September 15, 2003

At the Regular Meeting of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County, held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on the 15th of September 2003 at 7:30 P.M., there were:

PRESENT:

Mark Rupprecht Supervisor
James Rowley Councilor/Deputy Supervisor
David R. Palmer Councilor
Clarence A. Rycraft Councilor
Naomi Bray Councilor
Damian M. Ulatowski Councilor
Robert L. Edick Councilor
Vivian I. Mason Town Clerk
David Tessier Commissioner of Planning & Development
Robert Germain Town Attorney
Doug Wickman Town Engineer

The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Rupprecht at 7:30 P.M. All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes:

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution approving the Minutes of the Regular Town Board Meeting held on September 3, 2003. Motion was seconded by Councilor Rycraft.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Correspondence/Other Business:

Supervisor Rupprecht stated that there will be a meeting with State Emergency Management Officials regarding disaster planning. He appointed Robert Edick to be involved with the All Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Russ Mitchell asked what the status was regarding the 55 gallon barrels near their development, Clairmont Four-Seasons, which they are concerned about. Supervisor Rupprecht said he would look into it.

Zone Change (SEQR) - Town Board Case #886 - ELDAN HOMES, INC., and BARBET DEVELOPMENT CORP.:

No action taken.

Zone Change (D) - Town Board Case #886 - ELDAN HOMES, INC., and BARBET DEVELOPMENT CORP.:

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution denying the application of ELDAN HOMES, INC., and BARBET DEVELOPMENT CORP., for a change of zone from One-Family Residential (R-1) District to One-Family Residential (R-2) District, on property located at 8171 Morgan Road. (Tax Map No. 069.-01-02.1). Motion was seconded by Councilor Rycraft.

Supervisor Rupprecht commented that the opposition is for technical reasons, the recommendations of the Town Planning Board and Onondaga County Planning Board reiterating how the zoning ordinance reads for an R-2. He said he felt the developer had an interesting project, that this concept is the wave of the future, and he hoped they would pursue the R-1.

Councilor Rycraft said he agreed with the Supervisor. In addition, he feels Section 278 under Town Law would not apply. He sees no scenic and natural qualities to support a Section 278.

Councilor Palmer asked the Supervisor to read the recommendations of the Town Planning Board and the Onondaga County Planning Board.

Councilors Bray, Ulatowski and Edick all concurred with the Supervisor's comments, Councilor Edick adding that he felt the project was too dense.

Supervisor Rupprecht – yes    Councilor Palmer – yes 
Councilor Rowley - yes             Councilor Rycraft – yes
Councilor Bray – yes                 Councilor Ulatowski – yes
Robert L. Edick – yes

Carried.

Zone change (PH) - Town Board Case #883 and Amended - DOMINICK FABRIZIO and CARMELA FABRIZIO:

A public hearing to consider the amended application of DOMINICK FABRIZIO and CARMELA FABRIZIO for a change of zone from Agricultural (A-1) District to Office and Retail Store (C-2) District on property located at 7310 Oswego Road (Tax Map No. 114.-01-38) was opened by the Supervisor. Proof of publication and posting was furnished by the Town Clerk. (Adjourned to this date and time at the September 3rd, 2003 Town Board Meeting.) 

Sara Campbell, the attorney representing the applicant, explained that originally they had been seeking a C-5, but when they appeared before the Planning Board it was suggested that a C-2 zoning would be better, they amended their application. They prepared a traffic study as requested. It was done by Sear Brown, and they determined that the traffic impact would be minor.

Supervisor Rupprecht asked engineer Doug Wickman to give the Board a letter of assessment with regard to the traffic study. He added that he had concerns with traffic impact on the small houses in the vicinity that had businesses in them.

Gordon Stansbury, of Sear Brown, said the projected traffic impact was based on the maximum build out of the parcel, which would allow four potential businesses. In addition there would only be one driveway, the other portion of the lot that abuts Route 57 would be used for drainage detention.

Sara Campbell stated that they cannot commit to anything that could be developed on this parcel, they are zoning this only to make it more saleable.

