🏛️ Board Of Trustees
Croton Bans Public Comments On Village Social Media
The Croton-on-Hudson Board of Trustees held its annual organizational meeting on December 1, 2025, swearing in Mayor Brian Pugh and Trustees Nora Nicholson and Stacey Nachtaler, and passing 15 unanimous resolutions. Notable actions included formalizing three advisory committees, updating the social media policy to no longer accept public comments on Village accounts, and approving professional service contracts for legal, planning, and environmental consulting.
▶ Key Actions & Decisions
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Resolutions Passed
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Resolution #258-2025: Adopted Local Law No. 18 of 2025, expanding the residential parking permit system to all of Hastings and Young avenues between Crest Street and Devon Avenue. The section of Hastings between Crest Street and Oneida Avenue was removed based on resident feedback. Vote: 5-0.
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Resolution #287-2025: Accepted the resignation of Christine Wagner from the Zoning Board of Appeals effective December 31, 2025, and filed annual reports from the Police Advisory Committee and HEART Committee. Vote: 5-0.
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Resolution #288-2025: Amended the 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule to correct the winter kayak storage rate for senior residents to $80.00. Vote: 5-0.
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Resolution #289-2025: Updated the FOIL Policy to designate the Village Manager as the FOIL Appeals Officer, replacing the Board of Trustees. Appeals for requests submitted before December 1, 2025, remain with the Board. Vote: 5-0.
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Resolution #290-2025: Awarded Bid No. 17-2025 for cleaning services to Cleaning Services of Hudson Valley (Garnerville, NY) at $4,150 per month. Vote: 5-0.
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Resolution #291-2025: Authorized a $9,946 proposal from Laserfiche to upgrade to a cloud-based system and replace SeamlessDocs, funded by a budget transfer from MCTM Payroll Tax to Publicity - Contractual. Vote: 5-0.
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Voucher Approval: Approved claims 26003414-26003524 totaling $2,505,806.47 across all funds ($2,208,723.11 General; $113,720.57 Water; $5,081.36 Sewer; $175,681.37 Capital; $2,621.06 Trust). Vote: 5-0.
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Resolutions Failed: None.
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Applications Reviewed: None.
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Public Comments
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*Public Hearing (Parking)*: Michael Mamone (19 Young Ave) cited commercial vehicles and commuter overcrowding, opposing four-hour parking; Debi Braddick (23 Young Ave) initially opposed but supported after learning about two free permits; Ed Riely (110 Truesdale Dr) blamed overdevelopment for parking shortages. Written comments received from Christopher Walsh (113 Benedict Blvd NE) urging passage, and Janet Delohery (95 Hastings Ave) opposing permit costs for multi-car families.
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*Non-Agenda Comments*: Ed Riely asked about elected official compensation and ICLEI membership; Debi Braddick objected to non-local government comments during public forum.
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*Agenda Comments*: Michael Mamone requested an explanation of the 20% Home Rule Law; John McKeon (25 Prospect Place) suggested FOIL denials go through Legal Counsel; Ed Riely asked about elected official benefits and committee appointments.
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Reports
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*Village Manager Bryan Healy*: Explained the 4-hour parking limit satisfies state Home Rule options; clarified FOIL process (Clerk consults Attorney before denial); confirmed elected officials are not eligible for health benefits; reported food scrap program moved to Lot G accommodating the waitlist; Half Moon Bay Bridge public info meeting in January; Route 9 walkway railings nearly complete; EMS moving to Harmon Firehouse next week; meeting room AV upgraded to HD.
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*Trustee Slippen*: Thanked DPW for leaf pickup; requested HEAP info and Town recreation links on Village website.
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*Trustee Nicholson*: Asked for an update on displaced Bari Manor residents (Healy said repairs begun, formal update coming next meeting); clarified the Lorraine Hansberry Coalition is an IDEA Committee subcommittee.
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*Trustee Simon*: Reported on Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee, bike skills class, Fire Council meeting regarding Metro North safety, and successful Spencer Field turkey trot.
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*Mayor Pugh*: Noted strong holiday activity in the Upper Village business district.
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*Compensation*: Mayor receives $5,000/year; Trustees receive $3,000/year (unchanged since 2001).
