Town Board Meeting Wednesday, May 21, 2025 07:00 PM A. James Bold Meeting Room

WORKSHOP - Board Room - 6:15 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

PROCLAMATION: LANCE'S HAULING

PRESENTATION:HALFMOON HERO

PUBLIC HEARING: AMENDING TOWN CODE of the TOWN OF HALFMOON and REGULATIONS REGARDING WETLANDS BASED UPON CHANGES to NYS LAW.

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 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm inside the 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.

TOWN OF HALFMOON HISTORICAL BUILDING: Historian Lynda Bryan, has announced that the Halfmoon Historical Building will be open  Wednesday, May 21st & Saturday, May 24th; Saturday, June 7th & Wednesday, June 11th 2025 10 am -1:00pm  and invites all to visit to view the current displays. The Historical Building is also open by appointment. Please contact Lynda Bryan, Historian at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2331 or lbryan@townofhalfmoon.gov  Volunteers Needed for upcoming events: 200th Anniversary of the Erie Canal and 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War.

CONCERT IN THE PARK: Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc. presents Concert in the Park, Featuring the band Country Steel. Friday, July 11th, 2025 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Park, 162 Route 236, Halfmoon, NY 12065. This is a free event, however, donations are greatly appreciated. There will be a 50/50 raffle. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, snacks (Alcohol Is prohibited on Town Property), and your dancing shoes! Visit www.halmooncelebrations.org for more information.

MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK:  Halfmoon Celebrations Association Inc. presents Movie Night in the Park, Friday, July 25th, 2025 8:15 pm at the Halfmoon Town Park, 162 Route 236, Halfmoon, NY 12065.  This is a free event, however, donations are greatly appreciated.  Bring a lawn chair, blanket, snacks (Alcohol is prohibited on Town Property). Visit www.halfmooncelebrations.org for more 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.  Town Justice Fodera
           Total # Cases 213  Total Fees submitted to the Supervisor $25,449.00

     2.  Building Permits
         Total # Permits 89 Total Fees submitted to the Supervisor $32,634.00
          Fire Inspections 53 Total Fees submitted to the Supervisor $5,650.00

DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS

CORRESPONDENCE

• 1.Received from the Town of Halfmoon Planning Board, their resolutions passed at the April 28, 2025 meeting.

• 2.Received from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of Energy Projects, their 2024 Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Report regarding a letter to Brookfield Power Inc. accepting the 2024 DSSMR filed by letter dated March 28, 2025, for the School Street Project under P-2539.

• 3.Received from Aurora Wood (dba) The Highest Peak, LLC, their intent to have or file an application for licensure with the Office of Cannabis Management to open a retail dispensary at 1508 US-9 Halfmoon, NY 12065.

• 4.Received from the NYS Department of Taxation & Finance, their notification of Certificate of the Final State Equalization Rate for the 2025 Assessment Roll.

• 5.Received from NYS DOT their response letter to the Town of Halfmoon's request for a Speed Study on Cold Springs Drive and Werner Road, indicating that a reduction of speed is recommended, and that the Town of Halfmoon may arrange to install the appropriate speed limit signs per the 2023 MUTCD and NYS Supplement.

• 6.Received from the Clifton Park Village Cemetery Association Secretary Nancy Jarose, a letter of appreciation and expressing a "Job Well Done" to the Halfmoon Highway Department Crew for their time and work to open a ditch so that underground wiring could be run and another so that they could reconnect to their water system.

• 7.Received from CAPTAIN Community Services, a letter of appreciation to the Town of Halfmoon for the 30 boxes of dry and canned food donated, which will replenish their food pantry with much needed  food items.

• 8.Received from NYSDOT, their response to the Town of Halfmoon's request for installing a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at the marked crosswalk on Route 236 and Betts Lane in the Town of Halfmoon.Based on the data they collected and the Department's guidance on RRFB'S, they have determined that this device is not warranted.

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

• 160.      Resolution that the Town Board approves the Town Board Meeting Minutes of May 07, 2025. 
  Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala

• 161.      Resolution that the Town Board approves Comptroller's Report for April, 2025.
  Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan

• 162.      Resolution to hire Logan Fletcher as a Water Department Laborer.

  Resolution that the Town Board hereby hires Logan Fletcher as a Water Department Laborer at Grade 2 Base Pay $23.38/hr. effective May 27, 2025, subject to successful completion of pre-employment testing.
  Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi

• 163.     Resolution to hire ABS Solutions, LLC.

  Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with ABS Solutions, LLC. in the not to exceed amount of $3,161.00 for Cisco 48 and 24 Port 10GB switch for the Highway Department as detailed in the proposal dated May 14, 2025,  and 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

• RESO-163-2025_ABS Solutions.pdf (0.06 MB)

• 164.     Resolution to hire Benjamin Weeks.

  Resolution that the Town Board appoints Benjamin Weeks as a part time, seasonal, Highway Laborer, at Grade 2 Base pay $21.96 per hour effective May 27, 2025, subject to pre-employment drug testing.
  Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans

• 165.     Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Julie Shipp as permanent Principal Account Clerk. 

  Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Julie Shipp as a permanent Principal Account Clerk effective May 7, 2025, to be paid at her current salary.
  Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan

• 166.    Resolution to pay Snyder Printer for the Summer edition of the 2025 Navigator.

  Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Snyder Printer to provide printing services for the 2025 Summer edition of the Halfmoon Navigator in the not to exceed amount of $6,981.00, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.Resolution Introduced by Supervisor Tollisen

• RESO-166-2025_Snyder Printing Quote.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 167.     Resolution to approve MHP License Renewals for 2025-2026. 

  Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the renewal of the Mobile Home Park License for the 2025-2026 licensing year, per the inspection and approval of the Sr. Code Enforcement Officer, Hebert as follows: Arrowhead MHP, Crescent City MHP; Crescent Gardens MHP; D&R Village; Gregoire MHP; Halfmoon Heights MHP; Hanson’s Halfmoon MHC;  Martindale Court; Midway Village; Springbrook Community; Smith Road; Vosburgh Mobile Home Park; West Crescent Mobile Home Park.
  Resolution Introduced by Coordinator of Building, Planning & Development Harris

• 168.     Resolution to hire Evolution Construction Services.  

  Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Evolution Construction Services to repair a washed out culvert at Christine Court consistent with the proposal labeled Town of Halfmoon – Christine Court, in the not to exceed amount of $26,680.00 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 Superintendent of Highways Bryans

• RESO 168-2025_EVOLUTION CONSTRUCTION SERVICES_CHRISTINE COURT.pdf (0.08 MB)

• 169.     Resolution to create a Community Garden.

  Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to create a Community Garden utilizing Recreation Fees located in the Special Revenue Fund, consistent with the estimate dated May 1, 2025, in the not to exceed amount of $23,180.00 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 Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Maiello

• COMMUNITY GARDEN PROPOSAL.pdf (0.10 MB)

• 170.     Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Comptroller to make the attached Creation of Appropriations.
  Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan   

• 5-21-2025 TBM_Creations.pdf (0.30 MB)

PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of non-agenda items)

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