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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-10-03 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING
October 3, 2012
A Special Meeting of the Lansing Town Board was held at the Town Hall Board Room,
29 Auburn Road, Lansing,NY on the above date at 7:00 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
ALSO PRESENT: Guy Krogh, Town Attorney, Janice Johnson, Tompkins County,
David Herrick, T. G. Miller, Dan Veaner, Dick Taylor, Deanne Poitras, Guy Poitras, Jr.,
Andy Sciarabba, Claes Nyberg, Ted Laux,Noel Desch, Dale Baker, Maureen Cowen,
Peg Stoyell, Susan Schuster, Beth Acoff, Ian Creelman and a few other attendees.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
Claes Nyberg, 420 Ridge Road:
Mr. Nyberg feels it is very important that people get to vote on sewer. Mr. Nyberg asked
if someone like himself that is not allowed to vote can collect signatures to bring to
permissive referendum. Attorney Guy Krogh indicated that he thought he could but he
would look into this and get back to Mr.Nyberg.
Mr.Nyberg asked when he could start collecting signatures. Attorney Guy Krogh
informed him that signatures can be collected after adoption of the conditional order
approving the district and what would notify him of this was to ask someone or see the
notice of permissive referendum published in the newspaper. He can have someone
create the form for him but when it comes to special districts the Town is required by
statue to provide it for him if he asks for it. Attorney Guy Krogh indicated he can
provide the Clerk with this form if Mr.Nyberg asks for it.
Mr.Nyberg also asked about voting by absentee ballots. Attorney Guy Krogh informed
him that this special election is a non town wide special election not a general or biennial
election. The Town Law has a provision under section 84 and 84A for absentee ballots
but because it turns on the definition of what is an absentee ballot in the Election Law the
Attorney General and State Comptroller and courts have ruled that absentee voting is not
permitted in a special district special town election. So there would be no absentee
voting.
Mr.Nyberg asked if he is not qualified to collect signatures can the person who signs the
petition be the one to collect the signatures. Attorney Guy Krogh indicated yes as long as
they are a qualified elector. There's different qualifications to sign the petition forms
than there are to be a signatory to the petition. Attorney Guy Krogh will get the
information to Mr. Nyberg on who can collect signatures.
YOUTH SERVICES PRESENTATION:
Susan Schuster thanked the Board for allowing them to make the presentation. Lansing
Youth Committee Members Dick Taylor, Ian Creelman, Beth Acoff, and Peg Stoyell
introduced themselves. Janice Johnson, Community Youth Services Coordinator
provided Board Members with the following handout and gave a power point
presentation. Ms. Johnson indicated that the Lansing Youth Services is 25 years old this
year and is a sub committee of the Recreation Committee. Youth Development Programs
are what the Lansing Youth Services provide. Research has shown that youth that
develop life skills are less likely to engage in at risk behavior. Janice Johnson explained
that Lansing Youth Services is part of a bigger system called the Municipal Youth
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Service System and is part of Tompkins County Youth Services Department. It was
created in 1988 by the County Legislature. They provide funds to all municipalities in
Tompkins County.
A municipality qualifies by creating a local plan and matching County and State funds
that are provided. The money can't be used for recreation programs only youth
development programs. Fees may be charged but no youth can be turned away for the
inability to pay.
This program was set up to let the community decide what programs are needed and will
work best for them. Local staff work in individual communities and administration is
centralized so it is cost effective.
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2012 Profile of Town of Lansing
(exelndtnp Village of Lansing except where noted)
t. General Po,nlydle,..Drmoora shies and Flooding
• Like most other Tompkins County
municipalities,the town of Lansing mown,by Aga Weep:,2400.2010
Lasing grew in overall population +rx
from 2000-2010.Total Population
in 2010 was 7,504. sac
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• 82 %of the Town of Lansing's en _
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91.9%of Lansing population was
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• Approximately 11%of Tompkins
County youth,ages 0-17,live -'ax
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Lansing.Overall 0-17 youth -lux
population decreased by 13%from 'mac ABA.
2000 to 2010.(County decrease
was 2.9%.)
