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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-13 February 13, 2019 1 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING February 13, 2019 A Regular Meeting of the Lansing Town Board was held at the Town Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY on the above date at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor, Edward LaVigne, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll call by Deborah K. Munson, Town Clerk, showed the following to be PRESENT: Andra Benson, Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, Councilperson Doug Dake, Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson Edward LaVigne, Supervisor ABSENT: No one absent ALSO PRESENT: Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, Charlie “Cricket” Purcell, Highway Superintendent, Patrick Tyrrell, Parks and Recreation Supervisor, John O’Neill, Village of Lansing, Mike Sigler, Tompkins County Legislator, Dan Veaner, Lansing Star, Andrew Sullivan, The Ithaca Times/Lansing Ledger, Jeff Norman, Joe Williams, Judy Drake, Ted Laux, Connie Wilcox, Tom Policay, George (Gus) Isaac and many of his relatives and friends, and a few other attendees. RESOLUTION HONORING GEORGE (GUS) ISAAC RESOLUTION 19-53 RESOLUTION HONORING GEORGE (GUS) ISAAC The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, George (Gus) Isaac, is a lifelong resident of the Town of Lansing, having been born on Myers Heights Road (Syrian Hill) on August 10, 1923 overlooking the Cayuga Salt Plant. He worked in the Cayuga Salt Plant until he was drafted into World War II; and WHEREAS, Corporal Isaac, served in the Army with Company L, 30th Infantry 3rd Division through a total of nine countries in Northern Africa and Europe during World War II. Additionally, he was in three invasions and served twenty-four (24) months without leave; and WHEREAS, Corporal Isaac, earned the Purple Heart at Anzio and the Bronze Star and French Citation Legionnaires Medal at the Battle of Colomar Pocket. During the battle, he rebuilt a bridge with two comrades under continued enemy tank and machine gun fire, allowing allied troops to retreat to defensive positions; and WHEREAS, Corporal Isaac, also earned the Division Patch, Overseas Patch, French Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Medal, and Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. On July 11, 2011, Corporal Isaac also received the Legion of Honor from French President Nicholas Sarkozy for his contributions toward liberating France during World War II; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing is grateful for George Isaac’s lifelong service to, and friendship within, our community; and WHEREAS, upon a review and discussion of the matter, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby: RESOLVED, that the Lansing Town Board declares the fishing cove North of Salt Point Peninsula, ‘George Isaac Cove’. This designation will be etched on a plaque that will be posted at the boat launch in Salt Point Nature Area. February 13, 2019 2 The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 13, 2019. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR - No one addressed the Town Board. LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY REPORT – CHRISTINE EISENHUT The following report was available as a handout. TOWN BOARD UPDATES FROM THE LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY February 13, 2019 1. The North Country Trail and the Kitchen Sink with Joan H. Young adventurer · speaker · writer Tuesday February 12th @ 6:30pm Enjoy a fast-paced slide show about the North Country National Scenic Trail and its unique experiences. 2. YouthLAB (Library Advisory Board)– First Monday of the Month starting, 2/4, 6:00pm-7:30pm Students in grades 5-8 are invited to join in a monthly meeting to discuss future library programs and ideas. 3. HAPPY TALK - Early Communication Through Sign + Song Fridays @ 10:30am, February 8th - March 1st Learn baby sign and early communication strategies though classic children’s music and play experiences. 4. Book Club for Adults Tuesday, 2/26, 7-8:30pm “Ordinary Grace” by William Kent Krueger. 5. Bedtime Math’s Crazy 8’s – Tuesdays 2/5-3/5, 3:30pm-4:30pm, a new kind of club where 3rd and 4th graders build, move and make music while learning math. Please call the library to register. 6. Artwork on Display January and February – Water color paintings by Bethany LeBlanc. The vibrant and playful water color paintings of this Ithaca artist capture dreamlike landscapes that range from surreal and enchanting to peaceful and soothing. Ongoing programs at the library: a. T’ai Chi – Tuesdays 11:30am – 12:30pm, Thursdays 2:30pm-3:30pm b. Story Time – Tuesdays 1pm, Thursdays 10am c. Mah Jongg – Wednesdays 1:00pm-4:00pm Museum passes and Empire Passes are available. The library offers free printing, copying, scanning and faxing and extra computer time for those who are looking for a job. Ask for details at the Circulation Desk. The library will be closed on Monday, February 18th in observance of Presidents’ Day. February 13, 2019 3 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 February 2019  LYS January meeting was tabled so folks could attend the bullying session held at the High School the same evening.  Parent survey will go “live” in February, results to come in the fall.  Believe it or not planning will begin in February for the 32nd annual spaghetti dinner held in the spring.  LYS is recruiting new members, meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month 7:00 PM in the middle school library.  Programs Include: o Mondays- Lego's 1/14-2/25 o Tuesdays -Outdoor Adventures 1/15-2/26 o Wednesdays- Dungeons and Dragons 1/16-2/27 o Thursdays Video Gamers 1/17-2/28 o Fridays - Youth Employment/ High School Helpers - throughout the school year PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT – PATRICK TYRRELL Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available as a handout. Parks & Recreation 2/13/19 Town Board Meeting RECREATION -Online registrations and reservations are going well, Intern, Owen Davis, has been working on the software and is doing a great job -We have done an inventory on sports equipment and replaced some football and baseball/softball equipment -Travel basketball season is wrapping up, gym time has been difficult to come by, school has been great to work with, but we need more gym space in Lansing -We had meetings with some Varsity coaches, so we can better establish continuity from our level to theirs -Owen has been working on a players, coaches and parent code of conduct for our department, so everyone knows expectations -We took a whole truckload of computer equipment to the recycling center PARKS -We have received permits on dredging the marina and building a new bulkhead along the channel, they expire 12/31/21 -The Music in the Park schedule is attached -Ludlowville concert still needs to be booked, have calls out now -We have been doing dock work in Myers Park Marina -We have redesigned and updated our Myers Park camping brochure February 13, 2019 4 -We have put together new entrance and exit signs for Myers Park, just to give a cleaner more professional look -Met with Salt Point Committee (discussed several ideas including a possible pier) -Meeting with Trails Committee next week Supervisor, Edward LaVigne, stated the Town is trying to get grant money to pay for the new bulkhead wall along the channel. Lansing Parks & Recreation Department invites you to bring your lawn chairs and enjoy pleasant Thursday evenings on the lake at Myers Park listening to some great bands. FOOD and ICE CREAM TRUCKS/Salt Point Brewery Company 2019 