Colonie, NY

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council will hold its regular meeting to discuss updates on the Colonie Mohawk River Park Boat Launch Grant, a tour of the Shaker Composting site, and a fall cleanup of the Town Hall pond. No project comments or non-agenda items are scheduled.

• Colonie Mohawk River Park Boat Launch Grant update
• Shaker Composting site tour
• Fall Town Hall pond clean up

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council is meeting for regular business, including updates on a grant for the Colonie Mohawk River Park Boat Launch, a tour of the Shaker Composting site, and a fall cleanup of the Town Hall pond. No project comments or non-agenda items are scheduled. The next meeting is set for September 20, 2026.

• Colonie Mohawk River Park Boat Launch Grant update
• Shaker Composting site tour
• Fall Town Hall pond clean up

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is considering a $1.36 million project to replace two 5,000-gallon diesel fuel underground storage tanks with one 10,000-gallon tank at the Mohawk View Water Treatment Plant, and has scheduled a public hearing on the matter. The board will also vote on several contracts and appointments, including a $270,111 sewer repair contract with ANJO Construction, Ltd., a $26,500 engineering agreement with Tighe & Bond for clarifier rehabilitation study, and a $117,056 change order for HVAC upgrades at EMS Station 3. Additionally, the board will consider provisional appointment of a new Building Department Director at $99,224 annually and other personnel appointments.

• Public hearing scheduled for $1,360,952 High Lift Generator Underground Diesel Storage Tanks Replacement Project at Mohawk View Water Treatment Plant
• Award of $270,111 contract to ANJO Construction, Ltd. for 2026 Sewer Repair Program covering 12 locations
• Change Order No. 2 for $117,056 to Essential Constructs, LLC for HVAC repairs and upgrades at EMS Station 3
• Provisional appointment of Steven J. Iarossi as Building Department Director at $99,224/year
• Award of $26,500 engineering agreement to Tighe & Bond for Clarifier Rehabilitation Project Study Update at Mohawk View Water Pollution Control Plant

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for four new applications. One key item involves a request for a variance to build a 600-square-foot accessory structure in a front yard, which is currently prohibited by town law.

• 2 Hills Road: Appeal by Matthew Christensen for a 600-square-foot accessory structure (2-car garage) in the front yard
• 11 Corning Street: New hearing for Mark Beliveau
• 24 Archibald Street: New hearing for St. Basil’s Russian Orthodox Church
• 713 Troy Schenectady Road: New hearing for Rehabilitation Support Services

Sign Review Board (SRB) - Regular Meeting

The Sign Review Board will hear appeals from two applicants whose sign permits were denied by the Building Department Director. The board will determine if the proposed signs meet Town of Colonie Land Use Law requirements regarding size and setbacks.

• Appeal for 678 Troy Schenectady Road (Vital Sign & Graphics Co, Inc./Latham Gateway) regarding a 24-square-foot primary commercial complex identification sign
• Appeal for 1306 Central Avenue (Bo Construction/Cuci Burger) regarding a 19-square-foot freestanding sign modification
• Appeal for 1306 Central Avenue (Bo Construction/Cuci Burger) regarding a 41-square-foot wall sign

The Sign Review Board approved a 19-square-foot freestanding sign for Bo Construction (Cuci Burger) at 1306 Central Avenue, and conditionally approved a 41-square-foot wall sign provided it does not exceed 22 square feet. The board also adjourned the public hearing for Vital Sign & Graphics Co, Inc. (Latham Gateway) at 678 Troy Schenectady Road to the August 18, 2026 meeting. Minutes from the July 21, 2026 meeting were deferred.

• Approved 19-sq-ft freestanding sign for Cuci Burger (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved 41-sq-ft wall sign for Cuci Burger, max 22 sq ft (unanimous)
• Adjourned Latham Gateway hearing to Aug 18, 2026 (unanimous)
• Deferred review of July 21 minutes to Aug 18, 2026

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider concept approval for a Planned Development District (PDD) at 33-45 Forts Ferry Road. The proposal includes four senior apartment buildings with 38 units, a community room, and parking garages. The site is currently zoned Office Residential (OR).