2010 Population,Changes from 2000
Age 2000 2010 % Tete Pepu106nn
0-4 9-0 10-14 15-17 0.17 0-17 Change _ ad ages
_Lensing Itown) 375 447 539 458 2,097 1,824 -13.0% 7604 '
Tompkins County 4,322 4.410 4537 3390 18,208 1 16.660 -8.9% 101,554
. Number of households:3,064
Number offamily households with own children under age 19-908(29.6%)
21.7%are husband/wife families
2.3%are male householder families(no wife present)
5.5%are female householder families(no husband present)
• Median housing value: 6193,204 in
1 mn clodVillage)
Percent ofocoupied homes that are owner occupied:74.0%(Tompkins County rate:54.1%)
Enrollment
Student Enrollment,2010-11 School Year
pros _ •Eg Language Learners
K-4 5-0 9-12 ELL' g
R.C.Buckley Elementary School 0 - 420 0 0 8 (r cony StuAenrs with Lansing 8111944 School 0 0 383 0 2 1
Lansing High School 0 0 0 384 1 Limited English ish Proficiency)
_Fpm&Reduced Lunch
Free Fc Reduced.Lunch Participation. Lansing has the lowest free/
2009-09 2009-10 3070-11 reduced lunch participation
Free Reducer! Free Reduced Free_ CO/Cary
rate of all Tompkins Co
Lansing District 14% 5% 14% 6% 11% 5% school districts.
23% 8% 27% 8% 14% 5%
Eligibility fora family of4(Poly,201 I L Free-129,055,Reduced-841,348 - -
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School Performance
•alrsi.eg/Tompldna County Student Performance on Standardized Tests— Meeting standards-
Percentage Meeting State Standards students achieving
Eng1sO e Arts Mathematics Silence level3 or on
4.grade lye trade 4.grade 8s grade 4e glade BF grade stae,,,,,,d teats
2008-W' Laming 85% 76% 99% 84% 89% _95% given in grades 4 and
Trnlpkhos _70% 74% 87% __ 83% 93% 82% _ g.
2.009-10 Lansing 74% 62% 79% 47% 09% 84% NYS Education
Tompkins 64% 59% 87% 56% _ 91% 86% Pcpn's.goal is for
2010.11 Lansing. 65% 63% 77% 73% 96% 88% schools to hove 90%of
Tanpkhhe 58% 55% 64% 59% 90% _ 83% students at or above
standards.
High School Completion-Ron Receiving Regents Diplomas and Droop Chd Rate
Lansing High School Tompkins County
%emdnales 981) C teep 921 %graduates win prop out Lansing's drop out rate bet been loolow
Regents 0010cr rate Regents Diploma role the county averaee for the last 10
2006-09 90% _ 0% - 88% 2.0% years.
2009-10 99% 1% 90% 2.0%
2010.11 - 96% 2% 91% 2.7%
Post High School Plans
. 64%to 4-year college.26%to 2-year college
3%to military,3%to employment,4%to other plan
School L(f
_ . Lansing Tompkins
Feats vrelcomad and appreciated by school adults _ 48% 47%
Has 0 trushie adult in school who can help roll problems 67% 64%
-Feels sate et school 47% 45%
Feels school ropes me fairly sniereed _ 41% 37%
Says students heat each other with.respect 35% 32%
Says someone said something hurtful to tome in past 30 days attend 42% 36%
Was physically bulled In past 30 days al school 4% 6%
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Youth Subsf re Use
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' • Lansing student alcohol use is the lowest in the county and lower than national rams.
o 37 of Lansing 5-12u graders have over tried alcohol.23%of Lansing high schoolers are
anent(past 30 day)saws.
• Lansing student marijuana use atta are lower than county and national peers for all grades_
4%of Lansing 12 graders report current use of marijuana.
• Lansing student current use of cigarenes(4.6%)and smokeless tobacco(4.6%)is lower than county and
national peers for all grades.
- Lansing high school students who participated on sports teams in this previous year have higher alcohol
and marijuana use rates.(alcohol 22%use for athletes vs.15%for non-athletes;marijuana 15%use for
athletes vs.2%for non-athletes)
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• 89%of Lansing youth participated in the past year in a school-based stub or activity.
• 89%of Lansing youth participated on an athletic team in the past year
• 81%of Lansing youth participated in the past yam'in a community-based club or activity
• (add others here)
IIMEINER
- I in 3 Lansing youth do not feel connected to their community.They nay their community is not safe or
well-maintained,has crime and rwt enough surveillance,(Tompkins rate=33%0
• (add others here)
Report sources:
U.S.Census
New York State Dept.of Education School Report Card
New York State Dept of Health Vital Statistics
2010 Youth Development Survey,Tompkins County resells
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Ian Creelman, Program Manager at Lansing Middle School provided the following Fall
2012 Program Registration Brochure and the September 2012 Program Manager Report
to Board Members. He runs a variety of after school programs. He also runs programs
during the summer, sometimes on holidays,vacations and weekends for special
programs. There is a wide range of activities that attract different types of students. The
programs try to target students that don't really fit into normal activities like school sports
or other recreational activities. A majority of the students in his programs are what they
consider targeted students. The targeted students are often referred by counselors or
teachers that think that they would benefit from the programs. The programs are designed
to appeal to kids but also teach life skills at the same time.
