Manlius public meetings in 2025

Planning Board

The Town of Manlius Planning Board meeting scheduled for December 22, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on January 12, 2026. No items were discussed or decided.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regularly scheduled December 18, 2025 meeting of the Town of Manlius Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 20 at 6:30 PM. No business items were discussed.

• Meeting cancelled; no items to consider.

Town Board

The Manlius Town Board will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to adopt LED roadway lighting for Consolidated Lighting District 1 on Ravine Road and District 2 in S Eagle Village. The board will also review a bid to purchase two sport utility vehicles for the police department, a zone change application for 4555 Pompey Center Road, and a change order for the Skyridge Water District lower pump station redesign.

• Public hearing and resolution for LED roadway lighting in Consolidated Lighting District 1 – Ravine Road
• Public hearing and resolution for LED roadway lighting in Consolidated Lighting District 2 – S Eagle Village
• Purchase of two sport utility vehicles for the Town of Manlius Police Department (Maguire bid)
• Zone Change Application for 4555 Pompey Center Road (Tax Map #113-02-17.1) with public hearing set for Feb 11, 2026
• Skyridge Water District Change Order #3 for lower pump station redesign

The Manlius Town Board approved the purchase of two police vehicles for $59,395.86, adopted resolutions for streetlight improvements in two lighting districts, and referred a zone change application for 4555 Pompey Center Rd to planning boards with a public hearing set for February 11, 2026. The board also authorized a change order for Skyridge water infrastructure, accepted survey and grant writing proposals for Enders Road, appointed several board members, and approved budget items and abstract #24. The Wanoa Golf Course liquor license and employee handbook items were tabled.

• Approved purchase of 2022 Ford Explorer XLT and 2022 Dodge Durango GT for $59,395.86 from Maquire Auto Group (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for streetlight improvements in Manlius Consolidated Lighting District #1 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for streetlight improvements in Manlius Consolidated Lighting District #2 (5-0)
• Referred zone change application for 4555 Pompey Center Rd to planning boards and set public hearing for Feb 11, 2026 (5-0)
• Authorized Change Order #3 with Miller Engineers for Skyridge Water District infrastructure (5-0)
• Accepted LaBella survey proposal for Enders Road at $41,400 and Millennium Strategies grant writing proposal at $5,000 (5-0)
• Appointed Kristen Zarella to Planning Board (7-year term), Eric Neubauer as alternate (1-year), Jessica Detor to Zoning Board (5-year), Joseph Messineo and James O'Connor to Board of Assessment Review (5-year each) (5-0)
• Approved abstract #24 totaling $767,028.83 (5-0)

Police Committee

The agenda is mostly procedural: approval of October 22, 2025 minutes, department report, and other business. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed.

Planning Board

The Town of Manlius Planning Board meeting scheduled for December 8, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on January 12, 2026. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting.

Town Board

The Town Board will consider a professional services agreement for a Climate Smart Zoning Project. The board is also setting public hearing dates for two consolidated lighting districts and reviewing budget items.

• Climate Smart Zoning Project agreement with Colliers Engineering & Design
• Public hearing date of December 17, 2025, for Manlius Consolidated Lighting District #1 (Ravine Rd)
• Public hearing date of December 17, 2025, for Manlius Consolidated Lighting District #2 (S. Eagle Village-Peck Hill Rd)
• Highway permit for Windstream NY-Kinetic
• Phase III 2026 estimate for Avalon scanning project

The board approved a $118,800 contract with Colliers Engineering for the Climate Smart Zoning Project and authorized releases of $26,353.80 and $18,500 from Highway Agreement Securities to Harrington Homes for Brandywine Drive phases 1 and 2. It also authorized a permit for Windstream New York Kinetic to install 40 ft of fiber optic cable on Peck Hill Road, set public hearing dates on December 17 for Consolidated Lighting District #1 and #2, and approved a $44,250 scanning agreement with Avalon. Additional actions included terminating the IMA with the Village of Fayetteville for deer management, adding $700 to the highway agreements account, and approving abstract #23 totaling $988,617.64.

• Approved $118,800 Colliers Engineering contract for Climate Smart Zoning Project (unanimous)
• Released $26,353.80 to Harrington Homes for Phase 1 Brandywine Drive (unanimous)
• Released $18,500 to Harrington Homes for Phase 2 Brandywine Drive (unanimous)
• Authorized permit for Windstream New York Kinetic to install 40 ft fiber on Peck Hill Rd (unanimous)
• Set public hearing Dec 17 2025 6:31 PM for Lighting District #1 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing Dec 17 2025 6:32 PM for Lighting District #2 (unanimous)
• Approved $44,250 Phase III scanning agreement with Avalon (unanimous)
• Approved abstract #23 for $988,617.64 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will open with a pledge of allegiance and approve the minutes from its previous meeting. The board will discuss a site plan amendment submitted by Twin Ponds Housing LLC for a Planned Unit Development at 5440 North Burdick Street, identified on Tax Map # 086.-02-06.1. The meeting will also include any other business before adjournment.

• Pledge of Allegiance
• Approval of Minutes
• Discussion – Site Plan Amendment – Twin Ponds Housing LLC – 5440 North Burdick Street – Planned Unit Development (PUD) – Tax Map # 086.-02-06.1
• Other Business

The Board approved the Twin Ponds Residential Community plan with minor site and architectural changes, affirming the prior SEQRA negative declaration. The minutes from the November 10 meeting were tabled. The scheduled December 8 meeting was cancelled due to no new business. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Twin Ponds Residential Community plan (unanimous)
• Tabled minutes from November 10, 2025
• Cancelled December 8, 2025 Planning Board meeting
• Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance requests and one appeal of a code enforcement decision. Applicants seek variances for height and setbacks at properties on Karker Rd, Craine Dr, and Cascades Dr. The board will also approve minutes from August 2025 and address other business.

• Public hearing – Andrew Marquart: 6' height variance at 7101 Karker Rd
• Public hearing – Ryan Hanlon: 33' rear yard setback variance at 8343 Craine Dr
• Public hearing – Michael Doolittle: 28' front yard setback variance at 4586 Cascades Dr
• Public hearing – Wayne Welshans: appeal of October 23, 2025 code enforcement decision at 303 Palmer Dr

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a local law to override the property tax cap for 2026. The board is also scheduled to adopt the 2026 budget.

• Public hearing for local law to override the 2026 property tax cap
• Adoption of the 2026 Budget
• Climate Smart Zoning Project agreement with Colliers Engineering & Design
• Proposed hydrant on Yeaworth Lane via OCWA
• Sale of surplus vehicles and tires from the Town of Manlius Police Department

The Board unanimously enacted Local Law 2025‑6 to override the property tax cap for fiscal year 2026. It also adopted the changes to and the final 2026 Preliminary Budget. Additional actions included approving a new fire hydrant and related water main work on Yeaworth Lane, setting dates for the 2026 organizational and first board meetings, and authorizing the auction of a surplus 2018 Black Ford Explorer.

• Enacted Local Law 2025‑6 overriding the property tax cap for FY 2026 (6-0)
• Adopted changes to the 2026 Preliminary Budget (6-0)
• Adopted the 2026 Preliminary Budget (6-0)
• Approved proposed hydrant #4250063 for Yeaworth Lane (6-0)
• Authorized supervisor to sign permit for additional hydrant and 12" main replacement on Yeaworth Lane (6-0)
• Set date for 2026 Organizational Meeting: Jan 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM (6-0)
• Set date for first 2026 Town Board Meeting: Jan 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM (6-0)
• Declared 2018 Black Ford Explorer surplus and authorized auction via GovDeals (6-0)

Planning Board

The Manlius Planning Board will hold public hearings and consider SEQR approvals for three applications: a 2-lot subdivision on Sweet Road, a 16-lot subdivision on Hoag Lane, and a site plan amendment for Twin Ponds Housing at 5440 North Burdick Street. Decisions are expected on each item.

• Zachary Anderson & Kathleen Kane - 2-lot subdivision at 206 E. Yates Street, lot on Sweet Road (RA zoning)
• Woodland Hills Subdivision - 16-lot subdivision at 5280 Hoag Lane, Fayetteville (RA zoning)
• Twin Ponds Housing LLC - site plan amendment at 5440 North Burdick Street (PUD zoning)

The Planning Board unanimously approved the minutes from October 20, 2025. It also approved a Negative Declaration under SEQR and authorized the Chair to sign the short‑form EAF. The Board unanimously approved the 2‑lot subdivision at 206 E. Yates St. and adopted a Negative SEQRA Declaration for the 16‑lot Woodland Hills Subdivision at 5280 Hoag Lane.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Issued Negative Declaration under SEQR and authorized Chair to sign short‑form EAF (unanimous)
• Approved 2‑lot subdivision for Zachary Anderson & Kathleen Kane at 206 E. Yates St. (unanimous)
• Adopted Negative SEQRA Declaration for Woodland Hills Subdivision (16 lots) at 5280 Hoag Lane

Town Board

The Town Board is conducting a public hearing regarding the 2026 preliminary budget. The board will also set a date for a public hearing on a local law to override the property tax cap for 2026.

• Public hearing for 2026 Preliminary Budget
• Scheduling of public hearing for 2026 Property Tax Cap Override local law
• Climate Smart Zoning Project with Colliers Engineering & Design
• Justice Court Annual Audit
• Approval of Abstract #21

The Manlius Town Board approved a $1,129,735.94 funding allocation (Abstract #21) and authorized the Supervisor to execute a settlement agreement discussed in executive session. It also set a November 19 public hearing on a proposed Property Tax Cap Override and approved several budget items, including a $2,700 Justice Court audit. All motions carried with unanimous support except one abstention on the audit.

• Waived reading of the public notice (unanimous)
• Opened and later closed the 2026 preliminary budget public hearing (unanimous)
• Set November 19, 2025 public hearing on Property Tax Cap Override (unanimous)
• Authorized $2,700 Justice Court audit with FJ Pompo & Co. (1 abstention, otherwise unanimous)
• Approved budget increases and additions presented by the Town Comptroller (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Abstract #21 funding of $1,129,735.94 (unanimous)
• Authorized Supervisor to execute settlement agreement discussed in executive session (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to discuss the tentative 2026 budget. This is a budget workshop, so no formal votes are expected. The agenda includes the pledge of allegiance and adjournment after the budget discussion.

