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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-11-16265 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING Date: November 16, 2005 Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: Lansing Town- Boardroom AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order 2, Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Public Hearing — Lansing Consolidation Water District No. 1 5. Privilege of the Floor: a) Anyone wishing to address the Board. 6, Engineer's Report 7. Highway Superintendent's Report 8. Code Enforcement Officer's Report 9. Parks and Recreation Report 10. Approve Audit 11. Approve Minutes of November 9, 2005 12. Board Member Reports 13, Executive Session if Needed 14. Adjourn Meeting � 001 NOVEMBER 16, 2005 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room at 6:00 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 Present VISITORS: Jack French, Dick Platt, Dave Herrick, Steve Colt, Matt Besemer, John McNamara, Edward Goehler, Robert and Betty Matyas, Donald Bordenet, Barb Bennett, Elmer Fethers, Adam Worsell, Marisue Taude, Jeanne and Bill Bishop, Tom Jones, Mary Jones, Lynn Jennever, Donald Norman, Ron and Maxine Bowman, Chuck Bower, Mary Boles, Rebecca Valley, Dale Baker, David Taube, Gregory Lawrence, Robert Bland, Karen Bishop, Connie Mabry, and a couple of other residents. The Supervisor lead all present in the Pledge of Alegiance. LANSING CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT NUMBER 1: 05 -216 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing is hereby opened at 6:08 p.m. 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 Barb Bennett read a letter and many people spoke. All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the following resolution was adopted: 05 -217 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing is hereby closed at 6:42 p.m. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson (Aye) Doug McEver, Councilperson (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor SET FINAL HEARING TO CONSIDER FORMATION OF THE WATER DISTRICT: RESOLUTION 05 -218 Resolution Establishing Further Public Hearing Regarding Formation of CWD Extension #1 267 Continued, November 16, 2005 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 November, 2005, 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 Martin Christopher; and the vote was as follows: Stephen Farkas — aye, Francis Shattuck — aye, Douglas McEver - aye; Connie Wilcox — nay; Martin Christopher — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 4 -1, and was duly adopted: WHEREAS, residents in the above -noted area have petitioned for an extension of the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District (the "CWD'), and the Town Board havi received input and a petition signed by over 80% of the proposed affected ed property owner for the establishment of a proposed CWD Extension ( "CWD Extension F) covering a portion of Lansing Station Road and Algerine Road in the Town of Lansing, and it appears that the request is in compliance with required Town procedures; and WHEREAS, the Town had previously authorized the Town Engineer to prepare preliminary cost estimates for the same by Resolution Number 04 -197 of November 4, 2004, and the Town Engineer having expressed no special concern other than EDU costs thereof, and WHEREAS, the Town Board met with the affected residents to share the information received from the Town Engineer, and the residents having indicated approval to proceed with the preparation of a map, plan and report for the project, and WHEREAS, the expansion of the CWD into the affected areas was deemed to be in the public interest by Resolution Number 05 -111 of May 18, 2005, and by said same Resolution, the Town authorized the Town Engineer to proceed with the preparation of a map, plan and report ( "MPR ") for the construction of a water district extension along Algerine and Lansing Station Roads (as shown in the residents' application materials upon a map designated as District 17, Extension 5); and WHEREAS, said MPR has been reviewed and deemed preliminarily feasible; and WHEREAS, no request for a permissive referendum was received relative to the MPR as permitted by Town Law Articles 7 and 12 -A, as applicable, and together with any other general or other New York State law, regulation, or requirement permitting or requiring a referendum upon this matter; and WHEREAS, an initial public hearing was duly held after notice thereof on October 19, 2005 at the Lansing Town Hall at 6:06 p.m. to consider the Draft MPR and to hear all persons interested therein and in the formation of said District Extension, and a further public hearing was held on November 16, 2005; and WHEREAS, the boundaries and conditions of said CWD extension are or will be formalized and duly filed with the Town Clerk as required by law before the public hearing herein scheduled so as to allow interested members of the public to examine and comment upon the same; and WHEREAS, the Town desires to proceed towards establishment of the CWD extension pursuant to the provisions of Town Law Article 12 -A; and finds that all proceedings