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Home My WebLink About2013-01-02 organization meeting 2013 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING January 2, 2013 A Special Organizational 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 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor Kathy Miller, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll call by Darlene Marshall, Deputy Town Clerk, showed the following to be PRESENT: Kathy Miller, Supervisor Katrina Binkewicz, Councilperson Robert Cree, Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, Councilperson Edward LaVigne, Councilperson ABSENT: None VISITORS: John O'Neill, Village of Lansing, Lynn Leopold, Village of Lansing, Sharon Bowman, Ed McLaughlin, Anne McLaughlin, Philip Snyder and Ted Laux and a few other attendees. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: Lynn Leopold - 1203 E. Shore Drive: Ms. Leopold addressed the Board and submitted the following comments: Comments to Town of Lansing-Board regarding the NYSEG Bell Station land; As a resident of the Town,in the Village of Lansing,I have become aware of the issue of the NYSEG property that is under consideration by the town as to its future. I would like to argue in favor of leaving this land for present and future generations in its natural state.Tracts of land like this,especially the forested part,are fewer and farther between along Cayuga Lake. If the Town is considering subdividing and selling off lots for expensive homes,I would argue that its value as a natural area along the shoreline is far greater over a longer period of time. I realize there are many questions and issues to be discussed and settled about the tax revenue and other financial considerations of the land, should it stay in conservation,or what revenue it might generate if it is developed,and I'm not here to comment on those issues. I believe we owe it to ourselves and future generations to preserve what little is left of undeveloped land along the east shore of Cayuga Lake.This land has one of the most extensive stands of white oak I've ever seen in a forest in this area.To carve it up for lake views would seem a crime. Sometimes the highest use for land such as this is not to develop it,but to keep it for posterity.Our children and grandchildren will thank us for making the right decision to keep it wild. Kathy Miller commented that she is not particularly in favor of development but a lot of questions need to be asked about the Town's liability if the property becomes a forest. Ed McLaughlin— 94 Teeter Road: Mr. McLaughlin addressed the Board on his and his wife Anne McLaughlin's behalf and submitted the following summary: We endorse a resolution supporting state acquisition of the Nut Ridge Road land as a public conservation and natural resource area or state forest. Reasons for our support: 1 • A publicly accessible area for hunting, fishing, wildlife watching, hiking and biking trails and 3,400 feet of shoreline for boating and picnicking would make a considerable contribution to improving the quality of life for Lansing residents and, at the same time, would attract more tourists and businesses to the Lansing community. No area in the entire Finger Lakes has this much privately held shoreline; • Annual funds for such purchases are already in place in the state budget but do not often go to the Finger Lakes; • It preserves unique land and natural resources in part of the town while still allowing nodal development which is consistent with Lansing comprehensive plan and sewer construction; • The farmland could continue to be farmed as now; • DEC would still pay taxes both town and school on the property; • Developing the land for private use might eventually raise higher gross tax revenue but it is unclear whether the net gain would be significant or even positive once new required roads were built and services provided by the town. • Postponing a decision may jeopardize this unique opportunity for public use as NYSEG may sell the property at any time to the highest bidder. Philip Snyder– 53 Myers Road: Mr. Snyder addressed the Board and read the following statement which he submitted to the Board: Statement to the Lansing Town Board, January 2, 2013 Re: possible state forest in North Lansing Philip Snyder& Pat Paine, 53 Myers Road, Lansing The possibility of a 500+ acre state forest that includes three quarters of a mile of lakefront is a golden opportunity for the Town of Lansing. This would create a major recreational property with a wide constituency of users in all seasons. I have walked the property extensively and my remarks are based in part on this direct experience. The Finger Lakes in general have very little public access to the lakeshores, which are over 90% in private hands. A flat walking trail along the lake on the old railroad bed there would be a major attraction. Looking ahead, what if the railroad north of Salt Point to Milliken Station were decommissioned?