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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-02-24 February 24, 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, Jack French, Hurf Sheldon, Pat Pryor, John O'Neil and Dan Veaner. The Supervisor led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Hurf Sheldon: Mr. Sheldon explained that there is a group of Southern Tier Counties that have preliminary money which has hired a company to proceed with a grant for installing rural internet in the counties. The Counties are Broome, Tioga, Tompkins, and Schuyler. Mr. Sheldon did not feel this would happen quickly and that the money would basically be given to an entity to extend coverage as much as possible. This will not help us locally. Mr. Sheldon felt that Time Warner and Verizon are not making any investment in Lansing for extending their equipment beyond their franchise agreements. He did not see the grant as a solution for Lansing but did feel we had to pursue it and be a part of it. He gave the Board an endorsement letter in support of the grant which the Town was in agreement with. Mr. Pinney will sign the letter and it will go to the County by March 15th Mr. Sheldon will keep the Board updated on this matter. Pat Pryor: AES Pilot: Ms. Pryor stated that the AES pilot revision passed legislature by a 14-1 vote. She also stated that this afternoon the IDA also passed it by a vote of 6-1. This was the final hurdle for the year 2010. She stated that negotiations will be reopened in May or June. She felt there would be changes made in the process the next time around. Open Public Hearing - Environmental Impacts of Tilley Back Lot Water Extension: 1 RESOLUTION 10 — 47 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing regarding the environmental Impacts of the Tilley Back Lot Water Extension is hereby called to order at 6:25 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 Mr. Krogh stated the following for the record: He noted that there is one change to the EAF as submitted. Because the permit will ultimately require that the owner will have to jack under North Triphammer Road, which will involve obtaining a County permit as this is a County Road, therefore the County is listed as permitting authority but they were given the Notice of Intent. Close Public Hearing on Environmental Impacts of Tilley Back Lot Water Extension: RESOLUTION 10 - 48 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public Hearing on the Environmental Impacts of Tilley Back Lot Water Extension is hereby closed at 6:26 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 Determination of Environmental Significance & Negative Dec.: RESOLUTION 10- 49 TILLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. BACK LOT EXTENSION - DETERMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION 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 24th day of February, 2010, the following members were present and voting throughout: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; Kathy Miller, Councilperson, and Robert Cree, Councilperson. 2 The following Town Board members were absent: none. The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, this action was duly classified as an Unlisted Action pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617.2(ak), and the Town Board of the Town of Lansing proposed 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; and WHEREAS, the Involved and Interested Agencies were duly declared and determined and the Town duly delivered a Notice of Intent to each such agency, and no objection to the Town Board proceeding as Lead Agency has been received; and WHEREAS, a public hearing to consider the environmental impacts of the proposed action was duly held on February 24, 2010 at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, whereat all persons interested in the subject matter were permitted to speak and present evidence for or against the action and/or in relation to the potential environmental impacts thereof; and WHEREAS, the environmental impacts identified were the noise, erosion and dust potentially created during construction, which potential impacts are and will be mitigated by storm water permitting and review, construction reviews, inspection and permitting, on site storm water controls, and limitations of hours of operation, and which impacts are therefore deemed mitigated and non- significant; and WHEREAS, after due deliberation upon this matter and a review and analysis of each and all potential environmental impacts, and the input from each and all Involved and Interested Agencies, if any, and the Lead Agency having made a negative declaration of environmental impact; accordingly, it is hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing be and hereby is again declared to be the Lead Agency; and it is further RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that this declaration is made in accord with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law of the State of New York and the New York SEQRA Act, and the Regulations promulgated there under, and accordingly, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, based upon (i) its thorough review of the EAF, and any and all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action and its environmental review, and the hearing held hereupon, and all testimony and evidence presented