January 19, 2005

At the Regular Meeting of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County, held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on the 19th of January, 2005 at 7:30 P.M., there were:

PRESENT:
Mark Rupprecht           Supervisor
James Rowley              Councilor/Deputy Supervisor
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

ABSENT:
David R. Palmer           Councilor

The meeting was called to order by Supervisor Rupprecht at 7:30 P.M. 

Councilor Ulatowski welcomed the Weebloes Pack 10 Cub Scouts to the meeting. They led all those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes:

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution approving the Minutes of the Organizational and Regular Town Board Meeting held on January 3, 2005 and a Special Meeting held on January 7, 2005. Motion was seconded by Councilor Edick.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Correspondence/Other Business:

A cub scout addressed the Supervisor, asking whether large inflatable pools need a permit and Supervisor explained that certain sizes require permits and went into some detail. Another cub scout asked where the leaf and grass clippings go that the Town collects, and the Supervisor said that much of it gets put through a wood chipper and made into mulch, which is put in the old Town Hall parking lot for residents to help themselves to.

Dave Arnold commented on the Horseshoe Island Sewer system and that not many homes have hooked up to it. He particularly feels the residents on the river should connect to it rather than dump sewage into the river.

Zone change (PH) - Town Board Case #911 - SAM’S REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST and SAM’S CLUB:

A public hearing to consider the application of SAM’S REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST and SAM’S CLUB for a change of zone from Shopping Center (C-5) District to Gasoline Service Facilities (C-4) District on a portion of premises located at 3895 State Route 31,
consisting of only 0.678 acres, more or less of 16.27 acres, part of Tax Map No. 021.-01-03.3 was opened by the Supervisor. Proof of publication and posting was furnished by the Town Clerk.

The applicant was not present. Commissioner Tessier gave a brief overview of their request via a power point slide show of maps. The Planning Board and the Onondaga County Planning Board agreed that the existing internal roads are inadequate for the proposed use.

Councilor Ulatowski proposed that they turn the gas facility sideways.

Councilor Bray noted that a variance is needed for the present proposal. Commissioner Tessier explained that they have gone before the Zoning Board of Appeals requesting the elimination of parking places. The Supervisor suggested that Sam’s Club pave behind the building for
parking for their employees; perhaps they wouldn’t need the variance.

Supervisor Rupprecht asked if there were any further comments or questions and there were none. All persons wishing to be heard having been heard, the Supervisor closed the hearing, noting that the hearing will have to be re-advertised.

Bid Advertisement/Highway - NEW CATCH BASIN:

No action taken.

Assessment/Certiorari (settlement) - VERIZON OF NEW YORK, INC.:

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution approving the settlement of VERIZON OF NEW YORK, INC., (formerly New York Telephone Company) v. Town of Clay, et al (103 Ferguson Avenue, Tax Map No. 003.- 03-15.0) certiorari action for tax year 2004/05 as
follows: Petitioner has agreed upon a reduction in the assessment from $34,600.00 to $22,300.00 for assessment roll year 2005 and waives the right to any and all tax assessment refunds for Town, County and School Taxes with respect to the 2004 tax assessment roll and further authorizing the Town Attorney to execute the Stipulation therefore. Motion was seconded by Councilor Rycraft.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Agreement/Project - ASHLEY LANDING SUBDIVISION:

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement on behalf of the Town with KRISTINE ASHLEY for the development of ASHLEY LANDING SUBDIVISION (Developer Agreement to construct Ashley Landing
Subdivision). Motion was seconded by Councilor Rycraft.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Project/Special Districts (drainage) (CPH) - ASHLEY LANDING SUBDIVISION:

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing February 7th, 2005 commencing at 7:35 P.M., local time, to consider a Petition for the creation of a drainage district within the Town of Clay to be designated and known as “ASHLEY LANDING  DRAINAGE DISTRICT” and for the construction and acquisition of a lateral drainage system therein to be designated and known as “ASHLEY LANDING DRAINAGE DISTRICT, CONTRACT NO. 1 LATERAL”(Ashley Landing Subdivision). Motion was seconded by Councilor Ulatowski.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Project/Special Districts (water) (CPH) - ASHLEY LANDING SUBDIVISION:

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing February 7th, 2005 commencing at 7:38 P.M., local time, to consider a Petition for the creation of a water supply district within the Town of Clay to be designated and known as “ASHLEY LANDING
WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT”(Ashley Landing Subdivision). Motion was seconded by Councilor Rowley.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Project/Special Districts (lighting) (CPH) - ASHLEY LANDING SUBDIVISION:

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing February 7th, 2005, commencing at 7:41P.M., local time, to consider a Petition for the creation of a lighting district within the Town of Clay to be designated and known as “ASHLEY LANDING LIGHTING DISTRICT”(Ashley Landing Subdivision). Motion was seconded by Councilor Edick.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M. upon motion by Councilor Bray and seconded by Councilor Rowley. Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.




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