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REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
Date: August 18 2010 Time: 6:00 PM 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. Public Hearing - 6:05 p.m. - Proposed Local Law Number 1 of 2010
Electing Retirement Incentive Program Part A
6, Public Hearing - 6:10 p.m. - SEQRA Review of proposed Drainage District #5
Farm Pond Circle
7, Public Hearing - 6:12 p.m. - Approve Final Map, Plan & Report for proposed
Drainage District #5, Farm Pond Circle Subdivision
8, Public Hearing - 6:15 p.m. - Proposed Stormwater Management Plan
9, Reappoint Eric VanEvery Environmental Management Council
10. Health Insurance for Library Staff
11. Planning and Engineering Department Report
1. Lansing Commons PDA
2, Warren Road PDA
12. Highway Superintendent's Report
13. Approve Minutes of July 21, 2010
14. Approve Audit and Budget Modifications
15, Board Member Reports
16. Town Counsel Report
17, Executive Session if Needed
188 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 bonny22 @twcny.rr.com
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Aullust 18, 2010
The Lansing Town Board met in Regular Session at 6:00 p.m. at the Lansing
Town Hall Boardroom with Supervisor Pinney presiding.
The Supervisor called the meeting to order and had the Clerk take the Roll Call,
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
Present
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Visitors: Jack French, Jeff Overstrom, Ben Gustafson, Dan Veaner, Wayne Matteson,
John O'Neil, Steve Cardamone, Pat Pryor, Dave and Joyce Heck, Steve and Peggy Jolly,
Marlaine Darfer, Marcy Rice, Kelly Kheel and Ted Laux.
The Supervisor led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
Pat Pryor, County Representative:
Intersection at Dunkin Donuts:
Ms. Pryor has received phone calls from residents that live near this intersection
and they are concerned with the level of traffic and speed near this intersection. She has
contacted the County Engineer and encouraged them to work with the State to see if they
can place a speed and traffic counter at this intersection.
Impact Forms•
Ms. Pryor informed the Board that the County has completed their assessment
impact forms. They can be found on the Tompkins County website by clicking on the
budget link. She encouraged the Board and public to keep an eye on this as the County
goes through their budget process and changes are made. The Preliminary Budget comes
out in September and will appear on the site.
The Public Hearing on the proposed budget will be on Wednesday, November 3,
2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers in the County Court House. Everyone is
invited to attend the Public Hearing. If anyone has any questions as the process goes on
please contact her, by phone, or email.
Dave Heck —16 Ladoga Park:
Mr. Heck expressed his appreciation to the individuals, volunteers and everyone
involved with the Harbor Fest which was very successful. Karen Veaner, director of
Community Council, her volunteers, and the Town Employees and Jack French, Highway
Superintendent, who saw to it that the intersection was very well mowed.
Kelly Kheel —161 Ludlowville Road:
Ms. Kheel questioned Health Insurance for Library Staff was on the agenda. She
didn't find anywhere in the budget were this appeared.
Mr. Pinney stated that they were not providing insurance for the Library Staff. He
received an email asking if the Town would consider putting their staff on the Town's
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Health Insurance and then reimburse the Town. They asked that this be included on the
agenda
Open Public Hearing on the proposed Local Law Number 1 of 2010
Electing Early Retirement Incentive Plan, Part A:
RESOLUTION 10 -113
RESOLUTION, offered by Connie Wilcox and seconded by Kathy Miller:
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing on the proposed Local Law Number 1 of
2010, Electing Early Retirement Incentive Plan, Part A is hereby opened at 6: 10 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
Mrs. Wilcox explained the Part A of the early retirement incentive. There would
have to be at least a 50% savings in order to offer this incentive. The position would be
eliminated and the Town will not be rehiring into this position (MEO).
Mr. Steve Jolly asked if this early incentive part A was for 54 and out right?
Mrs. Wilcox stated yes, that he qualified for this early incentive.
Close Public Hearing on Local Law Number 1 of 2010:
RESOLUTION 10 -114
RESOLUTION, offered by Connie Wilcox and seconded by Marty Christopher:
RESOLVED, that all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public
Hearing on the proposed Local Law Number 1 of 2010, Electing Early Retirement
Incentive Plan, Part A is hereby closed at 6:12 p.m.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Robert Cree, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Kathy Miller, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Adopt Local Law Number 1 of 2010 — Providing and Adopting NYS Early
Retirement Incentive Plan, Part As
RESOLUTION 10 -115
RESOLUTION ADOPTING LOCAL LAW 41 OF 2010 — PROVIDING AND
ADOPTING NYS EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PLAN, PART A
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 18th day of August, 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.
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The following Town Board members were absent: none.
