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TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL
MEETING
Date. January 2, 2003
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Lansing Town Hall Board Room
AGENDA
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
39 Organizational Review
4. Privilege of the Floor
5. Set Public Hearing - Water District # 17 Ext. # 10
6. Any other Business to come before the Board
7. Board Member Reports
8. Executive Session if Needed
90 Adjournment
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TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
The Lansing Town Board met in Special Session at the Lansing Town Hall on January
02, 2003 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
Douglas McEver
Meg Overstrom
Francis Shattuck
Bonita Boles
Rich John
VISITORS: Dick Platt
ROLL CALL
Supervisor Present
Councilperson Present
Councilperson Present
Councilperson Absent
Councilperson Present
Town Clerk Present
Town Attorney Present
The Supervisor lead all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver, who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mrs. Greenly:
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and directed to have the Town records
and Justice records audited by the Town Board and file his report under Town Law 181 (3).
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Shattuck:
RESOLVED, that the bonds of Public Officials be approved as to the amounts and
company, to wit Peerless Insurance Company and $20,000.00 for employees, $20,000.00 for
Deputy Superintendent $850,000.00 for the Town Tax Collector.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Douglas McEver, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. McEver:
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor appoint the Fire Chief and Company Captains of the
Town as Fire Wardens.
Carried.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mrs. Greenly:
RESOLVED, that the Town Attorneys for the Town be Thaler & Thaler Law Firm and
that they be consulted on an as needed basis.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... ( Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson
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Vote of Town Board ... (Aye ) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... ( Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Shattuck:
RESOLVED, that the Tompkins Trust Company, Fleet Bank, and M & T Bank
be designated as the depositories for the Town of Lansing.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Douglas McEver, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. McEver:
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor Stephen Farkas, Deputy Supervisor, Francis Shattuck
and Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman are authorized to sign checks drawn on
all accounts except the Town Clerk's and the Town Tax Collector's account and that the Town
Clerk, Bonita Boles be authorized to sign checks on the Town Clerk's checking account number
07- 201 -003 -007 at the Tompkins Trust Company and the Tax Collector's checking account
number 01 -101- 082452.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Stephen Farkas, Deputy
Supervisor, Francis Shattuck, and Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman be
authorized to make transfers on all Town accounts and wire transfers that are necessary
throughout the year except the Town Clerk's checking account number 07- 201 - 003 -007 at the
Tompkins Trust Company and the Tax Collector's checking account number 01 -101- 082452.
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Stephen Farkas, Deputy
Supervisor, Francis Shattuck, Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman, are hereby
authorized to use the new service provided by the Tompkins Trust Company entitled "Anytime
Access" on all Town Account's except the Town Clerk's checking account number 07- 201 -003-
007 and Tax Collector's checking account number 01 -101- 082452.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr
Mrs. Greenly:
Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Douglas McEver, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
McEver who moved its adoption, seconded by
RESOLVED, that the Robert's Rules of Order be followed, however, when a Special
Roll Call vote is requested, voting be in alphabetical order and the Supervisor voting last.
Carried.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Shattuck:
RESOLVED, that the Regular Board Meeting of the Town of Lansing Board be held on
the third Wednesday of each month. Additional Special Meetings will be held as needed.
Carried.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption, seconded by
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Mr. McEver:
RESOLVED, that the Town Officers, Authorized Personnel, and Highway
Superintendent are hereby allowed the allowable rate by the IRS in the sum of $ .36 cents per
mile for the use of their private personal automobiles in the performance of their official duties.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mrs. Greenly:
RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to purchase equipment,
tools and implements not to exceed the amount of $2,500.00 without prior notice.
Vote of Town Board. I . (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Shattuck:
RESOLVED, that the vouchers for claims for General Fund and Highway Fund be
presented and audited in accordance with the Town Law A.T. 103, said presentation and audit to
take place by the Town Board at the beginning of each Regular meeting.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. McEver:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board and Town Officials be authorized to attend the
Association of Towns meeting in New York City on February 16 - 19, 2003 and that necessary
expenses be a Town charge. A delegate and alternate to be named prior to said meeting.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mrs. Greenly:
RESOLVED, that Stephen Farkas be named Budget Officer and that Sharon Bowman be
named Co- Budget Officer for the year 2003 to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr.
