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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-07-11For the 2006 Round of Environmental Protection Funding, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program through NYS Department of State, Darby submitted a grant application for Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization projects. The Town of Lansing acts as the applicant, and a resolution is needed in support of the application. The application is titled "Interlaken Wetland Creation and Salmon Creek Watershed Analysis: Continued Watershed Management Plan Implementation" as the projects will work on a project in Interlaken and an extensive Salmon Creek analysis. The County hired a consulting firm in 2005 to conduct a watershed assessment of Salmon Creek but it was only in the Tompkins County portion of the watershed. The proposed project will extend the assessment into Cayuga County and will include more specific hydrologic calculations that will be useful for future projects that will target infrastructure protection. Information was recently sent out about the Erie Canal Greenway Grant Program and the grant application is due August 18. Darby will submit an application for Salt Point focusing on infrastructure improvements, specifically the pedestrian bridge to Myers Park. At last month's Town Board meeting, the Stormwater Coalition Memorandum of Understanding was discussed. The resolution this month will authorize Steve Farkas to sign the agreement and Lansing will be a member of the Coalition. Darby presented the following minutes of the meeting: MINUTES: LANSING STORMWATER ORDINANCE DISCUSSION JULY 11, 2006 Lansing Town Hall Present: Darby Kiley, Dick Platt, Deb Caraco July 17 — Darby and Dick discussed possible changes and docum information in RED text and yellow highlights. 1. Residential Sites Between 1 and 5 Acres Discussed: Techniques to Regulate. Current challenge is that in some cases it may be difficult to apply practices that meet state standards. Key Options: • Option 1: Continue as currently regulated. No • Option 2: Use an alternative system to calculate stormwater runoff volumes, such as "stormwater credits." Consider waiving quantity requirements. . • Option 3: Do not require permanent stormwater practices on these sites. Edit to the ordinance: • "Small Project" and "Large Project" language — for Large Project include reference to Land Development Activity and within Land uevelopment Activity, should exemptions also be listed (for n frontage, etc)? • Also, "Condition A, B, C" to define differences between these conditions. Take out <1 acre requirement for Condition C ureaie exemptions for properties that do not have additional i roads, etc) that are road front lots 2. Site Inspections by Owner Discussed: Modifications to ordinance needed to clarify. ctu 10 • • J • Currently, the ordinance does not specify a "qualified individual" to conduct inspections. Decision Point: Should the Town require inspections on sites between 1 and 5 acres. More discussion needed for 1 -5 acre sites and who should do the inspections. Edit to the Ordinance: Need to define "qualified inspector" for contractor self- inspections. Inspector has to be PE, registered LA, or CPESC if site >5 acres 3. Tracking During Construction, Inspections by Owner Discussed: Ways to ensure that the Town can track projects during construction. The ordinance outlines several key points where the Town can conduct inspections, and requires contractors to notify the Town. This is currently not enforced, and sometimes it is not possible to keep track of projects. Approaches to improve tracking: 1) When granting final approval, make notifying the Town at some key points during construction. This notification should be all 8 phases listed in Section 6.A.1. 2) Create a specific schedule for inspecting sites (e.g., at a monthly rate) 3) Require new construction projects file an NPDES number with the Town once one is assigned. YES 4) Require monthly reports to be submitted to the Town. YES Potential Modifications to the Ordinance • The last two approaches can be incorporated into the ordinance explicitly, but the first two are more of a management measure. All above will be included. 4. Enforcement Discussion: Ways to consistently enforce the ordinance. It appears that the ordinance has sufficient authority and enforcement mechanisms, and the techniques used are at the Town's discretion. All agreed that there needs to be some check on plans submitted, particularly if the proposed plans seem difficult to construct. Develop checklist, need input from Deb /Dave 5. Documentation of Final Construction Discussed: Ways to ensure that practices are built as designed. Decision Points: • How much information should be retained by the Town? Everything • Should a different level of information be needed for publicly versus privately owned practices? Probably not • Should a final inspection by the CEO be required in order to receive a Certificate of Occupancy? Yes Potential Modifications to the Ordinance: • More detail on what is required for "as built" drawings, and when