Village of Lansing

 

 

MINUTES of a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lansing held on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at noon in the Village Office.

 

PRESENT: Mayor Donald Hartill; Trustees Larry Fresinski, Frank Moore, Lynn Leopold, John O’Neill; Code Enforcement/Zoning Officer Ben Curtis; Superintendent of Public Works Dennis Reinhart; Motor Equipment Operator, Richard Beckwith; Clerk/Treasurer Jodi Dake; Clerk, part-time Carol Willard; Dave Putnam, TG Miller Engineer.

 

Donald Hartill called the meeting to order at 12:25 P.M.

 

Carol stated that the Comprehensive Plan was finalized at the Planning Board Meeting last evening. There were no major changes. Carol continues to do fire inspections. She asked for newsletter articles. The newsletter will not go out until after the March 21st Board of Trustee Meeting. This will be the major budget discussion night and when they will set the public hearing. Don will summarize the budget in his newsletter article.

 

Rick stated there have been a lot of sewer clogs. Don asked where besides Kensington area. There was one on N. Triphammer Road that was caused by styrofoam cups. The Village of Cayuga Heights helped with their sewer flusher.

 

Dennis stated that the Benderson issue has been resolved. The water break right off the Ramada Driveway has been fixed.

 

John O’Neill will be meeting with the staff right after this meeting to discuss personnel issues and concerns as we go into budget. The Village has received 3 applications for the Supt. of Public Works position. The deadline to apply is February 25th.  John informed the Board that the #13 bus will be going through Cayuga Mall.

 

Frank stated that the next Town of Lansing Sewer Committee meeting is February 23rd.

 

Lynn attended a Cayuga Lake Watershed meeting. She informed the Board of two seminars that the Tompkins County Health Department will be doing. There will be a stormwater seminar on septic systems called “After the Flush”. The other free program is “How Well is Your Water?” There will be four different sites hosting both of these programs. Jessica Verrigni at Tompkins County Soil and Water Conservation asked if the MS4 municipalities could contribute to offset the costs of the Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop. Don stated that we could contribute $200. A generic annual report will also be started in March.

 

After reviewing the voucher from Dell, Larry informed Dennis that we did in fact pay for a floppy drive on his new computer and that he should call them and find out why it was not included.

 

Dave Putnam stated that Bat Con wants to get started on the Kline Road Bypass. Dave and Don will get together to discuss budget issues.

 

Don will not be in town for the next policy meeting and Larry will cover for him. Don has requested a meeting with Brent Cross and Walter at the Village of Cayuga Heights to discuss the proposed sewer costs. The present proposal would increase the amount the Village pays from ~$350,000 to ~$500,000. Don is close to having a sewer committee together. Soon a meeting will be set, along with a schedule and a charge.

 

The Village has received a Supplemental Agreement Schedule No. 2 to Master Agreement Comptroller’s Contract No. DO17515. The Mayor presented the following resolution:

 

Resolution #4113-Authorizing the implementation, and funding in the first instance 100% of the federal-aid and State “Marchiselli” Program-aid eligible costs, of a transportation federal-aid project, and appropriating funds therefor.

 

WHEREAS, a Project for the North Triphammer Road Reconstruction, P.I.N 375279 (the “Project”) is eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for the apportionment of the costs such program to be borne at the ratio of 80% Federal funds and 20% non-federal funds; and

 

WHEREAS, the Village of Lansing desires to advance the Project by making a commitment of 100% of the non-federal share of the costs of construction, construction inspection and supervision.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, the Village Board, duly convened does hereby

 

RESOLVED, that the Village Board hereby approves the above-subject project; and it is hereby further

 

RESOLVED, that the Village Board hereby authorizes the Village of Lansing to pay in the first instance of 100% of the federal and non-federal share of the cost of construction, construction inspection and supervision work for the project or portions thereof; and it is further

 

RESOLVED, that the sum of $5,782,147 is the sum which will need to be appropriated and made available to cover the cost of participation in the above phase of the Project prior to the recovery of Federal and New York State Aid; and it is further

 

RESOLVED, that in the event the full federal and non-federal share costs of the project exceeds the amount above, the Village Board of the Village of Lansing shall convene as soon as possible to take what further actions may be required to authorize and provide for said excess amount immediately upon the notification by the NYSDOT thereof, and it is further

 

RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Village of Lansing be and is hereby authorized to execute all necessary Agreements, certifications or reimbursement requests for Federal Aid and/or Marchiselli Aid on behalf of the Village of Lansing with the New York State Department of Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the municipality’s first instance funding of project costs and permanent funding of the local share of federal-aid and state-aid eligible Project costs and all Project costs within appropriations therefor that are not so eligible, and it is further

 

RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Project, and it is further

 

RESOLVED, this Resolution shall take effect immediately.

 

Trustee Fresinski moved this resolution. Trustee O’Neill seconded the motion. A vote was taken:

 

Mayor Donald Hartill-Aye                    Trustee Larry Fresinski- Aye                            Trustee Lynn Leopold-Aye                Trustee John O’Neill-Aye

                        Trustee Frank Moore-Aye

 

The following is the Supplementary Agreement.

