Town Board Meeting

Town Board Meeting

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.

Town Board Meeting

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.

Town Board Meeting

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

 

 

Town Board Meeting

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

 

Town Board Meeting

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.

Town Board Meeting

The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There are 7 items on the agenda, including the following:

  • Consider authorizing, pursuant to NYS Town Law §65, the Town Attorney to commence an action or special proceeding in State Supreme Court to remedy violations of the zoning code, fire and maintenance code, and building code for property located at 1434 Western Avenue (Tax Map No. 52.20-4-8).
     
  • Consider accepting the Conservation Advisory Committee's 2021 Report and authorizing its filing with the Commissioner of NYS Department of Environmental Conservation pursuant to NYS General Municipal Law §239-x.
     
  • Consider the permanent appointment of Michael Gilmore to the position of part-time Emergency Medical Technician.
     
  • Consider the provisional appointment of Kaitlin Culpepper to the position of telecommunicator in the Police Department.
     
  • Consider waiving the building fee relating to fire damage at 8 Jani Lane as recommended by the Chief Building & Zoning Inspector.
     
  • Consider adopting a resolution regarding the funding of the proposed sidewalk on Western Avenue from Devonshire Drive to Mercy Care Lane as requested by State DOT.
     
  • Consider authorizing the Transfer Station to solicit bids for grinding and removing yard waste as recommended by the Transfer Station Foreman.
     

Town Board Meeting

The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here and shall include the swearing-in ceremony of newly-elected Town Board Members Christine Napierski and Amanda Beedle; the Organizational Agenda shall include 16 items; the Regular Agenda shall include 3 items.

Organizational Agenda:

  • 1. Consider approving Schedule A's listing of appointments and authorizing the Town Supervisor to make provisional appointments.
  • 2. Consider adopting Schedule B's meeting schedules for 2022 for the Town Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Advisory Council, and Industrial Development Agency.
  • 3. Consider adopting Schedule C's designation of Fire Wardens, Fire Investigation Team, and Fire Inspectors for 2022.
  • 4. Consider adopting Schedule D's designation of Town Board members and officials as liaisons for 2022.
  • 5. Consider approving Schedule E's 2022 holiday schedule for the Transfer Station.
  • 6. Consider approving Schedule F's holiday schedule for non-union employees (except Transfer Station). The holiday schedule of union employees is per collective bargaining agreements.
  • 7. Consider authorizing the use of 2022 IRS approved mileage rates for reimbursing Town employees when authorized to use private vehicles on Town business.
  • 8. Consider authorizing 2022 vendor overtime rates for the Police Department as recommended by the Town Comptroller.
  • 9. Consider designating Adirondack Mountain Engineering, PC; Barton & Loguidice, DPC, Boswell Engineering; CHA Consulting, Inc; Creighton Manning; Delaware Engineering, DPC; Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.; Insite Northeast Engineering & Land Surveying, P.C.; Lansing Engineering, PC; and Spectra Environmental Group, Inc. as Town-designated engineers.
  • 10. Consider designating First National Bank of Scotia, Key Bank, Citizens Bank, Pioneer Commercial Bank, NBT Bank and M&T Bank as the Town's official depositories.
  • 11. Consider authorizing the Town Supervisor and Town Comptroller to invest Certificates of Deposit in designated official depositories with a third party holding the securities.
  • 12. Consider authorizing the Town Supervisor and Town Comptroller to sign checks for the Town.
  • 13. Consider designating the Town Supervisor as Affirmative Action Officer.
  • 14. Consider designating the Town Supervisor as Emergency Response Officer.
  • 15. Consider adopting the list of Town officers and employees who are required to file an annual statement of disclosure under the Town's Ethics Law ("Exhibit A").
  • 16. Consider designating The Altamont Enterprise and Times Union as the Town's official newspapers.

Regular Agenda

  • 1. Consider approving the minutes of the Board's December 16, 2021 meeting.
  • 2. Consider the promotion of Dominick Padilla from part-time EMT to full-time Paramedic.
  • 3. Consider waiving the building fee for improvements at 12 Ableman Avenue owned by the McKownville Methodist Church.

Town Board Meeting

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

  • 1. Consider approving the re-levying of past due 2020/2021 water bills on the 2022 property tax bills as requested by the Town Clerk.
     
  • 2. Consider the following permanent appointments: • Daniel Ciccarelli - Water Department laborer • Stephen Lord - EMS Department medic.
     
  • 3. Consider designating the Town Supervisor as the Town's delegate for the annual meeting of the Association of Towns of the State of New York.
     
  • 4. Consider extending the moratorium of digital programmable signs to March 18, 2022.
     
  • 5. Consider approving end-year amendments and transfers to the 2021 Town budget as recommended by the Fiscal Officer.
     
  • 6. Consider scheduling the Town Board's 2022 organizational meeting for January 4, 2022 at 7pm.

Town Board Meeting (Noontime)

The agenda for this meeting of the Town Board can be found here. There is a Public Hearing + 3 items for consideration.

 

 

  • Public Hearing at 12pm Consider authorizing an increase and improvement to the water district under Town Law §202-b based on Delaware Engineering, D.P.C.'s engineering report for the proposed action relating to the application under the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIAA) and funding to install a greensand filtration system at the Town's drinking water wells.
     
  • 1. Consider adopting Resolution No. 14 of 2021 which states that the Town Board is lead agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Action, that the proposed action is a Type I action, and issuing a determination of significance.
     
  • 2. Consider adopting Resolution No. 16 of 2021 which approves the increase and improvement to the water district under Town Law §202-b based on Delaware Engineering, D.P.C.'s engineering report.
     
  • 3. Consider adopting Resolution No. 17 of 2021 which authorizes the submission of the WIIA application.