Mike LaFlair – 2nd Ward Councilor

Due to safety concerns be on the lookout as the town recently approved to change the intersection of Westfall Street and Maple Grove Road from a 2-way stop to a 4-way stop.  My thanks to the residents who brought this issue to my attention.

Pudgie’s Pizza starting the Planning Board process recently.  It is to be located at 4401 W. Genesee St.  They are a chain that once had several locations in the region.  One of the unique features of this location is a drive-thru window.  Stay tuned for further information once the approval process is complete.

The developers of the Township 5 project appeared before the Planning Board and provided the following update.  Certain aspects of the project include; a proposed movie theater entertainment center which is approximately the same size and located in the center of the project, a community meeting area, restaurant areas as noted, large retail stores and an office building. This Phase is to be considered Phase I, and is the retail portion. The developers hope to break ground this fall and start building early next year. The intent is to have at least a portion of the retail tenants open for business by fall of 2013.  The developer stated that due to the economy at this point the hotel portion has been pulled.  Potential tenants include: Buffalo Wild Wings, Olive Garden, Texas Longhorn, McDonalds, Community Area (for performance, such as musical and theater), Bank, Movie Theater, Bowling/Diner, Office Complex, Large Retail Tenants, and a gas station.  There also has been movement along Hinsdale Road as one of the homes has been razed.

Please be advised there is no parking on Town Roads 1:00 am to 6:00 am, from December 1st through April 1st.  Further information is available by clicking here:  Winter Parking Regulations

Due to many issues with the provider the website has been unaccessible by myself for the past few months.  I have been assured that the issue has now been cleared up and updates will be available again.

West Genesee Middle School Family Fun Night

Friday, November 2, 2012  7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

“Team Wildcat” vs. the Camillus Police Department

in what will bethe event of the year!

Doors open at 6:40 PM and tip-off is at 7:00 PM. There will also be a book fair, as well as food and drinks.

The November 6th ZBA meeting has been cancelled as there are no applicants.

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PUBLIC HEARING (S) None

PUBLIC COMMENT

SUPERVISOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

COUNCILOR’S COMMENTS \ COMMITTEE REPORTS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

OLD BUSINESS None

NEW BUSINES

1. Set the date, time, and place as November 13, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the Camillus Municipal Building to hold a public hearing to consider overriding the 2% tax cap mandated by New York State.  (Per Finance Committee).
2. Reappoint Erin Foley of 108 Park Way to the Camillus Housing Authority with an expiration date of October 17, 2017.

PUBLIC COMMENT

ADJOURNMENT

Oct.29-31 / November 15-19   Kasson Road West to the Elbridge town line between West Genesee Street and Howlett Hill Road.

November 1-5 /November 20-26 Hinsdale Road West to the VanBuren town line between West Genesee Street and Warners Road / Van Buren Road and Winchell Road.

November 7-9 /Nov.27- 30 Kasson Road East to the Geddes town line between West Genesee Street and Gulf Road.

November 12-14 / December 3-5  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.

Camillus Consolidated Water – Residents will be able to vote on a referendum to abolish the Water Department on Tuesday October 30^th at the Town Hall and have OCWA take over the Camillus territory.  A letter will be sent to all customers explaining the savings but here is brief summary:

• No loss of jobs as all employees will be able to transfer to OCWA.
• No disruption/decrease in service as these same employees will work out of the Camillus. office in addition to the employees already working for OCWA.
• A savings to the Town General tax base of at least $1.16 million over the next ten years.
• Savings of upwards to $47 per quarter based on your assessed value and water usage.
• For every $100,000 in improvements within the Camillus Consolidated Water District, it will cost each resident $.1023 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.  On a typical $150,000 home this will total $15.35.  Under OCWA, the cost increase for the same improvement would be negligible as the cost is spread among the 93, 870 customers.  Keep in mind we have an aging infrastructure.
• The remaining funds in the fund balance should be distributed to existing customers.  This could equate to a $60-$75 check to each customer.

If you would like to see what the potential savings may be for your property just enter your assessment and usage into the spreadsheet I have attached here:  Water Compare Savings