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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-11-15REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING November 15, 2011 A Regular Meeting of the Town Board of Lansing was held at the Town Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY on the above date at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor, A. Scott Pinney and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll call by Debbie Crandall, Town Clerk, showed the following to be PRESENT: A. Scott Pinney, Supervisor Marty Christopher, Councilperson Robert Cree, Councilperson Kathy Miller, Councilperson Connie Wilcox, Councilperson ABSENT: None 267 ALSO PRESENT: Guy Krogh, Town Attorney, Steve Colt, Park Superintendent and Recreation Director, Mike Koplinka- Loehr, Charlie and Sheila Nedrow, Ken Thompson, Larry Zuidema, Tom Butler, Dan Veaner, Suzanne Hinderliter, Maureen Cowen, Dale Baker, Roger Hopkins, Stephanie Behler, Ted Laux and several other people. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Larry Zuidema — 22 Bean Hill Lane: Comments by Larry Zuidema Lansing Town Board Meeting 15 November 2011 My name is Larry Zuidema and I live in Lansing at 22 Bean Hill Lane. I have paid property taxes in the Town of Lansing since 1964 and have lived in Lansing most of the time since 1962. Recently, I read the Sewer Map and Report of September 2011 and the Lansing Town Center Incentive Zone Program report adopted by the Tompkins County IDA on 21 October 2011. These closely related projects represent significant, if not monumental, issues for the residents of Lansing. I now offer the following recommendations to the Town Board of Lansing relative to the issues in these reports. 1. That the Town create a clickable section on its home page which would identify and locate new documents and reports issued by both the Town and Planning Boards. This would improve communication with residents and ensure that they are informed in a timely manner. After being told that the Sewer Map and Report was on the site, I found it difficult to locate. One elected Town council person had the same problem and did not see it prior to election day. 2. That, since you are now a so- called lame -duck board, these and other future- oriented issues be referred to the newly elected board which will meet for the first time in 7 weeks. 3. That, early in 2012, the newly seated Town Board schedule and hold within the Town of Lansing several information sessions and public hearings on these projects and that these meetings be widely publicized. Scheduling such meetings is a pro- active way of fulfilling campaign promises to listen to views of the residents of Lansing. 4. That any Town appointed person /persons who can influence sewer, town center and /or IDA decisions be asked by the Board to immediately and publicly disclose 1 268 any real, potential or appearance of conflict -of- interest in relation to these projects. If deemed appropriate, they should be asked to resign from their appointed positions. 5. That the inclusion of the Kingdom Farm in the sewer and water district be reviewed and rejected, keeping in mind the high agricultural value of this 500 acre parcel of prime agricultural land. If the Town's forthcoming agricultural report does not highlight the significance of this agricultural resource, it should do so. in my view, the Town Board should take no action which would preclude the future use of the Kingdom Farm for agricultural purposes. Also, releasing a report summarizing the outcome of the Board's executive session for Kingdom Farm negotiations held on 20 April 2011, would effectively increase public confidence in the Board. Mr. Zuidema noted that he saw on the map that Ray Sill's farm is scheduled for R3, high density. He stated that Ray Sill's farm is one of the best pieces of agriculture land the Town of Lansing has. The Town Board should not be putting this parcel of land in anything other than agriculture. I look forward to contributing comments on issues and opportunities in Lansing in future meetings. Councilperson Christopher questioned the comment on the executive session with Kingdom Farms. The Town Board clarified that there has not been any new negotiations with Kingdom Farms and that on April 20, 2011 the Town Board entered executive session to discuss Kingdom Farm negotiations. GAS DRILLING REPORT: Tom Butler of 476 VanOstrand Road presented the following results of the Town of Lansing Gas Survey: Mr. Butler informed the Town Board that there were 33 volunteer survey administrators. It was important that the survey was unbiased and the survey administrators were told many times that while conducting the survey that they should not discuss their personal feelings with people taking the survey. „K, --.e. �, -:. ...a� w^.r..