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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-01-02January 02, 2008
The Lansing Town Board met in Special Session at the Lansing Town Hall Board
Room at 6:00 p.m.
The Supervisor led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call.
A. Scott Pinney
Matt Besemer
Marty Christopher
Bud Shattuck
Connie Wilcox
Bonny Boles
Debbie Crandall
ROLL CALL
Supervisor
Councilperson
Councilperson
Councilperson
Councilperson
Town Clerk
Deputy Town Clerk
Guy K. Krogh Town Attorney
Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt Town Attorney
Visitors: Dan Veaner, Sandy and Renee Sweazey.
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Present
2008 TOWN ORGANIZATION RESOLUTIONS
08 -01 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Besemer who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and directed to have all
Town financial records and Justice Court records and dockets audited in
accord with law; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor make a report there of to the Town
Board, file his findings and reports with the Town Clerk, and file an
official certified report in accord with law, all as referenced or required by
or under General Municipal Law § 30 and Town Law §§ 29 and 123; and it
is further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and permitted, in lieu of
preparing his financial report under Town Law Section 29(10), to submit
to the Town Clerk, by March 1, 2008, a copy of the report to the State
Comptroller required by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. I. (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
08-02 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mrs. Wilcox:
RESOLVED, that the bonds of Public Officials be approved as to the
amounts and company: to wit, Peerless Insurance Company and
$20,000.00 for employees, $20,000.00 for Deputy Superintendent
$850,000.00 for the Town Tax Collector.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
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Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
08-03 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Shattuck:
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor appoint the Fire Chief and Company
Captains of the Town as Fire Wardens.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
08-04 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Besemer:
RESOLVED, that the Attorney for the Town be Guy K. Krogh, and that
he and his firm be consulted on an as needed basis; and it is further
RESOLVED, that Harris Beach LLP be approved as bond counsel for the
Town, and that they be consulted on an as needed basis.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
08 -05 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Besemer who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that the Tompkins Trust Company, HSBC, Fleet Bank, M &
T Bank, Troy Commercial Bank, Chase Bank, and Tioga State Bank be
designated as the depositories for the Town of Lansing.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
08 -06 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mrs. Wilcox:
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, A. Scott Pinney, Deputy Supervisor,
Connie Wilcox and Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman
are authorized to sign checks drawn on all accounts except the Justice
Accounts, Town Clerk's, Town Tax Collector's and the Cherry Road
Sewer account and that the Town Clerk, Bonita Boles be authorized to
sign checks on the Town Clerk's checking account and the Tax Collector's
checking account and Bonita Boles and A. Scott Pinney be authorized to
sign checks on the Cherry Road Sewer and that Town Justices, John C.
Howell and William F. Burin be authorized to sign checks on the Town
Justice Accounts at the Tompkins Trust Company; and it is further.
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RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, A. Scott Pinney, Deputy Supervisor,
Connie Wilcox and Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman
and Principal Account Clerk, Charmagne Rumgay, be authorized to make
transfers on all Town accounts and wire transfers that are necessary
throughout the year except the Town Clerk's checking account, and the
Tax Collector's checking account at the Tompkins Trust Company; and it
is further.
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, A. Scott Pinney, Deputy Supervisor,
Connie Wilcox and Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman,
and Principal Account Clerk, Charmagne Rumgay are hereby authorized
to use the services provided by the Tompkins Trust Company entitled
"Anytime Access and Internet Banking" on all Town Account's except the
Town Clerk's checking account and Tax Collector's checking account and
Town Justice Accounts; and it is further
RESOLVED, that Bonita Boles and Debbie Crandall be authorized to
make inquiries on the Lansing Water District accounts and Lynnette Smith
and Penny Grant be authorized to make inquiries on the Town Justice
accounts.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. , . (Aye)
Vote of Town Board.. . (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
08 -07 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Shattuck:
RESOLVED, that the Robert's Rules of Order are followed, however,
when a Special Roll Call vote is requested, voting be in alphabetical order
with the Supervisor voting last.
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
08 -08 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Besemer:
RESOLVED, that the Regular Board Meetings of the Town of Lansing
Board be held at 6:00 PM on the third Wednesday of each month at the
Town Hall at 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York 14882, with additional
Special Meetings to be held as needed.
