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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-21221
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
Date: October 21, 2009 Time: 600 P.M. Place: Lansing Town Hall Board Room
AGENDA
1, Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4, Louise Bement - Presentation of New Historical Book
5. Privilege of the Floor: Please go to the podium and state your name and address.
6. Approve SCLIWC 2010 Water Rate and Authorizing Execution of Agreement
7. Establish 2010 Water Rates for the Town of Lansing
8. Resolution to Relevy Water and Sewer Charges
9. Public Hearing 6:15 p.m. - Lansing Commons
10. Accept Bid for Parcel #33,-3-15,12
11. Ag Land Protection Contract
12. Set Public Hearing for Proposed Special District Budget for 2010
13. Set Public Hearing for Proposed Budget for 2010
14, Set Public Hearing for Soccer Fields
15. Asbury Road Speed Limit
16. Planning and Engineering Department Report
17, Highway Superintendent's Report
18. Parks and Recreation Department Report
19. Approve Minutes of September 16th and 30th, 2009
20. Approve Audit
21. Board Member Reports
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'Matt B_esemer Councilperson' Present
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Marty Christopher Councilperson llaPreseht
Bud Shattuck Councilperson Present
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Visitors: ,Jeff..Overstrom, Steve Colt, Jack.French,. Dan.Veaner, Louise' Bement-, Vince
Mehringer, Brent Zifchock, Joe O'Neill, Chloe Ryan, Alex Rogers, Ruth Hopkins, Katrina
& Matthew Binkewicz, Roger Hopkins, Robert Cree, Elisabeth Hegarty, Dave & Joyce
Heck, Susanne Hinderliter, James Mason, Karen Edelstein, Mike Moseley, Doug
McEver, Maureen Cowen, Ron Seacord, Jon Cleveland, Marcy Rosenkrantz, Dan
Konowalow, Tom Roberts, Donna Roberts, Kathy Miller, Wayne Matterson, Pat Pryor,
Sharon Bowman, Richard Putnam, Bill Demo, Robin Vandepol, Bill Hinderliter and a few
other residents.
The Supervisor led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
Louise Bement:
Mrs. Bement presented the Municipal Historian's new Historical book to the Town
Board entitled Tompkins County New York Images of Work and Play.
James Mason:
Mr. Mason asked if the Town has filed a resolution with the State to be
designated as an interested agency so we can coordinate, monitor and regulate gas
drilling equipment for potential damage to Town inventory. He suggested that a task
force of local citizens be set up that have the issues and skills necessary to go in and
help designate critical environmental areas. He asked if an inventory of all of the Town
structures was in process.
Mr. Pinney stated that the Board has decided to wait until after the first of the
year as there will be a new Board. At this time a committee will be set up.
Mr. Mason will submit a list of people he had that would like to be considered for
the committee.
Ruth Hopkins:
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She stated that she had been a member of the 2008 — 2009 Lansing Citizens'
Advisory Committee on the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning. After 18 meetings, the
group issued a report which recommended five different citizen advisory groups as a
way to involve Lansing citizen's in important issues. One was a conservation committee
which would be helpful to the Town by gathering citizen view points and interests while
adding assistance in the review of community costs and benefits. She felt this was
important as Towns must address volatile issues such as gas drilling and other
environmental concerns that come up.
Maureen Cowan Baker:
She wanted to mention the Lansing Recreational Pathways group. Bill Demo, the
representative for the group will speak with the Town at a later date.
She stated that the committee is working with citizens, landowners, developers,
town officials and town employees. They are working with Ron Seacord to incorporate
some yet undetermined form of pathways connected with his centrally located lands and
those next to Lansing Commons.
Karen Edelstein:
She felt the Town needs to be pro active in inventorying what the Towns natural
assets are in the Town of Lansing. She stated that in the Town of Lansing there are
about 69 square miles and of that, about 10% of the Town has been designated as
unique natural areas by Tompkins County. About five square miles of area are slopes
that are 15% graded or greater. There are almost 1400 acres of federally designated
wet lands and almost 16 miles of State protected streams. Until the Town becomes an
interested party we will not be able to weigh in as an interested community.
Dave Heck:
He stated that he has gone through the last 14 quarters of his water bills from
Bolton Point. He has always used less than the minimum of 10,000 gallons. He stated
that he is paying for water that he does not use and did not feel it was appropriate.
There are other ways this could be handled. He felt that at least the senior citizens
should only have to pay for what they use.
Mr. Pinney stated that he and Mrs. Wilcox are commissioners at Bolton Point and
that this issue was brought up in discussions earlier in the year. Mr. Pinney suggested
Mr. Heck attend the next Bolton Point meeting. Next meeting will be October 29tH
Discuss Excellus Healthy Blue:
Mr. Shattuck gave an overview of the insurance situation. He stated that the
Board is looking at an HSA (Health Savings Account) which are new in a lot of areas.
He stated that the first years cost savings just for the Town would be over $60,000.00.
This is a high deductible insurance. The Town has decided to pay 100% of the
premium, 100% of the deductible and 100% of the out of pocket expense for the first
year. He stated that there is a cap on all of this. The second year, the Town will pay
100% of the premium, 100% of the deductible and 80% of the out of pocket costs. Each
year the percentages the Town will pay toward the out of pocket expense will be
reduced by 20 %. In the end the employee will pay 100% of the out of pocket expense.
He stated that all small businesses are looking into this. The Town joined the
consortium but got out of it because the costs down the road were unknown.
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e Health Savings Account Insurance:
RESOLUTION 09 -161
AMENDING SECTION 806 OF EMPLOYEE HAND
ING EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT
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 21st day of October, 2009, 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 A. Scott Pinney, and was
duly seconded by Francis Shattuck; and the vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney - aye;
Connie Wilcox — aye; Francis Shattuck — aye; Martin Christopher — aye; Matthew
Besemer - aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly
adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town has for years been trying to address health insurance benefits for
employees and retired employees due to the nature of the changes in Medicare and the
escalating expenses associated with the nature and expenses associated with
employee and retired employee benefits; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 09 -141 the Town amended retiree health insurance benefits
for eligible retired employees over the age of 65 (or otherwise eligible for Medicare), and
now the Town desired to amend the benefits provisions for non - retired employees; and
WHEREAS, upon due consideration of the above and other matters and factors, the
Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that effective January 1, 2010, Section 806 of the Employee Handbook is
amended to read as follows:
806 Health Insurance
Eligibility — The Town will make health insurance coverage, and the
following benefits in relation thereto, available to each full -time employee
and Elected Official and their eligible family members upon the terms and
conditions stated herein. Part-time, intermediate, and seasonal employees
are not eligible for such benefits.
When Coverage Begins — Coverage for eligible employees and Elected
Officials begins upon the first day of employment, provided all eligibility
requirements for the then applicable insurance plan are met.
Premium, deductible, and other Benefits — The Town, effective January
11 2010, has adopted a HSA Plan for the provision of health insurance
coverage. The following list of payments and benefits apply to all eligible
employees and Elected Officials
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Premium Con_ tributions: The Town. will pay.100% of the premium.
Deductible Contributions .'.and Eligible Out of Pocket
Healthcare Expenditures: The Town will contribute to deductibles
and eligible out of pocket healthcare expenditures ( "OOP ")
pursuant to the following table:
Plan
Year
Town
Premium
Town
Deductible
Contribution
ontribution
Town OOP
Reimbursement
2010
100%
100%
100%
2011
100%
100%
80%
2012
100%
100%
60%
2013
100%
100%
40%
2014
100%
100%
20%
2015
100%
100%
0%
2016
100%
80%
0%
2017
100%
60%
0%
2018
100%
40%
0%
2019
100%
20%
0%
2020
100%
0%
0%
After 2020, the benefit levels will stay at the listed levels for 2020.
Coverage(s) — The Town will make insurance policies or plans available
upon such terms, coverages, deductibles, co- payments, etc., as the Town
selects upon an annual basis.
Amendments — The Town may, in and at its discretion, change these
plans and benefits at any time, including, but not limited to, revocations or
curtailment of coverages, changing the type or amounts of coverage,
changing contributions, changing eligibility for dependent and spousal
participation, and changing the type of policy or carrier. No coverages,
rights or benefits issued, described, or granted hereunder are guaranteed.
Further details are available from the Personnel Officer,
SEQRA: Type II Action.
