Friends and Neighbors,

It is my sincere hope this blog helps bring transparency to government and sparks an interest in other residents to stand up and serve their neighbors. As I have found, the honor of being your first ward representative is a rewarding and learning experience. Please note as of 1/1/12 Eric Hammerle is your new town councilor. I do not plan to update the blog as of 1/1/12 unless I see a pressing issue which requires attention. Thank you to those who have followed this blog and for all your kind words regarding my two years of service to the town. I wish Eric the best of luck.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Garbage Pick-up

We went out to bid on trash removal in the fall. This had not been done is several years. The good news is the rate per household went from about $178.00 a year to $129.45. With over 8300 units in town, a significant savings was achieved by shifting to a four day pick-up schedule. The consequence of such savings is some people will be putting their garbage out on a different day. Here is a link to document which spells out the changes. Also I have provided below an excerpt from an email from the Town Supervisor. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. However, please be aware, as of 1/1/12, Eric Hammerle, will be the new first ward councilor. I have posted at www.camillusfirst.com his contact information.

Garbage Document:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B5jCd3Gt7F9LYTg3MDczZmEtY2RkMC00ODYzLWE4NGYtOWU1YmFhODc5NTFh

Email Excerpt:
...please find attached the information that will be in the Insight, Steve will pick up two extra large furniture pieces per year for free, the residents must contact Dependable for pick up. This process of changing the day's took a little longer than we all thought, thank you all for your patience. Steve will be mailing the postcards out on Friday to those homes changing pick up days. It will also be on our website and in both the Post Standard and the Eagle.

Thank you,
Mary Ann

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Traffic Advisory

Fr. Gregg passed away yesterday.

Town of Camillus Police Department
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Advisory: There will be traffic congestion in the area of Saint Joseph's Church tommorrow between 3 and 9 pm and Friday between 10 am and 2 pm.

Hi David Philippone,
The Camillus Police Department advises you that there will be traffic congestion and possible lane reductions in the 5600 block of West Genesee Street in the area of Saint Joseph's Church during the below listed times and dates:

Thursday December 15, 2011 between 3pm and 9pm.

Friday December 16, 2011 between 10am and 2pm.

Overflow parking on Thursday for the calling hours and Vigil Service for Father Gregg LeStrange will be located at the Medical Center West 5700 West Genesee Street.

Overflow parking on Friday for the funeral service for Father Gregg LeStrange will be located behind the Siena Restaurant 5633 West Genesee Street.

If driving in the area please slow down and pay particular attention to pedestrians crossing the roadway and to Camillus Police officers directing traffic in the area.

Contact Information:
Thomas Winn
Chief of Police
315-487-0102
twinn@townofcamillus.com

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Revised Agenda for Tonight per email from this am

Town of Camillus
4600 West Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13219


TOWN BOARD MEETING: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011 AT 7:00 PM

MEETING ROOM: TOWN BOARD ROOM (MALE AVENUE ENTRANCE)

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


PUBLIC HEARING (S)


1.Consider the formation of the Breed Meadows Drainage District.

2.Consider the 2012 contract between the Town of Camillus and Fairmount Volunteer Fire Department in the amount of $651,572.00, $16,600 (payback) and $35, 000 for service awards.

3.Consider the 2012 contract between the Town of Camillus, the Village of Camillus, and the Camillus Volunteer Fire Department in the amount of $474,713 and $19,987 for service awards and authorize Supervisor to sign.

4.Consider amending the Camillus Municipal Code Chapter 30- Zoning the purpose of which is to consider a zone change from R3 to PUD for 3877 Milton Ave: TM# 037.-01-02.1. (Per Councilor Dave Callahan)

5.Consider amending the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 60- Traffic and Vehicles, §60.22, to erect a stop sign at the intersection of Chapel Drive and Gillespie Ave. Extension at the NW Corner.

6.Consider amending the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 60- Traffic and Vehicles to rename Article II “Traffic Control Devices” and add a new section 60.21 entitled “No-Left Turn Intersections: to prohibit left hand turns at designated intersections within the Town.


PRESENTATIONS BY PUBLIC

SUPERVISOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

COUNCILOR’S COMMENTS \ COMMITTEE REPORTS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

OLD BUSINESS

None




NEW BUSINESS

1.Approve the one year contract between the Town of Camillus and Lakeside Fire Department commencing on January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 in the amount of $46,000 and authorize supervisor to sign.

2.Accept purchase agreement dated November 15, 2011 from Sheryle Farnham-Palmer in the amount of $340 to acquire 2000 square feet of Ruby Road and 4800 square feet of Child Street pursuant to resolution number 234 of 2011 and authorize supervisor to sign. (Per Councilor Mark Kolinski)

3.Certify to the State of New York as of September 30, 2011 the Town of Camillus Justice Courts are in compliance with Section 2010-a of the Uniform Justice Court.. (Per Finance Committee)

4.Approve the three year agreement between the Town of Camillus and the Police Benevolent Association, Inc., from January 1, 2011-December 31, 2013.

5.Approve the lease agreement between the Town of Camillus and E.C.H.O. Meals on Wheels commencing on January 1, 2012 and terminating on December 31, 2015 and authorize supervisor to sign.

6.Approve payment number 1 in the amount of $13,585 to Blue Heron for the Horan Road Water Main Extension. (Per Barton & Loguidice, P.C.)

