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At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County, held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on the 4th of February, 2019 at 7:30 P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Damian Ulatowski Supervisor
Joseph A. Bick
Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
David Hess
Councilor
Eugene Young
Councilor
Brian Hall
Councilor
Ryan Pleskach
Councilor
Kevin Meaker
Councilor
Jill Hageman-Clark
Town Clerk
Mark V. Territo
Commissioner of Planning and Development
Robert Germain
Town Attorney
Ron DeTota
Town Engineer
ABSENT:
None
OTHERS PRESENT:
Russ Mitchell; Planning Board Chairman, Hal Henty; Planning Board member and Casey Jordan; Onondaga County Legislator.
The meeting was called to order by Deputy Supervisor Bick at 7:30 P.M. who explained that Supervisor Ulatowski would be along momentarily as he was at a meeting and on his way. All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes:
Councilor Hess made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 23th, 2019
meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilor Hall .
Ayes – 6 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
Cancellation and/or requested adjournments.
Deputy Supervisor Bick said that he knew of no requests for adjournments or cancellations.
Correspondence:
Deputy Supervisor Bick asked if anyone wished to address the Board on any items not on the agenda.
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2 Mike LaPoint of Peruggia Lane asked for an addendum to the 2018 Budget for the budget transfer. Deputy Supervisor Bick said that he would follow up with the Supervisors’ assistant and the Finance Department.
Shannon Knapp of Dormar Drive said that she had a question for the Supervisor regarding his position on Route 81. Deputy Supervisor Bick said they would come back to her question when he arrived.
Michael DeStefano asked for an update regarding Caughdenoy Road. Supervisor Ulatowski joined the Board on the bench.
The Supervisor addressed Mr. DeStefano stating that he was aware that Mark Nicotra had reached out and is willing to set up a meeting to discuss the residents’ concerns and try to reach a solution. County DOT stated that the accidents are a result of human error and cannot be mitigated by adding streetlights or signage. The Supervisor reiterated that his hands are tied he is merely the mediator. Mr. DeStefano said that they (the residents) are concerned with the loss of electricity and hope that National Grid will consider relocating the poles. Supervisor Ulatowski said that he will reach out again to Mark Nicotra and is willing to host a meeting at the Town Hall.
Councilor Bick said that Ms. Shannon Knapp had a question for Supervisor Ulatowski. Ms. Knapp asked if the Supervisor’s opinion regarding Rt. 81 was personal and political or reflected input from residents.
Supervisor Ulatowski responded that as an elected official it is his job to speak for the residents. He added that input that reached him was factored in but generally Elected Officials including Al Stirpe, Rachel May and Ben Walsh are elected to advocate for the residents.
Special Permit (SEQR) – Town Board Case # 1137 - STEPHEN C.
NICOLAOS:
Councilor Pleskach moved the adoption of a resolution that the application for
STEPHEN C. NICOLAOS FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT pursuant to Section 230- 13 A. (2) (e) [7] to allow for a two-family dwelling on land located at 7681 Oswego Rd., Tax Map No. 085.-13-08.0, is an unlisted action with a completed EAF and involves no other permit granting agency outside the Town. 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 Hess.
Ayes – 7 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
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3 Special Permit (A) – Town Board Case # 1137 - STEPHEN C. NICOLAOS:
Councilor Pleskach moved the adoption of a resolution approving the application of
STEPHEN C. NICOLAOS FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT pursuant to Section 230- 13 A. (2) (e) [7] to allow for a two-family dwelling on land located at 7681 Oswego Rd., Tax Map No. 085.-13-08.0. Motion was seconded by Councilor Hess.
Ayes – 7 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
Special Permit (SEQR) – Town Board Case # 1138 - STEPHEN C.
NICOLAOS:
Councilor Pleskach moved the adoption of a resolution that the application for
STEPHEN C. NICOLAOS FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT pursuant to Section 230- 13 A. (2) (e) [7] to allow for a two-family dwelling on land located at 7683 Oswego Rd., Tax Map No. 085.-13-09.0, is an unlisted action with a completed EAF and involves no other permit granting agency outside the Town. 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 Bick.
Ayes – 7 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
Special Permit (A) – Town Board Case # 1138 - STEPHEN C. NICOLAOS:
Councilor Pleskach moved the adoption of a resolution approving the application of
STEPHEN C. NICOLAOS FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT pursuant to Section 230- 13 A. (2) (e) [7] to allow for a two-family dwelling on land located at 7683 Oswego Rd., Tax Map No. 085.-13-09.0. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes – 7 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
Appointment - CLAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC.:
Councilor Young moved the adoption of a resolution approving the appointment of
Holvin Capeles as a volunteer member of the MOYERS CORNERS FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC. – STATION 1. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes – 7 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
Purchase/ Highway - 2020 WESTERN STAR 4700SF TANDEM AXLE PLOW/DUMP TRUCK:
Councilor Meaker moved the adoption of a resolution approving the purchase of
TRUCK for use by the HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT for a sum not to exceed Two Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand, Four Hundred Eighty-Three and 00/100 REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD – February 4th, 2019 Town of Clay
4 ($228,483.00) Dollars, under Onondaga County Truck Contract No. 8996. (Contractor - Tracey Road Equipment). Motion was seconded by Councilor Pleskach.
