Minoa, New York

Board of Trustees

The Village Board will consider a resolution to accept a parcel conveyance from the State of New York and to authorize the Mayor to execute the necessary documents. It will also review a $56,500 security agreement for the Minoa Farms Section 2B project and approve a block‑party permit for August 22 at the corner of N. Main and N. Central. Additional items include hiring fire personnel and other routine reports.

• Security Agreement for Minoa Farms – Section 2B, estimated cost $56,500
• Resolution to accept parcel conveyance from NYS and authorize Mayor to execute documents
• Permission for block party on August 22 at corner of N. Main & N. Central, 2 pm–9 pm
• Hire PT Deputy Chief of Fire, Auggie Matt, $33.65/hr effective 7/21/2026
• Hire twenty PT Firefighters, $27/hr each, effective 7/21/2026

Board of Trustees

The Village Board will review the engineer's recommendation to approve the Final Plat for Phase 2B of Minoa Farms (10 lots), pending attorney and DPW superintendent approval and a performance guarantee. Additional items include the clerk's reports, a $10,750 sign quote, new position statements, mayoral appointments, and a schedule change for the July meeting. The DPW will consider hiring two part‑time trash collectors at $16.50 per hour, and the Water Treatment Plant will discuss support for 2026 clean water grant applications and a SEQR resolution. The Fire Department will note the resignation of Caden Kilian.

• Approval of Final Plat, Phase 2B (10 lots) for Minoa Farms Section 2B, contingent on attorney and DPW approvals
• Kassis Superior sign quote for new village entrance signs – $10,750 (Option 2)
• Hire two part‑time trash throwers, Dante Miller & Theodore Piro, at $16.50/hr effective June 16, 2026
• Resolution to support and authorize 2026 Clean Water Infrastructure Improvement & Water Quality Improvement grant applications
• Resignation of Fire Department employee Caden Kilian effective May 29, 2026

Board of Trustees

The Village Board will approve the May 4 meeting minutes and vote to authorize the Mayor to execute a 2026‑2027 tax warrant for $3,397,057. It will consider EMS hardship requests to waive a $250 ambulance bill and a $2,320 patient bill. The Fire Department will request approval for a training program costing $1,035. Additional reports and public comment are scheduled.

• Authorize Mayor to execute 2026‑2027 Tax Warrant – $3,397,057.00
• EMS hardship request to waive $250 ambulance bill
• Patient request to waive $2,320 EMS bill
• Fire Department training request – $1,035.00

Planning Board

The Village of Minoa Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. to consider Joseph Gallagher’s site‑plan application to change the use of the property at 91 Hulbert St. The proposed change is to an upholstery shop and is reviewed under § 127‑3 of the Village of Minoa Code. The application is available for public inspection at the Village Clerk’s office, and members of the public may attend in person or be represented.

• Public hearing on site‑plan application for 91 Hulbert St.
• Proposed change of use to an upholstery shop.
• Application submitted by Joseph Gallagher.
• Tax Parcel No. 004‑06‑01.1.
• Review governed by § 127‑3 of the Village of Minoa Code.

The Board approved the site plan application submitted by Joseph Gallager for an upholstery business at 91 Hulbert St. The application met all site‑plan criteria and received a Negative Declaration under SEQRA, indicating no significant environmental impacts. Motions to close the public hearing and to adjourn the meeting were also carried.

• Approved site plan for upholstery shop (all in favor)
• Issued Negative Declaration under SEQRA (all in favor)
• Closed public hearing (all in favor)
• Adjourned Planning Board meeting (all in favor)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review requests regarding the termination and resignation of fire department members. The meeting includes proposals for new traffic signage and the renewal of insurance premiums.

