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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-08-20273
Regular Town Board Meeting
Date: August 20, 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. 6:05 p.m. - Public Hearing for Hicks /Murfield Drive CWD Boundary Change
6. 6:10 p.m. - Public Hearing for SEQRA Review of Environmental Impacts for
Hicks /Murfield Drive
7. 6:15 p.m. - Public Hearing for Duthie /Town Barn Rd CWD Boundary Change
8. 6:20 p.m. - Public Hearing for SEQRA Review of Environmental Impacts
Duthie/Town Barn Road
99 6:25 p.m. - Public Hearing for SEQRA Review of Environmental Impacts for
Lansing Commons
10. Lansing Summer Recreation Day Camp Presentation - Sue Frahm
118 Planning Department Report
12. Highway Superintendent's Report
13. Log Cabin
140 Dog Control
150 Status Report - Zoning Ordinance Committee
168 Approve Minutes of July 16th, 2008
17, Approve Audit
186 Approve Financial Report of 2007
19, Board Member Reports
20, Town Counsel Report
21. Executive Session if Needed
223 Adjourn Meeting
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August 20, 2008
The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at the Lansing 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: Jack French, Jeff Overstrom, Charles and Sheila Nedrow, Dan Veaner, Arthur
and Catherine Milligan, Mary Kelly, Abigail Smith, Susan Frahm, Ken Felch, Ron Parks,
Louise Barr, Roger and Marilyn Hagin, Brian Siddall, Donna Scott, Amanda Steinhardt,
Rachil Fish, Paul Costantini, Dave and Joyce Heck, Ted and Martha Laux, Frank Barry,
Edward and Peg Ebersold, Bill Thibault, Liz Lindberg, Matt Cooper, Dave Buck, Stefan
and Sylvia Minott, Nancy Loncto, Susan Tabrizi, David Helmer, Alyssa Fontaine, Tim
Ashmore, Jill Vaughan, Dorthea Hautaniemi, Ann Marie Hautaniemi, Deb Harper,
Melissa Stephenson, Susan Hinderliter and a few other residents.
The Supervisor led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
Cayuga Farms Development:
Jill Vauqhan — 2897 North Triphammer Road:
Ms. Vaughan voiced her concerns about a proposed development on North
Triphammer Road. This development would be across the road from her house. She
asked how to stay informed as many of the neighbors have many questions and
concerns.
Mr. Pinney informed her that this project was a long way from getting any type of
approval. Said approval will first come from the Planning Board. He also told her to
check online to look over all of the Planning Board agendas.
Zoning Ordinance Changes:
Paul Costantini — 1 Whispering Pines Drive:
Mr. Costantini stated that he is a little disappointed with the Board for looking at
changes to the zoning ordinance as many people in the Town worked a lot of hours on
the present ordinance. Also, the Town paid Mr. Tom Neiderkorn to work with the
residents. Zoning has to have stability. You need to know that it's not going to change a
year or more down the road after you invest in a several hundred thousand dollar
house. He stated that he was a little worried about changes to the present ordinance.
He asked if the meetings of the new committee were going to be open to the public
Mr. Pinney stated that by law they do not have to be open to the public but that it
will be left up to the committee to decide and the Town Board will not control how the
committee works.
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Mr. Costantini stated that there were people that were very instrumental in the
present ordinance that were rejected from the committee. Mr. Pinney stated that they
tried to get the best representation for the whole Town.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING FOR HICKS CWD BOUNDARY CHANGE:
RESOLUTION 08 —199
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Besemer:
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing for the Hicks CWD Boundary Change is
hereby opened at 6:09 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
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING:
RESOLUTION 08 — 200
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public
Hearing was closed at 6:10 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
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON SEQRA FOR HICKS =MURFIELD DRIVE:
RESOLUTION 08 — 201
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing on the SEQRA for the John Hicks property
on Murfield Drive is hereby opened at 6:11 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
Mr. Shattuck reminded everyone that less than a year ago there was an incident
where a bullet from the Tompkins County Fish and Game Club went through a residents
window in the Murfield Drive area. He stated that the Board talked about looking for a
different place for the fish and game club which would be safer and away from a
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residential area. He stated that he does not want this matter to be dropped as this will
open the area up even closer to the fish and game club.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING:
RESOLUTION 08 — 202
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher and seconded by Mr. Besemer:
RESOLVED, that all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public
Hearing is closed at 6:13 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
DOG CONTROL:
Mr. Pinney opened the floor to anyone who wanted to speak regarding dog
control in the Town. The following people voiced their concerns:
Mary Kelly:
Mrs. Kelly stated that she FOILED the Town today to receive a copy of Country
Acres proposal and was denied via email from the Supervisor's Office. She was denied
as the Town was currently in negotiations with the SPCA and Country Acres for animal
control services and also the fact that not all Board members had yet read the proposal.
