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REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEErrIN
Date. ,3uly 18, 2007
Time. 6:oo p.rn.
Place, Lan sing TolNn Hall Board Room
AGENDA
Call Meeting to Order
2, Roll Call
3r fledge of A]Iegiance
4. 605 p -M, — E{ RA for proposed Quigley CWD Boundary Change /Notice
of Intent & Lead Agency
,. 6;10 p.m. — Establish Quigley CWD Boundary Change
, 6:15 p.m. � Amendment to Schedule B determining Water Charges for
Consolidated Water District
7, 6:2 0 p -m, — Adoption of Laval Law No- 4 of 200'7
S. privilege of the Floor
j. Report of ToWn 2oo6 Audit
10, Engineer's Report
11, Highway Superintendent's Report
12, Planning Department Report
13, Recreation Department Report
14- Approve Audit
15, Approve Minutes of June 20th and ,duly 6th, 200'7
16. Town Counsel Report
17, Anv other Business to come before the Board
18. Board Member's Report
19- Executive Session if needed
20, Adjourn Meeting
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July 18, 2007
The Lansing Town Board met in regular Session at the Lansing Town
Hall Board Room at 6,06 p -m. with Supervisor Farkas presiding-
Visitors; Jack French, Dave Herrick, Steve Dolt, Darby Kiley, Duane Ray,
Bruce Kilmartin, Patrick Jordan, Heather Filiberto, glary Sullivan, Melissa
Killeleagh, Noel Desch, Dave and Joyce Heck, Marilyn and Roger Hagin, Mike
and Bandy Sweazey, Danny Boles, and two reporters-
Call,
The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll
Stephen Farkas
Batt Beserner
Marty Christopher
Bud Shattuck
Connie Wilcox
Bonner Bales
Guy Krogh
ROLL. CALL
Supervisor Present
Councilperson Present
Councilperson Present
Councilperson Present
Councilperson Present
Town Clerk Present
Town Attorney Present
The Supervisor led all present in the pledge of allegiance,
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Boundary Chan e:
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RESOLUTION 07 -944
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr- Sha#tuck and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox;
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing on the SEQR and Lead Agency for
the proposed Quigley CWD boundary change is hereby opened at 6-106 ln-'M
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Close Public Hearing:
.. (Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson
(Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
(Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson
(Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
(Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION 07 =145
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 6:07 p.m.
Vote of Town Board , . - (Aye) Matt Beserner, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board, . , (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Mote of Town Board .. , (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board , .. (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board , . - (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
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Change:
tai Impact for
RESOLUTION 07- 146
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RESOLUTION DECLARING NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR
QUIGLEY CWD BOUNDARY CMANGE
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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 18th day of July; 2097, the
following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis .Shattuck,
ouncilperson, Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher,
Councilperson; and Matthew Besemor, 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; Matthew
Besemer . aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly
adopted:
WHEREAS, the Quigley's (T.P. 34,-1-17,10P 26 Lake Shore Road) received
water from the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District ('CWD") by virtue of
a connection across lands to Old Myers Road and have requested a new
connection point and inclusion in the CWD as the existing line was leaking and
was replaced to a closer and newer service connection point along Lake Shore
Road; and
WHEREAS, the Quigley property needs to formally enter the CWD in relation to
such re- connection, and accordingly, the Town Engineer was authorized to
prepare and prepared a map, plan and report (diMPR ") for the establishment of
the proposed extension by boundary line change for the CWD, and the same has
been found feasible and was previously approved by the Town Board, and
WHEREAS, no request for a referendurn was submitted or received in
connection with the preparation of the MPR and the Town Board issued an Order
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n connection therewith; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board determined that this action was an Unlisted Action
pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617.2(ak) and that the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing should be the Lead Agency for environmental review, subject to consent
or any requests of coordinated or independent review by any Involved Agency or
Interested Agency, as applicable; and
WHEREAS, the Involved Agencies were determined to be the Southern Cayuga
Lake Intermunicipal Water District, the NYS Department of Environmental
Conservation NYS Comptroller's Office, and the Tompkins County Department
of Health, and the Interested Agencies were determined to be the Town of
Lansing Planning Board, the Village of Lansing, the Town of Dryden, the Town of
Ithaca, and the Village of Cayuga Heights, and a Notice of Intent was duly
delivered and all replies were duly received, and/or 30 days passed without
comment, and no agency sought Lead Agency status or coordinated review; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly held at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn
Road, Lansing, New fork, being in the Town of Lansing, on the 18th day of July,
20071 at 6:05 o'clock KW to consider a . Et RA review of the environmental
impacts of the proposed CVVD boundary change, and all persons interested in
the subject thereof were duly heard; and
WHEREAS, as the subject property is already connected to the CWD and no
construction is required, no environmental impacts were found, and
WHEREAS, upon true deliberation thereupon, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing be and hereby is
declared to be the Lead Agency; and it is further
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RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that this declaration is made in accord with
Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law of the State of New fork, and all
Regulations promulgated there under, and that the project compJles with the
requirements of the New York SEOR Act, and the Regulations promulgated there
under, and the Town Board, as Lead Agency, hereby makes a negative
declaration of environmental impact, , and it is further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk deliver and/or file a copy of this Resolution with
the following persons and agencies:
