Press Alt + R to read the document text or Alt + P to download or print.
This document contains no pages.
HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-07-21131
1.
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
Date: July 21 2010 Time: 6.00 PM Place: Lansing Town Hall Board Room
AGENDA
Call Meeting to Order
2, Roll Call
3.
E!
5
6.
7
9.
Pus
Pledge of Allegiance
Time Warner Cable Franchise Fee
Privilege of the Floor: Please go to the podium and state your name and address.
Public Hearing - 6:05 p.m. - Annual Storm Water Report
Early Retirement Incentive
Approval of Drainage District for Farm Pond Circle Subdivision
NYMIR Reciprocal Agreement
Union Negotiations Timetable
11. Planning and Engineering Department Report
(Fireworks Permitting)
12. Highway Superintendent's Report
13. Parks and Recreation Department Report
14. Approve Minutes of June 16, 2010
15. Approve Audit and Budget Modifications
16. Board Member Reports
17, Town Counsel Report
18. Executive Session if Needed
19, Adjourn Meeting
* * * If you presented something to the Board tonight that you asked to be a part of the
minutes, please email it to the Clerk by 10:00 a.m. tomorrow at townclrk @twcny.rr.com
132
July 21, 2010
The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at 6:00 p.m. at the Lansing
Town Hall Boardroom with Supervisor Pinney presiding.
Call.
The Deputy Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the Clerk take the Roll
A. Scott Pinney
Marty Christopher
Robert Cree
Kathy Miller
Connie Wilcox
Bonny Boles
Debbie Crandall
Guy Krogh
ROLL CALL
Supervisor
Councilperson
Councilperson
Councilperson
Councilperson
Town Clerk
Deputy Town Clerk
Town Attorney
Present (6:30 p.m.)
Present
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Present
VISITORS: Jack French, Jeff Overstrom, Steve Colt, Dan Veaner, Vivian
Smith, Pat Pryor, Mike Moseley, Claes Nyberg, Kelly Kheel, Dave and Joyce Heck,
Scott Purcell, Charles and Sheila Nedrow, Jack Jensen, James Cosgrove, John O'Neill,
and Ted and Martha Laux.
The Deputy Supervisor led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Privilege of the Floor:
Pat Pryor, Town of Lansing, Tompkins County Representative:
Hours for County Legislators.
Ms. Pryor wanted to clarify the article in the Ithaca Journal on July, 19th on hours
reported for County Legislators. In the article it stated that there were four legislators
who did not keep logs and she wanted the Board to know why as it was not mentioned in
the article. When you retire from a previous career and you no longer belong to the
retirement system you are not required to log your hours. If they would have logged their
hours they would have had as many as the other legislators who did.
Award Contracts for Public Safety Dispatch/Data System:
The Legislature awarded contracts to implement a new integrated public safety
voice and data system. Computer dispatching will be faster than it ever was before. The
mobile data system will provide officer's on the road the ability to access information
from their vehicles. Ms. Pryor left a brochure from Spillman Technologies, Inc., the
awarded contractor for the public to view at the Town Clerk's Office.
Grant to Support Planning Assistance Related to Gas Drilling:
The County accepted a $50,000 grant from Park Foundation to partially support a
one -year planner position to provide technical assistance to municipalities aimed at
reducing impacts of natural gas drilling. The position will provide direct assistance to
local governments in implementing practices to address the impacts to our roads and
water supply.
The planner will provide the information to the municipalities and they can
choose to enact it into their own Local Law. The idea was to provide this information so
each municipality doesn't have to repeat all the work and it can be done in a cost
effective way. It won't cost the municipalities anything, but they will have the benefit
from the information.
1
133
134
Mrs. Miller asked if there was another amount of money that was associated with
this.
Ms. Pryor stated that the grant from the Park Foundation was for $50,000.00 for
the salary. There was a restriction on the grant that did not allow it to be spent on fringe
benefits. The County will have to pay for the fringe benefits. They will be paid from roll
over funds out of the 2010 budget.
Dave Heck, 16 Ladoga Park:
Mr. Heck commented on the gravel that the Highway Department put on the
shoulders of Myers Rd hill. He stated that in the old days he used to patch the holes in
the road with gravel and add oil to it and it would end up almost like blacktop or asphalt.
His thoughts were to do this and it might prevent it from washing away after a storm as it
did after this afternoon's storm.
Mr. French stated that they have previously used stone and oil and it still washes
out.
Mr. Heck reported that after the first storm he toured Myers Road, Salmon Creek
and Salt Point and it looked good.
