Colonie public meetings in 2022
15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Wed Dec 21, 2022
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting
✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves variance for 20 Braintree St
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a property at 20 Braintree St. Two other variance applications were adjourned. The board also approved the meeting minutes from December 7, 2022.
- Approved variance for 20 Braintree St (unanimous)
- Adjourned variance for Joseph Aquilo, CKH LLC at 104 Sand Creek Rd
- Adjourned variance for Maurice Benno Rentals, LLC at 9 Anthony Ln
- Approved December 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Town Hall, 534 Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
Mon Dec 19, 2022
Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: IDA approves 2023 management agreement and calls hearings for housing and warehouse projects
The IDA unanimously approved the 2023 management agreement with administration fees set at $135,300. The board voted to call public hearings for the King Thiel II Senior Communities and Lincoln Avenue Phase 1A projects. A project description change for Lincoln Avenue Phase 1 was also approved.
- Approved 2023 management agreement with $135,300 administration fee (Unanimous)
- Approved calling a public hearing for King Thiel II Senior Communities (6-0)
- Approved calling a TEFRA hearing for King Thiel II Senior Communities (6-0)
- Approved calling a public hearing for Lincoln Avenue Phase 1A (Unanimous)
- Approved change in project description for Lincoln Avenue Phase 1 (Unanimous)
Town Hall, 534 Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Minutes of Sep 12, 2022 5:45 PM
7 yea
John Kearney yea · Carm Basile yea · Alison Blessing yea · Peter Gannon yea · Gary Rinaldi yea · David Yule yea · Thomas III yea
1. — Approve management agreement for 2023
7 yea
John Kearney yea · Carm Basile yea · Alison Blessing yea · Peter Gannon yea · Gary Rinaldi yea · David Yule yea · Thomas III yea
1. — Call a public hearing (IDA)
6 yea · 1 abstain
John Kearney yea · Carm Basile yea · Alison Blessing abstain · Peter Gannon yea · Gary Rinaldi yea · David Yule yea · Thomas III yea
2. — Call a TEFRA hearing (LDC)
6 yea · 1 abstain
John Kearney yea · Carm Basile yea · Alison Blessing abstain · Peter Gannon yea · Gary Rinaldi yea · David Yule yea · Thomas III yea
1. — Call a public hearing
7 yea
John Kearney yea · Carm Basile yea · Alison Blessing yea · Peter Gannon yea · Gary Rinaldi yea · David Yule yea · Thomas III yea
1. — Approve change in project description
7 yea
John Kearney yea · Carm Basile yea · Alison Blessing yea · Peter Gannon yea · Gary Rinaldi yea · David Yule yea · Thomas III yea
Thu Dec 15, 2022
Town Board - Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: Town Board approves 2023 fee schedules and operational agreements
The Town Board unanimously adopted multiple resolutions to establish 2023 fee schedules for water usage, building permits, and DPW services. The board also approved various personnel appointments, insurance renewals, and inter-municipal agreements for fire and public safety services.
- Approved new 2023 fee schedules for Latham Water District usage and application fees
- Approved 2023 fee schedules for Building Department/Fire Services and Land Use Review
- Approved new fee schedules for DPW/Highway Division roll-off containers and roadway permits
- Approved $7,300 contract with AMRO Forestry for Stony Creek Reservoir Forest Management Plan
- Approved $3,200 agreement with C.T. Male Associates for 171st Latham Water District Extension engineering
- Approved agreements with multiple fire districts for fuel storage and snow removal services
- Approved 2023 benefits brokerage and insurance renewals via Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
- Approved personnel resolutions for Kathleen DiLello, Trevor J. Taranto, David L. Weed, Mark D. Brennan, Brent Lecuyer, and Sean E. Murray
Town Hall, 534 Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
🗳️ How they voted (42 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A. — Kathleen DiLello
4 yea · 3 absent
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia absent · Jill Penn absent · Jeffrey Madden absent · Alvin Gamble yea
B. — Trevor J. Taranto
4 yea · 3 absent
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia absent · Jill Penn absent · Jeffrey Madden absent · Alvin Gamble yea
C. — David L. Weed
4 yea · 3 absent
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia absent · Jill Penn absent · Jeffrey Madden absent · Alvin Gamble yea
D. — Mark D. Brennan
4 yea · 3 absent
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia absent · Jill Penn absent · Jeffrey Madden absent · Alvin Gamble yea
E. — Brent Lecuyer
4 yea · 3 absent
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia absent · Jill Penn absent · Jeffrey Madden absent · Alvin Gamble yea
F. — Sean E. Murray
4 yea · 3 absent
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia absent · Jill Penn absent · Jeffrey Madden absent · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 544 amending Resolution No. 512 for 2021 adding the title Director of Operations to the list of employees receiving an increase to their base pay.
