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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-10-16REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING Date: October 16, 2002 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Lansing Town Hall Board Room AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Privilege of the Floor: A) John Bailey - Bailey Insurance B) Anyone wishing to address the Board. 4, Public Hearing - 7:20 p.m. Automatic Renewal of Senior Citizen/Disability Exemptions. 5, Public Hearing - 7:25 p.m. Increase in Senior Citizen/Disability Exemptions. 6, Public Hearing - 7:30 p.m. Water District #7, Extension #11. 7. Engineer's Report. 8, Highway Superintendent's Report, 9, Code Enforcement Officer's Report, 10. Appointment of David Stoyell to the Lansing Housing Authority. Term to Expire 12/31/06, 11. Time Warner Cable Consortium, 12. Appointment to EMC. 13, Approve Audit, 14, Board Member Reports, 15. Approve Minutes of September 18, 2002, 16, Executive Session if Needed. 17. Adjournment. i=: October 16, 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 Richard John Guy Krogh Supervisor Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Town Clerk Town Attorney Town Attorney Present Absent Present Present Present Present Absent Present VISITORS: Jack French, Connie Wilcox, Dave Herrick, John Bailey, Richard Platt, six youths from Pack 48 and some parents. The Supervisor had Troop 48 lead all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 1 ..I► f : 1 . ' Mr. Bailey stated that he has received notification from NYS Municipal Insurance that the rates for next year could rise 20 %. He suggested the Board get proposals and asked to be authorized to receive a quote from Selective. After a short question and answer period, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. McEver: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing is required to have municipal insurance coverage; and WHEREAS, due to the indication by the current provider of the Town's municipal insurance that they will likely be increasing premiums for the next renewal period, the Town Board wishes to receive quotes on insurance coverage from other insurance providers; and WHEREAS, John Bailey of the George B. Bailey Agency has offered to solicit quotes from other companies; therefore it is RESOLVED, that John Bailey of the George B. Bailey Agency be the broker of record and be authorized to contact NYMIR, PERMA, Safety Group, Selective, and other potential insurance providers for comparative quotes on providing municipal insurance coverage for the Town of Lansing to be reviewed by the Town Board. 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 Sul' 1 ► Proof of Notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing on the automatic renewal of Senior Citizen/Disability Exemptions was opened at 7:22 p.m. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:24 p.m. and the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: 149 Continued, October 16, 2002 WHEREAS, New York State provides that the Town of Lansing may adopt a local law providing for the automatic renewal of the Senior Citizen and persons with disabilities Real Property Tax Exemption; and WHEREAS, upon resolution passed by the Town Board of the Town of Lansing on September 18, 2002, a Public Hearing was held on October 16, 2002 at the Lansing Town Hall to receive public comment regarding the adoption of such local law; and WHEREAS, such public hearing was duly advertised and held as scheduled, and no comment was received from those members of the public in attendance at said hearing; therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing adopt a local law providing for the automatic renewal of the Senior Citizen and persons with disabilities Real Property Tax Exemption. 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 IN THE INCREASE IN SENIOR CITIZEN/DISABILITY EXEMPTIONS: Proof of Notice having been furnished beforehand, the Public Hearing on the increase in Senior Citizen/Disability Exemptions was opened at 7:25 p.m. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:26 p.m. and the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby approves and adopts Ordinance No. 47 for the year 2002 as follows: ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TOWN OF LANSING ORDINANCE NO, 47* Ordinance of the Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins, and State of New York, providing for amendment to Ordinance No. 5, ordinance of the Town of Lansing, providing for a partial tax exemption of real property owned by certain persons with limited income who are 65 years of age or over, adopted August 9, 1966, which ordinance was amended November 30, 1970, March 11, 1972, February 14, 1978, June 27, 1979, September 9, 1980, July 30, 1982, March 13, 1984, February 11, 1987, August 15, 1990, January 30, 1991, December 8, 1993, October 12, 1994, December 21, 1994, December 31, 1996, December 16, 1998 and January 17, 2001, SECTION 1. The provision of the ordinance of the Town of Lansing adopted August, 1966, as amended, is hereby amended to read as follows: SECTION 2. This ordinance is enacted pursuant to Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York as amended by Chapter 756 of the laws of 1986. SECTION 3. