Mike LaFlair – 2nd Ward Councilor

There are only a few items on the Agenda, 3 under New Business:

NEW BUSINESS

1. Set the date, time, and place as March 14, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Camillus Municipal Building to consider the 2017 Community Development Block Grant Projects.

2. Effective February 28, 2017 eliminate the Proof of Residency in the Employee Handbook.

3. Appoint John Barrett of 110 Kathleen Terrace to fill the unexpired term of Karen Fruscello on the Camillus Housing Authority with an expiration date of October 26, 2020. (Per Councilor Steve James)

New Business:

None

Old Business

Lawrence and Winchell Roads / Arnold Schmidt TM # 010.-05-31.1
Sketch Plan

5742 Scenic Drive / Jamie Lawrence TM # 020.-03-17.3
Preliminary Plat/Final Plat

121 Topaz Trail / Gary Gasparini TM # 070.-01-20.0
Preliminary Pat

2476 West Genesee Turnpike / Todd Oudemool TM # 023.-02-33.1
Site Plan

Discussion

Town Board Referrals for Zone Changes:

1) Ike Dixon Road, TM # 021.-03-08.1, from R1 Zoning to R3 Zoning
2) Scenic Drive, TM # 020.1-01-01.0, from R2 Zoning to R3 Zoning

Minutes

Correspondence

Comments of Town Officials

Comments of the Attorney

Comments of the Engineer

Comments of the Board Members

Township 5 will add three new tenants over the next month as the office, residential and shopping center continues building out in Camillus.
Petco, a national pet store chain, is scheduled to open its 13,000 square-foot store next to the Movie Tavern later this month or early in March, said Kevin Langan, speaking for Cameron Group LLC, the center’s owner. Here are the other retailers and the dates they are expected to open, Langan said. The Vine & Barrel, a locally owned wine and spirit retailer, is scheduled to open March 8. Teriyaki Madness, a chain that has been called the Chipotle of Japanese food, is scheduled to open March 18. And the Which Craft Bottle Shop may open at the end of March or early April. The Township 5 building boom continues in the spring. Construction begins in early to mid-April on a new 5,000 square-foot medical building and the 90-room tru Hilton hotel, Langan said.

Chairman McMahon recently held a press conference to announce that he is forming a legislature sub-committee charged with reviewing the Consensus Commission’s recommendations. McMahon and fellow legislators oppose the Governor’s proposal to mandate local consolidations. McMahon stated, “We appreciate and applaud the Governor for a renewed focus on Property Taxes, however, we cannot and will not support a top down approach to this issue”.

The Governor has proposed legislation that will strip the Onondaga County Legislature from the policy-making process, a responsibility it has held since the formation of the Onondaga County Charter. This Legislature will oppose any proposal that threatens AIM funding to any municipality in our County.

Towns and villages have been working diligently to share services for years without an Albany mandate or the threat of losing necessary funding. The County has led on this topic as well, most recently authorizing the merger of the Metropolitan Water Board and the Onondaga County Water Authority. McMahon added, “With smart budgeting, making tough choices, a cap on Medicaid growth, as well as consolidations and shared services, the County Legislature and the County Executive have been able to cut property taxes by millions of dollars, establishing a tax rate that is at an all-time low. For us to continue this trend, we need to put the focus on where it needs to be – Unfunded State Mandates. The County has led and our commitment to the State is we will continue to lead and continue to do more, but the State of New York needs to either pay for these mandates directly or allow the County to design its own menu of services for these mandates”.

“I want to thank the Commission and their members for the countless hours they have dedicated to move this debate forward. This report is the beginning of the discussion that policy makers owe to their constituents to have with one another. The County Legislature is this community’s metropolitan government – we represent urban, rural and suburban neighborhoods. We are best positioned to lead in this community discussion and are the only local legislative body that has the legal authority to do so”. The Legislature’s Consensus Sub-Committee will be chaired by Legislator Kevin Holmquist, a former Village Trustee and Town Councilor. They will work with the Consensus Co-Chairs to understand how their recommendations could possibly be implemented. This sub-committee will make recommendations to the legislature on specific proposals we can work towards implementing.

“As Chairman of the Legislature, I believe it is not practical to vote on something for referendum until there is wide-spread agreement on what a new government would look like, its authority and its Charter. Recommendation number 50 does not address these issues and therefore will not receive a vote from the County Legislature in 2017”.