—and then imagine a trail easement that went from the town park all the way to the county line, with this new forest as the terminus/destination—this would draw people from a great distance. Kayakers, boaters, and others could move between these two parks as well. It would be a magnet for hikers, hunters, skiers, mountain bikers, bird watchers. Plus there are excellent old forests, especially oak and hickory mixed deciduous woods, and lovely gorges on the site, with waterfalls. It is perfect for a new trail system combined with the potential lakefront walkway. I am on the Comprehensive Planning Committee and this state forest possibility seems to me to be very aligned with the vision for the town that is being developed. And if it is a state forest, there would be payment in lieu of taxes so the site would continue to generate revenue, without even considering the economic multipliers from usage and tourism. To see this site only in terms of potential tax revenue we is think short sighted. Does the town want to be on record of foregoing a wonderful recreation and lake access opportunity for ALL the PEOPLE, and instead release this land so a few wealthy people can build their homes along the lake and thus deny the rest of us access and enjoyment of this site?If it goes to development, it will be lost forever. Ecologically the site would be much better as a state forest than a lakeview suburban development. We urge the town to enter into serious discussions with the DEC to move this forward. Yes, there are important questions that need to be resolved, but it would seem this property is, understandably, a priority for them. This site could easily draw the volunteer caretaking energies of many groups, including the Cayuga Trails Club, birding, hunting and fishing organizations, as well as partnerships with organizations such as the Finger Lakes Land Trust, the Lab of Ornithology, among others 2 I hope we can soon celebrate the addition of this jewel of a multi-use recreational natural area to the town. What an asset!!! Supervisor Kathy Miller indicated the Finger Lakes Land Trust will be meeting with the Board in February. There are questions which need to be answered before moving ahead. Everyone will be aware of when The Finger Lakes Land Trust is coming and are welcome to attend. RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A DEPUTY SUPERVISOR: Supervisor Kathy Miller indicated that she gave this a lot of thought and she couldn't do what she did this past year without Sharon Bowman. If she wasn't here for a period of time, Sharon would be able to carry on and run things. It makes sense to appoint Sharon Bowman as Deputy Supervisor. RESOLUTION 13-01 RESOLUTION TO APPOINT SHARON BOWMAN AS DEPUTY SUPERVISOR FOR THE YEAR 2013 The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the position of Deputy Supervisor needs to be filled for the year 2013; and WHEREAS,upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby: RESOLVED, that Sharon Bowman is hereby appointed as Deputy Supervisor for the year 2013. 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: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz 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 January 2, 2013. 2013 TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS: The following Resolutions were duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: RESOLUTION 13-02 RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized and directed to have all Town financial records and Justice Court records and dockets audited in accord with law; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor make a report thereof to the Town Board, file her findings and reports with the Town Clerk, and file an official certified report in accord with law, all as referenced or required by or under General Municipal Law § 30 and Town Law §§ 29 and 123; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and permitted, in lieu of preparing her financial report under Town Law Section 29(10), to submit to the Town Clerk, by March 1, 2013 a copy of the report to the State Comptroller required by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law. RESOLUTION 13-03 3 RESOLVED, that the bonds of Public Officials be approved as to the amounts and company: to wit, Peerless Insurance Company and $20,000.00 for employees, $20,000.00 for Deputy Superintendent, $850,000.00 for the Lansing Receiver of Taxes. RESOLUTION 13-04 RESOLVED, that the Supervisor appoints the Fire Chief and Company Captains of the Town as Fire Wardens. RESOLUTON 13-05 RESOLVED, that Harris Beach LLP be approved as bond counsel for the Town, and that they be consulted on an as needed basis. RESOLUTION 13-06 RESOLVED, that the Tompkins Trust Company, First Niagara, Fleet Bank, M & T Bank, Troy Commercial Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Tioga State Bank be designated as the depositories for the Town of Lansing. RESOLUTION 13-07 RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, and Councilperson Robert Cree, are authorized to sign checks drawn on all accounts except the Justice Accounts, Town Clerk's, and the Lansing Receiver of Taxes and that the Town Clerk, be authorized to sign checks on the Town Clerk's checking account and the Lansing Receiver of Taxes checking account and the Supervisor be authorized to sign checks on the Lansing Sewer District Account and that Town Justices, be authorized to sign checks on the Town Justice Accounts at the Tompkins Trust Company; and it is further. RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, and Deputy Supervisor, and Co-Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, and Principal Account Clerk, be authorized to make transfers on all Town accounts and wire transfers that are necessary throughout the year except the Lansing