Tom Schnurr

Comprehensive Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations Update

Not yet quantified; speakers warned of rising infrastructure and service costs.

Drinking Water Quality and Infrastructure

Millions have been spent on plant improvements the speaker calls wasted; the town says the investments fixed compliance problems.

Front Yard Fence Variance at 73 Darroch Road

None for the town; entirely funded by the property owner.

Variance Rescission and Litigation at 50 Adams Place

Private investment in property rehabilitation and increased housing availability.

Traffic Safety and Corridor Infrastructure

$2 million total appropriated, largely reimbursable through the Transportation Alternatives and Carbon Reduction programs.

200 West Yard Road Warehouse Reapproval

2027-2031 Capital Plan and Infrastructure Funding

$5.9 million appropriated from the capital reserve, most of it expected back through federal and state aid.

McCormack Hollow Subdivision Amendment

Burying the lines would cost the developer over $1.3 million per National Grid, a cost that would be spread over just three homes if required.

Gregory Subdivision (Waldemar Road)

Subdivision and Stormwater Management at 55 McCormack Road

Ongoing costs for the basins fall on future homeowners, who will be restricted by deed from altering or filling them.

Accessory Structure Coverage Variance at 3807 Delaware Avenue

None on town funds; standard application fees apply.

2027 Preliminary Budget Review

About $22.46 more per year for a $250,000 home; overall budget up $1.95 million.

WAWEB Senior Housing Resolution at 152 Rockefeller Rd

Potential future municipal capital improvements for road geometry and traffic mitigation.

Police Department Oversight and Leadership Concerns

Salary adjustments totaling pay increases for top police command staff.

Side-Yard Variance at 47 University Street

Will increase the property assessment and tax contributions to the town.

Delmar Reformed Church Canopy Extension

Multifamily Residential Density and Site Plan at 7785 Delaware Avenue

Police Department Donation

A minor revenue increase of $100 for the police department gift fund.

Glenmont Traffic Safety

Settlement of Bethlehem Associates LLC and Nigro Companies Inc. litigation

The town pays $12,500 to the claimants, plus avoids the cost of continued litigation.

Amendment to October 14 meeting minutes

Approval of amended October 14 minutes

$100 donation to Bethlehem Police Department

Appointment of Elaine Gold as town labor attorney

Accept John Montagna variance application and set public hearing (4 Farmington Ct.)

Accept Kenneth Hodge variance application and set public hearing (4 Alden Ct.)

Adopt Resolution AV-2609 — Thomas Donovan, 73 Darroch Road fence variance

Rescind variance for 50 Adams Place (Resolution AV-2511)

Approve September 16, 2026 minutes

Approve October 7, 2026 minutes as amended

Adjournment

Adjournment

200 West Yard Road Warehouse

Gregory Subdivision - Waldemar Road

Executive session on pending litigation

Authorization to sign $12,500 litigation settlement

Approval of September 23, 2026 Minutes

Appointment of Tracy Drew

Promotion of Nancy Koszyk

Promotion of Christopher Kowalski

THE HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT REQUESTS THE TOWN BOARD CONSENT TO A CERTIFICATE OF ABANDONMENT OF RARICK ROAD EXTENSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEW YORK HIGHWAY LAW SECT. 205 (1).

REQUEST FROM THE COMPTROLLER TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2027 PRELIMINARY BUDGET ON OCTOBER 28, 2026, AT 6:00PM.

REQUEST FOR THE TOWN BOARD TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR TO SIGN FORM HUD-50077-CR, PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY'S ANNUAL CIVIL RIGHTS CERTIFICATION, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 2027.

THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS REQUESTS THE TOWN BOARD TO APPROVE THE RE-LEVY OF $378,224.07 IN DELINQUENT WATER AND SEWER RENT TO TAXES AND ADD THESE TO THE 2027 PROPERTY TAX BILLS OF THE SUBJECT P

THE COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE REQUESTS THE TOWN BOARD TO APPROVE BUDGET TRANSFERS/MODIFICATIONS, AS ATTACHED, TO THE 2026 ADOPTED BUDGET.

I'll move to set a public hearing.

THE DIRECTOR OF SENIOR SERVICES REQUESTS THE TOWN BOARD AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF TRACY DREW AS ASSISTANT COORDINATOR OF BOTH TRANSPORTATION AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF OCTOBER 15

THE CHIEF OF POLICE REQUESTS THE TOWN BOARD TO AUTHORIZE THE PROMOTION OF CHRISTOPHER KOWALSKI TO THE POSITION OF SENIOR TELECOMMUNICATOR WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF OCTOBER 15, 2026, AT AN ANNUAL SALAR

THE DIRECTOR OF SENIOR SERVICES REQUESTS THE TOWN BOARD TO AUTHORIZE THE PROMOTION OF NANCY KOSZYK TO THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT COORDINATOR RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COORDINATION OF THE SENIOR TRANSPORTATIO

THE DIRECTOR OF SENIOR SERVICES REQUESTS THE TOWN BOARD ACCEPT THE DONATION OF THREE VEHICLES FROM FRIENDS OF BETHLEHEM SENIORS (FORMERLY KNOWN AS BETHLEHEM SENIOR PROJECTS, INC.).

