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Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, held on Monday, October 30, 2023, in the Georgianna Grant Meeting Room at the Stanley Kellerhouse Municipal Building, Van Wyck Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520. The following official was absent: Trustee Gallelli 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pugh called the 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 23242505 through 23242729. The Motion was seconded by Trustee Gallelli and approved with a 5-0 Vote. $458,621.39 Water Fund $37,085.41 Sewer Fund $3,809.31 Capital Fund $187,372.31 3. PUBLIC HEARING A motion to open the Public Hearing to consider the Special Permit renewal application from Verizon Wireless to collocate a personal wireless facility at 1 Van Wyck Street was made by Trustee Simon. Motion was seconded by Trustee Nicholson and approved with a 4-0 vote. There being no comments to come before the Board a motion to close the Public Hearing was made by Trustee Horowitz. Motion was seconded by Trustee Simon and approved with a 4-0 vote. Resolution 219 of 2023 Mayor Pugh Village Manager Bryan Healy Trustee Horowitz Village Treasurer Daniel Tucker Trustee Nicholson Village Attorney Linda Whitehead Trustee Simon Village Board of Trustees October 30, 2023 . On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE HOROWITZ, 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 on December 3, 2018, the Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a resolution issuing a special permit to New York SMA Limited Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, for the collocation of a personal wireless facility at 1 Van Wyck Street, and WHEREAS the special permit was issued with a number of conditions as recommended by the Village Engineer and Planning Board, and WHEREAS, the permit expires on December 3, 2023, and must be renewed in accordance with the Telecommunications Chapter of the Village Code; and WHEREAS the Village has received a request for renewal from Verizon Wireless and the associated special permit application fee, and WHEREAS a Public Hearing on the special permit application was opened and closed on October 30, 2023, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Village Board of Trustees does hereby renew the special permit held by New York SMA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for the for the collocation of a personal wireless facility at 1 Van Wyck Street, with the following conditions: (1) This permit expires on December 3, 2028, and must be renewed in accordance with the Telecommunications Chapter of the Village Code. (2) The Telecommunications facility shall at all times during the life of the facility comply with the applicable FCC regulations pertaining to radio frequency emissions, including such regulations as applicable to cumulative radio frequency emissions. Any necessary mitigation measures to ensure compliance shall follow FCC requirements, procedures and protocols. (3) The tower, including mounted equipment, guy wires, anchors, and all tower support structures in the attic, be inspected annually by a qualified individual and a report on the inspection results be submitted to the Village within 30 days of the inspection. October 30, 2023 . (4) In accordance with section 206-5(B) of the Village Code, antennas shall be subject to state and federal regulations pertaining to nonionizing radiation and other health hazards related to such facilities. The owner of the antenna shall submit to the Board of Trustees evidence of compliance with the FCC standards on a yearly basis. If new, more restrictive standards are adopted, the antennas shall be made to comply, or continued operations may be restricted or prohibited by the Board of Trustees. The cost of verification of compliance shall be borne by the owner and operator of the personal wireless facility. (5) Verizon Wireless is advised that the Village may switch to a different Emergency Services communication system in the future and that the Verizon Wireless system must be operated to prohibit interference, including implementation of any FCC rebanding plan, to current and future Village wireless systems. (6) Any additional monthly cost charged by the Village’s fire alarm company for the fire/smoke detector and strobe/horn in the facility shall be paid by Verizon Wireless. The lease agreement with Verizon Wireless shall be amended to reflect the payment of this additional cost if required by the Village via written notification to Verizon Wireless. (7) As required in the Telecommunications Chapter of the Village Code, the applicant must post a bond in an amount to be determined by the Village Engineer to cover the costs of removing and disposing of the tower, antenna and associated facilities. In the event that a tower is not removed within 90 days of the cessation of operations at a site, the tower and associated facilities may be removed by the Village and the costs of removal assessed against the property, the bond or both. (8) Proper radio frequency and antenna location warning signs be posted and maintained at the PWS facility compound at 1 Van Wyck Street. Trustee Simon stated that the Village is working with a consultant with respect to upgrading cell service throughout the Village, and one of the things they are looking at is the potential of using “small cell” technologies that could be placed on light polls and asked what Verizon’s view is toward this type of technology. October 30, 2023 . Representative from Snyder and Snyder stated that Verizon has definitely expanded their network using “small cell” technology and they have entered into Franchise Agreements with several municipalities across Westchester and will bring this back to Verizon. 4. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS SUBMITTED BY EMAIL None. 5. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Notice from New York Independent Redistricting Commission Chair Jenkins, and Commissioners Collado, Cuevas-Molina, Flateau, and Frazier inviting public input on Congressional redistricting. https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2023- 10/fc009e8f9fc782cc4ecbe10ef37094a94749cd9c.pdf b. Memo from Village Manager Bryan Healy regarding a public survey drafted by the Telecommunications Advisory Committee. https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2023- 10/2b6d8835113cd9e2392a12bd19cffcdfdf944b0e.pdf Trustee Simon thanked the Telecommunications Committee for their hard work in putting this survey together and looks forward to the public’s response. Trustee Horowitz stated that the survey asks the community to rate cellular service throughout the Village, but her service changes throughout the Village, some places it is great and some places it does not exist and believes this is a difficult question to answer. Trustee Horowitz also asked what the scenario would be with respect to the question about accepting a Monopole if no alternatives are available. Village Manager Healy stated that some of the other technologies are more expensive, and companies may not be willing to invest in them, but after we have received the surveys back from the community, the Board will have the opportunity to discuss it in more detail. c. Email from Joe Martinelli, Adjutant/Treasurer for American Legion FOX Eklof Post 505, regarding this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 11:00am, at Veterans Corners. October 30, 2023 . d. Draft Letter from Village Manager Bryan Healy to the New York State Office of Cannabis Management responding to the notification for a dispensary to be located at 440 South Riverside Avenue. https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2023- 10/db362c23e46ccf3cb6695c13a7359e1841ae371f.pdf On motion by Trustee Simon and seconded by Trustee Nicholson, the Board of Trustees approved suspending the Rules of Procedure to allow the applicant’s attorney to address the Board. Motion was approved with a 4-0 vote. Andy Schriever of the Law Firm of Prince Lobell stated that he understands there are some concerns regarding parking and traffic. Mr. Schriever advised that his client has met with a traffic consultant who will be able to address some of those concerns and suggested that the Board request a thirty-day extension to send in their comments to the Cannabis Board. Mr. Schriever directed everyone to the NYS Office of Cannabis Management Website which gives an overview of the process. Frequently Asked Questions: https://cannabis.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2023/10/adult-use-application- faq_0.pdf More Information: https://cannabis.ny.gov/licensing https://cannabis.ny.gov/adult-use Trustee Nicholson asked if the applicant would have to go before the Planning Board and if Mr. Schriever knows if the Cannabis Board will be limiting the number of licenses in Westchester. Trustee Nicholson expressed her concern that this particular location would become a destination and could be a problem for this area if there were no other establishments in our surrounding communities. Mr. Schriever stated that because the location is currently not a retail store, the applicant would need to go before the Planning Board. Mr. Schriever directed the Board to the Cannabis Board’s Website under Frequently Asked Questions regarding the number of licenses being issued in Westchester. Village Attorney Whitehead stated that the applicant cannot submit their application until the thirty-day notice period has ended. Village Attorney Village Board of Trustees October 30, 2023 . Whitehead added that her law firm has been dealing with this in other municipalities, the Office of Cannabis Management has been trying to get this rolled out before they even had their regulations in place and there has been a lot of problems with the roll-out. Trustee Nicholson stated that she believes the public should have the opportunity to address their concerns, and that we make the public aware that there will be a continuation of this discussion going forward. Trustee Horowitz asked if there will be a formal public hearing. Village Attorney Whitehead stated that there are no requirements for a formal public hearing, the requirement is that they file a notice advising a municipality that they will be filing an application, and the Board has the opportunity to provide comments to the Office of Cannabis Management. Village Attorney Whitehead reminded everyone that they would only have to appear before the Planning Board if there was a change of use for the location they are considering. Village Manager Healy asked that the Board approve him sending a letter to the Office of Cannabis Management requesting a thirty-day extension for their Board to submit their comments. On motion by Trustee Simon, seconded by Trustee Horowitz, the Board approved Village Manager Healy to request a thirty-day extension with respect to the application for a Cannabis dispensary at 440 South Riverside Avenue. Motion was approved with a 3-1 vote, Trustee Nicholson voting Nay. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: Marilyn Grantner, 115 Cleveland Drive, Croton on Hudson, suggested that the Board consider holding a meeting in a place where parents could bring their children when the Board discusses the Local Law revising regulations for accessory apartments and permit accessory cottages. Ed Riely, 110 Truesdale Drive, Croton on Hudson, addressed his concerns with the process of congressional redistricting, objects to the way the Statement of Inclusivity was created, behind closed doors, without public input, and believes that people with different political beliefs are being harassed in this community. October 30, 2023 . Ray Logiudici, 41 Whelan Avenue, Croton on Hudson, stated that he is glad that the Village opted into allowing a Cannabis Dispensary in Croton and supports the application. Comments received via E-mail: Michael Corveddu, 199 Broadway, Tarrytown, New York, states in his email dated October 30, 2023, that he strongly supports Tom Moore’s application for a Cannabis dispensary in Croton, prior to moving to Tarrytown he was a Croton resident for over twenty years and a former football teammate of Tom Moore. Tyler Dorien, 2 Elm Street, Croton on Hudson, states in his email dated October 30, 2023, he wholeheartedly supports opening a Cannabis dispensary in the Shoprite shopping center. Vincent Guido, 23 Beekman Avenue, Croton on Hudson, states in his email dated October 30, 2023, that he supports the opening of a Cannabis dispensary at the Shoprite shopping center, Daniel Bennett, 40 Van Wyck Street, Croton on Hudson, states in his email dated October 30, 2023, that the applicant needs to include in their letter to the Board that there is a children’s dance studio that holds programs for children staring at age 1 ½, their letter mentions Shoprite, multiple medical practices, a restaurant and a sport club, but not the dance studio. Joe Tralli, 188 Windsor Road, Fishkill, NY, states in his email dated October 30, 2023, that he supports a Cannabis dispensary in Croton. Tyler Keppler, no address given, states in his email dated October 30, 2023, that he supports a Cannabis dispensary in Croton. 7. PREVIOUSLY APPROVED RESOLUTIONS Resolution 218-2023 WHEREAS the Village Board is committed to promoting openness, inclusion, freedom and mutual understanding by ensuring all people, regardless of race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or immigration status may live free from violence, harassment or prejudice, and Village Board of Trustees October 30, 2023 . WHEREAS the Village Board is further committed to supporting the visibility, dignity, and equality for all people in the community, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Statement of Inclusivity of October 23, 2023, is approved and adopted in order to foster and advance the goals of making the Village of Croton-on-Hudson a just, equitable, diverse and inclusive community. Statement of Inclusivity - October 23, 2023 The Village of Croton-on-Hudson affirms the human rights of all who visit, work or live in our Village. We aim to be an inclusive and safe place for all people regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, sexual identity, faith, disability, language, socioeconomic status and immigration status. 8. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution 220 of 2023 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE HOROWITZ, 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 as a general rule, the Village makes payment to vendors by check, and WHEREAS some payments are required to be made by wire, and WHEREAS because of the increase in wire transfer fraud, it is prudent to have a written policy in place that governs the procedures for Electronic Funds Transfers (EFTs), and WHEREAS at the recommendation of the Village’s insurance company, the Village Treasurer has prepared an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Policy, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees hereby adopts the attached Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Policy for the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. Resolution 