Ballston Spa trustees approve consent agenda, internship and contracts including $16,500 mowing bid

At the April 13 meeting trustees approved a broad consent agenda and a number of individual motions covering community events, internships, service contracts and personnel. The board approved an unpaid CTE internship for Isaiah Debuke (contingent on library board approval), event permits for a student art night and summer kickoff, and a pedaling/food‑truck vending permit valid through April 1, 2027 (contingent on insurance updates).

The board awarded the annual mowing contract to DNS Property Management for $16,500 after receiving five bids; trustees discussed reference checks and price ranges before approving the contract. The board also authorized addition of a property at 66 Greenfield Avenue to the village water system for an outside user where a well failed, and approved a cultural services fiscal sponsorship agreement for a Saratoga Arts grant recipient, Octavia (project described as an observational sketching project).

Personnel actions included appointing Mike Morrisy as a planning board alternate for the remainder of 2026 and approving him as a part‑time Department of Public Works employee at $25 per hour (seasonal, pending final approvals). Trustees also approved part‑time deputy clerk/treasurer roles for Mary Beth Walling and Deborah Garren at $23/hour, with periodic reviews and terms through December 31, 2026.

Most motions were approved by voice vote with at least one "I opposed" recorded on a number of items; minutes and motions were certified by the clerk. The board also discussed grant timing and eligibility tied to a proposed income survey to support future water‑infrastructure and other grant applications.