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January 17, 2024
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REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
January 17, 2024
A Regular Meeting of the Lansing Town Board was held at the Town Hall Board Room,
29 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY, and streamed live on YouTube on the above date at
6:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Ruth Groff, Supervisor, and opened with
the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll call by Deborah K. Munson, Town Clerk,
showed the following to be
PRESENT:
Laurie Hemmings, Councilperson Christine Montague, Councilperson
Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson Ruth Groff, Supervisor
ABSENT: No one absent
ALSO PRESENT: Mike Moseley, Highway Superintendent, Mary Ellen Albrecht,
Bookkeeper, John Zepko, Director of Planning, Mason Molesso, Town Planner, Guy
Krogh, Town Counsel, David Herrick, Town Engineer, Mike Sigler, Tompkins County
Legislature, Judy Drake, Carolyn Greenwald, B. Seam, Jennifer Sok, Abby and Mike
Brown, Dennis Griffin, Bailey Waters, Sophie Scanlon and a few other attendees
RESOLUTION APPOINTING JUDITH DRAKE AS COUNCILPERSON TO
FILL VACANT SEAT
RESOLUTION 24-01
RESOLUTION APPOINTING JUDITH DRAKE AS
COUNCILPERSON TO FILL VACANT SEAT
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, when Councilperson Ruth Groff took the oath of office and was seated as
Town Supervisor upon January 1, 2024, she automatically did and is deemed to have
resigned her position as a Town Board Member (including under rules affecting
compatibility of offices or duties), thus creating a vacancy upon the Town Board; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board, in order to fill such vacancy, needs to appoint a qualified
person to fill such vacancy until the next general or biennial election, and upon
deliberations upon the foregoing, the Town Board has
RESOLVED, that such vacancy be filled by Judith Drake and that she take the oath of
office as soon as reasonably possible to become fully seated to participate in all meetings,
duties, and activities of the Town Board.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Laurie Hemmings, and
put to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Laurie Hemmings – Aye Councilperson Christine Montague – Aye
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Ruth Groff – Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
January 17, 2024.
OATH OF OFFICE - JUDITH DRAKE
Town Clerk Deborah Munson performed the Oath of Office with new Councilperson
Judith Drake.
CONSENT AGENDA
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a. MOTION AUTHORIZING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN 2024 CORNELL
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF TOMPKINS COUNTY AGREEMENT
MOTION M24-01
MOTION AUTHORIZING TOWN OF LANSING SUPERVISOR
TO SIGN 2024 CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OF
TOMPKINS COUNTY AGREEMENT
Motion authorizing Town of Lansing Supervisor to sign 2024 Cornell Cooperative
Extension of Tompkins County and Town of Lansing Agreement, Term of Agreement
January 1 through December 31, 2024.
b. MOTION APPROVING SUSAN BROCK, ESQ., AS SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR
THE TOWN OF LANSING FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR 2024
MOTION M24-02
MOTION APPROVING SUSAN BROCK, ESQ., AS SPECIAL COUNSEL
FOR THE TOWN OF LANSING FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR 2024
Motion to approve Susan Brock, Esq., as special counsel for the Town of Lansing for
2024 for legal services for the Town when Attorney Guy Krogh has a conflict of interest
or otherwise requires backup.
c. RESOLUTION UPDATING EMPLOYEE HEATHER DRIES’ POSITION AND
JOB CLASSIFICATION TO CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
RESOLUTION 24-02
RESOLUTION UPDATING EMPLOYEE HEATHER DRIES’ POSITION
AND JOB CLASSIFICATION TO CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, to address staffing and responsibilities of the Codes and Planning
Department, the Town has elected to promote Heather Dries to the position of Code
Enforcement Officer. Heather has been working as a Code Enforcement Officer-Trainee
and meets the qualifications for Code Enforcement Officer; so, upon due consideration
and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Town Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED
as follows:
1. Effective January 18, 2024, Heather Dries is hereby appointed as the Code
Enforcement Officer, with the same Town perquisites and benefits as are
available to all employees of the town and to such position. This position is in the
competitive class and shall remain provisional until qualified per NYS and
Tompkins County Civil Service Rules.
2. This appointment is a full-time appointment, at 36.5 hours per week.
3. The hourly wage is hereby set and approved at $28.78 per hour, Grade 7, Step 2.
4. The probationary period for such appointment is hereby set at 26 weeks.
5. The Town Clerk shall administer the oath of office for such appointment.
6. The Town Personnel Officer be and hereby is authorized to make such changes to
the Town’s employment and civil service rosters and file required civil service
forms to place into immediate effect such changes and these resolutions, including
by the filing of form MSD 428, if required.
d. RESOLUTION UPDATING EMPLOYEE JENNIFER SCHENCK’S POSITION
AND JOB CLASSIFICATION TO ACCOUNTANT
RESOLUTION 24-03
RESOLUTION UPDATING EMPLOYEE JENNIFER SCHENCK’S POSITION
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AND JOB CLASSIFICATION TO ACCOUNTANT
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, to address staffing and responsibilities of the Town of Lansing Supervisor’s
Office, the Town has elected to promote Jennifer Schenck to the position of Accountant.
Jennifer was hired as an Information Aide in the Supervisor’s Office and meets the
qualifications for Accountant; so upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of
Lansing Town Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED as follows:
1. Effective January 18, 2024, Jennifer Schenck is hereby appointed as the
Accountant, with the same Town perquisites and benefits as are available to all
employees of the Town and to such position. This position is in the competitive
class and shall remain provisional until qualified per NYS and Tompkins County
Civil Service Rules.
2. This appointment is a full-time appointment, at 36.5 hours per week.
3. The hourly wage is hereby set and approved at $35.16 per hour, Grade 7, Step 6.
4. The probationary period for such appointment is hereby set at 26 weeks.
5. The Town Personnel Officer be and hereby is authorized to make such changes to
the Town’s employment and civil service rosters and file required civil service
forms to place into immediate effect such changes and these resolutions, including
by the filing of form MSD 428, if required.
e. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING EXECUTION OF 2024
HIGHWAY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION 24-04
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING EXECUTION OF
2024 HIGHWAY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, through its Steward in Fall of 2023, the Highway Association, as a
recognized employee bargaining unit, requested bargaining to update the existing
Collective Bargaining Agreement (the “Agreement”) and cover a new term, January 1,
2024 to December 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, representatives of the bargaining unit and the Town duly met and bargained
the terms, conditions of employment in, and the final language of such proposed
“Agreement”, and the parties tentatively agreed upon the final form of said Agreement;
and
WHEREAS, the bargaining unit duly met and approved by majority vote the Agreement
and has requested that the Town now proceed to do the same, and the Agreement having
been submitted to the Town Board for review and approval prior to and at this meeting,
and the Town Board having deliberated thereupon, now, upon motion duly made the
Town Board of the Town of Lansing has duly RESOLVED as follows:
1. The Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Town of Lansing and Lansing
Highway Association, dated January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, be and hereby
is accepted and approved.
2. The Town Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to execute the same by, for, on
behalf of, and in the name of the Town of Lansing.
f. RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
TOWN OF LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION / TRAILS WORKING
GROUP
RESOLUTION 24-05
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RESOLUTION APPOINTING AND REAPPOINTING MEMBERS
TO THE TOWN OF LANSING PARKS AND
RECREATION/TRAILS WORKING GROUP
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, on July 19, 2017, and as is set forth in the updated 2018 Comprehensive
Plan, the Town Board approved and authorized Resolution 17-99 for the Creation and
Initial Funding of a Capital Reserve Fund for Parklands and Trailways Planning and
Development, Related Land and Use Rights Acquisitions, and Related General
Equipment, Materials and Construction Funding; and
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2019, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing adopted
Resolution 19-160 creating the Parks and Recreation / Trails Committee; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2023, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing adopted
Resolution 23-70 amending the name of the group to the Parks, Recreation and Trails
Working Group and increased the number of members to twelve; and
WHEREAS, the Parks, Recreation and Trails Working Group is needed to perform
certain functions for the Town and to act in an advisory capacity in helping to enhance
active and passive recreational opportunities for residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the following applicants, in the judgment of the Town Board, are qualified
to serve again on the Parks, Recreation and Trails Working Group and are appointed to
terms of membership, subject to reappointment, and the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby:
RESOLVED, that the following people be reappointed to the Parks, Recreation and Trails
Working Group with terms to expire December 31, 2025: Patrick Tyrrell, Jack Young,
Laura Morse and Ruth Hopkins; and
RESOLVED, that the following persons be appointed to the Parks, Recreation and Trails
Working Group with a term to expire on December 31, 2025: Carolyn Greenwald
(Village of Lansing) and Kristin Hopkins (Lansing Central School District).
g. RESOLUTION APPOINTING JUDY DRAKE AS TOWN OF LANSING
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE TOMPKINS COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES
BOARD
RESOLUTION 24-06
RESOLUTION APPOINTING JUDY DRAKE AS TOWN OF
LANSING REPRESENTATIVE TO THE TOMPKINS
COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES BOARD
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, Judy Drake has stated her interest in being appointed for the term January
18, 2024 to December 31, 2025 and has submitted her Tompkins County Advisory Board
Application; and
WHEREAS, upon consideration and deliberation upon the same, the Town Board of the
Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that Judy Drake be and is hereby appointed as Town of Lansing
Representative to the Tompkins County Youth Services Board, for the term January 18,
2024 to December 31, 2025, to serve at the pleasure of this Board.
h. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2022 YEAR END INDEPENDENT OUTSIDE
FINANCIAL REPORT AND AUDIT OF TOWN OPERATIONS, PROCEDURES,
FUNDS, CASH HANDLING PROCEDURES AND ACCOUNTS
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RESOLUTION 24-07
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE 2022 YEAR END INDEPENDENT
OUTSIDE FINANCIAL REPORT AND AUDIT OF TOWN OPERATIONS,
PROCEDURES, FUNDS, CASH HANDLING PROCEDURES AND ACCOUNTS
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town has received and reviewed the 2022 Year End Independent
Outside Audit of Town functions, cash management policies, accounts and protocols; and
WHEREAS, Insero & Co prepared the financial report and audit, and it was given to the
Town Board for review; and
WHEREAS, upon deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has
hereby
RESOLVED, that such 2022 Year End Independent Outside Audit Report be and hereby
is approved.
SEQRA: Type II Action.
i. RESOLUTION APPROVING TWO AIA AGREEMENTS WITH COLLIERS
ENGINEERING TO PROCEED WITH DESIGNS AND NEXT STEPS FOR THE
TOWN HIGHWAY PROJECT
RESOLUTION 24-08
RESOLUTION APPROVING TWO AIA AGREEMENTS WITH COLLIERS
ENGINEERING TO PROCEED WITH DESIGNS AND NEXT STEPS FOR THE
TOWN HIGHWAY PROJECT
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town has been working for over a year with Bergmann-Colliers
Engineering (“Colliers”) respecting the highway building and the completion of the
design phase was fully completed such that the Town Board requested that the Highway
Building Working Committee proceed to develop, review, negotiate and review the AIA
agreement to advance to the design and bidding phases of the project; and
WHEREAS, a negative declaration was issued under SEQRA for this project, and an
examination of the FEAF and findings thereunder reveal that nothing in these contracts or
the design they are intended to implement has changed or been affected by the passage of
time such that a new or supplemental review is indicated or required, such that the
existing negative declaration is continued; and
WHEREAS, Colliers submitted a draft agreement that the committee negotiated and
eventually unanimously recommended for approval to the Town Board, along and
together with a supplemental AIA agreement to properly tie this design piece into the
master AIA B102-2017 agreement already executed between the Town and Colliers dated
December 15, 2020; and
WHEREAS, upon a review and deliberation upon each of the foregoing proposals as
presented to this meeting, the Town Board has hereby:
RESOLVED, that the final and agreed upon form of the AIA B201-2017 (Project Design
and Construction Services Agreements) between the Town and Colliers be and hereby is
approved, and Town Supervisor may execute the same by, for, in the name of, and on
behalf of the Town of Lansing; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the final and agreed upon form of the G802-2017 (base master
contract amendment to add the B201 Design Services to the scope of agreement) between
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the Town and Colliers be and hereby is approved, and Town Supervisor may execute the
same by, for, in the name of, and on behalf of the Town of Lansing.
j. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE BY LEASE-FINANCE
AGREEMENT OF CASE 821G WHEEL LOADER
RESOLUTION 24-09
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE BY
LEASE-FINANCE AGREEMENT OF CASE 821G WHEEL LOADER
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board.
WHEREAS, in accord with budgeted appropriations for the Highway Department and
compliance with the Town’s Procurement Policy and General Municipal Law § 103 and §
109-b, the Town and the Town Highway Superintendent have examined the acquisition of
a Case 821G wheel loader using a 5-year equipment lease-finance agreement, using
approved Sourcewell bid list pricing through town and state-approved piggybacking, and
the Town Highway Superintendent has recommended that the lease-finance acquisition
be made at a gross purchase price of $272,274.36, with a net purchase price of
$122,274.36 and a $150,000 down payment by trade-in on the existing wheel loader, with
the net purchase price balance being paid through an equipment lease -finance agreement
through NCL Governmental Capital Leasing, per NCL Sourcewell Contract # 011620-
NCL; and
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has examined and analyzed the overall
cost of other purchasing options and other financing options, and has recommended to the
Town Board that the desired equipment be acquired per the above bid specifications,
financed by a 5-year lease financing agreement structured per the above with National
Cooperative Leasing at a rate of 7.28% and with annual lease payments each year of
$27,622.78, all pursuant to certain agreements described more fully below as submitted
to the Town Board and hereby approved; and
WHEREAS, as a finance lease, the requirements of General Municipal Law (“GML”) §
109-b and related rules of the OSC were triggered, and such matters were also duly
examined by Town officers and employees, and these agreements and this lease/financing
recommendation duly so recommended for Town Board approval as based upon an
examination of overall lease-financing costs, overall closing and interest costs, an
amortization of goods schedule, and other matters requiring examination pursuant to said
GML § 109-b and the NYS Comptroller’s regulations thereunder, which examination has
been reported as duly undertaken and completed, and an evaluation of financing
alternatives has been prepared by Town officers and employees demonstrating financing
alternatives and the criteria used to evaluate these alternatives, all in accord with 2
NYCRR § 39.2, including an examination of the actual purchase price of the products
purchased, with principal and interest amounts stated and deemed duly incorporated in
this resolution and such agreements, all along and together with the requirements of
Local Finance Law § 11.00; and
WHEREAS, it is found that the Period of Probably Usefulness (PPU) for this equipment
is well beyond the 5-year term of the lease and that no referendum is required under the
Local Finance Law, Town Law, or the General Municipal Law (or regulations) as a result
of this financing and its related agreements; and
WHEREAS, the lease-finance rate and costs were compared to current bond and BAN
lending rates, and Statutory Installment Bond (“SIB”) rates, and while the interest rate on
the lease is higher than bond and SIB rates (and even greater than canvassed BAN rates),
when the overall cost of factoring in bond approvals and bond anticipation notes and
resolutions, and related expenses, are considered, together with the savings from not
having to sell or auction the existing equipment, and the benefit of a higher trade-in value
that would be historically received at auctions or alternate sales methods, the overall
finance and transactional costs for this lease finance option become the most cost
effective option by several thousand dollars over the 5-year life of this transaction; and
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WHEREAS, given the public interest to be served by such equipment, the reduced time
of acquisition and fulfillment, and the overall lower cost of an operating lease (or an
installment payment agreement per GML § 109-b), the Town has found, and hereby again
expressly finds and declares, that it is in the public and best interests of the Town to
execute the purchase agreement for the subject equipment and the lease financing
agreement with National Cooperative Leasing in the form as presented to this meeting,
subject to the below-stated executory clause being made applicable to such transaction;
and
WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation upon the foregoing, the Town
Board of the Town of Lansing resolves as follows:
1. The Town Board hereby finds and declares that: (i) all state and local procurement
requirements were duly met; (ii) the execution of these agreements will not result in the
Town exceeding the limits of its borrowing capacity nor the limits set forth in GML 109 -
b(6) and 2 NYCRR 19.5(c), as applicable; and (iii) that the execution and performance of
these agreements and the National Cooperative Leasing (“Lease-Lender”) agreements is
in the public interest.
2. The Purchase Agreement with Seller and the lease finance transaction with the
Lease-Lender be and each is duly approved, subject to the inclusion of the following
clause in each and both agreements as required by law:
“This contract shall be deemed executory only to the extent of monies
appropriated and available for the purpose of the contract, and no liability on
account thereof shall be incurred by the political subdivision beyond the amount
of such monies. The installment purchase contract is not a general obligation of
the Town of Lansing. Neither the full faith and credit nor the taxing power of the
Town of Lansing is pledged to the payment of any amount due or to become due
under such installment purchase contract. It is understood that neither this contract
nor any representation by any public employee or officer creates any legal or
moral obligation to appropriate or make monies available for the purpose of the
contract."
3. The aforesaid Agreements may hereafter be duly executed severally by either the
Town Supervisor or the Town Highway Superintendent by, for, in the name of, and on
behalf of the Town of Lansing.
4. No payment under the Agreements may be hereafter made, financed by, or drawn
from any proceeds of obligations issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law, other than
the proceeds of revenue anticipation notes, tax anticipation notes, or budget notes.
5. This is a tax-exempt transaction and no charges for sales or use taxes shall be
permitted or charged against the Town of Lansing.
6. This resolution is not subject to referendum per applicable rules of the GML and
the Local Finance Law, as applied; and this action is a Type II Action under SEQRA such
that no environmental review is required.
k. RESOLUTION APPROVING IworQ SYSTEMS CONTRACT AND PROPOSAL
FOR SOFTWARE AND DATABASE SERVICES
RESOLUTION 24-10
RESOLUTION APPROVING IworQ SYSTEMS CONTRACT AND
PROPOSAL FOR SOFTWARE AND DATABASE SERVICES
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has examined purchasing a software
tracking and database management system that tracks and logs parts, inventories, repairs,
mileage, routings, time, fuel usages, maintenance schedules, and like matters, which
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systems are cloud-based and hosted on the NIST rated AWS GovCloud, and which
system will save dozens to hundreds of hours of manually inputted data over the span of
any given year, as well as give real -time inventory reports to assist in purchasing and
inventorying; and
WHEREAS, IworQ Systems, Inc., is the selected provider and has submitted to the
Town its Service Agreement, Order Form, and schedule of implementation and set-up
services, and the Highway Department negotiated a $1,000 installation discount, and the
contract has been reviewed by the Town Attorney; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the system over its 3-year term will be covered by the existing
budgetary allocations to the DA5130.400 and DB5110.400 funds, as it is and has been
estimated by the Highway Department that the cost of this system will be offset by the
savings on parts inventory, accurate fuel accounting, and labor costs and, upon
deliberation thereupon and subject to final approval of minor changes desired by the
Highway Superintendent, the said contract and services agreement is approved, and
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves such contract and the Town Supervisor, on
consent of the Highway Superintendent as to the final version of the IworQ Service
Agreement, be and hereby is authorized to execute such contract and related documents
by, for, and in the name of the Town of Lansing.
l. RESOLUTION APPROVING FROST SOLUTIONS CONTRACT AND
PROPOSAL FOR HARDWARE AND SERVICES
RESOLUTION 24-11
RESOLUTION APPROVING FROST SOLUTIONS CONTRACT
AND PROPOSAL FOR HARDWARE AND SERVICES
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has examined purchasing two hardware
stations to undertake real-time weather monitoring that will connect to regional software
systems that provide similar data from other locally participating municipalities, and the
use of such a system will enhance roadway safety, lead to prompter response times, and
save significant amounts of money by helping to avoid highway department call-ins and
ride-outs to inspect roads, as well as the fuel and vehicle mileage so incurred; and
WHEREAS, Frost Solutions is the selected provider and it has submitted to the Town
(and to other nearby municipalities) its terms and pricing sheets, and the contract has
been reviewed by the Town Attorney; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the system over its 2-year term will be covered by the existing
budgetary allocations to the DA and DB funds, as it is and has been estimated by the
Highway Department that the cost of this system will be offset by the savings on call-ins,
labor, fuel, and ride out expenses, such that, upon deliberation thereupon and subject to
final approval of minor changes desired by the Highway Superintendent, the said contract
and service solution is approved, and therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves such contract and the Town Supervisor, on
consent of the Highway Superintendent as to the final version of the Order Form and
Master Service Agreement, be and hereby is authorized to execute such contract and
related documents by, for, and in the name of the Town of Lansing.
m. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE TOWN OF LANSING
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION 24-12
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RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE TOWN OF LANSING
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, in November of 2017, and as is set forth in the updated 2018
Comprehensive Plan, the Town approved creating a Conservation Advisory Council to
perform certain functions for the Town and to act in an advisory capacity under General
Municipal Law § 239-x; and
WHEREAS, on January 16, 2019, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing adopted
Resolution 19-49 creating the Conservation Advisory Council (hereinafter termed
“Council” or “CAC”) under authority granted to the Town by General Municipal Law
Section 239-x; and
WHEREAS, on December 15, 2021, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing adopted
Resolution 21-167 expanding the CAC membership to a maximum of nine (9) members
under authority granted to the Town by General Municipal Law Section 239-x; and
WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Town
Board, the following candidates, in the judgment of the Town Board, are qualified to
continue to serve on the CAC and now therefore be it RESOLVED as follows:
1. Edward Dubovi is reappointed to the Town of Lansing Conservation Advisory
Council with a term to expire December 31, 2025.
2. John Fleming is reappointed to the Town of Lansing Conservation Advisory
Council with a term to expire December 31, 2025.
3. Todd Walter is reappointed to the Town of Lansing Conservation Advisory
Council with a term to expire December 31, 2025.
4. Member Edward Dubovi will serve as Chairperson effective January 1, 2024
through December 31, 2024.
n. CONSENT AGENDA MOTIONS M24-01 – M24-02 AND RESOLUTIONS
24-02 – 24-12
RESOLUTION 24-13
CONSENT AGENDA MOTIONS M24-01 – M24-02 AND
RESOLUTIONS 24-02 – 24-12
RESOLVED, that the Consent Agenda Motions M24-01 – M24-02 and Resolutions
24-02 – 24-12, are hereby approved as presented and amended, and
The question of the adoption of such proposed Consent Agenda Motions and Resolutions
were duly motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson
Christine Montague, and put to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Judy Drake – Aye Councilperson Laurie Hemmings – Aye
Councilperson Christine Montague – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye
Supervisor Ruth Groff – Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Motions and Resolutions were approved, carried, and duly
adopted on January 17, 2024.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR – COMMENTS
No one addressed the Town Board.
2024 TOWN BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS
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The following Resolutions were duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
RESOLUTION 24-14
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 31, 2024 a copy of the report to the State Comptroller
required by Section 30 of the General Municipal Law.
RESOLUTION 24-15
RESOLVED, that the Municipal Crime Policy be obtained and underwritten by
NYMIR and be approved as to the following additional amounts for the following
public officers: (i) $30,000.00 for Court Clerks; (ii) $30,000.00 for the Town
Bookkeeper and Accountant, and Information Aide, if any; and (iii)
$1,165,000.00 for the Lansing Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk.
RESOLUTION 24-16
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor appoints the Fire Chief and Company Captains
of the Town as Superintendent of Fires, and Alternate Superintendent of Fires.
RESOLUTION 24-17
RESOLVED, that Harris Beach PLLC be approved as Bond Counsel for the
Town, and that they be consulted on an as needed basis.
RESOLUTION 24-18
RESOLVED, that the Tompkins Community Bank, HSBC, M&T Bank,
JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Cayuga Lake National Bank be designated as the
depositories for the Town of Lansing.
RESOLUTION 24-19
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING APPOINTMENT OF
JOSEPH WETMORE AS DEPUTY SUPERVISOR AND
FIXING 2024 SALARY THEREFOR
WHEREAS, a Deputy Supervisor is needed in case the Supervisor is ill or unable
to act in her position exists, having been created in the past by the Town Board;
and
WHEREAS, the position of Deputy Supervisor needs to be filled for the year
2024 and Supervisor Ruth Groff has appointed Joseph Wetmore as Deputy
Supervisor, and Town Law § 42 requires the Town Board to fix the compensation
therefor; and
WHEREAS, currently there is no salary incident to the appointment; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
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RESOLVED, that Joseph Wetmore is acknowledged as Deputy Supervisor to
serve at the pleasure of the Town Supervisor, such being initially intended as an
annual appointment, to act on behalf of the Supervisor if she is ill or unable to act
in her position, and the sum of $-0- be and hereby is approved as compensation
incident to such office.
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk shall administer the oath of office for such
position.
RESOLUTION 24-20
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, and Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, be
authorized to sign checks drawn on all accounts at Tompkins Community Bank
and Cayuga Lake National Bank except the Justice, Town Clerk, and Lansing
Receiver of Taxes Accounts. The Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk be
authorized to sign checks on the Town Clerk’s and the Lansing Receiver of Taxes
accounts at Cayuga Lake National Bank. The Town Justices be authorized to sign
checks on the Town Justice accounts at the Tompkins Community Bank; and it is
further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Bookkeeper, and Accountant be authorized to
make transfers on all Town accounts and wire transfers that are necessary
throughout the year except for the Lansing Receiver of Taxes checking and
savings accounts, the Town Clerk’s checking account and the Town Justice
accounts at the Tompkins Community Bank and Cayuga Lake National Bank; and
it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk be authorized to
make transfers on the Lansing Receiver of Taxes checking and savings accounts
that are necessary throughout the year at Cayuga Lake National Bank; and it is
further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Bookkeeper, and Accountant are hereby
authorized to use the services provided by the Tompkins Community Bank
entitled “Treasury Management” on all Town accounts except the Town Justice
accounts; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, Bookkeeper, and Accountant are hereby
authorized to use internet banking services provided by the Cayuga Lake National
Bank except for the Town Clerk’s checking, Lansing Receiver of Taxes checking
and savings accounts; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk and Information Aide in
the Clerk’s Office, are hereby authorized to use the services provided by the
Tompkins Community Bank entitled “Treasury Management” and Cayuga Lake
National Bank internet banking services for the Lansing Water District checking
accounts; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk and Information Aide in
the Clerk’s Office, are hereby authorized to use internet banking services
provided by Cayuga Lake National Bank on the Town Clerk’s checking account,
Lansing Receiver of Taxes checking and savings accounts; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk, and Information Aide in
the Clerk’s Office are authorized to make inquiries on the Lansing Water District
checking accounts and the Court Clerks are authorized to make inquiries on the
Town Justice accounts.
RESOLUTION 24-21
RESOLVED, that the Robert’s Rules of Order (for deliberative assemblies, 11th
Edition) are followed, however: (i) voting be in alphabetical order (by last name)
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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 24-22
RESOLVED, that the Lansing Town Board will hold the Regular Town Board
Meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM except for the
February (due to AOT training) and June (due to Holiday) meetings which will be
held on the fourth Wednesday of those months. Meetings will be held at the Town
Hall Board Room, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York. Two additional budget
meetings will be held on Wednesday, September 25th and November 6th, 6:30 PM.
Special meetings will be held as needed.
RESOLUTION 24-23
RESOLVED, the public will be given the opportunity to address the Town Board
(up to three minutes per person) on any issue of concern, near the beginning of
every regular Town Board meeting. Immediately after the public comment
period, each Town Board member will be given two minutes to respond to public
comment(s). The post-public comment discussion will be limited to the members
of the Town Board, unless the Town Board waives this rule by majority vote.
RESOLUTION 24-24
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 24-25
RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent be authorized to purchase
equipment, tools and implements not to exceed the amount of $5,000.00 per
purchase without prior notice or approval.
RESOLUTION 24-26
RESOLVED, that the vouchers for claims for the General Fund, Highway Fund,
Capital Projects, Drainage Districts, Lighting Districts, Sewer Districts, Water
Districts, and Trust and Agency be presented and audited in accordance with the
Town Law Article 8, and any related provisions, rules or regulations of the State
Comptroller, said presentation and audit to take place by the Town Board at each
Regular Town Board meeting.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accord with the certification and other
requirements of Town Law §118, the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to
make payment upon utility bills and postage prior to the audit of vouchers
conducted pursuant to Town Law §118 (2).
RESOLUTION 24-27
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be named Budget Officer and that the
Accountant be named Co-Budget Officer for the year 2024 to serve at the
pleasure of the Town Board.
RESOLUTION 24-28
RESOLVED, that the annual salaries for Town Officers as compiled in the
General Town Budget for 2024 be as follows:
Supervisor Ruth Groff $30,306.00
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore $ 9,741.00
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Councilperson Laurie Hemmings $ 9,741.00
Councilperson Christine Montague $ 9,741.00
Councilperson Judy Drake $ 9,741.00
Highway Superintendent Michael Moseley $89,196.00
Town Justice John Howell $22,248.72
Town Justice Maura Kennedy-Smith $22,248.72
Town Clerk Deborah K. Munson $56,243.00
and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be authorized to pay the above salaries.
RESOLUTION 24-29
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby establishes the following standard
hours per month, as required for determination of retirement benefits for
Town Officials:
7.3 hours/day 36.5 hours/week
Court Clerk, Senior Court Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk, Accountant, Code
Enforcement Officer, Information Aides in Code Office, Recreation Office, and
Town Clerk’s Office
8 hours/day 40 hours/week
Bookkeeper, Town Clerk, Parks & Recreation Supervisor, Zoning/Code/Fire
Enforcement Officer, Director of Planning, Town Planner, Highway
Superintendent, Deputy Highway Superintendent, Secretary to the Highway
Superintendent, Motor Equipment Operator, Mechanic, and Laborer
Town Justice *based on a 6 hr/day 33 hrs/month
Councilperson *based on a 6 hr/day 41.04 hrs/month
Supervisor *based on a 6 hr/day 80 hrs/month
* Part-Time & Seasonal Employees are based on a 6-hour workday as established
by the Town Board Resolution dated August 1, 1990.
RESOLUTION 24-30
RESOLUTION HIRING PART TIME SEASONAL EMPLOYEES FOR
PARKS & RECREATION AND CAMPGROUND MANAGER
FOR THE TOWN OF LANSING
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town
Board:
WHEREAS, there is a need for twelve (12) Part Time Seasonal Laborers; twelve
(12) Part Time Lifeguard positions, and twelve (12) Part Time Recreation
Assistant positions at the Town of Lansing, and
WHEREAS, acceptable and qualified candidates will be identified and selected
by the Parks and Recreation Supervisor, and are therefore proposed to be hired to
fulfill such job requirements; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for a Part Time Seasonal Worker position for Myers
Park Campground Manager at the Town of Lansing; and
WHEREAS, an acceptable and qualified candidate will be identified and selected
by the Parks and Recreation Supervisor to fill the Myers Park Campground
Manager position, and are therefore proposed to be hired to fulfill such job
requirements; and
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WHEREAS, said positions have been classified and deemed as Civil Service
Seasonal Worker positions by the Tompkins County Department of Personnel;
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing Supervisor has recommended that the above
positions be filled at the Town of Lansing; and
WHEREAS, upon a review and discussion of the matter, the Town Board of the
Town of Lansing has hereby:
RESOLVED, that the Parks and Recreation Supervisor is hereby approved to hire
seasonal Laborers, Lifeguards and Recreation Assistants employees, in the Parks
and Recreation Department, at a pay grade not to exceed $30.00/hour; and it is
further
RESOLVED, that a Myers Park Campground Manager hereby is approved to be
employed as a Part Time Seasonal Campground Manager Worker at a rate of
$300.00 per week effective May 1, 2024; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the appropriate Town officer be and hereby is authorized to
make such changes to the Towns’ employment and civil service rosters, to file the
required Civil Service forms to effect such changes per this Resolution, and to file
Form 428s, if required.
RESOLUTION 24-31
RESOLUTION APPROVING HIRING OF A SEASONAL
LANSING HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE AS NEEDED
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town
Board:
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent had included the hiring of a
seasonal employee to assist with the increased workload of the Highway
Department in the summer in his annual budget funding, and such funds were
approved as part of the 2024 budget; and
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has been principally placed in charge of
making recommendations to the Town Board and final decisions relating to the
filing of such positions, including the selection of candidates and the setting of
appropriate pay rates and terms of employment; and
WHEREAS, and after due deliberation upon this matter, be it now hereby
RESOLVED as follows:
1. That one seasonal laborer position be and hereby is approved to be filled
by the selection of the Highway Superintendent of and for the Highway
Department, effective March 1st, 2024 at a rate of pay not to exceed $23.68
per hour per position, and upon such reasonable terms as the Deputy Highway
Superintendent shall so select.
2. The Town Personnel Officer be and hereby is authorized to make such
changes to the Town’s employment and civil service rosters and file required
civil service forms to place into immediate effect such changes and these
resolutions, including by the filing of form MSD 428, if required.
RESOLUTION 24-32
RESOLVED, that the Supervisor, with Town Board input, may direct the
investment of general funds, special district funds, and highway money not
obligated or required for immediate expenditure or distribution, in United States
Treasury Bills, savings accounts, time deposit or time certificates of deposit
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through the Town’s official depository banks, with said deposits or investments to
be payable or redeemable at the option of the Supervisor within such times as the
proceeds may be needed to meet expenditures for which the moneys were
provided, all pursuant to the provisions of the Investment Policy of the Town.
RESOLUTION 24-33
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk and Information Aide in
the Clerk’s Office are authorized to issue Accessible Parking Permits.
RESOLUTION 24-34
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Journal be designated as the official newspaper for
the Town of Lansing.
RESOLUTION 24-35
RESOLVED, that the following appointments made by the Supervisor be
accepted:
2024 – LIAISONS
Agricultural & Farmland Protection
Committee
Joseph Wetmore Town Board
Judy Drake (Alternate) Town Board
Crystal Buck Cornell Coop. Ext.
Christine Hass Planning Board
Conserva1tion Advisory Council
(CAC)
Ruth Groff Town Board
Judy Drake (Alternate) Town Board
Fire Department Judy Drake Town Board
Lansing Housing Authority (LHA) Christine Montague Town Board
Laurie Hemmings (Alternate) Town Board
Planning Board Joseph Wetmore Town Board
Water & Sewer Working Group Ruth Groff Town Board
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Judy Drake Town Board
Joe Wetmore (Alternate) Town Board
2024 COMMITTEES – MEMBERS
Bolton Point (Commissioners) Joseph Wetmore Town Board
Mike Moseley Town Resident
Broadband Committee Joseph Wetmore Town Board
Cayuga Lake Watershed
Management Plan Intermunicipal
Organization (CWIO)
Christine Montague Town Board
Tom Vawter (Alternate) Town Resident
Cayuga Medical Center Laurie Hemmings Town Board
Christine Montague (Alternate) Town Board
Friends of Lansing Center Trail Patrick Tyrrell
Parks &
Recreation
Department
Friends of Salt Point Patrick Tyrrell
Parks &
Recreation
Department
Greater Tompkins County Municipal
Health Insurance Consortium
(GTCMHIC)
Mary Ellen Albrecht Supervisor's Office
Ruth Groff (Alternate) Town Board
Ithaca Tompkins County
Transportation Council (ITCTC)
Ruth Groff Town Board
John Zepko (Alternate) Planning
Department
Lansing Community Library Laurie Hemmings Town Board
Ruth Groff (Alternate) Town Board
Lansing Parks, Recreation & Trails Ruth Groff Town Board
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Working Group
Patrick Tyrrell
Parks &
Recreation
Department
Lansing Youth Services Laurie Hemmings Town Board
Tompkins County Environmental
Management Council (EMC) VACANT
Tompkins County Council of
Governments (TCCOG)
Ruth Groff Town Board
Joseph Wetmore (Alternate) Town Board
Tompkins County Youth Board Patrick Tyrrell
Parks &
Recreation
Department
Judy Drake (Alternate) Town Board
Tompkins County Youth Services Judy Drake Town Board
RESOLUTION 24-36
RESOLVED, that Bookkeeper be appointed voting member for the Greater
Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium’s Board of Directors,
and Town Supervisor be appointed as alternate, while Bookkeeper Officer shall
serve as delegate to the Joint Committee on Plan Structure and Design for the year
2024.
RESOLUTION 24-37
RESOLVED, that the Town Board appoints, the Highway Superintendent, Parks
& Recreation Supervisor, Bookkeeper or Accountant, Town Clerk, Senior Court
Clerk, Director of Planning, one Town Board Member selected from among the
Town Board, and Town Supervisor to the Workplace Violence Threat Assessment
Team and direct them to complete the annually required workplace audit by
October 1, 2024.
RESOLUTION 24-38
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby appoint
Insero & Co. as the Town Accountant(s) for the year 2024, upon further review,
with the Town to obtain services on an as needed and upon request basis.
RESOLUTION 24-39
RESOLVED, that the Town Engineer for the Town of Lansing be David A.
Herrick, P.E., of T.G. Miller, P.C., and he and his firm be consulted on an as
needed basis.
RESOLUTION 24-40
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing will be attending the New York State
Association of Towns Conference and Training Session in February and the
Annual Meeting scheduled for February 18-21, 2024; and
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 Ruth Groff as voting delegate, and Councilperson Joseph Wetmore as
its alternate voting delegate.
RESOLUTION 24-41
AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING OF HIGHWAY SERVICES WITH
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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 24-42
RESOLVED, that the 2024 Agreement for the Expenditure of Highway Moneys
be approved and signed by the Town Board, Town Supervisor, and Town
Highway Superintendent.
RESOLUTION 24-43
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk’s Office be the official depositories for all
Town Accounts except the Town Justice Accounts.
RESOLUTION 24-44
RESOLVED, as follows:
1. The Town Clerk’s Office will accept payments by cash, check, or credit card
for all services in the Town Clerk’s Office. Payments for water/sewer and
taxes may be made by credit card or e-check on the Town of Lansing’s
website.
2. The Parks and Recreation Department accepts payments by cash, check, or
credit card. Payments for recreation programs, camping, and pavilions may
be made by credit card on the Town of Lansing’s Recreation Department
website.
3. The Highway and Planning Department accepts payments by cash, check or
credit card. Payments for permits and fees may be made by credit card on the
Town of Lansing’s OpenGov website.
4. The Lansing Court Office accepts payments by cash, credit card, certified
bank check, or money order.
5. The Town Clerk’s Office, Court, Planning, Highway and Parks & Recreation
Departments have a separate processing fee for paying by credit card or e-
check which said fee is paid by the person using the credit card or e-check.
6. The banking agreement is approved and each year the service cost will be
examined to determine whether the service should be bid or shopped.
7. The deposits may be made remotely by using digital check scanners from
Tompkins Community Bank or Cayuga Lake National Bank.
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RESOLUTION 24-45
RESOLVED, that the charge for a check to the Town, returned from the bank
unpaid, is $20.00.
RESOLUTION 24-46
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 ($75.00), one (1) for Town Clerk ($200.00) and one (1) for
Receiver of Taxes ($200.00).
RESOLVED, that the Parks and Recreation Supervisor is appointed the keeper
and auditor of the Petty Cash Fund in the Parks and Recreation Department
($400.00).
RESOLVED, that the Bookkeeper is appointed the keeper and auditor of the
Petty Cash Fund in the Supervisor’s Office ($250.00).
RESOLVED, that the Senior Court Clerk is appointed the keeper and auditor of
the Petty Cash Fund in the Court Office ($50.00).
RESOLUTION 24-47
RESOLVED, that the salaries for the public officers that are a member of the
Town of Lansing Planning Board will be paid $800 with the December vouchers.
The Lansing Planning Board Chairperson will be paid $1,550 with the December
vouchers. If a member is appointed after January 1st or resigns prior to December
31st, their pay will be prorated based on the number of full months of service.
They will be paid with the December vouchers.
RESOLUTION 24-48
RESOLVED, that the salaries for the public officers that are a member of the
Town of Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals will be paid $450 with the December
vouchers. The Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson will be paid $850
with the December vouchers. If a member is appointed after January 1st or
resigns prior to December 31st, their pay will be prorated based on the number of
full months of service. They will be paid with the December vouchers.
RESOLUTION 24-49
RESOLVED, that, subject to training requirements and formal resolutions for
reappointment, the following residents are members of the Town of Lansing
Planning Board and the Chairperson is Al Fiorille and the Vice Chairperson is
Sandra Dennis Conlon.
Larry Sharpsteen (12/31/24), Al Fiorille (12/31/25), Dean Shea (12/31/26),
Sandra Dennis Conlon (12/31/27), Thomas Butler (12/31/28), and Johnathan
Licitra (12/31/29)
RESOLUTION 24-50
RESOLVED, that, subject to training requirements and formal resolutions for
reappointment, the following residents are members of the Town of Lansing
Zoning Board of Appeals and the Chairperson is John (Jack) Young.
Mary Stoe (12/31/24), Richard Hayes (12/31/25), John (Jack) Young (12/31/26),
and Susan Tabrizi (12/31/27)
RESOLUTION 24-51
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RESOLVED, that the following residents are members of the Town of Lansing
Housing Authority with the following dates for terms expiring.
David Stoyell (12/31/27), Richard Hayes (12/31/27), Connie Wilcox (12/31/25),
George Gesselein (12/31/24), Charla Hayes (12/31/27), and Sharon Jaenson
(12/31/28)
RESOLUTION 24-52
RESOLVED, that the following people are members of the Town of Lansing
Ethics Board and the Chairperson is Jamie Ferris.
John Dann (12/31/27), Jamie Ferris (12/31/26) and Gregg Travis (12/31/24)
RESOLUTION 24-53
RESOLVED, that the following people are members of the Town of Lansing
Water and Sewer Working Group.
Mike Moseley, Mark Tyrrell, Guy Krogh, David Herrick, Scott Russell, John
Zepko, Ruth Groff, Gregg Weatherby, Steve Riddle, and John Gutenberger
RESOLUTION 24-54
RESOLVED, that the following people are members of the Town of Lansing
Project Review Committee.
Al Fiorille, Donald Harner, David Herrick, Guy Krogh, Mike Moseley, Scott
Russell, and John Zepko
RESOLUTION 24-55
RESOLVED, that the following persons are appointed as members of the Town
of Lansing Parks, Recreation, and Trails Working Group formed pursuant to the
Comprehensive Plan of the Town of Lansing and memorialized in Resolution
#19-160, Resolution # 23-70 amended group name and number of members.
Steve Lauzun (Chairperson-12/31/24), Bruce Barber (12/31/24), Chris
Pettograsso (12/31/24), Christie Thornton (12/31/24), Michael Ariel (12/31/24),
Patrick Tyrrell (12/31/25), Carolyn Greenwald (12/31/25), Kristin Hopkins
(12/31/25), Jack Young (12/31/25), Laura Morse (12/31/25), Ruth Hopkins
(12/31/25), and Ruth Groff (12/31/24)
RESOLUTION 24-56
RESOLVED, that the following persons remain as members of the Agricultural
and Farmland Protection Committee, formed pursuant to the Agricultural and
Comprehensive Plans of the Town of Lansing with each appointee to serve for a
concurrent three-year term expiring upon December 31, 2025:
Connie Wilcox (Chairperson), John Fleming (Vice Chairperson), Adam Buck,
Todd Eldred, James Hatfield, Christine Hass, Jeannine Kirby, Peter Larson III,
Larry Moore, Steve Nedrow, and Ken Patchen
RESOLUTION 24-57
RESOLVED, that the following persons remain as members of the Conservation
Advisory Council and the Chair is Edward Dubovi.
Robyn Bailey (12/31/24), Adam Buck (12/31/24), Gabrielle Desnoes (12/31/24),
Edward Dubovi (12/31/25), John Fleming (12/31/25), and Todd Walter
(12/31/25)
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RESOLUTION 24-58
RESOLVED, there is hereby created the Town of Lansing Capital Improvement
Working Group. The working group shall consist of not less than five nor more
than nine members, each to be appointed by the Town Board annually, to serve
one-year terms based upon a calendar year, with no restriction upon the number of
terms, consecutive or otherwise, a member may serve. The chair (and any vice-
chair) of the working group is (are) to be recommended and proposed by the
group annually to the Town in December, and the Town Board shall review and
approve or appoint such chair (and vice-chair, if applicable) annually at its
organizational meeting. Absent a recommendation being received on or before
January 1, annually, the Town Board may select such officers as it elects
irrespective of the working group’s recommendations or lack thereof. The
following persons are members of the Capital Improvement Working Group, and
the Chair is Ruth Groff (Town Supervisor). All members’ terms expire December
31, 2024.
Ruth Groff (Town Supervisor), David Herrick (Town Engineer), John Zepko
(Director of Planning), Al Fiorille (Planning Board Chairperson), Mary Ellen
Albrecht (Bookkeeper), Jenn Schenck (Accountant), Mike Moseley (Highway
Superintendent) and Patrick Tyrrell (Parks & Recreation Supervisor).
RESOLUTION 24-59
RESOLVED, there is hereby created the Town of Lansing Code Revision
Working Group. The working group shall consist of not less than five nor more
than nine members, each to be appointed by the Town Board annually, to serve
one-year terms based upon a calendar year, with no restriction upon the number of
terms, consecutive or otherwise, a member may serve. The chair (and any vice-
chair) of the working group is (are) to be recommended and proposed by the
working group annually to the Town in December, and the Town Board shall
review and approve or appoint such chair (and vice-chair, if applicable) annually
at its organizational meeting. Absent a recommendation being received on or
before January 1, annually, the Town Board may select such officers as it elects
irrespective of the working group’s recommendations or lack thereof. The
following persons are members of the Code Revision Working Group, and the
chair is Ruth Groff (Town Supervisor). All members’ terms expire December 31,
2024.
Jack Young (Zoning Board of Appeals Chair), Al Fiorille (Planning Board Chair),
Ruth Groff (Town Supervisor), John Zepko (Director of Planning), Scott Russell
(Code Enforcement Officer), and Joseph Wetmore (Town Board Member)
RESOLUTION 24-60
RESOLVED, that in reference to the Town’s Procurement Policy, Department
Heads will adhere to Town of Lansing’s Procurement Policy.
RESOLUTION 24-61
RESOLVED, that Town Board, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals
Members will attend a mandatory training session on handling conflict /
facilitating heated meetings.
RESOLUTION 24-62
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH
TOMPKINS COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
FOR STORMWATER TECHNICAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Town of Lansing is in need of alternate stormwater review
services and the Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District works
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cooperatively with MS4 members of the Tompkins County Stormwater Coalition
and assists them in complying with the EPA Phase II Stormwater regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement with Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation
District furthers the goals of the Town of Lansing Stormwater Management and
Erosion Control Local Law #6 of 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation District
Agreement for Services stipulates an hourly rate of $57 for Stormwater Inspection
and Technical Services; and
WHEREAS, the duties of the “Stormwater Technical Advisor” will adhere to all
New York State, Federal laws, and the Certified Professional in Erosion and
Sediment Control (CPESC) Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct;
The Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby:
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing authorizes the Town
Supervisor to execute the Agreement for Services with Tompkins County Soil and
Water Conservation District which shall commence January 1, 2024 and
terminate on December 31, 2024.
RESOLUTION 24-63
RESOLVED, that, in addition to any enforcement (or similar) officers identified
in the Town Code of the Town of Lansing (the “Town Code”), the following
officers and employees are confirmed and appointed as enforcement officers for
the following Chapters of the Town Code for all interpretations, applications,
enforcement, permitting, and other matters contained in each Chapter therein:
Town Code Chapter 60, Smoking: Town Code Enforcement Officer, Town
Building Inspector, Town Constable (whether an employee or contractor) and any
police officer (employee and contractor Constables and police officers hereinafter
collectively a “Town Constable”).
