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, AND W-1 WATERFRONT MIXED USE DISTRICT.
PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF HALFMOON TO MODIFY THE LANGUAGE OF SECTION 160-58 DISTRICT EXTENSION FEES TO REMOVE THE DOLLAR AMOUNT LISTED AND MANDATE THAT THE RATES BE SET BY TOWN BOARD RESOLUTION.
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 2-5 in the Town Hall Foyer. Come visit our local farms, crafters, and vendors that will be on hand every week.
Halfmoon Comprehensive Plan Update page is now 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.
Comprehensive Plan Committee Meeting June 20th at 6:00 PM, Public Welcome.
CONCERT IN THE PARK – Friday, June 14th from 6:30 – 9:00pm at the Stage in the Town Park. Joe Adee & the Lug Nuts will be playing under the stars!
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. Liaison to Trails & Open Space 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
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. Town Justice Fodera
Total # Cases 123 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $16,531.00
2. Town Justice Suchocki
Total # Cases 217 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $24,466.53
3. Town Clerk
Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $13,974.02
4. Senior Express
Total # of Meals Delivered - 869 Total # of Rides - 474
5. Building Permits - 72 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $24,063.00
6. Fire Inspections - 38 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $ 5,400.00
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS
Town Clerk, Senior Express, Receiver of Taxes, Building, Planning & Development
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
155. Resolution that the Town Board approve the minutes of the regular Town Board Meeting of May 1, 2024 as presented.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Bryan
156. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes utilizing Fiscal Advisors for financial advisory services relating to municipal finance matters for the replacement of the Church Hill Road watermain for the Town of Halfmoon in the not to exceed amount of $10,497.00, and that the Town also retain Mazzotta & Vagianelis as Bond Council for bond offering for the replacement of the Church Hill Road watermain in the not to exceed amount of $27,500.00, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Hatter
157. Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. to provide professional services associated with the replacement of the existing watermain at the NYS Route 9 and 236 intersection in accordance with the proposal submitted by MJ Engineering dated May 3, 2024, in the not to exceed amount of $62,200.00 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 Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
158. Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to request the placement of no parking signs along Route 146 in the area of 315 Route 146, Impact Athletics, based upon traffic safety concerns arising out of parking and/or stopping on the shoulder in that area, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Building and Planning Development Coordinator Harris
159. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Center for Security in the amount of $6,735.00 to install the necessary equipment to provide access to persons with disabilities for the public restrooms in Town Hall and any associated services as detailed in the proposal dated April 30, 2024, and authorize 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
160. Resolution That the Town Board of the Town of Halfmoon hereby agrees to enter into an agreement with JAT Construction Company, Inc. for the water main replacement on Church Hill Road in the not to exceed amount of $1,591,270.00 and authorizes the Supervisor to execute any and all necessary documents to proceed with this project, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
161. Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. to provide engineering services associated with the construction phase for replacement of the existing watermain on Church Hill Road consistent with the proposal submitted by MJ Engineering dated May 9, 2024, in the not to exceed amount of $238,600.00 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 Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
162. Resolution that the Town Board approves the Comptroller's Report for the month of April 2024.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Hatter
163. Resolution that the Town Board approves the Bond Resolution authorizing the financing of improvements and other costs related to the construction of water infrastructure for the Water Main Replacement Project on Church Hill Road in the amount of $2,425,000.00.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor Tollisen
164. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign Change Order #1 for the Northern Sites Drive Water Main Extension to reflect a $26,520.00 reduction to the cost of the project from $289,905.00 to $263,385.00, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
165. Resolution that the Town Board and the Highway Superintendent award Bid #3- 2024 for the contract period from June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025: for Truck Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel, Unleaded Regular Gasoline & Kerosene (for Diesel/Kerosene Blend) for Town Departments, received and opened May 9, 2024 to low bidder, G.A. Bove & Sons, Inc., 76 Railroad Street, Mechanicville, NY at bid markup from JOC low posting in plus amount of .30 per gallon, and further authorizes the Deputy Supervisor to sign any all documents necessary to effectuate the agreement.
166. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Comptroller to make the attached Creation of Appropriations.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Hatter
A resolution is necessary to create the following budget amendment of appropriations and revenues in the Special Revenue Fund for engineering fees for on-site quality inspections. These funds are developer’s monies held in escrow by the Town in a regular checking account and used for the payment of costs for that particular project. This resolution is necessary to comply with proper accounting procedures as set forth by NYS Department of Audit and Control.
DEBIT: Revenues 25-980 $22,381.50
Subsidiary: Home & Community Services
25-4-2189.00 $22,381.50
CREDIT: Appropriations 25-960 $22,381.50
Subsidiary: Engineering Contractors Inspections
25-5-1440.40 $22,381.50
Information Only: The above was derived from the following breakdown of charges to be paid on May 23, 2024, Abstract for engineering and related fees.
NAME AMOUNT
Hank’s Hollow $19,635.00
Tabor Road Flex Space Site $165.00
Creekview Estates $2,581.50
Total $22,381.50
A resolution is needed to create the following budget amendment of appropriations and revenues in the Highway Fund for Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS), PAVE-NY funding, Extreme Winter Recovery (EWR) funding and for the Pave Our Potholes (POP) Program.
DEBIT: Estimated Revenues 20-510 $2,411.83
Subsidiary: State Aid- CHIPS Program
20-4-3501.00 $2,411.83
CREDIT: Appropriations 20-960 $2,411.83
Subsidiary: Improvements- Capital Outlay CHIPS
20-5-5112.22 $2,411.83
PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of non-agenda items)
ADJOURN