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My first two months in office have been a
learning experience. I attended two training sessions
for new Supervisors, one in Albany and the New York
State Association of Towns Conference held in New
York City.
For the most part, I have been following
through with my campaign promises. I worked with
the Town Board to form a Personnel Committee, which
I am a part of. We are currently working on
interviewing candidates for the position of Police
Officers to patrol Town properties including Town
Parks and ball fields, as well as serving as our Justice
Court Officer.
I have been working with the Parks and
Recreation Department on the continued process of
cleaning up Salt Point. We are also working on the
placement of a new football field on the north side of
34 and 34B (across from the Town Hall), which will be
funded by donations. I feel this field will be a huge
asset to our youth, and community as a whole.
Another important task I have been undertaking
is that of restructuring the Planning, Zoning and Code
Enforcement Office. The Town Board is in the process
of consolidating jobs to make the Office run more
effectively and efficiently.
In addition the employee handbook is being
reviewed and updated.
From the Desk of the From the Desk of the From the Desk of the From the Desk of the Town Town Town Town
Supervisor A. Scott PinneySupervisor A. Scott PinneySupervisor A. Scott PinneySupervisor A. Scott Pinney
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From the Desk of the Town Supervisor 1
E-mail Notification of Newsletter 1
A Note from Parks & Recreation 2
Farmers Market 2
Parks & Recreation LBP & LSP 3
NYS Swimming Pool Code Interpretation 4
A Note from the Highway Department 4
Tompkins County to Implement Countywide Revaluation 5
Planning Board Update 5
Planning Board Member Vacancy 6
The Subdivision Rules and Regulations and
the Land Ordinance are all being reviewed and
updated. The proposed changes will be brought to
a Public Hearing in the near future.
The Town Board is working well together to
do what is best for Town of Lansing residents. We
appreciate any and all comments or concerns you
may have. Our Regular Town Board Meetings are
held the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00
p.m. All residents are encouraged to attend.
Feel free to contact me by phone (607)
533-8896 or e-mail asp243@twcny.rr.com for a
time to meet at the Town Hall. For more
information about our Town check out our website
at www.lansingtown.com
March 2008
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Ski program remindersSki program remindersSki program remindersSki program reminders: This year’s program ended on February 25th after enjoying a season
with plenty of early snow. Greek Peak will most likely have skiing into April and your passes are good
until the snow is gone. If you were a “Program Pass” holder this year, your program pass basically
turns into a season pass on March 15th allowing you to ski any day at any time. Information on next
years season passes and early discount pricing will be available soon.
Our “Rock Climbing CampRock Climbing CampRock Climbing CampRock Climbing Camp” and our “Spanish CampSpanish CampSpanish CampSpanish Camp” allowed participants some unique
experiences over the President’s Holiday vacation period.
“Spring Football CampSpring Football CampSpring Football CampSpring Football Camp” is scheduled to take place at The Field from noon – 2 PM on March 2, 9,
16, 30 and April 6. This program has been very popular and is available for students in grades 3 – 6.
All of the specifics are located on the registration form.
!!PLAY BALL!!!!PLAY BALL!!!!PLAY BALL!!!!PLAY BALL!! On March 3rd the LBP baseballLBP baseballLBP baseballLBP baseball and LSP softballLSP softballLSP softballLSP softball registration forms will be available
for the upcoming season. Players must register by March 21st at the latest. Forms will be distributed
in school, town hall foyer and on our web site at www.lansingrec.com. As always, we encourage
parents/adults to get involved with coaching and assistingcoaching and assistingcoaching and assistingcoaching and assisting with the baseball and softball teams. Last
season was one of the best for coaching participation by our parents! Coaching involvement is a VERY
IMPORTANT factor in developing our young players.
The MyerMyerMyerMyers Park Marina boat lotterys Park Marina boat lotterys Park Marina boat lotterys Park Marina boat lottery was conducted on February 6th. 83 applicants were
included in this years drawing. Placements are being finalized now for our 74 slips and a new waiting
list will be established.
Dry DockDry DockDry DockDry Dock area applications are currently being accepted for placement on a first come first
served basis. We have 21 spaces available. All of the specific information is available on the
application form.
Now is actually a great time to make your reservations for park PavilionsPavilionsPavilionsPavilions and also for CampingCampingCampingCamping
in Myers Park. Reservations are fast and easy to make with your credit card by calling our office at
533-7388.
