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Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in the Georgianna Grant Meeting Room at the Stanley Kellerhouse Municipal Building, Van Wyck Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520. 1. Mayor Pugh called the regular meeting to order at 7:00pm and led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the 2024 Top Responders in the Croton on Hudson Fire Department. 3. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS Trustee Simon made a motion to approve the following Fiscal Year Vouchers, Claims numbered 26002604-26002918. The Motion was seconded by Trustee Nicholson and approved with a 5-0 Vote. $473,070.47 Water Fund $56,902.40 Sewer Fund $7,015.76 Capital Fund $640,143.05 Trust Fund $8,500.00 4. LWRP Consistency Review for the application of epoxy and preformed pavement markings over existing markings, and re-marking and re-applying long line pavement markings to restore marking visibility on various state highways in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. Policy DEVELOPMENT POLICIES Applicable Yes/No Consistent Yes/No Applicable Yes/No Consistent Yes/No Comments Restore, revitalize, and redevelop deteriorated and underutilized waterfront areas for commercial, industrial, cultural, recreational and other compatible uses. No 1A Encourage integrated development of Village property to assure fulfillment of requirements relating to parking and accessory uses of Metro-North train station, while facilitating public access to the bay area and recreational use. No 1B Encourage restoration of deteriorating structures related to railroad use and No Mayor Pugh Trustee Simon Village Manager Bryan Healy Trustee Nicholson Village Attorney Joshua Subin Trustee Politi Village Treasurer Genette Toone Trustee Slippen Village Board of Trustees October 29, 2025 assure appropriate maintenance and screening to reduce visual impact. 1C Encourage the appropriate re-use of the old sewage treatment plant site at the intersection of Route 9A and Municipal Place. No Facilitate the siting of water dependent uses and facilities on or adjacent to coastal waters. No 2A Encourage water-enhanced commercial uses where such uses complement water dependent uses and do not result in displacement of such uses. No Further develop the State’s existing major ports of Albany, Buffalo, New York, Ogdensburg and Oswego as centers of commerce and industry, and encourage the siting, in these port areas, including those under the jurisdiction of State public authorities, of land use and development which is essential to, or in support of, waterborne transportation of cargo and people. No Strengthen the economic base of smaller harbor areas by encouraging the development and enhancement of those traditional uses and activities which have provided such areas with their unique maritime identity. No Encourage the location of development in areas where public services and facilities essential to such development are adequate. No 5A When feasible, development within the Village should be directed within the current service area of existing water and sewer facilities or in close proximity to areas where distribution lines currently exist. No Expedite permit procedures in order to facilitate the siting of development activities at suitable locations No 6A To expedite permit procedures, the Village shall coordinate all relevant local laws into a development package for applicants and/or make all local laws available to applicants proposing development activities. No FISH & WILDLIFE POLICIES Significant coastal fish and wildlife habitats will be protected, preserved, and, where practical, restored so as to maintain their viability as habitats. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 7A The quality of the Croton River and Bay Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat and Haverstraw Bay Significant Fish and Wildlife Habitat shall be protected Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred Village Board of Trustees October 29, 2025 and improved for conservation, economic, aesthetic, recreational, and other public uses and values. Its resources shall be protected from the threat of pollution, misuse, and mismanagement. 7B Materials that can degrade water quality and degrade or destroy the ecological system of the Croton River and Bay Significant Fish and Wildlife Habitat and the Haverstraw Bay Significant Fish and Wildlife Habitat shall not be disposed of or allowed to drain in, or on land within, the area of influence in the significant fish and wildlife habitats. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 7C Storage of materials that can degrade water quality and degrade or destroy the ecological system of the Croton River and Bay Significant Fish and Wildlife Habitat or Haverstraw Bay Significant Fish and Wildlife Habitat shall not be permitted within the area of influence of the habitat unless best available technology is used to prevent adverse impacts to the habitat. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 7D Restoration of degraded ecological elements of the Croton River and Bay and Haverstraw Bay Significant Fish and Wildlife Habitats and shorelands shall be included in any programs for cleanup of any adjacent toxic and hazardous waste site Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 7E Runoff from public and private parking lots and from storm sewer overflows shall be effectively managed so as to prevent oil, grease, and other contaminants from polluting surface and ground water and impact to the significant fish and wildlife habitats. No 7F Construction activity of any kind must not cause a measurable increase in erosion or flooding at the site of such activity, or impact other locations. activity in the Croton River and Hudson River spawning areas shall be timed so that spawning of anadromous fish species and shellfish will not be adversely affected. Np 7G Construction activity of any kind must not cause significant degradation of water quality or impact identified significant fish and wildlife habitats. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 7H Habitat-related policies identified in the Indian Brook-Croton Gorge Watershed Conservation Action Plan will be considered in actions proposed for these areas (see Appendix C). No Protect fish and wildlife resources in the coastal area from the introduction of hazardous waste and other pollutants Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred Village Board of Trustees October 29, 2025 which bio-accumulate in the food chain, or which cause significant sub-lethal or lethal effects on those resources. Expand recreational use of fish and wildlife resources in coastal areas by increasing access to existing resources, supplementing existing stocks, and developing new. No 9A Ensure continued recreational use and public access to the rivers through Village owned land adjacent to the railroad parking lot, at Croton Point Park, at Senasqua and Croton Landing Parks, along the Croton River, and at the Croton Yacht Club. Efforts should be made to increase opportunities for public access and enjoyment in these areas. No 9B Encourage passive recreational enjoyment of the wildlife in the designated significant fish and wildlife habitats, on the Audubon Society sanctuaries, Jane Lytle Arboretum, Gouveia Park and on other public or private lands within the Village where wildlife habitats are located, as well as the protection of such resources. No Further develop commercial finfish, shellfish and crustacean resources in the coastal area by encouraging the construction of new, or improvement of existing onshore commercial fishing facilities, increasing marketing of the State's seafood products, maintaining adequate stocks and expanding aquaculture facilities. No FLOODING & EROSION POLICIES Buildings and other structures will be sited in the coastal area so as to minimize damage to property and the endangering of human lives caused by flooding and erosion. No Activities or development in the coastal area will be undertaken so as to minimize damage to natural resources and property from flooding and erosion by protecting natural protective features including beaches, dunes, barrier islands and bluffs. No 12A Every effort should be made to protect Croton Point, a natural protective barrier to Croton Bay from activities or development that would increase erosion of or flooding of the point. No The construction or reconstruction of erosion protection structures shall be undertaken only if they have a reasonable probability of controlling erosion for at least thirty years as demonstrated in design and No Village Board of Trustees October 29, 2025 construction standards and/or assured maintenance or replacement programs. protection structures, shall be undertaken so that there will be no measurable increase in erosion or flooding at the site of such activities or development, or at other locations. No Mining, excavation or dredging in coastal waters shall not significantly interfere with the natural coastal processes which supply beach materials to land adjacent to such waters and shall be undertaken in a manner which will not cause an increase in erosion of such land. No Public funds shall only be used for erosion protective structures where necessary to protect human life, and new development which requires a location within or adjacent to an erosion hazard area to be able to function, or existing development; and only where the public benefits outweigh the long term monetary and other costs including the potential for increasing erosion and adverse effects on natural protective features. No Non-structural measures to minimize damage to natural resources and property from flooding and erosion shall be used whenever possible. No 17A Efforts to control erosion along the rivers and on the steep slopes inland shall be of a non-structural nature, wherever possible, to minimize the visual impact of structural measures. No To safeguard the vital economic, social and environmental interests of the State and of its citizens, proposed major actions in the coastal area must give full consideration to those interests, and to the safeguards which the State has established to protect valuable coastal resource areas No PUBLIC ACCESS POLICIES Protect, maintain, and increase the level and types of access to public water- related recreation resources and facilities No 19A Encourage the linkage of open space from upland areas to and along the Hudson and Croton Rivers in the form of a trail or walkway system. No 19B Increase public access to areas that offer physical and visual connections to the Hudson River or Croton River and Bay. No 19C Encourage the improvement of public transportation, when feasible, where water No Village Board of Trustees October 29, 2025 dependent and water-enhanced recreation activities are located. 