4 yea · 3 absent
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia absent · Jill Penn absent · Jeffrey Madden absent · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 545 authorizing the General Services Director to issue Request for Proposals in connection with administering the Deferred Compensation Plan.
4 yea · 3 absent
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia absent · Jill Penn absent · Jeffrey Madden absent · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 546 authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. to provide benefits brokerage, administrative and consulting services for 2023.
4 yea · 3 absent
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia absent · Jill Penn absent · Jeffrey Madden absent · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 547 scheduling Town Board Meetings for the year 2023.
4 yea · 3 absent
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia absent · Jill Penn absent · Jeffrey Madden absent · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 548 establishing time and basis of payment to employees.
4 yea · 3 absent
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia absent · Jill Penn absent · Jeffrey Madden absent · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 549 designating holidays for Town of Colonie employees.
4 yea · 3 absent
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia absent · Jill Penn absent · Jeffrey Madden absent · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 550 rescinding all prior resolutions pertaining to establishing positions and rates of pay for seasonal employees in various Town departments and adopting a new resolution establishing…
4 yea · 3 absent
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia absent · Jill Penn absent · Jeffrey Madden absent · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 551 rescinding all prior resolutions pertaining to establishing positions and rates of pay for Parks and Recreation Department 2022 seasonal employees and adopting a new resolution…
4 yea · 3 absent
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia absent · Jill Penn absent · Jeffrey Madden absent · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 552 authorizing the Supervisor to execute agreements with West Albany Fire District, S.W. Pitts Hose Company, Schuyler Heights Fire District, Boght Community Fire District, Fuller Road…
4 yea · 3 absent
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia absent · Jill Penn absent · Jeffrey Madden absent · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 553 authorizing the Supervisor to execute Construction Inspection Escrow Agreements for 2023.
4 yea · 3 absent
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia absent · Jill Penn absent · Jeffrey Madden absent · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 554 pursuant to Highway Law §142-b(3) authorizing the Supervisor to enter into agreements with any or all of the Fire Districts and Fire Protection Districts for snow removal and…
4 yea · 3 absent
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia absent · Jill Penn absent · Jeffrey Madden absent · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 555 rescinding all prior resolutions pertaining to Roll-Off Container Fees and adopting a new Fee Schedule for Residential Use of DPW/Highway Division Roll-Off Containers.
4 yea · 3 absent
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia absent · Jill Penn absent · Jeffrey Madden absent · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 556 adopting rates for hired trucks and setting rates for the year 2023 for the DPW/Highway Division.
4 yea · 3 absent
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia absent · Jill Penn absent · Jeffrey Madden absent · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 557 rescinding all prior resolutions pertaining to the Highway Roadway Permit Fee Schedule and Small Cell Wireless Permit Fee Schedule and adopting new Fee Schedules for same.
4 yea · 3 absent
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia absent · Jill Penn absent · Jeffrey Madden absent · Alvin Gamble yea
Wed Dec 14, 2022
Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: Town Board approves 2023 fee schedules and operational agreements
The Town Board unanimously adopted numerous resolutions to establish 2023 fee schedules for water, building, and highway services. The board also approved several personnel appointments and operational contracts for the upcoming year.
- Adopted new 2023 fee schedules for Latham Water District usage, Building Department/Fire Services, and Land Use Review (Unanimous)
- Approved new 2023 fee schedules for DPW/Highway Division roll-off containers, hired trucks, and roadway/wireless permits (Unanimous)
- Approved $7,300 contract with AMRO Forestry for a Stony Creek Reservoir Forest Management Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved $3,200 agreement with C.T. Male Associates for 171st Latham Water District Extension engineering (Unanimous)
- Authorized agreements with various fire districts for fuel storage and snow removal for 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 agreements with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. for benefits brokerage and insurance coverage (Unanimous)
- Adopted 2023 positions and rates of pay for seasonal employees in various departments (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 animal shelter services agreement with Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society (Unanimous)
Town Hall, 534 Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
Tue Dec 13, 2022
Planning Board - Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: Planning Board approves mini-mart and residential subdivision
The Planning Board approved the final plan for a mini-mart and gas station on Columbia St Ext and a two-lot residential subdivision on Vly Rd. A public hearing was scheduled for a rezoning request on Albany Street, and a concept plan for a credit union was accepted.
