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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-10-17Regular To4vn Board Meeting
Date: October 1.7, 2007
Time: 6:oo p.m.
Place: Lansing Town Hall Board Room
Agenda
10 Call Meeting to order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Public Hearing — 6:05 p.m. — LaNNTence CWD Boundary Change
51 Public Hearing — 6:10 p.m. — Lawrence SEQRA — Lead Agency
6. Presentation of Recognition Certificates
7. Privilege of the Floor
8. Farmland Protection Implementation Grant — BensVue Farm
Memorandum of Agreement with Tompkins County and SEQR
90 Approve SCLIWC (Bolton Point) 20o8 Water Rate Schedule
10. Establish 2008 Water Rates for the ToN.%m of Lansing
110 Engineer's Report
12. Highway Department Report
13. Planning Department Report
14. Parks and Recreation Department Report
15, Approve Audit
16. Approve Minutes of September 19, 2007
17, Town Counsel Report
18. Any other Business to come before the Board
19. Board Member Reports
20, Executive Session if Needed
21. Adjourn Meeting
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October 17, 2007
The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing Town
Hall Board Room at 6:0O p,rn- with Supervisor Farkas presiding -
The Supervisor called the meeting ng to order and had the clerk take the Rolf
Stephen Farkas
Matt Beserner
Marty Christopher
Bud Shattuck
Connie Wilcox
Bonny Boles
Guy Krogh
ROLL CALL
Supervisor Present
ounciiperson Present
Councilperson Present
Councilperson Present
ouncilperson Present
Town Clerk Present
Town Attorney Present
VISITORS; Darby F fleyr, Jack French, Dave Herrick, Shrary Zifch ock, Steve
Colt, Michael and (Michele Robinson, Charlie and Sheila Nedrow, Duane Ray,
Gregory Lawrence, Rachel and Shannon Pinney,Scctt Pinney, Dick Pinner,
Carmen IMf , Scott Morgan, Dave and Joyce Heck, Dave Brief, Brian Flannigan,
Roger and Marilyn Hagin, Jeff Norman, Dennis Mogil, Tomas Boborsky +, Ross
Beason, Peter Meskill, Ciaues Nyberg, Roy Cochran and a couple other
residents,
The Supervisor led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance,
Open Public Hearin
RESOLUTION 07 — 197
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr, Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox,
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing regarding the Lawrence CVVD
Boundary Change is hereby opened at 8:05 p,m,
Vote of Town
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Matt Besemer, Councillperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Burl Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
Mr, Krogh went over the proposed CWD Boundary change with ail
present,
Close Public Hearin:
RESOLUTION 07 — 198
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr, Shattuck and seconded by Mrs, vVilco :
RESOLVED, that all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the
Public Hearing is closed at 6:07 p,rn,
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Vote of Town Board.
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- (Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson
- (Aye) Martyr Christopher, Councfiperson
. (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson
- (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
, (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
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Presentation of Recognitions
Mr, Farkas presented Mr, Bill Duthie with a certificate for his son John for
his outstanding athletic performance while at Lansing High School, John was
unable to make the meeting as he was away at College.
Open Public Hearing:
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RESOLUTION, offered by MrSr Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Christopher,
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing regarding the SEQRA and Lead
Agency status for the Lawrence CWD Boundary Change is opened at 61 10 p.m,
Vote of Town: Board , . , (Aye) Hiatt Besemer, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board . - . (Aye) Marty Christopher, Cou ncilperson
Vote of Town Board , . , (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Ccuncilperson
Vote of Town Board . - - (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Mote of Town Board , .. (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
Mr- Herrick went over the SEQRA with al I present,
Close Public Hearing,
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RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher 'and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox,
RESOLVED, that all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the
Public Hearing is closed at 6:11 p,m-
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(Aye) Matt Besemer, ouncilperson
.. (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
.. (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson
(Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
.. (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
SEQRA — Negative Declaration — Lawrence:
RESOLUTION 07 -201
SEQRA NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REGARDING LAWRENCE CWD BOUNDARY CHANCE
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 an 17th day of October, 2007, the
following members being present: Stephen parkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck,
Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher,
Councilperson; and Matthew Besemer, Councilperson; and the following
mernbers being absent: none; and the following motion for a Resolution olution was duly
made by motion of Connie Wilcox, and was duly seconded by Francs Shattuck;
and the vote was as follows: Stephen Farkas — aye; Francis Shattuck — aye;
Connie Wilcox — aye; Markin Christopher — aye; Matthew Besemer — aye, and the
following Resolution therefore passed -0, and was duly adopted:
WHEREAS, Gregory Lawrence, of 8 ld Myers Road (Town of Lansing Tax
Parcel Number 4. -1- 17,41) has petitioned the Town to consider extending the
Consolidated Water District ("CWD") to such parcel as such parcel qualifies for
back -lot treatment and 1S surrounded by the existing boundaries of the CWD, and
preliminary feasibility studies by the Town Engineer and Town Attorney show that
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this property and nearby properties should be consolidated into the D1D by
extending the CWD into such properties and thus amending the boundary of the
VVD; and
WHEREAS, the easements to permit such extension already exist and the Town
desires to extend the CWD to add additional neighboring properties that are also
surrounded by the DV'VD; and
WHEREAS, E , the Town Engineer has prepared a map, plan and report ( "MPR ") for
such DVVD extension and boundary line change for Town of Lansing Tax Parcel
Numbers 34. -1 -17,41 (Lawrence and Stanton, R,O.) and 4.-'l- 17.42 (Mehr and
Hautiniemi, R,O,), and such other or additional properties as referenced in such
NIPR, which MPR was duly approved and made the subject of an Article 12 -A
§209 -d Order; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board needs to conduct a SEORA review to examine the
environmental impacts 6f such proposed District Extension, and review the
proposal in light of the Town's Land Use Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan,
and in furtherance thereof, the Town Board previously classified the action as an
Unlisted Action pursuant to 6 NY RR part 617.2(ak), declared itself as Lead
Agency, identified Involved and Interested Agenoies; and issued a Notice of
Intent, and 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 York, being in the Town of Lansing, on the 17th day of
October, 2907, at 6:10 o'clock P.M.. and a SEQRA review of the environmental
impacts of the proposed CWD boundary change was duly considered, and all
persons interested in the subject thereof were duly heard; and
WHEREAS, the environmental impacts identified were the construction of the
facilities and the disturbance of soils to instalJ water vaults and lines, and the
temporary nature of such disturbances, the reseeding of grasses where
required, and the installations being the subject of permitting processes all
mitigate such impacts an make there non - significant; and
WHEREAS, upon glue deliberation thereupon, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing be and hereby is again
declared to be the Lead Agency; and it is further
RESOLVED, The Town Board of the Town of Lansing, based upon (i) its
thorough review of the Short EAF, Part 1, and any and all other documents
prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action and its
environmental review, and the hearing held hereupon, and all testimony and
evidence presented thereat, if any, (ii) its thorough review of the potential
relevant areas of environmental concern to determine if the proposed action may
have a significant adverse impact on the environment, including, but not limited
to, the criteria identified in 6 NY RR 617.7(c), and (iii) its completion of the
Short EAF, Part 11, including the findings noted thereon (which findings are
incorporated herein as if set forth at length), hereby makes a negative
determination of environmentaJ significance ( "Negative Declaration" in
accordance with SEQIRA for the above referenced proposed action, and
determines that neither a full Environmental Assessment Farm, nor an
Environmental Impact Statement will be required, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Responsible Officer of the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing is hereby authorized and directed to complete and sign as required the
determination of significance, confirming the foregoing Negative Declaration,
which fully completed and signed Short EAF and determination of significance
shall be incorporated by reference in this Resolution; and it is further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk deliver and/or file a copy of this Resolution with
the following persons and agencies:
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1. The Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing-
2, The Town Svpervisor of the Town of Lansing.
3_ All Involved and Interested Agencies.
41 Any person requesting a copy;
and further, that this Resolution be posted 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 `fork 122 33- 175 0 in accord with
6 NYCRR 617.12,
SEQRA; Unlisted Action.
