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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-01-27 January 27, 2010
The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at 6:00 p.m. at the Lansing
Town Hall Boardroom with Supervisor Pinney presiding.
The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call.
ROLL CALL
A. Scott Pinney Supervisor Present
Marty Christopher Councilperson Present
Robert Cree Councilperson Present
Kathy Miller Councilperson Present
Connie Wilcox Councilperson Present
Bonny Boles Town Clerk Present
Guy Krogh Town Attorney Present
Visitors: Jeff Overstrom, Steve Colt, Dan Veaner, Heidi Marks, Jay Franklin, Brent
Zifchock, Maureen Cowen, Dale Baker, Irene Kehoe, Linda Westlake, Marcia Herrick,
Mary Helen Cathles, Dave and Joyce Heck, Ruth Hopkins, John O'Neil, Marcy
Rosenkrantz, Bell Demo, Claes Nyberg, Pat Pryor, Reene Sandsted and a couple other
residents.
The Supervisor led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
Marcy Rosenkrantz:
Yearly Water Payment Increase:
She stated that her and other residents in the Algerine Road Water District have
noticed a significant increase on the tax bill from last year. She stated that she inquired
about this and was told that last year was interest free and this year is not. Mrs. Wilcox
stated that she had no idea this had happened and was surprised. Mr. Pinney will look
into it and get back to Ms. Rosenkrantz.
Library Lovers Month:
She stated that Tompkins County Public Library foundation and the Board of
trustees along with all of the libraries on Tompkins County are putting forth resolutions,
etc. to proclaim February as Library Lovers Month. She asked to have a resolution read
into the minutes. Mr. Christopher then read the following:
PROCLAMATION
Library Lovers Month — February 2010
Whereas libraries enable individuals to make informed decisions about their self-
governance by promoting unrestricted access to information and by serving as
community centers for lifelong learning; and
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Whereas, in a world undergoing constant change, libraries provide enduring
connections to the past and future of our communities, nations and civilizations; and
Whereas, the expansion of electronic networks linking libraries and their resources
makes possible better and more easily accessible information for library users around
the world;
Whereas, libraries provide entry to important research about health, economics,
housing, the environment and countless other areas to support better living conditions
and to help people lead longer, more productive and fulfilling lives; and
Whereas libraries support a competitive workforce with basic literacy programs,
computers and other resources to help children and adults learn to find, evaluate and
use information they need for their jobs, health, education and other needs; and
Whereas, many libraries offer pre-school story hour and summer reading programs to
encourage children to begin a habit of reading that will serve to benefit their personal
lives and
Whereas, 10,413,962 million people in the State of New York and 40,528 residents in
Tompkins County have library cards;
Now, Therefore, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, does hereby proclaim
February 2010 as "Library Lovers Month" in the Town of Lansing, and urge all of our
citizens to visit libraries and thank a librarian for making this unique and wonderful
institution possible.
Dave Heck:
Bolton Point Water Rate:
Mr. Heck stated that at the October 21st meeting, he asked about how Bolton
Point comes up with their billing system. He felt it was unfair and made a couple of
suggestions. He asked Mrs. Wilcox what the status was. She told him it was in the
discussion stage and she will bring it up at a meeting she will attend tomorrow.
He also stated that he got on their website about two weeks ago and it stated
that their minimum was $ 31.10 on the site. He then called them and asked them to
change it to $ 32.00 but at 4:45 p.m. today, it still shows a minimum bill as $ 31 .10.
Mrs. Wilcox will also check on this item tomorrow.
Tompkins County Assessment Department reps, Jay Franklin and Irene Kehoe:
Mr. Jay Franklin and Irene Kehoe introduced themselves and their job
descriptions. Mr. Franklin and Mr. Kehoe passed out information regarding the
Assessment Department and different functions that they handle.
He stated that if the Town ever needs any information regarding anything they
handle to please ask and they will do whatever they can to help.
Mr. Christopher stated that in the past 6 years, the communication to the public in
regard to actually who is responsible and where to a homeowner is to go as far as
assessments has been clarified and improved greatly.
Jeff Overstrom stated that their web site and personnel helps his office out
tremendously.
