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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-20REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING Date: March 20, 2002 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Lansing Town Hall Board Room AGENDA 1. Call meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Public Hearing - Better Housing - Small Cities Grant 4, Public Hearing - Back Lot Water Service - Dandyview Heights 5, Public Hearing - Exemptions for Grandparents and Disabled Individuals 6. Privilege of the Floor: a) Robert Keefe - Request for Site Plan Review - Dandyview Heights b) Anyone wishing to address the Board. 7, Waterfront Revitalization Program - Tom Mank & Tom Niederkorn 8, Engineer's Report 9, Highway Superintendent's Report 10, Code Enforcement Officer's Report 11, Approve Audit 12, Board Member Reports 13. Executive Session if needed 14. Adjournment 52 March 20, 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 Debbie Crandall Richard John ROLL Supervisor Present Councilperson Absent Councilperson Present Councilperson Present Councilperson Present Town Clerk Absent Deputy Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Present VISITORS: Jack French, Dave Herrick, Dick Platt, Brad Griffin,, Joan Jerkowich, Jessica Keltz, Tom Manks, Tom Niederkorn, Stacy Crawford, Candis Bailey, Victoria Freile, Nancy Loncto, Lin Davidson, Peter Meskill, and Gregg Travis. The Supervisor lead all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC HEARING = BETTER HOUSING = SMALL CITIES GRANT Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing to discuss Better Housing, Small Cities Grant was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Overstrom moved to open the Public Hearing the motion was seconded by Mr. Shattuck. Carried. Stacy Crawford gave the following overview of the program. 1' 64.n _ ' W nail. The Town distributed about 150 surveys on a town -wide basis. Better Housing received approximately 88 responses. Of these, 64 respondents appear to meet the qualification guidelines below. On February 7th and again on February 19th, staff from Better Housing and Carlson Associates gathered data on housing conditions in the Town by windshield survey, and a sizeable amount of need was in evidence. During this time, 18 homes were identified out of the preapplications that were received that could represent the conditions in the Town's application to NY State GOSC. Based upon the need evidenced above, the Town is applying to the NYS Governor's Office for Small Cities (GOSC) for the funding to assist approximately 18 families by providing moderate rehabilitation (repairs valued between $5,000 and $25,000) to the residence of qualified homeowners within the Town of Lansing, excluding the Village of Lansing. The Town would contract with Better Housing for Tompkins County, Inc. to provide the services to Town residents. The grant will stipulate that aid will be directed first to the structures with the most severe health and safety needs that is occupied by the lowest-income families. Guidelines to Qualify 1. Homes must need >$5,000 in rehabilitation; examples of projects include roof repair /replacement, wells, septic, electrical work, plumbing and heating systems. 2. Taxes must be paid up to date. 53 March 20, 2002, continued 3. Homeowners must be low- income, as defined by HUD: Family Size Annual gross income no higher than 1 person $30,950 2 people $355400 3 people $39,800 4 people $449250 5 people $475800 6 people $515300 How Assistance would be Provided: Funding for repairs is provided through a no- interest, diminishing- balance loan made to the homeowner. A percentage of the loan is forgiven every year; the balance is paid off in 5 years. As long as a homeowner doesn't move for 5 years following the repairs, the entire loan is forgiven. Repayment of remaining balance is due only if the homeowner does sell the home and move before the 5 years is completed. Steps to Apply and Time Line: Interested homeowners may continue to submit a preapplication to Better Housing. Preapplications can be obtained by calling Better Housing or the Town Office. The Town will submit the proposal to the State on or before April 12, 2002. The state will announce the successful grant winners in Summer 2002. If the Town succeeds, Better Housing will be able to begin helping Lansing families in late fall of 2002. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Mrs. Overstrom moved to close the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m., seconded by Mr. McEver, Carried. RESOLUTION, authorizing Submission of a 2002 Small Cities Application Under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 was offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mr. McEver. WHEREAS, the Housing and Community Development Act as first passed by Congress in 1974 and subsequently amended by the National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA) of 1990 provides for a program of Community Development Block Grants for Small Cities; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing is an eligible applicant under said Act and amendments; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has complied with all program planning, citizen participation and application preparation requirements outlined in applicable Federal and State regulations; and WHEREAS, the Small Cities application requires certain certifications and disclosures to be submitted as part of the application; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, being the governing body thereof, as follows: 1. That the Supervisor be and is hereby authorized and directed to submit a 2002 Small Cities application to the Governor's Office for Small Cities for the Lansing Town -wide Housing Rehabilitation Project, and to act as the authorized representative of the Town of Lansing and to provide such technical information as may be requested: and 2. That the Supervisor be and is hereby authorized and directed by the Town Board of the Town of Lansing to execute on behalf of the Town of Lansing 54 March 20, 2002, continued any such certifications and/or grant agreements as may be required to accept the grant and implement the proposed project. 