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
08 -09 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Besemer who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Christopher:
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RESOLVED, that the Town Officers, Authorized Personnel, and Highway
Superintendent are hereby allowed the allowable rate by the IRS in the
sum of 50.5 cents per mile for the use of their private personal automobiles
in the performance of their official duties.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
0840 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher, who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mrs. Wilcox:
RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to purchase
equipment, tools and implements not to exceed the amount of $2,500.00
without prior notice or approval.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
0841 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Shattuck:
RESOLVED, that the vouchers for claims for General Fund and Highway
Fund be presented and audited in accordance with the Town Law Article
8, and any related provisions, rules or regulations of the State
Comptroller, said presentation and audit to take place by the Town Board
at the beginning of each Regular meeting.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. . (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
0842 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Besemer:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board be authorized to attend the Association
of Towns meeting in New York City on February 17 - 20, 2008 and that
necessary expenses be a Town charge.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
0843 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Besemer who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Christopher:
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WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing will be attending the New York State
Association of Towns conference and training session in New York City in
February and the Annual Meeting scheduled for February 17 - 20, 2008;
and
WHEREAS, the Town needs to designate voting and alternate delegates
to vote for and on behalf of the Town of Lansing for any matter that comes
to vote before the Association of Towns; therefore it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby
appoints A. Scott Pinney as its voting delegate, and Connie Wilcox
as its alternate voting delegate.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
08 -14 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mrs. Wilcox:
RESOLVED, that A. Scott Pinney be named Budget Officer and that
Sharon Bowman be named Co- Budget Officer for the year 2008 to serve at
the pleasure of the Town Board.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
0845 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Shattuck:
RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for Town Officers as complied in the
General Town Budget for the 2008 be as follows
Supervisor A. Scott Pinney $28,700.00
Councilperson Matt Besemer $ 91225.00
Councilperson Marty Christopher $ 91225.00
Councilperson Francis Shattuck $ 91225.00
Councilperson /Deputy Supervisor: Connie Wilcox $12,300.00
Highway Superintendent Jack French, Jr. $59,217.00
Town Justice John Howell $15,760.00
Town Justice William Burin $15,760.00
Town Clerk Bonita Boles $37,550.00
and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to pay the above salaries.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
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0846 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Besemer who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that Supervisor A. Scott Pinney, Co- Budget Officer and
Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman and Deputy Supervisor Connie Wilcox, be
authorized to purchase Certificates of Deposit and Repurchase
Agreements with Town money at their discretion.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
0847 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mrs. Wilcox:
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk be authorized
to issue Handicapped Parking Permits.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
0848 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Shattuck:
RESOLVED, that the following persons are appointed or confirmed as
indicated:
Larry Sharpsteen ...............Lansing Representative on the Tompkins
County Environmental Management Council
Viola Mullane ...................Lansing Representative on the Tompkins
County Transportation Commission
Steve Colt ........................Lansing Representative on the Tompkins
County Youth Board
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
0849 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Besemer:
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Journal be designated as the official
newspaper for the Town of Lansing.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
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08-20 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Besemer who moved its adoption
seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that the following appointments made by the Supervisor be
accepted:
LIAISON OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2008
_ Dan Konowalow - -- Liaison Officer to TCAT - Tompkins County Transportation
Connie Wilcox - -- Liaison Officer to the Lansing Fire Department
A. Scott Pinney - -- Liaison Officer to the Highway Department
Marty Christopher - -- Liaison Officer to the Lansing Park
Marty Christopher - -- Liaison Officer to the Recreation Commission
Connie Wilcox - -- Liaison Officer to LOAP, Senior Citizens and Woodsedge
Matt Besemer - -- Liaison Officer to the Planning Board