Receiver of Taxes checking account, the Town Clerk's checking account and the Town Justice accounts at the Tompkins Trust Company; and it is further. RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Deputy Supervisor, and Co-Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, and Principal Account Clerk, are hereby authorized to use the services provided by the Tompkins Trust Company entitled"Anytime Access and Internet Banking" on all Town Account's except the Town Clerk's checking account, Lansing Receiver of Taxes checking account and Town Justice Accounts; and it is further RESOLVED,that the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk are authorized to make inquiries on the Lansing Water and Sewer District accounts and the Court Clerks are authorized to make inquiries on the Town Justice accounts. RESOLUTION 13-08 RESOLVED, that the Robert's Rules of Order(for deliberative assemblies, 1 1th Edition) are followed, however: (i) requested, voting be in alphabetical order with the Supervisor voting last; and(ii)the technical formalities of the parliamentary process may be dispensed of unless formal request is made for formal procedure by a majority of the Town Board. RESOLUTION 13-09 RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Board will hold a Work Session Meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. The Regular Town Board Meetings will be on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Both meetings to be held 4 at the Town Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing,New York, with additional Special Meetings to be held as needed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Lansing Board will hold a Public Meeting every Wednesday of each month at 2:00 PM at the Town Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing,New York. Said meetings are for the purpose of the potential formation and construction of the Town of Lansing Sewer District. RESOLUTION 13-10 RESOLVED, that the Town Officers, Authorized Personnel, and Highway Superintendent are hereby allowed the allowable rate by the IRS for the use of their private personal automobiles in the performance of their official duties. RESOLUTION 13-11 RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to purchase equipment, tools and implements not to exceed the amount of$2,500.00 without prior notice or approval. RESOLUTION 13-12 RESOLVED, that the vouchers for claims for General Fund and Highway Fund be presented and audited in accordance with the Town Law Article 8, and any related provisions, rules or regulations of the State Comptroller, said presentation and audit to take place by the Town Board at the beginning of each Regular Town Board meeting. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that in accord with the certification and other requirements of Town Law §118, the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to make payment upon utility bills, postage, freight and expense charges, prior to the audit of vouchers conducted pursuant to Town Law §118 (2) RESOLUTION 13-13 RESOLVED, that the Town Board is authorized to attend the Association of Towns meeting in New York City on February 17th—20th, 2013 and that necessary expenses be a Town charge. RESOLUTION 13-14 WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing will be attending the New York State Association of Towns conference and training session in New York City in February and the Annual Meeting scheduled for February 17th—20th, 2013; and WHEREAS, the Town needs to designate voting and alternate delegates to vote for and on behalf of the Town of Lansing for any matter that comes to vote before the Association of Towns; therefore it is hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby appoints Supervisor, Kathy Miller as its voting delegate, and Councilperson Edward LaVigne as its alternate voting delegate. RESOLUTION 13-15 RESOLVED, that Supervisor, Kathy Miller be named Budget Officer and that Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman be named Co-Budget Officer for the year 2013 to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. RESOLUTION 13-16 5 RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for Town Officers as compiled in the General Town Budget for 2013 be as follows: Supervisor Kathy Miller $30,306.00 Deputy Supervisor Sharon Bowman $ 3,248.00 Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz $ 9,741.00 Councilperson Ruth Hopkins $ 9,741.00 Councilperson Edward LaVigne $ 9,741.00 Councilperson Robert Cree $ 9,741.00 Highway Superintendent Jack French, Jr. $68,000.00 Town Justice John Howell $16,975.00 Town Justice W. David Banfield $16,975.00 Town Clerk Debbie S. Crandall $40,445.00 and it is further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to pay the above salaries. RESOLUTION 13-17 RESOLVED,that the following is a list of vacancies in the Town of Lansing for the 2013 election year: Town Councilperson—Two (2)—4 year term ($9,741.00) RESOLUTION 13-18 RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby establishes the following standard hours per month, as required for determination of retirement benefits for Town Officials: Court Clerk, Cleaner 7.3 hrs/day 36.5 hrs/week Clerk Highway Department, Building Inspector, Recreation Supervisor, Deputy Town Clerk Bookkeeper, Town Clerk 8 hrs/day 40 hrs/week Director Parks Recreation, Planning & Engineering Coordinator, Highway