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 PUBLIC HEARING - BACK LOT WATER SERVICE Mr. Shattuck moved to open the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m. to discuss the back lot water service to tax map #25.- 14.79, Water District 17, Extension 9, seconded by Mr. McEver. Carried. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Mr. Shattuck moved to close the hearing at 7:16 p.m., seconded by Mr. McEver. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: WHEREAS, the Lansing Town Board, having received a request for a back lot water district extension for a parcel of land on Dandyview Heights Road 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 policy on back lot water district extensions and holding a public hearing where no comment in opposition to the proposal was received; therefore, it is hereby RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Town Board hereby shall allow the application for the formation of a new water district extension across a back lot, to be designated as Water District 17, Extension 9 to provide service to a parcel of property on Dandyview Heights Road, being Tax Map Number 25. -1 -7.79 in the Town of Lansing. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Doug McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Abstained) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: WHEREAS, New York State has recently added Section 469 to the Real Property Tax Law to create a tax exemption for increased assessed values of residential property, where the increased value is due to construction or reconstruction of living quarters for parents and grandparents; and WHEREAS, Section 467 -d to the Real Property Tax Law creates a tax exemption for increased assessed values of residential property, where the increased value is due to construction or reconstruction of living quarters for individuals who are considered disabled and receiving social security disability benefits; and WHEREAS, the Lansing Town Board believes such tax exemptions will provide some assistance to families who wish to have a parent or grandparent or a disabled person reside with them as well as to improve properties and the housing stock within the Town of Lansing; and March 20, 2002, continued WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing may pass a local law to adopt these tax exemptions by local option pursuant to the New York State Home Rule Law, and the text of the proposed Local Law is as follows: Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Lansing as follows: Section 1. This Local Law shall be entitled "Local Law No. 1 of the Year 2002" and shall authorize a Property Tax Exemption for Living Quarters for Parents and Grandparents Age 62 or Older, and for individuals who are Considered Disabled and Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits, which shall read as follows: Exemption. Pursuant to Sections 467 -d and 469 of the Real Property Tax Law, there shall be an exemption from taxation to the extent of any increase in assessed value of residential property resulting from the construction or reconstruction of such property for the purpose of providing living quarters for a parent or grandparent who is sixty -two years of age or older, and for individuals who are considered disabled and receiving social security disability benefits. Such exemption shall not exceed (a) the increase in assessed value resulting from construction or reconstruction of such property, or (b) twenty percent of the total assessed value of such property as improved, or (c) twenty percent of the median sale price of residential property as reported in the most recent sales statistical summary published by the state board for the county in which the property is located, whichever is less. Section 2. No such exemption shall be granted unless the residential property so constructed or reconstructed is the principal place or residence of the owner. Section 3. This local law shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State. WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing wishes to receive public input on the proposed local law; and WHEREAS, by prior resolution of February 27, 2002, the Town Board had set the public hearing for March 20, 2002 at 7:15 p.m., but now re- schedules the date of the public hearing; therefore it is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby re- schedules a public hearing to receive public input on the proposed local law to be held on April 17, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lansing Town Hall. 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 SITE PLAN REVIEW - DANDYVIEW HEIGHTS Mr. Keefe now has an in home business at 4 Dandyview Heights. He is building a new residence in Autumn Ridge Circle. He would like to keep the business at 4 Dandyview Heights. Mr. Keefe is requesting a Site Plan Review. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: WHEREAS, the Lansing Town Board, having received a request for a site plan review for a home business to be conducted at Dandyview Heights; and WHEREAS, the Lansing Town Board having determined that the site plan review in this instance would be better performed by the Planning Board; therefore, it is hereby 56 March 20, 2002, continued RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Planning Board to conduct the site plan review for a home business to be conducted in Dandyview Heights. 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 SHERIFF MESKILL Sheriff Peter Meskill asked the Board if there were any issues that they have at this time. He stated he was aware of the problem in Ludlowville and will continue to work on it. Mr. Farkas asked if Drake Road could be patrolled between the hours of 7 :15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. and again at 2:15 a.m. - 4:00 a.m. This road is used for a bypass to get through the intersection and is traveled at high rates of speed. Mr. McEver also asked that it be patrolled from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Mr. Meskill stated that traffic seems to be their number one complaint. He asked if the Board or any resident has any problems to please contact him with detailed information. CAYUGA LAKE WATERFRONT PLAN Joan Jerkowich passed out the Cayuga Lake Waterfront Plan Draft Final Report dated February 14, 2002. She gave an executive summary and discussed the following: In January 1997 the Tompkins County Waterfront Plan was completed. The Plan was a joint effort of the County, City of Ithaca, Town of Ithaca, County Chamber of Commerce, and Cornell University to create a vision for the waterfront and identify projects to achieve the following goals: 1. Increase public access to the waterfront and improve waterfront parks; 2. Improve boating facilities and operations; and 3. Encourage appropriate economic development, including tourism Through a series of public workshops, thirty projects were identified along with numerous implementation strategies to ensure that. critical projects were pursued and, where feasible, implemented. One of the implementation strategies identified was to prepare a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). The Local Waterfront Revitalization Program is administered by the NYS Department of State and provides participating communities more leverage is acquiring state and federal funds for implementing waterfront projects. Six waterfront municipalities in Tompkins County are participating in the LWRP: City of Ithaca; Villages of Cayuga Heights and Lansing; and Towns of Ithaca, Lansing, and Ulysses. The City of Ithaca, on behalf of all waterfront communities, received a grant from the Department of State in 1998 to complete the LWRP. A consultant team consisting of Trowbridge & Wolf Landscape Architects and PERDC (Planning and Environmental Research consultants) were hired, along with the County Planning Department, to staff the project. The preparation of the LWRP has been underway for nearly three years. A Planning Committee comprised primarily of municipal, county and state staff professionals has met at least a dozen times. A Steering Committee comprised of elected officials from waterfront municipalities and county government has met three times. Focus groups and three public workshops were conducted to gather information and present draft proposals for review. Drafts of the plan were circulated to all Planning and Steering Committee members and to the Department of State. This final draft incorporates, as appropriate, their comments. During the past two years, much progress has been made on the projects and initiatives described in the LWRP. This reflects the excitement and energy that individuals, organizations 57 March 20, 2002, continued and all levels of government are bringing to bear on improving Tompkins County's waterfront. The federal government's Canal Corridor Initiative has assisted in the opening of two waterfront restaurants in the Inlet Island area. New York State and the City of Ithaca together have committed hundreds of thousands of dollars towards the construction the Cayuga Waterfront Trail and the Inlet Island Promenade. The Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce received $55,000 from the Park Foundation for the Cayuga Waterfront Trail Initiative and plans to raise $200,000 from the Ithaca community to construct the trail. Tompkins County has developed plans to relocate the NYS Department of Transportation's maintenance facility from a six -acre parcel of prime waterfront land, opening up this area for water - dependent or water - enhanced development in the near future. Study Area The Waterfront Revitalization Area (WRA) is approximately thirty -nine square miles and includes lands and waters in the Town of Ithaca, Lansing, and Ulysses; the Villages of Cayuga Heights and Lansing; and the City of Ithaca. Criteria for determining the WRA boundary are described in Chapter One in the Final Report, Inventory Chapter Two includes a detailed inventory of the natural and cultural resources of the study area. The report describes water quality issues and programs; unique natural areas and important water - related habitat; land use and zoning; public infrastructure, including water supply and treatment systems, transportation, solid waste; and utilities. Cultural resources identified include lake - related historic themes and sites, water -based recreation resources, boating facilities and policies, scenic