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Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in the Georgianna Grant Meeting Room at the Stanley Kellerhouse Municipal Building, Van Wyck Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520. The following officials were absent: 1. Mayor Pugh called the regular meeting to order at 7:00pm and led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustee Simon made a motion to approve the following Fiscal Year Vouchers, Claims numbered 26004416-26004748. The Motion was seconded by Trustee Nicholson and approved with a 4-0 Vote. $501,287.24 Water Fund $45,448.11 Sewer Fund $4,950.89 Capital Fund $192,094.38 Trust Fund $1,330.00 3. PRESENTATION OF THE KEY TO THE VILLAGE TO ELTON ROBINSON IN RECOGNTION OF HIS ARTISTRY IN CREATING THE VILLAGE OF CROTON ON HUDSON’S LOGO. To view the entire presentation, you may log onto https://play.champds.com/crotononhudsonny/event/1130-00.01.30. 4. PUBLIC HEARING On motion of Trustee Simon and seconded by Trustee Nicholson the Board of Trustees opened a Public Hearing to hear comments on Local Law Introductory No. 4 of 2026 to add an occupancy tax to hotels and motels. Motion was approved with a 4-0 vote. Village Manager Healy stated that the Village had not taken advantage of this law previously because Croton does not have any operating hotels or motels but the recent change in the law allows a tax to be collected on short-term rentals and it made sense for Croton to request this legislation. Village Mayor Pugh Trustee Simon Village Manager Bryan Healy Trustee Nicholson Village Attorney Joshua Subin Trustee Slippen Village Treasurer Genette Toone Village Board of Trustees February 18, 2026 Manager Healy stated that the State approved it and the Board is now taking the action in adopting its own law to institute this program which will begin on April 1st. There being no comments to come before the Board, a motion to close the Public Hearing was made by Trustee Simon. Motion was seconded by Trustee Nicholson and approved with a 4-0 vote. Resolution #30-2026 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 4-0 vote. WHEREAS in 2025, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson Board of Trustees requested home rule legislation to enact an occupancy tax on hotel and motel rooms, and WHEREAS this tax, which is statutorily set at 3%, would also be levied upon short- term rentals within the Village, and WHEREAS Governor Kathy Hochul signed the legislation requested by the Village into law on October 16, 2025, and WHEREAS the home rule legislation was discussed at a work session held on December 3, 2025, and WHEREAS Local Law Introductory No. 4 of 2026 has been drafted for such purposes, and WHEREAS a Public Hearing was opened and closed on February 18, 2026, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby adopts Local Law Introductory No. 4 of 2026 to amend Chapter 204, Taxation, of the Village Code to enact an occupancy tax on hotel and motel rooms, which upon adoption will become Local Law No. 4 of 2026. Village Manager Healy stated that the law as it is written puts this on the short-term rental owners to remit on a quarterly basis the tax amounts. Village Manager Healy stated that there are also enforcement mechanisms in the law that he will be reviewing. February 18, 2026 5. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS SUBMITTED BY EMAIL - None 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: Christine O’Conner, 64 Grand Street, Croton on Hudson, spoke in support of adding Lorraine Hansberry’s name to the street sign on Cleveland Drive near the Library. Jordy Bell, Lower North Highland Place, Croton on Hudson, stated that in honor of all her accomplishments it is appropriate that we honor Lorraine Hansberry by adding her name to the Cleveland Drive street sign. Ed Riely, 110 Truesdale Drive, Croton on Hudson, asked for an explanation of the labor services resolutions on the agenda this evening. Mr. Riely stated that he supports honoring Lorriane Hansberry, her play Raisin in the Sun was a great play and she should be honored with a historical sign as well. To hear more of Mr. Riely’s comments, you may log onto https://play.champds.com/crotononhudsonny/event 1130 -00.15.45) 7. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER: Village Manager Healy explained that the costs for labor has increased substantially in recent years, and because there is a bidding threshold of $35,000 in New York State, the Village is being pre-emptive in bidding this work out now so that we can have someone on contract should we need these services. Village Manager Healy congratulated Andrew Racioppo who has been promoted to Motor Equipment Operator, reminded everyone that we are still soliciting responses to our Budget Priority survey, advised that he has been in contact with the firm handling the Village Court study and has asked for the updates the Board requested, a Gouveia Park meeting will be held on March 2nd at 7pm and they will be sending out the zoom link to residents. 