Eric Hammerle

Upcoming Events
Town Board Meeting 5/22
Memorial Day Parade 5/28
Planning Board 5/30
Zoning Board 6/5
Save Modified sports Run/Walk 6/3
Planning Board 6/11
Zoning Board 6/19

The town of Camillus and Geddes have been selected to receive grants to promote green infrastructure in their towns.
The county’s Save the Rain program will be extended to 12 suburban communities with 14 projects, resulting in $3 million in updates. The projects will now go before the county legislature to be approved in May and June.
The suburban projects are an extension of more than 50 projects within the city in the last year. The suburban green infrastructure projects were solicited by the county Department of Water Environment Protection, which has been tasked with capturing 250 million gallons of storm water per year through green projects. That was mandated by a federal court order.
The town of Camillus is expected to receive $421,000 to create porous pavement, rain gardens, rain barrels and plant trees. All work is expected in Shove Park in order to reduce stormwater runoff on impervious surfaces. The work will also help reduce stormwater inflow and infiltration to the sewer system. It’s expected to reduce runoff by 4.5 million gallons annually.
This grant will allow the Town to replace the parking lot at Shove.

Dr. Emanuel Carter, Chairman of SUNY ESF will be giving a presentation prior to the Town Board meeting on May 22nd at 6:30 in the Board Room. The discussion will be on ways the wastebed properties could be enhanced to benefit wildlife, residents use and economic development.

ONONDAGA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM

FACT SHEET

1) WHAT IS THE LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION GRANT PROGRAM (LHG)?

The LHG is a grant program to reduce lead paint hazards in privately owned residential structures throughout Onondaga County. Lead hazards are often found on painted window frames, wood siding, and painted doors. Common repairs provided by the program are new windows, doors, and siding. The LHG program is funded by Onondaga County Community Development Division and the US Department of HUD.

2) WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE LHG PROGRAM?

Participation is on a first come, first served basis to applicants meeting the following requirements:

• Live in homes which contain Lead Paint Hazards

• Must have children or grandchildren under the age of six who live in or spend a significant amount of time in the home

• Occupy a unit in a one to four family residential structure

• Have a current annual gross household income of no more than 80% of the median income for the County (see chart on reverse side)
for the County (see chart on reverse side),

Eligible properties:

• Must be protected by a current Homeowners Insurance Policy

• Must be covered by flood insurance if located in a designated flood zone

• Have all property taxes and mortgage(s) current

3) HOW MUCH OF A GRANT CAN I RECEIVE?

The maximum grant amount for lead hazard reduction is $10,000. The grant will cover 100% of those costs. You may also be eligible for general rehabilitation work such as roofing, heating, plumbing, structural repairs, etc, if funds are available. Homeowners will be responsible for 25% of those general rehab costs. Homeowners can choose to have only lead hazard reduction work done.

Rental units occupied by tenants meeting the program requirements are eligible to participate in the LHR Program. However, landlords will be required to pay 50% of the cost of the repairs. The landlord’s share must be placed in escrow before the job can be sent to bid.

To be eligible for the program, your gross income must be below the income limit for your family size shown in the table below.

Family Size Income Limit

1 $37,350
2 $42,650
3 $48,000
4 $53,300
5 $57,600
6 $61,850
7 $66,100
8 $70,400

4) WHAT TYPES OF REHABILITATION ARE ELIGIBLE?

Eligible repairs are determined by a thorough lead paint inspection of your home. The Community Development Housing Inspector, along with an independent contractor hired by Community Development, will perform the inspection according to established standards. Typical lead paint hazard reduction repairs include:

• Window and door replacement

• Exterior Siding

• Porch work

5) WILL THERE BE A LIEN PLACED ON MY PROPERTY? — YES

You must agree to repay the full amount of the grant if you do not own and occupy the property as your principle residence for Seven (7) years following completion of the work.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Onondaga County Community Development Division
1100 John H. Mulroy Civic Center
Syracuse, New York 13202
(315) 435-3558

Fair Housing Laws prohibit discrimination in the sale or rental of housing based upon race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, handicapped or familial status, or national origin.

Welcome! – First Baptist Church of Memphis (from Eagle Observer article)

By the end of 2013, the First Baptist Church of Memphis is expected to be moved to Route 5 in Camillus.