Approve Lawrence Boundary Change:
RESOLUTION 07 -202
RESOLUTION APPROVING LAWRENCE CWD BOUNDARY CHANGE
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held in and for
the Town of Lansing at the Lensing Town Hall on 17th day of October, 2007, the
following members tieing present; Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck,
ouncilperson; Connie Wilcox, ouncilperson; Martin Christopher,
Councilpersnn; and Matthew Beserner, 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 -- afire; Francis
Shattuck — aye; Connie Wilco aye; Martin Christopher aye; Matthew
Beserrier aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly
adopted:
WHEREAS, Gregory Lawrence, of 89 Old Myers Road (Town of Lansing Tax
Parcel Number 4. -1- 17.41) has petitioned the Town to consider extending the
Consolidated Water District {"G1 p °) to such parcel as such parcel qualifies for
back -lot treatment and is surrounded by the existing boundaries of the CVVD, and
preliminary feasibility studies by the Town Engineer and Town Attorney show that
this property and nearby properties should be consolidated into the CWD by
extending the CWD into such properties and thus amending the boundary of the
WD; and
WHEREAS, the easements to permit such extension appear to already exist and
the Town desires to extend the CWD to add additional neighboring properties
that are also surrounded by the CWD, and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer prepared a map, plan and report ( "MPR ") for
such CWD extension and boundary line change for Town of Lansing Tax Parcel
Numbers 84. -1 -17.41 (Lawrence and Stanton, R,O,) and 4. -1 -17,42 (Mehr and
Hautiniemi, R,Q,), and such other or additional properties as referenced in such
IVIPR, and such MPR was deemed final and approved by the Town Board has
been duly kept on file at the Town Clerk's Office for public review and
examination; 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 MPR, (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 CWD extension, (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, (vi)
determining that no district financing is applicable to this projects all of which
costs have been paid solely by the owner, (vii) ordering the MPR to be available
for public review and inspection at the Town of Lansing Clerk's Office, (viii)
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setting a public hearing to consider and discuss the formation of the CVVD
Expainsion by Boundary Change in accord with law, and (ix) directing the Town
Clerk to publish and post such Order and Notice of Public Hearing in accord with
law; and
VVHEREAS, 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 Interested agencies, and duly scheduled a
public hearing to consider the environmental impacts of the proposed project,
and
VVHEREAS, a Negative Declaration was duly determined and declared; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation, the Town Board of 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, (ii) 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 establishment of the District Boundary
Extension is in the public interest; and it is further
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the boundaries of said District Boundary
Extension are ( i) wholly outside the boundaries of any incorporated city or vilJage,
and (ii) are defined as inclusive of the each and all of following tax parcel
numbers, and the assessment reap and property descriptions there for as are on
file with the Tompkins County Clerk's Office, 04, -1 17.41 (Lawrence and Stanton
R,O_) and 34_-1 -17.4 (1ehr and Hautinierni, R.O. ); all as shown on the District
Extension Map on file at the Town Clerk's Office, to which reference is hereby
made and which reap is expressly herein incorporated; and it is further
RESOLVED AND SO ORDERED, that the proposed of Town of Lansing
Consolidated Water District Boundary Change be and hereby is approved; and it
is further
RESOLVED AND SO ORDERED, that the said CV VD Boundary Extension
hereinabove referred to shall be constructed as set forth in the Order calling a
public hearing, at a cost not to exceed $0.00, and the assessment, levy 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 ORI
of this Resolution with
the NIBS Comptroller's
RESOLVED, as there
pursuant to Town Law
and it is further
)FRED, that the Town Clerk shall file two certified copies
the New Fork State Department of Audit and Control (at
Office) within 10 days hereof; and it is further
is no cost to the CWD or finance costs to the applicant,
this Resolution is no subject to formal Comptroller review;
RESOLVED, that the applicants 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 a permissive referendum pursuant
to Town Law, and it is further
RESOLVED, that, pursuant to Town Law § 90, and within 10 days of the date of
this Resolution, the Town Clerk shall publish and post a notice which ( i)
Summarizes this Resolution and precisely states the effect hereof, and (ii)
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specifically states that the Resolution was adopted subject to a permissive
referendum.
EQRA.L Unlisted Action_
Privilege of the Floor:
Karen Veaner.
Mfrs, Veaner thanked the Town Board, Guy Krogh, Steve Colt and the
Park employees for a great job they did regarding the Harbor Fest, She stated
that a mrnfrnLim of 2,000 people attended and about 400 were bused from the
school_ They made about 1,200,00 even though they only hoped to break even_
She is very grateful for all of the work the Lansing Community Council put into
this event and informed everyone that next year Harbor Fest will be on August
2, 2008. They are hoping to have a merry -go -round and fireworks. If there were
fireworks, Mrs_ Veaner stated that the lighting in the park would not be adequate
enough for people leaving the park at dark. The Council will look into updating
the electrical service in the park and try to resolve the matter before next year.
Roy Cochran:
Mr- Cochran stated that he presented a petition to the Board on August
201 2007 concerning the Town Constable's actions in and around Myers Park_ He
stated that after the Constable got a copy of the petition, he has made threats to
people that signed said petition_ Mr, Cochran stated that he was told that Mr.
Farkas told Mr, Ferris if he saw Mr. Cochran on his utility cart to give him a ticket.
Everyone was mum at last months Board Meeting. At the last meeting Mr.
Cochran asked Mr. Farkas if the Town enacted a law in the Town that prohibits
handicapped access vehicles in the Town Parks and property. He asked Mr.
Farkas to answer the question again. Mr. Farkas stated that he said the vehicles
that are handicapped are not allowed on municipal highways_ He asked Mr,
Farkas where the law came from. Mr. Farkas stated that he took it under advice
from Sheriff Meskill at the Sheriff's Office. Mr. Farkas gave Mr_ Meskill the
opportunity to respond but Mr. Meskill did not.
laes Nyberg:
Mr. Nyberg asked how much money the Board was taring to recover from
the sewer since it has been tabled_ He asked how much the Town had laid out so
far. Mr. Herrick stated that the study report work that the Town contracted for
through his firm was around $150,000.00. Mr_ Farkas stated that the Board was
trying to recover what ever the bond act will allow, It is now under negations with
the Department of Environmental Conservation_
Michael and Michele Robinson:
Mr, and Mrs_ Robinson presented a letter to the Board asking for
permission to do a back lot extension on their property at 9 Atwater Road_ They
have verbal permission from their neighbor for an easement and should have it in
writing within a week or so. After some consideration from the Beard, the
following resolution was adopters:
Robinson Boundary Change:
RESOLUTION 07 -203
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAP PLAN & REPORT FOR ROBINSON CWQ
EXTENSION BY BOUNDARY CHANGE
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 Half on filth day of October, 2007, the
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following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck,
Councilpersonr Connie VVIIcox, Councilperson, Martin Christopher,
Councilperson; and Matthew Besemer, Councilperson; and the following
members being absent: none; and the following motion for a Resolution was duly
made by motion of Francis Shattuck, and was duly seconded by Connie Wilcox;
and the vote was as follows: Stephen Farkas T aye; Francis Shattuck — afire;
Donnie Wilco — afire; Martin Christopher — aye, Matthew Besemer — aye; and the
following Resolution therefore passed 5-0, and was duly adopted.
WHEREAS, owners of a certain lot within the Town of Lansing, Michael and
Michelle Robinson, of 9 Atwater Road (Town of Lansing Tax Parcel Number
37.E - -0} has petitioned the Town to consider extending the Consolidated
Water District {" I D°) to such parcel as such parcel qualifies for back -lot
treatment and is adjacent to andlor surrounded by the existing boundaries of the
Town of Lansing Consolidated later District ( "VVD" ); and
WHEREAS, , preliminary feasibility studies by the Town Engineer and Town
Attorney show that this property and nearby properties should be consolidated
into the CWD by extending the CI D into such properties and thus amending the
boundary of the CWD; and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has prepared a preliminary estimate of the costs
for the map, plan and report ( "MPR ") for such CVVD extension, and the Town
Board desires to authorize a MPR for the project; and
WHEREAS, upon consideration and deliberation upon the same, the Town Board
of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby directs the
Town Engineer to proceed with the preparation of a MPR for the establishment of
the proposed CUED extension and boundary line change for Town of Lansing Tax
Parcel Number 37.1 - -0, and such other or additional properties as is feasible
and desirable for inclusion in the CWD, and it is further
RESOLVED that the cost of such map, plan and report are authorized in an
amount not to exceed $500.00; and it is further
RESOLVED that, consistent with Town Law Article 7 and Town Law § 209 -b, and
related provisions of the Town Law, this Resolution and the expenditure of such
funds approved hereby are subject to permissive referendum; and it is further
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Town Law § 90, and within 10 days of the date of
this Resolution, the Town Clerk shall publish and past a notice which (i)
summarizes this Resolution and precisely states the effect hereof, and (ii)
specifically states that the Resolution was adopted subject to a permissive
referendum.
