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Home My WebLink About2024-02-28 February 28, 2024 1 REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING February 28, 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 6:37 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: Judy Drake, Councilperson Laurie Hemmings, Councilperson Christine Montague, Councilperson (left @ 7:30pm) Joseph Wetmore, Councilperson Ruth Groff, Supervisor ABSENT: No one absent ALSO PRESENT: Mike Moseley, Highway Superintendent, Patrick Tyrrell, Director of Parks and Recreation, Mary Ellen Albrecht, Bookkeeper, John Zepko, Director of Planning, Guy Krogh, Town Counsel, Mike Sigler, Tompkins County Legislature, Jamie Ferris, Lansing Board of Ethics Chair, Dave Herrick, Town Engineer, John Steinmetz, Colliers Engineering and Design, Carolyn Greenwald, Dan Graybeal, Jesse Young, Tom Butler, and a few other attendees PRESENTATION OF OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION PLAN - COLLIERS ENGINEERING & DESIGN - JOHN STEINMETZ Mr. Steinmetz reviewed some of the following information. February 28, 2024 2 February 28, 2024 3 February 28, 2024 4 PRESENTATION OF PROPOSALS FOR GAP ANALYSIS OF LANSING'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WITH CURRENT ZONING, AND GRANT APPLICATION FOR FUNDING OF ZONING UPDATES - COLLIERS ENGINEERING & DESIGN - JOHN STEINMETZ Mr. Steinmetz spoke about GAP Analysis • Comprehensive Plan - compared to zoning o Look at current Town Code o Where are disconnects o Take about two (2) months MOTION TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #1 OF 2024 – AMEND TOWN CODE CHAPTER 7 – COMMITTEES Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW # 1 OF 2024 TO AMEND TOWN CODE CHAPTER 7 - COMMITTEES at 7:10 pm. Councilperson Laurie Hemmings seconded the motion. All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0 No one addressed the Town Board. MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW # 1 OF 2024 TO AMEND TOWN CODE CHAPTER 7 - COMMITTEES at 7:11 pm. Councilperson Judy Drake seconded the motion. All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0 MOTION TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED EXPENDITURE OF RESERVE FUNDS TO REAPIR TOWN HALL HVAC SYSTEM February 28, 2024 5 Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED EXPENDITURE OF RESERVE FUNDS TO REPAIR TOWN HALL HVAC SYSTEM at 7:12 pm. Councilperson Lauire Hemmings seconded the motion. All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0 No one addressed the Town Board. MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED EXPENDITURE OF RESERVE FUNDS TO REPAIR TOWN HALL HVAC SYSTEM at 7:13 pm. Councilperson Judy Drake seconded the motion. All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0 RESOLUTION APPROVING USE OF TOWN BUILDING REPAIR RESERVE FUND FOR REPAIRS TO TOWN HALL HVAC UNIT AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS RESOLUTION 24-69 RESOLUTION APPROVING USE OF TOWN BUILDING REPAIR RESERVE FUND FOR REPAIRS TO TOWN HALL HVAC UNIT AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town has a Building Repair Reserve Fund and a need to repair the old HVAC system in the Town Hall that was installed at the original time of construction, and the funds in the reserve are sufficient to cover the whole cost of repairs such that no bonding or borrowing is needed for this public works project; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the 2016 adopted Town Reserve Fund Policy and GML § 6-d, the Town is required to have a public hearing upon this matter, which public hearing was duly posted, published, and held on February 28, 2024, at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York to consider this approval, and all persons thereat were duly heard and all evidence taken; and WHEREAS, this is a Type II Action under SEQRA such that no further environmental review is required; so now, upon and after due deliberation hereupon, be it now: RESOLVED, that the Town be and hereby is authorized to spend up to $15,000 from the Building Repair Reserve, which is the maximum amount proposed to be expended, for the repair and improvements to the Town Hall HVAC system; and it is further RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that such repair work be undertaken in compliance with the Town’s Procurement Policies and the requirements of General Municipal Law § 103, and that a public works PRC number be obtained for this project and NYS prevailing wages be paid as required by Labor Law Article 9. 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 February 28, 2024. February 28, 2024 6 MOTION TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED EXPENDITURE OF RESERVE FUNDS TO PURCHASE RTV FOR PARKS AND TRAILS MANAGEMENT AND REPAIRS Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED EXPENDITURE OF RESERVE FUNDS TO PURCHASE RTV FOR PARKS AND TRAILS MANAGEMENT AND REPAIRS at 7:15 pm. Councilperson Laurie Hemmings seconded the motion. All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0 No one addressed the Town Board. MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, moved to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED EXPENDITURE OF RESERVE FUNDS TO PURCHASE RTV FOR PARKS AND TRAILS MANAGEMENT AND REPAIRS at 7:17 pm. Councilperson Judy Drake seconded the motion. All in Favor – 5 Opposed – 0 RESOLUTION APPROVING USE OF TOWN PARKS AND RECREATION EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND FOR PURCHASE OF REMOTE TERRAIN VEHICLE RESOLUTION 24-70 RESOLUTION APPROVING USE OF TOWN PARKS AND RECREATION EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND FOR PURCHASE OF REMOTE TERRAIN VEHICLE The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town has a Parks & Recreation Equipment Repair Reserve fund and a need to purchase an ATV-type vehicle known as an RTV; WHEREAS, pursuant to the 2016 adopted Town Reserve Fund Policy and General Municipal Law § 6-c, the Town is required to approve this purchase subject to permissive referendum and, as this is a Type II Action under SEQRA, no further environmental review is required and the Town Board, upon and after due deliberation, has now: RESOLVED, that the Town be and hereby is authorized to spend up to $15,000 from the Parks and Recreation Equipment Reserve, which is the maximum amount proposed to be expended, for the purchase of the Kubota RTV as submitted to this meeting, to be acquired from the state bid list in fulfillment of Town Procurement Policies and the requirements of General Municipal Law § 103. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Judy Drake, 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 February 28, 2024. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR – COMMENTS One resident spoke about the Open Space Plan. • Pleased Lansing is working on this February 28, 2024 7 • Maybe involve Cayuga County – Genoa, King Ferry, etc. 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 February 2024 1. Thriving Together – a workshop on how to strengthen relationships through effective communication will take place on Thursday, February 29th at 7 pm. 2. Repairs to the upstairs public bathroom are complete. Thanks to D Squared Construction for all of their hard work. 3. On display during the months of February and March: Something, Someone, Somewhere –a drawing exhibit from Lansing High School students. 4. Story Time is on Thursdays at 10:30 am. Children are welcome to join in reading, games and other fun filled activities. No registration is required. 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 10:30-11:30 am. 7. Learn to play American Mah Jongg every Tuesday at 10:15 am and play American Mah Jongg every Wednesday from 1:00-3:00 pm. 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 February 2024 Mini Olympics: The group has been very busy with friendly competition in this program while enjoying the quirkiness of the events. Each day has a mini awards ceremony where small prizes are awarded. So far, each participant has been able to place and win prizes, a huge success! The events that kicked off the program were the toothpick javelin, matchbox racing, paper place contests, paper football games, and “mini knockout” basketball (a daily request). The group has also played Candy Bar Curling, had a Tic Tac Toe tournament, Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament, Marshmallow Tower contest, Invisible Chair endurance contest, Pool Noodle Limbo, and had a cup stacking relay race. One of the program days was on an early dismissal day so the group headed out for lunch together at Lansing Pizza, a trip to Stewart Park, and played Cotton Ball basketball. 9 youth served. February 28, 2024 8 Outdoor Adventure - Winter edition: Outdoor Adventure has a new “home base” in the Nature Center behind Lansing High School. This group is all about woodland games, many of which they have created themselves. Camouflage is still popular, and they find great joy in finding the instructor as fast as they can. They have created a Sneaky Zombie game and absolutely love it. Fires are always popular, and they have enjoyed treats like smores, spider dogs, giant cinnamon snakes and have requested to make campfire apple pie soon. We also have a brand-new youth employee who has been involved in Scouts, and she is doing an amazing job, often getting even muddier than the participants! 11 youth served. Train Your Brain: This program stemmed from several student’s love of the Rubik’s Cube and challenging each other with specific problems and speed solving. One student is a great teacher of techniques and loves to give advice! The other games are based around problem solving and creating strategies to solve or compete with one another. The game Blokus is very popular and played daily, with Mastermind close behind. Classic chess and checkers are always on the table, and they like to compete with the memory game, Micro Simon. Trivial Pursuit is also a hit, followed by Bananagrams, Juxtabo, and Lego puzzles. 