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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-22March 22, 2017
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
March 22, 2017
A Regular Meeting of the Lansing Town Board was held at the Town Hall Board Room,
29 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY on the above date at 6:40 p.m. (The meeting was
previously scheduled for March 15, 2017, but was rescheduled due to snow.) The
meeting was called to order by the Supervisor, Edward LaVigne and opened with the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll call by Deborah K. Munson, Town Clerk, showed
the following to be
PRESENT:
Andra Benson, Councilperson (left at 7:40) Katrina Binkewicz, Councilperson
Robert Cree, Councilperson Doug Dake, Councilperson
Edward LaVigne, Supervisor
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT:: Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, Charlie "Cricket" Purcell, Highway
Superintendent, Steve Colt, Director of Parks and Recreation, Dan Veaner, Lansing Star,
Michael Long, Town Planning Consultant, Cassandra Negley, Lansing Ledger, Ted
Laux, Connie Wilcox, Chris Williams, Jason Seymour, Marie Almon-Larison, Mike
Koplinka-Loehr, Liz Cree, Dennis Griffin, and a few other attendees.
LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY REPORT — EMILY FRANCO
The following report was available as a handout.
TOWN BOARD UPDATES
FROM THE LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY
March 15, 2017
The community will soon notice a new sign outside LCL. Thanks to a generous
donation from her family in memory of Janet Dean, LCL will be able to replace the
existing sign with a more visible, lighted sign that includes space for notices.
2. Applications for LCL Board of Trustee openings are available at the LCL Circulation
desk. Petitions must be completed by 1:30 PM, Friday, March 24, 2017. There are
three open positions with two incumbents running.
3. The LCL Annual Community Meeting will be held Monday, April 24 at 7:00 PM at
LCL. The annual trustee election and budget vote will be from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
on Tuesday, April 25, 2017.
4. The Friends of LCL will be sponsoring a number of programs this spring, to include:
a. March 25 at 11:00 AM — Bob Proehl, local author and business owner will
present on the process of bringing a book concept to fruition
b. April (date/time TBD) — David Reynolds, the life of a pilot
c. May (date/time TBD) — Erica Mims, historical Quilts, with exhibit
d. June 16 & 17 — Book Sale
e. December 1 & 2 — Artisan Fair
5. The March and April LCL Art Exhibit features drawings by Cully Van Buren, a
Lansing artist and chef whose work aims to capture the personalities of animals.
6. The Alzheimer's Association is hosting a program at LCL on Tuesday, March 28 at
5:00 PM on the basics of memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease.
TOMPKINS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE — MIKE SIGLER
The following report was available as a handout.
Tompkins County Legislator
Michael Sigler
March 22, 2017
March 22, 2017
Hello and thanks for having me in again. Tompkins Cortland Community College
President Dr. Carl Haynes gave his final report to the Tompkins County Legislature and
it was sobering. He said the College is addressing "brutal facts": declining State support
for community colleges (with a per -FTE base aid just $22 higher than nine years ago);
limited County Sponsor support; and enrollment decline (a nearly 12% decline in total
enrollment and 30% decrease in core enrollment over the past five years, with the
College experiencing its largest one-year decline this year.)
Stressing the vital importance of retaining current students, President Haynes described
four strategic priorities for the College, as were established in 2015: Redesigning the
transition and first semester experience to increase the success for more students;
providing ongoing support for high -need students; identifying key marketing strategies to
strengthen the College experience in ways that will resonate with current and prospective
students; and strengthening the collection, sharing, and use of meaningful information to
guide planning and resource allocation. Among the many achievements noted are
significant progress on the College's new Child Care Center, with $1.5 million for
construction included in the State budget and an endowment campaign well underway,
and involvement by Computer Graphics students in numerous community projects.
The Legislature accepted a more than $600,000 shared -services grant. The grant funds
will fund further extension of the Office's municipal records digitization and storage
program, partnering with Cortland County and the Cortland County Towns of Harford
and Virgil.
The Legislature discussed, but ultimately did not approve, a member -filed resolution
advanced by Legislator Dooley Kiefer, "in recognition of leadership by local
governments in shared services initiatives and the loss of State aid over the past three
decades." The measure would have expressed concern about the latest proposed
government efficiency proposal and again state the view that unfunded mandates are the
biggest contributor to local property taxes. While we all agree that it is a problem, I'm
hoping to open doors with the Governor and not continue to close them.
Last night, we allocated $287,000 for the Pine Tree Road intersection improvements at
Ellis Hollow Road and the East Hill Plaza entrance in the Town of Ithaca. Federal
reimbursement is expected for 90% of the total project cost, with an anticipated County
funding contribution of $28,700.
We also allocated $1,750 in Contingent funding to pay part of the cost of a water and
sewer infrastructure study in the Town of Dryden, to match an identical contribution by
the Town of Dryden. The study will help determine the potential for new housing
development in the Town. I mention this because there is money at the county still in a
pot for these kinds of studies if the Town of Lansing ever needs it. Last year, we put
aside $30,000 to fund these kind of studies for more housing.
Again, I want to thank Marcia Lynch, our public information officer, who makes this
report possible.
MOTION TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #2
OF 2017 -AMENDING ZONING DEFINITION OF BUILDING HEIGHT
Councilperson Robert Cree moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #2 OF 2017 -AMENDING ZONING DEFINITION OF
BUILDING HEIGHT at 6:42 pm. Supervisor Edward LaVigne seconded the motion.