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, real property located in the Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins, owned by one or more persons, each of whom is 65 years of age or over, or real property owned by husband and wife, one of whom is 65 years of age or over, or persons with disabilities, shall 1.50 Continued, October 16, 2002 be partially exempt from taxation by said Town for the applicable taxes specified in Section 467 based upon the income of the owner or combined income of the owners. Such partial exemption shall be to the extent set forth in the schedule following: Up to $ 21,501.00 $ 22,501.00 $ 23,501.00 $ 24,501.00 $ 25,401.00 $ 26,301.00 $ 27,201.00 $ 28,101.00 $ 29,001.00 $ 21,500.00 $ 22,500.00 $ 23,500.00 $ 24,500.00 $ 25,400.00 $ 26,300.00 $ 27,200.00 $ 28,100.00 $ 2911000.00 $ 29,900.00 PERCENTAGE ASSESSED VALUATION EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% This partial exemption provided by this ordinance shall, however, be limited to such property and persons as meet the conditions, qualifications, exclusions, and limitations set forth in Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York. This Local law shall be administered in accordance with said sections of the Real Property Tax Law, as now adopted, and as may be amended from time to time, and the provisions of said sections as provided in Section 467 shall be applicable to the effectuation of the exemption provided for in this ordinance. SECTION 4. Application for such exemption must be made by the owner or all of the owners of the property on forms prescribed by the State Board to be furnished by the Tompkins County Assessment Department and shall furnish the information and be executed in a manner required or prescribed in such forms and shall be filed in the Assessment Department Office on or before the appropriate taxable status date. SECTION 5. Any conviction of having made a willful false statement of the application for such exemption shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $ 100.00 and shall disqualify the applicant or applicants from further exemptions for a period of five years. SECTION 6. This ordinance shall, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2 of Chapter 756 of the laws of 1986, be applicable to the town tax for the year 2003 and future tax years until this Ordinance is amended or rescinded, and the provisions of said law shall govern the granting of an exemption under Section 467, notwithstanding any contrary provisions of the section. SECTION 7. This ordinance shall be effective immediately. SECTION 8. This ordinance shall be entered in the minutes of the Town Board and published in the Ithaca Journal and a copy thereof posted on a sign board maintained by the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing pursuant to Subdivision 6 of Section 30 of the Town Law and affidavit of publication and posting filed with the Town Clerk. 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 Proof of notice having been furnished, the Public Hearing was called to order at 7:27 p.m. A short discussion was held outlining the proposed district. Mr. Herrick stated that the Tompkins Continued, October 16, 2002 _ A County Health Department commented on the SEQR Lead Agency status. They felt that it was not clear at this point the subdivision in it's configuration would be the final version. John Anderson of the Tompkins County Health Department stated that approval of the district at this time should wait until the application of the subdivision is provided. Mr. Herrick stated that there is an existing parcel on Wilson Road that would be receiving benefit from the extension. Mr. Guy Krough stated that in the regulations, an advanced approval of a subdivision is not a requirement for a water district. Mr. Herrick stated that the water main will have to be approved by the Tompkins County Health Department. Mr. Shattuck read the Short Environmental Assessment Form and answered all of the questions asked on the form. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:45 p.m. and the following resolutions were adopted: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: WHEREAS, a request by the owner of the properties located adjacent to Brickyard and Wilson Roads, being tax map parcels 32. -1 -8.2 and 32. -1 -8.5 located in the Town of Lansing, had been presented for the establishment of a Water District in said Town to be know as Water District 7, Extension 11; and WHEREAS, the owner of the property has provided a map, plan and report as well as prepared surveys and plans for the construction of the improvement; 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 7, Extension 11 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) 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 ORDER AND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN BOARD, TOWN OF LANSING ESTABLISHING WATER DISTRICT 7 EXTENSION 11 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mr. McEver: WHEREAS, a request of the owner of the properties located adjacent to Brickyard and Wilson Roads, being tax may parcels 321-1 -8.2 and 32. -1 -8.5 located in the Town of Lansing, had been presented for the establishment of a Water District in said Town to be known as Water District 7, Extension 11; and WHEREAS, the owner of the property has prepared a map, plan and report as well as prepared surveys and plans for the construction of the improvements; and WHEREAS, an order was duly adopted by the Town Board on September 18, 2002 reciting the improvements proposed, the boundaries