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REGULAR BOARD MEETING
DATE: February 21, 2002
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE. Lansing Town Hall Board Room
AGENDA
10 Call Meeting to order
2. Roll Call
39 Pledge of Allegiance
4. Privilege of the floor:
a) Anyone who wishes to address the Board
5. Ron Ghearing - TCAT
6. Engineers Report - Back -lot water Extension
7. Highway Superintendent's's Report
80 Code Enforcement Officer's Report
90 Approve Audit
100 Approve Rachel Jacobson as Clerk in the Code Enforcement Office effective
March 12, 2002.
110 Approve Minutes of January 16th, February 6th and 12th, 2002
12. Board Member Reports
13. Executive Session if needed
14. Adjournment
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February 21, 2002
The Lansing Town Board met in Regular 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.
Stephen Farkas
Katrina Greenly
Doug McEver
Meg Overstrom
Francis Shattuck
Bonita Boles
Guy Krogh
ROLL CALL
Supervisor
Councilperson
Councilperson
Councilperson
Councilperson
Town Clerk
Town Attorney
Present
Present (7:05)
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
VISITORS: Jack French, Dick Platt, Dave Herrick, Elsie and Tom Todd, Dan
Konowalow, Dave Bolyard, Connie Wilcox, Stefan Broanell, Dwight Mingel, Terry Sullivan,
Philip Nulty, Sharon Anderson, Kate Hackett, Bridget Creighton, Tish Keen, Louise Robbins,
Sharon Bahringer, Carrie Chalmers, Stephen Jones, David Jones, Tom Neiderkorn, Bob Keefe
and a couple of other residents.
The Supervisor lead all in the Pledge of Allegiance.
NEW YORK STATE POLICE:
Two State Police attended the meeting and ask for questions from the audience.
Mr. Shattuck asked if they go beyond the County line and they said they did if needed.
Mr. Konowalow asked if there was a law against using Jake Brakes. It was stated that there is a
decimal level which is at 90.
DAVE BOLYARD AND STEPHAN BROANELL:
Mr. Bolyard stated that Mr. Broanell is looking to bring his business to Mr. Bolyard's
place of business. He would occupy 1,000 feet on the south end of the building (next to
Lakebreeze). Mr. Bolyard stated that his place would be cleaned up and the following would be
added:
Sun room, doors, matching overhead doors, trees both on the east and north side of the
building, black top and the entrance would be modified with a grass island. They are looking for
a Community Development Grant. Mr. Farkas asked them to write up a draft with all specifics.
Mr. Farkas stated that he would personally support it.
DAN KONOWALOW:
Mr. Konowalow whom is a representative to the Intermunicipal Tompkins County
Transit Client Committee asked if there were any transportation questions. Dan was asked to
attend the next working meeting.
LEAPE.
Sharon Anderson and Kate Hackett updated the Board on a program which the Town can
become a part of. The program offers a four hour workshop which includes G.I.S. data and topal
maps. The objective of the program is to help local government do a better job of environmental
management.
The Board decided to move forward with the process and named Dick Platt and Katrina
Greenly as contact people.
TOM TODD - COUNTY REPRESENTIVE:
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North Triphammer Road Project.
The project was started on Monday and there will be 20 different steps taken before it is
finished. Construction is scheduled to start June 10th and be completed by November 1, 2002.
Mr. Todd stated that this will include all bridges, intersections, etc.
He also stated that most parcels with possible eminent domain situations have been
resolved and hopefully all will soon be.
Tax Exemptions:
At present there are about 800 tax payers county wide that are not receiving exemptions
that they are entitled to. Mr. Todd will receive Lansing's list on Monday and bring it to the Town
Hall for follow -up letters to be sent to these people.
Cayuga Lake Waterfront Plan:
Tom Niederkorn presented an early copy of the Cayuga Lake Waterfront plan. He will
come back sometime this summer for a public hearing and an adoption of the plan. This will
need to be adopted by all six municipalities before it can go to New York State.
TCAT - DWIGHT MINGLE•
Mr. Mingle stated that TCAT now has two routes in Lansing which are called Route
Number 36 & 37. Route # 36 picks up people at the Lansingville Fire Hall and Route # 37 picks
up at the North Lansing Fire Hall. A new service may be adopted this year which would extend
the service in the Town of Lansing. He stated that this would add a late afternoon or early
morning route and also there may be weekend service in the future.
There were a number of residents that now ride the TCAT bus and would like to see a
pick -up in Ludlowville. Mr. Mingle stated that the bus service was concerned about getting in
and out of Ludlowville. The riders present did not see a problem with this as they felt the roads
in Ludlowville were always plowed and in good shape at a reasonable hour.
After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Mingle stated that in the end, it will be TCAT's
judgement call.
