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Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 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. Trustee Simon made a motion to approve the following Fiscal Year Vouchers, Claims numbered 26004749-26005007. The Motion was seconded by Trustee Nicholson and approved with a 5-0 Vote. $216,684.13 Water Fund $10,301.07 Sewer Fund $5,437.69 Capital Fund $33,712.37 3. PRESENTATION UNVEILING THE CROTON 100 CLIMATE QUILT To view the presentation, you may click on the following link: https://play.champds.com/crotononhudsonny/event/1136 4. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS SUBMITTED BY EMAIL - None 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: To hear comments in its entirety, you may click on the following link: https://play.champds.com/crotononhudsonny/event/1136 (section 00.22.42) Ali Jaffery, 72 Irving Avenue, Croton on Hudson, stated that he is running for Village Justice and opposes closing the Village Justice Court and moving those services to the Town of Cortlandt. Debbie Braddick, 9 Young Avenue, Croton on Hudson, stated that she opposes moving the Village Court to the Town of Cortlandt and believes the expenditure for the study could be better used on other Village issues. March 11, 2026 Joel Gingold, 55 Nordica Drive, Croton on Hudson, opposes moving our Village Court to the Town of Cortlandt and spending money on a study. Mr. Gingold stated that the Study would not show the extra expenses both our residents and Police Officers would incur travelling back and forth to the Town of Cortlandt and urged the Board not to spend money on this study. Paul Doyle, Croton on Hudson, 121 Old Post Road North, stated that of the many wonderful things about Croton, having our own services are high on the list, and it is important for Croton to retain its own Village Court, but if the Board insists on moving forward with this, it should make it subject to a Permissive Referendum. Casey Raskob, Lounsbury Road, Village Prosecutor, stated that local government is here to provide services to its residents, and while he understands the budgetary pressures the Board is under, the Village Court is two percent or less of the Village’s overall budget and returns money back to the Village through fines. Mr. Raskob stated that we did not design our Justice Court, everything a local court does is based on Criminal Procedure Law by the State of New York and no consultant will be able to change this fashion to get a different result, our Village Court runs well and has an excellent reputation in the legal community and urged the Board not to move forward with this and to vote against the study. Sam R. Watkins, Lounsbury Road, Village Justice, stated that he has been the elected Village Justice for twenty years, and does not believe moving the Court to the Town of Cortlandt will save any money, and does not believe that the Town of Cortlandt Justice Court will have the same compassion as our local Village Court does. Justice Watkins stated that we would lose all revenue from fines, but if the Board insists on moving forward with the study, it should be a Judicial study. Gary Eisenger, 210 Cleveland Drive, stated that the willingness to chip away at the fabric of Village life astounds so many of us, and urged the Board not to move our Village Court. Jay Sherman, 94 Grand Street, Croton on Hudson, stated that he is a local attorney that appears in our Village Court often, and does not support moving our Court services to the Town of Cortlandt, it will make it more difficult for our local residents and Police Officers who will have to travel back and forth from the Village to the Town of Cortlandt. March 11, 2026 Lewis Montana, 5 Ackerman Court, Croton on Hudson, does not support moving the Village Court to the Town of Cortlandt as well as spending money on a study and believes this could be a slippery slope in removing more of Croton’s essential services to the Town of Cortlandt. Ira Lipton, 55 Old Post Road, Croton on Hudson, stated that he understands that when this first came up it may have been a result of lost funds from the sale of our train station parking permits, but parking permit sales are up and he does not believe there is enough of a savings to substantiate moving the Village Court to the Town of Cortlandt. Mr. Lippman stated that our local court is a service to our residents and does not support losing it. Paul Janis, 65 Truesdale Drive, Croton on Hudson, stated that part of the beauty of our Village is our local services and would not want us to lose that and believes once you move one service what is to stop you from moving our other services. Regina Montana, 5 Ackerman Court, stated that we all have a wonderful feeling living her, it is a small community, and urged the Board to think twice before moving our Court. Hanna Robbins, 6 Fox Road, Croton on Hudson, supports everything that was said tonight; she is extremely concerned this will become a slippery slope and we could lose more of our services and does not to want to see this happen, she appreciates the interaction we have with our Village Justice and those that appear in our Court are concerned that we will lose that if it is moved to a much bigger Court like the Town of Cortlandt. Sherry Horowitz, 119 Maple Street, Croton on Hudson, stated that we in Croton like having our amenities close by, we love the intimacy of living in a small Village and we do not want to lose it. Donald Blum, Croton on Hudson, asked what is the rush, $40,000 is a lot of money and suggested looking at different companies, as well as other alternatives to study this before we move this forward. Shem Guibbory, 45 Brook Street, Croton on Hudson, stated that he is dismayed to hear that the Board is considering moving our Village Court to the Town of Cortlandt, he is somewhat confused with the actual costs and does not understand the motivation to study something that might not be broken. March 11, 2026 Doug Wehrle, Old Post Road South, Croton on Hudson, stated that the Village has already spent a lot of money upgrading the Court facilities to make it compliant with State regulations. 6. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER: Village Manager Healy advised that the renovation at Dobbs Park has begun and the contractor will be working as expeditiously as possible to try to meet “opening day”, the Annual Tax Lien Sale will take place on March 17th at 11am at Village Hall, we have finalized the Verizon Franchise Agreement language and hope to have it on the agenda next week to schedule the public hearing, water bills will be going out on March 15th, and is pleased to advise that we can now accept VISA and American Express for utility bill payments, we have been working on a new Resident Connect Portal and hope to have information sent out shortly, our DPW is out fixing potholes throughout the Village and urged residents to submit pothole requests, Con Edison will be doing gas main work again on Brook Street (between Terrace and Old Post Road North) and Old Post Road North (between Van Wyck Street and Mount Green Road), Westchester County has advised that they have encountered continuing delays with obtaining the Army Corps of Engineers’ Permit with respect to the Quaker Bridge project, and they do not expect the Bridge work to be completed by the June 30th deadline, the Village and the Town of Cortlandt have been encouraging Westchester County to increase their communications and once we receive updates from them we will share it with our residents. 7. CONSENT AGENDA: On Motion by Trustee Simon and seconded by Trustee Nicholson the Board approved the Consent Agenda. Motion was approved with a 5-0 Vote. 1. Email from Nancy W. Perry, Ph.D., Executive Director of the New York Planning Federation, announcing Christine Wagner as the recipient of the 2025 David Allee Award for ZBA Chair. https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026- 03/9a9dc59963644c01b3dc5d4a03880382ebd97bdb.pdf 2. Memo from Village Manager Bryan Healy requesting approval to accept a donation in the amount of $1,074.71 from Capriccio Pizzeria & Restaurant to place a bench at Black Rock Park. March 11, 2026 https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026- 03/bf6bdb80b7b15da0ac936dfc1e3cbc8b3d723268.pdf 3. Memo from Village Manager Bryan Healy requesting approval to accept a donation in the amount of $2,289.02 from the Holy Name of Mary Knights of Columbus Council for the purchase of new bleachers at Dobbs Park. https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026- 03/602146a084790c74df8bdeaa0f6255400ecaed1e.pdf 4. Letter from the New York State Justice Court Assistance Program (JCAP) awarding a grant to the Village of Croton-on-Hudson in the amount of $4,500 for security enhancements. https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026- 03/cba408ed2684b9173be807b7f981bb92cbee4926.pdf 5. Membership changes in the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026- 03/2a2fdfa237d29b1568d0a2713ae33d80e1d70df0.pdf b. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #45-2026 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 5-0 vote. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby undertakes the following actions: 1. Accepting the donation in the amount of $1,074.71 from Capriccio Pizzeria & Restaurant to place a bench at Black Rock Park. 2. Accepting the donation in the amount of $2,289.02 from the Holy Name of Mary Knights of Columbus Council to place bleachers at Dobbs Park. 3. Approving the membership changes in the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. March 11, 2026 4. Filing for the record the award letter from the New York Planning Federation and the grant award letter from the New York State Justice Court Assistance Program. Resolution #46-2026 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 5-0 vote. WHEREAS Village Law § 5-504, 5-506, and 5-508 set forth certain procedures and dates for the adoption of the annual Village budget, and WHEREAS in accordance with Village Law § 5-504, the Village Manager, as Budget Officer, will file the tentative budget in the office of the Village Clerk on or before the twentieth day of March, and WHEREAS Village Law § 5-508.3 provides that a public hearing shall be held upon the tentative budget, as changed, altered or revised, on or before the fifteenth day of April, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby schedules a Public Hearing on March 25, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building, located at 1 Van Wyck Street, Croton-on-Hudson, New York, to consider the 2026-2027 Tentative Budget. Resolution #47-2026 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 5-0 vote. WHEREAS Local Law Introductory No. 3 of 2026 has been drafted to address a number of inconsistencies within the Zoning Code, update certain definitions and amend the number of fowl permitted on residential properties, and WHEREAS the Village Board discussed this local law during a work session held on January 28, 2026, and WHEREAS the Village Board has received comments back on the law from the Village Planning Board and the Waterfront Advisory Committee, Village Board of Trustees March 11, 2026 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby schedules a Public Hearing to be held on March 25, 2026, 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. 