Mike LaFlair – 2nd Ward Councilor

The Finance Committee will meet this Thursday, 8:30 am and a Planning & Zoning Committee meeting will follow.  Both meetings will occur at the town hall

Last week the Syracuse-Onondaga County Planning Agency held a meeting at the Town Hall to discuss their Final Draft Plan.  The plan promotes smart growth principles and ways to combat suburban sprawl.  Most of this would appear to come at the expense of growth in Camillus and this was pointed out to SOCPA.  A letter was also drafted stating our position on this issue.

Here is the Agenda for Tuesday’s Board Meeting:

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PUBLIC HEARING (S)

1.  Continuation of Public Hearing to consider chapter 30, Zoning- § 803 Temporary Signs, by adding a new subdivision which will read as follows:  “An A-frame sign with two faces not to exceed 6 sq. ft. erected so that its height does not exceed 4 feet above grade, which advertises the name of the business and or a product or service with or without price which can only be placed at the opening of the business daily and must be removed at the close of business daily.  No balloons, pinwheels, streamers, etc., may be attached to the sign.” (Per Councilor, Bill Davern)

2.  Considering amending Chapter 30-Zoning, §1503-Amendments to the Zoning Map, to change the zoning classification from RR to R1 for the properties located at 2420 Sands Road – TM#:  005.-05-13.0, 2440 Sands Road – TM#:  005.-05-18.0, and 2456 Sands Road – TM#:  005.-05-19.0.  (Per Councilor, Eric Hammerle)

PUBLIC COMMENT

SUPERVISOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

COUNCILOR’S COMMENTS \ COMMITTEE REPORTS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

1.  Execute any and all agreements with the County of Onondaga Department of Transportation regarding the Counties construction projects for Old Route 5, C. R. No. 98 (West Genesee Street) which begins in the Town of Camillus at Munro Road and ends at, but doe not include, New York State 173 in the Town of Camillus, contact number P.I.N. 375417, and authorize supervisor to sign.

2.  Authorize the County of Onondaga the Authority to Perform the Adjustments to Town Water and Sanitary Sewer facilities, and for the Town to agree to maintain the improvements to said facilities upon the completion of work.

4.  Approve the Utility Work Agreement for P.I.N. 375417 and authorize supervisor to sign.

3.  Set the date, time, and place as September 11, 2012 to hold a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. at the Camillus Municipal Building to consider a proposed local law to establish liability upon the owners of dogs, cats, and other pets which when off their owner’s premises cause either personal injuries or property damage.

4.  Set the date, time, and place as September 11, 2012 at 7 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 at 126 Barclay Road, TM# 029.-02-19.0 to enclose a swimming pool that protrudes 10 feet into the front yard.  (Per Councilor, Dick Griffo)

5.  Effective September 30, 2012 appoint Matthew M. Iudice of 807 Granger Road to a five year term on the Assessment Board of Review with an expiration date of September 30, 2017.  (Per Councilor, Bill Davern)

6.  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, 2012 to December 25, 2012.

7.  Approve the watercraft liability coverage on the Erie Canal Boats from Essex Insurance from September 1, 2012 – September 1, 2013 at an annual cost of $5,549.50.  (Per Finance Committee)

8.  Approve the installation of fire hydrant # 13149, Weeping Willow Way, north intersection with Thompson Road, project #9003636 and authorize supervisor to sign.

9.  Approve the installation of fire hydrant #13150, Weeping Willow Way, 375± east of Thompson Road, project #9003636 and authorize supervisor to sign.

10.  Approve the installation of fire hydrant #13151, Weeping Willow Way, south intersection with Thompson Road, project #9003636 and authorize supervisor to sign.

PUBLIC COMMENT

ADJOURNMENT

Here is the planning board Agenda for Monday, August 28 at 7:00:

New Business

3345 Milton Ave / Judson Britton  TM # 046.-04-01.1

Temporary Site Plan Review  (BBQ Pit –seasonal – adjacent to Pete’s Polar Parlor)

Old Business

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

Discussion

Correspondence

Comments of Town Officials

Comments of the Attorney

Comments of the Engineer

Comments of the Board Members

Brush pickup for September will be the week of the 9th and the 23rd.  Please ensure that the brush is kept out of the roadway.

Recent Committee meetings were held and here are the notes.  All board members were present with the exception of J. Salanger and R. Griffo.