they are required. Have Deb help develop list for "as builts" • Specifically require a final inspection by thc; CEO or other Town representative. Yes 6. Long -Term Maintenance/ Tracking of Practicer over Time 11 185 Discussed: Techniques to ensure that practices are maintained in the long term. Resources include the Maintenance Agreement from DEC. In addition, Lansing has had some experience establishing special drainage districts. Techniques for Tracking • Establish a spreadsheet or other document that ties the parcel number to a list of stormwater practices that are present on that site.. • When a property changes hands, ensure that the new owner is aware of his or her responsibilities on that property. Information should be included with deed. Decision Points: • When should the Town take over practices, versus leaving maintenance to a private individual? Evaluate at annual inspection (see below). • What records should be kept for each practice? (e.g., as -built documents, designs, basic information, and inspection reports). Keep all. • If a practice is privately held, who should inspect it and how frequently? Inspect annually by Town Engineer and bill to landowner. Potential Modifications to the Ordinance: • None. The Ordinance establishes authority to require maintenance. 7. Resource Protection Some brief discussion of techniques to protect specific resources, including wetlands, steep slopes, and stream buffers. " Stormwater Credits" offer one technique to address these items. They can alternatively be considered in separate ordinances in the future. Present SW credit info to Town Board. How can these be used in the 1 -5 acre sites VS, eliminating permanent practices on 1 -5 acre sites? Darby asked the Board to approve three resolutions. They were'approved as follows: X1 Application for Funding: Watershi unici RESOLUTION 06463 ization Resolution in Support of Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization Application for Funding 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 19th day of July, 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: 12 • • • WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing is an active member of the Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization (hereinafter 10 ") and supports the work of the 10; and WHEREAS, the Town recognizes that the work of the 10, including the implementation of the Restoration and Protection Plan, is important to the residents of the Town of Lansing; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing manages and administers the 10 finances; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing provides office space and administrative support to the 10 Project Manager; and WHEREAS, after review and discussion of each of the foregoing premises, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing supports the application for funding submitted to the NYS Department of State under the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Environmental Protection Fund, Year 2006- 2007, for, among other things, grant funds to study the Salmon Creek watershed, including areas outside Tompkins County. Support of Request for Grant Funding from NYS Canal Corporation to Implement the Erie Canal Greenway Program: RESOLUTION 06 -164 Resolution in Support of Request for Grant Funding From NYS Canal Corporation to Implement the Erie Canal Greenway Program 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 'i 9th day of July, 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 New York State Canal Corporation is soliciting projects to implement the Governor Pataki's vision for an Erie Canal Greenway, as first proposed in May, 2005; and WHEREAS, the December 2005 Report released by the New York State Canal Corporation Interagency Task Force (the "Task Force "), entitled "Report on the Failure of New York State Canals" (the "Report"), rEcommended a voluntary collaborative strategy for providing assistance to 'communities along all four canals of the NYS Canal System though a canal -wide "greenway" Program; and WHEREAS, funding for a grant program to implement the vision of the Governor and the recommendations of the Task. Force was approved in the 2006 -2007 NYS Budget, and $6,000,000.00 is available under four grant categories; and WHEREAS, upon due consideration of the foregoing and the proposed and potential compliant projects within or affecting the Town of Lansing, the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing supports the creation of a voluntary Erie Canal Greenway, as proposed by the Governor and recommended in the Report by the Task Force, based upon six principles, including: (1) waterfront public 13 • access; (2) tourism; (3) recreational development; (4) natural and cultural resource protection; (5) local and regional planning; and (6) economic revitalization; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing supports the submission of an application for funding from the NYS Canal Corporation through the Erie Canal Greenway Grant Program for projects relating to the improvement and preservation of Salt Point. Authorize the Town of Lansing