HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-10-15REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
Date: October 15, 2008
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Lansing Town Hall Board Room
AGENDA
1, Call Meeting to Order
2, Roll Call
38 Pledge of Allegiance
4. Privilege of the Floor:
Anyone wishing to address the Board please approach the podium and
state your name and address.
5. Discussion of Ladoga Park Crossing
6, Reappoint
Larry
Sharpsteen to
the
Environmental Management Council
Said term
to run
from January
01,
2009 - December 31, 2010
79 Amendment of Lease between LCLC and Town of Lansing
8, Set Public Hearing for Special District proposed 2009 Budget:
November 05, 2008 at 6:05 p.m.
9. Set Public Hearing for proposed 2009 Budget:
November 05, 2008 6:10 p.m.
10. Planning and Engineering Department Report
11. Highway Superintendent's Report
12. Parks and Recreation Department Report
13. Update on Zoning Committee
14, Approve Audit
15. Approve Minutes of September 17th and 261h and October 9th, 2008
16. Board Member Reports
17. Town Counsel Report
18, Executive Session if Needed
19. Adjourn Meeting
October 15, 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.
ROLL CALL
A. Scott Pinney Supervisor Present
Matt Besemer Councilperson Present
Marty Christopher Councilperson Present
Bud Shattuck Councilperson Present
Connie Wilcox Councilperson Absent
Bonny Boles Town Clerk Present
Guy Krogh Town Attorney Present
Visitors: Jack French, Jeff Overstrom, Steve Colt, Dan Veaner, Bill Burin, Leo Mahool,
Dave Buck, Beverly and Harry Bortz, Rodger Hopkins, George Tabin, Maureen Cowen
and a couple of other residents.
The Supervisor led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Privilege of the Floor:
Ladoga Park Crossing:
Mr. Pinney stated that he left copies of a letter he received from the Lansing Fire
Chief in regards to the current issues at Ladoga Park. The letter read as follows:
Mr. Pinney,
This letter is in regards to the current access issues at Ladoga Park. I have concerns
that are not directly related to the closing of the crossing. Rather the crossing is opened
or closed has very little to do with our access thru the entire road.
In order for us to get access thru the entire road we would like to see a few things
happen. There are a t least three things that need to be taken care of to make access
thru the entire roadway by the fire department.
1. Remove large rock on south corner that is near the fire hydrant.
2. Remove tree on Dave Heck's property that is located on the curve across from
Leo Mahool's.
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3. Trim branches from tree that is near the tracks that are blocked.
Getting access thru the tracks that are currently blocked will help us if these other
issues are not taken care of. If these issues are taken care we should have very little
difficulty getting thru the new roadway with the larger trucks.
The only other concern I have is that the current roadway that goes in front of Burin's
will be open in the future.
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Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Scott Purcell, Fire Chief
Lansing Fire Department
Mr. Bortz stated that the trees, etc. were on private property. He stated that the
railroad owns 33 feet on each side of the railroad. He stated that the roadway in front of
Bill Burin's house is not a roadway as it is owned by the railroad.
Mr. Christopher stated that the Fire Department's three issues in the letter are
just points of concern.
Mr. Bortz was also very concerned that a Fire Chief made the statement that they
could get the fire trucks in but would have to back them out. He stated this would be
time consuming and therefore would be a safety hazard.
All residents that were present were interested in getting a letter from the Town in
support of having the cement blockage removed in front of Mr. Burin's house.
Mr. Mahool asked if the Fire Chief was related to a Board Member. It was stated
that he (Scott Purcell) was Connie Wilcox's son.
Mr. Burin asked if any of the Board Members had visited the site. It was noted
that all Board Members have viewed the crossing area and driven through the
residential area since the closing took place.
Mr. Pinney stated that he has discussed this problem with Senator Nozzolio. He
has also been in contact with Congressman Arcuri's office.
Mr. Shattuck stated that he was in favor of the removal of the big rock in front of
Bill Burin's house as he would like to see access from both sides.
Mr. Mahool stated that Mr. Nozzolio is waiting for a letter of support from
the Town Board. He also wanted to know how the people in Ladoga were supposed
to know about the letter and any progress that has taken place. Mr. Pinney stated that
he just received the letter from Mr. Purcell and gave Noel Desch a copy as he is the
contact person.
