Town of Saratoga

The meeting included public hearings for Special Use Permits concerning a minor subdivision and lot-line adjustment application for a property on Walsh Rd. The Board found in favor of the applicant and declared SEQR complete with a Negative Declaration, subsequently approving the subdivision. Another agenda item involved the review of an Occupancy/Use Change for a property on Burgoyne Rd. to change a lot designation from agricultural use to residential use to permit the construction of a single-family dwelling, which the Board approved by removing the Ag Statement designation. A pre-submission conference was held regarding a Special Use Permit application for continuing the sales, marketing, and distribution of cannabis products (wholesale supplies) at 952 Rt. 4. The Board decided there would be no meeting in February 2026.

The Town Board meeting included the opening of the meeting with the pledge of allegiance. Reports were reviewed for December 2025 from the Town Clerk, Zoning Officer (including a year-end summary for 2025), Dog Control Officer, Town Court, and Tax Collector. The Historian's report detailed the successful Henry Knox 250th anniversary observance and forward-looking plans for the 2027 Battles of Saratoga Reenactment. The Highway Superintendent provided updates on winter maintenance and repairs. The Supervisor presented the December 2025 fund balances. Organizational matters included adopting Resolutions #26-01 through #26-21, which established the Rules of the Board, setting meeting times, designating depositories and newspapers, authorizing investments and contracts, approving 2026 salaries, and making numerous official appointments for the year. The Board also adopted resolutions authorizing fire protection contracts with the Villages of Schuylerville and Victory, an emergency medical services contract with Wilton Emergency Squad, Inc., and authorized support payments to senior recreation groups. A 5% increase in rental unit rates for 2026 was approved. Finally, the Board audited and approved payment of bills from Abstract 14G of 2025 and Abstract 1G of 2026.

The Special Year End Meeting of the Town Board included the adoption of Resolution #25-61, which authorizes legal action by the Town Attorney to enforce Zoning and Building Code Laws against Joanne Rohrig and Jarrod Rohrig regarding a building permit violation. The Supervisor offered thanks and recognition to Councilmember Maxine Lautenberg for her service. Furthermore, Resolution #25-62 was adopted, approving the payment of bills listed in Abstract 13G of 2025, totaling $112,665.23 across various General Fund accounts.

The organizational meeting agenda covered several key administrative actions. These included approving department reports, reviewing committee reports for Landfill, Insurance, Youth, Park Committee, and Emergency Management Office. The primary focus was on adopting a series of resolutions, numbered #26-01 through #26-21, which established the Rules of the Board, set the regular meeting schedule, designated the official bank depository and newspaper, authorized financial investments and contracts, approved the 2026 Budget salaries and wage scales, and formalized numerous annual appointments for key positions such as Dog Control Officer, Town Attorney, Building Inspector/Code Enforcement, Fire Code Officer, and various clerks and assistants. Additional annual appointments were made for Deputy Supervisor, Town Historian, and members of several committees. The meeting also addressed subsequent resolutions for fund transfers and fire/WEMS contracts, followed by the audit of bills from December 2025 and January 2026, and concluded with a planned executive session.

The meeting began with a presentation from the land use attorney providing an update on the Mostly Modern PUD project, including expectations for future submissions guided by studies on sound, traffic, parking, and driveway entrances, and addressing concerns regarding deed restrictions. The Board subsequently voted to deny the Mostly Modern PUD project following public comments expressing opposition due to concerns about water, septic, noise, safety, and other project impacts. Reports were reviewed from the Town Clerk, Zoning Officer, Dog Control Officer, and Town Court for November 2025, detailing revenues, permits, inspections, and case closures. The Historian's Report highlighted preparations for the Henry Knox 250th reenactment events occurring in December. In new business, the Board adopted Resolution #25-58 authorizing the renewal of the MVP Gold HMO-POS health insurance plan for eligible retired employees, effective January 1, 2026, noting an 8.9% premium increase. They also adopted Resolution #25-59 adopting the Saratoga County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update 2025. Communications included correspondence from the NYS DEC regarding treatment of a water chestnut infestation in the cove, and a detailed defense of Old Tavern Farm's agricultural operations presented by Mr. Walt Borisenok. The Board authorized payment of bills listed in Abstract 12G of 2025 and entered into and exited executive session.