Colonie public meetings in 2024

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is establishing the 2025 calendar for regular meetings, employee holidays, and payroll dates. The board is also approving several personnel appointments and promotions and authorizing equipment and procurement contracts.

• 2025 Town Board meeting schedule, including an organizational meeting on January 9, 2025
• Promotion of Nicholas T. Sidoti and Shane C. Robichaud to Police Sergeant at annual salaries of $105,835
• Appointment of James M. Coffey (Highway Maintenance Worker, $21.77/hr) and Justin R. Oathout (Laborer, $20.92/hr)
• Contract with The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GACBuy) for water meters for DPW/Division of Latham Water
• Adoption of a new Civil Service Examination Fee Schedule for 2025

The Town Board adopted a series of resolutions, including multiple bond authorizations for capital improvements. The largest was $7.5 million for golf course improvements, followed by $5.675 million for Latham Water District upgrades and $2.5 million for highway reconstruction. The board also appointed Ryan M. Caponera as Town Justice effective January 1, 2025, in a 4-2 vote, after a motion to table the appointment failed.

• Approved $7.5M bond for Town Golf Course capital improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $5.675M bond for Latham Water District capital improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $2.5M bond for highway and street reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved $1.4159M bond for equipment and vehicle acquisitions (unanimous)
• Approved $1.13M bond for Pure Waters District improvements (unanimous)
• Appointed Ryan M. Caponera as Town Justice effective 1/1/2025 (4-2)
• Defeated motion to table Town Justice appointment until 1/9/2025 (2-4)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule, holidays, and employee pay resolutions (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Town of Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Dec. 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to consider Starlite Associates LLC’s appeal of the Building Department’s denial of a permit for a new four‑story building at 85 Coliseum Drive. The applicant seeks a variance to exceed the 30,000 sq ft building‑footprint limit for the Commercial Office Residential (COR) zone and requests a SEQR determination. Comments may be submitted in person or by email at least 24 hours before the hearing.

• Appeal of denial for a 293,600 sq ft, four‑story office building at 85 Coliseum Drive
• Request for variance to exceed the 30,000 sq ft footprint limit in a COR zoning district
• Public hearing scheduled for Dec. 18, 2024, 7:00 p.m. at 347 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham
• Opportunity for public comments in person or via email (infozba@colonie.org) at least 24 hours prior
• Board will also consider a SEQR (State Environmental Quality Review) determination for the project

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes of its December 4 meeting unanimously. It held a public hearing on a variance application by Starlite Associates LLC for 85 Coliseum Drive, then voted to close the hearing and defer the variance decision to the January 2, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Starlite Associates LLC variance at 85 Coliseum Drive
• Adjourned variance vote to January 2, 2025 ZBA meeting

Sign Review Board (SRB) - Regular Meeting

The Sign Review Board will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal by Saxton Signs (Dunkin’ Donuts) regarding a denied sign permit. The board will review requests for additional wall and directional signs that exceed current town land use laws.

• Appeal for two wall signs (22.3 sq. ft. and 11.32 sq. ft.) at 151 Vly Road
• Appeal for five 4.72 sq. ft. directional signs at 151 Vly Road

The Sign Review Board approved a special exception for Saxton Signs Corporation (Dunkin') at 151 Vly Road, allowing five directional signs and two additional wall signs despite exceeding the town's sign limits. Directional Signs C, D, and E were approved unanimously, while the 11.32-square-foot and 22.3-square-foot wall signs were approved 4-1. The applicant withdrew Directional Signs A and B.

• Approved Directional Sign C (unanimous)
• Approved Directional Sign D (unanimous)
• Approved Directional Sign E (unanimous)
• Approved 11.32-square-foot wall sign (4-1)
• Approved 22.3-square-foot wall sign (4-1)
• Withdrew Directional Signs A and B
• Approved December 3, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider two development applications. The first is a sketch plan for an 8,800 SF steel‑framed building and a 1,730 SF connector at 969 Watervliet Shaker Road, zoned Commercial Office. The second is a concept‑approval extension, SEQR determination and final plan review for an 8,500 SF office/warehouse at 4298 Albany Street, zoned Industrial. Decisions will be made on the proposed constructions.

• Sketch plan review for 8,800 SF steel‑framed building and 1,730 SF connector at 969 Watervliet Shaker Road (Commercial Office zone)
• Concept‑approval extension, SEQR determination and final plan review for 8,500 SF office/warehouse at 4298 Albany Street (Industrial zone)

The Colonie Planning Board approved the final site plan for an 8,500-square-foot office/warehouse at 4298 Albany Street, with conditions requiring additional landscaping and addressing outstanding comments. The board also adopted a negative declaration under SEQRA and extended the concept approval. A sketch plan review for Afrim's Sports at 969 Watervliet Shaker Road was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved concept plan extension for Kim Office/Warehouse (unanimous)
• Adopted negative declaration under SEQRA for Kim project (unanimous)
• Approved final site plan for Kim Office/Warehouse with conditions (5-0, Rosenzweig recused)
• Sketch plan review for Afrim's Sports at 969 Watervliet Shaker Rd: no action taken

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Industrial Development Agency board will review management contracts for 2024 and 2025. It will also consider contracts for external audits covering those years. The board will adopt the meeting calendar for 2025. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Management contracts for 2024 and 2025
• External audit contracts for 2024 and 2025
• Adoption of the 2025 meeting calendar

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Council will receive a composting update and discuss priorities for the upcoming year. Other regular business items will be addressed, though no upcoming projects are listed. The meeting will conclude with an announcement of the next CAC meeting on January 16, 2024.

• Composting update
• Discussion of priorities for next year
• Other regular business items
• Announcement of next CAC meeting (January 16, 2024)

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

The Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board will meet to review proposed construction projects that require environmental permits. The agenda includes a public hearing for a new retail building and a subdivision disturbance.

• Review proposed 4,900sqf retail building at 46 Fuller Road
• Review proposed 800sqf disturbance at 358 Watervliet Shaker Road

The board unanimously approved a variance for 800 sq ft of disturbance to connect a sewer lateral at 358 Watervliet Shaker Road, and conditionally approved a variance for a new 4,900 sq ft retail building at 46 Fuller Road, with the condition that no parking be placed in the drainage easement. Both votes were 4-0 with one member absent.

• Approved SEAMAB variance for 800 SF disturbance to connect sewer lateral at 358 Watervliet Shaker Road (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved variance for 4,900 sq ft retail building at 46 Fuller Road, with condition that parking cannot be in the easement (unanimous)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board adopted several personnel appointments and promotions, approved a $49,900 catering contract for the Senior Resources 2025 Lunch & Learn Program, authorized the sale of 36 used cell phones for $515, and approved $8,000.40 in legal fees from the Insurance Reserve Fund. It also rescinded prior fee‑schedule resolutions and adopted new fee schedules for the Police Department and the DPW Division of Pure Waters effective Jan. 1 2025, and it scheduled a public hearing for Jan. 23 2025 on a proposed amendment to Chapter 140 (Peddling and Soliciting).

• Provisional appointment of Laura L. Relation as Assessment Clerk, Grade 8, salary $40,983 effective Dec 9 2024
• Permanent appointment of Adrianna M. Palleschi as Typist, Grade 6, salary $36,450 effective Dec 9 2024
• Award of $49,900 catering contract to Legacy Hospitality & Entertainment Group, LLC for Senior Resources 2025 Lunch & Learn Program
• Sale of 36 used town cell phones to PaceButler Corporation for $515
• Public hearing scheduled Jan 23 2025 at 6:30 PM in Memorial Town Hall on proposed amendment to Chapter 140 (Peddling and Soliciting)

The Colonie Town Board unanimously adopted all 25 resolutions on the agenda, covering personnel appointments, bid awards, fee schedules, and emergency sewer repairs. No items were denied or tabled. Public comment included a request for reduced permit fees for a mosque expansion and support for Pokemon-Go at Crossings Park.

• Adopted Resolution 450, approving six personnel appointments (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 451: revised Senior Citizen Club Guidelines (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 452: awarded catering bid to Legacy Hospitality & Entertainment Group (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 454: new 2025 Police Department fee schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 455: new 2025 DPW/Pure Waters fee schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 458: emergency sewer repair at 9 Iris Lane (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 459: emergency sewer repair at 230 Lishakill Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 473: awarded Well #2 rehabilitation bid to Subsurface Technologies (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on December 4, 2024. It will consider three adjourned appeals—27 Grapevine Place subdivision, 20 Jules Drive two‑family conversion, and 4 Maplewood Avenue home‑occupation—and two new appeals for 86 Fonda Road and 645 Boght Road. The board will decide whether to grant variances to these projects under the Single Family Residential zoning district.

