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REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
November 18, 2015
A Regular Meeting of the Lansing Town Board was held at the Town Hall Board Room,
29 Auburn Road, Lansing, NY on the above date at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was called to
order by the Deputy Supervisor, Sharon Bowman and opened with the Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag. Roll call by Debbie Crandall, Town Clerk, showed the following
to be
PRESENT:
Robert Cree, Councilperson Doug Dake, Councilperson
Ruth Hopkins, Councilperson Edward LaVigne, Councilperson
ABSENT: Kathy Miller, Supervisor,
ALSO PRESENT: Deputy Supervisor, Sharon Bowman, Town Counsel, Guy Krogh,
Deputy Highway Superintendent, Charlie “Cricket” Purcell, Parks and Recreation
Superintendent, Steve Colt, Lansing Star, Dan Veaner, Connie Wilcox, Ronald E.
Ostman, Dave and Joyce Heck, Ted Laux, Chris Williams, Mike Moseley, Katrina
Binkewicz, K. Sternberg, David Schutz and a few other attendees.
LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY REPORT – RON OSTMAN
LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY
UPDATE NOVEMBER 18, 2015
1. LCL’S library manager Susie Gutenberger was awarded LIBRARY DIRECTOR of the
YEAR by the Finger Lakes Library System. She won this award due to her vision for the
library that resulted in LCL achieving a permanent charter in just five years. This is a
well deserved recognition of her hard work on behalf of LCL.
2. LCL is now on Amazon Smile. Shoppers can go to smile.amazon.com before they
shop and choose Friends of Lansing Community Library and the Amazon Smile
Foundation will donate 5% of the purchase price of the order to LCL.
3. LCL will close at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, November 25th and be closed Thursday
and Friday, November 26th and 27th for the Thanksgiving break.
4. LCL recently received a grant from the Pilcrow Foundation of $1,200 for the
purchase of children’s books.
5. Community families can now get the new “kid’s” library cards which feature local
art of the lighthouse at Myers Park.
6. LCL is now hosting elementary art shows, every month, in our children’s room. The
first Saturday of every month we are featuring a small “art opening reception” in the
library lobby.
7. The Friends LCL are hosting an Artisan Fair on Friday, December 4th from 4 -7 PM
and Saturday, December 5th from 10 AM-5 PM. The vendor stalls are currently sold
out and there is a short waiting list. They will also be holding a raffle of a gift basket
with artisan “wares” and selling donation “cards” to benefit the Friends.
8. On Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 7:00 PM, Dr. Linda Garrett, DVM, owner of th e
Meadowridge Veterinary Hospital, will host a presentation on Pet First Aid.
9. The Tompkins County Board has approved an increase to their annual funding for
rural libraries and the Finger Lakes Library System. The increase will be $1,400.
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10. Through December, the LCL art display will feature artwork from high schoolers at
BOCES.
PARKS AND RECREATION REPORT – STEVE COLT
Parks & Recreation Department
11/18/15
Town Board Meeting
RECREATION
Our early winter programs have started and each with real good numbers.
Gymnastics, Basketball, Friday Night Soccer, Little Voices, and Bowling. (Bussing
has been great so far).
After the holidays, we will have additional programs starting that includes: the
Skating Program, Travel Basketball, Gymnastics sess. 2, and the Ski Club
program.
The Holiday Cookie Exchange is scheduled again this year on Saturday December
6th. The baking and exchange is directed by Stacie Kropp and Carolyn Shaw and
is for students in grades 4 – 8. Students will bake, decorate and exchange 5
different types of cookies.
We had a meeting on Monday with our Lansing Community Council rep and a
person from the United Way of Tompkins County to discuss grant funding. The
Community Council is the conduit for this funding, and our piece of this grant is
dedicated to fund our scholarship program. This was a process review meeting
to determine ways to increase our funding.
PARKS
The park clean up and winterization has been completed for the season. The
parks still look great for this time of the year and many people still are visiting to
drive through or park and walk.
An additional 12 new trees were delivered and planted last week by our crew in
some open spots in the park. Several of these trees are flowering crab apple
and should really be beautiful in the spring! We continue to add more trees
than we remove and whenever trees are taken down it is always for public safety
reason!!