FA; Unlisted Action.
Dave Heck:
Norfolk Southern Railroad began construction of placing crossing gates in
Myers about six weeks ago. The gates are now operational. He stated that the
residents had concerns regarding the one in front of Judge Burin's house as it
could become one way and a dead end area. He asked it the Town Board had
received any information on it. He said the sign went up stating that there would
be compensation for those who gave up the right to the crossing. None of the
resident's deeds refer to the crossing. Judge Burin is the only one who has
rights regarding the crossing and does not feel he is ready to relinquish his
control,
Sheriff Peter MesJkill.
Asked all present if they knew of any problems in the area, mainly traffic
problems.
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Bu*d stated that Barbara Lifton had a meeting here a couple of weeks ago
and a couple of residents on'North Triphammer Road complained of excess
speed, Mr_ Meskill will look into this matter.
Steve Farkas stated that there is a big movement at the State and Federal
level going on regarding the increased traffic regarding garbage tracks_ Many
trucks are now heading to Seneca Meadows and going through Lansing to get
there.
Mr. Cochran asked Sheriff Meskill if there is in place a ban on
handicapped access vehicles in Town Parks and properties_ Mr_ Meskill stated
that they do not make laws, but that they enforce therm. He stated that if it is not
a registered motor vehicle, in a technical sense it is a violation but if people are
not complaining, they do not have enough staff to get involved unless there are
complaints_
Farmland Protection:
Darby Kiley presented a resolution to the Board regarding the Town and
County working together regarding on a conservation easement for the Bensvue
Farm. The Board agreed with her and adopted the following resolution:
Bensvue Farms — Easements:
RESOLUTION 07;204
DECLARATION OF NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REGARDING
BENS11UE FARMS CONSERVATION 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 17th day of October, 2007, the
following members being present; Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck,
Douncilperson; Connie Wilcox, Oouncilperson; Martin Christopher,
Oouncilperson; and Matthew Beserner, ouncilperson; and the following
members being absent, none; and the following motion for a Resolution was duly
made by motion of Francis Shattuck, and was duly seconded by Matthew
Beserner; and the Grote 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 proposed action involves consideration of the purchase of
conservation easement from the Bensvue Farm using State funds; and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is an Unlisted Action for which the Town Board
of the Town of Lansing is the lead agency for the purposes of uncoordinated
environmental review in connection with approval by the Town, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, in performing the lead
agency function for its independent and uncoordinated environmental reVie in
accordance with Article 8 of the New `fork State Environmental Conservation
Law — the State Environmental Quality Review Act (° FOR "), (1) thoroughly
reviewed the Short Environmental Assessment Form (the "Short EAF "), Part I,
and any and all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this
proposed action and its environmental review, (ii) thoroughly analyzed the
potential relevant areas of environmental concern to determine if the proposed
action may have a significant adverse impact on the environment, including the
criteria identified in B NY RR 617.7(c), and (iii) completed the Short EAF, Part
II, and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation upon the foregoing and the action under
consideration, the Town Board has hereby
RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, based upon (i) its thorough
review of the Short EAF, Part I, and any and all other documents prepared and
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submitted with respect to this proposed action and its environmental review, (ii)
its thorough review of the potential relevant areas of environmental concern to
determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse impact on the
environment, including the criteria identified in B NY l §617,7(c), and (iii) its
completion of the Short EF, Part II, including the findings noted thereon (which
findings are incorporated herein as if set forth at length), hereby makes a
negative determination of environmental significance "Negative Declaration ") in
accordance with SEQR for the above referenced proposed action, and
determines that neither a full Environmental Assessment Form, nor an
Environmental Impact Statement will be required, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Responsible Officer of the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing is hereby authorized and directed to complete and sign as required the
determination of significance, confirming the foregoing Negative Declaration,
which fully completed and signed Shol EAF and determination of significance
shall be incorporated by reference in this Resolution; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk deliver and /or file a copy of this Resolution with
the following persons and agencies:
5, The Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing -
6. The Town Supervisor of the Town of Lansing.
79 All Involved and Interested Agencies -
8. Any person requesting a copy;
and further, that this resolution be posted 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
B NYURR 617.12,
SEQ A: Unlisted Action,
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At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held in and for
the Town of Laming at the Lansing Town Hall on 17th day of October, 2007, the
following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor, Francis Shattuck
Uouncilperson; Connie Wilcox, ouncilperson, Martin Christopher,
ouncilperson, and Matthew Beserner, ouncilperson; and the fol[o ing
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;
Connie Wilcox � aye; Martin Christopher - afire; Matthew Besemer - aye; and the
following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted;
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing was awarded an Agricultural and Farmland
Protection Implementation Grant by the New York Mate Department of
Agriculture and Markets "NYS A &W) to purchase a conservation easement from
the Bensvue Farms; and
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney and the Town's Envrronrnental Planner have
reviewed the proposed Contract from NYS A; and
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WHEREAS, the Town Attorney and the Town's Environmental Planner have
reviewed a proposed agreement with Tompkins County relating to the
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mplementation of programs and easements to fulfill grant requirements; and
WHEREAS, upon a review and deliberation upon each and all of the foregoing,
the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor and/or Deputy Town Supervisor be and
each is hereby authorized to sign and execute the afore - described County
Agreement and the Contract with NYS A &M; and they each be farther authorized
to sign and execute such further documents and undertake such further acts are
necessary or desirable to implement this Resolution as they deem in the best
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nterests of the Town, all by, for and in the name of the Town of Lansing.
SEORA: Unlisted Action.
2008 Bolton Point Water Rates and Agreement:
RESOLUTION 07 -206
RESOLUTION APPROVING SCLIWC 2008 WATER RATE AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT REGARDING SAME
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held in and for
the Town of Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on 1 7th day of October, 2007, the
following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck,
ounciiperson; Donnie Wilcox, Dounciiperson; Martin Christopher,
ouncilperson; and Matthew Besemer, Counellperson; and the following
members being absent: none; and the following motion for a Resolution was duly
made by motion of Matthew Besemer, and was duly seconded by Connie Wilcox;
and the �ot� was as follows= Stephen Farkas - aye; Francis Shattuck - aye;
Connie VVilcox - aye; Martin Christopher - aye, Matthew Besemer - aye, and the
following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted;
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing i s a signatory to the amended, supplemental,
restated and consolidated agreement of municipal cooperation for construction,
financing and operation of an intermunicipal water supply and transmission
system dated as of June 5, 1979, as the same has been amended from time to
tame, (the "Agreement'); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Agreement each municipality agreed to pay to the
Southern Cayug a Lake InterrnunicipaI Water Commission (hereinafter referred to
as "Commission"), water revenues based upon, in part, a water rate schedule
annexed as Exhibit I of Schedule A to the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, based on changes in costs, the Commission believes it is advisable
to adopt a new water rate schedule; and
WHEREAS, Schedule A of the Agreement provides that the water rate schedule
may not be changed by the Commission without the written agreement to such
change of all the parties, and
WHEREAS, Exhibit I of Schedule A to the Agreement has been amended from
time to time since the initial date of the Agreement, and
WHEREAS, among other changes, the basic water rate is being increased and
the flat rate charge per 1,000 gallons shall be non- fluctuating and equal to two
dollars and thirty -two cents ($2.32) (this rate is equal to one dollar and seventy -
four cents ($1,74) per 100 cubic feet); and
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WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the proposed changes be and hereby are approved, and the
Town Board, and the Supervisor and each Councilperson be and hereby are
authorized to execute the SDLIWD Bolton Point Water System Agreement to
Change Water Date Schedule by, for and in the name of the Town of Lansing-
SEORA, Type 1I-
Town of Lansing 2008 Water Rates:
RESOLUTION 07 -207
RESOLUTION SETTING AND APPROVING TOWN OF LANSING 2008
WATER RATES
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 17th day of October, 2007, the
following members being present- Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck,
Douncilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilpersono, Martin Christopher,
ouncilpersonr and Matthew Beserner, Douncilperson; and the following
members being absent; none; and the following motion for a Resolution was duly
made by Motion of Donnie 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; Matthew
Besemer — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 8 -0, and was duly
adopted;
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing is a signatory to the amended, supplemental,
restated and consolidated agreement of municipal cooperation for construction,
financing and operation of an intermunicipal . water supply and transmission
system dated as of ,dune 5r 11370 as the same has been amended from time to
time, (the "Agreement "), and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Agreement each municipality agreed to pay to the
Southern Cayuga Lake intermunicipal Water Commission (hereinafter referred to
as "Commission"), water revenues based upon, in part, a water rate schedule
annexed as Exhibit l' of Schedule A to the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has recently set its 2008 rate, and the Town must
now set its water rates for 2008 so as to allow Dolton Point to begin first quarter
billing; and '
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation upon the same, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby establish
the following water rates for the Town of Lansing residents for the year 2008:
Water Rate $2 -32 per thousand gallons
Operation and Maintenance Fee ,45 per thousand gallons
TOTAL, FATE
SEORA; Type il-
TOWN ENGINEER MONTHLY REPORT;
-77 per thousand gallons
Mr, Herrick reviewed the following items with the Board;
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ENGINEER'S AGENDA
1. Water System Planning and Maintenance
a, Town CVVD, Extension # - Drake Road
• Final design being revised for gas main conflict, Documents will be
completed by October 4' and submitted to agencies for review and
approval.
b. Town GVVD , Ext #1 — Algerine and Lansing Station load
Bid documents have been requested by 13 contractors. Addendum 91
issued 101113.
