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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-10-20/93 Regular Town Board Meeting Date: October 20, 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. Public Hearing — 7:10 p.m. — Water Ext. Atwater Road 5. Privilege of the Floor a) Frankie Lechner b) Scott Ferris c) LCLC — Marlaine Darfler d) Jack McNamara e) Anyone else who wishes to address the Board 6. Resolution — Provisional Hiring of Court Clerk — Penny L. Sloughter 7. Engineer's Report 8. Highway Superintendent's Report 9. Code Enforcement Officer's Report 10. Approve Audit 11. Approve minutes of August 18th & September 15th, 2004. 12. Board Member Reports 13. Executive Session if Needed 14. Adjourn Meeting /94, October 20, 2004 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall on October 20, 2004 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 The Supervisor lead all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Visitors: Frankie Lechner, Jack French, Dave Herrick Dick Platt, Scott Ferris, John McNamara Bill and Tim Fish, Matt Besemer, Dan Konowalow, Marlene Darfler, Mary Tilley, Tony Hall and couple other residents. FRANKIE LECHNER — COMMUNITY BUILDING: Mrs. Lechner approached the Board about the shape of the Community Center. She stated that it is in bad need of repairs. The Boy Scouts leave many bags of cans in the kitchen, which should not be allowed. It needs some paint and the stove needs to be cleaned. Mrs. Lechner will meet with the Board for a walk through at 1:00 p.m. this coming Friday to decide what can be done. 04 -170 OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON ATWATER ROAD WATER EXTENSION: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLED, that the Public Hearing for a Water District Extension on Atwater Road is hereby called to order at 7:10 p.m. Carried. 04 -171 CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that all persons desiring to be hear, having been heard, the Public Hearing is hereby closed at 7:16 p.m. Carried. RESOLUTION 04472 Resolution Establishing Lead Agency for Proposed Fish CWD Extension 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 20th day of October, 2004, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Douglas McEver, Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; and the following members being absent: none; and the following motion Supervisor Present Councilperson Present Councilperson Present Councilperson Present Councilperson Present Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Present The Supervisor lead all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Visitors: Frankie Lechner, Jack French, Dave Herrick Dick Platt, Scott Ferris, John McNamara Bill and Tim Fish, Matt Besemer, Dan Konowalow, Marlene Darfler, Mary Tilley, Tony Hall and couple other residents. FRANKIE LECHNER — COMMUNITY BUILDING: Mrs. Lechner approached the Board about the shape of the Community Center. She stated that it is in bad need of repairs. The Boy Scouts leave many bags of cans in the kitchen, which should not be allowed. It needs some paint and the stove needs to be cleaned. Mrs. Lechner will meet with the Board for a walk through at 1:00 p.m. this coming Friday to decide what can be done. 04 -170 OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON ATWATER ROAD WATER EXTENSION: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLED, that the Public Hearing for a Water District Extension on Atwater Road is hereby called to order at 7:10 p.m. Carried. 04 -171 CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that all persons desiring to be hear, having been heard, the Public Hearing is hereby closed at 7:16 p.m. Carried. RESOLUTION 04472 Resolution Establishing Lead Agency for Proposed Fish CWD Extension 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 20th day of October, 2004, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Douglas McEver, Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; and the following members being absent: none; and the following motion Continued, October 20, 2004 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; Martin Christopher — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted: WHEREAS, an petition and application has been made by the owners of 18 Atwater Road, Timothy and Nancy Fish, for an extension of the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District (hereinafter "Consolidated District ") to their property, thus extending the Consolidated District and changing its borders only as necessary to include said property; and WHEREAS, the construction proposed consists of the installation of approximately 100 linear feet of 1 inch tubing to connect to a single family cottage /residence, all in accord with a map, plan and report contained within an Engineer's Report prepared by the Town Engineer, which report is now on file in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing, and WHEREAS, the matter contemplated is subject to State Environmental Quality Review ( "SEQR ") under Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law and Part 617 if the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations, ( "NYCRR ") and is a Type II action pursuant to NYCRR 617.5; and WHEREAS, as there are no other involved or interested agencies and the proposed action is wholly within the Town of Lansing; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation upon the matter, it is hereby RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing be and hereby is appointed the Lead Agency for purposes of conducting and environmental review of the subject project pursuant to SEQR, and the Regulations promulgated thereunder. RESOLUTION 04 -173 Resolution Declaring Negative Declaration re Proposed Fish CWD Extension 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 20th day of October, 2004, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Douglas McEver, Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; 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; Martin Christopher — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted: WHEREAS, an petition and application has been made by the owners of 18 Atwater Road, Timothy and Nancy Fish, for an extension of the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District (hereinafter "Consolidated District ") to their property, thus extending the Consolidated District and changing its borders only as necessary to include said property; and WHEREAS, the Town Engineer was directed to prepare a map, plan and report, and the Town Board does hereby and did duly adopt an Order reciting a description of the proposed boundary for such extension, the maximum amount proposed to be expended for such extension, the proposed method of financing, if any, and /95 lq� Continued, October 20, 2004 WHEREAS, it is proposed that water be supplied through the Consolidated District from the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission source at Bolton Point on Cayuga Lake, and the Commission has determined that adequate supply exists to provide service to the proposed Consolidated District extension, and WHEREAS, the construction proposed consists of the installation of approximately 100 linear feet of 1 inch tubing to connect to a single family cottage /residence, all in accord with a map, plan and report contained within an Engineer's Report prepared by the Town Engineer, which report is now on file in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing, and WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly held, after proper notice and publication, on January 21, 2004 whereat interested members of the public could comment upon the Order and the proposed extension, and whereat evidence was heard for and against such extension; and WHEREAS, the matter contemplated is subject to State Environmental Quality Review ( "SEQR ") under Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law and Part 617 if the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations, ( "NYCRR ") and is a Type II action pursuant to NYCRR 617.5; and WHEREAS, as there are no other involved or interested agencies and the proposed action is wholly within the Town of Lansing, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing was duly designated as the lead agency for conducting an environmental review of the proposed project; and WHEREAS, the Town Board having conducted a State Environmental Quality Review and having completed an Environmental Assessment Form, and the Town Board having reviewed the proposal in light of the Town's Zoning and building policies, and after due deliberation thereupon, having made a negative declaration of environmental impact; and WHEREAS, upon the evidence given at such public hearing, and upon due deliberation upon the matter, it is hereby RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the project complies with the requirements of the New York SEQR Act, and the Regulations promulgated thereunder, and the Town Board, as lead agency hereby makes a negative declaration of environmental impact; and it is further RESOLUTION 04 -174 Resolution Approving Amendment of Boundary Lines of the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District re Fish Extension (18 Atwater Road) 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 20th day of October, 2004, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Douglas McEver, Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; 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; Martin Christopher — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted: WHEREAS, Timothy and Nancy Fish (the "Petitioners ") have petitioned for a backlot extension of the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District (the "CWD "); and WHEREAS, it appearing that the request is in compliance with required Town procedures, and the Town Engineer having expressed no special concerns, and the Continued, October 20, 2004 Petitioners having acknowledged that they will be responsible for all costs of establishing and installing such extension; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held at 7:10 p.m. upon October 20, 2004 at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, and all persons interested in the subject thereof were heard and evidence thereupon was taken and duly considered; and WHEREAS, a petition and application has been made by the Petitioners for an extension of the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District (hereinafter "Consolidated District ") to their property, thus extending the Consolidated District and changing its borders only as necessary to include their property at 18 Atwater Road (Town of Lansing Tax Map Number 37.1- 8 -11); and WHEREAS, the Town Engineer was directed to prepare a map, plan and report, and the Town Board do hereby and did duly adopt an Order reciting a description of the proposed boundary for such extension, the maximum amount proposed to be expended for such