On the agenda: Lansing packet — data center (Jul 15)

REGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETING
Lansing Town Hall Board Room
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
6:30 PM

AGENDA
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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1.

Call Meeting to Order

2.

Pledge of Allegiance

3.

Roll Call

4.

Public Hearing for Proposed Local Law #3 of 2026 to Override the Tax Levy Limit
a.

5.

Resolutions
a.

6.

8.

Resolution Adopting Local Law No. 3 of 2026 to Override The Tax Levy Limit Established in
General Municipal Law §3-C

Privilege of the Floor: Limited to 20 Minutes with a Maximum of 3 Minutes per Speaker
a.

7.

Motion to Open/Close

Optional Board Member Responses – Maximum 2 Minutes per Board Member

Reports
a.

Department of Public Works Report – Mike Moseley

b.

Parks and Recreation Report – Patrick Tyrrell

c.

Director of Planning Report – Nathaniel Rogers

d.

Town Clerk Report - Debbie Munson

e.

Lansing Community Library Report – Annie Johnson

f.

Lansing Youth Services Report – Richard Alvord

g.

Tompkins County Legislator Report – Mike Sigler

Consent Agenda
a.

Resolution Scheduling Public Hearing on Adopting Local Law #___ of 2026 to Amend Town
Code Chapter 80: Department of Public Works

b.

Resolution Approving Purchase of Technology Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment from ABS
Solutions, LLC, for The New Department of Public Works Facility

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c.

Resolution to Ratify the Appointment of Rachel Bradford to the Position of Administrative
Assistant-Level I in the Codes & Planning Department

d.

Resolution to Authorize the Town Supervisor to Sign Change Order No. 2 From Onrho Home
Improvement Corp.

e.

Resolution Approving Audit and Budget Modifications

f.

Resolution Approving Consent Agenda

Motions and Resolutions
a.

Resolution Approving Special Legal Counsel Services Agreement with Mancuso Brightman
PLLC for Matter in The Appellate Division

10. Boards and Committees
a.

Correspondence

11. Board Member Reports
a.

Councilperson Judy Drake

b.

Councilperson Laurie Hemmings

c.

Councilperson Christine Montague

d.

Councilperson Joseph Wetmore

e.

Supervisor Ruth Groff

12. Work Session
13. Executive Session if Needed
a.

Motion to Enter/Exit

14. Adjourn Meeting
a.

Motion to Adjourn Meeting

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons who need accommodation to attend or
participate in this meeting should contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 607-533-4142. Request should be
made 72 hours prior to the meeting.

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Section 4, Item a.

MOTION TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #3 OF
2026 TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL
MUNICIPAL LAW §3-C
Councilperson ____________, moved to OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED
LOCAL LAW #3 OF 2026 TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN
GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §3-C at _____ pm.
Councilperson _______________ seconded the motion.
All in Favor –
Opposed –
MOTION TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #3 OF
2026 TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL
MUNICIPAL LAW §3-C
All persons desiring to be heard, having been heard, Councilperson _________________, moved
to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #3 OF 2026 TO
OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL
LAW §3-C at ________ pm.
Councilperson _______________________ seconded the motion.
All in Favor –
Opposed –

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Section 5, Item a.

TOWN OF LANSING, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK
LOCAL LAW NUMBER #3 OF 2026
TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN
GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §3-C
Be it enacted by the Town of Lansing as follows:
SECTION 1: LEGISLATIVE INTENT: This Local Law shall be known as “Local Law,
Number # 3 of 2026”. It is the intent of Local Law Number # 3 of 2026 to override the limit on
the amount of real property taxes that may be levied by the Town of Lansing, County of
Tompkins pursuant to General Municipal Law §3-C, and to allow the Town of Lansing, County
of Tompkins to adopt a Town budget for (a) Town purposes, and (b) any other special or
improvement district, and Town improvements provided pursuant to Town Law Article 12-C,
governed by the Town Board for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2027 and ending December
31, 2027 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the “Tax Levy Limit” as defined by
General Municipal Law §3-C.
SECTION 2: AUTHORITY: This Local Law is adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of General
Municipal Law §3-C, which expressly authorizes the Town Board to override the Tax Levy
Limit by the adoption of a Local Law approved by vote of at least sixty (60%) of the Town
Board.
SECTION 3: TAX LEVY LIMIT OVERRIDE: The Town Board of the Town of Lansing,
County of Tompkins is hereby authorized to adopt a budget for the fiscal year 2027 that requires
a real property tax levy in excess of the limit specified in General Municipal Law §3-C.
SECTION 4: SEVERABILITY: If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this
Local Law or the application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or circumstance, shall be
adjusted by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such order or
judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its
operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of the Local Law or in its
application to the person, individual, firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the
controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
SECTION 5: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing
with the Secretary of State.

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Section 5, Item a.

RESOLUTION ADOPTING LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 2026 TO OVERRIDE THE TAX
LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §3-C
RESOLUTION 26RESOLUTION ADOPTING LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 2026 TO OVERRIDE THE TAX
LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §3-C
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing is hereby authorized to adopt a budget for
the fiscal year 2027; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Local Law No. 3 of 2026 proposes to authorize the Town Board to
override the limit on the amount of real property taxes that may be levied by the Town of Lansing,
County of Tompkins, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2027,
so as to allow, if necessary or desired, a real property tax levy in excess of the “tax levy limit” as
defined by General Municipal Law §3-C; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly held upon July 15, 2026, at the Lansing Town Hall, 29
Auburn Road, Lansing, New York, whereas the public was invited to comment upon the proposed
Local Law, and whereat all persons interested in the subject were duly heard and all evidence
submitted, if any, was duly received; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, and in consideration of all discussions and matters
arising from or in relation to the aforesaid public hearing, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing
has hereby resolved, and thus be it so enacted, as follows:
RESOLVED, that Local Law No. 3 of 2026 be and hereby is approved and adopted in the form as
presented to this meeting, and in such form “be it so enacted”; and it is further
RESOLVED, that in accord with §21 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, the final adopted version
of this Local Law shall be presented to the Supervisor for approval; and it is further
RESOLVED, that upon such approval by the Supervisor (or other approval occurring pursuant to
said §21 of the Municipal Home Rule Law), and within 20 days after the final adoption of this
Local Law, the Town Clerk shall file a certified copy of this Local Law, together with the required
certifications, if any, as follows: (i) in the Office of the Town Clerk; and (ii) with the New York
State Secretary of State as required by Municipal Home Rule Law §27 (said filing may be made
by delivery to the NYS Department of State, Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform
Commercial Code, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12231).
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson
______________, duly seconded by Councilperson ____________, and put to a roll call vote
with the following results:
Councilperson Judy Drake –
Councilperson Christine Montague –
Supervisor Ruth Groff –

Councilperson Laurie Hemmings –
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore –

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Section 5, Item a.

Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
July 15, 2026.

