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Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 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 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 24252987-24253211. The Motion was seconded by Trustee Politi and approved with a 4-0 Vote. $265,222.59 Water Fund $19,658.66 Sewer Fund $1,578.28 Capital Fund $151,269.89 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A motion to open a Public Hearing to consider Local Law Introductory No. 12 of 2024 to amend the Code of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson to update various provisions of Chapter 230, Zoning, of the Village Code was made by Trustee Simon. Motion was seconded by Trustee Nicholson and approved with a 4-0 vote. Village Manager Healy gave an overview of the proposed changes to Chapter 230 as follows: Amend the definition of a building to include garages and sheds; clarify how the height of an accessory cottage should be measured; amend the definition of habitable floor area to delete utility rooms from being included and change heater rooms to utility rooms in areas excluded; amend the boarding/rooming house definition in RB district to lower it from three persons to one person; update the Mayor Pugh Trustee Simon Village Manager Bryan Healy Trustee Nicholson Village Attorney Joshua B. Subin Trustee Politi Village Treasurer Daniel Tucker Village Board of Trustees January 22, 2025 definition of trailer and add a definition for the term “manufactured home”; clarify that a manufactured home affixed to a permanent foundation should be considered a one-family dwelling under the Zoning Code; clarify that a manufactured home is required to obtain minor site plan approval. Michael Mamone, 19 Young Avenue, Croton on Hudson, asked if there are currently standards or regulations regarding a person living in your home and paying for room and board? Mr. Mamone stated that he objects to the Village imposing this on homeowner’s piece and enjoyment of their property. Sherry Horowitz, 119 Maple Street, Croton on Hudson, asked why this is being changed from three boarders to one boarder, and does not see anything in the law about bathroom privileges and kitchen privileges. There being no further comments to come before the Board a motion to close the Public Hearing was made by Trustee Simon and seconded by Trustee Nicholson. Motion was approved with a 4-0 vote. Mayor Pugh stated that this law is about safety to ensure that boarders have a safe place to live, it distinguishes a boarding situating from an accessory dwelling unit, and it is why it gets detailed as it relates to the separation of independent cooking facilities and emphasizes that a homeowner having a boarder would have to comply with the health code with respect to bathrooms. Village Manager Healy explained that as the code is currently written, you are only allowed one boarder throughout the entire Village except in the RB District, this law makes it uniform throughout the Village. Trustee Simon stated that once you are offering your home to a boarder, you are in effect becoming a landlord and this has to be regulated with respect to safety standards. Mayor Pugh asked Village Attorney Subin how a multiple roommate situation would work if you had a single-family renting your home, and they were renting it to three unrelated adults. Village Attorney Subin stated that if you are renting your house to a family, and that renter decided to bring in a boarder that would probably violate their lease. Trustee Politi said that if you have three college students renting your house and they all have a lease, then no one would be a boarder. January 22, 2025 Village Manager Healy stated that this would fall under the category of a “non-traditional family” as long as they eat their meals together and split the bills. 4. LWRP CONSISTENCY REVIEW AND EAG PART II REVIEW FOR LOCAL LAW INTRODUCTORY NO. 12 OF 2024 Memo from the Waterfront Advisory Committee: 11/a05eef61e8a679bd017c36cc523b37209f7632f3.pdf EAG PART II FOR LOCAL LAW INTRODUCTORY NO. 12 OF 2024 No, or small impact may occur Moderate to large impact may occur 1. Will the proposed action create a material conflict with an adopted land use plan or zoning Regulations? √ 2. Will the proposed action result in a change in the use or intensity of use of land? √ 3. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of the existing community? √ 4. Will the proposed action have an impact on the environmental characteristics that caused the establishment of a Critical Environmental Area (CEA)? √ 5. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change in the existing level of traffic or affect existing infrastructure for mass transit, biking or walkway? . √ 6. Will the proposed action cause an increase in the use of energy and it fails to incorporate reasonably available energy conservation or renewable energy opportunities? √ 7. Will the proposed action impact existing: √ √ 8. Will the proposed action impair the character or quality of important historic, archaeological, architectural or aesthetic resources? √ 9. Will the proposed action result in an adverse change to natural resources (e.g., wetlands, waterbodies, groundwater, air quality, flora and fauna)? √ 10. Will the proposed action result in an increase in the potential for erosion, flooding or drainage problems? √ Village Board of Trustees January 22, 2025 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? √ LWRP CONSISTENCY REVIEW FOR LOCAL LAW INTRODUCTORY NO. 12 OF 2024 Policy DEVELOPMENT POLICIES Applicable Yes/No Consistent Yes/No Applicable Yes/No Consistent Yes/No Comments Restore, revitalize, and redevelop deteriorated and underutilized waterfront areas for commercial, industrial, cultural, recreational and other compatible uses. No 1A Encourage integrated development of Village property to assure fulfillment of requirements relating to parking and accessory uses of Metro-North train station, while facilitating public access to the bay area and recreational use. No 1B Encourage restoration of deteriorating structures related to railroad use and assure appropriate maintenance and screening to reduce visual impact. No 1C Encourage the appropriate re-use of the old sewage treatment plant site at the intersection of Route 9A and Municipal Place. No Facilitate the siting of water dependent uses and facilities on or adjacent to coastal waters. No 2A Encourage water-enhanced commercial uses where such uses complement water dependent uses and do not result in displacement of such uses. No Further develop the State’s existing major ports of Albany, Buffalo, New York, Ogdensburg and Oswego as centers of commerce and industry, and encourage the siting, in these port areas, including those under the jurisdiction of State public authorities, of land use and development which is essential to, or in support of, waterborne transportation of cargo and people. No Strengthen the economic base of smaller harbor areas by encouraging the development and enhancement of those traditional uses and activities which have provided such areas with their unique maritime identity. No Encourage the location of development in areas where public services and facilities essential to such development are adequate. No 5A When feasible, development within the Village should be directed within the No Village Board of Trustees January 22, 2025 current service area of existing water and sewer facilities or in close proximity to areas where distribution lines currently exist. 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 No Village Board of Trustees January 22, 2025 polluting surface and ground water and impact to the significant fish and wildlife habitats. 7F Construction activity of any kind must not cause a measurable increase in erosion or flooding at the site of such activity, or impact other locations. activity in the Croton River and Hudson River spawning areas shall be timed so that spawning of anadromous fish species and shellfish will not be adversely affected. No 7G Construction activity of any kind must not cause significant degradation of water quality or impact identified significant fish and wildlife habitats. No 7H Habitat-related policies identified in the Indian Brook-Croton Gorge Watershed Conservation Action Plan will be considered in actions proposed for these areas (see Appendix C). No Protect fish and wildlife resources in the coastal area from the introduction of hazardous waste and other pollutants which bio-accumulate in the food chain, or which cause significant sub-lethal or lethal effects 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 Village Board of Trustees January 22, 2025 FLOODING & EROSION POLICIES Buildings and other structures will be sited in the coastal area so as to minimize damage to property and the endangering of human lives caused by flooding and erosion. No Activities or development in the coastal area will be undertaken so as to minimize damage to natural resources and property from flooding and erosion by protecting natural protective features including beaches, dunes, barrier islands and bluffs. No 12A Every effort should be made to protect Croton Point, a natural protective barrier to Croton Bay from activities or development that would increase erosion of or flooding of the point. No The construction or reconstruction of erosion protection structures shall be undertaken only if they have a reasonable probability of controlling erosion for at least thirty years as demonstrated in design and 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 No Village Board of Trustees January 22, 2025 a non-structural nature, wherever possible, to minimize the visual impact of structural measures. and environmental interests of the State and of its citizens, proposed major actions in the coastal area must give full consideration to those interests, and to the safeguards which the State has