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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-05-07May 7, 2014 1 SPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETING MAY 7, 2014 A Special Meeting of the Lansing Town Board was held at the Town Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY on the above date at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by the Supervisor, Kathy Miller and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll call by Debbie Crandall, Town Clerk, showed the following to be PRESENT: Kathy Miller, Supervisor Doug Dake, Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, Councilperson Edward LaVigne, Councilperson ABSENT: Robert Cree, Councilperson ALSO PRESENT: Sharon Butler Bowman, Deputy Supervisor, Guy Krogh, Town Attorney, David Herrick, Town Engineer, Dan Veaner, Lansing Star, Lisa Smith, Ted Laux, Marcy Rosenkrantz, John O’Neill, Village of Lansing, John Hertzler and a few other attendees. MOTION TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING UPON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO REMOVE TRIHALOMETHANE FROM THE CWD Supervisor Kathy Miller, moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING UPON THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO REMOVE TRIHALOMETHANE FROM THE CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT at 6:05 pm. Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, seconded the motion. All in Favor - 4 Opposed - 0 No one addressed the Town Board. MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Supervisor Kathy Miller moved to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING at 6:06 pm. Councilperson Doug Dake seconded the motion. All in Favor - 4 Opposed - 0 CONSIDER RESOLUTION AND ORDER MAKING PUBLIC INTEREST DETERMINATION FOR CWD TRIHALOMETHANE REMOVAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO BE HEREAFTER KNOWN AS “THE EMMONS ROAD TANK PROJECT” DISCUSSION: There was no discussion prior to the adoption of the Resolution. RESOLUTION 14-63 RESOLUTION AND ORDER MAKING PUBLIC INTEREST DETERMINATION FOR CWD TRIHALOMETHANE REMOVAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO BE HEREAFTER KNOWN AS “THE EMMONS ROAD TANK PROJECT” The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing is responsible for the remediation of any violations of water quality standards in the CWD, and EPA and DEC rules for water quality standards include certain rules known as Disinfection Byproducts Rules - Disinfection Byproducts (“DBP”) are contaminants in the water that form from the reaction between disinfectants and organic and inorganic matter present in the water - and regulatory standards for DBPs are contained in the EPA’s Comprehensive Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rules (“DBPR”), including monitoring requirements and maximum contaminant levels for compounds such as for Total Trihalomethane (“TTHM”) (among other substances), May 7, 2014 2 which standards vary depending upon the disinfection products and methods utilized, the size of the system, and the water source; and WHEREAS, DBPRs have to date been implemented through Stage 2 Rules, effective for the CWD as of October 1, 2013, and as a result of water monitoring activities higher levels of TTHM have been recorded in the Emmons Road Tank distribution grid, mainly in the third and fourth quarters due to the more rapid formation of TTHM during the warmer months of the year; and the Town Board had thus previously authorized a map, plan and report (“MPR”) to identify, describe, and create a cost estimate as to a viable and feasible solution for the remediation of this problem; and the MPR-identified solution includes the physical removal of TTHMs within the Emmons Road Tank as they form, thus preventing distribution into the grid and future violations of the Stage 2 DBPR standards; and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing is thus proposing to repair and improve the facilities of the Consolidated Water District by installing a TTHM remediation and removal system in the Emmons Road Tank, at a cost of $98,000, with the costs thereof to be paid by the CWD fund balance, such that no financing or bonding is envisioned; and WHEREAS, the TTHM remediation and removal system consists of a spray type removal and mixing system, with the equipment to include powered sprayer and ventilation system to remove the volatized THMs, and a stratification mixer to reduce the potential for freezing of water in the tank that can damage the spray equipment, all together with such temporary and other facilities, mains, lines, and appurtenances as are necessary to complete the project and maintain a public