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Section 7, Item a.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
July 2026
NEW DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING:
 Construction of the new Department of Public Works building continues to move forward.
ROAD WORK AND MAINTENANCE:
 Crews worked at multiple locations throughout the Town to assess and replace culvert pipes as needed.
This work includes identifying failing or undersized pipes, removing existing culverts, installing new
piping to improve drainage, and restoring the surrounding areas to ensure proper water flow and roadway
stability.
LOCKERBY HILL ROAD PROJECT:
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Crew members continue to make improvements to the drainage infrastructure on Lockerby Hill Road following the
March 31st flooding. This work is being completed in coordination with the Tompkins County Soil and Water
Conservation District and T.G. Miller.

FLEET:
 Town equipment is routinely serviced and maintained to ensure continued reliable operation.
WATER REPAIRS:
 The Town of Lansing DPW completed water main repairs at Lansing School after a hole was discovered
in a 6-inch water main. A bell clamp was installed to restore service and address the leak.
 At the Emmons Road Water Tank, the DPW installed a new panel. Special thanks to Kyle Fellow of
Bolton Point Water for his assistance with the project. IXOM is scheduled to complete the final repairs
between July 9 and July 16.
WATER AND SEWER:
 The Town has secured all necessary easements for the Brickyard Road and Buck Road water main
replacement project. Thank you to the Town Clerk’s Office, Guy Krogh, Thaler & Thaler, P.C., and Dave
Herrick of T.G. Miller for their assistance throughout the process.
 The generator for the Farrell Road Pump Station has been ordered and is expected to arrive in
approximately six weeks.
MS4:
 Mike Moseley continues to work with the Town of Lansing Codes Department, Tompkins County Soil
and Water Conservation District and T.G. Miller on SWPPP applications.
INTERMUNICIPAL:
 The Town of Lansing DPW assisted the Village of Cayuga Heights with a water main issue by using the
Town’s Vac Truck.
 The DPW sent truck to assist Groton’s Highway Department with cold mix paving.
 The DPW sent trucks to Conlon Road to assist Tompkins County Highway Department with paving.
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JULY 1st STORM:
Buck Road
 Between Van Ostrand Road and Auburn Road, the DPW removed trees and cleared storm-related debris
following the June 30 storm. Crew members worked from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to restore safe passage
through the area. The DPW extends its sincere thanks to the Lansing Fire Department and NYSEG for
their assistance and support during the response efforts.
Lansingville Road and Stormy View Drive
 DPW removed trees and cleared storm-related debris following the June 30 storm. Crew members worked
from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to restore safe passage through the area. The DPW extends its sincere thanks
to the Lansing Fire Department for their assistance and support during the response efforts.
OFFICE:
 The Town of Lansing continues to work hand in hand with the Village of Lansing and the Village of
Cayuga Heights regarding the Intermunicipal Agreement for Sewer District One.
MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT/DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
WORKS:
 The Stormwater Coalition of Tompkins County: The Stormwater Coalition of Tompkins County is an
inter-municipal organization formed to assist municipal separate storm systems (MS4s) in cooperation.
 Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Committee (WSSC): Responsible for evaluating proposals relating to the
Town’s water, sewer and stormwater. The goal is financial and engineering analysis.
 Engineering and Operations Meeting with Bolton Point: Responsible for the infrastructure of the
municipalities that make up Bolton Point.
 Highway Barn Committee: Responsible for working with architects, engineers, and construction
managers on the design and development of the new Department of Public Works facility.
 Lansing Town Department Heads Meetings.
 Capital Improvement Committee.
 Personnel Management Committee.

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Section 7, Item b.

July 2026
Town Board Report

Recreation:
Current and upcoming spring programs include:
Myers Park Day Camp (6/29-7/31), Horseback Riding Camp (7/6-8/28), Sports Academy (7/77/9), Cheerleading Camp (7/13-7/17), Summer Band & Orchestra Camp (7/13-7/17), Total
Baseball Summer Camp (7/13-7/17), Beginning Sculpture Camp (7/6-7/10), Intro to Ceramic
Pottery (7/13-7/17), Boys & Girls Basketball Camp, Archery Camp (7/20-7/24), Swim Lessons
(7/20-8/10), Tennis Clinics, Art & Nature Camp (8/3-8/21), Wednesday Adult Sailing (7/8-8/19),
AH Soccer Camp, Wizarding Camp, Summer GirlStrong, Lansing Watercats Swim Team,
Pitching Clinics, Hitcats Travel Baseball, Youth Softball Skills Clinics, Travel Softball, Youth
Football Skills, Football Camp, Adult Strength & Stretch, Cardio-Step and Morning YogaChi.
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Myers Park Day Camp is in full swing; this is week 3 of 5.
Our annual Hitcats baseball tournament was on the weekend of June 27th and 28th, the
weather cooperated, and it was a tremendous success.
We hosted several grade levels end of year parties on the ballfields.
Summer programming is in full swing.

Parks:
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The storm on July 1st caused a lot of damage to Myers Park. We lost several trees and
large limbs. A large tree blocked the entrance to the park for about an hour until Tyler
and Pat could get it re-opened. Our Parks & Rec. team did an outstanding job cleaning it
up very quickly, just in time for the 4th of July weekend. Thank you to those who
volunteered their time helping us pick up limbs. We received many compliments from
park patrons on the speed in which we got everything cleaned up. I’m extremely proud of
my staff for all their efforts.
Our summer concert series kicked off July 9th with Darkwine.
Wi-Fi is an issue, causing us to lose money in revenue and many of our campers have
complained of poor service. Cell service within the park is also becoming a major
problem.
Annual Lansing Lion’s Club BBQ was on July 4th.
Women Swimmin’ for Hospicare is fast approaching. Their crew has been great to work
with.

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Hydrilla treatments have started again.
Lifeguards and others are monitoring for HAB’s daily. Salt Point did have one offshore
last week.
Hydrilla treatments will be on-going throughout the summer in and around Myers Park
Marina.

Trails:
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The crew is trimming some dangerous trees.
We hope to begin work on the easements given by Jack Young.
Mowing and regular maintenance continues.
We should have a Townwide Trail Master Plan very soon. The working group met on
July 9th to look at the first draft.

Town Hall/Community Center:
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The HVAC system is having some issues. Many due to water flow problems. Halco has
been notified. Some work still needs to be completed. The permit will not be closed until
the carpentry items are taken care of.
The community center is experiencing more issues with the AC units, we once again
troubleshooted the problem and got it back going again. This is becoming a weekly issue.
Our America 250 banners were hung up on July 2nd.

Meetings:
Department Head
Personnel Management Committee
Inter-Departmental
Trails Working Group
Tompkins County Recreation Directors
Women Swimmin’ for Hospicare
LCSD – scholarship and administration
Paddle-N-More
Friends of Lansing Center Trail (FOLCT)
Friends of Salt Point (FOSP) - walkthrough
HALCO – troubleshooting
This is only a very brief overview of what the Parks & Recreation department does. If you have
questions or would like to meet with me one on one, please let me know.

