HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-01-19REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
DATE: January 19, 2000
PLACE: New Town Hall Board Room
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
1. Call Meeting to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3, Public Hearing - Water District 12, Ext. 2 (East Shore Circle /Teeter Rd.)
4. Privilege of the Floor:
A. Pete Larson
Be George Totman
C. Anyone else who wishes to speak
5. Resolutions commending Jeannine Kirby, Jeff Cleveland and Paul Butler
for their years of service.
6. Audit Resolution,
7. Old Business,
8, New Business.
9, Board Members reports if any.
10. Executive Session of needed.
11. Adjournment.
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January 19, 2000
The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room
with Supervisor Farkas presiding.
ROLL CALL
Herbert Beckwith Councilperson Present
Katrina Greenly Councilperson Present
Meg Overstrom Councilperson Present
Francis Shattuck Councilperson Present
Stephen Farkas Supervisor Present
Bonita Boles Town Clerk Present
Richard John Town Attorney Present
VISITORS: George Totman, Pete Larson, Dave Herrick, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Rhoads,
Connie Armstrong, Elizabeth Whipple, Wallace & Helen Avery, Lyle Wadell, Mark & Helene
Croft, Aline Shulman, Wayne Lucas, Sarah VanEtten, Wylie Schwatz, Bill Kane, Victoria Freile,
Kenneth Kough, Amanda Kalk, Andy LaVigne, Jessi Hopkins, Koyo Aswu and Michelle
Swinenisti.
The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Shattuck:
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing on proposed Water District No. 12, Extension No.
2, having been advertised was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Carried.
Mr. Herrick gave an overview of the proposed Water District. The following comments
and concerns were then presented:
Mark Croft: This would cause undo financial hardship to his mother, Helene Croft and
therefore stated that he was opposed to the proposed district.
Ken Kough: Mildly against the proposed district as the cost is too extreme.
Meg Overstrom asked what the numbers were on the petition that was turned in to the
Town. Mr. John stated that the majority were in favor of the project.
Mr. John stated that he has talked to the Croft's attorney who suggested there was a
possibility that Better Housing may be able to do a decreasing loan.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom:
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing on Proposed Water District No. 12, Extension No.
2 be terminated at 7:15 p.m.
Carried.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Shattuck:
ORDER AND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN BOARD,
TOWN OF LANSING,
ESTABLISHING WATER DISTRICT 12 EXTENSION 2
WHEREAS, a group of residents along East Shore Circle having petitioned for the
creation of a water district extension to be known as "Water District 12 Extension 2" in the Town
of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, the said petition was duly presented to this
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Town Board along with the necessary map, plan and report of the Town Engineer, and
WHEREAS, an order was duly adopted by the Town Board on December 30, 1999
reciting the filing of said petition, the improvements proposed, the boundaries of the proposed
district and the estimated expense thereof and specifying January 19, 2000 at 7:00 o'clock PM as
the time and the said Town Hall in the said Town as the place where the said Board would meet
to consider the petition and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, concerning the
same and said Order setting a public hearing was established and posted as required by law, and
WHEREAS, a hearing in the matter was duly held by the Board on this 19`h day of
January, 2000, commencing at 7:00 PM a the Town Hall in the said Town and considerable
discussion upon the matter having been had and all persons desiring to be heard having been duly
heard including many of the petitioners in person, a majority of such petitioners speaking in
favor of the establishment of the proposed district:
NOW, upon the evidence given upon such hearing and upon motion of Herbert
Beckwith, Councilperson, seconded by Francis Shattuck, Councilperson, and unanimously
passed, it is
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that (a) the petition, map, plan and report comply
with the requirements of Sections 191 -a and 192 of the Town Law and the notice of hearing was
published and posted as required by law, and are otherwise sufficient; (b) all the property and
property owners within the proposed district extension are benefited thereby; (c) all the property
and property owners benefited are included within the limits of the proposed district extension;
and (d) it is in the public interest to establish the Water District 12 Extension 2; and it is further