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS,
this action is 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
required; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly held at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road,
Lansing, New York, on the 18th day of August, 2010, to consider the aforesaid Local
Law, and all persons interested in the subject thereof were duly heard; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has hereby
RESOLVED, that Local Law Number 1 of 2010 be and hereby is adopted, reading in its
entirety as follows:
LOCAL LAW NUMBER 1 OF 2010
LOCAL LAW TO ADOPT THE 2010 NEW YORK
STATE RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
The Town Board of The Town of Lansing, New York, pursuant to a Resolution
dated August 18, 2010 does hereby adopt and pass this Local Law; accordingly,
be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Lansing as follows:
SECTION l: This Local Law supersedes any prior resolution, rule,
procedure, ordinance or Local Law of, or in effect in, the Town of Lansing
pertaining to the subject matter hereof, including a prior Local Law enacting the
1985 New York State early retirement incentive plan known as Town of Lansing
Local Law Number 3 of 1985.
SECTION 2: This Local Law shall apply only to the eligible employees of
the Town of Lansing as defined in and as authorized by the New York State
Legislature in a law enacted by such Legislature and signed by the New York
State Governor, being identified as Chapter 105 of the Laws of 2010.
SECTION 3: The Town of Lansing hereby elects to provide all of its eligible
employees in designated eligible positions with a retirement incentive program as
authorized by said Chapter 105 of the Laws of 2010, Part A. The Town does not
elect to provide Part B incentives or options. The following positions are deemed
eligible for such retirement incentive program: MEO ( "Motor Equipment
Operator ").
SECTION 4: The commencement date of the retirement incentive program
shall be October 4, 2010. The open period during which eligible employees may
retire and receive the additional retirement benefits shall be 89 days in length;
from said October 4, 2010 until December 31, 2010.
SECTION 5: The actuarial present value of the additional retirement benefits
payable pursuant to the provisions of said Chapter 105 of the Laws of 2010, and
this Local Law, shall be paid as one lump sum, or in five annual installments. The
amount of the annual or other payment shall be determined by the Actuary of the
New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System, and it shall be paid by
the Town of Lansing for each qualified eligible employee who receives the
retirement benefits payable under this Local Law.
SECTION 6: If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or part of this Local
Law shall be adjudged by any court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid or unenforceable, such judgment or determination shall not affect, impair
or invalidate the remainder of this Local Law, and shall be confined in its
operation and interpretation only to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section or
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part hereof directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment or
determination shall have been rendered.
SECTION 7: This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with
the New York State Secretary of State, and a copy hereof shall be duly filed with
such Secretary of State and the New York State Retirement System,
and it is further
RESOLVED, that in accord with §21 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, the final adopted
copy of this Local Law shall be presented to the Supervisor for approval; and it is further
RESOLVED, that upon such approval by the Supervisor (or other approval occurring
pursuant to said §21 of the Municipal Home Rule Law), and within 20 days after the final
adoption of this Local Law, the Town Clerk shall file a certified copy of this Local Law,
together with the required Certifications, if any, as follows: (i) in the Office of the Town
Clerk; (ii) with the New York State Secretary of State as required by Municipal Home
Rule Law §27 (said filing may be made by delivery to the State Records and Law
Bureau, Department of State, 41 State Street, Albany, New York 12231); and (iii) with
the New York State and Local Retirement System (said filing may be made by delivery
to the Office of the New York State Comptroller, New York State and Local Retirement
System, 110 State Street, Albany, New York 12244- 0001).
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Connie
Wilcox, duly seconded by Marty Christopher, 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, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted.
rublic Hearing for the SEOR Review of proposed Drainage District #5 for F
Pond Circle:
RESOLUTION 10 416
RESOLUTION, offered by Connie Wilcox and seconded by Kathy Miller:
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing for the SEQR Review of proposed
Drainage District #5 for Farm Pond Circle is hereby opened at 6:13 p.m.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Robert Cree, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Kathy Miller, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board. (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Mr. Guy Krogh explained the SEQR review process with all present.
Close Public Hearing for SEOR review of the proposed Drainage Dis
Farm Pond Circle:
RESOLUTION 10 -117
RESOLUTION, offered by A. Scott Pinney and seconded by Connie Wilcox:
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RESOLVED, that all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public
Hearing for the SEQR review of the proposed Drainage District # 5 for Farm Pond Circle
is hereby closed at 6:20 p.m.