-- �--�•- °^r..-- ar. -`--: -°-'fit +r c•': Ml � rM+ k; kaCc .x ".*. 7 u . T; w h or L , In.., # g j r as jSu r�vey } s� �� "g` c E� '1 s-s < 4 5 d' k' ` �r "' 4 °P'�.CY � T' � \./ V 1 1 , ,:� `�—. Gas' Drilling oversight Cornrnittee No�e'rnber 2011 ,., , f' 2 • Survey conducted at all Lansing polling stations on election day (Nov. 8th 2011):- Aim: to gauge Lansing resident's opinions on the prospect of gas drilling in the; Town. Surveys conducted over full polling hours (bam 9prn) in all locations except Lansing `Village (b'am - 5pm). + 916 = town r residents completed,. the survey (45% `of voters that day, 146/6 of all registered voters) Do you fovor.HVHF -gas development in 3 269 270 1. Do .you-. 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Hall— Lansing - - -ville -- Temple - - -- Village 60% 50% 40% `. 30 20% 10% . 0% 1 &3 2 &8 4 5 &7 Eleetlon dlstnct 3 a ix '3 ,e a. � '✓ Xsfix`.„ i�'Ser JJr, .'sti.x .w -4v3�. V a'.r,... �++5.?. o,sldents were surveyed about,thelr:views on gas ri in igh Volume,Hydraullc Fracture (" fracking ") voters that day completed the survey (14% of the ed electorafe In the Town) across all districts . entl a- cross -the town, the mcljorlty of residents' who tethe survey`favor the Town, Board taking,action to duce stncterlocal Jaws to: control )egatlVe`'impacts'0f ia '(85 % -of respondents - 3 drilling:fromthe Town -(64% of respondents) mmltteia asks that the Board factor i`n the Town is responses as they work to prepare for �ddling In NYS Resident Charlie Nedrow of 418 Davis Road stated that he voted at Fire Station 3 (Lansingville) at 6:05 a.m. and there was nobody there with the survey at that time. Mr. Nedrow wanted to know how many people surveyed owned 10 acres or more? Mr. Butler stated that this was not a question that was asked. Mr. Nedrow also asked Mr. Butler how many survey administrators approve or disapprove of gas drilling. Mr. Butler guessed that most of the survey administrators do not support gas drilling. He reiterated administrators were told that they don't want their opinion they want the opinion of the survey takers. Mr. Nedrow stated that the Town of Lansing should not spend money, we should set tight and watch what other Towns and the DEC do. Mr. Butler stated that other Towns and the County are being very active on this and the Town of Lansing should also. Mr. Nedrow stated that Town of Lansing should not be active. Mr. Zuidema stated that one Town is being sued and can we actually ban gas drilling? Mr. Butler stated no that it is a question of home rule versus what NYS decides. Towns can control activities associated with drilling but they can not regulate drilling. The Town Board thanked Mr. Butler and the volunteers for the survey. me ILI; 11 It ThE * res uslna. IIVF 7 .n ;i5 .e - Afs.a�ns.,.la s�'Ed+' � �"-. �.-- E�.�-- i�.v','�.�:°w«��.�5�"•:.. �.... --.> uva�s» .,e.v�.^....-- .�-..— "-'m -- _ '�^�^�� -'.i'_ {h', , 80% Town North Lansing- Reform 70% .. Hall— Lansing - - -ville -- Temple - - -- Village 60% 50% 40% `. 30 20% 10% . 0% 1 &3 2 &8 4 5 &7 Eleetlon dlstnct 3 a ix '3 ,e a. � '✓ Xsfix`.„ i�'Ser JJr, .'sti.x .w -4v3�. V a'.r,... �++5.?. o,sldents were surveyed about,thelr:views on gas ri in igh Volume,Hydraullc Fracture (" fracking ") voters that day completed the survey (14% of the ed electorafe In the Town) across all districts . entl a- cross -the town, the mcljorlty of residents' who tethe survey`favor the Town, Board taking,action to duce stncterlocal Jaws to: control )egatlVe`'impacts'0f ia '(85 % -of respondents - 3 drilling:fromthe Town -(64% of respondents) mmltteia asks that the Board factor i`n the Town is responses as they work to prepare for �ddling In NYS Resident Charlie Nedrow of 418 Davis Road stated that he voted at Fire Station 3 (Lansingville) at 6:05 a.m. and there was nobody there with the survey at that time. Mr. Nedrow wanted to know how many people surveyed owned 10 acres or more? Mr. Butler stated that this was not a question that was asked. Mr. Nedrow also asked Mr. Butler how many survey administrators approve or disapprove of gas drilling. Mr. Butler guessed that most of the survey administrators do not support gas drilling. He reiterated administrators were told that they don't want their opinion they want the opinion of the survey takers. Mr. Nedrow stated that the Town of Lansing should not spend money, we should set tight and watch what other Towns and the DEC do. Mr. Butler stated that other Towns and the County are being very active on this and the Town of Lansing should also. Mr. Nedrow stated that Town of Lansing should not be active. Mr. Zuidema stated that one Town is being sued and can we actually ban gas drilling? Mr. Butler stated no that it is a question of home rule versus what NYS decides. Towns can control activities associated with drilling but they can not regulate drilling. The Town Board thanked Mr. Butler and the volunteers for the survey. me Michael Koplinka- Loehr: Mr. Koplinka -Loehr provided a Get Your Green Back Tompkins bag for all present. 