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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-12-19 December 19, 2018 1 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING December 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 6:30 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 Katrina Binkewicz, Councilperson Doug Dake, Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson Edward LaVigne, Supervisor ABSENT: No one absent ALSO PRESENT: Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, Patrick Tyrrell, Recreation Supervisor, Charlie “Cricket” Purcell, Highway Superintendent, Michael Long, Town Planning Consultant, Lynn Day, Zoning/Code/Fire Enforcement Officer, Mike Sigler, Tompkins County Legislator, Dan Veaner, Lansing Star, Andrew Sullivan, The Ithaca Times, Ted Laux, Melanie Malone, Larry Sharpsteen, Tom Butler, Benji Parks, Suzanne Hinderliter, Karl Kohlenberg, Al Fiorille, and a few other attendees. PROCLAMATION HONORING 2018 LANSING HIGH SCHOOL BOYS NYS CHAMPION SOCCER TEAM Supervisor Edward LaVigne, presented the following Proclamation to Benji Parkes, Head Coach of the 2018 Lansing High School Varsity Boys Soccer Team. A PROCLAMATION HONORING Lansing High School 2018 New York State Champion Class “C” Boys Soccer Team WHEREAS, the 2018 Lansing High School Varsity Boys Soccer Team attend school in Lansing, New York; and WHEREAS, the members of the 2018 Lansing Boys Varsity Soccer Team are Langston Hopkins (captain), Sean O’Callaghan, Tomas Vence, Morgan Somchanhmavong, Erik Goehler, Jack Collins, Ethan Zemanick, Eli Bartholomew, Matthew Kirkwood, Jason Littlefair, Julian Tornusciolo, Mason Edwards, Kyle Romeo, Aiden Burt, Ben Infante, Alex Rose, Aidan Hulsebosch, Kyle Reid, Matt Weil, Joe Besemer, Ethan Burt, Sam Panzer, Gill Richardson, Phillip Linnik, Tristan Lyndaker, Sean Wenzel, George Taylor, Gavin Suwara, Andrew Galvin (student manager), Tyler Smith (team ball boy), Kaden Haslinger (team ball boy), Jackson Tarbert (team ball boy); and WHEREAS, the 2018 Lansing Varsity Boys Soccer Team was coached by Benji Parkes (head coach), Brian Streb (assistant coach), Dave Schlesinger (assistant coach), Andrew Troisi (assistant coach); and WHEREAS, the 2018 Lansing Varsity Boys Soccer Team went on to win the IAC Championship, the Section IV Championship, the Regional Championship, the NYS Class “C” Championship; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Edward LaVigne, Supervisor of the Town of Lansing, along with my fellow Town Board members, do hereby honor the 2018 Lansing High School Boys Soccer Team on this day, December 19, 2018 for winning the New York State Class “C” Championship. _______________________________ Date: ___________ Edward LaVigne, Town Supervisor December 19, 2018 2 MOTION TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #6 OF 2018, A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND CHANGE AND CORRECT THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION ON ONE PARTICULAR PARCEL Councilperson Andra Benson, moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #6 OF 2018, A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND CHANGE AND CORRECT THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION ON ONE PARTICULAR PARCEL at 6:37 pm. Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, seconded the motion. All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0 Planning Board Member, Larry Sharpsteen, stated the following regarding the zoning classification for Kohlenberg property: In 1999, this was on the map as B1 (commercial) for both sides of the road. In 2003, the Town Board, without any input from the Planning Board, changed this to L1 (Lake Shore) with no notice to the land owner. Normally, notices are given and both the Planning Board and Town Board have public hearings, so there is some question whether this was done legally or properly. The Planning Board is currently looking at this area and will be thorough. One possibility being considered is changing it to a new mixed use zone of low impact commercial with residential in another part of the building. The Planning Board will present their decision to the Town Board when completed. This should be changed back to B1until the Planning Board makes a decision. Town Counsel, Guy Krogh, stated the following: The Town of Lansing Zoning Law, section 1301.1 states “Referral to Town Planning Board. Each proposed amendment, if initiated by an agency or source other than the Planning Board, shall be referred to said Planning Board for review and recommendation thereon before the public hearing hereinafter provided for.” A Floating Zone is an area that has commercial (or another zone) there, but not sure where exactly the commercial zone will be until it is settled there. Once it is settled then that is the commercial area. If a correction is made, to fix something that was done incorrectly, that is not spot zoning. One resident stated the following: There is a petition stating some people are against this property being B1. B1 does not allow for low impact use. Reverting this back to B1 is not the correct mechanism to correct this. How will the community benefit if this is changed back to B1? Town Planner, Mike Long, stated the Planning Board has spent a lot of time on this and it is appropriate to go back to B1. Planning Board Member, Tom Butler, stated Mr. Kohlenberg can sell his business and keep it going as it is, so why change it back to B1 now? Mr. Kohlenberg, stated there were other businesses in the area and it was always commercial; the residents are new. He noted there is a petition and several e-mails in support of him. Mr. Kohlenberg, stated with the property zoned Lakeshore, it is less valuable. He noted, if the property is sold and it sits idle for a year, a repair shop cannot go there. The Town Board discussed the following: Mr. Kohlenberg has been waiting years for the Comprehensive Plan to be completed, so this could be corrected. Leave it L1 until the Planning Board completes their study of December 19, 2018 3 changing it to a new mixed use zone and they present it to the Town Board. Could the Planning Board be completed by March 2019? Hearings will not be quick. Ask the Planning Board to expedite their study. The Town Board is now aware this was done improperly and the Town Board has an obligation to correct this. Four (4) other properties were “righted a wrong” (Triphammer Road and Town Center land), so this property should also be corrected. 