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RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTIONS 807 OF EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
REGARDING CERTAIN NON - MEDICARE ELIGIBLE RETIRED EMPLOYEES AND
HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS
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 21st day of October, 2009, 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 A. Scott Pinney, and was
duly seconded by Francis Shattuck; and the vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney - aye;
Connie Wilcox — aye; Francis Shattuck — aye; Martin Christopher — aye; Matthew
Besemer - aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly
adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town has for years been trying to address health insurance benefits for
employees and retired employees due to the nature of the changes in Medicare and the
escalating expenses associated with the nature and expenses associated with
employee and retired employee benefits; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 09 -141 the Town amended retiree health insurance benefits
for eligible retired employees over the age of 65 (or otherwise eligible for Medicare), and
now the Town desired to amend the benefits provisions for other retired employees; and
WHEREAS, upon due consideration of the above and other matters and factors, the
Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that effective January 1, 2010, Section 807 of the Employee Handbook is
amended to read as follows:
807 Health Insurance for Retirees
A. Eligibility — To be eligible for coverage, the employee, Town Clerk or
Highway Superintendent (each, and all collectively, the "Retired
Employee ", or "Retired Employees ") must be age fifty -five or older, must
have at least twenty years of continuous full -time service with the Town,
and must have applied for and been granted a bona -fide retirement benefit
from the New York State Employees' Retirement System. Benefits are
provided upon a tiered system, depending upon the Medicare eligibility
age (currently, and generally, at or near age 65).
B. Non - Medicare Eligible Employee Retirees: From the date of
retirement until the Retired Employee, or eligible spouse or dependent,
attains the age of Medicare eligibility, the Retired Employee (and his or
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her spouse and eligible dependents) remain eligible to participate under
the Town's standard health insurance policy as generally made available
to employees of the Town. The following list of payments and benefits
applies to all eligible retired employees (and his or her spouse and eligible
dependents) who have not yet attained the age necessary for Medicare
eligibility:
Plan
Year
Town
Premium
Contribution
Town
Deductible
Contribution
Town OOP
Reimbursement
2010
100%
0%
0%
2011
97.5%
0%
0%
2012
95%
0%
0%
2013
92.5%
0%
0%
2014
90%
0%
0%
2015
87.5%
0%
0%
2016
85%
0%
0%
2017
82.5%
0%
0%
2018
80%
0%
0%
2019
77.5%
0%
0%
2020
75%
0%
0%
After 2020, the benefit levels will stay at the listed levels for 2020.
C. Medicare Eligible Employee Retirees: When the Retired Employee,
or any eligible spouse or covered dependent, reaches the age necessary
to trigger Medicare eligibility, or otherwise attains Medicare coverage or
eligibility, the Retired Employee, or any eligible spouse or covered
dependent, shall only be eligible for the Town of Lansing's then sponsored
Medicare Supplemental Plan. The Town will make available the respective
health insurance plan for an eligible Retired Employee, and their
respective spouse and eligible dependents, as follows:
1. Retired Employee: coverage provided, subject to payment of
retired employee's share of premium being timely paid or
credited;
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2. Retired Employee's spouse and eligible dependents: coverage
provided, subject to payment of premium being timely paid;
3. Coverage of a spouse or dependent at the time of divorce or
legal separation is in accordance with applicable plan
documents and COBRA requirements.
For as long as the Retired Employee, or any eligible spouse or covered
dependent, participates in such Town - sponsored plan, the Town will
contribute: (i) 75% of the monthly premium cost for individual coverage;
(ii) 60% for family or two - person coverage; and (iii) in the event that an
Employee and a eligible spouse or dependent have separate individual
policies due to a variance in ages and /or Medicare eligibility, then the
contribution for such policies shall be 60% of the sum of such policies.
Eligible Retired Employee contributions are subject to, if then applicable,
post- retirement sick leave credit rules (see generally, Section 803);
however, all sick leave accrual benefits cease at age 65 and may not be
converted to cash, converted to attain any other benefit, or credited
towards any premium payments or contributions.
D. Coverage(s) — The Town will make insurance policies or plans
available upon such terms, coverages, deductibles, co- payments, etc., as
the Town selects upon an annual basis.
E. Amendments — The Town may, in and at its discretion, change these
plans and benefits at any time, including, but not limited to, revocations or
curtailment of coverages, changing the type or amounts of coverage,
changing contributions, changing eligibility for dependent and spousal
participation, and changing the type of policy or carrier. No coverages,
rights or benefits issued, described, or granted hereunder are guaranteed.
Further details are available from the Personnel Officer.
SEQRA: Type II Action.
Hire Tompkins Insurance Agencies, Inc. to Provide the Health Insurance Service:
RESOLUTION 09 -163
RESOLUTION APPOINTING TTC AS HSA ACCOUNT SERVICING AGENCY
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board
Town of Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall
members being present: A. Scott Pinney,
Francis Shattuck, Councilperson; Martin
Besemer, Councilperson; and the following
Besemer having recused himself and the
of the Town of Lansing held in and for the
on 21st day of October, 2009, the following
Supervisor; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson;
Christopher, Councilperson; and Matthew
members being absent: none; and Matthew
following motion for a Resolution was duly
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made by motion of A. Scott Pinney, and was duly seconded by Connie Wilcox; and the
vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney - aye; Connie Wilcox — aye; Francis Shattuck —
aye; and Martin Christopher — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 4 -0,
and was duly adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town has adopted a health insurance plan based upon the utilization of
HSA accounts and therefore needs to appoint a qualified institution to manage such
HSA accounts; and
WHEREAS, upon due consideration of the above and other matters and factors, the
Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Tompkins Insurance Agencies, Inc. be and hereby is appointed
as the agency to act as the depository and manager of employee and eligible retiree
HSA accounts.
SEQRA: Type II Action,
Holt Architects Agreement:
RESOLUTION 09 -164
RESOLUTION APPI
HOLT ARCHITEC
FOR TOWN PLANNING SERVICES
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 21st day of October, 2009, 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 -
aye; Connie Wilcox — aye; Francis Shattuck — aye; Martin Christopher — aye; Matthew
Besemer - aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly
adopted:
WHEREAS, Holt Architects had previously made presentations to various Town Board
Committees and to the Town Board in respect of the provision of planning services; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Committee, the Town Center Committee, and the Planning
Board have recommended that Holt Architects be hired to provide such services; and
WHEREAS, upon review and discussion of the matter the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the agreement proposed by Holt Architects for professional services
be and hereby is approved in the amount of $20,000.00 (inclusive of landscape
architectural services), and the Supervisor and /or Deputy Supervisor be and are hereby
authorized to execute such amendment by, for, on behalf or, and in the name of the
Town of Lansing.
SEQRA: Type 11 Action.
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Approve SCLIWC 2010 Water Rates:
I APPROVI
RESOLUTION 09 -165
_IWC 201(
RATE AND
NG
EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT REGARDING SAME
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 21st day of October, 2009, the
following members being present: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Francis Shattuck,
Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; and
Matthew Besemer, Councilperson; and the following members being absent: none; and
the following motion for a Resolution was duly made by motion of Mrs. Wilcox, and was
duly seconded by Mr. Christopher; and the vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney — aye;
Francis Shattuck — Nay; Connie Wilcox — aye; Martin Christopher — aye; Matthew
Besemer — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 4 -1, and was duly
adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing is a signatory to the amended, supplemental, restated
and consolidated agreement of municipal cooperation for construction, financing and
operation of an intermunicipal water supply and transmission system dated as of June
51 1979, as the same has been amended from time to time, (the "Agreement "); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Agreement each municipality agreed to pay to the Southern
Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (hereinafter referred to as
"Commission "), water revenues based upon, in part, a water rate schedule annexed as
Exhibit I of Schedule A to the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, based on changes in costs, the Commission believes it is advisable to
adopt a new water rate schedule; and
WHEREAS, Schedule A of the Agreement provides that the water rate schedule may
not be changed by the Commission without the written agreement to such change of all
the parties; and
WHEREAS, Exhibit I of Schedule A to the Agreement has been amended from time to
time since the initial date of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, among other changes, the basic water rate is being increased and the flat
rate charge per 1,000 gallons shall be non - fluctuating and equal to two dollars and fifty -
eight ($2.65) (this rate is equal to one dollar and ninety -three cents ($1.98) per 100
cubic feet); and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has hereby
RESOLVED, that the proposed changes be and hereby are approved, and the Town
Board, and the Supervisor and each Councilperson be and hereby are authorized to
execute the SCLIWC Bolton Point Water System Agreement to Change Water Rate
Schedule by, for and in the name of the Town of Lansing.
Establish 2010 Water Rates for Town of Lansing:
RESOLUTION 09- 166
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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 201 6 WATER RATES FOR THE TOWN OF LANSING
At a. Regular Meeting of the Town Board ,of the Town of Lansing held Jn,and : for
the Town of Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on-the 21st day of October 2009, the
following, rriembers being present.: &.,Scott Pinney, Supervisor, Francis Shattuck,
Councilperson; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; and
Matthew: Beseme.r;Councilperson; and the following. members being absent: none; and
the following motion for a' Resolution was duly made by motion of Mr. Christopher,
and seconded by Mr. Besemer ; and the vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney — aye,
Francis Shattuck — aye, Connie Wilcox — aye; Martin Christopher — aye; and Matthew
Besemer — aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly
adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing is a signatory to the amended, supplemental, restated
and consolidated agreement of municipal cooperation for construction, financing and
operation of an intermunicipal, water supply and transmission system dated as of June
5, 1979, as the same has been amended from time to time, (the "Agreement "); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Agreement each municipality agreed to pay to the Southern
Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission (hereinafter referred to as the
"Commission "), water revenues based upon, in part, a water rate schedule annexed as
Exhibit I of Schedule A to the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Town must set its water rates for 2010 so as to allow the Commission
to begin first quarter billing; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation upon the same, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby establish the
following water rates for the Town of Lansing residents within the Town of Lansing
Consolidated Water District for the year 20101
Water Rate
Operation and Maintenance Fee
TOTAL RATE
$2.65 per thousand gallons
$ .55 per thousand gallons
$3.20 per thousand gallons
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Q accounts are not included in the current Town of
Lansing Consolidated Water District.
