Mike LaFlair – 2nd Ward Councilor

A message from Ryan McMahon, Chairman of the Onondaga County Legislature on the 2017 Budget: The 2017 budget came with many fiscal challenges. Personnel costs are increasing; the county has settled several contracts with each of the unions that represent employees in Onondaga County, which came with increases in wages. Healthcare costs continue to climb. Fortunately, we were able to negotiate contracts that include increases in employee contributions for healthcare. Federal and State mandates also continue to rise. Medicaid alone will cost Onondaga County more than $99 million next year which represents almost 70% of the property taxes we collect.

With all of these challenges, the Legislature was still able to…

Reduce the property tax levy by $1.75 million!
Avoid an increase in the sewer unit charge for rate payers and kept water rates flat.
Continue our commitment to villages by funding the Village Infrastructure Improvement Program. Next year, $4.5 million will be divided proportionally among the 15 villages in Onondaga County.
Create a similar Town Infrastructure program. In 2017, towns will be able to apply for Town Infrastructure funds for the construction or reconstruction of capital projects.
Continue our funding for the Greater Syracuse Property Development Corporation (Land Bank). The Land Bank will receive $300,000 with $150,000 earmarked for revitalization efforts in the Villages of Jordan and Baldwinsville.

One of the largest accomplishments in the 2017 budget is the plan to merge the Metropolitan Water Board (MWB) with the Onondaga County Water Authority (OCWA). 31 employees will move off of the county personnel roster and become employees at OCWA. This will save the county close to $10 million annually. This merger has been discussed for decades, however, this year we are finally getting it done and it is the right move for county taxpayers.

A lot of great things are being accomplished with less county taxpayer dollars. The 2017 tax rate represents a new historic low at $5.07. I am proud of all the work we did during this budget process.

As there were no agenda items, the 11/14/16 Planning Board meeting has been cancelled.

Due to the holiday and election day there is only one Town Board Meeting this month. Here is the agenda.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Certify to the State of New York as of November 16, 2016 the Town of Camillus Justice Courts are in compliance with §2019-a of the Uniform Justice Act. ( Per Comptroller Kathy MacRae)

2. Authorize Code Enforcement to proceed with property clean up at 109 Willow Wood Lane, TM# 018.-02-06.0 in accordance with Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 74- Brush, Grass, or Weeds. (Per Councilor Mike LaFlair)

3. Set the date, time, and place December 14, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Camillus Municipal Building to open sealed bids for the lease of the Town owned billboard at the corner of West Genesee Street and Munro Road.

4. Approve the release of drainage securities for Thompson Landing Subdivision in the amount of $4,500.00. (Per B & L Engineers)

5. Approve the release of sanitary sewer securities for Thompson Landing Subdivision in the amount of $15,000.00. (Per B & L Engineers)

6. Approve the release of erosion and sediment control securities for Thompson Landing in the amount of $2,000.00. (Per B & L Engineers)

The Octagon House Holiday Open House is next weekend, November 19th & 20th from noon to 4 pm. Over 35 raffle items ,local crafters, community baked goods, homemade pie & chili. Also Santa there on Saturday from 1 – 3, and Children’s Storybook time Sunday from 1 – 3. Carolers thru the house Sunday – Free admission. Anyone that would like to contribute baked goods, may drop them off November 17th & 18th to the house during the daytime.

The Town of Camillus Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is Monday November 28th at 6:00 pm at The Camillus Municipal Building, 4600 West Genesee Street. This is a great family tradition with Santa and refreshments in the gym later.

Breakfast with Santa at the Fairmount Fire Department, December 4th from 8 am to 1 pm. Adults $7.00, children under 10 – $5.00, family of 4 or more $25.00. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, hash browns, toast, juice & coffee – a feast to keep you warm on a winter morning.

New Business:

Van Alstine Road / Dudden Property TM # 019.-01-09.4
Sketch Plan

Warners Road / Hinsdale Road/ Hinsdale Apts., LLC TM # 015.-01-13.0
Site Plan

Old Business

3996 Box Car Lane / B&C Storage TM # 015.-04-07.1
Site Plan

PUBLIC HEARING (S)

1. Consider overriding the 2% tax cap as mandated by New York State.

2. Consider the 2017 preliminary budget.

3. Consider the 2017 special districts budget.

4. Consider amending the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 60-Traffic and Vehicles §60.51-Truck Exclusions, paragraph C- Five-Ton Per Axle Exclusion to add Gifford Drive to the list of exclusions. (Per Councilor Joy Flood)

PUBLIC COMMENT

SUPERVISOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

COUNCILOR’S COMMENTS \ COMMITTEE REPORTS

ACCEPT THE MINUTES

OLD BUSINESS NONE

NEW BUSINESS

1. Certify to the State of New York as of October 25, 2016 the Town of Camillus Justice Courts are in compliance with §2019-a of the Uniform Justice Act. ( Per Comptroller, Kathy MacRae)

2. Authorize Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. to submit the MS4 Semi-annual report for a cost not to exceed $1,000.00.

