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Minutes of a June 2, 2026 special meeting at which the Board approved fiscal year vouchers and adopted two resolutions. Resolution #116-2026, passed 4-1 with Trustee Slippen voting nay, retains Pracademic Partners at a cost not to exceed $15,000 to recruit candidates for a new Assistant Village Manager position; Slippen called the fee excessive and said the Village should try to fill the position first, while other trustees cited anticipated retirements and time constraints. Resolution #117-2026, passed 5-0, submits a home rule request for a school speed zone camera demonstration program tied to Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg's bill A11322-B and State Senator Peter Harckham's companion bill S10058-C; trustees noted adoption gives legal authority but does not commit the Village to installing cameras.

A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, NY was held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in the Georgianna Grant Meeting Room at the Stanley Trustee Nachtaler Mayor Pugh called the meeting to order at 6:30pm, and led those present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustee Nicholson made a motion to approve the following Fiscal Year Vouchers, Claims numbered 26006185-26006340 and 27000000-27000041. The motion was seconded by Trustee Simon and approved with a 5-0 vote. $400,446.84 $26,224.56 $10,482.90 $119,902.07 $5,034.72 RESOLUTION #116-2026 On motion of Trustee Simon, seconded by Trustee Nicholson, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York, with a 4-1 vote (Trustee Slippen voting nay). WHEREAS, the Village Board is desirous of creating the position of Assistant Village Manager to assist the Village Manager with administrative duties, capital project planning and grant administration, among other duties; and WHEREAS, the Village Manager has recommended that a recruitment firm be retained to solicit and screen candidates for the position; and WHEREAS, two proposals for this work were received; and WHEREAS, the Village Manager has recommended that Pracademic Partners be retained for this scope of work at a cost not to exceed $15,000, authorizes the Village Manager to accept the proposal from Pracademic Partners at a cost not to exceed $15,000; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Village Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following budget transfer in the 2026-2027 General Fund Budget: A1230.4000 Muni. Executive - Contractual $15,000 A1990.4000 Contingency - Contractual $15,000 June 2, 2026 Trustee Simon stated that money was set aside in the 2026-2027 General Fund Budget for this position, it is needed with the robust project agenda planned for the future and that use of a firm to assist with filling executive- level positions is commonplace in municipalities and other organizations. Trustee Nachtaler agreed and stated that ensuring that the Village has great talent is a key priority and responsibility of the Board. Trustee Slippen stated that, while she agrees the Assistant Village Manager position is important, she believes the fee is excessive and that the Village should attempt to fill the position first before entering into an agreement with a firm. Trustee Nachtaler further stated that her decision to support this agreement was, in part, based on the fact that the position needs to be filled sooner rather than later because of anticipated retirements and that a firm is best equipped to ensure that happens. Trustee Nicholson agreed and said that, since this is a new position, one of the benefits of having the firm will be to develop a full job description and determine the responsibilities of the Assistant Village Manager. Mayor Pugh stated that, while it is possible the Village could fill the position without using the recruitment firm, he would rather not take a chance with the time constraints facing the Village and so he will support this resolution. RESOLUTION #117-2026 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 desires to establish a school speed zone camera demonstration program; and WHEREAS, the state authorizes municipalities to make such requests through the home rule process; and WHEREAS, Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg has introduced bill A11322-B in the State Assembly to authorize a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson; and WHEREAS, State Senator Peter Harckham has introduced companion bill S10058-C in the State Senate regarding same; and WHEREAS, the Village is required to formally submit a home rule request to the NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Village Board of Trustees hereby requests authorization to establish a school speed zone camera demonstration program; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that a copy of this home rule request be sent to State Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg and State Senator Peter Harckham. June 2, 2026 Village Manager Healy explained that additional changes to the legislation necessitated another new home rule request, specifically the adjudication of the ticket. The merits of the program have not changed since the Village Board adopted the original home rule request. Trustee Nachtaler stated that adoption of this home rule request does not mean that the Village will be implementing the speed cameras, but simply gives the Village the legal authority to establish a program should it decide to do so, after discussion and a public hearing. Trustee Nachtaler also stated that it was her understanding that the cameras only capture the rear of the vehicle, including the license plate, and do not record the individual driving the vehicle. Mayor Pugh concurred and stated that, in some previous home rule requests, the Board has deliberated for over a year before ultimately voting to implement them. Trustee Nachtaler requested that the Board discuss the various cameras in use by the Police Department at a future work session. Trustee Slippen agreed and stated that people in the community are concerned about the use of cameras in general. Trustee Slippen also suggested incorporating questions about cameras into the upcoming Police Advisory Committee survey. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: On motion of Trustee Simon, second by Trustee Nicholson, the minutes for the May 27, 2026, work session were approved. On motion of Trustee Simon, second by Trustee Nicholson, the minutes for the May 27, 2026, executive session were approved. There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion to close the meeting was made by Trustee Nicholson. Motion was seconded by Trustee Nachtaler and approved with a 5-0 vote. Meeting adjourned at 6:46pm. Respectfully Submitted,