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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-21 April 21, 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 Absent Debbie Crandall Deputy Town Clerk Present Guy Krogh Town Attorney Present Visitors: Jeff Overstrom, Steve Colt, Jack French, Charlie Purcell, Dan Veaner, Dave and Joyce Heck, Brian Flannigan, John O'Neill and Ted Laux. The Supervisor led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Pat Pryor: Broadband: A task force will be formed to focus on the needs of all in Tompkins County in regard to the expansion of Broadband. She asked if the Town of Lansing would like to have an individual participate in the task force and if so they should contact Paulie Unger. Drivers License Renewals: Pat stated that the renewal of a driver's license or registration can be done on line instead of going directly to the Motor Vehicle Department. She stated that if you do go to the Motor Vehicle Department, a portion ($12.70) of your fee stays with the County but if you do it on line or mail it to the State, the County does not get this as it all goes to the State. She suggested that if you have a renewal to either go to the Tompkins County Motor Vehicle Department directly or cross out the address on the return envelope and mail it directly to them. Court System Needs More Space: The unified Court System has notified the County that they need more space in the Court House. The Office for the Aging may have to move out of the Court House very soon and possibly the legislature and County Clerk's offices . The decision will be that of the Unified Court System, not the County. 1 Final Order— Tilley: RESOLUTION 10- 73 RESOLUTION AND FINAL ORDER APPROVING TOWN OF LANSING CWD BOUNDARY EXTENSION FOR TILLEY ENTERPRISES 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 21st day of April, 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), 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 proceeded upon such request pursuant to Town Law Article 12-A, including by the issuance of a Public Interest Order (as amended) pursuant to Town Law § 209-d; and WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report ("MPR") was accepted as final and complete, the said water district extension was declared to be in the public interest, and the Town Board further: (i) determined and described the boundaries of the proposed district, (ii) described the improvements to be made; (iii) described the cost of the public improvements; (iv) described the connection fee for the typical user, including permit and materials costs; (v) described the first-year's and annual user costs for the extension; (vi) described the financing, if any, applicable to the project; (vii) declared the MPR incorporated into the Public Interest Order and Resolution, noted that such MPR described in detail how the financing, hook-up costs, and other costs and expenses, were estimated and computed, and noted that the MPR was filed at the Town Clerk's Office as required by law; and (viii) declared and scheduled a public hearing to consider the said Public Interest Order and Resolution; and WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held at upon March 17, 2010, at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, and thereat all Persons interested in the subject hereof were duly heard and all submitted evidence was accepted and reviewed; and WHEREAS, pursuant to SEQRA and its implementing regulations ("SEQRA"), the Town Board found that there were no significant environmental impacts likely to result from the proposed action, or the approval or financing thereof, and thus issued a negative declaration under and pursuant to SEQRA by Resolution 10- 49; and 2 WHEREAS, after conducting the aforesaid public hearing the Town Board resolved and determined that: (i) the Notice of Public Hearing was published and posted as required by law, and was otherwise sufficient; (ii) all property and property owners within the proposed extension of the CWD are benefited thereby; (iii) all benefited properties and property owners are included within the said extension; and (iv) the establishment of said extension is in the public interest; (v) the boundaries of said CWD boundary extension are wholly outside the boundaries of any incorporated city or village and are duly defined and depicted in the MPR on file at the Town Clerk's Office, and elsewhere; and (vi) that the proposed construction and improvements identified in the Public Interest Order and Resolution be conditionally approved as subject to permissive referendum; and WHEREAS, a Notice of Referendum was timely published as required by law and no request or petitions requesting a referendum were submitted and the 30- day period prescribed by law has now passed; and WHEREAS, the Town Clerk has filed (or will file simultaneously herewith) a Certificate as to such permissive referendum with the County Clerk as required by Town Law § 209-e(4)(a); and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation upon the foregoing, and in compliance with Article 12-A of the Town Law, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that no additional SEQRA review is necessary or required due to the passage of time, as (i) no significant changes in the property or project have occurred, and (ii) the Town finds that conducting SEQRA review as soon as is possible in relation to any project is consistent with the goals and requirements of SEQRA; and it is further RESOLVED AND SO ORDERED, that the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District be expanded by incorporating the lands of Tilley Enterprises, as defined above and in the MPR; and it is further RESOLVED AND SO ORDERED, that the boundaries of the proposed CWD shall now also be inclusive of the following tax parcel number 44.