Katelyn M. Kriesel
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- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 8:34
- Avg per meeting
- 1:26
- Segments
- 132
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Top issues during term (20)
2027 Fire Protection District Contracts
About $6.5 million combined across the three contracts for 2027, funded through fire district charges.
2027 Town Budget
Preliminary townwide rate around $4.15 per $1,000 in villages; police contract and health insurance figures still unresolved.
Town Hall and Police Station Facility Study
Unknown — any renovation or replacement decision could carry major capital costs.
Town Facility and Public Engagement Project
Unknown — the facilities project's scope and cost remain under study.
Cannabis farm odors in Kirkville
Unpermitted cannabis greenhouse odor complaints
Zoning Code Overhaul Underway
The town has already invested in consultants for this multi-year process.
Battery energy storage system zoning
Quarter Horse Run speed limit and stop sign
Minor cost for sign installation; speed limit changes require state/county action.
Hoag Lane Drainage Violations
The town is fronting the immediate drainage repair costs, with possible chargeback to the developer.
Residential setback variances for accessory structures and pools
No cost to the town; applicants pay permit fees and construction costs.
Highway department project costs
Roughly $4.1 million spent so far, with final costs to be set when the project closes out.
Three-way stop at Coventry & Tilton
Minor cost for sign installation covered by the town's routine operations.
Accessory structure height regulations
Proposed Unified Fire District
A unified district would redistribute fire/EMS costs more evenly among taxpayers across different current tax rates.
Missing middle housing — county On Home LDC
$25 million in county funding for housing loans countywide.
Property Tax Cap Override for Fiscal Year 2027
No immediate tax change; the override preserves flexibility if the 2027 budget requires exceeding the cap.
Trash and brush collection bid extension
Contract value not yet determined; bids now due August 19, 2026.
Maxwell facility study and police department review
The study will look at building costs like the heating system and potential return on investment — groundwork for future spending decisions.
Woodland Hills stormwater violations and stop work order
The town has spent significant highway department hours cleaning mud from drains, and plans to bill the developer through a new drainage district.
Decisions during term (430)
Recorded while Kriesel was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Renewal of Special Use Permit — Linda J. Jones, 8317 Cazenovia Road
Approval of October 26, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Energy Efficiency RFP authorized
Budget adjustments approved
Approval of minutes, October 28, 2026
Abstract No. 21 approved — $738,007.77
Entry into executive session
Settlement of three tax certiorari lawsuits
Adjournment
Approval of Minutes
Adopt Local Law 2026-6 — Stop Signs, Coventry Rd South at Tilton Rd
Adopt Local Law 2026-7 — Stop Signs, Strawmount Trail at Quarter Horse Run
Adopt Local Law 2026-8 — Override Property Tax Cap for FY 2027
Accept Kirkville Fire District 2027 Budget — $265,250
Authorize Letter of Understanding with Onondaga Earth Corps — $1,750
Accept Videographer Proposal from Lifanov — $6,750
Table Fayetteville, Minoa, and Manlius Fire Contracts
Table Budget Items
Approve Minutes of October 14, 2026
Approve Abstract #20 — $193,715.55
Voting record (102)
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to enter executive session as authorized by New York Public Officers Law Section 105(1)(d), for the specific purpose of discussing current, pending litigation regarding three tax certiorari proceeding
to exit Executive Session.
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
Settlement of three tax certiorari lawsuits
to go into executive session to discuss pending and threatened litigation and invite Director of Planning and Development Thomas Poitras
to exit Executive Session
to approve and authorize the supervisor to sign the Municipal Cooperative Agreement with Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium effective January 1, 2027, subject to final legal
to approve the resolution approving membership with Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium effective January 1, 2027, subject to final legal review.
to authorize the Deputy Town Supervisor to engage negotiating for the purchase of property within the Town of Manlius with the understanding that any final purchase agreement will come back to the Boa
to enter executive session to discuss the proposed acquisition or lease of real property when publicly would substantially affect the value thereof.
to exit executive session.
Resolution to Approve MCA
2027 Municipal Cooperation Agreement
to close the public hearing.
to approve the quote from CNY Lock for the installation of Lever Handles and Key Pad Locks for office doors at Town Hall in the amount of $19,362.00.
to enter executive session pursuant to Public Officers Law §105(1)(h) to discuss the proposed lease of reality property where public discussion may substantially affect the value thereof and to invite
to waive the reading of the public notice.
to approve and authorize the supervisor to sign the Proposal for Professional Grant Application Preparation Services with Barton and Loguidice in the amount of $10,000.00 subject to final legal review
to approve the budget transfers as presented by the Town Comptroller.
to classify this Action for Zone Change as a Type I Action for SEQRA and to declare the Town Board of the Town of Manlius as Lead Agency, and further to direct the Attorney for the Town Board in this
to approve the minutes from September 9, 2026 as presented by the Town Clerk.
to open the public hearing.
to enact Local Law 2026-5 Amending §155-29.1 of the Town Code Entitled Accessory Dwelling Units.
to authorize the supervisor to sign the Intermunicipal Agreement regarding shared services of Code Enforcement Officers with the Village of Minoa.
to approve Abstract #18 in the amount of $789,474.70.
to authorize the Town Clerk to submit a TE-9 for a request in speed reduction on Karker Road.
to approve.
to set a public hearing for proposed local law further amending chapter 139 entitled “Vehicles & Traffic” of the code of the Town of Manlius on October 28, 2026 at 6:32 PM.
to approve the budget adjustments as presented by the Town Comptroller.
to exit executive session.
Contract for Legal Services - Kinsella Quarry Zone Change
Contract for Engineering Services - Ramboll
Change Order H-01C - Airside Technology
Change Order S-02 - Lindsley Excavating
Donate Radar Trailer to Village of Minoa
Police Vehicle Surplus Modification
MOU - Pickleball Courts with Village of Manlius
Set Special Meeting - Health Insurance, September 30
Set Work Session - PUD Local Law, September 28
Set Public Hearing - ADU Local Law Amendment, September 23
NYAOT Legislative Conference Voting Delegate
Budget Adjustments and Transfers
Comptroller Reports - August 2026
Approval of Minutes - August 26, 2026
Approval of Abstract #17
Councilor Italiano made a motion, Seconded by Councilor Nicholson, to declare 4 vehicles and miscellaneous items as presented as surplus to be sent to auction.
Approval of Minutes
She did not attend the July 22 meeting.