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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-12-05 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING December 5, 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 6:00 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 Katrina Binkewicz, Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, Councilperson Edward LaVigne, Councilperson ABSENT: Robert Cree, Councilperson ALSO PRESENT: Guy Krogh, Town Attorney, John O'Neill, Village of Lansing, Ted Laux, Dan Veaner, and Andy Sciarabba and Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman, at 6:48 pm. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: No one present wished to address the Board. PETITION FOR SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION FOR ROUTE 34/34B FROM NORTH TRIPHAMMER ROAD TO LANSING MIDDLE SCHOOL (PAST MYERS ROAD): Councilperson Edward LaVigne indicated he is not against the request but asked who initiated the petition and what prompted it. Supervisor Kathy Miller indicated that Mark Booth initiated the petition and collected approximately 30 signatures from a significant number of residents in the area. Councilperson Ruth Hopkins indicated a number of people have told her they have problems slowing down on the hill before the school district reduced speed area and it would be better to have the reduced speed start sooner. RESOLUTION 12-227 RESOLUTION TO REQUEST REDUCTION OF SPEED LIMIT ON THE 1.9 MILE STRETCH OF HIGHWAY KNOWN AS ROUTE 34/34B EXTENDING FROM TOWN BARN ROAD ON ROUTE 34 TO LANSING MIDDLE SCHOOL (PAST MYERS ROAD)AND EXTENDING FROM NORTH TRIPHAMMER ROAD ON 34B TO LANSING MIDDLE SCHOOL (PAST MYERS ROAD) The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has received a petition from the residents and businesses along the 1.9 mile stretch of highway known as Route 34/34B extending from North Triphammer to Lansing Middle School (past Myers Road) requesting the current 45 mph speed limit be reduced to 35 mph.; and WHEREAS, the heavily traveled area is the location of the Lansing Town Hall, Lansing Community Library, Lansing Community Center, Lansing Funeral Home, Recreational Ball Fields, Lansing Fire Department, Cargill Inc. and the Lansing School District along with other numerous businesses, apartments and residential homes. This main section of road has a very heavy vehicle, bus and truck traffic with several intersects which do not allow vehicles to safely enter onto Route 34/34B with the current speed limit; and 1 WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is extending the petitioned request to include the stretch of highway from Town Barn Road on Route 34 to Lansing Middle School (past Myers Road); and WHEREAS, upon consideration and deliberation upon the same, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED,that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing supports the requested reduction in speed limit and hereby directs that the Town requests the New York State Department of Transportation to conduct a traffic study along Route 34/34B extending from Town Barn Road on Route 34 to Lansing Middle School (past Myers Road) and extending from North Triphammer Road on Route 34B to Lansing Middle School (past Myers Road) in the Town of Lansing for the purpose of considering the reduced speed limit of 35 mph to enhance safety. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, duly seconded by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on December 5, 2012. AUTHORIZATION TO JOIN TOMPKINS COUNTY MUNICIPAL HEALTH INSURANCE CONSORTIUM: After discussion and concern regarding health insurance coverage for retirees it was determined that more information was needed and this item was tabled. A Special Town Board Meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Noon for further consideration. SCHEDULE SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING: RESOLUTION 12-228 SCHEDULE TOWN OF LANSING SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING FOR DECEMBER 12, 2012 AT NOON TO DISUSS JOINING THE GREATER TOMPKINS COUNTY MUNICIPAL HEALTH INSURANCE CONSORTIUM The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Regular Town Board Meeting is the third Wednesday of the month, scheduled for December 19, 2012; and WHEREAS, there is a need to obtain additional information and discuss joining the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium prior to December 19, 2012; and WHEREAS,upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Town Board schedule a Special Town Board Meeting for Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Noon to be held at the Town Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing,New York. Said meeting is to obtain additional information and discuss joining the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium. 2 The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Supervisor Kathy Miller, duly seconded by Councilperson Edward LaVigne, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on December 5, 2012. CHANGE IN HEALTHCARE PROVIDER UNDER UNION CONTRACT: This item was tabled until the Regular Town Board Meeting on December 19, 2012. ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION: RESOLUTION 12-229 Councilperson Edward LaVigne moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS WORK HISTORY OF A PARTICULAR EMPLOYEE AT 6:27 PM. Councilperson Ruth Hopkins seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION: RESOLUTION 12-230 Councilperson Edward LaVigne moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:47 PM. Councilperson Ruth Hopkins seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye AUTHORIZATION TO JOIN TOMPKINS COUNTY MUNICIPAL HEALTH INSURANCE CONSORTIUM: This item was revisited after discussion and input from Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman. RESOLUTION 12-231 AUTHORIZATION TO JOIN THE GREATER TOMPKINS COUNTY MUNICIPAL HEALTH INSURANCE CONSORTIUM The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing,New York desires to join with other municipalities to pool its health insurance risks, and WHEREAS, the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium (hereinafter referred to as the "Consortium") is a Certified Municipal Cooperative Health 3 Benefits Plan organized and operated pursuant to the terms and conditions found in Article 47 of the New York State Insurance Law, and WHEREAS, the Consortium conducts its business in accordance with its Municipal Cooperative Agreement which grants certain authorities, responsibilities, and requirements upon the member municipality and its appointed representative to the Board of Directors, and WHEREAS, the current Municipal Cooperative Agreement requires: 1. The municipal corporation must pass an official resolution of its governing body authorizing the municipal corporation to join the Consortium in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in the Municipal Cooperative Agreement. 