WORKSHOP -Board Room - 1:45 pm
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
PUBLIC HEARING: TO DISCUSS EXPENDING FROM GENERAL FUND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT CAPITAL RESERVE FUND FOR TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ON WOODIN ROAD IN THE TOWN OF HALFMOON, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM.
PRESENTATION: DR. CECILY WILSON-TURNER, NEWLY APPOINTED SUPERINTENDENT OF SHENENDEHOWA SCHOOLS.
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 2:00 pm to 5:00 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.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: Thursday, May 7, 2026 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, in the A. James Bold Meeting Room. To schedule your appointment, please call 1-800-Red Cross or redcrossblood.org and use Sponsor Code: halfmoontownhall.
HALFMOON SENIOR CENTER: Join us for a good time with the music of Joe's Boys - Good time Rock 'N Pop featuring music from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's, Friday, May 8, 2026 at the Halfmoon Senior Center, 287 Lower Newtown Road, Halfmoon, NY 12188. The is a free event and food will be made available for purchase to benefit the Character Counts Program.
COMPLIMENTARY VETERANS BREAKFAST: The Town of Halfmoon, in partnership with the Clifton Park/Halfmoon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1498 will host a complimentary Veterans Breakfast on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 am at the Halfmoon Senior Center, 285 Lower Newtown Road. The event will feature guest speaker Frank McClement, Director of the Saratoga County Veterans Service Agency. Please RSVP by May 6, 2026 to: Paul Toomey at 518-344-8467 OR Dave Brinkmoeller at 516-457-3478. Please join us for a morning of gratitude and community.
SUNSET CINEMA: Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc. in conjunction with the Town of Halfmoon presents Sunset Cinema, Friday June 26, 2026 at the Halfmoon Town Park, 162 Route 236 in Halfmoon. Movie begins at dusk (approx. 8:30 pm), with free popcorn & water for all while supplies last. This is a free event, so bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an animated family movie where a crew of reformed mischief makers tries to adjust to life on the straight and narrow, until an all-female crime squad drags them out of retirement for "one last mission". Visit www.halfmooncelebrations.org for more information.
TOWN OF HALFMOON SUMMER CAMP 2026: June 29th-August 7th, 2026 9:00am-3:00pm. Resident registration opens Online only April 27, 2026. In office registration is available by appointment only beginning May 11, 2026. Non-Resident Registration June 8, 2026 based on availability. Hiring Summer Camp Counselors. Please check the Town of Halfmoon website for more information at www.townofhalfmoon-ny.gov or call 518-371-7410 Ext. 2272.
AMERICA'S 250th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: Join the Town of Halfmoon as we celebrate America's 250th birthday Thursday, July 2, 2026 6pm to 9 pm at the Town of Halfmoon Complex, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon, NY 12065. Free Entry, Bounce Houses, Games & Contests; Rock Climbing Wall; Live Music, and Complimentary Food & Drinks.
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)
Eric Catricala (Deputy Town Supervisor)
a. Chair of Personnel Committee
b. Co-Liaison to Planning Board
c. Co-Chair of Business and Economic Development Committee
d. Chair for Parks and Athletics Organizations
e. Liaison to Trails & Open Space Committee
Paul Hotaling (Town Board Member)
a. Chair for Recreation & Character Counts
b. Ethics Committee
c. Co-Liaison to Comprehensive Plan Update Committee
d. Chair of Infrastructure & Safety (Water, Highway, Building & Maintenance)
e. Liaison to the Information Technology Department
John Wasielewski (Town Board Member)
a. Co-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
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 - $16,623.96
2. Senior Express
Total # Rides – 637 Total # Meals – 923
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS
Animal Control, Assessor, Buildings and Grounds, Highway, Receiver of Taxes, Recreation & Senior Center, Town Clerk
CORRESPONDENCE
1. Zeltins Remodel/Duplex, 480 Hudson River Road-Special Use Permit (26.072)
2. Fortune Construction Garage, 531 Main Street-Special Use Permit (26.037 & 26.073)
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
179. Resolution that the Town Board approves the Town Board Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2026 as presented.
Resolution presented by Town Clerk Catricala
180. Resolution that the Town Board approves waiving the 30-day waiting period for GF Haven, LLC, application for a NYS Liquor License.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
181. Resolution to hire MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. to provide professional services associated with Comprehensive Plan implementation consistent with the proposal submitted by MJ Engineering dated March 31, 2026, in the not to exceed amount of $45,000.00, 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 Building, Planning & Development Coordinator Harris
182. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Greg Bold and Umit Akkaya as alternate members of the Zoning Board.
Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning Development Coordinator Harris.
183. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints the following people to the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Stephanie Morgan, Trails and Open Space; Frank Roylance; Mike DeWein; Larry Allen; David LaComb; Paul Hotaling, Halfmoon Town Board; Jeremy Connors, Halfmoon Town Board; Lyn Murphy, Town Attorney; Donald Roberts, Halfmoon Planning Board; Debra Curto, Halfmoon Zoning Board of Appeals; Nancy Morris, representing the Halfmoon Town Historian; William Herman, representing the Halfmoon Trails and Open Space Committee; Richard Harris, Halfmoon Building, Planning, and Development Coordinator; Steven Kucskar; Bill Moran; Joseph Landy, Planning Board Alternate; Michael Morand, Zoning Board of Appeals; J. Daniel Wojcik.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor Tollisen
184. Resolution hiring Midstate Heating and Cooling.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to hire Midstate Heating and Cooling to remove an old unit and install a new AC unit, coil, rebuild the supply ductwork, and flush the line sets at the Parks Maintenance Building in the not to exceed amount of $9,760.00 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.
185. Resolution that the Town Board accepts the Town Clerk's Certificate of No Filing for using General Fund Capital Reserve Monies for the design and construction of a Fire Training Center in the Town of Halfmoon.
Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
186. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase and installation of two dump body, sides and tailgates.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Superintendent of Highways to purchase two dump body, sides and tailgates pursuant to Onondaga Contract #10914 in the not to exceed amount of $62,470.00 from T&T Sales Inc. consistent with quote #Q1162 dated 4/22/2026 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
187. Resolution to place equipment on Auctions International.
Resolution that the Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor has determined that a 2020 Dodge 2500 and a 2012 Magnum Light Tower, owned by the Town of Halfmoon, is equipment that should be sold or otherwise disposed of on Auctions International 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 Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
188. Resolution to hire Snyder Printer.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Snyder Printer to provide services associated with the printing and distributing the Halfmoon Navigator for the Summer of 2026 consistent with the proposal dated 4/23/2026 in the not to exceed amount of $7,850.00 and to authorize the Supervisor to sign any documentation necessary to create and distribute the Halfmoon Navigator, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor Tollisen
189. Resolution to hire Tom Kubricky Company, Inc.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to hire Tom Kubricky Company, Inc, to repair damage at the Highway garage on an emergency basis where time was a crucial factor due to a water main break in the not to exceed amount of $35,448.06 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 Superintendent of Highways Bryans.
190. Resolution to hire Adirondack Basement Systems.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to hire Adirondack Basement Systems to repair damage at the Highway garage on an emergency basis where time was a crucial factor due to a water main break in the not to exceed amount of $27,752.71 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 Superintendent of Highways Bryans.
PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of non-agenda items)
ADJOURN