Mrs. Overstrom excused herself as a Board Member due to a conflict of interest and
presented the following as a resident.
Mr. and Mrs. Overstrom asked the Board to consider allowing them to do a bock -lot
extension to their property at the end of DANDYVIEW Heights. They stated that they have a
right -of -way where the extension could go. They have surveyed all six resident's that could be
involved in a water district extension and two replied that they were interested, two were not, one
did not reply and one felt the Town and County should pay for the water. Therefore, they did not
get a favorable response of 75% to continue with a water district extension.
Mrs. Overstrom stated that it will cost them approximately $ 3,800.00 to have the line run
to their property through their right -of -way. Bolton Point informed the Overstrom's that they
should plan on an additional $ 500.00 for extra fees. Mr. Shattuck stated that he felt the best way
to go would be to do a water district extension as there is a possibility of three others hooking -up
to the extension at a later date.
Mr. Herrick stated that a water district extension would cost at least 52 to $ 55,000.00.
This would result in a debt service of approximately $ 575.00 ( per 8 lots total) per year for 20
years. Mrs. Overstrom gave Mr. Shattuck the Short Environmental Assessment Form which he
read and answered aloud. Mr. Herrick stated that it would not be mandatory ( according to the
Town's policy) for the Overstrom's to pay a buy -in fee if a water district is ever created. The
following resolution was then offered:
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Greenly:
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WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing proposes to establish a Back -lot Water District
Extension, to be known as Water District 17 Extension 9 within the Town of Lansing to provide
water service to a resident on Dandyview Heights Road in the Town of Lansing, being tax map
No. 25- 1 -7.9; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, having been designated as the
lead agency for conducting environmental review of the proposed project, and having conducted
such environmental review and after due deliberation having made a negative declaration of
environmental impact; therefore, it is
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby finds that the
proposed Water District 17 Extension 9 complies with the requirements of the New York State
Environmental Quality Review Act and therefore makes a negative declaration of environmental
impact.
Vote of Town Board. . , (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Doug McEver, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
PUBLIC HEARING ON BACK -LOT EXTENSION:
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. McEver:
WHEREAS, the Lansing Town Board, having received a request for a back lot district
extension for a parcel of land on Dandyview Heights to receive a water line connection to Water
District 17 through an easement over the adjacent property on Ridge Road; and
WHEREAS, the Lansing Town Board, having conducted a State Environmental Quality
review, reviewing the proposal in light of the Town's's policy on back lot water district
extensions and wishing to hold a public hearing to receive comment on the proposal; therefore, it
is hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby schedules a public
hearing to receive public input on the proposed back lot water district extension to be held on
March 20, 2002 at 7:05 p.m. at the Lansing Town Hall.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Doug McEver, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
TOWN OF LANSING WATER STATUS:
Mr. Herrick handed out a water district consolidation study and stated that he would like
to get a small group together to work on a proposed consolidation of all water districts in the
Town. Mr. Herrick will work with Mr. Shattuck, Mr. McEver and will contact Mr. John
Kaminsky to see if he would also be interested.
JACK FRENCH - HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT:
BID OPENINGS:
Proof of notice having been furnished, bids were publicly opened for the following:
1. 2003 10 -Wheel Truck Cab & Chassis
2. Heavy Duty 13 foot Dump /Spreader Box
3. Snow Removal Equip. Assembly for 10 -Wheel Truck
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The bids were as follows:
2003 10 -WHEEL TRUCK CAB & CHASSIS
Beam Mack Sales & Service, Inc.
P.O. Box 2213050 Lake Road
Elmira, New York 14902 $ 74,897.40
HEAVY DUTY 13 FOOT DUMP /SPREADER BOX
Tracey Truck Center
Route 290 P.O. Box 489
E. Syracuse, New York 13057
(2 Bids) $ 24,403.00
$ 25,096.00
Transportation Repair Service, Inc.
7314 Schuyler Road
East Syracuse, New York 13057 $ 27,799.00
Transportation Repair Service, Inc.
7314 Schuyler Road
East Syracuse, New York 13057 $ 22,856.00
Tracey Truck Center
Route 290 P.O. Box 489
East Syracuse, New York 13057 $ 23,125.00
The Highway Superintendent will look over all of the bids and get back to the Board with
his recommendations.
POWER BROOM
Mr. French has ordered a 10 foot hydraulic broom at a cost of $ 8,726.00 from Seneca
Supply who was low bidder. This is less than what was budgeted.
CONTAMINATION AT OLD TOWN BARNS
Waiting for Buck Lab to sample the stored material. When this is complete, Mr. French
will send the sample to Seneca Meadows who will let Mr. French know if they will take the soil
and also what it will cost to deliver it if they will take it. The three test wells will also be tested at
least once a week for the next three weeks.