Mr. Bortz was concerned about what will happen with the snow this winter and
where it will be put.
The Board stated that they will pass a resolution in support of the Ladoga Park
residents at the next meeting.
Amend Lease between the Town and LCLC:
RESOLUTION 08 — 235
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF LEASE BETWEEN TOWN AND
LCLC
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 15th day of October, 2008, the
following members being present: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck,
Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; and Matthew Besemer,
Councilperson; and the following members being absent: Connie Wilcox,
Councilperson; and the following motion for a Resolution was duly made by motion of,
Mr. Shattuck and was duly seconded by Mr. Christopher; and the vote was as follows:
A. Scott Pinney — aye; Francis Shattuck — aye, Martin Christopher —aye; and Matthew
Besemer — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 4 -0, and was duly
adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town had entered into a long -term lease with LCLC (a /k/a the
Lansing Library); and
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WHEREAS, the Town will no longer provide snow and ice removal upon
sidewalks, steps, platforms and parking areas, and
WHEREAS, in deliberation of the foregoing, the Town Board has
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor and /or Deputy Supervisor be and hereby are
authorized to so amend the said lease agreement upon such terms as they deem in the
Town's best interests, and that they each be further authorized to execute any such
lease amendment by for, and in the name of the Town of Lansing, subject to the
advance approval of the language thereby Town Counsel.
Set Public Hearing for 2009 Special District Proposed Budget:
RESOLUTION 08 — 236
TOWN OF LANSING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL DISTRICTS
FOR THE YEAR 2009
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher and seconded by Mr. Shattuck:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has
prepared the Assessment Rolls of parcels of land included in Lansing Consolidated
Water Districts, Consolidated Water District Ext #1, Consolidated Water District Ext #2
and Lansing Light Districts No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 and has apportioned and assessed
upon such parcels of land in proportion in the amount of benefits the improvements
shall confer upon the same the cost chargeable to said District in connection with the
construction of public water and lighting systems therein which are payable in the year
2009 and therefore, pursuant to Section 239 of the Town Law, the Town Board shall
hold a Public Hearing at the Lansing Town Hall, Lansing, New York on the 5th day of
November at 6:05 p.m. in the evening thereof, to hear and consider any objections
which may be made to said roll.
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) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Set Public Hearing for 2009 Proposed Budget:
RESOLUTION 08 - 237
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher and seconded by Mr. Besemer:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the preliminary budget of the Town of Lansing,
Tompkins County, New York for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2009 has been
completed and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of said Town, where it is available for
inspection by any interested persons at all reasonable hours and,
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing will meet and review said preliminary budget and hold a Public Hearing thereon
at the Lansing Town Hall, Lansing, New York at 6:10 p.m. on the 5th day of November,
2008, and that at such hearing any person may be heard in favor of or against the
preliminary budget as compiled or for or against any items therein contained and
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 108 of the Town
Law, that the following are proposed yearly salaries of elected Town Officials of this
Town:
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Supervisor
Councilmen (3)
Total
Each
$ 29,418.00
$ 28,368.00
$ 9,456.00
Councilman (1) $ 12,608.00
Town Clerk $ 38,489.00
Highway Superintendent $ 60,697.00
Town Justice (2)
Total $ 337308.00
Each $ 16,154.00
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. I . (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Planning and Engineering Department's Report:
Mr. Overstrom went over the following with the Board:
Code Office Monthly Activity Report
September, 2008
Planning Board - September 22, 2008
1, SEQR Review, 1 Lot Subdivision, A. Scott Pinney, Peruville Road (Neg Dec)
(Approved)
2. SEAR Review, 1 Lot Subdivision, Jeanine Kirby, Goodman Road, (Neg Dec)
(Approved)
3. Site Plan & SEQR Review, Roma Rae, Wild bird feed & Accessories Store, 344
Auburn Road (Neg Dec, Apoproved)
Zoning Board of Appeals - September 16, 2008
I . Continuation of Public Hearing, Eric Foster Use Variance, Mobile Auto Repair
business, 1 17 Drake Road (still no decision, further information to be submitted
by applicant by 10/14.08).