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Planning & Code Enforcement
July 2026 Report
Zoning Code Update
The Zoning Advisory Committee continues to work with consultants from Colliers Engineering
to update the Town of Lansing’s Zoning Code. Four Zoning Advisory Committee meetings have
been held; reviewing public engagement efforts, examining and providing feedback on the
current zoning code, and commenting on materials developed by consultants. Staff continue to
meet with a representative of the New York Department of State to provide updates on the
Town’s progress.

Staffing Update
Efforts are underway to return the Planning & Code Enforcement Department to full staffing
levels. A Codes Administrative Assistant started with the Department on July 7th. The Senior
Code Enforcement Officer retired July 15th, and candidates to fill the position have been
interviewed. Interviews for the open Planner position will be held in the coming weeks.

Planning Board Projects
The following were heard at the June 22nd Planning Board Meeting
1. Project: Minor Subdivision - 204 Wilson Road
Applicant: James Wright, Owner
Location: 204 Wilson Road TPN 27.-1-36.24
Project Description: Minor Subdivision of an existing 6.146-acre lot into Parcel A (1.229 ac)
and Parcel B (4.917 ac). This project is located in the RA Zoning District.
SEQR: Unlisted/Uncoordinated Action - SEAF Part 2 required
Anticipated Action: Public Hearing, Approved
2. Project: Minor Subdivision - 8-18 Verizon Lane
Applicant: Bill Duthie, Owner
Location: 8-18 Verizon Lane TPN 30.-1-16.32, 6 Verizon Lane TPN 30.-1-16.31
Project Description: Minor Subdivision of the existing 13.21-acre lot to create Parcel 30.-116.32 (9.15 ac) and Parcel 30.-1-16.31 (4.06 ac). Proposed parcels are currently separated by a
lease line and have not been formally subdivided at this time. This project is located in the IR
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zoning district.
SEQR: Unlisted/Uncoordinated Action
Anticipated Action: Consideration of proposed subdivision
3. Project: Site Plan Review - 339 Jerry Smith Road
Applicant: Melissa Aucompaugh, Environmental Design Partnership Representative
Location: 339 Jerry Smith Road TPN 16.-1-10.2
Project Description: Site Plan Review of proposed large scale battery energy storage facility.
This project is located in the AG zoning district.
SEQR: Unlisted/Uncoordinated Action
Anticipated Action: Set Public Hearing, SEQR
4. Project: Major Subdivision - 0 N. Triphammer Road
Applicant: Wayne Britton
Location: 0 N. Triphammer Road TPN 37.1-4-2.12
Project Description: Preliminary Sketch Plan Review of a 10 lot, Major Subdivision. This
project is located in the R1 zoning district.
SEQR: Unlisted/Uncoordinated Action - SEAF Part 2 required
Anticipated Action: Sketch Review, Set Public Hearing, SEQR

Zoning Board of Appeals Projects
The following were heard at the June 10th Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
1. Project: 13 Waterwagon Road Area Variance
Applicant: Scott Hicks
Location: 13 Waterwagon Road, TPN 42.-1-1.121
Project Description: The applicant has applied for an Area Variance for a sign installed
at 13 Waterwagon Road. The applicant is seeking relief from Town of Lansing Zoning
Law § 210-6 to build two 30 square foot signs where commercial signs are not to exceed
18 square feet. This project is located in the R2 zoning district.

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SEQR: This project is a Type II action
Anticipated Action: Complete Public Hearing, issue conditions & approval

Code Enforcement Data
June 2026

Fees Collected
Estimated Project Cost
Building Permits
Certificates of Occupancy
New One & Two Family Residences
New Multi-Family Residences
New Businesses

June
$9,478.00
$1,066,721.00
34
16
1
0
0

Year To Date
$34,791.60
$4,784,572.00
119
103
6
1
0

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Section 7, Item e.

LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY UPDATE TO THE LANSING TOWN BOARD
July 2026
Submitted by Annie Johnson

1. Don’t forget that if the Library is closed, you still have access to Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy!
2. The Library continues to provide free delivery to Woodsedge. The Library also has a mobile
wireless hotspot available for check out. The Wi-Fi is not password protected. The community
is welcome to park in the lot to access the Internet.
3. Learn to play American Mah Jongg every Wednesday at 10:00 am.
4. Learn T’ai Chi Fridays from 10:30-11:30 am.
5. The Library has an Empire Pass and a pass to the Museum of the Earth available for check out.
Board games, puzzles, story time kits, and STEAM kits are also available.
6. The Library now offers free period products using an Aunt Flow dispenser. There are currently
free covid tests available as well.
7. Chair Yoga is offered every Monday at 9:45 am.
8. There is a year round book sale at the Library. Book donations are currently paused.
9. The Library will be a rest stop on the Y We Ride Bike Tour on 8/1.
10. There will be Crafty Teen Tuesdays this summer for ages 12 and up, 5:00-6:30. 7/7 - Needle
Felting, 7/14 - Bead and Wire Workshop.
11. The Friends will be hosting a Cookie Contest on Sunday August 30th from 2-4 pm at the All
Saints Parish center.
12. The Lansing Community Co-Working Club will be meeting Mondays (11:30-3:30) at the Library
and Wednesdays at the Community Center. This is an opportunity for remote workers to
connect.
13. Summer Reading has started and you can still register! For the month of July: 9th - Owl Pellet
Dissection, 11th - Jack and the Turnip Root, 16th - Tanglewood Nature Center, 24th - Dino
Storytelling, 28th - Brian has an Uke, 30th - Museum of the Earth.
14. The Library will be closed on July 4th (Independence Day) and 13th (upgrade to the computer
system).

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LOCAL LAW NUMBER #__ OF 2026

Section 8, Item a.

