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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-06-21REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING Date. June 21, 2006 Time: 6:00 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: a) Nancy Raza b) Steve Loncto - Technology update c) Anyone who wishes to address the Board 50 Engineer's Report 6. Highway Superintendent's Report 7. Code Enforcement Officer's Report 8. Parks and Recreation Report 9. Approval of audit 10. Approve minutes of May 17th and 25th1 2006 11. Any other business that may come before the Board 12. Board Members Reports 13. Executive Session if needed 14. Adjourn Meeting June 21, 2006 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Town Hall Board Room at 6:00 p.m. with Supervisor Farkas presiding. Call. The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll ROLL CALL Stephen Farkas Supervisor Present Matt Besemer Councilperson Present Marty Christopher Councilperson Present Bud Shattuck Councilperson Present Connie Wilcox Councilperson Present Bonny Boles Town Clerk Present Guy Krogh Town Attorney Present VISITORS: Jack French, Dave Herrick, Dick Platt, Steve Loncto, Dan Veaner and John Alexander, The Supervisor led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Steve Loncto — Town's Computers: Mr. Loncto gave an update of everything he has done since December of 2005. He stated that once everything had been updated, he has only been in the Town Hall less than 5 hours since April. A couple of recommendations were discussed and a cost figure will be looked into before proceeding. Connie thanked Mr. Loncto on behalf of the Tech. committee. It was decided that if anyone wants additional software, it will go before the Technology Committee to be approved or disapproved. Jack French — Highway Superintendent: Hot and Cold paving: The hot and cold mix has been completed for the year which is earlier than usual. Building on recreation field: The metal roof has been installed on the building on the ball fields. Dave Herrick — Town Engineer: ENGINEER'S AGENDA 1. Water System Planning and Maintenance a. Town CWD, Extension #1 0 T.G. Miller has revised the agreement for engineering and surveying services per comments from Town Attorney. Discuss role in preparing the "application" for Comptroller. b. Davis Subdivision /Myers Heights Rear Road Mr. Davis has notified the Town that the original subdivision will be completed as designed so establishing a CWD extension will be coming before the Board. C. Town CWD, Extension #5: Drake Road Subdivision Review the feasibility study findings. 1 157 158 2, Storm Water Planning and Maintenance ® After a year of reviewing development projects against the Town's Local Law some revisions have been recommended in the attached memo to fill gaps, provide for alternative designs and improve Town oversight during construction. 3. Sanitary Sewer System Planning and Maintenance. Draft and final report should be given to the Town Board by the August meeting. a. Sewer Committee Review updated project schedule. 4. Transportation Planning a. Salt Storage Building Review the conditions of the Cover-All warranty for the steel and determine that the Town will allow design and bidding of the Cover-All system for salt storage. Mr. Herrick stated that he could have the engineering complete in 4 to 6 weeks for the foundation work. Mr. Platt asked if the building could be put out to bid before the engineering was finished. It was the consensus of the Board that the building should not be put out to bid until Mr. Herrick finished the engineering. Drake Road Sewer: After some discussion, it was decided that Mr. Besemer will get a hold of Mr. Bill Hinderliter, a resident in the proposed area to carry a petition for the water extension. The Board will go over the proposed district at the July meeting. Dick Platt — Code Enforcement Officer: Monthly Report: Mr. Platt reported that they are up by 9 permits and up in project costs by $2,0969411.00. Lock Box Local Law: A lock box Local Law was discussed and it was decided that Mr. Platt, Mr. Scott Purcell and Mr. Krogh will sit down and discuss this proposed Local Law. John Young — soccer fields: Mr. Young appeared before the ZBA Board and asked to reduce his number of proposed soccer fields from 5 down to 2. Mr. Young's request was denied. Scott Morgan — Peruville Road: Mr. Morgan will have his property on Peruville Road cleaned up shortly. Temporary Certificates of Occupancies: Mr. Platt stated that they were having trouble with � some residents who had been given temporary certificate of occupancies. It was the consent of the Board that NO temporary Certificate of Occupancies are to be given out under any circumstances from this day forward. John Alexander — Algerine Road: Mr. Alexander asked for the Board's help to close the Algerine Road Extension. He stated that it only leads to his private property and he said there 2 were safety issues and privacy issues involved. He also stated that the Town needs a special plow in the winter months and road repair, it could cut some costs to the •Town. After a lengthy discussion, it was decided this issues would be looked into and discussed at a later date. Approve Audit. Resolution 06 =148 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following bills and to make the following Budget Modifications: Audited Vouchers: 515 — 649 PrePay Vouchers: 515 — 517 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS General Fund 