2. The Consortium must receive a copy of the official resolution and a signed copy of the Municipal Cooperative Agreement. WHEREAS, the Consortium has adopted an admission application policy which requires the applicant to: 1. The applicant must submit a copy of its annual audit or financial report for the last three years that would be reviewed and recommended by the Consortium's Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, and/or the Consortium's Auditor; further documents regarding claims history may be requested and the Board may consider any factors it deems pertinent to its decision. 2. Upon the Board of Director's approval of membership into the Consortium, the municipal corporation must pay its share of the "Surplus Account" as defined in §4706(a)(5)(A), which states the following: "(5) a surplus account, established and maintained for the sole purpose of satisfying unexpected obligations of the municipal cooperative health benefit plan in the event of termination or abandonment of the plan, which shall not be less than: (A) five percent of the annualized earned premium equivalents during the current fiscal year of a municipal cooperative health benefit plan which consists of five or more participating municipal corporations and covers two thousand or more employees and retirees; or" Said payment must be received by the Consortium 30 days prior to the effective date of the municipal corporation's entry into the Consortium. 1. At the time of acceptance of the applicant by Board resolution, the Board of Directors will determine the terms of payback to the municipal corporation of their investment into the "Surplus Account" along with any applicable earned interest based on the appropriated Fund Balance of the Consortium. 2. Also at the time of acceptance of the applicant by Board resolution, the Board of Directors will determine the terms of assessing the pro-rata share of any surplus or deficit to the applicant at the time the applicant leaves the Consortium or upon dissolution of the Consortium. Said terms could include, but may not be limited to: a. The applicant contributing its pro-rata share of the existing fund balance on their effective date to bring them "on par"with the founding members' equity. b. The applicant paying its share of any deficit or being paid its share of any surplus that was generated during their years of participation. The Board of Directors would identify the surplus or deficit which exists on the date of entry and again on the date of withdrawal or dissolution and bill or pay the applicant accordingly. now, therefore be it 4 RESOLVED, that Kathy Miller, Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium, effective as of January 1, 2013 (date of joining Consortium) for a period of at least 3 years, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Kathy Miller, Town Supervisor is authorized to execute all related documents to complete the requirements to fulfill membership into the Consortium, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Kathy Miller, Town Supervisor be hereby appointed to serve as a voting member on the Consortium's Board of Directors, and Bookkeeper/Co-Budget Officer, Sharon Bowman shall serve as an alternate, while Councilperson, Ruth Hopkins shall serve as delegate to the Joint Benefits Committee. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, duly seconded by Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on December 5, 2012. RESCIND RESOLUTION 12-228 SCHEDULING SPECIAL MEETING FOR DECEMBER 12, 2012: Due to the Town Board passing Resolution 12-231 Authorization to Join the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium, Resolution 12-228 Scheduling Special Town Board Meeting for December 12, 2012 is rescinded. RESOLUTION 12-232 RESCIND RESOLUTION 12-228 SCHEDULING TOWN OF LANSING SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING FOR DECEMBER 12, 2012 AT NOON TO DISUSS JOINING THE GREATER TOMPKINS COUNTY MUNICIPAL HEALTH INSURANCE CONSORTIUM The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Town Board passed Resolution 12-228 scheduling a Special Meeting for December 12, 2012 at Noon to discuss joining the Greater Tompkins County Consortium Health Insurance; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Town Board revisited the issue of joining the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium after input from Bookkeeper/Co-Budget Officer, Sharon Bowman; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Town Board passed Resolution 12-231 Authorization to Join the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium; and WHEREAS, there is no longer a need for a Special Town Board Meeting; and WHEREAS,upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Town Board rescinds Resolution 12-228 scheduling a Special Town Board Meeting for Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Noon. 5 The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Supervisor Kathy Miller, duly seconded by Councilperson Edward LaVigne, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on December 5, 2012. ADJOURN MEETING: RESOLUTION 12-233 Councilperson Edward LaVigne moved to ADJOURN THE DECEMBER 5, 2012 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING AT 6:59 PM to commence the WORK SESSION MEETING. Supervisor Kathy Miller seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz 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 6 TOWN BOARD WORK SESSION MEETING December 5, 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: 7:00 pm— 8:45 pm Town Board Members Present: Kathy Miller, Supervisor Katrina Binkewicz, Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, Councilperson Edward LaVigne, Councilperson Absent: Robert Cree, Councilperson Also Present: Guy Krogh, Town Attorney,Andy Sciarabba, Dan Veaner, John O'Neill and Ted Laux. Topics of Discussion: NRP- Made changes to Purchase Agreement with NRP RFP—Made changes to RFP for Town Center Planning Fingerlakes Land Trust for NYSEG Property—Discussed the Bell Station property and proposal from Fingerlakes Land Trust Sewer—Andy Sciarabba gave an update regarding the new mapping proposal for a 12-C benefit area With no further business to discuss the meeting ended at 8:45 pm. Notes were taken by Supervisor Kathy Miller and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk. Respectfully submitted, Darlene Marshall 7