• 2026 Budget Discussion
• Review of 2026 Tentative Budget document

Town Board

The Town Board will present the 2026 budget and hold a public hearing regarding a local law to override the property tax cap for 2026. The board will also review the Kirkville Fire District 2026 budget and a snow removal contract.

• Public hearing on local law to override the 2026 property tax cap
• 2026 Budget presentation
• Kirkville Fire District 2026 proposed budget
• 2025-2026 snow removal contract with Lous Landscaping
• Climate Smart Zoning Project with Colliers Engineering & Design

The Board voted 4‑3 against enacting Local Law 2025‑6 to override the property tax cap for fiscal year 2026. It approved the Kirkville Fire District 2026 budget of $257,448, a $337,083.31 purchase of a John Deere wheel loader, and a $155 per visit snow‑removal contract with Lous Landscaping. The Board also approved Abstract #20 for $981,274.36 and adopted the October 8, 2025 minutes.

• Tax cap override motion failed (4‑3)
• Approved Kirkville Fire District 2026 budget $257,448 (6‑0)
• Approved purchase of John Deere wheel loader $337,083.31 (5‑1)
• Approved snow‑removal contract $155 per visit (6‑0)
• Approved Abstract #20 funding $981,274.36 (6‑0)
• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Waived reading of public notice for tax cap hearing (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on tax cap override (unanimous)

Police Committee

The Manlius Police Committee will hold a virtual meeting on October 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes the approval of September minutes, a department report from Chief Cassalia, and a review of old business.

• Approval of September 3, 2025, minutes
• Department report from Chief Cassalia
• Review of old business
• Virtual meeting instructions provided

The committee voted to approve the September 3, 2025 minutes, with the motion passing unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:44 PM (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding two separate subdivision applications on Sweet Road. Both projects are located within the Restricted Agricultural (RA) zoning classification.

• Public hearing for Timothy Kohlbrenner & Donna Sequin regarding a 3-lot subdivision at the corner of Sweet Road and State Route 173
• Public hearing for Zachary Anderson & Kathleen Kane regarding a 2-lot subdivision on Sweet Road

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. It waived the reading of public‑hearing notices, opened and later closed two public hearings, and kept one hearing open pending additional information from Onondaga County DOT. The board then tabled the 3‑lot subdivision project to obtain more details on driveway cuts. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Waived reading of public hearing notice for 3‑lot subdivision (unanimously)
• Opened public hearing for 3‑lot subdivision at 6:45 PM (unanimously)
• Kept public hearing open pending Onondaga County DOT information (unanimously)
• Waived reading of public hearing notice for 2‑lot subdivision (unanimously)
• Opened public hearing for 2‑lot subdivision at 7:22 PM (unanimously)
• Closed public hearing for 2‑lot subdivision at 7:25 PM (unanimously)
• Tabled the subdivision project for more information on driveway cuts (unanimously)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for October 16, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 20.

Town Board

The Town Board will hold public hearings on proposed 2026 fire service contracts with the villages of Fayetteville, Minoa, and Manlius. The board also considers new employee policies including Bridge to Medicare and Longevity Pay, and will discuss an RFP for town facility improvements. Additionally, the board reviews 2026 SPCA dog control contracts and approves routine items such as budget reports and meeting minutes.

• Public hearings on 2026 fire contracts with Fayetteville, Minoa, and Manlius
• New Bridge to Medicare policy and Longevity Pay policy for employees
• RFP approval for Town Facility and Public Engagement Project
• 2026 SPCA dog control contracts (town and cruelty contracts)
• Update on Town Highway Garage Additions and Renovations Project

The Board approved the 2026 fire protection contracts for the Fayetteville, Minoa, and Manlius districts, authorizing the Supervisor to sign contracts for $2,480,026, $1,427,988, and $2,183,428.74 respectively. It also adopted the Longevity Pay and Bridge to Medicare policies effective Jan. 1 2026 and authorized the publication of an RFP for a Town Facility and Public Engagement Project. Additional actions included several budget reallocations, acceptance of a Board of Ethics resignation and appointment, and approval of various budget line‑item increases.

• Approved Fayetteville Fire Protection District contract $2,480,026 (all in favor)
• Approved Minoa Fire Protection District contract $1,427,988 (all in favor)
• Approved Manlius Fire Protection District contract $2,183,428.74 (all in favor)
• Approved Longevity Pay Policy effective Jan. 1 2026 (all in favor)
• Approved Bridge to Medicare Policy effective Jan. 1 2026 (all in favor)
• Authorized publication of RFP for Town Facility and Public Engagement Project (motion carried)
• Approved budget reallocations of $166,176; $52,000; $69,960; and $29,254 (all in favor)
• Accepted resignation of Kristine Kinsella‑Zettler and appointed Mary L. Karpinski to Board of Ethics (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a special use permit renewal for Resort Lifestyles at 3900 Medical Center Drive, hear an initial presentation for a subdivision of 8900 Peck Hill Road, and discuss a proposed dog daycare and landscaping business at 8291 East Seneca Turnpike. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other business.

• Special Use Permit Renewal for Resort Lifestyles at 3900 Medical Center Drive
• Initial presentation of subdivision of 8900 Peck Hill Road (RA zoning) by Robert and Elli Kale
• Discussion of Pawsits Doggy Daycare & Ryan's Landscaping at 8291 East Seneca Turnpike (RA zoning)
• Approval of minutes from September 22, 2025

The board unanimously approved the minutes from September 22, 2025 and a 7‑year special use permit for Resort Lifestyles at 3900 Medical Center Drive. It voted 5‑2 to refer the subdivision request for 8900 Peck Hill Road to the Town Planner and to send the application to the Onondaga County Planning Board. Both the Pawsits Doggy Daycare and Ryan’s Landscaping applications were tabled pending additional information. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 7‑year Special Use Permit for Resort Lifestyles, 3900 Medical Center Drive (unanimous)
• Referred 8900 Peck Hill Road subdivision to Town Planner (5‑2 vote)
• Sent 8900 Peck Hill Road subdivision application to Onondaga County Planning Board
• Tabled Pawsits Doggy Daycare application (no vote recorded)
• Tabled Ryan’s Landscaping application (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on the Fremont Meadows request and review the tentative budget. They will also consider new policies on longevity pay and a bridge-to-Medicare program, approve change orders for the Highway Department, and adopt a resolution on lease thresholds. Other items include letters of intent for website and meeting management services, facility updates, and budget adjustments.

• Public hearing on Fremont Meadows request
• Tentative budget review
• New policies: Longevity Pay and Bridge to Medicare
• Change orders for Town Highway Department
• Resolution adopting lease thresholds

The Manlius Town Board approved several actions, most notably the $462,247.69 Abstract #18 fund allocation. It also authorized two highway department change orders, contracts for website hosting ($16,890) and meeting‑management software ($11,650), and adopted a lease‑reporting materiality threshold resolution. The Board appointed Craig Donnelly and Saba Siddiki to the Tree Commission and approved various budget line‑item additions and increases. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Abstract #18 fund allocation of $462,247.69 (unanimous)
• Authorized Supervisor to sign Change Order P-01A for Highway Dept plumbing contract (unanimous)
• Authorized Supervisor to sign Change Order P-02 for Highway Dept plumbing contract (unanimous)
• Approved website hosting and design agreement with Revize for $16,890 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Civic Plus for meeting‑management software for $11,650 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution establishing materiality threshold for lease reporting (unanimous)
• Appointed Craig Donnelly and Saba Siddiki to the Tree Commission (unanimous)
• Approved budget line‑item additions and increases as presented by Comptroller (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold an initial presentation for two lot subdivisions on Sweet Road. The board will also review the SEQR and decision for the Highbridge Senior Apartments project.

• 3-Lot Subdivision presentation for 408 Park Street (Lot 2 at Sweet Road and State Route 173)
• 2-Lot Subdivision presentation for 206 E. Yates Street (Lot 1 on Sweet Road)
• SEQR and Decision for Highbridge Senior Apartments on Highbridge Street

The Board approved the September 8, 2025 minutes. It scheduled public hearings for two subdivision applications on October 20, 2025. It issued a Negative Declaration under SEQR and approved the site plan for the Highbridge Senior Apartments project with a list of conditions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 408 Park Street 3‑lot subdivision on Oct 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 206 E. Yates St. 2‑lot subdivision on Oct 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Issued Negative Declaration under SEQR for Highbridge Senior Apartments (unanimous)
• Approved Highbridge Senior Apartments site plan (project #43032) with conditions (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting at 7:09 PM (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Town of Manlius Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM.

Town Board

The Town Board will discuss infrastructure changes for the Skyridge Water District and a training agreement for the Town of Manlius Police Department. The board is also reviewing new personnel policies and the 2026 Humana Medicare Group Plan. Financial reports for August 2025 and budget items are on the agenda.

• Change orders for Skyridge Water District (Contract 1 CO No 2 and Contract 3 CO No 2)
• Training contract with Amethyst Group Consulting for Town of Manlius Police Department
• 2026 Humana Medicare Group Plan contract
• New handbook policies for Bridge to Medicare and Longevity Pay
• Approval of Abstract #17

The Town Board unanimously approved multiple contracts and budget items. Key actions included a $5,028,355 increase to the highway fund, a $10,000 police training contract, a 2026 Humana Medicare contract, and two change orders for the Skyridge Water District. The Board also appointed a new Town Assessor and approved $1,020,625.73 in abstract #17 funding. All motions passed with all members in favor.

• Authorized Change Order #2 for Skyridge Water Storage Tanks (All in Favor)
• Authorized Change Order #2 for Skyridge Water Main Replacement and Pumphouse Improvements (All in Favor)
• Approved $10,000 Police Department training contract with Amethyst Group Consulting LLC (All in Favor)
• Approved 2026 Humana Medicare Group contract (All in Favor)
• Approved $5,028,355 addition to Highway BAN account (All in Favor)
• Approved $230,932.53 increase for Maintenance Building account (All in Favor)
• Appointed Cristine Del Fuoco as Town Assessor (6‑year term, $89,000 salary) (All in Favor)
• Approved abstract #17 funding of $1,020,625.73 (All in Favor)

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting for a budget workshop. The session consists of budget presentations from department heads.

