REGULAR MEETING

June 4, 2002

Present: Mayor Edward R. Fletcher Attorney: Michael Byrne

Trustee Anthony G. Komuda Robert J. Allan

Trustee William F. Renshaw

Trustee James R. Carolin

Trustee Cynthia A. Morabito 42 people in attendance

Mayor Fletcher opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. with the “Pledge of Allegiance.

Fire Chief Brian O’Hara addressed the Board stating the New York Fire Chief’s Convention will be at the N. Y. State Fairgrounds from Wednesday through Sunday. They will look at small items because the items are less expensive at the convention. The Camillus Fire Department stated they could not get enough workers to work at the pancake breakfast. They will be available to fill the dunk tank and be on standby for the fireworks. Fire Chief O’Hara stated that they sent a letter to all vendors that they will not pay without a Purchase Order. Fire Chief O’Hara thanked Mayor Fletcher for allowing him to be first on the agenda.

Mayor Fletcher introduced the subject of the zone change for the newly annexed Conley property at the end of Maple Drive. He stated the Public Hearing was completed and now it was up to the Village Board. Trustee James Carolin addressed the people in attendance stating when the Timber Ridge project went in there was a petition with 73 names and when Maple Heights project went in there was a petition with 43 names. No one wants anything to change. The reason he is going to vote for this project is that he feels he is doing the right thing for the Village of Camillus.

Mrs. Donna Romanyk presented a letter to the Board of Trustees with her objections to this project.

Trustee William Renshaw read a letter from the Conley family (see attached) in which he stated they were in favor of this project.

Trustee Cynthia Morabito stated she researched this project and in her research she found there was an overwhelming demand for this type of project in regards to elderly and low cost housing. In our community alone there are 228 families that would qualify. In the Village of Camillus 41.62% of the population would be considered low to moderate income range.

Due to the fact that modern medicine is helping us to live longer and therefore every year the need is greater for this type of housing. The Village of Camillus should be prepared for the onset of this ever growing situation and help the elderly population. Some residents of the Village of Camillus could have parents or family members apply for these apartments to be closer to them.

The management company has outlined their application for prospective tenants at the May 16, 2002 meeting stating the application is a 13 page document in which the prospective tenants would submit to a criminal background and credit check. For most people with a less than perfect background the probability is high that they would not apply in the first place. In addition, a management company will be overseeing the property and attending to the necessary upkeep and safety of all properties in the new proposed project. She stated that she has faith that the management company will keep the premise clean and free of debris unlike the privately owned properties that have had debris problems in the past.

It is Trustee Morabito’s understanding that drainage and erosion problems on Maple Drive would be addressed. As to the wild life in the area, with any development of land including the building of Timber Ridge and Maple Heights the wild life will adapt as they always have.

The following resolution was offered by Trustee Renshaw, seconded by Trustee Carolin, to wit:

Proposed Local Law #2 – 2002 is adopted as Local Law #2 – 2002.

“Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Camilus that the Official Zoning Atlas of the Village of Camillus, as authorized by §110-22 of the Zoning Code of the Village of Camillus, Chapter 10, be amended for the purpose of authorizing a change of zone of certain premises annexed into the Village of Camillus.

Section 1. Pursuant to Local Law #1 of 2002, duly adopted by the Village Board of Trustees of the village of Camillus on February 23, 2002, certain premises consisting of approximately 16 agrees of territory on Maple Drive, adjacent to the Village of Camillus, were annexed into the Village of Camillus.

Section 2. By virtue of §110-25 of Chapter 110 (“Zoning”) of the Code of the Village of Camillus, all areas annexed to the Village of Camillus shall automatically be classified as Zone R-1, absent contrary action by the Village Board of Trustees. In accordance with the foregoing, the lands annexed by virtue of Local Law #1 of 2002 are classified as Zone R-1 under the Village Zoning Code.

Section 3. A Petition has been received from the Camillus Housing Authority, owner of one of the annexed parcels, seeking a change of zone of said parcel from Zone R-1 to Zone R-4.

Section 4. At the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Camillus held on Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at which

Section 5. The Village Board of Trustees has referred the request for zone change to the Village of Camillus Planning Board and Syracuse/Onondaga County Planning Agency for review and recommendation.

(a) At a regular meeting of the Village Planning Board held on March 6, 2002, following a public hearing, by a unanimous vote (4-0), the Planning Board recommended the change of zone from R-1 to R-4 for those lands owned by the Town of Camillus Housing Authority.

(b) At a regular meeting of the Syracuse-Onondaga County Planning Agency held on March 26, 2002, the Agency adopted a Resolution making no recommendation with regard to the proposed zone change.

Section 6. The legal description of the territory sought to be changed to Zone R-1 is as follows: (See attached Exhibit “A”).

