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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-01-16 January 16, 2019 1 2019 ORGANIZATIONAL/ REGULAR MEETING January 16, 2019 An Organizational/Regular Meeting of the Town Board of Lansing was held at the Town Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY on the above date at 6:34 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 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: None ALSO PRESENT: Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, Mike Moseley, Deputy Highway Superintendent, Patrick Tyrrell, Parks and Recreation Supervisor, Mike Sigler, Tompkins County Legislator, Michael Long, Town Planning Consultant, Dan Veaner, Lansing Star, Andrew Sullivan, The Ithaca Times/Lansing Ledger, Jeff Norman, Brian Bouchard, CHA Consulting Inc., John Burger, Suzanne Hinderliter, Sean Scanlon, Joe Williams, Tom Butler, Judy Drake, Ted Laux, Chris Hesse, Steven Smith, and a few other attendees. NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISCUSSION Brian Bouchard, Project Engineer, CHA Consulting, Inc. reported the following:  Working on behalf of NYS DOT  Proposed relocation of Tompkins County Sub-Residency  Will use about fifteen (15) acres of the fifty-three (53) acres, on the North end of the property  One (1) driveway off Warren Road  Forty (40) employees  Buildings o 30,000 square foot Service and Storage of trucks and office o 5,000 square foot Cold Storage o 8,200 square foot Salt Barn o 2,500 square foot Covered Lean-To  They would like the Town to consider expanding the sewer district, so their facility can be included  Residents on Hillcrest Road would also like to be in the sewer district-NYS DOT is fine with this (including in MPR now)  Truck washing station will use about the same amount of water as a residential power wash – pertaining to sewer capacity Supervisor, Edward LaVigne, reported the Village of Lansing and Village of Cayuga Heights also need to agree on the sewer. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Lansing Rod and Gun – Two people stated their concerns:  One Hundred (100) people have an issue with the Town’s decision o Decision was not made by the Town Board o Would like the Town Board to vote on this issue  Small group of people put money together for a lawyer  Town Board and Zoning Board of Appeals should have Town Counsel, Guy Krogh, recuse himself from the ZBA Department of Transportation – Warren Road – One resident stated the following:  There are four (4) home owners on Hillcrest Road which are impacted January 16, 2019 2 o One home is eligible to be on the historic registry  Homeowners have not received representation from the County or fair treatment from the FAA  Building is 10,000 square feet, not 30,000 as stated by Brian Bouchard above  Twelve (12) trucks working full time will increase the sound by two (2) decibels – under the threshold of hearing  County will get forty-three (43) million dollars of property back, on the County Tax Rolls, by freeing up the current DOT land in Ithaca  This will devalue their property, ruin the neighborhood and environment  Does not want this built on Warren Road on top of their homes  Does not want sewer to their homes  Need help and representation from the Town  There are thousands of acres of open land in Tompkins County which are not near homes 2019 TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS: The following Resolutions were duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: RESOLUTION 19-01 RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized and directed to have all Town financial records and Justice Court records and dockets audited in accord with law; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor make a report thereof to the Town Board, file his findings and reports with the Town Clerk, and file an official certified report in accord with law, all as referenced or required by or under General Municipal Law § 30 and Town Law §§ 29 and 123; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and permitted, in lieu of preparing his financial report under Town Law Section 29(10), to submit to the Town Clerk, by March 1, 2019 a copy of the report to the State Comptroller required by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law. RESOLUTION 19-02 RESOLVED, that the Municipal Crime Policy be obtained and underwritten by NYMIR and be approved as to the following amounts for the following public officers: (i) $55,000.00 for Court Clerks; (ii) $55,000.00 for the Town Bookkeeper and assistants, and part time tax collector, if any; and (iii) $1,190,000.00 for the Lansing Receiver of Taxes and Deputy Receiver of Taxes. RESOLUTION 19-03 RESOLVED, that the Supervisor appoints the Fire Chief and Company Captains of the Town as Superintendent of Fires, and Alternate Superintendent of Fires. RESOLUTION 19-04 RESOLVED, that Harris Beach, PLLC be approved as Bond Counsel for the Town, and that they be consulted on an as needed basis. RESOLUTION 19-05 RESOLVED, that the Tompkins Trust Company, HSBC, M&T Bank, and JPMorgan Chase Bank be designated as the depositories for the Town of Lansing. RESOLUTION 19-06 RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, and Councilperson Doug Dake, are authorized to sign checks drawn on all accounts except the Justice Accounts, Town Clerk’s, and the Lansing Receiver of Taxes. The Town Clerk and Supervisor, be authorized to sign checks on the Town Clerk’s checking account and the Lansing Receiver of Taxes checking account. January 16, 2019 3 The Town Justices, be authorized to sign checks on the Town Justice accounts at the Tompkins Trust Company; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Co-Budget Officer/Bookkeeper, and Information Aide be authorized to make transfers on all Town accounts and wire transfers that are necessary throughout the year except the Lansing Receiver of Taxes checking account, the Town Clerk’s checking account and the Town Justice accounts at the Tompkins Trust Company; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Co-Budget Officer/Bookkeeper, and Information Aide, are hereby authorized to use the services provided by the Tompkins Trust Company entitled “Anytime Access and Internet Banking” on all Town accounts except the Town Clerk’s checking account, Lansing Receiver of Taxes checking account and Town Justice accounts; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk are authorized to make inquiries on the Lansing Water and Sewer District accounts and the Court Clerks are authorized to make inquiries on the Town Justice accounts. RESOLUTION 19-07 RESOLVED, that the Robert’s Rules of Order (for deliberative assemblies, 11th Edition) are followed, however: (i) requested, voting be in alphabetical order (by last name) with the Supervisor voting last; and (ii) the technical formalities of the parliamentary process may be dispensed of unless formal request is made for formal procedure by a majority of the Town Board. RESOLUTION 19-08 RESOLVED, that the Lansing Town Board will hold the Regular Town Board Meetings on the third Wednesday of each month (February meeting will be the second Wednesday due to training conflict) at 6:30 PM. Meetings will be held at the Town Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York. Two additional meetings will be held on Wednesday September 4th and November 6th, 6:30 PM. Additional Special Meetings will be held as needed. RESOLUTION 19-09 RESOLVED, that the Town Officers, Authorized Personnel, and Highway Superintendent are hereby allowed the allowable rate by the IRS for the use of their private personal automobiles in the performance of their official duties. RESOLUTION 19-10 RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to purchase equipment, tools and implements not to exceed the amount of $2,500.00 without prior notice or approval. RESOLUTION 19-11 RESOLVED, that the vouchers for claims for the General Fund, Highway Fund, Capital Projects, Drainage Districts, Lighting Districts, Sewer Districts, Water Districts, and Trust and Agency be presented and audited in accordance with the Town Law Article 8, and any related provisions, rules or regulations of the State Comptroller, said presentation and audit to take place by the Town Board at each Regular Town Board meeting. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accord with the certification and other requirements of Town Law §118, the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to make payment upon utility bills and postage prior to the audit of vouchers conducted pursuant to Town Law §118 (2). January 16, 2019 4 RESOLUTION 19-12 RESOLVED, that Supervisor, Edward LaVigne be named Budget Officer and that Bookkeeper, Charmagne Rumgay be named Co-Budget Officer for the year 2019 to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. RESOLUTION 19-13 RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for Town Officers as compiled in the General Town Budget for 2019 be as follows: Supervisor Edward LaVigne $30,306.00 Councilperson Doug Dake $ 9,741.00 Councilperson Andra Benson $ 9,741.00 Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz $ 9,741.00 Councilperson Joseph Wetmore $ 9,741.00 Highway Superintendent Charlie Purcell $76,579.00 Town Justice John Howell $19,116.00 Town Justice Maura Kennedy-Smith $19,116.00 Town Clerk Deborah K. Munson $45,548.00 and it is further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to pay the above salaries. RESOLUTION 19-14 RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby establishes the following standard hours per month, as required for determination of retirement benefits for Town Officials: 7.3 hours/day 36.5 hours/week Court Clerk, Senior Court Clerk, Bookkeeper, Deputy Town Clerk, and Information Aide 8 hours/day 40 hours/week Town Clerk, Recreation Supervisor, Zoning, Code, Fire Enforcement Officer, Highway Superintendent, Motor Equipment Operator, Mechanic, and Laborer Town Justice *based on a 6 hr/day 33 hrs/month Councilperson *based on a 6 hr/day 41.04 hrs/month Supervisor *based on a 6/hr day 80 hrs/month * Part-Time & Seasonal Employees are based on a 6 hour work day as established by the Town Board Resolution dated August 1, 1990. RESOLUTION 19-15 RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, with Town Board input, may direct the investment of general funds, special district funds, and highway money not obligated or required for immediate expenditure or distribution, in United States Treasury Bills, savings accounts, time deposit or time certificates of deposit through the Town’s official depository banks, with said deposits or investments to be payable or redeemable at the option of the Supervisor within such times as the proceeds may be needed to meet expenditures for which the moneys were provided, all pursuant to the provisions of the Investment Policy of the Town. RESOLUTION 19-16 RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk are authorized to issue Accessible Parking Permits. January 16, 2019 5 RESOLUTION 19-17 RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Journal be designated reluctantly, as the official newspaper for the Town of Lansing. RESOLUTION 19-18 RESOLVED, that the following appointments made by the Supervisor be accepted: 2019 TOWN LIAISON OFFICERS Connie Wilcox --- Liaison Officer to the Lansing Fire Department Connie Wilcox --- Liaison Officer to the Town