131,005.39 Highway Fund 125,139.23 Lansing Lighting 11233.90 Lansing Water Districts 99,619.44 Cherry Road Sewer 4,813.70 Trust and Agency 37,362.92 Budget Modifications: From To For Amount A1990.400 A1910.400 From Contingency to Unallocated Insurance 545.00 A1990.400 A1950.400 From Contingency to Taxes & Assess Munic Prop. 1,341.00 A909 A8510.400 From Fund Balance to Community Beautification 500.00 Increase Revenue Appropriate Additional Fund Balance to Cover the Following: rrom 10 ror Amount 88020.420 B8020.400 From Ping Paid Consultants to Planning Cont. 22000.00 88010.403 88020.401 From Codes Engineer to Planning Engineer 31000.00 Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, 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 May 17th and 25th, 2006, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make corrections or to accept the same as submitted. Resolution 06 — 149 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the minutes of May 17th and May 25th, 2006 are hereby approved as submitted. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson 3 159 160 Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor Lock Boxes RESOLUTION 06 -150 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PUBLIC HEARING UPON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #4 OF 2006: LOCK BOXES 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 21 st day of June, 2006, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; and Matthew Besemer, CouncilPE!rson; and the following members being absent: none; and the following motion fora Resolution was duly made by motion of Francis Shattuck, and was (July seconded by Martin Christopher; and the vote was as follows: Stephen Farkas — aye, Francis Shattuck — aye, Connie Wilcox — aye; Martin Christopher — aye; and Matthew Besemer — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing finds the use of alarm systems connected directly or indirectly to an agency providing fire and other emergency responses is increasing within the Town of Lansing, and the means of securing and protecting property and structures has become increasingly complex, thus often thwarting the efforts of emergency personnel; and WHEREAS, automatic alarms have sometimes been erroneously activated when the premises are vacant or under other circumstances where the Town of Lansing Volunteer Fire Department, and other fire departments and emergency personnel, have been called to the premises and have been unable to obtain access to the premises to turn off the alarm, or the result of such access is the unnecessary demolition of part of the structure or building; and WHEREAS, there have been other circumstances where alarms are connected to loud noise - making devices, such as bells or klaxons, and it has not been possible to turn off such noise - making alarms when they have been triggered by an erroneous signal; and WHEREAS, there are circumstances where an emergency such as a fire or burglary is in progress and a non - forced entry to the premises would be desirable to react to the emergency; and WHEREAS, the Town has determined that it is in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare to provide for a method of access by emergency personnel in a controlled manner, and that the need for immediatE, access to property and information for fire and emergency personnel is necessary due to the increasing size and density of structures, more complex securing and locking systems, and the increased usage of petroleum products, chemicals, and hazardous materials; and WHEREAS, and in consultation with the Fire Department, the Fire Chief, and other emergency personnel, the Town believes that the passage and enforcement of a Lock Box Local Law will help save lives, buildings and properties, and will reduce the severity and duration of emergency events, such as fires, thereby preventing the spread of injury and damage from such events, and also preventing unnecessary air and water pollution and waste; and WHEREAS, the proposed Local Law proposes to (1) define the following terms - Automatic Alarm, Automatic Gate, Code Enforcement Office, Elevator, Fire I.: Department, Hazardous Materials, Key Switch, Lock Box, MSDS, Person, Property, Structure, and Town; (2) require all new and existing structures with certain alarms, gates, elevators, and automatic fire suppression systems, certain multiple dwellings, and properties that store hazardous materials to comply with such law, with a limited grace period for the compliance of existing structures; (3) to require and specify the manner of installation and security of a lock box and key switches; (4) to require the delivery of keys and codes to certain persons; (5) to specify the contents of lock boxes, including keys, codes, contact personnel, drawings, and other information; (6) to regulate the reporting of the locations and contents of lock boxes; (7) to provide for the inspection and enforcement of lock boxes and the local law in relation thereto, including by civil and criminal sanctions carrying variable fines for first, second, and third violations ranging from $1000.00 to $10,000.00 and a period of imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, with the Town to have the right to seek injunctive and equitable relief as well; (8) to limit the Town's liability; (9) to provide for severance and construction rules, and (10) to give such law immediate effect; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation upon the same, it is 