Ian Creelman explained that there is also a high school program that places students in
jobs. The purpose of this program is to create local employment for Lansing youth.
Ian Creelman indicated that about half of the youth in the schools have participated in at
least one program.
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September 2012 Program Manager Report
Ian Creelman
Hello Everyone,
Summer Programs are wrapped up and the school year is in full swing again. Students are excided to see
programs starting this week. I've been seeing many familiar faces in the lunch room and my office as well
as some new students interested in the programs this fall. As we transition into the new school year,it is a
good time to reflect on the summer programs.
As you all know, we tried some new things this summer:partnering with Jen Miller and Lansing Rec. to
run the Destination Exploration program;working with Kathy Jet and other RYS program managers in the
homesteading program; and having the Roseland trip at the end of the summer rather than the beginning.
Overall I think these programs went well,but due to lower enrollment numbers,were not as successful as
we had hoped.
The Lansing Recreation Destination Exploration program had much lower than expected enrollment(5 and
6 students the first two weeks and 13 the last week). Because of this,I volunteered with them for two days
the first two sessions and for the whole third session. It was a good experience meeting some new Lansing
Students,getting a better feel for how whole day programs are run and some ideas for future programs,but
was not financially successful for LYS.
The Homesteading program was similar: great to work with other program managers,met some great
students,and got ideas for future programs,but because of low enrollment,was not very financially
successful.
The Roseland Water Park Trip had lower attendance than usual,only 19 students. I think having the
program at the end of the summer,rather than the beginning affected this decrease in enrollment. I had
about 15 students signed up or wanting to sign up for the program at the beginning of the summer,but not
able to come at the later date.
From what I hear,the Car Show and BBQ went well and was successful. We have 50-60 pumpkins at the
All Saints Community Garden that we could potentially use for a fall fundraiser or maybe a pumpkin
carving event at the school.
Destination Exploration—June 28—July 13 9am—4pm
June 28 & 29-- 5 participants
July 5 & 6—6 participants
July 9-13 — 13 participants
This program allows students to get outside,play games, learn about what's around them and
connect to the natural world. Activities include, kayaking, canoeing,paddle boarding,
swimming,floating classroom lake science, creek exploring, catching and identifying animals,
nature art,photography,geocaching, hiking, bird watching and more. Cooperation,
teambuilding, self-confidence, healthy lifestyles,stress management and problem solving are
hallmarks of this program.
Although registration for this camp was lower than we had hoped, it has been a good experience
working with Jen Miller, getting to meet some new students, learning some new games and
getting more experience with full day programs.
Dungeons and Dragons---July 16-19, 9am - 5pm, 19 Participants, 13 targeted
This classic role-playing game emphasizes a number of life skills especially cooperation,
decision making, teamwork, creativity, and problem solving. A student creates a character in
the game and is a unique, vital member of a campaign (adventure). Campaigns can only be
won if all members of the group participate and work together.
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During this session of D&D I joined Jimmy and Danny Stoyell as Dungeon Masters,leading the
students through an epic adventure that cultivates their imagination,problem solving and
teamwork. Many of the students were returning players,but there were a number of new
participants in D&D this session.This is the most popular program this summer, in a large part
because of the enthusiasm and dedication from returning participants.
Digital Photography—6 Participants,4 Targeted
The purpose of this program is to introduce the students to digital photography and how to
capture beautiful, interesting and unique images of people,places and things. Students will
learn how to use a simple digital camera, how to use Photoshop for basic photo editing and
how to frame pictures.At the end of this program,students will be able to display their art at
the school and take home some of their best prints. This program helps students develop
creativity,planning,social skills,sharing,goal setting, decision making, responsibility and self-
esteem.
There are some very talented photographers here at LMS. With a little bit of direction,the
students are able to let their creativity loose and capture some really amazing images. Some
students like to take lots of pictures of everything to see how they turn out, while other students
are more selective and purposeful of the pictures they take.Two students in this program brought
their own Digital SLR cameras and it was great being able to show them some amazing things
they can do with those cameras.One student took over 600 pictures over the three day program!
Outdoor Explorers—August 15-17,9am—5pm, 10 Participants,7 Targeted
This program allows students to get outside,play games,learn survival skills and connect to
the natural►vorld.Activities include,fire building, campfire cooking,shelter making, edible
plants, water purification, navigation,hiking, and more. Cooperation, teambuilding, self
confidence, healthy lifestyles,stress management and problem solving are hallmarks of this
program.
