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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-21 February 21, 2018 1 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING February 21, 2018 A Regular Meeting of the Lansing Town Board was held at the Town Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY on the above date at 6:31 p.m. The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor, Edward LaVigne, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll call by Deborah K. Munson, Town Clerk, showed the following to be PRESENT: Andra Benson, Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, Councilperson Doug Dake, Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson Edward LaVigne, Supervisor ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, Charlie “Cricket” Purcell, Highway Superintendent, Dan Veaner, Lansing Star, Nick Newcomb, Lansing Ledger/Ithaca Times, Ted Laux, John O’Neill, Village of Lansing, Mike Sigler, Tompkins County Legislator, Steve Colt, Director Parks and Recreation, Michael Long, Town Planning Consultant, Chris Williams, Suzanne Hinderliter, Tom Butler, Connie Wilcox, Melanie Malone, and a few other attendees. LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY REPORT – AMI STALLONE The following report was available as a handout. TOWN BOARD UPDATES FROM THE LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY February 21, 2018 1. T’ai Chi Class – Instructor John Burger is teaching T’ai Chi classes at the library on Tuesdays from 11:30-12:30 PM and on Thursdays from 2:30-3:30 PM. These classes are free and open to the public. 2. Poetry, Hearts & Chocolate – In recognition of Valentine’s Day, Kathryn Mapes presented “A Tour of Emily Dickinson’s Life and Love Poems” on Monday, Feb 12 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. 3. Come & Go Legos – The Lansing Library is once again piggybacking on the Lansing PTSO’s annual STEAM celebration with Come & Go Legos on Saturdays in February from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 4. Artwork by photographer Carl Schofield will be on display Jan – Feb. 5. LCL’s 5th Annual Logo Contest – This increasingly popular contest is an outreach to K-8th grade students and typically attracts around 60-70 young artists. The contest will be formally launched after the February school break and submissions will be due on March 23rd. The Board of Trustees together with LCL’s Marketing Committee will choose a winning design to represent the 2018 Summer Reading Program theme, Reading Rocks! The winning design will be revealed at the Annual Meeting on April 23rd and this logo will appear on t-shirts as well as our newsletters and website for one year. 6. A Look Forward: a. Solar System Model Building – with the Fuertes Observatory on Saturday, March 3rd b. Board of Trustees Annual Meeting – Monday, April 23rd at 6:30 PM. The public is invited to this meeting to hear about all the exciting things that have February 21, 2018 2 been happening at the library, meet the new trustee candidates and review the proposed budget for 2019. c. Trustee Election & Budget Vote – Tuesday, April 24th at 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM TOMPKINS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE – MIKE SIGLER Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout. Tompkins County Legislator Michael Sigler February 21, 2018 Hello and thank you for having me. As always, I want to thank Marcia Lynch, the County’s Public Information Officer and Lansing resident, from whose reports I draw very liberally. A couple of road issues you may have noticed. The permanent speed signs are up on North Triphammer. You might remember I asked for a study and the county put up temporary ones, but now the permanent signs are up. The state DOT rejected my idea for a rumble strip over by the middle school to hopefully alert drivers that a crosswalk was coming up. They suggested a crossing guard. Once the bridge is closed, this will be less of an issue at that cross walk, but the county will be reaching out to you if that department hasn’t already as that bridge closure will really affect the traffic patterns in town. With spring coming, I’m asking the county again to meet with Cricket, both the road department and planning. Some of the county roads are in rough shape and I thought Jeff from county could ride along with Cricket to get a good handle on the situation. Also, I’ve asked planning to reach out to Cricket to talk about storm water mitigation. I’ve recommended creating new wetlands and other measures and we’ll see what planning can come up with. The Legislature confirmed Chair Martha Robertson’s appointments to the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency for 2018. Approved were four members of the Legislature: Rich John, as Chair of the IDA, and Legislators Robertson, myself, and Leslyn McBean-Clairborne. I’ve reached out to the unions already and I’ve met with TCAD. I’d like to see us move in a new direction at the IDA, focusing heavily on job creation and not just investment and I’d like to foster a closer working relationship with Cornell. Three months after the departure of retired County Administrator Joe Mareane, Legislature Chair Martha Robertson said the Legislature is pleased and proud to welcome new County Administrator Jason Molino to county government. Administrator Molino thanked the Legislature for the warm welcome. Beginning his first week in the