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REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
October 17, 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 6:29 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 Doug Dake, Councilperson
Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson Edward LaVigne, Supervisor
ABSENT: Katrina Binkewicz, Councilperson
ALSO PRESENT: Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, Charlie “Cricket” Purcell, Highway
Superintendent, Patrick Tyrrell, Recreation Supervisor, Lynn Day, Zoning / Code / Fire
Enforcement Officer, Mike Sigler, Tompkins County Legislator, John O’Neill, Village of
Lansing, Dan Veaner, Lansing Star, Andrew Sullivan, The Ithaca Times, Ted Laux, Claes
Nyberg, Melanie Malone, Patrick Jordan, Insero &Co. CPAs LLP, Robin Cargian, John
Huether, Charlotte Huether, Quinn Page, Caleb Spencer, Garrett Bell, Griffen Nelson,
Bailey Osborne, Marion George, Jeannine Kirby, and a few other attendees.
DRAFT AUDIT PRESENTATION – INSERO & CO. CPAs , LLP - PATRICK
JORDAN
Patrick Jordan, handed out the following Town of Lansing draft documents to the Town
Board:
Financial Report December 31, 2017
Overview of 2017 Audit
Communication With Those Charged With Governance At The Conclusion Of The Audit
Independent Auditor’s Report
Mr. Jordan, reviewed the draft Overview of 2017 Audit and stated: “Unmodified opinion
on the Town of Lansing’s basic financial statements for the year ended December 31,
2017”. He noted, “unmodified opinion” is the opinion you want to have.
Mr. Jordan, reported there was a separate report for the Justice Courts. He stated: “The
results of tests indicate, for the transactions tested, the Justice Courts complied with the
terms and conditions of the requirements”.
Mr. Jordan, stated the Town adopted the GASB (Government Auditing Standard Board)
34, 68 and 75. He noted, GASB sets all the reporting guidelines.
Supervisor, Edward LaVigne, requested the Town Board e-mail Mr. Jordan and copy
everyone on the Town Board and the Town Bookkeeper, Charmagne Rumgay, with any
questions they may have, prior to the next Town Board meeting.
LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY REPORT – CHRISTINE EISENHUT
The following report was available as a handout.
TOWN BOARD UPDATES
FROM THE LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY
October 17, 2018
1. Book Club for Adults – Tuesday, October 23rd 7:00-8:30. We will be discussing
“Fates and Furies” by Lauren Groff.
2. Trunk or Treat – October 31st 6:00-7:15. Candy, complimentary treats, and a
carved pumpkin contest.
3. Moreland the Magician- Saturday, November 3rd at 11:00 at the Town Hall.
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4. Book Sale – The Friends of the Library will be having their Fall Book Sale
November 2-3.
5. Our Broken Immigration System and How to Fix It – November 14th at 7:00pm
Stephen Yale-Loeher professor of immigration law practice at Cornell Law School
will give a presentation.
6. After School Fiber Arts Program – for Middle School students begins 11/27 and
the following three Tuesdays from 2:45-4:30pm.
7. 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 and Thursdays 2:30-3:30
b. Story Time – Tuesdays 1pm, Thursdays 10am. Letter Bird is Miss Katie’s new
helper!
c. Mah Jongg – Wednesdays 1:00-4:00pm
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.
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
October 2018
After a great summer of programing including “Lake Life”, Primitives 101, Get
Lost, Iron Chef, Funky Furniture, DIY, Backpacking, and Sky’s the Limit, fall
programs are in full swing.
Fall programs include Photo Fanatics, Outdoor Adventures, Salmon Creekers,
Loose Threads and Tied Ends.
Youth Employment program is ramping up for the school year. Besides the usual
sites (Rec. Dept., Library, Youth Services, etc.) there are some new work sites for
the school year that include the Athletic Dept., Drama Dept., and English
Language Arts.
The Youth Commission is working on a parent survey to be distributed in early
2019.
The Youth Commission is considering participating in the Tompkins County
Youth Services Department’s “Pitch Contest” in early 2019.
The County Administrator has recommended a 2% increase in County Youth
Service Funds for 2019, $358.00 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
October 17, 2018
Hello and thank you for having me again and for your time.
Governor Andrew Cuomo was at the airport yesterday for a ribbon cutting. Construction
has begun on the $24.7 million expansion of the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport. The
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project, set to be complete in late 2019, will expand the terminal by nearly 50 percent,
including the addition of a new U.S. Customs and Border Protection building that will
transform the airport into Ithaca Tompkins International Airport.