Support of AES and IDA negotiations:
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Supporting Revised Agreement Between AES Cayuga And The Tompkins County
Industrial Development Agency:
RESOLUTION 10 — 36
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 27th day of January,
2010, the following members being present: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Martin
Christopher, Councilperson; Robert Cree, Councilperson; Kathy Miller,
Councilperson; and Connie Wilcox, 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: Martin Christopher— Aye; Robert Cree — Aye; Kathy Miller—Aye;
Connie Wilcox - Aye-; A. Scott Pinney - Aye; and the following Resolution
therefore passed 5-0, and was duly adopted:
WHEREAS, The Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency and AES
Cayuga signed a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Agreement on February 27, 2009,
and
WHEREAS, Representatives of the Tompkins County Industrial Development
Agency, Tompkins County, the Lansing School District, and the Town of Lansing
participated in meetings with representatives of AES Cayuga, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing supports the ongoing negotiations between
AES and IDA to provide for decreased values in assessments. Examples follow:
2010 Assessment Roll $130,000,000
2011 Assessment Roll $120,000,000
2012 Assessment Roll $110,000,000
2013 Assessment Roll $100,000,000
AND,
WHEREAS, as has been the case throughout these and prior negotiations, the
candor and good faith of all parties have been greatly appreciated, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Town Board supports the renegotiation of
the original PILOT pursuant to procedures and conditions as outlined in the February
27, 2009 agreement.
Back-lot Water Extension — Putnam:
RESOLUTION 10- 37
RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY AUTHORIZING MAP,
PLAN, AND REPORT FOR AMENDMENT OF CWD BOUNDARY
FOR PUTNAM BACK LOT EXTENSION
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held in and for
the Town of Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on 27th day of January, 2010, the
following members being present: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Connie Wilcox,
Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson, Kathy Miller, Councilperson; Robert
Cree, 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
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seconded by Mr. Christopher , and the vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney — aye;
Martin Christopher — aye; Robert Cree - aye; Kathy Miller — aye; Connie Wilcox — aye
and the following Resolution therefore passed 5-0, and was duly adopted:
WHEREAS, Barry Putnam, an owner of certain lot(s) within the Town of Lansing
(TP# 12.-1-17.2, approximately 63.2 acres), has asked the Town to provide
access to water from the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District ("CWD")
for property along State Route 34B (Ridge 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 deposit); 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.
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolutions were approved, carried, and duly adopted.
SEQRA: Type II Action.
Back-lot Water Extension — Tilley:
RESOLUTION 10-38
PUBLIC INTEREST ORDER AND RESOLUTION REGARDING TILLEY
ENTERPRISES, INC., BACK LOT EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT OF
BOUNDARIES OF CWD; AND FURTHER CLASSIFYING THE ACTION UNDER
SEQRA AND SETTING HEARING FOR REVIEW OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS AND THE PROJECT EAF
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 27th day of January, 2010, the
following members being present: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Connie Wilcox,
Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson, Kathy Miller, Councilperson; Robert
Cree, 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 Mrs. Miller, and the vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney — aye; Martin
Christopher — aye; Robert Cree - aye; Kathy Miller — aye; Connie Wilcox — aye and the
following Resolution therefore passed 5-0, and was duly adopted:
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WHEREAS, Tilley Enterprises, Inc., owner of certain lot(s) within the Town of
Lansing (TP# 44.-1-2.2, approximately 0.7 acres), has asked the Town to provide
water access to the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District ("CWD") for
property along 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, the Town Board authorized the preparation of a Map, Plan and
Report ("MPR") for such extension, which MPR was duly prepared and then duly
reviewed by the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, the MPR is accepted and deemed final, complete, and in
compliance with Town Law §§ 209-c and 209-d, the creation of said water district
extension is declared and deemed to be in the public interest, and the Town
Board desires to proceed towards completion of the amendment of the
Consolidated Water District ("CWD") boundaries pursuant to the authority of
Article 12-A of the Town Law to incorporate the subject lands into the CWD and
finds that all proceedings to date have been in compliance therewith; and
WHEREAS, the project, as proposed, being the extension of the CWD to the said
Tilley Enterprises, Inc. lot, is classified as an Unlisted Action under SEQRA,
thereby requiring review under SEQRA to identify and examine any potential
environmental impacts; and
WHEREAS, after an examination of said MPR and related requirements of Town
Law Article 12-A, and upon due deliberation upon the foregoing, the public
interests to be served, and the properties to be benefitted thereby, the Town
Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the said MPR has been reviewed and
deemed preliminarily feasible and complies with the requirements of Article 12-A
and §§ 209-c and 209-d of the Town Law of the State of New York, and it is
further
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the Town desires to proceed towards
establishment of the CWD boundary extension, and finds that all proceedings to
date have been in compliance with said Town Law Article 12-A and §§ 209-c and
209-d; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adopts an Order pursuant to Town Law
§209-d as follows:
1. The boundaries of the proposed district are described as follows: all that
land as identified as tax parcel number 44.-1-2.2, all together with the land