• Adjourned hearing 24-045 – 27 Grapevine Place subdivision proposal
• Adjourned hearing 24-049 – 20 Jules Drive two‑family dwelling proposal
• Adjourned hearing 24-047 – 4 Maplewood Avenue home‑occupation proposal
• New hearing 24-048 – 86 Fonda Road two‑family dwelling enlargement request
• New hearing 24-054 – 645 Boght Road appeal

The Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals approved a home occupation variance for Gabriela Mendieta at 4 Maplewood Avenue with conditions, and a variance for Marini Land II Inc at 645 Boght Road with stormwater conditions. The hearing for Cillis Builders at 86 Fonda Road was adjourned to a future meeting. Two applications were withdrawn by the applicants: David Burger at 27 Grapevine Place and Barbara Davis at 20 Jules Drive.

• Approved variance for Gabriela Mendieta at 4 Maplewood Ave, with conditions (no exterior signage, Home Occupation Level 1 compliance)
• Approved variance for Marini Land II Inc at 645 Boght Rd, with stormwater management conditions
• Adjourned hearing for Cillis Builders at 86 Fonda Rd to a future meeting
• Application of David Burger at 27 Grapevine Pl withdrawn by applicant
• Application of Barbara Davis at 20 Jules Dr withdrawn by applicant
• Approved minutes of November 20, 2024, unanimously

Sign Review Board (SRB) - Regular Meeting

The Sign Review Board will hold public hearings to consider appeals from AJ Signs regarding denied permits for two locations. The board will determine if exceptions should be granted for signs that exceed height and quantity limits set by town law.

• Appeal for a 36.7 sq. ft. wall sign at 19 British American Boulevard (Pursuit) that exceeds the 20 ft. height limit
• Appeal for an additional 26.28 sq. ft. wall sign at 1895 Central Avenue (Broadview) that exceeds the one-sign-per-tenant limit
• Appeal for a 6 sq. ft. directional sign at 1895 Central Avenue that exceeds the 2 sq. ft. limit

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and then review sketch plans for two proposals. The first is Afrim’s Sports Inc.’s request to install an 86,400‑sq‑ft artificial turf field with lighting at 4 Jacqueline Avenue and to acquire about 24,256 sq ft of adjacent land at 800 Troy‑Schenectady Road. The second is Alliance Infrastructure and Cellco Partnership’s proposal to construct a 124‑foot monopole telecommunications facility at 85A Dunsbach Ferry Road, which is currently zoned Single Family Residential.

• Sketch plan review for 86,400 sq ft artificial turf field and lighting at 4 Jacqueline Avenue (Afrim’s Sports Inc.)
• Lot line adjustment request to acquire ~24,256 sq ft of land at 800 Troy‑Schenectady Road for the same project
• Sketch plan review for a 124‑foot monopole telecommunications facility at 85A Dunsbach Ferry Road (Verizon Wireless)
• Site at 85A Dunsbach Ferry Road is zoned Single Family Residential
• Public hearing scheduled before regular business

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board approved a series of resolutions, including hiring a part‑time librarian, directing a review of a planned‑development amendment at 29 Preston Drive, and authorizing multiple service agreements. It also rescinded prior fee schedules and adopted a new Parks & Recreation fee schedule effective January 1 2025.

• Establishment of Librarian I (PT) position at $39.83 hourly rate, effective Nov 25 2024
• Authorization for Planning and Economic Development Director to review amendment for a 10’x12’ shed at 29 Preston Drive
• Agreement with City of Troy for Tactical Team Joint Services with the Colonie Police Department for calendar year 2025
• Adoption of new Parks & Recreation Department fee schedule effective Jan 1 2025
• Contract with EDR for SCADA system maintenance at Mohawk View Water Pollution Control Plant and Lishakill Pump Station, cost not to exceed $10,000

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider several variance requests. A primary focus is an appeal regarding a denied building permit for a shed in a front yard.

• Public hearing for Gary Holle regarding a 12 ft. x 20 ft. shed at 20 Vatrano Lane
• New hearing for Julianne Burns at 1410 Vine Street
• New hearing for Barbara Davis at 20 Jules Drive
• New hearing for Gabriela Mendieta at 4 Maplewood Avenue

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will review several development projects, including concept plans for warehouses and an automotive facility. The board will also consider a telecommunications tower and amendments to a National Grid site plan.

• 421 Albany Shaker Road: Proposed 130-foot monopine telecommunications facility
• 1979 Central Avenue: Concept plan for a 30,000 square foot automotive facility
• 45-47 Kunker Avenue: Proposed three-unit apartment building and 1,000 square foot office
• 4093 Albany Street: Addition of three 50-foot lightning masts and two fire walls
• 5, 9, 11 Runway Avenue: Proposed 45,000 and 52,500 square foot warehouse buildings

Sign Review Board (SRB) - Regular Meeting

The Sign Review Board will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal by AJ Sign Company (Exyte). The request seeks to override a Building Department denial for a wall sign that exceeds height and size limits.

• Appeal for a 39.9 sq. ft. wall sign at 22 Century Hill Drive
• Proposed sign height of 44 ft. exceeds the 20 ft. maximum from grade
• Proposed sign size exceeds the maximum allowed 36.80 sq. ft.

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board will hold a public hearing and then consider six development applications. Items include a 130‑foot Verizon Wireless telecommunications tower on Albany Shaker Road, a 30,000‑sq‑ft automotive facility on Central Avenue, a mixed‑use project on Kunker Avenue, an amendment to National Grid’s control building on Albany Street, and two warehouse projects on Runway Avenue and Curry Road. The board will review concept plans, an ODA request, and an amended site plan, all subject to zoning and environmental review.

• 421 Albany Shaker Road – ODA review for a 130‑foot Verizon Wireless monopole on Single Family Residential zoning (PL-23-00012)
• 1979 Central Avenue – Concept plan update for a 30,000‑sq‑ft automotive facility on Commercial Office Residential zoning (PL-23-00124)
• 45‑47 Kunker Avenue – Concept plan for a three‑unit residential building and a 1,000‑sq‑ft office on Highway Commercial Office Residential zoning (PL-23-00143)
• 4093 Albany Street – Amended site plan for National Grid adding three 50‑foot lightning masts and two fire walls on Single Family Residential zoning (PL-21-00019)
• 5, 9, 11 Runway Avenue – Concept plans for two warehouses of 45,000 sq ft and 52,500 sq ft in Airport Business Area zoning (PL-24-00017)

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council will meet to review a recap of the Schenectady Urban Farms Compost Tour and provide updates on composting, the budget, and Climate Smart Communities.

• Schenectady Urban Farms Compost Tour recap
• Composting update
• Arbor Day discussion
• Budget update
• Climate Smart Communities update

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Conservation Advisory Council will meet to discuss updates on composting, budget matters, and climate smart community efforts. The meeting will include a recap of a Schenectady Urban Farms compost tour and an Arbor Day presentation. No specific projects are scheduled for comment at this time.

• Schenectady Urban Farms Compost Tour recap
• Composting Update
• Arbor Day
• Budget Update
• Climate Smart Communities Update

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board will adopt several personnel appointments, including a provisional clerk and permanent emergency medical technicians. It will also approve payments for legal fees, a settlement related to 73 Morris Road, and award contracts for gravel, sand, and HVAC maintenance. Finally, the board is calling a public hearing on November 21 to consider the proposed Open Development Area at 415A Albany Shaker Road.

• Public hearing scheduled for Nov 21, 2024 at 6:30 PM on the Open Development Area at 415A Albany Shaker Road
• Provisional appointment of Lisa Bottillo‑Bessette as Principal Clerk, Grade 9, salary $45,086 effective Nov 12 2024
• Settlement of $8,460 to Eric Chen for the 73 Morris Road watercourse issue, to be deposited in the Open Space fund
• Award of bids to Joseph R. Wunderlich and RJ Valente Gravel Co. for purchase of gravel and sand for 2025
• Payment of $5,991.50 to Rivkin Radler, LLP for legal fees and settlement costs

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four new applications at its November 20, 2024 meeting. The items are case 24-052 for 20 Vatrano Lane (Gary Holle), case 24-051 for 1410 Vine Street (Julianne Burns), case 24-049 for 20 Jules Drive (Barbara Davis), and case 24-047 for 4 Maplewood Avenue (Gabriela Mendieta). No decisions have been made prior to the meeting.