office, the administrator said he is meeting with Legislators and department heads, and will also meet with others within the organization, as well as those in outside agencies. County Finance Director Rick Snyder presented the County Sales Tax report for 2017, reporting the County’s share of receipts for the year 2017 at $35,262,872—6.22% above receipts for 2016 and more than $1.8 million dollars above budget. That’s incredible news and should help a lot with the next year’s budget. Last night, we authorized the transfer of funds from the Mental Health Department to the Sheriff’s Office Budget to fund a new position of Jail Psychiatric Physician, and to transfer a Mental Health Forensic Counselor position from Mental Health to the Sheriff’s Office. This is part of our changing the jail to meet the county’s needs without expansion. Public Health Director/ Mental Health Commissioner Frank Kruppa told us the departments are adapting as they realize the reality of implementing these new programs and decided it made more sense to have a model similar to that used for medical supervision in the Jail. Lastly, we authorized an extension of the County’s agreement with Dr. Kenneth Clarke as Special Advisor to the Office of Human Rights, for as long as needed up until December 31, 2018, and appropriation of $62,400 from the Contingent Fund to support the extension. Supervisor Edward LaVigne, reported the Town of Lansing’s sales tax is about $70,000 over last year. February 21, 2018 3 Supervisor Edward LaVigne, stated John O’Neill, Village of Lansing Trustee, is working with the new owner on what is happening with the mall. PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT – STEVE COLT The following report was available as a handout. Parks & Recreation Department Town Board Meeting 2/21/18 RECREATION  Program updates: Our winter programs are starting to wind down now. Our Ski Program ended last night with some of the best conditions of the year for us. The Skating Program ended last Tuesday, where we got all five of our trips in with no delays. Our Wrestling Program has 4 more sessions remaining. Hot Stove Baseball Training Camp has 3 sessions remaining, ending on March 3rd. Winter Art School has ended with a new session planned. Advanced Chess started on February 1st and is a spin off from our new Elementary School Chess program.  Programs starting soon: Spring Art School starts March 5. Our Art School offerings are popular and fill quickly. Gymnastics will be starting a 3rd session on March 2nd. Spring Jump Around is set to start on March 1st. This program always fills and offers multiple sessions.  President’s Holiday Camps: We are offering our annual Basketball Camp and also an Archery Camp located at Klein’s Archery in Dryden. These camps will take place over the holiday vacation week from school.  LBP Baseball & LSP Softball: Our spring youth baseball and softball registration forms will be available on March 9th. All player registrations will be due by Monday April 2nd. We expect nearly 300 participants in these programs.  Summer Programs planning: We have already been in contact with several of our summer program staff regarding upcoming programs. Now is the time to confirm some of our traditional summer recreation programs and plan for new ones… PARKS  The Myers Park Marina renewals for boat slips are coming in quickly now. We will be completely full again this year. We also have a waiting list. This is the second year of the current 3-year term.  Currently, we have already sold 38 of our 66 kayak rack spaces. The remaining spaces will be sold out easily by the end of April…. We raised our rack space price this year to get closer to the market value. Our location is excellent.  Our Dry Dock spaces are offered annually. Theses spots will start selling in late March.  The Myers Park Concert Series is completely booked and we have another strong lineup… February 21, 2018 4 Supervisor Edward LaVigne, thanked Steve Colt for arranging the Community Center, in January, as a waiting area for people to sign up for camping sites. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT – CHARLIE “CRICKET” PURCELL Cricket reported the following: Creek Dredging – This will not take place this year. The permit is good through 2019 and it can be renewed for three years at a time. The water was very high, then it was lowered in anticipation of the storm coming, so now it is very low, but the stream is still running and it takes seven or eight days to get set up. Brush Work – Catching up on this. Renovations at Village of Lansing – A couple of the highway employees worked on the old Village Hall. Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, thanked the highway department for hanging the new lights in the Town Hall Board Room. PLANNING CONSULTANT REPORT – MICHAEL LONG Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout.  Lake Forest Circle Drive – L1 Zone - Major subdivision of 16 lots plus storm water. o Tompkins Co. 239 review (Letter 11/12/2014) has been completed. o Storm water plan revisions requested T.G. Miller. Letter dated 11/19/2014. o Revisions are being made to the SWPPP materials. Submitted 10/26 revised maps. Letter (Oct. 27, 2015) from Tim Buhl in response circulated. Comments on map sent on map 10/28/2015. o “Public Hearing”- held December 14, 2015. o SEQRA, Preliminary Plat approval December 14, 2015 – included waiver of new town highway specs. o Discussion regarding existing easements and potential changes – propose meeting with owner and staff to resolve outstanding issues. o Revised SWPPP documents submitted for review T.G. Miller March 16, 2016. Additional changes required. – Second review letter sent 6/19/2017 with additional comments. o Final Plat approval – TBD.  