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Home My WebLink About2018-08-15 August 15, 2018 1 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING August 15, 2018 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 6:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor, Edward LaVigne, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll call by Deborah K. Munson, Town Clerk, showed the following to be PRESENT: Andra Benson, Councilperson (arrived 7:12) Katrina Binkewicz, Councilperson (left 9:01) Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson Edward LaVigne, Supervisor ABSENT: Doug Dake, Councilperson ALSO PRESENT: Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, Charlie “Cricket” Purcell, Highway Superintendent, Patrick Tyrrell, Recreation Supervisor, Mike Sigler, Tompkins County Legislator, Michael Long, Town Planning Consultant, Dan Veaner, Lansing Star, Ted Laux, Doug and Theresa Emerick, Chris Williams, Claes Nyberg, Andy Sciarabba, and a few other attendees. LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY REPORT – CHRISTINE EISENHUT The following report was available as a handout. TOWN BOARD UPDATES FROM THE LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY August 15, 2018 1. Libraries Rock! Remaining Summer Reading programs and Opportunities a. Storytime with Miss Katie - Thursdays July 5 - August 16 @ 10:30 - 11:15 - Songs, crafts, and general silliness! Thursday, August 16th will be the last story time until September. They will resume on Tuesday, September 11th at 1:00pm and Thursday, September 13th at 10:30 am. Come & Go Legos - Thursdays July 12 - August 16 @ 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Build a new structure & put it on display! All ages welcome at the Come & Gos!! All events are FREE! b. Activities for ages 9-12. -Make. Code. Music.- TUESDAYS July 10 - August 14, 1:00 - 2:00 PM - Create your own digital music and sounds with Google's CS First: Music & Sound curriculum! - Ukulele Camp - THURSDAYS July 12 - August 16, 1:00 - 2:00 PM - Learn to play the Ukulele and other rhythm instruments. No prior experience needed & instruments will be provided. c. End of Summer Reading Party Saturday August 18th, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - LilySilly Puppet Theater FREE! & open to the public. 2. Photography by Meghan Methany and Kaitlyn Smith will be on display in July and August. They are both 2018 graduates of LHS and will be showing photography from their senior year, covering a range of subjects, styles and techniques. 3. Ongoing programs at the library: a. Mon Jongg – Wednesdays, 1:00 – 4:00 PM b. T’ai Chi Classes – Tuesdays, 11:30-12:30 PM, Thursdays 2:30-3:30 pm 4. Gardens – The library is seeking volunteers to help out with its gardens. Contact Susie Gutenberger at manager@lansinglibrary.org for more information. 5. Cookbook Club – Those interested in participating in a Cookbook Club (the group would pick a topic, for example, grilling or a particular cookbook and make a dish to bring, discuss and share. For more information, contact Michelle Calupca at michellec@lansinglibrary.org August 15, 2018 2 LANSING YOUTH SERVICES – JANICE JOHNSON The following report was available as a handout. Lansing Youth Commission; Est. 1987 Supports Lansing Youth Services Youth Employment Programs August 2018 The Youth Commission does not meet in the month of August. The 2019 budget was completed and sent in ahead of schedule. Summer programs are full, and everything is going well. In September the Commission will begin discussions on doing a parent survey. Hope you all are having a wonderful summer. TOMPKINS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE – MIKE SIGLER Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout. Tompkins County Legislator Michael Sigler August 15, 2018 Hello and thanks for having me again. Thank you to Marcia Lynch. I draw from her reports from the legislature liberally. The Legislature approved funding for the Community Science Institute (CSI) to perform laboratory testing to help address harmful algal blooms in Cayuga Lake. The cost is $4,150. The state does this testing so this may seem redundant and I brought that up in committee, plus the state will not act on these findings. However, we are lucky to have volunteers monitoring this and reporting in and I felt that support for that was worth the $4000. Otherwise, I felt it fall by the wayside and there’s no telling if the state will not need that kind of help going forward. There were 24 algal blooms last year, 18 reported so far this year although all of those have not been confirmed as HABs. Bids for the first stage of the airport expansion were opened August 3rd with a (cost estimated at $5 million). Phase 2, focused on geothermal energy conversion plus the airport concourse (cost estimated at $4 million) will go out to bid in early fall. Phase 3, focused on