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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05-02 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING May 2, 2012 A Special 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 7:02 p.m. The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor, Kathy Miller and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll call by Darlene Marshall, Deputy Town Clerk, showed the following to be PRESENT: Kathy Miller, Supervisor Andra Benson, Councilperson Robert Cree, Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, Councilperson Edward LaVigne, Councilperson ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Guy Krogh, Town Attorney, Sharon Butler Bowman, Bookkeeper/Personnel Officer, Dan Veaner, Russ Givens, Jennifer Miller, Dan Konowalow, Marcy Rosenkrantz, Susan Miller, Marlaine Darfler, Tony Rudy, Larry Beck, Chris Gill, Susan Mehringer, Sue Ruoff, Deborah Trumbull, Maureen Cowen, Dave and Joyce Heck, Paul Kempkes, William Monroe,Nancy Ostman, Ron Ostman, Mike Koplinka-Loehr, Bren Piller, Fred Schwarz, Karen Edelstein, Joseph Wetmone, Maureen Carroll, John Dean, Bill Hinderliter, Sarah Thomson, Keith Thomson, Jeremy Dietrich,Margaret McCasland, Kathleen Hulsebosch, Katrina Binkewicz, Frank Barry, Natalia Emlen, Roger Hopkins, Vicki Bland, Stephanie Behler, Tom Butler, Linda VanApeldoorn, Gay Nicholson, Nick Vaczek, Linda Westlake, Reenie Sandsted, Dan Broadway and a few other residents. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Supervisor Kathy Miller asked if anyone would like to address the Board on any matters other than the Public Hearing for the Moratorium. No one present wished to address the Town Board. LOCAL LAW#1 FOR 2012,MORATORIUM AND PROHIBITION WITHIN THE TOWN OF LANSING OF HIGH-IMPACT INDUSTRIAL USES, INCLUDING NATURAL GAS AND PETROLEUM EXPLORATION AND EXTRACTION ACTIVITIES, THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF NATURAL GAS, AND THE DISPOSAL OF NATURAL GAS OR PETROLEUM EXTRACTION,EXPLORATION, AND PRODUCTION WASTES OPEN PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION 12-89 Councilperson Robert Cree moved TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW#1 FOR 2012,MORATORIUM AND PROHIBITION WITHIN THE TOWN OF LANSING OF HIGH-IMPACT INDUSTRIAL USES, INCLUDING NATURAL GAS AND PETROLEUM EXPLORATION AND EXTRACTION ACTIVITIES, THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF NATURAL GAS,AND THE DISPOSAL OF NATURAL GAS OR PETROLEUM EXTRACTION, EXPLORATION,AND PRODUCTION WASTES at 7:05 PM. Councilperson Ruth Hopkins seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Councilperson Andra Benson Aye Councilperson Robert Cree Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye 1 Larry Beck of 12 Dug Road, Chairman of the Lansing Gas Drilling Oversight Committee, indicated that as a result of just under 1,000 responses to the survey taken on Election Day, 64%were for a ban. He thinks the moratorium is the natural process to set up for a future ban. He thanked the Board. Karen Edelstein of 397 Salmon Creek Road would like to encourage the Board to pass the moratorium on gas drilling in the Town. She indicated that we are at a crossroads in the history of the Town. The courses the Town takes,whether to allow gas drilling or not, would change life forever. While still unclear if fracking will come to New York State or to Tompkins County, the moratorium provides the chance to step back, look back, and assess what the Town really needs to consider for its future. Whether or not fracking is going to happen, you have a comprehensive plan which at this point compared to other plans has a long way to go before it becomes the valuable document it needs to be. We shouldn't be in a hurry to get the gas out of the ground. Gas prices are at an all time low right now. If we wait, we are only in a better position. She encouraged the Board again to pass the moratorium. Fred Schwarz of 823 Auburn Road has been a resident since 2009 and is a member of the Gas Drilling Oversight Committee. He whole heartedly supports the Moratorium. The poll dealt with the real act of voters in the Town of Lansing, which indicated a sizeable number of the people are questioning high volume hydrofracking. He hopes the committee will decide in favor of this Moratorium. Jeremy Dietrich of 50 Ludlowville Road grew up in Lansing and his education focused in Aquatic Sciences. He supports the moratorium which would offer an enormous ability to collect baseline data to help protect us. This could be important as gas drilling develops over time. He was invited to participate on an oil pipeline safety review council in Montana after a spill two summers ago. Landowners who had property damage from the spill couldn't prove where the damage came from because they didn't have data prior to the spill. He hopes this one year moratorium will allow us to gather the needed data. Vicki Bland of 641 Lansing Station Road is so relieved the Board is considering the moratorium. She submitted a copy of a notice indicating the Town of Scipio has also enacted a moratorium to the Board. Frank Barry of 219 East Lansing Road stated if fracking comes to Lansing, he would want to leave. The things that seem to be of most concern are air pollution and the water supply. He asked the Board to vote for the moratorium. Roger Hopkins of 163 Asbury Road encouraged the Board to pass the moratorium which would give the Town time to work out a long term plan. Natyla Emlin of 119 East Lake Road is opposed to fracking and in favor of the moratorium. She indicated we should consider the impact on small businesses and local organic farms. There are many