Marty Christopher - -- Liaison Officer to the Arts Council
Francis Shattuck - -- Liaison Officer to the Zoning Board of Appeals
A. Scott Pinney & Connie Wilcox - -- Liaison Officers to Bolton Point
Marty Christopher & Stephen Farkas - -- Liaison Officers to the Office of Children &
Family Services Advisory Board
A. Scott Pinney - -- Liaison Officer to the Local Government Leaders Round Table
Discussion Group including Cornell
Connie Wilcox - -- Liaison Officer to the Lansing Housing Authority
Francis Shattuck - -- Liaison Officer to the Cayuga Lake Watershed Management Plans
Intermunicipal Organization
Francis Shattuck - -- Liaison Officer to the Water Resource Technical Committee
(1 year term 1/1/08 - 12/31/08)
Matt Besemer - -- Liaison Officer to the Cayuga Medical Center
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Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
08 -21 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mrs. Wilcox:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby
appoint Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little, Mickelson & Company LLP as the
Town Accountant(s) for the year 2008, with the Town to obtain services
upon and as needed and upon request basis.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. . (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
08-22 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Shattuck:
RESOLVED, that Stephen Colt and Sharon Bowman be and are hereby
authorized to sign on the following accounts:
LBP Tournament Fund - Checking and Savings Accounts
LSP Tournament Fund - Savings Account
Town of Lansing Youth Soccer - Savings Account
Lansing Small Fry Football - Savings Account
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson
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Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
08 -23 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Besemer:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby low
authorize the Town Supervisor or Deputy Town Supervisor to increase or
decrease the credit and debt limits of any authorized Town Credit Cards
for the year 2008; and it is further
RESOLVED, that upon the report and recommendation of the Supervisor
and Deputy Supervisor, the credit limit of the Town Visa Business Credit
Card Account, as placed with the Tompkins Trust Company, have its
limits increased to $25,000.00.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
08 -24 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Besemer who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer for the Town be David A Herrick,
P.E., of T.G. Miller, PC, and he and his firm be consulted on an as needed
basis.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
08 -25 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mrs. Wilcox:
RESOLVED, that A. Scott Pinney be the officer and member of the
Association of Towns of the State of New York and Connie Wilcox to be
the alternate.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
08-26 RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING OF HIGHWAY SERVICES WITH
TOMPKINS COUNTY
By Resolution made by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Shattuck at a
meeting of the Lansing Town Board of January 02, 2008, the Town Board
passed the following Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Office of the State Comptroller has ruled that counties
may no longer extend their bids for public work (services) to political
subdivisions, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Section 119 -0 provides that
municipalities may enter into cooperative purchasing agreements to
jointly bid needed services, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Article 5 -G, Section 119 -0 states that
"any agreement entered into hereunder shall be approved by each
participating Municipal Corporation or district by a majority vote of its
governing body"
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing is, and
it is hereby authorized to participate in purchasing highway materials and
services as required for the operation of the Town Highway Department
as follows:
Intersection Traffic Markings
Liquid Bituminous Materials
Calcium Chloride Solution
Recycling of Bituminous Materials
Installation of Subsurface Drainage
Installation of Guide Rails
Bridge Repair
Traffic Line Painting
Steel Sheet Piling
Heavy Steel Pipe
Corrugated Steel Pipe
Full Depth Recycling
Calcium Chloride Flake
Limestone
Crushed Gravel
Gabions
Portland Cement Concrete
Concrete Sand
Icing Sand
Hot -Mix Asphalt
Polyethylene Pipe
Asphalt Milling
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town reserves the right to
participate in the State bid if the State bid is lower.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
08-27 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck who moved its adoption,
seconded by Mr. Besemer:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby
approve the following Town Clerk's 2007 Annual Report, Water
Collection Report, and Receiver of Taxes Report, as set forth below.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
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TOWN CLERK'S 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
RECEIPTS
Marriage Transcripts $ 110.00
Marriage Licenses $ 1,240.00
Decals $14,552.00
Games of Chance Licenses $ 25.00
Bingo Licenses $ 693.75
Bingo Proceeds $ 352.25
Dog Licenses $13,580.50
Junk Yard Licenses $ 100.00
Mobile Home Permits $ 550.00
Photocopies $ 13.75
Faxes - Outgoing $ 8.00
Bad Check Fees $ 75.00
Dog Tickets Issued - 92
Handicapped Parking Permits Issued/ Renewed -104
TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 31,300.25
DISBURSEMENTS
Paid to Supervisor for General Fund
Paid to NYS DEC for DECALS
