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REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
January 19, 2022
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 6:30
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 Ruth Groff, Councilperson
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, Michael Sigler, Tompkins County Legislator, and Mary Ellen
Albrecht, Town of Lansing Information Aide
ALSO PRESENT REMOTELY: Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, C.J. Randall, Director of
Planning
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.
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
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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.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. MOTION AUTHORIZING TOWN OF LANSING SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENT FOR GRANT #21-597 BETWEEN PARK FOUNDATION AND
TOWN OF LANSING FOR OPEN SPACE INDEX AND CONSERVATION PLAN
MOTION M22-01
MOTION AUTHORIZING TOWN OF LANSING SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENT FOR GRANT #21-597 BETWEEN PARK FOUNDATION AND
TOWN OF LANSING FOR OPEN SPACE INDEX AND CONSERVATION PLAN
Motion authorizing Town of Lansing Supervisor to execute Agreement for Grant
#21-597 Between Park Foundation and Town of Lansing for Open Space Index and
Conservation Plan, Grant Total $58,500.
b. MOTION AUTHORIZING TOWN SUPERVISOR TO REQUEST
CONFIRMATION OF CESSATION OF CAYUGA OPERATING COMPANY
AND DIRECT STAFF TO MAKE FILINGS
MOTION M22-02
MOTION AUTHORIZING TOWN SUPERVISOR TO REQUEST
CONFIRMATION OF CESSATION OF CAYUGA OPERATING COMPANY
AND DIRECT STAFF TO MAKE FILINGS
Motion authorizing Town Supervisor to request written confirmation, on behalf of the
Town Board, from New York State Department of Public Service stating that the Cayuga
Operating Company (Milliken Station, Tax Parcel Nos. 11.-1-3.211 and 11.-1-3.212)
Facility is no longer producing electricity or participating in markets administered by the
NYISO; direct staff to make filings with or request information from the State
Department of Taxation and Finance (SDT&F) and the Tompkins County Industrial
Development Authority (IDA); and Complete and submit Notarized Certification of
Other Compensation; and submit completed Electric Generation Facility Cessation
Mitigation Program Application to New York State Empire State Development.
c. MOTION AUTHORIZING TOWN OF LANSING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH CAYUGA LAKE WATERSHED
INTERMUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION
MOTION M22-03
MOTION AUTHORIZING TOWN OF LANSING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH CAYUGA LAKE WATERSHED
INTERMUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION
Motion authorizing Town of Lansing Supervisor to sign Memorandum of Agreement
with the Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization (CWIO). The 2022 Town
dues are $3,013 and along with signing the Memorandum of Agreement the Town will
remain a voting municipality. The term of the Agreement is January 1, 2022 to
December 31, 2026.
d. MOTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF OPEN SPACE INDEX AND
CONSERVATION PLAN REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
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MOTION M22-04
MOTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF OPEN SPACE INDEX AND
CONSERVATION PLAN REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
Motion authorizing issuance of open space index and conservation plan request for
qualifications (rfq) subject to changes in consultant selection timeline and proposal
submission deadline at the discretion of the Director of Planning.
e. MOTION SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW
#1 OF 2022 – A LOCAL LAW TO EXPAND RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
FOR CERTAIN APPOINTED OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN
OF LANSING
MOTION M22-05
MOTION SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW
#1 OF 2022 – A LOCAL LAW TO EXPAND RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
FOR CERTAIN APPOINTED OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES
OF THE TOWN OF LANSING
Moved that a public hearing be scheduled for February 16, 2022, at 6:31 pm, to consider
Local Law #1 of 2022, a Local Law to expand residency requirements for certain
appointed officials and employees of the Town of Lansing.
f. RESOLUTION APPROVING WEBSITE AND DATA MIGRATION CONTRACT
WITH MUNICODE, AND AUTHORIZING SAME
RESOLUTION 22-01
RESOLUTION APPROVING WEBSITE AND DATA MIGRATION
CONTRACT WITH MUNICODE, AND AUTHORIZING SAME
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the town has pursued updates and enhancements to its website and user
experience, including archiving online certain agenda, materials, determinations, and
information, and such has been piecemeal, largely based upon the existing website; and
WHEREAS, the town pursued options for more comprehensive, integrated solutions and
undertook to consult with multiple companies who provide this service to municipalities,
and this process revealed that prices and ongoing costs vary widely, services and tools
vary widely, expertise in the specific needs of municipalities varies widely, and the
service envisioned is very specific and unique, and requires not only a specific skill, but
ongoing maintenance and upkeep for administrative and other purposes, such that this is a
highly specialized service falling outside the scope of General Municipal Law § 103 and
within statutory exemptions, as well as the procurement exemptions in the town’s
recently updated procurement policies; and
WHEREAS, based upon the key criteria discussed above, the town reduced the list of
vendors and providers to the three best known and identified candidate, and presented a
range of needs and options and let each vendor make a presentation addressing how the
project build-out, testing, and implementation would proceed, duly considering the
options and services each vendor could add to increase value and utility to the town and
its citizens; and
WHEREAS, a comparison of all proposals across multiple town departments has resulted
in a unanimous recommendation to the Board to proceed with Municode for all services,
at a project price not to exceed $29,000, upon terms as are set forth in the Municode
proposal, for the following reasons, among others: (1) the town has experience with
Municode; (2) the Municode proposal offers each department the additional options
sought; (3) Municode has great customer service, historically fast support response times,
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and sterling recommendations from other municipalities; (4) Municode’s website designs
and programs/applications are more interactive in nature and not as simple or static as
other proposals, thus better meeting the parameters and goals outlined by the town; (5)
Municode offers the best custom design and template tools to build upon within their
hosted environment; and (6) Municode had the best training programs for all
departments, allowing each department to be involved with their own pages and
informational updates; and
WHEREAS, in consideration of all of the foregoing, the Town Board has hereby
RESOLVED, that the proposed project and services agreement with Municode be and
hereby is approved, and that the Town Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to sign
such agreement for and on behalf of the Town, at a first-years cost not to exceed $29,000,
and an initial annual hosting, maintenance and customer support services cost of $2,800
per year, for the first term of such renewable contract.
g. RESOLUTION DECLARING TWO EXMARK MOWERS, A KUBOTA RTV, AND
A KUBOTA 3560 TRACTOR AS EXCESS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING
DISPOSAL OR SALE
RESOLUTION 22-02
RESOLUTION DECLARING TWO EXMARK MOWERS, A KUBOTA
RTV, AND A KUBOTA 3560 TRACTOR AS EXCESS PROPERTY
AND AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL OR SALE
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town’s budget has planned the retirement and replacement of two mowers,
a Kubota RTV and a Kubota 3560 Tractor operated and used by the Town Parks &
Recreation Department, and the same will be replaced; and
WHEREAS, the equipment named above are thus declared excess property and directed to
be sold in a manner as produces fair value, whether at auction or private sale; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation being had thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the two (2) Exmark mowers, one (1) Kubota RTV and one (1) Kubota
3560 tractor be and hereby are declared as excess property of the Town for which no current
or future use is anticipated, including due to be replaced through scheduled equipment
rotation cycles, and that the Parks & Recreation Department sell the same “as is,” document
the sale thereof to verify fair value, and deliver the proceeds of sale thereof to the Town
Budget Officer. The Parks & Recreation Supervisor, or his designee, be and each is hereby
authorized to sign such bills of sale or other documents as are or may be necessary to give
effect to this Resolution by and for the Town of Lansing.
h. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE TOWN OF LANSING
PARKS AND RECREATION / TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
RESOLUTION 22-03
RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE TOWN OF LANSING
PARKS AND RECREATION / TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, on July 19, 2017, and as is set forth in the updated 2018 Comprehensive
Plan, the Town Board approved and authorized Resolution 17-99 for the Creation and
Initial Funding of a Capital Reserve Fund for Parklands and Trailways Planning and
Development, Related Land and Use Rights Acquisitions, and Related General
Equipment, Materials and Construction Funding; and
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WHEREAS, on December 18, 2019, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing adopted
Resolution 19-160 creating the Parks and Recreation / Trails Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation / Trails Advisory Committee is needed to perform
certain functions for the Town and to act in an advisory capacity in helping to enhance
active and passive recreational opportunities for residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the following applicants, in the judgment of the Town Board, are qualified
to serve again on the Parks and Recreation / Trails Committee and are reappointed to
terms of membership, subject to reappointment, and the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby:
RESOLVED, that the following people be reappointed to the Parks and Recreation /
Trails Committee with terms to expire December 31, 2023: Katrina Binkewicz, Ronny
Hardaway, Becca Lovenheim,, Deborah Trumball, Jack Young, and Patrick Tyrrell.
i. RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
RESOLUTION 22-04
RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND
SUPERVISOR’S REPORT
The Supervisor submitted his monthly report for the month of December 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 Andra Benson. 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 _1/19/2022__
AUDITED VOUCHER #’s _ 1183 - 1187_
PREPAY VOUCHER #’s 1183 - 1187
AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #’s 97 - 99
PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #’s 97 - 99
FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 3,568.24
HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 117.70
LANSING LIGHTING (SL1,2,3) $ 1,460.93
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 907.31
TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 5,640.49
WARREN RD SEWER (SS1-) $ 20.49
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 014
DATED _1/19/2022__
AUDITED VOUCHER #’s _ 1188 - 1246_
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FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 58,272.78
HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 56,799.84
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 3,061.49
WARREN RD SEWER (SS1-) $ 155.00
CHERRY RD SEWER (SS3-) $ 855.00
DRAINAGE DISTRICTS (SDD1-10) $ 75.99
PERUVILLE RD CWD#5 (HC) $ 2,207.50
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 001
DATED _1/19/2022__
AUDITED VOUCHER #’s _ 1 - 40_
AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #’s 1 - 4 _
FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 44,893.60
HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 47,051.07
WARREN RD SEWER (SS1-) $ 123.83
ARPA (HF) $ 59,030.00
TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 58,347.29
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
GENERAL FUND A
December 31, 2021
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
A599 A1410.110 From Fund Balance to Town Clerk Clerk Personal Svcs $ 150.00
Additional Needed
A599 A1420.400 From Fund Balance to Attorney Fees $ 10,550.00
Additional Needed
A599 A1440.400 From Fund Balance to Engineering $ 180.00
Additional Needed
A599 A1440.406 From Fund Balance to Engineering - Misc Water Ext $ 220.00
Additional Needed
A599 A1620.403 From Fund Balance to Town Hall Electric $ 165.00
Additional Needed
A599 A5132.404 From Fund Balance to Hwy Garage Telephone $ 290.00
Additional Needed
A599 A5132.410 From Fund Balance to Hwy Garage - Supplies & Main $ 1,900.00
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Additional Needed
A599 A5182.403 From Fund Balance to Street Light Contractual $ 200.00
Additional Needed
A599 A7020.100 From Fund Balance to Parks & Rec Admin- Personal Svcs $ 5,380.00
Additional Needed
A599 A7020.110 From Fund Balance to Parks & Rec Admin- Personal Svcs $ 3,650.00
Additional Needed
A599 A7110.110 From Fund Balance to Parks - Personal Svcs $ 3,650.00
Additional Needed
GENERAL FUND B
December 31, 2021
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
B599 B3620.110 From Fund Balance to Zoning Clerk Personal Svcs $ 650.00
Additional Needed
B599 B8010.402 From Fund Balance to Zoning Legal $ 3,210.00
Additional Needed
B599 B8020.402 From Fund Balance to Planning Board Legal $ 900.00
Additional Needed
B599 B9030.800 From Fund Balance to Social Security $ 850.00
Additional Needed
B599 B9089.800 From Fund Balance to Medicare $ 151.00
Additional Needed
HIGHWAY FUND DA
December 31, 2021
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
DA599 DA5140.400 From Fund Balance to Brush & Weeds Contractual $ 29,000.00
Additional Needed
DA599 DA5142.100
From Fund Balance to Snow Removal Town Personal
Srvcs $ 49,000.00
Additional Needed
HIGHWAY FUND DB
December 31, 2021
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
DB599 DB5110.100
From Fund Balance to Street Maintenance Personal
Services $ 21,000.00
Additional Needed
CAPITAL PROJECT - PERUVILLE WATER CWD#5
December 31, 2021
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
HC8340.400 HC8340.420 From Contractual to Engineering $ 2,040.00
Additional Needed
LAKEWATCH LIGHTING DISTRICT FUND SL3
December 31, 2021
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
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SL3-599 SL3-5182.400 From Fund Balance to Contractual $ 250.00
Additional Needed
WATER DISTRICT FUND SW
December 31, 2021
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
SW-599 SW-8340.400 From Fund Balance to Transmission & Dist Contractual $ 2,150.00
Additional Needed
CONSENT AGENDA MOTIONS M22-01 – M22-05 AND RESOLUTIONS
22-01 – 22-04
RESOLUTION 22-05
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Consent Agenda Motions M22-01 – M22-05 and Resolutions
22-01 – 22-04, 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 Andra Benson, duly seconded by Councilperson
Ruth Groff, and put to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Ruth Groff – Aye
Councilperson Bronwyn Losey – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Motions and Resolutions were approved, carried, and duly
adopted on January 19, 2022.
2022 TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS
The following Resolutions were duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
RESOLUTION 22-06
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, 2022 a copy of the report to the State Comptroller
required by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law.
RESOLUTION 22-07
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 22-08
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RESOLVED, that the Supervisor appoints the Fire Chief and Company Captains
of the Town as Superintendent of Fires, and Alternate Superintendent of Fires.
RESOLUTION 22-09
RESOLVED, that Harris Beach LLP be approved as Bond Counsel for the Town,
and that they be consulted on an as needed basis.
RESOLUTION 22-10
RESOLVED, that the Tompkins Community Bank, HSBC, M&T Bank,
JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Cayuga Lake National Bank be designated as the
depositories for the Town of Lansing.
RESOLUTION 22-11
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING APPOINTMENT OF
ANDRA BENSON AS DEPUTY SUPERVISOR AND
FIXING 2022 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
2022 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 22-12
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, and Councilperson Andra Benson, 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
Community Bank; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Co-Budget Officer/Bookkeeper, and
Information Aide in Supervisor’s Office 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 Community Bank; and it
is further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Co-Budget Officer/Bookkeeper, and
Information Aide in Supervisor’s Office, are hereby authorized to use the services
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provided by the Tompkins Community Bank 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 22-13
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 22-14
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 meetings will be held on Wednesday, September 28th and
November 9th, 6:30 PM. Special Meetings will be held as needed.
RESOLUTION 22-15
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 22-16
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 22-17
RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to purchase
equipment, tools and implements not to exceed the amount of $5,000.00 without
prior notice or approval.
RESOLUTION 22-18
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 22-19
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RESOLVED, that Supervisor, Edward LaVigne be named Budget Officer and
that Bookkeeper, Charmagne Rumgay be named Co-Budget Officer for the year
2022 to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board.
RESOLUTION 22-20
RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for Town Officers as compiled in the
General Town Budget for 2022 be as follows:
Supervisor Edward LaVigne $30,306.00
Councilperson Ruth Groff $ 9,741.00
Councilperson Andra Benson $ 9,741.00
Councilperson Bronwyn Losey $ 9,741.00
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore $ 9,741.00
Highway Superintendent Michael Moseley $82,466.00
Town Justice John Howell $20,570.00
Town Justice Maura Kennedy-Smith $20,570.00
Town Clerk Deborah K. Munson $52,000.00
and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to pay the above salaries.
RESOLUTION 22-21
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, Information
Aides in Code and Recreation Office
8 hours/day 40 hours/week
Town Clerk, Information Aide in Supervisors Office and Highway Department,
Recreation Supervisor, Zoning, Code, Fire Enforcement Officer, Director of
Planning, Town Planner, Highway Superintendent, Deputy 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 workday as established
by the Town Board Resolution dated August 1, 1990.
RESOLUTION 22-22
RESOLUTION HIRING PART TIME SEASONAL EMPLOYEES FOR
PARKS & RECREATION AND CAMPGROUND MANAGER
FOR THE TOWN OF LANSING
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town
Board:
WHEREAS, there is a need for twelve (12) Part Time Seasonal Laborers; twelve
(12) Part Time Lifeguard positions, and twelve (12) Part Time Recreation
Assistant positions at the Town of Lansing, and
WHEREAS, acceptable and qualified candidates will be identified and selected
by the Parks and Recreation Supervisor, and are therefore proposed to be hired to
fulfill such job requirements; and
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WHEREAS, there is a need for a Part Time Seasonal Worker position for Myers
Park Campground Manager at the Town of Lansing; and
WHEREAS, an acceptable and qualified candidate will be identified and selected
by the Parks and Recreation Supervisor to fill the Myers Park Campground
Manager position, and are therefore proposed to be hired to fulfill such job
requirements; and
WHEREAS, said positions have been classified and deemed as Civil Service
Seasonal Worker positions by the Tompkins County Department of Personnel;
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Supervisor has recommended that the above
positions be filled at the Town of Lansing; and
WHEREAS, upon a review and discussion of the matter, the Town Board of the
Town of Lansing has hereby:
RESOLVED, that the Parks and Recreation Supervisor is hereby approved to hire
seasonal Laborers, Lifeguards and Recreation Assistants employees, in the Parks
and Recreation Department, at a pay grade not to exceed $25.00/hour; and
RESOLVED, that a Myers Park Campground Manager hereby is approved to be
employed as a Part Time Seasonal Campground Manager Worker at a rate of
$300.00 per week effective May 1, 2022; and it is further
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.