• 33-45 Forts Ferry Road – The Summit at Forts Ferry PDD: 38 senior apartments, community room, and parking garages
• Applicant: Forts Ferry Road Development LLC, represented by EP Land Services LLC
• Site zoned Office Residential (OR); lots proposed for consolidation
• Planning Board to consider concept approval (PL-25-00314)
• Public hearing scheduled as part of the meeting

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board considered and approved multiple resolutions including personnel appointments, bidding authorizations, contract awards, and insurance binding. Notable actions include a $217,576 insurance policy, a $20,829 EMS airway equipment contract, and a $50,000 dock leveler replacement. The board also declared surplus road millings for auction.

• Appointment of Daniel P. Crowley as Building Maintenance Technician at $70,470/year
• Appointment of Travis M. Sperry as Sewer Maintenance Worker Trainee at $24.91/hour
• Authorization to seek bids for contract plowing and trucking services for DPW
• Award of EMS airway equipment contract to Bound Tree Medical, LLC for $20,829.20
• Authorization to bind insurance coverage with Federal Insurance and Travelers for $217,576.05

The Town Board unanimously adopted several resolutions regarding public works, emergency services, and personnel. Key actions included authorizing bids for snow plowing and water plant equipment, as well as awarding contracts for EMS equipment and water district supplies.

• Approved personnel appointments for Daniel J. Crowley, Travis M. Sperry, and Dara M. Suler (Unanimous)
• Approved provisional appointment of employees under NY HELPS Program (Unanimous)
• Authorized bids for DPW contract plowing and trucking services (Unanimous)
• Authorized bids for a new primary sludge pump at Mohawk View Water Pollution Control Plant (Unanimous)
• Authorized public auction of surplus Highway Road Millings (Unanimous)
• Awarded EMS airway equipment contract to Bound Tree Medical, LLC (Unanimous)
• Authorized property and casualty liability insurance policies via Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Authorized cloud-based contact synchronization agreement with ContactZilla for Department of Emergency Services (Unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board will hold a public hearing and then consider three regular‑business items. Item (a) is a waiver request to reduce landscaped island requirements by 1,364 sq ft at the Islamic Community Center on 10 South Family Drive. Item (b) is a sketch‑plan review of a proposed 10,650 sq ft retail addition at 33‑37 Warehouse Row. Item (c) is a concept‑acceptance review for a 124‑space parking expansion at the Lia Toyota dealership on 2120 Central Avenue.

• Waiver request for 1,364 sq ft reduction of landscaped islands, Islamic Community Center, 10 South Family Drive (PL‑22‑00020)
• Sketch‑plan review of 10,650 sq ft retail addition at 33‑37 Warehouse Row (Industrial zone) (PL‑26‑00169)
• Concept acceptance for 124‑space parking expansion at Lia Toyota, 2120 Central Avenue (Commercial Office Residential zone) (PL‑26‑00103)

The Board approved a concept plan for a 124-space parking expansion at 2120 Central Avenue. Other projects involving the Islamic Community Center and Old Brick Retail were discussed, but no final decisions were recorded for those items.

• Granted Concept Acceptance for Lia Toyota parking expansion of 124 spaces (Unanimous)

Sign Review Board (SRB) - Regular Meeting

The Sign Review Board will hold public hearings to consider appeals from businesses whose sign permit applications were denied by the Building Department Director. The board will review whether the proposed signs meet local land use laws regarding size and placement.

• Appeal for a 51.28-square-foot additional wall sign at 79 Wolf Road (Trader Joe’s)
• Appeal for a 46.75-square-foot freestanding sign at 399 Albany Shaker Road (Dazed Cannabis)
• Hearing for Vital Sign & Graphics Co, Inc. regarding 678 Troy Schenectady Road (Latham Gateway)

The Sign Review Board approved a special exception for an additional 51.28-square-foot wall sign at Trader Joe's, 79 Wolf Road, overruling the Building Department's denial. The board also adjourned public hearings for Dazed Cannabis at 399 Albany Shaker Road and Latham Gateway at 678 Troy Schenectady Road to future meetings. Meeting minutes from July 7 were approved unanimously.