resources, and tourist attractions and services on Cayuga Lake. Summ of Policies for the Cayuga Lake Waterfront Plan The NYS Department of State has developed thirteen specific policy categories and 57 related sub - policies that were considered in the development and implementation of the Cayuga Lake Waterfront Plan. Policies are an important component of the plan, providing the general framework needed to support, and give context to, specific proposals and recommendations. All New York State policies and sub - policies are included in Chapter Three. Policies relate to fundamental waterfront planning issues such as: Protecting and enhancing existing water - dependent and water - related uses; Preserving scenic and open space resources; Sustaining fish and wildlife resources; Protecting and restoring wetlands and other ecological resources; Minimizing loss from flooding and erosion; Preventing and correcting the discharge of toxic products and substances; Protecting and enhancing environmental quality of the Lake, including enhancing water quality and controlling excessive noise from power boats. Providing for increased public access and recreational use; and, Preserving and retaining historic resources. Those policies applicable to conditions and activities in Tompkins County are followed by a description of actions recommended in the plan to implement the policy. Proposed Waterfront Projects and Initiatives Five key issues and opportunities emerged during the inventory phase of the project. Specific projects and initiatives are proposed in the LWRP to address them. Following is an illustrative list of projects in the LWRP. These projects, and others, are described more fully in Chapter Four of the LWRP. Increase public access to the waterfront through trail development and enhancing waterfront 58 March 20, 2002, continued parts. • Develop the Caymaa Waterfront Trail a six mile multi -use trail on Cayuga Lake and Cayuga Inlet in the City of Ithaca • Develop the Black Diamond T to connect the County's four state parks to the Cayuga Waterfront Trail. • Enhance Stewart Park, the City's historic waterfront park, through improving the condition of the lake edge, restoring historic buildings, developing trails in the park, and upgrading park landscape and facilities. • 1lperade Cass Park facilities. Cass Park is the City's largest and most heavily -used waterfront park. Facilities include a swimming pool, a skating rink, playing fields, tennis courts, a playground, and a walking trail. Proposed park initiatives and improvements include the preparation of a park master plan and development of 2 miles of a multi -use trail, the Ithaca Children's Garden, a railhead for the Black Diamond Trail, and improvements to the existing pier. • Improve Lansing Town Park, including landscaping at Lighthouse Point and construction of a waterfront performance pavilion. • Preserve sigp&ant o ern spaces in the viewshed of Cayuga Lake through the establishment of a Open Space Preservation Program. • Improve fishing access and small boating facilities (launches and rental) on Cayuga Lake and its tributaries. • Enhance the Ithaca, Farmers' Market located at the historic Steamboat Landing. Future improvements include constructing a brick terrace between the pier and the market structure, improving vehicular access and parking, and developing a small boat/cartop launch at the site. One goal of market improvements is to extend the use of the site and facility throughout the week and into the shoulder seasons (spring and fall). Control noise from boats and increase boater safety by strengthening and enforcing boating regulations. • Adopt new boating regulations and increase enforcement. New proposed regulations include a 10 mph night and 45 mph day speed limit, increasing the existing 5 mph zone from 100' to 200' from the shoreline and adopting hours of operation for personal watercraft from 9 am to dusk. Policies and regulations that reduce noise from power boats will also be explored. Dredge the navigable sections of the Cayuga Inlet to enhance boat access and maintain flood protection. • Dredge Miza Inlet to maintain navigability, to support the commercial viability of marinas and waterfront restaurants, and to control flooding in the downtown area. The NYS Canal Corporation is prepared to conduct dredging operations in 2003, however viable dredge spoil sites must be identified. Stimulate water - dependent and water - enhanced development in the City of Ithaca. M six acre site adjacent to the Ithaca Farmers' Market. Negotiations are underway to relocate NYSDOT operations to a new facility in the Town of Dryden, freeing up the waterfront parcel for water - dependent and water - enhanced development. While no specific redevelopment plans are in place, City and County officials are in agreement that the site would be used for economic development, tax revenue producing development, and public access to the water edge. • Continue Inlet Island and West End Waterfront Develow= The City of Ithaca's Inlet Island and West End has become one of most popular destinations for dining. This area is envisioned by City Planners as a vibrant waterfront commercial and residential area with transient docking facilities, waterfront promenades, restaurant and shops, and upper story office and residential development. The City has adopted Urban Design Guidelines for the 59 March 20, 2002, continued Inlet Island and is currently developing plans for a pedestrian promenade and improved parking and vehicular access. West End Plan., New commercial and