Myers Park Concert Series Line-Up July 11 – 6:30 – Steve Southworth & Rockabilly Rays - Is a professional, non-stop, move your feet, fun, tribute band playing tunes from the 50’s & 60’s. Everyone loves the rockabilly sound of Steve Southworth. This band has been a staple performance in the Ithaca area for over 20 years. They are a very talented bunch of fellas with a sound that’s hard to beat! July 18 – 6:30 – Tailor Made - Tink Bennett & Tailor Made have been performing and opening for national acts in the Central New York area and beyond for over 30 years! Each musician brings a career of professional performing, recording and entertaining experiences to every show! They have opened for Lady Antebellum, Charlie Daniels, Josh Thompson, Sammy Kershaw and Molly Hatchett, to name only a few. July 25 – 6:30 – Smoking Loons - Blending acoustic and rock elements… From the Stones and Van Morrison to Weezer and Sublime. August 1 – 6:30 – City Limits - Is a high-energy blues-rock band with a three piece horn section playing tunes from classic rock and soul to contemporary blues. Dan Paolangeli guitar, Andy Lockwood vocals, Glen Porter drums, Lisa Bloom bass, Bob Fisher trumpet, Jim Hull trombone, and Robert Sarachan sax & keyboard, cover tunes from the Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, Blues Brothers and Joe Cocker to Lennie Kravitz, Anderson East and Joe Bonamassa. August 8 – 6:30 – The Destination Band - Is a 9-pc. dance band with its musical focus in the genres of R&B, Latin influenced material, Swing and Funk/Disco. Three outstanding vocalists and four horns set this group apart from virtually every other group in the CNY area. The band’s “A”-list repertoire is built around the power of the horns. No other group in the area can match the dynamics and crowd-motivating force of The Destination. August 15 – 6:30 – Iron Horse - Central New York’s premiere Southern Rock Band and one of the Concert Series original big draws. This band has 130 years of collective stage experience and interacts with every crowd in any venue. They are known as one of Ithaca NY’s favorite local bands. Band lineup is Lansing’s own Mark Armstrong (lead singer), Shawn Manning (lead, vocalist), Steve Peck (drummer, vocalist), Ron Brock (bass, vocalist). Get to the park early for this one! August 22 – 6:30 –Bad Alibi - Get ready for the best in classic rock from the 70’s & 80’s. Be sure to bring your dancing shoes as Bad Alibi will have Myers Park “rockin” MUSIC IN THE PARK February 13, 2019 5 all night long! Bad Alibi is Dan Dobell on guitar & vocals, Sergio Pedro on bass & vocals, Lansing’s own Rob Romano on keyboards & vocals and Scott Hollister on drums. Admission is free but donations will be appreciated! HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT – CHARLIE “CRICKET” PURCELL Cricket reported the following: Plowing Snow: There are ten (10) plow runs and it takes about two and a half (2.5) hours to complete each one. All plow trucks start at the same time. Salmon Creek Dredging: Hope to complete dredging by March 2019. B-B-Q Pavilion and Bus Stop Shelter: Will work on these when the weather breaks. 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 February 13, 2019 Hello and thank you for having me again. I also want to thank Marcia Lynch, the County’s Public Information Officer. I draw liberally from her reports on County business. The Alcohol & Drug Council of Tompkins County is setting up a detox facility for those looking to recover from drug addiction right here in Lansing. The facility will be at 2353 N. Triphammer Road in the Village of Lansing and will be the first in Tompkins County to provide access for addiction treatment services 7 days/week and a medically- supervised detox and stabilization unit with 40 beds. Ithaca native and local physician, Dr. John-Paul Mead, will serve as Medical Director of this program. The Open Access component of this program will begin operating this month thanks to a $450,000 state grant. The residential detox and stabilization portion will follow as additional funding is secured and renovations are made to create an appropriate, healthy residential space. This recovery facility will offer a safe, easily accessible and stigma-free environment for people with substance use disorders to seek help whenever they are ready - at any time of the day or night. Clinicians will make assessments and work with each person to determine the most appropriate level of care. Partner agencies and peer advocates will also help support a continuum of care along the entire path to long-term, sustainable recovery, by offering ongoing medical, mental health, advocacy, legal, housing, employment, and social services, to more effectively and holistically address this public health crisis in our region. This project doesn’t come without concerns. Some worry this will attract more drug use near the center. This should not be the case as it’s a secure facility. It’s for people who want to get off drugs, so it shouldn’t see traffic from participants since once they detox, they are placed in other programs off site. If you have any concerns, call or email me and I’ll address them as best I can or get you in touch with the folks who can. U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer launched a major push to secure a $10 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to complete critical upgrades to the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport last week. He was at the airport and called on the FAA to immediately give full and fair consideration to its application for grant funding and pledged his full support for the vital project. He’s February 13, 2019 6 trying to secure $10 million in funding through the Federal AIP for Phase 2: the construction of a post-security arrival/departure concourse and new jet bridges. He said, “The time is now for the Federal Government to step in and be a partner in the community’s efforts to lead Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport down the runway to success. A modernized and well-appointed facility will be just the thing to help the economy of the Southern Tier to takeoff, and I’m here to tell you that I’ll do everything in my power to make that happen.” The Legislature, by unanimous vote, approved a resolution once again urging the United States Congress to approve the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, a bill currently pending in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Legislature endorses a carbon fee and dividend and urges Congress to enact it into law. We passed a similar resolution two years ago. The Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act would establish a steadily increasing fee on fossil fuels at the point of their entry into the economy. The main reason I can support this and did two years ago is, the act would return all revenues (minus 3% for administration) to each American as a monthly dividend to offset expected higher prices for goods and services. Also, we approved unanimously that February 2019 is African American History Month in Tompkins County. The Pan-African Flag will be flown on the County’s flagpoles during African American History Month. Lastly, we scheduled a public hearing for February 19, 5:30 p.m. on a proposed charter change needed regarding appointment of a Director of Veterans Services. The new Local Law would amend the County Charter to designate the County Administrator (instead of the Legislature) as appointing authority for the position to make provisions consistent with New York State Executive Law. The hearing will be held at County Legislature Chambers, 121 E. Court Street, Ithaca. AIRPORT SERVICE BOARD – EDWARD LAVIGNE Ed reported the following:  Students may be surveyed to find out which countries they need air transportation to and what businesses they would like here  Looking at Toronto for destination flights  Looking at New York City for same day business trip flights (round trip the same day)  Hope to bring business to Lansing PLANNING CONSULTANT REPORT – MICHAEL LONG The following report was available as a handout. Supervisor, Edward LaVigne, reviewed the information pertaining to “Grant Work Shops”.  