Mr. French stated that the area of Arrowood and Whispering Pines has deteriated so
much that he has had to pull off the big snow plow and use a small one. Mr. Ottenschott will
have to repair this.
SNOW PLOW THAT WAS IN ACCIDENT
The Insurance adjuster agreed the front plow is totaled. Jack gave him a price of
$ 5,150.00. He then went to Beam Mack in Elmira to inspect the truck and found serious damage
but won't know a final figure until the truck it torn apart. There is a problem with the
transmission but will wait to see if the frame is bent before going any further. If it does come
back totaled, Mr. French will look into buying it back for parts.
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RICHARD PLATT - CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
MONTHLY REPORT
Mr. Platt stated that he is up in permits from last year by 8 and up in project costs by
$ 5633823.45.
APPOINTMENT OF RACHEL 41ACOBSON
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom:
WHEREAS, the Town Of :Lansing Code Enforcement Office has proposed hiring a new
candidate for the position of Clerk in the Code Enforcement Office; and
WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the Interview Committee, the Town of
Lansing Code Enforcement Office has submitted to the Town of Lansing Town Board their
request to hire an individual meeting the job requirements as their choice for this position;
therefore, it is
RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Town Board granted approval for the Town of
Lansing Code Enforcement Office, to hire this individual on the position of Clerk in the Code
Enforcement Office, effective March 12, 2002.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board. . . (Aye) Doug McEver, 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
AUDIT RESOLUTION
bills:
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mrs. Greenly:
RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following
Voucher Numbers: 37- 130
Pre Paid Voucher Numbers: 37 - 45
General Fund
Highway Fund
Lansing Lighting Districts
Lansing Water Districts
Ottenschott Property
Cherry Road Sewer
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Doug McEver, 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
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
$ 47,363.99
$ 44,670.02
$ 1,324.36
$ 8,198.50
$ 1,081.00
$ 324.30
A copy of the minutes of January 16th, February 6th, and 12th, 2002, having been
furnished to the Board Members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make
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correction or to accept the same as submitted.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Katrina Greenly:
RESOLVED, that the minutes of January 16th, February 6th and 12th, 2002 are hereby
accepted after the minutes of February 6th are changed to read " RESOLVED, that the Town of
Lansing Town Board hereby appoints Daniel Konowalow to serve as a Town of Lansing
Representative ( not as the Town of Lansing Representative.)
Carried.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Mrs. Overstrom reported the following:
COMMERCIAL CENTER REVITALIZATION PROGRAM:
The next round of the grant applications are due Friday, April 5th.
Mr. Shattuck reported the following:
PLANNING BOARD:
The Planning Board is done with the zoning changes and may be able to have a work
session sometime in April.
ASSESSMENT DEPARTMENT:
People with disabilities are not included in the wording from the County. The Town
should look into this matter soon.
CHANGING OF TERMS OF OFFICE•
Rich John has the text of the Town of Dryden's proposal for changing some terms from a
2 year term to a 4 year term. He stated that sometime in the summer there will be a public
notification and it will be on the regular ballot in November of 2002.
Mr. Farkas reported the following:
Mr. Farkas recommended to the Board that they authorize a stipend for the Deputy
Supervisor. He recommended an amount of $ 100.00 to $ 150.00 per month. Mr. McEver felt
$ 200.00 a month was more appropriate. The Board felt that in the fall this should become a part
of the budget. Mrs. Overstrom asked as a tax payer, what more Bud is doing for the extra money.
Mr. Shattuck stated that he did not ask for the additional money and did not want to be a
part of the conversation. Mr. Farkas felt the additional money should be given to Mr. Shattuck
for the amount of time he puts into the Planning Board, sewer issues, water issues, Chamber of
Commerce issues, etc. far exceeds what people have done in the past.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly and seconded by Mr. McEver:
WHEREAS, the Deputy Town Supervisor has become responsible for certain duties in
addition to those of a Town Board Councilperson; and
WHEREAS, a request was presented by the Lansing Town Supervisor, Stephen Farkas,
to the Town Board of the Town of Lansing to grant the Deputy Town Supervisor, currently
Francis Shattuck, a monthly stipend of $ 150.00 per month to account for the additional duties;
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and
WHEREAS, an additional. recommendation was made that this proposed increase would
be tracked throughout the year on a month -to -month basis with this proposed increase becoming
a budget line item for the 2003 fiscal year; therefore it is
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing approves an additional $
150.00 per month stipend to be granted to the Deputy Town Supervisor, Francis Shattuck; and it
is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this increase would be tracked throughout the year on a
month -to -month basis and become a line item for the 2003 fiscal year.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Doug McEver, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Abstained) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Abstained) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 9:37 p.m.
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