3 of 2026, to amend Chapter 230, Zoning, of the Village Code to address various inconsistencies, update definitions and amend the number of fowl permitted on residential properties, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Village Clerk is directed to provide notice of the hearing to the Towns of Cortlandt and Ossining in accordance with Village Law §7- 706. Resolution #48-2026 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 5-0 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 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 Board has received comments back on the law from the Village Planning Board and the Waterfront Advisory Committee, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby schedules a Public Hearing to be held on April 8, 2026, 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. 5 of 2026, to amend Chapter 230, Zoning, of the Village Code to add certain occupational preferences for affordable housing units. Resolution #49-2026 Village Board of Trustees March 11, 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 5-0 vote. WHEREAS the New York State Legislature adopted a number of bills during 2025 which established new real property tax exemptions, including for the surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty and members of the Armed Forces currently serving in combat zones, and WHEREAS the New York State Legislature also adopted bills which amended existing real property tax exemptions, including the senior citizen tax exemption and the volunteer firefighter/EMS worker tax exemption, and WHEREAS these new exemptions and updates to existing exemptions were discussed at a work session held on February 11, 2026, and WHEREAS Local Law Introductory No. 6 of 2026 has been drafted for such purposes, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby calls for a Public Hearing on May 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Georgianna Grant Meeting Room of the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building to consider Local Law Introductory No. 6 of 2026 to amend Chapter 204, Taxation, of the Village Code to add/update various real property tax exemptions. Resolution #50-2026 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 5-0 vote. 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 vendor fees for the annual Summerfest event need to be updated for 2026, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby amends the 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule as follows: Event Fees Village Board of Trustees March 11, 2026 Summerfest § 122-4 General Vendor – Early Bird (until May 1) $115.00 § 122-4 General Vendor – Regular (after May 1) $140.00 § 122-4 Food/Beverage Vendor – Early Bird (until May 1) $165.00 § 122-4 Food/Beverage Vendor – Regular (after May 1) $190.00 § 122-4 Food Truck Vendor – Early Bird (until May 1) $315.00 § 122-4 Food Truck Vendor – Regular (after May 1) $365.00 § 122-4 Non-Profit/Civic Vendor – Early Bird (until May 1) $55.00 § 122-4 Non-Profit/Civic Vendor – Regular (after May 1) $65.00 Resolution #51-2026 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 5-0 vote. WHEREAS the Volunteer Fire Department Length of Service Award Program was approved by referendum in 2003, and WHEREAS Article 11-A of the New York State General Municipal Law requires that the list of Fire Department members indicate those who earned a year of service credit during the calendar year, those that did not earn a year of credit, and those who waived participation must be certified under oath by the Fire Department, and WHEREAS once certified, this list must be approved by the Village Board and posted for 30 days, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby approves the list for 2025 and authorizes its posting for 30 days. Resolution #52-2026 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 5-0 vote. March 11, 2026 WHEREAS the Village Fire Department provides fire protection service to the Town of Cortlandt (“the Town”) for the Mount Airy/Quaker Bridge Fire Protection District on a contract basis each year, and WHEREAS the Town has provided the Village with the 2026 Mount Airy/Quaker Bridge Fire District Agreement between the Town and the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to execute the 2026 agreement for fire protection services with the Town, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Town shall pay the sum of $273,837, with $54,767 paid directly to the Fire Council of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson and the balance of $219,070 paid to the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, for providing fire protection services within the Mount Airy/Quaker Bridge Fire Protection District during the period from January 1, 2026, until December 31, 2026. Resolution #53-2026 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 5-0 vote. WHEREAS the severity of the 2025-2026 winter season has resulted in the snow removal budget being exceeded, and WHEREAS the Village has been working with Westchester County to determine if a federal disaster declaration can be sought for the Blizzard of 2026, which would allow some costs to be federally reimbursed, and WHEREAS in the interim, the Village has received revenues in certain accounts that have already exceeded budgeted amounts and can be recognized to account for these excess costs, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board hereby authorizes the Village Treasurer to make the following budget amendment in the 2025-2026 General Fund budget: A5142.4000 Snow Removal – Contractual $10,508.50 A5142.4200 Snow Removal – Supplies $37,752.78 GENERAL REVENUES Village Board of Trustees March 11, 2026 Increase A5110.1710 Public Works Charges $10,166.93 A5142.3089 State Aid – Snow Removal $3,568.39 A4540.1640 Ambulance Charges $34,525.96 LOCAL WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROGRAM REVIEW FOR THE HALF MOON BAY PROJECT 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. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 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. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 1B Encourage restoration of deteriorating structures related to railroad use and assure appropriate maintenance and screening to reduce visual impact. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 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. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 2A Encourage water-enhanced commercial uses where such uses complement water dependent uses and do not result in displacement of such uses. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 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. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred Encourage the location of development in areas where public services and facilities essential to such development are adequate. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred Village Board of Trustees March 11, 2026 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. No 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. No 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. No 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. No 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 No 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. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred Village Board of Trustees March 11, 2026 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. Construction 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. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 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 wastes and other pollutants which bio-accumulate in the food chain, or which cause significant sub-lethal or lethal effect on those resources. No 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 No Village Board of Trustees March 11, 2026 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. 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 construction standards and/or assured maintenance or replacement programs. No Activities and development, including the construction or reconstruction of erosion 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 Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred Village Board of Trustees March 11, 2026 PUBLIC ACCESS POLICIES Protect, maintain, and increase the level and types of access to public water-related recreation resources and facilities Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 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. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 19B Increase public access to areas that offer physical and visual connection to the Hudson River or Croton River and Bay. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 19C Encourage the improvement of public transportation, when feasible, where water dependent and water-enhanced recreation activities are located. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 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. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred Water dependent and water enhanced recreation will be encouraged and facilitated and will be given priority over non-water related uses along the coast. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 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. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 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. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 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 No Village Board of Trustees March 11, 2026 Bear Mountain Park subunit of the Hudson Highlands SASS which is north of the Village) 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. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 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 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. No 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 No Village Board of Trustees March 11, 2026 will be recognized as being a development constraint. 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. No 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. No 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 wastes, particularly hazardous wastes, within coastal areas will be conducted in such a manner so as to No Village Board of Trustees March 11, 2026 protect groundwater and surface water supplies, significant fish and wildlife habitats, recreation areas, important agricultural lands and scenic resources. injurious to fish and wildlife and shall conform to State water quality standards.. No 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. No 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. No POLICY Policies Under LWRP Section IV, Proposed Land Uses and Projects, the following policies are relevant: Facilitate Access to the Hudson River Waterfront A recurring comment from public input during the LWRP process and prior plans was the need to improve accept the Hudson River Waterfront for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Although there have been some improvements such as the Brook Street pedestrian bridge, in general, access to the waterfront is limited, and difficult in some locations Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred POLICY Facilitate Croton Yacht Club/Croton Landing Improvements The concept of a waterfront restaurant, or another use at the southern end of Croton Landing Park, adjacent to the Croton Yacht Club, has been discussed by the Village for years. Parking is also an issue as there is already insufficient on-site parking at Croton Landing Park to satisfy demand during busy hours. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred Village Board of Trustees March 11, 2026 POLICY Implement Segment of Riverwalk Trail from Croton Landing Park to Oscawana County Park Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred c. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on February 18, 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 Executive Session held on February 18, 2026, was made by Trustee Simon. The motion was seconded by Trustee Nicholson and approved with a 5-0 vote. 8. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #54-2026 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE NACHTALER, 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 reconstruction of the Half Moon Bay Bridge, and WHEREAS on February 25, 2026, 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: POLICY 1: Restore, revitalize, and redevelop deteriorated and underutilized waterfront areas for commercial, industrial, cultural, recreational and other compatible uses. March 11, 2026 POLICY 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. POLICY 1B: Encourage restoration of deteriorating structures related to railroad use and assure appropriate maintenance and screening to reduce visual impact. POLICY 2: Facilitate the siting of water dependent uses and facilities on or adjacent to coastal waters. POLICY 2A: Encourage water-enhanced commercial uses where such uses complement water dependent uses and do not result in displacement of such uses. POLICY 4: 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. POLICY 5: Encourage the location of development in areas where public services and facilities essential to such development are adequate. POLICY 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. POLICY 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. Construction 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. POLICY 7G: Construction activity of any kind must not cause significant degradation of water quality or impact identified significant fish and wildlife habitats. POLICY 18: 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. POLICY 19: 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. March 11, 2026 POLICY 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. POLICY 19B: Increase public access to areas that offer physical and visual connection to the Hudson River or Croton River and Bay. POLICY 19C: Encourage the improvement of public transportation, when feasible, where water-dependent and water-enhanced recreation activities are located. POLICY 20: 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. POLICY 21: Water dependent and water enhanced recreation will be encouraged and facilitated, and will be given priority over non-water related uses along the coast. POLICY 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. POLICY 22: 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. POLICY 25: 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. (The following scenic areas were noted in the LWRP as having local and regional significance: (1) Distinctive and scenic views of Croton point, (2) Views of the Hudson River from South Riverside Avenue and Route 9 corridor, and (3) Vegetated slopes and undisturbed ridgelines particularly those in the viewsheds in the Croton Gorge, River, and Bay areas.) POLICY 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 of the Village, and of the Croton River and Gorge. (The following scenic areas were noted in the LWRP as having local and regional significance: (1) Distinctive and scenic views of Croton point, (2) Views of the Hudson River from South Riverside Avenue and Route 9 corridor, and (3) Vegetated slopes and undisturbed ridgelines particularly those in the viewsheds in the Croton Gorge, River, and Bay areas.) March 11, 2026 Policies under LWRP Section IV, Proposed Land Uses and Projects, the following policies are relevant: POLICY 7: Facilitate Access to the Hudson River Waterfront A recurring comment from public input during this LWRP process and prior plans was the need to improve access to the Hudson River waterfront for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Although there have been some improvements such as the Brook Street pedestrian bridge, in general, access to the waterfront is limited, and difficult in some locations. POLICY 8: Facilitate Croton Yacht Club/Croton Landing Improvements The concept of a waterfront restaurant, or another use at the southern end of Croton Landing Park, adjacent to the Croton Yacht Club, has been discussed by the Village for years. Parking is also an issue as there is already insufficient on-site parking at Croton Landing Park to satisfy demand during busy hours. POLICY 9: Implement Segment of Riverwalk Trail from Croton Landing Park to Oscawana County Park According to the Hudson River Trailway Plan (2003), Westchester County has proposed a 1-mile trail along the Hudson River that would connect Croton Landing Park with Oscawana County Park in Cortlandt. This trail would fill a gap between the River Walk trails at these two parks; and 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 rehabilitation of the Half Moon Bay Bridge to be consistent with the Village’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. Resolution #55-2026 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 5-0 vote. WHEREAS the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department fleet consists of three pumper apparatus, including Engine 119, a 2006 Seagrave pumper, and Village Board of Trustees March 11, 2026 WHEREAS the National Fire Protection Association recommends that first-line apparatus be replaced every 20 years, and WHEREAS the members of Washington Engine Company No. 1 have researched the various options to replace Engine 119 and determined that the Seagrave Marauder pumper is the best option to replace the existing Engine 119, and WHEREAS Seagrave Fire Apparatus LLC of Clintonville, Wisconsin, has presented a proposal and purchase contract in the amount of $1,789,929, and