established to protect valuable coastal resource areas No PUBLIC ACCESS POLICIES Protect, maintain, and increase the level and types of access to public water- related recreation resources and facilities No 19A Encourage the linkage of open space from upland areas to and along the Hudson and Croton Rivers in the form of a trail or walkway system. No 19B Increase public access to areas that offer physical and visual connections to the Hudson River or Croton River and Bay. No 19C Encourage the improvement of public transportation, when feasible, where water dependent and water-enhanced recreation activities are located. No 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. related recreation resources and facilities. No Water dependent and water enhanced recreation will be encouraged and facilitated and will be given priority over non-water related uses along the coast. No 21A Boating and fishing activities should be encouraged provided that they do not restrict other water-related recreational opportunities and are undertaken in a manner compatible with existing water- dependent uses. No Development when located adjacent to the shore will provide for water-related recreation whenever such use is compatible with reasonably anticipated demand for such activities and is compatible with the primary purpose of No Village Board of Trustees January 22, 2025 the development. HISTORIC AND SCENIC QUALITY POLICIES Protect, enhance and restore structures, districts, areas or sites that are of significance in the history, architecture, archaeology or culture of the State, its communities, or the Nation. No Prevent impairment of scenic resources of statewide significance. (The nearest scenic area of statewide significance (SASS) is the Bear Mountain Park subunit of the Hudson Highlands SASS which is north of the Village) No Protect, restore or enhance natural and man-made resources which are not identified as being of statewide significance, but which contribute to the overall scenic quality of the coastal area. No 25A Establish and protect identified public viewsheds of the Hudson River, including but not limited to the public views of the Hudson River from the western shoreline of the Village, and of the Croton River and Gorge. No ENERGY AND ICE MANAGEMENT POLICIES 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 No Village Board of Trustees January 22, 2025 quality standards. 30A Existing rail services and transportation- related facilities shall not dispose of any regulated materials in coastal waters until all such regulated materials have been tested by the State for conformance with water quality standards. No State coastal area policies and management objectives of approved local waterfront revitalization programs will be considered while reviewing coastal water classifications and while modifying water quality standards; however, those waters already overburdened with contaminants will be recognized as being a development constraint. No Encourage the use of alternative or innovative sanitary waste systems in small communities where the costs of conventional facilities are unreasonably high, given the size of the existing tax base of these communities. No Best Management Practices will be used to ensure the control of stormwater runoff and combined sewer overflows draining into coastal waters. 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 Village Board of Trustees January 22, 2025 Best management practices will be utilized to minimize the non-point discharge of excess nutrients, organics and eroded soils into coastal waters. No 37A Control of the development of hilltops and steep slopes should be exerted in order to prevent erosion and minimize runoff and flooding from new construction. No The quality and quantity of surface water and ground water supplies will be conserved and protected, particularly where such waters constitute the primary or sole source of water supply. No The transport, storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste, particularly hazardous waste, within coastal areas will be conducted in such a manner so as to protect groundwater and surface water supplies, significant fish and wildlife habitats, recreation areas, important agricultural lands and scenic resources. No Effluent discharged from major steam electric generating and industrial facilities into coastal waters will not be unduly injurious to fish and wildlife and shall conform to State water quality standards.. No 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 LWRP SECTION IV PROPOSED LAND USES AND PROJECTS CROTON RIVER BASIN PROJECTS 1. ENSURE MAINTENANCE OF NEW CROTON DAM CONSERVATION FLOW Maintaining natural river flows below water supply reservoirs is inherently complicated and requires a difficult Village Board of Trustees January 22, 2025 balance between human demands and sustainable flows to conserve a river’s ecological health 2. ADDRESS DRAINAGE SYSTEMS THAT LEAD TO EROSION ON STEEP SLOPES The objective of this project is to promote activities that will control soil erosion and sedimentation caused by stormwater runoff. These issues are most significant along the steep banks of the Croton River Gorge 3. FACILITATE UPGRADES TO CATCH BASINS AND OUTFALLS TO ADDRESS FLOATABLES IN CROTON BAY The intent of this project is to control stormwater runoff discharges and other pollutants from entering Croton Bay. Protecting the ecological health of Croton Bay and River is a priority for the Village. 