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Home My WebLink About2014-01-15 2014 ORGANIZATIONAL/REGULAR MEETING January 15, 2014 An Organizational/Regular Meeting of the Town Board of Lansing 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 Darlene Marshall, Deputy Town Clerk, showed the following to be PRESENT: Kathy Miller, Supervisor Robert Cree, Councilperson Doug Dake, Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, Councilperson Edward LaVigne, Councilperson ABSENT: None VISITORS: Sharon Butler Bowman, Deputy Supervisor, Guy Krogh, Town Attorney, Jack French, Highway Superintendent, Cricket Purcell, Deputy Highway Superintendent, Mike Sigler, Tompkins County Representative, Dan Veaner, Lansing Star, Caroline Rasmussen, Charlie & Sheila Nedrow, Mario Hernandez, Ray Farkas,Marilyn& Roger Hagin, Connie Wilcox, Emoretta Yang, Ted& Martha Laux, Christine Iacobucci, Chris Williams, Maureen Cowen, Douglas Myers, Jim& Susan Eyster, Eileen Stout, Bert Fortner, Julie Manners, Robert Rieger, Pat Pryor, Gary Tyrrell, Edward Wagner, Deb Trumbull, Sue & Chris Henne, Paul Simonet, Craig Christopher, Donna Scott, Julie Boles, Tom Ellis, Hurf Sheldon, Suzanne Hinderliter, Roger Hopkins, Linda Story, Al Fiorille, Virginia Fenton, Dan Konowalow,Natalia Emlen and a few other attendees. MOTION TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING UPON AN ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO DEVELOP AN IMPROVED PRESSURE ZONE AND THE BONE PLAIN ROAD WATER TANK Supervisor Kathy Miller read the SEQR findings supporting the negative declaration. Supervisor Kathy Miller moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO DEVELOP AN IMPROVED PRESSURE ZONE AND THE BONE PLAIN ROAD WATER TANK at 6:10 pm. Councilperson Ruth Hopkins seconded the motion. All In Favor- 5 Opposed- 0 No one present wished to address the Board. MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Supervisor Kathy Miller moved to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO DEVELOP AN IMPROVED PRESSURE ZONE AND THE BONE PLAIN ROAD WATER TANK at 6:11 pm. Councilperson Doug Dake seconded the motion. All In Favor- 5 Opposed- 0 MOTION TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW#1 OF 2014 (SIGN LAW) Supervisor Kathy Miller moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW#1 OF 2014 (SIGN LAW) at 6:12 pm. Councilperson Robert Cree seconded the motion. All In Favor- 5 Opposed- 0 January 15, 2014 1 9 attendees addressed the Town Board regarding the Proposed Local Law#1 of 2014. Caroline Rasmussen - Opposed Ted Laux - Opposed Jim Eyster—Opposed Bert Fortner—Opposed Julie Manners —Opposed Paul Simonet, Park Outdoor Opposed Julie Boles Opposed Linda Story—Opposed Dan Konowalow—Opposed 2 residents submitted letters but did not address the Board opposing the Proposed Local Law#1 of 2014 (Sign Law). MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Councilperson Ruth Hopkins moved to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW#1 OF 2014 (SIGN LAW) at 6:35 pm. Councilperson Robert Cree seconded the motion. All In Favor- 5 Opposed- 0 MOTION TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF PROPOSED LOCAL LAW#1 OF 2014 (SIGN LAW) Supervisor Kathy Miller moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF PROPOSED LOCAL LAW#1 OF 2014 (SIGN LAW) at 6:36 pm. Councilperson Robert Cree seconded the motion. All In Favor—5 Opposed- 0 Supervisor Kathy Miller commented that this current review, should the signs sizes be lessened, would still exist. Supervisor Kathy Miller stated there was very little Environmental Impact. No one present wished to address the Board. MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Supervisor Kathy Miller moved to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF PROPOSED LOCAL LAW#1 OF 2014 (SIGN LAW) at 6:37 pm. Councilperson Robert Cree seconded the motion. All In Favor- 5 Opposed- 0 RESOLUTION TO APPOINT A DEPUTY SUPERVISOR DISCUSSION There was no discussion. RESOLUTION 14-1 RESOLUTION TO APPOINT SHARON BOWMAN AS DEPUTY SUPERVISOR FOR THE YEAR 2014 January 15, 2014 2 The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the position of Deputy Supervisor needs to be filled for the year 2014; and WHEREAS,upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby: RESOLVED, that Sharon Bowman is hereby appointed as Deputy Supervisor for a 1-year term, effective January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, at an annual rate of$3,313.00. 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 Robert Cree -Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins - Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne - Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller-Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on January 15, 2014. 2014 TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS: The following Resolutions were duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: RESOLUTION 14-2 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 her 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 her financial report under Town Law Section 29(10), to submit to the Town Clerk, by March 1, 2014 a copy of the report to the State Comptroller required by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law. RESOLUTION 14-3 RESOLVED, that the bonds of Public Officials be approved as to the amounts and company: to wit, Peerless Insurance Company and$20,000.00 for employees, $20,000.00 for Deputy Superintendent, $850,000.00 for the Lansing Receiver of Taxes. RESOLUTION 14-4 RESOLVED, that the Supervisor appoints the Fire Chief and Company Captains of the Town as Fire Wardens. RESOLUTON 14-5 RESOLVED, that Harris Beach LLP be approved as Bond Counsel for the Town, and that they be consulted on an as needed basis. RESOLUTION 14-6 January 15, 2014 3 RESOLVED, that the Tompkins Trust Company, HSBC, Fleet Bank, M&T Bank, Troy Commercial Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Tioga State Bank be designated as the depositories for the Town of Lansing. RESOLUTION 14-7 RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, and Councilperson Robert Cree, are authorized to sign checks drawn on all accounts except the Justice Accounts, Town Clerk's, and the Lansing Receiver of Taxes and that the Town Clerk,be authorized to sign checks on the Town Clerk's checking account and the Lansing Receiver of Taxes checking account and the Supervisor be authorized to sign checks on the Lansing Sewer District account and that Town Justices, be authorized to sign checks on the Town Justice accounts at the Tompkins Trust Company; and it is further. RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, and Deputy Supervisor, and Co-Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, and Administrative Assistant, be authorized to make transfers on all Town accounts and wire transfers that are necessary throughout the year except the Lansing Receiver of Taxes checking account, the Town Clerk's checking account and the Town Justice accounts at the Tompkins Trust Company; and it is further. RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Deputy Supervisor, and Co-Budget Officer and Bookkeeper, and Administrative Assistant, are hereby authorized to use the services provided by the Tompkins Trust Company entitled"Anytime Access and Internet Banking" on all Town accounts except the Town Clerk's checking account, Lansing Receiver of Taxes checking account and Town Justice accounts; and it is further RESOLVED,that the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk are authorized to make inquiries on the Lansing Water and Sewer District accounts and the Court Clerks are authorized to make inquiries on the Town Justice accounts. RESOLUTION 14-8 RESOLVED, that the Robert's Rules of Order(for deliberative assemblies, l lth Edition) are followed, however: (i) requested,voting be in alphabetical order 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 14-9 RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Board will hold a Work Session Meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. The Regular Town Board Meetings will be on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Both meetings to be held at the Town Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing,New York, with additional Special Meetings to be held as needed. RESOLUTION 14-10 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 14-11 RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to purchase equipment, tools and implements not to exceed the amount of$2,500.00 without prior notice or approval. RESOLUTION 14-12 January 15, 2014 4 RESOLVED, that the vouchers for claims for General Fund and Highway Fund 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 the beginning of 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,postage, freight and expense charges,prior to the audit of vouchers conducted pursuant to Town Law §118 (2) RESOLUTION 14-13 RESOLVED, that the Town Board is authorized to attend the Association of Towns meeting in New York City on February 16th— 19th, 2014 and that necessary expenses be a Town charge. RESOLUTION 14-14 WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing will be attending the New York State Association of Towns conference and training session in New York City in February and the Annual Meeting scheduled for February 16th— 19th, 2014; 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 Supervisor Kathy Miller as voting delegate, and Councilperson Ruth Hopkins as its alternate voting delegate. RESOLUTION 14-15 RESOLVED, that Supervisor, Kathy Miller be named Budget Officer and that Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman be named Co-Budget Officer for the year 2014 to serve at the pleasure of the Town Board. RESOLUTION 14-16 RESOLVED, that Debbie S. Crandall be named Lansing Receiver of Taxes and that Darlene Marshall be named Deputy Lansing Receiver of Taxes for a two year term effective January 1, 2014—December 31st 2015. (Town Law §24) RESOLUTION 14-17 RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for Town Officers as compiled in the General Town Budget for 2014 be as follows: Supervisor Kathy Miller $30,306.00 Deputy Supervisor Sharon Bowman $ 3,313.00 Councilperson Doug Dake $ 9,741.00 Councilperson Ruth Hopkins $ 9,741.00 Councilperson Edward LaVigne $ 9,741.00 Councilperson Robert Cree $ 9,741.00 Highway Superintendent Jack French, Jr. $69,360.00 Town Justice John Howell $17,315.00 Town Justice W. David Banfield $17,315.00 Town Clerk Debbie S. Crandall $41,254.00 and it is further January 15, 2014 5 RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to pay the above salaries. RESOLUTION 14-18 RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby establishes the following standard hours per month, as required for determination of retirement benefits for Town Officials: Court Clerk, Senior Court Clerk, 7.3 hrs/day 36.5 hrs/week Cleaner, Secretary to Highway Superintendent, Zoning, Code, Fire Enforcement Officer, Recreation Supervisor, Administrative Assistant Supervisor's Office, Code Enforcement, Planning &Zoning Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk Bookkeeper, Town Clerk 8 hrs/day 40 hrs/week Director Parks Recreation, Highway Superintendent, Motor Equipment Operator, Mechanic Town Justice *based on a 6 hr/day 33 hrs/month Councilperson *based on a 6 hr/day 41.04 hrs/month Supervisor *based on a 6/hr day 80 hrs/month * Part-Time & Seasonal Employees are based on a 6 hour work day as established by the Town Board Resolution dated August 1, 1990. RESOLUTION 14-19 RESOLVED, that the Supervisor 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 monies were provided, all pursuant to the provisions of the Investment Policy of the Town. RESOLUTION 14-20 RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk are authorized to issue Handicapped Parking Permits. RESOLUTION 14-21 RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Journal be designated as the official newspaper for the Town of Lansing. RESOLUTION 14-22 RESOLVED, that the following appointments made by the Supervisor be accepted: 2014 TOWN LIAISON OFFICERS Dan Konowalow--- Liaison Officer to TCAT—Tompkins County Transportation Doug Dake ---Liaison Officer to the Lansing Fire Department Kathy Miller--- Liaison Officer to the Planning Board Guy Krogh_--- Liaison Officer to the Arts Council Ruth Hopkins --- Liaison Officer to the Zoning Board of Appeals Kathy Miller& Robert Cree --- Liaison Officers to Bolton Point Kathy Miller& Ruth Hopkins --Liaison Officers to Local Advisory Board of Assessment Review Kathy Miller--- Liaison Officer to the Local Government Leaders Round Table Discussion Group including Cornell Kathy Miller--- Liaison Officer to the Cayuga Lake Watershed Management Plans Intermunicipal Organization January 15, 2014 6 Robert Cree --- Liaison Officer to the Cayuga Medical Center Kathy Miller---Liaison Officer to TCCOG Ruth Hopkins ---Alternate