residential development is being encouraged to complement existing commercial establishments on the Island. Protect and improve the water quality of Cayuga Lake, which is critical and integral the success of all other projects and initiatives. • Support ongoing watershed management efforts by the Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Organization and the County Planning Department to enhance the water quality of Cayuga Lake by minimizing stream bank erosion, upgrading roadside ditch management practices, and changing agricultural practices to minimize nutrient and sediment runoff. Adoption and Implementation of the Plan The LWRP is required to be adopted by all participating waterfront municipalities: the City of Ithaca; the Towns of Ithaca, Lansing and Ulysses; and the Villages of Cayuga Heights and Lansing. Once adopted locally, the final draft is submitted to the NYS Department of State. The Department of State circulates the document among all affected state agencies for review and comment. Upon incorporation of those comments, the LWRP becomes final. Once finalized, the LWRP will continue to be a part of the public decision - making process about the waterfront. An important aspect of a finalized LWRP is that all state actions within the waterfront area must be consistent with the LWRP. There is also provision for the long -term implementation of the LWRP locally. A consistency review process is described which provides for each municipality to consider the relationship of future actions with the LWRP. Any future project in the waterfront area that requires municipal funding or approval would be reviewed by the local planning board or agency for consistency with the LWRP's policies. In addition, all waterfront communities would be given an opportunity to comment on such projects. Communities can also choose to `unadopt' the plan at any time. After a comment session Ms. Jerkowich stated that this is a draft and they need to get the Town's feed back. They will be meeting with other Town's and will be forwarding all comments from this meeting and others to the Board. After all the information is collected they will come back in a couple of months with a Final Report for adoption. ENGINEER'S REPORT Dave Herrick informed the Board that the next sewer meeting will be Monday, March 25, 2002. He will have more information on the sewer after this meeting and report back to the Board. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Jack French, Highway Superintendent reported on the following: April 29, 2002 - Brush Pick -up for the Town May 06, 2002 - Brush Pick -up for the Village The Town is now getting stone from Seneca Stone as Cayuga Crushed Stone does not have any at this time. In regards to the East Shore Drive water line by Campbell's, Bolton Point is going to do this at no charge. The covered signs that are up are detour signs. There is a bridge that is being taken out on Route 90 in Geona. �D March 20, 2002, continued There will be new signs going up as there will be a bridge out south of East Lansing Road. This will be a two month project that is projected for August and September 2002, Mr. French has contacted Jim Anderson in regards to the light on the Town Hall sign. Mr. Anderson stated that there would have to be a 6x6 pressure treated post with a 4x4 piece of pressure treated plywood attached to it to hold up the conjunction box. Mr. French thought this would be an eyesore next to the sign. He has contacted the library to see if we could hook into their system and they will allow the Town to do so. Hopefully by next week this will be completed. There will be a censor on the sign. Myers Park will have Bolton Point municipal water by May 1 st. CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER' REPORT Dick Platt presented his monthly report and reviewed it with the Board. Fees collected - $2,427.50 - Estimated Project Cost $806,586.00 - Building Permits - 10 - Single Family Residences - 3. Up in Project costs from last year by $1,004,809.450 Planning Board Meeting, March 25. 2002 Ron Ronsvalle is proposing a PBA to the Planning Board. He is proposing 24 units on Hillcrest /Triphammer Terrace and an additional 24 units after sewer. Lakeview Subdivision - Phase II - Final Approval - Barden Homes north of Triphammer Terrace. Whispering Pines Road - Mr. Shattuck asked about the progress of repair on that road. Mr. French stated that nothing can be done until the weather breaks. He has had conversation with Mr. Ottenschot. Mr. French stated that there is a two year warranty on this road, Dave Herrick and Jack French will meet and look at upgrading new road construction regulations and bring them back to the Board. Mr. Platt invited the Town Board to stop by and meet Rachael Jacobsen. APPROVE AUDIT bills: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following FUND General Fund Highway Fund Lansing Lighting Lansing Water Districts Cherry Road Sewer APPROPRIATIONS $59,827.53 $23,791.85 $ 1,324.45 $69,766.19 $ 308.75 Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Doug McEver, Councilman Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilman Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilman Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor BUDGET MODIFICATIONS RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the following budget modifications be approved by the Board. 