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2020 ORGANIZATIONAL / REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
January 15, 2020
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
Edward LaVigne, Supervisor, 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 Doug Dake, Councilperson
Bronwyn Losey, Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson
Edward LaVigne, Supervisor
ABSENT: No one absent
ALSO PRESENT: Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, Charlie “Cricket” Purcell, Highway
Superintendent, Mike Moseley, Deputy Highway Superintendent, Patrick Tyrrell, Parks and
Recreation Supervisor, C.J. Randall, Director of Planning, Mike Sigler, Tompkins County
Legislator, Dan Veaner, Lansing Star, Andrew Sullivan, The Ithaca Times/Lansing Ledger, John
O’Neill, Village of Lansing, Ted Laux, Tom Butler, Lin Davidson, Ruth Groff, Kay Trotter,
Dennis Griffin, Suzanne Hinderliter, Katrina Binkewicz and a few other attendees.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR – GUIDELINES
Available as a handout.
The public shall be allowed to speak only during the Public Comment / Privilege of the Floor
period of the meeting, or during public hearings, or when they have reserved and been granted
time upon the Agenda.
Speakers must be recognized by the presiding officer (or his or her designee) and step to the
front of the room.
Speakers must give their name and state whether they are speaking as a resident, a member of the
public, or for any other person or organization.
Speakers must limit their remarks to 3 minutes, and comments unrelated to the subject matter of
the public hearing are not allowed.
Speakers may not yield any remaining time they may have to another speaker.
With the permission of the presiding officer a Board or committee member may interrupt a
speaker for the purpose of clarification or information (and not for any other reason or to debate
or disagree). Such time shall not be counted against the speaker’s 3 minute limit.
All remarks shall be addressed to the Board or committee as a body and not to any member
thereof, nor to any member of the public whether present at such public hearing or not.
Speakers shall observe the commonly accepted rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity and good
taste.
Interested parties or their representatives may address the Board by written communications.
Written documents and evidence may be submitted as part of the record of the public hearing.
Persons who exceed 3 minutes, violate rules of courtesy, decorum, dignity or good taste, or
deliberately or by their behavior interfere with other person’s right to comment or participate in
the public hearing, or who deliberately or by their behavior interfere with governmental
administration will be cut off, removed, or have non-recognized comments removed from the
record, or any combination of the above. Before a comments or statements will be excised from
the record, the speaker will be verbally warned that they are in violation of the rules for this
public hearing.
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PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR – COMMENTS
One resident spoke about the Planning Board and citizens’ concerns regarding the events centers
discussions. The resident stated the Town Board sets the laws and asked about a noise ordinance
and fireworks ordinance. The resident handed a previously written fireworks ordinance to Town
Counsel Guy Krogh and the information that was read during the meeting to Town Clerk Debbie
Munson.
MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS
MATTERS LEADING TO APPOINMENT OF A PARTICULAR PERSONAT 6:39 PM.
Councilperson Andra Benson seconded the motion.
All in Favor - 5 Opposed - 0
MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:10 PM.
Supervisor Edward LaVigne seconded the motion.
All in Favor - 5 Opposed - 0
2020 TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS
The following Resolutions were duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
RESOLUTION 20-01
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is authorized and directed to have all Town financial
records and Justice Court records and dockets audited in accord with law; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor make a report thereof to the Town Board, file his
findings and reports with the Town Clerk, and file an official certified report in accord
with law, all as referenced or required by or under General Municipal Law § 30 and
Town Law §§ 29 and 123; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized and permitted, in lieu of preparing his
financial report under Town Law Section 29(10), to submit to the Town Clerk, by March
31, 2020 a copy of the report to the State Comptroller required by Section 30 of the
General Municipal Law.
RESOLUTION 20-02
RESOLVED, that the Municipal Crime Policy be obtained and underwritten by NYMIR
and be approved as to the following amounts for the following public officers: (i)
$55,000.00 for Court Clerks; (ii) $55,000.00 for the Town Bookkeeper and assistants,
and part time tax collector, if any; and (iii) $1,190,000.00 for the Lansing Receiver of
Taxes and Deputy Receiver of Taxes.
RESOLUTION 20-03
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor appoints the Fire Chief and Company Captains of the
Town as Superintendent of Fires, and Alternate Superintendent of Fires.
RESOLUTION 20-04
RESOLVED, that Harris Beach LLP be approved as Bond Counsel for the Town, and
that they be consulted on an as needed basis.
RESOLUTION 20-05
RESOLVED, that the Tompkins Trust Company, HSBC, M&T Bank, and JPMorgan
Chase Bank be designated as the depositories for the Town of Lansing.
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RESOLUTION 20-06
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING APPOINTMENT OF ANDRA BENSON AS
DEPUTY SUPERVISOR AND FIXING 2020 SALARY THEREFOR
WHEREAS, a Deputy Supervisor is needed in case the Supervisor is ill or unable to act
in his position exists, having been created in the past by the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, the position of Deputy Supervisor needs to be filled for the year 2020 and
Supervisor Edward LaVigne has appointed Andra Benson as Deputy Supervisor, and
Town Law § 42 requires the Town Board to fix the compensation therefor; and
WHEREAS, currently there is no salary incident to the appointment; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has hereby
RESOLVED, that Andra Benson is acknowledged as Deputy Supervisor to serve at the
pleasure of the Town Supervisor, such being initially intended as an annual appointment,
to act on behalf of the Supervisor if he is ill or unable to act in his position, and the sum
of $-0- be and hereby is approved as compensation incident to such office.
RESOLVED, that The Town Clerk shall administer the oath of office for such position.
RESOLUTION 20-07
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, and Councilperson Doug Dake, are authorized to sign
checks drawn on all accounts except the Justice Accounts, Town Clerk’s, and the Lansing
Receiver of Taxes. The Town Clerk and Supervisor, be authorized to sign checks on the
Town Clerk’s checking account and the Lansing Receiver of Taxes checking account.
The Town Justices, be authorized to sign checks on the Town Justice accounts at the
Tompkins Trust Company; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Co-Budget Officer/Bookkeeper, and Information Aide
be authorized to make transfers on all Town accounts and wire transfers that are
necessary throughout the year except the Lansing Receiver of Taxes checking account,
the Town Clerk’s checking account and the Town Justice accounts at the Tompkins Trust
Company; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Co-Budget Officer/Bookkeeper, and Information
Aide, are hereby authorized to use the services provided by the Tompkins Trust Company
entitled “Anytime Access and Internet Banking” on all Town accounts except the Town
Clerk’s checking account, Lansing Receiver of Taxes checking account and Town Justice
accounts; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk are authorized to make
inquiries on the Lansing Water and Sewer District accounts and the Court Clerks are
authorized to make inquiries on the Town Justice accounts.
RESOLUTION 20-08
RESOLVED, that the Robert’s Rules of Order (for deliberative assemblies, 11th Edition)
are followed, however: (i) voting be in alphabetical order (by last name) with the
Supervisor voting last; and (ii) the technical formalities of the parliamentary process may
be dispensed of unless formal request is made for formal procedure by a majority of the
Town Board.
RESOLUTION 20-09
RESOLVED, that the Lansing Town Board will hold the Regular Town Board Meetings
on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM. Meetings will be held at the Town
Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York. Two additional regular
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meetings will be held on Wednesday, September 30th and November 4th, 6:30 PM.
Special Meetings will be held as needed.
RESOLUTION 20-10
RESOLVED, the public will be given the opportunity to address the Town Board (up to
three minutes per person) on any issue of concern, near the beginning of every Town
Board meeting. Immediately after the public comment period, each Town Board member
will be given two minutes to respond to public comment(s). The post public-comment
discussion will be limited to the members of the Town Board, unless the Town Board
waives this rule by majority vote.
RESOLUTION 20-11
RESOLVED, that the Town Officers, Authorized Personnel, and Highway
Superintendent are hereby allowed the allowable rate by the IRS for the use of their
private personal automobiles in the performance of their official duties.
RESOLUTION 20-12
RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to purchase equipment,
tools and implements not to exceed the amount of $2,500.00 without prior notice or
approval.
RESOLUTION 20-13
RESOLVED, that the vouchers for claims for the General Fund, Highway Fund, Capital
Projects, Drainage Districts, Lighting Districts, Sewer Districts, Water Districts, and
Trust and Agency be presented and audited in accordance with the Town Law Article 8,
and any related provisions, rules or regulations of the State Comptroller, said presentation
and audit to take place by the Town Board at each Regular Town Board meeting.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accord with the certification and other
requirements of Town Law §118, the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to make
payment upon utility bills and postage prior to the audit of vouchers conducted pursuant
to Town Law §118 (2).
RESOLUTION 20-14
RESOLVED, that Supervisor, Edward LaVigne be named Budget Officer and that
Bookkeeper, Charmagne Rumgay be named Co-Budget Officer for the year 2020 to serve
at the pleasure of the Town Board.
RESOLUTION 20-15
RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for Town Officers as compiled in the General
Town Budget for 2020 be as follows:
Supervisor Edward LaVigne $30,306.00
Councilperson Doug Dake $ 9,741.00
Councilperson Andra Benson $ 9,741.00
Councilperson Bronwyn Losey $ 9,741.00
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore $ 9,741.00
Highway Superintendent Charlie Purcell $78,111.00
Town Justice John Howell $19,498.00
Town Justice Maura Kennedy-Smith $19,498.00
Town Clerk Deborah K. Munson $46,459.00
and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to pay the above salaries.
