WORKSHOP - Board Room - 6:15 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
PRESENTATION:BUTTON ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT
PRESENTATION:HALFMOON CELEBRATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC.
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 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm inside the Town Hall starting in October. 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.
HALFMOON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC HEARING: Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon, NY 12065.
VETERANS MEMORIAL ANNUAL CEREMONY: Saturday October 19th at 10:00 am at the Halfmoon Town Park, 162 Route 236. Veterans and their families are invited to join us for a complimentary lunch following the ceremony. Please contact the Supervisor's Office at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2210 for additional information.
HALFMOON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Building will be open Saturday October 19th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
TRUNK OR TREAT: Saturday October 26th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Park, 162 Route 236. Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for Halloween Family Fun! Trick or Treaters will stay in their cars and drive around the decorated park. Local businesses & community groups will provide the treats. We are asking participants for donations of canned items for our Thanksgiving Food Drive. Items needed are: Instant Potatoes, Stuffing Mix; Dessert Mix; Canned Cranberries; Gravy/Gravy Mix, and Canned Vegetables. For more information, contact Jim Hayes, Director, Halfmoon Recreation Department at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2272 or email at jhayes@townofhalfmoon.org
TOWN BUDGET WORKSHOP: 2025 Budget Workshop, Wednesday November 06, 2024 at 6:00 pm in the A. James Bold Meeting Room.
HALFMOON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Building will be open Saturday, November 16th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
THANKGIVING FOOD DRIVE: The Town of Halfmoon will be accepting food donations for baskets to be delivered to local seniors and families in need. Donations will be collected until Friday, November 22nd at the Halfmoon Town Hall. Items needed are: Instant Potatoes, Stuffing Mix; Dessert Mix; Canned Cranberries; Gravy/Gravy Mix, and Canned Vegetables. If you would like to help or if you need a Holiday Basket, please contact the Supervisor's Office at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2210.
HOLIDAY MEMORIES MEMORIAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY: Sunday, December 1st at 5:00 pm at the Abele Memorial Park, Harris Road. Remembering our departed loved ones for the holiday season. Applications will be available in mid-October. Please contact Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc. at www.halfmooncelebrations.org for additional information.
LETTERS TO SANTA: Begins Monday, December 2nd. Drop off your letter to Santa at the Town Hall in the "Special" Mailbox just for letters to Santa. You can mail your letter to Santa until Monday December 16th, so don't wait too long to tell Santa how good you were this year!
JINGLE BELL BASH: Saturday, December 7th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Town Complex. Fun filled day for the kids with pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Sleigh Rides; Craft Making; Balloon Artist; Face Painting & so much more!
AN EVENING WITH MRS. CLAUS: Friday, December 13th at 6:00 pm at the Town Hall. Limited to 50 children under the age of 10. Reservations begin early December. Please contact Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc. at www.halfmooncelebrations.org for additional information.
MARKETPLACE ON CANDY CANE LANE: Saturday, December 14th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for all of your holiday shopping at the Town Hall! So many vendors will be on hand with exciting gift ideas for you!
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 Trails & Open Space 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
1. Town Justice Suchocki
Total # Cases 160 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $23,434.00
2. Town Justice Fodera
Total # Cases 178 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $37,440.94
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS
Animal Control, Assessor; Buildings and Grounds; Building, Planning & Development; Highway; Recreation
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
313. Resolution to approve Town Board Meeting Minutes of October 02, 2024
Resolution that the Town Board approves the minutes of the Town Board Meeting of October 02, 2024.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
314. Resolution that the Town Board approves Comptroller's Report for September 2024.
Resolution that the Town Board approves the Comptroller's Report for the Month of September 2024, as presented.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Hatter.
315. Resolution to schedule a Public Hearing
Resolution that the Town Board schedule a Public Hearing for the 2025 Preliminary Budget for November 6, 2024, at 7:00 pm or as soon as the agenda allows in the A. James Bold Meeting Room.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Hatter
316. Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Reverus.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Reverus to utilize their technical computer services pursuant to the quote dated October 8, 2024, and hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute said agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Personal Computer Tech Mikol
317. Resolution to enter into an agreement with Bellamy Construction.
Resolution that the Town Board of the Town of Halfmoon hereby agrees to enter into an agreement with Bellamy Construction for the replacement of a water main on NYS Route 9 and 236 in the not to exceed amount of $374,210.40 and authorizes the Supervisor to execute any and all necessary documents to proceed with this project, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution introduced by Superintendent of Water and Buildings Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
318. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes a purchase from Tracey Road Equipment, Inc.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a 2025 Western Star 47X 4x2 with Tenco Equipment in the not to exceed amount of $284,955.00 from Tracey Road Equipment, Inc. pursuant to Onondaga Co. Bid Nos. 0010914 and 8996 and the proposal dated October 10, 2024, and to authorize the Town Supervisor to execute any documentation necessary to effectuate the purchase, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
319. Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Audio-Video Corporation.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Audio-Video Corporation to upgrade the Audio/Visual system at the Senior Center pursuant to the quote 25462 dated October 10, 2024, in the not to exceed amount of $19,762.53 utilizing the Interlocal Purchasing System and hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute said agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Maiello
320. Resolution to enter into an agreement with Matthews Bus Alliance Inc. dba Matthews Buses Commercial.
Resolution that the Town Board of the Town of Halfmoon hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to award the bid and enter into an agreement with Matthews Bus Alliance, Inc. dba Matthews Buses Commercial for the purchase of a Senior Transport Bus in the not to exceed amount of $119,668.00 and authorizes the Supervisor to execute any and all necessary documents to effectuate the bid, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution introduced by Recreation Director Department of Aging and Youth Hayes
321. Resolution to enter into an agreement with New Country Toyota of Clifton Park.
Resolution that the Town Board of the Town of Halfmoon hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to award the bid and enter into an agreement with New Country Toyota of Clifton Park for the purchase of a Senior Transport Van in the not to exceed amount of $37,350.25 and authorizes the Supervisor to execute any and all necessary documents to effectuate the bid, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution introduced by Recreation Director Department of Aging and Youth Hayes
322. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Comptroller to make the attached Creation of Appropriations.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Hatter
PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of non-agenda items)
ADJOURN