RESOLUTION 22-23
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 22-24
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk and Information Aide in
the Clerk’s Office are authorized to issue Accessible Parking Permits.
RESOLUTION 22-25
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Journal be designated as the official newspaper for
the Town of Lansing.
RESOLUTION 22-26
RESOLVED, that the following appointments made by the Supervisor be
accepted:
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2022 TOWN LIAISONS
Agricultural & Farmland
Protection Committee
Andra Benson
Joseph Wetmore
(Alternate)
Monika Roth
C.J. Randall
Larry Sharpsteen
Judy Drake
Town Board
Town Board
Cornell Coop. Ext.
Planning Department
Planning Board
ZBA
Bolton Point Ed LaVigne
Joseph Wetmore
Town Board
Town Board
Broadband Committee Bronwyn Losey
Joseph Wetmore
Town Board
Town Board
Cayuga Lake Watershed
Management Plan
Intermunicipal Organization
Tom Vawter
Bronwyn Losey (Alternate)
Town Resident
Town Board
Cayuga Medical Center Andra Benson Town Board
Conservation Advisory Council Andra Benson Town Board
Friends of Salt Point Patrick Tyrrell Parks & Recreation
Department
Fire Department VACANCY
Ithaca – Tompkins County
Transportation Council
(ITCTC)
Ruth Groff
C.J. Randall (Alternate)
Town Board
Planning Department
Lansing Advisory Committee
on Power Plant Future (LAC –
PPF)
Bronwyn Losey
Joseph Wetmore
(Alternate)
Town Board
Town Board
Lansing Housing Authority
(LHA) Andra Benson Town Board
Lansing Library Andra Benson Town Board
Lansing Parks, Recreation &
Trails Committee
Ruth Groff
Jenna Hoellerer
C.J. Randall
Town Board
Parks & Rec Dept.
Planning Department
Lansing Youth Services Andra Benson Town Board
Local Advisory Board of
Assessment Review
Ed LaVigne
Andra Benson
Town Board
Town Board
Planning Board Joseph Wetmore Town Board
Tompkins County
Environmental Management
Council (EMC)
VACANCY
Tompkins County Council of
Governments (TCCOG)
Joseph Wetmore
Ed LaVigne (Alternate)
Town Board
Town Board
Tompkins County Youth Board Patrick Tyrrell (Liaison
Representative)
Parks & Recreation
Department
Tompkins County Youth
Services
Lisa Campbell (Lansing
Representative) Town Resident
Water & Sewer Advisory
Board Ed LaVigne Town Board
Zoning Board of Appeals
(ZBA) Bronwyn Losey Town Board
RESOLUTION 22-27
RESOLVED, that Bookkeeper/Co-Budget Officer be appointed voting member
for the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium’s
Board of Directors, and Town Supervisor be appointed as alternate, while
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Bookkeeper/Co-Budget Officer shall serve as delegate to the Joint Committee on
Plan Structure and Design for the year 2022.
RESOLUTION 22-28
RESOLVED, that the Town Board appoints, the Highway Superintendent, Parks
& Recreation Supervisor, Bookkeeper or Information Aide for Supervisors
Office, Town Clerk, Senior Court Clerk, Director of Planning, One Town Board
Member selected from among the Town Board, and Town Supervisor to the
Workplace Violence Threat Assessment Team and direct them to complete the
annually required workplace audit by October 1, 2022.
RESOLUTION 22-29
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 2022 counsel engagement letter.
RESOLUTION 22-30
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby appoint
Insero & Co. as the Town Accountant(s) for the year 2022, upon further review,
with the Town to obtain services on an as needed and upon request basis.
RESOLUTION 22-31
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 22-32
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing will be attending the New York State
Association of Towns Conference and Training Session virtually in February and
the Annual Meeting scheduled for February 20-23, 2022;
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.
RESOLUTION 22-33
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 2022 Dog Control and Shelter Agreement between the Town of Lansing
and Country Acres Pet Services is for a term commencing January 1, 2022
and ending December 31, 2022;
4. The Town Supervisor of the Town of Lansing is hereby authorized to sign
said agreement.
RESOLUTION 22-34
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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 22-35
RESOLVED, that the 2022 Agreement for the Expenditure of Highway Moneys
be approved and signed by the Town Board, Town Supervisor, and Town
Highway Superintendent.
RESOLUTION 22-36
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk’s Office be the official depositories for all
Town Accounts except the Town Justice Accounts.
RESOLUTION 22-37
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/sewer 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.
3. The Highway and Planning Department accepts payments by cash and check.
In addition, plans are in process to start accepting credit card payments in
2022 for permits and fees made by credit card on the Town of Lansing’s
OpenGov website.
4. The Lansing Court accepts payments by cash, credit card, certified bank
check, or money order.
5. The Town Clerk’s Office, Lansing Court, Planning, Highway 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.
6. The banking agreement is approved and each year the service cost will be
examined to determine whether the service should be bid or shopped.
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7. The deposits may be made remotely by using the Tompkins Community Bank
digital check scanner.
RESOLUTION 22-38
RESOLVED, that the charge for a check to the Town, returned from the bank
unpaid, is $20.00.
RESOLUTION 22-39
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 22-40
RESOLVED, that the salaries for the public officers that are a member of the
Town of Lansing Planning Board will be paid $750 with the December vouchers.
The Lansing Planning Board Chairperson will be paid $1,500 with the December
vouchers. If a member is appointed after January 1st or resigns prior to December
31st, their pay will be prorated based on the number of full months of service.
They will be paid with the December vouchers.
RESOLUTION 22-41
RESOLVED, that the salaries for the public officers that are a member of the
Town of Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals will be paid $400 with the December
vouchers. The Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson will be paid $800
with the December vouchers. If a member is appointed after January 1st or
resigns prior to December 31st, their pay will be prorated based on the number of
full months of service. They will be paid with the December vouchers.
RESOLUTION 22-42
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 Al Fiorille and the Vice Chairperson is
Sandra Dennis Conlon.
Norman (Lin) Davidson (12/31/22), Larry Sharpsteen (12/31/24), Sandra Dennis
Conlon (12/31/27), Al Fiorille (12/31/25), Deborah Trumbull (12/31/23), Dean
Shea (12/31/26), Thomas Butler (12/31/28), Dale Baker (First Alternate)
(12/31/22), and Erin Worsell (Second Alternate) (12/31/22)
RESOLUTION 22-43
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 Judith Drake.
Judith Drake (12/31/23), Mary Stoe (12/31/24), Richard Hayes (12/31/25) John
(Jack) Young (12/31/26), and Susan Tabrizi (12/31/22)
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RESOLUTION 22-44
RESOLVED, that the following residents are members of the Town of Lansing
Housing Authority with the following dates for terms expiring.
David Stoyell (12/31/22), Richard Hayes (12/31/22), Connie Wilcox (12/31/25),
George Gesselein (12/31/24), Charla Hayes (12/31/22), Sharon Jaenson
(12/31/23) and Dennis Mogil (12/31/23)
RESOLUTION 22-45
RESOLVED, that the following people are members of the Town of Lansing
Water and Sewer Advisory Board.
Mike Moseley, Mark Tyrrell, Guy Krogh, David Herrick, Scott Russell, C.J.
Randall, Edward LaVigne, Gregg Weatherby, Steve Riddle, and John
Gutenberger
RESOLUTION 22-46
RESOLVED, that the following people are members of the Town of Lansing
Project Review Committee.
Al Fiorille, Donald Harner, David Herrick, Guy Krogh, Mike Moseley, Scott
Russell, and John Zepko
RESOLUTION 22-47
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, 2023.
Patrick Tyrrell (Chairperson), Katrina Binkewicz, Ronny Hardaway, Becca
Lovenheim, Deborah Trumbull, and Jack Young
RESOLUTION 22-48
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:
John Fleming, Todd Eldred, Norman "Lin" Davidson, and Al Fiorille
RESOLUTION 22-49
RESOLVED, that the following persons remain as members of the Conservation
Advisory Council and the co-chairs are Tom Butler and Carrie Koplinka-Loehr.
Robyn Bailey (12/31/22), Tom Butler (12/31/22), Edward Dubovi (12/31/23),
Karen Edelstein (12/31/22), John Fleming (12/31/23), Carrie Koplinka-Loehr
(12/31/23), Evan Ogata (12/31/22), Todd Walter (12/31/23), and David Wolfe
(12/31/23)
RESOLUTION 22-50
RESOLVED, that the following persons are members of the Lansing Advisory
Committee on Power Plant Future and the Chairperson is Sue Ruoff and Vice-
Chairperson is Hilary Lambert. All members’ terms expire on December 31,
2022.
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Hilary Lambert, Dr. William (Bill) Klepack, Robert (Bert) Bland, Derek Osborne,
E. Lauren Chambliss, Leon Zaharis, Sue Ruoff, and Ethan Bodnaruk
RESOLUTION 22-51
RESOLVED, that the following persons remain as members of the Broadband
Committee and the co-chairs are Joseph Wetmore and Bronwyn Losey. All
members terms expire December 31, 2022.
