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REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
September 19, 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 6:32p.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 Katrina Binkewicz, Councilperson
Doug Dake, Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson
Edward LaVigne, Supervisor
ABSENT: No one absent
ALSO PRESENT: Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, Charlie “Cricket” Purcell, Highway
Superintendent, Mike Moseley, Deputy Highway Superintendent, Patrick Tyrrell,
Recreation Supervisor, Mike Sigler, Tompkins County Legislator, John O’Neill, Village
of Lansing, Michael Long, Town Planning Consultant, Dan Veaner, Lansing Star,
Andrew Sullivan, The Ithaca Times, Ted Laux, Claes Nyberg, Andy Sciarabba, Sue
Ruoff, Melanie Malone, Lisa Ruzicka, Chris and Sarah Hesse, Brenda and John Zavaski,
Connie Wilcox, Michael Culotta, Steven Smith, 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
September 19, 2018
1. Book Club for Adults – Tuesday, September 18th, 7-8:30, Boys in the Boat by
Daniel James Brown
2. After School Fall Fiber Arts Program – Middle School Students of all skill
levels can join in for a 5 week exploration into the world of Fiber arts.
Wednesdays starting 9/25-10/23 2:45-4:30
3. Bereavement Support Group – a six week support group will explore the losses
we experience and address the needs and concerns of those who are grieving the
death of a loved one. Beginning Wednesday 10/3 and will continue on 10/10,
10/17, 10/24, 10/31, and 11/7, 3:00-4:30. Free, pre-registration is required.
4. It’s Your Funeral, Will It Be What You Want? Wednesday, September 19th at
7pm. Donna Scott from the Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Finger Lakes will
be giving a presentation on planning, arranging and controlling the costs of your
funeral. Free, but please call to reserve a space.
5. Artwork - On Display September and October – the artwork of Peg Connelly –
Masks!
Ongoing programs at the library:
a. T’ai Chi – Tuesdays 11:30 – 12:30 Thursdays 2:30-3:30
b. Story Time – Tuesdays 1pm, Thursdays 10 am
Gardens – The library is seeking volunteers to help out with its gardens. Contact
Susie Gutenberger at manager@lansinglibrary.org for more information.
Museum passes and Empire Passes are available.
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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
September 2018
A lot of great programming went on this summer for youth in Lansing. 44 individual
youth participated in programs throughout the summer. Here is one story to give you an
example of what the programs were like. During Lake Life youth got to go on the
Floating Classroom with youth from Dryden, Danby and the Town of Ithaca. On the
tour, students got to take water samples, record data as a part of their ongoing data
collection project, create mythical stories about the lake, examine microorganisms, assess
the health of the lake, and observe a Bald Eagle. For some Lansing youth this was the
first time they were on a boat on Cayuga Lake which they live so close to. Making
connections with youth from other municipalities is always fun, they enjoyed games
together and exchanged contact information, so they could stay in touch with each other.
There were 10 youth employed at a variety of places in Lansing such as the Library,
Recreation Dept., and RYS.
LYS meetings start in September, they are the 3rd Thursday of every month held at the
middle school. You are welcome to attend any meeting; they begin at 7:00 PM.
The County Administrator has approved a 2% increase in County Youth Service Funds,
this still needs to be voted on in the County 2019 Budget. If approved this is a $358
increase for the Town of Lansing.
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
September 19, 2018
Hello and thank you for having me again. Thank you again to Marcia Lynch whose
County report I draw from liberally for this update.
Tompkins County Administrator Jason Molino has delivered to the County Legislature a
2019 Recommended County Budget and 2019-2023 Capital Program.
The budget proposes modest spending growth, stability in current programs, and the
alignment of resources with priorities that include sustained investment in capital
infrastructure, continued focus on reducing our jail population, addressing the shortage of
affordable housing, and maintaining a diverse, well-trained, motivated workforce.