7.Authorize the refund in the amount of $257.26 per household for overpayment to the Devoe Road Water District for a total amount not to exceed $8,746.84 as per attached list. (Per Councilor Mark Kolinski)

8.Approve transfer of the easterly 100 block of Shrineview Drive to the Church of the Holy Family, Inc., pursuant to the closure and abandonment of Shrineview Drive as a public highway and authorize Supervisor to sign Quit Claim Deed.

9.Set the date, time, and place as January 24, 2012 at 7 PM at the Camillus Municipal Building to hold a public hearing to consider amending the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 60-Traffic and Vehicles, §60.8-One Way Roadways, new subdivision E as follows:  "Patterson Avenue is designated for one-way northbound traffic from it's intersection with West Genesee Street to a point 50' north of said intersection. (Per Councilor Bill Davern)

10.Approve payment number 20 in the amount of $16,716 to Barton & Loguidice, P.C. for the West Genesee Corridor Project. (Per Barton & Loguidice, P.C.)

11.Approve certiorari settlement with Widewaters Sunnybrook Drive LLC for the 2010-2011 tax rolls by reducing the assessment of $1,100,000.00 to $900,000.00 for each year and authorize payment of appropriate refund without interest. (Per Assessor, Celeste Karakas)









12.Set the date, time, and place as January 3, 2012 at 7:00 PM to hold a public hearing to amend Chapter 30, Article XII-Planning Board, §1200 (A) & (D): Planning Board Membership and Terms of Office  - to consider reducing planning board members from seven to five members effective January 1, 2012 and to eliminate the Planning Board alternate. (Per Personnel Committee)

13.Set the date, time, and place as January 3, 2012 at 7:00PM to hold a public hearing to amend Chapter 30-Zoning, Article XIII-Zoning Board of Appeals, § 1300: Reaffirmation of Creation to consider reducing the Zoning Board of Appeals from seven to five members effective January 1, 2012. (Per Personnel Committee)

14.Approve second payment to Blue Heron Construction Co., LLC in the amount of $60,465.89 for the Horan Road Water Main Extension Project. (Per Barton & Loguidice P.C.)

ADDENDUM

1.Approve the transfer of $260,000 from reserved special building account fund A to the unreserved fund A account. (Per Finance Committee)


ADJOURNMENT


 

Friday, December 09, 2011

AGENDA FOR TOWN BOARD MEETING: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011 AT 7:00 PM

PUBLIC HEARING (S)


1.Consider the formation of the Breed Meadows Drainage District.

2.Consider the 2012 contract between the Town of Camillus and Fairmount Volunteer Fire Department in the amount of $651,572.00, $16,600 (payback) and $35, 000 for service awards.

3.Consider the 2012 contract between the Town of Camillus, the Village of Camillus, and the Camillus Volunteer Fire Department in the amount of $474,713 and $19,987 for service awards and authorize Supervisor to sign.

4.Consider amending the Camillus Municipal Code Chapter 30- Zoning the purpose of which is to consider a zone change from R3 to PUD for 3877 Milton Ave: TM# 037.-01-02.1. (Per Councilor Dave Callahan)

5.Consider amending the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 60- Traffic and Vehicles, §60.22, to erect a stop sign at the intersection of Chapel Drive and Gillespie Ave. Extension at the NW Corner.

6.Consider amending the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 60- Traffic and Vehicles to rename Article II “Traffic Control Devices” and add a new section 60.21 entitled “No-Left Turn Intersections: to prohibit left hand turns at designated intersections within the Town.


PRESENTATIONS BY PUBLIC

SUPERVISOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

COUNCILOR’S COMMENTS \ COMMITTEE REPORTS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

OLD BUSINESS

None




NEW BUSINESS

1.Approve the one year contract between the Town of Camillus and Lakeside Fire Department commencing on January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 in the amount of $46,000 and authorize supervisor to sign.

2.Accept purchase agreement dated November 15, 2011 from Sheryle Farnham-Palmer in the amount of $340 to acquire 2000 square feet of Ruby Road and 4800 square feet of Child Street pursuant to resolution number 234 of 2011 and authorize supervisor to sign. (Per Councilor Mark Kolinski)

3.Certify to the State of New York as of September 30, 2011 the Town of Camillus Justice Courts are in compliance with Section 2010-a of the Uniform Justice Court.. (Per Finance Committee)

4.Approve the three year agreement between the Town of Camillus and the Police Benevolent Association, Inc., from January 1, 2011-December 31, 2013.

5.Approve the lease agreement between the Town of Camillus and E.C.H.O. Meals on Wheels commencing on January 1, 2012 and terminating on December 31, 2005 and authorize supervisor to sign.

6.Approve payment number 1 in the amount of $13,585 to Blue Heron for the Horan Road Water Main Extension. (Per Barton & Loguidice, P.C.)

7.Authorize the refund in the amount of $257.26 per household for overpayment to the Devoe Road Water District for a total amount not to exceed $8,746.84 as per attached list. (Per Councilor Mark Kolinski)

8.Approve transfer of the easterly 100 block of Shrineview Drive to the Church of the Holy Family, Inc., pursuant to the closure and abandonment of Shrineview Drive as a public highway and authorize Supervisor to sign Quit Claim Deed.

9.Set the date, time, and place as January 24, 2012 at 7 PM at the Camillus Municipal Building to hold a public hearing to consider amending the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 60-Traffic and Vehicles, §60.8-One Way Roadways, new subdivision E as follows:  "Patterson Avenue is designated for one-way northbound traffic from it's intersection with West Genesee Street to a point 50' north of said intersection. (Per Councilor Bill Davern)

10.Approve payment number 20 in the amount of $16,716 to Barton & Loguidice, P.C. for the West Genesee Corridor Project. (Per Barton & Loguidice, P.C.)