221 of 2023 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE SIMON, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 4-0 vote. October 30, 2023 . WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson is interested in pursuing grant funding for projects that improve access to public transportation, create new and enhance existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and create safer routes to schools, and WHEREAS the 2023 round of the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), administered by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), provides grant funding for a variety of transportation-related projects which increase options for non-vehicular transportation, with a minimum grant request of $500,000, and WHEREAS due to the complex and technical requirements of the grant, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson desires to contract with a professional grant writer to assist in the preparation of the application, and WHEREAS C.T. Male Associates of Latham, New York, has prepared a proposal for grant application preparation services in the amount of $5,600, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby accepts the proposal from C.T. Male Associates in an amount not to exceed $5,600, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funding for this expense will be available in the 2023- 2024 General Fund Budget in the following account: A1230.4000 – Municipal Executive - Contractual Resolution 222 of 2023 On motion of TRUSTEE HOROWITZ, 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 would like to amend and update the definition of family as stated in Chapter 230, Zoning, of the Code of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, and WHEREAS the Village Board is considering taking an action to adopt Local Law Introductory No. 19 of 2023 which 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), and Village Board of Trustees October 30, 2023 . WHEREAS the Village Board has referred the draft law and other documentation to the Village Planning Board, Waterfront Advisory Committee, and Westchester County Planning Board in accordance with Village and County Law, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby schedules a Public Hearing on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Georgianna Grant Meeting Room of the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building to consider Local Law Introductory No. 19 of 2023 to amend and update the definition of family as stated in Chapter 230, Zoning, of the Code of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. Resolution 223 of 2023 On motion of TRUSTEE HOROWITZ 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 2023-2024 Enacted State Budget amended the tax law to clarify which income tax year applies when determining income eligibility for the senior citizens tax exemption, and WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson must amend Chapter 204 of the Village Code, Taxation, to reflect the state’s amendment, and WHEREAS Local Law Introductory No. 20 of 2023 has been drafted for such purposes, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby schedules a Public Hearing on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Georgianna Grant Meeting Room of the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building to consider Local Law Introductory No. 20 of 2023 to amend Chapter 204 of the Village Code, Taxation, to clarify which income tax year applies when determining income eligibility for the senior citizens tax exemption. Resolution 224 of 2023 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE HOROWITZ, 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 on November 16, 2020, the Village Board of Trustees issued a special permit to M & J Auto Repair Corp. to operate a motor vehicle repair garage at 485 S. Riverside Avenue, and Village Board of Trustees October 30, 2023 . WHEREAS this permit expires on November 15, 2023, and must be renewed in accordance with the Zoning Chapter of the Village Code, and WHEREAS the Village Board of Trustees has received an application from Marco Ordonez of M & J Auto Repair Corp. to renew the special permit to operate a motor vehicle repair garage and modify the special permit to include an existing 6' x 12' shed to store various equipment and supplies; and WHEREAS renewal and modification of the special permit is a Type II action under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act, which does not require an environmental review, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board hereby refers the special permit application to the Village Planning Board in accordance with Village law, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby schedules a Public Hearing on November 13, 2023, at 7:00 PM in the Georgianna Grant Meeting Room of the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building to consider the application from Marco Ordonez of M & J Auto Repair Corp. to renew the special permit to operate a motor vehicle repair garage at 485 S. Riverside