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REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
August 15, 2012
Time: 7:00 PM Place: Lansing Town Hall Board Room
AGENDA
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Public Hearing 7:05 p.m. — Consider Environmental Impacts SEQRA Review of Proposed
Village Circle- Village Solars PDA.
5. Approve Resolution Making Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance for
Village Solars /Village Circle Planned Development Area Preliminary Approval and
Referral Back to the Planning Board for Development of Final Plan and Conditions
6. Public Hearing 7:10 p.m. — Village Circle - Village Solars PDA
7. Approve
Resolution Issuing Preliminary Approval of Village
Circle - Village
Solars
Proposed
Preliminary Development Area Plan § 706.6 of the
TOL Land Use
Ordinance
8. Public Hearing 7:15 p.m. — Local Law #3 of 2012 — Bingo and Games of Chance
9. Approve Adoption of Local Law #3 of 2012 — Regarding the Re- Authorization and Updating of
Authorizations for Games of Bingo and Authorizing Games of Chance within the TOL
10. Public Hearing 7:20 p.m. — Local Law #4 of 2012 — Grant Certain Lands and Improvements to
the Lansing Community Library
11. Privilege of the Floor: Please go to the podium and state your name and address.
12. Tompkins County Representative — Pat Pryor
13. Planning and Engineering Department Report
14. Highway Superintendent's Report
15. Parks and Recreation Department and Lansing Pathways Committee Report
16. Schedule Public Hearing for Local #5 of 2012, Updated Roadway and Highway Excavation and
Construction Regulations and Procedures
17. Approve Funds for the Lansing Community Center Renovation.
18. Appoint Amanda Verba as the Town of Lansing Representative for the Youth Service Board
19. Agreement to Provide Technical Support to Lansing School District through Lansing Youth
Services Employment Program
20. Agreement between Town of Lansing and Lansing Community Library for Reimbursement of
Certain Custodial and Maintenance Expenses
21. Approve Audit
22. Board Member Reports
23. Town Counsel Report
24. Executive Session if Needed
25. 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
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REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
August 15, 2012
A Regular 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 Debbie Crandall, Town Clerk, showed the following to be PRESENT:
Kathy Miller, Supervisor
Andra Benson, Councilperson
Robert Cree, Councilperson
Ruth Hopkins, Councilperson
Edward LaVigne, Councilperson
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Guy Krogh, Town Attorney, Charlie "Cricket" Purcell, Deputy
Highway Superintendent, Jeff Overstrom, Engineering and Planning Coordinator, Pat
Pryor, Tompkins County Representative, John O'Neill, Village of Lansing, Donna Scott,
David Herrick, Judy Scott, Emily Franco, Steve Lucente, Dan Veaner, Dorothy Krizek,
Mary Krizek, Lorraine Moyniham Schmitt, Claes Nyberg, Suzanne Hinderliter, Linda
VanApeldoorn, Kenneth and Susan Seaver, Maureen Cowen, Ted & Martha Laus, Susan
Miller, Matt Montague, Cal Warren, Tania Lawrence, Emily Tracy, Bert Fortner, Susie
Gutenberger, and several other attendees.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
SEQRA REVIEW OF PROPOSED VILLAGE CIRCLE= VILLAGE SOLARS
PDA:
RESOLUTION 12 =148
Councilperson Edward LaVigne moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS SEQRA REVIEW OF
PROPOSED VILLAGE CIRCLE= VILLAGE SOLARS PDA at 7:08 p.m.
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
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING:
RESOLUTION 12 =149
All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Councilperson Edward LaVigne
moved to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS SEQRA REVIEW OF PROPOSED VILLAGE
CIRCLE= VILLAGE SOLARS PDA at 7:09 p.m. 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
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RESOLUTION MAKING NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SIGNIFICANCE FOR VILLAGE SOLARSNILLAGE CIRCLE PDA:
Councilperson Robert Cree summarized the following for the record:
As to the impacts, the following analyses and factors were duly weighed by the Town
Board, as Lead Agency, in relation to the question of whether such impacts were so
probable of occurring or so significant as to require a positive declaration of
environmental impacts, etc. It is noted that, due to the desire to avoid segmentation, the
PDA is considered as a whole and single project, even though it has 2 separate parts
owned by separate applicants. Thus, both developers were required to submit LEAF
Parts I, and these are reviewed together due to the nature of the project and the
relationship between these developers.
The project will have land use impacts, including those effects caused by construction
and related development occurring in areas where bedrock and surface water is located
within 3 feet of the surface, due to the fact that the project is proposed to be completed in
phases and because this is a large project for Lansing and envisions the completion of
over one hundred new residential units. Because of changes in the project required by the
Planning Board and the changes in stormwater planning, together with future and phase -
by -phase stormwater review and planning approvals and permitting for the same, these
potential impacts are deemed mitigated and therefore non - significant. Additionally, it is
noted that these areas are and have already been developed and disturbed due to prior
construction at Village Circle and have basically been mowed grass fields for years,
which fields have been well drained and maintained for just this type of development.
The project will have groundwater impacts, including the requirement for discharge
permits and potential water usage of up to or over 20,000 gallons per day (when all
phases are finally constructed). These impacts are deemed minor as Bolton Point and the
Town have sufficient existing capacity to supply such volume of water without impact to
the system (other than pressure), and as the water discharge from residential and other
uses is part of the Warren Road Sewer District, such that the impacts arising therefrom
will be mitigated by permitting and supply and discharge monitoring. To the extent such
volume of water will affect the pressures in the nearby CWD distribution areas, the
Developer, during site planning, is required to place individual pressure systems within
buildings and is contributing to the overall cost of improvements in the CWD to
accommodate the cost of improvements for the future build -out of the Development.
Again, given such parameters, conditions and requirements from the site planning
process, and related permits and monitoring, these potential impacts have been mitigated
and are thus deemed non - significant.
The project will alter current field -based drainage in favor of a developmental plan that
incorporates an overall stormwater plan for the site. However, to the extent such change
will unavoidably occur in every land development, the site planning and stormwater
planning and permitting requirements do mitigate this potential impact and make the
same non - significant.
The project envisions an increase in residences in the area by constructing, over time, up
to 312 units. This, in turn, will have impacts upon traffic and traffic congestion.