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Shattuck:
RESOLVED, that Richard K. And Beatrice Davis be named Voting Machine Custodians
for the year 200' ) in compliance with Section 3 -302 of the N.Y.S. Election Law.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. McEver:
RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for Town Officers as compiled in the General
Town Budget for the 200' ) be as follows:
Supervisor
Councilperson
Councilperson
Councilperson
Councilperson/Deputy Sup
Highway Supt.
Town Justice
Town Justice
Town Clerk
Stephen Farkas $ 22,404.00
Katrina Greenly $ 6,276.00
Douglas McEver $ 63276.00
Meg Overstrom $ 63276.00
Francis Shattuck $ 8,148.00
Jack French, Jr. $ 50,591.00
John Howell $ 135000.00
William Burin $ 13,000.00
Bonita Boles $ 32,080.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to pay the above
salaries.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr
Mrs. Greenly:
McEver who moved its adoption, seconded by
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and directed to execute an application for
a permit to maintain and operate a public bathing beach for the year 2003.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs
Mr. Shattuck:
Greenly who moved its adoption, seconded by
RESOLUTION, that Supervisor Farkas be authorized and directed, in lieu of preparing
his financial report under Town Law Section 29 (10), to submit to the Town Clerk, by March 1,
2003, a copy of the report to the State Comptroller required by Section 30 of the General
Municipal Law.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
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Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. McEver:
RESOLVED, that Supervisor Farkas, Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon
Bowman and Deputy Supervisor, Francis Shattuck, be authorized to purchase Certificates of
Deposit and Repurchase Agreements with Town monies at their discretion.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mrs. Greenly:
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk be authorized to issue
Handicapped Parking Permits.
Carried.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Shattuck:
RESOLVED, that the following persons are appointed or confirmed as indicated:
Larry Sharpsteen .... Lansing Representative on the Tompkins County
Enviromnental Management Council
Viola Mullane ...... Lansing Representative on the Tompkins County
Transportation Commission
Steve Colt ......... Lansing Representative on the Tompkins County
Youth Board
Carried.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. McEver:
RESOLVED, that Town Justice, John Howell and William Burin are hereby authorized
to attend the required Judicial Conference School to be held in the spring and the other part in the
fall, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Justices are hereby authorized to pay
yearly dues associated with the N.Y.S. Magistrates Association, and with all charges stated on a
certified voucher from each Justice.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver who moved its adoption seconded by
Mrs. Greenly:
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Journal be designated as the official newspaper for the
Town of Lansing.
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Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly who moved its adoption seconded by
Mr. Shattuck:
RESOLVED, that the following appointments made by the Supervisor be accepted:
LIAISON OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2003
Stephen Farkas - -- Liaison Officer to TCAT- Tompkins County Transportation
Meg Overstrom - -- Liaison Officer Lansing Fire Department
Stephen Farkas - -- Liaison Officer for the Highway Department
Stephen Farkas & Francis Shattuck - -- Liaison Officer for the Intermunicipal Sewer and Outer
Katrina Greenly - --
Katrina Greenly - --
Meg Overstrom - --
Francis Shattuck - --
Stephen Farkas - --
Francis Shattuck - --
Katrina Greenly - --
Stephen Farkas - --
Liaison Officer
Liaison Officer
Liaison Officer
Liaison Officer
Liaison Officer
Municipal Water Board
for the Lansing Park
to the Lansing Recreation Commission
to the LOAP, Senior Citizens and Woodsedge
to Dog Control
to the Town Hall Community Center
Liaison Officer to the Planning Board
Liaison Officer to the Arts Council
Liaison Officer to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Stephen Farkas & Meg Overstrom - -- Liaison Officers to Bolton Point
Douglas McEver - -- Liaison Officer to Gossett Center
Stephen Farkas - -- Liaison Officer to Local Government Leaders Round Table Discussion
Group including Cornell
Meg Overstromn - -- Liaison Officer to Lansing Housing Authority
Stephen Farkas - -- Liaison Officer to Lansing Residential Center
Douglas McEver - -- Liaison Officer to Cayuga Lake Watershed Management Plans
Intermunicipal Organization
Douglas McEver - -- Liaison Officer to Water Resource Technical Committee
(1 year term 1/1/03 - 12/31/03)
Douglas McEver - -- Liaison Officer to Cayuga Medical Center
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr
Mr. McEver:
Carried.