Jase Baese, Chuck Bartosch, Norman (Lin) Davidson, Dan Ferguson, Bronwyn
Losey, and Joseph Wetmore
RESOLUTION 22-52
RESOLVED, there is hereby created the Town of Lansing Capital Improvement
Committee. Such committee may adopt its own internal procedures and shall be
an advisory committee. The committee shall consist of not less than five nor
more than nine members, each to be appointed by the Town Board annually, to
serve one-year terms based upon a calendar year, with no restriction upon the
number of terms, consecutive or otherwise, a member may serve. The chair (and
any vice-chair) of the committee is (are) to be recommended and proposed by the
committee annually to the Town in December, and the Town Board shall review
and approve or appoint such chair (and vice-chair, if applicable) annually at its
organizational meeting. Absent a recommendation being received on or before
January 1, annually, the Town Board may select such officers as it elects
irrespective of the committee’s recommendations or lack thereof. The following
persons are members of the Capital Improvement Committee, and the Chair is Ed
LaVigne (Town Supervisor). All members terms expire December 31, 2022.
Town Supervisor Ed LaVigne, Councilperson Ruth Groff, Town Counsel Guy
Krogh, Town Engineer David Herrick, Director of Planning C.J. Randall,
Chairperson of Planning Board Al Fiorille, Information Aide Mary Ellen
Albrecht, Highway Superintendent Mike Moseley and Parks & Recreation
Supervisor Patrick Tyrrell.
RESOLUTION 22-53
RESOLVED, there is hereby created the Town of Lansing Code Revision
Committee. Such committee may adopt its own internal procedures and shall be
an advisory committee. The committee shall consist of not less than five nor
more than nine members, each to be appointed by the Town Board annually, to
serve one-year terms based upon a calendar year, with no restriction upon the
number of terms, consecutive or otherwise, a member may serve. The chair (and
any vice-chair) of the committee is (are) to be recommended and proposed by the
committee annually to the Town in December, and the Town Board shall review
and approve or appoint such chair (and vice-chair, if applicable) annually at its
organizational meeting. Absent a recommendation being received on or before
January 1, annually, the Town Board may select such officers as it elects
irrespective of the committee’s recommendations or lack thereof. The following
persons are members of the Code Revision Committee, and the chair is Ed
LaVigne (Town Supervisor). All members terms expire December 31, 2022.
Judith Drake (ZBA Chair), Al Fiorille (Planning Board Chair), Guy Krogh (Town
Counsel), Ed LaVigne (Town Supervisor), C.J. Randall (Director of Planning),
Scott Russell (Code Enforcement Officer), Joseph Wetmore (Town Board
Member), and John Zepko (Town Planner)
RESOLUTION 22-54
RESOLVED, that in reference to the Town’s Procurement Policy, Department
Heads will adhere to Town of Lansing’s Procurement Policy.
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RESOLUTION 22-55
RESOLVED, that Town Board, Planning Board, and Zoning Board Members
will attend a mandatory training session on handling conflict / facilitating heated
meetings.
RESOLUTION 22-56
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH
TOMPKINS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
FOR STORMWATER TECHNICAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing is in need of alternate stormwater review
services and the Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District works
cooperatively with MS4 members of the Tompkins County Stormwater Coalition
and assists them in complying with the EPA Phase II Stormwater regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement with Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation
District furthers the goals of the Town of Lansing Stormwater Management and
Erosion Control Local Law #6 of 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District
Agreement for Services stipulates an hourly rate of $50 for Stormwater Inspection
and Technical Services; and
WHEREAS, the duties of the “Stormwater Technical Advisor” will adhere to all
New York State, Federal laws, and the Certified Professional in Erosion and
Sediment Control (CPESC) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct;
The Town of Board of the Town of Lansing is hereby:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing authorizes the Town
Supervisor to execute the Agreement for Services with Tompkins County Soil and
Water Conservation District which shall commence January 20, 2022 and
terminate on December 31, 2022.
RESOLUTION 22-57
RESOLVED, that, in addition to any enforcement (or similar) officers identified
in the Town Code of the Town of Lansing (the “Town Code”), the following
officers and employees are confirmed and appointed as enforcement officers for
the following Chapters of the Town Code for all interpretations, applications,
enforcement, permitting, and other matters contained in each Chapter therein:
Town Code Chapter 60, Smoking: Town Code Enforcement Officer, Town
Building Inspector, Town Constable (whether an employee or contractor) and any
police officer (employee and contractor Constables and police officers hereinafter
collectively a “Town Constable”).
Town Code Chapter 108, Building Codes (Code Enforcement): Town Code
Enforcement Officer and Town Building Inspector.
Town Code Chapter 103, Bingo and Games of Chance: Town Clerk and any
Deputy Town Clerk.
Town Code Chapter 112, Unsafe Buildings: Town Code Enforcement Officer
and Town Building Inspector.
Town Code Chapter 119, Communications Towers: Town Code Enforcement
Officer, Town Building Inspector, Town Planner (such term to hereinafter include
all planning consultants, unless otherwise stated), and any Zoning Officer.
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Town Code Chapter 125, Dogs: Town Clerk, any Deputy Town Clerk, and any
Animal Control Officer or Dog Control Officer (including any Dog Warden).
Town Code Chapter 137, Fire Prevention (Lock Boxes): Town Code
Enforcement Officer, Town Building Inspector, any Fire Inspector, Fire Captain,
or Fire Marshal of the Town or any Fire District (or similar geographic district or
area) affecting or located within the Town.
Town Code Chapter 142, Flood Damage Prevention: Director of Planning as
Local Administrator.
Town Code Chapter 158, Junkyards and Outdoor Storage: Town Code
Enforcement Officer, Town Building Inspector, Town Planner, and Zoning
Officer.
Town Code Chapter 170, Mobile Home Parks: Town Code Enforcement
Officer, Town Building Inspector, Town Planner, and Zoning Officer.
Town Code Chapter 174, Motorcades, Parades, and Assemblies (Mass
Gatherings): Town Code Enforcement Officer, Town Building Inspector, Town
Constable, and Recreation Supervisor (or other officer or employee functioning as
the Department Head of the Town of Lansing Department of Parks and
Recreation, hereinafter collectively the “Recreation Supervisor”).
Town Code Chapter 190, Parks and Recreation Areas: Recreation Supervisor,
or his or her designees, and Town Constable.
Town Code Chapter 206, Sewers: Town Code Enforcement Officer, Town
Building Inspector, Town Highway Superintendent and Deputy Highway
Superintendent, or their designees, and Town Constable.
Town Code Chapter 210, Signs: Town Code Enforcement Officer, Town
Building Inspector, Town Planner, and Zoning Officer.
Town Code Chapter 225, Stormwater Management (Stormwater and Illicit
Discharges): Stormwater Management Officer (“SMO”). The Town's Planner be
and hereby is appointed and designated as the Town’s SMO.
Town Code Chapter 230, Streets and Sidewalks: Town Highway
Superintendent and Deputy Highway Superintendent, or their designees, Town
Code Enforcement Officer, and Town Constable.
Town Code Chapter 235, Subdivision of Land: Town Planner.
Town Code Chapter 270, Zoning: Town Code Enforcement Officer is hereby
appointed as Zoning Officer of the Town.
RESOLUTION 22-58
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby approve
the following Town Clerk’s 2021 Annual Report, Water and Sewer Collection
Report, and Receiver of Taxes Report, as set forth below.