• 24-052 – 20 Vatrano Lane – applicant Gary Holle
• 24-051 – 1410 Vine Street – applicant Julianne Burns
• 24-049 – 20 Jules Drive – applicant Barbara Davis
• 24-047 – 4 Maplewood Avenue – applicant Gabriela Mendieta

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Guardian Life Insurance Company of America to provide life insurance for town employees for the 2025 calendar year at an annual cost of $20,842. It also approved several personnel appointments, a contract for a Medicare Advantage plan for retirees, and an emergency declaration for a Latham Pump Station repair not to exceed $2,572. Additionally, the Board directed the Planning and Economic Development Director to review amendment requests for 12 Justin Street and 47 Justin Street in the Maxwell Road Senior Planned Development District.

• Appointment of Selina C. Waldo as Paramedic with annual salary $59,616
• Life‑insurance agreement with Guardian Life for employees at $20,842 per year
• Medicare Advantage health plan contract with Capital District Physicians Health Plan at $378.56 per participant per month
• Emergency authorization for Latham Pump Station VFD repair limited to $2,572
• Review of proposed amendments for 12 Justin Street and 47 Justin Street in the Maxwell Road Senior PDD

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and receive the Planning Department’s report. It will then consider two sketch‑plan applications: a 10,951‑sq ft expansion at 2056 Central Avenue, including additional parking, a loading driveway, and Marilou Street widening; and a 6,730‑sq ft QuickChek mini‑mart with a 6,225‑sq ft fuel canopy and 16 fueling stations at 681 Albany Shaker Road. Both sites are zoned for commercial use (COR/SFR and Airport Business Area). Decisions will be made on the proposed designs and site improvements.

• 2056 Central Avenue – sketch plan review for a 10,951 sq ft building expansion, added parking, loading driveway, and Marilou Street widening; zoned Commercial Office Residential (COR) and Single Family Residential (SFR); applicant 2056 Realty LLC.
• 681 Albany Shaker Road – sketch plan review for a 6,730 sq ft QuickChek mini‑mart with a 6,225 sq ft fuel canopy and 16 fueling stations; zoned Airport Business Area (ABA); applicant Broad & Thomas Partners LLC.

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

The Industrial Development Agency Finance Committee will discuss proposed amendments to the 2024 budget and the proposed 2025 budget. The IDA Board meeting will receive those reports and will appoint a new member to the Finance Committee. No other actions are listed.

• Proposed 2024 budget amendments
• Proposed 2025 budget
• Appointment of Finance Committee member

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council will receive an update on the town's composting program. It will also announce that public comments on the Hrelja mixed-use development at 45-47 Kunker Avenue are due by November 18. The meeting includes routine items such as roll call and announcements of the next meeting on November 14.

• Composting program update
• Public comment period opened for 45-47 Kunker Ave – Hrelja Mixed-Use project (comments due Nov 18)
• Announcement of next CAC meeting on November 14, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Town of Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on October 16, 2024, to consider an appeal of a Building Department decision regarding a Level II Home Occupation (Barber Shop) at 12 Vly Road. The applicant seeks a Special Use Permit for the proposed use in a Commercial Office Residential (COR) zoning district.

• Public hearing for 12 Vly Road (Michael Kenyon) — Level II Home Occupation (Barber Shop)
• Public hearing for 130 Pollock Road (Greg/Linda Serio)
• Public hearing for 3 Undine Street (Luigi Cicero)
• Review of October 2, 2024 ZBA meeting minutes
• Variance for 6 Morgan Way (Paul Fisk) approved unanimously

Sign Review Board (SRB) - Regular Meeting

The Sign Review Board will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal from AJ Signs regarding a denied permit for Tuscan Sun Spa. The board will determine if a permit should be granted for a sign that does not meet minimum setback requirements.

• Public hearing for 982 Loudon Road (AJ Signs - Tuscan Sun Spa) regarding a 78.02 sq. ft. freestanding sign
• Appeal of a denied permit due to a 2.22 ft. setback, which is less than the required 15 ft. minimum

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board adopted several personnel appointments and approved payments and agreements, including legal fees, a highway safety grant, and road‑salt purchases. It also directed a public hearing on the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2025 to be held on November 7, 2024.

• Provisional appointment of David C. Ogden as Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee at $43,737 annual salary
• Reinstatement of Kayla M. Griessler as Paramedic PT at $32.71 hourly rate
• Authorization of $6,524.94 from the Insurance Reserve Fund for legal fees and settlement costs
• Approval of $55,700 Highway Safety Grant for the Police Department
• Scheduling of a public hearing on the FY 2025 preliminary budget for November 7, 2024 at Memorial Town Hall

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is scheduling a public hearing for November 7, 2024, to discuss the 2025 preliminary budget. The meeting also includes several personnel appointments and authorizations for grants and service agreements.

• Public hearing for 2025 Preliminary Budget scheduled for November 7, 2024
• Proposed salaries: Supervisor $149,402, Town Clerk $106,032, Councilmen $20,153 each
• $55,700 grant from Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee for Police Department
• Road salt sale agreements with North Colonie and South Colonie School Districts at $64.85 per ton
• Referral to Planning Board for a 19 bay garage at 28 Everett Road (Montage PDD)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board meeting includes a public hearing, a departmental report, and regular business. During regular business, the board will discuss a sketch‑plan update for the 1139 Loudon Rd Boght Veterinary Clinic project, which adds a veterinary clinic, grooming/boarding facility, apartments, a garage, a relocated house and a dog park. The board will also discuss a concept‑plan update for a Chick‑fil‑A at 579 Troy Schenectady Rd, proposing demolition of the existing building and construction of a 5,000 sq ft fast‑food restaurant with outdoor seating and a drive‑through.

• Sketch‑plan update for 1139 Loudon Rd: veterinary clinic (10,800 sf), grooming/boarding (4,800 sf), three two‑story apartments, 2,400 sf garage, relocated house and dog park (zoned COR)
• Concept‑plan update for 579 Troy Schenectady Rd: demolition and new 5,000 sf Chick‑fil‑A restaurant with outdoor seating and drive‑through (zoned HCOR)

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council will receive updates on composting programs, including a specific project at Shaker High School. No other projects or items are scheduled for discussion. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, announcements, and adjournment.

• Composting updates – Shaker High School project
• General composting program update

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request for a variance to allow the construction of a single-family home on a lot that does not meet minimum size and setback requirements. The board will also determine a SEQR status for the appeal.

• Public hearing for 21/23 Overlook Avenue: request for variance for a 9,000+ sq. ft. lot (minimum 18,000 sq. ft.) and 30 ft. front yard setback (minimum 40 ft.)
• Hearing for 6 Morgan Way — Paul Fisk

Sign Review Board (SRB) - Regular Meeting

The Sign Review Board will hold a public hearing on October 15, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Public Operations Center to consider Saxton Sign Corp.'s appeal of a denied wall‑sign permit for Carpet One at 148 Wolf Road. The applicant seeks an additional 49.99 sq ft wall sign, 11 ft 8 in tall, which exceeds the one‑sign‑per‑tenant limit in the Town of Colonie Land Use Law. The board will review the special exemption application and decide whether to grant the sign.

• Appeal of denied wall‑sign permit for Carpet One at 148 Wolf Road
• Proposed additional wall sign: 49.99 sq ft, 11 ft 8 in height
• Special exemption request to exceed allowable wall‑sign limit
• Application submitted by Saxton Sign Corp. (Ronald Levesque)
• Public hearing scheduled for Oct 15, 2024, 7:00 p.m. at 347 Old Niskayuna Rd

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board adopted several personnel appointments and promotions, authorized $8,943.36 in legal fees from the Insurance Reserve Fund, and approved multiple contracts and change orders, including a $56,080 award for actuator service to Cummins‑Wagner Company. The Board also scheduled public hearings for fire protection district contracts and authorized the sale of surplus items.

• Provisional appointment of Leslie A. Sissenstein as Personnel Clerk, Grade 8, salary $40,983
• Authorization of $8,943.36 legal fee payments to Rivkin Radler LLP and Cooper Erving & Savage
• Change Order 2G with J Squared Construction Corp. reducing contract by $60,200
• Award of $56,080 contract to Cummins‑Wagner Company for water valve actuator service
• Scheduling of fire protection district public hearings for Oct. 24, 2024

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing, receive the Planning Department report, and consider four development proposals. Items include a large mixed‑use Planned Development District at 925 Watervliet Shaker Road, an amendment for Stewart’s Shops at 956 Loudon Road, a rezoning for a multifamily and hotel project at 997 Loudon Road, and a warehouse sketch plan at 855‑861 First Street. The board will make recommendations or approvals for each proposal.

