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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-06-16 June 16, 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, Dan Veaner, Stephen and Peggy Jolly, Pat Pryor, John O'Neill, Charlie Purcell, Ted Laux and Sandra Canosa (Lansing Ledger). The Supervisor led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Pat Pryor— Tompkins County Board of Reps: Town Hall Meeting: Pat Pryor will hold her second Town Hall meeting at the Lansing Town Hall on Monday, June 21, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. She will be giving a power point presentation with the main focus being on what is going to happen with the County Budget this year. County Funds: She also stated that County operating funds are not in good shape due to the State funds which are not coming in on time. TCAT is really having a hard time with their operating funds. Airport Parking: The long term parking at the Tompkins Regional Airport will be extended due to lack of parking. Increasing the Mortgage Tax: The County Board of Reps is looking into increasing the mortgage tax to help out with the financial aspect of the 2011 Budget. The County has applied to the State for this increase and is waiting to hear back. She stated that the tax is now 1/2 of a percent and they would like to increase it another 1/4 percent. Mrs. Wilcox was concerned as she felt that whenever the State or County are looking for funds, they increase or make a new tax or set up something to bring in more revenue to the State or County. People are beginning to get a little over burdened by all the little games the State and County 1 are playing to bring in more revenue. She felt that if the mortgage tax is increased, it will then hinder the housing market again. County Sales Tax: Ms. Pryor stated that there was a fair amount of support at the County level to increase the County sales tax. This did not pass. Resolution Approving Infrastructure for Farm Pond Circle Subdivision: Mr. Overstrom explained the proposed Farm Pond Circle subdivision. He stated that this is a 19 lot subdivision off of Collins Road. The developer and Engineer have proposed a 10' wide driving lane with a 20' wide pavement. The Town's specifications call for a 12' wide driving lane. They would still maintain the 60' road right-of-way and construct the roadway to the Town specifications. Dave Herrick, Jeff, Jack, Guy and Scott Pinney all agreed with this proposed 10 foot driving lane. RESOLUTION 10- 88 RESOLUTION APPROVING FARM POND CIRCLE SUBDIVISION ROADWAYS AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE 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 16th day of June, 2010, the following members were present and voting throughout: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; Robert Cree, Councilperson; Kathy Miller, Councilperson; and Connie Wilcox, Councilperson. The following Town Board members were absent: none. The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Planning Board has reviewed the Sketch Plan and Preliminary Plat of the Developer of the Farm Pond Circle Subdivision and is preparing to issue an approval of such Preliminary Plat; and WHEREAS, pursuant to § 505(E)(1) of the Town of Lansing Subdivision Local Law the Town Board must review and approve the specifications, locations, and plans for each and all proposed roads and other infrastructure, including, but not limited to the design and location of drainage ditches, culverts, utilities, stormwater facilities, and other and similar appurtenances designed, built, installed or used to support development of lots and the subdivision; and WHEREAS, as based upon the design thereof and the specifications therefore as set forth in the Town's Local Law and the Preliminary Plat, and upon the input of the Town's Highway Superintendent, the Town's Engineer, the Director of Planning, and the Planning Board, the said design and location of such infrastructure appears proper, adequate, and in compliance with said Local Law; and 2 WHEREAS, the Planning Board has already conducted an environmental review of the subdivision, and duly issued a negative declaration of environmental impacts upon September 14, 2009, such that no further environmental review of the subdivision (or this approval) is now needed or required; and WHEREAS, after a review of the foregoing and due deliberation and consideration thereof, and in compliance with said Subdivision Local Law and other requirements of law, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the specifications, locations, and plans for each and all proposed roads and other infrastructure be and hereby are approved; and it is further RESOLVED, that should a drainage district be formed for such subdivision, then, and in such event, the facilities and infrastructure therefore shall be designed and built per NYS permit requirements and in accord with the Town of Lansing Stormwater Local Law, and once so built and inspected, the same shall be dedicated to the Town, acting by and on behalf of said drainage district. 