January 5, 2004

At the Organizational and Regular Meeting of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County, held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on the 5th of January, 2004 at 7:00 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

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ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
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The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Rupprecht at 7:00 P.M. All present joined in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Official Rules of Procedure - Roberts Rules of Order:

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution that Roberts Rules of Order be the official rules of procedures at Town Board Meetings, subject to the Rules provided by the Town Law and like Statutes which shall prevail (except that there shall be no second reading of resolutions at Town Board Meetings unless the same is requested, and that there shall be no votes taken when the question of a pending resolution is called unless an objection is stated to voting upon such resolution forthwith). Motion was seconded by Councilor Ulatowski.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Meetings:

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution establishing the first and third Mondays of each month as the meeting nights for Town Board Meetings, and 7:30 P.M., local time, as the hour of commencement. Motion was seconded by Councilor Edick.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

GENERAL COMMITTEE appointment by the Supervisor: 

Special Districts - Councilperson Palmer
Finance Councilperson - Rycraft
Parks, Recreation & Human Resources - Councilperson Palmer
Public Safety - Councilperson Rowley
Highway & Public Works - Councilperson Ulatowski
Planning & Development - Councilperson Bray
Zoning Board of Appeals - Councilperson Bray
Personnel - Supervisor Rupprecht
Industrial Development - Councilpersons Rycraft, Ulatowski & Edick
Building - Councilperson Edick
Recreation Facilities & Grants Special Committee - Councilpersons, Palmer, Rycraft & Ulatowski
Liaison No. Syracuse School District - Councilperson Edick
Liaison Liverpool School District - Councilperson Rowley

Salaries - Town Personnel:

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution that the annual salaries for the Town Personnel for 2004 be established as follows:

Supervisor ---------------------------------------------------- $41,616 
Deputy Supervisor ------------------------------------------ $10,514
Councilpersons ---------------------------------------------- $ 9,503
Judges --------------------------------------------------------- $29,123
Commissioner of Recreation & Human Resources -- $41,479
Commissioner of Finance --------------------------------- $22,504
Commissioner of Planning & Development ----------- $55,000
Commissioner of Public Safety --------------------------- $55,420
Town Clerk --------------------------------------------------- $38,000
Receiver of Taxes -------------------------------------------- $38,000 
Assessor ------------------------------------------------------- $45,533
Highway Superintendent ---------------------------------- $58,779
Water Superintendent -------------------------------------- $43,615

Motion was seconded by Councilor Ulatowski.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Appointment:

Appointment of Councilperson James Rowley as Deputy Supervisor by the Supervisor. 

Appointment/Special Districts:

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution appointing the Supervisor as Administrator of Special Districts. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Appointment - Association of Towns Delegate & Alternate Delegate:

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution approving the annual membership of the Town of Clay in the Association of Towns and payment of the annual dues in the amount of $1,500.00. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution appointing Councilperson Rycraft delegate to the Association of Towns. Motion was seconded by Councilor Ulatowski.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution appointing Councilperson Ulatowski alternate delegate to the Association of Towns. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Authorization - Check signing:

Councilor Bray moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Deputy Supervisor to sign checks drawn on Town funds in the absence of the Supervisor. Motion was seconded by Councilor Ulatowski.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Town Engineers:

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution that C & S Engineers, Inc., be retained by the Town of Clay to perform such services as the Town Board, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals may require, for a term of two years. Motion was seconded by Councilor Edick.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution that C & S Engineers, Inc., be retained by the Town of Clay to perform such Special District services as the Town may require and authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an annual contract with said firm. Motion was seconded by Councilor Rowley.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Town Engineers to update the "Town of Clay Zoning Map" annually, with payment for same to be authorized from the General Fund of the Town of Clay. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Attorneys:

Councilor Edick moved the adoption of a resolution retaining Germain & Germain as attorneys for the Town of Clay, for a term of two years. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution retaining S. Mark Grobosky as attorney for the Zoning Board of Appeals, to receive $7,165.00 for the Zoning Board of Appeals work for the year 2004. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution retaining Scott Chatfield as attorney for the Planning Board, to receive $12,033.00 for the Planning Board work for the year 2004. Motion was seconded by Councilor Edick.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Bank Designation:

Councilor Edick moved the adoption of a resolution designating the following as the official 2004 depository banks for the Town of Clay: M & T Bank; The J. P. Morgan Chase Bank; Key Bank National Association; Fleet National Bank; BSB Bank & Trust Company; Alliance Bank, N.A.; and Westchester BOCES-MBIA - pooled cash investment program (class) or successors. Motion was seconded by Councilor Rowley.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.
Newspaper Designation:

Councilor Bray moved the adoption of a resolution designating the Syracuse Post Standard as the official Town Newspaper for 2004 and designating the Star News and Liverpool-Salina Review as an additional newspaper for the publication of legal notices. Motion was seconded by Councilor Edick.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Appointments:

Councilor Bray moved the adoption of a resolution appointing Owen P. Honors as Commissioner of Public Safety for a term of two years. Motion was seconded by Councilor Rowley.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution appointing William C. Weaver as Highway Superintendent for a term of two years. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Councilor Bray moved the adoption of a resolution appointing David Tessier as Commissioner of Planning & Development for a term of two years. Motion was seconded by Councilor Palmer.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution appointing John Shehadi as Commissioner of Finance for a term of two years. Motion was seconded by Councilor Edick.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution appointing Wayne Morris as Commissioner of Recreation and Human Resources for a term of two years. Motion was seconded by Councilor Palmer.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution appointing Greg Root as Water Superintendent for a term of two years. Motion was seconded by Councilor Edick.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.
Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution appointing Michael Ploski as Dog/Animal Control Officer for the year 2004. Motion was seconded by Councilor Rycraft.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Councilor Bray moved the adoption of a resolution appointing Ferdinand Lepinske to a term of seven years on the Planning Board. Said term to expire December 31st, 2010. Motion was seconded by Councilor Palmer.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried. 

Councilor Edick moved the adoption of a resolution appointing, Eugene Young to a term of five years on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Said term to expire December 31st, 2008. Motion was seconded by Councilor Ulatowski.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution appointing Allen Kovac, as Chairman of the Planning Board for the year 2004. Motion was seconded by Councilor Ulatowski.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution appointing Arthur Fennhahn, as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the year 2004. Motion was seconded by Councilor Edick.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried. 

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution appointing Ferdinand Lepinski, as Town Historian for the year 2004. Motion was seconded by Councilor Palmer.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution appointing Edward C. Koolakian for a term of five years as a member of the Board of Ethics, pursuant to Ethics Law, Chapter 22, Article IV, Board of Ethics. Motion was seconded by Supervisor Rupprecht.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

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REGULAR MEETING 
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Approval of Minutes:

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution approving the Minutes of the December 15th, 2003 Regular Town Board meeting and the December 23rd, 2003 Special Town Board Meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilor Palmer.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Correspondence/Other Business:

Supervisor Rupprecht gave an overview of the Building Permit figures for 2002 and 2003. He noted that the number of applications is down, but the values for these projects are up.

Russ Mitchell voiced some observations regarding the Planning Board. He feels the Planning Board should have the information seven days before the public hearings, rather than be surprised by additional input.

June Baycura said that she felt the highway department is doing a great job. She also stated that she feels the Planning Board should have information ahead of time so that they are prepared to make decisions.

Supervisor Rupprecht said he would pass their concerns along to the Planning Board, but when a public hearing is advertized, the board must proceed with the hearing. He further commented that when boards need more time to review new information, they can always adjourn to another date so that they have time to look it over.

Zone Change (SEQR) - Town Board Case #891- INSTALLATIONS UNLIMITED OF C.N.Y., INC., and RONALD BOUKAIR:

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution that the application of INSTALLATIONSUNLIMITED OF C.N.Y., INC., and RONALD BOUKAIR for a change of zone from Gasoline Service Facilities (C-4) District to Shopping Center (C-5) District on property located at 3812 Brewerton Road. (Tax Map No. 118.-01-09.1) is an unlisted action with a completed EAF and involves no other permit granting agency outside the Town. The proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment and therefore does not require the preparation of an EIS. (Recommendation by the Commissioner of Planning & Development is that said project does not require the preparation of an EIS.) Motion was seconded by Councilor Palmer.