A LOCAL LAW OF THE TOWN OF LANSING TO AMEND TOWN
CODE CHAPTER 80, ENTITLED “PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT”
The Town Board of The Town of Lansing, New York, pursuant to a Resolution dated _____, 2026, does
hereby approve and adopt this Local Law Number #_ of 2026, and therefore, BE IT SO ENACTED as
follows:
SECTION 1 – AUTHORITY & PURPOSE: This local law is adopted pursuant to the powers granted
by the Town Law of the State of New York, including but not limited to §§ 20 and 64 therein, and
Municipal Home Rule Law § 10, which authorize the Town of Lansing to adopt local laws providing
for the governance and management of town affairs. The purpose of this local law is to amend Chapter
80 to clarify and update the functions and duties transferred to the Public Works Department and its
Administrator.
SECTION 2: AMENDMENTS TO TOWN CODE CHAPTER 80: Town Code Chapter 80 is amended,
with such amended provisions being hereby superseded and replaced, as follows:
A. Section 80-2 is amended to now read as follows:
§ 80-2. Transfer of Highway Department and Other Town Functions.
The functions of the highway department of the Town of Lansing are hereby transferred
to the Public Works Department. The public works and construction and maintenance
functions of the Parks and Recreation Department are emplaced within the Public Works
Department. Additional town functions, responsibilities, offices, duties, departments, and
personnel may be added to or removed from the Public Works Department as determined
from time-to-time by the town board.
B. Section 80-3 is amended to now read as follows:
§ 80-3. Responsibilities.
A. The Public Works Department’s responsibilities shall include: (i) the town’s
highway functions, along with responsibilities for the construction, improvement, repair,
care, and maintenance of the highways, roads, bridges, sluices, waterways, culverts, and
sidewalks; (ii) construction, excavation, maintenance, and repair of all town real estate,
buildings, building-related facilities, parks, recreational fields, walkways, trails, and
pathways; (iii) water and sewer infrastructure and stormwater facilities; and (iv)
cemeteries of, owned by, or which are the responsibility of the town.
B. The Public Works Department will undertake and perform all public works,
construction, general maintenance, repairs, and improvements in all town parks and
recreation areas, working with the Town Park and Recreation Department as needed or
required. For purposes of clarity this does not include the management of recreational
programming or management of the parks and trails themselves.

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C. Unless the town board shall specify to the contrary, or applicable state or federal
law require otherwise, whenever any positions, work, responsibilities, or duties are
transferred or assigned to the Public Works Department, it shall be the responsibility of
the Administrator of the Public Works Department to collaborate and assist other town
staff, officers, and department heads relative to the coordination and management of
such work or duties.

D. The Public Works Department shall provide all services required or desirable in
order to enable the highway superintendent to fulfill any duty or responsibility imposed
upon such official, whether or not in their capacity as town highway superintendent, by
this chapter, or by any other local law, ordinance, or regulation of the town, or further by
any lawful directive of the town board or any statute or regulation of the State of New
York.
E. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this chapter shall not prohibit the town board from
providing for construction of any public building, street, highway, road, park, trail,
pathways, walkways, or other improvement or facility by public contract.
SECTION 3 – SAVINGS AND SEVERANCE: The invalidity or unenforceability of any section,
subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, provision, or phrase of the aforementioned sections as
declared by the valid judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional must not
affect the validity or enforceability of any other section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause,
provision, or phrase, which must remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4 – CODIFICATION: This local law, and the amendments to Chapter 80 as set forth herein,
shall be incorporated into the Town Code, and the incorporator may designate such new section and
numerical headings, or other indexed references, as provide for a coherent Town Code, sequentially
numbered or marked. Nothing in this local law is intended to disrupt or affect the existing Town Code,
except to the extent any existing code provision is herein expressly superseded or repealed. All other
provisions of the Town Code are hereby reaffirmed and continued in force and effect.
SECTION 6 – EFFECTIVE DATE: This local law shall take effect upon January 1, 2027.

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Town of Lansing Citizens

DRAFT Proposed Organizational Chart

Section 8, Item a.

6/2026

Town Board & Town Supervisor

Town Supervisor
(administrative day to day oversight role)

Planning Board (7 +3 Alts)
apointed by TB

Zoning Board of Appeals

TB Committees & appointees{supported by related department}

(5+3 Alts ) appointed by TB

Town Court

Town Clerk
Department

Town Justice (2)
(elected)

Town Clerk
(elected)

Bookkeeper to the
Supervisor

Sr. Court Clerk

Deputy Town Clerk

Accountant

Sr. Code
Enforcement Officer

Senior Planner

Assistant Director of
Parks & Recreation

Court Clerk

Administrative Assistant III

Network Manager

Code Enforcement
Officers

Planner

Recreation Coordinator

Administrative
Assistant I

Administrative Assistant I

Historian (appointed)

Guide:

Potential
titles update
(current title)
Future
positionPossible title

vertical line does
not delineate
supervisory role

Planning and Code Enforcement
Department

Parks & Recreation Department

Director of Planning

Director of Parks & Recreation

Administrative
Assistant III

Administrative
Assistant I

Administrative
Assistant III

Part time and seasonal
recreation related
positions

Public Works Department
Highway Superintendent (elected)
Director of Public Works/ Highway Superintendent

AKA:

Deputy Highway Superintendent

Maintenance
Supervisor

Working Supervisor
Parks --Public Works

Working Supervisor
(focus Public Works and
Water/Sewer)

focus

Secretary to the
Highway Super.

Motor Equipment
Operator- Parks

Motor Equipment
Operators

Sr. HEM
(Heavy Equipment
Mechanic )

Laborer - Parks

Laborers

Heavy Equipment
Mechanic (Automotive
Mechanic Assist.)

Seasonal Workers- Parks

Seasonal Workers

dotted line =
collaboration &
communication

arrow =
provides
support to

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Section 8, Item a.

RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW
NO__OF 2026 OF THE TOWN OF LANSING TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN
OF LANSING CHAPTER 80, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
RESOLUTION 26RESOLUTION SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW
NO__ OF 2026 OF THE TOWN OF LANSING TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN
OF LANSING CHAPTER 80, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, The Town Board proposes to amend Town Code Chapter 80 as follows:
 §80-2. Transfer of Highway Department and Other Town Functions.
The public works and construction and maintenance functions of the Parks and Recreation
Department are emplaced within the Public Works Department. Additional town functions,
responsibilities, offices, duties, departments, and personnel may be added to or removed from
the Public Works Department as determined from time to time by the town board.
 §80-3. Responsibilities.
A. The Public Works Department’s responsibilities shall include: (i) the town’s highway
functions, along with responsibilities for the construction, improvement, repair, care,
and maintenance of the highways, roads, bridges, sluices, waterways, culverts, and
sidewalks; (ii) construction, excavation, maintenance, and repair of all town real estate,
buildings, building-related facilities, parks, recreational fields, walkways, trails, and
pathways; (iii) water and sewer infrastructure and stormwater facilities; and (iv)
cemeteries of, owned by, or which are the responsibility of the town.
B. The Public Works Department will undertake and perform all public works,
construction, general maintenance, repairs, and improvements in all town parks and
recreation areas, working with the Town Park and Recreation Department as needed or
required. For purposes of clarity this does not include the management of recreational
programming or management of the parks and trails themselves.
C. Unless the town board shall specify to the contrary, or applicable state or federal law
require otherwise, whenever any positions, work, responsibilities, or duties are
transferred or assigned to the Public Works Department, it shall be the responsibility
of the Administrator of the Public Works Department to collaborate and assist other
town staff, officers, and department heads relative to the coordination and management
of such work or duties.
D. The Public Works Department shall provide all services required or desirable in
order to enable the highway superintendent to fulfill any duty or responsibility
imposed upon such official, whether or not in their capacity as town highway
superintendent, by this chapter, or by any other local law, ordinance, or
regulation of the town, or further by any lawful directive of the town board or
any statute or regulation of the State of New York.
E. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this chapter shall not prohibit the town board
from providing for construction of any public building, street, highway, road,

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Section 8, Item a.

park, trail, pathways, walkways, or other improvement or facility by public
contract.
WHEREAS, upon deliberation there upon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing will be held on the 19th day of August, 2026, at 6:31 pm, to
consider public input and comments upon such proposed Local Law, and to hear all persons, at 29
Auburn Road, Lansing, NY, interested in the subject thereof, and to take such action thereon as is
required or permitted by law; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk of the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County, New York, is
hereby authorized and directed to cause a Notice of Public Hearing to be published in the official
newspaper of the Town of Lansing, and also to post a copy thereof on the Town signboard
maintained by the Town Clerk, in accord with the law.