Mr. Heck commented on how the kids at Myers Day Camp were bused up to the
High School when a storm hits.
Mr. Colt stated that is a prearranged safety plan that is filed with the Health
Department,
Mr. Heck also commented on how nice the log cabin is looking.
Open Public Hearing on the Annual Storm Water Report.
RESOLUTION 10 =99
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher and seconded by Mr. Cree:
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing on the Annual Storm Water Report is
hereby opened at 6:18 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, Deputy Supervisor
Jeff Overstrom stated that he had completed this years annual Storm Water
Report. He informed the Board that he is working on the Storm Water Management Plan
that the Town needs to put in place. Later in the meeting he will be asking the Town to
schedule a Public Hearing. He is working with the coalition which includes almost every
Town in the County. He has also been working with Highway Superintendent, Jack
French on operation and maintenance of the three existing drainage districts in the Town,
There is a Stormwater Training Tool Box supplied by Tompkins County Soil and
Water District that is available in the Code Enforcement Office. This assists contractors,
private individuals and land developers.
In May the Town of Lansing was audited by NYSDEC for its townwide program.
There were questions and concerns he addressed which included the Highway
Department and their operations. Overall he received a positive response from the
NYSDEC but there are some things that need to be worked on.
Dave Heck stated that he has spoken to Mr. Overstrom about the drainage that
comes down Myers Road. The sluice pipe under the road on the north side after the
2
storm today overflowed and there is gravel in the road across from Cobanes. The grate
needs cleaning out.
135
Mr. French and Mr. Purcell stated that this was reconfigured by the County about
10 to 12 years ago and used to be a gravel bank. The Town has taken it over since then.
Mr. Heck's concern is that all the water that comes down the hill ends up in the
swamp at Ladoga Park.
Mr. Overstrom stated that it is a natural drainage area.
Mr. French stated that it probably is where the County intended it to end up. Mr.
French stated that they will look at it.
Close Public Hearing on the Annual Stormwater Report:
RESOLUTION 10 -100
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Christopher
RESOLVED, that all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public
Hearing on the Annual Storm Water Report is hereby closed at 6:25 p.m.
Vote of
Town Board ...
(Aye)
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote of
Town Board ...
(Aye)
Robert Cree, Councilperson
Vote of
Town Board ...
(Aye)
Kathy Miller, Councilperson
Vote of
Town Board ...
(Aye)
Connie Wilcox, Deputy Supervisor
Resolution Accepting the Annual Stormwater Report:
RESOLUTION 10 -101
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2010 ANNUAL STORMWATER 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 21st day of July, 2010, the following
members were present and voting throughout:
Martin Christopher, Councilperson;
Robert Cree, Councilperson;
Kathy Miller, Councilperson; and
Connie Wilcox, Deputy Supervisor
The following Town Board members were absent: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town's Annual Stormwater 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, a Public Hearing was held at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road,
Lansing, New York, being in the Town of Lansing, on the 21 st day of July, 2010, at 6:05
o'clock P.M., to consider the Annual Stormwater Report, and all persons interested in the
subject thereof were duly heard, and a summary and review thereof was duly had; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has hereby
3
136
RESOLVED, that the 2010 Annual Stormwater Report be and hereby is approved, and
once placed into its final form for submission to NYSDEC by the Town's Planning
Department, said report may be signed and certified by the Town Supervisor or Deputy
Town Supervisor, by, for, on behalf of and in the name of the Town of Lansing, and the
same shall be thereafter duly filed with the NYSDEC.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Mr.
Christopher, 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, Deputy Supervisor
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted.
Early Retirement Incentive:
RESOLUTION 10402
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING
PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED
LOCAL LAW NUMBER 1 OF 2010: ELECTING RETIREMENT
INCENTIVE PROGRAM PART A, AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 105, LAWS
OF 20109 FOR THE ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF LANSING
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, held in and for the
Town of Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on 21St day of July, 2010, the following
members were present and voting throughout:
Martin Christopher, Councilperson;
Robert Cree, Councilperson;
Kathy Miller, Councilperson; and
Connie Wilcox, Deputy Supervisor
The following Town Board members were absent: A. Scott Pinney
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to offer and provide all of its eligible employees
with a retirement incentive program authorized by Chapter 105 of the New York State
Laws of 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Commencement Date of the Retirement Incentive Program shall be
from October 4, 2010, and the open period for the making of an eligibility election by an
employee in an eligible position as designated in and by such Local Law shall be 90 days,
thus expiring upon December 31, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the actuarial present value of the additional retirement benefits payable
pursuant to the provisions of said Chapter 105 of the Laws of 2010 shall be paid as one
lump sum, or in five annual installments, at the election of the Town Board. The amount
of the annual payment shall be determined by the Actuary of the New York State for the
Local Employee's Retirement System, and it shall be paid by the Town of Lansing for
each employee who receives the retirement benefits payable under the proposed Local
Law; and
WHEREAS, this action is classified as a Type II SEQRA Action pursuant to 6 NYCRR
Parts 617.5 (c) (20) and 617.5 (c) (27), and therefore no environmental review is
necessary or required; and
S
137
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, in
its capacity as governing body 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 181h day of August at
6:05 p.m. to consider the aforesaid Local Law, and to hear all persons interested in the
subject thereof, and concerning the same, 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 Notice of Public Hearing to be
published in the official newspaper of the Town of Lansing, and also to post a copy
hereof on the Town signboard maintained by the Town Clerk, in accord with law,
including, specifically, the requirements of Municipal Home Rule Law § 20 (5).