-1-2.2, and the assessment map and property descriptions there for as are on file with the Tompkins County Clerk's Office are expressly incorporated herein, all as shown on the CWD Boundary Extension Map on file at the Town Clerk's Office, to which reference is hereby made and which map is expressly herein incorporated; and it is further RESOLVED AND SO ORDERED, that the said District Extension hereinabove referred to shall be constructed as set forth in the Order calling a public hearing, at a cost of $0.00 to the CWD and the Town as the landowners are paying all costs of improvements and the boundary extension, which owner's property the Town Board has determined, and hereby again determines, are especially benefited thereby; and it is further RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that the Town Clerk file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Tompkins County Clerk and the New York State Department 3 of Audit and Control (at the NYS Comptroller's Office) within 10 days of the adoption of this Resolution and Final Order. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Mrs. Wilcox, duly seconded by Mrs. Miller, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Martin 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. Authorize Map, Plan and Report for Sun Path CWD Boundary: Mr. Pinney stated that he was concerned with the line going across from East Lake over to the property. He stated the line could also be run from East Shore Drive and wasn't sure what would be the best route. Mr. Krogh stated this would need to be determined and the Engineer would have a say in it. RESOLUTION 10- 74 RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY AUTHORIZING MAP, PLAN, AND REPORT FOR AMENDMENT OF CWD BOUNDARY FOR SUN PATH AREA 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 April, 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, several property owners along Sun Path, including properties known as 16 Sun Path (Harrison), 20 Sun Path (Second Restated Trust Agreement of JoAnn Beischer), and 21 Sun Path (Virginia Watts Revocable Trust), have asked the Town to provide access to water from the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District ("CWD"); 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 4 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 feasibility study, a list of included or includable properties, and 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 $2,500.00 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. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolutions was duly motioned by Mrs. Wilcox, duly seconded by Mr. Cree, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Vote of Town Board ... (Aye Martin 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: Type II Action. Land Lease: The land across the road has been leased to Ray Sill for farming for the past several years. This could change next year but Mr. Sill will be notified of the possibility that he may not be able to rent the land. Per the assessment department , if it is not a benefit to the whole Town, it is not tax exempt. Mr. Krogh discussed the rule of harvest issue. Further discussion will be held on the matter before a final decision is made. Policy Pertaining to the Board Room: Mr. Pinney stated that from now on, the Board Room will be empty one hour prior to a Board Meeting or Court. Mr. Pinney will send a memo to all employees. Mr. Colt stated that the exercise class may look into using the Community Center but the floor upstairs is slippery. Lansing Community Library Garden Plan: Mr. Pinney stated that the Library has put in for a grant for a garden plan for the west side of the library. The Town would be the recipient of this if it becomes a reality. All Board Members were in favor of this and authorized the Supervisor to sign the grant application. 5 Resolution Amending Standard Work Day for Town Supervisor: RESOLUTION 10-75 RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that Resolution 10-16 which read as follows: 10-16 RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby establishes the following standard hours per month, as required for determination of retirement benefits for Town Officials: Supervisor 4 hrs/day 20 hr/week Court Clerk, Principal 7.5 hrs/day 36.5 hrs/week Account Clerk, Building Inspector, Recreation Supervisor, Clerk-Code Enforcement Office Bookkeeper,Town Clerk 8 hrs/day 40 hrs/week Deputy Town Clerk, Senior Typist, Director Parks Recreation, Planning & Engineering Coordinator, Highway Superintendent, Motor Equipment Operator, Mechanic Cleaner 7 hrs/day 35 hrs/week Town Justice *based on a 6 hr/day 33 hrs/month Councilmen *based on a 6 hr/day 41.04 hrs/month *Part-Time & Seasonal Employees