A Note from Parks & Recreation Department A Note from Parks & Recreation Department A Note from Parks & Recreation Department A Note from Parks & Recreation Department
The Town Board is exploring the idea of a Farmer’s/Craft Market this coming summer. It
would be somewhere in the area of the Town Highway Barn/Town Hall. The plan is to have it one
afternoon/early evening during the week. There are a number of individuals that have excess
produce over the summer months and also many creative people who could market their creations as
well as other items. If you are interested in serving on a committee or being a vendor, please call the
Town Supervisor’s office 533-8819, leave your name and contact information and Connie Wilcox will
get back to you or feel free to send an email to wilcoxc@hotmail.com.
Farmers MarketFarmers MarketFarmers MarketFarmers Market
By Steve Colt, Director of Parks & Recreation
By Connie Wilcox, Deputy Town Supervisor
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LANSING PARKS & RECREATION
LBP & LSP
Player registration formsPlayer registration formsPlayer registration formsPlayer registration forms for LSP youth softball and LBP youth baseball are due Tuesday March 18th.
Registration forms are available on our web site www.lansingrec.comwww.lansingrec.comwww.lansingrec.comwww.lansingrec.com and are also available at the Recreation
Department located at the Town Hall. Forms were also distributed in the schools March 3rd.
LSP softballLSP softballLSP softballLSP softball is for all youth in grades K-6. Participants are divided into four leagues. Membership of each
league is determined primarily by grade. T-BALL – grade K. JUNIORS – grades 1&2. MINORS – grades 3&4.
MAJORS – grades 5&6.
LBP baseballLBP baseballLBP baseballLBP baseball is for all youth attending school and are 12 or younger on August 1, 2008. Participants in the LBP
program are divided into 4 leagues typically by grade level and age. T-BALL – grade K.
INTERNATIONAL – grades 1&2. NATIONAL – grades 3&4. AMERICAN – grades 5&6.
“Spring Training” Players’ Clinic:“Spring Training” Players’ Clinic:“Spring Training” Players’ Clinic:“Spring Training” Players’ Clinic: The annual spring training baseball clinic for players in grades 3-6 will be
held on Wednesday, April 16th with Varsity Baseball Coach Ed Redmond and varsity players. The varsity
softball team will conduct the softball clinic on April 15th. These are great opportunities for our young players.
Clinics start at 8:00 AM and end at Noon. Forms will be available soon.
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Summer Recreation ProgramsSummer Recreation ProgramsSummer Recreation ProgramsSummer Recreation Programs will again look to be plentiful and will be listed in the booklet that will be ready
for distribution around the first week of May. We are currently discussing several new programs. Many of the
programs fill very quickly, so be on the look out for it.
Music in the Park Concert SeriesMusic in the Park Concert SeriesMusic in the Park Concert SeriesMusic in the Park Concert Series We will be having a series of musical concerts in Myers Park this summer. The
concerts will be on Thursday evenings. The schedule to date looks like this:
June 26th – 6:30pm – New Orleans AllNew Orleans AllNew Orleans AllNew Orleans All----Star Jazz BandStar Jazz BandStar Jazz BandStar Jazz Band
July 3rd – 6:30pm – Steve Southworth & The Rockabilly RaysSteve Southworth & The Rockabilly RaysSteve Southworth & The Rockabilly RaysSteve Southworth & The Rockabilly Rays
July 10th - TBATBATBATBA
July 17th - 6:30pm – The Ageless Jazz BandThe Ageless Jazz BandThe Ageless Jazz BandThe Ageless Jazz Band
July 24th – 6:30pm – Backtalk Backtalk Backtalk Backtalk
July 31st – 6:30pm – Aaron KAaron KAaron KAaron Kellyellyellyelly
August 9th – 6:00pm – Kip & RichKip & RichKip & RichKip & Rich
Admission to the concerts is free; donations will be appreciated. So mark your calendars and plan to join us in the park for music by the lake.
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www.lansingrec.comwww.lansingrec.comwww.lansingrec.comwww.lansingrec.com
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By Charlie Purcell, Deputy Highway Superintendent
New York State Swimming Pool InterpretNew York State Swimming Pool InterpretNew York State Swimming Pool InterpretNew York State Swimming Pool Interpretationationationation
From the desk of Cheryl A. Fisher, P.E. Assistant Director for Code Interpretation Codes Division
The term SWIMMING POOL is defined in RCNYS Appendix G section AG 102 as “any structure
intended for swimming or recreational bathing capable of containing water over 24 inches (610 mm)
deep. This includes in-ground, aboveground and on-ground inflatable swimming pools, hot tubs and
spas.” Swimming pools are regulated because of the incidence of drowning of children under age 5
especially when the pool is unattended. The term “capable of containing water over 24 inches deep”
means the pool wall is high enough for the pool to be capable of containing water a depth of more than
24 inches when filled. The term does not mean that you can “limit” the water depth to under 24 inches,
in a pool which is capable of containing deeper water. There is no provision for a “temporary”
swimming pool in the code. The pools which have a wall height of over 24 inches meet the definition of
swimming pool. Therefore, all such pools are required to have swimming pool enclosures in
compliance with RCNYS Appendix G section 105, barrier requirements.