The Lansing Center Trail continues to get consistent usage. The trail looks great
and gets regular upkeep from a host of volunteers.
The Lansing Lion’s Club has completed much of the work on the new pavilion in
Ludlowville Park. It is a perfect size and in a great location and will be an
excellent new asset to the park.
PLANNING CONSULTANT REPORT – MICHAEL LONG – The report was
provided to all Town Board members and available as a handout at the meeting.
Novalane – Jack Young
o Preliminary Plat subdivision plan with turn around extension of Smugglers
Path.
o SEQR – classified as an “Unlisted Action” and will have resolutions available.
o Public Hearing opened Feb 9th for the “Flag Lots” – still open.
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o Storm Water Plan SWPPP reviewed by TG Miller, letter dated Jan 26, 2015 of
issues, revisions currently underway
o Site meeting to walk future Smugglers Path road extension – 5/7/2015 –
o Request for 1 lot subdivision as an interim step before the entire subdivision is
completed – Sept 28, 2015. Withdrawn at this time.
o Preliminary and Final Plat approvals - TBD.
West view Partners, Boris Simkin – Major Subdivision – 4 Lots.
o Designated a Major subdivision (4 lots and ROW issues) – phase plan
completed by T.G. Miller with ROW access and future roads included
(drawing dated 12/15/2015).
o Revised Subdivision Plan - submitted to TG Miller Storm Water Plan for 4
lots.
o Revised 239 Review from County – response 50 foot buffer 3/30/2015
o SWPPP plan reviewed by TG Miller, recommended changes, Meeting held on
4/8/2015 – still waiting on revisions.
o Field work completed 9/4/2015 with Dave Herrick on site.
o Public Hearing date – after storm water plan revisions are approved by T.G.
Miller…
Whispering Pines VI (AKA Asbury Hill) – Subdivision 28 lots - Richard Thaler
o Revised Plans being developed by engineer. (submitted 3/26/2015)
o 239 Review from Tomkins County – letter dated 4/24/2015 with 100 foot
setback from stream bank.
o Storm Water Review – T.G. Miller currently underway – Lot #7 ok with
drainage easement. Balance of site still being reviewed.
o Water District Extension –Town Board Public Hearing held 4/15/2015 with
Town Board Approval completed.
o Lot #7 – Treat as VI - #1A – Flag Lot public hearing 5/11/2015 and
requesting Final Plat / SEQR approval and site plan approved 5/11/2015
meeting.
o Public Hearing – Completed May 11, 2015 – SEQR and Preliminary Plat
Subdivision approved.
o SEQRA - Adopted May 11, 2015 / Preliminary Platt May 11, 2015.
o Revised SWPPP submitted – T. G. Miller to review. Engineer review meeting
10/29/2015
o Town Board Roadway approval – proposed November 18, 2015 – waiver of
new highway specs requested.
o Town Board to adopt storm water management plan. – TBD –draft plan under
review.
o Final Platt – tentative November 23, 2015.
Lake Forest Circle Drive – L1 Zone - Major subdivision of 16 lots plus storm water.
o Tompkins Co. 239 review (Letter 11/12/2014) has been completed.
o Storm water plan revisions requested T.G. Miller. Letter dated 11/19/2014.
o Revisions are being made to the SWPPP materials. Submitted 10/26 revised
maps. Letter (Oct. 27, 2015) from Tim Buhl in response circulated.
Comments on map sent on map 10/28/2015.
o Schedule a “Public Hearing”- tentative December 14, 2015.
o SEQRA, Preliminary Plat approval – request waiver of new town highway
specs.
o Final Plat approvals – TBD.
Ag Plan – Follow up meeting – finalize report meeting June 1, 2015
o Joint Planning Board and Town Board meeting held– June 22, 2015
o Town Board Public Hearing Meeting – July 15, 2015
o Town Board establishes 2nd Public Hearing for Sept. 16, 2015
o Town Board adopted Ag Plan on Sept. 16, 2015.
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o Town Board to establish an Agriculture Committee as per the
recommendations.