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 #6 OF 2018, A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND CHANGE AND CORRECT THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION ON ONE PARTICULAR PARCEL at 7:31pm. Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, seconded the motion. All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0 RESOLUTION ISSUING NEGATIVE DECLARATION UNDER SEQRA AND ADOPTING LOCAL LAW #6 OF 2018, CHANGING ZONING DESIGNATION FOR ONE PARCEL AND UPDATING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY Town Counsel, Guy Krogh, reviewed the SEQRA Part 2 and referred to the attached map. He stated, the County did not have any informal recommendations regarding the 239 review, which is very unusual. Councilperson, Doug Dake, reported the County 239 review listed it as a negative declaration. Town Supervisor, Ed LaVigne, read the County 239 review. He noted, when something improper is done, it needs to be corrected. Councilperson, Joseph Wetmore, stated this process is wrong. He noted, the scope should be expanded and completed now. Councilperson, Katrina Binkewicz, stated she sees both sides of this. She noted, Mr. Kohlenberg is an upstanding citizen and a responsible business owner. Katrina stated, she does not feel this would move quickly and the “wrong needs to be righted”. Councilperson, Andra Benson, stated she agrees with Katrina. She noted, the church and school are also impacted by that intersection. Andra stated this is fine as is. RESOLUTION 18-152 RESOLUTION ISSUING NEGATIVE DECLARATION UNDER SEQRA AND ADOPTING LOCAL LAW #6 OF 2018, CHANGING ZONING DESIGNATION FOR ONE PARCEL AND UPDATING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the affected landowner has long petitioned for a zoning change for TPN 32.- 1-47.1 from L1 (Lakeshore) back to B1 (Commercial) due to such TPN’s long standing use as an automotive repair facility and to correct error in original L1 zone boundary mapping, as twice so found and declared by the Planning Board, and such landowner duly waited years for the updated Comprehensive Plan to be finalized and duly adopted; and WHEREAS, this parcel was one of five parcels unanimously recommended for correction or change by the Planning Board, including during the Comprehensive Plan development and review period (which lasted many years), and such parcel in question has been a business use for decades and used to be zoned as B1 property given its historical use and December 19, 2018 4 location on a major state highway, at a busy intersection, and in juxtaposition to neighboring institutional and commercial-type uses (3 schools, 2 churches, with business up the street and 2 marinas and other businesses down the road and nearer the lake); and WHEREAS, the Planning Board had carefully reviewed and examined several proposals for minor zoning changes and noted that this change was also consistent with comprehensive planning and the business uses and zones proposed to be extended in relation to each of such areas (here, an overlay or scenic protection district), and thus unanimously recommended proceeding on this (and other ) zoning changes (while recommending waiting on others until more comprehensive mapping and zoning reviews are undertaken), but for an initial lack of support, this particular parcel was not considered in the final review and adoption of Local Law #4 of 2018, which changed the zoning of all other parcels per the Planning Board’s unanimous recommendation; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly held upon December 19, 2018, and all persons duly heard and all evidences received, and this matter was referred to County Planning for a § 239 review and the reply stated that there are no anticipated negative inter - community or county-wide impacts; and WHEREAS, an environmental review was conducted on the record, and after due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby resolved as follows: 1. This declaration is made in accord with Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law and SEQRA regulations promulgated thereunder, and accordingly, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, based upon: (i) its thorough review of the SEAF, and any and all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action and its environmental review; (ii) its thorough review of the potential relevant areas of environmental concern to determine if the proposed action may have any moderate or significant adverse impact on the environment, including, but not limited to, the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR § 617.7(c); and (iii) its completion of the SEAF, including the findings noted therein (if any, and which findings are incorporated herein as if set forth at length), and after consideration of the potential environmental impacts, including those reviewed in accord with 6 NYCRR § 617.7(c), the Town Board finds that the proposed action of approving the proposed local law will neither individually nor cumulatively have any moderate or significant negative environmental consequences or impacts hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance (“Negative Declaration”) in accordance with SEQRA for the above referenced proposed action, and determines that an Environmental Impact Statement is therefore not required. 2. A responsible officer of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is hereby authorized and directed to complete and sign the determination of significance, confirming the foregoing Negative Declaration, which fully completed and signed SEAF and determination of significance shall be incorporated by reference herein. 3. Local Law Number 6 of 2018 be and hereby is approved and adopted in the form as presented to this meeting, and in such form “be it so enacted.” 4. The Town Planner is directed to promptly cause the official zoning map to be updated accordingly. 5. In accord with the Municipal Home Rule Law, and within 20 days after the final adoption of this Local Law, the Town Clerk shall file a certified copy of this Local Law, together with the required certifications, if any, as follows: (i) in the Office of the Town Clerk; and (ii) with the New York State Secretary of State as required by Municipal Home Rule Law §27 (said filing may be made by delivery to the NYS Department of State, Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12231). 