survey, metes and bounds, and/or such other descriptions as are on file in the
Tompkins County Clerk's Office for the foregoing tax parcel number, all as
more particularly described in the MPR, which is incorporated into this
Resolution as if set forth here in full, and including the land description there
for as filed in said Clerk's Office at 48917/3001;
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2. There are no proposed public improvements for such extension; instead,
the landowner has agreed to, and shall, wholly pay for the installation of the
service lateral and any permit fees to allow access by the subject property to
the CWD water supply lines as presently exist. It is anticipated that up to 400
feet of lateral tubing (of a size to be determined by permit from SCLIWC), and
a meter pit will be required for the extension, together with a boring permit to
cross under North Triphammer Road, thus triggering the need for a highway
permit from Tompkins County;
3. The estimated cost of the proposed improvements is $0.00, and that is
the maximum amount proposed to be expended by the CWD for such
extension;
4. The one time estimated cost of hook-up fees is $12,890.00, being
comprised of an estimated SCLIWC connection fee of $250.00, a 3/4" meter
estimated at $265.00, an estimated 1-2" service line extension from curb box
at approximately $25.00 per linear foot with an average estimated distance
375 feet, and an estimated permit fee and road boring/jacking expenses of
3,000.00;
5. No district financing is applicable to this project, all of which costs have
been and will be paid solely by the owner-applicant;
6. The Map, Plan and Report are on file for public review and inspection at
the Office of the Town Clerk;
7. A Public Hearing be and hereby is set for 6:15 p.m. upon February 24,
2010, at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, and to
thereat hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, being the extension
of the CWD as aforesaid, to thereat take all evidence presented, and to
thereat take such other or further action as is required or permitted by law;
8. The Map, Plan and Report and this Resolution describe in detail how the
financing, hook-up costs, and other costs and expenses, were estimated and
computed;
and it is further*
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that
1. This action is classified as an Unlisted Action pursuant to 6 NYCRR
Part 617.2(ak);
2. The Town Board of the Town of Lansing proposes to be the Lead
Agency for environmental review, subject to consent or any requests of
coordinated or independent review by any Involved or Interested Agency,
as applicable;
3. The Involved Agencies are determined to be the Southern Cayuga
Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission and the Tompkins County
Highway Department;
4. There Interested Agencies are determined to be the Town of Lansing
Planning Board and the Tompkins County Department of Planning;
and it is further;
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RESOLVED, that a public hearing to consider the environmental impacts of the
proposed action be and is hereby scheduled for the 24th day of February, 2010,
at 6:10 P.M. at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, to
thereat hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, to thereat take all
evidence presented, and to thereat take such other or further action as is
required or permitted by law; and it is further
RESOLVED, that a further Public Hearing be and hereby is set for 6:15 p.m.
upon February 24, 2010, at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing,
New York, to consider the Public Interest Order aforesaid, to thereat hear all
persons interested in the subject thereof, being the extension of the CWD as
aforesaid, to thereat take all evidence presented, and to thereat take such other
or further action as is required or permitted by law; and it is further
RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Clerk issue and deliver a Notice of
Intent, together with a copy of the EAF and MPR, to each and all of the Involved
and Interested Agencies; and it is further
RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing,
Tompkins County, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to (i) cause a
copy of this Resolution and Order to be published in the Town's official
newspaper not less than 10 nor more than 20 days before such public hearing
thereupon, and posted on the Town's official signboard not less than 10 nor more
than 20 days before such public hearing, and (ii) cause a Notice of Public
Hearing for the SEQRA review to be published in the official newspaper of the
Town of Lansing, and also to post copies thereof on the Town signboard
maintained by the Town Clerk, at least 14 days prior to such hearing; and it is
further
RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Clerk hereby certify a copy of this
Resolution and Order and file a copy of the same with the Office of the State
Comptroller at or about the time of publication thereof, as required by Town Law
§ 209-d.
SEQRA: Unlisted Action.
Appointment of a Lansing Recreational Pathway Committee:
RESOLUTION 10 — 39
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 27th day of January, 2010, the
following members being present: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Connie Wilcox,
Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; Kathy Miller, Councilperson; Robert
Cree, 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. Cree and the vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney — aye; Martin
Christopher — aye; Robert Cree - aye; Kathy Miller — aye; Connie Wilcox — aye and the
following Resolution therefore passed 5-0, and was duly adopted:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has agreed to initiate a
Committee to oversee the Recreational Pathways in the Town of Lansing and:
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WHEREAS, the said committee will be entitled "Lansing Recreational Pathways
Committee (LPRC) and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby appoints Maureen
Cowen as Chairperson and Bill Demo as Deputy Chairperson and the following
residents to the Lansing Recreational Pathways Committee to serve on an as needed
basis at the pleasure of the Board:
Ruth Hopkins Dale Baker Linda Westlake
Rennie Sansted Roger Hopkins Marcia Herrick
Larry Cathles
Now, therefore be it;
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby approve
the Committee and Committee Members as noted above.
