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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 257 258 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 Vote of Town Vote of Town Vote of Town Vote of Town Board .. , (Aye) Board , - . (Aye) Board - - , (Aye) Board - , . (Aye) Board ... (Aye) 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, Mote of Town Board , Vote of Town Board, Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board , - (Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson - (Aye) Martyr Christopher, Councfiperson . (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson - (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson , (Aye) Stephen Farkas, Supervisor 259 200 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: 07 -199 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, 07 -210 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- Vote of Town Board Vote of Town , Board - Vote of Town Board Vote of Town , Board Vote of Town . Board . (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 2 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: I 261 262 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) 4 263 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) 5 264 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 2 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. 7 Rog 266 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 13 267 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, +o Execute Agreemen APPROVAL OF REEMET AND NY CONTRACT RE A MPLEME RESOLUTION 07-205 3 DEPAR' ULTU RA CATION C IN [OIL, FOR BENV JwTE COUNTY RE AND MARK PROTECTION 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 9 288 WHEREAS, the Town Attorney and the Town's Environmental Planner have reviewed a proposed agreement with Tompkins County relating to the L 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 L 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 10 269 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; 270 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 12 N AD CWD 'LAN & RI BY BOUN II qN 0 L 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 L 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: 13 271 272 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. 14 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, EQRA; Type II 15 2"74 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 10xo Town ]hoard Meeting RECREATION • Our Fall Soccer Program is noiv coiaipl e te The equipment is being turned I 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 16 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 J 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 Myers Par - 17 276 • 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 J .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 54-55 TOTAL 74,811,47 33,731.30 TRUST & AGENCY 39,389,86 SALT POINT PROJECT — NYS GRANT 0,60 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS: FROM TO FOR AMOUNT is 277 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 Mote of Town Board Vote of Town , Board Vote of Town , Soard Vote of Town . Board Vote of Tort . Board , Approve Minutes, (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, 19 278 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. 20 279 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 21 280 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 22 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 23 281 282 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 24 283 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 L 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 25 • 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, 26 F 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: 27 285 286 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 28 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 Vote Vote of of Town Town Board . Board . Vote Vote Vote of of of Town Town Town Board . Board . Board . 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: �g 207 • i 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 . . Vote of Town Board . . Vote of Town Board . . Vote of Town Board . . Vote of Town Board . . 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. 34