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REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
October 18, 2017
A Regular Meeting of the Lansing Town Board was held at the Town Hall Board Room,
29 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY on the above date at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was called to
order by the Supervisor, Edward LaVigne and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to
the flag. Roll call by Deborah K. Munson, Town Clerk, showed the following to be
PRESENT:
Andra Benson, Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, Councilperson
Robert Cree, Councilperson Doug Dake, Councilperson
Edward LaVigne, Supervisor
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, Charlie “Cricket” Purcell, Highway
Superintendent, Mike Moseley, Deputy Highway Superintendent, Mike Sigler, Tompkins
County Legislator, Dan Veaner, Lansing Star, Michael Long, Town Planning Consultant,
Ted Laux, Connie Wilcox, John O’Neill, Village of Lansing, Joseph Wetmore, Steve
Colt, Director Parks and Recreation, Dave Herrick, T. G. Miller, PC Engineer, Wayne
and Regina Genung, Cindie and Michael Day, Mark and Maureen Reynolds, Jeannine
Kirby, Walaa Horan, Doug and Theresa Emerick, Suzanne Hinderliter, Dave and Joyce
Heck, Martin and Sandy Conlon, Chris Pluta, Sue Ruoff, Mariano Garcia, Sarah
Zemanick, Matt and Jennifer Dedrick, David Leskinen, Cliff Buck, Lynn Benedetto, and
a few other attendees.
LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY REPORT –AMI STALLONE
The following report was available as a handout.
TOWN BOARD UPDATES
FROM THE LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY
October 18, 2017
1. Cocktails & Costumes – The Library’s adult Halloween party/fundraiser was held this
past Friday the 13th. By all measures this event was a huge success! Nearly 160
community members attended and raised roughly $8000 for the Lansing Library.
2. Artwork by local painter and potter Sharon W. Nelson will be on display Sept – Oct.
3. Lansing’s 2nd Annual Ag Day is being postponed until the spring.
4. October Programs
a. Lansing Town Historian, Louise Bement, presented “Celebrating 200 Years of
Agriculture in Lansing” on Saturday, October 7th at the Lansing Town Hall.
b. Donna Scott presented “Machu Picchu & The Galapagos: An Armchair Tour”
on Tuesday, October 10th at 7 PM. She shared pictures and stories of her
recent trip to South America.
5. Our next Family Sensory Storytime is being offered by Debbie Geise at the library on
Saturday, Oct 21st at 11 AM. This program is designed especially for children ages 3-
7 with sensory processing challenges and their siblings. Email
michellec@lansinglibrary.org to register for this event.
6. Trunk or Treat – The Lansing Library will be joining other local groups participating in
a special Trunk or Treat event on Halloween night from 6-7:30 PM at the town
center. This opportunity is free and open to the public.
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7. A Look Forward:
a. Book Sale – The Friends of LCL are hosting their fall book sale on Friday,
November 3rd from 3-6 PM and Saturday, November 4th from 9 AM to 3 PM.
Donations of gently used books are being collected through October 28th.
b. Science Saturday – Our next Science Saturday presented by Cornell Center
for Materials Research Educational Outreach Program will be on November
4th from noon-2 PM.
c. Sensory Story Time with Debbie Gueise – Saturday, November 11th at 11
AM.
d. Thanksgiving Hours – The library will be open Wednesday, November 22nd
from 10 AM - 5 PM, and CLOSED Thursday to Friday, November 23rd & 24th.
e. Artisan Fair – The Friends’ annual Artisan Fair is scheduled for December 1st
& 2nd.
f. Photos of Cuba with Dan Segal – Tuesday, December 5th at 7 PM.
TOMPKINS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE – MIKE SIGLER
Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout.
Tompkins County Legislator
Michael Sigler
October 18, 2017
Hello and thank you again for having me. Again, I want to thank Marcia Lynch, the
county’s public information officer whose reports I draw from liberally.
The legislature passed a tentative budget last night for 2018. The recommended budget
will increase the County tax levy by 2.32%, compared to 2.4% in the Administrator’s
budget. The recommended tax rate of $6.57 per thousand is five cents (0.76%) less than
2017, and a penny less than the Administrator’s budget.
The recommended amended budget increases use of reserves by $948,455. Tompkins
County’s 2018 Tax Cap is 3.53%.
Some of the major new parts of the budget were in relation to the jail and how we handle
those arrested in Tompkins County. Eight of the new expenditures related to
recommendations of the CGR Jail Population Study report.
We approved $300,000 in multi-year funding (first year of three years) to be set aside in
the Contingent Fund to cover anticipated cost of 2018 jail board-outs. The New York
State Commission of Correction has indicated it will revoke the Jail’s long-standing 18-
bed variance at the beginning of 2018.
$97,513 in target funding was approved to support one new criminal court Assistant
District Attorney Position. Two new ADA positions had been requested by District
Attorney Matt Van Houten.
We approved $107,235 in multi-year funding (first of three years) for a Criminal Justice
Coordinator.
I voted against the sequential intercept mapping project. It’s $22,000 to underwrite a
consultant-assisted program to assess and develop a plan to coordinate Reentry services.
