WORKSHOP - Board Room - 6:15 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
PRESENTATION: MJ ENGINEERING ON THE ERIE CANAL TOWPATH PROJECT FOR THE ON/OFF ROAD TRAIL PROJECT
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 518-371-7410 ext. 2200 or visit our website www.townofhalfmoon-ny.gov.
FARMER’S MARKET: Every Wednesday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm outside 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 www.planhalfmoon.com. Visit the website to find out more about the Halfmoon Comprehensive Plan Update.
ERIE CANAL HISTORY WALK: Saturday, September 6, 2025, meet at 10 am at the Halfmoon Senior Center to take the shuttle and join the Town of Halfmoon Trails and Open Space Committee, as they take a walk along the Mohawk River and the old Erie Canal. Golf carts will be available.
HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY: The Town of Clifton Park will host a household hazardous waste day on Saturday, September 6, 2025. You MUST register for this event, and registration closes on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Online registration at www.cliftonpark.org or call 518-371-6054 for further information.
HALFMOON BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Will hold a breakfast Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 8:00 am in the Halfmoon Senior Pavilion. This gathering provides an opportunity for local businesses to connect, share ideas, and foster growth. All Halfmoon businesses are invited to attend. RSVP by contacting Terri Russell in the Supervisors Office at trussell@townofhalfmoon.org or by calling 518-371-7410 Ext. 2210.
PATRIOT DAY CEREMONY: Thursday, September 11, 2025 6 pm at the Abele Memorial Park. Military and Emergency Services Members will be participating. For further information, please visit www.townofhalfmon-ny.gov.
THE CLIFTON PARK-HALFMOON PUBLIC LIBRARY: Budget Vote and Trustee Election is scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2025 from 7:00am to 9:00 pm. Registered voters who live in the library district are eligible to vote. For more information, visit cphlibrary.org.
TOWN OF HALFMOON'S FIRST RESPONDERS PICNIC:As part of our ongoing appreciation for those who serve and protect our community, the Town of Halfmoon is proud to host a First Responders Picnic, Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Halfmoon Senior Pavilion. We look forward to celebrating the men and women who are committed to bravery and public safety in Halfmoon with an afternoon of food, fellowship, and a heartfelt Thank you for all that they do!
PAPER SHREDDING DAY: Saturday September 13, 2025 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at the Town of Halfmoon Highway Garage, located at 322 Route 146, Halfmoon, NY 12065. This is a FREE service to Town Residents, but you are encouraged to bring canned items for donation to a local food pantry with a maximum of 3 bags/boxes to be shredded. Registration not required.
FALL CLEAN-UP: Tuesday, September 16th from 8 am to noon, Friday, September 19th from Noon to 5 pm, and Saturday, September 20th from 8 am to 3 pm, Tuesday, September 23rd from 8 am to noon, Friday, September 26th from Noon to 5 pm, and Saturday, September 27th from from 8 am to 3 pm at the Town of Halfmoon Transfer Station, located at 322 Route 146, Halfmoon, NY 12065.
HARVEST FESTIVAL: Presented by Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc. and the Town of Halfmoon. Join us for this two day, fun-filled event, Friday September 19, 2025. Festivities begin with our popular and delicious Chicken Parmesan Dinner from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Park Clubhouse. To purchase tickets in advance for the Chicken Parmesan Dinner, please stop by the Halfmoon Town Clerk's Office or the Halfmoon Recreation Office at the Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon NY 12065. Enjoy live music by "Stirred Up". Delicious treats from the concession stand will be available for purchase (Cash Only) and the proceeds benefit the Character Counts Program, and the Halfmoon Celebrations Association. There will be many vendors open for your shopping enjoyment from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Saturday September 20, 2025 join us for part two of the Town of Halfmoon Harvest Festival, starting at noon through 7:30pm. There will be vendors, Crafters, Bounce Houses, Rock Climbing Wall, Juke Box Rebellion Band, (starting at 4 pm) and Fireworks at dusk! The 2025 Town of Halfmoon Harvest Festival promises to be a memorable one!
CARE LINKS, A PROGRAM OF CAPTAIN COMMUNITY HUMAN SERVICES: is hosting an Interactive Senior Resource Fair, Tuesday, September 23rd at the Clifton Park Center (Food Court), 22 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065 from 11 am to 2 pm. Local businesses and organizations will be present to share resources they offer, as well as members of Care Links to answer questions about serving the needs of the senior citizens in Southern Saratoga County. This is a free event. For more information please contact Terra Maddalone-Ristau at 518-399-3262 or at Terra@CaptainCares.org.
