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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-15 (2)43 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING February 15, 2012 Time: 6:00 PM Place: Lansing Town Hall Board Room AGENDA 1, Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3, Roll Call 4. County Representative Pat Pryor 5. Privilege of the Floor: Please go to the podium and state your name and address. 6. Resolution to Amend Resolution 12 -09 to change Town Board Meeting Times to 7:00 PM 7. Resolution to Increase Highway Clerk, Penny Crozier's Hours 81 1 Resolution Provisionally appoint Penny Grant to Sr. Court Clerk 9, Approve MPR and Issue Public Interest Order for CWD Extension (Putnam) 10. Set Public Hearing for SEQR Review - (Putnam) 11. Resolution to Request Speed Reduction on Scofield Road 12. Planning and Engineering Department Report 13, Highway Superintendent's Report 14. Parks and Recreation Department Report and Lansing Pathways Committee Report 15, Approve Audit and Budget Modifications 16. Board Member Reports 17. Town Counsel Report 18, Executive Session if Needed 19, Adjourn Meeting * ** If you presented something to the Board tonight that you asked to be a part of the minutes, please email it to the Clerk by 10:00 a.m. tomorrow at townclrk@twcny.rr.com REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING February 15, 2012 A Regular Meeting of the Town Board of Lansing was held at the Town Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY on the above date at 6:04 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 Debbie Crandall, Town Clerk, showed the following to be PRESENT: Kathy Miller, Supervisor Andra Benson, Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, Councilperson Edward LaVigne, Councilperson ABSENT: Robert Cree ALSO PRESENT: Guy Krogh, Town Attorney, Jack French, Highway Superintendent, Steve Colt, Park Superintendent and Recreation Director, Jeff Overstrom, Engineering and Planning Coordinator, Amanda LeMaro, Ray Farkas, John O'Neil, Dan Veaner, Connie Wilcox, Claes Nyberg, Pat Pryor, David Banfield, Theo Scheriff Jr., Ted and Martha Laux, Mike Koplinka- Loehr, Ellen Quest, Sybel Bush and Lori Zarate. TOMPKINS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE — PAT PRYOR. Lansing's County Legislator, Pat Pryor addressed the Town Board with regards to TCAT (Tompkins County Area Transit). Ms. Pryor stated that for a city and county of our size it is considered to be the best local transportation in the nation. Ms. Pryor stated that currently there is a proposal before Congress that would change the way TCAT and public transportation systems across the country are funded. This bill would threaten the way TCAT plans finances and possibly threaten its actually funding. Ms. Pryor explained the current funding and future funding and stated that if public transportation has to compete with all other funding streams, it is not going to be able to plan adequately for the future. TCAT currently has two routes in Lansing. Route 36, 34B travels and stops in South Lansing at the Lansingville Fire Station and had 1871 riders last year. Route 37 goes to North Lansing Fire Station via Warren Road to Asbury Road to North Triphammer and carries 24,896 riders. This route is used by Woodsedge residents as their main form of transportation around Lansing and downtown. After further discussion, Ms. Pryor offered to put together a packet of information and asked the Town Board to pass a Resolution that they would send to Congressional Representatives , asking them not to change the way public transportation is funded. Supervisor Miller stated she has had emails requesting the town write their congressmen, but a resolution would be better. Ms. Pryor will provide the draft resolution for the Town Board to consider. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Claes Nyberg — 420 Ridge Road: Mr. Nyberg addressed the Town Board in regards to the price of gasoline. He has traveled to Auburn and the price is much cheaper than Ithaca. The most expensive price in our county is in our town at the Extra Mart. He doesn't understand why they have to charge more than anyone else. Supervisor, Kathy Miller will visit the Extra Mart and ask why their prices are more and report her findings. RESOLUTION TO AMEND BOARD MEETING TIMES: RESOLUTION 12 -51 1 45 RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION 12 -09 SCHEDULE AND TIME OF THE LANSING TOWN BOARD The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, on January 11, 2012 the Town Board of the Town of Lansing adopted Resolution 12 -09 setting the schedule and times of Town Board Meetings and WHEREAS, the Town Board now wishes to change the starting time of their meetings and WHEREAS, upon consideration and deliberation upon the same, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Town Board will hold a Work Session Meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM. The Regular Town Board Meeting will be on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Both meetings to be held at the Town Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, with additional Special Meetings to be held as needed and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be and remain subject to amendment throughout the year by the Town Board. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye Accordingly the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 15, 2012. RESOLUTION TO INCREASE WORKING HOURS FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT CLERK: Councilperson, Edward LaVigne stated that he is having difficulty with the verbiage of the proposed resolution in regards to budget funding. Supervisor, Kathy Miller stated that the Highway Superintendent has agreed to find the funding for this year and it will be addressed again for next years budget. Councilperson, LaVigne asked if the wording will be changed in the proposed resolution to reflect this. It was stated that the wording will not be changed. RESOLUTION 12-52 RESOLUTION RE- ESTABLISHING FULL TIME POSITION FOR CLERK AT HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has both requested and established that there is a real and present need for a full time clerk at the Highway Department; and WHEREAS, such position was reduced to 25 hours upon a temporary and experimental basis; and thus, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby 2 RESOLVED, that the classification for the position of Clerk at the Highway Department is hereby changed from Intermediate to Full -Time effective February 20, 2012; that this position is and remains categorized within Pay Grade 4; that the current rate of pay at step 5 be maintained therefore; and that the position now be defined as 36.5 hours a week. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Supervisor Kathy Miller, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Nay Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 15, 2012. RESOLUTION TO PROVISIONALLY APPOINT SR. COURT CLERK: Councilperson Ruth Hopkins asked if the funding was in the 2012 budget. Supervisor, Kathy Miller stated that this was included in the current years budget. RESOLUTION 12-53 RESOLUTION PROVISIONALLY APPOINTING PENNY GRANT TO POSITION OF SENIOR COURT CLERK The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town has recognized the need for a Senior Court Clerk position and has created such position, obtained preliminary approval from the Tompkins County Department of Personnel, and is in the process of obtaining state approval for the same from the Civil Service Department (which, among other things needs to classify the position and establish an exam therefore); and WHEREAS, upon consideration and deliberation upon the same, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that Penny Grant be and hereby is provisionally appointed to the Senior Court Clerk position until such a time as the State of NY approves the job title & establishes a test for this competitive position; that this provisional position be placed within pay grade 5; and that this provisional appointment be set at step 5 at $19.66 per hour. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Councilperson Councilperson Supervisor Ka Accordingly, the foregoing February 15, 2012. Andra Benson Aye Ruth Hopkins Aye Edward LaVigne Aye :hy Miller Aye Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on APPROVE MPR AND ISSUE PUBLIC INTEREST ORDER FOR CWD EXT - PUTNAM. Supervisor, Kathy Miller stated that the Public Hearings will be scheduled for a Special Town Board / Work Session meeting on March 7, 2012. 3 47 I • • RESOLUTION 12-54 RESOLUTION APPROVING MAP, PLAN AND REPORT AND ISSUING PUBLIC INTEREST ORDER FOR CWD EXTENSION BY BOUNDARY CHANGE FOR PROPOSED PUTNAM BACK -LOT EXTENSION The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, Barry Putnam, an owner of certain lots within the Town of Lansing (TPNs 12.-1-17.4 (4.08 acres), 12.-1-17.3 (7.59 acres) and 12.-1-17.2 (51.43 acres)), has asked the Town to provide access to water from the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District ( "CWD ") for property along State Route 34B (Ridge Road); and WHEREAS, the said Putnam (herein the "Developer ") has signed a Developer's Agreement to pay the costs of extending the CWD, together with all permit fees and the installation and related costs for running and installing the applicable or necessary water lines and appurtenances; and WHEREAS, the said Developer has supplied, at his expense, a Map, Plan and Report ( "MPR ") for such district extension by boundary change, and has petitioned the Town to proceed under Article 12 -A to effect a CWD boundary change to bring the property within the CWD, and examinations of the existing Town policy for back -lot extensions and the MPR show that such an extension is feasible; and WHEREAS, the MPR is accepted and deemed final, complete, and in compliance with Town Law §§ 209 -c and 209 -d, and the creation of said water district extension by CWD boundary amendment is declared and deemed to be in the public interest, and the Town Board desires to now proceed towards completion of the amendment of the CWD boundaries pursuant to the authority of Article 12 -A of