The Recommended Budget supports total expenditures of $186.5 million (an increase of
2.57%) and local dollar spending of $89.9 million (an increase of 2.05%). The budget is
balanced with a 1.43% increase in the County property tax levy, which is less than the
Legislature’s 2.2% levy goal, and well below the County’s tax cap. Due to a substantial
4.3% increase in the County’s tax base, which spreads the cost of government across a
larger base, the budget contains a property tax rate that will go down again in 2019, to
$6.39 per $1,000—a reduction of 2.76%. This is the fifth consecutive year that the tax
rate has decreased, and is the lowest County tax rate since 2011.
The 2019 Recommended Budget is posted on the County website at
www.TompkinsCountyNY.gov/ctyadmin/2019budget.
We awarded Streeter Associates, of Elmira, the construction contract for the first phase of
the passenger terminal expansion at Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport. Streeter
submitted a bid of $7,638,000, determined to be the lowest acceptable bid of three
submitted. The project will renovate and update airline offices, move screening
equipment behind the counter area, improve the lobby area, and upgrade utilities.
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The legislature also authorized the sale of 15 acres of Airport property, located on
Warren Road, to the New York State Department of Transportation, as the first step
toward relocating the NYSDOT regional highway maintenance, from its current location
on Ithaca’s Cayuga Inlet. Several Hillcrest Road residents expressed concern to the
Legislature regarding how the facility could impact their properties, and maintained they
had not been notified about the project. I voted against this sale as I’d like to first see a
plan from the DOT. These folks on Hillcrest believe this has moved very fast with little
notification and I agree. I wanted to at least put it off for a bit so we can see what the
DOT has in mind. The State says this is just the first step in the process, but it concerns
me that they are not bound by town planning although they have in the past abided by
town planning decisions in other communities. The vote for the sale was 9 to 4, with
Legislators Champion, Black, myself, and Henry Granison voting no. The land will be
sold for $840,000, with funds going to the Airport for use by that enterprise unit.
Also concerning Lansing, we authorized spending $23,125 from the Community Housing
Development Fund to support the Milton Meadows project. The County’s contribution is
combined with a $233,750 Community Housing Fund allocation from Cornell University
to support the project. Tompkins County’s share comes from repaid federal housing
funds, initially received through the Community Development Block Grant program.
We meet again tomorrow night where we’ll vote on a study for sites for a co-location of
the Sheriff’s Office and the Ithaca Police Department. I’m against this study. It’s not the
money as it’s not a big expense. The only sites that will be studied though are in the City
of Ithaca. To me that means, whatever they recommend will be a relocation of the
Tompkins County Sheriff’s Department to the City. That’s a much bigger discussion and
frankly a debate we have not had. I would be against such a move as I believe we get
solid service now from the Sheriff’s department and that they’ve configured the force to
cover Newfield, Ulysses and Danby, the other side of the lake and City. My concern that
would have to be overcome for me to vote on this would be how to avoid this colocation
becoming a merger and an answer as to why we wouldn’t look at other sites outside the
City that would serve the County better, but perhaps not the City.
Thank you for your time.
MOTION TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #4
OF 2018, A LOCAL LAW TO MAKE TWO (2) MINOR AMENDMENTS AND
CORRECTIONS TO OFFICIAL TOWN OF LANSING ZONING MAP
Councilperson Doug Dake, moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #4 OF 2018, A LOCAL LAW TO MAKE TWO (2)
MINOR AMENDMENTS AND CORRECTIONS TO OFFICIAL TOWN OF
LANSING ZONING MAP at 6:39 pm. Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, seconded the
motion.
All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0
One resident spoke in favor of the properties being considered.
Supervisor, Ed LaVigne, stated Local Law #4 will not be voted on and the SEQRA will
not be reviewed tonight because the 239 review is not back from Tompkins County
Planning. He noted, Tompkins County Planning has thirty (30) days for a 239 review
and it has been less than two (2) weeks.
One resident asked the Town Board to think about the kids’ safety at the corner of Myers
Road.
Supervisor, Ed LaVigne, stated Local Law # 4 of 2018 includes three (3) Town Center
Parcels (near Scoops Ice Cream) and one parcel on Triphammer Road / Franklin Drive.
