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REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
December 15, 2021
A Regular Meeting of the Lansing Town Board was held at the Town Hall Board Room,
29 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY, and streamed live on YouTube on the above date at
6:35 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 (remotely)
Bronwyn Losey, Councilperson (remotely) Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson (remotely)
Edward LaVigne, Supervisor
ABSENT: No one absent
ALSO PRESENT: Patrick Tyrrell, Parks & Recreation Supervisor, Mike Moseley,
Highway Superintendent, Andrew Sullivan, Lansing Ledger, Hilary Lambert, Bettina
Arleo, Roger Van de Poel, Kathryn McKay, Helen Baker and a few other attendees.
ALSO PRESENT REMOTELY: Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, C.J. Randall, Director of
Planning, John Dann, Don Simons, and a few other attendees.
MOTION TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW
NO. 3 OF 2021 – PURSUANT TO NEW YORK STATE CANNABIS LAW § 131
OPTING OUT OF ALLOWING ON-SITE CANNABIS CONSUMPTION
ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN THE TOWN OF LANSING
Councilperson Doug Dake, moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW # 3 OF 2021 - PURSUANT TO NEW YORK STATE
CANNABIS LAW § 131 OPTING OUT OF ALLOWING ON-SITE CANNABIS
CONSUMPTION ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN THE TOWN OF LANSING
at 6:38 pm.
Councilperson Andra Benson, seconded the motion.
All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0
Five residents spoke in favor of opting out of allowing on-site cannabis consumption
establishments within the Town of Lansing. Their comments:
o Town Board was emailed information supporting opting out
o Marijuana is gateway drug
o Marijuana associated with increase in violence
o Town of Lansing will not receive much tax revenue
o Attended Town Board meeting a few weeks ago regarding cannabis, appears no
one speaking in favor of cannabis
o Opt-out of both options: allowing on-site cannabis consumption establishments
and allowing retail cannabis dispensaries within the Town of Lansing
o Opt-out now and in future even if zoning changes
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Councilperson Andra Benson,
moved to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW # 3 OF
2021 – PURSUANT TO NEW YORK STATE CANNABIS LAW § 131 OPTING
OUT OF ALLOWING ON-SITE CANNABIS CONSUMPTION
ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN THE TOWN OF LANSING at 6:49 pm.
Councilperson Doug Dake, seconded the motion.
All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0
MOTION TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW
NO. _ OF 2021 – TO AMEND ZONING TO REGULATE RETAIL CANNABIS
DISPENSARIES
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Councilperson Bronwyn Losey, moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW # _ OF 2021 - TO AMEND ZONING TO REGULATE
RETAIL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES at 6:50 pm.
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, seconded the motion.
All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0
One resident asked for clarification.
Supervisor Edward LaVigne explained if retail cannabis dispensaries are allowed within
the Town of Lansing it will be good to be proactive and have zoning amended to regulate
where they will be located.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Councilperson Andra Benson,
moved to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW # _ OF
2021 – TO AMEND ZONING TO REGULATE RETAIL CANNABIS
DISPENSARIES at 6:53 pm.
Supervisor Edward LaVigne, seconded the motion.
All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0
MOTION TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW
NO. 4 OF 2021 – PURSUANT TO NEW YORK STATE CANNABIS LAW § 131
OPTING OUT OF ALLOWING RETAIL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES WITHIN
THE TOWN OF LANSING
Councilperson Doug Dake, moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW # 4 OF 2021 – PURSUANT TO NEW YORK STATE
CANNABIS LAW § 131 OPTING OUT OF ALLOWING RETAIL CANNABIS
DISPENSARIES WITHIN THE TOWN OF LANSING at 6:54 pm.
Councilperson Andra Benson, seconded the motion.
All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0
Two residents spoke against opting out of allowing retail cannabis dispensaries within the
Town of Lansing. Their comments:
o No increase in violent crime around medical marijuana dispensaries opened in
New York State
o Results that come from recreational cannabis legalization
• Marijuana is substitute for more dangerous drugs – alcohol and opiates
• Legal marijuana is substitute for illicit marijuana
• Reduction in crimes associated with marijuana production, distribution, sales,
and possession
• Property and violent crimes reduced
o Teen use reduced after legalization
o Legal cannabis will be packaged in child-resistant containers
o Driving is not statistically more dangerous after legalization
o Soon, law enforcement will have tools to determine who is driving under the
influence of cannabis
o In favor of retail cannabis dispensaries in Town of Lansing for medical purposes
• Expensive to travel to Syracuse or Binghamton
• Recreational dispensary will have safety level for medical purposes
One resident spoke in favor of opting out of allowing retail cannabis dispensaries within
the Town of Lansing.
o People can purchase cannabis online
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Councilperson Doug Dake, moved to
CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW # 4 OF 2021 –
PURSUANT TO NEW YORK STATE CANNABIS LAW § 131 OPTING OUT OF
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ALLOWING RETAIL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES WITHIN THE TOWN OF
LANSING at 7:06 pm.
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, seconded the motion.
All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0
CANNABIS TOWN BOARD DISCUSSION
All Town Board Members thanked everyone for speaking at the public hearings.
Two Town Board Members spoke against opting out of cannabis within the Town of
Lansing.
o Help improve safety of product and community
o Sales and consumption are occurring now “under” ground
• Transfer to “above” ground to help economy
Three Town Board Members spoke in favor of opting out of cannabis within the Town of
Lansing.
o Can opt in anytime
o Per Sheriff Osborne – no way to detect cannabis
o Per John Dann – can detect, but not in place yet
o More residents spoke against having cannabis within the Town of Lansing
o Can do Town wide vote
o Concern about children in Town of Lansing
o Town Center has lots of children
• Need different zoning to designate where a store could sell cannabis
o Figure out where cannabis could be sold before approving cannabis within the
Town of Lansing
o Dr. McAllister, President, Tompkins County Medical Society – wrote a document
against cannabis
o Speaking as a pharmacist – there are several issues
o Town of Lansing does not have answers to make good decision
o Wait and see what happens with other municipalities and New York State
RESOLUTION ADOPTING LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 2021 OPTING OUT OF
ALLOWING ON-SITE CANNABIS CONSUMPTION ESTABLISHMENTS
WITHIN THE TOWN OF LANSING
RESOLUTION 21-149
RESOLUTION ADOPTING LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 2021 PURSUANT TO
NEW YORK STATE CANNABIS LAW § 131 OPTING OUT OF ALLOWING
ON-SITE CANNABIS CONSUMPTION ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN
THE TOWN OF LANSING, NEW YORK
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, on March 31, 2021 the State of New York enacted legislation known as the
Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (“MRTA”), which, among other things,
established a new Office of Cannabis Management for the regulation of cannabis, created
a regulated and taxed cannabis industry in New York and provided for various social and
economic justice initiatives related thereto; and
WHEREAS, while the MRTA preempted local regulations with respect to many aspects
of cannabis sales and consumption, the MRTA did give local governments the ability to
opt out of having cannabis retail dispensaries and/or on-site cannabis consumption
establishments within the municipalities’ respective borders by December 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, after holding ad hoc group work sessions on October 8, 2021, November 5,
2021, and November 30, 2021; holding a Town Hall Question and Answer on November
17, 2021; and holding a Public Hearing on December 15, 2021 on this topic to receive
and consider input from the public, the Town Board decided to consider a local law to
opt-out of allowing on-site cannabis consumption establishments; and
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WHEREAS, A LOCAL LAW PURSUANT TO NEW YORK STATE CANNABIS
LAW § 131 OPTING OUT OF ALLOWING ON-SITE CANNABIS CONSUMPTION
ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN THE TOWN OF LANSING was introduced as Proposed
Local Law No. 3 of 2021, by Motion M21-28, adopted at a regular meeting of the Town
Board held on November 17, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board held a duly-noticed public hearing on this Local Law at its
regular meeting on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6:31 pm at Town Hall, 29 Auburn
Road, Lansing, New York and via Zoom videoconferencing, and members of the public
having the opportunity to attend and be heard in person or via videoconferencing, the
public hearing was closed on December 15, 2021; and
WHEREAS, this is a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act
Section 617.5(c)(26), which requires no environmental review; and
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability has been
given the opportunity to comment on the proposed local law; and
WHEREAS, in a December 13, 2021 letter from Katherine Borgella, Tompkins County
Commissioner of Planning and Sustainability, to C.J. Randall, Town of Lansing Director
of Planning, pursuant to §239 -l, -m, and -n of the New York State General Municipal
Law determined the local law may have negative inter-community, or county-wide
impacts, and recommended the following modification of the local law:
• No recommendations or comments
WHEREAS, the comments were carefully considered by the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, upon deliberation there upon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has
hereby
RESOLVED, pursuant to New York Cannabis Law § 131, this Local Law No. 3 of 2021
is subject to a permissive referendum and thus the local law may not be filed with the
Secretary of State until the applicable time period has elapsed to file a petition or, if a
valid petition has been filed, a referendum has been conducted approving this local law;
and be it further
RESOLVED, the Town Clerk is directed to post and publish a notice which shall set forth
the date of the adoption of this resolution and contain an abstract of this resolution
concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof and specify that this resolution was
adopted subject to a permissive referendum; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the form of the Local Law as presented to this meeting be and hereby
is approved and adopted.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Supervisor Edward LaVigne, 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 – Nay Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Nay
Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
December 15, 2021.