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 19th day of July, 2006, at 6:05 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 RESOLVED, that the Town York, is hereby authorized published in the official ne copy thereof on the Town with law. Wilkinson Claim: Clerk of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New and directed to cause a copy of this Resolution to be wspaper of the Town of Lansing, and also to post a signboard maintained by the Town Clerk, in accord u RESOLUTION 06 -151 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF THE SOUTHERN CAYUGA INTERMUNICIPAL WATER COMMISSION -- ETHEL WILKENSON LAWSUIT; AUTHORIZING IMPLEMENTATION OF SUCH SETTLEMENT BY THE CONSTRUCTION OF BOLTON ROAD OR THE PAYMENT OF MONEYS IN LIEU THEREOF; AND GUARANTEEING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE SOUTHERN CAYUGA LAKE INTERMUNICIPAL WATER COMMISSION CONTAINED IN SUCH SETTLEMENT 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 the 21 st day of June, 2006, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; and Matthew Besemer, 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, Connie Wilcox — aye; Martin Christopher — aye; and Matthew Besemer — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing, in conjunction with the Towns of Ithaca and Dryden and the Villages of Cayuga Heights and Lansing (collectively the "Member Municipalities "), executed an amended and restated Agreement of Intermunicipal Cooperation in 1979 pursuant to Article 5 -G of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York (the "Intermunicipal Agreement "), pursuant to which the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission ( "SCLIWC" or the "Commission ") was created and a water treatment plant and related transmission facilities were constructed; and 5 162 WHEREAS, a provision of the Intermunicipal Agreement required the Member Municipalities, acting through the Commission, to construct a road from Route 34 -B to the shore of Cayuga Lake at the Commission's water intake plant, all pursuant to an Agreement between the Town of Lansing and Lucie G. Bolton dated June 28, 1967; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing's obligations to build said road were assumed by the Member Municipalities by the provisions of the Intermunicipal Agreement; and WHEREAS, said road has not yet been constructed; and WHEREAS, a lawsuit was instituted on behalf of the successors to Lucie Bolton against the Commission and all of the member municipalities including the Town of Lansing, seeking an order directing construction of said road or, in the alternative, damages for failing to build said road (the "Bolton Road Lawsuit "); and WHEREAS, it has been estimated by the plaintiffs' engineer and the Commission's engineer that the cost to construct the road at this time to current standards could be as much as $3,000,000; and WHEREAS, there may be partial or complete defenses to the Bolton Road Lawsuit which defenses have been asserted by motions, some of which have been denied by the trial court, which denial has been appealed to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Third Department, and which appeal is pending, and other defenses are awaiting decision by the Trial Court; and WHEREAS, there have been ongoing negotiations resulting in a tentative agreement (the Settlemeht Agreement) settling the Bolton Road Lawsuit by the construction of an alternate road (the "Loop Road ") at a cost estimated by the Commission's Engineers of approximately $600,000, or, under certain circumstances, alternatively by the payment of a sum of $600,000 in lieu of constructing any road; and WHEREAS, a copy of the Settlement Agreement has been submitted to and reviewed by this Board; and WHEREAS, the Commission has a surplus of well in excess of said $600,000 amount to pay for said Loop Road and /or to make the alternative settlement payment; and WHEREAS, the Commission and its attorneys are of the opinion that the proposed settlement is reasonable under all of the circumstances now pertaining and recommend that the Member Municipalities approve such settlement as provided in the Settlement Agreement, the implementation of the responsibilities of the Commission and Member Municipalities under the Settlement Agreement including construction of the Loop Road and /or paymE!nt of $600,000 in lieu of such construction; and WHEREAS, the Commission and the Member Municipalities, including the Town of Lansing, will derive benefits from said settlement including (a) the construction of a hard surface road for approximately half of the distance from East Shore Drive to the Commission's water intake facility on the shore of Cayuga Lake, and (b) a final resolution of a long- standing dispute at a not unreasonable cost to the Commission and its Member Municipalities in a manner which avoids the significant cost of each Member Municipality having to continue to defend the Bolton Road lawsuit and. the possibility of being required to construct a more expensive road at a cost of approximately $3,000,000; and 0 163 WHEREAS, the amount proposed to be expended for the construction of said Loop Road (excluding engineering, legal, and other fees that may be incurred in the course of designing and contracting for the construction and completion of said Loop Road) is $600,000; and WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the Commission will pay for the costs of construction and all related costs out of the Commission's current surplus; and