to Execute Stormwater Coalition MOU• RESOLUTION 06 165 Resolution Authorizing Town of Lansing to Execute Stormwater Coalition MOU 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 19th day of July, 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 United States Environmental Protection Agency (herein "EPA ") promulgated Phase II Stormwater Regulations (the "Regulations ") in 2003 that require owners and operators of small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (herein a "MS4 Community ") in urbanized areas to obtain a permit to discharge stormwater; and WHEREAS, the EPA requirements allow a MS4 Community in New York State to obtain permit coverage under the New York State Pollution Discharge and Elimination Systems ( "SPDES ") General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from a MS4 Community (GP- 02 -02); and WHEREAS, to maintain permit coverage under GP- 02 -02, a MS4 Community must prepare and implement a stormwater management program that includes the six minimum control measures as described in GP- 02 -02; and WHEREAS, each Tompkins County MS4 Community receiving GP -02 -02 coverage has been meeting since October 2003 to identify commonalities and collaborate on the implementation of their respective stormwater management plans; and WHEREAS, by working collaboratively and cooperatively to meet the requirements of GP- 02 -02, a MS4 Community can make more efficient use of resources allocated to meet the requirements of GP- 02 -02; and WHEREAS, the NYS General Municipal Law, at Article 5 -G, and in related provisions of NYS laws and regulations, specifically envisions, supports and permits inter - municipal collaboration; and WHEREAS, it is proposed that the members of the Tompkins County Stormwater Coalition will work collectively to enable each MS4 Community to meet the requirements of the EPA Phase II Stormwater Regulations (40 C.F.R. Sections 9, 1221 123, and 124) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges, and amendments thereto; and 14 WHEREAS, upon due deliberation upon the foregoing and the needs of the Town of Lansing, the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Supervisor and /or Deputy Supervisor be and hereby are each authorized to sign the "MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT TO CREATE THE STORMWATER COALITION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY" by, in the name of, and for the Town of Lansing. Lansing Youth Services: Janice Johnson and Linda Schoffel discussed the achievements of the Lansing Youth Service Committee and stated that Lan: ;ing has one of the best committees. Barbara Barry, Carol Willard and Andrea Benson have been on the committee since it's formation in 1987 and have been very instrumental. They gave an overview of some of the programs that are offered and stated that they would be back at budget time. Mr. Farkas stated that they were very appreciative of all of the programs offered to the youths in our area. 2005 Town Audits: Mr. Patrick Jordan and Jay Engels went over thE! December 2005 audit which they performed on some of the Town's records. A copy of said Audit was passed out to all Board Members and to the Supervisor. The following resolution was offered after the presentation was over: Approve 2005 Audit: RESOLUTION 06 -166 Resolution Approving Independent Audit of Town Financial Reports and Justice Court Audit for 2005, and Further Approval of Agreed Upon Procedures for the Town Clerk's Office, the Code Enforcement Office, and the Justice Court 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 19th day of July, 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 has hired independent auditors pursuant to an agreed upon plan to review various financial and related matters handled by the Town of Lansing; which audit would be conducted in compliance with GAAP, GASB, and other accounting and auditing standards, mandated by law or otherwise; and WHEREAS, a draft audit was reviewed and explanations of findings and recommendations were duly made by Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little, Mickelson & Company, LLP, the Town's Independent Auditors, at an open public meeting; and WHEREAS, no changes to the draft audit were made and a final audit was presented and reviewed; and 15 I_ 0 0 WHEREAS, the Town has reviewed the Independent Audit of the Reports of the Town for FY 2005, the Justice Court Audit for 2005, the Agreed Upon Procedures for Town Clerk, Code Enforcement Office, and Justice Court, and the general audit performed by Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little, Mickelson & Company, LLP; and WHEREAS, upon due and proper consideration thereof, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has RESOLVED, that the Final Audit report for FY 2005 and the Agreed Upon Procedures for the Town Clerk, Code Enforcement Office, and Justice Court be and hereby are approved. Dave Herrick — Town Engineer: Mr. Herrick went over the following items: ENGINEER'S AGENDA 1. Water System Planning and Maintenance a. Town CWD, Extension #3 (Drake Road) Review the revised feasibility study findings. Discuss approach for public information meeting. b. Town CWD, Extension #5 (Besemer Subdivision) Petition was received from all landowners along the proposed water main route requesting the district study be completed. Discuss approach for public information meeting. c. Davis Subdivision, CWD Expansion Mr. Davis' engineer will have district extension documents ready for the August Board meeting at which time a public hearing can be scheduled. 