Colonie public meetings in 2023

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board passed several resolutions regarding staff appointments and promotions for the Police, EMS, and Attorney departments. The board also adopted new 2024 fee schedules for Parks and Recreation and established pay rates for seasonal employees.

• Promoted James J. Gerace to Police Chief at $152,132 annually
• Promoted Daniel J. Belles to Deputy Police Chief at $140,126 annually
• Appointed David M. Brickner as Senior Attorney at $79,812 annually
• Adopted new 2024 Parks and Recreation Department fee schedule
• Authorized $8,505 for psychological services via Behavioral Health Specialist, PLLC

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three new applications. Two are residential requests, and one is a National Grid proposal. The board will decide or discuss these matters at the meeting.

• 23-067: 215 Troy Schenectady Rd. - Vicente Merino Martinez
• 23-070: 3 Undine St. - Luigi Cicero
• 23-069: 674 Watervliet Shaker Rd. (2) - James Zuccolotto, Agent for Niagara Mohawk Power Company d/b/a National Grid

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board will hold a public hearing and final site plan review for a 75-lot conservation subdivision at 34 Denison Road, and will review several other proposals including a revised warehouse, a new office building, a car dealership, a cell tower, and a community center. These are concept, sketch, or final plan reviews, meaning some are only preliminary discussions.

• 34 Denison Road: 75-lot conservation subdivision, public hearing and final site plan review
• 66 Crabapple Lane: revised warehouse, 10,646 sq ft, 12 parking spots
• 85 Coliseum Drive: four-story, 135,000 sq ft office building
• 784 Troy Schenectady Road: 2-story, 25,320 sq ft auto sales/service building
• 415A & 421 Albany Shaker Road: 124+ ft Verizon monopole tower

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to consider several resolutions, including authorizing a public hearing for a financial assistance application from NSH USA Corporation, consenting to collateral mortgages for the Lincoln Avenue Development LLC (Phase 1A) project, and a recapture evaluation for the Trixie Girl LLC / Chris’ Coffee Service, Inc. project. The board will also act on the Audit Committee's recommendation to appoint an external auditor. Public comment and a public hearing are scheduled.

• Resolution to authorize public hearing for NSH USA Corporation financial assistance application
• Resolution to consent to collateral mortgages on Lincoln Avenue Development LLC (Phase 1A) project
• Resolution on recapture evaluation for Trixie Girl LLC / Chris’ Coffee Service, Inc. project
• Recommendation on appointment of external auditor
• Public hearing and public comment periods

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is approving a series of personnel actions, including appointments, transfers, and promotions, along with setting the 2024 holiday schedule and pay dates. It is also authorizing agreements for police range use, towing services, and animal shelter services, and adopting a new police fee schedule.

• Appointed Ethan B. Townsend as Planner (Grade 15) at $68,848/year, effective Dec 18, 2023
• Appointed Christian M. Rakvica and Carl J. Mason, Jr. as Highway Maintenance Workers at $21.18/hour
• Promoted William A. Westfall to Working Foreman (Water Dept) at $63,720/year
• Adopted 2024 holiday schedule and biweekly pay dates for town employees
• Authorized police range use agreements with various agencies, with $550 annual fee for some

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is holding a regular meeting to vote on a series of resolutions, including several personnel appointments and promotions, the 2024 holiday schedule, employee pay dates, and agreements for police range use, towing services, and animal shelter services. The board is also adopting a new police fee schedule and a body-worn camera stipend for police supervisors.

• Provisional appointment of Ethan B. Townsend as Planner (Grade 15) at $68,848/year
• Appointment of Christian M. Rakvica and Carl J. Mason Jr. as Highway Maintenance Workers at $21.18/hour
• Transfer of Michael R. Westfall to Motor Equipment Operator (Grade 11) at $29.49/hour
• Adoption of 2024 holiday schedule for Town employees
• New police fee schedule effective Jan 1, 2024, including $550 annual range maintenance fee

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Conservation Advisory Council is holding its regular December meeting, where members will discuss updates on the water chestnut, Conservation Day planning, the native garden, and Lock 4. They will also review and comment on a project at 66 Crabapple Ln (Gallivan Warehouse), with comments due by December 19.

• Project comment: 66 Crabapple Ln – Gallivan Warehouse (comments due 12/19)
• Water chestnut update
• Conservation Day planning
• Native garden update
• Lock 4 update

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three new applications at its December 6, 2023 meeting. The cases involve properties on Green Island Ave., Sparrowbush Rd., and Wellness Way, with the latter seeking approval for an electric vehicle charging station.

• 23-058: 68 Green Island Ave., Ted Delucia, Agent
• 23-068: 74A Sparrowbush Rd., Nicholas Costa, Agent for 686 Rt. 7 LLC
• 23-066: 1 Wellness Way, Brian Fetterman, Agent for Plug In Stations

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board is meeting to review two sketch plan proposals: a 30,000 square foot automotive facility at 1979 Central Avenue and a 13,800 square foot addition for two tennis courts at Tri-City Fitness on Loudon Road. The board will also hear a public hearing and a report from the Planning and Economic Development Director. No final decisions are expected at this stage; these are preliminary reviews.

• 1979 Central Avenue: KDP Automotive Facility, 30,000 sq ft, sketch plan review, COR zoning
• 944 Loudon Road: Tri-City Fitness, 13,800 sq ft addition for two tennis courts, HCOR zoning
• Open Development Area request at Tri-City Fitness site
• Public hearing scheduled

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board met to finalize several personnel appointments and authorize multiple service agreements. The board also approved emergency sewer repairs, legal fee payments, and new fee schedules for the Division of Pure Waters.

• Permanent appointment of Kyla M. Zeilman as Public Safety Dispatcher ($46,633/year)
• Promotion of Elissa L. Valente to Library Director ($89,510/year)
• Emergency sewer repair at 1197 Central Avenue ($17,097.92)
• Authorization of $8,477.50 for legal fees and settlements
• Adoption of new 2024 fee schedule for DPW/Division of Pure Waters

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Town Board met to finalize several administrative actions, including permanent staff appointments and legal settlements. The board also authorized emergency sewer repairs and approved various service agreements for 2024.

• Permanent appointment of Kyla M. Zeilman as Public Safety Dispatcher ($46,633)
• Promotion of Elissa L. Valente to Library Director ($89,510)
• Emergency sewer repair at 1197 Central Avenue ($17,097.92)
• Approval of $8,477.50 for legal fees and litigation settlements
• New 2024 fee schedule for the DPW/Division of Pure Waters

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board is meeting to review several development proposals, including a solar farm, a BOCES career and technical education building, two residential subdivisions, and a Stewart's Shops mini-mart. The board will also hold a public hearing and receive a report from the Planning and Economic Development Director.

• Final Environmental Impact Statement scope for Lisha Solar 1 & 2 solar farm at 2772 & 2792 Curry Road (zoning: SFR)
• Sketch plan for 46,000 SF BOCES CTE extension at 886 Watervliet Shaker Road, with incentive zoning request (zoning: OR)
• Concept plan for 15-lot conservation subdivision at 71 Morris Road, with 5.48 acres conserved (zoning: SFR)
• Final site plan for Stewart's Shops mini-mart (3,975 SF) and fueling canopies (4,460 SF) at 956 Loudon Road (zoning: HCOR)
• Concept plan update for 13-lot Wetherby Ext subdivision at 645 Boght Road, including new street dedication (zoning: SFR)

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will review several development applications including a solar farm, a BOCES extension, and multiple residential subdivisions. The meeting includes reviews of environmental impact scopes, sketch plans, and final site plans.

• Final Environmental Impact Statement scope for Lisha Solar 1 & 2 at 2772 & 2792 Curry Road
• Sketch plan review for a 46,000 SF BOCES CTE extension at 886 Watervliet Shaker Road
• Concept plan review for a 15-lot conservation subdivision at 71 Morris Road
• Final site plan for a 3,975 SF Stewart’s Shops mini-mart at 956 Loudon Road
• Concept plan update for a 13-lot Wetherby Ext Subdivision at 645 Boght Road

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is approving a series of resolutions for 2024, including life and health insurance contracts, a flexible spending account administrator, a job evaluation plan review, and various vendor agreements. It also includes a provisional appointment and several water department contracts.

• Provisional appointment of Stephanie Warner as Typist, Grade 6, Building Department, salary $35,474
• Life insurance agreement with Guardian Life Insurance Company for $22,073
• Health insurance contract with Capital District Physicians Health Plan for 2024
• Medicare Advantage plan for retirees at $281.25 per participant per month
• Bid award to New Loudon Cleaners for clothing cleaning, $77,325

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board of Colonie is holding a regular meeting to vote on resolutions covering employee appointments, insurance contracts, and various service agreements. Key items include a provisional appointment, life and health insurance plans for 2024, a job evaluation plan review, and multiple bid awards for cleaning, printing, and equipment.

• Provisional appointment of Stephanie Warner as Typist, Grade 6, Building Department, salary $35,474
• Life insurance agreement with Guardian Life Insurance Company for 2024 at $22,073
• Health insurance contract with Capital District Physicians Health Plan for 2024
• Bid award to New Loudon Cleaners for clothing cleaning, $77,325
• Bid award to Concept Print for NCR forms, $130,926 (Group 2) and $55,956 (Group 5)

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council is holding a regular meeting that includes a site visit to the Historic Erie Canal Lock 4 in Watervliet. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no decisions or proposals listed beyond the site visit and standard announcements.

• Site visit to Historic Erie Canal Lock 4, 21 Elm St, Watervliet
• Next meeting scheduled for December 7, 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct new hearings regarding various property applications. These cases include requests for different locations throughout the town.

