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NISKAYUNA TOWN MEETING TOWN COUNCIL Denise Murphy McGraw John A. Della Ratta June 11, 2019 Bill McPartlon Lisa Weber Yasmine Syed Supervisor AGENDA FOR THE JUNE 11, 2019 SPECIAL MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. Minutes from the Regular Town Board Meeting of November 15, 2018 b. Minutes from the Special Town Board Meeting of December 4, 2018 c. Minutes from the Regular Town Board Meeting of December 18, 2018 d. Minutes from the Special Town Board Meeting of January 8, 2019 e. Minutes from the Regular Town Board Meeting of January 22, 2019 f. Minutes from the Regular Town Board Meeting of February 26, 2019 5. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. A public hearing regarding an application for a special use permit for an outdoor farmers market at 2227 Nott Street. b. A public hearing regarding a proposed Town of Niskayuna Turf Management Plan. 7. RESOLUTIONS 8. 2019-166 (Sponsored by Supervisor Syed and Councilwoman Weber) A Resolution to establish a Farmers Market Committee 9. 2019-167 (Sponsored by Councilwoman Weber) A Resolution to set certain fees for vendors of a farmers market 10. 2019-168 (Sponsored by Councilwoman McGraw) A Resolution to authorize the Supervisor to enter into a revised contract with VIM Recyclers, LP for the treatment and disposal of liquid organic waste 11. 2019-169 (Sponsored by Councilwoman McGraw) A Resolution to award a contract for the repair of the Avon Crest sign NISKAYUNA TOWN MEETING TOWN COUNCIL Denise Murphy McGraw John A. Della Ratta June 11, 2019 Bill McPartlon Lisa Weber Yasmine Syed Supervisor AGENDA FOR THE JUNE 11, 2019 SPECIAL MEETING 12. CEREMONIAL RESOLTIONS 13. 2019-170 (Sponsored by Supervisor Syed) A Ceremonial Resolution honoring a Schenectady County Human Rights Commission MLK Coalition Scholarship Recipient 14. 2019-171 (Sponsored by Supervisor Syed) A Resolution honoring a Schenectady County Human Rights Award Community Group Awardee 15. 2019-172 (Sponsored by Councilwoman Weber) A Resolution honoring the Niskayuna Crew Team’s Women’s Freshmen Quad, Men’s Freshmen Quad and Women’s Junior Quad as State Champions 16. 2019-173 (Sponsored by Councilwoman Weber) A Resolution honoring the Niskayuna Crew Team’s Women’s Junior Quad as National Champions 17. MOTION TO ADJOURN AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NISKAYUNA DULY CALLED AND HELD ON THE 18th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2018, AT 7:00 PM AT THE EDWIN D. REILLY, JR. NISKAYUNA TOWN HALL BOARD ROOM, ONE NISKAYUNA CIRCLE, NISKAYUNA, NEW YORK, THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT: Yasmine A. Syed, Supervisor John Della Ratta, Councilman Denise Murphy McGraw, Councilwoman Bill McPartlon, Councilman Lisa Weber, Councilwoman Others present: Michele M. Martinelli, Town Clerk; Robert Hess, Town Attorney; Stanley Fiminski, Jr., Deputy Town Supervisor; Daniel McManus, Chief of Police; Michael Stevens, Deputy Chief of Police; Ray Smith, Highway Superintendent; Matthew Yetto, Superintendent of Water and Sewer; Laura Robertson, Town Planner; Lori Peretti, Coordinator of Community Programs; William Lawrence, Systems Administrator; Paul Briggs, Deputy Town Attorney; Andrew Bigness, Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor; Barbara Pidgeon, Clerk to Town Justice. PRIVILAGE OF THE FLOOR Bill Pippino 1027 Hickory Rd, thanked the Highway Department for picking up his yard waste in a timely manner. Bill Chapman, 1465 Clifton Park Road, thanked the Town Board for their support of the Complete Street Committee. Mr. Chapman reported on an article from the New York Times on walking cities and towns. Gail King, 1633 Balltown Road, Commented on the proposed reconstruction of Nott Street from Balltown Road and Clifton Park Road. Barbara Pidgeon, 46 Pine Street Glenville, NY, commented that she would like to see a new Ethics Committee formed in the Town of Niskayuna that has no connection with the Town Board. Leslie Gold 1919 Pawtucket Avenue, commented that there was a Ethics Committee years ago before Supervisor Landry and that in a small Town it is inevitable that people will know each other. Bill Chapman 1465 Clifton Park Road, spoke on the reconstruction of Nott Street. Mr. Chapman commented that he was on the Niskayuna Town Board for 3 terms and he got to know many people in the Town because of that, you get to know people in Town. There being no other members of the public wished to be heard, Supervisor Syed closed privilege of the floor. COMMITTEE REPORTS Community Programs Committee: Councilwoman Weber reported there were 36 children that participated in the Parents Night Out and thanked the Highway Department for providing the tree for the Holiday Tree Lighting; there were about 200 in attendance, with 86 students from the Niskayuna High School choir there to sing. The tree lighting event was sponsored by 1st New York Credit Union. The high school ski club