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Mr.
Christopher, duly seconded by Mr. Cree, and put to a roll call vote with the following
results:
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Robert Cree, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Kathy Miller, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Deputy Supervisor
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted.
Schedule PUBLIC HEARING for SEQRA review of proposed Drainage District #5:
Guy Krogh explained the Drainage District for the Farm Pond Circle Subdivision. He stated
that a map, plan and report was received showing the Drainage District that will handle the
stormwater for this subdivision. After further review the following resolutions were hereby
approved.
RESOLUTION 10 =103
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING HEARING FOR SEQRA REVIEW OF
PROPOSED DRAINAGE DISTRICT #5 AND MAKING CERTAIN
SEQRA DETERMINATIONS AS TO SEQRA CLASSIFICATION AND
THE DESIGNATION OF LEAD AND OTHER AGENCIES
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, held in and for the
Town of Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on 21st day of July, 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, NYS law and the Town's Stormwater Local Law require the Town to plan
for the future maintenance of drainage, sediment control, and stormwater facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing received a request for the approval
of permanent infrastructure for stormwater facilities located in the proposed Farm Pond
Circle Subdivision, as depicted upon an approved preliminary subdivision plat therefore
and in the SWPPP for such subdivision, all pursuant to the Town's Stormwater Local
Law; and
E
138
WHEREAS, the Developer has requested the creation of a Drainage District, and the
Town Board has issued a Public Interest Order relative to formation of the said Drainage
District #5 and desires to conduct a SEQRA review to examine the environmental
impacts of such proposed Drainage District, and to review the proposal in light of the
Town's Land Use Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan, and accordingly, the Town Board
of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that
1. This action is classified as an Unlisted Action pursuant to 6
NYCRR Part 617.2(ak);
2, The Town Board of the Town of Lansing proposes to be the Lead
Agency for environmental review, subject to consent or any
requests of coordinated or independent review by any Involved or
Interested Agency, as applicable;
3. The Involved Agencies are determined to be the NYS Department
of Environmental Conservation, the NYS Department of
Transportation, the Tompkins County Highway Department, the
Tompkins County Health Department, and the Town of Lansing
Planning Board;
4, There NYS Comptroller's Office and the Village of Lansing are
determined to be Interested Agencies;
and it is further
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 18th day of August,
2010, at 6:10 o'clock P.M., to consider a SEQRA review of the environmental impacts of
proposed Drainage District #5, 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 Notice of Public Hearing 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; and it
is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk immediately issue and deliver a Notice of Intent
relative to Lead Agency status to all Involved and Interested Agencies.
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.
