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Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, held on Wednesday, April 8, 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 26005261-26005378. The Motion was seconded by Trustee Nicholson and approved with a 5-0 Vote. $150,233.71 Water Fund $9,097.27 Sewer Fund $3,042.03 Capital Fund $131,547.92 Trust Fund $1,075.71 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A motion to open a Public Hearing on 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 was made by Trustee Simon. Motion was seconded by Trustee Nicholson and approved with a 5-0 vote. Village Manager Healy explained that the proposed Local Law identifies various occupations that the Village would be able to legally provide some type of preference in future affordable housing opportunities. Village Manager Healy stated that based on discussions the Board identified Police, Fire, EMS, those in the medical field and Veterans to be eligible for the program. Village Manager Healy advised that the Planning Board was generally supportive of this law, but they also requested that in the future teachers and other individuals who work in the school system be included as well. Village Manager Healy stated that the Board generally agreed with the Planning Board’s suggestion, but in the interest of getting something on the books, we wanted Mayor Pugh Trustee Simon Village Manager Bryan Healy Trustee Nachtaler Village Attorney Joshua Subin Trustee Nicholson Village Treasurer Genette Toone Trustee Slippen Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 to move forward with the law as written and at some point in the future we can look at adding an educational preference. Trustee Simon stated that our goal is to have both the occupational preferences and support the goals of affordable housing as defined by the County and the County made the determination, based on the data, that the Village can do both. Trustee Nicholson asked how much is the preference weighted in the application process. Village Manager Healy explained that the Village Board would not be making the selections, we have a third-party administrator that would do the actual lottery and verification. Village Attorney Subin explained that first an applicant would have to qualify on an income basis, then within the occupational preference pool, there would be an order of priority; emergency services would have first preference, medical service would have second preference and Veterans would have third preference and if no qualified occupational preferences applied then those units would go to the rest of the pool of qualified applicants. Trustee Slippen asked what is the mechanism to add those in the educational field. Village Manager Healy stated that he reached out to the Housing Action Council who had done the research for us in the past at no cost, and unfortunately they had a change in leadership as well as staff and they currently do not have the capability to do the research and we would have to find another organization to do that work for us. Mayor Pugh stated that we are in the budget preparation process and since we would have to pay to get the information that would be needed, it is a conversation we can have, also recognizing that the data may not go our way. There being no comments to come before the Board, a motion to close the Public Hearing was made by Trustee Simon. Motion was seconded by Trustee Nicholson and approved with a 5-0 vote. 4. LWRP Consistency Review and EAF Part II Review for Local Law Introductory No. 5 of 2026. April 8, 2026 EAF Part II 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? √ 11. Will the proposed action create a hazard to environmental resources or human health? √ LWRP Consistency Review 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 Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 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 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 Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 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. No 7F Construction activity of any kind must not cause a measurable increase in erosion or flooding at the site of such activity, or impact other locations. activity in the Croton River and Hudson River spawning areas shall be timed so that spawning of anadromous fish species and shellfish will not be adversely affected. No 7G Construction activity of any kind must not cause significant degradation of water quality or impact identified significant fish and wildlife habitats. No Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 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 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 No Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 that would increase erosion of or flooding of the point. 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 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 No Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 Croton Rivers in the form of a trail or walkway system. 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. 19 Protect, maintain, and increase the level and types of access to public water-related recreation resources and facilities. No Water dependent and water enhanced recreation will be encouraged and facilitated and will be given priority over non-water related uses along the coast. No 21A Boating and fishing activities should be encouraged provided that they do not restrict other water-related recreational opportunities and are undertaken in a manner compatible with existing water- dependent uses. No Development when located adjacent to the shore will provide for water-related recreation whenever such use is compatible with reasonably anticipated demand for such activities and is compatible with the primary purpose of the development. No HISTORIC AND SCENIC QUALITY POLICIES Protect, enhance and restore structures, districts, areas or sites that are of significance in the history, architecture, archaeology or culture of the State, its communities, or the Nation. No Prevent impairment of scenic resources of statewide significance. (The nearest scenic area of statewide significance (SASS) is the Bear Mountain Park subunit of the Hudson Highlands SASS which is north of the Village) No Protect, restore or enhance natural and man-made resources which are not No Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 identified as being of statewide significance, but which contribute to the overall scenic quality of the coastal area. 