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: December 19, 2018 5 Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Nay Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on December 19, 2018. TOWN OF LANSING, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK LOCAL LAW NUMBER 6 OF 2018 A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND CHANGE AND CORRECT THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF ONE PARTICULAR PARCEL (AMENDING LOCAL LAW #1 OF 2015, WHICH ADOPTED AN UPDATED LAND USE LAW AND UPDATED ZONING MAP, TO THE EXTENT OF CHANGING THE ZONING MAP AS SET FORTH IN THIS LOCAL LAW #6 OF 2018) Be it enacted by the Town of Lansing as follows: SECTION 1: This Local Law amends zone parcel boundaries for one small area of the Town of Lansing Zoning Map, and does not create any new zones, zone types, or classifications therefor. SECTION 2: The official Zoning classifications of and for the following properties, and the official Zoning Map of the Town of Lansing, be and hereby are amended as follows: a. Change TPN 32.-1-47.1 from L1 (Lakeshore) back to B1 (Commercial) due to such TPN’s long standing use as an automotive repair facility and to correct error in original L1 zone boundary mapping. SECTION 3: Except as set forth in § 2 of this Local Law, Local Law #1 of 2015 and the Town of Lansing’s official Zoning Map remain unchanged and in force and effect. SECTION 4: If any part or provision of this Local Law or the application thereof to any person or circumstance be adjudged invalid by any court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction, such judgment or determination shall be confined in its operation to the part or provision or application directly involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this Local Law or the application thereof to other persons or circumstances, and the Town of Lansing hereby declares that it would have passed this Local Law, or the remainder hereof, had such invalid application or invalid provision been apparent. SECTION 5: This Local Law shall take effect immediately. LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY REPORT – CHRISTINE EISENHUT No report. December 19, 2018 6 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 December 2018  The November meeting was canceled due to the snow storm.  Currently in the process of completing 2018 Annual reports and reviewing statistics.  Current programs include Game on, Outdoor Adventures, Art & Soul, and Iron Chef.  Youth Employment program is going strong working in the Library, the Recreation Dept., and various departments at the school.  LYS made items for the Lansing Artisan Fair held at the Lansing Public Library. Art projects included tea light snowmen, popsicle stick sleds, natural wood ornaments, and gem ornament cards. They netted $148.00 for their hard work and learned a lot about retail sales.  LYS would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! 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 December 19, 2018 Hello and thank you for having me again. After a public hearing, the Tompkins County Legislature, without dissent, adopted a Local Law that amends the County Charter to remove the requirement that Local Advisory Boards of Assessment Review meet each year. In a follow-up action, Legislators, also by unanimous vote, approved a resolution suspending the Local Boards for a one-year trial period for the 2019 Assessment review. As revised, the Charter amendment indicates that Local Advisory Boards of Assessment Review may conduct local grievance hearings, not that they shall do so. The Legislature, without dissent, reaffirmed three calls for action on the part of New York State, which had been urged by the County Legislature earlier this year. Acting on member-filed resolutions that I advanced, the Legislature approved resolutions reiterating the stand of the Tompkins County Legislature on three pressing issues: Urging State legislation to establish a third County Court Judge in Tompkins County; opposing the proposed garbage incinerator in the Town of Romulus, Seneca County; and calling for State Insurance Law to be amended to allow public libraries, urban renewal agencies, and certain other quasi-governmental organizations to join a municipal cooperative health benefit plan. I argued “We have a whole new Senate now,” and said it’s important to renew the County’s positions before the new Legislature is seated at the beginning of the year. Chair Martha Robertson also observed that, based on advice that she had received from State officials earlier, it seemed beneficial to renew the County’s call for a third County Judge while next fiscal year’s Executive Budget is being developed. The Legislature authorized funding for two projects through the 2018 Tompkins County Stream Corridor Restoration and Flood Hazard Mitigation Program – up to $20,000 for the Ludlowville Stream Restoration Project in the Town of Lansing, and up to $5,000 for the Enfield Creek at Kings Crossing Planting Project in the Town of Enfield. Legislators heard a presentation from County Administrator Jason Molino regarding the capital project, approved as part of adoption of the 2019-2023 Capital Project, to renovate December 19, 2018 7 the County’s Old Jail Office Building. The $2.4 million project, to be undertaken beginning next year, will reconfigure and provide additional conference room space and office space for County departments occupying the building, representing the first upgrade of the building since its opening in 1993. The Legislature approved creation of two new County grant programs to county municipalities, administered by the Department of Planning and Sustainability and funded as part of the 2019 County Budget. The Towns and Villages Parks and Trails Grant Program provides awards of up to $5,000 to support towns and villages for improvements to publicly owned, managed, or supported parks and trails. You might remember this is the resolution I got passed in the last budget. The Municipal Housing Affordability Grant Program offers grants of up to $10,000 for municipal projects that support housing affordability. Following a public hearing, the Legislature authorized bonding, as needed, to support the capital improvement project at Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport. Legislators, without dissent, approved the County’s issuance of up to $7.5 million in Airport Bond Anticipation Notes, funded through Airport passenger facility charges. Thank you again for having me and happy holidays. Town Board Members stated