PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
PRESENTATION: DR. OLIVER ROBINSON SHENENDEHOWA SCHOOL 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 2-5 in the Town Hall Foyer. Come visit our local farms, crafters, and vendors that will be on hand every week.
Halfmoon Comprehensive Plan Update page is now 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.
SPRING FLING SHOPPING BAZAAR – Saturday, May 4th from 10am to 4pm at Town Hall. So many vendors to choose from for all your shopping pleasures!
BLOOD DRIVE - Halfmoon Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza Halfmoon, NY 12065 in the A. James Bold Meeting Room Thursday May 9, 2024 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
TO schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-redcross or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code HALFMOONTOWNHALL
CONCERT IN THE PARK – Friday, June 14th from 6:30 – 9:00pm at the Stage in the Town Park. Joe Adee & the Lug Nuts will be playing under the stars!
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. Liaison to Trails & Open Space 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
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
Lynda Bryan (Town Clerk)
a. Chair of Senior Programs
b. Chair of Committee on Historical Archives
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
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS (Can be viewed at the Town Clerk’s Office) Assessor, Buildings & Grounds, Recreation, Water, Highway, Buildings & Grounds
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
139. Resolution that the Town Board approve the minutes of the regular Town Board Meeting of April 17, 2024 as presented.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Bryan
140. Resolution that the Town Board accepts the Town Clerk’s Certificate of No Filing for the expenditure of Water Capital Reserve monies for the replacement of the water main located at the intersection of NYS Route 9 and 236.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Bryan
141. Resolution that the Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing for the May 15, 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, and W-1 Waterfront mixed use District.
Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning Development Coordinator Harris
142. Resolution that the Town Board approves the proposal from Philadelphia Insurance Companies for the Town insurance coverage from carrier New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal, for the Town of Halfmoon Recreation program in the amount of $2,561.00 for the renewal period of July I, 2024 through August 9, 2024, subject to review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Recreation Director Department of Aging and Youth Hayes
143. Resolution that the Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing for the May 15, 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 to modify the language of §160-58 District Extension Fees to remove the dollar amount listed and mandate that the rates be set by Town Board Resolution.
Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning Development Coordinator Harris
144. Resolution, that the Town Board authorizes the installation of an LED street light on the National Grid pole #95 ½ located at 405 Hudson River road in the Town of Halfmoon, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans.
145. Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Siena Fence to provide fencing for the Halfmoon Highway Garage located at 322 Route 146 pursuant to the proposal dated April 17, 2024, in the not to exceed amount of $24,230.00 and further authorizes the Supervisor to execute said agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
146. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to enter onto an agreement with Center for Security in the amount of $2,890.00 to install a digital timer with electric strike on restroom doors, providing storeroom levers with Medeco cylinders along with the additional equipment and services as detailed in the proposal dated April 23, 2024, for the outdoor pavilion 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 Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Maiello
147. Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. to provide professional services associated with the culvert failure on Lower Newtown Road at the Old Champlain Canal crossing in accordance with the proposal submitted by MJ Engineering dated April 23, 2024, in the not to exceed amount of $14,500.00 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 Superintendent of Highways Bryans
148. Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. to provide engineering services associated with the replacement of the existing septic system at the Town’s Water Treatment Plant, located at 8 Brookwood Road in accordance with the proposal submitted by MJ Engineering dated April 24, 2024, in the not to exceed amount of $15,700.00 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 Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
149. Resolution that the Town Board approves sending a request for a traffic study for Upper Newtown Road to Saratoga County Department of Public Works to set and post the speed limit, together with any additional signage as warranted.
Resolution Introduced by Building & Planning Director Harris
150. Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Snyder Printer to provide printing services for the Summer edition of the Halfmoon Navigator $6,705.00, with the understanding that if postage rates increase, the Town would be responsible for paying for the additional postage and hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the Agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor Tollisen
151. Resolution that the Town Board accepts for Road Dedication Jack Drive, Sally St (Portion 1 & 2) and Lester Lane and related easements in the Creekview Estates (Phase 1) 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 until proof of recording of the documents with the County Clerk’s office are received.
Resolution Introduced by Building and Planning Development Coordinator Harris
152. Resolution that the Town Board approves the abandonment of Lawrence Circle, described in the annexed map dated May 22, 2016, at the request of William Bryans, Jr., Superintendent of Highways in the Town of Halfmoon, and at the request of all the abutting property owners, and authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute a quit claim deed on behalf of the Town of Halfmoon. Subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
153. Resolution that the Town Board acknowledges that the required audit was conducted by BST & Co. CPA’s, LLP in compliance with Section 2019-a of the Uniform Justice Court Act for the Justice Court records for fiscal year ending December 31, 2023.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Hatter
154. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Comptroller to make the attached Creation of Appropriations.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Hatter
A resolution is necessary to create the following budget amendment of appropriations and revenues in the Special Revenue Fund for engineering fees for on-site quality inspections. These funds are developer’s monies held in escrow by the Town in a regular checking account and used for the payment of costs for that particular project. This resolution is necessary to comply with proper accounting procedures as set forth by NYS Department of Audit and Control.
DEBIT: Revenues 25-980 $13,250.00
Subsidiary: Home & Community Services
25-4-2189.00 $13,250.00
CREDIT: Appropriations 25-960 $13,250.00
Subsidiary: Engineering Contractors Inspections
25-5-1440.40 $13,250.00
Information Only: The above was derived from the following breakdown of charges to be paid on May 9, 2024, Abstract for engineering and related fees.
NAME AMOUNT
Goldstein PDD $1,155.00
GT Toys Expansion $495.00
J.Dunn Office/Warehouse $710.00
Next Gen Roofing Site Plan $330.00
Tabor Road Flex Space & Self Storage $660.00
Shea Pointe PDD Traffic Signal $9,900.00
Total $13,250.00
A resolution is necessary to create the project budgetary accounts within the Capital Projects Fund for the NYS Route 9-236 Intersection Water Main Replacement. Since road construction is planned for this area, the Town is planning to replace the aging infrastructure prior to construction. The new water main will consist of approximately 1,400 linear feet of 8-inch high density polyethylene water main extending from the intersection of NYS Route 236 and Guideboard Road to a hydrant located adjacent 1741-1743 NYS Route 9. The project will be funded by Water Fund Capital Reserves.
DEBIT : Revenues 35-980 $600,000
Subsidiary: Interfund Transfers
35-4-5031 $600,000
CREDIT: Appropriations 35-960 $600,000
Subsidiary: Transmission & Distribution- NY Route 9-236 Intersection Water Main Replacement
35-5-8340.24 $600,000
Create budgetary accounts from Town of Halfmoon Water Fund:
DEBIT: Appropriated Reserves 30-511 $600,000
CREDIT: Appropriations 30-960 $600,000
Subsidiary: Transfer to Capital Projects
30-5-9950.90 $600,000
A resolution is necessary to close the project budgetary accounts within the Capital Projects Fund for the Highway Garage Improvements project. The balance in the Capital Projects fund plus any interest earned will be returned to Fund Balance in the General Fund.
DEBIT: Appropriations 35-960 $2,446,550
Subsidiary: Garage- Highway Improvements
35-5-5132.21 $2,446,550
CREDIT: Revenues 35-980 $2,446,500
Subsidiary: Interfund Transfers
35-4-5031 $2,446,500
PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of non-agenda items)
ADJOURN