1. The Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing.
2, The Town Supervisor of the Town of Lansing,
3- All Involved and Interested Agencies,
4. Any person requesting a copy-,
and further, that this Resolution be pasted and published in accord with law,
including delivery of a copy of this Resolution to the Environmental Notice
Bulletin, 625 Broadway, Room 538, Albany, New York 12233 -1750 in accord with
6 NYCRR 617.12,
EQRA-. Unlisted
Sewer Project:
Mary Sullivan asked Mr, Shattuck if an Environmental Study was ever
done on the sewer project 12 years ago and if so, has it been updated and/or
reviewed. She stated that the DEC has stated that she lives in a unique area
which she called Good Windmill Creek George. Mr- Shattuck said that the DEC
was the Lead Agency for the Environmental Impact Study that was done on the
project at the beginning,
Public Hearing — Establish proposed CWD boundary change. for Quin ley:
.RESOLUTION 07 =147
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr- Christopher:
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing to establish a GWD boundary
change is hereby opened at 6:18 p.rn-
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Close Public Hearing:
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councii;person
Buck Shattuck, Councilperson
Donnie 1 ilco , Coon cilperson
Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION 07 =148
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr- Beserrker:
RESOLVED, that all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the
Public Hearing is hereby closed at 6:22 p.m-
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(Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson
(Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
(Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson
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Vote of Town Board . , . (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board _ . _ (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
Approve Quigley CWD Boundary hancge:
RESOLUTION 07 -149
RESOLUTION APPROVING QUI LEY CWD BOUNDARY CHANGE
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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 18th day of Julyp 2007, the
following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck,
Councilperson, Bonnie Wilcox, Councilperson, Markin Christopher,
Councilperson; and Matthew B server, 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 a$ follows: Stephen Farkas - aye; Francis
Shattuck — aye; Connie Wilcox — aye; Martin Christopher — afire; Matthew
Besemer - aye, and the fallowing Resolution therefore passed �0, and was duly
adopted:
WHEREAS, the uigley's (T.P_ 84, -1- 17.10, 26 Lake Shore Road) received
water from the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District ("CWD") by virtue of
a connection across lands to Old Myers Road and have requested a new
connection point and inclusion in the CWD as the existing line was leaking and
was replaced to a closer and newer service connection point along Lake Shore
Road-,and
WHEREAS, the Quigley property needs to formally enter the CWD in relation to
such re- connection, and accordingly, the Town Engineer was authorized to
prepare and prepared a map, plan and report ("MPR ") for the establishment of
the proposed extension by boundary line change for the CWD, and the same
was found feasible and was previously approved by the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, no request for a referendum was submitted or received in
connection with the preparation of the MPR and the Town Board issued an Order
in connection therewith, and
WHEREAS, upon due consideration of all facts and circumstances surrounding
the foregoing, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing issued an Order (i)
declaring and approving the MPH (ii) declaring that the MPR is complete and
accurate, and was prepared in accord with the NYS Town Law, (iii) describing
the boundaries of such CVVD extension as including Tax Parcel Number 34.-1-
17.10 (Quigley, 26 Lake Shore Road), which parcel is more particularly shown
and described upon the map fiJed at the Town Clerk's Office, (iv) identifying the
construction and improvements, (v) identifying) the maximum amount proposed to
be expended for improvements and determining the one time hook -up and
connection fees as $632.00, (vi) determining that no district financing is
applicable to this project, all of which costs have been paid solely by the owner,
(vr'i) ordering the MPR to be available for public review and inspection at the
Town of Lansing Clerk's Office, (viii) setting a public hearing to consider and
discuss the formation of the CWD Expansion by Boundary Change at the
Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, being in the Town of
Lansing, on the 18th day of July, 2007, at 6:10 o'clock P.IV]_, whereat all persons
interested in the subject thereof would be heard, and (i) directing the Town
Clerk to publish and post such Order and Notice of Public Hearing in accord with
law, and
WHEREAS, it was determined that the matter was an Unlisted Action, and the
Town Board issued a Notice of Intent to act as Lead Agency for environmental
review and identified all Involved and fnterested agencieSr and duly scheoluled a
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public hearing to consider the environmental impacts of the proposed project;
and
WHEREAS, a Negative Declaration was duly determined and declared; and
WHEREAS, , upon due deliberation, the Town Board cf the Town of Lansing has
hereby
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that: (i) the Notice of Hearing was published
and posted as required by law, and was otherwise sufficient, (if) all property and
property owners within the District Boundary Extension are benefited thereby, (iii)
all benefited properties and property owners are included within the District
Boundary Extension; and (iv) that the estabifshment of the District Boundary
Extension is in the public interest; and it is further
RESOLVED AND DETERM[NED, that the boundaries of said District Boundary
Extension are (i) whofly outside the boundaries of any incorporated city or village,
and (ii) are defined as inclusive of the each and all of following tax parcel
numbers, and the assessment map and property descriptions therefore as are on
file with the Tompkins County Clerk's office; 341-1= 17.10; all as shown on the
District Extension Map on file at the Town Clerk's Office, to which reference is
hereby made and which map is expressly herein incorporated; and it is further
RESOLVED AND SO ORDERED, that the proposed of Town of Lansing
Gon Sol fdated Water District Boundary Change be and hereby is approved; and it
is further
RESOLVED AND 80 ORDERED, that the said CVVD Boundary Extension
hereinabove referred to shall be constructed as set forth fn the Order calling a
public hearing, at a cost not to exceed $0.00, and the assessment, lever and
collection of special assessments upon the several lots and parcels of land within
the said Boundary Extension, which the Town Board has determined, and hereby
again determines, are especially benefited thereby; so much and from each as
shall be in just proportion to the benefit thereof; and it is further
RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Clerk shall fife two certified copies
of this Resolution with the New York State Department of Audit and Control (at
the NYS omptrclferas Office) within 10 days hereof; and It is further
RESOLVED, as there is no cost to the CVVD or finance costs to the applicant,
{pursuant to Town Law this Resolution is not subject to formal Comptroller review;
and it is further
RESOLVED, that the applicant (Quigley) shall provide proof of possession of any
necessary easements and rights -of -way, if required, prior to the issuance of any
Final Order; and it is further
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to permissive referendum pursuant to
Town Law,
SEQRA: Unlisted
Audit for the Year 2006:
Mr, Patrick Jordan and Miss Melissa Killeleagh went aver the report that
