TOWN BOARD MEETING – JANUARY 14, 2025

The Town of Hastings Town Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday January 14^th, 2025 at 7:30pm.

ATTENDANCE

Board members present: Supervisor Tony Bush, Councilman Alan Hanson, Councilman Mark Martino, Councilman Richard Waldron, and Councilman John DeBottis.

Also present: Mike Lewis, Highway Superintendent; Jason Burns, Director of community planning/code enforcement; and Erin Goodrich, Town Clerk.  

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Supervisor Bush called the town board meeting to order at 7:30pm, asked for the Pledge of Allegiance and pointed out the emergency exits.

DISCUSSIONS

Supervisor Bush opened the floor for public comments.

1.) Jason Krause from the Central Square pop warner program introduced a new member, Jeff, who would be helping their program in a communications role. He spoke also about the repairs needed to the front field and how a Fire Marshall told them that a gas line on the old concession stand needs a shut off valve. The board asked them to again give a list of the needed repairs and concerns to Councilman Waldron, Jason Burns, and/or Krista Lewis so they can go over it.

2.) Daniel Tallman, a town resident in the Rt 11 Water District, brought to the board’s attention his water tax from his tax bill. He is charged 4 units on his property. He explained that it was a single-family home that he has converted and added apartments to make it a legal 4-unit dwelling, but it only has one water meter. His issue is that the water charge is now more than half of his bill and he asked to see a district map, the loan costs, and why Rt 11 is twice the cost of the next highest water district which is in Caughdenoy. He would like the board to look into what can be done or changed to make the water charges less of a burden on those with multi-family homes. The board was able to explain some of the costs as OCWA raised rates substantially this year, about 118%. They charge the town for operation and maintenance costs on the water lines and the town has to pass those charges on to the residents. As for the 4-unit charge, they did have a discussion on how the town may need to look into how multi-family dwellings are charged in the future.

3.) Mike Lewis brought up how the highway building needs roof repairs and now the septic is having issues and will need to be replaced this spring.

RESOLUTIONS:

1.)           Councilman Waldron introduced the following and moved its adoption:

RESOLVED, the Town of Hastings Town Board hereby approves the minutes from the December 10^th, 2024, Town Board Meeting.

Councilman DeBottis seconded. Supervisor Bush asked if there was any discussion. Vote: Supervisor Bush, aye; Councilman Hanson, aye; Councilman Martino, aye; Councilman Waldron, aye; and Councilman DeBottis, aye. Motion carried. Resolution 25-31 adopted.

2.)           Councilman Waldron introduced the following and moved its adoption:

RESOLVED, the Town of Hastings Town Board approves for the payment the claims certified on attached abstract #1 in the amounts indicated thereon:

Councilman Martino seconded. Supervisor Bush asked if there was any discussion. Vote: Supervisor Bush, aye; Councilman Hanson, aye; Councilman Martino, aye; Councilman Waldron, aye; and Councilman DeBottis, aye. Motion carried. Resolution 25-32 adopted.

3.)           Supervisor Bush introduced the following and moved its adoption:

RESOLVED, the Town of Hastings Town Board hereby accepts the resignation of John Martino, Code Enforcement Officer as of January 2^nd, 2025.

Councilman Martino seconded. Supervisor Bush asked if there was any discussion. Vote: Supervisor Bush, aye; Councilman Hanson, aye; Councilman Martino, aye; Councilman Waldron, aye; and Councilman DeBottis, aye. Motion carried. Resolution 25-33 adopted.

4.)           Councilman Martino introduced the following and moved its adoption:

RESOLVED, the Town of Hastings Town Board approves the 2025 Fire Protection Agreement with Hastings Fire Department, term commencing January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

Councilman Waldron seconded. Supervisor Bush asked if there was any discussion. Vote: Supervisor Bush, aye; Councilman Hanson, aye; Councilman Martino, aye; Councilman Waldron, aye; and Councilman DeBottis, aye. Motion carried. Resolution 25-34 adopted.

5.)           Councilman Martino introduced the following and moved its adoption:

RESOLVED, the Town of Hastings Town Board approves the 2025 Fire Protection Agreement with Central Square Fire Company No. 1, term commencing January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

Councilman Waldron seconded. Supervisor Bush asked if there was any discussion. Vote: Supervisor Bush, aye; Councilman Hanson, aye; Councilman Martino, aye; Councilman Waldron, aye; and Councilman DeBottis, aye. Motion carried. Resolution 25-35 adopted.

