Guilderland public meetings in 2025

Town Board

The Guilderland Town Board meeting is set for December 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. No specific agenda items are provided in the agenda document. The notice only includes viewing information for the public. This appears to be a procedural announcement.

Planning Board

The agenda provided is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific items for decision or discussion.

The board approved the change in tenancy for the community resource center at 6378 Gun Club Road, contingent on the applicant providing an engineer’s daily water‑usage estimate. The motion was seconded by Thomas Roberts and passed unanimously (7‑0). The board also forwarded the retail‑use special‑use permit application for 1660 Western Ave as submitted.

• Approved change in tenancy for 6378 Gun Club Road community center, pending engineer water‑usage estimate (7‑0)
• Forwarded retail‑use special‑use permit for 1660 Western Ave as submitted

Town Board

The Special Town Board meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The agenda materials provided contain no listed agenda items or decisions. The public can listen to or view the meeting via Verizon channel 34, Spectrum channel 1303, or the town website.

The Board voted to enter an executive session at 5:00 p.m. to discuss board appointments. It later voted to exit the executive session at 7:15 p.m. and then adjourned the special meeting at 7:16 p.m. All motions were carried.

• Enter executive session at 5:00 p.m. – carried (4 ayes, 1 absent)
• Exit executive session at 7:15 p.m. – unanimously carried
• Adjourn special meeting at 7:16 p.m. – unanimously carried

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 7:00 p.m. on December 3, 2025. No specific rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public‑hearing items are listed on the agenda. The meeting will be streamed on Verizon channel 34, Spectrum channel 1303, and the town website.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved area variances for 5915 Gardner Rd, 1 Feeney Lane, and 6552 Route 158, each with a 5‑aye, 0‑nay vote. It also approved a site‑plan amendment for 456 Route 146 and signage at 1475 Western Ave, both unanimously. The special‑use permit request for 1434 Western Ave was adjourned without a decision. All approvals were recorded as unanimous votes.

• Approved area variance for 5915 Gardner Rd (5 Aye – 0 Nay)
• Approved area variance for 1 Feeney Lane (5 Aye – 0 Nay)
• Approved area variance for 6552 Route 158 (5 Aye – 0 Nay)
• Approved site‑plan amendment for 456 Route 146 (5 Aye – 0 Nay)
• Approved signage at 1475 Western Ave (5 Aye – 0 Nay)
• Special‑use permit for 1434 Western Ave adjourned, no vote

Town Board

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

The Board approved Local Law No. 9, creating a six‑month moratorium on the sale and use of biosolids. It also adopted Local Law No. 8, incorporating New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law Article 32 into the Town Code. The Board authorized demolition of the condemned structure at 2360 Western Avenue. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved Local Law No. 9 (six‑month biosolids moratorium) (5‑0)
• Adopted Local Law No. 8 (Vehicle & Traffic Article 32) (5‑0)
• Authorized demolition of unsafe structure at 2360 Western Ave (5‑0)
• Closed Public Hearing No. 1 at 7:04 p.m. (5‑0)
• Closed Public Hearing No. 2 at 7:17 p.m. (5‑0)
• Closed Public Hearing No. 3 at 7:51 p.m. (5‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on November 19, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. The agenda does not list any specific rezoning, contract, ordinance, or fee items. The meeting will be broadcast on Verizon channel 34, Spectrum channel 1303, and the town website. No substantive items are identified in the provided agenda.

The Zoning Board unanimously approved an area variance for Robert Fine Jewelry to install a building‑mounted sign exceeding 50 sq ft. It also approved a special use permit for Bank of America to place a standalone ATM in a TOD zone and issued a negative SEQRA declaration. Additional signage applications for Curious Minds, Shake Shack and She’s Yar were each approved, while the Prime Storage variance was postponed to the December 3 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.

• Approved area variance for 2026 Western Ave – Robert Fine Jewelry sign (5‑0)
• Approved special use permit for 1611 Western Ave – Bank of America ATM (5‑0)
• Issued negative SEQRA declaration for unlisted action (5‑0)
• Postponed area variance for 1583 Western Ave – Prime Storage until Dec 3 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved signage for 1859 Western Ave – Curious Minds daycare (5‑0)
• Approved signage for 1475 Western Ave – Shake Shack restaurant (5‑0)
• Approved signage for 1724 Western Ave – She’s Yar salon (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:33 p.m. (unanimous)

Town Board

The agenda lists only the meeting date, time, and broadcast channels. No specific resolutions, contracts, or hearings are detailed. This appears to be a regular session without listed agenda items.