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 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 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 No Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 conventional facilities are unreasonably high, given the size of the existing tax base of these communities. 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 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 No Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 habitats, recreation areas, important agricultural lands and scenic resources. 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 5. LWRP Consistency Review for curve warning signage along Route 9, North Riverside Avenue, Croton Point Avenue and Albany Post Road. 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 Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 Facilitate the siting of water dependent uses and facilities on or adjacent to coastal waters. No 2A Encourage water-enhanced commercial uses where such uses complement water dependent uses and do not result in displacement of such uses. No Further develop the State’s existing major ports of Albany, Buffalo, New York, Ogdensburg and Oswego as centers of commerce and industry, and encourage the siting, in these port areas, including those under the jurisdiction of State public authorities, of land use and development which is essential to, or in support of, waterborne transportation of cargo and people. No Strengthen the economic base of smaller harbor areas by encouraging the development and enhancement of those traditional uses and activities which have provided such areas with their unique maritime identity. No Encourage the location of development in areas where public services and facilities essential to such development are adequate. No 5A When feasible, development within the Village should be directed within the current service area of existing water and sewer facilities or in close proximity to areas where distribution lines currently exist. No Expedite permit procedures in order to facilitate the siting of development activities at suitable locations No 6A To expedite permit procedures, the Village shall coordinate all relevant local laws into a development package for applicants and/or make all local laws available to applicants proposing development activities. No FISH & WILDLIFE POLICIES Significant coastal fish and wildlife habitats will be protected, preserved, and, where practical, restored so as to maintain their viability as habitats. 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 Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 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. No 7F Construction activity of any kind must not cause a measurable increase in erosion or flooding at the site of such activity, or impact other locations. activity in the Croton River and Hudson River spawning areas shall be timed so that spawning of anadromous fish species and shellfish will not be adversely affected. 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 No Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 access to existing resources, supplementing existing stocks, and developing new. 9A Ensure continued recreational use and public access to the rivers through Village owned land adjacent to the railroad parking lot, at Croton Point Park, at Senasqua and Croton Landing Parks, along the Croton River, and at the Croton Yacht Club. Efforts should be made to increase opportunities for public access and enjoyment in these areas. No 9B Encourage passive recreational enjoyment of the wildlife in the designated significant fish and wildlife habitats, on the Audubon Society sanctuaries, Jane Lytle Arboretum, Gouveia Park and on other public or private lands within the Village where wildlife habitats are located, as well as the protection of such resources. No Further develop commercial finfish, shellfish and crustacean resources in the coastal area by encouraging the construction of new, or improvement of existing onshore commercial fishing facilities, increasing marketing of the State's seafood products, maintaining adequate stocks and expanding aquaculture facilities. No FLOODING & EROSION POLICIES Buildings and other structures will be sited in the coastal area so as to minimize damage to property and the endangering of human lives caused by flooding and erosion. No Activities or development in the coastal area will be undertaken so as to minimize damage to natural resources and property from flooding and erosion by protecting natural protective features including beaches, dunes, barrier islands and bluffs. No 12A Every effort should be made to protect Croton Point, a natural protective barrier to Croton Bay from activities or development that would increase erosion of or flooding of the point. No The construction or reconstruction of erosion protection structures shall be undertaken only if they have a reasonable probability of controlling erosion for at least thirty years as demonstrated in design and 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 No Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 increase in erosion or flooding at the site of such activities or development, or at other locations. 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. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 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 Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 Access to the publicly owned foreshore and to lands immediately adjacent to the foreshore or the water's edge that are publicly owned shall be provided and it should be provided in a manner compatible with adjoining uses. 19 Protect, maintain, and increase the level and types of access to public water-related recreation resources and facilities. No Water dependent and water enhanced recreation will be encouraged and facilitated and will be given priority over non-water related uses along the coast. No 21A Boating and fishing activities should be encouraged provided that they do not restrict other water-related recreational opportunities and are undertaken in a manner compatible with existing water- dependent uses. No Development when located adjacent to the shore will provide for water-related recreation whenever such use is compatible with reasonably anticipated demand for such activities and is compatible with the primary purpose of the development. No HISTORIC AND SCENIC QUALITY POLICIES Protect, enhance and restore structures, districts, areas or sites that are of significance in the history, architecture, archaeology or culture of the State, its communities, or the Nation. No Prevent impairment of scenic resources of statewide significance. (The nearest scenic area of statewide significance (SASS) is the Bear Mountain Park subunit of the Hudson Highlands SASS which is north of the Village) No Protect, restore or enhance natural and man-made resources which are not identified as being of statewide significance, but which contribute to the overall scenic quality of the coastal area. No 25A Establish and protect identified public viewsheds of the Hudson River, including but not limited to the public views of the Hudson River from the western shoreline 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 Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 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 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 No Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 jurisdiction will be limited so as to protect significant fish and wildlife habitats, recreational areas and water supply areas.. 34A Moored structures or marine vessels shall not discharge ballast water or other releases into the waterway. No Dredging and filling in coastal waters and disposal of dredged material will be undertaken in a manner that meets existing State permit requirements, and protects significant fish and wildlife habitats, scenic resources, natural protective features, important agricultural lands, and wetlands. No Activities related to the shipment and storage of petroleum and other hazardous materials will be conducted in a manner that will prevent or at least minimize spills into coastal waters; all practicable efforts will be undertaken to expedite the cleanup of such discharges; and restitution for damages will be required when these spills occur. No Best management practices will be utilized to minimize the non-point discharge of excess nutrients, organics and eroded soils into coastal waters. No 37A Control of the development of hilltops and steep slopes should be exerted in order to prevent erosion and minimize runoff and flooding from new construction. No The quality and quantity of surface water and ground water supplies will be conserved and protected, particularly where such waters constitute the primary or sole source of water supply. No The transport, storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste, particularly hazardous waste, within coastal areas will be conducted in such a manner so as to protect groundwater and surface water supplies, significant fish and wildlife habitats, recreation areas, important agricultural lands and scenic resources. No Effluent discharged from major steam electric generating and industrial facilities into coastal waters will not be unduly injurious to fish and wildlife and shall conform to State water quality standards.. No 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 Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 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 6. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS SUBMITTED BY EMAIL: None 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None 8. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER: Village Manager Healy advised that the Engineering Department received a “Change of Use Application” for a Cannabis Dispensary at 370 South Riverside Avenue and the Planning Board will discuss this at their meeting on April 14th, the Village Board has heard the community’s desire not to have an aerator or any other mechanical system at Kaplan’s Pond and a vote on the proposal to conduct a water and health assessment of Kaplan’s Pond has been postponed, the Cornell Cooperative Extension is reviewing the proposal and he looks forward to receiving their comments; he continues to reach out to the County regarding the Quaker Bridge project and per their last report, Westchester County is still awaiting approval from the Army Corps of Engineers and that the project will be delayed past the initial completion date of June 30th, we have received a number of complaints regarding litter along Route 9 and the New York State Department of Transportation has that on their list; DPW has begun the site work at Gouveia Park, and welcomed our new Parking Enforcement Officer. The Board expressed their frustration with the delay of the Quaker Bridge project. Village Manager Healy advised that he continues to reach out to the County pushing to get answers on why it is taking so long to get the approvals from the Army Corps of Engineers, he along with the Town of Cortlandt have asked the County to put out a press release that can be shared with the community. April 8, 2026 9. 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. Membership Changes in the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026- 04/813890a951c22e932d67136ff9b35a9c16481ab0.pdf 2. Memo from Village Manager Bryan Healy requesting approval to accept two donations in the total amount of $2,185.71 from Kathleen Casey and Kathy Geradi for the placement of benches at Dobbs Park and Duck Pond Park. https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026- 04/8a4cf8ae66830f92fb45588c29237a6490b75587.pdf 3. Email from Toni Senecal of the Croton Business Council requesting approval to hold the annual Oktoberfest festival on September 26, 2026, in the Upper Village. https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026- 04/2f2aaa228db2f76ed6d461943fd68401e5b174d4.pdf 4. Email from Marie Roche of Teatown Lake Reservation requesting to use Silver Lake Park on April 27, 2026, and May 20, 2026, for trout release programs for school-aged children. https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026- 04/60a9212418fa0e563fb2baabc250b21ea2ee2566.pdf b. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #68-2026 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: April 8, 2026 1. Approving Graham Webster being dropped from the rolls of the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department and Cristian Vazquez being added as a member of Columbian Hook & Ladder Co. 2. Accepting the donation in the amount of $1,111 from Kathy Geradi to place a bench at Dobbs Park. 3. Accepting the donation in the amount of $1,074.71 from Kathleen Casey to place a bench at Duck Pond Park. 4. Approving the request from the Croton Business Council to host the Oktoberfest festival in the Upper Village on September 26, 2026, pending the execution of an agreement with the Village. 5. Approving the use of Silver Lake Park by Teatown Lake Reservation for a trout release program by school-aged children on April 27, 2026, and May 20, 2026. Resolution #69-2026 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 in 1872, J. Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees, and WHEREAS Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world, and WHEREAS trees provide an abundance of environmental and aesthetic advantages to citizens and wildlife, wherever they are found, and WHEREAS trees in our Village increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community, and WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation since 1984 and desires to continue its tree-planting program, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, on behalf of the Village Board of Trustees, does hereby proclaim April 24, 2026, as “Arbor Day”, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all residents of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson are urged to support efforts to preserve our urban forests, cool our streets, clean our air, reduce our carbon footprint and improve our overall state of wellbeing. April 8, 2026 Resolution #70-2026 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 has received a request from Camp Nabby of Mohegan Lake, New York, to use the parking spaces along South Riverside Avenue reserved for Croton-Harmon Train Station parking for pick-up and drop-off of campers, and WHEREAS Camp Nabby has agreed to pay $32 per day, or $1,216 for the camp season, for use of the parking spaces, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorize the Village Manager to execute the agreement with Camp Nabby to authorize the use of the parking spaces along South Riverside Avenue reserved for Croton-Harmon Train Station parking in the amount of $1,216 for the period beginning June 29, 2026, through August 20, 2026. Resolution #71-2026 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 Con Edison requested police services for various gas main replacement work in 2025, and WHEREAS police officers are assigned to conduct traffic control, as well as to ensure safety for residents and visitors to the Village, and WHEREAS police officers were also requested to conduct special details at Temple Israel, and WHEREAS Con Edison and Temple Israel have agreed to pay the cost of the overtime for these officers, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Treasurer is authorized to amend the General Fund 2025-2026 budget in the amount of $207,381.54: April 8, 2026 A3120.1200 Personnel Services – Overtime $185,381.54 A3120.1241 Personnel Services – Overtime (Youth) $ 22,000 GENERAL REVENUES Increase Revenues A3120.1520 Police Fees $207,381.54 c. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on March 25, 2026, was made by Trustee Simon. The motion was seconded by Trustee Nachtaler and approved with a 5-0 vote. Motion to approve the minutes of the Work Session Session held on March 26, 2026, was made by Trustee Simon. The motion was seconded by Trustee Nachtaler and approved with a 5-0 vote. 10. APPROVED RESOLUTION (adopted at the Work Session held on March 26, 2025) Resolution #67-2026 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE SLIPPEN, 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 Police Department has been investigating the implementation of a police department body-warn camera program, and WHEREAS the implementation of a police body-warn camera program has the support of the Village’s Police Advisory Committee (PAC), and WHEREAS proposals for such a program were solicited from Axon Enterprise and Motorola Solutions, and WHEREAS members of the police department have been using cameras from both companies on a trial basis over the past few months, and WHEREAS after reviewing the proposals and receiving feedback from the department, Chief of Police John Nikitopoulos has requested to move forward with the proposal from Axon Enterprise, and Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 WHEREAS the camera program from Axon Enterprise includes translation services and will integrate with the department-issued tasers; and WHEREAS the camera program will also include dash cameras that activate when the vehicle’s emergency lights activate, and WHEREAS the equipment is available through New York State Contract #PM69698 and complies with the Village’s Procurement Policy, and WHEREAS the funding for the first year of the program (June 2026 – May 2027) will be covered through the Law Enforcement Technology Grant received last year from New York State, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Manager to accept the proposal from Axon Enterprise in the amount of $414,301.36. 11. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #72-2026 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 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 the review of curve warning signage along state roadways in the Village; and WHEREAS, on April 6, 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 policies of the LWRP and determined that the following policy is relevant to the proposed project: 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 Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 full consideration to those interests, and to the safeguards which the State has established to protect. 