Brian Bender
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Town Engineer; also served as Commissioner of Planning & Development
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· 2025-07-21 to 2026-07-08
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Article
Planning Board
2026-07-08
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
July 8, 2026
Page 1 of 8
APPROVED
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga held at
Town Hall located at 4401 State Route 31, Clay, New York on the 8th day of July 2026…
Article
Town Board
2026-07-07
APPROVED
At the SPECIAL MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County,
held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on July 7th, 2026, at 5:30 P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Joseph Bick Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
Eugene Young Councilor
David Capri…
Article
Town Board
2026-06-15
APPROVED
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County,
held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on June 15th, 2026, at 7:30 P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Joseph Bick Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
Eugene Young Councilor
David Capr…
Article
Planning Board
2026-06-10
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
June 10, 2026
Page 1 of 10
APPROVED
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga held at
Town Hall located at 4401 State Route 31, Clay, New York on the 10th day of June…
Article
Town Board
2026-06-01
APPROVED
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County,
held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on June Ist, 2026, at 7:30 P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Joseph Bick Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
Eugene Young Councilor
David Capr…
Article
Town Board
2026-06-01
Councilor Gauthier asked if 110’ is the standard height for cell towers. Mr. Fuentes
said this is lower than normal because of the proximity to the airport. She asked if
there would be much noise; he said there would not. Councilor Gauthier asked if
…
Article
Planning Board
2026-05-27
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
May 27, 2026
Page 1 of 8
APPROVED
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga held at
Town Hall located at 4401 State Route 31, Clay, New York on the 27th day of May 2026…
Article
Town Board
2026-05-18
APPROVED
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County,
held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on May 18th, 2026, at 7:30 P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Joseph Bick Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
Eugene Young Councilor
David Ca…
Article
Town Board
2026-05-18
A public hearing to consider the application of Town Board Case #1250: LANDS OF
NELSON AMENDED for a Zone Change from NC-1 Neighborhood Commercial
District to HC-1 Highway Commercial District to allow for expansion of an existing
parking lot to serve…
Article
Town Board
2026-05-18
Aman said he currently has drainage issues and fear this will only make it worse
and wondered how the applicant would mitigate any issues flowing onto his
property. Mr. Coyer explained by law, new development cannot add to neighbors’
drainage problem…
Article
Planning Board
2026-05-13
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
May 13, 2026
Page 1 of 10
APPROVED
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga held at
Town Hall located at 4401 State Route 31, Clay, New York on the 13th day of May 202…
Article
Town Board
2026-05-04
APPROVED
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County,
held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on May 4, 2026, at 7:30P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Joseph Bick
Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
Eugene Young
Councilor
David Capria
Coun…
Article
Town Board
2026-05-04
public hearing.
SPECIAL PERMIT (PH) Town Board Case #1247 – СОMMUNITY
BANK/ERIK TURNER:
A public hearing to consider the application of Town Board Case #1247:
COMMUNITY BANK/ERIK TURNER for a Special Permit pursuant to Section
230-16(c)[2](e) [2] – D…
Article
Town Board
2026-05-04
public hearing.
Councilor Young said he would like to see regulation on drones. He said he had just
read that Amazon will be using drones to deliver packages and feels as this
technology is more widely used, regulations will need to be put in place. …
Article
Planning Board
2026-04-22
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
April 22, 2026
Page 1 of 10
APPROVED
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga held at
Town Hall located at 4401 State Route 31, Clay, New York on the 22nd day of April…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-04-13
1
DRAFT/UNAPPROVED
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MINUTES OF MEETING
April 13, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga,
State of New York, was held at the Clay Town Hall, 4401 New York State …
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-04-13
5. Mr. Calocerinos acknowledged that the need for both Area Variances is self-created, as the
property owner determined that the proposed garage location best supports the needs of the
occupants while remaining consistent with the character of the …
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-04-13
5. Ms. Wennberg explained that the need for the requested side yard setback variance is self-
created, as the proposed layout is influenced by the constraints of the existing site design,
including established landscaping patterns and the overall co…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-04-13
Roll Call:
Ms. DesRosiers
- in favor
Mr. Porter
- in favor
Mr. Becker
- in favor
Chairperson Mason
- in favor
Unanimously Carried.
There being no further business, Chairperson Mason adjourned the meeting at…
Article
Planning Board
2026-04-08
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
April 8, 2026
Page 1 of 10
APPROVED
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga held at
Town Hall located at 4401 State Route 31, Clay, New York on the 8th day of April 2…
Article
Town Board
2026-04-06
APPROVED
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County,
held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on April 6th, 2026, at 7:30P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Damian Ulatowski
Supervisor
Joseph Bick
Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
Eugene Y…
Article
Planning Board
2026-03-18
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
March 18, 2026
APPROVED
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga held at
Town Hall located at 4401 State Route 31, Clay, New York on …
Article
Town Board
2026-03-16
draft
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga
County, held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on March 16, 2026, at 7:30
P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Damian Ulatowski
Supervisor
Joseph Bick
Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
Eugene Youn…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-03-09
APPROVED
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MINUTES OF MEETING
March 9, 2026
The Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clay, County of …
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-03-09
Mr. Taylor addressed the Standards of Proof:
1. The applicant does not believe the requested Area Variances will create an undesirable
change to the character of the neighborhood but would add value to the property.
