Town Board Meeting Draft Agenda Wednesday, November 04, 2026 07:00 PM A. James Bold Meeting Room

BUDGET WORKSHOP - Board Room - 6:15 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

PUBLIC HEARING:TO DISCUSS THE TOWN OF HALFMOON PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 2027.

PUBLIC HEARING:TO DISCUSS AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE OF $59,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL FUND CAPITAL RESERVE FOR TRAFFIC IMPROVMENTS AT ROUTE 236 AND GUIDEBOARD ROAD, EXPENDITURES PURSUANT TO SECTION 6-c OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM.

PUBLIC HEARING:TO DISCUSS AUTHORIZING FULL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN 100%PERMANENT AND TOTAL SERVICE-DISABLED VETERANS, SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY.

PRESENTATION: HALFMOON CELEBRATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC.

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 inside at the Halfmoon 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 and welcomed!

CORPUS CHRISTI FALL FESTIVAL 2026: Saturday, November 7th from 9 am to 4:30 pm and Sunday, November 8th from 9 am to 1 pm. Come join the Corpus Christi Community as they celebrate their annual craft fair and bake sale.

HALFMOON SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION: will be hosting their Annual Bazaar/Bake Sale on Saturday, November 14th from 9am-2pm. Miller’s BBQ will also be there with a choice of Chicken ($20) or 1/2 rack of ribs for ($22). Please stop by and shop for some treasures.

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE: Donations will be collected through Saturday, November 21st. Donation boxes are located in the entrance of the Town Hall and Recreation Office. Items needed: Instant Potatoes; Stuffing Mix; Dessert Mix; Canned Cranberries; Muffin Mix; Gravy/Gravy Mix; Soup/Soup Mix and canned vegetables. Donations will be made into baskets and delivered to local seniors & families in need.

LETTERS TO SANTA: November 23rd through December 16th. Children can mail letters to Santa and receive a response and a special surprise! A self-addressed stamped legal size envelope must be included for Santa to mail your child their special gift. Santa's mailbox will be outside the front door of the Halfmoon Town Hall. For more information contact: James Hayes, Director, Halfmoon Recreation at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2272.

HOLIDAY MEMORIES & TREE LIGHTING CERMONY: Sunday, November 29th, 2026 at 5:00 pm at the Gazebo in the Abele Memorial Park in front of the Town Municipal Center.  This is a lighted tree memorial in remembrance of loved ones who have passed away but are forever in our hearts. For more information please contact David M. Maxfield, President of Halfmoon Celebrations at 518-371-7171 or email at halfmooncelebrations@gmail.com

JINGLE BELL BASH: Saturday, December 5th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Hall and Justice Building. Family Fun filled day for the kids with pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus, Sleigh Rides; Craft Making; Balloon Artist; Face Painting & so much more! Refreshments will be available for purchase to benefit the Halfmoon Character Counts & Halfmoon Celebrations Events.

AN EVENING WITH MRS. CLAUS: Friday, December 11th, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Town Hall. Limited to 50 children under the ages 5 to10. Reservations begin November 27th by emailing your name, number of children you would like to bring, and each child's age to halfmooncelebrations@gmail.com  Reservations cannot be confirmed without this information. Please contact Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc. at www.halfmooncelebrations.org for additional information.

MARKETPLACE ON CANDY CANE LANE: Saturday, December 12th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for all of your holiday shopping from local vendors and crafters at the Town Hall! So many vendors will be on hand with exciting gift ideas for you! Light refreshments will be available for purchase. There will be a raffle to raise funds for Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc. to help with continuing the free events for all to enjoy! Please contact Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc. at www.halfmooncelebrations.org for additional information.

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

DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS

CORRESPONDENCE

• 1.Received from NYS Department of State, their notice of filing of Town of Halfmoon Local Law 9-2026.

• 2.Received from the Town of Waterford, their notice of Public Hearing to consider a Local Law authorizing full property tax exemption for certain 100% permanent and total service-disabled veterans.

• 3.Received from Clifton Park-Halfmoon Fire District #1, their adopted budget for 2027.

• 4.Received from Capital District Regional Planning Commission, their 2026 Housing Research Report.

• 5.Received from NYS Agriculture and Markets, their Municipal Shelter Inspection Report completed on 9/21/2026 with a rating of Satisfactory.

• 6.Received from the Halfmoon-Waterford Fire District #1, their adopted budget for 2027.

• 7.Received from the United States  District Court for the District of South Carolina, Charleston Division, notice of advisement of a proposed settlement that has been reached with Amerex Corporation relating to claims to PFAS contamination of drinking water in public water systems.

• 8.Received from the West Crescent Fire District , their adopted budget for 2027.

• 9.Received from Spirits of 405 Hudson, LLC, 405 Hudson River Road, Halfmoon, NY, their notification for providing a 30-day advance notice waiver request to sell liquor, wine, beer & cider.

• 10.Received from the Town of Halfmoon Planning Board, Resolutions passed at the October 26, 2026 Planning Board Meeting. 

• 11.Received from Town of Halfmoon Resident, Lucy Healey, Sparrowhawk Circle, a thank you to Supervisor Tollisen and the Town staff who made the Veteran's Day Ceremony a great success!

• 12.Received from Chapter Leader Sandy Charette, and members of the Southern Saratoga County Quilters for Quilts of Valor, a thank you to the Town of Halfmoon for their ongoing commitment to our veterans and for supporting the Chapter of Southern Saratoga County Quilters for Quilts of Valor.

