This meeting of the Town Board has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled Town Board meeting will be held on 08/16/22.

The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There are 2 Public Hearings + 12 items on the Agenda for consideration + 4 items in the Supervisor's Update:

Public Comment

• At 7pm Public hearing on a proposed local law regarding new or expanded connections to the Town's water system.

• At 7:15pm Public hearing on a proposed local law regarding budget, procurement and purchasing provisions in the Town Code.

Agenda

• 1. Consider adopting the draft resolution approving the submission of an application for a 2022 smart growth community planning and zoning grant for updating the comprehensive plan.

• 2. Consider adopting the draft resolution regarding the use of credit and debit cards to collect fees, taxes, and other expenses as requested by the Town Clerk.

• 3. Consider authorizing the purchase of a multi-purpose welder, a budgeted item, for approximately $4,500 as requested by the Superintendent of Water & Wastewater Management.

• 4. Consider the permanent appointment of Michael Fisher as a Laborer in the Water Department.

• 5. Consider approving the replacement of a yield sign with a stop sign at Jeanne Drive's intersection with East Lydius Street as recommended by the Traffic Safety Committee.

• 6. Consider approving 2022 budget modifications as set forth in the Fiscal Officer's memorandum.

• 7. Consider authorizing the release of $30,645.73 in escrowed funds to Bentwood III Land Corp. as part of the Prescott Woods subdivision as recommended by the Town designated engineer and Comptroller.

• 8. Consider waiving the building permit fees to repair water damage at 2811 Curry Road as recommended by the Chief Building & Zoning Inspector.

• 9. Consider awarding the contract for the construction of the new EMS station to M.A. Schafer Construction as recommended by the Town's designated engineer.

• 10. Consider approving the proposed standard workday and reporting resolution as recommended by the Comptroller.

• 11. Consider rescheduling the Town Board's August 2, 2022 meeting to August 16, 2022.

• 12. Consider entering into executive session to discuss pending litigation.

Supervisor's Update

• 1. Sidewalks (3) and roundabouts (2) updates.

• 2. Abele Park, GPAC, and new trail updates.

• 3. Employee Appreciation Day, July 22 (half-day)

• 4. National Night Out, Tuesday, August 2 at Tawasentha Park.

The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There are 4 very important* items on the agenda, including 2 Public Hearings:

Public Hearings

At 7pm - Public hearing on a proposed local law regarding programmable digital signs*

At 7:15pm - Public hearing on a proposed local law regarding adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries*

Agenda

• Consider adopting the draft resolution regarding rules of public conduct and rules of procedure for public bodies*

• Consider authorizing a Request for Proposals for consultant(s) in updating the Town's Comprehensive Plan*

• Consider scheduling a Public Hearing for July 12, 2022 at 7:15pm on a proposed local law regarding budget, procurement and purchasing provisions in the Town Code as requested by the Comptroller's Office.

• Consider authorizing a budget modification for the use of $6,500 in American Rescue Program Act funds for the purchase an audience route/remote meeting integration as requested by the Fiscal Officer.

Supervisor's Update

1. 2022 Summer Camp Program

2. 2022 Tawasentha Pool opening

3. Carman Road/Lydius Street roundabout

4. Sidewalk construction (West Old State Road to Lynnwood Elementary; Western Ave to Guilderland Library)

The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. In addition to an Executive Session at 6pm -- Discussion regarding personnel issues and a Public Comment session at 7pm, there are 9 items for consideration:

• 1. Consider adopting proposed resolutions, as recommended by the Fiscal Officer, to establish capital reserve accounts for the following purposes:

  Water Improvements; Sewer Improvements; Fire Tower Improvements; Sewer Equipment; and Historic Properties.

• 2. Consider scheduling a Public Hearing for July 12, 2022 at 7pm on a proposed local law regarding new or expanded connections to the Town's water system as recommended by the Superintendent of Water & Wastewater and Town-designated engineer.

• 3. Consider adopting the proposed resolution approving the transfer of $833,000.00 from the Sewer Reserve (H24) to the McKownville Stormwater Project Capital Account (H26) as recommended by the Superintendent of Water & Wastewater and Town-designated engineer.

• 4. Consider the appointments of Anthony S. Cantore and Mark Metro to the Ethics Board.

• 5. Consider the appointment of Michael Gullo to the position of Labor 1 in the Water Department.

• 6. Consider waiving the building permit for improvements at Abele Park, 6 Strawberry Lane as requested by the Chief Building & Zoning Inspector.