• Hearing for 4071 River Rd. (Latham Water District)
• Hearing for 16 Cohoes Ave. (Phil Trifaro)
• Hearing for 18 Fairview Rd. (Donald S. Higgins and Meredith P. Higgins)
• Hearing for 4 Everett Rd. (Montage Living Community)
• Hearing for 612 Watervliet Shaker Rd. (Rakesh Patel)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on five new applications for variances or appeals. The cases include a Latham Water District project at 4071 River Rd., a sign request for Montage Living Community at 4 Everett Rd., and three other property-specific requests.

• 23-061: 4071 River Rd. – John W. Frazer, Jr. (Agent for Latham Water District)
• 23-063: 16 Cohoes Ave. – Lynn T. Sipperly, L. Sipperly & Associates, DPC (Agent for Phil Trifaro)
• 23-064: 18 Fairview Rd. – Donald S. Higgins, Meredith P. Higgins
• 23-062: 4 Everett Rd. – AJ Signs (Agent for Montage Living Community)
• 23-065: 612 Watervliet Shaker Rd. – Lynn T. Sipperly, L. Sipperly & Associates, DPC (Agent for Rakesh Patel)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is holding a regular meeting with resolutions covering personnel appointments, a water bill payment plan, road salt agreements with school districts, library software, budget modifications, chemical bids, litigation expenses, an EMS station lease extension, a street dedication, and sewer improvement area assessments. The board is also approving the annual sewer benefit assessment rolls after a public hearing.

• Permanent appointment of Samantha E. Harris as Environmental Laboratory Technician, Grade 22, at $56,031/year
• Payment plan agreement with Lydia Cappadonia for water bill at 64 Shepard Avenue, Schenectady
• Road salt sale agreements with North and South Colonie school districts at $65.79/ton
• Library Market calendar software for William K. Sanford Town Library: $2,500 setup + $3,000/year
• 5-year lease extension with Boght Community Fire District for EMS Station at 8 Preston Drive at $3,000/month

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board is meeting to review several development proposals, including a rezoning request from Stewart's Shops and concept plans for a new mini-mart, an office/warehouse, and a residential subdivision. The board will also receive an update on the Lisha Solar DEIS draft scoping. These are concept and sketch plan reviews, meaning the board is providing feedback before formal applications are submitted.

• Rezoning of 409 Vly Road from SFR to COR requested by Stewart's Shops, Inc.
• Concept plan for a 3,975 sq ft mini-mart with 12 fueling positions at 1273 Central Avenue
• Concept plan for a 5,000 sq ft office/warehouse at 2871 Curry Road
• Concept plan update for a 13-lot residential subdivision at 645 Boght Road
• Update on Lisha Solar DEIS draft scoping

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation will hold a finance committee meeting and a board meeting. The board will conduct public hearings and consider resolutions regarding financial assistance for 35 Broadway LLC and Lincoln Avenue Development, LLC. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2023 budget amendments and the proposed 2024 budget.

• Public hearing for 35 Broadway LLC (IDA 0105-21-03A)
• Public hearing for Lincoln Avenue (IDA 0105-23-02A)
• Resolution regarding financial assistance for 35 Broadway LLC
• Resolution regarding additional financial assistance for Lincoln Avenue Development, LLC
• Proposed 2023 Budget Amendments and 2024 Budget

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council is meeting to discuss updates on ongoing projects like the Open Spaces Inventory, water chestnut management, a Girl Scout native garden, and new tree plantings. They will also review and comment on two subdivision proposals: Weatherby Court at 645 Boght Rd and Backstretch Conservation Subdivision at 71 Morris Rd, with comment deadlines of October 24 and November 3 respectively. The meeting is a regular business session with no public hearings or votes scheduled.

• Weatherby Court Subdivision – 645 Boght Rd (comments due 10/24)
• Backstretch Conservation Subdivision – 71 Morris Rd (comments due 11/3)
• Open Spaces Inventory update
• Water chestnut management update
• Girl Scout Native Garden and new trees updates

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on five new applications for zoning variances or appeals. The agenda lists the properties and applicants but does not specify the nature of each request. The most notable item involves the Latham Water District, represented by an engineer, for a property on River Road.

• 23-061: 4071 River Rd. - John W. Frazer Jr., P.E., agent for Latham Water District
• 23-057: 45 Justin St. - Lorenzo Netti
• 23-058: 68 Green Island Ave. - Ted Delucia (agent)
• 23-059: 41 Maryland Ave. - Ted Delucia (agent for Douglas & David Marr)
• 23-060: 11 Marjorie Rd. - Ted Delucia (agent for Shawn Burns & Deb Lee)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is approving multiple personnel appointments, including police, justice court, water maintenance, and emergency medical services positions. It is also authorizing a request for proposals for a lighting upgrade, reappointing a board member, and approving litigation expenses. The board is scheduling a public hearing on the preliminary 2024 budget and a hearing on a proposed local law for a volunteer firefighter property tax exemption.

• Appointed Gina M. DePaulo as Typist in Police Department at $35,474/year
• Appointed Catherine Hoffman as Justice Court Clerk at $36,601/year
• Authorized $28,446.06 in litigation expenses from Insurance Reserve Fund
• Scheduled public hearing on 2024 preliminary budget for Nov 9, 2023
• Proposed 10% property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council is meeting to discuss updates on local conservation projects and to prepare comments on three development proposals. The council will review open spaces, water chestnut, native garden, and new trees updates, and will consider comments on Stewart's Shop, Barbera Office-Warehouse, and Weatherby Court Subdivision.

• Stewart's Shop – 1273 Central Ave, comments due 10/17
• Barbera Office–Warehouse – 2871 Curry Rd, comments due 10/17
• Weatherby Court Subdivision – 645 Boght Rd, comments due 10/24
• Open Spaces Inventory update
• Water Chestnut update

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three new applications for zoning relief. The board will consider requests for 84 Island View Rd., 6 Ross Ct., and 45 Justin St., each involving property owners or their representatives.

• 23-049: 84 Island View Rd. – Victor Caponera, Esq.
• 23-056: 6 Ross Ct. – Frank Chobot
• 23-057: 45 Justin St. – Lorenzo Netti

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board is holding a public hearing to consider a Draft Environmental Impact Statement scoping document for a proposed solar farm at 2772 and 2792 Curry Road. The applicant, Eden Renewable, seeks to develop the site, which is zoned for single-family residential use. The board will discuss the scope of the environmental review for this project.

• Public hearing for Lisha Solar 1 and Lisha Solar 2 solar farm at 2772 & 2792 Curry Road
• Applicant: Eden Renewable, represented by Environmental Design Partnership, LLP
• Site zoned SFR (Single Family Residential)
• Draft Environmental Impact Statement scoping document under review
• Project numbers: PL-22-00002 and PL-22-00003

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is approving several personnel appointments in the DPW/Highway, Pure Waters, and Latham Water divisions, along with authorizing payment agreements for two high water bills. It also schedules public hearings for October 26 on sewer assessments and fire protection district contracts.

• Appoints Jacqueline Commerford as Typist PT in DPW/Highway at $19.49/hr, effective Oct 2
• Appoints Tyleisha Winter as Senior Typist in DPW/Pure Waters at $39,887/yr, effective Oct 2
• Authorizes deferred payment agreement for $5,532.68 water bill at 5B Gaylyn Drive
• Authorizes payment plan for $5,966.79 water bill at 31 Brent Street
• Calls public hearings for Oct 26 on sewer assessments and fire protection contracts

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

The Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board is holding a public hearing on a proposal to build a shed within a protected watercourse at 3 Balsam Way. The board will consider the application and may vote on the matter.

• Public hearing for Lands of Fortune, 3 Balsam Way, applicant Richard Fortune, proposed shed in protected watercourse (W23-005)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board is meeting to discuss two development proposals. They will consider the scope of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed solar farm on Curry Road, and conduct a final site plan review for a three-story mixed-use building on Troy Schenectady Road.

• 2772 & 2792 Curry Road: Lisha Solar 1 & Lisha Solar 2, proposed solar farm, zoned SFR, SEQRA lead agency discussion on DEIS scoping
• 302 Troy Schenectady Rd: Woodhaven Mixed Use, final site plan review for 11,200 sq ft three-story mixed-use building, zoned COR

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council is holding a regular meeting to discuss updates on the Open Spaces Inventory, water chestnut management, a Girl Scout native garden, and new tree plantings. They will also conduct a site visit to 827 Troy-Schenectady Rd on September 22. The meeting is primarily informational with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Open Spaces Inventory update
• Water Chestnut update
• Girl Scout Native Garden update
• New trees update
• Site visit: 827 Troy-Schenectady Rd on 9/22 at 9am

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four new variance applications. These include requests for properties on Dunsbach Ferry Rd., Forts Ferry Rd., Troy Schenectady Rd., and Wade Rd Ext. The board will decide whether to grant the requested zoning variances.

• 23-053: 230 Dunsbach Ferry Rd. – John MacDuff
• 23-055: 241 Forts Ferry Rd. – Scott H. Griffin
• 23-051: 1086 Troy Schenectady Rd. – Daniel R. Hershberg (agent for Maybey's Moving and Storage, Inc.)
• 23-054: 210 Wade Rd Ext. – Steven Wilson (agent for Dakota Partners)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is voting on several resolutions, including permanent promotions and appointments for town employees, authorization of payment plan agreements for high water bills, and agreements with state police and BOCES. The meeting also includes routine administrative items such as committee appointments and insurance fund expenditures.