• 13.Received from Town of Halfmoon Resident, Jeff Bregenzer of Bayberry Drive, his request for a Speed Study on the northern half of Woodin Road (between Grooms Road and Sitterly Road), and a request for a speed limit reduction to 35 mph to match the southern side of Woodin Road.

• 14.Received from Town of Halfmoon resident, Kathie Abeel, a thank you to Supervisor Tollisen, the Town Board, and the entire Town of Halfmoon team, for the wonderful job done on the annual Veteran's Memorial Ceremony. Kathie was one of the four veterans who was honored with a quilt presented by the Southern Saratoga County Quilts of Valor.

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

• 321.     Resolution that the Town Board approves the Town Board Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2026 as presented.
  Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala

• 322.     Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Wastequip.

  Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Wastequip to purchase a compacter in the not to exceed amount of $35,078.42 pursuant to proposal WQ-10400826 Sourcewell Contract #010825-WQI, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
  Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans

• Wastequip Contract#010825-WQI.pdf (0.62 MB)

• 323.     Resolution to place a vehicle on Auctions International.

  Resolution that the  Highway Superintendent has determined that a 2015 Ford Van owned by the Town of Halfmoon is a vehicle 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 Highway Superintendent Bryans.

• 324.     Resolution that the Town Board approves waiving the 30-day waiting period for Spirits of 405 Hudson, LLC, 405 Hudson River Road, Halfmoon on their  application for a NYS Liquor License.
  Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala

• 325.     Resolution scheduling a Public Hearing for November 18, 2026. 

  Resolution that the Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing for the November 18, 2026, Town Board meeting, in the A. James Bold Room, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as their agenda allows, to discuss extending the moratorium on BESS for an additional 90 days, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
  Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning and Development Coordinator Harris.

• 326.     Resolution scheduling a Public Hearing for November 18, 2026 

  Resolution that the Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing for the November 18, 2026, 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 regarding regulations relating to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
  Resolution Introduced by the Coordinator of Building, Planning and Development Harris

• 327.    Resolution scheduling a Public Hearing for November 18, 2026. 

  Resolution that the Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing for the November 18, 2026, Town Board meeting, in the A. James Bold Room, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as their agenda allows, to discuss extending the moratorium on Concrete, Cement, and Asphalt plants together with Pesticide Manufacturing for an additional 180 days, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
  Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning and Development Coordinator Harris.

• 328.     Resolution to accept Road Dedication Vialetto Road.

  Resolution to accept for Road Dedication Vialetto Road, related easements and infrastructure in the Scannell Properties Warehouse Distribution Facility. The standards as set by the Town of Halfmoon Roadway Dedication Procedure have been satisfied. 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 any 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, Planning and Development Coordinator Harris

• 329.     Resolution to hire Rachel Wait. 

  Resolution that the Town Board hereby hires Rachel Wait as an Account Clerk/Typist at Grade 2 Base Pay $23.64/hr,
  working two days a week at a maximum of 8 hours a day contingent on successful completion of pre-employment testing and subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
  Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan.

• 330.     Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a  Fisher 6’Trailblazer Straight Blade Plow and a Salter Spreader.

   Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Parks and Town Property Department to purchase a Fisher 6’Trailblazer Straight Blade Plow with handheld Controller in the not to exceed amount of $6,979.00 and a Tempst Stainless Steel UTV Salter Spreader in the not to exceed amount of $5,654.00 pursuant to quote #Q5132 dated 10/5/2026, from T&T Sales, Inc. pursuant to Sourcewell contract 033126-DDY-1 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

• Reso. 330-2026_T&T SALES QUOTE.pdf (0.33 MB)

• 331.     Resolution that the Town Board  authorizes the Supervisor to apply for monies pursuant to the NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Event Grants program. 

  Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to apply for monies pursuant to the NYS Canal System Tourism Infrastructure and Event Grants program for addition of life ring equipment, safety signage, bicycle racks, and a bike repair station at Crescent Park in the not to exceed amount of $20,000 with $10,000 eligible for grant assistance and a $10,000 match by the Town of Halfmoon and to further authorize the Supervisor to execute any necessary documentation to effectuate the grant, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
  Resolution Introduced by Supervisor of Building & Grounds Maiello

• 332.     Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a  Walk-Behind Snow Blower. 

  Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Parks and Town Property Department to purchase a Ventrac Power Max HD Walk-Behind Snow Blower in the not to exceed amount of $2,988.53 pursuant to quote dated 10/8/2026, from Grassland Equipment and Irrigation Company pursuant to Sourcewell contract #122624-TTC 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

• Reso.332-2026_Grassland Quote.pdf (0.37 MB)

• 333.     Resolution to amend the Dubois Lane mapping to reflect the current Highway Inventory.   

  Resolution amending the Dubois Lane mapping to reflect the current Highway inventory and maintenance schedule  detailing the ongoing maintenance of the Town Road which exists on the lower east section of the road and removing the upper west section which has not been maintained by the Town for more than twenty years, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
  Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning and Development Coordinator Harris.

• 334.     Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of an Enclosed Work Trailer. 

  Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Parks and Town Property Department to purchase a Wells Cargo Enclosed Work Trailer in the not to exceed amount of $18,331.00 pursuant to quote #WC014072 dated 4/7/2026, from Trailer Capital USA, LLC  pursuant to Sourcewell contract #192922-AGO 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

• Reso. 334-2026_Wells Cargo Quote.pdf (0.76 MB)

• 335.     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