He noted, the property at the corner of Myers Road is not included.
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MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Councilperson Andra Benson,
moved to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #4 OF
2018, A LOCAL LAW TO MAKE TWO (2) MINOR AMENDMENTS AND
CORRECTIONS TO OFFICIAL TOWN OF LANSING ZONING MAP at 6:47pm.
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, seconded the motion.
All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0
PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT – PATRICK TYRRELL
Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout.
Parks & Recreation
9/19/18
Town Board Meeting
RECREATION
Fall Soccer has started with over 200 participants
Flag Football has started with 30 participants
Small Fry Football has a Junior and Senior team with 43 participants combined
Small Fry and Flag cheerleading has 27 participants
Adult Programs: Yoga Chi, Cardio Step and Strength & Stretch are all up and
running with great #’s
We have hosted many of the scholastic sports programs on our fields this fall
We will be hosting Cornell and Ithaca College Club softball team games this
month and next
PARKS
The Veterans Watch fire is Friday night the 21st
We have begun the installation of the sun shade donated by Dr. Josie McAllister
New campground electric service is connected, we just need to do some
landscaping to finish
With the nice weather, camping and pavilion calls have been numerous
After Labor Day, we no longer charge entrance or launch fees
We plan on making several changes to park Wi-Fi to make coverage area greater
for our campers
Pat also stated, everyone loves the new dugouts. He noted, Cornell and Ithaca College
pay the Town to use the fields.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT – CHARLIE “CRICKET” PURCELL
Cricket reported the following:
Consolidated Water District Extension 4 (CWDX4) -Drake Road
60% complete
Pressure test tomorrow
Under budget at this time
Paving – Recently completed about two (2) miles.
Storm Drainage – Working on projects.
Brush Pile – Large pile will be taken care of in the spring. Lots of mulch available now.
Salt Spreader – This is not a request for new money; it’s available within his budget.
PLANNING CONSULTANT REPORT – MICHAEL LONG
Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout.
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Rochester’s Cornerstone Group – Project
o NYS Grants / Tax credits of $5.1m announced 5/11/2018.
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
o RT 34 Crosswalk approved by NYSDOT – Sept. 17, 2018
o Utility Easement – NYSEG, etc. – TB 9/19/2018
Sewer District #1 Project – Village of Cayuga Heights, Village of Lansing and
Town of Lansing
o Private developer’s 325 foot sewer line - 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.
o Working Group Meeting 9/12/2018 – Village progressing plans w/
NYSDOT easement 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.
Lansing Community Council – Recreation Dept. Grant
o United Way - $3,000 grant awarded for the Scholarship program to
subsidize the current awards.
Lansing Trails Committee – Katrina outline / timeline...
NYS CFA Grant applications:
o Myers Park – NYS Parks requested $240,080 grant with Highway and
Recreation Depts. match Labor & Equipment submitted July 27, 2018.
o Myers Park - 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.
o CFA Grant announcements due Oct / Nov 2018.
NYS DOT Highway Facility – Proposed for Warren Road
o Meeting w/ NYS DOT on Sept 4, 2018 w/ Dave Herrick
o Proposed 15 Acres to be acquired from Tompkins Co. / Airport land (FAA
involved as Lead Agency) – subdivision required.
o Sewer District Issues and Water District available.
o Site Plan review – not anticipated.
o NYS DOT / Tompkins County discussions continue?
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.
o Meeting 9/6/2018 with NYS DEC / US Army Corps. re permits status.
o Revised site plan 8/23/2018 and follow-up meetings Sept 17, 2018.
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 denied requested use variance 8/21/2018.
o Recommended Zoning Map Parcel changes - 4 parcels proposed. Town
Board Public Hearing - Oct 3, 2018. - 239 Review requested –
o Land Use Ordinance – Discussed at the 7/9 meeting. Established a
working subcommittee. Planning Board to discuss Proposed Draft Zoning
Map – workshop 9/24/2018 at 5:00 PM Town Board Room.