• Promotion of Christopher A. Comproski to Highway Maintenance Worker, Grade 8, at $26.48/hr
• Promotion of Jocelyn A. Gauthier to Principal Assessment Clerk, Grade 9, at $48,755/yr
• Appointment of Eric S. Patch to Application Analyst, Grade 15, at $68,848/yr
• Payment plan agreements for water bills at 99 Sand Creek Road and 21 Louise Drive
• Agreement with BOCES for School Resource Officer at $79,233

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board is meeting to review two sketch plan proposals: a veterinary hospital and boarding facility on Loudon Road, and a self-storage facility on Watervliet Shaker Road. These are preliminary reviews, not final approvals. The agenda also includes a public hearing and a report from the Planning and Economic Development Director.

• 1139 Loudon Road: 10,800 sq ft veterinary hospital, 6,400 sq ft grooming/boarding, 2,400 sq ft garage, 3-unit apartment building (PL-23-00014)
• 612 Watervliet Shaker Rd: 3-story, 72,870 sq ft climate-controlled self-storage building, canopy area, and lot merger (PL-23-00009)

The Board reviewed sketch plans for a veterinary clinic at 1139 Loudon Road and a self‑storage facility at 612 Watervliet Shaker Road. After discussion of site size, traffic, parking, and aesthetics, the Board took no action on either proposal. The meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

• Sketch plan review for Boght Veterinary Clinic – no action taken
• Sketch plan review for self‑storage facility – no action taken

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

The Colonie IDA/LDC board is meeting to consider resolutions on additional financial assistance for the Lincoln Avenue Development and to approve successor remarketing agents for Shaker Pointe at Carondolet bond series. The agenda also includes routine items like public comment, minutes approval, and officer reports.

• Resolution to authorize public hearing for additional financial assistance to Lincoln Avenue Development, LLC (IDA 0105-23-02A)
• Resolution consenting to appointment of successor remarketing agent for Shaker Pointe at Carondolet 2011 series bonds
• Resolution consenting to appointment of successor remarketing agent for Shaker Pointe at Carondolet 2013 series bonds

The IDA adopted a resolution to authorize a public hearing regarding additional financial assistance for Lincoln Avenue Development, LLC. The LDC approved the appointment of a successor remarketing agent for the 2011 and 2013 series of Shaker Pointe at Carondolet.

• Authorized public hearing for additional financial assistance for Lincoln Avenue Development, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of successor remarketing agent for Shaker Pointe at Carondolet 2011 Series (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of successor remarketing agent for Shaker Pointe at Carondolet 2013 Series (Unanimous)

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Conservation Advisory Council is holding a regular meeting with no substantive items listed. The agenda covers routine business, including project and site visit updates, announcements, and the next meeting date. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Regular business includes project updates and site visits
• Next CAC meeting scheduled for September 21, 2023

The council discussed several grant opportunities for invasive species removal and tree planting. It was noted that the town received $47,000 from the Mohawk River grant for removing invasive species. The council identified a need for a more thorough open spaces inventory and a survey of dead trees along the Mohawk bike path.

• Allocated remaining $3,000 budget for Conservation Day seedlings, native garden, and lawn signs
• Identified need for inventory of dead or diseased trees along Mohawk bike path for removal

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

This is the agenda for the Town of Colonie Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) meeting on September 7, 2023. The agenda is mostly procedural, with items for regular business including projects, site visits, and announcements. No specific projects, decisions, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Regular business includes projects and site visits (redevelopment, new construction)
• Next CAC meeting scheduled for September 21, 2023
• Meeting held at Memorial Town Hall at 6:00 p.m.

The council reviewed available grants for invasive species removal and tree planting, including a $47,000 Mohawk River grant already awarded to the town. Members discussed future waterfront projects and the need for a more thorough open spaces inventory. The remaining $3,000 budget will be spent on seedlings, a native garden, and lawn signs.

• Allocated remaining $3,000 budget for Conservation Day seedlings, native garden, and lawn signs

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is voting on several resolutions, including authorizing a stipend for police officers using body-worn cameras, approving personnel appointments and promotions, settling a water main damage claim, and adopting a new sexual harassment policy. The agenda is mostly routine administrative actions, with no major policy debates or public hearings listed.

• Authorizes $500 stipend per period for PBA members using body-worn cameras through 2024
• Approves $24,748.90 in litigation expenses from Insurance Reserve Fund
• Settles driveway damage claim for $3,250 with Jeff Sager at 10 Colleen Drive
• Appoints Nicole E. Nowak as Typist ($35,474), Lori A. Rotila and Rosemary M. Ramlochan as Justice Court Clerks ($36,601 each), Ethan B. Townsend as Assistant Planner ($48,268)
• Authorizes $9,980 contract with Fretto Industrial Cleaning for Memorial Town Hall exterior cleaning

The Town Board unanimously approved the design and construction of a single garage facility for the Division of Pure Waters. Other actions included adopting a new sexual harassment prevention policy and approving several infrastructure and maintenance contracts.

• Approved design and construction of Pure Waters collection garage facility (Unanimous)
• Adopted new Town of Colonie Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 agreement for fireworks display on August 26, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,250 settlement for driveway damage at 10 Colleen Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved $144,488.60 engineering agreement amendment with Weston & Sampson (Unanimous)
• Approved $27,000 agreement with EDR for Mohawk View Water Pollution Control Plant (Unanimous)
• Approved $9,980 contract with Fretto Industrial Cleaning for Town Hall exterior (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 sewer maintenance agreement with Birdsall Excavation (Unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board will hold a public hearing and review four development applications, including a multi-tenant building on Wolf Road, a subdivision merger on Watervliet Shaker Road, and two self-storage projects. The board will consider concept acceptance, sketch plan review, and final approvals as applicable.

• 244 Wolf Road: concept acceptance for a 7,200 sf multi-tenant building (restaurant, office/retail) in COR zone
• 358 Watervliet Shaker Rd: sketch plan review of merger and proposed 6-lot single-family subdivision in SFR zone
• 340 New Karner Road: final SEQR classification and site plan approval for a 3-story self-storage building (91,200 sf gross) in IND zone
• 15 Delatour Road & 188 Troy Schenectady Road: concept acceptance for three self-storage buildings (60,000 sf and two 30,000 sf) in COR zone

The Board approved a negative declaration and final site plan for a three-story self-storage facility. Three other development applications were tabled for updates following board and public discussion.

• Approved SEQRA negative declaration for Casale Self Storage at 344 New Karner Road (5-0)
• Approved Final Site Plan for Casale Self Storage with conditions to resolve outstanding engineer comments
• Tabled concept application for multi-tenant building at 244 Wolf Road
• Tabled sketch plan for 6-lot subdivision at 358 Watervliet Shaker Road
• Tabled concept plan for storage buildings at 15 Delatour Road & 188 Troy Schenectady Road

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider four development applications. These include a multi-tenant building at 244 Wolf Road, a subdivision at 358 Watervliet Shaker Road, and two self-storage facilities. The board will decide on concept acceptance, sketch plan review, and final site plan approval.

• 244 Wolf Road: 7,200 sf multi-tenant building (restaurant, office/retail), COR zoning, concept acceptance
• 358 Watervliet Shaker Rd: 6-lot single-family subdivision, merger of two parcels, sketch plan review
• 340 New Karner Road: 3-story self-storage, 91,200 sf gross, final SEQR and site plan approval
• 15 Delatour Rd & 188 Troy Schenectady Rd: three self-storage buildings (60,000 sf and two 30,000 sf), concept acceptance

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is voting on a series of resolutions, including renewing auto insurance policies, approving contracts for sewer maintenance, SCADA upgrades, and a step van purchase, and appointing officials. The agenda is routine administrative business with no public hearings or zoning items.

• Auto insurance renewal with Selective Insurance Company of New York for $376,033
• Excess auto insurance renewal with Travelers Indemnity Company for $150,746
• Sewer maintenance contract with Apex Sewer and Drain Cleaning Service, Inc. up to $5,000
• SCADA upgrades at Lisha Kill Pump Station by EDR for $54,000
• Purchase of 2024 Step Van from Tracey Road Equipment, Inc. for $199,999

The Town Board unanimously adopted several resolutions regarding insurance renewals, infrastructure repairs, and school resource officer agreements. The board also declared emergencies for water pump station repairs and pond bank stabilization.

• Approved $376,033 auto insurance renewal with Selective Insurance Company of New York (Unanimous)
• Approved $150,746 excess auto insurance renewal with Travelers Indemnity Company (Unanimous)
• Approved $54,000 SCADA upgrades at Lisha Kill Pump Station with EDR (Unanimous)
• Approved agreements with South Colonie and North Colonie Central School Districts for Police School Resource Officers (Unanimous)
• Approved $98,800.03 emergency repairs for pipe and valve failure at Mohawk View High Lift Pump Station (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Pamela Daniels as Deputy Receiver of Taxes at $74,099 annual salary (Unanimous)
• Declared an emergency for repair and stabilization of pond banks at the Crossings (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,275 for decorations at the William K. Sanford Town Library Youth Services Section (Unanimous)

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board of Colonie is approving several resolutions, including renewing auto insurance coverage with Selective Insurance Company of New York for $376,033 and excess auto coverage with Travelers Indemnity Company for $150,746. Other actions include contracts for sewer maintenance, SCADA upgrades, a step van purchase, emergency repairs, and school resource officer agreements.

• Auto insurance renewal with Selective Insurance Company of New York for $376,033
• Excess auto insurance renewal with Travelers Indemnity Company for $150,746
• Contract with Apex Sewer and Drain Cleaning Service, Inc. for sewer maintenance up to $5,000
• SCADA upgrades at Lisha Kill Pump Station with EDR for $54,000
• Purchase of 2024 Step Van from Tracey Road Equipment, Inc. for $199,999

The Town Board unanimously adopted several resolutions regarding insurance renewals, public works contracts, and emergency repairs. Key actions included funding for water pump station repairs and agreements for school resource officers.

