Village of Lansing

MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lansing held on Monday, October 4, 1999, in the Village Office.

PRESENT: Mayor Don Hartill; Trustees Larry Fresinski and Lynn Leopold; Planning Board Chairman, Edward Hickey; Village Attorney Randy Marcus

Mayor Don Hartill called the meeting to order at 7:35P.M. and asked for Public Comment.

Mayor Donald Hartill - Aye Trustee Lynn Leopold- Aye

Trustee Larry Fresinski- Aye

There were many people present but no comments.

Mayor Donald Hartill - Aye Trustee Lynn Leopold- Aye

Trustee Larry Fresinski- Aye

Next on the agenda was the consideration of the Time Warner Franchise Fee. Jodi received a check from Time Warner in the amount of $37,342.96 which was accompanied by a letter dated September 27,1999 stating that this was payment of the accumulated franchise fees for the Village of Lansing for the period of January 1,1992 through August 31,1999. Randy stated that this amount was substantially less that what would have been expected based upon the discussions with Time Warner three years ago and there was no documentation as to how they arrived at this figure. He also asked the Board if they would like to continue collecting a franchise fee. Larry stated that years ago the Board had discussed stopping the collection of this franchise fee. The Mayor stated that he was against collecting the fee as a revenue generator but supports a small fraction of a 1% to help offset Dennis and Ben’s time. Larry stated that we don’t want a hidden tax. The determination of future franchise fees shall be part of the ongoing negotiations with Time Warner of a cable agreement. The board was not in a position to make a decision on future franchise fees. Randy will send a letter back requesting an explanation of Time Warner’s calculations. We will continue to hold the check.

Jeff Geiger was unable to be present tonight but the Mayor has spoken with him and he would like the Board to consider his request to have a controlled bow hunt on Murray Estates Property as they have done in the past. The local law requests renewal yearly. Don stated that Sundown’s has a controlled hunt for bow only and this is one of the only deer management tools we have in the Village. Ned commented that the deer migrate to other areas in the Village for protection, which doesn’t help the small property owners. Ned would like to encourage other large property owners to do the same, maybe even put this in the newsletter.

Mayor Donald Hartill- Aye Trustee Lynn Leopold- Aye

Trustee Larry Fresinski- Aye

AMSTAR the company that is painting the Airport Ground Tank has proposed a change order for $1,200. Based on the advice of the Village Engineer, Dave Putnam, the Mayor proposed that we accept this change order.

Mayor Donald Hartill- Aye Trustee Lynn Leopold- Aye

Trustee Larry Fresinski- Aye

The Mayor asked Dave Putnam to get the bid requests out to remove the elevated water tank at the airport.

Next on the agenda was the approval of the minutes for September.

Mayor Donald Hartill-Aye Trustee Lynn Leopold-Aye

Trustee Larry Fresinski -Aye

Next on the agenda was Mayor’s Comments. The sewer planning groups first meeting was last Tuesday. The main topic was the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). They discussed what information was needed. The impact of the agreement on planning is already known. Current partners are still working on their issues. Sewer is two months behind the water company in terms of having a draft agreement. New partners are now all invited to the SJS meetings and water commission meetings. Don spoke with someone from the DOT last Tuesday and let them know that he and Larry would be up in October to speak with them regarding Triphammer Road. Lynn asked if the Mall & Tops would change our planned design of Triphammer Road. The Mayor stated that the only thing that may happen is we might get traffic lights earlier. The board asked if the traffic light we took down at Catherwood could be used. It can not because it is not up to standards. Don stated that we would hire a consultant to prepare the Triphammer Road Application. Don hopes to have a contract sometime in the spring for the 2001-2002 construction season. The last policy meeting was devoted to NEST. Public transportation is now being fully investigated to see whether we can afford the level of service proposed. Based on the outcome of the Public Transportation Study, there will be a proposal to expand the bus service. The Mayor doesn’t mind spending more money on public transportation because fewer cars equal less road maintenance.

The Mayor is still working on getting two new Trustees and hopes to have them for the next Monday night Board Meeting.

Last on the agenda was general discussion. Ned wanted some clarification on the Greenspace recommendations, which were discussed at the last meeting. If a greenway trail was put in along the NYSEG powerlines, what would happen at the east end? The Mayor stated he was waiting for an action plan. Dennis is the one who will decide on surfaces for our Village trails. The spring clean up proposed was not meant to be a garbage day but a clean up the neighborhood beautification day. Ned also reported that an additional study by Napoleon would be sent by Friday to Sear-Brown for recommendations. At next Monday’s Planning Board meeting they will continue discussion on Pyramid Mall and Tops Market. The Planning Board has received many letters from people that are concerned with not only development but also with the speed of traffic on Oakcrest, Dart & Burdick Hill. The option of having our own police force was discussed and the cost would double our tax rate. The Mayor suggested we invite the State Police to another Board meeting. Developers are ready to do a fourth building in the Human Health District. YMCA was in Thursday morning because they would like to expand and add a gym. On Oct 11^th the Planning Board will also be choosing their consultant from the three they interviewed. The Marriott will not be completed until the spring due to all the rain and mud.

Randy stated that even though the paperwork isn’t finalized, Mr. Thaler has signed an agreement to proceed on Sheraton Drive. Randy has received the first draft of Cornell University's agreement for Lake Source Cooling to use our sewer system. Randy has also researched the spending of money for a memorial for John Caren and the Village isn’t permitted to spend money but it may name something after him. The Mayor has a road in mind.

Motion- To Go To Executive Session for Financial Matters that will Impact the

Village

Mayor Donald Hartill- Aye Trustee Lynn Leopold- Aye

Trustee Larry Fresinski- Aye

Motion- To Come Out of Executive Session

Mayor Donald Hartill- Aye Trustee Lynn Leopold- Aye

Trustee Larry Fresinski- Aye

Motion- To Adjourn

Mayor Donald Hartill- Aye Trustee Lynn Leopold- Aye

Trustee Larry Fresinski- Aye

The meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.

Jodi Dake

Village Clerk