Village of Lansing

MINUTES of a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lansing held on Thursday July 13, 2006, in the Village Office.

PRESENT: Mayor Donald Hartill; Trustees Frank Moore, John O’Neill; Superintendent of Public Works John Courtney; Motor Equipment Operator, Richard Beckwith; Code & Zoning Officer, Benjamin Curtis; Clerk/Treasurer Jodi Dake; Clerk, part-time Carol Willard; Laborer, Chris Bishop.

Mayor Hartill called the meeting to order at 12:30P.M.

Carol continues to do fire inspections.

Rick stated that they just got the mower back. He would like to keep this tractor after we get the new one. At the auction it would probably bring $2,500-3,000.

Frank commented on the letter that the Board received from Virginia Fenton who is concerned with there not being a left turn signal going into Cayuga Mall. Frank agrees that it is difficult to turn left into Cayuga Mall when traveling south on N. Triphammer. Don stated that eventually there would be a left turn light into Cayuga Mall. John Courtney stated that the mock striping was done to see how it would work. Frank also feels that there is no easy way into the gas station either. Don explained that if you use the second driveway there is a striping taper of one car width. Once the project is completed it will take some time to retrain people with the new configuration.

Suite Kote will be back on Monday. The crews were pulled to help with the devastation they are experiencing in the Binghamton area after all the flooding. John stated that we helped them one day since there were so many complaints at the Pyramid intersection.

Don stated that we are making progress on Bomax. Don had a meeting with Walter Linn, Steve Farkas and Dave Herrick to start the agreements with the Village of Cayuga Heights sewer. They are starting to discuss how they will change from unit based charges to charges based on consumption. There is a 6-month difference in year-ends for Towns and Villages, which will be another issue to work out. The sewer routing will be going down Cayuga Heights Road. The best quality construction will be used and the gravity line will be installed at the same time. The pump station for the forced main will be located by Bolton Point. The gravity system for the Village of Lansing will have a small pump station near the sharp bend on Cayuga Heights Road. The formation of a sewer district in the Town won’t happen much before next year. Frank stated that the next sewer meeting is July 26^th. Don will try to attend that meeting. Frank will email Don the information. Frank stated that the Town of Lansing wants a guarantee that the Village of Cayuga Heights will accept their sewage for 20 years. Frank questions that because the plant is already 50 years old. There is a risk assumption. The justification for the inside and outside rate differential is the risk. The combination of Remington Road and Kline Road Bypass could carry all of Lansing’s sewage to the Ithaca Plant. Currently the Town of Lansing is doing a conceptual study, not an engineering study. The Town expects to set a public hearing on the project at this month’s Board meeting.

Jodi had handed out a sheet of Budget Transfers that are necessary to close out the year. Some of the changes that were needed were due to fractions of cents, increased utility costs, Edelman’s gift, keeping Chris Bishop on a part time basis through the year and complicated legal issues with T-Mobile and Colonial Vet. John O’Neill questioned the transfer of $21,472 for snow removal. Jodi explained that that transfer was to correct an incorrect code originally used. It should be .4 contractual and not .2 equipment.

Resolution #5258– Authorizing the Following Budget Transfers

Modified 2005-06 BUDGET TRANSFERS- GENERAL FUND

Be it RESOLVED to transfer

$ 12.00 from General Government Support, Mayor, Contractual, A1210.4 to General

Government Support, Board of Trustees, Contractual, A1010.4

$ .16 from General Government Support, Clerk, Contractual, A1410.4, to Clerk,

Personal Services, A1410.1

$ .06 from General Government Support, Deputy Clerk, Equipment, A1415.2, to

Deputy Clerk, Personal Services, A1415.1

$ 221.00 from Special Items, Contingent Account, A1990.4, to General Government

Support, Building, Utilities, A1620.42

$ 1,000.00 from General Government Support, Building, Equipment,A1620.2 to General

Government Support, Building, Utilities, A1620.42

$ 383.00 from Special Items, Contingent Account, A1990.4, to General Government

Support, Building, Village Office, A1620.44

$ 1,591.00 from Special Items, Contingent Account, A1990.4, to General Government

Support, Central Garage, Contractual, A1640.4

$ 6,914.00 from Special Items, Contingent Account, A1990.4, to Special Items,

Unallocated Insurance, A1910.4

$ 3,257.00 from Special Items, Contingent Account, A1990.4, to Special Items,

Taxes & Assessments on Village Property, A1950.4

$ 590.00 from Public Safety, Code Enforcement Officer, Contractual, A3620.4 to

Public Safety, Traffic Control, Contractual, A3310.4

$ .08 from Public Safety, Code Enforcement Officer, Contractual, A3620.4 to

Public Safety, Code Enforcement Officer, Personnel Services, A3620.11

$ .20 from Public Safety, Code Enforcement Officer, Contractual, A3620.4 to

Public Safety, Code Enforcement Officer, Personnel Services, A3620.12

$2,928.00 from Transportation Permanent Improvements, Capital Outlay, A5112.2, to

Transportation, Street Maintenance, Personal Services, A5110.13

$8,859.00 from Transportation Permanent Improvements, Capital Outlay, A5112.2, to

Transportation, Street Maintenance, Contractual, A5110.4

$4,553.00 from Transportation, Snow Removal, Equipment, A5142.2 to Transportation,

Street Maintenance, Contractual, A5110.4

$21,472.00 from Transportation, Snow Removal, Equipment, A5142.2 to Transportation,

Snow Removal, Contractual, A5142.4

$ 84.00 from Culture and Recreation, Playgrounds & Recreation Centers, Equipment,

