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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-07-191-73 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING DATE. July 19, 2006 TIME: 6:00 p.m. PLACE. Lansing Town Hall Board Room AGENDA 10 Call Meeting to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Privilege of the floor: a. Public Hearing —Local Law No. 4 (Lock Boxes) 6:05 p.m. b. Darby Kiley c. Lansing Youth Services d. Draft Town Audit — Patrick Jordan and Jay Engels 50 Engineer's Report 6. Highway Superintendent's Report 7. Code Enforcement Officer's Report 80 Parks and Recreation Report 90 Approval of Audit 10. Approve Minutes of June 21, 2006 11. Town Counsel Report 12. Any other business that may come before the Board 13. Board Members Reports 14. Executive Session if needed 15. Adjourn Meeting i-34 July 19, 2006 The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing 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 Stephen Farkas Matt Besemer Marty Christopher Bud Shattuck Connie Wilcox Bonny Boles Guy Krogh ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilperson Present Councilperson Present Councilperson Present Councilperson Present Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Present VISITORS: Jack French, Steve Colt, Dick Platt, Dave Herrick, Nancy Raza, Scott Purcell, Charlie Purcell, Jay Engels, Patrick Jordan, Beth Bement, Linda Schoffel, Janice Johnson, Scott Ferris (6:58) and Dan Veaner. The Supervisor led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Memorials in Lansing Parks: Nancy Raza approached the Board concerning a memorial that had been placed in the Myers Park. She asked what the Town's policy was regarding the placement of memorials in Town Parks. This was discussed later in the meeting and it was decided that from now on, if there was any questions regarding memorials, Steve Colt would take the matter to Marty Christopher, liaison to the Parks as there is no policy in place at this time. Mr. Shattuck will get back to Mrs. Raza. Public Hearing on Lock Boxes: Resolution 06 -160 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing on proposed Local Law No. 4 of 2006 is hereby opened at 6:05 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 Mr. Krogh went over the proposed Local Law and after a couple of minor concerns were discussed the following resolution was offered: Resolution 06 =161 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public Hearing is hereby closed at 6:18 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 1 Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor Approval of Local Law No. 4 of the Year 2006. RESOLUTION 06 -162 RESOLUTION ADOPTING LOCAL LAW #4 OF 2006: LOCK BOXES / 7�5 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 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 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 2 (1 (P 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 selverance and construction rules, and (10) to give such law immediate effect; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly 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 all persons interested in the subject hereof were permitted to speak and introduce evidence on this matter; and WHEREAS, upon a review and discussion of the matter, and upon consideration of the evidence and information gathered at said public: hearing, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lensing, in its capacity as governing body of the Town of Lansing, does hereby pass, adopt and approve Local Law Number 4 of 2006, as set forth in its entirety below: TOWN OF LANSING LOCAL LAW NUMBER 4 OF 2006 RAPID ACCESS LOCK BOXES The Town Board of The Town of Lansing, New York, pursuant to a Resolution dated July 19, 2006, does hereby pass a Local Law as follows: Article 1. INTRODUCTION. Section 1. Authority. This Local Law is adopted pursuant to the authority granted the Town in Section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law and in Section 130 of Town Law, and related provisions of law and the regulations arising thereunder. Section 2. Title. This Local Law shall be known as the Town of Lansing Rapid Access Lock Boxes Local Law, Local Law Number 4 of 2006 (herein "Local Law "). Section 3. Findings. 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 thEl Town of Lansing (the "Town "). Further, the means of securing and protecting property and structures has become increasingly complex, thus often thwarting the efforts of emergency personnel. Additionally, automatic alarms have sometimes been erroneously activated when thEl 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. 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 3 177 turn off such noise - making alarms when they have been triggered by an erroneous signal. Additionally, 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. Thus, 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. Further, 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. The passage and enforcement of this Local Law will help save lives, buildings and properties and will reduce the severity and duration of emergency events, such as fires. Thus, the Town can prevent the spread of injury and damage from such events and prevent unnecessary air and water pollution and waste. Section 4. Territorial Applicability. This Local Law shall apply to all areas of the Town of Lansing located outside the Village of Lansing. Article 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS. Section 1. Definitions. The following terms have the following meanings when used in this Local Law: (A) "Automatic Alarm" or "Automatic Alarms" means any system or alarm that can activate without human intervention. (B) "Automatic Gate" or "Automatic Gates" means any gate, door, wall, barrier, or obstruction that is electronically or remotely controlled. (C) "Code