Paid to County Treasurer for Dog Licenses
Paid to Ag & Markets for Dog Licenses
Paid to NYS Health Dept. for Marriage Licenses
Paid to Comptroller for Games of Chance Licenses
Paid to Comptroller for Bingo Licenses
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS
$
13,883.34
$
13,777.32
$
1919.84
$
591.00
$
697.50
$
15.00
$
416.25
$ 31,300.25
2007 TOWN OF LANSING WATER COLLECTION
Commercial, Residential & McKinne�'s
Month Water PenaLty Total
January $ 1,899.44 $ 86.21 $ 11985.65
February 78,233.79 231.80 78,465.59
March 11,847.77 254.46 12,102.23
April 931.81 37.00 968.81
May 87,700.93 312.31 88,013.24
June 61096.58 299.17 6,395.75
July 11120.33 85.33 1,205.66
August 87,972.53 262.03 88,234.56
September 14,288.17 478.05 14,766.22
October 51757.56 555.82 61313.38
November 90,731.23 175.80 90,907.03
December 10,037.74 486.60 10,524.34
TOTAL $ 396,617.88 $ 3,264.58 $399,882.46
Amount Re- levied on 2008 Town & County Tax Bills $7,847.76
(Fee charged to re -levy $713.45 & 662.73 penalty included = $1,376.18)
Grand Total Penalty $4,640.76
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TOWN OF LANSING
TAX WARRANT FOR THE YEAR 2007
Warrant ____________ ______________________ $11,329,573.50
Adjustments -------------------------- - - - - -- - 81612.31
Adjusted Warrant _... _........... _____ 11,3201961.19
First Installments ____________ ______________ 570,092.14
Service Charges ---------------- _...... _... 28 504.39
Full Payments ___________ __________________ 91804,731.74
Penalties ------------------ _...... _......... 3,495.25
Second Notice Fees ------------ ---------- 67.00
TOTAL COLLECTIONS $ 10,406,890.52
Total Outstanding $ 376,047.81
08 -28 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Besemer who moved its adoption and
seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that the following year 2008 - Agreement to Spend Highway Funds
be approved.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
APPROVE MINUTES:
A copy of the minutes of December 19th & 28th , 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:
08-29 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox:
RESOLVED, that the minutes of December 19th & 28th , 2007 are hereby
accepted as submitted.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
08-30 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr
seconded by Mr. Christopher:
Besemer who moved its adoption and
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk's Office be the official depositories for
all Town Accounts.
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Coucilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
RESOLUTION 08 -31
RESOLUTION RE- APPOINTING DAVID STOYELL TO
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LANSING HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
At the Organizational 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 2nd day of January,
2008, the following members being present: A. Scott Pinney, 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 Martin Christopher, and was duly seconded by Connie
Wilcox; and the vote was as follows: A. Scott Piney - aye, Francis Shattuck - aye,
Connie Wilcox - aye; Martin Christopher - aye; and Matthew Besemer - aye; and
the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing currently has a vacancy upon the Board of the
Lansing Housing Authority ( "LHA "), which vacancies are filled by Resolution of
this Board; and
WHEREAS, after a search for eligible and qualified candidates, David Stoyell, a
current member of the LHA Board, is deemed duly qualified and has agreed to
re- appointment; and
WHEREAS, after review and discussion of the foregoing, the Town Board of the
Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that David Stoyell be and hereby is appointed to the Board of the
Lansing Housing Authority for a 5 -year term, with such term to commence
effective as of January 1, 2008 and to terminate upon December 31, 2012, and to
serve thereupon at the pleasure of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing.
SEQRA: Type II.
2008 Supervisor's A eg_nda:
The Supervisor, A. Scott Pinney reviewed the following with Board Members,
1. Advertise for Town Constable
2, Time Clocks/ In Out Board
3. Employee Handbook/ Operational Policies
4, Appoint Personnel Committee
5. Design Drawings for Ball Fields
6, Restructure Planning and Zoning Department
RESOLUTION 08 -32
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RFP AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR
CONSTABLE AND POLICE SERVICES
At the Organizational 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 2nd day of January,
2008, the following members being present: A. Scott Pinney, 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: A. Scott Pinney - aye, Francis Shattuck - aye,
Connie Wilcox - aye; Martin Christopher - aye; and Matthew Besemer - aye; and
the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted:
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WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the provision of police and
constable services is critical and necessary for the welfare and benefit of the
Town and its residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, based upon what other Towns pay for contract services and the
Sheriff's current rates, the Town believes it is fiscally prudent to let such services
out for bid; and
WHEREAS, after review and discussion of the foregoing, the Town Board of the
Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor and /or Deputy Supervisor be and hereby are
directed and authorized to place a RFP in the official newspaper for the Town,
and in such other locations or delivered to such other persons as may or will
produce bids from qualified individuals, subject to the advance review of the text
thereof by Town Counsel.