TOWN CLERK’S 2021 ANNUAL REPORT
RECEIPTS
Marriage Transcripts $ 420.00
Marriage Licenses $ 1,320.00
Decals $ 14,655.00
Photocopies $ 12.75
Faxes - Outgoing $ 8.00
Bad Check Fee $ 40.00
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Miscellaneous $ 7.95
Dog Licenses $ 25,590.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 42,053.70
DISBURSEMENTS
Paid to Supervisor for General Fund $ 25,465.76
Paid to NYS DEC for DECALS $ 13,958.44
Paid to Ag & Markets for Animal Population Control $ 1,887.00
Paid to NYS Health Dept. for Marriage Licenses $ 742.50
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 42,053.70
Dog Tickets Issued – 72
Accessible Parking Permits Issued/Renewed – 209
Notary Signatures – 1218
2021 TOWN OF LANSING
WATER AND SEWER COLLECTION
MONTH WATER PENALTY TOTAL
January $5,086.81 $198.57 $5,285.38
February $181,963.20 $605.65 $182,568.85
March $22,863.87 $1,245.35 $24,109.22
April $1,798.12 $152.14 $1,950.26
May $185,085.52 $434.05 $185,519.57
June $15,569.99 $712.37 $16,282.36
July $3,292.96 $136.52 $3,429.48
August $214,418.81 $75.15 $214,493.96
September $19,146.28 $1,185.80 $20,332.08
October $4,513.51 $535.99 $5,049.50
November $204,915.38 $0.00 $204,915.38
December $10,368.03 $450.49 $10,818.52
TOTAL $869,022.48 $5,732.08 $874,754.56
CHERRY ROAD SEWER COLLECTION
MONTH SEWER PENALTY TOTAL
January $63.75 $6.38 $70.13
February $3,028.13 $0.00 $3,028.13
March $3,315.00 $28.42 $3,343.42
April $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
May $3,798.96 $0.00 $3,798.96
June $3,130.44 $13.76 $3,144.20
July $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
August $4,874.19 $0.00 $4,874.19
September $533.01 $23.04 $556.05
October $1,227.49 $129.65 $1,357.14
November $3,708.11 $0.00 $3,708.11
December $2,681.25 $27.52 $2,708.77
TOTAL $26,360.33 $228.77 $26,589.10
WARREN ROAD SEWER COLLECTION
MONTH SEWER PENALTY TOTAL
January $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
February $29,695.04 $7.97 $29,703.01
March $859.38 $20.64 $880.02
April $338.75 $13.24 $351.99
May $28,439.64 $8.60 $28,448.24
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June $3,790.76 $13.76 $3,804.52
July $252.07 $0.00 $252.07
August $30,841.56 -$4.73 $30,836.83
September $1,873.44 $15.48 $1,888.92
October $165.00 $0.00 $165.00
November $31,291.30 $0.00 $31,291.30
December $206.25 $0.00 $206.25
TOTAL $127,753.19 $74.96 $127,828.15
WATER/SEWER PENALTY TOTAL
GRAND TOTALS $1,023,136.00 $6,035.81 $1,029,171.81
2021 Return of Taxes - Town of Lansing
ORIGINAL WARRANT $14,417,540.97
DUE TO SUPERVISOR $4,200,590.84 DUE TO COUNTY $10,216,950.13
Adjustments
ADJUSTED DUE
SUPERVISOR $4,200,590.84
ADJUSTED DUE
COUNTY $10,216,950.13
TOTAL ADJUSTED
WARRANT $14,417,540.97
COLLECTED
1st Installments $509,504.78
Service Charge (for 1st
installments) $25,475.25
Full Payments $13,023,512.37
Penalties $7,247.45
Late Notice Fees $91.00
Bad Check Fees
TOTAL COLLECTED $13,565,830.85
Bank Interest $399.35
TOTAL COLLECTED PLUS
INTEREST $13,566,230.20
PAYMENTS TO
SUPERVISOR
RECONCILE WITH
COUNTY
1/27/2021 ck #841 $4,200,590.84 Franchise Tax $341,268.08
2nd Install Due $509,503.71
paid 2/18/2021 #843 $7,500,000.00
paid 3/5/2021 #845 $1,000,000.00
paid 4/9/2021 #847 $491,158.23
Unpaid Taxes
Returned to County $375,020.11
Sub Total $10,216,950.13
TOTAL FOR
RECONCILE $10,216,950.13
TOTAL PAID SUPERVISOR $4,200,590.84
(Subtract from
Adjusted County
Warrant)
BALANCE DUE TOWN $0.00
BALANCE DUE TO
COUNTY $0.00
OTHER PAYMENTS TO OTHER PAYMENTS
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TOWN TO COUNTY
Penalties $7,247.45
Service Charge (for
1st install) paid
2/18/2021 #844 $25,475.25
Late Notice Fees $91.00
Bad Check Fees $0.00
SUB TOTAL $7,338.45
Interest in checking account $399.35
Total Other to Town $7,737.80
Paid to Supervisor-ck #846
4/9/2021 $7,727.66
Paid to Supervisor-ck #848
5/6/2021 $10.14
Balance due to Supervisor
(other payments) $0.00
BEGINNING TOTAL IN
CHECKING $0.00
Total Collected plus interest $13,566,230.20
Warrant Paid to Town $4,200,590.84
Other Payments to Town $7,737.80
Warrant Paid to County $8,991,158.23
Franchises $341,268.08
Other Payments to County $25,475.25
ENDING TOTAL IN
CHECKING $0.00
Full Payment Bills Collected 4,478
New Apportioned
Bills 8
First Installments Collected 214 Total In Lieu of Taxes $20,392.40
Unpaid Bills 102
RESOLUTION 22-59
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby approve
the following 2022 Town of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department Fees and
Code Office Subdivision and Building Permit Fees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these 2022 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.
2022 MYERS PARK MARINA
BOAT SLIP FEE SCHEDULE
If paid in installments:
BOAT
If paid in
full by Feb. 15, 2022 1st payment due = Feb. 19, 2022
LENGTH 2nd payment due = March 19, 2022
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
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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
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
2022 PAVILION INFORMATION
PAVILION
SIZE CAPACITY RES.
FEE
Non-
Res.
FEE
A 40’x30’ 150 $55.00 $60.00
B 50’x30’ 200 $75.00 $80.00
C 40’x34’ 150 $55.00 $60.00
D 48’x36’ 200 $75.00 $80.00
E 36’x28’ 100 $55.00 $60.00
F 36’x28’ 100 $55.00 $60.00
G 36’x28’ 100 $55.00 $60.00
Ballfield 150 $55.00 $60.00
2022 PARK AND MARINA FEE SCHEDULE
RESIDENTS NON-RESIDENTS
PARK ADMISSION (per car) FREE $7.00
Admission will be charged daily
Non-Resident season admission pass – $40
Non-Resident season admission pass Senior
Citizen – $25
With Myers
Park resident
sticker
LAUNCHING
- per launch $ 6.00 $ 8.00
- season permit $50.00 $70.00
- Sr. Citizen season permit $40.00 $60.00
DRY DOCK
Seasonal – April 1st – Nov. 1st $350.00 $450.00
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KAYAK
Seasonal – April 1st – Nov. 1st
TRANSIENT DOCKING
Must dock in designated area only!
$100.00
$5 (4 hr max)
$125.00
$5 (4 hr max)
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 daily admission,
dry dock, camping, kayak racks or pavilion rentals)
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.
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
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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 Department
607-533-7388
Thank You!
Lansing Parks and Recreation Office
Town of Lansing
Building Permit Fees Schedule
(Effective January 20, 2022)
Town of Lansing
Building Permit Fees
(Effective January 20, 2022)
The fees set forth shall be doubled if work is
commenced prior to the issuance of a Permit.
Residential
(One- & Two-Family Residences, Modulars, Mobile
Homes on private lots, Additions, Finished basements,
plumbing)
$.45 per sq ft
$.15 per sq ft for an attached garage
*Basement is not included in sq ft if it is not finished
Mobile Homes on Rental Lots $200
Garages, Storage Buildings, Workshops, Sheds,
& Pole Barns $.25 per sq ft $100 minimum
Commercial Remodeling $5.50 per thousand of estimated construction
cost ($75 min)
Residential Remodeling $5.50 per thousand of estimated construction
cost when sq ft rule does not apply ($75 min)
Pools
*90 day permit issued for portable/storable pools
*180 day permits issued for above & inground pools.
Pools shall be completed within 12 months.
$75 - Portable/ Storable pool
$100 - Above Ground Pool
$150 - Inground Pool
Prefabricated sheds $75 if plans are pre-approved on file
$100 if plans require review
Deck $100
Roof $100
Solar (residential- ground and roof mounted) $150
Solar (commercial) Up to 5 acres- $750
Over 5 acres- $750 + $100 per acre
Demolition $50
Signs $100
Fireworks Display $300 per event
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Mass Gathering $200
Solid Fuel Burning Appliance- wood, pellet,
coal $100
Code Compliance Letter $100
Zoning Compliance Letter $50
Fire & Safety Inspections- Public Assembly,
Multi-Residence & Businesses
$50 with no violations, $100 with violations
$100 Multi-Residence with 5 or more units with
no violations, $150 with violations
Inspections outside normal business hours $100 per hour (2 hr minimum)
Zoning Permit $100
*Note: 1 Except for projects noted here, there will be a minimum Fee of $100.
*Note: 2 Building Permit life span. Building Permits are good for 1 year (unless
otherwise noted in Local Law). Permits may be extended for 12 months at a time for a
total of 3 years from issued date (unless otherwise noted in Local Law). One month prior
to expiring, the Planning and Code Department will send a renewal letter. If the permit is
renewed prior to expiring, the fee the same as the original fee. If permit expired and is
within 30 days, there will be a $50 fee added to the original fee. If the expired permit is
past due between 31 days and 60 days an additional $100 fee will be added to the
previous month. If the expired permit is past due between 61 and 90 days an additional
$150 will be added to the previous month. An appearance ticket will be issued for any
expired permit past due 91 days and a $200 per month penalty for every month after 91
days.
