William Nicholson

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.

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

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

open the public hearing

approve the minutes from October 14, 2026, as presented by the Town Clerk.

approve Abstract #20 in the amount of $193,715.55.

waive the reading of the public notice

accept Videographer Proposal submitted by Lifanov in the amount of $6,750, subject to final legal review.

waive the reading of the public notice

enact Local Law 2026-7 further amending chapter 139 entitled “Vehicles & Traffic” of the code of the Town of Manlius for the installation of stop signs on the Southwest Corner and Northeast corner of

close the public hearing

Adopt Local Law 2026-6 — Stop Signs, Coventry Rd South at Tilton Rd

close the public hearing

open the public hearing

enact Local Law 2026-8 Overriding the Property Tax Cap in the Town of Manlius for the Fiscal year 2027.

authorize the Supervisor to sign the Letter of Understanding with Onondaga Earth Corps in the amount of $1750.

open the public hearing

enter executive session to discuss proposed or pending litigation and invite Director or Planning and Development Thomas Poitras.

accept the Kirkville Fire District 2027 Budget in the amount of $265,250 contingent on approval of board of commissioners’ approval.

waive the reading of the public notice

enact Local Law 2026-6 further amending chapter 139 entitled “Vehicles & Traffic” of the code of the Town of Manlius for the installation of stop signs on the Southwest Corner, and Northeast Corner of

close the public hearing

exit executive session.

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

Wanted the script and message content defined and vetted before approving public spending.

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.

Budget Adjustments and Transfers

Had not had a chance to review the items.

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.