TOWN OF HALFMOON HISTORICAL BUILDING: Historian Lynda Bryan, invites all to visit and view the current display at the Town Hall, which features the Commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal.
On September 24, 2025, the replica of the Erie Canal Boat the Seneca Chief, will embark on its Bicentennial voyage, commemorating the historic journey from Buffalo to New York Harbor.
On October 15, 2025, the Seneca Chief will be stopping in the Town of Halfmoon at the Crescent Park on the banks of the Mohawk. More information will be coming on this exciting event!
The Historical Building is also open by appointment. Please contact Lynda Bryan, Historian at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2331 or lbryan@townofhalfmoon.org. Volunteers are needed for upcoming events: 200th Anniversary of the Erie Canal and 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War.
TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE MEETING: Monday, October 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM.. The Trails and Open Space Committee is a volunteer working group appointed by the Town Board. Its purpose is to allow for continuing citizen input and advisory commentary for future trail and open space plans or projects for the Town of Halfmoon. Please Visit the Town website at town of halfmoon-ny.gov for further information.
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
1. Building Permits
Total # Permits- 91 Total Fees to the Supervisor- $71,951.00
Fire Inspections- 58 Total Fees to the Supervisor- $ 5,600.00
2. Town Justice Fodera
Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $22,642.00
3. Town Justice Suchocki
Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $24,599.00
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS
Assessor, Building, Planning & Development, IT Department, Recreation
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
223. Resolution to approve Town Board Meeting Minutes of August 06, 2025.
Resolution that the Town Board approves the Town Board Meeting Minutes of August 06, 2025.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
224. Resolution that the Town Board accepts the Town Clerk’s Certificate of No Filing for authorized expenditure of Water Capital Reserve Monies for the replacement of the water main located on Devitt Road to Sunset Boulevard in the Town of Halfmoon.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
225. Resolution that the Town Board approves Comptroller's Report for July, 2025.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan
226. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Paula Wait as Deputy Comptroller.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Paula Wait as Deputy Comptroller, Grade 11, Base $86,671.00, effective August 25, 2025.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan
227. Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Town & County Bridge and Rail.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Town & County Bridge and Rail to update the rails on Pruyn Ave. through Prospect Street in accordance with the proposal dated July 29, 2025, in the not to exceed amount of $10,312.48, utilizing the Saratoga County Contract 24-PWGR-25R, and hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute said agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
228. 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 Lighthouse, Crows Nest, and Flintlock Lane project in the not to exceed amount of $38,278.50 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
229. Resolution authorizing the Superintendent of Highways to enter into a Rental Agreement with Stephenson Equipment, Inc.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Superintendent of Highways to enter into a Rental Agreement with Stephenson Equipment, Inc. for the rental of an Asphalt Paver in the not to exceed amount of $4,600.00 pursuant to NYS OGS Contract #PS69119,
and to authorize the Highway Superintendent to execute any documentation necessary to effectuate the Rental Agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
230. Resolution that the Town Board hereby amends resolution 356-2024.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby amends resolution 356-2024 accepting $50,000.00 from the State through the State and Municipalities (SAM) grant to utilize the funds for adaptive playground equipment replacing the request for funds for an Outdoor Game Pavilion and authorizes the Supervisor to sign any necessary documentation to proceed with the project, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Town Supervisor Tollisen
231. Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to sign Change Order #3
Resolution that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign Change Order #3 to adjust the substantial completion date from June 3, 2025, to July 31, 2025 and the final payment date from July 7, 2025, to August 15, 2025, and to decrease the cost of the project from $1,591,270.00 to $1,498,712.78 representing a $92,557.22 reduction in overall costs, as prepared and recommended by the engineers for this Project subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Water and Buildings Maintenance Supervisor
232. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Beth Offenbacker to the Trails and Open Space Committee.
Resolution Introduced by Deputy Supervisor Hotaling
233. Resolution to hire Joseph Manfred.
Resolution that the Town Board appoints Joseph Manfred as a Provisional Code Enforcement Officer at Grade 6 Base Pay $29.17/hr,
effective August 25, 2025, pending successful completion of all pre- employment testing.
Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning Development Coordinator Harris.
234. Resolution authorizing the Superintendent of Highways to enter into a Rental Agreement with Stephenson Equipment, Inc.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Superintendent of Highways to enter into a Rental Agreement with Stephenson Equipment, Inc. for the rental of an Asphalt Paver in the not to exceed amount of $9,200.00 pursuant to NYS OGS Contract #PS69119,
and to authorize the Highway Superintendent to execute any documentation necessary to effectuate the Rental Agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
235. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Comptroller to make the attached Creation of Appropriations.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan
PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of non-agenda items)
ADJOURN