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 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 the 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 www.planhalfmoon.com. Visit the website to find out more about the Halfmoon Comprehensive Plan Update.
TOWN OF HALFMOON HISTORICAL BUILDING: Historian Lynda Bryan, has announced that the Halfmoon Historical Building will be open Wednesday, April 9 & Saturday, April 26th; Wednesday, May 21st & Saturday, May 24th; Saturday, June 7th & Wednesday, June 11th 2025 10 am -1:00pm and invites all to visit to view the current displays. The Historical Building is also open by appointment. Please contact Lynda Bryan, Historian at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2331 or lbryan@townofhalfmoon.gov Volunteers Needed for upcoming events: 200th Anniversary of the Erie Canal and 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War.
YELLOW RIBBON DAY: Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Halfmoon Veteran's Memorial in the Halfmoon Town Park, 162, Route 236, Halfmoon, NY 12065. Dan M. Nolin, Senior Rider, Captain of the New York Patriot Guard Riders, will be our guest speaker and deliver the keynote address. This special event is proudly hosted by the Town of Halfmoon and Carol Pingelski Hotaling, affectionately known as the "Yellow Ribbon Lady", and promises to be a meaningful, and patriotic tribute to our troops. Donations for NY 2 Blue Star Mothers of America, will be accepted and used to send Freedom Boxes to our deployed Troops. Needed items include microwave macaroni and cheese cups, snack packs of cookies, crackers, beef jerky, granola bars, Rice Krispie treats, trail mix and hygiene products.
HALFMOON CELEBRATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC.: Easter "Egg"stravaganza, Saturday April 12, 2025 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Complex, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon, NY 12065. Free family fun activities: Pictures with the Easter Bunny, Crafts, Face Painting, and so much more! Refreshments will be available for purchase to benefit Halfmoon Celebrations and Character Counts.
HALFMOON CELEBRATIONS ASSOCIATION, INC.: Spring Fling Shopping Bazaar to be held Saturday, April 26, 2025 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon, NY 12065. Local Vendors and Crafters featuring jewelry, Skin Care, Candy, Homemade Products, and so much more! This is a free event and light refreshments will be available for purchase to benefit Halfmoon Celebrations Association.
TOWN OF HALFMOON RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Hiring Camp Counselors for the Summer Camp Program running Monday through Friday June 30th through August 8th 2025. Applications accepted beginning February 3, 2025. Applications are available at the Town Hall or on our website at www.townofhalfmoon-ny.gov For more information, please contact Jim Hayes, Director at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2272
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: Thursday, May 08, 2025 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon, NY 12065 in the A. James Bold Meeting Room. To schedule an appointment, please visit www.RedCrossblood.org and use Sponsor Code: halfmoontownhall or call 1-800-733-2767.
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
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS
Animal Control, Recreation & Senior Center, Water Department, Highway, Town Clerk, Senior Express, Buildings & Grounds
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
121. Resolution that the Town board approves the Town Board Meeting Minutes of March 19, 2025.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
122. Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to sign Change Order #1 to reduce the contract price for the general construction contract for the NYS Route 9 and 236 Water Main Replacement and change the substantial completion date from December 27, 2024, to March 6, 2025.
Resolution that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign Change Order #1 to reduce the contract price for the general construction contract for the NYS Route 9 and 236 Water Main Replacement from $374,210.40 to $355,235.58 for a reduction in total cost of $18,974.82 and change the substantial completion date from December 27, 2024, to March 6, 2025 as prepared and recommended by the engineers for this Project subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Water and Buildings Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
123. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Paul Buckley as Assistant Building, Planning and Development Coordinator.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Paul Buckley as the Assistant Building, Planning and Development Coordinator effective April 5, 2025, at Grade 11, Base $86,671.00.
Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning and Development Coordinator Harris
124. Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Paychex.
Resolution that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to enter into an Agreement with Paychex for Flock Benefits Administration consistent with Quote # Q-1619730 dated March 19, 2025, at a rate of $274.55 which will fluctuate based upon the number of employees as detailed in the proposal and to authorize the Supervisor to execute any necessary documentation to effectuate the Agreement subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan
125. Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Edmunds GovTech.
Resolution that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to enter into an Agreement with Edmunds GovTech for the purchase of software and support services related to the Integrated Property System consistent with Order # 00009494 dated January 7, 2025, with an initial cost of $3,950.00 and an annual fee of $1,200.00 and to authorize the Supervisor to execute any necessary documentation to effectuate the Agreement subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning, and Development Coordinator Harris
126. Resolution to place equipment on Auctions International.
Resolution that the Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds has determined that two Toro Z500 Zero Turn Mowers, three Toro Z3000 Zero Turn Mowers, and a 2015 F350 Pickup, owned by the Town of Halfmoon, are 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 Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Maiello
127. Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Snap-On Industrial.
Resolution that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to enter into an Agreement with Snap-On Industrial for the purchase of a mechanic’s tool kit utilizing Sourcewell Contract #121223-SNP in an amount not to exceed $31,677.81 pursuant to Quote # IMP-001449435 dated March 28, 2025, and to authorize the Supervisor to execute any necessary documentation to effectuate the Agreement subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by the Superintendent of Highways Bryans
128. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Kyle Messier.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Kyle Messier as an Automotive Mechanic at Grade 6 Step 5, Pay $32.52/hr., commencing April 5, 2025.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
129. Resolution to approve the Comptroller's Report for December 2024.
Resolution that the Town Board approves the Comptroller's Report for the month of December, 2024 as presented.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan
130. Resolution to approve the Comptroller's Report for January 2025.
Resolution that the Town Board approves the Comptroller's Report for the month of January, 2025, as presented.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan
131. Resolution that the Town Board hereby declares April 9, 2025 as Yellow Ribbon Day.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby recognizes April 9, 2025, as Yellow Ribbon Day to honor and celebrate active duty troops and their families.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor Tollisen
132. Resolution that the Town Board hereby accepts the monies from the New York State Canal Corporation for the Crescent Park Blue and Green Trailhead Improvements.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby acknowledges and accepts $85,000.00 from the New York State Canal Corporation for the Crescent Park Blue and Green Trailhead Improvements with a 50% match from the Town and authorizes the Supervisor to sign any necessary documentation to proceed with the project, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Maiello.
133. Resolution to enter into an Agreement with T&T Sales Inc./T&T Body King Inc.
Resolution awarding the bid for the purchase and installation of a 9.5’ service body with a 74” high canopy top on a 2016 Ford F550 from T&T Sales Inc./T & T Body/King Inc., in the not to exceed amount of $24,513.00 pursuant to quote #Q2272 and authorizing the 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 Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
134. Resolution that the Town Board here appoints Bruce Betts.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Bruce Betts as a Working Supervisor at Grade 7 Step 7, Pay $36.68/hr., commencing April 5, 2025.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
135. Resolution to approve the Comptroller's Report for February 2025.
Resolution that the Town Board approves the Comptroller's Report for the month of February 2025, as presented.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan
136. Resolution that the Town Board recognizes April 9, 2025 as Education and Sharing Day.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby recognizes April 9, 2025, as Education and Sharing Day in recognition of Lubavitcher Rebbe and his efforts to encourage access to an excellent education for all.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor Tollisen
137. 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