Town Councilor· 2026-01-01–2028-12-31 (elected GE25; Town Law § 24: term begins January 1 after the election and ends December 31, 2028; Onondaga County BOE 2026 Elected Officials list (onondaga.gov/elections/wp-content/uploads/sites/191/2026/04/2026-Elected-Officials.pdf) lists William J. Nicholson the same term dates; seated at the January 2, 2026 organizational meeting; current-term start, first-office day not sourced)
William Nicholson
Town of Manlius
No biography on file yet.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 5
- Total speaking time
- 13:47
- Avg per meeting
- 2:45
- Segments
- 152
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Top issues during term (20)
2027 Fire Protection District Contracts
The Fayetteville contract alone is $2.4 million, funded through district property taxes.
Zoning Code Overhaul Underway
Funded by a New York State grant; no direct local cost was discussed.
Unpermitted cannabis greenhouse odor complaints
2027 Town Budget
The B-Fund shortfall will require budget adjustments during the year.
Stop Sign Installations at Two Intersections
Minimal — just the cost of signs and posts.
Residential setback variances for accessory structures and pools
The applicant said building his own storage beats a five-year, $150,000 lease he was quoted elsewhere.
Cannabis farm odors in Kirkville
Accessory structure height regulations
Property Tax Cap Override for Fiscal Year 2027
Town property taxes will rise roughly 5% over last year's levy once the final budget is adopted.
Missing middle housing — county On Home LDC
$25 million in county funding for housing loans countywide.
Hoag Lane Drainage District
Only lot owners in the subdivision would pay the annual district fee — earlier drafts reportedly showed $7,500 per parcel, later revised to roughly $400 per unit.
Trash and brush collection bid extension
Contract costs will be set by the August bids and reflected in the 2027 budget.
Woodland Hills stormwater violations and stop work order
The town has spent significant highway department hours cleaning mud from drains, and plans to bill the developer through a new drainage district.
Town Facility and Public Engagement Project
Unknown — the facilities project's scope and cost remain under study.
Maxwell facility study and police department review
$6,750 from funds already budgeted for the facilities study group.
Hoag Lane Drainage Violations
The town has spent significant highway and staff time on cleanup and oversight, which it hopes to charge back to the developer.
Planning board submittal deadlines and agenda process
Could save developers time and money by reducing repeat appearances before the board.
Ironhorn building facade and comprehensive plan adherence
Adding brick or synthetic cladding could significantly raise the applicant's renovation costs, which the architect said the client won't accept.
Town health insurance switch to Tompkins County consortium
Monthly premiums actually dip slightly — singles drop about $14 and families about $25 from 2026 rates — easing cost pressure on the town and its employees.
Road paving and salt costs
Salt and fuel increases added roughly $19,250 to the highway budget, and paving could range from about $430,000 to $790,000.
Decisions during term (414)
Recorded while Nicholson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Local Law 2026-6 – Stop signs, Coventry Road South at Tilton Road
Local Law 2026-7 – Stop signs, Strawmount Trail at Quarter Horse Run
Local Law 2026-8 – Override of the 2027 property tax cap
Fayetteville, Minoa, and Manlius fire contracts
Kirkville Fire District 2027 budget
Tree Commission planting plan and letter of understanding
Videographer RFP award – Lufanoff, $6,750
Approval of minutes and Abstract No. 20
Approval of Minutes
Approval of Abstract
Approval of September 28, 2026 Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Approval of August 10, 2026 Planning Board Meeting Minutes
SEQR Lead Agency Designation — Kale Subdivision
SEQR Negative Declaration — Kale Subdivision
Approval of Kale Two-Lot Subdivision
Approval of September 17, 2026 meeting minutes
John Hart rear yard setback variance — 7901 Kirkville Rd
Peter Haswell rear yard setback variance — 8036 Merrimac Dr
Robert Bryant rear and side yard setback variances — 4878 Penny Lane
Fayetteville Fire Protection District contract
Voting record (86)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Videographer RFP award – Lufanoff, $6,750
Not satisfied he can control the narrative and uncomfortable spending public dollars on what could become PR for a project outcome.
to go into executive session to discuss pending and threatened litigation and invite Director of Planning and Development Thomas Poitras
to exit Executive Session
to approve and authorize the supervisor to sign the Municipal Cooperative Agreement with Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium effective January 1, 2027, subject to final legal
to approve the resolution approving membership with Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium effective January 1, 2027, subject to final legal review.
to authorize the Deputy Town Supervisor to engage negotiating for the purchase of property within the Town of Manlius with the understanding that any final purchase agreement will come back to the Boa
to enter executive session to discuss the proposed acquisition or lease of real property when publicly would substantially affect the value thereof.
to exit executive session.
Resolution to Approve MCA
2027 Municipal Cooperation Agreement
to close the public hearing.
to approve the quote from CNY Lock for the installation of Lever Handles and Key Pad Locks for office doors at Town Hall in the amount of $19,362.00.
to enter executive session pursuant to Public Officers Law §105(1)(h) to discuss the proposed lease of reality property where public discussion may substantially affect the value thereof and to invite
to waive the reading of the public notice.
Budget Adjustments and Transfers
Had not had a chance to review the items.