All in Favor - 5 Opposed - 0
Town Counsel Guy Krogh clarified that New York State changed the code to define
building height. He specified that it's a change with the definition, not a change with the
actual height.
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MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Councilperson Robert Cree moved
to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #2 OF
2017 -AMENDING ZONING DEFINITION OF BUILDING HEIGHT at 6:44 pm.
Councilperson Andra Benson seconded the motion.
All in Favor - 5 Opposed - 0
MOTION TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #3
OF 2017 -CLARIFYING AND UPDATING TAX EXEMPTIONS AND OPTING
OUT OF TAX EXEMPTIONS UNDER REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW & 487
Councilperson Andra Benson moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #3 OF 2017 -CLARIFYING AND UPDATING TAX
EXEMPTIONS AND OPTING OUT OF TAX EXEMPTIONS UNDER REAL
PROPERTY TAX LAW § 487 at 6:45 pm. Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz seconded
the motion.
All in Favor - 5 Opposed - 0
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Councilperson Robert Cree moved
to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #3 OF
2017 -CLARIFYING AND UPDATING TAX EXEMPTIONS AND OPTING OUT
OF TAX EXEMPTIONS UNDER REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW § 487 at 6:46 pm.
Councilperson Doug Dake seconded the motion.
All in Favor - 5 Opposed - 0
PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT — STEVE COLT
The following report was available as a handout.
Parks & Recreation Department
Town Board Meeting
3/15/17
RECREATION
• Spring can't be faraway because our LBP and LSP forms for baseball and
softball went into the schools on Friday March 3rd. These registration forms are
due in our office by March 24t". We usually average around 300 participants as
a total for both programs.
• We are really hoping for registration forms to come in sooner than later because
so much depends upon the number of players, i.e. coaches needed, equipment
prep, shirt and hat order, scheduling etc..
• Our coaches/team selection meetings are set. The LSP softball meeting is April
4 and the LBP baseball meeting is April 5. Practices will start by mid-April
pending field conditions.
• We have planned for our annual Spring Training Clinics over the schools spring
break week. These are 2 -hour clinics conducted by the respective baseball and
softball varsity coaches and players.
• Rock Climbing Camp has been scheduled at Cornell over the spring break week.
This has been a popular camp for many years. The climbing wall at Cornell is a
great facility.
• Registration forms for the Saturday Morning Spring Soccer program are ready to
go. This program is very popular and is for players that are U6 and U8, and was
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run by Adam Heck. We will carry on with Benji Parkes, Eric Stickel and Jason
Ouellette. This program will not compete with our traditional spring sport
offerings.
• Still no pool at the high school, so we have not been able to offer our Saturday
Morning Swim Lessons this year. In addition, no Open Swim for adults. The
pool will not be available this summer again and hope to have it available by end
of August.
PARKS
• The boat slip lottery took place on Feb. 9, and boat owners have been placed
and notified. We do have a waiting list, and have taken several calls from
people looking for dock spaces.
• 1 reported last month that we built another Kayak rack and it has sold out. So,
we built another rack and that one is almost sold out. We actually turn a slight
profit (this year) on the new racks including the cost of materials and
construction.
• The Dry Dock area is only about half filled at this point. It will sell out when the
weather warms!
• Our "In Park Manager" Ray, will NOT be returning. He was great for us last
summer. The job has been posted. This position is important to keep our very
busy park running smoothly.
• The support posts for the new dock located in the swim area have been driven.
This will be a nice addition to our waterfront, and is being built by our Highway
crew.
Supervisor Edward LaVigne reported the Bi -Centennial meeting was being held tonight
in the back office of the Recreation Department.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT — CHARLIE "CRICKET" PURCELL
Cricket reported the following:
Snow Storm Stella: The storm was not out of the ordinary for the Highway Department.
The cost for the equipment, labor and materials was about $61,000; total for three days.
Winds: The high winds a couple weeks ago caused problems with the cover all building.
They are waiting to hear from the insurance company.
Warren Road Sewer: One pump is broken and the second pump is in very bad shape.
They have a rental pump there now which is basically working for both pumps. The
pumps need to be larger to take care of the capacity. The cost to the sewer district will be
about $19,000 for two new pumps. There is only one supplier in NYS. There is a sewer
budget, but this amount of money is beyond the budget. This is an emergency situation
and there is only a single source supplier, so the Highway Superintendent can make the
decision to purchase the new pumps.
Town Counsel Guy Krogh, will check to see if any paperwork is needed for the purchase
of new pumps, but Cricket has the "go ahead". A budget mod maybe all that is needed.
Dred2ina: All set with the Army Corps (good through 2022) and the DEC (good through
2019). The creek is too high now, so this will take place later - usually between January
and March 15tH
Dock at Mvers Park: This is near completion.
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Town Barn Generator: The generator is up and running. It's run once a week.
PLANNING CONSULTANT REPORT — MICHAEL LONG
Mike reported the following:
Training: Next week some people on the Planning Board and ZBA will be attending
training in Saratoga.
NYSEG: The Town has received an application for a tower next to the substation.
Village Solar: They are looking at an amendment to their overall plan; replacing the old
buildings with new structures.
Beautification Grant: Thanks to Katrina Binkewicz for her work on getting the $2,000
grant which will be used for plants and trees at Myers Park. Thanks to Debbie Munson
for getting the last minute motion in the meeting tonight.
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz asked about a bus stop for Village Solar. Mike
reported he was not sure about this. Supervisor Edward LaVigne said he would check on
the bus stop.
ENGINEER'S REPORT — DAVE HERRICK
The following report was available as a handout.
