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2021-03-01 · 1474 words
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Growth & Subdivisions
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Joseph Bick (Deputy Supervisor / Town Councilor) Damian Ulatowski (Town Supervisor) Eugene Young (Town Councilor) Ron DeTota (Town Attorney) Jill Hageman-Clark (Town Councilor (2026- ); previously Town Clerk) Ryan Pleskach (Town Councilor (through 2025)) Robert Germain (Town Clerk) Tim Coyer (Land use attorney, Ianuzi & Romans PC (frequent applicant representative before Town boards))

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APPROVED

At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County, held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on the 1st of March, 2021 at 7:30 P.M., there were:

PRESENT:

Joseph A. Bick

Deputy Supervisor/Councilor

Eugene Young

Councilor

Brian Hall

Councilor

Ryan Pleskach

Councilor

Jill Hageman-Clark

Town Clerk

Mark V. Territo

Commissioner of Planning and Development

Robert Germain

Town Attorney

Ron DeTota

Town Engineer

ABSENT:

Damian Ulatowski Supervisor

David Hess

Councilor

Kevin Meaker

Councilor OTHERS PRESENT:

None The meeting was called to order by Deputy Supervisor Bick at 7:30 P.M. All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes:

Councilor Hall made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 1st, 2021

meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilor Pleskach.

Ayes – 4 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.

Cancellation and/or requested adjournments.

Deputy Supervisor Bick stated that item numbered 10 (Intermunicipal Wastewater Agreement) on the agenda will not be heard at this time.

Correspondence:

Deputy Supervisor Bick asked if anyone wished to address the Board on any items not on the agenda.

No one responded.

REGULAR MEETING:

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Zone Change (SEQR) – Town Board Case # 1159 – ROBERT ALUZZO:

Councilor Hall moved the adoption of a resolution that the application of ROBERT

ALUZZO FOR A ZONE CHANGE from RA-100 to I-2 on 0.48± acres of overall 0.786-acre parcel located at 4993 Route 31, part of Tax Map No. 046.-01-13.1. The proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment and therefore does not require the preparation of an EIS. Motion was seconded by Councilor Pleskach.

Roll Call vote as follows:

Councilor Young – Aye

Deputy Supervisor Bick – Aye Councilor Hall – Aye

Councilor Pleskach – Aye

Ayes – 4 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.

Zone Change (A) – Town Board Case # 1159 – ROBERT ALUZZO:

Councilor Hall moved the adoption of a resolution approving the application of

ROBERT ALUZZO FOR A ZONE CHANGE from RA-100 to I-2 on 0.48± acres of overall 0.786-acre parcel located at 4993 Route 31, part of Tax Map No. 046.-01- 13.1. Motion was seconded by Councilor Pleskach.

Roll Call vote as follows:

Councilor Young – Aye

Deputy Supervisor Bick – Aye Councilor Hall – Aye

Councilor Pleskach – Aye

Ayes – 4 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.

Zone Change (PH) – Town Board Case # 1161- SAMUEL BARTORILLO

A public hearing to consider the application of SAMUEL BARTORILLO FOR A ZONE CHANGE from RA-100 to R-40 to allow for a two-lot subdivision on property located at 8191 Maple Road, Tax Map No. 073-01-08.0 located on 3.69+ acres of land. (Adjourned to this day and time from the February 1, 2021 meeting) was opened by the Deputy Supervisor.

Tim Coyer was present on behalf of the applicant; he began by explaining that the

applicant had been given a favorable recommendation by the Planning Board.

Councilor Young asked about the 40,000 sf requirement adding that this parcel had more than that. Commissioner Territo said that the 40,000 sf is a minimum. Councilor Young asked if the applicant will require any variances; he will not. There was a question about the easement shown on the map. Mr. Coyer explained that he

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3 knew that Mr. DeTota (Town Engineer) would require such. He added it to the map in preparation, however, Mr. DeTota said that the easement will need to be larger. Mr. Coyer will adjust it on the plan.

There being no more questions or comments, Deputy Supervisor Bick closed the public hearing.

Special Permit (CPH) – Town Board Case # 1162 – CALLEEN LA DUC:

Councilor Pleskach moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing

March 15, 2021, commencing at 7:35 P.M., local time, to consider the application of CALLEEN LA DUC FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT pursuant to Section 230-13 A. (2) [E] [2] to allow for a dog grooming shop, on land located at 9402 CAUGHDENOY ROAD, BREWERTON, Tax Map No. 041-03-24.1. Motion was seconded by Councilor Young.