19D Improve and maintain access to Croton River and Bay at the Village-owned Echo Canoe Launch south of the Village parking lots at the Croton-Harmon Station No Access to the publicly owned foreshore and to lands immediately adjacent to the foreshore or the water's edge that are publicly owned shall be provided and it should be provided in a manner compatible with adjoining uses. 19 Protect, maintain, and increase the level and types of access to public water-related recreation resources and facilities. No Water dependent and water enhanced recreation will be encouraged and facilitated and will be given priority over non-water related uses along the coast. No 21A Boating and fishing activities should be encouraged provided that they do not restrict other water-related recreational opportunities and are undertaken in a manner compatible with existing water- dependent uses. No Development when located adjacent to the shore will provide for water-related recreation whenever such use is compatible with reasonably anticipated demand for such activities and is compatible with the primary purpose of the development. No HISTORIC AND SCENIC QUALITY POLICIES Protect, enhance and restore structures, districts, areas or sites that are of significance in the history, architecture, archaeology or culture of the State, its communities, or the Nation. No Prevent impairment of scenic resources of statewide significance. (The nearest scenic area of statewide significance (SASS) is the Bear Mountain Park subunit of the Hudson Highlands SASS which is north of the Village) No Protect, restore or enhance natural and man-made resources which are not identified as being of statewide significance, but which contribute to the overall scenic quality of the coastal area. No 25A Establish and protect identified public viewsheds of the Hudson River, including but not limited to the public views of the Hudson River from the western shoreline No Village Board of Trustees October 29, 2025 of the Village, and of the Croton River and Gorge. No Conserve and protect agricultural lands in the State’s coastal area. No Decisions on the siting and construction of major energy facilities in the coastal area will be based on public energy needs, compatibility of such facilities with the environment, and the facility's need for a shorefront location. No Ice management practices shall not interfere with the production of hydroelectric power, damage significant coastal fish and wildlife and their habitats, or increase shoreline erosion or flooding.. No The development of offshore uses and resources, including renewable energy resources, shall accommodate New York’s long-standing ocean and Great Lakes industries, such as commercial and recreational fishing and maritime commerce, and the ecological functions of habitats important to New York. No WATER AND AIR RESOURCES POLICIES Municipal, industrial, and commercial discharge of pollutants, including but not limited to, toxic and hazardous substances, into coastal waters will conform to State and National water quality standards. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 30A Existing rail services and transportation- related facilities shall not dispose of any regulated materials in coastal waters until all such regulated materials have been tested by the State for conformance with water quality standards. No State coastal area policies and management objectives of approved local waterfront revitalization programs will be considered while reviewing coastal water classifications and while modifying water quality standards; however, those waters already overburdened with contaminants will be recognized as being a development constraint. No Encourage the use of alternative or innovative sanitary waste systems in small communities where the costs of conventional facilities are unreasonably high, given the size of the existing tax base of these communities. No Best Management Practices will be used to ensure the control of stormwater runoff and combined sewer overflows draining into coastal waters. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred Village Board of Trustees October 29, 2025 33A The flow of stormwater discharge shall be controlled to limit the flow of pollutants from street, and parking areas, etc. directly into the rivers and water bodies. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred Discharge of waste materials into coastal waters from vessels subject to State jurisdiction will be limited so as to protect significant fish and wildlife habitats, recreational areas and water supply areas.. No 34A Moored structures or marine vessels shall not discharge ballast water or other releases into the waterway. No Dredging and filling in coastal waters and disposal of dredged material will be undertaken in a manner that meets existing State permit requirements, and protects significant fish and wildlife habitats, scenic resources, natural protective features, important agricultural lands, and wetlands. No Activities related to the shipment and storage of petroleum and other hazardous materials will be conducted in a manner that will prevent or at least