Approve Final Map, Plan and Report for proposed Town of Lansing Drainage
District #5, Farm Pond Circle Subdivision, Declaring Public Interest and
Scheduling a PUBLIC HEARING:
RESOLUTION 10404
RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP, PLAN & REPORT FOR
PROPOSED TOWN OF LANSING DRAINAGE DISTRICT NUMBER 5,
SERVICING THE FARM POND CIRCLE SUBDIVISION, DECLARING
n
PUBLIC INTEREST AND SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING THEREUPON
139
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, held in and for the
Town of Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on 21st day of July, 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, NYS Law and the Town's Stormwater Local Law require the Town to plan
for the future maintenance of drainage, sediment control, and stormwater facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing received a request for the approval
of permanent infrastructure for stormwater facilities located in the proposed Farm Pond
Circle Subdivision, as depicted upon an approved preliminary subdivision plat therefor
and in the SWPPP for such subdivision, all pursuant to the Town's Stormwater Local
Law; and
WHEREAS, the Developer has requested the creation of a Drainage District, herein
Drainage District #5, and the Lansing Town Board having received input and assent to
proceeding by the proposed affected property owners for the establishment of proposed
Drainage District #5, and it appearing that the request is in compliance with required
Town procedures established under Town Law Article 12 -A; and
WHEREAS, the Lansing Town Board having previously determined that a drainage
district was needed for the Farm Pond Circle Subdivision, and had previously authorized
the preparation of a map, plan and report ( "MPR ") by Resolution 10 -89, and no objection
to such resolution having been received, and no request for a referendum having being
filed or received, and as no public funds have been expended for such MPR, as the
Developer has paid the cost of the same, no permissive referendum notice was hereby
required, and thus, the Town Board having reviewed and accepted the MPR as prepared
and submitted by the Town Engineer as complete and final; and
WHEREAS, the creation of a Drainage District is deemed to be in the public interest, and
in the interest of the affected property owners proposed to be included in such district;
and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to proceed towards establishment of Drainage District #5
pursuant to the provisions of Town Law Article 12 -A; and finds that all proceedings to
date have been in compliance therewith, and upon due deliberation upon the foregoing
and the public interests to be served and the properties to be benefited thereby, the Town
Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the final Map, Plan and Report comply with the
requirements of Town Law §§ 209 -c and 209 -d, particularly as to the descriptions and
expenses set forth therein for the boundaries and first year's expenses for the proposed
district; and it is further
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED that 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 #5;
and it is further
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED that all benefited parcels are included within such
district and no benefited properties have been excluded form the district; and it is further
7
i
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adopts an Order pursuant to Town Law §209 -d
as follows:
(1) The boundaries of the proposed district are inclusive of a portion of tax parcel
number 38. -1 -4.12, being approximately 47.82 acres, as shown upon the Farm Pond
Circle Subdivision Map drawn by Wayne C. Matteson, Jr., P.E., as dated April 10,
2010(s), as on file at the Clerk's Office, which map is incorporated herein, and
which map shows all lots within the said Farm Pond Circle Subdivision and all lots
and parcels of land benefited by the proposed Drainage District #5; being more
particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point located in the centerline of
Collins Road at the southwest corner of lands now or formerly of White (Inst. No.
469047 -001); thence N 87' 28' 36" E 248.76' to a point at the southeast corner of
said lands of White (R.O.); thence S 74 °36' 37" E 171.75' to a point; thence S 86'
00' 04" E 154.16' to a point at the southeast corner of lands now or formerly of
Common Fields, Inc. (Inst. No. 532921 -001); thence northerly along the easterly
border of said lands of Common Fields, Inc. (R.O.) N 02' 37' 02" W 292.86' to a
point in the centerline of Peruville Road; thence N 87' 02' 29" E along said
centerline 403.90' to a point; thence S 27° 22' 39" E 2,324.15' to a point at the
northeast corner of lands of Laughlin (Inst. No. 507542 -001); thence S 87' 16' 13'
W 1.043.17' to a point marking the approximate northwest corner of said lands of
Laughlin (R.O.); thence N 02' 43' 05" W 1,341.96' to a point marking a
northeasterly corner of lands now or formerly of Newton (Inst. No. 438916 -001);
thence N 57° 29' 00" W 344.24' to a point marking the southwesterly corner of Lot
#1 in the proposed Farm Pond Circle Subdivision; thence N 03' 38' 40" W along
the southerly line of said Lot #1 to a point; thence S 86' 20' 52" W 249.13' to a
point in the centerline of Collins Road; thence N 03° 39' 42' W along the centerline
of said Collins Road a distance of 151.01' to the point and place of beginning.