SEQRA: Type Il.
RESOLUTION 08 -33
RESOLUTION APPOINTING PERSONNEL COMMITTEE FOR 2008
At the Organizational 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 2nd day of January,
2008, the following members being present: A. Scott Pinney, 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 Matthew
Besemer; and the vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney - aye, Francis Shattuck -
aye, Connie Wilcox - aye; Martin Christopher - aye; and Matthew Besemer - aye;
and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town has determined a continuing need for a standing
committee to address human resources and personnel issues and policies; and
WHEREAS, by law, such committee may be appointed by the Supervisor, and
the Supervisor desired input and assent thereto from the full Board before
proceeding; and
WHEREAS, there was a personnel committee, but the same has not met in
months and has been functionally disbanded; and
WHEREAS, after review and discussion of the foregoing, the Town Board of the
Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the existing personnel committee, if any, be and hereby is
disbanded; and it is further
RESOLVED, that a new Personnel Committee is hereby created; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Personnel Committee shall be a Committee of three persons
appointed by the Supervisor, or in his absence, by the Deputy Supervisor; and it
is further
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RESOLVED, that A. Scott Pinney, Connie Wilcox, and Sharon Bowman be and
hereby are appointed to said Personnel Committee; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Personnel Committee begin its work immediately, and that
the Personnel Committee specifically investigate, examine, research, make
findings and recommendations concerning, and report back to the full Board its
recommendations upon the following issues: (i) time clocks, digital or otherwise;
(ii) in/ out boards, digital or otherwise; (iii) changes to the Employee Handbook
and/or other operational policies; (iv) civil service roster descriptions,
assignments and updates thereto; and (v) the possible re- structuring of the
Planning Department, including, but not limited to, creating flow and
organizational charts and setting policies for the use and dissemination of
information to the Town Board and Planning Board, among others.
SEQRA: Type II.
RESOLUTION 08 -34
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
BALL FIELD DESIGN AGREEMENT
At the Organizational 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 2nd day of January,
2008, the following members being present: A. Scott Pinney, 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: A. Scott Pinney - aye, Francis Shattuck - aye,
Connie Wilcox - aye; Martin Christopher - aye; and Matthew Besemer - aye; and
the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town has previously examined the use of property owned by
the Town, as acquired from New York State with restrictions as to use for
recreational and other purposes, and contrasted the same with the
Comprehensive Plan and the desire for a Town Center; and
WHEREAS, bids to examine the relocation of ball fields and other recreational
opportunities were sought; and
WHEREAS, a bid was received from a qualified bidder, HMH Site & Sports
Design, Hughes Associates Landscape Architects, PLLC (herein "HMH "), and
after a review of the same with the Parks and Recreation Department, said bid
was recommended, examined, and is accepted by the Board; and
WHEREAS, after review and discussion of the foregoing, the Town Board of the
Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor and/or Deputy Supervisor be and hereby are
authorized to execute an agreement with HMH by, for, and in the name of the
Town of Lansing for a fee not to exceed $1,000.00 upon such terms as they deem
in the best interests of the Town.
SEQRA: Type II.
Other Business:
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The Town Board recognized the following 2008 Planning Board Officers and
Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals:
2008 Town Planning Board Officers.
Lin Davidson, Chair
Tom Ellis, Vice -Chair
Larry Zuidema, Secretary
David Hatfield, Treasurer
Mr. Shrivastava - 57 Murfield Drive.
2008 Zoning Board of Appeals.
Gregg Travis - Chair
Matt Besemer asked if there has been any follow -up on Mr. Shrivastava's
incident. Guy Krogh has contacted the Sheriff's Department in regards to this
matter and is waiting for a response from them after their investigation. Matt
asked if someone could contact Mr. Shrivastava to let him know that they are
waiting for the results of the investigation.
Executive Session.
08-35 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mr. Shattuck:
RESOLVED, that the Special Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive
Session at 7:18 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue.
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
08-36 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox:
RESOLVED, that the Executive Session is terminated and the Special
Meeting is reconvened at 7:44 p.m.
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
08-37 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr.
Christopher:
RESOLVED, that the Special Meeting is adjourned at the call of the
Supervisor at 7:45 p.m.
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye)
Vote of Town Board. (Aye)
Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk.
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