Guilderland public meetings in 2023

Planning Board

This is a procedural meeting agenda with no specific items listed. The Planning Board is scheduled to convene at 7:00 P.M., and the public can watch via cable channels or the town website.

• No specific agenda items listed

Town Board

This agenda contains only the meeting time and a link to meeting materials, with no specific items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda is incomplete.

Industrial Development Agency

The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time and viewing access. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed in the text.

Industrial Development Agency

The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time and viewing access. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed in the text.

Development Planning Committee

The provided agenda for the November 15 meeting contains only boilerplate header information. No specific projects, discussions, or decisions are listed in the document.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a meeting on November 15, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. The agenda contains only the meeting time and viewing information, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

• No specific agenda items listed

Town Board

The Guilderland Town Board is holding its regular meeting on November 9, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. The agenda contains only viewing and participation instructions, with no listed action items, discussions, or public hearings. This is a procedural placeholder agenda.

• No action items listed

Town Board

This is a procedural Town Board meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda only provides viewing information for the public, indicating the meeting will be held at 7:00 P.M. on November 2, 2023.

Traffic Safety Committee

The Guilderland Traffic Safety Committee is holding a meeting on October 26, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. The agenda contains only the meeting time and viewing instructions, with no specific items listed. This appears to be a procedural placeholder.

Industrial Development Agency

The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding meeting time and public viewing access. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented in the text.

Industrial Development Agency

The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time and viewing options. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed in the text.

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural agenda for the Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on October 18, 2023. No specific items are listed beyond the meeting time and viewing instructions.

Town Board

This is a procedural-only agenda for the October 17, 2023 Town Board meeting. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed; the agenda only provides viewing instructions for the public.

Zoning Board of Appeals

This Zoning Board of Appeals meeting agenda contains only the agenda item itself, with no listed public hearings, applications, or other substantive business. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

Town Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Guilderland Town Board meeting on October 3, 2023. The agenda contains only the agenda itself and a reference to meeting materials, with no specific action items, discussions, or decisions listed.

Industrial Development Agency

The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding how to view the meeting. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are documented in the text.

Town Board

This agenda contains only the agenda itself and a reference to meeting materials, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion. The meeting appears to be procedural, as no resolutions, ordinances, or public hearings are identified in the provided text.

• No specific action items listed in the agenda text

Planning Board

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Guilderland Planning Board meeting. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no rezonings, site plans, public hearings, or other substantive matters to decide or discuss.

• No substantive items listed

Zoning Board of Appeals

This Zoning Board of Appeals meeting agenda contains only the agenda item itself, with no listed applications, public hearings, or other business. The meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature, with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The Board approved a Special Use Permit for a tree removal business to operate as a Home Occupation II. A variance for a detached garage setback was also approved. One application was adjourned due to the applicant's absence.

• Approved Home Occupation II permit for KT Tree Service at 7160 Route 158 (5-0)
• Approved area variance for detached garage setback at 4402 Weaver Road (5-0)
• Adjourned application for 4304 Frederick Road to October 4, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved May 3, 2023 minutes (5-0)

Town Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Guilderland Town Board meeting of September 5, 2023. The agenda contains only the agenda item and a reference to meeting materials, with no specific resolutions, public hearings, or other business items listed.

• No specific action items, resolutions, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

The Town Board approved several modifications to the 2023 adopted budget and awarded a contract for a used ambulance. The board also scheduled two public hearings regarding the Sewer Improvement Area Assessment Roll and authorized a grant application for the Town Court.

• Approved modifications to the 2023 adopted budget (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Sewer Improvement Area Assessment Roll for Oct 17, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Sewer Improvement Area Assessment Roll for Oct 17, 2023, at 7:05 p.m. (4-0)
• Authorized Town Court to apply for a Justice Court Assistance Program grant up to $30,000 (4-0)
• Awarded $52,955.00 contract for a used type III Ambulance to Gorman Enterprises (4-0)
• Approved permanent appointment of David Kellerman as Laborer in Parks and Recreation (4-0)
• Authorized Town Supervisor to sign 2024 Statement of Intent for Stormwater Coalition of Albany County (4-0)
• Approved minutes from August 15, 2023, meeting (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural agenda with no listed substantive items. The only item is the agenda itself, and no decisions or discussions are specified.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved three area variances for signage and building setbacks. The board also approved four separate sign installation requests.