to date have been in compliance therewith; and WHEREAS, upon due consideration of all facts and circumstances surrounding the foregoing, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has therefore RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing be and hereby is established for consideration of the final MPR and approval of CWD Extension 1 for 6:05 p.m. upon December 21, 2005 at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, and to thereat hear all 2 268 Continued, November 16, 2005 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 and posted in accord with law, not more than 20 days but not less than 10 days before such public hearing. CALL FOR A SPECIAL MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING: 05 -219 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Shattuck: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing will hold a Special Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on December 1, 2005 in the Lansing Town Hall Board Room. 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 DAVE HERRICK — TOWN ENGINEER: Village of Lansing: Mr. Herrick held a presentation at the Village of Lansing last week regarding the proposed sewer. There is still some discussions going on but the Village would prefer it if the Town had their own facility. JACK FRENCH — TOWN HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT: Meeting with County and other Town Superintendents: The County and Towns would like to have the same type of agreement and they would like to follow the format of the Town of Lansing's. Grant for Ludlowville: Mr. French has been working with Kate Hackett from the County. They are trying to get a flood grant for the hamlet of Ludlowville and the Salmon Creek Road area. The Town has spent around $ 200,000.00 in this area in the past 20 years. The County has also spent money. Salt Storage Building: The area is leveled off and some gravel has been put on top to settle by next Spring. Equipment Maintenance: Mr. French asked the Board to move money from the Highway Reserve Fund to the Equipment Maintenance Fund. The following resolution was then offered: RESOLUTION 05 -220 Resolution Approving Amendment to 2005 Budget to Re- Allocate Highway Funds 3 Continued, November 16, 2005 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 16`h day of November, 2005, 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, the Town Highway Superintendent indicated that he will exceed budget allowances within the approved 2005 Highway Department Equipment Maintenance Fund due to necessary equipment maintenance; and WHEREAS, the Town Budget Officers have reviewed such request and the 2005 budget and find that there are sufficient reserves in the Highway Reserve Fund balances; and WHEREAS, the re- allocation of approved budgeted funds does not require the Town to raise new money or effect any borrowing; and WHEREAS, upon consideration of the request and all relevant factors relating thereto, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the 2005 Budget is amended by re- allocating $10,000.00 from the Highway Reserve Fund to the Highway Department Equipment Maintenance Fund. DICK PLATT — CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Monthly Report: Mr. Platt gave his monthly report and stated that they were down by 6 permits from last year but up in project costs by $ 896,313.00. He stated that Floyd Ferris was doing very well. Auburn Road: 269 Mr. Christopher asked Mr. Platt what was going on in the 400 block of Auburn Road. Mr. Platt stated that there is going to be a large horse farm there. Besemer's proposed development: Mr. Shattuck asked if one entrance to the proposed development was satisfactory. Mr. French thought it would be fine and so did the fire department. This will be discussed at a later date. Intern from Cornell. Mr. Platt is looking into getting an intern from Cornell to work for the Code Enforcement Office. He also stated that the person could work in other offices also. Mr. Shattuck asked where this person would be and where the computer would come from. This will be discussed later when Mr. Platt gets more information. Knox Boxes: It was the consensus of the Board to look into an Ordinance that could make all residential and commercial properties in the Town of Lansing that have security systems to implement Knox boxes. The reason for this is that the fire department is unable to get into many places that have security systems if no one is at home. A Knox box would allow them entrance in case of a fire. Mr. Krogh will look into this matter and report back to the Board with his findings. 