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 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm outside at Abele Park, across from 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, invites all to visit and view the current display at the Town Hall, which features the Commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal.
Join us for a Concert in the Park featuring The Remarkable, Irresistible Erie, Saturday, August 16, 2025 starting at 3 PM at the Halfmoon Town Park, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon, NY 12065.
On September 24, 2025, the replica of the Erie Canal Boat the Seneca Chief, will embark on its Bicentennial voyage, commemorating the historic journey from Buffalo to New York Harbor.
On October 15, 2025, the Seneca Chief will be stopping in the Town of Halfmoon at the Crescent Park on the banks of the Mohawk. More information will be coming on this exciting event!
The Historical Building is also open by appointment. Please contact Lynda Bryan, Historian at 518-371-7410 Ext. 2331 or lbryan@townofhalfmoon.org. Volunteers are needed for upcoming events: 200th Anniversary of the Erie Canal and 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War.
CONCERT IN THE PARK: Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc. presents Concert in the Park, Featuring the band Country Steel. Friday, July 11th, 2025 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Park, 162 Route 236, Halfmoon, NY 12065. This is a free event, however, donations are greatly appreciated. There will be a 50/50 raffle. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, snacks (Alcohol Is prohibited on Town Property), and your dancing shoes! Visit www.halfmooncelebrations.org for more information.
TRAILS AND OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE MEETING: Monday, July 21, 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.
MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK: Halfmoon Celebrations Association Inc. presents Movie Night in the Park, Friday, July 25th, 2025 8:15 pm at the Halfmoon Town Park, 162 Route 236, Halfmoon, NY 12065. This is a free event, however, donations are greatly appreciated. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, snacks (Alcohol is prohibited on Town Property). Visit www.halfmooncelebrations.org for more information.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: Tuesday August 5, 2025 1 pm – 6 pm at the Halfmoon Town Hall, 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza, Halfmoon, NY 12065.
CONCERT IN THE PARK: Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc. presents Concert in the Park, Featuring The British Vinyl Band, Friday, August 8, 2025 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Halfmoon Town Park, 162 Route 236, Halfmoon. This is a free event, however, donations are greatly appreciated. There will be a 50/50 raffle. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets; dinner; snacks,(Alcohol is Prohibited on Town Property) and your dancing shoes and enjoy songs you love from across the Pond 1963-1973. Visit www.halfmooncelebrations.org for more information.
MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK: Halfmoon Celebrations Association Inc. presents Movie Night in the Park, Friday, August 22, 2025 8:15 pm at the Halfmoon Town Park, 162 Route 236, Halfmoon, NY 12065. This is a free event; however, donations are greatly appreciated. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, snacks (Alcohol is prohibited on Town Property). Visit www.halfmooncelebrations.org for more information.
ERIE CANAL HISTORY WALK: Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the Crescent Park. Join Town Of Halfmoon Historian, Lynda Bryan along with the Town of Halfmoon Open Space & Trails Committee, as we take a walk along the Mohawk River and the old Erie Canal. Meeting place is at the Crescent Park. Golf carts will be available on the NW side of the bridge for the walk.
HALFMOON BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Will hold a breakfast Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 8:00 am in the Halfmoon Senior Pavilion. This gathering provides an opportunity for local businesses to connect, share ideas, and foster growth. All Halfmoon businesses are invited to attend. RSVP by contacting Terri Russell in the Supervisors Office at trussell@townofhalfmoon.org or by calling 518-371-7410 Ext. 2210.
PATRIOT DAY CEREMONY: Thursday, September 11, 2025 6 pm at the Abele Memorial Park. Military and Emergency Services Members will be participating. For further information, please visit www.townofhalfmon-ny.gov.
TOWN OF HALFMOON'S FIRST RESPONDERS PICNIC:As part of our ongoing appreciation for those who serve and protect our community, the Town of Halfmoon is proud to host a First Responders Picnic, Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Halfmoon Senior Pavilion. We look forward to celebrating the men and women who are committed to bravery and public safety in Halfmoon with an afternoon of food, fellowship, and a heartfelt Thank you for all that they do!
PAPER SHREDDING DAY: Saturday September 13, 2025 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at the Town of Halfmoon Highway Garage, located at 322 Route 146, Halfmoon, NY 12065. This is a FREE service to Town Residents, but you are encouraged to bring canned items for donation to a local food pantry with a maximum of 3 bags/boxes to be shredded. Registration not required.
FALL CLEAN-UP: Tuesday, September 16th from 8 am to noon, Friday, September 19th from Noon to 5 pm, and Saturday, September 20th from 8 am to 3 pm, Tuesday, September 23rd from 8 am to noon, Friday, September 26th from Noon to 5 pm, and Saturday, September 27th from from 8 am to 3 pm at the Town of Halfmoon Transfer Station, located at 322 Route 146, Halfmoon, NY 12065.
HARVEST FESTIVAL: Presented by Halfmoon Celebrations Association, Inc. and the Town of Halfmoon. Join us for this two day fun-filled event, Friday September 19, 2025 festivities beginning with our popular and delicious Chicken Parmesan Dinner from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Enjoy a live music band (To Be Announced) to round out the evening. Delicious treats from the concession stand will be available for purchase and the proceeds benefit the Character Counts Program, and the Halfmoon Celebrations Association. To purchase tickets in advance, please contact Terri Russell, Supervisors Office at trussell@townofhalfmoon.org or call 518-371-7410 Ext. 2210.
Saturday September 20, 2025 join us for part two of the Town of Halfmoon Harvest Festival, starting at noon through 7:30pm. There will be vendors, Crafters, Bounce Houses, Rock Climbing Wall, Juke Box Rebellion Band, (starting at 4 pm) and Fireworks at dusk! The 2025 Town of Halfmoon Harvest Festival promises to be a memorable one!