• 925 Watervliet Shaker Road – PDD update: 338 residential units, 39,000 sf office/retail, convenience store; zoned Commercial Office, in Watervliet Shaker Historic District (PL‑22‑00038).
• 956 Loudon Road – Stewart’s Shops amendment: 3,975 sf mini‑mart and two fueling canopies (total 4,460 sf); zoned Highway Commercial Office Residential (HCOR) (PL‑22‑00016).
• 997 Loudon Road – Century House Multifamily PDD rezoning: 105 apartments (176,200 sf), 7,284 sf commercial space, 194 hotel rooms (103,100 sf) (PL‑22‑00024).
• 855‑861 First Street – Lincoln Ave Development Phase 1B sketch plan: 60,000 sf warehouse, loading docks, parking; zoned Industrial (IND) (PL‑24‑00226).

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council will hear a presentation on the composting program at Shaker High School. It will also receive an update on the town’s composting initiatives. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Shaker High School composting presentation
• Composting program update

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Town of Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on September 18, 2024 to consider an appeal by Stewart’s Shops Corp. for a variance to construct a 4,500‑square‑foot mini‑mart with fuel pumps at 1024 Watervliet Shaker Road. The proposed project does not meet the required 15‑foot side‑yard setback and the 200‑foot distance from a Single‑Family Residential district as required by the Town’s Land Use Law. The board will also hear a separate appeal for a project at 261 Troy Schenectady Road presented by Nicholas Costa for Valente Building Group.

• Variance request for a 4,500‑sq‑ft mini‑mart at 1024 Watervliet Shaker Road (NCOR zoning district).
• Proposed accessory waste container enclosure, fuel pumps with canopies, and a free‑standing air machine.
• Current setbacks: 12‑ft side yard (required 15 ft) and 64‑ft distance to SFR boundary (required 200 ft).
• Separate hearing scheduled for 261 Troy Schenectady Road (agent Nicholas Costa for Valente Building Group).
• Zoning verification fees listed: Major $215, Minor $115, Other $65 (non‑refundable).

Sign Review Board (SRB) - Regular Meeting

The Sign Review Board will hold public hearings to consider appeals from the Building Department's denial of sign permits. The board will review requests for additional wall signs that exceed current land use laws.

• Appeal for a 67.5 sq. ft. wall sign at 861 First Street (Swan Contracting)
• Appeal for a 27.2 sq. ft. wall sign at 1115 Troy-Schenectady Road (Keeler Honda)
• Hearing for 1115 Troy-Schenectady Road regarding requests for relief on setbacks and total allowable wall sign square footage
• Hearing for Winners Circle (AJ Signs — CHA)

The Town of Colonie Sign Review Board approved four special exceptions for wall signs that exceeded local sign limits. The approvals were for Ayzo Ridge Consulting LLC (Swan Contracting) at 861 First Street, two signs for Saxton Sign Corp (Keeler Honda) at 1115 Troy-Schenectady Road, and AJ Signs (CHA) at 3 Winners Circle. All votes were unanimous. The board also entered executive session and adjourned.

• Approved additional 67.5 sq ft wall sign for Ayzo Ridge Consulting LLC at 861 First Street (unanimous)
• Approved additional 27.2 sq ft wall sign for Saxton Sign Corp (Keeler Honda) at 1115 Troy-Schenectady Road (unanimous)
• Approved additional 93.9 sq ft wall sign for Saxton Sign Corp (Keeler Honda) at 1115 Troy-Schenectady Road (unanimous)
• Approved wall sign height for AJ Signs (CHA) at 3 Winners Circle (unanimous)
• Adjourned approval of August 20, 2024 minutes until October 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss operations (unanimous)

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

The Sign Review Board will hold public hearings to consider appeals from the Building Department's denial of sign permits. The board will review requests for additional wall signs that exceed current land use laws.

• Appeal by Ayzo Ridge Consultants LLC for a 67.5 sq. ft. wall sign at 861 First St (Swan Contracting)
• Appeal by Saxton Sign for a 27.2 sq. ft. wall sign at 1115 Troy-Schenectady Road (Keeler Honda)
• Hearing for 1115 Troy-Schenectady Road regarding requests for relief on setbacks and total allowable wall sign square footage
• Hearing for Winners Circle (AJ Signs — CHA)

The Town of Colonie Sign Review Board approved four special exceptions for wall signs that exceeded the Land Use Law limits. The approvals were for Ayzo Ridge Consulting LLC (Swan Contracting) at 861 First Street, Saxton Sign Corp (Keeler Honda) for two signs at 1115 Troy-Schenectady Road, and AJ Signs (CHA) at 3 Winners Circle. The board also voted to table approval of the August 20, 2024 minutes until the October 1, 2024 meeting and entered executive session.

• Approved additional 67.5 sq ft wall sign for Ayzo Ridge Consulting LLC (Swan Contracting) at 861 First Street (unanimous)
• Approved additional 27.2 sq ft wall sign for Saxton Sign Corp (Keeler Honda) at 1115 Troy-Schenectady Road (unanimous)
• Approved additional 93.9 sq ft wall sign for Saxton Sign Corp (Keeler Honda) at 1115 Troy-Schenectady Road (unanimous)
• Approved wall sign height of 25 ft for AJ Signs (CHA) at 3 Winners Circle (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of August 20, 2024 minutes until October 1, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss operations (unanimous)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board adopted several personnel resolutions appointing and promoting staff members. It authorized payments for legal fees, water usage reimbursement, and a police‑related property damage claim. The Board also approved contracts for water‑plant repairs, generator maintenance, road safety improvements, and a library parking lot project. Finally, it approved the purchase and installation of cured‑in‑place pipe lining for the sanitary sewer system at a cost of $150,318.25.

• Approve purchase and installation of CIPP lining from Kenyon Pipeline Inspection, LLC for $150,318.25 to rehabilitate the sanitary sewer system
• Award $332,000 base bid to James H. Maloy, Inc. for Albany Shaker Road Safety Improvements
• Authorize Change Order No. 1 with Koester Associates, Inc. for $7,840 to repair Secondary Clarifier 3 at the Mohawk View Water Pollution Control Plant
• Authorize Contractor Service Agreement with Cummins, Inc. for generator and transfer switch maintenance, not to exceed $5,000
• Authorize payment of $4,296.58 to property owners of 22 Iris Lane for police‑response property damage

The Town Board unanimously adopted all resolutions, including awarding a bid for Albany Shaker Road safety improvements and approving a mixed-use development at 363 Troy-Schenectady Road. Personnel appointments and various contracts were also approved. Councilman Alvin Gamble was absent.

• Adopted Resolution 366 awarding bid to James H. Maloy, Inc. for Albany Shaker Road Safety Improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 369 approving mixed-use development at 363 Troy-Schenectady Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 368 approving CIPP lining purchase/installation from Kenyon Pipeline Inspection (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 363 authorizing change order with Koester Associates for Mohawk View plant repair (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 364 authorizing service agreement with Cummins, Inc. for generator maintenance (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 365 authorizing payment of $4,296.58 to property owners of 22 Iris Lane (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 367 authorizing agreement with RDM Construction for library parking lot sealcoating (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 360 appointing five personnel (unanimous)

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board of Colonie adopted a resolution to purchase and install cured‑in‑place pipe (CIPP) lining from Kenyon Pipeline Inspection, LLC for up to $150,318.25 to rehabilitate the sanitary sewer system. The board also approved multiple personnel appointments and promotions, authorized legal fee payments of $8,290.80, reimbursed overestimated water usage of $3,463.01, and authorized contracts for water plant repairs, generator maintenance, road safety improvements, and library parking lot work.

• Purchase and installation of CIPP lining for $150,318.25 (Kenyon Pipeline Inspection, LLC)
• Award of $332,000 low‑bid contract to James H. Maloy, Inc. for Albany Shaker Road Safety Improvements
• Change Order No. 1 with Koester Associates, Inc. for $7,840 to repair Secondary Clarifier 3 at Mohawk View Water Pollution Control Plant
• Service agreement with Cummins, Inc. up to $5,000 for generator and transfer switch maintenance for DPW/Division of Pure Waters
• Payment of $8,290.80 to legal service providers (Lequire Shorthand Reporters $1,020; Cooper Erving & Savage $7,270.80)

The Colonie Town Board unanimously adopted all resolutions, including awarding a bid for Albany Shaker Road safety improvements and approving several contracts and expenditures. Public hearings were held for two projects, and both were approved. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Adopted Resolution 360, personnel appointments for five individuals (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 361, authorizing insurance reserve funds for litigation costs (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 362, reimbursing overestimated water usage at 25 Eva Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 363, change order with Koester Associates for clarifier repair (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 364, service agreement with Cummins for generator maintenance (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 365, paying $4,296.58 to property owners of 22 Iris Lane (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 366, awarding bid to James H. Maloy for Albany Shaker Road safety improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 367, agreement with RDM Construction for library parking lot sealcoating (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to conduct a new hearing regarding a request for 15 Fenway Drive. This is the only substantive item listed on the agenda.