Shattuck who moved its adoption, seconded by
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby appoint Andy
LaVigne as the Town Accountant for the year 2003.
Vote
Vote
Vote
Vote
RESOLUTI
Mrs. Greenly:
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of Town
of Town
of Town
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Board ... (Aye)
Board ... (Aye)
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Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Douglas McEver, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
ler who moved its adoption, seconded by
RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer for the Town be T.G. Miller PC and that they will
be consulted on an as needed basis.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson
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Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly who moved its adoption, seconded by
Mr. Shattuck:
RESOLVED, that Stephen Farkas be the officer and member of the Association of
Towns of the State of New York and Francis Shattuck to be the alternate.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING OF HIGHWAY SERVICES WITH
TOMPKINS COUNTY
By Resolution made by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. McEver at a meeting of the
Lansing Town Board on January 02, 2003, the Town Board passed the following Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Office of the State Comptroller has ruled that counties may no longer
extend their bids for public work (services) to political subdivision, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Section 119 -0 provides that municipalities may
enter into cooperative purchasing agreements to jointly bid needed services, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Article 5 -G, Section 119 -0 states that "any
agreement entered into hereunder shall be approved by each participating municipal corporation
or district by a majority vote of its governing body"
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing be, and it is
hereby authorized to participate purchasing highway materials and services as required for the
operation of the Town Highway Department as follows:
Liquid Bituminous Materials
Vegetation Control
Calcium Chloride Solution
Recycling of Bituminous Materials
Installation of Subsurface Drainage
Installation of Guiderail
Bridge Repair
Traffic Line Painting
Steel Sheet Piling
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town reserves the right to participate in the
State bid if the State bid is lower.
Vote of Town Board. . I (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver moved its adoption and seconded by
Mrs. Greenly:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby approve the
following Town Clerk's 2002 Annual Report, Water Collection Report, and Receiver of Taxes
Report.
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Carried,
TOWN CLERK'S 2002 ANNUAL REPORT
RECEIPTS
Marriage Tanscripts
Sporting Licenses
Marriage Licenses
Decals
Games of Chance Licenses
Bingo Licenses
Bingo Proceeds
Dog Licenses
Junk Yard Licenses
Mobile Home Permits
Photocopies
Faxes Outgoing
TOTAL RECEIPTS
DISBURSEMENTS
Paid to Supervisor for General Fund
Paid to NYS for Sporting Licenses
Paid to NYS DEC for DECALS
Paid to County Treasurer for Dog Licenses
Paid to Ag & Markets for Dog Licenses
Paid to NYS Health Dept for Marriage Licenses
Paid to State Comptroller for Games of Chance Licenses
Paid to State Comptroller for Bingo Licenses
$
30.00
$
760.00
$
1,175.00
$
131701.00
$
50.00
$
975.00
$
539.69
$
10,225.00
$
50.00
$
200.00
$
22.00
$
16.00
$27,743.69
$
10,383.78
$
700.00
$
12,955.08
$
1,899.08
$
661.50
$
528.75
$
30.00
$
585.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $27,743.69
2002 TOWN OF LANSING WATER COLLECTION
Commercial, Residential & McKinney
Month Total Amount
January $ 4,272.58
February 95,579.63
March 11 ,830,32
April 1,063.25
May 831114.40
June 16,780.59
July 11259.61
August 1025351.36
September 6 935.63
October 4.571.75
November 99,026.55
December 234380.36
TOTAL $ 450,166.03
GRAND TOTAL $ 452,602.87
Amount Relevied on 2003 Tax Bills $ 10,18233
(Fee charged to relevy $925.68 & $865.71 penalty included)
Penalt
$ 27.00
369.33
273.74
42.50
133.24
282.68
32.80
183.86
334.58
479.33
112.53
189.55
$ 2,436.84
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TOWN OF LANSING TAX WARRANT FOR THE YEAR 2002
Warrant 7396,728.72
Special Franchise 1,661,590.81
TOTAL WARRANT 53351137.91
Paid To Supervisor 2388,077.45
Paid To County 2.700,000.00
Unpaid Installments 309,058.21
Unpaid Bills 20M67.69
Balance Due County 134,034.56
TOTAL 5,735,137.91
Balance in Checking Account
Penalty Due To Supervisor
Balance Due To County
134,034.56
-0-
134,034.56
Warrant
5,73
5_,13
7.91
Franchise
1,661,590.81
Warrant To Collect
7,396,728.72
Paid To Supervisor 2388,077.45
Paid To County 2,700,000.00
Unpaid Bills To County 203,967.69
Unpaid Installments To County 309,058.21
Balance Due To County 134,034.56
TOTAL 5,735,137.91
TOTAL Penalties Paid To Supervisor 4,625.47
LANSING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS REAPPOINTMENT
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly and seconded by Mr. Shattuck:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby reappoint
Stephen Wright to the Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals effective January 01, 2003 - December
31, 2007.