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 Clerk
Total Fees Submitted to the Supervisor - $20,866.40
DEPARTMENT MANAGER MONTHLY REPORTS
Buildings and Grounds, Highway, Town Clerk, Water
CORRESPONDENCE
1. 110 Button Road Storage Building, 110 Button Road - Site Plan & Special Use (25.081 & 25.082)
2. Harvest Church Addition, 303 Grooms Road - Site Plan & Special Use Permit (25.060 & 25.070)
3. Red Maple Duplexes, 9 & 11 Red Maple Lane - Special Use Permit (25.066)
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
187. Resolution that the Town Board approves the Town Board Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2025.
Resolution Introduced by Town Clerk Catricala
188. Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Anne Marie Zarelli as sole Assessor.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby appoints Anne Marie Zarelli as sole Assessor effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2031, with no change to her current salary for 2025.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor Tollisen
189. Resolution to hire Theodore Chesnes as the Planner/Stormwater Management Technician.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby hires Theodore Chesnes as the Planner/Stormwater Management Technician at Grade 7 Base Pay $64,132.00 effective July 7, 2025, subject to successful completion of pre-employment testing.
Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning and Development Coordinator Harris
190. Resolution to hire MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. to provide professional services associated with MS4 technical and regulatory support consistent with proposal No. 964.1333 dated June 5, 2025, in the not to exceed amount of $40,000.00, billable per hour, and to authorize the Supervisor to sign any documentation necessary to complete the work, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Building, Planning and Development Coordinator Harris
191. Resolution to hire MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. to provide professional services associated with the replacement of the existing water main on Halfmoon Drive/Brookwood Road between the intersection with Harris Road and the New York Power Authority transmission easement consistent with proposal No. 2025220 dated June 24, 2025, in the not to exceed amount of $177,200.00, and to authorize the Supervisor to sign 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
192. Resolution to hire MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. to provide professional services associated with the replacement of the existing water main on Crescent Vischer Ferry Road between the intersection with Jones Road and NYS Route 9 consistent with proposal No. 2025221 dated June 24, 2025, in the not to exceed amount of $138,800.00, and to authorize the Supervisor to sign 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
193. Resolution to hire MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with MJ Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Land Surveying, P.C. to provide professional services associated with the replacement of the existing water main on Devitt Road, south of the intersection with Brookwood Road and Sunset Boulevard consistent with proposal No. 2025222 dated June 24, 2025, in the not to exceed amount of $148,200.00, and to authorize the Supervisor to sign 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
194. Resolution that the Supervisor is authorized to enter into an Agreement with Troy & Banks, Inc.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes Troy & Banks, Inc. to provide consulting services for energy procurement and related matters and to request competitive bids for the best possible prices for electric and gas supply at no cost to the Town and authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute any documents necessary to complete this process, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Comptroller Sullivan
195. Resolution to hire the Precision Trenchless, LLC.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with The Precision Group to provide CIPP lining and CCTV work for the Shafer Drive culvert project utilizing the Onondaga County bid #0010984 in the not to exceed amount of $6,516.50 and to authorize the Supervisor to sign any documentation necessary to complete the work, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
196. Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the purchase of a Kubota gas mower.
Resolution that the Town Board authorizes the Water Department to purchase a mower in accordance with the proposal dated June 17, 2025 in the not to exceed amount of $39,439.82 from Grassland Equipment and Irrigation Corp. 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 Superintendent of Water and Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
197. Resolution that the Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing for July 16, 2025.
Resolution that the Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing for the July 16, 2025, 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 $1,090,300 of Water Capital Reserve monies for the replacement of the water main located on Devitt Road to Sunset Drive, pursuant to §6-c of the General Municipal Law.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Water and Building Maintenance Supervisor Tironi
198. Resolution to authorize the Town Supervisor to apply to the Department of Environmental Conservation Water Quality Improvement Project for a vacuum truck.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to apply to the Department of Environmental Conservation Water Quality Improvement for a vacuum truck in the not to exceed amount of $400,000.00 with a match by the Town of $250,000.00 and to authorize the Supervisor to sign any documentation necessary to complete the grant process, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Superintendent of Highways Bryans
199. Resolution to authorize the Town Supervisor to apply to the Saratoga County Trails Grant Program.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to apply to the Saratoga County Trails Grant Program for Adirondack chairs to enhance visitor experiences in the Town parks in the not to exceed amount of $10,000.00 with a match by the Town of $11,028.00 depending on pricing at the time of purchase and to authorize the Supervisor to sign any documentation necessary to complete the grant process, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Maiello
200. Resolution to hire Evolution Construction Services.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to hire Evolution Construction Services to mill and pave with binder and top the Crescent Park trail along Terminal Road and along the Mohawk utilizing Recreation Fees located in the Special Revenue Fund, consistent with the estimate dated June 23, 2025, in the not to exceed amount of $170,168.23 as authorized by Saratoga County bid #24-PWPSR-46R and to authorize the Supervisor to sign any documentation necessary to complete the work, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Maiello
201. Resolution to authorize the Town Supervisor to apply to the Department of State Local Waterfront Revitalization Program to update the Town of Halfmoon LWRP.
Resolution authorizing the Supervisor to apply to the Department of State Local Waterfront Revitalization Program to update the Town of Halfmoon Local Waterfront Revitalization Program in the not to exceed amount of $103,380.00 with a match by the Town of $34,460.00 and to authorize the Supervisor to sign any documentation necessary to complete the grant process, subject to the review and approval of the Town Attorney.
Resolution Introduced by Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds Maiello
202. 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