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SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
DATE. July 7, 2004
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
PLACE. Lansing Town Hall Board Room
AGENDA
1. Call meeting to order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Privilege of the floor
5. Bland Subdivision
6. Approve Highway Superintendent attendance at Association of Highway
Superintendent's 751h Annual conference.
79 Resolution correcting typographical error in Local Law No. 5 — Section 18
8. Approve minutes of June 16, 2004 and June 25, 2004
90 Board Member Reports
100 Executive Session if needed
11. Adjournment
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July 07, 2004
SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
The Lansing Town Board met in Special Session at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room
at 7:00 p.m. on July 7, 2004 with Supervisor Farkas presiding.
The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call.
The Supervisor lead all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
VISITORS: Dave Herrick, Dick Platt, Rachel Jacobsen, Robert Bland, Jack French, and
Duane Ray.
PHEASANT MEADOW SUBDIVISION
Resolution 04 -118 Approving Pheasant Meadow Restrictive Covenants
At a Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held in and for the
Town of Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on the 7th day of July 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 Connie Wilcox and seconded by Martin Christopher; 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:
WHEREAS; Robert R. Bland and Vicki D. Bland (herein, the "Developers ") are
developers and owners of a proposed subdivision know as "Pheasant Meadow," which
subdivision is currently under review before the Planning Board in the final plat approval stage;
and
WHEREAS, the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Lansing require that each, any
and all proposed restrictive covenants and developmental restrictions be reviewed and approved
by the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, the Developers submitted proposed restrictive covenants to the Planning
Board in February, 2004 (received and stamped February 2, 2004); and
WHEREAS. the Planning Board has reviewed the proposed restrictive covenants at the
request of the Town Board, and has no objection thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board asked legal counsel to review the same to ensure that the
proposed restrictions are legal, and counsel has advised that the same are legal; and
WHEREAS, after review and discussion of the foregoing, and upon due consideration of
the Developers proposed Restrictive Covenants, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has
hereby
ROLL CALL
Stephen Farkas
Supervisor
Present
Marty Christopher
Councilperson
Present
Doug McEver
Councilperson
Present
Bud Shattuck
Councilperson
Present
Connie Wilcox
Councilperson
Present
Bonny Boles
Town Clerk
Absent
Debbie Crandall
Deputy Town Clerk
Present
Guy Krogh
Town Attorney
Present
The Supervisor lead all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
VISITORS: Dave Herrick, Dick Platt, Rachel Jacobsen, Robert Bland, Jack French, and
Duane Ray.
PHEASANT MEADOW SUBDIVISION
Resolution 04 -118 Approving Pheasant Meadow Restrictive Covenants
At a Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held in and for the
Town of Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on the 7th day of July 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 Connie Wilcox and seconded by Martin Christopher; 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:
WHEREAS; Robert R. Bland and Vicki D. Bland (herein, the "Developers ") are
developers and owners of a proposed subdivision know as "Pheasant Meadow," which
subdivision is currently under review before the Planning Board in the final plat approval stage;
and
WHEREAS, the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Lansing require that each, any
and all proposed restrictive covenants and developmental restrictions be reviewed and approved
by the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, the Developers submitted proposed restrictive covenants to the Planning
Board in February, 2004 (received and stamped February 2, 2004); and
WHEREAS. the Planning Board has reviewed the proposed restrictive covenants at the
request of the Town Board, and has no objection thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board asked legal counsel to review the same to ensure that the
proposed restrictions are legal, and counsel has advised that the same are legal; and
WHEREAS, after review and discussion of the foregoing, and upon due consideration of
the Developers proposed Restrictive Covenants, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has
hereby
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July 7, 2004, continued
RESOLVED, that the Restrictive Covenants dated February, 2004 be and hereby are
approved.
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION STORM WATER FACILITIES
Dave Herrick, Town Engineer and the Town Board had a lengthy discussion on the
subdivision STORM WATER facilities. Mr. Herrick recommended that the residential
subdivision STORM WATER facilities be owned and operated by the municipality and that a
Drainage District be formed. The district would be formed to assure future maintenance. Mr.
Herrick will bring proposals of a drainage district and formalize it at the July 21, 2004 Town
Board Meeting.