Roll Call vote as follows:

Councilor Young – Aye

Deputy Supervisor Bick – Aye Councilor Hall – Aye

Councilor Pleskach – Aye

Ayes – 4 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.

Agreement (A) - INTERMUNICIPAL WASTEWATER AGREEMENT WITH ONONDAGA COUNTY:

No Action

Streetlight (A) - West Taft Road:

Councilor Bick moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the installation of one

(1) 96w LED fixture to be installed on POLE 105 to help illuminate the entrance to Moyers Corners Fire Department as well as a dark area along West Taft Road, as shown on a sketch provided by National Grid. The estimated annual cost for the overhead lighting fixture is $156.44. Motion was seconded by Councilor Pleskach.

Roll Call vote as follows:

Councilor Young – Aye

Deputy Supervisor Bick – Aye Councilor Hall – Aye

Councilor Pleskach – Aye

Ayes – 4 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.

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4 Streetlight (A) – 4140-4142 Lucan Road:

Councilor Bick moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the installation of one

(1) 25w LED fixture to be installed on POLE 1 to help illuminate the area near 4140-4142 Lucan Road, as shown on a sketch provided by National Grid. The estimated annual cost for the overhead lighting fixture is $95.97. Motion was seconded by Councilor Pleskach.

Roll Call vote as follows:

Councilor Young – Aye

Deputy Supervisor Bick – Aye Councilor Hall – Aye

Councilor Pleskach – Aye

Ayes – 4 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.

Sewer Lateral Connection – (Christopher Pisanti) 5075 Lilith Lane:

Councilor Hall moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing a sewer lateral

connection, pursuant to the written request of Christopher Pisanti, (the property owner), to a Town of Clay sanitary sewer manhole located at Lilith Lane for servicing his home located at 5075 Lilith Lane, Tax Map No. 074-01-19.2. The cost of installation of this connection will be at no cost to the Town of Clay. The property owner agrees to pay $700 to the Town for legal and engineering costs and any/all costs (Town and private) associated with the sanitary sewer connection as well as the Town of Clay Operation and Maintenance charges as annually assessed for one unit per residence and the County Sanitary District charges. The property is located adjacent to the Country Meadow Sewer District. The property owner further agrees to pay all annual Town and County charges thereafter. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bick.

Roll Call vote as follows:

Councilor Young – Aye

Deputy Supervisor Bick – Aye Councilor Hall – Aye

Councilor Pleskach – Aye

Ayes – 4 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.

Bid Advertisement - Maider Road Waterfront Environmental Restoration Program (ERP) Site:

Councilor Pleskach moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the

advertisement of bids on March 4, 2021, for the remediation of the Maider Road Waterfront Environmental Restoration Program (ERP) Site. The Project includes excavation and off-site disposal of petroleum impacted soil, with on-site consolidation of arsenic contaminated soil. Limited restoration includes wetland restoration, cover, grading, and drainage improvements. The Site is located along

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5 the south side of Maider Road, between Route 57 and Bonstead Road in the Town of Clay. Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Clay, at the Office of the Town Clerk, located at 4401 State Route 31, Clay, New York, until 11:00 A.M., local time, on April 2, 2021, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Motion was seconded by Councilor Hall.

Roll Call vote as follows:

Councilor Young – Aye

Deputy Supervisor Bick – Aye Councilor Hall – Aye

Councilor Pleskach – Aye

Ayes – 4 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.

Appointment (A) – MOYERS CORNERS FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC.:

Councilor Young moved the adoption of a resolution approving the appointment of

Isaiah Scruton, William Ireton, Caleb Netto and Aaron Youmans as members of the MOYERS CORNERS FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC. Motion was seconded by Councilor Pleskach.

Roll Call vote as follows:

Councilor Young – Aye

Deputy Supervisor Bick – Aye Councilor Hall – Aye

Councilor Pleskach – Aye

Ayes – 4 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at7:48 P.M. upon motion by Councilor Young and seconded by Councilor Bick.

Roll Call vote as follows:

Councilor Young – Aye

Deputy Supervisor Bick – Aye Councilor Hall – Aye

Councilor Pleskach – Aye

Ayes – 4 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.

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Jill Hageman-Clark RMC / Town Clerk