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. Drainage District Formation for Farm Pond Circle Subdivision: Mr. Overstrom explained to the Board that the Developer (Jack Jensen) would like to have a Developer's Agreement with permanent easements instead of going through the process of establishing a drainage district for his proposed subdivision. Mr. Pinney stated that he did not want Mr. Jensen to have to go back to the drawing board. It was felt that he could continue with the process without starting all over. Authorize Jack Jensen's Engineer to move forward with MPR: RESOLUTION 10-89 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FARM POND CIRCLE MAP, PLAN & REPORT FOR DRAINAGE DISTRICT FOR STORMWATER PRACTICES AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (TOWN OF LANSING DRAINAGE DISTRICT #5) 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 16th day of June, 2010, the following members were present and voting throughout: 3 A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; Robert Cree, Councilperson; Kathy Miller, Councilperson; and Connie Wilcox, Councilperson. The following Town Board members were absent: none. The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, an owner of certain lot(s) within the Town of Lansing (Jack Jensen - TP# 38.-1-4.122) (the "Developer"), located at the corner of Collins and Peruville Roads, has a proposed subdivision currently under consideration by the Town of Lansing Planning Board known as the Farm Pond Circle Subdivision; and WHEREAS, the Developer, as part of such subdivision has to design, construct, monitor, and maintain one or more forms of stormwater management practices for such subdivision; and WHEREAS, the Town has always required the formation of drainage districts for major subdivisions, but the Developer has requested that a Developer's Agreement be utilized for this subdivision; and WHEREAS, for reasons related to the apportionment, payment, and recovery of long- term stormwater maintenance and monitoring costs and expenditures, among others, the Town Board has declined to alter the requirement that the properties benefitted by the stormwater facilities pay the cost of the same, and therefore the Town Board has concluded that a drainage district be utilized for this proposed subdivision; and WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby formally requests that the Planning Board list the formation of a drainage district, based upon easements for rights of access, be listed as a condition upon any Final Plat approval; and WHEREAS, in furtherance thereof, and assuming that the Developer desires to proceed as expeditiously as possible, the Town Board hereby authorizes the Developer and his engineer to generate and propose a Map, Plan and Report for such proposed drainage district in accord with Town Law §§ 209-c and 209-d; and should the Developer decline to so prepare such Map, Plan and Report (hereafter, "MPR"), the Town Board hereby further reserves the right to appropriate money therefor pursuant to Town Law; and WHEREAS, upon consideration and deliberation upon the same, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that, the Developer be and hereby is authorized to prepare and submit a MPR relative to proposed Drainage District #5; and it is further RESOLVED, that, in the alternative, and conditioned upon the Developer 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 MPR for such proposed drainage district; and it is further RESOLVED, that up to $2,000.00 is authorized for such MPR if prepared by the Town Engineer, but again, if and only if the Developer has signed the aforesaid agreement (and made any required escrow deposits); and it is further 4 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 preparing, or paying the expenses of preparing, the MPR pursuant to the terms of this Resolution. SEQRA: Type II Action. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolutions was duly motioned by Mr. Pinney, duly seconded by Mr. Christopher, 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. Award Warren Road Sewer Bid: RESOLUTION 10- 90 RESOLUTION AWARDING WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICT EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION BID TO CHICAGO CONSTRUCTION, INC. 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 16th day of June, 2010, the following members were present and voting throughout: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; Robert Cree, Councilperson; Kathy Miller, Councilperson; and Connie Wilcox, Councilperson. The following Town Board members were absent: none. The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:WHEREAS, after passage and the filing of the Final Order of District Formation, and the running of the statutory estoppel period therefore (as prescribed by Town Law § 209-g(2)), and after adoption of a Bond Resolution funding the construction and related expenses of and for such district extension, the Town Board duly caused specifications to be drawn and released for public bidding; and WHEREAS, the bid opening occurred upon May 19, 2010, and thereafter the Town Board caused the bids to be examined for compliance with specifications and met with the low bidder to confirm the scope and specifications for the project; and 5 WHEREAS, as a result of such examinations and meeting, and upon input from the Town Engineer and Director of Planning, the Town Board desires to award such bid; and WHEREAS, after a review of the foregoing and due deliberation and consideration thereof, and in compliance with the specification and the requirements for the public bidding of public improvement projects, including, but not limited to General Municipal law §§ 101 and 103, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the project bid be and hereby is awarded to Chicago Construction, Inc., of 1788 Union Center Highway, Endicott, New York 13760, pursuant and subject to the project specifications, in the amount of$1,300,000.00 (plus or minus any change orders or adjustments allowed or permitted by law or in or by such specifications, including, but not limited to, any change orders hereafter submitted and agreed upon); and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor and/or Deputy Supervisor be, and each is hereby, authorized to execute a contract with said Chicago Construction, Inc. by, for, on behalf of, and in the name of the Town of Lansing, and each be and is hereby further authorized to negotiate and/or execute such further or other documents as are or may be necessary or convenient to cause such contract and/or bid award to be fully authorized and construction to be completed in as timely a fashion as practicable, including, but not limited to, any future contract modifications or change orders as allowed by law or in or by such project specifications. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution 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. Putnam CWD Extension and Recommendation from NYSDAM: After a lengthily discussion it was the consensus of the Board to authorize the Town Attorney to create a back-lot water extension policy to be discussed in the near future. Once this has been approved and passed by the Town Board, Mr. Putnam will then be able to apply for his land to be removed from the Agriculture District. BAN Resolution for CWD, Extension 2 — Drake Road: RESOLUTION 10-91 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A$137,500.00 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE, NUMBER 02-10 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 16th day of June, 2010, the following members were present and voting throughout: 6 A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; Robert Cree, Councilperson; Kathy Miller, Councilperson; and Connie Wilcox, Councilperson. The following Town Board members were absent: none. The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town duly authorized expenditures to cover the cost of acquiring, constructing and equipping the improvements to be included in Extension No. 2 to the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District (the "District"), consisting principally of the construction of a water distribution system covering a portion of Drake Road in the Town and the installation of water lines and meters, including valves, curb stops, original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances and incidental improvements to provide municipal water services to the affected areas within said District, engineering and other preliminary costs, legal expenses and other costs incidental to the financing thereof (the "Project"), all of which Project expenses were authorized by a Final Order forming the District and funded by a Bond Resolution dated May 21, 2008, and which obligation(s) were satisfied, in accord therewith, by Bond Anticipation Note 01-09 (in the amount of$145,000.00), which Bond Anticipation Note is hereby being renewed; and WHEREAS, Bond Anticipation Note 01-09 is approaching its maturity date and such financing must be renewed or the debt thereof paid, and WHEREAS, in compliance with the Local Finance Law, the Town Board has decided to partially pay-down the debt pursuant to Local Finance Law § 23.00 by making a principal and interest payment thereupon and issuing a renewal BAN for the balance thereof; and WHEREAS, the Town has contacted several lending institutions to find the lowest rates, and has determined that the Chemung Canal Trust Company has the best rates and terms for the proposed Bond Anticipation Note 02-10, to be issued in the amount of $137,500.00, for one year at a 2.05% interest rate (non-callable); and WHEREAS, this action is classified as a Type II Action under SEQRA, and as such, no environmental review is necessary or required; and WHEREAS, after a review of the foregoing and due deliberation and consideration thereof, and in compliance with Local Finance Law § 38.10, and other requirements of law, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that Section 1 . The Bond Anticipation Note hereby authorized is for the payment of indebtedness relating to the purchase and acquisition of goods to construct the Project for the District. Section 2. The Bond Anticipation Note hereby authorized was authorized pursuant to a Bond Resolution dated May 21, 2008, which Bond Resolution was duly issued under the Local Finance Law, with such Project being subject to permissive referendum as required by law. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the cost of indebtedness relating to the objects and purposes of this Resolution is $137,500.00; said amount is hereby appropriated there for, and the plan for the financing thereof shall consist of the issuance of up to $137,500.00 principal amount of serial bonds (including, without limitation, statutory installment bonds) pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 4. The Town of Lansing hereby authorizes the expenditure of up to $137,500.00 for the payment of the obligations relating to the Project, which amount shall be paid by the issuance of Bond Anticipation Note 02-10. Section 5. No other Bond Anticipation Notes are issued or outstanding for the payment of the indebtedness relating to the Project (except Bond Anticipation Note 02- 10, which is being paid in full by Bond Anticipation Note 02-10 upon June 18, 2010, as herein and hereby authorized). Section 6. The Bond Anticipation Note authorized by this Resolution is a renewal of Bond Anticipation Note 02-09, issued June 18, 2009. Section 7. The Bond Anticipation Note authorized by this Resolution shall be dated June 18, 2010 and shall mature and be and become due and payable upon June 17, 2011. Section 8. The Bond Anticipation Note hereby authorized is for an assessable improvement of or within the Town, namely, the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District Extension 2. Section 9. 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 § 165.10 of the Local Finance Law for the purposes described in this Resolution. The Town shall reimburse such expenditures with the proceeds of the Bond Anticipation Note authorized by this Resolution. This Resolution shall constitute a declaration of official intent as required by United States Treasury Regulation § 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this Resolution, no money is, or is reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long- term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the objects or purposes described herein. Section 10. The full faith and credit of said Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, is hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on said Bonds and the Bond Anticipation Note hereby authorized as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest due and payable in such year. Such appropriation shall be made from the several lots and parcels of land in the Town of Lansing in the manner provided by law for general taxation thereupon. In the event the collection of such assessments shall be less than the amount required to pay the principal and interest of such obligations as they shall become due, the Town Board shall direct that surplus moneys not otherwise appropriated be applied, or the Town shall take such other action as is permitted or required by law to assure the timely payment of such obligations. Section 11. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of Bond Anticipation Notes and renewals thereof (in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the serial bonds) is hereby delegated to the Town Supervisor, as Chief Fiscal Officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be 8 sold in such manner as may be prescribed by said Supervisor, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and the Bond Resolution aforesaid. 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) 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. Appoint Maureen Cowen to ITCTC: RESOLUTION 10 - 92 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 16th day of June, 2010, the following members were present and voting throughout: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; Robert Cree, Councilperson; Kathy Miller, Councilperson; and Connie Wilcox, Councilperson. The following Town Board members were absent: none. The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby appoint Maureen Cowen to the Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Council effective immediately. 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 Park Monitors — Labor Position: The Town will soon hire two or three individuals as laborers to monitor the Myers Park area. It is posted on the Town's website and will be in the Lansing Star tomorrow. Early Retirement Incentive Legislation: The State of New York is offering an early retirement incentive which the Town would have to approve if any employee was interested in this incentive. Mrs. Wilcox 9 informed all that the Town does not have all of the information at this time and suggested that if anyone was interested, they should call and make an appointment with a New York State retirement representative. Mr. Jolly (highway employee) stated that he has an appointment with a rep at the end of July. Mr. Pinney asked the Attorney to look into any hidden costs that the Town may have to incur. Mrs. Wilcox also stated that Judy Drake from the Town of Ithaca has done a lot of research and she will ask her for any information she can give. Planning and Engineering Department Report: Mr. Overstrom went over the following report: Code Office Monthly Activity Report May, 2010 Planning Board- May 10,2010 • Site Plan Review-Expansion,Jasper Munson,17 Peruville Road,Tax # 37.1-2-19 - Pending-Further Information required • Public Hearing Final Plat-Farm Pond Circle Subdivision, Collins Road,Tax Parcel # 38.