Mr. Herrick also recommended that the Storm Water Management Ordinance Local Law
be completed. Mr. Krogh stated that an amendment to the subdivision regulations needs to state
that forming a benefit district approval is part of getting a final plat approval.
After further discussion the following resolution was thereby adopted:
Resolution 04 -119 Approving Pheasant Meadow STORM WATER Concept Plan
At a Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held in and for the
Town of Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on the 7th day of July, 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 Francis Shattuck, 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:
WHEREAS, Robert R. Bland and Vicki D. Bland (herein, the "Developers ") are
developers and owners of a proposed subdivision known as "Pheasant Meadow" which
subdivision is currently under review before the Planning Board in the final plat approval stage;
and
WHEREAS, the New York State STORM WATER Regulations require that the
Pheasant Meadow Subdivision devise compliant STORM WATER plans; and
WHEREAS, the Developers have submitted a proposed final subdivision plat that shows
the design of the proposed STORM WATER drainage and management plans for the
subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has reviewed such plans, as has the Highway
Superintendent and the Planning Board, and the Planning Board and the Developers now desire
that the Town Board approve the proposed STORM WATER plans; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, in reliance upon its engineer, has agreed to conditionally
approve the STORM WATER management concept as set forth by the Developers; and
WHEREAS, after review and discussion of the foregoing, and upon due consideration of
the Developers proposed STORM WATER management plans, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the STORM WATER management concept as set forth by the
Developers for the Pheasant Meadow Subdivision be and hereby is approved, subject to the
future approval of the details of the plan, a final approval from the Town Engineer, and the
formation of a formal STORM WATER Drainage District.
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July 7, 2004, continued
RESOLVED, that the Restrictive Covenants dated February, 2004 be and hereby are
approved.
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION STORM WATER FACILITIES
Dave Herrick, Town Engineer and the Town Board had a lengthy discussion on the
subdivision STORM WATER facilities. Mr. Herrick recommended that the residential
subdivision STORM WATER facilities be owned and operated by the municipality and that a
Drainage District be formed. The district would be formed to assure future maintenance. Mr.
Herrick will bring proposals of a drainage district and formalize it at the July 21, 2004 Town
Board Meeting.
Mr. Herrick also recommended that the Storm Water Management Ordinance Local Law
be completed. Mr. Krogh stated that an amendment to the subdivision regulations needs to state
that forming a benefit district approval is part of getting a final plat approval.
After further discussion the following resolution was thereby adopted:
Resolution 04 -119 Approving Pheasant Meadow STORM WATER Concept Plan
At a Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held in and for the
Town of Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on the 7th day of July, 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 Francis Shattuck, 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:
WHEREAS, Robert R. Bland and Vicki D. Bland (herein, the "Developers ") are
developers and owners of a proposed subdivision known as "Pheasant Meadow" which
subdivision is currently under review before the Planning Board in the final plat approval stage;
and
WHEREAS, the New York State STORM WATER Regulations require that the
Pheasant Meadow Subdivision devise compliant STORM WATER plans; and
WHEREAS, the Developers have submitted a proposed final subdivision plat that shows
the design of the proposed STORM WATER drainage and management plans for the
subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has reviewed such plans, as has the Highway
Superintendent and the Planning Board, and the Planning Board and the Developers now desire
that the Town Board approve the proposed STORM WATER plans; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, in reliance upon its engineer, has agreed to conditionally
approve the STORM WATER management concept as set forth by the Developers; and
WHEREAS, after review and discussion of the foregoing, and upon due consideration of
the Developers proposed STORM WATER management plans, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the STORM WATER management concept as set forth by the
Developers for the Pheasant Meadow Subdivision be and hereby is approved, subject to the
future approval of the details of the plan, a final approval from the Town Engineer, and the
formation of a formal STORM WATER Drainage District.
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July 7, 2004, continued
FLOOD AND DRAINAGE IN LUDLOWVILLE AND LANSING STATION AREAS
Highway Superintendent, Jack French and Supervisor, Steve Farkas had a meeting today
with Kate Hackett and John Lamprnan in regards to the flood and drainage problems in
Ludlowville. Tompkins County has hired Milone & MacBroom, Inc. to give an analysis to the
flooding and drainage problem. The County asked if the Town would contribute funding to the
cost. At said time the County could also look into the Lansing Station area.