• Approved area variance for 79sqft of signage at 1 Crossgates Mall Road (5-0)
• Approved area variance for barn replacement within required setback at 713 Route 146 (5-0)
• Approved area variance for detached garage exceeding 15ft in height at 653 Route 146 (5-0)
• Approved new building mounted sign at 2080 Western Avenue (5-0)
• Approved new freestanding sign at 2500 Western Avenue (5-0)
• Approved new building mounted sign at 1652 Western Avenue (5-0)
• Approved temporary development sign at 6 Crossgates Mall Road (5-0)

Industrial Development Agency

This Industrial Development Agency meeting agenda lists only the agenda item itself, with no substantive business items, resolutions, or discussions specified. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, and no decisions or proposals are detailed in the provided text.

• No substantive items listed beyond the agenda

The Board approved a lease/leaseback transaction providing sales and mortgage tax relief for Crossgates Releaseco, LLC. The Agency also adopted SEQRA findings and authorized the acquisition of abandoned town roads and deed restrictions via eminent domain for the project site.

• Approved SEQRA Findings Statement for Western Avenue Costco Project (5-0)
• Approved lease/leaseback transaction for Crossgates Releaseco, LLC providing $2,123,600 in sales tax and $75,000 in mortgage tax benefits (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of abandoned Town roads and deed restrictions via Eminent Domain Procedures Law (5-0)
• Approved May 31, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting transcript as minutes

Town Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Guilderland Town Board meeting of August 15, 2023. The agenda contains only the agenda itself and a reference to meeting materials, with no specific action items, discussions, or decisions listed. The only available document is a meeting summary PDF.

• No specific action items listed on the agenda

The Town Board authorized an engineering agreement for a multi-use path on State Route 146 and applied for state grant funds to build a well water filtration system. The Board also approved a one-year extension for the Great Oaks Planned Unit Development and accepted a rezoning application for 1854 Western Avenue.

• Approved one-year extension for Great Oaks Planned Unit Development (4-0, 1 recused)
• Accepted withdrawal of extension request for Pine Bush Senior Living PUD (5-0)
• Tabled public hearing for Black Creek Run Country Hamlet
• Approved rezoning application for 1854 Western Avenue to Local Business District (5-0)
• Authorized agreement with Creighton Manning Engineering for Route 146 multi-use path (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 8 to apply for NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement Act grant for well filtration (5-0)
• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Board

This Guilderland Planning Board meeting agenda contains only the agenda item itself, with no listed applications, public hearings, or other substantive business. The meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda is incomplete.

Town Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Guilderland Town Board meeting of July 18, 2023. The agenda contains only the agenda itself and a reference to meeting materials, with no specific items for decision or discussion listed.

The Town Board approved accepting a zoning change application for 34.86 acres at 6283 Farm Lane to allow for a solar farm. The board also adopted a resolution for the maintenance and retention of electronic records. Minutes from the June 6, 2023, meeting were approved.

• Approved accepting zoning change application for 34.86 acres at 6283 Farm Lane from Residential Overlay (RO) to Rural Agricultural (RA3) (5-0)
• Referred 6283 Farm Lane zoning application to the Planning Board for report and recommendation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 04 of 2023 for maintaining and retaining electronic records (5-0)
• Approved June 6, 2023, Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Board

This is a procedural agenda with only an agenda item and no substantive business listed. The meeting materials are referenced but no decisions or discussions are specified.

Comprehensive Plan Update Committee

This is the agenda for the Guilderland Comprehensive Plan Update Committee meeting on July 11, 2023. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no substantive topics, decisions, or discussions specified. The meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature.

The committee reviewed results from a community survey, student engagement, and a public workshop. A draft Vision statement was presented for future public review, and the committee proposed forming five thematic subcommittees to develop goals and recommendations.

• Proposed five subcommittees for Transportation & Mobility, Neighborhoods & Housing, Parks/Recreation/Historic Resources, Agriculture/Open Space/Environment, and Economic Growth
• Scheduled next CPUC meeting for September 12, 2023

Industrial Development Agency

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Guilderland Industrial Development Agency meeting. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no substantive business, resolutions, or public hearings scheduled.