Maureen Cowen gave an overview of what the committee would like to
accomplish and thanked the Board for forming the committee.
Amend Resolution 10-20 — Representation to TCCOG:
RESOLUTION 10 — 40
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 27th day of January,
2010, the following members being present: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Martin
Christopher, Councilperson; Robert Cree, Councilperson; Kathy Miller,
Councilperson; and Connie Wilcox, 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: Martin Christopher— Aye; Robert Cree — Aye; Kathy Miller—Aye;
Connie Wilcox - Aye-; A. Scott Pinney - Aye; and the following Resolution
therefore passed 5-0, and was duly adopted:
RESOLVED, that the 2010 Organizational Meeting Resolution number 10-
20 be amended to read as follows:
LIAISON OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2010
Marty Christopher— Liaison Officer to TCCOG
Michael Koplinka — Loehr - Alternate Liaison Officer to TCCOG
Appoint Eric VanEvery to the Environmental Management Council:
RESOLUTION 10-41
APPOINT ERIC VANEVERY TO THE
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
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 27th day of January, 2010, the
following members being present: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Connie Wilcox,
Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson, Kathy Miller, Councilperson; Robert
Cree, 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. Cree and the vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney — aye; Martin
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Christopher — aye; Robert Cree - aye; Kathy Miller — aye; Connie Wilcox — aye and the
following Resolution therefore passed 5-0, and was duly adopted:
WHEREAS, there is a vacancy upon the Environmental Management Council ("EMC")
due to the resignation of Larry Sharpsteen, and
WHEREAS, upon a review and discussion of the matter, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that, Eric VanEvery be and hereby is appointed to the EMC to serve the
remainder of the term which will expire December 31, 2010.
Approve Bond Counsel Service Aqreement:
RESOLUTION 10-42
RESOLUTION APPROVING BOND COUNSEL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR THE WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICT EXTENSION
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held in
and for the Town of Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on 27th day of January,
2010, the following members being present: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Martin
Christopher, Councilperson; Robert Cree, Councilperson; Kathy Miller,
Councilperson; and Connie Wilcox, 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 Mrs. Miller; and the vote
was as follows: Martin Christopher— Aye; Robert Cree — Aye; Kathy Miller—Aye;
Connie Wilcox - Aye-; A. Scott Pinney - Aye; and the following Resolution
therefore passed 5-0, and was duly adopted:
The following Resolutions were duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town's Bond Counsel, Charles Schachter, Esq., of Harris
Beach, LLP, has submitted a service agreement for bond and USDA/RA
services for the Warren Road Sewer District Extension; and
WHEREAS, upon deliberation of the foregoing, and the terms of the said
Services Agreement, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the proposed Bond Counsel Services Agreement be and
hereby is approved, and the Town Supervisor and/or Deputy Supervisor each be
and hereby are authorized to execute such Agreement by, for, on behalf of, and
in the name of the Town of Lansing.
SEQRA: Type II Action.
