Mike LaFlair – 2nd Ward Councilor

Here is the Agenda for the Town Board meeting which will be preceded by the Organizational meeting:

TOWN BOARD MEETING: TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014

MEETING ROOM: TOWN BOARD ROOM (MALE AVENUE ENTRANCE)

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PUBLIC HEARING (S

1. Consider amending the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 60, Traffic and Vehicles, §60.22 stop intersections, to consider erecting a stop sign at the intersection of Arch Stone Way and Devoe Road and at the intersection of Firefly Way and Arch Stone Way (stop sign on Firefly Way).

PUBLIC COMMENT

SUPERVISOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

COUNCILOR’S COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

OLD BUSINESS None

NEW BUSINESS

1. Amend resolution number 122 dated April 24, 2012 to restate: Accept Pacer Way and Big Bend Way which are located in Country Oaks Section 5 as Town roads. Pacer Way and Big Bend Way have been built to specification and can therefore be used a public roads.
2. Approve payment number 2 in the amount of $176,365.50 to Ruston Paving Co. Inc., for the Shove Park Green Infrastructure Project. (Per Barton & Loguidice)
3. Approve the 2013 refund $7,282.84 for the Home Depot tax settlement. (Per Assessor, Celeste Karakas)
4. The Town Board of the Town of Camillus, New York (the “Town”) hereby approves  a resolution  for a possible project consisting of the purchase machinery and apparatus to be used for constructing, reconstructing, repairing or maintaining Town roadways and other Town improvements, the cost of which is $30,000 or over, including two Mack ten-wheel plow trucks, one mobile Eagle sweeper to be used by the Highway Department and one 624 John Deer pay loader to be used by the Landfill Department pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (the “SEQR Act”) and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto by the Department of Environmental Conservation of the State of New York, being 6 NYCRR Part 617, as amended.
5. Approve the bond resolution submitted by Bond, Schoeneck, and King, LLC   to purchase approximately $754,000 of machinery and apparatus for the Highway and Landfill Departments and authorize the issuance of up to $754,000 of Town obligations to finance the cost thereof.
6. Approve the reduction of the roadway securities for Starlight Estates, Subdivision, Section 2 from $70,000 to $30,000. (Per Barton & Loguidice)
7. Town of Camillus establishes a seven hour work day as the standard work day for elected and appointed officials and will report the following days worked to the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement system based on the record of activities maintained and submitted by these officials to the Clerk of this body:
8. Approve the renewal of the Intermunicipal Agreement beginning January 1, 2014 –December 31, 2018 between the Town of Camillus and the County of Onondaga to provide assistance to the Town of Camillus in complying with Department of Environmental Conservations Stormwater Permit (MS4 SPDES) requirements at no cost to the Town and authorize Supervisor to sign.
9. Amend resolution number 298 dated December 10, 2013 to restate: Set the date, time, and place as February 13, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Camillus Municipal Building to open sealed bids for the ADA Compliant Door Replacement for the Camillus Senior Center. (Per Barton & Loguidice)

ADDENDUM

1. Authorize the Town Clerk to advertise for the position of Real Property Appraisal Aide. (Per Personnel Committee)
2. Effective January 20, 2014 appoint Cynthia L. Cieloch of Camillus, New York to the position of regular part time Data Clerk at the Camillus Police Department with an hourly rate of $14.00 with a nine month probation period. (Per Personnel Committee)

Only one item on tonight’s Agenda for the Planning Board and it is in the 2nd Ward:

New Business:

Old Business

Township 5/Apartments  TM# 017.-05-65.1(etc)

Amended Site Plan

Tonights Town Board meeting will include the 2014 Budget – We always try to keep the increase flat.  We are proposing a .06% increase from 2013.  This equates to roughly $5.70 on a $150,000 home.  You can view the proposed budget by clicking here:  2014 Preliminary Budget

Health Care and retirement benefits are the big hurdles we are facing again. Many of the cost increases to the budget are as follows: The 2014 Employees & Retirees Health Insurance total was $1,511,000 (+$70,000) including a new Federal Health Care Act Tax of $48,000 to be paid by the Camillus Residential/ Commercial Property owners. Also, other expenses to the budget for 2014 were ~$260,000 for replacing worn out Town Landfill equipment, Special District increases and the estimated reduction of ~ $ 150,000 income from two of our Town profit centers which typically have a total profit of $700,000+. The Town Employees New York State Retirement System’s benefit costs are still underfunded and continued reform is necessary to reduce the cost to the Town taxpayers. The total mandatory contribution to the NY State Retirement system from the Camillus tax payers for the year 2014 will be ~ $1,231,000 (+21,000).