61 March 20, 2002, continued From To For Amount Al 990.400 A1220.200 Computers in Supervisor's Office 1,358000 A1990.400 A1340.200 Computers in Supervisor's Office 1,358.00 A1990.400 A8510.400 Sign 4,996.00 Appropriate Additional Fund Balance to Cover the Following: A599 A9901.900 To make principle payment on 35000.00 Ottenschott BAN Increase Budget to make Principal Payment on Ottenschott BAN Increase Revenue (V5031) and Expenditures (V9730.600E) 3,000.00 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 BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Doug McEver Cayuga Watershed is trying to hook up with Cayuga Lake Network. They are not sure of the procedure as Cayuga Lake Network is recognized as a legal entity and Cayuga Watershed is not. There have been approved grants but it is not yet known if they are a recipient. Solid Waste Committee doesn't exist any more. There is a Public Utilities Committee but they meet at 9:00 - 11:00 on every other Thursday morning. He did attend one meeting which pertained mainly to Ithaca. Gossett Center - He has met with them. There are some things that they would like to do but do not have the funds to do it. They would like volunteers for programs such as basketball, wrestling, softball and things of that nature but they do not have a budget for it. He informed them he would talk to the Board and Steve Colt in the Recreation Department to see if there were volunteers in that area. Meg Overstrom The Town Center Committee has not met as they are waiting for more information on the zoning regulations. She was approached by a developer out of Washington that has offices in Syracuse and is going to contact them after info on the zoning regs. Lansing Housing Authority - They are looking to build a second medium income housing unit. Mr. McEver attended a meeting with the architects. Bud Shattuck Planning Board - They have meet twice since the Town Board's last meeting. They have distributed packets that contain a redline version of the changes. They will be discussed at the joint meeting with the Town Board on April 6th. The Planning Board has hired someone to type the changes. Katrina Greenly Mr. Farkas reported for Mrs. Greenly. Garden - The wild flower seeds are in and will be planted this week. They will be planted in front and on the side of the schoolhouse, the community center, the back edge of building, 62 March 20, 2002, continued basketball fence and playground area along with the gravel point in Myers and at the lighthouse. The library is getting a monetary award from the Tompkins Trust Company for Community Development in May. WWI Sewer - There needs to be a decision made in the next couple of months on whether or not the sewer is going to go forward. The Town has invested a lot of time and dollars in the sewer. The Town has the draft D.I.S. in hand which all participating municipalities have contributed to. This can be used in whatever direction the Town decides to go in. Cayuga County Water - Mr. Farkas will be attending a meeting on Monday with the Cayuga County Water and Sewer Committee in regards to getting water to the County line. BOND RESOLUTIONS BOND RENEWAL RESOLUTION Dated March 20, 2002 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $925,441.00 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF LANSING, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK TO PAY FOR THE RENEWAL OF A BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE NO. 6 -01, BEING USED TO PAY FOR THE COST OF THE ERECTION AND INSTALLATION OF WATER DISTRICT 2-3, WATER DISTRICT 12 -2 AND WATER DISTRICT 19 IN SAID TOWN. At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, held at the Town Hall on the 20th day of March, 2002 at 7:00 o'clock p.m. PRESENT: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, councilperson; Meg Overstrom, Councilperson, and Douglas McEver, Councilperson ABSENT: Katrina Greenly, Councilperson The following resolution was offered by Councilperson, Meg Overstrom, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilperson Francis Shattuck, to wit: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York has issued a Bond Anticipation Note to the Tompkins Trust Company in the amount of $961,700.00 (Bond Anticipation Note, 2001 No. 6-01); and WHEREAS, Bond Anticipation Note No. 6 -01, becomes due on March 29, 2002 together with interest at the rate of 3.5% per annum; and WHEREAS, the Town Board is desirous of renewing said Bond Anticipation Note, 2001 No. 6 -01, the portion of said obligation related to the erection and installation of Water District 2- 3, Water District 12 -2 and Water District 19 in said Town, less a principal payment in the amount of $36,259.00 to be financed by the issuance of a Note designated as Bond Anticipation Renewal Note, 2002 No. 2 -02. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted in all members present voting "aye" Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Doug McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Meg Overstrom, Councilperson March 20, 2002, continued Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor The resolution was thereon declared duly adopted. BOND RENEWAL RESOLUTION Dated March 20, 2002 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $70,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF LANSING, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK TO PAY FOR THE RENEWAL OF A BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE NO, 3 -01, BEING USED TO PAY FOR THE COST OF THE ERECTION AND INSTALLATION OF WATER DISTRICT 2 -2 IN SAID TOWN. At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, held at the Town Hall on the 20th day of March, 2002 at 7:00 o'clock p.m. PRESENT: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Meg