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2016-06-20 · 1311 words
Topics
Growth & Subdivisions
People
Damian Ulatowski (Town Supervisor) Eugene Young (Town Councilor) Ron DeTota (Town Attorney) Jill Hageman-Clark (Town Councilor (2026- ); previously Town Clerk) Robert Germain (Town Clerk)

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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 20th of June, 2016 at 7:30 P.M., there were:

PRESENT:

Damian Ulatowski Supervisor

Naomi R. Bray

Councilor

Jim Rowley

Councilor

Eugene Young

Councilor

David Hess

Councilor

Gloria Wetmore

Deputy Town Clerk

Mark V. Territo

Commissioner of Planning & Development

Robert Germain

Town Attorney

Ron DeTota

Town Engineer

ABSENT:

Joseph A. Bick

Deputy Supervisor/Councilor

William C. Weaver Councilor

Jill Hageman-Clark

Town Clerk

OTHERS PRESENT:

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 Bray made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 6th , 2016

meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilor Hess.

Ayes-5 and Nays -0. Motion carried.

Cancellation and/or requested adjournments.

Supervisor Ulatowski said that item numbers 10 and 11 on the agenda will be adjourned at the request of the Applicants.

Correspondence:

Supervisor Ulatowski asked if anyone had any comments or questions on anything not on the agenda. There were none.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD –June 20th, 2016 Town of Clay

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R-16-120

SEQR (A) Town Board Case # 1096 FOX DEALERSHIPS:

Councilor Hess moved the adoption of a resolution that the application of FOX

DEALERSHIPS FOR SPECIAL PERMIT pursuant to Section 230-16 B. (2) (e) [4] [5] of the Town Code to allow for an automobile sales and service facility on vacant land located at 3687 State Route 31, Tax Map No. 020.-01-05.3 & 06.1; currently zoned HC- 1, 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 Rowley.

Ayes-5 and Nays -0. Motion carried

R-16-121

SPECIAL PERMIT (A) Town Board Case # 1096 FOX DEALERSHIPS:

Councilor Hess moved the adoption of a resolution approving the application of FOX

DEALERSHIPS FOR SPECIAL PERMIT pursuant to Section 230-16 B. (2) (e) [4] [5] of the Town Code to allow for an automobile sales and service facility on vacant land located at 3687 State Route 31, Tax Map No. 020.-01-05.3 & 06.1; currently zoned HC-1. Motion was seconded by Councilor Rowley.

Ayes-5 and Nays -0. Motion carried

Project (drainage) (PH) MORGAN MEADOWS DRAINAGE DISTRICT CONTRACT NO. 1:

Public hearing to consider a Petition for the creation of a drainage district within the Town of Clay known as MORGAN MEADOWS DRAINAGE DISTRICT and for the construction and acquisition of a drainage system therein to be designated and known as “MORGAN MEADOWS DRAINAGE DISTRICT, CONTRACT NO. 1,”(Morgan Meadows Subdivision).

Project ( Lighting) (PH) MORGAN MEADOWS LIGHTING DISTRICT:

Public hearing to consider a Petition for the creation of a lighting district within the Town of Clay to be designated and known as “MORGAN MEADOWS LIGHTING DISTRICT,” (Morgan Meadows Subdivision).

Supervisor Ulatowski opened both hearings at once. Dan Barnaba of Eldan homes presented the plan. Mr. Barnaba pointed out the drainage, the retention pond and the lighting on the plan. He explained that these houses will be on septic as the sewers would REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD –June 20th, 2016 Town of Clay

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be too difficult to connect to. Councilor Bray asked what zone this project is in, Mr. Barnaba said R-7.5, which would allow for more houses.

The Supervisor asked if there were any questions, hearing none he closed both public

hearings.

Zone Change (PH) Town Board Case # 1097 SYRACUSE BRICK HOUSE, INC.

D/B/A SYRACUSE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE AND 1914 TEALL AVENUE

ASSOCIATES

No action.

Councilor Hess made a motion to adjourn this hearing to the July 18, 2016 meeting at 7:41

P.M. Motion was seconded by Councilor Rowley.