the Town Law to incorporate the subject land into the CWD, and finds that all proceedings to date have been in compliance therewith; and WHEREAS, after an examination of said MPR and related requirements of Town Law Article 12 -A, and upon due deliberation upon the foregoing, the public interests to be served, and the properties to be benefited thereby, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED AND DECLARED, that the requirements for a permissive referendum do not apply as there is no expenditure of public funds for the MPR as the Developer has supplied and paid for the same; and it is further RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the said MPR has been reviewed and deemed preliminarily feasible and complies with the requirements of Article 12 -A and §§ 209 -c and 209 -d of the Town Law of the State of New York, and it is further RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the Town desires to proceed towards establishment of the CWD boundary extension, and finds that all proceedings to date have been in compliance with said Town Law Article 12 -A and §§ 209 -c and 209 -d; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adopts an Order pursuant to Town Law §209 -d as follows: 1. The boundaries of the proposed district are described as follows: all that land as identified as tax parcel numbers 12. -1 -17.4 (4.08 acres), 12. -1 -17.3 (7.59 acres) and 12. -1 -17.2 (51.43 acres), being in all approximately 65 acres along Ridge Road, all together with the land survey, metes and bounds, and/or such other descriptions and maps as are on file in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office for the foregoing tax parcel numbers, all as more particularly described in the MPR, which is incorporated into this Resolution as is set forth here in full; 11 2. The public improvements for such extension will be installed by and at the cost of the Developer and includes only the service extension and a meter pit, if required by SCLIWC; 3. The maximum amount proposed to be expended by the Town of Lansing or the CWD for such extension is $0.00; 4. The one time estimated cost of connection, including hook -up fees, to the Town is estimated at $0.00 as the Developer is paying to install all facilities and pay all permit and hook -up costs, including the payment of SCLIWC connection fees and related hook up expenses, and including, but not limited to, an approximate permit connection fee of $250.00, 3 /a" meters estimated at $265.00 per meter, estimated 1 " -2" service line extension at approximately $35.00 per linear foot; 5. The annual cost to the typical property is estimated to be $296.00. The typical property is a single family dwelling measured by EDUs, and such cost was thus calculated as follows: (i) $150.00 per EDU for the CWD Operation and Maintenance; plus (ii) annual water consumption fees of $146.00 per EDU (computed as 40,000 gallons at $3.65 per 1,000 gallons); 6. No district financing is applicable to this project, all of which costs have been and will be paid solely by the Developer, being the owner - applicant; 7. The Map, Plan and Report are on file for public review and inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk; 8. The Public Hearing be and hereby is set for 7:05 p.m. upon March 7, 2012, at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, and to thereat hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, being the extension of the CWD as aforesaid, to thereat take all evidence presented, and to thereat take such other or further action as is required or permitted by law; 9. The Map, Plan and Report describes in detail how the financing, hook -up costs, and other costs and expenses, were estimated and computed, and therefore complies with Town Law § 209 -d(1) as it constitutes the detailed statement therein required; 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 copy of this Resolution and Order to be published in the Town's official newspaper not less than 10 nor more than 20 days before such public hearing, and to be posted on the Town's official signboard not less than 10 nor more than 20 days before such public hearing. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra. Benson Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 15, 2012. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR SEOR REVIEW — PUTNAM. RESOLUTION 12 -55 5 49 50 RESOLUTION SCHEDULING HEARING FOR SEQRA REVIEW OF PROPOSED PUTNAM BACK LOT EXTENSION OF CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT BY BOUNDARY CHANGE AMENDMENT, AND MAKING CERTAIN SEQRA DETERMINATIONS AS TO CLASSIFICATION AND THE DESIGNATION OF LEAD AND OTHER AGENCIES The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, Barry Putnam, an owner of certain lot(s) within the Town of Lansing (TPNs 12.-1-17.4 (4.08 acres), 12.