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TOMPKINS COUNTY IDA — LANSING TOWN CENTER INCENTIVE ZONE PROGRAM, The Town Board discussed the following Tompkins County IDA Lansing Town Center Incentive Zone Program /Policy and Pre - Application: Handouts were provided to all prior to the meeting. 9 Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency Lansing Town Center Incentive Zone Program Endorsed by the Lansing Town Board May 18, 2011 Adopted by the Tompkins County IDA October 21, 2011 The Town of Lansing Comprehensive Plan identifies goals and objectives around creating a vibrant Town Center where higher density housing, commercial services catering to the needs of local residents, and recreational opportunities are established that increase the tax base and create a sense of community in Lansing. The Town currently has very few basic commercial services. It is geographically located 5 miles from the Village of Lansing and more than 10 miles from the City of Ithaca's downtown and Route 13 commercial districts. In order to attract developers to the Town of Lansing, and the Town Center, an incentive program is critical and the requirements imposed to qualify for the incentives need to be reasonable. The Lansing Town Center Incentive Zone Program is being considered to encourage development in the Lansing Town Center. Under this program, the Town of Lansing recommends projects to the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency for consideration of tax incentives. Eligible Projects The Lansing Town Center Incentive Zone Program encourages development within the boundaries of the Town Center as outlined by the Lansing Town Center Map. In general, the Program supports development at higher densities in the Town Center that increase the tax base. The following criteria and community benefits must be met for a project to be eligible. 1. Industrial — Light manufacturing and industrial projects selling a product or service outside of the local area. This definition very broadly includes computer software, agri- business, printing, publishing, and research and development. 2. Retail /Commercial - Retail /commercial projects that make available goods or services not reasonably accessible in the Town of Lansing or that the Town Board believes would benefit the community. Projects may be single story or part of a multi- story, mixed -use development project. 3. Rental Housing — multi - family housing must be at lease two stories and establish a minimum of four new rental units. Projects may be part of a multi- story, mixed -use development project. Mixed income and affordable housing projects are desirable, but not required. 4. Not - For - Profit — Not - for - profit projects qualify for access to low cost tax - exempt bond financing under the regular IDA policies and procedures., Projects must have new construction costs of at least $500,000. In addition, the value of projected incentives must be at least three times the projected fees associated with the project. The IDA may waive the minimum construction cost in circumstances where the public benefit outweighs the project costs. Public Benefits Projects will be evaluated based on the extent to which they meet the public benefits outlined below: - creates permanent or seasonal jobs - employ local construction labor as much as possible - purchase construction materials locally when possible and price competitive use hiring practices that encourage women and minority applicants - increase the property assessed value and generate additional property taxes when appropriate to the project, generate net new sales taxes and /or room occupancy taxes X 275 276 creates synergy with existing activities, such as sharing curb cuts and driveways incorporates public amenities such as benches or bike racks incorporate open space improvements - include mixed uses (commercial and housing) housing projects that include mixed income and /or affordable housing creates quality rental housing to meet the needs of the community Incentive Package Property Tax Abatement — The standard Lansing Town Center Incentive Zone property tax abatement will begin at 90% in year one and decrease in equal increments over seven (7) years. The abatement will only impact taxes on improvements to the property and not taxes on the existing value. The