2. Storm Water Planning and Maintenance ® Summary of minutes from 7111 meeting regarding the Town Local Law. 3. Sanitary Sewer System Planning and Maintenance a. Sewer Committee 0 Discuss updated Wastewater Facilities Plan and project schedule. 4. Transportation Planning a. Salt Storage Building Review recommended list of pre - fabricated, fabric - covered salt storage buildings that will be invited to submit proposals to the Town. All manufacturers should be considered "equals ". Obtain authorization for CME Associates to complete geotechnical services for foundation design. Mr. Herrick will get all the information needed and the Town will set up a meeting with all of the residents of Drake Road. Said meeting will take place at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room on August 2, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. Authorize Dave Herrick to RESOLUTION 06 -167 Approval of CME Associates, Inc. Agreement for Geotechnical & Engineering Services for Salt Storage Building 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 19th day of July, 2006, the 16 190 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 (July 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 Town is pursuing the construction of a salt and materials storage facility to prevent the loss and degradation of expensive materials; and WHEREAS, in order to construct a facility of such :size and place a foundation therefore, certain geotechnical and engineering services are necessary; and WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent and the Town Engineer have examined various options and proposals and recommend the hiring of CME Associates, Inc. of Cicero, New York (herein "CME "); and WHEREAS, since the services sought are professional services of a technical nature, and as the total amount for the project is under $5,000.00, the public bidding requirements do not apply; and WHEREAS, after review and discussion of each of the foregoing premises, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor or Deputy Town Supervisor be and hereby are each authorized to execute the letter - agreement from CME dated July 14, 2006 by, for, and in the name of the Town of Lansing. Jack French — Highway Superintendent: Tire Collection: The tire collection is finished and the Town took 3,040 tires to Auburn. The Town was paid .25 per tire which covered the mileage. Hot Paving and Shoulders: All of the hot paving is completed. Also, all of the shoulders have been completed. Brush and Limb Pad: A new pad is in place for the Town's brush and wood chips. Said pad is where Cayuga Emulsions was. North Lansing School Road: The road will be closed for about two weeks so a culvert can be replaced between Karn and Bacon Road. Breed Road will also be closed in about three weeks for about a week to replace a culvert pipe. Sun Path Road: There have been 5 water leaks on this road in this year alone. There are now 9 patches which have caused serious damage i:o the road. This road should have lasted 20 years and will probably only last about 5. Mr. French stated that this is a major problem. Mr. Krogh will look into filing a nuisance claim. This will be discussed at a later date. 17 Dick Platt — Code Enforcement Officer: Monthly Report: Mr. Platt stated that they were down by 10 permits from last year but up in project costs by $756,635.00. Comprehensive Plan: All changes have been made to the plan and the Planning Board should be ready to make recommendations to the Town Board by the Regular August meeting. Mr. Krogh stated that there will have to be an information public meeting session and then a consideration of adoption Public Hearing. Software: Mr. Platt stated that he contacted Jay Greenblat, one of the owners of the SCA software. He stated that General Code in Rochester has the franchise to sell the software. Mr. Platt worked with Mr. Greenblat for about an hour today and it was discovered that the program was not set up right from the beginning. Mr. Greenblat told Mr. Platt that he will help him until he is happy with the program. A newer version is also coming soon. 62 Ridge Road: Mrs. Wilcox asked why a building permit was issued to 62 Ridge Road to demolish a house and then a Certificate of Occupancy issued for demolishing a house. Mr. Platt stated that he will have to ask Lynn about it. Parks and Recreation: Mr. Colt presented the following: A girls 12U Softball Tournament is being planned and will run next weekend July 29th and 30th. a Pall and winter program planning is currently underway. Youth Football plays in the YFL league and is set to start on August 21 st. We anticipate a good registration this year after the huge success