Tonights Town Board meeting will include the 2014 Budget – We always try to keep the increase flat.  We are proposing a .06% increase from 2013.  This equates to roughly $5.70 on a $150,000 home.

Health Care and retirement benefits are the big hurdles we are facing again. Many of the cost increases to the budget are as follows: The 2014 Employees & Retirees Health Insurance total was $1,511,000 (+$70,000) including a new Federal Health Care Act Tax of $48,000 to be paid by the Camillus Residential/ Commercial Property owners. Also, other expenses to the budget for 2014 were ~$260,000 for replacing worn out Town Landfill equipment, Special District increases and the estimated reduction of ~ $ 150,000 income from two of our Town profit centers which typically have a total profit of $700,000+. The Town Employees New York State Retirement System’s benefit costs are still underfunded and continued reform is necessary to reduce the cost to the Town taxpayers. The total mandatory contribution to the NY State Retirement system from the Camillus tax payers for the year 2014 will be ~ $1,231,000 (+21,000).

Here is the Agenda:

PUBLIC HEARING (S)

1. Consider the 2014 preliminary budget.
2. Consider the 2014 budget for all special districts in the Town of Camillus.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Certify to the State of New York as of September 5, 2013 the Town of Camillus Justice Courts are in compliance with Section 2019-a of the Uniform Justice Court. 
2. Approve the appointment of Matthew Mancari, 105 Owls Nest Way, to a five year term on the Camillus Housing Authority with an expiration date of October 29, 2018 due to the expired term of Cheryl Hevier.
3. Rescind resolution #266 dated October 22, 2013 that states:  Amend the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 60, Traffic and Vehicles §60.22 stop intersections to erect a stop sign at the intersection of Owls Nest Way and Pacer Way.
4. Approve the 2014 Animal Cruelty Services Agreement between the Town of Camillus and the CNYSPCA in the amount of $2,175.00 and authorize Supervisor to sign.
5. Set the date, time, and place as November 26, 2013 at 7 PM at the Camillus Municipal Building to hold a public hearing to consider amending the Camillus Municipal Code Chapter 34-Fences of, §3407-Exceptions, the purpose of which is to allow a fence exception for an existing six foot fence located at 198 Beverly Drive TM# 055.-01-18.0. 
6. Set date, time and place as December 10, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the Camillus Municipal Building to hold a public hearing to consider the formation of a Drainage District for the Water Bridge Extension subdivision.
7. Set date, time and place as December 10, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the Camillus Municipal Building to hold a public hearing to consider the formation of a Sewer District for the Water Bridge Extension subdivision.

The regular meeting of the ZBA for Tuesday, November 5 has been cancelled as there are no new applicants.

Red Robin – Township 5 has a signed lease for Red Robin.

Nikkou Japan Grill and Sushi Fast, located at 3800 W. Genesee Street, across from Empower Federal Credit Union and next to Carol’s Polar Parlor, is anticipating an opening date near the first of November. They will offer raw and cooked sushi, as well as several hibachi entrees, with the goal to serve fresh and healthy food while enhancing the diversity of the area.

Affordable Senior Housing – The developers of this 119 unit complex along Milton Avenue, formerly known as Grumpy “s Pit, will be closing on the property later this year. They still hope to be in the ground before the end of the year. A number of people have asked how to get on the waiting list: A sign will go up with a number to call that will allow them to accumulate those Seniors (65+) that have interest. After that, they will contact those people and arrange for visits to comparable sites and then if really interested, after that, they will take reservations.

New York Spine and Wellness Center– Great news that the overgrown parcel on West Genesee St. across from the Knowell Rd. intersection (formerly occupied by the Hooker Manor Motel) will now have a large building erected on the rear of the parcel which will house a One Day Surgery Center, Physical Therapy Facilities and a Patient Office visit area for folks with spine and back problems. No opening date yet. After that building is completed a new dental facility will occupy the front of the parcel. The developers have done a great job of providing privacy to all residents around the perimeter.

McDonald’s – A bit further to the east, across from Camillus Commons, on W. Genesee St. a full service McDonalds will be going up in between Dunkin Donuts and the Radio Shack. Parking for parents watching ball games on the athletic fields will be made available behind the McDonalds. No building date has been announced.

“Good Buddy’s Pub” will occupy the former IHOP restaurant after undergoing renovations. It should have its grand opening around January, 2014.

A new Dental Office at the corner of Bramley Dr. and West Genesee St. will be going up soon. You may remember the old Maroon Church next to that site was torn down. The entrance to the new dental building will be shared with the Church where the old building was.

W. Genesee St. Paving – Thank you everyone for your patience in this huge project the County is doing for Camillus.

I believe we can see the benefits and improvements. The majority of the project is scheduled for completion by the end of November.

