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 PERMITTING RECREATIONAL USES IN C-1 COMMERCIAL, LI-C LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, M-1 MANUFACTURING, AND W-1 WATERFRONT MIXED USE DISTRICT.
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.
The Comprehensive Plan Update Committee will be continuing the Public Hearing on Thursday October 17, 2024 at 6:00 pm.
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.
ERIE CANAL TOWPATH WALK & PICNIC AT THE HISTORICAL BUILDING: Saturday, October 5th at 10:30 am. Please pre-register with the Recreation Department at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2273.
VETERANS MEMORIAL ANNUAL CEREMONY: Saturday October 19th at 10:00 am at the Halfmoon Town Park, 162 Route 236. Veterans and their families are invited to join us for a complimentary lunch following the ceremony. Please contact the Supervisor's Office at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2210 for additional information.
HALFMOON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Building will be open Saturday October 19th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
TRUNK OR TREAT: Saturday October 26th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Park, 162 Route 236. Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for Halloween Family Fun! Trick or Treaters will stay in their cars and drive and drive around the decorated park. Local businesses & community groups will provide the treats. For more information, contact Jim Hayes, Director, Halfmoon Recreation Department at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2272 or email at jhayes@townofhalfmoon.org
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.
HALFMOON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: Building will be open Saturday, November 16th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
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. Building Permits
Total # Permits - 63 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $15,476.00
Fire Inspections - 32 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $ 3,100.00
1. Town Clerk
Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $12,361.72
2. Senior Express
Total # Rides 533 Total # Meals Delivered 928
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS (Can be viewed at Town Clerk's Office)
Water Department, Receiver of Taxes
CORRESPONDENCE
1. Red Maple Lane, LLC Subdivision & Duplex, 5 & 7 Red Maple Lane-Minor Subdivision & Special Use Permit (Duplex)
2. 1572 Route 9 Branch Bank, 1572 Route 9-Site Plan & Special Use Permit (Drive-thru)
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
296. Resolution to approve Town Board Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2024.
Resolution that the Town Board approves the Minutes of the Town Board Meeting of September 18, 2024.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
297. Resolution to expend fees located in the Special Revenue Fund.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby approves an expenditure in the not to exceed amount of $232,000 to act as a match for the Erie Canal Towpath Trail Link, said monies to come from the Recreation Fees located in the Special Revenue Fund, and to authorize the Supervisor to sign any and all documentation needed to proceed with this project, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Maiello
298. Resolution to hire Ti Sales
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Ti Sales for purchase of a subscription for Neptune 360 Advanced Module Annual SaaS, consistent with the proposal sated 9/19/2024, Ti Sales is the sole sources for the software utilized by the Town, and hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute said agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
299. Resolution to increase the payment to Snyder Printer to $6,720.00.
Resolution amending resolution 260-2024 whereby the Town Board authorized the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Snyder Printer to provide printing services for the Fall/Winter edition of the Halfmoon Navigator in the not to exceed cost of $6,705.00 to increase the not to exceed amount to $6,720.00, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor Tollisen
300. Resolution to amend resolution 284-2024 hiring Mark Charbonneau to add that he is provisional.
Resolution that the Town Board appoints Mark Charbonneau as a Provisional 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.
301. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a hydraulic breaker with nail point.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a hydraulic breaker with nail point in the not to exceed amount of $9,716.84 from Bobcat pursuant to New York State Contract PC69396 and the proposal dated September 25, 2024, 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
302. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a Dalton shed.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Parks and Town Property Department to purchase a 12x28 Dalton style shed pursuant to the proposal dated 9/13/2024 in the not to exceed amount of $8,526.00 from Garden Time 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
303. Resolution authorizing the Superintendent of Highways to enter into a Rental Agreement with Stephenson Equipment, Inc.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Superintendent of Highways to enter into a Rental Agreement with Stephenson Equipment, Inc. for the rental of an Asphalt Paver in the not to exceed amount of $4,600.00 pursuant to NYS OGS Contract #PS69119, and to authorize the Highway Superintendent to execute any documentation necessary to effectuate the Rental Agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
.Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
304. Resolution to let bids for Blue Light Emergency Phone Towers.
Resolution, that the Town of Halfmoon is hereby letting bids and will be accepting sealed bids for Blue Light Emergency Phone Towers in the Town Parks to be utilized in the case of an emergency until 1:00 pm on October 11, 2024, for the above Phone Towers in accordance with the bid package available at the Town Clerk’s Office in the Town of Halfmoon and on BidNet operated through SourceSuite, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Building Planning, Development Coordinator Harris
305. Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to sign Change Order #2
Resolution that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign Change Order #2 to decrease the cost of the Water Treatment Plant Pump Replacements project $20,660.00 for a total project cost of $974,340.00 for the Project and adjust the contract time for final payment from July 31, 2023 to September 30, 2024 as prepared and recommended by the engineers for this Project subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Water and Buildings Maintenance Supervisor
306. Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to sign Change Order #1
Resolution that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign Change Order #1 to decrease the cost of the NYS Route 236 Water Main Connection project $3351.80 for a total project cost of $227,753.20 for the Project as prepared and recommended by the engineers for this Project subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Water and Buildings Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
307. Resolution to join The Interlocal Purchasing System.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with The Interlocal Purchasing System to utilize their national purchasing cooperative, 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 of Buildings and Grounds Maiello
308. Resolution to accept monies from the County to be applied toward the Erie Canalway Trail Paving Project.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Saratoga County to receive matching funds to fund trail development to be utilized toward the Erie Canalway Trail Paving Project in the amount of $10,000.00, 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 of Buildings & Grounds Maiello
309. Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to sign Change Order #1
Resolution that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign Change Order #1 to adjust the substantial completion date for the Church Hill Road Water Main Replacement Project from November 30, 2024, to January 31, 2025, and the final payment date from December 31, 2024 to May 30, 2025 as prepared and recommended by the engineers for this Project subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Water and Buildings Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
310. 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