solar energy improvements and the new federal customs facility ($8 million cost) will be bid early in 2019. The Legislature awarded the Downtown Ithaca Alliance $42,675 in County tourism funding under the Strategic Tourism Implementation Program to support continued study of a Downtown Ithaca Community Conference Center, as recommended by the County’s Strategic Tourism Planning Board. Organizations have until September 11th to apply for Tourism funding for the fall. There will be a workshop on August 21st to explain how to apply. If the organization has a strong potential to draw folks from outside the county and celebrates local culture, we’d like to hear from you. Funds are currently available in the following two grant categories: New Tourism Initiative Grants are for projects that have occurred less than three years in a row and that support implementation of the County’s Strategic Tourism Plan. Maximum award: $25,000 August 15, 2018 3 Community Celebration Grants assist events and programs endorsed by a municipality that are free and open to all and planned by community members as a benefit to the community. Maximum award: $2,000. Here are the deadlines and how to do it: All applications are due online by noon, Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Grant guidelines and applications are available at www.tompkinscountyny.gov/tourism. Tourism program staff and grant administrators will be hosting a grant application workshop Tuesday, Aug. 21st, 3:30-5:00pm at the Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E. Green St, Ithaca, NY. The workshop is free and open to all. RSVP to tourism@tompkins-co.org. These are funded through local hotel room occupancy taxes. Also this month, the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee received an update regarding the comprehensive ongoing assessment of the County’s Office of Human Rights. It was stressed that the Office stands ready to assist people in accessing the State’s complaint process, providing space and equipment at the Office for filing a complaint. Interim Director Clarke will provide general guidance on filing the complaint; translation service will be available, as needed, with equipment for speech and hearing impaired individuals to be set up soon. The Office, however, will not represent complainants (since the State has insisted the County refrain from continuing that practice) or make probable cause recommendations (since the County’s Memorandum of Understanding with New York State expired a decade ago and the State is not interested in a new MOU). Such MOUs are in place with only the large counties of Nassau and Suffolk. County Attorney Wood noted that New York State has a comprehensive anti-discrimination law. He said only New York State and New York City have such comprehensive human rights laws, and that while having all phases of the process conducted locally would be a convenience to the parties, it would be extremely expensive, inefficient, and duplicative of the State process. Such an operation, he said, would require the hiring of a considerable amount of staff, duplicating a system used by every County in the state, where all costs are paid by New York State. Lastly, The Tompkins County Legislature is seeking an individual to appoint to the Board of Trustees of Tompkins Cortland Community College. The appointment will fill the remaining three years of the unexpired term of recently resigned Trustee Chad Coates. The applicant must be a resident of Tompkins County, and interested in promoting the educational excellence of the College by contributing time and talent to a progressive and busy board. This volunteer position requires preparation and serious attendance at board and committee meetings, and associated activities. Applicants must complete the Tompkins County Advisory Board Application, available for download at the Legislature’s web site at www.tompkinscountyny.gov/files2/legislature/advisoryboard/application%20form.pdf. The application form also may be picked up at the Legislature Office, Governor Daniel D. Tompkins Building (Second Floor), 121 E. Court Street, Ithaca. Completed applications must be received no later than August 20, 2018. Tompkins County is committed to diversity among those serving on advisory boards, and to fostering an inclusive environment for those who serve. PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT – PATRICK TYRRELL Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout. August 15, 2018 4 Parks & Recreation 8/15/18 Town Board Meeting RECREATION - All travel baseball and softball has concluded for the season. - We are still accepting registration for Fall Soccer, Cheerleading and Flag Football. - Last week concluded our annual Adam Heck Soccer Camp with a record number of 247 campers ranging from Kindergarten to 10th grade students. Benji Parks and Eric Stickel did a great job. - Swimming