Water System Planning and Maintenance
a. Town CWD, Extension 3: Buck Road, Conlon Road and Wilson Road Area:
• Final Notice of Intent was submitted to NYS Agriculture and Markets and
response was mailed to the Town that the NOI is deemed complete. A decision
on any adverse effects to viable farm enterprises will be rendered by the
Commissioner by April 18, 2017.
• Based on Ag & Markets determination and possible conditions, the Engineer's
Map, Plan and Report (MPR) will begin immediately thereafter.
b. Town CWD, Extension 4: Drake Road:
• Draft Engineer's MPR was submitted for Town review.
• Direction was received to include the Atwater Road area in the proposed district
extension. The MPR is being revised accordingly.
C. Burdick Hill Pump Station
• Bid opening was Thursday, March 9' and 2 bids were received.
• The low bid of $135,000 from O'Connell Electric was withdrawn due to their
error in excluding significant plumbing and mechanical work from their pricing.
The second bid from Grant Street Construction is $279,000.
• Recommend rejecting all bids and re -issue the documents for a new bid date in
April. The geographic region for soliciting bids will be expanded.
2. Stormwater Planning and Maintenance
a. MS4 Program
• The Town's annual report for 2016 will be due on March 19. Will assist Town
SMO as much as needed.
Transportation Planning
a. Salmon Creek Dredging
• USACE permit was received February 15th and is applicable through 2022.
• No dredging will occur this winter.
4. Code Enforcement and Planning
a. Code Enforcement Office and Planning Department:
• Updating Comprehensive Plan map for Highway Network.
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AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE REPORT — CONNIE WILCOX
Connie reported the following:
The Agriculture Committee had a great meeting on March 13, 2017. Most farmers were
receptive to having a new water district on Buck Road, but they don't want it to take farm
land away. This will be discussed more next month and Dave Herrick will be there to
answer questions.
Mike Long and Connie will meet with the sub -committee on March 23, 2017 to discuss
the Agriculture Land Ordinance and the maps. The sub -committee has done a great job
of reviewing the ordinance.
Several committee members attended the Ag Summit on March 8, 2017 in Dryden. There
was a lot of discussion concerning solar. The lawyer that did the gas drilling leases spoke
and he stated Renovus was the best company for solar. Most land owners are not in favor
of taking big chunks of land for solar purposes.
The AgStravaganza will be on The Commons this year on April 1, 2017.
There was a nice article in the Tompkins Weekly publication last week about Just A Few
Acres; Pete Larson's farm.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE — CONNIE WILCOX
Connie reported the following:
The Planning Board keeps reviewing the same items and they need to move forward.
They are concerned about the maps. Mike Long is working with the county to finish the
maps. The Comprehensive Plan is a guide; not an ordinance or a law. It needs to get
done in order to move forward with zoning updates.
Supervisor Edward LaVigne stated the Comprehensive Plan drives our land use
ordinance, etc.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - No one addressed the Town Board.
RESOLUTION MAKING SEORA NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
APPROVING AND ADOPTING LOCAL LAW #2 OF 2017, AMENDING
ZONING DEFINITION OF BUILDING HEIGHT
Town Counsel Guy Krogh reviewed Part 2, Impact Assessment, of the SEAF for Local
Law #2 of 2017.
RESOLUTION 17-62
RESOLUTION MAKING SEQRA NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING LOCAL LAW #2 OF 2017,
AMENDING ZONING DEFINITION OF BUILDING HEIGHT
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, with updated and amended building codes, including the provisions of the
International Code Council, NYS and the Codes Division have amended the definition of
building heights, and it is deemed in the best interests of the Town and its citizens to have
both zoning and building codes agree upon what the term "building height" means; and
WHEREAS, this action was classified as an Unlisted Action under SEQRA and the Town
Board duly declared its intent to be lead agency for a coordinated review, and no other
agency having objected or requested lead agency status within the 30 days following
service of the notice, and
WHEREAS, a § 239 referral was duly made and County Planning noted no negative
intercommunity or countywide impacts; and
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WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly noticed and duly held at the Lansing Town Hall
on the 22nd day of March, 2017, whereat all persons interested in the subject matter of
this local law were duly heard; and
WHEREAS, after due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has hereby resolved, and determined and ordered, as follows:
RESOLVED and DETERMINED, that after consideration of the potential environmental
impacts, including those reviewed in accord with 6 NYCRR § 617.7(c), the Town Board
finds that the proposed action of approving the proposed local law will neither
individually nor cumulatively have any moderate or significant negative environmental
consequences or impacts; and it is further
RESOLVED and DETERMINED, that this declaration is made in accord with Article 8
of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law and SEQRA regulations
promulgated thereunder, and accordingly, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, based
upon: (i) its thorough review of the SEAF, and any and all other documents prepared and
submitted with respect to this proposed action and its environmental review; (ii) its
thorough review of the potential relevant areas of environmental concern to determine if
the proposed action may have any moderate or significant adverse impact on the
environment, including, but not limited to, the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR § 617.7(c);
and (iii) its completion of the SEAF, including the findings noted therein (if any, and
which findings are incorporated herein as if set forth at length), hereby makes a negative
determination of environmental significance ("Negative Declaration") in accordance with
SEQRA for the above referenced proposed actions, and determines that an Environmental
Impact Statement is therefore not required; and it is further
RESOLVED and ORDERED, that a responsible officer of the Town Board of the Town
of Lansing is hereby authorized and directed to complete and sign, as required, the
determination of significance, confirming the foregoing Negative Declaration, which
fully completed and signed SEAF and determination of significance shall be incorporated
by reference in this Resolution; and it is further
RESOLVED, that Local Law Number 2 of 2017 be and hereby is approved and adopted
in the form as presented to this meeting, and in such form "be it so enacted;" and it is
further
RESOLVED and ORDERED, that in accord with the Municipal Home Rule Law, the
final, adopted version of this local law shall be filed with the Town Clerk, and the said
Town Clerk shall within 20 days hereof file the same with the NYS Department of State,
Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code, One Commerce
Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12231, as required by Municipal
Home Rule Law.