Congratulations to Camillus Parks and Recreations Director Eric Bacon and his staff as the Camillus Park Splash Pad has received the Exceptional Facilities Design Award by Central New York Park & Rec Association and will move on for consideration in the statewide awards.

Due to the President’s Day holiday all town offices are closed. Trash pick-up will be on its normal schedule.

Monday February 27, 2017 6:30 – 8:30 PM West Genesee High School

Our Camillus Community Coalition on Substance Abuse is hosting a resource night for anyone interested in learning more information and working with local agencies on the Heroin and Opioid crisis facing our communities. The Key Note Speaker is Christie Casciano from Channel 9 News.

Other presenters are: Dr. Ross Sullivan from Upstate University Hospital, Beth Hurny the Executive Director at Prevention Network and a guest speaker, Nate C.

This community event is free to the public. Free child care will be provided.

The Camillus Police Department will be collecting any unused, or expired medication for safe disposal as part of this event.

PUBLIC HEARING (S)

1. Consider the formation of the Thompson Landing Lighting District. (Per Councilor Mike LaFlair)

PUBLIC COMMENT

NEW BUSINESS

1. The Town Board of the Town of Camillus, New York (the “Town”) hereby approves a resolution for a project consisting of the purchasing of highway equipment, the cost of which is $375,000.00 pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (the “SEQR Act”) and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto by the Department of Environmental Conservation of the State of New York, being 6 NYCRR Part 617, as amended.

2. Set the date, time, and place as February 28, 2017 at the Camillus Municipal Building to hold a public hearing to consider extending the Fox Chapel Water District to include the property located at 5738 Ike Dixon Road, TM# 022.1-01-15.0 (Per Councilor Eric Hammerle)

3. Set the date, time, and place as March 8, 2017 at the Camillus Municipal Building to hold a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 30, Zoning §1503- Map Amendments to change the zoning from R2 to R3 on TM#20.-1-01-01.0 (Per Councilor Eric Hammerle)

4. Refer zone change from R2 to R3 on TM#20.-1-01-01.0 to the Camillus Planning Board and SOCPA. (Per Councilor Eric Hammerle)

5. Consider the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (the SEQR) for the zone change, R2 to R3, TM#20.-1-01-01.0. (Per Councilor Eric Hammerle)

6. Set the date, time, and place as March 8, 2017 at the Camillus Municipal Building to hold a public hearing to consider amending Chapter 30, Zoning §1503- Map Amendments to change the zoning from R1 to R3 on TM#021.-03-08.1. (Per Councilor Eric Hammerle)

7. Refer zone change from R1 to R3, TM#021.-03-08.1 to the Camillus Planning Board and SOCPA. (Per Councilor Eric Hammerle)

8. Consider the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (the SEQR) for the zone change, R1 to R3, TM#021.-03-08.1. (Per Councilor Eric Hammerle)

9. Approve the donation of $500 to the West Genesee Central School District for the “All Night/After the Ball Party” to be held on Friday, May 12, 2017.

10. Effective February 20, 2017 appoint Adam J. Rivers of Camillus, New York to the part time position of Police Officer for the Camillus Police Department with an hourly rate of $20.26. (Per Personnel Committee)

11. Effective February 20, 2017 appoint Jessica T. Braun of Nedrow, New York to the full time position of Typist 1 for the Camillus Police Department with probationary hourly pay rate of $19.06 with a nine month period of probation. (Per Personnel Committee)

PUBLIC COMMENT

ADJOURNMENT

New Business:
Winchell Road / Arnold Schmidt TM # 010.-05-31.1
Sketch Plan

Scenic Drive / Rolling Meadows TM # 020.1-01-01.0
Sketch Plan

2476 West Genesee Turnpike / Todd Oudemool TM # 023.-02-33.1
Site Plan

Old Business

5399 West Genesee Street / Walmart TM # 066.-01-10.1
Amended Site Plan

Here is the agenda for the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on Tuesday

PUBLIC HEARING
1. Allen Industries, Inc. TM#: 047.-04-16.1
Panda Express
3604 West Genesee Street
Syracuse, New York 13219

Variances: to allow for a 144 sq ft sign depicting a panda head in the interior of the building

2. Preventative Medicine Associates TM#: 065.-04-07.2
5415-A West Genesee Street
Camillus, New York 13031

Area Variance: Solar Panels encroach on front and side yards