11.Approve certiorari settlement with Widewaters Sunnybrook Drive LLC for the 2010-2011 tax rolls by reducing the assessment of $1,100,000.00 to $900,000.00 for each year and authorize payment of appropriate refund without interest. (Per Assessor, Celeste Karakas)



12.Set the date, time, and place as January 3, 2012 at 7:00 PM to hold a public hearing to amend Chapter 30, Article XII-Planning Board, §1200 (A) & (D): Planning Board Membership and Terms of Office  - to consider reducing planning board members from seven to five members effective January 1, 2012 and to eliminate the Planning Board alternate. (Per Personnel Committee)

13.Set the date, time, and place as January 3, 2012 at 7:00PM to hold a public hearing to amend Chapter 30-Zoning, Article XIII-Zoning Board of Appeals, § 1300: Reaffirmation of Creation to consider reducing the Zoning Board of Appeals from seven to five members effective January 1, 2012. (Per Personnel Committee)

14.Approve second payment to Blue Heron Construction Co., LLC in the amount of $60,465.89 for the Horan Road Water Main Extension Project. (Per Barton & Loguidice P.C.)


ADJOURNMENT


 

Monday, December 05, 2011

Openings for various town government boards etc

Below is a link to what is posted at the town's web page regarding the terms of office for various positions. If you are interested in applying for a vacancy or wish to be considered when a term is expired please contact your ward representative. I recommend doing so at least a month prior to the expiration of any term.

http://townofcamillus.com/documents/1337.pdf

Thursday, December 01, 2011

Route changes coming for garbage

We went out to bid on garbage and secured a significant savings for taxpayers. The rate per household went from $178 to about $130. Please note this upcoming meeting:

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Coogan, Mary Ann
Date: Thu, Dec 1, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Subject: public works meeting
To:


All:

There will be a public works meeting on December 6th at 6:00, Steve Morgan from Dependable will be in attendance to discuss the route changes for a four day pick-up.

Terri, please place on board, Martha please post on website.

Thank you,
Mary Ann

Please read

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2011/11/missing_camillus_teen_last_see.html

UPDATE-- AS OF 12-1-11: SHE HAS BEEN FOUND
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2011/12/missing_camillus_teen_last_see.html

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

1st ward special use permit issue- excerpt from the 11/14/11 planning board meeting

I received word the ZBA has requested the applicant contact that board for further action once necessary permits are obtained from the state and federal regulatory agencies. I have made Eric Hammerle aware of this application.

From the Planning Board meeting of 11/14/11:

2757 Lyons Road / Eric Cooper TM # 025.-02-05.0
Site Plan Review for Special Use Permit
(Home Occupation)

Mr. Eric Cooper, owner of the property, presented the application. Mr. Cooper stated
the purpose of the application is to obtain a Home Occupation permit in order to operate
an internet-based business as a licensed State and Federal firearms dealer.

Mr. Cooper stated there will be no modifications to the home due to the business. The
hours of operation will be largely appointment based in the evenings or weekends, due
to the owner’s full-time employment.

The traffic will be minimal as the business will be primarily internet based. Mr. Cooper
stated the driveway’s layout would accommodate several vehicles without restricting
access to the home by emergency personnel.

Mr. Cooper stated there is lighting present at the top and middle of the driveway, in front
of the garage, on the front porch, and also on the walkway on the east side of the house
which leads to a dedicated entrance of the proposed business in the rear of the building.

Mr. Voss confirmed the business is an appointment only business and traffic will not be
an issue.

Mr. Fittipaldi asked if there would be any testing of the firearms on the property. Mr.
Cooper responded testing is illegal and there are no plans to test any firearms. Mr. Fittipaldi asked if the applicant would be dealing in explosives. Mr. Cooper stated he if that is not part of the plans. There is a possibility of a rare occasion of a special order.

Ms. Wheat asked for clarification of the nature of the business to be conducted. Mr.
Cooper stated as a licensed firearms dealer, he would have the ability to transfer
ownership of guns sold via the internet from seller to buyer. A licensed firearms dealer
is required to provide the necessary documentation for this type of transaction.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Dave Philippone's Updates regarding Town matters

We had a town board meeting last night. Agenda items 1-4 and 6-17 were approved. Please see my prior post of the agenda. Item #5 was pulled from the agenda. We had two additional items. One involved authorizing the Supervisor to sign the contract with the SPCa and the other involved the reimbursement for the Street Scape project requiring a signature to a prior document. Of note the master parks plan was approved by UNANIMOUS vote. I raised a concern with regard to an item noted for a 12/6/11 ZBA agenda pertaining to 2757 Lyons Road. The applicant is seeking a special use permit to operate an Internet based firearms sales business. I had learned of the application on 11/21/11 but did not have the specifics of what use was being requested until last night when the hard copy of the application appears with my mail. It was my position since the application revealed any state and federal agency approvals to run such a business had not been obtained, it would be my suggestion the town not proceed with a use variance request until the applicant demonstrates the needed permits have been issued. The ZBA chair took swift action this morning and the matter has been pulled from the 12/6/11 agenda. If you live near Lyons Road you should pay close attention to the agenda for the ZBA in the coming months should you wish to be heard at a public hearing on this application. I have informed Eric Hammerle, the first ward councilor-elect, of this matter so it is on his radar as well.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Dave
ps. Here is the agenda for the 11/28/11 Planning Board meeting:


Town of Camillus
Planning Board Agenda
November 28th, 2011
7:00 pm

New Business

Old Business

5705 W. Genesee Street / West Genesee Assoc., LLC TM # 029.-01-17.1
Site Plan

Minutes of the Previous Meeting

Discussion

Correspondence

Comments of Town Officials

Comments of the Attorney

Comments of the Engineer

Comments of the Board Members

Friday, November 18, 2011

proposed agenda for town board meeting of 11/22/11 at 7pm

Town of Camillus
4600 West Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13219


TOWN BOARD MEETING: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2011 AT 7:00 PM

MEETING ROOM: TOWN BOARD ROOM (MALE AVENUE ENTRANCE)

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON MASTER PARKS PLAN

1.The proposed Maser Parks Plan prepared by the Master Parks Plan Community Committee, reviewed by the Town Board, and currently posted on the Town’s web page will be reviewed.