Superintendent, Motor Equipment Operator, Mechanic Principal Account Clerk 24hrs/week Town Justice *based on a 6 hr/day 33 hrs/month Councilperson *based on a 6 hr/day 41.04 hrs/month Supervisor *based on a 6/hr day 80 hrs/month * Part-Time & Seasonal Employees are based on a 6 hour work day as established by the Town Board Resolution dated August 1, 1990. RESOLUTION 13-19 RESOLVED, that the Supervisor may direct the investment of general funds, special district funds, and highway money not obligated or required for immediate expenditure or distribution, in United States Treasury Bills, savings accounts, time deposit or time certificates of deposit through the Town's official depository banks, with said deposits or investments to be payable or redeemable at the option of the Supervisor within such times as the proceeds may be needed to meet expenditures for which the monies were provided, all pursuant to the provisions of the Investment Policy of the Town. RESOLUTION 13-20 RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk are authorized to issue Handicapped Parking Permits. 6 RESOLUTION 13-21 RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Journal be designated as the official newspaper for the Town of Lansing. RESOLUTION 13-22 RESOLVED, that the following appointments made by the Supervisor be accepted: 2013 TOWN LIAISON OFFICERS Dan Konowalow --- Liaison Officer to TCAT—Tompkins County Transportation Rotating Attendance --- Liaison Officer to the Lansing Fire Department Rotating Attendance --- Liaison Officer to the Highway Department Rotating Attendance --- Liaison Officer to the Lansing Park Rotating Attendance --- Liaison Officer to the Recreation Department Edward LaVigne --- Liaison Officer to LOAP, Senior Citizens and Lansing Housing Authority Kathy Miller--- Liaison Officer to the Planning Board Katrina Binkewicz --- Liaison Officer to the Arts Council Ruth Hopkins --- Liaison Officer to the Zoning Board of Appeals Kathy Miller&Robert Cree --- Liaison Officers to Bolton Point Kathy Miller& Stephen Farkas --- Liaison Officers to the Office of Children &Family Services Advisory Board Kathy Miller--- Liaison Officer to the Local Government Leaders Round Table Discussion Group including Cornell Katrina Binkewicz --- Liaison Officer to the Cayuga Lake Watershed Management Plans Intermunicipal Organization Robert Cree --- Liaison Officer to the Cayuga Medical Center Kathy Miller--- Liaison Officer to TCCOG Ruth Hopkins ---Alternate Liaison Officer to TCCOG Katrina Binkewicz --- Liaison Officer to Youth Services Steve Colt --- Liaison Representative on the Tompkins County Youth Board Katrina Binkewicz --- Liaison Officer to Lansing Library RESOLUTION 13-23 RESOLVED,that Supervisor, Kathy Miller be appointed voting member for the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium's Board of Directors, and Bookkeeper/Co-Budget Officer, Sharon Bowman be appointed as alternate, while Councilperson Ruth Hopkins shall serve as delegate to Joint Benefits Committee for the year 2013. RESOLUTION 13-24 RESOLVED, that the Town Board appoints, Jeff Overstrom, Chairman, Jack French, Steve Colt, Sharon Bowman, Debbie Crandall, Kathy Miller, W. David Banfield and Ed LaVigne to the Workplace Violence Threat Assessment Team and direct them to complete the annually required workplace audit by October 1, 2013. RESOLUTION 13-25 RESOLVED,that the Town Board appoints, Scott Pronti, Chairman, Thomas Jones, Henry(Huff) Sheldon, Jack French and Ed LaVigne to the Ethics Committee. RESOLUTION 13-26 RESOLVED,that the Attorney for the Town is Guy K. Krogh, and that he and his partner Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt, Esq, and their firm, Thaler and Thaler be consulted on an as needed basis. RESOLUTION 13-27 7 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby appoint Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little, Mickelson & Company LLP as the Town Accountant(s) for the year 2013, with the Town to obtain services on an as needed and upon request basis. RESOLUTION 13-28 RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer for the Town of Lansing be David A Herrick, P.E., of T.G. Miller, PC, and he and his firm be consulted on an as needed basis. RESOLUTION 13-29 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby appoint Jonathan Kanter, AICP as an Independent Professional Planning Consultant for the year of 2013. RESOLUTION 13-30 RESOLVED, that Supervisor, Kathy Miller be the officer and member of the Association of Towns of the State of New York and the Deputy Supervisor to be the alternate. RESOLUTION 13-31 AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN COOPERATIVE PURCHASING OF HIGHWAY SERVICES WITH TOMPKINS COUNTY WHEREAS, the Office of the State Comptroller has ruled that counties may no longer extend their bids for public work(services) to political subdivisions, and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Section 119 provides that municipalities may enter into cooperative purchasing agreements to jointly bid needed services, and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Article 5-G, Section 119 states that"any agreement entered into hereunder shall be approved by each participating Municipal Corporation or district by a majority vote of its governing body" NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing is hereby authorized to participate in