• Department head budget presentations

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold discussions regarding two properties on Hoag Lane in Fayetteville. Both items are listed for discussion only.

• Discussion of Highbridge Senior Apartments at 5280 Hoag Lane (PUD zoning)
• Update and discussion of Woodland Hills Subdivision at 5280 Hoag Lane (RA zoning)

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting, with one member abstaining. The Highbridge Senior Living Property PUD application was tabled for further review. The Woodland Hills Subdivision (Restricted Agricultural) application was also tabled pending final drawings. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Tabled Highbridge Senior Living Property PUD application
• Tabled Woodland Hills Subdivision application
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Police Committee

The Manlius Police Committee will discuss facility needs and review workplan updates for the villages. The agenda also includes approval of draft minutes from June 25, 2025, a department report from Chief Cassalia, and discussion of meeting times. No decisions or proposals with specific dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of June 25, 2025 draft minutes
• Workplan status/updates for Fayetteville, Manlius, and Minoa
• Department report by Chief Cassalia
• Discussion of facility needs
• Discussion regarding meeting times

The Police Committee approved the June 25, 2025 minutes unanimously. The committee decided to keep the regular meeting start time at 5:00 PM. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 PM passed unanimously.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Kept meeting start time at 5:00 PM (decision)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:18 PM (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will schedule public hearings for the 2026 fire contracts with Fayetteville, Minoa, and Manlius, as well as a hearing on a local law to override the property tax cap. The board will also award a bid for the Burdick Genesee Corridor Study and approve a temporary municipal aid addition of $7,818.

• Award bid for Burdick Genesee Corridor Study
• Set public hearing for Manlius Fire Contract 2026
• Set public hearing for Fayetteville Fire Contract 2026
• Set public hearing for Minoa Fire Contract 2026
• Set public hearing for Property Tax Cap Override Local Law

The Manlius Town Board approved a full‑time Community Service Officer role and accepted an $80,000 Burdick Genesee Corridor study proposal. It also set dates for several public hearings on fire contracts, Fremont Meadows entrance, and a property‑tax‑cap override, and approved funding for a National Grid tree‑rebate application and abstract #1 6 totaling $393,673.30.

• Approved full‑time Community Service Officer position (all in favor)
• Accepted $80,000 Burdick Genesee Corridor Planning proposal (all in favor)
• Approved submission for National Grid 10,000‑tree rebate (all in favor)
• Set public hearing for Fremont Meadows entrance on Sep 24, 2025 (5‑2, 2 abstentions)
• Set public hearing for Fayetteville fire contract on Oct 8, 2025 (all in favor)
• Set public hearing for Minoa fire contract on Oct 8, 2025 (all in favor)
• Set public hearing for Manlius fire contract on Oct 8, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved abstract #1 6 funding of $393,673.30 (all in favor)

Town Board

This is a budget workshop where department heads will present their budget proposals for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting is virtual and no votes or public hearings are scheduled. No specific dollar amounts or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Department head budget presentations
• Virtual meeting format

Planning Board

The Manlius Planning Board will hold a public hearing for the Highbridge Senior Apartments project, which seeks a Planned Unit Development zoning classification on Tax Map #093-01-05.1. The board will also discuss a concept proposal from Lodestar Energy for a solar array on land zoned Restricted Agricultural at Duguid Road and North Eagle Village Road (Tax Maps #099-01-14.1 and #099-01-12.1). Routine items include approval of minutes and other business.

• Public hearing – Highbridge Senior Apartments – Planned Unit Development – Highbridge Street – Tax Map #093-01-05.1
• Concept discussion – Lodestar Energy solar array – Restricted Agricultural zoning – Duguid Road and North Eagle Village Road – Tax Maps #099-01-14.1 and #099-01-12.1
• Approval of minutes
• Other business

The Planning Board approved the minutes from August 11, 2025 unanimously. It waived the reading of the public‑hearing notice, opened the hearing, and then closed it unanimously. The board voted to table the Highbridge Senior Apartments application to request additional information. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Waived reading of public hearing notice (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing at 7:21 PM (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing at 8:00 PM (unanimous)
• Tabled Highbridge Senior Apartments PUD application for further information (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:40 PM (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Manlius Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance requests, including a major lot area variance of over 65,000 square feet and a road frontage variance on Collamer Road. The board will also consider minutes from the previous meeting and other business.

• Public hearing: Steven Eggert - 7364 Collamer Rd - 65,152 sq ft lot area variance & 39.25 ft road frontage variance
• Public hearing: Kristopher Glassford - 7444 Collamer Rd - 9-foot 3-inch height variance
• Public hearing: Steven Santimaw - 6337 Fremont Rd - 10-foot side yard setback variance
• Public hearing: Frank Gattuso - 9 Landgrove Dr - 14-foot side yard setback variance

The board approved the July 17, 2025 minutes and waived public notice for each agenda item. It granted a 9‑ft‑3‑in height variance for a detached garage at 7444 Collamer Rd. It also approved side‑yard setback variances for 6337 Fremont Rd (garage) and 9 Landgrove Dr (pool), and a lot‑area and road‑frontage variance for the Eggert Living Trust at 7364 Collamer Rd. All motions carried with unanimous votes.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (Ayes: Catalino, Kelly, Miller, Christensen; Nayes: 0)
• Granted 9‑ft‑3‑in height variance for 7444 Collamer Rd garage (Ayes: Catalino, Kelly, Miller, Christensen; Nayes: 0)
• Granted 10‑ft side‑yard setback variance for 6337 Fremont Rd garage (Ayes: Catalino, Kelly, Miller, Christensen; Nayes: 0)
• Granted 14‑ft side‑yard setback variance for 9 Landgrove Dr inground pool, with pool line roped off (Ayes: Catalino, Kelly, Miller, Christensen; Nayes: 0)
• Granted 65,152 sq ft lot‑area and 39.25‑ft road‑frontage variances for 7364 Collamer Rd land‑division (Ayes: Catalino, Kelly, Miller, Christensen; Nayes: 0)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on amending zoning regulations for planned unit developments and vote on budget transfers totaling over $72,000. The board will also discuss a quarry permit and approve minutes from July.

• Public hearing on amending zoning for planned unit developments
• Transfer of $56,909 for plow/sand equipment
• Add $15,698.16 for Stop DWI equipment
• Discussion on T.H. Kinsella Quarry natural resource removal permit
• Approval of July 23 and July 30, 2025 minutes

The Board appointed Ann Oot as Deputy Supervisor and enacted Local Law 2025‑5 amending Planned Development provisions. It approved a Natural Resource Removal Permit for T.H. Kinsella Quarry and authorized a $50,000 letter of intent for pickleball courts in the Village of Manlius. Several budget adjustments were adopted, including a $56,909 equipment transfer and a $15,698.16 allocation for DWI‑related expenses. The Board also approved abstract #15 for $1,209,632.74 and the July 2025 supervisor’s reports.

• Appointed Ann Oot as Deputy Supervisor – motion carried (Ayes: all six members, Nayes: 0)
• Enacted Local Law 2025‑5 amending Article III Planned Development provisions – motion carried (Ayes: all six members, Nayes: 0)
• Approved Natural Resource Removal Permit for T.H. Kinsella Inc. – motion carried (Ayes: all six members, Nayes: 0)
• Authorized Supervisor to sign letter of intent for up to $50,000 for Village of Manlius pickleball courts – motion carried (Ayes: all six members, Nayes: 0)
• Approved budget transfer of $56,909 from DA0 5.5142.472 Plow/Sand Equipment to DA0 5.5130.200 Equipment – motion carried (Ayes: all six members, Nayes: 0)
• Approved budget addition of $15,698.16 for DWI Quarterly Payments and DWI Equipment Contractual accounts – motion carried (Ayes: all six members, Nayes: 0)
• Approved abstract #15 for $1,209,632.74 – motion carried (Ayes: all six members, Nayes: 0)
• Approved July 2025 Supervisor’s reports – motion carried (Ayes: all six members, Nayes: 0)

Planning Board

The Manlius Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a site plan and special use permit application for a pole barn at 8568 E. Genesee Street in the Commercial A district. The board will also discuss updates on the Highbridge Senior Apartments project on Highbridge Street, a Planned Unit Development. Additionally, the board will consider approval of the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes and other business.

• Public hearing for Tim Cooley's application for a pole barn at 8568 E. Genesee Street (Commercial A zoning)
• Discussion and updates on Bob Amodie's Highbridge Senior Apartments at Highbridge Street (Planned Unit Development)
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2025

The Planning Board approved the Special Use Permit for the pole barn at 8568 E. Genesee Street for seven years, expiring on August 11, 2032. The Board also approved the associated Site Plan and related drawings. The public hearing was held without public comment and the meeting was adjourned. The next public hearing for the Highbridge Senior Apartments project is scheduled for August 25, 2025.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Issued Negative Declaration under SEQR and authorized Chair to sign short form EAF (unanimous)
• Waived reading of the Public Hearing notice (unanimous)
• Opened Public Hearing at 6:36 PM (unanimous)
• Closed Public Hearing at 6:37 PM (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for 7 years, expiring 08/11/2032 (unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan and associated surveys, lighting, and architectural plans (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting at 8:00 PM (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the current conditions of the Town Hall and Police Department facilities. Based on public feedback, they will explore options including renovation studies and new building assessments, with plans for community engagement. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and public input only.

• Discussion of Town Hall and Police Department facility conditions
• Review of renovation study and new building assessment documents
• Public discussion period for community input on facility issues

The Board voted not to move forward with the resolution to place a $40 million bond on the November ballot. The decision was announced by Supervisor Deer during discussion of Town Hall and Police Department facility issues. The Board then unanimously adjourned the regular session at 9:08 PM after a motion by Councilor Italiano and a second by Councilor Gonzalez‑McCurdy.