The Board approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 public hearing on the 2026 budget and the regular meeting, each passing unanimously. It adopted a State Environmental Quality Review Act determination for the Comprehensive Plan Update, also unanimously. The Board agreed to add an adaptive, all‑inclusive playground to the adopted Comprehensive Plan and to incorporate the Tree Preservation Committee into its Implementation Section.

• Approved minutes of Nov 6 2025 public hearing on 2026 budget (5‑aye)
• Approved minutes of Nov 6 2025 regular meeting (5‑aye)
• Adopted SEQR determination for Comprehensive Plan Update (5‑aye)
• Added adaptive all‑inclusive playground to adopted Comprehensive Plan
• Integrated Tree Preservation Committee into Comprehensive Plan Implementation Section

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting on November 12, 2025 lists only the meeting time and broadcast information. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are scheduled. The agenda contains no decisions or proposals.

The Planning Board approved the final plat for a two‑lot, 55.8‑acre subdivision at 4304 Frederick Road, noting fire‑code compliance for the driveway, with a 6‑aye, 0‑nay vote. The board adjourned discussion on the special‑use permit for a new shopping center at 1671 Western Avenue, moving the matter back to the applicant for further consideration, also by a 6‑0 vote. The board referred the special‑use permit application for Elevation Coworks at 1434 Western Avenue as submitted, with a 6‑0 vote. No formal action was taken on the preliminary site plan for the Albany Country Club reserve at 300 Wormer Road.

• Approved final plat for 2‑lot subdivision at 4304 Frederick Rd (6‑0)
• Adjourned discussion on 1671 Western Ave shopping center permit (6‑0)
• Referred Elevation Coworks 1434 Western Ave permit as submitted (6‑0)

Town Board

The Guilderland Town Board will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed 2026 budget. Residents may listen and provide comments. The meeting will be streamed on Verizon channel 34, Spectrum channel 1303, and the town website.

• Public hearing on the 2026 town budget

The Guilderland Town Board held a public hearing on the preliminary 2026 budget; no members of the public spoke. The board voted to close the hearing (Motion #203) with five ayes and then unanimously adjourned the meeting (Motion #204). No other budget actions were decided.

• Closed public hearing on preliminary 2026 budget (5 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Board

The agenda provided contains only procedural boilerplate and scheduling information. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

The Board approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. It adopted the Preliminary 2026 Town Budget. The Board adopted Resolution No. 7 to use General Reserve funds for state‑granted improvements at Keenholts Park, the John Schoolcraft House, and Town Hall. It also authorized the signing of a $945,537.74 water warrant, confirmed the permanent appointment of Emily Romano as Recreation Administrative Assistant, and approved the promotion of Hannah Clavijo to Paramedic.

• Approved minutes of Oct 21, 2025 meeting – all five members Aye
• Adopted Preliminary 2026 Town Budget – all five members Aye
• Adopted Resolution No. 7 to use General Reserve for park, house, and Town Hall improvements – all five members Aye
• Authorized Supervisor and Town Clerk to sign water warrant for $945,537.74 – all five members Aye
• Approved permanent appointment of Emily Romano as Recreation Administrative Assistant – all five members Aye
• Approved promotion of Hannah Clavijo from EMT to Paramedic – all five members Aye
• Adjourned meeting at 7:08 p.m. – all five members Aye

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on November 5, 2025 has no listed agenda items. The agenda only provides meeting time and broadcast information. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda.

The board voted 5‑0 to reject the special use permit for Canna Planet at 2093 Western Avenue. It approved area variances for four properties: 130 Bircwood Dr, 5859 Depot Rd, 25 East Dillenbeck Dr, and 1859 Western Ave. Several signage applications were also approved. The variance request for 1583 Western Ave was postponed to November 19, 2025.

• Denied special use permit for Canna Planet (2093 Western Ave) – 5 Aye, 0 Nay
• Approved area variance for 130 Bircwood Dr – 5 Aye, 0 Nay
• Approved area variance for 5859 Depot Rd – 5 Aye, 0 Nay
• Approved area variance for 25 East Dillenbeck Dr – 5 Aye, 0 Nay
• Approved area variance for 1859 Western Ave – 5 Aye, 0 Nay
• Approved signage for 3313 Carman Rd church – 5 Aye, 0 Nay
• Approved signage for 1475 Western Ave retail – 5 Aye, 0 Nay
• Postponed area variance for 1583 Western Ave to 11/19/25

Industrial Development Agency

The Industrial Development Agency meeting on Oct 28, 2025 is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. The agenda provides only information on how the public can listen to or view the meeting via Verizon channel 34, Spectrum channel 1303, and the town website. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the agenda.

The Industrial Development Agency Board approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes and unanimously adopted a revised FOIL Policy, a Records Retention Policy, an Affordable/Workforce Housing Policy with an income restriction amendment, and the 2026 Draft Budget. All actions were approved by unanimous vote of the seven board members.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted revised FOIL Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Records Retention Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted Affordable/Workforce Housing Policy with 120% AMI rental limit (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 Draft Budget (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Guilderland Planning Board is scheduled to meet on October 22, 2025. The agenda includes a list of items to be discussed, but the specific topics and materials are not detailed in the provided text.

• Meeting materials available online
• Public viewing on Verizon channel 34
• Public viewing on Spectrum channel 1303
• Public viewing on Town website
• Meeting begins at 7:00 P.M.

Town Board

The agenda provided contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time and broadcast channels. No specific action items or discussion topics are listed.

The Board closed the public hearing on the sewer assessment roll and adopted the assessment roll resolutions for both the principal/interest portion (§202) and the operation/maintenance portion (§202‑a). The adopted rates are $45.21 for Zone A (a $2.52 decrease) and $20.81 for Zone B (a $1.06 decrease); the operation‑and‑maintenance rate rises $20.59 to $307.29, an overall increase of $17.01. The Board also approved a $212.78 budget amendment transferring funds between tax accounts and approved the minutes of the October 7 meeting.

• Approved closing public hearing for Comprehensive Plan Update, written comments allowed until Nov 11 (5‑aye)
• Closed public hearing on sewer assessment roll §202 (5‑aye)
• Adopted Assessment Roll Resolution for sewer improvement area §202 (5‑aye)
• Closed public hearing on sewer assessment roll §202‑a (5‑aye)
• Adopted Assessment Roll Resolution for sewer improvement area §202‑a (5‑aye)
• Authorized $212.78 budget amendment transfer between Tax & Assessments and Tax Receiver accounts (5‑aye)
• Approved minutes of the October 7, 2025 meeting (5‑aye)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on October 15, 2025 has no specific agenda items listed. The agenda only provides the meeting time (7:00 P.M.) and information on how the public can view the meeting via Verizon channel 34, Spectrum channel 1303, or the town website. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are noted.

The Zoning Board approved a special use permit for a beauty salon at 1834 Western Ave (5‑0). It also approved a noise‑hour variance for Peak Construction at 1701 Western Ave, adding limits on Saturday start times, muffling requirements, and weekday‑only concrete pours (3‑2). Two area variance requests were postponed to the November 5 meeting, and an area variance for a monument sign at 6 Crossgates Mall Rd was approved (5‑0).

• Approved special use permit for a beauty salon at 1834 Western Ave (5‑0)
• Approved noise‑hour variance for Peak Construction at 1701 Western Ave with conditions (3‑2)
• Postponed area variance for signage at 1583 Western Ave to Nov 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Postponed area variance for a shed at 130 Birchwood Drive to Nov 5, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved area variance for monument sign at 6 Crossgates Mall Rd (5‑0)

Traffic Safety Committee

The Guilderland Traffic Safety Committee meeting on October 14, 2025 has no specific agenda items. The public can listen and view the meeting on Verizon channel 34, Spectrum channel 1303, or the town website. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:00 P.M. and consists of procedural matters only.