of last season, Youth Soccer, one of our larger "in house' programs will start in September. Our numbers should be smaller this year as the school enrollment continues to decline at the lower grades, Classical Fencing is the new addition to our Late Summer & Fall Program booklet. It should be a great program and has never been offered before. All equipment is provided. We 192 Tomorrow evening (July 20 The Ageless Jazz Band) will be our 4 {n concert in Myers Park this season. Aside from the first night, our weather has been good and attendance and donations are surpassing last year. g Upkeep of the Park grounds has been great this year despite the amount of debris that continues to wash ashore, a result of the rain and high water. Several old and extremely overgrown bushes have been removed, creating better lines of sight in the park as well as room for new plantings. Our Sailing classes are set to start on July 31". We have filled both classes of Instructional and Performance Sailing. Hurt Sheldon is the instructor. Camping for the month of July is basically a `sell out Weekends in August are selling quickly too. Our boat launch and season launch numbers were down this year over the July 4i" weekend due to the weather. We are slowly recovering from some of that stretch of bad weather now. Everything that we do in the Park is so weather related!! Approval of the Audit: Resolution 06 — 168 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: 650-769 PrePaids: 650-652 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS General Fund Highway Fund Lansing Lighting Lansing Water Districts Cherry Road Sewer Trust and Agency Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . Approve Minutes: 47,352.41 268,480.24 1,213.03 2,331.42 6,725.39 34,567.12 (Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor A copy of the minutes of June 21, 2006, having been furnished to the Board Members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make corrections or to accept the same as submitted. Resolution — 06 —169 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that the minutes of June 21, 2006 are hereby approved as submitted. 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 19 Guy Krogh — Town Attorney: Algerine Road: i Mr. Krogh stated that the two landowners (Mr. Alexander and Mr. Barnard) at the bottom of Algerine Road have come to an agreement regarding the "road ". The owner will put up a gate and they will share a key. The matter of the abandonment of the road came up and Mr. Krogh felt the Town would hear from the owners regarding this. Code Enforcement Local Law. Mr. Krogh will generate a Local Law regarding Section 1203 which will become a mandated Code Enforcement Local Law January 1, 2007. He will use a sample Law and customize it. Drainage District No. 2 — Whispering Pines V: Mr. Krogh stated that this is still floating around and doesn't want it to fall into the cracks. Bud stated that Mr.Thaler monitors his own district on Whispering Pines. The Town will not maintain it. Mr. Krogh is worried that by the time Mr. Thaler starts selling lots, we may not be able to get a drainage district in. Scott Ferris — Town Constable. Mr. Ferris asked the Board what the plans were for, the Salt Point area and when they would become effective. Mr. Ferris also asked the Board if it would be appropriate for him to use his own boat when the waters were ruff. He was concerned about fires, swimming, boat launching, camping etc. The Board informed Mr. Ferris that it will be a DAY use facility only. The Board also stated that nothing will probably happen until next spring as it will be discussed over the winter months. They told Mr. Ferris to concentrate on Myers Park at this time. The Board will discuss the matter of Mr. Ferris using his own boat at a later time. Mr. Shattuck asked Mr. Ferris to run checks to make sure there are no sex offenders in our parks. Appoint Shelby Rose and Patricia Balzer• Mrs. Wilcox asked the Board to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION 06 -170 RESOLUTION APPOINTING BALZER & ROSE TO CLERK PART TIME POSITIONS, AND ESTABLISHING PAYSCALES THEREFOR 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 19th day of July, 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: WHEREAS, the positions of Clerk Part-Time already exist within the Town and are listed in the Tompkins County Civil Service Roster for the Town, and the 20 j • lI Town, by Resolution 06 -152 (June 21, 2006) created 2 new Clerk Part Time positions upon the Town's Civil Service Roster; and WHEREAS, the Town has consulted with the County Personnel Office regarding these positions; and WHEREAS, such positions need to be filled for the upcoming school tax collection process, and qualified candidates have been interviewed and identified; and WHEREAS, upon and in consideration of the foregoing, it is hereby RESOLVED, that, given the temporary duties associated with the current need to fill these positions being in the tax collection field, such positions will be Grade Level 4, with starting pay of $12.28 per hour, and a start date of August 29, 2006; and it