Liaison Officer to TCCOG Edward LaVigne ---Liaison Officer to Youth Services Steve Colt--- Liaison Representative on the Tompkins County Youth Board Edward LaVigne ---Liaison Officer to Lansing Library RESOLUTION 14-23 RESOLVED,that Supervisor, Kathy Miller be appointed voting member for the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium's Board of Directors, and Bookkeeper/Co-Budget Officer, Sharon Bowman be appointed as alternate,while Councilperson Ruth Hopkins shall serve as delegate to Joint Benefits Committee for the year 2014. RESOLUTION 14-24 RESOLVED,that the Town Board appoints, Jack French, Steve Colt, Sharon Bowman, Debbie Crandall, Kathy Miller, W. David Banfield and Ed LaVigne to the Workplace Violence Threat Assessment Team and direct them to complete the annually required workplace audit by October 1, 2014. RESOLUTION 14-25 RESOLVED,that the Attorney for the Town is Guy K. Krogh, and that he and his partner Lorraine Moynihan Schmitt, Esq, and their firm, Thaler and Thaler be consulted on an as needed basis. RESOLUTION 14-26 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby appoint Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little, Mickelson& Company LLP as the Town Accountant(s) for the year 2014,with the Town to obtain services on an as needed and upon request basis. RESOLUTION 14-27 RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer for the Town of Lansing be David A Herrick, P.E., of T.G. Miller, PC, and he and his firm be consulted on an as needed basis. RESOLUTION 14-28 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby appoint Jonathan Kanter, AICP as an Independent Professional Planning Consultant from January 1, 2014 to March 31, 2014. A flat fee of$6,750.00 will be paid for the three month term. RESOLUTION 14-29 RESOLVED, that Supervisor, Kathy Miller be the officer and member of the Association of Towns of the State of New York and the Deputy Supervisor, to be the alternate. RESOLUTION 14-30 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 January 15, 2014 7 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 14-31 RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby approve the following Town Clerk's 2013 Annual Report, Water and Sewer Collection Report, and Receiver of Taxes Report, as set forth below. TOWN CLERK'S 2013 ANNUAL REPORT RECEIPTS Marriage Transcripts $ 150.00 Marriage Licenses $ 1,360.00 Decals $18,241.00 Games of Chance Licenses $ 25.00 Bingo Licenses $ 562.50 Bingo Proceeds $ 247.86 Dog Licenses $22,320.00 Junk Yard Licenses $ 100.00 Mobile Home Permits $ 550.00 Photocopies $ 155.00 Faxes-Outgoing $ 16.00 Dog Tickets Issued-81 Handicapped Parking Permits Issued/Renewed-174 Notary Signatures-918 TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 43,727.36 DISBURSEMENTS Paid to Supervisor for General Fund $ 23,513.22 Paid to NYS DEC for DECALS $ 17,396.64 Paid to Ag&Markets for Animal Population Control $ 1,700.00 Paid to NYS Health Dept.for Marriage Licenses $ 765.00 Paid to Comptroller for Games of Chance Licenses $ 15.00 Paid to Comptroller for Bingo Licenses $ 337.50 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 43,727.36 2013 TOWN OF LANSING WATER AND SEWER COLLECTION MONTH WATER PENALTY TOTAL January $1,857.40 $147.32 $2,004.72 February $142,984.45 $517.05 $143,501.50 March $12,663.31 $868.75 $13,532.06 April $3,588.58 $317.29 $3,905.87 May $143,376.98 $471.19 $143,848.17 June $8,499.98 $599.73 $9,099.71 July $2,366.20 $167.74 $2,533.94 August $152,066.22 $815.52 $152,881.74 September $15,419.96 $854.96 $16,274.92 October $9,835.17 $1,566.03 $11,401.20 November $153,226.67 $113.11 $153,339.78 December $15,319.16 $646.28 $15,965.44 TOTAL $661,204.08 $7,084.97 $668,289.05 January 15, 2014 8 2013 TOWN OF LANSING CHERRY ROAD SEWER COLLECTION MONTH SEWER PENALTY TOTAL January $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 February $5,562.52 $6.25 $5,568.77 March $562.50 $43.02 $605.52 April $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 May $5,734.39 $19.21 $5,753.60 June $125.00 $6.25 $131.25 July $125.00 $12.63 $137.63 August $5,484.39 $12.64 $5,497.03 September $406.26 $26.56 $432.82 October $250.00 $25.00 $275.00 November $6,087.52 $12.50 $6,100.02 December $250.00 $18.75 $268.75 TOTAL $24,587.58 $182.81 $24,770.39 2013 TOWN OF LANSING WARREN ROAD SEWER COLLECTION MONTH SEWER PENALTY TOTAL January $171.88 $1.56 $173.44 February $4,875.04 $0.00 $4,875.04 March $15.63 $0.00 $15.63 April $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 May $5,015.67 $1.56 $5,017.23 June $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 July $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 August $2,812.54 $0.00 $2,812.54 September $3,234.38 $0.00 $3,234.38 October $321.91 $321.91 November $6,671.92 $1.56 $6,673.48 December $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL $22,797.06 $326.59 $23,123.65 WATER/SEWER PENALTY TOTAL GRAND TOTALS $708,588.72 $7,594.37 $716,183.09 Amount Re-levied on 2014 Town and County Tax Bills: $20,771.18 (Fee charged to re-levy Water$1,888.34&$1885.29 Penalty Included=$3773.63) Grand Total Penalties$11,368.00 2013 TOWN and COUNTY TAX COLLECTION WARRANT $12,598,993.47 ADJUSTMENTS - 3,345.00 ADJUSTED WARRANT 12,595,648.47 SPECIAL FRANCHISE - 334,897.73 TOTAL WARRANT $12,260,750.74 PAID TO SUPERVISOR $ 3,476,901.13 PAID TO COUNTY $ 7,111,920.21 UNPAID INSTALLMENTS $ 398,448.95 UNPAID BILLS $ 751,179.09 BALANCE DUE TO COUNTY $ 522,301.36 TOTAL WARRANT $12,260,750.74 January 15, 2014 9 TOTAL # OF BILLS COLLECTED 4,133 (1ST INSTALLMENT BILLS 342) NEW BILLS 16 UNPAID BILLS TO COUNTY 188 TOTAL # OF BILLS 4,337 PAID TO SUPERVISOR(Penalties, Interest, Late Fees) $ 7,247.85 RESOLUTION 14-32 RESOLVED, that the following year 2014—Agreement to Spend Highway Funds be approved. RESOLUTION 14-33 RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk's Office be the official depositories for all Town Accounts except the Town Justice Accounts. RESOLUTION 14-34 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 Park Superintendent and Recreation Director 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. RESOLUTION 14-35 RESOLVED, that in reference to the Town's Procurement Policy, Department Heads will attend a mandatory training session on purchasing and bidding. The training will focus upon the current requirements of law. RESOLUTION 14-36 RESOLVED, that, in addition to any Enforcement Officers identified in such law or ordinance, the persons filling the following positions be and are hereby confirmed and appointed as Enforcement Officers for the following Local Laws and Ordinances: Local Law #2 of 2004 (Highway Excavation & Construction): The Town Highway Superintendent, or his or her designees; the Deputy Highway Superintendent, or his or her designees; and any Town Code Enforcement Officer. Local Law #5 of 2004 (Unsafe Buildings): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; and any Town Building Inspector. Local Law #7 of 2004 (Business Inventory Storage): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; and any Town Building Inspector. Local Law #1 of 2005 (Stormwater), as amended by Local Law #6 of 2009: Any Town Code Enforcement Officer (who shall also act as ECO thereunder). As amended by Resolution 13-90: Any Highway Superintendent. Local Law #3 of 2006 (Mass Gatherings): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; any Town Building Inspector; any Town Constable (whether an employee or contractor); and the Director of Parks &Recreation. Local Law #4 of 2006 (Lock Boxes), as amended by Local Law #6 of 2009: Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; any Town Building Inspector; any Fire Inspector, January 15, 2014 10 Fire Captain, or Fire Marshall of the Town or any Fire District (or similar geographic district or area) affecting or located within the Town. Local Law #6 of 2006 (Code Enforcement), as amended by Local Law #8 of 2009: Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; and any Town Building Inspector. Local Law #2 of 2007 (Parks Rules and Regulations): The Director of Parks & Recreation, or his or her designees; any Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation, or his or her designees; and any Town Constable (whether an employee or contractor). Local Law #6 of 2007 (Illicit Discharges): Any Code Enforcement Officer (who shall also act as SMO thereunder). Local Law #2 of 2008 (Subdivisions): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; and any Town Building Inspector. Local Law #9 of 2009 (No Smoking on Certain Town Property): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; any Town Building Inspector; and any Town Constable (whether an employee or contractor). Local Law #1 of 2011 (Sewer Law): Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; any Town Building Inspector; and any Town Constable (whether an employee or contractor). Local Law #5 of 2012 (Excavation & Construction in Municipal Roadways & Highway Rights of Way: Any Highway Superintendent. Local Law#3 of 2013 (Bingo & Games of Chance): Any Town Clerk. Town of Lansing Land Use Ordinance, as amended: Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; and any Town Building Inspector. ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS 2-36 RESOLUTION 14-37 WHEREAS,upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED,that the Organizational Resolutions 2-36 are hereby approved as presented, 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 2-36 were duly motioned by Supervisor Kathy Miller, duly seconded by Councilperson Robert Cree, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Robert Cree -Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins - Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne -Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller-Aye Accordingly the foregoing Resolutions were approved, carried, and duly adopted on January 15, 2014. TOMPKINS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE—MIKE SIGLER County Legislature Report: I voted for Mike Lane for Chairman and Jim Dennis for Vice Chair. Both were elected. I'd like to say Leslyn McBean-Clairborn also won for Vice-Chair and I have a deep respect for her. I just felt in this tough budget year,Jim,whose chaired budget for a number of years was a solid choice. We are in the process of being January 15, 2014 11 assigned to committees. I am on the Economic Development,Government Operations,Planning,Energy,& E.Q. and Public Safety Committees and the Broadband Subcommittee. A couple of items I've been working on since elected. I had a lot of questions and concerns about broadband; I put those questions in a letter to the legislature and then met with Chuck Bartosch from Clarity Connect. Broadband was always available in Lansing,but the problem was price. Five years ago,I was paying nearly $100 a month for Hughes Net. I'm happy to report that price has come down significantly and I just bought service for$40 a month with no startup cost,below Clarity Connect's$45 a month and$199 startup cost. However,when Clarity's system is fully in place it will be superior in some respects like uploading and other applications. My main concern was access as both$45 and the startup puts broadband out of reach. At our meeting,Clarity Connect told me they are offering service at a discounted price for those who are on subsidized school lunches. I told him this has not been publicized and was not offered when I inquired about service and I was assured it would be going forward. If you would like broadband,but thought it was out of reach,this may be an option for you. Even if you're children aren't in the subsidized lunch program,I urge you to inquire about the discounted rate as I was told income facts will also be taken into account. (See Attached) After the vote on State Forest,I met with Andy Zepp and set up a public meeting with the DEC. It will be January 24th at 4 pm here at Townhall. Going forward the use agreement with the state will be critical. I've talked with most of you and it looks like the forest will go ahead,but even from the people speaking for the forest,it seems there's confusion as to what a state forest allows and doesn't allow. I also thought it appropriate to put a County resolution forward as well as the county will be losing tax money regardless if this is a State Forest or Wildlife Management Area. I'm told that the county may be able to retain that tax money within any PILOT with the state so that will be my goal.My objection at the time of the vote was not to the forest,but in that fact that a public meeting hadn't even been held on the issue. At last check the school district was against the move,but I imagine it wouldn't be today. I've been in weekly contact with the power plant and there are positive developments,but I don't want to speak out of turn and will let Jerry Goodenough speak on those matters. I know he's keeping you updated. I'm starting to work on a health insurance