The committee adopted the April 8, 2025 minutes and approved several traffic‑safety actions: adding Fletcher Road to the speed‑sign rotation schedule, requesting NYSDOT to install a ‘Yield to Pedestrian’ sign and a crosswalk at Route 146, recommending stop signs at DiBella Drive, and asking the Police Department for increased patrol and the Highway Department to review signs on Nott Road. It also approved a motion for the Town Board to adopt all Vehicle Traffic Laws related to parking violations.

• Adopted April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Added Fletcher Road to Speed Sign/Counter rotation schedule (6‑0)
• Requested NYSDOT to install ‘Yield to Pedestrian’ sign and add crosswalk on Route 146 (6‑0)
• Recommended Town Board install stop signs at DiBella Drive (6‑0)
• Requested Police Department increase patrol during peak speeding times on Nott Road and Highway Department review existing signs (6‑0)
• Approved motion for Town Board to adopt all Vehicle Traffic Laws for parking violations (6‑0)

Planning Board

The agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific items for decision or discussion.

Town Board

The October 7, 2025 Town Board meeting is announced with time and broadcast channels. No specific agenda items, resolutions, or public hearings are listed in the agenda. The meeting can be viewed on Verizon channel 34, Spectrum channel 1303, or the town website.

The Board conducted a public hearing on the Black Creek Run Planned Unit Development. Presentations covered stormwater management, housing types, and infrastructure upgrades. No votes or formal decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Guilderland Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on September 17, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. The agenda contains no listed items, indicating only procedural business. Residents can listen via Verizon channel 34, Spectrum channel 1303, or the town website.

The Zoning Board approved three variances and a special‑use permit amendment, denied one variance, and took several administrative actions. Approvals included a privacy‑fence variance, a daycare permit amendment, a cannabis‑sign variance, and signage for two businesses. The board also denied a shed variance near the Watervliet Reservoir and appointed a town‑designated engineer.

• Approved area variance for 2989 St Michaels Ln privacy fence (5‑0)
• Approved special‑use permit amendment for 1859 Western Ave daycare (5‑0)
• Denied area variance for 4594 Western Turnpike shed near reservoir (5‑0)
• Approved area variance for 2028 Western Ave cannabis sign with height reduction (5‑0)
• Approved appointment of Greenman Pedersen as TDE for 1621 Western Ave (5‑0)
• Approved minutes for prior meetings (5‑0)
• Approved signage for Bare Blends at 1475 Western Ave (5‑0)
• Approved signage for Samantha Nass at 1475 Western Ave (5‑0)

Town Board

The Guilderland Town Board meeting is set for September 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The agenda posted contains only procedural information, providing viewing channels and a link to meeting materials. No specific resolutions, contracts, or hearings are listed for discussion or decision.

The Board approved extending the public hearing and comment period for the Comprehensive Plan Update through October 7, 2025. It also approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. The Board scheduled two public hearings on October 21, 2025—one at 7:00 p.m. for the sewer improvement assessment roll under NYS Town Law §202 and another at 7:05 p.m. under §202‑A. Additional actions included authorizing a request for proposals to upgrade the Western Turnpike Golf Course fire‑sprinkler system, confirming the permanent appointment of Kyle Murphy as a paramedic, and acknowledging receipt of the tentative 2026 budget.

• Approved continuation of Comprehensive Plan hearing through Oct 7 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of Aug 19 2025 meeting (5‑0)
• Approved scheduling public hearing Oct 21 2025 7:00 p.m. for sewer assessment §202 (5‑0)
• Approved scheduling public hearing Oct 21 2025 7:05 p.m. for sewer assessment §202‑A (5‑0)
• Authorized Western Turnpike Golf Course RFP for fire sprinkler system upgrade (5‑0)
• Approved permanent appointment of Kyle Murphy as Paramedic (5‑0)
• Acknowledged receipt of tentative 2026 budget (no vote recorded)

Planning Board

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for decision or discussion.

Conservation Advisory Council

The Conservation Advisory Council inspected the 14‑lot subdivision on Fuller Station Road and found little overall environmental impact. It strongly supports protecting the 28.13‑acre open‑space Lot 14 and urges the town to work with the applicant to preserve the wetlands and stream. The council flagged concerns about the town‑proposed piped drainage system and recommended that it be reconsidered. No formal vote or binding decision was recorded.