2. Public Hearing, Area Variance, Clay Burruss, 278 Bill George Road, addition to
existing house closer to right of way than allowed by Ordinance (Approved)
3. Public Hearing (s) SEQR and Application for Use Variance by Brian Bartholomew
and Jess Smith to raise six chickens in the L1 District (Approved w /conditions).
4. Accept application and set Public Hearing for Use variance to install mobile
home in R2 District, Anthony Spallone, 128 Brickyard Road.
5. Accept Application and set Public Hearing for Area Variance to build a carport
closer to the side line than allowed by ordinance, Christopher Marshall, 2958 N.
Triphammer Road.
6. Accept application and set Public Hearing for Area Variance to build an open
woodshed closer to road than allowed by Ordinance, Gay Nicholson, 1 Maple
Ave.
Training /Other
Lynn - 9/3/08 - Met with EAMS (Greg Potter) to assist with addressing system
Dick - 9/4/08, 4 Hours, Clay Fire Department, Motor Fuel Dispensing facilities and Repair
Garages
Dick & Lynn, 9/30/08, 1 hour, Code Updates by DOS Regional Rep Dick Thomson
Building Code Complaints -0
Construction with no permit -1
Fire Safety Inspections & Reinspections
Total: 2
Construction Inspections
Total: Approximately 103
Operating Permits Issued
September total:0
New Addresses
Total: 3
2008 Total: 7
Expired Permit Notices
First notices: 22
Second notices: 3
Renewed Permits - 5
Renewed Permits YTD - 57
Electrical Certificates Issued
Total: 13
Electrical Inspections
Total: Approximately 45
Miscellaneous
Approve Final Order For Duthie /Town Barn Road CWD:
RESOLUTION 08- 238
RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINAL ORDER FOR DUTHIE /TOWN BARN ROAD CWD
BOUNDARY EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT
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 15th day of October, 2008, the
following members being present: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck,
Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; and Matthew Besemer,
Councilperson; and the following members being absent: Connie Wilcox,
Councilperson; and the following motion for a Resolution was duly made by motion of
Mr. Christopher, and was duly seconded by Mr. Besemer; and the vote was as follows:
A. Scott Pinney - Aye, Francis Shattuck - Aye, Martin Christopher - Aye; Matthew
Besemer - Aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 4 -0, and was duly
adopted:
WHEREAS, William Duthie (the "Developer ") 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
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, a Public Interest Order ( "Order ") was issued and a Notice of Public Hearing
was duly published and posted, and a Public Hearing was duly held upon August 20,
2008 at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, and all persons
were duly heard upon the Order as required by Town Law §209 -d, which Order duly
declared and /or described (1) the boundaries of the proposed district, (2) the proposed
improvements, (3) the estimated cost of the proposed improvements and the maximum
amount proposed to be expended (4) the estimated cost of hook -up fees, (5) the
proposed method of payment for or financing the improvements (Developer is paying for
the improvement, so no municipal financing or funds will be expended in connection
therewith), (6) the annual operation and maintenance costs, (7) the first year cost to
typical one and two family homes, (8) the Map, Plan and Report as being on file for
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public review and inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk, and (7) establishing a
public hearing upon such proposed district extension; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board conducted a SEQRA review and reviewed an
Environmental Assessment Form, and the Town Board reviewed the proposal in light of
the Town's Land Use Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan, and after due deliberation
thereupon, having made a negative declaration of environmental impact by Resolution
07 -207 (August 18, 2008); and
WHEREAS, the costs per EDU are below the NYS Comptroller's review threshold, such
that an application to, and permission from, the NYS Comptroller is not required; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board duly determined that: (i) the Notice of Hearing was
published and posted as required by law and was otherwise sufficient; (ii) all property
and property owners within the District Extension are benefited thereby; (iii) all benefited
properties and property owners are included within the District Extension; and (iv) that
the establishment of the District Extension is in the public interest; (v) that the said
District Extension shall be constructed as set forth in the Order calling a public hearing;
and
WHEREAS, it was declared and determined that 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; and
WHEREAS, the establishment of the Boundary extension and amendment for the CWD
was approved subject to permissive referendum pursuant to Town Law §209 -e and
Town Law Article 7, and no request for a referendum was filed, presented or received;
and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to proceed towards final establishment of the District
Extension pursuant to the provisions of Town Law Article 12 -A; and finds that all
proceedings to date have been in compliance therewith; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
hereby issues a FINAL ORDER as follows:
THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF LANSING HAS:
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that no additional SEQRA review is necessary or