of the proposed district and the estimated expense thereof and specifying the 16th day of October, 2002 at 7:30 as the time and the said Town Hall in the said Town of Lansing as the place where the said Board would meet to consider the proposed water district extension and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, concerning the same and said Order setting a public hearing was published and posted as Continued, October 16, 2002 152 required by law; and WHEREAS, the Notice of Public Hearing published and posted identified the proposed Water District as, and will hereafter be known as " Water District 7 Extension 11 "; and WHEREAS, a hearing in the matter was duly held by the Board on the 16th day of October, 2002, commencing at 7:30 PM at the Town Hall in the said Town; NOW, upon the evidence given upon such hearing, it is hereby RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that (a) the petition, map, plan and report comply with the requirements of Sections 191 -a and 192 of the Town Law and the notice of hearing was published and posted as required by law, and are otherwise sufficient; (b) all the property and property owners within the proposed district extension are benefited thereby; (c) all the property and property owners benefited are included within the limits of the proposed district extension; and (d) it is in the public interest to establish the Water District 7 Extension 11; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the establishment of a water district extension as proposed in said petition be approved; that the improvement therein mentioned be constructed, the service therein mentioned be provided for, and the necessary easements and lands be acquired, upon the required funds being made available or provided for; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that such district extension shall be designated and known as the "Water District 7 Extension 11" and shall be bounded and described as all of the properties being Tax Map Parcels 32.44.2 and 32.4-8.5 located adjacent to Brickyard and Wilson Roads in the Town of Lansing, and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proposed improvement, including costs of rights of way, construction costs, legal and engineering fees and all other expenses is estimated to be the sum of Fly Thousand and 00 /100 Dollars ( $50,000.00), and shall be financed by the developer of the land. The estimated average annual cost of water for an average single family home within the district extension is in the amount of $ 316.00, and the estimated average one time hook -up fees for connection of the service line to each residence in the amount of $ 1,775.00; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution is not subject to approval by the New York State Department of Audit and Control; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing is hereby authorized and directed, pursuant to Town Law Section 209 -g, to file this Order with-the Tompkins County Clerk. 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 Continued, October 16, 2002 WATER CONSOLIDATION: 153 Mr. Herrick stated that the EDU numbers for large users need to be refined. He also stated that AES's contract will have to be looked at to determine if they should be consolidated or not. Mr. Herrick will get together with the large users and get back to the Board with his findings. SEWER: The Town of Lansing will receive $ 680,000.00 which is 1/3 of the amount requested through the Bond Act application. Mr. Herrick suggested the Town look at other sources if there are any. As it stands now, 6.1 million dollars would have to be financed. The State will only fund 85% of the "construction" cost. STORM WATER SYSTEM: Beginning March 10, 2003, there will be an addition to the construction permit process. The permit is entitled "MS4" and will be required beginning next year. The Town will have to be in total compliance by March 10, 2008. Mr. Herrick felt the Town may want to look into a town wide STORM WATER management plan. Mr. Herrick will discuss this again in the near future. JACK FRENCH - HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT, MAIN WATER BREAKS ON EAST SHORE DRIVE• Mr. French stated that there have been two more water main breaks, one on Drake Road and one on East Shore Drive in front of the Campbell property. Mr. Herrick suggested the Town dig up in front of the Campbell property as soon as possible to find out why the problem is reoccurring. Mr. French stated that Bolton Point was suppose to come in and test the soil last March. It was the concensus of the Board not to wait any longer. Mr. Herrick and Mr. French will try to solve the problem in the very near future. NEW 10- WHEELER: The 10- wheeler is up and ready to go for the winter season. Jack has also purchased 3,500 tons of sand for the winter. COUNTY CUTTING BUDGET: The County is talking about cutting the County Highway Budget for road maintenance from 1.5 million to $ 492,000.00. The County is on a 30 year plan for completely rebuilding roads throughout the County. If the cut goes through this would mean they would be on about a 150 year plan. This would mean the County might not repair a County road for 150 years. Mr. French stated that most Highway Superintendents in the County felt the County should pay the Town's to take care of the County Roads in their Towns. WINTER WEATHER ALLIANCE• Mr. French stated that there is a winter weather