It was an 8 to 5 vote and was much too vague for me and frankly I think undercuts the
arguments for the other valuable expenditures we’re making to cut the jail population.
We are also hiring a new Caseworker and Psychiatric Social Worker in the Department of
Mental Health, focused on Jail services, and $6,000 in one time funding was approved, as
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part of the OAR (Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources) budget to fund a part-time
residential advisor for OAR’s new Endeavor House transitional housing program for
residents returning to the community from Tompkins County Jail.
We are adding a senior probation officer and another jail nurse.
A few items I voted against, $43,524 for a Youth Services Librarian at the Tompkins
County Public Library. I support libraries, the trouble I’m having is neither the City nor
Town of Ithaca does. This library is their public library and they don’t spend a dime on
it. We in Lansing have committed to funding our library. Just to give you a sense of
scale, the County spends $3.5 million a year on the TC Public Library.
I also don’t support the $10,000 for parks planning. I’m against the county taking over
city parks as has been suggested and it keeps being suggested that Myer’s Park one day
join a consortium. I see how these things progress and I think it’s best to stop it here if
possible.
In non-budget news:
We are following in Deb Munson’s and Lansing’s footsteps.
We authorized the County Finance Department to enter into an arrangement with
Systems East, Inc., of Cortland, NY, its current tax collection software provider, to
provide the Department to accept online payments—the ability to accept payments via
credit or debit card. There will be no cost for Tompkins County, and any transaction fees
will be paid by the customer. The new “Xpress-pay” service will provide a means to
accept credit and debit card payments in person and by computer or mobile device.
Kit Kephart was appointed Commissioner of Social Services.
Commissioner Kephart has been employed by Tompkins County in the Department of
Social Services for 17 years, first as the Department’s Staff Development and Quality
Coordinator, then as Deputy Commissioner since 2014. She has served as Acting
Commissioner of Social Services since the retirement of former Commissioner Patricia
Carey at the end of July.
We also voted for the federal government to give more aid to Puerto Rico. I heard today
that officials in Puerto Rico say the Federal Government has fulfilled their every request.
See, our resolutions like this do work!
Thank you again for having me.
MOTION TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED
CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION NUMBER 3 (State Route 34,
Bower, Buck, Conlon and Wilson Roads)
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE PROPOSED CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION
NUMBER 3 (State Route 34, Bower, Buck, Conlon and Wilson Roads) at 6:40 pm.
Councilperson Robert Cree seconded the motion.
All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0
Note: The following handouts were available at the meeting.
1. Engineer’s Report Proposed Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District
Extension No. 3 dated August 16, 2017 (Updated September 6, 2017)
2. Full Environmental Assessment Form, Part 1 and Supporting Map
Supervisor Edward LaVigne, stated the Town Board has received a list of concerned
residents that are not interested in going forward with the proposed CWDX3. He noted
the Town Board will look over the information.
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Three residents spoke about the proposed CWDX3 and none of them support the
CWDX3, as it is currently proposed. Their concerns are:
They reported they have a petition with twenty-three (23) signatures asking to have the
proposed CWDX3 reconfigured by removing the portion of Buck Road (from Conlon
Road to Route 34) which includes properties at #244-#433. The petition was given to the
Town Clerk.
They stated they were misled when they signed the petition that they were interested in
the proposed CWDX3. They noted they were interested in receiving additional
information, not necessarily an agreement to go ahead with the proposed CWDX3. They
stated either they don’t need the water or they don’t want the expense.
They asked for clarification on the Highway Department expense of $757,093 pertaining
to the labor for the proposed CWDX3.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Councilperson Doug Dake moved to
CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED CONSOLIDATED
WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION NUMBER 3 (State Route 34, Bower, Buck,
Conlon and Wilson Roads) at 6:51 pm. Councilperson Andra Benson seconded the
motion.
All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0
Supervisor Edward LaVigne reported the petition was a guide to find out interest in the
proposed CWDX3. He stated the labor has to be paid for by the residents in the proposed
CWDX3; not the taxpayers because it only pertains to the residents within the proposed
CWDX3. Supervisor Edward LaVigne noted the cost per EDU will be less because the
highway department is able to do the work. He reported there were two previous
information sessions regarding the proposed CWDX3. Supervisor Edward LaVigne
suggested this should be tabled for now, see what other possibilities there are and discuss
it more at the November 15, 2017 Town Board Meeting. He reported that if the proposed
CWDX3 goes to a vote then the residents within the proposed CWDX3 will make the
decision.
Councilperson Robert Cree and Councilperson Doug Dake stated they need to have more
information from the Town Engineer and Town Counsel.
Councilperson Andra Benson stated she does not want the decision to be rushed.
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz reported she would like more information for better
clarity.
Supervisor Edward LaVigne tabled the proposed CWDX3 until the November 15, 2017
Town Board Meeting.
PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT – STEVE COLT
The following report was available as a handout.
Parks & Recreation Department
10/18/17
Town Board Meeting
RECREATION
Youth Soccer ended last Thursday and was one of the best. The weather was
amazing; we had a lot of kids playing and excellent parent coaches. The sessions
get short at the ending dates due to the early sunsets.
Friday Fall Soccer is a program and a partnership that we share with CRC. This
program is popular and has been happening for several years. It is also a nice
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transition for our in-house players if they want to extend their soccer experience.
