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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-01-21 January 21, 2015
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2015 ORGANIZATIONAL/REGULAR MEETING
January 21, 2015
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 Debbie Munson Deputy Town Clerk, showed the
following to be PRESENT:
Kathy Miller, Supervisor Doug Dake, Councilperson
Ruth Hopkins, Councilperson Edward LaVigne Councilperson
ABSENT: Robert Cree
VISITORS: Sharon Bowman, Deputy Supervisor, Guy Krogh, Town Attorney, Ted Laux,
Dan Veaner, Lansing Star, John O’Neill, Village of Lansing, Emily Franco, Mike Sigler,
Tompkins County Representative, Chris Williams, Michael Long, Planning Consultant,
Dan Adinolfi, Glynis Hart, Lansing Ledger, Lynn Day, Zoning/Code/Fire Enforcement
Officer, and a few other attendees.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE DEPUTY SUPERVISOR FOR THE YEAR
2015.
RESOLUTION 15-1
RESOLUTION TO APPOINT SHARON BOWMAN AS
DEPUTY SUPERVISOR FOR THE YEAR 2015
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 2015; 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, 2015 through December 31, 2015, at an annual rate of $3,346.00.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Supervisor Kathy Miller, duly seconded by Councilperson Ruth Hopkins, and put to a roll
call vote with the following results:
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
21, 2015.
2015 TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS:
The following Resolutions were duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
RESOLUTION 15-2
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
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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, 2015 a copy of the report to the State Comptroller required by Section
30 of the General Municipal Law.
RESOLUTION 15-3
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 15-4
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor appoints the Fire Chief and Company Captains of
the Town as Fire Wardens.
RESOLUTON 15-5
RESOLVED, that Harris Beach LLP be approved as Bond Counsel for the Town,
and that they be consulted on an as needed basis.
RESOLUTION 15-6
RESOLVED, that the Tompkins Trust Company, and Chemung Canal Trust be
designated as the depositories for the Town of Lansing.
RESOLUTION 15-7
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 Information Aide, be authorized to make transfers on all Town
accounts and wire transfers that are necessary throughout the year except the
Lansing Receiver of Taxes checking account, the Town Clerk’s checking account
and the Town Justice accounts at the Tompkins Trust Company; and it is further.
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Deputy Supervisor, and Co-Budget Officer and
Bookkeeper, and Information Aide, are hereby authorized to use the services
provided by the Tompkins Trust Company entitled “Anytime Access and Internet
Banking” on all Town accounts except the Town Clerk’s checking account, Lansing
Receiver of Taxes checking account and Town Justice accounts; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk are authorized to make
inquiries on the Lansing Water and Sewer District accounts and the Court Clerks are
authorized to make inquiries on the Town Justice accounts.
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RESOLUTION 15-8
RESOLVED, that the Robert’s Rules of Order (for deliberative assemblies, 11th
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 15-9
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 15-10
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 15-11
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 15-12
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 15-13
RESOLVED, that the Town Board is authorized to attend the Association of Towns
meeting in New York City on February 15th – 18th, 2015 and that necessary
expenses be a Town charge.
RESOLUTION 15-14
RESOLVED, that Supervisor, Kathy Miller be named Budget Officer and that
Bookkeeper, Sharon Bowman be named Co-Budget Officer for the year 2015 to
serve at the pleasure of the Town Board.
RESOLUTION 15-15
RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for Town Officers as compiled in the General
Town Budget for 2015 be as follows:
Supervisor Kathy Miller $30,306.00
Deputy Supervisor Sharon Bowman $ 3,346.00
Councilperson Doug Dake $ 9,741.00
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins $ 9,741.00
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Councilperson Edward LaVigne $ 9,741.00
Councilperson Robert Cree $ 9,741.00
Highway Superintendent Jack French, Jr. $70,054.00
Town Justice John Howell $17,488.00
Town Justice W. David Banfield $17,488.00
Town Clerk Debbie S. Crandall $41,667.00
and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to pay the above salaries.
RESOLUTION 15-16
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, Information Aide 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, Deputy 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 15-17
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 15-18
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk are authorized to issue
Handicapped Parking Permits.
RESOLUTION 15-19
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Journal be designated as the official newspaper for the
Town of Lansing.
RESOLUTION 15-20
RESOLVED, that the following appointments made by the Supervisor be accepted:
2015 TOWN LIAISON OFFICERS
Dan Konowalow --- Liaison Officer to TCAT – Tompkins County Transportation
Connie Wilcox --- Liaison Officer to the Lansing Fire Department
Connie Wilcox – Liaison Officer to the Town of Lansing Housing Authority
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Doug Dake --- 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 & Thomas Jones --- 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
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
Doug Dake ---- Liaison Officer to the Emergency Preparedness Committee
Kathy Miller & Doug Dake --- Liaison Officers to the Water and Sewer Advisory Board
RESOLUTION 15-21
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 2015.