Ag Plan – Follow up meeting – finalize report meeting June 1, 2015 o Joint Planning Board and Town Board meeting held– June 22, 2015 o Town Board adopted Ag Plan on Sept. 16, 2015. o Farm Day – Held Oct. 15, 2016 at Town Hall o Farm Lecture Louise Bement - Oct. 7, 2017 – Community Celebrations $1,200 Grant awarded – 3-4 Agriculture Poster Boards. o Louise Bement and Connie Wilcox assisting with poster boards via History Center. o Next Ag Committee Meeting – March 5, 2018 at 9:00 AM at Linda’s Diner.  Comprehensive Plan – Town Board appointment of additional new members Jan 4, 2016 o Committee Public Hearing – August 10, 2016---- o Committee Final Document – approved Sept 14, 2016. o Town Board Resolution Sept 14, 2016 Thanking members for their service and requested Planning Board to review and give input on this document. February 21, 2018 5 o Planning Board work sessions – Sept, 12, Sept. 26, Oct 24, Nov 14, Dec 12, Jan 23, Feb 13, Feb 27, March 13, April 24, May 8, 2017, May 15, 2017 , and June 12, 2017. o Finalize Comprehensive Plan version to Town Board July 18, 2017. (Posted to web) o Planning Board Blackline version of changes to the 2016 Comp Plan available 8/14/2017. o Informational session planned – (8/30 at 6:30pm Community Center) o Planning Board Public Hearing – Oct 30th o Planning Board Revisions and Recommendation to Town Board 11/13/2017 o 239 Review from Tompkins County Planning - Received initial comments – formal with SEQRA Review Process - TBD o Town Board Public Hearing –Dec. 20, 2017 held on Planning Board recommended version. o Town Board – Work Session scheduled for Feb 7, 2018 to discuss moving forward. Town Board has added Comp Plan comments to the Town Board agenda for the business meeting (3rd Wed) and the work session meeting (1st Wed). o Joint Meeting Feb. 12, 2018 for the Planning Board, Town Board, Zoning Board meeting on the Comp Plan process. o Town Board Adoption of SEQRA findings and Comprehensive Plan – TBD.  NYSEG – Cell Tower (100 foot height) intersection of Peruville Rd at NYS Rt. 34 o Transfer Substation, electrical relays. Site improvements o Preliminary sketch plan review – April 24, 2017 meeting o Recommended investigation of alternate sites – Town Highway Site? o Fall Zone issues (140 foot height required) o 239 Review – sent 3/23/2017 o Investigation of Town Highway site – alternate location lease o Town Board authorized the agreement - final language is in review and approval o Recommendation from Planning Board to locate at the Town Barn Site o Public Hearing / SEQRA / TBD.  Cayuga Farms / Cayuga Orchard – Site Plan modification o Town Road ownership interior roadway – built to town road specifications. o Package Plant System – NYS DEC - Meeting 8/23/2017 o Water System – Bolton Point – Meeting 8/23/ 2017 master meters? o Highway Comments – ok but need to comply with town highway specs. o 239 Request – revised site plan sent 9/7/2017. o Amend site plan approval – October 16, 2017 meeting. o Extend Consolidated Water District – 11/15/2017 o Amend Site Plan – signs – 1/22/2018 – minor change / not to reopen SEQRA? o ZBA area variance request – tentative March 20, 2018 o Amend site plan approval – tentative March 26, 2018 meeting.  East Shore Circle – Minor 4 lot Subdivision o Classified as a Minor 4 Lot subdivision – Planning Board Dec 11, 2017. o 239 Review – exempt under the 5 lot minimum. February 21, 2018 6 o Storm Water Plan – completed by John Andersson, reviewed by T.G. Miller – letter Jan. 3, 2018 – incorporated changes in revised SWPPP documents. o SEQRA / Minor 4 Lot Subdivision Final Plat – approved 1/22/2018.  Verizon 235 Conlon Road - Cell Tower antenna replacement site plan. o Application submitted – needs $1000 check. o Submit to 239 Review – letter received Jan 2, 2018 – o Planning Board Public Hearing – Jan 22, 2018. o SEQRA – Type 2 / Site Plan Approved - Jan. 22, 2018.  Lansing Rod and Gun Club – reconfigure the shooting range, and site plan improvements o Site Plan application submitted – 1/11/2018 o Submitted to 239 review – 1/11/2018. o SEQRA / Site Plan review – Tentative March 12, 2018 meeting. Future Projects:  Cayuga Operating Plant – Proposed 18 Megawatt Solar Farm – $25 million dollar investment o Press Conference Announcement – June 7, 2017 o NYSERDA Grant applications - TBD o SWPPP / SEQRA Review - TBD o Site Plan Approval – TBD  Computing Center – 987 Warren Road Site Plan amendment – to Medical Office o Revision to building layout and increased parking lot o Revised SWPPP drawings and calculations - TBD Mike also reported, they had a meeting today with Fingerlakes Marina regarding some improvements. Within the next couple months Mike hopes to have some paperwork from them. ENGINEER’S REPORT – DAVE HERRICK The following report was available as a handout. 1. Water System Planning and Maintenance: a. Town CWD, Extension 3: Buck Road, Conlon Road and Wilson Road Area:  The extension of the water main and CWD boundary to include 10 additional residential parcels on Conlon Road north of Buck Road triggered the preparation of a new Notice of Intent (NOI) for NYS Agriculture and Markets.  