A7140.2, to Economic Assistance and Opportunity, Publicity, Contractual,

A6410.4

$2,629.00 from General Government Support, Engineer, Contractual, A1440.4 to Culture

& Recreation, Playgrounds & Recreation Centers, Contractual, A7140.4

$ .08 from Home and Community Services, Zoning, Personal Services BZA

members, A8010.12 to Home and Community Services, Zoning, Personal

Services, A8010.1

$1,469.00 from Special Items, Contingent Account, A1990.4, to Home & Community

Services, Planning, Equipment, A8020.2

$6,866.00 from General Government Support, Law, Contractual, A1420.4, to Home &

Community Services, Planning, Legal Expense, A8020.41

$2,350.00 from General Government Support, Engineering, Contractual, A1440.4 to

Home & Community Services, Planning, Legal Expense, A8020.41

$ 266.00 from Special Items, Contingent Account, A1990.4, to Home & Community

Services, Planning, Contractual, A8020.44

$ 500.00 from Home & Community Services, Planning, Consultants, A8020.45 to

Home & Community Services, Planning, Contractual, A8020.44

$ 500.00 from Home & Community Services, Planning, Inter Planning, A8020.46 to

Home & Community Services, Planning, Contractual, A8020.44

$ 1,099.00 from Employee Benefits, Employers Share, A9010.8, to

Employee Benefits, Social Security, A9030.8

$ 260.00 from Employee Benefits, Employers Share, A9010.8, to Employee Benefits,

Social Security, A9030.81

Total General Fund Contingency used $14,101 of $20,000

Budget Transfers- Water Fund

None!

Budget Transfers- Sewer Fund

$ 9,914 from General Government Support, Special Items, Contingent Account,

G1990.4, to General Government Support, Engineering, Contractual, G1440.4

$ 6,373 from Home & Community Services, Sanitary Sewer, Capital Project, G8120.22 to Home & Community Services, Other Sanitation, Intermunicipal Charges, G8189.4

$ 205 from Home & Community Services, Sanitary Sewer, Capital Project, G8120.22 to Home & Community Services, Sanitary Sewer, Contractual I&I, G8120.4

Total Contingency used-$9,914.

Trustee O’Neill moved that this resolution be adopted and Trustee Moore seconded the motion.

Mayor Donald Hartill-Aye Trustee Frank Moore-Aye

Trustee John O’Neill-Aye

Resolution #5259– Abstract of Audited Vouchers

Be it RESOLVED, that Abstract of Audited Vouchers No. 2 for the General Fund, in the amount of $477183.56 is hereby approved for payment, and

Be it RESOLVED, that Abstract of Audited Vouchers No. 2 for the Water Fund, in the amount of $165.84, is hereby approved for payment, and

Be it RESOLVED, that Abstract of Audited Vouchers No. 14 for the Sewer Fund, in the amount of $35.00, is hereby approved for payment, and

Be it RESOLVED, that Abstract of Audited Vouchers No. 2 for the Sewer Fund, in the amount of $358.95, is hereby approved for payment, and

Be it RESOLVED, that Abstract of Audited Vouchers No. 2 for the Special Assessment Sewer Fund, in the amount of $6,415.00, is hereby approved for payment, and

Be it RESOLVED, that Abstract of Audited Vouchers No. 2 for the Capital Projects Fund, in the amount of $285,933.54, is hereby approved for payment.

Trustee O’Neill moved that this resolution be adopted and Trustee Moore seconded the motion.

Mayor Donald Hartill-Aye Trustee Frank Moore-Aye

Trustee John O’Neill-Aye

John Courtney stated that restriping has been done. Cinema Drive stop bars have been relocated and crosswalks repainted. The highway department had some down time with equipment being repaired so they took some time off. They have cleaned the interiors of Route 13 and N. Triphammer Road. They have been doing a lot of mowing, and have also done some road signs, ditching and cleaning site areas. The annual application of round up to guardrails was completed. A new tractor with blower was ordered. Burdick Hill end section is being replaced today. John went down to the City of Ithaca to look at the stamped concrete and feels it will look nice here in the Village. The sidewalk at the office will be widened for wheelchair access when the new driveway is installed. There are presently no state bids for trucks. Once they have them we’ll order a new truck. This month the highway department will be working on streetlight repair.

Sewer flows have been good since the two manholes were found in the woods. We are still in need of some manhole repair. John stated that they have done a lot of above ground repair to manholes. Don stated that if any underground work needed to be done that he should contact Bat Con. They have worked for us in the past and we’ve been very pleased with them.

Ben stated that behind Pyramid Mall the new Regal Cinema construction is underway. On Cinema Drive the old cinema building is gone and they will soon begin Homewood Suites. At the B&T Park they have cleared the brush and trees for the Advion Building. A lot of brush and dead pines were removed and they will be putting in new trees. Ben anticipates that the second building will be starting behind the Cardiology building on North Triphammer Road. Lansing Trails II is moving along. Once the road is accepted Ben anticipates being able to issue more building permits. Theodore Spitsberg has passed away and therefore there has been no recent action with respect to his previously approved subdivision. And lastly, Ben feels that the school redistricting has hurt the Millcroft Development.

Motion- To Adjourn

Trustee O’Neill moved for adjournment. Trustee Moore seconded the motion. A vote was taken:

Mayor Donald Hartill-Aye Trustee Frank Moore-Aye Trustee John O’Neill-Aye

The meeting adjourned at 1:20 PM.

Jodi Dake Clerk/Treasurer