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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-07-16z
Regular Town Board Meeting
Date: July 16, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Lansing Town Hall Board Room
Agenda
1, Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
39 Pledge of Allegiance
4. Privilege of the Floor:
Anyone wishing to address the Board please approach the
podium and state your name and address. Five minute limit.
5. Engineer's Report
Consolidated Water District Extension - William Duthie
Consolidated Water District Extension - John Hicks
6. SEQRA NPH for Lansing Commons Subdivision /Cayuga Vista Drive (Seacord)
7. Planning Department Report
8. Highway Superintendent's Report
90 Parks and Recreation Report
Approve Michelle Calupca for position of Recreation Assistant
(Drop In Center)
10. Approve Minutes of June 181h and July 2nd, 2008
113 Review Financial Report of 2007
12. Approve Audit
13. Board Member Reports
14. Town Counsel Report
15. Executive Session if Needed
16, Adjourn Meeting
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July 16, 2008
The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Town Hall Board Room
at 6:00 p.m. with Supervisor Pinney presiding.
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
Guy Krogh
ROLL CALL
Supervisor Present
Councilperson Present
Councilperson Present
Councilperson Present
Councilperson Present
Town Clerk Present
Town Attorney Present
VISITORS: Jeff Overstrom, Dave Herrick, Dave and Joyce Heck, Matt Cooper,
Mary Kelly, Dan Veaner, Gayle Flinn, John Hicks, Ron Seacord, Wayne Matteson, Dick
Platt, Tyke Randall, Nancy Loncto, Clause Nyberg, Dave Buck and a couple of other
residents.
The Supervisor led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Privilege of the Floor:
Clause Nyberg:
Mr. Nyberg gave all an information sheet about the log cabin that the Town now
owns. He stated that this log cabin was built in 1749 which could possibly be the oldest
in the United States. He urged the Board to be very careful before giving it away. He
suggested placing it in Myers Park or Salt Point. He stated that the log cabin belongs to
the people and would give the community an identity. He urged the Board not to throw it
away.
Dave Heck.
Mr. Heck agreed with Mr. Nyberg and thought a good place for the log cabin
would be in the gravel pit at the four way stop in Myers.
Mr. Heck complemented the Highway Department for the mowing job they did in
Myers.
He asked if there were any changes in ownership or status as far as the old Chris
and Greens building. The Board stated that there has been no change.
Town Engineers Report:
Mr. Herrick went over the following agenda with all present:
ENGINEER'S AGENDA
1. Water System Planning and Maintenance
a. Town CWD, Extension #2 — Drake Road
Final inspection with Deputy Highway Superintendent week of July 21St
b. Town CWD, Extension # 1 — Algerine and Lansing Station Road
Final inspection with Deputy Highway Superintendent week of July 21St
Progress Schedule and Budget:
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Final payment will not be approved until outstanding claim by
Verizon is resolved.
c. Town CWD Extension — Duthie
Engineer's MPR prepared by L. Fabbroni is acceptable..
Description of materials list needs to include polyethylene
encasement.
Set date for SEQR and district extension public hearings.
d. Town CWD Extension — Hicks Subdivision
Section 3 of Engineer's MPR prepared by L. Fabbroni should be
revised to indicate that future water main extensions will originate at
East Shore Drive to avoid adding another pressure reducing
station. This was the original expectation when the water system in
the subdivision was designed by Gary Wood.
Mr. Herrick had a couple of changes to them.
Mr. Pinney stated that Mr. Hicks wants to put the entire piece of land in the
district instead of a small part of it. Mr. Herrick stated that this is acceptable.
Mr. Shattuck reminded the Board that seven or eight years ago, the Planning
Board wanted to make sure all developments had an access and egress for the
development.
2. Sanitary Sewer System Planning and Maintenance
a. Warren Road Sewer District
Prepare Agreement for Professional Services
Bill Duthie's property near the Highway Department:
Mr. Pinney met with Jack French and Mr. Duthie and it was decided that a 20
foot strip would be added to the west side of the existing parking lot. The Highway
Department will do the work and Mr. Duthie will pay for the materials. Mr. Duthie will
continue his quest to buy a piece of land from the Kingdom Farms where he would build
a separate driveway.