was given to the Beard beforehand, They stated that everything was in good
shape but that the Town needs to look into how competitive bidding fs performed
in the Town, A meeting will be set at a later date to discuss the GA B -45
(Government Accounting Standards Board). After their presentation, the following
resolution was adopted;
Approve Independent Audit for 2006:
on
RESOLUTION 07-950
RESOLUTION APPROVING INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF TOWN OPERATIONS
AND FINANCES FOR FY 2006
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 18th day of July, 2007, the
following members being present, Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck,
ouncilperson; Connie Wilcox, ouncilperson; Martin Christopher,
ouncilperson; 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 Donnie Wilcox;
and the vote was as follows, Stephen Farkas - aye; Francis Shattuck — aye;
Donnie Wilcox — aye; Martin Christopher — aye; 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, Michelson
Company, LLP, the Town's Independent Auditors, at an open public meeting;
and
WHEREAS, only minor changes to the draft audit were made or recommended:
and
WHEREAS, the Town has reviewed the Independent Draft Audit of the Reports
of the Town for FY 2006, the Justice Court Audit for 2006, the Agreed Upon
Procedures for Town Clerk, Code Enforcement Office, Parks and Recreation,
Highway Department and Justice Court, and the general audit performed by
Giaschi, 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 Draft Audit Report for Fly 2006, as adjusted, and the
Agreed Upon Procedures for the Town Clerk, Code Enforcement Office, Highway
Department Pans and Recreation and Justice Court be and hereby are
approved,
SEQ A; Type II
Public Hearing to consider Amendments to Schedule B:
RESOLUTION 07AS1
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr, Shattuck and seconded by Mr, Besemer:
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing to amend Schedule B is hereby open
at 6:48 p.m-
Vote of Town Board . (Aye) Matt Besemer, Uouncilperson
Vote of Town Board . - - (Aye) Marty Christopher, Douncilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board . , . (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Douncilperson
Vote of Town board , , . (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
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Comments and Concerns regarding water usacre charges:
Mr. Herrick went over the proposed changes with all present -
James Sullivan asked whir the Town was not using a method based on
water usage instead of EDU's, Mrs. Sullivan stated that a family of 4 or 5 would
cause more wear and tear on the pipes than a single person. Mrs- Sullivan felt it
should he nronortioned by usage and billed by using the previous year's water
usage per household. T
Mr. Krogh stated that a water line that is in clay will deteriorate faster than
the one that is in rock regardless how much usage is going through the pipe,
NYS dictates the manners by which you can calculate benefit taxation.
The three basic methods are;
1. Road Frontage
2- Total valuation of the underlying property,
. EDU's (Equivalent Dwelling Units)
Mr. Krogh stated that he does not thinly New fork State would permit
taxation based upon the varying rates of water usage because there would not
be any consistency in a tax bill from year to year,
Mr. Sullivan presented the following to the Board and asked for it to be
made a part of the record;
The board's action on July 6th concerning the sewer project is a fine example of
avoiding what really must be done- The tabled sewer project must be
abandoned and refocused to provide a targeted solution to real problems, The
following is a list of problems with the "tabled" sewer project:
1. Residents with adequate septic systems should not be forced to hook up
to the system and beer the cost of unneeded utility -
. The use of the EDU as a charge mechanism must be eliminated; cost
should be based on actual usage,
, The use of the EDU would unfairly charge residents that have farms or old
homesteads that have significant acreage.
4. The board should recognize the fact that the currently tabled sewer project
will force retired or low income residents to sell their homes and more
elsewhere. Given that, the board must clearly state their position on
resolving the issue of the use of the EDU.
. This is a rural area and as such floes not lend itself to a wide area sewage
system that would have to deal with many geological challenges.
6. The cost estimate is out of date and most likely is an extreme "low ball ".
7. The primary focus of the sewage systern should be on solving the problern
of the limited number of septic systems that are failing, development
should be secondary.
8. Any solutions to the septic system problems should maintain the current
rural and open environment of the area.
g. Attached is a document which I presented last November that needs to be
addressed and formally responded to before any attempt is made to un"
table the current sewer project,
10, Comments presented in November 2006
Comments-
Benefits statement inaccurate and misleading.
The general statement that septic systems are impacted by soil or
tcpological limitations only applies to a limited number of sites and
is not relevant to the rnajority of residents.
Improved health of both the neighboftod and the Lake is a dubious
claim. Tertiary treatment of sewage utilizes chlorine which
introduces large quantities of chlorinated hydrocarbons into the
lake. Them is no statement reflecting the environmental impact (if
any) of a property functioning septic system which does not inject
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additional chlorine or waste treatment chemicals into the
environment.
c Sludge disposal from waste treatment has the potential of injecting
hazardous waste back into the food chain -
Providing a framework for sensible development translates to
residents subsidizing development with tax dollars,
c Development should be in line with the current characteristics of the
area and be cost justified an it own without direct or indirect public
subsidy.
Projected Costs:
o Projected cost of 18,240.000 is by no means assured, acid given
the general topology and geology of the area (the glaciers did some
strange things around here), the likely hood of a cost overrun is
extremely high.
o The use of the 'Equivalent Dwelling Unit, is not equitable,
■ Charge should be based on water usage as it is in many
commuriities.
■ EDU will not encourage conservation of water.
i EDU will force people to sell because of excess property
taxes.
o The typical cost estimate for decommissioning a septic system and
hooking up to the sewage system of $3,000 is a grass
underestimate in many cases and is extremely misleading -
o There is no projection of cost related to maintenance of the system
during or after the projected pay off of the 30 year bond-
There is no projected cost related to collateral impact of the system
such as increased town and school taxes to pay for their hook up
and town support personnel.
o Other more cast effective solutions should be investigated. The
lack of other options would appear to reflect poor planning.
Any resident with a viable septic system should not be forced to connect
to the sewage line- Or, if a residents cost for hooking up will cost more
than $3,000 or require special pumping to connect to the system is
required, and they have a viable septic system, they should be allowed: to
"grandfather" out of the system and not be charged.
The requirement of having.a sewage system that is dependent an
electrical power to keep it functioning is an invitation to disaster, Failure of
the pumping system would have a major impact on a wide area and
potentially make many households not fit for habitation. Keep in mind that
check valves can fail and extended outage of a pumping system means
the sewage has no place to go or worse yet will do what gravity dictates it
must —seek the lowest level (your basement).
