The Clay Town Board authorized the purchase of three new Western Star snowplows for over $1 million and advanced a local law establishing fees for park pavilions and athletic fields during their March 2 meeting. Meanwhile, a proposed credit union on Taft Road moved forward following a public hearing.
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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 March 2, 2026, at 7:30P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Joseph Bick David Capria Edward Wisnowski Ryan Russell Courtney Gauthier Jill Hageman-Clark Robert Germain Ron DeTota Brian Bender
ABSENT:
Deputy Supervisor/Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor Councilor
Town Clerk
Town Attorney Town Engineer Commissioner Planning & Development Supervisor Damian Ulatowski Eugene Young OTHERS PRESENT:
Councilor Russ Mitchell, Planning & Hal Henty, Planning Board Members; Marie Giannone, Planning Board Secretary.
The meeting was called to order by Deputy Supervisor Bick at 7:30P.M. All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL of MINUTES:
Deputy Supervisor Bick made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 2,
2026 Regular Town Board Meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilor Wisnowski.
Ayes - 5 and Noes - 0. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
None REQUESTS for ADJOURNMENTS:
Deputy Supervisor Bick said the following applicants have requested adjournment.
Councilor Wisnowski moved the adoption of a resolution adjourning Town
Board Case #1243: Nexamp, Inc.to 3/16/2026 @ 7:47 P.M., per applicant request. Motion was seconded by Councilor Gauthier.
Ayes 5 and Noes - 0. Motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD -March 2, 2026 Town of Clay
Councilor Wisnowski moved the adoption of a resolution adjourning Town
Board Case #1244: Nexamp, Inc.to 3/16/2026 @ 7:50 P.M., per applicant request. Motion was seconded by Councilor Gauthier.
Ayes - 5 and Noes - 0. Motion carried.
Councilor Wisnowski moved the adoption of a resolution adjourning Town
Board Case #1245: Carson Power Supply, LLC to 3/16/2026 @ 7:53 P.M., per
applicant request. Motion was seconded by Councilor Capria.
Ayes - 5 and Noes-0. Motion carried.
Deputy Supervisor Bick opened the three Summit Federal Credit Union applications together:
ZONE CHANGE (PH) TOWN Board Case # 1240 – SUMMIT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, TAFT ROAD BRANCH:
SPECIAL PERMIT (PH) TOWN Board Case # 1241 – SUMMIT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION:
SPECIAL PERMIT (PH) TOWN Board Case # 1242 – SUMMIT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION:
A public hearing to consider the application of Town Board Case #1240: THE SUMMIT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, TAFT ROAD BRANCH, for a Zone Change from 0-1 Neighborhood Office District to O-2 Office District to allow for demolition of an existing office building and construction of a new Credit Union on property located at 4955 West Taft Road, Tax Map Nos. 107.-14-26.1 and 107.- 14-27.1, consisting of +/-1.07 acres of land. (Adjourned from the 02/02/2026 Town Board Meeting) Received a favorable recommendation from the Planning Board. A public hearing to consider the application of Town Board Case #1241: THE SUMMIT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, for a Special Permit pursuant to Section 230-15 B.(2)(e)[4] – Uses Allowed: Drive-In Service, to allow for construction of a Credit Union with drive-thru service on property located at 4955 West Taft Road, Tax Map Nos. 107.-14.26.1 and 107.-14-27.1, consisting of +/- 1.07 acres of land. The property is tentatively (with approval of Town Board Case #1240) in the O-2 Office District. (Adjourned from the 02/02/2026 Town Board Meeting) Received a favorable recommendation from the Planning Board.
2 REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD -March 2, 2026 Town of Clay A public hearing to consider the application of Town Board Case #1242: THE SUMMIT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, for a Special Permit pursuant to Section 230-15 B.(2)(e)[2] – Uses Allowed: Bank/Credit Union, to allow for use of a Credit Union on property located at 4955 West Taft Road, Tax Map Nos. 107.-14.26.1 and 107.-14-27.1, consisting of +/- 1.07 acres of land. The property is tentatively (with approval of Town Board Case #1240) in the O-2 Office District. (Adjourned from the 02/02/2026 Town Board Meeting) Received a favorable recommendation from the Planning Board.