Mr. Herrick stated that this would not affect the water extension if it is done
properly.
The following resolution was then offered:
Public Interest Order and Notice of Public Hearing for Hicks /Murfield Drive CWD
Boundary Change and Declaration of Intent and Establishment of Public Hearing
for SEQRA Review of Environmental Impacts:
RESOLUTION 08 =189
PUBLIC INTEREST ORDER AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR
HICKS /MURFIELD DRIVE CWD BOUNDARY CHANGE
AND
DECLARATION OF INTENT AND ESTABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR
SEQRA REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town
Town of Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on the 16th
members being present: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor;
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Martin Christopher,
Besemer, Councilperson; and the following members
of Lansing held in and for the
day of July, 2008, the following
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson;
Councilperson; and Matthew
being absent: none; and the
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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: A. Scott Pinney —
yes, Connie Wilcox — yes; Francis Shattuck — yes; Martin Christopher — yes; and
Matthew Besemer — yes; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was
duly adopted:
WHEREAS, John Hicks (the "Developer ") has petitioned for an extension of the
boundaries of the Consolidated Water District (the "CWD:) to encompass property only
partly within the CWD and to service a private residence not yet within the CWD along
Murfield Drive; and
WHEREAS, the Developer had previously signed a Developer's Agreement to
reimburse the Town for all costs associated with the subdivision, including water district
extensions, publication and filing fees, and engineering and legal fees; and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer believes that extending the CWD is in the public
interest as the district would benefit from a no cost extension and the extension of the
CWD in that area will better serve the residents in that area if and when the Developer
creates future subdivisions and closes loops in roadways and watermains, and as the
Developer is proposing to install, at his expense, such service lines, and the Town
Board has considered such issues and agrees with such assessment; and
WHEREAS, the Developer's Engineer has submitted engineering feasibility studies and
plans that show that the project is feasible, which studies and plans have been
formalized as a map plan and report ( "MPR ") for the proposed extension, and the Town
desires to proceed with formal procedures to amend the boundary of the CWD; and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to proceed towards establishment of the CWD extension
by boundary change pursuant to the provisions of Town Law Article 12 -A; and finds that
all proceedings to date have been in compliance therewith; and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to proceed towards establishment of the CWD boundary
extension by boundary change pursuant to the provisions of Town Law Article 12 -A and
finds that an environmental review of the project is necessary to examine the
environmental impacts of such proposed District Extension, and review the proposal in
light of the Town's Land Use Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, no portion of the extension is located within any designated agriculture
district; and
WHEREAS, upon due consideration of all facts and circumstances surrounding the
foregoing, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has
RESOLVED, that the engineering report of Lawrence P. Fabbroni, P.E., L.S. dated July
11, 2008, is hereby found complete and accurate and has been prepared in accord with
the NYS Town Law, and which MPR is hereby approved and deemed final - and the
Town Clerk is directed to keep complete copies on file at the Town Clerk's Office for
public review and examination; and it is further;
RESOLVED, that such boundary change and extension be and are deemed to be in the
public interest and the best interests of affected landowners and others in the Murfield
Drive and Waterwagon Road vicinities; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adopts an Order pursuant to Town Law §209 -
d as follows:
(1) The boundaries of the proposed district are inclusive of the following tax
parcel number(s), and the assessment map and property descriptions there
for are expressly incorporated herein: 42. -1- 1.122, which parcels are more
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particularly shown and described upon the map filed at the Town Clerk's
Office and in the MPR, to which reference is hereby made and which map
and MPR are expressly herein incorporated;
(2) The construction and improvements consist of 1007- of 3 /a" line from the
existing watermain north of Murfield Drive and east of the end gate valve near
an existing hydrant, all together with related appurtenances;
(3) The estimated cost of the proposed improvements is $2,500.00, which is the
maximum amount proposed to be expended by the Developer (there is no
cost to the Town or the CWD for the extension);
(4) One time hook -up and connection fees are estimated at $509.00; being
comprised of Bolton Point connection fees of $250.00, the cost of a %11 meter
at $69.00, an inspection fee of $190.00 — the cost of the linear footage of the
service line connection being in the improvement budget;
(5) No district financing is applicable to this project, all of which costs have been
paid, or which will be paid, solely by the Developer;
(6) The Map, Plan and Report are on file for public review and inspection at the
Office of the Town Clerk;
(7) A public hearing upon such proposed district will be held at 6:05 p.m. upon
August 20, 2008 at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New
York, and to thereat hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, and to
take such action thereon as is required or permitted by law; and
(8) The Map, Plan and Report describes in detail how the financing, hook -up
costs, and other costs and expenses, were estimated and computed for a
typical property, including the first year's estimated costs of (i) an O &M fee of
$150.00, payable through tax assessment upon the benefited parcels, and (ii)
an average water use fee of $137.00 per year for the sole residence in the
boundary extension.