4. FACILITATE UPGRADES TO CROTON- HARMON PARKING LOT TO ADDRESS FLOATABLES IN CROTON BAY The parking facility is currently overwhelmed by asphalt paving with rows of cars. There is minimal landscaping or greenery, and in certain areas, parking directly abuts wetland areas in Croton Bay. The Village should consider implementing green infrastructure within the parking lot in order to capture runoff onsite and reduce sewer overflows. 5. IMPROVE ECHO CANOE LAUNCH AND VILLAGE-OWNED LAND AT THE SOUTHERN END OF THE TRAIN STATION PARKING LOT This project supports the continued improvement of this recreational area to enhance public access to the Croton River and Bay and the Hudson River 6. RELOCATE VILLAGE DPW FACILITY, SALT SHED AND MATERIAL STORAGE AREA The DPW operates a salt storage shed at the southern end of the Croton-Harmon parking lot. There is also an uncovered storage area near the salt shed for rocks and other construction materials which can leach directly into Croton Bay from the facility. 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, Village Board of Trustees January 22, 2025 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. 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. 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. 10. UNDERTAKE MANAGEMENT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR VILLAGE PARKS, TRAILS, OPEN SPACES AND MEMORIALS This project supports the creation of a Parks Maintenance and Capital Improvement Plan to address ongoing care and protection of existing parks, open spaces, and trails. The goal would be to provide an action plan for regular maintenance and target capital improvements when needed. 11. DEVELOP PLAN FOR FUTURE USE OF GOUVEIA PARK The purpose of this project is for the Village to create a conceptual plan that will examine how to best utilize the Gouveia Park, a 15.63-acre site acquired by the Village. 5. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS SUBMITTED BY EMAIL - none. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT - AGENDA ITEMS Village Board of Trustees January 22, 2025 Ed Riely, 110 Truesdale Drive, Croton on Hudson, stated that he objects to the resolution addressing a change in the Employee Policy Manual regarding the prohibition of discrimination based on an employee’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decisions. Resolution approving the Consent Agenda On motion by Trustee Nicholson and seconded by Trustee Politi the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson approved the Consent Agenda. Motion was approved with a 4-0 vote. 7. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Letter from 1 HMB Property Owner LLC withdrawing zoning petition for 1 Half Moon Bay Drive. 01/ba2542d6fb70d0520277b9b4a8c4eb5a7e5d0720.pdf b. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on January 8, 2025, was made by Trustee Nicholson. The motion was seconded by Trustee Politi and approved with a 4-0 vote. c. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #6-2025 On motion of TRUSTEE NICHOLSON and seconded by TRUSTEE POLITI, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 4-0 vote. WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson has been receiving rent from the solar array located at the DPW Garage since 2020, and WHEREAS the Village Board adopted Resolution 5-2020 to allocate 50% of that rental revenue into a dedicated account to pay for ways to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and Village Board of Trustees January 22, 2025 WHEREAS the Village Board would now like to allocate 100% of the DPW Garage solar array revenue for the above-mentioned purpose, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Treasurer to place 100% of the rental revenue from the DPW Garage solar array into a dedicated trust account, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such revenue will be dedicated to funding opportunities that will provide the Village with the highest available projected GHG reduction value, in metric tons (MT) per invested dollar, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution 5-2020 is hereby rescinded. Resolution #7-2025 On motion of TRUSTEE NICHOLSON, seconded by TRUSTEE POLITI, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 4-0 vote. WHEREAS on June 20, 2016, the Board of Trustees adopted the Employee Policy Manual dated June 2016 and directed the Village Clerk to distribute the manual to all Officers, Employees and