• Hearing 24-036: 15 Fenway Drive – Michael Lang

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for Michael Lang at 15 Fenway Drive. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting also approved the minutes from August 21, 2024.

• Approved variance for 15 Fenway Drive (unanimous)
• Approved August 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Sign Review Board (SRB) - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on case 24-036. The hearing concerns a zoning appeal for the property at 15 Fenway Drive. The applicant listed is Michael Lang. No decision is recorded on the agenda.

• Hearing on case 24-036 – 15 Fenway Drive (applicant Michael Lang)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for Michael Lang at 15 Fenway Drive. The motion passed unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting.

• Approved variance for 15 Fenway Drive (unanimous)
• Approved August 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board is deciding on several personnel appointments across various departments and authorizing payments for legal fees. The board is also reviewing a PDD amendment for a deck installation and renewing drone liability insurance.

• Authorization of $15,008.15 in legal fees and settlements from the Insurance Reserve Fund
• Agreement with BOCES for a School Resource Officer with an annual reimbursement of $81,411.00
• Renewal of unmanned aircraft liability insurance for $2,855.00
• Review of a proposed amendment to the Canterbury Crossings PDD for a deck at 13 Eagles Lane
• Appointments of staff including a Town Publications Coordinator/Developer at $72,868 annually

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider an adjourned hearing for 36 Hillard Lane (case 24-031) and new hearings for 3 Island View Road (case 24-034) and 71 Sand Creek Road (case 24-024). The parties are Pradeep Karuvaril, Stacey Rowland, and Jeremiah Erickson representing Chameleon Property Services LLC.

• Adjourned hearing – 24-031 – 36 Hillard Lane (Pradeep Karuvaril)
• New hearing – 24-034 – 3 Island View Road (Stacey Rowland)
• New hearing – 24-024 – 71 Sand Creek Road (Jeremiah Erickson, Chameleon Property Services LLC)

Sign Review Board (SRB) - Regular Meeting

The Sign Review Board will hold public hearings to consider appeals from business owners whose sign permit applications were denied by the Building Department Director. Both cases involve requests for additional wall signs that exceed the current limit of one wall sign per tenant.

• Appeal for Don Juan’s Mexican Grill & Cantina (697 Troy Schenectady Road) for a 66 sq. ft. wall sign
• Appeal for Starbucks (549 Troy Schenectady Road) for two 19.6 sq. ft. wall signs and two 4.72 sq. ft. wall signs

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Planning Board will meet to review a concept plan update for the St. Ambrose Church site. The proposal includes new construction and parking lot reconstruction.

• Proposed 4,174 square foot church office/pastoral room at 335 Old Loudon Rd.
• Proposed 33,267 square foot academic wing and gymnasium at 335 Old Loudon Rd.
• Parking lot reconstruction at 335 Old Loudon Rd.

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Industrial Development Agency board will meet to review unfinished business on 272 Old Maxwell Road, appoint an officer and secretary, and vote on project consent for Starlite Associates at 85 Coliseum Drive. The meeting also includes routine items such as public comment, approval of prior minutes, and reports from officers and committees.

• 272 Old Maxwell Road – unfinished business item
• Appointment of Officer, Secretary
• Starlite Associates – project consent for 85 Coliseum Drive

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council is meeting to receive an update on composting. No upcoming projects are listed for comment at this time.

• Composting update

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council will meet on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Public Operations Building. The agenda includes a regular‑business item to provide an update on composting. No upcoming project comments are scheduled. The council announced that its next meeting will be on September 5, 2024.

• Composting update (regular business item)
• Announcement of next CAC meeting on September 5, 2024

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board will adopt a series of resolutions covering personnel appointments, legal fee payments, and multiple contracts for town projects. Highlights include authorizing $28,720.70 in legal expenses from the Insurance Reserve Fund and approving a $172,280 contract with Spring Electric for the Mohawk View Water Pollution Control Plant main pump station switchboards. Additional approvals involve a $13,076 demolition contract for 12 Arrowhead Lane, a $18,918 valve replacement at the same plant, and a $1,000 emergency water service at 92 Forts Ferry Road.

• Appointment of Richard A. Sliwka as Attorney (Intern) with annual salary $72,868, effective Aug 19, 2024
• Creation of Recreation Maintenance Worker position, appointed Seamus P. Seymour at $21.77 per hour, effective Aug 12, 2024
• Authorization of $28,720.70 payment from the Insurance Reserve Fund for legal fees to listed law firms
• Award of $172,280 contract to Spring Electric, Inc. for Main Pump Station Switchboards at Mohawk View Water Pollution Control Plant
• Approval of $13,076 contract with Hous4gens LLC for partial interior demolition of 12 Arrowhead Lane, Building One

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on two applications at its August 7, 2024 meeting. Application 24-031 concerns 36 Hillard Lane submitted by Pradeep Karuvaril. Application 24-033 concerns 11 Bittersweet Lane submitted by Charles Rappazzo. The board will consider any requested variances or appeals for these properties.

• 24-031 – Hearing on 36 Hillard Lane (applicant Pradeep Karuvaril)
• 24-033 – Hearing on 11 Bittersweet Lane (applicant Charles Rappazzo)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board will hold a public hearing and hear the Planning Department report. It will review a sketch plan update for a proposed 4‑story, 136,400‑sq‑ft office building with a 4‑level parking garage at 85 Coliseum Dr. It will also review a concept plan for a new 30,000‑sq‑ft automotive facility at 1979 Central Ave. Both sites are zoned Commercial Office Residential (COR).

• 85 Coliseum Dr: sketch plan update for 4‑story, 136,400 sq ft office building and 4‑level parking garage (Applicant: Starlite Associates LCC)
• 1979 Central Ave: concept plan for 30,000 sq ft automotive facility (Applicant: WCCS Albany, LLC)
• Public hearing on the two development proposals

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council will hear a composting update as regular business. No upcoming project comments are scheduled. The meeting will also include announcements about the next CAC meeting on August 15.

• Composting update (regular business)
• No upcoming project comments
• Announcement of next CAC meeting on August 15

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board adopted several personnel appointments, approved an emergency repair for the fire training center, and authorized contracts for police livescan support and road safety inspections. The Board accepted a $168,230 proposal for property and equipment breakdown insurance coverage with Travelers. Additional contracts include a $78,500 agreement for Albany Shaker Road safety inspections and a $6,200 agreement for annual livescan system maintenance.

• Acceptance of $168,230 property and equipment breakdown insurance renewal with Travelers
• Agreement with Creighton Manning Engineering for Albany Shaker Road Safety Improvements, up to $78,500
• Agreement with Data Works Plus for RICI Plus Livescan System maintenance, not to exceed $6,200
• Emergency repair authorization for SCBA tank fill compressor at Municipal Fire Training Center, $7,799.20
• Appointment of Daniel A. Kunker as Recreation Maintenance Worker, Grade 8, at $21.77 hourly

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board will hold a public hearing, receive the Planning Department report, and consider three regular business items. Item a is a minor site plan waiver for front and rear setbacks at 804 Loudon Road (Bank of America). Item b is a concept plan review for a new 20,644‑sq‑ft ALDI grocery store at 829/831 Loudon Road. Item c is a concept plan review for St. Ambrose Church expansion, including a 4,174‑sq‑ft office/pastoral room and a 33,267‑sq‑ft academic wing and gymnasium at 335 Old Loudon Road.

• 804 Loudon Rd – minor site plan waivers for front and rear setbacks (zoned HCOR) – PL-23-00128
• 829/831 Loudon Rd – concept plan review for 20,644 sq ft ALDI grocery store (zoned COR, TDE: CHA) – PL-24-00036
• 335 Old Loudon Rd – concept plan review for St. Ambrose Church expansion (4,174 sq ft office/pastoral room, 33,267 sq ft academic wing and gym, parking lot reconstruction; zoned MFR, TDE: CHA) – PL-24-00065

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council is meeting to discuss composting updates and provide comments on a project at 1979 Central Ave. Comments for the KDP Automotive project are due by July 19, 2024.

• Composting update
• Project comments for 1979 Central Ave – KDP Automotive

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review several zoning requests, including an appeal by David Plouff to build a 12 ft. x 16 ft. shed in a front yard. The board will also consider new hearings for properties on Undine Street and Albany Shaker Road.