RESOLUTION 15-22
RESOLVED, that the Town Board affirms the review of the terms and conditions
of the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium municipal
agreement, and resolves to renew the same for another term of five (5) years.
RESOLUTION 15-23
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, 2015.
RESOLUTION 15-24
RESOLVED, that the Attorney for the Town is Guy K. Krogh, and his firm, Thaler
and Thaler be consulted on an as needed basis, and that the Supervisor be authorized
to sign a Retainer Agreement with such attorney.
RESOLUTION 15-25
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 2015, with the Town to obtain services on an as needed
and upon request basis.
RESOLUTION 15-26
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.
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RESOLUTION 15-27
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 15-28
RESOLUTION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING OF HIGHWAY SERVICES WITH
TOMPKINS COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Office of the State Comptroller has ruled that counties may no
longer extend their bids for public work (services) to political subdivisions, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Section 119 provides that municipalities may
enter into cooperative purchasing agreements to jointly bid needed services, and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law Article 5-G, Section 119 states that “any
agreement entered into hereunder shall be approved by each participating Municipal
Corporation or district by a majority vote of its governing body”
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Lansing is hereby
authorized to participate in the County bid for purchasing highway materials and
services as required for the operation of the Town Highway Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town reserves the right to participate in
the State bid if the State bid is lower.
RESOLUTION 15-29
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby approve
the following Town Clerk’s 2014 Annual Report, Water and Sewer Collection
Report, and Receiver of Taxes Report, as set forth below.
TOWN CLERK’S 2014 ANNUAL REPORT
RECEIPTS
Marriage Transcripts $ 230.00
Marriage Licenses $ 1,280.00
Decals $ 18,978.50
Games of Chance Licenses $ 25.00
Bingo Licenses $ 562.50
Bingo Proceeds $ 373.81
Dog Licenses $ 31,108.00
Mobile Home Permits $ 550.00
Photocopies $ 46.50
Faxes - Outgoing $ 16.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 53,170.31
Dog Tickets Issued - 151
Handicapped Parking Permits Issued/Renewed – 201
Notary Signatures - 1168
DISBURSEMENTS
Paid to Supervisor for General Fund $ 31,955.48
Paid to NYS DEC for DECALS $ 18,050.33
Paid to Ag & Markets for Animal Population Control $ 2,092.00
Paid to NYS Health Dept. for Marriage Licenses $ 720.00
Paid to Comptroller for Games of Chance Licenses $ 15.00
Paid to Comptroller for Bingo Licenses $ 337.50
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 53,170.31
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2014 TOWN OF LANSING WATER COLLECTION
MONTH WATER PENALTY TOTAL
January $1,355.08 $73.91 $1,428.99
February $151,215.43 $468.74 $151,684.17
March $9,301.47 $721.26 $10,022.73
April $2,037.89 $90.73 $2,128.62
May $144,547.76 $681.15 $145,228.91
June $12,346.70 $813.72 $13,160.42
July $3,947.41 $72.32 $4,019.73
August $163,166.83 $920.87 $164,087.70
September $10,826.60 $655.97 $11,482.57
October $6,066.93 $286.99 $6,353.92
November $155,771.44 $201.70 $155,973.14
December $8,616.65 $608.88 $9,225.53
TOTAL $669,200.19 $5,596.24 $674,796.43
2014 TOWN OF LANSING
CHERRY ROAD SEWER COLLECTION
MONTH SEWER PENALTY TOTAL
January $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
February $5,484.39 $7.81 $5,492.20
March $265.63 $20.31 $285.94
April $187.50 $12.50 $200.00
May $5,562.52 $25.00 $5,587.52
June $250.00 $6.25 $256.25
July $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
August $6,062.52 $49.62 $6,112.14
September $125.00 $6.25 $131.25
October $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
November $6,003.82 $12.88 $6,016.70
December $270.94 $7.97 $278.91
TOTAL $24,212.32 $148.59 $24,360.91
2014 TOWN OF LANSING
WARREN ROAD SEWER COLLECTION
MONTH SEWER PENALTY TOTAL
January $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
February $7,015.67 $0.00 $7,015.67
March $31.25 $0.00 $31.25
April $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
May $7,343.79 $3.13 $7,346.92
June $15.63 $0.00 $15.63
July $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
August $7,109.42 $7.81 $7,117.23
September $125.00 $0.00 $125.00
October $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
November $8,070.02 $1.56 $8,071.58
December $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TOTAL $29,710.78 $12.50 $29,723.28
WATER/SEWER PENALTY TOTAL
GRAND TOTALS $723,123.29 $5,757.33 $728,880.62
Amount Relevied on 2015 Tax Bills
$31,353.27
Fee Charges to Relevy Water $2,728.44 Book 1 $25.19 Book 2 $48.84 Warren Rd Sewer $33.44
Cherry Rd Sewer $ 14.38 TOTAL $2,850.30 (Penalty Incl. $4,481.76) GRAND TOTOAL
$13,089.39
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2014 TOWN and COUNTY
TAX COLLECTION
WARRANT $12,879,102.78
ADJUSTMENTS 0.00
ADJUSTED WARRANT 12,879,102.78
SPECIAL FRANCHISE - 327,167.46
TOTAL WARRANT $12,551,935.32
PAID TO SUPERVISOR $ 3,603,957.26
PAID TO COUNTY $ 7,916,876.61
UNPAID INSTALLMENTS $ 405,167.31
UNPAID BILLS $ 434,160.07
BALANCE DUE TO COUNTY $ 191,774.07
TOTAL WARRANT $12,551,935.32
TOTAL # OF BILLS COLLECTED 4,211
(1ST INSTALLMENT BILLS 299)
NEW BILLS 4
UNPAID BILLS TO COUNTY 171
TOTAL # OF BILLS 4,386
PAID TO SUPERVISOR (Penalties, Interest, Late Fees) $ 7,321.96
RESOLUTION 15-30
RESOLVED, that the following year 2015 – Agreement to Spend Highway Funds
be approved.
