Rensselaer County Legislature

Special Meeting
2023-12-19 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Special Meeting Packet 12-19-23

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE, pursuant to Rule No. 1C of the Rules of the Rensselaer County Legislature and in accordance with the NYS Open Meeting Law, Section 104, a special meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature will be held on: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to act upon Legislation filed in accordance with Rule 16C of the Rules of the Rensselaer County Legislature in the Legislative Chambers of the Rensselaer County Office Building, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, New York.

Jessica L. Charette, Clerk
Rensselaer County Legislature

Christmas Day - Office closed
2023-12-25
Office Closed

January 2024 Honor A Deceased Veteran - James F. Plog, Sr.
2024-01-08 08:30 - 09:00 UTC
JANUARY 2024
James F. Plog, Sr.
1926-2023
FAMILY HISTORY:
James F. Plog, Sr. was born on October 16, 1926 in Poughkeepsie, New York. He was the son of Arthur P. and Mary Ellen (Lattin) Plog, and the brother of Ellen, Arthur, Charles and Edward.
EDUCATION:
James grew up in Schenectady, New York where he received his education through the Schenectady Public School System.
HISTORY:
On June 6, 1944, James enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in Albany, New York. He served in the Pacific Theater and participated in the Occupation of Japan as a Mortar Crewman and Rifleman. On August 19, 1946, with the rank of Private First Class, James was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. For his honorable service, he received the Good Conduct Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, Rifle Marksmanship Badge and the Honorable Service Lapel Button.
PERSONAL:
On October 25, 1947, James married his wife, Dorothy Ely in Bennington, Vermont before they moved to Cobleskill, New York while James was studying agriculture. Together they had three loving children: Paula, James, Jr. and Keith; grandchildren: Saara, Amanda, Kristine, Myles, the late Rebecca, and ten great-grandchildren.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
After his time in the Marine Corps, James became a herdsman and farm manager for the Vanderbilt family in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Throughout the years, James and his family owned their own dairy farm. They started with a Jersey farm and then later moved to a larger Holstein farm in Schaghticoke, New York. After selling his Holstein herd, James went to work for GE Silicones in Waterford, New York, from which he retired from in 1990.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
James was a life member of the American Legion, VFW, and Marine Corps League Detachment in Troy. He always enjoyed marching in the Uncle Sam’s Flag Day Parade and several other parades in the area. In his spare time, James enjoyed golfing, fishing, metal detecting, using his computer, learning how to play the piano and World War II books and documentaries. James’ greatest love was spending time with his family and his beloved German Shepard, Helga.
Sadly, on April 17, 2023, James passed away.

Regular Meeting January 2024
2024-01-09 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Certified Packet 1-9-24
Meeting Packet 1-9-24
Sp. Rules Packet
Legislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

Special Meeting January 30, 2024
2024-01-30 18:00 - 18:30 UTC
Certified Packet 1-30-2024
Sp. Meeting Packet 1-30-24
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE, pursuant to Rule No. 1C of the Rules of the Rensselaer County Legislature and in accordance with the NYS Open Meeting Law, Section 104, a special meeting of the Rensselaer County Legislature will be held on: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 6:00 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to act upon Legislation filed in accordance with Rule 16C of the Rules of the Rensselaer County Legislature in the Legislative Chambers of the Rensselaer County Office Building, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, N.Y.

Jessica L. Charette, Clerk
Rensselaer County Legislature

Legislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

February 2024 Honor A Deceased Veteran - Pasquale F. Cancilla
2024-02-12 08:30 - 09:00 UTC
HONOR-A-DECEASED-VETERAN
FEBRUARY 2024
Pasquale F. Cancilla
1921-2009