Well designed septic systems will always work as long as gravity does,
Close Public Hearing:
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RESOLUTION, offered by Mr, Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Christopher;
RESOLVED, that all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the
Public Hearing is hereby closed at 7:05 p,m,
Vote of Town Board , . , (Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board, . , (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilpeirson
Vote of Town Board , . , (Are) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board . - - (Aye) Connie 1ilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board, . , (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
Amend CWD Schedule B Calculations and Determinations:
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RESOLUTION 07453
RESOLUTION AMENDIN43 CWD SCHEDULE B
RE EDU CALCULATIONS AND DETERMINATIONS
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 18th day of July, 2007, the
following members being present; Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck,
Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher,
ouncilperson, 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; Matthew
Besemer - aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5-O, and was duly
adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town has been working with Bolton Point and County
Assessment to update its tax rolls and charges regarding the Consolidated Dater
District, and as a result of such work and a completed analysis pertaining to
district expenses and revenues, the Town has decided to update Schedule B to
have EDU definitions and formulas adjusted and amended; and
WHEREAS, since
Town Board duly
which hearing wa
New York, on the
such changes may result in varying the assessed tax bills, the
called a public hearing to obtain public
y held at the Lansina Town Hall_ 29 AL
18th day of July, 2007, at 6,15 o'clock
amendments to said Schedule B, and all persons interested
were duly heard; and
input and comment,
burn Road, Lansing,
'__ to consider the
in the subject. thereof
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby:
RESOLVED, that the proposed amendments to Schedule B of the WC)
Definition of Units for Purposes of CWD Charges be and are hereby approved
and made effective January 1, 2008,
SEQRA; Type II
Open Public. Hearing for Proposed Local Law No. 4 of 2007:
RESOLUTION 07154
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr_ Besemer and seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing on proposed Local Law No. 4 for the
Year 2007 is hereby opened at 7 =08 p.m_
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Close Public Hearing
(Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson
(Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
(Aye) Bud Shattuck, ouncilperson
(Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
(Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION 07 — 155
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr, Christopher and seconded by Mr. Shattuck'
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RESOLVED, that all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the
Public Hearing is hereby closed at 7:10 p.m,
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Matt Besemer, Oouncilperscn
Marty Christopher, Councilpersor
Bud Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
2007:
RESOLUTION 07-156
RESOLUTION ADOPTING LOCAL LAW 4 OF 2007 REGARDING
AMENDMENT TO LOCAL LAW 6 OF 2006 (ADDING FEE SCHEDULES)
AND
REPEALING LOCAL LAW 7 OF 2003 (PRIOR FEE SCHEDULES LAW)
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 18th day of July, 2007, the
following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor, Francis Shattuck,
Oouncilperon; 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; Matthew
Sesemer - aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly
adapted:
WHEREAS, the Town duly adopted Local Law #6 of
Enforcement and Administration, as required by NY
thereof, has determined that, for administrative conven
2003 (setting Electrical Inspection Fees) needs to be
schedules updated and incorporated into Local Law #6 of
2006
Law,
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rep eCc:
2008;
regarding Code
and as a result
Local Law #1of
ilea and the fee
and
WHEREAS, the matter was determined to be a Type II SEQ A aetion, thus
requiring no special environmental review; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly held at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn
Road, Lansing, New fork, being in the Town of Lansing, on the 18th day of Julyr
2007, at 6:20 o'clock P.M., to consider the adoption of Local Law Dumber 4 of
2007, and all persons interested in the subject thereof were duly heard; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation upon the foregoing, it was duly -
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, in its capacitor as
governing body of the Town of Lansing, does hereby pass, adopt, and approve
Local Law Number 4 of 2007, as set forth in its entirety below.
TOWN OF LANSING, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK
LOCAL LAW NUMBER 4 OF 2007
AMENDMENT OF DUDE EI FORDEMENT LOCAL LAIN
SECTION 1: Town of Lansing Local Law Number 1 of 2003 be and
hereby is repealed.
SECTION 2: Town of Lansing Local Law Number 6 of 2005 be and
hereby is amended as follows.
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A. Article 16 thereof, entitled "FEES ", is amended to:
1. Change the title of said Article to "FEES AND
ADMINISTRATIVE POWERS I;
_ Authorize the Code Enforcement Officer to set fees for all
inspections, and
_ Attach fee schedules as Schedules to Local Lew Number 6
of 2006, and
4. To provide guidelines regarding the setting of any such fees.
B. Said Article 1, as amended, reads in full text as follows:
ARTICLE 16, FEES AND ADMINISTRATIVE POWERS:
In addition to any ether power, right or privilege of the Code Enforcement Officer
as provided in this Local Law or under New York State Law, the Code
Enforcement Officer shall have the following powers, rights, and privileges:
A. The Code Enforcement Officer shall administer and enforce the
provisions of this Local Law, including, but not limited to, the
establishment and collection of fees for all inspections, including, but not
limited to, electrical and fire and safety code inspections. The fees set
forth in, or determined in accordance with such fee schedule(s) (or any
future amended fee schedule(s)) and this Local Law, shall be charged and
collected for the submission cf applications, the issuance of Building
Permits, amended Building Permits, renewed Building Permits,
Certificates of Occupancy and/or Certificates of Compliance, Temporary
Certificates, Operating Permits, fire safety and property maintenance
inspections, electrical inspections, swimming pool inspections, and other
actions of the Code Enforcement Officer described in or contemplated by
this Local Law.
B, In accord with New York State law, fees shall be set in amounts
deemed reasonably related to the cost of such inspections, and shall not
be set in any manner as to be designed to generate revenue,
. Fee schedules shall be reviewed annually by the Code
Enforcement Officer, who shall, each November, recommend to the Town
Board whether any changes to any fee schedules are warranted. Whether
amended or not, such fee schedules shall be approved annually by the
Town Board by Resolution at its annual Organizational Meeting, or such
other Regular Meeting or Special Meeting called for such purpose as the
Town Board determines or directs. Such fee schedules shall be and be
deemed a part of this Local Law, and set forth herein as Schedules A.