small businesses that would be adversely impacted if we do fracking. The year moratorium would give us time to access those. Marlaine Darfler of 518 Scoffield Road wants to go on record that she supports the moratorium on gas drilling and heavy industrial uses within the Town for one year. John Dean of 8 Conlon Road was involved in the design and building of the light house at Myers. It amazed him that within a week or two the art work of children in the elementary school reflected this. He can't imagine fracking towers and ponds. He supports the moratorium and stated that this should not be done in New York State. Sara Thomson of 823 Van Ostrand Road stated they have an organic farm and a B&B. Lansing is starting to come into its own as a destination for people who are coming from NYC and other cities. We are just starting to see the economic factors of that and the benefits of what we can achieve here in Tompkins County. Different than what we can achieve if we become an industrial part of the World. We have a lot to offer, a lot to save, and to be thankful for. We should try and make the best of what we already have. We are a strong community. We can do better than what people think we should become. 2 She supports the moratorium for a year and another year and another year. She thanked the Board. Tony Rudy of 53 Lansing Station Road has been a resident here since 2007. He doesn't support the moratorium. It is a surprise to him being this late in the game. He has studied this because he was concerned with the issues such as ground water quality, waste water disposal and heavy traffic. He doesn't want to minimize those concerns but he has also seen a wealth of benefits that fracking gas exploration has provided communities. He hopes the Board will consider these things. Keith Thomson of 823 Van Ostrand Road would like to comment on the idea of sustainability. A lot of what potentially could happen would have a long term negative effect on our community and the State. For short term financial gain, he thinks the environmental degradation is extraordinary. He supports the moratorium and an additional moratorium along with banning hydrofracking in the State. Brenda Pillar of 3 Fowler Lane indicated her neighbor told her if fracking comes to Lansing she would have to get earth quake insurance. Brenda told her that is the least you should get. Once the water supply is gone, there won't be anything here for her. She officially supports the moratorium and would like to see a ban on fracking. Dan Broadway of 6 Maple Avenue has lived here over 30 years. He has been following the topic and finds something new every day. He just learned that the waste from fracking dumped in sewage treatment plants kills the good bacteria in these plants. If we can advertise that we had the foresight to ban this and we have a clean environment, he sees people wanting to come here to set down roots and build houses. He supports the moratorium and would like a ban. Susan Miller of 194 Buck Road supports the moratorium and then a ban. Katrina Binkewicz of 485 Ridge Road stated there has been increase drought in the Country. We are blessed with not very many wind storms, no forest fires, and with water. This will be a place where people will want to come. She stated we have to treasure the water we have. She supports the moratorium. Kathleen Hosebosch of 145 Triphammer Terrace indicated she supports the moratorium. Mike Koplinka- Loehr of 118 Ross Road supports the moratorium. He hopes it will lead to increase quality and care in preserving the character of our community. It's time to protect the interests of the Town and residents. He believes the Governor and the DEC will eventually allow hydrofracking in New York State. This will be the Town's protection. He thanked the Board for their diligence and care. Gay Nicholson of 1 Maple Avenue is in full support of the moratorium and hopefully an eventual ban. Taking control of our own destinies and fulfilling them is the path of wisdom. She is appreciative of the Board's efforts. She wants to go on record as being in favor of it. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION 12-90 All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Councilperson Andra Benson moved to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW#1 FOR 2012, MORATORIUM AND PROHIBITION WITHIN THE TOWN OF LANSING OF HIGH-IMPACT INDUSTRIAL USES,INCLUDING NATURAL GAS AND PETROLEUM EXPLORATION AND EXTRACTION ACTIVITIES, THE UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF NATURAL GAS,AND THE DISPOSAL OF NATURAL GAS OR PETROLEUM EXTRACTION, EXPLORATION,AND 3 PRODUCTION WASTES at 7:34 PM. Councilperson Robert Cree seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Councilperson Andra Benson Aye Councilperson Robert Cree Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller asked the Town Board Members for their comments. Supervisor Kathy Miller stated that it always amazes her that economic trumps health. That basically is what this is. We are not sure about the health consequences of fracking. The CDC is doing studies that started in Texas which are at the most 5 years old. It takes 20 years to finish studies and come up with statistics. In Philadelphia studies found that individuals who lived around refineries had a 500 percent greater chance of contracting different cancers. She stated it doesn't matter how much money you have, money can't buy you health. She is concerned there are too many questions to be answered. They are using chemicals that are not good for human beings or animals. She read an article that said 80 percent of all cancers are probably caused by environmental factors. Roads