BUDGET WORKSHOP - Board Room - 6:00 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
PUBLIC HEARING 2025 TOWN OF HALFMOON PRELIMINARY BUDGET
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.
TOWN BUDGET WORKSHOP: 2025 Budget Workshop, Wednesday November 06, 2024 at 6:00 pm in the A. James Bold Meeting Room.
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION SQUADRON #1450: Chicken BBQ Dinner, Saturday, November 09, 2024 4pm to 6pm. $16.00 per person, eat-in or take-out. Tickets available October 19th. at the Legion. Dinner includes: 1/2 Chicken, baked Potato; dinner roll; vegetable; dessert and coffee/soda. Dinners prepared and served by Sons of American Legion Post 1450.
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. 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 160 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $16,870.00
2. Town Justice Suchocki Total # Cases 164 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $22,718.00
3. Building Permits
Total # Permits - 60 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $19,338.70
Fire Inspections - 38 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $ 2,150.00
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS
Buildings and Grounds Department, Highway, Recreation, Town Clerk, Water
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
324. Resolution to approve Town Board Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2024.
Resolution that the Town Board approves the Minutes of the Town Board Meeting of October 16, 2024.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
325. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of K1 Blue Light Emergency Towers.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of four K1 Blue Light Emergency Towers in accordance with proposal dated September 13, 2024, in the not to exceed amount of $42,140.00 as a sole source provider after attempting to solicit bids 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
326. Resolution to hire MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. (MJ) to provide professional services associated with the preparation of a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) application for the I-87 Exit 8A Interchange, consistent with the proposal submitted by MJ dated October 31, 2024, in the not to exceed amount of $5,400.00 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
327. Resolution to amend Resolution No. 171-2024 to increase amount paid to MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
Resolution authorizing MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. to provide professional services associated with the evaluation for a potential crosswalk on Werner Road in accordance with the proposal submitted by MJ Engineering via email on May 16, 2024, in the not to exceed amount of $4,165.00, increased from $3,500.00, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning Development Coordinator Harris.
328. Resolution to accept for Road Dedication a portion of Betts Farm PDD/Juniper Ridge.
Resolution to accept for Road Dedication portion of Sagebrook Drive, a portion of Silver Oak Drive and all of Clover Leaf Drive and related easements in the Betts Farm PDD/Juniper Ridge (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 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
329. Resolution to purchase a Kubota Loader.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a Kubota Loader pursuant to New York State Contract #PC69404 in the not to exceed amount of $89,730.69 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 Water and Buildings Maintenance Supervisor Tironi.
330. Resolution to hire Victoria Hanna.
Resolution that the Town Board appoints Victoria Hanna as a full time Animal Control Officer at Grade 4, Step 2, $25.71/hour, effective November 18, 2024, pending successful completion of all pre- employment testing.
Resolution Introduced by Town Supervisor Tollisen.
331. Resolution that the Town Board hereby hires Benjamin Ildefonso.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby hires Benjamin Ildefonso as a Laborer for the Highway Department at Grade 2 Base Pay $22.61/hr., subject to successful completion of pre-employment testing.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
322. Resolution to enter into an Agreement with Alarm & Suppression, Inc.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Alarm & Suppression, Inc. to provide a panel replacement at the Water Treatment Plant together with other necessary upgrades pursuant to quote #8631 dated October 25, 2024, in the not to exceed amount of $16,770.00 for professional services requiring special or technical skills based upon the their extensive knowledge of the systems currently in place in the Water Treatment Plant and further 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
PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of non-agenda items)
ADJOURN