Sewer Projects – Village of Cayuga Heights, Village of Lansing and Town of Lansing o Private developer’s 325 foot sewer line - Tim Buhl is preparing the MPR revised 5/14/2018 – Public Hearing – May 16, 2018. o Approved by the Town Board at the June 6, 2018 meeting. o “Big 6 – Sewer Committee Quarterly meeting” – held Nov. 5, 2018. o Warren Road Sewer District agreement proposed to be amended to include additional housing units and the Sewer District #1. Draft Language Mtg. Jan. 14 2019 with Village of Cayuga Heights and Village of Lansing. Guy received comments from VCH and is updating.  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). February 13, 2019 7 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. o SEQRA / NEPA Response letter sent to DOT 1/30/2019.  Novalane – SWPPP review and as built drawings – TG Miller and John Andersson. o Roadway dedication by Town Board.  NYSEDA - $5,000 Grant Award – Pat is also getting Myers Park estimates for LED lighting improvements – additional NYSERDA grants funds may be available and potential other grants to match  Grant Work Shops – Tompkins County Programs - must be logged into the Tompkins County grants web site program application. (Municipal and 501(c)3 designation required). o Community Events applications $500-$3,000 due Feb 28th with 50% match required – Tourism event to draw people from outside counties / overnight stays. o Parks Grant – Landscaping at Myers Park – up to $5,000 – grants open March 5th. Can request funding for plant materials – local share labor, equipment, etc. Pat and Katrina have developed a planting plan and received price quotes. o Tourism Feasibility Study - $25,000 max – 100% grant possible – assistance to develop a master plan to encourage overnight stays and increase bed tax. o Housing Infrastructure Grant –Recommend Traffic and stormwater study at Cornerstone Phase 2 project – up to $10,000 with 10% local match.  Planning Board Project Updates – 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. Continued discussion 2/11/2019 mtg. o Sub-Committee is working on the Schedule I - table of Land Uses – meeting January 14, 2019 at 5:00 PM 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. Engineer submittal of revised SWPPP anticipated 2/15/2019. February 13, 2019 8 o Revised Site plan being submitted with shallow pond, etc. 2/25/2019. o NEXAMP Solar Farm – 339 Jerry Smith Road – Sketch Plan review Meeting 9/24/2018. Waiting for stormwater plan review and 239 Review. Agriculture reclamation plan drafted.  Lead Agency designation – coordinated review  NYS Ag and Markets review  Agriculture Reclamation Plan – TG Miller review comments 2/4/2019.  Discussion of recommendation of PILOT agreement – Feb 11, 2019.  SEQRA / Site Plan Approval – Feb 25 or March 11, 2019 mtg. o OSMICA - 59 Emmons Road – B&B and Event Facility in historic Barn  Sketch Plan review Jan 14, 2019  Public Hearing - opened Jan 28, 2019.  SEQRA / Site Plan Review – Feb 25, 2019. o NYS DOT – Subdivision request – Tompkins County  Response required about the Monroe Co v. City of Rochester regarding review procedure. (similar to NYSEG Cell Tower Project). o Zarate – 2 lot subdivision at 426 Davis Road  Public Hearing / SEQRA / Approval – Feb 25, 2019 o Konowalow & Rosenkrantz – 2 lot subdivision on Algerine Road  Public Hearing / SEQRA / Approval – March 11, 2019. ENGINEER’S REPORT – DAVE HERRICK No report. AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE REPORT – CONNIE WILCOX Connie reported the following: Last meeting was February 4, 2019  Continue to review the draft matrix – land uses and activities  Reviewed the zoning map – Mike is getting them an updated map Solar Law Draft – will be discussed more at the next meeting – some concerns are:  Taking up a lot of farm land  Farmer was renting land and now the land owner leased for solar facility  How green is solar  Decommissioning the solar panels  How are “bad” panels disposed of  Farmers want to know the facts about solar Farmers do not think they are being heard  Maybe have a joint meeting with the Agriculture Committee and the Planning Board Councilperson, Doug Dake, stated many of these items have been addressed at the Planning Board Meetings and he invited the Agriculture Committee to come to the Planning Board Meetings. MOTION AUTHORIZING TOWN OF LANSING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN MUNICIPAL SOLUTIONS, INC. GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES TWO YEAR RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH THE TOWN OF LANSING, DATED MARCH 20, 2019 Councilperson Doug Dake, moved TO AUTHORIZE TOWN OF LANSING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN MUNICIPAL SOLUTIONS, INC. GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES TWO YEAR RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH THE TOWN OF LANSING, DATED MARCH 20, 2019. Councilperson Andra Benson, seconded the motion. All in Favor - 5 Opposed - 0 February 13, 2019 9 RESOLUTION FILLING TOWN PLANNER POSITION AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF FORM MSD 428, AND FURTHER APPROVING CONSULTING AGREEMENT TO COVER PLANNING TRANSITIONAL PERIOD Supervisor, Edward LaVigne, reported Mike Long has been an exceptional planner, but the Town of Lansing is growing and needs a full time planner. He stated, Mike was offered the full time planner position. Ed noted, Mike will continue working through the transition. RESOLUTION 19-54 RESOLUTION FILLING TOWN PLANNER POSITION AND AUTHORIZING FILING OF FORM MSD 428, AND FURTHER APPROVING CONSULTING AGREEMENT TO COVER PLANNING TRANSITIONAL PERIOD The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has had an open roster position for a Town Planner for general land use planning and as supervisor for the Planning and Code Office, and for the last 4-5 years the Town has made ends meet with a consulting planner, and the primary purpose of the use of such consulting planner included completion of the Comprehensive Plan and determining, based upon services and growth, what the needs of the Town were relative to a part-, intermediate-, or full-time Planner; and WHEREAS, the Town’s consulting planner was highly successful in helping the Town achieve both tasks and goals, along with a plethora of other planning reviews and projects; and WHEREAS, a position was opened and applications received through County Personnel/Human Resources Department, and a candidate was selected and the terms of employment have been decided upon, and such candidate will be provisionally appointed given there is no current eligible list for such position; and WHEREAS, the candidate cannot start upon a part-time basis until March 25, 2019, and cannot transition into full-time until May 13, 2019, both due to the need to close out other jobs, but such candidate is willing to work as a consultant until such start date, and such consulting agreement has been delivered to, reviewed, and approved by the Town; and WHEREAS, in consideration of and deliberation upon the foregoing and the needs of the Town, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED as follows: 1. Carrie J. Randall (“Planner”) be and hereby is appointed as Town Planner, part- time, effective March 25, 2019, at up to 20 hours per week, to be paid pro -rated and based upon the salary for such position, with all benefits to be provided for such position as if it were filled at all times as a full-time position, each commensurate with the benefits of all other employees and officers of the Town per existing Town policies. 