Glenville, Minnesota

Environmental Conservation Commission

The Environmental Conservation Commission will review an application for additions to a cricket sport facility. The body will also discuss the moratorium status of Battery Energy Storage Systems and address membership vacancies.

• NY Capital Sports, LLC application for modifications at 4281 Amsterdam Road
• Battery Energy Storage Systems moratorium status
• GECC membership vacancies

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear two applications for variances from town codes. These requests involve a residential detached garage and a commercial building addition with parking changes.

• Variance request for Austin Frazer at 89 Hetcheltown Rd for a 768 sq ft detached garage
• Variance request for Animal Protective Foundation at 53 Maple Ave for a 5,227 sq ft addition
• Proposed parking reconfiguration at 53 Maple Ave requesting a 14.3 foot variance from the street right-of-way

Town Board

The Glenville Town Board will consider several resolutions, including the rejection of all bids for a police facility project and a zoning board appointment. The board will also discuss a joint grant application for the 2026 Smart Growth Community Planning Program.

• Resolution 114-2026: Rejecting all bids for the Glenville Police Addition and Renovation Project
• Resolution 116-2026: Appointing Francis James Murphy of 1734 North Road to the Glenville Zoning Board of Appeals
• Resolution 117-2026: Participating in a joint grant application for the 2026 Smart Growth Community Planning Grant Program with the Village of Scotia and Schenectady County
• Resolution 115-2026: Establishing standard work days for elected officials per the Office of the New York State Comptroller

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Glenville Planning & Zoning Commission will review final site plans for three new businesses and a preliminary plan for an animal shelter expansion. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a final subdivision review.

• Lawn Doctor (M Zone Lawns, LLC) final site plan review at 581 Saratoga Road
• Audrey Daniels (Holy Crepe!) preliminary site plan review at 165 Freemans Bridge Road
• Mike Hoover (Send Me Waffles) preliminary site plan review at 5-7 Saratoga Road
• Arieal Washington (Level Up Pole Fitness) preliminary site plan review at 585 Saratoga Road
• Animal Protective Foundation preliminary site plan review at 53 Maple Avenue

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also approved the minutes from the February 9 and June 8, 2026 meetings, with several members abstaining. The commission conditionally approved the final site plan for Lawn Doctor (M Zone Lawns, LLC) and both the preliminary and final site plans for Audrey Daniels (Holy Crepe!).

• Agenda approved (7-0)
• February 9, 2026 minutes approved (4-0, 3 abstentions)
• June 8, 2026 minutes approved (5-0, 2 abstentions)
• Lawn Doctor site plan conditionally approved (7-0)
• Audrey Daniels preliminary site plan conditionally approved (7-0)
• Audrey Daniels final site plan conditionally approved (7-0)

Town Board

The Glenville Town Board will hold a work session to discuss the town’s proposed 2027 budget. Members will consider extending the existing battery storage moratorium. The board will also review a street and roadway ordinance.

• 2027 Budget discussion
• Battery Storage Moratorium Extension
• Street and Roadway Ordinance

Environmental Conservation Commission

The Glenville Environmental Conservation Commission will hold a briefing on the town water treatment plant and distribution system. It will receive status updates on battery energy storage system zoning recommendations and discuss potential zoning concerns for data centers. Additional updates will be provided by the planning department, the town board liaison, and the Schenectady Co. Environmental Advisory Council.

• Town Water Treatment Plant and Distribution System briefing
• Battery Energy Storage Systems zoning recommendations status update
• Data centers potential zoning concerns
• Update from Town Planning Department (Grace Koetzle)
• Update from Town Board liaison (Brendan Gillooley)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a proposal from Waters Edge Lodging, LLC to add a five‑story hotel addition with 20 new rooms at 2A Freemans Bridge Rd. The applicant seeks two variances: one to reduce the required number of parking‑lot landscape islands from eight to six, and another to lower the mandated green‑space percentage from 25.6% to 23.1%. The board will decide whether to grant these variances under the town’s zoning code.