3. Approve the agreement between the Town of Camillus and CNYSPCA for the period from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 in the amount of $2,175.00 and authorize Supervisor to sign.

4. Authorize the Camillus Town Board to act as Lead Agency (after consent from OCRRA and NYSDEC) for the Intermunicipal Agreement for Construction and Demolition Debris By-Pass Waste Disposal between the Town of Camillus and Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency and declare that it will have no significant effect on the environment, thus concluding environmental review under SEQR.

5. Approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for Construction and Demolition Debris By-Pass Waste Disposal between the Town of Camillus and Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency and authorize Supervisor to sign.

6. Approve the fee of $50.00 for the Rental Housing Unit Law, Chapter 25 of the Camillus Municipal Code.

PLEASE NOTE THE MEETING IS WEDNESDAY DUE TO THE COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY

Old Business

3249-53 Milton Ave / Tony Rotella TM # 046.-07-28.2
Amended Site Plan

3996 Box Car Lane / B&C Storage TM # 015.-04-07.1
Amended Site Plan

PUBLIC HEARING

1. Consider amending Chapter 44- Town Highways and Public Places, §44.11-Driveway Design Standards, (A), (8), to add an additional exception to allow a 33’ wide driveway on the property located at 109 Weeping Willow Way, TM#: 018.-09-35.0. (Per Councilor Mike LaFlair)

PUBLIC COMMENT

NEW BUSINESS

1. Set the date, time and place as October 25, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Camillus Municipal Building to hold a public hearing to consider overriding the 2% tax cap as mandated by New York State.

2. Set the date, time, and place as October 25, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.at the Camillus Municipal Building to hold a public hearing to consider the 2017 preliminary budget.

3. Set the date, time, and place as October 25, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.at the Camillus Municipal Building to hold a public hearing to consider the 2017 special districts budget.

4. Waive all Town fees regarding the Dudden Subdivision.

5. Authorize the Town Clerk’s Office to advertise for request for proposals for deferred compensation plans for the Town of Camillus.

6. Approve the donation of $100 to the 2017 Senior Class Marcellus High School for the After-the-Ball Party (in conjunction with Students Against Drunk Driving) to be held on May 20, 2017.

7. Authorize and adopt post-issuance compliance policies and procedures relating to the Town of Camillus Tax-Exempt obligations as recommended by the Internal Revenue Service. (Per Bond, Schoeneck & King)

8. Appoint Fran Stepien, 309 Broadmoor Drive, Camillus, NY to the part time Fire Marshall Assistant position not to exceed 20 hours a month at an hourly rate of $15.00 with a nine month probation. (Per Personnel Committee)

9. Set the date, time, and place as October 25, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Camillus Municipal Building to hold a public hearing to consider amending the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 60, Traffic and Vehicles, Article V, Miscellaneous, §60.51, C, Five-ton per axle exclusion on Gifford Drive. (Per Councilor Joy Flood)

10. Authorize Code Enforcement to proceed with property clean up in accordance with Chapter 74 Brush, Grass, Rubbish or Weeds of the Camillus Municipal Code for property located at 111 West Way, TM# 030.-03-20.0. (Per Councilor Dave Callahan)

CONNECT THE DROPS AND ONONDAGA LAKE CITIZEN SURVEY FEATURED AT NEXT F.O.C.U.S. FORUM

Onondaga County Director of the Office of the Environment Travis Glazier and Connect the Drops Project Coordinator Madison Quinn will explain how Connect the Drops continues water quality improvements that Onondaga County has made with the Save the Rain initiative. Connect the Drops targets trash and the seldom noticed factors like leaves, grass clippings and microplastics and household chemicals that can pollute the lake.

Along with the Connect the Drops campaign, F.O.C.U.S. will give participants the opportunity to be among the first to offer their opinions about how they want to see Onondaga Lake’s waters used in the future.

Friday, October 21, 2016

7:30 am to 8:45 am

Syracuse City Hall – 3rd Floor

Common Council Chambers

233 E. Washington Street, Syracuse, NY

The Erie Canal Park in Camillus recently grew by 7 acres thanks to a donation from Paul Dudden in memory of his parents Helen and Ernest “Dick” Dudden. The land is situated near the southeast corner of Devoe Road and Van Alstime Road intersection which includes the historic site of the former Dill House and most of the pond including the viewing platform. Thanks again to Mr. Dudden and his generous donation.