CLAY — The Town Board moved forward with plans for a new banking facility and took steps to address traffic safety concerns on local roads during its regular meeting on Nov. 17. Leading the agenda was the approval of a special permit for Northern Credit Union, which seeks to build a new branch with drive-in services at 3584 State Route 31 in Baldwinsville. The project, located on a 1.3-acre parcel in the RC-1 Regional Commercial District, received a favorable recommendation from the Planning Board in October. Councilor Eugene Young introduced the resolution, which was seconded by Councilor Deborah Magaro-Dolan. Following the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR), the board determined the project would not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. The board voted 4 to 0 to approve the special permit, with Councilor David Capria, Young, Magaro-Dolan, and Deputy Supervisor Joseph Bick in favor. Supervisor Damian Ulatowski and Councilors Ryan Pleskach and Edward Wisnowski were absent. In a move aimed at improving residential safety, the board unanimously adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2025. The law amends the town code to reduce the speed limit on the west end of Mud Mill Road from 55 MPH to 45 MPH. The new speed zone will extend from Caughdenoy Road to the Town of Cicero line, and the measure authorizes the installation of necessary signage. The board also addressed administrative matters, accepting the 2024 Judicial Audit and approving a new three-year intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Lysander for sign creation services, running from Jan. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2028. Additionally, Brian Bender, Commissioner of Planning and Development, was appointed as the town’s new Stormwater and Floodplain Administrator, a role previously held on a temporary basis by Town Engineer Ron DeTota. **Residents Oppose Road Connection** The most contentious portion of the evening involved a public hearing for the Hinerwadels site, a proposed zone change for 29.1 acres located at 5300 W. Taft Road. The applicant seeks to rezone the land from R-10 One-Family Residential and LuC-2 Limited Use District to R-7.5 One-Family Residential and O-2 Office District to facilitate construction of residential and commercial lots. While the Planning Board issued a 7-0 favorable recommendation, residents from nearby Wally Road attended the meeting to express concern over the potential for a new road connection that would link the development to their street. Ben Harrell of CHA, representing the applicant, distributed a legal description and noted that a traffic study is currently in progress. The study will assess 13 intersections, including the intersections of West Taft Road and Buckley Road, Route 11, and Wally Road. Deputy Supervisor Bick clarified that no decision on the zone change would be made until the board has reviewed the completed traffic study. Residents voiced opposition to connecting the new development to Wally Road, citing fears of increased traffic volume, speeding, and delays. One resident questioned the board about the existence of a document that would permanently designate Wally Road as a dead-end, while another implored the board to "listen to the people." Councilor Young noted that the current application strictly concerns the zone change. Any decision regarding a connection to Wally Road would likely come at a later stage or from a different board, unless specifically stipulated in the approval. The board also held a public hearing regarding Local Law No. 2, which would require a special permit for gasoline service stations within shopping centers. The law aims to clarify zoning language after a recent discrepancy in interpretation between the Town Board and the Planning Board. As no public comments were offered, the hearing was adjourned to the Dec. 1 meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.