• Waters Edge Lodging, LLC – request for variance to reduce parking‑lot landscape islands from 8 to 6 (code 270-141(C)(2))
• Request for variance to reduce required green‑space from 25.6% to 23.1% (code 270-141(B)(1))
• Proposed five‑story hotel addition with 20 new rooms and new parking spaces at 2A Freemans Bridge Rd, parcels 30.19-1-22.11, 30.19-1-23.11, 30.19-1-23.2

The Zoning Board approved the minutes from the June 1 meeting. It then voted to grant the two requested area variances for the 2A Freemans Bridge Road project, with no conditions attached. The meeting was adjourned after the votes.

• Approved June 1 meeting minutes (3‑0, 2 abstain)
• Granted two area variances for 2A Freemans Bridge Rd (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Town Board

The Glenville Town Board will hold public hearings and vote on two zoning code amendments regarding allowable uses and electronic message centers, as well as resolutions to accept the 2026 water and sewer fee roll and hire one additional seasonal parks worker.

• Public hearing on Local Law 3-2026: Amending Chapter 270 Zoning Code Sections 270-3 and 270.24.2
• Public hearing on Local Law 4-2026: Amending Chapter 270 Zoning Code Sections 270-3 and 270-69
• Resolution accepting the 2026 water and sewer user fee roll
• Resolution authorizing hiring one additional seasonal parks worker
• Resolution authorizing Supervisor to execute BHBL SRO Agreement for 26/27 school year

Town Board

The Glenville Town Board will hold a work session to discuss zoning amendments for Freeman's Bridge and a Planned Residential Development District (Westhaven) on approximately 24 acres.

• Freeman's Bridge Zoning Amendment
• Electronic Message Center signs in the Community Business District
• Westhaven Planned Residential Development District zoning amendment
• Zoning amendment for Glenridge Rd. parcel #22.-1.8.1
• Zoning amendment for Lincoln Dr. Parcel # 22.-1-24.1

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from the February 9 and May 11, 2026 meetings. It will hold public hearings on a minor subdivision on Gower Road, a new Thai restaurant at 123 Saratoga Road, a 5‑story Homewood Suites addition with two area variances on 2A Freemans Bridge Road, a demolition and 1,400 sq ft accessory building for Lawn Doctor at 581 Saratoga Road, and a preliminary site plan for MAD Athletic Club at 46 Maple Avenue.

• Homewood Suites – 5‑story, 5,800 +/- sq ft addition with 20 rooms and two area variances (parking islands, green space) on 2A Freemans Bridge Road
• Niti Thai Kitchen – final site plan review for new restaurant at 123 Saratoga Road (formerly Bella Sophia Boutique)
• Lawn Doctor – demolition of two buildings and construction of a 1,400 sq ft accessory storage building at 581 Saratoga Road
• MAD Athletic Club – preliminary site plan for 3,000 sq ft use of two western units at 46 Maple Avenue
• Gower Road – final subdivision review to create a 5‑acre parcel from a 39‑acre parent parcel

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the May 11 minutes. It approved a minor subdivision on Gower Road, requiring a $1,000 recreation fee per new lot. It approved the final site plan for Niti Thai Kitchen at 123 Saratoga Road. It conditionally approved the Homewood Suites addition at 2A Freemans Bridge Rd and recommended that the Zoning Board grant the required area variances.

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• May 11 minutes approved (5-0)
• Minor subdivision on Gower Road approved; $1,000 fee per lot (5-0)
• Niti Thai Kitchen site plan approved (5-0)
• Commission recommends Zoning Board grant parking island and green‑space variances (5-0)
• Homewood Suites addition at 2A Freemans Bridge Rd conditionally approved (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on June 1, 2026, to consider variance requests for a 1,200 sq ft garage and a 5,376 sq ft pole barn. The board will review requests to exceed size and setback limits for accessory structures.