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Resolutions Passed (All passed 5-0)
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Resolution #272-2025: Formalized the Bicycle Pedestrian Committee and Sustainability Committee as official advisory bodies with 5-9 members serving staggered three-year terms, requiring minutes to be posted on the Village website.
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Resolution #273-2025: Reconfigured the IDEA Advisory Committee to have 5-9 members serving staggered two-year terms (previously one-year terms with no maximum member limit), requiring minutes to be posted online.
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Resolution #274-2025: Approved annual re-adoptions of required policies including Workplace Violence Prevention, Procurement (with Green Purchasing), Investment, Fund Balance, Debt, Sexual Harassment Prevention, and Breach Notification.
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Resolution #275-2025: Adopted the 2026 meeting schedule. Meetings will be held on the first Monday and third Wednesday of December 2025, shifting to the first and third Wednesdays beginning in January 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building.
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Resolution #276-2025: Designated *The Gazette* as the official newspaper for the Village, with *The Journal News* designated on an as-needed basis.
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Resolution #277-2025: Designated JP Morgan Chase, N.A., Webster Bank, MBIA NYCLASS, and Flushing Bank as official depositories for Village monies.
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Resolution #278-2025: Established standard workdays (7 or 8 hours) for all Village employee titles for NYSLRS retirement reporting purposes.
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Resolution #279-2025: Set official bond levels at $500,000 for the Village Justice, Associate Village Justice, Village Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer, Village Clerk, Secretary to the Village Manager, Junior Accountant, Court Clerk, and Assistant Court Clerk.
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Resolution #280-2025: Adopted amended Rules of Procedure for the Board of Trustees to reflect current operational needs.
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Resolution #281-2025: Established standard workdays for elected and appointed officials for NYSLRS reporting (e.g., Mayor set at 7.00 hours).
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Resolution #282-2025: Set the mileage reimbursement rate for Village officers and employees at the current IRS standard rate, requiring advance approval from the Village Manager.
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Resolution #283-2025: Authorized payment in advance of audit for public utility services, postage, freight, and express charges.
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Resolution #284-2025: Adopted a new Conference and Travel Policy delegating approval authority to the Village Manager, contingent on appropriated budget funding.
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Resolution #285-2025: Amended the Social Media and Email Blast Policy to no longer accept public comments on Village social media accounts (private messaging, phone, email, and the website remain available).
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Resolution #286-2025: Authorized the Village Manager to execute professional service agreements with Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC (legal services, Dec 2025–Nov 2026), Nelson Pope Voorhis (planning/grant writing for 2026), and AKRF, Inc. (on-call planning/environmental consulting for 2026).
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Appointments Resolution: Approved 5-0. Appointed Pauline DiSanto (Village Clerk/Registrar), Bryan Healy (Deputy Clerk/Deputy Registrar), Genette Toone (Village Treasurer), Rachel Sibrizzi (Deputy Treasurer), Casey Raskob (Associate Village Justice), Joseph Green (Village Prosecutor), Marc Cheshire (Village Historian), Ian Murtaugh (Marriage Officer), and Len Simon (Deputy Mayor).
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Resolutions Failed: None.
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Applications Reviewed: None.
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Public Comments: Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg spoke, welcoming attendees, noting high resident involvement in the recent election, and thanking officials for their service. Bo Balaban of 122 Cleveland Drive sang "God Bless America."
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Reports: None formally presented, though Mayor Pugh announced liaison assignments for all Village boards and committees for the coming term.
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Resolutions Passed
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Vouchers: Approved claims #26003040-26003327 totaling $296,741.70 across General ($222,757.72), Water ($19,018.23), Sewer ($5,891.02), Capital ($46,470.55), and Trust ($2,604.18) funds (5-0).
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Resolutions Failed: None.
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Applications Reviewed: None directly reviewed by the Board (noted that WBP Development received site plan approval from the Planning Board on June 17, 2025).
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Public Comments
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*Agenda Items*: Ed Riely (110 Truesdale Dr.) suggested a small business committee, opposed alternate ZBA/Planning members, and opposed moving the Recreation Department to the Gouveia property.