• Approved $376,033 auto insurance renewal (Unanimous)
• Approved $150,746 excess auto insurance renewal (Unanimous)
• Approved $54,000 SCADA upgrades at Lisha Kill Pump Station (Unanimous)
• Approved $98,800.03 emergency repairs at Mohawk View High Lift Pump Station (Unanimous)
• Approved agreements for Town Police Officers as School Resource Officers for South and North Colonie Central School Districts (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Pamela Daniels as Deputy Receiver of Taxes at $74,099 annual salary (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,275 for decorations at William K. Sanford Town Library (Unanimous)
• Declared an emergency for bank repair and stabilization of the pond at the Crossings (Unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board will hold a public hearing and review four commercial development proposals, including additions to an auto parts store, a warehouse/office building, and two new auto dealerships. These are concept or sketch plan reviews, meaning the board is discussing preliminary designs before formal applications.

• 1929 Central Avenue: 13,000-sf addition to O'Reilly Auto store, zoned COR
• 1093 Kings Road: 23,500-sf warehouse/office building, zoned IND, Conservation Overlay District
• 784 Troy Schenectady Road: 25,320-sf auto sales/service building (Porsche Latham), zoned COR
• 979 Troy Schenectady Road: new 2-story auto sales/service building (Lexus Latham), zoned COR

The Planning Board unanimously accepted concept plans for two commercial developments. Two other automobile dealership projects were reviewed, but no action was taken on their sketch plans.

• Accepted concept plan for 13,000-sf O'Reilly Auto store addition (Unanimous)
• Accepted concept plan for 23,500-sf Precision Industrial Maintenance warehouse/office (Unanimous)
• Reviewed sketch plan for Porsche Latham automobile building; no action taken
• Reviewed sketch plan for Lexus Latham automobile building; no action taken

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three new applications: a property at 3 South Woodspath, one at 1165 Kings Rd., and a wireless telecommunications special use permit for Verizon Wireless at 125 Wolf Rd. The board will decide or discuss these requests during the meeting.

• 23-048: 3 South Woodspath – Derek Zielinski
• 23-050: 1165 Kings Rd. – Joseph Sutherland
• 23-046: 125 Wolf Rd. – Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless – Wireless Telecommunications Special Use Permit (WTSIP)

The Zoning Board of Appeals held public hearings and approved variance requests for three separate properties. The board also approved the meeting minutes from July 5 and July 19, 2023.

• Approved variance for 3 South Woodspath (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 1165 Kings Rd (4-1)
• Approved variance for 125 Wolf Rd (approved)
• Approved July 5, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

The Town of Colonie Industrial Development Agency voted to amend and restate its preliminary inducement resolution for BCREI New York LLC, extending the preliminary agreement by one year to accommodate the company's financing schedule. The project involves constructing a four-story, 63,000-square-foot affordable housing building at 35 Broadway, Menands, with 68 one-bedroom units, including 35 set aside for homeless veterans. The resolution authorizes potential tax exemptions and a PILOT agreement, subject to future public hearings and final approval.

• Extension of preliminary agreement for BCREI New York LLC by one year
• Project: 4-story, 63,000 sq ft affordable housing at 35 Broadway, Menands
• 68 one-bedroom units, 35 set aside for homeless veterans
• Potential sales/use tax, mortgage recording tax, transfer tax, and property tax exemptions
• PILOT agreement with terms deviating from standard UTEP policy

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is approving a series of personnel appointments, including custodial, water maintenance, and public safety dispatcher positions, along with several contracts and insurance renewals. The board is also rejecting all responses to its credit card processing RFP due to changes in how the town handles payments.

• Appointed Justin D. Criscione as Custodial Worker, Grade 3, at $17.04/hr
• Appointed Anthony Carroll, Jr. as Water Maintenance Worker, Grade 8, at $21.18/hr
• Appointed three Public Safety Dispatchers at $46,633 annual salary each
• Accepted inland marine insurance renewal with Travelers at $46,890 annual premium
• Rejected all credit card processing proposals due to new point-of-sale systems

The Town Board unanimously adopted several resolutions including the purchase of DPW and EMS vehicles and the renewal of insurance coverages. The board also approved agreements for senior services, a solar array benefit, and a public hearing for a new garage facility.

• Approved purchase of two 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500HD trucks from Romeo Chevrolet (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two emergency care vehicles from North Eastern Rescue Vehicles (Unanimous)
• Approved Host Community Benefit Agreement with Calibrant NY II, LLC for Route 155 solar array (Unanimous)
• Approved Inland Marine and Property/Equipment Breakdown insurance renewals via Arthur J. Gallagher (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with FPI Mechanical for Public Safety Pump Station Rehabilitation (Unanimous)
• Called a public hearing for the design and construction of a Pure Waters collection garage (Unanimous)
• Authorized AT&T to modify equipment at 76 Miller Road (Unanimous)
• Appointed Moreen Petrella to the Conservation Advisory Council (Unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board is meeting to review three regular business items: a site plan amendment for 855-861 First Street, a new 5,000 square foot office/warehouse at 2871 Curry Road, and a refuse area location determination for 109 Wolf Road. The board will also hold a public hearing and receive a report from the Planning and Economic Development Director.

• 855-861 First Street: Lincoln Avenue Phase 1A Amendment to modify building placement, zoned IND Industrial
• 2871 Curry Road: proposed 5,000 sq ft office/warehouse building, zoned ABA Airport Business Area
• 109 Wolf Road: determination of refuse area location serving 109 and 111 Wolf Road, zoned COR Commercial Office Residential

The Board approved a site plan amendment for Peter Luizzi & Bros Contracting Inc. with specific conditions regarding noise and landscaping. Two other projects regarding refuse area locations and a new warehouse building were discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved final site plan amendment for 855-861 First Street (Unanimous)
• Tabled determination of refuse area location for 109 Wolf Road
• No action taken on sketch plan for 2871 Curry Road office/warehouse building

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board is meeting to review three development proposals: a site plan amendment for a building at 855-861 First Street, a new office/warehouse at 2871 Curry Road, and a refuse area location for 109 Wolf Road. The board will also hold a public hearing and hear a report from the Planning and Economic Development Director.

• 855-861 First Street: site plan amendment to modify building placement (PL-20-00020)
• 2871 Curry Road: 5,000 sq ft office/warehouse building (PL-23-00013)
• 109 Wolf Road: determination of refuse area location for 109 and 111 Wolf Road

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four new applications for area variances or special permits, plus one continued case. The agenda lists the properties and applicants but does not specify the nature of each request. All items are new hearings except 23-041, which is a continuation.

• 23-043: 26 Dorlyn Rd., applicant Lynn Sipperly (agent for Kevin & Theresa Stevens)
• 23-045: 16 Clinton Rd., applicant Bill Joslin
• 23-046: 72 Maxwell Rd., applicant Gregory Saint John
• 23-041: 141 Old Loudon Rd., applicant Louise M. Gonan (continued hearing)
• 23-044: 16 Leslie Ct., applicant David Green

The Zoning Board of Appeals held public hearings for five separate property variance applications. All five requests were unanimously approved as presented.

• Approved variance for 26 Dorlyn Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 16 Clinton Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 72 Maxwell Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 141 Old Loudon Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 16 Leslie Ct (unanimous)

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting on July 19, 2023, with five new hearings for property owners seeking zoning relief. The agenda lists four new hearings and one additional case, all involving specific residential properties in Colonie.

• 23-043: 26 Dorlyn Rd., Lynn Sipperly (agent for Kevin & Theresa Stevens)
• 23-045: 16 Clinton Rd., Bill Joslin
• 23-046: 72 Maxwell Rd., Gregory Saint John
• 23-041: 141 Old Loudon Rd., Louise M. Gonan
• 23-044: 16 Leslie Ct., David Green

The Town of Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals held public hearings for five separate property applications. The board unanimously approved variance requests for all five presented locations.

• Approved variance for 26 Dorlyn Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 16 Clinton Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 72 Maxwell Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 141 Old Loudon Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 16 Leslie Ct (unanimous)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is voting on a series of resolutions covering personnel appointments, contract awards, and agreements related to water infrastructure, public safety, and a solar array on County-owned property. Key actions include promoting a water pump monitor, appointing an EMT, awarding bids for a digital sign and water pipe supplies, and authorizing agreements for 911 tracking and solar project tax payments.

• Promote Thomas J. Verenini to Senior Water Pumping System Monitor, $63,720/year
• Appoint Neil C. Martin as EMT, $43,382/year
• Award $70,447.68 bid to Saxton Sign Corp for digital site sign at Memorial Town Hall
• Award pipe/fittings/hydrants bids to F.W. Webb, Ferguson Water Works, Core & Main
• Authorize PILOT agreement with Calibrant NY II LLC for solar array on Route 155

The Town Board appointed Mark McCumber to fill a vacancy through December 31, 2023. The Board also approved several infrastructure contracts, including water treatment plant upgrades and a new 911 call tracking platform. Additionally, Kimberly J. Cuva was appointed as Receiver of Taxes.

• Appointed Mark McCumber to Town Board vacancy through Dec 31, 2023 (4-2)
• Approved River Road Storage & Mohawk View Water Treatment Plant Mixing Upgrades (Unanimous)
• Appointed Kimberly J. Cuva as Receiver of Taxes (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Convey911, LLC for RapidSOS 911 cell call tracking (Unanimous)
• Awarded bid to Saxton Sign Corporation for digital site sign at Memorial Town Hall (Unanimous)
• Approved Intermunicipal Agreement with Albany County for Route 155 solar array (Unanimous)
• Approved PILOT Agreement with Calibrant NY II LLC for Route 155 solar array (Unanimous)
• Awarded bid to G&H Auto Group, Inc. for a 2023 Cargo High Roof Sprinter van (Unanimous)

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is deciding on several resolutions, including approving an intermunicipal agreement with Albany County to waive zoning jurisdiction for a solar array on Route 155, subject to SEQR review, and a related PILOT agreement with Calibrant NY II LLC. The board is also awarding bids for a digital sign, water pipe supplies, a van, and authorizing various contracts and appointments.