• Paul Marlow requests variance for 1,200 sq ft garage (624 sq ft over limit)
• Joseph Anderson requests variance for 5,376 sq ft pole barn (1,776 sq ft over limit)
• Paul Marlow requests variance for 3-foot height increase
• Paul Marlow requests variance for 6-foot setback reduction
• Meetings at Glenville Municipal Center, 18 Glenridge Rd

The minutes contain only repeated placeholder text and do not record any actions, approvals, denials, or tabling of items.

Environmental Conservation Commission

The commission will hold a briefing on the town water treatment plant and distribution system, covering operation and planned improvements, with the town supervisor, public works commissioner, and water/sewer superintendent. It will receive status updates on battery energy storage system zoning recommendations, the town planning department, the town board liaison, and the Schenectady County Environmental Advisory Council. The meeting will end with other business and post‑meeting action items.

• Town Water Treatment Plant and Distribution System – briefing on operations and planned improvements
• Battery Energy Storage Systems zoning recommendations – status update
• Update from Town Planning Department
• Update from Town Board liaison
• Update on Schenectady Co. Environmental Advisory Council activities

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will approve minutes from two prior meetings and discuss two recommended amendments to the town's zoning districts at 18 Glenridge Road. It will also review a concept application for an addition at 53 Maple Avenue and several SEQR determinations for a subdivision, a restaurant, and a hotel expansion. All items are presented for recommendation to the Town Board or for commission approval.

• Amend Freemans Bridge Corridor District at 18 Glenridge Road to expand conditional uses and set setbacks and height limits
• Amend Town Center Overlay District sign regulations at 18 Glenridge Road to allow electronic message centers
• Animal Protective Foundation proposes a 5,227 sq ft addition at 53 Maple Avenue (General Business zone)
• SEQR determination for a minor subdivision on Gower Road creating a 5‑acre parcel from a 39‑acre parent (Rural Residential/Agricultural zone)
• SEQR determination for Homewood Suites addition of approximately 5,800 sq ft, 5‑story, 20 rooms at 2A Freemans Bridge Road (Freemans Bridge Corridor District)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the meeting agenda, tabled the February minutes until June, and approved the March 9 minutes. It also reordered two agenda items. The commission unanimously recommended that the Town Board amend the Town Center Overlay District to permit regulated electronic message centers, and also recommended amending the Freemans Bridge Corridor District to expand conditional uses, setbacks, and building‑height limits.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Tabled February minutes until June (6-0)
• Approved March 9, 2026 minutes (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Reordered agenda items #3 and #4 (6-0)
• Recommended Town Board amend Town Center Overlay to allow regulated electronic message centers (6-0)
• Recommended Town Board amend Freemans Bridge Corridor to expand conditional uses and set setbacks (6-0)

Environmental Conservation Commission

The Environmental Conservation Commission will review zoning recommendations for battery energy storage and solar energy. The body will also discuss the Town Water Treatment Plant and Distribution System planned improvement and the Well-field Protection Committee Final Report.

• Battery Energy Storage Systems zoning recommendations recap
• Solar Energy zoning code enhancement recommendations
• Town Water Treatment Plant and Distribution System planned improvement
• Well-field Protection Committee Final Report regarding water quality

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request by Tye Smith to build a 1,440-square-foot garage on a corner lot in the Suburban Residential district. The applicant is seeking variances to exceed the 576-square-foot size limit and to place the structure in the front yard.

• Hearing variance request for 1,440 sq ft garage at 180A Maple Ave
• Requesting variance for structure size (exceeds 576 sq ft limit)
• Requesting variance to place garage in front yard on corner lot
• Property identified as tax map parcel # 23.9-3-4.3

The Zoning Board of Appeals accepted the minutes from the February 23, 2026 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. The board then voted 4‑0 to deny the applicant’s request for two area variances for a 24‑by‑60‑foot garage at 180A Maple Avenue.