• 7. Consider scheduling for June 21, 2022 the Town Board's consideration of a proposed resolution regarding rules of public conduct and rules of procedure for public bodies.

• 8. Consider adopting the NYS Retirement resolution establishing the standard workday for listed employees as requested by the Town Comptroller.

• 9. Consider authorizing the Town Supervisor and Town Clerk to sign the Collector's Warrant for the Water Department for $374,468.00 to be collected.

The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There will be an Executive Session at 6:00pm, a Public Comment period and a Public Hearing at 7:00pm before the main meeting.

Agenda

• 1. Consider adopting the proposed resolution regarding the Town's participation in Albany County Healthcare Consortium.
• 2. Consider scheduling a public hearing for June 7, 2022 at 7pm on a draft local law regarding adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries.
• 3. Consider approving the placement of a stop sign on Northgate Drive at its intersection with Alvina Boulevard as recommended by the Traffic Safety Committee.
• 4. Consider approving budget transfers as recommended by the Fiscal Officer.
• 5. Consider approving the proposed transfer of $833,000.00 from the Sewer Reserve (R6) to the McKownville Stormwater Project Capital Account (H26) as recommended by the Superintendent of Water & Wastewater and Town- designated engineer.
• 6. Consider approving the waiver of the building fee for work at property owned by St. Matthew & St. Paul Lutheran Church at 1500 Western Avenue as recommended by the Chief Building & Zoning Inspector. 
• 7. Consider approving the waiver of the building fee for work at property owned by Lynnwood Reformed Church at 3714 Carman Road as recommended by the Chief Building & Zoning Inspector.
  
  Supervisor's Update: Comprehensive Plan -- First and Next Steps

The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There are 6 items for consideration, including one with a Public Hearing:

• 1. Consider awarding the contract for the McKownville stormwater improvement project to the lowest responsible bidder American Evergreen Inc. in the amount of $2,646,055.00, inclusive of three alternatives in the bid proposal, as recommended by the Town-designated engineer.
• 2. Consider declaring the Town Board as lead agency status under SEQRA for the Black Creek Run PUD, a Type I action, and authorizing the issuance of 30-day coordination letters to involved agencies as recommended by the Town Planner.
• 3. Consider scheduling a Public Hearing for June 21, 2022 at 7pm on local law to prohibit programmable digital and similar signs.
• 4. Consider an agreement as to what roads will be paved and the cost associated with paving for this year as recommended by the Highway Superintendent.
• 5. Consider approving the budget modifications as set forth in the memorandum by the Fiscal Officer.
• 6. Consider authorizing the Town Clerk and Town Supervisor to sign the Collector's Warrant for the Water District for $452,205.52.

The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There are 4 items on the agenda for consideration:

• 1. Consider adopting the proposed resolution requested by State DOT relating to the funding and construction of the new sidewalk on the south side of Western Avenue from Devonshire Drive to Mercy Care Lane (Guilderland Public Library).
   
• 2. Consider approving the permanent appointment of Kelly Dorman as a Paramedic.
   
• 3. Consider approving the budget modifications as set forth in the memorandum by the Fiscal Officer.
   
• 4. Consider adopting the proposed determination under the State Environmental Quality Review Act for improvements at Nott Road Park and Tawasentha Park that are funded by a State and Municipal Facilities grant sponsored by State Senator Michelle Hinchey.

The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. Before the meeting there shall be a Public Hearing. There are 12 items on the agenda + the Supervisor's Updates:

Public Hearing

At 7pm to adopt Local Law No. 3 of 2022 which would repeal Local Law No. 4 of 2021 and allow cannabis retail dispensaries.

Agenda

1. Presentation by the applicant for the Black Creek Run residential development at 6250 Depot Road and School Road in Guilderland Center.

2. Presentation by Capital Energy Partners regarding the Town's renewal rates for electricity and natural gas and authorizing the Town Supervisor to sign renewals as recommended by the Town's consultant.

3. Consider authorizing the Parks & Recreation Department to solicit bids for improvements at the Guilderland Performing Arts Center and a new bathroom at Tawasentha Park.

4. Town Board discussion regarding the regulation of programmable digital signs.

5. Consider adopting the proposed resolution for mutual easements for a driveway and public use hiking trails as recommended by the Town Attorney.

6. Consider awarding the contract for grinding and removing yard waste at the Transfer Station to the lowest responsible bidder HGNS, Inc. in the amount of $4.50 per cubic yard as recommended by the Transfer Station foreman.

7. Consider scheduling a local hearing for May 17, 2022 at 7pm on a proposed local law to amend various notice provisions in the Town Code.

