Town Board Meeting

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)

 

Town Board Meeting

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

Agenda:

  • 1. Consider accepting the statements of work by CivicPlus for design and maintenance of a new Town website, as recommended by the Director of Information & Technology.
  • 2. Consider accepting the proposed waterline easement on West Old State Road, as recommended by the Planning Director.
  • 3. Consider awarding the contract for HVAC improvements at Town Hall to Family Danz, as lowest qualified bidder, in the amount of $850,000, as recommended by the Town Engineer.
  • 4. Consider awarding the contract for tax collection software to Edmunds GovTech, Inc., as lowest qualified bidder, in the amount of $20,550, as recommended by the Town Clerk.
  • 5. Consider amending the 2023 budget, pursuant to NYS Town Law § 112, to transfer $20,550 from contingency (A1990.4) to equipment & capital outlay (A13302.2) for the Edmunds GovTech, Inc. contract, as recommended by the Fiscal Officer.

  • 6. Consider adopting the resolution establishing the standard work day and reporting for NYS retirement for Nicole Ventresca-Cohen and Kevin McDonald, as requested by the Director of Human Resources.

  • 7. Consider appointing James Welsch as Assistant Superintendent of the Water & Wastewater Department.

  • 8. Consider authorizing the Town Clerk and Supervisor to sign the water warrant.

Supervisor's Updates:

  • 1. Appointment of Mary Ellen Johnson as Town Historian

  • 2. Hometown Heroes Banner -- Friday, June 9 at 10am at Tawasentha Park

  • 3. Juneteenth Holiday -- closed Mon., June 19 (Transfer Station closed on Sat., June 17)

  • 4. GPAC's renovation -- Thursday, June 22 at 7pm

 

Town Board Meeting

The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There are 11 items for consideration + an Executive Session of the Town Board:

Agenda

  • Consider accepting the application to rezone a 0.45-acre vacant parcel located at 1854 Western Avenue from Residential-15 to Local Business and referring it to the Planning Board for review, comments, and recommendations, as requested by the Town Planner.
     
  • Consider authorizing the issuance of a request for proposals for the repair and replacement of the clubhouse roof at the Western Turnpike Golf Course.
     
  • Consider awarding the contract for granulated activated carbon to Carbon Activated Corp.
     
  • Consider the following appointments to the Tree Preservation Committee:
    Laura Barry term ending December 31, 2026
    Mary Dornbush term ending December 31, 2026
    William Kidd term ending December 31, 2025
    Ellen Manning term ending December 31, 2025
    Timothy Welch term ending December 31, 2026
     

  • Consider appointing Janet Thayer, Esq as Assistant Town Attorney.
     
  • Consider appointing William Bremigen as Superintendent of the Water & Wastewater Department.
     
  • Consider the following permanent appointments, as requested by the Personnel Assistant:
    Michael Connolly Senior Services Transportation Operator.
    Brandon Shaver Parks and Building Maintenance Person
     

  • Consider approving, under NYS Town Law § 112, proposed modifications to the 2023 adopted budget, as requested by the Fiscal Officer.
     
  • Consider approving "Diamond Lane" as the name for a private lane for a two-lot subdivision from Schoolhouse Road off of Vaughn Road, as requested by the Assessor.
     
  • Consider waiving of the building permit fee for a temporary sign for the First United Methodist Church of Voorheesville, as recommended by the Chief Building & Zoning Inspector.
     
  • Consider authorizing the Town Clerk and Town Supervisor to sign the collector's warrant for the Water Department.

Executive Session

  • Discussion of the employment status of a Town employee

Town Board Meeting

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

Agenda

  • 1. Consider adopting the resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to sign documents for the design and construction of an asphalt bike-pedestrian path on State Route 146 in conjunction with NYS DOT's project to replace the Route 146 bridge over the Normanskill.
     
  • 2. Consider authorizing the Town Supervisor to sign a professional services contract with CHA Consulting, Inc. for the design, engineering, survey, right of way, and construction inspection for the proposed sidewalks projects on Carman Road (Okara Drive to Old State Road) and on East Old State Road (Carman Road to Hillview Drive), as recommended by the Grant Writer.
     
  • 3. Consider authorizing the Town Clerk and Town Supervisor to sign the collector's warrant for the Water Department.
     
  • 4. Consider approving the proposed settlement of the tax certiorari proceeding for the 2019 year brought by Northeastern IP Holdings, LLC, as requested by the Assessor
     
  • 5. Consider approving the proposed agreement, under NYS Highway Law § 284, with the Highway Superintendent for the planned paving of listed roads in 2023.
     
  • 6. Consider approving, pursuant to NYS Town Law § 112, an amendment to the 2023 budget by transferring $104,572.50 from the General Fund to the "Other Econ & Develop" line for the Comprehensive Plan Update, as requested by the Fiscal Officer.

Supervisor's Updates

  • National Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 22 (10am-2pm) @ Guilderland Public Library's auxiliary parking lot
     
  • Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment
    • Guilderland Fire Department (Sat., April 22 from 10am-1pm)
    • McKownville Fire Department (Sat., April 22 & Sun., April 23 from 10am-3pm)