Planning Board

The Guilderland Planning Board has scheduled a meeting for August 27, 2025. The public can view the meeting on local cable channels and the Town website.

• Meeting materials available online
• Public viewing on Verizon channel 34
• Public viewing on Spectrum channel 1303
• Public viewing on Town website

Industrial Development Agency

The board approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to refer three draft resolutions—designating Hodgson Russ, LLP as the FOIL Appeals Entity, addressing workforce housing, and retaining agency records—to the Governance Committee. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (6 Ayes, 1 absent)
• Moved draft resolution designating Hodgson Russ, LLP as FOIL Appeals Entity to Governance Committee (6 Ayes, 1 absent)
• Moved draft resolution on workforce housing to Governance Committee (6 Ayes, 1 absent)
• Moved draft resolution concerning retention of agency records to Governance Committee (6 Ayes, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:24 P.M.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for decision or discussion.

The Zoning Board approved several area variances, including a sign for Crunch Fitness and a lot‑line adjustment on Route 146. It adjourned discussion on a storage‑signage variance to the September meeting. The Board also adopted an interpretation that allows churches to use electronic message boards under the public‑service exemption. Additional site‑plan modifications and two new business signage permits were approved.

• Approved area variance for Crunch Fitness sign at 1583 Crossgates Mall Rd (5 Aye‑0 Nay)
• Approved area variance for Jacob Benninger lot‑line adjustment at 435 Route 146 (5 Aye‑0 Nay)
• Adjourned discussion on Prime Storage signage variance at 1583 Western Ave to Sep 17, 2025 meeting (5 Aye‑0 Nay)
• Adopted interpretation permitting churches to use electronic message boards as public‑service signage (5 Aye‑0 Nay)
• Approved site‑plan modifications for Laviano Realty at 1859 Western Ave (5 Aye‑0 Nay)
• Approved site‑plan modifications for Dollar General at 1975 Western Ave (5 Aye‑0 Nay)
• Approved signage for Fresh As A Daisy Pet Spa at 3770 Carman Rd (5 Aye‑0 Nay)
• Approved signage for Savvy Sliders at 1229 Western Ave (5 Aye‑0 Nay)

Town Board

The Board approved the town’s water system improvements and adopted a bond resolution authorizing up to $6,796,970 for the Water Filtration Plant project. It also adopted Local Law No. 6‑2025 rezoning 3.1 acres at 2093 Western Avenue from Business Non‑Retail Professional to Local Business District. The Board approved continuing the Comprehensive Plan public hearing through the September 16 meeting and approved the July 15, 2025 minutes.

• Approved water system improvements, including reconstruction of the Water Filtration Plant (5‑0)
• Adopted Water District‑Water Filtration Plant Project 2025 Bond Resolution for up to $6,796,970 (5‑0)
• Adopted Local Law No. 6‑2025 rezoning 2093 Western Avenue (3.1 acres) to Local Business District (5‑0)
• Approved continuation of the Comprehensive Plan public hearing through September 16, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved the July 15, 2025 Town Board minutes as written (5‑0)

Conservation Advisory Council

The Conservation Advisory Council inspected the 55.8‑acre property at 4304 Frederick Rd and found minimal environmental impact. The council noted the applicant’s interest in a conservation easement for Lot 2 and recommended further follow‑up on that program. The subdivision application was referred to the Albany County Planning Board for its July 17 meeting. No formal approval, denial, or vote was recorded.

• Recommended further follow‑up on Lot 2 conservation easement (no vote)
• Referred subdivision application to Albany County Planning Board (no vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for Costco signage with a lighting condition, and approved special use permits for a solar array, a landscaping home occupation, a shed replacement, and a hair‑salon home occupation, each with negative SEQRA declarations where required. It also approved a special use permit for a solar array conditional on engineer recommendations. The board denied an area variance for a garage expansion and dismissed a special‑use amendment request.