WHEREAS, there has been submitted a Short Environmental Assessment Form under the State Environmental Conservation Law and the regulations related thereto (collectively "SEAR ") related to the Settlement Agreement recommending that there be a finding of a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance of the proposed action, and, as an interested agency (as the "project" is in the Village of Lansing, not the Town of Lansing) the Town of Lansing concurs with such determination(s); and WHEREAS, the Town now desires to authorize settlement of the said Bolton Road Lawsuit and the implementation of such settlement by the construction of the Loop Road (subject to the subdivision regulations, approvals and SEQRA review of and by the Village of Lansing, as the Involved Agency) and /or payment of moneys in lieu thereof; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Lansing as follows: Section 1. The Town of Lansing hereby approves the proposed settlement of said Bolton Road Lawsuit and further approves and authorizes the Commission to construct the Loop Road as provided in the Settlement Agreement, again subject to the requirements of the Village of Lansing and a SEQRA review, or pay the plaintiffs in said Bolton Road Lawsuit the sum of $600,000 in lieu of constructing any road; and Section 2. The Town of Lansing hereby finds such settlement, as provided in the Settlement Agreement, to be in the best interests of the citizens of the Town and hereby delegates to SCLIWC the authority to contract for and construct said Loop Road or pay $600,000 in lieu of such construction, and to incur such other charges such as engineering fees, and legal fees as may be reasonably necessary to implement said Agreement, and agrees that the funds for such construction or payment be taken out of the current surplus funds held by SCLIWC; with such construction, if any, to be subject to review under SEQRA; and Section 3. The Town of Lansing hereby requests and, to the extent appropriate, joins with the other member municipalities in directing SCLIWC, upon execution of the Settlement Agreement, to immediately set aside $600,000 out of the surplus funds of SCLIWC in a separate fund dedicated to the payment of the costs of construction said Loop Road or paying the plaintiffs if the road is not constructed; and Section 4, The Town of Lansing, in similar fashion to the other Member Municipalities, hereby guarantees the performance by SCLIWC of its obligations pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement, including the building of the Loop Road as set forth in such agreement and the payment of funds in lieu of such construction, provided, however, that such guarantee shall be limited to that portion of the expense guaranteed that is equal to the proportionate liability of the Town of Lansing for liabilities generally of SCLIWC under the provisions of the Intermunicipal Agreement (i.e., the share of any member municipality of the cost of this guarantee shall be in proportion to the debt allocation for Project) under the Intermunicipal Agreement, which is based upon the proportion of water generated by the Bolton Point Plant used by such municipality); 7 WE Section 5. The Town Supervisor and /or Deputy Town Supervisor be and hereby are hereby individually authorized to sign the Settlement Agreement on behalf of the Town of Lansing and its water districts; and Section 6. This Resolution shall be effective only if Sections 1 through 5 above are adopted, and made applicable and enforceable, by each member municipality in substantially the same form as hereby adopted by the Town of Lansing, to the extent applicable to such municipalities, and /or among and along with such other sections as such other member municipalities may desire, including, but not limited to, independent SEQRA review(s). . Appoint Billie Boles as Part-Time Clerk: RESOLUTION 06 -152 RESOLUTION APPOINTING BILLIE JO BOLES AS PROBATIONARY AND PROVISIONAL PART TIME CLERK 8 FURTHER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TWO PART TIME CLERK POSITIONS ON TOWN CIVIL SERVICE: ROSTER 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 241 st day of June, 2006, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; and Matthew Besemer, 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 Matthew Besemer; and the vote was as follows: Stephen Farkas — aye, Francis Shattuck — aye, Connie Wilcox — aye; Martin Christopher — aye; and Matthew Besemer — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted: WHEREAS, the position of a Part Time Clerk already exists within the Town and the Tompkins County Civil Service roster for the Town of Lansing; and WHEREAS, due to the disability /leave of the Deputy Clerk, there is a need for an additional Part Time Clerk position to be rostered for the Town with the County Civil Service Administration; and WHEREAS, as the Town may undertake school tax collection for the Lansing Central School District, there is further need for the creating of one to two additional Part Time Clerk positions; and WHEREAS, upon and in consideration of the foregoing, and a review of the job descriptions, it is hereby RESOLVED, that Billie Jo Boles be and hereby is hired as a Part Time Temporary and Probational Clerk, subject to the County Personnel Department adding an additional Part Time Clerk to the Town's roster, with such position to be paid at the rate of $9.28 per hour as a Grade 2 position, and with such position not to exceed 18.5 hours per week; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town apply for and obtain an amendment to its Civil Service roster to add a total of 2 Part Time Clerk positions to its roster, with such positions to be provisionally or permanently filled and graded, if ever, after the creation of such positions and upon a need for persons in such positions, as determined by the Town Board. Tompkins County Council of Governments: RESOLUTION 06 -153 n 165 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LANSING TO JOIN THE TOMPKINS COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS ( "TCCOG "), APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BYLAWS THEREOF, AND APPOINTING VOTING REPRESENTATIVES AND ALTERNATES THERETO 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 21 st day of June, 2006, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; and Matthew Besemer, 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, Connie Wilcox — aye; Martin Christopher — aye; and Matthew Besemer — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted: WHEREAS, The Tompkins County Intermunicipal Steering Committee has been meeting to discuss ways that local governments can work together to reduce overall costs to their residents; and WHEREAS, the said Committee discovered that other Counties have created a Council of Governments made up of local officials; and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Council of Governments ( "TCCOG ") would be an association of local governments organized to provide a forum for discussion and negotiation leading to agreements for more efficient and fiscally responsible delivery of government services; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing desires to be a member of TCCOG, and has reviewed the Interim Bylaws thereof; and WHEREAS, after review and discussion of the matter, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing does hereby approve becoming a member of TCCOG; ad it is further RESOLVED, that the Interim Bylaws be and hereby are approved; and it is further RESOLVED, that Steve Farkas be and hereby is appointed as the representative voting member of TCCOG for the Town of Lansing, and that Francis Shattuck be and hereby is appointed as the alternate member thereof. Memorandum of Understanding: RESOLUTION 06 -154 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF MOU WITH TOMPKINS COUNTY PLANNING RE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENTS AND APPROVING TERMS OF SAME 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 21 st day of June, 2006, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; and Matthew Besemer, 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 9 166 Shattuck — aye, Connie Wilcox — aye; Martin Christopher — aye; and Matthew Besemer — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has been examining, through its Town Board and its Planning Board, updates and amendments to the Town's comprehensive Plan and Land Use Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Planning Department has offered its expertise and technical services in connection with the same; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has negotiated the terms and conditions of a Memorandum of Understanding ( "MOU ") in connection with the proposed services the County Planning Department has offered, and the terms and conditions thereof; and WHEREAS, assistance from the County is deemed to be in the best interests of the Town due to the expertise the County can provide and the benefits of cooperatively coordinating Town planning with regional planning; and WHEREAS, after review and discussion of the matter, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the terms of the proposed MOU be and hereby are conditionally approved, and the Town Supervisor and /or Deputy Town Supervisor be and each are hereby authorized to execute the said MOU by, in the name of, and on behalf of the Town of Lansing, subject to final approval of the terms thereof by the Attorney for the Town. NYS Agriculture and.Farmland: RESOLUTION 06 -155 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF MOU WITH TOMPKINS COUNTY PLANNING RE NYS AGRICULTURE & MARKETS FARMLAND PROTECTION IMPLEMENTATION PROJECTS 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 21 st day of June, 2006, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; . and Matthew Besemer, 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, Connie Wilcox — aye; Martin Christopher — aye; and Matthew Besemer — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted: WHEREAS, State and Federal grants and related Programs are available to support and protect agricultural areas and productive farms, including through the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board; and WHEREAS, in conjunction with the County of Tompkins ( "County "), and at the request of residents of the Town, the Town has approved being the applicant for funding for such programs (see Resolution 06 -137, dated June 19, 2006); and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has determined that it is in the best interests of the Town to preserve agricultural areas and productive farming in the Town as, inter alia, productive farming is a viable and beneficial use of land, and the preservation and protection of agriculture and farming prevents high density WE m development and sprawl, and protection of agriculture and farming preserves and protects groundwater and prevents sedimentation and erosion of