Here is the Agenda for tonights Planning Board Meeting:

New Business

4100 W Genesee St/Rescue Mission               

TM # 042.-06-12.1  Amended Site Plan

(Façade modification)

5399 W Genesee St/Wal-Mart                                         

TM # 066.-0110.1/3 Temporary Site Plan Approval

(Storage trailers)

5417-5419 W. Genesee St/Ticada Realty, LLC    

TM # 065.-04-04.1(etc) (Preliminary Plat/Subdivision)

Old Business

5429 Anvil Dr/Ronald & Carolyn Wright                   

TM # 027.2-02-23.1 Preliminary Plat/Final Plat

(Minor Subdivision)

5417-5419 W. Genesee St/Ticada Realty, LLC       

TM # 065.-04-04.1(etc) Site Plan

(New Construction)

Discussion

TB Referral regarding zone change for Ryan Way (TM # 020.-03-17.1 and 020.-03-20.1) (LBO north of Ryan Way, C2 south of Ryan Way.)

A fundraiser will be held on Thursday, October 24 from 11:00 – 9:00 at Moe’s Southwestern Grill on W. Genesee Street.  15% of the pretax sale from your purchase will go to this group.  Please use the attached coupon when ordering.  Please click here to access the coupon:  Moes

As many of you know the developer behind Township 5 owns the majority of the parcels along Hinsdale Road adjacent to the project site.  They are allowing the Fire Department to utilize 533 Hinsdale Rd. for practice and you will also see the SWAT team at 535 Hinsdale Rd.

Save the Date: September 7, 2013

• Update on Onondaga County’s nationally recognized “Save the Rain” program
• Learn more about Onondaga Lake’s recovery and view wildlife from the Lake
• Tour the state-of-the-art Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Green infrastructure project tour – over 100 green projects implemented to date
• View equipment demonstrations and project displays from the County and others who are working to improve water quality
• Activities for the kids – including a bouncy house!
• Attend a rain barrel workshop to learn how to use and maintain a rain barrel to help save the rain
• Learn about potential career opportunities in the field of clean water

This event is FREE and open to the public!

Location:
Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant
650 Hiawatha Blvd. W.
Syracuse, NY

Here is the Agenda for Monday’s Planning Board Meeting.  Please note items # 1 under New Business and # 1 under Discussion are both within the 2nd Ward:

New Business

1. 6638 Winchell Rd/Casimir Sewrak TM # 010.-05-31..0 Sketch Plan (Minor Subdivision)
2. 4131 W, Genesee Street/Solvay Bank TM # 056.-02-02.0 Amended Site Plan (façade modification)
3. 3875 Warners Rd/First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church TM # 015-.04-09.1 Amended Site Plan (addition of new structures)
4. 3800 W. Genesee St/Richard Blankenship TM # 042.-09-10.1 Amended Site Plan (façade modification for new business)
5. 5429 Anvil Dr./Ronald and Carolyn Wright TM # 027.2-02-23.1 Sketch Plan (Minor Subdivision)
6. 3908 W. Genesee St/Autozone TM # 042.-08-10.1 Amended Site Plan (façade modification)
7. 5417-5419 W. Genesee Street/Ticada Realty, LLC TM # 065.-04-04.1(etc) Site Plan (Construction of new building)

Discussion

1. Buffalo Wild Wyngs

1. Below is the Agenda for Tuesday’s Town Board meeting.  Please note items #2  under Public Hearings and 10-11 under New Business are all within the 2nd Ward:

PUBLIC HEARING (S)

1. Consider amending Chapter 30-Zoning, §812- Billboards, subdivision B, the purpose of which is to amend the requirements for TM#: 041.-01-61.2.
2. Consider the formation of the Westfall Lighting District. (Per Councilor Mike LaFlair)