the County bid for purchasing highway materials and services as required for the operation of the Town Highway Department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town reserves the right to participate in the State bid if the State bid is lower. RESOLUTION 13-32 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby approve the following Town Clerk's 2012 Annual Report, Water and Sewer Collection Report, and Receiver of Taxes Report, as set forth below. TOWN CLERK'S 2012 ANNUAL REPORT RECEIPTS Marriage Transcripts $ 150.00 Marriage Licenses $ 1,480.00 Decals $ 15,679.00 Games of Chance Licenses $ 25.00 Bingo Licenses $ 600.00 Bingo Proceeds $ 285.94 Dog Licenses $23,284.00 Junk Yard Licenses $ 100.00 Mobile Home Permits $ 550.00 Photocopies $ 32.00 8 Faxes-Outgoing $ 32.00 Bad Check Fees $ 25.00 Dog Tickets Issued- 119 Handicapped Parking Permits Issued/Renewed- 185 Notary Signatures-847 TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 42,242.94 DISBURSEMENTS Paid to Supervisor for General Fund $ 24,330.79 Paid to NYS DEC for DECALS $ 14,896.65 Paid to Ag&Markets for Animal Population Control $ 1,808.00 Paid to NYS Health Dept.for Marriage Licenses $ 832.50 Paid to Comptroller for Games of Chance Licenses $ 15.00 Paid to Comptroller for Bingo Licenses $ 360.00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $42,242.94 2012 TOWN OF LANSING WATER COLLECTION MONTH WATER PENALTY TOTAL January $1,840.69 $102.90 $1,943.59 February $105,587.65 $349.16 $105,936.81 March $9,567.89 $769.96 $10,337.85 April $1,338.84 $107.03 1 $1,445.87 May $113,837.69 $644.35 $114,482.04 June $17,406.89 $1,130.79 $18,537.68 July $2,051.18 $172.16 $2,223.34 August $131,284.45 $790.07 $132,074.52 September _ $10,388.20 $579.37 $10,967.57 October $6,592.70 $1,164.30 $7,757.00 November $132,815.07 $127.79 $132,942.86 December $12,496.71 $761.63 $13,258.34 TOTAL $545,207.96 $6,699.51 $551,907.47 2012 TOWN OF LANSING CHERRY ROAD SEWER COLLECTION MONTH SEWER PENALTY TOTAL January $0.00 _ $0.00 _ $0.00 February $5,421.89 $6.25 _ $5,428.14 March $453.13 $31.99 $485.12 April $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 May $5,484.39 $20.31 $5,504.70 June $328.13 $46.13 _ $374.26 July $187.50 $18.75 $206.25 August $5,796.89 $42.70 $5,839.59 September $390.63 $37.50 _ $428.13 October $125.00 $12.50 $137.50 November $5,562.52 $1.56 $5,564.08 December $250.00 $18.75 $268.75 TOTAL _ $24,000.08 $236.44 $24,236.52 2012 TOWN OF LANSING WARREN ROAD SEWER COLLECTION MONTH SEWER PENALTY TOTAL January $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 February $2,687.55 $1.54 _ $2,689.09 March $15.63 $3.12 $18.75 April $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 May $2,578.17 $0.00 $2,578.17 June $1,437.50 $137.50 $1,575.00 July $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 August $4,468.39 $3.14 $4,471.53 September $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 October $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 November $4,437.95 $0.04 $4,437.99 December $125.00 $12.50 $137.50 TOTAL $15,750.19 $157.84 $15,908.03 9 WATER/SEWER PENALTY TOTAL GRAND TOTALS $584,958.23 $7,093.79 $592,052.02 Amount Re-levied on 2013 Town and County Tax Bills: $15,651.33 (Fee charged to re-levy Water$1,422.97&$1,311.47 Penalty Included=$2,734.44) Grand Total Penalties$9,828.23 2012 TOWN and COUNTY TAX COLLECTION WARRANT $11,888,634.82 SPECIAL FRANCHISE - 330,706.15 TOTAL WARRANT $11,557,928.67 PAID TO SUPERVISOR $ 3,446,903.46 PAID TO COUNTY $ 7,279,404.69 UNPAID INSTALLMENTS $ 456,988.63 UNPAID BILLS $ 374,631.89 TOTAL WARRANT $11,557,928.67 TOTAL # OF BILLS COLLECTED 4,491 (1sT INSTALLMENT BILLS 359) UNPAID BILLS TO COUNTY 167 TOTAL # OF BILLS 4,658 PAID TO SUPERVISOR(Penalties, Interest, Late Fees) $ 6,585.30 PAID TO COUNTY (Surcharge 1st Installments) $22,849.45 RESOLUTION 13-33 RESOLVED, that the following year 2013 —Agreement to Spend Highway Funds be approved. RESOLUTION 13-34 RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk's Office be the official depositories for all Town Accounts except the Town Justice Accounts. RESOLUTION 13-35 RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes is appointed the keeper and auditor of the three (3) Petty Cash Funds in the Town Clerk's Office, one (1) for Water and Sewer, one (1) for Town Clerk and one (1) for Receiver of Taxes. RESOLVED, that the Park Superintendent and Recreation Director is appointed the keeper and auditor of the Petty Cash Fund in the Parks and Recreation Department. RESOLVED,that the Bookkeeper is appointed the keeper and auditor of the Petty Cash Fund in the Supervisor's Office. RESOLUTION 13-36 RESOLVED, that in reference to the Town's Procurement Policy, Department Heads will attend a mandatory training session on purchasing and bidding. The training will focus upon the current requirements of law. RESOLUTION 13-37 10 RESOLVED, that, in addition to any Enforcement Officers identified in such law or ordinance, the persons filling the following positions be and are hereby confirmed and appointed as Enforcement Officers for the following Local Laws and Ordinances: Local Law #2 of 2004 (Highway Excavation & Construction), as amended by Local Law #5 of 2012: The Town Highway Superintendent, or his or her designees; the Deputy Highway Superintendent, or his or her designees; and any Town Code Enforcement Officer. Local Law#5 of 2004 (Unsafe