Nia Cholakis

Key discussions included the review of the bank statement and balance sheet, focusing on adding positive pay security to the bank account, for which the Chairman will follow up with Pioneer Bank. The board also reviewed the status of required Annual Reports being prepared in PARIS and the need for members to review and attend required board member training if necessary.

The meeting included discussions on controlling tobacco and cannabis use on town property, with plans to discuss the matter further at the Public Safety meeting. There was also a discussion about outreach to Boy Scouts regarding the bottle shed. The board addressed the re-appointment of the Town of North Greenbush Assessor, the appointment of a member to the Board of Assessment Review, and the scheduling of a special meeting for the presentation of the 2026 Tentative Budget. Additionally, the board discussed declaring items as surplus, scheduling a Public Hearing to consider amending the no parking law, and authorizing an Out of District Water User. They also considered providing life insurance and health insurance benefits to eligible employees, with a decision on the latter tabled until after a meeting with employees. Public comments included concerns about comments made to a town resident, the status of an apartment on WSL Road, and the siding for the newly renovated Annex. The board also discussed a moratorium on multi-family housing and progress on North Road.

The meeting included a presentation of the 2026 Tentative Budget, with discussions on line items and the fund balance. The board authorized the establishment of Health Insurance Benefits for Eligible Employees, an agreement for professional Grant Writing Services, and an amendment to the general services agreement with LaBerge Group for assistance with outfall Mapping and Inspection requirements of the Town's Stormwater Management Program Plan.

The meeting included announcements about the upcoming Town Fair and the successful summer camp program. Discussions covered the County Alert System, Public Safety Committee updates, and concerns raised by residents regarding traffic safety, water and sewer access, and zoning issues. The board addressed resolutions related to consultant agreements, license agreements, relocation authorizations, easement acquisitions, special counsel retention, intergovernmental agreements for IT services, letters of intent for easements, and the hiring process for a Town Planner. Public comments focused on various issues, including a request for retraction and apology from the Supervisor, investigation of a property on West Sand Lake Road, and a petition for a four-way stop at an intersection. The meeting concluded with an executive session and subsequent adjournment.

The meeting included discussions on the summer camp, Sunday Night Concerts, and a moment of silence for those affected by the Texas floods. There was also a discussion regarding improvements on Route 66/Main Avenue, where NYSDOT will place a rapid flashing beacon in Spring 2026. The County is wrapping up the loop for the water pressure problem. An update on the completion of the Housing Assessment was given, and resolutions were passed for applying for membership in the AARP'S network of age friendly communities, emergency out of district sewer for 55 Whiteview Road, authorizing payment for licensing fees to ASPAC for music in the park, approving the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding for sharing computer aided dispatch, accepting the completion of the North Greenbush Housing Assessment, applying for funding through the 2025 Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process, a fast application to build a 50 MW Substation, and authorizing the expenditure for the installation of a new streetlight.