Lessons, Small Fry Football and Volleyball camp start this week. PARKS - Sun Shade donated by Dr. Josie McAllister has been delivered and will be installed soon. - The swim area at Myers will close on Monday August 20th for the season. - August 2nd Destination played at Myers to what we believe was a record crowd. We had a couple of issues with parking, but were rectified for the following week. - We continue to work on tables and docks, pressure treated wood is not what it used to be. - The new electric service is almost done, basically just waiting on NYSEG at this point to hook up power so we can do our connections. - I’m hoping we can also install pavilion ceilings in F, E and D by the end of the month. - We continue to receive many calls for pavilions and camping reservations. Pat also reported the Lighthouse 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run will be on August 18, 2018. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT – CHARLIE “CRICKET” PURCELL Cricket reported the following: Stormwater and Drainage – They are working on projects. There have not been any problems with the recent rain. CWDX4-Drake Road – The Highway Department will start this project on Monday, August 20, 2018. Debris/Garbage – The Highway Department took care of the items “dumped” on the side of the road.  Supervisor, Edward LaVigne, stated residents may contact “Cricket” Purcell if they have concerns with debris/garbage left on the side of the road. PLANNING CONSULTANT REPORT – MICHAEL LONG Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout.  Rochester’s Cornerstone Group – Project o NYS Grants / Tax credits of $5.1m announced 5/11/2018. o Septic design onsite June 15, 2018. o Request to phase the completion of the “Town Road” final surface till the end of the overall project – TB approval – July 18th meeting. o Woodsedge Design of Intersection realignment – TG Miller. Revised plans submitted 8/10/2018 to NYS DOT with crosswalk request. o Subdivision of land from Town Land – map filed  Sewer Project – Village of Cayuga Heights, Village of Lansing and Town of Lansing o Village of Lansing – preparing plans and spec. o Private developers - Tim Buhl is preparing the MPR revised 5/14/2018 – Public Hearing – May 16, 2018 o Approved by the Town Board at the June 6, 2018 meeting.  $75,000 NYS SAMs Grant – application materials received $150,000 project secured from Senator Pam Helming. August 15, 2018 5 o Grant to pay for materials for the proposed Town land roadways WITH IN- KIND MATCH of Town Highway labor and equipment. o Application Materials have been submitted. o Detailed budget accepted 8/8/2018. o Contract phase next step.  LED Street Lighting Project – o Attended work shop 3/12/2018 o Requested NYSEG purchase buyout agreement and current Public Service Commission (PSC) rate classes. NYSEG evaluation underway on 69 lights. Received additional information 7/26/2018. o Inventory verification analysis phase to begin.  “Clean Energies Community” – NYSERDA approved 5/4/2018 o Awarded $5,000 grant for energy project – Use for LED Street Light. o Clean Communities NYSERDA interview – 7/5/2018. o $5,000 Grant payment materials submitted – 7/25/2018.  Lansing TCAT System Review – Cornell University Engineering Project o Revised Report underway – alternate routes studied and survey results compiled and summarized. o Final Semester Presentation on 5/9/2018 – with Larry Fabbroni. o TCAT public meeting held on June 13, 2018 at Lansing Town hall. o Cornell students will continue the project into next year’s fall classes. o Additional service to Lansing – Rt. 37 (info on town web site). o TCAT Strategic Planning Meeting – 8/28/2018 4-6:30 PM at the Tompkins County Library – Borg Warner Room.  Lansing TCAT Proposed Bus Stop at Village Solars / Village Circle o Met with TCAT staff and exchanged information o Shelter Design concept – Cornell University prototype at Village Solars. Village Solars to assist with concrete pad. o On-site meeting held 8/1/18 at 10:00 AM with Larry Fabbroni and TCAT officials. Warren Road location being investigated. o Discuss potential TCAT Bus Shelter location at Town Hall. 8/1/18.  Lansing Community Council – Recreation Dept. Grant o Submitted a United Way - $3,000 grant request for the Scholarship program to subsidize the current awards.  Lansing Trails Committee – Katrina outline / timeline...  NYS Grant applications – Need authorization in June to prepare new grant application. o Attended CFA Grant workshop 5/14/2018 with Ed LaVigne. o Updated Myers Park Master Plan and cost estimates – July 18, 2018. o Grant application and SEQRA update – Town Board July 18, 2018 mtg. o Myers Park – NYS Parks requested 240,080 & DOS Waterfront Revitalization requested $632,075 of a total $1,460,823 submitted July 27, 2018. Town Highway and Parks Dept. labor and equipment local match of $247,985 and $340,683 – total $588,668.  