Town Board Meeting

Town Board Meeting

The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There are 21 items for consideration, including the Supvisor's Update:

Agenda

  • 1. Consider adopting a SEQRA determination and local law that would rezone 64.85 acres from an existing 128.4-acre parcel, located at 6283 Farm Lane, from R040 (Residential Overlay) to RA3 (Rural Agricultural -- 3-acre minimum) for a proposed solar facility, as recommended by the Town Planner.

  • 2. Consider authorizing the Town Attorney to sign documents for the conveyance of the Town's interest in the old cul-de-sac at the end of Westmere Terrace and accepting the dedication of the new cul-de-sac, as recommended by the Town Planner.

  • 3. Town Board discussion only regarding a future moratorium associated with the Comprehensive Plan Update.

  • 4. Consider authorizing the Town Supervisor and Town Clerk to sign the Water Department's warrant, as recommended by the Superintendent of Water & Wastewater Management.

  • 5. Consider approving the expenditure of $1,237,541.00 from the Sewer Capital Improvement Reserve to fund upgrades at the Nott Road Wastewater Treatment Plant, as recommended by the Superintendent of Water & Wastewater Management.

  • 6. Consider authorizing the establishment and funding of the following capital projects, as recommended by the Fiscal Officer:

    • Capital Project Fund H40    Route 146 Multi-use Path and Bridge
    • Capital Project Fund H41    Nott Road Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade
  • 7. Consider approving 2024 vendor overtimes rates for the Police Department, as requested by the Comptroller.

  • 8. Consider approving the appointment of Nicholas Crordelle as police officer, as recommended by the Chief of Police.

  • 9. Consider approving the provisional appointment of Stacy Tanner as Finance Clerk, as recommended by the Comptroller.

  • 10. Consider approving the permanent appointment of Scott Mosley, Sr. as Equipment Operator II, as recommended by the Transfer Station Foreman and the Personnel Assistant.

  • 11. Consider approving the draft 2019 Financial and Single Audit, as recommended by the Fiscal Officer.

  • 12. Consider adopting the proposed Fund Balance Policy, as recommended by the Fiscal Officer.

  • 13. Consider adopting the proposed resolution to establish an Environmental Protection Reserve Fund, as recommended by the Fiscal Officer.

  • 14. Consider adopting the proposed resolution to establish a Transfer Station Reserve Fund, as recommended by the Fiscal Officer.

  • 15. Consider adopting the proposed resolution to establish a Golf Course Reserve Fund, as recommended by the Fiscal Officer.

  • 16. Consider adopting the proposed resolution regarding the Golf Course Fund (ER), as recommended by the Fiscal Officer.

  • 17. Consider approving amendments to the 2023 Town budget, pursuant to NYS Town Law § 112, as recommended by the Fiscal Officer.

  • 18. Consider scheduling a public hearing for 7pm on January 16, 2024, on a proposed local law that amends the Town's Ethics Code, as recommended by the Chair of the Ethics Committee.

  • 19. Consider appointing the Town Supervisor as delegate on proposed resolutions to be considered at the Association of Town's 2024 Annual Business Meeting.

  • 20. Consider cancelling the Town Board's December 19, 2023 meeting.

  • 21. Consider scheduling the Town's 2024 organizational meeting for Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 7pm.

Supervisor's Update

  1. Launch of new Town website on Wednesday, December 6.

  2. Recent and future hirings and promotions in the Police Department.

 

Town Board Meeting

The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There are 3 Public Hearings and 7 items on the Agenda:

Public Hearings

  • At 7:00pm Application for the proposed Black Creek Run Country Hamlet located at Depot Road/School Road
     
  • At 7:15pm Application for rezoning 64.85 acres from an existing 128.4-acre parcel, located at 6283 Farm Lane, from R040 (Residential Overlay) to RA3 (Rural Agricultural -- 3-acre minimum)
     
  • At 7:30pm Proposed local law that would increase the exemption from Town property tax for persons with disabilities on limited income.

Agenda

  • Consider approving the proposed collective bargaining agreement with the United Public Service Employees Union, as requested by the Comptroller.
     
  • Consider the following appointments as recommended by the Personnel Assistant: •Jasmine Henry permanent Keyboard Specialist, Building & Zoning • Amber Mansfield provisional Recreation Assistant (full-time), Parks & Rec • Karen Crounse provisional Recreation Assistant (part-time), Parks & Rec • Kristina Montgomery provisional Assistant Coordinator, Senior Services.
     