Starts Nov. 10.
Our Youth Football programs are doing well and the Flag program will have
their last game this Saturday. Our Small Fry teams’ season ends next weekend
October 28th.
The Youth Cross Country event was held on October 7th on the trails. Over 70
racers participated. The event was very well done and the team from Corning
came up for it again this year. Parking for big events seems to be the main issue.
Late Fall programs are taking registrations now and include Gymnastics, Fall
Baking Class, Jump Around, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Bowling. The
Gymnastics program only has 4 spots left before selling out.
Ski Program is also taking registrations and the Ski Bus is almost full and sold
out which will be one of the earliest sellouts ever. We may have to add another
bus…
Ongoing Adult programs include Cardio Step Class, AM Strength-N-Stretch,
Open Swim and Fall Yoga Chi class.
Chess Club for 3rd and 4th grade students is a brand new program that we will be
offering starting in November. Andrew Westphal, a local dad has volunteered to
teach/coach this program. It will take place in the Elementary School Library
afterschool.
PARKS
The Columbus Day holiday marked the end to this year’s camping season. We
were sold out and also enjoyed good numbers for camping late this year with the
great weather.
Pat, Wayne and Jon have been very busy breaking down all of the soccer goals
and fields as well as getting the parks ready for the winter season. Soon they will
be winterizing the water lines and stacking picnic tables.
Our crew and the Boy Scout troop have dismantled the Bocce Court, (a previous
Eagle Scout project) to be reassembled in a different location in the spring. A
better location.
Even though the late spring and early summer weather was very rainy, we were
able to meet or exceed all of our Myers Park projected revenue figure for this
year! We had a very strong middle and end of the season.
Steve added work on the dugouts started today.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT – CHARLIE “CRICKET” PURCELL
Cricket reported the following:
Flood Mitigation – All of these projects should be completed this week.
Wilson Road Speed Limit – He will give the Town Clerk a petition he received regarding
the speed limit on Wilson Road.
Highway Improvement Reimbursement – Paperwork is being submitted for
reimbursement of about $289,000, which is expected by year end.
Dugouts – They have been started.
Winter – They are preparing for winter.
PLANNING CONSULTANT REPORT – MICHAEL LONG
Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout.
Lake Forest Circle Drive – L1 Zone - Major subdivision of 16 lots plus storm
water.
o Tompkins Co. 239 review (Letter 11/12/2014) has been completed.
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o Storm water plan revisions requested T.G. Miller. Letter dated
11/19/2014.
o Revisions are being made to the SWPPP materials. Submitted 10/26
revised maps. Letter (Oct. 27, 2015) from Tim Buhl in response
circulated. Comments on map sent on map 10/28/2015.
o “Public Hearing”- held December 14, 2015.
o SEQRA, Preliminary Plat approval December 14, 2015 – included waiver
of new town highway specs.
o Discussion regarding existing easements and potential changes – propose
meeting with owner and staff to resolve outstanding issues.
o Revised SWPPP documents submitted for review T.G. Miller March 16,
2016. Additional changes required. – Second review letter sent 6/19/2017
with additional comments.
o Final Plat approval – TBD.
Ag Plan – Follow up meeting – finalize report meeting June 1, 2015
o Joint Planning Board and Town Board meeting held– June 22, 2015
o Town Board adopted Ag Plan on Sept. 16, 2015.
o Farm Day – Held Oct. 15, 2016 at Town Hall
o Farm Lecture Louise Bement - Oct. 7, 2017 – Community Celebrations
$1,200 Grant awarded – 3-4 Agriculture Poster Boards.
o Louise Bement and Connie Wilcox assisting with poster boards via
History Center.
Cell Tower – Crown Castle (Verizon Wireless tenant) – applicant represented by
Matthew Kerwin attorney of Barclay Damon (Syracuse, NY).
o Preliminary application materials received 3/21/2016.
o Copy application submitted to structural engineer for review and
comments.
o Sketch Plan review meeting – April 11, 2016
o Planning Board mtg. discussion April 25, 2016 -Tower Height does not
comply with the current height fall zone regulations.
o Balloon site test / Visual Analysis TBD
o Revised site plan – lowered tower to 95 height - submitted April 28, 2017
revisions.
o Public Hearing / Visual Simulations presentation – May 22, 2017 mtg.
o 239 Review Tompkins County Planning – submitted May 11, 2017-
response TBD
o NYSEG letter re: fall zone / Requested May 22, 2017.
o Amended Site Plan application – 50 foot collapsible tower – Letter from
NYSEG 61 foot away from the transmission line –
o 239 Review – submitted revised plan and additional visual impact location
– October 17, 2017.
o SEQRA / Site Plan approval – TBD.
o PB recommendation on ZBA Fall Zone Area Variance required – TBD.
Comprehensive Plan – Town Board appointment of additional new members
Jan 4, 2016
o Committee Public Hearing – August 10, 2016----
o Committee Final Document – approved Sept 14, 2016.
o Town Board Resolution Sept 14, 2016 Thanking members for their service
and requested Planning Board to review and give input on this document.