are based on a 6 hour work day as established by the Town Board Resolution dated August 1, 1990. IS HEREBY, rescinded to read as follows: RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby establishes the following standard hours per month, as required for determination of retirement benefits for Town Officials: Court Clerk, Principal 7.5 hrs/day 36.5 hrs/week Account Clerk, Building Inspector, Recreation Supervisor, Clerk-Code Enforcement Office, Bookkeeper, Town Clerk 8 hrs/day 40 hrs/week Deputy Town Clerk, Senior Typist, Director Parks Recreation, Planning & Engineering Coordinator, Highway Superintendent, Motor Equipment Operator, Mechanic Cleaner 7 hrs/day 35 hrs/week Town Justice *based on a 6 hr/day 33 hrs/month Councilmen *based on a 6 hr/day 41.04 hrs/month Supervisor *based on a 6 hr/day 80 hrs/month * Part-Time & Seasonal Employees are based on a 6 hour work day as established by the Town Board Resolution dated August 1, 1990. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye Martin 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 6 Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor Planning and Engineering Department Report: Mr. Overstrom went over the following items: Training: Lynn Day is in training all week for the required continuing education credit for code enforcement. Subdivisions: A new fairly large subdivision plan has come to the Office which would be located between Warren Road and Hillcrest Road. This would involve Town homes and two family homes. The Farm Pond Circle subdivision will be up at the next meeting for final plat approval. (Corner of Collins and Peruville Road) Marina Project: They have been working with the Highway Department, which has done an excellent job. The whole electric service has been replaced and the new docks are in. The guys did a very, very nice job. Mr. Pinney thanked Jeff for being the lead person and for getting everything organized and ordering all the materials, etc. DEC Permit: Mr. Overstrom has been working on the permitting process with the DEC and the Army Corp of Engineers regarding the dredging of the gravel in Salmon Creek at Myers Park. This process is taking longer than expected but is moving along. Engineering Report regarding Sewers in the Town: Mr. Overstrom just received positive verbal feedback from the DEC stating they liked the proposed plan for sewers in the Town of Lansing. They felt it was reasonable and feasible. They encouraged Mr. Overstrom to move forward with the plan to make it more solid and put in the numbers. He will get this in writing. Mr. Pinney would like it sent on to Mr. Nozzolio and others to see what avenues to take to get some money available. He would also like T.G. Millers to draw up a proposal on what it will cost to put the EDU's together for the project once Mr. Overstrom has it in writing from the DEC. The Board agreed and would like to have a shovel ready project if a grant is approved. Mr. Pinney stated that Mr. Overstrom did a good job with this project. Mr. Pinney felt the plan should be re-looked at soon. Monthly Report: Code Office Monthly Activity Report March, 2010 Planning Board- March 15,2010 • Site Plan Review-Used Vehicle Dealership,433 Peruville Rd.-APPROVED W/ Condition (Maximum 5 Vehicles on premises) • Sketch Plan-Major Subdivision, Goodman Road -APPROVED Planning Board March 22,2010 • Review By-Laws Fire Safety Inspections &Re-Inspections Total: 18 Construction Inspections Total: Approximately: 59 Operating Permits Issued Total: 0 New Addresses Issued for 2010 Total: 3 Notice of Fire Year to Date Total: 7 Expired Permit Notices First Notices: 5 Second Notices: 3 Renewed Permits 6 Renewed Permits YTD - 8 Highway Department Report: Mr. French reported on the following items: Marina/Boat Docks: The bathrooms have been remolded at Myers Park including new siding, new roof and an addition. Roads: The Highway Department swept the Town roads this year instead of hiring it out which saved approximately $ 5,000.00 - $ 6,000.00. Cemeteries: They were quite messy but are all cleaned up. Graveling Roads: 8 Roads will be graveled starting Monday which will last approximately 2-3 weeks. Mrs. Wilcox asked how many miles of gravel roads were left in the Town. Mr. French stated that there are 2 1/2 miles left. When Mr. French started there were 40 miles of gravel roads. Guiderail: Nine hundred feet of guiderail will be replaced on Reach Run as a car went through it this past winter. Road Closing: Starting Monday, Warren Road, between Asbury and Hillcrest will be closed for approximately 2 months for paving. Truck traffic will go all the way on North Triphammer to Route 13. Flooding in Ludlowville: A meeting was held with Mr. French, Tompkins County Soil and Water, Tompkins County Planning and the residents of Ludlowville. The State has released some of the money that was promised three years ago. Mr. French will work with the County on this flooding problem. Park and Recreation Department Report: Mr. Colt went over the following report with all present: Parks & Recreation Department 4/21/10 Town Board Meeting RECREATION • Our LBP and LSP teams are set and next Tuesday we will organize our T-Ball level. We will have 38 teams in action this season with over 360 players participating. • The Spring