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 371-7410 ext. 2200 or visit our website www.townofhalfmoon-ny.gov.
FARMER’S MARKET: Every Wednesday from 2 - 5 pm 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.
ON THE ROAD AGAIN: PATSY CLINE & WILLIE NELSON TRIBUTE: March 15th at the Senior Center at 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Come & enjoy our 1st concert of the year!
EASTER “EGG”STRAVAGANZA”: Saturday, March 23rd from 12 - 4:00 pm at the Town Hall Complex. Loads of FREE Activities and fun for the Kids! Pictures with the Easter Bunny, Pony Rides, Balloon Art, Face Painting with all of our Easter Friends!
PAPER SHREDDING DAY - Saturday, March 30th from 9:30 – 11:30 am at the Highway Department located at 322 Route 146. This is a FREE service to Halfmoon residents, but you are asked to bring at least one canned good for the Food Pantry for each box of shredding with a 3-box maximum. Please get your 2024 Permit Sticker at the Town Clerk’s Office.
SPRING CLEANUP DATES – at the Halfmoon Transfer Station
Residents Only, No Contractors or Businesses. 2024 Permit Sticker Required
Dates: April 9, 12, 13, 16, 19 and 20.
Hours of operation: Tues. 8 am - 12 pm Friday 12 - 5 pm Sat. 8 am - 3pm
Fees: $5 per Carload $10 per Truck/Van $10 per Trailer/U-Haul
CANAL CLEAN SWEEP – Saturday, April 20th from 10 am – 1 pm. Meet at the bottom of Terminal Road. Help keep the Erie Canal area clean & beautiful!
2024 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION DATES – April 22nd – May 3rd ONLINE ONLY. In office registration will begin May 6th by appointment only.
SPRING FLING SHOPPING BAZAAR – Saturday, May 4th from 10 am - 4 pm at Town Hall. Soooo many vendors to choose from for all your shopping pleasures!
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. (If the Holiday falls on that Monday, the meeting will be held on the next day, Tuesday). The 2024 dates are 4/15, 7/15, and 10/21.
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. Chair of Infrastructure & Safety (Water, Highway, Building & Maintenance)
d. Chair for Character Counts
e. Liaison to Comprehensive Plan Update Committee
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
Total # 188 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $18,913.00
Total # Permits – 28 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $5,158.00
Total # Inspections – 42 Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $5,100.00
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS (Can be viewed at the Town Clerk's Office)
Water Department, Receiver of Taxes, Town Clerk, Highway, Animal Control, Building & Grounds, Building, Planning & Development
CORRESPONDENCE
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
91. Resolution that the Town Board approve the minutes of the regular Town Board Meeting of February 21, 2024 as presented
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Bryan
92. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Mapco Enterprises Inc. to purchase, install layout, and install coatings for two shuffleboards pursuant to the proposal 24-4465 dated February 22, 2024, in the not to exceed amount of $6,950.00, said project requires special and technical skills and expertise that does not lend itself to procurement through solicitation, and to authorize the Supervisor to execute any documentation necessary to effectuate the work detailed in the Agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds Maiello
93. Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Siena Fence to provide fencing for the softball fields located at 12 Woodin Road pursuant to the proposal dated February 23, 2024, in the not to exceed amount of $14,910.00, said monies to come from the Recreation Fees located in the Special Revenue Fund and further authorizes the Supervisor to execute said agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds Maiello
94. Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds to purchase, without the approval of the Town Supervisor, materials for the department in the not to exceed amount of $2,500.00. Any purchase made by the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds between $2,500.00 and $4,999.00 will be subject to the review and approval of the Town Supervisor.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds Maiello
95. Resolution that the Town Board hereby approves the transfer of Shane Liberty from the Highway Department as a Working Supervisor to Building Maintenance Mechanic with the understanding that he will continue to be responsible to plow when required by the Superintendent of Highways and to maintain his CDL, Grade 5, Base pay, to remain at his current salary, effective March 2, 2024 subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds Maiello
96. Resolution that the Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing for the March 20, 2024, 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 expenditure of $600,000 of Water Capital Reserve monies for the replacement of the water main located at the intersection of NYS Route 9 and 236, pursuant to §6-c of the General Municipal Law.
Resolution introduced by Superintendent of Water Tironi
97. Resolution that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Lightmart to provide light poles and accessories pursuant to proposal QUO28739 dated March 1, 2024, to match the existing poles provided by Lightmart, therefore there is no possibility of competition, in the not to exceed amount of $21,331.00, and hereby authorizes the Supervisor to execute said agreement, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Maiello
98. Resolution that the Town Board hereby hires Jason Mass as a Highway Department MEO at Grade 5 Base Pay $26.24/hr., subject to successful completion of pre-employment testing.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor of Highways Bryans
99. Resolution that the Town Board approves the proposal from Amsure Insurance for the Town insurance coverage from carrier New York Municipal Insurance Reciprocal, for all coverage (Property, General Liability, Auto, Public Officials, etc.) in the amount of $190,317.58 for the renewal period of March 1, 2024, through March 1, 2025, subject to review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution introduced by Town Clerk Bryan
100. Resolution that the Town Board hereby hires Melissa Fulton Part-Time Clerk for the Senior Express at Grade 1 Base Pay $20.43/hr., subject to successful completion of pre-employment testing.
Resolution introduced by Town Clerk Bryan
PUBLIC COMMENT (For discussion of non-agenda items)
ADJOURN