The Legislature, by unanimous vote adopted amendments to the County Administrator’s
2019 Recommended Budget and the Capital Program for the next five years. The
amended budget increases the County tax levy 1.54%, which compares to 1.43% in the
Administrator’s budget and is lower than the Legislature’s 2.2% levy goal for 2019. The
recommended county-wide average tax rate of $6.40 per thousand, 18 cents less than
2018, is a decrease of 2.64%, representing an increase of $13.90 in the tax bill for the
median-valued $185,000 home. The amended Tentative Budget also contains a $3
increase in the County’s annual Solid Waste Fee, to $58. Tompkins County’s State
calculated 2019 Tax Cap is just under 5%.
Also in the budget, Legislator Dan Klein put forward an amendment that passed
increasing the sales tax projection by $150,000. Mr. Klein said, “Our sales taxes are
booming, our casino revenues are above budget, and the County’s fund balance stands at
$37 million…Our budget is in great shape because of the conservative decisions we’ve
made over the years…This is giving a little bit back.” County Administrator Jason
Molino advised that the change in projection would be at a margin of risk, but that, all in
all, he believes it safe.
And parks! We continued to debate my $23,000 request for one-time funding for Town
and Village parks. In the end, we approved by a 13-1 margin a revised proposal from me
for $50,000 in one-time funding for a Park Fund to be administered by the Department of
Planning and Sustainability. Each Town and Village in Tompkins County can apply for a
grant of up to $5,000 from the fund for infrastructure planning/improvements to its
publicly managed or supported parks.
The 2019 Recommended Budget, along with amendments to date and other budget-related
information, is posted at the budget page of the County web site at
www.TompkinsCountyNY.gov/ctyadmin/2019budget.
Also at last night’s meeting, we authorized bonding, if needed to support the local share
of the $24.7 million terminal expansion project at Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport.
The action authorizes the issuance of up to $10 million in serial bonds and notes, as
needed, for underwriting the expense not funded through the $14.4 million New York
State grant awarded through the State’s Upstate Airport Revitalization Program.
We unanimously approved the appointment of Schelley Michell-Nunn to the Tompkins
Cortland Community College Board of Trustees, filling the unexpired term of Chad
Coates.
We also authorized Tompkins County to enter into an intermunicipal agreement to form a
Local Development Corporation for the joint establishment of a Specialized Secure
Detention Facility to comply with “Raise the Age” laws, which increased the age of
criminal responsibility beginning this month.
Tompkins County is part of an 11-county coalition seeking to establish the Specialized
Secure Detention Facility for the greater Southern Tier. The intermunicipal agreement
involving the 11 counties is the first step toward creating the LDC, which will
recommend how to develop, establish, operate, maintain, and fund such a facility.
Earlier this month we voted to take the next step in accessing grant funds awarded to
Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) to acquire three electric transit buses and
related equipment. The County will be applying for $2.3 million under the Federal
Transit Administration’s competitive Low and No-emission Electric Transit Bus Program
for new electric buses.
I want to thank again Marcia Lynch whose County reports I draw from very liberally.
Thank you for having me.
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PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT – PATRICK TYRRELL
Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout.
Parks & Recreation
10/17/18
Town Board Meeting
RECREATION
Our current program offerings are Jump Around, Gymnastics, Basketball,
Bowling, Art, Skiing, Indoor Soccer, Volleyball, Adult Open Swim, Adult Cardio
Step, Adult Yoga Chi and Adult Strength and Stretch.
Fall Soccer has ended. Travel, club and school teams will still be practicing here
through the first week of Nov.
The Strong as Heck Soccer Tournament on Columbus Day was a huge success.
Both the varsity and youth cross-country races held at the Lansing Trails went
very well.
With the weather (rain) we are behind schedule on several projects we would like
to complete before the weather turns.
PARKS
We have completed the installation of the sunshade donated by Dr. Josie
McAllister with help from SDM Landscaping. It is located in the tot lot of the
playground.
Camping ended for the season on Columbus Day.
Pavilions are still being rented.
We will be turning the water off for the season sometime during the first week of
Nov.
HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT – CHARLIE “CRICKET” PURCELL
Cricket reported the following:
Consolidated Water District Extension #4 (CWDX4) - Drake Road
Installed
Restoration work still to be done
Under budget
Commended the highway workers for their work on this project
Shoulder work – completed
Supervisor, Edward LaVigne, thanked the highway workers for their hard work. He
noted, “Cricket” has crews working in several different areas.
PLANNING CONSULTANT REPORT – MICHAEL LONG
The following report was available as a handout.
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 signed and returned – NYSEG, etc.
o Anticipated closing and Building Permits issued 10/31/2018…
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 –
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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. Buyout pricing
revised received.
o Received $5,000 NYSERDA clean communities grant – lighting purchase.
o NYSERDA intern assistance - Inventory verification analysis phase.
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...?
TCAT – Village Solars bus shelter project – Cornell University project mtg. –
tentative 10/30/2018.
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 - possible amendment.
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. Draft SEQRA / Site Plan
resolutions to be discussed / considered 10/22/18 PB mtg.
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 Recommended Zoning Map Parcel changes - 4 parcels proposed. 239
Review received - Town Board Public approval - Oct 3, 2018. –
o Land Use Ordinance Update – Discussed at the 7/9 meeting. Established
a working subcommittee. Planning Board to discuss Proposed Draft
Zoning Map – workshop 10/22/2018 at 5:00 PM Town Board Room.
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 Storm water analysis underway.
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 storm water 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. Sketch Plan classification
PB mtg. 10/22/18.
o 41 Dutch Mill – Site Plan review of a 50’x85’ addition to existing
manufacturing building. – Currently in a PDA PB mtg. 10/22/18.
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ENGINEER’S REPORT – DAVE HERRICK
No report.
AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE REPORT – CONNIE WILCOX
No Agriculture Committee Meeting and no report.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Two residents spoke about the solar project on Jerry Smith Road. They are not against
the project, but their families live next door and they have the following concerns:
What about water run off control
What happens when solar panels break-where does the material go
Environmental impact on deer, etc.
They requested the Town Board approve a resolution for a moratorium on large scale
solar projects.
One resident spoke about re-zoning Kohlenberg’s property on the corner of Myers Road
and Ridge Road. They stated, the Planning Board recommended the zoning change to
correct a mistake that was previously made and wondered why it had not been approved
by the Town Board. They noted, the Town needs to take care of the residents.
One resident spoke about honoring two (2) Lansing veterans:
Stanley Burke – Korean War Veteran, Prisoner of War
Gus Isaac – WWII Decorated Veteran
One resident stated the Kohlenberg’s property can still exist as is (without a zoning
change); nothing has been taken away from the owner.
Patrick Tyrrell thanked Ted Laux for videotaping the meetings and providing Pat with the
videos to put on the website.
LANSING ROD AND GUN UPDATE (LR&G)
Supervisor, Edward LaVigne, stated there are two (2) separate issues:
EPA is working with LR&G on the environmental concern
The Town is dealing with the zoning issue
Town Counsel, Guy Krogh, reported the following:
Cleanup of lead
o Town of Lansing does not have authority to order cleanup of lead
o This is a federal issue
o The land owner agreed to make changes and comply with certain EPA
requirements
EPA has issued consent order
o Goal to end deposition of lead in wetlands and the creek
Application is different than what was submitted months ago
Supervisor, Edward LaVigne, stated Lynn Day’s presentation is for clarity on this
sensitive concern; this is not the Town’s normal procedure for issuing building permits.
Lynn Day, Zoning / Code / Fire Enforcement Officer, reported the following:
The Town is dealing with the zoning issue
o Based on the Land Use Ordinance
LR&G plan:
o Swap two (2) trap houses with two (2) rifle ranges
o Remove shooting pavilion and trap houses
o Build warming hut and two (2) new trap houses
o Shoot in the bank, reducing the footprint of the project
o Put trees in for buffer
Town Engineer has reviewed the Storm Water Erosion Plan
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Reviewed Article X – Nonconforming Uses – and reported his responses
Building permit was issued today - with specific conditions:
o Allowed to:
Put fence up for storm water control
Put tree buffer in
Remove pavilion
o Not allowed to:
Clear any land or do new construction until DEC approval is
received
Lynn Day read the following letter, which he wrote on October 12, 2018, as he showed
different areas on the Overall Site Plan and Stormwater Erosion Control Plan Map.
