September 17, 2009 Board Meeting

Henry Boland of the state Department of Criminal Justice appeared at the meeting to highlight the state accreditation of the Guilderland Police Department. Special recognition was given to Sgt. Gary Lee for spearheading the effort. Lee was awarded the John Kimball O’Neil certificate for his work.

Guilderland High School Senior Matt Ward received the State of New York Youth of the Year Award. Matthew is part of the Police Department's Explorer program. Officer Roger Ginder was presented the Juvenile Officer of the Year award.

Since it was revealed Supervisor Runion's budget process was not complying with state law, the Board voted unanimously to change the date of the next board meeting, from October 6th to Monday, October 5th.

September 1, 2009 Board Meeting

The town purchased a van for senior transportation from the Village of Altamont for $14,500.

The Board also established the rate for disposing of TV's ($10) and monitors ($5) at the town transfer station.

August 18th Town Board Meeting

A Councilman Redlich motion to prohibit any gag order that would prevent Guilderland police officers from speaking with any town board member was not approved. Councilmen Grimm and Redlich voted for the motion, Supervisor Runion and Councilman Pastore opposed it. Councilwoman Slavick abstained.

During subsequent questioning about his vote, Supervisor Runion abruptly left the meeting and was absent during the vote to adjourn.

A re-zone request by Amedore Homes to allow for construction of townhomes at 2969 Old State Road was tabled.

Donald Csaposs was appointed to a civil service grant writer position in a 3-2 vote. Councilmen Grimm and Redlich opposed the appointment. Grimm said the town's grant procurement process had been disappointing, citing high tap-in fees for the West End Water Project (which received no grant money) and the failure to get any federal stimulus funds by the town.

Grimm added that in McKownville, no grant money had been obtained for the sewer issues, and Guilderland Center residents are still waiting for their promised sidewalks. Grinm concluded: "I think this vote is really a vote for more of the same when we can do much better in terms of our grant procurement process.”

The Board voted to approve funding for a traffic calming and pedestrian and bike safety study on Dr. Shaw Road between Route 155 and Veeder Rd. Supervisor Runion said contingency funds would finance the proejct.