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 and copy of the
Order to be published in the Town's official newspaper not less than 10 nor more than
20 days before such public hearing, and posted on the Town's official signboard not
less than 10 nor more than 20 days before such public hearing; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk file a certified copy of this Resolution and Order with
the NYS Comptroller at or about the time of the publication hereof; and it is further
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that
1. This action is classified as an Unlisted Action pursuant to 6 NYCRR
Part 617.2(ak);
2. The Town Board of the Town of Lansing proposes to be the Lead
Agency for environmental review, subject to consent or any
requests of coordinated or independent review by any Involved or
Interested Agency, as applicable;
3. The Involved Agencies are determined to be the NYS Department
of Environmental Conservation, the NYS Comptroller's Office, the
Town of Lansing Planning Board, the NYS Office of Parks,
Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Southern Cayuga Lake
Intermunicipal Water Commission, and the NYS and Tompkins
County Health Departments;
4. The sole Interested Agency is deemed to be SCLIWC;
and it is further
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RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing will be held
Road, Lansing, New York, being in the Town ow
2008, at 6:10 o'clock P.M., to consider a SEQRA
the proposed CWD boundary extension for the
Extension, and to hear all persons interested in
action thereon as is required or permitted by law;
at the Lansing Town Hall,
F Lansing, on the 20th day
review of the environmental
Murfield Drive /Hicks CWD
the subject thereof, and to
and it is further
29 Auburn
of August,
impacts of
Boundary
take such
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 14 days
before the said public hearing; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk immediately issue and deliver a Notice of Intent
relative to Lead Agency status to all Involved and Interested Agencies.
SEQRA: Unlisted Action
Public Interest Order and Notice of Public Hearing for Duthie /Town Barn Road
CWD Boundary Change and Declaration of Intent and Establishment of Public
Hearing for SEQWRA Review of Environmental Impacts:
RESOLUTION 08 -190
PUBLIC INTEREST ORDER AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR
DUTHIE /TOWN BARN ROAD CWD BOUNDARY CHANGE
AND
DECLARATION OF INTENT AND ESTABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR
SEQRA REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
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 16th day of July, 2008, the following
members being present: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson;
Francis Shattuck, 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 Connie Wilcox, and was
duly seconded by Martin Christopher; and the vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney —
yes, Connie Wilcox — yes; Francis Shattuck — yes; Martin Christopher — yes; and
Matthew Besemer — yes; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was
duly adopted:
WHEREAS, William Duthie (the "Developer ") has petitioned for an extension of the
boundaries of the Consolidated Water District (the "CWD:) to encompass property along
and behind Town Barn Road, north of the existing Town Highway Barn; and
WHEREAS, the Developer had previously signed a Developer's Agreement to
reimburse the Town for all costs associated with the subdivision, including water district
extensions, publication and filing fees, and engineering and legal fees; and
WHEREAS, the Town Engineer believes that extending the CWD is in the public
interest as the district would benefit from a no cost extension and the extension of the
CWD in that area will better serve the residents and businesses in that area as the
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Developer is proposing to install, at his expense, an 8" main and fire hydrants, and the
Town Board has considered such issues and agrees with such assessment; and
WHEREAS, the Developer's Engineer has submitted engineering feasibility studies and
plans that show that the project is feasible, which studies and plans have been
formalized as a map plan and report ( "MPR ") for the proposed extension, and the Town
desires to proceed with formal procedures to amend the boundary of the CWD; and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to proceed towards establishment of the CWD extension
by boundary change pursuant to the provisions of Town Law Article 12 -A; and finds that
all proceedings to date have been in compliance therewith; and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to proceed towards establishment of the CWD boundary
extension by boundary change pursuant to the provisions of Town Law Article 12 -A and
finds that an environmental review of the project is necessary to examine the
environmental impacts of such proposed District Extension, and review the proposal in