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Supervisor, Edward LaVigne, reported the following:
LR&G tested their water and soil and they were fine
Bolton Point’s water was tested and it was fine
Property owners can test their own water
DEC will test the water in the Ludlowville area or Town of Lansing will
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RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS
PROPOSED 2019 BUDGETS
RESOLUTION 18-136
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS
PROPOSED 2019 BUDGETS
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has prepared the Assessment
Rolls of parcels of land included in the Lansing Consolidated Water District (“CWD”),
CWD Extensions 1, 2, and 4 (Lansing Station Road and Drake Road) and for lands
within Lighting Districts Numbers 1, 2, and 3, (Ludlowville, Warren Road, and
Lakewatch), and for the Lansing Drainage Districts Numbers 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
(Pheasant Meadows, Whispering Pines, Lake Forest, Farm Pond Circle, Lansing
Commons, Woodland Park, and Cayuga Way), and the Lansing Sewer Districts (Cherry
Road and Warren Road) (all together, the “Districts”), and the Town has apportioned and
assessed upon such parcels of land in proportion in the amount of benefits the
improvements shall confer upon the same the cost chargeable to said Districts in
connection with the construction and capital costs of the providing of public water,
lighting, stormwater management and drainage, and sewer transportation and treatment
payable in the year 2019 and therefore, pursuant to § 239 of the Town Law, the Town
Board shall hold a Public Hearing at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing,
New York 14882, at 6:31 p.m., on the 7th day of November, 2018 to hear and consider
any objections which may be made to said roll.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Doug Dake, and put to a
roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
October 17, 2018.
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE TOWN OF
LANSING PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 2019
The Town of Lansing Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2019 was available as a
handout.
RESOLUTION 18-137
RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE TOWN OF
LANSING PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 2019
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the preliminary budget of the Town of Lansing,
Tompkins County, New York for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2019, has been
completed and filed in the office of the Town Clerk of said Town, where it is available
for inspection by any interested persons at all reasonable hours; and
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing will meet and review said preliminary budget and hold a Public Hearing thereon
at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York 14882, at 6:33 p.m. on
the 7th day of November, 2018 and that at such hearing any person may be heard in favor
of or against the preliminary budget as compiled or for or against any items therein
contained; and
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FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 108 of the Town Law,
that the following are proposed yearly salaries of elected Town Officials of this Town:
Supervisor $ 30,306.00
Councilperson (4)
Total $ 38,964.00
Each $ 9,741.00
Town Clerk $ 45,548.00
Highway Superintendent $ 76,579.00
Town Justice (2)
Total $ 38,232.00
Each $ 19,116.00
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 Doug Dake - Aye
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
October 17, 2018.
RESOLUTION HIRING BRANDON GAVITT AS A LABORER IN AND FOR
THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AND SELECTING PROBATIONARY
PERIOD THEREFOR
RESOLUTION 18-138
RESOLUTION HIRING BRANDON GAVITT AS A LABORER
IN AND FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AND
SELECTING PROBATIONARY PERIOD THEREFOR
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, there is a need for a laborer at the Town of Lansing Highway Department,
and
WHEREAS, said position has been classified and deemed as a Civil Service Laborer
position by the Tompkins County Department of Personnel; and
WHEREAS, Brandon Gavitt has been identified as a qualified candidate; and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has recommended that Brandon Gavitt be hired
as a laborer at the Town of Lansing Highway Department; and
WHEREAS, upon a review and discussion of the matter, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby:
RESOLVED, that Brandon Gavitt be and hereb y is approved to be employed as a laborer,
Grade A, Step 1, in the Town of Lansing Highway Department, effective November 1,
2018, at a rate of $16.91 per hour, 40 hours per week, and all Town perquisites and
benefits as are available to such position; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the probationary period be and hereby is scheduled for 26 weeks; 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.
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The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Doug Dake, and put to
a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
October 17, 2018.
RESOLUTION HIRING JOLYN HOWLAND, AS PART-TIME RECREATION
ASSISTANT TO ACT IN A SUBSTITUTE CAPACITY FOR THE LANSING
DROP IN PROGRAM
RESOLUTION 18-139
RESOLUTION HIRING JOLYN HOWLAND,
AS PART-TIME RECREATION ASSISTANT TO ACT
IN A SUBSTITUTE CAPACITY
FOR THE LANSING DROP IN PROGRAM
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board.
