Mike LaFlair – 2nd Ward Councilor

The public Hearing and Items 1,2, 6, and  11 under New Business are all within the 2nd Ward.

PUBLIC HEARING (S)

1. Consider amending the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 60-Traffic and Vehicles, §60.22-Stop Intersections to erect a stop signs and add stop signs in the Country Oaks Subdivision, Section 5:  Pacer Way @ Big Bend Way, Owls Nest Way @ Pacer Way, Big Bend Way at Shetland Place, Turkey Run Lane @ Owls Nest Way and Big Bend Way, Turkey Run Lane @ Pottery Road, Owls Nest Way @ Shetland Place-4 way stop.  (Per Councilor Mike LaFlair)

NEW BUSINESS

1. Accept Viewpoint Lane as a Town Highway.  (Per Councilor, Mike LaFlair)
2. Set the date, time, and place as June 26, 2012 at 7 PM at the Camillus Municipal Building to hold a public hearing to consider amending the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 60-Traffic and Vehicles, §60.22-Stop Intersections to place traffic control devices at the following locations: the intersection of Viewpoint Lane and Barn Swallow Lane.  Stop signs will be required at the SE Corner of Viewpoint Lane and at the SW corner of Barn Swallow Lane and a stop sign will be required on Viewpoint Lane at the intersection with Devoe Road.  (Per Councilor, Mike LaFlair)
3. Accept the low bid from W. F. Saunders & Son, Inc. for stone materials to be used by the Camillus Highway Department.  (Per Highway Superintendent, Mark Pigula)
4. Approve license for a fence in the drainage easement at 410 MacKay Ave.  (Per Councilor, Bill Davern)
5. Approve license for a fence in the drainage easement at 408 MacKay Ave. (Per Councilor, Bill Davern)
6. Approve the refund of $11,489.89 to John Szczech for overpayment to the Country Oaks Sewer District.  (Per Finance Committee)
7. Approve the scope for services from Barton & Loguidice P.C in an amount not to exceed $5,800 to perform the delineation in the area surrounding the Sportsman Club and submit to NYS DEC.  (Per Finance Committee)
8. Authorize Barton & Loguidice, P.C. to do an initial assessment in the amount of $300 for an Indiana Bat issue in the area surrounding the Sportsman Club.  (Per Finance Committee)
9. Authorize Code Enforcement to proceed with property clean up at 103 East Way, TM# 032.-03-10.0 in accordance with Chapter 74- Brush, Grass, Rubbish, and Weeds.  (Per Councilor, Dave Callahan)
10. Authorize Code Enforcement to proceed with property clean up at 331 Gordon Parkway TM# 044.-01-08.0in accordance with Chapter 74- Brush, Grass, Rubbish, and Weeds.  (Per Councilor, Bill Davern)  
11. Authorize Code Enforcement to proceed with property clean up at 103 Golden Meadows Way TM#010.-02-07.0 in accordance with Chapter 74- Brush, Grass, Rubbish, and Weeds. (Per Councilor, Mike LaFlair) 

During our last town board meeting I put forward the following resolution:  Councilor LaFlair moved to authorize Code Enforcement to proceed with property clean up at 105 Thomas Avenue, TM#:  013.-05-10.0, in accordance with Chapter 74-Brush, Grass, Rubbish, and Weeds.  Councilor Salanger seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.

Unfortunately the process for cleaning up abandon properties is a lenghty one but it can be easier if we stay on top of them.  At the same time that this was passed I contacted codes to put a call to the bank holding the lien.  They have agreed to monitor the property and ensure the grass is kept up and the trailer out front that is filled with trash is empty.  Since aesthetics are subjective the only recourse is through Health and Safety violations.  This can only be done if the grass grows above 10″ in height.  Please contact our codes department at 487-8930 if this is an issue at vacant properties.

The Greater Camillus Chamber of Commerce is once again sponsoring “The Sunny Side of Syracuse” with sunflowers.  You can pick up your free package of sunflower seeds at the Camillus Town Hall, one package per person please.

I am happy to announce that the proposed Fine Arts Center has received its necessary approvals from the Zoning Board and will be openning soon.  The business will be located at the former St. Joseph’s Church on Newport Road and will offer lessons in the music and fine arts.  This is a great re-use for an otherwise derelict building and I wish the owners much success.

ONONDAGA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – HOME IMPROVEMENT GRANTS AVAILABLE

Do you live in a home built before 1978?  Are you interested in increasing the value of your home while making it a safer environment for your children, grandchildren, or other visitors under the age of 6?  If you answered “yes” to these questions, and have a current income below 80% of the county median, you may be eligible for a grant to reduce lead-based paint hazards in your home.   (A family of 4 with an annual income below $53,300 meets the guidelines.)

Onondaga County Community Development’s Lead Hazard Reduction Program helps homeowners and landlords by removing lead paint hazards in their properties.  Depending on findings of the Risk Assessment performed at your home, repair work funded by the grant can range from small paint restorations to whole house renovations involving window and door replacement, porch work, siding, trim work, flooring and painting.  The program covers 100% of the lead hazard reduction costs.   

Additionally, for a 25% contribution, homeowners may opt to have general repair work, (roofing, plumbing, electric, etc.), completed at their property.  For more details contact:

Onondaga County Community Development Program

www.ongov.net/cd  or call 435-3558

The following Committee Meetings are scheduled for thursday, May 17 at the Town Hall:

4:30 Finance

5:00 Public Safety/Planning and Zoning

5:30 Public Works

We have many new stop signs being erected in the Country Oaks Development:

• Intersection of Big Bend Way with stop sign on Pacer Way southeast corner
• Intersection of Shetland Place with stop sign on Big Bend Way southwest corner
• Intersection of Owls Nest Way/Big Bend Way with stop sign on Turkey Run Lane southwest corner
• Intersection of Shetland Place/Pacer Way with stop sign on Owls Nest Way southwest corner
• Intersection of Shetland Place/Pacer Way with stop sign on Owls Nest Way northeast corner
• Intersection of Owls Nest Way with stop sign on Shetland Place southeast corner
• Intersection of Owls Nest Way with stop sign on Pacer Way northwest corner

I just received word that Camillus has been awarded a Community Development Grant for handicap doors and a ramp for our Senior Center in the amount of $22,000.  25% is our share which can be accomplished with in-kind service or money.

Here is the agenda for the Planning Board on Monday.  please not item #2 under New Business and #1 under Old Business are in the 2nd Ward.

New Business

1.  Holy Family Church /Bruce MacKnight  TM# 056.-04-01.0

Site Plan Review for Special Use Permit   (shrine accessibility)

2.  Treelanders Tree Service /Fritz Albiker      TM# 007.-03-05.2

Amend Special Use Permit  (addition of new building)

Old Business

1.  Cessna Road Subdivision / John Szczech    TM# 008.-01-09.0

Preliminary Plat/Final Plat

Two addendum items have ben added to tonights agenda.

9. Authorize Code Enforcement to proceed with property clean up at 901 Granger Road TM#049.-10-07.0 in accordance with Chapter 74- Brush, Grass, Rubbish, and Weeds.  (Per Councilor Bill Davern)

 8. Authorize Code Enforcement to proceed with property clean up at 23 Sherry Drive TM#047.-03-04.0 in accordance with Chapter 74- Brush, Grass, Rubbish, and Weeds.  (Per Councilor Bill Davern)