Vote
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Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Robert Cree, Councilperson
Kathy Miller, Councilperson
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Resolution Declaring
Determination of Environmental Significance and Negative
Declaration for proposed Drainage
District
#5 (Farm Pond Circle)
RESOLUTION 10 -118:
RESOLUTION DECLARING DETERMINATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SIGNIFICANCE AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR
PROPOSED DRAINAGE DISTRICT #5 (FARM POND CIRCLE)
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 18th day of August, 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, and the
Town Board has issued a Public Interest Order relative to formation of the said Drainage
District #5 and conducted 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
WHEREAS, a public hearing to consider the environmental impacts of the proposed
action was duly held on August 18, 2010, at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road,
Lansing, New York, whereat all persons interested in the subject matter were permitted to
speak and present evidence for or against the action and /or in relation to the potential
environmental impacts thereof, and
WHEREAS, environmental impacts identified included the noise, erosion, and dust
potentially created during construction, which potential impacts are and will be mitigated
by stormwater permitting and review, construction reviews, inspections, permit
conditions, on -site stormwater facilities and controls, and limitations upon the of hours of
construction, each and all of which impacts are therefore deemed mitigated and non-
significant; and
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WHEREAS, other identified potential impacts include an on -site regulated wetland and
construction occurring for more than one year due to the phased development plan. As to
the first potential impact, such potential impact is and will be mitigated by state and
federal permitting authorities and conditions and the project stormwater plan, which
specifically mitigates inundation of the wetlands by managing any increase in runoff
pursuant to the SWPPP and State General Permits and SPDES discharge permits, such
that the impacts upon the wetlands are negligible, mitigated and deemed non - significant.
In fact, the stormwater plans show an expansion of the wetland areas, including, for
example, doubling the size of an existing unnamed pond, all of which will have positive
impacts upon the wetlands and encourage both the preservation of such wetlands and the
diversification of species thereupon. The phasing impacts are deemed small to moderate
as they will largely be residential development that will be regulated by permitting and
stormwater controls during construction, such that said potential impacts are hereby also
deemed mitigated and non - significant; and
WHEREAS, after due deliberation upon this matter and a review and analysis of each and
all potential environmental impacts, and the input from each and all Involved and Interested
Agencies, if any, and the Lead Agency having made a negative declaration of
environmental impact; accordingly, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing be and hereby is again
declared to be the Lead Agency; and it is further
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that this declaration is made in accord with Article 8
of the Environmental Conservation Law of the State of New York and the New York
SEQRA Act, and the Regulations promulgated there under, and accordingly, the Town
Board of the Town of Lansing, based upon (i) its thorough review of the EAF, and any
and all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action and
its environmental review, and the hearing held hereupon, and all testimony and evidence
presented thereat, if any, and the comments of Involved and Interested Agencies, if any,
(ii) its thorough review of the potential relevant areas of environmental concern to
determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse impact on the
environment, including, but not limited to, the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR §617.7(c),
and (iii) its completion of the EAF, including the findings noted thereon (which findings
are incorporated herein as if set forth at length), hereby makes a negative determination
of environmental significance ( "Negative Declaration ") in accordance with SEQRA for
the above referenced proposed action, and determines that an Environmental Impact
Statement is therefore not required; and it is further
RESOLVED, that a Responsible Officer of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is
hereby authorized and directed to complete and sign, as required, the determination of
significance, confirming the foregoing Negative Declaration, which fully completed and
signed EAF and determination of significance shall be incorporated by reference in this
Resolution; and it is further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk deliver and /or file a copy of this Resolution with the
following persons and agencies:
1. The Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing.
2. The Town Supervisor of the Town of Lansing.
3. All Involved and Interested Agencies.
4. Any person requesting a copy.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by A. Scott
Pinney, duly seconded by Connie Wilcox, 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, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
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Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted.
Public Hearing to Approve Final Map, Plan and Report for proposed Drainage
District #5, Farm Pond Circle Subdivision:
RESOLUTION 10 -119
RESOLUTION, offered by A. Scott Pinney and seconded by Kathy Miller:
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing on the approval of the Final Map, Plan and
Report for the proposed Drainage District 45, Farm Pond Circle Subdivision is hereby
opened at 6:21 p.m.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Robert Cree, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Kathy Miller, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Mr. Guy Krogh, explained the formation process. The Town conditionally
approves the formation of the district. It is now subject to a permissive referendum.
Kelly Kheel asked where this was located:
Mr. Pinney informed here that it was on Peruville and Collins Roads and showed
her a map of the Farm Pond Circle Subdivision.
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Drainage District #5, Farm Pond Circle Subdivision•
RESOLUTION 10 -120
RESOLUTION, offered by A. Scott Pinney and seconded by Connie Wilcox:
RESOLVED, that all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public
Hearing to approve the Final Map, Plan and Report for proposed Drainage District #5,
Farm Pond Circle Subdivision 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, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Resolution Conditionally Approving Formation of Dra
Circle
RESOLUTION 10 -121
RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING FORMATION OF
DRAINAGE DISTRICT #5 (FARM POND CIRCLE)
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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 18th day of August, 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.