However, a condition of approval is a formal traffic study intended to identify and
mitigate any such impacts and the Developers have agreed to comply with the
recommendation of such report and supported by the Town. It is also noted that the main
intersection for the project is Warren Farrell Roads, both of which are County Highways
designed and built for heavier traffic, and both of which are already high volume
roadways. It is believed, based upon preliminary information (and pending the traffic
study), that the net effect will be a change in traffic patterns not traffic volume, such as
less pass- through traffic (as, for example, residences will be closer to places of work and
retail commerce). In all therefore, and given the traffic study and the requirement to
adhere to traffic planning and controls to mitigate any potential impacts identified, the
potential traffic impacts identified are deemed minor and manageable, and these potential
are thus deemed non - significant.
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The project will also potentially have noise and odor impacts, particularly in that the
construction of the facilities for the project will create noise and fumes from vehicular
operations and deliveries which will exceed normal ambient noise and odor levels.
However, such impacts are temporary and work and construction permitting will control
hours of work and points of delivery such that, overall, by site planning and permitting,
these potential impacts, including due to their temporary nature, are deemed mitigated
and non - significant.
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Finally, impacts to the character of the community or neighborhood potentially exist in
that there will be some change in the density of local land use, and in that additional
community services will arise due to such residences needing fire and police protection
and generating populations for the local schools. Information gathered from local fire
and police personnel, and information obtained from the Lansing Central School District
schools, show that no significant impact will arise due to the location of the site and that
the fact that the estimated potential increase in school population (up to 38 students) is
well within the capacity of the existing school infrastructure (which is 200+ students
below potential peak capacity). As to the density of land use, the increase is not beyond
what normal continued development in that area would produce given existing apartment
buildings and nearby business parks. Such uses as are proposed in such development,
both by the numbers and types of uses, are not inconsistent with long -term expectations
or zoning and planning in such area, and thus, in total, these potential impacts are deemed
mitigated by the imposed site planning requirements and existing capacities of public
services and therefore are deemed non - significant.
Supervisor Kathy Miller stated that the preliminary approval of the PDA contains
contingencies concerning water, sewer and traffic which may result in a reevaluation to
see if addition impacts are identified.
After further discussion and clarification of procedures by Counsel Guy Krogh, the
following resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION 12 -150
RESOLUTION MAKING NEGATIVE DECLARATION
OF ENVIRONEMNTAL SIGNIFICANCE FOR
VILLAGE SOLARS/VILLAGE CIRCLE
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AREA PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
AND REFERRAL -BACK TO PLANNING BOARD
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FINAL PLAN AND CONDITIONS
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, Applicant, Rocco Lucente, filed an Application for formation of a PDA to
include a 138 apartment unit expansion of the Village Circle Apartments complex located
at Warren Road and Village Circle North, Village Circle South, and Village Place (Tax
Parcel Nos. 39. -1 -38.7; 39. -1 -38.9; 39. -1- 38.10; P/O #39. -1 -32.2; P/O #39. -1- 38.2), as
located within the R -2 Zoning District; and such Developer has requested Town Board
Approval and Planning Board preliminary review and referral of said Application; and
Applicant Stephen Lucente, on behalf of Lucente Holdings, Inc. and Village Solars, LLC,
has filed a joint Application for inclusion in the PDA of an additional project to construct
174 new additional "Village Solars" apartments located at Warren Road and Village
Circle North, Village Circle South, and Village Place (Tax Parcel Nos. 39. -1 -34; 39. -1-
38.4; 39. -1 -38.3; 39. -1 -38.6; 39. -1 -38.5; 39. -1 -35; 39. -1 -38.1; 39. -1- 38.11; 39. -1- 38.13;
39. -1 -38.8; 39. -1- 38.16; 39. -1- 38.14; 39.- 1- 38.15; and 39. -1- 38.12) as located within the
R -2 Zoning District; and such Developer has requested Town Board Approval and
Planning Board preliminary review and referral of said Application; and
WHEREAS, the proposed name of the PDA encompassing both projects is the Village
Circle - Village Solars PDA, and the combined acreage of the above referenced parcels
within the PDA is approximately 33.25 acres within the R2 zoning district; and
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WHEREAS, the Lansing Planning Board considered and carefully reviewed the
Application and the Applicant's Statement of Intent to Comply with Conditions and
Specifications of the Planning Board, and the Public Comment Period and other
preliminary steps relative to the requirements of the Land Use Ordinance have been
complied with, and the Planning Board, by Resolution dated July 9, 2012, formally
referred said PDA application(s) to the Town Board for hearing and possible preliminary
approval; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board also required and preliminarily reviewed the SEQRA
LEAF and received input and commentary thereupon from the Town Engineer, and has
advised the Town Board that, in the opinion of the Planning Board, the LEAF Part I is
accurate and complete; and
WHEREAS, the potential environmental impacts identified were: (i) those effects caused
by construction and related development occurring in areas where bedrock and surface
water is located within 3 feet of the surface; (ii) groundwater impacts, including the
requirement for discharge permits and potential water usage of up to or over 20,000
gallons per day (when all phases are finally constructed); (iii) an alteration of current
drainage in favor of a developmental plan that incorporates an overall stormwater plan
for the site; (iv) an increase in residences in the area that may have impacts upon traffic
and traffic congestion; (v) potential noise and odor impacts, particularly in that the
construction of the facilities for the project will create noise and fumes from vehicular
operations and deliveries which will exceed normal ambient noise and odor levels; and
(vi) impacts to the character of the community or neighborhood potentially exist in that
there will be some change in the density of local land use, and in that additional
community services will arise due to such residences needing fire and police protection
and generating populations for the local schools; and
WHEREAS, and after weighing: (i) the probability of each potential impact occurring;
(ii) the duration of each potential impact; (iii) the irreversibility of each potential impact,
including permanently lost resources of value; (iv) whether each potential impact can or
will be controlled or mitigated by permitting or other processes; (v) the regional
consequence of the potential impacts; (vi) the potential for each impact to be or become
inconsistent with the Town's master plan and /or Comprehensive Plan and local needs and
goals; and (vii) whether any known objections to the Project relate to any of the identified
potential impacts, the Town Board found that these factors did not cause any potential
impact to be or be likely to become significant; and
WHEREAS, after due deliberation upon this matter and a review and analysis of each and
all potential environmental impacts, and the input from each and all Involved and Interested
Agencies, if any, and the Lead Agency having made a negative declaration of
environmental impact; accordingly, it is hereby
RESOLVED,
that the
Town Board
of
the Town of Lansing be and hereby is again
declared to be
the Lead
Agency; and
it is
further
RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that this declaration is made in accord with Article 8
of the Environmental Conservation Law of the State of New York and the New York
SEQRA Act, and the Regulations promulgated there under, and accordingly, the Town
Board of the Town of Lansing, based upon (i) its thorough review of the EAF, and any
and all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action and
its environmental review, and the hearing held hereupon, and all testimony and evidence
presented thereat, if any, and the comments of Involved and Interested Agencies, if any,
(ii) its thorough review of the potential relevant areas of environmental concern to
determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse impact on the
environment, including, but not limited to, the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR §617.7(c),
and (iii) its completion of the EAF, including the findings noted thereon (which findings
are incorporated herein as if set forth at length), hereby makes a negative determination
of environmental significance ( "Negative Declaration ") in accordance with SEQRA for
the above referenced proposed action, and determines that an Environmental Impact
Statement is therefore not required; and it is further
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RESOLVED, that a Responsible Officer of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is
hereby authorized and directed to complete and sign, as required, the determination of
significance, confirming the foregoing Negative Declaration, which fully completed and
signed EAF and determination of significance shall be incorporated by reference in this
Resolution; and it is further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk deliver and/or file a copy of this Resolution with the
following persons and agencies:
1. The Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing.
2. The Town Supervisor of the Town of Lansing.
3. All Involved and Interested Agencies.
4. Any person requesting a copy.
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
August 15, 2012,
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON VILLAGE CIRCLE= VILLAGE SOLARS PDA:
RESOLUTION 12451
Councilperson Robert Cree moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
VILLAGE CIRCLE - VILLAGE SOLARS PDA at 7:21 p.m. Supervisor Kathy Miller
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
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins stated that the Town Board received a letter from a resident
on Asbury Road who strongly objects to the size and density of the development.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON VILLAGE CIRCLE= VILLAGE SOLARS PDA,
RESOLUTION 12452
All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Councilperson Ruth Hopkins moved
to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE VILLAGE CIRCLE= VILLAGE
SOLARS PDA at 7:25 p.m. Councilperson Andra Benson 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
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RESOLUTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF VILLAGE CIRCLE
/VILLAGE SOLARS PROPOSED PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN.
RESOLUTION 12 -153
RESOLUTION ISSUING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF
VILLAGE CIRCLE - VILLAGE SOLARS PROPOSED
PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN
PER SECTION 706.6 OF THE TOWN OF LANSING
LAND USE ORDINANCE
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, Applicant, Rocco Lucente, filed an Application for formation of a PDA to
include a 138 apartment unit expansion of the Village Circle Apartments complex located
at Warren Road and Village Circle North, Village Circle South, and Village Place (Tax
Parcel Nos. 39. -1 -38.7; 39. -1 -38.9; 39. -1- 38.10; P/O #39. -1 -32.2; P/O #39. -1- 38.2), as
located within the R -2 Zoning District; and such Developer has requested Town Board
Approval and Planning Board preliminary review and referral of said Application; and
Applicant Stephen Lucente, on behalf of Lucente Holdings, Inc. and Village Solars, LLC,
has filed a joint Application for inclusion in the PDA of an additional project to construct
174 new additional "Village Solars" apartments located at Warren Road and Village
Circle North, Village Circle South, and Village Place (Tax Parcel Nos. 39. -1 -34; 39. -1-
38.4; 39. -1 -38.3; 39. -1 -38.6; 39. -1 -38.5; 39. -1 -35; 39. -1 -38.1; 39. -1- 38.11; 39. -1- 38.13;
39. -1 -38.8; 39. -1- 38.16; 39. -1- 38.14; 39. -1- 38.15; and 39.- 1- 38.12) as located within the
R -2 Zoning District; and such Developer has requested Town Board Approval and
Planning Board preliminary review and referral of said Application; and
WHEREAS, the proposed name of the PDA encompassing both projects is the Village
Circle - Village Solars PDA, and the combined acreage of the above referenced parcels
within the PDA is approximately 33.25 acres within the R2 zoning district, and the
Lansing Planning Board considered and carefully reviewed the Application and the
Applicant's Statement of Intent to Comply with Conditions and Specifications of the
Planning Board, and the Public Comment Period and other preliminary steps relative to
the requirements of the Land Use Ordinance have been complied with, and the Planning
Board, by Resolution dated July 9, 2012, formally referred said PDA application(s) to the
Town Board for hearing and possible preliminary approval; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 706.5 of the Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance, the
Planning Board recommended conditional approval of the PDA based upon the
Developer /Applicant's Statement of Intent to Comply (with addendum) and a list of
proposed conditions; and
WHEREAS, on July 9, 2012, the Planning Board, pursuant to Lansing Land Use
Ordinance Section 706.5, underwent site plan review of the proposed Village Circle -
Village Solars PDA development, and has considered and carefully reviewed the
requirements of the Land Use Ordinance Section 701 et seq., relative to Planning Board
site plan review and the unique needs of the Town due to the topography, the soil types
and distributions, and other natural and man made features upon and surrounding the area
of the proposed Site Plan, and the Planning Board did also then consider issues of storm
water drainage, erosion control, parking, water and sewer facilities, driveways, site
lighting, off site impacts, roadways and walkways, height regulations, landscaping, open
space, and compliance with other state, county and local agency regulations; and the
Planning Board also considered the Town's Comprehensive Plan and compliance
therewith; and
WHEREAS, after a duly scheduled and noticed public hearing thereupon, the Town
Board duly issued a negative determination of environmental significance under and
pursuant to SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, the Town duly delivered a the GML § 239 -1, -m, and -n referral to the
Tompkins County Department of Planning, together with related documents, and County
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Planning declined to comment upon this preliminary approval and instead will provide
official comments and recommendations, if any, at the time of review of the Final
Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Town did duly consider all other input received, including comments
made and evidence received, if any, at a duly noticed and schedule public hearing upon
the project and this preliminary approval by the Town Board, and upon due consideration
and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Town Board, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that Conditional Approval of the proposed Planned Development Area
pursuant to and under Section 706.6 of the Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance be and
hereby is granted, subject to the conditions and findings set forth below, and this matter is
referred back to the Planning Board for the applicable steps and verifications necessary
for the Final Development Plan; and it is further
RESOLVED and DECLARED, that such approval is hereby made upon the following
conditions and findings, each and all of which must be satisfied or adequately addressed
in the Final Development Plan before any approval of the Final Development Plan:
1. Water:
A. Approval contingent upon the Town's creation of a new pressure zone in the
Warren Road/Bean Hill areas, with such new infrastructure to include: (i) a new water
tank, new pump station, and new transmission station; (ii) improvements to the
Burdick Hill Pump Station, if any, to be identified by the Town Engineer, David A.
