CLAY — The Town Board unanimously approved a significant investment in winter infrastructure during its regular meeting March 2, authorizing the purchase of three new snowplows at a cost not to exceed $1.04 million. The resolution, introduced by Councilor David Capria and seconded by Councilor Ryan Russell, secures three 2027 Western Star 47X vehicles for the Highway Department under an Onondaga County contract. The vote was 5-0. In other business, the board took the first step toward monetizing the town’s recreational facilities. Board members scheduled a public hearing for March 16 to discuss Local Law No. 1 of 2026, which would formally establish fees for the Recreation Department. If adopted, the law would implement a 5% program fee on total income collected, as well as specific rental fees: $15 per hour for athletic field and court rentals by non-profits (for-profit entities would pay $30), $15 per day for gazebo rentals, and $25 per day for pavilion rentals. **Wastewater and Infrastructure** The town is moving forward with improvements to the Oak Orchard Service Area Wastewater Treatment Plant. Councilor Courtney Gauthier introduced a resolution to execute a joint grant application with the Onondaga County Office of the Environment. The application aims to secure funding for necessary upgrades and expansion at the facility. The board also moved to formalize an easement agreement with Donald J. Gabor. This easement legitimizes an existing vehicle turnaround located on the northern portion of property at 8150 Morgan Road, which the town uses to facilitate snow removal and maintenance operations. **Summit Federal Credit Union Proposal** The board closed the public hearing for three applications related to the Summit Federal Credit Union’s proposed new branch at 4955 West Taft Road. The project requires a zone change from O-1 to O-2 and two special permits to allow for a credit union with drive-thru services. Tim Coyer, representing the applicant, noted that the proposal remains unchanged from the previous hearing. He addressed concerns regarding traffic volume, estimating 90 to 100 cars per day. Councilor Russell asked if that was the same number of vehicles currently going to the credit union's Allen Road branch. Coyer said that it was. Councilor Capria, who lives near the area, said the volume of cars didn't seem that high to him day to day. Board members also discussed traffic flow and landscaping. Deputy Supervisor Joseph Bick asked which way the drive-thru's ingress and egress would face; Coyer said it would face Carriage Parkway. Coyer added that the project would utilize a mix of existing vegetation and new shrubbery to create a buffer. The Planning Board has issued a favorable recommendation on the applications. **Adjournments and Upcoming Hearings** Several high-profile applications were adjourned to the March 16 meeting at the request of the applicants. These include cases #1243 and #1244 involving Nexamp Inc., and case #1245 involving Carson Power Supply. The board also set public hearings for two additional local laws: - **Local Law No. 2**: A technical correction to the noise ordinance, moving exemptions for construction noise in Industrial 2 (I-2) Districts to the correct code section (152-4 H). - **Local Law No. 3**: A zoning change that would require a special permit for gas stations located within shopping centers in the Highway Commercial (HC-1) district. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Deputy Supervisor Joseph Bick. All board members were present, with the exception of Supervisor Damian Ulatowski and Councilor Eugene Young.