HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007.12 Newsletter
Here we are in December 2007, the last month
of my eight years as Supervisor of the Town of Lansing.
Taking everything into consideration, it has been a
wonderful eight years. I have had the opportunity to
work with an outstanding group of co-workers. I can
only hope that I leave the Town in as good of a
condition or better than it was given to me.
I want to thank all the Town Folks who took the
time to call or stop by my office over the years. Their
thoughts and recommendations assisted in many
situations. I hope that everyone continues to support
our staff.
In closing, my final thoughts are in the song,
“Happy Trails to You, Until we meet Again”. Thank You
for everything!!
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Please be advised that Bolton Point has increased their water rate schedule for the year 2008, effective
with the first quarter billing in February.
Bolton Point Water Rate $2.32 per thousand gallons (2007 rate $2.21)
Town of Lansing Operation
and Maintenance charges $ .45 per thousand gallons (No Increase)
Total charge $2.77 per thousand gallons (2007 rate $2.66)
A 2008 quarterly minimum bill of up to 10,000 gallons will be $27.70. (2007 rate $26.60)
If you have any question please contact Bolton Point at 277-0660
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State of the Town 1
SCLIWC, (Bolton Point) Increases Water Rates For 2008 1
A Note from Parks & Recreation 2
Court Cases: Heard & Processed 2
Snow Ordinance 3
Local Law on Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination 4
Reminder: Mailbox Installation Regulations 4
Attention Lansing Taxpayers 5
Planning Board Update 5
Planning Board Member Vacancy 6
Feel free to contact me by phone (607) 533-8896
or e-mail supervisor@lansingtown.com for a time
to meet at the Town Hall through December 31,
2007. For more information about our Town
check out our website at www.lansingtown.com
December 2007
By Debbie Crandall, Deputy Town Clerk
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PARKSPARKSPARKSPARKS – The parks have been winterized for the season and are in great shape as we head into
winter. Closing them down properly certainly makes for a better quality and faster opening in the
spring. Many “walkers” do enjoy the park throughout the winter season providing the snow doesn’t
get too deep on the roadway. You may notice a few hunters located on the shoreline at Salt Point,
therefore be advised that hunting in season is permitted at Salt Point. The seasons for Duck/Goose
hunting are October 23rd – December 6th and December 29th – January 9th. Our tree planting program
has been successful and several families have contacted us regarding the donation of trees to plant in
our parks. Several trees were planted late this fall with additional trees planned for the upcoming
spring. Anyone interested in finding out more about this program should call our office at 533-7388.
RECREATIONRECREATIONRECREATIONRECREATION - As winter gets closer we are busy changing activities and seasons again. We
currently have over 100 students registered for our YouthYouthYouthYouth BasketballBasketballBasketballBasketball in grades 3-6 which is now
underway. As active as our community is, it takes some creative scheduling to get all of our activities
into the gym. We are also offering Youth WrestlingYouth WrestlingYouth WrestlingYouth Wrestling for students in grades K-3 and our KarateKarateKarateKarate
ProgramProgramProgramProgram is very popular with classes taking place throughout the calendar year. The Bowling ProgramBowling ProgramBowling ProgramBowling Program
has ended December 6th and GymnasticsGymnasticsGymnasticsGymnastics will run through December 21st. The Ski ProgramSki ProgramSki ProgramSki Program is still
gaining members and we remind any of the students that purchased early season passes in the spring
that now is the time to sign up for the bus transportation to ensure a seat. Our Skating programSkating programSkating programSkating program
which takes place after school at The Rink is scheduled to start in early January. For adults, the current
Step AerobicsStep AerobicsStep AerobicsStep Aerobics class is about to wrap up with a new class starting on January 7th. Adult Open SwimAdult Open SwimAdult Open SwimAdult Open Swim has
been scheduled for a winter session starting January 8th taking place at the high school pool on
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 - 12:45pm, ending March 27th. As always our program
registration forms contain all of the details and are available at the Recreation Office, in school, and on
our web page www.lansingrec.com or Steve-lansingrec@twcny.rr.com or 533-7388.
Keep in mind that Gift CertificatesGift CertificatesGift CertificatesGift Certificates are available for any of our programs and make a neat gift
idea for the holidays.
Finally, as we end another year, I would like to thank all of the many people that volunteer as
our program coaches and helpers. Many of our programs would not happen without you. This year
was one of the best in recent memory for having a lot of really great help and support! Thanks again
for stepping up and getting in the game.
A Note from Parks & Recreation Department A Note from Parks & Recreation Department A Note from Parks & Recreation Department A Note from Parks & Recreation Department
September 2007 October 2007 November 2007
Vehicle & Traffic 32 33 33
Criminal 22 14 14
Civil 0 0 2
Dog 2 25 5
Parking 3 2 2
Court Cases: Heard & ProcessedCourt Cases: Heard & ProcessedCourt Cases: Heard & ProcessedCourt Cases: Heard & Processed
By Steve Colt, Director of Parks & Recreation
By William Burin, Town Justice
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TOWN OF LANSING, TOMPKINS COUNTY,
NEW YORK
SNOW ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NUMBER 50
History: Ordinance No. 2, adopted December 6, 1958
(Removal and Storage of Vehicles), as amended by
Ordinance No. 19, adopted February 10, 1976
(amending allowed towing and storage charges).