Ayes-5 and Nays- 0. Motion Carried

Zone Change (PH) Town Board Case #1095 NEW COURT STREET, LLC:

No action.

Councilor Hess made a motion to adjourn this hearing to the July 18, 2016 meeting at 7:44

P.M. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-5 and Nays 0. Motion Carried

R-16-122

Project (A) MORGAN MEADOWS DRAINAGE DISTRICT, CONTRACT NO. 1:

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution approving the creation of a drainage

district within the Town of Clay to be designated and known as MORGAN MEADOWS DRAINAGE DISTRICT, and for the construction and acquisition of a drainage system therein to be designated and known as “MORGAN MEADOWS DRAINAGE DISTRICT, CONTRACT NO. 1.” (Morgan Meadows Subdivisions).

Motion seconded by Councilor Hess.

Ayes-5 and Nays -0. Motion carried

R-16-123

Project (A) MORGAN MEADOWS LIGHTING DISTRICT:

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Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution approving the creation of a lighting

district within the Town of Clay to be designated and known as “MORGAN MEADOWS LIGHTING DISTRICT.” Motion seconded by Councilor Hess.

Ayes-5 and Nays -0. Motion carried

R-16-124

Construction and Acquisition of public facilities (A) MORGAN MEADOWS SUBDIVISION:

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution that it is in the public interest that

the Town of Clay approve the construction and acquire the public facilities located within the “MORGAN MEADOWS SUBDIVISION” (Morgan Meadows Drainage District, Contract No.1, Morgan Meadows Lighting District) in accordance with the terms and conditions of a certain Agreement entered into between the Town of Clay and the developer MORGAN ROAD ESTATES, LLC. Motion seconded by Councilor Hess.

Ayes-5 and Nays -0. Motion carried

R-16-125

Final Plans (A) MORGAN ROAD ESTATES, LLC.

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution approving the Final Plans for the

“MORGAN ROAD ESTATES, LLC” (Morgan Meadows Drainage District, Contract No.1, Morgan Meadows Lighting District) and authorizing the Supervisor to execute the documents necessary therefore. Motion seconded by Councilor Hess.

Ayes-5 and Nays -0. Motion carried

R-16-126

Appointment (A) Members of the MOYERS CORNERS FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC.

Councilor Young moved the adoption of a resolution approving the appointment of

Laura Swale, Kirsten Fedorko and Natasha Carter as volunteer members of the MOYERS CORNERS FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC. – STATION 1; Joshua Williams, Brian Conner, Matthew Smith, Jr. and Bailey Mauro (RAM) as volunteer members of the MOYERS CORNERS FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC – STATION 2; Kevin Cooper and Michael Splawn as a volunteer member of the MOYERS CORNERS FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC – STATION 3; and Frederick Vaeth as a volunteer member of the MOYERS CORNERS FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC – STATION 4. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-5 and Nays -0. Motion carried

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R-16-127

Appointment (A) Members of the CLAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC.

Councilor Young moved the adoption of a resolution approving the appointment of

Kelsey Mahon and James Mahon as volunteer members of the CLAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-5 and Nays -0. Motion carried

R-16-128

Zone Change (CPH) ABC ESTATES, LLC FOR A ZONE CHANGE from RA-100 Residential Agricultural to R-APT Residential Apartment:

Councilor Young moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing July 18,

2016, commencing at 7:38 P.M., local time to consider the application of ABC ESTATES, LLC FOR A ZONE CHANGE from RA-100 Residential Agricultural to R-APT Residential Apartment to allow for the construction of two (2) apartment buildings plus required infrastructure and garages located at 7374 & 7368 Henry Clay Blvd., Tax Map No. 106.-04-13.0 & 106.-04-14.0; consisting of approximately 1.54± acres of land. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-5 and Nays -0. Motion carried

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 P.M. upon motion by Councilor Bray and seconded by Councilor Hess.

Ayes-5 and Nays - 0. Motion carried.

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Gloria Wetmore, Deputy Town Clerk