Planning Board Project Updates – o Finger Lakes Marina – Public Hearing – June 25, 2018 Site Plan submitted 239 Review. Site meeting with John Andersson, Lynn Day Barry Ford 8/8/2018 and Banfield neighbors. Revised site plan to include additional cabins possibly. o Hillcrest Housing request 5 tiny homes at Hillcrest at Warren Rd. – Zoned IR will require ZBA Variances under the current Lansing Land Use Ordinance. ZBA to discuss 8/21/2018. o Recommended Zoning Parcel changes - 5 parcels prior to completed Land Use Law Update - July 23, 2018. o Land Use Ordinance – Discussed at the 7/9 meeting. Established a working subcommittee. o Sub-Committee is working on the definitions (met 7/16 – next meeting 8/6) – Typical - 1st Monday at 3:30 PM and 3rd Monday at 6:30 PM. Sub-Sub Committee – Mike Long, Lynn Day and Joe Sheppard draft to sub-committee 5:00 PM 8/27/2018. o Wagner Family Major Subdivision and Private Driveway: Public Hearing Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat 8/13/2018. Frank White and Ann Wagner applicants with approval of the Private Drive with shared access. August 15, 2018 6 o John and Carol Howell – Minor 2 lot subdivision. Public Hearing and tentative approval Planning Board meeting 8/13/2018. o Dutch Harvest Farm – Laura Huizinga Site Plan review – construction of a barn event / wedding center 72’x 102’ at 1487 Ridge Road. Application received, waiting for revised plan and Stormwater analysis. o Cayuga Vista Apartments - Scott Morgan – Cayuga Vista Drive- planning board sketch plan review – 7/9/2018. Awaiting for full application and storm water analysis. Mike also reported, TCAT will have four (4) new Lansing routes. Mike noted, he hopes to hear a decision on the grants late in October. ENGINEER’S REPORT – DAVE HERRICK No report. AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE REPORT – CONNIE WILCOX No Agriculture Committee Meeting and no report. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR No one addressed the Town Board. RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF LANSING, COUNTY OF TOMPKINS, NEW YORK, CALLING FOR A SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2018, AND MAKING CERTAIN OTHER DETERMINATIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH RESOLUTION 18-119 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF LANSING, COUNTY OF TOMPKINS, NEW YORK, CALLING FOR A SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2018, AND MAKING CERTAIN OTHER DETERMINATIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, by Resolution Number 18-98 (dated June 20, 2018), the Town Board conditionally approved the formation of Consolidated Water District (“CWD”) Extension 3 (the “Extension”), being a public water distribution system to serve the Extension, all for certain parcels and areas of and along Buck, Conlon and Wilson Roads; and WHEREAS, the Town Clerk caused to be posted and published, in the same manner as provided for a notice of special election, a notice setting forth the date of the adoption of the aforesaid Resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect of such resolution, and that said resolution was adopted subject to a permissive referendum pursuant to Town Law Articles 7 and 12-A, and the said Resolution so stated; and WHEREAS, on July 20 , 2018, pursuant to section 209-e of the Town Law, petitions in due form were duly presented to the Town Clerk signed and acknowledged by the requisite number of owners of taxable real property situate in the proposed Extension as shown upon the latest completed assessment roll of the Town, as prescribed by subdivision 3 of section 209-e of the Town Law, requesting that a referendum be called and held by the Town Board on the question of the proposed establishment of the Extension; and WHEREAS, under the Town Law, such referendum must be scheduled and held not less than 60 days, nor more then 75 days, from the date of filing of the petitions; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation upon the same, it is hereby RESOLVED as follows: 1. The Petitions requesting a referendum on the question of the proposed establishment of the Extension, hereinabove referred to in the Recitals hereof, is hereby determined to be sufficient. 2. A Special Town Election of the Town of Lansing will be held on September 26, 2018, August 15, 2018 7 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, or as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their votes, at which Special Town Election the proposition contained in the notice hereinafter set forth shall be submitted to the owners of taxable real property situate in the proposed Extension to be approved or rejected by the affirmative vote of a majority of such owners of taxable real property voting on such proposition. 3. The polling place for said Special Town Election shall be the Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road (State Route 34), Lansing, New York 14882. 