April 4, 2005

At the Regular Meeting of the Town Board, Town of Clay, Onondaga County, held at the Town Hall, Clay, New York on the 4th of April, 2005 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 March 21, 2005. Motion was seconded by Councilor Rowley.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Unanimously carried.

Correspondence/Other Business:

Supervisor Rupprecht said the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation asked the Town for its comments on their possible purchase of land near the marsh, about 30 acres.

Dave Arnold asked what was happening with regard to filling the vacancy on the Planning Board. The Supervisor said that there is a notice in the paper and that applications are being accepted until April 23, 2005.

Project (sewer) (PH) - ORANGE COMMONS SUBDIVISION:

A public hearing to consider a Petition for the creation of a sewer district within the Town of Clay to be designated and known as “ORANGE COMMONS SEWER DISTRICT” and for the construction and acquisition of a lateral sewer system therein to be designated and
known as “ORANGE COMMONS SEWER DISTRICT, CONTRACT NO. 1 LATERAL” (The Orange Commons Subdivision) was opened by the Supervisor. Proof of publication and posting was furnished by the Town Clerk.

Julian Clark, Plumley Engineering, gave a brief overview of the project. The proposed 114 single family residential lot housing development is on State Route 31, across from the New Town Hall. It is proposed that the developer, Maldel, LLC, install approximately 4,800 linear feet of 8-inch sanitary sewer main, 26 manholes, a pump station, 1,200 linear feet of 3-inch force main and 6-inch service connections. The cost of construction will be approximately $320,000 which will be bourne by the developer. Upon completion and acceptance the sewer system and easements will be dedicated to the Town of Clay at no cost.

The sewer system will be owned by the Town but maintained by the County.

There was a brief discussion about the pump station and the related charges.

Supervisor Rupprecht asked if there were any further comments or questions and there were none. The Supervisor noted that although there are some outstanding questions regarding the sewer charges, they should have the answers before the next Town Board Meeting. All persons
wishing to be heard having been heard the hearing was closed.

Project (drainage) (PH) - ORANGE COMMONS 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 “ORANGE COMMONS DRAINAGE DISTRICT” and for the construction and acquisition of a lateral drainage system therein to be designated and known as “ORANGE COMMONS DRAINAGE DISTRICT, CONTRACT NO. 1 LATERAL” (The Orange Commons Subdivision) was opened by the Supervisor. Proof of publication and posting was furnished by the Town Clerk.

Julian Clark, Plumley Engineering, gave a brief overview of the project. It is proposed that the developer, Maldel, LLC, install approximately 3,400 linear feet of 12-inch through 36-inch diameter storm sewer and appurtenances and two stormwater management basins, for the
development of 114 residential lots. Stormwater runoff will be conveyed via overland sheet flow, the storm sewer system and/or drainage swales. Stormwater from most of the development will be directed into a stormwater management area (pond) that will discharge into a swale, which drains into Mud Creek. The cost of construction will be approximately $250,000 which will be bourne by the developer. Upon completion and acceptance the drainage system and easements will be dedicated to the Town of Clay at no cost. 

A few concerns were voiced regarding drainage and neighboring properties. There would be a homeowners association for this development that would maintain the land and pond.

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 hearing was closed.

Project (water) (PH) - ORANGE COMMONS 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 “ORANGE COMMONS WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT” (The Orange Commons Subdivision) was opened by the Supervisor. Proof of
publication and posting was furnished by the Town Clerk.

Julian Clark, Plumley Engineering, gave a brief overview of the project. It is proposed that the developer, Maldel, LLC, install approximately 4,800 linear feet of water main, 9 fire hydrants.  The cost for construction will be approximately $109,000. Upon completion and acceptance the water system and easements will be dedicated to the Town of Clay at no cost.

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 hearing was closed.

Project (Final Plans) - THE HAMLET AT FAIRWAY EAST SUBDIVISION:

Councilor Edick moved the adoption of a resolution approving the Final Plans for THE HAMLET AT FAIRWAY EAST SUBDIVISION (Fairway Drainage District, Extension No. 2, Contract No. 4 Lateral and Euclid Sewer District, Extension No. 2, Contract No. 4
Lateral) and authorizing the Supervisor to execute the necessary forms therefore. (Contract documents) Motion was seconded by Councilor Ulatowski.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Unanimously carried.

Project (sewer) - ORANGE COMMONS SEWER DISTRICT:

No action taken.

Project (drainage) - ORANGE COMMONS SUBDIVISION:

Councilor Palmer moved the adoption of a resolution approving the creation of a drainage district within the Town of Clay to be designated and known as “ORANGE COMMONS DRAINAGE DISTRICT.” (The Orange Commons Subdivision) Motion was seconded by
Councilor Rycraft.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Unanimously carried.

Project (water) - ORANGE COMMONS SUBDIVISION:

Councilor Palmer 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 “ORANGE COMMONS WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT EXTENSION NO. 13.” (The Orange Commons
Subdivision) Motion was seconded by Councilor Rycraft.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Unanimously carried.

Project (acquire public facilities) - ORANGE COMMONS SUBDIVISION:

No action taken.

Street Lights - CLAY PARK CENTRAL:

Councilor Bray moved the adoption of a resolution approving the upgrade of three (3) 100 watt high pressure sodium street lights currently existing at CLAY CENTRAL PARK, with the installation of one (1) 150 watt high pressure sodium street light, one (1) 250 watt high
pressure sodium street light and three (3) 400 watt high pressure sodium floodlights, all as shown on a diagram provided by Niagara Mohawk attached to correspondence under date of March 9th, 2005. The associated annual cost increase for the CONSOLIDATED LIGHTING DISTRICT is $626.00. Motion was seconded by Councilor Edick.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Unanimously carried.

Highway/Agreement - Expend General Town Highway Funds:

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution approving an Agreement authorizing Highway Superintendent to expend General Town Highway Funds for highway general repairs for a sum not to exceed $1,685,332.00 and for highway improvements in a sum not to exceed $381,700.00 for the year 2005. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Unanimously carried.

Highway/Onondaga County - Snow Contract:

Councilor Ulatowski moved the adoption of a resolution that the Town Board of the Town of Clay resolves that they are willing to accept a contract with the County of Onondaga for snow plowing of County roads with the following conditions:

a. The base price for the coming winter would be $5,500.00 per mile;
b. That the base price would be adjusted upwards each year by three (3%) percent; c. There would be no adjustment for fuel oil and/or salt increases and d. The contract would run for three (3) years; and

further directing the Town Clerk forward a certified formal resolution to the County Executive’s Office regarding the aforementioned acceptance of a three (3) year contract and the conditions as outlined herewith. Motion was seconded by Councilor Bray.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Unanimously carried.

Length of Service Awards (Fire Departments):

Councilor Rowley moved the adoption of a resolution approving the amendment of the Length of Service Award Plans for Clay Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., and Moyers Corners Fire Department, Inc. to comply with the Federal rulings concerning the E.E.O.C. and age
discrimination allowing firefighters who have reached the entitlement age (62) and are collecting a benefit from the Service Awards Plans to be eligible to earn additional credits and benefits by continued participation in the activities of the fire department as set forth in the Plan document up to the maximum number of years established by the Plan (40 years) and directing the Town Clerk to prepare a certified formal resolution therefore. Motion was seconded by Councilor Ulatowski.

Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Unanimously carried.

Adjournment:

The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 P.M. upon motion by Councilor Bray and seconded by Councilor Rowley. Ayes-7 and Noes-0. Unanimously carried.



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