FAMILY HISTORY:
Pasquale F. Cancilla was born on March 10, 1921 in Troy, New York. He was the son of Joseph and Alexcina (Charbonneau) Cancilla, and the brother of Katherine, Josephine, Marie, Helen and James.
EDUCATION:
Pasquale grew up in Troy, New York where he attended and graduated from Catholic Central High School.
HISTORY:
On December 13, 1941, Pasquale enlisted in the United States Navy in Albany, New York, and on June 1, 1944 he reported to duty aboard the USS William Seiverling (DE-441), a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort. As a member of the crew of the USS William Seiverling, Pasquale participated in the invasions of Luzon-P.I., Iwo Jima and Okinawa. On November 3, 1945, with the rank of Yeoman Third Class, Pasquale was honorably discharged from the United States Navy. For his honorable service, he received the Philippine Liberation Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one Silver Service Star, the Good Conduct Medal, the Navy Occupation Medal with Asia clasp, the WWII Victory Medal and the Honorable Service Lapel Button.
PERSONAL:
On February 7, 1942, Pasquale married his wife, Elizabeth Danaher in Troy, New York. Together they had six children: Elizabeth, Barbara, Mary Lou, Janice, Joseph and Patrick, 20 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Throughout the years, Pasquale was employed by the Troy YMCA, the Rensselaer Boys Club, and finally Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he retired from the shipping and receiving department.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
Pasquale was an original volunteer on the USS Slater and a member of the Destroyer Escort Historical Foundation. He was a former communicant, usher and Eucharistic minister at St. Patrick’s Church in Troy. He was also a past leader and member of the organizing committee for Boy Scouts, a manager for Babe Ruth baseball, a member of the Tibbits Cadets, the VFW in Troy, and an at large member of the American Legion. Pasquale enjoyed bowling, however his greatest love was spending time with his family.
Sadly, on November 20, 2009, Pasquale passed away.

Regular Meeting February 2024
2024-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
2-13-24 Certified Packet
Special Rules Packets 2-13-24
Meeting Packet 2-13-24
Legislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

March 2024 Honor A Deceased Veteran - Joseph F. Moore
2024-03-11 08:30 - 09:00 UTC
Joseph F. Moore
1910-1985
FAMILY HISTORY:
Joseph F. Moore was born on March 14, 1910 in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He was the only son born to Francis and Lela (Blanchard) Moore.
EDUCATION:
Joseph grew up in Benton Harbor, Michigan and St. Louis, Missouri, before his family relocated to East Greenbush, New York in the early 1920’s. He went on to attend Columbia High School for a short time.
HISTORY:
On April 7, 1944, Joseph was inducted into the United States Army at Ft. Dix, New Jersey. At Fort Dix, he began his training as a rifleman and was eventually assigned to Company G, Second Battalion, 71st Infantry Regiment, which consisted of three battalions, and was part of the 44th Infantry Division. In September 1944, Joseph departed the United States with the 44th Division for the European Theatre, where he would spend the next eleven months. On October 26, 1945 with the rank of Private First Class, Joseph was honorably discharged from the United States Army at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. For his honorable service, he received the Bronze Star Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Presidential Unit Citation, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, the Army Occupation Medal with Germany clasp, the Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, and Honorable Service Lapel Button.
PERSONAL:
Joseph married his loving wife, Ethel (McGeough) in Albany, New York prior to being inducted into the United States Army. Together they had four children: Elizabeth, Lela, Francis and Ethel, and grandchildren: Vincent, Jeffrey, Greg, James, Diane, Kathleen, Vincent and Michael.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Also prior to entering the military, Joseph was employed by B.F. Goodrich in Albany, New York, where he worked for thirteen years, and went on to become the service station manager. After returning to civilian and married life, Joseph supported his family by returning to work for B.F. Goodrich. He went on to retire from there in 1972 after 42 years of employment.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
Joseph was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Clinton Heights, and was an active member of the Melvin Roads American Legion Post #1231. In his spare time, Joseph enjoyed traveling and smoking his cigars.
Sadly, on February 28, 1985, Joseph passed away.