• Agenda

The Board postponed the approval of the May 31 meeting minutes pending a draft review. Members discussed the potential development of a local hiring policy and the current status of the Costco project, though no formal action was taken on the project.

• Postponed approval of May 31 meeting minutes
• Tabled local hiring policy discussion until Governance Committee Chair is available
• Recused Board member Mr. Bombardier from all Costco project deliberations

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural-only agenda with no substantive items listed. The only entry is the agenda itself, with no details on any applications, hearings, or decisions to be discussed.

The Board approved area variances for a garage, a detached garage, and an inground pool. It denied a signage variance for Splash Car Wash but approved eight other sign replacement or installation requests.

• Approved area variance for replacement 2-story garage at 2042 W Old State Road (4-1)
• Approved area variance for detached garage at 17 Seeley Drive (5-0)
• Approved area variance for inground pool at 2005 Tina Court (5-0)
• Denied area variance for 150sf signage at 2123 Western Avenue (4-1)
• Approved 8 sign replacements or installations including 2123 Western Ave, 5180 Western Turnpike, and 1210 Western Avenue (5-0 each)
• Continued case for front yard shed at 59 E Hite Court to July 19 (5-0)
• Approved January 18 minutes (5-0)

Planning Board

This is a procedural-only agenda with no substantive items listed. The only entry is the agenda itself, and the text directs readers to view available meeting materials, which are not provided here.

The Board approved a final plat for a 2-lot minor subdivision at Vaughn Drive/Birch Drive. A proposed 3-lot minor subdivision on Settles Hill Road was tabled pending revisions to the lot layout.

• Approved final plat for 2-lot minor subdivision at Vaughn Drive/Birch Drive (6-0)
• Tabled 3-lot minor subdivision at Settles Hill Road/Furbeck Road pending layout revisions

Town Board

The Town Board approved several infrastructure and technology upgrades, including a new town website and tax collection software. They also awarded a major HVAC contract and approved a waterline easement on West Old State Road.

• Awarded $850,000 HVAC improvement contract to Family Danz (5-0)
• Accepted CivicPlus statements of work for new Town website at initial cost of $45,832.85 (5-0)
• Awarded $20,550 tax collection software contract to Edmunds GovTech, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment to transfer $20,550 from contingency to equipment & capital outlay (5-0)
• Approved proposed waterline easement on West Old State Road (5-0)
• Appointed James Welsch as Assistant Superintendent of the Water & Wastewater Department (5-0)
• Authorized $409,311.23 collector’s warrant for the Water Department (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for NYS retirement reporting for Nicole Ventresca-Cohen and Kevin McDonald (5-0)

Industrial Development Agency

The Industrial Development Agency conducted two public hearings regarding the Crossgates Releaseco LLC project. The project involves the construction of a Costco facility and requests for sales tax and mortgage recording tax exemptions, as well as the use of eminent domain for land and deed restrictions.

• Approved appointment of Donald Csaposs as meeting chair (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Committee

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive items listed. The agenda contains only the standard 'Agenda' item, so no decisions or discussions are specified.

The committee approved the October 24, 2022 meeting minutes. Three requests for new or modified stop signs were tabled pending the results of traffic and speed counter studies. The committee also noted the installation of four new grant-funded digital speed counter signs.

• Adopted October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Tabled request for all-way stop at Coons Rd. and Coffee Dr. pending speed counter data
• Tabled request for all-way stop at DiBella Dr. and Salvia Ln. pending traffic study
• Tabled request for stop sign at Lisa Dr. and Acre Dr. pending traffic study

Planning Board

This is the agenda for the Guilderland Planning Board meeting on May 24, 2023. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no specific applications, proposals, or discussions detailed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with substantive business to be covered in the available meeting materials.

• No specific rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

The Board approved a site plan for a child care/daycare facility. Two other applications regarding an office change in tenancy and a zoning change were tabled for further review or information.

• Approved May 10, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Approved site plan for Capital Kids Care child care/daycare at 2558 Western Avenue/6493 Possin Road (6-0)
• Tabled site plan for Bridge Coast Enterprises, LLC office at 2555 Western Avenue
• Tabled zoning change request from R15 to LB for Chris Laviano at 1854 Western Avenue

Development Planning Committee

This meeting agenda contains only the single item 'Agenda' and no substantive business is listed. The available meeting materials are referenced but not provided, so there is nothing concrete to report on decisions or discussions.