• Board decided not to place $40 million bond on November ballot (unanimous)
• Board adjourned regular session at 9:08 PM (unanimous) – motion by Councilor Italiano, seconded by Councilor Gonzalez‑McCurdy

Planning Board

The Manlius Planning Board will hold an update and discussion on a subdivision, site plan, and special use permit application for Pawsits Doggy Daycare at 8291 East Seneca Turnpike. The property is zoned Restricted Agricultural (RA). No decisions are scheduled; only discussion and updates are planned.

• Danielle and Ryan Ewert - 8291 East Seneca Turnpike - update and discussion on subdivision, site plan, and special use permit for Pawsits Doggy Daycare
• Property zoning: Restricted Agricultural (RA)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold public hearings regarding a natural resource removal permit for Kinsella Quarry and amendments to the Planned Units Development code. Members will also discuss a new town facility and review a change order for the Skyridge Water Supply District Project.

• Public hearing for Kinsella Quarry Natural Resource Removal Permit
• Proposed Local Law Amendment to Chapter 155 Section 20.2 (Planned Units Development)
• Change order for Skyridge Water Supply District Project
• New Recreation hires Claire Hunt and Randal Hearn at $17.00/hr
• Intermunicipal Agreement with Village of Manlius for CODES

The Town Board approved Abstract #14 for $778,875.26, authorizing funds across multiple town accounts. It also set a public hearing date for the Planned Units Development amendment, approved a change order for the Skyridge Water Supply project, and authorized hiring of two recreation staff. Additional actions included closing two public hearings, adopting a workday resolution, and signing an intermunicipal code‑enforcement agreement.

• Approved Abstract #14 funding $778,875.26 (6-0)
• Authorized Supervisor to sign Change Order #1 for Skyridge Water Supply District project (6-0)
• Set public hearing for Planned Units Development amendment on Aug 13, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved hiring of Claire Hunt and Randal Hearn at $17/hr for recreation staff (6-0)
• Adopted Standard Workday and Reporting Resolution (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Closed Kinsella Quarry Natural Resource Removal Permit hearing (6-0)
• Closed public hearing on Proposed Local Law Amendment – Chapter 155 Section 20.2 (6-0)
• Authorized signing of intermunicipal agreement with Village of Manlius for shared code‑enforcement officers (6-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a site plan and special use permit for TracerTech, an indoor driving range at 6940 Schepps Corners Road. Presentations will be given for a pole barn at 8568 E. Genesee Street and the Highbridge Senior Apartments on Highbridge Street. A special use permit renewal for a Crown Castle cell tower at 6271 Schepps Corners Road is also on the agenda. Other business includes a Twin Ponds update.

• Crown Castle special use permit renewal for cell tower at 6271 Schepps Corners Road
• Public hearing and decision on TracerTech indoor driving range at 6940 Schepps Corners Road
• Third presentation for pole barn at 8568 E. Genesee Street (Tim Cooley)
• Second presentation for Highbridge Senior Apartments on Highbridge Street (Bob Amodie)
• Twin Ponds update under other business

The Planning Board approved the minutes from June 23, 2025. It granted a 20‑year renewal of the special use permit for the cell tower at 6271 Schepps Corners Road. The board also approved the amended site plan for the TracerTech indoor driving range and set public‑hearing dates for two other projects.

• Approved minutes of June 23, 2025 (Salamone abstained, others unanimous)
• Approved 20‑year Special Use Permit renewal for cell tower at 6271 Schepps Corners Road (unanimous)
• Waived reading of the public‑hearing notice for TracerTech project (unanimous)
• Approved amended site plan for TracerTech Indoor Driving Range at 6940 Schepps Corners Road (unanimous)
• Set public‑hearing date Aug 11, 2025 for pole‑barn project at 8568 E. Genesee Street (unanimous)
• Set public‑hearing date Aug 25, 2025 for Highbridge Senior Apartments project (unanimous)
• Adjourned the regular meeting at 8:40 PM (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider three separate requests for setback variances. These requests involve adjustments to side and rear yard requirements for specific properties.

• Public hearing for Mark & Lori Bort: 2.5' side yard setback variance at 8812 Quarter Horse Run
• Public hearing for David Best: 35-foot rear yard and 20-foot side yard setback variances at 7761 Mc Dermott Rd
• Public hearing for Joshua & Jacklyn Elander: 12.5' side yard setback variance at 5809 Tilton Rd

The board approved a 2.5‑foot side‑yard setback variance for Mark & Lori Bort’s garage at 8812 Quarter Horse Run. It also approved a 10‑foot side‑yard and 35‑foot rear‑yard setback variance for David Best’s shed at 7761 Mc Dermott Rd. Finally, it granted a 12‑foot side‑yard setback variance for Joshua & Jacklyn Elander’s pool deck at 5809 Tilton Rd. All motions carried unanimously.

• Granted 2.5‑ft side‑yard setback for garage at 8812 Quarter Horse Run (unanimous)
• Granted 10‑ft side‑yard and 35‑ft rear‑yard setbacks for shed at 7761 Mc Dermott Rd (unanimous)
• Granted 12‑ft side‑yard setback for pool deck at 5809 Tilton Rd (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution adopting an amendment to Local Law Chapter 155 Section 20.2, which governs Planned Unit Development. The board will also act on a final order for the Enders Road sidewalk district and review a decommissioning agreement for the solar project at 7869 Peck Road. Additional items include emergency maintenance repairs at Town Hall and requests for proposals for climate‑smart zoning and dog‑control services.

• Resolution adopting amendment to Local Law Chapter 155 Section 20.2 (Planned Unit Development)
• Final Order for Enders Road Sidewalk District (including Schedule A)
• Decommissioning Agreement for solar project at 7869 Peck Road (Catalyze)
• Town Hall emergency maintenance: fire panel replacement contract and roof repairs
• RFPs for Climate Smart Zoning Project and Dog Control Services

The Manlius Town Board adopted the Enders Road Sidewalk District order and approved several contracts, including a $41,400 survey, a $132,950 roof repair, and a $6,507.92 fire panel replacement. It also authorized a decommissioning agreement for the solar project at 7869 Peck Rd and approved the Employee Assistance Program agreement. Budget transfers were approved and Abstract #13 allocating $656,453.01 was adopted.

• Adopted Enders Road Sidewalk District order (subject to Comptroller approval) (6-0)
• Approved LaBella Survey Services for Enders Rd, $41,400 (7-0)
• Authorized Decommissioning Agreement for Solar Project at 7869 Peck Rd (7-0)
• Approved Town Hall roof repair contract up to $132,950 (7-0)
• Approved fire panel replacement contract with Davis‑Ulmer, $6,507.92 (7-0)
• Approved Employee Assistance Program agreement (July 1 2025 – June 30 2026) (7-0)
• Approved $3,000 budget transfer from IT‑Buildings to Repairs‑Buildings (7-0)
• Approved Abstract #13 fund allocation, $656,453.01 (7-0)

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to award a bid for water main replacement and pumphouse improvements in the Skyridge Water District. The board will review proposals from Casinella Excavating and WD Malone Trucking-Excavating.

• Award bid for Skyridge Water District Water Main Replacement and Pumphouse Improvements

The Board voted unanimously to award a $1,600,650 contract to Cassinella Excavating for the Skyridge Water Supply District’s 2025 water‑main replacement and pump‑house improvements. The Board also approved a change order granting a $516,210 credit, reducing the project’s total cost to $1,084,440, pending legal review. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved $1,600,650 contract to Cassinella Excavating (unanimous)
• Approved $516,210 change‑order credit, reducing total to $1,084,440 (unanimous)
• Approved unanimous adjournment of the meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for three property owners seeking variances. The requests involve side yard setbacks and one height variance for residential properties.

• Public hearing for Scot Garland at 7688 Myers Rd: 6-foot side yard and 3-foot height variance
• Public hearing for Jillian & Christopher McGuire at 5850 Durham Ln: 3-foot 9-inch side yard setback variance
• Public hearing for Christopher & Susan Jones at 201 Kenny St: 6-foot side yard setback variance

The Manlius Zoning Board approved the May 15, 2025 minutes and waived public notices for three applications. It unanimously granted a 6‑ft side‑yard and 3‑ft height variance for a garage at 7688 Myers Rd, a 3‑ft 10‑in side‑yard variance for a 603 sq ft addition at 5850 Durham Ln, and a 6‑ft side‑yard variance for a deck at 201 Kenny St. All motions carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 7:14 PM.

• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Waived public notice for 7688 Myers Rd application (unanimous)
• Granted 6‑ft side‑yard and 3‑ft height variance for 7688 Myers Rd garage (unanimous)
• Waived public notice for 5850 Durham Ln application (unanimous)
• Granted 3‑ft 10‑in side‑yard variance for 5850 Durham Ln addition (unanimous)
• Waived public notice for 201 Kenny St application (unanimous)
• Granted 6‑ft side‑yard variance for 201 Kenny St deck (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:14 PM (unanimous)

Police Committee

The Manlius Police Committee will meet virtually on June 25, 2025, to approve minutes from April 23, discuss the committee's annual workplan and strategy for 2025-2026, and receive a department report. No specific proposals, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of April 23, 2025, meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2025-2026 Committee Annual Workplan Strategy and Design
• Department report from police leadership

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. Later, the committee unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 5:38 PM.

• Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:38 PM (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on the Kinsella Quarry Natural Resource Removal Permit and consider a draft resolution to approve it. Other business includes a survey proposal for Enders Road, a school resource officer agreement for Enders Road Elementary, an RFP for a Climate Smart Zoning Project, approval of additional summer staff replacements, a JCAP grant for the Justice Court, a proposal for meeting management software, and a budget transfer of $600.89.