State of the County
2024-03-12 17:30 - 18:30 UTC
State of the County 2024 will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

Regular Meeting March 2024
2024-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Certified Packet 3-12-24
Legislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.
Meeting Packet
Sp. Rules Packet

April 2024 Honor A Deceased Veteran - Thomas William “Bill” Killian
2024-04-08 08:30 - 09:00 UTC
Thomas William “Bill” Killian
1931-2023
FAMILY HISTORY:
Thomas William “Bill” Killian was born on April 8, 1931 in Troy, New York. He was the son of William and Phoebe (Jeavons) Killian, and the brother of Linda and Raymond.
EDUCATION:
Bill grew up in Troy, New York and received his education through the Troy Public School System.
HISTORY:
In 1951, Bill enlisted in the United States Navy in Albany, New York. He was trained as a Shipfitter, and served aboard the USS Baltimore (CA-68), the USS Lowe (DE-325), the USS Sierra (AD-18), and the USS Jason (AR-8). On September 2, 1971, with the rank of Shipfitter First Class, Bill was honorably retired from the United States Navy at San Diego, California, after twenty years of faithful service. For his honorable service, he received the Good Conduct Medal (Fifth Award), the National Defense Service Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars.
PERSONAL:
Bill married his wife, Patricia (Pitcher) on October 25, 1952 in Troy, New York. Together they had four children: Beth, Colleen, Thomas and Patricia Ann; six grandchildren: Matthew, Jason, Amanda, Christopher, Jonathan and Diane; and twelve great-grandchildren.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
After his retirement from the Navy, Bill continued to support his family through his employment with McKinney Steel Fabrications in Albany, New York, where he worked as a fitter/welder until his retirement in 1983.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
In his spare time, Bill enjoyed spending time with his family camping, taking cruises, and surf fishing.
Sadly, on November 22, 2023, Bill passed away.

Regular Meeting April 2024
2024-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Please note that due to equipment issues, only the the audio recorded for the April 9, 2024 meeting.
Certified Packet 4-9-24
Meeting Packet 4-9-24
Special Rules Packet-April 2024
Legislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

May 2024 Honor A Deceased Veteran - Carmen J. Ciccarelli
2024-05-13 08:30 - 09:00 UTC
HONOR-A-DECEASED-VETERAN
May 2024
Carmen J. Ciccarelli

FAMILY HISTORY:
Carmen J. Ciccarelli was born on February 26, 1922 in Troy, New York. He was the son of Michael and Angeline (Pitaniello) Ciccarelli, and the brother of Frank, Alphonso, and Vito Ciccarelli.
EDUCATION:
Carmen grew up in Troy, New York and received his education through the Troy Public School System up to his Junior year when he left to help support the family.
HISTORY:
On November 17, 1938, Carmen enlisted in the Troy National Guard in Troy, New York.
PERSONAL:
Carmen was a proud first-generation Italian American Citizen, where his family resided at 7 Havermans Avenue, Troy New York which is just a few doors away from the Crab Garrison 1954. At the age of 16 with the prospects of war looming, Carmen lied about his age and enlisted in the National Guard. The Guard Unit was located at the Troy Armory on 15th Street.
Carmen was assigned to the 27th infantry Division, 105th Regiment, 1st Battalion, Company D. Company D was made-up of machine gun squads. Staff Sergeant Ciccarelli was a Company D machine gun squad leader. The 105th 1st Battalion was made up of many Troy residents.
On December 7th 1941 the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and war was declared. The 27th Division was immediately mobilized, receiving additional training at Fort McClellan, Alabama and in early March 1942 the 105th Regiment 1st Battalion boarded the Steamship Aquitania for the crossing to Honolulu to bolster Hawaiian defenses.
In June 1944 the 27th Division was ordered to support the Marines in taking Saipan, the largest of the Northern Mariana Islands. This was planned as part of our island-hopping strategy to get closer to Japan so that long-range bombers could attack Japan’s home islands.
On July 7th as it looked like the US would secure the Island, thousands of Japanese emerged overwhelming the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 105th. Carmen bravely stayed at his machine gun fighting off the Japanese, where he was later severely wounded. When the US forces recovered and fought off the attack Carmen was located. Sadly, on July 12, 1944, Carmen was killed in action. He was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart for is actions.