Buildings): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; and any Town Building Inspector. Local Law #7 of 2004 (Business Inventory Storage): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; and any Town Building Inspector. Local Law #1 of 2005 (Stormwater), as amended by Local Law #6 of 2009: Any Town Code Enforcement Officer(who shall also act as ECO thereunder). Local Law#3 of 2006 (Mass Gatherings): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; any Town Building Inspector; any Town Constable (whether an employee or contractor); and the Director of Parks &Recreation. Local Law #4 of 2006 (Lock Boxes), as amended by Local Law #5 of 2009: Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; any Town Building Inspector; any Fire Inspector, Fire Captain, or Fire Marshall of the Town or any Fire District (or similar geographic district or area) affecting or located within the Town. Local Law #6 of 2006 (Code Enforcement), as amended by Local Law #8 of 2009: Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; and any Town Building Inspector. Local Law #2 of 2007 (Parks Rules and Regulations): The Director of Parks & Recreation, or his or her designees; any Deputy Director of Parks &Recreation, or his or her designees; and any Town Constable (whether an employee or contractor). Local Law#6 of 2007 (Illicit Discharges): Any Code Enforcement Officer (who shall also act as SMO thereunder). Local Law#2 of 2008 (Subdivisions): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; and any Town Building Inspector. Local Law #9 of 2009 (No Smoking on Certain Town Property): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; any Town Building Inspector; and any Town Constable (whether an employee or contractor). Local Law #1 of 2011 (Sewer Law): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; any Town Building Inspector; and any Town Constable (whether an employee or contractor). Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance, as amended: Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; and any Town Building Inspector. ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS 2-37: RESOLUTION 13-38 WHEREAS,upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Organizational Resolutions 2-37 are hereby approved as presented, and 11 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that these Organizational Resolutions be and remain subject to amendment throughout the year by the Town Board. The question of the adoption of such proposed Organizational Resolutions 2-37 was duly motioned by Councilperson Robert Cree, duly seconded by Supervisor Kathy Miller, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz Aye Councilperson Robert Cree Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye Accordingly the foregoing Resolutions were approved, carried, and duly adopted on January 2, 2013. 2012 TOWN HISTORIAN REPORT: Copies were available for the public and the report also appears on the Town's Webpage. 49 Myers Road Lansing,NY 14882 December 4,2012 Town Historian's Report for 2012 by Louise Bement I have been Town Historian since 1981 and it never gets boring. It is almost always fun and interesting to meet and help people with their historical questions.Although,once in a while you meet an unpleasant,hard-to- please person.I get many e-mails which I can usually answer without having to resort to"snail mail". This year the Lansing Historical Association Board of Trustees decided to save a little postage by issuing just four newsletters a year instead of six.As editor this gives me a little more"breathing space".I continue to lead the historical board at five board meetings a year. Our spring and fall public programs are well attended with interesting programs. I continue to meet weekly with my Learning Web Apprentice,Melody Smith,and members of the historical board have decided to meet at the archives building every Saturday when Melody and I are there,and we have been sorting and making things generally more usable in that building. We are usually there from 11:00 to 1:00 on Saturday. I attended seven Municipal Historian Meetings,the August meeting being a picnic at the Lansing Town Park in Myers. The group liked our park so much last year that they asked me to again arrange our picnic there. In January I met with the Trails Committee about the trail of the Shortline Railroad,which is part of their area. I met with Chris Williams of Rogue's Harbor to share information of the Harbor's history for the Web Site he was working on.I am impressed with Chris' expertise. In January I also became involved with the Lansing/Locke Road controversy and found very early records concerning the road. I ended the month with a program for the Cub Scouts including a study of the 1853 map,a slide show,and a visit to the schoolhouse. In February I met again with Chris Williams,and worked more on the Lansing/Locke Road archives. I repeated the Cub Scout program for another group of scouts. In March I did research for the Snyder family and copied information on the Asbury Church for June Martin.I met with the new owner of the Federal House Bed&Breakfast in Ludlowville. Ray Maki wrote an email requesting information on the Starr/Cutter family and it was interesting to find this information for him. The People's Market held an Open House at the end of the month and I showed my slides for 3 '/2 hours. In April I met with Cindy