Overstrom, Councilperson, and Douglas McEver, Councilperson. ABSENT: Katrina Greenly, Councilperson The following resolution was offered by Councilperson Meg Overstrom, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilperson Douglas McEver, to wit: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York has issued a Bond Anticipation Note to the Tompkins Trust Company in the amount of $75,000.00 (Bond Anticipation Note, 2001 No. 3 -01); and WHEREAS, Bond Anticipation Note No. 3 -01, becomes due on March 30, 2002 together with interest at the rate of 3.75% per annum; and WHEREAS, the Town Board is desirous of renewing said Bond Anticipation Note, 2001 No. 3 -01, the portion of said obligation related to the erection and installation of Water District 2- 2 in said Town, less a principal payment in the amount of $5,000.00 to be financed by the issuance of a Note designated as Bond, Anticipation Renewal Note, 2002 No. 3 -02. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute and deliver such documents as are necessary to renew Bond Anticipation Note 3 -01 in an amount of $70,000.00 with the Tompkins Trust Company with interest thereon at the rate of 3.20% per annum for a period until March 28, 2003, with a new Note designated as Bond Anticipation Renewal Note, 2002, No. 3 -02; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor cause to be paid interest related to the cost of the erection and installation of Water District 2 -2 in said Town together with $5,000.00 on principal; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be, and he hereby is, authorized to execute and deliver such documents as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution; and be it further RESOLVED, that all of the provisions in the Bond Resolution dated March 31, 2001 in connection with Bond Anticipation Note 3 -01, that all of the provisions in the Bond Resolution dated March 15, 2000 in connection with Bond Anticipation Note 3 -00, that all of the provisions in the Bond Resolution dated March 30, 1999 in connection with Bond Anticipation Note 3 -99, that all of the provisions in the Bond Resolution dated March 30, 1998 in connection with the E March 20, 2002, continued Bond anticipation Note No. 3 -98, that all of the provisions in the Bond Resolution dated March 21, 1997 in connection with the Bond Anticipation Note No. 3 -97, that all of the provisions in the Bond Resolution dated March 15, 1996 in connection with the Bond Anticipation Note No. 2 -96, and that all of the provisions in the three Bond Resolutions dated November 6, 1996 in connection with the Bond Anticipation Note No. 4 -96, and that all of the provisions in the Bond Resolution dated November 4, 1996, in connection with the Bond Anticipation Note No. 5 -96 (sic 2 -96), are designated to apply to the Bond Anticipation Renewal Note to be executed by the Town Supervisor and designated as Bond Anticipation Renewal Note 3 -02. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted in all members present voting "aye". 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 The resolution was thereon declared, duly adopted. BOND RENEWAL RESOLUTION Dated March 20, 2002 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $162,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF LANSING, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK TO PAY FOR THE RENEWAL OF A BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE NO, 4 -01, BEING USED TO PAY FOR THE COST OF THE ERECTION AND INSTALLATION OF DUCTILE PIPE AND ACCESSORIES IN WATER DISTRICT 18 IN SAID TOWN. At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, held at the Town Hall on the 20th day of March 2002 at 7:00 o'clock p.m. PRESENT: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Meg Overstrom, Councilperson, and Douglas McEver, Councilperson, ABSENT: Katrina Greenly, Councilperson The following resolution was offered by Councilperson Francis Shattuck, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilperson Meg Overstrom, to wit: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, has issued a Bond Anticipation Note to the Tompkins Trust Company in the amount of $172,000.00 (Bond Anticipation Note 4 -01); and WHEREAS, Bond Anticipation Note 4 -01 became due on March 30, 2002 together with interest at the rate of 3.75% per annum; and WHEREAS, the Town Board is desirous of renewing said Bond Anticipation Note, 2001 No. 4 =01, said obligation related to the cost of the erection and installation of Water District 18 in said Town, less a principal payment in the amount of $10,000.00 to be finances by the issuance of a Note designated as Bond Anticipation Renewal Note, 2002 No. 4 -02. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute and deliver such documents as are necessary to renew Bond Anticipation Note 4 -01 in an amount of $162,000.00 with the Tompkins Trust Company with interest thereon at the rate of 3.20% per annum for a period until March 28,2003, with a new Note designated as Bond Anticipation Renewal Note, 2002, No. 4 -02; and be it further 65 March 20, 2002, continued RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor cause to be paid a portion of the interest related to the cost of the erection and installation of Water District 18 in said Town, on Bond Anticipation Note 4 -01 together with $10,000.00 in principal; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be, and he hereby is, authorized to execute and deliver such documents as are necessary to effectuate the proposed of the Resolution; and be it further