- Scheduled public hearing for 4232 Albany Street rezoning to Single-Family Residential for Jan 16, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Approved final plan for 4,176 sq ft mini-mart and gas station at 616 Columbia St Ext (Unanimous)
- Approved negative declaration for 616 Columbia St Ext under SEQRA (Unanimous)
- Approved land use law waiver findings for 616 Columbia St Ext (Unanimous)
- Approved subdivision of 4.973 acres into two lots at 331 Vly Rd with specific setback and grading conditions (Unanimous)
- Approved negative declaration for 331 Vly Rd under SEQRA (Unanimous)
- Accepted concept plan for 4,600 sq ft financial institution at 600 Troy Schenectady Rd (Unanimous)
Town Hall, 534 Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
i. — Call a public hearing.
5 yea · 2 absent
Frederick Ashworth yea · Steven Heider yea · Louis Mion yea · Craig Shamlian yea · Michael Malone absent · Kevin Bronner yea · Megan Baker absent
i. — Approve a negative declaration for an Unlisited action under SEQRA.
5 yea · 2 absent
Frederick Ashworth yea · Steven Heider yea · Louis Mion yea · Craig Shamlian yea · Michael Malone absent · Kevin Bronner yea · Megan Baker absent
ii. — Approve a resolution regarding land use law waiver findings.
5 yea · 2 absent
Frederick Ashworth yea · Steven Heider yea · Louis Mion yea · Craig Shamlian yea · Michael Malone absent · Kevin Bronner yea · Megan Baker absent
iii. — Approve the final plan.
5 yea · 2 absent
Frederick Ashworth yea · Steven Heider yea · Louis Mion yea · Craig Shamlian yea · Michael Malone absent · Kevin Bronner yea · Megan Baker absent
i. — Continue the public hearing.
5 yea · 2 absent
Frederick Ashworth yea · Steven Heider yea · Louis Mion yea · Craig Shamlian yea · Michael Malone absent · Kevin Bronner yea · Megan Baker absent
ii. — Close the public hearing
5 yea · 2 absent
Frederick Ashworth yea · Steven Heider yea · Louis Mion yea · Craig Shamlian yea · Michael Malone absent · Kevin Bronner yea · Megan Baker absent
iii. — Approve a negative declaration for an Unlisited action under SEQRA.
5 yea · 2 absent
Frederick Ashworth yea · Steven Heider yea · Louis Mion yea · Craig Shamlian yea · Michael Malone absent · Kevin Bronner yea · Megan Baker absent
iv. — Approve the subdivision with conditions.
5 yea · 2 absent
Frederick Ashworth yea · Steven Heider yea · Louis Mion yea · Craig Shamlian yea · Michael Malone absent · Kevin Bronner yea · Megan Baker absent
1. — Accept the concept plan.
5 yea · 2 absent
Frederick Ashworth yea · Steven Heider yea · Louis Mion yea · Craig Shamlian yea · Michael Malone absent · Kevin Bronner yea · Megan Baker absent
Thu Dec 8, 2022
Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: Conservation Advisory Council plans grants and site visits
The council discussed grant applications for water chestnut removal and tree planting in lower-income areas. Planning continued for a Repair Cafe on April 22 and Conservation Day. Two site visits were scheduled for January 6.
- Scheduled site visit to 66 Crabapple Lane for January 6
- Scheduled site visit to 645 Bought Road for January 6
- Assigned grant completion for water chestnuts to Katelyn Reepmeyer and Matt McGarry
- Assigned tree planting grant drafting to Shaker High School Environmental Club
Town Hall, 534 Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
Wed Dec 7, 2022
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting
✓ Decided: ZBA approves variances for 244 Wolf Rd. and 3 Cerone Commercial Dr.
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two variance applications and adjourned one. The board also approved the meeting minutes from November 16, 2022.
- Approved variance for 244 Wolf Rd. (unanimous)
- Approved variance for 3 Cerone Commercial Dr. (unanimous)
- Adjourned variance for 104 Sand Creek Rd.
- Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Town Hall, 534 Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
Tue Dec 6, 2022
Planning Board - Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: Planning Board recommends approval for Open Development Area at 93 Fisler Ave
The Planning Board recommended approval for an Open Development Area to allow residential access at 93 Fisler Ave. The board also approved a final site plan for a National Grid substation upgrade and accepted concept plans for a sports dome and a warehouse.