• Installation of 3-way stop sign at Forestview and Taverly
• Installation of speed limit signs on East Avenue between N. Main and Kalin Drive
• Guardian Renewal premiums: Annual Premium AD&D $120 and Basic Life $1464
• Request to terminate Tedd Piro, Nathan Moran, and Mike Lostumbo from MFD, Inc
• Resignation of Chris Dooher

The board approved a two‑year workers‑comp insurance renewal for Comp Alliance costing $197,176. It also authorized payments totaling $178,280.95, $10,751.06 and $43,286.83 from Abstract #023 and adopted several operational requests such as a new three‑way stop, speed‑limit signs, and fire department terminations. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved April 20 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Guardian renewal AD&D $120 and Basic Life $1,464 (unanimous)
• Authorized request for extension to file Annual Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved Kinney Drugs fire department appearance for fundraiser (unanimous)
• Approved $1,200 service award disbursement to 25 department members (unanimous)
• Approved $197,176 two‑year workers‑comp renewal for Comp Alliance (unanimous)
• Approved installation of three‑way stop at Forestview & Taverly (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Abstract #023 vouchers totaling $178,280.95 (General Fund), $10,751.06 (Sewer Fund) and $43,286.83 (Trust & Agency) (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Village Board will adopt the 2026-2027 budget and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Town of Manlius for the 2026 Teal Ribbon Run. The board will also authorize the Clerk Treasurer to execute contracts for the Friday Night Car Show.

• Adopt 2026-2027 Budget
• Authorize agreement with Town of Manlius for 2026 Teal Ribbon Run
• Authorize 2026 Performing Artist Contracts for Friday Night Car Show
• Budget Amendment: $15,700 from Street Maintenance to Trees
• Approve April 6, 2026 meeting minutes

The trustees approved the village’s 2026‑2027 General and Sewer Fund budget, adding specific allocations for various line items. They also approved a $15,700 reallocation from street maintenance to trees, and authorized several contracts and payments. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $15,700 budget amendment from Street Maintenance to Trees (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026‑2027 General/Sewer Fund budget with $1,200, $50,000, $40,000 and $65,000 line‑item changes (unanimous)
• Approved $65/hr consulting contract with Take the Door Training for fire department hiring (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute 2026 Hope for Heather Agreement for Teal Ribbon Run (unanimous)
• Authorized Clerk‑Treasurer to execute 2026 Performing Artist Contracts for Friday Night Car Shows (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $114,627.60 (General Fund), $41,114.99 (Sewer Fund) and $60,823.34 (Trust & Agency) for Abstract #022 claims (unanimous)
• Scheduled summer board meetings for June‑October 2026 (unanimous)
• Entered and exited Executive Session as requested (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Village Board will conduct a public hearing on Local Law #2 for 2026, which sets the tax levy limit. A second public hearing will consider the village’s 2026‑2027 tentative budgets. The meeting also includes reports on insurance renewals, a fire/EMS study memorandum, and a request to waive a $225 ambulance billing.

• Public hearing – Local Law #2 for 2026 – Tax Levy Limit
• Public hearing – 2026‑2027 Tentative Budget(s)
• Insurance renewals – NYMIR $101,353.45 (+8.5%); McNeil $62,627.44 (+10.6%)
• MOU with Town of Manlius, Villages of Manlius, Minoa, Fayetteville, Kirkville FD and Town of Pompey to study Fire/EMS services
• Hardship request to waive ambulance billing of $225.00

The Board accepted all mayor‑made appointments and liaison assignments. The Board adopted Local Law #2 for the 2026‑27 real property tax levy limit after a public hearing, with no public comments. The Board approved the March 2 and March 16, 2026 meeting minutes. The Board approved insurance renewals for NYMIR ($101,353.45) and McNeil ($62,627.44) for March 2026‑27.