can be fixed, and we can deal with traffic back and forth. Her concern is for our health especially that of young people. Young people who are growing, are affected more than those who are older. Councilperson Robert Cree stated he is very appreciative of everyone coming out. It is very nice to see so many people here in support of, or not in support of, and just voicing their concerns. He stated there is so much information available. We really don't fully understating the impacts hydrofracking has or may have and he doesn't think we will for years down the road. Given the proximity of Lansing to Cayuga Lake, he takes considerable exception as he reviews this. We have to think about not only our community but the communities that surround the lake. In the event that whatever is underground flows into that lake, we potentially could be responsible for other towns and their health and well being. What weighs on his mind is the huge impact that potentially is out there given our proximity to our quality of water, which we rely on for so many things. He stated again that he appreciates all the comments. He expects that we will learn quite a bit over this next year. Councilperson Ruth Hopkins stated as she campaigned, she became increasingly impressed with this community and folks willingness to reach out and learn as much as they could about this issue. She is impressed with the ongoing education in this community thru the formal educational forums by the Drilling Committee and the people that have come out and asked questions. She thinks that we will continue to work on this process as we go forward. She agrees that we have to take special interest in the health considerations,because we only get one chance at that. Councilperson Andra Benson states her family owns an organic farm. About seven years ago, they decided to convert from traditional to organic farming. She was reading a lot about the chemicals they used in the soil for pesticides and the high incidence of cancer with this use. Besides hurting the cows and milk, it was really hurting them. About 8 years ago they signed a gas drilling lease assuming it was traditional gas drilling. They thought they might make some money. They started reading and realized it was hydrofracking. They have since gotten out of the lease. The thought of money is always swaying. It would be nice not to work so hard but our lifestyle would be absolutely terrible if hydrofracking came and polluted the water. The gas companies buy bottled water for homeowners who have problems with their wells. No one is going to buy bottled water for cows. That would be the end of their farming. She would like to see the Town ban it completely. The majority of New York State does not want this. According to surveys, the rural areas said no, the urban areas majority said no, but in the suburban area, the majority said yes. She thought of course, it is not in their backyard. Councilperson Edward LaVigne thanked everyone for coming. He wants the Governor and all the other politicians in Albany to stay out of this. Let the home rule decide what 4 we should do. He thinks the risk is way too high for the benefit right now. He is going to push for the moratorium. He encourages everyone to push forward on this. If we don't do what this moratorium is designed to do, we won't be able to do another next year. He doesn't want to leave this Town vulnerable and he will not push for fracking. Supervisor Kathy Miller states this has been great. She wishes more people would come more often. She stated the Board will vote on the moratorium at the meeting on May 16, 2012. After that the work begins. The comprehensive plan and the land use ordinance need to be looked at. The aquifers need to be studied. We need to look at our natural resources, roads and various other things around the Town. We are going to need your help to do that. This is a long list and it is going to be a lot of work. She encouraged everyone to find the time to join a group or organization. The moratorium can be extended if we show we have accomplished something. If we sit around and don't get anything done we won't be able to extend it. Supervisor Kathy Miller commented the current Board listens to what people have to say whether it is this issue or something else. They discuss the input. If there is any other issue that anyone is interested in, be sure to contact them. Supervisor Miller also stated that Senator Nizzolio and Assemblywoman Barbara Lifton both would like to see fracking banned in the Fingerlakes Region. She encouraged everyone to write to them in support of their efforts. LANSING HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD REQUEST TO INCREASE MEMBERSHIP: Councilperson Edward LaVigne explained the following resolution. RESOLUTION 12-91 RESOLUTION REQUESTING A SPECIAL ACT OF THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LANSING HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD CONSIST OF SEVEN MEMBERS The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Housing Authority §547 a municipal housing authority created and established for the Town of Lansing in the County of Tompkins for the accomplishment of any or all of the purposes specified in article eighteen of the Constitution of the State of New York. Constitutes a body corporate and politic,be perpetual in duration and currently consists of five members; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Housing Authority wishes to become a seven member board; and WHEREAS,under Public Housing Law § 30 the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is requesting a special act of the New York State Legislature authorizing the request; and WHEREAS,upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby request a special act of the New York State Legislature to authorize the addition of two board members to the Town of Lansing Housing Authority Board to then consist of seven members, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of the Resolution to House of Representatives, Richard Hanna,New York State Senator, Michael F. Nozzolio and New York State Assemblywoman, Barbara S. Lifton. 