2. Such position shall be as Director of Planning, a supervisory and FLSA-exempt, salaried position in the competitive class, at a salary of $85,000 per year, with all perquisites and benefits to be per existing Town policies as if such position were filled full-time regardless of the hours worked. Such appointment is provisional until qualified per NYS and Tompkins County Civil Service Rules. 3. The Town Supervisor is authorized to file the form MSD 428 making such appointment upon such terms. 4. Until the date of appointment, the consulting agreement by and between the Town and such Planner be and hereby is approved, and the Town Supervisor may sign and execute the same by, for, on behalf of, and in the name of the Town of Lansing. February 13, 2019 10 The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Doug Dake, duly seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 13, 2019. RESOLUTION APPROVING UPDATED PLANNING CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH FINGER LAKES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Supervisor, Edward LaVigne, stated Mike will continue to work on grants. RESOLUTION 19-55 RESOLUTION APPROVING UPDATED PLANNING CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH FINGER LAKES PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing is filling its open roster position for a Town Planner for general land use planning and as supervisor for the Planning and Code Office, and for the last 4-5 years the Town has made ends meet with a consulting planner (Mike Long and Finger Lakes Planning and Development, the “Planning Consultant”), and the primary purposes of the use of such consulting planner included general services and the development and completion of the Comprehensive Plan, and such Planning Consultant was highly successful on many levels in assisting the Town with planning, capital planning, and achieving specific goals, such as completion of the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning Consultant has offered to assist with the transition to a Town Planner and remain on board until February 28, 2019 upon the existing consulting agreement, as well as to commence as of March 1, 2019 under a new and updated consulting agreement to continue to assist, including with additional work focused on capital planning; and WHEREAS, such agreement has been reviewed by and is generally acceptable to the Town Board, and upon consideration and deliberation upon the foregoing, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the updated Planning Consultancy Agreement be and hereby i s approved, and that the Town Supervisor may sign and execute the same by, for, on behalf of, and in the name of the Town of Lansing. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Doug Dake, duly seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 13, 2019. February 13, 2019 11 RESOLUTION APPOINTING KATHY OVERTON AND DENNIS MOGIL TO THE LANSING HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD RESOLUTION 19-56 RESOLUTION APPOINTING KATHY OVERTON AND DENNIS MOGIL TO THE LANSING HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board. WHEREAS, the five year term, for Joyce Rendano, on the Board of the Lansing Housing Authority expired on December 31, 2018, and she does not wish to remain on the Board as a member; and WHEREAS, the Town has identified two vacancies; and WHEREAS, the Lansing Housing Authority Board has recommended the appointment of Kathy Overton and Dennis Mogil for five year terms; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby: RESOLVED, that Kathy Overton and Dennis Mogil be and hereby are appointed to 5-year terms on the Lansing Housing Authority Board, effective February 13, 2019 through December 31, 2023. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 13, 2019. TOWN CLERK’S PRESENTATION OF NYS COMPTROLLER’S PERMISSION TO ESTABLISH CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION 5 Town Clerk, Deborah Munson, received the order from the NYS Comptroller giving the Town of Lansing permission to establish Consolidated Water District Extension Number 5. The order was filed in the Town Clerk’s Office on February 4, 2019. Per Town Law § 209-f(4) the Town Clerk is officially presenting this to the Town Board. RESOLUTION AND FINAL ORDER APPROVING CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION #5 (PERUVILLE ROAD) RESOLUTION 19-57 RESOLUTION AND FINAL ORDER APPROVING CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION #5 (PERUVILLE ROAD) The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town has long considered and examined a Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District (“CWD”) extension along Peruville Road, both in reply to neighborhood requests and to have a looped connection along SR 34 towards Town Barn Road and the 4-Corners Area, and prior feasibility studies and cost analyses resulted in the project being feasible, and a petition was carried door-to-door to verify that sufficient landowner support existed prior to initiating an Article 12-A proceeding for establishing a water district extension (herein, Consolidated Water District Extension Number 5, or February 13, 2019 12 “CWDX5”), and 100% of the landowners signed the petition in support of extending the municipal water system and the creation of a new water district extension; and WHEREAS, a formal Engineer’s Map, Plan and Report (the “MPR”) was authorized, prepared, filed in the Town Clerk’s office and deemed complete and in accord with the requirements of Town Law Article 12-A (including §§ 209-c and 209-d therein), including but not limited to a description of the boundaries of the Extension, the improvements proposed, consisting of the construction of such water system, for which system water will be purchased from Bolton Point and the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District, the maximum amount proposed to be ex pended for such improvements, the proposed method of financing to be employed, the fact that a map and plan describing the same were and remain on file in the Town Clerk’s Office for public inspection, and further duly specifying the date, time, and location of a public hearing, which public hearing was duly held at the Lansing Town Hall upon June 20, 2018 to consider the establishment of the Extension and the construction of such water system therefor, including the financing and environmental impacts and significance thereof; and WHEREAS, after such public hearing the Town Board did duly and conditionally approve the formation of the Extension, and did further issue a negative declaration of environmental significance, and the Town did thereafter duly publish and post a notice of permissive referendum, no petition or request for a referendum was received, a verification and certification thereof was duly prepared and filed, and an application to the State Comptroller for permission to form the Extension was duly prepared and submitted for formal review; and WHEREAS, the State Comptroller duly granted permission to establish the Extension by order dated January 29, 2019, which order was duly filed with the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing and presented to the Town Board by said Town Clerk at the next meeting held after said Comptroller’s Order was filed with said Town Clerk; and WHEREAS, no additional SEQRA review is necessary or required due to the passage of time, as (i) no significant changes in the property or project have occurred, and (ii) the Town finds that conducting SEQRA review as soon as is possible in relation to any project is consistent with the goals and requirements of SEQRA and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation upon the forgoing, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does duly resolve, determine, declare, and order as follows: 1. The establishment of the Extension be and is hereby approved, and the Extension shall be designated and known as Consolidated Water District No. 5, in the Town o f Lansing, Tompkins County, situate wholly outside of any incorporated village or city, and bounded and described as follows: All those tracts or parcels of land situate in the Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins, State of New York being bounded and described as follows: That the boundaries of said CWD extension are wholly outside the boundaries of any incorporated city or village, and are defined as inclusive of all that land identified and described by metes and bounds in the MPR and the Order Calling a Public Hearing, such descriptions to be deemed duly incorporated herein and being described as follows: “All those tracts or parcels of land situate in the Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins, State of New York being bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point in the centerline of NYS Route 34B (Peruville Road), said point being 297± feet west of the centerline of N. Triphammer Road; thence north 33± feet to the north line of NYS Route 34B; thence 702± feet east along the north line of NYS Route 34B to the southwest corner of tax map parcel 30.-1-17; thence north 165.5± feet to the northwest corner of said parcel; thence easterly a total distance of 541± feet to the northeast corner of tax map parcel 30.-1-21; thence north along the west boundary of tax map parcel 30.-1-23 a distance of 1,383± feet to the northwest corner of said parcel; thence easterly 243± feet to the northeast corner of said parcel; thence south a total distance of 1,611± feet to a point in the south line of NYS Route 34B; thence east along the south line of NYS Route 34B to the northeast corner of tax map parcel 37.1-3-8; thence south 390± feet to the southeast corner of said parcel; thence February 13, 2019 13 westerly a total distance of 903± feet to the southwest corner of tax map parcel 37.1- 3-4.1; thence south 148.5± feet to the southeast corner of tax map parcel 37.1-3-4.2; thence westerly a total distance of 693± feet to the southwest corner of tax map parcel 37.1-3-3; thence north 552± feet along the west boundary of said parcel to the point or place of beginning; all as more particularly shown upon a proposed CWDX5 boundary map contained within the MPR. Such land descriptions being also generally inclusive of the following Town of Lansing tax parcel numbers: 30.-1-17; 30.-1-18; 30.-1-20; 30.-1-21; 30.-1-23; 30.-1-22; 37.1-3-3; 37.1-3-4.2; 37.1-3-4.1; 37.1-3-6; 37.1-3-7; and 37.1-3-8, the assessment maps and property descriptions therefor as are on file with the Tompkins County Clerk’s Office and Tompkins County Assessment Department are further and expressly incorporated herein, and all as more particularly mapped and described in the Extension Map, Plan and Report on file at the Lansing Town Clerk’s Office and in the Public Interest Order for this Extension as dated June 20, 2018. 2. The Extension and water system hereinabove referred to shall be constructed as set forth in the said Order calling a public hearing, at a cost not to exceed $214,400, which is planned to be financed by the issuance of serial bonds of the Town and the assessment, levy and collection of special assessments upon the several lots and parcels of land within the District, which the Town Board determines and specifies are especially benefited thereby, so much upon and from each as shall be in just proportion to the amount of benefit conferred upon the same, to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds and the operation and maintenance costs of such Extension. 3. In accord with Town Law §§ 209-f and 209-g, and within 10 days of the adoption of this Final Order, the Town Clerk shall: (i) if not already filed, file with the Tompkins County Clerk a certificate certifying that no referendum was requested or required in relation to the conditional order approving the Public Interest Order for this Project; (ii) file with the Tompkins County Clerk a certified copy of this Resolution; and (iii) file a certified copy of this Resolution in duplicate with the NYS Department of Audit and Control, Albany, New York. 4. The Town Clerk shall also deliver a certified copy of this Resolution and a copy of the Tompkins County Clerk’s Filing Receipt to the Town’s Bond Counsel promptly after such filing with the County Clerk. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Doug Dake, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson 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 February 13, 2019, as further signified by the signatures of the Town Board below. ________________________________________ Councilperson Andra Benson ________________________________________ Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz ________________________________________ Councilperson Doug Dake ________________________________________ Councilperson Joseph Wetmore February 13, 2019 14 _____________________________________ Supervisor Edward LaVigne RESOLUTION HIRING THOMAS POLICAY AS A LABORER IN AND FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AND SELECTING PROBATIONARY PERIOD THEREFOR RESOLUTION 19-58 RESOLUTION HIRING THOMAS POLICAY AS A LABORER IN AND FOR THE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT AND SELECTING PROBATIONARY PERIOD THEREFOR The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, there is a need for a laborer at the Town of Lansing Highway Department; and WHEREAS, said position has been classified and deemed as a Civil Service Laborer position by the Tompkins County Department of Personnel; and WHEREAS, Thomas Policay has been identified as a qualified candidate; and WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has recommended that Thomas Policay be hired as a laborer at the Town of Lansing Highway Department; and WHEREAS, upon a review and discussion of the matter, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby: RESOLVED, that Thomas Policay be and hereby is approved to be employed as a laborer, Grade A, Step 1, in the Town of Lansing Highway Department, effective March 4, 2019, at a rate of $17.25 per hour, 40 hours per week, and all Town perquisites and benefits as are available to such position; and it is further RESOLVED, that the probationary period be and hereby is scheduled for 26 weeks; and it is further RESOLVED, that the appropriate Town officer be and hereby is authorized to make such changes to the Towns’ employment and civil service rosters, to file the required Civil Service forms to effect such changes per this Resolution, and to file Form 428s, if required. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Doug Dake, duly seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 13, 2019. RESOLUTION STATING OPPOSITION TO THE GOVERNOR’S BUDGET ELIMINATING AID AND INCENTIVES FOR MUNICIPALITIES (AIM) FUNDING RESOLUTION 19-59 RESOLUTION STATING OPPOSITION TO THE GOVERNOR’S BUDGET ELIMINATING AID AND INCENTIVES FOR MUNICIPALITIES (AIM) FUNDING February 13, 2019 15 The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, for many years, New York State has funded the Town of Lansing with unrestricted State Aid, better known as Aid and Incentives to Municipalities (“AIM”); and WHEREAS, AIM has assisted the Town of Lansing in offsetting the regressive property tax in our municipality; and WHEREAS, in the Governor’s proposed 2019-2020 Budget, AIM has been eliminated for towns and villages unless such aid is more than 2% of their 2017 expenditures; and WHEREAS, the proposed Town of Lansing Budget will lose $27,085; and WHEREAS, the State has already restricted the amount that municipalities can raise from taxes due to the property tax cap; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing vehemently opposes the elimination of AIM to the towns and villages of Tompkins County, as well as other towns and villages in New York State; and it is further RESOLVED, that certified copies of this Resolution be delivered to the Governor’s Office, our representatives Senator Pamela Helming, and Assemblyperson Barbara Lifton, and the NY Association of Towns, making them fully aware of our opposition to AIM being eliminated for most of the State’s towns and villages. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution 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 February 13, 2019. RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP, PLAN AND REPORT FOR PROPOSED CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION FOR CERTAIN APPROVED AND CONNECTED OUTSIDE USERS, AND ISSUING ORDER CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING UPON SAID DISTRICT EXTENSION AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW THEREOF RESOLUTION 19-60 RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL MAP, PLAN AND REPORT FOR PROPOSED CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION FOR CERTAIN APPROVED AND CONNECTED OUTSIDE USERS, AND ISSUING ORDER CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING UPON SAID DISTRICT EXTENSION AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW THEREOF The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, pursuant to local law and the Town’s adopted outside user policies for the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District (“CWD”), and upon the approval and recommendations of the Town’s Water and Sewer Advisory Committee, there are sufficient outside users approved as justify an extension process to bring all such qualified outside users into the CWD by outside user extension (herein “Outside User Extension #1” or simply the “Extension”); and WHEREAS, the Town duly authorized, subject to permissive referendum as required by law, the creation of an engineering Map, Plan and Report (“MPR”) by the Town’s February 13, 2019 16 engineer pursuant to Town Law §§ 209-c and 209-d relative to the following parcels within the Extension: 10.-1-13 1488 Ridge Road; 12.-1-18.5 1487 Ridge Road; 16.-1- 44.2 88 Emmons Road; 23.-1-6.32 59 Emmons Road; 23.-1-6.34 105 Emmons Road; 25.- 1-7.61 1 Dandyview Heights; 26.-4-6 505 Ridge Road; 32.-1-57.2 60 Lake Forest Drive; 37.1-6-6.1 14 Waterwagon Road; 37.1-6-6.5 30 Waterwagon Road; 41.-1-30.2 132 Hillcrest Road; and 42.-1-45.2 2622 North Triphammer; amounting in all to approximately 251.55 acres of land; and WHEREAS, the information presented in the MPR fulfills the requirements of Article 12-A (including §§ 209-c and 209-d therein), the Town Board finds such MPR to be final and complete and determines that the expansion of the CWD into the affected areas is declared and deemed to be in the public interest, and the Town desires to now proceed towards establishment of the Extension pursuant to the provisions of Town Law Article 12-A and finds that all proceedings to date have been in compliance therewith; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation upon the foregoing and the public interests to be served and the properties to be benefited thereby, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED AND DETERMINED as follows: 1. The MPR is deemed final and complete, is found to comply with the requirements of Town Law, and is found to have been filed in the Town Clerk’s Office as required by law. Thus, the Town desires to proceed towards establishment of this Extension pursuant to the provisions of Town Law Article 12-A, finds that all proceedings hereunder to date have been in compliance therewith, and declares that it is in the public interest to proceed with district formation and a public hearing thereupon. 2. A public hearing be and hereby is set for 6:32 p.m. upon March 20, 2019 at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, and to thereat hear all persons interested in the subject hereof, and to take such action thereon as is required or permitted by law. At such public hearing the MPR and the following matters and information concerning district formation, as found within the MPR, will be considered: i. The boundaries of the proposed district include all those tracts or parcels of land situate in the Town of Lansing, County of Tompkins, State of New York as shown upon the official tax and assessment maps for the following parcels, the deed descriptions of each of which as set forth in the Tompkins County Clerk’s Office are duly incorporated herein: 10.-1-13 1488 Ridge Road; 12.-1-18.5 1487 Ridge Road; 16.-1-44.2 88 Emmons Road; 23.-1-6.32 59 Emmons Road; 23.-1- 6.34 105 Emmons Road; 25.-1-7.61 1 Dandyview Heights; 26.-4-6 505 Ridge Road; 32.-1-57.2 60 Lake Forest Drive; 37.1-6-6.1 14 Waterwagon Road; 37.1-6- 6.5 30 Waterwagon Road; 41.-1-30.2 132 Hillcrest Road; and 42.-1-45.2 2622 North Triphammer. ii. No current public improvements (or land acquisitions) are expected for such Extension as this is infill upon parcels where service was and remains available or already exists, and the improvements, construction, permits, and installed materials have already been obtained and installed by the private landowners in the Extension, as construction consisted only of personal service laterals. iii. The maximum amount proposed to be expended by the Town of Lansing or the CWD for the Extension is $0.00. No amount of debt is assumed, or to be financed or assumed, by the Town or the CWD in respect of this Extension. iv. The estimated cost of one-time hook-up fees is $5,300.00, consisting of: a SCLIWC (Bolton Point) 3/4” AMI Meter ($295.00); a Connection Fee ($250.00); an Inspection and Permit Fee (up to 5 visits) ($255.00); and a 1” Service line extension from curb box to home (cost will vary depending on length of service line and depth to bedrock, if encountered), with estimated average of 150 linear feet @ $30/lf ($4,500.00). v. No public financing is necessary for this Extension. February 13, 2019 17 vi. The average property in the Extension is a one- or two-family residential dwelling, and the first-year’s cost to an average property in the district consists of a first-year capital cost principal and interest payment of $155.00, consistent with and to be the same as all CWD users and the CWD district itself, plus water consumption costs for the water supply (and operation and maintenance charges from Bolton Point and the Town) at a combined rate $29.50 per quarter ($118.00 annually), all for a combined first year’s total of $273.00. vii. The Map, Plan and Report are on file for public review and inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk. viii. The Public Hearing be and hereby is set for 6:32 p.m. upon March 20, 2019 at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, and to thereat hear all persons interested in the subject thereof, being the Extension of the CWD as aforesaid, to thereat take all evidence presented, and to thereat take such other or further action as is required or permitted by law. ix. The MPR describes in detail how the financing, hook-up costs, and other costs and expenses, were estimated and computed, and therefore complies with Town Law § 209-d(1) as it constitutes the detailed statement therein required. 