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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-01-061 1 2010 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Date: January 6, 2010 Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: Lansing Town Hall Board Room AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Privilege of the Floor: Please go to the podium and state your name and address. 5. 2010 Organizational Resolutions 6, Approve Minutes of December 16, 2009 7, Approve End of Year Audit 8. Board Member Reports 9. Executive Session if Needed 10, Adjourn Meeting 01 03 January 06, 2010 The Lansing Town Board met in Special Session at the Lansing Town Hall Board Room at 6:00 p.m. The Supervisor led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the clerk take the Roll Call. A. Scott Pinney Marty Christopher Robert Cree Kathy Miller Connie Wilcox Bonny Boles Debbie Crandall Guy Krogh ROLL CALL Supervisor Present Councilperson Present Councilperson Present Councilperson Present Councilperson Present Town Clerk Absent Deputy Town Clerk Present Town Attorney Absent Visitors: Dan Veaner, Dan Konowalow, Marcy Rosenkrantz and Stephanie Levy, PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Stephanie Levy -175 Ludlowville Road: Stephanie Levy asked the Town Board whether or not they had passed a resolution or made comments to the DEC on the dSGEIS gas drilling in the Town of Lansing. Supervisor Pinney stated that the Town Board had not. A Natural Gas Drilling Advisory Committee was just formed at the last meeting on December 16, 2009. James Mason is the Chairperson and Town Board member Kathy Miller is the Deputy Chairperson. Kathy Miller stated that James Mason had hoped the Town Board would have passed the resolution. Stephanie Levy stated her question was whether you passed a resolution or whether you made comment to the DEC within the comment period which ended December 31, 2009. It was important that if you wanted to make a comment to do so within the comment period. Supervisor Pinney stated that the Town Board had not made a comment within the comment period. Stephanie Levy asked what was the thinking there. Supervisor Pinney stated he listened to what the Town Lawyer, Guy Krogh's , who is up to date on it and is involved in TCCOG and other towns, recommendation to him was not do anything at this time. Stephanie Levy stated that Guy Krogh is also the Attorney for some of the other towns like the Town of Caroline where they did pass a resolution. She is wondering why he would be for the Town of Caroline passing a resolution and not the Town of Lansing. Supervisor Pinney stated that TCCOG also had a resolution put together. II Stephanie Levy stated that the Towns of Ulysses, Caroline, Danby, Dryden, Ithaca, Hector and Enfield have passed resolutions. She lives in Lansing and thinks it is great that other towns passed resolutions and was wondering why Lansing representatives did not take that step. Supervisor Pinney stated that the reason why he did not move forward was because of the recommendation of the Town Attorney. Stephanie Levy stated that the Town Board had voted on a Gas Drilling Committee and the Gas Drilling Committee suggested that the Town Board direct comments to rescind the supplemental draft of the dSGEIS and for the town to step back from the dSGEIS and get a document that has teeth in it. The committee did recommend that. Supervisor Pinney stated that the committee was just formed so there is no real official recommendation from the committee as of today. Stephanie Levy stated that there was a committee formed on December 16th and the comment period ended December 31st. It was the Town s lack of action to do anything within those two weeks that prevented you from making a comment during that window of comment where it actually could have benefited. Some of the things she is concerned about are the implications for the gas drilling as a taxpayer. We have the potential of having a lot of extra taxes raised because of the gas drilling. Marty Christopher stated he personally felt that the window of opportunity that was two weeks wide was stretching it, to think that the Board was going to be reviewing that resolution and everything else, when that committee was just formed within that two week period. Stephanie Levy stated that there was a template that was provided that was already passed in the other towns. It was a one page resolution that would have taken less time to read over then it would have to brew a pot of coffee. Connie Wilcox stated she was surprised that James Mason hadn't discussed this with her, I mean you two live together don't you? The Town Board had previously discussed this with James Mason. Stephanie Levy stated that James said basically what the minutes said. That Mr. Pinney said he