Bond Resolution for Warren Road Sewer
RESOLUTION 10 - 43
BOND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
LANSING, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK (THE "TOWN"),
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,553,900 IN SERIAL BONDS OF
THE TOWN TO FINANCE THE COST OF ACQUIRING AND
CONSTRUCTING THE SEWER IMPROVEMENTS CONSTITUTING THE
TOWN OF LANSING WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICT EXTENSION
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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 27th day of January, 2010, the
following members being present: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Connie Wilcox,
Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson, Kathy Miller, Councilperson; Robert
Cree, 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. Cree and the vote was as follows: A. Scott Pinney - aye; Martin
Christopher - aye; Robert Cree - aye; Kathy Miller - aye; Connie Wilcox - aye and the
following Resolution therefore passed 5-0, and was duly adopted:
WHEREAS, by Resolution 09-65, dated February 24, 2009, the Town Board of
the Town of Lansing (the "Town Board") adopted a Final Order under Article 12-A of the
Town Law establishing the Town of Lansing Warren Road Sewer District Extension (the
"Extension"), inclusive of the following tax parcel numbers, and the assessment map
and property descriptions there for as are on file with the Tompkins County Clerk's
Office, are expressly incorporated herein: Numbers 39.-1-36, 39.-1-37, 44.-1-14, 44.-1-
19, 39.-1-35, 39.-1-32.2, 39.-1-38.2, 41.-2-5, 39.-1-50.1, 39.-1-50.11, 39.-1-50.13, 39.-1-
50.2, 39.-1-50.7, 39.-1-50.9, 44.-1-18, 44.-1-47, 44.-1-50.1, 39.-1-38.1, 39.-1-38.10, 39.-
1-38.11, 39.-1-38.12, 39.-1-38.13, 39.-1-38.14, 39.-1-38.15, 39.-1-38.16, 39.-1-38.3,
39.-1-38.4, 39.-1-38.5, 39.-1-38.6, 39.-1-38.7, 39.-1-38.8, 39.-1-38.9, 39.-1-20.4, 39.-1-
50.3, 39.-1-50.8, 39.-1-50.14, 44.-1-50.2, 39.-1-50.10, 39.-1-50.12, 39.-1-50.5, and 39.-
1-50.6; all as shown on the District Extension Map on file at the Town Clerk's Office (the
"District"), and authorized the construction of the Extension at a maximum cost not to
exceed $2,553,900; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution 08-171, dated June 18, 2008, the Town Board
adopted a Negative Declaration in accordance with the provisions of the State
Environmental Quality Review Act, and the regulations there under (collectively,
"SEQRA") with respect to the formation of the Extension and the construction of the
improvements included therein, determining that such actions would not have an
adverse impact on the environment and that such actions comply with the requirements
of SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town now wishes to appropriate funds for the
Project and to authorize the issuance of the Town's serial bonds or bond anticipation
notes to finance said appropriation.
NOW THEREFORE, THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF LANSING,
TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK (THE "TOWN") HEREBY RESOLVES (by the
affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of all the members of such body), AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Town is hereby authorized to issue $2,553,900 principal
amount of serial bonds (including, without limitation, statutory installment bonds)
pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the
Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (the "Law") to finance the estimated cost of
acquiring, constructing and equipping the improvements to be included in the Extension
including the acquisition of lands and easements and other rights therein, and the
construction of improvements consisting of a gravity fed system consisting of 15,000
feet of eight-inch sewer and force mains, 1,700 feet of four-inch force mains, 50 service
laterals, interconnection appurtenances, a duplex pumping station, road borings, 45
four-foot diameter manholes and five five-foot manholes consisting of pre-cast concrete
installations and metal covers, force mains, lateral lines, valves, pumps, curb stops,
original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, fill, services, appurtenances and
incidental improvements to serve the properties within the District, related site work,
legal, engineering, administration, environmental and other preliminary costs and other
costs incidental to the financing thereof (the "Project").
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SECTION 2. It is hereby determined that the maximum estimated cost of the
aforementioned specific object or purpose is $2,553,900, said amount is hereby
appropriated therefore and the plan for the financing thereof shall consist of (i) the
issuance of up to $2,553,900 in serial bonds of the Town authorized to be issued
pursuant to Section 1 of this resolution, or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation
of such serial bonds and (ii) the partial repayment of such serial bonds or bond
anticipation notes with grant monies in the amount of $499,900 to be received by the
Town from the United States Department of Agriculture.
SECTION 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the
aforementioned specific objects or purposes is forty (40) years, pursuant to subdivision
a.4. of Section 11.00 of the Law.
SECTION 4. Current funds are not required to be provided prior to the issuance
of the bonds authorized by this resolution or any bond anticipation notes issued in
anticipation thereof, pursuant to subdivision d.3(I) of Section 107.00 of the Law.
SECTION 5. The temporary use of available funds of the Town, not immediately
required for the purpose or purposes for which the same were borrowed, raised or
otherwise created, is hereby authorized pursuant to Section 165.10 of the Law, for the
capital purposes described in Section 1 of this resolution. The Town then reasonably
expects to reimburse such expenditure with the proceeds of the bond or bond
anticipation notes authorized by Section 1 of this resolution. This resolution shall
constitute the declaration of the Town's "official intent" to reimburse the expenditures
authorized by Section 1 hereof with the proceeds of the bonds and notes authorized
herein, as required by the United States Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2.
SECTION 6. The final maturity of the bonds herein authorized to be issued shall
be in excess of five (5) years measured from the date of issuance of the first serial bond
or bond anticipation note issued pursuant to Section 1 of this resolution.