D. All electrical inspections in the Town of Lansing (but outside the
Village of Lansing) shall be conducted by the Town Electrical Inspector
pursuant to the requirements of the National Electrical' Code, as now
exists or hereafter amended or re- codified,
and it is further
RESOLVED, that the following fee schedule for electrical inspections be and
hereby is approved.
SCHEDULE A
Town of Lansing Electrical Inspection Department
MINIMUM INSPECTION FEE: $55.00
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Alarm & EmeLgency Emergency Equipment
A pliances & Accessories
Panel Board
$ 11,00
Air Conditioner 0 -1 5000 STU
57.50
Sensor
51,00
Air Conditioner 15001 & Ue BTU
$11.00
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Signaling Device
$1,00
Batte Charger
$7,50
Exit LI ht
$1.00
dell Transformer
$2.25
Emeirgency Light
$i.00
Clothes Dryer
57,50
Generator
520.00
Compactor
$7.50
Transfer Switch
$16,50
Cookin Deck
$7.50
Battery Pack
$19,00
Dishwasher
$7.50
Wiring & Devices
Disposal
$7 -50
Dimmer, 120V
$2,50
Electric Unit Heater
$2.50
Dimmer Over 120V
$4,40
Electric Baseboard Heater
$2,50
Fixture
$0.35
Elevator
$4-4,00
Fixture, Hazardous Location
$1 -25
Exhaust Fan
$2,50
FCI Breaker
$1.25
Fence Control
$2 -50
Lighting Track PeF ft,
$0.35
Fuel Disposal Unit
$91 -00
Lighting Lighfing Track Head
$0.35
Furnace
$7 -50
multi Outlet System per ft.
$0,55
Future Appliance Feeder
52-00
Outlet, CATV
$0,35
Ground Fault Protection, Equipment, Device
$16.50
Outlet, DATA
$0 -35
H yd ro Massa eTub, Cornmercia l/Therapev c
$16.50
Outlet, Fixture
$0 -35
H yd ro Massa e Tub, Residential
$7.50
Outlet, General Purpose
50.35
Medical, Dental Patient Care Unit
$15.00
Outlet, Appliance
50.35
Micro -wave
$7.54
Outlet, Special
$0.35
Motor less than 1 HP
$2.54
Pole /Pest Lighting Standard:, Commercial
$11.00
Motor 1 -50 HP
$11.00
PolelPoat Lighting Standard, Residential
$5.50
Motor Greater than 50 HP
$19,00
Receptacle, Dryer
$2.50
Office furnitu re) Parlition circuit
$7.50
Receptacle: General Purpose
0 -35
Oven
$7.50
Receptacle, GFCI
$1 -25
Pane l {Switchboard, Residential
$6.50
Receptacle. Hazardous Location
$1.25
Pane I /Switchboard, Commercial
$11.00
Receptacle,
Range
$2 -50
Phase converter
520,00
Receptacle, Special
$2.50
PoolfSpa Circulator Pump/Motor
$7.50
Switch, General Purpose
50.35
PoolfS a Bonding
$7.50
Switcho up to 240V Motor Control
$2,50
Pum }Motor
$11.00
Switch above 240V Motor Control
$3,50
Range
S7.5D
Switch P 600V & Over Motor Contro l
$10,00
Show Case Sin
Switch, Hazardous Location
$1,25
Time lock/ witch
$16.50
Service
Welder
57,50
0 -140 Amp.
$11.04
X-ray Unit
$11,00
101,204 Amp.
$22.04
Transformer
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S44,04
I -90 KVA
si 1.00�
401 -600 Am .
$55 -04
11 -25 KVA
$28.00
Over 600 Amp-
S85 -00
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26 -75 KVA
$33.00
76 -200 KVA
$38.00
Surveys
Over 200 KVA
$55.00
Residential, single family
575.00
Storable Pools
$25,00
Commercial - Contact Office for Quote
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For special equipment, Services, Appliances, Apparatus or Devices not listed on this schedule, or far voltage in
excess of 600 volts nominal, contact the Electrical I nspector for pricing-
Additional Inspections
When the office or inspector sends the applicant a written notice of a defect of defects found during the original
inspection and the applicant or his agent reports the defeet(5) have been removed, and after the sewnd inspectio5 the
inspecbor reports the defects) have not been corrected, a charge of $20,00 will be made for each additional inspedon-
EORA- Type II
Heather Eiliberto — T AD iTompkins County Area Development):
She asked the Board for their support of a resolution that was added to
the agenda tonight which would authorize a $10,000.00 expenditure for the Town
Engineer to prepare an Engineering report to look at extending public sewer
along the east side of Warren Road from the existing sewer located near the
Tompkins County ,tail, up along Warren Road to serve the Warren Road
Business and Technology Park. She stated that the sewer service to this area is
critical to support economic development.
There are currently 7 businesses operating out of the park. They occupy
115,000 square feet of space. There are also 6 vacant lots- The total assessed
value of all is 7A million dollars. There are approximately 300 employees that
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work Within the park at this time. Three Businesses have plans for expansions
which would mean additional employment but cannot do it without public sewer.
She stated that the project could oust two million dollars and TOAD is now
looking into funding sources_ She asked the Town Board to help find a way to
support extending sewer to the Warren Road Business Park_
Noel Desch;
Mr. Desch whom is on the sewer committee stated that in the inter stages
of the proposed sewer district, they looked at additional areas that were in critical
need of sewer. They learned of the urgency of the need of sewer in the Business
Park area, He stated there is a possibility of receiving state funding, we need to
get our act together and have a plan in place. This would be a small sewer
district_
Bruce Kilmartin:
Mr. Kilmartin has worked for Transonic for 10 years. He stated that
Transonic Systems will have their 25 year anniversary next year. They recently
bought a company in California. and have divisions'in Holland and Taiwan, They
sell medical products worldwide_ Transonic Systems is looking at a rni11icn dollar
building over the next few years. He believes that Tompkins County shoutd fund
the sewer district extension.