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RESOLUTION 20-16
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby establishes the following standard
hours per month, as required for determination of retirement benefits for
Town Officials:
7.3 hours/day 36.5 hours/week
Court Clerk, Senior Court Clerk, Bookkeeper, Deputy Town Clerk, and Information
Aides
8 hours/day 40 hours/week
Town Clerk, Recreation Supervisor, Zoning, Code, Fire Enforcement Officer, Director of
Planning, Highway Superintendent, Motor Equipment Operator, Mechanic, and Laborer
Town Justice *based on a 6 hr/day 33 hrs/month
Councilperson *based on a 6 hr/day 41.04 hrs/month
Supervisor *based on a 6 hr/day 80 hrs/month
* Part-Time & Seasonal Employees are based on a 6 hour work day as established by the
Town Board Resolution dated August 1, 1990.
RESOLUTION 20-17
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, with Town Board input, may direct the investment of
general funds, special district funds, and highway money not obligated or required for
immediate expenditure or distribution, in United States Treasury Bills, savings accounts,
time deposit or time certificates of deposit through the Town’s official depository banks,
with said deposits or investments to be payable or redeemable at the option of the
Supervisor within such times as the proceeds may be needed to meet expenditures for
which the moneys were provided, all pursuant to the provisions of the Investment Policy
of the Town.
RESOLUTION 20-18
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk are authorized to issue
Accessible Parking Permits.
RESOLUTION 20-19
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Journal be designated as the official newspaper for the
Town of Lansing.
RESOLUTION 20-20
RESOLVED, that the following appointments made by the Supervisor be accepted:
2020 TOWN LIAISON OFFICERS
Agricultural & Farmland Protection
Committee
Andra Benson
Joseph Wetmore (Alternate)
Bolton Point Ed LaVigne & Andra Benson
Cayuga Lake Watershed Management
Plan Intermunicipal Organization
Bronwyn Losey
Tom Vawter (Alternate)
Cayuga Medical Center Andra Benson
Conservation Advisory Council Andra Benson
Fire Department Connie Wilcox
Housing Authority Connie Wilcox
Ithaca – Tompkins County Transportation
Council (ITCTC)
Joseph Wetmore
C.J. Randall (Alternate)
Lansing Advisory Committee on Power
Plant Future
Bronwyn Losey
Joseph Wetmore (Alternate)
Lansing Library Andra Benson
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Lansing Parks, Recreation & Trails
Committee
Ed LaVigne
Planning Board Doug Dake
Joseph Wetmore (Alternate)
Tompkins County Environmental
Management Council (EMC)
Andra Benson (Lansing Representative)
Tompkins County Council of
Governments (TCCOG)
Joseph Wetmore
Ed LaVigne (Alternate)
Tompkins County Youth Board Patrick Tyrrell (Liaison Representative)
Tompkins County Youth Services Andra Benson
Lisa Campbell (Lansing Representative)
Water & Sewer Advisory Board
Doug Dake
Ed LaVigne (Alternate)
Zoning Board of Appeals Bronwyn Losey
RESOLUTION 20-21
RESOLVED, that Bookkeeper/Co-Budget Officer, Charmagne Rumgay be appointed
voting member for the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance
Consortium’s Board of Directors, and Supervisor, Edward LaVigne be appointed as
alternate, while Bookkeeper/Co-Budget Officer, Charmagne Rumgay shall serve as
delegate to the Joint Committee on Plan Structure and Design for the year 2020.
RESOLUTION 20-22
RESOLVED, that the Town Board appoints, Charlie “Cricket” Purcell, Patrick Tyrrell,
Charmagne Rumgay, Deborah Munson, Melody Lombardo, Bronwyn Losey, and Ed
LaVigne to the Workplace Violence Threat Assessment Team and direct them to
complete the annually required workplace audit by October 1, 2020.
RESOLUTION 20-23
RESOLVED, that the Attorney for the Town is Guy K. Krogh, and that he, and his firm,
Thaler and Thaler, P.C. be consulted on an as needed basis and that the Town Supervisor
be authorized to execute the 2020 counsel engagement letter.
RESOLUTION 20-24
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby appoint Insero
& Co. as the Town Accountant(s) for the year 2020, upon further review, with the Town
to obtain services on an as needed and upon request basis.
RESOLUTION 20-25
RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer for the Town of Lansing be David A. Herrick,
P.E., of T.G. Miller, P.C., and he and his firm be consulted on an as needed basis.
RESOLUTION 20-26
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing will be attending the New York State Association of
Towns Conference and Training Session in New York City in February and the Annual
Meeting scheduled for February 16-19, 2020;
WHEREAS, the Town needs to designate voting and alternate delegates to vote for and
on behalf of the Town of Lansing for any matter that comes to vote before the
Association of Towns; therefore it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby appoints
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore as voting delegate, and Supervisor Edward LaVigne as
its alternate voting delegate.
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RESOLUTION 20-27
RESOLVED, as follows:
1. Country Acres Pet Services is the Dog Control Officer for the Town of Lansing;
2. The shelter maintained by Country Acres Pet Services is the Town of Lansing Dog
Shelter;
3. The 2020 Dog Control and Shelter Agreement between the Town of Lansing and
Country Acres Pet Services is for a term commencing January 1, 2020 and ending
December 31, 2020;
4. The Town Supervisor of the Town of Lansing is hereby authorized to sign said
agreement.
RESOLUTION 20-28
AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING OF HIGHWAY SERVICES WITH
TOMPKINS COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Office of the State Comptroller has ruled that counties may no longer
extend their bids for public work (services) to political subdivisions, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Section 119 provides that municipalities may enter
into cooperative purchasing agreements to jointly bid needed services, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Article 5-G, Section 119 states that “any
agreement entered into hereunder shall be approved by each participating Municipal
Corporation or district by a majority vote of its governing body”
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing is hereby
authorized to participate in the County bid for purchasing highway materials and services
as required for the operation of the Town Highway Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town reserves the right to participate in the
State bid if the State bid is lower.
RESOLUTION 20-29
RESOLVED, that the 2020 Agreement for the Expenditure of Highway Moneys be
approved and signed by the Town Board, Town Supervisor, and Town Highway
Superintendent.
RESOLUTION 20-30
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk’s Office be the official depositories for all Town
Accounts except the Town Justice Accounts.
RESOLUTION 20-31
RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town Clerk’s Office will accept payments by cash, check, or credit card for all
services in the Town Clerk’s Office. In addition, payments for water and taxes may
be made by credit card or e-check on the Town of Lansing’s website.
2. The Parks and Recreation Department accepts payments by cash, check, or credit
card. In addition, payments for recreation programs, camping, and pavilions may be
made by credit card on the Town of Lansing’s Recreation Department website.
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3. The Lansing Court accepts payments by cash, credit card, certified bank check, or
money order.
4. The Town Clerk’s Office, Lansing Court, and Parks & Recreation Department have a
separate processing fee for paying by credit card or e-check which said fee is paid by
the person using the credit card or e-check.
5. The banking agreement is approved and each year the service cost will be examined
to determine whether the service should be bid or shopped.
6. The deposits may be made remotely by using the Tompkins Trust Company digital
check scanner.
RESOLUTION 20-32
RESOLVED, that the charge for a check to the Town, returned from the bank unpaid, is
$20.00.
RESOLUTION 20-33
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes is appointed the keeper and
auditor of the three (3) Petty Cash Funds in the Town Clerk Office, one (1) for Water and
Sewer, one (1) for Town Clerk and one (1) for Receiver of Taxes.
RESOLVED, that the Parks and Recreation Supervisor is appointed the keeper and
auditor of the Petty Cash Fund in the Parks and Recreation Department.
RESOLVED, that the Bookkeeper is appointed the keeper and auditor of the Petty Cash
Fund in the Supervisor’s Office.
RESOLVED, that the Senior Court Clerk is appointed the keeper and auditor of the Petty
Cash Fund in the Court Office.
RESOLUTION 20-34
RESOLVED, that the salaries for the public officers that are a member of the Town of
Lansing Planning Board will be paid $600 with the December vouchers. The Lansing
Planning Board Chairperson will be paid $1,200 with the December vouchers. If a member
leaves prior to December 31st, their pay will be prorated based on the number of full months
of service from January 1st until date of departure. They will be paid with the December
vouchers.
RESOLUTION 20-35
RESOLVED, that the salaries for the public officers that are a member of the Town of
Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals will be paid $300 with the December vouchers. If a
member leaves prior to December 31st, their pay will be prorated based on the number of
full months of service from January 1st until date of departure. They will be paid with the
December vouchers.
RESOLUTION 20-36
RESOLVED, that, subject to training requirements and formal resolutions for
reappointment, the following residents are members of the Town of Lansing Planning
Board and the Chairperson is Gerald Caward Jr. and the Vice Chairperson is Al Fiorille.
Norman (Lin) Davidson, Gerald Caward Jr., Larry Sharpsteen, Sandra Dennis Conlon, Al
Fiorille, Deborah Trumbull, Dean Shea, Thomas Butler (First Alternate), and Dale Baker
(Second Alternate)
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RESOLUTION 20-37
RESOLVED, that, subject to training requirements and formal resolutions for
reappointment, the following residents are members of the Town of Lansing Zoning
Board of Appeals and the Chairperson is Henry (Hurf) Sheldon Jr.