#The church is rebuilding after a roof collapse at their current location, on Bennetts Corners Road, in February 2011. Since then, they’ve been holding worship and classes in a second building on their property.

#Sunday morning, the church congregation filed onto the new property, nestled near the town line between Elbridge and Camillus. The congregation held the service at the new property, which is now nothing more than a corn field. By the end of 2013, it will be a sprawling church building situated on 10 acres of property and over-looking the natural beauty of Marcellus, Camillus and Elbridge.

#The 18,000 square-foot building with a new auditorium, gymnasium, offices and worship auditorium was funded through donations and an insurance settlement from February’s havoc.

#Missionary builders will be coming to Camillus to do the work on the new church complex.

#What started as a small crack one day, turned into a full collapse the next, pastor Art George said. A church parishioner noticed the sheetrock from the ceiling falling, like snow, in the auditorium. Within a half-hour, the weight from the snow had crippled the building, collapsing the Sunday school classrooms and worship auditoriums. The congregation has been meeting in the old church building next door since the collapse. But George said the church’s building isn’t what matters.

#“This is not the church,” he said, gesturing toward the buildings. “The people are the church. Did we lose a building? Yes. Did we lose the church? No. The church is just fine.”

#While the church is no longer in Memphis, a hamlet near the town of Camillus and Van Buren line, they will be keeping the church name.

#“The church is the people,” George said. “It’s a different building, different location, but it’s still the same people, the same church family.”

#The new church will be about a five-minute drive from the current location.

Walk / Run to Save Modified Sports
In an effort to keep modified sports programs intact at the two Middle Schools, the Modified Sports Booster Club is in the planning stages of a very exciting fund-raising event for June 3, 2012. The specific details are still developing, but the plans include: a 5K Walk/Run for any students, family members, teachers, staff, and coaches that would like to participate. It will follow the same (or similar) route as the Race for Respect starting and ending at WGHS. Food and drink will be served at the start/finish line area. Following the Walk/Run, there will be a WGMS vs. CMS softball game played by the Middle Schools coaches and teachers. We’ll have students cheering on their respective schools. This is going to be a really fun-filled day and a great way to raise funds to Save Modified Sports. So make sure to mark your calendars on 6/3/12 and come out to support the future of Modified Sports at West Genny! Go to www.savemodifiedsportsatwg.com to register.
Thank you,
The Modified Sports Booster Club

Police Department wins another award – The Town of Camillus is one of eleven winning police departments in this years New York State Law Enforcement Challenge Program. The application submitted by Captain Rotunno and Sergeant Joe Farrella reflects the excellent work the Camillus Police Department does every day with traffic enforcement, crash reduction and the promotion of highway safety. In addition Officer Jay Pollard has been recognized by the Camillus Police Department as their Officer of the Year.

Monday May 28th is the annual Memorial Day Parade in the Village of Camillus. The parade starts at 9:30.

Community: CAMILLUS POLICE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEA HOLDING PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY ON APRIL 28th FROM 10-2 AT CAMILLUS WALGREENS.

On Saturday, April 28th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Camillus Police in conjunction with the DEA will hold their fourth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day at the Camillus Walgreens, located at 5206 W. Genesee St, Camillus New York. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Message from the DEA: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications.

Americans that participated in the DEA’s third National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on October 29, 2011, turned in more than 377,086 pounds (188.5 tons) of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at the 5,327 take-back sites that were available in all 50 states and U.S. territories. When the results of the three prior Take-Back Days are combined, the DEA, and its state, local, and tribal law-enforcement and community partners have removed 995,185 pounds (498.5 tons) of medication from circulation in the past 13 months.

“The amount of prescription drugs turned in by the American public during the past three Take-Back Day events speaks volumes about the need to develop a convenient way to rid homes of unwanted or expired prescription drugs,” said DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart. “DEA remains hard at work to establish just such a drug disposal process, and will continue to offer take-back opportunities until the proper regulations are in place.”

“With the continued support and hard work of our more than 3,945 state, local, and tribal law enforcement and community partners, these three events have dramatically reduced the risk of prescription drug diversion and abuse, and increased awareness of this critical public health issue,” said Leonhart.