Mirabito Holdings, Inc. – Site Plan Requested – Town Barn Road B2 Zone.
o 3 acre phased development – LP Gas storage facility with later phase
petroleum.
o Informal Site Plan meeting – PB held Oct 26, 2015
o PB is requesting a “Public Hearing” to be established after SWPPP is
prepared.
o SWPPP, SEQRA and Site Plan approval – TBD.
727 Lansing Station Road – Site Plan review – L1 Zone
o 14 foot by 14 foot open sided pavilion
o Lead Agency review with ZBA area variance required 30foot setback from
water -10 foot proposed
o SEQRA Review - 11/9/2015 –
o ZBA Meeting area variance – tentative 11/ 17/ 2015 -
o Site Plan Approval – tentative 11/23/2015.
4 Ladoga Park – Site Plan Review L1 Zone
o Special Use Permit for a Bed and Breakfast (permitted with site plan) – room
above existing garage on a narrow building lot. (meets setbacks for garage)
o Lead Agency review with ZBA area variance required 50foot setback from
side property line -11 foot proposed each side.
o SEQRA Review - 11/9/2015 –
o ZBA Meeting area variance – tentative 11/ 17/ 2015 -
o Site Plan Approval – tentative 11/23/2015.
A. Scott Piney – Peruville Road Site Plan (RA Zone) to add 15 additional duplex
buildings in addition to 4 existing duplexes and office / barn complex.
o Site Plan draft submitted (12/2014) , meeting held and revised site plan
resubmitted (9/14/2014).
o Application for Site Plan and Developers Agreement –received 11/15/2015.
o Revised SEQRA application received 11/16/2015.
o SWPPP submitted to T.G. Miller – Oct. 2015 preliminary review underway.
o Submit for 239 Review – TBD.
o SEQRA, SWPPP and Site Plan approval – TBD.
East Shore at Cayuga Vista Drive – (B1 Zone) – Site plan for a 9,100 SF retail store.
o Preliminary site plan drawings received 11/9/2015.
o Needs formal application, 239 Review, etc.
Cornell University – “Design Connect Project” – “Form Based Codes Project” for
Comp Plan supporting materials.
o Working meeting 10/29/2015
o Public presentation / Workshop scheduled for Thursday - Nov 12th – Town
Hall.
o Final Public Presentation scheduled for Monday Dec 7th at 7:00 PM Town
Hall.
Comprehensive Plan – Wed. November 11, 2015 at 7:00 PM
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
A resident from the Lake Watch area presented the following petition that was signed by
82 residents. The petition will also be presented to the Planning Board at next Monday’s
meeting.
To: Lansing Town Board and the Lansing Town Planning Board
From: Residents of Lake Watch and Cayuga Highlands, Lansing
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October 17, 2015
Dear members of the Lansing Town Board and Town Planning Board:
We, property owners of the Lake Watch and Cayuga Highlands developments petition all
current members of the Town Board and Planning Board to approve a thorough,
comprehensive, and complete plan for the entirety of the Nova Lane development that
addresses the safety concerns expressed by residents of the Lake Watch and Cayuga
Highlands communities. This complete plan would comprise all stages of development
potentially to include all 19 homes that ultimately might be built in all phases of the Nova
Lane development. The comprehensive plan and would include, at minimum, a specific
plan for the connection of
Smugglers Path to Eastlake Road before any homes are built in the Nova Lane
development. In particular, this connection between East Lake and Lake Watch
Needs to be completed before Stage 1 of the development begins.
Nova Lane to Route 34, without traffic being routed through the East Lake or
Lake Watch developments and then having to wind up again at a hammerhead
end of Nova Lane that stops shortly before connecting to Route 34. In particular,
this connection to Route 34 needs to be completed before Stage 2 of the
development begins.
We have serious safety concerns about the plans for Nova Lane as they have been
presented to us. Specifically, we are concerned about the connections to Nova Lane via
Smugglers Path and/or Reach Run that terminate in one or more dead ends, creating a
single entry and exit point to this new development. This single point of entry/exit
presents a significant danger in terms of emergency access to our developments, with the
further potential for costly litigation against the Town of Lansing in case of emergency
action blocked by lack of planning for entrance and egress routes. These safety concerns
also pertain to traffic to the new development being routed via a single path through our
developments and the convoluted traffic plan that would result from the planned
configuration of streets. This convoluted plan presents a significant danger to our
children, who play on our streets, and to the walkers and runners who frequent these
residential neighborhoods. Because there are no sidewalks, moreover, walking, running
and playing in the street are inevitable.