Mary Sullivan:
She stated for the record that she has never been opposed to a sewer
system that Is appropriate and cost effective_ The one that was previously
proposed didn't make sense for Lansing. The small district that they are asking
for is in an area where if it has been zoned for business for a long time and it's a
growing local business is acceptable. The use of whatever left over money the
Town has from the original state grant could look at and possibly fund it would be
a far better use of the Town Engineer than continuing to try to ram the trunk line
down the throats of people who didn't want it_ She would support a small sewer
district that connects through Cayuga Heights as described,
She noted that the Special Meeting held on July 6tn was not publicized on
the web site or the Board. It was pasted on a single piece of paper in the hallway.
She did not feel that is adequate rnotice for a meeting that turned out to be a
major evert. They were told that only personnel issues and park issues would be
discussed. She said this was suspicious and felt some Board members felt
ahead of tirne, what was going to happen_ She asked for more transparency and
more public notice. She also did not feel that 8000 a, m. on a Friday morning was
a good open meeting time for people. Felt that since it was not on the web site or
can the Board outside, the public was not expected or welcome. She would like to
see this stayed tablet) and we be at every meeting to make sure it stays tabled,
Mr. Shattuck stated that Friday meetings are held as he works a four day
work week with Fridays off_ He stated that these Friday morning meetings are
held one to two times a month. He stated that a notice cannot be put in the Ithaca
Journal as they need 5 to 10 days notice but that it could and will from now on,
be put on the internet_ He stated that it'could only be put on the Board by the
road if someone volunteers to do it,
Mr, Shattuck stated that he felt the reason the sewer proposal was tabled
was that It was too costly for the residents and for the Town. It is hard for him to
move the resolution to spend $10,000.00 for the Warren Road Business Park
until there is more information and they have more time to think about it and
discuss it. He did state that the Board will more it along as quickly as they can to
rneet the September 1st deadline,
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Mr. Christopher stated that there seems to be a concern with the word
"tabled" which he has heard numerous times, He said that being tabled doesn't
mean it will be brought back in any specific period of time. There would have to
be many criteria met before it would ever be brought up again-
Mr, Farkas stated that he asked the four Board Members on Friday
morning, if anyone of them would vote to move forward with the sewer district,
No one raised their hands and at that point Mr_ Farkas said it was time to stop
the project.
Mr. Duane Ray told the Board that he appreciated all of their votes_
Mr, Farkas felt Mr, Sullivan and/or Mrs_ Sullivan basically called him a liar_
Mrs_ Sullivan stated that for the record, she did not call Steve Farkas a liar.
Salt Point:
Danny Bolles asked the Board what the status was with Salt Point and if it
was true that there was no swimming allowed there.
Steve Farkas stated that it is not a designated swimming area and the
Town cannot provide Life Guards in that area so there is no swimming allowed,
Norfolk Southern and the DEC are now coming together and the Town is
Doping they will come forward with money to help the Town do what they would
like to do in that area,
Dave Herrick — Town Engineer:
N1r. Herrick went over the following agenda with the Board;
ENGINEER'S AGENDA
1, Water System Planning and Maintenance
a, Town CVVD, Extension #2 — Drake Road
* Consider authoriZMion for professional services agreement
Mr. Krogh asked Mr. Herrick if this was over the Comptroller's threshold and Mr_ Herrick
stated that it was not.
b. Town CWD, Ext #1 — AIgerine and Lansing Station Road
Final design documents will be completed week of July 23`0 subject to
landowner negotiations for the pressure reducing vault site,
• Bedrock test pits have been completed with the Highway Dept and
results are favorable,
• Updated construction cost estimate is at $773,400 vs $621,800 in 2005.
i Municipal Solutions has submitted an updated Pre - Application Form to
the NYS EFC with a revised protect cost of $970,000. Waiting for
notification of how additional expense will be financed by EFQ (i,e, grant
or term of loan )_ Documents for the short term loan closing were
delivered to EFD this week
+ Tasks to be completed during the next two weeks.
Complete a final notice of intent for NO'S Ag &Mkts,
Final design documents (plans and specifications)
Complete NYSDEG and DOH permit applications
Final opinion of construction cost_
C. Town OVVD Boundary Expansion -Quigley
+ EQR determination and public hearing.
d, Town CWD Schedule B (EDU Determination)
* Consider adoption of revisions.
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. Stormwater Planning and Maintenance
a. Drainage District #, Whispering Pines
* The developer's engineer is aware of the Town's sense of urgency in
completing the repairs and modifications as soon as possible, He is
making arrangements with the contractor (Robinson)- He has also
volunteered to organize a meeting with the Fabi's on site to address their
specific concerns.
3. Sanitary Sewer System Planning and Maintenance
_ Warren Road Business Park
= Discuss a process for the proposed sewer district extension to the
Business Park,
Authorize Execution of Agreement with T.C. Miller for Engin erincl Services
for DWD:
RESOLUTION 07-157
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH
TG MILLER FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CWDX2 UPON ISSUANCE
F FINAL ORDER ESTABLISHING THE DISTRICT
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 18th day of July, 2007, the
following members being presents Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck,
Douncilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson, and Martin Christopher,
Douncilperson; and Matthew Beserner, Dcuncilperson, having recused himself
and not having participated in discussion or voting hereupon; and the following
members being absent none, and the following motion for a Resolution was duly
made by motion of Martin Christopher, and was duly seconded by Francis
Shattuck, and the vote was as follows: Stephen Farkas - aye, Francis Shattuck
eye, Connie Wilcox — aye, Martin Christopher — aye; and the following Resolution
therefore passed 4 -0, and was duly adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town Board and Town Counsel have reviewed a proposal for
engineering services from TG Miller in relation to construction and related
services for the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District Extension
(IL CVVDX " ); and
WHEREAS, the Town previously issued its Resolution of Approval of such
District, subject to referendum, omptroiler's approval (if required), and the
issuance of a Final Order; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor and/or Deputy Town Supervisor be and
hereby are authorized to execute such agreement with TG Miller b, for, and in
the name of said CWDX1, by the Town of Lansing, agent, immediately upon the
issuance of the Final Order creating CVVDX2_
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Drainage District Igo.