would discuss the proposed committee under his report. She was not at this meeting and James also said, that Connie Wilcox said, that the Town Board did not want to incur any legal expenses. Connie Wilcox stated that there had not been anything budgeted for this. Stephanie Levy stated she spoke with other Town Officials who said that their resolutions did not require legal oversight. It is just a resolution and it does not require a lawyers input. Robert Cree stated he didn't think the fact that Connie Wilcox had stated that we did not want to incur any legal fees was to that extent. It was more that James was talking about speaking with the attorney and trying to get more information from him and more of the attorney's time. Kathy Miller stated she personally felt we should have passed it. Regardless she doesn't think it is going to take away from the power that we are going to have over this. The more she reads, the more she realizes that people with a lot more 2 05 knowledge than any of us on the Board are really asking an awful lot of questions about this. I think in the end our committee will be able to do some things once we meet and we get things going. I wished it had passed but the bottom line is I don't think this means we are done. I think we have a strong committee and people on the committee are very knowledgeable. I dori t see that this is going to be a detriment to Lansing at this point. Stephanie Levy asked when the committee makes a recommendation to the town, as they just did, is the town prepared to actually look at what the committee has brought forward and possibly take action. Connie Wilcox stated that I don't think that we would have formed a committee if we were not going to take a look at what they were going to do. Her opinion is that one town, the Town of Lansing, not passing a resolution isn't going to make or break the whole thing. There are so many people at the State and Federal level looking at this that certainly have a great more knowledge than we do. Stephanie Levy agreed with Connie Wilcox on her last statement. She stated that the beautiful thing is she is also represented by TCCOG living in Tompkins County. The disappointment she is feeling with elected officials is that they are saying, well gee, someone else is taking care of it so we don't even have to take action. She stated she just wanted to hear what the Board's thinking was on that. Supervisor Pinney thanked Stephanie Levy. Dan Konowalow -199 Algerine Road: Unfortunately they came in late but he stated evidently there was concern expressed about how the Town is reacting to the gas drilling? The Town Board replied yes. Dan Konowalow stated it was inevitable and it is going to take some time before the State even makes up its mind. It wouldn't hurt for us to get ourselves geared up and ready. Supervisor Pinney stated that they have really good and knowledgeable people on the committee, a lot more than he. Connie Wilcox stated that she is confident that Kathy Miller is reading and learning all the time about this. With her and James Mason on the committee the Town Board will have a lot more information. Her fear is to move forward to rapidly and then they end up making mistakes. Dan Knonwalow asked if it was possible for the town to exact a separate issue tax on the gas that is withdrawn. Lansing will probably be last as we are not in the prime area. Connie Wilcox stated that we are not really part of the target area for the Marcellus Shale drilling. She was talking to some of the people at Cooperative Extension and they have done an extensive study along with many maps and information and they suggested that people really need to step back and take a look at what is actually going on. Some of it is pure hype and some of it is not but you have to filter things out and take a look at what is what. They are willing to come up and talk to the Town Board. It is a very important issue but it is not the only issue that the town has. There are a lot of other issues too. we Kathy Miller stated that one of the best things that she has read so far is the EPA suggestion to New York State. She believes that this will definitely put off drilling all over. Possibly the people could start rallying around what the EPA has said and basically say, if the EPA doesn't like this than why should we. She believes that this is one of the most positive things that has happened so far. Connie Wilcox stated she has started a file on the Marcellus Shale Drilling that includes all of the articles. Dan Konowalow would like to personally thank the two retired councilmen. They worked very hard and it is a tough job and their services were appreciated. I'm looking forward to many years from now to congratulate people here too. Marcy Rosenkrantz -199 Algerine Road: Informed the Board that the month of February is Nationally known by the American Library Association as Library Lovers Month. It is her intention to submit to the Town Board a Resolution to pass declaring Library Lovers Month for the Town of Lansing. In difficult economic times libraries are a lifeline for a great many people. Especially now even in Lansing and in general it can be a real boom to people. 