- Recommended approval of Open Development Area for 93 Fisler Ave (Unanimous)
- Approved Negative Declaration for National Grid project at 4093 Albany St (Unanimous)
- Approved final site plan with conditions for National Grid at 4093 Albany St (Unanimous)
- Accepted concept plan for CBA Sports Dome at 12 Airline Dr (Unanimous)
- Accepted concept plan for Imperial Pools Warehouse at 31 Wade Rd (Unanimous)
- No action taken on Floor and Décor sketch plan at 1425 Central Avenue
Town Hall, 534 Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. — Approve recommend approval of an Open Development Area.
5 yea · 2 absent
Frederick Ashworth yea · Steven Heider absent · Louis Mion yea · Craig Shamlian yea · Michael Malone absent · Kevin Bronner yea · Megan Baker yea
1. — Approve a Negative Declaration for an Unlisted Action
5 yea · 2 absent
Frederick Ashworth yea · Steven Heider absent · Louis Mion yea · Craig Shamlian yea · Michael Malone absent · Kevin Bronner yea · Megan Baker yea
2. — Approve a final site plan with conditions.
5 yea · 2 absent
Frederick Ashworth yea · Steven Heider absent · Louis Mion yea · Craig Shamlian yea · Michael Malone absent · Kevin Bronner yea · Megan Baker yea
1. — Accept the concept plan.
10 yea · 4 absent
Frederick Ashworth yea · Steven Heider absent · Louis Mion yea · Craig Shamlian yea · Michael Malone absent · Kevin Bronner yea · Megan Baker yea · Frederick Ashworth yea · Steven Heider absent · Louis Mion yea · Craig Shamlian yea · Michael Malone absent · Kevin Bronner yea · Megan Baker yea
Thu Nov 17, 2022
Town Board - Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: Town Board amends bicycling rules for Town bicycle paths
The Town Board adopted a local law amending section 137-19(c) regarding bicycling on Town bicycle paths. The Board also approved several service contracts, budget modifications, and a new fee schedule for the Division of Pure Waters.
- Adopted local law amending bicycling rules on Town bicycle paths (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Town Printing bids for Talco Printing, Concept Print, and Crabar/GFB (Unanimous)
- Approved modifications to the 2022 operating budget (Unanimous)
- Authorized $26,741.00 levy on 6 Corthell Street for demolition and remediation (Unanimous)
- Called a public hearing for proposed amendments to Zoning and Land Use Chapter 190 (Unanimous)
- Authorized $8,309.52 from Emergency Repair Reserve for sewer repair at 327 Albany Shaker Road (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 fee schedule for DPW/Division of Pure Waters (Unanimous)
- Authorized agreements with GHD Consulting Services and Sterling Environmental Engineering (Unanimous)
Town Hall, 534 Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
🗳️ How they voted (27 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A. — Chris Molinari
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
B. — Michael R. Westfall
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
C. — Lee W. Hanford
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
D. — Richard Doin
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
E. — Stephen J. Fisher
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
F. — Wayne L. Paradowski
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
G. — Robbie E. MacCue
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
H. — Steven C. Gundrum
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
I. — Daniel J. Sullivan, Jr.
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
J. — Mark R. Cady
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
K. — Nicole March
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution adopting a local law in connection with the Code of the Town of Colonie, thereof, amending section 137-19(c) regarding bicycling on Town bicycle paths.
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 496 awarding the bid to Talco Printing, Inc. Group #2 in the amount of $60,324.73 and Group #5 in the amount of $36,886.20, Concept Print for Group 1 in the amount of $136,309.25…
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 497 for the Town Board to approve modifications to the 2022 operating budget.
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 498 authorizing expenditure of funds from the Insurance Reserve Fund for payment of legal fees, expenses and/or settlement in connection with litigation.
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 499 authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Capital District Physicians Health Plan and Health Equity to administer the Flexible Spending Account Plan for 2023.
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 500 authorizing the levy upon 6 Corthell Street for demolition and remediation expenses of $26,741.00 as authorized by Chapter 62 of the Town Code and NYS Town Law Section 130.
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 501 calling a public hearing in connection with a proposed local law of the Code of the Town of Colonie, thereof, amending Chapter 190 of the Town Code entitled “Zoning and Land Use”.