After some discussion regarding the deadline given to the developer of
Whispering Pines subdivision of July 1, 2007t it was the consensus of the Board
to have the Supervisor contact the owner of the development, Mr_ Thaler and
give him until August 15"' to have the problem completed, The Board felt the
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owner and /or engineer should have came before the Board and given an update
of what has been done_
Jack French — Highway Superintendent:
Mr, French stated that they have been doing a lot of paving, They have
been using the new hydro seeder and It seems to be working well.
HiIligest Drainage:
NYS Electric and Gas will start work on the gas line in about two or three weeks
so hopefully Mr_ French will be able to get in there in mid August to get the
drainage problem taken care of,
Tompkins County Soil and later:
Mr, French met with Tompkins County Soil and Water and Kate Hackett
form the County Planning Department_ They have money to spend on drainage
problems and will do work in Ludlowville and on Lan singville Road,
Darby Kiley — Planning Report:
Monthly Report:
They are down in permits by 3 and down in project costs by 183,092.00.
Benson Farmland Protection Grant:
At this point, a market study is being done. The cost of this is 750,00,
The County is working on a memorandum of agreement_ This may be ready to
review at the August meeting.
DEC and Railroad:
Mr. Farkas and Ms, Kiley met with them in June regarding Salt Point, They
are looking at different ways to bring the water down from the stream_ They may
take it under the railroad tracks and maybe have a stormwater pond on the north
end of the property that would let the water settle and then have outlets to the
lake_ Dave Herrick will look into this.
Steve Colt — Lansing Recreation Department:
Nor, Colt went over the following report will all present;
Parrs & Recreation Department
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RECREATION
Our summer programs are going very well_ The "Day Camp" is getting
GREAT reviews as expected with the staff we Dave_ Our first ever Day
Camp Idol was conducted East Friday and was a huge success. Many
activities and trips take place everyday. There is a huge focus on
programming,
"Swimming Lessons" are very well attended and next week we will be
starting our second and final session. Each session is two weeks ill
duration. We also offer "Open Swim°' every day after swimming lessons
are over from 12910-1:30,
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# " R Swim" — We decided to add a SR Open wfrn session on Tuesdays
and Thursdays from 1:30 until 2;30. This program tales place after the
general open SWIM so that our Seniors have more room in the pool with a
quieter less crazy setting.
Adult Step Aerobics class continues throughout the summer here in the
court room on Mondays and Thursdays,
• Tennis, Junior Goff School, Tracts and Field Camp, Summer Reading
[Mini- Soccer Camp, Girls Basketball Camp, Spanish Camp and
Gymnastics are mostly all completed at this time,
• Programs that are about to start include Band & Orchestra Camp, Art
Camps, Digital Photography, Morse Riding Camps, Rock Climbing Camp,
Karate, Soccer Camp, Sailing Class, Bowling, Boys Basketball Camp,
Cooking Camp, Sign Language Camp, Theater & Drama and Small Fry
Football Camp.
Registrations for Fall programs are ccming in and we are preparing for
those programs now. ithIrn weeks all of our ballffeIIds will be converted
into soccer and football fields.
PARKS
The Concert Series is going well and has been well attended- Our 0
concert is tomorrow evening and is looking like the first one this season
that may have a weather problem?
The new Lion's Club Band Stand is nearing completion and looks great
All of our bands that have played this year are really looking forward to
using it next season. We Dope to have the last few concerts tale place
there.
FREE Family Movie Nights will take place can Christopher Field at tl e
ballfields located next to the town hall- The nights ark August 17, 24 and
31, Movie titles are TBA,
• Additional signage has been installed at Salt Point along the western edge
of the new gravel road specifically st.atfng that no vehicles are allowed on
the point and that all traffic must remain on the new road and in parking
areas. No alcohol and no swimming signs should also be posted per
board direction.
• Park revenue totals for Admission, launching, Pavilions and Camping are
at the projected levels for this time in the season with respect to budget.
Approval of Audit and Budget Modification:
RESOLUTION 07 -- 158
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr, Shattuck and seconded by Mr, Christopher;
RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay
the following gills and to make the fello fng Budget Modificationsm
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 007
DATED 7118/07
AUDITED VOUCHER # "s 625- 751
PREPAY VOUCHER ffs 625-632
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AUDITED TA VOUCHER #1s 37 - 42
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APPROPRIATION
GENERAL FUND
HIGHWAY FUND
LANSING LIGHTING
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS
CHERRY ROAD SEWER
TRUST & AGENCY
SALT POINT PROJECT — NYS G RANT
Budget Modifications:
TOTAL
$ 2991955 -62
$ 1, 225 -15
$ 16,521,91
$ 0.00
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From To FOR AMOUNT
A3120-402 A 120,444 From PVVC Constable to Park Cons, 5,256.00
89080.800 89040.800 Fr, Unemployment Ins, To Workers Comp 290,00
W9060.800 W9040 -800 Fr- Water Health Ins- To Water+Workers Comp. 340,00
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(Aye) Connie W�lcox, Councilperson
(Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
Approve Minutes of June 201h and July 6t`, 2407:
A copy of the minutes of June 20th and July 61h, having been furnished to
the Board Members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make
correction or to accept the same as submitted,
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RESOLUTION, offered by Mr- Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that the minutes of
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.. (Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson
.. (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
- (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson
- (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
. (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
Approve .Amendment to Constables Aggreement:
RESOLUTION 07A60
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RESOLUTION AMENDING 2007 CONSTABLES' 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 18th day of July, 2007, 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; vane; and the following Resolution for a was duly
made by motion of Connie Wilcox 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, Matthew Besemer - aye; and the
following Resolution therefore passed 5-0, and was duly adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town has a need for constable services in relation to, inter a /ra,
its parks, water craft patrols, the service of civil process, and Town Court
protective services; and
WHEREAS, by Resolutions 05 -226 (November 16, 2005) and 06m229 (October
18, 2006), the Town Board had approved such Constables Contract and
amendments thereof and thereto for 2007, but now needs to update and amend
the same; and
WHEREAS, after review and discussion of each of the foregoing premises, and
the proposals and related terms of agreement set forth in such Constables
Services Agreement, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the balance of 2047 PWC budgeted enforcement fees
($5,256.00) be combined with park Constables budgeted fees and split equally
between the months of July through October, 2007 ($1,814,00 per month), and
that such amounts be paid for the extra costs of patrolling Salt Point Park; and it
is further
RESOLVED, that the 2007 Constables' Agreement be amended by (i) adding
Salt Point Park to paragraph 3(b) ( "park Constable Services "� and (ii) making the
number of hours of service by the Watercraft Constable variable in the discretion
of the Town Board (see paragraph (c) ); and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor and/or Deputy Supervisor be and hereby are
authorized to execute such amendments to the Constables Agreement as may
be hereby required, by and in the name of the Town of Lansing.