Vote of Town Board. I . (Aye) Katrina Greenly, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
ALTERNATE POSITION ON THE ZBA:
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. McEver:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has considered a proposal to create
the position of alternate member of the Board of Zoning Appeals; and
WHEREAS, adding the position of alternate member of the Board of Zoning Appeals
would provide the ability to hold fully attended meetings without requiring all members of the
Board to be present, thereby being more efficient and responsive to the needs of the community,
as well as having a greater number of community members involved in making the decisions of
the Board of Zoning Appeals; therefore, it is
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby creates the position of
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alternate member of the Board of Zoning Appeals to serve on a one year appointment.
Carried.
APPOINT DANIEL KONOWALOW AS ALTERNATE TO ZBA:
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. McEver:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has established the position of
alternate member of the Board of Zoning Appeals; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has duly considered individuals
for appointment to serve in the position of alternate member of the Board of Zoning Appeals;
therefore, it is
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby appoints Daniel
Konowalow to the position of alternate member of the Board of Zoning Appeals to serve on a
one year appointment.
Carried.
ACCEPT AND PUBLISH AD FOR TOWN ACCOUNTANT:
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mr. Shattuck:
WHEREAS, pursuant to New York State Law, the Town of Lansing is required to
conduct financial audits of the accounts maintained by the Town of Lansing Supervisor, Town
Clerk and Town Court; and
WHEREAS, the audit services to be provided consist of the review of the Town accounts
for the Town of Lansing Supervisor, Town Clerk and Town Court in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles, as well as with local, New York State and Federal laws, rules and
regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to receive proposals from qualified accounting
firms for conducting the required audits, the proposals to include a general description of the
qualifications of the applicant to perform municipal audit services and identification of the
principal personnel who would be responsible for the Town of Lansing Audits and references
that can attest to the applicant's work experience in performing municipal audit services;
therefore, it is
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor shall prepare a Request For Proposals, which
Request For Proposals shall be published and delivered to area accounting firms, and the
Proposals shall be accepted from qualified accounting firms and accountants that are received on
or before noon on January 15, 2003.
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
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
DOUG MCEVER:
Personal Water Craft:
Mr. McEver stated that the County wants a response to their proposal regarding water
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craft on Cayuga Lake by January 17, 2003. He wants it to be a positive response and felt the
Town of Lansing should take care of their own. He did not feel the figures in the proposal were
correct. All Board Members agreed with Mr. McEver.
KATRINA GREENLY:
Nothing to report.
FRANCIS SHATTUCK.
Municipal Officers Meeting:
Two people from every cormnunity have been appointed to the committee. Lansing's
reps. are Francis Shattuck and Nancy Loncto.
ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS:
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Greenly and seconded by Mr. McEver:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby appoint Francis
Shattuck as the Town's voting delegate and Stephen Farkas as the alternate for the Meeting to be
held in New York City, February 16 - 19, 2003.
Carried.
STEPHEN FARKAS.
A meeting has been set for next Saturday to discuss sewer. The Town of Lansing will not
attend unless something drastic happens before then. Mr. Farkas stated that the City has until the
end of February to come up with something or the Town of Lansing will move forward with
another attempt to get sewer.
On motion, meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor.