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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 18th of June, 2018 at 7:30 P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Damian Ulatowski Supervisor
Joseph A. Bick
Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
Eugene Young
Councilor
David Hess
Councilor
Kevin Meaker
Councilor
Brian Hall
Councilor
Jill Hageman-Clark
Town Clerk
Mark V. Territo
Commissioner of Planning and Development
Robert Germain
Town Attorney
Ron DeTota
Town Engineer
ABSENT:
Ryan Pleskach
Councilor
OTHERS PRESENT:
Russ Mitchell; Chairman of the Planning Board, Hal Henty; Member of the Planning Board & Dorothy Heller; Town Historian.
The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Ulatowski at 7:30 P.M. All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes:
Councilor Hess made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 4th, 2018 meeting.
Motion was seconded by Councilor Hall.
Ayes – 5 and Noes – 0. Motion carried. Councilor Young abstained due to his
absence.
Cancellation and/or requested adjournments.
Supervisor Ulatowski said that he knew of no requests for adjournments. Correspondence:
Supervisor Ulatowski said that he would like to give an update on a question regarding paving on Orion Path; he explained that marking for the UFPO is being done and the project should begin on or around July 1st. He then asked if anyone wished to address the Board on any items not on the agenda. No one responded.
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2 ZONE CHANGE (SEQR)– Town Board Case # 1125 JOSEPH LIGOCI, JR. and TIMOTHY NEEDLE – ALLSTATE INSURANCE OFFICE:
Councilor Hall moved the adoption of a resolution that the application for JOSEPH
LIGOCI JR. AND TIMOTHY NEEDLE FOR A ZONE CHANGE from R-10 One Family Residential District to 0-1 Neighborhood Office District to allow for an Allstate Insurance Office in the existing residence located at 5307 W. Taft Road, Tax Map No. 113.-01-22.0, consisting of approximately 0.36± acres of land, 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 Meaker.
Ayes – 4 and Noes – 0 and 2- Abstaining. Motion carried.
ZONE CHANGE (A) – Town Board Case # 1125 JOSEPH LIGOCI, JR. and TIMOTHY NEEDLE – ALLSTATE INSURANCE OFFICE:
Councilor Hall moved the adoption of a resolution approving the application of
JOSEPH LIGOCI JR. AND TIMOTHY NEEDLE FOR A ZONE CHANGE from R-10 One Family Residential District to 0-1 Neighborhood Office District to allow for an Allstate Insurance Office in the existing residence located at 5307 W. Taft Road, Tax Map No. 113.-01-22.0, consisting of approximately 0.36± acres of land. Motion was seconded by Councilor Meaker.
Ayes – 3 and Noes – 1 and 2 – Abstaining. Motion failed.
The Clerk conducted a Roll Call vote and it went as follows:
Councilor Meaker voting Yes
Councilor Hall voting Yes Councilor Young Abstaining
Supervisor Ulatowski voting Yes Councilor Bick Abstaining
Councilor Hess voting No
***********Motion Failed************
Special Permit (PH) – Town Board Case # 1130 B. SCOTT GILLESPIE:
A public hearing to consider the application of B. SCOTT GILLESPIE FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT pursuant to Section 230-17 C. (2) (e) [1] to allow for a trucking terminal on vacant land located at 4 Lumbar Way, Tax Map No. 114.-02- 22.3 was opened by the Supervisor; proof of publication and posting were furnished by the Town Clerk.
Tim Coyer and Scott Gillespie were present. They began by explaining that the parcel is zoned Industrial and the applicant is proposing no change to the existing REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD – June 18th, 2018 Town of Clay
3 building. The business will operate primarily by appointment only. Councilor Meaker asked if a tractor trailer were to break down at 3 AM if they would be taken care of. Mr. Gillespie explained that the building is owned by ONSITE, a large business with many available services and they would respond to a 3 AM call. Councilor Young asked if there would just be the tractors and there would. They are proposing 3 and a half service bays with storage for approximately 25. The building was originally constructed for truck repairs. Mr. Gillespie concluded by explaining that the tenant operates by contracts with businesses such as Wegmans.
Supervisor Ulatowski asked if there were any additional questions or comments; hearing none he closed the public hearing.
Agreement/Project (sewer) FOX WIDEWATERS SEWER DISTRICT:
Councilor Meaker moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to
enter into an Agreement on behalf of the Town with Nelson Associates, LLC, James M. Donegan and Widewaters Farrell Road Company, LLC for the construction of the FOX WIDEWATERS SEWER DISTRICT. (Fox Widewaters Sewer District, Contract No. 1). Motion was seconded by Councilor Hess.
Ayes – 5 and Noes – 0 and 1 – Abstaining (Councilor Young). Motion carried.