• Approved special exception for additional wall sign at Trader Joe's, 79 Wolf Road (unanimous)
• Adjourned Dazed Cannabis sign hearing to August 18, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned Latham Gateway sign hearing to August 4, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved July 7, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will consider a landscaping waiver for the Islamic Community Center and review plans for a retail addition and dealership parking expansion. The meeting includes a public hearing and a report from the Planning Department.

• Islamic Community Center (10 South Family Drive): Request for a 1,364 square-foot reduction in required landscaped islands
• Old Brick Retail Addition (33-37 Warehouse Row): Sketch plan review for a 10,650 square-foot addition
• 2120 Central Avenue: Concept acceptance for a 124-space parking expansion at Lia Toyota

The Planning Board approved the concept for a 124-space parking expansion at 2120 Central Avenue. Other projects, including a retail addition at 33-37 Warehouse Row and a landscaping waiver for the Islamic Community Center, remained under review with requests for additional documentation.

• Granted Concept Acceptance for Lia Toyota parking expansion at 2120 Central Avenue (Unanimous)

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Council will recap invasive species removal and discuss mechanical equipment procurement for the Colonie Mohawk River Park Boat Launch. Members will also review upcoming project comments for Forts Ferry Road and Loudon Road.

• Colonie Mohawk River Park Boat Launch maintenance equipment discussion
• 33 & 45 Forts Ferry Road - Summit at Forts Ferry PDD comments
• 1129 Loudon Road - Sharifipour Apartments & Storage Redevelopment comments

The Council reviewed strategies for invasive species removal and discussed a DEC grant for the Mohawk River Park Boat launch. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council is meeting to discuss invasive species removal and a boat launch grant. The body will also review two upcoming redevelopment projects for comment.

• Town Hall invasive species removal recap
• Colonie Mohawk River Park Boat Launch Grant mechanical equipment procurement
• Comments for 33 & 45 Forts Ferry Road - Summit at Forts Ferry PDD
• Comments for 1129 Loudon Road - Sharifipour Apartments & Storage Redevelopment

The meeting consisted of discussions regarding invasive species removal, a boat launch grant, and upcoming project comments. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is deciding on several personnel appointments and inter-municipal agreements for school resource officers. The board is also adopting a new fee schedule for the Emergency Medical Services Department and authorizing bids for town infrastructure projects.

• Agreements for School Resource Officers with Capital Region BOCES ($90,655), North Colonie Central School District ($79,990), and South Colonie Central School District ($79,990)
• Adoption of a new Fee Schedule for the Emergency Medical Services Department effective July 10, 2026
• Contract with Collar City Concrete, LLC for sidewalk installation at Mohawk View Water Treatment Plant not to exceed $6,500.00
• Sewer Benefit Assessment refund of $5,008.98 to CIDC Colonie IV LLC for 886 Watervliet Shaker Road
• Authorization to advertise for bids for the boiler replacement project at Memorial Town Hall

The Town Board approved several personnel actions and various service agreements. Decisions included authorizing school resource officers, water treatment plant repairs, and a sewer assessment refund.

• Adopted Danielle M. Hubbard resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted Christopher P. McCumber resolution (6-0)
• Adopted Christopher P. Hipwell resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted Corine Jubrey resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted new EMS Department Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Authorized bids for Memorial Town Hall boiler replacement (unanimous)
• Authorized Capital Region BOCES School Resource Officer agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized North Colonie Central School District School Resource Officer agreement (unanimous)

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board approved a new fee schedule for Emergency Medical Services, rescinding all prior schedules. It also authorized agreements with Capital Region BOCES and three school districts to provide Town Police Officers as School Resource Officers for the 2026-2027 school year, with reimbursements totaling over $250,000. Other actions include new hires, a boiler replacement project at Memorial Town Hall, and a refund for a sewer assessment error.

