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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-17/r REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING Date: March 17, 2004 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Lansing Town Hall Board Room AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 3, Public Hearing — 7:05 p.m. — Fee Schedule 4. Privilege of the Floor: a. Marlene Darfler — LCLC b. Anyone else who wishes to address the Board. 5. Engineer's Report, 6, Code Enforcement Officer's Report, 7. Highway Superintendent's Report. 8. Empire Zone Resolution. 9. Legal Services — Intermunicipal Sewer 10, Approve Audit. 11. Board Member Reports. 12. Executive Session if needed. 13. Adjournment era March 17, 2004 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 Marty Christopher Doug McEver Bud Shattuck Connie Wilcox Bonny Boles Guy Krogh ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilperson Present Councilperson Present Councilperson Present Councilperson Present Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Present VISITORS: Jack French, Dick Platt, Dave Herrick, Alice Farkas, Dana Conley, Joseph Harrison, Marlaine Darfler, Virginia Watts, Alvin Feldzamen, Vince Mehringer, Mola More, Carol and Michael Kammen, Jeff Booth, Dustin LeBlance, Emily Taft, Chris Burling, Tyler June, Chris Hardesty, Michael Lehr, Larry Beck, Amanda Fessenden, Jay O'Rear, Micah Beck and a couple of other residents. Mr. Farkas led all present in the Pledge of Alegiance. FEE SCHEDULE CHANGE — LOCAL LAW NO, 1 FOR THE YEAR 2004: 04 -60 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing for the Fee Schedule change entitled, Local Law No. 1 for the year 2004, be called to order at 7:05 p.m. Carried. Mr. Platt explained the following changes to all present. No one appeared voicing any comments. TOWN OF LANSING, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK LOCAL LAW NUMBER 1 OF 2004 SUBDIVISION, PERMIT, LAND USE AND INSPECTION FEE SHEDULES SECTION 1. TITLE & APPLICATION - This Local Law shall be entitled "Local Law No. 1 of the Year 2004 ", This Local Law repeals, supersedes and replaces (a) Local Law Number 3 of 1984 concerning this same subject matter, and (b) each other Local Law or Resolution that is inconsistent herewith. For all applications and matters submitted or filed after the effective date hereof, this Local Law shall be exclusively controlling. This Local Law shall apply only within the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, State of New York, SECTION 2. SUBDIVISION FEES — the following fees apply to the applicable named land use process or procedure listed below. Each fee must be paid in full without reservation, restriction or recourse prior to the issuance of any approvals or permits, whether referenced in the applicable Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance, or otherwise: A. Boundary Change Fee: $25.00 B. Minor Subdivision Fees: 1. Initial Application Fee: $25.00, to be paid at the time of application. 2. Lot Fees: $100.00 for each Additional Lot created, to be paid upon endorsement. C. Major Subdivision Fees: Continued, March 17, 2004 1. Initial Application Fee: $50.00, to be paid at the time of application. 2. Classification Fee: $250.00 payable upon classification as a Major Subdivision. 3. Lot Fees: $100.00 for each additional lot created, to be paid after any Preliminary Approval and before any Final Approval. 4. Reimbursement Fees: payable to the Town of Lansing for any fees incurred by the Town of Lansing that are directly related to the Application or project, including, but not limited to, engineering fees, attorneys' fees, notice and notification fees and expenses, publication and posting fees and expenses, advertising fees and expenses, filing fees and expenses, any consultants' fees and expenses, and any inspection fees or expenses; each, every and all such fees and expenses to be paid within 15 days of the day the Town of Lansing submits any invoice for the same. No permit or approval shall be issued if any such reimbursement is delinquent. SECTION 3, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AREAS (also known as Cluster Zones, Planned Unit Developments, etc.) - Fees to be paid are as follows: A. Initial Application Fee: $300.00, to be paid at the time of application. B. Per Unit Fee: $50.00, paid at the time of approval or acceptance of each unit. C. Reimbursement Fees: to the Town of Lansing for any fees incurred by the Town of Lansing that are directly related to the Application or project, including, but not limited to, engineering fees, attorneys' fees, notice and notification fees and expenses, publication and posting fees and expenses, advertising fees and expenses, filing fees and expenses, any consultants' fees and expenses, and any inspection fees or expenses; each, every and all such fees and expenses to be paid within 15 days of the day the Town of Lansing submits any invoice for the same. No permit or approval shall be issued if any such reimbursement is delinquent. SECTION 4, SITE PLAN REVIEW FEE - $75.00, due at the time of application. SECTION 5. SIGN PERMIT FEE - $25.00, due at the time of application. SECTION 6, ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING FEE - $75.00, due at the time of application. SECTION 7. SPECIAL PERMIT FEE - $75.00, due at the time of application. SECTION 8, FLOOD ZONE CERTIFICATION FEE - $25.00, due at the time of application. SECTION 9, CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE FEE - $25.00, due at the time of application. SECTION 1Q, JUNK YARD LICENSE & RENEWALS OF JUNK YARD LICENSE FEES - $100.00, due at the time of application or renewal. SECTION 11, MOBILE HOME PARK & MOBILE HOME PARK LICENSE RENEWAL FEES - Fee is based upon number of lots, as follows: 1. Up to 5 lots: $50.00, due at the time of application or renewal. 43 "l `T Continued, March 17, 2004 2. Over 5 lots: $100.00, due at the time of application or renewal. SECTION 12. CELLULAR TOWER PERMIT FEE - No special fee, but a Building Permit is required, as is a $25,000.00 bond or other security, as determined by the Town of Lansing. SECTION 13, TOWN DIRECTORY FEE - $10.00, due when requested. SECTION 14, COPY OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FEE - $20.00, due when requested. SECTION 15. FLY ASH PERMIT FEE - No set fee; fee set per agreement. SECTION 16. BUILDING PERMIT FEES - All issued Building Permits are valid for only 1 year, after which a renewal application must be filed. Fees for Renewal Applications shall be one -half of the Building Permit Fees. Applicable Building Permit Fees are as follow: A. Residential Dwellings: $0.30 per square foot for one and two family residences, mobile homes on owner owned lots, modular homes, multiple housing, and additions. Basements are not included in square footage calculations. B. Mobile Homes on leased lots: $150.00. C. Other Residential Structures: $0.07 per square foot. "Other Residential Structures" includes garages, storage buildings incidental to a residence, workshops, pole barns, and similar structures. D. Remodeling: $3.00 per thousand dollars in expense, if square footage rule does not apply, but in either case subject to a $50.00 minimum. E. Minor Alterations (less than $1,000.00): $25.00. F. Commercial Structures: $5.00 per thousand dollars of cost based upon construction estimate approved by the Town of Lansing. G. Prefabricated Sheds in excess of 100 square feet: $25.00. H. Pools: All Pool Permits are valid for only 90 days, after which a new permit must be obtained. Fees are based upon the type of pool, as follows: 1. Above ground: $25.00. 2. In ground: $50.00. SECTION 17: ELECTRICAL INSPECTION FEES: Fees apply according to the following schedule. For special equipment, services, appliances, apparatus or devices not listed on the following schedule, or for voltage in excess of 600 volts nominal, contact the Town of Lansing Electrical Inspector for pricing. When the Town of Lansing, or its inspector, sends the applicant a written notice of a defect (or defects) found during the original inspection, and the applicant or his agent reports that such defect(s) have been corrected, a second inspection will be provided free of additional charge. If, however, the inspector finds or reports that any defect(s) have not been corrected, a charge of $20.00 will be made for each additional inspection. The Schedule is subject to a MINIMUM INSPECTION FEE of $55.00: Fee Fee Alarm & Emergency Equipment