The Development Planning Committee reviewed a proposal for a 56,400 square foot self-storage/warehouse facility on 10.7 acres. Town staff raised concerns regarding the project's location within the 500-foot Watervliet Reservoir setback and potential impacts on water quality. No formal decision was recorded in the minutes.

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on May 17, 2023. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no substantive decisions or discussions specified.

• Agenda

The board approved three permanent sign requests and one temporary sign. Public hearings were held for two area variances, but no final decisions on those variances were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved building mounted sign replacement for Her Underthings at 2080 Western Avenue (5-0)
• Approved adding 'Senior Living' to monument sign for Peregrine Senior Living at 300 Mill Rose Court (5-0)
• Approved replacement of SEFCU building mounted signs with Broadview signs at 2114 Western Avenue (5-0)
• Approved temporary sign for Splash Car Wash at 2123 Western Avenue (5-0)

Town Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Guilderland Town Board meeting of May 16, 2023. The agenda contains only the agenda itself and a reference to meeting materials, with no specific items for decision or discussion listed.

The Town Board accepted an application to rezone a 0.45-acre parcel from Residential-15 to Local Business and referred it to the Planning Board. The board also authorized a request for proposals for the Western Turnpike Golf Course clubhouse roof and approved several personnel appointments.

• Accepted rezoning application for 1854 Western Avenue from Residential-15 to Local Business (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for Western Turnpike Golf Course clubhouse roof repair and replacement (5-0)
• Awarded granulated activated carbon contract to Carbon Activated Corp. at $1.16/pound (5-0)
• Appointed Laura Barry, Mary Dornbush, William Kidd, Ellen Manning, and Timothy Welch to Tree Preservation Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Janet Thayer, Esq. as Assistant Town Attorney (5-0)
• Appointed William Bremigen as Superintendent of the Water & Wastewater Department (5-0)
• Approved permanent appointments of Michael Connolly and Brandon Shaver (5-0)
• Tabled approval of April 18, 2023, meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Guilderland Planning Board meeting agenda for May 10, 2023, lists only the adoption of the agenda itself. No substantive items such as rezoning, site plans, or public hearings are included. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Agenda adoption

The Planning Board approved the final site plan for a 46-unit residential development at Depot Road/School Road. The Board also issued a negative declaration for a 2-lot minor subdivision on Vaughn Drive/Birch Drive.

• Approved final site plan for Black Creek Run Country Hamlet 46-unit development (5-0)
• Issued SEQRA negative declaration for Diamond Home Designs 2-lot minor subdivision (5-0)
• Approved April 26, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Comprehensive Plan Update Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Update Committee extended the community survey deadline and scheduled a public workshop. The committee also reviewed housing and economic data for the town, including trends in homeownership and commercial land use.

• Extended Community Survey submission deadline to May 15, 2023
• Scheduled second Public Workshop for June 1, 2023, 6:00 PM at Westmere Fire House

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special use permit for a 158,000+/- sq ft Costco at Western Avenue/Crossgates (4-0), after adopting the EIS findings statement. The board also approved three area variances: a front-yard detached garage at 4345 Weaver Road, a taller detached garage at 727 Route 146, and a front-yard shed at 1415 Rocco Drive (all 6-0). A temporary sign for the Voorheesville Farmers Market was approved (6-0). Minutes from four prior meetings were approved (4-0, with two abstentions).

• Approved special use permit for Costco retail facility (4-0)
• Adopted EIS findings statement for Costco (4-0)
• Approved area variance for front-yard detached garage at 4345 Weaver Road (6-0)
• Approved area variance for taller detached garage at 727 Route 146 (6-0)
• Approved area variance for front-yard shed at 1415 Rocco Drive (6-0)
• Approved temporary sign for Voorheesville Farmers Market (6-0)
• Approved minutes from Sept 2021, June 2022, Oct 2022, Nov 2022 (4-0, two abstentions)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a site plan for an 8,000 square foot medical office building. The Board also reviewed a final site plan for the Black Creek Run Country Hamlet development and directed the Town Planner to prepare a draft approval for future review.