Avenue and modify the special permit to include an existing 6' x 12' shed to store various equipment and supplies. Resolution 225 of 2023 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE HOROWITZ, 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 on January 6, 2020, the Village Board of Trustees created the Croton Housing Task Force, which was charged with examining all aspects of housing in Croton-on- Hudson with special attention to affordability and the issues raised by the 2019 Westchester County Housing Needs Assessment, and WHEREAS in November of 2021, the Croton Housing Task Force released a report containing recommendations to address housing stock and housing affordability issues in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, and WHEREAS one such recommendation outlined in the Croton Housing Task Force Report was to consider modifying the Village’s Zoning Code to facilitate additional legal Village Board of Trustees October 30, 2023 . accessory dwelling units (ADUs), thereby creating additional affordable housing options through a more efficient use of existing housing stock, and WHEREAS the Village Board of Trustees has since conducted numerous Work Session discussions on the topic and has incorporated feedback from the Croton Housing Task Force; the Westchester County Department of Planning Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Model Ordinance; the Pace Land Use Law Center; the Village Planning Board, and local residents, and WHEREAS following these discussions, the Village would like to amend Chapter 230, Zoning, of the Village Code to update regulations related to accessory apartments and permit accessory cottages in residential districts, and WHEREAS Local Law Introductory No. 21 of 2023 has been drafted for such purposes, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. The Village Board hereby determines that the Proposed Action is an Unlisted action and declares itself to be the Lead Agency for SEQRA purposes, 2. The Village Board hereby issues the Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) and Coastal Assessment Form (CAF) which it has before it in connection with the Proposed Action, 3. The Village Board hereby refers to the Village Planning Board the Draft Law for a report back to the Village Board in accordance with Village law, 4. 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, 5. 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, 6. The Village Board hereby directs Village staff to make any other circulations and notifications regarding the Proposed Action as may be required by law. ADU ISSUE SUMMARY: https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2023- 10/d6311d29fa005645c21a8a66e684b8b9e1bbd4e3.pdf Village Board of Trustees October 30, 2023 . Trustee Simon explained that the Draft Local Law reflects the language that we discussed and looks forward to the hearing. Draft Local Law: https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2023- 10/ae944a667b704c81c523d18d91c91495e2d4757b.pdf Trustee Nicholson advised that this can be found on the Village’s website under the “Project” page. Resolution 226 of 2023 On motion of TRUSTEE HOROWIZ, seconded by TRUSTEE SIMON, 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 there are a number of capital projects that have been completed and reviewed through the Village’s annual third-party audit, and WHEREAS the Village Treasurer recommends closing the capital accounts associated with these projects as follows: PROJECT # PROJECT BALANCE Service Truck $ 254 Replace Parking Lot Lights $ - Equipment Shed $ 9,904 Sunset Park Improvement $ 13,474 Sidewalks & Curbs $ 19,944 Sidewalks & Curbs $ (2,723) Sidewalks & Curbs $ 56,286 Sidewalks & Curbs $ 16,246 Sidewalks & Curbs $ (36,252) Sidewalks & Curbs $ (19,600) Records Management Software $ 637 Village Board of Trustees October 30, 2023 . Parking Charging Stations $ 63 NYS RICI Live Scan $ 2,300 Village Wide Stormwater $ (1,917) SCBA Replacement $ 2,968 Upgrade Phone System $ 975 Generator for Well 4 $ 1,362 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Trustees authorizes the Village Treasurer to close the above listed accounts as of May 31, 2023, and return $27,403 to the Debt Service Fund and $2,363 to the General Fund; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that $27,901 shall be reclassified from Projects 17334, 19350, 20364, 21377, 22389, and 23438 to Project 24462; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Village Board hereby rescinds Resolution #165- 2023, which was adopted on July 10, 2023. Resolution 227 of 2023 On motion of TRUSTEE HOROWITZ, seconded by TRUSTEE SIMON, 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 police services were requested for various events and functions during this fiscal year, and WHEREAS police officers are assigned to these events and functions to conduct traffic control, as well as to ensure safety for residents and visitors to the Village, and WHEREAS the organizations have agreed to pay the cost of the overtime for these officers, and WHEREAS New