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 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.
MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK Friday August 23, 2024 Movie begins at dusk, approx. 8:30 pm. Free Water and Popcorn for all while supplies last.
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 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.
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
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
1. Building Permits
Total # Permits - 86 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $101,909.00
Fire Inspections - 48 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $ 4,150.00
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS (Can be viewed at the Town Clerk's Office)
Animal Control, Assessor, Buildings and Grounds, Building. Planning & Development
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
246. Resolution to approve Town Board Meeting Minutes of August 7, 2024.
Resolution that the Town Board approves the minutes of the Town Board Meeting of August 7, 2024.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Bryan
247. Resolution that the Town Board hereby hires Joseph McMillan.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby hires Joseph McMillan as a Highway Department MEO at Grade 5 Base Pay $26.24/hr., subject to successful completion of pre-employment testing.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
248. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Kelly L. Catricala as the Town Clerk for the Town of Halfmoon.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Kelly L. Catricala as the Town Clerk for the Town of Halfmoon effective August 24, 2024, Records Access Officer Records Management Officer and Coordinator of Senior Van Services to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Lynda Bryan.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Bryan
249. Resolution that the Town Board approves the Comptroller's Report for July 2024.
Resolution that the Town Board Approves the Comptroller's Report for the Month of July 2024 as presented.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Hatter
250. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to solicit bids for 2024 production model cab and chassis.
Resolution that that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to solicit bids for a new 2024 production model cab and chassis including final delivery of the vehicle to the Town of Halfmoon Highway Garage by 12/31/24 to be received by 1:00 pm on September 13, 2024, the sealed bids received shall be publicly opened and read aloud at 1:00 pm the same day.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
251. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes letting a bid to swap vehicle equipment.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to solicit bids to swap equipment and necessary wiring from a 2000 Freightliner and installing them on a 2024 cab and chassis to be received by 1:15 pm on September 13, 2024, the sealed bids received shall be publicly opened and read aloud at 1:15 pm the same day.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
252. Resolution to purchase TeamViewer.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a subscription to TeamViewer pursuant to invoice #R03232257 in the not to exceed amount of $418.80 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 Personal Computer Tech Mikol
253. Resolution hiring Midstate Heating and Cooling.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to hire Midstate Heating and Cooling to replace a failed geothermal pump and coupling in the not to exceed amount of $10,232 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.
254. Resolution appointing Sandy McAlonie as Registrar of Vital Statistics.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Sandy McAlonie as Register of Vital Statistics with a stipend of $1,500.00, prorated, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Bryan
255. Resolution to place equipment on Auctions International.
Resolution that the Superintendent of Highways has determined that a Loftness Snowblower Model 721D2, 12” Wain Roy Tooth Bucket, 18” Wain Roy Tooth Bucket, and a 60” Wain Roy Ditching Bucket, owned by the Town of Halfmoon are equipment and a 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
256. 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