project. I'd like the healthcare consortium to be able to offer insurance options to members of the chamber of commerce. It will require state legislation which I'm now working on. Lastly, some residents are requesting road name change that I'm now working on. Thank you, Mike Sigler TOMPKINS COUNTY LEGISLATURE 2014 COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS COMMITTEE 2014 Membership BUDGET,CAPITAL and PERSONNEL Dennis(Chair) Shinagawa(Vice Chair) Robison Luz Herrera McBean-Clairborne ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Burbank (Chair) Robertson(Vice Chair) Dennis Chock Sigler FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE Luz Hererra(Chair) McKenna(Vice Chair) Chock Stein Dennis GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS Shinagawa (Chair) Kiefer(Vice Chair) Sigler McKenna Klein HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Stein (Chair) Luz Hererra(Vice Chair) Burbank Shinagawa Klein PLANNING,ENERGY,& E.Q. Chock (Chair) Kiefer(Vice Chair) Burbank Klein January 15, 2014 12 Sigler PUBLIC SAFETY Robison (Chair) Dennis(Vice Chair) Sigler McBean-Clairborne Robertson CHARTER REVIEW Lane (Chair) Kiefer(Vice Chair) Luz Hererra Robertson Stein WORKFORCE DIVERSITY&INCLUSION Subcommittee McBean-Clairborne(Chair) BROADBAND McKenna(Chair) Subcommittee Sigler Klein OLD LIBRARY COMMITTEE Robertson(Chair) (formerly Capital Plan Review) (as needed) Kiefer(Vice Chair) Chock McKenna Lane Councilperson Ruth Hopkins thanked Mike Sigler for setting up a public meeting and indicated he will probably receive helpful information about the management plans. Supervisor Kathy Miller asked Darlene Marshall if she had Clarity Connect. Darlene Marshall indicated that the Clarity Connect seems to be faster than the Verizon connection. However, her neighbor was not able to receive Clarity Connect as the signal was not strong enough. Councilperson Edward LaVigne inquired if the email notifications of the County's highlights would continue as when Pat Pryor was the Representative. Representative Mike Sigler indicated that he does most things through Facebook. Councilperson Edward LaVigne also asked if Mike Sigler could include his email address in his report next time. He also thanked Mike Sigler for reaching out on the State forest. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR-PLEASE SIGN IN TO SPEAK-LIMITED TO 20 MINUTES WITH A MAXIMUM OF 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER 3 people addressed the Board. One resident read a report on behalf of another thanking the Board for the support and vote on the Bell Station property as a potential State forest. One resident indicated they were pleased to see Mike Sigler's interest in Broadband and submitted a handout to Board Members on the Broadband project. The resident indicated that the Broadband Committee was originally started to bring service to the underserved homes or homes with no service in the area. Satellite service was not considered an acceptable form of access for the County's standards. Tom Ellis, Planning Board Chairman indicated that most Stormwater Managers in surrounding areas are controlled in the Planning Department. The circle comes back to the Planning Board very quickly. He indicated that our town is unique as the Stormwater Manager is in the Highway Department. He has no problem with that, but there seems to be a disconnect. He urged the Board to get everyone together to have a plan in place so everyone is aware of the status of projects. Supervisor Kathy Miller called a short recess. HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT January Board Meeting January 15, 2014 13 Highway Department Agenda 1. Night Shift 10:00pm - 6:00am 2. Spend most days and nights plowing and salting roads 3. Jean Foley-DEC-Dredging Salmon Creek 4. New Addition to the Park building 5. Triphammer Terrace culvert- Core of Engineers 6. Water Main Break on Ridge Road Highway Superintendent Jack French indicated they are also moving forward on the Village Circle pump station. PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT REPORT AND LANSING PATHWAYS Parks & Recreation Department Town Board Meeting 1/15/14 RECREATION • Swimming lessons have started on Saturday mornings with over 30 swimmers participating. Our instructors are excellent and our swimmers will have a good experience. • The Ski Program started last Wednesday. The organization of the program at Greek Peak has improved and now if we could just get some consistent weather. We have had 4 good snow events and 4 total melt downs • The Skating Program started on Tuesday after having the first date canceled due to weather and no school. This program has exploded with number. We have 80 students now in this afterschool program. It is an open skate and not instructions and very social. • Our Basketball Programs are all in action. We have Travel Basketball for students in grades 4—6 and an In-House program for students in grades 2 & 3. These programs typically run through the end of February. • The Gymnastics Program session II has started and is sold out with over 45 students participating. We plan to run a 3rd and final session when this session is completed. This program has been very popular the past few years and takes place after school on Friday afternoons. • Our afterschool Karate Program has started and has good participation numbers. • Indoor Soccer session II starts next Friday and will be the final session ending in March. PARKS • The Camping reservation process started on Monday morning. There were people in the parking lot on Sunday afternoon waiting for the Town Hall to open on Monday. Our reservation logistics worked well and in about an hour we had collected over $20,000.00 in camping fees. The process ran VERY smoothly. • Pavilion rentals started on January 6th and we got our usual phone calls that we were projecting. We have already rented over 30 pavilion dates. January 15, 2014 14 • The Myers Park marina boat slip lottery is set for Wednesday February 5t". We are currently accepting reservation applications for the lottery. We have mailed out over 130 applications for 75-77 boat slips. We plan to be full again this summer. • Currently, some of the Highway Department crew is building a very small addition on the Myers Park maintenance building (as weather and their schedule allows). The extra space will be greatly appreciated. CONSIDER RESOLUTION MAKING NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS FROM PROPOSED BONE PLAIN WATER TANK PROJECT DISCUSSION There was no discussion. RESOLUTION 14-38 RESOLUTION MAKING NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS FROM PROPOSED BONE PLAIN WATER TANK PROJECT The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, a large area of the central part of the Town has for over a decade had issues with water pressure and supply, to the point where the Tompkins County Health Department has demanded system upgrades, including areas along and served by lines upon Bean Hill Lane, Forest Acres Drive, Hillcrest Road, Grandview Drive, Placid Terrace, Pheasant Way, Whispering Pines Drive, Arrowood Lane, Village Circle Place, Village Circle North, Village Circle South, Springbrook Circle, Warren Road and Farrell Road, as well as most of the Woodland Park PDA and the Village Solars project currently under development, and such improvements benefit the whole of the CWD; and WHEREAS, the Town Board had previously authorized a study of the area and, after solutions were so presented, the Town Board duly authorized the preparation of a map, plan and report ("MPR") to identify, describe, and create a cost estimate as to a viable and feasible solution for the water supply and pressure problems within the CWD, and the proposed solution includes two main phases: the first being the creation of a new pump station near the existing Village Circle Tank; and the second being the construction of a transmission main extension to a new Bone Plain Road Water Tank. The project includes: (i) 8,300' of 12" pipe, with valves and hydrants, running to Bone Plain Road; (ii) 1,440' of 12" main for a low pressure transmission main to allow switching over the existing parallel 10" distribution main to the new higher pressure zone; (iii) 620' of 12" main to connect, mains on Village Circle North and Springbrook Circle; (iv) the acquisition of 1.5 acres of land along the south side of Bone Plain Road, just past the Town Line, being part of Town of Dryden TPN 30.-1-1-12; and (v) the installation of temporary systems, mains, lines, and pneumatic pumps and storage to keep the CWD functional during construction. Further, private developers, including the aforesaid owners of the Woodland Park PDA and the Village Solars project, are also contributing to and privately paying for some of the needed infrastructure, including: (i) connections to the Warren Road mains; (ii) a piping loop along Hillcrest Road; (iii) new piping to the Bean Hill water tank; and (iv) 1,700' of 8" mains along Village Circle South, together with defraying the costs of some of the temporary and pneumatic systems; and January 15, 2014 15 WHEREAS, the proposed cost of both phases is $2,006,500, which amount is proposed to be financed through the issuance of bond anticipation notes followed by a 20-year serial bond. The overall financing plan will result in no tax increase in the CWD charge of$155, as existing bonds will expire before this project is bonded, but a water surcharge of $0.05 per 1,000 gallons is proposed to cover a portion of CWD O&M expenses and O&M expenses attributable to the new pressure zone infrastructure and (surcharge will increase from $0.57 to $0.62 for the CWD, and from $1.02 to $1.07 for CWD Extensions #1 and #2), such that the minimum quarterly water bill for a single-family residence in 2014 will be $47.00 (or $51.50 for CWD Extensions #1 and #2); and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is thus proposing to repair and improve the facilities of the Consolidated Water District, including Consolidated Water District Extensions #1 and #2, consisting of a new pump station and the construction of a water tank and transmission mains, both together with interconnection to existing CWD infrastructure, all being designed to increase service pressures and service volumes in key areas of the Town, thus enhancing the viability of the whole of the CWD at the same time; and WHEREAS, this action was previously classified as a Type I Action under SEQRA, and interested and involved agencies were duly identified and served with a Notice of Intent ("NOI") declaring the Lansing Town Board as Lead Agency, and more than 30 days has passed since delivery of the NOI and only a few agencies have responded, each with a concurrence as to the Town Board being declared Lead Agency; and WHEREAS, a public hearing upon this project's environmental review and potential adverse environmental impacts was duly held upon January 15, 2014, and all members of the public were duly heard and all evidence, if any, duly taken and considered; and WHEREAS, as set forth more fully in the SEQRA review documents and findings statement, the potential impacts identified were (i) construction and related development occurring in areas where bedrock and surface water is located within 3 feet of the surface, including groundwater impacts, alteration of existing surface flows, and potential impacts upon small wetland areas, a designated CEA, an archeosensitive site, and inventoried potential viewsheds of value; (ii) impacts from project phasing; (iii) potential densification of existing rural and residential areas if future water district extensions are created due to new water mains and increased water volume; and (iv) noise and odor impacts from construction; and WHEREAS, each of the identified impacts were analyzed and duly considered by the Town Board, as Lead Agency, in relation to the question of whether such impacts were so probable of occurring or so significant as to require a positive declaration of environmental impacts, and after weighing the above and all other potential impacts arising from or in connection with this project, and after also considering: (i) the probability of each potential impact occurring; (ii) the duration of each potential impact; (iii) the irreversibility of each potential impact, including permanently lost resources of value; (iv) whether each potential impact can or will be controlled or mitigated by permitting or other processes; (v) the regional consequence of the potential impacts; (vi) the potential for each impact to be or become inconsistent with the Town's master plan and/or Comprehensive Plan and local needs and goals; and (vii) whether any known objections to the Project relate to any of the identified potential impacts, the Town Board found that these factors did not cause any potential impact to be or be likely to become significant. Thus, and after due deliberation upon this matter and a