• Accepted February 23, 2026 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Denied two variances for 180A Maple Avenue garage (4‑0)

Environmental Conservation Commission

The Glenville Environmental Conservation Commission will discuss recommended revisions to the town code concerning the siting, safety, and permitting of battery energy storage systems. The commission will also receive updates from the Town Planning Department, the Town Board liaison, and the Schenectady County Environmental Advisory Council. Additional business and post‑meeting action items will be addressed.

• Discussion of recommended Town Code revisions for Battery Energy Storage System siting, safety, and permitting requirements
• Update from Town Planning Department (Grace Koetzle)
• Update from Town Board liaison (Brendan Gillooley)
• Update on Schenectady Co. Environmental Advisory Council activities (Joe Peraino)
• Other business and post‑meeting action items

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its January 12 and February 9, 2026 meetings. It will also hear a presentation from the Glenville Environmental Conservation Commission about Battery Energy Storage Systems. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting
• Approve minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting
• GECC presentation on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 12, 2026 meeting, each with a 5‑0 vote. Because three members were absent from the February meeting, the commission could not forward a motion to approve the February 9, 2026 minutes, so that item was postponed to the next agenda. The commission also heard a presentation on battery energy storage systems but took no vote on any related proposals.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved January 12, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Postponed consideration of February 9, 2026 minutes due to lack of quorum

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear a variance request from Tye Smith for a new detached garage at 180A Maple Avenue. The proposed garage measures 24 × 60 feet (1,440 sq ft) and is located in the Suburban Residential district on parcel #23.9-3-4.3. The applicant seeks an 864 sq ft setback variance and relief from the front‑yard accessory‑structure prohibition.

• Variance of 864 sq ft setback for 1,440 sq ft garage at 180A Maple Ave (parcel #23.9-3-4.3)
• Relief from front‑yard accessory‑structure prohibition for corner lot

The Zoning Board approved the November 24, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote and one abstention. It then voted 5‑0 to table the area‑variance application for 180 A Maple Avenue until the applicant can answer board questions. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted November 24, 2025 minutes (AYES 4, NOES 0, ABSTAIN 1)
• Tabled 180 A Maple Ave variance until applicant present (AYES 5, NOES 0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Environmental Conservation Commission

The Glenville Environmental Conservation Commission will review recommended town code changes concerning the siting, safety, and permitting of battery energy storage systems. The meeting also includes updates from the town planner, the town board liaison, and the Schenectady County Environmental Advisory Council. Additional business and post‑meeting action items will be addressed.

• Discussion of recommended town code revisions for Battery Energy Storage System siting, safety, and permitting
• Update from Town Planner Tony Tozzi
• Update from Town Board liaison Brendan Gillooley
• Update on SCEAC (Schenectady Co. Environmental Advisory Council) activities from Joe Peraino
• Other business and post‑meeting action items

Town Board

The board will consider a resolution to adopt Local Law 1-2026, which would amend Chapter 270 of the Glenville Town Code to define “School” and “Student Dormitories” and allow those uses through site‑plan review in the General Business District. The board will also discuss the donation of 18 acres for the Glen Haven Estates development, a proposed sewer extension for that development, a franchise agreement with Charter Communication, and two additional possible land donations.

• Adopt Local Law 1-2026 amending Chapter 270 sections 270-3 and 270-19B to define School and Student Dormitories in the General Business District
• Donate 18 acres to the town as community benefit for the new Glen Haven Estates development
• Propose a sewer extension for the Glen Haven Estates
• Consider a franchise agreement with Charter Communication
• Discuss two other possible land donations

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing for a site plan at 3413 Amsterdam Road and review proposals for a recycling station and an auto body shop expansion. The body will determine if these projects meet zoning and land-use requirements.