3. This matter is hereby classified as an Unlisted Action under SEQRA and accordingly: (i) the Town Board of the Town of Lansing proposes to be the lead agency for an uncoordinated environmental review as there are no other involved agencies, and no other agency has funding, approval, or permitting authority for the Extension, including because no construction or purchasing is required and as this action is largely administrative, including as it is simply the implementation of a step in the process outline by the applicable CWD Local Law of the Town and the outside user agreements and policy. Public comment upon the environmental review will be also taken and heard at the public hearing upon this Extension. 4. Due to the public hearing timing rules for Article 12-A district formations (not less than 10 nor more than 20 days) and SEQRA reviews (not less than 14 days), the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to cause a copy of this Resolution and Order to be published in the Town’s official newspaper not less than 14 nor more than 20 days before such public hearing, and to be posted on the Town’s official signboard not less than 14 nor more than 20 days before such public hearing. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Doug Dake, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra Benson, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 13, 2019. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 16-151 APPROVING PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATOR AT TOWN HALL RESOLUTION 19-61 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 16-151 APPROVING PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATOR AT TOWN HALL The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: February 13, 2019 18 WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing had adopted Resolution 16-151 (November 16, 2016), that authorized the Highway Superintendent to acquire an appropriate generator for the Town Hall and to obtain bids for the electrical connections for the same, in compliance with the Town’s Procurement Policies at a price not to exceed $10,000; and WHEREAS, at the time, due to unforeseen added costs, the generator for the Town Hall was not purchased; and WHEREAS, the prior resolution authorized the expenditure of $10,000, but the actual cost was approximately $25,000; 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 the Highway Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to acquire an appropriate generator for the Town Hall and to obtain bids for the electrical connections for the same in compliance with the Town’s Procurement Policies, at a price not to exceed $30,000. 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 February 13, 2019. RESOLUTION APPOINTING DEPUTY TOWN CLERK AND DEPUTY RECEIVER OF TAXES PER TOMPKINS COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND UNDER TOWN LAW, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING FILING OF FORM MSD 428 RESOLUTION 19-62 RESOLUTION APPOINTING DEPUTY CLERK AND DEPUTY RECEIVER OF TAXES PER TOMPKINS COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND UNDER TOWN LAW, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING FILING OF FORM MSD 428 The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing needs to appoint a Deputy Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes; and WHEREAS, upon consideration and deliberation upon the same, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, as follows: 1. Jessica Hall be and hereby is appointed as Deputy Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes, Grade 4, Step 4, effective February 11, 2019 at a rate of $18.85 per hour, 36.5 hours per week, subject also to all Town perquisites and benefits as are available to such position; 2. The probationary period be and hereby is scheduled for 26 weeks; 3. The appropriate Town officer be and hereby is authorized to make such changes to the Towns’ employment and civil service rosters and file required Civil Service forms to effect such changes and this Resolution, including by the filing of form MSD 428; February 13, 2019 19 The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution 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 February 13, 2019. APPROVE AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND SUPERVISOR’S REPORT RESOLUTION 19-63 The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of January 2019, 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 Doug Dake and Councilperson Joseph Wetmore. Councilperson Andra Benson moved that the Supervisor’s Report be approved as submitted and the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following bills. CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 002 DATED 2/13/2019 AUDITED VOUCHER #’s 38 - 151 PREPAY VOUCHER #’s 38 - 41 AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #’s 1 – 7 PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #’s 1 – 4 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 105,517.90 HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 243,907.74 LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 1,371.29 LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 207,895.54 TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 1,353,754.24 WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1-) $ 19,936.87 CHERRY ROAD SEWER DISTRICT (SS3-) $ 3,695.78 DRAINAGE DISTRICTS (SDD1,2,4,5,6,7,8) $ 635.50 DRAKE RD – CWD#4 (HA) $ 1,761.02 Councilperson Doug Dake seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: February 13, 2019 20 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 February 13, 2019. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Andra Benson – No report, meetings are next week. Joseph Wetmore - reported the following: Website:  Has some proposals; will try to meet with some people at the Association of Towns meeting next week Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT):  Waiting for responses from them regarding the bus stop Planning Board:  People concerned about six hundred (600) foot notification o People are not getting notified o Suggest including five (5) houses on each side of the road Supervisor, Edward LaVigne, suggested Joe and Doug contact the Planning Board about this. Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG):  Internet of things o Remotely monitor temperature, humidity, power consumption of house, etc. o County wide network o No cost to the Town o Joe working with Patrick Tyrrell to see about having it set up for the Town  Did the resolution on aid to towns  Real tax exemption list o Joe will send list to Town Board members to review and discuss at March 2019 meeting  Lighting program – Lansing is up to date on filing all forms Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization:  Approved budget – includes money to the floating classroom  120 Lansing students participated in the floating classroom program  Watershed management - protect lake  Water quality project overview – check list for Lansing Doug Dake - reported the following: Planning Board:  Information included in previous reports  Good idea to look into 600 foot notification which Joe discussed Katrina Binkewicz - reported the following: Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA):  Attended ZBA Public Hearing o Good attendance o ZBA members prepared and professional February 13, 2019 21 TOWN COUNSEL REPORT Guy Krogh – reported the following: Consolidated Water District Extension Three (CWDX3):  NYS Comptroller’s Office requested more information  Expect a final answer from the NYS Comptroller in