review and analysis of each and all potential environmental impacts, the Town Board as Lead Agency hereby January 15, 2014 16 makes a negative declaration of environmental impact from the adoption of this local law; and WHEREAS, the Lead Agency having made a negative declaration of environmental impact; accordingly, it is hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing be and hereby is again declared to be the Lead Agency; and it is further RESOLVED, after consideration of the above impacts, and other impacts required under 6 NYCRR Part 617, Section 617.7(c), the Lead Agency finds that the proposed action - approving the Bone Plain Water Tank Project - will have no significant negative environmental consequences; and it is further RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that this declaration is made in accord with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law of the State of New York and the New York SEQRA Act, and the Regulations promulgated there under, and accordingly, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, based upon (i) its thorough review of the EAF, and any and all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action and its environmental review, (ii) its thorough review of the potential relevant areas of environmental concern to determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse impact on the environment, including, but not limited to, the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR § 617.7(c), and (iii) its completion of the EAF, including the findings noted therein (which findings are incorporated herein as if set forth at length), hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance ("Negative Declaration") in accordance with SEQRA for the above referenced proposed action, and determines that an Environmental Impact Statement is therefore not required; and it is further RESOLVED, that a Responsible Officer of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is hereby authorized and directed to complete and sign, as required, the determination of significance, confirming the foregoing Negative Declaration, which fully completed and signed EAF and determination of significance shall be incorporated by reference in this Resolution. 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 Robert Cree -Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins -Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne - Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller -Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on January 15, 2014. CONSIDER PUBLIC INTEREST RESOLUTION AND ORDER APPROVING PROPOSED BONE PLAIN WATER TANK PROJECT AS CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PURSUANT TO TOWN LAW § 202-B DISCUSSION Councilperson Ruth Hopkins indicated that this would improve the water pressure. Supervisor Kathy Miller indicated that the resolution notes who will be effected by this. RESOLUTION 14-39 January 15, 2014 17 PUBLIC INTEREST RESOLUTION AND ORDER APPROVING PROPOSED BONE PLAIN WATER TANK PROJECT AS CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PURSUANT TO TOWN LAW § 202-B The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, a large area of the central part of the Town has for over a decade had issues with water pressure and supply, to the point where the Tompkins County Health Department has demanded system upgrades, including areas along and served by lines upon Bean Hill Lane, Forest Acres Drive, Hillcrest Road, Grandview Drive, Placid Terrace, Pheasant Way, Whispering Pines Drive, Arrowood Lane, Village Circle Place, Village Circle North, Village Circle South, Warren Road, Springbrook Circle, and Farrell Road, as well as most of the Woodland Park PDA and the Village Solars project currently under development, and such improvements benefit the whole of the CWD; and WHEREAS, the Town Board had previously authorized a study of the area and, after solutions were so presented, the Town Board duly authorized the preparation of a map, plan and report ("MPR") to identify, describe, and create a cost estimate as to a viable and feasible solution for the water supply and pressure problems within the Town of Lansing Consolidated Water District ("CWD"). The proposed solution includes two main phases: the first being the creation of a new pump station near the existing Village Circle Tank; and the second being the construction of a transmission main extension to a new Bone Plain Road Water Tank. The project includes: (i) 8,300' of 12" pipe, with valves and hydrants, running to Bone Plain Road; (ii) 1,440' of 12"main for a low pressure transmission main to allow switching over the existing parallel 10" distribution main to the new higher pressure zone; (iii) 620' of 12" main to connect, mains on Village Circle North and Springbrook Circle; (iv) the acquisition of 1.5 acres of land along the south side of Bone Plain Road,just past the Town Line, being part of Town of Dryden TPN 30.-1-1-12; and (v) the installation of temporary systems, mains, lines, and pneumatic pumps and storage to keep the CWD functional during construction. Further, private developers, including the aforesaid owners of the Woodland Park PDA and the Village Solars project, are also contributing to and privately paying for some of the needed infrastructure, including: (i) connections to the Warren Road mains; (ii) a piping loop along Hillcrest Road; (iii) new piping to the Bean Hill water tank; and (iv) 1,700' of 8" mains along Village Circle South, together with defraying the costs of some of the temporary and pneumatic systems; and WHEREAS, the proposed cost of both phases is $2,006,500, which amount is proposed to be financed through the issuance of bond anticipation notes followed by a 20-year serial bond. The overall financing plan will result in no tax increase in the CWD charge of$155, as existing bonds will expire before this project is bonded, but a water surcharge of$0.05 per 1,000 gallons is proposed to cover a portion of CWD O&M expenses and O&M expenses attributable to the new pressure zone infrastructure and (surcharge will increase from $0.57 to $0.62 for the CWD, and from $1.02 to $1.07 for CWD Extensions #1 and #2), such that the minimum quarterly water bill for a single-family residence in 2014 will be $47.00 (or$51.50 for CWD Extensions#1 and#2); and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is thus proposing to repair and improve the facilities of the Consolidated Water District, including Consolidated Water District Extensions #1 and #2, consisting of a new pump station and the construction of a water tank and transmission mains, both together with interconnection to existing CWD infrastructure, all being designed to increase service pressures and service volumes in key areas of the Town,thus enhancing the viability of the whole of the CWD at the same time; and WHEREAS, the Engineering Study for this project was previously approved and the project was duly described and defined as follows: (i) the boundaries of the proposed Project are the whole of the CWD, all together with the land survey, metes and bounds, and/or such other descriptions and maps as are on file in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office for each of the tax parcel numbers within the CWD; (ii) the public improvements for such Project to be installed by the Town and CWD include the creation of a new pump station near the existing Village Circle Tank; and the construction of a transmission main extension to a new Bone Plain Road Water Tank, including 8,300' of 12" pipe, with valves and hydrants, January 15, 2014 18 running to Bone Plain Road, 1,440' of 12" main for a low pressure transmission main to allow switching over the existing parallel 10" distribution main to the new higher pressure zone, 620' of 12" main to connect mains on Village Circle North and Springbrook Circle, the acquisition of 1.5 acres of land along the south side of Bone Plain Road, just past the Town Line, being part of Town of Dryden TPN 30.-1-1-12, and the acquisition and installation of temporary pneumatic tanks, storage facilities, mains, lines, and appurtenances as are necessary to maintain a public water supply while the Project is being constructed; (iii) the maximum amount proposed to be expended by the Town of Lansing and the CWD for such Projects was $2,006,500; (iv) the one time estimated cost of connection, including hook-up fees, is estimated at $0.00 as the Developers are paying for any new hook-ups of new facilities, including the payment of SCLIWC connection fees and related hook up expenses, including, but not limited to, an approximate permit connection fee of $250.00, 3/4" meters estimated at $265.00 per meter, estimated 1"-2" service line extensions from the future curb boxes at approximately $35.00 per linear foot, plus the cost of any necessary road boring/jacking expenses; (v) the annual cost to the typical property is estimated to be $343.00 - the typical property is a single family dwelling measured by EDUs, and such cost was thus calculated as $155.00 per EDU for CWD Operation and Maintenance (which is the current rate —this project does not propose any increase in such rates), plus annual water consumption fees of $188.00 per EDU ($47 per quarter, or for CWD Extensions #1 and #2 the sum of$51.50 per quarter, or $206 annually), representing an increase in cost of the water surcharge of $0.05 per 1,000 gallons; and (vi) the Project cost is planned to be financed through the issuance of bond anticipation notes and a 20-year serial bond; and (vi) CWD financing is applicable to this project in the form of 5-years of BANs and a 20-year bond issuance, in the amount not greater than $2,006,500, at a variable interest rate as set forth in Schedule B of the MPR, but which rate starts at 1.10% and caps- out at a projected 4.750%; and WHEREAS, the Map, Plan and Report are and have been on file for public review and inspection at the Office of the Town Clerk and a public hearing was duly noticed and conducted per Town Law § 202-b upon December 18, 2013, at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, and thereat hear all persons interested in the subject hereof were duly heard and all evidence, if any,was duly taken; and WHEREAS, an environmental review and hearing were duly conducted in accordance with SEQRA and a negative declaration was duly issued; and WHEREAS, upon consideration of all of the above and the public interest and needs of the CWD to be so served, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that it is hereby found and determined that it is in the public interest to make the improvements to the CWD, consisting of the Bone Plain Water Tank Project as above- described, including original furnishings, equipment, machinery and apparatus incidental thereto, at a maximum estimated cost of$2,006,500; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer be and hereby is directed to prepare definite plans and specifications, and make a careful estimate of costs and, working with the Town Attorney, prepare contracts, bids, and project requirements for consideration and review by the Town Board; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Town Board may proceed with the acquisition of lands and materials for the project in accord with Town Law § 202-b(1); and it is further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Robert Cree, duly seconded by Councilperson Edward LaVigne, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Robert Cree - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins - Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne - Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller-Aye January 15, 2014 19 Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on January 15, 2014. CONSIDER RESOLUTION MAKING NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS FROM ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW#1 OF 2014 THE PROPOSED TOWN OF LANSING SIGN LAW DISCUSSION Supervisor Kathy Miller stated that the environmental impact will remain the same and will not need to be done again unless major changes are made to the Sign Law. RESOLUTION 14-40 RESOLUTION MAKING NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS FROM ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NUMBER 1 OF 2014 THE PROPOSED TOWN OF LANSING SIGN LAW The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, this action was previously classified as an Unlisted Action and the Town Board issued a Notice of Intent ("NOI") to act as Lead Agency for environmental review, and the matter duly referred for review to the County Planning Department under GML § 239-1, et seq.; and more than 30 days has passed since delivery of the NOI and no agency has replied rejecting the NOI, opposing the designation of the Town Board as Lead Agency, or objected formally or informally based upon any identified any community-wide or negative inter-community impacts or concerns; and