Gustavo Santos

Guilderland Residences PUD Affordable Housing Proposal

The developer will pay $2,200 per townhome and $1,200 per multifamily unit into the town's park fund, plus a sewer mitigation fee still to be determined.

Foundry Road Blighted Properties Assessment Proposal

The properties carry roughly $54,700 in annual taxes; assessment cuts could reduce town revenue while aiding cleanup.

Severe Drainage and Flooding Challenges for West Lydius Subdivision

Substantial engineering and off-site drainage infrastructure costs for the developer.

2027 Preliminary Budget and Tax Cap Compliance

The 2027 budget determines town spending and the tax levy residents will pay next year.

Pine Bush Parc PUD Density and Traffic Evaluation

Significant private housing development with infrastructure contributions and land dedication.

Subdivision and Site Engineering Review

Maintains lower tax assessments on restricted unbuildable parcels.

Flock Safety Camera Network Privacy Concerns

None discussed.

Commercial Property Maintenance and Compliance at 255 Western Avenue

Sign installation costs for the commercial tenant.

Accessory Dwelling Units Zoning Amendment

Property owners incur private costs for fencing and landscaping improvements.

Polsinelli Estates Cluster Subdivision and Pine Bush Preservation

Addition of new residential tax parcels.

Accessory structure height variance, West Old State Road

Property owners incur private costs for fencing and landscaping improvements.

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Moratorium and Regional Safety

May affect property development rights and municipal regulatory costs.

Hanley Lane Minor Subdivision

Minor private property development costs.

Park Improvements and Keenholts Park Lighting

$126,200 contract, reimbursed through grant funds.

Watervliet Reservoir Reconstruction and Setback Standards

Property owners rebuilding after a disaster will incur costs for professional engineering and stormwater reports.

Veterans Property Tax Exemption Expansion

Involves approximately $3 million in financial assistance, including a $1.7 million real property tax exemption over time.

2026 Highway Paving and Infrastructure Improvements

$125,000 from the Kiewit settlement covered the repaving at no additional taxpayer cost.

Climate Smart Communities Certification

Unlocking state grants and funding opportunities for local environmental and sustainability projects.

Emergency Medical Services Agreement with Knox

$66,515 toward ambulance replacement plus an $8,000 increase in the fire reserve match.

Industrial Expansion and Neighborhood Quality of Life

Residents report declining property values and potential safety hazards due to heavy commercial traffic.

Close 2027 Budget Public Hearing

Approve minutes of the October 20 regular Town Board meeting

Approve minutes of the October 20 budget workshop

Approve minutes of the October 22 budget workshop

Adopt the 2027 Town Budget

Resolution to administer Town of Knox Section 8 housing

Amend the 2026 budget (four amendments)

Adopt concussion management and awareness policy (Parks Department)

Adopt child abuse and sexual misconduct prevention policy (Parks Department)

Approve December 31, 2024 financial audit

Appoint Sean Cray as police officer

Appoint Mackenzie Hempstead as telecommunicator

Authorize signing of water warrant ($1,338,673.97)

Waive building permit for fire damage at 8 Providence Street

Award softball field lighting contract to Stillstein Electric ($126,200)

Approval of minutes for September 9 and October 14, 2026

Home Occupation One hair salon site plan, 24 Krauss Road

Concept approval, two-lot minor subdivision, Brandel Road, Joseph Silvestri

Final site plan approval, Gil and Residence PUD, 6 and 10 Mercy Care Lane

Adjournment and revised meeting schedule

Approve minutes of the October 20 budget workshop

Close 2027 Budget Public Hearing

Adopt the 2027 Town Budget

Resolution to administer Town of Knox Section 8 housing

Amend the 2026 budget (four amendments)

Adopt concussion management and awareness policy (Parks Department)

Adopt child abuse and sexual misconduct prevention policy (Parks Department)

Approve December 31, 2024 financial audit

Appoint Sean Cray as police officer

Appoint Mackenzie Hempstead as telecommunicator

Authorize signing of water warrant ($1,338,673.97)

Waive building permit for fire damage at 8 Providence Street

Award softball field lighting contract to Stillstein Electric ($126,200)

Amend the Town’s 2026 budget, under NYS Town Law § 112, as recommended in the Fiscal Officer’s memorandum.

Authorize the Town Clerk and Town Supervisor to sign the water warrant in the amount of $261,602.67.

Adopt Local Law 6-2026 allowing the rezoning of property at 761 County Line Road from R40 to RA3, as recommended by the Town Planner.

Approve scheduling a public hearing for November 17th at 7 pm on the proposed conservation easement for the property located at 823 Altamont Voorheesville Rd.

Approve tabling tonight’s decision until after the October 15th meeting of the Albany County Planning Board.

Close the public hearing at 7:52 pm.

Approve the minutes of the Town Board’s September 15th, 2026, regular meeting.

Adopt the proposed SEQR Resolution finding that the granting of this rezone request will not cause a substantial environmental impact and a negative declaration should be issued.

Authorize the extension of the Town’s Flexible Spending Account to all eligible full-time non-union employees starting January 1st, 2027, as recommended by the Director of Human Resources.

Adopt the proposed Gender-Based Violence & Workplace Policy.

Award the bid for the remote-controlled mower to Rodick Enterprises, LLC, as the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $41,000.00, as recommended by the Highway Superintendent.

Close Public Hearing on Guilderland Residences PUD

Approve Minutes of September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting

Adopt SEQR Negative Declaration for 761 County Line Road

Approve the 2026-2027 Animal Control Sheltering Contract between the Town and the Animal Protective Foundation of Schenectady, Inc.

Approve the Department of Emergency Services (EMS) to issue a request for proposals for the purchase of a Type I ambulance, as requested by the Director of EMS.

Adopt Local Law No. 6 of 2026 (761 County Line Road Rezoning)

Schedule Public Hearing for Conservation Easement at 823 Altamont Voorheesville Road

Table Density Determination for Pine Bush Parc PUD

Authorize Flexible Spending Account Extension for Non-Union Employees

Adopt Gender-Based Violence & Workplace Policy

Award Bid for Remote-Controlled Mower

Authorize Water Warrant

Amend 2026 Budget under NYS Town Law § 112

Approve 2026-2027 Animal Control Sheltering Contract

Authorize RFP for Type I Ambulance

Approve the 2027 rate schedule for the Western Turnpike Golf Course, as requested by the Director of Golf.

Adopt Local Law No. 5 as drafted, except to change all references (3) from a six-month moratorium to a one-year moratorium on data centers and strike Section 5 (Relief from Provisions).

Approve the minutes of the Town Board's August 18, 2026, regular meeting.

Authorize the Guilderland Town Court to apply for a Justice Court Assistance Program in the 2026-27 grant cycle up to $30,000, as recommended by the Clerk to the Justice.

Authorize the Highway Department to issue a request for bids for a mower for maintaining rights-of-way areas, as recommended by the Highway Superintendent.

Adopt Local Law No. 5 (Data Center Moratorium)

Approve Minutes of August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting

Approve Police Department Investigator Appointments

Approve the following appointments to the Board of Assessment Review, with terms beginning on October 1, 2026, as recommended by the Assessor: Nancy Klopfer, Alternate Member with a term ending Septem

Close the public hearing at 7:40 pm.

Close the public hearing at 7:18 pm.