  • Consider authorizing the Town Supervisor and Town Clerk to sign the Collector's Warrant for the Water Department in the amount of $731,182.97.
     
  • Consider approving an increase in demolition charges from $135 to $140 per ton, as requested by the Transfer Station.
     
  • Consider approving amendments to the 2023 Town budget, pursuant to NYS Town Law § 112, as recommended by the Fiscal Officer
     
  • Consider the following appointments as recommended by the Chief of Police: • Nicholas Jaeger Sergeant •Joshua Lyons Officer • Matthew Lyons Officer • Matthew Romano Officer
     
  • Consider cancelling the Town Board's November 21, 2023 meeting.

Town Board Meeting

The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There are 3 Public Hearings, 5 items on the Agenda and 6 items on the Supervisor's Updates:

Public Hearings

  • At 7:00pm Public Hearing on Sewer Dept's budget under NYS Town Law 202
     
  • At 7:05pm Public Hearing on Sewer Dept's budget under NYS Town Law 202(a)
     

  • At 7:15pm Public Hearing on Local Law (Senior Citizens Exemption)

Agenda

  • Consider awarding the contract for leasing golf course carts to Satch Sales, the lowest responsible bidder, as recommended by the Director of Golf.
     
  • Consider approving the Albany County Division of Finance's request to re-levy unpaid water amounts on the 2024 property tax bill, as requested by the Town Clerk.
     
  • Consider approving modifications of the 2023 adopted budget under NYS Town Law § 112, as recommended by the Fiscal Officer.
     
  • Consider scheduling a public hearing for November 9, 2023 at 7:15pm on the application to rezone 64.85 acres from an existing 128.4-acre parcel, located at 6283 Farm Lane, from R040 (Residential Overlay) to proposed RA3 (Rural Agricultural -- 3-acre minimum), as recommended by the Town Planner.
     
  • Consider scheduling a public hearing for November 9, 2023 at 7:30pm on a local law to expand the exemption from Town property taxes for eligible disabled persons.
     


Supervisor's Updates

  • 1. Guilderland Historical Society (Thursday, October 19 at 7:30pm @ Library) Dr. Charles Gehring, Director of New Netherlands Research Center at NYS Museum

  • 2. Drug Take Back Day (Saturday, October 28, from 8am to 2pm @ Library lot)

  • 3. Household Hazardous Waste Day (Saturday, October 28, from 8am to 2pm @ Highway garage)

  • 4. PTA Craft & Vendor Fair (Saturday, October 21 from 10am to 2pm @ FMS)

  • 5. Recycling Extravaganza (Saturday, October 21 from 8am to 2pm @ FMS)

  • 6. Fall Craft Fair Stroll (Sunday, October 22 from 10 am to 2 pm @ Library)

 

Town Board Meeting

The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There are 7 items for consideration:

Agenda

  • 1. Presentation of the Town's 2024 preliminary budget.
     

  • 2. Consider scheduling a public hearing for October 17, 2023 at 7:15pm on a proposed local law to increase exemption of eligible senior citizens for Town tax purposes.
     

  • 3. Consider approving the resolution for funding the right of way acquisition costs for the sidewalks on Carman Road and East Old State Road.
     

  • 4. Consider awarding the contract for the repair and replacement of the clubhouse roof at the Western Turnpike Golf Course to Perfection Roofing, the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $95,680.00, as recommended by the Director of Parks & Recreation.
     
  • 5. Consider authorizing the Town Supervisor and Town Clerk to sign the water warrant.
     
  • 6. Consider approving modifications of the 2023 adopted budget under NYS Town Law § 112, as recommended by the Fiscal Officer.
     

  • 7. Consider the interim appointment of Town Planner Ken Kovalchik as Stormwater Management Officer under Town Code Chapter 241, as recommended by the Town Attorney.

Town Board Meeting

The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There are 10 items for consideration + the Supervisor's Updates:

Agenda

  • Consider scheduling a Public Hearing for October 3, 2023 at 7pm on the application for Black Creek Run Country Hamlet, as recommended by the Town Planner.
     