0 ?70 Continued, November 16, 2005 STEVE COLT — LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION: Monthly Report: Mr. Colt gave the following report: Parks & Recreation Department 1.1/16/05 Town Board MMeeting RECREATION O Late fall programming has started. Gymnastics has a great turn out with 60 participants which is about 20 more students than we have ever had before. Youth Basketball for grades 3 &4 and 5 &6 along with our Bowling program are full of participants. ® Our Ski Program, Skating and Yoga Programs are set to start in January. O Karate is a go. We will be starting our new Seido Karate program under the direction of Robin M.cColley. The program is set to start on January 23`d and will take place in the Elementary School gym on Monday and Thursday evenings. • We have loaned the Rink/Field some of our player benches again for the winter season. This works well for us because it gets our benches inside and we also gain trade off time at their facility for some of our programs. ® 1 attended the NTYMIR seminar on Civility in Youth Sports. It was actually very well done. 9 We were finally able to put together a session of SR Swim that is currently running and will end in mid December. Additional sessions will continue in January — May. • Adult recreation has started and takes place in the Middle School gym. We offer Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, COED Volleyball and Women's Volleyball. PARKS ® The new .Launch Building has been delivered and installed on its slab last week. It looks great and will be very functional next season. ® 1 will be meeting soon with Darr] n Parsons owner of Shoreline Development. We will be discussing the specifics of the next phase of repairs planned for the marina this winter. We have prioritized to replace one section of wall in our small marina that was constructed of wood and old conveyor belts! We also plan to replace the old current launch dock with a new "floating dock ". Additional small repairs will also be addressed. • Two new trees were purchased and planted in an open area on the north boarder of tine Park. This is part of our ongoing replanting of the Park that needs to be done every year if only 1 or 2 trees at a time. • We have had to clean up and remove several old trees and branches that were knocked down from last weeks storms ® Our playing fields have all been over seeded and fertilized to ready them for spring. • The Salt Point project on the north side of Salmon Creek is now moving along with an on site walk through meeting scheduled for Saturday 11/19 at 1:00 PM AUDIT RESOLUTION: 05 -221 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. McEver: RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following bills: AUDITED VOUCHERS: 1195 —1331 PREPAID VOUCHERS: 1195 —1198 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS General Fund 111,078.62 5 r. ; Highway Fund Lansing Lighting Lansing Water Districts Cherry Road Sewer Trust and Agency Continued, November 16, 2005 112,671.22 1,207.25 8,367.34 3,243.57 30,676.02 Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Doug.McEver, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor APPROVE MINUTES: A copy of the minutes of November 9, 2005, having been furnished Board Members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to corrections or to accept the same as submitted: to the make 05 -222 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. McEver and seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that the minutes of November 9, 2005 are hereby approved as submitted. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson (Aye) Doug McEver, Councilperson (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Marty Christopher: Library: The ground breaking was held last night for the addition to the library. It was stated that because of their charting efforts, there would be no more fund raising by the library. Friends of the library CAN continue to have fund raisers to help. Technology Committee Meeting: Request for Proposals will be sent out very soon to try to find a computer technician to work on the computers at the Town Hall and the Highway Garage. There will be a new person or company by the first of the year. Direct Deposit: The Town now offers direct deposit to all employees regardless of what bank they do their banking with. It used to be that we could only do direct deposit if the employee did their banking with the Tompkins Trust Company. Computer Training: The classes are going well and the next class will begin shortly. 31 271 272 Continued, November 16, 2005 Gossett Center• Mr. Christopher will be attending a meeting at the Gossett Center to discuss Christmas for both the Gossett Center and the Girls School. Connie Wilcox: Gossett Center: Mrs. Wilcox stated that the North Lansing Fire Department gave the Gossett Center a check for $ 400.00 to go towards Christmas for the kids. Technology Committee: The Tech. committee feels there may be a need for another lap top computer. It was stated that a Town Employee should have first priority to the lap top that the Town now owns. A question was asked whether or not it might be a good idea to but two (2) lap tops. The cost of this will be looked into before going forward. Fire District: They are still moving forward with plans to build a new station in the Village. Planning Board: The fire chiefs that attended the Planning Board Meeting were very pleased and would like to keep the line of communication open. Bolton Point: The 2006 Budget is completed and they did very well last year. Doug McEver: Nothing to report at this time. Bud Shattuck: Salt Point Agreement: Bud asked the Board for a resolution to authorize the Supervisor to sign an agreement in regard to Salt Point. The