6.)           Councilman Martino introduced the following and moved its adoption:

RESOLVED, the Town of Hastings Town Board approves the following 2024 Budget Amendments:

Councilman Waldron seconded. Supervisor Bush asked if there was any discussion. Vote: Supervisor Bush, aye; Councilman Hanson, aye; Councilman Martino, aye; Councilman Waldron, aye; and Councilman DeBottis, aye. Motion carried. Resolution 25-36 adopted.

7.)           Councilman Martino introduced the following and moved its adoption:

RESOLVED, the Town of Hastings Town Board approves the following 2024 Budget Modifications:

Councilman DeBottis seconded. Supervisor Bush asked if there was any discussion. Vote: Supervisor Bush, aye; Councilman Hanson, aye; Councilman Martino, aye; Councilman Waldron, aye; and Councilman DeBottis, aye. Motion carried. Resolution 25-37 adopted.

ADJOURNMENT

As there was no further business, Supervisor Bush motioned to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Martino seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 7:48pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Erin Goodrich, Town Clerk

TOWN BOARD MEETING – DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Town of Hastings Town Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 10^th, at 7:30pm.

ATTENDANCE

Board members present: Supervisor Tony Bush, Councilman Richard Waldron, Councilman John DeBottis, Councilman Mark Martino, and Councilman Alan Hanson.

Also present: Jason Burns, Director of Code Enforcement and Community Planning and Development; Michael Lewis, Highway Superintendent; Krista Lewis, Parks Manager; and Erin Goodrich, Town Clerk.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Supervisor Bush called the town board meeting to order at 7:33pm, asked for the Pledge of Allegiance, and pointed out the emergency exits.

DISCUSSIONS

Supervisor Bush opened the floor for public comments.

1.) Tonya Obey-Harris with the Central Square Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading program came to give a year end update. They had a very successful year. They will be having an end of the year banquet for the kids at Skyzone as a way to celebrate all of the kids’ achievements. They had a squad attend cheer competition in Florida and a couple teams in the football playoffs. With the success of this year coming to an end she wanted to talk/ask about spring field maintenance. The program with coordination from the HUB has agreed to not use the front field in the spring to allow the Town the time they need to repair it and get it ready for heavier use during the later spring and summer when the programs are in full swing. Tonya also mentioned that the ceiling of the concession stand’s kitchen needs some repair and a few other items. Supervisor Bush asked if they could supply a list of the repairs needed to Krista Lewis or Richard Waldron. She agreed to that. Tonya went on to explain that they also have a few teams playing winter flag football at the indoor facility on Jones Road near Baldwinsville as a way of “winter” training. They are all looking forward to the Spring and another successful year and both the Town and the program want to keep the lines of communication open to facilitate that success for the children.

2.) Krista Lewis was asked about anything new with the parks. She has been approached by the Oswego County soil and water department to see if our parks could be used for an event the County holds with different school kids and teams to “test” the chosen park’s site. They have an appointment scheduled so the representative from the county can tour the parks and see if they could be used for their event.

3.) Jason Burns brought to the Towns attention some changes that will be happening through the Planning Board. They will be reviewing three different lot line adjustments that relate to Micron’s need to relocate bats from their current homes to new ones. The situation requires Micron to create new wetlands because they will be destroying current wetlands that the bats call home into usable land to build the microchip plants on. Properties on Co Rt 37 and St Rt 49 within the town of Hastings are being looked into as homes for the bats.

RESOLUTIONS:

1.)          Councilman Waldron introduced the following and moved its adoption:

RESOLVED, the Town of Hastings Town Board hereby approves the minutes from the November 6^th and 15^th 2024 Town Board Meetings.

Councilman Martino seconded. Supervisor Bush asked if there was any discussion. Vote: Supervisor Bush, aye; Councilman Martino, aye; Councilman Waldron, aye; Councilman Hanson, aye; and Councilman DeBottis, aye. Motion carried. Resolution 24-119 adopted.

2.)          Councilman Waldron introduced the following and moved its adoption:

RESOLVED, the Town of Hastings Town Board approves for the payment the claims certified on attached abstract #12 in the amounts indicated thereon.

Councilman Martino seconded. Supervisor Bush asked if there was any discussion. Vote: Supervisor Bush, aye; Councilman Waldron, aye; Councilman Martino, aye; Councilman Hanson, aye; and Councilman DeBottis, aye. Motion carried. Resolution 24-120 adopted.