• Approved area variance for 1701 Western Ave (Costco signage) – condition: illumination off at 8:30 PM; vote 4 Aye — 0 Nay
• Approved special use permit for 6285 Farm Lane solar array (conditional on engineer recommendations); vote 5 Aye — 0 Nay
• Issued negative SEQRA declaration for 6285 Farm Lane; vote 5 Aye — 0 Nay
• Dismissed special use permit amendment at 2019 Western Ave; vote 5 Aye — 0 Nay
• Approved special use permit for 5700 Depot Rd home‑occupation landscaping business; vote 5 Aye — 0 Nay
• Issued negative SEQRA declaration for 5700 Depot Rd; vote 5 Aye — 0 Nay
• Approved area variance for 22 Sherwood Forest Rd shed replacement; vote 5 Aye — 0 Nay
• Denied area variance for 38 Providence St garage replacement; vote 5 Aye — 0 Nay

Town Board

The Board closed the public hearings for two rezoning requests and adopted negative SEQR declarations for each parcel. Both motions were carried unanimously (5 ayes). The Board also approved continuing the Comprehensive Plan public hearing series through the August 19 meeting.

• Closed public hearing for 2093 Western Ave rezoning (motion #139) – carried (5 ayes)
• Adopted negative SEQR for 2093 Western Ave rezoning (motion #140) – carried (5 ayes)
• Closed public hearing for 1859-1865 Western Ave rezoning (motion #141) – carried (5 ayes)
• Adopted negative SEQR for 1859-1865 Western Ave rezoning (motion #142) – carried (5 ayes)
• Approved continuation of Comprehensive Plan public hearing through Aug 19 (motion #143) – carried (5 ayes)

Town Board

The board adopted Resolution No. 4, voluntarily recognizing the CSEA as the exclusive representative for the Town’s Highway Department employees for collective bargaining. The motion was moved by Councilman Santos, seconded by Councilwoman Napierski, and passed with four ayes and no nays. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution No. 4 recognizing CSEA as exclusive bargaining representative (4-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous)

Industrial Development Agency

The Industrial Development Agency Board approved a revised fee schedule resolution with a vote of six ayes and one absent member. The board also approved the April 29, 2025 meeting minutes. Discussion on workforce‑housing involvement will continue at the next meeting, and the agency will move forward drafting a revised FOIL policy. The Governance Committee unanimously recommended sending the revised fee schedule language to the board for approval.

• Approved April 29, 2025 meeting minutes (Bombardier motion, Centi second, Carr abstained)
• Adopted revised fee schedule resolution (ayes: Johnston, Bombardier, Smart, Dordick, Centi, Carr; absent: McAnearney)
• Approved December 3, 2024 Governance Committee minutes (Johnston motion, Smart second)
• Governance Committee unanimously moved revised fee schedule language to the IDA Board
• Board will continue discussion on IDA involvement in workforce housing projects
• IDA will draft a revised FOIL policy

Town Board

The Town Board approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. It voted to schedule a public hearing on the Black Creek Run residential development for August 19 at 7:00 P.M. The Board also adopted Resolution No. 3‑2025 declaring the town’s intent to enter a water supply agreement with the Village of Altamont.

• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (5‑0 vote)
• Approved scheduling public hearing on Black Creek Run development for Aug 19, 7 P.M. (5‑0 vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 3‑2025 to pursue water supply agreement with Village of Altamont (5‑0 vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board unanimously approved a special use permit for converting 1180 Berne Altamont Rd into an inn with conditions on lighting, occupancy, hours, foliage and water supply. It also approved area variances for a fence replacement at 76 Hiawatha Drive and a new sign at 1475 Western Ave. Additionally, the board approved four building‑mounted signage installations for Anthropologie, Rowan, Zaab Thai Restaurant, and The Works. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.

• Approved special use permit for 1180 Berne Altamont Rd inn (5 Aye — 0 Nay)
• Approved area variance for fence replacement at 76 Hiawatha Drive, with maintenance condition (5 Aye — 0 Nay)
• Approved area variance for new sign at 1475 Western Ave (Saxton Sign LLC) (5 Aye — 0 Nay)
• Approved signage revision for Anthropologie at 1475 Western Ave (5 Aye — 0 Nay)
• Approved building‑mounted sign for Rowan at 1475 Western Ave (5 Aye — 0 Nay)
• Approved building‑mounted sign for Zaab Thai Restaurant at 2568 Western Ave (5 Aye — 0 Nay)
• Approved building‑mounted sign for The Works at 1704 Western Ave (5 Aye — 0 Nay)

Town Board

The Board adopted Local Law No. 5‑2025 amending Chapter 177 to rename the local administrator and adopt flood‑insurance documents. It also approved the 2025 street‑paving schedule, authorized participation in NYCLASS, adopted an ADA complaint policy for town transportation, and confirmed several appointments.