Training Clinics have had good registration numbers. The LSP clinic was last Saturday and the LBP clinic is this Saturday and we will have a combined number of 80 to 90 participants. The fees collected from these two clinics are donated back to the respective varsity teams that conduct the clinics. • Pitch Hit&Run skills competition will be held on Saturday May 8'. This is the second year for this event and is free for any boys and girls ages 7 - 14. Jim Strait a long time Lansing Recreation coach is directing the event and does a great job with all of the logistics. • Intro to Competitive Diving is about to start another session in the month of May. This program is becoming more popular each session. Carrie Wright is the instructor and the program focuses on the techniques and fundamentals of competitive diving. • First ever Art Show coming soon -The East Shore Festival of the Arts opens here on Friday evening May 14th. Robin Schuttenberg is heading up this show and already has over 50 pieces of art. The show will take place in the Library and here in the town hall. Kip Opperman will be playing at the Library and The Bob Keefe Trio will be playing here in the town hall. The show will open from 6 - 9 PM and then remain up through June 18'°. 9 • Summer Program Booklet- We are getting many calls now every day about the summer booklet that is scheduled to be ready in early May. PARKS • Camping season is set to open on Friday May 14'. The early warm weather has really helped to accelerate the reservation process. • The parks are currently be cleaned up and readied for openings. This includes lawn clean up, rolling,mowing, turning on the water (checking for leaks) etc • Boaters Safety Class-This class is scheduled for Saturday MAY 1'from 8 AM - 4 PM. This class meets the NYS requirements for personal watercraft certification and power boat certification. PWC ages 10-adult and Power Boat certification ages 10-17. The DEC will duplicate the order of trees and plants that were donated last year. This should he delivered early next week. Approve Minutes: RESOLUTION 10 — 76 A copy of the minutes of March 17, 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 Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Cree: RESOLVED, that the minutes of March 17, 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: Budget Modification: Mr. Pinney questioned a budget modification from Playground Contractual to Playground Equipment in the amount of $ 999.00. He stated that the first he had heard of this was this afternoon and that when modifications are done, they should be approved by the Board ahead of time. He stated that at this time, he was not in favor of moving forward with the proposed budget modification until more information is obtained. Mrs. Miller agreed and asked for clarification. Mr. Colt stated that he believed it was for a spreader that hooks to the tractor. Mr. Colt stated that he did not feel there was a plan to put the contractual equipment into playground and recreation in the ballfield area. He stated that the gross cost of the spreader is money within their budget and they are not asking for additional money, they are just reallocating the money in their budget to take advantage of this purchase. 10 Mr. Pinney felt this shows that there is too much money in the Contractual Account and that it is too early in the year to make budget modifications. Mr. Pinney also had concerns that Mr. Colt was not sure if this was specifically for a spreader. Mr. Colt stated that he was sure it was for a spreader but he did not have the model number, etc. Mr. Cree asked Mr. Colt if this had been purchased or if he was waiting for Board approval. Mr. Colt stated that this piece of equipment has been purchased. Mr. Pinney stated that there is no money in the account to make the purchase until after the budget modification has been approved by the Town Board. Mr. Christopher stated that it could be partly his fault as the recreation department informed him that they were looking into this piece of equipment and he did not understand that the money was going to be transferred. He will take the blame for it and will be more aware of something like this happening again. Mr. Pinney will send out a memo to all departments explaining the budget modification process. RESOLUTION 10 — 77 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mr. Cree: RESOLVED, that the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following bills and to make the following budget modifications: CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT# 004 DATED 4/21/10 AUDITED VOUCHER#'s 248 — 361 PREPAY VOUCHER #'s 248—256 AUDITED TA VOUCHER #'s 21 — 31 PREPAY TA VOUCHER#'s 21 — 24 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL FUND $ 89,930.25 HIGHWAY FUND $ 28,972.07 LANSING LIGHTING $ 1,265.18 LANSING WATER DISTRICTS $ 2,301.15 TRUST & AGENCY $ 44,966.14 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS GENERAL FUND A April 21, 2010 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT 11 A7140.400 A7140.200 From Playground Contractual to Playground Equipment 999.00 A2189 A8750.400 From Grants Revenues to Ag Protection Grant 6,250.00 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: Orientation of Board of Directors: Tomorrow, Mr. Christopher