RESOLVED, that all of the provisions in the Bond Resolution dated March 21, 2001 in connection with the Bond Anticipation Note 4 -01, that all of the provisions in the Bond Resolution dated March 15, 2000 in connection with the Bond Anticipation Note 4 -00, that all of the provisions in the Bond Resolution dated March 17, 1999 in connection with the Bond Anticipation Note 4 -99, that all of the provisions in the Bond Resolution dated April 27, 1998 in connection with the Bond Anticipation Note 4 -98, that all of the provisions in the Bond Resolution dated March 21, 1997 in connection with the Bond Anticipation Note 2 -97, that all of the provisions in the Bond Resolution dated March 27, 1996 in connection with the Bond Anticipation Note 2 -96, and that all of the provisions in the Bond Resolution dated March 15, 1995 in connection with the Bond Anticipation Note 1995, are designated to apply to the Bond Anticipation Renewal Note to be executed by the Town Supervisor and designated as Bond Anticipation Renewal Note 4 -02. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted in all members present voting "aye ". 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 The resolution was thereon declared duly adopted. BOND RENEWAL RESOLUTION Dated March 20, 2002 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $147,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN OF LANSING, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK TO PAY FOR THE RENEWAL OF A BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE NO. 5 -01, BEING USED TO PAY FOR THE COST OF THE PURCHASE OF A MORTGAGE ON PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF LANSING AT 17 RIDGE ROAD. At a regular meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, held at the Town Hall on the 20th day of March at 7:00 o'clock p.m. PRESENT: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor, Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Meg Overstrom, Councilperson, and Douglas McEver, Councilperson, ABSENT: Katrina Greenly, Councilperson. The following resolution was offered by Councilperson Douglas McEver, who moved its adoption, seconded by Councilperson Meg Overstrom, to wit: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, entered into an Assignment Agreement dated February 18, 2000, to purchase from the Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company, a mortgage on property located at 17 Ridge Road, Lansing, New York, with consideration for such purchase in the amount of $95,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has incurred, and anticipates incurring, ancillary costs 6- March 20, 2002, continued associated with acquiring the mortgage assignment, including legal, administrative, engineering, unpaid taxes, junk removal, testing and inspection in the estimated amount of $55,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Town Board issued a Bond anticipation Note, 2001 No. 5 -01, in the amount of $150,000.00 to pay for the actual and estimated expenses related to the purchase from the Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company, of the mortgage on property located at 17 Ridge Road, Lansing, New York; and WHEREAS, Bond Anticipation Note, 2001 No. 5 -01 is due for payment on March 29, 2002, together with interest at the rate of 3.75% per annum; and WHEREAS, the Town Board is desirous of renewing said Bond Anticipation Note, 2001 No. 5 -01, less a principal payment in the amount of $3,000.00 to be financed by the issuance of a Note designated as Bond Anticipation Renewal Note, 2002 No. 5 -02. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute and deliver such documents as are necessary to issue Bond Anticipation Renewal Note 5 -02 in an amount of $147,000.00 with the Tompkins Trust Company with interest thereon at the rate of 3.20% per annum for a period until March 28, 2003, with a new Note designated as Bond Anticipation Renewal Note, 2002, No. 5- 02; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor cause to be paid interest related to the actual and estimated expenses related to the purchase from the Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company, of the mortgage on property located at 17 Ridge Road, Lansing, New York, on Bond Anticipation Note 5-Ol together with $3,000.00 in principal; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be, and he hereby is, authorized to execute and deliver such documents as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution; and be it further RESOLVED, that all of the provisions in the Bond Resolution dated March 30, 2001 in connection with Bond Anticipation Note 5 -01, and that all of the provisions in the Bond Resolution dated April 19, 2000 in connection with Bond Anticipation Note 5 -00, are designated to apply to the Bond Anticipation Renewal Note to be executed by the Town Supervisor and designated as Bond Anticipation Renewal Note 5 -02. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted in all members present voting "aye ". 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 The resolution was thereon declared duly adopted. EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. to discuss potential claim on the old Highway barn, Ronsvalle litigation and a personnel matter. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: March 20, 2002, continued RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated at 9:40 p.m, and the Regular Meeting be reconvened. Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor. Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk. 67