• Motion #111: Close public hearing and consider adopting local law (5‑0)
• Motion #112: Adopt Local Law No. 5‑2025 amending Chapter 177 (flood code) (5‑0)
• Motion #113: Approve minutes of the May 20 2025 meeting (5‑0)
• Motion #114: Approve Highway Law §284 agreement for 2025 street‑paving schedule (4‑0‑1 abstain)
• Motion #115: Adopt Resolution No. 2 to join NYCLASS investment program (5‑0)
• Motion #116: Approve permanent appointment of Anthony Vanderwarker as laborer, Water & Wastewater Dept. (5‑0)
• Motion #117: Adopt ADA Complaint Policy for town‑provided transportation services (4‑0‑1 abstain)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board approved an area variance for Nathan Quinlan's 12 × 25‑ft addition (5‑0). It also approved a use variance allowing a drive‑thru restaurant on Western Avenue (3‑2). A negative SEQRA declaration for an unlisted action and a new Styled Studio sign at 3770 CarMan Rd were each approved unanimously.

• Approved area variance for Nathan Quinlan's 12 × 25‑ft addition (5‑0)
• Approved use variance for drive‑thru restaurant on Western Avenue (3‑2)
• Issued negative SEQRA declaration for unlisted action (5‑0)
• Approved replacement sign for Styled Studio at 3770 CarMan Rd (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Town Board

The board approved the May 6 meeting minutes and settled two tax certiorari cases, saving the town litigation costs. It accepted the 2024 Single Audit, scheduled public hearings on flood‑code changes and an affordable‑housing exception, and adopted budget amendments to record grant revenues. All actions passed with unanimous roll‑call votes.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (Motion #102) – vote: Crawford Aye, Beedle Aye, Napierski Aye, Santos Aye, Barber Aye
• Approved settlement for Vosburgh Corner Associates tax case ($1,689.25 refund) (Motion #103) – vote: Crawford Aye, Beedle Aye, Napierski Aye, Santos Aye, Barber Aye
• Approved settlement for Guilderland Partners tax case ($1,026.22 refund) (Motion #104) – vote: Crawford Aye, Beedle Aye, Napierski Aye, Santos Aye, Barber Aye
• Accepted the December 31, 2024 Single Audit (Motion #105) – vote: Crawford Aye, Beedle Aye, Napierski Aye, Santos Aye, Barber Aye
• Scheduled public hearing June 3 for flood‑damage prevention code amendment (Motion #106) – vote: Crawford Aye, Beedle Aye, Napierski Aye, Santos Aye, Barber Aye
• Scheduled public hearing June 3 for affordable/workforce housing exception at 6 & 10 Mercy Care Lane (Motion #107) – vote: Crawford Aye, Beedle Aye, Napierski Aye, Santos Aye, Barber Aye
• Adopted 2025 Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for listed officials (Motion #108) – vote: Crawford Aye, Beedle Aye, Napierski Aye, Santos Aye, Barber Aye
• Approved 2025 budget amendments adding $20,953.65 in grant funds (Motion #109) – vote: Crawford Aye, Beedle Aye, Napierski Aye, Santos Aye, Barber Aye

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board voted 5‑0 to approve an amendment to the special‑use permit allowing a cannabis dispensary at 2028 Western Avenue. It also approved amendments to special‑use permits and area variances for several other properties, and authorized new signage at 1475 Western Avenue. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved amendment to special‑use permit for cannabis dispensary at 2028 Western Ave (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to special‑use permit for storage building at 3830 Western Turnpike (5‑0)
• Approved area variance for garage wall at 2042 W Old State Road (5‑0)
• Approved area variance for 6‑ft privacy fence at 5012 Colonial Drive (5‑0)
• Re‑affirmed approval of area variance at 3400 Gari Lane (5‑0)
• Approved area variance for accessory structure at 3367 E Lydia Street (4‑0)
• Approved signage installation at 1475 Western Ave (5‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5‑0)

Town Board

The Board adopted Local Law No. 4‑2025, extending a 10 % real‑property tax exemption to town residents who volunteer as firefighters in neighboring municipalities. It also authorized the appointment of James Marchena as a police officer. The Board approved the amended minutes of the April 1, 2025 meeting and closed the public hearing on the tax‑exemption proposal.