NEW BUSINESS

1. Set the date, time, and place as September 10, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the Camillus Municipal Building to hold a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 34-Fences, §34.7-Exceptions, the purpose of which is to allow a 6 foot fence in the front yard at 218 Inwood Drive, TM# 056.-07-20.1. (Per Councilor, Jim Salanger)
2. Effective October 1, 2013 appoint Celeste Karakas to the position of Assessor through September 30, 2019 at an annual salary of $62,000.
3. Accept the bid from Saunders for sand and stone to be used by the Camillus Highway Department.
4. Reject all bids for bituminous concrete.
5. Set the date, time, and place as September 10, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the Camillus Municipal Building to hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of 485-a of the real property tax law to facilitate the redevelopment of the Camillus Cutlery site by Camillus Mills.
6. Accept the dedication of the sanitary sewers for Hinsdale Plaza.
7. Consider the design phase services for rehabilitation of the Terrace Way sanitary sewers in the amount of $16,800. (Per Councilor Dave Callahan)
8. Set the date, time, and place as September 16, 2013 at 11 AM at the Camillus Municipal Building to open sealed bids for trash and recycling pick up for the Town of Camillus beginning January 1, 2014. (Per Public Safety Committee)
9. Approve the use of the Camillus Municipal Building Property at the corner of Male Ave. and West Genesee Street for the annual Christmas Tree sale by the Optimist Club of Camillus from approximately November 17, to December 25, 2013.
10. Approve the release of the sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water security for Country Oaks Subdivision Section 3 in the amount of $18,300. (Per Barton and Loguidice, P.C.)
11. Approve the release of the security for the drainage and erosion control system for Country Oaks Subdivision Section 3 in the amount of $4,600.00. (Per Barton & Loguidice, P.C.)
12. Reappoint Rocco M. Cappuccilli, 108 Cabot Circle to the Assessment Board of Review with an expiration date of September 30, 2018.
13. Reappoint George Surace, 113 Genesee Road, to the Assessment Board of Review with an expiation date of September 30, 2018.
14. Amend resolution number 198 dated July 23, 2013 to restate: Set the date, time, and place as September 24, 2013 at 7:00 PM at the Camillus Municipal Building to hold a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 30, Zoning, the purpose of which is to consider a zone change from R-3 to LBO and C2 on TM# 20.0-03-17.1 & TM# 20.0-03-20.1, West Side of Newport Road at Ryan Drive, just south of the NYS Route 5 bypass. (Per Councilor Eric Hammerle)
15. Refer zone change for TM# 20.0-03-17.1 & TM# 20.0-03-20.1 to the Camillus Planning Board and to the Village of Camillus.

Our regions great Fall season is almost upon us.  One of the great amenities that make Central New York a fantastic place to live, work and play is our slate of festivals.   One of the best happens right next door to the Town of Camillus at Beaver Lake:

Golden Harvest Festival

9/7 and 9/8, @ Beaver Lake Nature Center

Beaver Lake Nature Center’s Golden Harvest Festival celebrates the beautiful harvest season with hayrides, live music, festive foods, shopping, magic shows, and more.

Hours are 10-6 Saturday and 10-5 Sunday

If  you are experiencing odor issues you believe are a result of the Onondaga Lake Clean-up the contact numbers are below:

• 24/7 Inquires – 315-313-8068
• NYS DEC – Stephanie Harrington  315-426-7403

The New York State DEC has complete oversight of the project.  Please notify them immediately.

Along West Genesee Street the Plaza that contains AT & T, Dunkin Donuts and Moes Southwest Grill is getting the final Piece to its configuration.  One building featuring 2 storefronts will be added.  One of the new vendors will be a Mavis Tire & Brake store and the other space will be available for Office use.  This utilization of dense commercial space adds to our revenue stream and helps keep the tax base lower for all residents.

UPCOMING CHANGES TO THE

BASIC STAR EXEMPTION PROGRAM

Many have heard about the new law requiring all those receiving the Basic STAR exemption to reapply for this benefit by December 31, 2013 in order to receive the exemption on your school tax bill for 2014-2015.  This has raised many questions and concerns with some residents, so we hope the following list of frequently asked questions will help you understand this process.

Does this change effect other exemptions such as Senior Citizens/Enhanced STAR, etc.?

No.  Only those receiving the Basic STAR will need to reapply.  If you are unsure what exemptions you currently receive, check your tax bill or contact the Assessor at 487-7574.

Why are they requiring me to re-register for the Basic Star?

Unfortunately, many who have applied in the past have provided false information or claimed the exemption on more than one property.  The new registration will prevent such opportunities for fraud and save money.

How can I reapply?

Any property currently receiving the Basic STAR exemption will receive a letter from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance this fall.  This letter will provide to you a unique STAR code associated with your property.  Once you receive the code, you can go to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance’s website to reapply for the Basic STAR:  www.tax.ny.gov  Anyone who does not have a computer may call 518-457-2036 to register.

What is the deadline to register?

The deadline to reapply for the Basic STAR program is December 31, 2013. 

What if I miss the deadline?

If the registration deadline is missed, you have until December 31, 2014 to file a late registration.  You may be eligible to request a refund of any retroactive exemption monies you missed out on during the lapse.

I have property in my name and my spouse has separate property in their name.  Can we receive the Basic STAR on both properties if we apply individually?

No.  A married couple can only receive one Basic STAR exemption, even if you each own property independently.

I have a mobile home; do I have to reapply for the Basic STAR?

Yes, mobile home owners will receive a letter from the State and must reregister for the Basic STAR

If I reapply for the Basic STAR and am told I’m not eligible, what can I do?

You have 45 days to appeal any denial of your request for the Basic STAR exemption to the State Board of Real Property Tax.

If my question isn’t addressed here or I need further information, who can help?

If you need further assistance regarding these changes to the Basic STAR exemption program, you may call the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance at 518-457-2036.