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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-01-03ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Date: January 03, 2001 Time: 7:00 P.M. Place: Lansing Town Hall Board Room AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order. 20 Organizational Review. 3. Establish Public Hearing - January 17, 2001 Amendments to Zoning Ordinance Re: Multi Family Dwellings 4, Public Hearing - Franziski Racken Center Group Home 3053 N. Triphammer Road 5. Privilege of the Floor. 60 Any Other Business to come Before the Board. 7, Executive Session if Needed. 8. Adjournment. 0mo January 03, 2001 The Lansing Town Board met in Special Session at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room at 7:00 p.m. with Supervisor Farkas presiding. The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call, ROLL CALL ® Stephen Farkas Supervisor Present Herbert Beckwith Councilperson Present Katrina Greenly Councilperson Present Meg Overstrom Councilperson Present Francis Shattuck Councilperson Present Bontia Boles Town Clerk Absent Debbie Crandall Deputy Town Clerk Present Rich John Town Attorney Present VISITORS: Dave Herrick, Alan & Barbara Littlefair, Lyle & Kathy Wadell, Connie Wilcox, Victoria Freile, Phil Skeps, Doug Firth, Nancy Loncto, Craig Trowbridge, Tom McGill, Pat Montanez, Roger Sibles, David Banfield, Bill Earl, Jamie Spencer and several other residents. ORGANIZATION RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and directed to have the Town records and Justice records audited by the Town Board and file his report under Town Law 181 (3). 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 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Greenly: RESOLVED, that the bonds of Public Officials be approved as to the amounts and company, to wit Peerless Insurance Company and $20,000.00 for employees, $20,000.00 for Deputy Superintendent, $850,000.00 for the Town Tax Collector. 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 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor appoint the Fire Chief and Company Captains of the Town as Fire Wardens. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: 168 January 03, 2001, continued RESOLVED, that the Town Attorneys for the Town be Thaler & Thaler Law Firm and that they be consulted on an as needed basis. 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 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the Tompkins County Trust Company, Fleet Bank, and M & T Bank be designated as the depositories for the Town of Lansing. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Geeenly, 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 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Greenly: RESOLVED, that Supervisor Stephen Farkas, Deputy Supervisor, Herbert Beckwith and Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman are authorized to sign checks drawn on all accounts except the Town Clerk's and the Town Tax Collector's account and that the Town Clerk, Bonita Boles be authorized to sign checks on the Town Clerk's checking account number 07- 201 - 003 -007 at the Tompkins County Trust Company and the Tax Collector's checking account number 01- 101- 082452. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Supervisor, Stephen Farkas, Deputy Supervisor, Herbert Beckwith, and Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman be authorized to make transfers on all Town accounts and wire transfers that are necessary throughout the year except the Town Clerk's checking account number 07- 201 - 003 -007 at the Tompkins County Trust Company and the Tax Collector's checking account number 01 -101- 082452. BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED, that Supervisor, Stephen Farkas, Deputy Supervisor, Herbert Beckwith and Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman, are hereby authorized to use the new service provided by the Tompkins County Trust Company entitled "Anytime Access" on all Town Account's except the Town Clerk's checking account number 07- 201- 003 -007 and Tax Collector's checking account number 01- 101 - 082452. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilperson Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Meg Overstrom, Councilperson Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: RESOLVED, that the Robert's Rules of Order be followed, however, when a Special Roll Call vote is requested, voting be in alphabetical order and the Supervisor voting last. Carried. January 03, 2001, continued RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Regular Board Meeting of the Town of Lansing Board be held on the third Wednesday of each month. Additional Special Meetings will be held as needed. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckiwth who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the Town Officers, Authorized Personnel, and Highway Superintendent are hereby allowed the allowable rate by the IRS in the sum of $ 34.5 cents per mile for the use of their private personal automobiles in the performance of their official duties. 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 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Greenly: RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to purchase equipment, tools and implements not to exceed the amount of $2,500.00 without prior notice. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilperson (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: RESOLVED, that the vouchers for claims for General Fund and Highway Fund be presented and audited in accordance with the Town Law A.T. 103, said presentation and audit to take place by the Town Board at the beginning of each Regular meeting. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilperson (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson (Aye) Meg Overstrom Councilperson (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board and Town Officials be authorized to attend the Association of Towns meeting in New York City on February 18 - 21, 2001 and that necessary expenses be a Town charge. A delegate and alternate to be named prior to said meeting. Vote of Town Board. . Vote of Town Board . . Vote of Town Board . . Vote of Town Board . . Vote of Town Board . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilperson (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 169 270 January 03, 2001, continued RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that Stephen Farkas be named Budget Officer and that Sharon Bowman be named Co- Budget Officer for the year 2001 to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. 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 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Greenly: RESOLVED, that Richard K. and Beatrice Davis be named Voting Machine Custodians for the year 2001 in compliance with Section 3 -302 of the N.Y.S. 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 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: RESOLVED, that the yearly salaries for Town Officers as compiled in the General Town Budget for the 2001 be as follows: Supervisor Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Highway Supt. Town Justice Town Justice Town Clerk Pay Method Stephen Farkas Bi- Weekly Herbert Beckwith Monthly Katrina Greenly Monthly Meg Overstrom Monthly Francis Shattuck Monthly Pete Larson Bi- Weekly John Howell Monthly William Burin Monthly Bonita Boles Bi- Weekly $ 20,814.00 $ 5,830.25 $ 5,830.25 $ 5,830.25 $ 5,830.25 $ 48,645.00 $ 11,605.00 $ 119605.00 $ 299803.00 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to pay the above salaries with the final payroll of each month. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Hebert 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 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and directed to execute an application for a permit to maintain and operate a public bathing beach for the year 2001. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson 171 January 03, 2001, continued Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that Supervisor Farkas be authorized and directed, in lieu of preparing his financial report under Town Law Section 29 (10), to submit to the Town Clerk, by March 1, 2001, a copy of the report to the State Comptroller required by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law. 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 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Greenly: RESOLVED, that Supervisor Farkas, Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman and Deputy Supervisor, Herbert Beckwith be authorized to purchase Certificates of Deposit and Repurchase Agreements with Town monies at their discretion. 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 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk be authorized to issue Handicapped Parking Permits. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the following persons are appointed or confirmed as indicated: Larry Sharpsteen .... Lansing Representative on the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council Viola Mullane ...... Lansing Representative on the Tompkins County Transportation Commission Viola Mullane ...... Lansing Representative on the Tompkins County Planning Board Steve Colt ......... Lansing Representative on the Tompkins County Youth Board Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Shattuck: 172 January 03, 2001, continued RESOLVED, that Town Justice, John Howell and William Burin are hereby authorized to attend the required Judicial Conference School to be held in the spring and the other part in the fall, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Justices are hereby authorized to pay yearly dues associated with the N.Y.S. Magistrates Association, and with all charges stated on a certified voucher from each Justice. 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 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption seconded by Mrs. Greenly: RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Journal be designated as the official newspaper for 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 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly who moved its adoption seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: RESOLVED, that the following appointments made by the Supervisor be accepted: LIAISON OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2001 Stephen Farkas - -- Liaison Officers to TCAT - Tompkins County Transportation Herbert Beckwith - -- Liaison Officer Lansing Fire Department Stephen Farkas - -- Liaison Officer for the Highway Department Stephen Farkas & Francis Shattuck - -- Liaison Officers for the Intermunicipal Sewer and Outer Municipal Water Board Katrina Greenly - -- Liaison Officer for the Lansing Park Katrina Greenly - -- Liaison Officer to the Lansing Recreation Commission Meg Overstrom - -- Liaison Officer to the LOAP, Senior Citizens and Woodsedge Andy LaVigne & Francis Shattuck - -- Liaison Officers to the TV Franchise Francis Shattuck - -- Liaison Officer to Dog Control Stephen Farkas - -- Liaison Officer to the Town Hall Community Center Francis Shattuck - -- Liaison Officer to the Planning Board Katrina Greenly - -- Liaison Officer to the Arts Council Stephen Farkas - -- Liaison Officer to the Zoning Board of Appeals Stephen Farkas & Meg Overstrom - -- Liaison Officers to Bolton Point Herbert Beckwith - -- Liaison Officer to the Recycling & Solid Waste Meg Overstrom - -- Liaison Officer to Gossett Center Stephen Farkas - -- Liaison Officer to Local Government Leaders Round Table Discussion Group including Cornell Meg Overstrom - -- Liaison Officer to Lansing Housing Authority Herbert Beckwith - -- Liaison Officer to Lansing Town Hall Project Stephen Farkas - -- Liaison Officer to Lansing Residential Center Katrina Greenly - -- Liaison Officer to Cayuga Lake Watershed Management Plans Intermunicipal Organization 173 January 03, 2001, continued Katrina Greenly - -- Liaison Officer to Water Resource Technical Committee (1 year term 1/1 /01 - 12/31 /01) Herbert Beckwith - -- Liaison Officer to Cayuga Medical Center Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby appoint Andy LaVigne as the Town Accountant for the year 2001. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilperson (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer for the Town be T.G. Miller PC and that they will be consulted on an as needed basis. Vote of Town Board ... (Ave) Herbert Beckwith Councilperson Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Greenly: RESOLVED, that Stephen Farkas be the officer and member of the Association of Towns of the State of New York and Herbert Beckwith to be the alternate. 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 AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN COOPERATIVE PURCHASING OF HIGHWAY SERVICES WITH TOMPKINS COUNTY By Resolution made by Mrs. Greenly and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom at a meeting of the Lansing Town Board on January 03, 2001, the Town Board passed the following Resolution: WHEREAS, the Office of the State Comptroller has ruled that counties may no longer extend their bids for public work (services) to political subdivision, and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Section 119 -0 provides that municipalities may enter into cooperative purchasing agreements to jointly bid needed services, and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Article 5 -G, Section 119 -0 states that "any agreement entered into hereunder shall be approved by each participating municipal corporation or district by a majority vote of its governing body" 174 January 03, 2001, continued NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing be, and it is hereby authorized to participate in purchasing highway materials and services as required for the operation of the Town Highway Department as follows: Liquid Bituminous Materials Vegetation Control Calcium Chloride Solution Recycling of Bituminous Materials Installation of Subsurface Drainage Installation of Guiderail Bridge Repair Traffic Line Painting Steel Sheet Piling BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town reserves the right to participate in the State bid if the State bid is lower. 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 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom who moved its adoption and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby approve the following Town Clerk's 2000 Annual Report, Water Collection Report, and Receiver of Taxes Report. Carried. TOWN CLERK'S 2000 ANNUAL REPORT RECEIPTS Sporting Licenses 109403.00 Marriage Licenses 702.00 Marriage Transcripts 20.00 Games of Chance Licenses -- Bingo Licenses 975.00 3% of Net Profit - G1 503.82 Dog Licenses 11,200.00 Junk Yard Licenses 75.00 Mobile Home Permits 175.00 Photocopies 56.50 Faxes Outgoing 8.00 Bad Check Fees 15.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 24,133.32 DISBURSEMENTS Paid to Supervisor for General Fund Paid to NYS DEC for Sporting Licenses Paid to County Treasurer for Dog Licenses Paid to AG & Markets for Dog Licenses Paid to NYS Health Dept for Marriage Licenses 10,566.20 9,739.50 2,086.87 717.00 438.75 175 January 03, 2001, continued Paid to State Comptroller for Bingo Licenses 585.00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $24,133.32 2000 TOWN OF LANSING WATER COLLECTION Month January February March April May June July August September October November December Commercial. Residential & McKinney's Total Amount 1,412.78 TOTAL 77,547.02 18,521.20 831.00 83,881.83 14,355.26 1,145.63 59,351.77 47,088.34 3,916.31 104,85.20 5.503 324,139.91 Penalty 101.06 353.66 428.13 87.55 348.11 586.78 653.35 287.23 3,694.60 349.50 43.52 224.03 7,157.52 Amount Relevied on 2001 Tax Bills $7,952.82 (Includes Penalties) (Including Relevy Fee that was added this year $ 723.02) (As of November billing currently 1038 customers per quarter) TOWN OF LANSING TAX WARRANT FOR THE YEAR 2000 Warrant 635&876,35 35 Special Franchise 1.317 073 49 TOTAL WARRANT 5 041 q802.86 Paid To Supervisor L995 948.82 Paid To County 14004000,00 000.00 Unpaid Installments 224t883,66 Unpaid Bills 267 697.71 Balance Due County 154 272.67 TOTAL 5 041 802.86 Balance in Checking Account Penalty Due To Supervisor Balance Due To County 1 53.272.67 .0.. 151272,67 Warrant 5 041 802.86 Franchise 13174073,49 Warrant To Collect 63584876,35 Paid To Supervisor 1,317,073,49 Paid To County 2 400 000.00 Unpaid Bills To County 267 697.71 Unpaid Installments To County 224 883.66 Balance Due To County 153 272.67 TOTAL 5 041 802.86 TOTAL Penalties Paid To Supervisor 6.497.90 LANSING HOUSING AUTHORITY REAPPOINTMENT RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: 176 January 03, 2001, continued RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby reappoint Betty Brake to the Lansing Housing Authority effective January 01, 2001 - December 31, 2005. 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 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Greenly: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby reappoint MiMi Hardy to the Lansing Housing Authority effective January 02, 2001 - December 31, 2005. 