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o Sub-Committee is working on the definitions (met 7/16 – next meeting
8/6 and 8/27/2018) –– Mike Long, Lynn Day and Joe Sheppard drafted
definitions and circulated to Planning Board for comments.
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. Revised survey map being updated.
o Dutch Harvest Farm – Laura Huizinga Site Plan review – construction of
a barn event / wedding center 72’x 102’ at 1487 Ridge Road. Sketch Plan
review meeting Sept 10, 2018. 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.
o NEXAMP Solar Farm – 339 Jerry Smith Road – Sketch Plan review
Meeting 9/24/2018. Awaiting for stormwater plan then to submit for 239
Review.
o Old Orchard Road – 2 lot Minor Subdivision – Glenn A. Cobb portion
of existing lot creating a new 4.006 Acre parcel.
o 41 Dutch Mill – Site Plan review of a 50’x85’ addition to existing
manufacturing building. – Currently in a PDA.
Mike clarified, the LED Street Lighting Project with NYSEG does not include post top
lights. He stated, the NYSERDA grant for $5,000 will be used towards the Street Lights.
ENGINEER’S REPORT – DAVE HERRICK
No report.
AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE REPORT – CONNIE WILCOX
Connie reported the following:
Farm Land Grants
The County may ask the Town to take this project on
Once the grant goes through, the Town gets their money back
There is a farmer interested in this
Councilperson, Andra Benson, reported the following
o The farmer sells the development rights of their land
o The land can only be sold as a farm - remains a farm forever
o NYS preserves farm land
o NYS grant money
o Expenses come out of the grant money
o Andra will talk with anyone regarding the program
Next meeting – October 1, 2018, but it may change depending on farm work
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
A resident showed a large picture of Cayuga Lake and stated Lansing Rod and Gun is
close to the lake. He stated, the lake needs to be protected.
Lansing Rod and Gun
Supervisor, Ed LaVigne, reported the following:
Over one (1) acre has been “disturbed” which triggered a stop work order
Nothing happens until Storm Water Prevention Plan (SWPP) is done
Ed asked Bolton Point to have their water and Ludlowville Falls water tested
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Town Counsel, Guy Krogh, reported the following:
The Town does not know the plan
Let the process flow
Speak as a municipally (not individually) to DEC and EPA
TOWN CLERK PRESENTS THE TENTATIVE 2019 TOWN OF LANSING
BUDGET
Town Clerk, Deborah Munson, formally presented the Tentative 2019 Town of Lansing
Budget to the Lansing Town Board.
MOTION TO APPROVE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT PURCHASING
REPLACEMENT SALT SPREADER
Councilperson Doug Dake, moved TO APPROVE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
PURCHASING WESTERN 4.5 CUBIC YARDS REPLACEMENT SALT
SPREADER FROM MDI, AUBURN, NY, APPROXIMATELY $8,500.
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, seconded the motion.
All in Favor - 5 Opposed - 0
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE STANDARD WORK DAY AND REPORTING
FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS
RESOLUTION 18-128
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE STANDARD WORK DAY
AND REPORTING FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing needs to establish and report the
standard work day for elected and appointed officials; and
WHEREAS, effective August 12, 2009, each elected or appointed official who is enrolled
in the NYS Retirement System, must prepare a record of work-related activities for three
consecutive months within 150 days of the start of a new term or appointment; and
WHEREAS, the log must contain a daily detail of hours worked and duties performed
that are directly related to the elected or appointed position, including official duties
performed outside normal business hours; and
WHEREAS, by certifying that a previously submitted three-month log is still
representative of time worked, officials elected or appointed to new terms will not have
to keep a new log for up to eight years. If an official who believes their initial three-
month log is not representative of the average number of hours worked, he or she may
submit a new record of activities for an alternative three-month period; and
WHEREAS, the Legislative Clerk must retain each record of activities for a period of at
least thirty years and provide full and complete copies to the Office of the State
Comptroller upon request; and
WHEREAS, the Resolution must be adopted at the first regular meeting held after the
first 180 days of a new term, or whenever a new elected or appointed office is
established; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon by the Town Board, the Town Board of
Lansing has duly
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby adopts the New York
State Comptroller Form RS 2417-A as the Official Form Approving Standard Work Day
and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed Officials:
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk post the New York State
Comptroller Form (RS 2417-A) for a minimum of 30 days on Employer’s Public
Website; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Bookkeeper file a Certified Copy of the
Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution (RS2417-A) and an Affidavit of Posting
with the New York State Comptroller’s Office within 15 days after the posting period has
ended.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, and
put to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
September 19, 2018.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF BID AND ISSUANCE
OF NOTICE OF AWARD TO R.B. ROBINSON CONTRACTING, INC.