TOWN OF LANSING, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK
LOCAL LAW NUMBER 3 OF 2021
A LOCAL LAW PURSUANT TO NEW YORK STATE CANNABIS LAW § 131
OPTING OUT OF ALLOWING ON-SITE CANNABIS CONSUMPTION
ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN THE TOWN OF LANSING
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SECTION 1 AUTHORITY
This local law is adopted pursuant to Cannabis Law § 131, which expressly
authorizes the Town Board to adopt a local law requesting the Cannabis Control
Board to prohibit the establishment of on-site cannabis consumption licenses
within the jurisdiction of the Town and is subject to a permissive referendum, the
procedure of which is governed by Municipal Home Rule Law § 24.
SECTION 2 INTENT
It is the intent of this local law to opt out of allowing on-site cannabis
consumption sites in the Town of Lansing that would otherwise be allowed
under Cannabis Law Article 4.
SECTION 3 LOCAL OPT-OUT
The Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby opts out of allowing on-site
cannabis consumption sites from being established and operated within the
jurisdiction of the Town.
SECTION 4 SEVERABILITY
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this Local Law or the
application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or circumstance, shall be
adjusted by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional,
such order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder
thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph,
subdivision, or part of this Local Law or in its application to the person,
individual, firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the
controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
SECTION 5 PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM; REFERENDUM ON
PETITION
This local law is subject to a referendum on petition in accordance with Cannabis
Law § 131 and the procedure outlined in Municipal Home Rule Law § 24.
SECTION 6 EFFECTIVE DATE
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of
State.
RESOLUTION ADOPTING LOCAL LAW NO. 4 OF 2021 OPTING OUT OF
ALLOWING CANNABIS RETAIL DISPENSARIES WITHIN THE TOWN OF
LANSING
RESOLUTION 21-150
RESOLUTION ADOPTING LOCAL LAW NO. 4 OF 2021 PURSUANT
TO NEW YORK STATE CANNABIS LAW § 131 OPTING OUT OF
ALLOWING CANNABIS RETAIL DISPENSARIES WITHIN
THE TOWN OF LANSING, NEW YORK
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, on March 31, 2021 the State of New York enacted legislation known as the
Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (“MRTA”), which, among other things,
established a new Office of Cannabis Management for the regulation of cannabis, created
a regulated and taxed cannabis industry in New York and provided for various social and
economic justice initiatives related thereto; and
WHEREAS, while the MRTA preempted local regulations with respect to many aspects
of cannabis sales and consumption, the MRTA did give local governments the ability to
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opt out of having cannabis retail dispensaries and/or on-site cannabis consumption
establishments within the municipalities’ respective borders by December 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, after holding ad hoc group work sessions on October 8, 2021, November 5,
2021, and November 30, 2021; holding a Town Hall Question and Answer on November
17, 2021; and holding a Public Hearing on December 15, 2021 on this topic to receive
and consider input from the public, the Town Board decided to consider a local law to
opt-out of allowing cannabis retail dispensaries; and
WHEREAS, A LOCAL LAW PURSUANT TO NEW YORK STATE CANNABIS
LAW § 131 OPTING OUT OF ALLOWING CANNABIS RETAIL DISPENSARIES
WITHIN THE TOWN OF LANSING was introduced as Proposed Local Law No. 4 of
2021, by Motion M21-30, adopted at a regular meeting of the Town Board held on
November 17, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board held a duly-noticed public hearing on this Local Law at its
regular meeting on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6:33 pm at Town Hall, 29 Auburn
Road, Lansing, New York and via Zoom videoconferencing, and members of the public
having the opportunity to attend and be heard in person or via videoconferencing, the
public hearing was closed on December 15, 2021; and
WHEREAS, this is a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act
Section 617.5(c)(26), which requires no environmental review; and
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability has been
given the opportunity to comment on the proposed local law; and
WHEREAS, in a December 13, 2021 letter from Katherine Borgella, Tompkins County
Commissioner of Planning and Sustainability, to C.J. Randall, Town of Lansing Director
of Planning, pursuant to §239 -l, -m, and -n of the New York State General Municipal
Law determined the local law may have negative inter-community, or county-wide
impacts, and recommended the following modification of the local law:
• No recommendations or comments
WHEREAS, the comments were carefully considered by the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, upon deliberation there upon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has
hereby
RESOLVED, pursuant to New York Cannabis Law § 131, this Local Law No. 4 of 2021
is subject to a permissive referendum and thus the local law may not be filed with the
Secretary of State until the applicable time period has elapsed to file a petition or, if a
valid petition has been filed, a referendum has been conducted approving this local law;
and be it further
RESOLVED, the Town Clerk is directed to post and publish a notice which shall set forth
the date of the adoption of this resolution and contain an abstract of this resolution
concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof and specify that this resolution was
adopted subject to a permissive referendum; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the form of the local law as presented to this meeting be and hereby is
approved and adopted.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Supervisor Edward LaVigne, 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 – Nay Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Nay
Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye
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Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
December 15, 2021.
TOWN OF LANSING, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK
LOCAL LAW NUMBER 4 OF 2021
A LOCAL LAW PURSUANT TO NEW YORK STATE CANNABIS LAW § 131
OPTING OUT OF ALLOWING CANNABIS RETAIL DISPENSARIES
WITHIN THE TOWN OF LANSING
SECTION 1 AUTHORITY
This local law is adopted pursuant to Cannabis Law § 131, which expressly
authorizes the Town Board to adopt a local law requesting the Cannabis Control
Board prohibit the establishment of cannabis retail dispensary licenses within the
jurisdiction of the Town and is subject to a permissive referendum, the procedure
of which is governed by Municipal Home Rule Law § 24.
SECTION 2 INTENT
It is the intent of this local law to opt out of allowing on-site cannabis retail
dispensary sites in the Town of Lansing that would otherwise be allowed under
Cannabis Law Article 4.
SECTION 3 LOCAL OPT-OUT
The Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby opts out of allowing cannabis
retail dispensary sites from being established and operated within the
jurisdiction of the Town.
SECTION 4 SEVERABILITY
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this Local Law or the
application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or circumstance, shall be
adjusted by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional,
such order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder
thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph,
subdivision, or part of this Local Law or in its application to the person,
individual, firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the
controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
SECTION 5 PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM; REFERENDUM ON
PETITION
This local law is subject to a referendum on petition in accordance with Cannabis
Law § 131 and the procedure outlined in Municipal Home Rule Law § 24.
SECTION 6 EFFECTIVE DATE
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of
State.
PRESENTATION – CRYPTOCURRENCY – LANSING ADVISORY
COMMITTEE ON THE POWER PLANT FUTURE (LAC-PPF) – HILARY
LAMBERT, DR. BILL KLEPACK, AND ROBERT (BERT) BLAND
o Information about Cryptocurrency Regulations and Potential for Bitcoin Mining
Development report was reviewed
• Encouraged people to read the report and ask questions (Handed to Town
Board and Town Clerk)
o Cryptocurrency operation may be under consideration for the former Cayuga
Power Plant
o Energy use concern
o Educate on pros and cons
o Pass ordinance in advance
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o Suggest moratorium on cryptocurrency to give Town time
o Toxic waste stored at that site
• What is leaking in the groundwater and lake
o Cryptocurrency – new territory for almost everyone
o Public health impacts
• Energy consumption
• Thermal impacts
o University of California study
• Economic impacts
• Take caution
o Assemblymember Dr. Anna Kelles will propose statewide moratorium law
in 2022
o Complex issue
• What approvals does Town of Lansing require
Town Board Comments:
o Dresden Power Plant does Bitcoin Mining and may have been shut down recently
for environmental issues
o Cryptocurrency requires a lot of electricity
o Data center needs power
• NYSEG needs to upgrade
o Does Town of Lansing have input
o Moratorium
• Need specific action plan
o Need more training on this
C.J. Randall, Director of Planning, stated no one has applied for land use permits.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR – GUIDELINES
Available on Town of Lansing website and 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.
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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.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR – COMMENTS
(Available in person and via Zoom)
No one addressed the Town Board.
LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY REPORT – CHRISTINE EISENHUT
No Report.
LANSING YOUTH SERVICES REPORT – MEGHAN LYONS
The following report was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout.
Lansing Youth Services
Town Board Report
December 2021
LYS’s next meeting will be in-person on December 16th at 6pm
Current Programs
1. Game On! - Mondays through December 13th – Youth are enjoying spending time
together playing board games and card games. Youth are tossing around the idea of
making their own board game. 16 youth are currently enrolled.