Town Of Lansing Planning Fee Schedule
(Effective January 20, 2022)
SITE PLAN REVIEW
Estimated Project Cost Review Fee Each Public
Hearing
$1 - $10,000.99 $100.00 $100.00
$10,001 - $100,000.99 $250.00 $100.00
$100,001 - $500,000.99 $500.00 $100.00
$500,001 - $1,000,000.99 $750.00 $100.00
$1,000,001 - $2,500,000.99 $1,000.00 $100.00
$2,500,001 - $5,000,000.99 $1,500.00 $100.00
$5,000,001 and up $250 escalation per 500,000
EPC
$100.00
For Modification of a previously approved Site Plan § 270-27G, if there are no
significant changes and no Project Review is deemed necessary, the fee is $250.
Legal, engineering, and technical review fees to be paid via initial escrow or
Developer’s Agreement in an amount set by the Director of Planning.
STORMWATER
Notice of Ground Disturbance Permit – No charge
Stormwater & Erosion Control Application – $550.00 (Additional costs for legal
and/or engineering review per Local Law #9 of 2009, Section 7)
SUBDIVISION
Exempt Subdivision – $125.00
Lot Line Adjustment – $125.00
Minor Subdivisions – Preliminary Plat Application – $175.00 (Includes Notification for
one Public Hearing) $150.00 for each new lot created paid after Final Plat Approval.
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Major Subdivisions – Preliminary Plat Application $225.00 (Includes Notification for
Public Hearing) $250.00 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 (Includes Notification for one Public
Hearing)
Planned Development Area (PDA) amendment or establishment – Initial fee $575.00
(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. Filing of
approved Final development plan per § 270-32H – $775 (Includes Notification for one
Public Hearing).
GENERAL
Cell Tower Application Fee – $1,500.00 (Additional costs for technical consultant
review per Local Law #7 of 2015, Article VIII); cell tower co-location (on existing
tower) $750.00
Floodplain Development Permit – $250.00 (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)
Outdoor Storage Exemption Certificate – $100.00
Public Hearing Notification – $100.00
Special Permit – $375.00 (Includes Notification for one Public Hearing)
Utility Availability Letter – $150.00
Parks and Recreation Fees for New Development – $1,250 per Dwelling Unit
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2022 ORGANIZATIONAL
RESOLUTION 22-06 – 22-59
RESOLUTION 22-60
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2022 ORGANIZATIONAL
RESOLUTION 22-06 – 22-59
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Organizational Resolutions 22-06 – 22-59 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 Bronwyn Losey, duly seconded by Councilperson Andra
Benson, and put to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Andra Benson – Aye Councilperson Ruth Groff – Aye
Councilperson Bronwyn Losey – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye
Supervisor Edward LaVigne – Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolutions were approved, carried, and duly adopted on
January 19, 2022.
2021 TOWN HISTORIAN’S REPORT – LOUISE BEMENT
The following report was available as a handout and on Town of Lansing website.
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Lansing Town Historian
Louise Bement
2021 Report
As usual, I wrote and mailed close to 200 Lansing Historical Association newsletters four
times a year.
I attended the Municipal Historians of Tompkins County meetings by Zoom this year as
group meetings were discouraged by the COVID virus.
In January, I copied and mailed information on Milliken Station to Charles Woolever in
Honeyoye Falls. He is interested in small Short Line railroads and Milliken has their own
small one.
In April, Frank Bower came to the Archives building to read our files about the overhead
bridge that is being replaced over Salmon Creek.
Tom Sill and a friend also came to read the files about the bridge.
Fannie Welch and I often work at the Archives on Saturday mornings.
In May, Lisa Campbell asked me to give a talk about the history of Myers Park for a
group of older men. I was glad that I had recently written a brochure about the park that
can be handed out at the entrance to the park in the summertime.
In July, a young man came to do research on the Barr family of Ludlowville.
In December, I worked at the Archives with Jo Hass’s grandson. He was interested in the
Outhouse book that Jo and Lou Barr had written.
The COVID virus has caused this year to be one in which I didn’t see many people
coming to do research.
This is a short report because of the virus, but I have kept busy reading and writing about
the history of Lansing.
2021 TOMPKINS COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES REPORT – LISA CAMPBELL
The following report was available as a handout and on Town of Lansing website.
Tompkins County Youth Board
Lisa Campbell
2021 Report
2021 continued as an unprecedented, unexpected, and difficult time for agencies,
organizations, families, and communities. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed every
aspect of what we consider “normal” everyday life. Communities came together in a
variety of ways and supported each other.
2021
The main accomplishment from this past year is the way we've stayed positive and
made progress despite the challenges we are facing. We have brainstormed how
technology can better be used for board participation and discussions. We've looked at
ways the pandemic has revealed new opportunities for collaboration between agencies.
And of course, we've made sure the needs of youth remain a priority in our individual
municipalities and throughout the County.
Ian Schachner, TCYS Board/Leadership team member
2021 Department Highlights
Tompkins County Youth Services Department (TCYSD) continued outreach and
support to our municipalities.
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Youth commissions were introduced to an assessment driven Municipal Planning Group
Vitality & Accountability Assessment. The assessment focuses on group structure &
governance, organization, meetings & leadership, planning, oversight, guidance &
accountability, advocacy & coordination, and youth leadership & voice. Each
commission is unique, and planning will be unique to each community.
TCYSD staff and/or Board members attended monthly commission meetings throughout
the County.
Municipal Youth Commissions are now featured on the County website.
Meghan Lyons, newly hired Coordinator of Community Youth Services works directly
with the municipalities.
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Ongoing trainings to support youth included
Dr. Sheri Madigan, Clinical Psychologist, Associate Professor, and Canada Research
Chair in the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary and the Alberta
Children's Hospital~ Child Mental Health during the pandemic
*This training along with many others is available for viewing on the TCYSD
website
Supporting Young People's Mental Health & Wellness
Presenter: Melanie Little, Director of Education & Youth Services, Mental Health
Association in Tompkins County
Youth and the anxiety/stressors that they face returning to school and social settin gs
during COVID. Psychologist Dr. Conner of Northeast Pediatrics lead the conversation on
how these anxieties may appear and what we can do to help youth during this transition.
Kindness, Acceptance, and Inclusion in the Age of COVID~19
Tompkins County Bullying Prevention Task Force
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Resource Allocation Committee Recommendation for agency funding cycle
All board members were sent the RAC Report for review.
In 2017, we began a new funding cycle of agency services. Our funding cycles typically
last for 3 years. Due to the department experiencing some major changes and going
through a period of adjustments and transition, it was decided to extend the funding cycle
for two years through 2021. Then with the COVID-19 pandemic, we decided it would be
best to extend current funding for one more year through 2022. The Board has been
engaged in a review of the grant funding process. The Board had an opportunity in 2021
to hear from a few of the currently funded agencies through presentations included at
Board meetings.
Resilience and commitment to youth during the pandemic has been shown by our youth
serving agencies despite their inability to hold in-person programming, having many of
their staff furloughed for months, most summer camps cancelled, and municipal
buildings closed to the public.
During these times, all our funded agencies found creative ways to stay in contact with
youth, provide some programming through the Zoom platform, provide youth with
materials they would need to enable them to do their schoolwork, virtually see and stay
connected with their friends and peers, and participate in virtual programming.
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All funding provided to youth service agencies by the Tompkins County Youth
Services Department is provided to agencies that are contributing to reach the
Achieving Youth Results goals and improve the indicators.
Updated on website 11/21 Achieving Youth Results (AYR) tracks countywide
indicators or data allowing us to build an action plan to support youth as we
attempt to reach six goals. While there are no perfect indicators to measure how well
young people are doing, this is an opportunity to showcase how the work of various
community partners makes progress toward a set of community goals.
Economic Security – Youth will be prepared for their eventual economic self sufficiency
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Education – Youth will leave school prepared to live, learn, and work in their
community
Engagement – Children and youth will demonstrate commitment to their community as
contributing members of their families, schools, and neighborhood
Family – Families will provide children with safe, stable and nurturing environments
Physical and Emotional Health – Children and youth will have optimal physical and
emotional health
Community – Tompkins County will provide children, youth, and families with healthy,
safe, and thriving environments
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Runaway Homeless Youth (RHY) Program Runaway and Homeless typically means
“Couch Surfing” for this age group (11 to 17 years of age), and COVID-19 has
drastically reduced the available Couch Surfing Options for these Youth. Couch surfing
describes situations where Runaway Homeless Youth are living in unstable and/or
temporary living arrangements such as the couches or spare bedrooms of friends, lovers,
or other family members.
In late 2020, Family and Children Services of Ithaca, notified County Youth Services that
the difficult decision had been made to close their Open Doors Program due to funding
constraints. The Open Doors Program (RHY population ages 12 to 17) provided support
to Host Homes, coupled with intensive case management to reunite families. This closing
has left a huge gap in RHY Services within our County, causing other agencies to try and
garner solutions to issues beyond their operational scope. In addition to crisis housing are
the physical, mental and emotional challenges these youth often face.