Town received 'no impact' letter from NY Ag &Mkts_
Review letter from NYSDOH received and comments incorporated in
Addendum #1.
+ Project will include an alternate for installing storm sewer along Algerine
Road where existing road erosion has historically occurred. This
betterment should be funded from other sources and not included in the
project financing.
Tasks to be completed during the next two weeks-
=t� Follow up with NYSDEG on issuance of water supply permit_
=tp Finalize easement agreement with landowner at #47 Algerine
Road.
=> Bid opening is October 25"", at 2:30 PM.
c, Town GVVD Boundary Expansion - Lawrence
* Public hearings for SEOR and district extension.
• Complete SEQR negative declaration.
d. Town CVVID Boundary Expansion — Robinson ( #9 Atwater Road)
* Discuss request for a back -lot extension,
+ Authorize preparation of Map, Plan and Report following receipt of
easement or written authorization from neighbor (not to exceed $500).
e. Town CVVD Boundary Expansion — Myers Heights Rear Road
• Review proposal for individual lateral extensions.
• Authorize preparation of Map, Plan and Report following receipt of legal
agreement with Soles (not to exceed $1,500.
f. McKinney's Water Main Replacement
• The Town of Ithaca engineers are working on a main replacement design
for E. Shore Drive. They will invite Supervisor, Superintendent and
Engineer to a meeting in early November to disouss a joint project with
Lansing (T).
2. Sanitary Sewer System Planning and Maintenance
a_ Warren Road Business Park
* Discuss the schematic plan and construction cost estimate for the two
district formation options,
After some discussion regarding a back -lot extension with five families on
the Myers Road Rear, the Board authorized the Engineer to do a map, plan and
report as follows,
Sack -Iot Extension for Myers Road Rear:
RESOLUTION 07408
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At a regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing heJd in and for
the Town of Lansing at the Laming Town Hall on 17th day of October, 2007, the
following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck,
ounciJperson; Connie Wilcox, Counciiperscn; 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
hristopher; and the vote was as follows: Stephen Farkas — aye, Francis
Shattuck — aye, Connie Wilcox , afire; Martin Christopher , aye; Matthew
Beserner — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly
adopted'
WHEREAS, owners of certain lots within the Town of Lansing along the so called
Myers Rear Road, including Wheaton, Boles, Pitkin, Gay, and Trumbull, have
petitioned the Town to consider extending the Consolidated Water District
(" VVD ") to such parcels as such parcel qualifies for back -Jot treatment and are
adjacent to and/or surrounded by the existing boundaries of the Town of Lansing
Consolidated Water District ( "CWD" ); and
WHEREAS, preliminary feasibility studies by the Town Engineer and Town
Attorney show that this property and nearby properties should be consolidated
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nto the CWD by extending the GWO into such properties and thus amending the
boundary of the WD; and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has prepared a preliminary estimate of the costs
for the map, plan and report ("MPR ") for such GWD extension, and the Town
Board desires to authorize the a MPR for the project; and
WHEREAS, upon consideration and deliberation upon the same, the Town Board
of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby directs the
Town Engineer to proceed with the preparation of a NPR for the establishment of
the proposed CWD extension and boundary line change for the Myers Rear
Road properties, and such other or additional properties as is feasible and
desirable for inclusion in the WD; and it is further
RESOLVED that the Cost of such map, plan and report are authorized in an
amount not to exceed $1,500.00; and it is further
RESOLVED that, consistent with Town Law Article 7 and Town Law § 209�b and
related provisions of the Town Law, this Resolution and the expenditure of such
funds approved hereby are subject to permissive referendum, and it is further
RESOLVED, that, pursuant to Town Law § 90, and within 10 days of the date of
this Resolution, the Town Clerk shall publish and post a notice which (i)
summarizes this Resolution and precisely states the effect hereof, and (ii)
specifically states that the Resolution was adopted subject to a permissive
referendum_
ECRA: Unlisted Action,
Warren Road Business Park:
A discussion regarding the Warren Road Business Park proposed
sewer line was discussed and it was decided that the Town Board will get
together with T AT and Transonic Systems do discuss the project ccst before
going any further,
SUPERINTENDENT' MONTHLY REPORT:
Water Line:
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The department has been working on replacing the waterline on East
Shore Drive_ It will be pressure tested at 8,00 a-m. tomorrow and hopefully by the
beginning of next week they will start to hook people back up. This process will
take a couple of weeks_
Salt Building:
The salt building is full of salt and 4,000 tons of sand_
tormwater Control:
Darby, Jack and Cricket met with the Tompkins County Planning
Department to begin discussing a grant to the County for a Storrnwater Control
Project in Ludloville. This multi -gear project will include hiring an engineer to
draft designs for solutions to historic flooding problems. There will be several
public meetings as the process progresses.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT'S MONTHLY REPORT:
Nis, Kiley reported the following:
Planning Department Report
October 17, 2007
Building Permits: up 2 for September (1 permits in 2007) with comparable fees
collected
The Planning Department is considering issuing Zoning permits for any and all
new construction — even structures that do not need a building permit. The
rationale is that setbacks will be verified by the Department, which is especially a
concern with small sheds,
Aquifer study; Is the town interested in pursuing an aquifer study as has been
done in other parts of the County (Caroline, Danby and Dryden)? Under the
current funding process, the USGS contributes 0 %, County contributes 35 %,
and municipality contributes '1/c� and the municipalities tend to pay over a
number of years. If it is not feasible for 2008, should it be considered for 2000 so
that the funding is not removed frorn the County budget?
Water Resources Council At the October meeting, Lyle Raymond presented on
a study done in Dutchess County related "Aquifer Recharge and Septic System
Densities." The Study provides a tool for using recharge rates to determine safe
densities for septic systems so that aquifers are net overwhelmed with
wastewater discharges. In a town like Lansing with a majority of soils with slow
permeability, they study recommends a minimum average septic system density
of 3.3 acres per parcel. Liz Cameron, the new Director of the Health
Department, was at the meeting but did not provide comment as to what the
Health Department thinks of this study.
On Monday, October 22, the Planning Board meeting will include a presentation
by meter Vars frorn BME Associates titled "Reading and Reviewing Site Plans,'
tormater Coalition; The Town of Ithaca mapped the outfalls for the Town of
Lansing's IVIS4 area. Darby will be meeting with Creig Hebdon to review the
information. Lansing will be provided with a binder of information, a map of the
outfalls, and the electronic data files_ Also during the October meeting, the
oaiition reviewed the DEC grants and assigned tasks. The Coalition is
considering hiring someone to be the coordinator of the grant as none of the
municipalities is able to take on the task.
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Municipal Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan Development Grant
program; Larry Zuidema on the Planning Board wrote a memo to the Town Board
regarding inforrnaticn that he gathered at the ICY Planning Fed era #ion
Conference. The grant program is for communities to fake the agricultural
statements in their corn prehensive plans and develop actions to protect farmland,
Darby will attend an information session on Thursday, October 18 and the grant
program is first -come, first- served_ The application process requires the town to
hold a public hearing and includes an authorizing resolution, If the funding is
worth pursuing at during this round, Darby wi+ li request a public hearing at the
next meeting.