Henry (Hurf) Sheldon Jr., Melanie Malone, Judith Drake, Maureen Cowen, and Peter
Larson, III
RESOLUTION 20-38
RESOLVED, that the following residents are members of the Town of Lansing Housing
Authority with the following dates for terms expiring.
George Gesselein (12/31/24), David Stoyell (12/31/22), Connie Wilcox (12/31/20),
Charla Hayes (12/31/22), Richard Hayes (12/31/22), Dennis Mogil (12/31/23), and Kathy
Overton (12/31/23)
RESOLUTION 20-39
RESOLVED, that the following people are members of the Town of Lansing Water and
Sewer Advisory Board.
Charlie Purcell, Mike Moseley, Guy Krogh, David Herrick, Lynn Day, C.J. Randall,
Edward LaVigne, Doug Dake, Gregg Weatherby, Steve Riddle, and John Gutenberger
RESOLUTION 20-40
RESOLVED, that the following people are members of the Town of Lansing Ethics
Board.
Thomas Jones, Edward LaVigne, Henry (Hurf) Sheldon Jr., Jay Franklin, and Kevin
Wyszkowski
RESOLUTION 20-41
RESOLVED, that the following people are members of the Town of Lansing Project
Review Committee.
Gerald Caward Jr., Lynn Day, Al Fiorille, Donald Harner, David Herrick, Guy Krogh,
and C.J. Randall
RESOLUTION 20-42
RESOLVED, that the following persons are appointed as members of the Town of
Lansing Parks, Recreation, and Trails Committee formed pursuant to the Comprehensive
Plan of the Town of Lansing and memorialized in Resolution #19-160, with each
appointee to serve for a concurrent two-year term expiring upon December 31, 2021.
Katrina Binkewicz, Ronny Hardaway, Becca Lovenheim, Paul Paradine, Deborah
Trumbull, and Jack Young
RESOLUTION 20-43
RESOLVED, that the following persons remain as members of the Agricultural and
Farmland Protection Committee, formed pursuant to the Agricultural and Comprehensive
Plans of the Town of Lansing with each appointee to serve for a concurrent three-year
term expiring upon December 31, 2022:
Connie Wilcox, Chairperson, John Fleming, Vice Chairperson, Adam Buck, Robert
Hatfield, Larry Moore, Todd Eldred, Norman "Lin" Davidson, Jeannine Kirby, Ken
Patchen, Peter Larson, III, and Al Fiorille
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RESOLUTION 20-44
RESOLVED, that the following persons remain as members of the Conservation
Advisory Council and the co-chairs are Tom Butler and Carrie Koplinka-Loehr.
Andra Benson, Robyn Bailey, Tom Butler, Karen Edelstein, John Fleming, John Greenly,
Carrie Koplinka-Loehr, Todd Walter, and David Wolfe
RESOLUTION 20-45
RESOLVED, that the following persons are members of the Lansing Advisory
Committee on Power Plant Future.
Hilary Lambert, Robert (Robb) Jetty, Dr. William (Bill) Klepack, Robert (Bert) Bland,
Derek Osborne, Eileen Stout, E. Lauren Chambliss, Sue Ruoff, and Bronwyn Losey
RESOLUTION 20-46
RESOLVED, that in reference to the Town’s Procurement Policy, Department Heads
will adhere to Town of Lansing’s Procurement Policy.
RESOLUTION 20-47
RESOLVED, that Town Board, Planning Board, and Zoning Board Members will attend
a mandatory training session on handling conflict / facilitating heated meetings.
RESOLUTION 20-48
RESOLVED, that, in addition to any Enforcement Officers identified in such law or
ordinance, the persons filling the following positions be and are hereby confirmed and
appointed as Enforcement Officers for the following Local Laws and Ordinances.
Local Law #2 of 2004 (Highway Excavation & Construction): The Town Highway
Superintendent, or his or her designees; the Deputy Highway Superintendent, or his or her
designees; and any Town Code Enforcement Officer.
Local Law #5 of 2004, as amended by Local Law #6 of 2015 (Unsafe Buildings): Any
Town Code Enforcement Officer; and any Town Building Inspector.
Local Law #3 of 2006 (Mass Gatherings): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; any
Town Building Inspector; any Town Constable (whether an employee or contractor); and
the Recreation Supervisor.
Local Law #4 of 2006 (Lock Boxes), as amended by Local Law #6 of 2009: Any Town
Code Enforcement Officer; any Town Building Inspector; any Fire Inspector, Fire Captain,
or Fire Marshall of the Town or any Fire District (or similar geographic district or area)
affecting or located within the Town.
Local Law #6 of 2006 (Code Enforcement), as amended by Local Law #8 of 2009 and
Local Law #3 of 2015 (Executive Law § 382-b Timber and Truss rules): Any Town Code
Enforcement Officer; and any Town Building Inspector.
Local Law #2 of 2007 (Parks Rules and Regulations): Recreation Supervisor, or his or her
designees; and any Town Constable (whether an employee or contractor).
Local Law #6 of 2007 (Illicit Discharges): Any Code Enforcement Officer; and any
Stormwater Management Officer (“SMO”).
Local Law #6 of 2009 (Stormwater): The Town's Code Enforcement Officer, hereby
designated as SMO.
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Local Law #9 of 2009 (No Smoking on Certain Town Property): Any Town Code
Enforcement Officer; any Town Building Inspector; and any Town Constable (whether an
employee or contractor).
Local Law #1 of 2011 (Sewer Law): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; any Town
Building Inspector; and any Town Constable (whether an employee or contractor).
Local Law #5 of 2012 (Excavation & Construction in Municipal Roadways & Highway
Rights of Way): Any Highway Superintendent; any Deputy Highway Superintendent.
Local Law #3 of 2013 (Bingo & Games of Chance): Any Town Clerk; any Deputy Town
Clerk.
Local Law #1 of 2014 (Sign Local Law): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; any Town
Building Inspector; and any Town Planner or planning consultant(s).
Local Law #3 of 2014 (Regulate Outdoor Storage and Junkyards): Any Town Code
Enforcement Officer; and any other person appointed as an enforcement officer under
such local law.
Local Law #4 of 2014 (Mobile Home Park Local Law): Any Town Enforcement Officer;
any Town Building Inspector; and any other person appointed as an enforcement officer
under such local law.
Local Law #1 of 2015 (Amendments to and Restatement of Town of Lansing Land Use
Ordinance), and all subsequent local laws and planned development area local laws as
amend this local law or the Land Use Ordinance: Any Town Code Enforcement Officer;
and any Town Planner or planning consultant(s). The Town Code Enforcement Officers
and Town Planner be and hereby are also designated as zoning officers for purposes of the
Land Use Ordinance and Town Law Article 16 (and NYS law, generally) relative to
interpreting, applying, and enforcing such zoning law and laws and rules pertaining to site
planning, special permitting, and subdivision controls.
Local Law #7 of 2015 (Communications Tower Local Law): Any Town Code Enforcement
Officer and any Town Planner or planning consultant(s).
Local Law #8 of 2015 (Licensing, Identification and Control of Dogs in the Town of
Lansing): Any Town Clerk; any Deputy Town Clerk; any Dog Control Officer (including
any Dog Warden).
Local Law #3 of 2016 (Subdivisions), and any subsequent amendments thereto or to
subdivision rules or procedures: Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; the Town
Building Inspector; and any Town Planner or planning consultant(s).
Local Law #9 of 2016 (Flood Plain Control): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; Town
Building Inspector and Director of Planning.
RESOLUTION 20-49
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby approve the
following Town Clerk’s 2019 Annual Report, Water and Sewer Collection Report, and
Receiver of Taxes Report, as set forth below.