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o Planning Board work sessions – Sept, 12, Sept. 26, Oct 24, Nov 14, Dec
12, Jan 23, Feb 13, Feb 27, March 13, April 24, May 8, 2017, May 15,
2017 , and June 12, 2017.
o Finalize Comprehensive Plan version to Town Board July 18, 2017.
(Posted to web)
o Planning Board Blackline version of changes to the 2016 Comp Plan
available 8/14/2017.
o Informational session planned – (8/30 at 6:30pm Community Center)
o Planning Board Public Hearing – Oct 30th and recommendation to TB
o Town Board Public Hearing -TBD.
o 239 Review from Tompkins County Planning - Received initial
comments – formal with SEQRA Review Process - TBD
o Town Board Adoption of SEQRA findings and Comprehensive Plan –
TBD.
NYSEG – Cell Tower (100 foot height) intersection of Peruville Rd at NYS Rt.
34
o Transfer Substation, electrical relays. Site improvements
o Preliminary sketch plan review – April 24, 2017 meeting
o Recommended investigation of alternate sites – Town Highway Site?
o Fall Zone issues (140 foot height required)
o 239 Review – sent 3/23/2017
o Investigation of Town Highway site – alternate location lease agreement
in discussion
o Recommendation from Planning Board to locate at the Town Barn Site
o Public Hearing / SEQRA / TBD.
Rochester Cornerstone Group – RFP Town Land – Town Board Purchase
agreement.
o Phase 1 – 13.5 acres with 72 dwelling units with package plant.
o August & October deadline for grant applications.
o Wetland delineation, survey and Storm water plan underway.
o 239 Review submitted request 8/2/2017. – recommendations letter
received 8/25/2017
o Sketch Plan Review – 8/14/2017 meeting
o NYS DEC meeting re: Package Plant – 8/23/2017.
o Public Hearing – 8/28/2017 meeting.
o Additional Package of Planning Board Materials – 9/7/2017 & 9/18/2017.
Electronic.
o Revised site Plan with Elgin Septic System – only Phase 1 Sept 11, 2017
o NYS DOT meeting re: Highway Work Permit – 9/21/2017 -
o NYS DOT review letter Oct 16, 2017 of changes needed.
o SEQRA / Site Plan Approval – tentative October 30, or November 13,
2017 meeting.
Cayuga Farms / Cayuga Orchard – Site Plan modification
o Town Road ownership interior roadway – built to town road
specifications.
o Package Plant System – NYS DEC - Meeting 8/23/2017
o Water System – Bolton Point – Meeting 8/23/ 2017 master meters?
o Highway Comments – ok but need to comply with town highway specs.
o 239 Request – revised site plan sent 9/7/2017.
o Amend site plan approval – October 16, 2017 meeting.
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Cargill – Shaft #4 Surface Site Plan Improvements.
o SEQRA Neg. Dec issued by NYS DEC August 2017.
o Sketch Plan Review Meeting – Planning Board 9/11/2017.
o Requested 239 Review – 9/6/2017.
o Cargill Mine tour – 9/15/2017.
o Public Hearing scheduled – Oct 16th, 2017.
o Site Plan approval – TBD
Verizon 235 Conlon Road - Cell Tower antenna replacement site plan.
o Application submitted – needs $1000 check.
o Submit to 239 Review
o SEQRA / Site Plan Approval - TBD
Future Projects:
Cayuga Operating Plant – Proposed 18 Megawatt Solar Farm – $25 million
dollar investment
o Press Conference Announcement – June 7, 2017
o NYSERDA Grant applications - TBD
o SWPPP / SEQRA Review - TBD
o Site Plan Approval – TBD
Lansing Cottage Community Project -Tiny Timbers – RFP Town Land –
Town Board Purchase Agreement – 10.8 acres
o Working on a revised overall planning design – initial concept road “Cul
de sac” distance issues, overall connectivity, etc.
Mike also reported the following:
Grant - He is working with the Recreation Department on a $3,000 grant through United
Way and Community Council. The Recreation Department will use the grant for
scholarships.
Tiny Timbers – They put the project on hold until the adjustment with the neighboring
land owner was settled. Now they are looking at a revised plan.
Supervisor Edward LaVigne stated there are sample tiny homes on Peruville Road in
Farm Pond Circle and in Varna.
Councilperson Andra Benson noted she knows the owner of a Tiny Timber home and she
is very happy with it.
ENGINEER’S REPORT – DAVE HERRICK
Dave reported the following:
CWDX3 – He will do a digital map with some residents left out of the proposed
CWDX3.
Burdick Hill Pump Station – All three (3) pumps have been replaced and they are ahead
of the final completion date.
AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE REPORT – CONNIE WILCOX
Connie reported the following:
Two Hundred Years of Agriculture in Lansing – Louise Bement did a presentation on
October 7, 2017. She did some nice boards that Connie would like to hang somewhere in
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the Town Hall. Lin Davidson had a video running that was about environmental
concerns, which was from Farm Bureau.
Agriculture Day – They are hoping to do another Ag Day in 2018. It takes about twenty-
five volunteers to make this successful.
Soil and Conservation Grant – There is another grant available.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE – CONNIE WILCOX
Connie reported the following:
Public Hearing – The Planning Board Public Hearing is scheduled for October 30, 2017.