comments concerning this: “Legislators, also by unanimous vote, approved a resolution suspending the Local Boards for a one-year trial period for the 2019 Assessment review. As revised, the Charter amendment indicates that Local Advisory Boards of Assessment Review may conduct local grievance hearings, not that they shall do so.” Councilperson, Andra Benson, stated having the review at the Town of Lansing is more personable and she enjoyed being on the review board. Councilperson, Joseph Wetmore, stated many towns do not have anyone show up. Supervisor, Edward LaVigne, stated this is a community service. Legislator, Mike Sigler, noted he will take the Town’s comments back to the County. PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT – PATRICK TYRRELL Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout. Parks & Recreation 12/19/18 Town Board Meeting RECREATION -We have begun our online software process, we have been inputting information and hope to have online registration and reservations sometime the second week of January -Current youth programming includes ice skating, basketball, hot stove baseball, jump around, gymnastics, skiing, indoor soccer, swimming lessons, and wrestling -Current adult programming includes cardio step classes, strength & stretch classes, yoga, swimming, and volleyball PARKS -Three memorial trees have been planted and plaques placed on them -We have moved all equipment in for winter storage December 19, 2018 8 -We will continue working on Wi-Fi dead spots in the park to provide better service to the whole park -We are looking into better lighting for the park as well as the ball fields to provide better passive security and safety for events Supervisor, Edward LaVigne, stated money was taken out of the fund balance to get started on the online software for registrations. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT – CHARLIE “CRICKET” PURCELL Cricket reported the following: Winter  A lot of snow so far o Budget mods will be coming later o Patrick Tyrrell helped with plowing Dredging  Permit has been extended  Hopeful to dredge Salmon Creek this winter Needs Assessment – working on this CHIPS - $283,000 came in this week Thanks  Town Board for their support  Justice Banfield, he will be missed  Looking forward to meeting Maura Kennedy-Smith 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 Property transferred – closing has occurred and building permits issued. o Ground breaking held 12/17/18 with NYS Dept. of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), etc.  Sewer Projects – 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 “Big 6 – Sewer Committee Quarterly meeting” – held Nov. 5, 2018. o Warren Road Sewer District agreement proposed to be amended to include additional housing units and the Sewer District #1. Draft Language Mtg. in January with Village of Cayuga Heights and Village of Lansing.  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. o Inventory verification analysis phase begun by Cornell Cooperative Extension (no charge). o Meeting with New York Power Authority – Tompkins Co towns, villages and city – joint project. Will complete a no cost evaluation and presentation to town board.  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. December 19, 2018 9 o On-site meeting held 11/7/18 at 10:00 AM with Cornell Engineering professor and students, Larry Fabbroni, and TCAT officials. Warren Road location being investigated. Site base map being drafted. New location identified on east side of Warren. o Discuss potential TCAT Bus Shelter location at Town Hall. 8/1/18 – base map revised being drafted. – NYSEG request forwarded for location under power line easement.  Lansing Trails Committee – Katrina outline / timeline...  General Code – Municipal Ordinance / Local Laws Codification project. o Draft document being prepared, meeting held 11/5/2018.  NYS CFA Grant application: 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 Dec. 18, 2018 – not funded. Possible reasons – $5.1m to Milton Meadows, Airport expansion, NYS DOT facility in Lansing, So. Tier allocated $22m less than Central NY. Can meet with project staff to review.  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 – invited to PB mtg.  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. o Revised site plan 8/23/2018 and follow-up meetings Sept 17, 2018 and Nov. 26, 2018. SEQRA adopted 12/17/ 2018. Site Plan proposed 1/14/2019. o Land Use Ordinance –Planning Board to discuss Proposed Draft Zoning Map – workshop – December 17, 2018 at 6:30pm Town Board Room. o Sub-Committee is working on the definitions and table of Land Uses – meeting January 14, 2019 at 5:00 PM 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. SWPPP phase 1 approved waiting for Stormwater analysis of entire project. o NEXAMP Solar Farm – 339 Jerry Smith Road – Sketch Plan review Meeting 9/24/2018. Awaiting for stormwater plan review and 239 Review. Agriculture reclamation plan drafted. o 59 Emmons Road – B&B and Event Facility in historic Barn  Sketch Plan review Jan 14, 2019  Public Hearing / SEQRA / Site Plan Review – Jan 28, 2019. ENGINEER’S REPORT – DAVE HERRICK The following report was available as a handout. 1. Water System Planning and Maintenance a. Town CWD, Extension 3: Buck Road, Conlon Road and Wilson Road Area:  Further planning and engineering steps are pending district formation approval from the NYS Comptroller. December 19, 2018 10 b. Town CWD, Extension 4: Drake Road  Record drawings are being finalized for submission to Bolton Point and Town Highway Department  Last step is to close-out the contract with R.B. Robinson for the service line directional drilling. c. Town CWD, Extension 5: Peruville Road  Approval of the NYS Comptroller is expected soon.  A permanent water main easement agreement will be drafted by the Town Attorney to obtain a 20-foot wide pipe corridor from each landowner along the south highway line of Peruville Road.  Topographic survey and design services can proceed after easements are obtained. d. Town CWD, Extension 6: Lansing Station Road and Bill George Road  A new cost estimate for the addition of properties along Bill George Road will be presented to WSAB in early January.  A letter and application were submitted to Norfolk Southern requesting a waiver of the customary (and expensive) NS construction standards. A formal review has now been initated. e. CWD Outside User Consolidation  A draft Engineer’s MPR has been prepared and reviewed with the Water and Sewer Advisory Board.  