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Apr
18
2008
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by Marcia E. Lynch
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Friday, 18 April 2008 |
 Budget Chair Warns of a Tough Budget Year in 2009
Reporting on preliminary preparations for the 2009 budget process, Budget and Capital Committee Chair Nathan Shinagawa predicted that 2009 will be a difficult budget year and cautioned that development of a 2009 County Budget will produce challenges for lawmakers, especially because of the expected impact of state aid reductions, included in the just-passed 2008-09 state budget.
Mr. Shinagawa reported that the State Legislature cut county state aid across the board by 2 percent, effective April 1, 2008, with an additional 2 percent cut in fiscal years 2009 and possibly 2010. The 2 percent reduction will negatively impact Tompkins County’s fund balance in 2008 by nearly $400,000, with an additional 2 percent reduction in 2009 projected to increase the county tax levy by 2 percent, or $700,000. All of this is dependent upon how each state agency chooses to handle this cut, he added. It is always possible that the state agency could retain funds for its own internal operations and pass on a greater percentage reduction to the counties. Added to this, he said, is a projected $840,000 increase in mandates, with interest earnings projected to decrease by about $400,000. “This will be an incredibly difficult budget year, said Shinagawa, “and we have a difficult challenge before us.”
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Apr
18
2008
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by Dan Veaner
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Friday, 18 April 2008 |
The underlying issues in the controversy raised by proposed changes to Lansing's zoning ordinances were aired in a public hearing at the Town Hall Wednesday. At the heart of the dispute is the Town Board proposal to apply plans that are straightforward and simple to a checklist. If the plans do not exceed defined benchmarks they would be issued a permit by the Planning Office instead of having to be subject to a full Planning Board review. Planning Board members and some others have been vociferously opposed to removing any part of the review process from their bailiwick, while Town Board members insist that a streamlined process will encourage businesses to locate in Lansing.
"My opinion is that this is a control issue," said Deputy Town Supervisor Connie Wilcox. "We'd like to let the taxpayers, the homeowners, the businesses have more control of their own destiny instead of the Planning Board."
Marcy Rosenkrantz objecting to what she calls radical changes in
Lansing's zoning ordinance
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Apr
11
2008
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by Lansing Central School District
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Friday, 11 April 2008 |
The current (3) three-year terms of board of education members Thomas Keane, Bonita Lindberg and Glenn Swanson will expire on June 30, 2008. Individuals interested in running for election to the board can request a petition from Ms. Jodie Rusaw, Lansing CSD District Clerk, by calling 607-533-3020 ext. 4000 or at
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Petitions must be signed by at least 31 qualified voters of the district and must state the residence of each signer and the name and residence of each candidate. Completed petitions will be accepted until 5pm on Monday, April 21, 2008.
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Apr
11
2008
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by Dan Veaner
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Friday, 11 April 2008 |
Village of Lansing Trustees passed the 2008-2009 budget Monday in a unanimous vote that will keep the tax rate the same as it was for this year's budget. $494,858 of the $2.1 million budget will be payed for in taxes, which Mayor Donald Hartill says will be at or below the rise in the cost of living. "I take very seriously how much it costs people," Hartill says. "With good management and not expanding ourselves beyond our means we can probably do that. It really does take good management."
Village Trustees (Left to right) Deputy Mayor Larry Fresinski, Lynn Leopold, Village Clerk Jodi Dake, Mayor Donald Hartill, Village Attorney David Dubow, Frank Moore, John O'Neill
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Apr
11
2008
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by Marcia E. Lynch
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Friday, 11 April 2008 |
The Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee last week began to consider a proposal that would discontinue County Health Department sponsorship of the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, more commonly known as the WIC program. But after extensive discussion today, the committee postponed any action, concluding more information is needed on cost and other factors before it can decide whether to move a recommendation forward.
The Health Department has submitted to the Legislature a resolution indicating that it will complete its current program grant commitment, but will not reapply to serve as the WIC program sponsor for the next five-year grant cycle, once a Request for Application (RFA) is issued by the state, as is expected later this month. The County Health Department has sponsored the nutrition program, supported primarily through federal and state funds, since 1980. Depending on response to the RFA and action by the state, sponsorship could be shifted to another community agency. The Health Department would continue to support the WIC program until the new sponsor was selected and fully prepared to provide client services.
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