9 youth served. Fun with Food: This group has made edible slime, rock candy, and built “veggie villages”, along with a story. Once the group completed their villages, there was a surprise attack of “zombie gummy bears”. Participants had to create a story around the invasion and each student made a short video of the backstory and actual invasion. Entertaining for all parties involved! Our youth employee in this program has grown tremendously and taken the lead on several aspects of the program. She gathers and lays out materials, monitors the measuring and distribution of ingredients and did a great job filming the invasion of the Veggie Villages. 10 youth served. Youth Employment: Youth employees are assisting with Lansing Youth Services programs, chaperoning with the Town Recreation Department’s Ice-Skating program, assisting teachers at the high school, and working at the library. There are three new employees working on their paperwork and are interested in working at the library as well as with Lansing Youth Services programs, all of whom are ideal candidates for the program. 13 youth served. TOMPKINS COUNTY LEGISLATOR REPORT – MIKE SIGLER Reviewed the following report. Tompkins County Legislator Michael Sigler February 2024 Hello and thank you for having me again. I want to thank the County’s Communications Director Dominck Recckio whose reports I take from liberally. We’re moving ahead with the center of government project. A resolution passed 13-0, I was excused, to designate placement of County departments in downtown facilities. This could change as the center progresses. The Daniel D. Tompkins Building will be renovated to include Legislator Offices, Staff Offices, and a Community Meeting Room. The Old Jail building will be renovated to include the Department of Planning and Sustainability, the Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Council, and Assigned Counsel. A Center of Government building of approximately 55,000 gross square feet will be designed to include Assessment, Board of Elections and election machine storage, County Administration, County Attorney, County Clerk, District Attorney, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Office for the Aging, Office of Human Rights, Veterans Services and Workforce Development/Department of Labor. A request for qualifications for the preparation of schematic and design documents for the Center is now moving forward. The County will also arrange for the sale of the Human February 28, 2024 9 Services Annex building to take place after the Center of Government building is constructed and departments have moved in. Legislator Rich John (D-Ithaca), who chairs the Industrial Development Agency (IDA) shared a report on the authority and its work to support development in the County. John indicated, using draft data made available by IDA staff, that payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT payments) to local government entities from developers who receive tax abatements total around $4.3 million. John reported that the abated taxes totaled $5.6 million. John reminded Legislators that after an abatement is granted there is typically a 7–10-year time frame where payments increase before totaling the full amount based on the property assessment and tax rate. There are approximately 47 local abatements across several industries and project types, John reported that those projects have created or retained over 2,000 jobs. John stated, “The idea is to provide enough incentive so the project can work financially. … the abatement only applies to new money, or new development.” We are amending our 2024 capital plans to include a project budget to include $1 million for development of a community shelter in Ithaca funded by the County’s Capital Reserve. The Legislature is adjusting wages for several employee titles to support the living wage in Tompkins County following the most recent calculation by the Alternatives Federal Credit Union. The 2023 study determined that the living wage for Tompkins County was $18.45/hr. Tompkins County has published an annual report and video highlighting grant recipients of the $6.53 million Community Recovery Fund. The report details the grant fund’s priority areas and many of the not-for-profits and businesses supported by the County through the fund. Chair of the Tompkins County Legislature Dan Klein spoke about the fund’s progress and success in 2023, “Creating a program from scratch was a big job.” We were able to invest millions of dollars in community organizations and programs in a relatively short timeframe. Klein says, “The report and video help tell the story of the community recovering from COVID-19 and building resiliency for the future. I encourage anyone to learn more about the organizations and the work they are doing.” Read the 2023 Community Recovery Fund Annual Report Online (Download a PDF) Watch the 2023 Community Recovery Fund Annual Report Video The grant fund was made possible by the American Rescue Plan Act, which delivered funding to state and local governments for COVID-19 pandemic recovery and response activities. Tompkins County received $19.8 million, $6.53 million of which was made available to community organizations through grants as part of the Community Recovery Fund. Councilperson Christine Montague left the meeting at 7:30 p.m. 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 February 28, 2024 Snow & Ice Removal: ▪ Crews worked to clear drifting snow during the week ▪ Crews worked hard to clear Town and County roads from the recent weekend snowstorm 2/17-2/19 Tree & Brush Maintenance: ▪ Crews continued cutting back/mowing to improve line of sight ▪ Crews helped with tree removal/clean-up from high wind damage, causing trees to fall across roads from the recent storm February 28, 2024 10 Water/Sewer Maintenance: ▪ Mike, Mark, and Jamar met with Tompkins County to discuss the Brickyard water line project. ▪ Worked with Bolton Point on water main repairs ▪ Continued working on stormwater issues for 68 Tiger Lily ▪ Worked with Village of Cayuga Heights to find sewer laterals ▪ Bone Plain Road water tank fence was damaged due to windstorm. Looking to fix. Road Maintenance: ▪ Crews worked to patch potholes throughout the Town ▪ Finalizing 2024 road improvement plans Garage Work: ▪ Employees continued to perform truck, plow, and wing maintenance ▪ Dan continues to work hard keeping our fleet up and running. We’ve had several trucks down over the last few weeks. With part backorders this has caused additional challenges. Office: ▪ Jenna & Mike attended a presentation for OpenGov and Comcate ▪ Highway Barn Meetings o C132 contract between LeChase and the Town is under review. ▪ Worked with T.G. Miller to discuss dredging of swim area at Myers Park and of Salmon Creek ▪ Mike attended stormwater and pollution trainings with Southern Tier District 8 ▪ Mike attended Bolton Point Commissioners and Engineers meetings Community: ▪ Met with taxpayers at 72 Tiger Lily ▪ Worked with Ellard Keister, Town of Groton Highway Superintendent, on Yellow Barn Solar project Cross- Departmental Collaborations: ▪ Meet with Parks & Rec to discuss dredging of swim area and creek at the park o Prepped area for material taken from swim area dredging project at the park Additional Points: ▪ Farrell Road pump station discussion ▪ Working to place our mini weather stations ▪ F550 trade-in Mike also stated: Finance Good News - about $196,072 fund balance has been turned back into the Highway DA Fund F550 New Truck in Budget • 2018 one-ton dump truck has emission issues o Trade-in – will not be enough to purchase new truck o Post on Auction International with reserve, to achieve fair market value Warren Road Sewer District • Power failure issues o Pumps stop working ▪ Stand-alone generator will keep pumps running ▪ Public health issue • Need Town Engineer Dave Herrick to do Map, Plan, Report (MPR) o Cost about $2,000 ▪ Sewer district expense – money available February 28, 2024 11 PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT – PATRICK TYRRELL Submitted the following report to the Town Board and it was available as a handout at the meeting. Town Board Report February RECREATION: - Winter programming is ending, skating, travel basketball, wrestling and cheerleading all were successful. Our youth wrestlers hosted Newfield in a dual meet which was a first for our program, the night was an enormous success. Thanks to Eric Stickel, Doug Dake and all the Lansing Varsity wrestlers who helped. - Spring programming is ramping up LBP (baseball) and LSP (softball) registrations are now available as well as our Spring training clinic. - Good luck to Boys Varsity Basketball in the sectional playoffs, they play Wednesday (tonight) at 6:30pm. - Thank you to the boy’s and girls’ varsity players who refereed our youth home games. - We have begun putting together our summer program booklet, we are hopeful to release that at the end of March. - We have been in contact with Infinity Athletics about starting an after-school boxing program and a women’s self-defense class. PARKS: - Dredging of Salmon Creek and the swimming area has been postponed until Fall due to the high-water levels. We are hopeful this can be done in November. - We have been taking advantage of the nice weather and have replaced the dock boards on the boat launch dock in the park. - A large tree near the restrooms has been removed, this was dying and in danger of falling. It will also allow for better lake viewing. - We have cleaned up some material piles by our shop and leveled off an area to make this tidier. We will be using some of the concrete blocks from Salt Point to make material bays to store stone, topsoil, and mulch. - Our new RTV has arrived, and the old one has been sold. We did slightly better than expected on both the purchase and sale. TOWN HALL: - Heating in the town hall remains an issue. We have approximately $10,000 in repairs that need to be completed for the heat to work properly. - We have completed phase one of the repairs to restore heat to the northeast end of the building. My guys have completed the new larger access panel in the hallway and discovered a water leak inside the other access panel last week. Patrick also stated: Music in the Park – received $4,400 Community Arts Partnership Grant to help pay for concerts Pole Banners • Submitted grant • Utility poles towards North Triphammer Road and Lansing Schools • Town Clerk usually gets permits to hang banners