The question of the adoption of such proposed resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Robert Cree, duly seconded by Councilperson Doug Dake, and put to a
roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye
Councilperson Robert Cree - Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
March 22, 2017.
TOWN OF LANSING, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK
LOCAL LAW NUMBER 2 OF 2017
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE ADMINISTRATIVE DEFINITION OF
BUILDING HEIGHT IN THE LAND USE ORDINANCE TO MEET UPDATED
DEFINITION IN BUILDING CODES
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Be it enacted by the Town of Lansing as follows:
Section 1: This Local Law shall be referred to as "Local Law #2 of 2017." It is the
intent of this Local Law to amend the Town of Lansing Land Use
Ordinance, as last amended by Local Law #1 of 2015, to amend the
definitions of building height to match the newly adopted and updated
New York State Code definitions of such same term.
Section 2: Article III, entitled "Definitions" is amended to delete the current
definition of "Building Height" and substitute therefor the following:
Building Height. The vertical distance from finished grade
to the highest point on a flat or mansard roof and to the
average height of a pitched, gabled, hip or gambrel roof.
On a hillside lot finished grade should be considered as the
average finished grade on the uphill side of the structure.
Section 3: Such definition shall not apply to cellular and communications towers,
which heights shall be computed per the Town's applicable cellular tower
or communications tower local law(s). Nor shall such rule apply to
fences, which shall be measured vertically from their point of connection
at ground level.
Section 4: Any building that has been issued a building permit, and building plans
now under review in relation to any formal review under site planning,
special permitting, zoning permits, subdivision, planned development, or a
variance review shall have the option to proceed under the old rules or this
new building height rule, but only if the final approval or permit is issued
and substantial construction and improvements are placed in the ground on
or before May 1, 2017, after which each such permit or project shall abide
by this amended definition and its effects.
Section 5: This Local Law shall take effect immediately.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING LOCAL LAW #3 OF 2017, CLARIFYING AND
UPDATING TAX EXEMPTIONS AND OPTING OUT OF TAX EXEMPTIONS
UNDER REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW & 487
RESOLUTION 17-63
RESOLUTION ADOPTING LOCAL LAW #3 OF 2017, CLARIFYING
AND UPDATING TAX EXEMPTIONS AND OPTING OUT OF
TAX EXEMPTIONS UNDER REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW § 487
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town had already combined its senior citizen and related exemptions
with its cold war veteran exemptions, but alternative veterans exemptions and certain
senior construction housing improvement exemptions remained the subject of separate
local laws dating as far back as 1989, which laws need updating, and the Town had
further elected to opt out of the § 487 tax exemption for certain energy facilities, and such
election is referenced in a local law from 2013, and there is an overall need to update,
confirm, modernize, and place all exemptions into one easy to track and administer
location; and
WHEREAS, such action is deemed a Type II Action under SEQRA such that no
environmental review is required; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly noticed and duly held at the Lansing Town Hall
on the 22nd day of March, 2017, whereat all persons interested in the subject matter of
this local law were duly heard; and
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WHEREAS, after due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has hereby resolved, and determined and ordered, as follows:
RESOLVED, that Local Law Number 3 of 2017 be and hereby is approved and adopted
in the form as presented to this meeting, and in such form "be it so enacted;" and it is
further
RESOLVED and ORDERED, that in accord with the Municipal Home Rule Law, the final,
adopted version of this local law shall be filed with the Town Clerk, and the said Town Clerk
shall within 20 days hereof file the same with the NYS Department of State, Division of
Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code, One Commerce Plaza, 99
Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12231, as required by Municipal Home Rule Law.
The question of the adoption of such proposed resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, and put to
a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye
Councilperson Robert Cree - Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
March 22, 2017.
TOWN OF LANSING, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK
LOCAL LAW NUMBER 3 OF 2017
Senior Citizens, Disabled Citizens, and Veterans Real Property
Partial Tax Exemptions, Senior Living Quarters Improvement Exemptions,
and Elections to Opt -Out of § 487 of the Real Property Tax Law
SECTION 1: HISTORY: This local law combines and thus supersedes and
repeals Local Law #5 of 2007, as amended by Local Law #2 of 2009 and Local Law #1
of 2016, which Local Law #5 of 2007 repealed and replaced Local Law #5 of 2002 and
Ordinance #50 of the Town of Lansing (which repealed Ordinance No. 5 (as adopted
August 9, 1966, which Ordinance was amended November 30, 1970, March 11, 1975,
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, January 17, 2001,
October 16, 2002, and November 15, 2006). This local law also integrates, supersedes
and repeals Local Law #1 of 2002, Local Law #5 of 2008, a local law that amended
Local Law #5 of 2007, said Local Law #5 of 2007, and Local Law #1 of 1989, as
amended by Local Law #1 of 1997, as well as every such amendatory local law. It is
hereby declared the intent of the Town of Lansing to repeal all prior inconsistent laws
and ordinances and have this local law reflect, in a single location, all real property tax
exemptions and elections that are adopted or applicable in the Town of Lansing and that
are required by New York State to be documented by legislation.
