Bethlehem Town public meetings in 2024
32 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting
The Planning Board will conduct public hearings for a proposed accessory apartment in Delmar and a two-lot minor subdivision in Feura Bush. The board will also consider a contractor's yard proposal and an amendment to bury electric lines on North Street.
- Public hearing: Accessory apartment at 3 Catherine St, Delmar
- Public hearing: 2 lot minor subdivision at 51 Martin Dr, Feura Bush
- Possible action: Parkland reservation fee for 51 Martin Dr, Feura Bush
- Discussion: Proposed contractor's yard for dumpsters at 191 River Rd, Glenmont
- Discussion: Amendment to bury electric lines at McCormacks Hollow Sub, North St, Delmar
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting
The board will hold a public hearing on a use variance (24-01000021) submitted by BL Companies for Terminal Properties of NY LLC at 37 Frontage Rd. The board will also consider an adjournment request for this case, a resolution honoring member David Devapradas, and a possible subdivision variance for 51 Martin Dr. Minutes from the Dec 4, 2024 meeting will be approved.
- Public hearing: Pitt Ohio – 37 Frontage Rd, Use Variance 24-01000021
- Adjournment request for Pitt Ohio case to Jan 15 2025
- Resolution recognizing David Devapradas’ service (Jan 13 2016‑Dec 18 2024)
- Possible action on Brooke Lamparello – 51 Martin Dr, Area Variance 24-01000020
- Approval of minutes from Dec 4 2024 meeting
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Board - Regular Meeting
The Planning Board will consider a time extension for a solar project and several residential subdivision and apartment applications. The board will also hold a discussion on special district zoning law and subdivision regulation updates.
- Possible action on a 180-day time extension for a 10.0 MW solar facility at 285 River Rd, Glenmont
- Initial presentation and possible action on a 2-lot minor subdivision at 51 Martin Dr, Feura Bush
- Possible action to schedule a public hearing for an accessory apartment at 3 Catherine St, Delmar
- Possible action on a site plan waiver to convert 2nd floor offices to a 1-bedroom apartment at 230 Delaware Ave, Delmar
- Initial presentation for a proposed contractor's yard for commercial dumpster storage at 191 River Rd, Glenmont
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Town Board - Regular Meeting
At the December 11 regular meeting, the Bethlehem Town Board will consider several personnel appointments, grant acceptances, and contract approvals. The agenda includes authorizing up to $2,201,000 from the General Fund Capital Reserve for the Cherry Avenue (NYS Rte. 140) Multi‑Use Path project, pending a permissive referendum. Additional items involve a $62,758 police officer salary, a $65,000 tennis grant, and a $43,781.11 purchase of a mobile column lift system.
- Appointment of Dominic Paonessa as Police Officer, annual salary $62,758
- Appointment of Robert Wagner as part‑time School Crossing Guard, hourly rate $18.49
- Authorization to use up to $2,201,000 from the General Fund Capital Reserve for the Cherry Avenue Multi‑Use Path project
- Acceptance of the USTA Eastern Tennis Venues Services Grant award of $65,000
- Purchase of a Vehicle Mobile Column Lift System for $43,781.11 through a Federal GSA contract
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Board - Regular Meeting
The Bethlehem Planning Board will hold public hearings for two proposed minor subdivisions and discuss several site plan applications. The meeting also includes the approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Public hearing: Gateway Commerce Center Phase 2 subdivision (1353-1381 River Road)
- Public hearing: Paonessa Subdivision (30 Westphal Dr)
- Initial presentation: Porter Mixed Use conversion (308 Glenmont Rd)
- Initial presentation: Glenmont Plaza expansion (376-406 Feura Bush Rd)
- Approval of September 17, 2024 Planning Board minutes
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Town Board - Regular Meeting
The Bethlehem Town Board will consider several line‑item actions at its November 26 meeting. Items include installing two speed slots on Murray Avenue, appointing Meghan Renich to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and passing a resolution documenting how ARPA funds were spent or committed by Dec. 31, 2024. The board will also authorize 2025 insurance renewals, approve seasonal Parks and Recreation personnel, and accept bench donations valued at $13,062.86.