2010 TOWN ORGANIZATION RESOLUTIO The following Town Board Resolutions were provided beforehand to all Town Board members. The Board reviewed and discussed questions that were raised. 10 -01 RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized and directed to have all Town financial records and Justice Court records and dockets audited in accord with law; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor make a report there of to the Town Board, file his findings and reports with the Town Clerk, and file an official certified report in accord with law, all as referenced or required by or under General Municipal Law § 30 and Town Law §§ 29 and 123; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and permitted, in lieu of preparing his financial report under Town Law Section 29(10), to submit to the Town Clerk, by March 1, 2010, a copy of the report to the State Comptroller required by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law. 10 -02 RESOLVED, that the bonds of Public Officials be approved as to the amounts and company: to wit, Peerless Insurance Company and $20,000.00 for employees, $20,000.00 for Deputy Superintendent $850,000.00 for the Town Tax Collector. 10 -03 RESOLVED, that the Supervisor appoint the Fire Chief and Company Captains of the Town as Fire Wardens. 10 -04 RESOLVED, that the Attorney for the Town is Guy K. Krogh, and that he and his firm be consulted on an as needed basis; and it is further RESOLVED, that Harris Beach LLP be approved as Bond Counsel for the Town, and that they be consulted on an as needed basis. 10 -05 RESOLVED, that the Tompkins Trust Company, HSBC, Fleet Bank, M & T Bank, Troy Commercial Bank, Chase Bank, and Tioga State Bank be designated as the depositories for the Town of Lansing. CA! 10 -06 RESOLVED, that Supervisor, A. Scott Pinney, and Deputy Supervisor, Connie Wilcox are authorized to sign checks drawn on all accounts except the Justice Accounts, Town Clerk's, Town Tax Collector's and the Cherry Road Sewer account and that the Town Clerk, Bonita Boles be authorized to sign checks on the Town Clerk's checking account and the Tax Collector's checking account and Bonita Boles and A. Scott Pinney be authorized to sign checks on the Cherry Road Sewer and that Town Justices, John C. Howell and W. David Banfield be authorized to sign checks on the Town Justice Accounts at the Tompkins Trust Company; and it is further RESOLVED, that Supervisor, A. Scott Pinney, Deputy Supervisor, Connie Wilcox and Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman and Principal Account Clerk, Charmagne Rumgay, be authorized to make transfers on all Town accounts and wire transfers that are necessary throughout the year except the Town Clerk's checking account, and the Tax Collector's checking account at the Tompkins Trust Company; and it is further RESOLVED, that Supervisor, A. Scott Pinney, Deputy Supervisor, Connie Wilcox and Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman, and Principal Account Clerk, Charmagne Rumgay are hereby authorized to use the services provided by the Tompkins Trust Company entitled "Anytime Access and Internet Banking" on all Town Account's except the Town Clerk's checking account and Tax Collector's checking account and Town Justice Accounts; and it is further RESOLVED, that Bonita Boles and Debbie Crandall are authorized to make inquiries on the Lansing Water District accounts and Lynnette Smith and Penny Grant are authorized to make inquiries on the Town Justice accounts. 10 -07 RESOLVED, that the Robert's Rules of Order are followed, however, when a Special Roll Call vote is requested, voting be in alphabetical order with the Supervisor voting last. 10 -08 RESOLVED, that the Regular Board Meetings of the Town of Lansing Board be held at 6:00 PM on the third Wednesday of each month at the Town Hall at 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York 14882, with additional Special Meetings to be held as needed. 10 -09 RESOLVED, that the Town Officers, Authorized Personnel, and Highway Superintendent are hereby allowed the allowable rate by the IRS for the use of their private personal automobiles in the performance of their official duties. 10 -10 RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to purchase equipment, tools and implements not to exceed the amount of $2,500.00 without prior notice or approval. 