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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 18th of April, 2016 at 7:30 P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Damian Ulatowski
Supervisor Joseph A. Bick
Councilor/ Deputy Supervisor Naomi R. Bray
Councilor William C. Weaver
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:
Jill Hageman-Clark
Town Clerk
OTHERS PRESENT:
Russ Mitchell and Hal Henty, Planning Board Members. Dorothy Heller, Town Historian, Lisa Vincitore, legal secretary.
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 Bick moved to approve the minutes of the April 4th, 2016 Town Board Meeting. Motion was seconded by David Hess.
Ayes 7- Nays 0 Motion Carried
Cancelations and /or requested adjournments.
Supervisor Ulatowski said that there are no cancelations or adjournments.
Correspondence.
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Supervisor Ulatowski asked if anyone wished to address the Board on any items not on the agenda. Mr. and Mrs. Mosley of Steppingstone Lane explained that when their road was paved and the gutters were taken out; their driveway floods and water enters the garage. Mrs. Mosley approached the bench with pictures. She also explained that the highway foreman visited their home to assess the problem. The foreman recommended a drain be put in. Supervisor Ulatowski asked the couple to call him the next time that it rains so that he can go to their home and see if there is anything that the Town can do.
PROCLAIMATION- Breanna Stewart:
Supervisor Ulatowski introduced the parents of Breanna Stewart; they were invited to the Town Board meeting tonight so that they could be presented with this Proclamation.
AT A REGULAR MEETING of the Town Board of the Town of Clay held on the 18th day of April, 2016, the following resolution was duly adopted:
WHEREAS, Breanna "Stewie" Mackenzie Stewart, a local basketball player at
the University of Connecticut. Born in Syracuse, NY and a Clay resident, completed her high school career at Cicero – North Syracuse High School and began playing basketball at an early age in fifth grade; and
WHEREAS, In High School, Stewart played on the USA Basketball U16, U17 and U19
teams, where she helped each team win a gold medal. Stewart was selected to be on the USA Women's Pan American Team; she is one of only two high school players ever selected for this team, and
WHEREAS, Stewart was recruited by many schools, but after a campus visit to the
University of Connecticut in 2011, she told the coaching staff, “I would like to commit if you'd take me.” Committing requires a formal letter of intent. Many players sign at a media event organized to cover the ceremony; Stewart, however, signed her letter on the hood of the family vehicle with her father as a witness and enrolled at the school in the fall of 2012. She led the Huskies as a Power Forward/Center to four national championships where she was named the tournament's most outstanding player a record four times, and was a three- time consensus national player of the year, and
WHEREAS, Stewart won the award for the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four, the
first freshman to win the award since 1987. Her 324 rebounds in her Sophomore year marked the 12th-highest single-season total in school history and her 110 rejections was the third-highest mark. In her final year at UConn, Stewart had an amazing season; Stewart posted career highs in rebounds and blocks while she shot 57.9 percent from the floor, sweeping all possible individual honors. She won her 3rd straight Naismith College Player of the Year award, The Wade Trophy, Associated Press Women's College Basketball Player of 3
the Year award, USBWA Women's National Player of the Year award and also was voted American Athletic Player of The Year and a third straight unanimous First-Team All- American in WBCA, USBWA and AP polls, and
WHEREAS, In her amazing college career Stewart won 148 games yielding only 5 times to
the competition, which included four straight National Championships. She is the first NCAA basketball player ever to tally 300 assists and block shots. Stewart became the seventh Husky to be named an Academic All-American. The Syracuse native boasts a 3.3 GPA as an individualized sports in society major. She was also named an Academic All-American by the College Sports Information Directors of America.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Clay, on
behalf of themselves and the community, wish to publicly acknowledge and congratulate Breanna Stewart on her exceptional history making success, and offer their best wishes in all of her future endeavors.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the Town of Clay to be affixed at Town Hall this 18th day of April, in the year of our Lord, TWO THOUSAND SIXTEEN.
Damian M. Ulatowski, Supervisor Councilor Bray commended The Stewarts’ for doing such a great job raising their children. Councilor Rowley agreed with Councilor Bray, and thanked the Stewarts’.
Local Law No. 2 of the year 2016 (SEQR) (A) amending Chapter 230 Zoning:
Councilor Hess moved the adoption of a resolution that proposed Local Law No. 2 of the
Year 2016 amending CHAPTER 230 “ZONING” of the Town Code to amend §230-22 Signs by adding to §230-22 B. two new definitions and replacing the definition of Electronic Message Boards, and adding §230-22C. (1)(c) Special Permit Uses 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 seconded by Councilor Rowley.
Ayes7 - Nays 0. Motion Carried R-16-97 Local Law No. 2 of the year 2016 (A) amending Chapter 230 Zoning:
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Councilor Hess moved the adoption of a resolution approving proposed Local Law No. 2 of
the Year 2016 amending CHAPTER 230 “ZONING” of the Town Code to amend §230-22 Signs by adding to §230-22 B. two new definitions and replacing the definition of Electronic Message Boards, and adding §230-22C. (1)(c) Special Permit Uses, and to be included in the Town of Clay Municipal Code. Motion seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes 7- Nays 0. Motion Carried
ZONE CHANGE (SEQR) (A) NORTH SYRACUSE LODGING GROUP, LLC:
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Councilor Bray moved the adoption of a resolution that the application of NORTH
SYRACUSE LODGING GROUP, LLC FOR A ZONE CHANGE from R-TH Residential Townhome to RC-1 Regional Commercial and R-TH Residential Town Home to allow commercial and town home use on vacant land located on Pepperidge Way, Tax Map No. 055.-01-01.1; consisting of approximately 16.22± acres of land, 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 seconded by Councilor Hess.