She stated that the contract with Country Acres was discussed at the July 2 "d
meeting. She stated that Sharon Bowman informed her that a vote on the proposals
was likely to take place at the September Board Meeting. She asked if the Town's
people would be allowed to view the proposed contracts prior to the vote so they can
compare and if not, why? As a Lansing Town resident, she requested a Public Hearing
on the matter.
Mr. Pinney stated that is was on the agenda tonight to receive public input and
that he was not planning on putting this to a vote tonight. A new contract was just
received from Country Acres and we also just got the new SPCA proposal this week.
Brenda Robinson — 374 Asbury Road:
The SPCA helped her with a cat and kitten matter next to her property. She said
it was a bad situation and could have been worse if the SPCA did not help her out. She
felt the SPCA was closest and best facility for dog and cat control. Tax dollars should
go to the best place.
Donna Scott — 535 Lansing Station Road:
She is a volunteer for the SPCA. She stated that the SPCA and also Country
Acres were at the Groton Old Home Days this past Saturday. A woman came to her
booth and gave them a bag of dog food as she had a bad experience with Country
Acres which involved her 7 year old dog. She strongly urged the Town Board to support
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the SPCA and to use their services for dog and cat control. She would be willing to pay
more in taxes if it were to go with the SPCA.
Amanda Steinhardt —114 East Lake Road.
She is a new SPCA Board Member. She also came to the Clerk's Office to get a
copy of the Country Acres proposal and was denied. She felt that at 2.75 per capita was
not allowing the SPCA to make money. The SPCA serves a public service to Tompkins
County, not in Cortland County like Country Acres does. She asked the Board to
consider a service that serves Tompkins County. She stated that Country Acres has no
website and they are 25 miles away. She wondered what their response time would be.
She also asked what the Board would base their decision on. She asked the Board to
not look at this as a cost valuation as she stated you get what you pay for.
Alyssa Fontaine —151 Sweazey Road:
She stated that she appreciated that the Board was listening to their comments.
She felt it was hard to speak without having both contracts to look over and compare.
She felt people are willing to pay for 24 hour emergency service. Homer is a very long
distance to pick -up a dog. She felt that knowing the SPCA is a no kill shelter is a good
thing.
Abigail Smith — SPCA director:
She informed the Board that the County does support a cat control program but
the SPCA is able to respond to cat emergencies during the middle of the night because
they have officers in the field in that area. The contract with the County does not state
that there is 24 hours service for the entire county for cat emergencies. The contract
only supports cat control as it helps the SPCA provide services for feral cats and the
spaying and neutering program which is the County's primary concern as it is a health
issue.
Susanne Hinderliter:
Supports the SPCA as they offer caring and education on how to take care of
pets. She would be reassured in knowing if she dropped off an abandon cat or kitten at
the SPCA, it would be taken care of and later adopted out.
Bud Shattuck:
Bud informed all present that the only issue for the Town is dog control, not cats. He
has received letters and emails from a lot of people in support of the SPCA. He stated
that he personally uses the SPCA services. He also gets calls from people that say
taxes are too high across the board and it is his job and the rest of the Boards job to
keep taxes down. The Board supports all of the people in the Town including the ones
that have children and are struggling to support those children. He said it is a financial
question, and this has to be taken into consideration. Mr. Shattuck stated that
$ 18,000.00 would be one full percentage on the taxes.
Marty Christopher.
He stated that all of the Board has been dwelling on this ever since the issue came up
and it won't be an easy decision. With budget season coming up, they will look at every
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penny. They will also represent people who don't own pets. Everything will be taken into
consideration.
Amanda Steinhardt:
The SPCA contract price is based on $ 2.75 per capita or $ 3.00 per capita for a little
more service. The SPCA serves the entire population, not just pet owners. They are not
Anift a for profit entity. She cannot believe Country Acres could offer the same services for
the $18,000.00 figure.
Connie Wilcox:
The Board has to look at the bottom line. With everything going up, this could mean a
lot to a lot of people.