• New Emergency Medical Services fee schedule adopted effective July 10, 2026
• Authorized agreement with Capital Region BOCES for a School Resource Officer at $90,655 (85% of Step 6 salary)
• Authorized agreements with North and South Colonie Central School Districts for SROs at $79,990 each
• Authorized bidding for boiler replacement at Memorial Town Hall
• Refund of $5,008.98 to CIDC Colonie IV LLC for corrected sewer assessment at 886 Watervliet Shaker Road

The Town Board adopted a new fee schedule for the Emergency Medical Services Department. Other actions included authorizing school resource officers, water plant repairs, and various personnel resolutions.

• Adopted Danielle M. Hubbard resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted Christopher P. McCumber resolution (6-0)
• Adopted Christopher P. Hipwell resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted Corine Jubrey resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted new EMS Department fee schedule for 2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized bids for Memorial Town Hall boiler replacement (unanimous)
• Authorized Capital Region BOCES School Resource Officer agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized North Colonie Central School District School Resource Officer agreement (unanimous)

Sign Review Board (SRB) - Regular Meeting

The Sign Review Board will hold public hearings on two new sign applications at its July 7, 2026 meeting. The primary item is an appeal by AJ Sign Company (Mabey's Self Storage) for a 67.48-square-foot wall sign at 344 New Karner Road, which was denied because its 35-foot height exceeds the 20-foot maximum. A second hearing for a sign at 602 Loudon Road (Five Guys) is also scheduled, but no details are provided in the agenda.

• Appeal hearing for 67.48 sq ft wall sign at 344 New Karner Road (Mabey's Self Storage) — height variance from 20 ft to 35 ft
• New hearing for sign permit at 602 Loudon Road (Five Guys) — no additional details in agenda
• Previous meeting approved 1 sq ft projecting sign for Jetset Pilates at 664 Loudon Road
• Previous meeting adjourned hearing for Keeler Mini sign at 1111 Troy Schenectady Road

The Town of Colonie Sign Review Board denied a special exception for a 67.48-square-foot wall sign at 344 New Karner Road (Mabey's Self Storage) because it exceeded height limits and would be detrimental to nearby properties. The board approved two additional wall signs for Five Guys at 602 Loudon Road: a 44.7-square-foot side wall sign and a 33-square-foot rear wall sign, both unanimously. The board also unanimously approved the June 2, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Denied 67.48-sq-ft wall sign at 344 New Karner Road (Mabey's Self Storage) (unanimous)
• Approved 44.7-sq-ft side wall sign at 602 Loudon Road (Five Guys) (unanimous)
• Approved 33-sq-ft rear wall sign at 602 Loudon Road (Five Guys) (unanimous)
• Approved June 2, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will review site plan updates and concept acceptances for three commercial projects. These include a health park tenant change, a debris transfer facility, and a proposal to replace storage buildings with apartments.

• 711-713 Troy Schenectady Road: NYS Department of Health leasing 37,860 square-feet of space
• 136 Morris Rd: Project update for a 9,250 square-foot construction and demolition debris transfer facility
• 188 Troy Schenectady and 15 Delatour Road: Proposal to build two 12-unit apartment buildings (31,680 square-feet) instead of storage buildings
• 188 Troy Schenectady Road: Proposal to construct a three-story 60,000 square-foot storage building

The board reviewed a change‑in‑tenant application for the Capital Region Health Park, an updated 9,250‑sq‑ft transfer facility at 136 Morris Rd, and an amended site plan converting a storage building to apartments at 188 Troy Schenectady Rd and 15 Delatour Rd. Members raised questions about landscaping, traffic impacts, building design, and storm‑water management, but no approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned without any formal decisions.

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on an appeal by ABM Industries (Siena University) from the Building Department's denial of a building permit for a synthetic turf lacrosse field, 750-seat grandstand, press box, and support building at 515 Loudon Road. The proposal is in a Single-Family Residential (SFR) district and was denied for non-compliance with front yard structure prohibitions and recreational field standards. The Board will consider a variance from the Land Use Law and make a SEQR determination.