The new NOI was submitted to the Commissioner on February 9th.  The Engineer’s MPR and SEQR Full Environmental Assessment Form will also require revision followed by another public hearing. b. Town CWD, Extension 4: Drake Road:  Awaiting approval by NYS Comptroller before proceeding with field surveys and engineering design. c. Town CWD, Extension 5: Peruville Road:  A full Engineer’s Map, Plan and Report is in process and will reflect Town Highway Department forces completing the material procurement and installation. d. Outside User and CWD Boundary Amendment:  Boundary adjustments are needed for the Town Center land and Cargill Shaft #4 parcel, both of which currently have a portion of the parcel included in the existing CWD. February 21, 2018 7 e. Burdick Hill Pump Station:  Project closeout is pending the replacement of 3 small solenoid control valves that have been prone to leaking. The lead time for the replacement valves was quite long. This work will be done in early March. Subject to proven performance, the final payment of the 5% retainage is expected in April 2018. AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE REPORT – CONNIE WILCOX Connie reported the following: Farm Credit - PDR – Fred Hudson, from Farm Credit, spoke at their meeting on February 5, 2018, about purchase development rights (PDR). When a farmer signs the land up in PDR the land stays farm land forever. It takes years for the PDR process and the farmer needs to be careful with ordinances. Councilperson Andra Benson, stated she is willing to talk with farmers about PDR’s. The next Agriculture Committee meeting is on March 5, 2018, 9:00 am at Linda’s Diner. Michael Long, Town Planner, added: Cornell University – Agriculture Plan – Some Cornell University law students may help work on the Agricultural Plan. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - No one addressed the Town Board. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMENTS - No one addressed the Town Board. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISCUSSION Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, stated the joint meeting with the Planning Board was a great meeting and resulted in better understanding for everyone. She reported there should be a separate meeting later to discuss this. Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, stated he will do a presentation at the April work session meeting. Supervisor Edward LaVigne, reported there will be a sewer presentation and then a comprehensive plan discussion at the March 7, 2018 work session meeting. Supervisor Edward LaVigne, stated the joint meeting with the Planning Board was helpful because the Planning Board gave their explanations of why they made the decisions they did. He noted, the land use ordinance will need a committee. Supervisor Edward LaVigne, reported the Myers Park Grant is handicapped without the Comprehensive Plan. He stated the grant will be used for shoring, dredging, etc with the Highway Department supplying “in kind labor” for the “match”. Highway Superintendent Cricket Purcell, confirmed the bank on the inlet will need to be stabilized before dredging. Town Planner Michael Long, stated the Comprehensive Plan needs to be adopted in June (May will be better) for the grant cycle. RESOLUTION HIRING COREY SILL AS A LABORER IN AND FOR THE TOWN OF LANSING AND SELECTING PROBATIONARY PERIOD THEREFOR Supervisor Edward LaVigne, stated Corey Sill will receive a stipend if he gets his CDL License. February 21, 2018 8 RESOLUTION 18-48 RESOLUTION HIRING COREY SILL AS A LABORER IN AND FOR THE TOWN OF LANSING AND SELECTING PROBATIONARY PERIOD THEREFOR The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, there is a need for a laborer at the Town of Lansing; and WHEREAS, said position has been classified and deemed as a Civil Service Laborer position by the Tompkins County Department of Personnel; and WHEREAS, Corey Sill has been identified as a qualified candidate; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Supervisor has recommended that Corey Sill be hired as a laborer at the Town of Lansing; and WHEREAS, upon a review and discussion of the matter, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that Corey Sill be and hereby is approved to be employed as a laborer, Grade 4, Minimum Hire Rate, in the Town of Lansing, effective February 12, 2018, at a rate of $15.42 per hour, 40 hours per week, and all Town perquisites and benefits as are available to such position; and it is further RESOLVED, that the probationary period be and hereby is scheduled for 26 weeks; and it is further RESOLVED, that the appropriate Town officer be and hereby is authorized to make such changes to the Towns’ employment and Civil Service rosters, to file the required Civil Service forms to effect such changes per this Resolution, and to file Form 428s, if required. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 21, 2018. RESOLUTION AMENDING ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTION #18-44 APPROVING BUILDING PERMIT FEES RESOLUTION 18-49 RESOLUTION AMENDING ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTION #18-44 APPROVING BUILDING PERMIT FEES The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby amend Organizational Resolution #18-44 Approving Building Permit Fees; and WHEREAS, the only changes are for Solar Panel, wind or similar alternative energy source permits for Commercial Projects up to five acres $500.00 and Solar, wind or similar energy source Commercial Projects over five acres will have an additional fee of $25.00 per acre; and February 21, 2018 9 WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the following Town of Lansing 2018 Building Permit Fees; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these 2018 Building Permit Fees be and remain subject to amendment throughout the year by the Town Board. Building Permit Fees (Effective February 22, 2018) Working without a Building Permit – The fees set forth shall be doubled if work is commenced prior to the issuance of a permit. Residential: $0.34 cents a square foot for – One & Two Family Residence, Modular Homes, Mobile Homes on Private Lots, Additions, finished off basements. Fees for Mobile Homes on Rental Lots will have a charge of $150.00 * Note that basements are not included in Square Footage Total if the basement is unfinished. $0.16 cents per Square Foot for: Garages, Storage Buildings, Workshops & Pole Barns. * Note any New Residence with an attached Garage will pay 0.34 cents Sq. Ft & 0.10 cents Sq Ft. Remodeling: $3.00 per thousand of estimated construction cost- when the Square Foot Rule does not apply. ($75.00 minimum) Commercial: $5.00 per thousand of estimated construction cost. ($75.00 minimum) Pools: $50.00 – For storable / portable pools $50.00 – For all above Ground Pools. $75.00 – For all In-Ground Pools. In & Above Ground Pool Permits will only be 180 day Permits, storable / portable pools will only be 90 day permits. All swimming pools shall be completed within 12 months, complete means a Certificate of Compliance has been issued. Prefab Sheds: $40.00- For any Pre Assembled Shed. 101 Sq. Ft.-199 Sq. Ft. & less than 12’ in height. $0.15 per Square Foot for any Pre Assembled Shed 200 Sq. Ft & over with a minimum fee of $75.00. Sign Permits: $40.00 Solar Panel, wind or similar alternative energy source permits for Residential use: $75.00 Solar Panel, wind or similar alternative energy source permits for Commercial Projects up to five acres $500.00 Solar, wind or similar energy source Commercial Projects over five acres will have an additional fee of $25.00 per acre. Solid fuel burning appliances-wood, pellet, coal stoves.- $25.00 Demolition Permits: $25.00 Plumbing Inspections: $100.00- For any plumbing Inspection/s that are not in the Consolidated Water District. *Note: Except for the Projects noted here, there will be a minimum Building Permit Fee of $75.00 *Note: Except for Pool Permits, any Building Permit that is not complete within one year will require a Renewal Fee of 50% of the original cost of the Building Permit per year until the Project is complete or a $75.00 Minimum: *Exception- Any permit over $300.00 will be charged a flat fee of $150.00 for the first renewal, subsequent permit renewals to remain at 50% of the original fee paid. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Doug Dake, seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye February 21, 2018 10 Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 21, 2018. RESOLUTION AMENDING ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTION #18-20 APPOINTING THE WORKPLACE VIOLENCE THREAT ASSESSMENT TEAM Supervisor Edward LaVigne, stated the Town will not tolerate derogatory comments. He noted, everyone is entitled to their own view point and to address the Town Board if there is an issue. RESOLUTION 18-50 RESOLUTION AMENDING ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTION #18-20 APPOINTING THE WORKPLACE VIOLENCE THREAT ASSESSMENT TEAM The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby amend Organizational Resolution #18-20 Appointing the Workplace Violence Threat Assessment Team; and WHEREAS, W. David Banfield resigned January 25, 2018 from the Workplace Violence Threat Assessment Team creating a vacancy; and WHEREAS, Melody Lombardo agreed to be on the Workplace Violence Threat Assessment Team; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board appoints, Charlie “Cricket” Purcell, Steve Colt, Charmagne Rumgay, Deborah Munson, Melody Lombardo, Katrina Binkewicz, and Edward LaVigne to the Workplace Violence Threat Assessment Team and direct them to complete the annually required workplace audit by October 1, 2018. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 21, 2018. RESOLUTION AND FINAL ORDER OF FORMATION FOR DRAINAGE DISTRICT #10 FOR NOVALANE SUBDIVISION AND STORMWATER PRACTICES RESOLUTION 18-51 RESOLUTION AND FINAL ORDER OF FORMATION FOR DRAINAGE DISTRICT #10 FOR NOVALANE SUBDIVISION AND STORMWATER PRACTICES The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, NYS law and the Town’s subdivision and stormwater local laws require the Town to plan for the future maintenance of drainage, sediment control, and stormwater facilities, and the Town Board of the Town of Lansing received a request for the approval February 21, 2018 11 of permanent infrastructure for stormwater facilities located in the Novalane Subdivision (Young, developer), and the approved final development plan, subdivision plat, and project SWPPP have always envisioned that the common facilities and stormwater operation, maintenance, reporting, and repair obligations would be managed by a drainage district operated by the Town as an Article 12-A improvement district, and the Final Plat Subdivision approval issued by the Planning Board therefore requi res district formation as a condition thereof; and WHEREAS, a Town Law §§ 209-c and 209-d