Mike Long is taking comments, prior to the public hearing.
Mike Long, Town Planning Consultant, stated he is making a list of the main themes of
the questions and answers and will send it to the Planning Board and Town Board.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
A resident spoke about the proposed Comprehensive Plan and zoning changes. They
stated a concern for the pace of development in South Lansing and proposed zoning
changes in the Hillcrest and Triphammer Terrace neighborhood. The resident noted that
when people settle in a neighborhood, they don’t expect the zoning to be changed from
R1 to Commercial. Another concern they reported is the amount of traffic on Hillcrest
Road makes it impossible to safely walk or ride a bike there. The resident noted
Triphammer Road is also very crowded. They reported they would like the development
slowed down until the concerns are addressed.
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING UPON PROPOSED LOCAL
LAW #8 OF 2017 A LOCAL LAW TO REPEAL LOCAL LAW #4 OF 2017 AND
REINSTATE THE TAX CAP LIMITS OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 3-C
Supervisor Edward LaVigne, reported the budget is currently about $74,000 below the
tax cap.
Town Clerk Debbie Munson, explained there will be a Special Town Board Meeting on
November 8, 2017, for the budget items and the Regular Town Board Meeting will be on
November 15, 2017.
RESOLUTION 17-134
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING UPON
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #8 OF 2017
A LOCAL LAW TO REPEAL LOCAL LAW #4 OF 2017
AND REINSTATE THE TAX CAP LIMITS
OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 3-C
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, on April 19, 2017, the Town Board adopted a local law to override tax cap
limits set forth in GML § 3-C (Local Law #4 of 2017), and due to other NYS legislation
allowing certain limited tax refunds under stated conditions, one of which is that no tax
cap override may be in place at the time of adoption of a final budget for 2018, the Town
Board has decided to repeal Local Law #4 of 2017, the Tax Cap Override Local Law; and
WHEREAS, said action is a Type II SEQRA action for which no environmental review is
required, and upon due consideration thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has hereby
RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing will be held at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn
Road, Lansing, New York, being in the Town of Lansing, on November 8, 2017 at 6:31
p.m. to consider the adoption of proposed Local Law #8 of 2017, and to hear all persons
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interested in the subject thereof, and to take such action thereon as is required or
permitted by law; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New
York, is hereby authorized and directed to cause a Notice of Public Hearing to be
published in the official newspaper of the Town of Lansing, and also to post a copy
thereof on the Town signboard maintained by the Town Clerk, in accord with law and at
least 5 days before such public hearing.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Robert Cree, and put to a
roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye
Councilperson Robert Cree – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
October 18, 2017.
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS
PROPOSED 2018 BUDGETS
Supervisor Edward LaVigne, reported the Drainage Districts were increased in the 2017
Budget last year, but there is enough money there now so they are not included in the
2018 Budget.
RESOLUTION 17-135
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
SPECIAL DISTRICTS PROPOSED 2018 BUDGETS
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has prepared the As sessment
Rolls of parcels of land included in the Lansing Consolidated Water District (“CWD”),
CWD Ext. 1, and CWD Ext. 2, and for lands within Lighting Districts No. 1, No. 2, and
No. 3), and the Lansing Sewer Districts (Cherry Road and the Warren Road Sewer
District Extension) (all together, the “Districts”), and the Town has apportioned and
assessed upon such parcels of land in proportion in the amount of benefits the
improvements shall confer upon the same the cost chargeable to said Districts in
connection with the construction and capital costs of the providing of public water,
lighting, and sewer transportation and treatment payable in the year 2018 and therefore,
pursuant to § 239 of the Town Law, the Town Board shall hold a Public Hearing at the
Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York 14882, at 6:33 p.m., on the 8th
day of November, 2017 to hear and consider any objections which may be made to said
roll.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Doug Dake, duly seconded by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, and put
to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye
Councilperson Robert Cree – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
October 18, 2017.
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RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE TOWN OF
LANSING PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 2018
RESOLUTION 17-136
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE TOWN OF
LANSING PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 2018
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the preliminary budget of the Town of Lansing,
Tompkins County, New York for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018, 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, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York 14882, at 6:35 p.m. on
the 8th day of November, 2017 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 $ 30,306.00
Councilperson (4)
Total $ 38,964.00
Each $ 9,741.00
Town Clerk $ 44,655.00
Highway Superintendent $ 75,077.00
Town Justice (2)
Total $ 37,482.00
Each $ 18,741.00
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, duly seconded by Councilperson Doug Dake, and put
to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye
Councilperson Robert Cree – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
October 18, 2017.