about two (2) months TOWN CLERK REPORT Debbie Munson – reported the following: Tax Collection:  The tax warrant, for the Town, is about $13,800,000  To date about $12,300,000 has been collected  About $1,100,000 left to collect in full payments BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Edward LaVigne - reported the following: Thanks to Debbie Munson and Guy Krogh for their hard work. Consolidated Water District Extension Five (CWDX5): Easements are needed – should be a smooth process since everyone wanted the water Salt Point: Katrina and Patrick Tyrrell are looking at designs and more information for a pier Town Hall Doors:  Doug Dake is working with Lynn on accessible doors  Maybe a “slider” door for the front o Will cost more Programs for children / students:  Andra check with library concerning more programs in partnership with the Town  Discussing with Frank Towner about programs at the YMCA  Possible programs at the Shops of Ithaca Andra stated the summer programs may include food. Website: Joe is working on this Finance:  Town of Lansing is financially healthy  Recommend to put money in reserve accounts  Put money in reserve for highway equipment  $160,000 additional sales tax income  $289,000 additional mortgage tax income Solar Law Proposal:  Red line version – put on website and give to Agriculture Committee  March – set public hearing for April 911 Training: Friday meeting with Tompkins County, Ed LaVigne, Cricket Purcell, Patrick Tyrrell, Debbie Munson, and Scott Purcell (Fire Chief) Step Program: Reviewing employee step program February 13, 2019 22 Investments:  Charmagne and Ed met with Tompkins Trust Company  Will meet with Chemung Canal Trust Company and M & T Bank  Will share information with Town Board before making decision Sewer:  Department of Transportation – Town waiting on Village of Cayuga Heights and Village of Lansing  Sewer Agreement – Guy Krogh will write draft A SHORT BREAK WAS TAKEN 7:50 PM TO 8:01PM MOVE MEETING TO WORK SESSION MEETING Meeting moved to the Work Session at 8:01 p.m. WORK SESSION MEETING ITEMS OF DISCUSSION Stanley Burke Recognition:  Doug Dake will take care of this, maybe in the summer  Ludlowville Park – maybe pavilion or band stand Peter Wheeler Recognition:  Joseph Wetmore has language for the plaque and will work with Patrick Tyrrell  Ludlowville Park – maybe band stand MOTION TO APPROVE NAMING OF NEWEST ROAD IN LANSING, AT MILTON MEADOWS, LOUISE BEMENT LANE, AFTER LANSING TOWN HISTORIAN Councilperson Andra Benson, moved TO APPROVE NAMING OF NEWEST ROAD IN LANSING, AT MILTON MEADOWS, LOUISE BEMENT LANE, AFTER LANSING TOWN HISTORIAN Councilperson Katrina Binkewicz, seconded the motion. All in Favor - 5 Opposed - 0 A presentation will be done once the road is dedicated. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE UNITED STATES TO “PULL BACK FROM THE BRINK” AND PREVENT NUCLEAR WAR Town Board Discussion: Need to make statement as Town and hope the collective voices will be heard better than the individual voices. No one wants nuclear war, but this appears to be political. Sometimes it is important for the Town to address issues of public safety and send message “higher up” even if it does not have any impact. RESOLUTION 19-64 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE UNITED STATES TO “PULL BACK FROM THE BRINK” AND PREVENT NUCLEAR WAR The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, since the height of the Cold War, the United States and Russia have dismantled more than 50,000 nuclear warheads, but 15,000 of these weapons still exist and pose an intolerable risk to human survival; and WHEREAS, 95 percent of these weapons are in the hands of the United States and Russia and the rest are held by seven other countries: China, France, Israel, India, North Korea, Pakistan, and the United Kingdom1; and February 13, 2019 23 WHEREAS, the use of even a tiny fraction of these weapons would cause worldwide climate disruption and global famine; to wit, as few as 100 Hiroshima sized bombs, small by modern standards, would put at least five million tons of soot into the upper atmosphere and cause climate disruption across the planet, cutting food production and putting two billion people at risk of starvation2; and WHEREAS, a large-scale nuclear war would kill hundreds of millions of people directly and cause unimaginable environmental damage3 and catastrophic climate disruption, dropping temperatures across the planet to levels not seen since the last ice age; and WHEREAS, despite assurances that these arsenals exist solely to guarantee that they are never used, there have been many occasions when nuclear armed states have prepared to use these weapons, and war has been averted only at the last minute4; and WHEREAS, former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara said, speaking about the Cuban Missile Crisis, “It was luck that prevented nuclear war,” yet our nuclear policy cannot be the hope that luck will continue; and WHEREAS, as the effects of climate change place increased stress on communities around the world and intensify the likelihood of conflict, the danger of nuclear war will grow5; and WHEREAS, the planned expenditure of more than $1 trillion to enhance our nuclear arsenal will not only increase the risk of nuclear disaster but will fuel a global arms race and divert crucial resources needed to assure the well-being of the American people and people all over the world6; and WHEREAS, there is an alternative to this march to nuclear war: in July 2017, 122 nations called for the elimination of all nuclear weapons by adopting the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons7; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Lansing Town Board calls upon our federal leaders and our nation to embrace the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and make nuclear disarmament the centerpiece of our national security policy; and, be it further RESOLVED, that the Lansing Town Board calls upon our federal leaders and our nation to spearhead a global effort to prevent nuclear war by: * renouncing the option of using nuclear weapons first (first-strike capacity); ending the President’s sole, unchecked authority to launch a nuclear attack without approval by Congress; and * taking US nuclear weapons off hair-trigger alert; and * cancelling the 1.7 trillion dollar plan to replace its entire arsenal with enhanced weapons; and *actively pursuing a verifiable agreement among nuclear armed states to eliminate their nuclear arsenals, as established in the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT); and, be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall cause a copy of this resolution to be sent to U.S. Congressman Tom Reed, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, and President Donald J. Trump. 1 https://fas.org/issues/nuclear-weapons/status-world-nuclear-forces/ 2 http://www.psr.org/assets/pdfs/two -billion-at-risk.pdf 3 http://www.psr.org/assets/pdfs/projected-us-casualties-and-destruction.pdf 4http://www.ucsusa.org/sites/default/files/attach/2015/04/Close%20Calls%20with%20Nuclear%20Weapon s.pdf 5 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/once -again-climate-change-cited-as-trigger-for-war/ 6 https://www.armscontrol.org/factsheets/USNuclearModernization 7 http://www.icanw.org/the-treaty/ February 13, 2019 24 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 - Nay Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Nay Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 13, 2019. ADJOURN MEETING Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 8:11p.m. Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk. Respectfully submitted, Deborah K. Munson Town Clerk