THEREFORE, upon due deliberation upon the same, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby establish the
following water rates for the Town of Lansing residents in the Q account being Algerine,
Lansing Station and Drake Roads and future water district extensions for the year 20101
Water Rate
Operation and Maintenance Fee
Total Rate
$2.65 per thousand gallons
$1.10 per thousand gallons
$3.75 per thousand gallons
Authorize The Relevy of Water and Sewer Charges.
RESOLUTION 09- 167
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Af a•Regular Meeting of the Town `Board of the Town of Lansing held in. and for
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the Town of Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on 21S day of October, 2009, 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 ; Francis Shattuck - Aye; Connie Wilcox -Aye; Martin Christopher - Aye ;
Matthew Besemer - Aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was
duly adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing water and sewer accounts state on the August bills
that any unpaid balance after October 15, 2009 will be relevied on the 2010 Town and
County tax bills, and
WHEREAS, a courtesy reminder letter with the balance of $20.00 or more for the water
and sewer charges to the account is sent out to all homeowners and tenants, and.
WHEREAS, after October 15th 2009, the collector will notify SCLIWC (Bolton Point) to
remove said amounts from accounts to be relevied on the 2010 Town and County tax
bills, now therefore it is
RESOLVED, that the collector will relevy the unpaid water and sewer account charges
plus a 10% fee on all accounts with a balance of $20.00 or more to the 2010 Town and
County tax bills.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all unpaid water and sewer account charges under
$20.00 will be carried over to the November 2010 water bill.
Open Public Hearing — Lansing Commons:
RESOLUTION 09 —168
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Christopher:
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing for the Lansing Commons is hereby opened
at 6: 39 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 09 -169
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox:
RESOLVED, that all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public
Hearing was closed at 6:45 p.m.
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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 Lansing Common PDA With Conditions:
RESOLUTION 09- 170
RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING LANSING COMMONS PDA
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 21st day of October, 2009, 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; Francis Shattuck —Aye; Connie Wilcox — Aye; Martin Christopher — Aye; Matthew
Besemer - Aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly
adopted:
WHEREAS, Applicant J. Ronald Seacord has requested Town Board approval of a
Planned Development Area ( "PDA ") application respecting a 13.559 acre three phase
residential and commercial mixed use development in the B1 District located south of
the intersection of Cayuga Vista Drive and Woodsedge Drive in the Town of Lansing,
P/O Tax Map Parcel 37. -1 -2- 53.222; and
WHEREAS, the Lansing Planning Board considered and carefully reviewed the
Applicant's Statement of Intent to Comply with Conditions and Specifications of the
Planning Board, dated January 7, 2009, and the Addendum thereto dated February 3,
2009, respecting the Lansing Commons PDA proposal, and the Planning Board duly
held a public hearing on February 23, 2009 to obtain comment upon the proposal,
including the PDA Application materials, the Applicant's Statement of Intent, and the
Addendum thereto, and the proposed conditions thereupon as recommended by the
Planning Board, as well as to consider whether the Planning Board should refer and
recommend approval or rejection of such preliminary PDA plan, application and
conditions to the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board performed a site plan review of the proposed PDA
development, and considered and carefully reviewed the requirements of the Land Use
Ordinance Section 701 et seq., relative to Planning Board site plan review and the
unique needs of the Town due to the topography, the soil types and distributions, and
other natural and man made features upon and surrounding the area of the proposed
Site Plan, and consideration of storm water drainage, erosion control, parking, water
and sewer facilities, driveways, site lighting, off site impacts, roadways and walkways,
height regulations, landscaping, open space, and compliance with other state, county
and local agency regulations; and the Planning Board has also considered the Town's
Comprehensive Plan and compliance therewith; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 706.5 of the Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance, the
Planning Board recommended conditional approval of the PDA based upon the
Developer /Applicant's Statement of Intent to Comply (with addendum) and several
proposed conditions set forth in the Planning Board's Decision upon the application,
which Decision is hereby incorporated herein, including, but not limited to: SEQRA
reviews of potential environmental impacts, and the determination as to whether the
same may be mitigated by on site controls, permitting processes, and the like; the
creation and dedication of improvement districts and infrastructure; density, building
density and height controls; future traffic impact studies; architectural controls; and deed
restrictions; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board reviewed such recommendation and thereafter duly
scheduled and held public hearing to consider the preliminary approval of the proposed
PDA and a SEQRA review thereof; and
WHEREAS, the SEQRA review identified potential impacts and the mitigation thereof
and a negative declaration was duly made in compliance with SEQRA and the
procedures thereof; and
WHEREAS, a Conditional Approval of the proposed PDA pursuant to and under Section
706.6 of the Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance was issued and the matter was duly
referred back to the Planning Board for implementation of all or some of the 17
conditions stated and described in the Town Board's conditional approval; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board duly considered each such condition and developed,
reviewed, and recommended a proposed Final Development Plan for the PDA, which
Plan, and the attendant list of conditions, was duly referred back to the Town Board for
final approval pursuant to the Land Use Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Land Use Ordinance, the Town Board has 45 days to
schedule a public hearing upon the proposed Final Development Plan for the said PDA,
and 30 days after the close of such public hearing to approve, approve with conditions,
or reject such Final Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board duly scheduled and conducted a public hearing on
October 21, 2009, for consideration of the approval of the Final Development Plan for J.
Ronald Seacord's 13.559 acre three phase residential and commercial mixed use PDA
development in the 131 District located south of the intersection of Cayuga Vista Drive
and Woodsedge Drive in the Town of Lansing, P/O Tax Map Parcel 37. -1 -2- 53.222, and
thereat heard all persons interested in the subject thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Town duly referred the matter to the Tompkins County Department of
Planning, pursuant to General Municipal Law Sections 239 -1 and 239 -m, and duly took
into consideration the official and unofficial comments of the County Department of
Planning; and
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Department of Planning formally recommended (1)
screening and buffering of the proposed sewage treatment package plant with detailed
plans for the sewage treatment plant, including visual impacts, to be submitted to
County Planning, and (2) provision of an updated full traffic study for the impacted
section of State Route 34, with particular focus on the intersections with Cayuga Vista
Drive and Woodsedge Drive, and informally recommended review of the impacts of the
project upon the Empire Zone and a delineation of the sewage package discharge
location and impact upon intermittent streams; and
WHEREAS, these comments were taken into account in both the Town Board and
Planning Board's review of the proposed project, and pursuant to NYS General
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Municipal Law Section 239 et seq.: specifically, buffering and screening are conditions
imposed in the final approval set forth below; traffic studies have been imposed as a
condition to Phase III of the project; and the impacts upon any streams and the Empire
Zone have been expressly incorporated in the formal and informal reviews of the
proposed action, specifically including conditions relating to the discharge location and
permitting thereof by the NYS DEC SPDES program; and
WHEREAS, the formal recommended modifications set forth above by County Planning
must be incorporated into final approval or such approval will require a supermajority
vote (majority plus one) of the members of the decision making body; and
WHEREAS, the NYS DEC made formal recommendations as well, including the
installation of a fence with a locking gate around the wastewater package plant,
requests for more information regarding details for manholes, sewer /water crossings,
trench and backfill detail, septic tanks, if any, pumping stations, design data for the
various elements of the treatment and conveyance system, including the phosphorous
and ammonia removal system, material and ammonia removal system, specifications
for sludge disposal and /or digestion, case studies for the proposed system and a
requisite that the package plant design be in accordance with the Ten - States
Standards, 2004 Edition; and
WHEREAS, the applicant/developer has submitted these additional materials and
specifications to the NYSDEC, together with full application for a SPDES permit to be
approved by the NYSDEC; and the applicant/developer had also provided additional
information to the Lansing Town and Planning Boards respecting the proposed
residential wastewater treatment package plant, and associated discharges thereof; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation upon the PDA application and the foregoing, the
public comments and evidence received at public hearings, and the input and
recommendations from the Planning Board and others, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the application for Planned Development Area designation for the
Lansing Commons project be and hereby is conditionally approved, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with all permitting and permit maintenance obligations for
effluent discharges of treated wastewater, including the implementation of all
recommendations of the NYSDEC relating to site security, stream and stream
bank protection, erosion and sediment controls, and related system support,
infrastructure and appurtenances, and further, that the terms of any NYSDEC
issued SPDES permit be adhered to at all times and that the Developer
implement a management plan to assure compliance with such permit conditions
and requirements. Further, all plans must be approved by the Town Engineer
and the wastewater processing package plant and all necessary appurtenances
shall be built, developed, permitted, and made operational at the sole cost of the
Developer. The treatment plant and its appurtenances shall be duly shielded for
safety and aesthetic purposes by screening and buffering so as not to affect any
view sheds and /or as not to be significantly visible from any public roadway.