WHEREAS, there is a need for a Part-Time Recreation Assistant to act in a substitute
capacity when the need arises as the Lansing Drop In Program operates with four
employees at all times; and,
WHEREAS, said position, Part-Time Recreation Assistant, for the Lansing Drop In
Program was sought to be filled; and
WHEREAS, an acceptable and qualified individual was located, and is therefore
proposed to be hired to fulfill such job requirement; and
WHEREAS, after review and discussion of such proposal, the Town Board of the Town
of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that Jolyn Howland be and hereby is approved to be employed as a Town
of Lansing Grade 2 Employee, as Part-Time Recreation Assistant, to act in a substitute
capacity for the Lansing Drop In Program, with such employment to commence October
8, 2018 at the rate of $12.22 per hour.
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 Doug Dake - Aye
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
October 17, 2018.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAP, PLAN & REPORT FOR CONSOLIDATED
WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION NO. 6 (LANSING STATION ROAD)
RESOLUTION 18-140
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAP, PLAN & REPORT FOR CONSOLIDATED
WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION NO. 6 (LANSING STATION ROAD)
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
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WHEREAS, residents along Lansing Station Road, from the end of the Algerine Road-
Lansing Station District Extension southerly along the shoreline and the railroad tracks,
have requested a municipal water extension for years, three feasibility studies have been
undertaken over the past decade, and several times petitions were circulated to determine
support, with due regard for the ball-park rule of a 75% informal approval rate of an
estimated expense for residents in such proposed extension, and the most recent update
and petition shows over 90% support based upon currently updated feasibility and cost
studies undertaken by the Town Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee, working with the Town and
Town Engineers and residents, has developed a map of a proposed service area, and the
same has been examined and deemed feasible, with cost to depend upon the approval and
waivers of the railroad for line crossings by underground water lines, and the WS AB
unanimously approved moving forward, with a note to the Town Board that there is a
potential high cost per EDU for this district and, while its approval by residents may be
likely based on very high current levels of support at such number, approval by the State
Comptroller is not assured; and
WHEREAS, the creation of such proposed Consolidated Water District Extension NO. 6
is found to be feasible and deserving of official study and, given the needs and desires of
the residents, such extension is deemed to be in the public interest and in the interest of
the affected property owners proposed to be included in such district, including due to
sub-standard water conditions in the area, inadequate water supplies in the area, the need
to protect Cayuga Lake and eliminate lake source water and lakeside wells, as well as the
issues arising with algae blooms, hypoxic/anoxic waters, and toxins both found and
placed in Cayuga Lake (including, for example, herbicides to try to control invasive
water species), the Town now desires to fully examine the construction and costs of such
a proposed district, and accordingly, based upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town
Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby directs the Town
Engineer to proceed with the preparation of a Map, Plan and Report (“MPR”) pursuant to
Town Law §§ 209-c and 209-d relative to the proposed Consolidated Water District
Extension No. 6 (Lansing Station Road); and it is further
RESOLVED, that a SEQRA FEAF be developed and undertaken to inform the scope and
cost of such proposed district, and that the Town Engineer thereafter prepare such official
Map, Plan and Report (“MPR”) for the proposed district for consideration by the Town
Board and residents, and that the cost of all of the same be and hereby is approved in an
amount not to exceed $5,000, all as subject to permissive referendum as provided by
Town Law Article 7 and § 209-b.
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 Doug Dake - Aye
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
October 17, 2018.
APPROVE AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND SUPERVISOR’S
REPORT
RESOLUTION 18-141
The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of September 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 Doug
Dake and Supervisor Edward LaVigne.