2. Outdoor Adventure - Tuesdays through December 14th Participants have been
engaged in naturalist activities that involve observing the changes as the fall season
will soon turn into winter. Shelter building and winter survival skills are a favorite
part of this program. 12 youth are currently enrolled.
3. Art and Soul - Wednesdays through December 15th, Youth have been busy and
very excited as they prepare crafts for the 12th Annual Lansing Artesian Fair
scheduled for Friday, December 3rd 3:00 PM-6:00 PM and Saturday, December 4th
10:00 AM-4:00 PM. 14 youth are currently enrolled.
4. Iron Chef - Unleashed – Thursdays through December 16th We have been
exploring the use of camp stoves, hot plates, and solar cookers during this new spin
off of the Iron Chef Program. So far there is no established favorite method of
cooking. Stay tuned as the program concludes, we will update you as to the preferred
cooking method. 12 youth currently enrolled.
5. Youth Employment Program - High School students have been in the process of
filling out applications and learning new skills associated with being an employee.
New job placements in the high school will begin in January 2022. Current youth
employees will work through December 12th 2021 payroll.
6. LYS did not meet in November due to low attendance. Meeting was canceled by
Tompkins County Youth Services.
7. LYS 2021 Goals will be reviewed and evaluated at the December meeting. LYS will
decide to either complete Tompkins County Vitality Check-List for 2022 or continue
with 2021 Goals.
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8. LYS will review DEI statement options and have final statement for review with
Fatima by February 2022.
9. LYS will view Tompkins County Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI) video
on youth thoughts on equity in Tompkins County (video features a Lansing youth).
LYS 2021 Goals:
1. Create orientation packet for new members - outlines of fiscal revenue and funded
programs. Set expectations to visit programs/uniform template to monitor
programs.
2. Online placement for agendas, minutes, and reports.
3. Regular tracking of goals.
4. Conduct community needs assessment (focus on impacts of the pandemic).
5. Use DEI statement to track metrics and funded programs.
6. Incorporate more youth input at meetings for feedback into program decisions.
TOMPKINS COUNTY LEGISLATOR REPORT – MIKE SIGLER
No Report.
MYERS PARK GRANT
Supervisor Edward LaVigne announced the Town received a $750,000 grant for Myers
Park.
PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT – PATRICK TYRRELL
Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available on Town of
Lansing website and as a handout.
Parks & Recreation
12/15/21
Town Board Meeting
PARKS
▪ We had our first ever annual Christmas tree lighting here at the ballfields.
▪ Someone has done donuts on the ballfields again. We are working with the
Sheriff’s office.
▪ Mowers are almost finished and ready for sale.
▪ Our snow pusher for the sidewalk came in last week.
RECREATION
▪ 4th – 6th grade boys/girls in house basketball is ending at the end of the month.
▪ Travel teams will begin after the first of the year.
▪ 2nd – 3rd grade basketball registration is now open and will begin after the first of
the year.
▪ Skating for Elementary and Middle School sign ups have been strong, this will
begin after the first of the year.
HIGHWAY REPORT – MICHAEL MOSELEY
Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available on Town of
Lansing website and as a handout.
HIGHWAY REPORT
December 15, 2021
WINTER PREPARATION
Maintenance performed on snowplow fleet in preparation of winter. Organized and
moved equipment into storage.
DRAINAGE DISTRICT INSPECTIONS
Inspections performed with TG Miller and Highway Department.
CLEANING DITCH
Maintained roadside ditches as needed.
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Road report - Councilperson Joseph Wetmore thanked Mike for the report on various
roads and stated the Town Board needs to discuss. Mike stated there is a lot to consider.
C.J. Randall, Director of Planning, stated this should go to the capital committee (not
formed yet).
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT – C.J. RANDALL
Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available on Town of
Lansing website and as a handout.
CORE PLANNING FUNCTIONS
• Planner conducting future classification and review of development
applications
• Data and GIS Services
o Recommended OpenGov cloud-based software for planning and
permitting
• Agricultural and Farmland Protection Committee staff support
• Conservation Advisory Council staff support
o Reviewed Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway Overlay District geographic
extent on 11/4
o Discussed Open Space Index scope of work on 11/4 and with Park
Foundation on 11/17
• Planning Board staff support
o Reviewed schedule of adoption and scope of work for Rural
Agricultural (RA) / AG Zoning District update Q4 2021 to Q3 2022
on 11/8
o Village Circle Village Solars Planned Development Area No. 1
▪ Sketch Plan presented 11/22
o Dollar General Retail Store and Lot Line Adjustments – East Side
of NYS Route 34B north of Lansing Station Rd
▪ Public Hearing held 11/22
• Zoning Board of Appeals staff support
o 300 Portland Point Rd – Use Variance appeal to construct two-
family dwelling – Public Hearing held 11/9 (application
subsequently withdrawn)
• Interdepartmental Infrastructure Coordination
o Coordinated and attended monthly Department Head meeting on
11/3
o Coordinated and attended Town Center Committee meeting on
11/3
o Attended Town Highway Building Renovation Project prototype
review on 11/4
o Attended TOL – VCH WWTP process and permitting review on
11/16
• Participated in conservation easement monitoring (Bensvue Farm)
with Tompkins County Planning on 11/4
• Attended Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC)
Joint Planning & Policy Committee meeting on 11/16
• Attended Lansing Advisory Committee on Power Plant Future (LAC-
PPF) meeting on 11/18
• Attended Group of Six Sewer Quarterly meeting on 11/18
LAND USE POLICY WORK PROGRAM
• Land Use Ordinance Update
o Coordinated and attended Ad Hoc Cannabis Working Group
(Meeting 2 and 3 of 3) on 11/4 and 11/30
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o Circulated schedule of adoption and scope of work for Rural
Agricultural (RA) / AG Zoning District update Q4 2021 to Q3 2022
• Environmental Protection Overlay Districts
o Scope of work and schedule of adoption forthcoming based on
2021 CAC Work Plan
ENGINEER’S REPORT – DAVE HERRICK
No Report.
AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE REPORT – CONNIE WILCOX
No Report.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. MOTION AUTHORIZING TOWN OF LANSING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF LANSING AND FOODNET MEALS
ON WHEELS
MOTION 21-33
MOTION AUTHORIZING TOWN OF LANSING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF LANSING
AND FOODNET MEALS ON WHEELS
Motion to authorize Town of Lansing Supervisor to sign agreement between the Town of
Lansing (Town) and Foodnet Meals on Wheels (Contractor), agreement is for January 1,
2022 to December 31, 2022, Town will pay Contractor $4,750 for 2022 services.
b. MOTION AUTHORIZING UPDATING TOWN OF LANSING EMPLOYEE
HANDBOOK REGARDING FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA)
MOTION 21-34
MOTION AUTHORIZING UPDATING TOWN OF LANSING EMPLOYEE
HANDBOOK REGARDING FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
Motion authorizing updating Town of Lansing employee handbook. Due to a
typographical error and an outdated reference in the Employee Handbook, Section 607,
entitled “Family and Medical Leave Act”, will have all text thereunder removed and
replaced with the following: “The Town follows all federal and state mandates related to
the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA”), and all provisions for eligible leave and job
security under the FMLA shall apply for all non-seasonal full-time and intermediate
employees and officers of the Town”.
c. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRYING FORWARD VACATION TIME
EXCEEDING FORTY (40) HOURS
MOTION 21-35
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRYING FORWARD VACATION TIME
EXCEEDING FORTY (40) HOURS
Motion that, due to 2021 being in and of itself an extraordinary circumstance relative to
employee leave time and scheduling, including but not limited to emergencies and
Executive Orders, the Town Board hereby approves exceeding the 40-hour vacation leave
time carry-forward rule for all employees set forth in Employee Handbook § 802, with
such time in excess of 40 hours to be, in each case and for all employees, approved,
scheduled, and used in the first three months of 2022 in accordance with the directives of
each employee’s respective Department Head; For all subsequent years § 802 shall apply
as written and Department Heads shall continue to refer excess employee carry-forward
recommendations to the Town Board for review prior to the deadlines set for scheduling
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matters for the regular December Town Board meeting, or sooner as circumstances may
allow.
d. MOTION TO APPROVE GUY K. KROGH AS SPECIAL COUNSEL, MINSON
VERSUS TOWN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MOTION 21-36
MOTION TO APPROVE GUY K. KROGH AS SPECIAL COUNSEL,
MINSON VERSUS TOWN ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Motion to appoint Guy K. Krogh as special litigation counsel in the Article 78 case of
Minson versus Town Zoning Board of Appeals, Tompkins County Supreme Court Index
No. 2021-0801.