thereat, if any, and the comments of Involved and Interested Agencies, if any, (ii) its thorough review of the potential relevant areas of environmental concern to determine if the 3 proposed action may have a significant adverse impact on the environment, including, but not limited to, the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR §617.7(c), and (iii) its completion of the EAF, including the findings noted thereon (which findings are incorporated herein as if set forth at length), hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance ("Negative Declaration") in accordance with SEQRA for the above referenced proposed action, and determines that an Environmental Impact Statement is therefore not required; and it is further RESOLVED, that a Responsible Officer of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is hereby authorized and directed to complete and sign, as required, the determination of significance, confirming the foregoing Negative Declaration, which fully completed and signed EAF and determination of significance shall be incorporated by reference in this Resolution; and it is further RESOLVED that the Town Clerk deliver and/or file a copy of this Resolution with the following persons and agencies: 1. The Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing. 2. The Town Supervisor of the Town of Lansing. 3. All Involved and Interested Agencies. 4. Any person requesting a copy. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Mr. Pinney duly seconded by Mrs. Wilcox, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; Kathy Miller, Councilperson, and Robert Cree, Councilperson. Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted. SEQRA: Unlisted Action. Open Public Hearing - Interest Order for Tilley Back Lot Water Extension: RESOLUTION 10 — 50 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing regarding the Public Interest Order the Tilley Back Lot Water Extension is hereby called to order at 6:27 p.m.: Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Robert Cree, Councilperson 4 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 Continue Public Hearing for Interest Order for Tilley Back Lot Water Extension: RESOLUTION 10 - 51 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing in regards to the Public Interest Order will be continued on March 17, 2010 at 6:15 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 Amend Interest Order: RESOLUTION 10- 52 AMENDED PUBLIC INTEREST ORDER AND RESOLUTION REGARDING TILLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. 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 24th day of February, 2010, the following members were present and voting throughout: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; Kathy Miller, Councilperson, and Robert Cree, Councilperson. The following Town Board members were absent: none. The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: 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 North Triphammer Road and 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 5 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, 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; 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 connection, including hook-up fees, is estimated at $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 the existing curb box at approximately $25.00 per linear foot with an estimated distance 375 feet, and an estimated permit fee and road boring/jacking expenses of 3,000.00 (all of which costs will be paid by the single-user applicant as these costs are expenses relative to bringing the adjacent water supply line to the proposed improvements; the Town will not be charging for nor installing such user line); 6 5. The annual cost to the typical property is estimated to be $150.00 for the Operation and Maintenance fee for the CWD per EDU. The property is unimproved such that there will be no water costs anticipated in the first year, but when a residence(s) is (are) constructed, the annual water cost is estimated at $128.00 per EDU (computed as 40,000 gallons at $3.20 (current rate) per 1,000 gallons), for a total estimated annual cost for the typical property (once improved) of$278.00 per EDU; 6. No district financing is applicable to this project, all of which costs have been and will be paid solely by the owner-applicant; 7. The Map, Plan and Report are on file for public review and inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk; 7. The Public Hearing be and hereby is set and continued for 6:15 p.m. upon March 17, 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, 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, and posted on the Town's official signboard not less than 10 nor more than 20 days before such public hearing. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Mrs. Wilcox duly seconded by Mr. Christopher, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: 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 Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted. SEQRA: Unlisted Action. Approve and Authorize Warren Road Sewer Services Agreement: RESOLUTION 10- 53 APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICT INTERMUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT 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 24th day of February, 2010, the following members were present and voting throughout: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; Kathy Miller, Councilperson, and Robert Cree, Councilperson. The following Town Board members were absent: none. The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, by Final Order dated February 24, 2009, the Town formally created the Town of Lansing Warren Road Sewer District Extension (the "District"); and WHEREAS, in order to assure transportation and treatment services for effluent flows through such sanitary sewer system, the Town needed to formalize the existing MOUs with the Village of Lansing and the Village of Cayuga Heights by entering into a formal intermunicipal agreement entitled as the "INTERMUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TRANSPORTATION AND TREATMENT AGREEMENT" (the "IMA") for such sewer services, pursuant to the authority of the Town and the District to enter into such IMA under General Municipal Law Article 5-G; and WHEREAS, the Town has worked with such Villages and a proposed final IMA has been created that is acceptable to all parties; and WHEREAS, a negative declaration was previously issued relative to district formation and this action, approving a contract in relation to the management and operation of such sewer district, be and hereby is classified as a Type II Action per, inter alia, 6 NYCRR Part 617.5(c)(20), thereby requiring no further environmental review under and pursuant to SEQRA; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation upon the foregoing, and as required by such IMA, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the IMA proposed by the Town of Lansing, the Village of Lansing, and the Village of Cayuga Heights be and hereby is approved by the Town Board acting upon behalf of the District; and it is further RESOLVED, that Supervisor and/or Deputy Supervisor be and are hereby authorized to execute such IMA by, for, on behalf of, and in the name of the Town of Lansing Warren Road Sewer District Extension and/or, as applicable, the Town of Lansing. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Mr. Pinney, duly seconded by Mrs. Miller and put to a roll call vote with the following results: 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 8 Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted. SEQRA: Unlisted Action. APPROVE & AUTHORIZE DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT — PUTNAM: RESOLUTION 10- 54 APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT FOR PUTNAM CWD 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 24th day of February, 2010, the following members were present and voting throughout: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; Kathy Miller, Councilperson, and Robert Cree, Councilperson. The following Town Board members were absent: none. The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, by prior Resolution the Town Board authorized the preparation of a Map, Plan and Report for the Putnam Back Lot Extension, subject to the applicant executing a Developer's Agreement to be and remain responsible for the costs of amending the boundaries of the district to incorporate the back lot lands and for the costs of installing services to any improvements now or hereafter situate upon the affected lands; and WHEREAS, a proposed Developer's Agreement has been drafted and is acceptable to the Town Board, acting on behalf of the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District (the "CWD"); and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation upon the foregoing the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the proposed Developer's Agreement be and hereby is approved by the Town Board, acting upon behalf of the CWD; and it is further RESOLVED, that Supervisor and/or Deputy Supervisor be and are hereby authorized to execute such Developer's Agreement by, for, on behalf of, and in the name of the CWD and/or, as applicable, the Town of Lansing. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Mr. Pinney, duly seconded by Mrs. Wilcox, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Robert Cree, Councilperson 9 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 Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted. SEQRA: Type II Action. Local Advisory Board of Assessment Review: The Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby appoints Marty Christopher and Kathy Miller to serve on the Board of Assessment Review to be held at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room on May 11, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Planning and Engineering Department Report: Mr. Overstrom went over the following report with the Board: Code Office Monthly Activity Report January, 2010 Planning Board -January 11,2010 • Planning Board Business Mtg. Cancelled Planning Board-January 25,2010 "Working Mtg." • Discussion and distribution by Legal Counsel of Draft of By-Laws w/Ancillary (Planning Department) Policies and Procedures for review and markup. Additional discussion re;Alternates, stipends and quorums. • Discussion w/conflict on Town Website Calendar re: Columbus Day Holiday, alternate Planning Board Mtg date will need to be adjusted. • Discussion of Planning Board Member and their involvement with other Town Committees. Suggest that a joint Mtg between, PB,ZBA &TB be scheduled in 3 months to address Town Center planning. Zoning Board of Appeals-January 12,2010 • Area Variance- Signage: Consulting &Design,Agent for Drake Petroleum (Xtra Mart) -APPROVED • Approval of December 7,2009 ZBA Minutes Fire Safety Inspections &Re-Inspections Total: 14 Construction Inspections Total: Approximately: 62 10 Operating Permits Issued Total: 0 New Addresses Issued for 2010 Total: 3 Notice of Fire Year to Date: Total: 3 Expired Permit Notices First Notices: 5 Second Notices: 5 Renewed Permits 1 Renewed Permits YTD - 1 Letters sent out to Businesses re: Annual & Bi-Annual Fire &Safety Inspections required. Boat Marina: Mr. Overstrom stated that the sheeting material for the marina will be delivered tomorrow. The project is looking real good. Warren Road Sewer Project: He also stated that he has been working with Dave Herrick, trying to get the bid documents out for the Warren Road Sewer project. He is going to standardize the entire infrastructure so there won't be a mix match of pumps, pump stations, equipment, etc. He is also working with other municipalities, inter-municipal agreements, and mutual aid agreements to make sure all involved are working with the same equipment. DEC: Mr. Overstrom has been notified that DEC will audit his Storm Water Program. Dredging Myers Creek: Mr. Overstrom has also been notified by the DEC that they have declared the dredging of Myers Creek as a major project. Therefore it will be advertised in the Ithaca Journal and the Environmental Notice Bulletin. This project will probably require a Public Hearing. Highway Department Report: Marina Project: The Highway Department has been tearing out old docks and installing new poles for eight new docks in the west side of the marina. Water Main Breaks: There has been three water main breaks since the last Board Meeting. They were on Cherry Road, Ridge Road and Triphammer Terrace. Playground Project: Mr. French has met with Ed LaVigne who has requested the Highway Departments help in removing the old playground. Mr. Pinney stated that the Town is 11 going to try to save the old components and utilize them in different places in the Town parks. East Shore Drive Water Line Replacement: Mr. French and Mr. Overstrom met with Dave Herrick today to discuss the replacement of the water line at the bottom of Esty Hill. He stated that the Town was going to piggy back with the Town of Ithaca when they do their portion as it is the same line. This will not happen as their construction schedule has been moved at least until the spring of 2011. Mr. French stated that the Town will complete their portion as this is a very big hazard as many of the houses at the bottom of Esty Hill are sitting on top of the water lines (lines were installed in 1930) and if they spring a leak, the project will be in trouble. Plowing and Sanding: They have plowed and/or sanded Town roads 23 out of 28 days. This is mostly due to blowing and drifting snow. Park and Recreation Department Report: Mr. Colt went over the following with the Board: Parks & Recreation Department 2/24/10 Town Board Meeting update RECREATION ➢ Most of our winter youth programming has concluded or will end soon. On going programs start new sessions in March. ➢ The Ski Program is back on schedule now after completing a make up trip on 2/11. The last trip is on Monday 3/1. Our kids will enjoy a pizza party put on by Greek Peak and prizes will be awarded. We used the Code Department pick-up truck again this season to carry the extra equipment. All went very well. ➢ Water Park Trip -All of our Ski Program participants and their families have been offered free admission to use the new Greek Peak Water Park. Our date is April 13'and it will be the parent's responsibility to transport their kids. ➢ Small Fry Football Spring Camp -We are currently taking registrations for our Spring Football Camp that will take place on 4 Sundays in March at"The Field". This Camp is very popular and is always well attended. The past two seasons,the Cornell Varsity football team has attended our camp to help. ➢ New Diving Program - We have started a new youth program "Intro To Competitive Diving" under the direction of Carrie Wright. Students will learn techniques and fundamentals used in competitive diving. The program takes place on Monday&Wednesday evenings during the month of March. ➢ Play Ball!!-The LBP baseball and LSP softball registration forms are printed and will be going into the schools by the end of the week. The forms are due back to us by March 19`h. The new copier really makes the registration form look good. We should end up with 200-300 players by the time games start. Also included in this year's registration forms is a registration form for the 12 Pitch Hit & Run skills competition sponsored by Aquafina and Major League Baseball. This event is FREE for boys&girls ages 7 - 14 and is scheduled for May 8"'. PARKS ➢ The 2010 Concert schedule is completed and attached for you to see. We have a really strong lineup booked for this season. ➢ Tompkins County Tourism Program Grant - I applied for this grant and submitted it yesterday. If we are successful,we would have the costs of 2 concerts covered completely by this grant. I should know the results in April. ➢ Beautification Grant - I plan to apply for this grant soon. We did receive a grant last year and we were able to rebuild the "Ballfield" sign. This year we hope to receive enough grant money to use pavers to rework the entrance garden in