SECTION 2: SAVINGS AND AUTHORITY AND PURPOSES: In the event
of any irreconcilable conflict between this local law and the New York State Real
Property Law ("RPTL"), the RPTL shall govern. Pursuant to such provisions of the
RPTL, the Town of Lansing may make certain elections to provide partial tax
exemptions, at varying levels and under varying rules, for certain citizens. Included
among these provisions, among others, are RPTL §§ 458, 458-a, 458-b, 467, 469 and
487. This local law makes and confirms the existing exemptions and restates and amends
some exemptions, including by selecting some exemptions and not others, using or not
using and approving maximum exemptions levels, and by opting out of some tax
exemptions altogether.
SECTION 3: SENIOR AND DISABLED CITIZEN EXEMPTIONS: Real
property located in the Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins, owned by one or more
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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 be
partially exempt from taxation by said Town for the applicable taxes specified in RPTL §
467 based upon the income of the owner or the combined income of the owners pursuant
to the following table:
ANNUAL OR COMBINED PERCENTAGE
ASSESSED
ANNUAL INCOME OF OWNERS VALUATION
EXEMPT
UP TO
$29,000.00
50%
$29,000.00 to
$30,000.00
45%
$30,000.01 to
$31,000.00
40%
$31,000.01 to
$32,000.00
35%
$32,000.01 to
$32,900.00
30%
$32,900.01 to
$33,800.00
25%
$33,800.01 to
$34,700.00
20%
$34,700.01 to
$35,600.00
15%
$35,600.01 to
$36,500.00
10%
$36,500.01 to
$37,400.00
5%
SECTION 4: REAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT EXEMPTIONS FOR
SENIOR CITIZEN LIVING QUARTERS: Pursuant to RPTL § 469 an assessment
exemption for improvements made to construct or reconstruct living quarters for a parent
or grandparent is hereby provided for all properties meeting the requirements of said
RPTL § 469 where the real property is the principal place of residence of the qualifying
owner of such real property. Such exemption applies to the extent of any increase in
assessed value of residential real 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 who uses such living quarters
as their principle place of residence; provided, however, that such exemption shall not
exceed: (i) the increase in assessed value resulting from construction or reconstruction of
such property; or (ii) 20% of the total assessed value of such property as improved; or
(iii) 20% of the median sale price of residential property as reported in the most recent
sales statistical summary published in, for or by Tompkins County as referenced in RPTL
§ 469.
SECTION 5: VETERANS EXEMPTIONS: New York State recognizes
different types of veterans' exemptions and, in accord with RPTL §§ 458, 458-a and 458-
b, the Town of Lansing extends to veterans the following exemptions:
A. For all past war veterans honorably discharged (and their qualifying relatives) that
meet the criteria of RPTL § 458-a (the Alternate Veterans Exemption): (1) qualifying
residential real property shall be exempt from taxation to the extent of 15% of the
assessed value of such property not exceeding $15,000; (2) in addition to this 15%
exemption, where the veteran served in a combat theatre or combat zone of operations
documented as required by said § 458-b, qualifying residential real property also shall be
exempt from taxation to the extent of 10% of the assessed value of such property not
exceeding $10,000; and (3) in addition to such 15% and 10% exemptions, where the
veteran received a qualifying compensation rating because of a service connected
disability, qualifying residential real property shall be exempt from taxation to the extent
of the product of the assessed value of such property multiplied by 50% of the veteran's
disability rating, provided, however, that such exemption shall not exceed $50,000.
B. For all veterans honorably discharged (and their qualifying relatives) that meet the
criteria of RPTL § 458-b (the Cold War Veterans Exemption): (1) qualifying residential
real property shall be exempt from taxation to the extent of 15% of the assessed value of
such property for a 10 -year period not exceeding $12,000; and (2) in addition to this 15%
exemption, where the veteran received a qualifying compensation rating because of a
service connected disability, qualifying residential real property shall be exempt from
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taxation for a 15% exemption for 10 -year period not exceeding $40,000 if such veteran is
disabled.
SECTION 6: OPT -OUT OF § 487: No exemption from taxation shall be
applicable with respect to any solar or wind energy system or farm waste energy system.
The Town may, consistent with RPTL § 487, and other provisions of law and the
implementing rules and regulations, enter into a payment in lieu of taxes agreement in
respect of the installation of or improvements relating to any such facilities.
SECTION 7: APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES:
The partial exemptions provided by this local law shall be limited to such property and
persons as meet the conditions, qualifications, exclusions, and limitations set forth in the
RPTL. This local law shall be administered in accordance with said law, as now adopted
and as amended from time to time. Application for such exemption(s) must be made by
the owner or all of the owners of the property on forms prescribed by the State Board of
Assessment furnished by and to the Tompkins County Assessment Department. All of
said owners shall furnish the required information, execute the forms in the manner
required by or prescribed in such forms, and such completed form(s) shall be filed in the
Assessment Department Office on or before the appropriate taxable status date.
SECTION 8: FALSE STATEMENTS AND PENALTIES: Any willful false
statement made on or in the application for any exemption shall be, in addition to any
other penalty or provision provided by New York State Law, a criminal violation of this
local law and punishable by fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500.00. Any
willful false statement made on or in the application for any exemption shall, in addition
to the foregoing, disqualify the applicant or applicants (and those qualifying through such
applicant(s)) from seeking or obtaining further exemptions for a period of five years.