FOR CWD EXTENSION #4 DIRECTIONAL DRILLING CONTRACT
RESOLUTION 18-129
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF BID AND ISSUANCE
OF NOTICE OF AWARD TO R.B. ROBINSON CONTRACTING, INC.
FOR CWD EXTENSION #4 DIRECTIONAL DRILLING CONTRACT
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, after the adoption of a Final Order authorizing the constructing and
financing of the Consolidated Water District Extension #4 Construction and
Improvement Project (the “Project”), the Town Board duly caused specifications for
Project service line directional drilling, and all bids were publicly opened, reviewed,
checked for bid compliance pursuant to specifications and the requirements of General
Municipal Law § 103; and
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WHEREAS, as a result of such examinations, and upon input from the Town Engineer
and Highway Superintendent, the lowest compliant responsible bid was submitted by
R.B. Robinson Contracting, Inc. of Candor, New York with a Total Base Bid of
$43,577.50; and
WHEREAS, after a review of the foregoing, and upon due deliberation and consideration
thereof, and in compliance with the specifications and the requirements for bidding,
including but not limited to General Municipal law §§ 101 and 103 and the Town’s
Procurement Policy, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED as
follows:
1. The Project bid be and hereby is awarded to R.B. Robinson Contracting, Inc. of
Candor, New York, the base bid amount of $43,577.50 (plus or minus any change orders
or adjustments allowed or permitted by law).
2. The Town Engineer be and hereby is authorized to issue a Notice of Award,
which shall constitute acceptance of the bid by the Town and the said CWD Extension
#4, subject to proper and timely execution of the Project contract and other required
contract documents.
3. The Town Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to negotiate and draft a contract
with said R.B. Robinson Contracting, Inc. and, once approved by the Town Engineer and
Attorney, the Town Supervisor be and hereby is further authorized to sign and deliver
such contract by, for, on behalf of, and in the name of the Town of Lansing, all along and
together with such other and further documents and agreements as are or may be
necessary or convenient to cause such contract and bid award to be fully authorized and
such work to be timely performed in furtherance of the Project.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Doug Dake, duly seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put to
a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
September 19, 2018.
RESOLUTION APPROVING HIRING OF GENERAL BUILDING CLEANING
CONTRACTOR EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018
RESOLUTION 18-130
RESOLUTION APPROVING HIRING OF GENERAL BUILDING CLEANING
CONTRACTOR EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, this is an Article 9 Public Works contract for building and grounds
maintenance for which a PRC number of 2018901022 was duly issued by NYSDOL; and
WHEREAS, as the bid pricing remains below $20,000, the requirements of public
bidding under GML § 103 do not apply, but there was demonstrated compliance with the
Town’s Procurement Policies; and
WHEREAS, a scope of services proposal had been provided, was reviewed and updated
by Town Staff and, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has thus
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RESOLVED, that Patrick Tyrell be and hereby is appointed as SPOTA compliance
officer and in charge of ensuring compliance with all public works requirements of law;
and it is further
RESOLVED, that the contract, contract amount, and bid of Ca yuga Commercial
Cleaning, 96 Ridge Road, Lansing, NY 14882, Grant Wilder, President, in the amount of
$1,925.00 per month be and hereby is approved, and that the Town Supervisor be and
hereby is authorized to execute a contract with such company in the form as presented to
this meeting.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put
to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
September 19, 2018.