following resolution was then made: RESOLUTION 05 -223 Resolution Approving Cooperation Agreement with DEC Regarding Salt Point 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 November, 2005, 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 Martin Christopher, 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, the Town has long pursued obtaining some managerial or ownership of Salt Point (a/k/a UC Point) to control unregulated activities, littering, noise, and to have an avenue to expand Myers Park; and 7 Continued, November 16, 2005 WHEREAS, the Town formed a Committee to explore options relating to such site; which Committee engaged the DEC in purchase, lease, license, and management discussions; and WHEREAS, the Committee has negotiated a renewable 25 year Management Agreement with the DEC that, among other things, allows the Town to develop the site as an extension of Myers Park; and WHEREAS, after a review of the terms and conditions of such proposed agreement by the Committee, the Town Board, the Town Engineer and Town Counsel, and after review and discussion of each of the foregoing premises, and the benefits, requirements and duties in said Cooperation Agreement, and the Committee's proposals and related plans, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Supervisor and /or Deputy Supervisor be and hereby are authorized to execute such Cooperation Agreement by and in the name of the Town of Lansing. Health Insurance: Bud asked if the Resolution regarding the Health Insurance was ready to pass. After some discussion, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION 05 -224 Resolution Approving Modifications to the Medical Insurance Benefits Available to Domestic Partners of Town Employees 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 November, 2005, 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 — nay; and the following Resolution therefore passed 4 -1, and was duly adopted: WHEREAS, The Town of Lansing provides health insurance coverage benefits to the spouses of qualifying employees; and WHEREAS, Section 806 of the Employee Handbook summarizes the terms and conditions of the medical insurance benefits available for the Town's employees; and WHEREAS, the Town recognizes that employees may be in committed relationships with persons of the same or the opposite sex without the formality of marriage, and it is unfair to provide differing terms and benefits of employment to employees based upon a rigid definition of "family" or "marriage "; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation hereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that Section 806 of the Employee Handbook be and is amended effective January 1, 2006 by adding the following thereto: "Domestic Partner Coverage — The domestic partners (of any sex) of any employee qualified to receive health insurance benefits shall be entitled to coverage under such employees health insurance plan (but still requiring such employee to pay the applicable premium co- payment portion of the multi - person(s) plan(s)) upon the following terms and conditions: 273 2174 Continued, November 16, 2005 1. The qualifying employee and the domestic partner must have been in a continuing, continuous, and committed same - residence relationship for a minimum period of 1 or more years; 2. The qualifying employee and the domestic partner must each sign an affidavit verifying such relationship, which affidavit shall (1) list any applicable verification of domestic partnership status requirements, and (2) be upon a form developed and/or approved by the Town Personnel Officer, and (3) be upon a form approved by the Town's counsel, and (4) be and remain confidential to the extent practicable. The employee and the domestic partner shall each be and remain responsible to immediately inform the Town and the Town's insurance carrier of any dissolution or other termination of the domestic relationship, and the employee and the domestic partner are and remain solely responsible for any liability arising from or in connection with any claim of or for reimbursement of any payments or coverage due to the Town or its insurance carrier for any payment or claim improperly paid or reimbursed, or otherwise subject to recovery or repayment. "; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Personnel Officer be and hereby is directed to develop such affidavit on or before January 1, 2006 using the Tompkins County form as the template therefor, and using the Tompkins County form requirements as the basis for the verification requirements to be developed by such Personnel Officer for the Town of Lansing. Retirement Benefits: RESOLUTION 05 -225 Resolution Approving Modifications to the Medical Insurance Benefits available to the Town's Employees and Prospective Retired Employees 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 November, 2005, 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 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, The Town of Lansing (the "Town ") has provided post retirement health insurance benefits and Medicare Part B reimbursement benefits to qualifying Town retired employees during 2005 and for a number