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Regular Meeting — May 18, 2026

Regular Meeting — May 18, 2026
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Coverage of the Town Board meeting on 2026-05-18, Town of Clay, NY.

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Regular Meeting — May 4, 2026
Clay Town Board Moves to Regulate Battery Storage, Set Rules for Smoke Shops
▶ Key Actions & Decisions
● Scheduled a public hearing for May 4 to adopt a new law regulating Battery Energy Storage Systems (Local Law No. 4).
● Scheduled a public hearing for May 4 to require special permits for new smoke shops in commercial districts (Local Law No. 5).
● Scheduled a public hearing for May 4 regarding a special permit for a Community Bank drive-thru at 4000 State Route 31.
● Authorized the Supervisor to apply for a FEMA grant to install a generator at Town Hall, requiring a 25% local match.
● Adopted the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan to maintain eligibility for federal disaster assistance.
● Scheduled a public hearing regarding CDBG funding for street repairs on Steelway Blvd. South.
Clay Board Imposes Six-Month Moratorium on Battery Storage Projects
▶ Key Actions & Decisions
● Moratorium on Battery Storage: Approved Local Law No. 3 (6-1 vote), imposing a six-month ban on new applications or zoning changes related to battery storage systems to allow for study and code updates.
● Gas Station Regulations: Adopted Local Law No. 2 (6-1 vote), amending Town Code to require a Special Permit for gas stations within shopping centers.
● Landfill Monitoring Contract: Authorized a contract with C&S Engineers, Inc. for post-closure environmental monitoring of the town landfill, not to exceed $22,500.
● Community Development Funds: Unanimously approved the use of funds for 2026 projects in lower-income areas in coordination with Onondaga County.
● Sweetheart Corner Rezoning: Adjourned a public hearing for a zone change at 102 ½ Wally Road to May 4, 2026; the proposal seeks to rezone land from residential to commercial for redevelopment.
School District Warns of $17M Deficit as Clay Board Approves New Credit Union
▶ Key Actions & Decisions
● Approved Zone Change for Summit Federal Credit Union (7-0)
● Adopted Local Law No. 1 adding fees for Recreation Department rentals
● Adopted Local Law No. 2 correcting clerical error in noise code regarding I-2 zones
● Adopted Local Law No. 3 requiring Special Permits for gas stations in HC-1 districts
● Heard presentation on Liverpool Central School District’s proposed $17M deficit budget
● Approved Special Permit for Summit Federal Credit Union drive-thru service (6-0)
● Adjourned public hearings for NEXAMP and Carson Power cases
Town Board Approves $1M Snowplow Purchase, Sets Hearing on Recreation Fees
▶ Key Actions & Decisions
● Approved purchase of three 2027 Western Star 47X snowplows for Highway Department (not to exceed $1,044,425; 5-0 vote)
● Scheduled public hearing for March 16 to establish Recreation Department fees for athletic courts and pavilions (5-0 vote)
● Authorized joint grant application with Onondaga County for Oak Orchard Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades (5-0 vote)
● Closed public hearing for Summit Federal Credit Union zone change and special permits for 4955 West Taft Road
● Adjourned public hearings for Nexamp Inc. and Carson Power LLC special permit cases to March 16 (5-0 votes)
● Approved easement agreements with utility companies and a private landowner for snow removal turnaround (5-0 votes)
● Scheduled public hearing to amend noise ordinance regarding construction in Industrial 2 (I-2) Districts (5-0 vote)
● Scheduled public hearing to require special permits for gas stations in shopping centers (5-0 vote)
Battery Storage Proposal Sparks Fire Safety Concerns at Town Board Meeting
▶ Key Actions & Decisions
● Public hearings opened for Nexamp BESS projects on Wetzel Rd and Longbranch Rd (Case #1243, #1244).
● Public hearings opened for Summit Federal Credit Union zone change and special permits (Case #1240, #1241, #1242).
● Multiple public hearings adjourned to March 2, 2026, to allow for Planning Board review.
● Residents voiced strong opposition to battery storage sites citing fire risks and volunteer firefighter strain.
● Board directed Nexamp to provide a decommissioning plan for the battery sites.