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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 appears 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 the Town Board having reviewed and accepted the MPR as
prepared and submitted by the Town Engineer as final, which said MPR is and has been
on file at the Town Clerk's Office for review; and
WHEREAS, 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 #5, and (iii) all
benefited parcels are included, and no benefited parcels were excluded, from such
district; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly held upon
August
18, 2010, at the Lansing Town
Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing,
New York, and all
persons
thereat were duly heard; and
WHEREAS, it was determined that: (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, as on file at the Town Clerk's Offices; (2) the proposed
improvements consist of 3 stormwater retention ponds, a series of vegetated swales and
ditches to convey stormwater to pond fore bays, and other related stormwater facilities
and drains, all of which are set forth upon the Farm Pond Circle Subdivision Plat (and in
the SWPPP); (3) 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;
(4) the Town's maintenance responsibilities include inspections, sediment and debris
removal, vegetation management, animal and nuisance management; erosion control; and
structural repairs, all to be performed pursuant to dedicated easements and rights -of -way
to the Town and the District for normal maintenance and emergency access, with the
Developer to maintain all ponds and related structures pursuant to the SWPPP and
SPDES permit requirements, and the Drainage District to maintain all roadside (and
other) ditches and vegetated swales - all as set forth in the MPR; (5) the estimated cost of
the proposed improvements is $0.00, which is the maximum amount proposed to be
expended; (6) there is no hook -up cost for or to the drainage district; (7) there is no
financing needed for this project; (8) the Map, Plan and Report are and have been on file
for public review and inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk in accord with law; (9) a
public hearing upon such proposed district was duly held as required by law upon August
18, 2010 at the Lansing Town Hall; and (10) the MPR 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
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cost of $70.52 per parcel (with actual costs varying per parcel size from a low of $31.00
to a high of $263.00); such costs to be paid through special benefit assessments for the
benefited parcels of the proposed district and to be collected with the annual Town and
County tax bill; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board determined this action to be an Unlisted Action under
SEQRA, thus requiring the preparation of an EAF and an environmental review thereof,
and the Town Board held a public hearing thereupon on August 18, 2010, and considered
the environmental impacts of the proposed district in light of the EAF, the Town's
Comprehensive Plan, the Town's Land Use Ordinance, the comments from any Involved
or Interested Agencies, if any, and comments from landowners and the public, if any, and
after due deliberation thereupon and an identification of any potential environmental
impacts, the Town Board duly made a Negative Declaration of environmental impact;
and
WHEREAS, the Town desires to proceed towards the 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, the Town Board of
the Town of Lansing has hereby:
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that: (i) the Notice of Hearing was published and
posted as required by law, and was otherwise sufficient; (ii) all property and property
owners within the proposed Drainage District #5 are benefited thereby; (iii) all benefited
properties and property owners are included within the said District; and (iv) the
establishment of Drainage District #5 is in the public interest; and it is further
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the boundaries of said District are (i) wholly
outside the boundaries of any incorporated city or village, and (ii) are defined as inclusive
of Town of Lansing Tax Parcel Number 38. -1 -4.12, encompassing all lots within the
Farm Pond Circle Subdivision as shown on the Map and real property metes and bounds
descriptions as on file at the Town Clerk's Office; to which reference is hereby made and
which maps and descriptions are expressly herein incorporated; and it is further
RESOLVED AND SO ORDERED, that the establishment of Town of Lansing Drainage
District #5 be and hereby is approved; and it is further
RESOLVED, that this Resolution is subject to permissive referendum pursuant to Town
Law §209 -e and Town Law Article 7.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Robert
Cree, duly seconded by Connie Wilcox, 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, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted.
Public Hearing on Proposed Stormwater Management Plan:
RESOLUTION 10 -122
RESOLUTION, offered by A. Scott Pinney and seconded by Connie Wilcox:
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing on the proposed Stormwater Management
Plan is hereby opened at 6:26 p.m.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Robert Cree, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Kathy Miller, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
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Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Mr. Jeff Overstrom explained the New York State mandated program for
Stormwater Control. The Town is required to have a Stormwater Management Program
in place which is a living document and to be reviewed annually.
Close Public Hearing on proposed Stormwater Management Plan:
RESOLUTION 10 423
RESOLUTION, offered by A. Scott Pinney and seconded by Marty Christopher:
RESOLVED, that all persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, the Public
Hearing on the proposed Stormwater Management Plan is hereby closed at 6:30 p.m.
Vote
of
Town
Board ...
(Aye)
Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote
of
Town
Board ...
(Aye)
Robert Cree, Councilperson
Vote
of
Town
Board ...
