February 7, 2005

At the Regular Meeting of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County, held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on the 7th of February, 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
Douglas Wickman         Town Engineer

ABSENT:
David R. Palmer           Councilor

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 January 19, 2005. Motion was seconded by Councilor Edick.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Correspondence/Other Business:

The Supervisor said the Town has been getting comments regarding the proposed new zoning ordinance.

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

A public hearing 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) was opened by the Supervisor. Proof of publication and posting was furnished by the Town Clerk.

Douglas Wickman, the Town Engineer, gave a brief overview on behalf of the applicant. This proposed drainage district is for the future development of the 43.68 acres, to be divided into thirteen lots, which are required to be 100,000 square feet or larger. Approximately 702 linear feet of storm sewers and appurtenances, a storm water stilling basin and a 1.72 acres infiltration/drainage basin are proposed at an estimated cost of $31,000. The facilities will be constructed by the developer and dedicated to the Town of Clay at no cost to the Town. There will be an annual charge for operation and maintenance by the Town of Clay of approximately $45.00 per lot.

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.

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

A public hearing 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.) was opened by the Supervisor. Proof of
publication and posting was furnished by the Town Clerk.

Douglas Wickman, the Town Engineer, gave a brief overview on behalf of the applicant. This proposed water district is for the purpose of future maintenance of hydrants that will serve Ashley Landing, which will serve thirteen lots. It is proposed to construct approximately 1601 linear feet of 8 inch pipe and three hydrants. The facilities will be constructed by the Onondaga County Water Authority under contract with the developer and upon completion and acceptance and dedicated to OCWA at no cost to the Town. There will be an annual charge for
operation and maintenance by the Town of Clay of approximately $47.45 per hydrant which amounts to $10.95 per unit.

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.

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

A public hearing 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) was opened by the Supervisor. Proof of publication and posting was furnished by the Town Clerk.

It is proposed to establish the lighting district for the purpose of providing lighting to 13 lots. The actual cost of lighting will be estimated and established by Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation in the future when the exact number of lights are determined when residents
petition the Town of Clay for lights.

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.

Bid Advertisement/Highway - NEW CATCH BASIN:

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the advertisement of bids for a ONE NEW CATCH BASIN CLEANER FOR USE BY THE TOWN OF CLAY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT. Said Bids to be received until February 18th, 2005, at 11:00 A.M., local time. Motion was seconded by Councilor Rowley.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

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

Councilor Edick moved the adoption of a resolution approving the creation of a drainage district within the Town of Clay to be designated and known as “ASHLEY LANDING DRAINAGE DISTRICT” (Ashley Landing Subdivision) Motion was seconded by Councilor Rowley.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

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

Councilor Edick moved the adoption of a resolution approving 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) - ASHLEY LANDING SUBDIVISION:

Councilor Edick moved the adoption of a resolution approving 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 Ulatowski.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Project - ASHLEY LANDING SUBDIVISION:

Councilor Edick moved the adoption of a resolution that it is in the public interest that the Town of Clay approve the construction and acquire the public facilities located within ASHLEY LANDING SUBDIVISION (Ashley Landing Drainage District, Contract No. 1
Lateral, Ashley Landing Water Supply District and Ashley Landing Lighting District) in accordance with the terms and conditions of a certain Agreement entered into between the Town of Clay and the developer KRISTINE ASHLEY. Motion was seconded by Councilor
Rowley.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Fire Hydrant:

Councilor Bray moved the adoption of a resolution approving the installation of a fire hydrant in the Fay Road Water Supply District and authorizing the Supervisor to execute the OCWA fire hydrant application. (Allen Road Office Park – Fire Hydrant No. 1727) Motion was seconded by Councilor Edick.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Lighting/Street Lights - Warbler Way:

Councilor Ulatwoski moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the installation of one (1) 100 watt high-pressure sodium streetlight mounted on 16' fiberglass embedded pole between 8310 and 8314 WARBLER WAY within the WILLOW STREAM SUBDIVISION. The
estimated annual cost of $224.99 is to be charged to the WILLOW WOODS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 52 (NIMO District No. 78, Clay District No. 79. Motion was seconded by Councilor Edick.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Lighting/Street Lights - Henry Clay Boulevard & Stonedale Drive:

