WORKSHOP - Board Room - 6:15 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
PUBLIC HEARING 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.
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.
FALL CLEAN UP DATES: September 17, 20, 21, 24, 27 and 28. Cleanup is limited to Town Residents only. Tuesday 8 am - Noon Friday Noon - 5 pm Saturday 8 am -3 pm The fees are as follows: $ per carload, $10 per truck or vanload, $10 per trailer load ,U-Haul type vehicles will be charged accordingly.
HALFMOON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE COMMITTEE-PUBLIC HEARING THURSDAY, 9/19/2024. PLEASE VISIT : Comprehensive Plan Update Website Comprehensive Plan Update Public Review Draft
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.
PAPER SHREDDING DAY: Saturday, October 5th from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at the Halfmoon Highway Department located at 322 Route 146. Town Residents are encouraged to bring up to a maximum of 3 bags/boxes of sensitive documents. There is no cost for shredding although; residents are asked to bring one canned item for donation to a local pantry for each box or bag of documents they bring to be shredded.
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 Clerk
Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $7,745.67
2. Senior Express
Total # Rides – 507 Total # Meals – 1,049
3. Building Permits
Total # Permits - 76 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $22,414.00
Fire Inspections - 21 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $ 1,800.00
4. Town Justice Fodera
Total # Cases 167 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $18,833.00
5. Town Justice Suchocki
Total # Cases 149 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $21,391.00
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS (Can be viewed at Town Clerk's Office)
Highway, Building, Planning & Development, Recreation, Assessor, Buildings & Grounds, Receiver of Taxes
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
273. Resolution to approve Town Board Meeting Minutes of September 4, 2024.
Resolution that the Town Board approves the minutes of the Town Board Meeting of September 4, 2024.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
274. Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to apply for a grant.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to apply for and to execute any documents associated with the Hudson River Valley Greenway Trails Conservancy in the amount of $110,000.00 for the Crescent Road Bike and Pedestrian Path Extension Feasibility Study, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Town Supervisor Kevin Tollisen
275. 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 architectural and engineering services related to the Town Parks Garage Addition feasibility study consistent with the proposal submitted by MJ Engineering dated July 26, 2024, in the not to exceed amount of $12,500.00 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 of Buildings and Grounds Maiello
276. 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 modifications to the existing sanitary sewer systems at the Town Hall Complex consistent with the proposal submitted by MJ Engineering dated August 28, 2024, in the not to exceed amount of $78,800.00 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 of Buildings & Grounds Maiello
277. Resolution to place equipment on Auctions International.
Resolution that the Superintendent of Highways has determined that 12 road sign brackets, 4 truck spinners and deflector plates, and a tail gate from a rugby dump body, owned by the Town of Halfmoon, are equipment that should be sold or otherwise disposed of on Auctions International as separate items as they are no longer of use to the Town, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
278. Resolution scheduling a Public Hearing for October 2, 2024
Resolution that the Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing for the October 2, 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 permitting recreational uses in C-1 Commercial, LI-C Light Industrial, M-1 Industrial, and W-1 Waterfront mixed use District.
Resolution Introduced by the Coordinator of Building, Planning and Development Harris
279. 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 architectural and engineering services related to the Town Municipal Parking Garage feasibility study consistent with the proposal submitted by MJ Engineering dated July 26, 2024, in the not to exceed amount of $15,00.00 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 of Buildings and Grounds Maiello
280. Resolution hiring Midstate Heating and Cooling.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to hire Midstate Heating and Cooling to replace two Geostar water heat pumps in the Town Hall in the not to exceed amount of $48,960.00 utilizing their unique knowledge, technical skills, training and expertise regarding our existing systems and to authorize the Supervisor to execute 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.
281. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Carol Cooper as Human Resources Coordinator.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Carol Cooper as Human Resources Coordinator effective September 21, 2024, at Grade 7, Step 3/ Base $65,664, prorated.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Hatter
282. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Paula Wait as a Bookkeeper effective September 21, 2024, at Grade 9/Base $71,343, prorated.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Hatter
283. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Paul Buckley as Senior Code Enforcement Officer.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Paul Buckley as Senior Code Enforcement Officer effective September 21, 2024, at Grade 7/Step 1 $30.24/hr.
Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning Development Coordinator Harris
284. Resolution to hire Mark Charbonneau.
Resolution that the Town Board appoints Mark Charbonneau as a Code Enforcement Officer at Grade 6 Base Pay $28.21/hr, effective September 21, 2024, pending successful completion of all pre- employment testing.
Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning Development Coordinator Harris.
285. Resolution to purchase a new 2024 Production Model Cab and Chassis.
Resolution awarding the bid for a purchase of a 2024 Production Model Cab and Chassis to Gabrielli Truck Sales of Albany in the not to exceed amount of $158,273.89 and authorizing the 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
286. Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Brady Cooper to fund his training to enable him to obtain his Commercial Driver’s License.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Brady Cooper to pay for the education and training necessary to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License on the condition that Brady Cooper commit to remaining a Town Employee for a period of 5 years after obtaining his Commercial Driver’s License, 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
287. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Glenn Hebert as Senior Code Enforcement Officer.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Glenn Hebert as Senior Code Enforcement Officer effective immediately to be paid at current grade and step.
Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning Development Coordinator Harris
288. Resolution to award bid to T & T Sales, Inc.
Resolution awarding the bid for swapping of plow and dump body equipment and necessary wiring and any other related equipment from a 2000 Freightliner and installing on a 2024 cab and chassis to T & T Sales, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $31,500.00 and authorizing the 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
289. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a R-60 RC Slope Mower.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a R-60, RC Mower in the not to exceed amount of $70,325.50 from Stephenson Equipment, Inc. pursuant to HGAC Contract #GR01-20 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.
290. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD in the not to exceed amount of $77,540.50 from DeNooyer Chevrolet, Inc. pursuant to Franklin County Contract #23-0908-1 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.
291. Resolution to accept for Road Dedication a portion of Creekview Estates.
Resolution to accept for Road Dedication a portion of Sally St, Jenelle Court and a portion of Jack Drive and related easements in the Creekview Estates (Phase 2) Residential Subdivision. The standards as set by the Town of Halfmoon Roadway Dedication Procedure have been satisfied, with minor conditions. All roads are public roads and are open to the public 24 hours a day. The Town of Halfmoon accepts the legal responsibility and the Town of Halfmoon Highway Department will be responsible for all maintenance and repair of the above designated roads. The maintenance of the undeveloped island formed by Sally Street and Jenelle Court shall be the responsibility of the applicant, subject to delegation to the homeowner’s association, and subject to the submittal of all documentation required by the Town Attorney. The Town shall not issue more than one (1) certificate of occupancy or maintain, plow or otherwise care for the roads in Phase 2 until proof of recording of the documents with the County Clerk’s office are received.
Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning Development Coordinator Harris
292. Resolution that the Town Board approves Comptroller's Report for August 2024.
Resolution that the Town Board approves the Comptroller's Report for the Month of August 2024, as presented.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Hatter.
293. 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