• Approved March 8, 2023 and March 22, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Approved site plan for 8,000 sq. ft. medical office building at 2500/2505 Western Avenue & 3 Hague Drive (4-0)
• Directed Town Planner to prepare draft final site plan approval for Black Creek Run Country Hamlet

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider its agenda. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no substantive decisions or discussions specified. The meeting materials are available for review, but no specific cases or actions are listed.

• Agenda review only; no specific zoning cases or applications listed

The board approved special use permits for a golf performance center and a mixed-use building project. A request for a 158,000sf Costco retail facility was adjourned to a future meeting. Several sign permits and previous meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved special use permit for golf performance center at 5180 Western Turnpike (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for mixed-use buildings at 1859-1871 Western Avenue (5-0)
• Approved 3 variances for 1859-1871 Western Avenue (5-0)
• Adjourned Costco 158,000sf retail facility special use permit to May 3, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved Air Gas sign at Northeastern Industrial Park (5-0)
• Approved illuminated channel letter sign at 1475 Western Avenue (5-0)
• Approved The Hedge Bistro sign at Western Turnpike Golf Course (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Jan 19, Jan 5, July 20, Dec 7, 2022, and Feb 15, 2023

Town Board

This Town Board meeting agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and a link to meeting materials. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

• Agenda approval
• Review of meeting materials

The Town Board authorized the construction of a bike-pedestrian path on Route 146 and approved professional services for sidewalk projects on Carman Road and East Old State Road. Other actions included settling a tax certiorari case and approving a budget transfer for a Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Approved Resolution No. 3 to allocate $250,000 for a bike-pedestrian path on Route 146 (4-0)
• Authorized professional services contract with CHA Consulting, Inc. for Carman Road and East Old State Road sidewalks (4-0)
• Authorized $152,196.21 collector's warrant for the Water Department (4-0)
• Approved tax certiorari settlement for Northeastern IP Holdings, LLC with a final assessed value of $45,000,000 (4-0)
• Approved 2023 road paving agreement under NYS Highway Law § 284 (4-0)
• Approved budget transfer of $104,572.50 from General Fund to 'Other Econ & Develop' for Comprehensive Plan Update (4-0)
• Approved minutes from April 4, 2023, meeting (4-0)

Comprehensive Plan Update Committee

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Guilderland Comprehensive Plan Update Committee meeting on April 17, 2023. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no decisions, discussions, or materials specified.

• No substantive items listed

The Comprehensive Plan Update Committee (CPUC) appointed its leadership and reviewed public engagement data. Members discussed the existing 2001 Vision Statement and identified themes for a future update. No other formal votes were taken.

• Confirmed Committee Member Betton as Chair (unanimous)
• Confirmed Committee Member Abbruzzese as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Town Board

This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and a link to meeting materials, including a meeting summary PDF. No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed.

The Town Board authorized a project agreement with the DOT for pedestrian improvements on Route 20 and approved a tax certiorari settlement for 1700 South LLC. The board also authorized a request for proposals for tax software and made two provisional personnel appointments.

• Approved Resolution No. 2 of 2023 for Western Avenue sidewalk project and appropriated $314,809.00 (5-0)
• Approved tax certiorari settlement for 1700 South LLC resulting in a $3,829.72 refund (5-0)
• Authorized issuance of a request for proposals for a tax software program (5-0)
• Approved provisional appointment of Kassandra Baker as Assessment Clerk (5-0)
• Modified 2023 budget by $22,728.79 for NYS Justice Court Assistance Program grant (5-0)
• Approved provisional appointment of Kimberly Duncan as Telecommunicator (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 21, 2023, Regular Meeting (5-0)

Industrial Development Agency

This Industrial Development Agency meeting agenda contains only the agenda and a link to audit committee minutes from March 28, 2023. No substantive items, resolutions, or public hearings are listed, so the meeting appears limited to procedural review of prior minutes.

• Review of 3.28.2023 audit committee minutes

The Board approved several resolutions regarding a financial assistance application from Crossgates Releaseco for a new Costco. The agency also accepted the 2022 Audit Report. Three previous meeting minutes from 2022 and 2023 were approved.