TOWN CLERK’S 2019 ANNUAL REPORT
RECEIPTS
Marriage Transcripts $ 290.00
Marriage Licenses $ 1,160.00
Decals $ 12,708.00
Photocopies $ 27.75
Faxes - Outgoing $ 4.00
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Miscellaneous Revenue $ 7.35
Dog Licenses $ 35,920.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 50,117.10
DISBURSEMENTS
Paid to Supervisor for General Fund $ 35,169.35
Paid to NYS DEC for DECALS $ 12,123.25
Paid to Ag & Markets for Animal Population Control $ 2,172.00
Paid to NYS Health Dept. for Marriage Licenses $ 652.50
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 50,117.10
Dog Tickets Issued - 69
Accessible Parking Permits Issued/Renewed – 272
Notary Signatures – 909
2019 TOWN OF LANSING
WATER AND SEWER COLLECTION
MONTH WATER PENALTY TOTAL
January $1,290.33 $104.98 $1,395.31
February $165,430.89 $453.19 $165,884.08
March $11,171.40 $642.38 $11,813.78
April $2,340.09 $151.41 $2,491.50
May $164,630.29 $483.21 $165,113.50
June $10,095.70 $745.47 $10,841.17
July $2,978.22 $131.56 $3,109.78
August $172,026.59 $697.66 $172,724.25
September $15,661.06 $1,068.25 $16,729.31
October $8,455.84 $1,009.48 $9,465.32
November $172,050.87 $172,050.87
December $20,720.95 $622.80 $21,343.75
TOTAL $746,852.23 $6,110.39 $752,962.62
CHERRY ROAD SEWER COLLECTION
MONTH SEWER PENALTY TOTAL
January $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
February $6,077.51 $14.35 $6,091.86
March $127.50 $12.76 $140.26
April $63.75 $6.38 $70.13
May $5,875.63 $8.51 $5,884.14
June $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
July $63.75 $6.38 $70.13
August $6,013.76 $7.97 $6,021.73
September $191.25 $12.76 $204.01
October $403.75 $38.28 $442.03
November $5,572.82 $5,572.82
December $382.50 $19.25 $401.75
TOTAL $24,772.22 $126.64 $24,898.86
WARREN ROAD SEWER COLLECTION
MONTH SEWER PENALTY TOTAL
January $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
February $21,457.23 $0.00 $21,457.23
March $127.50 $12.76 $140.26
April $19.92 $1.99 $21.91
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May $21,149.11 $0.00 $21,149.11
June $147.42 $12.76 $160.18
July $85.00 $2.13 $87.13
August $22,008.41 $8.37 $22,016.78
September $31.88 $31.88
October $143.44 $17.54 $160.98
November $6,761.51 $6,761.51
December $16,893.77 $6.38 $16,900.15
TOTAL $88,825.19 $61.93 $88,887.12
WATER/SEWER PENALTY TOTAL
GRAND TOTALS $860,449.64 $6,298.96 $866,748.60
2019 Town and County Tax Collection
ORIGINAL WARRANT $13,819,016.05
DUE TO SUPERVISOR $4,071,868.80 DUE TO COUNTY $9,747,147.25
Adjustments $707.61
ADJUSTED DUE SUPERVISOR $4,072,576.41 ADJUSTED DUE COUNTY $9,747,147.25
TOTAL ADJUSTED WARRANT $13,819,723.66
COLLECTED
1st Installments $381,600.66
Service Charge (for 1st installments) $19,080.03
Full Payments $12,289,533.11
Hegarty water 2017 deposit from TC finance $707.61
Penalties $6,417.05
Late Notice Fees $86.00
Bad Check Fees $0.00
TOTAL COLLECTED $12,697,424.46
Bank Interest $492.04
TOTAL COLLECTED PLUS INTEREST $12,697,916.50
PAYMENTS TO SUPERVISOR RECONCILE WITH COUNTY
1/30/2019 ck# 819 $4,071,868.80 Franchise Tax $348,831.73
4/1/19 ck#824-Hegarty water 2017 $707.61 2nd Install Due $381,599.26
paid 2/8/19 ck# 822 $7,500,000.00
paid 3/2/19 ck# 823 $450,000.00
paid 4/15/19 ck# 826 $300,433.24
Unpaid Taxes Returned to County $766,283.02
Sub Total $9,747,147.25
TOTAL FOR RECONCILE $9,747,147.25
TOTAL PAID SUPERVISOR $4,072,576.41 (Subtract from Adjusted County Warrant)
BALANCE DUE TOWN $0.00 BALANCE DUE TO COUNTY $0.00
OTHER PAYMENTS TO TOWN OTHER PAYMENTS TO COUNTY
Penalties $6,417.05 Service Charge (for 1st install) paid 2/7/19 $19,080.03
Late Notice Fees $86.00
Bad Check Fees $0.00
SUB TOTAL $6,503.05
Bank Interest $492.04
Total Other to Town $6,995.09
Paid to Supervisor-4/15/19 ck# 825 $6,982.71
Paid to Supervisor-5/2/19 ck# 827 $12.38
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Balance due to Supervisor (other
payments) $0.00
BEGINNING TOTAL IN CHECKING $0.00
Total Collected plus interest $12,697,916.50
Warrant Paid to Town $4,072,576.41
Other Payments to Town $6,995.09
Warrant Paid to County $8,250,433.24
Franchises $348,831.73
Other Payments to County $19,080.03
ENDING TOTAL IN CHECKING $0.00
Full Payment Bills Collected 4,626 New Apportioned Bills 17
First Installments Collected 274 Total In Lieu of Taxes - billed $56,875.38
Unpaid Bills 139 Total In Lieu of Taxes – received $37,611.63
RESOLUTION 20-50
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby approve the
following 2020 Town of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department Fees and Code Office
Subdivision and Building Permit Fees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these 2020 Lansing Parks and Recreation
Department Fees and Code Office Subdivision and Building Permit Fees be and remain
subject to amendment throughout the year by the Town Board.
2020 MYERS PARK MARINA
BOAT SLIP FEE SCHEDULE
If paid in installments:
BOAT
If paid in full
by Feb. 25, 2020 1st payment due = Feb. 25, 2020
LENGTH 2nd payment due = March 25, 2020
PER/FT
RESIDENT: $50/ft NON-RESIDENT: $55/ft
MIN. 19' $950.00 1st = $475.00 $1,045.00 1st = $522.50
2nd = $475.00 2nd = $522.50
20' $1,000.00 1st = $500.00 $1,100.00 1st = $550.00
2nd = $500.00 2nd = $550.00
21' $1,050.00 1st = $525.00 $1,155.00 1st = $577.50
2nd = $525.00 2nd = $577.50
22' $1,100.00 1st = $550.00 $1,210.00 1st = $605.00
2nd = $550.00 2nd = $605.00
23' $1,150.00 1st = $575.00 $1,265.00 1st = $632.50
2nd = $575.00 2nd = $632.50
24' $1,200.00 1st = $600.00 $1,320.00 1st = $660.00
2nd = $600.00 2nd = $660.00
25' $1,250.00 1st = $625.00 $1,375.00 1st = $687.50
2nd = $625.00 2nd = $687.50
26' $1,300.00 1st = $650.00 $1,430.00 1st = $715.00
2nd = $650.00 2nd = $715.00
27' $1,350.00 1st = $675.00 $1,485.00 1st = $742.50
2nd = $675.00 2nd = $742.50
28' $1,400.00 1st = $700.00 $1,540.00 1st = $770.00
2nd = $700.00 2nd = $770.00
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29' $1,450.00 1st = $725.00 $1,595.00 1st = $797.50
2nd = $725.00 2nd = $797.50
30' $1,500.00 1st = $750.00 $1,650.00 1st = $825.00
2nd = $750.00 2nd = $825.00
BOAT SLIPS WITH ELECTRIC
ADD $200.00
2020 PAVILION INFORMATION
PAVILION SIZE CAPACITY RES.
FEE
Non-Res.
FEE
A 40’x30’ 150 $50.00 $55.00
B 50’x30’ 200 $70.00 $75.00
C 40’x34’ 150 $50.00 $55.00
D 48’x36’ 200 $70.00 $75.00
E 36’x28’ 100 $50.00 $55.00
F 36’x28’ 100 $50.00 $55.00
G 36’x28’ 100 $50.00 $55.00
Ballfield 150 $50.00 $55.00
2020 PARK AND MARINA FEE SCHEDULE
RESIDENTS NON-RESIDENTS
PARK ADMISSION (per car) FREE $6.00
Admission will be charged Daily (except July 4) from
Memorial Day Weekend-Labor Day
Non-Resident season admission pass $40
With Myers Park
resident sticker.
LAUNCHING
- per launch $5.00 $7.00
- season permit $45.00 $65.00
- Sr. Citizen season permit $35.00 $55.00
DRY DOCK
Seasonal – April 1st – Nov. 1st $350.00 $450.00
KAYAK
Seasonal – April 1st – Nov. 1st
TRANSIENT DOCKING
Must dock in designated area only!
$100.00
$2 per hour
$125.00
$2 per hour
CAMPING (per night)
Water, Electric & WIFI included on every site.
$36.00 $40.00
BOATS $50/FT $55/FT
(Senior Citizen age is 62. There is NO senior citizen discount for admission, dry dock or
camping)
Extra Season Launch sticker – Customers with multiple boats may purchase an extra season
launch sticker for an additional $5.00. Registration for the additional boat must be shown at the
time of purchase along with the additional trailer license plate number.
LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION
Rules and Regulations for Use of Lansing Community Center
RULES:
1. To reserve the Community Center, contact the Parks and Recreation Office at 607-533-
7388, or stop by the office at 29 Auburn Road, Monday – Thursday 7:30am to 4:00pm,
Friday 7:30am to Noon.
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2. FEE: for rental of the building is $75. A deposit of $25 will be needed to hold the space.
There is no charge for non-profit organizations.
3. All organizations must provide a Certificate of Insurance in the amount of $500,000
combined single limit and the Town of Lansing named additionally insured.
4. Renting party must remain on designated floor only. Other areas of the building may be
rented simultaneously.
5. NOTICE: Play area equipment and toys are property of the Lansing Drop-In and are off
limits to all users other than the participants of the Lansing Drop-In.
KEYS:
6. Weekly and bi-weekly users will be assigned one key to the leader of the organization at
the beginning of the assigned use date. The key must be signed out in person at the Parks
and Recreation Office. At the end of the scheduled season, you must return the key to the
Parks and Recreation Office.
7. All other users must sign out a key in person at the Parks and Recreation Office and
return the key in the Parks & Recreation Drop Box immediately after use, located in
the Town Hall foyer.
KITCHEN USE:
8. There will be a fee of $25 for kitchen use. Must do a “walk-through” of kitchen prior to
usage.
Kitchen use includes the use of the stove, griddle, and/or the dishwasher.
Usage shall be limited to once per month, not to exceed a total of 3 uses per calendar year.
CLEAN UP:
9. Return tables and chairs to their original spots. Do not drag tables and chairs across the
floor. If the kitchen facilities were used, please wipe down and clean all surfaces. If
extensive clean up is required after your use of the Community Center, you will be
charged a clean-up fee of $50 per hour.
10. Turn off lights for the BATHROOMS, THE 2ND FLOOR, AND THE FOYER ONLY.
All other lights are on sensors and turn off automatically.