(2) The proposed improvements consist of 3 stormwater retention ponds, a series of
vegetated swales and ditches to convey stormwater to pond forebays, and other
related stormwater facilities and drains, all of which are set forth upon the Farm
Pond Circle Subdivision Plat (and in the SWPPP), which is expressly herein
incorporated herein (as now exists or as hereafter amended). All costs of installation
will be paid for by the Developer pursuant to the Town's Stormwater Local Law,
NYSDEC GP- 0010 -001, and the Developer's SWPPP. The Town's maintenance
responsibilities include inspections, sediment and debris removal, vegetation
management, animal and nuisance management; erosion control; and structural
repairs. The Developer will provide easements and rights -of -way to the Town and
the District for normal maintenance and emergency access, and title to all lands will
remain with the Developer. Further, the Developer will maintain all ponds and
related structures pursuant to the SWPPP and SPDES permit requirements, and the
Drainage District will maintain all roadside (and other) ditches and vegetated
swales = all as set forth in the MPR;
(3) The estimated cost of the proposed improvements is $0.00, which is the maximum
amount proposed to be expended;
(4) There is no hook -up cost for or to the drainage district;
(5) There is no financing needed for this project;
(6) The Map, Plan and Report are on file for public review and inspection at the Office
of the Town Clerk;
(7) A public hearing upon such proposed district will be held at 6:12 p.m. upon August
18, 2010 at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, and to
thereat hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, and to take such action
thereon as is required or permitted by law; and
(8) The Map, Plan and Report describes in detail how the financing, hook -up costs, and
other costs and expenses of the proposed drainage district were estimated and
computed, including the first year's estimated average maintenance cost of $70.52
141
per parcel (with actual costs varying per parcel size from a low of $31.00 to a high
of $263.00); such costs are proposed to be paid through special benefit assessments
for the benefited parcels of the proposed district, to be collected with the annual
Town and County tax bill,
and it is further
RESOLVED AND DECLARED that the average cost was computed by identifying the
frequency that each maintenance activity is required, and then establishing the number of
hours and cost per hour for such time, and then parsing responsibilities between the
owner and the district per the SWPPP and MPR, and then arriving at a total district first
year and average cost of $1,340.00. Such amount was then applied to the total acreage of
the benefited subdivision, being 42.597 acres, and then a pro -rata formula was applied to
each lot for payment in accordance with the total cost per acre, all as shown more
particularly on pages 5 -8 of said MPR (with maps at pp. 9 -10); and this statement of
detail as to how the cost was calculated is and shall be deemed filed with the Town Clerk
as required by Town Law § 209 -d(1); 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 Notice of Public Hearing and copy of
the Order to be published in the Town's official newspaper not less than 10 nor more than
20 days before such public hearing, and posted on the Town's official signboard not less
than 10 nor more than 20 days before such public hearing; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk file a certified copy of this Resolution and Order with
the NYS Comptroller at or about the time of the publication hereof.
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.
RESOLUTION 10 405:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DEVELOPER'S
AGREEMENT FOR FARM POND CIRCLE SUBDIVISION
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, held in and for the
Town of Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on 21st day of July, 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, by prior Resolution the Town Board authorized the preparation of a Map,
Plan and Report for the Farm Pond Circle Subdivision in relation to the formation of
Drainage District #5; and
I
1
WHEREAS, a proposed Developer's Agreement has been drafted and is acceptable to the
Town Board; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation upon the foregoing the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the proposed Developer's Agreement be and hereby is approved, and the
Supervisor and/or Deputy Supervisor be and are hereby authorized to execute such
Developer's Agreement by, for, on behalf of, and in the name of the Town of Lansing.
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 ...
Vote of Town Board .. .
Vote of Town Board ...
Vote of Town Board ...
Vote of Town Board ...
(Aye) Martin Christopher, Councilperson
(Aye) Robert Cree, Councilperson
(Aye) Kathy Miller, Councilperson
(Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
(Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted.
Time Warner Cable Franchise Fee:
Mr. Pinney informed the Board that Time Warner Cable has not currently paid the
current fees due to the franchise. The amount due is $4,972.00. Time Warner Cable
stated that if they do pay this there will be additional fees passed on to the subscribers in
the Town. Time Warner Cable is required to pay the franchise fee. Supervisor Pinney
will sign the necessary paperwork that is required.
NYMIR Reciprocal Agreement:
RESOLUTION 10 =106
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
NYMIR RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, held in and for the
Town of Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on 21st day of July, 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 George B. Bailey Agency, Inc. is the Town's broker of record for several -
municipal insurers and has presented cost analyses for insurance to the Town Board upon
the several different types of coverage needed by the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has opted to join the NYMIR consortium for insurance
coverages, which requires the execution and approval of the NYMIR Reciprocal
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, after a review of the foregoing and due deliberation and consideration thereof,
the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
10
RESOLVED, that the NYMIR Reciprocal Agreement be and hereby is approved, and the
Town Supervisor, and/or the Deputy Supervisor, be and each is herby authorized to execute
such agreement by, for, and in the name of the Town of Lansing; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the George B. Bailey Agency, Inc. be and hereby is reconfirmed as the
Town's Agent of Record for NYMIR.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was
Wilcox, duly seconded by Mr. Christopher, and put to a roll call
results:
duly motioned by Mrs.
vote with the following
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.
Union Negotiations Timetable
Supervisor Pinney reviewed the letters of correspondence with the Teamsters
Local 317.