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*Non-Agenda Items*: Debi Braddick (23 Young Ave.) encouraged broader committee recruitment, raised concerns about traffic from the LOT A development, and asked for transparency on Gouveia Park uses. Ed Riely (110 Truesdale Dr.) objected to CVS selling abortion pills, commented on recent elections, objected to the height of the LOT A building, and argued committees should not have more than one non-resident.
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Reports
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*Village Manager Bryan Healy*: Closing on 1-3 Croton Point Ave. is scheduled for next week; state AHOP funding approved for the affordable housing project; exploring 15 mph signs and speed monitors for Glengary Rd.; planning a 3rd rapid flash beacon by Maple Commons; AT&T issued a permit for a Village Hall antenna and will replace the building's generator at significant savings; DPW Solar Canopy bid going out; Dobbs Park field work completed and covered for winter; playground work delayed until after the new year.
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*Trustee Slippen*: Thanked DPW for installing the Peace Pole (unveiling Dec. 21); announced a "sharing shelf" food pantry at the Croton Library; congratulated CHS fall athletic teams; bid farewell to Trustee Politi.
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*Trustee Politi*: Reflected on her tenure, noting the Board's power is limited to local issues.
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*Trustee Nicholson*: Noted the Police Advisory Committee met; the IDEA Committee is coordinating with local food banks.
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*Trustee Simon*: Noted high attendance at a recent Association of Businesses in Croton meeting (~30 new businesses); announced a bike skills training session at Village Hall on Saturday (10 AM-1 PM); reported Croton had the most Project Mover trips of any municipality in October.
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*Mayor Pugh*: Thanked voters, congratulated re-elected officials and Trustee-Elect Stacey Nachtaler, and bid farewell to Trustee Politi.
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Resolutions Passed (11 resolutions, all 4-0 votes):
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#294-2025: Amended the Master Fee Schedule to establish Rental Registry Program fees: $25 per unit (triennial for standard rentals, annual for short-term rentals), $500 max per property, with $100 late fee after 30 days and $250 after 60 days.
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#292-2025: Adopted Local Law No. 19 of 2025, amending Chapter 90 (Unsafe Buildings) to update lien establishment provisions and remove references to the former Village Assessor.
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#298-2025: Set minimum wage for all seasonal part-time employees (camp counselors, lifeguards, etc.) at $16/hour effective January 1, 2026, to be tied to inflation in the future.
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#299-2025: Authorized the Village Manager to execute a $701,000 intermunicipal agreement with Westchester County for the Brook Street Drainage Improvement Project.
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#301-2025: Rejected all eight bids received on November 13, 2025, for trade labor services (plumbing, HVAC, electrical) due to incomplete responses; will re-bid with clearer guidance.
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Resolutions Failed: None.
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Applications Reviewed: None (no Planning Board or ZBA applications on this agenda).
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Public Comments:
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Ed Riely (110 Truesdale Drive): Spoke three times. Opposed Local Law #14 (alternate board members) as unnecessary and a potential excuse for poor attendance. Objected to the rental registry fee. Asked about ICLEI membership, committee web page oversight, the Van Cortlandt Manor project, and trade labor bidding. Expressed sadness over the state Assisted Suicide Bill and lack of public hearings on it.
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Reports:
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Village Manager Bryan Healy: Clarified the Village has not been an ICLEI member for 8+ years; advisory committees are not legally required to be all-resident; Historic Hudson Valley is using federal grant funds (Village is pass-through) for the Van Cortlandt Manor project and will assume maintenance of the roadway south of Shoprite; Bari Manor fire violations largely resolved (smoke detectors, GFCI outlets, fire-rated materials addressed), with fire hydrant testing and apartment renovations pending; EMS moved into new headquarters (ribbon cutting in January); Police issued 400+ summons since June traffic detail; Zoom info session on Half Moon Bay Bridge set for January 5.
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Trustee Slippen: Recommended prioritizing Village residents over school district residents for committee appointments; praised DPW for Harmon Firehouse driveway and snow clearing; noted poor state communication regarding a Route 129 accident closure.
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Trustee Nachtaler: Announced plans to attend committee meetings and set up public office hours.
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Trustee Simon: Highlighted Tree/Menorah lightings, Toy Drive, Sustainability Committee discussions (mini chargers, solar canopy, food scraps), Pearl Harbor ceremony, and Croton's recognition as a top 10 model Westchester community for housing.
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Mayor Pugh: Stated intent to prioritize committee appointments; congratulated outgoing ZBA member Christine Wagner on 11 years of service and a WMPCF distinguished service award.
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Other Business: Approved $910,464.92 in vouchers across five funds (4-0 vote). Recognized Police Officer Nicholas DiTomasso's assignment to the Detective Division. Approved 22 mayoral appointments to various boards and committees (several held over pending required training).
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▶ Key Actions & Decisions
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Resolutions Passed
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*Resolution 1*: Authorized the Village Manager to send a formal letter to Metro-North Railroad regarding severe safety and access concerns at Harmon Yards. Passed 4-0 (Trustee Politi absent). No dollar amount attached.
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Resolutions Failed
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None.
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Applications Reviewed
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Public Comments
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None recorded during this Work Session.
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Reports
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Arts & Humanities Advisory Council: Provided an update on the village artist banner program.
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Village Manager (Bryan Healy):
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Delivered an update on the ongoing shoreline resiliency study.
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Reported on the Con Edison rate case settlement.
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Announced the conclusion of the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Program.
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Led a review of existing intermunicipal agreements for shared services, including a discussion on establishing a new agreement with the Croton-Harmon Union-Free School District.
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Board of Trustees: Continued reviewing guidelines and procedures for village advisory boards and committees, and reviewed drafts of the social media policy and Board of Trustees rules of procedure.
▶ Key Actions & Decisions
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Resolutions Passed
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Resolution #256-2025: Authorized Village Manager to enter a snow removal contract with New England Property Maintenance (Mahopac, NY) for the 2025-2026 winter season. Rates set at $70 minimum per property, $0.20/sq ft for snow 4 inches or less, $0.50/sq ft for snow over 4 inches, and $70 per bag of calcium chloride. Passed 5-0.
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Resolution #257-2025: Authorized a budget transfer of $30,409.00 to the Police-Equipment line item to fund new service weapons. Transfer funded by decreasing Contingency expenses by $13,368.90 and increasing State Aid-Other revenues by $17,040.10. Passed 5-0.
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Resolutions Failed: None
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Applications Reviewed: None
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Public Comments
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Ed Riely (110 Truesdale Drive): Spoke regarding the need for food assistance during the federal government shutdown, support for a gas pipeline extension citing projected energy needs, questioned why village police are guarding Con-Edison construction sites, and raised concerns regarding abortion drugs.
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Reports
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Trustee Slippen: Thanked staff for accommodating early voting.
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Trustee Politi: Promoted the "Arrivals" screening on Nov 8 and the Library's annual bake and book sale; noted Croton Food Pantry and Croton Caring are assisting families impacted by the shutdown.
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Trustee Nicholson: Announced an emergency food pantry this Saturday (9am-11am) at Holy Name of Mary Church basement.
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Trustee Simon: Reported the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee launched the new "Slow Down Croton" campaign; noted Project Mover will take a winter pause; reported the Rotary's Friday food packing grew from 140 to 209 bags; announced the Rotary Turkey Trot on Nov 27 (benefiting Maria Fareri Hospital); noted Planning Board approved signage for "Mondays"; announced a bike skills class on Nov 22 at 10am at Village Hall.
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Mayor Pugh: Invited residents to the Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov 11 at 11am at Veterans Corners.
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Village Manager Healy: Clarified that police directing traffic at Con-Edison sites (currently on Batten Road for gas-main replacement) are requested by utilities and paid for by Con-Edison, not village taxpayers. Noted the Veterans Day ceremony may move indoors to Holy Name of Mary Church depending on weather.
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Resolutions Passed: None. A 5-0 motion to enter executive session at 6:30 PM and a 5-0 motion to adjourn at 7:02 PM were the only votes taken.
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Resolutions Failed: None.
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Applications Reviewed: None.
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Public Comments: None. No public session was held.
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Reports: None. No reports were delivered during this meeting.
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▶ Key Actions & Decisions
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Resolutions Passed: None.
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Resolutions Failed: None.
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Applications Reviewed: None.
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Public Comments: None (no public session was held).
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Reports: None.