of Lansing Housing Authority Doug Dake --- Liaison Officer to the Planning Board Joseph Wetmore --- Alternate Liaison Officer to the Planning Board Katrina Binkewicz --- Liaison Officer to the Zoning Board of Appeals Ed LaVigne & Tom Jones --- Liaison Officers to Bolton Point Katrina Binkewicz --- Liaison Officer to the Cayuga Lake Watershed Management Plan Intermunicipal Organization Joseph Wetmore --- Alternate Liaison Officer to the Cayuga Lake Watershed Management Plan Intermunicipal Organization Andra Benson --- Liaison Officer to the Cayuga Medical Center Joseph Wetmore --- Liaison Officer to TCCOG Ed LaVigne --- Alternate Liaison Officer to TCCOG Andra Benson --- Liaison Officer to Youth Services Patrick Tyrrell --- Liaison Representative on the Tompkins County Youth Board Andra Benson --- Liaison Officer to Lansing Library Doug Dake --- Liaison Officer to the Water and Sewer Advisory Board Ed LaVigne --- Alternate Liaison Officer to the Water and Sewer Advisory Board Joseph Wetmore --- Liaison Officer to Ithaca – Tompkins County Transportation Council RESOLUTION 19-19 RESOLVED, that Bookkeeper/Co-Budget Officer, Charmagne Rumgay be appointed voting member for the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium’s Board of Directors, and Supervisor, Edward LaVigne be appointed as alternate, while Bookkeeper/Co-Budget Officer, Charmagne Rumgay shall serve as delegate to the Joint Committee on Plan Structure and Design for the year 2019. RESOLUTION 19-20 RESOLVED, that the Town Board appoints, Charlie “Cricket” Purcell, Patrick Tyrrell, Charmagne Rumgay, Deborah Munson, Melody Lombardo, Katrina Binkewicz, and Ed LaVigne to the Workplace Violence Threat Assessment Team and direct them to complete the annually required workplace audit by October 1, 2019. RESOLUTION 19-21 RESOLVED, that the Attorney for the Town is Guy K. Krogh, and that he, and his firm, Thaler & Thaler, P.C. be consulted on an as needed basis and that the Town Supervisor be authorized to execute the 2019 counsel engagement letter. RESOLUTION 19-22 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby appoint Insero & Co. as the Town Accountant(s) for the year 2019, upon further review, with the Town to obtain services on an as needed and upon request basis. RESOLUTION 19-23 RESOLVED, that the Town Planner for the Town of Lansing be Michael Long (Finger Lakes Planning and Development), pursuant to the terms of the contract. January 16, 2019 6 RESOLUTION 19-24 RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer for the Town of Lansing be David A. Herrick, P.E., of T.G. Miller, PC, and he and his firm be consulted on an as needed basis. RESOLUTION 19-25 WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing will be attending the New York State Association of Towns conference and training session in New York City in February and the Annual Meeting scheduled for February 17-20, 2019; WHEREAS, the Town needs to designate voting and alternate delegates to vote for and on behalf of the Town of Lansing for any matter that comes to vote before the Association of Towns; therefore it is hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby appoints Councilperson Joseph Wetmore as voting delegate, and Supervisor Edward LaVigne as its alternate voting delegate. RESOLUTION 19-26 RESOLVED, as follows: 1. Country Acres Pet Services is the Dog Control Officer for the Town of Lansing; 2. The shelter maintained by Country Acres Pet Services is the Town of Lansing Dog Shelter; 3. The 2019 Dog Control and Shelter Agreement between the Town of Lansing and Country Acres Pet Services is for a term commencing January 1, 2019 and ending December 31, 2019; 4. The Town Supervisor of the Town of Lansing is hereby authorized to sign said agreement. RESOLUTION 19-27 AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN COOPERATIVE PURCHASING OF HIGHWAY SERVICES WITH TOMPKINS COUNTY WHEREAS, the Office of the State Comptroller has ruled that counties may no longer extend their bids for public work (services) to political subdivisions, and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Section 119 provides that municipalities may enter into cooperative purchasing agreements to jointly bid needed services, and WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Article 5-G, Section 119 states that “any agreement entered into hereunder shall be approved by each participating Municipal Corporation or district by a majority vote of its governing body” NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing is hereby authorized to participate in the County bid for purchasing highway materials and services as required for the operation of the Town Highway Department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town reserves the right to participate in the State bid if the State bid is lower. January 16, 2019 7 RESOLUTION 19-28 RESOLVED, that the 2019 Agreement for the Expenditure of Highway Moneys be approved and signed by the Town Board, Town Supervisor, and Town Highway Superintendent. RESOLUTION 19-29 RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk’s Office be the official depositories for all Town Accounts except the Town Justice Accounts. RESOLUTION 19-30 RESOLVED, as follows: 1. The Town Clerk’s Office will accept payments by cash, check, or credit card for all services in the Town Clerk’s Office. In addition, payments for water and taxes may be made by credit card or e-check on the Town of Lansing’s website. 2. The Parks and Recreation Department accepts payments by cash, credit card, or check. 3. The Lansing Court accepts payments by cash, credit card, certified bank check, or money order. 4. The Town Clerk’s Office and the Lansing Court have a separate processing fee for paying by credit card or e-check which said fee is paid by the person using the credit card or e-check. 5. The banking agreement is approved and each year the service cost will be examined to determine whether the service should be bid or shopped. 6. The deposits may be made remotely by using the TTC digital check scanner. RESOLUTION 19-31 RESOLVED, that the charge for a check returned for insufficient funds, to the Town Clerk’s Office, is $20.00. RESOLUTION 19-32 RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes is appointed the keeper and auditor of the three (3) Petty Cash Funds in the Town Clerk’s Office, one (1) for Water and Sewer, one (1) for Town Clerk and one (1) for Receiver of Taxes. RESOLVED, that the Parks and Recreation Supervisor is appointed the keeper and auditor of the Petty Cash Fund in the Parks and Recreation Department. RESOLVED, that the Bookkeeper is appointed the keeper and auditor of the Petty Cash Fund in the Supervisor’s Office. RESOLVED, that the Senior Court Clerk is appointed the keeper and auditor of the Petty Cash Fund in the Court Office. RESOLUTION 19-33 RESOLVED, that the salaries for the public officers that are a member of the Town of Lansing Planning Board will be paid $600 with the December vouchers. The Lansing Planning Board Chairperson will be paid $1,200 with the December vouchers. If a member leaves prior to December 31st, their pay will be prorated based on the number of full months of service from January 1st until date of departure. They will be paid with the December vouchers. January 16, 2019 8 RESOLUTION 19-34 RESOLVED, that the salaries for the public officers that are a member of the Town of Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals will be paid $300 with the December vouchers. If a member leaves prior to December 31st, their pay will be prorated based on the number of full months of service from January 1st until date of departure. They will be paid with the December vouchers. RESOLUTION 19-35 RESOLVED, that the following residents are members of the Town of Lansing Planning Board and the Chairperson is Gerald Caward, Jr. and the Vice Chairperson is Al Fiorille. Norman (Lin) Davidson, Gerald Caward, Jr., Larry Sharpsteen, Sandra Dennis Conlon, Al Fiorille, Deborah Trumbull, Dean Shea, Thomas Butler (First Alternate), and Dale Baker (Second Alternate). RESOLUTION 19-36 RESOLVED, that the following residents are members of the Town of Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals and the Chairperson is Henry (Hurf) Sheldon, Jr. Henry (Hurf) Sheldon, Jr., Linda Hirvonen, Judith Drake, Maureen Cowen, Peter Larson, III, and Melanie Malone (Alternate). RESOLUTION 19-37 RESOLVED, that the following residents are members of the Town of Lansing Housing Authority. George Gesselein, David Stoyell, Connie Wilcox, Charla Hayes, and Rick Hayes. RESOLUTION 19-38 RESOLVED, that the following people are members of the Town of Lansing Water and Sewer Advisory Board. Charlie Purcell, Guy Krogh, David Herrick, Lynn Day, Michael Long, Edward LaVigne, Gregg Weatherby, Steve Riddle, and John Gutenberger. RESOLUTION 19-39 RESOLVED, that the following people are members of the Town of Lansing Ethics Board. Tom Jones, Edward LaVigne, Henry (Hurf) Sheldon, Jr., Jay Franklin, and Kevin Wyszkowski. RESOLUTION 19-40 RESOLVED, that the following persons remain as members of the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Committee, formed pursuant to the Agricultural and Comprehensive Plans of the Town of Lansing and memorialized in Resolution #17-46, with each appointee to serve for a concurrent three-year term expiring upon December 31, 2019. Connie Wilcox, Chairperson, John Fleming, Vice Chairperson, Adam Buck, Robert Hatfield, Larry Moore, Todd Eldred, Norman "Lin" Davidson, Jeannine Kirby, Ken Patchen, Peter Larson, III, and Al Fiorille. RESOLUTION 19-41 January 16, 2019 9 RESOLVED, that in reference to the Town’s Procurement Policy, Department Heads will attend a mandatory training session on purchasing and bidding. The training will focus upon the current requirements of law. RESOLUTION 19-42 RESOLVED, that in addition to any Enforcement Officers identified in such law or ordinance, the persons filling the following positions be and are hereby confirmed and appointed as Enforcement Officers for the following Local Laws and Ordinances: Local Law #2 of 2004 (Highway Excavation & Construction): The Town Highway Superintendent, or his or her designees; the Deputy Highway Superintendent, or his or her designees; and any Town Code Enforcement Officer. Local Law #5 of 2004, as amended by Local Law #6 of 2015 (Unsafe Buildings): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; and any Town Building Inspector. Local Law #3 of 2006 (Mass Gatherings): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; any Town Building Inspector; any Town Constable (whether an employee or contractor); and the Parks and Recreation Supervisor. Local Law #4 of 2006 (Lock Boxes), as amended by Local Law #6 of 2009: Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; any Town Building Inspector; any Fire Inspector, Fire Captain, or Fire Marshall of the Town or any Fire District (or similar geographic district or area) affecting or located within the Town. Local Law #6 of 2006 (Code Enforcement), as amended by Local Law #8 of 2009 and Local Law #3 of 2015 (Executive Law § 382-b Timber and Truss rules): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; and any Town Building Inspector. Local Law #2 of 2007 (Parks Rules and Regulations): Parks and Recreation Supervisor, or his or her designees; and any Town Constable (whether an employee or contractor). Local Law #6 of 2007 (Illicit Discharges): Any Code Enforcement Officer; and any Stormwater Management Officer (“SMO”). Local Law #6 of 2009 (Stormwater): The Town's Code Enforcement Officer, hereby designated as SMO. Local Law #9 of 2009 (No Smoking on Certain Town Property): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; any Town Building Inspector; and any Town Constable (whether an employee or contractor). Local Law #1 of 2011 (Sewer Law): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; any Town Building Inspector; and any Town Constable (whether an employee or contractor). Local Law #5 of 2012 (Excavation & Construction in Municipal Roadways & Highway Rights of Way): Any Highway Superintendent; any Deputy Highway Superintendent. Local Law #3 of 2013 (Bingo & Games of Chance): Any Town Clerk; any Deputy Town Clerk. Local Law #1 of 2014 (Sign Local Law): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; any Town Building Inspector; and any Town Planner or planning consultant(s). Local Law #3 of 2014 (Regulate Outdoor Storage and Junkyards): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; and any other person appointed as an enforcement officer under such local law. January 16, 2019 10 Local Law #4 of 2014 (Mobile Home Park Local Law): Any Town Enforcement Officer; any Town Building Inspector; and any other person appointed as an enforcement officer under such local law. Local Law #1 of 2015 (Amendments to and Restatement of Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance), and all subsequent local laws and planned development area local laws as amend this local law or the Land Use Ordinance: Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; and any Town Planner or planning consultant(s). Local Law #7 of 2015 (Communications Tower Local Law): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer and any Town Planner or planning consultant(s). Local Law #8 of 2015 (Licensing, Identification and Control of Dogs in the Town of Lansing): Any Town Clerk; any Deputy Town Clerk; any Dog Control Officer (including any Dog Warden). Local Law #3 of 2016 (Subdivisions), and any subsequent amendments thereto or to subdivision rules or procedures: Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; the Town Building Inspector; and any Town Planner or planning consultant(s). Local Law #9 of 2016 (Flood Plain Control): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; and Town Building Inspector. RESOLUTION 19-43 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby approve the following Town Clerk’s 2018 Annual Report, Water and Sewer Collection Report, and Receiver of Taxes Report, as set forth below. TOWN CLERK’S 2018 ANNUAL REPORT RECEIPTS Marriage Transcripts $ 280.00 Marriage Licenses $ 1,360.00 Decals $ 12,155.00 Games of Chance Licenses $ 25.00 Bingo Licenses $ 543.75 Bingo Proceeds $ 77.30 Photocopies $ 14.50 Faxes - Outgoing $ 56.00 Dog Licenses $ 21,701.00 TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 36,212.55 DISBURSEMENTS Paid to Supervisor for General Fund $ 21,926.00 Paid to NYS DEC for DECALS $ 11,548.30 Paid to Ag & Markets for Animal Population Control $ 1,632.00 Paid to NYS Health Dept. for Marriage Licenses $ 765.00 Paid to Comptroller for Ga mes of Chance Licenses $ 15.00 Paid to Comptroller for Bingo Licenses $ 326.25 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 36,212.55 Dog Tickets Issued - 50 Accessible Parking Permits Issued/Renewed – 238 Notary Signatures – 1,109 2018 TOWN OF LANSING WATER AND SEWER COLLECTION MONTH WATER PENALTY TOTAL January $1,157.11 $72.44 $1,229.55 February $172,793.40 $648.83 $173,442.23 March $7,181.72 $535.46 $7,717.18 January 16, 2019 11 April $2,155.78 $138.41 $2,294.19 May $160,117.14 $444.45 $160,561.59 June $7,113.61 $556.05 $7,669.66 July $1,760.26 $91.15 $1,851.41 August $174,289.93 $471.28 $174,761.21 September $20,622.50 $1,599.20 $22,181.70 October $7,999.10 $1,222.68 $9,221.78 November $171,823.19 -$6.68 $171,816.51 December $9,343.43 $629.45 $9,972.88 TOTAL $736,357.17 $6,362.72 $742,719.89 CHERRY ROAD SEWER COLLECTION MONTH SEWER PENALTY TOTAL January $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 February $5,921.32 $20.73 $5,942.05 March $191.25 $19.14 $210.39 April $63.75 $6.38 $70.13 May $5,976.57 $12.76 $5,989.33 June $127.50 $12.76 $140.26 July $63.75 $6.38 $70.13 August $5,651.44 $5.74 $5,657.18 September $573.75 $44.66 $618.41 October $127.50 $19.14 $146.64 November $5,684.38 $0.00 $5,684.38 December $382.50 $31.90 $414.40 TOTAL $24,763.71 $179.59 $24,943.30 WARREN ROAD SEWER COLLECTION MONTH SEWER PENALTY TOTAL January $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 February $19,808.06 $12.76 $19,820.82 March $19.92 $0.00 $19.92 April $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 May $19,782.47 $3.58 $19,786.05 June $170.00 $8.51 $178.51 July $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 August $19,879.81 $0.00 $19,879.81 September $2,337.50 $114.75 $2,452.25 October $63.75 $0.00 $63.75 November $20,648.41 $0.00 $20,648.41 December $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL $82,709.92 $139.60 $82,849.52 WATER/SEWER PENALTY TOTAL GRAND TOTALS $843,830.80 $6,681.91 $850,512.71 2018 Town and County Tax Collection ORIGINAL WARRANT $13,544,102.63 DUE TO SUPERVISOR $3,817,396.49 DUE TO COUNTY $9,726,706.14 Adjustments $707.61 $3,539.43 ADJUSTED DUE SUPERVISOR $3,816,688.88 ADJUSTED DUE COUNTY $9,723,166.71 TOTAL ADJUSTED WARRANT $13,539,855.59 COLLECTED 1st Installments $384,801.88 Service Charge (for 1st installments) $19,240.09 January 16, 2019 12 Full Payments $12,391,929.90 Penalties $7,269.36 Late Notice Fees $78.00 Bad Check Fees $0.00 TOTAL COLLECTED $12,803,319.23 Bank Interest $536.43 TOTAL COLLECTED PLUS INTEREST $12,803,855.66 PAYMENTS TO SUPERVISOR RECONCILE WITH COUNTY 1/30/2018 ck# 807 $3,816,688.88 Franchise Tax $347,772.73 2nd Install Due $384,800.83 paid 2/8/18 $7,500,000.00 paid 3/2/18 $800,000.00 paid 4/12/18 $312,270.17 Unpaid Taxes Returned to County $378,322.98 Sub Total $9,723,166.71 TOTAL FOR RECONCILE $9,723,166.71 TOTAL PAID SUPERVISOR $3,816,688.88 (Subtract from Adjusted County Warrant) BALANCE DUE TOWN $0.00 BALANCE DUE TO COUNTY $0.00 OTHER PAYMENTS TO TOWN OTHER PAYMENTS TO COUNTY Penalties $7,269.36 Service Charge (for 1st install) paid 2/8/18 $19,240.09 Late Notice Fees $78.00 Bad Check Fees $0.00 SUB TOTAL $7,347.36 Bank Interest $536.43 Total Other to Town $7,883.79 Paid to Supervisor-4/12/18 ck# 816 $7,874.93 Paid to Supervisor-5/3/18 ck# 818 $8.86 Balance due to Supervisor (other payments) $0.00 BEGINNING TOTAL IN CHECKING $0.00 Total Collected plus interest $12,803,855.66 Warrant Paid to Town $3,816,688.88 Other Payments to Town $7,883.79 Warrant Paid to County $8,612,270.17 Franchises $347,772.73 Other Payments to County $19,240.09 ENDING TOTAL IN CHECKING $0.00 Full Payment Bills Collected 4,386 New Apportioned Bills 7 First Installments Collected 246 Total In Lieu of Taxes $75,868.22 Unpaid Bills 114 RESOLUTION 19-44 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby approve the following 2019 Town of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department Fees and Code Office Subdivision and Building Permit Fees. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these 2019 Lansing Parks and Recreation Department Fees and Code Office Subdivision and Building Permit Fees be and remain subject to amendment throughout the year by the Town Board. 2019 MYERS PARK MARINA BOAT SLIP FEE SCHEDULE January 16, 2019 13 If paid in full If paid in installments Payment due by 1st payment = Feb. 15, 2019 Feb. 15, 2019 2nd payment = March 15, 2019 BOAT LENGTH PER/FT RESIDENT NON - RESIDENT MIN. 19' $722.00 1st = $366.00 $836.00 1st = $423.00 2nd = $366.00 2nd = $423.00 20' $760.00 1st = $385.00 $880.00 1st = $445.00 2nd = $385.00 2nd = $445.00 21' $798.00 1st = $404.00 $924.00 1st = $467.00 2nd = $404.00 2nd = $467.00 22' $836.00 1st = $423.00 $968.00 1st = $489.00 2nd = $423.00 2nd = $489.00 23' $874.00 1st = $442.00 $1,012.00 1st = $511.00 2nd = $442.00 2nd = $511.00 24' $912.00 1st = $461.00 $1,056.00 1st = $533.00 2nd = $461.00 2nd = $533.00 25' $950.00 1st = $480.00 $1,100.00 1st = $555.00 2nd = $480.00 2nd = $555.00 26' $988.00 1st = $499.00 $1,144.00 1st = $577.00 2nd = $499.00 2nd = $577.00 27' $1,026.00 1st = $518.00 $1,188.00 1st = $599.00 2nd = $518.00 2nd = $599.00 28' $1,064.00 1st = $537.00 $1,232.00 1st = $621.00 2nd = $537.00 2nd = $621.00 29' $1,102.00 1st = $556.00 $1,276.00 1st = $643.00 2nd = $556.00 2nd = $643.00 30' $1,140.00 1st = $575.00 $1,320.00 1st = $665.00 2nd = $575.00 2nd = $665.00 BOAT SLIPS WITH ELECTRIC ADD $200.00 Town of Lansing Parks & Recreation 2019 PAVILION INFORMATION PAVILION SIZE CAPACITY RES. FEE Non-Res. Fee A 40’x30’ 150 $50.00 $55.00 B 50’x30’ 200 $70.00 $75.00 C 40’x34’ 150 $50.00 $55.00 D 48’x36’ 200 $70.00 $75.00 E 36’x28’ 100 $50.00 $55.00 F 36’x28’ 100 $50.00 $55.00 G 36’x28’ 100 $50.00 $55.00 Ballfield 150 $50.00 $55.00 January 16, 2019 14 2019 PARK AND MARINA FEE SCHEDULE RESIDENTS NON-RESIDENTS PARK ADMISSION (per car) $ FREE $5.00 Admission will be charged Daily (except July 4) from Memorial Day Weekend-Labor Day Non-Resident season admission pass $40 With Myers Park resident sticker. LAUNCHING - per launch 4.00 6.00 - season permit 40.00 60.00 - Sr. Citizen season permit 30.00 50.00 DRY DOCK - seasonal (April 1st – Nov 1st) KAYAK - seasonal rack storage (April 1st – Nov. 1st) 275.00 100.00 375.00 125.00 TRANSIENT DOCKING Must dock in designated area only! 2.00 per hour CAMPING (per night) Water & Electric included on every site. 32.00 34.00 (Senior Citizen age is 62. There is NO senior citizen discount for admission, dry dock or camping) Extra Season Launch Sticker – Customers with multiple boats may purchase an extra season launch sticker for an additional $5.00. Registration for the additional boat must be shown at the time of purchase along with the additional trailer license plate number. LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION Rules and Regulations for Use of Lansing Community Center RULES: 1. To reserve the Community Center, contact the Parks and Recreation Office at 607-533-7388, or stop by the office at 29 Auburn Road, Monday – Thursday 7:30am to 4:00pm, Friday 7:30am to Noon. 2. All organizations must provide a Certificate of Insurance in the amount of $500,000.00 combined single limit and the Town of Lansing to be named as an additional insured. 3. FEE: for rental of the building is $75; there is no charge for non-profit organizations. 4. Renting party must remain on designated floor only. Other areas of the building may be rented simultaneously. 5. NOTICE: Play area equipment and toys are property of the Lansing Drop-In and are off limits to all users other than the participants of the Lansing Drop-In. KEYS: 6. Weekly and bi-weekly users will be assigned one key to the leader of the organization at the beginning of the assigned use date. The key must be signed out in person at the Parks and Recreation Office. At the end of the scheduled season, you must return the key to the Parks and Recreation Office. January 16, 2019 15 7. All other users must sign out a key in person at the Parks and Recreation Office and return the key in the Parks & Recreation Drop Box immediately after use, located in the Town Hall foyer. KITCHEN USE: 8. There will be a fee of $25.00 for kitchen use. Must do a “walk-through” of kitchen prior to usage. Kitchen use includes the use of the stove, griddle, and/or the dishwasher. Usage shall be limited to once per month, not to exceed a total of 3 uses per calendar year. CLEAN UP: 9. Return tables and chairs to their original spots. Do not drag tables and chairs across the floor. If the kitchen facilities were used, please wipe down and clean all surfaces. If extensive clean up is required after your use of the Community Center, you will be charged a clean-up fee of $50 per hour. 10. Turn off lights for the BATHROOMS, THE 2ND FLOOR, AND THE FOYER ONLY. All other lights are on sensors and turn off automatically. 