Locked fencing shall be installed around the wastewater treatment plant as
recommended by NYSDEC. The Proposed Sewage Package Plant must be
designed and built for maximum capacity for each and all phases of the proposed
PDA project, as projected for all three phases of the PDA development, which
said maximum capacity has been determined to be a maximum of 110 gallons
effluent per day, per bedroom unit, for each phase with an overall limit of 108
bedroom units effluent discharge for the entire three phase project, with an
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agreed upon limit of 36 bedroom units per phase, thus generating a maximum of
3960 effluent gallons per day per phase. Accordingly, the total project shall be
allowed to generate no more than 108 bedroom units of effluent discharge for a
maximum total of 11,880 gallons per day of effluent. The aforementioned
maximum phase units of 36 bed room units per phase shall not be transferred or
credited within or among phases. All systems and structures, manmade, altered,
or natural, that support or are a part of the wastewater treatment and
management system shall, after final permitting, inspection, and verification of
operational viability, be dedicated to a town - created wastewater district, without
cost to the Town and without any conditions or cost or other recapture programs
whatsoever;
2. Water lines and systems shall be built to Health Department and Bolton
Point specifications, approved by the Town Engineer, and duly permitted. Any
water main extending along the Cayuga Vista Drive, and all other water systems
on the Property, shall be designed and constructed to the specifications set forth
by the Town Engineer and the Consolidated Water District. After verification of
operational viability the same shall be dedicated to the Consolidated Water
District without any conditions or cost or other recapture programs whatsoever;
3. Stormwater and related surface water management structures and
facilities shall be constructed in accordance with NYS Permit requirements and
the Town of Lansing Stormwater Local Law. The percentage of impervious
surfaces permitted per lot shall be: 33% maximum impervious surfaces for the
residential lots constructed in Phase I; 40% impervious surfaces maximum for
lots constructed in Phase II; and 50% maximum impervious surfaces for Phase III
lot construction (which Phase III envisions commercial mixed uses), but
individual residential lots in Phase III shall have a maximum of 33% impervious
surfaces per lot. Said impervious percentage restrictions shall be included in the
lot deed restrictions for each lot. Adequate safety measures must be taken by the
Applicant/Developer to protect the public from any potential hazards associated
with the water detention pond(s). Once finally and properly constructed,
permitted, inspected, and after verification of operational viability, the same shall
be dedicated to a drainage district created by the Town to manage such facilities,
without any conditions or cost or other recapture programs whatsoever;
4. The pedestrian walkway path, located between Woodsedge Drive and
Seacord Lane shall consist of a 10 foot wide plot of land to be constructed by
Developer and dedicated to the Town. The main thoroughfare for vehicular traffic
must be located in a manner acceptable to both the Planning Board and the
Town Board. All roadways, pedestrian paths, related appurtenances, and lateral
and subjacent support there for, must be built per Town specifications and duly
dedicated in a form and manner approved by the Attorney for the Town. The
Town reserves the right to require advance dedication of an easement for paper
roadways or pathways, which easement shall not operate to divest the Town of
any right to demand, nor relieve the Developer for any obligation to dedicate, all
such public roadways and rights -of -way as herein required
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5. Title to all lands and improvements to be dedicated to the Town must be
approved by the Attorney for the Town and all dedications must be in Fee Simple
Absolute by Warranty Deed with Lien Covenant (or equivalent), unless an
easement for any one or more structures and appurtenances is approved by
such counsel, without recourse;
6. A stop sign shall be installed at the intersection of Cayuga Vista Drive and
Woodsedge Drive;
7. All utilities shall be installed underground to the maximum extent feasible,
including, but not limited to, electric, gas, cable, telephone, fiber -optic line and
other communication lines;
8. Compliance with the submitted and approved Statement of Intent, as now
exists or hereafter amended;
9. Aesthetic consideration shall be in accordance with the deed restrictions
and architectural guidelines set forth below. The development should blend in
with its surroundings, including the Town Center. Height restrictions and sign
restrictions shall be in compliance with the Lansing Land Use Ordinance and the
Lansing Sign Ordinance. The following deed restrictions and architectural
guidelines shall apply to the Lansing Commons PDA:
Lansing Commons Subdivision
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DEED RESTRICTIONS
These restrictions shall apply to the area situated in the Town of
Lansing, County of Tompkins, State of New York, consisting of Lots
numbered 1 through 37 PDA Subdivision, as shown on a PDA
subdivision map entitled "Plan of Lansing Commons Subdivision,
Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins, State of New York," dated
June 2, 2008, and to be filed in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office.
Herein, the "Developer" shall be J.R.S. Realty, or Ronald Seacord.
The purpose of these restrictions is to establish and preserve an
attractive and stable residential area by the private control of land
use. The following restrictions and uses shall apply and shall,
wherever more restrictive than the Land Use Ordinance, apply in
lieu of said Ordinance.
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Residential use. Land and buildings shall be used for single -
family residential purposes only. On lots 1 through 14, and 23
through 28, there shall also be permitted one subordinate
apartment dwelling within such residential building which may be
occupied by a family (meaning persons related by blood or
marriage) or by not more than two unrelated people. Lots 15
through 23, and 29 through 37 may have apartments or
condominiums. No lot shall be further subdivided.
Building height and location. Structures on lots 1 through 14,
and 23 through 28 shall be restricted to one story above ground
level. Structures on lots 15 through 23, and 29 through 37 shall be
no higher than two stories above ground level.
Exterior walls, fences and trim. A complete exterior color
scheme shall be submitted to the Developer, who reserved the right
to approve or disapprove such color schemes in conformance with
these restrictive covenants, in Developer's sole discretion. The
Developers may accept for review other materials and finishes and
will consider them on an individual basis. It is intended that fences
will be used for screening and privacy purposes only. Under no
circumstances will fences be permitted to be built along property
lines for the purpose of dividing one lot from another. The basic
concept of the development is that the area blends and reads as an
entity. To install fences between lots would defeat this objective.
Fence materials must match or compliment the exterior siding of
the structure.
Masonry. Exposed masonry surfaces shall be limited normally to
local stone and used for retaining walls, foundation walls, fireplaces
or chimneys. Concrete, concrete block, stucco, and brick will be
acceptable on a limited basis only, subject to the specific advance
approval of the Developer.
Exposed metals. Exposed metal surfaces are limited to
miscellaneous flashing, connectors, and chimneys. No reflective
finishes shall be permitted.
Exterior lighting. Type and placement of exterior lighting devices
must be approved by the Developer. The concern is to eliminate
glare and annoyance to adjacent property owners and passers -by.
Parking. Carports, or other partially enclosed parking areas,
visible from the street or adjoining properties shall not be permitted.
Lot owners or tenants shall not permit the parking of vehicles on the
adjacent roadway on a regular or continuing basis. Driveways must
be blacktop or concrete. Driveways shall be a maximum of 12 feet
in width. Paths and walkways made of wood chips, lava cinders,
gravel or long sections are effective and fit well into the natural
environment. Surfacing material that is reflective, such as white
marble chips, is prohibited.
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Trailers /mobile homes. No trailers are permitted except
construction trailers during actual construction; nor shall any
recreational vehicles, mobile homes, or unregistered vehicles be
permitted to be kept on the premises for longer than a period of 48
hours.
Construction and storage. The exterior construction of buildings
shall be completed within 9 months from the commencement of
construction. Final completion, together with grading and seeding
of the lawn, shall be done within six (6) months thereafter. The
premises shall not be used for the storage of any materials,
machinery, equipment, or supplies of any kind or nature except
during the course of construction of improvements to the premises.
Signs. No signs shall be permitted upon or within the premises
that are visible from the exterior of any building without the advance
written permission of Developer, except that temporary signs
indicating "for sale" or "for rent" may be placed on the premises in
accordance with the Town of Lansing Sign Ordinance.
Commercial, business or professional use. No commercial use
or business or professional office, including the production or
growing of produce for resale, may be operated or maintained
without the advance written approval of the Developer. Acceptable
and permitted commercial or retail uses are set forth below. No
family garden may be maintained in the front space or yard of the
lot or premises.
Pets. No livestock, chickens, pigs, horses or other animals other
than the usual household pets shall be kept on the premises. A
kennel for a single pet may be maintained on the premises. Any
such kennel shall not be visible from any street adjoining the
property and shall be screened or landscaped so as to minimize its
visibility from adjoining properties. Said exterior appearance of any
such kennel shall be compatible with the design and exterior of
other structures permitted on the premises.