is further RESOLVED, that such positions be incorporated into and implemented through the Town's Wage & Salary Administration program; and it is further RESOLVED, that Patricia J. Balzer and Shelby L. Rose be and hereby are appointed to fill such positions as of such starting date. Board Member Reports: Matt Besemer: Dual Meeting with the Planning Board: Matt asked if he should proceed with setting up a dual meeting between the Planning Board and the Town Board. It was the consensus of the Board to authorize Matt to set up the meeting. This will possibly be on August 28tH Marty Christopher: Gossett Center: Mr. Christopher and Mr. Farkas attended the graduation awards. Connie Wilcox. Technology Committee: Mrs. Wilcox stated that all departments have beEln asked to get together their hardware and software needs are for 2007. There will be a reserve set up for technology. She also stated that there is enough money for the Highway Department to purchase a new copy machine this year. Lansing Older Adults Program: Mrs. Wilcox stated that the use of the van needs to be discussed and hopefully the Board can help set a policy. She stated that it has been going to Sayre and Syracuse on a regular basis. Connie is working on it and will need the Board's help to set up a policy. It is felt that it is not being used as a whole. Bud Shattuck: SPCA: Mr. Shattuck asked the Town Clerk if she had met the new animal control officer and what her opinion was. She stated that she had briefly met her and felt she was doing a good job. 21 Memo from the Chaffee's on Searles Road re: Cell Tower: The Chaffee's asked if there was going to be stuff put around the fencing as it was part of the original agreement, that the fencing would be covered. Mr. Platt stated that it would be according to the site plan review. He stated that the gate was not done correctly and will be corrected. Mr. Shattuck also stated that the tower was to be painted and that it needed to be done. Mr. Shattuck stated that if Cingular wants to rent space, they will have to go through the Planning Board. Cingular is the only one who can put anthing there. He felt the Planning Board will need to look at it each time and do their review. Winery: Mr. Shattuck stated that he feels the Town should be looking into bringing in a winery. It could be good economic development. Steve Farkas: Sewer: Meetings are starting to be held with the Village of Cayuga Heights, which unfortunately, all they want to be is a pass through. A meeting will be held with Kathy Valentino and Dan Walker, the engineer next week. He stated that they need the rate and one half as they have lost a lot of money because of the Klien Road diversion. Executive Session: Resolution 06 —171 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter at 9:17 p.m. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board. Out of Executive Session: (Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor Resolution 06 —172 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting be reconvened at 9:20 p.m. Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board, Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor Modify the Town's Personnel Policy: RESOLUTION 06 =173 22 i 196 Resolution Approving Technical Amendment to Employee Handbook re Paid Leave Time for Election Day and the Senior Citizens Picnic 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 019th day of July, 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 Employee Handbook, as updated and adopted May 17, 2006 by Resolution 06 -141, references, at Section 801, that employees, as an employment benefit, receive 1 hour off on election day and the senior citizens picnic day; and WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Town that the intent of such provision was to provide said paid time off only for employees that were working upon such days, and not to provide an additional 2 hours of leave to be used or credited at any other time or for any other purpose; and WHEREAS, a technical amendment to clarify such benefit is therefore needed; and WHEREAS, after review and discussion of each of thE: foregoing premises, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that Section 801, entitled "Holidays ", be and hereby is amended to add a sentence after the third asterisked line, changing the same from " *On these days, each eligible employee will be granted one hour of paid time off." to " *On these days, each eligible employee will be granted one hour of paid time off, and for this purpose, an "eligible employee" means only an employee that reports to work and works for the full scheduled work day upon such day." Scott Ferris and his Boat: After a short conversation, it was the consensus of the Board not to allow a personal boat to be used for Town business at this time as it was not part of the original contract. This subject will be brought up during the winter months for further discussion. Resolution 06 — 174 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 9:24 p.m. 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 Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk. 23