-1-17.3 (7.59 acres) and 12. -1 -17.2 (51.43 acres)), has asked the Town to provide access to water from the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District ( "CWD ") for property along State Route 34B (Ridge Road), and Putnam (herein the "Developer ") has signed a Developer's Agreement to pay the costs of extending the CWD, together with all permit fees and the installation and related costs for running and installing the applicable or necessary water lines and appurtenances; and WHEREAS, the said Developer has supplied, at his expense, a Map, Plan and Report ( "MPR ") for such district extension by boundary change, and has petitioned the Town to proceed under Article 12 -A to effect a CWD boundary change to bring the whole of the property within the CWD (as a portion of such parcel is already within the CWD), and examinations of the existing Town policy for back -lot extensions and the MPR show that such an extension is feasible, and the Town has approved the MPR and issued a Public Interest Order under Town Law § 209 -d; and WHEREAS, the Town Board must now also conduct a SEQRA review to examine the environmental impacts of such proposed CWD extension by boundary change, and to review the proposal in light of the Town's Land Use Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan, and accordingly, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that 1. This action is classified as an Unlisted Action pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617.2(ak); 2. The Town Board of the Town of Lansing proposes to be the Lead Agency for environmental review, subject to consent or any requests for coordinated review by any Involved or Interested Agency, as applicable; 3. The Involved Agencies are determined to be the Tompkins County Highway Department, the Tompkins County Health Department, and SCLIWC (Bolton Point); 4. There are no determined Interested Agencies; and it is further 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 7th day of March, 2012, at 7:10 o'clock P.M., to consider a SEQRA review of the environmental impacts of the proposed CWD boundary change, 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; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk immediately cause a Notice of Intent relative to Lead Agency status to be issued and delivered to all Involved Agencies. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Edward LaVigne, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: on Councilperson Andra Benson Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 15, 2012. RESOLUTION TO REQUEST SPEED REDUCTION ON SCOFIELD ROAD: Councilperson, Ruth Hopkins along with Highway Superintendent, Jack French explained the process for the request. Town Clerk, Debbie Crandall will send the certified resolution to the Tompkins County Highway Department who then forwards it to the New York State Department of Transportation for their determination. Pat Pryor asked if the other end of Scofield Road from Asbury Road to Peruville Road could be included in the request. Counsel, Guy Krogh stated that the Town Board is not bound by the petition, they can ask for a review of the speed limit on Scofield Road if the Town Board determines there is a public safety issue. Therefore the draft resolution was amended to include both sections of Scofield Road and the following resolution was offered: RESOLUTION 12 -56 RESOLUTION TO REQUEST REDUCTION OF SPEED LIMIT ON SCOFIELD ROAD FROM ASBURY ROAD TO BUCK 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 request, from the residents along Scofield Road concerned about excessive speeds, and a representative of the neighborhood has presented a petition signed by the residents in support thereof along with a verbal request from Tompkins County Representative Pat Pryor; and WHEREAS, the heavy vehicle traffic on Scofield Rd which is a feeder road running from Asbury Road to Buck Road. A residential and farming neighborhood the road has an area with limited visibility below the crest of the hill where a working alpaca farm sits. The road consists of many homes and apartments and residents do not have sufficient visibility when pulling out of driveways. The neighborhoods have school age children being picked up and dropped off by the Lansing School buses. This of road is also used by joggers, walkers and bicyclists; 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 Scofield Road in the Town of Lansing for the purposes of considering reduced speed to enhance safety. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye 7 51. 52 Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 15, 2012. PLANNING and ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REPORT: Monthly Report: Mr. Overstrom submitted his monthly activity report for the month of January to all Board Members and the Town Clerk, Watermain Replacement on East. Shore Drive, Planning and Engineer Coordinator, Jeff Overstrom discussed the replacement of the McKinney Water Main on East Shore Drive. The original plan was to have the Town of Lansing Highway Department Employees replace the main but Mr. Overstrom informed the Town Board that this project should go out to bid. After further discussions on the project along with the temporary water mains for service, the grant for paving the road and permission to go under the railroad tracks, Mr. Overstrom recommended that project move forward and the following Resolution was offered: RESOLUTION 12 — 57 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN ENGINEER TO CONDUCT AND PREPARE FEASIBILITY STUDY RE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the water mains along SR 34 need replacement and preliminary project estimates show a potential cost in excess of $650,000.00, thus potentially necessitating public bidding and finance studies; and WHEREAS, due to the legal, engineering, and public works cost that may be incurred, together with the need to meet the NYSDOT installation schedule, the Town Board finds that a report and feasibility study is warranted; and WHEREAS, and upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that T.G. Miller P.C. be and hereby is authorized to examine the proposed project, develop cost and feasibility estimates, and prepare a preliminary report as to potential costs and financing, including a recommendation as to whether a Map, Plan & Report are recommended or required for such Consolidated Water District improvement project. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Supervisor Kathy Miller, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 15, 2012. Warren Road Sewer Capacity: Mr. Overstrom informed the board that Larry Frabboni Sr. and Larry Frabboni Jr. gave a presentation at the Planning Board meeting on the proposed Village Solar Development 0 on Warren Road and Village Circle. The project can be found on the Codes Office webpage. There are currently 424 units available and with the addition of the Village Solar Development along with Woodland Park and additional residential homes there could be potentially an additional 400 units which doubles the allocated available units. Supervisor Kathy Miller and Mr. Overstrom will meet with the Village of Lansing and the Village of Cayuga Heights to discuss this. Town Engineer, Dave Herrick will review the capacity issues for the collection system. Work Place Violence Training: Mr. Overstrom stated that there will be a Work Place Violence Training Meeting for all Town Employees on February 28, 2012 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm at the Town Hall Board Room. Salmon Creek Improvements: Mr. Overstrom informed the Town Board that to avoid flooding and erosion issues the mouth of the creek needs attention. Mr. Overstrom along with Highway Superintendent, Jack French were working with NYSDEC who favored the digging out improvements but the project was halted by the New York State Historic Preservation Office. They will continue to work on this project. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT REPORT: Marina at the Town Park: The first dock at the Myers Park Marina was laid today. The completed project is scheduled for April ls` Salmon Creek Improvements by Red Bridge: Through the FEMA Grant that was received by Tompkins County the Town Highway Employees have removed fifty (50) trees. This was a two day project and has been completed. Snow Plowing: Last year at this time the Town Highway trucks had plowed 45 times compared to only 9 times this year. Mr. French and Supervisor Miller attended a meeting last Tuesday, February 7`h, in regards to applying for an Inter Municipal Government Efficiency Grant. Tompkins County Hazard Mitigation: Mr. French attended a Tompkins County Hazard Mitigation meeting on Friday, February 10`h. The topic was to update the current 2001 plan along with discussions on Hydro - Fracking, Ash Boor and invasive plants moving into the county. Supervisor Miller asked if the Ash Boor was moving into our area. Mr. French stated the projected timeframe is from 2 to 10 years. It is currently in Bath, New York. It 100% destroys the Ash Trees. Councilperson LaVigne recalled an article on the Hog Weed that was in the Town of Dryden and asked if it was in our town yet. Mr. French stated he was unaware of any cases in the Town of Lansing and that it remained on Niemi Road in the Town of Dryden. PARK and RECREATION DEPARTMENT REPORT: Parks & Recreation Department 2/15/12 UPDATE E 53 54 RECREATION • Program updates: Gymnastics is currently registering for a 3rd session. This is only the second time we have run this session and have had great interest in prior sessions. Indoor Soccer is up to 78 participants. The program runs through March 301". Rock Climbing at Cornell has 10 registered. The President's Holiday Basketball Camp is up to 30 players, and the Karate program is just starting to register for spring. • New program update: Saturday Morning Swim Lessons were discussed briefly at the last board meeting. We needed 24 participants to cover the program cost and we currently have 35 enrolled. This program starts March 3 and ends March 31St. • The Ski Program has one more Monday date to complete a very thin season. We are one of the only groups that they have this year that has NOT had to cancel a session. We end on February 271h. • Baseball and Softball: The LBP and LSP registration forms for the upcoming season will go into the schools and be available by March 1St. Forms will be due by March 23rd. A lot of work goes into these programs and games are