Town Board Meeting Wednesday, June 18, 2025 07:00 PM A. James Bold Meeting Room

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 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.

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.

Join us for a Concert in the Park featuring The Remarkable, Irresistible Erie, Saturday, August 16, 2025 starting at 3 PM at the Halfmoon Town Park, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon, NY 12065.

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.

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.halfmooncelebrations.org for more information.

TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE MEETING: Monday, July 21, 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.

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. 

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: Tuesday August 5, 2025 1 pm – 6 pm at the Halfmoon Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon, NY 12065.

CONCERT IN THE PARK: Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc. presents Concert in the Park, Featuring The British Vinyl Band, Friday, August 8, 2025 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Park, 162 Route 236, Halfmoon. This is a free event, however, donations are greatly appreciated. There will be a 50/50 raffle.  Bring your lawn chairs, blankets; dinner; snacks, and your dancing shoes and enjoy songs you love from across the Pond 1963-1973. Visit www.halfmooncelebrations.org for more information.(Alcohol is Prohibited on Town Property)  

MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK: Halfmoon Celebrations Association Inc. presents Movie Night in the Park, Friday, August 22, 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.

HARVEST FESTIVAL: Presented by Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc. and the Town of Halfmoon. More information to come on this fun-filled event.

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 - $12,228.94

2.       Senior Express
Total # Rides –   557        Total # Meals –  1005      

3.        Building Permits   
Total # Permits -     83     Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $29,488.00
Fire Inspections -   30     Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $   2,700.00

4.        Town Justice Fodera         
Total # Cases 156 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $22,323.00

5.       Town Justice Suchocki
Total # Cases 167 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $24,673.00

DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS
Animal Control, Assessor, Receiver of Taxes

CORRESPONDENCE

• 1.Received from New York State Department of State, their confirmation of filing Town of Halfmoon Local Law #1-2025 on May 28, 2025.

• 2.Received from New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, the Certificate of Final  Special Franchise Full Values for the 2025 assessment roll.

• 3.Received from NYS DOT their Notice of Order regarding Werner Road, which amends the 40 mph speed limit on Werner Road to be 35 mph.

• 4.Received from NYS DOT Notice of Order Re: Halve Maen Manor North and South, and Dater Woods area, amending the previous 30 mph area speed limit to be 25 mph.

• 5.Received  from the New  York State Department of Environmental Conservation, their Notice of Complete Application from NYS Canal Corporation, who proposes to conduct routine navigational dredging of the Oswego, and Cayuga-Seneca Canals. The proposed work serves to maintain the navigational channel of these canals over a 10-year period and will occur within several counties statewide. Filed application documents and Department draft permits where applicable, are available for inspection during normal business hours at the address of the contact person, Thomas A. Rascona, NYSDEC, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233. 518-402-5107.

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

• 181.     Resolution that the Town Board approves the Town Board Meeting Minutes of  June 04, 2025.   
  Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala

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

• 183.     Resolution to hire Town & Country Bridge and Rail. 

  Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Town & Country Bridge and Rail
   to provide material, delivery, labor, equipment and traffic control for the Ushers Road Rail update consistent with the proposal dated 6/11/25 utilizing the Saratoga County Contract 24-PWGR-25R, in the not to exceed amount of $6,762.80 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 Superintendent of Highways Bryans

• RESO.183-2025_TCBR PROPOSAL.pdf (0.17 MB)

• 184.     Resolution to enter into an Agreement with MJP Design Bld. 

  Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with MJP Design Bld. to provide potable water to the MJ Properties Warehouses
  and to authorize the Supervisor to execute any documents necessary to enter into the Agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
  Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi

• 185.     Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Mark Charboneau as permanent Code Enforcement Officer. 

  Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Mark Charboneau as permanent Code Enforcement Officer at his current salary.
  Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning and Development Coordinator Harris

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

• 06 Creations June 18 2025.pdf (0.18 MB)

PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of non-agenda items)

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