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From the Desk of Edward LaVigne
The Town Supervisor
Hello Everyone:
DECEMBER 2016
INSIDE THIS ISSUE VISITUSAT.- www.LANSINGTOWN.COM
From the Desk of the Town Supervisor
Parks and Recreation Department 2
From the Town Clerk's Office 3
A Note from Planning/Code Enforcement 4-5
Salt Point News 6
1 ocal Businesses 7-8
As we enter the holiday season, my hope is that everyone has a safe and healthy new year! We
are blessed to live in this beautiful Town of Lansing. The changing of the seasons are a gentle
reminder of another cycle about to be completed.
There are two topics I would like to share with you today. The first one is providing value to the
residents of Lansing. You might ask yourself "what does that mean"? Well, the town board has
embraced the attitude that your hard earned money (that is legally processed through taxation) is
the last resort and not the first resort to providing services to the residents of Lansing. We look for
cost-effective ways to insure that our buildings, parks and highways are well maintained. A cross
training program has been implemented and a shared services strategy has been developed. The
goal is to maximize productivity white minimizing expenses.
In addition, a fund balance policy and reserve policy have been successfully completed to insure
that future projects and repairs are adequately funded without drastic variations in the tax rate.
Examples are a new roof for the town hall, a new server for our computers and a generator for
town wide emergencies for use at the highway department or equipment purchases. Efficiency and
safety are two of our top concerns.
This leads me to the second topic - Preparing for an Emergency. If there was an ice storm or a
tornado that prevented the use of electricity, could you survive indefinitely? Could you survive in
your home for 72 hours? Do you have enough food (including for your pets), water, medication,
batteries, flashlights and blankets? Do you have a radio or cell phone that could communicate with
the outside world for a short period of time? Who would you contact? Police department, fire
department, highway department, neighbors or friends? Rely on yourself first. Try to be self-
sufficient. Please ask yourself "What can I do now to be more prepared? Do I have a fire
extinguisher? Can I call my neighbors for help? Do my family and friends have a designated meeting
point"? If any of these questions are no, perhaps now is the perfect time to make some changes.
Our various public servants are passionate to assist you, but they need you to be an active
participant in your own wellbeing. If you are in need of guidance please reach out to your local
emergency assistance providers.
Once again be safe and healthy. Every day may God bless you, your family and this beautiful
place called Lansing.
Town of Lansinq Office Hours: Town Board Meetinas:
PO Box 186 Monday - Thursday 3rd Wednesday of the Month at 6:30 pm
Lansing, NY 14882 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Planning Board Meetinas:
Phone: (607) 533-8896 Fridays 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month at 6:30 pm
Fax: (607) 533-3507 7:30 am - 12:00 pm ZBA Meetinqs:
E -Mail: smunson@lansingtown.com 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 pm
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News from:
The Parks & Recreation Department
Happy Holidays to you all from the Parks and Recreation Department. It has been another
really great year thanks to your support. A special thanks to the many parents who play a very
important role by coaching and assisting with our teams and youth players. We truly could not
do it without you!
Currently, we are registering for Travel Basketball, Wrestling and still taking Skiers &
Boarders, however the Ski Club program bus has sold out We are also still taking registrations
for our Skating Program starting on January 10" and second session of Gymnastics that will
start on January 6th. Basketball for 2nd & 3`d graders will start (Girls Jan. 3) and (Boys Jan. 4).
Additional programs that will start later in winter will be listed on our web page and actual
registration forms will go into the schools and are always available here in our office.
This is also the perfect time of the year for anyone who may have an idea for new program
offerings. We are always willing and open to discussing and trying new things and look forward
to hearing from you.
CHRISTMAS or BIRTHDAY GIFT idea?
... Call us or stop in for a Lansing Recreation Program Gift Certificate
Parks and Recreation Department accepts cash, checks, and credit cards
Our Parks also enjoyed a record breaking year. One of the largest upgrade highlights was the
complete paving of Myers Park. We are so lucky to have such a talented Highway Department
that did all of the paving and marking at a huge savings to us all. We are also very thankful for
the great park staff that keeps all of our parks and ballfields so manicured and great looking!
Some important Parks & Marina dates and information for 2017:
➢ Pavilion rentals - may be made starting on TUESDAY, January 3'. This may be done
by phone or in person when we open at 7:30 am. Small Pavilion = $50
Large Pavilions = $70.
➢ Camping reservations - may be made starting on MONDAY, January 9th. Our office
opens at 7:30 am. Camp sites for the 2017 season will be $28 per night.
➢ Admission to Myers Park -Day pass is $5 to enter for all non-residents. Unlimited
2017 Season pass for Non -Resident will be available this year for $40.
➢ Marina and Dry Dock - Information and registration applications will be ready by late
December or early January. This year will be the start to a new marina term, so there will
be a lottery draw in early February. The specific date TBA. All of the specific information
and pricing for the Marina or Dry Dock will be located on the respective forms. Dry Dock
spaces are rented on a first come -first served basis for one year. The Marina slips are
rented via the lottery for a 3 -year term.
We're on the Web! Visit us at: www.Lansingtown.com