1041 RESOLVED, that the vouchers for claims for General Fund and Highway Fund be presented and audited in accordance with the Town Law Article 8, and any related provisions, rules or regulations of the State Comptroller. Said presentation and audit to take place by the Town Board at the beginning of each Regular meeting. 5 Y07 1042 RESOLVED, that the Town Board is authorized to attend the Association of Towns meeting in New York City on February 14111- 171h, 2010 and that necessary expenses be a Town charge. 1043 WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing will be attending the New York State Association of Towns conference and training session in New York City in February and the Annual Meeting scheduled for February 14th -17th, 2010; and WHEREAS, the Town needs to designate voting and alternate delegates to vote for and on behalf of the Town of Lansing for any matter that comes to vote before the Association of Towns; therefore it is hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby appoints A. Scott Pinney as its voting delegate, and Connie Wilcox as its alternate voting delegate. 1044 RESOLVED, that A. Scott Pinney be named Budget Officer and that Sharon Bowman be named Co- Budget Officer for the year 2010 to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board, 10 -15 RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for Town Officers as compiled in the General Town Budget for the 2010 be as follows: Supervisor A. Scott Pinney Councilperson Marty Christopher Councilperson Robert Cree Councilperson Kathy Miller Councilperson/ Deputy Supervisor: Connie Wilcox Highway Superintendent Jack French, Jr. Town Justice John Howell Town Justice W. David Banfield Town Clerk Bonita Boles and it is further $30,006.00 $ 9,645.00 $ 9,645.00 $ 9,645.00 $12,860.00 $61,911.00 $16,477.00 $16,477.00 $39,259.00 RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to pay the above salaries. 1046 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, 1047 RESOLVED, that Supervisor A. Scott Pinney, Co- Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman and Deputy Supervisor Connie Wilcox, are authorized to purchase Certificates of Deposit and Repurchase Agreements with Town money at their discretion. 10 -18 RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk are authorized to issue Handicapped Parking Permits. 1049 RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Journal be designated as the official newspaper for the Town of Lansing. 10 -20 RESOLVED, that the following appointments made by the Supervisor be accepted: LIAISON OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2010 Dan Konowalow - -- Liaison Officer to TCAT - Tompkins County Transportation Connie Wilcox - -- Liaison Officer to the Lansing Fire Department A. Scott Pinney - -- Liaison Officer to the Highway Department Marty Christopher - -- Liaison Officer to the Lansing Park Marty Christopher - -- Liaison Officer to the Recreation Department Connie Wilcox - -- Liaison Officer to LOAP, Senior Citizens and Woodsedge Robert Cree - -- Liaison Officer to the Planning Board Marty Christopher - -- Liaison Officer to the Arts Council Kathy Miller - -- Liaison Officer to the Zoning Board of Appeals A. Scott Pinney & Connie Wilcox - -- Liaison Officers to Bolton Point Marty Christopher & Stephen Farkas - -- Liaison Officers to the Office of Children & Family Services Advisory Board A. Scott Pinney - -- Liaison Officer to the Local Government Leaders Round Table Discussion Group including Cornell Connie Wilcox - -- Liaison Officer to the Lansing Housing Authority Kathy Miller - -- Liaison Officer to the Cayuga Lake Watershed Management Plans Intermunicipal Organization Robert Cree - -- Liaison Officer to the Cayuga Medical Center Michael Koplinka -Loehr - Liaison Officer to TCCOG Marty Christopher - Alternate Liaison Officer to TCCOG Steve Colt - Liaison Representative on the Tompkins County Youth Board 10 -21 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby appoint Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little, Mickelson & Company LLP as the Town Accountant(s) for the year 2010, with the Town to obtain services upon and as needed and upon request basis. 10 -22 RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer for the Town be David A Herrick:, P.E., of T.G. Miller, PC, and he and his firm be consulted on an as needed basis. 10 -23 RESOLVED, that A. Scott Pinney be the officer and member of the Association of Towns of the State of New York and Connie Wilcox to be the alternate. 