• Approved 2022 Audit Report from Mengel, Metzger, Barr & Co. LLP (unanimous)
• Approved Public Hearing Resolution for Crossgates Releaseco/Costco project (unanimous; Mr. Bombardier recused)
• Approved Funding Agreement Resolution for Crossgates Releaseco/Costco project (unanimous; Mr. Bombardier recused)
• Approved Appraiser Solicitation Resolution for Crossgates Releaseco/Costco project (unanimous; Mr. Bombardier recused)
• Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved November 22, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Board

This Planning Board agenda contains only the agenda item itself and directs readers to view meeting materials. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural boilerplate.

The Planning Board reviewed a site plan for a 163,000 square foot Costco facility and associated fuel station. The Board issued several recommendations for the site plan before moving the matter to the Zoning Board. Public hearings were also held and closed for two minor subdivisions.

• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for JKM Builders LLC 4 lot minor subdivision (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for Joseph Stanco 2 lot minor subdivision (6-0)
• Moved Costco site plan recommendations and Town Planner memo to Zoning Board (6-0)

Town Board

This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and a link to meeting materials. No decisions, discussions, or specific action items are listed, so the meeting appears to be limited to routine administrative business.

• Agenda approval
• Review of meeting materials

The Town Board passed Local Law No. 1 of 2023, providing a 10% real property tax exemption for eligible volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. The Board also awarded water treatment chemical bids and approved the 2023 summer performance schedule for the Guilderland Performing Arts Center. A SEQRA determination for the Black Creek Run Country Hamlet project was tabled for further review.

• Approved Local Law No. 1 of 2023 for 10% real property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers (5-0)
• Tabled SEQRA determination for Black Creek Run Country Hamlet and referred back to Planning Board (5-0)
• Awarded 2023-24 chemical bids to Coyne Chemical, Holland Chemical, Jones Chemical, and Surpass Chemical (5-0)
• Adopted resolution setting standard work days for job titles (5-0)
• Approved 2023 GPAC performing artists' agreements totaling $9,300 (5-0)
• Approved permanent appointment of Tannor Carr as part-time custodial worker (5-0)
• Approved minutes from March 7, 2023, meeting (5-0)

Comprehensive Plan Update Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Update Committee. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no substantive discussion or decisions scheduled.

Planning Board

The Planning Board issued negative declarations for two development projects and approved a sketch plan report for a large residential development. The Board also issued a report disapproving of a proposed mixed-use building addition.

• Approved February 8, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Issued SEQR negative declaration for 2 lot minor subdivision at 5601 Grant Hill Road (6-0)
• Issued SEQR negative declaration for 8,000 SF medical office building at 2500/2502 Western Avenue and 3 Hauge Drive (6-0)
• Approved sketch plan report to Town Board for Albany Country Club Country Hamlet at 300 Wormer Road (6-0)
• Issued site plan report disapproving of proposed mixed-use building at 1859-1871 Western Avenue (6-0)

Town Board

The Guilderland Town Board is holding its regular meeting on March 7, 2023. The agenda contains only the agenda item and a link to meeting materials, with no substantive items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with any decisions or discussions not detailed in the provided agenda text.

The Town Board authorized emergency funding for water system computer upgrades and approved a tax assessment settlement with Macy's Retail Holding, Inc. The board also updated hourly pay rates for several departments and modified the 2022 and 2023 budgets.

• Authorized $100,000 from Water Capital Improvement Reserve for SCADA upgrades (5-0)
• Approved tax assessment settlement for 2019-2022 with Macy's Retail Holding, Inc. at 1 Crossgates Mall Road (5-0)
• Approved proposed hourly rate schedule for Highway, Parks & Recreation, and Water & Wastewater Departments (5-0)
• Approved modifications to the 2022 adopted budget (5-0)
• Approved 2023 budget modification to purchase a used 2001 International 4000 Series Utility Truck for $22,500 (5-0)
• Designated April 15 and October 28 (8 am to 2 pm) for Household Hazardous Waste Disposal events (5-0)
• Approved permanent appointment of Mackenzie Hempstead as Network & Systems Technician (5-0)
• Approved February 7, 2023, meeting minutes (4-0, 1 recused)

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on March 1, 2023. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no substantive matters, public hearings, or decisions scheduled for discussion.