This Saturday, Field Techniques for Detecting Illicit Discharges, October 20 from
10 AM to 1 PIVI at Correll Cooperative Extension on Willow Ave.
The Floating Classroom is applying for funding from the Community Celebrations
program of the Tompkins County Tourism Council, The Town was asked to write
a letter of support and pass a resolution to accompany the application. The
proposed project is to offer free educational cruises an Earth Day and Water
Week_
Farmland Protection Agreement:
RESOLUTION 07-208
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN APPLICATION FOR FARMLAND
PROTECTION GIANT MONEY AND PROGRAMS
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 17th day of October, 2007, the
following members being present, Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck,
ouncilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher,
Councilperson; and Matthew Besemer, Councilperson, and the following
members being absent: none; and the following motion for a Resolution was duly
made by motion of Francis Shattuck, and was duly seconded by Connie Wilcox;
and the vote was as follows; Stephen Farkas — aye; Francis Shattuck — aye;
Connie Wilcox — aye; Martin Christopher — afire, Matthew Besemer— aye; and the
following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted=
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has pursued farmland protection and programs
and grants there for throughout the years, and has become aware of a grant
program to examine planning and zoning to augment and improve farmland
protection programs; and
WHEREAS, the grant program requires that the Town pass a resolution
authorizing the application, which resolution must accompany the application;
and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation and discussion thereupon, the Town Board of
the Town of Lansing has hereby
RELIED, that the Application be and is hereby authorized and approved, and
that the Supervisor and/or Deputy Supervisor each be and are hereby authorizer)
to execute the same by, for, and in the name of the Town of Lansing, and further,
that the Supervisor and/or Deputy Supervisor each be and are hereby are further
authorized to engage is such discussions and approve, prepare, and execute
such other documents as they deem necessary or convenient to the best
interests of the Town to effectuate this Resolution and/or to authorize and apply
for such grant,
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Floating Classroom Grant:
RESOLUTION 07410
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LETTER OF SUPPORT TO AND FOR CAYUGA
LAKE CLASSROOM GRANT APPLICATION_ TO COMMUNITY
CELEBRATIONS
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 I7th day of October, 2007, the
following members being present; Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck,
Douncilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councifperson; Martin Christopher,
Douncilperson; and Matthew Beserner, Councilperson; and the following
members being absent: none; and the following motion for a Resolution was duly
made by motion of Francis Shattuck, and was duly seconded by Connie Wilcox;
and the vote was as follows: Stephen Farkas — aye, Francis Shattuck — aye;
Connie Wilcox � aye; Martin Christopher — aye; Matthew Besemer — aye; and the
following Resolution therefore passed 5mD, and was duly adopted;
WHEREAS, the Cayuga Lake Floating Classroom is seeking funding through the
Community Celebrations Grant program from the Tompkins County Tourism
Grant Program and said grant program requires a letter of support from the local
community; and
WHEREAS, if the grant funding is awarded, the Cayuga Lake Floating
Classroom W111 provide cruises from the Town of Lansing; and
WHEREAS, the Cayuga Lake Floating Classroom is a committee of the Cayuga
Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization, of which.the Town of Lansing is a
member; and if the grant is awarded, the Town of Lansing will accept the funding
on behalf of the Floating Classroom and distribute it to the project as appropriate;
and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation upon the same, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor and /or Deputy Supervisor be and hereby
are each authorized to author, edit, andlor execute a letter of support for the
Cayuga Lake Floating Classroom, and the Town Supervisor or Deputy
Supervisor are hereby further authorized to sign such grant application, upon and
in such terms as such Town Supervisor or Deputy Supervisor deem in the best
interests of the Town, all by, for, and in the name of the Town of Lansing_
SEQRA -. Type II,
RECREATION DEPARTMENT'S MONTHLY REPORT:
Mr_ Colt went over the following items with the Board:
Pars & Recreation Department
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RECREATION
• Our Fall Soccer Program is noiv coiaipl e te The equipment is being turned
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n and cleaned/ reconditiom�d by us and will be packets away until next
season, This kaas been one of our best seasons ever for weather and for
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the amount of parer Lts that heEped coach and assist wi th the players and
teanrl9.
• The Football Program has 2 more games to complete the season- These
garres are our ordy home games and will be played at the U)nsiag Varsity
Football Field this Sunday October 21 and the final ga cre onOctober 2$U.
Thy: J team will start at 1x00 P with the $1: tea n following alt 3:{}0 l' .
• All but 2 pair. of soccer goals have been removed from the ballfields and
put up for the season. The remaining goals v4+il] be taken apart and
eri�ovc in two weeks once travel soccer concludes.
• Yesterdav we were able to have our entire: balIfield complex sprayed for
groLUZd LVy and sevoijaI other it .jvasive weeds. This treatment has enables{
our area to look goad but more ii7nportalltly allow for a much thicker and
healthier stand of grass that mr ikes our field much safer for all of oar
players. Agwa has applied this treatment foy us and did s0 last yea as
ell. This is the best tittle of the yea,- to coo it and we do close the fields for
4 hours fallowing the app] icahon,
• Registrations for our late fall pijogramai.uing are on target and these
programs {will be starting soon.
We are p(aru-ding to delay the start of our Youth Basketball Prograini until
late November. 1 think it will be good to give the kids and parents some
tim.i- off aftcx soccer season. We also nccd to determine what type of
gym time will be: available for us at the schools- �'}�picall , � }+m 6n c is
�•cry (IIfficult to get consi.s ten dy due to the am oil nt of, actwit at the
schools- Useable gyrn space is very limited.
PARKS
+ Myers Piir e carnping and the restroom fix. shower facilities were closed for
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the season on October 1601. Al] of the water linos hove been drained and
there tilled with anfT-freeze far the winter season.
• Several stumps have been removed and linve now had those areas
covered and grass steel has b €en panted,
Last week a concrete floor was poured into the add -on storage area in the
park maintenance shop. A very smal] job that we just wanted to wait until
the end of the season to do.
0 This year's Crop "'alk is scheduled to hl c place in Myers Park this
Sunday- October 21L - The event will start in the „b„ pavilion,
• The park crew wiJ1 continue with the usual fall dean up and prepare for
seasonal cleaning of the parks-
Manna and lE)ry Dock beats need to be OLlt for the season by the end of
this month.
• We ai-e in the process of gathering quotations for much needed work that
reeds to be done on the men's and ornen's restroorn /shower areas 4rt
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• On Tuesdav October 2r',J Tom Weisbeck from NYMI R came for the
annual safety hispection of our parks, playgrounds and ballfields etc, H'e
wvns again impressed TiviEh our facilities and. had no recommendations per
his foIIow up report document,
We arc always trying to find v.Fays to improve our parks and one area that
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.I airn not please %orith r. i ght now is the garden area in Myers bark located
directly behind dw enti{ance building. We are loo ing at severaI
pOssibxli.ties to redo that area to irnprovc the look there_
• The Bandstand railing has been completed, }�ai� ���d. instal.1edl
slice: loop and can be removed in sections For con.certs.
Approve Audit and Budget Modifications:
RESOLUTION 07 T 211
RESOLUTION, offered by r. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs, Wilcox-,
RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the
following Dills and to make the following budget modifications=
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 010
DATED 10/17/07
AUDITED VOUCHER # Is 1022-1127
PREPAY VOUCHER #'s 1022 -1026
AUDITED TA VOUC HER Xs 54-68
PREPAY TA VOUCHER #'s
FUND
APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND
HIGHWAY FUND
LANSING LIGHTING
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS
CHERRY ROAD SEWER
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TOTAL
74,811,47
33,731.30
TRUST & AGENCY
39,389,86
SALT POINT
PROJECT — NYS GRANT
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BUDGET MODIFICATIONS:
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
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A1990.400 A1380.400 From Contigencyto Fiscal Agent Fees 10,OB .00
A1990,400 A1920.400 From Contigencyto Munidpal Dues 237,00
A710 -400 A7310.00 From Youth Programs to Youth Programs Equip, 2,'195.00
A9080,800 A9040.800 From Unemployment ins. ToUWorkmans Comp, Ins , 280.00
68010.200 B9040,800 From Unemproyrnent Ins. To orkmarfs Comp. Ins. 11 "1.00
DA9050,800 DA9040.800 From unemployment ins. To Workers rorn p. Ins. 48 -04
SVV1990,400 SW8340,200 From Contigency to Transmission & Supply Equip. 1,310,92
SW9050.800 SW9040L800 From Unemployment Ins. To VVorkers Camp. jna. 42.00
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(Aye) Hiatt Besemer, ouncilperson
(Aye) Marty Christopher, Counciiperson
. (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Oounciiperson
(Aye) Connie VVlJco, Councilperson
(Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
A copy of the minutes of September 19, 2007, having been furnished to
the Board members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make
corrections or to accept the same as submitted.