light of the Town's Land Use Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, no portion of the extension is located within any designated agriculture
district; and
WHEREAS, upon due consideration of all facts and circumstances surrounding the
foregoing, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has
RESOLVED, that the engineering report of Lawrence P. Fabbroni, P.E., L.S. dated June
27, 2008, is hereby found complete and accurate and has been prepared in accord with
the NYS Town Law, and which MPR is hereby approved and deemed final - and the
Town Clerk is directed to keep complete copies on file at the Town Clerk's Office for
public review and examination; and it is further;
RESOLVED, that such boundary change and extension be and are deemed to be in the
public interest and the best interests of affected landowners and others in the Town
Barn Road vicinity; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adopts an Order pursuant to Town Law §209 -
d as follows:
(9) The boundaries of the proposed district are inclusive of the following tax
parcel number(s), and the assessment map and property descriptions there
for are expressly incorporated herein: 30. -1 -16.3, which parcels are more
particularly shown and described upon the map filed at the Town Clerk's
Office and in the MPR, to which reference is hereby made and which map
and MPR are expressly herein incorporated;
(10) The construction and improvements consist of 579 of 8" watermain, 1
connection to existing CWD pipes, 145' of 1.5" service line, an 8" gate valve,
and one hydrant assembly, all together with related appurtenances;
(11) The estimated cost of the proposed improvements is $38,000.00, which is the
maximum amount proposed to be expended by the Developer (there is no
cost to the Town or the CWD for the extension);
(12) One time hook -up and connection fees are estimated at $509.00; being
comprised of Bolton Point connection fees of $250.00, the cost of a %)I meter
at $69.00, an inspection fee of $190.00 — the cost of the linear footage of the
1.5" service line being in the improvement budget;
(13) No district financing is applicable to this project, all of which costs have been
paid, or which will be paid, solely by the Developer;
(14) The Map, Plan and Report are on file for public review and inspection at the
Office of the Town Clerk;
(15) A public hearing upon such proposed district will be held at 6:15 p.m. upon
August 20, 2008 at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New
York, and to thereat hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, and to
take such action thereon as is required or permitted by law; and
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(16) The Map, Plan and Report describes in detail how the financing, hook -up
costs, and other costs and expenses for a typical district property were
estimated and computed, including the first year's estimated costs of (i) an
O &M fee of $150.00, payable through tax assessment upon the benefited
parcels, and (ii) an average water use fee of $686.56 per year for the sole
parcel in the boundary extension, being a commercial water user with a first
year's estimated usage of 50,200 gallons.
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 and copy of the
Order to be published in the Town's official newspaper not less than 10 nor more than
20 days before such public hearing, and posted on the Town's official signboard not
less than 10 nor more than 20 days before such public hearing; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk file a certified copy of this Resolution and Order with
the NYS Comptroller at or about the time of the publication hereof; and it is further
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that
5. This action is classified as an Unlisted Action pursuant to 6 NYCRR
Part 617.2(ak);
6. The Town Board of the Town of Lansing proposes to be the Lead
Agency for environmental review, subject to consent or any
requests of coordinated or independent review by any Involved or
Interested Agency, as applicable;
7. The Involved Agencies are determined to be the NYS Department
of Environmental Conservation, the NYS Comptroller's Office, the
Town of Lansing Planning Board, the NYS Office of Parks,
Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Southern Cayuga Lake
lntermunicipal Water Commission, and the NYS and Tompkins
County Health Departments;
8. The sole Interested Agency is deemed to be SCLIWC;
and it is further
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 the 20th day of August,
2008, at 6:20 o'clock P.M., to consider a SEQRA review of the environmental impacts of
the proposed CWD boundary extension for the Town Barn Road Subdivision, and to
hear all persons 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 14 days
before the said public hearing; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk immediately issue and deliver a Notice of Intent
relative to Lead Agency status to all Involved and Interested Agencies.