THE CHIEF OF POLICE REQUESTS THE TOWN BOARD TO AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF COLLEEN THOMPSON TO THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 23, 2026, AT AN ANNUAL SALARY OF $72,922.

THE CHIEF OF POLICE REQUESTS THAT THE TOWN BOARD AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF ZACHARIE GREEN TO THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 25, 2026, AT AN ANNUAL SALARY OF $62,758.

CORRECTION TO THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2026, REQUEST FROM DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES TO APPOINT FAIZA WARSI, AMANDA SUMMERS, AND SHARON RICHARDS AS CLERK I-PART-TIME IN THE POOLED CLERKS, PER THE ATTACHED ME

THE CHIEF OF POLICE REQUESTS THE TOWN BOARD AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF JONATHAN SCHLUTOW TO THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 25, 2026, AT AN ANNUAL SALARY OF $62,758.

THE ADMINISTRATOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION REQUESTS THE TOWN BOARD TO APPROVE SEASONAL PERSONNEL, PER ATTACHED.

I'll make a motion to amend the zoning per the text in front of us and ask if there is a second?

Request for the Town Board to designate Councilmember Tom Schnurr as the Town of Bethlehem's voting designee at the 2026 Annual Legislative Priorities Session of the Association of Towns of the State

Request from Director of Planning for the Town Board to adopt a resolution authorizing the use of up to $65,000 from the General Fund Capital Reserve Fund for the Feura Bush Road Area Traffic Assessme

Approval of June 24, 2026 Minutes

Approval of July 8, 2026 Minutes

Appointment of Catherine Arnold as Telecommunicator

Appointment of Marcella Rockwell as Telecommunicator

Appointment of Scott Yunalovich to DPW Laborer 2

Grant Agreement for North Bethlehem Park Playground

Albany County Soil and Water Conservation Grant Contract

Police Fleet Conversion and Equipment Bid Award

Water Main Extension Engineering Services and Budget Transfer

Acceptance of All-Purpose Easement along Elm Avenue

DPW Engineering Budget Transfer and Modification

Purchase of Chevy Equinox EV for Senior Services

Purchase of Chevy Equinox EV for Building Division

Purchase of Chevy Equinox EV for DPW

Purchase of Tire Changing Machine for Highway Department

Disposal of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment

Police Surplus Firearms and Equipment Disposal and Trade-Ins

Standard Workday and Reporting Resolution for Retirement System

Set Public Hearing for Stop Intersections Local Law

A motion to authorize the Town Clerk and Police Department to issue letters of no objection in response to a resident's request to apply for more than four one-day alcohol event permits, not to exceed

REQUEST BY COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS TO AWARD THE CHEMICAL BID OF PEROXIDE-BASED ALGAECIDE TO THE COMPANY BIOSAFE SYSTEMS, LLC.

REQUEST FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN BOARD TO EXECUTE THE SECTION 284 AGREEMENT FOR THE 2026 ROAD MAINTENANCE PROGRAM.

ADOPT A LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY TWELVE-MONTH MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT OR CONSTRUCTION OF DATA CENTERS WITHIN THE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM.

REQUEST BY COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS TO AWARD THE ZINC ORTHOPHOSPHATE & POLY ORTHOPHOSPHATE CONTRACT TO SHANNON CHEMICAL CORP.

THE COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE REQUESTS THE APPROVAL OF THE TOWN BOARD TO MAKE BUDGET TRANSFERS/MODIFICATIONS, AS ATTACHED, TO THE 2026 ADOPTED BUDGET.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

REQUEST FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS TO PURCHASE A 2026 CHEVY EQUINOX EV FOR USE BY THE SENIOR SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

REQUEST FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS FOR THE TOWN BOARD TO EXECUTE THE SECTION 284 AGREEMENT FOR THE 2026 ROAD MAINTENANCE PROGRAM, AS ATTACHED.

REQUEST FROM THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES TO ADOPT THE STANDARD WORKDAY AND REPORTING RESOLUTION FOR NYS LOCAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

REQUEST FROM SENIOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPER TO SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING ON JULY 8, 2026, AT 6:00PM REGARDING THE 2026 BEST GRANT PROJECT APPLICATION FOR PERFECT BLEND.

RESULT: CLOSED [UNANIMOUS]