1. Repeal and Effective Date:Repeal and Effective Date:Repeal and Effective Date:Repeal and Effective Date: Ordinance No. 2 and
Ordinance No. 19 be and are hereby repealed, and
this Ordinance shall take effect immediately.
2. Purpose:Purpose:Purpose:Purpose: The purposes of this Ordinance are to
regulate the standing and parking of vehicles upon
roads and highways during snow events and at all
times when plowing is necessary so as to protect
the public health and welfare by preventing
accidents and effectively removing snow and ice
from public roadways.
3. Definitions: Definitions: Definitions: Definitions: The following definitions shall apply to
this Ordinance:
a.a.a.a. Vehicle: Each and every device in, upon, or
by which any person or property is or may be
conveyed, moved, drawn, or transported upon,
through, or across any Roadway, including all
licensed and unlicensed vehicles, all registered
or unregistered vehicles, and all devices of
conveyance whether operated by human power,
a motor, or otherwise.
b.b.b.b. Snow Event: Any snowfall that is in progress;
or during and 12 hours after any snowfall that
exceeds 1 inch; or any amount of freezing rain,
whether as sleet, ice, or as rain that freezes
upon or after contact with the ground.
c.c.c.c. Roadway: All, each, and every portion of the
right-of-way of all, each, and every public road,
route, and highway located within the Town of
Lansing, including all Town roads and all
County and States routes and highways, and
also including but not limited to all paved,
finished or driving surfaces, shoulders, ditches
and culverts.
4. Restrictions:Restrictions:Restrictions:Restrictions: No standing or parking is permitted
upon any Roadway during any Snow Event. No
standing or parking is permitted upon any
Roadway after any Snow Event until the
completion of Town snow removal operations.
Any Vehicle found to be in violation of this
Subsection 4 shall be subject to citation or
ticketing and/or removal or immediate towing.
5. Powers of Highway Superintendent:Powers of Highway Superintendent:Powers of Highway Superintendent:Powers of Highway Superintendent: The Town of
Lansing Highway Superintendent shall have the
power to cause or order the immediate removal
of any Vehicle that (a) is in violation of
Subsection 4 hereof, and/or (b) obstructs or
interferes with the maintenance of any Roadway,
regardless of whether such Vehicle is located in
or upon the Roadway.
6. Fines and Penalties:Fines and Penalties:Fines and Penalties:Fines and Penalties: For any first offense, the
fine shall be $25.00. For any second offense
within 6 months of any prior conviction under
this Ordinance, a fine of not less than $25.00
and not more than $75.00. For any third offense
committed within 6 months of any prior
conviction under this Ordinance, a fine of
$100.00. The fine may be waived by a Court of
competent jurisdiction if the offense was
unavoidable due to an emergency that prevented
the owner and operator of the Vehicle from
moving, removing, or towing such vehicle.
7. TowiTowiTowiTowing:ng:ng:ng: The towing or removal of any Vehicle
pursuant to this Ordinance may be performed by
any licensed towing agency, by the Town
Highway Department, or by any company the
Town of Lansing may contract with to provide
Vehicle removal services. All towing and storage
fees associated with the removal of such Vehicle
shall be the sole responsibility of the owner(s) of
any such Vehicle. The Town of Lansing shall
neither be responsible nor required to (a) locate
or notify any Vehicle owner of operator that any
Vehicle has been removed or towed, or (b) know,
keep records of, or advise any owner of operator
as to the location of any such towed or removed
Vehicle.
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By Jack French, Highway Superintendent
Local Law on Illicit Discharge Detection and EliminationLocal Law on Illicit Discharge Detection and EliminationLocal Law on Illicit Discharge Detection and EliminationLocal Law on Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
By Darby Kiley, Environmental Planner
In the September newsletter, the Town’s requirements for Illicit Discharge Detection and
Elimination (IDDE) were introduced. At the December Town Board Meeting, a public hearing will be held
on the IDDE Local Law.
The purpose of this law is to provide for the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of
the Town of Lansing through the regulation of non-stormwater discharges to the municipal separate
storm sewer system (MS4) and to surface waters to the maximum extent practicable as required by
federal and state law. This law establishes methods for controlling the introduction of pollutants into the
MS4 in order to comply with requirements of the SPDES General Permit for Municipal Separate Storm
Sewer Systems. The objectives of this law are:
o To meet the requirements of the SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from MS4s,
Permit no. GP-02-02 or as amended or revised;
o To regulate the contribution of pollutants to the MS4 since such systems are not designed to
accept, process or discharge non-stormwater wastes;
o To prohibit Illicit Connections, Activities and Discharges to the MS4 and to surface waters;
o To establish legal authority to carry out all inspection, surveillance and monitoring procedures
necessary to ensure compliance with this law; and
o To promote public awareness of the hazards involved in the improper discharge of trash, yard
waste, lawn chemicals, pet waste, wastewater, grease, oil, petroleum products, cleaning products,
paint products, hazardous waste, sediment and other pollutants into the MS4 and into surface
waters.