We do not oppose the development of Nova Lane, but we believe it must be done in a
responsible way that takes into account the safety of the residents of Lake Watch, Cayuga
Highlands, Nova Lane, and East Lake, as well as of all vehicles that pass by those
developments on Route 34. We do not believe the current plan constitutes a responsible
approach to developing Nova Lane and, as our elected or appointed town officials, we
respectfully request you take steps to address our legitimate concerns.
We believe there are a number of viable solutions to resolve our concerns surrounding the
development of Nova Lane, and we believe these solutions can be reached at a communal
level. We therefore request that you take into account our concerns and collaborate with
us to see that Nova Lane is developed in a responsible way. We are willing to collaborate
with you on this issue.
Sincerely,
Concerned Residents of Lake Watch and Cayuga Highlands
TOMPKINS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE – MIKE SIGLER
TOMPKINS COUNTY LEGISLATOR
MICHAEL SIGLER
11/18/2015
Hi,
Thanks for having me again.
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At the last meeting I was at, it was mentioned that there were still
concerns about the intersection of Asbury and North Triphammer. With
that in mind, I asked our highway department if we could put up the
flashing speed lights that we see at schools. It so happened that the
county had two temporary units that we could put up, so we did. These
are also collecting data. Jeff Smith, our Supervisor asked if the town
would want that data and I told him it’s likely you would. I think the
lights do give a good, non-intrusive, heads up to take some care in the
upcoming intersection. Our road crew also fixed parts of Asbury Road at
the same time.
Last night, after two-and-a-half months of deliberation and review, we
adopted the County’s 2016 budget and capital program for the next five
years. The budget was approved by a 13-1 vote, with Legislator Dooley
Kiefer voting no.
The $1.71 million budget, with $84.9 million in local dollar spending,
increases the County tax levy by 1.01% an increase that is below the
County’s 1.8% State property tax cap. The tax rate of $6.73 per
thousand is down by 1.88% from 2015.
The summary of the final amendments and the adopted budget will be
posted on the budget page of the County website at
www.tompkinscountyny.gov/ctyadmin/2016budget.
Also, by unanimous vote, the county adopted a new Local Law that will
prohibit the sale in Tompkins County of personal care products
containing microbeads. “Microbeads” are synthetic, plastic particles
added to personal care products, such as facial cleansers, shampoos,
and toothpastes. The new law notes that microbeads, which enter bodies
of water through disposal down household drains following the use of
such personal cosmetic products and collect harmful pollutants already
present in the environment, pose a serious threat to Tompkins County’s
environment.
I want to thank Lansing native Christian Shaw, and the Plastic Tides
team Gordon Middleton, Celine Jennison and Julian Rodriguez for
bringing a lot of attention to this issue.
The law will take effect 180 days after its filing with the Secretary of State
– the long lead time to enable public and retailer awareness of the
provisions and to permit the adjustment of store inventories to comply
without undue hardship. Legislator Jim Dennis proposed delay in
implementation from the six months to one year, which ultimately failed
by a 6-8 margin (Legislators Mike Sigler, Dave McKenna, Leslyn McBean-
Clairborne, and Chair Mike Lane joining Mr. Dennis voting in favor).
Enforcement will come through the Department of Weights and
Measures, which it was noted will be able to use discretion in working
with store owners.
Earlier this month, the Tompkins County Legislature, by a vote of 10-2,
authorized the County, jointly with the City of Ithaca, to pursue a State-
funded study to examine the potential feasibility of consolidation of City
and County law enforcement agencies. It was said this was a way to
study this, but go slow. I voted against it because I’m thinking this is a
path we shouldn’t step on at all. I see no benefit for Lansing in a merger
between the City Police Department and the County Sheriff’s Office. The
state has encouraged consolidation and shared services, but I see many
other easier places to merge services such as finances and human
resources.
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Also, our two new members Anna Kelles (District 2) and Richard John
(District 4) were administered the oath of office today by County Clerk
Maureen Reynolds.