IDA retains the ability to offer more or less than the standard Lansing Town Center Incentive Zone abatement based on an analysis of the impact on the economy, the needs of the business, and input from the Town of Lansing. The IDA may negotiate additional abatements based on financial need. Sales Tax Abatement — The applicant will be exempt from both the local and State portion of sales tax on construction materials, equipment, and furnishings associated with the project. The IDA will pass the sales tax abatement on to a tenant in a retail /commercial space only if the type of business meets the eligibility requirements of the Lansing Town Center Incentive Zone. Mortgage Recording Tax — The applicant will be exempt from the State portion of the Mortgage Recording Tax ($2.50 per $1,000). Local Purchasing and Hiring Practices The IDA requires all recipients of IDA incentives to make every effort to purchase goods and services from Tompkins County businesses and to hire Tompkins County residents. The IDA is especially supportive of projects that make a specific commitment to hire women and minorities during the construction phase and as permanent full -time workers of the project's operating businesses. The IDA may require detailed information concerning the applicant's past and projected purchasing and employment practices. Fees Administrative Fees —The applicant is responsible for paying the IDA Administrative Fee at the time of closing. This fee will be equal to 1 % of the total value of expenses that are positively impacted by IDA incentives. This includes the value of construction of improvements to property that is impacted by property and sales tax abatement and the value of furniture, fixtures and equipment that are impacted by sales tax abatement. It will not include any purchases, such as manufacturing equipment, where the IDA does not deliver an incentive. Soft Costs (legal, consulting, financial, architectural and engineering fees) will be included in the amount considered as total value of expenses. In an attempt to make its incentive program cost effective for smaller projects, the IDA will reimburse the applicant for 100% of the Administrative Fee, IDA Counsel Fee, and IDA Bond Counsel Fee associated with the IDA involvement in the project if the total project cost is less than $1 Million. For total project cost greater than $1 Million but less than $2 Million, the reimbursement of fees will be reimbursed on a sliding scale that declines from 100% to 0% gradually based on project size. There will be no reimbursement of fees for projects with costs over $2 Million. The reimbursement will take the form of additional property tax abatement credited to the business in the initial years of the Payment In Lieu of Tax agreement (PILOT). The IDA retains the right to determine the credit the applicant will receive. For projects where there is no property tax abatement, there will not be any form of fee reimbursement. IDA Counsel Fees — The applicant is also responsible for paying the IDA for all legal costs it incurs including IDA Counsel and Bond Counsel fees. Applicant Attorney Fees — The applicant is responsible for its own attorney fees associated with closing IDA incentives. 11E Application Process 277 Tompkins County Area Development, Inc. (TCAD) provides administrative and marketing services to the IDA. Potential applicants should work with TCAD to determine whether the proposed project is eligible. If the project appears to be eligible, TCAD will work with the applicant to apply for assistance. It is strongly advised that a potential applicant meet with TCAD staff as early in the process as possible to determine if the dollar value of the proposed incentives exceeds the associated fees. Based on the nature of the project and the incentives requested, the following will occur: 1. Pre- Application — A developer seeking a tax abatement under this program must first submit a preapplication to the Town of Lansing. The application will be in such a form that it identifies which criteria the project is eligible under and outlines the community benefits achieved by the project. 2. Town Recommendation — The Town of Lansing must recommend, by resolution, the project to the IDA. All projects are still subject to Planning and Zoning Board approvals and other normal requirements. 3. IDA Application — A full IDA application will be submitted to the IDA accompanied by the Pre - Application and a resolution from the Town of Lansing. The IDA will make an independent determination of the project, weighing the costs and benefits of any tax incentives it delivers. The IDA recognizes that, in adopting the Lansing Town Center Incentive Zone, it is accepting that it may favor some local businesses over others in an effort to influence location decisions. The IDA also recognizes that the negative impact on existing businesses may outweigh the benefits gained from locating new development within the Zone. The IDA will also evaluate the potential impact on other governmental entities, including school districts. 