Scott Pinney:
Mr. Pinney stated that he has reviewed both of the proposals and felt they were both
very good ones. The Board agreed not to try to negotiate the proposals any further,
therefore they are open up to the public. He told them they could stop by the Town Hall
to get copies and that they will also be on the Towns web site next week.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON DUTHIE CWD BOUNDARY CHANGE:
RESOLUTION 08 — 203
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing on the Duthie CWD boundary change is
hereby opened at 6:48 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
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING:
RESOLUTION 08 - 204
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public
Hearing is closed at 6:53 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
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OPEN PUBLIC HEARING — SEQRA — DUTHIE:
RESOLUTION 08 - 205
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing on the SEQRA for the Duthie
property on Town Barn Road is hereby opened at 6:54 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
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON DUTHIE SEQRA:
RESOLUTION 08 - 206
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED,
that
all
persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public
Hearing is closed at
6:55
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
RESOLUTION APPROVING DUTHIE /TOWN BARN ROAD CWD BOUNDARY
EXTENSION:
RESOLUTION 08 -207
RESOLUTION APPROVING DUTHIE /TOWN BARN ROAD
CWD BOUNDARY EXTENSION
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 20th day of August, 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:
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 it was
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determined that such boundary change was in the public interest and in the best
interests of affected landowners and others in the Town Barn Road vicinity; and
WHEREAS, the Town has proceeded towards establishment of the CWD extension by
boundary change pursuant to the provisions of Town Law Article 12 -A, and accordingly,
the Town Board duly issued an Order under Town Law §209 -d and determined that (i)
the final Map, Plan and Report comply with the requirements of the Town Law, and (ii)
is in the public interest and to the benefit of all parcels in the proposed district extension
to extend water service, and (iii) all benefited parcels are included, and no benefited
parcels were excluded, from such CWD boundary extension; and
WHEREAS, it was further determined that: (1) the boundaries of the proposed district
extension are inclusive of Town of Lansing Tax Map Parcel Number 30. -1 -16.3, which
parcel is more particularly shown and described upon the map filed at the Town Clerk's
Office; (2) 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; (3) 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);
(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 %)) 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; (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 MPR is and
has been on file for public review and inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk; (7) a
public hearing upon such proposed district was duly held at 6:15 p.m. upon August 20,
2008 whereat all persons were duly heard; (8) 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; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board determined this action to be an Unlisted Action under
SEQRA requiring the preparation of an SEAF and an environmental review thereof, duly
classified the action, identified and issued Notices of Intent to all Involved and Interested
Agencies, and duly considered the input and responses of such Agencies, if any; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board held a public hearing on August 20, 2008 to consider the
environmental impacts of the proposed district in light of the SEAF, the Town's
Comprehensive Plan, the Town's Land Use Ordinance, the comments from Involved or
Interested Agencies, if any, and comments from landowners and the public, if any, and
after due deliberation thereupon and an identification of any potential environmental
impacts, the Town Board duly made a Negative Declaration of environmental impact;
and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has hereby:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing be and hereby is declared to
be the Lead Agency; and it is further
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that upon the hearing thereupon and a review of the
SEAF, the environmental impacts identified for the said district extension included the
construction of the facilities and the disturbance of soils to install mains and lines, and
the temporary nature of such disturbances, the re- seeding of grasses where required,
and the installations being the subject of permitting processes all mitigate such impacts
an make them non - significant; and it is further
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RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that this declaration is made in accord with Article 8 of
the Environmental Conservation Law of the State of New York and the New York SEQRA
Act, and the Regulations promulgated there under, and accordingly, the Town Board of
the Town of Lansing, based upon (i) its thorough review of the SEAF, Part I, and any
and all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action
and its environmental review, and the hearing held hereupon, and all testimony and
evidence presented thereat, if any, and the comments of Involved and Interested
Agencies, if any, (ii) its thorough review of the potential relevant areas of environmental
concern to determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse impact on
the environment, including, but not limited to, the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR
§617.7(c), and (iii) its completion of the Short EAF, Part II, including the findings noted
thereon (which findings are incorporated herein as if set forth at length), hereby makes
a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with SEQRA for
the above referenced proposed action, and determines that neither a full Environmental
Assessment Form, nor an Environmental Impact Statement will be required; and it is
further
RESOLVED, that the Responsible Officer of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is
hereby authorized and directed to complete and sign, as required, the determination of
significance, confirming the foregoing Negative Declaration, which fully completed and
signed SEAF and determination of significance shall be incorporated by reference in
this Resolution; and it is further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk deliver and /or file a copy of this Resolution with the
following persons and agencies:
1. The Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing.
2. The Town Supervisor of the Town of Lansing.
3. All Involved and Interested Agencies.
4. Any person requesting a copy;
and further, that this Resolution be posted and published in accord with law, including
delivery of a copy of this Resolution to the Environmental Notice Bulletin, 625
Broadway, Room 538, Albany, New York 12233 -1750 in accord with 6 NYCRR 617.12;
and it is further
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that: (i) the Notice of Hearing was published and
posted as required by law, and was otherwise sufficient; (ii) all property and property
owners within the proposed CWD Extension and Boundary Change area are benefited
thereby; (iii) all benefited properties and property owners are included within the said
District Extension; and (iv) the establishment of the District Extension is in the public
interest; and it is further
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the boundaries of said District are (i) wholly
outside the boundaries of any incorporated city or village, and (ii) are defined as
inclusive of Town of Lansing Tax Parcel Number 30. -1 -16.3, encompassing the lot as
shown upon the MPR on file at the Town Clerk's Office, and the assessment map and
property descriptions there for as are on file with the Tompkins County Clerk's Office, to
which reference is hereby made and which maps and descriptions are expressly herein
incorporated; and it is further
RESOLVED AND SO ORDERED, that the establishment of the CWD Extension and
boundary line change be and hereby is approved; and it is further
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RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to permissive referendum pursuant to Town
Law §209 -e and Town Law Article 7.