RESOLUTION HIRING TRISHA VIRGADAMO, AS PART-TIME
RECREATION ASSISTANT TO ACT IN A SUBSTITUTE CAPACITY
FOR THE LANSING DROP IN PROGRAM
RESOLUTION 17-137
RESOLUTION HIRING TRISHA VIRGADAMO, AS PART-TIME
RECREATION ASSISTANT TO ACT IN A SUBSTITUTE CAPACITY
FOR THE LANSING DROP IN PROGRAM
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, there is a need for a Part-Time Recreation Assistant to act in a substitute
capacity when the need arises as the Lansing Drop In Program operates with four
employees at all times; and
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WHEREAS, said position, Part-Time Recreation Assistant, for the Lansing Drop In
Program was sought to be filled to replace Jessica Hollenbeck; and
WHEREAS, an acceptable and qualified individual was located, and is therefore
proposed to be hired to fulfill such job requirement; and
WHEREAS, after review and discussion of such proposal, the Town Board of the Town
of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that Trisha Virgadamo, be and hereby is approved to be employed as a
Town of Lansing Grade 2 Employee, as Part-Time Recreation Assistant, to act in a
substitute capacity for the Lansing Drop In Program, with such employment to
commence 10/13/2017 at the rate of $11.98 per hour.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Robert Cree, and put to a
roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye
Councilperson Robert Cree – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
October 18, 2017.
RESOLUTION APPROVING SWEENEY DRAINAGE EASEMENT AND
ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF SAME
Town Counsel Guy Krogh, stated the Town of Lansing did the work that was needed for
the drainage issue on Salmon Creek Road and the Town will maintain it.
RESOLUTION 17-138
RESOLUTION APPROVING SWEENEY DRAINAGE
EASEMENT AND ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF SAME
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board.
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Department had need for a drainage easement and
culvert along Salmon Creek Road, and a suitable site was located and the culvert pipe
duly installed, and an easement map and written easement were drawn and developed that
were and are acceptable to the Town and the landowner, and the landowner wishes to
dedicate such easement to the Town on the condition that the Town pay for all filing
expenses repair and restore the land upon any entry or drainage work as set forth in such
easement; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation upon the foregoing and the public interests to be
served thereby, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the proposed drainage easement as presented to this meeting be and
hereby is approved, and the Town Supervisor may sign and execute the same, and Town
Counsel shall approve any final non-material changes in form and assure the proper
execution and filing of the same.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Robert Cree, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put to a
roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye
Councilperson Robert Cree – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye
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Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
October 18, 2017.
RESOLUTION APPROVING MAP, PLAN AND REPORT AND SCHEDULING
PUBLIC HEARING UPON PUBLIC INTEREST ORDER FOR CWD
EXTENSION TO INCORPORATE REMAINING LANDS OF CAYUGA
ORCHARD APARTMENTS
RESOLUTION 17-139
RESOLUTION APPROVING MAP, PLAN AND REPORT AND SCHEDULING
PUBLIC HEARING UPON PUBLIC INTEREST ORDER FOR CWD
EXTENSION TO INCORPORATE REMAINING LANDS OF
CAYUGA ORCHARD APARTMENTS
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board.
WHEREAS, a petition and proposed map, plan, and report duly sealed by a NYS licensed
engineer (“MPR”), has been submitted by the Town Engineer to extend the Consolidated
Water District (“CWD”) to all of the lands of the proposed Cayuga Orchard Apartments
Project (formerly known as Cayuga Farms) (hereafter, “Cayuga Orchard”), along
Triphammer Road upon the balance of TPN 37.1-6-3.362; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the land in Cayuga Orchard is already in the CWD and some
lands are not within the bounds of the CWD, and this process will be simply to include
the balance of the lands and to assure continuity and the ability to locate and service
mains along the public streets of such project, and the Town has thus determined that
incorporating such lands into the CWD is feasible and to the benefit of the CWD, and
thus the MPR has been reviewed by the Town Board and, upon the advice of the Town’s
Attorney and Engineer, such MPR is accepted and deemed final, complete, and in
compliance with Town Law §§ 209-c and 209-d, and the creation of said CWD water
district extension is declared and deemed to be in the public interest, and the Town Board
desires to now proceed towards completion of the extension pursuant to the authority of
Article 12-A, and finds that all proceedings to date have been in compliance therewith;
and
WHEREAS, after an examination of said MPR and related requirements of Town Law
Article 12-A, and upon due deliberation upon the foregoing, the public interests to be
served, and the properties to be benefitted thereby, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the said MPR has been reviewed and deemed
preliminarily feasible, that such MPR complies with the requirements of Article 12-A and
§§ 209-c and 209-d of the Town Law of the State of New York, that all proceedings to
date have been in compliance with said Town Law Article 12-A, and that this extension
of the CWD by boundary change is in the public interest; and it is further
RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Board hereby adopts an Order pursuant to
Town Law §209-d as follows:
1. The land affected by this proposed district extension by boundary change are
described as follows: p/o 37.1-6-3.362, 20.8 acres, as shown and described in the MPR,
all together with the land surveys, metes and bounds maps and descriptions, and such
other descriptions and maps as are on file in the Tompkins County Clerk’s Office for the
foregoing tax parcel numbers and as described in the MPR (including Appendix A,
therein), each of which is incorporated into this Resolution as if set forth here in full.
2. No current public improvements are expected for such district extension as this is
infill upon a parcel where service is already available and a site plan approval alrea dy
exists, but when and if any water service infrastructure is to be constructed or installed,
the cost to the Town will be $0.00 as all expenses and costs of improvement are the
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responsibility and expense of the Developer, subject to the continuing approvals and
permits of the Town and Bolton Point.
3. The maximum amount proposed to be expended by the Town of Lansing or the
CWD for such extension is $0.00.