Herrick, who will conduct a study of pumps and controls at the Burdick Station; (iii)
the placement of interim hydro - pneumatic systems to be constructed by the Town
near the Village Circle tanks in compliance with Town Engineer, David A. Herrick's
specifications; (iv) payment by Developers of $70,000.00 total to cover the above
costs of study and hydro - pneumatic system infrastructure, if such Booster System is
in place to serve the PDA by 12/31/2012.
B. Approval of Phase One PDA build out shall be contingent on an interim hydro -
pneumatic system being in place and in operation in compliance with Town Engineer,
David A. Herrick's specifications.
2. Sewer:
A. Approval is contingent upon and subject to a total build -out limit — the total
number of Village Solars- Village Circle Warren Road Sewer District (WRSD) units
following PDA build -out on both applications is capped at 470 WRSD units.
B. Approval is contingent upon Town Engineer, David A. Herrick's, providing
updated 20 -year WRSD design flow calculations, which calculations will now be
required to take into effect the above - reference 470 WRSD/PDA units and other
potential future development.
C. Approval is contingent upon an amendment to the IMA between the Town of
Lansing (o /b /o and including the Warren Road Sewer District Extension) and the
Villages of Lansing and Cayuga Heights to acknowledge the updated 20 -year design
flow and to verify sewer transportation and treatment capacity for this project and its
surrounding areas and future growth in such area.
3. Stormwater:
A. Approval is contingent upon Town Engineer, David A. Herrick's approval of the
Applicants /Developers' stormwater control erosion plan (SWPPP) and such SWPPP's
final design. In connection therewith the Applicants /Developers shall: (i) provide
Runoff reduction volume (RRv) sizing criteria in compliance with NYSDEC GP -0-
010-01 regulations, as addressed by the Town Engineer; (ii) shall adhere to NYSDEC
Design Manual specifications for green infrastructure; and (iii) provide full
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descriptions of PDA large -water feature sources and their impacts upon bedrock
conditions regarding both initial construction and long term sustainability.
4. Bus Shelter:
A. Approval shall be contingent upon a bus shelter to be constructed and located on
Warren Road near the proposed PDA east/west walkway, but only if TCAT approves
such placement and such proposed bus shelter.
5. Community Areas:
A. Approval of future PDA phases and the issuance of building permits and
Certificates of Compliance and Occupancy are conditioned upon the
Developer /Applicants completing the public, quasi - public, and community
improvements and buildings within the proposed PDA within 2 years of the date of
commencement of initial PDA construction.
6. Trails /Pathways:
A. Approval shall be contingent upon Applicants /Developers agreement to construct
and maintain all trails and pathways located within the PDA. If requested by the
Town, Applicants /Developers shall dedicate land in fee or by easement to the Town
of Lansing for the PDA trails and pathways within 6 months of final approval of the
projects and PDA.
B. Applicants /Developers shall cooperate and coordinate with the Lansing Pathways
Committee and the Town of Lansing Department of Parks and Recreation to produce,
in a timely manner, a Master Plan delineating how the PDA trails and pathways shall
interconnect with other existing and planned pathways and trails in the area.
C. Final approval shall be contingent upon a delineation of the width, construction
methodologies and materials, and maintenance plans for any pathways and trails.
7. Roads:
A. Approval is conditioned upon Applicants /Developers dedicating a 60 -foot right of
way and easement for a potential future road and/or pathway within the PDA linking
Dutch Mill and Village South roads.
B. Approval is conditioned upon Applicants /Developers dedicating a 60 -foot right of
way and easement for a potential future road and/or pathway within the PDA linking
Village Circle North and Springbrook Circle roads.
C. Approval is conditioned upon the Developer dedicating in fee the road section on
Village Place within the PDA, pursuant to a prior agreement between such Developer
and the Town.
D. Approval is conditioned upon the acceptance or adoption of suitable maintenance
agreements for the new PDA road, as depicted in the PDA site plans as a private road
and as the primary entrance into the project, between the Town and the Developers,
which agreements may be by direct contract or through the implementation of HOA
requirements and/or declarations.
E. Approval of the PDA is contingent upon the Town of Lansing Highway
Superintendent's review and approval of the final road infrastructure layout within
the proposed PDA.
F. Approval is conditioned upon an updated and/or completed traffic study to be
conducted by Stephen Ferranti, SRF Associates, as traffic consultants, who shall be
retained on behalf of the Town at the expense of the Developers /Applicants to
determine the scope and extent of a traffic impact study intended to address Town and
County concerns, all as recommended by Town Engineer, David A. Herrick. Said
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traffic consultant shall also review, report, and comment upon the final traffic study
to be conducted by Applicants /Developers' Engineer.
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
August 15, 2012.
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW #3 OF 2012 — BINGO AND GAMES
OF CHANCE:
RESOLUTION 12 -154
Councilperson Robert Cree moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL
LAW #3 OF 2012 REGARDING THE RE- AUTHORIZATION AND UPDATING
OF AUTHORIZATIONS FOR GAMES OF BINGO AND AUTHORIZING
GAMES OF CHANCE WITHIN THE TOWN OF LANSING at 7:26 p.m.
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins seconded the motion and it was carried by the following
roll call vote:
Councilperson Andra Benson Aye
Councilperson Robert Cree Aye
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye
Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye
Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye
Councilperson Andra Benson stated that this is a State Law that the Town has to follow.
Bingo is pretty much set but it will track the raffles and fifty - fifties that are all over
Town.
Councilperson Edward LaVigne stated that groups that are non - for - profit have to prove
they are non - for - profit and file for a 5013c. Unfortunately you have to apply and track
the entities that have good will and good intentions.
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins stated that this will be put on the ballot in November for the
public to vote on.
Counsel Guy Krogh stated that this law updates a 1958 Town Law and was amended in
1959 by Ordinance 1 A and is no longer in compliance with New York State Law.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING,
RESOLUTION 12 -155
All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Councilperson Ruth Hopkins moved
to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW #3 OF 2012 REGARDING
THE RE- AUTHORIZATION AND UPDATING OF AUTHORIZATIONS FOR
GAMES OF BINGO AND AUTHORIZING GAMES OF CHANCE WITHIN THE
TOWN OF LANSING at 7:28 p.m. 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
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Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye
Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye
APPROVE ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW #3 OF 2012:
Counsel
Guy Krogh stated after adopting
the
Local
Law
it will not take effect until such
time it is
approved by the electrics. It will
be
voted
on in
November at the election.