RESOLUTION 15-31
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk’s Office be the official depositories for all Town
Accounts except the Town Justice Accounts.
RESOLUTION 15-32
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 15-33
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 15-34
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:
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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,
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.
Local Law #1 of 2014 (Sign Local Law): Town Code Enforcement Officer
Local Law #3 of 2014 (Property Maintenance and Outdoor Storage Local Law):
Any Town Code Enforcement Officer; and any Town Building Inspector
Local Law #4 of 2014 (Mobile Home Park Local Law: Any Town Code
Enforcement Officer; and any Town Building Inspector.
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2015 ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS 15-2
– 15-34
RESOLUTION 15-35
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Organizational Resolutions 15-2 – 15-34 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 15-2 – 15-34
were duly motioned by Supervisor Kathy Miller, duly seconded by Councilperson Ruth
Hopkins, and put to a roll call vote with the following results:
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 21, 2015.
2014 TOWN HISTORIAN REPORT
Copies were available for the public and the report also appears on the Town’s Webpage at
www.lansingtown.com.
Louise Bement
49 Myers Road
Lansing, NY 14882
2014 Town Historian’s Report
Those of you who know me well, know that this was a difficult year for me, as my husband
was extremely ill and died in August. So I find my records and notes are not as detailed as
they usually are.
As always I received many phone calls and emails which I tried to answer to the best of my
ability. Which is pretty good because we have such good archives left to us by former
historians.
I spend at least two hours a week working at the archives building on Saturday mornings
during the fall and winter. I am also there by chance or appointment. Several members of
the Lansing Historical Association’s board members join me there and we work with
enthusiasm. Gerry Monaghan has become one of our workers there recently. He is a Village
of Lansing board member and he is working on village and town histories.
Speaking of meetings, I attend the Municipal Historian meetings, chaired by Carol
Kammen. We meet almost every month at The History Center in Tompkins County. I also
am the president of the Lansing Historical Association and that board meets every other
month. The Lansing Historical Association also holds a spring and a fall public program.
These are very well attended because we have interesting historical programs presented by
local people.
I edit the Lansing Historical eight page newsletter which is mailed to members four times a
year. Complimentary newsletters also go to the three school libraries, the town hall, and the
community library.
The historical association has historical books for sale and we mail out book orders to
people who request them. One interesting order came from the RESPEC Company in South
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Dakota. We don’t know why they were interested in receiving, these three books: “Cayuga
Lake, “The Rock Salt”, and “Portland Point” but we were happy to send them along.
I was asked to write the introduction to the comprehensive plan for the Town of Lansing. I
enjoy writing these kinds of things.
I helped Gibran Baida find historical information for the St. George Syrian Orthodox
Church.
Trace Davis, who owns Voodoo Amps asked for information and pictures of the railroad at
North Lansing.
Emily Franko and Jase Base and I looked through the extensive Townley file and also
pictures of the Townley House on the corner of Van Ostrand and Peruville Roads which
they own.
The Pathways Committee and I worked on information about the pathways system, such as
the abandoned railroad beds and the no longer existent International Salt Company.
The East Shore Arts Festival the first weekend in May finds me at the one-room
schoolhouse, and the archives building turned into a museum. This year Fannie Welch and
Kathy LaLonde put together a wonderful exhibit about the men from Lansing who served in
all the wars from 1776 to 1945.
In April old court records were moved from the Town Hall to the Archives Building and I
and others have been looking them over for interesting historical facts.
In June a man from Tucson, Arizona came to learn about the Shortline Railroad. He was
thrilled to see a picture of the very locomotive that had brought his ancestor to this area. I
copied and mailed to him the information that he wanted, although there was some that was
copyrighted that I could not send.
