Village of Lansing

MINUTES of a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lansing held on Thursday, August 17, 2006 in the Village Office.

PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Larry Fresinski, Trustees Lynn Leopold, Frank Moore and John O’Neill; Superintendent of Public Works John Courtney; Summer Assistant Chris Bishop; Code & Zoning Officer Benjamin Curtis; and Clerk, part-time Carol Willard.

Deputy Mayor Fresinski called the meeting to order at 12:14 P.M.

Fresinski stated there have been concerns about the 8 ft. blue wall proposed for the north-side driveway entrance into Sevanna Park. Condo Association President Caroline Spicer and other Sevanna Park Board members will be meeting in September with designer Kathryn Wolfe regarding this sign. Wolfe stated the sign has been planned all along and the Sevanna Park Board was shown the specs on paper months ago, but Wolfe will meet with the residents to address their concerns prior to the build.

Fresinski also continues to report on North Triphammer Road reconstruction progress for local radio stations. Fresinski does not receive notices from Suit Kote as to building schedules, but often uses personal experience from driving the road to make his reports.

O’Neill stated that in reviewing the bills, he noted that the Village purchases diesel fuel from Andre but uses the local Mobil station for gasoline purchases. O’Neill suggested a price comparison be done between the two companies to obtain the best possible price.

Moore updated the Board on the status of the proposed Town sewer project. Moore stated that at the last Town of Lansing Board meeting, Mayor Hartill’s MOU was discussed. There were two concerns expressed by the Town. First, the calculation of the ratio was disputed. Hartill stated the future use of the Village would be 186 units. The Town felt that number was too low because of the vacant land on the Sun Downs property. Moore stated there are already complaints surfacing in the Town from those residing outside the proposed new district. This may lead to more districts or extensions on the current proposed district. Moore stated the Village would like to renegotiate in 5 years and subsequently every five years thereafter. Curtis noted that on the average, the Village only builds 10 residential units per year. The second concern from the Town was the fact that the Village would like to oversee the building of the sewer line within its boundary. This line would go from the Lakewatch Inn to the sewer plant. Town Engineer David Herrick expressed his concerns about the project being overseen by two municipalities. It was noted that it might be possible to hire the Town’s engineers and consultants to coordinate the project in both municipalities. Having the Village oversee the project would be a heavy responsibility to the Village, but reports would be to the Village and not the Town, and would more likely ensure that the project is done the way the Village would like to see it done.

Moore stated there was an article in today’s Ithaca Journal with information from Herrick as well as Stearns & Wheeler Engineers who are also involved on the part of the Town. Moore stated the article was very accurate. The Town has just begun their outreach and education programs to those residents in the proposed sewer district.

Leopold stated the Town of Ithaca version of the Memo of Understanding for joining the Stormwater Coalition has been finalized. The Town of Ithaca and Town of Dryden have signed it already. The Town of Ithaca will be the repository for the $1500 which will be forthcoming from each MS4. This money will go towards the training and writing of grants. The Town of Newfield is the only municipality which may pay less as only 5% of the covered area is within their municipality. The Town of Ithaca will be invoicing the Village for the $1500.

Leopold stated the Intermunicipal Organization (IO) is experiencing a shift of members. Darby Kiley, who is the staff person, will be cutting back as she will now be working full-time with the Town of Lansing on the rehabilitation of Salt Point. Chuck Howell of the Town of Scipio is also cutting back, as well as the representative from Interlaken. Today there was a meeting with Sharon Anderson and Janet Hawkes. The IO is contemplating reducing the number of meetings, changing memberships and lowering fees. Leopold and the group will continue to explore the future of IO.

Leopold talked about rain gardens and the possibility of having one at the Village Office when the water tower is removed.

Leopold also questioned the new trees to be planted on North Triphammer Road. Courtney stated that structural soils would be used as well as bags hung from the trees for watering purposes. Courtney stated there are plans in his office for anyone who would like to review them.

Willard introduced the following:

Resolution #5266 - Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Order on Contract Form Related to the N. Triphammer Road Project

Be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees approves Order on Contract No. 8 for North Triphammer Road Reconstruction in the amount of $46,262.30.

Trustee Leopold moved that this resolution be adopted and Trustee O’Neill seconded the motion. A vote was taken:

Trustee Lynn Leopold– Aye Trustee John O’Neill – Aye

Trustee Frank Moore – Aye Deputy Mayor Larry Fresinski – Aye

Deputy Mayor Fresinski entertained the following motion:

Resolution #5267 - Abstract of Audited Vouchers

Be it RESOLVED, that Abstract of Audited Vouchers No. 3 for the General Fund in the amount of $34,407.60 is hereby approved for payment, and

Be it RESOLVED, that Abstract of Audited Vouchers No. 3 for the Water Fund in the amount of $100,332.32 is hereby approved for payment, and

Be it RESOLVED, that Abstract of Audited Vouchers No. 3 for the Sewer Fund in the amount of $429,181.40 is hereby approved for payment.

Be it RESOLVED, that Abstract of Audited Vouchers No. 3 for the Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $441,048.93 is hereby approved for payment.

Trustee O’Neill moved that this resolution be adopted and Trustee Leopold seconded the motion. A vote was taken:

Trustee Lynn Leopold– Aye Trustee John O’Neill – Aye

Trustee Frank Moore – Aye Deputy Mayor Larry Fresinski – Aye

Motion – Adjournment

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

Trustee Lynn Leopold – Aye Trustee John O’Neill – Aye

Trustee Frank Moore – Aye Deputy Mayor Larry Fresinski – Aye

The meeting adjourned at 1:10 P.M.

Carol J. Willard

Clerk, part-time