11. Be sure all doors are locked when you leave. 12. If there is any abuse to the building, you will lose your privilege to use the building. 13. Youth groups must have an adult supervisor. 14. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED. 15. If you experience problems during the use of the Community Center with the water, heat, plumbing, or appliances, please call one of the following immediately: Patrick Tyrrell, Parks and Recreation Supervisor (315) 246-3575 Parks & Recreation Department (607) 533-7388 Thank You! Lansing Parks and Recreation Office Town Of Lansing Planning Dept’s Fee Schedule (Effective January 17, 2019) SUBDIVISION FEES Exempt Subdivision & Boundary Change ($125.00) *Minor & Major Subdivisions: Initial Application – $100.00} $125.00 for each new lot created paid after Final Approval. *Planned Unit Development (PDA) – Initial fee $300.00 plus ($125.00) for each accepted unit paid after Final Approval. *Site Plan Review – $100.00 Notification for each Public Hearing Fee (Fee is the Responsibility of the Applicant for Subdivisions, PDA’S, ZBA, Site Plans and Special Permits) - $75.00 *Sign Site Plan Review - $50.00 – For Planned Sign Areas and Illuminated Signs Sign Permit – $40.00 *ZBA Hearing – $175.00 (Includes the Notification for Public Hearing Fee) Special Permit – $100.00 Flood Zone Development Permit Fee – $200.00 (Per Local Law #9 of 2016) January 16, 2019 16 Title Search – $25.00 Zoning Permit - $50.00 Firework Display Permit - $100.00 Inspections made before or after Office Hours – $55.00 (1 hour minimum) Junk Yard License & three year Renewal Fee – $100.00 Cell Tower Application Fee – $1,000.00 includes Legal & Engineering Fees, but not technical consultant’s or building permit fees Fly Ash – As agreed upon with AES. Building Permits – See attached sheet Fire Inspections of Public Assemblies, Multi Residence & Businesses – $25.00; Multi. Res. 5 Units and over – $50.00 *Application Fee: Stormwater & Erosion Control Local Law 06-09 – $350.00 Notice of Ground Disturbance Permit- $30.00 Exemption Certificate for Outdoor Storage – $100.00 *Legal and Engineering Fees to be paid thru an Applicant’s Agreement. Applicant is defined as: Owner, Owner’s Representative, Engineer, Developer, Builder or Contractor. Copies of the Land Use Ordinance, Directory, Subdivision Rules & Regulations, Comprehensive Plan – $30.00 Building Permit Fees (Effective January 17, 2019) Working without a Building Permit – The fees set forth shall be doubled if work is commenced prior to the issuance of a permit. Residential: $0.34 cents a square foot for – One & Two Family Residence, Modular Homes, Mobile Homes on Private Lots, Additions, finished off basements. Fees for Mobile Homes on Rental Lots will have a charge of $150.00 *Note that basements are not included in Square footage total if the basement is unfinished. $0.16 cents per Square Foot for: Garages, Storage Buildings, Workshops & Pole Barns. * Note any New Residence with an attached Garage will pay 0.34 cents Sq. Ft & 0.10 cents Sq Ft. Remodeling: $3.00 per thousand of estimated construction cost- when the Square Foot Rule does not apply. ($75.00 minimum) Commercial: $5.00 per thousand of estimated construction cost. ($75.00 minimum) Pools: $50.00 – For storable / portable pools $50.00 – For all above Ground Pools. $75.00 – For all In-Ground Pools. In & Above Ground Pool Permits will only be 180 day Permits, storable / portable pools will only be 90 day permits. All swimming pools shall be completed within 12 months, complete means a Certificate of Compliance has been issued. Prefab Sheds: $40.00- For any Pre Assembled Shed. 101 Sq. Ft.-199 Sq. Ft. & less than 12’ in height. $0.15 per Square Foot for any Pre Assembled Shed 200 Sq. Ft & over with a minimum fee of $75.00. January 16, 2019 17 Sign Permits: $40.00 Solar Panel, wind or similar alternative energy source permits for Residential use: $75.00 Solar Panel, wind or similar energy source for Commercial Projects up to five acres $500. Solar, wind or similar energy source for Commercial Projects over five acres will have an additional fee of $25.00 per acre. Solid fuel burning appliances-wood, pellet, coal stoves.- $25.00 Demolition Permits: $25.00 Plumbing Inspections: $100.00- For any plumbing Inspection’s that are not in the Consolidated Water District. *Note: Except for the Projects noted here, there will be a minimum Building Permit Fee of $75.00 *Note: Except for Pool Permits, any Building Permit that is not complete within one year will require a Renewal Fee of 50% of the original cost of the Building Permit per year until the Project is complete or a $75.00 Minimum. *Exception- Any permit over $300.00 will be charged a flat fee of $150.00 for the first renewal, subsequent permit renewals to remain at 50% of the original fee paid. ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS 19-01 – 19-44 RESOLUTION 19-45 WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Organizational Resolutions 19-01 – 19-44, are hereby approved as presented and amended, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these Organizational Resolutions be and remain subject to amendment throughout the year by the Town Board. The question of the adoption of such proposed Organizational Resolutions were duly motioned by Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly the foregoing Resolutions were approved, carried, and duly adopted on January 16, 2019. 2018 TOWN HISTORIAN’S REPORT Copies were available for the public and the report also appears on the Town’s Webpage. Louise Bement 49 Myers Road Lansing, NY 14882 2018 Town Historian’s Report As usual, this past year I have been president of the Lansing Historical Association and have presided at our five board meetings and two public programs. I also am editor of our four historical newsletters (which means I am responsible for writing them and mailing them to over 150 members). I am lucky to have two board members (Fannie Welch and Kathy LaLonde) meet with me at the archives on Saturday mornings as we sort and file our records and help anyone who comes in with questions. I attend the monthly Municipal Historians meetings chaired by Carol Kammen. I act as secretary at these meetings since I always take good notes anyway. In February I helped Sarah and Chris Hesse with information and photographs of the International Salt Company as they opened their brewery, of that name, next to Rogue’s Harbor. January 16, 2019 18 In March I was surprised and pleased to be recognized as a hard working historian by The History Center in Tompkins County. Many awards were given out that night at a lovely party and ceremony (3rd Annual CELEBRATING HISTORY Awards Gala). One week later I ended up in the hospital. Good timing, wouldn’t you say? Also in March I helped Sean Bradwese and his wife, Nichole, look over very old records at the Archives. In April I worked at the Archives for two hours with Reggie and Michelle (from the County) about the history of flooding of Cayuga Lake. Also my dentist’s mother called to visit about the Rock Salt Mine where her husband worked in the 1920’s. It seems that men from Binghamton would catch the morning train and travel to Myers where they would be dropped off at the mine. We had a happy visit that lasted for over ½ hour. I mailed a Town of Lansing map to Steve Howieson in California so he could find the location of the White Cemetery on Dates Road. I had the One-room Schoolhouse open for two hours for the Lansing Loves to Read group. In May Steve Howieson and his wife came in their BIG RV and we went looking for the White Cemetery (we used my car). We found it and the Hamilton family graves. This cemetery has been adopted by some group who keep it looking very spiffy. In June I gave a talk on local history to the Eastern Star at their picnic at Ludlowville Park. Also I met Carol Kammen at the Crossroads Restaurant to be interviewed for a project of hers. We had a nice lunch, too. July is always a busy time for historians. I spent the Glorious Fourth at the North Cabin with Fannie and Kathy where we had put up a historical exhibit. Quite a few people stopped to visit and view the exhibit. (It was the coolest place in the park on that hot, humid, day.) Then in the middle of the month I spent two days with the Smith Family Reunion. The first day was spent preparing for their visit. The people attending the reunion were descendants of Andrew Myers and they were thrilled to have their reunion in Myers Park. I showed them where Andrew, Jr. had his grist mill and saw mill on either side of the bridge crossing the mouth of Salmon Creek. And then we went to Ludowville to see more historic sites. They copied many records and bought the 1853 maps in our collection. We ended the day at the office of the Rock Salt Mine where the manager of the mine gave a nice talk. Debbie Smith from Maryland had arranged the reunion and all that happened that day. Many of the people attending were from Alberta Canada, and one mother and teenage daughter were from California. Also in July I gave a talk on Rogue’s Harbor for Historic Ithaca. It was a hot, windy day and we were lucky to be able to use the ballroom for the occasion. There were about 65 people in attendance. Also I had a long phone call from Susan Moore of Alfred Station about the Starr Cemetery. Later on she came to see me and we went to the location of the cemetery, but we did not enter as the owner of the land was not available to give permission. (She will come back later, now that she knows where the cemetery is located.) We also visited the cemetery at Lake Ridge where she took pictures of family grave stones. In August I met for two hours with Ella Holden at the Archives. We have a big file on the two Holden families. In October I met at the Archives with “The Trails” committee to find names for naming the trails. Everyone was handed an 1853 map and an 1866 map to find names on the location of the trails area. That was a lot of fun. Things slow down as November approaches, and I can rest up now until Spring! Supervisor, Edward LaVigne, stated Louise Bement sent him possible road names, for Milton Meadows, and he will send them to the Town Board. January 16, 2019 19 LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY REPORT – CHRISTINE EISENHUT The following report was available as a handout. TOWN BOARD UPDATES FROM THE LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY January 16, 2019 1. Our Broken Immigration System and How to Fix It –Tuesday, 1/22 at 7PM a presentation by Stephen Yale-Loehr, professor of Immigration Practice, Cornell Law School and Miller Mayer, LLC of Counsel. Space is limited. Please call 533-4939 to reserve a seat. 2. The FIRST Program: Fighting Insulin Resistance with Strength to promote healthy aging – Saturday, 2/9 11-1pm – a presentation by Dr. William Shang. He aims to raise awareness of the effectiveness of certain forms of exercise in preventing as well as treating diseases which are associated with aging such as dementia, diabetes, high blood pressure and hyperlipidemia as well as promote local exercise programs. 