May 2024 Honor A Deceased Veteran - Frank L. Ciccarelli
2024-05-13 08:30 - 09:00 UTC
HONOR-A-DECEASED-VETERAN
May 2024
Frank L. Ciccarelli

FAMILY HISTORY:
Frank L. Ciccarelli was born on August 2, 1918 in Troy, New York. He was the son of Michael and Angeline (Pitaniello) Ciccarelli, and the brother of Carmen, Alphonso, and Vito Ciccarelli.
EDUCATION:
Frank grew up in Troy, New York and received his education through the St. Mary’s Elementary school and left Troy High in hos Junior year to help support the family.
HISTORY:
Frank graduated Officer’s Candidate School, Class 84 and attained the rank of Captain in the 86th Mountain Infantry of the 10th Mountain Division from 1942 to 1945. He fought in the Apennine Valley and Po Valley while serving in Italy. For his honorable service, he received the Bronze Star Medal, American Campaign Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.
PERSONAL:
Frank married his wife, Rose Elizabeth (Bizzarro) on October 19, 1941 in Troy, New York at the St. Anthony’s Church. Together they had two children: Michael, and Carmen; four grandchildren: Frank, Joanna, Michael, and Jennifer.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Frank was employed by American Locomotive Co. in Schenectady in the early 50’s, and later employed by GE in Waterford, where he was a chief shop steward for 16 years, retiring in 1983.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
Frank was a member and president in 1951 of the Italian Community Center in Troy and member of the Ciccarelli-Rae-Agars and Bevivino Veterans Post in Troy, and communicant of St. William’s Church in Troy. He was also a leader of Union 339, IUE.
Sadly, on January 25, 1990, Frank Passed Away.

Regular Meeting May 2024
2024-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Certified Packet 5-14-24
Meeting Packet 5-14-24
Legislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

Public Hearing May 2024 Economic Development Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
2024-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Rensselaer County Legislature will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed applications to be submitted to the New York State Office of Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) for 2024 Economic Development Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) in accordance with 24 CFR 570.486 New York State’s Citizen Participation Plan and in compliance with the requirements of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.
The CDBG program is administered by the New York State Office of Community Renewal (OCR), and will make available to eligible local governments approximately $20 million for the 2024 program year for housing, economic development, public facilities, public infrastructure, and planning activities, with the principal purpose of benefitting low/moderate income persons. The hearing will provide further information about the CDBG program and will allow for citizen participation in the development of any proposed grant applications and/or to provide technical assistance to develop alternate proposals. Comments on the CDBG program or proposed project(s) will be received at this time.
The Public Hearing will be held in the Chambers of the Rensselaer County Legislature, located in the County Office Building, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, New York on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. to explain State regulations, review program activities and receive citizens’ comments on the program’s administration. All citizens are urged to attend and participate in the public hearing. Those requiring physical or lingual assistance to attend should contact (518) 270-2914.

______________________________
/s/ JESSICA L. CHARETTE, CLERK
RENSSELAER COUNTY LEGISLATURE

Dated: April 19, 2024

State of New York )
County of Rensselaer) SS:
I, JESSICA L. CHARETTE, being duly sworn, depose and say that the aforesaid Notice of Public Hearing is a true and accurate summary of the proceedings before the Rensselaer County Legislature in connection with the matter contained therein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Legislature of the County of Rensselaer, this 19th day of April, 2024.

______________________________
/s/ JESSICA L. CHARETTE, CLERK
RENSSELAER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
County of Rensselaer
State of New York

Legislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

June 2024 Honor A Deceased Veteran- Kelly Brother's: James, Francis, William, Donald, Charles, Robert and George
2024-06-10 08:30 - 09:00 UTC
HONOR-A-DECEASED-VETERAN
June 2024
Kelly Family