required due to the passage of time, as (i) no significant changes in the property or
project have occurred, and (ii) the Town finds that conducting SEQRA review as soon
as is possible in relation to any project is consistent with the goals and requirements of
SEQRA; and it is further
RESOLVED AND SO ORDERED, that the boundaries of
Extension are inclusive of the following tax parcel number
assessment map and property descriptions there for as are on
County Clerk's Office are expressly incorporated herein, all as
Extension Map on file at the Town Clerk's Office to which referen
which map is expressly herein incorporated; and it is further
the proposed District
30. -1 -16.3, and the
file with the Tompkins
shown on the District
ce is hereby made and
RESOLVED AND SO ORDERED, that the said District Extension hereinabove referred
to shall be constructed as set forth in the Order calling a public hearing, at a cost not to
exceed $38,000.00, which amount is to be paid by the Developer; and which future
amounts due for operation and maintenance expenses of the CWD shall be paid by the
parcels of land subject to the assessment, levy and collection of special assessments
upon the several lots and parcels of land within the said District Extension, which the
Town Board has determined, and hereby again determines, are especially benefited
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thereby; so much and from each as shall be in just proportion to the benefit thereof; and
it is further
RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Clerk file (i) a certificate with the County
Clerk certifying that no referendum was requested, and (ii) a certified copy of this
Resolution with the Tompkins County Clerk and the New York State Department of
Audit and Control (at the NYS Comptroller's Office) within 10 days of the adoption of
this Final Order.
_Approve Final Order For - Hicks / Murfield CWD:
RESOLUTION 08 -239
RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINAL ORDER FOR HICKS /MURFIELD DRIVE CWD
BOUNDARY EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT
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 15th day of October, 2008, the
following members being present: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck,
Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; and Matthew Besemer,
Councilperson; and the following members being absent: Connie Wilcox,
Councilperson; and the following motion for a Resolution was duly made by motion of
Mr. Christopher, and was duly seconded by Mr. Pinney; and the vote was as follows: A.
Scott Pinney — Aye, Francis Shattuck — Aye, Martin Christopher — Aye; Matthew
Besemer - Aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 4 -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, the Town 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, a Public Interest Order ( "Order ") was issued and a Notice of Public Hearing
was duly published and posted, and a Public Hearing was duly held upon August 20,
2008 at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, and all persons
were duly heard upon the Order as required by Town Law §209 -d, which Order duly
® declared and /or described (1) the boundaries of the proposed district, (2) the proposed
improvements, (3) the estimated cost of the proposed improvements and the maximum
amount proposed to be expended (4) the estimated cost of hook -up fees, (5) the
proposed method of payment for or financing the improvements (Developer is paying for
the improvement, so no municipal financing or funds will be expended in connection
therewith), (6) the annual operation and maintenance costs, (7) the first year cost to
typical one and two family homes, (8) the Map, Plan and Report as being on file for
public review and inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk, and (9) establishing a
public hearing upon such proposed district extension; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board conducted a SEQRA review and reviewed an
Environmental Assessment Form, and the Town Board reviewed the proposal in light of
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the Town's Land Use Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan, and after due deliberation
thereupon, having made a negative declaration of environmental impact by Resolution
07 -208 (August 18, 2008); and
WHEREAS, the costs
per
EDU are below the NYS Comptroller's
review threshold, such
that an application to,
and
permission from, the NYS Comptroller
is not required; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board duly determined that: (i) the Notice of Hearing was
published and posted as required by law and was otherwise sufficient; (ii) all property
and property owners within the District Extension are benefited thereby; (iii) all benefited
properties and property owners are included within the District Extension; and (iv) that
the establishment of the District Extension is in the public interest; (v) that the said
District Extension shall be constructed as set forth in the Order calling a public hearing;
and
WHEREAS, it was declared and determined that 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; and WHEREAS, the
establishment of the Boundary extension and amendment for the CWD was approved
subject to permissive referendum pursuant to Town Law §209 -e and Town Law Article
7, and no request for a referendum was filed, presented or received; and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to proceed towards final establishment of the District
Extension pursuant to the provisions of Town Law Article 12 -A; and finds that all