Volunteers of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, and WHEREAS New York State has adopted Labor Law § 203-e, which prohibits discrimination based on an employee’s, or a dependent’s, reproductive health decision-making, and WHEREAS this legislation requires that notice of such law be included in the Village’s employee handbook, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby adopts the updated Employee Policy Manual dated January 2025, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees directs the Village Clerk to distribute the updated manual to all Officers, Employees and Volunteers of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. Resolution #8-2025 On motion of TRUSTEE NICHOLSON, seconded by TRUSTEE POLITI, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New with a 4-0 vote. January 22, 2025 WHEREAS the New York State Department of Transportation constructed a bikeway/walkway as part of the Croton River Bridge Replacement Project, and WHEREAS it is incumbent on the part of both the Village and the Town to provide ongoing maintenance to the bikeway/walkway component of said project, including the lighting system, litter removal, maintenance of the asphalt and the areas off the asphalt, and WHEREAS the Village and the Town have determined that it would be most efficient to have one government responsible to provide the snow removal and lighting system maintenance, and WHEREAS it is the desire of the Village and the Town to enter into this Agreement pursuant to the provisions of the General Municipal Law, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Manager to execute the Crossining Bridge maintenance agreement with the Town of Ossining. Resolution #9-2025 On motion of TRUSTEE NICHOLSON, seconded by TRUSTEE POLITI, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New with a 4-0 vote. WHEREAS there have been a number of new police officers hired by the Village this fiscal year, and WHEREAS the Village covers the cost of the initial uniform purchase for each officer, and WHEREAS additional funding is required in the Police Department budget to cover these expenses, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board hereby authorizes the Village Treasurer to transfer $10,000 from Contingency Account A1990.4000 to the following account: A3120.4260 – Police Department–Uniforms. Resolution #10-2025 On motion of TRUSTEE NICHOLSON, seconded by TRUSTEE POLITI, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New with a 4-0 vote. January 22, 2025 WHEREAS the Village has operated a public access cable TV channel for many years through Optimum, and WHEREAS certain legacy equipment for the channel is located at Croton-Harmon High School, and WHEREAS the equipment needs to be relocated off school grounds to allow the channel to continue to operate, and WHEREAS funding for such expenses was not included in the 2024-2025 General Fund budget, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board hereby authorizes the Village Treasurer to transfer $15,447 from Contingency Account A1990.4000 to the following account: A6410.4000 – Publicity: Contractual. 8. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #11-2025 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE NICHOLSON, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New with a 3-0 vote (Trustee Politi recused herself from voting on this resolution). WHEREAS the Village received a copy of the liquor license application for The Grand Croton LLC, located at 130 Grand Street, and WHEREAS the Planning Board has approved a change of use for this location to operate as a café/theatre with a full kitchen and bar, WHEREAS the applicant has requested that the Village waive the 30-day waiting period so the application can proceed in a timely fashion, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board hereby supports the waiving of the 30-day waiting period for The Grand Croton LLC, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Clerk is directed to provide a copy of this resolution to the applicant and New York State Liquor Authority. January 22, 2025 Adam Moore, 25 Grand Street, Croton on Hudson, and Project Manager for “The Grand”, stated that this is a community-based food and entertainment venue with the goal to create a cultural hub in Croton. Trustee Simon explained that waiving the 30-day period is a very slight reduction in the amount of time it typically takes to receive a liquor license, there is still an onerous process that they will have to go through with the State, but he is happy that we can make that time more efficient and a little bit faster. 9. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS: Michael Mamone, 19 Young Avenue, Croton on Hudson, asked the Board to enforce the dog ordinance, complained about increased traffic, and reckless driving and asked that the Village enforce traffic laws, does not support the Village spending $300,000 on repaving Oneida and Alcott Avenues, and does not support the repaving of Cleveland Drive and asked that drainage issues be addressed instead. Ed Riely, 110 Truesdale Drive, Croton on Hudson, stated that he is concerned about the expansion of transit housing in Croton, does not support a 75 foot high building on LOT A, and encouraged the Board to address the concerns of Young Avenue residents with respect to this project, blamed Westchester County for the mismanagement of their sewer treatment plant causing the closing of the Croton River because of sewage issues and suggested that sewerage pipes that go through our delicate and protected areas be double hull sewers, and addressed his concerns regarding abortion. 10. REPORTS: Trustee Politi stated that she met with the Arboretum, and they discussed how to make improvements to their trail maps. Trustee Nicholson stated that they have received concerns from the community regarding the changes to immigration enforcement, as the liaison to the IDEA Committee and the Police Advisory Committee, we are actively reviewing this policy that was created in 2017, the bicycle giveaway project is slated for May 17th, and advised that residents have to the end of the month to complete the Police Advisory survey. Trustee Simon thanked Village staff for all their hard work during our recent snow storms, on January 9th the Chamber of Commerce received a presentation from the Westchester Building and Realty Institute and Westchester County Association on how the business community can work with local governments to address housing Village Board of Trustees January 22, 2025 issues, on January 9th he attended the Westchester Municipal Officials meeting where NYCOM Executive Director and NYCOM President discussed the upcoming State Budget, on January 14th he sat in on a presentation at the Town of Cortlandt regarding the Quaker Bridge project, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee met on January 16th and received a briefing from DPW on the Gotwald Circle, last night the Planning Board met to discuss a change of use for Mirage Mirror and Glass, he and Mayor Pugh participated in a briefing earlier this evening from Mothers Out Front regarding “leave the plastic behind” program, and the Rotary held a meeting yesterday where they received a briefing from the Westchester Children’s Association. Mayor Pugh advised that Earth Day will be held on May 3rd, the Repair Café will be held on March 29th, attended the Conservation Advisory Council meeting where they talked about supporting his pledge to support Monarch Butterflies, they also talked about dark skies and their joint efforts with the Town of Cortlandt to update our natural resource inventory. Resolution On motion by Trustee Simon and seconded by Trustee Nicholson the Board of Trustees approved the following Mayoral appointments. Motion was approved with a 4-0 vote. Conservation Advisory Council David Daly Term Expires 12/2026 IDEA Committee Adriana Zavala Term Expires 12/2025 IDEA Committee Kyla Black Term Expires 12/2025 Arts and Humanities Council Tom Kristich Term Expires 12/2026 Sustainability Committee Cheryl Wong Village Manager Healy explained that the resolution updating the Employee Policy Manual was a law that was passed by the State and was an amendment to the New York State Labor Law and based on the advice of our Labor Counsel, the Village was instructed to add that statement to our Policy Manual, with respect to the comments regarding Cleveland Drive, the work that is being done is being paid for through a Federal earmark, it was limited in scope with what could be done, there were certain roads that had a certain rating under the Federal Transportation System and Cleveland Drive, Gerstein Street and Old Post Road South were the only ones that qualified. Village Manager Healy stated that they will also be adding ADA ramps and all of the sewer grates and manhole covers have either been replaced or reset so that Village Board of Trustees January 22, 2025 they are flush with the ground so that the roadway is much safter for cyclists and pedestrians, with respect to the comments regarding the paving of Olcott and Oneida, all of our roads are rated through a grading system that our DPW uses, our DPW Department is run by a very competent Professional Engineer and we take his recommendations on which roads are in need of repaving. Village Manager Healy advised that we have upgraded our microphones, we are in the process of upgrading the camera system to provide crisper images, and as part of the Consent Agenda this evening we approved transferring funds to fund the relocation of some equipment from the High School to Village Hall so we can get our meetings back on television. There being no further comments 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 4-0 vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:20PM Respectively submitted, Judy Weintraub, Board Secretary __________________________ Paula DiSanto, Village Clerk