Yards. All yards, except for gardens or driveways, shall be
covered by natural grass lawn. No artificial covering shall be
permitted. Lawn and buildings shall be maintained in a neat and
orderly manner. The storage or piling of articles outside of the
residence shall not be permitted unless associated with the
immediate construction of the dwelling or improvements thereon, in
which case it shall be removed upon completion of the construction.
In order to preserve the character of the land and the views of
adjacent homeowners, the height of trees and shrubs and their
placement on each site must be considered. New plantings should
appear natural to the area. Seeding of open areas with meadow
fescue, grasses and wildflowers will be encouraged; mowing of
these areas a few times in the summer will keep them attractive.
Lawns planted close to homes are acceptable and shall be
permitted.
Outside facilities. No laundry lines shall be hung or suspended on
the premises, nor shall laundry be hung outside. No antennas,
outside aerials or satellite dishes shall be placed upon the exterior
of any premises without the advance approval of Developer. No
propane tanks, other than those used for and connected to an
outdoor grill or barbeque, shall be permitted unless natural gas is
not available to the lot owner. In such circumstances, such tanks
shall not be permitted to be visible and shall be screened.
Garbage or trash. No structure(s) separate from the main
residence(s) shall be erected or maintained for the storage of
garbage or other equipment or material. Garbage and trash, or
other refuse, shall be kept in secure containers with covers, and
shall be kept in a manner so that it cannot be seen from the front of
the property. Garbage and trash shall be set at the roadside for
collection on the late evening the day before collection or early
morning of the day in which collection will occur, and such
containers shall be removed from the roadside the same day on
which collection occurs.
Pools. Any outdoor pool shall be installed in- ground, such that the
water surface is on or below the same grade as the lawn.
Architectural approval. Before construction, painting or alteration
of the exterior of any improvements on the premises, or removal of
trees or other significant landscape changes, the contractor or lot
owner shall obtain a written certificate from the Developer providing
that, in the opinion of the Developer, the planned action or actions
are suitable and proper for the location and compatible with the
residences in the PDA, including the cost, appearance, and quality
of construction. Each said certificate shall be procured and
recorded in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office at the sole cost and
expense of the lot owner.
Enforcement of restrictions. Any or all of the above restrictions
may be enforced by injunction or by any other appropriate legal
remedy. The invalidity of any part or portion of these restrictions
shall not invalidate any other part or portion of the same. These
restrictions shall be enforced by and run with the land for the
benefit of each of the lots of this subdivision although any particular
lot may be distant from the lot in violation. Each lot shall have the
right of enforcement thereof as against any other for violation.
Amendment of restrictions. For so long as the Developer is the
owner of any of the lots that are subject to these restrictions, any of
the above restrictions may be changed, modified or terminated by
Developer with the written approval of the Lansing Planning Board.
When, and in the event the Developer, no longer owns any such
lots, then these restrictions and covenants may only be amended
upon (i) the approval of the owners of 76% of the lots in the
subdivision, together with (ii) the approval of the Town of Lansing
Planning Board. Each lot to be entitled to a single vote irrespective
of the number of owners of such lot.
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Conveyance. Any conveyance or transfer of title to any lot subject
to these restrictions shall include a specific statement subjecting
title to the provision of these restrictive covenants. It shall be
sufficient compliance with this paragraph to state that the
conveyance is made together with and subject to the covenants,
rights, easements and conditions established by a Declaration of
Restrictions made and executed by (owners) dated and recorded in
the Tompkins County Clerk's Office. If these restrictions are
subsequently amended, the conveying language shall add
reference to such amendments, including the dates of same, dates
of recording, and the book and page of such recording.
Vacant lots. Vacant lots shall be maintained in a neat and orderly
fashion and must be compatible with the neighborhood.
Mailboxes. Street side mailboxes or paper receptacles shall be
maintained in a neat and orderly fashion and must be compatible
with the neighborhood.
Expiration. Unless otherwise amended or altered as herein
provided, these covenants shall expire twenty five years from the
date of any original lot conveyance. Deed restrictions shall run with
the land for the twenty five year period commencing from the date
of each original lot conveyance, excepting that, if a home
association exists at the time of expiration of such twenty five year
period, such home owners association may vote to extend any or
all of said deed restrictions.
ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES
Garages shall be attached to the residential structure; attachment
through the basement of the dwelling unit is permitted.
Roof pitch minimum shall be 5/12 for single family residential
homes. Two story structures, residential or commercial, may be
comprised of any roof pitch.
Light trim is permitted on windows, doors, fascias and soffits.
Front roof dormers shall be installed.
Clear stories are permitted.
Residential structures shall not be rectangular shaped; "L" or "T"
shaped residential structures are permitted; three planed fronts are
permitted.
The street side of the residential structure must have more than
one plane. A front porch or entry that is dormered into the main
roof shall satisfy this restriction. Porches covering up to 75% of the
front of the dwelling structure are permitted.
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Pressure treated front decks or porches
concealed beams, the joists and decl
treated, but deck/porch roof supports,
shall not be constructed with
Decks /porches must be of same colors
trim of the house,
shall not be permitted. The
c boards may be pressure
posts, fascia, railings, etc.,
pressure treated wood.
and motif as the siding and
Front porches shall be same color as the siding and trim and shall
have roofs constructed overhead.
Driveways shall have a 12 foot maximum width.
Fences shall be constructed of wood. No chain link fences shall be
permitted in front yards, but may be used in conjunction with both
screening and landscaping.
Mailboxes shall be black or wood tone and shall be located only in
the front of the property.
Swing sets shall be constructed of wood and located only in back
yards. Swing sets shall be less than ten (10) feet in height.
Each unit shall have only one family residing therein.
ALLOWED USES
The following uses, as set forth in the Town of Lansing Land Use
Ordinance §503 Schedule I, shall be permitted in the Lansing
Commons PDA. All uses not listed below shall not be permitted.
RESIDENTIAL USES:
A. Dwelling, one - family: Permitted in phase I, except Lots 1
and 2 if combined.
B. Dwelling, two - family: Permitted in phase II and III.
C. Dwelling, multi - family including apartments and
condominium: Permitted in phase II and III, and Lots 1 and
2 if combined.
D. Dwelling, townhouse: Permitted in phase II and III, and Lots
1 and 2 if combined.
E. Retirement housing: Permitted in phase II and III.
F. Congregate housing: Permitted in phase II and III, and Lots
1 and 2 if combined.
G. Mother -in- Law /Accessory: Permitted.
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H. Accessory use related to residential development: Permitted
as set forth in deed restrictions.
I. Mixed residential /commercial development: Permitted in
Phase III with site plan review.
COMMUNITY USES:
A. Church, place of public worship and related facility:
Permitted.
B. Playground, park, noncommercial: Permitted.
BUSINESS USES:
A. Residential (home) business or occupation: Permitted.
B. Professional or business office (not in a home): Permitted in
Phase II and /or Phase III only.
C. Retail sales, specialty: antiques, crafts and similar
independent facility: Permitted in Phase II and /or Phase III
only.
D. Barber /beauty shop and similar personal services (not as a
home business): Permitted in Phase II and /or Phase III only.
INDUSTRIAL /RESEARCH:
A. Commercial assembly: jewelry,
instruments and similar small items
Permitted in Phase III only,
leather, fabric, scientific
(not a home business):
B. Agricultural, industrial or educational research, design and
production of prototypes (not as a home business): Permitted in
Phase III only.
9. Developer shall comply with any further requests of the Town Board or
Town Planning Board for data, documents, or information in respect to the
implementation of the Final PDA Development Plan. Additional Planning Board
and Town Board review and approvals shall be required for Phase II and Phase
III. Upon commencement of Phase III, the Planning Board shall review, consider
and recommend whether an updated traffic study and plan shall be performed
and accepted by the Town's Planning Board, or by the Town Board, as
applicable, which said study must properly identify impacts and their mitigation,
with particular focus on the intersections with Cayuga Vista Drive and
Woodsedge Drive as requested by the Tompkins County Planning Department.
In recognition of the unique circumstances of this PDA in providing sewer, and in
recognition of the concomitant limits in sewer capacity of the proposed package
plant, any future substantial remodeling to the commercial and /or residential
structures, including, but not limited to additions or new bedrooms, shall require
prior approval and review by the Lansing Planning Board, Further, PDA reviews
by the Town of Lansing Planning Board shall be required yearly (See, Lansing
Land Use Ordinance Section 706.9.1 and 706.9.2);
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10. No Building Permits shall be issued until each and all of the above
conditions are fulfilled; further, no Certificates of Compliance or Occupancy shall
be issued until each and all of the above conditions are fulfilled;
11. Street lighting shall not be required for the Lansing Commons PDA;
12. This conditional approval of the final PDA development plan shall be valid
for one year from the date of final approval, unless extended by the Town Board;
and it is further
RESOLVED and DETERMINED, that the proposed Lansing Commons PDA
Development Plant, together with the conditions imposed above, is in compliance and
accordance with the Town of Lansing's Comprehensive Plan, including but not limited
to, the following goals and objectives set forth therein: appropriate growth and
development while preserving the distinctive character of this area of the Town; mixed
uses where water and sewer may be provided; development of the mixed use area in a
way that will maximize access for pedestrian traffic; range of dwelling types; diversified
housing development; new development consistent with existing and future land uses;
recognizing and supporting the importance of in -home business opportunities; providing
adequate opportunity for development of small conveniences and personal services
business throughout the Town; creating a land use regulation that will incorporate the
B1 district into a broader setting of mixed uses and increased density; housing
development patterns that help retain open space and preserve the traffic - carrying
function of major roads; encourage alternatives to traditional residential development
through measures such as clustering and planned development that will conserve land
uses, supporting public sewer services where possible in those areas of the Town, such
as the surrounding B1 District, where the Comprehensive Plan indicates major
development and growth; and it is further
RESOLVED, that this approval is further conditioned upon the terms, conditions, and
requirements of the Planned Development Area being reflected and summarized in a
document created and approved by the Town that is capable of properly identifying all
special and other terms of zoning and site planning applicable to this new zoning
classification such that the Land Use Ordinance may be duly amended by Local Law to
incorporate and add this PDA to such Ordinance, in accord with law.