• Intermunicipal agreement with Albany County for solar array on Route 155, waiving zoning and building code jurisdiction, conditioned on SEQR review
• PILOT agreement with Calibrant NY II LLC for the Route 155 solar array
• Award bid to Saxton Sign Corp for digital site sign at Memorial Town Hall, $70,447.68
• Award bids for pipe, fittings, and hydrants to F.W. Webb, Ferguson Water Works, and Core & Main for Latham Water
• Authorize $27,318.18 from Insurance Reserve Fund for litigation costs (Cooper Erving & Savage LLP, Clough Harbour & Associates)

The Town Board approved mixing upgrades for the Mohawk View Water Treatment Plant and River Road Storage. The Board also appointed Mark McCumber to fill a Town Board vacancy and Kimberly J. Cuva as Receiver of Taxes. Multiple vendor contracts for signage, water infrastructure, and safety services were awarded.

• Approved River Road Storage & Mohawk View Water Treatment Plant Mixing Upgrades (Unanimous)
• Appointed Mark McCumber to Town Board vacancy through Dec 31, 2023 (4-2)
• Appointed Kimberly J. Cuva as Receiver of Taxes (Unanimous)
• Awarded digital site sign bid to Saxton Sign Corporation (Unanimous)
• Awarded pipe, fittings, and hydrants bid to F.W. Webb, Ferguson Water Works, and Core & Main (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Convey911, LLC for RapidSOS 911 cell call tracking (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Albany County for solar array on Route 155 (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 Cargo High Roof Sprinter van bid to G&H Auto Group, Inc. (Unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board is meeting to review three concept plans: a new Verizon wireless tower on Albany Shaker Road, an updated conservation subdivision on Sand Creek Road, and an updated hotel proposal on Troy Schenectady Road. These are concept-level reviews, not final approvals.

• Verizon Wireless: 124+ ft monopole tower with 9 antennas at 415A & 421 Albany Shaker Road (zoned SFR)
• Sand Creek Road Conservation Subdivision: 13 single-family lots on 8.0 acres with one conservation lot (zoned SFR)
• Vanara Hotel: four-story, 122-room, 12,500 sq ft hotel at 686 Troy Schenectady Rd (zoned COR)

The Planning Board unanimously approved the concept plan for a hotel at 686 Troy Schenectady Rd. No action was taken on proposals for a Verizon wireless tower or a conservation subdivision.

• Accepted concept plan for 122-room hotel at 686 Troy Schenectady Rd (Unanimous)
• No action taken on Verizon Wireless monopole tower at 415A & 421 Albany Shaker Road
• No action taken on Sand Creek Road Conservation Subdivision at 189 Sand Creek Road

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider three concept plans: a Verizon Wireless monopole tower on Albany Shaker Road, a 13-lot conservation subdivision on Sand Creek Road, and a 122-room hotel on Troy Schenectady Road. These are concept-level reviews, not final approvals.

• Verizon Wireless: 124+ ft monopole tower with 9 antennas at 415A & 421 Albany Shaker Road (PL-23-00012)
• Cillis Home Builders: 13 single-family lots on 8.0 acres with conservation lot at 189 Sand Creek Road (PL-22-00004)
• Vanara Properties: 4-story, 122-room, 12,500 sq ft hotel at 686 Troy Schenectady Rd (PL-21-00022)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on five new applications for variances or appeals. The properties are located at 241 Sand Creek Rd, 77 Elm St, 35 Overlook Ave, 36 Arnold Ave, and 1116 Watervliet Shaker Rd. No decisions are listed; the board is hearing these cases.

• 241 Sand Creek Rd – application by Lynn Sipperly (agent for Martin J. Lesh)
• 77 Elm St – application by Vision Planning Consultants (agent for David & Anne Marie Garceau)
• 35 Overlook Ave – application by Vision Planning Consultants (agent for Akhtar Muhammed)
• 36 Arnold Ave – application by Fred Metzger (agent for Dessie Moore)
• 1116 Watervliet Shaker Rd – application by Vision Planning Consultants (agent for 1116 Watervliet Shaker Rd LLC)

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved five separate variance applications following public hearings. The board also approved the meeting minutes from June 21, 2023.

• Approved variance for 241 Sand Creek Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 77 Elm St (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 35 Overlook Ave (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 36 Arnold Ave (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 1116 Watervliet Shaker Rd (unanimous)
• Approved June 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is voting on several resolutions at its June 22, 2023 regular meeting, including personnel promotions, a new EMS fee schedule, and various contracts. The most consequential item is the adoption of a new fee schedule for the Emergency Medical Services Department, which sets rates for ambulance transports and other services effective July 1, 2023. The board is also authorizing agreements for fire sprinkler testing, industrial chemicals, rental assistance, and COVID-19 relief program extensions.

• Adopts new EMS fee schedule effective July 1, 2023: BLS transport base rate $1,250, ALS Level 1 $1,750, ALS Level 2 $2,200, Specialty Care Transport $2,500, loaded mileage $28/mile
• Authorizes agreement with RBM Guardian Fire Protection, Inc. for fire sprinkler testing and inspections at cost not to exceed $2,386
• Approves $184,008.84 HOME grant agreement with Joseph E. Mastrianni, Inc. for Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program
• Promotes Susan A. Cooney to Principal Account Clerk at $48,755, Michelle M. Grant to Personnel Clerk at $44,318, Maxwell G. Bird to Motor Equipment Operator at $29.49/hr
• Extends COVID-19 relief agreements (mortgage relief, homeless prevention, small business grants) to June 30, 2024

The Town Board unanimously adopted a new fee schedule for the Emergency Medical Services Department. The board also approved several agreements for COVID-19 mortgage, homeless prevention, and small business relief, and declared an emergency for sewer repairs at 65 Rooney Avenue.

• Adopted new EMS Department fee schedule (Unanimous)
• Declared emergency for sanitary sewer repair at 65 Rooney Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with RBM Guardian Fire Protection for sprinkler testing (Unanimous)
• Approved bids for EMS Technical Support Unit utility body and equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved COVID-19 relief agreements with Affordable Housing Partnership, Legal Aid Society, and Community Loan Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase and installation of a 6-foot clock at Memorial Town Hall (Unanimous)
• Authorized new accounts with NY MuniTrust Local Government Investment Pool (Unanimous)
• Directed review of PDD amendments at 53 Preston Drive and 11 Harbor Lane (Unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold adjourned hearings for two solar projects on Curry Road and new hearings for three residential property requests. The board will decide on variances or appeals for these properties.

• Adjourned hearing 22-012: 2792 Curry Rd. – Lisha Solar, LLC
• Adjourned hearing 22-013: 2772 Curry Rd. – Lisha Solar, LLC
• New hearing 23-034: 314 Loudon Rd. – Kelly & Lisa Walters
• New hearing 23-035: 228 Forts Ferry Rd. – John & Lori Biskup
• New hearing 23-036: 16 Sparrowbush Rd. – Lynn Sipperly, Sipperly & Associates, DPC (agent for Jon D. Terpening)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved three variance applications for residential properties. Two variance applications for Lisha Solar, LLC were adjourned.

• Approved variance for 314 Loudon Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 228 Forts Ferry Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 16 Sparrowbush Rd (unanimous)
• Adjourned variance for Lisha Solar, LLC at 2792 Curry Rd (unanimous)
• Adjourned variance for Lisha Solar, LLC at 2772 Curry Rd (unanimous)
• Approved June 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board will review four development applications, including a new fire station and a large industrial project. The board will consider final site plans for the Stanford Heights Fire Station and a retail store at 1425 Central Avenue. It will also review a concept plan for a 435,000 square foot warehouse/office development at 950 Fifth Street and a setback waiver for a home for adults.

• Final site plan for 15,428 sq ft Stanford Heights Fire Station at 2238 Central Avenue
• Concept plan for 435,000 sq ft warehouse/office development at 950 Fifth Street
• Final site plan for new retail use at 1425 Central Avenue (Floor & Décor)
• Waiver request for two side pavement setbacks at 298 Albany Shaker Road

The Board approved a final site plan for the Stanford Heights Fire Station and a concept plan for a mixed-use warehouse development. It also approved a site plan amendment for Floor & Décor and a parking waiver for the Loudonville Home for Adults.

• Approved final site plan amendment for Floor & Décor at 1425 Central Avenue (Unanimous)
• Affirmed prior SEQRA determination for Floor & Décor at 1425 Central Avenue (Unanimous)
• Accepted concept plan for Lincoln Avenue Development - Phase 2 at 950 Fifth Street (Unanimous)
• Approved SEQRA negative declaration and conditional final site plan for Stanford Heights Fire Station at 2238 Central Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved parking pavement side yard setback waiver for Loudonville Home for Adults at 298 Albany Shaker Road (Unanimous)

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

The Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board is meeting to conduct a public hearing on an application by Marc Pettograsso for property at 98 Pollock Road. The proposal involves constructing a two-story single-family home where grading and a driveway would impact a protected watercourse buffer along Delphus Kill. The board will consider this appeal at the meeting.

• Public hearing for Lands of Pettograsso, 98 Pollock Road
• Proposed two-story single-family structure
• Grading and driveway impact on Delphus Kill watercourse buffer
• Application number W23-001

The Board held a public hearing regarding the Lands of Pettograsso at 98 Pollock Road. It was decided to grant relief allowing for 3,078 square feet of disturbance as shown on the applicant's plan.