(Aye)
Kathy Miller, Councilperson
Vote
of
Town
Board ...
(Aye)
Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote
of
Town
Board ...
(Aye)
A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Resolution Approving and Adopting the Stormwater Management Plan:
RESOLUTION 10 -124
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING TOWN OF
LANSING 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 18th day of August, 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 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, a Public Hearing was duly held at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road,
Lansing, New York, upon the 18th day of August to consider the aforesaid Stormwater
Management Plan, 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
WHEREAS, upon deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has
hereby
RESOLVED, that the Stormwater Management Plan be and hereby is approved, and the
Planning Department be and hereby is authorized to implement the same, with due and
regular reporting thereupon to the Town Board, including, but not limited to, the filing of
required annual stormwater reports.
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The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by A. Scott
Pinney, duly seconded by Kathy Miller, and put to a roll call vote with the following
results:
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(Aye) Marty Councilman, 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.
Reappoint Eric VanEvery to the Environmental Management Council:
RESOLUTION 10 -125
RESOLUTION RE- APPOINTING ERIC VANEVERY TO NEW
TERM UPON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
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 18th day of August, 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, there will be a vacancy upon the Environmental Management Council
( "EMC ") due to the expiration of the 2 -year term of Eric Van Every, and current member
Eric VanEvery desires to continue in his role there; and
WHEREAS, upon a review and discussion of the matter, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that upon the expiration of his existing term, Eric Van Every be and hereby
is re- appointed to the EMC, to serve a full term thereat.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Connie
Wilcox, duly seconded by Robert 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, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted.
HEALTH INSURANCE FOR LIBRARY STAFF:
Marlaine Darfler stated that the issue she has brought up to the Town Board is the
health insurance for the librarian not the library staff. In the past two years the librarian,
Susie Guttenberger has been provided with insurance through Healthy New York.
Starting in January of 2011 she will no longer qualify for this insurance.
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By January the library will need to find a different option. The first hope is to go
through the Lansing Central School District. It is a school district library and it seems to
make sense. Two years ago the school district said no, but they are now considering it
through TCT BOCES. This is set to appear on their fall agenda. Ms. Darfler stated that
Groton is the only other school district library in the county and their library does receive
benefits through TCT BOCES. It would be a very good policy. They do not have an
exact cost at this time but Healthy New York is a very expensive policy
Sharon Bowman has provided her with the details of the Town's policy. The
Town's monthly premium is exactly what the library pays for their Healthy New York
policy, but the $6,000.00 deductible Town employees have would be an issue.
The bottom line for the librarian is that it is not a particularly high paying job, but
to have the benefits helps guarantee that they are going to keep people. It will become a
very attractive job with a mediocre salary and good benefits.
Ms. Darfler asked what the legality of including a library employee on the Town's
policy would be. She indicated that the library will cover all the costs of the policy for
the librarian.
Scott Pinney stated that the library is its own taxing entity and the Town certainly
should not get involved in giving benefits to other entities.
Ms. Darfler asked the Board for any suggestions or avenues they can take in
finding a policy.
Connie Wilcox suggestion was do go through the school district first. She is not
in favor of have the Town offering this. She also suggested contacting Tompkins
Insurance at Tompkins Trust Company, which provides insurance for the Town.
Kelly Kheel stated that she buys her own insurance through Blue Cross, Blue
Shield like most private employers do. If the librarian is making too much to qualify for
Healthy New York perhaps she can afford to buy insurance herself.
Ms. Darfler stated that a lot of libraries do not have a full time librarian so it is
only an issue for a few.
Town Attorney, Guy Krogh stated that legally the Town can not offer the Town's
insurance.
PLANNING and ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REPORT:
Warren Road Sewer District:
Jeff Overstrom informed the Board that with the Warren Road Sewer District
being formed and under construction, there has been a lot of interest for connections and
construction. Lucente Village Circle is adding more units in that area along with Steve
Cardamone's Development on Warren Road.
Lansing Commons PDA:
Jeff Overstrom informed the Board that Ron Seacord is trying to move forward
with Lansing Commons PDA. He is unable to move forward with his original PDA due
to the cost restriction of the stand alone sewer system.
Mr. Seacord has presented a Modified Lansing Commons PDA. This will
decrease the number of lots from 36 down to 17, creating ' /z acre lots with private septic
systems and all the other proposed utilities. This doesn't create the density of the other
PDA, however the Town Board being the ultimate approving agency of the original PDA
plan Mr. Overstrom is bringing it back to the Town Board for their review and comments
on the proposed new PDA.