• Accepted mayor’s appointments for Deputy Mayor, Clerk‑Treasurer, Deputy Clerk‑Treasurer, Records Access Officer, Property Control Manager, Superintendent of Public Works, Environmental Officer, Code Enforcement Officer, Village Engineer, Attorney, Stormwater Management Officer, Deputy Chiefs, Fire Chiefs, and others – All in favor; motion carried.
• Accepted mayor’s liaison appointments for each Trustee’s designated department – All in favor; motion carried.
• Adopted Local Law #2, Real Property Tax Levy Limit for fiscal year ending May 31, 2027 – All in favor; motion carried.
• Approved March 2, 2026 clerk‑treasurer meeting minutes – All in favor; motion carried.
• Approved March 16, 2026 meeting minutes – All in favor; motion carried.
• Approved insurance renewal for NYMIR – $101,353.45 – All in favor; motion carried.
• Approved insurance renewal for McNeil – $62,627.44 – All in favor; motion carried.

Board of Trustees

The Board will hold a public hearing on the Community Development 2026 Funding Request and Five-Year Plan. It will consider a resolution adopting the Village of Minoa and Onondaga County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Board will vote on permission for an EPS contract to replace the sidewalk on N. Main Street from Adams Street to the driveway entrance before the bridge, costing $55,396, and a related budget amendment. Additional items include budget hearings, a new part‑time trash‑thrower hire, and fire department membership and training matters.

• Permission for EPS contract to replace sidewalk N. Main Street from Adams Street to driveway entrance before the bridge, $55,396
• Resolution adopting Village of Minoa and Onondaga County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Public hearing on Community Development 2026 Funding Request and Five-Year Plan
• New hire – part‑time trash thrower, hourly rate $16.50, effective 3/17/2026
• Fire department training request for Basic Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting, $1,180.75

The Board unanimously adopted the 2025 Onondaga County Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. It also approved the 2026 Community Development funding request and a five‑year sidewalk replacement plan for East Avenue, and authorized a $55,396 contract to replace the North Main Street sidewalk. A budget amendment transferred $55,396 to the sidewalks line item, and a public hearing was scheduled to consider Local Law #2 to override the tax‑cap for the 2026‑27 budget.

• Adopted 2025 Onondaga County Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Community Development funding request for East Avenue sidewalk and Five‑Year Plan (unanimous)
• Approved N. Main Street sidewalk replacement contract $55,396 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment moving $55,396 from Street Maintenance to Sidewalks (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Local Law #2 to override tax cap on April 6, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved training request for WTP employees on Emerging Contaminants (unanimous)
• Approved summer hours for DPW beginning week of April 6 through September 6, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of claims Abstract #020 totaling $214,298.32 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review two signage applications: a wall‑mounted aluminum sign for 132 N. Main Street and a freestanding post‑mounted sign for 235 N. Main Street. The Board will also consider a conceptual site plan and a zone change request from Ventura, LLC for The Nest at Minoa, a proposed approximately 7‑acre multi‑family apartment development on Tax Map #004‑05‑0 and #004‑03‑0 (paper streets Esther and McKinley).

• Signage application for Steve Perry and Jennifer Wood at 132 N. Main Street – non‑illuminated wall‑mounted aluminum business identification sign.
• Signage application for John Zavaglia at 235 N. Main Street – freestanding post‑mounted business identification sign in front yard.
• Conceptual site plan and zone change request for Ventura, LLC’s "The Nest at Minoa" multi‑family apartment project on approx. 7 acres at Tax Map #004‑05‑0 & #004‑03‑0 (Esther & McKinley).

The board unanimously approved a non‑illuminated sign for The GoodWood at 132 N. Main Street and a freestanding business sign for John Zagalia at 235 N. Main Street. The board also approved the initial concept sketch for the Nest PPD senior‑living development, which includes three 30‑unit buildings and a clubhouse. The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

• Approved sign permit for The GoodWood at 132 N. Main St (unanimous)
• Approved freestanding sign for John Zagalia at 235 N. Main St (unanimous)
• Approved initial concept sketch for Nest PPD senior‑living project (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a budget workshop. The meeting will focus on the General Fund and the village’s tax cap. No formal actions are listed beyond the discussion items.

