TAX COLLECTOR OFFICE HOURS During January and February: Mondays and Thursdays 6 - 8 pm Saturdays 9 am - 12 Noon PLEASE NOTE: Tax Collector will not be in the office on February 25 or March 2 During March: Saturdays 9 am - 12 Noon
ONONDAGA COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT ANNUAL TREE and SHRUB SALE
SEASONAL ROADS Certain Town roads are considered seasonal roads and are not plowed, sanded or maintained by the Town from November 15 thru April 15. The list of these roads can be found on the Highway page.
SHORT TERM RENTAL REMINDER ANNUAL REGISTRATION with the Codes Office is required for ALL short term rentals. Please view Local Law 1-2017 for details. Click Here for a Registration Form
BORODINO LANDING USE Commercial use of the Borodino Landing | LOURDES DAY CAMP DISCOUNT Once again Lourdes Camp is offering a discount for children in the Town of Spafford to attend day camp. Registration will be available online through Lourdes Camp and begins February 27 at 10 am. If you apply, please notify the Spafford Town Clerk's office so we may assist Lourdes Camp with tracking response to the discount.
WINTER WEATHER = OFFICE HOURS? During the winter months if weather/road conditions are unfavorable for travel we may opt for a "snow day". Please call ahead to confirm the office is open. 315-673-4144
PLANNED WEST VALLEY ROAD CLOSURE Onondaga County DOT’s 2018 schedule for bridge repair/replacement includes one on West Valley Road. Based on conversations with Onondaga County DOT this project is on hold pending repairs to Moon Hill Road.
Effective July 15, 2017--- due to flooding damage, the following road closures are in effect until further notice: Bacon Hill Road (between Precipice Ridge Road and Holzwarth Lane) MOON HILL ROAD HAS ONE LANE OPEN TEMPORARILY - PLEASE USE CAUTION By order of the Spafford Highway Superintendent and the Spafford Town Supervisor.
THE SPAFFORD TOWN COURT HAS NO SET OFFICE HOURS. Please call 315-673-0710 and leave a message. Your call will be returned. Court sessions are the 1st & 3rd Monday of each month beginning at 6 P.M. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Town of Spafford offices
are part-time.
The office is open Tuesday through Thursday as well as Saturday mornings.
Please check below for specific department hours.
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Thursdays & Saturdays 9 a.m. - 12 Noon
Code Enforcement Officer -
Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays
9 -11:30 a.m.
Assessor -
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 a.m. - 12 Noon
Appointments are appreciated
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Not all Town officers have set
office hours. You are welcome
to contact Town officials
to arrange an appointment.
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Town of Spafford's Official newspaper.
AND sign up to receive Town-related
information electronically! Just send your email address to:
A test message will be sent to confirm the address provided. Use of the list will be for official Town business.
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TOWN OF SPAFFORD
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PLANNING BOARD
Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 7 pm
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BID NOTICE – ROAD MATERIALS
The Town of Spafford is seeking bids for the following materials: size #1 stone; size #1A stone; grader patch; crusher run; emulsion/oil (to hold stone the down and together); and bank run (for dirt road patch).
Quotes should be submitted no later than March 14, 2019 and addressed to Spafford Highway Superintendent, 1984 State Route 174, Skaneateles, NY 13152.
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INVITATION TO BID
Cemetery Management and Maintenance
The Town of Spafford is seeking bids for Cemetery Management and Maintenance. Bids may be submitted for: Mowing/Maintenance Services Only; Cemetery Management Services Only; OR Combined Management and Maintenance Services.
Specifications are available at the Spafford Town Clerk’s Office, 1984 State Route 174.
Evidence of Liability Insurance must accompany all submitted bids. Bids must comply with NYS prevailing wage law.
Sealed bids must be submitted by March 14, 2019 to the Spafford Town Clerk, 1984 State Route 174, Skaneateles, NY 13152.
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NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF SPAFFORD TOWN BOARD
RESOLUTION SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a regular meeting held on January 10, 2019 at 7:00 PM, the Town Board of the Town of Spafford duly adopted a resolution, an abstract of which follows, which resolution is subject to a permissive referendum pursuant to Section 90 of the Town Law. The full resolution is available at the Town of Spafford Town Hall located at 1984 Route 174, Skaneateles, New York 13152 for review by all interested parties during regular business hours.
ABSTRACT
The Town Board of the Town of Spafford has approved a resolution authorizing the Town to enter into a long term Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless, as well as any associated utility easements, to allow Verizon Wireless to construct and operate a wireless telecommunications facility and related infrastructure on the property located at 1858 East Lake Road. Said Lease Agreement will provide annual revenue to the Town and is intended to improve the delivery of wireless communication within the Town.
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Tax collection is proceeding well.
There are some issues with the vendor's billing for the Transfer Station service. Supervisor Kozub will contact the vendor to resolve the inconsistencies.
The State is completing paperwork related to the BridgeNY grant funding for Spafford Landing Road repair.
Supt Fordock presented an updated five-year road plan; he anticipates converting the Town's remaining dirt roads to paved surfaces within the next five years.
OCRRA recommends using clear trash bags for household waste. The Town will request residents comply with the OCRRA recommendation.
Local Law 1-2019 (controlling rubbish, grass, weeds and brush) was adopted.
Lourdes Camp has renewed the discounted registration fee for children of Town of Spafford residents attending a day camp program.
The 2019 Cemetery Maintenance and Mowing contract specifications are approved for release. Bids must be submitted by March 14, 2019. A 2-year contract is being offered, with the option of 3 one-year renewals.
A resolution was passed to support the conversion of the Cold War Veterans' Property Tax Exemption to permanent status.
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Mailbox Replacement Policy
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Speaking at Meetings
Regular Board Meeting - The public has the right to attend and listen to the Board deliberations. The public may participate upon the invitation of the Board.
Public Hearing - The public is invited to speak. The Board is not obligated to answer questions or render a decision.
Public Information Meeting - A presentation is given to the public in order for the public to gain information on a specific project or topic. Following the presentation, the public is given the opportunity to ask questions. The presenter may discuss follow up-up action.
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Informational Links regarding Harmful Algae Bloom:
September 4 -- Suspicious HAB on Skaneateles Lake
August 4 - August 10 HAB Skaneateles Lake test results
NYS DEC Skaneateles Lake Action Plan (Sept 2017)
Onondaga County Health Dept. FAQ's