Updates

VILLAGE OF NORTH SYRACUSE

         Regular Board Meeting

  Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 at 5:30 P.M.

North Syracuse Community Center

   700 South Bay Road, North Syracuse, NY

                                                                                                                “YOUTUBE Livestreamed”  

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AGENDA “1^st Floor”

1. Call to order
2. Pledge to the Flag
3. Roll Call
4. Citizens’ Voice (please limit your topic to 3 minutes or less)
5. Minute Approval – April 9th, 2026 – April 13^th, 2026 Special Session
6. Abstract Approval
7. Budget Transfer:

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Motion to have Deputy Mayor sign Town of Clay Fire Protection Agreement
   1. Hold Discussion updating the Apartment Registry
   1. Review Summarization of changes made by Board of Trustees after the April 13^th Work Session – Motion to Approve Changes made to the budget
   1. Motion for Board of Trustees to vote on updated Model 3 of 2026/2027 Budget ahead of May 1^st deadline for Board Approval of Budget
   1. Discuss board action regarding the HVAC system in the Community Center

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Approve the hiring of new Recreation Supervisor Michael Freytag with an Effective Hire Date of 5/13/2026
2. Approve the Police Department Hiring Phillip Knittel and Michael Gabriell as Part Time Police Officers Effective 4/29/26
3. Approve Deputy Mayor to sign a Municipal Site Control Certification form from DASNY as a requirement for CREST Grant from Senator Ryan’s office
4. Board Review and Accept Fire Department Appointments on 4/20/26
5. Approve Deputy Mayor to sign contract for preapproved Street Sweeper Rental for DPW to use this season
6. Approve Deputy Superintendent Gil Stevens attendance of the 2026 Highway School in Ithaca (June 1-3, 2026)
7. Approve the Rehire of Gary Wilmer as a Part Time Laborer for the Summer in the DPW
8. Deputy Mayor Robinson to Read and Sign the Village of North Syracuse 2026 Arbor Day Declaration ahead of the Arbor Day Ceremony on April 24^th at 1:00 at Fergerson Park                                                                                                                                                                                                    

• Attorney Report                                                                         12.  Trustee’s Report
• Engineer Report                                                                          13. Deputy Mayor’s Report
• Department Heads Report
• Citizen’s Voice (please limit topic to 3 minutes or less)               14. Adjourn to Exec Session (If Nec.)

                                                       VILLAGE OF NORTH SYRACUSE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Unless otherwise specified, all items on tonight’s agenda are Type II actions for purposes of SEQR.

PUBLIC NOTICE:

The Village of North Syracuse Board of Trustees will be meeting on Monday, April 13^th, 2026 at North Syracuse Village Hall at 600 South Bay Rd. North Syracuse, for a Budget Workshop regarding any changes to be made and documented after our public hearing on April 9^th, 2026. Any changes will be reviewed and documented by Board Action at the April 23^rd, 2026 Regular Board Meeting. Motions will also be addressed regarding Minutes from the March 26^th, 2026 Regular Board Meeting, as well as to Approve Abstract #22 from the April 9^th, 2026 Board Meeting.

Nick Zarzecki

Village of North Syracuse Clerk/Treasurer

VILLAGE OF NORTH SYRACUSE

         Regular Board Meeting

  Thursday, April 9th, 2026 at 5:30 P.M.

North Syracuse Community Center

   700 South Bay Road, North Syracuse, NY

                                                                                                                “YOUTUBE Livestreamed”  

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AGENDA “1^st Floor”

1. Call to order
2. Pledge to the Flag
3. Roll Call

Public Hearing #1 at 5:28 PM: Please take notice that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Syracuse on the 9^th Day of April at 5:28 PM regarding our Tentative 2026/2027 Budget after Public Work Sessions by the Board of Trustees

Public Hearing #2 at 5:29 PM: Please take Notice that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Syracuse on the 9^th Day of April at 5:29 PM regarding Community Input on Local Law #2 – PD Zone Change for the Proposed Fire Dept building on Chestnut St.