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 improvements to curve warning signage by the New York State Dept. of Transportation to be consistent with the Village’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. Resolution #73-2026 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 on February 4, 2026, the Village Board of Trustees declared itself Lead Agency for SEQRA purposes, and WHEREAS on March 25, 2026, the Village Board of Trustees undertook the process and review described in detail in Parts 2 and 3 of the Short EAF “Determination of Significance” attached hereto, and WHEREAS the Village Board held a public hearing to consider Local Law Introductory No. 3 of 2026, which was opened and closed on March 25, 2026, and WHEREAS based on the feedback received during and after the public hearing, the Village Board has decided not to amend the number of fowl permitted on residential properties until further review can be undertaken, and WHEREAS the Village Board has received a recommendation of consistency from the Waterfront Advisory Committee with the Village’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, and WHEREAS the Village Board must make its own determination of consistency with the LWRP policy standards and conditions, and WHEREAS on March 25, 2026, the Village Board reviewed the LWRP policy standards and conditions, Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows: The Village Board of Trustees determines that, after reviewing the LWRP policy standards and conditions, none were found to be applicable for the Proposed Action, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that based upon the above, the Village Board of Trustees confirms its determination that the Proposed Action, to address a number of inconsistencies within the Zoning Code and update certain definitions, complies with the policy standards and conditions set forth in the Village’s LWRP, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby issues and adopts the EAF Parts 2 and 3 Determination of Significance attached hereto and adopts a Negative Declaration in connection with this action, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby adopts Local Law Introductory No. 3 of 2026 to amend Chapter 230, Zoning, to address a number of inconsistencies within the Zoning Code and update certain definitions, which upon adoption becomes Local Law No. 5 of 2026. Trustee Simon advised that we have removed the fowl provisions and will return to them subsequent to our Planner doing some research on best practices and what other communities are doing. Village Manager Healy said that we are hoping to have this on our agenda for a work session in May. Resolution #74-2026 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 it is in the best interests of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson to take such actions as may be necessary and proper to administer the enforcement of summonses returnable to the Croton-on-Hudson Village Court and to provide for the collection of fine and penalty attendants thereto, and WHEREAS the Board of Trustees wish to provide an opportunity for defendants before said Court to dispose of their matters in an orderly fashion, Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Croton-on-Hudson Board of Trustees hereby establish an initiative known and identified as the “2026 Justice Court Amnesty and Compliance Project”, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such initiative, comprised of three periods, shall commence on June 1, 2026, and conclude on August 31, 2026, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the period of matters to be covered by such initiative shall be January 1, 2018, through March 31, 2024, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village seeks to offer a discount in the amount of 50% of the outstanding balance of fines and penalties due and owing the Village Court from participants covered in this initiative, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the provisions of this resolution shall take effect immediately, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to execute the agreement with Fundamental Business Service Inc. and take any other actions necessary to implement this resolution. DISCUSSION Village Manager Healy advised that it came to our attention through our ticket manager program that we had a number of outstanding tickets between 2018-2024, after discussions with our Village Prosecutor we decided to focus on tickets that are outside the window of “enforcement judgement” and as such, 50 percent of those tickets would have the penalties removed. Village Manager Healy advised that our Village Justice is in support of this as well. Village Manager Healy advised that there are no costs to the Village to do this, Fundamental Business Service, Inc. takes a portion of the funds that they collect. Resolution #75-2026 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 is undertaking a renovation of the Dobbs Park playground and basketball court, and WHEREAS on September 24, 2025, the Village Board awarded the bid for this work to Peter J. Landi Inc., and Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 WHEREAS a change order has been submitted as part of the project to install bollard lighting along the walkway in the park, and WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the Village to have this work completed during the renovation of the park, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to approve Change Order No. 1 for Bid #12-2025 in the amount of $10,250. Resolution #76-2026 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 of Croton-on-Hudson (“the Village”) is acting as the municipal sponsor for the Van Cortlandt Manor Entrance Project (P.I.N. 8760.11) to reconfigure the entrance, enhance site safety, and improve visitor experience at the National Historic Landmark, and WHEREAS the Village Board of Trustees awarded the contract for this work to Remus Industries of Ossining, New York, on December 17, 2025, and WHEREAS design changes during the course of the project have resulted in Change Order 4 being submitted, and WHEREAS Historic Hudson Valley (HHV) has reviewed the proposed change order and determined that the additional work is necessary for the successful completion of the project, and WHEREAS per the agreement executed by the Village and HHV, all costs for this project that exceed the funding amount allocated by the New York State Department of Transportation are the sole responsibility of HHV, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Manager to approve Change Order No. 4 in the total amount of $6,997.50. Resolution #77-2026 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. April 8, 2026 WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson orders various t-shirts and polo shirts for recreational programs and Village staff, and WHEREAS on February 19, 2026, the Village published a request for proposals for screened sportswear, and WHEREAS a total of six proposals were received by the deadline of March 19, 2026, and WHEREAS the Village Manager has reviewed the proposals and recommended that the contract be awarded to Empire Printing, LLC, of Springfield, Missouri, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to award the contract for screened sportswear to Empire Printing, LLC of Springfield, Missouri, for the period of April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2028. 