WORKSHOP - Board Room - 6:15 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
PRESENTATION OF THE DONOVAN AYOTTE FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR AWARD
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The “BUY A BRICK” program for the Halfmoon Veterans Walk of Honor at the Halfmoon Veterans Memorial in the Town Park is now accepting orders. Create a lasting tribute for your veteran. For more information please call 371-7410 ext. 2200 or visit our website www.townofhalfmoon-ny.gov.
FARMER’S MARKET: Every Wednesday from 2-5 in the Town Hall Foyer. Come visit our local farms, crafters, and vendors that will be on hand every week.
Halfmoon Comprehensive Plan Update page is now live at https://www.planhalfmoon.com/ . Visit the website to find out more about the Halfmoon Comprehensive Plan Update, learn about upcoming meetings, review draft documents, get added to email announcements and to share your own comments about the future of Halfmoon.
SPRING CLEANUP DATES – at the Halfmoon Transfer Station
Residents Only, No Contractors or Businesses. 2024 Permit Sticker Required
Dates: April 9, 12, 13, 16, 19 and 20.
Hours of operation: Tues. 8-12 Friday 12-5 Sat. 8-3
Fees: $5 per Carload $10 per Truck/Van $10 per Trailer/U-Haul
CHICKEN BBQ DINNER-Saturday, April 13th from 4-6pm at the Sons of the American Legion Squadron #1450, 275 Grooms Road. Eat in or Take Out for $15.00. Please see the Bartender in the Lounge for Tickets.
CANAL CLEAN SWEEP – Saturday, April 20th from 10am – 11am. Meet at the bottom of Terminal Road. Help keep the Erie Canal area clean & beautiful!
HALFMOON HISTORICAL SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE – Saturday, April 20th from 10am to 1:00pm. Come see the new display “NAVIGATING THE MOHAWK” with an emphasis on donated newspaper articles from 1955-1960 on the building of the Crescent Bridge. Stop by and see us!
SPRING FLING SHOPPING BAZAAR – Saturday, May 4th from 10am to 4pm at Town Hall. Soooo many vendors to choose from for all your shopping pleasures!
CONCERT IN THE PARK – Friday, June 14th from 6:30 – 9:00pm at the Stage in the Town Park. Joe Adee & the Lug Nuts will be playing under the stars!
TOWN MEETINGS:
*If a Monday meeting falls on a holiday, the meeting will be held the next day (Tuesday).
• Town Board: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM
Pre-meeting at 6:15 PM
• Zoning Board of Appeals: 1st Monday* of the month at 7:00 PM
Pre-meeting at 6:45 PM
• Planning Board: 2nd and 4th Monday* of the month at 7:00 PM
Pre-meeting at 6:15 PM
• Trails & Open Space Committee: 3rd Monday* of the 3rd month at 7:00 PM, unless
otherwise announced.
REPORTS OF BOARD MEMBERS AND TOWN ATTORNEY
Kevin J. Tollisen (Town Supervisor)
Paul Hotaling (Deputy Town Supervisor)
a. Chair of Personnel Committee
b. Ethics Committee
c. Liaison to Comprehensive Plan Update Committee
d. Chair of Infrastructure & Safety (Water, Highway, Building & Maintenance)
e. Chair for Character Counts
John Wasielewski (Town Board Member)
a. Liaison to Planning Board
b. Chair of Committee of Emergency Services & Public Safety
c. Liaison to Animal Control and related services
Jeremy Connors (Town Board Member)
a. Liaison to Zoning Board
b. Chair of Business and Economic Development Committee
c. Chair for Not-for-Profit Organizations
d. Liaison to Comprehensive Plan Update Committee
Eric Catricala
a. Co-Liaison to Planning Board
b. Co-Chair of Business and Economic Development Committee
c. Chair for Parks and Athletics Organizations
d. Chair for Recreation
e. Liaison to Trails & Open Space Committee
Lynda Bryan (Town Clerk)
a. Chair of Senior Programs
b. Chair of Committee on Historical Archives
Dana Cunniff (Receiver of Taxes)
a. Chair of Committee on Resident Relations
Lyn Murphy, Esq. (Town Attorney) Attorney for the Comprehensive Plan Update Committee
Cathy Drobny, Esq. (Town Attorney)
PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of agenda items)
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Senior Express Total # Meals – 833 Total # Rides – 576
2. Town Clerk Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $5,662.26
3. Building Permits
Total # Permits – 80 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $26,163.50
4. Fire Inspections
Total # Inspections – 41 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $4,550.00
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS-(Can be viewed at the Town Clerk's Office) Water Department, Senior Express, Highway Department, Town Clerk, Building, Planning and Development
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
112. Resolution that the Town Board approve the minutes of the regular Town Board Meeting of March 20, 2024, as presented.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Bryan
113. Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Ti Sales for water meters pursuant to quote QTE0068698 dated 3/19/2024, and related services as needed, Ti Sales is the sole sources for the meters utilized by the Town, and hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute said agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
114. Resolution that the Town Board recognizes that James Hayes, IV has successfully completed his Civil Service exam and is hereby appointed as full-time Recreation Director for the Town of Halfmoon Department of Aging and Youth, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor Tollisen
115. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Jennifer Harrell as a full time Recreation Leader at Grade 2 Step 2 $23.39/hr. effective April 6, 2024, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor Tollisen
116. Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. to provide engineering services associated with the design of a combination of off-road and on-road trail segments along Towpath Road/Old Canal Road submitted by MJ Engineering dated March 26, 2024, in the not to exceed amount of $101,700.00 and to authorize the Supervisor to sign the agreement and any documentation necessary to complete the work, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Maiello
117. Resolution that the Town Board approves the Comptroller's Report for the month of December 2023.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Hatter
118. Resolution that the Town Board approves the Comptroller's Report for the month of January 2024.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Hatter
119. Resolution that the Town Board approves the Comptroller's Report for the Month of February 2024, as presented.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Hatter
120. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to solicit bids to replace the existing water main on Church Hill Road and construct a water main extension on NYS Route 9, to be received in the Town Clerk's Office by 1:00 pm on May 2, 2024. The sealed bids received shall be publicly opened and read aloud on or about 1:00 pm on May 2, 2024 at the Halfmoon Town Hall located at 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon, NY 12065. Subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
121. Resolution that the Town Board approves the creation of additional appropriations in the General Fund Account in the sum of $1,500,000.00 for the purposes of creating the General Fund Traffic Improvement Capital Reserve to fund future capital projects to construct, reconstruct, or acquire capital physical betterments or improvements, or preliminary studies and surveys necessary. The Expenditures from this fund to be incurred only upon Resolution of the Town Board after Public Hearing will be subject to Permissive Referendum. Subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
122. Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. to provide engineering services associated with GIS mapping services associated with creating an updated Town Trails Map in accordance with the proposal submitted by MJ Engineering dated March 27, 2024, in the not to exceed amount of $2,000.00 and to authorize the Supervisor to sign the agreement and any documentation necessary to complete the work, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced By Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Maiello
123. Resolution that the Town Board hereby hires Anthony Leto as a full time Parks Laborer at Grade 1, Base Pay $21.91/hr, subject to successful completion of all pre- employment testing.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Maiello
124. Resolution that the Town Board of the Town of Halfmoon hereby recognizes Marilou Pries and congratulates her in receiving the Care Links Golden Inspiration Award for 2024.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor Tollisen
125. Resolution that the Town Board hereby hires Brendon Senac as a Highway Department MEO at Grade 5 Base Pay $26.24/hr. effective April 8, 2024, subject to successful completion of pre-employment testing.
Resolution Introduced by Highway Superintendent Bryans
126. Resolution that the Town Board appoints Lisa Szozda as a full time Deputy Town Clerk at Grade 3 Base Pay $48,400.00, prorated, effective April 8, 2024, pending successful completion of all pre- employment testing.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Bryan
127. Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes Recreation fees for the full day summer program in the amount of $450.00 for the first child and $400.00 for each additional child due to the increasing costs to run the program, said fees shall include three trips offered through the recreation program, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced By Recreation Director Department of Aging and Youth, Hayes
PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of non-agenda items)
ADJOURN