Final draft will be presented to the Town Board subsequent to obtaining an opinion from the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets relative to any lateral restrictions. 2. Sanitary Sewer System Planning and Maintenance a. Warren Road Sewer District  Representatives for the new NYSDOT maintenance facility are seeking to expand the boundary of the WRSD to include the lands being acquired by the State from Tompkins County. Only a short depth of the existing parcel along Warren Road is presently in the WRSD.  The Town should consider if additional adjacent properties will be included in the boundary expansion. 3. Code Enforcement and Planning a. Development Projects:  Two SWPPP reviews completed for Lansing Rod & Gun Club in November.  Multiple reviews of a Basic and Full SWPPP, together with field inspections and consultant meetings were completed for Dutch Harvest Farm in October and November. AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE REPORT – CONNIE WILCOX No report. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR No one addressed the Town Board. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING AL FIORILLE AS A TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD MEMBER FOR A SEVEN (7) YEAR TERM AND APPOINTING DEAN SHEA AS A TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD MEMBER FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM AND THOMAS BUTLER AS A FIRST ALTERNATE PLANNING BOARD MEMBER FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM AND DALE BAKER AS A SECOND ALTERNATE PLANNING BOARD MEMBER FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM RESOLUTION 18-153 RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING AL FIORILLE AS A TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD MEMBER FOR A SEVEN (7) YEAR TERM AND APPOINTING DEAN SHEA AS A TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD MEMBER FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM AND THOMAS BUTLER AS A FIRST December 19, 2018 11 ALTERNATE PLANNING BOARD MEMBER FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM AND DALE BAKER AS A SECOND ALTERNATE PLANNING BOARD MEMBER FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, there are two vacancies for members on the Planning Board; and WHEREAS, after advertising said Planning Board Member vacancies and reviewing applications, the Town of Lansing Planning Board has recommended that Al Fiorille be reappointed as a Member to the Town of Lansing Planning Board; and WHEREAS, Al Fiorille is qualified to be and remain on the Town of Lansing Planning Board by virtue of having mandatory NYS training and by already serving on the Town of Lansing Planning Board for seven (7) years; and WHEREAS, after advertising said Planning Board Member vacancies and reviewing applications, the Town of Lansing Planning Board has recommended that Dean Shea be appointed as a Member to the Town of Lansing Planning Board, to fulfill the vacancy left by Thomas Ellis’ resignation; and WHEREAS, Dean Shea is qualified to be and remain on the Town of Lansing Planning Board by virtue of having mandatory NYS training and by already serving on the Town of Lansing Planning Board for two (2) years; and WHEREAS, there are two vacancies for Alternate Members on the Planning Board; and WHEREAS, after advertising said Planning Board Alternate Member vacancies, the Town of Lansing Planning Board has recommended that Thomas Butler be appointed as first Alternate Member to the Town of Lansing Planning Board for one (1) year; and WHEREAS, Thomas Butler is qualified to be and remain on the Town of Lansing Planning Board by virtue of having mandatory NYS training and by already serving on the Town of Lansing Planning Board for one (1) year; and WHEREAS, after advertising said Planning Board Alternate Member vacancies, the Town of Lansing Planning Board has recommended that Dale Baker be appointed as second Alternate Member to the Town of Lansing Planning Board for one (1) year; and WHEREAS, the appointment requires Dale Baker to complete the mandatory NYS training requirements; and WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Town Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED as follows: 1. Al Fiorille is hereby reappointed as Member to the Town of Lansing Planning Board effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2025, to serve at the pleasure of this Board, 2. Dean Shea is hereby appointed as Member to the Town of Lansing Planning Board effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, to fulfill the vacancy left by Thomas Ellis’ resignation, to serve at the pleasure of this Board, 3. Thomas Butler is hereby appointed as first Alternate Member to the Town of Lansing Planning Board effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, to serve at the pleasure of this Board, 4. Dale Baker is hereby appointed as second Alternate Member to the Town of Lansing Planning Board effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, to serve at the pleasure of this Board, 5. The Town Clerk shall administer the oath of office for such new positons. December 19, 2018 12 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 December 19, 2018. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JUDY DRAKE AS A TOWN OF LANSING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBER FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR TERM AND APPOINTING MELANIE MALONE AS A TOWN OF LANSING ALTERNATE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBER FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM RESOLUTION 18-154 RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JUDY DRAKE AS A TOWN OF LANSING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBER FOR A FIVE (5) YEAR TERM AND APPOINTING MELANIE MALONE AS A TOWN OF LANSING ALTERNATE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBER FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, there is a vacancy for a member on the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA); and WHEREAS, after advertising said ZBA Member vacancy and reviewing applications, the Town of Lansing ZBA has recommended that current ZBA Member Judy Drake be reappointed as a Member to the Town of Lansing ZBA; and WHEREAS, Judy Drake is qualified to be and remain on the Town of Lansing ZBA by virtue of having mandatory NYS training and by already serving on the Town of Lansing ZBA as a member for 6.5 years; and