5 The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Edward LaVigne, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson Aye Councilperson Robert Cree Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on May 2, 2012. RECOGNIZE SEWER COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Councilperson Robert Cree explained the following resolution. Supervisor Kathy Miller stated that a chairman is not listed as the committee meets weekly and has a facilitator with duties rotating. RESOLUTION 12-92 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MEMBERS OF THE TOWN OF LANSING SEWER COMMITTEE The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing would like to recognize and acknowledge the members of the Town of Lansing Sewer Committee and WHEREAS,upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing recognizes the following Sewer Committee Members: Kathy Miller, Supervisor, Edward LaVigne, Councilperson, Jeff Overstrom, Engineering & Planning Coordinator, Community Members: Dale Baker, Mark Booth, C.J. DelVecchio,Noel Desch, Tom Jones, Judy Malys, Andy Sciarabba along with support staff, Jay Franklin, Director Tompkins County Assessment, David Herrick, Town Engineer, and Guy Krogh, Town Attorney. The questions of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Robert Cree, duly seconded by Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson Aye Councilperson Robert Cree Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on May 2, 2012. SET POLICY FOR CWD DISTRICT OUTSIDE USER AGREEMENT: Attorney Guy Krogh explained the difference between inside users and outside users for the CWD. The Town is adopting a policy which is step one to create an outside user agreement and an outside user policy. This will speed up the process for people connecting to public water. It will save a lot of engineering and legal fees. Citizens will also save a lot of money and time. 6 Supervisor Kathy Miller stated that sometimes people are out of water. It would be a hardship waiting to get water if they went thru the old process. This process will also save money. There are many good reasons for doing this. RESOLUTION 12-93 RESOLUTION ADOPTING OUT OF DISTRICT USER AGREEMENT AND POLICY FOR CWD BACK-LOT EXTENSIONS The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, over the years since the Consolidated Water District was formed the Town had utilized a standard review policy for district extensions to small areas and single users known as the (Water District Extension Policy for Back Lots," which policy generally permitted properties adjacent to the CWD boundaries, or to any CWD mains or extensions, the ability to obtain municipal water from the CWD by processing a request for a back-lot extension through the Article 12-A process and so incorporating the land into the CWD; and WHEREAS, this process has become administratively cumbersome given the large number of back-lot requests received per year, and the Town has thus considered more cost efficient alternatives for providing municipal water to those who want it; and WHEREAS, this action and approval re Type II Actions under SEQRA such that no environmental review is required: and WHEREAS, and upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the current back-lot policy is amended to no longer require individual Article 12-A procedures that cause excess costs for citizens and the Town, and which require substantial waiting periods; instead adopting an outside of district user policy, as reflected below and in the accompanying agreement, which agreement with back-lot parcel owners be and hereby is approved; and it is further RESOLVED, that the existing "Water District Extension Policy for Back Lots" be and hereby is amended to read as follows: CWD BACK LOT AND OUTSIDE USER POLICY DEFINITION: A parcel or property shall be deemed an eligible "back lot extension" when it is substantially adjacent to an existing boundary of the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District("CWD") or any extension of the CWD. REQUIREMENTS: All applicants shall meet the following requirements and be bound by the same: 1. An applicant shall be required to procure and provide water line easements satisfactory to the Town. Such easements shall be formally dedicated to the Town or the CWD. All required permits, including, but not limited to, CWD, Bolton Point, Department of Health, and Highway Construction permits, shall be obtained before any ground is disturbed or any lines or interconnections are installed. 2. All required meters, meter pits, back flow devices, water lines and related appurtenances shall be procured and installed at the expense of the Applicant unless the Town otherwise agrees in writing. 3. All rules of the CWD and rules of Bolton Point shall be adhered to, and any and all required or desired inspections shall be permitted by applicant upon reasonable request. 