alliance throughout the County. Cheryl Nelson is the head of this alliance and informed the Highway Superintendents that Sheriff Meskill stated that he does not need the system to make his decisions on closing roads. Continued, October 16, 2002 I_ Mr. Shattuck stated that he had a meeting with Jay O'Rear, Boris Simpkin, Rich John and Steve Farkas. He stated that Mr. Simpkin is considering purchasing it. It is documented that Mr. O'Rear and/or Mr. Simpkin would have to complete the road (to Town Spec's) over to John Butler's property. Water will also be taken to the end of the road. Mr. Shattuck stated that they informed them that they might want to consider putting in sewer along with water. Mr. Farkas stated that a complete water district would have to be formed. Mr. Simpkin is now rethinking the deal. Mr. Shattuck will keep the Board up dated. A A t_h. ' - 1- Mr. Shattuck reported that Mr. Thaler has been given the o.k. for stage IV in the Whispering Pines subdivision. This is the extension for nine units with the exemption of the last two at the end of the road that extends to Warren Road. Mr. Shattuck stated that Mr. Thaler has given the Town a $15,000.00 Bond and $ 15,000.00 in cash and would like one of them back. Mr. Herrick and Mr. French were concerned about the ongoing water problem in that area. Mr. Herrick stated that he would like to see a comprehensive plan with real drawings that show real information. Imewplya-0a Mr. Platt stated that he was down 6 permits and down in project cost by $ 1,327,837. Mr. Platt stated that he is looking into changing the fee schedule from a dollar amount to a square footage fee. He is hoping to start this process early next year. VV-11-KIM 102 V1ffX0VVV4)erk11eLWA -ti-DU Mr. Platt attended a Planning Federation Conference in Saratoga and felt it was a good experience. He also stated that he will attend another one in Rochester, New York in November. Lynn Day will start the first series of code training. There will be five in all. This will take place in Montour Falls, New York. Mr. Shattuck asked Mr. Platt what the status of this on going problem was. Mr. Platt stated that he wrote a draft letter today and put it in Mr. John's box for his approval. Connie Wilcox stated that she was very disguised as she was under the impression that Mr. John was to write Mr. McDermott a letter two months ago. Mr. Shattuck informed Mr. Platt that he will ask for an update at the next meeting. Mr. Farkas stated that Lou Emmick has retired from. the Housing Authority and they have requested David Stoyell be appointed as his replacement. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: Continued, October 16, 2002 x_55 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby appoint David Stoyell to the Lansing Housing Authority to fill out the unexpired term of Louis Emmick. said term will begin October 16, 2002 and will end December 31, 2006, Carried. TIME WARNER CABLE: Mr. Farkas stated that the Town of Lansing has parted from the City of Ithaca regarding the Time Warner contract. A contract should be completed within the next few days. A Public Hearing needs to be set to approve said contract. Said Public Hearing has been postponed and will be held at a later date. SPECIAL DISTRICTS PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom TOWN OF LANSING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL DISTRICTS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has prepared the Assessment Rolls of parcels of land included in Lansing Water District No. 2, Ext. No. 2, No. 2, Ext. No. 3, No. 8, No. 9, No. 12, Ext. No. 2, No. 13, No. 14, No. 15, No. 17, No. 17, Ext. No. 1, No. 17, Ext. No. 2, No. 17, Ext. No. 3, No. 18, No. 19 and Lansing Lighting Districts No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 and has apportioned and assessed upon parcels of land in proportioned in the amount of benefits the improvements shall confer upon the same the cost chargeable to said District in connection with the construction of public water and lighting systems therein which are payable in the year 2003 and therefore, pursuant to Section 239 of the Town Law, the Town Board shall hold a Public Hearing at the Lansing Town Hall, Lansing, New York on the 6th day of November, 2002 at 7:15 p.m. in the evening thereof, to hear and consider any objections which may be made to said roll. 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 - PRELIMINARY BUDGET - 2003• RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF LANSING FOR THE YEAR 2003 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the preliminary budget of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2003 has been completed and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of said Town, where it is available for inspection by any interested persons at all reasonable hours, and, FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing will meet and review said preliminary budget and hold a Public Hearing thereon at the Lansing Town Hall, Lansing, New York at 7:30 p.m. on the 6th day of November, 2002, and that at such hearing any person may be heard in favor of or against the preliminary budget as Continued, October 16, 2002 156 compiled or for or against any items therein contained, and FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 108 of the Town Law, that the following are proposed yearly salaries of elected town officials of this town: Supervisor $ 22,404.00 Councilmen (3) Total $ 18,828.00 Each $ 61276.00 Councilmen (1) $ 85148.00 Town Clerk $ 32,080.00 Highway Superintendent $ 50,591.00 Town Justice (2) Total $ 269000.00 Each $ 135000600 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 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing reappoints Larry Sharpsteen to the Environmental Management Council for a two year term effective January 1, 2003 and to expire December 31, 20040 Carried. 