  • Consider authorizing the Town Supervisor to sign the Construction Contract with Jahnke & Sons Construction, Inc. for the new fire training center.
     
  • Consider adopting the resolution for the Town's administration of the Town of Knox's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
     

  • Consider adopting the resolution for the design and construction of the bridge/culvert of Foundry Road over the Hunger Kill.
     

  • Consider authorizing the Comptroller's Office to close the listed inactive escrow accounts, as recommended by the Fiscal Officer.
     

  • Consider approving, under NYS Town Law 112, proposed modifications to the 2023 adopted budget, as recommended by the Fiscal Officer.
     

  • Consider acknowledging receipt and review of the 2022 Single Audit of the Town's federal expenditures, as recommended by the Fiscal Officer.
     

  • Consider authorizing the Western Turnpike Golf Course to issue a request for proposals for leasing golf carts.
     

  • Consider making the following appointments to the Board of Assessment Review, as recommended by the Assessor:

    Teresa Freeman - permanent member, five-year term ending Sept. 30, 2027

    Nancy Klopfer - alternate member, one-year term ending Sept. 30, 2024

    William Meehan - alternate member, one-year term ending Sept. 30, 2024
     

  • Consider the permanent appointment of Aron Schauer to the position of Parks and Building Maintenance in the Parks & Recreation Department, as recommended by the Personnel Assistant.

    Supervisor's Updates

  • Gary Sinise Foundation Award
     

  • Town's Fall 2023 Newsletter, with leaf pickup schedule
     

  • Household Hazardous Waste Day
     

  • Recycling Extravaganza

Town Board Meeting

The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There are 6 items for consideration:

1. Consider approving modifications of the 2023 adopted budget under NYS Town Law § 112, as recommended by the Fiscal Officer.

2. Consider scheduling a Public Hearing, pursuant to NYS Town Law § 202, for the Assessment Roll of the Guilderland Sewer Improvement Area for October 17, 2023 at 7:00pm, as recommended by the Superintendent of Water & Wastewater Management.

3. Consider scheduling a Public Hearing, pursuant to NYS Town Law § 202-a, for the Assessment Roll of the Guilderland Sewer Improvement Area for October 17, 2023 at 7:05pm, as recommended by the Superintendent of Water & Wastewater Management.

4. Consider authorizing the Guilderland Town Court to apply for a Justice Court Assistance Program grant in the 2023-2024 grant cycle up to $30,000, as recommended by the Town Clerk.

5. Consider awarding the contract for a used type III Ambulance to Gorman Enterprises, as lowest qualified bidder in the amount of $52,955.00, as requested by the Director of EMS.

6. Consider the permanent appointment of David Kellerman as Laborer in the Parks and Recreation Department, as recommended by the Personnel Assistant.

 

Town Board Meeting

The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There are 8 items for consideration + the Supervisor's Update:

Agenda

  • 1. Consider the applicant's request to extend Local Law No. 3 of 2020 ("Great Oaks Planned Unit Development") for one year, as recommended by the Town Planner.

  • 2. Consider the applicant's request to extend Local Law No. 2 of 2021 ("Amending Local Law No. 7 of 2017 for the Pine Bush Senior Living Planned Unit Development") for one year, as recommended by the Town Planner.

  • 3. Consider scheduling a Public Hearing for September 19, 2023 at 7pm regarding the proposed Black Creek Run Country Hamlet, as recommended by the Town Planner.

  • 4. Consider the application for rezone of property located 1854 Western Avenue from Single-Family Residential (R15) District to Local Business District, and referring the application to the Planning Board for review and comment, as recommended by the Town Planner.

  • 5. Consider the proposed agreement with Creighton Manning Engineering, LLP for design, survey, and other tasks for the multi-use path on State Route 146 from Western Avenue to Tawasentha Park.

  • 6. Consider the resolution in support of the application for grant funds under the NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement Act to construct a filtration system for the Town's wells.

  • 7. Consider the release of $5,501.76 in escrow funds to Rosetti Companies, as recommended by departments heads.

  • 8. Consider the permanent appointment of Jennifer Shannon as Keyboard Specialist in the Assessor's Office, as recommended by the Personnel Assistant.

Supervisor's Update

  • 1. Altamont Fair (Tuesday, August 15 to Sunday, August 20)

  • 2. Tawasentha Park pool (tentative closing on September 3)