• Public hearing and draft resolution on Kinsella Quarry Natural Resource Removal Permit
• LaBella survey proposal for Enders Road right-of-way
• SIRO agreement for Enders Road Elementary 2025-2026 school year
• RFP for planning services – Climate Smart Zoning Project
• Budget transfer of $600.89 from Town Clerk office supplies to information technology

The Board unanimously approved a negative SEQRA declaration for the Kinsella Quarry natural‑resource removal permit and signed the SIRO agreement for Enders Road Elementary. It also approved the modified 2025 recreation staff, two small budget transfers, the $616,852.32 Abstract #12 funding, and a $3,500 salary increase for John Martino. The LaBella Survey proposal for Enders Road was tabled.

• Approved negative SEQRA declaration for Kinsella Quarry Natural Resource Removal Permit (unanimous)
• Approved SIRO Agreement for Enders Road Elementary (unanimous)
• Approved modified 2025 Recreation Staff (unanimous)
• Approved $2,578 transfer for Town Court door repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $600.89 transfer to Town Clerk IT budget (unanimous)
• Approved Abstract #12 funding of $616,852.32 (unanimous)
• Approved $3,500 salary increase for John Martino (unanimous)
• Tabled LaBella Survey Proposal – Enders Rd (no vote recorded)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a special use permit renewal for a dog grooming facility and a decision on a parking lot expansion. The board will also discuss a proposed indoor driving range and set a public hearing date for that project.

• Special Use Permit Renewal for dog grooming and boarding at 5040 Palmer Road
• Decision on parking lot expansion at 7085 Manlius Center Road (RLD Development, LLC)
• Discussion and public hearing date for TracerTech indoor driving range at 6940 Schepps Corners Road

The Board unanimously approved the renewal of a Special Use Permit for Dorothy Agrippino’s dog grooming and overnight boarding facility at 5040 Palmer Road for seven years, expiring June 23, 2032. The Board also unanimously approved the parking‑lot expansion plan submitted by RLD Development (project #23‑2174) with a condition that a fully compliant SWPPP be submitted for any future actions. A public hearing was scheduled for July 14, 2025 at about 6:35 p.m. to consider the site plan and special‑use permit for the TracerTech indoor driving range at 6940 Schepps Corners Road. The meeting minutes from June 9, 2025 were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 7‑year Special Use Permit renewal for 5040 Palmer Road (unanimous)
• Approved RLD Development parking lot expansion project #23‑2174 with SWPPP condition (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for TracerTech indoor driving range on July 14, 2025 at ~6:35 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting at 7:32 p.m. (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold public hearings on amendments to the Highbridge Senior Apartments Planned Unit Development (PUD) and a related town code section. They will also hear a presentation on tree inventories, consider a plastic reduction resolution, and approve a $55,000.17 police department grant. The Kinsella Quarry permit hearing remains open with no action planned.

• Public hearing on amendment to Highbridge Senior Apartments PUD, including site plans and a local law enactment
• Public hearing on proposed local law amendment to Chapter 155 Section 20.2 (Planned Units Development)
• Budget modification of $55,000.17 for police department grant (revenue and expenditure increase)
• Public hearing on Mulberry Lane Lighting District improvement resolution
• Approval of SIRO and SPO agreements for the 2025-2026 school year with multiple schools

The Board adopted Local Law 2025-4, amending Chapter 155‑20.8 of the Town Code. It also adopted a SEQR resolution finding the Muirfield Stormwater Improvement project will not cause a significant adverse environmental impact. The Board approved multiple school‑district agreements, a police‑grant budget modification, and funding for the town’s abstract #11. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopt Local Law 2025-4 amending Chapter 155‑20.8 (5‑0)
• Adopt SEQR Resolution for Muirfield Stormwater Improvement (5‑0)
• Approve SIRO and SPO agreements with East Syracuse‑Minoa and Fayetteville‑Manlius school districts (5‑0)
• Adopt Plastic Reduction Resolution supporting NY State packaging legislation (5‑0)
• Approve 2025 Recreation Staff as presented (5‑0)
• Authorize Town to sign Summer Bus Lease agreement with Fayetteville‑Manlius Schools (5‑0)
• Approve $55,000.17 budget modification for Police Department Grant (5‑0)
• Approve Abstract #11 funding of $502,138.62 (5‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a 2-lot subdivision application for 8473 Salt Springs Road. The board will also consider a special use permit renewal for landscaping storage at 7328 Route 173 and a second presentation for a pole barn site plan and special use permit at 8568 E. Genesee Street. Minutes from May 12, 2025, are to be approved.

• Public hearing for 2-lot subdivision, Salt Springs LLC, 8473 Salt Springs Road (RA zoning)
• Special use permit renewal, Lilli Kourmek, landscaping storage at 7328 Route 173
• Second presentation for pole barn site plan and special use permit, Tim Cooley, 8568 E. Genesee Street (CA zoning)

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from May 12, 2025. It granted a seven‑year special‑use permit for landscaping storage to Lily Komurek and approved a two‑lot subdivision for Patrick Pfohl with a condition on the survey title block. The Board also issued a Negative Declaration under SEQR, waived the public‑hearing notice, opened and closed the public hearing, and tabled the pole‑barn site‑plan application pending additional information.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 7‑year Special Use Permit for Lily Komurek (unanimous)
• Issued Negative Declaration under SEQR and authorized Chair to sign short form EAF (unanimous)
• Waived reading of the Public Hearing notice (unanimous)
• Opened Public Hearing at 6:39 PM (unanimous)
• Closed Public Hearing at 6:40 PM (unanimous)
• Approved 2‑Lot Subdivision for Patrick Pfohl with title‑block condition (unanimous)
• Tabled pole‑barn site‑plan and special‑use permit for further information (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold public hearings on amending the Planned Unit Development for Highbridge Senior Apartments and a solicitor law, and will consider a $2 million budget addition and a vehicle lease with the Village of Minoa.

• Public Hearing: Highbridge Senior Apartments PUD amendment
• Public Hearing: Peddling and soliciting law amendment
• Public Hearing: Kinsella Quarry Natural Resource Removal Permit
• Vehicle Lease Agreement with Village of Minoa
• Budget Addition of $2,000,000

The Board unanimously adopted Local Law 2025-3 amending Chapter 89 on peddling and soliciting. It also declared several town vehicles surplus, approved their sale to the Village of Minoa, and accepted bids for the surplus trucks. Two $2,000,000 budget additions for a DASNY grant and a water contract were approved, and a $1,811.88 budget transfer was authorized. All motions passed with all five members voting in favor.

• Adopt Local Law 2025-3 amending Chapter 89 (Peddling and Soliciting) – All in Favor
• Declare 2014 Ford Explorer surplus – All in Favor
• Approve intermunicipal agreement to sell/purchase 2014 Ford Explorer with Village of Minoa – All in Favor
• Approve $4,350 bid for 2014 Ford F350 Super Duty Pickup Truck – All in Favor
• Approve $5,100 bid for 2015 Ford F350 Super Duty Pickup Truck – All in Favor
• Approve $3,500 bid for 1995 International 4700 Crew Cab Dump Truck – All in Favor
• Approve $2,000,000 budget addition to SW3 4.3389.314 DASNY Grant Award – All in Favor
• Approve $2,000,000 budget addition to SW3 5.8310.400 Water Admin Contractual – All in Favor

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a public hearing for a 9‑foot variance requested by Melissa Carman and Jeffrey Steele at 7795 Rolling Ridge Drive, Manlius (Tax Map #11‑07‑10.0). The meeting will also include the pledge of allegiance, approval of the March 20, 2025 minutes, and any other business. No other specific items or contracts are listed.

• Public hearing on 9‑ft variance for 7795 Rolling Ridge Dr (Tax Map #11‑07‑10.0)
• Approval of minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting

The board approved the minutes from March 20, 2025 and waived the public notice reading. A public hearing was opened and closed unanimously. The board granted a 9‑foot side‑yard setback variance for an inground pool at 7795 Rolling Ridge Dr.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Waived reading of public notice (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing at 6:32 PM (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing at 6:36 PM (unanimous)
• Granted 9‑foot side‑yard setback variance for pool (unanimous)
• Determined SEQRA Type II action, no further review required (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:40 PM (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing and consider a bond resolution for additions and renovations to the Highway Department. The board will also set dates for future public hearings on a quarry permit, a PUD amendment for senior apartments, a peddling/soliciting law amendment, and a lighting district. Other business includes software purchases for FOIL redaction and budgeting, a stormwater inter-municipal agreement, and the 2025 deer management report.

• Public hearing on bond resolution for Highway Department additions and renovations
• Proposal for pre-referendum services (VIP)
• Town of Manlius Police Department FOIL redaction software (CaseGuard)
• ClearGov budgeting transparency software
• Stormwater inter-municipal agreement with Onondaga County

The Board approved a $5 million bond anticipation for a highway garage, authorized $51,150 for pre‑referendum services with VIP, and adopted contracts for video‑redaction software and ClearGov budgeting services. It also adopted an intermunicipal storm‑water agreement, appointed a Deputy Highway Superintendent and a part‑time deputy clerk, and approved Abstract #9 funding of $541,453.02.

• Approved issuance of up to $5,000,000.00 in bond anticipation notes for highway garage project (all in favor, 0 nayes)
• Authorized supervisor to sign $51,150.00 pre‑referendum services proposal with VIP (all in favor, 1 nayes from Councilor Bollinger)
• Approved $7,244.00 video redaction software contract with CaseGuard Studio (all in favor, 0 nayes)
• Approved ClearGov budgeting transparency service order (all in favor, 0 nayes)
• Adopted intermunicipal agreement with Onondaga County for stormwater services (all in favor, 0 nayes)
• Appointed Robert Hall as Deputy Highway Superintendent, salary $75,000 (all in favor, 0 nayes)
• Hired Leah Cushing as part‑time deputy clerk at $22.00/hr, up to 20 hrs/week (all in favor, 0 nayes)
• Approved Abstract #9 funding of $541,453.02 (all in favor, 1 abstention by Councilor Nicholson)

Planning Board

The board will hold a public hearing on a site plan amendment for Twin Ponds Housing LLC's Planned Unit Development at 5440 North Burdick Street. They will also decide on a special use permit renewal for a cell tower at 5685 Pierson Road and receive an initial presentation for a 2-lot subdivision at 8473 Salt Springs Road. Approval of prior minutes and other business are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on site plan amendment for Twin Ponds Housing LLC PUD at 5440 North Burdick Street
• Special use permit renewal for cell tower at 5685 Pierson Road (Eric TerHaar)
• Initial presentation and public hearing date for 2-lot subdivision at 8473 Salt Springs Road (Salt Springs LLC)
• Approval of minutes from previous meetings

The Planning Board unanimously approved the minutes of the April 21, 2025 meeting, renewed a 7‑year special use permit for a cell tower on Pierson Road, and approved the Twin Ponds Housing site‑plan amendment with conditions. It also set a public hearing for the Salt Springs subdivision on June 9, 2025, and recommended adding the Residential Transitional District to the temporary sign code.