proceedings to date have been in compliance therewith; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
hereby issues a FINAL ORDER as follows:
THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF LANSING HAS:
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that no additional SEQRA review is necessary or
required due to the passage of time, as (i) no significant changes in the property or
project have occurred, and (ii) the Town finds that conducting SEQRA review as soon
as is possible in relation to any project is consistent with the goals and requirements of
SEQRA; and it is further
RESOLVED AND SO ORDERED, that the boundaries of
Extension are inclusive of the following tax parcel number -
assessment map and property descriptions there for as are on
County Clerk's Office are expressly incorporated herein, all as
Extension Map on file at the Town Clerk's Office to which referen
which map is expressly herein incorporated; and it is further
the proposed District
42. -1- 1.122, and the
file with the Tompkins
shown on the District
ce is hereby made and
RESOLVED AND SO ORDERED, that the said District Extension hereinabove referred
to shall be constructed as set forth in the Order calling a public hearing, at a cost not to
exceed $2,500.00, which amount is to be paid by the Developer; and which future
amounts due for operation and maintenance expenses of the CWD shall be paid by the
parcels of land subject to the assessment, levy and collection of special assessments
upon the several lots and parcels of land within the said District Extension, which the
Town Board has determined, and hereby again determines, are especially benefited
thereby; so much and from each as shall be in just proportion to the benefit thereof; and
it is further
RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Clerk file (i) a certificate with the County
Clerk certifying that no referendum was requested, and (ii) a certified copy of this
Resolution with the Tompkins County Clerk and the New York State Department of
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Audit and Control (at the NYS Comptroller's Office) within 10 days of the adoption of
this Final Order.
Dick Platt's Resignation:
Mr. Overstrom stated that he had received Mr. Platt's resignation letter on
October 10th and his last day will be October 24, 2008. Mr. Platt has accepted a full time
position in Chenango County. Mr. Shattuck extended a thank you to Mr. Platt for all of
his years of service with the Town.
RESOLUTION 08 — 240
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mr. Christopher:
WHEREAS, Mr. Overstrom accepted a resignation letter from Mr. Richard Platt
on October 10, 2008 stating that his last day working for the Town of Lansing will be
October 24, 2008, therefore it is
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby accept
the resignation of Richard Platt effective October 24, 2008.
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) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Highway Department's Report:
The Highway Department has finished hauling the sand needed for winter. Next
week they will be hauling salt. There may be a possibility that next year, the Town could
receive a break on the salt prices. He is waiting to hear back from Cargill.
Log Cabin:
Mr. Shattuck asked if a new tarp had been purchased for the log cabin as it was
approved by the Board at the last meeting. Mr. Pinney will check with Mrs. Bowman to
see if there is any money in the budget to purchase one. Mr. French thought it would
cost around $1,000.00.
Park and Recreation Department's Report:
Mr. Colt went over the following report with all present:
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Our Fail In -House Soccer program is now completed and most of the equipment
has been turned in. Next week we will start cleaning and reconditioning and store
it for the season. We were fortunate this season with only a couple of bad weather
days. We hope to remove all of the soccer goals from the f ields by the end of the
week.
The Football Program has 2 more YFL games remaining including this Saturday
evening at Cornell and the final week at Candor. Our Flag program will wrap upon
10125 for the season.
The Ski Program early registration deadline is this weekend and we continue to
collect registrations. Many of our participants purchased Season Passes back in
March and April at an early purchase price.
The X -C Race was run - on September 27'" in some rainy weather but we did have
around 25 runners and the race went very smoothly. I was surprised at how well all
of the racers did. The pre - planning was worth it and we have already been asked if
we plan to do it again next year. All racers were awarded ribbons.
Training & Certification Program for Youth Coaches- I have been in contact with
Cortland State University about this program that is being run by Youth Sports
New York. I have attached a flyer to give you a better idea about this program. A
couple of towns around us are going to try this program. I plan to meet with the
director of this program to look into the specific details.
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Paul Butler's Memorial - project has been completed. The fence cap is a nice
addition adding to the look of the ballfields and also making them safer.
Additionally, a tree for Paul has been planted near the batting cage by field "E"
His wife Anne was involved in the project all of the way. ban Veaner and Matt
Cooper both ran nice articles about the project and I have made Anne aware of
these.
