REGULAR MEETING

            May 6, 2003

 

Present:  Mayor Edward R. Fletcher                             Attorney:  Robert J. Allan

               Trustee Cynthia A. Morabito   

               Trustee Laurie J. Spagnola    

               Trustee Anne Clancy                                  

               Trustee Belle Brown                                    4 people in attendance

 

Mayor Fletcher opened the meeting at 4:00 pm with the “Pledge of Allegiance”.

 

Mayor Fletcher stated that the Mile Long Yard Sale will be held on May 10, 2003 and the Village will again have helium balloons, a Disc Jockey and Buttercup the Clown.

 

Mayor Fletcher congratulated the Syracuse University Basketball Team for winning the National Championship for the 2003-2003 season.

 

Mayor Fletcher stated that preparation for the Memorial Day Parade is coming together and requested that everyone attend on May 26, 2003.

 

Mayor Fletcher asked for approval to pay $50.00 to advertise the Village of Camillus at the Sky Chief’s Recognition Night.

 

Mayor Fletcher presented a letter from Make-A-Wish requesting a collection of business cards to be sent to a sick child who is trying to break a world record.  He requested the Village of Camillus participate in this endeavor.

 

Mayor Fletcher stated that part of 66 Main Street has been demolished.  This is good news for the Village.  Mr. Palladino is interested in renovating the store front and adding an addition with storage and bathroom facilities in the back.  The footers have been poured.

 

There was a discussion regarding the property at 102 Genesee Street where Mr. Victor Johnson is replacing a fence.

 

A discussion was had regarding open burning.  Fire chief Brian O’Hara stated you can not open burn without getting a permit from DEC.

 

Mr. Kevin Milcarek addressed the Board stating that he investigated 21 North Street at least five times.  he did not see any evidence that there was a business there.  He will continue to check on this property.

 

Trustee Morabito stated that there were about twenty cars at this residence at one time and since Mr. Milcarek talked with the owner the situation has been better.  Trustee Morabito stated that she received complaints about two cars in back of the house at 21 North Street that were unlicensed and unregistered vehicles.

 

A discussion was had regarding trash being placed on the sidewalk at 5 and 7 North Street. 

 

Mr. Milcarek stated that he and Mayor Fletcher attended a meeting on how to prevent West Nile Virus.

 

Attorney Allan stated the Zoning Board of appeals granted a variance to Joan and Dale Wise for a fence and trellis at 4 Green Street.

 

Fire Chief Brian O’Hara stated he is trying to set up a demonstration for a thermal imaging camera and invited the Village Board to attend.

 

Mayor Fletcher asked Fire Chief O’Hara if the department would wash down Genesee Street the morning of the Memorial Day Parade.  Chief O’Hara stated the Camillus Fire Department will wash the street.

 

Trustee Clancy stated she is working on getting ducks for a fund raiser for a new roof for the Maxwell Memorial Library.  The roof will be approximately $25,000.

 

Mayor Fletcher stated that the Village will have to pay $500 for Phase II of the Storm Water proposed first year program.  Upon motion of Trustee Clancy, seconded by Trustee Brown and unanimously approved the Board approved the $500 payment for the Phase II Storm Water first year program.

 

Upon motion of Trustee Brown, seconded by Trustee Morabito and unanimously approved the Board approved the application of Brian Bruckner as a member of the Camillus Volunteer Fire Department.

 

Upon motion of Trustee Spagnola, seconded by Trustee Morabito and unanimously approved the Board granted a one year extension for Tom Brown to acquire a CDL license.

 

Upon motion of Trustee Spagnola, seconded by Trustee Morabito and unanimously approved the Board approved the vouchers submitted as follows:

 

                                    General Fund - #500 - #541

                                    Sewer Rent Fund – Voucher #58

 

Upon motion of Trustee Brown, seconded by Trustee Clancy and unanimously approved the Board approved the minutes of the prior meeting.

 

The meeting moved into Executive Session at 8:25 p.m.

 

The meeting moved out of Executive Session and adjourned at 8:41 p.m.

 

                                                                                    Sharon Norcross

                                                                                    Village Clerk/Treasurer