In June I presented a program on town history for the Municipal Clerk’s workshop held at
Cornell.
In September I researched the history of “The Girl’s School” in South Lansing as the state
is interested in selling that property. I joined others in a walk-through of the property.
In October I had a good time presenting a program to the Lansing Rotary Club.
I also researched and sent the history of the Newman family to a woman in Hawaii. It was
odd to think of a woman in Hawaii with a Hawaiian name having ancestors from North
Lansing.
I am finishing out the year with the usual research and writing that occupies my time almost
every day. When I am not “doing history” I am thinking about it.
APPROVE 2015 TOWN OF LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT FEES AND CODE OFFICE SUBDIVISION AND BUILDING
PERMIT FEES.
RESOLUTION 15-36
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING 2015 TOWN OF LANSING
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FEES AND CODE OFFICE
SUBDIVISION AND BUILDING PERMIT FEES.
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town
Board:
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WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, has received and reviewed
the following 2015 Town of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department Fees and
Code Office Subdivision and Building Permit Fees:
*2015 Fee Scale Subject to Change
2015 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 2nd payment = March 14, 2014 Feb. 5, 2014 2nd 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_______________________________
2015 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__
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*2015 Fee Scale Subject to Change
2015 PARK AND MARINA FEE SCHEDULE
RESIDENTS NON-RESIDENTS
PARK ADMISSION (per car) $ FREE $4.00
Admission will be charged Daily (except July 4)
from Memorial Day Weekend-Labor Day
With Myers Park
resident sticker.
LAUNCHING
- per launch 4.00 6.00
- season permit 40.00 60.00
- Sr. Citizen season permit 30.00 50.00
DRY DOCK
- seasonal 250.00 350.00
TRANSIENT DOCKING
Must dock in designated area only!
$1 per Hour
CAMPING (per night)
Water & Electric included on every site.
25.00 25.00
Discussion:
Deputy Supervisor Sharon Bowman and Councilperson Doug Dake noted that Parks and
Recreation are working on a season park pass for non-residents.
(Senior Citizen age is 62. There is NO senior citizen discount for admission, dry dock or
camping)
Extra Season Launch sticker – Customers with multiple boats may purchase an extra
season launch sticker for an additional $5.00. Registration for the additional boat must be
shown at the time of purchase along with the additional trailer license plate number.
Town Of Lansing Fee Schedule
(Effective January 22, 2015)
SUBDIVISION FEES
Exempt Subdivision & Boundary Change -$100.00
*Minor & Major Subdivisions: Initial Application – $100.00} $125.00
for each new lot created paid after Final Approval.
*Planned Unit Development (PDA) – Initial fee $300.00 plus ($125.00)
for each accepted unit paid Final Approval.
*Site Plan Review – $100.00
Notification for each Public Hearing Fee (Responsibility of
Applicant for Subdivisions, PDA’S, ZBA, Site Plans and Special
Permits) $75.00
*Sign Site Plan Review - $50.00 – For Planned Sign Areas and
Illuminated Signs
Sign Permit – $40.00
*ZBA Hearing – $100.00
Special Permit – $100.00
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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 License & three year Renewal Fee – $100.00
Cell Tower Permits – Building Permit + $25,000 Bond
Fly Ash – As agreed upon with AES.
Building Permits – See attached sheet (requires an annual renewal fee)
Fire Inspections of Public Assemblies, Multi Residence &
Businesses – $25.00; Multi. Res. 5 Units and over – $50.00
*Application Fee: Stormwater & Erosion Control Local Law 06 -
09 – $250.00
Exemption Certificate for Outdoor Storage – $100.00
* Legal and Engineering Fees to be paid thru an Applicant’s
Agreement.
Applicant is defined as: Owner, Owner’s Representative, Engineer,
Developer, Builder or Contractor.
Copies of the Land Use Ordinance, Directory, Subdivision Rules
& Regulations, Comprehensive Plan – $20.00
Building Permit Fees
(Effective January 22, 2015)
Residential:
$0.30 cents a square foot for – One & Two Family Residence, Modular Homes,
Mobile Homes on Private Lots, 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 Buildings, Workshops & Pole
Barns.
* Note any New Residence with an attached Garage will pay .30 Sq. Ft & .10 Sq Ft.
Remodeling:
$3.00 per thousand of estimated construction cost- when the Square Foot
Rule does not apply. ($75.00 minimum)
Commercial:
$5.00 per thousand of estimated construction cost. ($75.00 minimum)
Pools:
$50.00 – For storable / portable pools
$50.00 – For all above Ground Pools.
$75.00 – For all In-Ground Pools.
In & Above Ground Pool Permits will only be 180 day Permits, storable /
portable pools will only be 90 day permits.
All swimming pools shall be completed within 12 months, complete means
a Certificate of Compliance has been issued.