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the establishment of a water district extension
as proposed in said petition be approved; that the improvement therein mentioned be constructed
and the service therein mentioned be provided for upon the required funds being made available
or provided for; and that such district extension shall be designated and known as the "Water
District 12 Extension 2" and shall be bounded and described as all of the properties shown on
Schedule A, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the proposed improvement, including costs of right of way,
construction costs, legal and engineering fees and all other expenses shall be financed as follows:
the maximum amount proposed to be expended for the said Water District, as stated in the said
Town Engineer's Map, Plan and Report, is the sum of One Hundred Sixty -Seven Thousand Four
Hundred and 00 /100 Dollars ($167,400.00), and with a proposed financing term of twenty years
and an estimated bond rate of 5.50 %, the estimated annual cost for a typical property within the
Water District is $778.20 plus the estimated average annual cost of water in the amount of
$316.44, and estimated average one time hook -up fees for connection of the service line to the
residence in the amount of $1,175.00, and it is further
RESOLVED, that this resolution is subject to permissive referendum as provided in
Town Law 209 -e in the manner provided in Article 7 of the Town Law, and it is further
RESOLVED, that this resolution is subject to approval by the New York State
Department of Audit and Control, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of this Town shall within ten days after the adoption
of this resolution file certified copies thereof in duplicate in the office of the State Department of
Audit and Control at Albany, New York, together with an application by this Board in duplicate
for permission to create such district as provided for by the Town Law, Section 209 -g; and that
such application shall be executed by and in behalf of the Town Board by the Supervisor of the
Town.
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CHEDLUE A
Water District 12 Extension 2 Tax Map Parcels
37.1
37.1
-7 -20
-7 -19
37.1 -7
37.1 -7
-21.1
-12.2
37.1
37.1
-7 -16
-7 -17
37.1
-7 -12.1
37.1 -7
-14
37.1
-7 -18
in
37.1
-7 -13
it
37.1 -9
-3
37.1
-7 -27
reasons:
37.1
-7 -22
37.1 -9
-5
37.1
-9 -1
Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
Dave Herrick, Town Engineer, reported the following:
37.1 -9 -6
37.1 -7 -11
37.1 -7 -15
37.1 -7 -21.2
WATER 17, EXT. 6 - ( Lake Ridge):
Both Carnes and Defano have indicated support for the one - payment option to finance the
project costs. Mr. Herrick recommended finalizing the Engineer's Report and proceeding with
the district formation process. He also suggested the Board may want to have all landowners sign
a valid petition similar to the East Shore Circle one. Mr. Beckwith requested Mr. Herrick have a
map, plan and report ready for the February 2nd meeting.
WATER 7, EXT. 5 (Hicks subdivisionZ
Mr. Farkas has a memo that outlines the next steps to take to consider removing a specific
Agriculture District permit condition. Mr. Shattuck was concerned what this may cost the Town.
It was the feeling of the Board to have Mr. Farkas sit down with Mr. Hicks to find out exactly
what Mr. Hicks' intentions are before going forward with the process.
Mr. Larson reported the following:
DRAKE ROAD,
Mr. Larson asked Mr. John if there had been any response to the claim against the State.
Mr. John stated that he will look into it and get back with his findings.
AGREEMENT TO SPEND HIGHWAY FUNDS:
The Town Board signed the agreement to spend Highway funds. Said agreement on file
in the Town Clerk's Office and in the Highway Department.
WATER LINE - MYERS ROAD:
Mr. Larson stated that the replacement water line in Myers will begin sometime after
school is out. The line will run on the opposite side of the road than the present one. Mr. Farkas
stated that the traffic is very busy in the summer and felt all residents should be notified before
the work begins. Mr. Larson stated that this is a policy of his and he will notify all residents.
LOCAL SPEED LIMIT CONTROL•
Mr. Shattuck stated that the Town of Danby is promoting local control of speed limits
and asked Mr. Larson his opinion Mr Larson stat e d th t h ' a i N
1. Can become political
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in
favor
of
it
for
the
following
reasons:
1. Can become political
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2. The Highway Superintendent may not have the expertise to determine the
speed limit on any given road.
Mr. Larson stated that this request has been brought before the Legislature many times
and has always been turned down. Mr. Larson would like to see an "area" speed limits instead.