8. CONSENT AGENDA: On Motion by Trustee Simon and seconded by Trustee Nicholson the Board approved the Consent Agenda. Motion was approved with a 4-0 Vote. Trustee Nicholson stated that as per the request from the Lorraine Hansberry Coalition, she believes the Committee has met all the necessary requirements as per the Village’s new naming sign policy and while we can reach out to our Village Board of Trustees February 18, 2026 committees for suggestions where the sign should be placed, it is up to the Board of Trustees to decide the location. Resolution On motion by Trustee Nicholson and seconded by Trustee Slippen the Board of Trustees approved the request from the Lorraine Hansberry Coalition that a portion of Cleveland Drive between Old Post Road South and Gerstein Street be co-named Lorraine Hansberry Place. Motion approved with a 4-0 vote. Trustee Simon emphasized that we are not changing any street names, we are just adding a marker above the street sign. Trustee Nicholson stated that the letter from the coalition states very well the cultural importance Lorraine Hasberry had in Croton, and she supports the idea of having a historical marker as well. 1. Memorandum from the New York State Department of State requesting a consistency review under the Village's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program for the Half Moon Bay Bridge Reconstruction Project. https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026- 02/3421e817309256da04adef54e1a03a2d3f2b1756.pdf 2. Letter from the New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation announcing the award of a grant in the amount of $3,500 for firefighting supplies for the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026- 02/39bb32e90000444702fad06eaa403f54d9611478.pdf 3. Letter from the Lorraine Hansberry Coalition requesting an honorary street renaming of Cleveland Drive from Old Post Road South to Gerstein Street in honor of Lorraine Hansberry. https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026- 02/e5ac915650aabf5530b6bb155f3f8e8f04b85ee5.pdf 4. Email from Brian Godleski of Croton Little League requesting permission to host the opening day parade on April 11, 2026 Village Board of Trustees February 18, 2026 https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026- 02/0bd5a62c31721e65ef55a374b3a97bb8bbc8a5c1.pdf 5. Email from Seaver Wang, President of the Rotary Club of Croton-on- Hudson, requesting permission to use the Croton-Harmon Train Station parking lot on September 27, 2026, for the annual car show. https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026- 02/100643392c73219931ccd54afe2844c3c796ed41.pdf b. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #31-2026 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 4-0 vote. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Village Board of Trustees hereby undertakes the following actions: 1. Referring the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program consistency review for the Half Moon Bay Bridge reconstruction project to the Waterfront Advisory Committee. 2. Authorizing the use of the Croton-Harmon Train Station parking lot on September 27, 2026, for the annual Rotary Club of Croton-on-Hudson car show, pending the receipt of a certificate of insurance. 3. Authorizing the Croton Little League to host a parade on the streets of the Village on April 11, 2026. 4. Approving the honorary street renaming request from the Lorraine Hansberry Coalition for the section of Cleveland Drive from Old Post Road South to Gerstein Street to be known as Lorraine Hansberry Way. 5. Filing for the record the grant award letter from the New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation for the fire department. Resolution #32-2026 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 4-0 vote. February 18, 2026 WHEREAS Local Law No. 3 of 2003 was approved at a regular Village Board Meeting held on October 7, 2003, and WHEREAS this Local Law called for the setting of Village fees through Board Resolutions, and WHEREAS the Village would like to update the summer camp fees for the upcoming season, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby amends the 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule as follows: Recreation Department Village Day Camp Village Resident Rates: Old New §122-4 Full Season ~ Sibling discount $965.00 $960.00 Non-Resident Rates: §122-4 Full Season ~ 1st child $1,160.00 $1,245.00 §122-4 Full Season ~ Sibling discount $1,120.00 $1,185.00 Tiny Tots - Half Day Village Resident Rates: §122-4 Full Season ~ 1st child $565.00 $570.00 Non-Resident Rates: §122-4 Full Season ~ 1st child $670.00 $745.00 §122-4 Full Season ~ Sibling discount $635.00 $715.00 Resolution #33-2026 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 4-0 vote. WHEREAS the Village Board of Trustees supports the development of affordable housing in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, and WHEREAS under the direction of the Village Board, the Village Manager has been studying the possibility of adding preferences for certain occupations for new affordable housing units to the Village Code, and WHEREAS data has been provided by the Pace Land Use Law Center and Housing Action Council that confirmed that the