1 0_U' 1► &T010 �W ._ 1 J J RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby authorize Doug McEver to complete an application to be considered for the Tompkins County. Water Resources Committee Board. If appointed, said term would begin January 3, 2003 and end December 31, 2005. Carried. i J j&11 :0 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to make the following Budget Modifications: FROM TO FOR AMOUNT A1420.400 A1420.401 Attorney - Sewer District Study A1990,400 A1620.400 Buildings - Contractual B8010.400 B8010.200 Zoning - Equipment SW1990.400 SW8310.402 Water Administration - Legal Continued, October 16, 2002 37.50 1,961.29 1,614.05 562.00 SW1990.400 SW8310.400 Water Administration - Contractual 536.15 SS31990.400 SS38110.400 Sewer Administration - Joint Sewer 289.49 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 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following bills: Voucher Numbers: 895-982 Prepaid Vouchers: 895-900 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL FUND 39,454.80 225,951.23 HIGHWAY FUND LANSING LIGHTING LANSING WATER DISTRICTS CHERRY ROAD SEWER 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. FLOATING CLASSROOM• 1,249.74 5,090.05 289.49 Mr. McEver stated that on October 22, 2002, the boating education committee will be at the Lansing Town Hall at 7:00 p.m.. They will give a presentation of the new floating classroom to Junior and High School Science teachers. Said program has been split into seven different committees as it has grown. WATER SHED COMMITTEE• Received a grant of $ 226,000.00 (cash). The request was for $ 608,000.00. The co- payment is 50 %. The one that Lansing is part of (Salmon Creek) is a $ 480,000.00 request with a 25% co -pay. He felt the Town was in the running for it. It is possible that the Town could end up with about $150,000.00 for restoration of Salmon Creek, PRESENT FOR GOSSETT CENTER* A request has been made by Louis Gossett Center that the Town of Lansing send 30 presents to be handed out to the residents of the Gossett Center. The Gossett Center will be contacted to see exactly what can be given and what cannot be given to the residents. MEG OVERSTROM• Continued, October 16, 2002 158 :. 1► . 1 1► +- �- Regular Meetings are now being held off site. The last one was at Bob Baker's house. All meetings are open to the public but some Board Members felt the meetings were being influenced by the residents. Still looking very seriously about an addition to Woodsedge. Mrs. Overstrom stated that she attended a full day of sessions and felt it was informational. She stated this was a reimbursement program, not a grant program. Susan Brock will be giving her recommendations to the Planning Board at the next meeting and the Public Hearing process should begin early next year. 1' 1► 1 1 .. 63_!1�_ 1- Pat Tyrrell received prices on six (6) floating docks to be placed somewhere near Myers Park. The price Pat received was $ 28,000.00 for six (6) docks. This will be discussed again at a later date. A11-011 l.fl Mr. Farkas spoke with the Commissioner of Environmental Conservation, Erin Crotty whom stated she was very interested in the development of Salt Point and has verbally stated that she would assist us as we go along. tcua Mr. Farkas stated that on page 7 of the August 21 st, 2002 minutes it stated that Cindy Stull was hired at a rate of $ 12.54 per hour and should be corrected to read $ 12.24 per hour. He also stated that on page 2, the resolution which states "WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to undertake a review of the positions of Truck Driver, Mechanical Equipment Operator and Mechanic in the Town Highway Department;" should read: WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to undertake a review of the positions of Truck Driver, Motor Equipment Operator and Mechanic in the Town Highway Department: Under RESOLVED, it should be changed to read as follows: RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be authorized to retain AMTEK to undertake a review of the position of Truck Driver, Motor Equipment Operator and Mechanic in the Town Highway Department to determine whether these positions should be redefined or reconstructed. A copy of the minutes of September 18, 2002, having been furnished to the Board Members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make corrections or to accept the same as submitted. RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mr. McEver: Continued, October 16, 2002 %59 RESOLVED, that the minutes of September 18, 2002 are hereby approved as submitted. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Overstrom and seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned at 9:45 p.m. to discuss a possible litigation matter. Carried. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Overstrom: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting be reconvened at 10:02 p.m. Carried. On Motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 10:04 p.m.