extension, the proposed method of financing, if any, and the fact that the plan, map and report were all on file with the Town Clerk for public inspection; and WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has reviewed all relevant materials and believes that the proposed extension is permissible as the property owners will pay for all costs associated with the extension, and therefore recommends the same; and WHEREAS, it is proposed that water be supplied through the Consolidated District from the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission source at Bolton Point on Cayuga Lake, and the Commission has determined that adequate supply exists to provide service to the proposed Consolidated District extension, and WHEREAS, the construction proposed consists of the installation of approximately 100 linear feet of 1 inch tubing to connect to a single family cottage /residence, all in accord with a map, plan and report contained within an Engineer's Report prepared by the Town Engineer, which report is now on file in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing, and WHEREAS, the total project cost has been estimated to be less than $1,00.00, but with no portion thereof to be paid or payable by the Town or the Consolidated District; and WHEREAS, a certified copy of the notice of publication and posting has been filed in the Town Clerk's Office as required by Town Law §2094(3)(a)(1); and WHEREAS, the improvements proposed, the boundaries of the proposed consolidated district extension, and the estimated expense thereof have all and each been reviewed and approved by the Town Engineer and the Town Attorney, and the proponents of the Consolidated District extension have agreed to pay all expenses incurred to install such extension of service to the subject parcel pursuant to Town requirements, and have agreed to reimburse the Town and the Consolidated District for expenses incurred in considering, approving, creating, and establishing such Consolidated District extension, such that there is no capital or other cost to the Town or the Consolidated District resulting from the establishment of this extension; and WHEREAS, the assessed valuation of the property affected hereby is $136,000.00, as based upon the 2004 assessment roll for the Town of Lansing, and valuations in the Town are at 100 %; and lq� Iq$ Continued, October 20, 2004 WHEREAS, upon the evidence given at such public hearing, and upon due deliberation upon the matter, it is hereby RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that (a) The petition, map, plan and report comply with the requirements of Sections 191 -a and 192 of the Town Law, and the notice of hearing was published and posted as required by law, and are otherwise sufficient; (b) The property and property owners within the proposed Consolidated District extension are benefited thereby; (c) The property and property owners benefited are included within the limits of the proposed Consolidated District extension; and (d) It is in the public interest to establish the Consolidated District Extension; and it is further RESOLVED that such Consolidated District extension is bounded and described as all of the property being Tax Map Parcel 37.1 -8 -11, also known as 18 Atwater Road, and it is further RESOLVED, that the proposed improvement, including costs of rights of way, construction costs, legal and engineering fees and all other expenses, is to be paid for by the Applicants, and no Town debt or Consolidated District debt is or will be created thereby, nor will any capital costs be incurred by the Town or the Consolidated District, and the estimated average annual cost of water for an average single family home within the district extension is in the amount of $316.00, and the estimated average one time hook -up fees for installation and connection of the service line to such residence is in the approximate amount of $1,775.00; and it is further RESOLVED that the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing is hereby authorized and directed, pursuant to Town Law Section 209 -g, to file this Resolution within 10 days with the Tompkins County Clerk, and, again within 10 days, to file a certified copy with the Department of Audit and Control in Albany, New York; and it is further RESOLVED, that the proposed extension of the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District for 18 Atwater Road be and is hereby approved, and the service extension herein mentioned be constructed and the service herein mentioned be provided for once the required funds are made available or provided for, with final approval to be (1) at the discretion of the Town Supervisor once he is satisfied that (a) all fees and expenses have been duly paid or reimbursed by the landowners, and (b) Town Engineer is satisfied with the installation, and (2) after the running of the permissive referendum period (see TL §209- e(3)), but however (3) subject to the approvals required, if any, from the Department of Audit and Control and the New York State Comptroller; and it is further RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor be and hereby are authorized to execute each and any applications or other documents required or necessary to create such Consolidated District extension; and it is further RESOLVED AND DETERMINED that this Resolution be and hereby is subject to a permissive referendum as provided for in Town Law §209 -e(3), and is not subject to the approval of the State Comptroller