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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 # 010
DATED 10/17/2018
AUDITED VOUCHER #’s 885 - 973
PREPAY VOUCHER #’s 885 - 887
AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #’s 73 – 81
PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #’s 73 – 76
FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 39,066.85
HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 206,857.69
LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 1,505.81
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 7,098.08
TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 47,813.78
WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1-) $ 1,221.81
CHERRY ROAD SEWER DISTRICTS (SS3-) $ 1,056.50
DRAINAGE DISTRICTS (SDD1,2,4,5,6,7,8) $ 725.31
DRAKE RD – CWD#4 (HA) $ 28,392.01
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
GENERAL FUND A
10/17/2018 Board Meeting
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
A599 A3310.110 From Fund Balance to Crossing Guard Personal Services $ 1,500.00
Increased Pay Rate
GENERAL FUND B
10/17/2018 Board Meeting
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
B599 B8020.431 From Fund Balance to Land Use Ordinance - Contractual $ 2,000.00
Set up Budget - 2018 expenses
HIGHWAY FUND DB
10/17/2018 Board Meeting
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
DB599 DB5112.400 From Fund Balance to Improvements Contractual $ 90,000.00
Additional Paving - Town Board Approved
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CAPITAL PROJECT DRAKE RD CWD#4 HA
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FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
HA8340.400 HA8340.450 From Contractual to Fiscal Advisor $ 50.00
Additional needed
HA8340.400 HA9030.800 From Contractual to Social Security $ 3,000.00
Additional needed
HA8340.400 HA9089.800 From Contractual to Medicare $ 1,000.00
Additional needed
HA8340.400 HA9730.700 From Contractual to BAN Interest Exp $ 5,500.00
Additional needed
DRAINAGE DISTRICTS SDD1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
10/17/2018 Board Meeting
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
SDD1-599
SDD1-
8540.400 From Fund Balance to Maintenance Contractual $ 500.00
Set up Budget - 2018 expenses
WATER DISTRICT SW
10/17/2018 Board Meeting
SW599 SW8310.403 From Fund Balance to Water Admin - Fiscal Advisor $ 865.00
Additional amount needed
Councilperson Doug Dake, seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll
call vote:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried and duly adopted on
October 17, 2018.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Andra Benson - Nothing to add to the Library and Lansing Youth Services reports.
Joseph Wetmore - reported the following:
Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC):
Looking at funding cycle for 2020-2024
Might be some money for trails
Discussed how projects get in the cycle
Planning Board:
Met with Michael Long regarding zoning
o Steep slopes overlay
o Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway
Coordinate with Village of Lansing
Draft of allowed uses in each zone
Airport Groundbreaking – attended ceremony
Thanks to Ted Laux for videotaping the meetings.
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Doug Dake - reported the following:
Planning Board:
Definitions and map overlays – making progress
Edward LaVigne - reported the following:
Sewer:
Sewer District #1 - Recalculate by usage
o Monitor system with meters
Measure Warren Road also
Bolton Point Water:
About 3.3% decrease in revenue
o Based on 9 months data, with 5,000 gallons minimum
2019 water rate increase 4%
o $1.00/quarterly billing increase on 5,000 gallons
Town of Lansing needs to calculate their rate increase
Department of Transportation (DOT) on Warren Road:
Parking garage by the airport
Water and sewer concerns
TOWN COUNSEL REPORT
Guy Krogh - reported the following:
Department of Transportation (DOT):
Not subject to a lot of reviews
o Do not need site plan review
Consolidated Water District # 5 (CWDX5)-Peruville Road:
Spoke with NYS Comptroller’s Office
o NYS Comptroller needs more copies
o Initial review completed
o Assessment and cost base questions
o Go to Finance and Tax next
Does not expect decision for at least another month
MOVE MEETING TO WORK SESSION MEETING
Meeting moved to the Work Session at 8:02 p.m.
Immediately took a short break.
WORK SESSION MEETING ITEMS OF DISCUSSION
Consolidated Water District # 4 (CWDX4)-Drake Road):
Calculate how much money was spent
o Over $200,000 left
Woodsedge Sign:
Move to other side of road
BBQ Pavilion:
Name after Robert Baker
o One end – Robert Baker Memorial Pavilion
o Other end – Home of the Chicken BBQ
Fix drainage from field first
$5,000 donated from Baker family for materials
Town not subject to site plan review
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Location – start at corner of fence and go forty-eight (48) feet towards
Woodsedge
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE BBQ PAVILION TO BE BUILT AT THE
LOCATION WHERE IT IS MARKED AND SUBJECT TO SITE PLAN FOR THE
REMAINING SITE FEATURES TO BE COORDINATED
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved TO AUTHORIZE BBQ PAVILION TO BE
BUILT AT THE LOCATION WHERE IT IS MARKED AND SUBJECT TO SITE
PLAN FOR THE REMAINING SITE FEATURES TO BE COORDINATED
Councilperson Andra Benson, seconded the motion.
All in Favor - 4 Opposed - 0
TCAT Bus Shelter:
Location
o Joe will work with Michael Long and Matthew Yarrow from TCAT
Dugouts – Eagle Scout Project:
Donor board
o No cost for the Town of Lansing
ADJOURN MEETING
Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 8:30 p.m.
Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah K. Munson
Town Clerk