Mr. John stated that if the State sets a speed limit and there is an accident, the State is
liable.
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE RENEWAL RESOLUTION
Dated January 19, 2000
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $87,873.00 SRRIAL BONDS OF
THE TOWN OF LANSING, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK TO PAY THE COST
OF THE PURCHASE OF HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT, BEING TWO TEN WHEEL
DUMP TRUCKS, TWO WING TOWER PLOW UNITS AND TWO BOX/SPREADER
UNITS.
At a meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York,
held at the Town Hall on the 19`h day of January, 2000, at 7:00 o'clock p.m.
PRESENT: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
Herbert Beckwith, Councilperson
Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Meg Overstrom, Councilperson
The following resolution was offered by Councilperson Herbert Beckwith, who moved its
adoption, seconded by Councilperson Katrina Greenly, to wit:
WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the financing of the capital projects hereinafter
described, including compliance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review
Act, have been performed: and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the financing of such capital projects;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York
as follows:
Section 1. For the specific objects or purposes of paying the costs of
the purchase of certain highway equipment, being two ten wheel dump trucks, two wing tower
plow units and two box/spreader units, for the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York,
there are hereby authorized to be issued $87,873.00 serial bonds of said Town pursuant to the
provisions of the Local Finance Law, apportioned among such items of equipment in accordance
with the maximum estimated cost of each. Such items of equipment are as follows:
a) The purchase of two ten wheel dump trucks, for which, pursuant to
subdivision 28 of paragraph (a) of Section 11.00 of the Local
Finance Law, it is hereby determined that the period of probable
usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is fifteen
years and that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein
authorized for said purpose will not exceed 5 years;
b) The purchase of two wing tower units, for which, pursuant to
subdivision 28 of paragraph (a) of Section 11.00 of the Local
Finance Law, it is hereby determined that the period of probable
usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is ten years
and that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein
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authorized for said purpose will not exceed 5 years;
C) The purchase of two box/spreader units, for which pursuant to
subdivision 28 of paragraph (a) of Section 11.00 of the Local
Finance Law, it is hereby determined that the period of probable
usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is ten years
and that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein
authorized for said purpose will not exceed 5 years;
Section. 2. The aggregate maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid specific
objects or purposes is $87,873.00. The plan of financing the same consists of the issuance of
said serial bonds in the amount of $87,873.00.
Section 3. All other matters, except as provided herein, relating to such bonds
shall be determined by the Supervisor. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of
validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in
such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required by Section 1.00 of the Local
Finance Law, as the Supervisor shall determine.
Section 4. It is hereby determined that subdivision 28 of paragraph (a) of Section
11.00 of the Local Finance Law applies to the specific object or purpose of the purchase of the
equipment set forth herein, and that the period of usefulness thereof is ten years computed from
the date of the issuance of the first serial bond or the first bond anticipation note issued therefore.
It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized
will not exceed five years.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize
the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the
serial bonds herein authorized including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the
Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and
shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the
provisions of the Local Finance Law,
Section 6. The full faith and credit of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New
York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on such
bonds as the same become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year
sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such obligations becoming due and payable each
year. There shall be levied on all the taxable real property in said Town a tax sufficient to pay
the principal and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable. In the event
that the annual collection of such assessments shall be less than the amount required to pay the
principal and interest of said bonds as they shall become due, the Town Board shall direct that
surplus moneys not otherwise appropriated be applied.
Section 7. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the
sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the Supervisor who shall advertise such
bonds for sale, conduct the sale and award the bonds in such manner as he shall deem best for the
interests of said Town, provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers he shall
comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State
Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the Supervisor shall be a
full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds who shall not be obligated to see to the
application of the purchase money.
Section 8. The validity of such bonds or any bond anticipation note or notes issued
thereon in anticipation of the sale of said bonds pursuant to this bond resolution may be
contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town
of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, is not authorized to expend money, or if the
provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this
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notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such
validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication or such obligations were
authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 9. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full
in the Ithaca Journal, which is hereby designated as the official newspaper of said Town for such
purpose, together with a notice of the Town Clerk in the forms provided in Section 8 1. 00 of the
Local Finance Law.