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It was the consensus of the Town Board that they are disappointed that the
original PDA did not go through. The Town Board favored the original high density plan
and were disappointed that everyone could not of worked together to make the original
plan happen. The Town Board advised Mr. Overstrom that the new modified plan needs
to follow the amending process and go back to the Planning Board.
Warren Road PDA.
Ben Gustafson, Project Engineer and Designer of Hunt Engineers presented the
following proposed Warren Road PDA. Mr. Gustafson gave an overview of the
following map and requested the following waivers:
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establish themselves as Lead Agency and coordinated review at this time. So when this
comes back to the Town Board for approval they could do the final SEQR and not have
to have an administrative delay.
Guy Krogh, Town Attorney asked if they were requesting if the Town Board do
the SEQR in advance of the formal recommendation of the Planning Board?
Mr. Gustafson replied that it would be the Town Board applying to be the Lead
Agency in anticipation of the Planning Boards review on behalf of the Town of the
Environmental Impact.
Guy Krogh explained the process and that there is a risk to the developer if there
is a change to the PDA.
The Town Board highly favored and recommended the proposed plans and
waivers and no formal action by the Town Board is needed at this time. These will now
go back to the Planning Board.
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Set Public Hearing for Proposed Local Law Number 2 of 2010: Fireworks Local
Law:
Jeff Overstrom has been working with Guy Krogh on a Local Law to permit
public fireworks in the Town of Lansing. The NYS Department of Labor has taken
control of these firework displays and they have put the burden on the individual
municipalities for permitting fireworks. The NYS Department of Labor has met with Mr.
Overstrom because a private fireworks display was performed in the Town of Lansing by
a licensed technician without a permit. Mr. Overstrom recommends that the Town Board
set a Public Hearing for the proposed Local Law Number 2 of 2010: Fireworks Local
Law,
RESOLUTION 10 -126
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED
LOCAL LAW NUMBER 2 OF 2010; FIREWORKS LOCAL LAW
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 18th day of August, 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, in 2009 NYS passed legislation (New York State Laws of 2009, Chapter 57,
Part CC) permitting public and private displays of fireworks, as regulated by Penal Law
§§ 270.00 and 405.00, to be administered by regulations and inspections of the NYS
Department of Labor; and
WHEREAS, due to such legislation, and a recent NYS Attorney General's Opinion, it
was determined that all Towns must have compliant fireworks permitting laws and /or
systems in place; and
WHEREAS, the Town has developed a proposed permitting system to be regulated by
local law, which Local Law, in general terms: (i) applies to the manufacture, ownership,
possession, storage, use, transportation, purchase, sale, or gift of explosives and
pyrotechnics; (ii) defines key terms, such as "explosives" and "pyrotechnics "; (iii)
prohibits certain aspects of use and the possession of fireworks, except when permitted
and when possessed or used in accord with NYS law and regulations governing the same;
(iv) establishes a Town permit system for the application, review, and issuance (or
denial) of permits, with rights of appeal; (v) requires insurance, bonds, and other
indemnity for the Town and others damaged by any fireworks display or usage; and (vi)
provides for the criminal and civil enforcement of the Local Law by graduated fines and
penalties based upon the existence of any prior convictions or determination; 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
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 15th day of September
at 6:05 p.m. to consider the aforesaid Local Law, and to hear all persons interested in the
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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 Marty
Christopher, duly seconded by Robert 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.
Code Office Monthly Activity Report
July, 2010
Planning Board - July 12, 2010
• Public Hearing on SEQR & Application for Site Plan Review -12 Unit
Apartment, Rocco Lucente, Village Circle, Tax Parcel # 39. -1 -3892
Approved
• Site Plan & SEQR Review -JCM Tire Sales & Used Car, 17 Peruville
Road, Tax Parcel # 37.1 -2 -19 - Approved w/ conditions
• Resolution Approving w/ Conditions of Final Plat, Farm Pond Circle
Subdivision, Collins Road, Tax Parcel # 38044.122
• Approval of June 14, 2010 Minutes as amended
zBA - July 20, 2010
• Public Hearing for: Area Variance, Applicant: Constance Neff, Algerine
Road, Tax Parcel # 15. -1 -33.14 & .15 - Variance Denied
Fire Safety Inspections & Re- Inspections
Total: 2
Construction Inspections
Total: Approximately: 73
Operating Permits Issued
Total: 1
New Addresses Issued for 2010
Total: 11
Notice of Fire
Year to Date Total: 7
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Expired Permit Notices
First Notices: 9
Second Notices: 5
Renewed Permits -9 Renewed Permits YTD - 38
Consider Local Law Amending and Superseding the Application of Town Law
Section 271 to Permit the Appointment of Alternate Members to the Planning Board
of the Town of Lansing:
Scott Pinney stated that this proposed Local Law should also include the Zoning
Board of Appeals. He asked the Board to review it and it will be discussed at the Regular
Town Board meeting on September 15tH
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT REPORT:
Jack French, Highway Superintendent reported the following to the Board:
Hot Mix Paving & Stone and Oil:
The blacktop plant in Lansing opened up and today they finished hot mix paving
Dates Road. They will be moving on to Farrell Road, Stonehaven, Brookhaven, and
Belvedere on Monday.