- Approve installation of two speed slots on Murray Avenue between the Delmar Bypass and Darroch Road
- Appoint Meghan Renich to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending Dec. 31, 2028
- Pass resolution identifying ARPA fund expenditures/commitments by Dec. 31, 2024
- Authorize the supervisor to execute 2025 insurance renewals per Town Purchasing Policy
- Accept bench donations from Friends of Parks and Recreation valued at $13,062.86
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting
The committee will review a proposal for a 15-lot conservation subdivision and a request to establish a dumpster storage facility. These meetings allow developers to receive feedback on zoning, environmental impacts, and infrastructure before full Planning Board review.
- Hamden Woods: Proposed 15 twin home lots on a 26.6-acre conservation subdivision between Elm Ave and Malden Lane
- Hamden Woods: Proposal to dedicate 8.5 acres of open space to the Town and 10.3 acres to an HOA
- 191 River Road: Proposal for a roll-off dumpster storage facility on a 2.07-acre site in Glenmont
- 191 River Road: Plan to store 15-40 dumpsters and two trucks on a 0.54-acre crushed stone area
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting
The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider area variance requests for a new home and an accessory structure. The board will also take possible action on a resolution for a rear yard deck.
- Area Variance 24-01000019: Proposed accessory structure at 312 Kenwood Ave (Mark Platel)
- Area Variance 24-01000020: Proposed single family dwelling at 51 Martin Dr (Brooke Lamparello)
- Area Variance 24-01000018: Possible action on resolution for proposed deck at 312 Farmington CT (Julie Francis)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board - Regular Meeting
The Bethlehem Town Board will adopt the 2025 Annual Budget and consider several financial resolutions, including a $390,600 allocation for the Stabilization of the Heath Farm Barn project. It will also schedule a public hearing on the 2025 Public Housing Authority Plan for Section 8 vouchers and review a $264,800 purchase of a leaf‑vacuum unit. Additional items include appointing a new member to the Industrial Development Agency and authorizing a cybersecurity agreement with CrowdStrike.
- Adoption of the 2025 Annual Budget for the Town of Bethlehem
- Resolution authorizing up to $390,600 from the General Fund Capital Reserve for the Stabilization of the Heath Farm Barn project
- Purchase approval of a 30‑yard chassis‑mounted leaf vacuum unit for $264,800
- Request to schedule a public hearing on Jan 22 2025 for the Public Housing Authority Plan (Section 8 vouchers)
- Appointment of Jahkeen Hoke to fill a vacancy on the Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Board - Regular Meeting
The Planning Board will consider several pending projects, including a possible SEQR classification for a Verizon Wireless telecommunications facility and a 114‑ft cell tower at 578 Feura Bush Road. Action items include updates and possible approvals for a vehicle processing center, a multifamily development, and a subdivision amendment. The board will also continue discussion of the draft zoning law and map at the next meeting.
- Verizon Wireless Telecommunications Facility at 578 Feura Bush Rd, Glenmont – initial presentation and possible SEQR classification action for a 114‑ft cell tower (Site Plan & Special Use Permit 24-00100004)
- Diversified Automotive, Inc. – possible action on SEQR Negative Declaration for a proposed Operations and Vehicle Processing Center at 288‑296 Creble Road, Selkirk (Site Plan Application 23-00100010)
- Diversified Automotive, Inc. – possible action on Site Plan Approval (SPA 335) for the same Operations and Vehicle Processing Center (Site Plan Application 23-00100010)
- Jericho Acres, LLC – possible action on SEQR Negative Declaration for a proposed multifamily development of 9 buildings (35 units) at 66 Jericho Rd, Selkirk (Site Plan Application 23-00100008)
- Brookhill Village Subdivision amendment – update on a proposed amendment to allow construction on 2 lots (Subdivision Amendment Application 21-01200001)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing for a rear-yard deck and discuss a fence variance. The board will also review applications for accessory structures and internal signage.