emergency services occupation and medical Village Board of Trustees February 18, 2026 services occupation in the nine-county region of New York City is sufficiently diverse to permit these preferences, and WHEREAS Local Law Introductory No. 5 of 2026 has been drafted for such purposes, and WHEREAS the Village has completed Part 1 of a Short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) and a Coastal Assessment Form (CAF), NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: (1) The Village Board hereby determines that the Proposed Action is an Unlisted Action. (2) The Village Board hereby declares itself to be the Lead Agency for SEQRA purposes in connection with the Proposed Action. (3) The Village Board hereby issues the EAF and CAF which it has before it in connection with the Proposed Action. (4) The Village Board hereby refers the Draft Law, the EAF and the CAF to the Village Planning Board for a recommendation back to the Village Board in accordance with Village Law. (5) The Village Board hereby refers the Draft Law, the EAF and the CAF to the Village Waterfront Advisory Committee for a recommendation back to the Village Board in accordance with Village Law. (6) The Village Board hereby refers the Draft Law, the EAF and the CAF to the Westchester County Planning Board for review in accordance with law. (7) The Village Board hereby directs Village staff to make any other circulations and notifications regarding the Proposed Action as may be required by law. Resolution #34-2026 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 4-0 vote. WHEREAS the STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign 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 Village Board of Trustees February 18, 2026 WHEREAS the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department wishes to participate in this program, and WHEREAS the Village may seek reimbursement from the County for costs related to this program, and WHEREAS the commencement date of this agreement is October 1, 2025, and terminates on September 30, 2026, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Manager to execute the STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign Program Inter-Municipal Agreement with Westchester County for the period between October 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026. Resolution #35-2026 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 4-0 vote. WHEREAS the Government Accounting Standards Board establishes a number of generally accepted accounting principles which state and local governments must adhere to, and WHEREAS one such standard, GASB 34, includes a requirement that local governments periodically conduct an inventory of physical assets, and WHEREAS the Village Treasurer has received a proposal from Kroll LLC of Morristown, New Jersey, for consulting services related to GASB 34 for the compiling of a fixed asset accounting ledger and an on-site inventory of physical assets for a total cost of $15,300, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Manager to accept the proposal from Kroll LLC in the amount of $15,300 for the aforementioned consulting services for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2026; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Village Treasurer is authorized to make the following interfund transfers in the General, Water and Sewer Funds: A1320.4000 Auditor-Contractual $11,475 Village Board of Trustees February 18, 2026 Decrease A1990.4000 Contingency $11,475 WATER EXPENSES Increase F1320.4000 Auditor-Contractual $2,754 Decrease F1990.4000 Contingency $2,754 SEWER EXPENSES Increase G1320.4000 Auditor-Contractual $1,071 Decrease G1990.4000 Contingency $1,071 Resolution #36-2026 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 4-0 vote. WHEREAS the Town of Cortlandt has presented an Inter-Municipal Agreement to the Village to allow the inclusion of the Village when advertising for bids, and WHEREAS the Village has utilized the Town’s purchasing services over the years by using Town bids to purchase supplies and materials, and WHEREAS the Village would like to extend this Inter-Municipal Agreement for another year, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to sign the Inter-Municipal Agreement with the Town of Cortlandt for purchasing services, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the term of this agreement shall be from January 1, 2026, until December 31, 2026. Resolution #37-2026 Village Board of Trustees February 18, 2026 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 4-0 vote. WHEREAS, the Town of Cortlandt has presented an Inter-Municipal Agreement to the Village to permit the sharing of equipment and vehicles among various municipalities; and WHEREAS the Village has shared or loaned equipment and vehicles over the years with the City of Peekskill, Towns of Cortlandt and Philipstown and Village of Buchanan, and WHEREAS such an agreement allows the Village to save on costs that would occur from the purchase and/or rental of equipment and vehicles, and WHEREAS the Village would like to extend this Inter-Municipal Agreement for another year, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to sign the Inter-Municipal Agreement with the Town of Cortlandt for shared equipment and vehicles, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the term of this agreement shall be from January 1, 2026, until December 31, 2026. Resolution #38-2026 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 4-0 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 Village Board of Trustees February 18, 2026 WHEREAS the cost of the replacement meters was not fully funded in the 2025-2026 Water Fund budget, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board hereby authorizes the Village Treasurer to transfer $28,000 from the Water Contingency Account F1990.4000 to the following account: F8320.4000 (Water Supply – Contractual). Resolution #39-2026 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 4-0 vote. WHEREAS the audit for the 2024-2025 fiscal year has been completed, and WHEREAS the auditing firm, PKF O’Connor Davies, and Village staff undertook additional duties related to the audit, which resulted in an additional cost, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Treasurer to make the following interfund transfers in the General, Water and Sewer Funds: A1325.1100 Treasurer–P/T Personnel $4,529.50 A1325.1200 Treasurer–Overtime $12,228.65 A1320.4000 Auditor-Contractual $9,000 Decrease A1990.4000 Contingency $9,000 GENERAL REVENUES Increase A1000.2401 Interest & Earnings $16,758.15 WATER EXPENSES Increase F1320.4000 Auditor-Contractual $2,500 Decrease F1990.4000 Contingency $2,500 Village Board of Trustees February 18, 2026 SEWER EXPENSES Increase G1320.4000 Auditor-Contractual $1,000 Decrease G1990.4000 Contingency $1,000 c. Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve the minutes of the Executive Session held on February 4, 2026, was made by Trustee Simon. The motion was seconded by Trustee Nicholson and approved with a 5-0 vote. Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 4, 2026, was made by Trustee Simon. The motion was seconded by Trustee Nicholson and approved with a 5-0 vote. 9. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #40-2026 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 3-0 vote (Trustee Slippen abstained). WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson (“the Village”) has owned a parcel located on the north side of Croton Point Avenue at its intersection with Veterans Plaza, also known as Tax Map Parcel 79.17-1-5 (“Lot A”) since the 1960s, and WHEREAS in 2023, the Village issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) from developers to purchase the property, and WHEREAS in 2024, the Village Board approved a resolution to move forward with WBP Development LLC (“the Developer”) as the proposed purchaser and developer of Lot A, and WHEREAS a condition of the RFP required the Developer to enter into a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) with the Building and Construction Trades Council of Westchester and Putnam Counties, and WHEREAS the PLA will cover the work funded by the Westchester County Housing Implementation Fund Program that is necessary to construct the approved 100-unit affordable housing development at Lot A (“the Project”), and Village Board of Trustees February 18, 2026 WHEREAS the Village and the Developer desire to provide for the efficient, safe, quality and timely completion of the Project in a manner designed to afford the lowest reasonable costs and the advancement of public policy objectives, and WHEREAS, this PLA will foster the achievement of these goals, inter alia, by: (1) Expediting the construction process and otherwise minimizing the disruption to the Project. (2) Avoiding the costly delays of potential strikes, slowdowns, and walkouts arising from work disputes and promoting labor harmony and peace for the duration of the Project. (3) Standardizing the terms and conditions governing the employment of labor on the Project. (4) Permitting flexibility in work scheduling where necessary at fair pay rates. (5) Permitting modifications to work rules and staffing requirements from those which otherwise might be obtained. (6) Providing comprehensive and standardized mechanisms for the settlement of work disputes, including those relating to jurisdiction. (7) Ensuring a reliable source of skilled and experienced labor, and WHEREAS the Village and the Developer desire to maximize Project safety conditions for both workers and the public, and WHEREAS the Village takes notice of prior local housing initiatives that experienced significant construction delays and financial impacts resulting from labor unrest and work stoppages, and WHEREAS the Village and the Developer recognize that certain local labor organizations have expressed a commitment to ensuring that this Project maintains a stable and uninterrupted work environment through the adoption of a PLA, thereby mitigating the risk of future picketing or jurisdictional disputes that have historically impacted regional development, and WHEREAS the Building and Construction Trades Council of Westchester and Putnam Counties has approved the PLA in its present form, Village Board of Trustees