Brother’s: James, Francis, William, Donald, Charles, Robert and George
FAMILY HISTORY:
James Kelly served his country in the United States Army from December 28, 1939 until he was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant on June 9, 1945. For his service, James was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, the American Defense Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, the American Campaign Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.
Francis Kelly served his country in the United States Navy from December 5, 1940, he was stationed at Pearl Harbor when it came under attack. He was honorably discharged as a Chief Yeoman Acting on April 30, 1948. For his service, Francis was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the American Defense Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with one Bronze Service Star, and the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with three Bronze Service Stars.
William Kelly served his country in the United States Navy Reserve from March 20, 1944. He served on active duty during WWII and the Korean War. On March 13, 1971, Chief Petty Officer Kelly honorably retired from the United States Navy Reserve. For his service, William was a warded the Navy Occupation Service Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, the WWII Victory Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the Armed Forces Service Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal, the Naval Reserve Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation and the United Nations Service Medal.
Donald Kelly served his country in the United States Army from August 20, 1946 until he was honorably discharged as Private First Class on January 13, 1948. For his service, Donald was awarded the WWII Victory Medal, and the Army Occupation Medal with Japan clasp. In 1949, Donald enlisted in the United States Navy, retiring honorably as a Radioman Petty Officer First Class on September 2, 1969. For his service, Donald was awarded a letter of appreciation, a letter of Commendation, and the National Defense Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star.
Charles James Kelly served his country in the United States Navy from May 29, 1951 until he was honorably discharged as a Seaman on August 13, 1954. For his service, Charles was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.
Robert Kelly served his country in the United States Air Force from the year 1953 until he was honorably discharged as a Technical Sergeant on August 31, 1973. For his service, Robert was awarded the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon with four Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Air Force Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster.
George Francis Kelly served his country in the United States Air Force from October 15, 1954 until he was honorably discharged as an Airman Second Class on August 26, 1958. George was assigned to the 1607th Air Transport Wing which was stationed at Dover Air Force Base under Military Air Transport Service Command.

Regular Meeting June 2024
2024-06-11 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Meeting Packet 6-11-24
Certified Packet 6-11-24
Legislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

July 2024 Honor A Deceased Veteran - Francis A. Piche
2024-07-08 08:30 - 09:00 UTC
HONOR-A-DECEASED-VETERAN
July 2024
Francis A. Piche

FAMILY HISTORY:
Francis A. Piche was born on May 12, 1927 in Troy, New York. He was the son of Louis and Beatrice (Owen) Piche, and the brother of the late Betty Reese, Louis, and John Piche.
EDUCATION:
Francis grew up in Troy, New York and received his education through the Troy Public School System.
HISTORY:
In 1944, Francis enlisted in the United States Navy in Albany, New York, where her served aboard the USS Oklahoma City during World War II and received the Victory Medal, American Theatre Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal, 2 Stars, and the Occupation SubAuthBupers.
PERSONAL:
Francis married his wife, Audrey (Dunson) on December 15, 1946 in Troy, New York. Together they had six children Francis, Colleen, Laurie, Paul, Diane and David; twenty-four grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
After his Honorable Discharge from the Navy, Francis continued to support his family through his employment with Ford Motor Co. in Green Island, New York, where he worked as a floor inspector until his retirement in 1977.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
In his spare time, Francis was a communicant of St. Joseph’s church in Green Island and was a member of the Legnard-Curtin Post, American Legion.
Sadly, on March 2, 2005, Francis passed away and was laid to rest at St. Jean’s Cemetery in Troy, New York.

Public Hearing- HVCC Tentative Budget
2024-07-09 17:30 - 18:00 UTC
HVCC Tentative Budget

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, That in accordance with Section 6304, Subdivision 5-a of the Education Law of the State of New York and Section 359 of the County Law of the State of New York, a Public Hearing will be held in the Chambers of the Rensselaer County Legislature, located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, New York on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. to review the Tentative Budget of Hudson Valley Community College for the Fiscal Year beginning September 1, 2024, and ending August 31, 2025.
COPIES OF THIS TENTATIVE BUDGET ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW DURING OFFICE HOURS, 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
______________________________
/s/ JESSICA L. CHARETTE, CLERK
RENSSELAER COUNTY LEGISLATURE

Dated: June 27, 2024
State of New York )
County of Rensselaer) SS:
I, JESSICA L. CHARETTE, being duly sworn, depose and say that the aforesaid Notice of Public Hearing is a true and accurate summary of the proceedings before the Rensselaer County Legislature in connection with the matter contained therein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Legislature of the County of Rensselaer, this 27th day of June, 2024.
______________________________
/s/ JESSICA L. CHARETTE, CLERK
RENSSELAER COUNTY LEGISLATURE
County of Rensselaer
State of New York

Legislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

Regular Meeting July 2024
2024-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Meeting Packet 7-9-24
Certified Packet 7-9-24
Legislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