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the replacement of the 70-watt high-Pressure sodium luminaire with a 150-watt luminaire on the existing wood light pole at the intersection of HENRY CLAY BOULEVARD and STONEDALE DRIVE, to
increase the lighting at such intersection. The estimated annual cost of $26.65 is to be charged to the POMPTON KNOLLS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 67. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Lighting/Street Lights - County Route 57 & Elmcrest Road:

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the installation of one (1) 250-watt high-pressure sodium streetlight and associated wood pole to be installed on the southwest corner of COUNTY ROUTE 57 and ELMCREST ROAD to illuminate the
intersection. The estimated annual cost of $278.68 is to be charged to the CLAY CONSOLIDATED LIGHTING DISTRICT. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Lighting/Street Lights - Mistral Circle:

Councilor Edick moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the installation of five (5) 100- watt high-pressure sodium streetlights mounted on 16' fiberglass embedded poles on MISTRAL CIRCLE within the MISTRAL KNOLL SUBDIVISION. The estimated
annual cost of $1,124.95 is to be charged to the MISTRAL KNOLL LIGHTING DISTRICT. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Lighting/Street Lights - Hafner’s Landing:

Councilor Edick moved the adoption of a resolution authorizing the installation of three (3) 100- watt high-pressure sodium streetlights mounted on 16' fiberglass embedded poles on HAFNER’S LANDING within the HAFNER’S LANDING SUBDIVISION. The estimated annual cost of $674.97 is to be charged to the ALLEN ROAD LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 20. Motion was seconded by Councilor Ulatowski.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Interim Ordinance 2005-01 (CPH)- Moratorium:

Councilor Bray moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing March 7th, 2005, commencing at 7:35 P.M., local time, to consider proposed Interim Ordinance 2005-01, Temporarily Amending Chapter 230, entitled “ZONING” of the Code of the Town of
Clay. The purpose of said proposed Ordinance 2005-01 is to provide for a temporary moratorium to prohibit the processing of granting of zone changes by the Town Board, prohibit consideration of recommendations as to zone changes and approval of site plans by
the Planning Board of the Town of Clay for the development of land uses within the Town of Clay, with the exception of industrial uses, until June 7th, 2005. (The Town of Clay is in the process of repealing the present Chapter 230 entitled “Zoning” of the Code of the Town of
Clay and adopting a new Chapter 230 entitled “Zoning” to the Code of the Town of Clay.) Motion was seconded by Councilor Rowley.

Supervisor Rupprecht explained that this action is a customary procedure so that there can’t be zone changes made before the code is adopted.

Ayes-4 and Noes- 2, Councilor Rycraft and Councilor Edick voting no. Councilor Rycraft said he felt there was a lot of work yet to be done on the new ordinance and felt a moratorium was premature. Councilor Edick said he agreed with Councilor Rycraft. Carried.

Traffic & Vehicles (stop signs) (CPH) - Rockhampton Path:

Councilor Bray moved the adoption of a resolution calling a public hearing March 7th, 2005,  commencing at 7:38 P.M., local time, to consider amendment of Chapter 211 “Traffic and Vehicles”, Section 211-12, Stop intersections, of the Code of the Town of Clay to designate and provide for the installation of Stop Signs on ROCKHAMPTON PATH where it intersects with BUNBURY TERRACE, thus creating a 3-WAY STOP, and the installation
of the necessary signs therefore. (There is already a Stop Sign on Bunbury Terrace.) Motion was seconded by Councilor Ulatowski.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Appointment - Highway Superintendent:

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution appointing Thomas Weaver as Highway Superintendent, said term to expire December 31st, 2005. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Drainage (change of work order) - LINDA LANE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS:

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution approving change work Order No. 1 to the contract for the LINDA LANE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, as shown on the modifications on file in the Town Clerk’s Office dated January 27, 2005, in the amount of
$23,941.17, pursuant to the recommendation of the Town Engineers, and further authorizing the Supervisor to execute same. Motion was seconded by Councilor Rowley.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Appointment - Moyers Corners Fire Department, Inc.:

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution approving the appointment of JOSHUA CALLAHAN and CARRIE MARLOW at Station 3, and RYAN MICHALSKI at Station 4, as volunteer members of the Moyers Corners Fire Department, Inc. Motion was seconded by Councilor Rycraft.

Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 P.M. upon motion by Councilor Bray and seconded by Councilor Rowley. Ayes-6 and Noes-0. Carried.




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