• Appeal for 12 ft. x 16 ft. shed at 10 Grenada Terrace
• New hearing for 3 Undine Street (Luigi Cicero)
• New hearing for 415A and 421 Albany Shaker Road (Alliance Infrastructure, Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, and James H. Maloy, Inc.)
• Adjourned hearing for 104 Sand Creek Road (Dominic Ieraci, Agent for Manuel Mizhirumbay)
• New hearing for 10 Grenada Terrace (David Plouff)

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to consider several zoning appeals and new hearings. A primary item is a request for a variance to allow a 12 ft. x 16 ft. shed in the front yard of 10 Grenada Terrace, which is currently prohibited in a Single Family Residential district.

• Public hearing for variance request: 12 ft. x 16 ft. shed at 10 Grenada Terrace
• New hearing: 3 Undine Street (Luigi Cicero)
• New hearing: 415A and 421 Albany Shaker Road (Alliance Infrastructure, Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, and James H. Maloy, Inc.)
• Adjourned hearing: 104 Sand Creek Road (Dominic Ieraci, Agent for Manuel Mizhirumbay)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board met to approve several personnel appointments and municipal contracts. This included a change order for the Brookhill Drive area water main project and an agreement for West Albany stormwater studies. The board also awarded bids for emergency medical equipment.

• Change order for Brookhill Drive, Cascade Terrace, and Ashford Lane water main project
• Engineering agreement with Barton & Loguidice for West Albany Stormwater Project
• Bid award to Stryker Sales LLC for ambulance cots up to $145,000
• Appointment of Joseph Peregrim as Assistant Engineer
• $4,000 settlement for property damage at 44 Loudon Parkway

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board is conducting reviews of proposed construction and redevelopment projects. These include sketch and concept reviews for warehouses and office spaces, as well as a final plan review for a BOCES extension.

• Sketch review for a 23,000 square foot warehouse addition at 11 Arch St
• Concept review for a 12,500 square foot commercial warehouse and office redevelopment at 1334 Loudon Rd
• Final plan review for a 46,000 square foot BOCES CTE Extension building at 886 Watervliet Shaker Road

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on July 3, 2024. The board will review an appeal from Barbera Homes & Development, Inc. regarding a denied building permit for 15 Edenfield Street. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow a 35.8-foot front yard setback instead of the required 40 feet.

• Variance request for 15 Edenfield St. regarding front yard setbacks
• Public hearing for 104 Sand Creek Rd.
• Public hearing for 22 Natick St.
• Public hearing for 1 Providence Ct.

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board established new water usage rates and service fees for the Latham Water District. The board also authorized a property cleanup at 21 Booth Street up to $7,500 following a structure fire. Additionally, several personnel appointments were approved for the DPW, Library, and Parks & Recreation departments.

• New water usage rates and service application fees for Latham Water District
• Property cleanup at 21 Booth Street with expenses not to exceed $7,500
• Liquid chlorine delivery cost increase from $3,400/ton to $3,445/ton
• Agreement with Collar City Auctions, Inc. for online sale of government assets
• Review of a proposed deck installation at 29 Harbor Lane in Shelter Cove PDD

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Council will receive updates regarding composting, water chestnuts, native gardens, and Lock 4. The agenda also includes reviewing comments for several upcoming projects on Loudon Road.

• Updates on composting, water chestnut, native garden, and Lock 4
• Project comments for 1334 Loudon Rd – Home Evolution
• Project comments for 355 Old Loudon Rd – Catholic Central/St. Ambrose Expansion
• Project comments for 831 Loudon Rd – Latham ALDI

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council will receive updates on composting, water chestnut, native garden, and Lock 4. The council is also reviewing comment periods for projects at 1334 Loudon Rd, 355 Old Loudon Rd, and 831 Loudon Rd.

• Updates on composting, water chestnut, native garden, and Lock 4
• Comment period for 1334 Loudon Rd – Home Evolution
• Comment period for 355 Old Loudon Rd – Catholic Central/St. Ambrose Expansion
• Comment period for 831 Loudon Rd – Latham ALDI

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board meeting addressed several resolutions regarding staff appointments and promotions. These changes affect the Attorney’s Office, Building Department, Police Department, and DPW. Many positions include specific annual salaries or hourly rates.

• Appointment of David M. Brickner as Associate Attorney at $87,007 annually
• Promotion of Christopher B. Mastroianni to Senior Building Inspector at $83,391 annually
• Appointment of five Police Officers at an annual salary of $64,330 each
• Promotions for three Motor Equipment Operators in the DPW/Division of Highway at $30.30 per hour
• Appointment of Jessica L. Benoit Eide as Buyer at $45,086 annually

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board met to consider several resolutions regarding staff changes. These include new appointments and promotions within the Police Department, Attorney’s Office, and DPW.

• Appointment of David M. Brickner as Associate Attorney at $87,007 annually
• Promotion of Christopher B. Mastroianni to Senior Building Inspector at $83,391 annually
• Appointment of five Police Officers at an annual salary of $64,330 each
• Promotions for Motor Equipment Operators in the DPW/Division of Highway at $30.30 per hour
• Appointment of Jessica L. Benoit Eide as Buyer at $45,086 annually

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board will consider extension requests for mixed-use buildings at 363 Troy Schenectady Rd and the Ridgewood Subdivision. The agenda also includes a concept plan review for a Bank of America building and an apartment conversion request.

• Extension request for three mixed-use buildings at 363 Troy Schenectady Rd
• 90-day extension for the 75-lot Ridgewood Subdivision at 34 Denison Rd
• Concept plan review for a 5,430 square foot Bank of America building at 1417 Central Ave
• Conversion of 4,742 square feet into four apartment units at 17 Computer Drive East

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is approving a series of personnel appointments, promotions, and salary adjustments, and is calling a public hearing for a sewer extension project. The board is also authorizing a labor relations contract and a property damage claim payment.

• Public hearing set for June 13, 2024 on Ridgewood Subdivision sewer extension (S.I.A. #2021-003), $671,781.63 project, 75 residential units at 34 Denison Road
• Police Lieutenant promotion for Michael W. Warner at $121,407 annual salary
• Police Sergeant promotions for Ardit Potka and Erik J. Nielsen at $105,835 each
• EMS Medical Director salary decreased from $31,946 to $21,210; Associate Medical Director increased from $1,264 to $12,000
• Property damage claim payment of $1,842.48 to Amanda Califano for tree damage at 16 Springwood Manor Drive

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board will hold a public hearing and review several development proposals, including a Verizon wireless tower, a 45-lot subdivision, a supermarket complex, and a car dealership. These are final, sketch, concept, and site plan reviews, meaning some items are decisions and others are early-stage discussions.

• Public hearing: 130-ft monopine telecom tower at 421 Albany Shaker Road (Verizon)
• Feiden Farms Subdivision: 45 lots (43 single-family) at 644 Watervliet Shaker Road
• Asian Food Market: 40,000 sq ft supermarket plus retail, warehouse, and fast food at 1130 Central Avenue
• A+ MediTrans Service Facility: 24,000 sq ft building with 390 parking spaces at 38 Karner Rd
• Lexus of Latham: 33,707 sq ft dealership at 979 Troy Schenectady Road

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Conservation Advisory Council is holding a regular meeting to debrief Conservation Day, continue a discussion on composting, and review comments on a project at 1417 Central Ave for Bank of America, with comments due May 24, 2024. The agenda includes standard procedural items like call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Conservation Day debrief
• Composting discussion continued
• Project comments: 1417 Central Ave – Bank of America, comments due May 24, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a meeting on May 15, 2024, with one new hearing on the agenda. The board will consider an application for the property at 4 Hudson Ave. submitted by Michael Hernandez and Katherine Slye-Hernandez. No other substantive items are listed.

• New hearing: 4 Hudson Ave. – Michael Hernandez & Katherine Slye-Hernandez

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a meeting on May 15, 2024, with one new hearing scheduled for a property at 4 Hudson Ave. The agenda lists only this single item, with no other business noted.

• New hearing for 4 Hudson Ave. – Michael Hernandez & Katherine Slye-Hernandez

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is approving multiple personnel appointments and contracts, including water treatment plant upgrades, pool concessions, and geese control. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy changes or public hearings.

• Appointed Brenda C. Gorman as Purchasing Assistant ($65,413/yr), Ethan T. Kahl and Keith Volsky as Highway Maintenance Workers ($21.77/hr), and Andris Blumbergs as Senior Planner ($84,470/yr).
• Authorized Change Order No. 1 with DN Tanks of New York for $60,419.48 for the River Road Storage and Mohawk View Water Treatment Plant Mixing Upgrade.
• Awarded bid to John W. Danforth Company for $69,662 for a second boiler replacement at Mohawk View Water Treatment Plant.
• Awarded pool concession bids to By George Food Specialties ($9,893.55) and Sycaway Creamery Inc. ($13,730.20) for the 2024 pool season.
• Authorized agreement with Wild Goose Chase NE for geese control at the Crossings, Town Golf Course, and Memorial Town Hall, not to exceed $7,500/year.