8. Consider approving the draft 2022 concession lease for the Tawasentha Pool and Guilderland Performing Arts Center as recommended by the Parks & Recreation Department.

9. Consider adopting the proposed resolution to adopt of Cafeteria Plan, including a Health Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Account, as agreed upon in collective bargaining agreements as recommended by the Comptroller.

10. Consider approving the following promotion: • Mikayla Holden from part-time EMT to full-time Paramedic

11. Consider approving the following appointments: •Jessica Hulsander Keyboard Specialist (Parks & Rec) • Alyssa Sweeney Keyboard Specialist (Building & Zoning) • Edward McDonnnell Part-time Custodial Worker (Senior Center) • Melissa King Part-time Custodial Worker (Town Hall)

12. Consider approving the budget modifications as recommended by the Fiscal Officer.

Supervisor's Updates

1. Coffee with the Planner Tuesday, April 12 starting at 8am at Town Hall

2. Town Hall closed on Friday, April 15 at 12:30pm Transfer Station closed on Saturday, April 16 at 11:30am

3. Household Hazardous Waste Disposal and Confidential Document Shredder Event Saturday, April 16 from 8am to 2pm at Highway Garage

4. 2022 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 30 from 10am to 2pm at Guilderland Public Library

The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There is a Public Hearing + 11 items under consideration + a Supervisor's Update:

Public Hearing

At 7pm a Public Hearing on Local Law No. 2 of 2022 which adopts rules and regulations for the Conservation Easement Exemption Program.

Agenda

1. Cannabis Retail Dispensaries - Consider scheduling a Public Hearing for April 5, 2022 at 7pm on adopting Local Law No. 3 of 2022 which would repeal Local Law No. 4 of 2021 and allow for cannabis retail dispensaries in the Town.

2. Consider accepting the proposed dedication of a vacant 1.35 acre lot at the intersection of State Route 146 and Depot Road that was included as condition in the Planning Board's final approval of the Black Creek Estates subdivision as recommended by the Town Planner.

3. Consider accepting the proposed dedication of a 0.727 acre parcel for the proposed roundabout at the intersection of Interstate 87 and Crossgates Mall Road as part of the rapid bus line constructed under the Federal Small Starts Grant Program as requested by CDTA.

4. Digital Signs - Consider extending the moratorium on applications for programmable digital signs until May 24, 2022.

5. Consider adopting the resolution awarding the contract for sidewalk on West Old State Road to the lowest bidder Peter Luizzi & Brothers Contracting Inc. in the amount of $326,235.00, contingent upon NYS DOT's concurrence and approval of the proposed award.

6. Consider authorizing the expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act funds in the amount of $13,964.95 to replace the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system at EMS Substation No. 2 on Carman Road.

7. Consider approving budget modifications to the Town's 2022 budget, under NYS Town Law §112, as recommended in the memorandum submitted by the Fiscal Officer.

8. Consider establishing the 2022 Household Hazardous Waste Days for Saturday, April 16 from 8am to 2pm and Saturday, October 22 from 8am to 2pm as requested by the Transfer Station Foreman.

9. Consider authorizing the Town Supervisor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the Guilderland Central School District regarding school resource officers as recommended by the Chief of Police and approved by the District's Board of Education.

10. Consider authorizing the Town Supervisor to sign the professional services agreement with Delaware Engineering for the design and construction of the new EMS Substation at the entrance to the Western Turnpike Golf Course as requested by the Town Fiscal Officer.

11. Consider authorizing the Town Supervisor to sign performance contracts with artists for the 2022 season at the Guilderland Performing Arts Center as requested by the Recreation Administrative Assistant.

Supervisor's Update

1. Return to in-person meetings on March 16 with new broadcast system.

2. Sidewalk and roundabout updates

3. 2022 Park and Open Space Improvements

4. Cobblestone Schoolhouse

The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here.

There are 4 items for consideration:

• Consider authorizing the soliciting of proposals relating to the construction of new Emergency Medical Services substation near the entrance to the Western Turnpike Golf Course as requested by the Director of EMS.
   
• Consider adopting new water and sewer rates as requested by the Assistant Superintendent of the Department of Water & Wastewater Management.
   
• Consider authorizing the Town Supervisor to sign the Police Range Use Agreement with the Town of Colonie as requested by the Chief of Police.
   
• Consider scheduling a Public Hearing for March 15, 2022 at 7pm on Local Law No. 2 of 2022 that adopts rules and regulations, including application and agreement, for the Conservation Easement Exemption Program.