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Regular Meeting — May 18, 2026
Regular Meeting — May 18, 2026
2026-05-18
Coverage of the Town Board meeting on 2026-05-18, Town of Clay, NY.
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▶ Key Actions & Decisions
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Scheduled a public hearing for May 4 to adopt a new law regulating Battery Energy Storage Systems (Local Law No. 4).
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Scheduled a public hearing for May 4 to require special permits for new smoke shops in commercial districts (Local Law No. 5).
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Scheduled a public hearing for May 4 regarding a special permit for a Community Bank drive-thru at 4000 State Route 31.
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Authorized the Supervisor to apply for a FEMA grant to install a generator at Town Hall, requiring a 25% local match.
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Adopted the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan to maintain eligibility for federal disaster assistance.
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Scheduled a public hearing regarding CDBG funding for street repairs on Steelway Blvd. South.
▶ Key Actions & Decisions
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Approved Zone Change for Summit Federal Credit Union (7-0)
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Adopted Local Law No. 1 adding fees for Recreation Department rentals
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Adopted Local Law No. 2 correcting clerical error in noise code regarding I-2 zones
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Adopted Local Law No. 3 requiring Special Permits for gas stations in HC-1 districts
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Heard presentation on Liverpool Central School District’s proposed $17M deficit budget
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Approved Special Permit for Summit Federal Credit Union drive-thru service (6-0)
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Adjourned public hearings for NEXAMP and Carson Power cases
▶ Key Actions & Decisions
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Approved purchase of three 2027 Western Star 47X snowplows for Highway Department (not to exceed $1,044,425; 5-0 vote)
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Scheduled public hearing for March 16 to establish Recreation Department fees for athletic courts and pavilions (5-0 vote)
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Authorized joint grant application with Onondaga County for Oak Orchard Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades (5-0 vote)
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Closed public hearing for Summit Federal Credit Union zone change and special permits for 4955 West Taft Road
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Adjourned public hearings for Nexamp Inc. and Carson Power LLC special permit cases to March 16 (5-0 votes)
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Approved easement agreements with utility companies and a private landowner for snow removal turnaround (5-0 votes)
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Scheduled public hearing to amend noise ordinance regarding construction in Industrial 2 (I-2) Districts (5-0 vote)
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Scheduled public hearing to require special permits for gas stations in shopping centers (5-0 vote)
▶ Key Actions & Decisions
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Public hearings opened for Nexamp BESS projects on Wetzel Rd and Longbranch Rd (Case #1243, #1244).
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Public hearings opened for Summit Federal Credit Union zone change and special permits (Case #1240, #1241, #1242).
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Multiple public hearings adjourned to March 2, 2026, to allow for Planning Board review.
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Residents voiced strong opposition to battery storage sites citing fire risks and volunteer firefighter strain.
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Board directed Nexamp to provide a decommissioning plan for the battery sites.
2026-01-21
Clay Town Board Approves Major Rezoning for Taft Road, Sets Public Hearing for Battery Storage
▶ Key Actions & Decisions
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Approved rezoning (Case #1236): 29.1 acres at 5300 W. Taft Road changed from R-10/LuC-2 to R-7.5/O-2 to allow residential and office development (Vote: 7-0).
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Scheduled Public Hearing (Case #1240): Summit Federal Credit Union seeks zone change from O-1 to O-2 at 4955 W. Taft Rd for new construction (Hearing: Feb. 2, 2026).
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Scheduled Public Hearing (Cases #1243 & #1244): Nexamp seeks permits for battery energy storage systems (BESS) on Wetzel Rd and Long Branch Rd (Hearing: Feb. 2, 2026).
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Renewed License: Madison Village Mobile Home Court license renewed for 2026; park reports 52 new homes added in the past year.
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Created Civil Service Positions: Established three full-time positions: Account Clerk 1, Deputy Comptroller, and Senior Recreation Leader.
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