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

Zone Change (A) - Town Board Case #891- INSTALLATIONS UNLIMITED OF C.N.Y., INC., and RONALD BOUKAIR:

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution approving the application of INSTALLATIONS UNLIMITED OF C.N.Y., INC., and RONALD BOUKAIR for a change of zone from Gasoline Service Facilities (C-4) District to Shopping Center (C-5) District on property located at 3812 Brewerton Road. (Tax Map No.118.-01-09.1) Motion was seconded by Councilor Rycraft.

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

Zone Change - Town Board Case # 889 - JOLU DEVELOPMENT COMPANY and JOHN G. TOOLEY and ALEXANDER J. TOOLEY:

A public hearing to consider the application of JOLU DEVELOPMENT COMPANY and JOHN G. TOOLEY and ALEXANDER J. TOOLEY for a change of zone from Agricultural (A-1) District to One-Family Residential (R-1) District on property located at 5401- 5501 State Route. 31, being the northwest corner of Route 31 and the Town of Clay/Cicero town line (Tax Map No. 051.-01-02.1) was opened by the Supervisor. Proof of publication and posting was furnished by the Town Clerk. (Adjourned to this date and time at the November 17th, 2003 Town Board Meeting.)

Supervisor Rupprecht explained that at a previous public hearing the Board had requested a traffic study to be delivered before this hearing tonight. The Board has not yet received one.

No one was present to represent the applicant.

Commissioner Tessier stated that he had not received any correspondence nor a phone call from the applicant regarding their attendance at this public hearing.

Supervisor Rupprecht asked if there were any comments or questions from the Board or the audience and there were none.

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution adjourning the public hearing to March 1, 2004, to commence at 7:35 P.M. local time. Motion was seconded by Councilor Palmer.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Budget (reopening) - 2004 TOWN OF CLAY WATER BUDGET:

A public hearing to reopen the 2004 TOWN OF CLAY WATER BUDGET in order to discuss the rate increase to the Town by Onondaga County Water Authority and to consider a RATE INCREASE accordingly was opened by the Supervisor. Proof of publication and posting was furnished by the Town Clerk.

Supervisor Rupprecht explained that during the budget discussion the Onondaga County Water Authority lead the Town to believe that they would be increasing their cost of water to the Town by three to five percent. However, they are increasing it to fifteen percent. The budget adopted by the Town will not accommodate that increase.

Councilor Palmer further explained that the Town had approved the water budget with a set rate of ten percent. The intent now is to raise that rate to fifteen percent for residential and commercial use and five percent for industrial use. The cost to these users will still be less than the OCWA rates to their customers.

Supervisor Rupprecht asked if there were any comments or questions and there were none. All persons wishing to be heard having been heard the hearing was closed.

Zoning (A) - Ordinance 2004-01 (amending Chapter 30):

Councilor Palmer moved the adoption of a resolution approving proposed Ordinance 2004-01 Amending Chapter 230, entitled 'ZONING', §230.7, R-1 One-Family Residential Districts, Paragraph B(6), §230.8, R-1 A One-Family Residential Districts, Paragraph B(6), §230.9, R-1B One-Family Residential Districts, Paragraph B(6), and §230.10, R-2 One-Family Residential Districts, Paragraph B(6), by deleting the words "1,000 square feet" and adding in its place the words "2,000 square feet per lot" within each of the aforementioned residential zoning districts to the Code of the Town of Clay." The purpose of this amendment is to increase the square footage per lot within each of the above residential districts for park and recreation area from not less than 1,000 square feet to not less than 2,000 square feet. Motion was seconded by Councilor Ulatowski.

Councilor Palmer presented a Findings Statement:

Whereas, the Town of Clay has experienced rapid growth in residential population over the last 20 years, and has experienced greater demand for recreational opportunity. The demand has created serious inadequacy of park/recreation facilities within the Town. The development of open space into residential subdivisions has resulted in even less open spaces suitable for park/recreation lands.