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 LANSING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REAPPOINTMENT RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mr. Beckwith: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby reappoint Wayne Lucas to the Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals effective January 01, 2001 - December 31, 2005. Vote of Town Board . . Vote of Town Board . . Vote of Town Board . . Vote of Town Board . . Vote of Town Board . . (Aye) Herbert Beckwith, Councilperson (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RE: MULTI FAMILY DWELLINGS Mr. John discussed and read the draft abstract of Notice of Public Hearing in regards to the amendments to the zoning ordinance pertaining to the multi family dwellings. After further discussion the following resolution was duly adopted: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and second by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby set a Public Hearing on January 17, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room for the purpose of receiving public comment on a proposal to amend various portions of the Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance to make the following amendments: Amend Sections 402.3, 402.4 and 402.5 under Descriptions of Districts - Intent, to provide new descriptions of density in the Rl, R2 and R3 zones. Amend Section 503 Schedule I (A) (3) under Schedule of Land Use or Activities to address the conversion of existing buildings into three or four dwelling units separately from the consideration of apartments, condominiums and townhouses. The proposed amendment also adds a site plan review in all zones where such conversions are allowed. 177 January 03, 2001, continued Add a new Section 503 Schedule I (A) (4) under Schedule of Land Uses or Activities for apartments and condominiums and prohibiting such uses in the R1, R3 and L1 zones. The proposed amendment also adds a site plan review in all zones where apartments and condominiums are allowed. The proposed amendment adds a requirement of a 100 foot setback for any apartment or condominiums constructed in the RA zone. Add a new Section 503 Schedule I (A) (5) under Schedule of Land Uses or Activities for townhouses and prohibiting such uses in the RI, R3 and L1 zones. The proposed amendment also adds a site plan review in all zones where townhouses are allowed. Amend Section 504 Schedule II under Area, Yard, Heights and Coverage Requirements to change the requirements for minimum lot area to increase and add minimum lot areas that apply independently of any requirement for Health Department approval for buildings in the RA, L1, R1, R2, R3 and B zones. Add a new definition in Appendix I at A.27.1 Condominium. A building or group of buildings, in which units are owned individually and the structure, common areas and facilities are owned by all the unite owners on a proportional, undivided basis. A legal form of ownership of real estate and not a specific building style. Can contain residential, commercial or a mix of occupancies. Add a new definition in Appendix I at A.37.1 Dwelling, Apartment. That portion of a larger dwelling consisting of one or more living rooms, and occupied by the members of a family, which group of rooms is separated from all groups within the dwelling. 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 PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Mr. Farkas asked the audience if there was anyone who wished to address the Board. There was no one who addressed the Board. Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing to discuss the Franziska Racker Center Group Home on 3053 N. Triphammer Road was called to order at 7:45 P.M. Mr. Robert Sibley, Executive Director of the Center stated that the center has been around for more than 50 years and has been a part of the Special Children's Center until a year ago when the name was changed to honor Dr. Racker. The group home is a choice for people with disabilities to live in a group home, to have more opportunities, be a part of a community and live in a neighborhood. There are currently eleven homes operating in, Dryden, Ithaca, Groton and Trumansburg, this would be number twelve and the first one in Lansing. There has been an increase and a greater need for this level of service. This is for individuals with developmental disabilities funded by Medicaid. The funding to the program is 50% federal and 50% state. developmental disabilities include a range of issues and physical issues including Cerebral Palsy, Spia$iffeta, Down Syndrome, people whose thought processes are slower. The 0 i January 03, 2001, continued eligibility to be in a residential program is to need supervision in order to live. Not being capable to live independently but need others to supervisor you. Mr. Sibley then introduced director, Pat Montanez, Ms. Montanez gave an overall view of what the homes operation on 3053 N. Triphammer Road would be. The home programmatically met the needs of the individuals that will be living there. The home would consist of 5 young adults between the age of 20 to 30 years of age, one in a wheel chair. The garage would be made into a bedroom with a handicapped accessible bathroom. There is a staff person that stays awake at night from the hours of 11:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. In the morning two more staff members arrive to help prepare breakfast and get ready for the day. A typical day (8:30 - 3:30) consists of attending work at the Jane Murray Center or Challenge Industries or on other days attending appointments, haircuts, etc, doing laundry or going to the park or whatever meets their needs. Staff comes between 1:00 - 2:00 to welcome them home. There are also support