York State and Westchester County have also provided grant funds to cover special details, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Treasurer is authorized to amend the General Fund 2023-2024 budget in the amount of $45,432.55: GENERAL REVENUE Village Board of Trustees October 30, 2023 . A1000.3089 - State Aid – Other: $6,591.05 A3120.1520 - Police Fees – Revenue $36,589.97 A3120.3089 - State Aid - NYS PTS Grant $2,251.53 GENERAL EXPENSES Increase A3120.1200 – Police Personnel (OT) $45,432.55 A3120.1200 = Police-Personnel (OT) Resolution 228 of 2023 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE HOROWITZ, 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 WHEREAS the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department wishes to participate in this program, and WHEREAS the Village may seek reimbursement from the County for an amount not to exceed $10,000 for costs related to this program, and WHEREAS the commencement date of this agreement is October 1, 2023, and terminates on September 30, 2024, 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, 2023, and September 30, 2024. 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Marilyn Grantner, 115 Cleveland Drive, Croton on Hudson, asked that the Board consider painting yellow lines fifteen feet on either side of a fire hydrant to give people a better idea of how close they are to a fire hydrant. October 30, 2023 . Village Manager Healy advised that we have over four hundred fire hydrants throughout the Village, and it might be very labor intensive, but he will be happy to discuss it with our Department of Public Works Superintendent and maybe we can consider doing this in some of the problem areas. Ed Riely, 110 Truesdale Drive, Croton on Hudson, talked about issues relating to our current administration regarding inflation, objected to the Statement of Inclusivity and asked for the names of those that proposed this statement, objects that Ad Hoc Committee meetings are not posted on the Village’s website so that community members can attend, asked that the local Village election be moved to March, and addressed illegal immigration and its effect on housing. Tony Granger, Half Moon Bay, Croton on Hudson, requested that names and addresses of those responding to the telecommunication survey be included. Mr. Granger stated that he is concerned we may be going down a slippery slope with respect to the Statement of Inclusivity because there may be other groups that will look to be included and be invited to a seat at the table. Mr. Granger addressed other issues that can be heard by logging onto the Village’s website. https://play.champds.com/crotononhudsonny/event/900 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion to approve the minutes as amended of the Regular Meeting held on September 26, 2023, was made by Trustee Simon. The motion was seconded by Trustee Horowitz and approved with a 4-0 vote. Motion to approve the minutes as amended of the Special Meeting held on October 10, 2023, was made by Trustee Simon. The motion was seconded by Trustee Horowitz and approved with a 4-0 vote. 11. REPORTS Trustee Nicholson wished everyone a happy Halloween and thanked everyone in the community for supporting the Goblin Walk and making it an enormous success. Trustee Simon advised that the Planning Board met on October 17th, and they continue to work with the developers of 352 South Riverside, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee met on October 18th and talked about the new Grant opportunity, Columbian Hook and Ladder held their annual barbeque last Saturday, Village Board of Trustees October 30, 2023 . on October 22nd the Welcome Wagon held a reception at Senasqua Park for new residents, on November 13th the second meeting of our All Business Group will meet, he will be attending a meeting next week that Congressman Pat Ryan has put together regarding Hudson River barges, advised that there has been two interfaith gatherings in the community regarding the incidents that occurred in Israel as well as a discussion of the growing antisemitism. Trustee Horowitz advised that on October 24th an “Old Croton Aqueduct in Art” talk was held at the Croton Library and thanked Cornelia Cotton for her presentation, this past Thursday she, Carolyn Whiting, and Nenad Bach went to the 41-51 construction site and were able to get into original building and wrote messages as part of the 125th Anniversary Time Capsule project, thanked all those that participated in the Goblin Walk as well as the Dog Parade, first Riverview Jazz Concert Series is scheduled for Sunday, November 12th, and our local Audubon Society held a Webinar last week on how to create bird feeders in your backyards. There being no further business to come before the Board a motion to close the meeting was made by Trustee Simon. The motion was seconded by Trustee Horowitz and approved with a 4-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 8:27pm Respectfully submitted, Judy Weintraub, Board Secretary _______________________ Paula DiSanto, Village Clerk