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 502 authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with GHD Consulting Services, Inc. in connection with SCADA upgrades at the Mohawk View Water Pollution Control Plant for 2023…
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 503 authorizing the Supervisor to declare an emergency in connection with repair of the sanitary sewer system at 327 Albany Shaker Road by Joseph Ellrott Excavating Contractor, Inc…
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
Wed Nov 16, 2022
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting
✓ Decided: ZBA approves variances for West Albany Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2 and Lia Auto
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two variance applications with conditions. The board also amended a previous decision regarding a cell tower to include specific conditions.
- Amended decision for cell tower at 228 Watervliet Shaker Rd. to include conditions
- Approved variance for West Albany Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2 at 36 Osborne Rd. (unanimous)
- Approved variance for Lia Auto at 2233 Central Ave. (unanimous)
- Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Town Hall, 534 Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
Tue Nov 15, 2022
Planning Board - Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: Planning Board approves final site plan for mixed-use building at 95 Coliseum Dr
The Planning Board approved a final site plan and land use waivers for a three-story mixed-use building at 95 Coliseum Dr. The board also accepted concept plans for medical and educational expansions and approved a site plan amendment for an industrial building on First St.
- Approved final site plan and land use waivers for 60,344 sq ft mixed-use building at 95 Coliseum Dr (Unanimous)
- Accepted concept plan for 50,000 sq ft medical/office building at 4 & 6 Wellness Way (Unanimous)
- Accepted concept plan for 47,700 sq ft science complex expansion at Siena College (Unanimous)
- Accepted revised concept plan for auto dealership renovation at 1201 Troy Schenectady Road (Unanimous)
- Approved site plan amendment for 120,000 sq ft building at 855-861 First St (Unanimous)
- Adopted motion to call public hearing for Open Development Area at 93 Fisler Lane on Dec 6, 2022 (Unanimous)
- No action taken on sketch plan for 30 senior apartments at 33 & 45 Forts Ferry Rd
Town Hall, 534 Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
a. — Call a public hearing for an Open Development Area at 93 Fisler Lane on December 6, 2022.
6 yea
Frederick Ashworth yea · Steven Heider yea · Louis Mion yea · Craig Shamlian yea · Michael Malone yea · Kevin Bronner yea
i. — Accept the concept plan.
18 yea
Frederick Ashworth yea · Steven Heider yea · Louis Mion yea · Craig Shamlian yea · Michael Malone yea · Kevin Bronner yea · Frederick Ashworth yea · Steven Heider yea · Louis Mion yea · Craig Shamlian yea · Michael Malone yea · Kevin Bronner yea · Frederick Ashworth yea · Steven Heider yea · Louis Mion yea · Craig Shamlian yea · Michael Malone yea · Kevin Bronner yea
i. — Approve Land Use Law Waiver Findings
6 yea
Frederick Ashworth yea · Steven Heider yea · Louis Mion yea · Craig Shamlian yea · Michael Malone yea · Kevin Bronner yea
ii. — Approve the final site plan with conditions.
6 yea
Frederick Ashworth yea · Steven Heider yea · Louis Mion yea · Craig Shamlian yea · Michael Malone yea · Kevin Bronner yea
i. — Approve the site plan amendment.
6 yea
Frederick Ashworth yea · Steven Heider yea · Louis Mion yea · Craig Shamlian yea · Michael Malone yea · Kevin Bronner yea
Mon Nov 14, 2022
Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: Planning Board approves final site plan for mixed-use building at 95 Coliseum Dr
The Planning Board approved the final site plan and land use waivers for a three-story mixed-use building at 95 Coliseum Dr. The board also accepted concept plans for medical office and college expansion projects and approved a site plan amendment for an industrial building on First St.
- Approved final site plan and land use waivers for 95 Coliseum Dr (unanimous)
- Accepted concept plan for 50,000 sq ft medical/office building at 4 & 6 Wellness Way (unanimous)
- Accepted concept plan for 47,700 sq ft Noble Hall expansion at Siena College (unanimous)
- Accepted revised concept plan for auto dealership renovation at 1201 Troy Schenectady Road (unanimous)
- Approved site plan amendment for 120,000 sq ft building at 855-861 First St (unanimous)
- Adopted motion to call public hearing for Open Development Area at 93 Fisler Lane on Dec 6, 2022 (unanimous)
- No action taken on sketch plan for 30 senior apartments at 33 & 45 Forts Ferry Rd
Town Hall, 534 Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
Thu Nov 3, 2022
Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: CAC coordinates water chestnut removal and plans future site visits
The council established requirements for an invasive species plan to facilitate water chestnut removal starting in June. Members discussed the need for alternative tree planting grants and reviewed the low attendance of Community Planning Week. Site visits for several town locations were scheduled for November 4 and November 18.