The Department was charged with allocating the funding to meet the needs of youth
typically served by the Open Doors program. The Youth Services Department had
ongoing conversations with local nonprofits and for-profit organization looking to find
another agency to fill the gap left by the closing of the Open Doors Program. It became
apparent that the funding that was in place was not enough to operate a full program. The
Tompkins County Youth Services Department requested and has had approved by the
legislature $80,000 in target funding. This will be combined with the $73,000 already in
place and be earmarked to enhance and sustain the operation of a local Runaway and
Homeless Youth (RHY) Program focused on youth ages 12 to 17. Months of multi-
agency assessment advocacy and collaboration drove this positive outcome for
vulnerable youth. RHY agency bids closed December 22 and will be reviewed this
month.
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Of note
Need for youth to be assessed regarding social, mental health, and physical needs
during/post COVID-19. Could use Student Survey or create new Needs Assessment.
Kate Shanks-Booth, Director, has been voted Vice-President of the Central and
Southern Tier New York Association of Youth Bureaus Group and has applied to become
a voting member of the New York State Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Advisory
Committee to the NYS Office of Family and Children’s (OCFS).
2022 RHY Request for Proposal (RFP) was posted on the Tompkins County Purchasing
Page.
Have recommendation to Full Board by January/February Meeting 2022
Update on new County RFP Online Process
Pros/Cons – This process is exclusively online, and it can be a very difficult system to
use. It may discourage some community partners from applying or reapplying. However,
while it does remove our staff/community relationships one step back from the process, it
also creates a sense of fairness/transparency in the process.
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The time added by this new process may shift our timeline to get the 2023 RFP out in the
upcoming spring.
TCAT under 18 Free Fare conversation is progressing and should be rolled out by Fall
of 2022.
Youth Dept. Staff has continued to help with COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics and
other Emergency Operations Center’s (EOC) request for assistance.
Starting Jan 2022, Theresa Albert will be the Dept’s contact for agencies. She and
Bridgette Nugent (who will keep the Results Bases Accountability data piece) have been
meeting with each of our funded agencies via Zoom to discuss this transition and answer
any questions.
Learning Web Update: After a long and successful career as the Director of Youth
Outreach at the LW, Mona Smiley has accepted the job of Community Justice Center
Project Director of the Reimagining Public Safety Collaborative.
Advisory Board Goals
The Board has open seats. Board member recruitment has been challenged by the
pandemic.
Board member participation in general meeting and committee work strengthens our
knowledge and allows us to be informed decision makers. I have seen an increase in
active Board member involvement this year. An impressive feat given the circumstances
created by the pandemic. This is directly related to the commitment by TCYSD staff to
provide us with opportunities for active involvement.
Local youth commissions have seen an increased presence of Board members at their
meetings throughout the County. Many Board members lacked an understanding of why
these commissions operate and what they accomplish.
2020/2021 Youth Services Advisory Board Goals
1. Educate and strengthen knowledge of processes and funded programs to better inform
decision making.
2. Enhance connections between TCYSD's Board and Local Municipal Elected
Boards/Youth Commissions/Community.
3. Revamp the TCYSD's Board's vision for and efforts around recruitment, on-boarding,
and advocacy
LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY REPORT – CHRISTINE EISENHUT
The following report was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout.
TOWN BOARD UPDATES
FROM THE LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY
January 19, 2022
1. The Library will be closed from January 14-17 for painting and repairs.
2. The Friends of the Library will host a Book Sale from January 18-29th. It will
be set up downstairs in the Community Room and will be open the same hours
as the Library.
3. The Library will be hosting a three month series (on Zoom) about food and
nutrition. January’s topic was Making the Most of a Meal with Emily Holdorf,
a registered dietician. In February, Eric Lindstrom will discuss his book The
Skeptical Vegan. In March, Sarah Curless, a SNAP-Ed NY Nutrition educator
for Tompkins County will share recipes for healthy eating.
4. Pages to Projects – Book Selection – The Trouble with Chickens by Kevin
Cornell.
5. The Tween Book Club selection is – The Great Treehouse War by Lisa Graff.
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6. Virtual story time will begin on January 27th.
7. The Library continues to provide free delivery to Woodsedge.
8. The Library has an Empire Pass and passes to the Museum of the Earth and the
Cayuga Nature Center available for check out.
9. The LCL’s Wi-Fi is not password protected. The community is welcome to
park in the lot to access the Internet.
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
January 2022
LYS’s next meeting will be via Zoom on January 20th at 6pm
1. Game On! - Students enjoyed an array of board and table-top games like ‘Throw the
Avocado’, ‘Apples to Apples’, ‘Jenga’, card games, ‘Connect 4’ tournaments, and
many more. Some students even shared their own games from home. The group also
loved to play games that got them moving like ‘Red Light/Green Light’, ‘Among Us’,
‘Sardines’, and ‘Magic Keys’. 17 youth were served in this program.
2. Outdoor Adventure - With the cooler weather arriving, the group shifted to the
woods behind the high school and focused on their fire making skills in the new
location. Cooking usually accompanied the fire. The youth also practiced
camouflaging and coal burning spoons. 12 youth were served in this program.
3. Art and Soul - Crafting was the heart of this program. The youth made crafts that
were sold at the Annual Lansing Artisan Fair. Ornaments, cards, and holiday
decorations were this year's projects, each student also made extra crafts to take home
with them. 16 youth were served in this program.
4. Iron Chef - Youth cooked delicious foods and learned about kitchen safety each day.
The group made ice cream, pizza, pasta, and pies. During the down time youth also
played games and participated in quiet activities. 12 youth were served in this
program.
5. Artisan Fair - The artisan fair finally returned this year and was held in a new
location, which happened to be where our programs have been operating, the banquet
room of All Saints Church. Student volunteers from the program operated the table,
interacting with patrons, making change, managing the inventory, and learning lots
about customer service and professionalism. 16 youth were served in this program.
6. 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 have begun.
7. LYS met on December 16th via Zoom.
8. LYS 2021 Goals were reviewed and evaluated at the December meeting. LYS
decided to continue with 2021 Goals.
9. LYS reviewed DEI statement option. Options included: PEERS (Perspectives,
Embrace, Equitable, Respect for all, Students) or (Promoting, Equity, Empowerment,
and Respect for all Students) or (Perspectives, Empowering, Equity, and Respect for
all Students). Travis agreed to work with youth in programming on these
possibilities.
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10. LYS viewed Tompkins County Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI) video on
youth thoughts on equity in Tompkins County (video features a Lansing youth).
LYS 2022 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. Conduct community needs assessment (focus on impacts of the pandemic)
3. Use DEI statement to track metrics and funded programs
4. Incorporate more youth input at meetings for feedback into program decisions.
TOMPKINS COUNTY LEGISLATOR REPORT – MIKE SIGLER
Reviewed the following with the Town Board and the report was available on Town of
Lansing website and as a handout.
Tompkins County Legislator
Michael Sigler
January 19, 2022
Hello and thank you for having me again. I want to thank Dominick Recckio again from
who’s reports I draw liberally.
The Legislature was sworn in January 4th. We have five new legislators this term.
Veronica Pillar and Travis Brooks from the City of Ithaca, Greg Mezey from Dryden, he
also owns the marina here in town, Lee Shurtleff from Groton and Randy Brown in
Newfield.
We’ve all been assigned our committees. I’ll be on Health and Human Services again. I
thought that a great slot with the pandemic shifting to endemic stage and housing will
now be a part of that committee. I’ll still be involved heavily in economic development
with a seat on the Industrial Development Agency (IDA). It’s likely I’ll have to also be
at the Planning, Environmental Quality committee quite a bit. I’m also on Public Safety.
With reimagining safety taking form, I thought that also a good slot. I’ll also be
representing the Legislature at the Chamber of Commerce.
Legislature Chairwoman Shawna Black (D-Ithaca) delivered remarks reflecting the state
of Tompkins County. In it, Black referenced several Reimagining plans including the
Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office “implementing a pilot program to respond to non-
emergency calls in new ways. This pilot will open the doors for better understanding of
how we can respond differently when a law enforcement officer is not needed on scene,
freeing up officer time to respond in emergency situations and further reducing
disproportionate minority contact with the criminal justice system.” This will be a
challenge and will require a lot of work to protect residents, but also to protect those
working for us at the County.
Last year was productive for the County. On the IDA, we passed a labor law, enshrining
a percentage of union workers that must be on a project or that project must put in for a
waiver. That was years in the making and I was happy to head up the sub-committee that
brought that forward. We also successfully attracted a new manufacturer to Dryden that
will create more than 88 new jobs. I think going forward, you’ll see an IDA that invests
itself in attracting manufacturing. At the County, we completed successful contract
negotiations with Road Patrol and White-Collar bargaining units, bringing us up-to-date
with three of four bargaining units. A compensation study will be done this year to see
how we should adjust pay at the County.