• Public hearing for a 2,886 sq. ft. personal service building at 3413 Amsterdam Road
• Concept review for a construction and demolition debris recycling station at 15 7th Street
• Preliminary site plan and Conditional Use Permit for auto body repair expansion at 3174 Amsterdam Road
• Area variance requests for parking and lot coverage at 3174 Amsterdam Road

The commission approved the meeting agenda unanimously (4-0). The minutes from the January 12 meeting were not approved, with three votes in favor, no votes against, and one abstention. The commission conditionally approved the final site‑plan application for 3413 Amsterdam Road by a vote of 4‑0. Chairman M. Carr recused himself from discussion of the Constantine Construction concept.

• Approve agenda (4-0)
• Reject January minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Conditionally approve 3413 Amsterdam Road site plan (4-0)
• Chairman Carr recused from Constantine Construction discussion (no vote)
• Concept review of Constantine Construction presented, no decision taken

Town Board

The Town Board will meet to swear in a new police officer and appoint a Water Treatment Plant Operator. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the January 21, 2026, meeting.

• Swearing in of Samantha Jardas as Police Officer
• Appointment of Joseph O’Connor as Water Treatment Plant Operator at a salary of $66,307.32
• Approval of January 21, 2026, meeting minutes

Environmental Conservation Commission

The Glenville Environmental Conservation Commission will discuss recommended revisions to the town code concerning the siting, safety, and permitting of Battery Energy Storage Systems. The meeting will also include updates from Town Planner Tony Tozzi, Town Board liaison Brendan Gillooley, and the Schenectady County Environmental Advisory Council. Additional business and post‑meeting action items will be addressed.

• Discussion of recommended Town Code revisions for Battery Energy Storage System siting, safety, and permitting requirements
• Update from Town Planner Tony Tozzi
• Update from Town Board liaison Brendan Gillooley
• Update on SCEAC (Schenectady Co. Environmental Advisory Council) activities from Joe Peraino
• Other business and post‑meeting action items for the commission

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a recommendation to the Town Board to amend zoning text to allow dormitories and schools in the General Business District. The meeting also includes site plan reviews for a personal service building and a construction debris recycling station.

• Recommendation to amend zoning text for dormitories and schools
• Public hearing for 3413 Amsterdam Road personal service building
• Concept review for Constantine Construction demolition debris recycling station
• Recommendation for area variances at 3174 Amsterdam Road
• Approval of minutes from January 12, 2026 meeting

Environmental Conservation Commission

The Environmental Conservation Commission will meet to discuss recommended Town Code revisions regarding Battery Energy Storage System siting, safety, and permitting. The meeting will also include updates from the Town Planner, Town Board liaison, and the Schenectady County Environmental Advisory Council.

• Discussion of recommended Town Code revisions for Battery Energy Storage Systems
• Update from Town Planner Tony Tozzi
• Update from Town Board liaison Brendan Gillooley
• Update on SCEAC activities from Joe Peraino
• Post-meeting action items for GECC

Environmental Conservation Commission

The Glenville Environmental Conservation Commission will consider recommended revisions to the town code that address the siting, safety, and permitting of battery energy storage systems. The commission will also receive updates from the town planner, the town board liaison, and the Schenectady County Environmental Advisory Council. After discussion, the commission will identify any post‑meeting actions needed.

• Discussion of recommended town code revisions for battery energy storage system siting, safety, and permitting
• Update from Town Planner Tony Tozzi
• Update from Town Board liaison Brendan Gillooley
• Update on Schenectady Co. Environmental Advisory Council activities from Joe Peraino
• Other business and post‑meeting action items

Town Board

The board held public hearings and adopted Local Law 1‑2026, amending Chapter 270 to define schools and student dormitories and permit those uses in the General Business District. It also approved the extension of Sewer District 3 (Extension #4) at 45 MacArthur Drive, with all costs to be borne by the developer. Additionally, the board filled several vacancies, appointing Timothy Ferrara to the Town Board, Samantha Jardas as a police officer, and Richard Sleeper to the Small Business and Economic Development Committee.