® Youth Basketball forms - are being put together now and we hope to have them in
the schools by the end of this week or start of next. The in -house program is
proposed to start Saturday November 8'"
ANRIL
® Fall tree planting - has been completed at Ludlowville Park and also at Myers Park
where several maples and 2 spruce trees were planted.
0 "Liberty Tree" donation - I was contacted by the Elm Research Institute of
Keene NH regarding an Elm tree restoration project. I have applied for us to be a
part of their program which includes: a 14 ft. ceremonial American Liberty Elm
along with a 20 "X12° bronze plaque describing the tree's importance during the
American Revolution, and a framed print of the Bi- centennial Elm and Thomas
Paine's poem "Liberty Elm This would all be at no cost to us and we should hear
by late winter for a spring planting. .See attached flyer.
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I attended the grant workshop on September 23`d and found out that there is
still some money available from the round of grants awarded last spring. There
will bean additional workshop in January for the new round in 'U9. I am planning
to apply for this small round and will be writing it to pay for additional kayak and
canoe racks in Myers Park. The grant contact felt that this idea would stand a
good chance. The grant would pay for the material and volunteers will build.
The campsites closed - for the season yesterday October 14th. The waterlines
will be flushed out and winterized this week. The bath roo m/s hower areas have
been locked now for about a week not wanting to risk any potencial vandalism. The
port -a -johns are still in the park through this weekend.
a Crop balk - takes place in Myers Park this Sunday October 19th at pavilion "8"
Boats • s • • dry r'• removed for the season •
Fall Park clean up - will continue preparing the parks for winter. The better they
are put away for the winter, the better the condition they will be in once spring
comes. Myers Park does attract walker all year long.
Update on Zoning Committee:
Mr. Krogh reported that the Zoning Ordinance Committee has not gotten off to a
good start. They have met four times for about a total of 8 hours and have only agreed
on one thing which is the town center. He felt there was unwillingness or an inability to
focus. The next meeting will be tomorrow night. Mr. Krogh will try to get them on track at
this meeting.
Approve Audit:
RESOLUTION 08 — 241
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Pinney:
RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following bills
and to make the following budget modifications:
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT #010
DATED
AUDITED VOUCHER #'s
PREPAY VOUCHER #'s
AUDITED TA VOUCHER #'s
PREPAY TA VOUCHER #'s
10/15/08
1000-1106
1000-1005
66 -74
66-68.
FUND
GENERALFUND
HIGHWAY FUND
LANSING LIGHTING
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS
CHERRY ROAD SEWER
TRUST & AGENCY
CWD EXTENSION #1
CWD EXTENSION #2
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
$ 40, 596.13
79.001.02
$ 133.00
$
1,342.50
of
$ 53,929.65
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
GENERAL FUND A
FROM TO FOR
A1990.400
A1380.400
From
Contingency to Fiscal Agent
Fees- Bond Counsel
A1620.405
A1620.403
From
Buildings Repairs
to Building
Electric
A5132.403
A5132.400
From
Garage Electric to
Garage -104
Auburn Rd
so
AMOUNT
1,600.00
3,000.00
1,500.00
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) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Approval of Minutes.
RESOLUTION 08 — 242
A copy of the minutes of September 17th and 26th and October 9, 2008, having
been furnished to the Board Members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion
to make corrections or to accept the same as submitted.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that the minutes of September 17th and 26th and October 9, 2008
are hereby approved as submitted.
Vote of Town Board.
Vote of Town Board.
Vote of Town Board .
Vote of Town Board .
Board Member Reports:
(Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson
(Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
(Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson
(Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
No Board Members had any reports to give at this time.
Town Counsel Report:
Mr. Krogh reported on the following:
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Dog Control Contract:
Mr. Krogh will have a response to the Board on the dog contract within a week.
Warren Road Sewer:
The Comptroller gave an official response to the Warren Road Sewer District
asking for a bunch of information they already received. The Comptroller is slowing the
process down as they want USDA to issue their letter out of Syracuse so they know
whether or not we have a better funding proposal than what we are looking at.
® Mr. Krogh will keep the Board updated on this matter.
Adjourn Meeting:
RESOLUTION 08 — 243
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting is hereby adjourned at the call of the
Supervisor at 6:56 p.m.
Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk.
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