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 7‑year Special Use Permit for cell tower on Pierson Road (unanimous)
• Approved Twin Ponds Housing site‑plan amendment (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Salt Springs subdivision on June 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended adding Residential Transitional District to Temporary Sign Code (unanimous)
• Recommended Code Enforcement Officer investigate signs at 185 West Seneca Street (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Board Work Session

The Manlius Town Board is holding a work session to discuss advisory opinions from the Board of Ethics Committee. No other business or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Board of Ethics Committee advisory opinions (see attached PDF)

Police Committee

The Manlius Police Committee will discuss the 2024 annual report from Chief Cassalia and vote on a chairperson for the term June 2025–May 2026. They are also scheduled to approve minutes from February 26, 2025, and hear a discussion on Osborne Drive in East Syracuse.

• Review of the 2024 annual police department report (Chief Cassalia)
• Vote for chairperson for term June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026
• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2025
• Discussion of Osborne Drive, East Syracuse (Member Nicholson)

The committee approved the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting unanimously. William Nicholson was appointed Chairperson of the Police Committee for the term June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026, also unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed William Nicholson as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on a bond resolution for Highway Department additions and renovations. Other business includes agreements for an OCWA hydrant at Peregrine Senior Living, a solar project decommissioning at 7869 Peck Rd, and a cable franchise fee audit. The board will also declare surplus vehicles, approve permits, and consider budget transfers and adjustments.

• Public hearing on bond resolution for Highway Department additions and renovations
• OCWA proposed hydrant and 6-inch fire service to Peregrine Senior Living
• Decommissioning agreement for solar project at 7869 Peck Rd
• Surplus vehicles: 1995 International Crew Cab, 2014 Ford F350, 2025 Ford F350
• Cable franchise fee audit agreement

The Board unanimously approved abstract #8 for $482,882.04, a $173.98 budget transfer and a $1,550.00 budget adjustment. It also approved a decommissioning agreement for a solar project, a public assembly permit for a School of Rock event, and a hydrant and fire‑service installation for Peregrine Senior Living. Three town vehicles were declared surplus and authorized for auction.

• Approved abstract #8 funding $482,882.04 (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer $173.98 from SW2 5.8340.400 to W80 5.8340.400 (unanimous)
• Approved budget adjustment $1,550.00 for Traffic Safety Grant and Police CPSS (unanimous)
• Approved decommissioning agreement with NYSOLAR07 LLC for 7869 Peck Rd (unanimous)
• Approved public assembly permit for School of Rock event on June 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved hydrant #15235 and 6" fire service installation for Peregrine Senior Living (unanimous)
• Declared 1995 International Crew Cab surplus and authorized auction (unanimous)
• Declared 2014 Ford F3250 Pickup surplus and authorized auction (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and potentially decide on a 2-lot subdivision at 5190 Townsend Road. The board will also consider a site plan amendment for Twin Ponds Housing LLC at 5440 North Burdick Street and set a public hearing date for that application. Other business and adjournment follow.

• Public hearing and possible decision on Steven Winschel's 2-lot subdivision at 5190 Townsend Road (RA zone)
• Site plan amendment application from Twin Ponds Housing LLC for 5440 North Burdick Street, Fayetteville (PUD zone), with set date for public hearing

The Planning Board approved the minutes from April 7, 2025 and issued a SEQR Negative Declaration. It approved the 2‑Lot subdivision for Steven Winschel (file #25‑37) subject to three conditions. The Board also scheduled a public hearing for the Twin Ponds Housing LLC site‑plan amendment on May 12, 2025. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Issued SEQR Negative Declaration and authorized Chair to sign short form EAF (unanimous)
• Waived reading of public hearing notice (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing at 6:47 PM (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing at 6:48 PM (unanimous)
• Approved 2‑Lot subdivision for Steven Winschel, file #25‑37, with three conditions (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Twin Ponds Housing LLC site‑plan amendment on May 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the Town of Manlius Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for April 17, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on May 15, 2025, at 6:30 PM.

Town Board

The Town Board will review a zone change application for T.H. Kinsella Quarry and a presentation on automatic traffic enforcement. The board is also addressing highway department renovations and the sale of surplus police equipment.

• T.H. Kinsella Quarry zone change application
• Automatic Traffic Enforcement presentation
• Town Highway Department additions and renovations SEQR
• Public hearing date for Town Highway Department Bond set for April 23, 2025
• Sale of surplus Town of Manlius Police Department equipment

The Board adopted Local Law 2025-2 changing the quarry's zone from Restricted Agricultural to Natural Resource Removal District. It also declared the town the lead agency under SEQR for highway projects, set a public hearing date for the highway bond, and approved several contracts and budget transfers.

• Adopted Local Law 2025-2 changing T.H. Kinsella Quarry zone (6-1)
• Declared Town of Manlius lead agency under SEQR for highway additions (7-0)
• Set public hearing for highway bond on April 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM (7-0)
• Approved sale of 11 Taser X26Ps to Accredited Security of Naples, FL for $1,600 minimum (7-0)
• Authorized DocuSign contract for 5 users at $5,001.74 pending legal approval (7-0)
• Approved $6,000 budget transfer to Records Management Contractual (7-0)
• Approved $4,500 budget transfer to Records Management Contractual (7-0)
• Authorized $10,500 Avalon retainer invoice pending legal approval (7-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a renewal of a special use permit for InsulTek at 7090 Myers Road. Several applications will be presented, including a subdivision plan for 5190 Townsend Road and a site plan with a pole barn at 603 Valley Drive East. A status update on the Woodland Hills Subdivision (Hoag Lane) will be noted without discussion. The meeting also includes routine approval of prior minutes and other business.

• Renewal of Special Use Permit for InsulTek at 7090 Myers Road
• Initial presentation of 2‑lot subdivision at 5190 Townsend Road (Restricted Agricultural zoning)
• Initial presentation of site plan and pole barn at 603 Valley Drive East (Commercial District A zoning)
• Initial presentation of Highbridge Senior Apartments project (Planned Unit Development)
• Status update on Woodland Hills Subdivision (Hoag Lane) – no discussion

The Planning Board unanimously approved the minutes from March 24, 2025. It also unanimously approved a seven‑year renewal of the Special Use Permit for 7090 Myers Road, expiring April 7, 2032. The board tabled the Highbridge Senior Apartments PUD application and the pole‑barn permit request for further information. A public hearing was scheduled for the 2‑lot subdivision at 5190 Townsend Road on April 21, 2025.

• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved 7‑year renewal of Special Use Permit for 7090 Myers Road (unanimous)
• Tabled Highbridge Senior Apartments PUD application (pending further info)
• Scheduled public hearing for 5190 Townsend Road subdivision on April 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled pole‑barn site plan and Special Use Permit for 603 Valley Drive (pending further info)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct two public hearings: one on improving Lighting District #1 facilities and another on a zone change application for T.H. Kinsella Quarry. The board will also consider awarding bids for highway department services, including on-call utility drainage and emergency services, as well as plumbing and fire protection for the highway garage, and a booster pump station for Skyridge Water District. Additional items include a contract side letter with the PBA, payment of a GIS invoice from ESRI, setting a work session for the Board of Ethics, and routine approvals of minutes, fund closures, and budget transfers.

• Public hearing on increasing or improving facilities of Lighting District #1
• Public hearing on T.H. Kinsella Quarry zone change application
• Award bid to Casinella Excavating LLC for on-call utility drainage and emergency services for the Highway Department
• Award bid for additions and renovations at the Highway Garage – plumbing and fire protection services
• Award bid for Skyridge Water District booster pump station to EFI Solutions

The Town Board adopted a resolution to improve Streetlight District #1 and declared Manlius the lead agency under SEQR. It approved several contract awards for utility drainage, plumbing, fire protection, and a water booster pump station. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Adopted Resolution to increase/improve Streetlight District #1 (4-0)
• Declared Town of Manlius lead agency under SEQR for unlisted action (4-0)
• Awarded On‑Call Utility Drainage & Emergency Services contract to Casinella Excavating (4-0)
• Awarded Plumbing contract to Postler & Jaeckle Corp for $229,875 (4-0)
• Awarded Fire Protection contract to RH Fire LLC for $162,000 (4-0)
• Awarded Skyridge Water District booster pump station contract to EFI‑Solutions Inc for $411,880 (4-0)
• Approved fund closure transfers of $75,105; $47,499.85; and $25.89 (4-0)
• Approved budget transfers of $433,150 and $5,000 between garage accounts (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue a public hearing on a site‑plan and accessory‑use permit for a mental‑health counseling office at 7147 East Genesee Street, classified as Residential Multiple‑Use (RM) on Tax Map #085‑06‑09.0. It will also hear an application from RLD Development for a parking‑lot expansion at 7085 Manlius Center Road and a Neighborhood Shopping (NS) zoning request for 7075 Manlius Center Road (Tax Map #062‑03‑31.5). The board will approve the March 10, 2025 minutes and address any other business.

• Continuation of public hearing – site‑plan & accessory‑use permit – 7147 East Genesee St – mental‑health counseling – RM zoning – Tax Map #085‑06‑09.0
• Public hearing – parking‑lot expansion – 7085 Manlius Center Rd – RLD Development – Neighborhood Shopping (NS) zoning – Tax Map #062‑03‑31.5
• Approval of minutes from March 10, 2025
• Other business (no details provided)
• Adjournment

The Planning Board unanimously approved the site plan and a seven‑year accessory use permit for the mental health counseling project at 7147 East Genesee Street. The Board also issued a Negative Declaration under SEQR for the parking lot expansion at 7085 Manlius Center Road and waived the reading of the public hearing notice. The parking lot expansion project was tabled for additional information.