They will be stone and oiling 6 '/z miles of roads throughout the Town.
Warren Road Sewer Proiect:
The project is halfway up Cherry Road on their way towards Warren Road.
A full time inspector from the Highway Department is on the scene of the job all day
long.
Swapping County Roads for Town Roads:
About a year ago Jack had talked to the Board about the County's request to swap
some County Roads for Town Roads. One of his priorities was the County had to bring
Milliken Station Road up to Town specs and they are in the process of doing this. Once
this is done they would like to swap the following:
County would take: Farrell Road - 1.03 miles
North Lansing School Rd - 1.37 miles
Town in return to take: East Lansing Road - 1.22 miles
Milliken Station Road - .79 miles
Buck Road (from Vanostrand to Scofield) - .76 miles
Mr. French is in favor of this request. Farrell Road is the second heaviest traveled
road with many water issues. The roads that the Town would be taking over are low
maintenance with low volume travel.
It was the consensus of the Town Board that they are preliminarily in favor of the
County's request. Mr. French will have the paper work from the County for the
September 15th Town Board meeting.
Water on East Shore Drive:
Mr. French is still waiting to hear from the New York State Department of
Transportaion on the Town's permits.
Negotiated Work Plan from Bolton Point:
Mr. Pinney informed the Board that this is a negotiated work plan that was done
in 1994. The work plan includes hydrant and valve maintenance. This maintenance
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work is currently being done by the Town of Lansing Highway Department. Bolton
Point is talking about hiring a new employee to do the maintenance of the hydrants. The
infrastructure is owned by the Town of Lansing. The Town has maintained 339 hydrants
and they have not been maintained in the last 30 years.
After further discussion it is the consensus of the Town Board to give the
Commissioners, Scott Pinney and Connie Wilcox direction to renegotiate a new work
plan with Bolton Point in regards to the maintenance of the fire hydrants.
Robinson Road:
Scott Pinney and Jack French have received a request from Mr. and Mrs. Morris
in regards to Robinson Road. They have received a packet that Mr. Pinney will give to
Town Board members to review and discuss the information at the next Town Board
meeting on September 15t ".
APPROVE MINUTES:
A copy of the minutes of July 21, 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 10 -127
RESOLUTION, offered by Connie Wilcox and seconded by Robert Cree.
RESOLVED, that the minutes of July 21, 2010 are hereby approved as
submitted.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Robert Cree, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Kathy Miller, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
APPROVE AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS:
RESOLUTION 10428
RESOLUTION, offered by Robert Cree and seconded by Kathy Miller.
RESOLVED, that the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following bills
and to make the following budget modifications:
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 008
DATED
AUDITED VOUCHER #'s
PREPAY VOUCHER #'s
AUDITED TA VOUCHER #'s
PREPAY TA VOUCHER #'s
FUND
GENERAL FUND
HIGHWAY FUND
8/18/10
742-875
742-744
85 — 95
85-87
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
$ 78,309.52
$ 35,613.90
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LANSING LIGHTING
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS
TRUST & AGENCY
WARREN RD SEWER
DEBIT SERVICE
TO
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$ 2,310.46
$ 103,757.23
$ 24,590.14
$ 97,475.68
$ 0.00
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
WATER DISTRICT SW
FOR AMOUNT
From Contingency to Water Admin Legal 55000.00
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Robert Cree, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Kathy Miller, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Marty Christopher:
Marty Christopher recommends that the Town Board make the month of October
Domestic Violence Awareness Month on behalf of the Emily Fund.
Kelly Kheel was not opposed to this resolution, but she was concerned that you
would have to recognize all requests.
After further discussion the following resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION 10 -129
RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
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 the 18th day of August, 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, domestic violence is a serious crime that affects people of all races, ages,
gender, and income levels; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence is widespread and affects over 4 million Americans each
year; and
WHEREAS, one in three Americans have witnessed an incident of domestic violence;
and
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WHEREAS, children that grow up in violent homes are believed to be abused and
neglected at a rate higher than the national average; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence costs the nation billions of dollars annually in medical
expenses, police and court costs, shelters, foster care, sick leave, absenteeism, and non -
productivity; and
WHEREAS, only a coordinated community effort will put a stop to this heinous crime;
and
WHEREAS, Domestic Violence Awareness Month provides an excellent opportunity for
citizens to learn more about preventing domestic violence and to show support for the
numerous organizations and individuals who provide critical advocacy, services and
assistance to victims;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWN OF LANSING, does hereby proclaim the month
of October as DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH and urge our citizens
to work together to eliminate domestic violence from our community.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Marty
Christopher, duly seconded by Robert Cree, 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. .