Morrison about the Morrison Line and other related history. I presided at the Lansing Historical Association's Spring Program. In May I wrote two articles for The History Center in Tompkins County. One was on Quarantine and the other was on the mills of Salmon Creek. The Quarantine article has already been published in the Ithaca Journal and the article about the mills will be used when the archivist at the History Center decides. I met with Norm Wheeler about the Revolutionary War and the Clinton Campaign.Also Fannie Welch and I did some work on South Lansing history. In May is the East Shore Festival of the Arts and I held open house at the one-room schoolhouse for four hours. It is always a well attended event. In June Elizabeth McEver and I worked on early school history for a paper she was writing for a course at SUNY Cortland.I also met with a Lansing High School teacher to discuss the choice for the Lansing Historical Association Susan Howell Haring Scholarship recipient.I tried to find information for a request about a Rueben Rowley history.I met with a Star Scout who was working on his Eagle project—the Shortline Railroad walking 12 trail.We met for 1 1/2 hours.It was interesting because I thought he was from Lansing and knew more about the area than he did.When we figured out that he was from Cayuga Heights I changed my approach a little bit! In July I worked at the History Tent with Ann Nedrow for 4 1/2 hours.We did not see the interest in history that we have seen in former years.Fannie Welch and I began preparing for our 1890 clothing exhibit. I met with Terry Donalic of Groton and copied information for her. I met with people about the Greene genealogy. In August Fannie and I set up the clothing exhibit at the Community Library.We held an evening reception at which 40 or more people attended. The Maines from Connecticut came again this summer to research the Ludlow Line and visit Ludlowville. They took me out to supper at Rogue's Harbor.We had a lovely time. I also met with Susan North Cowling at the North Cabin. She was so impressed and pleased to see it.I gave her a t- shirt from last summer's Harbor Festival which had a picture of the cabin,as well as a lot of information about the North family and the cabin.Then we went for a ride on the back roads to North Lansing and returned through Ludlowville.I showed her the site where we believe the cabin was first erected. In September I worked with Melody,presided over a board meeting,met with the Municipal Historians,and worked at the Archive Building. In October I met with Sue Ruoff about pictures to accompany the Shortline Railroad walking trail kiosks. A Cornell student,Hector Chang,met with me about the history of the formation of the Village of Lansing. Loraine Abraham met with me to donate many wonderful historical pictures and articles.I went to Betty and Frank Trinkl's to share the"name coverlet"which was given to us by the Davis family.Barbara Meal Denhoff brought us the coverlet from Waterloo.I met with Ruth Lewis about the Howell family line and the history of Ludlowville.Fannie Welch and I put together a political history exhibit to display in the Town Hall for the month of November.Fannie did most of the beautiful historic display-I just helped. I shared the one room schoolhouse with a small den of Cub Scouts. I look forward to another rewarding year in 2013.My favorite thing about this job is presenting the friendly face of Lansing to all who inquire. REVIEW PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FEES: Councilperson Robert Cree indicated that the fees have not changed from 2012. 2013 MYERS PARK MARINA BOAT SLIP FEE SCHEDULE RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT BOAT If pd in installments If pd in installments LENGTH If paid in full by 1st payment=Feb.1,2013 If pd in full by 1st payment=Feb.1,2013 PER/FT Feb.1,2013 2nd payment=March 15,2013 Feb.1,2013 2nd payment=March 15,2013 Min.19' $608.00 1st=$309.00 $798.00 1st=$404.00 2nd=$309.00 2nd=$404.00 20' $640.00 1st=$325.00 $840.00 1st=$425.00 2nd=$325.00 2nd=$425.00 21' $672.00 1st=$341.00 $882.00 1st=$446.00 2nd=$341.00 2nd=$446.00 22' $704.00 1st=$357.00 $924.00 1st=$467.00 2nd=$357.00 2nd=$467.00 23' $736.00 1st=$373.00 $966.00 1st=$488.00 2nd=$373.00 2nd=$488.00 24' $768.00 1st=$389.00 $1,008.00 1st=$509.00 2nd=$389.00 2nd=$509.00 25' $800.00 1st=$405.00 $1,050.00 1st=$530.00 2nd=$405.00 2nd=$530.00 26' $832.00 1st=$421.00 $1,092.00 1st=$551.00 2nd=$421.00 2nd=$551.00 27' $864.00 1st=$437.00 $1,134.00 1st=$572.00 2nd=$437.00 2nd=$572.00 28' $896.00 1st=$453.00 $1,176.00 1st=$593.00 13 2nd=$453.00 2nd=$593.00 29' $928.00 1st=$469.00 $1,218.00 1st=$614.00 2nd=$469.00 2nd=$614.00 30' $960.00 1st=$485.00 $1,260.00 1st=$635.00 2nd=$485.00 2nd=$635.00 BOAT SLIPS WITH ELECTRIC ADD $200.00 2013 PAVILION INFORMATION PAVILION SIZE CAPACITY FEE A 40'x 30' 150 $45.00 B 50'x 30' 200 $65.00 C 40'x 30' 150 $45.00 D 48'x 36' 200 $65.00 E 36'x 28' 100 $45.00 F 36'x 28' 100 $45.00 G 36'x 28' 100 $45.00 Ballfield 150 $45.00 2013 PARK AND MARINA FEE SCHEDULE RESIDENTS NON-RESIDENTS PARK ADMISSION(per car) $ FREE $3.00 Admission free for July 4th and Harbor Fest With Myers Park resident sticker. LAUNCHING -per launch 3.00 5.00 -season permit 30.00 50.00 -Sr.Citizen season permit 20.00 40.00 DRY DOCK -seasonal 225.00 325.00 TRANSIENT DOCKING $1 per Hour Must dock in designated area only! CAMPING(per