The Town Board is attempting to address the inadequacy in a comprehensive and considered manner. In fact, the Town has preformed several studies of park lands use within the Town, including: 1} Study 11/27 & 12/14/1978; 2} Updates 9/1985; 3} New Fee Study - Onondaga 0-$400/lot

In order to address the recreational needs of one town, the Board concluded it is necessary to increase the fees charger to developers of new residential subdivisions to $500/lot or 2000 square feet/lot to more reasonably address the inadequacy.

Motion was seconded by Councilor Ulatowski.

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

Zoning - Local Law No. 1 of the Year 2004 (PH):

Councilor Palmer moved the adoption of a resolution approving proposed "Local Law No. 1 of the Year 2004 amending Chapter 105 entitled 'FEES', §105-4, Schedule of Fees', 'A. Fees derived from Code Sections', 'Chapter 230, Zoning, §§230-7B(6), 230-8B(6) 230-9B(6) and 230-106(6)' under Subject -'Fee in lieu of park and recreation area', and under Fee, deleting the present words '$300.00 per lot' and adding the words '$500.00 per lot' to the Code of the Town of Clay. The purpose of this Local Law is to establish such increase and set forth the per lot fee of $500.00 for the in lieu of park and recreation areas.

As previously stated by Councilor Palmer, the following Findings Statement:

Whereas, the Town of Clay has experienced rapid growth in residential population over the last 20 years, and has experienced greater demand for recreational opportunity. The demand has created serious inadequacy of park/recreation facilities within the Town. The development of open space into residential subdivisions has resulted in even less open spaces suitable for park/recreation lands.

The Town Board is attempting to address the inadequacy in a comprehensive and considered manner. In fact, the Town has preformed several studies of park lands use within the Town, including: 1} Study 11/27 & 12/14/1978; 2} Updates 9/1985; 3} New Fee Study - Onondaga 0-$400/lot

In order to address the recreational needs of one town, the Board concluded it is necessary to increase the fees charges to developers of new residential subdivisions to $500/lot or 2000 square feet/lot to more reasonably address the inadequacy.

Motion was seconded by Councilor Ulatowski.

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

Councilor Rycraft left the Board.

Agreement - CENTRAL NEW YORK SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS:

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement on behalf of the Town with the CENTRAL NEW YORK SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS for the year 2004 for the disposition and treatment of animals, including a fee schedule for such services, subject to approval by the Town Attorney as to form and content. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Zone Change (CPH) - Town Board Case #893 - WESTLAKE DEVELOPMENT, LLC, and CROSS OF CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH:

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing January 21st, 2004, commencing at 7:35 P.M., local time, to consider the application of WESTLAKE DEVELOPMENT, LLC, and CROSS OF CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH for a change of zone from Agricultural (A-1) District to Office and Retail Store (C-2) District, on property located at 8131 Soule Road. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Councilor Rycraft took his place on the Board.

Zone Change (CPH) - Town Board Case #894 - L.R.C., LLC:

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing January 21st, 2004, commencing at 7:38 P.M., local time, to consider the application of L.R.C., LLC, for a change of zone from Gasoline Service Facilities (C-4) District to Office and Retail Store (C-2) District, on property located at 7666 Morgan Road. Motion was seconded by Councilor Edick.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Contract (amendment) - County of Onondaga:

Councilor Bray moved the adoption of a resolution amending Contract No. 45796, dated December 18,1995, which was amended on June 15, 1999, March 26, 2002 and April 28, 2003, between the Town of Clay and County of Onondaga by extending the term from 12/01/03 through 12/31/04 and authorizing the Supervisor to execute same. Motion was seconded by Councilor Ulatowski.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Supervisor Rupprecht left the Board.

Fire Hydrants - Lawton Valley Hunt Tract, Section No. 10:

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the installation of three (3) fire hydrants in the Lawton Valley Hunt Water Supply District and authorizing the Supervisor to execute the OCWA fire hydrant application (Lawton Valley Hunt). (Lawton Valley Hunt Tract, Section No. 10, Fire Hydrants Nos. 10386, 10387 and 10388.) Motion was seconded by Councilor Edick.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Lighting - HUNTER RUNNE LIGHTING DISTRICT:

Councilor Edick moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the installation of thirteen (13) 100-watt high-pressure sodium light fixtures mounted on 16' fiberglass embedded poles with underground wiring, within the HUNTER RUNNE TRACT to be located as shown on the proposal from Niagara Mohawk under date of December 11, 2003, which is on file in the Town Clerk's Office. The estimated annual cost of $3,250.00 is to be charged to the HUNTER RUNNE LIGHTING DISTRICT. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Supervisor Rupprecht took his place on the Board.

