Shown are members of the Syracuse Redevelopment Commission at the start of their meeting Tuesday evening. From left going clockwise are Virginia Cazier, Syracuse Clerk-Treasurer, Jeff Goralczyk, president, Jim Layne, and Dave Wilkinson, town manager. In the back is Mark Aurich, public works superintendent. Not seen but in attendance are Dave Rosenberry and Nate Scherer. Photo by Lauren Zeugner

By Lauren Zeugner
InkFreeNews

SYRACUSE  — Syracuse Town Manager David Wilkinson brought up the matter of lot No. 7 in the Technology Park north of town during the Syracuse Redevelopment Commission’s regular meeting Tuesday, June 20. Lot No. 7 is located on the north east corner of the tech park.

The lot has had four potential buyers, but all have pulled out due to a massive natural gas line running underneath the lot as well as Verizon phone lines. Because of the utilities, a structure cannot be built on the lot.

Wilkinson also noted the lot has a pond behind it and a downward slope as well. He suggested looking into using the lot for a super charging station for electric vehicles. A super charging station charges an electric car in about 15 minutes while other charging stations take considerably longer.

Nate Scherer said suggested the commission do some research into possible grants for the project.
The commission elected new officers since Larry Siegel retired during last month’s meeting. Jeff Goralczyk will serve as president; Dave Rosenberry, vice president; and Cory Mast, secretary.

The commission approved awarding a contract to Middlebury Electric for $21,400 to install 13 street lights in the technology park.