on poles o For the future, Recreation Office will take care of this, if the grant is received February 28, 2024 12 DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT – JOHN ZEPKO 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. Planning & Code Enforcement John Zepko, Director, CPESC, CFM Reporting Period January 2024 CORE PLANNING FUNCTIONS • General Admin o 1/8 - onboarding of staff Planner Mason Molesso • Planner conducting classification and review of development applications o 1/10 – met w/ developer to discuss requirement critical permitting tasks for potential development on Wilderness Road o 1/31– met w/ developer to discuss site plan review for potential project on Peruville Rd • Hazard Mitigation Planning • Floodplain Management o Draft Flood maps o Reviewing Flood Dev Permit for 32 Ladoga Park Rd • Stormwater Management o 1/10 – attended TC Stormwater Coalition Meeting ▪ A New MS4 General Permit from DEC is in effect that will have broad reaching impacts across multiple Town departments, operations and budgets. The new permit is more prescriptive than previous iterations and contains many short- and long-term deadlines for planning, implementing, and reporting on the Town’s stormwater management program. Please see attached fact sheet for more information. Planning staff has been meeting to form a 12-month work plan to meet minimum annual requirements and to identify other stakeholders within the Town. o 1/17 – staff meeting w/ TG Miller to discuss strategy for MS4 compliance. o 1/22 – attended meeting w/ NY DEC discussing new MS4 program requirements & deadlines for compliance. LAND USE WORK PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGEMENT • CRC/ Zoning Amendments o 1/25 CRC meeting - Recommended multiple sections of code for revision. See attached statement of work from Code Revision Committee • Yellow Barn Solar o 1/18 met w/ HSE (attorneys) & Town staff to discuss status of YBS submission. The following sections have been reviewed: ▪ Exhibit 16 - Effect on Transportation ▪ Exhibit 8 - Visual Impacts ▪ Exhibit 13, Appendix 13-C - Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan The following exhibits are outstanding and need review. ▪ Exhibit 6 - Public Health and Safety ▪ Exhibit 3 - Location of Facilities and Surrounding Land Use Areas ▪ Exhibit 5 - Design Drawings ▪ Exhibit 15 - Agricultural Resources • Safe Streets and Roads 4 All (SS4A) February 28, 2024 13 o SS4A grant project consists of 11 municipalities in an effort to collect data and implement the highway projects that would make the most impact on improving safety for all who use Tompkins County's roads. o 1/16 – attended SS4A check in meeting w/ planning team and consultants. Cambridge Systematics was selected as the project consultant. Project work plan and timeline were discussed. o 1/19 – Meet w/ Town of Ithaca Director of Planning to discuss SS4A project o 1/30 - SS4A project update. Cambridge Systematics, project consultant is reviewing local plans from 11 participating communities to understand the types of safety policies, programs, and projects already in place that could inform and enhance the development of the Joint Safety Action Plan. When all plans have been reviewed Project consultant will be conducting individual (one on one) meetings with representatives from each municipality to discuss findings. COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT • Agricultural and Farmland Protection Committee staff support • Conservation Advisory Committee Council o 1/11 meeting w/ CAC chair to discuss 2024 CAC work plan • Water & Sewer Working Group o No meeting • Capital Improvement Committee o No meeting PLANNING BOARD • 22 Jan meeting – the Planning Board heard the following: o Approved Minor Subdivision 347 Bill George Road o Set public hearing for Minor Subdivision – Conlon Road ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS • 10 Jan 2024 o Area Variance – 2 Ladoga Park Rd. A public hearing was conducted. The ZBA requested revisions to the submissions for the 14 Feb meeting. February 28, 2024 14 February 28, 2024 15 February 28, 2024 16 February 28, 2024 17 PRELIMINARY REPORT to Lansing Town Board From: Town of Lansing Code Revision Committee Date: 23 Jan 2024 Business: Miscellaneous Updates to the Town Code Town Board Meeting Date: 21 Feb 2024 Summary Recommended Code text and Zoning map amendments to the following: • §270-28 – [Zoning Permits] Specific Standards– Keeping of Chickens • §235-3 - [Subdivision of Land] Definition of “Lot Line Adjustment” • §235-3 - [Subdivision of Land] Definition of “Flag Lot” • §270 Attachment 2 – interpretation of lot lines for corner lot • §270 Article III District Regulations - Maximum number of single and/or two family dwelling units per parcel Policy Issues The issues that will be addressed by the draft changes include: - §270-28 – [Zoning Permits] Specific Standards– Keeping of Chickens: The zoning code permits a maximum of five (5) chickens to be kept. However, NYS February 28, 2024 18 Department of Agriculture and Markets stipulates that chicks must be sold in groups of six (6). A zoning amendment to increase the maximum allowable number of chickens to six (6) will bring the two policies into alignment. - §235-3 - [Subdivision of Land] Definition of “Lot Line Adjustment”: Lot line lot adjustments of less than one acre can be approved administratively (without Planning Board approval). Lot line adjustments of over one acre must get Planning Board approval. This amendment would seek to reduce the burden on the Planning Board by permitting administrative approval of all lot line adjustments. This would be more efficient for residents, the Planning Board, and will reduce the administrative burden for staff. - §235-3 - [Subdivision of Land] Definition of “Flag Lot”: the current regulation Flag Lots contains several different references for the minimum permissible frontage, causing a potentially confusing interpretation. Amendment of the definition of flag lots would include defining the precise geometry of flag lots (frontage, area, lot line for setbacks, etc), along with examining the potential for limiting the number of permissible flag lots in a subdivision. - §270 Attachment 2 – interpretation of lot lines for corner lot: The Department of Planning and Code Enforcement seeks to clarify the diagram contained within §270 Attachment 2 to facilitate the interpretation of the minimum required set backs for corner lots. The current diagram is unclear in the designations of front, side and rear lot lines for corner lots. - §270 Article III District Regulations and Schedules - Maximum Number of dwelling units per parcel: The Zoning code is silent on the maximum number of single family and two family dwellings that are permitted per parcel. An amendment will seek to clarify if multiple single family and/or two family dwellings are permitted upon a single parcel, and if so what the maximum permitted number of single/two family dwellings per parcel may be, and to establish area, frontage, yard and coverage requirements for single family or two family dwellings under single ownership. Impact on Town Resources Allocated 130 staff hours (100 for Director of Planning; 30 for Planner) for all Zoning and Land Use Regulation Updates in the 2024 Work Plan. If design guidelines / standards are requested, professional services will be acquired in accordance with the Town of Lansing Procurement Policy and per budget line B8020.420. State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) This action is anticipated to be a Type I Action under 6 NYCRR 617.4 (b)(2): the adoption of changes in the allowable uses within any zoning district, affecting 25 or more acres of the district. Public Notice Public notification will be achieved by posting the agenda, with the agenda items being listed, at least 24 hours prior to the 21 Feb 2024 Town Board meeting. Public Engagement The public hearing requirements of NYS Town Law, Open Meetings Law, and the procedures for adopting or amending a local law contained in Municipal Home Rule Law will be adhered to. Attachments • Draft Motion Directing the Code Revision Committee to Prepare Preliminary Draft Zoning Amendments # # # Report prepared by: John Zepko, Director of Planning & Code Enforcement February 28, 2024 19 ENGINEER’S REPORT – DAVE HERRICK No report. 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 FEBRUARY 2024 Meeting with Tompkins County Assessment and Code Department – Feb 7th Our department along with the code department met with Jay and Heather from the Tompkins County Assessment Department. We discussed the process of how special district charges get assessed on parcels tax bills and who is responsible for reporting/changing those charges. This is especially important when parcels get subdivided. Each parcel needs to have the appropriate special district. We have a procedure in place to review these for 2024. 2024 Town and County Taxes My total warrant (after adjustments) is $16,308,639.17. To date we have collected $14,808,885.45. The Town portion of the warrant $5,465,477.88 has been paid to the Supervisor. Tompkins County Finance has been paid $7,500,000 towards their portion and $20,879.59 for the first installment service charges. For additional information regarding taxes, please visit https://www.lansingtown.com/clerk/page/taxes. Water and Sewer Payments February was busy collecting water and sewer payments. Total bills: 1,859 of which 372 were emailed. 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. CONSENT AGENDA a. MOTION AUTHORIZING TOWN OF LANSING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN LANSING YOUTH SERVICES 2024 AGREEMENT MOTION M24-03 MOTION AUTHORIZING TOWN OF LANSING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN LANSING YOUTH SERVICES 2024 AGREEMENT February 28, 2024 20 Motion authorizing Town of Lansing Supervisor to sign Lansing Youth Services 2024 Agreement between Tompkins County and Town of Lansing, Term of Agreement January 1 through December 31, 2024. b. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE TOWN OF LANSING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN MUNICIPAL SOLUTIONS, INC. MSRB CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UPDATES AND EMMA FILINGS CONTRACT WITH THE TOWN OF LANSING, DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2024 MOTION M24-04 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE TOWN OF LANSING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN MUNICIPAL SOLUTIONS, INC. MSRB CONTINUING DISCLOSURE UPDATES AND EMMA FILINGS CONTRACT WITH THE TOWN OF LANSING, DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2024 Motion to authorize Town of Lansing Supervisor to sign Municipal Solutions, Inc. MSRB Continuing Disclosure Updates and EMMA Filings Contract with the Town of Lansing, Dated February 1, 2024. The Town of Lansing may terminate the contract at any time. c. MOTION TO AUTHORIZE TOWN OF LANSING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN MUNICIPAL SOLUTIONS, INC. GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH THE TOWN OF LANSING, DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2024 MOTION M24-05 MOTION TO AUTHORIZE TOWN OF LANSING SUPERVISOR TO SIGN MUNICIPAL SOLUTIONS, INC. GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH THE TOWN OF LANSING, DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2024 Motion to authorize Town of Lansing Supervisor to sign Municipal Solutions, Inc. General Financial Services Open-Ended Renewal Contract with the Town of Lansing, Dated February 1, 2024. The Town of Lansing may terminate the Contract at any time. d. MOTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CODE REVISION COMMITTEE TO PREPARE PRELIMINARY DRAFT ZONING AMENDMENTS MOTION M24-06 MOTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CODE REVISION COMMITTEE TO PREPARE PRELIMINARY DRAFT ZONING AMENDMENTS Motion that the Code Revision Committee is authorized and directed to prepare Preliminary Draft Text and Map Amendments to the following, in accordance with the Code Revision Committee Preliminary Report dated 23 Jan 2024. • §270-28 – [Zoning Permits] Specific Standards – Keeping of Chickens • §235-3 – [Subdivision of Land] Definition of “Lot Line Adjustment” • §235-3 – [Subdivision of Land] Definition of “Flag Lot” • §270 Attachment 2 – interpretation of lot lines for corner lot • §270 Article III District Regulations – Maximum number of single and/or two- family dwelling units per parcel e. RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS 24-35 AND 24-29 February 28, 2024 21 RESOLUTION 24-71 RESOLUTION AMENDING 2024 ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS 24-35 and 24-29 The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, on January 17, 2024, the Town passed Organizational Resolution 24-35 appointing liaisons for 2024 and Resolution 24-29 establishing standard hours per month, as required for determination of retirement benefits; and WHEREAS, the Supervisor wishes to make the following amendments to Resolution 24-35; 1. Town Board liaison to the Agricultural & Farmland Protection Committee be Ruth Groff. 2. Town Board liaison to the Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) be Joseph Wetmore. 3. The Cayuga Medical Center Committee Member listed on the liaison chart is hereby removed as the committee no longer exists; and WHEREAS, Resolution 24-29 needs to be updated to state the Senior Court Clerk will be working 8 hours per day - 40 hours per week, effective March 1, 2024, for retirement purposes; and WHEREAS, upon due consideration and deliberation upon the foregoing, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED that 2024 Organizational Resolutions 24-35 and 24-29 be and are hereby amended as follows: Resolution 24-35: 1. Town Board liaison to the Agricultural & Farmland Protection Committee be Ruth Groff. 2. Town Board liaison to the Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) be Joseph Wetmore. 3. The Cayuga Medical Center Committee Member listed on the liaison chart is hereby removed as the committee no longer exists. Resolution 24-29: Be updated to state the Senior Court Clerk will be working 8 hours per day - 40 hours per week, effective March 1, 2024, for retirement purposes. f. RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING DIANE WITHIAM TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS RESOLUTION 24-72 RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING DIANE WITHIAM TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board. WHEREAS, Local Law #1 of 2021, Town of Lansing Ethics Law, was adopted March 17, 2021; and WHEREAS, per § 18-6 Board of Ethics. There is hereby established a Board of Ethics consisting of five members, to be appointed by the Town Board, all of whom shall reside in the Town, and all of whom shall serve without compensation and at the pleasure of the Town Board. No member of the Board of Ethics shall be a Town Employee or a Relative of any Town Employee. Ethics Board members will have staggered 5-year terms, and appointments will be initially made for terms of members running for 1 to 5 years, so t hat February 28, 2024 22 one appointment arises for consideration or renewal annually. Ethics Board members may be reappointed at the expiration of their term. The Attorney for the Town shall be an ex officio member of said Board without voting privileges, for the purposes of providing legal guidance and advice to allow the Board of Ethics to efficiently perform its functions; and WHEREAS, the Board of Ethics has recommended that Diane Withiam be reappointed to a 5-year term on the Board of Ethics; and WHEREAS, upon and after due deliberation upon this matter, The Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that Diane Withiam is hereby reappointed to a 5-year term on the Board of Ethics, effective January 1, 2024 and expiring December 31, 2028. g. RESOLUTION REQUESTING REDUCTION OF SPEED LIMIT ON SALMON CREEK ROAD RESOLUTION 24-73 RESOLUTION REQUESTING REDUCTION OF SPEED LIMIT ON SALMON CREEK ROAD The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, at the Lansing Town Board meeting on August 15, 2018, the board approved Resolution 18-121, supporting the reduction of the speed limit on Salmon Creek Road north of the Red Bridge; and WHEREAS, on April 26, 2019, New York State Department of Transportation informed the Town of Lansing that it approved reducing the speed on Salmon Creek Road to 35 MPH for the first half mile north of the Red Bridge; and WHEREAS, the speed limit on Salmon Creek Road now changes from 35 MPH to 55 MPH in a cluster of residential homes; and WHEREAS, residents in this cluster have complained to the Town that they find people accelerating in front of their homes to be dangerous and disturbing to the peacefulness of their neighborhood; and WHEREAS, moving the change in speed limit 600 feet to the north would move this speed change out of a residential cluster; and WHEREAS, upon consideration and deliberation upon the same, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing supports the requested reduction in speed limit and hereby directs that the Town requests the New York State Department of Transportation to conduct a traffic study along Salmon Creek Road in the Town of Lansing for the purpose of considering reduced speed to enhance safety. h. RESOLUTION CORRECTING EMPLOYEE HEATHER DRIES' HOURLY RATE IN THE POSITION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RESOLUTION 24-74 RESOLUTION CORRECTING EMPLOYEE HEATHER DRIES’ HOURLY RATE IN THE POSITION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby amend Resolution No. 24-02 correcting clerical errors in the hourly wage. There were the following typographical February 28, 2024 23 errors: The hourly wage was set at $28.78 per hour, Grade 7, Step 2; The hourly wage should have been $31.61, Grade 7, Step 3. As this was a clerical error, there will be no effect to the current budget; so upon due consideration and deliberation by the Town of Lansing Town Board, now therefore be it RESOLVED as follows: 1. The hourly wage is hereby set and approved at $31.61 per hour, Grade 7, Step 3. 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 retroactively to January 1, 2024, place into effect such changes and this resolution, including by the filing of form MSD 428, if required. CONSENT AGENDA MOTIONS M24-03 – M24-06 AND RESOLUTIONS 24-71 – 24-74 RESOLUTION 24-75 CONSENT AGENDA MOTIONS M24-03 – M24-06 AND RESOLUTIONS 24-71 – 24-74 WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the Consent Agenda Motions M24-03 – M24-06 and Resolutions 24-71 – 24-74, 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 Judy Drake, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Judy Drake – Aye Councilperson Laurie Hemmings – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Ruth Groff – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolutions were approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 28, 2024. RESOLUTION AND FINAL ORDER OF FORMATION FOR DRAINAGE DISTRICT #11 FOR EAST SHORE CIRCLE MAJOR AND EAST SHORE CIRCLE MINOR SUBDIVISIONS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE STORMWATER PRACTICES RESOLUTION 24-76 RESOLUTION AND FINAL ORDER OF FORMATION FOR DRAINAGE DISTRICT #11 FOR EAST SHORE CIRCLE MAJOR AND EAST SHORE CIRCLE MINOR SUBDIVISIONS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE STORMWATER PRACTICES The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, John Young, et al. (the “Developer”) proposed the dedication of stormwater facilities and easements relating thereto for the purposes of fulfilling Planning Board approval conditions and ensuring the long-term maintenance of stormwater facilities for the East Shore Circle Major and Minor Subdivisions, including the dedication of stormwater pond lots identified on the major subdivision plat as Lots 8 and 9, and the easements and facilities shown upon project development plans, subdivision plats, and in project SWPPPs, which have envisioned that the facilities and stormwater operation, maintenance, reporting, and repair obligations would be managed by a drainage district; including further that the final approval of the major subdivision issued by the Planning Board defined the boundary of this subdivision and required district formation for the whole thereof as a condition of approval, and the landowners in the adjacent minor subdivision unanimously petitioned to join such drainage district; and February 