water supply while the project is being constructed (all hereinafter, the “Emmons Road Tank Project”); and WHEREAS, this action was classified as an Type II Action under SEQRA such that no environmental review is required; and WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing was duly published and posted in compliance with Town Law Section 202-b, and a public hearing duly so held at 6:05 pm upon May 7, 2014, whereat the Town Board heard and took all statements and evidence in consideration of this matter and whereat all persons were allowed to speak and present upon such topic, and in consideration of the public hearing, the public need for such repairs and improvements, and the public interest so served thereby, and upon due deliberation upon the foregoing, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has duly RESOLVED AND ORDERED, as follows: 1. It is hereby found and declared to be in the public interest to construct and improve the CWD by and through the Emmons Road Tank Project, including the acquisition and installation of all furnishings, equipment, machinery and apparatus necessary therefor or incidental thereto (hereafter, the “Project”), all at a maximum estimated cost of $98,000. 2. The Town Engineer be and hereby is directed to prepare definite Project plans and specifications and to make a careful estimate of Project costs and, working with the Town Attorney, to prepare Project contracts, bid information, and other documents and requirements for the consideration, review, and, as necessary, approval, by the Town Board. 3. The Town may proceed with the acquisition of lands and materials for the Project in accord with Town Law § 202-b (1). 4. This Resolution and Order shall take effect immediately. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Supervisor Kathy Miller, duly seconded by Councilperson Doug Dake, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins - Aye May 7, 2014 3 Councilperson Edward LaVigne - Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller - Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution and Order was approved, carried, and duly adopted on May 7, 2014. Town Hall Roof Replacement Project Councilperson Doug Dake addressed the need for the Town Hall Roof Replacement Project. He explained the existing issues along with the issues that occurred during the construction process. Councilperson Ed LaVigne asked if the Highway Department could do some of the work to reduce the costs. Councilperson Doug Dake stated they could absolutely do that and needed to be included in the conversation. The Public Works Project will continue to be addressed. Appointments to the Environmental Management Council and Intermunicipal Cayuga Watershed Group Councilperson Ruth Hopkins advised the board that Darrick Evensen no longer serves on the Environmental Management Council (“EMC”) and the Town Board needs to fill his term which will expire December 31, 2014. Councilperson Ruth Hopkins stated there needs to be a representative from Lansing to serve on the Intermunicipal Cayuga Watershed Group. MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING Councilperson Edward LaVigne moved to adjourn the Special Meeting at 6:18 pm to enter the Work Session Meeting. Councilperson Ruth Hopkins seconded the motion. All in Favor- 4 Opposed - 0 Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk. Respectfully submitted, Debbie S. Crandall TOWN BOARD WORK SESSION MEETING MAY 7, 2014 TOWN HALL BOARD ROOM, 29 AUBURN RD, LANSING, NY PLEASE NOTE: The primary purpose of the Town Board Work Session is to be informational/educational for the benefit of the Board Members. Public comment will be taken at the regular meetings when the items are scheduled on the agenda. Meeting Time: 6:20 pm – 6:38 pm Town Board Members Present: Kathy Miller, Supervisor Doug Dake, Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, Councilperson Edward LaVigne, Councilperson Absent: Robert Cree, Councilperson Also Present: Chris Pettograsso, Superintendent of Lansing Schools, Sharon Butler Bowman, Deputy Supervisor, Guy Krogh, Town Attorney, Dave Herrick, Town May 7, 2014 4 Engineer, Dan Veaner, Lansing Star, John O’Neill, Village of Lansing, Ted Laux, Marcy Rosenkrantz, Lisa Smith, and a few other attendees. Topics of Discussion: 1. Superintendent of Lansing Schools, Chris Pettograsso – Presentation of the 2014-2015 proposed School Budget and the Lansing Capital Project 2. EFC Town Center $2.5M Grant and Reduced Interest-Rate Program With no further business to discuss the meeting ended at 6:38 pm. Notes were taken by Guy Krogh, Town Attorney and executed by the Town Clerk. Respectfully submitted, Debbie S. Crandall