watercourses, and protection of agriculture and farming helps preserve valuable unique natural areas, and related flora and fauna, and protection of agriculture and farming helps protect vital elements and geographic features in the Cayuga Lake Watershed; and WHEREAS, the County, through its Planning Department, will work with the Town to implement programs and maintain easements; and WHEREAS, the Benson Farm, known as Bensvue Farms, on Lansingville Road, is proposed to be submitted for such grants, and (1) the application of the farmland program within the Town of Lansing and for such farm is consistent with the Town of Lansing's Comprehensive Plan, and (2) such farm is located within Rural and Agriculturally zoned areas; and WHEREAS, the northern end of the Town of Lansing has productive farming operations, excellent soil characteristics, and is geographically connected with a similar farming region in southern Cayuga County; and WHEREAS, the Town and the County Planning Department have developed a Memorandum of Understanding ( "MOU ") regarding the coordination and administration of the programs and related matters; and WHEREAS, such MOU has been reviewed by the Town Board and the Attorney for the Town, and the terms thereof negotiated by, for, and in the interests of the Town of Lansing; 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 the terms of the proposed MOU be and hereby are conditionally approved, and the Town Supervisor and /or Deputy Town Supervisor be and each are hereby authorized to execute the said MOU by, in the name of, and on behalf of the Town of Lansing, subject to final approval of the terms thereof by the Attorney for the Town. Approving Execution of PSHRC Agreement: RESOLUTION 06 -156 RESOLUTION APPROVING EXECUTION OF PSHRC AGREEMENT REGARDING HR 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 'the 21 st day of June, 2006, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; and Matthew Besemer, Councilperson; and the following members being absent: none; and the following motion for a Resolution was duly made by motion of Connie Wilcox, and was duly seconded by martin Christopher; and the vote was as follows: Stephen Farkas — aye, Francis Shattuck — aye, Connie Wilcox — aye; Martin Christopher — aye; and Matthew Besemer — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted: 11 168 WHEREAS, for many years the Town has contracted with Amtek regarding the provision of certain human resources ( "HR ") services, and such agreement is due for renewal; and WHEREAS, Amtek is now know as Public Sector HR Consultants, LLC ( "PSHRC "); and WHEREAS, the Town Board and the Attorney for the Town have reviewed the terms and conditions of such agreement; and WHEREAS, upon a review thereof, and upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the terms of the proposed PSHRC Agreement be and hereby are conditionally approved, and the Town Supervisor and /or Deputy Town Supervisor be and each are hereby authorized to execute the said Agreement by, in the name of, and on behalf of the Town of Lansing, subject to final approval of the terms thereof by the Attorney for the Town. Environmental Planner Position: RESOLUTION 06 -157 RESOLUTION ADOPTING JOB DUTIES AND DESCRIPTION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER POSITION 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 21 st day of June, 2006, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; and Matthew Besemer, 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, Connie Wilcox -- aye; Martin Christopher — aye; and Matthew Besemer — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted: WHEREAS, the positions of Environmental Planner already exists as a service classification within the Tompkins County Civil Service administrative area; and WHEREAS, the Town now desires to clarify, within the Town's Job Description Book /Manual, the duties and responsibilities of such position; and WHEREAS, the Town has consulted with the County Personnel Department regarding adding a customized Environmental Planner Position to the Town of Lansing Civil Service roster; and WHEREAS, upon and in consideration of the foregoing, and a review of the job descriptions developed, it is hereby RESOLVED, that the said job description be and hereby is adopted, and the same is directed to be placed in the Town's Job Description Book /Manual; and it is further RESOLVED, that such position shall remain unfilled until the description thereof is agreed upon between the Town and the County, and such position is officially added to the Town's Civil Service roster. Job Duties and Descriptions: RESOLUTION 06 -158 `m RESOLUTION ADOPTING JOB DUTIES AND DESCRIPTIONS, CLASSIFICATION RATINGS AND GRADE LEVELS, AND RATES AND PAYSCALES FOR POSITIONS OF RECREATION ASSISTANT AND DIRECTOR OF THE DROP -IN CENTER, AND ENTERING SAME INTO THE TOWN JOB DECRIPTION MANUAL 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 21 st day of June, 2006, the following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis, Shattuck, Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; and Matthew Besemer, 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, Connie Wilcox — aye; Martin Christopher — aye; and Matthew Besemer — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted: WHEREAS, the positions of Recreation Assistant (Drop -in Center) and Director (Drop -in Center) already exist within the Town and are listed in the Tompkins County Civil Service Roster for the Town; and