Last night, the legislature voted 8 to 6 to increase the salary of the County Sheriff.
Legislator Deborah Dawson (D-Lansing), who chairs the Budget, Capital, and Personnel
Committee added context to the resolution that a special issue arose with the Sheriff’s
salary – since the most recent election in 2018 the County’s pay structure has led to the
Undersheriff’s position being paid nearly $10,000 more per year than the Sheriff, and
Lieutenants also earning more than the Sheriff. Dawson added that this law would create
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a structure for the department going forward where the Sheriff will always make more
than the Undersheriff and no future Legislature would have this same situation arise.
At the meeting I said, “I am glad this was brought forward. It would be one thing if the
pay wasn’t so disparate… I’m looking at this from a basic point of fairness.”
The Alcohol & Drug Council broke ground on the open-access detox center yesterday.
This is a new addition to the Village of Lansing and a long time coming. This is a center
where patients stay for a number of weeks. It’s not a come and go situation. There were
some worries it would become a magnet for drug use but being that patients don’t come
and go it’s hard to see that situation evolving.
In closing, I want to acknowledge the passing of the first County Administrator, John
Murphy. Murphy helped pass the first county charter 53 years ago. A major change in
government structure that created a new position of Commissioner of Budget and
Administration that assumed many of the budgetary and management responsibilities
formerly held by the Board of Supervisors and the elected County Treasurer. That then
led to the creation of the County Executive position.
It wouldn’t be a report with something on COVID-19. I’m happy to report we are seeing
major declines in our caseload. We are no longer doing contact tracing for most cases.
We are still following CDC guidance which admittedly at times is confusing. We still
recommend vaccination as it is preventing the hospitalizations.
Thank you.
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
January 2022
Town Board Meeting
PARKS
• The lake is finally low enough, we were able to start the marina wall project.
• Kayak racks, dry dock and boat slip applications for the 2022 season have been
sent out and have already started to come in. We are filling up quickly.
• Camping & Pavilion reservations opened last week. We did $20,000 in booking
for camping in the first few days.
• We received $750,000 for the Parks and Recreation Grant, thank you to C.J. for
all her work to make this happen.
• We are very close to having completed the Parks, Recreation and Trails Master
Plan.
• Silt curtain for the Marina bulkhead project was installed last Friday, therefore the
boat launch will not be useable until the project has been completed.
RECREATION
• After school skating began this week. We had 82 students between the Middle
School and Elementary School sign up.
• Ski club began last week. It was a successful first week.
• 2nd & 3rd grade basketball as well as travel basketball began after the break.
• Drop-in will hopefully begin February 2nd.
• The roof on the side entrance of the Community Center has been rebuilt, thank
you Scott and Tyler for all your work.
• There was a very nice article in the Tompkins Weekly about Jeff Boles and the
baseball field that was dedicated to him.
• Gym space continues to be an issue at school, we are still working hard to obtain
the Girls Residential Property to hopefully alleviate this issue.
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OTHER
• New stairs have been built into the back landing at the Parks and Rec shop.
• Town Hall copier lease is expiring, we are working on getting quotes.
• Our guys have been busy helping the highway with plowing and learning routes,
so they’ll be ready if they get the call.
• We’ll be working over the next couple of weeks to transform the Town’s current
computer network into a cloud-based system.
• We’d like to thank Doug Dake again for his many years of service to the Town.
We really appreciate all you have done for the Parks & Recreation Department.
• We would like to welcome Town Board Member Ruth Groff and we look forward
to working with you.
Bulkhead Project (sea wall by lighthouse) – Pat stated digging will begin tomorrow.
Ball Field – Supervisor Ed LaVigne reported one of the ball fields has been dedicated to
Jeff Boles. Ed read a thank you letter from Jeff Boles.
Myers Park Grant – Supervisor Ed LaVigne stated the $750,000 grant will not cover all
costs.
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
January 2022
PLOWING SNOW & ICE MAINTENANCE
Crews worked to clear roads of snow and ice from 268 lane miles of road.
BRUSH
Crews worked with contractor to mulch brush pile. Performed brush maintenance along
road right of ways.
POND CLEANING
Crews worked to clean ponds behind the Bolton Point facility.
MISCELLANEOUS
Patched potholes around Town, repaired spots around Town that were damaged by
flooding earlier in the year.
Mike thanked his crew and Patrick’s for all their hard work plowing roads.
Road Reports – Town Board will review the reports and discuss with Town Counsel at
the February 16th meeting. Engineer’s Report will be on the February 16th work session.
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 classification and review of development
applications
• Data and GIS Services
o Reviewed software services agreement for OpenGov cloud-based
software for planning and permitting with Town Supervisor and
counsel on 12/2
• Agricultural and Farmland Protection Committee staff support
• Conservation Advisory Council staff support
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o Assisted with member appointment process on 12/2
o Reviewed Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway Overlay District geographic
extent on 12/2
o Discussed Open Space Index scope of work on 12/2
• Planning Board staff support
o Assisted with member appointment process on 12/13
o Dollar General Retail Store and Lot Line Adjustments – East Side
of NYS Route 34B north of Lansing Station Rd
▪ Public Hearing slated for 12/20/21 postponed to 1/24/22
• Zoning Board of Appeals staff support
o 456 Ridge Rd – Area Variance appeal to emplace fence granted
12/14
• Interdepartmental Infrastructure Coordination
o Coordinated and attended monthly Department Head meeting on
12/1
o Coordinated and attended Town Center Committee meeting on
12/1
o Coordinated and attended Water & Sewer Advisory Committee
meeting on 12/1
• Attended Ithaca-Tompkins County Transportation Council (ITCTC)
Joint Planning & Policy Committee meeting on 12/21
• Attended Tompkins County Conservation Partners meeting on 12/16
LAND USE POLICY WORK PROGRAM
Scope of work and schedule of adoption located at: https://bit.ly/RAZoningupdate
• Land Use Ordinance Update
o Drafted Code Revision Committee process diagram
• Environmental Protection Overlay Districts
o Reviewed geographic extent of Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway
Overlay District with CAC on 12/2
C.J. also reported on grants:
• Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP), NYSDEC program – Tompkins
County did not receive any water quality improvement money
o Town of Lansing applied for two (2) grants
▪ Vacuum truck
▪ Salmon Creek Stream Realignment Project
▪ Soil and Water Conservation District and DEC will help Town with re-
applying for both
▪ Department of State – Salmon Creek Stream Realignment Project among
top five in watershed
Supervisor Ed LaVigne stated the Town is looking at a new position for part-time
building and safety inspector and doing shared services for code officer with the Town of
Ithaca.
MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Supervisor Ed 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.
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All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0
MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
Supervisor Ed LaVigne moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:34 PM.
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore seconded the motion.
All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0
ENGINEER’S REPORT – DAVE HERRICK
No report.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Andra Benson – reported the following:
Lansing Library – written report above
Lansing Youth Services – written report above
Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) – working on Cayuga Lake scenic byway overlay
district
Bronwyn Losey – reported the following:
NYSERDA – clean energy campaign
• Presentation in February 2022
Lansing Advisory Committee on Power Plant Future (LAC-PPF)
• Cryptocurrency
▪ Schedule special meeting
o Invite Irene Weiser and Jordan Decker
Cryptocurrency – Supervisor Ed LaVigne reported:
• Put Irene Weiser’s presentation on the Town website
• Moratorium – need to have parameters
• LAC-PPF take lead on this
Broadband / Data Center – Supervisor Ed LaVigne reported:
• Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant
▪ Dark Fiber RFP’s
o Could go up East side of lake or go to North Lansing (where there is no
internet)
▪ Broadband committee recommends going to North Lansing
• Old power plant giving $450,000 for broadband
• Money from County and Federal Government
Ruth Groff – reported the following:
• Attended Association of Towns (AOT) training
• Ithaca Transportation Council (ITCTC) – planning meeting
▪ Dryden rail trail
▪ Projects for other municipalities
Joseph Wetmore – reported the following:
• Planning Board
▪ Overlay district
o Conservation Advisory Council (CAC)
o Code revision committee
Edward LaVigne – reported the following:
• Website – need accurate information available
• Highway building project – proposal soon
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• OpenGov – Planning / Code and Highway departments
• Bolton Point – on four (4) committees
WORK SESSION MEETING ITEMS OF DISCUSSION
Board of Ethics
• Appointing Members – resolution will be ready for the February 16, 2022 Town
Board meeting
MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO
DISCUSS THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION/SALE/LEASE OF REAL
PROPERTY WHEN PUBLICITY MIGHT AFFECT VALUE AT 9:08 PM.
Supervisor Ed LaVigne seconded the motion.
All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0
MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
Supervisor Ed LaVigne moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:31 PM.
Councilperson Ruth Groff seconded the motion.
All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0
MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore moved to ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:32 PM.
Councilperson Bronwyn Losey 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