4. Public Hearing — Following an initial review, the IDA will, if favorably disposed toward a project, schedule a public hearing on the proposed incentive package. Standard IDA policies apply with regards to public hearing notification and other requirements. S. IDA Determination — Following a public hearing, the IDA will make a determination on the project. No final decision may be reached by the IDA until SEQR requirements have been met by the developer. 6. Notification and Reporting — The IDA will notify the Town of Lansing and appropriate taxing jurisdictions once a project is approved. The IDA may diminish or rescind incentives should the project materially change. IDA agreements generally have claw back requirements. 7. Applications under this policy may not be accepted after December 31, 2021 unless the IDA and the Town of Lansing vote to extend the policy beyond that date. Refer to Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency Mission, Policies and Procedures for additional information. Lansing Town Center Map 278 Supervisor Pinney asked if there were any questions from the public. Mr. Zuidema commented on the map that was provided. Mr. Zuidema indicated that this map was much clearer and in color. Ray Sill's farm is an R3 and possibly and Rl. He encouraged the Town Board not to do anything to change it and make it so that it is irreversibly taken away from agriculture. Supervisor Pinney stated that this does not change the current zoning. Councilperson Miller stated that the whole proposed Town Center Development is not to encroach upon agriculture. 12 Dan Veaner asked what committee this came from. It was stated that it came from the Town Center Committee and the Economic Development Committee. Further discussion was held on Ag Land Protection and land being leased for organic farming. A copy of the application was provided for people to review. 279 Mr. Zuidema suggested that Conlon Road be the continuous road and not the new road. Supervisor Pinney stated that this was a great idea. Councilperson Miller stated that there will be workshop sessions where new ideas and input will be generated and she encouraged people to participate. Maureen Cowen asked for clarification on the sequence of the application. Supervisor Pinney explained the process. The completed developer application comes before the Town Board to approve or deny. If approved it is then submitted to the Tompkins County IDA for their approval for the tax incentive. The developer would still continue with the current process of site plan review with the Town of Lansing Planning Board. It is an option for a developer to apply for the tax incentives within the restricted Town Center area. Councilperson Wilcox stated that this opens up the opportunity for controlled commercial growth that will benefit the taxpayers of Lansing. Maureen Cowen asked the Town Board to consider a future Planner for the Town of Lansing. Councilperson Miller stated that when this process gets started she hopes there is a lot of enthusiasm. She encourages people to attend the meetings to all work together and share their ideas. PLANNING and ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REPORT: Monthly Report: The monthly activity report for the month of October was given to all Board Members and the Town Clerk. PARK and RECREATION DEPARTMENT REPORT: Mr. Colt reviewed the following report with the Town Board: Parks & Recreation Department Town Board Meeting 11/15/11 RECREATION • Our Youth Cheerleaders placed 2nd this season at the yearend competition. Last year we won the championship and many thought vie did this year too!! The kids had another very successful experience putting in a lot of effort. • Bowling has started and takes place afterschool on Monday's. The class is full and sold out. • The Basketball Program started last night. We have already made plans to adjust our numbers to move all of our 6th graders to the Middle School 13 280 Gym. This move needed to be done for safety allowing more room in the gyms for the players. • Gymnastics has also started and takes place afterschool on Friday's. This class is full and is also closed out. • Youth Wrestling is scheduled to start November 29th and will run through February IOth. • Early Childhood Music Class is currently taking registrations for a Holiday Session. This is a very new program for us and is for children that are