19

Section 8, Item b.

ABS Solutions, LLC
52 Corporate Circle
Suite 105
Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 608-5805

Proposal
Date

Proposal #

7/14/2026

47896

Fax: (518) 608-5808

Name / Address

Ship To

Town of Lansing
29 Auburn Road
Lansing, NY 14882

Town of Lansing
Michael Moseley
10 Town Barn Road
Lansing, NY 14882

P.O. No.

Terms

Project

Net 30

Network Equipment for Highway BLD

Description

Qty

Rate

Total

Tripp Lite series SmartRack 42U Standard-Depth Rack Enclosure Cabinet with Doors and Side Panels
Tripp Lite series SmartRack Bolt-Down Kit - Secures stabilizing brackets or plates to facility floor
Neat-Patch Cable Manager no patch cable included - 2U
Tripp Lite Rack Enclosure Cabinet Cantilever Fixed Shelf 60lb Capacity 2URM
APC Smart-UPS SRT 1000VA RM - UPS (rack-mountable) - AC 120 V - 900 Watt - 1000 VA - Ethernet
10/100, RS-232, USB - output connectors: 6 - 2U - black
Cisco Catalyst C1300-48P-4X Ethernet Switch - 48 Ports - Manageable - Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Base-T, 4x 10GBase-X - 3 Layer Supported - 370 W PoE Budget - 1U - Rack-mountable
Cisco Smart Net Total Care - extended service agreement 8x5 NBD for Cisco Catalyst 1300 48 Port 4x
SFP Switch - 3 Year
Cisco Catalyst 1300-24P-4X - switch - 24 ports - managed - rack-mountable
Cisco Smart Net Total Care - extended service agreement - NBD for C1300-24P-4X - 3 Years
Cisco Systems, Inc 10GBASE-CU SFP+ CABLE 1 METER
Add-On Cisco GLC-SX-MMD= SFP (mini-GBIC) Transceiver Module
LC-LC Multimode OM3 Duplex 50/125 Aqua Fiber Patch Cable, UL, ROHS - 3 Meter

1
1
2
1
1

1,700.00
50.00
85.00
80.00
2,132.00

1,700.00
50.00
170.00
80.00
2,132.00

1

2,068.00

2,068.00

1

845.00

845.00

1
1
2
4
4

1,305.00
531.00
100.00
45.00
10.00

1,305.00
531.00
200.00
180.00
40.00

Sophos XGS 138 - security appliance - with 3 years Xstream Protection - desktop
Sophos Rackmount kit with adapter holder (for XGS 116(w)/126(w)/136(w) models
AddOn - Network Upgrades Cisco SFP-10G-SR Compatible 10GBase-SR SFP+
AddOn Sophos SFP+ Transceiver Module - 10 GigE
LC-LC Multimode OM3 Duplex 50/125 Aqua Fiber Patch Cable, UL, ROHS - 1 Meter

1
1
2
2
2

3,992.00
220.00
210.00
210.00
8.00

3,992.00
220.00
420.00
420.00
16.00

Thank you for your business.

Subtotal
Sales Tax (0.0%)

Total

Signature

Page 1

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Section 8, Item b.

ABS Solutions, LLC
52 Corporate Circle
Suite 105
Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 608-5805

Proposal
Date

Proposal #

7/14/2026

47896

Fax: (518) 608-5808

Name / Address

Ship To

Town of Lansing
29 Auburn Road
Lansing, NY 14882

Town of Lansing
Michael Moseley
10 Town Barn Road
Lansing, NY 14882

P.O. No.

Terms

Project

Net 30

Network Equipment for Highway BLD

Description

Qty

Rate

Total

Ruckus T350d, omni, outdoor access point, 802.11ax 2x2:2 internal BeamFlex+, dual band concurrent. One
Ethernet port, PoE input, DC input, USB. -40 C to 65 C Operating Temperature. Includes mounting
bracket. Does not include PoE injector.
Mounting Kit for Ruckus T350 Outdoor AP
Ruckus R350 Indoor 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 Access Point 2x2:2
Ruckus One Essentials - Subscription license - 1 Year

7

1,030.00

7,210.00

7
6
13

130.00
525.00
170.00

910.00
3,150.00
2,210.00

2ft Cat6 Ethernet Cable - UTP - Yellow
3ft Cat6 Ethernet Cable - UTP - Yellow

36
36

3.00
3.25

108.00
117.00

Shipping

1

250.00

250.00

65

165.00

10,725.00

1

1,500.00

1,500.00

Installation
ABS LAN Professional Service
Setup and configure Sophos firewall, Cisco switches, Vaspian router, UPS and Ruckus APs for new Highway
Building. Onsite install TrippLite rack, firewall, Vaspian router, UPS and switches. Patch in network cables to
switch from patch panel. Mount indoor and outdoor Ruckus APs. Verify network connectivity. Verify WiFi
coverage. Work with camera and door vendors to provide network access. Work with Vaspian to provision
new site. Update IT documentation.
ABS Travel Charge
Thank you for your business.

Subtotal
Sales Tax (0.0%)

Total

Signature

Page

21

Section 8, Item b.

ABS Solutions, LLC
52 Corporate Circle
Suite 105
Albany, NY 12203
Phone: (518) 608-5805

Proposal
Date

Proposal #

7/14/2026

47896

Fax: (518) 608-5808

Name / Address

Ship To

Town of Lansing
29 Auburn Road
Lansing, NY 14882

Town of Lansing
Michael Moseley
10 Town Barn Road
Lansing, NY 14882

P.O. No.

Terms

Project

Net 30

Network Equipment for Highway BLD

Description

Qty

Rate

Total

Customer acknowledges responsibility for removing IT/data equipment from existing Highway building and
two Ruckus wireless APs prior to building demolition. PE Trailer will lose connection when the Highway IT
equipment is removed.
Customer acknowledges responsibility to install rack, power and Ethernet cabling in Cold Storage building.
Customer acknowledges responsibility for providing new Internet service with static public IPs.
Customer acknowledges responsibility to provide a lift bucket for mounting outdoor wireless APs at
locations not accessible using a standard six-foot ladder. Should a lift be needed, this will be provided at the
customer s expense.
Customer acknowledges responsibility that the reconfiguration and installation of network equipment at
Cold Storage building is outside of the scope of this project.
Pricing valid for 14 days from date of proposal.
All orders are final. No returns, exchanges or cancellations will be honored.
ABS Solutions, LLC is not responsible for delays outside of our control. Time associated with delays will be
billed on a time and materials basis.
Customer acknowledges the scope of work defined above will be completed during regular business hours,
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.
Customer acknowledges any work performed outside of the scope of work defined above or outside of
the noted business hours will be billed on a time and materials basis.

