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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-05n TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Date: January 05, 2005 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, Organizational Review 6. Any other Business to come before the Board 70 Board Member Reports 8, Executive Session if Needed 9. Adjournment 01 L� January 5, 2005 The Lansing Town Board met in Special 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. 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 Present Guy Krogh Town Attorney Absent Visitor: Bert Bland The Supervisor lead all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. BERT BLAND — PHEASANT MEADOW SUB - DIVISION: Mr. Bland briefed the Board on the Pheasant Way development. He stated that the storm water is in place and he checks it every week. He wants to make sure the water pressure is taken care of by this spring. Mr. Shattuck will discuss this with Dave Herrick. He also wanted to make sure the drainage district is formed by this spring. He stated that Mr. Thaler should take the water that is running down Tiger Lilly Lane and convert it to his pond. He felt this should be the Town's call and not Mr. Thaler's as Mr. Shattuck stated that Mr. Thaler did not intend to do this as of early this fall. Mr. Shattuck will discuss this with Mr. Thaler. 2005 TOWN ORGANIZATION RESOLUTIONS 05 -01 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and directed to have the Town records and Justice records audited by the Town Board and file his report under Town Law 181 (3). Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Douglas McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 05 -02 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that the bonds of Public Officials be approved as to the amounts and company, to wit Peerless Insurance Company and $20,000.00 for employees, $20,000.00 for Deputy Superintendent $850,000.00 for the Town Tax Collector. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Douglas McEver, Councilperson Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 05 -03 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver, who moved its adoption, seconded by 1 1 Continued, January 5, 2005 Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor appoint the Fire Chief and Company Captains of the Town as Fire Wardens, Carried. 05 -04 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that the Town Attorneys for the Town be Thaler & Thaler Law Firm and that they be consulted on an as needed basis. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Douglas McEver, Councilperson Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 05 -05 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the Tompkins Trust Company, Fleet Bank, M & T Bank, Troy Commercial Bank, Chase Bank, First Niagara Bank and Tioga State Bank be designated as the depositories for the Town of Lansing. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Douglas McEver, Councilperson Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 05 -06 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that the Supervisor Stephen Farkas, Deputy Supervisor, Francis Shattuck and Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman are authorized to sign checks drawn on all accounts except the Town Clerk's, Town Tax Collector's and the Cherry Road Sewer account and that the Town Clerk, Bonita Boles be authorized to sign checks on the Town Clerk's checking account number 07- 201 - 003 -007 and the Tax Collector's checking account number 01 -101- 082452 and Bonita Boles and Stephen Farkas be authorized to sign checks on the Cherry Road Sewer account number 03 A 01- 081189 at the Tompkins Trust Company. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Stephen Farkas, Deputy Supervisor, Francis Shattuck, and Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman and Principal Account Clerk, Charmagne Rumgay, be authorized to make transfers on all Town accounts and wire transfers that are necessary throughout the year except the Town Clerk's checking account number 07- 201- 003 -007, Tax Collector's checking account number 01 -101- 082452 at the Tompkins Trust Company. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Stephen Farkas, Deputy Supervisor, Francis Shattuck, Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman, and Principal Account Clerk, Charmagne Rumgay are hereby authorized to use the new service provided by the Tompkins Trust Company entitled "Anytime Access" on all Town Account's except the Town Clerk's checking account number 07- 201 - 003 -007 and Tax Collector's checking account number 01 -101- 082452. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Douglas McEver, Councilperson Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 03 E Continued, January 5, 2005 05 -07 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the Robert's Rules of Order are followed, however, when a Special Roll Call vote is requested, voting be in alphabetical order and the Supervisor voting last. Carried. 05 -08 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that the Regular Board Meeting of the Town of Lansing Board be held on the third Wednesday of each month. Additional Special Meetings will be held as needed. Carried. 05 -09 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the Town Officers, Authorized Personnel, and Highway Superintendent are hereby allowed the allowable rate by the IRS in the sum of 40.5 cents per mile for the use of their private personal automobiles in the performance of their official duties. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Douglas McEver, Councilperson Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 05 -10 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to purchase equipment, tools and implements not to exceed the amount of $2,500.00 without prior notice. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Douglas McEver, Councilperson Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 05 -11 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the vouchers for claims for General Fund and Highway Fund be presented and audited in accordance with the Town Law A.T. 103, said presentation and audit to take place by the Town Board at the beginning of each Regular meeting. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Douglas McEver, Councilperson Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Stephen Farkas, Councilperson 05 -12 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that the Town Board and Town Officials be authorized to attend the Association of Towns meeting in New York City on February 20 — 2' ), 2005 and that necessary expenses be a Town charge. 1 Continued, January 5, 2005 Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Douglas McEver, Councilperson Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 05 -13 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing will be attending the New York State Association of Towns conference and training session in New York City in February and the Annual Meeting scheduled for February 23, 2005; and WHEREAS, the Town needs to designate voting and alternate delegates to vote for and on behalf of the Town of Lansing for any matter that comes to vote before the Association of Towns; therefore it is hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby appoints Mr. Farkas as its voting delegate, and Mr. Shattuck as its alternate voting delegate. Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Douglas McEver, Councilperson Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 05 -14 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that Stephen Farkas be named Budget Officer and that Sharon Bowman be named Co- Budget Officer for the year 2005 to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Douglas McEver, Councilperson Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 05 -15 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that John Greenly and Wayne Bortz be named Voting Machine Custodians for the year 2005 in compliance with Section 3 -302 of the N.Y.S. Election Law. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Douglas McEver, Councilperson Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 0546 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr Christo hero • p RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for Town Officers as complied in the General Town Budget for the 2005 be as follows: Supervisor Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson/Deputy Sup. Stephen Farkas $24 3 116.00 Marty Christopher $ 6756.00 Douglas McEver $ 63756.00 Connie Wilcox $ 6,756.00 Francis Shattuck $ 8,770.00 om • Continued, January 5, 2005 Highway Superintendent Town Justice Town Justice Town Clerk Jack French, Jr. John Howell William Burin Bonita Boles $54,456.00 $14,493.00 $14,493.00 $34,531.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to pay the above salaries. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Douglas McEver, Councilperson Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 05 -17 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that Supervisor Farkas be authorized and directed, in lieu of preparing his financial report under Town Law Section 29 (10), to submit to the Town Clerk, by March 1, 2005, a copy of the report to the State Comptroller required by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board.... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Douglas McEver, Councilperson Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 05 -18 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that Supervisor Farkas, Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman and Deputy Supervisor, Francis Shattuck, be authorized to purchase Certificates of Deposit and Repurchase Agreements with Town monies at their discretion. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Douglas McEver, Councilperson Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 05 -19 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk be authorized to issue Handicapped Parking Permits. Carried. 05 -20 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that the following persons are appointed or confirmed as indicated: Larry Sharpsteen ...............Lansing Representative on the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council Viola Mullane ...................Lansing Representative on the Tompkins County Transportation Commission Steve Colt... I .................... Lansing Representative on the Tompkins County Youth Board Carried. 07 Continued, January 5, 2005 05 -21 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Journal be designated as the official newspaper for the Town of Lansing. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board.. . (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Douglas McEver, Councilperson Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 05 -22 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox, who moved its adoption seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that the following appointments made by the Supervisor be accepted: LIAISON OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2005 Dan Konowalow - -- Liaison Officer to TCAT — Tompkins County Transportation Connie Wilcox - -- Liaison Officer Lansing Fire Department Stephen Farkas - -- Liaison Officer for the Highway Department Stephen Farkas & Francis Shattuck - -- Liaison Officer for the Intermunicipal Sewer & Outer Municipal Water Board Marty Christopher - -- Liaison Officer for the Lansing Park Marty Christopher - -- Liaison Officer for the Recreation Commission Connie Wilcox - -- Liaison Officer to the LOAP, Senior Citizens and Woodsedge Francis Shattuck - -- Liaison Officer to the Planning Board Douglas McEver - -- Liaison Officer to the Arts Council Francis Shattuck - -- Liaison Officer to the Zoning Board of Appeals Stephen Farkas & Connie Wilcox - -- Liaison Officers to Bolton Point Marty Christopher & Stephen Farkas - -- Liaison's to Office of Children & Family Services Advisory Board Stephen Farkas - -- Liaison Officer to Local Government Leaders Round Table Discussion Group including Cornell Connie Wilcox - -- Liaison Officer to Lansing Housing Authority Douglas McEver - -- Liaison Officer to Cayuga Lake Watershed Management Plans Intermunicipal Organization Douglas McEver - -- Liaison Officer to Water Resource Technical Committee ( 1 year term 111105 — 12/31/05) Douglas McEver - -- Liaison Officer to Cayuga Medical Center Carried. 05 -23 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby appoint Andy LaVigne as the Town Accountant for the year 2005. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Doug McEver, Councilperson Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 05 -24 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer for the Town be T.G. Miller PC and that they will be consulted on an as needed basis. • Continued, January 5, 2005 Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Douglas McEver, Councilperson Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 05 -25 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that Stephen Farkas be the officer and member of the Association of Towns of the State of New York and Francis Shattuck to be the alternate. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Douglas McEver, Councilperson Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Stephen Farkas, Supervisor AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN COOPERATIVE PURCHASING OF HIGHWAY SERVICES WITH TOMPKINS COUNTY 05 -26 By Resolution made by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. McEver at a meeting of the Lansing Town Board of January 05, 2005, the Town Board passed the following Resolution: WHEREAS, the Office of the State Comptroller has ruled that counties may no longer extend their bids for public work (services) to political subdivision, and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Section 119 -0 provides that municipalities may enter into cooperative purchasing agreements to jointly bid needed services, and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Article 5 -G, Section 119 -0 states that "any agreement entered into hereunder shall be approved by each participating Municipal Corporation or district by a majority vote of its governing body" NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing is, and it is hereby authorized to participate purchasing highway materials and services as required for the operation of the Town Highway Department as follows: Liquid Bituminous Materials Vegetation Control Calcium Chloride Solution Recycling of Bituminous Materials Installation of Subsurface Drainage Installation of Guiderail Bridge Repair Steel Sheet Piling Traffic Line Painting BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town reserves the right to participate in the State bid if the State bid is lower. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Douglas McEver, Councilperson Francis Shattuck, Councilperson Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 05 -27 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver, who moved its adoption, seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby approve the following Town Clerk's 2004 Annual Report, Water Collection Report, and Receiver of Taxes Report. :09 Continued, January 5, 2005 Carried. TOWN CLERK'S 2004 ANNUAL REPORT RECEIPTS Marriage Transcripts Marriage Licenses Decals Games of Chance Licenses Bingo Licenses Bingo Proceeds Dog Licenses Junk Yard Licenses Mobile Home Permits Photocopies Faxes Outgoing Bad Check Fee TOTAL RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS Paid to Supervisor for General Fund Paid to NYS DEC for DECALS Paid to County Treasurer for Dog Licenses Paid to Ag & Markets for Dog Licenses Paid to NYS Health Department for Marriage Licenses Paid to State Comptroller for Games of Chance Licenses Paid to State Comptroller for Bingo Licenses TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS 2004 TOWN OF LANSING W Commercial, Residential & McKinne y's A $ 120.00 $ 1,760.00 $15,811.00 $ 50.00 $ 675.00 $ 642.26 $14,848.50 $ 50.00 $ 175.00 $ 41.75 $ 8.00 $ 50.00 $ 34,231.51 $14,636.98 $14,961.52 $ 2,395.01 $ 813.00 $ 990.00 $ 30.00 $ 405.00 $34,231.51 10 Month Total Amount Penalty January $ 653.51 $ 60.27 February 75,325.98 264.20 March 115486.43 164.14 April 15016.54 87.53 May 73,453.15 188.23 June 16,912.52 294.13 July 905.09 35.91 August 96,423.64 831.13 September 6 073.66 239.91 October 