Tim Coyer of Ianuzzi and Romans spoke on behalf of the applicant. He began by explaining nothing has changed since the last public hearing. He reiterated, the
applicant is seeking a zone change from O-1 to O-2 for a bank. He continued at the last meeting Councilor Young had asked how many cars they are projecting per day. He said the applicant estimates 90 to 100 cars per day.
Councilor Russell asked if it is the same number of vehicles that are currently going to the Allen Road branch. Mr. Coyer said that it is. Councilor Capria said he lives near, and it doesn't seem like that volume of cars go there daily. Deputy Supervisor Bick asked which way the drive thru will face for the proposed Taft Road Branch; the egress and ingress will face Carriage Parkway. He asked about the buffer. Mr. Coyer said they are proposing a fence, trees and brush. Councilor Capria asked if the shrubbery will be new; Mr. Coyer explained, they are using the existing trees and brush in addition to adding some new. There being no additional questions or comments, Deputy Supervisor Bick closed the public hearing.
SPECIAL PERMIT (PH) TOWN Board Case # 1243 - NEXAMP, INC, d/b/a WETZEL ROAD STORAGE, LLC:
*ADJOURN ΤΟ 3/16/2026 @ 7:47 Р.М., PER APPLICANT REQUEST SPECIAL PERMIT (PH) TOWN Board Case # 1244 - NEXAMP, INC, d/b/a LONG BRANCH STORAGE, LLC:
*ADJOURN TO 3/16/2026 @ 7:50 P.M., PER APPLICANT REQUEST SPECIAL PERMIT (PH) TOWN Board Case # 1245 - CARSON POWER, LLC:
*ADJOURN ΤΟ 3/16/2026 @ 7:53 P.M., PER APPLICANT REQUEST 3 REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD -March 2, 2026 Town of Clay GRANT APPLICATION (Joint) (A) Onondaga County:
Councilor Gauthier moved the adoption of a resolution approving and authorizing
the Town of Clay to execute a joint grant application with Onondaga County Office of the Environment for the Oak Orchard Service Area Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) for upgrades and expansion and authorizing the Supervisor to execute any and all documents necessary in connection, therefore. Motion was seconded by Councilor Wisnowski.
Ayes - 5 and Noes - 0. Motion carried.
Public Employer Mandatory Health Emergency Plan (A):
Councilor Capria moved the adoption of a resolution approving the Supervisor to
reauthorize the Town of Clay's Public Employer Mandatory Health Emergency Plan. This law was signed by Governor on September 7, 2020, and requires public employers to create plans to protect employees and contractors in the event of another public health emergency declaration in NYS. The Town of Clay's plan has been developed in accordance with NYS legislation S8617B/A10832 and approved by Teamster's Local 317 on February 2, 2021. Motion was seconded by Councilor Russell.
Ayes 5 and Noes - 0. Motion carried.
Highway/Purchase (A) three (3) 2027 WESTERN STAR 47X:
Councilor Capria moved the adoption of a resolution approving the purchase of
three (3) 2027 WESTERN STAR 47X snowplows for use by the Highway Department for a sum not to exceed $1,044,425.00, under ONONDAGA COUNTY CONTRACT 0010914. Motion was seconded by Councilor Russell.
Ayes 5 and Noes - 0. Motion carried.
LOCAL LAW No. 1 of the Year 2026 (CPH) - Chapter 105 entitled “Fees,”
Councilor Russell moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing on
March 16, 2026, commencing at 7:35 P.M., local time, to consider proposed LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 2026, amending the Code of the Town of Clay, Chapter 105 entitled “Fees," Section 4, Schedule of Fees; Paragraph B. Additional Fees; adding sub paragraph (4) entitled "Recreation Department" as follows:
4 REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD -March 2, 2026 Town of Clay Item/Subject Matter Program Fee Fee 5% of total income collected Athletic Field/Court Rental Not for Profit, $15/hour For Profit, $30/hour Gazebo Rental Pavilion Rental $15/day $25/day Motion was seconded by Councilor Capria.
Ayes - 5 and Noes - 0. Motion carried
LOCAL LAW No. 2 of the Year 2026 (CPH) – (to amend) LOCAL LAW 3 of the Year 2025,” Section 154-4 H correct to 152.4 Η:
Councilor Bick moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing on March
16, 2026, commencing at 7:38 P.M., local time, to consider proposed LOCAL LAW NO. 2 OF THE YEAR 2026, amending Section 152-4 H. – Prohibited Noises, to add: Noise from construction and demolition activity in Industrial 2 (I-2) Districts is exempt from this section, and this section does not apply to activity in Industrial 2 (1-2) zones. Previous Local Law No. 3 of the year 2024, was inadvertently passed under Section 154-4 H., which does not exist. Proposed Local Law No. 2 of the year 2026 is only to change Section 154-4 H. to Section 152-4 H. Motion was seconded by Councilor Wisnowski.