Summer is a great time to get outside and experience nature. Building confidence in the outdoors
is a great way for students to build confidence in their daily lives. We did an overnight
backpacking/camping trip to Shindagin Hollow where students put their survival knowledge to
the test. Students and parents were extremely appreciative of the opportunity to participate in this
program. One student said"this is the best day of my life"and"thanks for taking us real
camping."
Homesteading and the Lost Arts—August 20-24, 9am-4pm
Ian Creelman will be partnering with other program managers from around Tompkins County
to host the RYS Homesteading program. In this programs students experience what it takes to
develop a homestead,including:building a shelter,gardening, cooking over a fire,primitive
pottery,metal forging/branding, weaving, log drum making,gourd containers and more.
Cooperation, teambuilding, self-confidence, stress management,problem solving and a
Connection to nature are all hallmarks of this program.
This was a pilot program for RYS to try a collaborative program to bring students together from
around the county. Registration is.was relatively low,but overall it was a great experience to team
up with other program managers,meet some new students and get ideas for future programs.
Roseland Water Park—August 27,9am-5pm, 19 participants,9 Targeted
During this program students get to go to Roseland Water Park to escape the summer heat.
This fun program is a good way for sonic students to learn about Lansing Youth Services and
the programs we offer. Program fees cover transportation, tickets and lunch for students in this
program.
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This program was a lot of fun and introduced some students to LYS and other types of programs
we do. Attendance was lower than usual,partly due to having it at the end of the summer rather
than the beginning. There were several students who wanted to come at the beginning of summer
but could not attend at the end of summer.
Awesome Animals—August 29-30,3 Participants,3 Targeted
In this program students get to learn about and meet a variety of animals in the area with trips
to the SPCA, the Benson's Farm, the Cayuga Nature Center and the Cornell Lab of
Ornithology. They learn about the relationships between different animals, the environment
and people and how each animal plays an important role in the food chain and life cycle. This
program helps students foster a connection to the natural world and develop empathy for other
people and creatures.
This program had much lower attendance than expected. 4 students dropped out at the last minute
because of swimming, volleyball, a family trip and because their friend dropped out. It was fun
having a small group and getting outside and meeting animals in the area. We found some fossils
at Taughannock Falls,took them to the museum of the earth and were able to use some of their
tools to clean and excavate them. Students were really surprised to learn that those fossils were
hundreds of millions of years old.
Here is what I have so far for Fall Programs.
Culinary Kids—Mondays (9/17-10/22)— 14 Participants, 7 Targeted
This program teaches students about nutrition,food safety and how to make a variety of
healthy, delicious snacks. Cooperation, communication, social skills, healthy lifestyles,
planning/organizing, wise use of resources and sharing are all hallmarks of this program.
In this program we will be making a variety of foods from scratch including: pesto, tomato sauce,
pasta, curry, bread, butter,popcorn, and much more. By doing this, students learn what some
common foods are made out of. Many students are surprised that bread and pizza crust are made
out of just water, flour and yeast. By understanding more about foods, nutrition and how to make
healthy,tasty meals, we hope to encourage more healthy eating habits for our youth.
MAD (Make A Difference)—Mondays (10/29-12/17)—8 Participants, 7 Targeted
Generosity, empathy, and concern for others are hallmarks of this student-named and created
service-learning program. Participants in M.A.D. are responsible for the entire process of
completing community service projects, and learn planning and organizing, contributions to
the group effort, and teamwork as a result. Lastly,participants practice time management as
they negotiate free time with time spent completing their chosen projects.
Students get to choose community service projects that they want to work on to make a difference
in the lives of others. Helping and giving to others is a great way to feel good and create
happiness in your life. As we head into the holiday season, being appreciative of what we have
and helping those less fortunate is a great lesson for youth. We will likely be adopting a family
again this year.
Environmental Sleuths-Tuesdays (9/18-12/11), 9 Participants,6 Targeted
In this program will go outside, explore, investigate and learn about the natural world that
surrounds us. We will be learning about different types of life and how they fit together into
ecosystems, about the sun and where energy comes from, about weather, about watersheds,
about fossils,geology and more. Critical thinking,problem solving, decision making,planning
and organizing, wise use of resources, cooperation, communication, teamwork,social skills,
and leadership are all hallmarks of this program
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I am really excited getting students interested and learning about the science of the natural world
that surrounds us.
Art and Soul --Wednesdays(9/19-10/31), 17 Participants, 11 Targeted
The purpose of this program is to introduce the students to various types of art and let them
explore their creative side. Each week we will try a different type of art including:sewing,
ceramics,photography,drawing and painting. Students can either give away the beautiful art
they create or keep it for themselves. This program helps students develop creativity, social
skills, empathy,sharing,planning, wise use of resources,goal setting, decision making and self
esteem.