pursuant to Town Law §209 -f(1). SCOTT FERRIS — WATERCRAFT UPDATE: Mr. Ferris stated that the watercraft has been winterized and put up for the winter. He stated that he had 133 hours on it this summer and expects to have around 238 hours next summer, weather permitting. /9q Continued, October 20, 2004 Mr. Ferris stated that he gave many warnings this year and he will be issuing tickets next year to all that have not taken the course. The Board agreed to this. Mr. Christopher thanked Mr. Ferris for a job well done. MARLAINE DARFLER — LIBRARY: Mrs. Darfler thanked the Board for their continued support. She stated that 6 people were invited to bid on Phase I of the renovation expansion project. Mr. Krogh will have a resolution ready for the Board to approve at the November 3d meeting regarding the insurance matter with the library. JOHN McNAMARA — LANSING STATION ROAD AREA WATER: Mr. McNamara stated that he started coming to the Board in 1996 to try to get water in the Lansing Station Road area. He mailed out a survey to 82 parcels, with the results being 65 —yes, 7 —no and 10 that did not respond. Mr. McNamara has talked to Chris Nill who gets funding and grants but stated that he could not do anything without the Board's approval to get projected cost figures. The area of the proposed water district has changed from the last time. It now takes in Lansing Station Road from Tom Jones' to the corner, then from Algerine Road up to Rt. 34B. Mrs. Wilcox stated that she did not receive a survey to fill out and Mr. McNamara stated that she was not in the new proposed district. Connie did not know if a cookie - cutter district would be possible. Mr. McNamara stated that he did not know either but that it would be up to the engineer and it was not his position to take. Mr. McNamara asked the Town to pay for a financial update and Mr. Shattuck stated that the Town Board agreed not to incur any more costs with this proposed district as the Town has already spent more than $ 38,000.00 and that there was significant negative response to the proposed district the last time survey's were done. Mr. Shattuck felt Mr. McNamara should go back to the people with a figure. The Board asked Mr. Herrick to come up with a project cost estimate update only and the Board also agreed that Mr. Herrick was not to put more than one half hour of work into this estimate. Mr. McNamara stated that if the cost come back to high that will be the end of it. Mary Tilley stated that it could very soon become a public health matter for the people in this area. Mr. Farkas stated that there has to be a minimum of 75% of the total number of people who want the water and are willing to pay the price before the Town can move forward. Mr. McNamara stated for the record: 75% of 82 parcels equals about 61.5 and they have 65 yes's. 75% of 57 property owners is 42.75 and they have 44 yes's. Dan Konowalow stated that he has been a strong opponent against Water District 17 — ext. 5 as it went through an agriculture district and the formulas proposed were too high. He stated that Mr. McNamara has assured him they would work for one dwelling unit — one portional share of the cost. He has put conditions on his property being in the district. He feels it's important to look into the surveys and to do the math. APPROVE PENNY L. SLOUGHTER AS GRADE 4 COURT CLERK. RESOLUTION 04 -175 Resolution Provisionally Hiring Penny L. Sloughter, Grade 4 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 the 20`h day of October, 2004, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Douglas McEver, Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Council person; 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 — 00- Continued, October 20, 2004 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 had previously interviewed for a posted and advertised full time position duly created; and WHEREAS, said position, Court Clerk, in the Court Office, was sought to be filled after rounds of interviews; and WHEREAS, an acceptable and qualified was located, and is therefore proposed to be provisionally hired to fulfill such job requirements; and WHEREAS, after review and discussion of such proposal, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that said Penny L. Sloughter be and hereby is approved to be provisionally employed as a Town of Lansing Grade 4 Employee, as a Court Clerk, in the Court Office, with such employment to commence October 12, 2004 at the rate of $11.46 per hour. DAVE HERRICK — TOWN ENGINEER: Sewer Committee: The initial impressions of the flora/fauna investigation was completed on October 13th along the Ithaca - Auburn railroad bed. Stormwater and Erosion Control Law: The initial review of the draft has been completed and Mr. Herrick will go over it with Mr. Krogh. Pheasant Meadow Subdivision: Mr. Tim Buhl will provide inspections on a regular basis. JACK FRENCH — HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT: Charlie Armstrong: Charlie Armstrong, a 26 -year employee of the Highway Department, passed away. ]Letter from Doug Firth: Mr. Farkas gave Mr. French a letter from Doug Firth regarding the intersection at Hillcrest and Triphammer Terrace. In the letter, Mr. Firth suggested a 4 -way stop sign be installed. Mr. French and the Board did not agree with this suggestion. It was decided that Mr. French will place two reflective stop signs at the intersection and Mr. French will also put down painted stripes on the road. Goodman Road: The Highway Department