Town Code Chapter 108, Building Codes (Code Enforcement): Town Code
Enforcement Officer and Town Building Inspector.
Town Code Chapter 103, Bingo and Games of Chance: Town Clerk and any
Deputy Town Clerk.
Town Code Chapter 112, Unsafe Buildings: Town Code Enforcement Officer
and Town Building Inspector.
Town Code Chapter 119, Communications Towers: Town Code Enforcement
Officer, Town Building Inspector, Town Planner (such term to hereinafter include
all planning consultants, unless otherwise stated), Director of Planning and any
Zoning Officer.
Town Code Chapter 125, Dogs: Town Clerk, any Deputy Town Clerk, and any
Animal Control Officer or Dog Control Officer (including any Dog Warden).
Town Code Chapter 137, Fire Prevention (Lock Boxes): Town Code
Enforcement Officer, Town Building Inspector, any Fire Inspector, Fire Captain,
or Fire Marshal of the Town or any Fire District (or similar geographic district or
area) affecting or located within the Town.
Town Code Chapter 142, Flood Damage Prevention: Director of Planning as
Local Administrator.
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Town Code Chapter 158, Junkyards and Outdoor Storage: Town Code
Enforcement Officer, Town Building Inspector, Town Planner, Director of
Planning, and Zoning Officer.
Town Code Chapter 170, Mobile Home Parks: Town Code Enforcement
Officer, Town Building Inspector, Town Planner, Director of Planning, and
Zoning Officer.
Town Code Chapter 174, Motorcades, Parades, and Assemblies (Mass
Gatherings): Town Code Enforcement Officer, Town Building Inspector, Town
Constable, and Recreation Supervisor (or other officer or employee functioning as
the Department Head of the Town of Lansing Department of Parks and
Recreation, hereinafter collectively the “Recreation Supervisor”).
Town Code Chapter 190, Parks and Recreation Areas: Recreation Supervisor,
or his or her designees, and Town Constable.
Town Code Chapter 206, Sewers: Town Code Enforcement Officer, Town
Building Inspector, Town Highway Superintendent and Deputy Highway
Superintendent, or their designees, and Town Constable.
Town Code Chapter 210, Signs: Town Code Enforcement Officer, Town
Building Inspector, Town Planner, Director of Planning and Zoning Officer.
Town Code Chapter 225, Stormwater Management (Stormwater and Illicit
Discharges): Stormwater Management Officer (“SMO”). The Town's Planner and
Director of Planning be and hereby is appointed and designated as the Town’s
SMO.
Town Code Chapter 230, Streets and Sidewalks: Town Highway
Superintendent and Deputy Highway Superintendent, or their designees, Town
Code Enforcement Officer, and Town Constable.
Town Code Chapter 235, Subdivision of Land: Town Planner and Director of
Planning.
Town Code Chapter 270, Zoning: Town Code Enforcement Officer is hereby
appointed as Zoning Officer of the Town.
Under town code Chapters 108 (code enforcement), 112 (unsafe buildings), 158
(junkyards), 210 (signs) and 270 (zoning), an enforcement officer shall also be,
and such term shall include, any NYS code enforcement officer engaged by the
town for code enforcement or building inspection services.
RESOLUTION 24-64
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby approve
the following Town Clerk’s 2023 Annual Report, Water and Sewer Collection
Report, and Receiver of Taxes Report, as set forth below.
TOWN CLERK’S 2023 ANNUAL REPORT
RECEIPTS
Marriage Transcripts $ 280.00
Marriage Licenses $ 1,250.00
Decals $ 16,930.00
Photocopies $ 31.25
Outgoing Faxes $ 8.00
Dog Licenses $ 21,930.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 40,429.25
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DISBURSEMENTS
Paid to Supervisor for General Fund $ 21,946.64
Paid to NYS DEC for DECALS $ 16,170.61
Paid to Ag & Markets for Animal Population Control $ 1,637.00
Paid to NYS Health Dept. for Marriage Licenses $ 675.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 40,429.25
Dog Tickets Issued – 41
Accessible Parking Permits Issued/Renewed – 251
Notary Signatures –1229
FOIL Requests – 41
2023 TOWN OF LANSING
WATER AND SEWER COLLECTION
MONTH WATER PENALTY TOTAL
January $1,482.41 $105.80 $1,588.21
February $214,601.35 $1,134.78 $215,736.13
March $12,519.77 $849.60 $13,369.37
April $2,310.95 $198.54 $2,509.49
May $200,916.46 $730.89 $201,647.35
June $10,718.60 $888.85 $11,607.45
July $2,459.22 $189.21 $2,648.43
August $235,647.13 $1,247.82 $236,894.95
September $33,370.40 $2,285.01 $35,655.41
October $10,243.07 $1,551.36 $11,794.43
November $221,051.19 $106.14 $221,157.33
December $12,671.13 $902.55 $13,573.68
TOTAL $957,991.68 $10,190.55 $968,182.23
CHERRY ROAD SEWER COLLECTION
MONTH SEWER PENALTY TOTAL
January $177.50 $11.76 $189.26
February $6,471.33 $7.38 $6,478.71
March $382.50 $14.76 $397.26
April $281.25 $0.00 $281.25
May $6,822.09 $14.76 $6,836.85
June $207.43 $20.75 $228.18
July $73.75 $0.00 $73.75
August $6,682.62 $23.52 $6,706.14
September $1,180.00 $88.56 $1,268.56
October $398.75 $44.28 $443.03
November $5,881.57 $0.00 $5,881.57
December $632.18 $41.12 $673.30
TOTAL $29,190.97 $266.89 $29,457.86
WARREN ROAD SEWER COLLECTION
MONTH SEWER PENALTY TOTAL
January $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
February $37,686.28 $16.59 $37,702.87
March $96.80 $7.38 $104.18
April $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
May $37,919.08 $36.90 $37,955.98
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June $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
July $172.09 $0.00 $172.09
August $37,936.73 $39.21 $37,975.94
September $295.00 $29.51 $324.51
October $313.44 $31.36 $344.80
November $39,505.43 $0.00 $39,505.43
December $96.80 $0.00 $96.80
TOTAL $154,021.65 $160.95 $154,182.60
WATER/SEWER PENALTY TOTAL
GRAND TOTALS $1,141,204.30 $10,618.39 $1,151,822.69
2023 Return of Taxes - Town of Lansing
ORIGINAL WARRANT $15,638,702.13
DUE TO SUPERVISOR $4,944,071.08 DUE TO COUNTY $10,694,631.05
Adjustments
ADJUSTED DUE
SUPERVISOR $4,944,071.08
ADJUSTED DUE
COUNTY $10,694,631.05
TOTAL ADJUSTED
WARRANT $15,638,702.13
COLLECTED
1st Installments $358,649.59
Service Charge (for 1st installments) $17,932.47
Full Payments $14,427,964.26
Penalties $8,273.81
Late Notice Fees $88.00
Bad Check Fees
TOTAL COLLECTED $14,812,908.13
Bank Interest $21,302.51 TOTAL COLLECTED PLUS
INTEREST $14,834,210.64
PAYMENTS TO
SUPERVISOR
RECONCILE WITH
COUNTY
1/25/2023 ck #1002 $4,944,071.08 Franchise Tax $354,758.76
2nd Install Due $358,648.29
paid ck #1006 $7,500,000.00
paid ck #1008 $1,600,000.00
paid ck #1010 $387,784.01
Unpaid Taxes Returned to
County $493,439.99
Sub Total $10,694,631.05
TOTAL FOR RECONCILE $10,694,631.05
TOTAL PAID SUPERVISOR $4,944,071.08
(Subtract from Adjusted County
Warrant)
BALANCE DUE TOWN $0.00
BALANCE DUE TO
COUNTY $0.00
OTHER PAYMENTS TO
TOWN
OTHER PAYMENTS TO
COUNTY
Penalties $8,273.81
Service Charge (for 1st install)
paid ck#1007 $17,932.47
Late Notice Fees $88.00
Bad Check Fees $0.00
SUB TOTAL $8,361.81
Interest in checking account $21,302.51
Total Other to Town $29,664.32
Paid to Supervisor-4/13/23 #1009 $29,009.63
Paid to Supervisor-5/4/23 #1011 $654.41
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Paid to Supervisor-6/8/23 #1012 $0.28
Balance due to Supervisor (other
payments) $0.00 BEGINNING TOTAL IN
CHECKING $0.00
Total Collected plus interest $14,834,210.64
Warrant Paid to Town $4,944,071.08
Other Payments to Town $29,664.32
Warrant Paid to County $9,487,784.01
Franchises $354,758.76
Other Payments to County $17,932.47
ENDING TOTAL IN
CHECKING $0.00
Full Payment Bills Collected 4,361 New Apportioned Bills 24
First Installments Collected 241 Total In Lieu of Taxes $14,745.39
Unpaid Bills 110
RESOLUTION 24-65
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby approve
the following 2024 Town of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department Fees and
Code Office Subdivision and Building Permit Fees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these 2024 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.
2023-2025 Myers Park Marina Fee Schedule
Resident Rate: $74/FT
Non-Resident Rate: $84/FT
Boat Length
Per FT
If paid in full
by February 9th
Installment:
1st Payment:
Feb. 9, 2024
2nd Payment
March 8, 2024
If paid in full
by February 9th
Installment:
1st Payment:
Feb. 9, 2024
2nd Payment
March 8, 2024
Min. 20' $ 1,480.00 1st: $740
2nd: $740 $ 1,680.00 1st: $840
2nd: $840
21' $ 1,554.00 1st: $777
2nd: $777 $ 1,764.00 1st: $882
2nd: $882
22' $ 1,628.00 1st: $814
2nd: $814 $ 1,848.00 1st: $924
2nd: $924
23' $ 1,702.00 1st: $851
2nd: $851 $ 1,932.00 1st: $966
2nd: $966
24' $ 1,776.00 1st: $888
2nd: $888 $ 2,016.00 1st: $1008
2nd: $1008
25' $ 1,850.00 1st: $925
2nd: $925 $ 2,100.00 1st: $1050
2nd: $1050
26' $ 1,924.00 1st: $962
2nd: $962 $ 2,184.00 1st: $1092
2nd: $1092
27' $ 1,998.00 1st: $999
2nd: $999 $ 2,268.00 1st: $1134
2nd: $1134
28' $ 2,072.00 1st: $1036
2nd: $1036 $ 2,352.00 1st: $1176
2nd: $1176
29' $ 2,146.00 1st: $1073 $ 2,436.00 1st: $1218
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2nd: $1073 2nd: $1218
30' $ 2,220.00 1st: $1110
2nd: $1110 $ 2,520.00 1st: $1260
2nd: $1260
31' $ 2,294.00 1st: $1147
2nd: $1147 $ 2,604.00 1st: $1302
2nd: $1302
32' $ 2,368.00 1st: $1184
2nd: $1184 $ 2,688.00 1st: $1344
2nd: $1344
Boat Slips with Electric add $200
Town of Lansing Parks & Recreation
2024 PAVILION INFORMATION
2024 PARK AND MARINA FEE SCHEDULE
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.
PAVILION SIZE CAPACITY RES.FEE NON-RES FEE
A 40’ X 30’ 150 $55.00 $60.00
B 50’ X 30’ 200 $75.00 $80.00
C 40’ X 34’ 150 $55.00 $60.00
D 48’ X 36’ 200 $75.00 $80.00
E 36’ X 28’ 100 $55.00 $60.00
F 36’ X 28’ 100 $55.00 $60.00
G 36’ X 28’ 100 $55.00 $60.00
BALLFIELD 150 $55.00 $60.00
LUDLOWVILLE 75 $30.00 $35.00
RESIDENTS
NON-
RESIDENTS
PARK ADMISSION (per car)
-Admission will be charged daily
FREE
with Myers Park
resident sticker
$7.00
-Non-Resident Season Admission Pass $40.00
-Non-Resident Season Admission Pass Sr. Citizen $25.00
LAUNCHING
- per launch $6.00 $8.00
- season permit $50.00 $70.00
- Sr. Citizen season permit $40.00 $60.00
DRY DOCK
Seasonal – April 1st – Nov. 1st $400.00 $500.00
KAYAK
Seasonal – April 1st – Nov. 1st
$100.00
$125.00
TRANSIENT DOCKING
Must dock in designated area only!
