Town Board Meeting Wednesday, October 15, 2025 07:00 PM A. James Bold Meeting Room

WORKSHOP - Board Room - 6:15 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE

PRESENTATION: HALFMOON CELEBRATIONS ASSOCIATION 10 YEAR VOLUNTEER AWARD PRESENTED TO MARY WILCOX.

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. 

8TH ANNUAL VETERAN'S MEMORIAL CEREMONY:  Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00 am at the Halfmoon Town Park, 162 Route 236, Halfmoon. Join us for a special luncheon following the ceremony that honors the veterans, their families, and residents. The luncheon will be held at the Town Park Clubhouse-limited seating. Please RSVP to Supervisor Kevin Tollisen at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2200 by Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION SQUADRON 1450: Will be having a Breakfast Buffet on Sunday, October 19, 2025 8:00 am to 11:30 am. Adults $12.00, Children (Under 12) $3.00and buffet includes: Scrambled Eggs, Home Fries, Pancakes, Bacon, Sausage, Toast, Coffee and Orange Juice. Please contact the American Legion Post#1450 275 Grooms Road, Halfmoon at 518-371-4463 for more information.

DUCK HUNTING VISCHER FERRY NATURE PRESERVE: The Preserve in Clifton Park will be officially closed to recreational users but open for duck hunters in designated areas from October 13th to October 19th, 2025. Hunters must register prior to entering the preserve at the Clifton Park Town Clerk's Office at the corner of Clifton Park Center & Vischer Ferry Roads.  Hunters must show their driver's license, hunting license, duck stamp, and vehicle registration.  Any questions, please call the Clifton Park Town Clerk's office at 518-371-6681 during business hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Thursdays until 7 pm.

TRUNK OR TREAT: Saturday, October 25, 2025 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Park, 162 Route 236 , Halfmoon. Local businesses and community groups will provide Treats from decorated trunks. Trick or Treaters will stay in the car and drive around the decorated park. Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for Halloween Family Fun! For more information contact: Jim Hayes, Director Halfmoon Recreation 518-371-7410 Ext. 2272.

TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE MEETING: Monday, October 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM.. The Trails and Open Space Committee is a volunteer working group appointed by the Town Board. Its purpose is to allow for continuing citizen input and advisory commentary for future trail and open space plans or projects for the Town of Halfmoon. Please Visit the Town website at town of halfmoon-ny.gov for further information. 

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 Justice Fodera         
Total # Cases 137 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $18,176.00

2.       Town Justice Suchocki
Total # Cases 157 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $24,848.00

3.        Building Permits   
Total # Permits -     102     Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $34,882.00
Fire Inspections -      45     Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $   4,150.00

DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS
Animal Control, Assessor, Building, Planning & Development; Buildings and Grounds; Highway; Receiver of Taxes; Recreation, Town Clerk

CORRESPONDENCE

• 1.Received from NYS Department of State, notification of their filing of Town of Halfmoon Local Law 2-2025 (Establishing a Moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Facilities) and Local Law 3-2025 (Amending Town Code Regarding Building Permits Through Road Dedication Process).

• 2.Received  from the NYS Department of Transportation, their notification of Traffic Signal rebuilds in the Town of Halfmoon, specifically Route 9 Halfmoon Parkway and Crescent Vischer Ferry, and Road CR 99 Churchill Road-Town of Halfmoon, Saratoga County. The project scope involves the traffic signal rebuilds of select locations to bring up to current standards. As the project progresses, the Town of Halfmoon will be notified by NYS DOT of the project schedule.

• 3.Received from the State of New York Public Service Commission, their notification of a proceeding on Motion of the Commission to  Examine the Safety of Electronic Transmission and Distribution systems, issued and effective September 22, 2025.

• 4.Received from the Saratoga County Department of Aging & Youth Services, their notification of a Public Hearing on Thursday, October 16th 2025 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Galway Town hall, 5910 Sacandaga Road, Galway, NY 12074. The purpose of the hearing shall be to obtain input, suggestions and comments relative to programs for the aging for the year 2026. Please contact the Saratoga County Department of Aging & Youth Services at 518-884-4100 for further information.

• 5.Received from the Town of Halfmoon Zoning Board of Appeals, their resolutions passed at the October 6, 2025 ZBA Meeting.

• 6.Received from Town of Halfmoon Resident (20 + years ), John Niedbalec, Jr. of  14 Outlook Dr So., his letter of thanks to the Town of Halfmoon Team for making Halfmoon a wonderful place to live.

• 7.Received from the Comptroller’s Office, the 2026 Preliminary Budget, filed in the Town Clerk’s Office.

   

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

• 271.     Resolution to approve Town Board Meeting Minutes of October 01, 2025.

  Resolution that the Town Board approves the Town Board Meeting Minutes of October 01, 2025.
  Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala

• 272.   Resolution to schedule a Public Hearing

   Resolution that the Town Board authorizes scheduling a Public Hearing for the Town of Halfmoon 2026 Preliminary Budget for November 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the A. James Bold Meeting Room or as soon as the agenda allows.
  Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan

• 273.     Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a new server together with equipment necessary to utilize the server.  

  Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a new server from SHI pursuant to quote #26712609 dated 10/3/2025 in the not to exceed amount of $8,603.07 pursuant to NYS Contract #PM20820 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 Personal Computer Tech Mikol

• Reso. 273-2025_SHI Proposal New Server.pdf (0.32 MB)

• 274.     Resolution that the Town Board approves the Comptroller's Report for September, 2025.
  Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan

• 275.     Resolution that the Town Board approves the September 2025 Bi-annual Water Report for usage as submitted.
  Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Water & Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi

• 276.     Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with General Control Systems, Inc. 

  Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with General Control Systems, Inc. to provide upgrades to the SCADA system for the Town’s potable water system, in accordance with the proposal submitted by General Control Services dated September 30, 2025, in the not to exceed amount of $54,759.00 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.

• Reso. 276-2025 GCS Proposal.pdf (0.12 MB)

• 277.     Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a Microsoft Operating System for the new server. 

  Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a Microsoft Operating System from SHI pursuant to quote #26722285 dated 10/7/2025 in the not to exceed amount of $6,369.94 pursuant to NYS Contract #PM60723 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 Personal Computer Tech Mikol

• Reso. 277-2025_SHI Proposal.pdf (0.08 MB)

• 278.     Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Comptroller to make the attached Creation of Appropriations.
  Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan   

• Reso. 278-2025_Creations.pdf (0.18 MB)

PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of non-agenda items)

ADJOURN