- Assigned Matt McGarry to coordinate water chestnut removal
- Required creation of an invasive species plan for cost assessment and grant applications
- Determined Colonie golf course is ineligible for current tree planting grant criteria
- Scheduled Water Chestnut Stakeholders Meeting for November 14
Town Hall, 534 Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
Wed Nov 2, 2022
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting
✓ Decided: Zoning Board approves variances for 800 1st St and 1384 Central Ave
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved variance applications for Dawson’s Body Shop, Towing & Transportation and New Potato Creek Holding LLC. A variance request for West Albany Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2 was adjourned.
- Approved minutes of October 19, 2022 (unanimous)
- Adjourned variance for West Albany Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2 at 36 Osborne Rd
- Approved variance with conditions for Dawson’s Body Shop, Towing & Transportation at 800 1st St (unanimous)
- Approved variance for New Potato Creek Holding LLC at 1384 Central Ave (unanimous)
Town Hall, 534 Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
Thu Oct 27, 2022
Town Board - Regular Meeting
✓ Decided: Town Board mandates leashes for pets in parks and on bike paths
The Town Board adopted a local law requiring all dogs, cats, and other pets to remain on leashes in Town parks, on the bike path, and on Town property. The board also approved several fire protection contracts and water main replacement projects.
- Adopted local law requiring pets to be leashed in Town parks and on bike paths (Unanimous)
- Approved Latham Water District water main replacement project (Unanimous)
- Approved Annual Estimate of Expense and Construction for Sewer Improvement Area (Unanimous)
- Authorized fire protection contracts for Fuller Road, Shaker Road-Loudonville, Maplewood, and Latham districts (Unanimous)
- Authorized $517,884.00 purchase of a Mobile Command Center (Unanimous)
- Approved $50,000.00 sale of Industrial Road portion to Warehouse 19, LLC and Repic Realty, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Awarded $534,440.00 bid for Liquid Sodium Chlorite to International Dioxcide, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Called public hearing for proposed law regarding bicycling on Town bicycle paths (Unanimous)
Town Hall, 534 Loudon Road, Latham, NY 12110
🗳️ How they voted (34 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A. — Ty A. Bariteau
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
B. — Eithne R. McCarthy
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
C. — Kimberly A. Danner
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
D. — Gabriella S. Thompson
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
E. — Tristan R. Jordan
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
F. — John Leonhardt
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
G. — Christopher Vanbuskirk
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
H. — Logan P. Rudat
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
I. — David R. Hildenbrandt
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution pursuant to Section 202b of the New York State Town Law Approving the Latham Water District Brookhill Drive, Cascade Terrace, and Ashford Lane Water Main Replacement Project.
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution pursuant to §202-a of the New York State Town Law Approving the Annual Estimate of Expense of Maintenance and Benefit Assessment Roll for the Town of Colonie Sewer Improvement Area.
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution pursuant to §202 of the New York State Town Law Approving the Annual Estimate of Construction Expense of Improvements and Benefit Assessment Roll for the Town of Colonie Sewer Improvement…
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution authorizing a contract with the Fuller Road Fire Department, Inc. for fire protection within the Fuller Road Fire Protection District.
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution authorizing a contract with the Shaker Road-Loudonville Fire Department, Inc. for fire protection within the Shaker Road-Loudonville Fire Protection District.
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution authorizing a contract with the Maplewood Fire Department, Inc. for fire protection within the Maplewood Fire Protection District.
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution authorizing a contract with the S. W. Pitts Hose Company of Latham, N.Y., Inc. for fire protection within the Latham Fire Protection District.
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution adopting a local law in connection with the Code of the Town of Colonie, thereof, amending section 137-14(B) to require all dogs, cats and other pets to remain on leashes when in Town…
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 471 requiring the Planning and Economic Development Director to review and consider the proposed amendment of the Shelter Cove PDD.
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 472 authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an Agreement with Guardian Life Insurance Company of America to provide life insurance to Town employees for the 2023 calendar year at an…
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea
Resolution No. 473 authorizing settlement or discontinuance, subject to judicial approval of the same, pursuant to §68 of the Town Law, of various tax certiorari proceedings.
7 yea
Peter Crummey yea · Rick Field yea · Melissa Jeffers yea · Danielle Futia yea · Jill Penn yea · Jeffrey Madden yea · Alvin Gamble yea