Colonie public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board - Regular Meeting
The Board reviewed sketch plans for a veterinary clinic at 1139 Loudon Road and a self‑storage facility at 612 Watervliet Shaker Road. After discussion of site size, traffic, parking, and aesthetics, the Board took no action on either proposal. The meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
- Sketch plan review for Boght Veterinary Clinic – no action taken
- Sketch plan review for self‑storage facility – no action taken
Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting
The IDA adopted a resolution to authorize a public hearing regarding additional financial assistance for Lincoln Avenue Development, LLC. The LDC approved the appointment of a successor remarketing agent for the 2011 and 2013 series of Shaker Pointe at Carondolet.
- Authorized public hearing for additional financial assistance for Lincoln Avenue Development, LLC (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of successor remarketing agent for Shaker Pointe at Carondolet 2011 Series (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of successor remarketing agent for Shaker Pointe at Carondolet 2013 Series (Unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting
The council discussed several grant opportunities for invasive species removal and tree planting. It was noted that the town received $47,000 from the Mohawk River grant for removing invasive species. The council identified a need for a more thorough open spaces inventory and a survey of dead trees along the Mohawk bike path.
- Allocated remaining $3,000 budget for Conservation Day seedlings, native garden, and lawn signs
- Identified need for inventory of dead or diseased trees along Mohawk bike path for removal
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting
The council reviewed available grants for invasive species removal and tree planting, including a $47,000 Mohawk River grant already awarded to the town. Members discussed future waterfront projects and the need for a more thorough open spaces inventory. The remaining $3,000 budget will be spent on seedlings, a native garden, and lawn signs.
- Allocated remaining $3,000 budget for Conservation Day seedlings, native garden, and lawn signs