A liances & Accessories Panel Board $11.00 Air Conditioner 0 -15000 BTU $7.50 Sensor $0.85 Air Conditioner 15001 & Up BTU $11.00 Signaling Device $0.85 Battery Charger $7.50 Exit Light $0.25 Bell Transformer $2.25 Emergency Light $0.25 Clothes Dryer $7.50 Generator $20.00 Compactor $7.50 Transfer Switch $16.50 Cooking Deck $7.50 Battery Pack $11.00 Dishwasher $7.50 Wiring & Devices Disposal $7.50 Dimmer, 120V $2.50 Electric Unit Heater $2.50 Continued, March 17, 2004 Dimmer, Over 120V $4.00 Electric Baseboard Heater $2.50 Fixture $0.25 Elevator $44.00 Fixture, Hazardous Location $1.25 Exhaust Fan $2.50 GFCI Breaker $1.25 Fence Control $2.50 Lighting Track, per ft. $0.25 Fuel Disposal Unit $11.00 Lighting Track Head $0.25 Furnace $7.50 Multi Outlet System, per ft. $0.25 Future Appliance Feeder $2.00 Outlet, CATV $0.35 Ground Fault Protection, Equipment, Device $16.50 Outlet, DATA $0.35 1 Hydro Massage Tub, Commerciab'Therapeutic $16.50 Outlet, Fixture $0.35 Hydro Massage Tub, Residential $7.50 Outlet, General Purpose $0.35 Medical, Dental Patient Care Unit $15.00 Outlet, Appliance $0.35 Micro -wave $7.50 Outlet, Special $0.35 Motor less than 1 HP $2.50 Pote /Post Lighting Standard, Commercial $11.00 Motor 1 -50 HP $11.00 Pole/Post Lighting Standard, Residential $5.50 Motor Greater than 50 HP $11.00 Receptacle, Dryer $2.50 Office furniture/Partition circuit $7.50 Receptacle, General Purpose $0.35 Oven $7.50 Receptacle, GFCI $1.25 Panel/Switchboard, Residential $6.50 Receptacle, Hazardous Location $1.25 Panel/Switchboard, Commercial $11.00 Receptacle, Range $2.50 Phase converter $20.00 Receptacle, Special $2.50 Pool/Spa Circulator Pump/Motor $7.50 Switch, General Purpose $0.35 Pool/Spa Bonding $7.50 Switch, up to 240V Motor Control $2.50 Pump/Motor $11.00 Switch, above 240V Motor Control $3.50 Range $7.50 Switch, 600V & Over Motor Control $10.00 Show Case Sin $11.00 Switch, Hazardous Location $1.25 1 Time Clock/Switch $16.50 Service Welder $7.50 0 -100 Amp. $11.00 X-ray Unit $11.00 10 1 -200 Amp. $22.00 Transformer 201 -400 Amp. $44.00 1 -10 KVA $11.00 401 -600 Amp. $55.00 11 -25 KVA $28.00 Over 600 Amp. $85.00 76 -200 KVA $38.00 Surveys Over 200 KVA $55.00 Residential, single family $75.00 Storable Pools $25.00 Commercial - Contact Office for Quote SECTION 18: EFFECTIVE DATE - This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. 44 -61 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing for Local Law No. 1 for the year 2004 be and hereby is closed at 7:08 p.m. Carried. The following Resolution was then adopted: RESOLUTION 04 -062 Resolution Adopting Local Law Number 1 of 2004 (Subdivision, Permit, Land Use and Inspection Fee Schedules) At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held in and for the Town of Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on 21st day of January, 2004, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Douglas McEver, Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; and Martin Christopher, Councilperson; and the following members being absent: none; and the following motion for a Resolution was duly made by motion of Douglas McEver, and was duly seconded by Connie Wilcox; and the vote was as follows: Stephen Farkas - aye, Francis Shattuck - aye, Douglas McEver - aye, Connie Wilcox - aye, and Martin Christopher - aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted: 45 46 Continued, March 17, 2004 WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has several Local Laws, of varying years, and related Resolutions, governing various fees for subdivision applications, permits, inspections, and related matters; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has determined that it would be in the public interest to consolidate those various schedules and fees into a single Local Law; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly noticed to be held, and was duly held, upon March 17, 2004, at 7:05 p.m. at the Town of Lansing Town Hall, at 29 Auburn Road (State Route 34), Lansing, New York, whereat citizens of the Town of Lansing and interested members of the public could be heard upon the issues under consideration; and WHEREAS, the Town Code Enforcement Officer had available copies of the proposed Local Law Number 1 of 