Section 7. The premises described in the attached Exhibit “A” shall hereafter be reflected in the Official Zoning Atlas of the Village of Camillus as Zone R-4.

Section 8. This Local Law was duly adopted by the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Camillus at a meeting called for that purpose and held on June 4, 2002, a quorum being present.

Section 9. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon its filing with the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of New York.

The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows:

Edward R. Fletcher Mayor Voted – Abstained

Anthony G. Komuda Trustee Voted – Absent

William F. Renshaw Trustee Voted – Yes

James G. Carolin Trustee Voted – Yes

Cynthia A. Morabito Trustee Voted - Yes

The resolution was thereupon declared duly adopted.

Mayor Fletcher thanked all organizers and participants of the Memorial Day Parade. It was a great success.

Mayor Fletcher stated that Trustee William Renshaw has turned in his resignation to the Village Board due to the fact that he is moving out of the Village. He thanked Trustee Renshaw for his eight years of service to the Village of Camillus.

Mayor Fletcher introduced the discussion of vehicle sales and leasing. Attorney Allan stated this law does not prohibit the sale of vehicles; it prohibits the outside storage of vehicles. It would prevent sales of vehicles parked near the railroad bridge. He stated that a person would have to get a Special Permit from the Village Board.

Upon motion of Trustee Renshaw, seconded by Trustee Carolin and unanimously approved the Board tabled this discussion until next meeting.

Upon motion of Trustee Carolin, seconded by Trustee Morabito and unanimously approved the Board authorized Mayor Fletcher to sign Change Order #1 to repair the ravine on Rolling Hills Road to be included with the Maple Drive Roadway contract not to exceed $31,000. Mr. Paul Legnetto gave Robert Allan two easements to be prepared so work will start in early July.

Upon motion of Trustee Renshaw, seconded by Trustee Carolin and unanimously approved the Board authorized Mayor Fletcher to sign a contract with Barton & Loguidice for the additional service for Change Order #1 to repair the ravine on Rolling Hills Road not to exceed $2,500.

Mr. Robert Erwin, Code Enforcement Officer, stated that at 30 Elderkin Avenue the residents were installing a shed. Also, he had an application for a new kitchen on Green Street.

Mr. Erwin put out three folders for the Board to review. He would like to take these property owners (Mr. Lowe on First Street and North Street and Mr. DeLany on Meadow Lane) to court and requested Attorney Robert Allan to start this process. Mr. Edward Lynch, 8 Genesee Street, stated “Please do something” . Mr. Lynch stated the condition of this house on First Street has been getting worse and worse. There have been no improvements.

Mr. Erwin stated the revised New York State Code Book for residential property is here. The Village Board should adopt this book. They can set and control their own fines.

Mr. Erwin stated that the Green Gate Inn is being purchased by an investment firm. They had inquired about the Empire Zone. Also, Richard Kirk was interested in the Empire Zone.

Mr. Robert Erwin stated he would like to purchase a digital camera for his position as code enforcement officer. It would make his job easier. Upon motion of Trustee Morabito, seconded by Trustee Carolin and unanimously the Board approved the purchase of a digital camera Fine PIX 2600 Zoom for a cost of $279.99.

Mr. Mike McBride requested the triangular piece of land that is owned by New York State by cleared, graded and seeded.

A discussion was had regarding the North Street block party. Sgt. Mike Piston stated that he agreed with Captain Pete Costello that closing North Street would be a safety issue.

Mr. John Karp stated that he would like a “Stop Sign” at the corner of Rolling Hills Road and Maple Drive. This stop sign was also requested by Rosemary Forian in writing. Sgt. Mike Piston stated the Camillus Police will study this intersection and report back to the Board next month.

Upon motion of Trustee Renshaw, seconded by Trustee Carolin and unanimously approved the Board accepted the bid of Spano to repair 136 Maple Drive for a cost of $2,795. This bid was the low bid. The Village insurance company, St. Paul, responded that they would not pay for this repair due to the fact it was an act of god.

Trustee Renshaw stated he enjoyed his years of service and thanked the Board for their support.

Upon motion of Trustee Carolin, seconded by Trustee Morabito and unanimously approved the Board accepted the minutes of May 7, May 16 and May 17, 2002 with one corrected error.

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Camillus audited and approved all of the vouchers submitted as follows:

General Fund – Vouchers #543 - #549

General Fund – Vouchers #1 - #30

Sewer Rent – Voucher #40

Mayor Fletcher introduced Laurie Spagnola as the expected choice to replace Trustee Renshaw.

The meeting moved into Executive Session at 8:30 p.m. to discuss personal problems.

The meeting moved out of Executive Session at 9:10 p.m. and the meeting adjourned.

Sharon Norcross

Village Clerk/Treasurer