Ayes – 7 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
Bond Resolution/ Purchase/ Highway - 2020 WESTERN STAR 4700SF TANDEM AXLE PLOW/DUMP TRUCK:
Councilor Meaker moved the adoption of a Bond Resolution in the amount of
$228,483.00 for the purchase of ONE (1) 2020 WESTERN STAR 4700SF
DEPARTMENT. Motion was seconded by Councilor Pleskach.
Ayes – 7 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
Fire Hydrants (2) – (A) Wildflower Section No. 3:
Councilor Hall moved the adoption of a resolution approving the installation of two
(2) fire hydrants in Wildflower, Section No. 3 and authorizing the Supervisor to execute the OCWA fire hydrant application. Fire Hydrant Nos. 14507 & 14508, OCWA Project Nos. 4190034 & 9003966. (The Developer, Eldan Homes). Motion was seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes – 7 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
Purchase/ Highway - 2019 WESTERN STAR 4700SF AQUATECH B10:
Councilor Hess moved the adoption of a resolution approving the purchase of ONE
(1) 2019 WESTERN STAR 4700SF AQUATECH B10 WITH 1150 GALLONS OF
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT for a sum not to exceed Three Hundred Sixty-Nine Thousand, Six Hundred Eighty-Nine and 00/100 ($369,689.00) Dollars, under Onondaga County Truck Contract No. 8996. (Contractor - Tracey Road Equipment). Motion was seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes – 7 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
Bond Resolution/ Purchase/ Highway - 2019 WESTERN STAR 4700SF AQUATECH B10:
Councilor Hess moved the adoption of a Bond Resolution in the amount of
$369,689.00 for the purchase of ONE (1) 2019 WESTERN STAR 4700SF
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DEPARTMENT. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes – 7 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
TRAFFIC & VEHICLES (Stop Signs)(CPH) – Turtle Cove Road and Stepping Stone Lane:
Councilor Meaker moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing March
4, 2019, commencing at 7:35 P.M., local time to consider the proposed amendment of
of the Town of Clay, SECTION 211-12 ‘STOP INTERSECTIONS,’ described in SCHEDULE IX (§211-42), of the Town of Clay Municipal Code to designate and provide for one (1) stop sign to be installed on the corner of Turtle Cove Road to create a two-way stop, which will allow the flow of traffic to continue on Pine Hollow Drive, while stopping traffic on both Turtle Cove Road and Stepping Stone Lane; and provide for the installation of the necessary sign therefore. Motion was seconded by Councilor Young.
Ayes – 7 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
TRAFFIC & VEHICLES (CPH) – PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES:
Councilor Young moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing March
4, 2019, commencing at 7:38 P.M., local time, to consider the proposed amendment of CHAPTER 211, entitled “TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES ORDINANCE” of the Code of the Town of Clay, SECTION 211-18 ‘PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES,’ described in SCHEDULE XIV (§211-47) of the Town of Clay Municipal Code to designate and provide for “No Parking” signs to be installed on Amor Drive where it intersects with Amor Drive to where it dead ends to the east, and on both sides of the road; and the installation of the necessary signs therefore. Motion was seconded by Councilor Hess.
Ayes – 7 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
Project (sewer)(CPH) – BEAR ROAD SEWER DISTRICT:
Councilor Bick moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing March 4,
2019, commencing at 7:41 P.M., local time, to consider a Petition for the extension of a public sanitary sewer main within the Town of Clay to be known as “BEAR ROAD SEWER DISTRICT, CONTRACT NO. 34 – LATERAL,” and for the construction and acquisition of said sewer system therein. Motion was seconded by Councilor Hess.
Ayes – 7 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
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6 Special Permit (CPH) – Town Board Case # 1138 - THE GREAT OUTDOORS RECREATION CENTER, INC.
Councilor Meaker moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing March
4, 2019, commencing at 7:44 P.M., local time, to consider the application of THE GREAT OUTDOORS RECREATION CENTER, INC. and GREAT NORTHERN MALL HOLDING, LLC FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT pursuant to Sections 230-16 C. (2) (e) [5] & 230-16 C. (2) (e) [6] to allow for motor vehicle sales and motor vehicle rental, on land located at 4155 State Route 31 (existing Toys-R-Us), Tax Map No. 028.-01-40.0. Motion was seconded by Councilor Pleskach.
Ayes – 7 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
Project (sewer) (A) - GABOR SEWER DISTRICT, CONTRACT NO. 1.:
Councilor Bick moved the adoption of a resolution approving the creation of a
sewer district within the Town of Clay to be designated and known as “GABOR SEWER DISTRICT, CONTRACT NO. 1.” Motion was seconded by Councilor Pleskach.
Ayes – 7 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 P.M. upon motion by Councilor Young and seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes – 7 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
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Jill Hageman-Clark RMC / Town Clerk