3.)          Councilman Waldron introduced the following and moved its adoption:

RESOLVED, the Town of Hastings Town Board hereby sets the following annual sewer rates for the Caughdenoy Sewer District for the year 2025:

1. Caughdenoy – service $620/unit
2. Caughdenoy – vacant/service $620/unit
3. Caughdenoy – vacant/no service $200
4. Caughdenoy Ext. – $908/unit

Councilman DeBottis seconded. Supervisor Bush asked if there was any discussion. Vote: Supervisor Bush, aye; Councilman Hanson, aye; Councilman Martino, aye; Councilman Waldron, aye; and Councilman DeBottis, aye. Motion carried. Resolution 24-121 adopted.

4.)          Councilman DeBottis introduced the following and moved its adoption:

RESOLVED, the Town of Hastings Town Board hereby sets the following annual sewer rates for East Fort Brewerton Sewer District for the year 2025:

1. East Fort Brewerton – service $820/unit

Councilman Martino seconded. Supervisor Bush asked if there was any discussion. Vote: Supervisor Bush, aye; Councilman Hanson, aye; Councilman Martino, aye; Councilman Waldron, aye; and Councilman DeBottis, aye. Motion carried. Resolution 24-123 adopted.

5.)          Councilman Martino introduced the following and moved its adoption:

RESOLVED, the Town of Hastings Town Board hereby sets the following annual sewer rates for Route 11 Sewer District for the year 2025:

1. Route 11 – service $868/unit
2. Route 11 – Middle School $868/unit
3. Route 11 – no grinder $400/unit
4. Route 11 – vacant/no service $200
5. Route 11 – North – $880/unit

Councilman Waldron seconded. Supervisor Bush asked if there was any discussion. Vote: Supervisor Bush, aye; Councilman Hanson, aye; Councilman Martino, aye; Councilman Waldron, aye; and Councilman DeBottis, aye. Motion carried. Resolution 24-124 adopted.

6.)          Councilman Martino introduced the following and moved its adoption:

RESOLVED, the Town of Hastings Town Board approves the following 2024 Budget Amendments.

Councilman Waldron seconded. Supervisor Bush asked if there was any discussion. Vote: Supervisor Bush, aye; Councilman Hanson, aye; Councilman Martino, aye; Councilman Waldron, aye; and Councilman DeBottis, aye. Motion carried. Resolution 24-125 adopted.

7.)          Councilman Martino introduced the following and moved its adoption:

RESOLVED, the Town of Hastings Town Board approves the following 2024 Budget Modifications.

Councilman DeBottis seconded. Supervisor Bush asked if there was any discussion. Vote: Supervisor Bush, aye; Councilman Hanson, aye; Councilman Waldron, aye; Councilman Martino, aye; and Councilman DeBottis, aye. Motion carried. Resolution 24-126 adopted.

8.)          Councilman Hanson introduced the following and moved its adoption:

RESOLVED, the Town of Hastings Town Board authorizes professional services from Barton & Loguidice, DPC for continued assistance with the implementation of the Town’s Stormwater Management Program as required by NYSDEC’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) Permit. The fee is not to exceed $15,780 – budget code 14404.01 Engineer CE.

Councilman DeBottis seconded. Supervisor Bush asked if there was any discussion. Vote: Supervisor Bush, aye; Councilman Hanson, aye; Councilman Martino, aye; Councilman Waldron, aye; and Councilman DeBottis, aye. Motion carried. Resolution 24-127 adopted.

9.)          Councilman Hanson introduced the following and moved its adoption:

RESOLVED, the Town of Hastings Town Board will hold a special meeting for the annual Organizational Meeting on January 7^th, 2025, at 7:30pm.

Councilman Waldron seconded. Supervisor Bush asked if there was any discussion. Vote: Supervisor Bush, aye; Councilman Martino, aye; Councilman Waldron, aye; Councilman Hanson, aye; and Councilman DeBottis, aye. Motion carried. Resolution 24-128 adopted.

10.)        Councilman Hanson introduced the following and moved its adoption:

RESOLVED, the Town of Hastings Town Board appoints Robin Smith as Secretary of the Planning Board and as Secretary to the Zoning Board for terms commencing 1/1/2025-12/31/2025.

Councilman DeBottis seconded. Supervisor Bush asked if there was any discussion. Vote: Supervisor Bush, aye; Councilman Hanson, aye; Councilman Martino, aye; Councilman Waldron, aye; and Councilman DeBottis, aye. Motion carried. Resolution 24-129 adopted.

ADJOURNMENT

As there was no further business, Supervisor Bush motioned to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Martino seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:52pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Erin Goodrich, Town Clerk

PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PRELIMINARY BUDGET

The Town of Hastings Town Board continued the public hearing for the preliminary budget on Friday November 15^th, 2024, at 3pm.