minimize spills into coastal waters; all practicable efforts will be undertaken to expedite the cleanup of such discharges; and restitution for damages will be required when these spills occur. No Best management practices will be utilized to minimize the non-point discharge of excess nutrients, organics and eroded soils into coastal waters. No 37A Control of the development of hilltops and steep slopes should be exerted in order to prevent erosion and minimize runoff and flooding from new construction. No The quality and quantity of surface water and ground water supplies will be conserved and protected, particularly where such waters constitute the primary or sole source of water supply. No The transport, storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste, particularly hazardous waste, within coastal areas will be conducted in such a manner so as to protect groundwater and surface water supplies, significant fish and wildlife habitats, recreation areas, important agricultural lands and scenic resources. No Effluent discharged from major steam electric generating and industrial facilities into coastal waters will not be unduly injurious to fish and wildlife and shall conform to State water quality standards.. No Village Board of Trustees October 29, 2025 Land use or development in the coastal area will not cause national or State air quality standards to be violated. No Coastal management policies will be considered if the State reclassifies land areas pursuant to the prevention of significant deterioration regulations of the Federal Clean Air Act. No Land use or development in the coastal area must not cause the generation of significant amounts of acid rain precursors: nitrates and sulfates. No WETLAND POLICY Preserve and protect tidal and freshwater wetlands and preserve the benefits derived from these areas. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 44A Wetlands, water bodies and watercourses shall be protected by preventing damage from erosion or siltation, minimizing disturbance, preserving natural habitats and protecting against flood and pollution. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred Resolution #244-2025 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE NICHOLSON, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 5-0 vote. WHEREAS, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson has adopted a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) to guide the use of its waterfront and adjacent areas in a manner consistent with sound waterfront planning and environmental protection principles; and WHEREAS, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson has received a referral for review of the New York State Department of Transportation’s proposed projects involving federal funding for the application of epoxy and preformed pavement markings over existing markings, and re-marking and re-applying long line pavement markings to restore marking visibility on various state highways; and WHEREAS, on October 14, 2025, the Village’s Waterfront Advisory Committee (WAC) reviewed the proposed project for consistency with the policies of the LWRP; and WHEREAS, the WAC has evaluated the Coastal Assessment Form and the policies of the LWRP and determined that the following policies are relevant to the proposed project: October 29, 2025 Policy 7: Significant coastal fish and wildlife habitats will be protected, preserved, and, where practical, restored so as to maintain their viability as habitats. Policy 7A: The quality of the Croton River and Bay Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat and Haverstraw Bay Significant Fish and Wildlife Habitat shall be protected and improved for conservation, economic, aesthetic, recreational, and other public uses and values. Its resources shall be protected from the threat of pollution, misuse, and mismanagement. Policy 7B: Materials that can degrade water quality and degrade or destroy the ecological system of the Croton River and Bay Significant Fish and Wildlife Habitat and the Haverstraw Bay Significant Fish and Wildlife Habitat shall not be disposed of or allowed to drain in, or on land within, the area of influence in the significant fish and wildlife habitats. Policy 7C: Storage of materials that can degrade water quality and degrade or destroy the ecological system of the Croton River and Bay Significant Fish and Wildlife Habitat or Haverstraw Bay Significant Fish and Wildlife Habitat shall not be permitted within the area of influence of the habitat unless best available technology is used to prevent adverse impacts to the habitat. Policy 7D: Restoration of degraded ecological elements of the Croton River and Bay and Haverstraw Bay Significant Fish and Wildlife Habitats and shorelands shall be included in any programs for cleanup of any adjacent toxic and hazardous waste sites. Policy 7G: Construction activity of any kind must not cause significant degradation of water quality or impact identified significant fish and wildlife habitats. Policy 8: Protect fish and wildlife resources in the coastal area from the introduction of hazardous wastes and other pollutants which bio-accumulate in the food chain, or which cause significant sub-lethal or lethal effect on those resources. Policy 30: Ensuring that municipal, industrial, and commercial discharges of pollutants