RESOLUTION HIRING MATTHEW DEDRICK AS PART-TIME SCHOOL
CROSSING GUARD FOR THE LANSING SCHOOL DISTRICT
RESOLUTION 18-131
RESOLUTION HIRING MATTHEW DEDRICK
AS PART-TIME SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
FOR THE LANSING SCHOOL DISTRICT
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the resignation of Jennifer McLaughlin and Sheldon Meade as Part-Time
School Crossing Guards for the Lansing School District, created openings for the
position; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for a Part-Time School Crossing Guard; and
WHEREAS, an acceptable and qualified individual was located, and is therefore
proposed to be hired to fulfill such job requirements; and
WHEREAS, after review and discussion of such proposal, the Town Board of the Town
of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that Matthew Dedrick hereby is approved to be employed as Town of
Lansing Employee, as Part-Time School Crossing Guard, for the Lansing School District,
with such employment commenced on September 14, 2018 at the rate of $30 per day or
$15 per shift, and it is further
RESOLVED, that the appropriate Town officer be and hereby is authorized to make such
changes to the Towns’ employment and civil service rosters, to file the required Civil
Service forms to effect such changes per this Resolution, and to file Form 428s, if
required.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and
put to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
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Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
September 19, 2018.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF FINAL
PROPOSED FORM OF DEED, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENTS, AND UTILITY EASEMENTS AND EASEMENT LOCATIONS
FOR MILTON MEADOWS PROJECT
RESOLUTION 18-132
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
OF FINAL PROPOSED FORM OF DEED, STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS, AND UTILITY EASEMENTS AND
EASEMENT LOCATIONS FOR MILTON MEADOWS PROJECT
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, contracts are in place, financing is in place, highway permits from
NYSDOT have been issued, and subdivision and site plans are approved, such that the
Town is moving towards closing on part of Town Center Parcel C (the 13.5-acre parcel)
with Rochester’s Cornerstone Group and its related housing finance company; and
WHEREAS, in anticipation of closing the final proposed forms of the deed of
conveyance needs to be approved and its execution duly authorized and, similarly, given
that the final SWPPP was approved and the form of the stormwater operation,
management, and reporting agreement (“SOMRA”) had been reviewed and approved by
the Town’s planner, engineer, and attorney, said SOMRA needs approval and execution
as well, including under the Town’s stormwater local law to assure future maintenance
and operation of such facilities; and
WHEREAS, the roadway serves as the conduit through which utilities are and were
planned to service the Town Center generally and Milton Meadows Apartments,
specifically, and the easement locations have been mapped and drawn and approved by
NYSEG such that the easement also needs to be approved and executed to allow for
future utility services; and
WHEREAS, after a review of the foregoing, and upon due deliberation and consideration
thereof the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED as follows:
1. The form of the proposed deed of conveyance be and hereby is approved and the
Town Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to: (i) negotiate any minor final changes to,
as the final form of, such deed and rights so conveyed, subject to review and approval of
any such changes by Town Counsel; (ii) execute the said deed of conveyance by, for, on
behalf of, and in the name of the Town of Lansing, along and t ogether with such other
documents as are or may be necessary or desirable to record the same, including transfer
tax returns, equalization and assessment forms, and like closing documents.
2. The form of the proposed SOMRA be and hereby is approved and the Town
Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to: (i) negotiate any minor final changes to, as the
final form of, such SOMRA, subject to review and approval of any such changes by the
Town Engineer and SMO; (ii) execute the said SOMRA by, for, on behalf of, and in the
name of the Town of Lansing, along and together with such other documents as are or
may be necessary or desirable to record the same, including transfer tax returns,
equalization and assessment forms, and like closing documents.