2004, and discussed the same; and WHEREAS, after review and discussion of each of the foregoing premises and the proposals set forth or referenced herein, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, in its capacity as governing body of the Town of Lansing, does hereby pass, adopt and approve Local Law Number 1 of 2004, as set forth in its entirety below, and as a consequence hereof, the Town Board hereby further repeals each and all prior Local Laws and Resolutions in conflict with Local Law Number 1 of 2004: TOWN OF LANSING, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK LOCAL LAW NUMBER 1 OF 2004 SUBDIVISION, PERMIT, LAND USE AND INSPECTION FEE SHEDULES SECTION 1. TITLE & APPLICATION - This Local Law shall be entitled "Local Law No. 1 of the Year 2004 ". This Local Law repeals, supersedes and replaces (a) Local Law Number 3 of 1984 concerning this same subject matter, and (b) each other Local Law or Resolution that is inconsistent herewith. For all applications and matters submitted or filed after the effective date hereof, this Local Law shall be exclusively controlling. This Local Law shall apply only within the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, State of New York. SECTION 2. SUBDIVISION FEES — the following fees apply to the applicable named land use process or procedure listed below. Each fee must be paid in full without reservation, restriction or recourse prior to the issuance of any approvals or permits, whether referenced in the applicable Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance, or otherwise: D. Boundary Change Fee: $25.00 E. Minor Subdivision Fees: 2. Initial Application Fee: $25.00, to be paid at the time of application. 2. Lot Fees: $100.00 for each Additional Lot created, to be paid upon endorsement F. Major Subdivision Fees: 3 1. Continued, March 17, 2004 5. Initial Application Fee: $50.00, to be paid at the time of application. 6. Classification Fee: $250.00 payable upon classification as a Major Subdivision, 7. Lot Fees: $100.00 for each additional lot created, to be paid after any Preliminary Approval and before any Final Approval. 8. Reimbursement Fees: payable to the Town of Lansing for any fees incurred by the Town of Lansing that are directly related to the Application or project, including, but not limited to, engineering fees, attorneys' fees, notice and notification fees and expenses, publication and posting fees and expenses, advertising fees and expenses, filing fees and expenses, any consultants' fees and expenses, and any inspection fees or expenses; each, every and all such fees and expenses to be paid within 15 days of the day the Town of Lansing submits any invoice for the same. No permit or approval shall be issued if any such reimbursement is delinquent. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AREAS (also known as Cluster Zones, Planned Unit Developments, etc.) - Fees to be paid are as follows: D. Initial Application Fee: $300.00, to be paid at the time of application. E. Per Unit Fee: $50.00, paid at the time of approval or acceptance of each unit. F. Reimbursement Fees: to the Town of Lansing for any fees incurred by the Town of Lansing that are directly related to the Application or project, including, but not limited to, engineering fees, attorneys' fees, notice and notification fees and expenses, publication and posting fees and expenses, advertising fees and expenses, filing fees and expenses, any consultants' fees and expenses, and any inspection fees or expenses; each, every and all such fees and expenses to be paid within 15 days of the day the Town of Lansing submits any invoice for the same. No permit or approval shall be issued if any such reimbursement is delinquent. SITE PLAN REVIEW FEE - $75.00, due at the time of application. SIGN PERMIT FEE - $25.00, due at the time of application. SECTION 6. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS HEARING FEE - $75.00, due at the time of application. SPECIAL ]PERMIT FEE - $75.00, due at the time of application. SECTION 8. FLOOD ZONE CERTIFICATION FEE - $25.00, due at the time of application. SECTION 9. CERTIFICATE OF ZONING COMPLIANCE FEE - $25.00, due at the time of application. SECTION 10. JUNK YARD LICENSE & RENEWALS OF JUNK YARD LICENSE FEES - $100.00, due at the time of application or renewal. SECTION 11. MOBILE HOME PARK & MOBILE HOME PARK LICENSE RENEWAL FEES - Fee is based upon number of lots, as follows: 1. Up to 5 lots: $50.00, due at the time of application or renewal. 