SECTION 7. Each of the serial bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond
anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds shall contain the recital of validity
prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Law and said serial bonds and any bond anticipation
notes issued in anticipation of said bonds shall be general obligations of the Town,
payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the real property
within the Town without legal or constitutional limitation as to rate or amount. The faith
and credit of the Town are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the
principal and interest on said serial bonds and bond anticipation notes and provisions
shall be made annually in the budget of the Town by appropriation for (a) the
amortization and redemption of the bonds and bond anticipation notes to mature in such
year and (b) the payment of interest to be due and payable in such year.
SECTION 8. Subject to the provisions of this resolution and of the Law, pursuant
to the provisions of Section 30.00 relative to the authorization of serial bonds and/or
bond anticipation notes or the renewals of said obligations and of Sections 21.00, 50.00,
54.90, 56.00 through 60.00, 62.10 and 63.00 of the Law, the powers and duties of the
Town Board relative to authorizing serial bonds and bond anticipation notes and
prescribing the terms, form and contents as to the sale and issuance of bonds, herein
authorized, including without limitation, the determination whether to issue bonds having
substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matters related thereto, and
of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, and the renewals of
said bond anticipation notes, are hereby delegated to the Supervisor of the Town, the
chief fiscal officer of the Town (the "Town Supervisor"). Further, the power to issue and
sell bond anticipation notes to the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation
pursuant to Section 169.00 of the Law is hereby delegated to the Town Supervisor.
Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents as may be prescribed by said
Town Supervisor consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Further,
pursuant to subdivision b. of Section 11.00 of the Law, in the event that bonds to be
issued for one or more of the objects or purposes authorized by this resolution are
combined for sale, pursuant to subdivision c. of Section 57.00 of the Law, with bonds to
be issued for one or more objects or purposes authorized by other resolutions of the
Town Board, then the power of the Town Board to determine the "weighted average
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period of probable usefulness" (within the meaning of subdivision a. of Section 11.00 of
the Law) for such combined objects or purposes is hereby delegated to the Town
Supervisor, as the chief fiscal officer of the Town.
SECTION 9. The Town Supervisor is hereby further authorized, at his sole
discretion, to execute a project financing and loan agreement, and any other
agreements with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and/or
the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, including amendments
thereto, and including any instruments (or amendments thereto) in the effectuation
thereof, in order to effect the financing or refinancing of the specific objects or purposes
described in Section 1 hereof, or a portion thereof, by a serial bond, and, or a bond
anticipation note issue in the event of the sale of same to the New York State
Environmental Facilities Corporation.
SECTION 10. The Town Supervisor is hereby further authorized to take
such actions and execute such documents as may be necessary to ensure the
continued status of the interest on the bonds authorized by this resolution and any notes
issued in anticipation thereof, as excludable from gross income for federal income tax
purposes pursuant to Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
(the "Code") and to designate the bonds authorized by this resolution and any notes
issued in anticipation thereof, if applicable, as "qualified tax-exempt bonds" in
accordance with Section 265(b)(3)(B)(i) of the Code.
SECTION 11. The Town Supervisor is further authorized to enter into a
continuing disclosure undertaking with or for the benefit of the initial purchaser of the
bonds or notes in compliance with the provisions of Rule 15c2-12, promulgated by the
Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
SECTION 12. The intent of this resolution is to give the Town Supervisor
sufficient authority to execute those applications, agreements, and instruments or to do
any similar acts necessary to affect the issuance of the aforesaid serial bonds or bond
anticipation notes without resorting to further action of the Town Board.
SECTION 13. This resolution shall take effect immediately, and the Town
Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a copy of this resolution to be
published in the official newspaper(s) of the Town for such purpose, together with a
notice of the Town Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Law.
SECTION 14. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution and of
any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds may be contested only
if:
(a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which
the Town is not authorized to expend money; or
(b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of
the publication of such resolution are not substantially complied with, and an
action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty
(20) days after the date of such publication; or
(c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the
Constitution.
This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Status of Economic Development Committee:
Mr. Pinney stated that Andy Sciarabba has a list of names of people who are
interested in being on the committee. It was the consensus to allow Mr. Sciarabba to
decide on which members should make up said committee. At this time, he will bring a
list of names for Board approval.
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Lansing Town Center Update:
The Town Center Committee met on January 19th in the Town Hall Board Room
with a standing room only crowd. Mrs. Miller stated the people that showed up had very
good comments. The architects took all comments back with them and will address
them at another public session. The date has not yet been set for said meeting.