Robert Cree:
Nothing to report at this time.
Kathy Miller:
Town Center:
(Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
(Aye) Robert Cree, Councilperson
(Aye) Kathy Miller, Councilperson
(Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
(Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Kathy informed the Town Board that she has picked up drawings on the proposed
Town Center from the Architect. She will be displaying them at the Farmers Market on
August 28`h
Gas Drilling:
James Mason, Chairman of the Committee has taken a job in Tennessee. Mrs.
Miller will be the temporary Chairman of the Committee. She will also be attending the
TCCOG meetings.
Connie Wilcox:
Technology Committee:
The Committee has received a proposal from Time Warner for the phones, and
road runner. The proposal will be a consolidated bill with a cost savings of $1,700.00 a
year.
The current monthly total from Verizon is $907.50 compared to $816.32 from
Time Warner. This includes the Highway Garage and the Town Hall.
The bill would no longer have to be broken down as it is currently.
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Lansing Housing Authority:
The Housing Authority had their annual chicken barbeque and raised $3,000.00.
They are completing work on the Baker Memorial Garden. They have put in
raised beds for the residents to have their vegetable gardens.
Harbor Festival.
The Harbor Festival was very successful.
She attended the dedication of the Log Cabin. With the help of the Community
Council and all the donations with no taxpayer's money, the log cabin looks great. There
we actual descendants from the North Family as far away from Michigan, wearing t-
shirts they had made attending the dedication.
A. Scott Pinney:
Monthly Report:
The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of July to all Board
Members and to the Town Clerk,
Town Counsel Report:
Self Contained Appraisal Report:
Guy Krogh reminded the Town Board that they need to do a Self Contained
Appraisal Report on the State Land. The deadline by law is October 9, 2010 at which
time a formal application is due to the Commissioner of NYS Office of General Services.
He has three copies of the report to be reviewed by the Town Board.
Work Place Violence Assessment and Plan for the Town of Lansing Workplace
Violence Prevention Program:
RESOLUTION 10 -130
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH HR INNOVATION
RE WORKPLACE VIOLENCE ASSESSMENT AND PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF
LANSING WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM
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 18th day of August, 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 mandated that municipalities have certain workplace violence policies,
laws, procedures, and other related requirements in place, and that the same be
periodically updated and reviewed by the Town, independently and through its appointed
"Threat Assessment Team "; and
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WHEREAS, by Local Law 41 of 2007, the Town adopted a Workplace Violence Local
Law and implemented certain procedures and requirements as imposed by law, as well as
such additional policies and procedures as were then deemed beneficial to the Town, its
employees, residents, and properties; and
WHEREAS, the Town has a need to have the workplace violence protection program and
plans updated, implemented, reviewed, and improved by a professional consultant, all
with a further need for qualified employee training as required by NYS Law and the NYS
Department of Labor; and
WHEREAS, the Town has solicited several estimates from qualified individuals and
groups to provide such professional consulting and training services, and upon a review
of each of the same the Town has selected HR Innovation for such services; and
WHEREAS, upon review and discussion of the matter the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the agreement proposed by HR Innovations for professional services
be and hereby is approved in the amount of $3,650.00 (inclusive of training services), and
the Supervisor and /or Deputy Supervisor be and are hereby authorized to execute such
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 Marty
Christopher, duly seconded by Robert 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, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
RESOLUTION 10 -131
RESOLUTION, offered by A. Scott Pinney and seconded by Marty Christopher.
RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting is adjourned to go into Executive Session
at 7:50 p.m. to discuss Rachael Davis's threatening letter and harassment charges based
on renewing building permits. Also, to discuss the Crossroad's letter, in regards to the
payment of the MP3 Playground Committee negotiations and possible litigation.
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 10432
RESOLUTION, offered by Marty Christopher and seconded by Connie Wilcox.
RESOLVED, that the Executive Session is hereby terminated and the Regular
Meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Robert Cree, Councilperson
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Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Kathy Miller, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
ADJOURN MEETING:
RESOLUTION 10 -133
RESOLUTION, offered by A. Scott Pinney and seconded by Connie Wilcox.
RESOLVED, that the meeting is hereby adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at
8:52 p.m.
Vote of Town Board. (Aye) Marty Christopher, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Robert Cree, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Kathy Miller, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) Connie Wilcox, Councilperson
Vote of Town Board ... (Aye) A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor
Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk.
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