into coastal waters conform to state and national water quality standards. Policy 33: Implementing Best Management Practices to control stormwater runoff and combined sewer overflows. Policy 33A: The flow of stormwater discharge shall be controlled to limit the flow of pollutants from street and parking areas, etc. directly into the river and water bodies. October 29, 2025 Policy 44: Preserve and protect tidal and freshwater wetlands and preserve the benefits derived from these areas. Policy 44A: Wetlands, water bodies and watercourses shall be protected by preventing damage from erosion or siltation, minimizing disturbance, preserving natural habitats and protecting against flood and pollution. WHEREAS, the WAC has found that the specifications for the proposed work are protective of the environment and that the project will extend the life of the infrastructure in a manner consistent with the LWRP, and WHEREAS, the WAC has issued its recommendation of consistency with the LWRP, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Village Board of Trustees hereby declares the proposed projects, the application of epoxy and preformed pavement markings over existing markings, and re-marking and re-applying long line pavement markings to restore marking visibility on various state highways, to be consistent with the Village’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. 5. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS SUBMITTED BY EMAIL - None. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDA ITEMS Ed Riely, 110 Truesdale Drive, Croton on Hudson, stated that he would have liked to have seen better awards given to the top volunteer fire department responders, does not approve Recreation Fees on single family homes, objects to what he considers liberal representation on some of our committees and would like to see some balance, and believes that the selection of banners should be open to a wider variety of people. 7. CONSENT AGENDA: On Motion by Trustee Simon and seconded by Trustee Politi the Board approved the Consent Agenda. Motion was approved with a 5-0 Vote. 1. Membership Changes in the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. 10/f548939c69abac35b6b103b08d8658d8391f8a55.pdf Village Board of Trustees October 29, 2025 2. Memo from the Planning Board regarding Recreation Fees for Accessory Dwelling Units. 10/afec28f5eeb82d563234cc92a09f041f2490a810.pdf 3. Notice from Lucky D Thai 13 LLC, 49 North Riverside Avenue, Croton on Hudson, of their intent to apply for a Liquor License through the New York State Liquor Authority. Trustee Simon welcomed Lucky D Thai to Croton. 10/b87ac8684d280c07524f28f9b2dd5c821df73d4f.pdf 4. Flyer from Fox Eklof American Legion Post 505 announcing the annual Veterans Day Ceremony to be held on November 11, 2025. 10/3681947edc722e1b92e202197e2dd1e2b9e6b707.pdf 5. Letter from the Arts & Humanities Advisory Council regarding the expansion of the Croton Artists banner program. 10/177792929c364303b8081136a006f9817bf46938.pdf Trustee Slippen advised that the committee worked hard on the banners and looks forward to working with the committee on some of the suggestions in their memo. Resolution #245-2025 - On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE POLITI, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 5-0 vote. WHEREAS, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson Board of Trustees adopted Local Law No. 15 of 2021 to implement a residential parking permit system along portions of Hastings and Young avenues; and Village Board of Trustees October 29, 2025 WHEREAS, the Village Manager conducted a survey of the remaining blocks of Young and Hastings avenues in September 2025 to determine if the parking permit system should be expanded; and WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees reviewed the results of the survey at a work session held on October 15, 2025; and WHEREAS, a majority of residents on all blocks between Crest Street and Devon Avenue supported the expansion of the parking permit system; and WHEREAS, Local Law Introductory No. 16 of 2025 has been drafted to expand the residential parking permit system to include all of Hastings and Young avenues between Crest Street and Devon Avenue, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Village Board of Trustees hereby schedules a Public Hearing to be held on November 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Georgianna Grant Meeting Room of the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building to consider the adoption of Local Law Introductory No. 16 of 2025 to update Chapter 215, Vehicle and Traffic, of the Village Code to expand the residential parking permit system along Hastings and Young avenues. Resolution #246-2025 - On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE POLITI, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 5-0 vote. WHEREAS, Westchester County operates a firing range at the county police academy located in Valhalla, New York; and WHEREAS, the County permits municipal police agencies to send their public safety employees for firearms training purposes; and WHEREAS, the County has provided an inter-municipal agreement which authorizes the use of such facility at the cost of $630 per visit for the period ending July 31, 2030, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to