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Other Actions:
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Voted 4-0 to enter executive session at 6:03 PM to discuss matters that would imperil public safety if disclosed, as well as pending litigation. (Trustee Nicholson was absent at the time of the vote, arriving at 6:05 PM).
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Voted unanimously to adjourn the executive session at 6:54 PM.
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No formal action was taken during the closed session.
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Resolutions Passed: None.
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Resolutions Failed: None.
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Applications Reviewed: None.
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Public Comments: None (no public session was held).
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Reports: None.
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Other Actions:
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Entered executive session at 8:02 PM via a 5-0 vote (motion by Trustee Simon, seconded by Trustee Nicholson) to discuss personnel matters involving specific individuals.
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Adjourned executive session at 8:17 PM via a unanimous vote (motion by Trustee Simon, seconded by Trustee Nicholson).
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No formal action was taken during the closed session.
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Resolutions Passed
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Resolution #244-2025 (5-0): Declared NYSDOT's pavement marking project on state highways consistent with the Village's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.
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Resolution #245-2025 (5-0): Scheduled a public hearing for November 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM to consider expanding the residential parking permit system to all of Hastings and Young avenues between Crest Street and Devon Avenue.
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Resolution #246-2025 (5-0): Authorized an inter-municipal agreement with Westchester County for use of the county firing range at $630 per visit through July 31, 2030.
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Resolution #247-2025 (5-0): Authorized participation in Westchester County's STOP DWI Patrol Project (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2030), with reimbursement not to exceed $8,400.
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Resolution #248-2025 (5-0): Authorized Village Manager to sign a supplemental agreement with NYSDOT for increased snow and ice removal costs on state-owned roads (Route 9A and Route 129) for the 2025-2026 winter season.
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Resolution #249-2025 (5-0): Authorized the 2025-2026 Volunteer Fire Department Service Fee Agreement with Penflex, Inc. for $8,700.
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Resolution #250-2025 (5-0): Transferred $20,000 from the Water Contingency Account to cover the cost of replacement water meters that are reaching end of life.
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Resolution #251-2025 (5-0): Transferred $10,000 from the General Contingency Account to cover unexpected diesel particulate filter repairs for Ambulance 55B2.
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Resolution #252-2025 (5-0): Appropriated $1,032,000 from capital funds for the Paving in Downtown Croton federal-aid project (PIN 8763.03), covering 100% of costs upfront for federal reimbursement.
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Resolution #253-2025 (5-0): Accepted a proposal from Cohen Law Group for up to $3,750 to review a draft local law replacing Chapter 206 (Telecommunications Towers) of the Village Code.
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Resolution #254-2025 (5-0): Authorized an agreement with LaBella Associates, D.P.C. for up to $6,950 to review Village Code Chapters 113 (Electrical), 175 (Plumbing), 191 (Sewers), and 223 (Water).
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Resolution #255-2025 (5-0): Authorized an inter-municipal agreement with Westchester County for $5,000 in funding for the Lorraine Hansberry Coalition.
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Voucher Approval (5-0): Approved claims totaling $1,185,631.68 across the General ($473,070.47), Water ($56,902.40), Sewer ($7,015.76), Capital ($640,143.05), and Trust ($8,500.00) Funds.
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Minutes Approval (5-0): Approved minutes from the Regular Meeting (Oct 8), Executive Session (Oct 8), and Executive Session (Oct 15).
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Resolutions Failed: None.
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Applications Reviewed: None (No Planning Board or ZBA applications on this agenda).
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Public Comments
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Ed Riely, 110 Truesdale Drive: Spoke during agenda comments criticizing fire department awards, objecting to recreation fees on single-family homes, requesting political balance on village committees, and advocating for wider selection of village banners. During non-agenda comments, he spoke on a CVS boycott, encouraged voting, suggested moving local elections to March, and stated the IDEA Committee has not held Zoom meetings.
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David Lowell, 52 Farrington Road: Submitted a written comment during non-agenda time requesting a permanent ban on gas-powered leaf blowers.
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Reports
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Trustee Slippen: Requested the Village website post food assistance resources ahead of the end of SNAP benefits; reminded residents to review the statewide ballot proposition available at Village Hall.
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Trustee Nicholson: Thanked Recreation and DPW for their work on recent fall events.