11. Be sure all doors are locked when you leave.
12. If there is any abuse to the building, you will lose your privilege to use the building.
13. Youth groups must have an adult supervisor.
14. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED.
15. If you experience problems during the use of the Community Center with the water, heat,
plumbing, or appliances, please call one of the following immediately:
Patrick Tyrrell 315-246-3575
Owen Davis 607-793-4212
Parks & Recreation Dept 607-533-7388
Thank You!
Lansing Parks and Recreation Office
Town of Lansing
Building Permit Fee Schedule
(Effective January 16, 2020)
Working without a Building Permit – The fees set forth shall be doubled if work is
commenced prior to the issuance of a permit.
Residential:
$0.36 (was $0.34) cents a square foot for – One- & Two-Family Residence, Modular
Homes, Mobile Homes on Private Lots, Additions, finished basements.
Fees for Mobile Homes on Rental Lots will have a charge of $150.00
* Note that basements are not included in Square Footage Total if the basement is
unfinished.
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$0.18 (was $0.16) cents per Square Foot for: Garages, Storage Buildings,
Workshops & Pole Barns.
* Note any New Residence with an attached Garage will pay $0.36 Sq. Ft & $0.10 Sq Ft.
Remodeling:
Residential $5.00 (was $3.00) per thousand of estimated construction cost - when the
Square Foot Rule does not apply. ($75.00 minimum)
Commercial: - $5.00 per thousand of estimated construction cost ($75.00 minimum)
Pools: $50.00 – For storable / portable pools
$50.00 – For all Above-Ground pools
$75.00 – For all In-Ground pools
In & Above Ground Pool Permits will only be 180 day Permits, storable / portable pools
will only be 90 day permits. All swimming pools shall be completed within 12 months,
complete means a Certificate of Compliance has been issued.
Prefab Sheds:
$40.00- For any Pre-Assembled Shed.
101 Sq. Ft.-199 Sq. Ft. & less than 12’ in height.
$0.15 per Square Foot for any Pre-Assembled Shed 200 Sq. Ft &
over with a minimum fee of $75.00.
Sign Permits: $50.00 was $40.00
Solar Panel, wind or similar alternative energy source permits for Residential use: $75.00
Solar Panel, wind or similar alternative energy source permits for Commercial Projects up
to five acres $500.00
Solar, wind or similar energy source Commercial Projects over five acres will have an
additional fee of $50.00 per acre (was $25.00).
Solid fuel burning appliances-wood, pellet, coal stoves, etc. - $40.00 was $25.00
Demolition Permits: $40.00 was $25.00
Plumbing Permits: $100.00 - For any plumbing Inspection/s that is not in the Consolidated
Water District.
Fireworks Display Permit: $250.00 per event (was $100)
Inspections made before or after normal business hours: $75.00 per hour (1 hour
minimum) was $55.00
Fire & Safety Inspections of Public Assemblies, Multi- Residences & Businesses: $25.00;
Multi- Residences with 5 or more units $50.00.
Code Compliance Letter - $30.00 (formerly called Title Search)
Inspections made before or after Office Hours – $55.00 (1 hour minimum)
remove / put with BP fees
*Note: Except for the Projects noted here, there will be a minimum Building Permit Fee of
$75.00
*Note: Except for Pool Permits, any Building Permit that is not complete within one year
will require a Renewal Fee of 50% of the original cost of the Building Permit per year until
the Project is complete or a $75.00 Minimum.
*Exception- Any permit over $300.00 will be charged a flat fee of $150.00 for the first
renewal, subsequent permit renewals to remain at 50% of the original fee paid.
Town Of Lansing Planning Fee Schedule
(Effective January 16, 2020)
SITE PLAN REVIEW Was $100.00 plus $75 Public Hearing Notification
Estimated Project Cost Review Fee Each Public
Hearing
$1 - $10,000.99 $75.00 $75.00
$10,001 - $100,000.99 $250.00 $75.00
$100,001- $500,000.99 $500.00 $75.00
$500,001 - $1,000,000.99 $750.00 $75.00
$1,000,001 - $2,500,000.99 $1,000.00 $75.00
$2,500,001 - $5,000,000.99 $1,500.00 $75.00
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$5,000,001 and up $250 escalation per 500,000
EPC
$75.00
Includes Modification of previously approved Site Plans. Legal, engineering, and technical
review fees to be paid via initial escrow or Developer’s Agreement.
Sign Site Plan Review – Removed and included in above list
STORMWATER
Notice of Ground Disturbance Permit – $30.00 Same
Stormwater & Erosion Control Application – $550.00 Was 350.00 (Additional costs for legal
and/or engineering review per Local Law #9 of 2009, Section 7)
SUBDIVISION
Exempt Subdivision – $125.00 Same
Lot Line Adjustment – $125.00 Same
Minor Subdivisions – Preliminary Plat Application – $175.00 was $100 (Includes Notification
for one Public Hearing)} $150.00 was $125 for each new lot created paid after Final Plat
Approval.
Major Subdivisions – Preliminary Plat Application $225.00 Was 175.00 (Includes Notification
for Public Hearing) $150.00 was $125 for each new lot created paid after Final Plat Approval.
Initial escrow or developer’s agreement determined per Local Law #3 of 2016, Section 7(A).
ZONING & REZONING
Appeal to Zoning Board of Appeals – $175.00 Same (Includes Notification for one Public
Hearing)
Cell Tower Application Fee – $1,500.00 Was $1,000 (Additional costs for technical consultant
review per Local Law #7 of 2015, Article VIII); cell tower co-location (on existing tower) $750.00
New
Floodplain Development Permit – $250.00 Was $200 (Additional costs for legal and/or
engineering review per Local Law #9 of 2016)
Junkyard Permit or Renewal – $100.00 (Additional costs for legal and/or engineering review
per Local Law #3 of 2014) Same
Outdoor Storage Exemption Certificate – $100.00 Same
Planned Development Area (PDA) – Initial fee $375.00 Same (Includes Notification for one
Public Hearing) plus initial escrow or developer’s agreement of $2,500 plus any associated Site
Plan and/or Subdivision fees.
Public Hearing Notification – $75.00 Same
Special Permit – $375.00 (Includes Notification for one Public Hearing) Was $100
Utility Availability Letter - $125.00 New
Zoning Compliance Letter - $60.00 New
Zoning Permit - $50.00 Same
ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS 20-01 – 20-50
RESOLUTION 20-51
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Organizational Resolutions 20-01 – 20-50 as presented and as amended,
are hereby approved as presented and amended, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these Organizational Resolutions be and remain subject to
amendment throughout the year by the Town Board.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Organizational Resolutions were duly motioned
by Councilperson Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put to a
roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye
Councilperson Bronwyn Losey - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
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Accordingly the foregoing Resolutions were approved, carried, and duly adopted on January 15,
2020.
2019 TOWN HISTORIAN’S REPORT
Copies were available for the public and the report also appears on the Town’s Webpage.
Louise Bement
49 Myers Road
Lansing, NY 14882
2019 Town Historian Report
In 1989, I founded the Lansing Historical Association as that had been my goal, but I had to
retire from teaching school to take on such a responsibility. It has become a very nice
association with five board meetings a year which, as president, I “run”. We also put on two
public meetings – one in April and the other in October. These meetings with historical
programs are well attended. We hadn’t been an association very long when a board member said
we should have a newsletter. For a while I contributed articles to the newsletter, but after a few
years the newsletter became my total responsibility. I edit and write four newsletters a year
which are mailed out to around 150, or more, members.
I have been your Town Historian for 38 years. The only Municipal Historian with more years is
Al Chaffee in Newfield, and he was named historian when he was fourteen years old because of
his vast knowledge of the local cemeteries. He now has a vast knowledge of the history of
Newfield as well.
The Municipal Historians of Tompkins County hold regular meetings chaired by Carol Kammen.
We work together very well and are always ready to help each other out.
I get emails and phone calls from people interested in Lansing’s history and their ancestors who
lived here. Last January, I worked about two hours with a couple who were interested in the
history of Cayuga Lake floods, and the old International Salt Company.
I also worked with the people who run the boat named the Teal. This boat is a learning
classroom and they take school children and other interested people on cruises to study the lake
and the lake shores. The lake shore is where I come in. These people had discovered the books I
had written, in the local libraries, and they were using the information in my books as part of
their teaching lectures on the boat. So, they came to talk to me and get more information first
hand.
In February, I had a road named after me! What a surprise. I was so flattered. I also worked in
our Historical Archives on Saturday mornings with two of my board members, Fannie Welch
and Kathy LaLonde. I also met with a woman who was going to give a talk on one room school
houses and she wanted to investigate ours and take pictures of it.
In March, I did research on the Howell Farm on Emmons Road for Carol Howell.
In April, I helped a man from Ladoga Point with maps of Lansing and the Mack family history.
In May, Debbi Smith from Virginia came to get cuttings from the apple trees and grape vines on
my and my neighbor’s property. I had worked with Debbi last year and she knew that I lived on
her great, great Uncle Henry Myer’s old orchard. There aren’t many trees or grapes left but she
got cuttings from several trees and my grape vines and has reported that the cuttings are
sprouting quite well.
In June, Carol Becker from the private religious school in Dryden came to teach her class of first
and second graders in the one room schoolhouse. She comes every other year and spends the
day at the school which I open for her and give a little talk to her students.