$5 (4 hr Max)
CAMPING (per night)
Water, Electric & WIFI included on every site.
$42.00 $46.00
- Weekly Rate (7 Nights) $275.00 $295.00
- Monthly Rate (30 OR 31 Nights) $1,000 $1,000
BOATS $74/FT $84/FT
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Senior Citizen prices are for anyone 62 & older. There is no discount rate for camping,
dry dock, kayak racks or pavilions.
Rules and Regulations for Use of Lansing Community Center
RULES:
1. To reserve the Community Center, contact the Parks and Recreation Office at
607-533-7388, or stop by the office at 29 Auburn Road, Monday – Thursday
7:30am to 4:00pm, Friday 7:30am to Noon.
2. FEE: for rental of the building is $75. A deposit of $25 will be needed to hold the
space. There is no charge for non-profit organizations.
3. All organizations must provide a Certificate of Insurance in the amount of
$500,000 combined single limit and the Town of Lansing named additionally
insured.
4. Renting party must remain on designated floor only. Other areas of the
building may be rented simultaneously.
5. NOTICE: Play area equipment and toys are property of the Lansing Drop-In
and are off limits to all users other than the participants of the Lansing Drop-In.
KEYS:
6. Weekly and bi-weekly users will be assigned one key to the leader of the
organization at the beginning of the assigned use date. The key must be signed
out in person at the Parks and Recreation Office. At the end of the scheduled
season, you must return the key to the Parks and Recreation Office.
7. All other users must sign out a key in person at the Parks and Recreation Office
and return the key in the Parks & Recreation Drop Box, immediately after use,
located in the Town Hall Foyer.
KITCHEN USE:
8. There will be a fee of $25 for kitchen use. Must do a “walk-through” of kitchen
prior to usage.
Kitchen use includes the use of the stove, griddle, and/or the dishwasher.
Usage shall be limited to once per month, not to exceed a total of 3 uses per
calendar year.
CLEAN UP:
9. Return tables and chairs to their original spots. Do not drag tables and chairs
across the floor. If the kitchen facilities were used, please wipe down and clean
all surfaces. If extensive clean-up is required after your use of the Community
Center, you will be charged a clean-up fee of $50 per hour.
10. Turn off lights for the BATHROOMS, THE 2ND FLOOR, AND THE FOYER
ONLY. All other lights are on sensors and turn off automatically.
11. Be sure all doors are locked when you leave.
12. If there is any abuse to the building, you will lose your privilege to use the
building.
13. Youth groups must have an adult supervisor.
14. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED.
15. If you experience problems during the use of the Community Center with the
water, heat, plumbing, or appliances, please call one of the following
immediately:
Patrick Tyrrell
315-246-3575
Owen Davis
607-793-4212
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Parks & Recreation Department
607-533-7388
Thank You!
Lansing Parks and Recreation Office
Town of Lansing Building Permit Fees
(Effective January 17, 2024)
The fees set forth shall be doubled if work is commenced prior to the issuance of a
Permit.
Residential
(One- & Two-Family Residences, Modulars, Mobile
Homes on private lots, Additions, Finished basements,
plumbing)
$.50 per sq ft
$.20 per sq ft for an attached garage
*Basement is not included in sq ft if it is not finished
Mobile Homes on Rental Lots $250
Garages, Storage Buildings, Workshops, &
Pole Barns $.30 per sq ft $100 minimum
Commercial- New, Remodel, Multi-Res $5.60 per thousand of estimated construction
cost ($100 min)
Residential Remodel $5.60 per thousand of estimated construction
cost when sq ft rule does not apply ($100 min)
Pools
*90 day permit issued for portable/storable pools
*180 day permits issued for above & inground pools.
Pools shall be completed within 12 months.
$100 - Portable/ Storable pool
$150 - Above Ground Pool
$200 - Inground Pool
Generators and Hot Tubs $75
Prefabricated sheds $100 Plans required for review
Deck $125
Roof $125
Solar (residential- ground and roof mounted) $200
Solar (commercial) Up to 5 acres- $750
Over 5 acres- $750 + $100 per acre
Reinspection $75
Failure to cancel appointments $50 to be paid before the next inspection can be
scheduled
Demolition $75
Signs $100
Cell Tower Upgrades $200
Fireworks Display $300 per event
Mass Gathering $250 per event
Solid Fuel Burning Appliance- wood, pellet, coal $100
Code Compliance Letter $100
Zoning Compliance Letter $100
Fire & Safety Inspections- Public Assembly,
Multi-Residence & Businesses
$50 with no violations $100 with violations
$100 Multi-Residence with 5 or more units with
no violations $150 with violations
Inspections outside normal business hours $150 per hour (2hr minimum)
Zoning Permit $100
*Note 1: Except for projects noted here, there will be a minimum Fee of $100.
*Note 2: Building Permit life span. Building Permits are good for 1 year (unless otherwise noted
in Local Law). Permits may be extended for 12 months at a time for a total of 3 years from issued
date (unless otherwise noted in Local Law). One month prior to expiring, the Planning and Code
Department will send a renewal letter. If the permit is renewed prior to expiring, the fee the same
as the original fee. If permit expired and is within 30 days, there will be a $50 fee added to the
original fee. If the expired permit is past due between 31 days and 60 days an additional $50 fee
will be added to the previous month. If the expired permit is past due between 61 and 90 days an
additional $100 will be added to the previous month. An appearance ticket will be issued for any
expired permit past due 91 days and a $100 per month penalty for every month after 91 days.
*Note 3: Applications will be kept on file for 60 days. Any outstanding applications will be
withdrawn. Applicants will be required to reapply. Fees associated with the review of an
application are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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Town Of Lansing Planning Fee Schedule
(Effective January 17, 2024)
SITE PLAN REVIEW
Estimated Project Cost Review Fee Each Public
Hearing
$1 - $10,000.99 $100.00 $100.00
$10,001 - $100,000.99 $250.00 $100.00
$100,001 - $500,000.99 $500.00 $100.00
$500,001 - $1,000,000.99 $750.00 $100.00
$1,000,001 - $2,500,000.99 $1,000.00 $100.00
$2,500,001 - $5,000,000.99 $1,500.00 $100.00
$5,000,001 and up $250 escalation per 500,000
EPC
$100.00
For Modification of a previously approved Site Plan § 270-27G, if there are no
significant changes and no Project Review is deemed necessary, the fee is $250.
Legal, engineering, and technical review fees to be paid via initial escrow or
Developer’s Agreement in an amount set by the Director of Planning.
STORMWATER
Notice of Ground Disturbance Permit – No charge
Stormwater & Erosion Control Application – $550.00 (Additional costs for legal
and/or engineering review per Local Law #9 of 2009, Section 7)
SUBDIVISION
Exempt Subdivision – $125.00
Lot Line Adjustment – $125.00
Minor Subdivisions – Preliminary Plat Application – $175.00 (Includes Notification for
one Public Hearing) $150.00 for each new lot created paid after Final Plat Approval.
Major Subdivisions – Preliminary Plat Application $225.00 (Includes Notification for
Public Hearing) $250.00 for each new lot created paid after Final Plat Approval. Initial
escrow or developer’s agreement determined per Local Law #3 of 2016, Section 7(A).
ZONING & REZONING
Appeal to Zoning Board of Appeals – $175.00 (Includes Notification for one Public
Hearing)
Planned Development Area (PDA) amendment or establishment – Initial fee $575.00
(Includes Notification for one Public Hearing) plus initial escrow or developer’s
agreement of $2,500 plus any associated Site Plan and/or Subdivision fees. Filing of
approved Final development plan per § 270-32H – $775 (Includes Notification for one
Public Hearing).
GENERAL
Cell Tower Application Fee – $1,500.00 (Additional costs for technical consultant
review per Local Law #7 of 2015, Article VIII); cell tower co -location (on existing
tower) $750.00
Floodplain Development Permit – $250.00 (Additional costs for legal and/or
engineering review per Local Law #9 of 2016)
Junkyard Permit or Renewal – $100.00 (Additional costs for legal and/or engineering
review per Local Law #3 of 2014)
Outdoor Storage Exemption Certificate – $100.00
Public Hearing Notification – $100.00
Special Permit – $375.00 (Includes Notification for one Public Hearing)
Utility Availability Letter – $150.00
Parks and Recreation Fees for New Development – $1,250 per Dwelling Unit
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2024 ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS
24-14 – 24-65
RESOLUTION 24-66
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2024 ORGANIZATIONAL
RESOLUTIONS 24-14 – 24-65
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Organizational Resolutions 24-14 – 24-65 are hereby approved as
presented and amended, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these Organizational Resolutions be and remain
subject to amendment throughout the year by the Town Board.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Organizational Resolutions were duly
motioned by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Laurie
Hemmings, and put to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Judy Drake – Aye Councilperson Laurie Hemmings – Aye
Councilperson Christine Montague – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye
Supervisor Ruth Groff – Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolutions were approved, carried, and duly adopted on
January 17, 2024.
Lansing Town Historian
Annual Report 2023
Fannie M. Welch, Historian
I am available on Saturdays from 10am until noon or by appointment. I also have an
email address which has been convenient. This position is an enjoyable experience!
JANUARY
• Met with Sue Travis to help her with her genealogy.
MARCH
• Linda Chapman gifted us with several historical publications. Anne Drake helped
me shelve those books plus some additional Lansing year books.
• Met with Pat Tyrrell on computer issues.
• Showed the Association how to fold the letter to membership.
• Marilyn Farmer called with questions on the schoolhouse which is now the library.
APRIL
• Spent three hours between the Archives and North Cabin.
MAY
• Colby Gee, realtor, wanted info on the purchase of historical buildings.
• Jeanne Bishop and I had a long conversation about the 40+ years that her father
Everett Nobles delivered the mail.
• The Quilters group met to look at the quilt that they had made of the churches in
Lansing.
• Met with Stacy Hern regarding the choice of the graduating senior for the $500
Susie Howell Haring Scholarship.
JUNE
• Anne Drake and I went to the cabin to decide on getting ready for July 4.
• Anne swept through twice since it was filthy.
• John Howell helped move some of the furniture in the cabin.
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• Members of the Association were urged to attend.
JULY
• My granddaughter, her husband and their two-year-old all dressed appropriately
sat in front of the cabin waving to folks as they drove in. We were open from 9:30
until 12:30 and a lot of folks stopped in.
• Special thanks to Mike Moseley and all his crew that helped, especially for the
Plexiglas windows.
• On July 10, I met with Pat Sawhaney, a Lansing native who now lives in Virginia.
She had called and asked if it was possible to see the cabin since she wouldn’t be
here on the 4th. She and her daughter enjoyed the visit and left a donation for the
Association.
• Matt Zippolo asked for info on Allen Fletcher and Orlando White. Thanks to
Nellie Minturn’s history I was able to give them the answers they were looking
for.
• I wrote an article for the Association newsletter on the “Last Days of Lincoln”
SEPTEMBER
• Laurel Sutherland asked for information on the Giles Nichols family. I replied
with what I found.
• Linda Bush asked if I knew who the Revolutionary War soldier was who is buried
with Rouse on the Creek Road. Thanks to our book on all the Revolutionary War
soldiers from Lansing I was able to tell her ‘who they might be’.
OCTOBER
• Attended the Lincoln Train Program in the Town Hall.
• Carol Kammen, County Historian, asked if I knew what the NNP was. It was an
early labor that met in Ludlowville. They proposed equal pay for women in
various jobs. It was also known as the “Knights of Labor”.
• Joanne Romanowski, a former Myers resident will be coming from Florida this
summer and would like to see how that little hamlet has changed since 1950.
NOVEMBER
• Researched the Lansing Plaza and Chris’n Greens.
• Jo Baker asked for information on the name ‘Swarts Trail’. I spent quite a bit of
time looking through our files and could not find anything. I told her that perhaps
she should ask the person who named it. Her reply was Louise Bement named it.