scheduled to start on May 5th. PARKS • Tompkins County Tourism Grant: The community celebrations grant is due on February 28th and I will have our completed and returned by then. Planning to offset some concert costs with it again. • Boat slips in the marina: There are just a very few small boat slips still available in the small marina. We have a solid waiting list but will take our time to fill these spots. We have learned that it is always good to have some flexibility for size adjustments should boats need to be moved for fit. • We met this morning with Jennifer Miller, our Outdoor Adventure Camp director regarding a possible kayak, canoe and paddle board rental opportunity for Myers Park. She is currently working on a business plan and an official proposal. Our park and location make this a great idea. • We hope to be able to remove several trees from the park soon for safety reasons. • Trailways: We have several scouting groups that are planning some service projects to take place at the trailway entrance. Dog Park: Supervisor Miller asked if Mr. Colt had received any petitions for the Dog Park. Mr. Colt informed the board that currently he had not. He has researched it and stated that it would not be a difficult thing to do. Councilperson LaVigne stated that he has contacted Agway in regards to the fence and asked Mr. Colt for the needed dimensions. Arts Festival• [L17 55 With the Arts Festival not receiving a grant this year, Councilperson LaVigne informed Mr. Colt that if the Arts Festival finds funds through donations the Lansing Community Council will match the donations up to $600.00. APPROVE AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS: RESOLUTION 12 -58 Councilperson Andra Benson moved that the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following bills and to make the following budget modifications. CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 002 DATED 2/15/12 AUDITED VOUCHER #'s 58 — 143 PREPAY VOUCHER #'s AUDITED TA VOUCHER #'s PREPAY TA VOUCHER #'s FUND GENERAL FUND HIGHWAY FUND LANSING LIGHTING LANSING WATER DISTRICTS TRUST & AGENCY 58-67 3 —13 3 -7 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS WARREN RD SEWER-CAPITAL PROJ LANSING SEWER DISTRICTS DEBT SERVICE $ 11457,689.87 $ 120,663.06 1.165.93 108.929.18 $ 11319,949.98 $ 120.65 R. 0, BUDGET MODIFICATIONS GENERAL FUND A 2/15/12 Meeting for 2012 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT A1220.400 A1220.200 From Supervisor Contractual to Supervisor Equipment 978.25 From Fund Balance to Business & Industrial Park A599 A1440.408 Engineering 50,000.00 A599 A8750.400 From Fund Balance to Agriculture Development (FPIG) 113665364.50 A599 A8790.400 From Fund Balance to Drilling Contractual 100,000.00 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS GENERAL FUND A 610i 2/15/12 Meeting for 2011 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT A1410.400 A1410.110 From From Town Clerk Contractual to Deputy Clerk PR 123.00 A5132.403 A5010.120 From From Garage Elec to Sup of Hwys Clerk PR 650.00 A7020.120 A7020.110 From Parks & Rec Admin PR to Parks & Rec Admin PR 92.00 A7110.403 A7110.400 From Parks Electrical to Parks Contractual 515.00 A7310.110 A7310.400 From Youth Program PR to Youth Program Cont 17553.00 A1990.400 A9010.800 From Contingency to State Retirement 71000.00 A9060.800 A9010.800 From Health Ins to State Retirement 5,308.00 GENERAL FUND B 2/15/12 Meeting for 2011 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT B3620.110 B3620.120 From Safety Insp PR to Safety Insp Cont 28.00 B9060.800 B9010.800 From Health Ins to State Retirement 11358.00 HIGHWAY FUND DA 2/15/12 Meeting for 2011 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT DA599 DA9010.800 From Fund Balance to State Retirement 23,527.00 HIGHWAY FUND DB 2/15/12 Meeting for 2011 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT DB599 DB9010.800 From Fund Balance to State Retirement 21,690.00 WATER FUND SW 2/15/12 Meeting for 2011 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT SW1990.400 SW9010.800 From Contingency to State Retirement 3,855.00 Councilperson Ruth Hopkins seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Councilperson Andra Benson Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye BOARD MEMBER REPORTS: Edward LaVigne: Woodsedge: As the Liaison to Woodesedge, Councilperson LaVigne informed the board that they are trying to install an elevator. The current elevator is small and the new proposed elevator will be 6'x8' with a capacity of few thousand pounds and will require a bump out for installation. The Lansing Housing Authority group will be traveling to Syracuse to look at elevators. The projected cost will be within six figures. The Lansing Community Council has offered to help them find money. With money in reserves they will be also looking at available grants. The Lansing Community Council has also offered that during the Fireworks this year the concession stand be run by them 12 with all proceeds to go towards the elevator. Over $2,000.00 dollars was raised by Tops last year with benefits going to a person with