-1-4.122- Public Hearing Adjourned until June 14,2010 pending Tompkins County Health Department Approval • Discussion-Modification,Lansing Commons, Cayuga Vista Drive,Tax Parcel # 37.1-2-53.222 -To Town Board for further action. • Approval of April 26,2010 Planning Board Minutes Planning Board-May 24,2010 • Planning Board Minutes of May 10,2010 DENIED due to two (2) Members who recused them self. • Site Plan Review-Expansion,Jasper Munson,17 Peruville Road,Tax # 37.1-2-19 - Pending-Further Information required - (Survey Map) Fire Safety Inspections &Re-Inspections Total: 5 Construction Inspections Total: Approximately: 71 Operating Permits Issued Total: 1 New Addresses Issued for 2010 Total: 5 Notice of Fire Year to Date Total: 7 Expired Permit Notices First Notices: 10 Second Notices: 6 10 Renewed Permits 4 Renewed Permits YTD - 18 Set Public Hearing for the Storm Water Annual Audit: RESOLUTION 10 -93 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PUBLIC HEARING FOR REVIEW OF ANNUAL STORM WATER REPORT 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 16th day of June, 2010, the following members were present and voting throughout: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; Robert Cree, Councilperson; Kathy Miller, Councilperson; and Connie Wilcox, Councilperson. The following Town Board members were absent: none. The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHERAS, the Town's Annual Storm Water Report is prepared and due for the required annual review pursuant to Local and State laws and related regulations; and WHEREAS, a copy thereof is or will be timely filed in the Office of the Town Clerk for public review; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing will be held at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, being in the Town of Lansing, on the 21st day of July, 2010, at 6:05 o'clock P.M., to consider the Annual Storm Water Report, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, and to take such action thereon as is required or permitted by law; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, is hereby authorized and directed to cause a copy of this Resolution to be published in the official newspaper of the Town of Lansing, and also to post a copy thereof on the Town signboard maintained by the Town Clerk, in accord with law. SEQRA: Type II 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) 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. 11 Highway Department Report: Mr. French reported on the following: • There is a large pile of woodchips ready for anyone who would like them. • The road between 34B and Lake Ridge Road has been cold mixed paved. • The State is releasing the CHIPS monies to the Towns and we will receive $160,000.00. • The highway guys have been helping out with the new playground in Myers Park. He stated that it is an awesome project. Paving will be done at a later time. • Working on the landscaping around the log cabin. • Mrs. Wilcox stated that Louise Bement sent a letter in regard to how nice the Highway Department keeps the cemeteries. Park and Recreation Department Report: Mr. Colt went over the following report: Parks & Recreation 6/16/10 Town Board Meeting RECREATION • Summer program registrations have been steady and several programs are sold out and we have created waiting lists for those programs. This includes all 3 Myers Park Day Camp sessions. • LBP and LSP baseball and softball programs are completed for the season. We have now started the respective baseball and softball summer travel programs. These programs typically will start in a week or so and end the first week of August. • All of the youth baseball and softball equipment has either been returned or is about to be returned. WE ARE OUT OF ROOM downstairs. All of the new equipment donated by Dick's Sporting Goods was outstanding BUT know we have to find room for all of it now that the season is over!! • For the older players,we have a Prep League baseball team for 13 year old and a Babe Ruth baseball team for players 13 - 15 years old. We also have a 12U softball team and a 16U softball team that will compete in the newly formed"Babe Ruth Softball"league in Ithaca. • Summer staffing for our programming is almost compete with the exception of finishing the lifeguard schedules. There is a lifeguard orientation meeting scheduled for Friday. • Our"Late Summer&Fall Program"booklet will be printed by the end of this week and will go into the schools next week. These programs are primarily the Youth Soccer Program,Flag Football, YFL Football, Cheerleading and Karate. PARKS 12 • We are scheduled for a beachfront inspection on June 24th and plan to open our swim area on Saturday June 26'. • Our first concert of this years series is scheduled for July 1"starting at 6:30 PM. • The Park has been a crazy place for the past week or so with the MP3 project moving towards completion,along with the landscape work around the Cabin. The new sign for the cabin is now in place (an Eagle Scout project by Martin Keefe). • The Park Security situation has a viable solution and we are ready to move forward pending board approval. • New safety surface material has been place at the "D" playground,Ludlowville Park playground and at the Ballfield Playground. It is a great improvement with a definite increase in user safety. Approve Minutes: RESOLUTION 10 — 94 A copy of the minutes of May 19, 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 Mrs. Miller: RESOLVED, that the minutes of May 19, 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: Mr. Pinney commented on the bill from Tifco Industries. He felt the freight charge was too much. This bill was for a screwdriver that cost $16.75 and the freight was $12.64. RESOLUTION 10 — 95 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 # 006 DATED 6/15/10 AUDITED VOUCHER #'s 470 — 585 13 PREPAY VOUCHER #'s 470—473 AUDITED TA VOUCHER #'s 45 — 63 PREPAY TA VOUCHER #'s 45 — 49 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL FUND $ 121,535.93 HIGHWAY FUND $ 64,498.37 LANSING LIGHTING $ 1,224.23 LANSING WATER DISTRICTS $ 29,028.65 