Map, Plan and Report (“MPR”) was duly authorized and prepared relative to proposed Drainage District #10 and, it being previously declared as being in the public interest, and the Town Board duly issued an Order under Town Law §209-d and determined that (i) the final Map, Plan and Report complies with the requirements of Town Law, and (ii) it is in the public interest and to the benefit of all parcels in the proposed district to establish the Town of Lansing Drainage District #10, and (iii) all benefited parcels are included, and no benefited parcels were excluded, from such district, and a public hearing was duly held upon December 20, 2017 at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, to consider district formation, the public interest order, and the environmental review thereof, and all persons thereat were duly heard, a negative declaration under SEQRA was duly continued as no supplemental review was determined as needed given a comprehensive review of this issue and these impacts as part of the subdivision review process; and WHEREAS, the Notice of Permissive Referendum was properly and timely published and more than 30 days has passed since adoption of such prior resolution conditionally approving formation of Drainage District #10, and no request for a referendum and no petitions in relation thereto have been received by or filed with the Town; and WHEREAS, and after due deliberation hereupon be it now RESOLVED that the following findings be made and that a Final Order approving the formation of Drainage District #10 be approved and issued as follows, including pursuant to Town Law § 209- f(2): 1. 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. 2. The boundaries of Drainage District #10 are inclusive of the tax parcel numbers comprising the Novalane subdivision and all lots therein, as shown on the sealed plat and survey map as filed in the Town and County Clerk’s Offices, and the Map, Plan and Report on file at the Town Clerk’s Office, and the real property metes and bounds descriptions as are on file at the Tompkins County Clerk’s Office for such lands (which are expressly herein incorporated). 3. Drainage District #10 be approved and constructed as set forth in the order calling a public hearing, and the Town shall assess, levy, and collect special assessments upon the several lots and parcels of land within the said district, which the Town Board has determined and hereby again determines are especially benefited thereby, so much and from each as shall be in just proportion to the benefit thereof, each and all to pay the operation and maintenance costs of such district and any existing or future indebtedness lawfully incurred for such district. 4. The Town Clerk shall file: (i) a certificate with the County Clerk certifying that no referendum was requested; and (ii) a certified copy of this Resolution with the Tompkins County Clerk and the New York State Department of Audit and Control (at the NYS Comptroller’s Office) within 10 days of the adoption of this Final Order. 5. Drainage District #10 and the Town of Lansing are each severally and jointly hereby empowered to approve and accept contracts, agreements, dedications and assignments of lands, easements, and rights-of-way relating to the district and the stormwater facilities thereof, including from the developer and the owners of benefited February 21, 2018 12 parcels within such district, and the Town Supervisor be and is hereby authorized on behalf of the Town of Lansing and Drainage District #10, upon approval of the form thereof by the Attorney for the Town and the Town’s SMO, to do such things and negotiate and execute such documents as are or may be necessary or desirable for stormwater management and the needs of said Drainage District #10, including attaining such easements and rights as are or may hereafter be so determined as necessary or desirable. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Doug Dake, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 21, 2018. RESOLUTION AMENDING ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTION #18-08 ESTABLISHING TOWN BOARD WORK SESSION MEETING LOCATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2018 RESOLUTION 18-52 RESOLUTION AMENDING ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTION #18-08 ESTABLISHING TOWN BOARD WORK SESSION MEETING LOCATIONS FOR THE YEAR 2018 The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby amend Organizational Resolution #18-08 Establishing the Town Board Work Session Meeting Locations for the Year 2018; and WHEREAS, Resolution #18-08 stated the intension is to move the work session meetings to other locations and other locations have been identified; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing will hold the Work Session Meetings at 6:30 pm at the following locations: March 7 - Village of Lansing Office – 2405 N. Triphammer Rd. April 4 – Fire Station 3 - Lansingville Fire Station – 1235 Ridge Rd. May 2- Fire Station 3 - Lansingville Fire Station – 1235 Ridge Rd. June 6 - Village of Lansing Office – 2405 N. Triphammer Rd. July 11 - Fire Station 4 - North Lansing Fire Station – 1189 Auburn Rd. August 1 - Fire Station 4 - North Lansing Fire Station – 1189 Auburn Rd. September 5 - Village of Lansing Office – 2405 N. Triphammer Rd. October 3 - Fire Station 4 - North Lansing Fire Station – 1189 Auburn Rd. November 7 - Lansing Town Hall Board Room – 29 Auburn Rd. December 5 - Village of Lansing Office – 2405 N. Triphammer Rd. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, seconded by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye February 21, 2018 13 Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 21, 2018. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING HOWELL OUTSIDE USER AGREEMENT RESOLUTION 18-53 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING HOWELL OUTSIDE USER AGREEMENT The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Water and Sewer Advisory Board (“WSAB”), in accord with its duties and functions as assigned by the Town Board, has considered certain outside user requests for the Consolidated Water District (“CWD”), and the WSAB has issued a recommendation to approve outside user requests and agreements for John and Carol Howell, TPN 32.-1-6.32; and WHEREAS, the Town’s CWD Local Law only allows outside users to receive water from the CWD or any of its extensions when approved by the Town Board and an adequate contract for services is executed that complies with law in several material respects, and said Howells have followed the updated procedures, obtained easements in a form as approved by counsel (if needed), and have or will proceed to complete the application process that culminates in the outside user agreement, as herein approved, being duly executed; and WHEREAS, said action is a Type II SEQRA action for which no environmental review is required, and upon due consideration thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that upon completion of the application and payment of the permit fee, the outside user application of Howell be and hereby is approved, and permission is given to tap into CWD water mains, all subject to the continuing requirements of such Agreement that all installation and maintenance of water service lines be at the sole expense of the applicants and that any future boundary change or district extension covering their lands be duly approved by applicants; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be and is hereby authorized to execute such Outside User Agreement by, for, on behalf of, and in the name of the Town of Lansing. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 21, 2018. APPROVE AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND SUPERVISOR’S REPORT RESOLUTION 18-54 The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of January 2018, to all Board Members and to the Town Clerk. The Supervisor’s Report was reviewed by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz. The bills were reviewed by Councilperson Doug Dake and Supervisor Edward LaVigne. February 21, 2018 14 Voucher #63, Card Member Services (TOL credit card), was not approved for payment. The Consolidated Abstract below has been changed to reflect the removal of voucher #63. It will be re-submitted for approval in March 2018. Councilperson Doug Dake, moved that the Supervisor’s Report be approved as submitted and the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following bills and to make the following budget modifications. CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 002 DATED _2/21/2018__ AUDITED VOUCHER #’s 47 – 144 PREPAY VOUCHER #’s 47 – 50 AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #’s 7 - 16 PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #’s 7 - 11 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 69,063.13 HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 103,304.06 LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 1,504.25 LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 163,788.40 TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 1,336,929.21 WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1-) $ 10,411.44 CHERRY ROAD SEWER DISTRICTS (SS3-) $ 3,734.49 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS GENERAL FUND A - For Year End 2017 2/21/2018 Board Meeting FROM TO FOR AMOUNT A3005 A7020.404 From Mortgage Tax to Parks Phone $ 54.00 Underestimated Original Budget GENERAL FUND B - For Year End 2017 2/21/2018 Board Meeting FROM TO FOR AMOUNT B2555 B8010.400 From Building Permits to Zoning Contractual $ 33.00 Underestimated Original Budget GENERAL FUND B 2/21/2018 Board Meeting FROM TO FOR AMOUNT B8020.420 B8020.430 From Planning Consultant to Comprehensive Plan $ 1,000.00 Underestimated Original Budget February 21, 2018 15 Councilperson Andra Benson seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried and duly adopted on February 21, 2018. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Joseph Wetmore Association of Towns (AOT) – Joe reported, he just got back from the AOT meeting where he focused on the Town Budget and his role in the budget. He stated, as the Town of Lansing representative he voted on the slate of officers. Joe noted, the AOT lobbies the state. Recording Meetings – Joe reported, meetings which are recorded are subject to archive, FOIL, and cannot be edited. Andra Benson Lansing Youth Services – Andra reported, she will have them submit a monthly report, similar to the library report. Library – Andra stated, the Library is doing well. Doug Dake Doug did not have anything to report. Katrina Binkewicz Salt Point – Katrina reported, the Friends of Salt Point had a very interesting meeting on Sturgeon’s and the meeting had great attendance. Town Trails – Katrina reported, she met with the Parks and Recreation Department about setting up an official Town trail committee. She stated, they