28, 2024 24 WHEREAS, the Town Board accepted the planning board’s and town engineer’s recommendation as to this district and forwarded the same, together with resolutions, maps, landowner petitions, and related information to the Water and Sewer Advisory Board (“WSAB”), which agency reviews and issues advisory recommendations on all special benefit districts for the town, and the WSAB unanimously recommended by written memorandum that the town proceed with formation of this district as mapped and proposed, and the Town Board duly accepted and adopted such advisory opinion and recommendations and, by resolution, authorized the town engineer to proceed with a Map, Plan and Report (“MPR”) for this proposed district based upon all of the foregoing; and WHEREAS, a Town Law §§ 209-c and 209-d Map, Plan and Report (“MPR”) was duly prepared relative to proposed Drainage District #11 and the Town Board duly issued an Order under Town Law §209-d and determined that (i) the final Map, Plan and Report complies with the requirements of Town Law, and (ii) it is in the public interest and to the benefit of all parcels in the proposed district to establish the Town of Lansing Drainage District #11, and (iii) all benefited parcels are included, and no benefited parcels were excluded, from such district, and a public hearing was duly held upon December 20, 2023 at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, to consider district formation, the public interest order, and the environmental review thereof, and all persons thereat were duly heard, a negative declaration under SEQRA was duly continued as no supplemental review was determined as needed given a comprehensive review of this issue and these impacts as part of the subdivision review process for each such subdivision, and the formation of the district was conditionally approved; and WHEREAS, the establishment of Town of Lansing Drainage District #11 was approved subject to permissive referendum pursuant to Town Law §209-e and Town Law Article 7, and the Notice of Permissive Referendum was properly and timely posted and published and more than 30 days has passed since adoption of such prior resolution conditionally approving formation of Drainage District #11, and no request for a referendum and no petitions in relation thereto have been received by or filed with the Town; and WHEREAS, and after due deliberation hereupon be it now: RESOLVED that the following findings be made and that a Final Order approving the formation of Drainage District #11 be approved and issued as follows, including pursuant to Town Law § 209-f(2): 1. No additional SEQRA review is necessary or required due to the passage of time, as (i) no significant changes in the property or project have occurred, and (ii) the Town finds that conducting SEQRA review as soon as is possible in relation to any project is consistent with the goals and requirements of SEQRA. 2. The boundaries of Drainage District #11 are inclusive of the tax parcel numbers comprising the East Shore Circle subdivisions and all lots therein, as shown on the sealed plats and survey maps as filed in the Town and County Clerk’s Offices, and the Map, Plan and Report on file at the Town Clerk’s Office, as more specifically described in the MPR, and in accordance with the real property metes and bounds descriptions as are on file at the Tompkins County Clerk’s Office for such lands (which are each expressly herein incorporated). 3. Drainage District #11 be approved and constructed as set forth in the order calling a public hearing, and the Town shall assess, levy, and collect special assessments upon the several lots and parcels of land within the said district, which the Town Board has determined and hereby again determines are especially benefited thereby, so much and from each as shall be in just proportion to the benefit thereof, each and all to pay the operation and maintenance costs of such district and any existing or future indebtedness lawfully incurred for such district. 4. The Town Clerk shall file: (i) a certificate with the County Clerk certifying that no referendum was requested; and (ii) a certified copy of this Resolution with the Tompkins County Clerk and the New York State Department of Audit and Control (at the NYS Comptroller’s Office) within 10 days of the adoption of this Final Order. February 28, 2024 25 5. Drainage District #11 and the Town of Lansing are each severally and jointly hereby empowered to approve and accept contracts, agreements, dedications and assignments of lands, easements, and rights-of-way relating to the district and the stormwater facilities thereof, including from the developer and the owners of benefitted parcels within such district, and the Town Supervisor be and is hereby authorized on behalf of the Town of Lansing and Drainage District #11, upon approval of the form thereof by the Attorney for the Town and the Town’s SMO, to do such things and negotiate and execute such documents as are or may be necessary or desirable for stormwater management and the needs of said Drainage District #11, including attaining such easements and rights as are or may hereafter be so determined as necessary or desirable. 6. That upon submission and filing of easement appropriate for access to all stormwater facilities, as determined in the manner as set forth above, the existing Stormwater Operating, Management, and Reporting Agreement of record for the East Shore Circle minor subdivision may be cancelled by instrument duly executed by the Town and, as above, the Town Supervisor be and hereby is further authorized to execute the same. 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 Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Ruth Groff – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 28, 2024. RESOLUTION AND FINAL ORDER OF FORMATION FOR DRAINAGE DISTRICT #12 FOR THE ASBURY-COLLINS MAJOR SUBDIVISION RESOLUTION 24-77 RESOLUTION AND FINAL ORDER OF FORMATION FOR DRAINAGE DISTRICT #12 FOR THE ASBURY-COLLINS MAJOR SUBDIVISION The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, John Young, et al. (the “Developer”) proposed the dedication of stormwater facilities and easements relating thereto for the purposes of fulfilling Planning Board approval conditions and ensuring the long-term maintenance of stormwater facilities for the Asbury-Collins Major Subdivision, and the development plans, subdivision plats, and project SWPPPs have envisioned that the facilities, and stormwater operation, maintenance, reporting, and repair obligations, would be managed by a drainage district, and the final approval of the major subdivision issued by the Planning Board defined the boundary of this subdivisions and required district formation for the whole thereof as a condition of approval; and WHEREAS, the Town Board accepted the planning board’s and town engineer’s recommendation as to this district and forwarded the same, together with resolutions, maps, landowner petitions, and related information to the Water and Sewer Advisory Board (“WSAB”), which agency reviews and issues advisory recommendations on all special benefit districts for the town, and the WSAB unanimously recommended by written memorandum that the town proceed with formation of this district as mapped and proposed, and the Town Board duly accepted and adopted such advisory opinion and recommendations and, by resolution, authorized the town engineer to proceed with a Map, Plan and Report (“MPR”) for this proposed district based upon all of the foregoing; and WHEREAS, a Town Law §§ 209-c and 209-d Map, Plan and Report (“MPR”) was duly prepared relative to proposed Drainage District #12 and the Town Board duly issued an Order under Town Law §209-d and determined that (i) the final Map, Plan and Report complies with the requirements of Town Law, and (ii) it is in the public interest and to the benefit of all parcels in the proposed district to establish the Town of Lansing Drainage February 28, 2024 26 District #12, and (iii) all benefited parcels are included, and no benefited parcels were excluded, from such district, and a public hearing was duly held upon December 20, 2023 at the Lansing Town Hall, 29 Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, to consider distr ict formation, the public interest order, and the environmental review thereof, and all persons thereat were duly heard, a negative declaration under SEQRA was duly continued as no supplemental review was determined as needed given a comprehensive review of this issue and these impacts as part of the subdivision review process and the formation of the district was conditionally approved; and WHEREAS, the establishment of Town of Lansing Drainage District #12 was approved subject to permissive referendum pursuant to Town Law §209-e and Town Law Article 7, and the Notice of Permissive Referendum was properly and timely posted and published and more than 30 days has passed since adoption of such prior resolution conditionally approving formation of Drainage District #12, and no request for a referendum and no petitions in relation thereto have been received by or filed with the Town; and WHEREAS, and after due deliberation hereupon be it now: RESOLVED that the following findings be made and that a Final Order approving the formation of Drainage District #12 be approved and issued as follows, including pursuant to Town Law § 209-f(2): 1. No additional SEQRA review is necessary or required due to the passage of time, as (i) no significant changes in the property or project have occurred, and (ii) the Town finds that conducting SEQRA review as soon as is possible in relation to any project is consistent with the goals and requirements of SEQRA. 2. The boundaries of Drainage District #12 are inclusive of the tax parcel numbers comprising the Asbury-Collins subdivision and all lots therein, as shown on the sealed plats and survey maps as filed in the Town and County Clerk’s Offices, and the Map, Plan and Report on file at the Town Clerk’s Office, as more specifically described in the MPR, and in accordance with the real property metes and bounds descriptions as are on file at the Tompkins County Clerk’s Office for such lands (which are each expressly herein incorporated). 