WHEREAS, a public hearing upon this project's environmental review and potential adverse environmental impacts was duly held upon January 15, 2014, and all members of the public were duly heard and all evidence, if any, duly taken and considered; and WHEREAS, as set forth more fully in the SEQRA review documents there were no impacts identified that were capable of producing any significant negative environmental impact as this is a regulatory scheme for signage, and not a traditional land use law or project; and WHEREAS, each of the identified impacts were analyzed and duly considered by the Town Board, as Lead Agency, in relation to the question of whether such impacts were so probable of occurring or so significant as to require a positive declaration of environmental impacts, and after weighing the above and all other potential impacts arising from or in connection with this project, and after also considering: (i) the probability of each potential impact occurring; (ii) the duration of each potential impact; (iii) the irreversibility of each potential impact, including permanently lost resources of value; (iv) whether each potential impact can or will be controlled or mitigated by permitting or other processes; (v) the regional consequence of the potential impacts; (vi) the potential for each impact to be or become inconsistent with the Town's Master Plan and/or Comprehensive Plan and local needs and goals; and (vii) whether any known objections to the Project relate to any of the identified potential impacts, the Town Board found that these factors did not cause any potential impact to be or be likely to become significant. Thus, and after due deliberation upon this matter and a review and analysis of each and all potential environmental impacts, the Town Board as Lead Agency hereby makes a negative declaration of environmental impact from the adoption of this local law; and WHEREAS, the Lead Agency having made a negative declaration of environmental impact; accordingly, it is hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing be and hereby is again declared to be the Lead Agency; and it is further RESOLVED, after consideration of the above impacts, and other impacts required under 6 NYCRR Part 617, Section 617.7(c), the Lead Agency finds that the proposed action — January 15, 2014 20 adopting Local Law #1 of 2014 - will have no significant negative environmental consequences; and it is further RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that this declaration is made in accord with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law of the State of New York and the New York SEQRA Act, and the Regulations promulgated there under, and accordingly, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, based upon (i) its thorough review of the EAF, and any and all other documents prepared and submitted with respect to this proposed action and its environmental review, (ii) its thorough review of the potential relevant areas of environmental concern to determine if the proposed action may have a significant adverse impact on the environment, including, but not limited to, the criteria identified in 6 NYCRR § 617.7(c), and (iii) its completion of the EAF, including the findings noted therein (if any, and which findings are incorporated herein as if set forth at length), hereby makes a negative determination of environmental significance ("Negative Declaration") in accordance with SEQRA for the above referenced proposed action, and determines that an Environmental Impact Statement is therefore not required; and it is further RESOLVED, that a Responsible Officer of the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is hereby authorized and directed to complete and sign, as required, the determination of significance, confirming the foregoing Negative Declaration, which fully completed and signed EAF and determination of significance shall be incorporated by reference in this Resolution. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, duly seconded by Councilperson Robert Cree, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Robert Cree -Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins - Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne - Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller-Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on January 15, 2014. CONSIDER RESOLUTION ADOPTING PROPOSED LOCAL LAW#1 OF 2014 THE TOWN OF LANSING SIGN LOCAL LAW TABLED This Resolution was tabled for further discussion at the work session meeting. DISCUSSION Councilperson Edward LaVigne indicated that they should take the information received tonight and take a step back and do due diligence. He thanked everyone for being polite while people voiced their opinions. Councilperson Doug Dake asked if another Public Hearing would be needed. Town Attorney Guy Krogh indicated if the changes are substantial then Municipal Home Rule Law will require another Public Hearing. If the change is significant enough then it may require a look at the Environmental Impacts. You may also need a supplemental SEQRA review but you wouldn't need another Public Hearing under SEQRA. If the changes are material, if the regulatory speed changes, if there are across the board changes, it is a judgment call. His recommendation is if it is close then have another Public Hearing. Councilperson Edward LaVigne recommended that if anyone has any other concerns that they need to contact board members now so they can be addressed. Supervisor Kathy Miller indicated that currently there is no Sign Law and no Moratorium which means someone could put up a 100 square foot sign somewhere. This needs to be moved along as protection and realize that it can be amended. January 15, 2014 21 2013 TOWN HISTORIAN REPORT: Copies were available for the public and the report also appears on the Town's Webpage. Louise Bement 49 Myers Road Lansing,NY 14882 2013 Town Historian's Report This year I decided to look at all my emails that had to do with my job as historian.I was going to remark on them but when I discovered just how many there were I decided that I had better just tell you how many there were. There were 30 of them. Some of the more interesting ones were: Zig Olds from Lansing Michigan wanted some historical antidotes from Lansing,NY to put in his April Fool's newsletter.I was the only one from the many United States' Lansing communities to respond. Iry Troutman wanted information on the fossils at Portland Point. Life Scout James Stoyell was amazed at the information I had to share with him about the Strong Cemetery on Lansingville Road. John Anderson needed to know the approximate age of the old Newman house on Peruville Road.He was surprised that I dated it about 1820. Tom Herson and Ruth Hopkins were so pleased to be introduced to each other regarding the old mill on Ruth's property.Tom has the original key that opened the door to the mill. In other matters,I edited the four Lansing Historical Newsletters,which is a big job but very interesting and rewarding.I presided at the five Historical Association board meetings and helped Ann Nedrow run the History Tent at the Lions'Fourth of July Bar-B-Q. I was interviewed by Michael McGandy for an article in the Ithaca Times newspaper. I helped Gerry Monahan with historical information for the East Shore Festival of the Arts handbook,and also spent four hours at the Field Schoolhouse the night of the festival. I worked with the Pathways committee on the Short Line Railroad spur and also worked with Life Scout Dave Miller on the same project.I then was honored to attend his Eagle Scout Ceremony. I took some people from Batavia on a tour of Ludlowville and Myers. In May I presented a slide show of Lansing history for the Pathways Committee. I held a program for a Cub Scout meeting at the Field Schoolhouse. I enjoyed meeting with Candace Cornell who was documenting the Ospreys at Salt Point.I helped her with the history of the International Salt Company.It always amazes me that people don't know that history because the salt company was active there until 1964. I attended the Re-Power Cayuga meeting and wrote and called Albany in support of the re-powering. I met with Chris Williams about the history of Milliken Station and worked with James Dennis about the Bell Station property which I hope will be made into a state forest or state park. I gave a short talk about the history of Salmon Creek from the glacial age to the present for the Community Science Institute(CSI). I attended the 30 year celebration of Woodsedge. That was a nice party and I always enjoy talking to our older citizens,many of whom are my dear friends. I met with four members of the education committee at The History Center in Tompkins County. They are the people who run the Eight Square Schoolhouse program which our Lansing students enjoy.They were interested in seeing our one-room schoolhouse and also the North Cabin.I then took them on a short tour of Salt Point and Syrian Hill. My Learning Web apprentice and I held our last meeting at the Archives in June.I no longer meet with her, but we both enjoyed our teacher/student relationship. I have been Lansing Town Historian since January 1981 and hope to continue in this job for many years to come. REVIEW PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FEES: Councilperson Robert Cree noted that the fees were acceptable and the other Board Members concurred. January 15, 2014 22 *2014 Fee Scale Subject to Change 2014 MYERS PARK MARINA BOAT SLIP FEE SCHEDULE RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT BOAT If pd in installments If pd in installments LENGTH If paid in full by 1st payment=Feb.5,2014 If pd in full by 1st payment=Feb.5,2014 PER/FT Feb.5,2014 2.1 payment=March 14,2014 Feb.5,2014 2..1 payment=March 14,2014 Min. 19' $608.00 1st=$309.00 $798.00 1st=$404.00 2nd=$309.00 2nd=$404.00 20' $640.00 1st=$325.00 $840.00 1st=$425.00 2nd=$325.00 2nd=$425.00 21' $672.00 1st=$341.00 $882.00 1st=$446.00 2nd=$341.00 2nd=$446.00 22' $704.00 1st=$357.00 $924.00 1st=$467.00 2nd=$357.00 2nd=$467.00 23' $736.00 1st=$373.00 $966.00 1st=$488.00 2nd=$373.00 2nd=$488.00 24' $768.00 1st=$389.00 $1,008.00 1st=$509.00 2nd=$389.00 2nd=$509.00 25' $800.00 1st=$405.00 $1,050.00 1st=$530.00 2nd=$405.00 2nd=$530.00 26' $832.00 1st=$421.00 $1,092.00 1st=$551.00 2nd=$421.00 2nd=$551.00 27' $864.00 1st=$437.00 $1,134.00 1st=$572.00 2nd=$437.00 2nd=$572.00 28' $896.00 1st=$453.00 $1,176.00 1st=$593.00 2nd=$453.00 2nd=$593.00 29' $928.00 1st=$469.00 $1,218.00 1st=$614.00 2nd=$469.00 2nd=$614.00 30' $960.00 1st=$485.00 $1,260.00 1st=$635.00 2nd=$485.00 2nd=$635.00 BOAT SLIPS WITH ELECTRIC ADD $200.00 2014 PAVILION INFORMATION PAVILION SIZE CAPACITY FEE_ A 40'x 30' 150 $45.00 B 50'x 30' 200 $65.00 C 40'x 30' 150 $45.00 D 48'x 36' 200 $65.00 E 36'x 28' 100 $45.00 F 36'x 28' 100 $45.00 G 36'x 28' 100 $45.00 Ballfield 150 $45.00_ 2014 PARK AND MARINA FEE SCHEDULE January 15, 2014 23 RESIDENTS NON-RESIDENTS PARK ADMISSION(per car) $ FREE $3.00 Admission will be charged Thursday-Sunday&Holidays With Myers Park resident sticker. LAUNCHING -per launch 3.00 5.00 -season permit 30.00 50.00 -Sr. Citizen season permit 20.00 40.00 DRY DOCK -seasonal 225.00 325.00 TRANSIENT DOCKING $1 per Hour Must dock in designated area only! CAMPING(per night) 25.00 25.00 Water&Electric included on every site. (Senior Citizen age to 62—there is NO senior citizen discount for admission,dry dock or camping) Extra Season Launch sticker—Customers with multiple boats may purchase an extra season launch sticker for an additional$5.00. Registration for the additional boat must be shown at the time of purchase along with the additional trailer license plate number. REVIEW CODE OFFICE SUBDIVISION AND BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULES Councilperson Robert Cree acknowledged that the following fees were acceptable and the other Board Members concurred. Town Of Lansing Fee Schedule SUBDIVISION FEES Exempt Subdivision& Boundary Change -$100.00 *Minor: Initial Application—$100.00} $100.00 for each new lot created. (Applicant/Developer is responsible for all Legal & Engineering fees). 