SEQRA: Unlisted Action.
NOTICE of PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM
The Town Board of the Town of Lansing has adopted a Resolution dated August 20,
2008 whereby the Town authorized the extension of the Consolidated Water District
along Town Barn Road, all pursuant to a Map, Plan & Report as filed with the Town
Clerk, with a maximum amount proposed to be expended of $38,000.00, which amount
is to be paid solely by the Developer. One time hook -up and connection were estimated
at $509.00 and first year costs were estimated at $686.56 for the sole commercial
parcel in the boundary extension. The Town Board further examined the environmental
impacts of such district and duly made a negative declaration of environmental impact.
APPROVE HICKS /MURFIELD DRIVE AREA CWD BOUNDARY EXTENSION:
RESOLUTION 08 -208
RESOLUTION APPROVING HICKS /MURFIELD DRIVE AREA
CWD BOUNDARY EXTENSION
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 20th day of August, 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:
WHEREAS, John Hicks (the "Developer ") has petitioned for an extension of the
boundaries of the Consolidated Water District (the "CWD ") to encompass property partly
within the CWD and to service a private residence not yet within the CWD in the
Murfield Drive/Waterwagon Road area; and
WHEREAS, an engineering feasibility study 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 has proceeded towards establishment of the CWD extension by
boundary change pursuant to the provisions of Town Law Article 12 -A, and accordingly,
the Town Board duly issued an Order under Town Law §209 -d and determined that (i)
the final Map, Plan and Report comply with the requirements of the Town Law, and (ii)
is in the public interest and to the benefit of all parcels in the proposed district extension
to extend water service, and (iii) all benefited parcels are included, and no benefited
parcels were excluded, from such CWD boundary extension; and
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WHEREAS, it was further determined that: (1) the boundaries of the proposed district
include Town of Lansing Tax Parcel Number 42. -1- 1.122; (2) the construction and
improvements consist of 100'/- of 3/" 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; (5) no district financing is applicable to this project as all
costs have been and are to be paid solely by the Developer; (6) the MPR has been and
is on file for public review and inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk; (7) a public
hearing was duly held upon such proposed district at 6:05 p.m. upon August 20, 20081
whereat all persons were duly heard; (8) the MPR describe in detail how the financing,
hook -up costs, and other costs and expenses, were estimated and computed for a
typical property; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board determined this action to be an Unlisted Action under
SEQRA requiring the preparation of an SEAF and an environmental review thereof, duly
classified the action, identified and issued Notices of Intent to all Involved and Interested
Agencies, and duly considered the input and responses of such Agencies, if any; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board held a public hearing on August 20, 2008 to consider the
environmental impacts of the proposed district in light of the SEAF, the Town's
Comprehensive Plan, the Town's Land Use Ordinance, the comments from Involved or
Interested Agencies, if any, and comments from landowners and the public, if any, and
after due deliberation thereupon and an identification of any potential environmental
impacts, the Town Board duly made a Negative Declaration of environmental impact;
and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has hereby:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing be and hereby is declared to
be the Lead Agency; and it is further
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that upon the hearing thereupon and a review of the
SEAF, the environmental impacts identified for the said district extension included the
construction of the facilities and the disturbance of soils to install mains and lines, and
the temporary nature of such disturbances, the re- seeding of grasses where required,
and the installations being the subject of permitting processes all mitigate such impacts
and make them non - significant; and it is further
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that this declaration is made in accord with Article 8 of
the Environmental Conservation Law of the State of New York and the New York SEQRA
Act, and the Regulations promulgated there under, and accordingly, the Town Board of
the Town of Lansing, based upon (i) its thorough review of the SEAF, Part I, and any
and all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action
and its environmental review, and the hearing held hereupon, and all testimony and
evidence presented thereat, if any, and the comments of Involved and Interested
Agencies, if any, (ii) its thorough review of the potential relevant areas of environmental
concern to determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse impact on
the environment, including, but not limited to, the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR
§617.7(c), and (iii) its completion of the Short EAF, Part II, including the findings noted
thereon (which findings are incorporated herein as if set forth at length), hereby makes
a negative determination of environmental significance in accordance with SEQRA for
the above referenced proposed action, and determines that neither a full Environmental
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Assessment Form, nor an Environmental Impact Statement will be required; and it is
further
RESOLVED, that the Responsible Officer of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is
hereby authorized and directed to complete and sign, as required, the determination of
significance, confirming the foregoing Negative Declaration, which fully completed and
signed SEAF and determination of significance shall be incorporated by reference in
this Resolution; and it is further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk deliver and /or file a copy of this Resolution with the
following persons and agencies:
1. The Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing.
2, The Town Supervisor of the Town of Lansing.