• Approved minutes of March 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 7147 East Genesee St project (unanimous)
• Approved 7‑year accessory use permit for 7147 East Genesee St project (unanimous)
• Issued Negative Declaration under SEQR for 7085 Manlius Center Rd parking lot expansion (unanimous)
• Waived reading of the public hearing notice (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for mental health project at 7:29 PM (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for parking lot expansion at 8:00 PM (unanimous)
• Tabled parking lot expansion project for more information (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider setback variances for three properties in Fayetteville. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing for 211 Churchill Ln regarding a 9' side yard setback
• Public hearing for 12 Meadow Dr regarding a 2.7' front yard setback
• Public hearing for 8575 Green Lakes Rd regarding a 29.5' front yard setback

The Zoning Board approved the February 20, 2025 minutes and waived public notice readings for three applications. It unanimously granted a 9‑ft side‑yard setback for Joy Springs' screened porch, a 2.7‑ft front‑yard setback for Ian Gorman's addition, and a 29.5‑ft front‑yard setback for Barry Nelipowitz's garage, each with specified conditions.

• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Waived public notice reading for 211 Churchill Ln application (unanimous)
• Granted 9‑ft side‑yard setback variance to Joy Springs for screened porch (unanimous)
• Granted 2.7‑ft front‑yard setback variance to Ian Gorman for 982.2 sq ft addition with conditions (unanimous)
• Granted 29.5‑ft front‑yard setback variance to Barry Nelipowitz for 12 × 20 ft garage with shrubbery condition (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on establishing a sidewalk district on Enders Road, consider a resolution to create it, and review the Planning and Development Department's 2024 annual report. The board will also discuss items related to the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), including a resolution supporting the CNY Stormwater Coalition and an invoice. Other agenda items include a scanning project update, budget transfers, the supervisor's February report, and approval of minutes and abstract #5.

• Public hearing on proposed Enders Road sidewalk district with map and resident letters
• Resolution to establish the Enders Road sidewalk district
• Planning and Development Department 2024 annual report
• Resolution supporting the CNY Stormwater Coalition and MS4 agreement items
• Budget transfers for March 12, 2025

The Manlius Town Board unanimously approved the formation of the Enders Road Sidewalk District after a public hearing where residents spoke in favor of sidewalks for safety. The board also accepted the 2024 Planning and Development Annual Report, approved participation in the CNY Stormwater Coalition program, and approved a $530,361.59 abstract of claims. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved formation of Enders Road Sidewalk District (7-0)
• Accepted 2024 Planning and Development Annual Report (7-0)
• Approved participation in CNY Stormwater Coalition program (7-0)
• Approved $3,600 payment to CNY Regional Planning & Development Board (7-0)
• Approved $5,000 retainer invoice with Avalon for scanning project (7-0)
• Approved $10,000 budget modification for NYSERDA grant and Sustainable Manlius equipment (7-0)
• Approved Supervisor's Report for February 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Abstract #5 totaling $530,361.59 (7-0)

Planning Board

The Manlius Planning Board will continue its review of a zone change recommendation from Restricted Agricultural (RA) to Natural Resource Recovery District (NRRD) for three parcels on Salt Springs Road, owned by applicant Tom Kinsella. The board previously discussed this item and will now consider sending its recommendation to the Town Board. Other agenda items are procedural: approval of minutes and adjournment.

• Continuation of zone change recommendation: Restricted Agricultural (RA) to Natural Resource Recovery District (NRRD) for parcels on Salt Springs Road (Tax Map #'s 097.-01-03.2, 097.-01-03.3, 097.-01-03.1)

The Manlius Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend that the Town Board approve a zone change from Restricted Agricultural (RA) to Natural Resource Recovery District (NRRD) for three parcels on Salt Springs Road. The recommendation includes conditions: the Town Board should consider Quarry Study Group recommendations before issuing a quarry permit, consider adding a south-side resident to the Quarry Commission, and start quarry reclamation planning. The board also approved the February 24, 2025 minutes and discussed NYS DEC wetland regulations.

• Approved minutes of February 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended zone change from RA to NRRD for Salt Springs Road parcels (unanimous)
• Recommended Town Board consider Quarry Study Group recommendations for quarry permits
• Recommended adding a south-side resident to the Quarry Commission
• Recommended Town Board start quarry reclamation planning

Police Committee

The Manlius Police Committee will meet virtually on February 26, 2025, to approve minutes from December 18, 2024, and receive a summary of activity and outcomes from the Retail Crime Prevention Task Force. Chief Cassalia will present the department report. The committee will also set meeting dates for the remainder of 2025.

• Retail Crime Prevention Task Force - summary of activity and outcomes
• Department report by Chief Cassalia
• Approval of minutes from December 18, 2024
• 2025 meeting dates scheduled: April 23, June 25, August 27, October 22, December 17
• Virtual meeting via instructions in attached PDF

The Manlius Police Committee approved the December 18, 2024 minutes as amended and the 2025 meeting dates, both unanimously. The committee also voted to hold the chairperson election at the next meeting on April 23, 2025. Chief Cassalia reported hiring two officers, bringing the department to 40 officers, with one more candidate graduating March 28, 2025.

• Approved December 18, 2024 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting dates as presented (unanimous)
• Held chairperson election until April 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Town Board

The Manlius Town Board will hold a public hearing on a local law to install stop signs at Whistling Swan Ln & Aylesbury Path, and consider awarding a bid for Highway Department garage additions and renovations. They will also vote on renewing a natural resource removal permit for T.H. Kinsella and approve a $4,000 budget transfer from fund balance to historian contractual. Other routine items include setting a work session for the Board of Ethics and a public hearing for a street light on Mulberry Lane.

• Public hearing on local law to install stop signs at Whistling Swan Ln & Aylesbury Path
• Renewal of natural resource removal permit for T.H. Kinsella
• Award bid for Highway Department garage additions and renovations (no dollar amount specified)
• Budget transfer of $4,000 from fund balance to historian contractual
• Set date for public hearing on Lighting District 1 improvement for a street light on Mulberry Lane

The Manlius Town Board unanimously approved four construction contracts totaling $3,976,108 for the Highway Department Garage Additions and Renovations, subject to legal review. The board also adopted a local law installing stop signs at Whistling Swan Lane and Aylesbury Path, renewed a natural resource removal permit for T.H. Kinsella Quarry, approved a budget transfer, and authorized payment of abstract #4. All votes were unanimous with no dissenting votes.

• Awarded general construction contract to Upstate Companies for $2,492,000 (unanimous)
• Awarded site contract to Lindsley Excavating for $583,408 (unanimous)
• Awarded HVAC contract to Airside Technology Corp for $548,900 (unanimous)
• Awarded electrical contract to Fisk Electric for $351,800 (unanimous)
• Adopted Local Law 2025-1 installing stop signs at Whistling Swan Lane and Aylesbury Path (unanimous)
• Granted Natural Resource Removal Permit renewal to T.H. Kinsella Quarry, expiring Dec 31, 2031 (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer of $4,000 to Historian Contractual (unanimous)
• Approved abstract #4 totaling $951,366.35 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will vote on a recommendation to the Town Board to rezone three parcels on Salt Springs Road from Restricted Agricultural (RA) to Natural Resource Recovery District (NRRD). A public hearing will be held for a proposed 16-lot subdivision at 5280 Hoag Lane, and an initial presentation will review a parking lot expansion at 7085 Manlius Center Road.

• Zone change recommendation for Salt Springs Road parcels (tax map #097.-01-03.1, .2, .3)
• Public hearing for 16-lot Woodland Hills Subdivision at 5280 Hoag Lane
• Initial presentation for Syracuse Podiatry parking lot expansion at 7085 Manlius Center Road

The Manlius Planning Board tabled a zone change request for an 11.8-acre quarry expansion on Salt Springs Road until March 10 for more information. They also held a public hearing on the Woodland Hills subdivision and tabled that application pending further details. A public hearing was scheduled for a parking lot expansion at 7075 Manlius Center Road.

• Tabled zone change for quarry expansion (RA to NRRD) on Salt Springs Road until March 10
• Set public hearing for March 24 on parking lot expansion at 7075 Manlius Center Road
• Opened and closed public hearing on Woodland Hills subdivision, then tabled application
• Approved minutes of February 10, 2025 (Rossetti abstained)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance applications: Eric & Natalie Donnelly seek a lot area variance at 7155 Taylor Rd, and Hoag Rd Properties LLC seeks an area variance at 5280 Hoag Ln. The board will also vote on minutes from the January 16 meeting and handle other business.

• Eric & Natalie Donnelly - 7155 Taylor Rd - lot area variance of 56,400 sq ft
• Hoag Rd Properties LLC - 5280 Hoag Ln - area variance of 9,111 sq ft
• Approval of January 16, 2025 draft minutes

The Manlius Zoning Board of Appeals approved two lot area variances: one for Eric and Natalie Donnelly to build a single-family home at 7155 Taylor Rd, and another for Hoag Road Properties LLC for a new construction subdivision at 5280 Hoag Lane. Both were granted unanimously with no conditions. The board also approved the 2025 meeting dates and filing deadlines.

• Granted 56,400 sq ft lot area variance to Donnelly for single-family home at 7155 Taylor Rd (5-0)
• Granted 9,111 sq ft lot area variance to Hoag Road Properties LLC for subdivision at 5280 Hoag Lane (5-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting dates and filing deadlines (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 16, 2025 (5-0)

Town Board

This meeting includes public hearings on T.H. Kinsella Quarry's renewal of a natural resources removal permit (continued from January 22) and a proposed zone change, which will be referred to the Planning Board with a public hearing set for March 26, 2025. Also scheduled is a public hearing on a proposed sidewalk district on Enders Road. The board will consider an emergency road salt purchase resolution and a request for bids for on-call utility drainage and emergency services.