These remedies are non-exclusive and in addition to any other action, right, proceeding,
or sanction that may or could be imposed by any person or governmental agency by law.
SECTION 9: EFFECTIVE DATE: This local law shall take effect
immediately.
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL
LAW #4 OF 2017 A LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT
ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW & 3-C
RESOLUTION 17-64
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL
LAW #4 OF 2017 A LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY
LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 3-C
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is hereby authorized to adopt a
budget for the fiscal year 2018; and
WHEREAS, said proposed Local Law proposes: (1) to override the limit on the amount
of real property taxes that may be levied by the Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins
pursuant to General Municipal Law § 3-C (2) pursuant to Town Law Article 12-C,
governed by the Town Board for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018 and ending
December 31, 2018 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the "tax levy limit"
as defined by General Municipal Law § 3-C; and
WHEREAS, this proposed Local Law if adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of General
Municipal Law § 3-C which expressly authorizes the Town Board to override the Tax
Levy Limit by the adoption of a Local Law approved by a vote of at least sixty percent
(60%) of the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, and upon deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has hereby
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RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing will be held at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn
Road, Lansing, New York, being in the Town of Lansing, on the 19th day of April 2017,
at 6:35 pm, to consider public input and comments upon such proposed Local Law, and
to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, and to take such action thereon as is
required or permitted by law; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New
York, is hereby authorized and directed to cause a Notice of Public Hearing to be
published in the official newspaper of the Town of Lansing, and also to post a copy
thereof on the Town signboard maintained by the Town Clerk, in accord with the law.
The question of the adoption of such proposed resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Doug Dake, duly seconded by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, and put to a
roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye
Councilperson Robert Cree - Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
March 22, 2017.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION AND RE -DEDICATION OF
EXISTING AND OPEN PUBLIC HIGHWAYS KNOWN AS VILLAGE CIRCLE,
AND THE PHASE II ROADWAYS AT LANSING COMMONS KNOWN AS
SEACORD LANE AND WOODSEDGE DRIVE (EXTENSION)
RESOLUTION 17-65
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DEDICATION AND RE -DEDICATION OF
EXISTING AND OPEN PUBLIC HIGHWAYS KNOWN AS VILLAGE
CIRCLE, AND THE PHASE II ROADWAYS AT LANSING COMMONS
KNOWN AS SEACORD LANE AND WOODSEDGE DRIVE (EXTENSION)
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the public highway known as Village Circle was re -named as part of the
VCVS PDA process and, with the water tank and interconnection improvements for the
Bone Plain Water Tank Project now completed, a final clean-up and re -dedication of such
roadway was needed due to a need to solve an old problem relative to a small segment of
such roadway that had never been formally dedicated, even though well in use as a public
highway, such that the final dedication or re -dedication of the entire roadway was
planned for after the completion of the water tank project due to the desire to avoid
duplicative expenses in surveying, and just in case the roadway location needed to be
changed to accommodate project needs; and
WHEREAS, such roadway was fully mapped and re -mapped, and such mapping and
deeds of dedication were duly reviewed, approved, and authorized to be filed, and having
been so filed and as a matter of formality the Town Board wishes to now acknowledge
and formally accept dedication and re -dedication of such public highways; and
WHEREAS, somewhat similarly, Lansing Commons Phase I roadways were previously
dedicated and the completion of roadways for Phase II was accomplished in the Fall of
2016, and such roadways and their infrastructure were fully inspected and tested and
accepted, and since such date such roads have been open to public use such that they are
and were public highways, but due to the need for a verified as built survey, the formal
dedication by deed was delayed for surveying; and
WHEREAS, such roadways were fully mapped and such mapping and deeds of
dedication were also duly reviewed, approved, and authorized to be filed, and having
been so filed and as a matter of formality the Town Board wishes to acknowledge and
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formally accept dedication of such public highways to be named Seacord Lane and
Woodsedge Drive (as extended), each and both as so shown and named upon the
approved Final Major Subdivision Plat (as filed in April, 2012), and as further shown and
so named upon the as built roadway survey (as filed in February, 2017); and
WHEREAS, after due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has hereby resolved as follows:
RESOLVED, that the Town unconditionally accepts the conveyance, transfer, and gifting
of lands and improvements thereupon from the landowner -developer thereof, and that the
formal dedication of Village Circle roadways be and hereby is accepted and approved,
including the description and mapping thereof and therefor as are on file and of record at
the County Clerk's Office as Instrument #2017-01986; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town unconditionally accepts the conveyance, transfer, and gifting
of lands and improvements thereupon from the landowner -developer thereof, and that
Seacord Lane and Woodsedge Drive (as extended) be and hereby are accepted and
approved, including the description and mapping thereof and therefor as are on file and of
record at the County Clerk's Office as Instrument #2017-02049; and it is further
RESOLVED, that said roadways continue as public highways and be hereafter fully
taken in charge and be maintained by the Town of Lansing, and that the Highway
Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to adopt any necessary orders in relation to
such roadways as he shall deem necessary or advisable in relation to such public
highways, including but not limited to the provisions of the New York State Highway
Law § 171.
The question of the adoption of such proposed resolution was duly motioned by
Supervisor Edward LaVigne, duly seconded by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, and
put to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye
Councilperson Robert Cree - Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
March 22, 2017.
RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING BEARDSLEY DESIGN
ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR HIGHWAY
BARN AND PARKS AND RECREATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
FACILITIES
A FORMAL RESOLUTION WAS PROPOSED AND SECONDED AND THEN
AFTER DISCUSSION WITHDRAWN FOR MORE STUDY.
