Council amends October meeting minutes, 5–0

Amendment to October meeting minutes

5 yes, 0 no

Philip Barrett (yes), Nancy Bellamy (yes), Mario Fantini (yes), Zabed Manir (yes), Agatha Reid (yes)

Resolution 326 of 2026 — Park West PDD local law

5 yes, 0 no

Philip Barrett (yes), Nancy Bellamy (yes), Mario Fantini (yes), Zabed Manir (yes), Agatha Reid (yes)

Resolution 338 of 2026 — solar moratorium public hearing

5 yes, 0 no

Philip Barrett (yes), Nancy Bellamy (yes), Mario Fantini (yes), Zabed Manir (yes), Agatha Reid (yes)

Resolution 339 of 2026 — boundary line adjustment, 53 Michelle Drive

5 yes, 0 no

Philip Barrett (yes), Nancy Bellamy (yes), Mario Fantini (yes), Zabed Manir (yes), Agatha Reid (yes)

Resolution 340 of 2026 — Blue J Way stormwater parcel

5 yes, 0 no

Philip Barrett (yes), Nancy Bellamy (yes), Mario Fantini (yes), Zabed Manir (yes), Agatha Reid (yes)

Resolution 341 of 2026 — seasonal tax office clerks

5 yes, 0 no

Philip Barrett (yes), Nancy Bellamy (yes), Mario Fantini (yes), Zabed Manir (yes), Agatha Reid (yes)

Resolution 342 of 2026 — Harvest Circle farmers market at Clifton Common

5 yes, 0 no

Philip Barrett (yes), Nancy Bellamy (yes), Mario Fantini (yes), Zabed Manir (yes), Agatha Reid (yes)

Resolution 327 of 2026 — State Police memorandum of understanding

5 yes, 0 no

Philip Barrett (yes), Nancy Bellamy (yes), Mario Fantini (yes), Zabed Manir (yes), Agatha Reid (yes)

Resolutions 328–330 — re-levy of delinquent sewer and water charges

5 yes, 0 no

Philip Barrett (yes), Nancy Bellamy (yes), Mario Fantini (yes), Zabed Manir (yes), Agatha Reid (yes)

Resolution 331 of 2026 — re-levy of property maintenance costs

5 yes, 0 no

Philip Barrett (yes), Nancy Bellamy (yes), Mario Fantini (yes), Zabed Manir (yes), Agatha Reid (yes)

Resolutions 332–333 — Old Knott Farm and River Crest sewer re-levies

5 yes, 0 no

Philip Barrett (yes), Nancy Bellamy (yes), Mario Fantini (yes), Zabed Manir (yes), Agatha Reid (yes)

Resolution 334 of 2026 — public safety building flooring

5 yes, 0 no

Philip Barrett (yes), Nancy Bellamy (yes), Mario Fantini (yes), Zabed Manir (yes), Agatha Reid (yes)

Resolution 335 of 2026 — Mohawk Landing boardwalk replacement

5 yes, 0 no

Philip Barrett (yes), Nancy Bellamy (yes), Mario Fantini (yes), Zabed Manir (yes), Agatha Reid (yes)

Resolution 336 of 2026 — emergency heat exchanger repair

5 yes, 0 no

Philip Barrett (yes), Nancy Bellamy (yes), Mario Fantini (yes), Zabed Manir (yes), Agatha Reid (yes)

Resolution 337 of 2026 — Maxwell Road safety study

5 yes, 0 no

Philip Barrett (yes), Nancy Bellamy (yes), Mario Fantini (yes), Zabed Manir (yes), Agatha Reid (yes)

Approval of previous meeting minutes

5 yes, 0 no

Park West PDD amendments

The board conformed the Park West PDD local law to match the Planning Board's final site approval, including tweaked street layouts.

approved (5-0) · still approved

Boundary line adjustment — 53 Michelle Drive

53 Michelle Drive, Clifton Park, NY

A homeowner's new pool and patio slightly encroached on town property; the town will sell the small sliver for $1.

approved (5-0) · still approved

Investigation of Personnel Complaints and Information Leaks

Several residents pressed the board about the investigation involving the town attorney — its cost, missing second half, and whether the accused employee should be removed — with one resident demanding an independent second opinion.

What it means: Cost of the investigation and related legal fees has not been disclosed to the board or public.

Raised 2 times this week

State Police presence and public safety building

A new MOU keeps State Police in the public safety building through 2040, with extra space after CAPTAIN relocates — boosting coverage in southern Saratoga County.

What it means: The town provides the space rent-free but maintains the building, including a $5,904 emergency heat exchanger repair.

Solar Energy System Regulations and Steering Committee

The board scheduled a December 1 hearing to extend the pause on large solar applications another year while the Solar Steering Committee and consultants finish a community solar plan.

What it means: Residents who want a comprehensive solar plan in place before large projects are approved.

Town-Wide Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan

Harvest Circle Market, which drew about 1,500 visitors at its mall debut, will run a Sunday market at the Common starting in 2027, boosting local farms and businesses.

What it means: Shoppers, local farms and vendors, and users of the Common who want nearby food options.

Municipal Budget, Fiscal Health, and Staff Compensation

Former town leaders say Clifton Park is sitting on roughly $14 million in surplus and want $10 million spent now — half on 50 roads already past their useful life.

What it means: Proposal would spend $10 million of reserve funds, including $5 million on road repairs.

Maxwell Road safety near new kindergarten

Shen asked the town to study safety improvements near the new kindergarten building on Maxwell Road, where parent drop-off lines have grown.

What it means: Study capped at $4,780 from the general fund engineering account.

Water authority online billing privacy

A resident flagged that the water authority's new website requires consent to ad personalization before letting her pay, raising privacy questions about billing data.

What it means: Residents who pay water bills online and expect their data to stay private.