There are two types of games in NYS: One is games of chance, which are legal if they
are regulated by Wagering and Gaming Board. The other is contests of chance, which
are illegal gambling under the penal law. Some of the permits remain good for a year.
The enforcement of the law started after the 9/11 attack on New York City, because of
the fear that proceeds from games might be diverted to terrorists.
RESOLUTION 12456
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING
LOCAL LAW NUMBER 3 OF 2012
A LOCAL LAW UPDATING AND PERMITTING
BINGO AND GAMES OF CHANCE
WITHIN THE TOWN OF LANSING
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing had previously authorized Bingo within the Town by
and under Ordinances # 1 and # 1 A, and the same need to be duly updated to comply
with changes in NYS Law, and further, the Town wishes to formally authorize the
conducting of games of chance within the Town pursuant to NYS Law; and
WHEREAS, said proposed Local Law proposes: (1) to define certain terms, mainly by
adopting NYS definitions as set forth in the General Municipal and Executive Laws; (2)
authorize lawful games of chance and bingo within the Town to be conducted in accord
with NYS Law; (3) to issue permits, conduct enforcement operations, and collect and
make reports upon gaming activity as required by NYS Law, all together with related
terms and conditions as set forth in such Local Law; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was duly noticed and held at the Lansing Town Hall, 29
Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, being in the Town of Lansing, on the 15`h day of
August, 2012, at 7:15 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
WHEREAS, upon deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has
hereby
RESOLVED, that Local Law Number 3 of 2012 be and hereby is approved and adopted
in the form as presented to this meeting, and in such form "be it so enacted "; and it is
further
RESOLVED, that in accord with §21 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, the final adopted
version of this Local Law shall be presented to the Supervisor for approval; and it is
further
RESOLVED, that upon such approval by the Supervisor (or other approval occurring
pursuant to said §21 of the Municipal Home Rule Law), and within 20 days after the final
adoption of this Local Law, the Town Clerk shall file a certified copy of this Local Law,
together with the required certifications, if any, as follows: (i) in the Office of the Town
Clerk; and (ii) with the New York State Secretary of State as required by Municipal
Home Rule Law §27 (said filing may be made by delivery to the State Records and Law
Bureau, Department of State, 41 State Street, Albany, New York 1223 1 ).
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The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Edward LaVigne, duly seconded by Councilperson Robert Cree, and put
to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson
Councilperson Robert Cree
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins
Councilperson Edward LaVigne
Supervisor Kathy Miller
Accordingly, the
August 15, 2012.
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW #4 OF 2012 GRANTING CERTAIN
LANDS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY:
RESOLUTION 12 =157
Councilperson Robert Cree moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL
LAW #4 OF 2012 GRANTING CERTAIN LANDS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO
THE LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY at 7:32 p.m. Councilperson Andra Benson
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
Emily Franco — 304 Peruville Road:
Read the following to the Town Board:
Good evening, my name is Emily Franco and I live at 304 Peruville Road. I am also the
President of the Lansing Community Library Board of Trustees. On behalf of the Board
of Trustees, as well as the Friends, Volunteers and Staff, many of whom were able to be
here tonight and for those that weren't, I would like to thank the Town Board for their
support of the Lansing Community Library and for moving forward with this very
important transfer of the library building and lands to the Lansing Community Library.
While the entire Lansing community has given us tremendous support (just think of the
money raised by the Friends for the original improvements to the building), I want to
emphasize that this transfer will make the library eligible for grants and funding that we
were not previously able to consider, especially with regards to building maintenance and
repairs, a significant benefit in a building the age of our library. In addition, as we move
towards finalizing our permanent charter next year, owning the building will be a
tremendous advantage for us as it demonstrates the level and commitment of our
community to the Lansing Community Library. Thank you again for your work to make
ownership of the library building and grounds a reality.
Donna Scott — 535 Lansing Station Road:
As former President of the Friends of the Lansing Community Library, the library has
had incredible community support from the beginning. She stated that at least 210 people
have volunteered over the 12 1/2 years and 27 have continued volunteering since the
beginning. Many community organizations and people have contributed and donated
money. In addition to this they have received help from the Boys Soccer and Football
Teams, Boy Scouts Troop #48, Ithaca Cayuga Rotary Club, Lansing Community Council
as well as all of the support from the patrons that use the library.
Linda VanApeldoorn — 138 Brickyard Road:
As current President of the Friends of the Lansing Community Library, she stated that
she wholly supports the transition of the library ownership and thanked the Town Board
for this opportunity.
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Judy Scott — 64 Sweazey Road:
As Treasurer of the Friends of the Lansing Library, desk volunteer and in charge of
running the book sale she stated that she is 100% in support of the Town turning the
library over to the library. There is no revenue attached as they are both tax exempt.
Susan Miller — 194 Buck Road:
As the original Chair of the Library Fund Raising Committee 12 1/2 years ago, she stated
she was wholly in support of moving onto the next phase of giving the library back to the
library. She thanked the Town Board for their support and stated it is a tremendous thing
for the opportunity to volunteer and she was proud of it.
Councilperson Edward LaViizne:
Thanked everyone for their energy and efforts which shows when the community comes
together what can be accomplished. He asked what the next project or goal would be for
the library now that they can apply for grants.
Susie Gutenberger — 320 Hook Place:
As Librarian she stated that long term capital plans include updating the tutoring room
and turning it into a teen space, new flooring upstairs, new shelving, updating the
plumbing, improving the stairway on the back of the building along with other projects
over the next 10 years. Many of these projects can be partially funded through a
construction grant but because they currently don't have a long term lease or ownership
of the building they can not currently apply for these grants. About $250,000 in grants
per year come to the community from the State and the Finger Lakes Library System,
with ownership or long term lease of the building it would allow them to apply for the
grants.
Currently they have 2371 active library patrons that live in Lansing that have used their
library cards in the past year. The library has a summer reading program that involves
230 children. Through grant funding they were able to hire some teens to work in the
library. Through community outreach there are many community groups that the library
collaborates with to utilize the space at the library.
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING:
RESOLUTION 12 =158
All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Councilperson Robert Cree moved
to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW #4 OF 2012 GRANTING
CERTAIN LANDS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LANSING COMMUNITY
LIBRARY at 7:43 p.m. Councilperson Andra Benson 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
The Town Board was not able to adopt Local Law #4 as they are waiting completion of a
final survey.
TOMPKINS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE — PAT PRYOR.
