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At the Regular Meeting of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County, held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on the 7th of October, 2013 at 7:30 P.M., there were:
PRESENT:
Damian Ulatowski Supervisor
Robert L. Edick
Deputy Supervisor/Councilor
Naomi R. Bray
Councilor
William C. Weaver Councilor
Joseph A. Bick
Councilor
Bruce N. Johnson Councilor
Eugene Young
Councilor
Jill Hageman-Clark
Town Clerk
Mark V. Territo
Commissioner of Planning and Development
Robert Germain
Town Attorney
Ron DeTota
Town Engineer
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 the adoption of a resolution to Approve the Minutes of the
September 16, 2013 Town Board Meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilor Johnson.
Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Motion carried.
Cancellation and/or requested adjournments.
Supervisor Ulatowski explained that item 7 will be adjourned to the November 18th 2013, at the request of the applicant. In addition item 14 will be adjourned to a date to be announced.
Correspondence:
Supervisor Ulatowski asked if anyone wished to address the board on any items not on the agenda.
No one responded.
REGULAR MEETING:
REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD – October 7th, 2013 Town of Clay
2 Presentation of the TOWN OF CLAY TENTATIVE BUDGET:
Town Clerk presents the 2014 TOWN OF CLAY TENTATIVE BUDGET to the Town Board members, pursuant to Town Law.
Supervisor Ulatowski explained that this is the first opportunity that the Town Board has had to review the tentative budget.
Councilor Bick asked if this was available to the public and the Clerk said that it is on the web now.
Special Permit (PH) – Town Board Case # 1053 - MICHAEL BELL:
Adjourned to November 18th, 2013 at 7:35 P.M.
Agreement/Authorization - STORMWATER AND EDUCATION COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
Councilor Young moved the adoption of a resolution supporting participation in the
Central New York Regional Planning & Development Board’s year-6
PROGRAM and authorizing the Supervisor to act on behalf of the Town of Clay and execute any and all documents necessary with regard to said matters. In line with the recommendations of the CNY Stormwater Coalition Finance Committee, the CNY RPDB (Regional Planning & Development Board) has adopted a FLAT FEE STRUCTURE to simplify the municipal budgeting process. AT $3,600, PER MUNICIPALITY, this rate reflects shared costs for common services provided equally to all participating municipalities regardless of size or population. The funds will be available to the Board no later than January 31, 2014 to complete the project, and a certified copy of this resolution will be prepared and sent to the Board no later than October 31, 2013. Motion was seconded by Councilor Weaver.
Ayes- 7 and Noes- 0. Motion carried.
Appointment- Board of Assessment Review:
Councilor Bray moved the adoption of a resolution appointing Cranston Gates as a
member of the Board of Assessment Review. Said term to expire September 30, 2018. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes- 7 and Noes- 0. Motion carried.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD – October 7th, 2013 Town of Clay
3 Appointment – Moyers Corners Fire Department:
Councilor Edick moved the adoption of a resolution approving the appointment of
Justin Brannock and Frank Carmine as volunteer members of the MOYERS CORNERS FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC. – STATION 1; Andrew Bissett, Brian Blair, Michael Broeker, Anna Conklin, Anne Crozier, Timothy Ganey and Ryan Stanton as volunteer members of the MOYERS CORNERS FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC – STATION 2; Ronald Jennings and Kristofor Lanko as volunteer members of the MOYERS CORNERS FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC – STATION 3; and Justin Cole, Robert Dreitlein Jr. and Zach Zynder as volunteer members of the MOYERS CORNERS FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC – STATION 4. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes- 7 and Noes- 0. Motion carried..
Supervisor Ulatowski added that it is comforting to see the number of volunteers willing to come in to offer fire protection to the residents of the Town of Clay.
Service Agreement (A)- INTERFLEET, INC.:
Councilor Bick moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to
enter into a Service Agreement, as proposed, on behalf of the Town with INTERFLEET, INC.; and authorizing the Supervisor to execute same. Motion was seconded by Councilor Johnson.
Ayes- 7 and Noes- 0. Motion carried.
Bid Award- ONE (1) ALL WHEEL DRIVE, HALF (1/2) TON CARGO VAN FOR USE BY THE ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT:
Councilor Weaver moved the adoption of a resolution awarding the bid for ONE (1)
ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT to SUN CHEVROLET, for the low bid of $25,395.00, said amount being the lowest responsible bid, and further authorizing the Supervisor to execute any and all documents therefore. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes- 7 and Noes- 0. Motion carried.
Bid Award - JANITORIAL/CLEANING SERVICES OF THE NEW CLAY TOWN HALL:
Councilor Johnson moved the adoption of a resolution awarding a contract for
JANITORIAL/CLEANING SERVICES OF THE NEW CLAY TOWN HALL to REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD – October 7th, 2013 Town of Clay
4 MATRIX for the low bid of $18,500.00*. Said amount being the lowest responsible bidder. Motion was seconded by Councilor Edick.
Ayes- 7 and Noes- 0. Motion carried.
*amount corrected at the 10/21/2013 meeting. Correct amount is $18,540.00.
Agreement- THREE PARTY AGREEMENT / C & S ENGINEERS and ELDAN HOMES, INC.:
Adjourned.
Grant/Justice Department – Authorization/ Application:
Councilor Bick moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing Judge Gosch and
Judge Lauri to make the necessary applications for a grant from New York State for the JUSTICE COURT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM and the execution therefore. Motion was seconded by Councilor Johnson.
Ayes- 7 and Noes- 0. Motion carried.
LOCAL LAW No. 1 of the YEAR 2013 - OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW SECTION 3-C (CPH):
Councilor Young moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing
October 21, 2013, commencing at 7:35 p.m., local time to consider adding a proposed Local Law to be entitled “LOCAL LAW NO. 1 OF THE YEAR 2013 TO
MUNICIPAL LAW SECTION 3-C” to the code of the Town of Clay. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.
Supervisor Ulatowski explained that this is a precautionary step regarding the Governors Tax Cap. The Tentative Budget that was just distributed is below the 2% cap however this step is taken to make allowances that may be necessary for the Special Districts Budget. Sarah Hall, reporter for the Eagle Newspapers asked what the percentage of increase is in the Tentative Budget. Supervisor Ulatowski said it is 1.62%.
Ayes- 7 and Noes- 0. Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 P.M. upon motion by Councilor Bray and seconded by Councilor Bick.
Ayes-7 and Noes- 0. Motion carried.