staff that consist of nurses and program specialists. After dinner some may attend courses at Boces, take music lessons or attend Church programs. There are two to three staff members to prepare for the next day and bedtime. The staff is fully trained with First Aid and CPR and OSHA training. There are annual surveys made by the State. Annual Fire Safety Monthly Reviews by staff. There will be maintenance and up keep of the house to make sure it is well maintained in the community. Everyone works hard to have positive approaches and to be good neighbors and to communicate with the neighbors to solve anything that may arise. The five people that will be living in this home plan to make this their home for life and it is their job to help them do this. Residents in the audience had concerns with privacy, traffic, decrease in the value of their homes, training of employees, behavior issues, the location and choice of this home. Several residents were appalled as they felt it was a done deal and that it should have been called an informational meeting and not a public hearing. Other residents still felt that this home was too close to the other residential facilities on Auburn Road. Mr. Farkas stated that the facilities on Auburn Road were not considered group homes as the residents never leave the facilities. Ms. Montanez stated that there would be an open house scheduled and anyone is welcome to visit any of their other homes. There was also concern that 25 nearby residents were not informed of the Racker Center's plan to make the house at 3053 N. Triphammer Road into a group home. After further discussion the center will send out information to those residents that were left out. If there is a response from the letters that require another meeting the staff would be glad to hold an information meeting to answer their concerns. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard Mr. Beckwith moved to close the Public Hearing at 8:50 p.m., seconded by Mr. Shattuck. Carried. DAVE HERRICK - TOWN ENGINEER SEWER - Dave Herrick continued his discussion from the December 20th meeting in regards to the sewer meeting that will be held on January 10th. Mr. Herrick stated that there are several elements of the draft Intermunicipal Sewer Agreement that are not acceptable to the Town of Lansing. Mr. Herrick stated that he feels the town should have a position statement on any aspects of the language that the town does not agree with prior to the 10th of Janaury. Mr. Herrick stated that there are two things that should raise a red flag on some of the financial obligations of the town: 1. Purchase of treatment plant capacity and the formula that is discribed. 2. Operations and Maintenance rates established in the newly extended service areas. January 03, 2001, continued The Board further discussed the Open Space Acusition Fund, AG Land issue and the Bond issue. Mr. Herrick will report back on the meeting at the regular meeting of the Town Board on January 17th. WATER - DISTRICT #17. EXTENSION #5 - Mr. Herrick informed the Board that there will be a Public Information meeting on January 24th at the Lansingville Fire Department. The north end of Algerine Road will be left out. The new area would include, Ludlow Road, western half of Algerine Road and the bottom half of Lansing Station Road and Bill George Road. Mr. Herrick stated that there is a need and the upper half of Algerine Road doesn't need it. Mr. Herrick asked for authorization to prepare any additional layouts or analysis for this project. Mr. Beckwith stated that he finds it hard to believe that after all the work that has been done in that area that there isn't something that would cover just about any situation. Mr. Herrick stated that they have looked at numerous scenarios but not one that describes this proposed area. Mr. Farkas stated that this is the last best effort and if it doesn't go, it doesn't go. All necessary contacts have been made to see if there is assistance that can be obtained. Mr. Farkas stated that whatever it takes to go this will be the Town's last best effort. There has been a lot of time, energy and dollars spent on this district that will not be re- cooped unless a district is formed. This was the consent of the authorization given to Mr. Herrick. Mr. Herrick stated that he will prepare a financial analysis and report back with this at the regular meeting on January 17th, AG ENHANCEMENT FARMLAND PROTECTION COMMITTEE Matt Shulman discussed with the Board the formation of this committee. The committee will not make policy recommendations. Their goal is to come back to the Board within nine months with a document that will give approaches to AG preservation and AG enhancement and AG land protection. The present board members are Skip Hardy, John Aasen, Lynn Davidson, George Gesslein, Bev Abplanalp and Renee Sandsted with three more to be named. Katrina Greenly will be the liaison from the Board. REQUEST FOR LIGHTING DISTRICT Mr. Farkas stated that there has been a petition request for a lighting district on Rte. 34, East Shore Drive, East Shore Circle, Water Wagon Road, Reach Run, etc. Mr. Farkas will inform Mr. Larson and have him contact Mary Boles at NYSEG to get a cost estimate layout before meeting with the residents. EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom. RESOLVED, that the Special Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session at 9:40 p.m. to discuss Town property. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Beckwith and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom. RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Special Meeting be reconvened. Carried. Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor. Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk. 179