3. Drainage District #12 be approved and constructed as set forth in the order calling a public hearing, and the Town shall assess, levy, and collect special assessments upon the several lots and parcels of land within the said district, which the Town Board has determined and hereby again determines are especially benefited thereby, so much and from each as shall be in just proportion to the benefit thereof, each and all to pay the operation and maintenance costs of such district and any existing or future indebtedness lawfully incurred for such district. 4. The Town Clerk shall file: (i) a certificate with the County Clerk certifying that no referendum was requested; and (ii) a certified copy of this Resolution with the Tompkins County Clerk and the New York State Department of Audit and Control (at the NYS Comptroller’s Office) within 10 days of the adoption of this Final Order. 5. Drainage District #12 and the Town of Lansing are each severally and jointly hereby empowered to approve and accept contracts, agreements, dedications and assignments of lands, easements, and rights-of-way relating to the district and the stormwater facilities thereof, including from the developer and the owners of benefitted parcels within such district, and the Town Supervisor be and is hereby authorized on behalf of the Town of Lansing and Drainage District #12, upon approval of the form thereof by the Attorney for the Town and the Town’s SMO, to do such things and negotiate and execute such documents as are or may be necessary or desirable for stormwater management and the needs of said Drainage District #12, including attaining such easements and rights as are or may hereafter be so determined as necessary or desirable. 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: February 28, 2024 27 Councilperson Judy Drake – Aye Councilperson Laurie Hemmings – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Ruth Groff – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 28, 2024. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF TOWN CENTER LICENSE AGREEMENT TO KERSAT LANDSCAPING, INC., SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM RESOLUTION 24-78 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF TOWN CENTER LICENSE AGREEMENT TO KERSAT LANDSCAPING, INC., SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town acquired title to 104 Auburn Road upon August 15, 2019, such land being part of the Town Center area; and WHEREAS, the Town acquired such land subject to two leases, one of which is Kersat Landscaping, Inc. (the other being “Scoops”). Kersat Landscaping, Inc. requested an extension of its lease and an expansion of leasehold occupancy rights to assume in tenancy the entirety of the main building located upon such parcel; said lease expired on November 30, 2023; and said lease has been extended upon a month-to-month basis, which lease is hereby terminated and replaced with a license agreement, effective from the 1st day of January, 2024 through the 28th day of February, 2026; and WHEREAS, a form of license has been drafted and approved and, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED that the multi-year license to Kersat Landscaping, Inc. be and hereby is approved in substantially the form as presented and, subject to negotiation and approval of the final form thereof by the Town Supervisor, undertaken upon the advice and consent of the Town Attorney, and as so amended in their negotiated final form, 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; and it is further RESOLVED, that this Resolution be and hereby is subject to permissive referendum as required by Town Law § 64 and Town Law Article 7, and the Town Clerk is directed to publish a compliant notice of permissive referendum within 10 days of the adoption hereof. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Judy Drake, duly seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Judy Drake – Aye Councilperson Laurie Hemmings – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Ruth Groff – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 28, 2024. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF TOWN CENTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF KERSAT LANDSCAPING, INC, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM RESOLUTION 24-79 February 28, 2024 28 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF TOWN CENTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF KERSAT LANDSCAPING, INC., SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town and Kersat Landscaping, Inc. (“Kersat”) had a written lease that had required payments by Kersat to the Town of taxes if and when, if ever, the lands of the Town that were occupied and subject to such lease became subject to taxation due to the lease thereof to private persons or entities for non-governmental purposes; and WHEREAS, during the lease term the land went from non-taxable to taxable status and neither the Town nor Kersat was aware of the need to pay additional added rental fees due to the Town’s incurring such real property taxes and, atop such mutual mistake, the existing leases did not account for there being multiple private occupants of such parcel of land, did not account or apportion taxes for the portion thereof applicable only to Kersat’s lease, use, or occupancy of land, nor did the lease account or apportion for the portions of such land in continued use and occupancy by the Town, such that the amount of accumulated arrears could be variously argued to be between $4,000 and $12,000; and WHEREAS, rather than argue or litigate the matter, a settlement agreement and release of Kersat has been drafted and approved, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby RESOLVED, that the settlement agreement and release of Kersat Landscaping, Inc. be and hereby is approved in substantially the form as presented and, subject to negotiation and approval of the final form thereof by the Town Supervisor, undertaken upon the advice and consent of the Town Attorney, and as so amended in their negotiated final form, 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; and it is further RESOLVED, that this Resolution be and hereby is subject to permissive referendum as required by Town Law § 64 and Town Law Article 7, and the Town Clerk is directed to publish a compliant notice of permissive referendum within 10 days of the adoption hereof. The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Judy Drake, 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 Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Ruth Groff – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 28, 2024. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AD HOC INTERVIEW COMMITTEES FOR 2024 RESOLUTION 24-80 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AD HOC INTERVIEW COMMITTEES FOR 2024 The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is in the process of reviewing and editing Local Law xx of 2024 Amend Chapter 7: Boards, Commissions and Committees, which would establish the process for filling vacancies on certain boards and committees; and WHEREAS, the process establishes ad hoc interview committees comprised of up to two members from the Town Board and members from the body with a vacancy (a number of February 28, 2024 29 members that is less than quorum of said body) to interview and formulate a recommendation of appointment to the Town Board; and WHEREAS, there are currently vacancies on the Planning Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Conservation Advisory Council, and the Board of Ethics that should be filled as to avoid quorum issues while the Town Board finalizes the edits of Local Law xx of 2024, now therefore be it RESOLVED that the Town of Lansing Town Board hereby approves of the following process for filling vacant seats on the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Advisory Council and Board of Ethics for 2024 or until Local Law xx-2024 Committees is so adopted: A. Vacancies upon the Planning Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Conservation Advisory Council, and the Board of Ethics will be advertised and posted by the town clerk's office in the same manner as applicable to special meetings. The town board may appoint less than a quorum of its members to participate in the formulation of questions, the interview process, and the discussion of candidates. The head of the department that works most closely with the body with such vacancy may participate in the formulation of questions, the interview process, and the discussion of candidates. The board in question may appoint less than a quorum of its members who may participate in the formulation of questions, the interview process, and the discussion of candidates. Prior to appointment the town board shall refer the name and application materials of each candidate to the applicable body that has a vacancy for comment and advice as to such appointment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the above process supersedes any previously adopted appointed board application process. 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 Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Ruth Groff – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 28, 2024. RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AWARDING DEMOLITION BID CONTRACT TO CONTENTO AUTO SALES, INC. FOR DEMOLITION AND RESTORATION OF 2 AUBURN ROAD Town Engineer Dave Herrick stated two (2) bids were received. Once the Town Board awards the project to Contento Auto Sales, Inc. they will start in about five (5) to six (6) weeks. Dave will draft the bid award. Finance Discussion – Highway Superintendent Mike Moseley stated he put $51,000 in the budget to pay for this. Bookkeeper Mary Ellen Albrecht stated there is $15,000 in contingency that is available to pay the additional $11,510. RESOLUTION 24-81 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AWARDING DEMOLITION BID CONTRACT TO CONTENTO AUTO SALES, INC. FOR DEMOLITION AND RESTORATION OF 2 AUBURN ROAD The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board: WHEREAS, the Town purchased property at 2 Auburn Road that was condemned and needed demolition and reconstruction, and the Town completed preliminary site studies February 28, 2024 30 and publicly advertised for project bids pursuant to the requirements of the Town’s Procurement Policies, General Municipal Law § 103, and Labor Law Article 8; and WHEREAS, the bid documents were approved by the Town, duly and properly posted and advertised, the public bid opening occurred as scheduled upon February 15, 2024, and two bids were received and reviewed as to price, terms, compliance with bid requirements, and prevailing wage and debarment rules; and WHEREAS, the bid from Contento Auto Sales, Inc., of 119 ½ Pendleton St., Cortland, New York 13045, in the amount of $62,510 was determined to be the lowest responsible bid from a qualified bidder; so now therefore, it is RESOLVED, that the Town hereby awards the contract and bid to Contento Auto Sales, Inc. in the accepted bid amount, and the Town Engineer be and hereby is directed to finalize the contract for demolition and restoration and, once signed by the contractor, the Town Supervisor be and hereby is authorized to sign in the same in the name of and for the Town of Lansing. 