Milton Ave baseball field – The Town Board approved a contract between the Town of Camillus and Bob Antonacci for utilization of the Town of Camillus Optimist Field located on Milton Ave. from August 1st through October 15th during the years 2012, 2013 and 2014. The field is a 90 foot baseball diamond which is utilized by the Camillus baseball organization through July. The field was originally constructed on a landfill, and due to the outfield settling it is virtually unplayable. Mr. antonacci’s group will level the outfield and along with the Camillus Baseball organization they will raise money to resod the outfield. This is a great opportunity for everyone involved, including the town. We will now have a great full sized baseball field for our youth to use.

SMS RegistrationAttached is the registration form for the Save Modified Sports Walk/Run.

This is going to be a great event, for a great cause.

Township 5 (Lifestyle Center) – Located on the 68 acres of land which is at the exit of 695 West at Hinsdale Rd.. All plans for this project have been approved. New york State DOT has approved the interconnector road between Hinsdale and Bennett roads. Plans have been approved for the new apartment complex and they plan to begin construction at a later date.

The consolidation of the former Tax Receivers office into the Town Clerks office is complete and all tax and water bills should be submitted to the Town Clerks office.

The Town Board authorized the Board of Directors of the Camillus Canal Society to apply for a financial grant in the amount of $5,000 for the purpose of constructing exercise stations along the trail.

Emerald Ash Borer in New York State – The Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive insect recently discovered in several regions of NY. This insect is known to kill trees of all species, size & vigor and spreads through flight and by transportation in firewood, logs and nursery stock. Since first detected in 2009 it has been found in nine counties, causing quarantine in 19 counties. It will be in Onondaga County soon, if it isn’t already. Ash is commonly found on streets, in yards and forests. Frequently planted to replace elm trees.Emerald Ash Borer will kill all untreated ash trees. Ash will die 2-4 years after infestation and quickly breaks down, posing significant threat to people and property. Property values and community appeal decreases with a loss of tree canopy. For more information go to nyis.info/eab and www.emeraldashborer.info.

Hydraulic Dredge Arrives in Syracuse in Preparation for Lake Cleanup Operations
April 19, 2012 – As preparations continue for Onondaga Lake dredging and capping, another milestone is being reached this week with the arrival of the large hydraulic dredge that will remove material from the lake bottom. The dredge will be assembled over the next several weeks. Deliveries of additional barges, watercraft, office trailers, smaller dredges, and equipment also began this week and will continue in the coming weeks.

Dredging will be conducted from barges on the lake. The dredged material will be transported via a double-walled pipe through non-residential areas to the lined consolidation area in Camillus where it will be pumped into geotextile tubes for drying and safe, long-term isolation. The “closed system” will prevent lake material from being exposed to the open environment.

The dredge has state-of-the-art electronic systems, including a global positioning system (GPS), computerized tracking software, and automated control system, as well as a 16-inch pump. Once assembled, the dredge, which measures nearly 40 feet by 104 feet, will be launched. The complete system – including the dredge, pipeline, processing equipment, and water treatment plant – will then be tested. Later this summer, water will be used to test the system before the lake material is introduced. A limited amount of material will be processed initially before increasing operations to full capacity.

At the consolidation area, the lake material will be separated from the water using geotextile tubes. The water will be collected and treated to meet New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) standards. A high-strength liner has been placed on a clay layer at the bottom of the consolidation area. Once the lake cleanup is complete, an additional high-strength liner will be placed above the geotextile tubes. Above this liner, layers of clean soil will be added and vegetation will be planted.

During dredging operations, B20 biodiesel fuel will be used instead of standard diesel fuel. In addition, during the Onondaga Lake cleanup, green electric booster pumps and hydraulic dredging will help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the equivalent of removing 12,700 cars from the highway for one year.

More than 500 Central New York scientists, engineers, and skilled craft laborers are working with Honeywell, achieving significant progress executing lake improvement plans under the jurisdiction of the DEC.

Comprehensive efforts to protect the public’s health and safety are an important part of every stage of the work to restore Onondaga Lake. All community-related health and safety plans are submitted to the DEC, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the New York State Department of Health. A comprehensive Community Health and Safety Plan is being developed for lake cleanup operations.