12.PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS: David Lowell, Farrington Road, Croton on Hudson once again addressed the Board regarding his frustration that nothing seems to be happening to stop the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in Croton and encouraged the Board to be more aggressive. Mr. Lowell handed the Board a list of various communities that have totally banned the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. 13.REPORTS: Trustee Slippen asked what is the proper procedure to get the gas-powered leaf blower discussion going, and can we refer this to one of our committees to assist us in making recommendations. Trustee Slippen advised that a “Go Fund Me” has been set up for those affected by the fire at Palmer Avenue, as well as a “Go Fund Me” to assist in the clean-up along Route 9, the Croton Library held a kick-off meeting this past Monday regarding their proposed renovations and directed everyone to their website for more information, thanked the neighbors at Kaplan’s Pond who came out supporting improvements at Kaplan’s Pond, the Arts and Humanities Committee have been working hard on the peace-pole and is happy to advise that the installation will take place on May 16th. Trustee Nachtaler stated that she is pleased that the State is funding the new signs along Route 9, on April 14th there is an annual Westchester County Holocaust commemoration at the Garden of Remembrance in White Plains from 10-1pm. Trustee Nachtaler addressed the dispensary matter and her Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 understanding under New York State law for a Village our size, is that a second dispensary would need to be 1,000 feet apart from an existing dispensary, and while this does not impact the current application, she asked that the Board direct the Village Planner to evaluate and prepare a potential zoning text and map amendment regarding the citing of adult use cannabis in the C2 Retail District and this evaluation should look at whether it would be more appropriate to locate them in the southern most portion of the C2 District which is the strip mall where Shoprite is located. Trustee Nicholson stated that she supports Trustee Nachtaler’s suggestion because she has some real concerns about the location of the current application from a school perspective; she understands there is some legislation on the State level looking at the loophole around distance requirements between a dispensary and day care centers and pre-schools and believes from a Zoning perspective this is something we can take on. Village Manager Healy clarified that the distance between cannabis dispensaries is 2,000 feet in communities with a population of less than 20,000. Village Manager Healy also indicated that most of the Harmon area would be covered because he does not believe that the C2 District is more than 2,000 feet in any one direction. Village Manager Healy explained that we don’t generally refer matters to the Planning Board, and as detailed in Village Law the process is for the Village Board in consultation with the Village Manager, staff and the Village Attorney is to put together legislation and then it is referred to the Planning Board for comments as well as the County Planning Board, and the Waterfront Advisory Council and recommended that we follow the established procedure. Village Manager Healy also indicated that he, the Village Attorney and the Planner are currently working on the Zoning for Cannabis Trustee Simon stated that this is a worthy conversation to have, we had done some preliminary maps in 2022 when we were considering this that showed where the distances would lay and supports a work session so that we can roll up our sleeves and look at the maps and discuss what the issues are with respect to boundaries. Trustee Nicholson stated that a work session would be helpful to clarify if a pre-school would be counted as a school. Trustee Nicholson stated that the Conservation Advisory Council is ready to look at the gas-powered leaf blower law and they will be meeting on April 21st, and the Lorraine Hansberry Village Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 committee is working on a Lorraine Hansberry birthday celebration on May 17th. Trustee Simon advised that on March 27th he attended Sustainable Westchester’s annual meeting and looks forward to the new Executive Director’s exciting new programs, on Feb 27th he and the Mayor attended the annual Viet Nam Veteran’s Remembrance Day ceremony, the Rotary Club is spearheading a thank you event to recognize all the hard work of our DPW staff during this past winter, this Monday the Bike-Share program is officially back and thanked all those involved in finding new locations, thanked our Fire Department members on their response to the recent Palmer Avenue Fire, and advised of the passing of Barnard Doran on April 1st. Mayor Pugh thanked John Ealer for the great start to the Clean Committee’s regular clean-ups, and he and John Ealer are in the midst of a conversation about furthering support through the “Adopt a Highway” program and looks forward to updating the community. Mayor Pugh supports holding a work session on the leaf blower topic after the budget is adopted; and as Village Manager Healy indicated, he, our Planner and Village Attorney are currently working on the Zoning for Cannabis and looks forward to an update on this. There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion to close the meeting and enter into an Executive Session concerning personnel was made by Trustee Simon. Motion was seconded by Trustee Nicholson and approved with a 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:22pm.