SEQRA: Unlisted Action
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Warren Road Sewer District:
Mr. Herrick stated that the 30 days will be up soon on the Warren Road Sewer
District and we will need to consult Municipal Solutions to secure a grant and /or a loan.
Special Meeting:
Mr. Pinney stated that the Town Board will hold a Special Meeting on July 23,
2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room.
Lansing Commons Subdivision:
Mr. Pinney stated that after reviewing the County's 239 review he felt there would
be more changes and that setting a public hearing was probably premature at this point.
Mr. Seacord and his Engineer asked the Board what they needed to do at this
point. There was some confusion as to what the next step was. After some discussion it
was decided to hold a Public Hearing and if need be, the Hearing could remain open,
therefore the following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION 08 -191
DECLARATION OF INTENT AND ESTABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR
SEQRA REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS FOR LANSING COMMONS
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 16th day of July, 2008, the following
members being present: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson;
Francis Shattuck, 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 Connie Wilcox, and was
duly seconded by Matthew Besemer; and the vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney —
yes, Connie Wilcox — yes; Francis Shattuck — yes; Martin Christopher — yes; and
Matthew Besemer — yes; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was
duly adopted:
WHEREAS, J. Ronald Seacord (the "Developer ") has proposed a subdivision along
Cayuga Vista Drive that envisions higher density housing, with up to 37 lots, and the
development and dedication of drainage and wastewater districts; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Intent and LEAF has been submitted that has been distributed
for comment and review to all Involved Agencies and Interested Agencies, and all such
Agencies have responded and /or 30 days has passed since delivery of the Notice of
Intent and LEAF; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby classifies the proposed action of adopting the
amendments and updates to the Town's Subdivision Regulations as a Type I SEQRA
action pursuant to 6 NYCRR � 617.4; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, at the request of the Planning Board, desires to conduct a
SEQRA review to examine the environmental impacts of such proposed development,
and to review the same in light of the Town's Land Use Ordinance and Comprehensive
Plan, and accordingly, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby:
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that
1. This action is classified as a Type I Action pursuant to 6 NYCRR
Part 617.4;
2. The Town Board of the Town of Lansing proposes to be the Lead
Agency for environmental review, subject to consent or any
requests of coordinated or independent review by any Involved or
Interested Agency, as applicable;
3. The Involved Agencies are determined to be the Tompkins County
Health Department, the Tompkins County Planning Department,
the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation,
the NYS and Tompkins County Health Departments, the NYS
Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the Southern
Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission, the Town of
Lansing Planning Board, and the Town of Lansing Zoning Board of
Appeals;
4. The Interested Agencies are determined to be the Lansing Housing
Authority;
and it is further
RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing will be held at the
Road, Lansing, New York, being in the Town of Lansi
2008, at 6:25 o'clock P.M., to consider a SEQRA review
the proposed project known as Lansing Commons, and
the subject thereof, and to take such action thereon as
and it is further
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Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn
ng, on the 20th day of August,
of the environmental impacts of
to hear all persons interested in
is required or permitted by law;
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.
SEQRA: Type I Action.
Planning Office Report:
Monthly Report:
Mr. Platt went over his monthly report and stated that they were down in permits
from last year by 10 and down in project costs by $1,558,485.55.