• Closed public hearing for 98 Pollock Road (Unanimous)
• Granted relief for 3,078 square feet of disturbance at 98 Pollock Road (Unanimous)

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation will hold a public hearing and vote on the VF Lear Jet Lane LLC project, including SEQRA compliance and financial assistance. The board will also consider amending documents for the Shaker Pointe at Carondelet, Inc. project to address time changes and an amendment fee.

• Public hearing on the VF Lear Jet Lane LLC project
• Resolution to authorize financial assistance for VF Lear Jet Lane LLC
• Resolution regarding SEQRA for VF Lear Jet Lane LLC
• Amendments to documents for Shaker Pointe at Carondelet, Inc. project regarding time changes and an amendment fee

The IDA and LDC approved financial assistance and a SEQRA resolution for the 2 Lear Jet Lane project. The LDC also approved document amendments regarding time changes and fees for the Shaker Pointe at Caraondolet project.

• Adopted SEQRA resolution for 2 Lear Jet Lane project (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to authorize financial assistance for 2 Lear Jet Lane project (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to authorize document amendments for time changes and an amendment fee for Shaker Pointe at Caraondolet project (Unanimous)
• Held May 8, 2023 minutes until the next meeting

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board of Colonie held a regular meeting on June 8, 2023, and considered a series of resolutions. The majority of the agenda consisted of personnel actions, including permanent appointments, promotions, and provisional appointments across various town departments. The board also authorized a small expenditure from the Insurance Reserve Fund for litigation costs and referred several proposed amendments to planned development districts for administrative review.

• Permanent appointment of Yvonne A. Poleto as Typist, Grade 6, in the Building Department at $35,474/year
• Permanent appointment of Denise L. Fitzgerald and Keith A. Ruggiero as Buyers, Grade 9, in General Services at $43,880/year each
• Permanent promotion of Dana L. VanVeghten to Equipment Maintenance Clerk, Grade 21, in DPW/Highway/Fleet at $58,231/year
• Appointment of Michael E. DeGroff and Luke S. King as Water Maintenance Workers, Grade 8, in DPW/Latham Water at $21.18/hour
• Authorization of $500 from the Insurance Reserve Fund for legal fees to Clough Harbour & Associates LLP (Fusco)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Town of Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on June 7, 2023, to consider an appeal by Lynn Stewart (agent for Livingston Energy Group) from the Building Department Manager's denial of a building permit. The proposed construction of 20 EV charging stations at 221 Wade Rd. Ext. would have a 10-foot front yard setback where 20 feet is required in the Highway Commercial Office Residential (HCOR) district. The board will decide whether to grant a variance and make a SEQR determination.

• Appeal of denied building permit for 20 EV charging stations at 221 Wade Rd. Ext.
• Requested variance for 10-ft front yard setback (20 ft required) under Town Code Chapter 190
• Property in Highway Commercial Office Residential (HCOR) zoning district
• SEQR determination for the proposed construction
• Public comments accepted in person or via email to infozba@colonie.org

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance application for Livingston Energy Group. The board also approved the meeting minutes from May 17, 2023.

• Approved variance for Livingston Energy Group at 221 Wade Rd. Ext. (unanimous)
• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Town of Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on June 7, 2023, to hear an appeal by Lynn Stewart (agent for Livingston Energy Group) of the Building Department Manager's denial of a building permit for 20 EV charging stations at 221 Wade Rd. Ext. The denial was due to a front yard setback of 10 feet where 20 feet is required in the Highway Commercial Office Residential (HCOR) district. The board will consider a variance request and a SEQR determination. The public may comment in person or by email.

• Appeal of building permit denial for 20 EV charging stations at 221 Wade Rd. Ext.
• Request for variance from front yard setback requirement (10 ft. proposed vs. 20 ft. required)
• SEQR determination for the proposed construction
• Public hearing scheduled for June 7, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Town Hall

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing regarding a variance application for 221 Wade Rd. Ext. The board unanimously approved the variance as presented by the agent for Livingston Energy Group.

• Approved May 17, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 221 Wade Rd. Ext. (unanimous)

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Conservation Advisory Council is holding its regular June meeting. The agenda includes discussion of projects, site visits for redevelopment and new construction, and announcements. No specific action items or details are listed, so the meeting appears to be a routine business session.

• Discussion of projects
• Site visits for redevelopment and new construction
• Next CAC meeting scheduled for June 15, 2023

The council discussed converting the space behind Town Hall and the pond into a native garden. Members also discussed dredging the riverbed and organizing hand-pulling events to remove water chestnuts. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Proposed native garden behind Town Hall and the pond
• Proposed Town funding for riverbed dredging
• Proposed hand-pulling events for water chestnut removal
• Proposed use of budget for next year's Conservation Day materials
• Proposed funding for committee members or Siena students to attend tree conferences

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board will hold a public hearing and review several site plans, including Siena College's proposed science complex expansion, a solar farm, and a new Keeler Honda dealership. The board will also consider a pavement setback waiver and an extension for a Sam's Club fueling station.

• Public hearing: Siena College expansion, 47,700 sq ft science building at 11 Middlefield Drive
• Final site plan: Keeler Honda collision center (47,000 sq ft) and dealership (43,000 sq ft) at 1111 Troy Schenectady Rd
• SEQRA lead agency review for Lisha Solar 1 & 2 solar farm at 2772 & 2792 Curry Road
• One-year extension request for Sam's Club fueling station at 579 Troy Schenectady Road
• Pavement setback waiver request at 19 Forts Ferry Road

The Planning Board approved the final site plan for a 47,700 square foot, three-story science complex expansion at 11 Middlefield Drive. Other items regarding a pavement setback waiver, a site plan extension, and solar and dealership projects were presented for review.

• Rescinded prior approvals for 11 Middlefield Drive (Unanimous)
• Adopted SEQRA for 11 Middlefield Drive (Unanimous)
• Granted conditional final site plan approval for Siena College expansion at 11 Middlefield Drive (Unanimous)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is approving a series of resolutions, including personnel appointments, insurance renewal, water usage reimbursements, and several public works contracts. The most significant item is awarding a $1,047,195 contract for the Brookhill Drive, Cascade Terrace and Ashford Lane Water Main Replacement Project. The board is also authorizing a $19,500 water chestnut harvesting contract and a $154,000 engineering amendment for the Mohawk View Water Pollution Control Plant.

• Awarded $1,047,195 bid to Anjo Construction LTD for water main replacement on Brookhill Drive, Cascade Terrace, and Ashford Lane
• Authorized $19,500 agreement with Aquatic Weed Harvesting LLC for water chestnut harvesting at Colonie Mohawk River Park
• Approved $154,000 Amendment No. 4 with GHD for Mohawk View Water Pollution Control Plant Clarifier Rehabilitation Project
• Authorized $10,252.39 payment from Insurance Reserve Fund to Cooper Erving & Savage LLP for litigation
• Approved reimbursements for overestimated water usage: $2,520 to Mark Marcella (5 Country Ridge) and $9,915 to John D. Flory III (3 Tremont Drive)

The Town Board accepted the resignation of member Danielle Futia and appointed Kristen Blais to fill the vacancy. The board also approved several infrastructure contracts, personnel appointments, and budget modifications.

• Accepted resignation of Town Board Member Danielle Futia (6-0)
• Appointed Kristen Blais to Town Board vacancy (5-2)
• Awarded water main replacement bid to Anjo Construction LTD (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 Sanitary Sewer Repair Program bid to Birdsall Excavation and Construction LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved modifications to the 2023 operating budget (Unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of two 2023 One Ton Dump Trucks for DPW (Unanimous)
• Appointed John B. Casey, Esq. as Vehicle & Traffic Prosecutor (Unanimous)
• Appointed Ryan Caponera, Esq. as Sign Review Board Chairman (Unanimous)

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council is holding its regular meeting to discuss ongoing projects, including the recent Conservation Day and a composting campaign, and to review site visits. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Conservation Day – Saturday, May 13
• Composting Campaign
• Site Visits
• Next CAC Meeting: June 1, 2023

The council discussed a pending grant for water chestnuts and reviewed the results of the May 13 Conservation Day event. No formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded.

• Noted grant for water chestnuts was submitted and response is expected in June
• Reviewed Conservation Day plant distribution and identified operational improvements for next year

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved three variance applications and denied one. One application was withdrawn by the applicant. The board also approved the meeting minutes from May 3, 2023.

• Approved May 3, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Variance for 241 Forts Ferry Rd denied (unanimous)
• Variance for 8 Eastview Rd approved (unanimous)
• Variance for 14 Chestnut Hill Rd North approved (unanimous)
• Application for 210 Wade Rd. Ext. withdrawn
• Variance for 1273 Central Ave approved (unanimous)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board unanimously adopted several resolutions for DPW equipment, including a new pavement roller and wheel loader. The board also approved 11 personnel appointments and various service contracts for town facilities and police. A public hearing was held regarding a proposed day care facility at 1214 Loudon Road.

• Approved 11 personnel appointments (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,500 payment to Anjo Construction, Ltd. (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Dynapac Pavement Roller from SRE Equipment LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved trade-in of two loaders for a 2023 Hyundai HL995A wheel loader (Unanimous)
• Approved lease of 2023 John Deere 624L Loader (Unanimous)
• Approved four PDD amendment reviews for Nantucket Street and Buckingham Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved maintenance agreements for William K. Sanford Library and police systems (Unanimous)
• Rejected bid for Mohawk River Park Hydro Raking 2023 Project (Unanimous)

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board unanimously adopted several resolutions for personnel appointments, public works equipment, and service contracts. The board also directed the Planning and Economic Development Director to review four proposed amendments in the Shelter Cove and Canterbury Crossing PDDs.