The questions of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll
call which resulted as follows:
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
Mr. Totman reported the following:
MONTHLY REPORT:
Compared to 1998, the fees are up $ 3,596.26, estimated building cost is up 2,789,856.50
and the department is 8 building permits ahead of 1998.
OTTENSCHOTT JUNK YARD:
The Court gave Mr. Ottenschott 60 days to clean up his property on Ridge Road which
will run out at the end of the week. Mr. John and Mr. Totman did not feel the clean up process
has been successful.
bills:
AUDIT RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Shattuck:
RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following
Voucher Numbers: 1 -48
Prepaid Number: 1
General Fund
Highway Fund
Lansing Water Districts
Town Hall Project
$ 1068.40
6,690.80
7,085.45
95,993.75
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
G
PAUL BUTLER:
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has had the benefit of the services
of Jeannine Kirby serving as the Supervisor and Councilwoman over the past 14 years, Jeffrey
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Cleveland serving as a Councilperson over the past 12 years, and Paul Butler serving as a
Councilperson over the past 8 years; and
WHEREAS, through their terms in office, the Town of Lansing experienced significant
growth in population and tax base, with the related growth in roads, water systems, houses,
school facilities, stores and new businesses, which growth requiring careful planning and
decision making from the Town government; and
WHEREAS, among the various projects which these Board members contributed to,
they provided particular guidance, support and effort in the creation and extension to the Town's
public water system, securing grant funds from New York State and the Federal government for
projects to assist low and moderate income residents of the Town, the development of many new
roads, subdivisions, homes and businesses in the Town, the expansion and improvement of
recreational opportunities for the residents including continued planning and development of the
Town Park system, the construction of a new Town Hall for the Town, participation in planning
the proposed expansion of the Town sewer system, the planning and resolution of issues to allow
the implementation of Town wide zoning after literally decades of consideration, and
coordination and communication with the Town Planning Board to further the long range
comprehensive planning for the future development and growth of the Town; and
WHEREAS, as members of the Board, Jeannine Kirby, Jeffrey Cleveland and Paul
Butler provided sound financial advice for the residents of the Town, making the difficult
decisions necessary to maintain a history of low tax increases and good fiscal management
during their terms in office, while at the same time allowing for the growth of Town services to
the residents, such that they have left office with the Town having set up accounts with surplus
funds to allow sound planning and financial management into the future; and
WHEREAS, as representatives of local government and for the benefit of the residents of
the Town, they generously gave of their time for several purposes, not least of which was in
attending many meetings, beyond the meetings of the Town Board itself, to make sure that the
residents of the Town understood Town actions and had opportunities for input, Town services
were properly planned, funded and provided, and the Town was properly represented in County
and New York State matters as well as within the Town;
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the present members of the Lansing Town Board to
acknowledge and recognize the fine example of community service provided by Jeannine Kirby,
Jeffrey Cleveland and Paul Butler; therefore it is
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby commends Jeannine
Kirby, Jeffrey Cleveland and Paul Butler on behalf of the Town of Lansing for their exemplary
service and stewardship of Town affairs during their tenures on the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
ROAD RUNNER,
Mr. Beckwith stated that he has had contact with Stan Smith in Syracuse regarding Time
Warner Cable coming in for Road Runner. Mr. Beckwith informed Mr. Smith that the price that
was quoted to the Town in the amount of $ 1,375.00 was too excessive. Mr. Smith agreed and
will reestablish and fax Mr. Beckwith a new price quote.
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CENSUS:
Mr. Shattuck reminded the Board about the census. He stated that this is VERY
important. He would like to see the Town's population be at least 10,000 and the County's at
100,000. This would help a lot when applying for loans, etc.
On Friday, Mr. Totman and Mr. Shattuck will meet with the people who will be setting
up the people who will be performing the testing.
Mr. Farkas suggested the Town Board set up times where people could come to the
Town Hall for help in filling out the census forms.
CROFT vs TOWN OF LANSING:
Mr. John stated that he received a decision regarding Croft vs the Town. The Judge
dismissed the action.