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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 21st day of October, 2009, 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 -
aye; Connie Wilcox — aye; Francis Shattuck — aye; Martin Christopher — aye; Matthew
Besemer - aye; and - the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly
adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town Board had identified excess property with no existing or
foreseeable public use along Myers Road; and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board had previously, by Resolution dated June 17, 2009,
authorized the listing and sale of such property by private sale; and
WHEREAS, a bid date was duly established and the bids duly opened; and
WHEREAS, upon review and discussion of the matter the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the high bid for such property, being submitted by James R. Bower, in
the amount of $5,151.00 be and hereby is accepted, and the Town Supervisor, and /or
Deputy Supervisor, be and hereby are authorized to effect the sale, transfer and closing
upon such parcel, including the authority to subdivide such parcel, expend funds for
abstracts and other closing studies and documents, and execute the deed and any such
other documents as are or may be necessary to close upon and transfer such parcel.
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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 21st day of October, 2009, 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; Francis Shattuck — Aye; Connie Wilcox — Aye; Martin Christopher — Aye; Matthew
Besemer - Aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly
adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town has been working under an Agriculture Grant to study farming
and agriculture preservation practices within the Town, and throughout this period,
valuable insight and information has been received from the Cornell Cooperative
Extension of Tompkins County ( "CCE "); and
WHEREAS, the Town and CCE desire to formalize their relationship relative to such
grant and the studies being proposed and undertaken in connection therewith; and
WHEREAS, upon review and discussion of the matter the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the agreement proposed by CCE for professional services be and
hereby is approved, and the Supervisor and /or Deputy Supervisor be and are hereby
authorized to execute such agreement by, for, on behalf or, and in the name of the
Town of Lansing.
SEQRA: Type II Action,
Set Public Hearing for Draft Plan Approval•
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RESOLUTION NO. 09 -173
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PUBLIC HEARING FOR REVIEW OF DRAFT
AGRICULTURE PLAN
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 21st day of October, 2009, 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 -
aye; Connie Wilcox — aye; Francis Shattuck — aye; Martin Christopher — aye; Matthew
Besemer - aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly
adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town previously applied for an agricultural preservation and protection
grant, which grant was duly awarded; and
WHEREAS, the Town has gathered data, met regularly with area farmers, and enlisted
such professional assistance as deemed necessary to study the preservation,
protection, and promotion of farms and farmlands in the Town of Lansing; and
WHEREAS, the grant requires that a draft plan be submitted and reviewed by the public
and NYSDAM in relation to such grant, and upon approval thereof, that thereafter such
plan may be adopted; and
WHEREAS, this action is a Type II Action under SEQRA pursuant to 6 NYCRR Parts
617.5(c)(3), 617.5(c)(18), 617.5(c)(21) and 617.5(c)(27) in that this is an action: (i)
pertaining to generally accepted farming principles concerning to farm management and
practices; (ii) pertaining to the collection of data and research to present a draft plan that
does not involve and funding or final approvals of any Type I or Unlisted Action; (iii) that
constitutes the consideration of adoption of an action upon the Type II list contained in
SEQRA Regulations; and
WHEREAS, upon due consideration of the above and other matters and factors, the
Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that a public hearing to consider the draft Agricultural Plan be and is
hereby scheduled for the 16th day of December, 2009, at 6:15 P.M. at the Lansing
Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, and to thereat hear all persons
interested in the subject thereof, and concerning the same, 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.
SEQRA: Type II Action.
Set Public Hearing for 2010 Special Budget:
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RESOLUTION NO. 09 -174
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 21St day of October, 2009, 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. Besemer; and the vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney -
Aye; Francis Shattuck — Aye; Connie Wilcox — Aye; Martin Christopher —Aye; Matthew
Besemer - Aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly
adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has prepared the
Assessment Rolls of parcels of land included in Lansing Consolidated Water Districts,
CWD Ext, 1, CWD Ext. 2 and Lansing Light Districts No, 1, No.2 and No. 3 and the
Pheasant Way, Whispering Pines and Lake Forest Drainage Districts 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, Lighting Systems, and Drainage
Districts therein which are payable in the year 2010 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 4th day of November, 2009 at 6:15 p.m. in the evening
thereof, to hear and consider any objections which may be made to said roll.
Set Public Hearing for proposed 2010 Budget:
RESOLUTION 09 —175
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 21st day of October, 2009, 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. Pinney, and
was duly seconded by Mrs. Wilcox; and the vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney - Aye;
Francis Shattuck — Aye; Connie Wilcox — Aye; Martin Christopher — Aye; Matthew
Besemer - Aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly
adopted:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the preliminary budget of the Town of Lansing,
Tompkins County, New York for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2010 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 6:05 p.m. on the 4th day of November,
2009, 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 $ 30,006.00
Councilmen (3)
Total $ 28,935.00
Each $ 91645.00
Councilman (1) $ 12,860.00
Town Clerk $ 39,259.00
Highway Superintendent $ 61,911.00
Town Justice (2)
Total $ 32,954.00
Each $ 16,477.00
Set Public Hearing for Special Use Permit for Soccer Fields:
RESOLUTION 09- 176
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF
SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION FOR PROPOSED SOCCER FIELD ALONG EAST
SHORE DRIVE
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 21st day of October, 2009, 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. Pinney, and was duly
seconded by Mrs. Wilcox; and the vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney - Aye; Francis
Shattuck — Aye; Connie Wilcox — Aye; Martin Christopher — Aye; Matthew Besemer -
Aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted:
WHEREAS, Applicant, Ithaca Youth Soccer Club Inc. has requested the issuance of a
Special Use Permit to allow for the operation of a not - for - profit soccer club upon an
approximately 12.1 acre parcel to be used as a non - commercial recreational facility in a
R2 District along East Shore Drive (part of Tax Parcel #37.1- 6 -2.2), pursuant to the
Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with such Ordinance, the applicant first submitted the
information, site plan, and related project information to the Planning Board for
consideration, review, and a recommendation to the Town Board regarding such
application; and
WHEREAS, the proposed soccer club is to have two soccer fields to be located in the
R2 District, and Section 503 Schedule I (B) of the Lansing Land Use Ordinance only
permits a public or private club (except rod or gun) in the R2 District by special use
permit, subject to site plan review, as set forth in the Lansing Land Use Ordinance
Section 803.2.1; and
WHEREAS, on September 14, 2009, the Code Enforcement Officer duly referred the
application for Special Use Permit for the Ithaca Youth Soccer Club Inc. to the Lansing
Planning Board for review, and the Planning Board duly reviewed such application upon
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September 14, 2009, and forwarded its findings and recommendations to the Town
Board for review; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation of the Planning Board mainly pertained to mitigating
potential impacts by, among other things, buffering, screening, prohibiting lighting,
limiting hours of operation, prohibiting commercial activities, restricting usage to
members and guests only, limiting and regulating traffic and parking locations, ensuring
adequate emergency vehicle access, prohibiting public events at the site, allowing only
seasonal use, minimum setbacks, and periodic review of the permit; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance requires that the Town Board conduct a public hearing upon
the proposed special use permit; and
WHEREAS, upon review and discussion of the matter the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that a public hearing to consider the special use permit application of the
Ithaca Youth Soccer Club Inc. respecting a 12.1 acre parcel located along East Shore
Drive in zoning district R2, being more particularly identified as part of Town of Lansing
Tax Parcel Number #37.1- 6 -2.2, to permit and allow, with or without conditions, the
operation of a private not - for - profit soccer club upon private non - profit recreational
soccer fields, be and is hereby scheduled for the18th day of November, 2009, at 6:10
P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, and to thereat
hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, and concerning the same, 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 it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, in conjunction with the Planning Office, deliver a copy
of the application, the Planning Board findings and recommendations, the LEAF, and
the proposed Site Plan to the Tompkins County Department of Planning pursuant to
General Municipal Law Sections 239 -1 and 239 -m.