of years prior to 2005; and WHEREAS, section 807 of the Employee Handbook summarizes the terms and conditions of the medical insurance benefits that the Town makes available for the Town's retired employees; and WHEREAS, high costs of health insurance have forced the Town to consider changing the requirements for qualification for post- retirement health insurance benefits; and E i Continued, November 16, 2005 WHEREAS, except as to Paragraphs `B" and "C" of the RESOLUTIONS below, retired employees with vested benefits will not be affected hereby; and WHEREAS, the new rules are designed so as to have a minimal impact upon current plan participants, while assuring that the plan retains sufficient funding in the future to afford benefits for all plan participants; and WHEREAS, upon a review and discussion of the matter, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby A. RESOLVED, that qualification for future post retirement health insurance benefits and Medicare Part B reimbursement benefits be and hereby is changed, effective January 1, 2006, as follows: 1. The retiring employee must have been granted a bona fide retirement benefit from the NYS Employee's Retirement System; and 2. Upon and after January 1, 2006, a retiring current employee, or any employee hired upon or after January 1, 2006, shall be required to have 20 years of service and a minimum of 5 years of consecutive participation in the group health insurance plan immediately prior to retirement; and it is further B. RESOLVED, that as of January 1, 2006, any current retiree not enrolled in Medicare Part B will only receive Medicare Part B reimbursement benefits if they had accrued 20 or more years of service with the Town prior to retirement, but any current retiree enrolled in Medicare Part B prior to January 1, 2006 and receiving such benefit shall not be affected by this change (the 20 years of service requirement); and it is further C. RESOLVED, that §800 -9 of the Employee Handbook be and is hereby amended effective January 1, 2006 to provide that the spouse of any qualified currently retired employee shall be and remain eligible for Part B reimbursement after the death of the qualified currently retired employee; and it is further D. RESOLVED, that once any retired employee meets the Medicare eligibility age, the Town will reduce such employee's share of the cost of their health insurance by the amount of their verified Medicare premium; and it is further E. RESOLVED, that, effective January 1, 2006, and despite the foregoing recitation of requirements, in the event any retiring employee is granted a bona -fide Disability Retirement by the State of New York, they shall be eligible for post retirement health insurance benefits provided they have a minimum of 10 years of service to the Town; and it is further F. RESOLVED, that employees hired after January 1, 2006 shall not have post retirement health insurance or Medicare Part B reimbursement benefits available to their spouses after the date of their death. Tracking Time: Mrs. Bowman has asked the Town Board Members and the Town Justices to keep track of their time so that the full amount can be reported to NYS Retirement System. This will begin the first of the year. Break Periods: Mr. Shattuck told the Board that he has been approached by an employee regarding break periods. ift Z76 Continued, November 16, 2005 Mr. Krogh stated that the Town has no obligation to provide a break period. Mrs. Wilcox and Mr. Christopher asked who brought up the question and why it was brought up. It was the consent of the Board to leave it as it is. Steve Farkas: Asked the Town Board to pass a Constables Service Agreement. The following Resolution was then adopted: RESOLUTION 05 -226 Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of Constable Services Agreement 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 16`h day of November, 2005, 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 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; Martin Christopher — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted: WHEREAS, the Town has a need for constable services in relation to, inter alia, its parks, water craft patrols, the service of civil process, and Town Court protective services; and WHEREAS, the Town desires only to use individuals to serve as Constables who hold New York State Police Officer certification; and/or Peace Officer certification, and/or are a retired NYS Police Officers, and/or posses other relevant and/or requisite qualifications in the opinion of the Town Board; and WHEREAS, there are differing rates and duties for differing constable services, and the Town had contracted with different constables by differing written contractual agreements or verbal contractual agreements, and the Town and the Constables have each expressed a desire for there to be one uniform agreement so as to provide for basic fairness, and so as to clearly delineate the services to be provided and the remuneration to be paid therefor; and WHEREAS, a proposed Constable Services Contract has been generated, reviewed and preliminarily approved by the Town Board and the Town's Counsel; and WHEREAS, after review and discussion of each of the foregoing premises, and the proposals and related terms of agreement set forth in such Constables Services Agreement, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Supervisor and/or Deputy Supervisor be and hereby are authorized to execute such Constables services agreement by and in the name of the Town of Lansing. Bond Renewal Resolution: Resolution 05 -227 Bond Renewal Resolution Dated November 16, 2005 A Resolution Authorizing The Issuance Of $129,033.00 Serial Bonds Of The Town Of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York To Pay For The Cost Of The Purchase Of Highway Equipment. 