10 -24 RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN COOPERATIVE PURCHASING OF HIGHWAY SERVICES WITH TOMPKINS COUNTY WHEREAS, the Office of the State Comptroller has ruled that counties may no longer extend their bids for public work (services) to political subdivisions, and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Section 119 -0 provides that municipalities may enter into cooperative purchasing agreements to jointly bid needed services, and 7 10 WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Article 5 -G, Section 119 -0 states that "any agreement entered into hereunder shall be approved by each participating Municipal Corporation or district by a majority vote of its governing body" NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing is hereby authorized to participate in the County bid for purchasing highway materials and services as required for the operation of the Town Highway Department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town reserves the right to participate in the State bid if the State bid is lower. 10 -25 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby approve the following Town Clerk's 2009 Annual Report, Water Collection Report, and Receiver of Taxes Report, as set forth below. TOWN CLERK'S 2009 ANNUAL REPORT RECEIPTS Marriage Transcripts $ 100.00 Marriage Licenses $ 11680.00 Decals $ 49,252.00 Games of Chance Licenses $ 25.00 Bingo Licenses $ 637.50 Bingo Proceeds $ 452.77 Dog Licenses $18,275.00 Junk Yard Licenses $ 100.00 Mobile Home Permits $ 550.00 Photocopies $ 32.73 Faxes - Outgoing $ 20.00 Bad Check Fees $ 65.00 Dog Tickets Issued - 99 Handicapped Parking Permits Issued /Renewed -119 TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 71,190.00 DISBURSEMENTS Paid to Supervisor for General Fund Paid to NYS DEC for DECALS Paid to County Treasurer for Dog Licenses Paid to Ag & Markets for Dog Licenses Paid to NYS Health Dept. for Marriage Licenses Paid to Comptroller for Games of Chance Licenses Paid to Comptroller for Bingo Licenses TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 18,776.34 $ 48,039.72 $ 2,344.44 $ 687.00 $ 945.00 $ 15.00 $ 382.50 $ 71,190.00 2009 TOWN OF LANSING WATER COLLECTION Commercial and Residential Month Water Pena4 Total January $ 11064.80 86.68 11151.48 February 84,609.59 718.97 85,328.56 March 12,212.09 11075.89 13,287.98 April 11027.96 69.39 1,097.35 May 82,881.36 596.17 83,477.53 June 8,400.66 450.03 8,850.69 July 1,625.05 76.55 11701.60 August 99,755.34 801.50 100,556.84 (Cherry Rd Sewer) 71,903.74 0 71,903.74 September 61309.93 321.73 6,631.66 (Cherry Rd Sewer) 863.10 31.72 894.82 October 61005.43 635.84 6,641.27 (Cherry Rd Sewer) 2,116.05 214.42 21330.47 November 96,529.87 308.91 96,838.78 (Cherry Rd Sewer) 0 81.51 81.51 December 81934.09 323.72 91257.81 Water Totals $ 409,356.17 $ 51465.38 $414,821.55 Sewer Totals $ 74,882.89 $ 327.65 $ 75,210.54 GRAND TOTALS $ 484,239,06 $ 51793.03 $ 490,032.09 Amount Re- levied on 2010 Town & County Tax Bills $11,140.78 (Fee charged to re -levy $1,012.80 & $988.05 penalty included = $2,000.85) Grand Total Penalties $7,793.88 TOWN OF LANSING TAX WARRANT FOR THE YEAR 2009 Warrant ------------------------- --- ...... $12,310,925.34 First Installments -- Service Charges - - -- Full Payments - - - - -- Penalties ------ - - - - -- Second Notice Fees TOTAL COLLECTIONS Total Outstanding Total # of Bills Total # of Unpaids 539,304.98 26,965.26 10,782,937.11 3,509.61 98.00 $ 11,325,849.70 $ 988,683.25 4,457 170 10 -26 RESOLVED, that the following year 2010 - Agreement to Spend Highway Funds be approved. 10 -27 RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk's Office be the official depositories for all Town Accounts. After reviewing the above resolutions, the Supervisor asked for an adoption of the Organizational Resolutions 1 -27. ADOPTION OF ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS 1- 27: 10 -28 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing adopts the 2010 Organizational Resolutions 1 - 27 as presented: 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 E 11 12 APPROVE MINUTES: A copy of the minutes of December 16, 2009 having been furnished beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make corrections or to accept the same as submitted: 10 -29 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher and seconded by Mr. Pinney: RESOLVED, that the minutes of December 16, 2009 are hereby accepted as submitted. Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Abstained) Robert Cree, Councilperson Vote of Town Board. (Abstained) Kathy Miller, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor APPROVE END OF YEAR AUDIT: 10 -30 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Christopher: RESOLVED, that the bookkeeper is hereby authorized and directed to pay the following end of year bills. CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 013 DATED 12/31/09 AUDITED VOUCHER #'s 1237-1302 PREPAY VOUCHER #'s 1237-1239 AUDITED TA VOUCHER #'s PREPAY TA VOUCHER #'s FUND GENERAL FUND HIGHWAY FUND LANSING LIGHTING LANSING WATER DISTRICTS CHERRY ROAD SEWER TRUST & AGENCY CWD EXTENSION #1 CWD EXTENSION #2 Vote of Town Board. , , (Aye) Vote of Town Board.. . (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) 106 -106 106-109 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS $ 21,362.04 $ 41,294.34 $ 1,337.32 $ 332.71 1 11, $ 4,378.90 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Marty Christopher, Councilperson Robert Cree, Councilperson Kathy Miller, Councilperson Connie Wilcox, Councilperson A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor 10 ill BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE CHANGES: RESOLUTION 10 -31 BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE CHANGES At a Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held in and for the Town of Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on 6th day of January, 2010, the following members being present: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; Robert Cree, Councilperson; Kathy Miller, Councilperson; and Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; and the following members being absent: none; and the following motion for a Resolution was duly made by motion of Martin Christopher, and was duly seconded by Connie Wilcox; and the vote was as follows: Martin Christopher - Aye; Robert Cree - Aye; Kathy Miller -Aye; Connie Wilcox - Aye -; A. Scott Pinney - Aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted: WHEREAS, Engineering and Planning Coordinator, Jeffrey Overstrom. proposed changes in the Building Permit Fee Schedule to the Board on November 18, 2009 and, WHEREAS, the Town Board agreed with Mr. Overstrom's proposed changes, therefore it is hereby RESOLVED, that upon Mr. Overstrom's recommendation, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby approve the following changes: 1. Include finished basements in square footage of building` permit: The new building permit will include the square footage of finished basements. 2. Sheds / Storage Buildings: The fee for sheds between 100 and 200 square feet will be at $30.00. Storage sheds and pre -fab structures greater than 200 square feet will be .15 cents per square foot with a minimum fee of $ 75.00. 3. Fireplaces and Wood Stoves: Fireplaces and woodstoves will be added to the fee schedule. The fee will be $25.00 for the installation of a fireplace, wood stove or any solid fuel device. This ensures that the device is properly installed to manufacturer's specifications and required set backs from walls and combustibles are met. ACCEPT APPOINT OF HONORABLE GLENN GALBREATH: RESOLUTION 10 -32 APPOINTMENT OF HONORABLE GLENN GALBREATH At a Special Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing held in and for the Town of Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on 6th day of January, 2010, the following members being present: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor; Martin Christopher, Councilperson; Robert Cree, E Councilperson; Kathy Miller, Councilperson; and Connie Wilcox, Councilperson; and the following members being absent: none; and the following motion for a Resolution was duly made by motion of Connie Wilcox, and was duly seconded by Martin Christopher; and the vote was as follows: Martin Christopher - Aye; Robert Cree - Aye; Kathy Miller - Aye; Connie Wilcox - Aye -; A. Scott Pinney - Aye; and the following Resolution therefore passed 5 -0, and was duly adopted: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing had requested a temporary assignment of a Justice due to the resignation of Honorable William F. Burin effective December 31, 2009, and WHEREAS, Honorable Robert C. Mulvey has granted said assignment to Honorable Glenn Galbreath effective January 1, 2010 and continuing temporarily through May 1, 2010, unless terminated prior to that date, therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby accept the assignment of Honorable Glenn Galbreath as temporary Town Justice through May 1, 2010, unless terminated before said date. OTHER BUSINESS: TOWN HISTORIAN - LOUISE BEMENT. Louise Bement 49 Myers Road Lansing, NY 14882 December 29, 2009 This is my Lansing Historian Report for the year 2009 2009 was a very busy year for me. In addition to editing the Lansing Historical Association's newsletter, keeping the membership data base up to date, and presiding over our five board meetings, I did the normal things every Town Historian does, and then some. On January 5t" I began work on the Municipal Historians' project by finding pictures in the archives that would be suitable for the book we were working on. Then these pictures had to be copied and presented at the Municipal Historian meeting at the end of the month. This type of a project requires presenting more pictures than were chosen, and then looking for and copying more pictures. We historians worked on this book until June, writing captions and getting the chosen pictures scanned. 