• Minute Approval – March 26th, 2026
• Abstract Approval
• Budget Transfer:
• Citizens’ Voice (please limit your topic to 3 minutes or less)

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Informational – Proposed New Engine #1 for Fire Dept. Expiration of Estoppel 4/12/26
   1. Motion to Approve Local Law #1 – Increase of the Village Tax Levy above the 2% threshold

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Approve the hiring of new DPW employee Mark Grysko as a Full Time Laborer Effective 4/6/2026
2. Approve a Resolution of Dates for Annual Village Garage Sale Weekend (Sign up at Village Hall/No permit Required)
3. Approve results of North Syracuse Fire Department’s Officer Elections held on April 7, 2026

• Attorney Report                                                                         12.  Trustee’s Report
• Engineer Report                                                                          13. Deputy Mayor’s Report
• Department Heads Report
• Citizen’s Voice (please limit topic to 3 minutes or less)                14. Adjourn to Exec. Session (If Nec.)

                                                       VILLAGE OF NORTH SYRACUSE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Unless otherwise specified, all items on tonight’s agenda are Type II actions for purposes of SEQR.

Below is a copy of the 2026/2027 Tentative Budget for the Village of North Syracuse after 3 public work sessions by the Board of Trustees. The Budget is now frozen until a Public Hearing being held on April 9th, 2026 ahead of our regular Village Board Meeting.

VILLAGE OF NORTH SYRACUSE

         Regular Board Meeting

  Thursday, March 26th, 2026 at 5:30 P.M.

North Syracuse Community Center

   700 South Bay Road, North Syracuse, NY

                                                                                                                “YOUTUBE Livestreamed”  

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AGENDA “1^st Floor”

1. Call to order
2. Pledge to the Flag
3. Roll Call

Public Hearing #1 at 5:28 PM: Please take Notice that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Syracuse on the 26^th Day of March at 5:28 PM regarding Community Input for Application and Update to our 5 Year Plan.

Public Hearing #2 at 5:29 PM: Please take notice that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Syracuse on the 26^th Day of March at 5:29 PM regarding Local Law #1 of 2026 Passing a Tax Levy exceeding the 2% Tax Limit for FY 2026/2027.

• Accept the Resignation of Mayor Gary Butterfield Effective 3/13/2026
• Motion to Appoint New Mayor
• Swearing in of New Recruit Police Officers Justin Davis & Cameron Bragman
• Minute Approval – March 12th, 2026
• Abstract Approval
• Budget Transfer:
• Citizens’ Voice (please limit your topic to 3 minutes or less)

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Review of Estoppel Notice for Proposed Fire Truck #1 – Expiration of Estoppel 4/12/26, and establish Bonding Term Length (7/10/12 – years financing)
   1. Revisit Town of Cicero Fire Service Contract, motion to have acting mayor sign contract
   1. Revisit DPW Generator Replacement Quotes – Board review and DPW input

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Accept the resignation of DPW Employee Christian Johnstone – Effective 3/25/2026
2. Informational: Open CDL Maintenance and Laborer 1 openings with DPW
3. Informational: Review Schedule of Public Work Sessions related to 2026/2027 Budget ahead of 4/9 Public Hearing

1. Attorney Report                                                                         11.  Trustee’s Report
2. Engineer Report                                                                          12. Deputy Mayor’s Report
3. Department Heads Report                                              13. Adjourn to Exec. Session (If Nec.)

                                                       VILLAGE OF NORTH SYRACUSE BOARD OF TRUSTEESUnless otherwise specified, all items on tonight’s agenda are Type II actions for purposes of SEQR

VILLAGE OF NORTH SYRACUSE

         Regular Board Meeting

  Thursday, March 12th, 2026 at 5:30 P.M.