3. YouthLAB (Library Advisory Board) – First Monday of the Month starting 2/4 time TBT. Students in grades 5-8 are invited to join in a monthly meeting to discuss future library programs and ideas. 4. Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8s Club Tuesdays 2/5-3/5, 3:30-4:40pm – for 3rd and 4th graders, a new kind of math club. 5. Writing Group 101 with Claire Perez – Saturdays in January 10am-noon. Pre- registration is required due to limited class size. 6. Book Club for Adults Tuesday, 1/29 7-8:30pm – “Homecoming” by Yaa Gyasi. 7. Artwork on Display January and February – Water color paintings by Bethany LeBlanc. Ongoing programs at the library: a. T’ai Chi – Tuesdays 11:30 – 12:30pm Thursdays 2:30-3:30pm b. Story Time – Tuesdays 1pm, Thursdays 10am. c. Mah Jongg – Wednesdays 1:00-4:00pm Museum passes and Empire Passes are available. The library will be closed on Monday, January 21st in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Councilperson, Andra Benson, stated there are more after school programs. She noted, teens are working at the Library through the Lansing Youth Services program. Andra stated, it is a great program which is very successful. 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 January 2019  The final draft of the parent survey will be reviewed at the January LYS meeting. This parent survey will run from February through August, so we can capture school-year and summer program parents. Report to be finalized in the fall.  LYS has applied for funds through Tompkins County Youth Services “Pitch Program”. The idea is for youth to read the My Side of the Mountain trilogy (on tape books for those January 16, 2019 20 who might not be able to read at that level) and then a trip to the Catskills to visit the sites mentioned in the book. This will be a joint venture with other municipalities.  Believe it or not January will begin the planning for the 32nd annual Spaghetti Supper, look for details coming soon.  Election of officers will be held at the January meeting.  December’s annual Gingerbread House build was the usual big hit. 18 youth went home with houses, not sure if there was more candy on the houses or eaten by the participants (lol).  January programs are going strong, Game On, Outdoor Adventures, Iron Chef, and Art & Soul.  Youth employees continue to work in the Lansing Public Library, Lansing High School, Lansing Youth Services, and Lansing Recreation Department. 30 youth participated in the program during 2018.  2018 Annual Report will be coming soon. 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 January 16, 2019 Hello and thank you for having me in again. Thanks to Marcia Lynch whose reports from the County I draw from liberally. “Building On, Building Up.” That was the New Year’s message from Legislature Chair Martha Robertson. Martha said we will be building on the accomplishments of our staff, our relationships with the state and federal governments, and building in a literal sense with renovations to the Old Jail, evaluating the Tioga Street property and overseeing that project if it moves forward, and reaching a decision about the jail and about a possible shared law enforcement facility with the City of Ithaca. While Martha and I disagree on many areas like the natural gas moratorium in Lansing, we do agree that “it’s a year for setting clear, achievable goals and keeping our focus there,” like the push for a third County Court Judge and expansion of the Healthcare Consortium. I’ll be on the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee and the Housing and Economic Development Committee and I’ll still be on the IDA. For me, the new year will include ending the natural gas moratorium and I think we may be able to come up with a plan that everyone will approve of. I don’t want to see Lansing become a bedroom community of Ithaca and Cornell with just multiple unit apartments going in and that’s what you’ll see without new gas supplies. I’m also still pushing for the new shaft to go in at the mine. I’m also working on a reimagining of the mall; even though it’s not in my district, it’s a large taxpayer for the Town. We ratified a new six-year collective bargaining agreement with the County’s Civil Service Employees’ Association (CSEA) Blue Collar Unit, retroactive to January 1, 2018 and extending through December 31, 2023. Union membership ratified the new tentative agreement January 7. Among provisions of the new contract, annual salary increases ranging from 2-2.5% (2% for 2018 and 2019; an increase aligning Blue Collar pay grades with those of the White Collar union in 2019; a 2% increase in 2020; 2.5% in 2021; 2.25% in 2022; and 2% in 2023). The Legislature received a status update presentation regarding status of the Department of Transportation maintenance facility relocation project, which will move the facility from the Cayuga Inlet waterfront to property currently owned by Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport. Kathleen Joy and Eric Buck of NYS Department of Transportation Syracuse Regional Office showed current site and project drawings, encouraging continued public input. They had another meeting today in Lansing. Four Hillcrest Road residents addressed the Legislature expressing concern about the project and adverse effects it would produce for their properties and the residential character of the Town of Lansing. I voted against the sale of this site, but lost. Now I’m asking the DOT to minimize the impact of this facility on Hillcrest Road and I could use your help in that effort. The DOT says it will listen to the Town in the design phase which is January 16, 2019 21 now so, I’m hoping you’ll weigh in on behalf of those residents with concerns. You’re really the last backstop before construction. Melissa Tuckey is Tompkins County’s Poet Laureate for 2019. The position of Tompkins County Poet Laureate was established by the Legislature to honor local outstanding poets, integrate poetry into the community, enrich the education of our young people, and enhance the County's position as a cultural center. The Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee today heard a presentation from Deputy County Administrator Lisa Holmes regarding Tompkins County Veterans Services, as the County prepares to establish the County Veterans Services Agency. The 2019 Tompkins County Budget allocated $100,000 to support the Veterans Services Agency, which is required under New York State Executive Law. Holmes said the Tompkins County Veterans Services Agency will include the full-time Director of Veterans Services, appointed by and reporting to the County Administrator, with an annual salary of $61,739. Initial location of the Agency is expected to be at the County’s Human Services Annex. There’s a public hearing scheduled February 19, 5:30 p.m., at Legislature Chambers, to take comment on the proposed Charter change, and passage of the new Local Law after that to amend the Charter. Earlier this month we elected Martha Robertson Chair of the Legislature. I was chosen to be temporary chair for 30 seconds while the transition took place. Shawna Black will be Vice Chair. Lastly, we passed a resolution urging the New York State Legislature to increase recycling and reduce municipal waste management costs by expanding the New York State Returnable Container Act (also known as the Bottle Bill) to include wine, liquor, and other glass beverage containers. We expect the Governor to expand that Act this year. Mike also reported, recycling items that are currently not being picked up at home may be taken to the Recycling Center in Ithaca. Department of Transportation – Warren Road – The following items were discussed:  They need fifteen (15) acres  Everything is in place for the land sale, it has already been voted on  Possibly the buildings could be moved further south o This would not be inside the flight line o Buffer with trees o Will not solve the Hillcrest Road residents’ concerns, but better than leaving it where it is  Airport is willing to take fuel storage  If the Town does not approve the sewer extension, they will put in a septic  No mandate that the Town or districts have to provide water or sewer  Residents on Hillcrest Road do not want to be in the sewer extension  Town of Lansing is an involved agency and can submit comments – due February 2, 2019  Who in the Town received the notice that the Town is an involved agency  Town Board and Planning Board will submit concerns and comments to Ed, so he can submit them to the Department of Transportation by February 2, 2019 MOTION TO APPROVE SUPERVISOR EDWARD LAVIGNE, TO WRITE RESPONSE TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF PROPOSED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FACILITY Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved TO APPROVE SUPERVISOR EDWARD LAVIGNE, TO WRITE RESPONSE TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF PROPOSED DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FACILITY FOR THE TOWN, WITH THE INPUT OF THE TOWN BOARD AND PLANNING BOARD Councilperson Andra Benson, seconded the motion. January 16, 2019 22 All in Favor - 5 Opposed - 0 PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT – PATRICK TYRRELL Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout. Parks & Recreation 1/16/19 Town Board Meeting RECREATION -Online registrations and reservations have begun, we have more work to do with the software but it is up and running. We also will be updating our website with new photos and information in the near future. -Current youth programming includes ice skating, travel 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, and volleyball. -It finally froze up enough for us to get soccer goals off the ball fields this week, thanks to Highway Dept. for help with this. -We have gotten several pricing options to replace the ball field sign with new digital sign. PARKS -Met with Benny Teitelbaum and Joe Christ from Friedman Electric about lighting in the park, they are going to get back to me with pricing. -We have finalized DEC documents for permits on dredging the marina and building a new bulkhead along the channel, should have permits shortly. -Working on Community Beautification Grant for plantings in Myers Park. -We will be taking down flag poles for restoration in Myers and Ludlowville. -Music in the Park is almost all booked, waiting to hear back from one band. -Ludlowville concert will probably be Sunday July 21st. -We will be doing some dock work over the next couple of weeks – replacing boards and cleats. -We will be building 25 new picnic tables. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT – MIKE MOSELEY Mike reported the following: Equipment - Prepared for snow Genoa and Lansing County Line – Brushing - maintaining the roadsides Preliminary Evaluation of Roads – Major improvements are milling and filling PLANNING CONSULTANT REPORT – MICHAEL LONG Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout.  