20 of my Lansing pictures were put in the book so I had 20 captions to write. Captions are rather difficult to write. The Municipal Historians meet just about every month on a Saturday for about two hours. In January I did research on Evelyn Field for a man via e -mail. This came in handy when another couple from Nevada dropped in on me in August and wanted even more Field family research. The railroad crossing by Bill Burin s place took some of my time again this year. I met with a lawyer for the railroad and also with David Heck and Noel Desh. In February I helped a person at the Lansing Girl's School with history of their building. I also began making copies of the history of the Lansing Park at Myers to 12 give to interested people in preparation of the 50th anniversary celebration of the park. March was busy with the Municipal Historian project. In April I met with Barbara Meal Denhoff and Mark Meal about their family history. I gave a talk about Rogue's Harbor to the Ithaca City Club. Because the speaker was ill and could not give her program at the Lansing Historical Spring Program I gave a slide show which was enjoyed by all. 15 In May I met with a lady at the one -room schoolhouse to help her with a program she was doing for the Pegasus Television on Channel 13. I also worked on the Marshall Sperry family line. I met with a girl from Park- a -Tecks to discuss the plans for the new playground at Myers Park. The month ended with the Lansing Youth Fishing Derby at the park where I was available for information on the park and Salt Point and Portland Point and the lake in general. In June I met with Tom Sill about the Fire Department history. And I met with Barbara Denhoff and Mark Meal to receive a vintage wedding dress from the Swazey family. On July 411, 1 spent most of the day at the History Tent sharing Lansing history with all who stopped by. That month is also when the new owner of the Crossroads Bar and Grill began meeting with me to choose pictures to be placed on the walls of the restaurant. They look very nice and it is good to share our historical pictures. When the Farmers' Market opened I held an open house at the one -room schoolhouse which was well attended. I met with Tom Marchell about pictures of the International Salt Company to be put in the memoirs that he is writing. In August I held another open house at the schoolhouse during the Farmers' Market. I met with David Heck and also Harris Dates about the history of Myers Park. The Harbor fest was August 151h and I ran a history tour of Salt Point. I would like to see if an Eagle Scout candidate would like to make a kiosk to hold pictures of the old salt plant to be placed on the point. In September I met with Dan Veaner about Rogue's Harbor. I met with the new librarian about the history of our schools. I mailed Keebler family history to Bill Fitts in Utica. I gave a program about the salt industry at the Ithaca City Club. (Each time I presented there I got a bottle of really good maple syrup!) I spent two hours with a reporter from the Lansing Ledger. I met with Donna Scott for information on barns for the project that the library will be doing next summer. In October I met with the Lansing Ledger reporter again. I worked on the Hauser family history for Mary West. On the 13th and 14th I met with the Kindergarten classes at the one -room schoolhouse. Three classes the first day and two classes the next. It was crowded! On the 31St I joined the Municipal Historians for a book signing at the History Center in Tompkins County. In November a lady came to find out history of her house. I again met with Donna Scott - this time about pictures of our district schools for a display at the library. Donna does such a good job with picture displays at the library. On the 17th I gave a talk on the history of our schools at the library's annual meeting. December brought a book signing at Barnes and Nobles. I met with the Crossroads Bar people for a final wrap -up of historic pictures and information. I met with Margaret Shelby about historic pictures of International Salt. I worked on the Hoskins family file. And last of all I mailed pictures and information about our one -room schoolhouse to the Finger Lakes Magazine. I hope to see them in the spring issue of this beautiful magazine. 13 As always, my favorite part of being Lansing's Town Historian is being a good will ambassador for our wonderful town. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OFFICERS: The Town Board recognized the following 2010 Planning Board Officers and Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals: 2010 Town Planning Board Officers: Lin Davidson, Chair Tom Ellis, Vice -Chair Tom Ellis, Secretary David Hatfield, Treasurer 2010 Zoning Board of Appeals: Gregg Travis - Chair PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT: 2010 PAVILION INFORMATION PAVILION SIZE CAPACITY FEE A 40'x30' 150 $45.00 B 50'x30' 200 $65.00 C 40'x34' 150 $45.00 D 48'x36' 200 $65.00 E 36'x28' 100 $45.00 F 36'x28' 100 $45.00 G 36'x28' 100 $45.00 Ballfield 150 $45.00 2010 PARK and MARINA FEE SCHEDULE RESIDENTS NON - RESIDENTS PARK ADMISSION (per car) $FREE $ 3.00 LAUNCHING - per launch $ 3.00 $ 5.00 - season permit $ 30.00 $ 50.00 - Sr. Citizen season permit $ 20.00 $ 40.00 DRY DOCK - seasonal $200.00 $300.00 - daily (when available) $ 3.00 $ 5.00 CAMPING (per night) $ 20.00 $ 20.00 (Senior Citizen age to 62 - there is NO senior citizen discount for admission, dry dock or camping) Extra Season Launch Sticker - Customers with multiple boats may purchase an extra season launch sticker for an additional $5.00. Registration for the additional boat must be shown at the time of purchase along with the additional trailer license plate number. lis 2010 MYERS PARK MARINA BOAT SLIP FEE SCHEDULE RESIDENT NON - RESIDENT BOAT If pd in installments If pd in installments LENGTH If paid in full by 15t payment = Feb. 5, 2010 If pd in full by 151 payment = Feb. 5, 2010 PER/FT Feb 5 2010 2nd payment = March 26 2010 Feb 5 2010 2nd payment = March 26, 2010 Min. 19' $475000 1st = $237.50 $608.00 1st = $304.00 2nd= $247.50 2nd= $314.00 20' $500.00 1st = $250.00 $640.00 1st = $320.0() 2nd= $260.00 Ind = $330.00 1 $525.00 1st = $262.50 $672.00 1st = $336.00 2nd = $272.50 Ind = $346.00 22' $550.00 1s'= $275.00 $704.00 1st = $352.00 2nd= $285.00 Ind = $362.00 23' $575.00 1st = $287.50 $736.00 1st = $368.00 2nd = $297 50 Ind $378 00 24' $600.00 1st = $300.00 $768.00 111 = $384.00 2nd= $310.00 Ind = $394.00 25' $625.00 1st = $312.50 $800.00 11t = $400.00 2nd = $322 50 Ind $410 00 26' $650.00 1st = $325.00 $832.00 1st = $416.00 2nd Ind = $426.00 27' $675.00 1st = $337.50 $864.00 1st = $432.00 Ind = $347.50 2nd= $442.00 28' $700.00 1st = $350.00 $896.00 1st = $448.00 2nd= $360.00 Ind = $458.00 29' $725.00 1st = $362.50 $928.00 1s'= $464.00 2nd =$372.50 Ind = $474.00 30' $750.00 1st = $375.00 $960.00 1st = $480.00 2ni1= $385.00 Ind = $490.00 BOAT SLIPS WITH ELECTRIC ADD $150.00 .0nn nn BOARD MEMBER REPORTS• Mar Christopher: Finger Lakes Residential Center: The Residential Center which was formerly Gossett Center, now Finger Lakes Residential Center will have an official name changing ceremony on January 13, 2010. Dan Veaner asked Marty Christopher if he knew why that happened. Marty stated that Mr. Gossett's Attorney contacted the State of New York and it has something to do with the bad press in the past year and he didn't want his name associated with the center anymore. 15 im e in Scheduling of Tan Febru Prior to the meeting Marty Christopher wanted it noted in the minutes that the January and February Town Board meetings will not be held on the third Wednesdays of the month. They will both be rescheduled to the fourth Wednesdays of the month, January 27th and February 24th, 2010. Robert Cree• Nothing to report at this time. Kathy Miller: There will be an Open Committee. It will be vision and strategies. p.m. in the Town Hall Connie Wilcox: House for the Public Meeting for the Town Center an Open House to review and discuss the Town Center The meeting will be on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 7: 00 Boardroom. The Architects will be doing the presentation. Nothing to report at this time: A. Scott Pinney: Needs to go into Executive Session, EXECUTIVE SESSION: 10 -33 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mrs. Miller: RESOLVED, that the Special Meeting is adjourned to go into Executive Session at 6:40 p.m. to discuss the 1.5 million dollar contract with Watch Tower to run the sewer to their land. They are still under contract and they would like to get out of that contract. The Town tabled sewer back in 2007. 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: 10 -34 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mr. Christopher: RESOLVED, that the Executive Session is hereby terminated and the Special Meeting reconvened at 6:44 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, Councilper4son Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor 16 ADTOURN MEETING: 10 -35 RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox: RESOLVED, that the Special meeting is hereby adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 6:45 p.m. Vote of Town Board . Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. Vote of Town Board. . (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson. .(Aye) Robert Cree, Councilperson .(Aye) Kathy Miller, Councilperson .(Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson . (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk. 17 ,19