4. The one time estimated cost of connection, including hook-up fees, is $5,300.00,
consisting of: a SCLIWC (Bolton Point) 3/4” AMI Meter ($295.00); a Connection Fee
($250.00); an Inspection and Permit Fee (up to 5 visits) ($255.00); and a 1” Service line
extension from curb box to home (cost will vary depending on length of service line and
depth to bedrock, if encountered), with estimated average of 150 linear feet @ $30/lf
($4,500.00). The developer proposes to and shall pay all connection costs.
5. The annual assessed special district cost to the typical property is estimated to be
$155 per EDU, chargeable to each EDU in the Project. The Bolton Point water use and
operation and maintenance expenses (“O&M”) are a base charge of $44.40 per quarter
for 0-10,000 gallons, and $4.44 per 1,000 gallons thereafter. The Town surcharge for
O&M and delivery is $1.06 per 1,000 gallons.
6. No district financing is applicable to this project, as all of the construction and
improvement and permitting costs will be paid solely by the applicant landowner-
developer.
7. The Map, Plan and Report are on file for public review and inspection at the
Office of the Town Clerk.
8. The Public Hearing be and hereby is set for 6:35 p.m. upon November 15, 2017,
at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, and to thereat hear all
persons interested in the subject thereof, being the extensions of the CWD as aforesaid, to
thereat take all evidence presented, and to thereat take such other or further action as is
required or permitted by law.
9. The Map, Plan and Report describes in detail how the financing, hook-up costs,
and other costs and expenses, were estimated and computed, and therefore complies with
Town Law § 209-d(1) as it constitutes the detailed statement therein required, and it is
further
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that this action was previously classified as a Type I
Action under SEQRA and the lead agency, under a coordinated review that duly
considered the extension of water and utilities to the project and site, previously issued a
Negative Declaration, and an examination of such FEAF and prior SEQRA findings in
relation to this project (PB R15-14, July 2015) and the extension of the CWD has been
examined and the Town Board has found that no impacts arising from this extension are
or are likely to cause any actual or potential impact to become a moderate or significant
impact such that no supplemental review under SEQRA is determined to be necessary;
and it is further
RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins
County, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to cause this Order to be published
in the official newspaper of the Town of Lansing not less than 10 nor more than 20 days
before such public hearing, and also to post a copy thereof on the Town signboard
maintained by the Town Clerk in accord with law.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Robert Cree, duly seconded by Councilperson Doug Dake, and put to a
roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye
Councilperson Robert Cree – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye
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Accordingly, the foregoing Resolutions and Public Interest Order were approved, carried,
and duly adopted on October 18, 2017.
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING UPON LOCAL LAW #9 OF
2017, EXTENDING COLD WAR VETERANS EXEMPTIONS
RESOLUTION 17-140
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING UPON LOCAL
LAW #9 OF 2017, EXTENDING COLD WAR VETERANS EXEMPTIONS
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board.
WHEREAS, the State of New York has re-authorized the extension of Cold War
Veterans Exemptions beyond the original 10-year sunset period, and in order to continue
such exemption the Town must re-authorize and approve the continuation of the
exemption for such period by local law; and
WHEREAS, this Action has been classified as a Type II Action under SEQRA and, upon
due deliberation upon the foregoing, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED and ORDERED, that a Public Hearing will be held at the Lansing Town
Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, being in the Town of Lansing, on the 15th
day of November, 2017, at 6:37 pm, to consider the adoption of proposed Local Law #9
of 2017, a local law to extend the Cold War Veterans exemptions as authorized by NYS
and required by law; and it is further
RESOLVED and ORDERED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing be and is
hereby authorized and directed to cause a Notice of Public Hearing to be published in the
official newspaper of the Town of Lansing, and also to post a copy thereof on the Town
signboard maintained by the Town Clerk.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, and
put to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye
Councilperson Robert Cree – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
October 18, 2017.
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTIONS #17-49 and #17-128
FOR TRUCK PURCHASE
RESOLUTION 17-141
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTIONS #17-49 and #17-128
FOR TRUCK PURCHASE
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing had adopted Resolution #17-49 (January 18, 2017) and
Resolution #17-128 (September 20, 2017) to allocate funds for the Highway
Superintendent to purchase a Pickup Truck for the Department of Parks and Recreation;
and
WHEREAS, the prior Resolution #17-49 authorized the purchase of a 2017 4x4 Chevy
2500HD Pickup Truck with County Contract #E11-14PFTH and Resolution #17-128
authorized a 2018 model Pickup Truck could be purchased in fulfillment of the 2017
model; and
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WHEREAS, the 2018 4x4 Chevy is a 3500HD, not a 2500HD, and the County Contract
#E11-14PFTH has now expired, and a 2018 4x4 Chevy 3500HD is available with
Onondaga County Contract #7974; and
WHEREAS, upon and after due deliberation upon this matter, the Town Board of the
Town of Lansing has determined as follows, and now be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Parks and Recreation 2018 4x4 Chevy 3500HD Pickup Truck may
be purchased with Onondaga Contract #7974.
The question of adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, duly seconded by Councilperson Robert Cree, and put
to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye
Councilperson Robert Cree – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
October 18, 2017.
