Syracuse Hears Update On North Industrial Park
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Ken Jones, of Wightman Petrie Engineering, said "The project design for the sewer extension up to the proposed industrial park is 100 percent complete," Jones said. "Alternates that have been applied for will be also completed within 30 days. INDOT is requesting a site visit, but we want to wait for the snow to melt before we do that."
Jones added that there are nine properties that will need to grant easements for the sewer extension. He emphasized the town is not acquiring title to these properties but is instead gaining permission to build the sewer line. Initial easement documents have been delivered to town manager Henry DeJulia, and he will begin contacting the affected property owners soon.
There is one parcel of land that will need to be acquired outright by the town, Jones added. This is the site where the lift station is to be built. It is less than an acre and since the lift station will require routine maintenance, it's more convenient for the town to own the property outright. Jones said that negotiations have started with the owner of the land in question.
DeJulia also has applied to the Economic Development Administration for grant money, which is from the U.S. Department of Commerce. "Because that money is a federal resource, we have to be careful that we follow every one of their rules," Jones said. "The rule that is most particular involves acquisitions under federal guidelines. EDA requires we follow that in the case where we are acquiring title to the land, but in the case of an easement we are not. We're only asking for the right to build the sewer on a person's property while they retain the title.
"But in the case of the lift station, we have to follow what's called a 24CFR, which is a detailed procedure for acquiring land with federal funding. We're familiar with all these procedures."
The property owners affected will be contacted soon, and Jones stated that council might want to consider special meetings/work sessions with owners who have questions. "We want to do all we can to minimize the impact," he said.
Police Chief Tony Ciriello told council that his department's annual report will be presented at the February meeting. He also reminded everyone that Friday the police will be sending a couple of cars to escort the 3rd graders to the Shrine Circus in Fort Wayne.
Ciriello also brought the idea of creating a traffic safety commission before council. "This would include a representative of the police department, a representative of public works, the won manager, a business owner, and a private citizen," Ciriello said. "the responsibility wouldn't come down on just one person. I think we'd also get input from the people who are using our streets and roads also."
Ciriello and DeJulia have people they will be contacting, and will be drafting some guidelines to be presented to council at next meeting.
The 2009 Annual Tree Report was presented. Syracuse was re-certified as Tree City USA, and completed the application for Growth Award. Arbor Day 2010 will be April 23rd, and plans to plant up to 30 trees this year have been made. Total expenses as of Dec. 22 were $26,403.54.
The Syracuse Parks Department announced that the snowmobile race, part of the Kiwanis Winter Carnival, will be held outside of town at the junction of 775 East and 1330 North. This is due to the condition of ice on the lake.
The Daddy/Daughter Dance is scheduled for, Feb. 6, 6:30-9 p.m. at the Community Center.
In financial matters, council accepted $3200 from the Harkless Foundation for beautification projects. $146,324.67 was approved for 2009 encumbrances, and council also approved a subordination agreement for owner occupied rehab loan #2.
Syracuse Town Council members are Larry Seigel, Bill Musser, Cassie Cowan, Brian Woody and Paul Stoelting.[[In-content Ad]]
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Ken Jones, of Wightman Petrie Engineering, said "The project design for the sewer extension up to the proposed industrial park is 100 percent complete," Jones said. "Alternates that have been applied for will be also completed within 30 days. INDOT is requesting a site visit, but we want to wait for the snow to melt before we do that."
Jones added that there are nine properties that will need to grant easements for the sewer extension. He emphasized the town is not acquiring title to these properties but is instead gaining permission to build the sewer line. Initial easement documents have been delivered to town manager Henry DeJulia, and he will begin contacting the affected property owners soon.
There is one parcel of land that will need to be acquired outright by the town, Jones added. This is the site where the lift station is to be built. It is less than an acre and since the lift station will require routine maintenance, it's more convenient for the town to own the property outright. Jones said that negotiations have started with the owner of the land in question.
DeJulia also has applied to the Economic Development Administration for grant money, which is from the U.S. Department of Commerce. "Because that money is a federal resource, we have to be careful that we follow every one of their rules," Jones said. "The rule that is most particular involves acquisitions under federal guidelines. EDA requires we follow that in the case where we are acquiring title to the land, but in the case of an easement we are not. We're only asking for the right to build the sewer on a person's property while they retain the title.
"But in the case of the lift station, we have to follow what's called a 24CFR, which is a detailed procedure for acquiring land with federal funding. We're familiar with all these procedures."
The property owners affected will be contacted soon, and Jones stated that council might want to consider special meetings/work sessions with owners who have questions. "We want to do all we can to minimize the impact," he said.
Police Chief Tony Ciriello told council that his department's annual report will be presented at the February meeting. He also reminded everyone that Friday the police will be sending a couple of cars to escort the 3rd graders to the Shrine Circus in Fort Wayne.
Ciriello also brought the idea of creating a traffic safety commission before council. "This would include a representative of the police department, a representative of public works, the won manager, a business owner, and a private citizen," Ciriello said. "the responsibility wouldn't come down on just one person. I think we'd also get input from the people who are using our streets and roads also."
Ciriello and DeJulia have people they will be contacting, and will be drafting some guidelines to be presented to council at next meeting.
The 2009 Annual Tree Report was presented. Syracuse was re-certified as Tree City USA, and completed the application for Growth Award. Arbor Day 2010 will be April 23rd, and plans to plant up to 30 trees this year have been made. Total expenses as of Dec. 22 were $26,403.54.
The Syracuse Parks Department announced that the snowmobile race, part of the Kiwanis Winter Carnival, will be held outside of town at the junction of 775 East and 1330 North. This is due to the condition of ice on the lake.
The Daddy/Daughter Dance is scheduled for, Feb. 6, 6:30-9 p.m. at the Community Center.
In financial matters, council accepted $3200 from the Harkless Foundation for beautification projects. $146,324.67 was approved for 2009 encumbrances, and council also approved a subordination agreement for owner occupied rehab loan #2.
Syracuse Town Council members are Larry Seigel, Bill Musser, Cassie Cowan, Brian Woody and Paul Stoelting.[[In-content Ad]]
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