Oct.21-23 / November 7-12 Kasson Road West to the Elbridge town line between West Genesee Street and Howlett Hill Road.

Oct. 24-28 /November 13-15 Hinsdale Road West to the VanBuren town line between West Genesee Street and Warners Road / Van Buren Road and Winchell Road.

October 29-31 /Nov.18-20 Kasson Road East to the Geddes town line between West Genesee Street and Gulf Road.

November 1-6 / November 21-25 Hinsdale Road East to the Solvay / Geddes line between West Genesee Street and Warners Road/ Belle Isle Road and Thomas Ave.

NOTICE

Dates and locations may vary due to weather conditions and any other situations that may occur. After the completion of the above scheduled program any and all other pick-ups will be at the discretion of the Highway Department.

Below is the Agenda for Monday’s Planning Board Meeting, please note item #3 under Old Business is in the 2nd Ward:

New Business

1. Danbury Dr. /James P. Ranalli TM # 041.-01-61.1 Sketch Plan (Subdivision)
2. North St & Ryan Way/RAM Properties TM # 020.-03-08.1/20.1 Sketch Plan (Subdivision)
3. Thompson’s Landing / John Szczech TM # 019.-02-10.0 Site Plan Monument Installation
   

Old Business

1. 5417-5419 W. Genesee St/Ticada Realty, LLC TM # 065.-04-04.1 site plan update
   

Below is the Agenda for Tuesday’s Town Board meeting.  Please note all items under Old Business are in the 2nd Ward:

PUBLIC HEARING (S)

1. Consider amending the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 60-Traffic and Vehicles, §60.31-Maximum Speed Limits, Paragraph B, the purpose of which is to lower the speed limit on Warners Road between it’s intersections with Airport Road and Bennett Road to 30 miles per hour.  (Per Councilor, Mike LaFlair)
2. Consider amending the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 60, Traffic and Vehicles §60.22 stop intersections to erect two stop signs at the intersection of Weeping Willow Way and Thompson Road.
3. Consider amending the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 60, Traffic and Vehicles §60.22 stop intersections to erect a stop sign at the intersection of Owls Nest Way and Pacer Way.  (Per Councilor, Mike LaFlair)

NEW BUSINESS

1. The Town of Camillus declares October 20-26, 2013 “Freedom from Workplace Bullies Week.” 
2. Approve the reappointment of Bernie Bunce, 104 Raspberry Lane, to a five year term on the Camillus Housing Authority with an expiration date of October 29, 2018.
3. Authorize the Town Supervisor to sign an agreement with the West Genesee School District for the upgrades and utilization of the parking area located at the East Hill Ski Lodge located at 400 Blackmore Road from October 23, 2013 – July 1, 2014 and September 1 – July 1 2015 – 2018.
4. Effective October 23, 2013 amend the Employee Handbook to add Compensation Time for nonunion employees:

As a result of town business, non-union employees may have to perform work related duties that fall out of their normal weekly work schedule.  When this occurs compensation time (also known as Comp Time) may be permitted under the following conditions:

Comp Time is under the discretion of the Department Head.

Comp Time is limited to Non-Union Employees only.

Comp Time must be approved by the Department Head prior to its authorization.

Up to only 2 hours of Comp Time may be earned per calendar month.

Comp Time must be utilized in the same week (week being defined as Monday through Sunday) that it is earned.

Comp Time will not be allowed to accumulate beyond two hours nor from month to month.

The Town Board may amend, change, alter or eliminate this policy.

Here is tonights Planning Board Agenda.  Items 1, 2, 5, 6 under Old Business are all in the 2nd Ward

New Business

1. 4002 West Genesee St/G & S Family, Inc                                              TM # 042.-07.-11.1  Amended Site Plan
2. 4947 West Genesee St/W. Gen Hills Baptist Church                            TM # 027.2-01-01.1  Amended Site Plan

Old Business

1. 6638 Winchell Rd/Casimir Sewrak                                                     TM # 010.-05-31.0                                                                 Preliminary Plat/Final Plat (Minor Subdivision)
2. Waterbridge Terrace Extension/John Szczech                                  TM # 006.1-01-10 Final Plat
3. Hambletonian Way/W. Genesee Turnpike                                         TM # 027.2-01-01.1  Site Plan                                                          (New Construction)
4. West Genesee St/Kandon, LLC                                                            TM # 035.-05-52.2  Site Plan Approval                                      (Construction of New Building)
5. Bennett Road/Dublin Development Corp.                                          TM # 019.-03-01.1 (etc)  Sketch Plan                                           (Minor Subdivision)
6. Tim Donut U.S. Limited, Inc. / TDK Engineering                             TM # 017.-04-48.2                                                                             Home Depot Plaza (Site Plan)