2. The applicant does…
Article
Town Board
2026-03-02
APPROVED
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County,
held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on March 2, 2026, at 7:30P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Joseph Bick
David Capria
Edward Wisnowski
Ryan Russell
Courtney Gauthier
Jill …
Article
Planning Board
2026-02-25
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
February 25, 2026
APPROVED - REVISED
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga held at
Town Hall located at 4401 State Route 31, Clay, New York …
Article
Planning Board
2026-02-11
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
February 11, 2026
APPROVED
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga held at
Town Hall located at 4401 State Route 31, Clay, New York o…
Article
Town Board
2026-02-02
APPROVED
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga
County, held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on February 2, 2026, at 7:30
P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Damian Ulatowski
Supervisor
Joseph Bick
Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
Eugene…
Article
Town Board
2026-02-02
public hearing #1241 to 3/2/2026 at 7:41PM. Motions were seconded by
Councilor Gauthier.
Ayes - 7 and Noes - 0. Motion carried.
Supervisor Ulatowski opened both applications for NEXAMP Wetzel
Road Storage and NEXAMP Longbranch Storage, together.
SPEC…
Article
Planning Board
2026-01-28
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
January 28, 2026
APPROVED
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga held at
Town Hall located at 4401 State Route 31, Clay, New York on …
Article
Town Board
2026-01-21
APPROVED
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay,
Onondaga County, held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on the
January 21, 2026, at 7:30P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Damian Ulatowski
Supervisor
Joseph Bick
Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
Eug…
Article
Planning Board
2026-01-14
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
January 14, 2026
APPROVED
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga held at
Town Hall located at 4401 State Route 31, Clay, New York o…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-01-12
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MINUTES OF MEETING
January 12, 2026
The Organizational and Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clay,
County of Onondaga, State of …
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-01-12
The applicant stated no, not at this time. The pavilion would be used by VFW members and there
would be no associated fee.
Chairperson Mason asked Planning Commissioner Bender if he had any questions or comments.
Commissioner Bender noted that ther…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2026-01-12
Mr. Webb addressed the Standards of Proof:
1. The applicant does not believe the requested Area Variance will create an undesirable
change to the character of the neighborhood.
2. The applicant does not believe there are other feasible m…
Article
Town Board
2026-01-05
APPROVED
At the ORGANIZATIONAL & REGULAR MEETINGS of the Town Board, Town of
Clay, Onondaga County, held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on the January 5, 2026,
at 7:30 P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Damian Ulatowski
Supervisor
Joseph Bick
Deputy Superv…
Article
Town Board
2026-01-05
2026. Motion was seconded by Councilor Capria.
Ayes - 7 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
Councilor Russell moved the adoption of a resolution appointing BRIAN BENDER as
Commissioner of Planning & Development for a term of one (1) year. Said term to
expi…
Article
Town Board
2025-12-15
APPROVED
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County,
held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on the December 15, 2025, at 7:30 P.M.,
there were:
PRESENT:
Damian Ulatowski
Supervisor
Joseph Bick
Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
E…
Article
Planning Board
2025-12-10
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
December 10, 2025
UNAPPROVED
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga held at
Town Hall located at 4401 State Route 31, Clay, New York …
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2025-12-08
APPROVED
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MINUTES OF MEETING
December 8, 2025
The Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clay, County o…
Article
Town Board
2025-12-01
APPROVED
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County,
held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on the December 1, 2025, at 7:30P.M., there
were:
PRESENT:
Damian Ulatowski
Supervisor
Joseph Bick
Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
Eug…
Article
Planning Board
2025-11-19
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
November 19, 2025
APPROVED
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga held at
Town Hall located at 4401 State Route 31, Clay, New York on …
Article
Town Board
2025-11-17
UNAPPROVED
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County,
held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on the November 17, 2025, at 7:30 P.M.,
there were:
PRESENT:
Joseph Bick Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
E…
Article
Town Board
2025-11-17
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD – November 17, 2025
Town of Clay
Page 5 of 5
2026, and terminating on December 31, 2028; and authorizing the Supervisor to
execute the necessary document therefor. Motion was seconded by Councilor Young.
Ayes – 4…
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2025-11-10
APPROVED
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
MINUTES OF MEETING
November 10, 2025
The Regular Meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Clay, County …
Article
Zoning Board of Appeals
2025-11-10
Ms. Samoray addressed the Standards of Proof:
1. The applicant does not believe the requested Area Variance will create an undesirable
change to the character of the neighborhood but would improve the appearance of the
property.
2.…
Article
Town Board
2025-11-05
APPROVED
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County,
held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on the November 5, 2025, at 7:30P.M., there
were:
PRESENT:
Joseph Bick
Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
Eugene Young
Councilor
Ryan Ple…
Article
Planning Board
2025-10-22
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
October 22, 2025
APPROVED
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board of the Town of Clay, County of Onondaga held at
Town Hall located at 4401 State Route 31, Clay, New York on…
Article
Town Board
2025-10-20
APPROVED
At the REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County,
held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on the October 20, 2025, at 7:30P.M., there
were:
PRESENT:
Joseph Bick
Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
Eugene Young
Councilor
Ryan Ple…