The Town of Lansing has adopted a Local Law 3 of 2007 that requires all structures that meet
the above criteria must obtain a building permit, and meet all the New York State requirements for a
“swimming pool” to include floating alarms, fences and all inspections in order to obtain a Certificate of
Occupancy.
For further information, please visit http://www.dos.state.ny.us/CODE/pools.htm
Lately we have been attending to some of the usual snow and ice removal during inclement
weather. We assure you that the best possible coverage of the roads is always our number one
concern and priority. The highway department has a small night crew to do our best to insure
passable roads for second and third shift workers as well as emergency personnel in the event they
are needed. The salt shortage for deicing roads has not been a problem for our municipality at this
point and we commend Cargill Salt for their hard work and dedication to try and keep up with the
demand.
With the early smell of spring in the air our department is gearing up for spring and summer
projects. On that list includes brush and limb pickup which is scheduled for the town the week of April
28th and the village the week of May 5th. To assist the work crews please place brush and limbs at the
roadside before 6:00 am Monday, limb diameter 8 inches or less, length 8 foot or less, Pile loosely, No
bags, No ties and No leaves please. There will also be two major culvert replacements in the Horizon
development, as well as the usual resurfacing of several miles of road throughout the town. A more
detailed list of the roads scheduled for work will be available at a later date as winter sometimes takes
its toll and different roads receive priority over others. We will also be finishing up restoration of the
fall waterline project on East Shore Drive near Drake Road. We would like to thank everyone for their
patience with this project.
Currently when the weather cooperates we are working on the cleanup of Salt Point and assisting the
Parks and Recreation Department with some tree and debris clean up in the Myers Park, as well as our
usual brush maintenance along town roads. Think spring!
Any questions or concerns please feel free to give us a call at (607) 533-4328 or drop us an
email at lanshwy@twcny.rr.com.
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As a result of the Tompkins County Legislature’s 2006 decision to switch to a Triennial Revaluation
cycle for the 2006 Assessment Roll, for 2008 the Tompkins County Department of Assessment will
revalue all properties in the county to reflect 100% of their fair market value.
In preparation for the 2008 countywide revaluation the Department of Assessment can not simply
apply the same increase to all properties as not all properties increased at the same rate. The
assessment of each property was looked at individually and adjusted to reflect 100% fair market
value.
The Department of Assessment began mailing Disclosure Notices to all owners of all parcels in the
county beginning in January. The Town of Lansing’s Assessment Disclosure Notices were be mailed
on February 22nd and the dates reserved for Informal Hearings for the Town of Lansing is March 3 –
March 14.
Informal Hearing applications can also be filed online at www.tompkins-co.org/assessment/ or by
mailing in the application that is included with the Disclosure Notice. All applications must be filed
by March 28th.
The Planning Board provides quarterly updates of board decisions. For more information on the decisions,
the meeting minutes are available on the Town website (www.lansingtown.com/agenmin.html).
In December, the Board approved a waiver requested by Global Phoenix Computer Technology Systems to
provide fewer parking spaces at their business than what is required in the Land Use Ordinance. The
Ordinance requires that the number of parking spaces be calculated based on the square footage of the
building. Though the building is large, the owner explained that he does not need to create such a large
number of parking spaces, thus reducing the impervious surface at the site.
In January and February, the Board continued working on changes to the Land Use Ordinance and started
working on revisions to the Subdivisions Rules and Regulations.
The Planning Board holds business meetings on the second Monday of the month and working meetings on
the fourth Monday of the month at 7:15 PM at Lansing Town Hall. The public is welcome at all meetings.
By Jay Frankin, Tompkins County Department of Assessment Assistant Director
TOMPKINS COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT COUNTYWIDE REVALUATIONTOMPKINS COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT COUNTYWIDE REVALUATIONTOMPKINS COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT COUNTYWIDE REVALUATIONTOMPKINS COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT COUNTYWIDE REVALUATION
Planning Board UpdatePlanning Board UpdatePlanning Board UpdatePlanning Board Update
By Darby Kiley, Environmental Planner
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Lansing, NY 14882
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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.
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