Lighting - QUARRY POINTE LIGHTING DISTRICT:

Councilor Edick moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the installation of three (3) 100-watt high-pressure sodium light fixtures mounted on 16' fiberglass embedded poles with underground wiring, within the QUARRY POINTE TRACT to be located as shown on the proposal from Niagara Mohawk under date of December 11, 2003, which is on file in the Town Clerk's Office. The estimated annual cost of $750.00 is to be charged to the QUARRY POINTE LIGHTING DISTRICT. Motion was seconded by Councilor Ulatowski.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Lighting - CHERRINGTON EAST LIGHTING DISTRICT:

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the installation of a 100-watt high-pressure sodium cobra head to be installed on Niagara Mohawk Power's overhead facilities at the intersection of Huntingcreek Drive and Partridge Way within CHERRINGTON EAST TRACT as shown on the proposal from Niagara Mohawk under date of December 11, 2003, which is on file in the Town Clerk's Office. The estimated annual cost of $100.00 is to be charged to the CHERRINGTON EAST LIGHTING DISTRICT. Motion was seconded by Councilor Edick.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Election Districts - Year 2004:

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution approving the Town of Clay Election Districts and designated Polling Places for the Year 2004 as shown on a list on file in the Town Clerk's Office. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Meeting (cancellation & rescheduling)):

Councilor Edick moved the adoption of a resolution canceling the regularly scheduled January 19th, 2004 Town Board Meeting and rescheduling same to January 21st, 2004, due to Martin Luther King Holiday. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Meeting (cancellation):

Councilor Edick moved the adoption of a resolution canceling the regularly scheduled February 16th, 2004 Town Board Meeting, due to the Association of Towns Meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilor Ulatowski.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Project/Sewer (CPH) - Hickory Hill Golf Course – Essig Family LLC:

Councilor Edick moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing January 21st, 2004, commencing at 7:41 P.M., local time, to consider the creation of a sewer district to be designated and known as "BELGIUM SEWER DISTRICT." (Hickory Hill Golf Course – Essig Family LLC) Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Pensions:

Councilor Bray moved the adoption of a resolution Memorializing the Governor, State Legislature and State Comptroller to phase-in any necessary increases in pension costs over a period of ten years and to consider other actions that will result in lower and more stable taxpayer-supported pension costs in the future and to forward a certified copy of same to the Governor's Office, the New York State Legislature Representative and New York State Comptroller and to all others deemed necessary and proper. Copy of formal resolution will be on file in the Town Clerk's Office. Motion was seconded by Councilor Ulatowski.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Zone Change (SEQR) - Town Board Case # 889 - JOLU DEVELOPMENT COMPANY and JOHN G. TOOLEY and ALEXANDER J. TOOLEY:

Councilor Rycraft moved the adoption of a resolution that the application of JOLU DEVELOPMENT COMPANY and JOHN G. TOOLEY and ALEXANDER J. TOOLEY for a change of zone from Agricultural (A-1) District to One-Family Residential (R-1) District on property located at 5401- 5501 State Route. 31, being the northwest corner of Route 31 and the Town of Clay/Cicero town line (Tax Map No. 051.-01-02.1) is a Type 1 action which involves other permit granting agency outside the Town to whom notification must be given that a lead agency must be designated within 30 days. The Town Board proposes that without dissent from another agency the lead agency designated will be the Clay Town Board. Motion was seconded by Councilor Palmer.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Budget - 2004 Town of Clay Water:

Councilor Palmer moved the adoption of a resolution amending the 2004 Town of Clay Water Budget to include a water rate increases: Residential - 15% total; Commercial - 15% total; and Industrial - 5% total. All to be effective January 1, 2004. Motion was seconded by Councilor Rycraft.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 P.M. upon motion by Councilor Bray and seconded by Councilor Rowley. Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Carried.







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