- Public Hearing: Rear-yard deck at 31 Farmington Ct
- Discussion: 6' high fence at 1 Bethlehem CT
- Review: Accessory structure at 312 Kenwood Ave
- Review: Internal sign at 589 Russell Road
- Review: Minutes from October 16, 2024
Town Board - Regular Meeting
The Bethlehem Town Board will present the 2025 Preliminary Budget and request a public hearing on it. The board will also approve minutes from the October 9 meeting and consider line‑item actions, including appointing part‑time pool clerks and granting permanent and temporary easements to Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation at 40 Center Lane.
- 2025 Preliminary Budget Presentation
- Public hearing request for the 2025 Preliminary Budget on Oct 23, 2024
- Appointment of Cythnia Carter, Barbara Ireland, and Michelle Martone as part‑time pool clerks
- Permanent easement for Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. at 40 Center Lane, Tax Parcel ID 86.16‑1‑10
- Temporary easement for Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. at 40 Center Lane and authorization for the Supervisor to sign a Temporary Use Agreement
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting
The Development Planning Committee will review a sketch plan for renovating an existing truck terminal at 37 Frontage Road in Glenmont. The project involves demolishing a short terminal section and a maintenance shop, renovating the main building, and adding a new maintenance area and fuel island.
- Sketch plan review for Pitt Ohio truck terminal renovation
- Proposed demolition of short terminal section and maintenance shop
- Construction of new vehicle maintenance area and fuel island
- Site rehabilitation including new pavement, fencing, and stormwater management
- Project located at 37 Frontage Road, Glenmont, NY 12077
Planning Board - Regular Meeting
The Planning Board will meet to discuss updates to the Zoning Law and Sub Regulations, specifically focusing on the Proposed Zoning District Map. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the September 3, 2024 meeting.
- Discussion on Proposed Zoning District Map (Zoning Law & Sub Regulation Updates Discussion #14)
- Approval of minutes from September 3, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Town Board - Regular Meeting
The Bethlehem Town Board will consider appointing an Outreach Worker, approving seasonal Parks staff, and authorizing several grant and contract actions. Key decisions include a $203,888 contract for the CSX Jack and Bore Clapper Road project, a $38,580 police traffic services grant, and a $19,000 Albany County grant. The board will also vote on budget transfers, re‑levying delinquent water and sewer rents, and setting a public hearing for the 2025 preliminary budget.
- Approve award of the CSX Jack and Bore Clapper Road Contract to JAT Construction for $203,888
- Authorize the Supervisor to sign a contract for a $38,580 Police Traffic Services grant from the NY State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee
- Authorize the Supervisor to sign an MOU with Albany County for a $19,000 grant
- Approve re‑levy of delinquent water and sewer rents to be added to 2025 property tax bills
- Approve budget transfers/modifications to the 2024 Adopted Budget
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Board - Regular Meeting
The Planning Board will hear updates and presentations on three pending site‑plan applications: a 3‑story, 90‑unit senior housing project at 152 Rockefeller Road; proposed facade changes for the Dunkin’ Donuts at 232 Delaware Avenue; and amendments to the 5 MW solar farm on South Albany Road. Public comments are limited to 3‑5 minutes per speaker. The board will consider these items for future action.
- 152 Rockefeller Rd – 3‑story senior housing with 90 units and related parking (Site Plan Application 23-00100012)
- 232 Delaware Ave – Dunkin’ Donuts facade changes under Special Use Permit #43 (Site Plan Amendment Application 24-01500003)
- 354 South Albany Rd – Amendment to SPA 301 for a 5 MW ground‑mounted solar PV facility on 48 acres (Site Plan Amendment Application 20-01400001)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board - Regular Meeting
The Board will vote on appointing Allana Scutt as Telecommunicator at an annual salary of $49,031. It will approve seasonal Parks & Recreation personnel, award a textile‑collection contract to American Clothing Recycling Company, and adopt a rate change for large mattresses at the town Transfer Station. The Board will also adopt a resolution to apply for the JCAP Grant and present the 2025 tentative budget.
- Appointment of Allana Scutt as Telecommunicator – annual salary $49,031
- Award of textile collection contract to American Clothing Recycling Company
- Rate change for larger mattresses at the Transfer Station due to disposal costs
- Adoption of resolution to apply for the JCAP Grant Application 2024‑2025
- Presentation of the 2025 Tentative Budget
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting
The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals will hear public comments on four pending applications. Applicants include Elmwood Park Fire District for an internal lit sign at 589 Russell Rd, Jesse Pafundi for an 8‑foot fence at 19 Pine St, Young/Sommer LLC for a monopole at 578 Feura Bush Rd, and Community Power Group for a time extension at 678 Route 9W. The board will consider whether each proposal complies with town zoning code articles VI, 128‑47, 128‑59, 128‑61, and 128‑99.