3. All Involved and Interested Agencies.
4. Any person requesting a copy;
and further, that this Resolution be posted and published in accord with law, including
delivery of a copy of this Resolution to the Environmental Notice Bulletin, 625
Broadway, Room 538, Albany, New York 12233 -1750 in accord with 6 NYCRR 617.12;
and it is further
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that: (i) the Notice of Hearing was published and
posted as required by law, and was otherwise sufficient; (ii) all property and property
owners within the proposed CWD Extension and Boundary Change area are benefited
thereby; (iii) all benefited properties and property owners are included within the said
District Extension; and (iv) the establishment of the District Extension is in the public
interest; and it is further
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the boundaries of said District are (i) wholly
outside the boundaries of any incorporated city or village, and (ii) are defined as
inclusive of Town of Lansing Tax Parcel Number 42. -1- 1.122, encompassing the lot(s)
as shown upon the MPR on file at the Town Clerk's Office, and the assessment map
and property descriptions there for as are on file with the Tompkins County Clerk's
Office, to which reference is hereby made and which maps and descriptions are
expressly herein incorporated; and it is further
RESOLVED AND SO ORDERED, that the establishment of the CWD Extension and
boundary line change be and hereby is approved; and it is further
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to permissive referendum pursuant to Town
Law §209 -e and Town Law Article 7.
SEQRA: Unlisted Action
NOTICE of PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM
The Town Board of the Town of Lansing has adopted a Resolution dated August 20,
2008 whereby the Town authorized the extension of the Consolidated Water District in
the Murfield Drive/Waterwagon Road area, all pursuant to a Map, Plan & Report as filed
with the Town Clerk, with a maximum amount proposed to be expended of $ 2,500.00,
which amount is to be paid solely by the Developer. One time hook -up and connection
were estimated at $509.00 and first year costs were estimated at $287.00 for a typical
property in the boundary extension. The Town Board further examined the
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environmental impacts of such district and duly made a negative declaration of
environmental impact.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING — SEQRA REVIEW = SEACORD'S LANSING COMMONS:
RESOLUTION 08 — 209
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing for the SEQRA review of Environmental
Impacts for Lansing Commons is hereby opened at 7:58 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
Mr. Pinney stated that all of the necessary paper work has not been completed.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION 08 = 210
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Besemer:
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing the for SEQRA review of Environmental
Impacts for Lansing Commons is hereby closed at 7:59 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
LANSING SUMMER RECREATION DAY CAMP PRESENTATION:
Sue Frahm gave an overview of what happens at the Lansing Recreation Day
Camp. She stated that she was very grateful for all of the Town's support.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORT:
Mr. Overstrom handed out the monthly report which stated that his department
was up in permits by 1 and up in project costs from last year by $ 360,329.00. Mr.
Overstrom is looking into updating the Local Law regarding Stormwater regulations as
they have recently changed. He also presented the following activity report:
Activitv Report
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Planning Board - July 21 (July 14 Meeting postponed until July 21)
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1. Public Hearing, Site Plan Review, East Shore Skate Park, 2073 East Shore Drive,
(project Approved w /Conditions including adequate parking and maintaining
adequate buffering from residence on South side)
2. Discussion of Subdivision vs. PDA for Lansing Commons project, Cayuga Vista
Drive
3. Public Hearing(s) on SEQR & Application for Site Plan Review, Bill Duthie /Verizon
Fleet Vehicle Storage Building, Town Barn Road (project approved w /conditions
including completed SWPPP, Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and no on site
vehicle washing)
4. Public Hearing on SEQR and Application for Flag Lot, Alan & Joann Payne, 310
Munson Road (approved)
5. Preliminary Site Plan Review, Chris Muka /Common Field Inc., Outdoor
Recreation /Summer Camp, 367 Salmon Creek Road. (need more info)
6. Sketch Plan, Farm Pond Circle Major Subdivision, Collins and Peruville Road
(concept approved, needs further work before submitting preliminary plat)
Planning Board - July 28
1. Further discussion and community input of Phase I, Lansing Commons project,
Cayuga Vista Drive
2. Further discussion and community input, Cayuga Farms condo project, N.
Triphammer Road
3. Discussion of SEQR process regarding exempt subdivisions and how it should be
addressed regarding Public Notice vs. Public Hearing for SEQR
Zoning Board of Appeals - July 15
1. Accept Application and set Public Hearing(s), Eric Foster Use Variance, Mobile
Auto Repair business, 117 Drake Road
2, Accept Application and set Public Hearings Roma Rae Use Variance, Rae's
Roost Wild Bird Accessory Store, 104 Auburn Road
Note: Location has since been changed to 344 Auburn Road (Rob Hall's) where
the Use is allowed, so the Variance will not be necessary.