SEQRA: Type I.
ublic Hearing for SEQRA Review of Special Use Permits for Soccer Field
RESOLUTION 09 -177
HEDULING PUBLIC HEARING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVI
OF PROPOSED SOCCER FIELD ALONG EAST SHORE DRIVE
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 21st day of October, 2009, 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. Besemer; and the vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney - Aye; Francis
Shattuck —Aye; Connie Wilcox —Aye; Martin Christopher — Aye; Matthew Besemer - Aye;
and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted:
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WHEREAS, Applicant, Ithaca Youth Soccer Club, Inc. has requested the issuance of a
Special Use Permit to allow for the operation of a private not - for - profit soccer club upon
an approximately 12.1 acre non - commercial recreational facility in a R2 District along
East Shore Drive (part of Tax Parcel #37.1- 6 -2.2) pursuant to the Town of Lansing Land
Use Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the proposed soccer club is to have two soccer fields to be located in the
R2 District, and Section 503 Schedule I (B) of the Lansing Land Use Ordinance only
permits a public or private club (except rod or gun) in the R2 District by special use
permit, subject to site plan review, as set forth in the Lansing Land Use Ordinance
Section 803.2.1; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to law, such proposal and project are subject to environmental
review, and, accordingly, the Town Board classifies this action as a Type I Action under
SEQRA and hereby declares its intent to be Lead Agency; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation upon the foregoing, 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(b)(6)(i);
2. The Town Board of the Town of Lansing proposes to be the Lead
Agency for environmental review, subject to consent or any
requests for coordinated or independent review by any Involved or
Interested Agency, as applicable;
3. The Involved Agencies are determined to be the County
Department of Planning, the County Highway Department, and the
NYS Department of Transportation; and
4. There Interested Agencies are the Lansing Zoning Board of
Appeals and the Lansing Planning Board;
and it is further;
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk issue a Notice of Intent to each and all of the following
Involved Agencies and Interested Agencies, including therewith a copy of the proposed
Site Plan, the special permit application materials, the Planning Board Resolution of
Referral, and the LEAF; and it is further
RESOLVED, that a public hearing to consider the environmental impacts of the special
use permit application of the Ithaca Youth Soccer Club Inc., respecting the operation of
a private not - for - profit soccer club upon a 12.1 acre parcel located along East Shore
Drive in zoning district R2, being more particularly identified as part of Town of Lansing
Tax Parcel Number #37.1- 6 -2.2, be and is hereby scheduled for the 18th day of
November, 2009, at 6:11 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing,
New York, and to thereat hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, and
concerning the same, 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.
SEQRA: Type I.
Asbury Road Speed Limit.
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RESOLUTION 09 -178
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING REDUCTION OF SPEED LIMITS
UPON PORTION OF ASBURY ROAD
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 21st day of October, 2009, 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. Christopher,
and was duly seconded by Mr. Shattuck; and the vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney -
Nay; Francis Shattuck —Aye; Connie Wilcox — Aye; Martin Christopher — Aye; Matthew
Besemer - Nay; and the following Resolution therefore passed 3 -2, and was duly
adopted:
WHEREAS, town residents have concerns with the speed limits upon Asbury Road
given the residential character of such roadway, the intervening intersections of several
major highways, the short sight line distances, curves, and proximity to the roadside of
many residences; and
WHEREAS, Asbury Road is a County Road that intersects a State Highway and several
other County Roads, and the Town of Lansing has no authority to change such speed
limits, but is required to indicate whether it supports such proposed reductions in speed
limits; and
WHEREAS, upon review and discussion of the matter the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Board supports reductions in speed limits along Asbury
Road, particularly in the areas of the intersections with S.R 34 and North Triphammer
Road, as such reductions, in the opinion of the Town Board, will promote public safety.
SEQRA: Type II Action.
Amendment of TG Miller CWDX1 — Final Payment Sched
RESOLUTION 09- 179
AMENDING ENGINEERING CON
FOR CWD EXTENSION 1
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 21st day of October, 2009, 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. Shattuck; and the vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney -
Aye; Francis Shattuck — Aye; Connie Wilcox — Aye; Martin Christopher — Aye; Matthew
Besemer - Aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly
adopted:
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WHEREAS, the Town's Fiscal Advisors have recommended a final amendment to the
February 22, 2007 professional services agreement respecting engineering services for
CWD Extension 1 so as to reflect the actual distribution of compensation, in all resulting
in a savings to the Town of $15,293.08; and
WHEREAS, upon review and discussion of the matter the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that Amendment #4 to such Professional Services Agreement be and
hereby is approved, and the Supervisor and /or Deputy Supervisor be and are hereby
authorized to execute such amendment by, for, on behalf or, and in the name of the
Town of Lansing.
SEQRA: Type II Action.
Planning and Engineering Department Report:
Mr. Overstrom went over the following report with the Board:
Code Office Monthly Activit•
September, 2009
Planning Board - September 14, 2009
• Site Plan & SEQR Review- Schuler -Haas Electrical Corp. (Town Barn Rd)
• 1 Lot Subdivision - Canger Jr, (Wilson Road)
• Site Plan Review - Special Permit - Ithaca Soccer Club, Inc. (East Shore Drive)
• Continuation of Public Hearing(s) & SEQR for Preliminary Plat -Farm Pond Circle
Subdivision (Collins Road)
Planning Board - September 28, 2009
• Discussion - Extension Request for Completion of Subdivision(s)- Cayuga Way &
Lakeview Phase II
• Continuation of discussion for Site Plan- Ithaca Youth Soccer Club, Inc.
• Approval of July 27, 2009, August 3, 2009, August 10, 2009 & August 24, 2009 Minutes
Fire Safety Inspections & Re- Inspections
Total: 4
Construction Inspections
Total: Approximately: 82
Operating Permits Issued
September: 0 Year to Date Total: 2
New Addresses Issued
Total: 1
Notice of Fire
September: 0 Year to Date: Total: 7
Expired Permit Notices
First Notices: 12
Second Notices: 3
Renewed Permits 7 Renewed Permits YTD - 48
Electrical Certificates Issued
Total: 12
Electrical Inspections
Total: 3
Electrical Inspection Fee Schedule:
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Mr. Overstrom had given all Board Members a copy of a revised Electrical Fee
Schedule to look over and possibly pass. Mr. Pinney thanked Mr. Overstrom for all of
the work and time he put into the new schedule but he felt the position of an Electrical
Inspector causes a lot of extra effort. He stated that other Town's contract this service
out. Mr. Pinney also stated that this position was to fund itself and never cost the Town
money. He stated that this is not the case any longer.
Mr. Overstrom stated that it is a valuable resource to have the inspector in the
Town but there are other options. Mr. Overstrom stated that if this position was
eliminated then homeowners would have to contact an outside agency or individual and
then they would have to present the Codes Department with a Certificate of Compliance
for any electrical work done.
Mr. Overstrom stated that Floyd Ferris is a great asset and would continue to be
through an outside agency.
Eliminate the Position of Electrical Inspector,
RESOLUTION NO. 09 — 180
RESOLUTION ELIMINATING ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR POSITION
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 21st day of October, 2009, 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 Martin Christopher, and
was duly seconded by Matthew Besemer; and the vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney -
aye; Connie Wilcox — aye; Francis Shattuck — aye; Martin Christopher — aye; Matthew
Besemer - aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly
adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town previously created and filled a part-time position of Electrical
Inspector and made the same part of the Town's Civil Service Roster; and
WHEREAS, upon due consideration of the above and other matters and factors, the
Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that, effective upon the earlier of January 1, 2010, or any vacancy in the
Town's Electrical inspector position, such position be and hereby is eliminated, and the
Town's Personnel Officer be and hereby is directed to remove such position from the
Town's Civil Service Roster and notify the Tompkins County Personnel Department of
such change; and it is further
RESOLVED, that, effective upon the earlier of January 1, 2010, or any vacancy in the
Town's Electrical inspector position, any person needing an electrical inspection be and
herby is required to hire a qualified inspector and submit a certificate of inspection to the
Town verifying compliance with required electrical and other applicable codes.
SEQRA: Type II Action.
Back Lot Water Extension — Tilley:
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RESOLUTION NO. 09 —181
RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY AUTHORIZING MAP, PLAN AND REPORT FOR
AMENDMENT OF BOUNDARY OF CWD RE TILLEY BACK LOT
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 21st day of October, 2009, 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 Francis Shattuck, and
was duly seconded by A. Scott Pinney; and the vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney -
aye; Connie Wilcox — aye; Francis Shattuck — aye; Martin Christopher — aye; Matthew
Besemer - aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly
adopted:
WHEREAS, an owner of certain lot(s) within the Town of Lansing ( TP# 44.- 1 -2.2) has
asked the Town to provide water access to the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water
District ( "CWD ") for properties at 2671 North Triphammer Road; and
WHEREAS, the Town Planning Director has found that such an extension is feasible, in
accord with the existing CWD policy for extension of the CWD to adjacent properties,
and will require an Article 12 or 12 -A proceeding to amend the boundaries of the CWD;
and
WHEREAS, upon consideration and deliberation upon the same, the Town Board of the
Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that, conditioned upon the applicants signing an agreement in a form as
approved by Town Counsel to pay for the costs of such reports and proceedings, the
Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby directs the Town Engineer to proceed with
the preparation of a Map Plan and Report ( "MPR ") under Town Law Article 12 -A for
providing a water supply to such properties through the CWD; and it is further
RESOLVED, that up to $1,000.00 is authorized for such MPR, but again, if and only if
the applicants have signed the aforesaid agreement (and made any required escrow
deposits); and it is further
RESOLVED AND DECLARED, that the requirements for a permissive referendum do
not apply as there is no expenditure of public funds for the MPR as the applicants are
hereby required to pay all expenses pursuant to the afore - described conditions and
agreement.