 

Supplemental Agreement Schedule No.2 to Master Agreement (Comptroller’s Contract No. DO17515)

 

This Agreement, effective this 16th day of February 2005, is by and between the New York State Department of Transportation (“NYSDOT”), having its principal office in the Administration and Engineering Building, 1220 Washington Avenue, State Campus, Albany, NY  12232, on behalf of New York State (“State”), and the Village of Lansing (the “Municipality”) acting by and through the Mayor with its office at 2405 N. Triphammer Road, Ithaca, NY  14850.

 

The agreement supplements or amends the existing Master Agreement between the parties that consists of the agreements titled Prior SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT Nos. 1 to any of the above, dated 10/15/04; in the following respects only:

 

-Adds a supplemental Schedule A, numbered as Schedule A2, in accordance with the provisions of such Master Agreement for such Supplemental Schedules;

-Amends a previously adopted Schedule A by amending the scheduled funding

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HAVE CAUSED THE AGREEMENT TO BE EXECUTED BY ITS DULY AUTHORIZED OFFICIALS AS OF THE DATE FIRST ABOVE WRITTEN.

 

Jodi asked the Board if they would like to set a public hearing for proposed Local Law A to amend the sewer law for properties that are not provided with water service by the Village of Lansing but have sewer. David Dubow drew up a proposed law after Jodi had discovered that there is quite a difference between what Borg Warner currently pays for sewer and what the rest of the Village pays. With the recent increase in water and surcharge percentage, a water/sewer customer pays $1.11 per 1,000 gallons of water as a sewer charge. Currently, Borg Warner only pays $.50. Jodi will send a copy of the proposed law to Borg Warner since it will cause their bill to double.

 

Motion- To Set a Public Hearing for Proposed Local Law A (2005) to Amend The Village of Lansing Sewer Law for March 7,2005 at 7:35pm

 

Trustee Leopold moved this resolution. Trustee Moore seconded the motion. A vote was taken:

 

Mayor Donald Hartill-Aye                    Trustee Larry Fresinski- Aye                            Trustee Lynn Leopold-Aye                Trustee John O’Neill-Aye

                        Trustee Frank Moore-Aye

 

Ben reported that the Preliminary Plat for Lansing Trails II has been approved. There are some issues with Bomax Drive that need to be ironed out. The second building permit for the Millcroft Subdivision has gone out. The Village is working on changing the Airport Combining District so that it will work better for the Village.  There is little commercial construction going on. Applebees is putting in Carside To Go. Ben will be on vacation next week.

 

Dennis reported that all his counterparts in the county have been advised of his retirement and the position opening. He will have a sewer camera in next week. He has heard that the County is taking steps for a traffic signal on Warren Rd. There have been 3 water main breaks in the last week and a half.

 

Dennis informed the Board of the sewer clog situation we had a few weeks ago below Northwood at Kensington Properties. There was a miscommunication but now Mike from Drain Brain has Dennis’ cell phone number. Dennis asked if the Board would authorize Drain Brain to do the work on our lines if they can’t reach anyone at the Village. The Board was not comfortable with that and suggested a phone tree approach. Don asked Dennis to clean up the papertowels in that area. Rick stated that he had already done that. Dennis stated that the County had not gotten back to him on this issue. Don stated that if there is no response from the County he would write a letter.

 

After reviewing the vouchers Frank asked what a Hydroax was used for. Dennis stated that it was used to remove trees and clear brush. It is like a big weedeater that will cut trees that are 5-6 inches in diameter. They cleared a couple of miles over the water lines on E. Shore Drive and out behind the garage.

 

Don introduced the following resolution:

 

                                    Resolution #4114– Abstract of Audited Vouchers

 

Be it RESOLVED, that Abstract of Audited Vouchers No. 9 for the General Fund, in the amount of $24,482.72, is hereby approved for payment, and

 

Be it RESOLVED, that Abstract of Audited Vouchers No. 9 for the Water Fund, in the amount of $104,607.96, is hereby approved for payment, and

 

Be it RESOLVED, that Abstract of Audited Vouchers No. 9 for the Sewer Fund, in the amount of $1,966.86, is hereby approved for payment.

 

Be it RESOLVED, that Abstract of Audited Vouchers No. 9 for the Capital Projects Fund, in the amount of $354,097.05, is hereby approved for payment.

 

Trustee Fresinski moved that this resolution be adopted and Trustee Leopold seconded the motion.

 

John O’Neill asked if the bill for $5,830.09 from Spuds was for the water repair by the Ramada. Dennis stated that the break is outside of our right of way and he believes the sidewalk is ours by easement only. There will be additional invoices because the area is still dug up. Dennis believes it is Homik’s service line and owners are responsible for the pipe beyond the shut off valve. Mayor Hartill asked Dennis to find out exactly where it is. If it is on Homik's’ property he has to pay for the repair. Dennis will get Don full documentation on this. A vote was taken:

 

                                    Mayor Donald Hartill-Aye        Trustee Larry Fresinski -Aye                                                    Trustee Frank Moore-Aye        Trustee Lynn Leopold-Aye

                                    Trustee John O’Neill-Aye

 

 

 

 

                        Motion - Adjournment     

 

Trustee Fresinski moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Leopold seconded the motion.  A vote was taken:

 

Mayor Donald Hartill-Aye        Trustee Larry Fresinski -Aye                            Trustee Frank Moore-Aye      Trustee Lynn Leopold-Aye

                                    Trustee John O’Neill-Aye

 

The meeting adjourned at 1:30 P.M.                            

 

                                                                                                            Jodi Dake

                                                                                                            Clerk/Treasurer