PUBLIC HEARING (S)

1.Continuation of public hearing to consider amending Chapter 30-Zoning, §1503-Zoning Map Amendments for the purpose of changing the zoning classification from C2 to C3 for the property located at 5308 West Genesee Street, TM#: 035.-05-24.0. (Per Councilor Dave Callahan)

PRESENTATIONS BY PUBLIC

SUPERVISOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

COUNCILOR’S COMMENTS \ COMMITTEE REPORTS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

OLD BUSINESS

None

NEW BUSINESS

1.Set the date, time, and place as December 13, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. at the Camillus Municipal Building to hold a public hearing to consider the formation of the Breed Meadows Drainage District.

2.Approve payment number 7 in the amount of $45,061.57 to F. Rizzo Construction, Inc., for the West Genesee Street Corridor Improvements. (Per Barton and Loguidice. P.C.)

3.Set the date, time, and place as December 13, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Camillus Municipal Building to consider the 2012 contract between the Town of Camillus and Fairmount Volunteer Fire Department in the amount of $651,572.00, $16,600 (payback) and $35, 000 for service awards.





4.Set the date, time, and place as December 13, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Camillus Municipal Building to consider the 2012 contract between the Town of Camillus, the Village of Camillus, and the Camillus Volunteer Fire Department in the amount of $474,713 and $19,987 for service awards and authorize Supervisor to sign.

5.Authorize Barton and Loguidice, P.C. to proceed with the assessment for the Settling Basin, 2012 tax rolls for the Onondaga Lake Remediation Project with an estimated cost not to exceed $14,000.

6.Effective November 23, 2011 appoint Mary Luber of 113 Raspberry Lane to the part time clerical list.

7.Set the date, time, and place as December 13, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Camillus Municipal Building to hold public hearing to amend the Camillus Municipal Code Chapter 30- Zoning the purpose of which is to consider a zone change from R3 to PUD for 3877 Milton Ave: TM# 037.-01-02.1. (Per Councilor Dave Callahan)

8.Approve the zone change from Residential to LBO on 5705 West Genesee St., TM#: 029.-01-17.1. (Per Councilor, Dave Callahan)

9.Approve the contribution of $50 to the 2012 After the Ball Party for the Marcellus Central High School and sponsored by SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving).

10.Approve the agreement supporting the creation of and participation in the Central New York Intermunicipal Stormwater Coalition and designate Mary Ann Coogan to serve as an reprehensive on the Central New York Stormwater Coalition through December 31, 2012 and authorize Supervisor to sign.

11.Amend resolution #260 dated November 10, 2011 to reset the date, time, and place as December 13, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. at the Camillus Municipal Building to hold a public hearing to amend the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 60-Traffic and Vehicles, to rename Article II “Traffic Control Devices” and add a new section 60.21 entitled “No Left Turn Intersections” to prohibit left hand turns at designated intersections within the Town. (Per Councilor Dave Callahan)

12.Accept Gillespie Ave. Extension as a Town Highway.

13.Set the date, time, and place as December 13, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Camillus Municipal Building to hold a public hearing to consider amending the Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 60- Traffic and Vehicles, §60.22, to erect a stop sign at the intersection of Chapel Drive and Gillespie Ave. Extension at the NW Corner.

14.The Camillus Town Board hereby accepts the Parks and Recreation Five Year Master Plan for January, 2012-December, 2016 as submitted and thanks the members of the Master Plan Committee for their hard work and dedication in developing this plan. (Per Members of the Master Plan Committee)

15.Approve change order No. 2 in the amount of $4,334 for the Horan Road Water Main Extension to Blue Heron Construction Co., LLC. (Per Barton & Loguidice. P.C.)

16.Approve change order No. 3 in the amount of $30,611.53 for the Horan Road Water Main Extension to Blue Heron Construction Co., LLC. (Per Barton & Loguidice. P.C.)

17.Effective November 23, 2011 appoint Richard Camaione to a five year term on the Assessment Review Board with an expiration date of November23, 2016. (Per Councilor Mark Kolinski)


ADJOURNMENT

 

Saturday, November 12, 2011

2012 Budget Approved

The 2012 budget was approved unanimously at the 11/10/11 town board meeting. All other agenda items ( previously posted) were approved as well. Three additional approvals were:

1. authorizing the town attorney to hire a private investigator to address a code matter
2. authorizing the town to pay for engineering services for the new fueling station
3. setting a public hearing to implement an enforceable no left turn local law at Vanida Drive's interesection with the commercial property to take place at 7pm on 11/22/11.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Planning Board Agenda November 14th, 2011 7:00 pm

Szczech Farms, Inc. Subdivision TM # 027.-01-03.0
Sketch Plan/Preliminary Plan

522 Gerelock Road / Nick DeSantis/O’Brien & Gere TM # 011.-01-26.1
Site Plan Review for Special Use Permit
(Wind Turbine)

522 Gerelock Road / Nick DeSantis/O’Brien & Gere TM # 011.-01-26.1
Site Plan Review
(Solar Array)

2757 Lyons Road / Eric Cooper TM # 025.-02-05.0
Site Plan Review for Special Use Permit
(Home Occupation)

5705 W. Genesee Street / West Genesee Assoc., LLC TM # 029.-01-17.1
Site Plan

Old Business

5990 Belle Isle Road / John & Pamela Woollis TM # 015.-04-12.2
Final Plat

3512 Warners Road / Milano Subdivision TM# 011.-01-01.1
Final Plat

Tuesday, November 08, 2011

For the record and this is taken from the record

It is important to look at the record in response to comments about a recent committee meeting.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David Philippone
Date: Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 9:48 PM
Subject: Parks and Rec meeting 3/2/10 minutes
To: "Callahan, Dave" , "Bacon, Eric" , Dick Griffo , "Coogan, Mary Ann" , "Salanger, James" , Mark Kolinski , "Samhammer, Erik (COMP)"


We had a meeting today at 5pm and addressed the survey for the pool. All Board members were present, except Mary Ann Dick Griffo and Dave C. (however their input as to the survey was submitted prior to the meeting). Eric Bacon attended as did one member of the public, John Stith of the Post Standard.

Attached please find a revised survey incorporating many changes discussed. We agreed to go with the company recommended by Dave C. for mailing per his prior email quote. We agreed each survey will be numbered similar to printed tickets and when the mailing is done with the town list, each ward will be mailed to in succession so we have number ranges to correlate to the respective wards. Eric Bacon will try to fit the survey onto 8x14 page front and back to stay within the quoted price. Jim S made note we can expand the margins to accomplish same

The table is in need of revision and I am cc'ing Erik in the controllers office. Dave's proposed table may not have accounted for exemptions and thus the values in the draft attached may not be correct. Bill Davern raised the point we appear to be using the gross taxable value figure ( 1.4 billion) when it would be more accurate to use the net taxable value figure after exemptions (maybe 900 million -- we need Erik to verify and recompute 1yr and 20 yr values). That makes a great deal of sense and in turn changes all the numbers. I think Eric Bacon will be calling Erik Samhammer to get revised figures to plug in, and that will be the only anticipated change going forward.

As surveys come back they will NOT be opened until 4/15/10 when the deadline for return expires. We will use press, web pages etc for a get the word out campaign. From 4/15/10 to roughly 5/1/10 we will go over results so that within the first two weeks of May we can address plans in the short term and long term. This all meets with Eric's approval and I thank him for all his help in moving forward on this important challenge. Eric Bacon agreed to be responsible for retrieving the surveys from ACLS.

AGENDA ITEMS:

The agenda for 3/9 should reflect we need to address the contract with ACLS, approve the survey, and procedure noted above. Also we need an agenda item for Gillie Lake Farm lease. Eric Bacon and Tom Hart are providing the board with an assessment as to if they find the 23 acres excess/surplus and then the board will need to vote upon same. They will also attempt to address the question for a one to three year period. If the land is deemed excess, we will need an agenda item to advertise the property for lease at FMV.


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MARCH 9, 2010 REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
CAMILLUS, COUNTY OF ONONDAGA, STATE OF NEW YORK, HELD AT THE CAMILLUS
MUNICIPAL BUILDING.

PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Mary Ann Coogan, Supervisor Paul Czerwinski, Town Engineer
Dave Callahan Dirk Oudemool, Town Attorney
Dick Griffo
Mark Kolinski GUESTS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
David Philippone John Fatcheric, Planning Board Chairman
Jim Salanger Bob Feyl, ZBA Vice-Chairperson
Joy Flood, ZBA Chairman
ABSENT John Friske, Water/Sewer Superintendent
Bill Davern Mark Pigula, Highway Superintendent
Steve Rotunno, Police Captain
Tom Winn, Chief of Police
Approximately 75 others


NEW BUSINESS

Agenda Item #1 - Continuation of discussion regarding Camillus Park Pool
Councilor Philippone stated that a the survey of residents regarding Camillus Pool has been
finalized & is ready for mailing, with postage for returned surveys paid for by the Town.


Resolution #83
Councilor Philippone moved to approve the Camillus Pool Survey. Councilor Callahan
seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.

Resolution #84
Councilor Philippone moved to approve the estimate of $4,800.00 from ACLS, 108
Metropolitan Park Drive, Liverpool, NY 13088 for expenses associated with the Camillus Pool
Survey. The motion was seconded by Councilor Callahan.

Discussion
Councilor Kolinski disagreed with the Town providing return postage on the survey responses.
Councilor Griffo concurred.


( NOTE MR. GRIFFO MADE NO OBJECTION TO THE CONTENT OF THE SURVEY ITSELF AT THIS TIME JUST THE RETURN POSTAGE)

As the motion was not unanimously approved, the Board was polled:

Ayes: Councilors Philippone, Salanger, Callahan, and Coogan
Nos: Councilors Kolinski and Griffo

Motion carried.


JUNE 22, 2010 REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
CAMILLUS, COUNTY OF ONONDAGA, STATE OF NEW YORK, HELD AT THE CAMILLUS
MUNICIPAL BUILDING.

PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Mary Ann Coogan, Supervisor Paul Czerwinski, Town Engineer
Dave Callahan Dirk Oudemool, Town Attorney
Bill Davern
Dick Griffo (early departure; see page 9) GUESTS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
Mark Kolinski Eric Bacon, Parks & Recreation Director
David Philippone Bob Feyl, ZBA Vice-Chairperson
Jim Salanger John Friske, Water/Sewer Superintendent
Tim Macholl, Police Lieutenant
Mark Pigula, Highway Superintendent
Steve Pigula, Police Officer
Tom Price, Code Enforcement Officer
Approximately 30 others


Resolution #170
Councilor Salanger moved to journal $27,651.00 from A.7180.0110 Camillus Pool Life Guards
and $17,473.56 Camillus Pool Chemicals/Lifeguard Swimsuits, expenses from
A.7180.010.0400 to an reserve account for Camillus Park & Pool. Councilor Callahan
seconded the motion.

Discussion
Councilor Salanger explained that it was agreed in the last Parks & Recreation Committee that
certain expenses such as those incurred for the survey about Camillus Pool, costs for the
master parks plan,
and equipment for Camillus Park could be paid from this fund with approval
from the Board.

The motion was unanimously approved.


( NOTE: MR. GRIFFO WAS PRESENT FOR THE ABOVE MOTION THEN LEFT AFTER MOTION 173- SEE BELOW)


Resolution #173
Councilor Callahan moved to go into executive session to discuss a matter. Councilor Kolinski
seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.


*Councilor Griffo departed the meeting


OCTOBER 26, 2010 REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
CAMILLUS, COUNTY OF ONONDAGA, STATE OF NEW YORK, HELD AT THE CAMILLUS
MUNICIPAL BUILDING.

PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Mary Ann Coogan, Supervisor Paul Czerwinski, Town Engineer
Dave Callahan Dirk Oudemool, Town Attorney
Bill Davern
Dick Griffo GUESTS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
Mark Kolinski Eric Bacon, Parks & Recreation Director
David Philippone Dave Beebe, Erie Canal Park Director
Jim Salanger Pat Fletcher, Tax Receiver
John Friske, Water/Sewer Superintendent
Michael LaFlair, ZBA Member
Tim Macholl, Police Lieutenant
Mark Pigula, Highway Superintendent
Approximately 11 others


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Resolution #255
Councilor Kolinski moved to approve the contract with Maxian & Horst, per the
recommendation of the Master Plan Committee, to assist with the “Needs Analysis” and “Park
Maps” sections of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan at a cost not to exceed $12,600.00 to
be funded per Town Board resolution #170 of June 22, 2010 and authorize the Town
Supervisor to sign. Councilor Callahan seconded the motion.

OCTOBER 26, 2010 REGULAR MEETING

Discussion
Councilor Philippone stated that this is the recommendation of the Master Plan Committee,
who interviewed 4 of the bidders for the project. He also noted that the funding saved from the
closure of Camillus Pool will be used to fund this
.

The motion was unanimously approved.


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David Philippone
Date: Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 4:34 PM
Subject: draft minutes
To: "Bacon, Eric"


You will need to address what happened after we finished the overview online of the survey so minutes are not complete until you do that.

Minutes of the Master Parks Plan Community Committee Meeting of 4/5/11 at 3pm

Present: Eric Bacon, Ken Duquette, Tom Braun, Joe Flynn, Terry Horst, Elizabeth Metz, Jim Hamilton, Edean Casey and Dave Philippone.

Absent: Don Laxton, Dave Vermilya, Chris Brown, Wil Szczech

Meeting called to order at 3pm

Eric B. Circulated the agenda for today

Joe F. gave an overview of the YMCA community committees activities over the years. YMCA will likely at OCC and be a collegiate YMCA verses a family YMCA. Joe distributed a packet of information as to same. There will not be a daycare and YMCA may foster better programing for residents in private clubs and create more demand for same. Camillus Park is at the top of the list for locations of the YMCA. Tom Braun advised the committee he would oppose such a location given its limited access. Joe pointed to Fox Hill Road and Camillus Park Drive are access points. Joe announced due to a shortfall in fundraising the effort to bring a community center with a family YMCA is being discontinued as the funds are lacking for the next step. $33,000 was the target for pursing the next step. Presentation ended at 3:53 pm

We reviewed the Minutes of the 3/15/11 meeting. Motion to Approve Ken D. , second Dave P., Approved

Eric did not produce the results of the survey in hard copy format. Instead Tom Braum linked his computer to the AV equipment. 1,343 total responses. The comment sections are very interesting per Eric. Highlights, it showed the community valued parks and recreation. Proud and excited we are looking to provide better services. People appreciated the fact they were given the chance to express an opinion. Many people are concerned about cost. Groups interviewed did an excellent job of getting the word out and the influence of those groups are reflected in the survey. The survey is not a vote, it is one piece to the "needs analaysis". All present agreed to this approach. Tom advised we can download the data into a spread sheet. We reviewed results online at survey monkey. We spoke about the ip address checks and balance. Mention was made we need to look at the control measures and then get to results. Lots of feedback for trails.�

Parks and Recreation Community Committee Meeting Minutes of 5/5/11 at 3pm Shove Park

Meeting called to order at 3pm

Present: Eric B., Jim H., Joe F., Edean C., Dave P., Terry H., Elizabeth M., Dave V., Ken D.

No guests.

Motion to approve 4/5/11 minutes made with addition of two items :

1. Printing Hard Copy of survey results to be addressed by Eric and 2. Maxine and Horst to collect and distribute additional documents such as minutes of seniors meeting.

motion by Ken second by Joe, unanimously approved
....