WHEREAS the proposal is in compliance with Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Contract FS12-23D01, of which the Village is a member organization, and WHEREAS payment for the new Engine 119 will be due upon delivery of the apparatus to the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Manager to accept the proposal from Seagrave Fire Apparatus LLC of Clintonville, Wisconsin, in the amount of $1,789,929, and execute the purchase contract. Trustee Simon thanked Chief Colombo and Chief Streany for meeting with the Board at our last work session updating us on their equipment and what we can expect from this new engine. Trustee Simon advised that we additionally learned that it will take about four years from the time we put in the order till it is delivered. Trustee Nicholson stated that it was eye-opening to learn that the cost for this equipment has doubled in the last five years. Trustee Nicholson stated that these costs are not sustainable, these are vehicles that we need to protect our communities and while she is grateful that we in Croton are able to finance this, this is an issue that needs to be addressed on the Federal level. Resolution #56-2026 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 5-0 vote. WHEREAS the Village website was last completely redesigned in 2018, and Village Board of Trustees March 11, 2026 WHEREAS the website hosting company, CivicPlus, is requiring the Village to upgrade to a new platform, and WHEREAS the new platform will have added capability, such as the addition of a Citizen Request Tracker, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Manager to accept the proposal from CivicPlus of Manhattan, Kansas, to upgrade the Village website at a one-time cost of $8,000, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Treasurer is authorized to transfer $8,000 from Contingency Account A1990.4000 to the following account: A6410.4000 (Publicity – Contractual). Trustee Slippen stated that our website is an integral part of our overall communications strategy and she is glad that we are taking the necessary steps to keep it up to date. Trustee Nicholson asked that we make sure to use best practices to ensure that the website is accessible to everyone in the community from a language and usability perspective. Resolution #57-2026 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE NICHOLSON, the following resolution was put forth for adoption by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton- on-Hudson, New York: Trustee Simon Nay, Trustee Nicholson Nay, Trustee Nachtaler Nay, Trustee Slippen Nay, Mayor Pugh Nay. MOTION FAILED. WHEREAS the Village Justice Court is led by the Village Justice, an elected official whose term of office ends on December 7, 2026, and WHEREAS the Village Board of Trustees would like to review the efficiency of operations within the Village Justice Court, and WHEREAS following Board discussion at two work sessions in February, CGR of Rochester, New York, has provided a revised proposal to conduct this review for the amount of $19,750, and Village Board of Trustees March 11, 2026 WHEREAS the review has been split into two phases to allow the Village Board of Trustees to receive quantitative and fiscal data on the Village Justice Court before considering the second phase of the review, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Manager to accept the proposal from CGR of Rochester, New York, to review the efficiency of operations within the Village Justice Court at a cost of $19,750; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Treasurer is authorized to make the following budget amendment in the 2025-2026 General Fund Budget: A1110.4000 Justice Court – Contractual $19,750 GENERAL REVENUES Increase A1110.2610 Justice Court – Fines & Forfeited Bail $19,750 DISCUSSION: Trustee Simon stated that it is the Board’s intent to put this aside and how and under what circumstances the Board returns to it is unknown, but there is no proposal for studying the operations of the court at this time. Trustee Simon spoke about the Board’s study of our Engineering Department’s operations which resulted in a better functioning department because of that study and while he understands that the Court is not the same as our Engineering Department, he believes that all organizations should be subject to periodic review and we should not be afraid of recommendations that could make them work more efficiently Trustee Simon thanked Judge Watkins, Prosecutor Raskob, and everyone who came out this evening to voice their concerns. Trustee Nicholson stated that she remains strongly committed to good governance, and to continually examine ways to improve the services we provide to our residents, this is what we did with our Engineering Department and we plan on doing the same with our Police Department, not with a view towards eliminating it, but to try to understand how in our Budget of twenty million dollars, we can afford to have the number of officers that will keep us all safe. Trustee Nicholson stated that she appreciates everyone coming out this evening and supports not moving forward. March 11, 2026 Trustee Nachtaler stated that the “Quilt” presented earlier this evening represents pillars of our community, and an important pillar of our community includes our court and she was never in favor of court consolidation, but as a Trustee she has an important duty to make sure that all of our departments are operating as efficiently as possible and she is proud that the Board has listened to our residents. Trustee Slippen agreed that it is important to look at our departments to make sure they are all running as efficiently as they can, but she was concerned that the initial proposal appeared that it was a foregone conclusion and she is pleased that we are not moving