is placing 2,000 feet of 8" drainage off of Goodman Road, as with all of the new houses, there is a drainage problem. r10 l Continued, October 20, 2004 Algerine Road Extension (driveway): Mr. Barnard's Lawyer contacted Mr. French. Mr. French referred him to Mr. Krogh. Mr. Alexander would like the Town to abandon the Road, which Mr. French would like to do, but does not feel it can legally be done. If this road was abandon, it would be turned back over to Mr. Alexander who owns on both sides of the road. It was decided the two landowners should work it out between the two of them. DICK PLATT — CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Monthly Report: He is down 5 permits from last year and down in project costs by $ 250,397.40. Bolton Point to perform Plumbing Inspections: RESOLUTION 04 -176 Referral of Plumbing Inspections to Bolton Point (Partial Repeal of Resolution of March 18, 1992) 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 the 201h day of October, 2004, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Douglas McEver, Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Council person; 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 Town Code Enforcement Office has regularly performed plumbing inspections pursuant to authority granted by a Resolution of the Town Board dated March 18, 1992; and WHEREAS, the NYS Building Code was substantially amended; and WHEREAS, due to such changes, it is the recommendation of the Code Office that the Town no longer perform plumbing inspections, and that all installations that need plumbing inspections for municipal water connections be referred to Bolton Point, which performs such inspections under the new /revised code; and WHEREAS, after review and discussion of such proposal, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Resolution of March 18, 1992 be and hereby is repealed to the extend inconsistent herewith, and that all needed inspections for connections to municipal water supplies be hereafter referred to Bolton Point. Enforcement Proceedings: RESOLUTION 04 -177 Enforcement Proceedings Authorizations For Richard Platt & Lynn Day 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 the 20th day of October, 2004, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, ava Continued, October 20, 2004 Councilperson; Douglas McEver, Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Council person; 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 Town Code Enforcement Officer has begun Junk Storage Ordinance and land Use Enforcement proceedings, consistent with the requests of the Town Board; and WHEREAS, Town Law §130, and related provisions, permit the Town Board to appoint officers and /or employees of the Town as agents to enforce the said Ordinances, and to appear for and on behalf of the town in conjunction with the same; and WHEREAS, after review and discussion of such proposal, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that Lynn Day and Richard Platt be and hereby are appointed to enforce the Town's Junk Storage Ordinance and Land Use Ordinance; and it is further RESOLVED, that Lynn Day and Richard Platt be and hereby are authorized to represent the interests of the Town of Lansing in any and all actions in which the Town seeks to enforce its Ordinances, Local Laws, rules and regulations; and it is further RESOLVED, that Lynn Day and Richard Platt be and are hereby authorized to issue, revoke, or adopt or amend the terms of any permit(s) issued under any such ordinance, local law, rule or regulation. Better Housing: Mr. Platt stated that Better Housing is paying the same fee for a building permit that someone would pay for a new trailer. He felt the Town might want to make this an exemption for Better Housing as the money is coming from the same place. Mr. Krogh will write up a resolution for the November 3`d Board Meeting. 04 -178 AUDIT RESOLUTION: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following bills: Voucher Numbers: 1014-1144 Pre Paid Vouchers 1014-1026 )FUND TOTAL APPROPTIATIONS General Fund 87,996.80 Highway Fund 60,287.76 Lansing Lighting Districts 1,252.86 Lansing Water Districts 2,989.06 Cherry Road Sewer 43508.60 Better Housing for Tompkins County 40,359.20 Trust and Agency 38,189.96 Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Doug McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson X03: Continued, October 20, 2004 Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor PUBLIC HEARING — SPECIAL DISTRICTS RESOLUTION 04 -179 Resolution Establishing Public Hearing for the FY 2005 Budget for the Special Benefit Districts in the Town of Lansing 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 20th day of October, 2004, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Douglas McEver, Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; 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 Francis Shattuck; and the vote was as follows: Stephen Farkas — aye, Francis Shattuck — aye, Douglas McEver - aye; Connie Wilcox — aye; Martin Christopher — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has prepared a tentative budget for the fiscal year 2005 for the following special improvement districts: The Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District; the Town of Lansing Light District Number 1; Lansing Light District Number 2; Lansing Light District Number 3; and WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interests of the Town if interested and affected