2026 BUDGET WORKSHOP - Board Room - 6:15 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
PRESENTATION: HALFMOON HERO
PUBLIC HEARING: THE TOWN OF HALFMOON 2026 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 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 in the Town Hall. Come visit our local farms, crafters, and vendors that will be on hand every week.
TOWN OF HALFMOON HISTORICAL BUILDING: The Historical Building is open by appointment. Please contact Lynda Bryan, Historian at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2331 or lbryan@townofhalfmoon.org. Volunteers are needed for upcoming events: 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War, more information to come.
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE: Donations are being accepted through November 21, 2025 and will be collected and made into baskets and delivered to local seniors and families in need. Items needed are: Instant Potatoes, Stuffing Mix; Dessert Mix; Canned Cranberries and Vegetables; Soup/Soup Mix; Gravy/Gravy Mix. Deliveries will be made November 22, 2025. For more information please contact Jim Hayes, Recreation Director at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2272.
LETTERS TO SANTA: November 23rd through December 17th 2025 Santa's Mailbox will be outside the front door of the Halfmoon Town Hall. Children who drop off their letters will receive a response from Santa, and a special surprise just for them! A self-addressed, stamped legal envelope must be included for the child to receive their special gift! For more information, please contact Jim Hayes, Director, Halfmoon Recreation at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2272.
HOLIDAY MEMORIES TREE LIGHTING: Sunday, November 30, 2025 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Abele Memorial Park, off Harris Road. Remembering our departed loved ones for the holiday season. Applications now available. Please contact Halfmoon Celebrations Association at www.halfmooncelebrations.org for further information.
JINGLE BELL BASH: Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Complex, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza. A fun event for the children with Face Painters, Balloon Artists; Child ID; Photo Mirror; Stilt Walker; Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus; Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, and much much more! Frosty, Rudolph, the Grinch will be on hand to add to this fun event! For more information, please contact www.halfmooncelebrations.org.
AN EVENING WITH MRS. CLAUS: Friday, December 12, 2025 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Halfmoon Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza. Limited to 50 Children ages 5-10 years old. Reservations begin in early December. Please contact www.halfmooncelebrations.org for more information.
MARKETPLACE ON CANDY CANE LANE: Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza. Holiday shopping from local vendors and crafters that have much to offer!
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 - $8,056.80
2. Senior Express
Total # Rides – 607 Total # Meals – 1,000
3. Building Permits
Total # Permits - 101 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $45,591.00
Total # Fire Inspections - 17 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $ 1,100.00
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS
Animal Control, Recreation & Senior Center, Town Clerk & Senior Express, Water
CORRESPONDENCE
1. Halfmoon Solar, 17 Upper Newtown Road (SBL#274.-1-0.111) Site Plan & Special Use.
2. Barbera Subdivision, Lot Line Adjustment & Duplex, 266 & 268 Grooms Road-Subdivision & Special Use.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
281. Resolution to approve Town Board Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2025.
Resolution that the Town Board approves the Town Board Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2025.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
282. Resolution to compensate Alternate Zoning Board members in December.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes compensation in the amount of $163.50 to Alternate Zoning Board Members who attend at least 60% of the Zoning Board meetings in the calendar year, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning Development Coordinator Harris.
283. Resolution that the Town Board accepts the Town Clerk’s Certificate of No Filing for Green Community Development, LLC. Land Lease Agreement with the Town of Halfmoon.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
284. Resolution that the Town Board approves waiving the 30 day waiting period for Mi Mexico Lindo Tienda Y Taqueria, LLC application for a NYS Liquor License.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
285. Resolution to enter into an Agreement with SHI International Corp.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with SHI for Ruckus Networks to in the not to exceed amount of $8,046.87, pursuant to NYS Contract 2024056-02, in accordance with the proposal dated 10/31/2025, 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 Personal Computer Tech Mikol
286. Resolution hiring Midstate Heating and Cooling.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to hire Midstate Heating and Cooling to install a Carrier ductless split unit to replace the current unit in the Comptrollers’ in the not to exceed amount of $8,240.00 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.