RESOLUTION 07 — 212
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher and seconded by !fir- Besemer:
RESOLVED, that the minutes of September 19th are hereby approved as
submitted-
Vote of Town Board .. , (Aye) Matt Besemer, Oouncilperson
Vote of Town Board , - - (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councliperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board . , . (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Coun ilperson
Vote of Town Board - - , (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
TOWN COUNCIL MONTHLY REPORT:
Approve Bond Resolution:
RESOLUTION 07 -213
BOND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN O
LANSING TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK {THE "TOWN "),
AUTHORIZING; THE ISSUANCE OF $970y000 IN SERIAL BOND
OF THE TOWN TO FINANCE THE COST OF ACQUIRING AND
CONSTRUCTING THE WATER IMPROVEMENTS
CONSTITUTING THE TOWN OF LANSING CONSOLIDATED
WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION NO. 1
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 17th day of October, 2007, the
following members being present; Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck,
ounciiperson, Connie Wilcox, Councilperson, Martin Christopher,
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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 Connie Wilcox;
and the vote was as follows: Stephen Farkas — aye; Francis Shattuck — aye;
Connie Wilco — aye, Martin Christopher —aye; Matthew Besemer — afire; and the
fallowing Resolution therefore passed b -0, and was duly adopted:
WHEREAS, by Resolution 07 -47, dated February 22, 2007, the Town Board of
the Town of Lansing (the "Town Board ") adopted a Final Order under Article 12 -A
of the Town Law establishing the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District
Extension No_ 1 (the "Extension "), and authorized the construction of the
Extension at a maximum cost not to exceed $777,200; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 07 -182, dated September 5, 2007, the Town Board
adopted a Final Order under Town Law Section 292 -h and /or 299 -h, authorizing
an increase in the maximum amount authorized to be expended on the
construction of the Etensicn to $970,099;
WHEREAS, by Resolution 05 -240, dated December 21, 2005, the Town Board
adopted a Negative Declaration in accordance with the provisions of the State
Environmental Quality Review Act, and the regulations thereunder (collectively,
" EQRK) with respect to the formation of the Extension and the construction of
the improvements included therein, determining that such actions would not have
an adverse impact on the environment and that such actions comply with the
requirements of EQRA; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town now wishes to appropriate funds for the
Project and to authorize the issuance of the Town's serial bonds or bond
anticipation notes to finance said appropriation,
NOW THEREFORE, THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF LANSING,
TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK (THE "TOWN ") HEREBY RESOLVES (b
the affirmative vote of not less than two - thirds of all the members of such body),
AS FOLLOWS.
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The Town is hereby authorized to Issue $970,000 principal
amount of serial bonds (including, without limitation, statutory
installment bonds) pursuant to the provisions of the Local
Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33ma of the Consolidated
Laws of the State of New York (the "Law ") to finance the
estimated cost of acquiring", constructing and equipping the
improvements to be included in the Town of Lansing.
Consolidated Water District Extension No. 1 {the "Extension
including the acquisition of lands and easements and other
rights therein and the construction of improvements consisting
of water mains and lateral hues, valves, pumps, curb stops,
original furnishings, equrprrrent, machiner � apparatus,
appurtenances and Incidental improvements to serge the
properties within the Extension, engineering" and other
preliminary costs, legal expenses and other costs incidental to
the financings thereof (the "Project").
It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated cost of the
aforementioned specific object orpurpose is $970 000, said
amount is hereby appropriated therefore and the plan for the
financing thereof shall consist of the issuance of the $970,000 in
serfs! bonds of the Town authorized to be i "sued pursuant to
Section 7 of this resolution, or bond anticipation notes issued in
anticipation of such serial bonds.
It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of
the aforementioned specific objects or purposes is forty (40)
years, pursuant to sub division a.1. of Section 11.00 of the Law.
Current funds are not required to be provided prior to the
issuance of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond
anticipation motes Issued in anticipation thereof, pursuant to
Section 107.00 (d)(3)(a) of the Law.
The temporary use of available funds of the Town, not
immediately required for the purpose or purposes for which the
same were borrowed, raised or otherwise created, is hereby
authorized pursuant to Section 165.14 of the Laws for the capital
purposes described in Section 1 of this resolution. The Town
then reasonably expects to reimburse such expenditure with the
proceeds of the bond or bond antic' IP a #Ion motes authorized by
Section 1 of this resolution. This resolution shall constitute the
declaration of the Town's "`official intent" to reimburse the
expenditures authorized by Section 1 hereof with the proceeds
of the bonds and notes authorized herein as required by the
United States Treasurer Regulations Section '1.150- .
The final "maturity of the bonds herein authorized to be Issued
shall be in excess of five () years "measured from the date of
issuance of the first serial bond or bond anticipation "rote issued
pursuant to Section 1 of this resolution.
Each of the serial bonds authorized by this resolution and any
bond anticipation "rotes issued in anticipation of said bonds
shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of
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the Law and said serial bonds and bond anticipation rotes shall
be general obligations of the Town, payable as to both principal
and interest by a general tax upon all the real property within the
Town without legal or constitutional limitation as to rate or
amount. The faith and credit of the Town are hereby irrevocably
pledged to the punctual payment of the principal and interest on
said serial bonds and bond anticipation motes and provisions
shall be made annually in the budget of the Town by
appropriation for (a) the amortization and redemption of the
bonds and bond anticipation motes to mature in such year and
(b) the payment of interest to be due and payable in such year.
Subject to the provisions of this resolution and of the Law,
pursuant to the pro visions of Section 30.00 relative to the
authorization of bond anticipation motes or the renewals of said
obligations and of Section 29.00, Section 50. 00, Section 54.9 0,
Sections 56.00 through 60.00, Section 6 2. 10 acrd Section 63.00 of
the Law, the powers and duties of the Town Board relative to
authorizing serial bonds and bond anticipation notes and
prescribing terms, form and contents as to the safe and
issuance of bonds, herein authorized, including . without
limitation, the determination whether to issue bonds having
substantially level or declining annual debt service and all
,natters related thereto, and of any bond anticipation notes
issued in anticipation of said bonds, and the renewals of said
bond anticipation motes, are hereby delegated to the Supervisor
of the Town, the chief fiscal officer of the Town (the "Town
upervisor'g. Further, the power to issue and sell bond
anticipation notes to the New York State Environmental
Facilities Corporation pursuant to Section 969.00 of the Law is
hereby delegated to the Town Supervisor. Such motes shall be
of such terms, form and contents as may be prescribed by said
Town Supervisor consistent with the provisions of the Local
Finance Law. Further, pursuant to subdivision b. of Section
79.00 of the Law, in the event that bonds to be issued for one or
more of the objects or purposes authorized by this resolution
are combined for sale, pursuant to subdivision c. of Section
57.00 of the Law, with bonds to be issued for one or more
objects orpurposes authorized by other resolutions of the Town
Board, then the power of the Town Board to determine the
�weighted average period of probable usefulness" (within the
meaning, of subdivision a. of Section 11.00 of the Law) for such
combined objects or purposes is hereby . delegated to the Town
Supervisor, as the chief fiscal officer of the town.
The Town Supervisor is hereby further authorized, at his sole
discretion, to execute a project financing and loam agreement,
and any other agreements with the New York Mate Department
of Environmental Conservation andlor the New York Mate
Environmental Facilities Corporation, including amendments
thereto and including any instruments (or amendments thereto)
in the effectuation thereof, in order to effect the financing or
refinancing of the specific objects or purposes described in
Section 7 hereof, or a portion thereof, by a serial bond, and, or a
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bond antic' note issue in
the event of the sale of same to
the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation.
The Town Supervisor is hereby further authorized to tame such
actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to
ensure the continued status of the interest on the bonds
authorized by this resolution and any notes issued in
antic patron thereof, as excludable from gross Income for federal
income tax purposes pursuant to Section 703 of the internal
Revenue Code of 1985, as amended (the "Code ') and to
designate the bonds authorized by this resolution and any note
issued in anticipation thereof, if applicable, as ""qualified tax=
e empt bonds' in accordance with Section 2 65(b) ( )(B)(i) of the
Code,
The intent of this resolution is to gave the Town Supervisor
sufficient authority to execute those applfoatrons� agreerrrents,
and instruments or to do any similar acts necessary to effect the
issuance of the aforesaid serial bonds or bond anticipation
notes without resorting to further action of the Town Board.