• General Fund
• Tax Cap

The Village Board of Trustees met on March 4, 2026 for a special budget workshop. Trustees opened the meeting by unanimous motion and later adjourned it by motion. The board reviewed budget items such as an $8.95 tax rate and proposed expense increases, but no approvals or changes were adopted. A public hearing on a tax‑levy‑limit override is planned for the March 16, 2026 board meeting.

Board of Trustees

The Village Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning change from residential to Planned Development (PPD) for a Venterra, LLC multi‑family apartment project at Esther and McKinley Streets. The meeting will also consider routine items such as approval of the February 9 and February 25 minutes, a $36,773.16 Honeywell contract renewal, and updates from community development, code enforcement, and the fire department.

• Public hearing – rezoning residential to PPD for Venterra, LLC multi‑family apartments at Esther & McKinley St.
• Honeywell contract renewal $36,773.16 (effective 6/1)
• NYCOM resolution supporting increased aid to municipalities and strengthening NYS local partnership
• IMA with V/Manlius for Codes Enforcement Services (3/21 – 4/19)
• Fire Department request use of apparatus for Syracuse St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The Board voted to classify the Verterra LLC 90‑unit residential development as a Type I Action under SEQRA and to serve as the Lead Agency for its environmental review. The Board also approved the $36,773.16 Honeywell service agreement renewal, adopted a resolution supporting Governor Hochul’s $100 million increase in Temporary Municipal Assistance, and approved participation in the OCRRA Earth Day Cleanup. Additionally, the Board approved several routine items including a public hearing schedule, intermunicipal code‑enforcement agreement, and payment of audited claims totaling $120,151.46.

• Classified Verterra project as Type I Action and designated Village as Lead Agency (unanimous approval)
• Approved Honeywell Service Agreement renewal for $36,773.16
• Adopted resolution supporting $100 million increase in Temporary Municipal Assistance
• Approved participation in OCRRA Earth Day Cleanup (April 24‑25, 2026)
• Scheduled public hearing on March 16, 2026 at 6:30 pm
• Approved intermunicipal code‑enforcement agreement with Village of Manlius (Mar 31‑Apr 19, 2026)
• Declared surplus of two LifePak AED 1000 monitors and accepted $1,000 purchase offer
• Approved payment of audited claims: $63,138.31 (General Fund), $6,594.36 (Sewer Fund), $50,418.79 (Trust & Agency)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The session focuses on the Sewer Fund, General Fund, and the tax rate.

• Sewer Fund discussion
• Tax Rate discussion
• General Fund discussion

The board opened the special budget workshop with a motion that passed unanimously. Trustees reviewed preliminary budget figures for the sewer fund, general fund, tax levy limit, and staffing but took no formal action. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that carried.

• Motion to open Budget Workshop Meeting carried (all in favor)
• Motion to adjourn meeting carried

Zoning Board

The Village of Minoa Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on February 12, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. to consider an area variance request submitted by Christina and Brian Higgins. The request seeks approval for a 34‑ft × 16‑ft inground swimming pool to be placed in the center of the backyard, 16 ft from the principal structure, on the Residential A‑RA district at 112 Beresford Lane. The Board will evaluate the request under Section §160‑25.1(A) regarding accessory‑structure setbacks and will review its environmental significance.

• Area variance request for a 34‑ft × 16‑ft inground swimming pool
• Location: 112 Beresford Lane, Residential A‑RA zoning district
• Setback regulation cited: Section §160‑25.1(A) for accessory structures
• Environmental significance of the proposed variance to be reviewed
• Public hearing scheduled for Feb 12, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in Municipal Building

The Minoa Zoning Board of Appeals evaluated the five statutory factors for the Higgins' request to place a 34‑by‑16‑foot in‑ground pool at 112 Beresford Lane. Finding no undesirable neighborhood change, no feasible alternative, and no adverse environmental impact, the board voted to approve the area variance. The approval was unanimous. The board also moved to waive the legal notice reading and to close both the public hearing and the regular meeting.