This seems to be a popular program this fall and I'm excited to do some gourd/walking stick
magnifying glass burning and other projects I learned from the homesteading program this
summer.
Digital Photography—Wednesdays (11/7-12/12), 13 Participants,9 Targeted
The purpose of this program is to introduce the students to digital photography and how to
capture beautiful, interesting and unique images of people,places and things. Students will
learn how to use a simple digital camera,how to use Photoshop for basic photo editing and
how to frame pictures. At the end of this program,students will be able to display their art at
the school and take home some of their best prints. This program helps students develop
creativity,planning, social skills, sharing,goal setting, decision making, responsibility and self
esteem.
There are some very talented photographers here at LMS. With a little bit of direction, the
students are able to let their creativity loose and capture some really amazing images. Some
students like to take lots of pictures of everything to see how they turn out,while other students
are more selective and purposeful of the pictures they take.
Outdoor Explorers—Thursdays(9/20- 12/13), 16 Participants, 11 Targeted
This program allows students to get outside,play games, learn survival skills and connect to
the natural world.Activities include,fire building, campfire cooking,shelter making, edible
plants, water purification,navigation, hiking,geocaching, and more. Cooperation,
teambuilding, self confidence, healthy lifestyles,stress management and problem solving are
hallmarks of this program.
The fall is a great time to get outside and experience nature.The students really like to practice
their survival skills,role playing that they are lost in the woods and have to figure out how to
survive.Building confidence in the outdoors is a great way for students to build confidence in
their daily lives. We have a few students who don't usually participate in outdoor programs
signed up this session,which is great to get them outdoors and connected with nature. Because of
the large interest and enrollment of this program, I have a high school helper assistant that has
much outdoor experience from Primitive Pursuits and boy scouts.
Dungeons and Dragons---21 Participants, 16 Targeted
This classic role-playing game emphasizes a number of life skills especially cooperation,
decision making, teamwork, creativity, and problem solving.A student creates a character in
the game and is a unique, vital member of a campaign (adventure). Campaigns can only be
won if all members of the group participate and work together.
During this session of D&D I will be joining Jimmy and Danny Stoyell as Dungeon Masters,
leading the students through an epic adventure that cultivates their imagination,problem solving
and teamwork. Many of the students are returning players,but there are a few new participants in
D&D this session. This is almost always the most popular program, in a large part because of the
enthusiasm and dedication from returning participants.
Janice Johnson explained that State and County funding has dropped significantly for the
program. They are trying to overcome this by reaching out and getting as many grants as
possible and increasing fund raisers.
Supervisor, Kathy Miller, asked if Ian has help with the programs. Ian indicated that they
are connected with the Cooperative Extension and sometimes they do joint programs. He
also has high school helpers for the larger programs. The Lansing Youth Commission
also helps.
Councilperson Edward LaVigne asked what the Committee's concerns are for the next
five years. Dick Taylor Indicated that funding is a concern and they want to keep serving
as many youth as possible.
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Councilperson Robert Cree asked how Ian revamps the program to reach the other fifty
percent that were not interested last year. Ian indicated that they are not trying to target
100 percent of the students. A lot of students play sports so those students aren't
necessarily their targeted audience. He does try to offer a broad range of programs to
interest both boys and girls.
Supervisor Kathy Miller thanked Ian Creelman and Janice Johnson for the presentation.
APPROVE LETTER OF INTENT FOR CALAMAR:
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins stated that she understands that this is a non binding Letter
of Intent but it is our intent to show good faith in our negotiation with Calamar and NRP.
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins fully recognizes the process has a big interdependency
between developing sewer as well as the need to move forward in parallel with the Town
Center. Councilperson Ruth Hopkins would like to approve the Letter of Intent with a
couple of conditions: The final terms of the sale are consistent with the outcome of the
current Town planning process including final placement of the parcel and be subject to
design guidelines that will be established by the Town Center. She also would like to
include a statement that final agreement will be based on documentation which may
include an independent appraisal of the land recognizing the availability of sewer and the
value of infrastructure to be provided by the developer.
Supervisor Kathy Miller questioned how the appraisal would fit in. Attorney Guy Krogh
indicated it was up to the Board. The LOI sets forth the frame work upon which each
party moves forward to develop the final agreement. It is typical to end up with similar
terms including price as it is to have a change in price as elements change.