August 2024 Honor A Deceased Veteran - Donald Ernest Yetman
2024-08-12 08:30 - 09:00 UTC
HONOR-A-DECEASED-VETERAN
August 2024
Donald Ernest Yetman
1942-2020
FAMILY HISTORY:
Donald Ernest Yetman was born on November 1, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York. He was the son of the late Walter B. and Gladys (Lawrence) Yetman, and the brother of the late Francis and his identical twin, David Yetman.
EDUCATION:
Donald grew up in Little Compton, Rhode Island and received his education and graduated through the Our Lady of Victory Academy in Plattsburgh, New York then proceeded to North Carolina University and Cornell University where he majored in Business.
HISTORY:
In 1962, Donald enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country for six years achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant, during which time he was stationed in Korea, Fort Benning, Georgia, Fort Bragg, North Carolina and Fort Jackson, South Carolina where he graduated from the Army Administration School. He would later serve for 23 years with the National Guard as a First Sergeant. Within that time Donald received certification of having successfully completed the prescribed course of instruction for the Intelligence Analyst, U.S. Army Recruiting Command Certificate of Achievement and in September 21, 1989 received The State of New York Certificate of Service.
PERSONAL:
Donald married his wife, Ann Ellen (Bernier) on September 17, 1966 in Plattsburgh, New York at the Our Lady of Victory Church. Together they had three children: Robert, Aaron and Peter; three grandchildren: Ashlee, Eli and Calvin and several great grandchildren.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
After his Honorable Discharge from the Army, Donald was employed by the United States Postal Service and was appointed postmaster of the East Chatham Post Office, Slingerlands Post Office and retired from the East Greenbush Post Office after 23 years and simultaneously retired from the National Guard after 23 years. In retirement, Don enjoyed driving school bus for East Greenbush and Willsboro, New York.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
In his spare time, Donald enjoyed hunting, reading, watching football games, attending his son’s auto racing and grandchildren’s sports events.
Sadly, on May 2, 2020, Donald passed away and was laid to rest at Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, New York.

Public Hearing- AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT #3 and #4
2024-08-13 17:30 - 18:00 UTC
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT #3 and #4
District #3 Hoosick, Pittstown
District #4 Town of Hoosick
EIGHT YEAR REVIEW

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the County Legislature of the County of Rensselaer at the Legislative Chambers, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, New York, on the 13th day of August 2024, at 5:30 p.m., to consider the recommendations of the County Planning Department and the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board and any proposed modifications of the District.
Agricultural District #3 which includes the Towns of Hoosick and Pittstown and Agricultural District #4 which includes the Town of Hoosick within the County of Rensselaer was established on June 8, 1975
A description and map of the districts with proposed modifications, may be examined during business hours at the office of the Rensselaer County Planning Department, 333 Broadway, Suite 222, Troy, NY 12180.
It is the joint recommendation of the County Planning Department and the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board that the districts be continued subject to proposed modifications, for a period of eight years.
As recommended, the following parcels should be added to Agricultural District No. 3 (Hoosick, Pittstown):

Tax Map I.D. No.

Property Owner

Municipality

Acres

5.-3-15.113

Thomas W Allgaier, Jr

Buskirk

7.56

55.-1-4.21
Calvin Bryson, Jr
Hoosick Falls
36.27

55.-1-4.1

Calvin J Bryson, Jr

Hoosick Falls

48

27.-1-16
Katherine L Bugbee
Hoosick Falls
28.21

24.-2-34

Campbell Service & Supply Inc

Valley Falls

33.92

55.-3-45
Dale Cornell
Hoosick Falls
8.55

27.-2-1

Anthony J Davendonis, Jr

Hoosick Falls

32.73

56.-2-47
Linda L Fitzsimmons
Hoosick Falls
20.55

56.-2-48.111
Scott Goldstein
Petersburgh
134.54

32.-5-11
Janet Martin
Valley Falls
23.46

54.-8-19

Robert C Provost

Valley Falls

24

63.-2-2.11
Jason Sprague
Hoosick Falls
45.56

Total Acres to be Added: 443.35
TOTAL ACREAGE ADDED to Agricultural District No. 3: 443.35
TOTAL ACREAGE REMOVED Agricultural District No. 3: 0

As recommended, the following parcels should be added to Agricultural District No. 4 (Hoosick):