3. Accept Application and set Public Hearing(s) for, Stephen Yager Area
Variance, 240 Asbury Road to build Garage closer to side line than allowed by
Ordinance.
Training
Jeff Overstrom and Dick Platt - July 16th, Dryden Town Hall, Stormwater Training by DEC
Lynn Day - July 29th, Montour Falls - Fire Protection Systems
Complaints
Construction with NO Permit
Total: 10
Fire Safety Inspections & Reinspections
Total: 2
Construction Inspections
Total: Approximately 86
Operating Permits Issued
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July total: 0 2008 Total: 3
New Addresses
Total: 5
Expired Permit Notices
First notices: 12
Second notices: 7
Electrical Certificates Issued
Total: 7
Electrical Inspections
Total: Approximately 39
Miscellaneous
July 23rd - Jeff Overstrom and Dick Platt attended the Ludlowville Stormwater Control
Project "Kick -Off" Meeting in the Lansing Town Hall - Large Courtroom.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT:
Mr. French reported the following:
1. Most of the paving is complete.
2. Two box culverts are being installed in the Horizons.
3. The County has approached Jack regarding swapping some County roads for Town
roads. After a short discussion, it was decided to allow Jack to negotiate with the
County to try to get them to keep Milliken Station Road and to take over Farrell Road.
4. Jack stated that there will be an open meeting at the Town Hall on August 26th at
7:00 p.m. to discuss the Stormwater project in Ludlowville.
LOG CABIN:
Mr. French has been approached by 6 or so residents who think the Highway
Department should rebuild the log cabin and put it up wherever the Board feels it should
go. He felt about a third of the logs are non repairable. No part of the floor or roof could
be salvaged. Mr. Shattuck asked that a better tarp be put over it for the winter. He would
like to keep the project going if the Board would agree. It was the consensus of the
Board to have Bud try to find a community member to take over the project.
STATUS OF ZONING ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
Mr. Pinney stated that the new Committee had their first meeting on August 14th
There are 10 members on the Committee. They are Matt Besemer, Lynn Davidson,
Larry Sharpsteen, Chandler Benson, Hurf Sheldon, Ruth Hopkins, Guy Krogh,
Katherine Miller, Andy Sciarabba and Margo Hittleman,
Mr. Pinney will update the Board at each Regular Board meeting. Mr. Shattuck
was surprised that no one from the Planning Department was on the committee. Mr.
Pinney stated that Mr. Platt will be available to answer any questions.
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Jeff Overstrom stated that Lynn Day and Dick Platt were concerned about not
being involved in the Committee so they will get together and give their concerns to the
Committee.
The next meeting will be on September 4, 2008.