Prefab Sheds:
$40.00- For any Pre Assembled Shed.
101 Sq. Ft.-199 Sq. Ft. & less than 12’ in height.
$0.15 per Square Foot for any Pre Assembled Shed 200 Sq. Ft & OVER
with a minimum fee of $75.00.
Sign Permits: $40.00
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Solar Panel, wind or similar alternative energy source permits for
Residential use: $75.00
Solar Panel, wind or similar energy source for Commercial use: $500.00
Solid fuel burning appliances-wood, pellet, coal stoves.- $25.00
Demolition Permits: $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.
WHEREAS, and after due deliberation upon this matter, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the 2015 Lansing Parks and Recreation Department Fees and Code
Office Subdivision and Building Permit Fees are hereby approved as presented, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these 2015 Lansing Parks and Recreation Department
Fees and Code Office Subdivision and Building Permit Fees be and remain subject to
amendment throughout the year by the Town Board.
The question of the adoption of such proposed 2015 Lansing Parks and Recreation
Department Fees and Code Office Subdivision and Building Permit Fees were duly
motioned by Supervisor Kathy Miller, duly seconded by Councilperson Doug Dake, and
put to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye Councilperson Ruth Hopkins - Aye
Councilperson Edward LaVigne - Aye Supervisor Kathy Miller - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried and duly adopted on January
21, 2015.
REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
TOMPKINS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE – MIKE SIGLER
Hello and thanks for having me again.
Before I get to county business, I just wanted to give you an update on something I worked
on for the power plant. I bought $1,000 of radio and cut two ads supporting the power plant
and asking people to do the same. They are airing right now on Cayuga Group Radio
Group and they’ll air for 2 weeks.
By now you’ve probably heard about the incident in Danby where a father took his own life
after a standoff with police.
Before the Legislature’s Public Safety Committee, Tompkins County Sheriff Ken Lansing
and other officers who responded to the four-day incident on Hornbrook Road provided a
detailed recap of the events.
About 50 people attended the meeting and, prior to the presentation, a dozen of them spoke,
many expressing concern and several asking for investigation—one of them Danby
Supervisor Ric Dietrich, who requested an independent review of the incident’s after-action
report. Among those speaking was Cady’s widow, Melissa Cady, saying she doesn’t hate
police, but questions leadership, that her husband was suicidal and needed help.
Sheriff Lansing said that the operation was handled by a group of individuals experienced
with this type of operation—including those who assisted from other agencies. As part of
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the presentation, critical incident negotiators reported that there was considerable
negotiation with Cady, and ongoing attempts to communicate, but that he did not respond
and leave the residence. Officers said armored vehicles were deployed, both to protect
responders from gunfire and from the cold; and that tear gas, robots, and an armored Bobcat
to breach the building were all used as tactical approaches, but none succeeded in getting
Cady to come out. The aim throughout, Sheriff Lansing stressed, was to get the suspect out
of the house safely, and to not use any deadly physical force against him, even though that
would have been justified by law.
At the January 6th meeting:
The Tompkins County Legislature, at its 2015 organizational meeting, reelected Chair
Michael Lane (D) and Vice Chair Jim Dennis (D) to continue to lead the Legislature in
2015. The positions of Chair and Vice Chair are filled each year by a majority vote of
members of the Legislature.
The Legislature, by unanimous vote allocated $20,000 to support payment of the living
wage to contract employees at the County Recycling and Solid Waste Center. It was the
issue wages for contract employees at the Recycling and Solid Waste Center that prompted
the County in 2013 to perform an in-depth review of its decade-old Living Wage policy and
its level of attainment, as applied to County contracts.
The Legislature, without dissent, voted to allocate $20,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund
for Natural, Scenic, and Recreational Resources Protection to support additions to two
existing nature preserves in Tompkins County. The action provides funding toward
acquisition by the Finger Lakes Land Trust of 30 acres to be added to the Lindsay-Parsons
Biodiversity Preserve in the Town of Danby and toward a 24-acre addition to the Roy H.
Park Preserve in the Town of Dryden.
Also, the Legislature authorized acceptance of a $91,000 grant from the New York State
Energy Research and Development Authority to create a strategic plan for charging stations
in the county to support widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
At the meeting last night, the legislature accepted money from the Department of Homeland
Security to upgrade county systems and a Law Enforcement/Emergency Management
Training Simulator.
Lastly, we voted to extend the additional one percent sales tax rate in the county. With
such a high percentage of transient people and students, the sales tax is a way to capture
some of the money from this population and help keep property taxes lower.
Again, I want to thank Marcia Lynch for her work on reporting on our meetings. Her
exactness and attention to detail is essential to these reports.
Lastly, I’ll be serving on Budget, Economic Development and Facilities and Infrastructure.
Thank you.