Tax Map I.D. No.
Owners(s)
Municipality
Acres

17.-3-10
Saile W Mahoney
Hoosick
53.66

17.-2-16.1
Jennifer J Scarpulla
Hoosick
57.86

28.-1-3.2
Patrick J and Eileen Bakaitis
Hoosick
45.43

18.-2-1.2
Patrick J Bakaitis
Hoosick
5.05

17.4-3-16
Patrick J Bakaitis
Hoosick
20.97

18.-2-1.13
William Sr and William Jr Brownell
Hoosick
45.8

18.-2-1.12
William Sr and Bobby A Brownell
Hoosick
103.01

Total Acres to be Added: 331.78

TOTAL ACREAGE ADDED to Agricultural District No. 4: 331.78
TOTAL ACREAGE REMOVED Agricultural District No. 4: 0

ALL PERSONS, CITIZENS, AND PARTIES IN INTEREST ARE INVITED
TO ATTEND SAID PUBLIC HEARING AND WILL BE HEARD

Dated: July 17, 2024
City of Troy, New York
_________________
Jessica L. Charette, Clerk
Rensselaer County Legislature
1600 Seventh Avenue
Troy, New York 12180

IN THE MATTER OF THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE EIGHT YEAR REVIEW OF AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT #3 and #4 THE ATTACHED HAVE BEEN SENT NOTICES

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Regular Meeting August 2024
2024-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Certified Packet 8-13-24
Meeting Packet 8-13-24
Special Rules Packet
Legislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

September 2024 Honor A Deceased Veteran - John Francis Felts
2024-09-09 08:30 - 09:00 UTC
HONOR-A-DECEASED-VETERAN
September 2024
John Francis Felts
1946-2023
FAMILY HISTORY:
John Francis Felts was born on August 29, 1946 in Albany, New York. He was the son of Paul “Skip” and Doris (Baird) Felts, and the brother of Paul.
EDUCATION:
John grew up on Second Avenue, Rensselaer and received his education through the Rensselaer Public School System.
HISTORY:
John enlisted in the United States Navy in Rensselaer, New York in 1965 during the Vietnam War and served on the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk. He was honorably discharged and awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation with 1 Bronze Star, Vietnam Service Medal with 6 Bronze Stars, Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Devise.
PERSONAL:
John married his wife, Kash (Kathryn) on June 26, 1999 in Wynantskill, New York. Together they had five children: Larissa Anne, Andrea, Yolanda, John and Jessica; eight grandchildren: Kamic, Kase, Mackenzie, Allysa, Zachary, Kyler, Connor and Sean Paul; and one great-grandchild: Noah.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
John was employed by New York State Office of General Services, with his final years at the Department of Transportation at the Rensselaer shop, retiring in 2008.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/ORGANIZATIONS:
In his spare time, John enjoyed spending time motorcycle riding, traveling, listening to music, feeding and watching birds and woodland creatures, big and small, teasing, teaching and helping nephews, cousins and all those that he met and bartending at the Watervliet Ukrainian Cultural Center.
Sadly, on September 16, 2023, John Passed Away.

AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS #3 and #4 - September 2024
2024-09-10 17:30 - 18:00 UTC
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS #3 and #4
DISTRICT #3 HOOSICK, PITTSTOWN
DISTRICT #4 TOWN OF HOOSICK
EIGHT YEAR REVIEW
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held by the Rensselaer County Legislature in the Legislative Chambers, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, New York, on the 10th day of September 2024, at 5:30 p.m., to consider the recommendations of the County Planning Department and the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board and any proposed modifications of the Districts.
Agricultural District #3 which includes the Towns of Hoosick and Pittstown and Agricultural District #4 which includes the Town of Hoosick within the County of Rensselaer were established on June 8, 1975
Descriptions and maps of the districts with proposed modifications may be examined during business hours at the office of the Rensselaer County Planning Department, 333 Broadway, Suite 222, Troy, NY 12180.
It is the joint recommendation of the County Planning Department and the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board that Agricultural Districts #3 and #4 be continued subject to proposed modifications for a period of eight years.
As recommended, the following parcels should be added to Agricultural District No. 3 (Hoosick, Pittstown):

Tax Map I.D. No.