Supervisor Rupprecht asked if there were any comments or questions and there were none. The Supervisor asked for those in favor, there were four, and for those opposed and there were none. All persons wishing to be heard having been heard the hearing was closed.

Appointment - CLAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC.:

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution approving the appointment of NATHAN J. HAWKER and STEPHANINE A. SARGENT as volunteer members of the CLAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC. Motion was seconded by Councilor Ulatowski.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Appointment - Board of Assessment Review:

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution reappointing JANE HOTZE as a member of the BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW for a term of five (5) years. Said term to expire September 30th, 2008. Motion was seconded by Councilor Palmer.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Project/Agreement - PINE GATE ACRES TRACT, SECTION NO. 12:

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement on behalf of the Town with GREENFIELD HOMES, LLC, for the development of a residential subdivision to be known as PINE GATE ACRES TRACT, SECTION NO. 12. Motion was seconded by Councilor Rycraft.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.



Zone Change (CPH) - Town Board Case #887 - ERICKSON LAND COMPANY, INC., and THOMAS W. CROSBY:

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing October 6th, 2003 commencing at 7:35 P.M., local time to consider the application of ERICKSON LAND COMPANY, INC., and THOMAS W. CROSBY for a change of zone from Agricultural (A-1) District to Shopping Center (C-5) District on property located at 3577 State Route 31. (Tax Map No. 019.-02-29.1) Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Project/Drainage - PINE GATE ACRES TRACT, SECTION NO. 12:

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing October 6th, 2003 commencing at 7:38 P.M., local time to consider a petition for the construction and acquisition of a lateral drainage system located within the Pine Gate Drainage District to be designated and known as "PINE GATE DRAINAGE DISTRICT, CONTRACT NO. 14 LATERAL." (Pine Gate Acres Tract, Section No. 12) Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Project/Sewer - PINE GATE ACRES TRACT, SECTION NO. 12:

Councilor Edick moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing October 6th, 2003 commencing at 7:41 P.M., local time to consider a petition for the construction and acquisition of a lateral sewer system located within the Euclid Sewer District to be designated and known as "EUCLID SEWER DISTRICT, CONTRACT NO. 32 LATERAL." (Pine Gate Acres Tract, Section No. 12) Motion was seconded by Councilor Ulatowski.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Project/Sewer - PINE GATE ACRES TRACT, SECTION NO. 12:

Councilor Edick moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing October 6th, 2003 commencing at 7:44 P.M., local time to consider a petition for the construction and acquisition of a lateral sewer system located within the Euclid Sewer District, Extension No. 7 to be designated and known as "EUCLID SEWER DISTRICT, EXTENSION NO. 1, CONTRACT NO. 3 LATERAL." (Pine Gate Acres Tract, Section No. 12) Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Sewer (Change Order No. 1) HORSESHOE ISLAND SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT:

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution approving Change Order No. 1 for HORSESHOE ISLAND SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT in the amount of $57,492.89 and authorizing the Supervisor to execute same. Motion was seconded by Councilor Rowley.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Sewer (Change Order No. 1) NORTH AREA WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, CONTRACT NO. 1:

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution approving Change Order No. 1 for NORTH AREA WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, CONTRACT NO. 1 in the amount of $14,126.56 and authorizing the Supervisor to execute same. Motion was seconded by Councilor Rowley.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Bid Advertisement - Brush Removal:

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the advertisement of bids for THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF BRUSH FOR CLAY BRUSH REMOVAL DISTRICTS NOS. 2, 3, AND 4 within the Town of Clay. Said bids to be received until October 3rd, 2003, at 11:00 A.M. local time. Motion was seconded by Councilor Rycraft.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Bid Advertisement - Brush Removal:

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the advertisement of bids for THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF BRUSH FOR CLAY BRUSH REMOVAL DISTRICTS NOS. 5, 7, AND 8 within the Town of Clay. Said bids to be received until October 3rd, 2003, at 11:00 A.M. local time. Motion was seconded by Councilor Rycraft.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Appointment:

Supervisor Rupprecht appointed Robert Edick liaison to the North Syracuse School District.

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 P.M. upon motion by Councilor Bray and seconded by Councilor Rowley. Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.


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