In July, a woman came to look for Abolitionists’ homes. We don’t have very many that we can
locate, but I took her to Ben Joy’s old home in Ludlowville and Betsy Barber’s home on Jerry
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Smith Road. I also told her that Rogue’s Harbor held fugitive slaves that were on their way
north to Canada.
On July Fourth, Jo Hass and I held court at North Cabin for five hours. With the concrete floor
the Cabin feels air conditioned, which is nice on a hot and humid July 4th. We had lots of
visitors.
In late July, members from the Virgil and Marathon Historical Associations were on a field trip
and they stopped by to talk about how our association worked. They were very impressed with
our archives. I took them on the tour to see Ludlowville Falls, etc.
In August, Donna Scott came to the archives to do research on International Salt.
In late August, I worked all day making up a slide show to present to the Planning Board.
In September, I worked with two women on their Ludlow and Starr ancestors. Then we went to
see the Starr Cemetery, a very small cemetery on Ridge Road. We also went to Pine Grove
Cemetery.
Also in September, I rode in the parade and waved and threw candy. Lisa Campbell had put a
big sign on the front of her car that said, “Louise Bement, Town Historian”.
In October, Fannie Welch and I sorted antique clothing that Donna Scott had donated.
In November, a Cornell student from the architecture school came to do research on International
Salt and Salt Point. I had worked with students from this school before.
2019 TOMPKINS COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES REPORT – LISA CAMPBELL
The following report was available as a handout.
Tompkins County Youth Board
Lisa Campbell
2019 Report
1. Training: Provided 13 trainings, serving 560+ professional and community members working
with youth.
Topics have included:
• Suicide Alertness for everyone
• Bullying
• Issues with the Legalization of Marijuana
• Autism
• Growth Mindset
• Adolescent Brain Trends in Substance Abuse
• Inter-generational programming benefits
• Keeping our LGBTQIA youth safe
In my efforts to represent and serve the Lansing community I have shared training
opportunities with school and youth workers and met with school, library and Town personnel
to identify avenues whereby our community can benefit from youth resources shared at the
county level. Looking to add a community/youth section on the Town website and have joined
the programming committee at the library.
2. Participation in the 100 Day Youth Homeless Challenge.
3. Summer Youth Employment ~ over 160 youth in Tompkins County gained valuable
experience in employment settings.
4. Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children: Provided critical team training with medical
providers at conference. Youth in Tompkins County are identified as having been trafficked
or high risk.
• In my role, I provided posters and written handouts/resources on varying topics to
Lansing Middle and High School.
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• I advocated for youth resources identified to me by members of our community with a
focus on bullying, suicide prevention and screen usage issues. A recent topic of concern I
presented is porn addiction among youth. Tompkins County Youth Services Department
expects to be addressing this with other community and healthcare institutions this year.
• I serve on the county’s Bullying Prevention Task Force.
• I’m working within our community to fight the stigma associated with mental health and
suicide. I volunteer with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the "Be the
One" campaign. We hosted a wellness table at the Carnival and I am coordinating the
community-wide Days of Kindness to usher in Mental Health Awareness month May
2020.
5. Ongoing Board Recruitment ~ I believe every municipality should be represented. I am
engaged in ongoing efforts to that end.
6. Achieving Youth Results (website) indicators.
7. Results-based accountability (RBA) programs serving youth. (See website for report card
mid-February).
8. Pitch program small grant selection (based on AYR).
9. Summer Youth employment monitoring.
10. Resource allocation recommendations for budget presented to the legislature.
11. Student survey publication (website).
12. New York State Youth Council review team.
https://anysyb.net/nys-ocfs-announces-application-for-nys-youth-council/
I am impressed by the work ethic and professional expertise of our County Youth Services
Department. I continue to learn about the work being done on behalf of Tompkins County
youth. Explanations and further information on Youth Department and board work may be
found on their website and within their quarterly and annual (July) reports. I appreciate my
reappointment to the Youth Board by the Town of Lansing and Tompkins County Legislature.
As of this month, I will continue my service in the role of Vice-Chair.
LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY REPORT – CHRISTINE EISENHUT
The following report was available as a handout.
TOWN BOARD UPDATES
FROM THE LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY
January 15, 2020
1. Beyond Seasonal Blues: When Self-care Isn’t Enough with Deb Harper, PhD.
Saturday, January 18th 11:00 am Learn about managing emotions, choosing self-care and
providing outreach for those who may be in need of support. Information about local
resources will be available. Space is limited. Please call to reserve a spot.
2. Pages to Projects – Last Monday of each month, 4-5:00pm - for First and Second
graders – the new early learners book club. Read, meet new friends and have fun with
book related games and creative projects. Registration is required.
3. New! Playtime at the Library – Mondays 12:30-2:00pm and Thursdays 11am-12:00
pm. The library invites young children and their caregivers to enjoy unstructured time to
play with our new toy collection.
4. Pokemon Club is Back! - Saturday, January 25th 12-2:00 pm. Enthusiasts are invited to
bring their cards to battle, discuss and enjoy with other fans. Beginners to experts are
welcome. Open to ages 6-14.
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5. Creative Writing Club – Third Monday of the Month 6-8:00pm – for students in grades
5-8. Enjoy writing games and prompts, or work on your own piece in a group setting.
Emphasis on having fun, playing with new ideas and following inspiration. Supplies and
snacks provided.
6. YouthLAB (Library Advisory Board)– First Monday of the Month 6-7:30pm. Students
in grades 5-8 are invited to join in a monthly meeting to discuss future library programs
and ideas.
7. Ask Annie – Tech Help for the Digital Library – Walk-In Wednesdays 10 -11:00am.
Get help with downloading e-books, audiobooks and music onto your devices.
8. Artwork on display in January and February – Photography by Holly Hardie.
Ongoing programs at the library:
a. T’ai Chi – Tuesdays 11:30am – 12:30pm, Thursdays 2:30-3:30pm
b. Story Time – Tuesdays 1 pm, Thursdays 10:30 am
c. Mah Jongg – Wednesdays 1:00-4:00pm
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, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.
Day.
The library will also be closed from March 7-14th for updates to carpeting, painting and
shelving.
LANSING YOUTH SERVICES – JANICE JOHNSON
The following report was available as a handout.
Lansing Youth Commission; Est. 1987
Supports Lansing Youth Services
Youth Employment Programs
January 2020
• Officers were elected for 2020 and they remain the same as 2019
o Stacy Mastin - Chair
o Amber Hafner - Vice Chair
o Debbie Ryan - Treasurer
o Dick Taylor - Secretary
• Spaghetti Dinner will be April 24th at All Saints Church
• Fishing Derby will be June 20th at Myers Park
• Annual Report will be coming out soon
o LYS employed youth for a total of 1,730 hours
• Upcoming programs include Legos, Outdoor Adventure, Game On, and Mad Science.
• There will be a Winter Olympics event with multiple other municipalities in February
PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT – PATRICK TYRRELL
Reviewed the following with the Town Board and report was available as a handout.
Parks & Recreation
1/13/20
Town Board Meeting
RECREATION
Upcoming/Ongoing programs include: travel basketball, gymnastics, club volleyball, 2/3 grade
basketball, indoor soccer, hot stove baseball, wrestling, ski club and ice skating.
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Installation of the new digital sign has begun. Some extra fabrication needs to be done to
existing posts.
Summer program booklet dates are beginning to fall into place. Anticipating the booklet will be
posted by the start of March.
PARKS
Camping reservations started on Monday.
Began accepting boat slip applications. Lottery February 27.
Cleaned out park shop and created room for LAVA to store their camera/ WIFI supplies.
Nearly finished refurbishing equipment that will be for sale. Mowers will be posted within this
month.
Building maintenance repair. All Town Hall and Community Center non-working light bulbs
have been replaced and all mandatory fire extinguishers are in their designated location as well
as up to date.
We have begun working on our summer concert series.
Patrick also reported:
Camping:
Already collected $30,000 and July 4th is sold out.
Digital Sign:
Should be completed soon.
Supervisor Ed LaVigne stated there should be a standard operating procedure for hostile
situations including panic buttons for recreation and code departments.
TOMPKINS COUNTY LEGISLATOR – MIKE SIGLER
Reviewed the following with the Town Board and report was available as a handout.
Tompkins County Legislator
Michael Sigler
January 15, 2020
Hello and thank you for having me again. Welcome Bronwyn and congratulations on joining the
Board. I look forward to working with you.
As you may have heard, I’m the interim chair of the Tompkins County Legislature. It’s been a
full week and I’ve been carrying out all the responsibilities of the chair. We have an excellent
staff and we can handle anything that pops up to keep the County running smoothly.
The Tompkins County Legislature, at its annual reorganization meeting Tuesday night,
attempted to elect its Chair and Vice Chair for 2020, but in the end, adjourned the meeting
without reaching a decision. The positions of Chair and Vice Chair are filled each year by
majority vote of members of the Legislature.
The first scheduled meeting of the year opened with the election of me, Mike Sigler, to serve as
Interim Chair.
Legislator Mike Lane (D) of Dryden and Legislator Anna Kelles (D) of Ithaca were both
nominated to serve as Chair of the Legislature. It deadlocked at seven to seven and that’s how
we ended the meeting. I’m sure this will work out quickly, but until then I’ll serve as chairman.
I continued the meeting and we unanimously approved limiting the purchase of single-use plastic
and expanded polystyrene foam items in Tompkins County Government. These items include
dishes, utensils, straws, cups and water bottles, etc. I’m a little concerned about the ban on single
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use water bottles as some studies show that without those water options, people buy canned and
bottled sodas and other drinks as a replacement.