execute an inter-municipal agreement with Westchester County for the use of the county firing range for firearms training purposes at the cost of $630 per visit for the period ending July 31, 2030. October 29, 2025 Resolution #247-2025 - On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE POLITI, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 5-0 vote. WHEREAS, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson Police Department would like to continue participating in Westchester County’s STOP DWI Patrol Project; and WHEREAS, this program is an overtime, added, patrol effort to enforce the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws against intoxicated and impaired driving (DWI/DWAI) in Westchester County; and WHEREAS, the municipality may seek reimbursement from the County for an amount not to exceed $8,400, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Village Manager is authorized to sign the STOP DWI Patrol Project intermunicipal agreement with Westchester County commencing January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2030. Resolution #248-2025 - On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE POLITI, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 5-0 vote. WHEREAS, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson provides snow and ice removal services on certain New York State-owned roads in the Village, including Route 9A (North Riverside Avenue/Albany Post Road) and Route 129 (Maple Street); and WHEREAS, on February 26, 2025, the Village Board adopted Resolution 35-2025 to execute an agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to cover the period beginning July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029; and WHEREAS, a supplemental agreement for the 2025-2026 winter season has been provided to account for increased costs in labor, materials, and equipment, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to sign the Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the 2024-2029 Municipal Snow and Ice Agreement with the NYSDOT. October 29, 2025 Resolution #249-2025 - On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE POLITI, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 5-0 vote. WHEREAS, the Volunteer Fire Department Service Award Program was approved by referendum in 2003; and WHEREAS, Penflex, Inc. provides actuarial and administrative services necessary to administer this program; and WHEREAS, the Village has received the annual Service Fee Agreement from Penflex for the period November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2026, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to sign the 2025-2026 Volunteer Fire Department Service Fee Agreement in the estimated amount of $8,700, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funding for this agreement has been allocated in the Fire Department - Contractual budget line A3410.4000. Resolution #250-2025 - On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE POLITI, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 5-0 vote. WHEREAS, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson bills quarterly for water based on usage; and WHEREAS, the water meters that transmit usage data to the Water Department are reaching their end of life; and WHEREAS, dozens of meters did not transmit data during the last billing cycle, requiring estimated bills to be generated for these properties; and WHEREAS, the Water Department is in the process of replacing the meters as quickly as possible; and WHEREAS, the cost of the replacement meters was not fully funded in the 2025-2026 Water Fund budget, Village Board of Trustees October 29, 2025 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Village Board hereby authorizes the Village Treasurer to transfer $20,000 from the Water Contingency Account F1990.4000 to the following account: F8320.4000 (Water Supply – Contractual). Resolution #251-2025 - On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE POLITI, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 5-0 vote. WHEREAS, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson owns and maintains two ambulances for Croton EMS; and WHEREAS, Ambulance 55B2 recently had a failure of the diesel particulate filter, which was not covered under warranty; and WHEREAS, the cost of repairs has depleted the vehicle repair line in the EMS budget account, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Village Board hereby authorizes the Village Treasurer to transfer $10,000 from Contingency Account A1990.4000 to the following account: A4540.4710 (Ambulance – Vehicle Repairs). Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 8, 2025, was made by Trustee Simon. The motion was seconded by Trustee Politi and approved with a 5-0 vote. Motion to approve the minutes of the Executive Session held on October 8, 2025, was made by Trustee Simon. The motion was seconded by Trustee Politi and approved with a 5-0 vote. Motion to approve the minutes of the Executive Session held on October 15, 2025, was made by Trustee Simon. The motion was seconded by Trustee Politi and approved with a 5-0 vote. 8. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #252-2025 Village Board of Trustees October 29, 2025 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE NICHOLSON, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 5-0 vote. Authorizing the implementation, and funding in the first instance 100% of the federal-aid eligible costs, of a transportation federal-aid project, and appropriating funds, therefore. WHEREAS, a Project for the Paving in Downtown Croton: Westchester County, Village of Croton-on-Hudson and Town of Cortlandt, PIN 8763.03 (the “Project") is eligible for funding under Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended, that calls for the apportionment of the costs such program to be borne at the ratio of 80% Federal funds and 20% non-federal funds, and WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson desires to advance the Project by making a commitment of 100% of the non-federal share of the costs of Construction and Construction Inspection. NOW THEREFORE the Village Board duly convened does hereby RESOLVE that the Village Board hereby approves the above subject project; and it is hereby further RESOLVED that the Village Board hereby authorizes the Village of Croton-on-Hudson to pay in the first instance 100% of the federal and non-federal share of the cost of Construction and Construction Inspection work for the Project or portions thereof, and it is further RESOLVED that the sum of $1,032,000 is hereby appropriated from capital account H5110.2106.24463 and made available to cover the cost of participation in the above phase of the Project, and it is further RESOLVED that in the event that full federal and non-federal share costs of the project exceeds the amount appropriated above, the Village Board shall convene as soon as possible to appropriate said excess amount immediately upon the notification by the Village Manager thereof, and it is further RESOLVED that the Village Manager of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson be and is hereby authorized to execute all necessary Agreements, certifications or reimbursement requests for Federal Aid and/or applicable Marchiselli Aid on behalf of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson with the New York State Department of Transportation in connection with the advancement or approval of the Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the municipality's first instance funding of project costs and permanent funding of the local share of federal-aid and Village Board of Trustees October 29, 2025 state-aid eligible Project costs and all Project costs within appropriations therefore that are not so eligible, and it is further RESOLVED that in addition to the Village Manager, the following municipal titles: Superintendent of Public Works, Village Engineer, Village Treasurer, and Village Clerk, are also hereby authorized to execute any necessary Agreements or certifications on behalf of the Municipality/Sponsor, with NYSDOT in connection with the advancement or approval of the project identified in the State/Local Agreement, and it is further RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Project, and it is further RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. Trustee Simon directed everyone to the project page on the Village’s web site for more information on the project. Village Manager Healy advised that this was money that was originally given to the Village approximately fifteen years ago when Congressman Hall was in office, former Village Manager King was instrumental in starting this process to get the funds re- appropriated and we are happy that we can put these funds to good use. Resolution #253-2025 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE NICHOLSON, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 5-0 vote. WHEREAS, Chapter 206, Telecommunications Towers, of the Village Code was adopted in 1998; and WHEREAS, cellular technology has changed significantly over the past 27 years; and WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees desires to adopt a revised Telecommunications Chapter of the Village Code; and WHEREAS, Cohen Law Group has provided a proposal in an amount not to exceed $3,750 to assist the Village in reviewing a draft local law to replace Chapter 206 of the Village Code, Village Board of Trustees October 29, 2025 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Village Board of Trustees hereby accepts the proposal from Cohen Law Group of Pittsburgh, PA, in an amount not to exceed $3,750, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to sign the engagement letter with Cohen Law Group. Resolution #254-2025 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE POLITI, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 5-0 vote. WHEREAS, in 2022, the Village Board of Trustees authorized General Code to conduct a complete review of the Village Code to identify archaic language, inconsistencies and recommended changes; and WHEREAS, General Code recommended that four chapters of the Village Code be reviewed by technical specialists; and WHEREAS, these chapters were identified as Chapter 113, Electrical; Chapter 175, Plumbing; Chapter 191, Sewers; and Chapter 223, Water; and WHEREAS, LaBella Associates, D.P.C., of White Plains, New York, has submitted a proposal and agreement for their review of these chapters of the Village Code in the not-to-exceed amount of $6,950, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Manager to execute the agreement with LaBella Associates, D.P.C., for services