• Appeal of building permit denial for synthetic turf athletic field at 515 Loudon Road
• Variance request for front yard structure prohibition (Section 190-26(C)(4))
• Non-compliance with recreational field standards (Section 190-22(M)(10))
• Proposed 750-seat grandstand, 420-sf press box, 2,880-sf support building
• SEQR determination to be made

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is voting on multiple resolutions: personnel appointments and transfers in various departments; authorizing an agreement with the Village of Colonie Summer Camp for pool use at Mohawk River Park; reimbursing $6,429.09 for overcharged water and sewer at 32 Cherry Street; awarding a $2,700 contract for fire sprinkler testing; adopting a standard work day for retirement system reporting; executing a health information network agreement; and awarding a $56,074 contract for playground equipment at Kiwanis Park and Lishakill Pocket Park.

• Awarding contract to Playground Boss, LLC for $56,074 for playground equipment at Kiwanis Park and Lishakill Pocket Park
• Authorizing pool use agreement with Village of Colonie Summer Camp at Mohawk River Park at $6.00 per child
• Reimbursing $6,429.09 to German American Club for overcharged water and sewer at 32 Cherry Street
• Awarding fire sprinkler system testing contract to Johnson Controls Fire Protection, LP for $2,700
• Authorizing Supervisor to execute Statewide Common Participation Agreement for health information network

The Town Board approved six personnel appointments and 16 resolutions covering contracts for playground equipment, fire sprinkler testing, water meter printing, window replacement, PVDF piping repairs, and a pool lease with the Village of Colonie. All votes were 7-0.

• Adopted personnel appointments for six individuals (unanimous)
• Awarded playground equipment contract to Playground Boss, LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded pre-fabricated restroom installation to M.A. Schafer Construction (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Savignano Construction for PVDF piping repairs at Mohawk View Water Treatment Plant (unanimous)
• Rescinded window contract with Neptune America and awarded replacement to Glasscare, Inc. (unanimous)
• Extended lease with Village of Colonie Fire Station for EMS Department (unanimous)
• Established standard work day and reporting resolution for retirement system credit (unanimous)
• Directed Planning Director to review proposed amendment at 33 Justin Street in Maxwell Road PDD (unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider sketch plan review for a proposed Planned Development District for 25 condominiums at 25 Aviation Road. The board will also consider concept acceptance for a Raising Cane's restaurant with a dual drive-thru at 107 Wolf Road, and a concept update for an outdoor turf field at 4 NYSUT Drive.

• 25 Aviation Road – Sketch plan review for a PDD for a 25-unit condominium building on a 2.1-acre lot zoned COR.
• 107 Wolf Road – Concept acceptance for a 3,500 sq ft Raising Cane's restaurant with dual drive-thru, parking, and patio.
• 4 NYSUT Drive – Concept update for a 175' x 240' outdoor turf field on COR-zoned land.

The Planning Board adopted a unanimous motion to grant concept acceptance for the Raising Cane's restaurant and drive‑thru at 107 Wolf Road. No formal actions were taken on the 25 Aviation Road condominium PDD or the Afrim Sports outdoor field proposals. The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m.

• Approved Concept Acceptance for Raising Cane's restaurant (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on June 17, 2026, to consider two adjourned appeals from prior building permit denials. One appeal seeks variances to subdivide a lot at 46 Shepard Avenue into two single-family home lots in an SFR district. The other appeal requests a special use permit and variances to alter wireless telecommunications equipment at 534 Loudon Road for T-Mobile.

• 26-018: Shir Ahmad appeals denial of building permit for subdivision at 46 Shepard Avenue; seeks variances from minimum lot size, front lot line, lot width, and front yard setback requirements.
• 26-019: Barclay Damon LLP (T-Mobile) appeals denial of building permit for wireless telecom equipment alteration at 534 Loudon Road; requires a Wireless Telecommunications Special Use Permit and variances.
• No new hearings on the agenda.