TRUST & AGENCY $ 120,184.82 CWD #1 $ 0.00 DEBIT SERVICE $ 0.00 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS GENERAL FUND A June 16, 2010 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT A1990.400 A1380.400 From Contingency to Bond Counsel 2,150.00 A1990.400 A1620.402 From Contingency to Buildings Energy Audit 1,500.00 A2189 A1620.402 From Grants Revenue to Buildings Energy Audit 2,923.31 A2189 A1630.402 From Grants Revenue to Comm Center Energy Audit 2,211.66 A2189 A5132.402 From Grants Revenue to Highway Energy Audit 4,423.31 A1990.400 A8750.401 From Contingency to FPIG 665.00 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: TCCOG Meeting: 14 He attended the last meeting and stated that the Groton Town Clerk gave a presentation regarding NYS dog licensing. He had the Town Clerk give a short summary of what is going on. The Clerk stated that the State will no longer have anything to do with the licensing in New York State. The Clerk's will take over this and even though there will be additional expenses to the Town's, she felt it would be much better in the long run. Gas Drilling: Mr. Christopher stated that the gas drilling was discussed and he thinks they are trying to unify all municipalities in an agreement to go in the same direction. Lansing Historical Association: The Association was very pleased with the Highway Department for putting up a relic from the Myers Post Office in the new historical building. Mr. Christopher thanked Jack and his men publicly. Robert Cree: Nothing to report at this time. Kathy Miller: Drilling Committee: The committee met last week with Tony Ingraria and she stated that he has a lot of knowledge in the technical and industrial part of this matter. He would like to get together with Mr. Krogh to discuss the legal aspects. Town Center Committee: The Committee met with architects today and discussed a Town green. They will come up with a couple of plans and bring them to the farmers market to have people look at them and mark what they like and what they don't like. Kathy also met with a woman about getting grants for the project. She felt the Town has a pretty good chance in getting a significant grant as they will have all of their ducks in a row. She would like to apply for one in the spring. These grants can run up to $ 400,000.00. Donna Scott will help with the grant writing as she has experience in this field and has written a lot of grants for the library. Connie Wilcox: Farmers Market: The Farmer's Market is going really well and two of the venders sold out last week. More and more venders are showing up each week. A. Scott Pinney: Monthly Report: 15 The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of May, 2010 to all Board Members and to the Town Clerk. Town Counsel Report: Nothing to report at this time. Marty Christopher: He complemented and thanked Mr. Banfield on his letter and for the time he has put in for his training, etc. Mrs. Wilcox wanted it to be made a part of the minutes. The letter follows: June 3rd.2010 Lansing Town Board Scott Pinney, Supervisor 29 Auburn Road Lansing, New York 14882 Members of the Town Board, It has been just over 6 months since I accepted the appointment from you to replace William Burin as Town of Lansing Justice. After having completed over 70 hours of training and countless hours of shadowing numerous justices in our county, I felt the urge to at lease give you a report. It was my pleasure to have been assisted and trained by Glen Galbreath, Justice from Cayuga Heights. In addition our own, my Co-Judge, John Howell. Without their help patience and unconditional commitment I doubt I would have survived it. We are very fortunate to have John as Town Justice, as his knowledge and experience are unparallel. The next people deserving thanks are our 2 clerks, Penny and Lynette. They are beyond words. The time they put in, the commitment and dedication to the Town of Lansing is amazing. To the remaining town staff in our Town Hall, they have been great in offering anything and mostly kind words of encouragement. We are very fortunate in having these dedicated and compassionate people. During my learning period (a long way from being done) I visited many Town Courts, Dryden, Ithaca, both Town and City, and Enfield to mention just a few. Without a doubt, we clearly have the best, personally and professionally. I wanted you to know this about our staff.Thank you for the opportunity to serve the Town of Lansing with these wonderful people. Sincerely, W. David Banfield Town of Lansing Justice Executive Session: 16 RESOLUTION 10 — 96 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mr. Cree: RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting is adjourned to go into Executive Session at 7:47 p.m. to discuss the Audit response and corrective action plan from Comptroller's Office. Mr. Pinney asked Mr. French and Mr. Purcell 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 - 97 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mr. Cree: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session is hereby terminated and the Regular Meeting reconvened at 8:30 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 — 98 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mrs. Miller: RESOLVED, that the meeting is hereby adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 8:31 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