night) 25.00 25.00 Water&Electric included on every site. (Senior Citizen age to 62-there is NO senior citizen discount for admission,dry dock or camping) Extra Season Launch sticker-Customers with multiple boats may purchase an extra season launch sticker for an additional$5.00. Registration for the additional boat must be shown at the time of purchase along with the additional trailer license plate number. REAPPOINT DARRICK EVENSEN TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL: RESOLUTION 13-39 APPOINT DARRICK EVENSEN TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: 14 WHEREAS, Darrick Evensen has applied for a reappointment to the Environmental Management Council ("EMC"), and WHEREAS,the appointment is for a two (2) year term which will expire December 31, 2014 and WHEREAS, upon consideration and deliberation of the same the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that Darrick Evensen be and hereby is appointed to the Environmental Management Council ("EMC") for a two (2) year term which will expire December 31, 2014. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, duly seconded by Supervisor Kathy Miller, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz 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 January 2, 2013. APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING BOARD: RESOLUTION 13-40 RESOLUTION APPOINTING GERALD CAWARD, JR. TO THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Lansing Town Board: WHEREAS, the Planning Board has requested that Gerald Caward, Jr. be appointed to fulfill the remaining term of Nancy Loncto as a Regular Planning Board Member; and WHEREAS, the appointment requires Gerald Caward, Jr. to complete the mandatory NYS training requirements; and WHEREAS,upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has RESOLVED, that Gerald Caward, Jr. be and hereby is appointed as a member of the Planning Board, effective January 1, 2013 and expiring December 31, 2014. 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: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz 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 January 2, 2013. 15 APPOINT ALTERNATE TO PLANNING BOARD: RESOLUTION 13-41 RESOLUTION APPOINTING RAYMOND FARKAS TO THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNNING BOARD AS AN ALTERNATE The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Planning Board has recommended that Raymond Farkas be appointed as an Alternate to the Planning Board. WHEREAS, the appointment requires Raymond Farkas. to complete the mandatory NYS training requirements; and WHEREAS,upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has RESOLVED, that Raymond Farkas be and is hereby appointed as an alternate of the Planning Board for a term of one year. Said term to become effective January 1, 2013 and expiring December 31, 2013. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Robert Cree, duly seconded by Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz 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 January 2, 2013. REAPPOINT DAVID STOYELL TO LHA: RESOLUTION 13-42 RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING DAVID STOYELL TO LANSING HOUSING AUTHORITY The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Lansing Town Board. WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing currently has a vacancy upon the Board of the Lansing Housing Authority("LHA"),which vacancies are filled by Resolution of this Board; and WHEREAS, after a search for eligible and qualified candidates, David Stoyell, a current member of the LHA Board, is deemed duly qualified and has agreed to the re-appointment; and WHEREAS, after review and discussion of the foregoing, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that David Stoyell be and hereby is appointed to the Lansing Housing Authority for a 5-year term, with such term effective January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017; The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was motioned by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz duly seconded by Councilperson Robert Cree, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: 16 Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz 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 January 2, 2013. ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION: RESOLUTION 13-43 Supervisor Kathy Miller moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE EMPLOYMENT OF A PARTICULAR INDIVIDUAL AT 6:40 PM. Councilperson Robert Cree seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz Aye Councilperson Robert Cree Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION: RESOLUTION 13-44 Supervisor Kathy Miller moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:57 PM. Councilperson Robert Cree seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz Aye Councilperson Robert Cree Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye ADJOURN MEETING: RESOLUTION 13-45 Councilperson Edward LaVigne moved to ADJOURN THE JANUARY 2, 2013 ORGANIZATIONAL TOWN BOARD MEETING AT 6:58 PM. Councilperson Robert Cree seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz Aye Councilperson Robert Cree Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller Aye Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk. Respectfully submitted, Darlene Marshall Lansing Deputy Town Clerk 17