February 18, 2026 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson hereby determines that its interests are best met by requiring a project labor agreement, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on- Hudson hereby authorizes the Village Manager to execute the Project Labor Agreement for the development of Lot A, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on- Hudson hereby authorizes the Village Manager to take all other necessary actions to implement this resolution. Village Manager explained that as part of the RFP process we discussed in 2023, one of the requirements that was listed for the developer was to enter into a Project/Labor Agreement with the Building and Trades Council, when WBP was selected in 2024 the developer was aware of that requirement and they have been working with the Building and Trades Council to develop a workable document that satisfied everyone’s needs, this project agreement covers the public work aspect of the project such as the watermain extension that is going to run from Wayne Street down to Croton Point Avenue, as well as a new sewer line from the property up to South Riverside. Village Manager Healy advised that this work is being funded through Westchester County’s Housing Fund and the County will be paying for the work. Village Manager Healy emphasized that this is not a Village project and is not being funded by Village taxpayers and that this agreement only covers the public work aspect of the project not the general construction of the building. Trustee Simon stated that the RFP was the result of the hard work of our LOT A Task Force which oversaw the drafting of it and was very much in support of the public labor agreement. Resolution #41-2026 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 4-0 vote. WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson recently solicited sealed bids for trade labor services under Bid No. 22-2025, and Village Board of Trustees February 18, 2026 WHEREAS, this bid was broken down into the following categories, allowing vendors to individually bid on the categories applicable to them: general construction, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), masonry and roofing, and WHEREAS six bids were submitted by the deadline of January 22, 2026, and WHEREAS of the six bids received, one vendor submitted a proposal for the roofing portion of the bid, and WHEREAS the bid received was from Armor-Tite Construction Corp. of Port Chester, New York, in the amount of $45,350, and WHEREAS Frank Balbi, Superintendent of Public Works, has reviewed the bid and recommends moving forward with this bidder, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to award Bid No. 22-2025 for trade labor services (roofing) to Armor-Tite Construction Corp., of Port Chester, New York, in the amount of $45,350. Resolution #42-2026 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 4-0 vote. WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson recently solicited sealed bids for trade labor services under Bid No. 22-2025, and WHEREAS this bid was broken down into the following categories, allowing vendors to individually bid on the categories applicable to them: general construction, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), masonry and roofing, and WHEREAS six bids were submitted by the deadline of January 22, 2026, and WHEREAS of the six bids received, two vendors submitted proposals for the masonry portion of the bid, and WHEREAS the lowest bid received was from Construction Plus Services of Elmsford, New York, in the amount of $35,731.20, and Village Board of Trustees February 18, 2026 WHEREAS Frank Balbi, Superintendent of Public Works, has reviewed the bids and recommends moving forward with this bidder, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to award Bid No. 22-2025 for trade labor services (masonry) to Construction Plus Services, of Elmsford, New York, in the amount of $35,731.20. Resolution #43-2026 - tabled The following resolution was moved by TRUSTEE SIMON, and seconded by TRUSTEE SLIPPEN, but upon further discussion the Board agreed to table the resolution and continue discussions with the Chairs of the various committees at their March 18th work session. WHEREAS the Village Board of Trustees desire to have formal guidelines for the various advisory boards, committees and councils that it has established, and WHEREAS feedback has been received from the chairs of these various boards, committees and councils, which has been incorporated into these guidelines, and WHEREAS the Village Board of Trustees reviewed the final draft of these guidelines at a work session held on February 11, 2026, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby adopts the Board and Committee Guidelines as presented; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that individuals currently serving on more than one board, committee and/or council shall inform the Village Manager by May 31, 2026, on their decision. Trustee Nicholson suggested that we go through the recommendations that we received from our committee chairs and members at an upcoming work session. Trustee Slippen stated that she appreciates all the collaborative work that was done on this, but believes that some of the changes need more discussion with our committee chairs. Village Manager Healy stated that he supports having another conversation with the committee chairs and recommended discussing this at our March 18th work session. Resolution #44-2026 Village Board of Trustees February 18, 2026 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 4-0 vote. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A NEW YORK STATE DOT TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS ALONG CLEVELAND DRIVE WHEREAS to improve pedestrian safety, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson is looking to construct new sidewalks along Cleveland Drive, extending from the five-way intersection at Old Post Road South to the intersection of Cleveland Drive and Jacoby Street (the “Project”), and WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson is seeking funding under the New York State DOT “Transportation Alternatives Program”, and WHEREAS the cost estimate for the Project is currently under development and will be finalized as part of the full application submission, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton- on-Hudson hereby authorizes the Village Manager to take all necessary action to submit an application to the New York State DOT Transportation Alternatives Program to improve pedestrian safety along Cleveland Drive, and, upon determination of the final project cost, commits to providing the required twenty percent (20%) local match. Village Manager Healy stated that this is the second time we are submitting this grant and he will be soliciting letters of support from the community. 10.PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS: Ed Riely, 110 Truesdale Drive, Croton on Hudson, addressed an incident at Shoprite, objects to comments made by the IDEA Committee and fully supports retaining our Village Court. Susan Skrelja, 56 Truesdale Drive, Croton on Hudson, asked why Croton residents are subsidizing the WBP project, and she is not in favor of dissolving our courts. February 18, 2026 Additional Comments made by members of the public can be heard by logging onto the following: https://play.champds.com/crotononhudsonny/event/1130 – (Section 01.01.00). 11.REPORTS: Village Manager Healy emphasized that Village tax dollars are not funding the LOT A project, these are funds from Westchester County made available through their affordable housing programs, and at this time we do not have a definitive time when the groundbreaking will take place. Trustee Slippen stated that she is glad Teatown rescheduled Eaglefest because February 14th turned out to be an amazing day, and advised that the repair café is coming back and will be open for business on February 28th. Trustee Nicholson stated that the IDEA Committee is doing fantastic work, and thanked one of their members who has launched a campaign privately called “Love Lives Here” which is about how love and community exists in Croton, they are having an opening event on February 25th at the Black Cow, a Camp Expo hosted by Parent Resource Center will be held at CET on February 25th. Trustee Simon congratulated Elton Robinson on being the recipient of the key to the Village of Croton for designing Croton’s LOGO. Trustee Simon stated that this Friday there will be an unveiling of the HEART plaque that names individuals who have been recognized by the HEART Committee, the Westchester Municipal Officials Association Executive Committee met with Westchester County’s Assembly and Senate delegation to review our legislative priorities, last Saturday he attended the Fire Banquet where they honored outgoing Chief Dinkler and former Chief Karpoff, last night our Zoning Board met and held a hearing on the 52 Mount Airy project, had the opportunity to give the Mayor of Tarrytown and the Supervisor of Bedford a tour showcasing some of the things Croton is doing and recognized the passing of former Congressman Richard L. Ottinger on February 16th, (link to his obituary https://www.legacy.com/legacy/richard-ottinger). Mayor Pugh congratulated Eva Thaddeus on her completion of her first meeting as Chair of the Conservation Advisory Council. On motion by Trustee Simon and seconded by Trustee Nicholson the Board approved the following Mayoral appointments. Motion was approved with a 4- 0 vote. February 18, 2026 Ken Sargeant Vice Chair of the Arts & Humanities Advisory Council December 2026 Susan Skrelja Police Advisory Committee December 2026 Frank Pusatere Police Advisory Committee December 2027 Patrick Turner Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate December 2026 Karen Pecora HEART Committee December 2026 There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion to close the meeting and enter into an Executive Session to consider a request from the Village Manager to discuss a matter considering information about a current or future investigation of a criminal offense was made by Trustee Simon. Motion was seconded by Trustee Nicholson and approved with a 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:35pm.