infants to 5 years of age. • Adult classes are ongoing with Adult Open Swim, AM Strength & Stretch, Step Cardio and now a new addition with ZUMBA classes. • The Youth Service "High School Helpers" program has 3 students working for us now. Two of the students are chaperones for the Bowling Program and 1 student is cleaning and organizing our athletic equipment prior to end of season storage. PARKS • Our main shop has been cleaned and organized for winter equipment storage. • With this late warmer weather we were able to purchase several plantings and those trees and plants were actually planted this morning. • We do have specific trees identified for removal, but will wait now until later when the ground freezes. Lansing Pathways Committee Report: • Pathways completed a mulching project on Nov 5th with the help of committee members and a few enthusiastic community volunteers. The mulch was donated by Cascadilla Tree service. Two loads of mulch were spread under the area we refer to as the "grove." It is adjacent to the parking area as you enter off 34B. It looks nice and is ready for a few benches and a kiosk. • We are also looking forward to the snow season and planning for sharing the trail with the snowmobilers. We will be working with the snowmobilers to establish signage for sharing the space. Maureen Cowen Lansing Pathways APPROVE MINUTES. A copy of the minutes of October 26, 2011 and November 9, 2011, having been furnished to the Board Members beforehand, the Supervisor asked for a motion to make corrections or to accept the same as submitted. 14 RESOLUTION 11494 Councilperson Wilcox moved that the minutes of October 26, 2011 and November 9, 2011 are herby approved as submitted. Councilperson Miller seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Councilperson Martin Christopher Councilperson Robert Cree Councilperson Kathy Miller Councilperson Connie Wilcox Supervisor A. Scott Pinney APPROVE AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS: RESOLUTION 11 495 Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Councilperson Wilcox moved that the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following bills and to make the following budget modifications. CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 011 DATED 11/15/11 AUDITED VOUCHER #'s 1096-1175 PREPAY VOUCHER #'s AUDITED TA VOUCHER #'s PREPAY TA VOUCHER #'s FUND GENERAL FUND HIGHWAY FUND LANSING LIGHTING LANSING WATER DISTRICTS TRUST & AGENCY 1096 — 1100 100 — 105 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS WARREN RD SEWER- CAPITAL PROJ LANSING SEWER DISTRICTS DEBT SERVICE $ 32.118.06 $ 115,457.13 142.64 $ 118,155.01 25,316.81 $ 609.75 $ 123.10 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS General Fund A FROM TO FOR AMOUNT A 1990.400 A1420.400 From Contingency to Attorney Cont 10,000.00 A 1630.405 A 1630.400 From Comm Center Repairs to Comm Center Contractual 700.00 *1990.400 A1640.400 From Contingency to Town Barn Rd Cont 185.00 *1990.400 A9040.800 From Contingency to Workers Comp Ins 11662.00 General Fund B 15 281 282 B8020.200 B8020.402 From Planning Board Equipment to PB Legal 88020.401 B9040.800 From Planning Board Engineering to Workers Comp Ins Highway Fund DA DA9060.800 DA9040.800 From Health Ins to Workers Comp Ins Highway Fund DB D135112.400 DB9040.800 From Road Improv Cont to Workers Comp Water District SW SW599 SW8320.400 From Fund Balance to Source of Supply Cont SW9030.800 SW9050.800 From Social Security to Workers Comp Ins 2,000.00 460.00 1,285.00 705.00 50,213.00 420.00 Councilperson Cree seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Councilperson Martin Christopher Councilperson Robert Cree Councilperson Kathy Miller Councilperson Connie Wilcox Supervisor A. Scott Pinney BOARD MEMBER REPORTS. Marty Christopher: - No Report Robert Cree: - No Report Kathy Miller: Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Councilperson Miller reported she attended the Planning Committee Meeting for the Ithaca - Tompkins County Transportation Council today. Connie Wilcox: - No Report A. Scott Pinney - Monthly Report: The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of October to all Board Members and to the Town Clerk Town Counsel Report: No Report ADJOURN MEETING. RESOLUTION 11496 Supervisor Pinney moved to ADJOURN THE NOVEMBER 15, 2011 TOWN BOARD MEETING AT 6 :50 PM. Councilperson Christopher seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Councilperson Martin Christopher Councilperson Robert Cree Councilperson Kathy Miller Councilperson Connie Wilcox Supervisor A. Scott Pinney Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk. Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye Respectfully Submitted, Debbie S. Crandall 16