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Clifton Park board approves routine hires, budget tweaks and public works dedications; resident urges cat-leash law
Summary
The town board approved a package of routine resolutions including appointment of a deputy town clerk, acceptance of street dedications, budget adjustments for senior-trips, hiring of part-time security/court officers, and an expanded engineering agreement for playground upgrades; a resident urged the board to consider a cat leash/domestic animals-at-large law during public comment.
At its June 16 meeting the Town of Clifton Park board approved a slate of routine resolutions covering personnel, budget adjustments and infrastructure dedications.
The board approved the appointment of Leanne Estacia as deputy town clerk and deputy town registrar, effective July 21, 2025, and authorized a contingency transfer of $4,500 to cover the appointment. The clerk read the resolution including pay grade and step information and an authorization for the comptroller to transfer funds for the remainder of the year as presented.
The board also accepted an offer of dedication for Bismarck Lane, Tisdale Lane and related utility, stormwater and sewer easements within the Reedy Miller Road subdivision, subject to final approval of transfer documents by the town attorney and title review.
Other approved items included certification of retirement days for elected and appointed officials, an increase to the senior center trips and tours budget by $34,055 to fund a December 2025 multi-day trip to New York City (Radio City Music Hall), and a resolution correcting camp staff pay rates and authorizing the hiring of counselors and water-safety instructors for the 2025 season.
The board authorized hiring Anthony Gowney as a part-time armed court officer and part-time security officer at specified hourly rates and approved adding the armed court officer and annual security trainer duties to a current part-time security officer position. The board also declared a public emergency under General Municipal Law §103(4) to repair a damaged safety and security vehicle and authorized related budget adjustments to accept insurance proceeds.
The board authorized an expansion of an agreement with MJ Engineering & Land Surveying for engineering services to upgrade playground equipment at Locust Lane, with staff to circulate options and solicit community input for enhancements.
During public comment, Kristen Chrisman of Clifton Gardens urged the town to consider a cat leash or a domestic animals-at-large law, citing national studies and local extrapolations about wildlife mortality and offering copies of a drafted proposal to board members. The board cut the speaker to her time limit and did not take action on the proposal at the meeting.
All listed resolutions were moved and seconded and approved by roll call or voice vote as read; the clerk will proceed with routine filings and contract signatures as authorized.