Thank you for your business.

Subtotal

I agree to invest in the products/services listed above. Please sign and fax to (518) 608.5808

Signature

Sales Tax (0.0%)

Total

_____________________________________

Page

40,549.00
0.00
40,549.00

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Section 8, Item b.

RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF TECHNOLOGY FURNITURE,
FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT FROM ABS SOLUTIONS, LLC, FOR THE NEW
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY
RESOLUTION 26RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF TECHNOLOGY FURNITURE,
FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT FROM ABS SOLUTIONS, LLC, FOR THE NEW
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, in August 2024, the Town of Lansing approved a budget for the new Department of
Public Works (DPW) building, which included a budget line of $100,000 for Technology
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment for the facility; and
WHEREAS, the Town requested a quote from ABS Solutions, LLC, for network equipment and
installation, utilizing the New York State Office of General Services bid list; and
WHEREAS, the equipment has been chosen for the new facility, and Proposal #47896 has been
received from ABS Solutions, LLC, with pricing per the New York State contract in the amount
of $40,549.00; and
WHEREAS, upon and after due deliberation upon this matter, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has determined as follows, and now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves contracting with ABS Solutions, LLC for the network
equipment and installation for the new DPW building; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Highway Superintendent/Director of Public Works be and hereby is
authorized to affect the following purchase of the equipment and installation as itemized in
Proposal #47896 from ABS Solutions, LLC.

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Section 8, Item c.

RESOLUTION TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF RACHEL BRADFORD TO THE
POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT–LEVEL 1 IN THE CODES &
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION 26RESOLUTION TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF RACHEL BRADFORD TO THE
POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT–LEVEL 1 IN THE CODES &
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, on August 20, 2025, the Town Board approved establishment of the position of
Administrative Assistant-Level 1 by Resolution 25-95; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 Town Budget includes the addition of an Administrative Assistant in the
Codes and Planning Department; and
WHEREAS, the interview committee has determined that Rachel Bradford possesses the
necessary knowledge and skills to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position; and
WHEREAS, Ruth Groff, Town Supervisor, appointed Rachel Bradford as an Administrative
Assistant-Level 1, effective Tuesday, July 7, 2026; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Lansing does hereby ratify the appointment
made by the Town Supervisor of Rachel Bradford as Administrative Assistant-Level 1 as follows:
1. Effective Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Rachel Bradford is hereby appointed as an Administrative
Assistant-Level 1, with the same Town perquisites and benefits as are available to all
employees of the Town and to such position. This position will be in the non-competitive
class under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY
HELPS) program. At such time as the NY HELPS program concludes, these appointments
will convert to a competitive classification;
2. This appointment will be full-time at 36.5 hours per week;
3. The hiring wage rate will be $24.00 per hour, as listed in the Office Staff Job Classification
System “Class AA Step 1”;
4. The probationary period for this appointment is hereby set at 26 weeks with no further
action by the Town Board if there is successful completion of the probationary period as
determined by the Town Supervisor;
5. The Town Personnel Officer be and hereby is authorized to make such changes to the
Town’s employment and civil service rosters and file required civil service forms to place
into immediate effect such changes and these resolutions, including by the filing of form
MSD 428, if required.

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Change Order No. 2

Section 8, Item d.

Date of Issuance: 6/15/2026
Project:
2025 Roof Replacement

Effective Date: 6/15/2026
Owner:
Town of Lansing

Owner's Contract No.:

Contract: General Construction

Date of Contract: April 6, 2026

Contractor: Onrho Home Improvement Corp.

Engineer's Project No.: E25-01

The Contract Documents are modified as follows upon execution of this Change Order:
Description of Change in Work:

ITEM 2: School House Roof, as described in Specification Section 073100: Extent of unforeseen damage to the concealed
portions of the soffit. Removal and replacement of soffit along the perimeter of all roofs required new blocking and molding.
All new wood materials require painting. Per the Construction Agreement, overhead and profit is limited to 10%.

Revisions to Drawings:
N/A
Attachments (list documents supporting change):
Photo of replaced soffit on School House roof.
Contractor Change Order Request dated June 15, 2026
CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE:
Original Contract Price:
$80,740.80
Change in contract price from previously
approved Change Orders 1 to No. 1:
$10,650.00
Contract Price prior to this Change Order:
$91,390.80
Increase of this Change Order:
$11,110.00
Contract Price incorporating this Change Order:
$102,500.80

CHANGE IN CONTRACT TIMES:
Original Contract
Working
Calendar days
days
Times:
Substantial completion (days or date): 60 days
Ready for final payment (days or date): 15 days
Change in contract time from previously approved Change
Orders No. N/A to No. N/A:
Substantial completion (days): N/A
Ready for final payment (days): N/A
Contract Times prior to this Change Order:
Substantial completion (days or date): N/A
Ready for final payment (days or date): N/A
Change in contract time from this Change Order:
Substantial completion (days or date): N/A
Ready for final payment (days or date): N/A
Contract Times with all approved Change Orders:
Substantial completion (days or date): 60 days
Ready for final payment (days or date): 15 days

EJCDC C-941 Change Order
Prepared by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee and endorsed by the Construction Specifications Institute.
Page 1 of 2

25

RECOMMENDED:
By:

Engineer (Authorized Signature)

Date: July 6, 2026

ACCEPTED:

ACCEPTED:

By:

By:
Owner (Authorized Signature)

Date:

Section 8, Item d.

Contractor (Authorized Signature)

Date:

July 6,2026

EJCDC C-941 Change Order
Prepared by the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee and endorsed by the Construction Specifications Institute.
Page 2 of 2

26

2025 Roof Replacement Project – School House Roof
June 14, 2026

Section 8, Item d.

1
27

2025 Roof Replacement Project – School House Roof
June 14, 2026

Section 8, Item d.

2
28

Onrho Home Improvement
Corp.
Section 8, Item
d.
2286 Sedgwick Ave Suite 3
Bronx, NY 10468
Tel: 929-288-5440

CHANGE ORDER REQUEST NO. 02
Additional Soffit Reconstruction, Decorative Exterior Wood Molding and Wood Blocking Installation - School House Building
Project

Town of Lansing - 2025 Roof Replacement Project (PRC #2025004654)

Building

School House Building

Location

Lansing, New York

Attention

Mr. David Herrick

CC

Pat Tyrrell

Submitted By

Onrho Home Improvement Corp.

