Mike LaFlair – 2nd Ward Councilor

On behalf of the Town of Camillus, I would like to invite “you and yours” to our Tree Lighting Ceremony to be held on Monday, November 30, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the Municipal Building, 4600 West Genesee Street (at the gazebo). Bring the little ones to sit on Santa’s lap. Enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies in the gymnasium with your family. Christmas Carols will be sung by, Tom Dooley Choraliers, Note-A-Bells and the Grace Assembly of God Children’s Choir. Please come and make Christmas 2015 a Christmas to remember. This year we are asking each person to bring a nonperishable food item to support our local food banks. We will also be collecting Toy’s for Tots.

PUBLIC HEARING (S)

1. Consider the 2016 preliminary budget.

2. Consider the 2016 special districts budget.

3. Consider amending the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 30-Zoning, §802(J), §809(A)(2),§809(B)(1a)(1b)(1c)(1d), §813, §814(B) for the purpose of omitting certain restrictions on commercial signage, and refer the matter to SOCPA, the Camillus Planning Board, and the Camillus Zoning Board of Appeals for review.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Authorize the Town Clerk to advertise for a Bond Anticipation Note in the amount of $308,412.00 for the Splash Project at Camillus Park. (Per Parks and Recreation Committee)

2. Authorize the Town of Camillus to participate in the CNY Stormwater Coalition Staff Services and Education Compliance Assistance Program pursuant to the requirements of the New York State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System General Permit.

3. Reappoint Shirley Cruikshank to the Camillus Housing Authority with an expiration date of October 26, 2020.

4. Reappoint Karen Fruscello to the Camillus Housing Authority with an expiration date of October 26, 2020.

5. Effective November 12, 2015 appoint Sherilynn June of 220 Melrose Ave., to the part tine clerical list. (Per Paul Legnetto, Highway Superintendent)

New buildings and more new tenants will begin making their way to Township 5 soon. The project’s developer, the Cameron Group of East Syracuse, plans to build a new 4,000-square-foot building at the site between LongHorn Steakhouse and the Costco gas station. Summit Federal Credit Union will occupy half the building and an unnamed retailer will take the other half, according to town planning board minutes. In addition, Petco, recently announced as a Township 5 tenant, will get its own building at the development, according to minutes. Cameron plans to build a 12,500-square-foot building for the store next to the Movie Tavern location at Township 5. Construction on Movie Tavern is underway now. The venue will offer in-theater dining and bar service and open next year. Township 5 is a $58-million mixed-used project. It’ll have 500,000 square feet of space when finished, including retail, offices and a 96-unit apartment complex. The development includes a number of local and chain restaurants and retailers. There’s more on the way. Another local restaurant, Mitsuba Japanese Steakhouse, will open soon. Work has also started on the development’s apartment complex and office buildings. One of the development’s first office tenants will be a medical practice, Pediatric Associates. Township 5 is located just off the Hinsdale Road exit of Route 5.

Leaf pickup is still going strong. Thanks to the mapping of our new Highway Superintendent Paul Leggnetto, your leaves should be picked up within a week of them being set up. Please remember to only rake them to the edge of your property. DO NOT PLACE THEM IN ANY PART OF THE ROAD, EVEN THE SHOULDER. This creates not only a road hazard but an emergency issue and the crews may have to make an extra trip to your property causing delays and rising costs for all of us.

Dependable Disposal will pick up disposed needles and other items considered ‘Sharps”once the guidelines are meet for proper disposal. It is very important to follow these guidelines to keep our families and pets safe! Thanks so much.
Safe disposal of used needles and other “sharps.”
Sharps is a term for medical devices with sharp points or edges that can puncture or cut the skin.
DO:
• Immediately place used sharps in a heavy duty plastic laundry detergent bottle. The container must be leak-resistant and remain upright.
• Secure top with tape or a tight fitting lid.
• Write “SHARPS” with a marker on top.
• Place at curb for pick up by Dependable Disposal.
DO NOT:
• Throw loose sharps into the trash.
• Flush sharps down the toilet.
• Put sharps in a recycling bin; they are not recyclable.

My congratulations to the Camillus Police Department and Captain Steve Rotunno who recently received a grant in the amount of $10,050 from the NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. The grant has been awarded to participate in the statewide Police Traffic Services Program. The goal is to increase seatbelt usage and reduce serious injury and death from traffic crashes. Captain Rotunno is the Project Manager for the grant program and we are always grateful for his dedication and the work of the entire department.

The 2016 Camillus Town & Special Districts Budget will be considered at a public hearing on November 10, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Camillus Municipal Building.

The Greater Camillus Chamber of Commerce has selected Mary Flynn as their Citizen of the year. Mary along with Anthony Nappa of Saving Face Barber Shop will be honored at the chambers annual Awards Banquet. If you would like to join in the celebration please register & pay online www.camilluschamber.com or mail check payable to GCCC PO Box 415, Camillus, NY 13031-0415, on or before October 24, 2015.

Greater Camillus Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards
Thursday, October 29,2015
Camillus Elks Club
$20 per person; payment in advance ($25 at the door)
Cocktails & Appetizers @ 5:30 pm
Buffet Dinner @ 6:30pm
Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Roasted Chicken, Penne Pasta in Homemade sauce, Roasted Pork Loin with Gravy, Vegetables, Fresh Garden Salad
RSVP by October 24th
Register & pay online www.camilluschamber.com or mail check payable to GCCC PO Box 415, Camillus, NY 13031-0415

A note from Onondaga County Legislative Chairman Ryan McMahon:
The legislature has enacted the 2016 County Budget. I am proud to say that this budget is full of major accomplishments and great projects for the county. Some of the highlights are –

•The budget is balanced, while cutting taxes and preventing sewer fee increases.
•Our county has outpaced 60 out of the 62 counties in New York for increased tourism revenue.
•It includes an increase in funding for our aging infrastructure.
•The legislature allotted $500,000 to the Greater Syracuse Land Bank so they may continue their important work of revitalizing our local communities.
•The Dolly Parton Imagination Library, which provides free books to enrolled children under the age of 5, was funded to the tune of $300,000
•Our concerns with addressing public safety have been funded and the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department has remained within budget
•Money has been allocated to help bring in the Field of Dreams project in DeWitt, a unique facility to our area to allow children with disabilities to participate in athletic events.
•$100,000 has been put toward fighting Lyme disease and managing tick and deer populations.
The progress within our community these last few years has been something to really note. We at the legislature are very proud of the work that has been done and look forward to the future success of Onondaga County.

The Town of Camillus Police Department is proud to announce the departments 2014 Officer of the Year. On Tuesday October 13th 2015, Chief Thomas Winn recognized police detective Stephen Pigula as the 2014 Officer of the Year. Detective Pigula was selected unanimously by his supervisors, for his outstanding investigative abilities, communication skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail. Detective Pigula outstanding attributes were critical in successful conclusion of numerous criminal investigations in 2014. Stephen and his family are also residents of the 2nd Ward. My congratulations and appreciation to Detective Pigula for all his dedicated work for our protection and quality of life. I would also like to thank his family as well. His work is at times difficult and stressful and each extra hour of police work is an hour missed with his family.