RESOLUTION HIRING JESSICA HOLLENBECK AS PART-TIME
RECREATION ASSISTANT TO ACT IN A SUSTITUTE CAPACITY
FOR THE LANSING DROP IN PROGRAM
RESOLUTION 17-66
RESOLUTION HIRING JESSICA HOLLENBECK AS PART-TIME
RECREATION ASSISTANT TO ACT IN A SUBSTITUTE
CAPACITY FOR THE LANSING DROP IN PROGRAM
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, there is a need for a Part -Time Recreation Assistant to act in a substitution
capacity when the need arises as the Lansing Drop In Program operates with four
employees at all times; and,
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WHEREAS, said position, Part -Time Recreation Assistant, for the Lansing Drop In
Program was sought to be filled; and
WHEREAS, an acceptable and qualified individual was located, and are therefore
proposed to be hired to fulfill such job requirement; and
WHEREAS, after review and discussion of such proposal, the Town Board of the Town
of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that Jessica Hollenbeck be and hereby is approved to be employed as a
Town of Lansing Grade 2, Step 1 Employee, as Part -Time Recreation Assistant, to act in
a substitute capacity for the Lansing Drop In Program, with such employment to
commence March 6, 2017 at the rate of $11.98 per hour, and it's further
RESOLVED, that the appropriate Town officer be and hereby is authorized to make such
changes to the Towns' employment and civil service rosters, to file the required Civil
Service forms to effect such changes per this Resolution, and to file Form 428s, if
required.
The question of the adoption of such proposed resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, duly seconded by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, and
put to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye
Councilperson Robert Cree - Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
March 22, 2017.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR GENERAL FUND
A AND HIGHWAY FUND DA FUND BALANCE
RESOLUTION 17-67
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS GENERAL FUND A
AND HIGHWAY FUND DA FUND BALANCE
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has Adopted a Reserve Fund Policy of 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to allocate a portion of the surplus Fund Balance to
various Town Reserve Funds; and
WHEREAS, upon due consideration, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby authorizes the Town
Supervisor to allocate a portion of the surplus Fund Balance recognized from General
Fund A in the amount of $10,674.00 to Repair Reserve, and $3,166 to Parks &
Recreation Reserves, and $4,630 to Technology Reserve; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby
authorizes the Town Supervisor to allocate a portion of the surplus Highway Fund DA
Fund Balance in the amount of $15,000.00 to Capital Reserves for Highway Equipment;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby
authorizes the Town Supervisor to allocate surplus General Fund A Fund Balance in the
amount of $100,000.00 to General DA Fund Balance.
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The question of the adoption of such proposed resolution was duly motioned by
Supervisor Edward LaVigne, duly seconded by Councilperson Doug Dake, and put to a
roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Robert Cree - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried and duly adopted on
March 22, 2017.
RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS AND AUTHORIZING RE -BIDDING
UPON BURDICK HILL PUMP STATION PUMP REPLACEMENT PROJECT
AND APPROVE UPDATED ENGINEERING ESTIMATES OF COSTS
RESOLUTION 17-68
RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS AND AUTHORIZING RE -BIDDING
UPON BURDICK HILL PUMP STATION PUMP REPLACEMENT PROJECT
AND APPROVE UPDATED ENGINEERING ESTIMATES OF COSTS
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, in June 2014 the Town Engineer completed an Engineer's Report
recommending electrical and pump repairs and replacements that are needed for the Burdick
Hill Pump Station, which is the backbone of the Consolidated Water District (CWD), and
which pump station, if it fails, will result in a loss of water supplies to the majority of the
CWD; and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer completed the project plans and developed bid
specifications for public bidding, including under Local Law #2 of 2015 (Best Value
Bidding), and the project was duly authorized for bidding by resolution of February 15,
2017 (R17-60); and
WHEREAS, although 6 potential bidders attended the bid conference, only 2 bids were
received and one was withdrawn, and in communications with other potential bidders it was
learned that the bid preparation window was too short to allow obtaining subcontractor
estimates and planning for project mobilization, among other causes, and for that and other
reasons it was recommended that all bids be rejected, which right was specifically reserved
in the RFP, and that the project be re -bid through the RFP process; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has
hereby
RESOLVED, that all bids be and hereby are rejected, that the Town Engineer is directed to
issue a new RFP, again under the Town's best value bidding procedures, and continue
towards completing and overseeing the design and implementation of the replacement plans
and construction project for the Burdick Hill Pump Station; and it is further
RESOLVED, that given increasing prices in plumbing and electrical contracting, including
due to the complexity of this project as pumps must run while being replaced, the project
cost has been estimated as increasing to $250,000 (being an increase of no more than
$50,000), and as funding is available for such emergency improvement project from such
same CWD funding source, such higher amount is accepted and approved for proposed
project completion purposes.
The question of the adoption of such proposed resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Robert Cree, duly seconded by Councilperson Doug Dake, and put to a
roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Robert Cree - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
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Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on March
22, 2017.
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO ACCEPT A $2,000 TOMPKINS
COUNTY BEAUTIFICATION GRANT FOR MYERS PARK
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz moved to AUTHORIZE SUPERVISOR TO
ACCEPT A $2,000 TOMPKINS COUNTY BEAUTIFICATION GRANT FOR
MYERS PARK. Councilperson Doug Dake seconded the motion.
