Highlights from the Clerk

Brief Summary of the Town Board & Planning Board Meetings.

Dec 19

Town Board Highlights - December 17, 2025

Posted on December 19, 2025 at 1:06 PM by Carrie Grevelding

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 Meeting Highlights from the Clerk – 12/17/2025

Public Hearing - Manlius Consolidated Lighting District #1
The public had the opportunity to speak in favor or opposition regarding the proposed increase and improvements of Manlius Consolidated Lighting District #1. The board adopted the Resolution in the matter of Increasing or Improving of Facilities of Streetlight Manlius Consolidated Lighting District #1.

Public Hearing - Manlius Consolidated Lighting District #2
The public had the opportunity to speak in favor or opposition regarding the proposed increase and improvements of Manlius Consolidated Lighting District #2. The board adopted the Resolution in the matter of Increasing or Improving of Facilities of Streetlight Manlius Consolidated Lighting District #2.

Town of Manlius Police Department - Purchase of Two Sport Utility Vehicles
The board approved the purchase of a 2022 Ford Explore XLT and a 2022 Dodge Durango GT for a total of $59,395.86 from Maquire Auto Group.

Zone Change Application - 4555 Pompey Center Rd, Manlius, NY 13104 (Tax Map #113.-02-17.1)5
The board referred the zone change application for 4555 Pompey Center Rd (Tax Map # 113.-02-17.1) to the Onondaga County Planning Board and the Town of Manlius Planning Board for recommendations. As well as set a public hearing date for February 11, 2026 at 6:31 PM.

Skyridge Water District Infrastructure Improvements - Change Order #3 Lower Pump Station Re-Design
The board authorized the Supervisor to sign Change Order Number #3 with Miller Engineers for the Skyridge Water Supply District 2025 Infrastructure Improvement Contract Number 3 – Water Main Replacement and Pumphouse Improvements.

Enders Road Sidewalk District
The board accepted the proposal for Professional Survey Services from LaBella in regard to Enders Road in the amount of $41,400 subject to the parties executing a final addendum and  the proposal submitted by Millennium Strategies for grant writing purposes in the amount of $5,000 subject to final legal review.

Wanoa Golf Course – Liquor License 
The board tabled this matter for a future meeting.

Planning Board Members
The board appointed appoint Kristen Zarella to the planning board for a 7-year term ending December 31, 2032 and Eric Neubauer to the planning board as an alternate member for a 1-year term ending December 31, 2026.

Zoning Board Member
The board appointed Jessica Detor to the Zoning Board for a 5-year term ending December 31, 2030.

Board of Assessment – Appointment
The board appointed Joseph Messineo and James O’Connor to the Board of Assessment Review for  5-year terms ending October 31, 2030.

Host Community Agreement - Abundant Solar
The board authorized the supervisor to sign the Host Community Benefit Agreement with Abundant Solar Power M1 LLC subject to final legal review. 
 
Employee Handbook
The board tabled this item for the Organizational Meeting to be held on January 2, 2026, at 4:30 PM.

Cedar Bay Road
Supervisor Deer brought a potential subdivision plan for Cedar Bay Road in front of the board. Supervisor Deer will continue to work with the developers and the board on this project. There will be more discussions at future board meetings in 2026.

Other Business
Councilor Bollinger reported that the highway garage project is still ongoing and has experienced some delays. She also expressed her appreciation to the Village of Fayetteville for its assistance over the years in lighting the tree in front of Town Hall during the holiday season. This year, due to the Village’s equipment being out of service, the tree was not lit. Councilor Bollinger assured that the Board will have a backup plan in place for next year should the Village be unable to assist.

Clerk Grevelding clarified that the Town’s organizational meeting will be held on January 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM with oath of offices taking place at 4:00 PM. As well as the first official board meeting for 2026 will be held on January 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM. 

Other matters were presented and discussed. To learn more about those please visit our agenda center here: https://www.townofmanlius.org/AgendaCenter
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Tag(s): Town Board

Dec 08

Town Board Highlights - December 3, 2025

Posted on December 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM by Carrie Grevelding

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 Meeting Highlights from the Clerk – 12/03/2025

Open Podium
Craig Dudczak of Fayetteville spoke regarding the recent vacancy for the Quarry Commission. Mr. Dudczak suggested that the vacancy should be filled with a board member.  

Climate Smart Zoning Project - Colliers Engineering & Design
The board authorized the Supervisor to sign the Professional Services Agreement with Colliers Engineering and Design Inc in the amount of $118,800 for the Climate Smart Zoning Project subject to final legal review.

Highway Department - Highway Agreement - Release of Funds
The board approved the release 90% of the Highway Agreement Securities to Harrington Homes in the amount of $26,353.80 for Phase 1 of the Brandywine Drive project and 50% of the Highway Agreement Securities to Harrington Homes in the amount of $18,500.00 for Phase 2 of the Brandywine Drive project..

Highway Department - Highway Permit
The board authorized the Town Supervisor to sign the highway department permit application submitted by Windstream New York Kinetic to install 40’ of fiber optic cable by direct bury on Peck Hill Road near South Eagle Village Road.

Set Public Hearing Date - Manlius Consolidated Lighting District #1 - December 17, 2025
The board set a date for a public hearing on December 17, 2025, at 6:31 PM regarding the Manlius Consolidated Lighting District #1.

Set Public Hearing Date - Manlius Consolidated Lighting District #2 - December 17, 2025
The board set a date for a public hearing on December 17, 2025, at 6:32 PM regarding the Manlius Consolidated Lighting District #2.

Deer Management 
The board authorizing the Town to take any/all actions necessary to terminate the IMA with the Village of Fayetteville in regard to Deer Management.

Scanning Project - Avalon
The board approve the Phase III scanning agreement with Avalon in the amount of $44,250.

Employee Handbook
The board tabled this item for the next meeting on December 17, 2025.

 Other Business
Councilor Nicholson announced that the Watershed Stewards would be holding their Winter Celebration on December 16, 2025, at 6:30 PM at the Seneca Street Brew Pub located at 315 E Seneca St, Manlius, NY.  

Councilor Italiano announced that the Village of Manlius would be holding their Tree Lighting event on December 7, 2025, at 7PM.

Councilor Bollinger announced that the Village of Minoa would be holding their Tree Lighting on December 6, 2025, at 5PM with their annual cookie train taking place the same day from 9 AM - 4 PM. 

Other matters were presented and discussed. To learn more about those please visit our agenda center here: https://www.townofmanlius.org/AgendaCenter
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Nov 25

Planning Board Highlights - November 24, 2025

Posted on November 25, 2025 at 9:12 AM by Lisa Beeman

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 Meeting Highlights from the Clerk –11-24-2025

Twin Ponds Housing LLC – PO Box 515, Syracuse, NY 13210 - Site Plan Amendment Discussion – 5440 North Burdick Fayetteville, NY 13066 - Zoning Classification - Planned Unit Development (PUD) - Tax Map # 086.-02-06.1

The Board approved the updated plan. 

Other matters were presented and discussed to learn more about those please visit our agenda center here: https://www.townofmanlius.org/AgendaCenter

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Tag(s): Town Board