WHEREAS, the Town now desires to clarify, within the Town's Job Description Book/Manual, theq duties and responsibilities of such positions, and the grade levels and pay scales for such positions; and WHEREAS, the Town has consulted with AMTEK, its personnel advisor with respect to civil service and other employment positions within the Town; and WHEREAS, upon and in consideration of the foregoing, and a review of the job descriptions, it is hereby RESOLVED, that the said job descriptions be and hereby are adopted, and the same are directed to be placed in the Town's Job Description Book/Manual; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Recreation Assistant (Drop -in Center) be and hereby is established as a Grade Level 2 position; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Director, Drop -in Center, be and herby is established as a Grade Level 4 position; and it is further RESOLVED, that such job descriptions be incorporated into and implemented through the Town's Wage & Salary Administration program; and it is further RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the existing pay scales for the individuals filling such positions are commensurate with such grading, and accordingly, no adjustments upward or downward in salary or hourly rates are necessary. Recreation Det)artment's Monthly Report: Mr. Colt was absent but gave all Board Members the following report: Parks & Recreation Department 6/21/06 Town Board Meeting RECREATION • Summer program registration is still very active. The Myers Day Camp has already sold out of the first two sessions and the third is filling. We have a very good staff lined up for the summer 13 170 • Our new Spanish Program has over filled and so we created another session that are also filling. • The Late Summer /Fall booklet printing was completed today and was distributed to the schools late this afternoon. Your copy is included... • The 13th annual Crandall Memorial Youth Baseball Tournament kicks off tomorrow and runs through Sunday. The tournament is very time consuming and involves a great deal of prep and work before the first pitch is thrown. • Our office right now is very busy and more hectic than can be described! PARKS • The park crew finally found and conquered a bad underground water leak near the marina area. As repairs are made, new maps are being drawn for future use. We have found that most of the utilities that were put in years ago were never mapped or poorly mapped and that was one a major problem! • The beachfront swim area is set to open Friday June 30tH • The new Lifeguard chair (built by and Eagle Scout) has been put into place and looks great and will be very functional. • The concession stand is now open on weekends as it was last year. When the weathergets consistent we should haw; another great weekend. • The fencing project near the lighthouse point has been completed and looks GREAT! Andrew Aasen constructed the two stone pillars that are connected to the fence. • Ludlowville Park is scheduled to have a similar fence installed and that should take place in early July. • Concerts at Myers start next Thursday night with the Burns Sisters kicking it all off. Myers Bridge: A request has been made by Marion George to Tompkins County. He has asked to have the bridge in Myers named after Nick George. It was stated that this is a County Bridge and not a Town one but the Town Board did not agree with naming any bridge after anyone. They felt this would set precedence. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS. Matt Besemer. Mr. Besemer did not have anything to report at this time. Marty Christopher: Library Event: A Library Fund raiser will be held on August There will be a D.J., BBQ, Auction and a tour. Mr, has been scaled back from the original plan. Technology Committee: 51h from noon — 3:00 p.m. Christopher stated that this The Committee is extremely satisfied with Steve Loncto and all he has done for the Town. From now on, he stated that the Technology will work in the same way as the ZBA Committee. 14 Gossett Center Awards. Mr. Farkas and Mr. Christopher will be attending the Gossett Centers Awards Ceremony on Friday at 9:30 a.m. Connie Wilcox: Lansing Housing Authority: Mrs. Wilcox stated that the Housing Authority was looking for an idea for a memorial for Bob Baker. School Tax Collection. The School Tax Collection will take place in the small court room in the Town Hall this September and October. Mr. Besemer, Mrs. Wilcox Mrs. V Bowman and Mrs. Boles will meet with the school representatives on June 27th to discuss this further. She stated that she wants this to be convenient for Town residents. This will not cost the Town any money. Bud Shattuck: Mail Box across the Highway: There has been an on going problem with the mail box being across the busy highway. Mr. Shattuck stated that Penny was almost hit today as she went for the mail. Mr. Shattuck and Mr. Christopher will meet with reps. From the Post Office to discuss this to see it it may be possible to have the box moved to the south side , preferably in the parking lot area of the Town Hall. Memorandum of Agreement: The memorandum of Agreement on the Storm Water will be discussed between now and the next Regular Board meeting. Steve Farkas: Mr. Farkas had nothing to report at this time. Resolution 06 =159 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting is adjourned at 8:29 at the call of the Supervisor. Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk. 15 171