Authorizing /Application (A) Youth Recreation Grant Funding for the year 2018:
Councilor Bick moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the application for
funding for the New York State Office of Children and Family Services for the year 2018 in the amount of $6284.00; and further authorizing the Supervisor to apply for and execute an Inter-Municipal Agreement with Onondaga County, on behalf of the Town of Clay, for Youth Recreation Grant Funding for the year 2018. Motion was seconded by Councilor Hess.
Ayes – 6 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
Bid Advertisement (A) JANITORIAL/CLEANING SERVICES FOR THE
CENTER:
Councilor Hess moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the advertisement of
bids for JANITORIAL/CLEANING SERVICES FOR THE TOWN OF CLAY TOWN HALL BUILDING AND THE CLAY SENIOR CENTER. Said bids will be received by the Office of the Purchasing Director, County of Onondaga, 421 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, New York, until 2:00 P.M., local time, on July 12, 2018. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bick.
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Ayes – 6 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
Project (Sewer) (CPH) - FOX WIDEWATERS SEWER DISTRICT, CONTRACT NO. 1:
Councilor Meaker moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing July
16, 2018, commencing at 7:35 P.M., local time to consider a Petition for the creation of a sewer district within the Town of Clay to be known as “FOX WIDEWATERS SEWER DISTRICT” and for the construction and acquisition of a sewer system therein to be designated and known as “FOX WIDEWATERS SEWER DISTRICT, CONTRACT NO. 1.” Motion was seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes – 6 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
Zone Change (CPH) – Town Board Case # 1132 - ALBERICI GENERAL CONTRACTORS:
Councilor Hall moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing July 16,
2018, commencing at 7:38 P.M., local time to consider the application of ALBERICI GENERAL CONTRACTORS for a ZONE CHANGE from RC-1 Regional Commercial District to R-APT Apartment to allow for the construction of residential apartments with associated site improvements on vacant land located at 4850 Buckley Road, Tax Map No. 096.-11-04.0; consisting of approximately 8.68± acres of land. (Ravada Hill Apartments – Phase 3). Motion was seconded by Councilor Hess.
Ayes – 6 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
Special Permit (CPH) – Town Board Case # 1133 - J.P.B. FIRE SERVICES, INC. AND RAILROAD, LLC:
Councilor Hess moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing July 16,
2018, commencing at 7:41 P.M., local time to consider the application of J.P.B. FIRE SERVICES, INC. AND RAILROAD, LLC for a SPECIAL PERMIT pursuant to Sections 230-17 C. (2) (e) [1] & 230-17 C. (2) (e) [6] to allow for a trucking terminal and motor vehicle sales (limited) at the existing warehouse to be used for logistical assembly, servicing, temporary storage and limited sales of fire apparatus on land located at 4675 Burr Drive, Tax Map No. 115.-01-24.2; consisting of approximately 1.41± acres of land. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes – 6 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
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5 Zone Change (CPH) – Town Board Case # 1134 – THOMAS POTTER (SONBYRNE SALES INC.):
Councilor Meaker moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing July
16, 2018, commencing at 7:44 P.M., local time to consider the application of
BRUNELLE FOR A ZONE CHANGE FROM HC-1 Highway Commercial District to LUC-1 Limited Use for Gasoline Services to allow for the construction of a Byrne Dairy retail store, fueling facility and car wash on vacant land located at 4739 Buckley Road, Tax Map No. 088.-01-17.2, consisting of approximately 6.76 ± acres of land. Motion was seconded by Councilor Young.
Ayes – 6 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
Certiorari (settlement) - Novogroder/Syracuse LLC:
Councilor Hess moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing and approving
settlement of the New York State Supreme Court Tax Certiorari (Index No. 2017- EF3137) action entitled Novogroder/Syracuse LLC Tax Map No. 085.-01-2.5 on property located at 4090 Wetzel Road reducing the 2017-2018 tax year Assessment from $37,900 to $27,000 for Tax Years 2017 and 2018 including payment of negotiated refunds in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in a memorandum to the Town Board, as well as authorizing the Supervisor and Town Attorney to execute the proposed “Stipulation of Settlement” in the matter and any and all documents necessary to complete the transaction. Refunds to be paid by the Town shall not exceed $750.00. Motion was seconded by Councilor Meaker.
Ayes – 6 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
Onondaga County Legislator Jim Rowley stopped by to give a quick update on what has been happening at the County. He explained that there is talk of making a beach at Onondaga Lake that if available Grants can be obtained to facilitate it. He explained that it has been deemed safe for swimming but fish are still contaminated. Councilor Hall asked who conducted the study and Legislator Rowley was not sure. There was a brief discussion regarding the Coach from OCC and the private settlement and the purchase of the Galleries property which Legislator Rowley opposed.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 P.M. upon motion by Councilor Bick and seconded by Councilor Young.
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Ayes – 6 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
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Jill Hageman-Clark RMC / Town Clerk