• Adopt Local Law 1‑2026 amending Chapter 270 sections 270‑3 and 270‑19B to define schools and student dormitories in the General Business District
• Approve Sewer Extension #4 to Sewer District 3 at 45 MacArthur Drive (parcel 29.16‑2‑50.111), developer‑funded
• Appoint Timothy Ferrara of Valleywood Drive to fill the vacant Town Board seat
• Appoint Samantha Jardas as Police Officer, effective February 2 2026
• Appoint Richard Sleeper to the Small Business and Economic Development Committee

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will approve minutes from the Dec. 8, 2025 meeting. It will hold a public hearing on a proposed pizzeria at 15 Glenridge Road. It will review a preliminary site plan for a personal service building at 3413 Amsterdam Road. It will consider a SEQR amendment for a large recreational facility expansion at 4281 Amsterdam Road.

• Public hearing: 15 Glenridge Rd pizzeria site plan (1,150 sq ft, General Business, Town Center Overlay)
• Preliminary site plan: 3413 Amsterdam Rd personal service building (2,886 sq ft, Community Business)
• SEQR amendment: 4281 Amsterdam Rd recreational expansion (clubhouse, training facility, pavilion, cricket fields, lighting, parking, wastewater treatment)
• Approval of minutes from Dec. 8, 2025 meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the meeting agenda (5‑0) and the December 8, 2025 minutes (4‑0, 1 abstention). It gave final approval to Chris Thompson’s pizzeria site plan at 15 Glenridge Road (5‑0). The commission issued a negative SEQR declaration for the 3413 Amsterdam Road storage building (5‑0) and conditionally approved its preliminary site plan with four conditions (5‑0). The NY Capital Sports SEQR amendment was tabled because the application was incomplete.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved December 8, 2025 minutes (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved pizzeria final site plan at 15 Glenridge Road (5‑0)
• Issued negative SEQR declaration for 3413 Amsterdam Road project (5‑0)
• Conditionally approved preliminary site plan for 3413 Amsterdam Road (5‑0)
• Tabled NY Capital Sports SEQR amendment due to incompleteness

Town Board

The Glenville Town Board will meet on the first and third Wednesdays of each month in 2026, with a work session on the second Wednesday. The board also approved resolutions to designate official banks, a newspaper, and signatories for town accounts, and appointed members to various committees and commissions.

• Designates First National Bank of Scotia and other banks as official depositories for town funds
• Designates The Daily Gazette as the official newspaper for the Town of Glenville
• Authorizes $2,000 contribution for the Scotia Village 'Freedom Park' summer concert series
• Authorizes $5,000 contribution for the Burnt Hills Summer Recreation Program
• Schedules public hearings for January 21, 2026, regarding a proposed sewer extension and a zoning law amendment

The Glenville Town Board unanimously approved eight administrative resolutions, including the regular meeting calendar for 2026, designation of official banks and newspaper, authorization of fund withdrawals, travel reimbursement policy, and ratification of the procurement policy. All motions passed with four votes in favor and none against.

• Approved Resolution 1-2026 setting regular Board meetings and committee schedules (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2-2026 designating First National Bank of Scotia, Pioneer Commercial Bank, Greene County Commercial Bank, NYCLASS, and EPIC FUND NY as official depositories (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 3-2026 designating The Daily Gazette as the official newspaper (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 4-2026 authorizing Supervisor Kirkham Jr. and Deputy Comptroller Jeffrey Prescott to withdraw funds individually (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 5-2026 establishing mileage and travel reimbursement rates and approval procedures (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 6-2026 ratifying the Town's Procurement Policy and Procedures for 2026 (4-0)
• Approved the remaining Administration Resolutions 7-8 on consent (4-0)
• Adopted liaison appointments for supervisors and councilmembers as listed (4-0)