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Board authorizes quotes for parking plan at Clifton Park Senior Community Center; debate over trees and EV chargers
Summary
The board authorized soliciting engineering quotes to plan increased parking at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center, instructing staff to obtain multiple quotes; members and residents debated tree preservation and siting of EV chargers and discussed possible grant funding.
The Clifton Park Town Board approved a resolution authorizing staff to solicit quotes from civil engineering firms to prepare a plan to increase parking at the Clifton Park Senior Community Center. Board members emphasized that the vote authorized getting quotes and a plan only — no money or construction contract was approved.
The presenter explained the board would obtain three quotes from engineering firms and evaluate options before deciding whether to proceed. Speakers discussed two broad approaches: a design that preserves existing trees and creates a seating/greenspace area, or a more expansive option that would require removing trees to gain additional spaces. One member said they were not in favor of cutting down trees, while another noted that some residents had suggested creating a small plaza or picnic area if trees remained.
The conversation also touched on electric-vehicle charging. A board member asked whether the town has an inventory of municipal EV chargers; speakers noted apps and online maps are available to locate public chargers. The presenter said grant funding could offset town costs (one comment referenced a roughly $10,000 town cost with grant support for charger installation) and suggested the board could explore additional grant opportunities.
The motion to authorize obtaining plans/quotes was moved, seconded and approved by roll call.
Next steps: staff will solicit multiple quotes, return with comparative proposals and cost estimates, and the board will decide whether to fund and implement the preferred design.