3 Lots or more Initial—$100.00} $100.00 for each new lot created $'s to be submitted after Prelim. &before Final. (Applicant/ developer is responsible for all Legal& Engineering fees). *Major: Initial Application—$100.00 After classification to Major—$250.00 After Preliminary and before Final—$100.00 for each new lot created. (Legal &Engineering fees to be paid by the Developer). *Planned Unit Development (PDA) — Initial fee $300.00 plus ($100.00) for each accepted unit (prior to Final approval. Applicant / Developer is responsible for all Legal & Engineering fees). *Site Plan Review—$100.00 (Legal &Engineering fees to be paid by the Developer) Notification for each Public Hearing Fee (Responsibility of Applicant for Subdivisions, PDA'S, ZBA, Site Plans and Special Permits) $75.00 minimum Sign Permit—$40.00 ZBA Hearing—$100.00 Special Permit—$100.00 Flood Zone Certification—$25.00 Title Search—$25.00 Firework Display Permit - $100.00 Inspections made before or after Office Hours—$55.00 (1 hour minimum) Junk Yard Renewal & License—$100.00 Mobile Home Park—License & Renewal—5 lots or less: $50.00; more than 5 lots: $100.00 Cell Tower Permits—Building Permit+ $25,000 Bond Fly Ash—As agreed upon with AES. Building Permits— See sheet below(requires an annual renewal fee) January 15, 2014 24 Fire Inspections of Assemblies, Multi Residence & Businesses — $25.00; Multi. Res. 5 Units and over—$50.00 Tax Exempt no charge *Application Fee: Stormwater& Erosion Control Local Law 06-09 — $250.00 Outdoor Business Inventory Storage—$100.00 Copies of the Land Use Ordinance, Directory, Subdivision Rules & Regulations, Comprehensive Plan—$20.00 * Legal and Engineering Fees to be paid thru a Developer's agreement. Building Permit Fees (Effective March 21,2013) Residential: $0.30 cents a square foot for—One & two Family Residence, Modular Homes, Mobile Homes on Private Lots, Multiple Housing & Additions, finished off basements. Fees for Mobile Homes on Rental Lots will have a charge of$150.00 * Note that basements are not included in Square footage Total if the basement is unfinished . $0.15 per Square Foot for: Garages, Storage Building, Workshops & Pole Barns. * Note any New Residence with an attached Garage will pay .30 Sq. Ft & .10 Sq Ft. Remodeling: $3.00 per Thousand-when the Square Foot Rule does not apply. ($75.00 minimum) Commercial: $5.00 per Thousand—according to Estimated Cost of Construction. Pools: $50.00—For storable/portable pools $50.00—For all above Ground Pools. $75.00—For all In-Ground Pools. In & Above Ground Pool Permits will only be 180 day Permits, storable/ portable pools will only be 90 day permits. All swimming pools shall be completed within 12 months, complete means a Certificate of Compliance has been issued. Prefab Sheds: $40.00- For any Pre Assembled Shed. 101 Sq. Ft.-199 Sq. Ft. & less than 12' in height. $0.15 per Square Foot for any Pre Assembled Shed 200 Sq. Ft & OVER with a minimum fee of$75.00. Minor Alteration: $40.00- For any Alteration under $1000.00. Sign Permits : $40.00 Solid fuel burning appliances-wood ,pellet ,coal stoves.-_$25.00 *Note: Except for the Projects noted here, there will be a minimum Building Permit Fee of$75.00 *Note: Except for Pool Permits, any Building Permit that is not complete within one year will require a Renewal Fee of 50% of the original cost of the Building Permit per year until the Project is complete or a $75.00 Minimum: *Exception-Any permit over $300.00 will be charged a flat fee of$150.00 for the first renewal, subsequent permit renewals to remain at 50% of the original fee paid. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE AND STATUS REPORT Councilperson Robert Cree indicated that the slide presentation at the last meeting was very informative. TOWN OF LANSING MEMORANDUM January 15, 2014 25 TO: Town Board FROM: Jonathan Kanter, AICP, Town Planning Consultant RE: Status Report on Comprehensive Plan Update Committee Work Plan DATE: January 9, 2014 Attached is a status report regarding the work plan of the Comprehensive Plan Update Committee. The Committee has accomplished a great deal in the past year and is making good progress towards completing the Plan Update, hopefully by the end of 2014. Key elements completed so far include: a thorough review of the 2006 Comprehensive Plan; identification of key issues, opportunities and threats to the Town through a "SWOT" analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats); drafting of a Vision Statement for the Town; completion of a residents' survey, including analysis of the survey results and preparation of a presentation of the survey results; and collection and analysis of key data for the Town, including a demographic update based on the 2010 Census, an analysis of residential building permits issued over the past 12 years, and an analysis of large businesses located in the Town. The Committee is currently in the process of reviewing and revising/updating the goal and objective sections from the 2006 Plan, and has completed drafts of sections on Land Use and Development, Hamlets and Town Center, and Parks, Recreation and Trails. Revised goal statements are being drafted for these and the other sections of the Plan, and will be accompanied by clear and realistic strategies and recommendations to accomplish the goals of the Plan. The Committee is also in the process of scheduling a Public Information Meeting, tentatively for Wednesday, March 12th, to obtain further input into the Plan update process. The Committee has accomplished much over the past year,but it is clear that there is still much work to be done, as outlined in the work plan and status report. The Committee has good momentum and is excited about and committed to completing the work on the Comprehensive Plan update. The Committee is optimistic that the Town Board will continue to provide the support and resources necessary to complete the work on the Plan update. cc: Comprehensive Plan Update Committee Attachment Town of Lansing Comprehensive Plan Update Work Plan Elements and Status—Revised 1/8/14 Description Status Town Board appoint&organize Special Committee Board appointed Comm. 9/12 Review current(2006)Comp Plan Completed Identify priorities for Update Completed (Preliminary Basis) Define key issues,opportunities,threats Completed issues and SWOT anal. Draft vision statement Drafted in Dec. 2012 Public outreach, public participation: • Conduct residents'survey, including analysis of results Completed (Dec.2013) • Public info meetings(when, how many) TBD • Focus group meetings(optional) TBD • Neighborhood meetings(when, how many) TBD • Public hearings(1 by Committee, 1 by Town Board) TBD • Develop website w/Comp Plan materials Up and running(ongoing) Review goals&objectives in 2006 Plan, develop new G&0 In process(Begun 4/13) Collect data, information (Need to discuss what level of detail) Analyze data, info(trends) Demographic Update Compl. 10/13 Bldg. Permit Analysis Compl. 10/13 Business Analysis Compl. 10/13 Prepare or obtain maps TBD January 15, 2014 26 Coordinate w/neighboring municipalities,other agencies TBD(joint mtg.w/V. Lansing 4/29) Write draft Plan Update chapters TBD(see Table of Contents) Prepare a "future land use plan" map(showing desired growth patterns)TBD Develop specific recommendations,strategies TBD Prepare implementation plan (timeframes, priorities, responsibilities) TBD Prepare Draft Plan Report, make available for public review TBD Hold public info meeting on Draft Plan TBD Prepare Full EAF(Parts I, II,and III)for SEQR review TBD Hold formal public hearing on Draft Plan &SEQR review TBD Revise/finalize Draft Plan Report,forward to Town Board recom. TBD adoption of Plan Prepare Executive Summary of Plan TBD Town Board holds public hearing on Plan &SEQR TBD Town Board adopts Final Plan TBD Notes: TBD=To be determined EAF=Environmental Assessment Form SEQR=State Environmental Quality Review Act SETTING ENUMERATION FEE FOR 2014 TOWN OF LANSING DOG ENUMERATION DISCUSSION Supervisor Kathy Miller asked how often the Dog Enumeration was conducted. Councilperson Ruth Hopkins asked how many dogs were found during the last enumeration. Darlene Marshall indicated the Dog Enumeration is conducted every five years and approximately 500 dogs were found during the last enumeration. RESOLUTION 14-41 RESOLUTION SETTING ENUMERATION FEE FOR THE 2014 TOWN OF LANSING DOG ENUMERATION The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, on June 22, 2010, Governor Paterson signed a measure into law as part of the 2010-2011 State Budget that moved the dog licensing function required by Article 7 of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Law to the local level, and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Town of Lansing Local Law#2 of 2010, Licensing, Identification and Control of Dogs, Section 7a states that the Town Board by resolution may amend the fee schedule, and WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Dog Enumerator, Richard Leonard will assist the Town Clerk's Office by conducting a 2014 Dog Enumeration for Town and Village resident's who harbor a dog, and WHEREAS, the Town Clerk recommends the 2014 Enumeration Fee be $10.00 per dog to offset the costs associated with the enumeration. Excess revenue derived from such fee shall be used only for controlling dogs and enforcing Local Law#2 of 2010, and WHEREAS, upon review and discussion of the matter the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby set the Enumeration of$10.00 per dog for the 2014 Town of Lansing Dog Enumeration including Village Residents, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this fee shall become effective March 1, 2014 as all residents will be given prior notice of the enumeration to avoid the additional fee. The Town Clerk will advertise on the Town of Lansing Clerk's Website, Freeville Shopper, and the Lansing Star. January 15, 2014 27 The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Supervisor Kathy Miller, duly seconded by Councilperson Robert Cree, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Robert Cree -Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins - Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne - Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller- Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on January 15, 2014. REAPPOINT JOYCE RENDANO TO LHA DISCUSSION There was no discussion. RESOLUTION 14-42 RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JOYCE RENDANO TO LANSING HOUSING AUTHORITY The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Lansing Town Board. WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing currently has a vacancy upon the Board of the Lansing Housing Authority ("LHA"), which vacancies are filled by Resolution of this Board; and WHEREAS, after a search for eligible and qualified candidates, Joyce Rendano, a current member of the LHA Board, is deemed duly qualified and has agreed to the re-appointment; and WHEREAS, after review and discussion of the foregoing, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that Joyce Rendano be and hereby is appointed to the Lansing Housing Authority for a 5-year term, with such term effective January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018; The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was motioned by Councilperson Edward LaVigne, duly seconded by Supervisor Kathy Miller, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Robert Cree - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins - Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne - Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller-Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on January 15, 2014. APPOINTMENTS TO THE ZBA DISCUSSION There was no discussion. RESOLUTION 14-43 RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING JUDY DRAKE TO THE TOWN OF LANSING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS January 15, 2014 28 The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Lansing Town Board. WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals, ZBA has requested that Judy Drake be re- appointed to a 5 year term on the Town of Lansing ZBA; and WHEREAS, Judy Drake is duly qualified to be and remain on the ZBA by virtue of having mandatory NYS training requirements; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has RESOLVED, that Judy Drake is hereby re-appointed to a 5-year term on the ZBA, commencing January 1, 2014 and expiring December 31, 2018. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, duly seconded by Councilperson Doug Dake, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Robert Cree - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins - Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne - Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller- Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on January 15, 2014. RESOLUTION 14-44 RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING DONNA SCOTT TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AS AN ALTERNATE The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals, has requested that Donna Scott be re-appointed as an Alternate Member of the ZBA, and WHEREAS, Donna Scott is qualified to be and remain on the ZBA by virtue of having mandatory NYS training requirements; and WHEREAS,upon consideration and deliberation upon the same, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that Donna Scott is hereby re-appointed as an Alternate Member of the ZBA effective January 1, 2014, with such appointment to expire December 31, 2014 to serve at the pleasure of this Board. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, duly seconded by Councilperson Robert Cree, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Robert Cree -Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins - Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne -Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller-Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on January 15, 2014. MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilperson Ruth Hopkins requested that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss the positions and potential candidates for the Planning Board. January 15, 2014 29 Supervisor Kathy Miller moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL CANDIDATES FOR THE PLANNING BOARD AT 7:57 PM. Councilperson Robert Cree seconded the motion. All In Favor- 5 Opposed- 0 MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION Supervisor Kathy Miller moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:15 PM. Councilperson Robert Cree seconded the motion. All In Favor- 5 Opposed- 0 APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION There was no further discussion RESOLUTION 14-45 RESOLUTION RE-APPOINTING RICHARD PRYBYL TO THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Lansing Town Board. WHEREAS, the Planning Board has requested that Richard Prybyl be re-appointed to a 7 year term on the Town of Lansing Planning Board; and WHEREAS, Richard Prybyl is duly qualified to be and remain on the Planning Board by virtue of having mandatory NYS training requirements; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has RESOLVED, that Richard Prybyl is hereby re-appointed to a 7-year term on the Planning Board, commencing January 1, 2014 and expiring December 31, 2020. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Doug Dake, duly seconded by Councilperson Edward LaVigne, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Robert Cree - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins - Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne - Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller-Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on January 15, 2014. DISCUSSION Supervisor Kathy Miller asked if there could be two alternate members to the Planning Board. Attorney Guy Krogh indicated there could be two alternates. RESOLUTION 14-46 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MICHAEL RICHARDSON AND DEBORAH TRUMBULL TO THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNNING BOARD AS ALTERNATE MEMBERS January 15, 2014 30 The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Planning Board has recommended that Michael Richardson and Deborah Trumbull be appointed as Alternate Members to the Planning Board, and WHEREAS, the appointment requires Michael Richardson and Deborah Trumbull to complete the mandatory NYS training requirements; and WHEREAS, upon consideration and deliberation upon the same, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has RESOLVED, that Michael Richardson and Deborah Trumbull are hereby appointed as Alternate Members of the Planning Board for a term of one year. Said term to become effective January 1, 2014 and expiring December 31, 2014 to serve at the pleasure of this Board. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Edward LaVigne, duly seconded by Supervisor Kathy Miller, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Robert Cree - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins - Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne - Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller-Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on January 15, 2014. DISCUSSION Tom Ellis, Planning Board Chairman asked if the formal resignation had been received from Dave Hatfield as he had only had a verbal resignation. Supervisor Kathy Miller indicated that she was told it had been received. Attorney Guy Krogh recommended the Resolution be contingent upon the formalization of the resignation. RESOLUTION 14-47 RESOLUTION APPOINTING RAYMOND FARKAS TO THE TOWN OF LANSING PLANNING BOARD The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Lansing Town Board: WHEREAS, there is a vacancy on the Planning Board due to the resignation of David Hatfield; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has requested that Raymond Farkas be appointed to fulfill the remaining term of David Hatfield as a Regular Planning Board Member; and WHEREAS, Raymond Farkas has served as an Alternate Member of the Planning Board and is duly qualified by virtue of having completed mandatory NYS training requirements; and WHEREAS,upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has RESOLVED, that Raymond Farkas is hereby appointed as a member of the Planning Board, upon the receipt of the written resignation of David Hatfield and effective January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by January 15, 2014 31 Supervisor Kathy Miller, duly seconded by Councilperson Robert Cree, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Robert Cree - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins - Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne—Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller- Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on January 15, 2014. APPROVE AUDIT AND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS RESOLUTION 14-48 Councilperson Robert Cree moved that the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following bills and to make the following budget modifications. CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 013 DATED 12/31/13 AUDITED VOUCHER #'s 1345 - 1393 PREPAY VOUCHER #'s 1245 - 1245 AUDITEDT & AVOUCHER #'s 112 - 116 PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #'s 112 - 112 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 12,593.18 HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 164,071.02 LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 502.50 LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 245.54 TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 2,615.45 LANSING SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1, SS3) $ 0.00 DEBT SERVICE (V) $ 0.00 CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 014 DATED 1/15/13 AUDITED VOUCHER #'s 1394 - 1396 PREPAY VOUCHER #'s 0000 - 0000 AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #'s 1 — 2 PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #'s 000 - 000 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 7,659.34 January 15, 2014 32 HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 2,031.41 LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 0.00 LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 12,145.41 TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 0.00 LANSING SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1, SS3) $ 0.00 DEBT SERVICE (V) $ 0.00 CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 001 DATED 1/15/14 AUDITED VOUCHER #'s 1 - 39 PREPAY VOUCHER #'s 0000 - 0000 AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #'s 1 - 2 PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #'s 000 - 000 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 165,630.65 HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 197,113.13 LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 982.76 LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 14,353.49 TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 34,454.77 LANSING SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1, SS3) $ 140.51 DEBT SERVICE (V) $ 0.00 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS GENERAL A FUND December 31, 2013 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT A1220.400 A1110.120 FROM SUP-CONTRACTUAL TO COURT CLERK-PERSONAL 943.52 ADDITIONAL JURY TRIALS A1990.400 A1110.130 FROM CONTINGENCY TO SR COURT CLERK-PERS SVCS 44.28 UNANTICIPATED SERVICES A1990.400 A1110.400 FROM CONTINGENCY TO JUSTICE-CONTRACTUAL 902.64 ADDITIONAL JURY TRIALS A1990.400 A1410.120 FROM CONTINGENCY TO TOWN CLERK- RCVR OF TAXES 136.00 UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES FROM BUS & IND PARK TO TOWN CLERK-DEPUTY PER A1440.408 A1410.130 SVC 1,789.70 UNANTICIPATED SERVICES January 15, 2014 33 A1990.400 A1410.400 FROM CONTINGENCY TO TOWN CLERK-CONTRACTUAL 187.33 UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES A1910.400 A1420.400 FROM UNALLOCATED INS TO ATTORNEY- CONTRACT 4,167.44 FROM PLAYGRD/REC FIELDS-PER SVC TO ATTORNEY- A7140.100 A1420.400 CONTR 926.97 UNATICIPATED EXPENSE A1990.400 A1430.400 FROM CONTINGENCY TO PERSONNEL-LONGEVITY 90.00 UNANTICIPATED EXPENSE FROM ADULT REC-CONTRACTUAL TO ENGINEER- SEWER A7620.400 A1440.401 P&M 384.52 UNANTICIPATED ENGINEERING A7620.400 A1440.402 FROM ADULT REC-CONTRACTUAL TO STORMWATER P&M 540.00 UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES SEE SEE BELOW BELOW FROM SEE BELOW TO MISC SEWER OVERSIGHT 31399.64 A1010.400 A1440.403 FROM TB-CONTR TO MISC SEWER OVERSIGHT 4,680.03 A1440.400 A1440.403 FROM ENGINEER-CONTRA TO MISC SEWER OVERSIGHT 5,394.17 A1440.401 A1440.403 FROM ENGINEESEWER P&M TO MISC SEWER OVERSIGHT 87.00 A1440.407 A1440.403 FROM ENGINEER-SURV TO MISC SEWER OVERSIGHT 1,000.00 A1670.400 A1440.403 FR CENT PRINT&MAILING-CON TO MISC SEWER OVERSIGHT 4,205.35 A1910.400 A1440.403 FR UNALLOCATED INSURANCE TO MISC SEWER OVERSIGHT 4,168.44 A5132.406 A1440.403 FROM GARAGE-GAS TO MISC SEWER OVERSIGHT 3,780.85 A7110.405 A1440.403 FROM PARKS-REPAIRS TO MISC SEWER OVERSIGHT 4,415.20 A7620.400 A1440.403 FR ADULT REC-CONTR TO MISC SEWER OVERSIGHT 3,663.60 UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES A1990.400 A1610.400 FROM CONTINGENCY TO TECHNOLOGY 262.50 UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES A1220.130 A1620.100 FROM ADMIN ASSIST-PERS SVCS TO BUILDINGS-PERS SVCS 60.60 UNANTICIPATED SERVICES A1440.406 A1620.400 FROM ENGINEER-MISC TO BUILDING CONTRACTUAL 1,278.44 UNANTICPATED EXPENSES FROM GARAGE-SUP & MAIN TO COMM CENTER- A5132.410 A1630.400 CONTRACTUAL 49.57 UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES A5132.410 A1640.403 FROM GARAGE-SUP & MAIN TO TB RD STOR-ELECTRIC 67.40 UNANTICIPAED EXPENSES BUDGET MODIFICATIONS CONTINUED GENERAL A FUND December 31, 2013 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT A5132.410 A1640.406 FROM GARAGE-SUP & MAIN TO TB RD STOR-GAS 327.99 UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES FR TRAF CONTROL-CON TO POLICE-PERSONAL SVCS A3310.400 A3120.110 COURT 2,041.25 ADDITIONAL JURY TRIALS AND UNANTICIPATED BOARD MTG A5132.410 A5010.120 FROM GARAGE-SUP & MAIN TO SUPER OF HWY-CLERK 144.84 UNANTICIPATED SERVICES A5132.410 A5132.403 FROM GARAGE-SUP & MAIN TO GARAGE-ELECTRIC 1,112.23 UNANTICPATED EXPENSES A5132.410 A5182.403 FROM GARAGE-SUP & MAIN TO ST LIGHTING-CONTR 308.92 UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES January 15, 2014 34 A5132.410 A7020.120 FROM GARAGE-SUP & MAIN TO PARKS& REC ADMIN-PERS 46.51 A5132.410 A7310.400 FROM GARAGE-SUP & MAIN TO YOUTH PRGM-CONTR 76.50 UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES A7110.130 A7320.110 FR PARKS-PERS SVC-HWY LAB TO YTH SVC-PERSONAL SVCS 2,786.06 FR PLYGRD/REC FIELDS-CON TO OTHER PERFORM ARTS- A7140.400 A7560.400 CON 261.08 UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES FR PLYGRD/REC FIELDS-CON TO OTHER PERF ARTS- A7140.400 A7560.401 ESFOTA 358.51 UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES A7140.400 A7620.100 FR PLYGRD/REC FIELDS-CON TO ADULT REC-PERSON SVCS 480.00 A7140.400 A8750.401 FR PLYGRD/REC FIELDS-CON TO AG PROT GRANT-CONTR 672.00 EXPENSES RELATED TO THE FARMLAND PROTECTION GRANT PENDING REIMBURSEMENT BUDGET MODIFICATIONS GENERAL B FUND December 31, 2013 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT B599 B3620.120 FROM FUND BALANCE TO ZONING, CODE,FIRE,ENF OFFIC 4,678.00 UNANTICIPATED SERVICES B599 B8010.403 FROM FUND BALANCE TO ENGINEERING 392.91 UNANTICIPATED SERVICES B599 B8020.110 FROM FUND BALANCE TO PLANN BOARD-PERS SVCS CLERK 4,899.00 UNANTICIPATED SERVICES B8020.400 B8010.402 FROM PLAN BD-CONTR TO ZONING - LEGAL SVCS 840.00 B599 B8020.402 FROM FUND BALANCE TO PLAN BD - LEGAL SVCS 87.50 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS HIGHWAY DA FUND December 31, 2013 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT DA599 DA5130.200 FROM FUND BALANCE TO MACHINERY-EQUIP 15,237.00 UNANTICIPATED EQUIPMENT PURCHASE DA599 DA5130.400 FROM FUND BALANCE TO MACHINERY-CONTR 87.80 UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES BUDGET MODIFICATIONS HIGHWAY DB FUND December 31, 2013 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT DB1990.400 DB5110.400 FROM CONTINGENCY TO ST MAINTENANCE- CONTR 5,851.78 UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES BUDGET MODIFICATIONS WARREN RD SEWER SS1- FUND January 15, 2014 35 December 31, 2013 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT SS1- SS1- 8120.100 8130.400 FR SEWER-HWY PER SVCS TO TREAT& DISP-CONTRACT 2,885.40 SS1- SS1- 8120.401 8130.400 FROM SEWER-ENG TO TREAT& DISP-CONTRACT 265.95 SS1- SS1- 9030.800 8130.400 FROM SOCIAL SECURITY TO TREAT& DISP-CONTRACT 183.81 SS1- SS1- 9050.800 8130.400 FROM UNEMPLOY INS TO TREAT & DISP-CONTRACT 10.00 SS1- SS1- 9089.800 8130.400 FROM MEDICARE TO TREAT& DISP-CONTRACT 42.72 SS1- SS1-599 8130.400 FROM FUND BAL TO TREAT& DISP-CONTRACT 382.78 UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES BUDGET MODIFICATIONS CHERRY RD SEWER SS3- FUND December 31, 2013 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT SS3- SS3- 8120.401 8120.400 FROM SANIT SWR- ENG TO SANIT SWR-CONTRACT 1,500.00 UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES SS3- SS3- 1990.400 8130.400 FROM CONTINGENCY TO TREAT & DISP-CONTRACT 2,286.79 UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES BUDGET MODIFICATIONS WATER SW FUND December 31, 2013 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT SW8310.400 SW8340.400 FR WTR ADM-CONTR TO TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION 46.58 SW1380.400 SW8340.400 FROM BOND COUNCIL TO TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION 152.38 UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES SW1990.400 SW8320.400 FR CONTINGENCY TO SOURCE OF SUPPLY-CONTRACT 149,430.30 SW1940.400 SW8320.400 FR PURCH OF LAND TO SOURCE OF SUPPLY-CONTRACT 9,973.74 UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES SW8340.100 SW8310.401 FROM TRANS& DISTR-HWY PER TO WATER ADM - ENGINEER 9,957.91 UNANTICIPATED ENGINEERING SW8340.100 SW8310.402 FROM TRANS & DISTR-HWY PER TO WATER ADMIN-LEGAL 332.50 UNANTICIPATED LEGAL Supervisor Kathy Miller seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call vote: Councilperson Robert Cree - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins - Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne - Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller- Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on January 15, 2014. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Robert Cree Robert stated he missed the last Bolton Point meeting. The RFP Committee met last night. Everyone completed a rating matrix and they are looking to have an organization come in regarding interview questions. At some point this committee is going to butt up against the vision for the Town Center. January 15, 2014 36 Doug Dake Doug stated training was very beneficial. Ruth Hopkins Nothing to report at this time. Ed LaVigne Connie Wilcox stated she noticed there was not a liaison appointed for the Lansing Housing Authority. Councilperson Edward LaVigne suggested that Connie Wilcox be appointed Liaison Officer to the Lansing Housing Authority. CONSIDER RESOLUTION TO APPOINT CONNIE WILCOX AS LIAISON OFFICER TO THE LANSING HOUSING AUTHORITY RESOLUTION 14-49 RESOLUTION APPOINTING CONNIE WILCOX AS LIAISON OFFICER TO THE LANSING HOUSING AUTHORITY The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Lansing Town Board: WHEREAS, the Lansing Housing Authority was not assigned a Liaison Officer in the 2014 Organizational Resolutions; and WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to appoint Connie Wilcox as the Liaison Officer to the Lansing Housing Authority for the year 2014; and WHEREAS, Connie Wilcox currently serves as a Member on the Lansing Housing Authority Board and is willing to be the Liaison Officer for the Lansing Housing Authority; and WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has RESOLVED, that Connie Wilcox is hereby appointed as Liaison Officer to the Lansing Housing Authority for the year 2014. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Edward LaVigne, duly seconded by Supervisor Kathy Miller, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Robert Cree—Aye Councilperson Doug Dake—Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins—Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne—Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller—Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on January 15, 2014. Ed indicated there was concern on the board that the Seniors were not an official nonprofit organization. He will work with them to establish the classification in order for them to receive donations. Kathy Miller The Supervisor submitted her monthly report for the month of December, 2013 to all Board Members and the Town Clerk. January 15, 2014 37 Kathy reported the Intermunicipal Sewer Agreement Group is meeting again. They are working on an agreement to have sewer services available to everyone that have sewer going through Cayuga Heights and the City of Ithaca. The group will be meeting with the Engineers and later the Town Supervisors will meet again. TOWN COUNSEL REPORT Attorney Guy Krogh indicated that according to Public Officers Law Section 31, subdivision#2, the Planning Board Member is a Public Officer, and the resignation must be submitted to the Town Clerk in writing. Supervisor Kathy Miller indicated they have advertised for a Planner. She asked Sharon Bowman to explain the ordeal of placing the advertisement in the Ithaca Journal and Career Builders. Sharon Bowman indicated the opening had also been set up through Tompkins County Personnel, the New York Upstate APA, and the New York Planning Federation. Councilperson Robert Cree inquired about the job title that was posted. Supervisor Kathy Miller stated it was the Director of Planning. Because it was a Civil Service position,they have to use the County's job description. All applications will apply through the County and the County will supply them with a pool of candidates to select from. Supervisor Kathy Miller stated the bottom line is they want to hire someone before Jonathan Kanter leaves. Councilperson Edward LaVigne asked if the County would tell them who could be hired. Sharon Bowman indicated the County would give a list of eligible candidates to pick from. Councilperson Edward LaVigne stated he thought this was unacceptable. Attorney Guy Krogh indicated that you can attempt to develop your own job description but it has to be approved by the New York State Civil Service Department in Albany. They may or may not approve it and this may take from 30 to 3,472 days. You can create a position that describes the function of the job. Then you still have to decide how many hours will be worked and what the pay grade is. Having support from your County will help substantially if you attempt to develop your own job description. Councilperson Edward LaVigne asked what flexibility there is to govern their own destiny. He asked if someone in Albany is going to dictate the functions and the amount paid and for those functions. Attorney Guy Krogh indicated no, the Civil Service Dept. can reject the description, with an explanation. Then you amend the description and resubmit it or change the title of the position, making it supervisory or nonsupervisory. These items determine how the job is classified. If the job is competitive, the County will determine who the three top candidates are, and you can only choose from among those three. If it is non-competitive, you have more flexibility. Attorney Guy Krogh stated it is basically a form of unionization by statute. Supervisor Kathy Miller indicated when she talked to Steve Estes at the County, she thought the job would have some requirements that would be unique for Lansing. However, the County wants all jobs within the Tompkins County to conform to one description. She indicated it was very frustrating and wanted to do this without going through Civil Service, but that is not a possibility. Councilperson Edward LaVigne asked if the Planner was approved and put in motion first before they found out what the parameters to work with were. Supervisor Kathy Miller indicated they have to go through Civil Service and it can't be changed. Councilperson Robert Cree asked if the position was graded equal to what was approved. January 15, 2014 38 Supervisor Kathy Miller indicated they looked at the amount available in the budget and picked the job based on that amount. Everyone applies to the County and they decide who the Town gets to look at. Councilperson Robert Cree suggested that Steve Estes from the County Personnel come in and talk to the Board at a Work Session. Supervisor Kathy Miller indicated Steve defers to Judy Drake and this is the way the job must be listed. Councilperson Ruth Hopkins indicated the functions in the job description are pretty generic. The time spent doing any one description in the job is determined by the actual job. Councilperson Robert Cree indicated it sounds like the County has a catalog of jobs and maybe it is something that should have been looked through as one job might work better than another. Supervisor Kathy Miller stated they tried to pick the one where they could pay the least. Councilperson Ruth Hopkins indicated the description is pretty much the same as the Town Planner description. Supervisor Kathy Miller indicated that the County will look at the applications and send the Town the ones they feel could fill the position. Councilperson Edward LaVigne stated then you are stuck with an employee. Councilperson Ruth Hopkins indicated they don't have to hire the applicants. Supervisor Kathy Miller stated there is also a probationary period which could be extended. Sharon Bowman stated the end result is totally at the discretion of the Board. Councilperson Edward LaVigne indicated it is not really at the discretion of the Board. Councilperson Doug Dake indicated that to hire a Planner they have to pick from who the County gives them. Supervisor Kathy Miller indicated that is correct you have to interview from the pool you are given. Councilperson Robert Cree asked if Steve Estes could come into a Work Session. Supervisor Kathy Miller indicated they could have Steve Estes come into a Work Session. Attorney Guy Krogh indicated Civil Service is trying to stop all sorts of state agencies and municipalities from classifying jobs "improperly". They are trying to make as many positions competitive as opposed to exempt or non-competitive. One of the key factors that determines how a job is classified is the supervisory status or capacity. Councilperson Robert Cree was under the impression that the Board was going to write the description together. Supervisor Kathy Miller indicated she thought they would be writing the description when the process was started. Attorney Guy Krogh indicated you can write your own description and try to get your own classification approved. It used to be that the Counties drove that process and the State rubber stamped it. However,New York is not a Right-to-Work State so Counties don't have that authority and the State makes the call. January 15, 2014 39 Attorney Guy Krogh indicated that you don't have to fill a position if it is in your roster. Jonathan Kanter asked the Board to think about setting up an Interviewing Committee. Tom Ellis stated that the Planning Board has never run smoother and timing is of the essence. RESCHEDULE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING FOR FEBRUARY RESOLUTION 14-50 RESCHEDULE THE TOWN OF LANSING REGULAR FEBRUARY TOWN BOARD MEETING The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Regular Town Board Meeting is the third Wednesday of the month, scheduled for February 19, 2014 and WHEREAS, Supervisor Kathy Miller and Councilperson Ruth Hopkins will be attending the New York State Association of Towns Conference and training session in New York City, from February 16th-19th, 2014; and WHEREAS, Councilperson Robert Cree is unavailable on February 19, 2014, and WHEREAS,upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing Regular February Town Board Meeting be rescheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at 6:00 PM at the Town Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing,NY The question of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Supervisor Kathy Miller, duly seconded by Councilperson Robert Cree, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Robert Cree—Aye Councilperson Doug Dake—Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins—Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne—Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller—Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried and duly adopted on January 15, 2014. Supervisor Kathy Miller called for a brief recess. MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION Supervisor Kathy Miller moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS A PARTICULAR SITUATION WITHIN A TOWN DEPARTMENT AT 8:58 PM. Councilperson Robert Cree seconded the motion. All In Favor- 5 Opposed- 0 MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION Supervisor Kathy Miller moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:02 PM. Councilperson Doug Dake seconded the motion. All In Favor- 5 Opposed- 0 Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 10:03 pm. Minutes taken and executed by the Deputy Town Clerk. Respectfully submitted, Darlene Marshall Lansing Deputy Town Clerk January 15, 2014 40