This resolution shall take effect irrrmediately, and the Town Clerk
is hereby authorized and directed to cause a copy of this
resolution to be published in full in The Ithaca Journal, an
official newspaper of the Town for such purpose, together with a
notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in
Section 81.59 of the Law.
The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution and of
any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds
may be contested only rf:
(a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which
the Town is not authorized to expend money, or
(b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of
the publication of such resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within
twenty ( 0) days after the date of such publication, or
(c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the
onstitution,
The following vote was takers and recorded in the public or open session of said
meeting:
AYE: NAYS;
Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; (none)
Francis Shattuck, ouncilperson;
Donrtiie VVijCoX Councilperson;
Martin Christopher, ouncilperson;
Matthew Besemer, Councillperson
This resolution shall take effect immediately,
Datedo October 17, 2007
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Final Order - CWD, Ext. 1:
RESOLUTION 07414
RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINAL ORDER REGARDING
- INCREASE IN MAXIMUM AMOUNT PROPOSED TO BE EXPENDED
FOR TOWN OF LANSING CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION 1
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 17th day of October, 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: none; and the following motion for a Resolution was duly
made by motion of Francis Shattuck, and was duly seconded by Connie Wilcox;
and the vote was as follows: Stephen Farkas — aye, Francis Shattuck — afire,
Connie WirICO — aye, Martin Christopher — afire; and Matthew Beserner -afire; and
the following Resolution therefore passed 8 -0, and was duly adopted,
WHEREAS, residents in the Algerine and Lansing Station Road areas petitioned
for an extension of the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District (the "CWD "),
and the Lansing Town Board having received input and a preliminary
informational petition signet) by over 80% of the proposed affected property
owners for the establishment of a proposed CWD Extension ( "CWD Extension
1" covering a portion of Lansing Station Road and Algehne Road in the Town of
)rousing, and the Town determined that it would proceed with district extension
formation under Article 12 -A of the Town Law, and
WHEREAS, the expansion of the CWD into the affected areas was deemed to be
in the public interest by Resolution Number 05 -111 of May 18, 2005 and
Resolution Number 07-33 of January 17, 2007, among others; and
WHEREAS, public hearings were duly held after notice, and the boundaries,
expenses, costs, and conditions of CWD Extension 1 were formalized and duly
filed, together with district formation cost information, with the Town Clerk as
required by law, and interested members of the public were able to examine and
comment upon the same; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board conducted a SEQRA . review and completed an
Environmental Assessment Farm, and the Town Board reviewed the proposal in
light of the Town's Land Use Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan, and after due
deliberation thereupon, having made a negative declaration of environmental
impact by Resolution 08 -240 of December 21 , 2008: and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 05 -240, the Town determined that (a) the map, plan
and report comply with the requirements of Section 209 et seq. of the Town Law,
and the notice of hearing was published and posted as required by law and was
otherwise sufficient; and (b) the property and property owners within the
proposed Consolidated Water District Extension 1 were all benefited thereby,
and (c) the property and property owners benefited are included within the limits
of the proposed Consolidated Water District Extension 1; and (d) it is in the public
interest to establish the Consolidated Water District Extension 1; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 07-.33, the Town again determined that (a) the reap,
plan and report comply with the. requirerents of Section 209 et seq_ of the Town
Law, and the notice of hearing was published and posted as required by law and
are otherwise sufficient; and (b) the property and property owners within the
proposed Consolidated Water District Extension 'I were all benefited thereby,
and (c) the property and property owners benefited are included within the limits
of the proposer) Consolidated Water District Extension 1; and (d) it is in the public
interest to establish the Consolidated Water District Extension 1; and
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WHEREAS, , by written notices, official filings, postings, publications, and/or public
information sessions and meetings, the costs of the proposed district were fully
explored by the Town and all potentially affected residents; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 0 -243, the Town approved the creation of Town of
Lansing Consolidated later District Extension 'I, which Resolution was subject
to a permissive referendum, and
WHEREAS, a petition requesting a referendum was filed, an election duly held,
the referendum duly passed, and the results of such vote were duly certified; and
WHEREAS, after filing an application for approval, the NYS Comptroller
determined that the Comptroller had no continuing jurisdiction to review the
formation of this district extension as the cost was below the omptrcller's
established review threshold due to, among other reasons, Environmental
Facilities Corporation bond funding, and
WHEREAS, in processing the Environmental Facilities Corporation bond funding
closing the Town has learned that, mainly due to inflation and increases in steel
and gasoline prices, the cost of construction of the Town of Lansing Consolidated
Water District Extension 1 (" I D Extension 1") had increased; and
WHEREAS, Town Law §209 -h provides and details the procedures necessary. to
review and, if in the public interest, authorize an increase in the maximum
proposed to be expended; and
WHEREAS, due to the 0% financing, the estimated maximum to be expended
will increase, but such increase will not cross NYS Comptroller thresholds and
will still be well below the amount approved by the voters at a referendum held
pursuant to Town Law § 209 -e upon April 0, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Town caused an updated Flap, Plan and Report (ILMPR ") to be
created and filed, which MPR was duly approved and adopted, and which MPR
was the subject of an Order and Public Hearing pursuant to Town Law 209 -11;
and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly noticed and held to consider an
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ncrease in the maximum amount to be expended for improvements in CWD
Extension 1 upon September 5, 2007 at 6:05 pm at the Lansing Town Hall, 29
Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, whereat all persons interested in the subject
thereof were duly heard; and
WHEREAS, the Town duly] adapted an Order outlining the boundaries of the
proposed district, describing the proposed improvements and the purpose(s)
thereof, estimating the cost of the proposed improvements and setting forth the
maximum amount proposed to be expended as $970,000.00, estimating the cost
of hook -up fees, identifying the proposed method of financing and the particulars
of issuance of a serial band and the costs thereof, including the first year's cost
inclusive of O &M fees, reciting the filing of the MPR, and establishing the afore -
described public hearing; and
WHEREAS, it was duly determined that the MPR complied with the requirements
of Town Law, and the notice of hearing was published and posted as required by
law and each was otherwise sufficient, and
WHEREAS, it was duly determined that it is in the public interest to increase the
max imum amount authorized to be expended to $970,000,00 for such district and
improvements; and
WHEREAS, it was duly determined that no additional SEQRA review was or is
necessary or required due to the passage of time a$ no significant changes in the
property or project have occurred or are proposed, and as the Town finds that
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conducting the prior SEQRA review as soon as was practicable or possible in
relation to the project was and is consistent with the goals and requirements of
SEORA, and
WHEREAS, it was duly Ordered that the said District Extension hereinabove
referred to shall be constructed at a cast not to exceed $970,000.00, which
amount is proposed to be financed by the issuance of serial bonds of the Town,
and the assessment, levy and collection of special assessments upon the several
lots and parcels of land within the said District 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, each
and all to pay the principal and interest upon said bonds; and
WHEREAS, the said Resolution was duly published and contained the required
notice that the same was passed subject to permissive referendum; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Certificate of the Town Clerk, made after due advice
received from Town Counsel, Town Financial advisors, and the attorneys for the
Environmental Facilities Corporation, no qualifying petition was filed requesting a
referendum, and such Clerk's Certificate is or will be duly filed in the office of the
County Clerk; and
WHEREAS, a certified copy of the approval of the increase authorized was duly
filed with Tompkins County Clerk and the New York State Department of Audit
and Control (at the NY Comptroller's office); and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation upon the foregoing, and in compliance with
Article 12-A of the Town Law, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has
hereby
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that no additional SEQRA review is necessary
or required due to the passage of time, as (i) no significant changes in the
property or project have occurred, and (ii) the Town finds that conducting ECRA
review as soon as is possible in relation to any project is consistent with the