After further discussion with the Board the-following resolution was hereby adopted.
Resolution 04
-120
AVprovi
g Expenditure
of
$7,000.00
for Flood and Drainage Analysis
of
Ludlowville
and Lansing
Station Areas
At a Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held in and for the Town of
Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on the 7th day of July, 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 Francis Shattuck, and was duly seconded by Martin Christopher; 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:
WHEREAS, the regularity and incidence of damaging flooding in the Ludlowville and
Lansing Station areas of the Town of Lansing has increased in recent years, and has become a
concern to residents, the Town. and the County of Tompkins; and
WHEREAS, the flood waters have caused damage to Town infrastructure, residents'
homes, and other properties; and
WHEREAS, the public roadways in the area have become flooded and strewn with
gravel and debris causing a hazard to vehicular traffic, and particularly to the many school buses
that traverse the area due to the close proximity of the Lansing Central Schools; and
WHEREAS, Tompkins County has identified these areas as areas of special need, and
has begun the process of retaining an engineering consulting firm to engage in hydrological and
hydraulic studies of these areas; and
WHEREAS, the County has requested that the Town of Lansing contribute to the costs
thereof, and the Town acknowledges that it has shared responsibility for the Ludlowville area and
primary responsibility for the Lansing Station area; and
WHEREAS, the County proposed to hire Milone & MacBroom, Inc. To conduct the
study pursuant to a proposal for professional services from said company dated July 6, 2004, and
the Town of Lansing has determined that the expenses of such a survey and study will be reduced
if efforts and expenses are coordinated with Tompkins County; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, with assistance from the Town Engineer, has reviewed the
proposal and the scope of services provided, and determined that the services are needed and
essential to the safety of Town residents and the protection of Town infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, after review and discussion of the foregoing, and upon due consideration
and deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing hereby approves the expenditure of up to
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July 7, 2004, continued
$71000.00 to contribute to toward the expense of the hydrological and hydraulic study of the
Ludlowville and Lansing Station areas, with said amount to be paid when required pursuant to
the Milone & MacBroom, Inc. Proposal, above referenced; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor or Deputy Town Supervisor be and hereby are
authorized to direct the disbursement of such sums in amounts and at times as either of them
shall deer appropriate.
ATWATER ROAD REQUEST FOR WATER
Supervisor Farkas informed the Board that he had a petition for a request for water on
Atwater Road. Mr. Farkas will give Board members a copy of the petition and this will be
discussed further at the July 21, 2004 meeting.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT'S 75th ANNUAL CONFERENCE,
Resolution
04 -121
Approving
Highway
Superintendent's Attendance at Association
of
Highway
Superintendent's
75th Annual Conference
At a Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held in and for the Town of
Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on the 7th day of July, 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 Connie Wilcox, and was duly seconded by Martin Christopher; 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:
WHEREAS, the annual Highway Superintendent's Conference is scheduled for
September 21 through 24, 2004 in the Thousand Islands, and the Town of Lansing Highway
Superintendent desires to attend the same; and
WHEREAS, prior participation in such conferences has benefited the Town of Lansing
as the Highway Superintendent obtains information about new state policies and procedures, new
highway rules and technologies, and a plethora of other beneficial information; and
WHEREAS, after review and discussion of the foregoing, and upon due consideration
and deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing hereby approves the request of the Town
Highway Superintendent to attend the 75th Annual Highway Superintendent's Conference, and
agrees to pay seminar, lodging, and attendance fees, and to reimburse expenses according to the
Town's standard policy regarding the same.
SEWER DISTRICT
Town Engineer, Dave Herrick passed out a Draft Agreement for the Sewer District
formation. Mr. Herrick reviewed the draft with the Town Board. The draft is all within the
scope of the project and he will have the final presentation at the July 21, 2004 meeting.
Supervisor Farkas informed the Board that Noel Desch would like to be a part of the
Sewer Committee.
Town Attorney, Guy Krogh will respond to Tom LiVigne's letter from Cornell.
TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR IN LOCAL LAW NUMBER 5 OF 2004
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July 7, 2004, continued
Resolution 04 -122 Amending Typographical Error in Local Law Number 5 of 2004:
UNSAFE BUILDINGS
At a Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held in and for the Town of
Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on the 7th day of July, 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 Francis Shattuck, and was duly seconded by Douglas McEver; 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:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing believes that it is in the best
interests of the Town of Lansing and its citizens to regulate and control unsafe, abandoned,
hazardous, dilapidated or derelict buildings and structures; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing had previously adopted Local Law
Number 5 of 2004, entitled "Unsafe Buildings," on June 16, 2004; and
WHEREAS, as adopted, the Local Law contained a typographical error in that the Local
Law at Section 18 listed the fee for a demolition permit as $20.00, but it should have read that
the fee is $25.00; and
WHEREAS, after review and discussion of the foregoing, and upon due consideration
thereof, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that Section 18 of Local Law Number 5 of 2004 be and is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Section 18. Demolition or Removal
Bet' 0re the demolition or removal of any Unsafe Building is commenced, a
Demolition Permit Application (herein "DPA ") shall be prepared by the
Owner, or the Owner's architect, builder or contractor, on forms available
from Enforcement Officer. A processing fee of $25.00 must accompany
each Dl-1A. All information requested in such form must be provided before
the DPA is deemed completed. The DPA shall be filed with the Enforcement
Off -icer at least 20 working days before the proposed demolition or removal,
except in the case of Hazardous Buildings, which shall require that a DPA be
filed as soon as possible. If a DPA is approved by the Enforcement Officer,
the Enforcement Officer shall issue a Demolition and Removal Permit
(herein "DRP "). All work must be completed within the time stated upon the
DRP. All DRP's are valid only until the date stated on the face of the DRP.
Upon expiration of a DRP prior to the completion of the demolition or
removal of an Unsafe Building, a new DPA shall be filed, and a new DRP
must be issued before the continuation of any work. No DPA or DRP shall be
required for single -story non- occupied structures consisting of less than 100
square feet of total floor space, such as sheds.
AMENDING OMISSION IN LOCAL LAW NUMBER 4 OF 2004:
Resolution 04 -123 Amending Omission in Local Law Number 4 of 2004
At a Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held in and for the Town of
Lansing at the Lansing "Town Hall on the 7th day of July, 2004, the following members being
present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Douglas McEver,
Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; and Martin Christopher, Councilperson; and the
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July 7, 2004, continued
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 Martin Christopher; 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:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing having found that it would
promote and enhance public confidence in local government, and be in the best interests of the
public, to set forth rules pertaining to public access to certain governmental and public records, in
accord with the New York State Freedom of Information Law ( "FOIL "); and
WHEREAS, Local Law Number 4 of 2004, was duly adopted by Resolution of this
Board upon June 16, 2004; and
WHEREAS, Article 6 of the Public Officers Law of the State of New York provides for
the procedures and terms and conditions which can apply to local FOIL policies; and
WHEREAS; said Article 6 is silent with respect to New York State's Records Retention
and Disposal Schedule MU -1, 8 NYCRR §185.11 (Schedule H), which applies to cities, towns,
villages and fire districts in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS. the Town of Lansing seeks to avoid confusion among its residents; and
WHEREAS, after review and discussion of the foregoing, and upon due consideration of
all evidence and information gathered at the public hearing, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that Local Law Number 4 of 2004 be and is hereby amended by adding a
reference to New York State's Records Retention and Disposal Schedule MU -1, 8 NYCRR
§ 185.11 (Schedule H) to said Local Law, at Section 6 thereof, such that said Section 6 is
amended to read as follows:
Section 6. Lost, Missing, or Destroyed Records
Upon any failure to locate or produce any requested records, the RAO shall
either certify that the Town of Lansing is not the custodian for such records,
or that the records of which the Town of Lansing is a custodian cannot be
found after diligent search, or that the records have been destroyed in
accord with New York State's Records Retention and Disposal Schedule
MU -1 8 NYCRR § 185.11 (Schedule H), as now exists or as hereafter
amended.
ADOPTING SCHEDULE MU -1
Resolution 04 -124 Adopting Schedule MU -1
(NYS Records Retention and Disposal Schedule MU -1.