residents have an opportunity to review and comment upon such tentative budget; and WHEREAS, copies of the proposed tentative Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District budget and Light District budgets are available at the office of the Town Clerk during normal business hours for the purpose of inspection by interested persons; now therefore it is RESOLVED, and notice is hereby given, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, State of New York will meet on November 3, 2004, 2003 at 7:10 p.m. at the Lansing Town Hall at 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the tentative budget of the Town of Lansing for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2005; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk include all required information and publish and post notice of the same in a manner consistent with law. PUBLIC HEARING — 2005 PROPOSED BUDGET: RESOLUTION 04 -180 Resolution Establishing Public Hearing for the FY 2005 Budget for the Town of Lansing 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 20th day of October, 2004, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Douglas McEver, Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; 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; Martin Christopher — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted: .a Continued, October 20, 2004 WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has prepared a tentative budget for the fiscal year 2005; and WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interests of the Town if interested and affected residents have an opportunity to review and comment upon such tentative budget; and WHEREAS, copies of the proposed tentative budget are available at the office of the Town Clerk during normal business hours for the purpose of inspection by interested persons; now therefore it is RESOLVED, and notice is hereby given, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, State of New York will meet on November 3, 2004, 2003 at 7:15 p.m. at the Lansing Town Hall at 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the tentative budget of the Town of Lansing for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2005; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk include all required information and publish and post notice of the same in a manner consistent with law. BOLTON POINT — WATER RATE SCHEDULE: RESOLUTION 04 -181 Resolution Establishing Public Hearing re Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission Bolton Point Water System Agreement re Change water rate schedule 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 20th day of October, 2004, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Douglas McEver, Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; 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 Francis Shattuck; and the vote was as follows: Stephen Farkas — aye, Francis Shattuck — aye, Douglas McEver - aye; Connie Wilcox — aye; Martin Christopher — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted: WHEREAS, the member municipalities of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission ( "SCLIWC ") have entered into an amended, supplemental, restated and consolidated agreement of municipal cooperation for construction, financing and operation of an intermunicipal water supply and transmission system dated as of June 5, 1979 as the same has been amended from time to time (the "Agreement "); and WHEREAS, the member municipalities of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission have voted, through SCLIWC's governing board, to increase water rates effective January 1, 2005; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Agreement each municipality agreed to pay to SCLIWC, water revenues based upon, in part, a water rate schedule annexed as Exhibit I of Schedule A to the Agreement; and WHEREAS, based on changes in costs, SCLIWC believes it is advisable to adopt a new water rate schedule; and WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed amendments and schedules to the SCLIWC Agreement is on file at the Town Clerk's office for review by interested persons; and WHEREAS, and after review and discussion of the matter, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby cR05 Continued, October 20, 2004 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 3rd day of November, 2004, at 7:05 o'clock P.M., to consider the aforesaid proposed amendments to the SCLIWC Agreement, 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 copy of this Resolution 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 law. 04 -182 — APPROVE MINUTES A copy of the minutes of August 18, 2004, having been furnished to the Board Members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make changes or to accept the same as submitted. RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher and seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that the minutes of August 18, 2004 are hereby approved as submitted. Carried. 