She said she would ask Bill Martin to look in Louise’s home office. It appears
that there is historical information stored there that should probably be in the
archives.
DECEMBER
• Kate Gilbert asked Deb Munson for info on Hiram Herrick. Deb referred the
question to me, and I answered Ms. Gilbert. Herrick was a blacksmith and owned
the building that Frank Howland bought and then opened the Red and White
grocery store.
• The new owners of the Federal House in Ludlowville contacted me by email.
They were interested in the history of their purchase. I had done research from
four different sources, but the best was when John Howell came with a notebook
that his grandmother had kept. It seems that Ward and Mattie Howell lived in that
house many years ago and she kept notes of various things that they did or that
happened, including photographs! John copied some of the pictures for the
Kworniks and they also purchased several of our publications. Both Kworniks are
professors at Cornell.
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The County Historians meet monthly. I now attend via ZOOM. It is interesting to see
what other Town Historians are doing.
I also watch the Lansing Town Board Meetings and some of the other committee
meetings.
I have not gotten too involved with the Village history. When the Village was first
organized Rita Smidt was involved and kept great records which were published. There
are nine boxes of records in the archive attic. A few Saturday mornings, I know someone
from the Village came to look at them and to do some filing. Louise said she wasn’t
going to bother doing their history. There is a lot going on there now with the Mall,
Tompkins Hospital, and also the new housing project. There have been several changes
in the Cayuga Mall as well. That having been said, I believe it is time for the Village to
appoint a Historian.
LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY REPORT – CHRISTINE EISENHUT
Submitted the following report to the Town Board and it was included in the meeting
packet which was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout.
TOWN BOARD UPDATES
FROM THE LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY
January 2024
1. Repairs to the upstairs public bathroom and teen room have begun. It is the hope
that the library will stay open while the work is being done.
2. There will be Take and Make winter craft kits for kids, teens and adults
available on a first come, first served basis.
3. On display during the month of January – From the bottom of my heart, a series
of anatomical heart illustrations – by Jessica Stratton.
4. Story Time has returned on Thursdays at 10:30. Children are welcome to join in
reading, games and other fun filled activities.
5. The library has a mobile wireless hotspot available for check out. Also, the Wi-
Fi is not password protected. The community is welcome to park in the lot to
access the Internet.
6. Instructor John Burger hosts T’ai Chi classes at the Community Center on
Fridays from 10:30-11:30am.
7. Learn to play American Mah Jongg every Tuesday at 10:15am and play
American Mah Jongg every Wednesday from 1:00-3:00pm.
8. The library continues to provide free delivery to Woodsedge.
9. The library has an Empire Pass and passes to the Museum of the Earth and the
Cayuga Nature Center available for check out. Board games, puzzles, story time
kits, and STEAM kits are also available.
10. The library continues to distribute free self-test COVID-19 kits, antibacterial
wipes and N95 masks to Lansing households.
LANSING YOUTH SERVICES REPORT – RICK ALVORD
Submitted the following report to the Town Board and it was included in the meeting
packet which was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout.
Lansing Youth Services
Town Board Report
January 2024
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Annual Gingerbread House Build: Youth were excited to have this event occur this
year, as it was cancelled last year due to snowy weather. Participants always anticipate
this event, and it was well attended this year! Participants made a wide range of
structures, including beautiful houses with gorgeous landscapes, and “candy garages”,
which are always a hit! Many students brought their favorite candy to donate and build
with, adding lots of fun features to their houses! 25 youth served.
Upcoming programs:
Mini Olympics: This is a program all about friendly competitions through mini and non-
traditional activities. The activities will include cotton ball snowball games, pizza box
curling, cup stacking relays, and much more! Students will also be creating their own
original games using a wide range of provided materials.
Outdoor Adventure- Winter Edition: Cold weather activities will be the focus,
including how to find and procure water, build snow shelters, make tasty warm treats
around the fire, youth will hone winter preparedness skills.
Train Your Brain: This is a brand-new program driven by a wide interest in Rubix
Cubes. Speed competitions, challenging friends with scrambling Cubes of all shapes and
sizes, brain teaser puzzles, writing and solving riddles will be part of this fun and
innovative programming.
Fun with Food: This food focused program purposely has fun in the title. Students will
make edible experiments such as, slime, marshmallow towers and structures, rock candy,
as well as creating art with skittles, and making their own ice cream!
Youth Employment: Youth employees are kicking off the year assisting with LYS
programs, chaperoning the Town Recreation Department’s Ice-Skating program, assisting
teachers at the high school and working at the Lansing Public Library. There will be two
new employees beginning once all of their paperwork is completed and there is a plan to
teach the new employee’s skills for the Dungeons and Dragons programs. 14 youth
served.
TOMPKINS COUNTY LEGISLATOR REPORT – MIKE SIGLER
Reviewed the following report.
Tompkins County Legislator
Michael Sigler
January 2024
Hello, and thank you for having me back. Just a reminder that for my report I draw
liberally from Dominick Reccio’s press releases on the County. Congratulations to Ruth
on being sworn in as Supervisor and to the new Town Board members. I look forward to
working with you. I want to congratulate Dan Klein on being elected to chair the
Legislature this year. I’ve served with Dan since he was first elected, and I find him to be
a solid legislator who will work with you on issues.
Legislator Lee Shurtleff seconded the nomination and said, “Dan’s often the last
legislator to weigh in and speak… my sense is that he is a person who listens
carefully…” Shurtleff further lauded Dan’s leadership on the Health and Human Services
Committee and shepherding the Community Recovery Fund.
Shawna Black was elected vice chair.
The Tompkins County Human Rights Commission presented their resolution calling for a
ceasefire in Gaza. Dozens of members of the public provided comment in support of the
Commission’s resolution.
Legislator Travis Brooks (D-Ithaca) thanked the public commenters and offered to gather
with a few Legislators and members of the Human Rights Commission to draft a
resolution for the Legislature to consider on the topic. I shared remarks on the perception
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of the Human Rights Commission’s resolution being one-sided. Hamas has reportedly
rejected several ceasefire calls, one just last week, in addition to them being the initial
perpetrators of violence in October 2023. As of our meeting last night, Brooks and the
other legislators have not brought forward a proposal, but they expect one soon.
Legislator Deborah Dawson (D-Lansing) called into question the scope of historical
context brought up by several public commenters. Dawson outlined a longer view of the
“complex and very nuanced” history affecting the Jewish people rather than a more
contemporary history impacting the Gaza Strip.
In my Housing and Economic Development Committee, we discussed the concept of
low-barrier shelter with representatives from the Tompkins County Continuum of Care.
The discussion comes as a follow-up to the County’s December announcement
(https://tompkinscountyny.gov/news/tompkins-county-exploring-solutions-unsheltered-
homelessness-including-development-new-shelter) that it is exploring solutions to
unsheltered homelessness in the community, including the development of new shelter
beds.
On the solar front, the Yellow Barn project that stretches East from VanOstrand Road
continues to move forward already having been awarded some funding from New York
State. The one that fell off the radar is NextEra. This one extends from VanOstrand West
to Rt. 34. Together, if built today, they would be in the top five largest solar array in the
country. The state opened solicitations again last month and we’ve seen more activity on
the properties that may be in that proposal. I will know more soon.
And finally at our meeting last night, we made yesterday (January 16th) Lansing Bobcat
Volleyball Day in Tompkins County! The Lansing Women’s Volleyball team won the
NYS championship on November 9th, defeating Westhill High School by a score of 3 to 0
in the Class B final. Congratulations. Go Bobcats!
Mike also stated:
Rapid Medical Response Program
• Tompkins County received a $600,000 grant for 2024
• Currently hiring EMT’s
HIGHWAY REPORT – MICHAEL MOSELEY
Submitted the following report to the Town Board and it was included in the meeting
packet which was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout.
HIGHWAY REPORT
January 17, 2024
Snow & Ice Removal
▪ Crews worked hard to clear Town and County roads from the recent weekend
snowstorm
Tree & Brush Maintenance
▪ Crews continued cutting back/mowing to improve line of sight issues prior to
plowing this winter
▪ Crews helped with tree removal/clean-up from high wind damage which caused
trees to fall across roads from the recent storm
Water/Sewer Maintenance
▪ Crews worked to repair water main service and water main break on Stormy View
Drive
Garage Work
▪ Employees continued to perform truck, plow, and wing maintenance
▪ Minor maintenance within the Highway Building
Office
▪ Demo-ed a new software for truck maintenance and inventory
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▪ Highway Barn Meetings
▪ Consolidated Water District meeting with T.G. Miller
▪ Jenna completed her excel courses through TC3Biz
▪ Planning for 2024 work
Community
▪ Met with taxpayers at 68 Tiger Lily and 25 Beach Road
Mike also stated:
Vacuum Truck
• Town did not receive grant, for the fourth time
• Ruth suggested to Mike
o Town look at grant writer
o Check with other communities regarding sharing a vacuum truck
Highway Barn
• Highway Barn Committee recommended Town hire LaChase for construction
company
• Next step – enter into AIA with LaChase for construction manager
PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT – PATRICK TYRRELL
Submitted the following report to the Town Board and it was included in the meeting
packet which was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout.
Town Board Report
January 2024
RECREATION:
• Travel basketball has started for the season, we are in a newly formed league.
• Open registration includes Grades 2/3 basketball, skating, indoor baseball, indoor
softball, swimming, volleyball, adult yoga, cardio step, and strength & stretch.
• We are planning to take down the Christmas tree once the ground freezes. Thank
you to all who donated, especially Moore’s Tree Farm and Wildlife Resolutions.
• We had some wind damage to our wind screens on the ballfields, we will fix them
in the Spring.
• New mowers and RTV have been ordered, both off state contract. We hope to see
those within the next 3 months. Luckily, our smaller equipment is not
backordered like larger equipment.
• The Community Center domestic hot water boiler needed some repairs this week.
It is now working properly.
• Lansing Volleyball State Champion signs have been installed. Congratulations
Girls!
PARKS:
• We were lucky last week with the storms; we did not have any damage to any of
our parks.
• Our team relocated a Spectrum wire and buried it underground so we could
remove a pole that was constantly in our way by the park shop. This will make it
easier for us to dump materials and for campsite #20 to be able to get larger
campers in and out.
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• Myers Park will be getting some necessary drainage installed next week.
• Dredging of Salmon Creek and the swimming area will occur in late February and
early March if the weather cooperates.
• Lansing Center Trail has had several cars vandalized over the last couple of
weeks in the parking lot. We are looking into adding cameras to this location.
This is not in the budget.
• We will be adding a swinging bench to Ludlowville Park that will overlook the
falls.
The Parks & Rec Department would like to welcome our new Town Board members.
We look forward to working with you all.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT – JOHN ZEPKO
Submitted the following report to the Town Board.
Planning & Code Enforcement
John Zepko, Director, CPESC, CFM
Reporting Period Dec 2023
CORE PLANNING FUNCTIONS
• General Admin
o 12/4 conducted interview for Planner position
o 12/7 conducted 2nd interview for Planner position
o 12/20 – attended Town Board meeting
• Planner conducting classification and review of development applications
• Hazard Mitigation Planning
• Floodplain Management
o 12/1 - Site visit of 4 Ladoga Park Rd as follow up to Assistance Visit
(CAV) conducted by NYS DEC.
o 12/11 -Site Visit 8 Ladoga Park Rd
o 12/11 Site Visit – 30 Ladoga Park Rd
o Reviewing Flood Dev Permit for 32 Ladoga Park Rd
• Stormwater Management
LAND USE WORK PROGRAM
COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT
• Agricultural and Farmland Protection Committee staff support
• Conservation Advisory Committee Council
o 12/19 status meeting w/ CAC chair
• Water & Sewer Working Group
o No meeting
• Code Revision Committee
o No meeting
• Capital Improvement Committee
o No meeting
PLANNING BOARD
• 18 Dec meeting – the Planning Board heard the following:
o Minor Subdivision – 347 Bill George Road
o Minor Subdivision – 178 Sweazy Road
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
• 13 Dec 2024
o Area Variance – 2 Ladoga Park Road
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CODE ENFORCEMENT
▪ Dec 2023 Permit Information
John introduced the new Town Planner, Mason Molesso.
Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals
• John stated there are vacancies and asked the Town Board when they will be
filled.
ENGINEER’S REPORT – DAVE HERRICK
Dave stated he is always available.
2 Auburn Road
• Dave reported this is ready to go out to bid for demolition of the building.
Ludlowville Road/Crooked Hill Road/Snake Hill Road
• Councilperson Joseph Wetmore stated he would like to set up a public meeting
and have Dave there
o Dave stated he is happy to participate
• Dave reported the drawback to this project is the cost
TOWN CLERK REPORT – DEBBIE MUNSON
Submitted the following report to the Town Board and it was included in the meeting
packet which was available on Town of Lansing website and as a handout.
TOWN CLERK
JANUARY 2024
Board Members
Our office would like to welcome Christine Montague, Judy Drake and Laurie
Hemmings to the Lansing Town Board. We look forward to working together with you.
2024 Town & County Taxes
Dec 2023
Fees Collected $22,884.00
Estimated Project Cost $4,178,916.00
Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance 23
Building Permits 18
One- & Two-Family Residences 1
New Mobile Homes 0
New Businesses 0
Multi-Family Residences (3 or more units) 0
TOTAL 2023 Misc. Fee Collected to date $24,030.00
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Fees Collected $163,943.58
Estimated Project Cost $22,943,574.00
Certificate of Occupancy/Compliance 224
Building Permits 248
One- & Two-Family Residences 20
New Mobile Homes 0
New Businesses 2
Multi-Family Residences (3 or more units) 1
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As of January 12, 2024, our office has collected about $2.7 million in tax payments.
Tax bills were mailed to property owners on December 30, 2023. If a property owner has
not received a bill, contact our office so we can assist in getting out another copy.
Payments are due by January 31st without penalty. The first installment option is only
available until January 31st, after that only full payments will be accepted.
Forms of payment accepted are cash, checks (payable to Lansing Receiver of Taxes), and
debit/credit cards/E-checks (additional fees apply if paying by debit/credit cards/E-
checks).
Office hours are Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 4pm, Friday 7:30-12pm (additional hours
on Friday, Jan. 26th until 4pm and Saturday, Jan. 27th from 8am-12pm). A 24-hour drop
box is available in the foyer of the Town Hall (on the left when you enter the first set of
doors).
For additional information regarding taxes, please visit
https://www.lansingtown.com/clerk/page/taxes.
Tax Exemptions
Applications for veteran, disability, senior citizen or Enhanced STAR are due by March
1st. For further information, please contact Tompkins County Assessment Department at
607-274-5517.
Mailbox House Number Signs
The Lansing Fire Department is making and selling house number signs ($20 each) for
mailboxes. Order forms are available in the Town Clerk’s Office and Town Hall Lobby.
Woodsedge Board Still Seeking New Members
The Town of Lansing Housing Authority (LHA), which owns and operates the
Woodsedge Senior Apartments locally, is looking to fill two vacancies on its board of
directors. The board meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 PM. If you have
some experience with aging issues or property management, you are invited to learn more
about this volunteer opportunity by contacting David Stoyell, LHA Board Chair, by email
- davestoyell@gmail.com or telephone 607-279-2656.
Debbie thanked her Deputy Jessie and her other staff for all the additional work this
month, getting ready for the organizational meeting and receiving tax payments.
RESOLUTION MAKING NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SIGNIFICANCE AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING BID DOCUMENTS
FOR DEMOLITION, REMOVAL, AND RESTORATION OF 2 AUBURN ROAD
RESOLUTION 24-67
RESOLUTION MAKING NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
SIGNIFICANCE AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING BID DOCUMENTS
FOR DEMOLITION, REMOVAL, AND RESTORATION OF 2 AUBURN ROAD
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, since 2020 the Town has owned land at 2 Auburn Road and undertaken to
secure sole possession of the site, remediate water leaks at such site, and complete
environmental analyses needed before demolition, such as but not limited to determining
whether lead paint, asbestos, urea formaldehyde, and other regulated matters required
evaluation or specialized removal processes and disposal to protect air quality and the
environment; and
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WHEREAS, all such processes and studies have been completed and a work and
remediation plan has been developed by the Town Highway Department, the Town’s
Code Enforcement Officer(s), and the Town Engineer, and the nature of the work is such
that the same is a public works project required to be submitted to public bidding per
General Municipal Law § 103 and NYS Labor Law Articles 8 and 9, including as set
forth in and required by the Town’s Procurement Policy; and
WHEREAS, this is an Unlisted Action under SEQRA, and a SEAF Parts 1, 2 and 3 have
been prepared for the Town Board as the lead agency and sole involved agency for
uncoordinated review, and the Town Board has examined and taken a hard look at
impacts and potential environmental impacts arising from the proposed action, and the
Town has examined each identified potential environmental impact and analyzed and
duly considered whether any potential environmental impacts were so probable of
occurring or so significant as to require a positive declaration, 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 any 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 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 a moderate or significant impact such that a negative
declaration will be issued; and
WHEREAS, detailed bid documents and specifications have been developed, including a
contract to be executed by the selected bidder(s), and the Town Board has fully reviewed
the same, and therefore the Town Board has RESOLVED and DETERMINED as
follows:
1. After consideration of potential environmental impacts per ECL Article 8 and 6
NYCRR § 617.7(c), the Lead Agency has found and determined that: (i) this declaration
is made in accord with SEQRA, based upon a thorough review of the SEAF as completed
on the record, including the review of EAF, ERM and CRIS database mappings and
documents and a thorough review of relevant areas of environmental concern; (ii) the
project will have no moderate or significant negative environmental consequences or
impacts, a negative determination of environmental significance is hereby issued, and
an environmental impact statement is therefore not required; and (iii) a responsible
officer of the Town is hereby authorized to complete and sign the determination of
significance confirming the foregoing negative declaration, which fully completed and
signed SEAF is incorporated herein by reference.
2. The bid documents be and hereby are approved, and the Town Clerk is directed to
advertise the bids, send bid documents to any person requesting the same, and attend to
the formal bid opening at the time stated in the bid documents (unless hereafter extended
or amended).
3. The form of the bid documents and the contract to award to the successful bidder
be and hereby each approved, and the Town Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to
execute each of the same by, for, on behalf of, and in the name of the Town of Lansing.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Judy Drake, and put to
a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Judy Drake – Aye Councilperson Laurie Hemmings – Aye
Councilperson Christine Montague – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye
Supervisor Ruth Groff – Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
January 17, 2024.
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RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACTS
#013, 014 AND 001
RESOLUTION 24-68
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACTS
#013, 014 AND 001
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
The bills were reviewed by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore and Councilperson Christine
Montague. The Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following bills.
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 013
DATED 01/17/2024
AUDITED VOUCHER #’s 1323 - 1327
PREPAY VOUCHER #’s 1323 - 1327
FUND TOTAL
APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 3,566.23
HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 196.13
LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 1,717.31
WARREN SEWER DISTRICT (SS1) $ 43.35
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 2,605.68
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 014
DATED 01/17/2024
AUDITED VOUCHER #’s 1328 - 1377
AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #’s 79 - 81
PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #’s 79 - 80
FUND TOTAL
APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 41,515.49
HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 19,132.67
WARREN SEWER DISTRICT (SS1) $ 10,150.00
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 7,342.11
TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 1,450.36
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 001
DATED 01/17/2024
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AUDITED VOUCHER #’s 3 - 45
AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #’s 1 - 2
FUND TOTAL
APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 89,494.59
HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 5,859.56
ARPA (HF) $ 50,571.92
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 202.59
TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 74,601.72
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, duly seconded by Councilperson Laurie Hemmings, and
put to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Judy Drake – Aye Councilperson Laurie Hemmings – Aye
Councilperson Christine Montague – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye
Supervisor Ruth Groff – Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on January
17, 2024.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Ruth Groff stated all Town Board Members, except Joe, attended the recent training for
newly elected officials.
Judy Drake – no report
Laurie Hemmings – no report
Christine Montague – no report
Joseph Wetmore – emailed the following report to the Town Board.
Joseph Wetmore
Town Board Member Report
January 2024
Planning Board
Monday, December 18, 2023⋅6:30 – 8:30pm (via Zoom)
Subdivision – 347 Bill George Rd. The applicant proposes to subdivide a 12.91-acre lot.
Parcel A is 7.1 acres, parcel B is 5.87 acres. Sketch Plan; Set public hearing for
01/22/2024.
Minor Subdivision – 178 Sweazey Rd. Tax Parcel Number 23.-1-23.2
Project Description: The applicant proposes to subdivide a ~69.58-acre lot from the ~98-
acre parent lot. The property is in the L1 Zone. Public Hearing, SEQR, Approved.
Agriculture & Farmland Protection Committee
Thursday, January 4⋅9:00 – 10:30am
Don Barber presented to the committee the Tompkins County Food System Plan.
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The goal of the presentation is to make members of the Lansing Ag Committee aware of
the Tompkins County Food System Plan, which was unanimously adopted by the County
Legislature last year and its implementation which is happening now.
Here is the link to the plan. https://www.tompkinsfoodfuture.org/theplan
Joe stated the following:
Agriculture and Farmland Protection Committee – Joe invited everyone to attend the
meeting on February 8, 2024 at the North Lansing Fire Hall. New York State Senator
Lea Webb and Assemblymember Anna Kelles will be there to talk about farm issues at
the state level.
Ruth Groff
Reviewed the following:
Ruth Groff
Supervisor Report
January 2024
• Capital Improvement Committee: January 3, 9:00am – Canceled, but future
meetings are rescheduled for the 4th Wednesday of each month.
• Conservation Advisory Council (“CAC”): January 4, 6:30pm - Canceled
• Agricultural and Farmland Protection Committee: January 4, 9:00am
o I attended as the host for the guest speaker, Don Barber, who presented a program
on the Tompkins County Food Policy programs benefitting the agricultural
community.
• Parks, Recreation, and Trails Committee: Weekly meetings
o The committee continues to identify possible routes for a trail from the school to
the ball fields and on to the Lansing Center Trail. Considerations of traffic
calming features were discussed, especially the crosswalk in front of Town Hall.
This will be discussed with the Superintendent of Highways, before proceeding to
the county level.
o The easement for Jonas Falls on Jack Young’s property is moving forward.
o The committee is planning to prepare a document to share with the
public/landowners about the informal trail plan. Including a sample easement
document to share with landowners.
o Ellie Petersen, the intern from Cornell, has compiled a draft master trail plan,
based on the work that the Design Connect team did earlier in the year, the work
that she did on Jonas Falls, and additional items from previous trail related
documents.
o The committee is hoping to have an open house sometime later in the year.
• Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Council (“ITCTC”): January 16,
10:00am
o Director reported on the Priority Trails Strategy and the Long-Range
Transportation Plan
o Town of Ithaca is working on a trail between Boynton Middle School and the
Youth Bureau, as well as the Black Diamond Trail to the Village of Trumansburg
o The Village of Cayuga Heights and the Village of Lansing are within the
boundaries for the Ithaca Bikeshare program.
• Miscellaneous activities as the Supervisor:
o Attended the training for Newly Elected Officials in Rochester, January 10 – 12.
o Various meetings of introduction with representatives from other organizations,
committees, and municipalities – Dave Stoyell from Lansing Housing Authority,
Dave Herrick and Dondi Harner from T.G. Miller, and Don Scheffler from
Groton, to name only a few.
o Coordinated with Susie Gutenberger to have the Lansing Library host the
Tompkins County Resource Hub at the library.
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WORK SESSION MEETING ITEMS OF DISCUSSION
Board Appointment Process
• Interviews – change to two (2) or more Town Board Members instead of
everyone on the Town Board
• New Draft – Ruth will email to all department heads to review and submit their
comments
• Public Hearing and resolution to adopt may be at the February 2024 Town Board
Meeting – if the reviews and changes are done in time to have a final draft and
allow time for advertising.
MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING
Supervisor Ruth Groff moved to ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:00 PM.
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore seconded the motion.
All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0
Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah K. Munson, RMC
Town Clerk