forward. Trustee Slippen emphasized that, when we look at other departments in the future, we understand what our goal is so we understand what that study should look like. Mayor Pugh stated that four years ago we initially looked at court consolidation with the Town of Cortlandt in the context of the tremendous fiscal challenges as a result of the Covid Pandemic. Mayor Pugh emphasized that these challenges are not all gone, the Village’s parking lot revenue is still $750,000 less today than it was in 2019, and the fact that we’ve been able to stay under the Tax Cap and still provide residents with the services they expect, is not an accident, it is the result of the hard work of our Village Manager and the Board in working proactively and employing due diligence through the cultivation of new revenue sources. Mayor Pugh stated that since the preference of the community is not for consolidation of our court, he does not foresee proposing any study in the future. Resolution #58-2026 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 5-0 vote. WHEREAS the Westchester Municipal Consortium (WMC) including the Village of Croton-on-Hudson hired Joel R. Dichter of Dichter Law LLC to represent participating Westchester County municipalities in Con Edison’s electric and gas rate case before the New York Public Service Commission, and WHEREAS the New York State Public Service Commission recently approved a three- year rate settlement with Con Edison starting January 1, 2026, and WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson and the WMC that the settlement be monitored for compliance with the terms agreed upon with the New York State Public Service Commission, and Village Board of Trustees March 11, 2026 WHEREAS Joel R. Dichter of Dichter Law LLC has the necessary experience and expertise to represent the interests of the participating municipalities in this matter and has submitted a three-year monitoring proposal dated February 11, 2026, and WHEREAS the proposal includes monitoring submissions, responding thereto when necessary, participating in the WMC specific meetings, and providing periodic updates to the WMC at a cost of $1,250 per participating municipality per year, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson hereby authorizes the hiring of Joel R. Dichter of Dichter Law LLC as special counsel to represent participating Westchester municipalities of the Westchester Municipal Consortium to monitor the approved New York State Public Service Commission settlement in accordance with the three-year proposal from Joel R. Dichter of Dichter Law LLC dated February 11, 2026, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the participating municipalities shall share the cost of legal and related fees incurred by Joel R. Dichter of Dichter Law LLC, with the total annual amount of such representation not to exceed $1,250 per participating municipality, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to take all necessary actions to execute agreements and related documents and make payments in furtherance of this resolution. 9. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None 10.REPORTS: Trustee Slippen applauded “Croton 100” for putting together an amazing quilt, the Croton Council on the Arts in conjunction with the Croton Free Library will be celebrating Women’s History Month with women artists and encouraged everyone to see the exhibit, The Advisory Board on the Visual Environment will be working with the Police Department to create a flag to celebrate Police Appreciation Week, and thanked our DPW staff on an amazing job clearing our streets during the last snow-storm. Trustee Nachtaler stated that she is grateful to the “Croton 100” volunteers for putting together a magnificent quilt, thanked everyone who came out this evening to share their thoughts on the court consolidation proposal, thanked Capriccio Pizzeria & Restaurant for their donation of a bench at Black Rock Park and Holy Name of Mary Knights of Columbus Council for the purchase of Village Board of Trustees March 11, 2026 new bleachers at Dobbs Park and thanked the 305 residents who participated in the Budget survey. Trustee Nicholson advised that the Recreation programming catalog is out, thanked the Conservation Advisory Council for holding a successful repair café on February 26th, Earth Day will be held on May 2nd, on March 2nd we held a Gouveia Park information session, it was extremely informative and the presentation is available on our website for those who could not make the meeting. Trustee Simon advised that Croton made the front cover of the 2026 Westchester County Calendar, on February 20th the HEART Committee held a ceremony for the those Croton honorees that were chosen by the committee, on February 20th he and the Mayor met with Historic Hudson Valley and received an update on their renovation project, on February 22nd we met with the Sustainability Committee and received an update on our solar array project and food scrap program, on February 26th the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee met and talked about Project Mover and the expansion of the Slow Down Croton program, on February 27th we had a ribbon cutting of the Grand; the Rotary will be working on ways to honor our Department of Public Works staff for their incredible work this winter, and as part of Women’s History Month, the Black Cow and the Grand held events. Mayor Pugh asked for a moment of silence on the passing of Mark Goldfarb, Mark Goldfarb was a long-time public servant in our community serving on the Water Control Commission. There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion to close the meeting was made by Trustee Simon. Motion was seconded by Trustee Nicholson and approved with a 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:23pm.