Mike LaFlair – 2nd Ward Councilor

The grass growing season is upon us and once again we have some vacant properties that do not have maintained lawns.  Town Code allows for lawns to grow to 12″ prior to being considered in violation in accordance with Chapter 74 of the Camillus Municipal Code, Brush, Grass, Rubbish, and Weeds.  If you feel there is a nuisance property that is in violation of this please notify myself (706-8803 or mwlaflair@aol.com) or Camillus Codes (487-8930).  Once contacted the property owner is notified to resolve the issue.  If the owner does not comply a resolution is needed to authorize Code Enforcement to proceed with a property cleanup.  In the 2nd Ward there are a few abandoned properties that are on my watch list.  We will try to be as pre-emptive as possible but do not hesitate to call if need be.  I am currently researching other municipal codes to see if we can further enhance our law to ensure property owners are not taking advantage of the system.

I had the pleasure of attending the District Attorney’s luncheon on May 7 and was able to see three local residents receive awards:  Ruth Boshart received the award for her work with Project Lifesaver, Delaney Nolan received a scholarship award, and Marshall Winn, son of Camillus Police Chief Thomas Winn received the Lindsey Fair Youth Encouragement Award for his heroism in rescuing swimmers on Lake Ontario.  I think its great to have such strong recognition come from the Town of Camillus.

Here is the agenda for Wednesday’s Planning Board meeting. Please note that due to the Memorial Day holiday the meeting is scheduled for Wednesday:

New Business

1. 6638 Winchell Rd/Casimir & Linda Sewruk                                                                                                       TM # 010.-05-31.0   Sketch Plan                                                                                                                           (minor subdivision)
2. Windcrest Dr & W. Genesee St/Richard Aupperle                                                                                           TM # 028.-04-01 & 02  Site Plan                                                                                                                           (new construction)
3. 2436 W. Genesee Turnpike/John Szczech                                                                                                         TM # 023.02-32.1                                                                                                                                                       Lot Line Re-Alignment

Here is the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting.  Items 1,2 and 7 under New Business are in the 2nd Ward:

Public Hearings

1. Consider amending the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 34-Fences, §34.7-Exceptions, the purpose of which is to allow a six foot fence in the front yard on the south east corner of property at 108 Gulf Road, TM# 052.-02-05.0. (Per Councilor, Steve James)

New Business

1. Authorize Code Enforcement to proceed with property clean up at 103 Goldenrod Lane, TM# 010.1-02-07.0, in accordance with the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 74-Brush, Grass, Rubbish, and Weeds. (Per Councilor, Mike LaFlair)
2. Authorize Code Enforcement to proceed with property clean up at 102 Oakley Drive, TM# 16.1-02-07.0, in accordance with the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 74-Brush, Grass, Rubbish, and Weeds. (Per Councilor, Mike LaFlair)
3. Authorize Code Enforcement to proceed with property clean up at 23 Sherry Drive, TM# 047.-03-04.0, in accordance with the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 74-Brush, Grass, Rubbish, and Weeds. (Per Councilor, Bill Davern)
4. Authorize Code Enforcement to proceed with property clean up at 409 Mallard Drive, TM# 062.-05-05.0, in accordance with the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 74-Brush, Grass, Rubbish, and Weeds. (Per Councilor, Dick Griffo)
5. Authorize Code Enforcement to proceed with property clean up at 335 Dickerson Drive  North, TM# 039.-03-01.0, in accordance with the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 74-Brush, Grass, Rubbish, and Weeds. (Per Councilor, Dave Callahan)
6. Authorize Testone, Marshall & Discenza, LLP to audit the financial statements for the Town of Camillus for the year ended December 31, 2013, at a cost not to exceed the standard hourly rates as of January 1, 2014 and authorize the Supervisor to sign.  (Per Finance Committee)
7. Authorize the sale of the abandoned paper street property on Woodward Street between Kirk Street and Paul Avenue to the contiguous property owners for $.05 per square foot.  (Per Councilor, Mike LaFlair)
8. The Town of Camillus has determined that the proposed action is a “Type II Action”  under 6 NYCRR section 617.5(c)(1) for purposes of the New York State Enviromental Quality Review Act for the Terrace Way Sewer Rehabilation Project.
9. Accept the bid from D. E. Tarolli, Inc. in the amount of $56,666.00 for the Terrace Way Sewer Rehabilitation Project.  (Per Barton & Loguidice, PC)

The upcoming schedule for yard waste pickup for the 2^nd Ward is June 1,15 & 29.

Due to the Memorial Day holiday, trash pickup will be delayed one day.

The Town of Camillus is due to receive an additional $318,000 in Funding from Onondaga County.  $168,000 will be dedicated to stormwater management and Inflow and Infiltration infrastructure projects while the remaining $150,000 will be allocated to highway repair projects.  The county .  I want to thank County Chairman Ryan McMahon who led the effort to make thanks happen and also Camillus County Legislators Pat Kilmartin, Derek Shepard and who also helped ensure its success.

Our organization would like you to know about our FIT FAMILIES FAIR - a free 
event- that we will be holding for Town of Camillus and Town of Geddes residents 
and other visitors on Saturday, May 17th, from 10am to 4pm, at the JOHN CARNO 
CENTER, 823 State Fair Blvd, Lakeland.

Healthy food samples, Town of Camillus and Town of Geddes police officers on 
hand to promote bicycle safety with free helmet raffles, basketball foul 
shooting contest, hula hoop contest,  Home Depot will send the kids home with 
veggie plants to take nurture,  bike path and walking path venues listed so that 
families can enjoy fitness together, Double-Dutch jump roping demonstration, 
summer camping safety information, basic first-aid and hygiene, visits from 
Lakeside Fire Department and WAVES.....and much more!

Due to the increasing use of Heroin the Camillus Police Department was one of the first in the state to receive this grant.  It is used to offset the effects of a Heroin overdose.

Thank you for applying for funds from the New York Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) Community Overdose Prevention (COP) program. We are happy to inform you that the Town of Camillus Police (NY0335000) has been approved to receive reimbursements under the COP program.   The OAG will reserve up to $1,200.00 until December 31, 2014. This figure includes $1,200.00 in funds for the reimbursement of 20 complete naloxone kits and for $0 costs associated with training.

Join F.O.C.U.S. Greater Syracuse and Consensus CNY on Friday, May 16 to learn more about Consensus CNY and its effort to evaluate government structure in Onondaga County in an effort to provide better services more efficiently to the community. In 1999 F.O.C.U.S. held a Vision Fair where citizens had the opportunity to vote on 87 community goals to enhance our quality of lives and our economic future. Citizens voted to: “CONSOLIDATE CITY AND COUNTY GOVERNMENT” AS THEIR No. 4 PREFERRED GOAL. Consensus is a giant step in accomplishing that goal! Cathy Richardson, co-chair for Consensus CNY, and Kathy Murphy, board chair for Syracuse 20/20, will discuss how we can make our community more sustainable by looking at local governments for efficiencies and collaborations. The event will be held at City Hall Commons at 201 E. Washington Street in Syracuse at 7:30 a.m.