• Approved 11 personnel appointments (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,500 payment to Anjo Construction, Ltd. (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Dynapac Pavement Roller from SRE Equipment LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved trade-in of two loaders for a 2023 Hyundai HL995A wheel loader (Unanimous)
• Approved lease of a 2023 John Deere 624L Loader (Unanimous)
• Approved review of proposed amendments for 32, 34, and 36 Nantucket Street and 32 Buckingham Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with IamResponding for Police Department critical incident notifications (Unanimous)
• Rejected the bid for the Mohawk River Park Hydro Raking 2023 Project (Unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing and reports from the Planning and Economic Development Director. The board will review a rezoning request for 24 Lincoln Avenue, a concept plan for a Stewart's Shops mini-mart at 956 Loudon Road, and a sketch plan for a rubber storage facility at 7 Cavanaugh Drive.

• Rezoning of one lot at 24 Lincoln Avenue from SFR to Industrial (applicant: Paul Rinella)
• Concept plan for a 3,975 sq ft mini-mart and two fueling canopies (4,460 sq ft total) at 956 Loudon Road (Stewart's Shops Corp., PL-22-00016)
• Sketch plan for 160,000 sq ft of concrete/crushed stone surface for CRM rubber storage at 7 Cavanaugh Drive (Crumb Rubber Manufacturers, PL-23-00008)

The Board recommended rezoning a lot at 24 Lincoln Avenue from SFR to Industrial. It also accepted a concept plan for a new Stewart's Shops and scheduled a public hearing for a Siena College project.

• Recommended rezoning of 24 Lincoln Avenue from SFR to IND (Unanimous)
• Accepted concept plan for Stewart's Shops mini-mart and fueling canopies at 956 Loudon Road (Unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for May 30, 2023, for Siena College Noble Hall project site plan review (Unanimous)
• No action taken on sketch plan for Crumb Rubber Manufacturers at 7 Cavanaugh Drive

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation approved a new credit card policy for the CEO, adopted a public hearing resolution for VF Lear Jet Lane LLC's project, and authorized amendments to replace LIBOR with SOFR for Shaker Pointe bonds. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the Lear Jet resolution.

• Approved IDA Credit Card Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted public hearing resolution for VF Lear Jet Lane LLC application (6-0, Yule abstained)
• Authorized amendments to replace LIBOR with SOFR for Shaker Pointe bonds (unanimous)

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Town of Colonie Industrial Development Agency (IDA) and Local Development Corporation (LDC) will hold governance and board meetings on May 8, 2023. The board is expected to act on a new credit card policy, a public hearing resolution for VF Lear Jet Lane LLC, and amendments to a tax-exempt revenue bond for the Shaker Pointe at Carondelet project.

• Consider recommending a Town of Colonie Industrial Development Agency Credit Card Policy
• Consider adopting a credit card policy and authorizing an agreement to set up a credit card program
• Consider adopting a public hearing resolution for an application from VF Lear Jet Lane LLC
• Consider authorizing amendments to documents for interest rate changes on the Tax-Exempt Revenue Bond (Shaker Pointe at Carondelet, Inc. Project), Series 2018

The joint IDA and LDC meeting approved three items: a new Agency Credit Card Policy for the CEO, a public hearing resolution for VF Lear Jet Lane LLC's application, and amendments to bond documents replacing the LIBOR rate with SOFR for the Shaker Pointe project. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the Lear Jet resolution.

• Adopted Agency Credit Card Policy (unanimous)
• Adopted public hearing resolution for VF Lear Jet Lane LLC application (6-0, Yule abstained)
• Adopted resolution to amend bond documents replacing LIBOR with SOFR for Shaker Pointe project (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances for properties at 82 Cordell Rd., 40 Washington Ave., and 1201 Troy Schenectady Rd., and denied a variance for 261 Troy Schenectady Rd. All votes were unanimous. The board also unanimously approved the April 19 meeting minutes.

• Approved variance for 82 Cordell Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 40 Washington Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved variance with conditions for 1201 Troy Schenectady Rd. (unanimous)
• Denied variance for 261 Troy Schenectady Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 19, 2023 (unanimous)

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The council coordinated logistics for Conservation Day, including seedling packaging on May 12 and an event on May 13. Members discussed pending grant results for water chestnut removal and noted a successful Repair Cafe event. A site visit was scheduled for May 19.

• Scheduled seedling packaging for May 12, 3–6pm at Town Hall
• Scheduled Conservation Day for May 13, 8am–12:30pm at the Pruyn House
• Scheduled site visits for May 19 at 2:00pm

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

The council coordinated logistics for Conservation Day seedling packaging and a public event at the Pruyn House. Members discussed pending grant results for water chestnut removal and scheduled a site visit for May 19.

• Scheduled seedling packaging for May 12, 3–6pm at Town Hall
• Scheduled Conservation Day event for May 13, 8am–12:30pm at the Pruyn House
• Scheduled site visits for May 19 at 2:00pm

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is holding a regular meeting to vote on a series of resolutions, primarily involving personnel appointments and promotions in the Highway, Justice, and Police departments, as well as the establishment of a water district extension. The board is also authorizing agreements for community programs, a contract change order, and the sale of surplus equipment.

• Established Highway Maintenance Worker position and appointed Michael R. Epting at $21.18/hr
• Promoted Keith E. Fogg to Highway Maintenance Worker at $26.48/hr
• Appointed Michael S. Hehir as Police Officer at $62,608/yr
• Established Extension No. 171 to Latham Water District, costing $7,558
• Authorized agreement with Colonie Senior Services Center for adult day care scholarships

The Town Board unanimously approved the establishment of Extension No. 171 to the Latham Water District and adopted amendments to Chapters 162 and 190 of the Town Code. The board also authorized several police department upgrades, including a body-worn camera program, and approved multiple infrastructure and service contracts.

• Established Extension No. 171 to the Latham Water District (Unanimous)
• Adopted local laws amending and replacing Chapter 162 and amending Chapter 190 of the Town Code (Unanimous)
• Approved Body Worn Camera Program agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Authorized scholarships for Colonie Senior Services Center and Colonie Youth Center (Unanimous)
• Awarded bid to Mohawk Ambulance Service for sale of surplus EMS vehicle #1517 (Unanimous)
• Adopted new fee schedule for the Town Clerk’s office (Unanimous)
• Approved redevelopment of Well #4 at Mohawk View Water Treatment Plant via Layne Christensen Company (Unanimous)
• Authorized use of Police Range and Training Facility by NYS Offices of the Inspector General and NYS Justice Center (Unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on April 19, 2023, to consider three appeals from decisions denying building permits. The board will hear requests for variances and special use permits, and make SEQR determinations for each case.

• Appeal of Ji Young Byun for home occupation (Kumo Firearm Service, LLC) at 9 Britton Way in SFR district
• Appeal of Delatour Partners LLC for 3-story, 20,000 sq ft climate-controlled storage at 188 Troy Schenectady Rd in COR district
• Appeal of Delatour Partners LLC for two 2-story, 30,000 sq ft storage facilities at 15 Delatour Rd in COR district

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two variances with conditions and denied two others. The board also approved the meeting minutes from April 5, 2023.

• Approved minutes of April 5, 2023 (unanimous)
• Denied variance for Empire Sealcoating, LLC at 200 Sunset Blvd (unanimous)
• Denied variance for Ji Young Byun at 9 Britton Way (unanimous)
• Approved variance with conditions for Delatour Partners LLC at 188 Troy Schenectady Rd
• Approved variance with conditions for Delatour Partners LLC at 15 Delatour Rd

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on April 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in Memorial Town Hall. They will review a final site plan, waiver, and SEQRA review for a new Floor & Décor retail store at 1425 Central Avenue, and a SEQRA Lead Agency review for a proposed solar farm at 2772 and 2792 Curry Road. The board will also hear a report from the Planning and Economic Development Director.

• Final site plan, waiver, and SEQRA review for Floor & Décor retail infill at 1425 Central Avenue (HCOR zoning)
• SEQRA Lead Agency review for Lisha Solar 1 & 2 solar farm at 2772 & 2792 Curry Road (SFR zoning)
• Applicants: Stonefield Engineering (Floor & Décor) and Environmental Design Partnership (Eden Renewables)
• Technical design engineers: CHA Companies for both projects

The Board approved the final site plan, waivers, and a negative declaration for a new Floor & Décor retail location. The project includes conditions for additional street trees and shrubs. No action was taken regarding the proposed Lisha Solar farms on Curry Road.

• Approved Negative Declaration for 1425 Central Avenue (5-0)
• Approved land use law finding regarding parking waivers for 1425 Central Avenue (5-0)
• Approved final site plan for 1425 Central Avenue with conditions for 10 street trees and 20 shrubs (5-0)
• No action taken on Lisha Solar 1 & 2 proposed solar farm

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on April 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. They will review a final site plan for a new Floor & Décor retail store at 1425 Central Avenue and conduct a SEQRA lead agency review for a proposed solar farm on Curry Road. Both items are under regular business.

• Final site plan, waiver, and SEQRA review for Floor & Décor retail at 1425 Central Avenue (former Sears and Garden Center)
• SEQRA Lead Agency review for Lisha Solar 1 & 2 solar farm at 2772 & 2792 Curry Road
• Applicant for solar farm: Eden Renewables, represented by Environmental Design Partnership, LLP

The Board approved the final site plan, waivers, and a negative declaration for a new retail use at 1425 Central Avenue. The approval includes conditions for adding 10 street trees and 20 shrubs. No action was taken regarding the proposed Lisha Solar projects on Curry Road.

• Approved Negative Declaration for 1425 Central Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved land use law finding regarding parking waivers at 1425 Central Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved final site plan for Floor & Décor at 1425 Central Avenue with conditions for 10 trees and 20 shrubs (Unanimous)
• No action taken on Lisha Solar 1 & 2 proposed solar farm at 2772 & 2792 Curry Road

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is approving a series of personnel actions, including appointments, promotions, and a new police sergeant position, and is deciding on a local law to rezone 11.89 acres at 4232 Albany Street from Industrial to Single Family Residential. The board also authorized a public hearing for a sewer extension to serve a proposed day care facility at 1214 Loudon Road.