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Trustee Simon: Reported on advocating for Brook Street drainage funding at the County level, attending Hispanic Heritage celebrations, the HEART Committee Health Fair, Goblin and Dog Parades, the Harry Chapin Run Against Hunger, and an upcoming Association of Businesses meeting on Nov 17. Also noted a Nov 22 bike skills class at Village Hall.
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Mayor Pugh: Thanked the HEART Committee for the Health Fair and Karen Vogel for a successful Goblin Walk.
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Village Manager Healy: Announced seasonal parking permits are on sale (required after Nov 1), leaf pick-up starts next week, early voting continues at Village Hall, and the County Board of Legislators approved advanced funding for the Brook Street drainage project.
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▶ Key Actions & Decisions
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Resolutions Passed
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Vouchers: Approved claims #26003855-26004082 totaling $545,138.11 across all funds (General: $443,335.62; Water: $56,798.07; Sewer: $981.33; Capital: $43,244.09; Trust: $780.00) by a 5-0 vote.
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Resolution #1-2026: Approved the Fire Department's annual Big Bucks raffle, and filed for the record the Conservation Advisory Council annual report, Recreation Advisory Committee recommendations, and renewable diesel memo. Passed 5-0.
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Resolution #2-2026: Authorized the Village Manager to accept a $41,540 proposal from Tectonic Engineering for additional scope work on the Half Moon Bay Bridge (pier cam beam repair and coastal assessment requirements). Passed 5-0.
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Resolution #3-2026: Adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2026 (formerly Introductory No. 14 of 2025), amending Chapter 230 to allow the Board to appoint alternate members to the Planning Board and ZBA for one-year terms. Included a Negative Declaration under SEQRA and LWRP consistency determination. Passed 5-0.
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Mayoral Appointments: Approved 5-0. Steven Krisky (Planning Board, term ending Dec. 2030; WAC Rep, term ending Dec. 2026), James Tuman (ZBA, term ending Dec. 2030), Christina Alvarez Arnold (IDEA Committee, term ending Dec. 2027), Vanessa Valenti (IDEA Committee, term ending Dec. 2026), Faith Rivers (IDEA Committee Chair, term ending Dec. 2026).
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Resolutions Failed: None.
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Applications Reviewed: None.
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Public Comments
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*Agenda Items (3 speakers):* Ed Riely (110 Truesdale Dr) asked about the diesel initiative, congratulated the CAC, and asked about Half Moon Bay Bridge. Judy Rayer (3 Gerstein St) supported extending dog park hours to 6pm and asked if guests/out-of-town sitters could bring dogs. John Sasso (87 Morningside Dr) supported extended dog park hours, noting low usage and no barking issues.
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*Non-Agenda Items (2 speakers):* Ed Riely objected to legalizing assisted suicide in NY and thanked the Village for help recognizing Revolutionary War hero John Patterson. Judy Rayer requested better signage for local arts exhibits.
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Reports
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*Village Manager Bryan Healy:* Announced DPW is switching to renewable diesel (funded by DPW solar canopy lease, reducing CO2 by ~186 metric tons/year or 12.5% of Village footprint). Clarified Dog Park rules prohibit out-of-town dogs and sitters. Confirmed Half Moon Bay Bridge is structurally sound but needs normal maintenance (not replacement). Noted a petition regarding adjoining Half Moon Bay property was withdrawn and the lease was extended five years. Reminded residents alarm permits need renewal and offices are closed for MLK Day.
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*Trustee Slippen:* Noted the Village engaged a communications firm to improve resident outreach; explored ABC partnership for committee marketing; congratulated Eagle Scouts Luca Camillieri, Alden Hou, and Hunter Szkodzinski; thanked Water Dept and DPW for fixing water main breaks.
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*Trustee Nachtaler:* Raised concerns about reduced sponsorship from local ShopRite due to managerial changes.
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*Trustee Nicholson:* Attended Fire Department officer installations, praised the new EMS facility and DPW snow efforts.
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*Trustee Simon:* Announced the Village newsletter will now include video features; met with Welcome Wagon about recruiting; met with Project Mover Regional Director regarding new Croton locations.
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*Mayor Pugh:* Swore in new EMS officers and presented certificates to outgoing officers. Led a moment of silence for former Board member Jesse Beller (served 1985-1991).
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