Board members present: Supervisor Tony Bush, Councilman Alan Hanson, and Councilman Mark Martino.

Also present: Erin Goodrich, Town Clerk.

Not present: Councilman Richard Waldron and Councilman John DeBottis.

Supervisor Bush opened the public hearing at 3 pm to listen to public comments and concerns about the preliminary budget. There were no comments from the public.

Supervisor Bush introduced the following and moved its adoption:

RESOLVED, the Town of Hastings Town Board hereby adopts the 2025 Preliminary Budget as the 2025 Final Budget.

Councilman Martino seconded. Supervisor Bush asked if there was any discussion. Vote: Supervisor Bush, aye; Councilman Martino, aye; and Councilman Hanson, aye. Councilman Waldron and Councilman DeBottis not present. Motion carried. Resolution 24-118 adopted.

Supervisor Bush closed the public hearing at 3:02 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Erin Goodrich, Town Clerk

TOWN OF HASTINGS, OSWEGO COUNTY, NEW YORK

TOWN BOARD MEETING – October 1, 2024

The Town of Hastings Town Board held a special meeting on Tuesday, October 1^st, at 7:15pm.

ATTENDANCE

Board members present: Supervisor Tony Bush, Councilman Richard Waldron, Councilman Mark Martino Sr. and Councilman Alan Hanson.

Also present: Erin Goodrich, Town Clerk

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Supervisor Bush called the town board meeting to order at 7:15pm, asked for the Pledge of Allegiance, and pointed out the emergency exits.

DISCUSSIONS

Supervisor Bush held the formality of asking for public comment, but there was no public present.

RESOLUTIONS:

1.)          Councilman Waldron introduced the following and moved its adoption:

RESOLVED, the Town of Hastings Town Board accepts the presentation of the 2025 Tentative Budget from the Town Clerk.

Councilman Martino seconded. Supervisor Bush asked if there was any discussion. Vote: Supervisor Bush, aye; Councilman Hanson, aye; Councilman Martino, aye; and Councilman Waldron, aye. Motion carried. Resolution 24-103 adopted.

2.)          Councilman Martino introduced the following and moved its adoption:

RESOLVED, the Town of Hastings Town Board approves the Independent Accountant’s Report from Bonadio & Co. LLP for the Town of Hastings, New York Justice Court for the year ended December 31^st , 2023.

Councilman Waldron seconded. Supervisor Bush asked if there was any discussion. Vote: Supervisor Bush, aye; Councilman Hanson, aye; Councilman Martino, aye; and Councilman Waldron, aye. Motion carried. Resolution 24-104 adopted.

3.)          Supervisor Bush introduced the following and moved its adoption:

RESOLVED, the Town of Hastings Town Board approves the following 2024 Budget Modifications.

Councilman Martino seconded. Supervisor Bush asked if there was any discussion. Vote: Supervisor Bush, aye; Councilman Hanson, aye; Councilman Waldron, aye; and Councilman Martino, aye. Motion carried. Resolution 24-105 adopted.

ADJOURNMENT

As there was no further business, Supervisor Bush motioned to adjourn the meeting. Councilman Waldron seconded. All in favor. Motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 7:18pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Erin Goodrich, Town Clerk

“The Town of Hastings is in the process of creating a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). An LWRP is a locally prepared, comprehensive land and water use plan for a community’s waterfront. The project will result in a collection of recommended waterfront projects and policies that will be eligible for grant funding. Engaging the community for feedback is critical to developing meaningful project and policy recommendations and that process is on-going. For more information click here

“The Town of Hastings is in the process of creating a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). An LWRP is a locally prepared, comprehensive land and water use plan for a community’s waterfront. The project will result in a collection of recommended waterfront projects and policies that will be eligible for grant funding. Engaging the community for feedback is critical to developing meaningful project and policy recommendations and that process is on-going.

Please take a few minutes to read through the project documents attached below.”

• Kick-off Meeting (4-24-2023)
• Committee Meeting #2 (6-28-2023)
• Hastings LWRP Section I – Waterfront Area Boundary
• ‘Map Book’ 
• Community input flier 11/17/23 (For 12-5-2023 meeting)

If you stop by the offices this week please use the back door. We are very thankful to have Mike Lewis and the highway department replacing the front sidewalk. Due to their talents and hard work we will save a significant amount of money by having them do this job and have a safe, great looking walkway! Thank you to our staff for all that you do!