• No substantive items listed; agenda contains only the agenda item itself

The Board approved a Special Use Permit to convert a former dental office into an animal hospital. A sign application for Warby Parker at 1475 Wester Ave was also approved. One application was continued to April 19, 2023, because the applicant did not attend.

• Approved Special Use Permit for animal hospital at 2079 Western Avenue (5-0)
• Approved negative declaration of an unlisted SEQRA action (5-0)
• Approved Warby Parker sign at 1475 Wester Ave (5-0)
• Continued unnamed application to April 19, 2023 meeting

Planning Board

The Board issued negative SEQR declarations for two minor subdivisions and approved site plan reviews for a veterinary clinic and a golf performance center. A proposal for a mixed-use building on Western Avenue was continued to a future meeting.

• Issued SEQR negative declaration for 2-lot minor subdivision at 493 Church Road (7-0)
• Issued SEQR negative declaration for 4-lot minor subdivision at Old State Road/Abbey Road (7-0)
• Approved site plan for veterinary clinic tenancy change at 2079 Western Avenue (7-0)
• Approved site plan for golf performance center at 5180 Western Turnpike per staff recommendations (7-0)
• Continued mixed-use building review at 1857-1871 Western Avenue to March 8, 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board approved area variances for a residential garage and a commercial sign. A special use permit for a warehouse and light manufacturing facility was also approved. The Board additionally approved the meeting minutes from February 1, 2023.

• Approved area variance for garage at 7039-7041 Chandler Road (5-0)
• Approved area variance for freestanding sign at 1232 Western Avenue (5-0)
• Issued negative declaration for unlisted SEQRA action at 310 Wayto Road (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for Sandell Manufacturing at 310 Wayto Road (5-0)
• Approved February 1, 2023 minutes (5-0)

Planning Board

This is a procedural-only agenda with a single item listing the agenda itself. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Agenda item only; no substantive business listed

The Planning Board tabled two residential development applications. The Barth Meadows project was sent back for revisions after the board rejected the concept plan layout and density bonus application. The Albany Country Club Country Hamlet application was tabled to allow for the preparation of a sketch plan report.

• Approved January 25, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Tabled Barth Meadows Major Subdivision application (6-0)
• Tabled Albany Country Club Country Hamlet sketch plan review

Town Board

The Town Board approved a new agreement with the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and a lease for the Western Turnpike Golf Course clubhouse. The board also authorized budget modifications for EMS funding and accepted property easements for a waterline extension.

• Approved agreement with Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (4-0)
• Approved lease with D Squared Management LLC (dba The Hedge Bistro) for Western Turnpike Golf Course clubhouse (4-0)
• Approved 2023 budget modifications for EMS healthcare bonuses and ARPA-funded ambulance (4-0)
• Accepted 11 property easements for waterline extension on Fuller Station Road (4-0)
• Approved retirement benefit reporting calendars for Cody Arena, Bryan Clenahan, and Jacob Crawford (3-0)
• Approved permanent appointments of Nathaniel Hinz and Nixon Mercado as EMTs (4-0)
• Approved waiving building permit fees for fire damage at 6997 Suzanne Lane (4-0)
• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board approved an area variance for a monument sign at 1671 Western Avenue and a special use permit for a bubble tea store at 2 Alton Road. A parking space striping modification at 1444 Western Avenue was approved. One area variance request for a sign at 1232 Western Avenue was continued to the February 15th meeting.

• Approved area variance for monument sign at 1671 Western Avenue (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for bubble tea store at 2 Alton Road (5-0)
• Issued negative declaration for unlisted SEQRA action for 2 Alton Road (5-0)
• Continued area variance for sign at 1232 Western Avenue to February 15th
• Approved parking space striping modification at 1444 Western Avenue (5-0)
• Approved building mounted and freestanding signs for The Scene at 1671 Western Avenue (5-0)
• Approved freestanding sign for Eggcellent at 2 Alton Road (5-0)

Planning Board

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The Planning Board approved a two-lot minor subdivision and a site plan for a restaurant change in tenancy. A proposal for a mixed-use building on Western Avenue was tabled pending plan revisions.