WHEREAS, there is a vacancy for an Alternate Member on the ZBA; and WHEREAS, after advertising said ZBA Alternate Member vacancy, the Town of Lansing ZBA has recommended that Melanie Malone be appointed as an Alternate Member to the Town of Lansing ZBA, to fulfill Peter Larson III position as Alternate Member; and WHEREAS, the appointment requires Melanie Malone to complete the mandatory NYS training requirements; and WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Town Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED as follows: 1. Judy Drake is hereby reappointed as Member to the Town of Lansing ZBA effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2023, to serve at the pleasure of this Board, 2. Melanie Malone is hereby appointed as Alternate Member to the Town of Lansing ZBA effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, to serve at the pleasure of this Board, 3. The Town Clerk shall administer the oath of office for such new positons. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: December 19, 2018 13 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 December 19, 2018. RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING COREY SILL FROM PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT LABORER TO HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (MEO) RESOLUTION 18-155 RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING COREY SILL FROM PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT LABORER TO HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (MEO) The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, there is a need for a MEO 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, Corey Sill has been identified as a qualified candidate; and WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has recommended that Corey Sill be hired as a MEO 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 Corey Sill be and hereby is approved to be employed as a MEO, Grade C, Step 1, in the Town of Lansing Highway Department, effective November 19, 2018, at a rate of $18.88 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 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 Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, 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 December 19, 2018. RESOLUTION HIRING PART-TIME MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (MEO) AT THE TOWN OF LANSING HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION 18-156 RESOLUTION HIRING PART-TIME MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (MEO) AT THE TOWN OF LANSING HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT December 19, 2018 14 The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Highway Superintendent has a need for a Part-Time MEO, on an as needed basis, at the Town of Lansing Highway Department; and WHEREAS, said position has been classified and deemed as a Civil Service Non- Competitive position by the Tompkins County Department of Personnel; and WHEREAS, Thomas Jacobs has been identified as a qualified candidate; and WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent, Charlie Purcell recommends that Thomas Jacobs be hired as a Part-Time MEO, on an as needed basis, 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 Thomas Jacobs be and hereby is approved to be employed as a Part- Time MEO, on an as needed basis, in the Town of Lansing Highway Department, effective December 31, 2018, at a rate of $21.00 per hour. 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 Joseph Wetmore, 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 December 19, 2018. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE BY LEASE-FINANCE OF NEW HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT FRONT-END LOADER RESOLUTION 18-157 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE BY LEASE-FINANCE OF NEW HIGHWAY EQUIPMENT FRONT-END LOADER The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, in accord with budgeted appropriations for the highway Department and compliance with the Town’s Procurement Policy and General Municipal Law § 103, the Town and the Town Highway Superintendent have examined the acquisition of a new Case Model 821G front end loader using a 5-year equipment lease-finance agreement; and the Town Highway Superintendent has determined and recommended that the lease- finance acquisition be made at a net purchase price of $172,714.76, being comprised of a purchase price of $227,714.76 less the trade-in value of the Town’s old loader of $55,000; and WHEREAS, such price is from an approved NJCP NYS OGC Piggyback contract, specifically #PC67265 and NJCP No. 4062522792a-1, and pricing based upon NYS bid lists complies with GML § 103 and Town Procurement Policies, as do Piggybacking Agreements, whether approved by the Town (as for NJCP procurement contracts) or as approved by NYS OGS, and the Town Highway Superintendent has examined and December 19, 2018 15 analyzed the overall cost of a new front end loader versus the cost of brake replacements, and other needed repairs and maintenance for the existing, aged loader, and has recommended to the Town Board that the desired front end loader be acquired per the above bid specifications, financed by a 5-year lease financing agreement structured per the above with the Lease Service Center, Inc., better known as National Cooperative Leasing, at a rate of just under 3.71% and with annual lease payments each year of $38,921.83, all pursuant to certain agreements described more fully below as submitted to the Town Board and hereby approved; and WHEREAS, as a finance lease the requirements of General Municipal Law (“GML”) § 109-b and related rules of the ODC were triggered and such matters also duly examined by Town officers and employees, and these agreements and this lease/financing recommendation duly so recommended for such Town Board approval; and WHEREAS, an examination of lease-financing costs, an amortization of goods schedule, and other matters requiring examination pursuant to said GML § 109-b and the NYS Comptroller’s regulations thereunder, has been reported as duly undertaken and completed, and an evaluation of financing alternatives has been prepared by Town officers and employees demonstrating financing alternatives and the criteria used to evaluate these alternatives, all in accord with 2 NYCRR § 39.2, including an examination of the actual purchase price of the products purchased, with principal and interest amounts