• Close public hearing (Motion #84) – carried unanimously (Crawford, Beedle, Centi, Napierski, Barber Aye)
• Adopt Local Law No. 4‑2025 extending tax exemption (Motion #85) – carried unanimously (Crawford, Beedle, Centi, Napierski, Barber Aye)
• Approve amended April 1, 2025 minutes (Motion #86) – carried unanimously (Crawford, Beedle, Napierski, Santos, Barber Aye)
• Authorize appointment of James Marchena as police officer (Motion #87) – carried unanimously (Crawford, Beedle, Napierski, Santos, Barber Aye)

Industrial Development Agency

The board approved the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. It then approved a resolution to modify the Hiawatha Land Development project approval regarding land boundaries. The proposal to adopt a standalone IDA fee policy was tabled, and discussion of workforce housing assistance was also tabled for a future meeting.

• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved modification of Hiawatha project land boundaries (6-0)
• Tabled consideration of a standalone IDA fee policy (6-0)
• Tabled discussion on workforce housing assistance

Traffic Safety Committee

The Traffic Safety Committee unanimously adopted the minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting. All items discussed – the Western Avenue CVS signage issue, the East Old State Road speeding complaints, and the new business concerns raised by residents – were motioned to be tabled until the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Adopted February 11, 2025 minutes (9‑0)
• Tabled 2040 Western Avenue CVS signage issue (9‑0)
• Tabled East Old State Road speeding and truck concerns (9‑0)
• Tabled all new‑business resident concerns (9‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (9‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board approved an area variance for 3400 Gari Lane to allow a clustered subdivision (5‑0 vote). It also approved an area variance for 3447 Gari Lane to permit 75 ft of 6‑ft‑high privacy fencing (5‑0 vote). Four signage applications – a canopy sign at 3903 CarMan Rd, a nail‑spa sign at 1704 Western Ave, a temporary medical‑office sign at 4 Crossgates Mall Rd, and a bank sign at 1791 Western Ave – were each approved by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved area variance for 3400 Gari Ln (5 Aye — 0 Nay)
• Approved area variance for 3447 Gari Ln (5 Aye — 0 Nay)
• Approved canopy sign for Mobil at 3903 CarMan Rd (5 Aye — 0 Nay)
• Approved building‑mounted sign for Cozy Nail Spa at 1704 Western Ave (5 Aye — 0 Nay)
• Approved temporary development sign for NYOH at 4 Crossgates Mall Rd (5 Aye — 0 Nay)
• Approved building‑mounted sign for Community Bank at 1791 Western Ave (5 Aye — 0 Nay)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Town Board

The Town Board approved several actions, including adopting a standard work‑day resolution for certain town employees and authorizing the Supervisor to sign a performance agreement for “Oklahoma!” at GPAC. It also authorized the EMS department to seek proposals for a new Type I ambulance, approved a $160,557.88 water warrant, and adopted the name “Courage Way” for a private street. Additionally, a $1.08 million consultant agreement to replace a culvert under Leesome Lane was approved.

• Approved minutes of March 18, 2025 meeting (5‑0)
• Adopted Standard Work Day resolution (5‑0)
• Authorized Supervisor to sign Park Playhouse “Oklahoma!” agreement (5‑0)
• Authorized EMS to issue RFP for new Type I ambulance and transfer funds (5‑0)
• Authorized signing of Water Warrant $160,557.88 (5‑0)
• Approved name “Courage Way” for private street (5‑0)
• Approved culvert replacement consultant agreement (4‑0‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Industrial Development Agency

The committee approved the March 21, 2024 audit committee meeting minutes. It then voted to recommend that the full Industrial Development Agency board accept the 2024 audit report. No other matters were discussed.

• Approved March 21, 2024 audit committee minutes
• Recommended acceptance of the 2024 audit report to the IDA Board