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 Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Ruth Groff – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 28, 2024. RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT AND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND SUPERVISOR’S REPORT RESOLUTION 24-82 RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT AND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND SUPERVISOR’S REPORT The Supervisor submitted her monthly report for the month of December 2023, to all Board Members and to the Town Clerk. The Supervisor’s Report was reviewed by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore. The bills were reviewed by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore and Councilperson Laurie Hemmings. The Supervisor’s Report be approved as submitted and the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the following bills and to make the following budget modifications. CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 002 DATED 02/28/2024 AUDITED VOUCHER #’s 46 – 183 PREPAY VOUCHER #’s 46 – 52, 175 AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #’s 3 – 8 PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #’s 3 – 5 FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 112,300.07 HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 240,619.10 LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 245.10 February 28, 2024 31 WARREN & CHERRY SEWER DISTRICT (SS1,3) $ 33,502.15 LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 227,848.34 TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 1,454,251.98 2023 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS FEBRUARY 28, 2024 MEETING GENERAL FUND A December 31, 2023 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT A1220.130 A1110.120 ADDTL PAYROLL EXPENSE FOR COURT CLERK $ 3,953.83 A1220.130 A1220.100 COVER OVERAGE - SUPERVISOR $ 0.12 A1380.401 A1380.400 COVER FISCAL AGENT OVERAGE $ 230.00 A1410.400 A1410.110 COVER OVERAGE - DEPUTY CLERK $ 1,534.95 A1410.400 A1410.130 COVER OVERAGE - PART TIME CLERK $ 1,000.00 TOTAL A1220.400 A1410.130 $ 558.49 $ 1,558.49 A1010.400 A1420.400 TO COVER ADDTL LEGAL FEES $ 3,427.58 A1110.130 A1420.400 " $ 1,418.37 A1920.400 A1420.400 " $ 1,630.50 TOTAL A5010.120 A1420.400 " $ 2,780.35 $ 9,256.80 A1470.400 A1440.400 TO COVER ADDTL ENGINEERING FEES $ 602.50 A1620.406 A1620.400 COVER OVERAGE - BUILDINGS $ 330.89 A1620.406 A1620.403 COVER OVERAGE - BUILDINGS ELECTRIC $ 48.24 A1620.406 A1620.404 COVER OVERAGE - BUILDINGS TELEPHONE $ 136.63 A1630.406 A1630.400 COMM CENTER - CONTRACTUAL OVERAGE $ 112.35 A1630.406 A1630.403 COVER OVERAGE - COMM. CENTER ELECTRIC $ 91.13 A1910.400 A1670.400 OVERAGE FOR PRINTING/MAILING $ 185.31 A3120.100 A3120.110 ADDTL FOR POLICE - COURT $ 87.18 A3310.400 A3310.110 ADDTL FOR CROSSING GUARD $ 120.00 February 28, 2024 32 A2544 A3510.402 ADDTL DOG CONTROL FEES $ 80.00 A5132.406 A5132.410 TO COVER OVERAGE FOR GARAGE MAINTENACE $ 206.58 A7020.100 A7020.110 ADDTL PAYROLL COST FOR PARKS & REC $ 2,449.40 A7020.100 A7110.110 ADDTL PAYROLL COSTS FOR PARKS $ 362.06 A7020.404 A7110.200 PARKS - EQUIPMENT PURCHASE $ 404.69 A7110.200R A7110.200 $ 9,354.14 TOTAL A7110.400 A7110.200 $10,529.90 $20,288.73 A7110.403 A7110.404 ADDTL FOR PARKS - TELEPHONE $ 235.64 A7140.400 A7140.100 ADDTL FOR PARKS PAYROLL $ 3,037.20 A7320.100 A7310.400 TO COVER OVERAGES FOR YOUTH PROGRAM $ 7,691.59 TOTAL A7320.100 A7310.400 $ 1,998.83 $ 9,690.42 A599 A9060.800 ADDTL REQUIRED FOR INCREASED HEALTH INS. EXPENSE $47,986.88 GENERAL FUND B December 31, 2023 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT B3620.110 B3620.120 TO COVER ADDTL PAYROLL COSTS $ 8,661.91 B8020.401 B8020.402 TO COVER ADDTL LEGAL COSTS $ 34.00 HIGHWAY FUND DA December 31, 2023 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT DA5148.100 DA5142.100 MOVE SNOW REMOVAL PAYROLL FUNDS $ 13,025.80 DA9010.800 DA9060.800 TO COVER ADDITIONAL $ 23,046.69 TOTAL DA9030.800 DA9060.800 HEALTH INS EXPENSE $ 2,164.43 $25,211.12 LAKEWATCH LIGHTING DISTRICT SL3 December 31, 2023 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT SL3-599 SL3-5182.400 ADDITIONAL LOAN NEEDED $ 161.91 A FUND SL3-599 FROM A FUND TO COVER UTILITY EXPENSES WATER FUND SW December 31, 2023 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT February 28, 2024 33 SW8340.100 SW9060.800 ADDTL COST OF HEALTH INS. $25,155.83 2024 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS GENERAL FUND A February 28, 2024 FROM TO FOR AMOUNT A599 A1320.400 COST OF ANNUAL AUDIT PER 2024 ENGAGEMENT LETTER $ 6,500.00 2024 ENGAGEMENT LETTER TOTAL $20,500 (BUDGET=$14,000) A599 A1440.400 COLLIERS-BERGMAN FEASABILITY STUDY FOR LANSING RESIDENTIAL CENTER - FINAL BILL $42,320.95 The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson Laurie Hemmings, duly seconded by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore, and put to a roll call vote with the following results: Councilperson Judy Drake – Aye Councilperson Laurie Hemmings – Aye Councilperson Joseph Wetmore – Aye Supervisor Ruth Groff – Aye Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on February 28, 2024. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Judy Drake – emailed the following report to the Town Board Judy Drake Town Board Member Report February 2024 February Board Report- meetings attended: January 29th: Tompkins County Youth Services Board February 1st: Town of Lansing Conservation Advisory Council February 6th: Lansing Fire Commissioners February 14th: Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals Also met with Mike Moseley, Pat Tyrrell, and Ruth Groff for introductory meetings. Judy also stated she attended the Tompkins County Youth Services Board meeting on February 26th. Laurie Hemmings – emailed the following report to the Town Board Laurie Hemmings Town Board Member Report February 2024 I did cover for Christine last night at the meeting of the Lansing Housing Authority at Woodsedge apartments. The meeting was entirely cordial. They mostly talked about budgets and repairs needed on the buildings. They do have an open seat on the Lansing Housing Authority, which they would like our help filling. Also, Woodsedge Apartments has vacancies for senior housing that they are having trouble filling with new tenants. They put an ad in the Shopper every month, but still have open units. They were surprised when I told them there was a demand for senior housing found in our February 28, 2024 34 comprehensive plan. They acknowledged that Woodsedge has fewer features than other senior housing nearby, namely lack of access to a grocery store. Christine Montague 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. Christine Montague Town Board Member Report February 2024 Lansing Housing Authority Monday, January 22, 7 pm 1. The board and management company for Woodsedge are getting estimates to replace the roof as water is entering around vents. Small repairs may be able to delay replacement up to a year, but wood has rotted in some areas, making replacement more urgent. 2. We walked through Woodsedge to check the condition of walls and observe areas where carpet will also need to be replaced. 3. Some residents complained of smokers allowing their smoke to spread through the building and asked for solutions including eviction of the offending residents. The management company is following procedures required by the fair housing act to handle the issue. Cayuga Lake Watershed Intermunicipal Organization Wednesday, January 24, 7 pm 1. Representatives from the Division of Water of the DEC presented how waters are selected for the 303(d) lists of impairments and explained more about 9 Element Plans and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs). 2. PFAS Grant Support: CWIO supported a grant proposal by Cornell researchers to do targeted water sampling to identify sources of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the Finger Lakes. 3. CWIO completed its organizational document for 2024 including the 2024 budget, the workplan for 2024, and appointments of officers and committee members. 