33027.20 320.39 November 81,826.17 108.85 December 93721.37 139.08 TOTAL $ 376,825.26 $2,733.77 GRAND TOTAL $ 379,559.03 Amount Relieved on 2005 Town & County Tax Bills $12,651.57 (Fee charged to relevy $1,150.21 & $1,053.77 penalty included = $2,203.98) Grand Total Penalty $4,937.75 10 Continued, January 5, 2005 TOWN OF LANSING TAX WARRANT FOR THE YEAR 2004 Warrant ---------------------------- - - - - -- $10,174,653.42 Special Franchise ------------------- - - - - -- 25166,100.87 TOTAL WARRANT 85008,552.55 Paid to Supervisor ----- - - - - -- Paid to County --------------- Unpaid Installments --- - - - - -- Unpaid Bills --------------- - -- Balance Due County --- - - - - -- Balance in Checking --- - - - - -- 2,894,031.80 --- - - - - -- 4,4075827.78 TOTAL Penalty Due to Supervisor --------------- Balance Due to County ------------ - - - - -- WARRANT FRANCHISE WARRANT TO COLLECT PAID TO SUPERVISOR PAID TO COUNTY UNPAID BILLS TO COUNTY UNPAID INSTALLMENTS TO COUNTY BALANCE DUE TO COUNTY TOTAL TOTAL PENALTIES PAID TO SUPERVISOR ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR'S REPORT: 381,868.65 324,824.32 -0- 8,008,552.55 -0- -0- -0- 10,1745653.42 2,1665100.87 85008,552.55 2,894,031.80 43407,827378 324,824.32 381,868.65 -0- 8,0081552.55 4,402.39 Town of Lansing Electrical Inspection Department Report of Activity for the Calendar Year 2004 Applications Filed (Per request of Code Enforcement Office and Town owned properties — no charge) 14 Total Revenue Fees Collected $ 1806.50 $ 1701.62 Fees Uncollected to date (Final Inspections Pending) $ 1,094.88 Total number of applications on file with undetermined revenue totals 10 Total number of pending applications 43 Total number of inspections 590 Total number of new NYSEG Service Connections 110 Total number of miles driven 45116 BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Mr. Christopher did not have anything to report at this time. Connie Wilcox: Lansing Fire Department: The Election is over and the following are new department officers: �I Continued, January 5, 2005 Chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners Secretary: Treasurer: Training Officer: Chief: Deputy Chief: First Assistant: President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Fire Commissioner: Steve White Alvin Parker Linda Beckwith Tom Dorward Scott Purcell Brad George Darrell Rhoads Bob Wagner Phil Dankert Becky Bills Jeri Cooper Larry Crieghton They are starting to hold committee meetings the third Monday of each month. They are now discussing having a paid chief administrator and a new station in the Village of Lansing. Connie will be attending these meetings. 2004 REPORT Total Calls 854 381 of them were fire calls 473 were EMS calls George Gesslein was appointed as Deputy Treasurer, which is a new position. There are now 41 active members. The electors needed to have a vote for Commissioner has is being discussed. The cost is very high. They are discussing the possibility of having the Central Fire Station as the only polling place to vote. At the last Election, they had 6 inspectors at $ 50.00 each. This would cut the cost by $ 150.00. (There were a total of 46 votes) Mrs. Wilcox felt things were going very well. Genoa and Locke are now being called for mutual aid calls. All are working together well. She was hoping full to see positive changes in 2005. Mr. Farkas felt that it might be a good idea to make the North Lansing Fire Station into a Community Center. Connie stated that the is the only station that has a lot of community activity. Mr. McEver stated that Insurance Companies sometimes base their rates by how far away the nearest Fire Station is to your home. Mr. Farkas felt is could remain as ownership of the fire company. Doull McEver: Historical Building: The building has been completed. They will format what has to be done on the inside within the next two weeks. All the figures should be ready by mid February. Mr. Farkas stated that the money was not allocated so Mr. McEver will need to get with the bookkeeper to find the money. Bud Shattuck: Committee Members: Mr. Shattuck felt each Town Board Member should have a copy of all people on the ZBA, Sewer, and Planning Board Committees. He stated that Floyd Ferris will be speaking at the Home Builders luncheon tomorrow. Quality Communities Grant: Steve Farkas, Bud and Darby will be looking at the Quality Communities Grant. They will be looking at different sites in the Town of Lansing. 11 12 Continued, January 5, 2005 Municipal Officer's Meeting: The Next meeting will be held on January 18th at the Iacbod. Mr. Christopher stated that he will start attending these meetings. Steve Farkas: County Board: Mr. Farkas and Cathy Valentino attended the last County Board meeting but did not feel like they got anywhere so the topics of the County taking over the collection of the Town and County taxes and the election process will be discussed with some County representative to see what is going on. This will be discussed at the next Municipal Officer's Meeting. Extend Highway Contract, 05 -28 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, on recommendation from the Town Attorney, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby extend the present Highway contract for two months to allow the Town to review it. 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 Adjournment• 05 -29 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that the meeting is hereby adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 8:00 p.m. Carried.