SYRACUSE - During the October meeting of the Syracuse town council, the focus was the adoption of several ordinances and the enacting of a resolution designating an economic revitalization area.
Attorney Steve Snyder made a request before council concerning a tax abatement issue on behalf of Syracuse Building LLC. This is the business that will take over the old Dana facility. The company will lease space to three other businesses - Better Way Products LLC; AIA Countertops Inc.; and Jasper Plastics Inc.
The three companies leasing space through Syracuse Building are each asking for a five-year tax abatement on personal property, totaling $503,200. Syracuse Building asked for a 10 year abatement on the building.
"As the ultimate owner of the Dana building, Syracuse Building LLC has been required to contribute the capital necessary to rehabilitate it," Snyder said. "That renovation is probably a little more extensive than they originally anticipated."
According to Snyder, the Dana building will have to completely re-roofed, the electrical and plumbing systems upgraded, extensive concrete floor repairs are needed, and drainage and fire extinguisher problems must be dealt with to bring the facility into compliance with local codes.
The building has deteriorated to such an extent that it is now evaluated at $1,700,100, down from $3,373,000 in 2002. Syracuse Building LLC expects to make improvements totaling $1,044,000. This is the reason for the abatement request presented by Snyder.
Council approved the abatements by enacting Resolution No. 08-06, turning the Dana facility now owned by Syracuse Building LLC into an economic revitalization area.
Council approved an ordinance, authorizing the town to extend its sewage collection system and water service, and to issue revenue bonds to serve the annexed Forest Park subdivision with necessary services. The total cost of the work is estimated to be $265,000, which includes the costs of the issuance and sale of revenue bonds for the financing of the project. There will be a 20-year pay back on the bonds at 5 percent interest.
An ordinance fixing salary and compensation for town officials and employees for 2009 and an ordinance providing longevity compensation, insurance and other benefits for town officials and employees, were both approved.
Council approved an ordinance banning the use of engine compression brakes. Commonly called jake brakes, the town has decided to ban their use on all streets and roads within the city limits of Syracuse. Authorized fire personnel while on duty are exempt. Fines set for violations are: first offense within a calendar year, $50; second offense within a calendar year, $100; third offense within a calendar year, $300; fourth and subsequent offenses within a calendar year, $1000.
As a part of the continuing growth of the Syracuse Redevelopment Commission, council appointed Larry Siegel and Brad Jackson to the commission. Other members are Ernie Rogers, Dan VanLue, and Paul Stoelting. Members serve a one year term.
In other business:
n Claims paid for the month of October, 2008 were $682,647.65
n Council approved $29,179 for trees from Ward Industries in Middlebury. This is part of the ongoing beautification project.
n The Syracuse-Webster Road project is complete, and council approved the release of remaining funds for the project, totaling $26,367.73, to the contractor Phend and Brown.
n The parks department announced the Haunted House at the Community Center is scheduled for Oct. 24 and 25, 27-30, from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Cost is $5.
n Trick-or-treat hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.
Syracuse Town Council members are Brian Woody, Bill Musser, Cassie Cowan, Larry Siegel and Paul Stoelting.
SYRACUSE - During the October meeting of the Syracuse town council, the focus was the adoption of several ordinances and the enacting of a resolution designating an economic revitalization area.
Attorney Steve Snyder made a request before council concerning a tax abatement issue on behalf of Syracuse Building LLC. This is the business that will take over the old Dana facility. The company will lease space to three other businesses - Better Way Products LLC; AIA Countertops Inc.; and Jasper Plastics Inc.
The three companies leasing space through Syracuse Building are each asking for a five-year tax abatement on personal property, totaling $503,200. Syracuse Building asked for a 10 year abatement on the building.
"As the ultimate owner of the Dana building, Syracuse Building LLC has been required to contribute the capital necessary to rehabilitate it," Snyder said. "That renovation is probably a little more extensive than they originally anticipated."
According to Snyder, the Dana building will have to completely re-roofed, the electrical and plumbing systems upgraded, extensive concrete floor repairs are needed, and drainage and fire extinguisher problems must be dealt with to bring the facility into compliance with local codes.
The building has deteriorated to such an extent that it is now evaluated at $1,700,100, down from $3,373,000 in 2002. Syracuse Building LLC expects to make improvements totaling $1,044,000. This is the reason for the abatement request presented by Snyder.
Council approved the abatements by enacting Resolution No. 08-06, turning the Dana facility now owned by Syracuse Building LLC into an economic revitalization area.
Council approved an ordinance, authorizing the town to extend its sewage collection system and water service, and to issue revenue bonds to serve the annexed Forest Park subdivision with necessary services. The total cost of the work is estimated to be $265,000, which includes the costs of the issuance and sale of revenue bonds for the financing of the project. There will be a 20-year pay back on the bonds at 5 percent interest.
An ordinance fixing salary and compensation for town officials and employees for 2009 and an ordinance providing longevity compensation, insurance and other benefits for town officials and employees, were both approved.
Council approved an ordinance banning the use of engine compression brakes. Commonly called jake brakes, the town has decided to ban their use on all streets and roads within the city limits of Syracuse. Authorized fire personnel while on duty are exempt. Fines set for violations are: first offense within a calendar year, $50; second offense within a calendar year, $100; third offense within a calendar year, $300; fourth and subsequent offenses within a calendar year, $1000.
As a part of the continuing growth of the Syracuse Redevelopment Commission, council appointed Larry Siegel and Brad Jackson to the commission. Other members are Ernie Rogers, Dan VanLue, and Paul Stoelting. Members serve a one year term.
In other business:
n Claims paid for the month of October, 2008 were $682,647.65
n Council approved $29,179 for trees from Ward Industries in Middlebury. This is part of the ongoing beautification project.
n The Syracuse-Webster Road project is complete, and council approved the release of remaining funds for the project, totaling $26,367.73, to the contractor Phend and Brown.
n The parks department announced the Haunted House at the Community Center is scheduled for Oct. 24 and 25, 27-30, from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Cost is $5.
n Trick-or-treat hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.
Syracuse Town Council members are Brian Woody, Bill Musser, Cassie Cowan, Larry Siegel and Paul Stoelting.