Legislators John and Kelles, elected by special election this month, now
officially join the Legislature, assuming the seats left vacant by the
resignations of Legislators Kathy Luz Herrera and Nate Shinagawa.
The Legislature now returns to its full complement of 14 members.
Chair Lane has appointed Mr. John to serve on the Public Safety and
Government Operations Committees, and Ms. Kelles to serve on the
Health and Human Services, and Facilities and Infrastructure
Committees.
Both Legislators will serve through the remainder of the current
Legislature term, ending December 31, 2017.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
Dave Heck, as a member of the Hydrilla Task Force of the Cayuga Lake Watershed,
stated his purpose tonight was to thank the Town Employees for their help this year in
getting the information in the hands of the public. He thanked Debbie Crandall for
providing the handout kits in the Town Hall foyer and Steve Colt for providing two
dispensers at the Town Park.
RESOLUTION ISSUING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PROPOSED
DESIGN, LOCATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROADWAYS AND
INFRASTRUCTURE POTENTIALLY TO BE DEDICATED IN RELATION TO
THE ASBURY HILL SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING APPROVAL OF WAIVER
REQUEST TO BUILD ROADS UNDER 2014 ROADWAY SPECIFICATIONS
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins questioned why the Town Board was approving this and not
the Planning Board.
Counsel Guy Krogh stated that this is standard and every subdivision has to have the
Town Board approve the preliminary proposed layout of roadway and stormwater
facilities as those are to be dedicated. The Planning Board does not have the jurisdiction
to accept a dedication of roadways or stormwater facilities on behalf of the town. He
stated that when there is a permanent town infrastructure, by law, it comes to the Town
Board for approval and has been done for every subdivision.
Counsel Guy Krogh noted that the reason it is in front of the Town Board tonight is
because the waiver can be approved by either board. The town was proceeding to address
everything and it made sense to address the waiver issue as well. The Town Board
approved the highway specifications in the preliminary plat and the waiver request is
before the board tonight.
Counsel Guy Krogh noted that in order to meet the old roadway specifications there
needs to be a preliminary plat approval in place and a requested waiver by December 31,
2015.
RESOLUTION 15-125
RESOLUTION ISSUING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF PROPOSED DESIGN,
LOCATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROADWAYS AND
INFRASTRUCTURE POTENTIALLY TO BE DEDICATED IN RELATION TO
THE ASBURY HILL SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING APPROVAL OF WAIVER
REQUEST TO BUILD ROADS UNDER 2014 ROADWAY SPECIFICATIONS
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
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WHEREAS, the Asbury Hill Subdivision, formerly known as Whispering Pines Phase
VI, is scheduled for final plat review by the Planning Board, and per the Town’s
Subdivision Law a plat approval requires that the Town Board generally review and
advise the Planning Board if the proposed roadway layout, specifications, and other
infrastructure(s) proposed to be dedicated or offered to the Town are acceptable,
including items such as water mains, stormwater facilities, and the like; and
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent has reviewed the proposed roadway
layout and specifications and found the same adequate and similarly, as to water and
stormwater and other proposed permanent infrastructure that may or will be dedicated or
offered for dedication, the Town’s Planner, Engineer, and Attorney have each had input
and have generally approved the layout and location of such infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, in 2015 the Town changed its roadway specifications but included, for
projects then under review, that if they had a required form of approval before December
31, 2015, that such Developer could opt to proceed under the older roadway
specifications upon application for a waiver, made before such same date, and approval
thereof by the Town Board or the Planning Board (see Resolution 15-96, of August 19,
2015); and
WHEREAS, this subdivision was first proposed in 2013 and the roadway and
engineering designs were the subject of a preliminary plat approval based upon the older
roadway specifications in 2015, even before the adoption of updated roadway and culvert
specifications, such that the Developer qualifies for and has requested such a waiver; and
WHEREAS, and after due deliberation upon this matter and in respect of the upcoming
final plat review, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has, subject to final
stormwater review (including SWPPP approvals and any conditions listed upon any
SPDES general permit), and any findings or requirements of the Planning Board in
relation to the final subdivision plat, hereby
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing, in satisfaction of the
requirements of §505 (E) (1) of Local Law #1 of 2008 and Town Law Article 16, hereby
approves the proposed location and specifications for the proposed roadways and
infrastructure as shown upon the Asbury Hill Subdivision plat maps (and in such
application’s supporting materials); and it is further
RESOLVED, that the roadway specifications are approved and the waiver application to
build the roadways pursuant to the roadway specifications in eff ect upon the date of the
preliminary plat approval (May 2015, thus meaning the older roadway specifications) be
and hereby is granted.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by
Councilperson Robert Cree, duly seconded b y Councilperson Edward LaVigne, and put
to a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Robert Cree – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins - Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
November 18, 2015.