e. RESOLUTION HIRING PART-TIME SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD FOR THE
LANSING SCHOOL DISTRICT
RESOLUTION 21-151
RESOLUTION HIRING PART-TIME SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD
FOR THE LANSING SCHOOL DISTRICT
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, there is an open position and a need for a Part-Time School Crossing Guard;
and
WHEREAS, an acceptable and qualified individual was located, and is therefore
proposed to be hired to fulfill such job requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Supervisor has recommended that the Part-Time
School Crossing Guard, for the Lansing School District position be filled; and
WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Town
Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED as follows:
1. The Town of Lansing Parks and Recreation Supervisor is hereby approved to hire
a Part-Time School Crossing Guard, for the Lansing School District, with such
employment commenced on November 22, 2021 at the rate of $40 per day or $20
per shift,
2. The appropriate Town officer be and hereby is authorized to make such changes
to the Towns’ employment and civil service rosters, to file the required Civil
Service forms to effect such changes per this Resolution, and to file Form 428s, if
required.
f. RESOLUTION HIRING PART-TIME INFORMATION AIDE IN COURT
OFFICE
RESOLUTION 21-152
RESOLUTION HIRING PART-TIME INFORMATION
AIDE IN THE COURT OFFICE
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Court office has a Part-time Information Aide position available; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Supervisor has recommended that the Part-time
Information Aide position be filled at the Town of Lansing; and
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WHEREAS, acceptable and qualified candidates will be identified and are therefore
proposed to be hired to fulfill such job requirements; and
WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Town
Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED as follows:
1. The Town of Lansing Justice is hereby approved to hire a Part-time Information
Aide, in the Court office, at an hourly rate not to exceed $13.39 per hour,
2. The appropriate Town officer be and hereby is authorized to make such changes
to the Towns’ employment and civil service rosters, to file the required Civil
Service forms to effect such changes per this Resolution, and to file Form 428s, if
required.
g. RESOLUTION HIRING TEMPORARY INFORMATION AIDE IN THE PARKS
AND RECREATION OFFICE
RESOLUTION 21-153
RESOLUTION HIRING TEMPORARY INFORMATION AIDE
IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation office has a Temporary Information Aide position
available; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Supervisor has recommended that the Temporary
Information Aide position be filled at the Town of Lansing; and
WHEREAS, acceptable and qualified candidates will be identified and are therefore
proposed to be hired to fulfill such job requirements; and
WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Town
Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED as follows:
1. The Town of Lansing Parks and Recreation Supervisor is hereby approved to hire
a Temporary Information Aide, in the Parks and Recreation office, at an hourly
rate not to exceed $25.00 per hour,
2. The appropriate Town officer be and hereby is authorized to make such changes
to the Towns’ employment and civil service rosters, to file the required Civil
Service forms to effect such changes per this Resolution, and to file Form 428s, if
required.
h. RESOLUTION UPDATING EMPLOYEE TYLER TODD POSITION AND JOB
CLASSIFICATIONS TO FULL-TIME MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
RESOLUTION 21-154
RESOLUTION UPDATING EMPLOYEE TYLER TODD POSITION AND JOB
CLASSIFICATIONS TO FULL-TIME MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, Tyler Todd was hired as a laborer and has passed his CDL test such that he
qualifies for and, as planned, will be promoted into the Motor Equipment Operator
(MEO) position; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the To wn of Lansing
has thus
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RESOLVED, that effective December 20, 2021, Tyler Todd be classified as a MEO,
Grade C, Step 4, with an hourly wage to be set at $23.47 per hour, such promotion and
position to be probationary for the customary 26-week period.
RESOLVED, that the appropriate Town officer be and hereby is authorized to make such
changes to the Towns’ employment and civil service rosters, to file the required Civil
Service forms to effect such changes per this Resolution, and to file Form 428s, if
required.
i. RESOLUTION APPOINTING RECEIVER OF TAXES AND DEPUTY
RECEIVER OF TAXES FOR 2022 AND 2023
RESOLUTION 21-155
RESOLUTION APPOINTING RECEIVER OF TAXES AND
DEPUTY RECEIVER OF TAXES FOR 2022 AND 2023
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Receiver of Taxes, an appointed public officer of the Town, term expires
on December 31, 2021, and the January meeting is not until after Town and County Tax
bills are issued such that a Receiver of Taxes needs to be duly so appointed for the next
term; and
WHEREAS, after due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has hereby Resolved as follows:
1. Deborah Munson be and hereby is appointed as the Town of Lansing Receiver of
Taxes for a two-year term effective January 1, 2022, at the salary therefor as set
forth in the approved 2022 budget, to be paid in equal installments throughout
2022 and 2023 in accord with the Town’s regular payroll schedule.
2. Jessica Hall be and hereby is appointed as the Town of Lansing Deputy Receiver
of Taxes for a two-year term effective January 1, 2022, with such duties as are
assigned by the Receiver of Taxes.
j. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TOWN OF LANSING CONSERVATION
ADVISORY COUNCIL 2021 ANNUAL REPORT
RESOLUTION 21-156
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TOWN OF LANSING
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL 2021 ANNUAL REPORT
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, per Town Board Resolution 19-49 the Conservation Advisory Council was
authorized to perform certain functions for the Town and to act in an advisory capacity
under General Municipal Law § 239-x; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned Resolution and General Municipal Law 239-x(f) require
the Conservation Advisory Council to file required annual reports with the Town Board
on or before the thirty-first day of December of each and every year, and once approved
by the Town Board, to send a copy thereof to the New York State Commissioner of
Environmental Conservation; and
Town of Lansing
Conservation Advisory Council
2021 Annual Report
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Membership
The Town Board of the Town of Lansing adopted Resolution 19-49 creating the
Conservation Advisory Council (hereafter “CAC”) on January 16, 2019. The following
members were appointed by Town Board Resolution on June 19, 2019:
Andra Benson, Liaison to Town Board
Robyn Bailey
Tom Butler, Liaison to Planning Board
Karen Edelstein
John Fleming
John Greenly
Carrie Koplinka-Loehr
Todd Walter
David Wolfe
Carrie Koplinka-Loehr and Tom Butler agreed to continue to co-chair the CAC in 2021.
In the fall of 2021, CAC members with expiring terms (John Fleming, John Greenly,
Carrie Koplinka-Loehr, Todd Walter, and David Wolfe) expressed their interest in
serving on the CAC for another term and their applications will be considered with other
applicants in December.
Bell Station Lands
Bell Station is a 471-acre tract with more than 3,400 feet of undeveloped shoreline along
Cayuga Lake. The CAC has taken an active interest in Bell Station over the past two
years and kept abreast of developments through the Finger Lakes Land Trust and the
Town of Lansing’s Director of Planning. In September 2021, after hearing that an auction
was scheduled for the Bell Station Lands along Cayuga Lake, the CAC drafted a letter to
Senator Pamela Helming and Assemblyperson Anna Kelles requesting that this precious
resource be saved and the auction cancelled. The letter was co-signed by the Lansing
Advisory Committee on Power Plant Future, the Town of Lansing Parks, Recreation, and
Trails Advisory Committee, and the Lansing Town Board. Through the combined effort
of the CAC, thousands of residents, and key officials, the auction was canceled and the
Finger Lakes Land Trust has a contract with NYSEG to conserve the land.
Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway Overlay District
The CAC created maps and proposed language for an overlay district that would guide
planning along NY Route 34B and East Shore Drive, from the northern to the southern
boundaries of the Town. The goal of the district is to maintain lake and pastoral views
and encourage any commercial development only in specific areas. Next step will be to
present the overlay district to the Planning Board.
Clean Energy Communities Leadership Round
NYSERDA’s program for municipalities to conserve energy—Clean Energy
Communities Leadership Round—(formerly known as Climate Smart Communities),
relies on a point system for earning grants. We explored with Terry Carroll and Rachel
Zevin from Cornell Cooperative Extension how the Town could move forward with this
program, which should be active for the next 4-5 years. So far the CAC and Town have
made good progress on the Natural Resources Inventory and greenhouse gas inventory.
Conservation Easements
After landowners approached the Town of Lansing about holding an easement on a
several-acre parcel at 146 Myers Road, the CAC became involved. CAC members
visited the property, met with the landowners, met with Andy Zepp (Finger Lakes Land
Trust), and discussed the possibility at meetings. Members considered the benefits and
drawbacks of this landlocked parcel on Salmon Creek, which could have served an initial
test case for town conservation easements. Although Salmon Creek is a high priority for
conservation, the CAC ultimately decided, with guidance from the Town, that it needs to
create more specific Conservation Easement criteria prior to accepting any parcels.
Members began working on the conservation easement language in 2021 and will
complete this work in 2022. Members will also continue to explore charitable gifts
reserve funds with town counsel, and will, in the future, coordinate with the Town as it
sets up systems such as annual site inspections.
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Natural Resources Inventory (NRI)
In 2020, the CAC, working with students at Cornell and Cornell Cooperative Extension
developed a Natural Resources Index for the Town that details water, soil, land, and other
resources and discusses climate change, erosion, and other threats to those resources.