Mike Sigler
Discussion:
Regarding the Danby incident, Supervisor Kathy Miller asked who would pay for the house
damage. She stated the family was renting and they don’t have funds to repair the house
and the house owners insurance will not pay for the repairs. Tompkins County
Representative Mike Sigler doesn’t know who will pay for the house damage. He did
report that the Danby Church is doing fundraisers, so if anyone wants to contribute they
should contact the Danby Church.
Tompkins County Representative Mike Sigler also reported on bringing the Pipe Line to
Lansing. There were about sixty people at a meeting in Dryden: Eleven undecided, twenty
opposed, twenty-nine yes. Most of the objection was in the Dryden-Farrell Road area. The
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twenty people opposed will not give an easement and there is no way to persuade them.
They don’t believe people should use Natural Gas. Maybe hook into Ithaca’s Natural Gas?
We will need to wait and see what NYSEG decides to do. Could do air source and ground
source heating, but some businesses will not use these types of heating sources.
Councilperson Edward LaVigne asked if there should be a concern if there is enough
Natural Gas, and will a transmission or distribution line be used. NYSEG is a distributor,
so they will want to solve the issue with a distribution line. Eminent Domain is a two to
three year process. Legal Counsel Guy Krogh, said he didn’t know if they had their
Certificate of Public Necessity yet. Supervisor Kathy Miller reported that 2015 is the last
year on the pilot.
WATER AND SEWER ADVISORY BOARD – DAN ADINOLFI
The Water and Sewer Advisory Board (AB) met on 15 January 2015. We had a number of guests at
this meeting and a great deal of conversation.
A resident from Lansing Station Rd. came to ask a number of questions regarding the water system
expansion that has been under development through a new proposed outside user agreement.
We discussed the process being followed and how we got to where we are in the process. The
issues surrounding extending the water district further down Lansing Station were discussed, both
regarding capacity planning as well as the hope that the Town Board (TB) could assist with
negotiating with the railroad operators to facilitate water lines crossing the railway line. The AB is
working with the original petitioner to see what could be done to make the current expansion
plans work with future expansion plans.
An engineer working with a local developer came to the AB to ask about the current rules
surrounding how many water meters there should be per tax parcel. After some discussion, the
AB worked out a set of criteria that could be used to determine whether the "one meter per
parcel" rule should have an exception for a particular development. The criteria include items
such as:
- Are the roads above the water mains owned by the Town or privately owned?
- Are the mains themselves owned by the Town or privately owned?
- Is the new development infill on an existing development or completely new
development?
These criteria were used in our recommendation to the TB last month regarding a request for an
exception, were used to evaluate this month's request, and they will be used in the future. We
hope this will lead to a consistent set of decisions surrounding the exception process.
The AB also discussed water district expansions for Buck Rd., Wilson Rd., and Conlon Rd. There
had been a petition for expanding the district on these roads, but the original financial burden to
the residents stopped that process. A new plan is being presented by one of the residents, and
that plan is significantly different enough from the old plan that the AB believes a new petition
should be drawn up and circulated. The AB will assist the residents with the creation of a petition,
which will include language that explains the potential costs and burdens to the residents as well
as the benefits.
Before adjourning, other ongoing projects were discussed with no major updates being reported.
The next meeting of the Water and Sewer Advisory Board will be on 10 February 2015 at 6:30PM
at the Town Hall.
Discussion:
In the future, Dan Adinolfi will include Lynn Day, Rachel Jacobson and Michael Long in
his correspondence, reports and meeting notices. Dan stated they were not excluded on
purpose.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Emily Franco of the Lansing Community Library reviewed the following Updates to the
Lansing Town Board and the public.
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1. LCL has a new jigsaw puzzle collection with over 40 puzzles that patrons can check
out like books or other media.
2. As part of the LCL Summer reading program, we are currently applying for grants
and starting to plan for our annual logo contest. Last year we had over 40 submittals
from children and adults. The theme this year is “Every Hero Has a Story”.
3. Through February, LCL is displaying “Explorations of Our Imaginations” in the
downstairs community room. This is a partnership with the R.C. Buckley
Elementary School Art Program where 4th grade students explored non-
representational artwork by modifying their creations digitally to meet certain
artistic principles.
4. The Library is currently collecting Legos’ for an upcoming Saturday Lego Lab
Program. The kick off date has not yet been set.
5. The Friends of the Lansing Library are hosting three upcoming programs. On
Thursday, January 22, Julie Gorman will lead an Introduction to Practical Investing.
On February 7 there will be a screening of The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill, a
film by Julie Irving, and in the early spring, the Friends are working with
community groups to host Dr. Bill Thomas who speaks worldwide on Aging With
Dignity.
6. This past fall, LCL had a handrail installed on the main stairs for additional safety.
Our Buildings and Grounds committee is also evaluating proposals to have the
windows replaced in the former front entry that faces the road as the current
windows leak significantly. This work will be done through grant funding.