• Public hearing (continued) on T.H. Kinsella Quarry renewal application for natural resources removal permit
• Referral to Planning Board for analysis of zone change application; public hearing set for March 26, 2025
• Public hearing on Enders Road proposed sidewalk district
• Resolution for emergency road salt purchase
• Request for bids for on-call utility drainage and emergency services

The Manlius Town Board referred Thomas Kinsella's zone change application for Salt Springs Road properties to the Planning Board and scheduled a public hearing for March 26, 2025. The board also held a public hearing on a proposed Enders Road sidewalk district, scheduling a second hearing for March 12, 2025. Several routine items were approved, including emergency road salt purchase authorization, 2025 encumbrances, budget transfers, and a $6.55 million abstract of claims.

• Referred Kinsella quarry zone change application to Planning Board (7-0)
• Set public hearing for Kinsella zone change for March 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM (7-0)
• Set second public hearing for Enders Road sidewalk district for March 12, 2025 (7-0)
• Authorized publication of bid notice for On-Call Utility Drainage and Emergency Services (7-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing emergency road salt purchase (7-0)
• Approved 2025 encumbrances as submitted (7-0)
• Approved budget transfers as presented (7-0)
• Approved abstract #3 totaling $6,555,399.39 (7-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a subdivision, site plan, and special use permit for Pawsits Doggy Daycare at 8291 East Seneca Turnpike. They will also consider an accessory use permit renewal for an insurance office at 179 West Seneca Street and a lot coverage recommendation for Woodland Hills Subdivision. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and other routine business.

• Public hearing for Pawsits Doggy Daycare – subdivision, site plan, special use permit at 8291 East Seneca Turnpike, RA zone
• Accessory use permit renewal – Thomas Salzberg insurance at 179 West Seneca Street
• Woodland Hills Subdivision recommendation to ZBA – lot coverage for Lot 9 at 5280 Hoag Lane

The Manlius Planning Board approved an accessory use permit renewal for an insurance office and issued a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a lot coverage variance at Woodland Hills. After a public hearing on the Pawsits Doggy Daycare subdivision, site plan, and special use permit, the board tabled the matter for further discussion. The board also issued a negative SEQRA declaration for the project.

• Approved Accessory Use Permit Renewal for Thomas Salzberg Insurance Office, 179 West Seneca Street, for 7 years (unanimous)
• Sent positive recommendation to ZBA for lot coverage variance for Lot 9, Woodland Hills Subdivision, 5280 Hoag Lane (unanimous)
• Issued negative SEQRA declaration for Pawsits Doggy Daycare project (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing for Pawsits Doggy Daycare (unanimous)
• Tabled Pawsits Doggy Daycare subdivision, site plan, and special use permit for further discussion

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to review an extension of a special use permit for Peck Road Solar. A public hearing for a mental health counseling site plan at 7147 East Genesee Street is continued pending further information.

• Peck Road Solar: Extension of Special Use Permit
• 7147 East Genesee Street: Continued public hearing for site plan and accessory use permit for mental health counseling

The Manlius Planning Board approved a conditional extension of the special use permit for the Peck Road Solar project, giving the applicant 6 months to obtain a building permit and 18 months from permit issuance to complete the project. The extension also requires a decommissioning plan to be established within 60 days, with failure to do so nullifying the extension. The motion carried with one member opposed. No other substantive decisions were made; the board continued a public hearing for a separate application and introduced a new planner.

• Approved conditional extension of Peck Road Solar special use permit (6-1, Rossetti opposed)
• Required applicant to obtain building permit within 6 months
• Required project completion within 18 months of building permit issuance
• Required decommissioning plan within 60 days, or extension is nullified
• Approved minutes of January 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:27 pm (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing for a natural resource removal permit renewal for T.H. Kinsella, discuss Muirfield drainage improvements, and consider a highway permit for Spectrum on Enders Road. They will award a bid for Skyridge Water District tanks, consider a request for bids for highway garage construction, and approve a NYSERDA agreement.

• Public hearing: T.H. Kinsella natural resource removal permit renewal
• Award bid: Skyridge Water District tanks
• Request for bids: Highway garage construction
• Highway permit: Spectrum on Enders Road
• NYSERDA agreement for energy research and development

The Manlius Town Board approved several contracts and purchases, including a $655,000 bid for water storage tanks, a $119,861 truck chassis and $164,979 plow package, and a $362,142.86 abstract for 2024. The public hearing on the Kinsella natural resource removal permit was held open until February 12, 2025. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved LaBella proposal for Muirfield Drive stormwater improvements (5-0)
• Approved Spectrum/Charter conduit installation on Enders Rd (5-0)
• Approved letter of intent for 2026 International HV507 chassis ($119,861) and plow package ($164,979) (5-0)
• Authorized bid notice for Highway Garage construction (5-0)
• Awarded Skyridge water tank bid to Statewide Aquastore, Inc. for $655,000 (5-0)
• Accepted Town Clerk's Annual Report for 2024 (5-0)
• Authorized NYSERDA agreement for EV vehicle purchase (5-0)
• Approved budget transfers totaling $150,000 for highway equipment (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two variance requests from Ryan and Danielle Ewert for their property at 8291 E Seneca Turnpike. The Board will also approve the minutes from the December 19, 2024 meeting, confirm the appointment of a new chairperson and member, and adopt the 2025 meeting and filing schedule.

• Shed setback variance: 4‑ft side‑yard reduction at 8291 E Seneca TPK
• Garage setback variance: 20‑ft rear‑yard reduction at 8291 E Seneca TPK
• Appointment of Karrie Catalino as Chairperson (term Jan 2 2025–Dec 31 2025)
• Appointment of Timothy Kelly as Board member (term through Dec 31 2029)
• Approval of 2025 ZBA meeting schedule and application filing deadlines

The Manlius Zoning Board of Appeals approved a 4-foot side yard setback variance for an existing shed and a 20-foot rear yard setback variance for an existing garage at 8291 E Seneca Tpk, subject to conditions including final subdivision approval by the Planning Board. The board also approved the December 19, 2024 minutes and the 2025 meeting dates and filing deadlines.

• Approved 4-foot side yard setback variance for existing shed on Proposed Lot 5B (5-0)
• Approved 20-foot rear yard setback variance for existing garage on Proposed Lot 5B (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 19, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting dates and filing deadlines (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider recommending a doggy daycare to the Zoning Board of Appeals, hold a public hearing for a mental health counseling office, continue a public hearing for a site plan at Seven Pines, and discuss a 16-lot subdivision on Hoag Lane. They will also approve minutes from December and hold an organizational meeting.

• Recommendation to ZBA for doggy daycare at 8291 East Seneca Turnpike
• Public hearing for mental health counseling at 7147 East Genesee Street
• Continuation of public hearing for Seven Pines site plan (Lot 4B, Building 3/4) at 8104 Route 92
• Discussion of 16-lot Woodland Hills Subdivision at 5280 Hoag Lane
• Organizational meeting for 2025

The Manlius Planning Board held its organizational meeting, reappointing officers and setting the 2025 schedule. It recommended approval of variances for a doggy daycare at 8291 East Seneca Turnpike and set a public hearing. The board also continued hearings on a mental health counseling office and the Seven Pines development, tabling both for further review.

• Approved minutes of December 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Appointed Valerie Beecher as Chairperson for 1 year
• Appointed Don Western as Member for 7 years (to 2031)
• Appointed Baldwin and Sutphen Law Firm as Attorney
• Appointed Miller Engineering as Planning Board Engineer
• Appointed Lisa Beeman as Planning Board Clerk
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule (2nd and 4th Mondays, 6:30 PM)
• Recommended approval of variances for Paws P Doggy Daycare (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will set a date for a public hearing on February 26, 2025, regarding the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Whistling Swan Lane and Aylesbury Path. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from December 18, 2024, and the January 2, 2025 organizational meeting, as well as approval of Abstract #1.

• Set date for public hearing on stop sign at Whistling Swan Ln/Aylesbury Path (Feb 26, 2025)
• Approval of minutes from December 18, 2024 meeting
• Approval of minutes from January 2, 2025 organizational meeting
• Approval of Abstract #1

The Manlius Town Board unanimously approved a stipulation of settlement in PERB Case No. U-37844 during executive session. The board also set a public hearing for a stop sign at Whistling Swan Lane and Aylesbury Path, approved prior meeting minutes, and authorized abstract #1 totaling $311,439.04.

• Authorized stipulation of settlement in PERB Case No. U-37844 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for stop sign at Whistling Swan Lane and Aylesbury Path for Feb 26, 2025 at 6:35 PM (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec 18, 2024 and Jan 2, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved abstract #1 in amount of $311,439.04 (unanimous)

Town Board

This is the 2025 organizational meeting of the Manlius Town Board, including a swearing-in ceremony at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approval of Abstract #25, various professional service contracts, appointments of board chairs and officers, and adoption of salary and fee schedules for the year. Also to be decided are the health insurance premium split and a new EV charging station rate of $0.20 per kWh.

• Approval of 2025 salary listing
• Health insurance premium split set at 84% town / 16% employee for non-union, 50/50 for board and justices
• Appointment of Valarie Beecher as Planning Board Chairperson
• EV charging station rate set at $0.20 per kWh at Town Hall
• Contract for legal services with Harris Beach PLLC for Town Hall

The Manlius Town Board held its organizational meeting and unanimously approved a series of routine administrative actions for 2025, including contracts for HVAC maintenance, landfill monitoring, and legal services, as well as appointments to boards and committees. The board also set salaries for town employees and officials, adopted fee schedules, and established policies for reimbursements and health insurance.

• Approved Abstract #25 totaling $137,550.91 (unanimous)
• Authorized HVAC maintenance contract with Technical Temperature Transfer (unanimous)
• Authorized landfill monitoring contract with Miller Engineering at $36,000/year (unanimous)
• Appointed Valerie Beecher as Planning Board Chairperson for 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Karrie Catalino as Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 salaries for town employees and officials (unanimous)
• Adopted fee schedules for code, professional, and town clerk services (unanimous)
• Set EV charging station rate at $0.20/kWh at Town Hall (unanimous)