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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-03-16REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING Date: March 16, 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. Continue Public Hearing — 7:05 p.m. — Cell Tower — Searles Road 5. Privilege of the Floor: a) Anyone wishing to address the Board 6. Engineer's Report 7. Highway Superintendent's Report 8. Code Officer's Report 9. Parks and Recreation Department Report 10. Resolution — RFP — Provide Town Financial Audits as Requested 11. Approve Audit 12. Approve Board Minutes of February 16t" and February 25th 13. Board Member Reports 14. Executive Session if needed 15. Adjourn Meeting ,1 W W11 March 16, 2005 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room at 7:00 p.m. with Supervisor Farkas presiding. The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call. ROLL CALL Stephen Farkas Supervisor Present Marty Christopher Councilperson Absent Doug McEver Councilperson Present Bud Shattuck Councilperson Present Connie Wilcox Councilperson Present Bonny Boles Town Clerk Present Guy Krogh Town Attorney Present VISITORS: Jack French, Dick Platt, Mary Searles, Al and Debbie Chaffee, Debra Bain, Frank Massi, Dave Heck, Greg Lawrence, Donald Poch, Tony Hall and about five students. The Supervisor lead all present in the Pledge of Alegiance. CONTINUATION OF PROPOSED CELL TOWER: 05 -59 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing regarding the proposed Cell Tower is hereby reconvened. Carried. Mr. Farkas informed everyone that the Cell Tower representatives have asked for a month extension so they can get more information together. Mr. Farkas also stated that they are hoping to make a decision at the meeting on April 20, 2005. He then opened the meeting to questions and comments. Stacy Coil asked if there was a map showing all existing and proposed cell towers in the County. Mr. Shattuck informed her to call the Tompkins County Planning Department to get this information. Larry Zuideman asked if the tower gets approved, will there be a time period when a discussion can be held regarding the height, where exactly it will go, etc. Bud informed him that once it is approved, it would be approved as described. 05 -60 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing is closed and will reconvene at 7:05 p.m. on April 20, 2005. Carried. JACK FRENCH — HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT'S MONTHLY REPORT: New Truck: The new truck has been in service since last week. Brush and Limb Pick -up: The brush and limb pick -up will take place in the Town of Lansing the week of April 25th and in the Village, the week of May 2 "d. DICK PLATT — CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER'S MONTHLY REPORT: Monthly Report: Down in permits from last year by 4 and down in project costs by $ 8500.00. r r ral Continued, March 16, 2005 Wes McDermott: Lynn Day has encouraged Mr. McDermott to sign an agreement stating that he will remove the building on Auburn Road (across from Linda's Diner) by September 6, 2005. Placid Terrace: Mr. Platt felt Placid Terrace was ready for dedication. Mr. French stated that he would feel better if the road could be checked after all of the snow is gone before dedicating it. All agreed. RESOLUTION 05-061 Notice of Public Hearing re Proposed Local Law Number 2 of 2005 (Subdivision Regulations) 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 16th day of March, 2005, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Douglas McEver, Councilperson; and Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; and the following members being absent: Martin Christopher, Councilperson; 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 the following Resolution therefore passed 4 -0, and was duly adopted: WHEREAS, the Planning Board has worked for over 2 years to update the Town of Lansing Subdivision Regulations; and WHEREAS, a proposed Local Law has been generated and reviewed that will formalize such regulations; and WHEREAS, the proposed Local Law is on file at the Town Clerk's Office for review by any interested person; and WHEREAS, said proposed Local Law proposes to: (1) regulate the orderly, efficient and economical development of the Town of Lansing; (2) define certain specific words and terms; (3) define those subdivisions that require Planning Board and /or Town Board action; (4) provide for informal developer conferences; (5) provide the requirements for sketch plans; (6) provide for classifications of plans and proposed subdivisions; (7) define when public hearings are required; (8) identify preliminary plat requirements and procedures; (9) identify final plat requirements and procedures; (10) identify the nature of review and applicability of SEQRA; (11) identify procedures for the certification and endorsement of plats; (12) address requirements for dedications, open spaces and the creation of roadways, lot lines, and similar plat features; (13) provide for the application of MS4 requirements; (14) provide rules for flag lots; (15) provide for design and development standards, including phased development; (16) define roadway, intersection, road construction, block and lot requirements; (17) provide for variance and modification procedures; (18) allow clustered subdivisions and design innovations; (19) provide for civil and criminal penalties and fines for the violation of the Local Law, including the imposition of a sentence of incarceration; (20) provide for equitable relief and stop work orders; and (2 1) provides related details concerning all of the above; and WHEREAS, upon a review and discussion of the