- Public hearing: Elmwood Park Fire District – internal lit sign, 589 Russell Rd (exceeds allowed square footage, Article VI, 128‑59)
- Public hearing: Jesse Pafundi – 8' high fence, 19 Pine St (does not meet Article VI, 128‑47, case 24‑01000012)
- Public hearing: Young/Sommer LLC for Elsmere Fire District – monopole, 578 Feura Bush Rd (non‑conforming, Articles VI, 128‑61, 128‑47, 128‑99)
- Public hearing: Community Power Group – time extension request, 678 Route 9W (case 22‑010013)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Board - Regular Meeting
The Planning Board is reviewing proposed updates to zoning laws and subdivision regulations. The discussion focuses on draft guidelines for residential infill and a new article regarding greenspace, parkland, and natural resource conservation.
- Draft Article 33: Greenspace, Parkland, & Natural Resource Conservation
- Proposed open space requirements by district (e.g., 70% for Core Residential, 15% for Traditional Hamlet)
- Draft residential design guidelines for Article 30
- Proposed land reservation requirements for public parks based on dwelling unit type (1,300 to 1,800 sf per unit)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board - Regular Meeting
The Town Board will discuss the Tentative Capital Plan for 2025-2029 and consider several personnel appointments. The board is also reviewing a conservation easement boundary amendment for a property in Selkirk.
- Presentation of the Tentative Capital Plan for 2025-2029
- Proposed appointment of Daniel Bolke as Deputy Commissioner of Public Works
- Proposed appointment of Patricia Hertz as Clerk I-PT at $18.49 per hour
- Proposed appointment of Mark Kissinger to the Zoning Board of Appeals
- Conservation easement boundary amendment for Thomas Evans at 177 Barent Winne Road
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting
The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four pending applications, including a signage variance for Citizens Bank at 164 Delaware Avenue and an entryway variance for 32 Dunwoodie Road. The board will also consider a fence variance for 19 Pine Street and another signage request for 345 Delaware Avenue. In addition, the board will set a public hearing for a 180‑day time‑extension request by Community Power Group for the Route 9W solar project.
- Public hearing for Stella Cheruvathur – 32 Dunwoodie Rd entryway variance (Article XIII, Section 128-100)
- Public hearing for Ray Sign Company on behalf of Delaware Plaza LLC / Citizens Bank – 164 Delaware Ave signage variance (Article VI, Section 128-59)
- Public hearing for Jesse Pafundi – 19 Pine St 8' fence variance (Article VI, Section 128-47)
- Public hearing for Jeff Young – 345 Delaware Ave signage variance (Article VI, Section 128-59 D (2))
- Set public hearing for a 180‑day time‑extension request by Community Power Group – 678 Route 9W
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Board - Regular Meeting
The Bethlehem Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings and consider two 90-day time extensions for a previously approved subdivision of 50 residential lots. The board will also receive an update on a proposed residential development.
- Minutes approval for June, July, and August 2024
- Possible action on two 90-day time extensions for 50-lot subdivision (SUB 291 CF)
- Project update for Wiggand & Grady Conservation Subdivision (53 single-family, 20 two-family, 6 triplex, 20 multi-family lots)
- Discussion on non-residential design standards and parking regulations
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Town Board - Regular Meeting
The Bethlehem Town Board will approve several personnel appointments, accept a $54 donation, and consider a $99,000 law‑enforcement grant and a $17,370 contract for three Dodge Chargers. Public hearings are scheduled for a conservation easement amendment and for speed humps on Murray Avenue.