Ayes 7- Nays 0. Motion Carried
ZONE CHANGE (A) NORTH SYRACUSE LODGING GROUP, LLC:
Councilor Bray moved the adoption of a resolution approving the application of NORTH
SYRACUSE LODGING GROUP, LLC FOR A ZONE CHANGE from R-TH Residential Townhome to RC-1 Regional Commercial and R-TH Residential Townhome to allow commercial and townhome use on vacant land located on Pepperidge Way, Tax Map No. 055.-01-01.1; consisting of approximately 16.22± acres of land. Motion seconded by Councilor Hess.
Ayes 7- Nays 0. Motion Carried
R-16-100 Appointment (A) CLAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC.
Councilor Young moved the adoption of a resolution approving the appointment of Sean
Park and Brian Michels as volunteer members of the CLAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC. Motion seconded by Councilor Bray.
Ayes 7- Nays 0. Motion Carried
Partial Abandonment of Drainage Easement (A) 8514 Newbury Place:
Councilor Bick moved the adoption of a resolution approving the partial abandonment of a
drainage easement located on property known as 8514 Newbury Place in the Town of Clay, to the owner, Anne Kelly, pursuant to the Planning Board approval of the partial abandonment of the easement shown on map as “Exhibit A,” and authorizing the Supervisor to execute the necessary instrument therefore. Contingent upon receipt and approval of a legal description for said release of easement by the Town Engineers and as to form and content by the Town Attorney. Motion seconded by Councilor Rowley.
Ayes 7 and Nays 0. Motion Carried
Project/Securities(A) Northfork Subdivision Section # 2 Phase 1:
Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution, pursuant to the written
recommendation of the Town Engineers in their letter dated April 15, 2016, recommending the release of the overland drainage securities withheld for Northfork Subdivision,
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Northfork Drainage District, Contract No. 1 from $20,000 to $0.
To the Developer, Group One Development, LLC.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hess.
Ayes 7- Nays 0. Motion Carried
Project/Securities(A) Northfork Subdivision Section # 3:
Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution, pursuant to the written
recommendation of the Town Engineers in their letter dated April 15, 2016, recommending the release of the overland drainage securities withheld for Northfork Subdivision,
Northfork Drainage District, Contract No. 1 from $35,000 to $0.
To the Developer, Group One Development, LLC.
Motion seconded by Councilor Hess.
Ayes 6- Nays 0. Councilor Young stepped out of the room for a moment. Motion Carried.
Agreement (A) ORANGE COMMONS SUBDIVISION SECTION NO. 2:
Councilor Hess moved the adoption of a resolution that the Town of Clay having conducted
public hearings to consider the construction and acquisition of sewer and drainage facilities located within the ORANGE COMMONS SUBDIVISION SECTION NO. 2, (Orange Commons Sewer District, Contract No. 1 and Orange Commons Drainage District, Contract No. 1) and the construction of said facilities having been completed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications thereof; The Town Engineers having verified that the facilities have been satisfactorily completed and that the developer post the following security as shown under correspondence by the Town Engineers’ under date of April 15, 2016: Overland Drainage Facilities - $40,000.00; Maintenance Guarantee - $10,354.00 ($6,372.00 Sewer and $3,982.00 Drainage); Highway - $30,324.00; Monument Deposit - $900.00; Parkland Contributions - $9,000.00; Future Engineering/Inspection Fees - $5,000.00; and any other unpaid fees that may be owed by the Town of Clay for engineering, legal and/or administrative fees; and further contingent upon the developer having complied with all the requirements set forth in an Agreement between the Town of Clay and KRDD CLAY, LLC, that the Town accept title to such facilities. Motion seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes 7- Nays 0. Motion Carried
Project (A) (acquire public facilities) ORANGE COMMONS SUBDIVISION
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Councilor Weaver moved the adoption of a resolution accepting easements for sewer and
drainage facilities located within ORANGE COMMONS SUBDIVISION SECTION NO. 2, (Orange Commons Sewer District, Contract No. 1, and Orange Commons Drainage District, Contract No. 1) all as shown on a Final Plan prepared by Ianuzi & Romans Land Surveying, P.C., dated December 17, 2015. Motion seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes 7- Nays 0. Motion Carried
Agreement(release of damages) ORANGE COMMONS SUBDIVISION SECTION NO.
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Councilor Weaver moved the adoption of a resolution accepting a Warranty Deed,
Dedication, Application and Release of damages for the roads located within ORANGE COMMONS SUBDIVISION SECTION NO. 2; from KRDD CLAY, LLC, (Pace Lane and McNamara Drive all having Permeable Shoulders). Motion seconded by Councilor Bray.
Ayes 7- Nays 0.
Motion Carried
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 P.M. upon motion by Councilor Bray seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes 7- Nays 0. Motion Carried
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Gloria Wetmore, Deputy Town Clerk