Ms. Pryor stated that as a former teacher and patron of the Lansing Library she thanked
the Town Board for transferring the library. With residents who do not have or can't
afford local broadband in their homes, the local library affords them this opportunity.
To: Lansing Town Board
From: Pat Pryor, Legislator, District 6, Tompkins County Legislature
Date: August 15, 2012
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1. County Departments have submitted their budget requests to County
Administrator Joe Mareane. He will prepare a proposed budget for submission
to the Legislature, probably in late August or early September. The Legislature
will hold a series of special Budget Committee -of- the -Whole meetings to review
and recommend changes to the Administrator's proposal from September
through early November with budget passage expected in mid - November.
I plan to hold a Town Hall meeting for constituents, including the Town Board, at
a point at which I think there is enough information available to make it
worthwhile. My goal is to provide information and to seek input prior to
decision - making by the Legislature so that I can have the benefit of your thinking
in our deliberations. Ms. Pryor encouraged the Board and everyone to attend.
She asked for help in scheduling a non conflicting night that was best for all.
2. In keeping with discussions on planning and economic development, I thought
the Board might be interested in information from a study that was presented in
May of 2006 on housing needs in the county. It projects housing needs
categorized by levels of income and by age categories through 2014. Here are
some quick snapshots from the study:
- 2005 -2014: housing unit demand in total will increase by approx. 300 units per
year;
- largest increase (158 units per yr.) expected in the renter category;
- largest increase in owner unit demand is expected in category aged 45 years
and up;
- largest increase in demand expected at both ends of the age spectrum,
reflecting renter market in the urban core and at the other end, aging baby
boomers;
-59% of owner unit demand will be for households at or below the county
median income ($48,655 this year) over the period of 2005 -2014, with about 4/5
of that 59% needed for households at 80% or less of the county median
household income;
-73% of rental unit demand will be for households at or below the county
median household income ($48,655 this year), with about 2/3 of that 73%
needed for households at 80% or less of the county median household income.
Added to the above projections should be:
-324 owner units and 547 rental units representing pent -up demand prior to the
start of the study.
"Combining the current (2005) gap with the county's prospective needs through
2014 results in the need for iust under 3,900 units overall through calendar year
2014.1." (from Appendix IV: Regional Long -Term Housing Demand Forecast,
2005 -2014, May 30, 2006 by Economic & Policy Resources, Inc.)
In closing, the study reminds the reader that housing needs cannot be viewed in
a vacuum and that regional economic development dynamics must be part of
the equation as individual communities consider their housing challenges.
http: / /www.to m p ki ns-
co.ora/ planning /HNA /count midehousingneedsassessment htm
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:
Claes Nyberg — 420 Ridge Road:
Mr. Nyberg attended and thanked the Sewer Committee for having the informational
meeting on the sewer project.
Mr. Nyberg stated that there are 5 members on the Town Board and he has only heard
from members Kathy Miller and Ed LaVigne on their position of the sewer project and
asked if they spoke for the rest of the Board members.
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Ed LaVigne stated that he doesn't speak for the other Town Board members. With the
utmost respect for them he is only 20% of the Board speaking. He will give you his
opinion and accurate information. The other four public servants have their own view
points which he respects.
Andra Benson stated that Kathy and Ed serve on the Sewer Committee and the other
Board members do not. They have attended all the meetings and this is why they respond
and answer questions. The other members receive and review the reports. She is in
support of developing a Town Center and realizes nothing can be developed without
sewer. She was hoping that more of the people that were going to be impacted by this
project either didn't attend the informational meeting or didn't speak.
Ruth Hopkins stated there are a lot of issues to be considered, the cost, timetable and all
the different pieces that have to come together. Questions are being investigated and
addressed. Housing needs are being considered.
Mr. Nyberg stated that it is important for all Town Board members let the people know
what they think about the project.
Kathy Miller informed Mr. Nyberg i
the first Wednesday of the month at
with no interaction with the public.
meeting and questions are answered
attend the meetings to hear what the
being asked.
hat the Town Board holds Work Session Meetings
7:00 p.m. This is an opportunity to come and listen
Questions, answers and opinions are expressed at this
by engineers or the lawyer. She invited him to
members are thinking and the questions that are
Robert Cree stated he supports the sewer project for the development of the land across
the road. From that aspect he is in favor of the sewer to make sure what develops across
the road is appropriate. The Lansing School District plan also ties into the project.
PLANNING and ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REPORT:
Engineering & Planning Coordinator
Planning Department
Town Board Meeting 8/15/2012
Bolton Point Water Tank at Burdick Hill
The contract for the construction of a new concrete water storage tank has been awarded
and construction will begin soon.
McKinney Point Water Main Replacement
The contract for the Mckinney Point Water Main Replacement has been awarded and the
Notice to proceed has been issued. This project is for the replacement of the main along
NYS Rte34 only. The replacement of the main along the lake will be done at a later date
under separate contract.
Status of Woodland Park Subdivision Sewer System
The pump station was started and tested by an ITT Flygt service representative and
operating parameters set. A few weeks later the station was in alarm due to an entrance
conductor being cut so that one leg of the three phase power was interrupted. An
electrician was called in and the conductor replaced.
Mr. Cardamone asked me to provide him a list of all work that needs to be completed to
close out his contract with his contractor and to be able to dedicate the system to the
Town. I provided him a list of what I observed compared to the construction documents.
Mr. Cardamone has requested a meeting to discuss the list and what can be done to
satisfy the Town.
Bear's Bait Shop
The bait shop in Myers Park is open and has live bait and tackle available.
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Advanced Design Consulting Inc:
Alex Deyhim of Advanced Design Consulting located at 126 Ridge Road has just
received approval for an expansion.
Monthly Report:
Mr. Overstrom submitted his monthly activity report for the month of July to all Board
Members and the Town Clerk.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT:
"Cricket" Purcell, Deputy Highway Superintendent reported that they have improved a
mile and a half of gravel roads. They have also been helping the School and Fire
Districts.
Petition Requesting Water on Wilson, Conlon, Bower and Buck Roads:
Mr. Purcell presented a petition on behalf of the residents (58 households) on Wilson,
Conlon, Bower and Buck Roads requesting the Town of Lansing conduct a feasibility
study to create a new water district to service their area.