Myers Park. ➢ Marina & Dry Dock -We have had some turn over in the marina but filling the dock space will not be a problem. This process is nearly completed. The Dry Dock tends to fill up as we actually get closer to spring. ➢ New Playground - Ed LaVigne and Charmagne Rumgay have done a great job with marketing and fundraising for the new playground. When construction starts, several current pieces of equipment will have to be moved to make room. We plan to reuse these pieces in the small playground near the "D"pavilion. The playground has a dedicated web site: www.myersparkplayground.com Approve Minutes: RESOLUTION 10 — 55 A copy of the minutes of January 27, 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. Pinney and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the minutes of January 27th, 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 — 56 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Cree and seconded by Mrs. Miller: 13 RESOLVED, that the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following bills and to make the following budget modifications: CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 002 DATED 2/24/10 AUDITED VOUCHER #'s 56 — 162 PREPAY VOUCHER #'s 56 — 60 AUDITED TA VOUCHER #'s 4 — 10 PREPAY TA VOUCHER #'s 4 - FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL FUND $ 106,241.96 HIGHWAY FUND $ 19,462.06 LANSING LIGHTING $ 1,336.85 LANSING WATER DISTRICTS $ 90,767.08 TRUST & AGENCY $ 1,349,192.11 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS GENERAL FUND A February 24, 2010 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT A1990.400 A3510.410 From Contingency to Control of Dogs - Enumeration 3,723.00 A1990.400 A8750.400 From Contingency to AG Development (FPIG) 1,000.00 A1990.400 A8020.100 From Contingency to Eng & Ping Coor Prs Srvces 12,732.00 A1440.400 A8020.100 From Eng Cont to Eng & Ping Coor Prs Srvces 6,000.00 GENERAL FUND B FROM TO FOR AMOUNT B1990.400 B3620.130 From Contingency to Electrical Inspector Prsnl Srvcs 264.00 B8010.403 B8020.100 From Zoning Engineer to Planning Board Coor Prsnl Srvcs 5,720.00 B8020.401 B8020.100 From Planning Board Eng to Planning Brd Coor Prsnl Srvcs 9,012.00 B8020.402 B8020.100 From Planning Board Legal to Planning Brd Coor Prsnl Srvcs 4,000.00 WATER DISTRICT SW FROM TO FOR AMOUNT SW8320.400 SW8320.401 From Source of Sup Contractual to Source of Sup - Lan Sta 7,500.00 SW8320.400 SW8320.402 From Source of Sup Contractual to Source of Sup - Drake 375.00 Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Vote of Town Board . . . (Aye) Robert Cree, Councilperson 14 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: TCCOG Meeting: New officers were appointed and Don Barber is the Chairman. There will be a report on Emergency Services on March 30th He stated that there was also a presentation given by Mr. Keesey from Fortuna Energy Company. He stated that this was the other side of the story regarding gas drilling. He felt that at some point, the Town may want him to give a presentation. He felt the further knowledge of this subject is critical to the Board. He will keep the Board updated on this subject. Robert Cree: Planning Board: The Planning Board met twice in February. They are continuing to work on the by-laws. The Planning Board also met with the Pathways Committee which went very well. Kathy Miller: Watershed Committee: She attended the meeting and joined the group. She stated that this committee is very concerned about the drilling with respect to the lake. Four sub-committees came out of this meeting. They were: 1. Regulations and Roads, noise, set backs, etc. 2. Education Committee 3. Critical Environmental areas 4. Legal Issues Meeting in Elmira: Mrs. Miller attended a meeting in Elmira where Mayor Tillman from Texas spoke regarding his Town where drilling has been taking place. He stated that the Town was very innocent going into this and has overcome a lot during this process. He stated that the people who made money sold their houses and moved away. Now people that want to leave cannot sell there houses as no one wants to buy them. She stated that some of the people that are left are now being tested by CDC for contaminants in their blood and urine due to the air quality. Connie Wilcox: 15 Mrs. Wilcox has attended the Fire District, LHA and Bolton Point meetings but there was nothing significant to report. A. Scott Pinney: Monthly Report: The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of January to all Board Members and to the Town Clerk. Town Counsel Report: Nothing to report. Executive Session: RESOLUTION 10 — 57 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting is adjourned to go into Executive Session at 7:25 p.m. to discuss the negotiation of Engineering fees for the Esty Hill water line. Mr. Pinney also asked Mr. French and Mr. Overstrom to stay for the Executive Session. 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 Terminate Executive Session: RESOLUTION 10 - 58 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session is hereby terminated and the Regular Meeting reconvened at 7:40 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 Adjourn Meeting: RESOLUTION 10 — 59 16 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the meeting is hereby adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 7:41 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. 17