7 4. Applicants must sign an outside user agreement which, among other things, requires that the applicant pay a water rate of 1.5 times the full rate charged to users of the CWD who are located within the geographic mapped boundaries of the CWD or any of its extensions. Such rate is subject to change. Applicants must sign a developer's agreement. Additionally, preference by law is given to those inside the CWD (and its extensions) such that the applicant is advised that in the event of water shortages, any lack of supply, or an emergency, access to municipal water may be terminated by the Town. 5. Applicants shall consent and agree to any future incorporation of their lands into the CWD. Any failure to so cooperate may result in the termination of the applicant's right to continue to utilize municipal water. POLICY CONSIDERATIONS AND APPROVALS: 1. In determining whether to grant a back-lot extension request to hook up to the CWD and become an out of district user, the Town Board shall consider each request upon a case-by-case basis and the following factors shall be considered: (i) The amount of road frontage that may be excluded from any future extension in the area, or the creation or continuation of islands of land within the CWD that would not be incorporated into the CWD, if the back lot request is approved or denied; (ii) Any effect that allowing a back lot extension may have upon a future district extension that could be formed in the area; (iii) The quality and quantity of water otherwise available to the applicant, and any other exigent or emergency factors that affect the applicant's need or desire to obtain municipal water; (iv) The hydraulic effect of allowing the back lot extension, including upon available water volumes and pressures in the area and the CWD generally; (v) The amount of acreage proposed to be included or excluded from the CWD; (vi) Whether the proposed use of water is for existing or new or proposed structures; and (vii) Any other factor the Town Board finds to be reasonably related to the request of the applicant. 2. If, upon weighing the above factors, the Town Board approves the back lot extension, then the applicants must sign the outside user agreement. Once so signed, the applicant shall work directly with the Code Office to schedule the work, connections, and the obtaining of any required permits. 3. Periodically, as the Town Board may determine, the several outside users of the CWD shall be incorporated into the CWD pursuant to Article 12-A of the Town Law (or pursuant to any other lawful process or procedure). The filing of any application for a back lot shall be and be deemed as an approval of any future Article 12-A or other procedure, and each applicant shall support such amendment of the CWD boundary line to formally incorporate their lands; applicants shall not request a referendum in opposition thereto and shall support such extension if any referendum is otherwise required. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Robert Cree, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson Aye 8 Councilperson Robert Cree Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on May 2, 2012. ADJOURN MEETING: RESOLUTION 12-94 Councilperson Ruth Hopkins moved to ADJOURN THE MAY 2, 2012 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING AT 8:03 PM to commence the WORK SESSION MEETING. Councilperson Edward LaVigne seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Councilperson Andra Benson Aye Councilperson Robert Cree Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk. Respectfully submitted, Darlene Marshall 9 TOWN BOARD WORK SESSION MEETING May 2, 2012 TOWN HALL BOARD ROOM, 29 AUBURN RD,LANSING, NY PLEASE NOTE: The primary purpose of the Town Board Work Session is to be informational/educational for the benefit of the Board Members. Public comment will be taken at the Regular Meetings when the items are scheduled on the agenda. Meeting Time: 8:10 pm— 10:15 pm Town Board Members Present: Kathy Miller, Supervisor Andra Benson, Councilperson Robert Cree, Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, Councilperson Edward LaVigne, Councilperson Also Present: Town Attorney Guy Krogh, Sharon Butler Bowman, Bookkeeper/Personnel Officer, Darlene Marshall, Deputy Town Clerk, Pathways Committee Topics of Discussion: Resolution for Full Time Cleaner Position—Will Proceed with Temporary Full Time Cleaner Position. Resolution will be prepared for the 05/16/12 meeting. This will be on a temporary basis until December 31, 2012. It will be discussed at budget time to consider extending the position into the future. Shared Services Agreement—An Official Resolution will be needed to enter into an agreement with Lansing Community Library for four(4)hours of shared cleaning services. The salary will be paid by Lansing Library with benefits, on a prorated basis. Retirement Hours Reporting for New York State— Sharon Butler Bowman informed the Board that Town Clerk, Debbie Crandall attended a Retirement Workshop at the Town Clerk's Annual Conference. The workshop addressed forms that are required to be in compliance with New York State Retirement Reporting. The Town needs to change the forms currently used, Sharon Butler Bowman and Debbie Crandall will work together on this to acquire the information for Resolutions to be passed at the 05/16/2012 meeting. Community Center Rules and Regulations—Due to safety concerns, kitchen use is discontinued until the stove has been replaced. Once the kitchen is back to working condition, the rules and regulations will be discussed. Pathways Presentation—The Pathways Committee gave a power point presentation which they will present to other interested organizations. Sewer Committee Meeting—Town Board Members were asked to come to the Sewer Committee Meeting on May 9t' at 2:00 p.m. With no further business to discuss the meeting ended at 10:15 pm. Notes were taken by Supervisor, Kathy Miller and executed by Deputy Town Clerk, Darlene Marshall 10