Members compiled data and maps, wrote new sections, edited existing portions, and
worked with to complete a draft that was forwarded to the Town of Lansing Planning
Board in time for their November meeting. (https://lfweb.tompkins-
co.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=53132&dbid=7&repo=Lansing). The Town Board
adopted the NRI on July 21, 2021.
Open Space Index
The CAC, with assistance from the Town, is taking steps toward engaging professional
planners who could guide the creation of an Open Space Index. This document would
build on the existing Natural Resources Inventory and Scenic Resources Inventory.
Completion of this seminal document would enable the CAC to become a Conservation
Board that would have more standing in environmental reviews and the opportunity to
review proposed land use applications affecting areas listed in the forthcoming Open
Space Index. We have established a budget and anticipate Town financial assistance for
engaging a consulting firm. The Director of Planning has applied for additional funds
from the Park Foundation and the CAC has assisted with a scope of work.
Scenic Resources Inventory (SRI)
In 2021, the CAC created a Scenic Resources Inventory for helping Town officials,
residents, and developers make informed and environmentally sound land use decisions.
To complete the SRI, which functions as an appendix to the NRI, the CAC “ground
truthed” existing information, ranked distinctive and noteworthy views in the Town, and
described these with photos, text, and coordinates to provide a more accurate baseline of
information. The final document, adopted on July 21, 2021, is posted at
https://lfweb.tompkins-
co.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=53128&dbid=7&repo=Lansing
Cornell University Orchard in Lansing
The CAC continued conversations with Cornell University about the potential sale of 70
of the 96 acres of orchard in the Town of Lansing, overlooking Cayuga Lake and distant
hills. CAC members and the Director of Planning met with the director of Cornell Real
Estate and other staff via Zoom on March 30, 2021. Subsequent to this meeting, the
CAC drafted a letter for the Town of Lansing to send to all parties, and copying the dean
of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, reminding them of the conservation
value of the orchards in Lansing and urging them to consider a conservation easement
prior to any future sale. In a follow-up email exchange in October, Cornell Real Estate
indicated that the land could be listed for sale at any time.
Office of Renewable Energy Siting Regulations (ORES).
CAC members read, discussed, and provided input on the ORES Draft Renewable
Energy Siting Regulations. Concerns focused on fencing around the solar farms that
could potentially entrap and displace wildlife. CAC members suggested wording for the
creation of corridors.
Planning Board Solar Subcommittee
The CAC provided the Planning Board with information on invasive species and suitable
plantings (e.g., shrubs and trees) as the Board considers ongoing site plan reviews,
planting schedules and earth-berming requirements for industrial solar, and future
updating of the land use ordinance.
Presentations by the CAC
April 21, 2021, presentation to the Lansing Town Board via Zoom on the CAC’s
Natural Resources Inventory (Carrie Koplinka-Loehr).
July 12, 2021, presentation to the Planning Board on the Natural Resources Inventory
and the Scenic Resources Inventory (Todd Walter)
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Presentations to the CAC
December 3, 2020 (not reported in 2020): Presentation by John Dennis, president of
Cayuga Lake Environmental Action Now (CLEAN), on Cargill’s Clean Water Act
Settlement: Reducing Salt Discharges to Cayuga Lake.
Town of Lansing Support
C.J. Randall, Director of Planning for the Town of Lansing, continues to advise the CAC.
This support is critical as CAC members develop and implement activities. The CAC
remains hopeful that the Town Board will appropriate $10,000 in 2022 for CAC to more
fully step into its role of prioritizing land to be preserved and helping to make that
happen.
Trainings
CAC members completed annual training in a) recognizing sexual harassment and b)
reducing workplace violence.
Work Plan
The CAC created a work plan to make sure the CAC is on task and showing who is
contributing to each project. The co-chairs and members use this document to guide
future actions and gauge progress.
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has hereby:
RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has received and accepted the
Town of Lansing Conservation Advisory Council 2021 Annual Report.
k. RESOLUTION FOR CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER
RECOMMENDATIONS
RESOLUTION 21-157
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 19-49 REGARDING STRUCTURE
AND MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS, APPOINTING EDWARD DUBOVI,
REAPPOINTING MEMBERS, ACCEPTING ANDRA BENSON’S
RESIGNATION AS VOTING MEMBER AND APPOINTING TO THE TOWN OF
LANSING CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, in November of 2017, and as is set forth in the updated 2018
Comprehensive Plan, the Town approved creating a Conservation Advisory Council to
perform certain functions for the Town and to act in an advisory capacity under General
Municipal Law § 239-x; and
WHEREAS, on January 16, 2019, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing adopted
Resolution 19-49 creating the Conservation Advisory Council (hereinafter termed
“Council” or “CAC”) under authority granted to the Town by General Municipal Law
Section 239-x; and
WHEREAS, clause 3(a) of the aforementioned Resolution 19-49 is hereby amended to
read:
The Council shall consist of 7 to 9 members, all appointed by the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, on December 2, 2021, as per the Town of Lansing Appointed Board
Application Process, the CAC unanimously passed a Motion recommending that three
members whose terms are expiring continue to serve on the CAC; and
WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Town
Board, the following candidates, in the judgment of the Town Board, are qualified to
continue serving on the CAC and now therefore be it RESOLVED as follows:
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1. Andra Benson’s resignation from the Town of Lansing Conservation Advisory
Council is accepted, and Andra Benson remains Town Board liaison to the Town
of Lansing Conservation Advisory Council,
2. Evan Ogata is hereby appointed as a Member to the Town of Lansing
Conservation Advisory Council effective January 1, 2022 through December 31,
2022, to serve at the pleasure of this Board, to fill Andra Benson’s unexpired
term.
3. Edward Dubovi is appointed to the Town of Lansing Conservation Advisory
Council with a term of January 1, 2022 to expire December 31, 2023.
4. John Fleming is reappointed to the Town of Lansing Conservation Advisory
Council with a term to expire December 31, 2023.
5. Carrie Koplinka-Loehr is reappointed to the Town of Lansing Conservation
Advisory Council with a term to expire December 31, 2023.
6. Todd Walter is reappointed to the Town of Lansing Conservation Advisory
Council with a term to expire December 31, 2023.
7. David Wolfe is reappointed to the Town of Lansing Conservation Advisory
Council with a term to expire December 31, 2023.
l. RESOLUTION FOR PLANNING BOARD MEMBER RECOMMENDATIONS
RESOLUTION 21-158
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING THOMAS BUTLER AND DALE BAKER AND
APPOINTING ERIN WORSELL TO THE TOWN OF LANSING
PLANNING BOARD
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has three members terms expiring on December 31,
2021; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Butler is qualified to be and remain on the Town of Lansing
Planning Board by virtue of having mandatory NYS and Town of Lansing training and
by already serving on the Town of Lansing Planning Board since 2018, and Dale Baker is
qualified to be and remain on the Town of Lansing Planning Board by virtue of having
mandatory NYS and Town of Lansing training and by already serving on the Town of
Lansing Planning Board since 2019; and Erin Worsell will be qualified by virtue of
completing the mandatory NYS and Town of Lansing training; and
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2021, as per the Town of Lansing Appointed Board
Application Process, the Planning Board passed a Motion recommending Thomas Butler
be reappointed as a Member to the Town of Lansing Planning Board, and Dale Baker be
reappointed as First Alternate Member to the Town of Lansing Planning Board; and Erin
Worsell be appointed as a Second Alternate Member to the Town of Lansing Planning
Board; and
WHEREAS, the appointments require Thomas Butler, Dale Baker, and Erin Worsell to
complete the mandatory New York State and Town of Lansing training requirements; and
WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Town
Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED as follows:
1. Thomas Butler is hereby reappointed as a Member to the Town of Lansing
Planning Board effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2028, to serve at the
pleasure of this Board,
2. Dale Baker is hereby reappointed as First Alternate Member to the Town of
Lansing Planning Board effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, to serve
at the pleasure of this Board,
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3. Erin Worsell is hereby appointed as Second Alternate Member to the Town of
Lansing Planning Board effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, to serve