Cystic- Fibrosis. Woodsedge is celebrating their "30th" Anniversary this year and he encouraged everyone to visit the facility. Sr. Citizens, Councilperson LaVigne along with Supervisor Miller met with the Sr. Citizens group. Mr. LaVigne will be attending their monthly meetings. Councilperson LaVigne and Supervisor Miller will be looking into helping the group establish a 5013C, Non - Profit Category to qualify for help from the Town and/or other private donors. LOAP: Councilperson LaVigne informed the Board that Marilyn Paradise will continue as the LOAP Director. Rotating Liaisons. Councilperson LaVigne requested that the Town Board get on schedule and name the rotating liaison representatives so they can start attending the meetings. Andra Benson. Farmers Market: Councilperson Benson had two meetings with the Farmers Market group. The first meeting was with Lynn Day and Linda VanAppledorn. The second meeting was with the vendors and Monica Roth. Ms. Roth stated that it takes about 10 years to get established. The dedicated group would like to expand. The next meeting is scheduled for April with the opening date of the Farmers Market being June 9th. Councilperson LaVigne stated that the Lansing Community Council will be doing the annual chicken barbeque on opening day with all proceeds going towards advertising of the Farmers Market. Ruth Hopkins: Councilperson Hopkins reported that the Lansing Gas Drilling Oversight Committee held an educational forum on Gas Drilling and Legal Options on February 9`h at the All Saints Church. Speakers were Town Attorney Guy Krogh and Helen Slottje an attorney with the non - profit Community Environmental Defense Council. The committee is working hard and plans on holding future educational meetings and community out reach sessions. Kathy Miller Sewer Committee• Supervisor Miller reported that the Sewer Committee is working hard trying to establish sewer for the Town of Lansing. The Economic Committee and the Town Center Committee have merged and are working on the land across the street. The Town still does not have answer from the state in regards to getting the restrictions lifted on the land. Monthly Report: The Supervisor submitted her monthly report for the month of January to all Board Members and to the Town Clerk. 13 57 �l � DOG PARK REQUEST. -vbel Bush —150 Sweazey Road: Mrs. Bush would like the Town Board to consider a Dog Park in the Town of Lansing. She had visited the Town of Ithaca Dog Park and would like to have one available for use in our town. Supervisor Miller stated that a committee should be formed to work with Parks and Recreation Director Steve Colt. Councilperson LaVigne stated that two areas have been considered, Salt Point and the land across the road from the Town Hall. He asked Mrs. Bush for a list of materials that are going to be needed along with the proposed size of the dog park. He would like a contact number and will be asking for donations. Councilperson Hopkins stated that Meadowridge Veterinary had offered the Pathways Group doggy bags for people walking their dogs on the trailway. LIASON TO THE LANSING LIBRARY. Councilperson Benson advised the Town Board that the Lansing Library Board of Trustees has asked for a Liaison Representative from the Town Board. It was decided that Andra Benson would be the liaison to the Lansing Library. An amended resolution will be passed at the March 7`h Special Town Board Meeting. Town Counsel Report: Attorney Guy Krogh reported he had five items that he will be working on: 1. Updated Roadway Excavation and Construction Local Law. 2. Consolidated Water District Use Regulations and Coordinating Back Lot Extensions. 3. Roadway Protection Laws. Municipal Groups are getting together to do these studies and are considering hiring an Engineering Firm. Highway Superintendent Jack French should have input on this. 4. The Robinson Road litigation is set to be heard in early March in Cayuga County. ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION: RESOLUTION 12 =59 Councilperson Andra Benson moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS A CONTRACT AT 7 :25 PM. Supervisor Kathy Miller seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Councilperson Andra Benson Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION. RESOLUTION 12 -60 Councilperson Andra Benson moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:10 PM. Councilperson Edward LaVigne seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: 14 Councilperson Andra Benson Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Councilperson Edward LaVigne Supervisor Kathy Miller ADJOURN MEETING: RESOLUTION 12 -61 Aye Aye Aye Aye Councilperson Andra Benson moved to ADJOURN THE FEBRUARY 15, 2012 TOWN BOARD MEETING AT 8:11 PM, Councilperson Edward LaVigne seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Councilperson Andra Benson Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Councilperson Edward LaVigne Supervisor Kathy Miller Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk. Aye Aye Aye Aye Respectfully submitted, J, '�'4 � .! / ZlIndal Debbie S. Crandall, RMC IN 59