Town Board Meeting

TOWN BOARD MEETING TOWN BOARD AGENDA June 3, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. TOWN OF NEW HARTFORD MUNICIPAL HALL 8635 Clinton Street, New Hartford, New York BOARD MEETING MINUTES – Approval of May 6, 2026 minutes PUBLIC COMMENTS (Limited 3 Minutes) PRESENTATIONS PUBLIC HEARING(S) • ZBA zone change from C1 to RPDD - 4647 Middlesettlement Road (328.000-3-25) • LL Introductory #3 of 2026 – Andover Ave Truck Traffic • LL Introductory #4 of 2026 – Establish term limits for the Offices of Town Supervisor and Town Councilperson VOUCHERS – Approval of vouchers MATTERS SUBMITTED BY TOWN SUPERVISOR • Sewer District Intermunicipal Agreement - $26 million dollar grant in which $7.3 million dollars will be allocated to the Town of New Hartford for sewer infrastructure. Seeking authorization for supervisor to sign agreement to participate • DRI Resolution for downtown Chadwicks - $10 million dollar grant – seeking approval in the next phase in the process for the Town of New Hartford to be certified • Budget Amendments • Update on Insurance Brokers – looking to consolidate to one broker for health, dental and vision from two brokers. More efficient for Personnel Department. Invite several brokers to come in July to make formal presentation to the board. • 2025 Audit by Drescher & Malecki Engagement Letter (added 6/2/26) • Northland Phone Contract (added 6/2/26) • Move July 1st meeting to July 9th. America 250 – Celebration Update • Fireworks in Sherrill Brook Park July 5th, 2026 o Had initial meeting with Clerk, NHFD Chief, NHPD, Hwy Dept, and Parks Dept. o Discussed 6-8 Food trucks/trailers and vendors – location near pickleball courts o Reviewed overall logistics of times, traffic, parking and busing o America 250 banners have been displayed around town – thanks to the Rick Sherman and the highway department MATTERS SUBMITTED BY TOWN ATTORNEY • No items submitted as of 11 am 6/1/26 REPORTS OF TOWN DEPARTMENTS a. Town Clerk – Michele Moran • Clerk’s Monthly Report • BAS Migration to new Server Invoice  b. Chief Ronald Fontaine • Stop DWI Selective Enforcement Patrol Agreement contract • Adirondack Bank - Police K9 Program Donation – Presentation • Monthly Department Report Review & Discussion • Police Department Supplemental Services Agreement 7 Brews Coffee • Sangertown Mall Supplemental Services Payment Due • Part Time Animal Control Officer Appointment or Status • Animal Shelter - Town Highway Dept. Project Status • Petty Cash Return • Police Dept. Building and Grounds Discussion on needs c. Personnel Department • Parks Summer Employee Hiring d. Assessors Office • No items submitted as of 11 am 6/1/26 • Final Assessment Roll (added 6/2/26) • Fire District List (added 6/2/26) e. Highway • Higby/Chapman Intersection Signal Bid f. Codes • No items submitted as of 11 am 6/1/26 g. Finance/Personnel – • Budget Transfers – Personnel Contractual, Vacant House Mowing, Animal Shelter MATTERS SUBMITTED BY COUNCILMEN h. Councilman Reynolds: • Total number of fire safety inspections for May • Total Fire safety fees collected for May • Route 12 solar i. Councilman Tehan • Bonadio Group – May 2026 Monthly Report • Heartford Luxury Apartments - Review/approval not found for construction underway (Status update) • Fresco Fish, 8483 Seneca Turnpike – 30 day Liquor License Waiver Request j. Councilman Latini • No items submitted as of 11 am 6/1/26 k. Councilman Pristera • No items submitted as of 11 am 6/1/26 Last Updated 6/2/26 – 10:24 am