3. The standard NYSEG utility easement, and future related utility and telephony
easements to be collocated therein (such as Verizon, Spectrum, FLTG, etc.) (all together,
the “Easements”), in the location as mapped and presented to this meeting be and hereby
is approved, and the Town Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to: (i) negotiate any
minor final changes to, as the final form of, such Easements, subject to review and
approval of any such changes by the Town Highway Superintendent to assure that no
adverse impacts with the proposed roadway arise; (ii) execute existing and standard-form
future utility and related Easements by, for, on behalf of, and in the name of the Town of
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Lansing, along and together with such other documents as are or may be necessary or
desirable to record the same, including transfer tax returns, equalization and assessment
forms, and like closing documents.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Doug Dake, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put to a
roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
September 19, 2018.
APPROVE AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND SUPERVISOR’S
REPORT
RESOLUTION 18-133
The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of August 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 Andra Benson, 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 # 009
DATED _9/19/2018
AUDITED VOUCHER #’s 775 - 884
PREPAY VOUCHER #’s 775 - 776
AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #’s 65 – 72
PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #’s 65 – 68
FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 120,603.59
HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 329,097.84
LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 1,480.88
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 4,912.13
TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 45,363.14
WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1-) $ 840.21
CHERRY ROAD SEWER DISTRICTS (SS3-) $ 607.75
DRAKE RD – CWD#4 (HA) $ 197,779.94
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BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
GENERAL FUND A
9/19/2018 Board Meeting
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
A599 A1420.400 From Fund Balance to Attorney Contractual $ 20,000.00
Additional charges
A599 A1440.403 From Fund Balance to Engineering Transporation $ 1,000.00
Additional charges
A1990.400 A1630.403 From Contingency to Community Center Electric $ 400.00
Additional charges
A1990.400 A7110.405 From Contingency to Parks Repairs $ 13.00
Additional charges
A599 A7180.100 From Contingency to Beach & Pool Personal Services $ 1,600.00
Additional amount needed
A599 A7410.400 From Fund Balance to Library Reading Program $ 3,000.00
Resolution 18-114
WARREN RD SEWER
9/19/2018 Board Meeting
SS1-599
SS1-
8120.400 From Fund Balance to Sewer Contractual $ 2,000.00
Additional amount needed
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, seconded the motion and it was carried by the following
roll call vote:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried and duly adopted on
September 19, 2018.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Andra Benson - reported the following:
Thanks to lots of people in Town that were “pulling” for her; very grateful she is here.
Agriculture Committee:
The committee could meet at her house
Joseph Wetmore - reported the following:
Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG):
Cable Service Franchise Agreements
o Fees based on cable service
o Lines being used more for internet and telephone
o Less revenue for municipalities
Voted for suspension of Tax Assessment Boards for 2019
Ithaca Tompkins Transportation Council (ITCTC):
Changes to Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
o Safety Performance
o Line item changes for some projects
Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization:
Took boat cruise on the lake with several municipalities – discussed lake issues
Planning Board:
Working on definitions
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Doug Dake - reported the following:
Planning Board:
He’ll be at Monday’s meeting
Katrina Binkewicz - reported the following:
“Be The One”:
New initiative emphasizing everyone needs someone paying attention
o Will be presented at different locations
Edward LaVigne - reported the following:
Consolidated Water District Extension #3 (CWDX3):
Debbie Munson mailed notices to all residents regarding the election on
September 26, 2018
Consolidated Water District Extension – Lansing Station Road:
Two residents circulated petitions
o 49 yes, 1 no
About $1,550
Discuss at Water and Sewer Advisory Board (WASAB) Meeting
Needs to go under railroad tracks
o Railroad will not look at this until they are paid $2,500
District must be formed first
Lake has been lowered
Concern with Algal Bloom
Industrial Development Area (IDA) – SDM Landscaping:
Near Jump Around Inflatables
Budget:
Great e-mails back and forth
Increased drainage district contributions
Increased sewer revenue
o Inflow and Infiltration (I & I)
o District #1 meter will measure I & I
Only allowed 33,050 gallons per day
o Cayuga Heights Sewer Plant has limited capacity
Thanks to Debbie Munson for her hard work with a broken foot.
TOWN COUNSEL REPORT
Guy Krogh
Guy did not have anything to report.
ADJOURN MEETING
Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 7:46 p.m.
Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah K. Munson
Town Clerk