04 —183 — APPROVE MINUTES: A copy of the minutes of September 15, 2004, having been furnished to the Board Members before hand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make changes or to accept the same as submitted. Mr. Shattuck stated that he did not want the September 15`" minutes changed but wanted to make the Board aware of the Health Insurance issues. He stated that the retirees with single coverage and not Medicare age, will pay 15% of the monthly cost and the Town will cover 85 %. The Town now has 5 retirees with Medicare coverage, which the Town currently pays all of their Medicare coverage ( the Town pays 85 % of their BC /BS and all of their Medicare coverage). In addition to this, the Town also has one retiree who has and additional value figured in for sick leave credit. Retirees with family coverage currently are responsible for 22% of the cost. The Town picks up their Medicare premium for their spouse. The personnel committee is currently discussing this and what changes will be made. RESOLUTION: offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the minutes of September 15, 2004 are hereby approved as submitted. Carried. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: MARTY CHRISTOPHER: Campground: Mr. Colt will drop eight campsites at Myers Park. The new dry dock spots that have been added ( 8 — 10 new dry docks) are very positive and will pick up any type of money that we will loose by cutting back the campsites. Mr. Shattuck stated that at one point, the Board had talked about asking someone from the Recreation Department to represent them at the Board Meetings, which would M ORA Continued, October 20, 2004 add a little bit more to what we have but it would give the Board a chance to discuss issues like this as they come up. Mr. Shattuck stated that he wanted to make sure that Steve Colt and his department knows that the Board supports him in his decision to get rid of the campsites. Advisory Board: The Advisory Board at the Gossitt Center met and discussed what will be done for them at Christmas. Mr. Christopher stated that the merchants at the Pyramid Mall do not donate money but will come up with something like an angel tree. CONNIE WILCOX. Bolton Point. Worked on the budget, contract negations and Bolton Point Road. There was a water break in the Village of Lansing. The water leaked all night long as they could not find it due to all of the brush around the hydrant. The brush around all hydrants will have to be removed and kept cut down for accessibility. Fire District• The new truck is not yet in service. Training is being done with Cayuga Heights. Tom Dorwood is acting chief for Dale Oplinger until the election, which will take place the second Tuesday in December. We need good people to run. Lansing Housing Authority: Stacey Crawford talked with the Housing Authority about senior housing but it was felt that nothing could be done until the sewer comes. Bob Baker and George Gesslein will be resigning from the Housing Authority. DOUG MCEVER. Water Resource Committee. Mary Shelley is still pushing personal watercraft up until Monday afternoon. She wants all of the Town's, with their lawyers to make every single word of the ordinance match. This was dropped per Mr. McEver's suggestion. Mr. McEver also recommended a maintenance requirement for all motorized boats, which the committee agreed with. I.O. Meeting: A meeting was held at the Lansing Town Hall last month. About 17 people attended. Three different townships in the last month have inquired about the I.O. committee. Cayuga Lake Watershed. On September 23, 2004 from 1:00 — 5:00, the Cayuga Lake Watershed network is putting on a conference at the old Rockefeller College. Floating Classroom. They did 44 classrooms this year, which is up 13 from last year. It is being funded through BOCES, Wells College, the 1.0. and Soil and Water. A $25,000.00 grant will be available for use starting in the spring of 2005. The 1.0. will put in another $5,000.00 for a total of $ 30,000.00 which will make 60 trips available for next year. L Continued, October 20, 2004 BUD SHATTUCK. Planning Board: Working on changing some of the regulations again such as backlot and subdivision regulations. The Board should get these by the first of the year. NYSERDA. The Town got the grant for the solar panels on the Highway Garage. The planning stages should begin in January of 2005. W. Danby Citizen and Community Disaster Properness: Mr. Shattuck attended this function which showed ways for the community to be involved with their Fire Departments and other 911 providers. STEVE FARKAS. Budget Hearing: Everyone needs to be prepared for the Public Hearing on the Budget. Mr. Farkas will inform all Department heads that they need to be present for this meeting. A regular budget meeting will be held on the 27th at 3:00 p.m. Pat Banfield's Request for Water: Pat Banfield has requested a water extension to her property at 75 Marina Road. Mr. Farkas informed her that the first thing she needs to do is to get something in writing from Louise Ford stating that she will give Ms. Banfield an easement. Jay O'Rear. Virginia Watts (Jay O'Rear's ex -wife) has requested that the Village of Lansing shut off the water in the building that she owns which is where the meter is read for all connected to Mr. O'Rear's water line. Dave Herrick will come up with some suggestions and alternatives that could be considered. 04 -184 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that the Regular meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session at 9:30 to discuss possible litigation matters. Carried. 04 -185 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLEVED, that the Executive Session be terminated at 9:48 p.m. and the Regular Meeting be reconvened. Carried. 04 -186 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. McEver: p.m. RESOLVED, that the meeting be adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 9:49 a®7