related to the review of the aforementioned chapters of the Village Code in the not to exceed amount of $6,950. Resolution #255-2025 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE NICHOLSON, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 5-0 vote. WHEREAS, the Lorraine Hansberry Coalition (LHC) was established in 2021 as a sub- committee of the IDEA Advisory Committee; and Village Board of Trustees October 29, 2025 WHEREAS, the coalition serves to celebrate the life of playwright, author and activist Lorraine Hansberry, who lived just outside the Village boundaries in the 1960s and is buried at Bethel Cemetery; and WHEREAS, Westchester County has provided an inter-municipal agreement to support the programs and activities of the LHC in the amount of $5,000, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to execute an inter-municipal agreement with Westchester County related to funding for the Lorraine Hansberry Coalition in the amount of $5,000; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Village Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following budget amendment upon receipt of the county funding: A8040.4000 Human Rights – Contractual $5,000 GENERAL REVENUES Increase A1000.2362 Cultural Services – Other Gov’ts $5,000 DISCUSSION: Trustee Nicholson gave an overview of the celebrations that were held on October 4th and 5th, for more information on those celebrations, you may log onto their website. https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/idea-advisory-committee/pages/lorraine- hansberry-coalition 9. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS: Ed Riely, 110 Truesdale Drive, Croton on Hudson, addressed the boycott of CVS for their promotion of abortion drugs, encouraged everyone to come out to vote on the upcoming local election and believes that local elections should be held in March and advised that the IDEA Committee has not held zoom meetings. David Lowell, 52 Farrington Road, Croton on Hudson, submitted a written comment requesting that the Village implement a permanent ban on gas- powered leaf blowers. To read the full comment, you may click on the following: October 29, 2025 https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2025- 10/4402aaf14c0c4a283317dbae818687e00bd3e322.pdf 10. REPORTS: Trustee Slippen asked that since SNAP benefits will end this Saturday, the Village post organizations that are available to assist residents on our website indicating locations where people can get food assistance, and encouraged everyone to be aware of the Proposition on the back of their ballot, the ballot is available at Village Hall, for information on the Proposition, you may log onto the following: https://elections.ny.gov/2025-statewide-ballot-proposal Village Manager Healy advised that Sample Ballots are available at Village Hall, as well as on our Facebook page and website. Trustee Nicholson thanked the Recreation and DPW Departments for their hard work on the many recent fall events. Trustee Simon advised that on October 20th he attended a meeting with the Westchester County Board of Legislators supporting the proposed funding for the Brook Street drainage projects, October 11th Hispanic Heritage celebrations were held, October 18 the HEART Committee held a Health Fair and honored Dr. Books, Dr. Hill, Dr. Semisa, Dr. Vogel, Croton Animal Hospital and Croton Veterinary Clinic, on October 25 the annual Goblin and Dog Parades were held, thanked everyone who participated in the Oct 19 Harry Chapin Run Against Hunger event, the Association of Businesses will be holding a meeting on Monday, November 17th with all businesses in Croton, on October 7th, Congressman George Latimer invited Croton to sit in on his monthly call where he discussed upcoming grants and the effects of the government shut down, attended the Fire Council meeting last night, participated in a gathering with Mothers out Front supporting the repeal of the “One Hundred Foot Rule” (for more information you may log onto the following: https://www.albanylaw.edu/government-law-center/100-foot-rule, the Rotary will be holding their Thanksgiving Turkey Trott at Spencer Field, all monies collected will go to the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, and a bike skills class will be held on November 22nd from 10:00 to 1:30pm at Village Hall. October 29, 2025 Mayor Pugh thanked the Heart Committee for putting together the Health Fair, as well as their preventative health education work and for providing information to everyone and thanked Karen Vogel on a successful Gobin Walk Village Manager Healy advised that Seasonal Parking Permits are on sale now, permits will be required after Nov 1, leaf pick-up will start next week, early voting continues at Village Hall and information can be found on the Village’s website, advised that the Westchester County Board of Legislators approved the advanced funding for the Brook Street drainage project and directed everyone to the village’s project page for more information. There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion to close the meeting and enter into an Executive Session to discuss matters of personnel involving specific individuals was made by Trustee Simon. Motion was seconded by Trustee Nicholson and approved with a 5-0 vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:02pm.