Individuals interested in more information should contact Honeywell at 315-552-9784. For more information on the Onondaga Lake cleanup, visit www.lakecleanup.com.

April 24, 2012

First quarter 2012 Newsletter

March 27, 2012

Monday 3/26 Planning Board Meeting 7PM at Town Hall
Tuesday 3/27 Town Board Meeting 7PM at Town Hall
Monday 4/2 Zoning Board Meeting 7PM at Town Hall
Monday 4/2 Camillus Village Board Meeting 7PM at Village Hall
Monday 4/9 Planning Board Meeting 7PM at Town Hall
Tuesday 4/10 Town Board Meeting 7PM at Town Hall

Walk / Run to Save Modified Sports
In an effort to keep modified sports programs intact at the two Middle Schools, the Modified Sports Booster Club is in the planning stages of a very exciting fund-raising event for June 3, 2012. The specific details are still developing, but the plans include: a 5K Walk/Run for any students, family members, teachers, staff, and coaches that would like to participate. It will follow the same (or similar) route as the Race for Respect starting and ending at WGHS. Food and drink will be served at the start/finish line area. Following the Walk/Run, there will be a WGMS vs. CMS softball game played by the Middle Schools coaches and teachers. We’ll have students cheering on their respective schools. This is going to be a really fun-filled day and a great way to raise funds to Save Modified Sports. So make sure to mark your calendars on 6/3/12 and come out to support the future of Modified Sports at West Genny! Stay tuned for further details.

Thank you,
The Modified Sports Booster Club

The proposed new gas station in the Village of Camillus is proceeding. The proposal is to tear down the existing building and replace it with a 2,770 square foot building. The new building will have a convenience store and Subway restaurant. Also on premises will be a car wash located behind the building. An additional curb cut will be located on Newport Road. It will be a right turn only exit with a right hand only entry. The proposal is to have the property operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There will be approximately 20 employees. The Village is still working on details and residents concerns, so these are just proposals at this time.

The Friends of Camillus Park held their last meeting Thursday February 23rd. The next meeting is Thursday March 22nd at 7PM at Town Hall. Discussed at the meeting was the visit by SUNY ESF to the park. Myself, Eric Bacon and Mary & Joe Flynn toured the wooded area of the park and discussed the best layout for a trail around the outside of the park. The group discussed the desire not to take any trees unnecessarily. Mary Flynn has done a tremendous job of organizing this group, along with making contact with SUNY ESF to use their expertise. The group from SUNY seemed very excited about the possibilities that exist in the park. Also discussed at the meeting were ideas for a new splash pad to replace the pool, and also types of building that would be useful and beneficial to the Towns citizens. I would encourage anyone interested in Camillus Park to attend the next meeting.

Upcoming Meeting Dates:
February 28th Town Board Meeting 7PM Town Hall
March 6th Zoning Board Meeting 7PM Town Hall
March 12th Planning Board Meeting 7PM Town Hall
March 13th Town Board Meeting 7PM Town Hall
March 20th Zoning Board 7PM Town Hall
March 22nd Friends of Camillus Park 7PM Town Hall
March 26th Planning Board 7PM Town Hall
March 27th Town Board 7PM Town Hall

Updates from Town Board Meeting February 14th:
Milton Ave Planned Unit Development – This a proposed development to be located at 3877 Milton Ave., located between Hinsdale & Knowell Roads. The proposed property will consist of 5 single family lots, 28 town homes, a 126 unit senior apartment building along with recreational space.

The Town Board approved the contribution of $500 to the 2012 After the Ball Party at West Genesee High School.

The Town Board approved the purchase of two 2012 Chevy Silverado regular cab trucks to be used by the Camillus Water Deptartment. The amount for the two trucks is not to exceed $32,328.72. The existing pickups both have about 100,000 miles and cost the Department approximately $18,000 in repairs in 2011.

The Town Board authorized the Supervisor to execute an application to acquire surplus property from New York State to be added to the Erie Canal Park at no cost to the town. The property is located between the existing canal path and the 695 bypass.

If there is anything you’d like to discuss further with me, please feel free to contact me.

February 28th Town Board Meeting Agenda

February 14, 2012 Town Board Meeting Minutes