RESOLUTION APPROVING BANFIELD, SWEARINGEN AND TILTON
OUTSIDE USER AGREEMENTS FOR CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT
Counsel Guy Krogh noted that the following request went through the Water and Sewer
Advisory Board and are all feasible with no engineering issues. When the residents
obtain their easements they can all move forward.
RESOLUTION 15-126
RESOLUTION APPROVING BANFIELD, SWEARINGEN AND TILTON
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OUTSIDE USER AGREEMENTS FOR CONSOLIDATED WATER DISTRICT
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board.
WHEREAS, the Water and Sewer Advisory Board (“WSAB”), in accord with its duties
and functions as assigned by the Town Board, has considered certain outside user
requests for the Consolidated Water District (“CWD”), and the WSAB has issued a
recommendation to approve outside user requests and agreements for the following:
1. Donald J. Banfield & Michele A. Steffey, 75 Marina Road (TPN 33.-1-68);
2. Randal J. & Stephanie D. Swearingen, 14 and 22 Waterwagon Road
(TPN 37.1-6-6.1 and TPN 37.1-6-6.2);
3. Joseph & Jill Tilton, 30 Waterwagon Road (TPM 37.1-6-6.5); and
WHEREAS, the Town’s CWD Local Law only allows outside users to receive water
from the CWD or any of its extensions when approved by the Town Board and an
adequate contract for services is executed that complies with law in several material
respects; and
WHEREAS, said action is a Type II SEQRA action for which no environmental review is
required, and upon due consideration thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has hereby
RESOLVED, that an outside user agreement (the “Agreement”) for each of the persons
and properties above-listed be and hereby is approved, and that permission is given to tap
into CWD water mains once the Agreement is signed in a final form as approved by
Town Counsel; but subject to the continuing requirements of such Agreements that the
installation be at the expense of each applicant, including any pumps, valves, and like
appurtenances, and that the applicant approve any future boundary change or district
extensions covering their lands, and that the applicant is responsible to obtain and pay for
all easements, approvals, and permits necessary therefor and all maintenance and upkeep
thereof; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the amended permit fee of $200.00 be and hereby is approved for
backlot and outside user applications and agreements; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor or Deputy Town Supervisor be and each is
severally authorized to execute such Banfield, Swearingen and Tilton Outside User
Agreement 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 Doug Dake duly seconded by Councilperson Edward LaVigne, and put to
a roll call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Robert Cree - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins – Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
November 18, 2015.
APPROVE AMENDED AUDIT FROM OCTOBER 21, 2015 GENERAL FUND
(A&B)
Bookkeeper Sharon Bowman noted that mistakenly a reimbursement had been processed
with an overpayment in the amount of $11,925.54 resulting in the amended amount
below.
RESOLUTION 15-127
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Councilperson Edward LaVigne moved to approve the following amended General Fund
(A&B) item line:
FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 69,768.86
Councilperson Robert Cree seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll
call vote:
Councilperson Robert Cree – Aye Councilperson Doug Dake - Aye
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins – Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried and duly adopted on
November 18, 2015.
APPROVE AUDIT and BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
RESOLUTION 15-128
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins moved that the Bookkeeper is hereby authorized to pay the
following bills and to make the following budget modifications.
CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 011
DATED _11/18/2015__
AUDITED VOUCHER #’s 1096-1205
PREPAY VOUCHER #’s 1096-1101
AUDITED T & A VOUCHER #’s 88-98
PREPAY T & A VOUCHER #’s 88-90
FUND TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL FUND (A&B) $ 55,017.19
HIGHWAY FUND (DA&DB) $ 168,557.33
LANSING LIGHTING (SL1, 2 &3) $ 1,458.97
LANSING WATER DISTRICTS (SW) $ 193,492.10
TRUST & AGENCY (TA) $ 38,024.19
LANSING SEWER DISTRICTS (SS1, SS3) $ 8,640.46
BONE PLAIN WATER TANK PROJECT (HB) $ 289,726.38
November 18, 2015
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
A2705 A7560.400 FR GIFTS& DONAT TO OTHER PERF ARTS-CONTRACT 320.72
UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES
A2706 A7560.401 FR ESFOTA GRANTS TO OTHER PERF ARTS-ESFOTA 1,234.00
A2705 A7560.401 FR GIFTS& DONAT TO OTHER PERF ARTS-ESFOTA 276.85
ADDED MORE DUE TO INCREASED REV
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A511 A7110.200R FR APPROP RESERVES TO PARKS-EQUIPMENT RESV 5,400.00
MOVE MONEY OUT OF APPROP DUE TO PURCHASE
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
GENERAL B FUND
November 18, 2015
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
B511 B8020.402 FR FUND BALANCE TO PLANNING BD-LEGAL SVC 8,461.25
UNANTICIPATED LEGAL SVCS
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
HIGHWAY DA FUND
November 18, 2015
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
DA511 DA5130.400 FR FUND BALANCE TO MACHINERY - CONTRACT 7,147.00
UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
WATER SW FUND
November 18, 2015
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
SW8310.403 SW8310.400 FR WTR ADM-FISCAL ADV TO WTR ADM-CONTRACT 2780.93
UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
WARREN RD SS1- FUND
November 18, 2015
FROM TO FOR AMOUNT
SS1-
1990.400
SS1-
8120.402 FR CONTENGENCY TO SEWER LEGAL 743.75
UNANTICIPATED LEGAL SVC
SS1-
1990.400
SS1-
1950.400 FR CONTENGENCY TO TAXES&ASSESS MUN PROP 67.30
UNATNTICIPATED TAX
Councilperson Robert Cree seconded the motion and it was carried by the following roll
call vote:
Councilperson Robert Cree - Aye Councilperson Doug Dake – Aye
Councilperson Ruth Hopkins - Aye Councilperson Edward LaVigne - Aye
Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried and duly adopted on
November 18, 2015.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
Robert Cree – No Report
Edward LaVigne – No Report
Ruth Hopkins
Design Connect Project:
Ruth reported that the Cornell University student group held a public presentation and
workshop at the Lansing Town Hall on November 12th. The presentation consisted of
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“Form Based Planning” and residents were asked to participate by writing down things
they would like to see or preserve in the town. The deadline for the completion of the
project is December 1st.
In Michael Long’s report he noted that the final public presentation is scheduled for
Monday, December 7th at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall Board Room.
Doug Dake
Emergency Preparedness Committee
Doug reported that the last meeting was cancelled. He would like to schedule time for
further discussions at the December work session meeting.
Permits in the Code Office
After talking with Lynn Day in the Codes Office, he reported that permits are up 25-30
more this year than he has ever had. Many of them are solar permits along with single
family homes, Village Solar project and home improvements.
Sharon Bowman
Front of Town Hall
Sharon thanked Cricket for organizing the work and completing the front area of the
Town Hall. Cricket also thanked Doug Dake for his participation in the project.
Kathy Miller - Monthly Report
The Supervisor submitted her monthly report for the month of October, 2015 to all Board
Members and to the Town Clerk prior to the meeting.
TOWN COUNSEL REPORT
Guy Krogh
Updated Flood Plan
Guy reported that he has been working on the updated Flood Plan and has given the
material for the Town Board members and the Emergency Preparedness Committee to
look at. He will be working with Lynn Day and Mike Long on updating this law and the
FEMA requirements.
Drainage Districts
Drainage District #8 Cayuga Way and Drainage District #9 Asbury Hill are in the
completion process and should appear on the December agenda. He discussed the
possible consolidation process of these two districts in the future. When considered the
process would take between 4-6 months.
ADJOURN MEETING
Meeting adjourned at the call of the Deputy Supervisor at 6:57 p.m.
Minutes taken and executed by the Town Clerk.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie S. Crandall, RMC