REALIGNMENT OF BEAN HILL:
Mr. John felt it was time to remarket the parcel of land owned by the Town on Bean Hill
Lane. Mr. Larson stated that it was not complete as of yet. Mr. Larson felt that the land at the
bottom of Myers Hill should be marketed at the same time.
ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS APPOINTMENTS:
It was the decision of the Board that Meg Overstrom be named voting delegate and
Francis Shattuck be named alternate to the Association of Town Meeting to be held in New York
City on February 23, 2000,
TOWN COMMITTEES:
Mr. Farkas appointed the following as chairpersons to the following committees:
1. John Howell Old Town Hall Committee:
Mr. Howell and his committee will be given a maximum of
one year to decide the out come of the old Town Hall.
2. Katrina Greenly Evaluating Natural Areas:
Mr. Totman informed Mrs. Greenly that the County has
completed such a study. Mrs. Greenly will look into this.
3. Meg Overstrom Town Center:
Mrs. Overstrom will look into what has already been done
and continue from there.
LIGHTHOUSE AT MYERS POINT:
Mr. Colt is looking into grant money to finish the Light House and also for UC Point.
Mr. Beckwith will help in the UC Point matter as he had previously worked on this
project with the DEC and Larry Tvaroha.
DISHWASHER AT COMMUNITY CENTER:
Mr. Farkas stated that the dishwasher at the Community Center is unrepairable and a new
one needs to be purchased. Mrs. Frankie Lechner has offered to contribute to a new one. Mr.
Farkas felt the Lions Club would also contribute. A new one would cost approximately
$ 2,800.00 but will get three price quotes before purchasing and/or making a decision.
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TOWN WEB PAGE:
Mrs. Overstrom felt the Town's web page needs to be upgraded as soon as possible. The
Supervisor, Town Clerk and Recreation Director will need to get together in the near future.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom:
RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session at
8:31 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter and a legal matter regarding illegal land in the Town.
Carried.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom:
RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting be
reconvened at 9:09 p.m.
On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the
Carried.
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February 02, 2000
The Lansing Town Board met in Special Session at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room
at 6:30 P. M. with Supervisor Farkas presiding.
The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call,
Stephen Farkas
Herbert Beckwith
Katrina Greenly
Meg Overstrom
Francis Shattuck
Bonita Boles
Debbie Crandall
Rich John
ROLL CALL
Supervisor Present
Councilman Present
Councilwoman Present
Councilwoman Present
Councilman Present
Town Clerk Absent
Deputy Town Clerk Present
Town Attorney Present
VISITORS: George Totman, Andy LaVigne, Victoria Freile, Charlie Nedrow, Aline,
Matt and JP Shulman, Tom Dorward, Brad Griffin, Roger Schnock, Valeria Coggin, Dennis
Griffin, Robert Wagner, Lee Shurtleff, Jack Miller, Stephen White, Brian Wilbur, Barbara
Blanchard, Peter Meskill, and Steve Whicher,
EXECUTIVE SESSION
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Shattuck:
RESOLVED, that the Special Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session at 6:30
P.M. to discuss the Ottenschott case.
Carried.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom:
RESOLVED, that the Executive Session is terminated at 6:45 P.M. and the Special
Meeting be reconvened.
Carried.
NEXT TOWN BOARD MEETING
Mr. Farkas stated that the next Regular Town Board meeting will be held on Thursday,
February 17, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. at the Lansingville Fire Hall.
SURPLUS PROPERTY
The Fire District has approached Mr. Farkas requesting that their surplus property be
consolidated with the Town's. Mr. Farkas stated that the Town will hold a joint sale in the spring
to sell the surplus property.
REQUEST FOR A PUBLIC PHONE
Mr. Farkas stated that there has been a request for a public phone in the Town Hall. He
informed the Board that there will be a public phone installed between the two doors so there will
be access to it at anytime.
PARTICIPATION OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE CIVIL WAR
Mr. Farkas stated that on Friday, March 3rd the Lansing Community News / Town of
Lansing will be sponsoring a reading given by the church of the Nazarene on the participation of
the African Americans in Tompkins County in the Civil War. Nancy Raza will be taping the
reading and it will be made available for Public Television on Cable Channel 13. The Lansing