After further discussion the following resolution was hereby offered:
RESOLUTION 12 459
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PRELIMINARY FEASIBILITY
STUDY RE EXPANSION OF WATER DISTRICT TO CONLON,
BUCK, AND WILSON ROAD AREAS
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town Board received a petition signed by approximately 80 % of the
potential users of a water district extension or expansion in the above -named areas; and
WHEREAS, many people in such areas are served by low quality water wells, many of
which have literally run dry during this Summer's drought such that there is a public
health need to examine the feasibility of providing water in such areas; and
WHEREAS, upon consideration of the same, the Town Board has
RESOLVED, that T.G. Miller, the Town's Engineer, be and hereby is authorized and
directed to commence and prepare a preliminary feasibility study of the cost and viability
of extending municipal water services in such area, all at a cost not to exceed $3,000.00.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Edward LaVigne, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put
to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson Aye
Councilperson Robert Cree Aye
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye
Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye
Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
August 15, 2012.
PATHWAYS UPDATE:
Pathways Update:
The Installation of a footbridge is scheduled for Thursday noon (8/16/2012) on the
section of the old rail bed. It is the second phase of the Eagle Scout project headed by
Dave Miller of Troop 4. Dave hope's to complete his work before the school semester
starts. The project will be completed once the signage and trail blazing is done.
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Submitted by,
Maureen Cowen
SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR LOCAL LAW #5 OF 2012 — UPDATED
ROADWAY AND HIGHWAY EXCAVATION AND CONSTRUCTION
REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES:
RESOLUTION 12 -160
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING
FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #5 OF 2012
UPDATED ROADWAY AND HIGHWAY EXCAVATION
AND CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing had previously adopted regulations and permit
requirements for owners, contractors, and others who desired to dig or construct anything
in Town of Lansing road rights -of -way, culminating in the adoption of Local Law #2 of
2004; and due to changes in law and the potential for substantial roadway and highway
construction and impacts arising from major projects and industrial processes, including
but not limited to oil and gas exploration and production, the Town Board has determined
that certain updates and amendments to the existing Local Law were required and
warranted; and
WHEREAS, the enhanced protection of roadways, road surfaces and appurtenances,
water lines, sewer lines, and other utility and roadway appurtenances, will mitigate
significant risks to the life, welfare, and safety of residents, motorists, and pedestrians,
and protect valuable utilities and infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, said proposed updated Local Law proposes: (1) to define the terms highway,
permit, contractor, excavation, construction, appurtenant structure, fee, security, and
default; (2) to prohibit construction or excavation without a permit; (3) to set fees for
permits and inspections; (4) to establish a permit process; (5) to require the posting of
bonds or other security and the maintenance of insurance; (6) to establish performance
guidelines for construction, excavation, and restoration, including stormwater reviews;
(7) to require the contractor to assume liabilities associated with excavation and
construction in highways, and indemnify the Town of Lansing for losses or liabilities
arising from such operations; (8) to require utility marking; (9) to empower the Town of
Lansing to impose special conditions for permits when deemed necessary, and to collect
highway rents when public lands are utilized; (10) to provide for a definitions of a default
in the permit process or when proceeding without a permit, to provide for waivers of
certain requirements, and to provide for appeals of administrative decisions arising under
such Local Law; (11) to provide for civil and criminal penalties for the violation of the
proposed local law; (12) with a proposed immediate effective date; and (13) each and all
together with related terms and conditions as set forth in such Local Law; 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 19th day of September,
2012, at 7:05 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; and it
is further
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RESOLVED AND DETERMINED that this action is classified as a Type II Action under
SEQRA (6 NYCRR Part 617, § 617.5(c)(20, 27)), such that no environmental review is
mandated or required.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Robert Cree, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put to a
roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson
Councilperson Robert Cree
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins
Councilperson Edward LaVigne
Supervisor Kathy Miller
Accordingly, the
August 15, 2012.
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
APPROVE FUNDS FOR THE LANSING COMMUNITY CENTER
RENOVATION:
RESOLUTION 12 =161
RESOLUTION APPROVING UPGRADES AND REMODELING
OF LANSING COMMUNITY CENTER
INCLUDING PROJECT FUNDING AND SOURCES
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Town Board has long been involved in an examination
of the viability of future public uses of the existing Community Building (f/k/a the
Grange Building), and has put together a project plan and now needs to provide funding
for the same; and
WHEREAS, upon consideration of such plan, the Town Board has
RESOLVED, that the project plan be and hereby is approved and not more than
$45,000.00, and such amount be and hereby is appropriated to complete such remodeling
and upgrades from building reserve fund, a type fund created to pay for ongoing
improvements and maintenance of public buildings in the Town; and it further
RESOLVED, that this Resolution be and hereby is made subject to permissive
referendum.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Supervisor Kathy Miller, duly seconded by Councilperson Robert Cree, and put to a roll
call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson
Councilperson Robert Cree
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins
Councilperson Edward LaVigne
Supervisor Kathy Miller
Accordingly, the
August 15, 2012.
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
APPOINT AMANDA VERBA AS THE TOWN OF LANSING
REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE YOUTH SERVICE BOARD:
RESOLUTION 12 =162
APPOINT AMANDA VERBA
AS THE TOWN OF LANSING REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE TOMPKINS COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES BOARD
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The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing needs to appointment a
representative to serve on the Tompkins County Youth Services Board.
WHEREAS, Amanda Verba, a Town of Lansing Resident, who is currently the Youth
Development Coordinator at TST BOCES is interested in being the Town of Lansing
Representative. Ms. Verba has previously been serving on the Youth Services Board for
several years as an at- large member representing the Lansing School System; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has hereby
RESOLVED, that Amanda Verba is hereby appointed as the Town of Lansing
Representative to the Tompkins County Youth Service Board.
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 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
August 15, 2012.
APPROVE AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO LANSING_
SCHOOL DISTRICT THROUGH LANSING YOUTH SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM:
RESOLUTION 12 -163
RESOLUTION APPROVING GML INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN LANSING CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND
TOWN OF LANSING REGARDING
LANSING YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the LCSD has proposed a standard -form intermunicipal agreement
regarding youth programs conducted at the schools and the Town is in agreement with
the terms of the same; and
WHEREAS, upon consideration of such agreement, the Town Board has
RESOLVED, that the same be and hereby is approved and the Town Supervisor and/or
Deputy Supervisor be and each is hereby authorized to sign such agreement, by, for, in
the name of, and on behalf of the Town of Lansing.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Supervisor Kathy Miller, 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
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Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
August 15, 2012.