APPROVE MINUTES:
A copy of the minutes of July 16, 2008 given to the Board Members beforehand,
the Supervisor asked for a motion to make corrections or to accept the same as
submitted:
RESOLUTION 08 — 211
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Besemer:
RESOLVED, that the minutes of July 16, 2008 are hereby approved as
submitted.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote
of
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Vote
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Vote
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APPROVE AUDIT:
(Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson
(Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
(Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
RESOLUTION 08 — 212
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 modification:
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 008
DATED
AUDITED VOUCHER #'s
PREPAY VOUCHER #'s
AUDITED TA VOUCHER #'s
PREPAY TA VOUCHER #'s
FUND
GENERALFUND
HIGHWAY FUND
LANSING LIGHTING
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS
8/20/08
710-894
710-719
48 — 57
48 — 50
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
68,777.30
$ 95,156.26
$ 2,357.95
$ 103,209.76
CHERRY ROAD SEWER $ 0.00
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TRUST & AGENCY
CWD EXTENSION #1
CWD EXTENSION #2
Budget Modification:
FROM TO
Al 990.400 A8020.400
61990.400 138020.402
FOR
From Contingency to Planning Cont
From Contingency to Ping Legal
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$ 15,359.55
SW1990.400 SW8340.100 From Contingency to Transmission & Dist Pers
AMOUNT
500.00
2,000.00
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
APPROVE FINANCIAL REPORT:
RESOLUTION 08- 213
250.00
RESOLUTION APPROVING INDEPENDENT AUDIT OF TOWN OPERATIONS AND
FINANCES FOR FY 2007
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 20th day of August, 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 Mrs. Wilcox, and
was duly seconded by Mr. Christopher; 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 has hired independent auditors pursuant to an agreed
upon plan to review various financial and related matters handled by the Town of
Lansing; which audit would be conducted in compliance with GAAP, GASB, and other
accounting and auditing standards, mandated by law or otherwise; and
WHEREAS, a draft audit was reviewed and explanations of findings and
recommendations were duly made by Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little, Mickelson &
Company, LLP, the Town's Independent Auditors, at an open public meeting; and
WHEREAS, only minor changes to the draft audit were made or recommended; and
WHEREAS, the Town has reviewed the Independent Draft Audit of the Reports of the
Town for FY 2007, the Justice Court Audit for 2007, the Agreed Upon Procedures for
Town Clerk, Code Enforcement Office, and Justice Court, and the general audit
performed by Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little, Mickelson & Company, LLP; and
WHEREAS, upon due and proper consideration thereof, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has
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RESOLVED, that the Draft Audit Report for FY 2007, as adjusted, and the Agreed Upon
Procedures for the Town Clerk, Code Enforcement Office, and Justice Court be and
hereby are approved.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
BUD SHATTUCK:
Sewer:
Mr. Shattuck, Mr. Pinney and Dave Herrick met with the DEC to discuss a couple
of projects. The Town may get some sort of compensation for the Warren Road project.
The Town will put together a two or three page letter to spell out reimbursement figures.
The stand alone plant was also discussed. They discussed a plant near Cargill
which the representatives were not against and therefore asked the Town to put
together a package and get back to them.
MATT BESEMBER:
Mr. Besemer has a matter for executive session.
MARTY CHRISTOPHER:
NIMS (National Incident Management Systems):
Mr. Christopher is concerned about the Town being up to date regarding the
NIMS regulations. Mr. French stated that the Highway Department has been trained but
understands that more training may be required in the future.
CONNIE WILCOX:
Technology Committee:
Things are looking good and we may be able to drop the budget a little.
Housing Authority:
A benefit BBQ was held for the Bob Baker memorial garden and they made
enough to cover about half of the funds needed.
Fire District:
They are working on their budget. A commissioner has resigned.
SCOTT PINNEY
Warren Road Comptroller's Application.
RESOLUTION 08 -214
RESOLUTION APPROVING COMPTROLLER'S APPLICATION FOR
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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 20th day of August, 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
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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:
WHEREAS, residents and businesses in the Warren Road Business Park and
surrounding areas petitioned for an extension of sewer facilities to the Warren Road
area, and such request was supported by the Tompkins County Area Development
Corporation, and TCAD has advised that, due to lot footprints and needed expansions
for several businesses in the said Business Park, sewer services are needed or
businesses will leave Lansing; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has discussed the feasibility of a sewer extension to
service sections of Warren Road and the Warren Road Business Park, and the Village
of Lansing supports such endeavor; and
WHEREAS, upon petition of Transonic Systems, Inc., the Town desired to proceed with
a feasibility study and an Engineering Map, Plan and Report ( "MPR ") to extend sewer
services as aforesaid, and Transonic Systems, Inc. thus duly executed a Developer's
Agreement to pay for the costs of a feasibility study and the MPR upon such proposed
extension in such manner as will prevent any part of the cost thereof from becoming a
public charge; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board duly authorized the Town Engineer to proceed with the
preparation of a MPR for the creation and /or construction of a Sewer Extension /District
for the Warren Road Business Park, other businesses and properties along Warren
Road, and any other feasible extension formations and service areas as may be
deemed necessary or desirable to reduce overall extension and service costs, including,
but not limited to, the extension of services to residences and residential high density
areas near said Business Park, such as, but not limited to, the Village Circle area, all in
accord with the requirements of Town Law § 209 -c; and
WHEREAS, a proposed final MPR was prepared and submitted, and the Town Board
reviewed the same and found the project to be and in the best interests of the Town and
the affected property owners; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution dated June 4, 2008 the Town approved the MPR and
deemed it final and ordered the same filed at the Town Clerk's Office for public review