47 48 Continued, March 17, 2004 2. Over 5 lots: $100.00, due at the time of application or renewal. SECTION 12. CELLULAR TOWER PERMIT FEE - No special fee, but a Building Permit is required, as is a $25,000.00 bond or other security, as determined by the Town of Lansing. 13, TOWN DIRECTORY FEE .$10.00, due when requested. SECTION 14. COPY OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS FEE - $20.00, due when requested. 15. FLY ASH PERMIT FEE = No set fee; fee set per agreement. 16. BUILDING PERMIT FEES - All issued Building Permits are valid for only 1 year, after which a renewal application must be filed. Fees for Renewal Applications shall be one -half of the Building Permit Fees. Applicable Building Permit Fees are as follow: I. Residential Dwellings: $0.30 per square foot for one and two family residences, mobile homes on owner owned lots, modular homes, multiple housing, and additions. Basements are not included in square footage calculations. J. Mobile Homes on leased lots: $150.00. K. Other Residential Structures: $0.07 per square foot. "Other Residential Structures" includes garages, storage buildings incidental to a residence, workshops, pole barns, and similar structures. L. Remodeling: $3.00 per thousand dollars in expense, if square footage rule does not apply, but in either case subject to a $50.00 minimum. M. Minor Alterations (less than $1,000.00): $25.00. N. Commercial Structures: $5.00 per thousand dollars of cost based upon construction estimate approved by the Town of Lansing. O. Prefabricated Sheds in excess of 100 square feet: $25.00. P. Pools: All Pool Permits are valid for only 90 days, after which a new permit must be obtained. Fees are based upon the type of pool, as follows: 3.Above ground: $25.00. 4.In ground: $50.00. SECTION 17: ELECTRICAL INSPECTION FEES: Fees apply according to the following schedule. For special equipment, services, appliances, apparatus or devices not listed on the following schedule, or for voltage in excess of 600 volts nominal, contact the Town of Lansing Electrical Inspector for pricing. When the Town of Lansing, or its inspector, sends the applicant a written notice of a defect (or defects) found during the original inspection, and the applicant or his agent reports that such defect(s) have been corrected, a second inspection will be provided free of additional charge. If, however, the inspector finds or reports that any defect(s) have not been corrected, a charge of $20.00 will be made for each additional inspection. The Schedule is subject to a MINIMUM INSPECTION FEE of $55.00: Fee Fee Alarm & Emergency Equipment A liances & Accessories Panel Board $11.00 Air Conditioner 0 -15000 BTU $7.50 Sensor $0.85 Air Conditioner 15001 & Up BTU $11.00 Signaling Device $0.85 Battery Charger $7.50 Exit Light $0.25 Bell Transformer $2.25 Emergency Light $0.25 Clothes Dryer $7.50 Generator $20.00 Compactor $7.50 Transfer Switch $16.50 Cooking Deck $7.50 Batter Pack $11.00 Dishwasher $7.50 Continued, March 17, 2004 Wiring & Devices Disposal $7.50 Dimmer, 120V $2.50 Electric Unit Heater $2.50 Dahmer, Over 120V $4.00 Electric Baseboard Heater $2.50 Fixture $025 Elevator $44.00 Fixture, Hazardous Location $1.25 Exhaust Fan $2.50 GF.CI Breaker $1.25 Fence Control .$2.50 Lighting Track, per ft. $0.25 Fuel Disposal Unit $11.00 Lighting Track Head $0.25 1 Furnace $7.50 Multi Outlet System, per ft. $0.25 Future Appliance Feeder $2.00 Outlet, CATV $0.35 Ground Fault Protection, Equipment, Device $16.50 Outlet, DATA $0.35 Hydro Massage Tub, Commercial/Therapeutic $16.50 Outlet, Fixture $0.35 Hydro Massage Tub, Residential $7.50 Outlet, General Purpose $0.35 Medical, Dental Patient Care Unit $15.00 Outlet, Appliance $0.35 Micro -wave $7.50 Outlet, Special $0.35 1 Motor less than 1 HP $2.50 Po1e/Post Lighting Standard, Commercial $11.00 Motor 1 -50 HP $11.00 Pole/Post Lighting Standard, Residential $5.50 Motor Greater than 50 HP $11.00 Receptacle, Dryer $2.50 Office furniture/Partition circuit $7.50 Receptacle, General Purpose $0.35 Oven $7.50 Rece tacle, GFCI $1.25 Panel /Switchboard, Residential $6.50 Receptacle, Hazardous Location $1.25 Panel /Switchboard, Commercial $11.00 Receptacle, Range $2.50 Phase converter $20.00 Receptacle, Special $2.50 1 Pool/Spa Circulator Pump/Motor $7.50 Switch, General Purpose $0.35 Pool/Spa Bonding $7.50 Switch, up to 240V Motor Control $2.50 Pump/Motor $11.00 Switch, above 240V Motor Control $3.50 Range $7.50 Switch, 600V & Over Motor Control $10.00 Show Case Sin $11.00 Switch, Hazardous Location $1.25 Time Clock/Switch $16.50 Service Welder $7.50 0 -100 Amp. $11.00 X-ray Unit $11.00 101 -200 Amp. $22.00 1 Transformer 20T -400 Amp. $44.00 1 -10 KVA $11.00 404*600 Amp. $55.00 11 -25 KVA $28.00 Over 600 Amp. $85.00 76 -200 KVA $38.00 Surveys Over 200 KVA $55.00 Residential, single family $75.00 Storable Pools $25.00 Commercial - Contact Office for Quote SECTION 18: EFFECTIVE DATE - This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY COMMITTEE, Marlaine Darfler gave the Board an overview of what has been going on with the Library. She stated that there has been 6,130 hours of work performed by volunteers in the year 2003. She also stated that the Library has received $ 31,600.00 in fundraisers and will proceed with phase I of the remodeling of the building this spring. ALVIN FELDZAMEN - ARROWOOD AREA, Mr. Feldzamen approached the Board regarding the water pressure in his area. Mr. Farkas stated that Mr. Herrick is looking into the situation. This will be discussed at a later date. VINCE MEHRINGER -11 PHESANT WAY: Mr. Mehringer informed the Board that there is an area in the Pheasant Meadows sub - division that will need work in the future and that he would offer his assistance to the Board in said matter. DAVE HERRICK - TOWN ENGINEER: Sun Path Area, A number of residents from the Sun Path area were present to discuss the water situation in their area. Mr. Herrick presented the feasibility study and stated that the 49 50 Continued, March 17, 2004 residents could pay a one time up front cost of $ 19.875.00 per EDU or the project could be bonded for 20 years at a yearly cost to the resident of $ 1,663.50 per EDU. After a long discussion, it was decided that the property owners need to decide what direction they want to take and then get back to the Board. Mr. French asked if the bid opening could take place at this time so that the bidders present would not have to wait until Mr. Herrick was finished. The bids were then opened and the results were: Five Star Equipment $ 43,200.00 S.C. Hansen, Inc. $ 61,656.00 Anderson Equipment Co. $ 50,970.00 Tracey Road Equipment $ 47,789.00 Gateway Equipment $ 48,499.00 Admar Supply Co., Inc. $ 56,500.00 L.C. Witford Co.,Inc. $ 42,900.00 Mr. French will look over the bids and get back to the Board with his recommendation. DAVE HERRICK TOWN ENGINEER: Bean Hill Pressure Zone Improvements: Tompkins County Health Department is requiring a municipal pressure booster station for the proposed subdivision and will not approve the use of household systems. A short-term solution is being looked into. MS4 Program: Mr. Platt and Mr. Herrick met with Jason Haremza on 2/23/04 to review the process in the development of the Town's stormwater management ordinance. Mr. Herrick gave the Board a copy of Mr. Haremza's e -mail. Mr. Herrick stated that the MS4 reporting deadline to the DEC for the measurable goals is June I". Town Barn Roof: Mr. Herrick will have Engineer, Peter Novelli perform a structural estimate on the Highway Garage at a cost not to exceed $ 1,500.00. Mr. French will go ahead with replacing the roof. JACK FRENCH — HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT: Smoke/Heat System: Mr. French stated that he has received two (2) estimates out of a possible 5 to install a smoke and heating system at the Highway Garage that would be connected to the Lansing Fire Department. The low estimate came from Sentry Alarm in the amount of $5,096.00. Mr. French will look into this further. New Sign Machine: Mr. Ferris has hooked up the new machine and it is now up and running. The new road signs will now be 9 inches instead of 6 inches. DICK PLATT — CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Monthly Report: Mr. Platt stated that they were down