8 NYCRR §185.11, Appendix Hl
At a Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held in and for the Town of
Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on the 7th day of July, 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 Francis Shattuck, and was duly seconded by Douglas McEver; 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:
WHEREAS, the State of New York, through the State Archives and Records
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Administration and the Department of Education, pursuant to the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law
§57.25 and Part 185, Title 8 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the
State of New York, has developed recommended document retention and disposal policies for
certain municipal entities, including towns; and
WHEREAS. New York State's Records Retention and Disposal Schedule MU -a, 8
NYCRR § 185.11 (Appendix H) (hereinafter "Schedule MU -a "), applies to cities, towns, villages
and fire districts in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Schedule MU -a, and its related regulations, require that the Town of
Lansing, should it wish to comply with the policies of Schedule MU -1, adopt a formal resolution
regarding the same; and
WHEREAS, the number of municipal records generated annually create storage
problems, which in turn generate substantial storage and administrative costs for old and unused
records that the State of New York has declared maybe destroyed; and
WHEREAS, Schedule MU -a has been designed by New York State to (1) ensure that
records are retained as long as needed for administrative, legal and fiscal purposes, (2) ensure
that State and Federal records retention requirements are met, (3) ensure that records with
enduring historical or other research value are identified and retained permanently; and (4)
encourage and facilitate the systematic disposal of unneeded records (thereby reducing the cost of
government); and
WHEREAS, after review and discussion of the foregoing, and upon due consideration of
such policy and the benefits and detriments that may arise therefrom, the Town Board of the
Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing hereby formally adopts New York State's
Records Retention and Disposal Schedule MU -1 8 NYCRR §185.11 (Appendix H).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A copy of the minutes of June 16, and June 25, 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.
Resolution 04 -125 Approval of Minutes
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that the minutes of .lone 16, and June 25, 2004 are hereby approved as
submitted.
Carried.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Marty Christopher
Mr. Christopher attended an Introductory Meeting at the Gossett Center.
Records Management Committee - Mr. Christopher will be going to each of the
departments. Mr. Christopher asked if he was to assume that to the Board's knowledge there has
never been destruction of town records based upon any state or records retention schedule.
Mr. Krogh stated that to his knowledge town records have not been destroyed. He also stated
that his knowledge extends back only ten years. Mr. Christopher stated that if there were records
that were destroyed based upon the regulations that are set there should be documentation
maintained on File. The documentation should contain as to when they were destroyed and two
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or three signatures, whatever was mandated at the time. If they were never destroyed according
to regulations then this would be the first time. Records that don't exist now are basically
because they are either lost or destroyed by accident.
Doui2 McEver
At the 10 meeting there were 9 townships present. There was a member from the
Geneseo organization on STORM WATER to do their reports. A member from Ulysses is
researching broken sewers on the lake. They have had two responses from Tompkins County
asking how to reapply to the I0.
Records Management - Mr. McEver received a letter of denial for the grant. This will be
resubmitted next year. Mr. McEver informed the Board that the footers will be poured in the
next three days.
Bud Shattuck
Darby & Bud wrote a grant along with the contractor to put solar panels on the Town
Highway Barn.
John Woychak from Excellus will be setting up an information session in late October.
They need to wait until they receive the 2005 rates.
Tile Hazard Mitigation plan public meeting is being held tonight. They will accept
comments through July 16, 2004.
Mr. Shattuck met last Friday with Taitem Engineering. They are doing a lot of the green
type of engineering in the County and they are looking to do an energy audit for the Town.
There is around a $250.00 cost for them coming in. Until he gets a chance to talk to Steve and
Jack about where they might be able to use them lie told them at this point the town does not
have a need for that.
Steve Farkas
Monica Roth from Cooperative Extension would like to come to a future board meeting
to talk to the Board in regards to grant money available for farmers who are willing to give an
easement to their land. Mr. Platt will contact her and let the Board know what meeting she will
be attending.
Guy Kroh
Attorney Krogh will be representing the Town in the ongoing Ottenschott litigation and
will be working with Sharon Bowman.
Mr. Krogh will be looking into creating a new notice of claim form for the Town.
PSCC. petroleum spill containment control is a DEC regulation. They have just released
new regulation v.vhich means that most entities that have petroleum facilities will be out of
compliance. N/Ir. Krogh will meet with Jack French concerning this.
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution 04 -126
RESOLUTION; offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED; on motion that the meeting be adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at
8:50 p.m.
Carried.
Minutes taken and recorded by the Deputy Town Clerk.