and comment; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law § 209 -d, the Town duly issued a "Public Interest
Order" which specified, declared and determined, among other things: (1) the
boundaries of the proposed district; (2) the improvements proposed; (3) the estimated
cost of the proposed improvements and the maximum amount proposed to be
expended ($2,553,900.00); (4) the one time hook -up and connection fees; (5) the
method of proposed financing (a 38 year Bond at 4.5 %); (6) the first year debt
retirement expense per EDU to each benefited property ($984.00); (7) total first year
costs per EDU, for a typical one or two family dwelling, and for a typical property within
the proposed district extension; and (8) scheduling a public hearing upon the Resolution
and Public Interest Order; and
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing was duly published and posted as required by
law; and
WHEREAS, the expansion of the sewer into the affected areas was deemed to be in the
public interest; and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board conducted a State Environmental Quality Review and
completed an Environmental Assessment Form, and the Town Board, as Lead Agency,
having reviewed the proposal in light of the Town's Land Use Ordinance and
Comprehensive Plan, and after due deliberation thereupon, a negative declaration of
environmental impact was duly and lawfully rendered; and
WHEREAS, the Town determined that (a) the map, plan and report comply with the
requirements of Section 209 et seq. of the Town Law, and the notice of hearing was
published and posted as required by law and are otherwise sufficient; and (b) the
property and property owners within the proposed Warren Road Sewer District are all
benefited thereby; and (c) the property and property owners benefited are included
within the limits of the proposed Warren Road Sewer District; and (d) it is in the public
interest to establish the Warren Road Sewer District; and
WHEREAS, the Town conditionally approved the creation of Town of Lansing Warren
Road Sewer District, which Resolution was subject to a permissive referendum; and
WHEREAS, after due publication of a Notice of Permissive Referendum, no petition
requesting a referendum was filed or submitted; and
WHEREAS, final approval of the Warren Road Sewer District is subject to the advance
approval of the New York State Comptroller's Office /Department of Audit and Control;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has caused to be prepared a formal application to the
Comptroller, one element of which is this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the said application in its entirety and upon
due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED AND DECLARED, that the "APPLICATION TO STATE COMPTROLLER
TO ESTABLISH THE TOWN OF LANSING WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICT
EXTENSION" (the "Application ") was prepared at the direction of the Town Board; and it
is further
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED that the Town Board believes that the contents of the
said Application are accurate; and it is further
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED that the improvement and district extension is in the
public interest and will not constitute an undue burden on the property owners that will
bear the cost of the proposed improvements; and it is further
RESOLVED AND DECLARED, that all property assessed for such improvements and
extension are benefited thereby, and no benefited property has been excluded from the
district extension.
Authorize Town To Pursue Grant Monies:
RESOLUTION 08 — 215
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDING AND GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR
WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICT EXTENSION
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 20th day of August, 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;
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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:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing plans to construct the Warren
Road Sewer District; and
WHEREAS, the Town does not have sufficient funds on hand to pay for the construction
of the Warren Road Sewer District; and
WHEREAS, this project may be eligible for federal government funding through the
USDA/Rural Development for the construction of the Warren Road Sewer District; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the public to obtain low interest loans and /or grants for
the construction of the Warren Road Sewer District; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lasing
has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor and /or Deputy Supervisor of the Town of Lansing are
each hereby authorized to cause an application to be prepared to obtain funding from
USDA/Rural Development; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor and /or Deputy Supervisor are each hereby
authorized, to execute all application documents and forms required to determine
funding eligibility and to obtain specific funding for the project from USDA/Rural
Development.
BUD SHATTUCK.
CSI — Cayuga Science Institute:
Mr. Shattuck stated that representatives from CSI came to the Town last year
asking for funds in regard to water quality in Salmon Creek. We did not help fund them
at that time. Mr. Shattuck received another email asking for money to help them monitor
the Town, especially Salmon Creek.
Mr. Shattuck wants to turn this over to Mr. Overstrom but stated that he is not in
favor of funding a single agency when there are several agencies. Mr. Shattuck offered
to help Mr. Overstrom with this matter.
Cayuga Lake Water Shed Intermunicipal Organization (I.O.):
Darby Kiley was the head of this but there is now no director. A meeting will be
held next Monday at 7:00 p.m. in Interlaken and they will also be at Goosewatch Winery
on Saturday, August 23rd. He asked Mr. Overstrom to attend at least one of the
meetings.
Mr. Pinney stated that Mr. Overstrom is overwhelmed at this time.
At the very least, Mr. Shattuck asked for permission to take some of Mr.
Overstrom's time to discuss these matters.
The Board asked him to wait a month or so.
TOWN COUNSEL REPORT:
Nothing to report at this time.
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RESOLUTION 08 — 216
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox:
RESOLVED, that the meeting is hereby adjourned to go into Executive Session
to discuss possible litigation matters at 8:34 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
END EXECUTIVE SESSION:
RESOLUTION 08 — 217
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that Executive Session is hereby terminated and the Regular
Meeting reconvened at 9:10 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 - 218
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Besemer and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox:
RESOLVED, that the meeting is hereby adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at
P.M, 9:11 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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