- Public hearing to amend a conservation easement on parcels 122.00-2-10.1 and 122.00-2-11 for 177 Barent Winne Road
- Public hearing to solicit comment on speed humps/slots along Murray Avenue between Delmar Bypass (NY‑32) and Darroch Road
- Acceptance of a $54 donation from Gail Alter Sacco to the Farms and Forests Capital Reserve Fund
- Acceptance of $99,000 grant from New York State DCJS Law Enforcement Equipment Grant Program
- Award of $17,370 contract to LaRosa’s Automotive for three Dodge Chargers for the police fleet
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board - Regular Meeting
The Bethlehem Town Board will vote on adding a ban on gratuities to the Town Ethics Code. It will also consider a part‑time telecommunicator appointment at $23.57 per hour, budget transfers for the 2024 adopted budget, a $9,301 purchase of a CAM SUPERLINE 7 trailer, and a conservation easement amendment for 177 Barent Winne Road. Additional items include a traffic‑calming proposal for Murray Avenue and scheduling public hearings for the easement amendment and speed‑hump installation.
- Appointment of Joanna Nunziato as part‑time Telecommunicator at $23.57 hourly rate
- Budget transfers/modifications to the 2024 Adopted Budget as requested by the Comptroller
- Purchase of a CAM SUPERLINE 7 trailer for the Parks and Recreation Department, not to exceed $9,301.00
- Conservation easement amendment request for 177 Barent Winne Road (tax parcels 122.00‑2‑10.1 and 122.00‑2‑11)
- Adoption of Local Law 4 of 2024 banning gratuities in the Town Code, Chapter 16, Code of Ethics
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting
The Town Board will discuss installing speed humps and slots on Murray Avenue and a ban on gratuities in the Town Code of Ethics. The board is also reviewing a conservation easement amendment and various personnel and equipment requests.
- Proposed installation of speed humps/slots on Murray Avenue between Delmar Bypass and Darroch Road
- Adoption of Local Law 4 of 2024 to ban gratuities in the Town Code of Ethics
- Purchase of a CAM SUPERLINE 7 trailer for Parks and Recreation not to exceed $9,301.00
- Proposed conservation easement boundary change for Thomas Evans at 177 Barent Winne Road
- Appointment of Joanna Nunziato as part-time Telecommunicator at $23.57 per hour
Planning Board - Regular Meeting
The Board will review and possibly act on a SEQR determination of significance and a negative declaration, as well as a site‑plan approval, for the Selkirk Fire District Headquarters at 1160 Route 9W. It will also consider SEQR classification and site‑plan approval for an agricultural chicken use at 4 Haddington Lane, Delmar. A presentation will be given on a proposed two‑story building addition and four parking spaces for DJK Holdings Advantage Tree Service at 772 Delaware Ave, Delmar. The meeting includes a discussion of Zoning Law and Sub‑Regulation updates (Design Development Standards).
- Selkirk Fire District Headquarters, 1160 Route 9W – SEQR determination of significance & negative declaration (Site Plan Application 23-00100005)
- Selkirk Fire District Headquarters, 1160 Route 9W – Site Plan Approval (SPA 333) (Site Plan Application 23-00100005)
- Miele, 4 Haddington Lane, Delmar – Agricultural use (chickens) SEQR classification & negative declaration (Site Plan Application 24-00100001)
- Miele, 4 Haddington Lane, Delmar – Site Plan Approval (SPA 334) (Site Plan Application 24-00100001)
- DJK Holdings LLC dba Advantage Tree Service, 772 Delaware Ave, Delmar – Proposed 2‑story building addition and 4 parking spaces (Site Plan Amendment Application 24-01500002)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Town Board - Regular Meeting
The Bethlehem Town Board will vote on several items, including the appointment of Zoie Libertucci as Telecommunicator at an annual salary of $49,031. It will also authorize three separate $115,000 agreements—supplemental engineering services, ARPA funding, and a NYSDOT supplemental funding agreement—for the Delaware Avenue Complete Streets Project. Additional actions include accepting a $50,000 Nature Conservancy grant, adopting Local Law 3 to extend term lengths for certain officials, and adopting a public‑comment policy.