The November Sales Tax Report, which shows the County’s portion of sales tax distributions,
was up 6.4% compared to a year earlier. As of the end of November, year-do-date sales tax
distributions were up by more than 4% from 2018. We also voted to ask the State Legislature to
extend the additional one percent sales tax rate in Tompkins County. This is in addition to the
three percent we are authorized to charge. It helps us capture tax money from our short-term
residents.
I went to the airport business after hours last week and if you haven’t visited the airport lately
you should. Airport manager Mike Hall has tried, and I think succeeded in making this more
than an airport. It’s a community space. There’s a playground. You can get a sandwich or
coffee from Ithaca Coffee and there are conference rooms the public can use.
I’ve met with Cornell a couple of times over the past week. We talked about TCAT and its
possible move to Warren Road. I have already heard concerns from some Hillcrest residents.
They’ve already had to deal with the new DOT facility, so there’s a worry this is just one more
negative. Cornell is an equal partner with the County and City in TCAT and this will be a long
discussion. No one is looking at the $55 million dollar price tag NOT as a serious hurdle.
We talked about the power plant’s conversion to a data center in large part because it’s a priority
for the Town and me, but also for the County. We want this project and Cornell lobbying efforts
could help it along.
I brought up NYSEG. NYSEG says it had a solid response to the RFI on how to end the Natural
Gas Moratorium. They expect to move ahead with RFPs this spring. Ed and I talk about this
often so you’ll all be in the loop on what’s moving ahead and what’s not.
I also asked Cornell about the concern they may sell the Cornell Orchards in Lansing. They said
they are considering what to do with them, but that it’s very early and there’s no real push to sell.
We also talked about Harmful Algae Bacterium. They clearly are a big concern for everyone,
but particularly Lansing and Bolton Point. There’s a feeling there should be an overseer of all
the work that’s been done because there’s so many separate groups working on this. I’ve
reached out to Senator Helming to talk over her plan and what’s being done at the state level
since her district surrounds much of Cayuga and Seneca and Cazenovia and reaches Lake
Ontario. I’m sure she’s already working on this and maybe she has an idea on how to get all
these groups working together. I also asked her about the Route 34B and Myers Road crossing
by the school. We were close to a crossing guard there, but a resident had the idea of a flashing
crossing pole there which might be more effective. I’ve asked for her thoughts and support on
either the signal or guard.
Thank you again for having me and if you need anything, please ask.
Route 34B Bridge Update:
Supervisor Ed LaVigne stated the latest report is to begin the bridge work in the fall of 2021,
take the existing bridge out February 2022 and have the bridge functional by the end of 2022.
Light By School:
Mike Sigler noted the Department of Transportation (DOT) is doing a study.
County Convention Center:
Mike Sigler reported there is a plan for a convention center by the Green Street Garage in Ithaca.
He noted, it will hold 900 people, the property is publically owned, it will bring people to Ithaca
hotels, etc. during the week and is part of a larger project.
Supervisor Ed LaVigne raised a question about the location in Ithaca - what about on Warren
Road, near the airport, Route 13, DOT, TCAT, easier to get to, etc.
Supervisor Ed LaVigne had a brief conversation concerning the County reimbursing Towns and
Villages for collecting County tax money.
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HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REPORT – CHARLIE “CRICKET” PURCELL
Cricket reported the following:
Bronwyn Losey – Welcome to the Town Board
Town Board – Thanks for your support last year
Highway Building – Working on needs assessment and next steps with C.J. Randall
Highway Building – Supervisor Ed LaVigne stated:
• Draft of the highway department building renovation project given to Town Board
• Municipal Solutions current rate is about 2.7%
• Cost is about $400 per square foot and about $200 per square foot for cold storage
• Would need to go to referendum for vote
• Building 51 years old
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT – C.J. RANDALL
Reviewed the following with the Town Board and report was available as a handout.
CORE PLANNING FUNCTIONS
• Review and classification of development applications
o Continued revisions of content and setup of the current Application
documents and development review process and fees with Code Clerk,
Code Officer, and Bookkeeper and developed draft fee schedule for 2020
based on cost averaging
• Data and GIS Services
o Received quote from Esri for ArcGIS single desktop license on 12/3; will
purchase and start setup in January 2020
o Corrected duplicate email issue with ABS Solutions on 12/18
• Conservation Advisory Council staff support
o Andra Benson appointed as municipal representative to the Tompkins
County Environmental Management Council (EMC) on 12/3
• Planning Board staff support
o Coordinated project review meeting with Lake Forest Circle Major
Subdivision and Britton Woods Major Subdivision development team on
12/5
o Britton Woods Major Subdivision project update and Declaration of
SEQRA Lead Agency on 12/16
o Discussed Pinney Properties’ 390 Peruville Road duplexes expired
(11/28/2019) Site Plan approval on 12/16
o Sketch Plan of Auburn Ridge Properties’ proposal for salon suite rentals
and restaurant / bar at former 9,000+ s.f. Egan’s IGA supermarket at 2073
East Shore Drive on 12/16
• Zoning Board of Appeals staff support
o Area variance denied to place new cottage at 30 Ladoga Park on 12/17
• Interdepartmental Infrastructure Coordination
o Provided background research support to Water & Sewer Advisory Board
regarding proposed Consolidated Water District Extension No. 6 on 12/9
o Solicited application Parks, Recreation, and Trails Committee members on
12/17
o Coordinated with Tompkins County Business Energy Advisers regarding
proposed Town Highway building renovations on 12/12
o Transmitted initial Town Center Build-out Analysis to SRF Associates,
D.P.C. on Lansing Town Center Multi-Modal Transportation Impact
Assessment on 12/20, received Draft Existing Conditions Assessment
Tech Letter on 12/24
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• Attended Tompkins County Planning Advisory Board (PAB) meeting on
12/10
o Reviewed draft 2018 Housing Snapshot
• Attended Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council Planning
committee meeting on 12/17
LAND USE POLICY WORK PROGRAM
• Land Use Ordinance Update
o Requested municipal assistance from County Planning with analysis of
existing and proposed commercial and residential densities, block sizes,
lot widths, thoroughfares, civic spaces, lot occupation, setbacks, public
and private frontages, and building configuration, function, and d isposition,
to facilitate scenario planning (including cost of service / revenue analysis)
to implement update of Land Use Ordinance on 12/20
• Prepare amendments to Solar Energy Local Law
o Requested municipal assistance from County Planning to prepare a Best
Practices Report on utility-scale solar development, in particular the areas
of Real Property Tax Law / subsidies, Host Community Agreements,
coordination with utilities, Article 10 and how state incentives impact these
energy plays, agrivoltaics, smart solar siting on farmland, agricultural and
conservation easements, identifying properties best suited for utility -scale
solar on 12/20
• Environmental Protection Overlay Districts
o Scope of work and schedule of adoption forthcoming
C.J. also reported:
Solar
Draft Solar Local Law Inquiries – EDF Renewables (solar company)
• Large scale solar project
• Make presentation to Town Board
Host Community Agreement – Pays towns per mega watt
County Best Practices Report – EDF possible presentation in March (Board would like report
before EDF presentation)
Supervisor Ed LaVigne noted:
Jay Franklin, Director of Assessment – February Town Board meeting:
1. Exemptions
• Homeowner’s capital improvements
• Complete list – prior to Board meeting
2. Tax ramifications - solar
C.J. continued reporting:
Conflict Training – at Town Hall February 5th, 9:00am
Power Plant Transition – County IDA and Southern Tier Eight may have money to help with
coal power plant transition
Cornell Cooperative Extension – Climate Smart Community Initiative - help with natural
resource inventory
Milton Meadows
• Ready for occupancy next month
• Storm water issues
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Harmful Algal Blooms (HABS) – Governor announced Restore Mother Nature Act - three
billion bond for voters in November
County Planning Advisory Board – C.J. appointed chair
Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) – Policy changes next month
LED Street Lights – Resolution next month
Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan – Resolution next month – request for proposal
Town Hall Doors – Hear next month about JCAP grant, bid package resolution
Vacuum Truck – Per solar law, obligations to take care of land, apply for grant and have vacuum
truck almost fully funded
Highway Building – County program, up to $6,000 at no charge for consulting assistance on
large and existing buildings in Lansing
Short Term Rentals – Board interested in information?
Storm Water Plan – Apply to Park Foundation in March
ENGINEER’S REPORT – DAVE HERRICK
No report.
AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE REPORT – CONNIE WILCOX
No report.
Joseph Wetmore - reported the following:
Joint Planning Board and Agriculture Committee Meeting
• Reviewing Agriculture District
• Visuals on the wall are helpful
February Agriculture Committee Meeting at Town Hall on February 3rd
MOTION TO CORRECT THE RECREATION SUPERVISOR 2020 SALARY
MOTION M20-01
Councilperson Doug Dake, moved TO CORRECT THE RECREATION SUPERVISOR
2020 SALARY FROM $73,632.00 TO $76,287.00, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020,
NOTING ALSO THAT ANY TECHNOLOGY STIPEND OR WAGES ARE SEPARATE
FROM THIS POSITION AND NOT WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THE SALARY
PAYABLE FOR THIS POSITION
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, seconded the motion.