4. The Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish at least once in the Ithaca Journal, a newspaper published in Ithaca, New York, in the County of Tompkins, hereby designated the official newspaper of the Town for such publication, and to post on the signboard of the Town maintained pursuant to subdivision 6 of section 30 of the Town Law, notice that the Town Board will submit the proposition for the approval or disapproval of the resolution establishing such Extension, as hereinabove referred to, said publication and posting to be at least ten (10) days before such Special Town Election. Said notice shall be in substantially the following form: TOWN OF LANSING, NEW YORK NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION TO BE HELD UPON SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Town Election will be held on September 26, 2018, and the polls shall remain open from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM, or for such longer period of time as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their votes at the following polling places: Election District Polling Place 3 Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York 14882 At said Special Town Election the following proposition is to be voted upon: PROPOSITION 1: A QUESTION REGARDING APPROVAL TO FORM CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION 3 SHALL Resolution 18-98, adopted by the Lansing Town Board on June 20, 2018, authorizing the formation of the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District Extension 3 at an estimated cost of $2,641,400, to be paid for by the said district Extension through serial bonds and rolling bond anticipation notes for up to 38 years, with an estimated annual EDU (per household) finance and debt cost of $1,020.00 (and, with average estimated water bill costs, for a total first year’s cost of $1,246.00), BE APPROVED? Yes □ No □ An abstract of such resolution concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, is as follows: ABSTRACT OF RESOLUTION REGARDING CONDITIONAL FINAL APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION 3 BALLOT ABSTRACT FOR REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT A SPECIAL ELECTION UPON SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 August 15, 2018 8 At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, held on June 20, 2018, the Town Board adopted Resolution Number 18-98 by a vote of 4-0, and conditionally approved the formation of the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District (“CWD”) Extension 3, covering portions of areas around and adjoining Buck, Conlon, and Wilson Roads, all as more particularly identified in a Map, Plan and Report on file at the Town Clerk’s Office. The proposed construction to be paid for by CWD Extension 3 consists of the installation of water lines, valves, pumps, and related appurtenances to provide municipal water services to CWD Extension 3, at an estimated cost of $2,641,400, all again in accord with said Map, Plan and Report, and the Town Board found that the said Map, Plan and Report complied with the requirements of Section 209 et seq. of the Town Law. The Town Board further found (1) that a proper Notice of Public Hearing was published and posted as required by law, (2) that the property and property owners within the proposed Consolidated Water District Extension 3 are all benefited by the formation of said extension, (3) that the property and property owners benefited are included within the limits of the proposed Consolidated Water District Extension 3, and (4) that it is in the public interest to establish Consolidated Water District Extension 3. The Town Board declared such Resolution as conditional because it remained subject to a permissive referendum, as set forth in Articles 7 and 12-A of the Town Law, and the review and potential approval of the New York State Comptroller’s Office, Department of Audit and Control. The foregoing abstract, together with the proposition herewith submitted, is prepared by the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, with the advice of the Attorney for the Town of Lansing, pursuant to the Town Law of the State of New York. By order of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, in the County of Tompkins, New York Dated: August 15, 2018 ___________________________________ Deborah Munson, Town Clerk 5. The following persons whose names are included on the list of election inspectors and ballot clerks previously designated for general election purposes pursuant to the Election Law are hereby appointed to act as Election Inspectors and Ballot Clerks at such Special Town Election and to perform all duties and undertakings in relation thereto, as prescribed by the Town Law and the Election Law: Shirley M. Kozlowski } Robert D. Mitchell, Sr. } Election Inspectors Suzanne Tarbotton } & Edward Pasto } Ballot Clerks Consuelo Bernard } 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye August 15, 2018 9 Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on August 15, 2018. RESOLUTION REQUESTING REDUCTION OF SPEED LIMIT ON BUCK ROAD RESOLUTION 18-120 RESOLUTION REQUESTING REDUCTION OF SPEED LIMIT ON BUCK ROAD The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has received a request from the residents along Buck Road concerned about excessive speeds, and a representative of the neighborhood has presented a petition signed by the residents in support thereof; and WHEREAS, Buck Road is a Town Highway; and WHEREAS, Buck Road has increased in population, and this increase in population includes several families with children who need a safe place to walk, run, and ride bikes without fear of vehicles traveling at high rates of speed, and there currently is no posted speed limit on this stretch of roadway, which allows for vehicles to travel up to 55 mph; and WHEREAS, upon consideration and deliberation upon the same, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing supports the requested reduction in speed limit and hereby directs that the Town requests the New York State Department of Transportation to conduct a traffic study along Buck Road in the Town of Lansing for the purpose of considering reduced speed to enhance safety. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, duly seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on August 15, 2018. RESOLUTION REQUESTING REDUCTION OF SPEED LIMIT ON SALMON CREEK ROAD RESOLUTION 18-121 RESOLUTION REQUESTING REDUCTION OF SPEED LIMIT ON SALMON CREEK ROAD The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has received a request from the residents along Salmon Creek Road concerned about excessive speeds, and a representative of the neighborhood has presented a petition signed by the residents in support thereof; and WHEREAS, Salmon Creek Road is a Town Highway; and WHEREAS, Salmon Creek Road has a speed limit of 25 mph South of the Red Bridge in Ludlowville and a 55 mph speed limit North of the Red Bridge; and WHEREAS, the Red Bridge is a one-lane bridge and the road North of the bridge is curved which makes seeing on-coming traffic difficult; and August 15, 2018 10 WHEREAS, Salmon Creek Road is a two lane road and there are no shoulders on the road North of the Red Bridge; and WHEREAS, residents regularly walk, jog and cycle and various sports groups, such as the school track team, and cycling groups use the route along Salmon Creek Road North of the Red Bridge, causing motorists to move into the opposite lane to avoid them; and WHEREAS, motorists driving South on Salmon Creek Road have no warning that there is a one lane bridge ahead nor that there is a dramatic drop in the speed limit until they are about 100 feet from the bridge; and WHEREAS, upon consideration and deliberation upon the same, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing supports the requested reduction in speed limit and hereby directs that the Town requests the New York State Department of Transportation to conduct a traffic study along Salmon Creek Road in the Town of Lansing for the purpose of considering reduced speed to enhance safety. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on August 15, 2018. RESOLUTION DECLARING AUGUST 25, 2018 AS A DAY OF RECOGNITION IN THE TOWN OF LANSING TO BE KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF LANSING COMMUNITY DAY OF KINDNESS RESOLUTION 18-122 RESOLUTION DECLARING AUGUST 25, 2018 AS A DAY OF RECOGNITION IN THE TOWN OF LANSING TO BE KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF LANSING COMMUNITY DAY OF KINDNESS The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, in honor of Kyle “BOOIE” Arrison, a movement has been started locally to have a recognized “Day of Kindness” to remember loved ones by promoting basic acts of sharing and kindness, such as helping a neighbor, donating to a charity, passing a meal to someone in need, paying a bill for someone in need, visiting a person shut-in or confined in a home or a bed, spending time with loved ones, visiting the ill, engaging in acts of forgiveness, sending kind notes and letters, donating blood, or any other act that selflessly advances a sense of basic kindness; and WHEREAS, the spiritual goal of such day of remembrance is to honor loved one’s memories; and WHEREAS, www.facebook.com/communitydayofkindness contains information as to where to obtain wristbands and general promotional materials, and such site provides a fuller explanation of the significance of August 25, 2018, as well as requests that the community post a short notice of undertaken acts of kindness for all to share; and WHEREAS, upon consideration of all of the above, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby August 15, 2018 11 RESOLVED, that August 25, 2018 be and hereby is declared a Community Day of Kindness, in honor of Kyle Arrison and the memories of all other’s in our community and our community member’s lives who are now lost or gone. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, duly seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on August 15, 2018. RESOLUTION TO RELEVY YEARLY WATER AND SEWER CHARGES ON THE TOWN AND COUNTY TAX BILL RESOLUTION 18-123 RESOLUTION TO RELEVY YEARLY WATER AND SEWER CHARGES ON THE TOWN AND COUNTY TAX BILL The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Town Board hereby authorizes the Receiver of Water and Sewer Rents to relevy water and sewer accounts each year on the Town and County tax bills; and WHEREAS, to assure proper notification to all account holders, the Lansing Town Board hereby directs SCLIWC (Bolton Point) once a year to place a timely reminder notice on the August water bills, or the Receiver of Water and Sewer Rents will send the courtes y reminder letter generated by Williamson Law Book, to all owners and tenants who have a balance of $1.00 or more for the water and sewer charges on their account; and WHEREAS, the last day for payment will be the second Tuesday of October; and WHEREAS, after the collection date the Receiver will notify SCLIWC to remove said amounts from accounts to be relevied on the Town and County tax bills; and WHEREAS, by no later than the second Tuesday of November the Receiver will send the amounts to be relevied on the Town and County tax bill to the Tompkins County Assessment Department; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Receiver will relevy the unpaid water and sewer account charges plus a 10% fee on all accounts with a balance of $10.00 or more to the Town and County tax bills. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all unpaid water and sewer account charges under $10.00 will be adjusted. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on August 15, 2018. August 15, 2018 12 APPROVE AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND SUPERVISOR’S REPORT RESOLUTION 18-124 The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of July 2018, to all Board Members and to the Town Clerk. The Supervisor’s Report was reviewed by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz. The bills were reviewed by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz and Supervisor Edward LaVigne. Councilperson Joseph Wetmore moved that the Supervisor’s Report be approved as submitted and the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following bills and to make the following budget modifications. CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 008 DATED _8/15/2018__ AUDITED VOUCHER #’s 616 - 774 PREPAY VOUCHER #’s 616 - 619 AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #’s 57 – 64 PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #’s 57 – 60 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 165,354.04 HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 91,242.56 LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 1,461.44 LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 184,425.67 TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 47,389.54 WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1-) $ 11,928.27 CHERRY ROAD SEWER DISTRICTS (SS3-) $ 3,954.36 DRAKE RD – CWD#4 (HA) $ 5,373.63 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS GENERAL FUND A 8/15/2018 Board Meeting FROM TO FOR AMOUNT A1990.400 A1440.401 From Contingency to Engineering Sewer P&M $ 1,000.00 Additional charges A599 A1440.403 From Fund Balance to Engineering Transporation $ 6,000.00 Additional charges A1990.400 A1670.400 From Contingency to Central Printing & Mailing $ 1,500.00 Additional charges for water dists, etc A599 A7020.100 From Fund Balance to Director of Parks Personal Srvc $ 4,800.00 Additional needed for Retirement Inc A1990.400 A7180.400 From Contingency to Beach & Pool Contractual $ 110.00 Additional amount needed A1990.400 A7560.400 From Contingency to Other Performing Arts $ 155.00 August 15, 2018 13 Additional amount needed GENERAL FUND B 8/15/2018 Board Meeting B599 B8020.200 From Fund Balance to Planning Board - Equipment $ 926.00 Laptop Purchase B599 B8020.430 From Fund Balance to Comprehensive Plan Update $ 200.00 Additional Legal Fees Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried and duly adopted on August 15, 2018. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Joseph Wetmore – reported the following: Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG):  SWIFT 911 o This is run through the County  Individuals can sign up for emergency notifications o Town of Lansing can set up categories for non-emergencies  Town of Lansing representative would input the alerts  Ed LaVigne will follow up to see about setting this up for Lansing Tompkins County Planning Department proposals:  Develop a 239 Guide to help municipalities and developers understand a 239 review  Give each town $500 in free GIS services  Develop a matching grant fund to allow municipalities to hire grant writers  Have county planners attend town board or planning board meetings  Host planning board / zoning board training Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC):  Ludlowville Bridge and Route 34B Bridge will not be done the same year  Residents concerned about a wider Ludlowville bridge - NYS has minimum bridge size – can it be smaller for Ludlowville Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT):  Village Solars – bus shelter Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization:  Boat ride, on the new Floating Classroom, will be on August 29, 2018 Andra Benson – reported the following: Library:  Summer Reading Program ends August 18, 2018; more teens and adults were involved Lansing Youth Services:  Summer programs are full and going well Katrina Binkewicz – reported the following: Trails:  Report at September meeting August 15, 2018 14 Edward LaVigne – reported the following: Live Streaming Meetings:  Chris Williams provided information regarding live streaming meetings; one time cost is about $1,000 Ithaca Airport Advisory Board:  Ed is on this Board and the first meeting will be in August Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA):  Chris Williams is moving which leaves an opening on the ZBA. The Town is accepting applications in the Code Enforcement Office. The Board thanked Chris Williams for all of his work and wished him well. TOWN COUNSEL REPORT Guy Krogh Guy did not have anything to report. MOVE MEETING TO WORK SESSION MEETING Meeting moved to Work Session at 7:34 p.m. A short break was taken and Work Session began at 7:47 p.m. WORK SESSION MEETING ITEMS OF DISCUSSION Zoning Changes:  Spot Zoning – Guy e-mailed information to review for the next meeting o Inconsistent with general community planning - rules and land uses change o Impact on general community o Discretionary o Do as one (1) map change and also look for other items that need correcting Budget:  Schedule in Talk of the Towns & Topics Magazine  Ed will send more detail out soon  Five year plan o What major expenses will be coming up in next few years Cleaner:  Thanks to Corey Sill, he will be going to the highway department full time  Contractor less expensive than employee with benefits o Hire contractor to clean bathrooms and Community Center o Need to pay prevailing wage (PW) for maintenance and cleaning o Need PW # from Department of Labor o Competitive wage o Trial through December o Public Bid for 2019 MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION Supervisor Edward LaVigne, moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MEDICAL, FINANCIAL, CREDIT OR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OF A PARTICULAR PERSON/CORP, OR MATTERS LEADING TO SAID DISMISSAL, REMOVAL, PROMOTION, APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, DISCIPLINE, DEMOTION, OR SUSPENSIONAT 8:15 PM. Councilperson Andra Benson, seconded the motion. All in Favor - 4 Opposed – 0 August 15, 2018 15 MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:43 PM. Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, seconded the motion. All in Favor - 4 Opposed - 0 MOTION TO ADJUST PATRICK TYRELL’S SALARY FROM CURRENT GRADE AND STEP UP TO GRADE 8, STEP 5 DUE TO POSITIONAL/RESPONSIBILITY UPGRADES, RETROACTIVE TO AUGUST 1, 2018 Supervisor Edward LaVigne, moved TO ADJUST PATRICK TYRRELL’S SALARY FROM CURRENT GRADE AND STEP UP TO GRADE 8, STEP 5 DUE TO POSITIONAL/RESPONSIBILITY UPGRADES, RETROACTIVE TO AUGUST 1, 2018. Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, seconded the motion. All in Favor - 4 Opposed - 0 WORK SESSION MEETING ITEMS OF DISCUSSION – continued Cleaner:  Contract o Bidding o PW requirements Video Streaming:  Equipment and options MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilperson Andra Benson, moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MEDICAL, FINANCIAL, CREDIT OR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OF A PARTICULAR PERSON/CORP, OR MATTERS LEADING TO SAID DISMISSAL, REMOVAL, PROMOTION, APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, DISCIPLINE, DEMOTION, OR SUSPENSIONAT 9:02 PM. Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, seconded the motion. All in Favor - 3 Opposed - 0 MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION Supervisor Edward LaVigne, moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:07 PM. Councilperson Andra Benson, seconded the motion. All in Favor - 3 Opposed - 0 ADJOURN MEETING Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 9:08 p.m. Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk. Work Session minutes taken by Town Counsel, Guy Krogh and Town Clerk and executed by the Town Clerk. Respectfully submitted Deborah K. Munson Town Clerk