Dated June 1.2010 from Duane E. Wright Business Agent for Teamsters Local
317 requesting their desire to re -open agreement for negotiations as the agreement
expires on December 31, 2010,
Dated June 8, 2010 Supervisor Pinney's letter in response with a list for meeting
dates to re -open negotiations.
Dated June 17th, 2010 a letter from Duane E.
Teamsters Local 317 indicating that the union is not
negotiations with the Town of Lansing. Mr. Wright
contact the Town to schedule meeting dates after he
members.
Wright Business Agent for
prepared at this time to begin
indicated in the letter that he will
has met with the bargaining unit
Copies of the letters were also provided to the public.
Supervisor Pinney wanted everyone to be aware of the timeframes and requests
for negotiations. It is important to start negotiating to prepare for the Budget process.
and Eneineerin
��
Jeff Overstrom reviewed and discussed the requirements of the Stormwater Management
Plan. He then asked the Town Board to set the following Public Hearing,
RESOLUTION 10 -107:
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING FOR
PROPOSED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, held in and for the
Town of Lansing at the Lansing Town Hall on 21St day of July 2010, the following
members were present and voting throughout:
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Martin Christopher, Councilperson;
Robert Cree, Councilperson;
Kathy Miller, Councilperson; and
11
1.43
144
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 Board has reviewed and approved the 2010 Stormwater
Management Report and now, in compliance with law, must implement a regular
stormwater management plan in accord with the requirements of the DEC, and a
proposed plan has been developed by the Planning Department; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, in
its capacity as governing body 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 18th day of August at
6:15 p.m. to consider the aforesaid Local Law, and to hear all persons interested in the
subject thereof, and concerning the same, 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 Notice of Public hearing to be
published in the official newspaper of the Town of Lansing, and also to post a copy
hereof on the Town signboard maintained by the Town Clerk, in accord with law.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Martin
Christopher, duly seconded by Connie Wilcox, 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.
Permitting Fireworks within the Town:
Mr. Overstrom informed the Board that he received a visit from the New York
State Department of Labor representative concerning Firework Displays. There was a
private ceremony held in the Town of Lansing by a professional fireworks company. Mr.
Overstrom received an anonymous call asking him if fireworks were allowed from a
licensed fireworks display company in the Town of Lansing. He told them they would
have to refer to the Fire Department or Sheriff's Department as the Town does not have
any permitting policy in place.
The NYS representative informed Mr. Overstrom that it is now on the shoulder of
the local municipality. As Code Enforcement Officer the Town needs to make a decision
as to whether the Town permits public firework displays or does not permit public
firework displays. Private firework displays are not allowed.
Mr. Overstrom has spoken with Town Counsel, Guy Krogh and he has looked
into NYS Law. Mr. Overstrom has the Town of Cortlandville's four page draft copy in
his office.
After further discussion it was the consensus of the Town Board to have Guy
Krogh move forward on working with Mr. Overstrom on drafting a Local Law to review
and schedule a Public Hearing at the next Town Board meeting on August 18, 2010.
12
Code Office Monthly Activity Report
June, 2010
Planning Board - June 14, 2010
145
• Site Plan Review -Auto Repair, 39 Ridge Road, Tax Parcel # 310-6 -9.2
Incomplete information from Applicant & Landowner
• Public Hearing Final Plat -Farm Pond Circle Subdivision, Collins
Road, Tax Parcel # 38.44.122 - No Final Approval given on this
date, Applicant to return to the July 12, 2010 PB Meeting
• Site Plan & SEQR Review -12 Unit Apartment Building, Village
Circle, Tax Parcel # 39. -1 -3892
• Approval of May 24, 2010 Planning Board Minutes
Fire Safety Inspections & Re- Inspections
Total: 4
Construction Inspections
Total: Approximately: 71
Operating Permits Issued
Total:1
New Addresses Issued for 2010
Total: 11
Notice of Fire
Year to Date Total: 7
Expired Permit Notices
First Notices: 9
Second Notices: 6
Renewed Permits -11 Renewed Permits YTD - 29
Highway Superintendent's Report - Jack French.
Water Main Breaks.
Mr. French informed the Board that there have been four water main breaks in the
Town. He stated it is very unusual to have any water main breaks this time of year. He is
not sure what is the cause, possibly the earthquake we had four weeks ago.
Hot Mix Paving.
Drake Road and Waterwagon Road have been paved. Plans are still in the works
for sections of other roads.
Playground:
A partial crew has been completing work on the playground. The sidewalk and
landscaping have been completed.
Supervisor Pinney commented on how nice the sidewalk looked and that it really
added a lot to the area.