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a variance for Barclay Damon LLP (T-Mobile Northeast LLC) at 534 Loudon Road, allowing wireless telecommunications equipment without a special use permit. The board also adjourned a hearing for 46 Shepard Avenue to a future date and approved the May 20, 2026, minutes.

• Approved variance for T-Mobile at 534 Loudon Road (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing for 46 Shepard Avenue to a future date (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Sign Review Board (SRB) - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on June 17, 2026, to consider two adjourned appeals from denied building permits. One appeal seeks variances to subdivide a lot at 46 Shepard Avenue into two smaller lots for single-family homes. The other appeals a denial for a wireless telecommunications special use permit at 534 Loudon Road.

• Appeal 26-018: Shir Ahmad requests variances to subdivide 46 Shepard Avenue into two 8,169 sq ft lots (minimum lot size is 18,000 sq ft in SFR district).
• Appeal 26-019: Barclay Damon LLP (T-Mobile Northeast LLC) appeals denial of building permit for wireless telecom equipment at 534 Loudon Road.
• Both appeals include a SEQR environmental determination.
• Public comments can be submitted in person or via email at least 24 hours before the hearing.
• No new hearings are scheduled; only these two adjourned items are on the agenda.

The Town of Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for Barclay Damon LLP (T-Mobile Northeast LLC) at 534 Loudon Road, allowing wireless telecommunications equipment without a special use permit. The board also adjourned a hearing for 46 Shepard Avenue at the applicant's request. Minutes from May 20, 2026, were unanimously approved.

• Approved variance for T-Mobile at 534 Loudon Road (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing for 46 Shepard Avenue to a future date (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

This regular meeting of the Colonie Industrial Development Agency covers standard procedural items, including approval of March minutes and committee reports. The only anticipated action involves voting to fill current officer and committee vacancies. The agenda is procedural boilerplate with no specific public hearing topics, contracts, or policy changes listed.

• Approval of March 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Anticipated vote to fill officer vacancies
• Anticipated vote to fill committee vacancies
• Standard committee reports (Audit, Finance, Governance)

Local Development Corp (LDC) - Regular Meeting

This is a largely procedural meeting of the Colonie Local Development Corporation. The board will hold a public hearing and public comment period, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive reports from officers and committees. The only substantive action items are appointments to fill officer and committee vacancies.

• Appointments to fill officer vacancies
• Appointments to fill committee vacancies
• Public hearing (no specific topic listed)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board will vote on a series of personnel actions including the promotion of two police sergeants and appointment of six police officers, along with a fireworks display contract, a historic building nomination, and workers' compensation insurance renewal.

• Promotion of Evan T. Alaxanian to Police Sergeant at $117,853/year
• Promotion of Casey M. Ogden to Police Sergeant at $117,853/year
• Appointment of six new Police Officers at $72,100/year each
• Fireworks display contract with Santore’s World Famous Fireworks for $8,000, sponsored by M&T Bank
• Acceptance of workers' comp insurance for volunteer firefighters at $84,589.82 from NYSIF

The Town Board unanimously adopted all 11 personnel resolutions and 11 resolutions, including authorizing an $8,000 fireworks display contract with Santore's World Famous Fireworks, LLC, and allowing the Supervisor to spend from the Insurance Reserve Fund for litigation expenses. Other approvals included submitting the Powder House to the National Register of Historic Places, awarding contracts for standby electrical services, well redevelopment, and VFD maintenance, and rejecting all bids for tree removal and trimming to re-advertise. The board also appointed a member and chairman to the Sign Review Board. No decisions were made during public comment.

• Approved $8,000 fireworks display contract with Santore's World Famous Fireworks, LLC (7-0)
• Authorized submission of Powder House building to National Register of Historic Places (7-0)
• Authorized expenditure from Insurance Reserve Fund for litigation (7-0)
• Awarded standby electrical services contracts to B&D Industries, Spring Electric, and Middleton Electric (7-0)
• Awarded well redevelopment contract for Well No. 5 to Layne Christensen Company (7-0)
• Awarded VFD & MCC maintenance contract to K.J.D.E. d/b/a K.J. Electric (7-0)
• Rejected all bids for tree removal and trimming, re-advertised (7-0)
• Appointed member and chairman to Sign Review Board (7-0)

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board will vote on personnel actions including permanent promotions for two police sergeants and the appointment of six police officers, as well as a $8,000 fireworks contract for the Summer Celebration, nomination of the Powder House to the National Register, and renewal of volunteer firefighters workers' compensation insurance.