The public hearing will be held on December 19th at 6:10 PM.
1. Property owners should check with the Post Office as to their regulations on installing mailboxes.
2. Mailboxes are to be a minimum of 16 feet from the center of the road or 6 feet from the pavement to the
front of the mailbox, if possible.
3. The bottom of the box is to be a minimum of 42 42 42 42 inchesinchesinchesinches from the ground to the arm that supports the box.
4. Swing arm mailboxes are preferred.
5. All mailboxes must be mounted on the arm that is at a 90 degree angle to the support post.
6. If the mailboxes are installed as per highway specifications and the Town plow hits a mailbox or post, the
Town will replace the box or post upon notification being given to the Highway Department. If the post
and box are not installed as per specifications the Town will not replace the box or post when damaged
by the plow.
Reminder: Mailbox Installation RegulationsReminder: Mailbox Installation RegulationsReminder: Mailbox Installation RegulationsReminder: Mailbox Installation Regulations
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Your 2008 Town and County Tax bills will be in the mail by December 29th, 2007. If you do not
get your bill by January 7th, please call our office at 533-4142 as you are still responsible for your
taxes even if you do not receive them.
You will be offered two options as follows:
Option A:Option A:Option A:Option A:
Full payment by January 31st withoutwithoutwithoutwithout penalty.
Full payment by February 29th with a 1%1%1%1% penalty.
Full payment by March 31st with a 2%2%2%2% penalty.
Option B:Option B:Option B:Option B:
First installment by January 31st which will include a 2.5% service charge2.5% service charge2.5% service charge2.5% service charge.
Second installment by July 1st to Tompkins County.
Service Charge vs. Penalty:Service Charge vs. Penalty:Service Charge vs. Penalty:Service Charge vs. Penalty:
All penalties go to the Town of Lansing. All service charges go to Tompkins County.
We do NOT NOT NOT NOT accept postdated checks.
If you have an escrow account and receive your bill in the mail, please get the bill to your bank as
soon as possible so they can processed it.
We will accept a postmark date for payment but you should be aware if you plan to use the direct
pay method, those envelopes usually do not have a postmark, therefore they will be processed by the
date received.received.received.received.
If you have any questions, please call our office at 533-4142.
The Planning Board will begin to provide quarterly updates of board decisions. For past decisions or
for more information, the meeting minutes are available on the Town website at:
(www.lansingtown.com/agenmin.html).
In September the Planning Board had a change of leadership. Nancy Loncto stepped down as
Planning Board Chairperson, and Lin Davidson moved into the position, having previously held the Vice Chair
position.
In October the board approved a one-lot subdivision for Joe Caza on Emmons Road. A Site Plan was
approved for Wheaton’s Heat and Sheet Metal to construct a building on Peruville Road.
In November the board approved an amendment to Global Phoenix Computer Technology Systems’
Site in August for an expansion, and they asked to amend the expansion for a total of 11,178 square feet of
office space and 48,692 square feet of warehouse space to be added at the existing site. The board also
approved a Site Plan for IMR, located on Woodsedge Drive, to add a storage building.
During the working meetings, the Planning Board has been working on changes to the Land Use
Ordinance. The Town Board requested the assistance of the Planning Board to update the Land Use
Ordinance to reflect the recently revised Comprehensive Plan (approved by the Town Board on November 16,
2006).
The Planning Board holds business meetings on the Second Monday and working meetings on the
fourth Monday of the month at 7:15 PM at the Lansing Town Hall.
By Bonny Boles, Town Clerk
ATTENTION LANSING TAX PAYERSATTENTION LANSING TAX PAYERSATTENTION LANSING TAX PAYERSATTENTION LANSING TAX PAYERS
Planning Board UpdatePlanning Board UpdatePlanning Board UpdatePlanning Board Update
By Darby Kiley, Environmental Planner
Town of LansingTown of LansingTown of LansingTown of Lansing
PO Box 186
Lansing, NY 14882
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Monday – Thursday
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fridays
7:30 am – 12:00 pm
Town of Lansing
PO Box 186
Lansing, NY 14882
By Rachel Jacobsen, Planning Department
The Town of Lansing is currently accepting
applications for a vacancy on the Planning Board as an
Alternate Member.
The primary responsibilities include the
recommendation of town planning policies and
development, as well as advising the Town Board, staff, or
other municipal bodies on matters affecting community
development.
Further information, along with the application, is
available from the Town of Lansing Planning Department,
29 Auburn Road, Lansing NY 14882, or by contacting
Rachel Jacobsen at (607) 533-7054. Applicants must be a
Town of Lansing resident.
Town Board Meetings:Town Board Meetings:Town Board Meetings:Town Board Meetings:
Third Wednesday of the
Month at 6:00 pm
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