13
146
Mrs. Wilcox also praised the Highway Department for some of the work that is
being done around Town. The mowing of the cemeteries, trimming, etc., it makes a
difference and is really noticeable. Mr. French stated that they have received a lot of
compliments around town.
Water Main on East Shore Drive:
Mr. French has been working with Mr. Purcell and Mr. Overstrom have been
working on the new water main on East Shore Drive. Permits have been taken over to
the State Department of Transportation in Cortland.
Warren Road Sewer Line:
Mr. French informed the Board that permits have been turned into the County for
the Sewer Line on Warren Road,
Teeter Road and East Shore Circle:
Mr. Cree asked Mr. French what the possibility was of a speed bump or a stop
sign being placed at the corner of East Shore Circle and Teeter Road.
Mr. French stated that the Highway Department had cut the brush back earlier this
week due to the fact that you couldn't see around the curb very well. Federal Law
doesn't warrant a three way stop there. Speed bumps are not relative to this climate due
to winter plowing.
Mr. Cree stated that he was inquiring because his son was on his bike and was hit
by a car from behind. After talking to his neighbor's there is also concern with the speed
of vehicles.
Mr. French has a call into John Young who owns the field to see if the brush
could be cut back the length of East Shore Circle.
Mr. Cree inquired about the Sheriff Speed Limit Radar being placed on the road.
Mr. French stated that the town has one and he will place it there to help with traffic
speed in the area. It also tells how many vehicles travel on the road.
and Recreation Department Report — Steve Colt
Mr. Colt reviewed the following with the Board:
Parks & Recreation
7/21/10
RECREATION Town Board Meeting
• Most of our summer programming is in progress with only several that have
not started which include; Summer's Last Hurrah Camp, Archery, Computer
Programming, Riding Camps, Sailing, Bowling, Rock Climbing, High School
Musical Program.
• The Band Camp has a record number of participants this summer. Over 80
students are registered and are participating in the week long camp.
• Myers Day Camp is about to complete session 2 with one more session to go.
This year each of the 3 sessions were assigned themes. Session I — water games
including a dunking booth. Session II — photography including trips out of camp
to photograph a local farm and the bell tower at Cornell. Session III — magic!!
Each of these sessions and themes also include our usual trips to swim at Yaman
Park in Cortland, Hanger Theater, Wheels Day, The Rink to skate and more!
14
• Swimming lessons at the pool will conclude next week on July 30`h. This
program will have had around 200 participants by the time it ends.
• Travel Softball and Baseball programs will mostly all conclude for the summer
season at the end of this month. Upper level teams (16U softball, Prep & Babe
Ruth baseball) will be competing in playoffs and championships over the next 2
weeks.
• Late Summer & Fall program forms are coming in slowly right now but should
pick up soon. I do have concern that much of the area "privatized club soccer"
will impact our total registration player numbers. This could certainly change the
function of our Youth Soccer program and may affect how many fields we create
this season and where we locate them. This may create interesting situations for
us soon?
• Our numbers, in general look very good with regards to participants as well as
our projected revenue numbers with respect to our budgeted anticipated revenue
figures.
PARKS
• Concerts have gone very well so far and have been well attended. Tomorrow
evening our 4th concert will take place at 6:30 PM and will feature "IRON
HORSE''. If the weather is good, we project seeing our largest attendance. Our
Community Celebrations grant will fund tomorrow's concert and also funded our
July 8`h concert. So far, in our first 3 concerts we have taken in $1,438.37 in
donations.
• The swim area opened on June 26`h and is scheduled to close for the season on
Sunday August 29`h. The current hours of operation are from 10:30 AM — 8 PM.
To date we have had over 1500 swimmers use the area.
• NYMIR representatives Tom Weisbeck and Brett Carruthers conducted an
inspection of our playgrounds and facilities yesterday to safety check them and
check for mandated compliance with the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety
Commission) handbook. A playground equipment seminar took place from I — 4
PM with a tour of our new playground. We were in great shape!
• Fee structure adjustments will certainly be discussed prior to budget work
sessions as I feel we can improve revenues while still being very fair with our
patrons. The Park has been very busy and definitely looks to stay busy.
Approve Minutes:
A copy of the minutes of June 16, 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 10408
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mrs. Miller:
RESOLVED, that the minutes of June 16, 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
15
li
•
Approve Audit and BudLyet Modifications:
RESOLUTION 10 409
RESOLUTION, offered by Mrs. Wilcox and seconded by Mr. Cree:
RESOLVED, that the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following bills
and to make the following budget modifications.
ONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 007
DATED 7/21/10
AUDITED VOUCHER #'s 586-741
PREPAY VOUCHER #'s
AUDITED TA VOUCHER #'s
PREPAY TA VOUCHER #'s
FUND
GENERALFUND
HIGHWAY FUND
LANSING LIGHTING
.586-594
64-84
64-68
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
$ 75,660.63
209.744.70
$ 1,211.96
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS $ 57,095.67
TRUST & AGENCY $ 55,736.22
CWD #1 $ 0.00
DEBIT SERVICE $ 0.00
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
GENERAL FUND A
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
A3120.400
A3120.100
From
Park Constable Cont to Park Constable Prsnl
55000.00
A599
A7110.400
From
Fund Balance to Park Contractual for MP3
175726.44
A1990.400
A8750.402
From
Contingency to Farmers Market Contractual
2,150.00
WATER DISTRICT SW
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
SW9790.700 SW9790.600 From Lng Sta CWD #I Interest to Lng Sta CWD #1 Princ 7,940.00
Vote of Town
Vote of Town
Vote of Town
Vote of Town
Vote of Town
Board Member Reports:
Marty Christopher:
Board ... (Aye)
Board ... (Aye)
Board ... (Aye)
Board ... (Aye)
Board ... (Aye)
No Report at this time.
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Robert Cree, Councilperson
Kathy Miller, Councilperson _
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Tel
Robert Cree:
No Report at this time.
Kathv Miller.
AES:
Mrs. Miller informed the Board that she is attending the AES negotiation
meetings and they are ongoing.
Connie Wilcox:
AG Land Protection.
Mrs. Wilcox informed the Board that they have a draft proposal for Ag Land
Protection. It has been sent to all the Committee Members and the Planning Board for
their review. A scheduled Public Hearing will hopefully be scheduled before too long.
Farmer's Market:
Mrs. Wilcox informed the Board that the Farmer's Market are doing very well.
There has been a lot of good input from the vendor's and community members. It's a.
great social aspect.
Lansing Community Library Grant.
Mrs. Wilcox met with Library Manager, Susie Gutenberger in regards for them
wanting to apply for a grant to fix the front steps and the door to make it more energy
efficient. This is not the front exit it is the emergency exit to the library. The grant
would require matching funds by the Town. The total cost of the project is $30,000.00.
This would also require the Town of Lansing to redo the lease.
After further discussion it was the consensus of the Board that at this point the
Town could not match the funds.
Chicken Barbegue:
The Lansing Housing Authority will be holding a chicken barbeque on August: 7 t
at 10:30 a.m. until gone:
A. Scott Pinney
Monthly Report:
The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of June to all Board
Members and to the Deputy Town Clerk,
Ban Rates for the Warren Road Sewer:
Mr. Pinney informed the Board that HSBC has the lowest rates at 1.86% for the
callable rate and 1.61 % for the non callable rate.
After further discussion it was the consensus of the Town Board to accept the
HSBC non callable rate of 1.61%,
Ground Breaking Warren Road Sewer:
17
1.4 9
150
Mrs. Wilcox stated that herself, Mrs. Miller and Mr. Pinney attended the
groundbreaking for the Warren Road Sewer Park. It's wonderful for this area knowing
that Transonics will stay and keep 130 jobs with them. They will be tripling what they
have now. She hopes that people understand that even though it is sewer it is a good
thing for the town.
Workplace Violence:
The Town Board has received a Workplace Violence Prevention Program
Proposal from HR Innovation. It was the consensus of the Board to get more quotes and
proposals.
Town Counsel Report:
Guy Krogh,
Sewer Law:
Mr. Krogh informed the Board that there is a Sewer Law that will be forthcoming
that is required by Cayuga Heights because we are using their plant.
Semi Annual Hit List:
Mr. Krogh provided the Board with a list of items to consider, prioritize and
report back to him
Executive Session:
RESOLUTION 10 -110
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox:
RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting is adjourned to go into Executive Session at
7:22 p.m. to discuss the Union contract negotiation offerings.
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 -111
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Pinney and seconded by Mrs. Wilcox:
RESOLVED, that the Executive Session is hereby terminated and the Regular Meeting
reconvened at 7:40 p.m.
Adjourn Meeting:
RESOLUTION 10 -112
RESOLUTION, offered by Mr. Christopher and seconded by Mr. Cree:
RESOLVED, that the meeting is hereby adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at
7:41 p.m.
Vote of Town Board.. I (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Robert Cree, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Kathy Miller, Councilperson
IN
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk.
19
151
152