will work on a master plan and map. Supervisor Edward LaVigne, stated he has a trail map for Katrina. TOWN COUNSEL REPORT Guy Krogh NYS Energy Facilities – Guy reported, the potential for tax exemptions which may fall into the Real Property Tax Law 487. He noted, it is not clear if it will be “opt in” or “opt out”. Highway Materials – Guy reported, highway materials (fill materials, concrete, etc.) will be regulated as solid waste. He noted, it is not clear yet if a municipal reprocessing facility that does sorting will be a solid waste processing facility. TOWN INFORMATION Septic Systems – Councilperson Andra Benson, reported she heard some information regarding NYS funds to help with re-doing septic systems and asked if anyone had additional information. It was stated there maybe reimbursement up to $10,000, there is an application process, and this goes through the Health Department. February 21, 2018 16 Town Planner Michael Long, stated he will check into this and put the information on the Town website. Louise Bement – Town Planner Michael Long, reported Louise is being honored at the History Center on Thursday March 1, 2018. TOWN CLERK REPORT Tax Collection – Town Clerk Debbie Munson, reported the warrant is about $13,500,000 and so far about $12,500,000 has been collected. She noted, there is about $680,000 left to collect in full payments. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Edward LaVigne Supervisor Edward LaVigne, asked for clarification when three (or more) Town Board members attend a meeting - is this an official Town Board meeting and does the Town Clerk need to take minutes? Councilperson Joseph Wetmore stated, this was discussed at the AOT meeting: If the Town Board members do not actively act like it is a Town Board meeting, then it is not an official Town Board meeting. Town Clerk Debbie Munson, noted if it is not on official Town Board Meeting, then she does not need to take minutes. Lansing Senior Citizens – Ed reported, the senior citizens were going to disband, but now they have a new President. He stated, the group is now meeting the second Wednesday of each month, at All Saints Church, at noon (July and August at Myers Park). Ed noted, it is a dish to pass luncheon and the Town Board and Town employees are all invited as Ed’s guest. MOVE MEETING TO WORK SESSION MEETING Meeting moved to the Work Session at 7:38 p.m. and after a short break it began at 7:48 p.m. WORK SESSION MEETING ITEMS OF DISCUSSION Microphones – The audience is having trouble hearing the Town Board because they do not speak directly in to the microphones. There was discussion about using clip-on microphones (wireless and wired) and microphones that hang from the ceiling. Supervisor Edward LaVigne will discuss this with Patrick Tyrrell. Microphones are not available for the work session meetings at locations other than the Town Hall. Use of Accrued Sick Time Towards Health Benefit Payments –There was discussion about changing the current benefit concerning retired employees using accumulated sick time towards their health insurance. The current benefit stops at age 65. Two questions that were brought up were: what is the current benefit and how much more will the TOL pay if the benefit is changed? More information was needed to discuss this further. Procurement Policy – Looking at the procurement tables under Section III, there was discussion concerning the documentation for quotes. The following items were discussed: audits are done annually and this has never been flagged, all vouchers are checked, Resolution 18-10 authorizes the Highway Superintendent to purchase equipment, tools and implements not to exceed the amount of $2,500 without prior notice or approval, this is not broken-why are we changing it, a receipt is not a quote, sometimes it’s difficult or impossible to get three quotes, should the dollar amounts be changed, need to trust the employees that they are making their decisions with the best interest of the Town in mind, and delete the verbal quote requirement for purchases under $999. The Town Board will discuss this more through e-mail. February 21, 2018 17 Cash Management and Investment Policy – This policy does not describe cash management: it is really just an investment policy. The following items were discussed: the Town keeps 25% of operating expenses, the Town keeps 50% of fund balance, invest some money in a 90 day CD and get interest, how much money is spent each month- information is available on the monthly supervisor report, give excess money back to the people for them to invest, five year spreadsheet, and five year projected budget. The AUD was just completed, so this will be discussed more at the March work session meeting. Website Changes – There was discussion concerning having the website more accessible. Dan Veaner can make the changes when they are ready. Chris Williams and Joe Wetmore will work together to build a committee for this. Cold Storage Building – This will be a 40 x 60 building, located on the Town Highway complex, not winterized, and have a gravel floor. The expected cost will be about $45,000. The old building will be knocked down. Rod and Gun Club – There will be a joint visit with the Planning Board and Town Board to see the proposed site. ADJOURN MEETING Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 8:45 p.m. Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk. Respectfully submitted, Deborah K. Munson Town Clerk