- Approve appointment of Zoie Libertucci as Telecommunicator ($49,031 salary)
- Authorize $115,000 supplemental engineering/consultant agreement for Delaware Avenue Complete Streets
- Authorize up to $115,000 ARPA funding for Delaware Avenue Complete Streets
- Authorize $115,000 NYSDOT supplemental state/local funding agreement for Delaware Avenue Complete Streets
- Accept $50,000 grant from The Nature Conservancy for the Historic Heath Farm Initiative
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Development Planning Committee - Regular Meeting
The Development Planning Committee will consider two sketch‑plan applications. One proposes three warehouse buildings totaling 15,300 sf at 225 River Road in the Rural Light Industrial zone. The other proposes a 3.5 MW solar farm on about 24 acres off Lasher Road in the Rural zone. The committee will review site layout, access, utility upgrades, and zoning compliance before forwarding the projects to the Planning Board for full review.
- Three warehouse buildings (3,800 sf, 4,000 sf, 7,500 sf) totaling 15,300 sf at 225 River Road (Tax map 98.01‑3‑4.1) in Rural Light Industrial zoning
- One‑way driveway access from River Road (NYS 144) and exit to Glenmont Road (NYS 32)
- On‑site septic system and connection to existing water line for the warehouse project
- 3.5 MW solar farm (~24.4 acre) off Lasher Road (Tax maps 121.00‑2‑19 & 109.00‑4‑1.1) in Rural zoning
- Ground‑mounted photovoltaic panels, gravel access road, utility upgrades, and perimeter fencing for the solar project
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting
The Bethlehem Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three applications: a new entryway at 32 Dunwoodie Rd, signage at 164 Delaware Ave for Delaware Plaza LLC/Citizens Bank, and signage at 345 Delaware Ave for Jeff Young. The board will also consider a fence application at 19 Pine St submitted by Jesse Pafundi. A resolution will be adopted granting an area variance for Efros Orthodontics to install a freestanding sign at 214 Delaware Ave with an eight‑foot setback instead of the required ten feet.
- Public hearing: entryway proposal at 32 Dunwoodie Rd (Stella Cheruvathur)
- Public hearing: signage for Delaware Plaza LLC/Citizens Bank at 164 Delaware Ave (Ray Sign Company)
- Public hearing: signage at 345 Delaware Ave (Jeff Young)
- Application review: 8‑ft fence request at 19 Pine St (Jesse Pafundi)
- Resolution: variance granted for Efros Orthodontics sign at 214 Delaware Ave
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Board - Regular Meeting
The Bethlehem Planning Board will consider approving a 960-square-foot accessory apartment at 16 North Street and a 10.0 MW solar facility at 285 River Road. The board will also review a site plan amendment for a patio at 333 Delaware Ave and a time extension for an offshore wind tower manufacturing facility.
- Meyer Accessory Apartment, 16 & 16A North Street, Delmar (SUP 74, SPA 331)
- Carson Power 10.0 MW Solar Facility, 285 River Rd, Glenmont (SUP 75, SPA 332)
- 335 Delaware LLC Patio Amendment, 333 Delaware Ave, Delmar (SPA 143 A4)
- Albany Port District Commission Offshore Wind Tower Manufacturing Time Extension (SPA 304)
- Meyer Accessory Apartment SEQR Classification and Negative Declaration
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board - Special Meeting
The Bethlehem Planning Board will consider applications for a 10.0 MW solar facility on River Road. The meeting also includes reviews for an accessory apartment on North Street and a patio amendment on Delaware Avenue. Additionally, the board may act on a time extension for an industrial site plan in Glenmont.
- 10.0 MW Solar Facility at 285 River Rd, Glenmont
- Accessory Apartment project at 16 & 16A North Street, Delmar
- Site Plan Amendment for a proposed patio at 333 Delaware Ave, Delmar
- Time extension for offshore wind tower manufacturing facility site plan
Town Board - Regular Meeting
The Town Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed law to increase the terms of office for the Supervisor, Highway Superintendent, and Town Clerk from two to four years. The board is also reviewing grant agreements for park improvements and police technology upgrades.
- Proposed local law to increase terms of office from 2 to 4 years
- $50,000 grant for 10 pickleball courts at Elm Avenue Park
- $746,642.00 NYS DCJS Law Enforcement Technology grant acceptance
- $560,000.00 purchase of radio consoles for the Communications Center
- Proposed local law to add a ban on gratuities to the Town Ethics Code