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. January 16, 2019 23 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. Jan. 14 2019 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 (NYPA) – Tompkins Co. Towns, Villages and City – joint project. Will complete a no cost evaluation and presentation to Town Board. Information submitted.  Lansing TCAT Proposed Bus Stop at Village Solars / Village Circle o Met with TCAT staff and exchanged information o Shelter Design concept – Cornell University prototype at Village Solars. Village Solars to assist with concrete pad. o On-site meeting held 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. TCAT Bus Shelter location at Town Hall. o 8/1/18 – base map revised being drafted. – NYSEG request forwarded for location under power line easement. Additional information of specs received. 1/9/2019.  Lansing Trails Committee – Katrina outline / timeline...  General Code – Municipal Ordinance / Local Laws Codification project. o Draft document being prepared, meeting held 11/5/2018. o Clerk, attorney and staff review of outline...underway.  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 1/14/2019 mtg. – Public Meeting to be held – Wed. 1/16/2019 at 4:00 PM.  Myers Park – Landscaping Improvement grants- o Will attend a workshop 1/29/2019 about this year’s program and grant cycles. o Pat and Katrina have developed a planting plan and received price quotes. o Pat is also getting estimates for LED lighting improvements - $5,000 NYSERDA grants funds available?  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 approved 1/14/2019. o Land Use Ordinance –Planning Board to discuss Proposed Draft Zoning Map – public meetings / workshops – December 10 & 17, 2018 at 6:30 PM at Town Board Room. o Sub-Committee is working on the Schedule I - 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. Engineers are changed. January 16, 2019 24 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.  Lead Agency designation – coordinated review  NYS Ag and Markets review o OSMICA - 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 No report. AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE REPORT – MICHAEL LONG Mike reported the following: Agricultural Zone – Making progress with the new Ag Zone Meetings – They will meet in January, February, March, October, November and December at Linda’s Diner, 9:00 am, the first Monday of the month. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF BID, ISSUANCE OF NOTICE OF AWARD AND CONTRACT TO CAYUGA COMMERCIAL CLEANING FOR TOWN HALL AND COMMUNITY BUILDING CUSTODIAL SERVICES, AND EXTENSION OF EXISTING BUILDING CLEANING CONTRACTS IN SUPPORT OF TRANSITION RESOLUTION 19-46 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF BID, ISSUANCE OF NOTICE OF AWARD AND CONTRACT TO CAYUGA COMMERCIAL CLEANING FOR TOWN HALL AND COMMUNITY BUILDING CUSTODIAL SERVICES, AND EXTENSION OF EXISTING BUILDING CLEANING CONTRACTS IN SUPPORT OF TRANSITION 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 had been developed, including a contract to be executed by the selected bidder, and the Town thereafter duly advertised for public bidding and conducted a public bid opening, and all bids were examined for compliance with bid requirements, including overall pricing and best value bidding standards and criteria, and the best value-lowest overall cost bidder duly identified; and WHEREAS, as a result of such examinations and meeting, and upon input from the Town Department of Parks, such bid was deemed and determined to be in compliance with bid requirements, and such bidder is not listed upon any State Debarment List, such that the Town Board desires to now award such bid; and WHEREAS, after a review of the foregoing, and upon due deliberation and consideration thereof, and in compliance with the specifications and the requirements for bidding upon public improvement projects, including but not limited to, General Municipal law §§ 101 and 103, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby: RESOLVED, that the Project bid be and hereby is awarded to Cayuga Commercial Cleaning, pursuant to its bid dated December 27, 2018; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town deems this Resolution to be legally sufficient as a Notice of Award, which Notice of Award shall be submitted to the successful bidder together with prepared contract January 16, 2019 25 documents, and which such delivery shall constitute acceptance of the bid by the Town; and it is further RESOLVED, that the contract that was part of the bid documents be completed, and the Town Supervisor be and is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute such contract by, for, on behalf of, and in the name of the Town of Lansing, and to make, negotiate, and execute such changes thereto and such further or other documents and agreements as are or may be necessary or convenient to cause such contract or bid award to be fully authorized and services to commence in 2019 in as timely a fashion as practicable; and it is further RESOLVED, that the existing cleaning contract be extended 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 Katrina Binkewicz, 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 January 16, 2019. RESOLUTION APPROVING HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT IN ACCORD WITH CAPITAL REPLACEMENT PLANS RESOLUTION 19-47 RESOLUTION APPROVING HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT IN ACCORD WITH CAPITAL REPLACEMENT PLANS The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has long had capital management and equipment replacement plans for the Highway Department consisting of a balance of reserve funds and budgeted cash, and in 2018 certain capital needs of the Highway Department were discussed, including how to fund the purchase of the same in 2019 without incurring debt; and WHEREAS, the Highway Department has now confirmed and identified its need for two new Compact Excavators, and has utilized the New York State Office of General Services (NYSOGS) Bid Lists for pricing such equipment; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has fully reviewed such need and the options for the same, and the Highway Department now wishes to use funds from DA, DB, SW and SS Accounts and seeks verification from the Town Board to make such purchase; and WHEREAS, upon and after due deliberation upon this matter, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has determined as follows, and now be it therefore RESOLVED, that the Town Board affirms that a portion of the funds listed in DA 5130.200 and DB 5110.200 and SW 8340.200 and SS-1 8120.200 are intended to be used for equipment purchases; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to effect the following purchase per NYSOGS Contract #PC67265: a 2019 Case CX80 Excavator and a 2018 CX60 Excavator from Monroe Tractor for a total of $193,833.75. Said equipment will be expended as follows: January 16, 2019 26 Trade in 2016 CX 55 Excavator in the amount of $53,833.75 and payments from DA 5130.200 $30,000, DB 5110.200 $30,000, SW 8340.200 $70,000, and SS-1 8120.200 $10,000. The question of adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on January 16 , 2019. RESOLUTION DIVESTING REMAINING RIGHTS OF ENFORCEMENT OR INTERESTS IN EQUITABLE RESTRICTIONS AT 104 AUBURN ROAD Town Counsel, Guy Krogh, stated years ago there were two (2) restrictions on the property which were never enforced: no outside storage and no more than thirty (30) cars per day. He reported, the Town of Lansing does not have any remaining interest, this is just “cleaning up the title”. RESOLUTION 19-48 RESOLUTION DIVESTING REMAINING RIGHTS OF ENFORCEMENT OR INTERESTS IN EQUITABLE RESTRICTIONS AT 104 AUBURN ROAD The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town once owned land at 104 Auburn Road and sold the same upon March 26, 1986 by deed recorded at 615/1071, and the Town retained no interest in such parcel but listed two minor land restrictions pertaining to traffic and outdoor storage at the site, neither of which restrictions have ever been enforced, which restrictions do not touch and concern the land, and which restrictions are deemed unenforceable under RPAPL § 1851; and WHEREAS, such land abuts a NYS highway, is now part of the Town Center, and hosts Lansing Center Trails and existing businesses, and the current landowner wishes to sell the land and preserve the trails and has asked the Town to quit claim and surrender such restrictions, and never enforce the same; and WHEREAS, although the Town holds no titled interest to surrender, the Town is willing to consent to such requests as an accommodation to the Seller and proposed Buyer to assure clean title for the trails, existing businesses and buildings/improvements, and any developments as may in the future occur in the Town Center; and WHEREAS, this is a Type II Action under SEQRA, and after a review of the foregoing, and upon due deliberation and consideration thereof, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby: RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the restrictions are unenforceable, de minimus, and not part of the title such as affects the land, including under RPAPL § 1851; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town surrender and quit claim whatever equitable or remainder legal right or interest it may have in such restrictions, and covenant never to enforce the same; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to sign the deed between the Seller and Buyer to confirm this surrender, waiver, and consent by, for, on behalf of, and in the name of the Town of Lansing, and that such Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to sign such other and related documents as may permit the filing of such deed or this resolution, or as may fully implement the determinations and resolutions herein made; and it is further January 16, 2019 27 RESOLVED, that although the Town has no titled interest to surrender, as a further accommodation for title and such trails, the Town will make this Resolution subject to permissive referendum per Town Law § 64(2) and Article 7 thereof. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Supervisor Edward LaVigne, 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 January 16, 2019. RESOLUTION CREATING THE TOWN OF LANSING CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESOLUTION 19-49 RESOLUTION CREATING THE TOWN OF LANSING CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, in November of 2017, and as is set forth in the updated 2018 Comprehensive Plan, the Town had approved creating a Conservation Advisory Committee to perform certain functions for the Town and to act in an advisory capacity under General Municipal Law § 239-x; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing resolves as follows: 1. A Conservation Advisory Council (hereinafter termed “Council” or “CAC”) is hereby created by this Board. 