• Approved December 14, 2022, and January 11, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Approved concept plan for 2-lot minor subdivision at 5601 Grant Hill Road (6-0)
• Approved site plan for Eggcellent Restaurant at 2 Alton Road (6-0)
• Tabled mixed-use building site plan at 1859-1871 Western Avenue

Industrial Development Agency

This is a procedural agenda for the Guilderland Industrial Development Agency meeting. The only listed item is the agenda itself and a reference to the January 24, 2023 governance committee minutes. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

• Review of 1.24.2023 governance committee minutes

The Industrial Development Agency approved the 2023 Housekeeping Resolution, including the appointment of Vera Dordick as Secretary/Assistant Treasurer. The board also reviewed meeting minutes from late 2022, though a revote is required due to a lack of quorum.

• Approved 2023 Housekeeping Resolution and appointment of Vera Dordick as Secretary/Assistant Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved October 25, 2022 and November 22, 2022 meeting minutes (revote required due to lack of quorum)

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on January 18, 2023. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no decisions, discussions, or public hearings scheduled.

The Board approved a special use permit for a climate-controlled storage facility and an amendment to convert commercial space to residential apartments. Multiple area variances for accessory structures and garages were granted, along with two sign approvals.

• Approved area variance for accessory structure exceeding 15ft at 2889 W Lydius Street (5-0)
• Approved area variance for detached garage in front yard at 6268 Gardner Road (5-0)
• Approved area variance for detached garage in front yard at 6244 Gardner Road (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit amendment to convert commercial space to two residential apartments at 1672 Western Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit amendment to add a garage at 2965 W Old State Road with conditions (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for climate-controlled storage facility at 1583 Western Avenue with operational hour restrictions (5-0)
• Approved administrative request to modify access road design for solar facility at 6580 Dunnsville Road
• Approved 1-year Special Use Permit extension for 2 Van Buren Blvd (5-0)

Town Board

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The Town Board scheduled a public hearing for a proposed local law to provide real property tax exemptions for eligible volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. The Board also approved the 2023 EMS fee schedule and two personnel appointments.

• Scheduled public hearing for Local Law No. 1-2023 (volunteer firefighter/ambulance worker tax exemption) for March 21, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved EMS Department's 2023 fee schedule (5-0)
• Added Town Engineer and Building Maintenance Supervisor to annual ethics disclosure list (5-0)
• Accepted Conservation Advisory Committee's 2022 Annual Report (5-0)
• Approved provisional appointment of Brittany Jurnak as Keyboard Specialist in Assessor's Office (5-0)
• Approved permanent appointment of Jason Vivian as Labor in Water & Wastewater Department (5-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of 2021 single audit of federal expenditures (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 3, 2023 meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)

Planning Board

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Comprehensive Plan Update Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Guilderland Comprehensive Plan Update Committee with no substantive items listed on the agenda. The only item is the agenda itself, and no discussion or decision topics are specified.

• No substantive items listed

The Comprehensive Plan Update Committee reviewed preliminary town demographics, housing trends, and land use data. Members agreed to appoint a Chair or Co-Chairs by the next meeting and supported a proposed public engagement plan including an open house and online survey.

• Agreed to fill the Committee Chair position by the March 2023 meeting
• Approved the use of an in-person Open House format for the first Visioning Workshop
• Determined that agricultural stakeholders fit within the Business & Economic Development category

Conservation Advisory Council

This is a procedural meeting of the Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council. The agenda contains only the adoption of the agenda itself, with no substantive items listed for discussion or decision.

Town Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Guilderland Town Board meeting on January 3, 2023. The agenda contains only the agenda itself and a reference to meeting materials, with no specific items for decision or discussion listed.

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The Town Board suspended the review of a 41-lot subdivision application at Gun Club Road due to cease and desist orders and potential law violations. The board also approved several police department appointments and various organizational schedules for 2023.

• Suspended Gun Club Road subdivision review and authorized Town Attorney to seek injunctive relief (4-0)
• Approved appointments for 9 police department positions, including one Lieutenant and one Sergeant (4-0)
• Approved 2023 organizational appointments (Schedule A) (4-0)
• Adopted 2023 meeting schedules for Town and various boards (Schedule B) (4-0)
• Authorized 2023 Police Department vendor overtime rates (4-0)
• Designated 10 engineering firms as Town-designated engineers (4-0)
• Authorized Water & Wastewater Department to solicit bids for potable water chemicals and carbon (4-0)
• Approved modifications to the 2022 adopted budget (4-0)