Parks: Airport/Aviation Museum Proposal

Camillus was an early county leader in aviation/airport industry.  The first facility in the county was located behind where Reed Webster Park currently is.  A Committee has been formed and they want to erect a small museum to showcase our community’s place in early aviation.  It is proposed to be located in Reed Webster Park.  Tentative architectural renderings are drawn.  The committee is not seeking any funds from the town. They are only seeking town board support to legitimize seeking funding from all other sources.

This plan started in March 2006 as Supervisor was asked to assist for a location for a model and it grew to showcase this missing piece of Camillus history.  A 501(c)3 may be most likely be formed to assist in seeking funds.

Zoning & Planning: A Frame Signs

The town board has been working with local business as there has been a proliferation of A Frame signs recently.  The Planning and Boards, along with our Codes department has worked diligently to clean up the appearance of Geneese Street and we have been asked to assist with the business owners. Currently 18 standard signs already are in existence.  The concerns exist that this could turn in to an unsightly issue if everyone starts to utilize it.   A lenghty discussion ensued and the issue will be discussed at the August 28 Town Board Meeting.

The entrance to the Honeywell remediation site used for trucks adjacent to the NYS Fairgrounds will be temporarily closed during the fair.  The entrance near Airport & Armstrong Rd. will be utilized instead.  Please direct any questions or if there are concerns to Craig Milburn at 552-9784.  If you feel uncomfortable calling or you feel that you are not getting an appropriate response please let me know and Iwill intercede.

Its hard to beleive but the 2013 Town Budget sessions are about to begin.  I feel very comfortable in this arena as I have experience in municipal budgets (as well as familiarity with FD budgeting), capital projects and multi-million dollar budgeting.  Once the dates for early September are confirmed I will post them.  The goal is to have these on a weekly basis.

Here is the agenda for the Friends of Camillus Park meeting for this Thursday:

1.  Welcome

2. Minutes of July meeting .  Additions or corrections.

3.  Eric Bacon, Director of Camillus Parks and Recreation – on vacation

4.  Remarks from Dave Callahan, 6th Ward Councilor

5.  Margarita Party – Thanks to all for attending – had a great time.

6.  Presentation of Executive Summary to Senior Club of Camillus, Monday, August 6.

New Business:

7.  Fall Clean Up Day/s.  Plan will be determined after September 5, 2012

• Chairperson Jim Gleason
• We are be looking for volunteers and suggestions for the events.

8.  Volunteers and suggestions for a door to door campaign to deliver flyers to the surrounding neighbors of the park asking for cooperation to keep the park free of debris.

• Suggestion request local merchants (Home Depot, Lowes, WalMart, etc)

donate yard waste bags to be handed out with the flyers?

• Volunteers.

9.  SUNY ESF students return.

10.  Further comments and/or suggestions as we proceed.

11.  September meeting, Thursday, September 27,  2012

Here is the agenda for tomorrow’s meeting, please note item #2 is located in the 2nd Ward:

Public Hearings

1.   Karl Caputo        TM#: 041.-01-51.0

      205 Danbury Drive   Syracuse, NY 13219

Area Variance: Would like to have a shed located at the end of the driveway.  As per Town of Camillus Code Article:VI, Sec.600-H: No accessory building may be situated in front of the rear of the principal building. 

2. Carie Robson   TM#: 058.-03-08

108 Robinhood Lane   Camillus, NY 13031

Area Variance: Would like to build a 6’ x 12’ Mudroom on south side of the house.

3. Pam Woollis    TM#: 015.-04-12.2

    5998 Belle Isle Road     Syracuse, NY 13209

 Interpretation: Article XI, Sec. 1101 – Reviewing Mr. Price’s interpretation of code.  Applicant would like to add a fifth apartment in a vacant space.

 Comments of the Public

 Comments of Town Officials

 Old Business

 New Business

 Minutes of Previous Meeting:  August 7, 2012

Vouchers

Correspondence

Comments of the Board

Decisions:

1.   Karl Caputo     TM#: 041.-01-51.0

      205 Danbury Drive    Syracuse, NY 13219

Area Variance: Would like to have a shed located at the end of the driveway.  As per Town of Camillus Code Article:VI, Sec.600-H: No accessory building may be situated in front of the rear of the principal building.

2. Carie Robson         TM#: 058.-03-08

    108 Robinhood Lane   Camillus, NY 13031

Area Variance: Would like to build a 6’ x 12’ Mudroom on south side of the house

3. Pam Woollis    TM#: 015.-04-12.2

    5998 Belle Isle Road  Syracuse, NY 13209

Interpretation: (Article XI, Sec. 1101) – Reviewing Mr. Price’s interpretation of code.  Applicant would like to add a fifth apartment in a vacant space.

Adjournment