stated and deemed duly incorporated in this resolution and such agreements, all along and together with the requirements of Local Finance Law § 11.00; and WHEREAS, it is found that the PPU for this equipment is well beyond the 5-year term of the lease, and that no referendum is required under the Local Finance Law or the GML (or regulations) as a result of this financing and agreements; and WHEREAS, the lease-finance rate and costs were compared to current bond and BAN lending rates, and while the interest rate on the lease is lower than bond rates, and slightly higher than canvassed BAN rates, when the overall cost of factoring in bond resolutions and related expenses is considered, the overall finance and transactional costs for this lease become the most cost effective option by several thousand dollars over the 5-year life of this transaction, including because the differential in BAN rates is approximately 1% and because at least one bond and 4 BAN transactions would be required, tax exempt verification costs and filings would add to this expense line, and the interest rates are not steady and are predicted to rise with current Federal Reserve Bank plans to increase interest rates, such that, in all, these savings more than offset such interest costs, if actually even higher, and particularly for a short-term lease as here proposed; and WHEREAS, given the public interest to be served by such equipment, the reduced time of acquisition and fulfillment, and the overall lower cost of an operating lease (or an installment payment agreement per GML § 109-b), the Town has and hereby again expressly finds and declares that it is in the public and best interests of the Town to execute the lease financing agreement with National Cooperative Leasing in the form as presented to this meeting, subject to the below-stated executory clause being made applicable to such transaction, and including because this form of financing was also an approved piggyback transaction issued through NJCP; and WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation upon the foregoing, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing resolves as follows: 1. The Town Board hereby finds and declares that: (i) all state and local procurement requirements were duly met; (ii) the execution of these agreements will not result in the Town exceeding the limits of its borrowing capacity nor the limits set forth in GML 109-b(6) and 2 NYCRR 19.5(c), as applicable; and (iii) that the execution and performance of the Monroe Tractor (“Seller”) and National Cooperative Leasing (“Lease- Lender”) agreements is in the public interest. 2. The Purchase Agreement with Seller and the lease finance transaction with the Lease-Lender be and each is duly approved, subject to the inclusion of the following clause in each and both agreements as required by law: December 19, 2018 16 “This contract shall be deemed executory only to the extent of monies appropriated and available for the purpose of the contract, and no liability on account thereof shall be incurred by the political subdivision beyond the amount of such monies. The installment purchase contract is not a general obligation of the Town of Lansing. Neither the full faith and credit nor the taxing power of the Town of Lansing is pledged to the payment of any amount due or to become due under such installment purchase contract. It is understood that neither this contract nor any representation by any public employee or officer creates any legal or moral obligation to appropriate or make monies available for the purpose of the contract." 3. The aforesaid Agreements may hereafter be duly executed by the Town Supervisor by, for, in the name of, and on behalf of the Town of Lansing. 4. No payment under the Agreements may be hereafter made, financed by, or drawn from any proceeds of obligations issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law, other than the proceeds of revenue anticipation notes, tax anticipation notes, or budget notes. 5. This is a tax-exempt transaction and no charges for sales or use taxes shall be permitted or charged against the Town of Lansing. 6. This resolution is not subject to referendum per applicable rules of the GML and the Local Finance Law, as applied; and this action is a Type II Action under SEQRA such that no environmental review is here required. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Doug Dake, duly seconded by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, 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 December 19, 2018. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING BID DOCUMENTS FOR TOWN HALL AND COMMUNITY BUILDING CUSTODIAL SERVICES RESOLUTION 18-158 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING BID DOCUMENTS FOR TOWN HALL AND COMMUNITY BUILDING CUSTODIAL SERVICES The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town has examined building and custodial service needs and put the services out to bid for the end of FY 2018, including as a test to measure costs, quality, and the ability to manage this process and achieve savings over hiring staff to do such work, but now wants to bid for annual services, thus triggering competitive bidding and publication requirements under GML § 103 as such Labor Law Article 9 Prevailing Wage services will exceed procurement limits of $20,000 as set forth in the GML and in the Town’s Procurement Policy; and WHEREAS, detailed bid documents and specifications have been developed, including a contract to be executed by the selected bidder(s), and the Town Board has fully reviewed the same; and WHEREAS, this is a Type II Action under SEQRA, such that no environmental review is necessary or required, and accordingly, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED and DETERMINED as follows: December 19, 2018 17 1. The bid documents be and hereby are approved, and the Town Clerk is directed to advertise the bids and to send bid documents to any person requesting the same. 2. The form of the bid contracts be and hereby is approved and the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to execute each of the same by, for, on behalf of, and in the name of the Town of Lansing once such successful bidder is duly selected and the final form of the contract is approved by Town Counsel. 3. If and as necessary, the Town Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to extend the existing cleaning contract through January 31, 2019, or for so long as is needed, to emplace the new provider or execute the new contract and ensure all required insurances and fidelity bonds are in place. 