All in Favor - 4 Opposed - 0
APPROVE AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND SUPERVISOR'S
REPORT
RESOLUTION 17-69
The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of February, 2017 to all
Board Members and to the Town Clerk. The Supervisor's Report was reviewed by
Councilperson Robert Cree. The bills were reviewed by Councilperson Robert Cree and
Supervisor Edward LaVigne.
Councilperson Doug Dake moved that the Supervisor's Report be approved as submitted
and the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following bills and to make the
following budget modifications.
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 003
DATED 3/22/2017
AUDITED VOUCHER #'s 138-235
PREPAY VOUCHER #'s 138 — 141, 150, 183
AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #'s 14-22
PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #'s 14-17
FUND
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND
(A&B)
$
113,460.42
HIGHWAY FUND
(DA&DB)
$
64,044.34
BONE PLAIN WATER TANK PROJECT (HB)
$
0.00
DRAINAGE DISTRICTS (SDD1,
2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
$
0.00
LANSING LIGHTING
(SI -1, 2 &3)
$
1,449.60
LANSING SEWER DISTRICTS
(SS1, SS3)
$
10,169.55
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS
(SW)
$
82,209.67
TRUST & AGENCY
(TA)
$
45,211.56
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BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
GENERAL A FUND
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
A599 Al 610.400 FR FUND BALANCE TO TECHNOLOGY $17,250.00
BOARD APPROVED GENERAL CODE RES 17-52
A599 A5132.401 FR FUND BALANCE TO GARAGE -BLDG IMPRO $9,129.00
INSTALL GENERATOR RES 16-151
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
GENERAL B FUND
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
B599 B8020.430 FR FUND BAL TO COMP PLAN UPDATE $1,000.00
ADDITIONAL EXPENSES
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
HIGHWAY DA FUND
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
DA599 DA5148.100 FR FUND BAL TO SNOW & ICE PERSONNEL $30,000.00
SNOW STORM STELLA PLUS
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
WATER SW FUND
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
SW 1990.400 SW8310.401 FR CONTINGENCY TO WTR ADM -ENGINEER $10,000.00
UNANTICIPATED ENGINEERING
SW8340.400 SW8340.200 FR TRANS&DIST CONTR TO TRANS&DIST EQUIP $2,960.00
UNANTICIPATED PUMP REPAIR
Councilperson Robert Cree seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll
call vote:
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Robert Cree - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried and duly adopted on
March 22, 2017.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Andra Benson
Previously excused herself to attend another meeting — no report.
Robert Cree
Zoning Board of Aiveals:
Robert reported there was no ZBA meeting this month and last month he was out of
town.
Doug Dake
Nothing to report.
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Katrina Binkewicz
Salt Point:
Katrina stated the Kiosk still looks great.
Emeraencv Planning Committee:
Katrina reported the Emergency Planning Booklets have been distributed around the
Town.
Edward LaViene
Water District:
Ed reported the Town of Lansing is working on the water districts and District Number
Three is five miles of pipe. Ed noted the Drake Road District is also being worked on and
Atwater Road may be included in this District.
TOWN COUNSEL REPORT
Guv Krouh
Nothing to report.
A short break was taken at 7:47 pm.
MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO
DISCUSS A CONTRACT MATTER WHERE DISCLOSURE WOULD
ADVERSELY AND MATERIALLY AFFECT PRICE AND TERMS, AND TO
DISCUSS ANOTHER CONTRACT MATTER INVOLVING THE SPECIFIC PAY
AND PERFORMANCE OF PARTICULAR EMPLOYEES AT 7:56 PM.
Supervisor Edward LaVigne seconded the motion.
All in Favor - 4 Opposed - 0
MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
Supervisor Edward LaVigne moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:22 PM.
Councilperson Doug Dake seconded the motion.
All in Favor - 4 Opposed — 0
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING FOR LOCAL LAW #5 OF
2017. AMENDING LOCAL LAW #1 OF 2017 TO ADJUST ERI BENEFIT TERMS
RESOLUTION 17-70
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING
FOR LOCAL LAW #5 OF 2017,
AMENDING LOCAL LAW #1 OF 2017 TO ADJUST ERI BENEFIT TERMS
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, since 2000 the Town of Lansing has examined the structure of its workforce
and endeavored to share services, combine positons, cross -train employees, and
otherwise restructure the workforce and reduce the number of employees to reduce costs
and create greater overall efficiency in municipal operations without sacrificing needed
services or response times, and over such decades various organizational plans were
created and generally approved as templates to guide such plans and future growth, and at
various times positions have been created and filled, as well as amended, to implement
and help implement such plans; and
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WHEREAS, in order to achieve the goals identified for this plan and to encourage
participation and provide for an actual benefit from such program to employees and the
Town, the Town has learned that it needs to change the terms of the program; and
WHEREAS, this matter has again been reviewed and it remains a Type II Action under
SEQRA such that no environmental review is mandated or required, and upon due
consideration thereof, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has duly
RESOLVED and ORDERED, that a Public Hearing will be held at the Lansing Town
Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, being in the Town of Lansing, on the 19th
day of April 2017, at 6:37 pm, to consider the adoption of proposed Local Law #5 of
2017; and it is further
RESOLVED and ORDERED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins
County, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to cause a Notice of Public Hearing
to be published in the official newspaper of the Town of Lansing, and also to post a copy
thereof on the Town signboard maintained by the Town Clerk.
The question of the adoption of such proposed resolution was duly motioned by
Supervisor Edward LaVigne, duly seconded by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, and
put to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Robert Cree - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on March
22, 2017.
ADJOURN MEETING
Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 9:24 p.m.
Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah K. Munson
Town Clerk
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