All in Favor - 5 Opposed - 0
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF BID, ISSUANCE OF NOTICE OF
AWARD AND CONTRACT TO CAYUGA COMMERCIAL CLEANING FOR TOWN
HALL AND COMMUNITY BUILDING CUSTODIAL SERVICES
RESOLUTION 20-52
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF BID, ISSUANCE OF
NOTICE OF AWARD AND CONTRACT TO CAYUGA COMMERCIAL CLEANING
FOR TOWN HALL AND COMMUNITY BUILDING CUSTODIAL SERVICES
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
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WHEREAS, detailed bid documents and specifications had been developed, including a contract to
be executed by the selected bidder, and the Town thereafter duly advertised for public bidding and
conducted a public bid opening, and all bids were examined for compliance with bid requirements,
including overall pricing and best value bidding standards and criteria, and the best value-lowest
overall cost bidder duly identified; and
WHEREAS, as a result of such examinations and meeting, and upon input from the Town Department
of Parks, such bid was deemed and determined to be in compliance with bid requirements, and such
bidder is not listed upon any State Debarment List, such that the Town Board desires to now award
such bid; and
WHEREAS, after a review of the foregoing, and upon due deliberation and consideration thereof, and
in compliance with the specifications and the requirements for public bidding upon procurements and
public works, including but not limited to the Town’s Procurement Policy and General Municipal
Law §§ 101 and 103, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Project bid be and hereby is awarded to Cayuga Commercial Cleaning,
pursuant to its bid dated December 31, 2019; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town deems this Resolution to be legally sufficient as a Notice of Award,
which Notice of Award shall be submitted to the successful bidder together with prepared contract
documents, and which such delivery shall constitute acceptance of the bid by the Town; and it is
further
RESOLVED, that upon receipt of the required insurance coverages, the contract that was part of the
bid documents be completed and the Town Supervisor be and is hereby authorized to negotiate and
execute such contract by, for, on behalf of, and in the name of the Town of Lansing, and the Supervisor
be further authorized to make, negotiate, and execute such changes and such further or other
documents and agreements as are or may be necessary or convenient to cause such contract or bid
award to be fully authorized and services to commence in 2020 in as timely a fashion as practicable;
and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk register the award with the Department of Labor under the PRC
number assigned for this bid and project.
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 Doug Dake - Aye
Councilperson Bronwyn Losey - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on January 15,
2020.
RESOLUTION APPROVING TEMPORARY SHED ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
FOR WATERTANK LOT AT LOT 38, HORIZON DRIVE
RESOLUTION 20-53
RESOLUTION APPROVING TEMPORARY SHED ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
FOR WATERTANK LOT AT LOT 38, HORIZON DRIVE, AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION THEREOF
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, Candace Cima is selling land along Horizon Drive (TPN 44.1-1-38.16) and has
discovered, pursuant to a survey, that a shed that has existed for years encroaches almost 18” onto
neighboring Town land upon which is situate a Town water tank; and
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WHEREAS, the encroachment is easterly of the water tank on a Town-owned lot known as TPN
44.-1-38.1 as utilized by the Consolidated Water District, and the encroachment is located outside
the fencing and does not interfere with Town needs or operations in any manner, and such
encroachment if further deemed and declared a minor encroachment, and the requested
encroachment agreement is temporary in nature and has been reviewed and approved by the Town;
and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the encroachment agreement, as amended, be and hereby is approved, and the
Town Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to sign such encroachment agreement by, for, in the
name of, and on behalf of the Town of Lansing.
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 Doug Dake - Aye
Councilperson Bronwyn Losey - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on January 15,
2020.
APPROVE AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
RESOLUTION 20-54
The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of December 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 Joseph Wetmore and
Councilperson Andra Benson.
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved that the Supervisor’s Report be approved as submitted
and the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following bills and to make the following
budget modifications.
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 013
DATED 1/15/2020
AUDITED VOUCHER #’s 1186 - 1261
PREPAY VOUCHER #’s 1186 - 1190
AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #’s 95 – 103
PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #’s 95 – 97
FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 56,732.81
HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 50,197.00
LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 1,508.56
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 6,301.18
TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 53,153.51
WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1-) $ 530.61
CHERRY ROAD SEWER DISTRICT (SS3-) $ 137.50
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DRAKE RD – CWD#4 (HA) $ 1,366.03
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 001
DATED 1/15/2020
AUDITED VOUCHER #’s 1 - 21
FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 23,585.54
HIGHWAY FUND (DA) $ 2,634.18
WARREN ROAD SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1-) $ 48.16
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
GENERAL FUND A
12/31/2019 Year End
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
A1110.400 A1110.120 From Justices Contractual to Justices Persnl Srvcs $ 1,850.00
Additional Funds needed
A1110.400 A1110.130 From Justices Contractual to Justices Persnl Srvcs $ 245.00
Additional Funds needed
A1220.400 A1220.100 From Supervisor Contractual to Supervisor Prsnl Srvcs $ 0.10
Additional Funds needed
A599 A1410.110 From Fund Balance to Deputy Clerk Prsnl Srvcs $ 950.00
Additional Funds needed
A599 A1410.130 From Fund Balance to Town Clerk PT Clerk Prsnl Srvcs $ 450.00
Additional Funds needed
A599 A1440.406 From Fund Balance to Engineering - Misc Water Dist $ 525.00
Additional Funds needed
A599 A1610.400 From Fund Balance to Technology $ 400.00
Additional Funds needed
A599 A1630.400 From Fund Balance to Comm Center Cont $ 280.00
Additional Funds needed
A599 A1630.403 From Fund Balance to Comm Center Electric $ 55.00
Additional Funds needed
A599 A3310.110 From Fund Balance to Crossing Guard $ 220.00
Additional Funds needed
A599 A3510.400 From Fund Balance to Control of Dogs Cont $ 85.00
Additional Funds needed
A599 A5182.403 From Fund Balance to Street Lighting Cont $ 110.00
Additional Funds needed
A599 A7020.110 From Fund Balance to Parks Admin Prsnl Srvcs $ 2,800.00
Additional Funds needed
A599 A7020.120 From Fund Balance to Parks Admin Prsnl Srvcs $ 3,725.00
Additional Funds needed
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A599 A7110.400 From Fund Balance to Parks Contractual $ 3,150.00
Additional Funds needed
A599 A7320.110 From Fund Balance to Youth Services Prsnl Srvs $ 95.00
Additional Funds needed
A599 A7620.100 From Fund Balance to Adult Rec Prsnl Srvcs $ 250.00
Additional Funds needed
A599 A9050.800 From Fund Balance to Unemployment Ins $ 150.00
Additional Funds needed
GENERAL FUND B
12/31/2019 Year End
B599 B3620.110 From Fund Balance to Clerk Prsnl Srvcs $ 2,375.00
Additional Funds needed
B599 B3620.120 From Fund Balance to Code Enf Prsnl Srvcs $ 4,925.00
Additional Funds needed
B599 B8010.410 From Fund Balance to ZBA Stipend $ 300.00
Additional Funds needed
B599 B8020.400 From Fund Balance to PB Contractual $ 275.00
Additional Funds needed
HIGHWAY FUND DA
12/31/2019 Year End
DA599 DA5130.400 From Fund Balance to Machinery Contractual $ 800.00
Additional Funds needed
DA599 DA5142.100 From Fund Balance to Snow Removal Prsnl Services $ 43,000.00
Additional Funds needed
DA599 DA5142.400 From Fund Balance to Snow Removal Contractual $ 35,000.00
Additional Funds needed
DA599 DA5148.100 From Fund Balance to Snow Removal Prsnl Services $ 10,000.00
Additional Funds needed
DA599 DA9030.800 From Fund Balance to Social Security $ 850.00
Additional Funds needed
DA599 DA9089.800 From Fund Balance to Medicare $ 210.00
Additional Funds needed
Drake Rd CDW#4 Capital Project
12/31/2019 Year End
HA8340.400 HA8340.450 From Contractual to Fiscal Advisor $ 1,375.00
Additional Funds needed
WARREN ROAD SEWER DIST SS1
12/31/2019 Year End
SS1-599
SS1-
1380.400 From Fund Balance to Fiscal Agent $ 260.00
Additional Funds needed
WATER DISTRICT SW
12/31/2019 Year End
SW599 SW8310.402 From Fund Balance to Water Admin Legal $ 810.00
Additional Funds needed
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SW599 SW8310.403 From Fund Balance to Water Admin Fiscal Advisor $ 4,415.00
Additional Funds needed
SW599 SW8340.100 From Fund Balance to Highway Personnel $ 1,030.00
Additional Funds needed
SW599 SW9030.800 From Fund Balance to Social Security $ 340.00
Additional Funds needed
SW599 SW9089.800 From Fund Balance to Medicare $ 30.00
Additional Funds needed
Councilperson Andra Benson, seconded the motion and it was put to a roll call vote with the
following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye
Councilperson Bronwyn Losey - Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore - Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on January 15,
2020.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Supervisor Ed LaVigne stated if the report is lengthy, send to Town Clerk prior to the meeting.
Joseph Wetmore – no report
Andra Benson - reported the following:
Tompkins County Environmental Management Council – Attended her first meeting
Bronwyn Losey – Attended Association of Town’s training last week
Doug Dake – no report
TOWN CLERK REPORT – Debbie Munson
• 2020 Tax Warrant is about 14 million
• To date about 2.6 million collected
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Edward LaVigne - reported the following:
Power Plant
• Coal is all gone
• Independent business
ADJOURN MEETING
Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 9:04 p.m.
Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah K. Munson
Town Clerk