---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: David Philippone
Date: Wed, Oct 26, 2011 at 8:06 AM
Subject: Minutes of the Parks Town Board Committee Meeting of 10-25-11
To: Mark Kolinski
Cc: "Callahan, Dave" <6thwarddave@twcny.rr.com>, "Coogan, Mary Ann" , "Davern, William" , richardgriffo@hotmail.com, "Salanger, Jim"


Parks and Recreation Town Board Committee Meeting of 10-25-11 at 5pm



Present: Dave Philippone Committee Chair and 1st Ward, Mary Ann Coogan Supervisor, Eric Bacon Parks and Recreation Director, David Callahan 6th Ward, Dick Griffo 5th Ward, Bill Davern 3rd Ward, James Salanger 4th Ward



Community Committee Master Plan members present: Joe Flynn, Edean Casey, Ken Duquette, Dave Philippone, Teri Horst, Dave Vermylia, Wil Szech



General Public: Tom Kehoskie, Mary Flynn, Gary Tyler, Kim Sacco





Meeting called to order at 5pm



Hard copy of the proposed master plan given to each board member with the request all feedback be sent to Eric Bacon by 10/31/11. The draft given to each board member is a work in progress still. Final version after board input is targeted for 11/2/11 to be posted at town's web page and available for residents to review at Parks and Rec office. Public information meetings are set for 11/10/11 and 11/22/11 for vote to take place 11/22/11 on town board resolution to adopt the plan. Our consultant Teri Horst reviewed the conceptual maps for the various parks. with the board members by slide show.



We reviewed briefly further questions as to Parks Revenue and Budget for 2012 and agreed to discuss same further on 10/27/11 at budget workshops.



We talked about Dick Griffo's email seeking a public discussion over a combined library and YMCA community center survey. It was reviewed with the board the process and results of the 2010 and 2011 surveys and noted the master plan draft contains opportunity for further dialogue on the matter, but further survey of the community at this point would not be necessary per Joe Flynn, a long time YMCA advocate. The library groups are actually surveying residents themselves at present.



Meeting adjourned at 6:10


MY REPLY SUMMARY:

TWO SURVEYS, ONE IN 2010 AND ONE IN 2011 OF THE TOWN RESIDENTS

TWO NIGHTS OF SPECIAL PUBLIC INPUT SESSIONS ONE GEARED SPECIFICALLY FOR SENIORS ASIDE FROM THE PUBLIC INPUT OPTION AVAILABLE AT EACH TOWN BOARD MEETING AT THE START AND END OF EACH MEETING.

OPEN COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON THE MASTER PARKS PLAN (OVER 20 OF THEM SINCE 2010)

MONTHS OF REVIEW OF THE RESULTS OF THE SURVEYS BY A COMMITTEE SET NOT BY ME BUT BY THE PARKS DIRECTOR COMPRISED BY DESIGN TO HAVE ALL INTERESTS REPRESENTED TO FOSTER GOOD QUALITY DEBATE

AS OF 10/25/11 A DRAFTED MASTER PARKS PLAN READY FOR THE PUBLIC TO REVIEW ( ONLINE NOW AT PARKS DEPT WEB PAGE AND HARD COPIES UPON REQUEST AT 487-3600) WHICH REFERENCES MULTI-USE FACILITY/COMMUNITY CENTER POSSIBILITIES

DESPITE NOT HAVING ATTENDED THE COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THE MASTER PLAN, IN OCTOBER 2011 JUST BEFORE THE ELECTION A REQUEST IS MADE TO OBTAIN INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC ON A YMCA AND COMBINED LIBRARY. I THINK IT WAS ENTIRELY REASONABLE FOR THE BOARD TO SUGGEST A MEETING IN COMMITTEE WITH LIBRARY OFFICIALS BEFORE ANY PUBLIC INTEREST SEARCH MISSION, AS SIMPLY A MATTER OF COURTESY.

THE VERY SAME PERSON, AS PER THE RECORD ABOVE, WHO NOW RAISES ISSUES ACTUALLY VOTED FOR THE POOL SURVEY AS DRAFTED, VOTED TO PUT ASIDE THE MONEY SAVED BY NOT OPENING THE TOWN POOL AND USE IT TO PAY FOR MASTER PARK PLAN EXPENSES , AND VOTED FOR THE HIRING OF THE CONSULTANT HE NOW CLAIMS WAS UNNECESSARY. THE MINUTES FROM COMMUNITY COMMITTEE MEETINGS IN APRIL 2011 CLEARLY INDICATE SOME COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A YMCA AND JOE F. EVEN MOVED AT THE MAY 2011 MEETING TO APPROVE THE MINUTES WHICH REFLECT HIS PRESENTATION ANNOUNCING IN APRIL HIS PLAN TO DISCONTINUE THE YMCA EFFORT.

Monday, November 07, 2011

Please Remember to Vote Tomorrow and please note this traffic light press release concerning the Village

COUNTY OF ONONDAGA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOANNE M. MAHONEY JOHN H. MULROY CIVIC CENTER BRIAN J. DONNELLY
County Executive 421 MONTGOMERY STREET, 11TH FLOOR Commissioner
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13202
(315) 435-3205
FAX (315) 435-5744

PRESS RELEASE

Contact: David H. Cooper, Jr. Civil Engineer II
(315) 435-3176
transportation@ongov.net

Release Date: Monday, November 07, 2011


ONONDAGA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
MALFUNCTIONING TRAFFIC SIGNAL
WEST GENESEE STREET and NEWPORT ROAD - VILLAGE OF CAMILLUS

The traffic signal at the intersection of West Genesee Street and Newport Road located in the Village of Camillus is currently malfunctioning. Onondaga County Department of Transportation crews are at the scene repairing the problem. Motorists are to treat this as an ALL-WAY STOP intersection.