• Rezoning 11.89 acres at 4232 Albany Street from Industrial (IND) to Single Family Residential (SFR)
• Promoted Michael L. Clough to Police Sergeant at $103,002/year
• Established one Police Sergeant position and promoted William L. Guthrie at $103,002/year
• Appointed Paul F. Dillon as Custodial Worker at $17.04/hour
• Authorized public hearing for sewer extension to proposed day care at 1214 Loudon Road

The Town Board unanimously approved the rezoning of 4232 Albany Street from Industrial to Single Family Residential. The board also authorized several municipal contracts for road work, equipment, and police department support. Additionally, public hearings were called for a proposed day care facility and updates to street and stormwater codes.

• Approved rezoning of 4232 Albany Street from Industrial to Single Family Residential (Unanimous)
• Called public hearing for proposed day care facility at 1214 Loudon Road (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 asphalt concrete paving bid to Callanan Industries, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Stephen Kay, LLC for Colonie Golf Course Master Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved lease for two Ventrac compact tractors for the Town Golf Course (Unanimous)
• Called public hearing to amend Town Code chapters on Streets and Sidewalks and Stormwater Management (Unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with H.U.R.B. Landscaping for 2023 road millings removal (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Joseph Styno to the Accident Review Committee (Unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on April 5, 2023, to consider five appeals from applicants denied building permits. Each appeal requests a variance from zoning requirements, and the board will also make SEQR determinations for each case.

• Jesse Burby: 1,600 sq ft garage at 25 St. Joseph St., 5 ft rear setback vs 25 ft required
• Salvadore Speciale: 960 sq ft garage at 41 Frederick Ave., 5 ft rear setback vs 25 ft required
• Paradise Bay Holding Corp.: new tenant with outdoor storage at 11 Van Rensselaer Rd., non-conforming use status
• TS Latham, LLC: 18,700 sq ft warehouse at 952 Troy Schenectady Rd., special use permit
• 582 Boght Road Inc.: single-family dwelling at 582 Boght Rd., lot size and frontage variances

The Zoning Board of Appeals held public hearings and voted on five variance applications. All five requests were approved, three of which included specific conditions.

• Approved variance for 25 St. Joseph St. (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 41 Frederick Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved variance with conditions for 11 Van Rensselaer Rd. (5-1)
• Approved variance with conditions for 952 Troy Schenectady Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved variance with conditions for 582 Boght Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board will review three development proposals at its April 4, 2023 meeting: a final review for a 50,000-square-foot medical office building at 4 Wellness Way, a concept plan for a 130-unit Planned Development District at 997 Loudon Rd, and a sketch plan for a 12,950-square-foot addition to the O'Reilly Auto Parts store at 1929 Central Avenue. All sites are zoned COR (Commercial Office Residential).

• Final review: 50,000 sq ft medical office building at 4 Wellness Way (applicant: 4 & 6 Autopark Property, LLC)
• Concept plan: 130-unit PDD at 997 Loudon Rd (Century House), 175,280 sq ft total, 273 parking spaces
• Sketch plan: 12,950 sq ft addition to O'Reilly Auto Parts at 1929 Central Avenue
• All three sites zoned COR (Commercial Office Residential)

The Board approved a final site plan and associated resolutions for a 50,000 square foot medical/office building at 4 Wellness Way. No action was taken on a proposed addition to O'Reilly Auto Parts, and a concept plan for the Century House PDD was tabled.

• Approved SEQRA resolution for 4 Wellness Way (Unanimous)
• Approved land use law waiver findings for 4 Wellness Way regarding front setback and parking (Unanimous)
• Approved final site plan with conditions for 4 Wellness Way (Unanimous)
• No action taken on 1929 Central Avenue O'Reilly addition
• Tabled concept plan for 997 Loudon Rd. Century House PDD

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is approving several resolutions, including a $567,873 contract for the Mohawk River Park Courts & Parking Lot Replacement, a $517,884 Mobile Command Center purchase, and a $19.89 million bond for senior housing. It also handles personnel changes, emergency repairs, and a public hearing for community development grants.

• Awarded bid to Evolution Construction Services LLC for $567,873 for Mohawk River Park Courts & Parking Lot Replacement
• Authorized purchase of Mobile Command Center Vehicle for $517,884 from LDV, Inc. via GSA Disaster Purchase Program
• Granted TEFRA approval for King Thiel II Senior Community, allowing up to $19,890,000 in tax-exempt bonds for 99-unit senior housing at 11 Elks Lane, Latham
• Declared emergency for sanitary sewer repair at 11 Meadowlark Drive, spending $5,507.58 from Emergency Repair Reserve
• Approved grade adjustment for Sanitary Engineer from Grade 21 to Grade 23, effective March 27, 2023

The Town Board unanimously adopted several resolutions covering emergency infrastructure repairs, personnel changes, and equipment purchases. Key actions included declaring emergencies for sewer and water pump repairs and authorizing a new police video surveillance system.

• Approved emergency sanitary sewer repair at 11 Meadowlark Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved emergency repair of Raw Water Pump #3 not to exceed $20,976.00 (Unanimous)
• Authorized service agreement with eCLIPSE Network Solutions for Police Department video surveillance (Unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of a Mobile Command Center Vehicle via GSA Disaster Purchase Program (Unanimous)
• Awarded bid to Evolution Construction Services LLC for Mohawk River Park Courts & Parking Lot Replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved grade adjustment for Sanitary Engineer position (Unanimous)
• Authorized extension of Deferred Compensation Plan with Empower through July 25, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Called a public hearing for Community Development Block Grant and HOME Programs (Unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will conduct a concept review for a new retail use at 1425 Central Avenue. The board will also perform a final review of a proposed 47,700 square foot science complex expansion at 11 Middlefield Avenue.

• Concept review: 1425 Central Avenue (Floor & Décor retail infill)
• Final review: 11 Middlefield Avenue (Siena College science complex expansion)

The Board approved the final site plan for a 47,700 square foot building at Siena College with specific traffic mitigation conditions. Additionally, the Board accepted the concept plan for a Floor & Décor retail location on Central Avenue.

• Accepted concept plan for Floor & Décor at 1425 Central Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved SEQRA negative declaration for Siena College expansion (Unanimous)
• Approved final site plan for Siena College science complex expansion with construction traffic conditions (Unanimous)

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Conservation Advisory Council is meeting to discuss ongoing projects, including a grant submission for water chestnut control, plans for Conservation Day on May 13, and a completed site visit. The agenda is mostly routine updates and planning, with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Water chestnut grant submitted by Town
• Conservation Day scheduled for Saturday, May 13
• Sustainability Week planned for week of May 7
• Repair Café scheduled for Saturday, April 22
• Site visit completed at 1425 Central Avenue (Floor and Décor) on 03/03/2023

The council discussed the status of several environmental initiatives, including a grant for water chestnuts and upcoming community events. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Noted grant for water chestnuts was submitted and response is expected by mid-April
• Confirmed trees ordered for Conservation Day on May 13
• Noted PEDD program is in development for Sustainability Week
• Discussed potential hold on Composting Campaign due to bin costs
• Confirmed CAC will provide lunch for Repair Café coaches on April 22
• Recorded completed site visit to 1425 Central Avenue

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Town of Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on March 15, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Town Hall to consider three appeals from Building Department permit denials. Each appeal requests a variance from the Town's Land Use Law and includes a SEQR determination. The public can attend in person or email comments to infozba@colonie.org at least 24 hours in advance.

• Appeal by Nicholas Costa for Yuriy & Yulia Cheban: minor subdivision at 176 Dunsbach Ferry Rd into two lots (14,506 and 50,622 sq ft) with variances for lot size, front lot line, and width in SFR district.
• Appeal by Ray Jewett: conversion of 576 sq ft detached garage into accessory dwelling unit at 624 Watervliet Shaker Rd, seeking variance for accessory dwelling in detached structure and expansion of non-conforming use in COR district.
• Appeal by Vincenzo Sofia for Forts Ferry Road LLC: change of use from single-family home to office at 19 Forts Ferry Rd, seeking variances for lot area, side yard setbacks, and distance to adjacent single-family use in OR district.

The Zoning Board of Appeals held public hearings and unanimously approved variance requests for four different properties. The board also approved the meeting minutes from March 1, 2023.

• Approved variance for Yuriy & Yulia Cheban at 176 Dunsbach Ferry Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Ray Jewett at 624 Watervliet Shaker Rd (unanimous)
• Approved variance for AJ Signs at 2 Wellness Way (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Christina Meier at 19 Forts Ferry Rd (unanimous)
• Approved March 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation will hold committee meetings and a board meeting. The board is expected to act on a fee request from the King Thiel II Senior Community LLC project and to consider annual reports, including audited financial statements, internal controls assessment, investment report, PARIS reports, and performance measurements.

• King Thiel II Senior Community LLC project fee request (Memo #23-07)
• 2022 Audited Financial Statements
• Assessment of the Effectiveness of Internal Controls
• Annual Investment Report
• 2022 PARIS Reports and Performance Measurements Report

The Board unanimously adopted reports from the Audit, Finance, and Governance committees. The agencies approved their annual actions and the 2022 audit. The Board also noted performance failures in several active projects, including Chris's Coffee and BLK.

• Approved all committee reports (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 audit and financials (Unanimous)
• Approved Investment Policy and assessment (Unanimous)
• Approved IDA annual actions (Unanimous)
• Approved LDC annual actions (Unanimous)
• Determined AYCO, Chris's Coffee, and BLK must return to Board to discuss performance failures