• Approved area variance for 112 Beresford Lane pool (unanimous)
• Waived reading of Public Hearing Legal Notice (carried)
• Closed public hearing at 6:38 pm (carried)
• Closed regular meeting at 6:47 pm (carried)

Board of Trustees

The Village Board will review a request to change the zoning from residential to Planned Development for a multi‑family apartments project at Esther and McKinley Streets. It will also consider renewing the village's McNeil insurance policy for $62,627.44 and approving a $3,600 annual contribution to the CNY Stormwater Management Coalition. A Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Manlius and neighboring fire districts will be discussed.

• Request to rezone residential to Planned Development for multi‑family apartments at Esther & McKinley St.
• Renewal of 2026 McNeil insurance policy – $62,627.44
• Resolution to join CNY Stormwater Management Coalition – $3,600 per year
• Memorandum of Understanding with Town of Manlius and Villages of Minoa, Manlius, Fayetteville, Kirkville Fire District

The trustees approved the renewal of McNeil insurance at $64,627.44 annually and adopted a resolution to join the CNY Stormwater Management Coalition with a $3,600 contribution. They cancelled the February 18 budget workshop and set a public hearing for Ventura LLC’s rezoning request on March 2, 2026 at 6:30 pm. The board also submitted revised MOU language to the Town of Manlius and approved payment of several claim vouchers totaling $124,488.48.

• Approved meeting minutes of Jan 20, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report for period ending Jan 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Renewed McNeil insurance coverage at $64,627.44 annually (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to join CNY Stormwater Management Coalition, $3,600 (unanimous)
• Cancelled Feb 18 budget workshop (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Ventura LLC zone change on Mar 2, 2026 at 6:30 pm (unanimous)
• Submitted revised MOU to Town of Manlius (unanimous)
• Approved claim payments: General Fund $69,193.19, Sewer Fund $4,386.41, Trust & Agency $50,908.88 (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Village Board will consider several clerk items, including the December 15, 2025 meeting minutes, the treasurer's report for 2025, a cost estimate of $3,495.00 to $4,140.00 for codifying local laws, and copier lease proposals. The Justice Court will seek permission to forfeit a court judgment related to a mortgage foreclosure. EMS will review a financial amendment to Agreement 0010149446, and the Fire Department will request permission to attend the Onondaga County Fire Coalition event on January 31, 2026. Additional reports and public comment will follow.

• General Code Estimate for codification of Local Laws – $3,495.00 to $4,140.00
• Lease proposals for copiers: Ed & Ed $291.28, Toshiba $284.29, ABS $392.00
• Permission to forfeit court judgment on claim due to mortgage foreclosure
• Stryker Financial amendment to Agreement 0010149446
• Permission for fire department to attend Onondaga County Fire Coalition event Jan 31, 2026

The Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the December 15, 2025 meeting and accepted the Treasurer's Report for the period ending December 31, 2025. It authorized a lease for two Kyocera copiers at $291.28 per month, declared four vehicles and equipment as surplus for auction, and approved the Lake Effect Half Marathon agreement with Wolfpack Multisport. The Board also withdrew a $393.00 court‑fine judgment on a mortgage foreclosure and authorized an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Manlius to transfer court functions effective April 6, 2026.

• Approved December 15, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report for period ending Dec 31, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved General Code codification estimate of $3,495.00‑$4,410.00 (all in favor)
• Approved lease for two Kyocera copiers at $291.28/month (all in favor)
• Declared surplus and listed four vehicles/equipment for auction (all in favor)
• Authorized Mayor to execute agreement with Wolfpack Multisport for 2026 Lake Effect Half Marathon (all in favor)
• Approved withdrawal of $393.00 court‑fine judgment on mortgage foreclosure (all in favor)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Intermunicipal Agreement with Town of Manlius to transfer court functions (all in favor)