Enforcement Office" means the Town of Lansing Code Enforcement Office. (D) "Elevator" shall mean any electric, geared, or machine powered vertical or horizontal lift or chute, whether or not intended to transport people or animals. (E) "Fire Department" means any person, group, or organization that is registered, certified, or licensed by the State of New York to respond to fires and other emergencies in the Town of Lansing, specifically including, but not limited to, the Town of Lansing Volunteer Fire Department, and any successor organization thereto. "Town Fire Department" refers to the Town of Lansing Volunteer Fire Department. Whenever the presence or permission of the Town Fire Department is referenced, such reference shall require the presence or permission of the Fire Chief. (F) "Hazardous Materials" means: (1) any chemical, biological, radiological, petroleum based, carcinogenic, toxic, explosive materials or compounds, polychlorinated biphenyls, other carcinogens, oil and other petroleum products, radon gas, urea formaldehyde, chemicals, gases, solvents, pollutants or contaminants, and any other hazardous or toxic materials, wastes, and substances which are defined, determined or identified as such in any past, present or future federal, state or local laws, by -laws, rules, regulations, codes or ordinances, or in or by any judicial or administrative interpretation thereof, that could be a detriment or pose a danger to the environment or to the health or safety of any Person, animal, property, and /or the environment; and (2) any 11 178 material or compound defined as hazardous by or under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. §9601 et seq. and 40 CFR §302.1 et seq_), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. §6901 et seq.), the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq. and 40 CFR § 116.1 et seq.), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.%':).C. § 1801 et seq.), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (hereinafter, "SARA "), the New York State Environmental Conservation Law, and the New York Navigation Law, and all Regulations promulgated under any of the foregoing, all as now exist or as hereafter amended, re- codifiE�d, or superseded. (G) "Key Switch" or "Key Switches" means an approved UL -type switch with a physical or electronic key or code that can be operated to gain access to any Structum or Property. (H) "Lock Box" or "Lock Boxes" means a UL -type high- security keyed vault approved by the Town Fire Department for the storage of keys and materials providing emergency information and access to a specified Structure or Property. (1) "MSDS" means Material Safety Data Sheets, being those informative pamphlets or safety and emergency documents as are required to be kept for Hazardous Materials, and hazardous, explosive, caustic, and similar materials, chemicals, and compounds as required by any local, state or federal law or regulation, including, but not limited to, the Regulations of OSHA. (J) "Person" or "Persons" means any one or more individuals or entities, but not the Town, a Fire Department (including the Town Fire Department), or the Code Enforcement Office, as those terms are separately defined by and within this Local Law. (K) "Property" or "Properties" mekans any improved or unimproved lot, piece, parcel, or gore of land. (L) "Structure" or "Structures" means any and all buildings, facilities, gates, fences, walls, rooms, sheds, garages, tents, and any other permanent or non - permanent building or facility. (M) "Town" shall mean the Town of Lansing, and such term shall include the Town Board, the Town Planning Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals, all official and standing committees, and all elected officials, Officers, managers, Department Heads, employees, and agents thereof. Section 2. Properties Requiring Rapid Access Lock Boxes. Each of the following Structures shall require one or more Lock Boxes: (A) All new and existing Structures that have an Automatic Alarm. (B) All new and existing Structures that have an Elevator. (C) All new and existing Structures that have an automatic fire suppression system. (D) All new and existing Structures that contain three or more residential living units with any common entrance or corridors. (E) All new and existing Structures that have one or more Automatic Gates. 5 W (F) All Properties and Structures protected by secured or locked gates, fences, walls, or barriers of any sort. (G) All Structures storing more than 500 gallons of petroleum products. (H) All new and existing Properties or Structures that store, for industrial or commercial uses or purposes, including retail or wholesale sale or delivery, any Hazardous Materials, Section 3. Installation of Lock Boxes and Key Switches. Lock Boxes shall be securely and permanently affixed to the structures in the manner detailed by the manufacturer and in a location established and approved by the Town Fire Department, All Lock Boxes shall be kept locked at all times, except during any emergency event. Each Automatic Gate shall have a Key Switch installed that permits a Person to open and operate the Automatic Gate from a readily accessible location approved by the Town Fire Department. A "readily accessible location" means a location that does not require such Automatic Gate, nor any other barrier or lock, to be opened, bypassed, or operated to gain ready access to the Key Switch. Section 4. Retrofitting Requirement, Any Property or Structure currently in existence to which this Local Law applies shall have a period ending July 31, 2007 within which to comply with the terms of this Local Law, Section 5. Keys to Lock Boxes and Key Switches, Each Lock Box and each Key Switch shall be universally keyed to match the master key held by the Town Fire Department. No Lock Box will be sealed without (i) advance notice to the Town Fire Department, and (ii) the presence of the Town Fire Department, The Town Fire Department shall designate the type of Lock Box to be used within the Town and shall have the authority to require all Properties and Structures, and the owner(s) thereof, to use the designated system. Article 3. REQUIRED CONTENT OF LOCK BOXES, Section 1. Contents of Lock Boxes. To the extent reasonably feasible, all information shall be kept in a single Lock Box that shall be of sufficient size to store all required documents and information without compression or damage. All Lock Boxes shall contain the following items and information: (A) Master keys to all entry and exit doors. (B) Master keys to all Elevators and all Elevator, mechanical, and utility rooms. (C) Master keys to all locked storage areas that store or contain any Hazardous Materials. (D) Master Keys to allow access to all fire alarm panels and systems. (E) Master Keys, together with any activation and deactivation codes and passwords clearly written upon a laminated index card (or its equivalent), to allow the activation, deactivation, operation, and /or shut -off all alarm systems and Automatic Alarms. (F) Master keys to any fenced, gated, or secured areas, including master keys, codes, or passwords for each Automatic Gate and each Key Switch, 0 Wors (G) A laminated index card (or its equivalent) with the names, addresses, and contact numbers clearly written thereon for all Persons to be notified in the event of an emergency. (H) For all commercial or industrial 'Structures, floor plans for the building that clearly mark the location of: (i) all water sources including OSY, PI valves, fire department connections, fire hydrants, and drains; (ii) all fire fighting equipment; (iii) all Hazardous Materials; (iv) all Elevators; (v) all mechanical and utility rooms; (vi) all alarm panels; (vii) all Key Switches; (viii) all fire escapes; and, if applicable, (ix) all residential units within the Structure. (1) If Hazardous Materials are stored on the Property or in the Structure, then the following additional items must be included in a Lock Box: (1) A current emergency and Hazardous Materials inventory that is recordeld, updated, and kept in accord with Subtitle B, Section 312, of SARA, as now exists or as hereafter amended, re- codified or superseded. (2) A MSDS for each Hazardous Material on site. The MSDS must be kept in alphabetical order. If the volume of MSDS is too large to keep in the Lock Box, then either: (i) a second Lock Box shall be installed; or (ii) such MSDS must be kept in a location where they are and will be readily available to emergency personnel, and the Lock Box shall disclose the location of such MSDS on a neatly printed laminated index card (or its equivalent). (3) A site plan that shall identify: (i) the locations where any Hazardous Materials are stored or used; (ii) the location of all spill clean -up materials; and (iii) a diagram of the complete Newer, drainage, electrical, and water systems of the Structure. Section 2. Labeled Keys. All keys and master keys shall be clearly labeled or tagged so as to identify their proper use and location of use. Section 3. Changes in Lock Box Locations. If at any time the location of any Lock Box is changed, the property owner shall promptly and immediately notify the Town Fire Department in writing, and obtain the Town Fire Department's advance approval for such relocation. Section 4. Changes in Contents of Lock Boxes. All Properties and Structures affected by this Local Law shall promptly notify the Town Fire Department in writing as to the contents of each Lock Box. Whenever the contents of the Lock Box change or are required to be changed under this Local Law, the owner of the Property or Structure shall promptly notify the Town Fire Department in writing as to the updated contents of each such Lock Box. Any changes in any keys or codes for any Structure, or any other locked area, or any key or code required by this Local Law to be placed within a Lock Box, shall require immediate notification to the Town Fire Department, and such keys and codes shall be placed into the Lock Box in the presence of the Town Fire Department. Article 4. VARIANCES & WAIVERS. 7 • Any person or entity that desires any variance from or waiver of the requirements of this Local Law shall submit such request to the Town Fire Department. The Town Fire Department shall grant or deny such request within 60 days. Variances or waivers may only be granted upon. a showing of good cause or unique circumstances. A variance or waiver may only be granted where (1) such variance or waiver is in harmony with the intent and spirit of this Local Law, (2) such variance or waiver will not be adverse to the best interests of the community, (3) there are special circumstances involved in the particular case, (4) denying the variance or waiver would result in undue hardship, provided that such hardship has not been self- imposed; and (5) the variance or waiver is the minimum necessary degree of variation from the requirements of this Local Law. Examples of situations where it may be appropriate to issue a variance or waiver include, but are not limited to, Properties or Structures with 24 -hour on -site security personnel, home based businesses, and Properties or Structures with imaginative or beneficial design concepts that comply with the spirit and intent of this Local Law. Article 5. RIGHTS OF INSPECTION. The Town Fire Department and the Code Enforcement Office may and shall have access to any Property and /or Structure at any time to inspect any Lock Box, Key Switch, or other matter or thing pertaining to this Local Law, without, infer alia, liability therefor in trespass. Article 6. VIOLATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT. Section 1. Violations, Any Person who tampers