in project costs from last year by $ 236,700.00. Code Enforcement Committee: Continued, March 17, 2004 Said Committee will meet on March 24th at 5:00 p.m. Legal Services for Intermunicipal Sewer: Mr. Farkas stated that the group of six (6) municipalities has agreed to hire Susan Brock for Intermunicipal Sewer service. AUDIT APPROVAL: 04 -62 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following bills: Vouc�ier Numbers: 181-284 Pre Paids: 181-182 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS General Fund $ 35,509.34 Highway Fund $ 24,880.76 Lansing Lighting $ 19252.86 Lansing Water Districts $ 78,271.38 Better Housing for Tompkins County $ 25276.17 Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Doug McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board.. . (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor APPROVE MINUTES: A copy of the minutes of February 19, 2004, having been furnished to the Board Members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make corrections or to accept the same as submitted. 04 -63 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that the minutes of February 19, 2004 are hereby approved as submitted or amended within one week. Carried. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Marty Christopher: Personnel Committee: Said committee will meet on March 26, 2004, Record Management Committee: The records Management will consist of Mr. Christopher, Mrs. Kobasa, Mrs. Boles and Mrs. Bowman. Said committee will meet the first part of April. Lansing Library: P 51 52 Continued, March 17, 2004 Mr. Christopher asked who the liaison officer was to the Library. It was decided that there was not one so Mr. Christopher volunteered to be the Town's liason officer to the library. Connie Wilcox: Bolton Point: Bolton Point is looking forward to putting out bids on the addition to the building on March 30, 2004. Doug McEver: Personal Watercraft. Attended the Town of Ithaca's meeting regarding Personal Watercraft. He stated that they passed a 10:00 a.m. start and 500 feet before they can go 45 mph. A noise ordinance was also added. The Town of Ulysses will meet regarding this on March 30, 2004. Mr. McEver will up date the Board on their decision. WRC: In the process of setting up a grant committee. I.O. A project manager has been hired by the name of Darby Kieley. Will be looking for a place to set up an office for her in the near future. Bud Shattuck. Planning Board: Mr. Herrick has been asked to attend the Planning Board Meetings. The meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7:15 p.m. Appreciation of the Month. Mr. Shattuck stated the Town of Lansing residents should show their appreciation to our firefighters for all the hours of training they go through and for putting their lives on the line. Assessment Meeting: Mr. Shattuck stated that there was a full house at this meeting and the people of Lansing felt they were getting "screwed" by the Assessment Department again. He felt there is an unfair balance of the tax assessment and they are not doing a 100% evaluation as they say they are. Steve Farkas: Salt Point: The second salt point meeting will be held this coming Saturday and Mr. Krogh has been asked to attend. Shared services between the Municipalities and the County: Shared services has been a topic at recent Tompkins County Municipal Officer's meetings. There are three services, which are being looked into at this point. Mr. French and Mr. Farkas will represent the Town of Lansing regarding the sharing of highway services. Sharon Bowman will represent the Town in the sharing of health insurance. Mr. Continued, March 17, 2004 53 Farkas stated that he was not in favor of a unified court system and that the only way he would be in favor of any of it, is if the Town saw a decrease in taxes. Executive Session: 04 -64 RESOLTTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session at 9:25 p.m. to discuss a litigation matter. Carried. 04 -65 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated at 9:35 p.m. and the Regular Meeting be reconvened. Carried. 04 -66 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that the meeting is hereby adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 9:36 p.m. Carried.