Date

June 15, 2026

REQUEST SUMMARY
During construction operations at the School House Building, additional deteriorated soffit conditions and associated exterior finish carpentry work were
identified that were not included within the original contract scope.
Following field review and project coordination, sections of the existing soffit assembly, decorative exterior wood molding, and supporting wood blocking were
determined to be deteriorated beyond reuse and require replacement in order to properly restore the affected areas and maintain the architectural character,
appearance, and structural integrity of the historic building.
The additional work described herein is necessary to complete the affected areas in a professional manner consistent with the existing building conditions,
project requirements, and preservation of the building's historic architectural features.

DETAILED COST BREAKDOWN

AMOUNT

Carpenter Labor - 3 Workers / 18 Hours Each / $58.98/hr Prevailing Wage Carpenter Building

$3,184.92

Replacement Pine Soffit Materials - 230 SF

$2,300.00

Decorative Exterior Wood Molding - 152 LF

$900.00

Wood Blocking Materials / Misc. Lumber

$750.00

Primer, Paint, Fasteners & Consumables

$975.00

Equipment, Access, Cleanup & Handling

$1,990.08

Subtotal - Labor, Materials & Equipment

$10,100.00

Overhead & Profit

$1,010.00

TOTAL CHANGE ORDER REQUEST

$11,110.00

SCOPE OF WORK
Furnish and install approximately 230 square feet of replacement pine soffit, approximately 152 linear feet of decorative exterior wood molding, and required wood blocking.
Scope includes all labor, materials, surface preparation, priming, painting, equipment, fasteners, cleanup, and incidental work necessary for a complete installation not
included in the original scope of work.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Supporting photographs are available and may be provided upon request for project records, review, and verification purposes.

Respectfully submitted,
ONRHO HOME IMPROVEMENT CORP.
Cesar Estepan
President
Tel: 929-288-5440
Change Order Request No. 02 - School House Building

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Section 8, Item d.

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO SIGN CHANGE
ORDER NO. 2 FROM ONRHO HOME IMPROVEMENT CORP.
RESOLUTION 26RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO SIGN CHANGE
ORDER NO. 2 FROM ONRHO HOME IMPROVEMENT CORP.
The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the contractor, Onrho Home Improvement Corp., was awarded the bid to replace the
roofs on the Community Center and the School House, with the work commencing in April, 2026;
and
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2026, Onrho submitted a Change Order request, stating that “During
construction operations at the School House Building, additional deteriorated soffit conditions and
associated exterior finish carpentry work were identified that were not included within the original
contract scope;” and
WHEREAS, “Following field review and project coordination, sections of the existing soffit
assembly, decorative exterior wood molding, and supporting wood blocking were determined to be
deteriorated beyond reuse and require replacement in order to properly restore the affected areas
and maintain the architectural character, appearance, and structural integrity of the historic
building.;” and
WHEREAS, the scope of work included installing approximately 230 square feet of replacement
pine soffit, approximately 152 linear feet of decorative exterior wood molding, wood blocking,
surface preparation, priming, painting, equipment, fasteners, cleanup, and incidental work; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the additional work, inclusive of 10% overhead and profit, as itemized in
the Onrho Change Order Request No. 02 is $11,110.00; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of Lansing has
hereby
RESOLVED, to authorize the Town Supervisor to sign Change Order No. 2 from Onrho Home
Improvement Corp.

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Section 8, Item e.

RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT AND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
RESOLUTION 26RESOLUTION APPROVING AUDIT AND BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
The bills were reviewed by Councilperson Joseph Wetmore and Councilperson Christine
Montague. The Bookkeeper or the Accountant is hereby authorized to pay the following bills
and to make the following budget modifications.

CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 007

CONSOLIDATED ABSTRACT # 701

31

Section 8, Item e.

Budget Modifications for July 15th, 2026 Town Board
Meeting
General Part
Town - B Fund
July 15th, 2026
FROM

TO

FOR

B599
(Appropriated
Fund Balance)

B1420.401
(Attorney/Legal Zoning Board)

B599
(Appropriated
Fund Balance)

B1420.402
(Attorney/Legal Planning Board)

B599
(Appropriated
Fund Balance)

B1420.404(Attorney/Legal Cayuga Solar)

B599
(Appropriated
Fund Balance)

B1440.402
(Engineering Planning Board)

B8020.101
(Planner)

B8020.400
(Planning Board Contractual)

To cover year to date
engineering
expenses in excess
of budgeted amount
To move $$ from
personal services line
to contractual, to
cover MRB expenses

B8020.101
(Planner)

B8020.404
(Planning Board Cont. - Cayuga
Solar)

To move $$ from
personal services line
to contractual, to
cover MRB expenses

To cover year to date
legal expenses in
excess of budgeted
amount
To cover year to date
legal expenses in
excess of budgeted
amount
To cover year to date
engineering
expenses in excess
of budgeted amount

AMOUNT

$1,224.00

$3,723.28

$2,718.00

$4,491.75

$10,933.03

Total Fund
Balance to
be Used

$7,666.08

$5,308.75

Highway Fund
Outside Village DB Fund
July 15th, 2026
FROM

DB3501 - State
Aid Consolidated

TO

FOR

AMOUNT

DB5112.400 Improvements Contractual

Per amended
Agreement for the
Expenditure of
Highway Moneys,
Res. 26-75

$29,143.72

32

Section 8, Item f.

CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS 26-XX – 26-XX
RESOLUTION 26CONSENT AGENDA
RESOLUTIONS 26-XX – 26-XX
The following Resolutions were duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation thereupon, the Town Board of the Town of
Lansing has hereby
RESOLVED, that the Consent Agenda Resolutions 26-XX – 26-XX, are hereby approved as
presented and amended, and
The question of the adoption of such proposed Consent Agenda Resolutions were duly motioned
by Councilperson _________, duly seconded by Councilperson___________, and put to a roll
call vote with the following results:
Councilperson Judy Drake –
Councilperson Christine Montague –
Supervisor Ruth Groff –

Councilperson Laurie Hemmings –
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore –

Accordingly, the foregoing Resolutions were approved, carried, and duly adopted on July 15,
2026.

33

Section 9, Item a.

34

Section 9, Item a.

35

Section 9, Item a.

36

Section 9, Item a.

RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
MANCUSO BRIGHTMAN PLLC FOR MATTER IN THE APPELLATE DIVISION

RESOLUTION 26RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
MANCUSO BRIGHTMAN PLLC FOR MATTER IN THE APPELLATE DIVISION

The following Resolution was duly presented for consideration by the Town Board:
WHEREAS, the Town Board and/or its individual members are the subject of a special
proceeding filed under Public Officers Law §36 in the Appellate Division, and the Petitioner is
represented by attorneys who also represent or co-represent the data center landowner or
applicants; and
WHEREAS, Mancuso Brightman PLLC was interviewed and engaged to represent the defendant
in such matter, and this matter is a Type II Action under SEQRA; so now therefore, upon due
deliberation thereupon, it was
RESOLVED, that the engagement agreement from Mancuso Brightman PLLC be and hereby is
approved, that the same may be executed by any responsible Town officer, and that all prior
approvals, acts, and undertakings arising or occurring prior to this resolution in relation to this
engagement or such proceeding be and hereby are ratified by the Town Board.
The question of the adoption of such proposed Resolution was duly motioned by Councilperson
______________, duly seconded by Councilperson ____________, and put to a roll call vote
with the following results:
Councilperson Judy Drake –
Councilperson Christine Montague –
Supervisor Ruth Groff –

Councilperson Laurie Hemmings –
Councilperson Joseph Wetmore –

Accordingly, the foregoing Resolution was approved, carried, and duly adopted on
July 15, 2026.

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Section 11, Item c.

Christine Montague
Town Board Member Report
July 2026
Lansing Housing Authority, June 22
-

Woodsedge senior apartments experienced downed trees and siding damage during the
mid-June storms. Management will get quotes for repairing the damage and fixing
gardening boxes.

-

LHA decided on a renovation contractor and cabinet supplier to be able to upgrade kitchens
during unit turnovers at Woodsedge.

Tompkins County Youth Services Advisory Board, June 22
-

We learned that DHS (Department of Homeland Security) is instituting a program to
identify youth who might threaten their schools, etc, based on certain behaviors. The
County Youth Services Director went to training on the program.

Conservation Advisory Council, July 1
-

Members brought to the group two ideas that Cornell professors and their students have
launched locally, and which the CAC could participate in:
1. One is setting up networks of neighbors to help residents in emergencies, such as
checking on elderly neighbors or those who might need generators. These could be
developed as part of a climate resiliency or emergency plan, which help a town
attain Climate Smart Community status and elevate grant applications. The Town
of Caroline has a report about how they set up these neighborhood networks with
Cornell at https://labs.aap.cornell.edu/sites/aap-labs/files/202512/Caroline%20rural%20resilience%20-%20final%20report%20v2.pdf
2. Another Cornell class helps local communities plan and build light structures, such
as bridges on trails and stream control systems. Information about Engineering In
The Community is at https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2026/06/student-built-bridgesconnect-communities-thanks-engineering-course

-

The CAC is finalizing plans for its BioBlitz on Saturday, August 8 at the Lansing Center
Trail. Experts will give talks at times throughout the day that are good for seeing species
of birds, insects, bats, fungi and plants. Anyone can log their observations in the
iNaturalist link that will be distributed along with advertising for the event. The object is to
have a record of the plants and animals living in the meadow. Coordination of education,
schedules, parking, and restrooms was discussed.

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Section 11, Item d.

Joseph Wetmore
Town Board Member Report
July 2026
Planning Board
Monday, June 22⋅6:30 – 8:30pm
An application was submitted for a minor subdivision of the 6.146-acre property located at 204
Wilson Road (TPN 27.-1-36.24) in the RA Zoning District. The proposal subdivides the existing
parcel into Parcel A (1.229 acres) and Parcel B (4.917 acres). The project was classified as an
Unlisted, Uncoordinated Action under SEQR, requiring completion of SEAF Part 2, with a
public hearing identified as the anticipated action. The applicant was present to discuss the
proposal and respond to questions. Following discussion, the Board approved the project.
An application was submitted for a minor subdivision of the properties located at 6 and 8–18
Verizon Lane (TPNs 30.-1-16.31 and 30.-1-16.32) in the IR Zoning District. The proposal would
formally subdivide the existing 13.21-acre property into two parcels: a 9.15-acre parcel (TPN
30.-1-16.32) and a 4.06-acre parcel (TPN 30.-1-16.31). Although the parcels are currently
separated by a lease line, they have not previously been formally subdivided. The project is
classified as an Unlisted, Uncoordinated Action under SEQR. Discussion focused on the Verizon
Lane lease, dedication of the road to the Town, the Stormwater Operation, Management and
Reporting Agreement (SOMRA), the associated site plan, and outstanding requirements needed
to complete the plans before consideration of the proposed subdivision.
An application was submitted for Site Plan Review of a proposed large-scale battery energy
storage facility at 339 Jerry Smith Road (TPN 16.-1-10.2) in the AG Zoning District. The project
is classified as an Unlisted, Uncoordinated Action under SEQR. The Board reviewed the
proposal and discussed a range of topics, including ambient noise, cooling and ventilation
systems, battery charging and discharging operations, site visibility, landscaping, facility
dimensions and spacing, access and emergency vehicle circulation, fire protection measures,
equipment specifications, decommissioning, battery life, warranties, lease terms, financial
security, project costs, host community benefits, stormwater management, potential impacts to
northern long-eared bats, communication with neighboring properties, and completion of the Full
SEAF. The Board scheduled a public hearing for July 27, 2026.
An application was submitted for a preliminary sketch plan review of a proposed 10-lot major
subdivision at 0 N. Triphammer Road (TPN 37.1-4-2.12) in the R1 Zoning District. The project
is classified as an Unlisted, Uncoordinated Action under SEQR, requiring completion of SEAF
Part 2. The Board reviewed the proposed subdivision layout and discussed road design, lot sizes
and frontage, water, septic, and utility services, whether the proposal should be considered a
conservation subdivision, stormwater management features including ponds and berms, open
space, public access easements, coordination with the Trail Committee, water main connections,
soil conditions, and SEQR requirements. The Board scheduled a public hearing for July 27,
2026.

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Section 11, Item d.

Monthly Check-In | Lansing Smart Growth Zoning Update (C1003123)
Tuesday, July 7⋅10:00 – 11:00am
Discussed the current status of the Zoning Update and reviewed the necessary steps to ensure all
grant requirements are being met. Additional discussion focused on the reimbursement process,
including expectations for timing. It was noted that reimbursements may take several months to
process, but the first reimbursement request is anticipated soon.
Parks, Recreation, and Trails Working Group
Thursday, July 9⋅9:00 – 10:30am
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Comprehensive Master Plan: Reviewed the first draft of the Comprehensive Master Plan
and provided extensive comments and feedback for revisions.
Myers Road Trail: Discussed feedback received from residents following the distribution of
the trail information letter.
ITCTC Feasibility Study Funding: Discussed next steps for moving forward with available
funding opportunities, including:
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Approximately $5,000 for signage and wayfinding.
Approximately $6,000 for design and liability evaluation.

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Section 13, Item a.

MOTION TO ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilperson ________ moved to ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS
___________________________________________________________________________
AT ___________ PM.
Councilperson ___________ seconded the motion.
All in Favor –
Opposed –
MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilperson ________ moved to EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION AT ________ PM.
Councilperson _______ seconded the motion.
All in Favor –
Opposed –
MOTION TO ADJOURN MEETING
Councilperson __________ moved to ADJOURN THE MEETING AT _______ PM.
Councilperson __________ seconded the motion.
All in Favor –
Opposed –

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