4. Dues: All municipalities should have received their dues invoices by now. Please check that they are in the pipeline although the deadline is not until June 30. The Association of Towns of the State of New York 2024 Annual Meeting and Training School February 18 - 21, 2024 Sessions attended: PFAS and Forever Chemicals: Past, Present and Future Robert King, Principal, King Law Group NYS Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development Funding Charlie Philion, Program Director Community Dev., NYS Homes & Community Renewal Economic Development for Rural Communities Matt Horn, Director, Local Government Services, SmarterLocalGov Team, MRB Group State and Federal Funding: Financing and Resources for Municipalities Charlie Philion, Program Director Community Dev, NYS Homes & Community Renewal Local Government Strategies for Attracting Housing Investment Matt Horn, Director, Local Government Services, SmarterLocalGov Team, MRB Group Bridging the Digital Divide: What can the Internet of Things (IoT) offer your community? February 28, 2024 35 K. Max Zhang, Professor of Engineering, David Kay, Department of Global Development, Cornell University Climate Law Challenges for Municipal Leadership: State Mandates, Access to Funding and Technical Assistance Dan Ruzow, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP; Paul Beyer, Director of Smart Growth, NYS Department of State (DOS); Jennifer Manierre, Clean Energy Siting, NYSERDA; Peter Feroe, AKRF Planning; Dan Whitehead, DEC Rural Housing Development: Obstacles, Resources and Solutions Michael Borges, Rural Housing Coalition of NY Site Plan Review Monica Ryan & Patricia Burke, Division of Local Government Services, NYSDOS Policies and Procedures for Managing your Town Ingrid Otto, Division of Local Government and School Accountability, Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Joseph Wetmore 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. Joseph Wetmore Town Board Member Report February 2024 Zoom meeting Yellow Barn Committee Thursday, January 18⋅1:00 – 2:30pm Discussion to catch new members up on where the project stands. Bolton Point Personnel & Organization Committee Wednesday, January 24⋅1:00 – 2:00pm *Recommendation to full board to approve to Extend to Non-Union Staff Policies from the UAW Union Contract *Recommendation to full board to approve Jacob Bolten to Geographic Information Systems / Information Technology Specialist Position *Recommendation to full board to approve John Tyler Fleming to the Distribution Operator Position *Recommendation to full board to approve Jacob Colbet to the Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee Position * Reports a. Shop Steward b. Production Manager c. Finance Manager d. Distribution Manager e. Human Resources Manager f. General Manager *Executive Session to discuss personnel history of a particular person or contract negotiations. Planning Board Monday, January 22⋅6:30 – 8:30pm Conlon Rd, Tax Parcel Number 27.-1-26.2 The applicant proposes to subdivide a ~1.3- acre lot from the existing ~29.4-acre lot. The property is in the AG zone. Set public hearing. February 28, 2024 36 347 Bill George Rd, Tax Parcel Number 24.-5-1.2 The applicant proposes to subdivide a 12.88-acre lot. Parcel A is 7.01 acres, Parcel B is 5.87 acres. Approved. Code Revision Committee (CRC) Monthly Meeting Thursday, January 25⋅10:00am – 12:00pm Recommendation to Town Board that CRC work on the following amendments to town code *§270-28 – [Zoning Permits] Specific Standards– Keeping of Chickens *§235-3 - [Subdivision of Land] Definition of “Lot Line Adjustment” *§235-3 - [Subdivision of Land] Definition of “Flag Lot” *§270 Attachment 2 – interpretation of lot lines for corner lot *§270 Article III District Regulations - Maximum number of single and/or two family dwelling units per parcel *Update zoning on storage containers *Correct omission of illustrations to Ag Zoning update Zoning update discussion zoom Thursday, January 25⋅1:00 – 2:30pm Discussed plans to work with Colliers Engineering & Design to apply for NY State grants for Zoning Code updates. Conservation Advisory Council Thursday, February 1⋅6:30 – 8:30pm Discussed the latest draft copy of the Open Space Conservation Plan and Appendix The Association of Towns of the State of New York 2024 Annual Meeting and Training School February 18 - 21, 2024 Sessions attended: PFAS and Forever Chemicals: Past, Present and Future Robert King, Principal, King Law Fiscal Oversight Responsibilities of the Governing Board William Naylor, Auditor 2, Division of Local Government and School Accountability, OSC Economic Development for Rural Communities Matt Horn, Director, Local Government Services, and Diana Smith, Senior Municipal Advisor / SmarterLocalGov Team, MRB Group Understanding Fund Balance William Naylor, Auditor 2, Division of Local Government and School Accountability, OSC Communicating and Understanding Financial Reports Leslie Richard, CPA, Auditor 2, Division of Local Government and School Accountability, OSC Negotiating Payments in Lieu of Taxes Dylan C. Harris, Partner, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna, LLP (Still) Navigating the Haze: Regulating Cannabis at the Local Level Sarah Brancatella, Counsel and Legislative Director; Katie Hodgdon, Counsel, Association of Towns What does a Town Board Member Need to Know about Highways? David P. Orr, PE, Director, NYSLTAP Center - Cornell Local Roads Program February 28, 2024 37 FirstNet: A Single, Interoperable Network for Public Safety by Public Safety Presented by FirstNet Q&A with the Association of Towns’ Legal Staff Lori Mithen-Demasi, General Counsel; Sarah Brancatella, Legislative Director and Counsel; Katie Hodgdon, Counsel; and Dana Campbell, Counsel, Association of Towns of the State of New York Annual Association of Towns of the State of New York Business Meeting Planning Board Monday, February 26⋅6:30 – 8:30pm Conlon Rd, Tax Parcel Number 27.-1-26.2 The applicant proposes to subdivide a ~1.3- acre lot from the existing ~29.4-acre lot. The property is in the AG zone Joe also stated that Councilperson Christine Montague attended the Planning Board meeting. Ruth Groff 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. Ruth Groff Supervisor Report February 2024 • Meetings of committees: o Yellow Barn Solar: January 18, 1:00pm o Trails Committee: January 23, 11:45am; February 6, 11:30am – the committee is putting together a brochure to be used for public engagement. o Code Revision Committee: January 25, 10:00am – Discussed 4 revisions to code to be voted on at the February Town Board meeting. o Tompkins County Council of Governments: January 25, 3:00pm o Highway Building: January 30, 10:00am; February 15, 10:00am – Kickoff meeting with LeChase (the project management team), Municipal Solutions, and Colliers. The outline of areas that will be covered included: Concept Design, Site/Civil, Building Programming, and Fossil- Free/Carbon Zero/Carbon Neutral/Net Zero Energy Solutions. o Elected Officials: February 1, 8:30am – The county received the grant to fund the EMS rapid response program. It is slated to start in April 2024. o Group of 6 Sewer Committee: February 8, 10:00am – Discussed various issues around the county. o Town Supervisors: February 12, 10:00am – Ithaca eliminated their lighting districts. The committee asked me to contact Martin Stallone, President and CEO of Cayuga Health System (“CHS”), to see if he would meet with the group to share CHS plans and how they will affect our towns. (I followed through with this request, and he has agreed.) February 28, 2024 38 o Ithaca Tompkins County Transportation Council (“ITCTC”), Policy Committee: February 13, 1:00pm – Bike Share will be offering bike repair and bike safety training. Trail maps for Tompkins County are now on the ITCTC website. • Meetings with individuals: o Heather McDaniel, President, Ithaca Area Economic Development o Chris Pettograsso, Superintendent, LCSD o John Howell, Justice of the Lansing Town Court – to discuss process for filling Justice vacancy should Judge Maura Kennedy-Smith win the election in November. o Rich Cunningham, Senior Consultant, Thoma Development Consultants – to discuss possible grant writing opportunities. • Other: o Mike Moseley, Highway Superintendent, gave me a walking tour of the closed section of Ludlowville Road. • Association of Towns 2024 Conference: January 18 – January 21, NYC o Sessions attended: ▪ Small Community Success Stories: How to Design and Implement a ‘Funding quilt for Public Infrastructure’ ▪ Funding Stormwater Maintenance and EPA Stormwater Regulations ▪ Economic Development for Rural Communities ▪ Solar, Storage, and Land Use: An Introduction to Solar Energy and Storage – with Land Usage Opportunities for Towns ▪ Siting Large Renewable Energy Facilities: The NYS Executive Law 94-c Process ▪ How Towns Can Easily Purchase Green Products – The Green Purchasing Communities Program ▪ Municipal Infrastructure Funding Experience: Uncover Opportunities – Part 1 ▪ Municipal Infrastructure Funding Experience: Welcome to the Funder Games! Part 2 ▪ Drinking Water Source Protection ▪ Policies and Procedures for Managing your Town WORK SESSION Revised Ethics Law Town Board members and Jamie Ferris, Ethics Board Chair, discussed the proposed ethics law. Town Board directed Ethics Board to have a procedure of how to handle items and communicate to Town Board. Town Board directed Ethics Board to make the few agreed upon changes to the proposed ethics law. Town Board previously directed Ethics Board to update the Ethics Disclosure Form, once the law is final. Town Board will do a resolution each year stating who will be required to complete Ethics Disclosure Form. Proposed Local Law (xx) of 2024 – Amending the Code Chapter 7: Boards, Commissions and Committees Town Board had brief discussion. Paragraph 18 needs to be clearer. February 28, 2024 39 Councilperson Joseph Wetmore and Town Counsel Guy Krogh will work on revisions. Interview Committees Planning Board – Councilperson Joseph Wetmore and Councilperson Laurie Hemmings Zoning Board of Appeals – Councilperson Judy Drake and Councilperson Christine Montague Conservation Advisory Council – Supervisor Ruth Groff and Councilperson Laurie Hemmings Ethics Board – Supervisor Ruth Groff and Councilperson Christine Montague MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION Supervisor Ruth Groff moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION/SALE/LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY WHEN PUBLICITY MIGHT AFFECT VALUE AT 9:50 PM. Councilperson Judy Drake seconded the motion. All in Favor – 4 Opposed – 0 MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION Councilperson Joseph Wetmore moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:16 PM. Councilperson Laurie Hemmings seconded the motion. All in Favor – 4 Opposed – 0 MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING Councilperson Judy Drake moved to ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 10:17 PM. Councilperson Laurie Hemmings seconded the motion. All in Favor – 4 Opposed – 0 Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk. Minutes beginning with Executive Session were taken by Guy Krogh, Town Counsel and executed by the Town Clerk. Respectfully submitted, Deborah K. Munson, RMC Town Clerk