matter, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby 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 20th day of April, 2005, at 8:00 o'clock P.M., to consider the aforesaid Local Law, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, and to take such action thereon as is required or permitted by law; and it is further 72 Continued, March 16, 2005 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. RFP RESOLUTION: RESOLUTION 05 -062 Resolution Approving Draft Terms of Informal RFP for Audit Services 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 16th day of March, 2005, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Douglas McEver, Councilperson; and Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; and the following members being absent: Martin Christopher, Councilperson; 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; and the following Resolution therefore passed 4 -0, and was duly adopted: WHEREAS, the Town has certain legal and moral obligations to preserve and maintain the public money with which it is entrusted; and WHEREAS, the Town annually contracts auditing services for the various Town Officers and offices; and WHEREAS, an informal RFP has been generated to roughly identify the accounting and auditing services requested, and WHEREAS, and after review and discussion of the matter, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the RFP be and hereby is approved, and may be sent to such accountants and auditors for advice and a response as the Town deems advisable. AUDIT APPROVAL: 05 -63 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following bills: Audited Vouchers: 134-245 PrePaid Vouchers: 134-138 FUND I TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS General Fund 49, 081.92 Highway Fund 197,923.11 Lansing Lighting 1,124.72 Lansing Water Districts 79,632.61 Cherry Road Sewer 3,533.43 Better Housing for Tompkins County 17, 817.79 Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Doug McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson ral Continued, March 16, 2005 Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A copy of the minutes of February 16th and 25th, 2005, having been furnished to the Board Members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make corrections or to accept the same as submitted. 05 -64 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the minutes of February 16th and 25th, 2005 are hereby approved as submitted. Carried. AUTHORIZE SIGNAGE OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THALER AND THALER AND THE TOWN OF LANSING: RESOLUTION 05 -065 Resolution Authorizing Town Supervisor to Execute Retainer Statement for Legal Services 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 16th day of March, 2005, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Douglas McEver, Councilperson; and Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; and the following members being absent: Martin Christopher, Councilperson; 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 the following Resolution therefore passed 4 -0, and was duly adopted: WHEREAS, the NYS OCA requires that all legal services provided by attorneys be subject to certain written requirements; and WHEREAS, the attorney for the Town prepared and has proposed a compliant agreement; and WHEREAS, after review and discussion of the matter and the terms of such agreement, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the said retainer agreement be and hereby is approved, and the Town Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to execute the same by and on behalf of the Town of Lansing. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Mr. Christopher was absent and Mrs. Wilcox did not have any reports at this time. Doulz McEver: Historic Building: Mr. McEver handed out a list of what need to be done to complete the historic building and the approximate cost of ding so. He will get together with the bookkeeper tomorrow regarding the bid process. 74 Continued, March 16, 2005 Bud Shattuck: Personal Committee: The Town will soon be liable for tracking benefits and will need to obligate funds for the future. This will have to be included on the Town's balance sheet which could mean that the Town's credit rating could go down which could make the percentage of interest paid on bonds, notes, etc. at a higher interest rate. The Town is looking into changing the benefits for current retirees and current employees. This will be discussed again at the next personal committee meeting. Equal Opportunity Officer: The Town will be looking into a position of an Equal Opportunity Officer. This will be discussed at the next personal committee. Steve Farkas: Local Advisory Board: It was decided that Mr. McEver and Mr. Christopher will represent the Town on the Local Advisory Board along with Tom Todd. The Hearing will be set for May 11, 2005. Sheriff s Committee: Mr. Farkas is on a committee that is trying to help out the Sheriff s Department with more representation in the community. He stated that they department is understaffed and under manned. Warren Road: The County is looking into redoing Warren Road. Mr. Farkas stated that he would like to see Warren Road extended to Peruville Road. He will keep everyone posted. 05 -66 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned at 7:53 to go into Executive Session to discuss possible litigation matters. Carried. 05 -67 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting be reconvened at 8:20 p.m. Carried. 05 -68 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the meeting be adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 8:22 p.m. Carried.