Planning and Engineering Department Report:
Mr. Overstrom went over the following with all present:
Code Office Monthly Activity Report
December, 2009
Planning Board- December 14,2009
• Minor Flag Lot(s) Subdivision,
Ridge & Emmons Road,Worsell-Approved w/condition
• Site Plan & SEQR Review-In Home Business (Wine Sales) Sen,737 VanOstrand
Road-Approved w/Health Dept.& NYS Liquor Authority Approval
• Update on Cayuga Farms
• Approval of November 9,2009 Planning Board Minutes
Zoning Board of Appeals-December 7,2009
• Area Variance- Solat, East Shore Circle - DENIED
• Area Variance & SEQR Review-Worsell, Ridge & Emmons Road-APPROVED
W/CONDITION
• Approval of October 20,2009 ZBA Minutes
Fire Safety Inspections &Re-Inspections
Total: 4
Construction Inspections
Total: Approximately: 76
Operating Permits Issued
Total: 2
New Addresses Issued
Total: 1
Notice of Fire
Year to Date: Total: 10
Expired Permit Notices
First Notices: 8
Second Notices: 4
Renewed Permits 6 Renewed Permits YTD - 59
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Mobile Home Park Inspections have been completed, and License Renewals have been sent out.
Marina:
The DEC has approved the permit to rebuild the large marina wall in Myers park.
Mr. Overstrom showed the Board and example of what the wall will be built out of. He
will be working with Mr. French and Mr. Colt to complete this project. When complete,
there will be a total of 700 lineal feet of new wall.
Mr. Pinney thanked Mr. Overstrom for all the work he put into this permit and for
doing it all in a short time period.
Highway Department Report:
No one was present from the Highway Department.
Replacement of Water Main at the bottom of Esty Drive:
Mr. Pinney stated that himself, Jack French and Dave Herrick have had
discussion with the Town of Ithaca and the Town is hoping to replace approximately
1,500 feet of water main on the south side of the road this spring.
Park and Recreation Department Report:
Mr. Colt went over the following with all present:
Parks & Recreation Department
1/27/10
Town Board Meeting
RECREATION
All of our winter programming has started and is in progress now.
➢ Gymnastics session II is full and ends on February 12th
➢ Youth Wrestling Technique class ended January 23rd and the Advanced class ends February 11th
➢ Ice Skating program has a lot of participants and concludes February 9th
➢ Basketball "In-House" program has concluded
➢ Karate 2010 Winter session has many class options ending March 4th
➢ Ski Program still has 5 more trips to take. We had to cancel this past Monday due to the heavy
rain and melt down. Our last date is March 1st
➢ Travel Basketball is in progress through early March. We have 4 teams.
➢ Basketball 2"d&3rd grade program for boys and girls has just started and will end March 6th. This
program takes place in the ES gym (lower baskets)
• Presidents Week Basketball Camp for boys and girls grades 3—9 will take place over the school
holiday from noon-4 PM in the HS gym. (Adam Heck) will direct the camp.
• Rock Climbing Camp at Cornell on the Lindseth Wall is scheduled in 2 sessions starting on
February 15th through February 19th
• NEW Intro to Lacrosse is actually being planned now for February 18th & 19th. This program will
take place at The Field for 2 hours and will be free. I am planning to borrow the schools PE
equipment for the program.
• Adult Open Swim has a new session starting February 2nd—April 1st taking place at the HS at
noon.
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Cardio Step &Strength class - Strength and Stretch class - Yoga class are ongoing and may be
joined now.
PARKS
Camping reservations started quickly on January 4th. A line formed early with people waiting in
the parking lot an hour before we open. At this point we have almost 1400 nights rented already,
and this is more than half of the maximum potential of night that we have to rent in the season.
Boat slip renewals are coming in now and are due by February 5th. This is the final year of the
current 3 year term. Next year will be a new lottery. We do have a long waiting list.
r Myers Park Concert Series is complete with the final date of August 12 needing only to be
confirmed. We have a great lineup this year. I am planning to write a grant to help with the costs
of our talent upgrades.
We received a very nice letter from the Osika family in gratitude and support of the care,
management and planning in our parks.
I have received notice from the DEC and our new rep. that another tree and shrub order has been
place and will be delivered in the spring for Salt Point at NO CHARGE.
Approve Minutes:
RESOLUTION 10 — 44
A copy of the minutes of January 6, 2010, having been furnished to the Board
Members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make corrections or to
accept the same as submitted.
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher and seconded by Mr. Cree:
RESOLVED, that the minutes of January 6, 2010 are hereby approved as
submitted.
Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Robert Cree, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Kathy Miller, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Approve Audit:
RESOLUTION 10 — 45
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher and seconded by Mrs. Miller:
RESOLVED, that the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following
bills and to make the following budget modifications:
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT# 014
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DATED 12/31/09
AUDITED VOUCHER#'s 1303 - 1319
AUDITED TA VOUCHER #'s 110 — 111
FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND $ 47,526.61
HIGHWAY FUND $ 3,518.39
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS $ 377.41
TRUST & AGENCY $ 567.50
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT# 015
DATED 12/31/09
AUDITED VOUCHER#'s 1320 - 1321
FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND $ 3,752.50
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT# 001
DATED 1/27/10
AUDITED VOUCHER#'s 1 — 55
PREPAY VOUCHER #'s 1 — 2
AUDITED TA VOUCHER #'s 1 — 3
PREPAY TA VOUCHER#'s 1
FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND $ 102,923.19
HIGHWAY FUND $ 116,430.57
LANSING LIGHTING $ 1,155.92
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS $ 3,728.66
TRUST & AGENCY $ 20,630.41
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
GENERAL FUND A
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December 31, 2009
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
A1110.400 A1110.120 From Justice Contractual to Justice Personal Srvcs 1,575.00
A1110.400 A1110.130 From Justice Contractual to Justice Personal Srvcs 1,155.00
A1990.400 A1410.110 From Contingency to Deputy Town Clerk Prsnl Srvcs 920.00
A1610.400 A1610.200 From Technology Contractual to Technology Equipment 30.00
A1990.400 A1670.400 From Contingency to Central Printing 50.00
A1990.400 A5010.120 From Contingency to Sup of Highways - Sr Typist 1,437.00
A1990.400 A7020.120 From Contingency to Parks & Rec Admin Clerk 667.00
A7110.400 A7110.110 From Parks Contractual to Parks Prsnl Srvcs 1,307.00
GENERAL FUND B
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
B1990.400 B3620.120 From Contingency to Safety Inspector Prsnl Srvcs 1,480.00
WATER DISTRICT SW
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
SW8310.400 SW8310.100 From Water Admin Contractual to Water Admin Prsnl 335.00
LUDLOWVILLE LIGHTING SL1
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
SL1-599 SL1-5182.400 From Fund Balance to Ludlowville Lighting Cont 34.00
WARREN ROAD LIGHTING SL2-
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
SL2-599 SL2-5182.400 From Fund Balance to Warren Rd Lighting Cont 35.00
DEBT SERVICE FUND V
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
V5031 V9730.600A From Interfund Transfers to 03 Hwy BAN 119,000.00
Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Robert Cree, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Kathy Miller, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Marty Christopher:
Gossett Center:
The Gossett Center is now called Finger Lakes Center. A write up regarding this
will be in the Lansing Star this Friday.
Robert Cree:
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Conference in Rochester:
He stated that he and Mrs. Miller went to Rochester for an Association of Town's
newly elected officials training conference. He felt there was a lot of information given to
them in a three day period. He felt Lansing was in very good shape compared to a lot of
Towns across the State.
Planning Board:
The first meeting of the month was canceled due to lack of agenda items. They
did have a working session meeting at which they discussed revisiting the by-laws and
putting them into place.
Kathy Miller:
Cayuga Lake Water Shed Committee:
Mrs. Miller asked if anyone knew when or where this committee met and she is a
new member. A person in the audience who is also on the committee stated that they
meet the second Tuesday of every month at Wells College.
Rochester Conference:
Mrs. Miller stated that she learned a lot and enjoyed it very much.
Connie Wilcox:
Farmers Market:
The Town of Lansing received a sustainable Tompkins award for the Farmers
Market.
Lansing Fire Department:
New Officers were installed Saturday night.
Lansing Housing Authority:
They are still looking into erecting another building in the future.
A. Scott Pinney:
Independent Audit:
Mr. Pinney stated that the Town will not be hiring an independent audit firm to
perform the Town Audit this year to try to save money, therefore, the Town Board along
with Ms. Rumgay and Mrs. Bowman will get together on February 23, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
Monthly Report:
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The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of December, 2009
to all Board Members and to the Town Clerk.
Town Counsel Report:
Nothing to report at this time.
Pat Pryor:
Ms. Pryor wanted everyone to know she will keep her website open that she
used during her campaign and will post information from the County on it.
(electpatpryor.orq)
She will be on several committees including the Planning Committee and the
Government Operations Committee. She felt the County will start early this year in
preparation of the budget.
She asked all to keep the families from and involved with Haiti in their thoughts.
At the February 16th County Legislature Meeting, she will be presenting a
distinguished youth award which will go to a youth from the Town of Lansing.
Adjourn Meeting:
RESOLUTION 10 — 46
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mrs. Miller:
RESOLVED, that the meeting is hereby adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at
7:15 p.m.
Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Robert Cree, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Kathy Miller, 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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