• Permanent promotions: Evan T. Alaxanian and Casey M. Ogden to Police Sergeant at $117,853 each
• Appointments of six new Police Officers (Braedon M. Alvarez, Mark A. Barrett, Michael Bonacci, Samuel E. Case, Griffin W. Klein, William S. Zeininger) at $72,100 each
• Fireworks display contract with Santore's World Famous Fireworks, LLC for $8,000 at Mohawk River Park on August 15, 2026
• Authorization to submit the Powder House building at Mohawk River Town Park to the National Register of Historic Places
• Acceptance of $84,589.82 workers' compensation insurance renewal for volunteer firefighters via New York State Insurance Fund

The Town Board unanimously adopted 11 personnel appointments (Resolution 213) and 11 resolutions (214-224) covering a fireworks display contract, historic building nomination, insurance renewals, electrical contracts, police door project change order, litigation expense authorization, sign board appointment, water well repairs, VFD maintenance, and rejection of tree removal bids. All decisions were adopted 7-0. Public comments included updates on senior services and traffic safety concerns.

• Approved 11 personnel appointments (Resolution 213) unanimously
• Approved $8,000 fireworks display contract with Santore’s World Famous Fireworks, LLC (Resolution 214) unanimously
• Authorized nomination of Powder House building to National Register of Historic Places (Resolution 215) unanimously
• Accepted insurance proposals from Arthur J. Gallagher for Volunteer Firefighters Benefit Law and summer camp accident coverage (Resolutions 216-217) unanimously
• Awarded standby electrical services contracts to B&D Industries, Spring Electric, and Middleton Electric (Resolution 218) unanimously
• Authorized change order for Police Department exterior door project with Bonacquisti Brothers Construction (Resolution 219) unanimously
• Awarded contract for redevelopment of Well No. 5 at Mohawk View Water Treatment Plant to Layne Christensen Company (Resolution 222) unanimously
• Rejected all bids for tree removal/trimming and authorized re-advertisement (Resolution 224) unanimously

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and discuss several development proposals. Items include a parking expansion deferral, a minor subdivision with waivers, and concept plans for a sausage manufacturing expansion, a day-care center, and a 20-unit multi-family building.

• 10 Corporate Woods Boulevard – petition to defer permitting/inspection to City of Albany for 110-space parking expansion.
• 935 & 945 Loudon Road – 2-lot minor subdivision with waiver requests for front-yard parking and 10-foot side setback.
• 41 Lark Street – concept plan for 30,000-square-foot Bilinski Sausage Manufacturing addition with parking and roadway improvements.
• 447 Albany Shaker Road – concept plan for 10,000-square-foot day-care center with 5,031-square-foot playground.
• 455-501 New Karner Road – concept plan for demolition and construction of a 3-story, 20-unit multi-family building with 40 parking spaces.

The Planning Board approved a request to defer permitting and inspection authority to the City of Albany for a parking expansion at 10 Corporate Woods Boulevard. The board also granted parking waivers for a subdivision at 935 & 945 Loudon Road and accepted concept plans for manufacturing and day-care developments.

• Deferred permitting and inspection for 10 Corporate Woods Boulevard to the City of Albany (unanimous)
• Granted parking waivers for 935 & 945 Loudon Road subdivision (unanimous)
• Accepted concept plan for Bilinski Sausage Manufacturing Expansion at 41 Lark Street (unanimous)
• Accepted concept plan for Learning Experience - Colonie at 447 Albany Shaker Road (unanimous)

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council will discuss an invasive species pond cleanup at Town Hall and review two development projects for comment: a Bilinski expansion at 41 Lark Street and a Raising Cane's at 107 Wolf Road. No decisions are being made; comments are due June 5 and June 15, respectively. The next meeting is July 16, 2026.