Monthly Activity Report:
Mr. Platt read and went over the following report:
Code Office Monthly Activity Report
JUNE, 2008
Planning Board — June 9
1. SEQR Public Hearing, N. Triphammer Condo Project (John O'Connor)
2. Public 1- Iearings on S -"QR & Application., Donna Moore Flag L,ot, Asbury Road
(approved)
3. Public Hearings on SEQR & Appl.ication, Richard Pinney Flag Lot, Triphammer Terrace
(approved)
4. Preliminary Site Plan, East Shore Skate Park, 2073 I:. Shore Drive
5. Final Approval, Roger Sovocool 1 lot subdivision, Old Orchard Road (landlocked
w /d.eeded right of way)
b. Review Preliminary Plat, Phase 1, Lansing Commons (Ron Seacord)
7. Preliminary Site Plan Review, S.E.E. Associates, 3109 N. 7 riphammer Road
8. Discussion with Pete Peters concerns regarding requirements for Common Field
Inc.(Chris Muka) Nature Preserve, Salmon Creek Road
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Planning Board — June 23
1. Approved :Final Site Plan, SJ* E. Associates
2. Set Public Hearing, Payne Flag :Lot, Munson Road
3. Set Public Hearings, SEQR & Application, Duthie /Verizon Site Plan
4. Review Planning Board By Laws and discuss updating
5. Discuss possibly adding "puppy mill" regulations to Ordinance
6. Resolution to annex proposed Ordinance changes and Planning Board 100-+- list to
Planning Board minutes
Zoning Board of Appeals — June17
1. Public Hearings on SEQR & Application for Rick Pinney Area Variance, Farrell Road 9
( denied)
2. Public I- learings on SEQR and Application., Anthony 1.3ower landlocked one lot
subdivision w /deeded right of «-ay, Dublin Road (approved)
3. Public Hearing on SEQR & Application, Ron Ronsvalle, variance to create PDA on
parcel less than 5 acres — North Triphammer Road, Tax parcel No. 42. -1 -15 (recently
filled vacant lot just North of Cavuga 1_.andscape)
4. Discuss application, Albert Lacko, split parcel at 2065 E. Shore Drive. Mr. I..acko will
return with definite plan.
5. Accept Application for Variance, Chris Muka, Common Field Inc., cabin setback on
Salmon Creek. Road
6. Accept application and set Public Hearings, Patty Koltko, mother in law apartment,
2790 N. Triphammer Road
Training — Dick and Lynn. attended program sponsored by Simpson Strong Tie at the Dryden
Fire House on pressure treated decks and related fastening systems.
Complaints
Llandlord/tenant, no water
Total: I
Fire Safety Inspections & Reinspections
Total: 6
Construction Inspections
Total: Approximately 90
Operating Permits :Issued
June total: 1 2008 Total: 3
New Addresses
Total: 12 (Lynn worked with Jane B. VanDerzee on addresses for Cornell properties on Warren
Drive, Snyder Road and Sweazey Road.)
Expired Permit Notices
Total: 14
Electrical Certificates Issued
Total: 12
Electrical Inspections
Total: Approximately 48
Recreation Department's Report:
Mr. Colt went over the following with all present:
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Town Board Meefi-ng
RECREATION
. Manv of our summer Programs are underway and are full.. The "Day Camp" relnains to
be one of our feature programs under the direction of Sue Frahln and group of great
counsetors. The Day Camp has many organized. i -LI1.1 tions including trips to the Hanger
Theater, Yaman Park Beach, Fossil .-Hunting at Cargill. In carp activities include,
puppet shows, reading time, swimming, bike rodeo, talent show, pil..lokv making, son s,
The Tin Can Fantasy Factory and. a lot more.
0 We have another 20 programs set and ready to start at the end of the nacnat.h. and in ea.rly,
August.
0 We were successful. in. finding our fourth WSI swim instructor. We have a. really good
teaching team and as of now we have over 210 participants registered for lessons over 2
sessions and.8 levels. _Emily Cleve:la:n.d is our aquatics director.
Our Travel Baseball teams will be ending their sea_soras by the end. of this month. Our
12U Travel Softball team actually ended Lip playing in the 14U league because no other
towns aro und. us including Cot tlalacl a.n.cl Horner had. a 12U tea an. to 1?1:ay.
® Fall registrations are
coming in witli
Football (YFL) set
to start on August '18th and our
in -house soccer program
to start in early Septe.mber.
PARKS
Myers Park is very busy. All c:at.aap sites are sold out for every weekend in. Julti, and
August. So far things have gone very- smoothly (that's scary). Pavilions are equally as
busy. Weekends in July are sold.
Concerts - tomorrow is our. 4tI, scheduled. concert "The :ageless Jazz Band' 'I7acx
bandstand is working out well and we have lost one concert to bad weather,
1 met with Ted Ball from Selective Insurance to review our facility. l believe thc,it it was a
very favorable tour rind.'Fed will follow up with a vrritten sumni a.ry°.
