WORKSHOP - Board Room - 6:15 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
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 3pm-6pm at Abele Park, across from Town Hall. Come visit our local farms, crafters, and vendors that will be on hand every week.
HALFMOON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE PAGE is 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.
HARVEST FESTIVAL September 20th, 21st, and 22nd. Presented by Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc. and the Town of Halfmoon. Three Day Event for all to enjoy!
Friday September 20th Concert and Dinner 6:30pm-9:00pm at the Halfmoon Town Park, 162 Route 236. Come out to hear music by That 80's Band, taking you back in time to re-live the BEST decade of music! Dinner of Half Chicken, Pulled Pork, Corn on the Cob, Coleslaw & Honey Biscuit all for $15.00 per person.
Saturday September 21st Harvest Festival 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Park, 162 Route 236. Family Fun filled day with Vendors, Crafters; Hayrides; Petting Zoo; Kids Zone, Pumpkin Decorating; Face Painting; Raffles, and much more. Food available to purchase.
Sunday September 22nd Breakfast Bonanza 8:00 am to 10:30 am at the Halfmoon Senior Center 287 Lower Newtown Road. Pancakes, Eggs; Home Fries; Bacon; Sausage; Toast & Coffee. $10.00 per person.
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. Co-Liaison to Comprehensive Plan Update Committee
d. Chair of Infrastructure & Safety (Water, Highway, Building & Maintenance)
e. Co-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 (Town Board Member)
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. Co-Chair for Character Counts
f. Liaison to Trails & Open Space Committee
Kelly L. Catricala (Town Clerk)
Dana Cunniff (Receiver of Taxes)
a. Chair of Committee on Resident Relations
Lyn Murphy, Esq. (Town Attorney)
Cathy Drobny, Esq. (Deputy Town Attorney)
PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of agenda items)
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS (Can be viewed at the Town Clerk's Office)
Water
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
258. Resolution to approve Town Board Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2024.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
259. Resolution amending contract for Event Coordinator.
Resolution amending resolution 3(A) which authorized entering into an Agreement with Kate Jeanson to increase the not to exceed amount from $15,000 to $21,500 for coordination and promotion of events and to authorize the Supervisor to execute any documents to necessary amend the Agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor Tollisen
260. Resolution to enter into an Agreement with Snyder Printer.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Snyder Printer to provide printing services for the Fall/Winter edition of the Halfmoon Navigator in the not to exceed cost of $6,705.00, with the understanding that if postage rates increase, the Town would be responsible for paying for the additional postage and hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the Agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor Tollisen
261. Resolution to hire Lynda Sylvain.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Lynda Sylvain as a part time Clerk in the Court Office at Grade 1 Base Pay $20.43/hr, contingent on successful completion of al pre-employment testing. Resolution Introduced by Town Justice Fodera
262. Resolution to hire Ronald Vermilyea.
Resolution that the Town Board appoints Ronald Vermilyea as a Part time Chauffer at Grade 3 Base Pay $22.47/hr effective September 9, 2024, subject to successful pre-employment testing.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
263. Resolution to accept monies from the County for the purchase of a vehicle for the Senior Transportation Program.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Saratoga County to receive reimbursement for the purchase of a vehicle mainly utilized for the transportation of our senior residents to medical appointments and shopping in the amount of $23,750.00, and hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Recreation Director Department of Aging and Youth Hayes
264. Resolution to let bids for a bus.
Resolution, that the Town of Halfmoon is hereby letting bids and will be accepting sealed bids for a bus to enhance the fleet of vehicles currently utilized to transport seniors and/or for other municipal purposes when necessary until 1:00 pm on October 1, 2024, for the above vehicle in accordance with the bid package available at the Town Clerk’s Office in the Town of Halfmoon and on BidNet operated through SourceSuite, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Recreation Director Department of Aging and Youth Hayes
265. Resolution to hire Kristine Coulombe.
Resolution that the Town Board appoints Kristine Coulombe as a full time Deputy Town Clerk at Grade 3 Base Pay $48,400.00 pro rata, effective September 23, 2024, pending successful completion of all pre- employment testing.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
266. Resolution authorizing the Superintendent of Highways to enter into an Agreement with Precision Trenchless, LLC.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Superintendent of Highways to enter into an Agreement with Precision Trenchless, LLC. for CIPP lining and CCTV 15 inch, 214 linear feet on Woodin Road in the not to exceed amount of $35,141.00 utilizing the and Onondaga County Contract #0010984, and to authorize the Highway Superintendent to execute any documentation necessary to effectuate the work detailed in the Agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
267. Resolution to hire Michael Castracani.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby hires Michael Castracani 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
268. Resolution to let bids for a van.
Resolution, that the Town of Halfmoon is hereby letting bids and will be accepting sealed bids for a van to enhance the fleet of vehicles currently utilized to transport seniors and/or for other municipal purposes when necessary until 1:15 pm on October 1, 2024, for the above vehicle in accordance with the bid package available at the Town Clerk’s Office in the Town of Halfmoon and on BidNet operated through SourceSuite, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Recreation Director Department of Aging and Youth Hayes
269. Resolution to extend the Kensington at Halfmoon Phase II Planned Development District.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby approves extending the Kensington at Halfmoon Phase II Planned Development District for an additional one-year period, to commence development by September 21, 2025.
Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning Development Coordinator Harris.
270. Resolution to set Public Hearing
Resolution that the Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing for the September 18, 2024, Town Board meeting, in the A. James Bold Room, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as their agenda allows, to discuss authorizing an amendment to the Code of the Town of Halfmoon and regulations regarding sewer installation and the issuance of building permits for the demolition of historical buildings.
Resolution Introduced by Coordinator of Building, Planning & Development Harris
271. Resolution to hire Sarah Kelly.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Sarah Kelly as a Principal Account Clerk in the Comptroller’s Office at Grade 5 Base Pay $26.24/hr effective September 16, 2024, subject to successful pre-employment testing.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Hatter
PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of non-agenda items)
ADJOURN