McKownville
Improvement Association
- Association Meetings in 2020 - 2021
Spring 2021 Meetings
Online meeting: Thursday, May 20, 7.00pm
[Meeting
annnouncement flyer - pdf file]
Town Supervisor Peter Barber told us about the arrangements for the
imminent
reopening of Town offices.
Senator Michelle Hinchey spoke about legislative and other
highlights of her first term as a member of the New York State
legislature.
Michael DiAcetis and Michael Bates from National Grid gave a summary
on the gas line replacement project. All old gas lines are retired
and all supplies in the project area north of Western Avenue are now
on the new medium-pressure lines.
Biagio DelVillano summarized the state of the the water (project
fully complete) and storm drain (about 25% complete) projects in
McKownville. He discussed the plan to rebid the remaining part of
the storm drain project late this year, with the intention of storm
drain construction occurring and being completed in 2022. FAQ#7 of
28 April 2021 explains the significant issues.
James Carter from the State Historic Preservation Office gave a
presentation on the status of the nomination for listing a portion
of McKownville as a historic district in the New York State, and the
National, Registers of Historic Places. The required extensive
documentation is nearly complete; a public meeting to present the
nomination to homeowners in the proposed district is planned for
September. Letters formally notifying the property owners and
explaining how to object (if they wish) to the proposal would be
sent out not later than the end of September. The nomination should
be ready for presentation to the State Review Board in December. [More
detail on the Historic District proposal, the nomination
procedures, etc.]
Online meeting: Wednesday, April 14, 7.00pm
[Meeting
annnouncement flyer - pdf file]
Town Supervisor Peter Barber gave us information on the summer
recreation program, the Town's continuing response to the
COVID-19 pandemic, the Guilderland PD prescription
drug take-back event 24 April, and summarized some issues to
which the Town must respond regarding legalization of marijuana.
Mike DiAcetis from National Grid updated us on the progress of the
gas main replacement project. If you have complaints about the
grass/lawn restoration, use the National Grid customer service
number 1-800-642-4272.
Members of the the Fire Department (Jim White and Mike Costabile)
spoke on the options and present status of determining whether to
stay in the current location and modify the present building, or to
relocate partly or entirely to another site in McKownville, if one
suitable could be found. Open discussion also included the
repeated problem of noise at unsociably late hours coming from
rental accommodation in 1234 Western Avenue, as well as associated
vehicle intrusions and parking. If in future you are disturbed
by this noise, etc, do not hesitate to call the Guilderland Police
518-356-1501.
Online meeting: Thursday, March 18, 7.00pm
[Meeting
annnouncement flyer - pdf file]
Guilderland Town Supervisor Peter Barber updated us on the Town's
response to COVID-19, including vaccination
opportunities, described the next steps in the the reopening
process, and outlined tentative plans for the summer recreation
program and the Guilderland Performing Arts Center.
Michael Burgess and Tony Cortese described services and programs
that Community
Caregivers provide to many of our older neighbors despite the
pandemic. They also discussed the status of the "Village"
that some volunteers in our town are working to form that will
enable seniors to remain in their homes and continue to be engaged
with their community.
Michael DiAcetis, and Tom Bates, representing National Grid, updated
us on the progress of the gas main replacement project now underway
in McKownville, followed by an open discussion.
Fall 2020 Meetings
Online meeting: Thursday, November 19, 7.00pm
The November online meeting of the McKownville Improvement
Association took place November 19, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
[Meeting
annnouncement flyer - pdf file]
Jordan Carleo-Evangelist and Luke Rumsey, both representatives of
the University at Albany, spoke to us on a variety of topics,
including how the campus community is continuing to function during
the pandemic, as well as matters that might affect McKownville
neighbors.
Town Supervisor Peter Barber spoke on Town topics, particularly the
contribution of the EMS Department.
Michael DiAcetis, representing National Grid, updated us on the gas
line installation project, now expected to commence in December.
Biagio DelVillano from Delaware Engineering spoke on the present
status and future of the water/drainage improvement project.
Martha Harausz as McKownville Improvement Association Treasurer
informed us on the Association's finances and budget.
Questions from meeting participants were answered by each of the
speakers.
Online meeting October 15
The October online meeting of the McKownville Improvement
Association ran directly into technical difficulties.
Speakers were rescheduled to the November meeting.
[Meeting
annnouncement flyer - pdf file]
Online meeting September 10
An online meeting of the McKownville Improvement Association
took place September 10, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
[Meeting
annnouncement flyer - pdf file] A summary
of the meeting is available in the 2020 email
announcements page
Peter Barber, Town Supervisor, spoke first, including on access to
Town Hall and services there, and the hazardous waste disposal day
next week.
Michelle Hinchey, who is running for the NYS Senate seat that will
be vacated by Senator George Amedore at the end of the year,
introduced herself and answered questions from the audience. Ms.
Hinchey's opponent, Rich Amedure, was invited as well, and we hope
he will join us at a future meeting.
A private developer has an interest in building student housing on
the former TraveLodge/Dunkin' Donuts site on Western Avenue. The
proposed plan was presented at this meeting. A brochure about the
developer [6MB pdf file] has been provided by Hershberg &
Hershberg, consulting engineers and surveyors for this project. This
marketing brochure is included for informational purposes only; the
representative of the developers has also provided us with a summary description of
the proposed project as presented at the online meeting.
Biagio Del Villano from Delaware Engineering updated us on the
drainage improvement project.
Spring 2020 Meeting
Online Virtual Meeting Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 7:00 pm.
[Meeting
annnouncement flyer - pdf file]
Thanks to Delaware Engineering for hosting the meeting.
Speakers were Peter Barber (Town Supervisor), Biagio DelVillano
(Delaware Engineering), and Michael DiAcetis and Michael Bates
(National Grid).
A summary of the meeting is available in the 2020 email
announcements page
Past meeting announcements
Fall 2020 - 10
September 2020 19
November 2020 - meeting summaries and links above
Spring 2020 - 21 May
2020 [text
summary] [zoom video
segments: National Grid gas line replacement presentations;
questions and answers]
Fall 2019 - 19 September 2019 17 October 2019 21 November 2019
Spring 2019 - 14 March 2019
11 April 2019 16 May 2019 12 June 2019
Fall 2018 - 20 September 2018 17 October 2018 15 November 2018
Spring 2018 - 15 March 2018
11 April 2018 17 May 2018
Fall 2017 - 19 October 2017 8 November 2017
Spring 2017 - 16 March 2017
20 April 2017 18 May 2017
meetings in years prior to 2017
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