New safety sur.faci.n.g was .installed a.t the Ba.l].fi.el.d. playground around the swings,
climber and the large slide.
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® The State Department did. send. us a payment of °036,1.98.44 as a part of the grant marked
for Salt Point. Current1v there is still $12,066.14 to be received, I am working with them
to dete.rtnine how this is to be do7ie and what more they need.
Appoint Michelle Calupca as Recreation Assistant:
RESOLUTION 08 -192
APPOINTMENT OF MICHELLE CALUPCA:
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 16th day of July, 2008, the
following members being present: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Connie Wilcox,
Councilperson; Francis Shattuck, 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 Mr. Shattuck, and was duly seconded by Mr. Besemer; and
the vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney — Aye, Connie Wilcox — Aye; Francis
Shattuck — 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 Drop In Center advertised for an open
position of Recreation Assistant and
WHEREAS, after numerous applicants were interviewed, it was decided
that Michelle Calupca was the best candidate and therefore it is
RESOLVED, that Michelle Calupca is hereby appointed to the position of
Recreation Assistant to the Drop In Center effective immediately at a pay rate of
$ 10.28 per hour.
Salt Point:
Mr. Pinney asked Mr. Colt what kind of comments and /or concerns he was
getting on Salt Point in lieu of all of the changes.
Mr. Colt stated that he has had nothing but good comments. He talked to Jim
Anderson and Charlie Nedrow whom both agree with it being a great asset. Mr. Nyberg
also stated that it is fantastic and the Town should be very proud of it.
Mr. Christopher asked how the new security was handling things. Mr. Colt felt
everything was going great and had no complaints.
Approval of Minutes:
RESOLUTION NO. 08 —193
A copy of the minutes of June 18th and July 2nd, being given to the Board
Members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make corrections or to
accept the same as submitted.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that the minutes of June 18th and July 2 "d, 2008 are hereby
approved as submitted.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson
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Vote of Town Board I .. (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Financial Report of 2007:
Gayle Flinn and Pat Jordan from Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little, Mickelson &
Company went over the audit they performed on the Town of Lansing's records for the
year 2007,
They stated that everything went very well. The report was missing information
that comes from Bolton Point's financial report which is incomplete at this time. The
report should be finished soon and the figures will be inserted in the Town's documents.
The financial report will be approved at the next regular meeting.
Approve Audit and Budget Modifications•
RESOLUTION 08 —194
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the
following bills and to make the following budget modifications:
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 007
DATED 7/16/08
AUDITED VOUCHER #'s
PREPAY VOUCHER #'s
AUDITED TA VOUCHER #'s
585-709
585-589
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FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND $ 607456.77
HIGHWAY FUND $ 575,854.27
LANSING LIGHTING $ 101.97
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS
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4,680,63
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CHERRY ROAD SEWER
TRUST & AGENCY
CWD EXTENSION #1
CWD EXTENSION #2
FROM TO
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00.00
45,538.82
$ 59,165.00
2,241.86
FOR
A1990.400 Al 440.401 From Contingency to Engineer P &M
SW1990.400 SW8340.400 From Contingency to Transmission & Dist
DA5730 DA5130.200 From BAN Proceeds to Machinery Equipment
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. (Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson
. (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
. (Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson
. (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
. (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Bud Shattuck:
Pay Period Changes:
AMOUNT
1,000.00
25,000.00
533, 000.00
Mr. Shattuck stated that all Councilpersons, the Town Historian and one Town
Justice are paid once a month which is a different pay period than the rest of the Town
Employees. He has discussed this with Sharon Bowman and asked the Board if they
would have any objections to all Town Employees being paid bi- weekly. There were no
objections.
Connie Wilcox:
Lansing Housing Authority:
The Housing Authority will hold a chicken BBQ on August 2, 2008 with the
proceeds going towards the Bob Baker memorial garden.
Scott Pinney:
Landscaping in the Front of the Town Hall:
Mr. Pinney stated that landscaping in the front of the building is deteriorating. He
has discussed this with Lynn Day as this is his expertise. The kids from the Parks and
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Recreation Department could help him with this project. Mr. Pinney felt that since this is
Lynn's busy time of year, he could accumulate compensation time not to exceed 40
hours. After some discussion and concerns from the Board, they felt the compensation
time would have to be taken by December 31, 2008.