11 Continued, November 16, 2005 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 November, 2005, 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 Douglas McEver, and was duly seconded by Connie Wilcox; and the vote was as follows: Stephen Farkas — aye, Francis Shattuck — aye, Douglas McEver - aye; Connie Wilcox — aye; Martin Christopher — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted: WHEREAS, the Town Highway Department purchased a new multi - purpose excavator in October 2003 at a purchase price of $234,000.00; and, WHEREAS, the Town Board issued a Bond Anticipation Note ( "BAN "), 2003 No. 01- 03, in the amount of $184,000.00 to pay for the actual and estimated expenses related to the purchase of the multi - purpose excavator, which BAN was duly renewed by Resolution of November 29, 2004 (Resolution 04 -216), and which BAN has come up for renewal; and WHEREAS, the Town has contacted several lending institutions to find the lowest BAN rates, and has determined that the banking institution with the best service and the lowest rates should issue the funds pursuant to the BAN process; and WHEREAS, after a review of the foregoing and due deliberation and consideration thereof, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York hereby authorizes the Supervisor, or the Deputy Supervisor, to execute and deliver such documents as are necessary to issue Bond Anticipation Note 01 -05 in an amount of $129,033.00 with the-Tompkins Trust Company, with interest thereon to be not greater than 3.20% per annum for a period from December 1, 2004 until November 30, 2005 (with interest due at maturity of $4,129.06); and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York hereby authorizes the Supervisor, or the Deputy Supervisor, to use the proceeds of the Bond Anticipation Note 01 -05 to fully pay the remaining obligation of the Town of Lansing under Bond Anticipation Note 01 -04 ($154,840 principal and $3,376.51 interest); and it is further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, or Deputy Supervisor, be and they hereby are authorized to execute and deliver such other documents as are necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Bond Anticipation Note to be executed by the Supervisor, or Deputy Supervisor, shall be designated as Bond Anticipation Note 01 -05; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to certify this Resolution and place the Seal of the Town of Lansing thereupon. Senator Nozzolio: Mr. Farkas stated that Senator Nozzolio's office has asked the Town to supply all of the names of the people who attended the ground breaking for the library. This will be used for mailing purposes. Mr. Farkas stated that Senator Nozzolio would be at the Rink on December 3rd to donate money to the continued expansion of the Rink. On January 14, 2006, Senator Nozzilio will be at the Town Hall for an open meeting. Health Insurance, 12 277 2i8 Continued, November 16, 2005 Mr. Farkas and Mrs. Bowman attended a meeting today regarding Health Insurance with other Towns. A group from Tioga County attended the meeting and it is felt by Mr. Farkas and Mrs. Bowman that this looks like a good program. This will be looked into further and the Board will be kept updated. Municipal Officer's Meetin. Stacey Crawford from Better Housing gave a report to the members and stated that there needs to be more affordable housing in Tompkins County. Guy Krogh: SPCA: Mr. Krogh stated that there is a new director at the SPCA. He feels he will do a good job. Mr. Krogh also informed the Board that he would be the Chairman of the Board beginning January 15' Working Meeting Mr. Shattuck would like to have a working meeting on December 1, 2005, after the Special Meeting is finished. The Board Members were in agreement with this. 05 -228 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned at 8:38 to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson (Aye) Doug McEver, Councilperson (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 05 -229 RESOLUITON, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting be reconvened at 8:54 p.m. 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 05 -230 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher and seconded by Mr. McEver: p.m. RESOLVED, that the meeting be adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 8:55 Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson 13 [l 1 1 Continued, November 16, 2005 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 Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk. E 279