Council approves to Town to enter into Stipulations of Settlement and Orders for Manlius Realty LLC v. Town of Manlius, et. al, Ellish Realty LLC v. Town of Manlius, et. al., and Manlius Academy, LLC v. Town of Manliu, 4–3

to Town to enter into Stipulations of Settlement and Orders for Manlius Realty LLC v. Town of Manlius, et. al, Ellish Realty LLC v. Town of Manlius, et. al., and Manlius Academy, LLC v. Town of Manliu

4 yes, 3 no

Brett Edkins (no), Alissa Italiano (yes), William Nicholson (yes), Sara Bollinger (yes), Ingrid Gonzalez-McCurdy (no), Katelyn M. Kriesel (yes), Michael Nesci (no)

Settlement of three tax certiorari lawsuits

4 yes, 3 no

Ingrid Gonzalez-McCurdy (no), Katelyn M. Kriesel (yes), Alissa Italiano (yes), Michael Nesci (no), Brett Edkins (no), William Nicholson (yes), Sara Bollinger (yes)

Energy Efficiency RFP authorized

0 yes, 0 no

Budget adjustments approved

0 yes, 0 no

Approval of minutes, October 28, 2026

0 yes, 0 no

Abstract No. 21 approved — $738,007.77

0 yes, 0 no

Entry into executive session

7 yes, 0 no

Adjournment

0 yes, 0 no

Approval of Minutes

0 yes, 0 no

2027 Town Budget

The proposed 2027 budget was presented at public hearing, with projected revenues of about $16.9 million. Adoption remains ahead; residents could weigh in during the hearing.

What it means: The proposed 2027 budget shows about $13.9 million in property taxes, up slightly from the 2026 budget.

Village of Manlius Revised Comprehensive Plan

The village is seeking SEQRA lead agency status for its revised comprehensive plan, and the town was scheduled to consider a letter of support.

What it means: Village residents and anyone with a stake in village land-use planning.

Skyridge Water Project completion

A bond resolution for the Skyridge Water District was on the agenda, which would finance water district improvements.

What it means: Skyridge Water District property owners and users.

2027 Fire Protection District Contracts

The town's annual contracts with the Fayetteville, Minoa and Manlius fire districts were scheduled for public hearings. These contracts determine what the town pays for fire protection services.

What it means: The fire contracts set the town's 2027 costs for fire protection services.

Energy efficiency improvement project RFP

The town will seek proposals from firms to find ways to cut its energy use — not to buy power. Board members stressed careful vetting of any energy service company after past bad experiences elsewhere.

What it means: Town taxpayers, through potentially lower long-term energy costs for town buildings.

Highway department project costs

The highway department landed $350,000 in state funding toward a new hydro-excavator that finds underground utilities and cleans pipes without putting workers in harm's way. The current machine is 20 years old.

What it means: $350,000 in state funding offsets most of the cost of a new machine.

Town Hall and Police Station Facility Study

Two public forums on November 12 (11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.) will let residents comment on the town's facilities study, with a December 10 session for former elected officials to follow.

What it means: Residents who want a say in the future of town buildings and facilities.

Settlement of three tax certiorari lawsuits

The town settled assessment challenges from Manlius Realty, Ellish Realty and Manlius Academy. Settlements can reduce assessed valuations and affect town property tax revenue, which is why the 4-3 split vote matters.

What it means: The three commercial property owners get certainty on their tax bills; the town avoids the cost and risk of continuing litigation.