North Syracuse Community Center

   700 South Bay Road, North Syracuse, NY

                                                                                                                “YOUTUBE Livestreamed”  

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AGENDA “1^st Floor”

1. Call to order
2. Pledge to the Flag
3. Roll Call
4. Minute Approval – February 26th, 2026
5. Abstract Approval
6. Budget Transfer:
7. Citizens’ Voice (please limit your topic to 3 minutes or less)

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Presentation By Heuber Breuer updating the progress of the Proposed New Fire Department building project
   1. Discuss/Approve adjusted Bond Resolution to start Estoppel period on Replacement of Truck #1 for Fire Dept.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Discuss/Approve Increase in Payment to Members of Planning and Zoning Boards to $75.00 per meeting for members, and $100.00 per meeting for Chairperson/Acting Chairperson
2. Discuss/Approve the Appointment of Gilbert Stevens to DPW Assistant Superintendent provisionally contingent on passing an exam when one becomes available
3. Discuss/Approve the Hiring of Justin Davis and Cameron Bragman as full time officers in the Police Department
4. Discuss/Approve Police Chief Attendance for NYS Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in Lake Placid – May 18^th-21^st.
5. Discuss/Approve Authorization to sign Section 211 Waivers for Part-Time Officers Ken Isyk and Robert Marshall
6. Discuss/Approve Appointment of Mark Yorkey as a new Volunteer Firefighter for the North Syracuse Fire Department
7. Set a date for Public Hearing for Community input for application and update to our 5 year Community Development Plan
8. Set a date for Public Hearing regarding a potential change to code under the PD Zone for the Proposed Fire Department building 
9. Set a date for Public Hearing for Local Law #1 Passing of the Tax Levy over the 2% Tax Limit
10. Set a date for a Public Hearing regarding the Tentative Budget for FY 2026-2027

• Attorney Report                                                                         11.  Trustee’s Report
• Engineer Report                                                                          12. Mayor’s Report
• Department Heads Report                                              13. Adjourn to Exec. Session (If Nec.)

GARY BUTTERFIELD, MAYOR

Unless otherwise specified, all items on tonight’s agenda are Type II actions for purposes of SEQR.

VILLAGE OF NORTH SYRACUSE

         Regular Board Meeting

  Thursday, February 12th, 2026 at 5:30 P.M.

North Syracuse Community Center

   700 South Bay Road, North Syracuse, NY

                                                                                                                “Facebook Livestreamed”  

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AGENDA “1^st Floor”

1. Call to order
2. Pledge to the Flag
3. Roll Call
4. Minute Approval – January 22^nd, 2026
5. Abstract Approval
6. Budget Transfer:
7. Citizens’ Voice (please limit your topic to 3 minutes or less)

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Review payment schedule for new Dump Truck that was approved for financing at 1/22 board meeting

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Renew Participation in the CNY Stormwater Coalition Staff Services & Education Compliance Assistance – Mayor to sign renewal contract
2. Review Sales Tax Infrastructure 2025 – Proof of Expenditures & Application to Support 2026 funds
3. Motion to Designate North Syracuse Community Center – 700 South Bay Rd. as Polling Place for upcoming Village Trustee Election
4. Accept the resignation of Part Time Fire Dept. caretaker David Brooks – Effective 1/24/2026
5. Discuss/Approve the Appointment of Mark J. Petterelli as a Part Time Administrative Assistant at the Police Dept.
6. Discuss/Approve New Labor Agreement for Police Chief Chance Fieldson
7. Request to send Police Vehicle 100 (2019 Ford Explorer) to auction

• Attorney Report                                                                         11.  Trustee’s Report
• Engineer Report                                                                          12. Mayor’s Report
• Department Heads Report                                              13. Adjourn to Exec. Session (If Nec.)

GARY BUTTERFIELD, MAYOR

Unless otherwise specified, all items on tonight’s agenda are Type II actions for purposes of SEQR.