APPROVE AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND SUPERVISOR’S
REPORT
RESOLUTION 17-142
The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of September 2017, to all
Board Members and to the Town Clerk. The Supervisor’s Report was reviewed by
Councilperson Robert Cree. The bills were reviewed by Councilperson Doug Dake and
Supervisor Edward LaVigne.
Councilperson Andra Benson moved that the Supervisor’s Report be approved as
submitted and the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following bills and to make
the following budget modifications.
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 010
DATED _10/18/2017__
AUDITED VOUCHER #’s 955 – 1034
PREPAY VOUCHER #’s 955 - 957
AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #’s 72 -81
PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #’s 72 - 75
FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 69,820.95
HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 186,744.67
LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 1,507.83
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 84,372.99
TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 54,667.27
WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1-) $ 84.58
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CHERRY ROAD SEWER DISTRICT (SS3-) $ 0.00
CAPITAL PROJECT BPWTP (HB) $_ __ 0.00
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
GENERAL FUND A
10/18/2017 Board Meeting
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
A1440.403 A1440.406 From Engineering-Transprtn to Engineering - Misc Watr Ext $ 1,000.00
Budget Underestimated
A7110.403 A7110.404 From Parks -Elec to Parks -Telephone $ 400.00
Budget Underestimated
A599 A7310.400 From Fund Balance to Youth Program - Cont $ 10,000.00
Additional programs
GENERAL FUND B
10/18/2017 Board Meeting
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
B599 B8010.200 From Fund Balance to Zoning Equipment - 2017 Truck $ 28,008.00
Resolutioin 17-128
GENERAL FUND DB
10/18/2017 Board Meeting
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
DB599 DB5112.400 From Fund Balance to Improvements $ 46,000.00
Town Board Motion 6/17 mtg- for Myers Rd work
GENERAL FUND SW
10/18/2017 Board Meeting
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
SW1990.400 SW8310.402 From Contingency to Water Admin Legal $ 2,000.00
Budget underestimated
Councilperson Doug Dake seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll
call vote:
Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye
Councilperson Robert Cree – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried and duly adopted on
October 18, 2017.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Andra Benson
Library – Andra stated the Library report was complete and the fundraiser “Cocktails &
Costumes” was very successful.
Lansing Youth Services – Andra reported Lansing Youth Services is paying some
students that work at the Library.
Robert Cree
ZBA – Robert reported there were no ZBA applications, so the meeting was cancelled.
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Doug Dake
Water and Sewer Advisory Board – Doug reported Dave Herrick covered everything.
Planning Board – Doug stated Mike Long covered that report. He noted it will be good
to have the Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing completed and then the Town Board can
get to it.
Water and Sewer Advisory Board - CWDX3 – Doug stated he was sorry some residents
felt they were misled. He noted this bothered him because there is no way the Town of
Lansing would mislead them. Doug reported residents had come to the Town Board
wanting water; especially because some wells went dry in 2016.
Katrina Binkewicz
Katrina did not have anything to report.
Edward LaVigne
Comprehensive Plan & Zoning – Ed stated people should reach out to him and the
Planning Board. He noted he is trying to understand what the residents want and
everyone’s opinions matter to him.
Sewer – Ed reported they are making progress on the sewer.
TOWN COUNSEL REPORT
Guy Krogh
New York State Delinquent Taxes – Guy reported he has the official letter from the NYS
Comptroller and they will pay all of the back taxes (on the boys and girls school) which
total about $76,000. He noted NYS will not pay any penalties or late fees, which are
included in this amount.
MOVE MEETING TO WORK SESSION MEETING
Meeting moved to the Work Session at 7:55 p.m.
WORK SESSION MEETING ITEMS OF DISCUSSION
Dugouts: The following items were discussed regarding the Dugouts: The Dugouts can
be named, so the Community Council was able to raise the money. The concrete will
cost about $5,000. The materials will be paid for from the donated money. The labor
will be donated which means prevailing wage is not applicable.
BBQ Pavilion: The following items were discussed regarding a BBQ Pavilion: It cannot
be located where the pit is now, under the wires. Should it be near the ballfield fence?
Serving could take place under the pavilion. Would the Lions be interested in building
the pavilion? Is there interest in naming the pavilion after Bob Baker?
Budget: The following item was discussed regarding the Budget: Tompkins County
asked the Town of Lansing to pay the County $5,000 for the Emergency Preparedness
Contingency Fund. The Town Board agreed they want to support this and have it added
to the 2018 Budget.
Emergency Preparedness: The following items were discussed regarding Emergency
Preparedness: What about a “red alert” text on telephones for a variety of topics? How
can a lot of people be reached quickly?
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MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilperson Doug Dake moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS
A CONTRACT WHERE DISCLOSURE OF THE TERMS MIGHT AFFECT THE
PRICE OR CONDITIONS AT 8:21 PM.
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz seconded the motion.
All in Favor - 5 Opposed - 0
MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:52
PM.
Councilperson Doug Dake seconded the motion.
All in Favor - 5 Opposed - 0
ADJOURN MEETING
Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 8:53 p.m.
Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah K. Munson
Town Clerk