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 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 December 19, 2018. APPROVE AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND SUPERVISOR’S REPORT RESOLUTION 18-159 The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of November 2018, to all Board Members and to the Town Clerk. The Supervisor’s Report was reviewed by Councilperson Doug Dake and Councilperson Joseph Wetmore. 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 # 012 DATED 12/19/2018 AUDITED VOUCHER #’s 1049 - 1165 PREPAY VOUCHER #’s 1049 - 1056 AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #’s 89 – 96 PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #’s 89 – 92 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 92,017.56 HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 61,161.59 LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 1,531.07 LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 11,245.16 December 19, 2018 18 TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 50,580.45 WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1-) $ 235.65 CHERRY ROAD SEWER DISTRICTS (SS3-) $ 0.00 DRAINAGE DISTRICTS (SDD1,2,4,5,6,7,8) $ 0.00 DRAKE RD – CWD#4 (HA) $ 2,339.77 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS GENERAL FUND A 12/19/2018 Board Meeting FROM TO FOR AMOUNT A599 A1610.200 From Fund Balance to Technology - Equipment $ 5,300.00 Originally budgeted in A1610.400 A599 A1620.400 From Fund Balalnce to Town Hall- Contractual $ 4,000.00 Additional Monies needed A599 A1630.405 From Fund Balance to Community Center Repairs $ 225.00 Additional Monies needed A599 A5132.405 From Fund Balance to Hwy Garage Repair $ 200.00 Additional Monies needed A599 A5182.403 From Fund Balanct to Street Lighting Contractual $ 450.00 Additional Monies needed A599 A7020.120 From Fund Balance to Parks & Rec Supervisor $ 9,550.00 Additional Monies needed A599 A7110.400 From Fund Balance to Parks Contractual $ 5,000.00 Additional Monies needed A599 A7110.404 From Fund Balance to Parks Telephone $ 225.00 Additional Monies needed GENERAL FUND B 12/19/2018 Board Meeting FROM TO FOR AMOUNT B599 B3620.110 From Fund Balance to Zoning,Code Clerk $ 3,500.00 Additional needed B599 B8010.410 From Fund Balalnce to ZBA Salary $ 2,100.00 Additional needed HIGHWAY FUND DA 12/19/2018 Board Meeting FROM TO FOR AMOUNT DA599 DA5142.100 From Fund Balance to Snow Removal - Personnel $ 9,200.00 Additional needed DA599 DA5148.400 From Fund Balance to Snow Removal Other-Contractual $ 26.00 Additional needed December 19, 2018 19 WATER DISTRICT SW 12/19/2018 Board Meeting FROM TO FOR AMOUNT SW599 SW8310.403 From Fund Balance to Water Admin - Fiscal Advisor $ 5,600.00 Additional amount needed 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 Doug Dake – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried and duly adopted on December 19, 2018. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Andra Benson- reported the following: Library:  Is doing great  2019 Budget will be worked on in January  Thanks to Susie Gutenberger for ten (10) years of service Joseph Wetmore - reported the following: Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG):  Chamber presentation on natural leaders initiative  Street light conversion report Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization:  Almost ready to implement grant  Jennifer contacting municipalities to complete surveys Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC):  New officers  Grants for Transportation Improvement Program (TIPS)  Bike Walk Tompkins o 25% of adult population ride bikes o Lime Bikes  Are in Lansing  Started April 23, 2018  90,000 rentals to date  400 bikes  Doug noted, Ithaca has the highest rate of usage in the nation Conservation Advisory Council:  Looking for volunteers  Possible resolution in January  Joe will send info to Patrick (copy Ed) to be put on Town of Lansing website o Joe will be the contact person Nuclear Disarmament Resolution:  Working on this Peter Wheeler:  Working on recognition December 19, 2018 20 Thanks:  Tom Ellis for years of service on Planning Board  Justice Banfield for years of service to the Town Doug Dake - reported the following: Planning Board:  Information in Mike Longs report  Finger Lakes Marina  Lake Shore Zoning - Kohlenberg Stanley Burke:  Recognition plaque at Ludlowville Park Katrina Binkewicz - reported the following: Gus Isaac:  Working on resolution acknowledging him Zoning Board of Appeals:  Use Variance for Ron Ronsville o Thought about it thoroughly o Followed the law  Lansing Rod and Gun Club issues o Several residents spoke Edward LaVigne - reported the following: NYS Department of Transportation – Speed Limits:  Oakwood Drive – approved for speed limit to be 30 mph  Wilson Road – denied lower speed limit Milton Meadows:  Call 585-424-1400 ext. 327 to get on list for rental  Applications will be considered in March 2019 o Will be decided by lottery  Single, double and triple bedroom apartments Sewer:  Village of Lansing, Village of Cayuga Heights, and Town of Lansing o Working on contract o Discuss with Department of Transportation (DOT) Airport Advisory Committee:  First direct flight between Ithaca and Charlotte on Saturday December 22, 2018 Investment Policy:  Looking into options to get a better interest rate TOWN COUNSEL REPORT Guy Krogh - reported the following: Name New Road at Milton Meadows:  Town Board needs to name the road o Check with Louise Bement for suggestions o Maybe include the minority community o Maybe name after a female December 19, 2018 21 MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION Supervisor Edward LaVigne, moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MATTER OF PROPOSED, PENDING OR CURRENT LITIGATION AT 8:56 PM. Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, seconded the motion. All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0 MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilperson Doug Dake, moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:39 PM. Supervisor Edward LaVigne seconded the motion. All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0 ADJOURN MEETING Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 9:39 p.m. Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk. Respectfully submitted, Deborah K. Munson Town Clerk