SEQRA: Type II Action.
Highway Department Report:
Mr. French reported the following to the Board:
1. Mr. French has been in contact with Dave Herrick and with the County in
regards to the sleeve on Warren Road. The contractor wanted $ 48,000.00
and will not budge. The Highway Department will put in this sleeve which will
cost the Town approximately $ 20,000.00 to $ 25,000.00.
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2. They have been replacing a guiderail on Farrell Road.
3. Finished a major culvert project on Bill George Road.
4. New Gutters have been installed on the outside and also other maintenance is
being done to the inside of the records building.
5. The tire collection is finished. Tompkins County Soil and Water collected
1,500+ tires in four hours. The Town of Lansing then trucked them to Seneca
Meadows. Tompkins County Soil and Water paid for the trucking and also for
the fuel for the trucks (approximately $ 845.00). There was not much cost to
the Town of Lansing.
Mr. Pinney urged Mr. French to make sure he adds in the employee's hours
and pay next time.
They felt this was a good benefit to the Town.
6. Trucks are ready for snow. 2,000 tons of sand and 2,000 tons of salt
have been added to the pile in the salt storage building. This should get the
Town through a normal winter.
Park and Recreation Department Report:
Mr. Colt went over the following with the Board:
RECREATION
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• The in -house Youth Soccer program is now completed for the season. There
were very few cancellations this season due to weather or school functions.
Most of the equipment has been returned and we will be cleaning it and
packing it away for the season.
• Our YFL Football teams only have 2 games remaining in the season with the last
game scheduled for Sunday November 1st. Equipment return is scheduled for
Monday November 2nd Tuesday November 3,d. The Flag Football program will
also conclude at the end of the month. Our Flag teams have a scheduled
exhibition game at the half -time of this Friday's varsity football game.
• Our Cheerleading Program will be hosting the year end Cheering Competition
this season that will take place at "The Field" on Sunday November 81h. The
competition is a one day event for both JR and SR squads and all of the YFL
cheerleading teams are invited.
• The Fall Cross Country Race Series was held here at the Ballfield Complex on
October 10th. The weather was not great but we had 37 runners and the event
went very well. The series is a collaborative effort between Dryden, Lansing,
Groton and Ithaca. All races are free. The final race of the season is this
Saturday in Ithaca at Buttermilk State Park.
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• Late fall and winter programs are currently listed and we are taking registrations.
These youth programs include, Youth Basketball, Bowling, Gymnastics, Karate
and Skiing. The Ski Program already has over 100 participants registered by the
early deadline. Our adult programming has started and is ongoing.
PARKS
• Campsites closed for the season as of October 13th. Waterlines have been
flushed out and winterized. The bathroom and shower areas have been
cleaned and are also closed and locked for winter.
• The annual Crop Walk took place in Myers Park on October 18th
• Fall tree planting took place last week in both Ludlowville Park and Myers Park.
A combination of flowering crab apple trees and maple trees were planted. A
memorial tree was also planted for Charlie Howell as a gift to the park from
Sandra Howell.
• The marina and dry dock area currently only have a few boats still remaining. All
boats are to be out by November 1St. The 2010 boating season will be the final
year of the current 3 year term for dock rentals in the marina.
• Playground fundraising for Myers Park is getting planned and will start soon. Ed
LaVigne is heading up this event in much the same way that he did for the
cabin. Tops Markets store will actually be helping to host one of the fundraisers
within their store.
• Salmon Creek Bridge designs have been forwarded to me from the Cornell ASCE
students. We have 5 different designs from which we will probably choose 1.
The students will then move forward with further design and development. When
the project is complete, the students are planning to attend a board meeting to
display their work.
Mr. Christopher asked who will choose the final design. The Board felt the liaison
to the Recreation Department should be in on the decision.
Mr. Christopher asked what the feed back was on the concession stand and if
the lady wanted to return next year. Mr. Colt stated that she did, but he does not
want it to be used in that way and would rather see a food cart stored there and
used in the park. He will use the building for storage and the sailing club will also
be allowed more room but he will not run concessions from that location.
Approve Minutes:
RESOLUTION 09 —182
A copy of the minutes of September 16th and 30th, 2009, 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 Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Besemer:
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RESOLVED, that the minutes of September 16th and 30th, 2009 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
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Approve Audit:
RESOLUTION 09 —183
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox:
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
FUND
GENERALFUND
HIGHWAY FUND
LANSING LIGHTING
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS
CHERRY ROAD SEWER
TRUST & AGENCY
CWD EXTENSION #1
CWD EXTENSION #2
FROM
A1610.400
A1620.400
A7110.405
TO
10/21/09
931 -939
931-1043
75-76
75 -89
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
FOR
$ 83.797.39
$ 186.975.48
$ 2.402.49
$ 2.963.80
$ 64.761.43
$ 734.34
A1610.200 From Technology Contractual to Technology Equipment
A1620.200 From Building Contractual to Building Equipment
A7110.410 From Parks Repairs to Parks - Marine Repairs
AMOUNT
2,200.00
300.00
2.02
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FROM TO
B1990.400 138020.402
FROM TO
GENERAL FUND B
FOR
From Contingency to Planning Legal
HIGHWAY FUND DA
FOR
DA9010.800 DA9050.800 From State Retirement to Unemployment Insurance
FROM TO
WATER FUND SW
Z9110
SW8320.400
SW8320.401
From
Source
of
Sup
Contractual
to
Src
of
Sup
Lnsg Sta
SW8320.400
SW8320.402
From
Source
of
Sup
Contractual
to
Src
of
Sup
Drake Rd
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
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Bud Shattuck:
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AMOUNT
11300.00
AMOUNT
81.00
AMOUNT
2,300.00
70.00
Solar Project:
Mr. Shattuck met with Shawn Linderberry form Cornell Cooperative Extension in
regard to the possibility of another solar project. The thought at this point is to put a
solar panel on the Town Hall. There is money for this. Bud would like to be able to
move forward with it prior to him leaving the Board.
Conference call with the DEC:
Mr. Shattuck, Mr. Pinney and Mr. Herrick had a conference call with the DEC in regard
to the 6+ million dollars that started in the sewer money for the Town and the
consolidated effort that didn't work. The money is still out there and the DEC has called
and said they want the money back. We have asked them to help with the Warren Road
project which is still a million or two million dollars short. The DEC stated that if the
Town submits their complete plans by November 30, 2009, they will consider it.
They will also reimburse the Town for the Klein Road bypass. This project has
already been paid for but Mr. Shattuck suggested that when the reimbursement comes
back, the Town may want to use it to look at a stand alone sewer plant possibly in the
Bolton Point area.
Cutting Positions in the Town.
Mr. Shattuck stated that the Board has seriously been thinking about cutting
positions. Every department has been looked at. The Board does not want to raise the
taxes or tax levy at all but also they want to operate the Town as safely and efficiently
as they can. They have a couple of weeks of different things they are working on, and
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hopefully something will happen and things will work out well but if it doesn't, it will be a
tough meeting.
Matt Besemer:
He has a personnel matter for executive session.
Marty Christopher:
He has a matter for executive session.
Connie Wilcox.
Nothing at this time.
A. Scott Pinney:
Monthly Report:
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The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of September, 2009 to
all Board Members and to the Town Clerk,
Town Counsel Report.
Oil and Gas.
Cornell Co- operative Extension is holding a presentation at the Cornell Vet
School on October 29th. Mr. Krogh will be one of the speakers. Rick Dietrich will lead the
presentation. He felt this would be very informative.
Executive Session:
RESOLUTION 09 —184
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Besemer and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox:
RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting is adjourned to go into Executive Session
at 7:35 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter.
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
Terminate Executive Session.
RESOLUTION 09 - 185
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Shattuck:
RESOLVED, that the Executive Session is hereby terminated and the Regular
Meeting reconvened at 8:33 p.m.
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Adiourn Meeting:
(Aye) Matt Besemer, Councilperson
(Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
(Aye) Bud Shattuck, Councilperson
(Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
(Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
RESOLUTION 09 —186
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Shattuck and seconded by Mr. Besemer:
RESOLVED, that the meeting is hereby adjourned at the call of the Supervisor 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
Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk.
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