• Town Hall invasive species pond cleanup discussion
• 41 Lark Street – Bilinski expansion (comments due June 5, 2026)
• 107 Wolf Road – Raising Cane's (comments due June 15, 2026)
• No non-agenda items listed
• Next CAC meeting: July 16, 2026

The Conservation Advisory Council held a regular meeting with no formal votes or binding decisions. Members discussed scheduling an invasive species cleanup at the Town Hall pond, reviewed upcoming comment deadlines for two development projects, and considered grant opportunities for the Mohawk River Park boat launch. The next meeting is set for July 16, 2026.

• Scheduled invasive species cleanup at Town Hall pond for June 8, 2026 (discussion only, no vote)
• Noted comment deadline of June 5, 2026 for 41 Lark Street – Bilinski Expansion
• Noted comment deadline of June 15, 2026 for 107 Wolf Road – Raising Cane’s
• Discussed grant opportunities for Mohawk River Park boat launch (no action taken)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on the appeal of Barclay Damon LLP (T-Mobile Northeast LLC) from the Building Department's denial of a building permit. The proposed work involves removal and replacement of wireless telecommunications equipment on the existing tower at 534 Loudon Road (Town of Colonie Memorial Town Hall). The Board will consider granting a Wireless Telecommunications Special Use Permit and a variance from the Town Code.

• Public hearing on appeal of Barclay Damon LLP (T-Mobile Northeast LLC) regarding denial of building permit for wireless equipment upgrade at 534 Loudon Road
• Proposed removal of 6 antennas, 6 RRUs, equipment and battery cabinets; installation of 6 antennas, 6 RRUs, ice bridge canopy, and hybrid cables
• Applicant seeks Wireless Telecommunications Special Use Permit (WISUP) and variance from Chapter 190 of Town Code
• No adjourned hearings scheduled

The Zoning Board of Appeals met on June 3, 2026, but took no substantive action. A public hearing for a T-Mobile Northeast LLC application at 534 Loudon Road was adjourned to the June 17, 2026 meeting because the board lacked a quorum. The review of the May 20, 2026 minutes was also postponed to the next meeting.

• Adjourned T-Mobile hearing at 534 Loudon Road to June 17, 2026 (no quorum)
• Postponed review of May 20, 2026 minutes to June 17, 2026

Sign Review Board (SRB) - Regular Meeting

The Town of Colonie Sign Review Board will hold public hearings on June 2, 2026, for two appeals: CAD Signs (Jetset Pilates) at 664 Loudon Road and AJ Sign Company (Keeler Mini) at 1111 Troy Schenectady Road. Both appeals challenge the Building Department's denial of sign permits based on non-compliance with the town's Land Use Law regarding wall sign limits and projecting signs. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Appeal 26-009: CAD Signs for a 0.6-square-foot projecting wall sign at 664 Loudon Road (Jetset Pilates), denied for violating one-wall-sign-per-tenant and projecting sign prohibitions.
• Appeal 26-010: AJ Sign Company for three additional wall signs (20.83 sq ft, 18.1 sq ft, 22.1 sq ft) at 1111 Troy Schenectady Road (Keeler Mini), denied for exceeding one wall sign per tenant.
• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2025, and May 5, 2026, meetings.
• Previous meeting (May 19, 2026) approved modifications to a freestanding sign and two wall signs at 968 Albany Shaker Road.

The Town of Colonie Sign Review Board approved a special exception for a 1-square-foot projecting sign at 664 Loudon Road (Jetset Pilates), overturning the Building Department's denial. The board also adjourned a hearing for a sign application at 1111 Troy Schenectady Road (Keeler Mini) to a future date. Minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting were unanimously approved.

• Approved special exception for 1-sq-ft projecting sign at 664 Loudon Road (unanimous)
• Adjourned hearing for AJ Sign Company (Keeler Mini) at 1111 Troy Schenectady Road (unanimous)
• Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)