287. Resolution to enter into an Agreement with Civic Plus.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Civic Plus to host and support the Town’s website in the not to exceed amount of $3,350.24 from 12/1/2025 through 11/30/2026, in accordance with the proposal dated 12/1/2025, 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 Personal Computer Tech Mikol
288. Resolution to renew an Agreement with WesternNRG Total Internet Security.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with WesternNRG Total Internet Security to renew the SonicWall Firewall security devices for the Highway Department and the Townhall in the not to exceed amount of $6,586.21 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 Personal Computer Tech Mikol
289. Resolution to enter into three Agreements with Center for Security.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into three Agreements with Center for Security to install FOB access controls, associated door hardware, and provide integration with the Town’s Keri control system for the Historical Building, Parks Maintenance Garage, and the Senior Pavilion in the not to exceed amount of $28,293.38 with the knowledge that due to the confidential nature of the services and the requirement of the special technical skills associated with the Town’s current system, this procurement does not lend itself to solicitation 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
290. Resolution to place equipment on Auctions International.
Resolution that the Deputy Town Supervisor has determined that a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox owned by the Town of Halfmoon, is equipment that should be sold or otherwise disposed of on Auctions International as it is no longer of use to the Town, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Deputy Supervisor Hotaling
291. Resolution to place equipment on Auctions International.
Resolution that the Building, Planning and Development Coordinator has determined that a 2015 Ford Pickup owned by the Town of Halfmoon, is equipment that should be sold or otherwise disposed of on Auctions International as it is no longer of use to the Town, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning and Development Coordinator Harris
292. Resolution to accept for Road Dedication Tribley PDD/Summit Ridge.
Resolution to accept for Road Dedication Croft Drive, Farmstead Drive and Windrow Way, related easements and conveyance of stormwater retention area in the Tribley PDD/Summit Ridge 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
293. Resolution to accept for Road Dedication Dawson Senior Center PDD
Resolution to accept for Road Dedication Walke Way, related easements and conveyance of stormwater retention area in the Dawson Senior Center PDD 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
294. Resolution to hire Pulse Design, Inc.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to hire Pulse Design to create custom nature and wildlife interpretive signage for the Floud Memorial Preserve utilizing Recreation Fees located in the Special Revenue Fund, consistent with the estimate dated October 22, 2025, in the not to exceed amount of $9,545.00 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 Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Maiello
295. Resolution to enter into an Agreement with Tyler Technologies.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Tyler Technologies to create online water billing payments, in accordance with the quote named Output Processor, at a not to exceed annual amount of $2,476 and a one time fee of $1,410 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 Personal Computer Tech Mikol
296. Resolution to accept for Road Dedication Hanks Hollow Residential Subdivision.
Resolution to accept for Road Dedication Island Drive (Phase 2), related easements and conveyance of stormwater retention area in the Hanks Hollow 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
297. Resolution for the Town Board to enter into a formal Assessment Agreement.
Resolution for the Town Board to approve entering into a formal Assessment Agreement between the Town of Halfmoon and The Shops at Halfmoon LLC, Bruce C. Tanski (as Tenant) Arthur R. Galli & Snyder’s Restaurant and Pub LLC for the parcels located at 4 Old Route 146, Old Route 146, 1717 Route 9, 1707 Route 9, 1705 Route 9 & Route 9. This agreement discontinues all parcels for the 2020, 2021 & 2022 roll years. It reduces the 2023, 2024 & 2025 roll years for certain parcels pursuant to the attached chart of values, and to authorize the Town Attorney to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the Agreement.
Resolution Introduced by Assessor Zarelli, IAO
298. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Comptroller to make the attached Creation of Appropriations.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan
PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of non-agenda items)
ADJOURN