7. Finally, at the end of November, LCL received its permanent charter and will
celebrate this at the annual meeting April 27, 2015 with our annual trustee election
and vote on April 28, 2015.
A resident asked for clarification on the map for NovaLane.
Supervisor Kathy Miller stated that NovaLane is between Lake Watch and East Lake Rd.,
when you go down Smugglers Path it is on the right. There are seven lots.
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
Steve Colt is with the Ski Program tonight and provided the following report to the public
and Town Board.
Parks & Recreation Department
Town Board Meeting
1/21/15
RECREATION
The Skating Program started two weeks ago with nearly 90 students
participating. The ice time is enhanced with a laser lighting system that
all of the skaters seem to like. Most are picked up at The Rink by
parents at the end of each session.
The Ski Program started on Wednesday. This is our second year of
Wednesday night skiing after many years of participating on Monday’s.
Last year, Greek Peak decided not to offer school programs on Mondays.
Wednesdays are nice to break up the week, however, it is much more
crowded with many other schools also scheduled for Wednesdays. The
first night is always logistically challenging.
The 2nd & 3rd Grade Basketball Program has started in the Elementary
School Gym. The girls and boys have separate programs. The gym is
small and with a large turn-out for the boys program on Tuesday and
Thursdays we had to add a second hour and split the program by grade
to keep it safe and productive. It’s a really good group.
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We are currently taking registrations for Saturday Morning Swimming
Lessons, Archery Camp, President’s Break Basketball Camp, Friday
Night Soccer, Karate and our annual Hot Stove Baseball and Softball
camps.
PARKS
Pavilion rentals started on Monday January 5. We took several early
phone calls and have rented 25-30 nights of camping
Camping reservations started on Monday January 12th. People started
getting in line on Sunday morning at 9:00 AM! We started processing
reservations on Monday morning at 7:30 AM and in 90 minutes we had
taken in $22,000.00 in Camping fees.
The marina lottery was last year so there are two more years before the
next one. Renewal forms in the mail. Dry Dock and Kayak Rack spots
will start in late February or early March.
This year, the Myers Park entrance fee goes to $4 from the $3 price that
it has been for years. We are discussing a non-resident season pass for
admission to the park for this summer.
RESCHEDULE REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING FOR FEBRUARY
Discussion:
No one was appointed as voting and alternate delegates and therefore will not be attending
the New York State Association of Towns Conference and Training Session in New York
City scheduled for February 15th – 18th, 2015.
Therefore, the Town Board Regular Meeting will not be re-scheduled.
RESOLUTION ISSUING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PROPOSED
LOCATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROADWAYS AND
INFRASTRUCTURE POTENTIALLY TO BE DEDICATED TO THE TOWN OF
LANSING IN AND FOR THE NOVALANE SUBDIVISION
Discussion:
Michael Long reported on the NovaLane meeting that was held today. This resolution is
the outline of the original path. This is a pre-requisite to having the preliminary Plat
meeting, which is scheduled for next week. There are two ways that the road can connect to
the neighbors: 1. Continue South towards East Lake 2. Continue East to Rt 34. There will
be one way in and one way out. It will take several weeks to figure this out. Councilperson
Ruth Hopkins stated that the people living there want walking paths. Supervisor Kathy
Miller responded that there is a liabilit y and safety issue for the town and public safety is a
concern. Mr. Young will build the roads to town specifications and then turn the roads over
to the town. There is a “Hammerhead” (turn around) for snow etc. This could possibly go
away when the roads are connected.
RESOLUTION 15-37
RESOLUTION ISSUING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PROPOSED
LOCATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROADWAYS AND
INFRASTRUCTURE POTENTIALLY TO BE DEDICATED TO THE TOWN OF
LANSING IN AND FOR THE NOVALANE SUBDIVISION
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
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WHEREAS, the Novalane Subdivision is scheduled for a review of the proposed
preliminary plat by the Planning Board, and per the Town’s Subdivision Law any approval
of a preliminary plat requires that the Town Board generally review and advise the Planning
Board if the proposed roadway layout, specifications, and other infrastructure(s) proposed
to be dedicated or offered to the Town are acceptable, including items such as water mains,
stormwater facilities, and the like; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board concurs in the designation of the Planning Board as Lead
Agency for the SEQRA review of the project, and thus only issues a general and
preliminary approval as this approval applies to the preliminary plat and remains subject to
final plat review by the Planning Board, an environmental review, and a final stormwater
review, among other contingencies; and
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has reviewed the proposed roadway layout
and specifications and found the same adequate and similarly, as to water and stormwater
and other proposed permanent infrastructure that may or will be dedicated or offered for
dedication, the Town’s Planner, Engineer, and Attorney have each had input and have
generally approved the layout and location of such infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, and after due deliberation upon this matter and in respect of the upcoming
public hearing upon and the review of the preliminary plat for the Novalane Subdivision,
the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, and, inter alia, subject to input upon the preliminary plat and the final plat
review by the Planning Board, any final stormwater review (including SWPPP approvals
and any conditions listed upon any SPDES general permit), and any findings made under,
or mitigation requirements imposed in relation to, any environmental review, the Town
Board of the Town of Lansing, in satisfaction of the requirements of §505(E)(1) of Local
Law #1 of 2008 and Town Law Article 16, hereby approves the proposed location and
specifications for the proposed roadways and infrastructure as shown upon the Novalane
Preliminary Plat (and in such application’s supporting materials).