at the pleasure of this Board,
4. The Town Clerk shall administer the oath of office for such new positions.
m. RESOLUTION FOR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBER
RECOMMENDATIONS
RESOLUTION 21-159
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PETER LARSON III’S RESIGNATION AND
APPOINTING SUSAN TABRIZI AND REAPPOINTING JOHN (JACK) YOUNG
AS TOWN OF LANSING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MEMBERS
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, Peter Larson III was reappointed, filling a vacancy, on the Town of Lansing
Zoning Board of Appeals September 6, 2018 via Resolution 18-125; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals has one additional member term expiring on
December 31, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson Judy Drake received a resignation
letter from Peter Larson III stating he resigned, as of September 23, 2021, from the Town
of Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals, which leaves an opening for a member and created
a vacancy in a public office; and
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2021, as per the Town of Lansing Appointed Board
Application Process, the Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously passed a Motion
recommending that Susan Tabrizi be appointed as a Member to the Town of Lansing
Zoning Board of Appeals, to fulfill Peter Larson III’s term and John (Jack) Young be
reappointed to a new five-year term; and
WHEREAS, the appointments require Susan Tabrizi and John (Jack) Young to complete
the mandatory New York State and Town of Lansing training requirements; and
WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Town
Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED as follows:
1. Peter Larson III’s resignation from the Town of Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals
is accepted,
2. Susan Tabrizi is hereby appointed as a Member to the Town of Lansing Zoning
Board of Appeals effective December 16, 2021 through December 31, 2022, to
fill Peter Larson‘s unexpired term, to serve at the pleasure of this Board,
3. John (Jack) Young is hereby reappointed as a Member to the Town of Lansing
Zoning Board of Appeals effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026,
to serve at the pleasure of this Board,
4. The Town Clerk shall administer the oath of office for such new positions.
n. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE TOMPKINS COUNTY
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN: 2021 UPDATE
RESOLUTION 21-160
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE TOMPKINS COUNTY
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN: 2021 UPDATE
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
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WHEREAS, all jurisdictions within Tompkins County have exposure to natural hazards
that increase the risk to life, property, environment, and the County and local economy;
and
WHEREAS, pro-active mitigation of known hazards before a disaster event can reduce or
eliminate long-term risk to life and property; and
WHEREAS, The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390) established new
requirements for pre- and post-disaster hazard mitigation programs; and
WHEREAS, a coalition of Tompkins County municipalities with like planning objectives
has been formed to pool resources and create consistent mitigation strategies within
Tompkins County; and
WHEREAS, the coalition has completed a planning process that engages the public,
assesses the risk and vulnerability to the impacts of natural hazards, develops a mitigation
strategy consistent with a set of uniform goals and objectives, and creates a plan for
implementing, evaluating and revising this strategy; and
WHEREAS, Tompkins County Legislature adopted the Tompkins County Hazard
Mitigation Plan: 2021 Update via Resolution No. 2021-208 on October 5, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Town’s adoption of the Tompkins County Hazard Mitigation Plan is a
Type II Action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
(“SEQRA”), pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.5(c)(24) for which no further action under
SEQRA is required; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has hereby:
RESOLVED that the Town of Lansing:
1. Adopts in its entirety, the 2021 Tompkins County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
(the “Plan”) as the jurisdiction’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and resolves to
execute the actions identified in the Plan that pertain to this jurisdiction.
2. Will use the adopted and approved portions of the Plan to guide pre- and post-
disaster mitigation of the hazards identified.
3. Will coordinate the strategies identified in the Plan with other planning programs
and mechanisms under its jurisdictional authority.
4. Will continue its support of the Mitigation Planning Committee as described
within the Plan.
5. Will help to promote and support the mitigation successes of all participants in
this Plan.
6. Will incorporate mitigation planning as an integral component of government and
partner operations.
7. Will provide an update of the Plan in conjunction with the County no less than
every five years.
o. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH
OPENGOV, INC. TO PROVIDE INTERACTIVE, CLOUD BASED SOFTWARE
FOR PERMITTING AND LICENSING
RESOLUTION 21-161
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH
OPENGOV, INC. TO PROVIDE INTERACTIVE, CLOUD-BASED SOFTWARE
FOR UTILIZATION BY TOWN RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS,
FACILITATING INTERACTION WITH THE PLANNING & CODE
ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT AND HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FOR
PERMITTING AND LICENSING
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
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WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Department of Planning and Code Enforcement
performs various legally mandated permitting, licensing and code enforcement activities
to regulate construction, maintenance and use of buildings, structures and land in the
Town of Lansing; and
WHEREAS, because of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the availability of
technology enabling the public to interact with Planning & Code Enforcement staff
online, without necessity of personally visiting Town Hall in the vast majority of
instances, has become a public health imperative for the Town to pursue in the most
expeditious manner possible; and
WHEREAS, it would also be a great benefit to residents and property owners in the
Town to enable them to interact with both the Highway Department officials and staff
and representatives online, for their convenience, and to modernize, streamline, and
expedite necessary procedures to obtain permits and licenses; and
WHEREAS, on August 12, 2021, the Town of Lansing Director of Planning attended an
overview presentation with Town of Ithaca Director of Code Enforcement as both Towns
use Municity software, which will no longer be supported; and
WHEREAS, the Code Enforcement Officer, Director of Planning, Highway
Superintendent, Information Aide, and Town Planner were provided several
demonstrations by three software systems/programs, with MyGov on September 16;
OpenGov on September 10, September 21, and September 30 and SmartGov on
September 15 and subsequently recommended three software systems/programs to the
Town Board; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Code Enforcement Department and the Highway
Superintendent were jointly provided a targeted interactive demonstration of the
program/product by OpenGov, Inc. on October 12, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Director of Planning and Computer System Support
Aide discussed and have recommended that it would be in the Town’s best interests to
select OpenGov, Inc., due to OpenGov’s technical support capabilities, software
functionality, highly configurable and customizable software that will meet the Town’s
specific workflows, applications, permits, and documents, and the level of specialized
training provided to the Town from OpenGov, which will serve and be utilized by
multiple departments; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of the aforesaid software solution and contract services will
address three major priorities: (1) improve Town government efficiency and
transparency, (2) digitize government client services in the Planning and Code
Enforcement Department and Highway Department, respectively, and (3) minimize staff
and constituent exposure to COVID-19 by reducing the need for in-person transactions
related to permitting services, etc.; and
WHEREAS, OpenGov has proposed a five-year Software Services Agreement at a total
cost of $15,000 per year (the amount to be paid in 2022 will be $ 59,030 [which includes
the software services payment and professional services payment for 2022]); and
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing believes this project eligible for ARPA COVID
Federal Relief Funds, under the US Treasury code: EC-1.7 (Capital Investment for
digitalization that responds to COVID-19 public health emergency) or other Expenditure
Category, and may in the future opt to fund the infrastructure (software-hardware and
apps) from ARPA funds; and
WHEREAS, this is a Type II Action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act
Section 617.5(c)(26), which requires no environmental review; and now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby selects OpenGov, Inc. as the provider for the
software management platform and associated professional services, approves the
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Software Services Agreement, and authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the
Software Services Agreement and related documents, subject to the approval of the Town
Supervisor after consultation with the Attorney for the Town.
p. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING TOMPKINS COUNTY HOUSING
AFFORDABILITY AND SUPPORTIVE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT
AGREEMENT TO IMPLEMENT TOWN CENTER PLANNING
RESOLUTION 21-162
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING TOMPKINS COUNTY HOUSING
AFFORDABILITY AND SUPPORTIVE INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT
AGREEMENT TO IMPLEMENT TOWN CENTER PLANNING
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2021, the Town Center Committee recommended applying
for grant funding to assist progress of a potential Generic Environmental Impact
Statement for land use and development on 146 acres of Town-owned land immediately
to the north of Lansing Town Hall; and
WHEREAS, on October 29, 2021, the Town of Lansing submitted an application to the
Tompkins County Housing Affordability and Supportive Infrastructure Grant program
seeking assistance with implementing a Generic Environmental Impact Study for Town
Center lands; and
WHEREAS, Town Supervisor Ed LaVigne provided written support on November 10,
2021; and
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2021, the Tompkins County Legislature awarded the Town
of Lansing the Tompkins County Housing Affordability and Supportive Infrastructure
Grant program funding in the amount of $10,000; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement with Tompkins County furthers the goals of the Town
Center development masterplan and was reviewed by the Town Attorney and the Director
of Planning on December 8, 2021;
the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby:
RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to
execute Agreement ‘PLAN 2021-10-8020-Lansing-Generic Environmental Impact
Statement’ with Tompkins County.
q. RESOLUTION TO RENEW TOMPKINS COUNTY INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY’S LANSING TOWN CENTER INCENTIVE ZONE
POLICY
RESOLUTION 21-163
RESOLUTION TO RENEW TOMPKINS COUNTY INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY’S LANSING TOWN CENTER INCENTIVE ZONE
POLICY THROUGH 2031 TO INCLUDE UPDATED MAP
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (“TCIDA”) Lansing
Town Center Incentive Zone Program was endorsed and approved by Lansing Town
Board Resolution 11-87 on May 18, 2011 and adopted by TCIDA on October 21, 2011;
and
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WHEREAS, the current Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (“TCIDA”)
Lansing Town Center Incentive Zone Program expires on December 31, 2021 if no
further action is taken by the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing is seeking to clarify the applicable TCIDA Incentive
Zone Map boundaries to enable highest and best use of existing planned or constructed
utilities (water and sewer districts) and road infrastructure, either in place or planned,
reducing the need to build and fund new infrastructure and ongoing delivery services
close to or immediately adjacent to transit and transportation corridors; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Lansing Town Center Incentive Zone map furthers the goals of
the Town Center development masterplan, the 2018 Town of Lansing Comprehensive
Plan Economic Development Goal ED-4; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Lansing Town Center Incentive Zone map was reviewed by
the Town Center Committee on December 1, 2021, who subsequently recommended the
renewal of the policy and inclusion of the clarified map boundaries; and
the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing hereby renews the Lansing
Town Center Incentive Zone through December 31, 2031 with updated map for
consideration by the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency Board of
Directors; and it is further
RESOLVED, the Town Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to submit a request for
modification to the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors
to implement the Lansing Town Center Incentive Zone renewal and map update and is
authorized to execute any necessary documents required by TCIDA to finalize the
foregoing modification.
r. RESOLUTION APPROVING HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT PURCHASE OF
EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION 21-164
RESOLUTION APPROVING HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT IN ACCORD WITH 2022
BUDGET AND CAPITAL REPLACEMENT PLANS
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board.
