Mike LaFlair – 2nd Ward Councilor

Here is a copy of the report the town commissioned in regards to the second opinion for the Onondaga Lake dredging monitoring system.   Minnich & Scotto Rpt

In a follow up to last month’s resolution regarding the issues related to the lake dredging.  Here is a copy of the press release:

            It was recently brought to the attention of the Camillus Town Board that residents of the Golden Meadows Subdivision last fall experienced recurring nose bleeds, burning throats and nasal passages, tearing eyes, headaches, nausea and other allergic reactions.  That coupled with the recurring obnoxious odors of last fall has convinced the Board that the Honeywell remediation project at the SCA on Wastebed 13 maybe endangering the health of those residents and it could possibly be due to the migration off site of VOC’s that have not been identified by the monitoring protocol in use.  It has also recently been brought to the Boards attention that there may be a better and more precise monitoring protocol available.  Therefore the Town has hired Minnich and Scotto of Freehold, New Jersey, a scientifically based consulting firm which focuses strictly on providing specialized air quality and meteorological analyses and services.  This organization will perform a comprehensive review of all relevant background data and evaluate the accuracy and the usefulness of the existing monitoring of VOC’s and also recommend a better and more appropriate monitoring protocol if there is such available.  The report of these experts will be available sufficiently in advance of the Spring startup of pumping operations to be implemented by DEC pursuant to its obligation to insure that there is no hazard to human health and its Court mandated oversight of Honeywell’s operations.

            The residents of Golden Meadows have been subjected to obnoxious odors and a concern that they are exposed to health hazardous levels of VOC’s.  Now is the time to eliminate all of that consternation by the obvious need for a second opinion of qualified experts which the Camillus Town Board has commissioned by engaging Minnoch and Scotto.

Survey – SUNY ESF is working with the Town of Camillus & Geddes, regional planning experts, and the community to develop a conceptual plan for additional recreational opportunities in our community that could connect to the Loop the Lake Trail and the Erie Canal Trail.  The plan will encompass up to 10% of the 660 acres of former industrial property off of Airport and Armstrong Roads.  A community survey is being mailed out with a pre-paid envelope and I encourage all to participate in helping to shape the future of our region.

The April 2 ZBA meeting has been cancelled as there are no applicants.

 For those of you that live in the Solvay School District they have modified income levels for senior citizens so that more will qualify for school tax exemptions & reductions in their future school tax bills.  Qualifying incomes up to $37,400 will now be included.  The sliding scale of exemption percentages and corresponding income levels to qualify is as follows:

Questions for applying or any other questions about exemptions or property assessments should be to Celeste Karakas, Town Assessor 487-7574

The scheduled presentation has been cancelled due to a conflict.  Once the event is rescheduled I will pass along the information.

There will be a presentation on Tuesday, April 23, 6:00 in the upstairs Board Room on the report for County Executive Joanie Mahoney and the Onondaga County Legislature entitled “Citizen Visions on Shaping the Future of Onondaga Lake”.  F.O.C.U.S. Greater Syracuse reviewed 54 reports scanning 84 years, interviewed over 100 individuals, held 3 forums, and analyzed 1,100 surveys to prepare this comprehensive study.  All are welcome to attend and please share this with anyone you think may be interested.  Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or would like a copy of the report.

On Tuesday, March 26, there will be a meeting at 6:00 in the upstairs board room to discuss the (PUD) Affordable Senior Housing.

Below is the Agenda for the Planning Board.  The sole item under are the second Old Business is within the 2nd Ward.

Old Business

(applicant request due to conflict with other town meeting)

Affordable Senior Housing  TM # 037.-01-02.1 (etc)

South Side of Milton Ave West  (Site Plan)

New Business

5399 W. Genesee Street/Bend. Development Co/Applebee’s      

 TM # 066.-01-10.1  Amended Site Plan  (sign renovation)

Old Business

Waterbridge/John Szczech    TM # 006.1-01-01.1

(Construction Drawings)

The Agenda items are below.  Items # 1-2 under Public Hearings are within the 2nd Ward.

PUBLIC HEARING (S)

1. Consider the formation of a drainage district for the Thompson Landing Subdivision.
2. Consider the formation of a Sanitary Sewer District for the Thompson Landing Subdivision.
3. Consider the formation of a Water District for Little Farm Lane.

NEW BUSINESS

1. The Town of Camillus adopts the Multi Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for Onondaga County and authorizes the Supervisor to sign.
2. Approve the release of the drainage system security for Breed Meadows Subdivision in the amount of $5,150.  (Per Barton & Loguidice)
3. Approve the release of the erosion control security for Breed Meadows Subdivision in the amount of $7,250.  (Per Barton & Loguidice)
4. The date, time, and place as April 9, 2013 at 7 PM at the Camillus Municipal Building to hold a public hearing to consider changing the zoning classification TM#: 037.-01-12.1 from R-3 to PUD for the Affordable Senior Housing Application.
5. Refer the refer zone change for TM: 37.-01-12.1 to SOCPA.

There will be an addendum on Monday or Tuesday in regards to amending resolution number 60 dated February 14, 2012 (see below) regarding the Affordable Senior Housing Project.  We are waiting for additional information.  Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Resolution #60

Councilor Callahan moved to amend the Camillus Municipal Code Chapter 30-Zoning, §1503-Amendments to the Zoning Map, the purpose of which is to change the zoning classification of3877 Milton Avenue, TM#: 037.-01-02.1, from R3 to a PUD made up of 22 single family lots,29 townhouse lots, 126 senior apartments, and recreational/open space as depicted on thesubmitted map. Councilor Davern seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.

The next clean up day for the Friends of Camillus Park is scheduled for Sunday, APril 21.  More details to follow.