Connie felt the flag stones should be looked at also as they are getting loose and
need to be replaced or fixed.
Time Off without Pay:
Mr. Pinney stated that a Department Head has asked for help in whether or not
to allow time off without pay to an employee who has used up their sick and personnel
time but would still like time off. After some discussion and concerns it was decided that
Mr. Pinney needs to get more information regarding this issue before a decision can be
made.
SPCA and Country Acres:
A meeting has been set up with the SPCA for next week at which time we should
get a price proposal and another meeting has been set up with Country Acres for the
following week. Scott will keep the Board updated.
Increase in IRS mileage rates:
The IRS has increased their mileage allowance from 50.5 cents per mile to 58.5
cents. Mr. Shattuck thought we would automatically change without a resolution. Mr.
Krogh thought the personnel policy had a reimbursement rate in it therefore he thought
we could do a blanket resolution that would allow us to change when the IRS changes
without doing a resolution each time. After some discussion, the following resolution
was adopted.:
RESOLUTION 08 A95
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 16th day of July, 2008, the following
members being present: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson;
Francis Shattuck, 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 Mr. Shattuck, and was
duly seconded by Mrs. Wilcox; and the vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney — Aye,
Connie Wilcox — Aye; Francis Shattuck — Aye, Martin Christopher — Aye; and Matthew
Besemer — Aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 - 0, and was duly
adopted:
RESOLVED, that as of July 1St, 2008 the IRS increased the mileage
allowance from 50.5 cents per mile to 58.5 cents through December 31, 2008,
therefore it is
RESOLVED, that all Town Employees will receive 58.5 cents per mile
reimbursement for each mile they use their personal vehicles for Town business
rectroactive from July 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2008.
Mr. Shattuck:
Bus Service in the Town:
Mr. Shattuck received a letter from Sharon Bowman stating that she has received
a letter from a Lansing resident concerned about the lack of bus service. Dan
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Konowalow is the Town's representative on TCAT so Mr. Pinney will have Mrs.
Bowman send the letter on the Mr. Konowalow.
Truck Traffic on Woodsedge Drive:
There was a conversation between the Code Office and the Supervisor's Office
in regard to the truck traffic on Woodsedge Drive. It was the consensus that trucks
should be allowed but there are signs stating that there is no truck traffic allowed. Mr.
Shattuck stated there was some history to this and will contact Jack French as he felt he
would know why the signs were put up.
Zoning Committee:
Mr. Shattuck asked what the status of the committee was. Mr. Pinney stated that the
deadline was yesterday but only eight people applied so the deadline has been
extended to August 1 st
Hours of Training for the Planning Board:
Mr. Shattuck stated that some individuals are going to training that is over and
above the required number of hours. He felt this may need to be stopped in order to cut
costs. He also stated that there were two Planning Board Members and one ZBA
Alternate that did not complete their required number of hours of training for 2007.
These individuals will be contacted by Rachel Jacobsen to make sure they turned in all
of their hours before taking the next step.
Planning Board By -Laws:
Mr. Shattuck stated that by -laws were mentioned in the Planning Departments
monthly report. He just wanted to make it clear that the Planning Board does not have
their own by -laws. The laws are set by the Town Board. It was the consensus of the
Board to have Lorraine Schmitt make the Planning Board aware of this.
Connie Wilcox:
Laurel in Ithaca Journal:
Connie commended Mr. Pinney on the laurel in the Ithaca Journal on Saturday.
This was in regard to the new lights at the corner of North Triphammer and Asbury
Roads,
Executive Session:
RESOLUTION 08 —196
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mr. Besemer:
RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting be adjourned to go into Executive Session
to discuss a litigation matter at 8:21 p.m.
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End Executive Session:
... (Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson
... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
(Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson
(Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
(Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
RESOLUTION 08 - 197
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RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox:
RESOLVED, that the Executive Session be terminated and the Regular Meeting
be reconvened at 8:43 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) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Adjourn Meeting:
RESOLUTION 08 —198
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting is hereby adjourned at the call of the
Supervisor at 8:44 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) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk.
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