APPROVE CONTRACT BETWEEN TOWN OF LANSING AND LANSING
COMMUNITY LIBRARY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN CUSTODIAL
AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSES:
RESOLUTION 12 =164
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN TOWN AND LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY
REGARDING SHARED CUSTODIAL SERVICES
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Lansing Community Library and the Town have discussed the terms of
shared custodial services for their respective buildings in the Town Center and a draft
agreement regarding the same has been generated to document the same and reimburse
the Town for providing such services; and
WHEREAS, the authority granted to the Town and the Library under the General
Municipal Law, the Town Law, the Education Law, and upon consideration of such
agreement, the Town Board has
RESOLVED, that the same be and hereby is approved and the Town Supervisor and/or
Deputy Supervisor be and each is hereby authorized to sign such agreement, by, for, in
the name of, and on behalf 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 Ruth Hopkins, and put to
a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson Aye
Councilperson Robert Cree Aye
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye
Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye
Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
August 15, 2012.
APPROVE AUDIT:
RESOLUTION 12 =165
Councilperson Robert Cree moved that the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the
following bills and to make the following budget modifications.
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 008
DATED 8/15/12
AUDITED VOUCHER #'s
PREPAY VOUCHER #'s
AUDITED TA VOUCHER #'s
PREPAY TA VOUCHER #'s
FUND
717-889
717-720
58 -64
58
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
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GENERAL FUND
HIGHWAY FUND
LANSING LIGHTING
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS
TRUST & AGENCY
WARREN RD SEWER- CAPITAL PROJ
LANSING SEWER DISTRICTS
DEBT SERVICE
E:M:MX:y7
76.068.57
1,259.07
$ 137,700.00
0,
$ 51.93
of
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins seconded the motion and it was carried by the following
roll call vote:
Councilperson Andra Benson
Councilperson Robert Cree
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins
Councilperson Edward LaVigne
Supervisor Kathy Miller
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS:
Andra Benson:
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Andra Benson wished to thank Lansing Community Council, Lynn Day, the Farmers
Market and everyone that was involved in the very successful Lansing Youth Services
chicken barbeque and 50/50 raffle.
Robert Cree:
Bolton Point is finalizing their budget and setting up a long range plan for their capital
projects. The annual fiscal year end audit was completed.
Ruth Hopkins:
Ruth Hopkins has been attending the Tompkins County Council of Governments
Committee on cable. The towns are all in the process of renegotiating their contracts
with Time Warner. She noted that the contracts do not deal with the content or core price
the cable charges, but they do deal with customer service. The towns are looking to help
each other by reviewing best practices along with negotiations with Time Warner.
Ruth Hopkins and Robert Cree have been looking at accounting software programs that
would make it easier to access the budget and to simplify it for the public.
Edward LaVigne:
Through the Lansing Youth Services Ed was able to meet and work'with'Cody Little who
volunteered at the Lansing Harbor Fest. When you reach out to the youth they respond
very well. He wants to keep emphasizing volunteering, volunteering, volunteering, it is
life blood of any community. The kids love to be wanted and be a part of something. He
will be looking again for more youth to help. He hopes the Youth Services has the
barbeque next year along with the spaghetti supper and breakfast at Applebees. With
Tompkins County cutting back on Youth Services Pprograms, it is important that the
Town does as much as they can. He would rather see the youth volunteering then seeing
Judge Banfield or Judge Howell.
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The concern of the LOAP Van replacement still remains.
The LHA elevator project is making progress.
He would like to see a grand opening when the Community Center renovation is
complete.
Kathy Miller*
Monthly Report:
The Supervisor submitted her monthly report for the month of July to all Board
Members and to the Town Clerk.
ESTABLISH AND APPOINT THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE:
RESOLUTION 12466
RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE MEMBERS OF
THE TOWN OF LANSING
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has determined a need to update
the 2006 Comprehensive Plan and
WHEREAS, the Town Board hereby establishes a Comprehensive Plan Committee to
perform such task and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing would like to appoint the members
of the Town of Lansing Comprehensive Plan Committee and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing appoints the following
Comprehensive Plan Committee Members to perform the assignment of updating the
2006 Comprehensive Plan: Planner Jonathan Kanter, Supervisor Kathy Miller,
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, Planning Board Members Richard Prybyl, and Lin
Davidson, Community Members: Thomas Butler, Amanda Steinhardt, Gerald Friedman,
Philip Snyder, Sarah Thomson, Jeremy Dietrich, J. David Ferris, Jase Baese, Susan
Tabrizi, Maureen Cowen, Larry Beck and Susan Miller.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Supervisor Kathy Miller, duly seconded by Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, and put to a
roll call vote with the following results:
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Councilperson Andra Benson
Councilperson Robert Cree
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins
Councilperson Edward LaVigne
., Supervisor Kathy Miller
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Accordingly, the following Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
August 15, 2012.
The meetings will start in September with an Organizational Meeting. All meeting dates
and times will be posted on the Town's Website. The projected completion date is a year
or less.
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Councilperson Andra Benson
Councilperson Robert Cree
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins
Councilperson Edward LaVigne
., Supervisor Kathy Miller
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Accordingly, the following Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
August 15, 2012.
The meetings will start in September with an Organizational Meeting. All meeting dates
and times will be posted on the Town's Website. The projected completion date is a year
or less.
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TOWN COUNSEL REPORT.
Guy Krogh reminded the Town Board that they need to appoint the 5 member CWD
Water Advisory Committee under the new CWD Local Law #2 of 2012. The chair will
be a Town Board member along with two other members that reside within the CWD or
one of its extensions ( #1 and #2) and two other members.
ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION.
RESOLUTION 12467
Councilperson Edward LaVigne moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO
DISCUSS CONTRACTS AND PERSONNEL AT 8:47 PM. Councilperson Ruth
Hopkins seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote:
Councilperson Andra Benson Aye
Councilperson Robert Cree Aye
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye
Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye
Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye
EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION:
RESOLUTION 12468
Councilperson Robert Cree moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:20
PM. Councilperson Edward LaVigne seconded the motion and it was carried by the
following roll call vote:
Councilperson Andra Benson
Councilperson Robert Cree
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins
Councilperson Edward LaVigne
Supervisor Kathy Miller
ADJOURN MEETING.
RESOLUTION 12 =169
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Councilperson Robert Cree moved to ADJOURN THE AUGUST 15, 2012 TOWN
BOARD MEETING AT 10:21 PM. Councilperson Edward LaVigne seconded the
motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote:
Councilperson Andra Benson
Councilperson Robert Cree
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins
Councilperson Edward LaVigne
Supervisor Kathy Miller
Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk.
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Respectfully submitted,
t�0" Y(
Debbie S. Crandall
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