Ayes - 5 and Noes - 0. Motion carried.
LOCAL LAW No. 3 of the Year 2026 (CPH) – Section 230-16/230-27:
Councilor Wisnowski moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing on
March 16, 2026, commencing at 7:41 P.M., local time, to consider proposed LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF THE YEAR 2026, to amend Town Code, Section 230-16 - Commercial Districts, B. HC-1 Highway Commercial (b)(2) Uses Allowed: item (6) Shopping Center, to add the requirement of the issuance of a Special Permit from the Town Board pursuant to Town Code Section 230-27 (Special Permit Review) for the following use within a Shopping Center: (e) [15] Gasoline Service Station. Motion was seconded by Councilor Russell.
Ayes 5 and Noes-0. Motion carried.
5 REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD -March 2, 2026 Town of Clay COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS, 2026 (CPH):
Deputy Supervisor Bick moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing
on March 16, 2026, commencing at 7:44 P.M., local time, to solicit from Town of Clay residents their comments and input regarding the use of funds by the Town of Clay with respect to the applications for funding and for the five (5) year plan, filed with ONONDAGA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT for the year 2026.
Motion was seconded by Councilor Wisnowski.
Ayes 5 and Noes – 0. Motion carried.
EASEMENT AGREEMENT - Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation and Verizon New York, Inc.:
Councilor Russell moved the adoption of a resolution approving an easement
agreement between the Town of Clay and Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation and Verizon New York, Inc., on land located at Oswego Road, Tax Мар No. 052.-03-48.1, to allow for installation of overhead distribution facilities to provide electric service, and authorize the supervisor to execute necessary documents therefore. Motion was seconded by Councilor Wisnowski.
Ayes 5 and Noes - 0. Motion carried.
ACCESS and EASEMENT AGREEMENT (A) – Donald J. Gabor:
Deputy Supervisor Bick moved the adoption of a resolution approving an Access and
Utility Easement Agreement between Donald J. Gabor and the Town of Clay. The easement is intended to formalize the continued use of an existing vehicle turnaround, located as an extension of Norcross Drive on the northern portion of the property known as 8150 Morgan Road, Tax Map No. 070.-01-07.1. The Town of Clay utilizes this turnaround to facilitate snow removal and related maintenance operations within the adjacent public areas. Motion was seconded by Councilor Wisnowski.
Ayes 5 and Noes - 0. Motion carried.
NEW YORK STATE RETIREMENT – STANDARD WORKDAY REPORTING:
Councilor Capria moved the adoption of a resolution establishing the following
standard workdays for these titles and will report it to the New York State Local Retirement System based on their record of activities as follows: Motion was seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes 5 and Noes - 0. Motion carried.
6 REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD -March 2, 2026 Town of Clay Name Standard Title Work Day Tier 1 Current Term Jill 7.5
Town Clerk
No
Record of Activities Required Yes Result of Activities
Hageman-
Clark Brian Hall 7.5 Tax Receiver No
Yes
Anthony Germano 6 Town Justice No
Yes X
Jeffrey 6 Town Justice No
Yes X Schiano
Eugene 6 Town Board No
Yes X Young
Ryan 6 Town Board No
Yes
Pleskach
David 6 Town Board No
Yes X Capria
Deborah 6 Town Board No
Yes
Magaro-
Dolan Rob Bick 7.5 Assessor No
Yes 21
Joseph Nicoletti 8 Highway No
Yes X Superintenden
t Joseph Grispino 7.5 Commissioner No
Yes
of Codes
James 7.5 Commissioner No
Yes
Muscatello Recreation
Frank 8 Water No
Yes
Mazzye Superintenden
t Albert 6 Planning No
Yes X McMahon Board
Paul 6 Planning No
Yes X Graves Board
Ryan 6
Zoning Board No
Yes X Frantzis
The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 P.M. upon motion by Councilor Wisnowski and seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes - 5 and Noes - 0. Motion carried.
Vin Hagem Jill Hageman-Clark RMC / Town Clerk 7