2. The purposes and authority of such CAC is as provided for in said section 239-x, and the CAC shall advise in the development, management and protection of the Town's natural resources and shall direct itself toward accomplishing the following tasks: (a) conduct researches into the land area of the Town of Lansing; (b) seek to coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes, and to cooperate with other official municipal bodies active in the area of community planning for the Town; (c) advertise, prepare, print, and distribute publications (including, but not limited to, books, maps, charts, plans, pamphlets, and digital materials) that it deems necessary for the accomplishment of its goals; (d) keep a required inventory and map, as defined in section 239-y of the General Municipal Law, of all open areas within the Town, with the plan of obtaining information pertinent to proper utilization of such open lands, including lands owned by the state, any other municipality within the state, or by the Town of Lansing itself; (e) keep a required inventory and map of all open marsh lands, swamps, and all other wet lands in a like manner, and recommending, when it deems it appropriate, to the Town Board a program for ecologically suitable utilization of all such areas; (f) keep required accurate records of its meetings and actions and file required annual reports with the Town Board on or before the thirty-first day of December of each and every year, and once approved by the Town Board, to send a copy thereof to the NY State Commissioner of Environmental Conservation; January 16, 2019 28 (g) focus its preservation efforts on land it deems to be at risk of development located in areas zoned for low density or conservation; (h) develop a list of scenic or historic sites to protect as opportunities allow; (i) lobby on issues relating to the council's duties and goals; (j) actively support open space protection by facilitating the transfer of land from sellers to buyers sympathetic to open space preservation; (k) accept by gift, grant, bequest, or otherwise, money or other personal property in the name of the Town of Lansing, for its use in furtherance of the objectives of this resolution (but no authority to engage in fundraising is given or implied); (l) propose, subject to Town Board action, the acceptance by gift, conditional or unconditional, grant, devise or otherwise, the fee or any lesser interest, development right, easement, covenant or other contractual right, including conveyance with limitations or reversions, land, in furtherance of natural resource protection within the Town of Lansing; (m) recommend acquisition by the Town Board by purchase in fee or any lesser interest, development right, easement, covenant or other contractual right, including conveyance with limitations or reversions, by negotiation or condemnation, such real or personal property as may advance the goals and purposes of the Council; (n) pursuant to (l) and (m), above, administer a conservation easement program on behalf of the Town, to include the crafting, acquisition, and monitoring of easements, both purchased and donated, with each such acquisition being subject to Town Board approval, and to coordinate and promote opportunities for participation in Farmland Implementation Grant Programs (and related programs and grant opportunities) and the Purchase of Development Rights, whether now or hereafter arising by program or grant of the United States, New York State, Tompkins County, or the Town, or any of its agencies, bureaus, or public corporations or authorities, as are consistent with the purposes and goals of the Council; (o) develop and implement management plans for Town-owned conservation land. At a minimum, the plan for each parcel or group of contiguous parcels shall identify and set forth the features of the property to be preserved or enhanced, the features that can be compatibly exploited for public benefit, and the actions needed or desired in order to do so, complete with a schedule of steps to be taken. For conservation properties owned by the Town at the time of creation of the Council, the Council shall create management plans within three years. For newly acquired properties, the Council shall create management plans within two years. For each management unit, an opportunity for public comment shall precede adoption of the unit’s management plan by the Town Board, with adoption required before implementation by the CAC. The management plans for every management unit, once adopted by the Town Board, shall be reviewed by the Council every five years. Progress, via the specified implementation steps, toward the adopted goals, shall be carefully scrutinized. The public, particularly the neighbors of the management unit, should be encouraged to participate in the review. The Council may propose changes to a management plan, subsequent to its periodic review, which changes must be approved by the Town Board before implementation or adoption and approval by the Council. (p) for land acquired by the Town for conservation not protected by conservation easements or restrictions at the time of acquisition, prepare an easement (or like reservation, restriction, or other right) for Town Board review and possible adoption. 3. The Council shall have the following structure and membership requirements: (a) The Council shall consist of 5 to 7 members, all appointed by the Town Board. (b) Each member must be a Town of Lansing resident. January 16, 2019 29 (c) All members must have a demonstrated interest in land preservation and conservation consistent with the goals to be here served, including in relation to land management, significant natural features or resources, and cultural and historic buildings and areas in Lansing. (d) Whenever, in the judgment of the Town Board, qualified applicants exist in any of the following preferential categories, appointments to the Council may include: • a person engaged in the agricultural use of land, as defined in the Town of Lansing Zoning Ordinance, preferably a farmer. • a person with a known history of advocating for and working toward the preservation and protection of natural resources. • one or two members of the Lansing Town Board or Planning Board. • a large landowner. • a youth, 16 to 21 years of age at the time of appointment. (e) The chair shall be annually designated by the Town Board from among the members. (f) Terms of membership shall be two years, subject to reappointment. Initially, the Town Board may appoint approximately half of th e members for a one-year term in the interest of staggering the expiration of membership terms and providing for continuity in knowledge and process. All terms end on December 31, regardless of when in the calendar year the appointment is actually made. (g) Members may be removed for cause by the Town Board, after a public hearing. (h) A vacancy shall be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment. 4. The CAC shall be provided with the following resources and funding: (a) The Town Board may provide for the payment of expenses of the Council actually and necessarily incurred in the performance of its duties, subject to annual or other appropriations by the Town Board. (b) The Council may employ such persons or consult such Town Officers and agents as it from time to time sees fit, including professional advice from attorneys, engineers, and other appropriate persons or professionals, subject in each case to due approvals or appropriations as issued or made therefor by the Town Board. (c) The Town Board shall establish a CAC reserve account. Monies therein may be used only for the purposes of the CAC. Unless used for purposes set forth in an annual budget or use plan as submitted to the Town Board, all monies proposed to be added to or expended from this account must first be approved by the Town Board, with the CAC acting in an advisory role. Notwithstanding this general outline as to the purposes and functioning of such reserve fund, nothing herein shall supersede the General Municipal Law, Local Finance Law, and other laws and regulations pertaining to or regulating the accumulation, use, and disbursement of public and reserve funds. All rules for reserve funds, both type and specific funds, shall be observed, and such fund shall be created by a separate authorizing resolution of the Town Board. 5. The Town Board shall immediately set about advertising for appointments, conduct reviews and interviews as desired or necessary, and by future resolution determine the initial number of committee members and appointments and terms for such seats and initial appointees. 6. A copy of these resolutions shall, pursuant to said § 239-x(7), be filed with the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation within 30 days of the date of adoption hereof. January 16, 2019 30 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: 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 January 16, 2019. RESOLUTION HIRING PART TIME SEASONAL EMPLOYEE FOR PARKS & RECREATION FOR THE TOWN OF LANSING RESOLUTION 19-50 RESOLUTION HIRING PART TIME SEASONAL EMPLOYEE FOR PARKS & RECREATION FOR THE TOWN OF LANSING The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, there is a need for a Laborer position at the Town of Lansing; and WHEREAS, said position has been classified and deemed as a Civil Service Recreation Assistant, position by the Tompkins County Department of Personnel; and WHEREAS, Owen Davis has been identified as a qualified Laborer candidate; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Supervisor has recommended that the above position be filled at the Town of Lansing; and WHEREAS, upon a review and discussion of the matter, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby: RESOLVED, that effective January 22, 2019, Owen Davis will be paid at a rate of $11.10 per hour, be and hereby is approved to be employed as a Laborer, in the Town of Lansing; 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 January 16, 2019. RESOLUTION RESTATING, REAPPROVING FRONT END LOADER LEASE RESOLUTION 19-51 RESOLUTION RESTATING, REAPPROVING FRONT END LOADER LEASE RE: Master Lease Purchase Agreement dated as of 1/11/2019 between Lease Servicing Center, Inc. dba National Cooperative Leasing (Lessor) and Town of Lansing, New York (Lessee) and Schedule No. 001 thereto dated as of January 11, 2019. January 16, 2019 31 At a duly called meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing (the “Governing Body” of the Lessee Town of Lansing, as defined in the Agreement), held on January 16, 2019, the following resolution was introduced and adopted: BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of Lessee as follows: 1. Determination of Need. The Governing Body of Lessee has determined that a true and very real need exists for the acquisition of the Equipment described on Exhibit A of Schedule No. 001 to the Master Lease Purchase Agreement dated as of 1/11/2019, between Town of Lansing, New York (Lessee) and Lease Servicing Center, Inc. dba National Cooperative Leasing (Lessor). 2. Approval and Authorization. The Governing Body of Lessee has determined that the Agreement and Schedule, substantially in the form presented to this meeting, are in the best interests of the Lessee for the acquisition of such Equipment, and the Governing Body hereby approves the entering into of the Agreement and Schedule by the Lessee and hereby designates and authorizes the following person(s) to execute and deliver the Agreement and Schedule on Lessee’s behalf with such changes thereto as such person(s) deem(s) appropriate, and any related documents, including any Escrow Agreement, necessary to the consummation of the transaction contemplated by the Agreement and Schedule. Town of Lansing, New York authorizes the Town Supervisor to enter into a 5 Year Lease/Purchase Agreement with Lease Servicing Center, Inc. dba National Cooperative Leasing to finance the purchase of a New 2018 Case 821G Wheel Loader and New 2018 Case 821G/4.0 CU YD W/CNH JRB Coupler listed on Exhibit A in the amount of $172,714.76 purchased from Monroe Tractor with 5 annual payments of $38,491.07 starting 02/22/2019. Authorized Individual(s): Edward LaVigne - Town Supervisor Charlie Purcell – Town Highway Superintendent The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolutions as set forth above was duly motioned by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, duly seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on January 16, 2019. 