will be attending an orientation to be on the Board of Directors of Lifelong which will be a two year term. This is in conjunction with the Town of Ithaca Senior Citizens. Robert Cree: Mr. Cree went over the outline of the Audit that the Town Board performed. Mr. Pinney stated that this saved the taxpayer's $10,550.00. Mr. Cree stated that this audit covered internal controls only and not the Town's financial statements. He also stated the Board really did not find anything other than they would like all departments to start to use the canvas locking bags to hold and to transport the deposits to the bank. This process has already started. The Board commended all the departments for their good record keeping. Mr. Cree also thanked Sharon and Charmagne for pulling all of the information together. Kathy Miller: Town Center Committee: Mrs. Miller stated that the committee went over ideas for a Town Center. She will put this into a power point, copy it and put it in the library for everyone to look at. Lyle Wadell will also be contacted to see if it can be put on the Town's web page. She invited everyone to the next committee meeting which will be hold on May 5th at the Community Center. Drilling Advisory Board: The Board met last night and is starting to get organized. She felt one of the biggest things will be education to the public. Connie Wilcox: Farmers Market: 12 The market will open June 5th. The next meeting will be next Tuesday. The Pathways will have their kickoff on June 5th also. Aq Protection Grant: The Grant is moving along well. Tompkins County has already come up with a draft conservation plan which will be very helpful. Hopefully, it will be completed by August. Bolton Point: Ken Butler, the Production Manager passed away a couple of week ago. They are looking into a new person to take over. BAN Renewal: Mr. Krogh stated that there are five or six documents that go with the BAN renewal. Based on the timing, Mr. Krogh is working with the bookkeeper toget the 1.7 percent offered by Chemung Canal and lock it down by the next meeting and then close shortly thereafter. A. Scott Pinney: Rural Development: The Rural Development have officially backed out of the grant market that we would of received for Warren Road Sewer. The reason for this is that back in December they decided that they will no longer fund Town's over 10,000 people. The issue Mr. Pinney personally has with this is that they did not actually tell us officially until two days ago even though they knew this back in December of 2009. Mr. Pinney stated that we are very fortunate as we have funding from the DEC unlike other Towns. We will move forward and the bidding process will start shortly. Monthly Report: The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of March, 2010 to all Board Members and to the Town Clerk. Town Counsel Report: Sun Path: Mr. Krogh has prepared a post developer's agreement for Sun Path. He asked the Board to let him know when he can forward it on to the residents and/or to their Counsel. State Land Appraisal: Andy Sciarabba met with the Tompkins County Assessment Department and Mr. Krogh met with the existing appraiser and then got together. After some discussion, they both recommend that we have a new appraisal done based on the complicated State standard which would be a substantially more significant appraisal than what we 13 have. This State appraisal would be between a 100 and 120 page document and would cost approximately $ 3,000.00 to $ 5,000.00. Mr. Sciarabba and Mr. Krogh both felt that the savings that would come in the time that would be saved by having a state certified appraiser redo or do it per the States standard and get to a number that was more rational would be more than off set by the savings that we would get in negotiations with New York State. Mr. Krogh stated that this is a New York State requirement and it has to be a self contained complete appraisal report. He stated that this could take one to two months to complete. Mr. Pinney suggested we get bids from different firms. Mr. Krogh will contact three different firms, get estimates and bring them back to the Board for a decision. Workman's Comp. Board: Mr. Pinney stated that we have been contacted by a local Attorney who was asked by the NYS Workman's Compensation Board to locate a local Workers Comp. hearing place for cases. They would like to use the small court room in the Town Hall. This would be one to two days a week and would run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. They would hear approximately 20 — 25 cases per day. Mr. Krogh stated that there could be 3 - 6 people involved in each and every case and more than that if it is a hearing. He stated that there would be hundreds of people streaming in and out of the Town Hall. Mrs. Wilcox was concerned as we collect school taxes and also hearings and arraignments are held there. After some discussion it was felt by all Board Members that this use of the building is denied. Adjourn Meeting: RESOLUTION 10 — 78 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that the meeting is hereby adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 7:25 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 Minutes taken by the Deputy Clerk and executed by the Town Clerk. 14 15