Attorney Guy Krogh indicated that they have two appraisals with biased and best use
values but before these state certified appraisal process occurred there was an appraisal
that preexisted that was more in the nature of a summary appraisal that determined what
the commercial land would be worth and that might be a good measuring stick. It
basically put a much higher value on the land that had frontage because it was presumed
that land would be the first to get infrastructure such as sewer, gas and high speed
internet. This might be a closer snap shot of what the commercial value would be with
more infrastructure and he can dig this out and maybe it will help. This appraisal was
done a month or two before the other appraisals.
Attorney Guy Krogh indicated when a developer signs an LOI they recognize that there
might be some variation in price but they are planning a multimillion dollar project so
they are looking at price being a pretty solid thing.
Councilperson Andra Benson stated that she would like to move forward with this as it
appears they are not doing anything to take the steps to make this happen.
Councilperson Edward LaVigne stated he is ready to vote on the Letter of Intent now.
He stated that for the record the Town Center is separate from the sewer. The only thing
contingent on this is the sewer. To him it is a logical move forward.
Attorney Guy Krogh indicated that the fact that the Letter of Intent is signed doesn't
mean anyone is breaking ground. The Town Board can always decide not to sign a
purchase agreement. What a Letter of Intent says is that we have a good faith intent to go
forward and negotiate the final site planning, architectural detail and other elements that
make this up. But the fact that that approximate location is what is being targeted if it is
the intent of the Board to change the location they probably should not sign the Letter of
Intent because both parties are going to go forward and spend substantial resources
whether it is money or time. Neither party should be prepared to extend those resources
if you don't have basics like location figured out.
Councilperson Edward LaVigne stated he is very comfortable going with the way it is
now.
Councilperson Robert Cree asked if they were voting on the Resolution as it stands now.
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Supervisor Kathy Miller indicated they were voting on the resolution as it stands now.
RESOLUTION 12-181
RESOLUTION APPROVING CALAMAR ENTERPRISES,INC.
LETTER OF INTENT TO PURCHASE AND DEVELOP
CERTAIN TOWN-OWNED LANDS
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town owns over 156 acres of land across the street from the Town Hall
and has been engaged in a multi-year study of the potential use and development of such
land, including for town center and housing purposes; and
WHEREAS, professional planners, architects, and landscape architects have examined
the proposal and its revised location and have found or determined that the proposed
development is consistent with a town center concept and fulfills needs for housing and
density in the proposed town center area; and
WHEREAS, the 2010 plan, the current Zoning Ordinance, the Town's Comprehensive
Plan, and the town center plans and committees all agree that this type of development is
appropriately targeted to the proposed town center area, and that density of uses is
appropriate in a town center and consistent with County Planning goals; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Letter of Intent ("LOI") covers approximately 13.5 acres, most
of which will remain open space as only about 3 acres is proposed to actually be
developed and, as well, substantial lands remain to fulfill other visions for a town center
and the LOI is preliminary only as the development plans must be finalized and subjected
to subdivision and site plan review, or other reviews as applicable, such that substantial
control over the project remains with the Town, including the wording and terms of any
actual purchase agreement for the subject land; and
WHEREAS, and upon deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the Calamar LOI, subject to the final
negotiation of its terms, and hereby authorizes the Supervisor and/or Deputy Supervisor
to negotiate the remaining terms thereof, if necessary, and to thereafter execute the same
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
Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Robert Cree, and
put to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson Aye
Councilperson Robert Cree Aye
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Nay
Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye
Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
October 3, 2012.
APPROVE LETTER OF INTENT FOR NRP:
RESOLUTION 12-182
RESOLUTION APPROVING NRP GROUP, LLC
LETTER OF INTENT TO PURCHASE AND DEVELOP
CERTAIN TOWN-OWNED LANDS
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The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town owns over 156 acres of land across the street from the Town Hall
and has been engaged in a multi-year study of the potential use and development of such
land, including for town center and housing purposes; and
WHEREAS, professional planners, architects, and landscape architects have examined
the proposal and its revised location and have found or determined that the proposed
development is consistent with a town center concept and fulfills needs for housing and
density in the proposed town center area; and
WHEREAS, the 2010 plan, the current Zoning Ordinance, the Town's Comprehensive
Plan, and the town center plans and committees all agree that this type of development is
appropriately targeted to the proposed town center area, and that density of uses is
appropriate in a town center and consistent with County Planning goals; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Letter of Intent ("LOI") covers approximately 15.5 acres, most
of which will remain open space and, as well, substantial lands are initially proposed to
be given back to the Town for open space and recreational purposes; and further,
substantial town-owned lands remain to fulfill other visions for a town center, and the
LOI is preliminary only as the development plans must be finalized and subjected to
subdivision and site plan review, or other reviews as applicable, such that substantial
control over the project remains with the Town, including the wording and terms of any
actual purchase agreement for the subject land; and
WHEREAS, and upon deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the NRP LOI, subject to the final
negotiation of its terms, and hereby authorizes the Supervisor and/or Deputy Supervisor
to negotiate the remaining terms thereof, if necessary, and to thereafter execute the same
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
Councilperson Robert Cree, duly seconded by Councilperson Edward LaVigne, 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
October 3, 2012.
SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR LOCAL LAW#6 OF 2012 TO
OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL
MUNICIPAL LAW § 3-C:
Supervisor Kathy Miller stated that this is a just incase thing and she thinks this is a good
thing for towns to do as you never know what is going to happen during the budget cycle.
Councilperson Robert Cree added that in conversation with some of the Commissioners
that are on Bolton Point especially the Town of Ithaca, when they spoke to the credit
rating agency that reviewed the credit of Bolton Point and its members they looked very
favorable upon the fact that Town of Ithaca passed such resolution even though they had
no intent of overriding the tax cap. Councilperson Robert Cree indicated that it is not the
intent to raise taxes above the tax cap, he thinks it is prudent that they go ahead and pass
the override so they have the latitude in the event that something unforeseen happens.
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Attorney Guy Krogh indicated that a lot of towns do it just as a safety precaution and a
lot of towns do it for bonding. Attorney Guy Krogh also indicated that special districts,
improvement districts, consolidated water districts, etcetera have to separately by
resolution approve to override the cap.
RESOLUTION 12-183
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING
FOR LOCAL LAW#6 OF 2012
A LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY
LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §3-C
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is hereby authorized to adopt a
budget for the fiscal year 2013; and
WHEREAS, said proposed Local Law proposes: (1) to override the limit on the amount
of real property taxes that may be levied by the Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins
pursuant to General Municipal Law §3-C (2)pursuant to Town Law Article 12-C,
governed by the Town Board for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2013 and ending
December 31, 2013 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the "tax levy limit"
as defined by General Municipal Law §3-C; and
WHEREAS, this proposed Local Law if adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of General
Municipal Law §3-C which expressly authorizes the Town Board to override the tax levy
limit by the adoption of a Local Law approved by a vote of at least sixty percent(60%) of
the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, and upon deliberation thereupon, the Town Board 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 17th day of October,
2012, at 7:15 o'clock P.M., to consider public input and comments upon such proposed
Local Law, and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, and to take such
action thereon as is required or permitted by law; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County,New
York, is hereby authorized and directed to cause a Notice of Public Hearing to be
published in the official newspaper of the Town of Lansing, and also to post a copy
thereof on the Town signboard maintained by the Town Clerk, in accord with law.
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
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
October 3, 2012.
APPROVE LANSING COMMUNITY CENTER RULES AND REGULATIONS:
Supervisor Kathy Miller explained the rules and regulations are a little different than they
were before and mostly have to do with keeping the Community Center clean.
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Attorney Guy Krogh asked if the lack of restriction to Lansing residents was purposeful.
It is a public facility paid for by Lansing residents and very often community facilities are
for members of that Community or as in the Park there are differentials in fees for
residents versus non residents
Supervisor Kathy Miller indicated basically there is no fee unless you use the kitchen.
This fee covers the use of natural gas and a specified soap and rinsing agent for the
dishwasher and other materials used.
Councilperson Andra Benson indicated that she would rather not restrict use to Lansing
residents unless they have a problem.
RESOLUTION 12-184
APPROVE LANSING COMMUNITY CENTER RULES AND REGULATIONS
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS the Lansing Community Center has been recently renovated, and will be
used by several groups within the Community, and
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Lansing wishes to update the Rules and
Regulations for the use of the building, and
WHEREAS, and upon deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Rules and Regulations for use of the Lansing Community Center
are hereby approved and the same shall replace and supersede all prior Rules and
Regulations for the use of the Lansing Community Center as follows:
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
1. To reserve the Community Center contact the Town Clerk's Office at
607-533-4142 or stop by the Town Clerk's Office at 29 Auburn Road,
Monday- Thursday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Friday 7:30 am to Noon.
2. All organizations must provide a Certificate of Insurance in the amount of
$500,000.00 combined single limit and the Town to be named as an additional
insured.
3. KEYS:
Weekly and Bi-weekly Users will be assigned one key to the leader of the
organization at the beginning of your assigned use date. The Key must be signed
out in person at the Town Clerk's Office. At the end of the scheduled season, you
must return the key to the Town Clerk's Office.
All Other Users must sign out a key in person at the Town Clerk's Office and
return the key in the Town Clerk's Drop Box immediately after use.