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting on May 1, 2024, with one adjourned hearing on the agenda. No new hearings are scheduled. The board will consider the application for 45/47 Kunker Ave., submitted by Dominick Arico PE, agent for Armin Hrelja.

• Adjourned hearing 24-014 for 45/47 Kunker Ave. (agent: Dominick Arico PE, applicant: Armin Hrelja)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is approving a series of resolutions, including the purchase of two 2024 Emergency Care Vehicles for the EMS Department for $511,144 from North Eastern Rescue Vehicles, Inc. The board is also authorizing several appointments, promotions, and contracts, as well as settlements of tax certiorari cases and expenditures from reserve funds.

• Award bid to North Eastern Rescue Vehicles, Inc. for two 2024 Emergency Care Vehicles for $511,144
• Appoint Danica N. Silva as Library Page PT at $17.48/hr, Isabella A. Wellette as Clerical Aide PT at $16.85/hr, Diego Carrasquillo Jr. as Assistant Building Maintenance Technician at $56,679/yr, Bill F. Alund as Recreation Maintenance Worker at $27.21/hr
• Promote Samantha N. Sutton to Principal Clerk at $50,096/yr and Thorne J. Sperry to Sewer Maintenance Worker at $21.77/hr
• Authorize $4,642.81 in legal fee payments from Insurance Reserve Fund for litigation
• Authorize settlement of tax certiorari cases for Cumberland Farms properties, reducing 2024 assessments by $130,000, $115,000, and $120,000

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board will hold a public hearing and review several site plans, including a request to extend final approval for a mixed-use development with 180 residential units, a clubhouse, and a multi-use path at 1148 Troy Schenectady Rd. Other items include a concept plan for a commercial building on Wolf Rd, an apartment conversion, a bank redevelopment with drive-thru, and two industrial projects. The board will also hear a report from the Planning and Economic Development Director.

• 1148 Troy Schenectady Rd: final site plan approval extension for 180 residential units, clubhouse, multi-use path (PL-19-00010)
• 244 Wolf Rd: concept plan for 6,400 sq ft commercial building (PL-22-00001)
• 17 Computer Drive East: conversion of 4,742 sq ft to four apartments (PL-24-00005)
• 114 Wolf Rd: waiver request for 3,925 sq ft bank with drive-thru (PL-24-00079)
• 38 Karner Rd: new 24,000 sq ft facility with 390 parking spaces (PL-24-00010)

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council is holding its regular April meeting to discuss Sustainability Week, Conservation Day, and a composting update. Members will also prepare comments on two upcoming development projects: the Watervliet Shaker Subdivision at 358 Watervliet Shaker Rd and A+ MediTrans at 38 Karner Rd.

• Comment on Watervliet Shaker Subdivision at 358 Watervliet Shaker Rd due April 26
• Comment on A+ MediTrans at 38 Karner Rd due before April 23
• Discussion of Sustainability Week and Conservation Day events
• Composting update
• Next meeting scheduled for May 2, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider four items: a request for re-hearing on a property at 3 Undine St., an adjourned hearing for 901 12th St., and two new hearings for 7 Oathout Ln. and 1133 Loudon Rd. The agenda lists only the cases and applicants; no details on the nature of the requests are provided.

• Re-hearing request 23-070 for 3 Undine St. (Luigi Cicero)
• Adjourned hearing 24-011 for 901 12th St. (Faisal Iqbal)
• New hearing 24-021 for 7 Oathout Ln. (Vision Planning Consultants, LLC)
• New hearing 24-020 for 1133 Loudon Rd. (Fred Sharifipour)

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider a request for re-hearing, an adjourned hearing, and two new hearings. The agenda includes a re-hearing for 3 Undine St., an adjourned case for 901 12th St., and new hearings for 7 Oathout Ln. and 1133 Loudon Rd. No decisions are noted; these are scheduled discussions.

• Re-hearing: 23-070, 3 Undine St. – Luigi Cicero
• Adjourned hearing: 24-011, 901 12th St. – Faisal Iqbal
• New hearing: 24-021, 7 Oathout Ln. – Vision Planning Consultants, LLC.
• New hearing: 24-020, 1133 Loudon Rd. – Fred Sharifipour

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is holding its regular meeting on April 11, 2024, with resolutions covering personnel appointments, a water district extension, and various contracts. The board is deciding on provisional and permanent appointments for Justice Court Clerks, an EMT reinstatement, and the establishment of Extension No. 172 to the Latham Water District. It also authorizes reviews of planned development district amendments and contracts for water pollution control plant repairs.

• Approves Extension No. 172 to Latham Water District, adding six areas including 60 Dunsbach Ferry Road, 331 Vly Road, and 111 Wolf Road, at a cost of $6,846 paid by excess water rents.
• Appoints Leah M. Reece provisionally and Julia G. Cooney and Catherine Hoffman permanently as Justice Court Clerks at $37,608 annual salary each.
• Reinstates Alexandra N. Newcomb as part-time Emergency Medical Technician at $25.15 per hour.
• Authorizes contracts up to $10,000 each with Adirondack Mechanical Services and Motion Automation Intelligence for repairs at Mohawk View Water Pollution Control Plant.
• Refers proposed amendments for generator at 12 Justin Street, deck at 2 Justin Street, and deck at 27 Harbor Lane to Planning Director for review.

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is approving several personnel appointments and contracts, including a water district extension and maintenance agreements. The board is also referring several property amendments to the Planning Director for review.

• Approved Extension No. 172 to Latham Water District, adding six areas including 60 Dunsbach Ferry Road and 331 Vly Road, at a cost of $6,846
• Appointed Leah M. Reece, Julia G. Cooney, and Catherine Hoffman as Justice Court Clerks at $37,608 annual salary each
• Reinstated Alexandra N. Newcomb as Emergency Medical Technician PT at $25.15 per hour
• Authorized contracts up to $10,000 each with Adirondack Mechanical Services and Motion Automation Intelligence for Mohawk View Water Pollution Control Plant repairs
• Referred amendments for generator at 12 Justin Street, deck at 2 Justin Street, and deck at 27 Harbor Lane to Planning Director

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four new applications for zoning relief. The board will decide whether to grant variances for properties on Fox Ave., Kunker Ave., Chestnut St., and Sunset Dr.

• 24-017: 10 Fox Ave. – Ranji C. Beharry
• 24-014: 45-47 Kunker Ave. – Dominick Arico PE., Agent for Armin Hrelja
• 24-018: 1208 Chestnut St. – Leo Vovna
• 24-019: 5 Sunset Dr. – Muhammad Afghan

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is voting on a series of resolutions covering personnel appointments, promotions, and transfers across multiple departments, a policy amendment, and several vendor contracts. Notable actions include establishing a new Recreation Maintenance Worker position, promoting staff in Parks, DPW, and Building, and appointing a new Building Department Director. The board is also awarding a road maintenance bid, approving service agreements for police technology and radio maintenance, and authorizing a facility-use agreement for elections.

• Appoints Drew T. Clow as Recreation Maintenance Worker at $27.21/hr
• Promotes Peter E. Austin to Senior Recreation Maintenance Worker at $65,472/yr
• Awards $24,398.24 bid to Jointa Lime Company for road base course
• Authorizes $39,520 service agreement with Pittsfield Communications for police radio maintenance
• Approves $16,500 retention of Ramboll Engineers for Colonie v. Global litigation

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board is meeting to review several site plans and concept proposals, including a car dealership renovation, a Stewart's Shops mini-mart, a new Chick-fil-A restaurant, and a church expansion. The board will also hear a public hearing and a report from the Planning and Economic Development Director.

• 1201 Troy Schenectady Rd.: concept extension for auto dealership renovation and reuse
• 2 Lear Jet: final site plan amendment for fence relocation and removal of 3 trees
• 1024 Watervliet Shaker Road: Stewart's Shops sketch plan for 3,975 sq ft mini-mart and fueling facility
• 579 Troy Schenectady Rd.: Chick-fil-A concept plan to demolish and build 5,000 sq ft restaurant with drive-through
• 335 Old Loudon Rd.: St. Ambrose Church sketch plan for 4,174 sq ft office and 33,267 sq ft academic wing

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council is holding its regular March meeting. The agenda includes updates on composting and Conservation Day, with discussion of signage, bulletin boards, and easels. No project comments are scheduled, and the meeting is expected to be routine.

