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 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.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE COMMITTEE MEETING will be held on August 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM at Town Hall.
Residents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
CONCERT IN THE PARK Friday, August 16, 2024 with The TS Ensemble. Bring your lawn chair, blanket, and your dancing shoes and enjoy the show!
END OF SUMMER FUN FEST August 17, 2024 from noon-4 p.m. at the Town Complex. Lots of fun for the entire family.
MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK Friday August 23, 2024 Movie begins at dusk, approx. 8:30 pm. Free Water and Popcorn for all while supplies last.
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
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
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)
Cathy Drobny, Esq. (Deputy Town Attorney)
PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of agenda items)
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
1. Town Clerk
Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $9,529.88
2. Senior Express
Total # Rides – 589 Total # Meals – . 1,048
3. Building Permits
Total # Permits - 56 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $21,853.00
Fire Inspections - 41 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $ 4,300.00
4. Town Justice Fodera
Total # Cases 147 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $15,692.31
5. Town Justice Suchocki
Total # Cases 140 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $19,492.00
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS
Highway, Receiver of Taxes, Town Clerk, Water, Senior Express, Recreation Office
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
229. Resolution to approve Town Board Meeting Minutes of July 17, 2024.
Resolution that the Town Board approves the minutes of the Town Board Meeting of July 17, 2024.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Bryan
230. Resolution that the Town Board hires John Serfilippi as part-time Sr. Express Chauffeur.
Resolution that the Town Board hires John Serfilippi as part-time Chauffeur, effective August 12, 2024 at Grade 3 Base Pay $22.47, per completion of all pre-employment testing.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Bryan
231. Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Siena Fence Co., Inc.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby amends resolution number 145-2024 to increase the amount paid for the installation of the fence at the Halfmoon Highway Garage by $950.00 representing the cost to furnish and install gate posts pursuant to the proposal dated July 17, 2024, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
232. Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with SHI.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with SHI to provide Endpoint Security subscription with License and Support pursuant to Sourcewell contract 121923-SHI in the not to exceed amount of $1,152.20 and to authorize the Supervisor to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the Agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Personal Computer Tech Mikol
233. 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 for the storm work on 22 Cindy Lane and Cambridge Drive to Casper Court in the not to exceed amount of $33,322.70 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
234. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a 2025 Chevy 3500 HD.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Parks and Town Property Department to purchase a 2025 Chevy 3500HD work truck with service body pursuant to the mini-bid through the NYS OGS Marketplace Award #23166 in the not to exceed amount of $74,740.30 from Bob Johnson Chevy West 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 Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Maiello
235. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of three pre-owned Toro Z-Master mowers.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of three Toro Z-Master mowers in the not to exceed amount of $9,900.00 from Grassland Equipment an Irrigation Corp. 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 Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Maiello
236. Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to hire Armory Associates.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Armory Associates to provide post-employment retirement actuarial services in accordance with GASB 75 consistent with the proposal submitted by Armory Associates, for a two year period in the not to exceed amount of $6,500.00 and to authorize the Supervisor to sign any documentation necessary to complete the work, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Hatter
237. Resolution to hire Christopher Allard, Highway MEO
Resolution that the Town Board hereby hires Christopher Allard as a Highway Department MEO at Grade 5 Base Pay $26.24/hr., subject to successful completion of pre-employment testing.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
238. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a laptop and warranty.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a laptop and warranty pursuant to NY-Information Technology Umbrella PM20860 from HP Public Sector sales pursuant to quote 7233074 in the not to exceed amount of $407.79 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 Personal Computer Tech Mikol
239. Resolution to hire MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. to provide engineering services associated with the 2024 post closure monitoring and inspection of the landfill located on Lower Newtown road consistent with the proposal submitted by MJ Engineering dated August 2, 2024, in the not to exceed amount of $9,000.00 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 Tollisen
240. Resolution accepting grant funds from Saratoga County.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to accept $10,000.00 pursuant to the 2024 Saratoga County Economic Development Grant, said funds to be utilized towards the Halfmoon Town Lighting Project, and authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign any necessary documentation to effectuate said project and the receipt of said funds, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Maiello
241. Resolution to hire Lindsay Jordon
Resolution to hire Lindsay Jordon as a part time clerk for the Recreation Department of Aging and Youth less than 20 hours a week at Grade 1/Base pay at $20.43 per hour subject to successful completion of pre-employment testing.
Resolution Introduced by Recreation Director Department of Aging and Youth Hayes
242. 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