THERE WILL BE A $100 FEE CHARGED FOR ANY LOST KEY AND
KEY HOLDER PRIVILEGES WILL BE REVOKED!
4. KITCHEN USE:
There will be a fee of$25.00 charged for kitchen use.
Kitchen use includes the use of the stove, griddle &/or the dishwasher.
Usage shall be limited to once per month not to exceed a total of 3 uses per
calendar year.
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5. CLEAN UP:
Return tables and chairs to their original spots. Do not drag tables and chairs
across the floor. If the kitchen facilities were used, wipe down and clean all
surfaces. If extensive clean up is required after your use of the Community
Center, you will be charged a clean up fee of$50.00 per hour.
6. Turn off lights for the 2ND FLOOR, BATHROOMS AND FOYER ONLY. All
other lights are on sensors and will turn off automatically.
7. Be sure all doors are locked when you leave.
8. If there is any abuse to the building you will lose your privilege to use the
building.
9. Youth groups must have an adult supervisor.
10. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED.
11. If you experience problems during the use of the Community Center with the
water, heat,plumbing or appliances,please call one of the following immediately:
Steve Colt, Director of Parks &Recreation (607) 227-0562
Jack French, Highway Superintendent (607) 279-0973
Kathy Miller, Supervisor (607) 227-5049
DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED
Your cooperation is appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact the
Supervisor, Councilperson or the Town Clerk's Office. Thank you!!
LANSING TOWN BOARD Adopted October 3, 2012
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Robert Cree, 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
October 3, 2012.
APPROVE CWD OUTSIDE USER RATE FOR 2012:
RESOLUTION 12-185
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2012 WATER RATES
FOR CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT
OUTSIDE USERS
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing is a signatory to the amended, supplemental, restated
and consolidated agreement of municipal cooperation for construction, financing and
operation of an Intermunicipal, water supply and transmission system dated as of June 5,
1979, as the same has been amended from time to time, (the "Agreement"); and
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WHEREAS,pursuant to the Agreement each municipality agreed to pay to the Southern
Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission(hereinafter referred to as the
"Commission")water revenues based upon, in part, a water rate schedule annexed as
Exhibit I of Schedule A to the Agreement; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Resolution 11-177 the Town of Lansing had established the
2012 water rates; and
WHEREAS, on June 20, 2012 the Town of Lansing adopted Local Law Number 2 of
2012, Entitled"Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District, Water District Extension,
and Outside User Rules and Regulations; and
WHEREAS, according to Section 9, B: Outside User Policy(Including Back-Lots) states
the outside users shall pay 1.5 times the whole of the Water Rate as set by the Town and
the Commission; and
WHEREAS,upon due deliberation upon the same, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby establish the
following 2012 water rates for the residents with a Consolidated Water District Outside
User Agreement. The agreement states that residents will pay 1.5 times the normal total
water rate for the Town of Lansing as an outside user to equalize the taxed O&M fees of
the CWD that inside users must pay. This rate will be charged until such time as the
applicant's lands are brought within the Consolidated Water District:
Water Rate (SCLIWC) $3.15 per thousand gallons
Operation and Maintenance (TOL) $3.00 per thousand gallons
$6.15 per thousand gallons
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Robert Cree, duly seconded by Councilperson Edward LaVigne, 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
October 3, 2012.
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION:
RESOLUTION 12-186
Councilperson Andra Benson moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO
DISCUSS THE PAY AND BENEFITS OF A PARTICULAR PERSON AT 8:22
PM. 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
EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION:
RESOLUTION 12-187
Councilperson Andra Benson moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:31 PM.
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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
ADJOURN MEETING:
RESOLUTION 12-188
Supervisor Kathy Miller moved to ADJOURN THE OCTOBER 3, 2012 SPECIAL
TOWN BOARD MEETING AT 8:32 PM to commence the WORK SESSION
MEETING. 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
Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk.
Respectfully submitted,
Darlene Marshall
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TOWN BOARD WORK SESSION MEETING
October 3, 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: 8:35 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: Guy Krogh, Town Attorney, Dave Herrick, T. G. Miller, Ted Laux, Dan
Veaner, and a few other attendees.
Topics of Discussion:
Dave Herrick, T. G. Miller:
Proposed CWD Extension#3 (Buck Road and Conlon Road)—Mr. Herrick
gave a report on the projected cost of the proposed Town of Lansing
Consolidated Water District Extension.
Sewer—Mr. Herrick answered questions from Board Members regarding sewer.
With no further business to discuss the meeting ended at 10:15 pm.
Notes were taken by Supervisor Kathy Miller and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk.
Respectfully submitted,
Darlene Marshall
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