will start up in January, if any adult would like to champion you may contact Julie Lohre. This year Town Hall participated in having a Wish Tree for Things of my Very Own. This is an organization that helps children in need. This is the first year the Town of Niskayuna participated in this and it was a big success. This year’s holiday luncheon at the senior center was held on December 11th, with performance by the Ladies First choir from Niskayuna High School. The senior center will be containing the exercise program scheduled, which can be found on the Town’s website. The next Community Programs Committee meeting will be held on January 8th at 3p.m. in the Schaefer Room. Economic Development and Historic Preservation and Environmental Conservation Committee: Councilman Della Ratta reported that the applicant of the Holocaust Memorial requested that the item be move to June of 2019 so that they can build a consensus on the project. The grant for the Nott Street project is moving forward and the Planning Board approved a new tenant in ShopRite Plaza, Karma Bistro. The next Economic Development and Historic Preservation and Environmental Conservation Committee will be held January 4th in the Schaefer Room. Transportation and Public Facilities Committee: Councilwoman McGraw reported that the Highway Department is still picking up yard waste, leaves need to be put in bags and cans to assure pick because of the snow. Councilwoman McGraw announced there is a resolution on the agenda tonight to hire a plant operator for the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Work is still underway for the replacement of water mains on Seneca Road, Winne Road and Carrie Court and the asbestos removal at the old Water and Sewer Garage; the asbestos needs to be removed before the building is taken down. Councilwoman thanked Deputy Town Attorney Paul Briggs for all his work on the contract for the Water and Sewer Employee the Board will be voting on the resolution this evening. Public Safety Committee: reported there are surplus vehicles on a resolution tonight to be sold. There was a DWI check point on Union Street the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, the net for this check point was, 27 violations and 2 DWI’s. Councilman McPartlon thanked everyone that was involved in this check point and also thanked N-Cap additional funding for this patrol. Councilman McPartlon thanked Officer Bethany McGuire in the training of new Officers. Citizen issues with regards to Dean Street weight limit signs, Fernwood Drive and Pinehaven Drive with regards to speed and a stop sign request and the weight limit on Whitmyer Drive. Councilman McPartlon reminded everyone that winter parking rules are in affect; no parking on the streets of Niskayuna 3 a.m. – 6 a.am. Councilman McPartlon reported the Police Department is using the new traffic ticket. Deputy Chief Stevens attended the second forum at the Niskayuna High School for Strategies for Safety. Officer Lucy is a full-time officer and Recruit Walters is graduating on January 16th. The next Public Safety Committee meeting will be held January 8th at 8a.m. here at Town Hall. SUPERVIORS’ REPORT Supervisor Syed remarked on what a fun, festive and special evening it was at the tree lighting event here at Town Hall, and thanked Councilwoman Weber, Councilman McPartlon, Town Clerk Martinelli, and Senator Jim Tedisco and her family for attending. Supervisor Syed thanked the Highway Department for all their help on set up and 1st New York Credit Union for donating the cookies and hot chocolate. Supervisor Syed reported the Town will be up fitting the video equipment in the board room to enable live streaming of all the Town of Niskayuna meeting. Supervisor Syed announced she will be delivering a state of the town address in January which will give a 2018 facial year in review and goals and new initiatives for 2019. Supervisor Syed thanked the Superintended of Highway Ray Smith and his employees for all the hard work they did on the yard waste pick-up this month. Supervisor Syed also acknowledged and thanked John Jackson from the Water and Sewer Department for his work with Congregation Agudat Achim in resolving their water leak. RESOLUTIONS The following resolutions were approved with a vote of five ayes unless otherwise noted. Resolution 2018-310 establishes the dates for the meetings of the Town Board for 2019. Resolution 2018-311 makes certain budgetary modifications. Resolution 2018-312 authorizes the Supervisor to enter into an inter-municipal agreement for shared services with the County of Schenectady. Resolution 2018-313 adopts revisions to the Employee Handbook. Resolution 2018-314 authorizes the purchase of a filing system for use by the Town Clerk. Resolution 2018-315 authorizes the surplus and sale of certain town vehicles. Resolution 2018-316 authorizes the purchase of chemicals to be used by the Town of Niskayuna in its public works operations during 2019.