ALSO PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

The proposed Master Parks Plan is posted at http://www.townofcamillus.com/default.aspx?PageID=839 . You need to scroll down the page to locate the four parts of the document. There are two public information meetings scheduled to discuss the document. The first is set for 11/10/11 at 7pm at town hall and the second is set for 11/22/11 at 7pm at town hall.

Friday, November 04, 2011

Tentative agenda for TOWN BOARD MEETING: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2011 AT 7:00 PM

Town of Camillus
4600 West Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13219



TOWN BOARD MEETING: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2011 AT 7:00 PM

MEETING ROOM: TOWN BOARD ROOM (MALE AVENUE ENTRANCE)

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON MASTER PARKS PLAN

The proposed Master Parks Plan prepared by the Master Parks Plan Community Committee, reviewed by the town board, and currently posted on the town's web page will be reviewed with the public with a presentation by the Parks Department and the town's consultant for this matter, Maxine and Horst.

PUBLIC HEARING (S)

1.Consider the 2012 preliminary budget.

2.Consider the 2012 budget for all special districts in the Town of Camillus.

3.Consider amending Chapter 30-Zoning, §1503-Zoning Map Amendments for the purpose of changing the zoning classification from C2 to C3 for the property located at 5308 West Genesee Street, TM#: 035.-05-24.0. (Per Councilor Dave Callahan)


PRESENTATIONS BY PUBLIC

SUPERVISOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

COUNCILOR’S COMMENTS \ COMMITTEE REPORTS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

OLD BUSINESS

1.Consider amending Camillus Municipal Code, Chapter 30-Zoning Regulations, Section 602-Front Yard Regulations (F) Permitted Protrusions Into Front Yards in All Residential Districts, to restate sentence #2 as: “Such an open porch may extend the entire length of the house and may be 8’ in depth and eliminate the last sentence “Steps allowing access to such an open porch are additionally permitted”.

NEW BUSINESS

1.Approve the lease agreement between the Town of Camillus and E.C.H.O. Meals on Wheels commencing on January 1, 2012 and terminating on December 31, 2015 and authorize Supervisor to sign.

2.Approve the installation of a 100w high pressure fixture to be installed on pole #85 at the estimated annual cost of $127.78 and bill to Consolidated #7 Lighting District.



3.Approve the purchase of 1 Solar Radar Sign, 2 Universal Mounting Bracket Kits, and 2 Universal Mounting Bracket Pole Side for an amount not to exceed $2,747 to be used by the Camillus Police Department.

4.Accept the bid from LaValley Bros. Construction, Inc., for Contract No. 1- for the Fleet Fueling Station in the amount of $250,901. (Per Barton & Loguidice, P.C.)

5.Approve final payment in the amount if $5,660.80 to Bat-Con for the Edgewood Gardens, Country Oaks Interconnect. (Per Barton & Loguidice, P.C.)

6.Approve the three year agreement between the Town of Camillus and the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc., Local 1000 from January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2013. (Per Personnel Committee)

7.Approve the three year agreement between the Town of Camillus and the Camillus Clerical Workers Association from January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2013. (Per Personnel Committee)

8.Accept the bid from Vector Construction in the amount of $18,900 for the Erie Canal Boathouse Project; approve contract and authorize Supervisor to sign. (Per Eric Bacon, Parks and Recreation Director)

9.Accept the three year bid from Dependable Disposal, Inc., for the pick up of trash and recycling in the amount of $129.45 for 2012, with renewal options for 2013 and 2014 subject to execution of agreement to be drafted by town attorney. (Per Public Works Committee)
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10.Effective November 7, 2011 appoint Susan Lucio to the position of Deputy Town Clerk with an hourly wage of $18.24. (Per Personnel Committee)

ADJOURNMENT

 

Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Town Budget, Master Parks Plan Draft and More

Here is an email I sent out today:


Hello Everyone,

Please be aware of the following:

1. The tentative 2012 budget (not including special districts) is posted online at http://www.townofcamillus.com/default.aspx?PageID=929 . The public hearing on the budget is set for 7pm on 11/10/11 at town hall. I presume town board will vote on the budget that night.

2. The proposed Master Parks Plan is posted at http://www.townofcamillus.com/default.aspx?PageID=839 . You need to scroll down the page to locate the four parts of the document. There are two public information meetings scheduled to discuss the document. The first is set for 11/10/11 at 7pm at town hall and the second is set for 11/22/11 at 7pm at town hall.

3. The regular town board meeting originally set for 11/8/11 has been cancelled and rescheduled for 11/10/11 at 7pm.

4. The town offices are closed 11/8/11 (Election Day) and 11/11/11 (Veterans Day) . I have posted at www.camillusfirst.com the links to the web pages of the two candidates for the 1st ward position. I have offered my assistance to each candidate post election to allow for a smooth transition.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your representative in town government.

Dave

Monday, October 31, 2011

Onondaga Lake Sediment may be coming to our Landfill

Tuesday, November 29
Rosamond Gifford Zoo (1 Conservation Place, Syracuse)

5:00-6:00pm | open house with refreshments
6:00-8:30pm | presentations & roundtable discussions

The entire community is invited to participate in this important discussion. The Forum will feature presentations from key governmental agencies about current clean-up progress followed by roundtable discussions regarding the future of Onondaga lake.

Hosted by: Onondaga Lake Partnership and Onondaga Lake Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Trustee Council