with, defaces, damages, or improperly gains access to any Lock Box or Key Switch, or attempts any of the foregoing, shall be deemed in violation of this Local Law. Any Person who shall fail to comply with the requirements of this Local Law shall be and be deemed in violation of this Local Law. Such violation may be prosecuted criminally or civilly, in the sole discretion of the Town or the District Attorney of Tompkins County, or either of their designees, and in the sole discretion of the Town or the said District Attorney (or their designee), without liability or recourse therefore. If a criminal prosecution is pursued, a violation of the requirements of this Local Law shall be and be deemed an unclassified misdemeanor, and all provisions of New York law generally applicable to misdemeanors shall apply to any such criminal proceeding. Section 2. Penalties. The following civil and criminal fines and penalties shall apply to any violation of the requirements or terms of this Local Law: (A) First Violation: Any Person that violates any of the provisions of this Local Law shall be (1) guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor and subject to a criminal fine of not more than $1,000.00, and /or (2) subject to a civil penalty of not more than $2,500.00 to be recovered by the Town in a civil action; (B) Second Violation: Any violation that is found to have occurred within 2 years of any prior civil or criminal determination of any other violation of this Local Law shall be deemed a second violation. Any Person that commits any second violation shall be (1) guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not more than $2,500.00, and /or (2) subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000.00 to be recovered by the Town in a civil action. (C) Third and Subsequent Violations: Any violation that is found to have occurred within 2 years of any prior civil or criminal determination of any second violation of this Local Law shall be 182 deemed a third or subsequent violation, as applicable. Any Person who commits a third or subsequent violation of this Local Law shall be (1) guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor and subject to a fine not more than $5,000.00 and a period of incarceration not to exceed 90 days, and /or (2) subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000.00 to be recovered by the Town of Lansing in a civil action. (D) Each and all remedies and rights provided to the Town under this Local Law shall be cumulative. The Town's pursuit of any one right or remedy does not effect a waiver or an election of remedies, and the Town may thereafter pursue or continue to pursue any other right or remedy it may have in law, equity, or admiralty. The Town may also maintain actions or proceedings in the name of the Town in a court of comp*etent jurisdiction to compel compliance with or restrain by injunction the violation of any provision or requirement of this Local Law. Article 7. LIMITATION UPON TOWN LIABILITY. The Town shall not be liable or responsible for any injury to Persons or damage to property (including Property and Structures) due to the Town's actions, or failures to act, under or pursuant to this Local Law, unless it is proven to a reasonable degree of certainty that such injury or damage was solely caused by a willful or intentional act of the Town. In limitation of the foregoing, the Town assumes no liability or responsibility for (i) any defects in the operation of any lock Box or Key Switch, (ii) the lack of any required documents or things within any Lock Box, (iii) the failure of any Property or Building to have a Lock Box or Key Switch, to have a fully or properly functioning Lock Box of Key Switch, or to havE! functioning keys or codes thereto, (iv) the security or loss of any property or thing within any Lock Box, and /or (v) the security of or any damage or loss to any Structure or Building, or any contents thereof or appurtenances thereto, arising from unlawful or improper access to or use of any Lock Box or Key Switch, or the codes, keys, documents and things therein contained. Article 8. SEVERABILITY. If the provisions of any article, section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision or clause of this Local Law shall be adjudged invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such determination, order, or judgment shall not affect or invalidate the remainder of any article, section, subsection, paragraph, subdivision or clause of this Local Law. Any such invalidity shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section or article thereof directly involved in the controversy in which such determination, order, or judgment shall have been rendered. Article 9. CONSTRUCTION. Subject headings in this Local Law are provided for reference and convenience only and shall not be deemed or construed to limit the meaning, definition, or import of any provision contained under any such subject heading. Plural and singular terms shall be construed in the singular or plural, as the definition or context of the term so requires or admits. Terms with gender references shall be construed as male, female, or neuter, as the definition or context so requires or admits. Article 10. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Local Law shall be and become immediately effective upon filing. Darby Kiley: For 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 docume information In RED text_ and vellow hiahliahts_ 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 frontage, etc)? • Also, "Condition A, conditions. Take c I:1 ons also be I B, C" to define differences between these it <1 acre requirement for Condition r % ..lUdLU exemptions Tor properties that do not have additional ini roads, etc) that are road front lots 2. Site Inspections by Owner Discussed: Modifications to ordinance needed to clarify. 10 •