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Approve Holochu k Subdivision and Roadways:
RESOLUTION 07 -761
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING DEDICATION OF
HOLOCHLICK SUBDIVISION ROADWAYS AND ST RIiI WATER
EASEMENTS
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 18th day of July, 2007, the
following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Frances 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 Martin Christopher, and was duly seconded by Francis
Shattuck, and the vote was as follows: Stephen Farkas - aye; Francis Shattuck —
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aye; bonnie Wilcox —aye; Martin Christopher — aye, Matthew Besemer - aye;
and the following Resofution therefore passed -0, and was duly adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has received a request for
the dedication of a roadway to the Town of Lansing, being denominated idan's
Lane, as located in the Holochuck Subdivision, all pursuant to and as depicted
upon an approved and sealed Final Subdivision Plat, and as more particularly
described in a proposed Deed of Conveyance, and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer and the Town Highway Superintendent of the
Town of Lansing have reviewed the plans for construction for the road, made
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nspections of the construction in progress, and have reviewed the completed
construction, and are satisfied with the condition of the road, and recommend
acceptance of the dedication of such road; and
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney of the Town of Lansing has reviewed the
proposed Deed of Dedication, the descriptions therein, and has reviewed all
related materials, and i satisfied with the form and content of the documents;
and
WHEREAS, the Town! Board of the Town of Lansing has also received a request
for the dedication of drainage and stormwater management rights of way and
easements within the Holochuck Subdivision, all consistent with the approved
subdivision plat and the Storm Ater Local Law of the Town of Lansing, all as
more particularly described in a proposed Right of Way and Easement from such
developer(s) to the Town of Lansing, and all as depicted upon the sealed and
approved Final Subdivision Plat; and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer and the Town Highway Superintendent of the
Town of Lansing have reviewed the drainage wars and storrnater
appurtenances as constructed, are satisfied with the condition of the same, and
recommend acceptance of the dedication of such Right of Way and Easement;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney of the Town of Lansing has reviewed the
proposed Right of Way and Easement, the descriptions contained therein, and
has reviewed all related materials, and is satisfied with the form and content of
the documents, and
WHEREAS, and after review and discussion of the matter, the Town Board of the
Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that, contingent
Town Board of the Town of
Deputy Town Supervisor to
dedication of the Aldan's Lana
related parcels, gores and
Dedication; and it is further
upon the final approval of the Town Attorney, the
Lansing authorizes the Town Supervisor and/or
accept, on behalf of the Town of Lansing, the
ne as a public roadway, together with such other or
strips of land as referenced in such Deed of
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor and/or Deputy Town Supervisor be and
hereby are each authorized to execute such documents as are necessary to
allow the developer to record the dedication frr the Office of the Tompkins County
Clerk, all subject to the final approval of the Town Attorney, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the acceptance for dedication of all such roadway is and
remains subject to the two year guarantee of the road by the developer, with the
two year time period to run from the tirne of recording of the Deed of Dedication;
and it is further-
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing authorizes the Town
Supervisor and/or Deputy Town Supervisor to accept, on behalf of the Town of
Lansing, the dedication of such Right of Way and Easement; and it is further
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RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor and/or Deputy Town Supervisor be and
hereby are each authorized to execute such documents as are necessary to
allow the developer to record the dedication in the office of the Tompkins County
Clerk, all subject to the final approval of the Town Attorney,
SEQRAE Type II
Board Member Reports:
Matt Besemer:
Global Vlfarmincg Seminar.
Different ways we could make changes to reduce our carbon footprint
without sacrificing our life style were discussed_
Panning Board:
A couple of big projects are going on. Global Phoenix was in for their
expansion.
There is a developer's conference to do a complete teardown and rebuild
Xmtra Mart
Mr, Seacord brought his subdivision to the Planning Board for the first
time_
Ma Christopher:
Libra
They have decided to keep a fund raising committee_ They are also
discussing going towards different types of libraries, They would like to see
another vote in Decernber.
Connie Wilcox:
Nothing to report at this time_
Bead Shattuck:
Nothing to report at this time_
Stephen Farkas:
Mr, Farkas thanked all for attending the meeting.
RESOLUTION! 07A 62
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr, Christopher:
RESOLVED, that the Regular fleeting be'adjourned to go into Executive
Session at 8:36 p_rn -
Vote of Town Board . , . (,dye) Blatt Besemer, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board . , . (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board . , . (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Towns Board _ . _ (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board , , _ (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION 07 — 163
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr_ Besemer and seconded by Mrs_ Wilcox.
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RESOLVED, that the Executive Session is terminated and the Regular
Meeting reconvened at 9:14 p.m. _...
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Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilpersor
Bud Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
.UTION 07 -164
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox:
RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned at the call of the
Supervisor at 9:18 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
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk.
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