Property Owner

Municipality

Acres

5.-3-15.113
Thomas W Allgaier, Jr
Buskirk
7.56

55.-1-4.21
Calvin Bryson, Jr
Hoosick Falls
36.27

55.-1-4.1
Calvin J Bryson, Jr
Hoosick Falls
48

27.-1-16
Katherine L Bugbee
Hoosick Falls
28.21

24.-2-34
Campbell Service & Supply Inc
Valley Falls
33.92

55.-3-45
Dale Cornell
Hoosick Falls
8.55

27.-2-1
Anthony J Davendonis, Jr
Hoosick Falls
32.73

56.-2-47
Linda L Fitzsimmons
Hoosick Falls
20.55

56.-2-48.111
Scott Goldstein
Petersburgh
134.54

32.-5-11
Janet Martin
Valley Falls
23.46

54.-8-19
Robert C Provost
Valley Falls
24

63.-2-2.11
Jason Sprague
Hoosick Falls
45.56

Total Acres to be Added: 443.35
TOTAL ACREAGE ADDED TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NO. 3: 443.35
TOTAL ACREAGE REMOVED FROM AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NO. 3: 0

As recommended, the following parcels should be added to Agricultural District No. 4 (Hoosick):

Tax Map I.D. No.
Owners(s)
Municipality
Acres

17.-3-10
Saile W Mahoney
Hoosick
53.66

17.-2-16.1
Jennifer J Scarpulla
Hoosick
57.86

28.-1-3.2
Patrick J and Eileen Bakaitis
Hoosick
45.43

18.-2-1.2
Patrick J Bakaitis
Hoosick
5.05

17.4-3-16
Patrick J Bakaitis
Hoosick
20.97

18.-2-1.13
William Sr and William Jr Brownell
Hoosick
45.8

18.-2-1.12
William Sr and Bobby A Brownell
Hoosick
103.01

Total Acres to be Added: 331.78

TOTAL ACREAGE ADDED TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NO. 4: 331.78
TOTAL ACREAGE REMOVED FROM AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT NO. 4: 0
ALL PERSONS, CITIZENS, AND PARTIES IN INTEREST ARE INVITED
TO ATTEND SAID PUBLIC HEARING AND WILL BE HEARD

Dated: August 26, 2024
City of Troy, New York

Jessica L. Charette, Clerk
Rensselaer County Legislature
1600 Seventh Avenue
Troy, New York 12180

IN THE MATTER OF THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE EIGHT YEAR REVIEW OF AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT #3 and #4 THE ATTACHED HAVE BEEN SENT NOTIC
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Sewer Rents - Public Hearing September 2024
2024-09-10 17:45 - 20:00 UTC
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, That pursuant to Laws of the State of New York and Local Law No. 3 of Rensselaer County for the year 1976 and Local Law No. 3 of the year 1994, a Public Hearing will be held in the Chambers of the Rensselaer County Legislature at the County Office Building, 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, New York on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 5:45 p.m. to review the schedule of sewer rents established by the Commissioners of the Rensselaer County Sewer District No. 1 and Notice of a Right to Appeal.
______________________________
Jessica L. Charette, Clerk
Rensselaer County Legislature

Dated: August 26, 2024
State of New York )
County of Rensselaer) SS:
I, Jessica L. Charette, being duly sworn, depose and say that the aforesaid Notice of Public Hearing is a true and accurate summary of the proceedings before the Rensselaer County Legislature in connection with the matter contained therein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the County Legislature of the County of Rensselaer, this 26th day of August, 2024.
___________________________________
Jessica L. Charette, Clerk
Rensselaer County Legislature
County of Rensselaer
State of New York
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Regular Meeting September 2024
2024-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Certified Packet 9-10-24
Meeting Packet 9-10-24
Legislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

Regular Meeting October 2024
2024-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Certified Packet 10-8-24
Sp. Rules 10-8-2024
Meeting Packet 10-8-24
Legislative Meeting will be held in the Legislative Chambers located at 99 Troy Road, East Greenbush, NY 12061 .
For more information on the meeting, please contact the office at 518-270-2880.

Columbus Day - Office closed
2024-10-14