• Composting update
• Conservation Day update: signage, bulletin boards, easels
• No upcoming project comments

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Colonie Zoning Board of Appeals met and approved variances for properties at 29 Arnold Ave, 27 Island View Rd, and 47 Justin St, and adjourned a variance for 901 12th St. The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved variance with conditions for Sabookh Construction Corp. at 29 Arnold Ave
• Adjourned variance for Faisal Iqbal at 901 12th St
• Approved variance for John Kravalis at 27 Island View Rd
• Approved variance for Gian Singh at 47 Justin St
• Approved minutes of February 21, 2024 meeting

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is voting on a series of resolutions, including personnel transfers, infrastructure contracts, and service agreements. Actions include a $82,746.81 cyber insurance policy, a $50,000 change order for sewer work, and an emergency sewer repair at 19 Midway Lane. The board is also authorizing agreements for senior services, youth programs, and EMS support.

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board is meeting to review several development proposals, including a new ALDI grocery store, a multifamily building, and various site plans and waiver requests. The board will also hold a public hearing and receive a report from the Planning and Economic Development Director.

• 14 & 16 Vermont View Drive: concept renewal for a 2-story, 15-unit multifamily building with parking, utilities, and sewer line extension
• 5 Arrowhead Lane: sketch plan update for a 12,000 sq ft garage for Straight Line Industries
• 829/831 Loudon Rd: sketch plan review for a new 20,644 sq ft ALDI grocery store
• 1103 Loudon Rd: waiver request for a 3,600 sq ft mixed-use building
• 804 Loudon Road: waiver request for parking lot expansion at Bank of America

Industrial Development Agency (IDA) - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation will hold committee meetings and a board meeting on March 11, 2024. The board will consider resolutions on organizational matters, annual actions, agency counsel, a public hearing for the NSH USA project, and a CDTA Universal Access pilot. Committees will review policies, fee schedules, and conduct annual self-evaluations.

• Consider resolution regarding a public hearing for the NSH USA project
• Consider resolution authorizing a CDTA Universal Access pilot project
• Review Agency fee schedules and insurance policies
• Review procurement, property acquisition, and disposition policies
• Consider recommendation regarding Agency Counsel

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council will hold a regular meeting with new member introductions, updates on Conservation Day and composting, and will discuss comments on the proposed Chick-Fil-A at 579 Troy Schenectady Rd, with comments due March 15. The agenda also includes non-agenda items and announcements.

• New member introductions – Megan Baker
• Conservation Day update
• Composting update
• Upcoming project comments: 579 Troy Schenectady Rd – Chick-Fil-A (comments due March 15)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council is meeting to discuss regular business including new member introductions, Conservation Day and composting updates, and to provide comments on the Chick-Fil-A project at 579 Troy Schenectady Rd, with comments due March 15.

• New member introduction – Megan Baker
• Conservation Day update
• Composting update
• Project comments: 579 Troy Schenectady Rd – Chick-Fil-A (due March 15)

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is approving a series of personnel actions, including permanent appointments, promotions, and provisional hires across several departments. It is also authorizing contracts for police training, sewer services, and material purchases. All resolutions are being voted on at this regular meeting.

• Permanent appointment of Karrie R. McLellan as Librarian II at $75,551/year
• Promotions of three Police Sergeants at $105,835/year and two Police Lieutenants at $121,407/year
• Appointment of Lisa A. Proskin as Assistant Vehicle and Traffic Prosecutor at $26,500/year
• Authorizes contract with University of Cincinnati for police training up to $14,750
• Authorizes supplemental MOU with City of Watervliet for sewer connections at 50 and 51 Pennsylvania Road

Significant Environmental Areas Management Appeals Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is holding a regular meeting to consider a series of personnel appointments, promotions, and contracts. The agenda includes permanent and provisional hires across multiple departments, police promotions, and agreements for sewer service, police training, and material purchases.

• Permanent appointment of Karrie R. McLellan as Librarian II at $75,551/year
• Promotion of three police officers to Sergeant at $105,835/year and two to Lieutenant at $121,407/year
• Authorization of contract with University of Cincinnati for police training, not to exceed $14,750
• Supplemental MOU with City of Watervliet for sewer connections at 50 and 51 Pennsylvania Road
• Award of bids for topsoil and bunker sand to R.J. Valente Gravel Co., H.U.R.B. Landscaping, Inc., and SM Gallivan, LLC

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board is meeting to review several development proposals, including a sketch plan for two warehouses on Runway Avenue, a subdivision amendment on Dunsbach Ferry Road, a concept plan for a BOCES extension, a subdivision merger on Watervliet Shaker Road, and a commercial building on Wolf Road. The board will also hear a public hearing and receive a report from the Planning and Economic Development Director.

• 5, 9, 11 Runway Avenue: two warehouse buildings (45,000 and 52,500 sq ft) in Airport Business Area
• 60 Dunsbach Ferry Rd: subdivision amendment to modify conservation area layout and lot lines
• 886 Watervliet Shaker Road: 46,000 sq ft one-story BOCES CTE extension with 25 parking spaces
• 358 Watervliet Shaker Rd: merger of two parcels into 6-lot single-family subdivision
• 244 Wolf Rd: 6,400 sq ft multi-tenant commercial building

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 901 12th St., 4 Mason Ct., and 64 Glendale Rd. No decisions are listed on this agenda; the items are set for hearing only.

• 24-011: 901 12th St. – Faisal Iqbal
• 24-012: 4 Mason Ct. – Pervez Akhtar
• 24-013: 64 Glendale Rd. – Leonard Ayotte

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold new hearings on three applications at its February 21, 2024 meeting. The agenda lists the cases but provides no details on the nature of the requests or the properties involved.

• 24-011: 901 12th St. – Faisal Iqbal
• 24-012: 4 Mason Ct. – Pervez Akhtar
• 24-013: 64 Glendale Rd. – Leonard Ayotte

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Town Board met to approve several staff appointments and authorize various service contracts. The board also scheduled public hearings regarding sewer improvements at Pennsylvania Road and an extension of the Latham Water District.

• Public hearing for sewer improvements at 50-51 Pennsylvania Road on February 29, 2024
• Public hearing for Latham Water District Extension No. 172 on February 29, 2024
• Appointment of David A. Boisclair III and Derek S. Wilty as Highway Maintenance Workers
• Promotion of Randy D. Wilsey to Water Maintenance Worker at $27.21 per hour
• Contract with Constitution State Services, LLC for workers' compensation administration (minimum $127,727)

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) - Meeting

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

• 24-007: 29 Arnold Ave. (Sabookh Construction Corp.)
• 24-009: 5 Frances Pl. (Michael Riley)
• 24-010: 7 Vogt Dr. (Bhushan Patil)
• 24-008: 17 Computer Dr. E. (Bipin Patel / Varni 135 LLC)
• 24-006: 821 Loudon Rd. (Jalal Barat, Agent for Circle Pizza and Halal Market)

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Planning Board is meeting to review several development proposals, including a concept update for a large mixed-use Planned Development District and sketch plans for commercial and residential projects. The board will also hear a public hearing and a report from the Planning and Economic Development Director.

• 710 Loudon Rd: Minor site plan waiver for Margarita Mexican Kitchen restaurant renovations (5,804 sq ft)
• 1334 Loudon Rd: Sketch plan for 12,500 sq ft commercial warehouse and office redevelopment
• 1417 Central Ave: Sketch plan for 5,430 sq ft Bank of America building
• 38 Karner Road: Sketch plan for 24,000 sq ft A+ MediTrans facility with 390 parking spaces
• 997 Loudon Road: Concept update for Century House PDD with 105 apartments, 194 hotel rooms, and 7,284 sq ft commercial space

Conservation Advisory Council (CAC) - Regular Meeting

The Conservation Advisory Council is discussing a grant opportunity for the Hudson River Valley Greenway Community Grants. Members will also discuss a site visit for the Reepmeyer Ridge Subdivision at 101 Crescent Rd and review upcoming project comments.

• Hudson River Valley Greenway Community Grants application deadline of May 3
• Reepmeyer Ridge Subdivision visit discussion at 101 Crescent Rd
• Project comments for 886 & 892 Watervliet Shaker Rd – BOCES CTE Extension due Feb. 13

Town Board - Regular Meeting

The Colonie Town Board is approving a series of resolutions covering personnel actions in the EMS department, appointments to town boards, acceptance of land for emergency access, and various contracts and insurance renewals. The agenda is routine administrative business with no major policy changes.

• Reinstated Jason C. Mura as Paramedic at $70,136/year
• Promoted Kyle J. Haak to EMS Captain at $77,150/year
• Appointed Joanne Maloy to Planning Board, George Vogt to Zoning Board of Appeals, Megan Baker to Conservation Advisory Council
• Accepted .94-acre parcel at 17 Wetherby Court for emergency access
• Authorized $20,000 surveying contract with Control Point Associates