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Supervisor
Kathy Miller, duly seconded by Councilperson Edward LaVigne, and put to a roll call vote
with the following results:
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
21, 2015.
APPROVE AUDIT
RESOLUTION 15-38
Councilperson Edward LaVigne moved that the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the
following bills.
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 013
DATED _01/21/2015__
AUDITED VOUCHER #’s _1317 – 1328
PREPAY VOUCHER #’s 1317 – 1328
AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #’s 132 – 134
PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #’s 132 – 134
FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
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GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 12,303.89
HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 6,240.16
LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 0.00
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 83.88
TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 903.29
LANSING SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1, SS3) $ 0.00
HOUSING REHABILITATION (HF) $ 5,000.00
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 014
DATED _01/21/2015__
AUDITED VOUCHER #’s _1330 – 1386
PREPAY VOUCHER #’s 1330 – 1340
AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #’s 135 – 139_
PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #’s 135 – 136 _
FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 50,103.83
HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 35,260.75
LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 1,456.23
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 16,446.00
TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 1,811.56
LANSING SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1, SS3) $ 207.01
DEBT SERVICE (V) $ 0.00
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 001
DATED _01/21/2015__
AUDITED VOUCHER #’s _1 – 53
PREPAY VOUCHER #’s 1 – 5
AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #’s 1 – 4_
PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #’s 0 – 0 _
FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 152,657.22
HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 180,923.44
LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 0.00
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 3,717.28
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TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 36,245.01
LANSING SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1, SS3) $ 109.31
DEBT SERVICE (V) $ 0.00
Supervisor Kathy Miller seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll call
vote:
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
21, 2015.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Doug Dake
Doug praised and congratulated Dan Adinolfi on the work he’s doing on the Water and
Sewer Advisory Board.
He hasn’t met with the Emergency Prepardness Committee yet.
Doug is the new liaison for the Planning Board.
Ruth Hopkins
Ruth reported that she reviewed a copy of the county’s initial look to find efficiencies in our
court system. She stated that Lansing looks pretty good overall. TCCOG will be voting
tomorrow on the next step.
Edward LaVigne
Ed reported the seniors are happy.
He thanked Emily Franco for the Lansing Community Library Updates. It’s good for Emily
to have an opportunity to do this report. They are looking at some updates at the Library.
He is looking forward to seeing the year end budget.
Kathy Miller
Kathy reported that the Town’s Accounting firm of Ciaschi and Dietershagen are here
doing an audit; thanks to Sharon and Sue it is going well.
Sharon Bowman
Sharon reported that the 2013 year-end audit should be completed by mid-February.
Accounting firm Ciaschi and Dietershagen will be back in the spring to do the 2014 audit.
She was checking with Ed regarding his availability for the new personnel committee. If all
three Town Board people are there, she needs to know ahead to do the necessary posting.
Ed will get back to her.
Sharon gave a brief report that Parks and Recreation think they have extra money left. She
explained to them that the books need to be completed before this can be figured out. Ed
stated that we can see the realistic picture once all the bills are paid and then see what
money is actually left, as we need all the information first. Ruth stated she would like to
see this fit into a capital budget process for planning purposes. Sharon will tell Parks and
Recreation the goal is to have the information completed by the February Town Board
meeting.
Monthly Report
The Supervisor submitted her monthly report for the month of December 2014 to all Town
Board Members and to the Town Clerk.
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TOWN COUNSEL REPORT
Attorney Guy Krogh suggested that the Town Board in February should be looking at the
draft of the Local Law that has been discussed several times. He gave information to
Michael Long regarding the PDA Local Law that we did for VCBS and will get his input.
Attorney Guy Krogh will work with Michael Long and Lynn Day.
MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Supervisor Kathy Miller moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS
A CONTRACT AT 7:05 PM. Councilperson Edward LaVigne seconded the motion.
All In Favor - 4 Opposed - 0
MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
Supervisor Kathy Miller moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:15 PM.
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins seconded the motion.
All In Favor - 4 Opposed - 0
ADJOURN MEETING
Meeting adjourned at the call of the Supervisor at 8:15 pm.
Minutes taken by the Deputy Town Clerk and executed by the Town Clerk and Deputy
Town Clerk.
Respectfully submitted,
Lansing Deputy Town Clerk