3. Adoption of Resolution. The signatures below from the designated individuals from the Governing Body of the Lessee evidence the adoption by the Governing Body of this Resolution. By: _______________________________________ Debbie Munson, Town Clerk Attested By: By: _______________________________________ Charlie Purcell, Town Highway Superintendent APPROVE AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND SUPERVISOR’S REPORT RESOLUTION 19-52 The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of December 2018, to all Board Members and to the Town Clerk. The Supervisor’s Report was reviewed by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore. The bills were reviewed by Councilperson Andra Benson, and Supervisor Edward LaVigne. January 16, 2019 32 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 # 013 DATED 1/16/2019 AUDITED VOUCHER #’s 1166 - 1229 PREPAY VOUCHER #’s 1166 - 1167 AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #’s 97 – 104 PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #’s 97 – 100 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 74,091.86 HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 63,250.58 LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 1,540.56 LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 3,587.59 TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 44,742.16 WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1-) $ 153.95 DRAINAGE DISTRICTS (SDD1,2,4,5,6,7,8) $ 878.00 DRAKE RD – CWD#4 (HA) $ 1,591.00 CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 001 DATED 1/16/2019 AUDITED VOUCHER #’s 1 - 37 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 22,092.33 HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 41,911.31 DRAKE RD – CWD#4 (HA) $ 5,585.70 WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1-) $ 3,113.73 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS GENERAL FUND A 12/31/2018 Board Meeting FROM TO FOR AMOUNT A599 A1110.120 From Fund Balance to Justices - Personal Srvcs $ 2,640.00 Additional Time worked- Incs PR#1 &12/31/18 A599 A1110.130 From Fund Balance to Justices - Personal Srvcs $ 1,688.00 Additional Time worked- Incs PR#1 &12/31/18 A599 A1410.110 From Fund Balance to Deputy Clerk - Personal Srvcs $ 586.00 Additional Time worked- Incs PR#1 &12/31/18 A599 A1410.130 From Fund Balance to Clerk - Personal Srvcs $ 1,172.00 Additional Time worked- Incs PR#1 &12/31/18 A599 A1410.400 From Fund Balance to Clerk - Contractual $ 145.00 January 16, 2019 33 Additional Monies needed A599 A1440.403 From Fund Balance to Engineering Transportation $ 558.00 Additional Monies needed A599 A1440.406 From Fund Balance to Engineering Misc Water Dists $ 358.00 Additional Monies needed A599 A1610.400 From Fund Balance to Technology Contractual $ 740.00 Additional Monies needed A599 A1620.400 From Fund Balance to Town Hall Contractual $ 431.00 Additional Monies needed A599 A1620.403 From Fund Balance to Buildings Electric $ 350.00 Additional Monies needed A599 A1630.400 From Fund Balance to Community Center Contractual $ 320.00 Additional Monies needed A599 A3120.110 From Fund Balance to Police - Personal Srvcs $ 4.00 Additional Monies needed A599 A3310.110 From Fund Balance to Traffic Control-Hwy - Personal Srvcs $ 357.00 Additional Time worked- Incs PR#1 &12/31/18 A599 A5132.405 From Fund Balance to Hwy Garage Repairs $ 761.00 Additional Monies needed A599 A7020.110 From Fund Balance to Parks Clerk - Personal Srvcs $ 875.00 Additional Time worked- Incs PR#1 &12/31/18 A599 A7020.120 From Fund Balance to Rec Supervisor - Personal Srvcs $ 3,108.00 Additional Time worked- Incs PR#1 &12/31/18 A599 A7140.400 From Fund Balance to Playground/Rec Fields Cont $ 14.00 Additional Monies needed A599 A7320.110 From Fund Balance to Youth Servcies Personal $ 12.00 Additional Time worked- Incs PR#1 &12/31/18 GENERAL FUND B 12/31/2018 Board Meeting FROM TO FOR AMOUNT B599 B3620.110 From Fund Balance to Zoning,Code Clerk $ 1,658.00 Additional Time worked- Incs PR#1 &12/31/18 B599 B3620.120 From Fund Balance to Zoning,Code Clerk $ 4,397.00 Additional Time worked- Incs PR#1 &12/31/18 B599 B8010.402 From Fund Balance to Zoning,Legal Fees $ 7,046.00 Additional needed B599 B8020.402 From Fund Balance to Planning Board Legal Fees $ 368.00 Additional needed B599 B9089.800 From Fund Balance to Medicare $ 96.00 Additional needed HIGHWAY FUND DA 12/31/2018 Board Meeting FROM TO FOR AMOUNT DA599 DA5130.200 From Fund Balance to Machinery Equipment $ 71,067.00 2019 International Resolution 18-55 DA599 DA5130.400 From Fund Balance to Machinery Contractual $ 2,372.00 Additional needed DA599 DA5142.100 From Fund Balance to Snow Removal Town Pers Srvcs $ 22,406.00 Additional Time worked- Incs PR#1 &12/31/18 January 16, 2019 34 DA599 DA5142.400 From Fund Balance to Snow Removal Town Contractual $ 36,063.00 Additional needed DA599 DA5148.100 From Fund Balance to Snow Removal Other Pers Srvcs $ 18,231.00 Additional Time worked- Incs PR#1 &12/31/18 HIGHWAY FUND DB 12/31/2018 Board Meeting FROM TO FOR AMOUNT DB599 DB5110.200 From Fund Balance to Machinery Equipment $ 71,067.00 2019 International Resolution 18-55 WARREN RD LIGHTING DISTRICT - SL2 12/31/2018 Board Meeting FROM TO FOR AMOUNT SL2-599 SL2- 5182.400 From Fund Balance to Contractual $ 680.00 Additional needed LAKEWATCH LIGHTING DISTRICT - SL3 12/31/2018 Board Meeting FROM TO FOR AMOUNT SL3-599 SL3- 5182.400 From Fund Balance to Contractual $ 356.00 Additional needed WATER DISTRICT SW 12/31/2018 Board Meeting FROM TO FOR AMOUNT SW599 SW8310.100 From Fund Balance to Water Admin - Personal Srvcs $ 2,562.00 Additional Time worked- Incs PR#1 &12/31/18 SW599 SW8340.200 From Fund Balance to Transmission & Dist Equip $ 35,519.00 2019 International Resolution 18-55 Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried and duly adopted on January 16, 2019. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Joseph Wetmore - reported the following: Website:  Working with Patrick Tyrrell  $10,000 to $15,000  Supervisor Edward LaVigne, noted the Village of Lansing Website is straight forward. He stated, the Town Board needs an action plan Cameras:  For filming meetings  Possibly live stream meetings  $10,000 to $15,000 to set up  Supervisor Edward LaVigne, noted Chris Williams recommended something for $1,000 January 16, 2019 35 Town Board Discussion:  Microphones should also be upgraded  Security cameras  Handicap / Accessible door should be installed before security cameras  Website changeover will be lots of work for Town of Lansing person Andra Benson - reported the following: Library: Working on budget and finance Cayuga Medical:  Trying to get a meeting scheduled  Supervisor, Edward LaVigne, suggested a trauma center on this side of Cayuga Lake Internal Audit:  Completed today – due January 20, 2019  Charmagne asked departments for specific documents  Went “full circle” through different departments  Money goes right to the bank Katrina Binkewicz - reported the following: Salt Point: Working with Patrick Tyrrell on a pier for Salt Point Doug Dake - reported the following: Planning Board: Mike Long already gave report Pee Wee Wrestling: He is enjoying coaching TOWN COUNSEL REPORT Guy Krogh - reported the following: Water and Sewer:  CWDX5 (Peruville Road) – waiting for final approval from NYS Comptroller’s Office  CWDX3 (Conlon, Buck Road, etc.) – waiting for it to go to Finance Section at NYS Comptroller’s Office  Intermunicipal Agreement o Moving to one integrated agreement o Cherry Road, Warren Road, District One – no expansion on any of the districts o Completed February or March o Improving formula for Town of Lansing BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Edward LaVigne - reported the following: Solar Policy:  Town Board should be reviewing policy of alternative energy Step Program:  Reviewing the employee step program o May stretch it out, so employees do not hit the maximum pay so quickly Cornerstone:  Phase Two – preliminary discussions Accessible Doors:  Front door about $15,000  Bathroom door about $2,500 each January 16, 2019 36 Generator:  Town Hall – getting quotes Bar-B-Que Pavilion:  Trusses here - start date depends on weather  Water and electric lines will go to pavilion TCAT Bus Stop:  Electric line from pavilion to bus stop - Joe will contact TCAT and see if they will pay for this (about $2,000) Myers Park:  Update electric  Possibly have Festival of Lights After School Programs:  Possibly have programs at the Library, Mall or YMCA Banner Policy:  Masons asked to put banner up o Looking for new members o Active community participant o Not political o Currently no banner policy  Ok to put banner up Dog Park:  Proposed at Lansing Trail, by parking lot  Joe will take the lead on this Fund Balance:  Final numbers will be completed in about two (2) weeks  Put money in reserve’s now Mortgage Tax:  Projected $250,000  Actual $529,000 A SHORT BREAK WAS TAKEN 8:42 PM TO 8:53 PM MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION Supervisor Edward LaVigne, moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MEDICAL, FINANCIAL, CREDIT OR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OF A PARTICULAR PERSON/CORP, OR MATTERS LEADING TO SAID DISMISSAL, REMOVAL, PROMOTION, APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, DISCIPLINE, DEMOTION, OR SUSPENSION AT 8:53 PM. Councilperson Andra Benson, seconded the motion. All in Favor - 5 Opposed - 0 MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION Supervisor Edward LaVigne, moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:56 PM. Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, seconded the motion. All in Favor - 5 Opposed - 0 MOTION TO APPROVE HIRING PAUL SYLVESTRI, ESQ., AND THE HARTER- SECREST FIRM, ROCHESTER, NY, AS CONSULTING AND SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR LANSING ROD & GUN MATTERS January 16, 2019 37 Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved TO APPROVE HIRING PAUL SYLVESTRI, ESQ., AND THE HARTER-SECREST FIRM, ROCHESTER, NY, AS CONSULTING AND SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR LANSING ROD & GUN MATTERS, SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING ZBA APPEAL AND ANY RESULTING CHALLENGE OR ARTICLE 78 ACTION, WITH PRIMARY CONTACT TO BE WITH SUPERVISOR AND ZBA CHAIR, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT UPON REVIEW AND DETERMINATION THAT THE SAME IS ACCEPTABLE AND IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE TOWN Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, seconded the motion. All in Favor - 5 Opposed - 0 ADJOURN MEETING Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 9:59p.m. Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk. Minutes, after Executive Session, were taken by Town Counsel, Guy Krogh and executed by the Town Clerk. Respectfully submitted, Deborah K. Munson Town Clerk