goals and requirements of EQRA; and it is further
RESOLVED LVED AND SO ORDERED, that the increase in the maximum amount
authorized to be expended pursuant to Town Law §209 -h for the Town of
Lansing Consolidated Water District Extension Number- 1 be and hereby is
approved and established, and it is further
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the boundaries of said District Extension
are (1) wholly outside the boundaries of any incorporated city or village, and (ii)
are defined as inclusive of the each and all of fallowing tax parcel numbers, and
the assessment map and property descriptions there for as are on file with the
Tompkins County Clerk's Office; 12_ -1 -20.2; 12.- 1- 20.31; 121-1- 20,32; 12.-1 -
0,00; 1 .�1� ; 12,-1 281; 1 , -1- 28,21; 12,-1-23,221 12,-1 23923; 18, -1 -1; 18,-1 -
10,1; 13,- 110,2; 13,1 -11; 136m1 -2; 13. -1- 3,1;136- 1 -3,2; 11- 1 -4,2; 13.- 1 -561; 13.-
1 -5. ; 10,- 1- 5.321; 13,-1-5,3221 189- 1- 5,320; 13.1 -6.38; 10,1 -b. 4; 13,-1-5,41 13,-
1-6.2; 136-1-7; 13, -1 -8; 136- 1 -9,2; 131- 1 -963; 136- 2 -1,1; 13.- -17; 11-2 -1.42; 11 2-
1.5; 18,- -1, ; 11-2-119 1 .- -1 ; 13.-2-13; 13-2-15; 139-2-16; 13, -2- ; 139-2-20;
1 3. -2 -21; 13_ -2 -22; 13. -2 -23; 13. -2 -24; 13. -2 -25; 13,-2 -26,1; 136-2 -26.2; 13. -2,27;
1 , -2 -28.1; 13_ -2 -29; 13_ -2 -3; 13. -2- 30.11; 13_ -2- 30.12; 136-2 -35; 136-2 -4; ; 13,-2 -
43, 13.- -5, 13r-2-6- , 18,- -7, 13r-2-8; 18. -2 -9, 15 - -1 -1.11, 15-- 1 -1.26 15_ -1 -1262,
15 -1 -12,3, 15, -1 -21 15. -1- 33.11, 159-1- 38.121 159- 1- 38,18, 15,-1-33-14P 15.-1 -
33.15, 15. -1- 33,21, 15,- 1- 33.22, 15.- 1- 33.23, 15.- 1- 33,24, 159-1-52-
151- 1-7.221, 156-1- 7,222, 15,'1'8.11 15. -1 -8,21} and 15, -1 8,22, 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 O ORDERED, that the said District Extension hereinabove
referred to shall be constructed as set forth in the order calling a public hearing,
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at a cost not to exceed $970,000,99, which amount is proposed to be financed by
the issuance of serial bonds of the Town, and the assessment, Jevy and
collection of special assessments upon the several lots and parcels of land within
the said District 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, each and all to pay the principal
and interest upon said bonds; and it is further
RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that, pursuant to Town Law 209- e(4)(a), the
Town Clerk file her Certification as to the lack of a qualifying request or petition
for a referendum with the Tompkins County Clerk, and it is further
RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that, pursuant to Town Law § 2094(2), this
Resolution is and is hereby deemed a Final Order authorizing the increase under
and pursuant to Town Law §209 -h; and it is further
RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that, {pursuant to Town Law 209 -g(l), the Town
Clerk file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Tompkins County Clerk and
the New York State Department of Audit and Control (at the NYS Comptroller's
Office) within 10 days of the adoption of this Resolution and Final Order.
Dated, October 17, 2007
EQRA: Type I.
Board Member Reports:
Matt Besemer:
1r. Beserlmer asked why there was no money in the proposed 2008
Budget for paid consultants. The Board will discuss it at the next budget meeting
on October 4 11'_
Marty Christopher:
Nothing to report at this time.
Connie Wilcox:
Fire District Budgets
Mrs, Wilcox attended the Public Hearing for the 2008 Fire District Budget_
This is a new requirement from the State, It mandates that all Fire Districts hold
Public Hearings on their proposed budgets_ The 2008 budget will have no
increase from 2007. The rate will stay at 1.02 per thousand of assessed value_
Woodsed e:
1 oodsedge will celebrate their 25th anniversary on October 27th. At this
time the Bob Baker memorial will also be dedicated.
Pancake Breakfast:
October 21 st will be the first pancake breakfast of the season at the North
Lansing Fire Hall, The following Sunday the Lions Club will hold one at the
Community Center_
Bud Shattuck'
Lansingi Youth Services:
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Mr- Shattuck made a motion for the following resolution:
RESOLUTION 07.215
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROCLAMATION COMMENDING LANSING,
YOUTH SERVICES
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held in and for
the Town of Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on 17th day of October, 2007, the
following members being present: Stephen Farkas, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck,
Bouncilperson; Connie Wilcox, ouncilperson; Martin Christopher,
Bouncilperson; and Matthew Besemer, Councilperson, and the following
members being absent: none; and the following motion for a Resolution was duly
made by motion of Francis Shattuck, and was duly seconded by Connie Wilcox;
and the vote was as follows: Stephen Farkas — aye; Francis Shattuck — aye;
Connie Wilcox — aye; Martin Christopher — aye; Matthew Besemer — aye; and the
following Resolution therefore passed 5-0, and was duly adopted:
WHEREAS, the Lansing Youth Service Committee has effectively recognized
and addressed changing youth needs in Lansing for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, the Lansing Youth Service Committee has provided youth service
programs to promote health, happiness, and the well being of Lansing youth; and
WHEREAS, the Lansing Youth Service Committee encourages participation and
contributes to the quality of life and sense of community regardless of age, race,
ethnicity, social status, gender, and disability; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing appreciates the dedication and contributions of
the volunteers and staff of the Lansing Youth Service committee; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing proclaims
November 15, 2007 as Lansing Mouth Service Committee Day-
SEORA: Type II-
Set Public Hearinq for 2008 Special District Proposed Budget:
RESOLUTION 07 — 216
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Christopher,
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has
prepared the Assessment Rolls of parcels of land included in Lansing
Consolidated Water Districts and Lansing Light Districts loo, 1, No,2 and No.
and has apportioned and assessed upon such parcels of land in proportion in the
amount of benefits the improvements shall confer upon the carne the cost
chargeable to said District in connection with the construction of public water and
lighting systems therein which are payable in the year 2008 and therefore,
pursuant to Section 239 of the Town Law, the Town Board shall hold a Public
Hearing at the Lansing Town Hall, Lansing, New Park on the 7th day of
November at 6105 p -m- in the evening thereof, to Fear and consider any
objections which may be made to said roll.
Vote of Town Board , . , (Aye) Matt Besemer, Bouncilperson
Vote of Town Board , .. (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councliperson
Vote 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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Set Public Hearing for 2008 Proposed Budget:
RESOLUTION 07 =217
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Besemer and seconded by Mr. Shattuck:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the preliminary budget of the Town of
Lansing, Tompkins County, New York for the fiscal year beginning January 1,
2008 has been completed and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of said Town,
where it is available for inspection by any interested persons at all reasonable
hours and,
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town Board of the Town
of Lansing will meet and review said preliminary budget and hold a Public
Hearing thereon at the Lansing Town Hall, Lansing, New York at 6:10 p.m, on
the 7th day of November, 2007, and that at such hearing any person may be
heard in favor of or against the preliminary budget as compiled or for or against
any items therein contained and
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 108 of the
Town Law, that the following are proposed yearly salaries of elected town
officials of this town:
Supervisor $ 28,700.00
Councilmen (3)
Total $ 27,675.00
Each $ 91225.00
Councilman (1) $ 12,300.00
Town Clerk $ 37,550.00
Highway Superintendent $ 59,217.00
Town Justice (2)
Total $ 31,520.00
Each $ 15,760.00
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Steve Farkas:
Next Meeting:
(Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson
(Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
(Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson
(Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
(Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
A Special Meeting will be held on November 71h for the proposed 2008
Budget.
S.P.C.A.:
Mr. Farkas stated that the Council of Government has set up a committee
to negotiate with the S.P.C.A. Mr. Farkas stated that the S.P.C.A, wants to have
a year contract with all the Towns and the Town wants a six month contract. Mr.
Krogh stated that he is no longer on the Board of Directors for the S.P.C.A, The
big question still remains and that is how did they get in this dilemma to begin
with?
Mr. Farkas will keep the Board updated on this matter.
Executive Session:
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RESOLUTION 07 — 218
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Shattuck:
RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive
Session to discuss a specific personnel matter at the Highway Department at
8:14 p.m.
Vote of Town Board . .
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Exit Executive Session:
(Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson
(Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
(Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson
(Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
(Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor
RESOLUTION 07 — 219
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular
Meeting be reconvened at 8:19 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
Adjourn Meeting:
RESOLUTION 07 — 220
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting is adjourned at the call of the
Supervisor at 8:20 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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