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing has long had capital management and equipment plans
for the Highway Department consisting of a balance of reserve funds and budgeted cash,
and in 2021 certain capital needs of the Highway Department were discussed, including
how to fund the purchase of the same in 2022 without incurring debt, which discussions
resulted in funds being placed into Highway Budget line DB5110.200 and SW8340.200
and A7110.200 to support such purchases in 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Highway Department has now confirmed and identified its need for a
new Case CX57C Mini Excavator, such pricing was scheduled per an approved NJCP
NYS OGS Piggyback contract, specifically NYS OGS Contract PC#69383; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has fully reviewed such need and the options for the same,
including the purchase of the same from the budget balances, and the Highway
Department now wishes to use such funds and seeks verification from the Town Board
that this budget line item is indeed to be used as cash to purchase the equipment
discussed in 2021; and
WHEREAS, upon and after due deliberation upon this matter, the Town Board of the
Town of Lansing has determined as follows, and now be it therefore
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RESOLVED, that the Town Board affirms the funds listed are $26,000 in DB5110.200
and $26,000 in SW8430.200 and $24,236.58 in A7110.200 were and are intended to be
used for equipment purchases; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to affect the
following purchase: a 2022 Case CX57C Mini Excavator (NYS OGS #PC69383); but
only as long as the amount to be expended does not cumulatively exceed the sum of
$77,000 for such equipment; and it is further
RESOLVED, that should the sum proposed to be expended exceed such amount of
$77,000, it is requested that the Highway Superintendent notify the Town Board and
work with the Town Board to decide whether to spend such additional funds.
s. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO TOWN OF LANSING
BROADBAND COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION 21-165
RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING MEMBERS TO TOWN OF
LANSING BROADBAND COMMITTEE
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the 2018 Town of Lansing Comprehensive Plan recommends adding or
improving broadband infrastructure to accommodate both new planned development and
existing business retention; and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2020, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing adopted
Resolution 20-73 creating the Broadband Committee; and
WHEREAS, the following applicants, in the judgment of the Town Board, are qualified
to serve again on the Broadband Committee and are appointed to terms of membership,
subject to reappointment, and the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby:
RESOLVED, that Jase Baese be reappointed to the Broadband Committee with a term to
expire December 31, 2022; and it is further
RESOLVED, that Chuck Bartosch be reappointed to the Broadband Committee with a
term to expire December 31, 2022; and it is further
RESOLVED, that Norman L. Davidson be reappointed to the Broadband Committee with
a term to expire December 31, 2022; and it is further
RESOLVED, that Dan Ferguson be reappointed to the Broadband Committee with a term
to expire December 31, 2022; and it is further
RESOLVED, that Bronwyn Losey be reappointed to the Broadband Committee as Co-
Chairperson with a term to expire December 31, 2022; and it is further
RESOLVED, that Joseph Wetmore be reappointed to the Broadband Committee as Co-
Chairperson with a term to expire December 31, 2022.
t. APPROVE AUDIT AND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND SUPERVISOR’S
REPORT
RESOLUTION 21-166
The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of November 2021, 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 Bronwyn Losey. The Supervisor’s Report be approved as
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submitted and the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following bills and to make
the following budget modifications.
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 012
DATED 12/15/2021
AUDITED VOUCHER #’s 1078 - 1182
PREPAY VOUCHER #’s 1078 - 1081
AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #’s 90 - 96
PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #’s 90 - 92
FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 78,660.59
HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 234,692.52
LANSING LIGHTING (SL1,2,3) $ 1,454.11
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 5,688.92
TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 60,883.29
WARREN RD SEWER (SS1-) $ 18,511.04
CHERRY RD SEWER (SS3-) $ 5,347.45
DRAINAGE DISTRICTS (SDD1-10) $ 1,215.25
PERUVILLE RD CWD#5 (HC) $ 515.00
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
GENERAL FUND A
December 15, 2021
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
A599 A1110.120 From Fund Balance to Court Clerk Personal Services
$17,000.00
Additional Needed
A599 A1220.130
From Fund Balance to Supervisor's Info Aide Personal
Services $ 8,000.00
Additional Needed
A599 A1420.400 From Fund Balance to Attorney Fees $ 5,000.00
Additional Needed
A599 A1420.408 From Fund Balance to Attorney Fees - Town Center $ 1,000.00
Additional Needed
A599 A1440.408 From Fund Balance to Engineering Town Center
$10,000.00
Additional Needed
A599 A1620.404 From Fund Balance to Town Hall Telephone $ 1,000.00
Additional Needed
A599 A3510.402 From Fund Balance to Dog Control Contractual $ 100.00
Additional Needed
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A599 A5010.120
From Fund Balance to Highway's Info Aide Personal
Services $ 7,000.00
Additional Needed
A599 A5132.405 From Fund Balance to Hwy Garage Building Repairs $ 1,000.00
Additional Needed
A599 A5132.410 From Fund Balance to Hwy Garage Building Supplies $ 2,000.00
Additional Needed
A599 A7310.400 From Fund Balance to Youth Programs Contractual
$10,000.00
Additional Needed
GENERAL FUND B
December 15, 2021
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
B599 B8010.402 From Fund Balance to Zoning Legal $ 1,500.00
Additional Needed
B599 B8010.410 From Fund Balance to ZBA Stipend $ 275.00
Additional Needed
B599 B9060.800 From Fund Balance to Health Insurance $ 6,000.00
Additional Needed
HIGHWAY FUND DA
December 15, 2021
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
DA599 DA5148.100 From Fund Balance to Snow Removal Other Personal Srvcs $ 1,200.00
Additional Needed
HIGHWAY FUND DB
December 15, 2021
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
DB599 DB5110.100
From Fund Balance to Street Maintenance Personal
Services
$50,000.00
Additional Needed
CAPITAL PROJECT - PERUVILLE WATER CWD#5
December 15, 2021
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
HC8340.400 HC8340.420 From Contractual to Engineering $ 500.00
Additional Needed
PHEASANT WAY DRAINAGE DIST
December 15, 2021
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
SDD1-
8540.400
SDD1-
8540.100 From Contractual to Personal Services $ 50.00
Additional Needed
SDD1-
8540.400
SDD1-
9030.800 From Contractual to Social Security $ 3.00
Additional Needed
SDD1-SDD1-From Contractual to Medicare $ 1.00
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8540.400 9089.800
Additional Needed
WHISPERING PINES DRAINAGE DIST
December 15, 2021
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
SDD2-
8540.400
SDD2-
8540.100 From Contractual to Personal Services $ 50.00
Additional Needed
SDD2-
8540.400
SDD2-
9030.800 From Contractual to Social Security $ 3.00
Additional Needed
SDD2-
8540.400
SDD2-
9089.800 From Contractual to Medicare $ 1.00
Additional Needed
LAKE FOREST DRAINAGE DIST
December 15, 2021
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
SDD4-
8540.400
SDD4-
8540.100 From Contractual to Personal Services $ 200.00
Additional Needed
SDD4-
8540.400
SDD4-
9030.800 From Contractual to Social Security $ 11.00
Additional Needed
SDD4-
8540.400
SDD4-
9089.800 From Contractual to Medicare $ 3.00
Additional Needed
FARM POND CIRCLE DRAINAGE DIST
December 15, 2021
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
SDD5-
8540.400
SDD5-
8540.100 From Contractual to Personal Services $ 50.00
Additional Needed
SDD5-
8540.400
SDD5-
9030.800 From Contractual to Social Security $ 3.00
Additional Needed
SDD5-
8540.400
SDD5-
9089.800 From Contractual to Medicare $ 1.00
Additional Needed
LANSING COMMONS DRAINAGE DIST
December 15, 2021
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
SDD6-
8540.400
SDD6-
8540.100 From Contractual to Personal Services $ 200.00
Additional Needed
SDD6-
8540.400
SDD6-
9030.800 From Contractual to Social Security $ 11.00
Additional Needed
SDD6-
8540.400
SDD6-
9089.800 From Contractual to Medicare $ 3.00
Additional Needed
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WOODLANDS DRAINAGE DIST
December 15, 2021
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
SDD7-
8540.400
SDD7-
8540.100 From Contractual to Personal Services $ 200.00
Additional Needed
SDD7-
8540.400
SDD7-
9030.800 From Contractual to Social Security $ 11.00
Additional Needed
SDD7-
8540.400
SDD7-
9089.800 From Contractual to Medicare $ 3.00
Additional Needed
CAYUGA WAY DRAINAGE DIST
December 15, 2021
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
SDD8-
8540.400
SDD8-
8540.100 From Contractual to Personal Services $ 200.00
Additional Needed
SDD8-
8540.400
SDD8-
9030.800 From Contractual to Social Security $ 11.00
Additional Needed
SDD8-
8540.400
SDD8-
9089.800 From Contractual to Medicare $ 3.00
Additional Needed
NOVALANE DRAINAGE DIST
December 15, 2021
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
SD10-
8540.400
SD10-
8540.100 From Contractual to Personal Services $ 50.00
Additional Needed
SD10-
8540.400
SD10-
9030.800 From Contractual to Social Security $ 3.00
Additional Needed
SD10-
8540.400
SD10-
9089.800 From Contractual to Medicare $ 1.00
Additional Needed
WARREN ROAD SEWER SS1
December 15, 2021
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
SS1-599 SS1-8120.400 From Fund Balance to Sewer Contractual $ 1,000.00
Additional Needed
SS1-599 SS1-8130.400 From Fund Balance to Treatment & Disposal Contractual
$16,500.00
Additional Needed
CHERRY ROAD SEWER SS3
December 15, 2021
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
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SS3-599 SS3-8130.400 From Fund Balance to Treatment & Disposal Contractual $ 5,100.00
Additional Needed
CONSENT AGENDA MOTIONS M21-33 – M21-36 AND RESOLUTIONS
21-151 – 21-166
RESOLUTION 21-167
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Consent Agenda Motions M21-33 – M21-36 and Resolutions 21-
151 – 21-166, are hereby approved as presented and amended, and
The question of the adoption of such proposed Consent Agenda Motions and Resolutions
were duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, 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 Resolutions were approved, carried, and duly adopted on
December 15, 2021.
MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Supervisor Edward LaVigne moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS
MEDICAL, FINANCIAL, CREDIT OR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OF A
PARTICULAR PERSON OR MATTERS LEADING TO SAID DISMISSAL,
REMOVAL, PROMOTION, APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, DISCIPLINE
DEMOTION, OR SUSPENSION AT 7:58 PM.
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore seconded the motion.
All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0
MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:07 PM.
Supervisor Edward LaVigne seconded the motion.
All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0
MOTION AUTHORIZING PATRICK TYRRELL TO EXTEND CARRY-
FORWARD LEAVE TIME BENEFITS FOR A SELECTED EMPLOYEE
MOTION M21-37
MOTION AUTHORIZING PATRICK TYRRELL TO EXTEND CARRY-
FORWARD LEAVE TIME BENEFITS FOR A SELECTED EMPLOYEE
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore moved to authorize Patrick Tyrrell, as Department Head,
to extend carry-forward leave time benefits for a selected employee until June 1, 2022,
without loss of any such accrued leave time.
Councilperson Doug Dake seconded the motion.
All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Andra Benson – reported the following:
Lansing Youth Services – written report above
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Bronwyn Losey – reported the following:
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
• Thanks to Maureen Cowen for serving on the ZBA
Heat Smart
• Lansing leads on clean energy
• Presentation on February 2, 2022 via Zoom
Doug Dake – reported the following:
See Joe Wetmore’s report
Joseph Wetmore
The following report was emailed to the Town Board.
Joseph Wetmore
Town Board Member Report
December 2021
Planning Board
Monday, November 22 6:30 – 8:30pm
Dollar General Retail Store – Public Hearing
Village Circle –Village Solars Applicant – Sketch Plan
Ad Hoc Cannabis Working Group meeting
Tuesday, November 30 9:00 – 10:00am
Proposed Local Law to Amend Chapter 270 Zoning to Regulate Retail Cannabis
Dispensaries
Tompkins County Council of Governments (TCCOG)
Thursday, December 2 3:00 4:30
Report from County Administration
Cell Phone Reception Study D. Klein
Subcommittee Reports
a. Emergency Planning and Preparedness (M. Witmer)
b. Energy (R. Howe)
c. Transportation (R. Lynch)
d. Water Quality (G. McGonigal)
Election of 2022 TCCOG Leadership
2022 TCCOG Meeting Dates
Broadband Committee
Tuesday, December 7 7:00 – 9:00pm
1. Addresses that are falling between the cracks that can be hooked-up in the short term.
Chuck reported that his proposal for the Ithaca Area Economic Development’s for
Design, Build, and Operation of a Middle Mile Fiber Optic Network would be a loop that
would go from Dryden through Lansing and to Homer. He designed his company's
proposal to hit every single unserved resident in Lansing.
The library has Wifi Internet at all hours available in the parking lot.
2. Renegotiation with Spectrum Cable TV franchise agreement
November 2, we got an update from The Cohen Group that they finally received the
information from Spectrum that they needed to start their audit for the Town.
3. Long term goal
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Dryden proposal with Hunt Engineering. As you can see, they are conducting the process
for Dryden starting at where we are now to a full design for about $30,000. Yes, that
quote is 3 years old, but we have fewer miles of road.
Decision on which middle mile person selection in winter 2022. We should wait to see
which proposal is chosen and get a quote from Hunt.
4. Administrative stuff
Recommendation to continue committee as an advisory group
Jase Baese
Chuck Bartosch
N. Lin Davidson
Dan Ferguson
(and Joe and Bronwyn)
Bolton Point meeting
Thursday, December 9⋅4:00 – 5:00pm
Management Staff Report
Committee Reports
Budget and Finance Committee
Service Fees for 2022
Warrants
Engineering and Operations Committee
Personnel and Organization Committee
Planning and Public Affairs Committee
Executive Session
Planning Board
Monday, December 13⋅6:30 – 9:30pm
Review of draft LOCAL LAW ENTITLED SHORT-TERM PROPERTY RENTALS
Executive Session to consider recommendation of appointment / reappointment of
members
Planning Board recommended the following:
Thomas Butler – 7-year term
Dale Baker – 1-year term (alternate)
Erin Worsell – 1-year term (alternate)
COUNCILPERSON DOUG DAKE’S LAST MEETING
All Town Board Members, Patrick Tyrrell, and Mike Moseley thanked Doug for his eight
(8) years of service on the Town Board. They stated his perspective, especially for
construction, will be missed.
WORK SESSION MEETING ITEMS OF DISCUSSION
Capital Improvement Committee – new committee – Director of Planning C.J. Randall
• Includes Town Center Committee
• Advisory Board – Town Board makes final decisions
• Meet quarterly
• Prioritize capital improvements
• Multi-year – five (5) to seven (7) years
• Update every other year
• Recommend the following people be on the committee
o Department heads
o Guy Krogh
o Dave Herrick
o Bookkeeper
o Two (2) Town Board members
• Current projects
o Highway renovation
o Salmon Creek streambank stabilization
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o Myers Park
• C.J. Randall will email Town Board with details
Ethics Board
• Ed will send email to previous applicants to determine if still interested and copy
Town Board members
American Rescue Plan Act Funding (ARPA)
• Green signs up at every address for emergency response
o Guidance from fire chief
o Joe will work with fire chief and do budget
o Guy Krogh believes okay to use ARPA funds, he will research further if
instructed
• Website update
o Have three proposals
o Email Jenna (Parks and Recreation Information Aide) with questions
o Guy Krogh – ARPA funds may be used for website
Code Revision Committee – new committee – Director of Planning C.J. Randall
• Regular review of codes
• Recommend the following people be on the committee
o Planning Board Chairperson
o Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson
o Guy Krogh
o Ed LaVigne
o C.J. Randall
o Scott Russell
o John Zepko
o Joe Wetmore expressed interest
• Other Town Board members may be interested
MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO
DISCUSS QUALIFICATIONS OF A SPECIFIC CANDIDATE FOR
APPOINTMENT AT 8:46 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 8:55 PM.
Supervisor Edward LaVigne seconded the motion.
All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0
MOTION TO ENTER CLOSED SESSION
Supervisor Edward LaVigne moved to ENTER CLOSED SESSION FOR
PRIVILEGED LEGAL COUNSEL AND ADVICE AT 8:55 PM.
Councilperson Andra Benson seconded the motion.
All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0
MOTION TO EXIT CLOSED SESSION
Councilperson Doug Dake moved to EXIT CLOSED SESSION AT 9:24 PM.
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore seconded the motion.
All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0
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MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING
Councilperson Andra Benson moved to ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:25 PM.
Supervisor Edward LaVigne seconded the motion.
All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0
Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah K. Munson, RMC
Town Clerk