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DRAFT Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, NY was held on Monday, April 18, 2022, in the Georgianna Grant Meeting Room at the Stanley Kellerhouse Municipal Building, Van Wyck Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pugh called the meeting to order at 7:40pm. Everyone joined in the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustee Simon made a motion to approve the following Fiscal Year Vouchers. The motion was seconded by Trustee Horowitz and approved with a 5-0 Vote. $108,182.88 Water Fund $6,705.41 Sewer Fund $969.81 Capital Fund $8,478.89 Trust Fund $2,042.50 3. PUBLIC HEARING Motion to open a Public Hearing on Local Law Introductory 5 of 2022 to amend Chapter 230, Zoning, of the Village Code to adopt provisions regarding cannabis shops was made by Trustee Simon. Motion was seconded by Trustee Rosales and approved with a 5-0 vote. Ed Riely, 110 Truesdale Drive, Croton on Hudson stated that he is not in favor of the proposed Local Law, he does not understand why the village did not ban it entirely, he believes it is a gateway to the use of other drugs and is concerned of the effects on young people, and it cannot be rescinded once the Village approves it. There being no further comments to come before the Board a motion to close the Public Hearing was made by Trustee Gallelli. Motion was seconded by Trustee Simon and approved with a 5-0 vote. Trustee Gallelli Village Manager Bryan Healy Trustee Horowitz Village Attorney Whitehead Trustee Rosales Village Treasurer Tucker Trustee Simon Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 4. LWRP CONSISTENCY REVIEW – Installation of a generator at Symphony Knoll (15 Mount Airy Road). WAC RESPONSE BOARD RESPONSE 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 No 1A Existing planning and zoning documents should be reviewed and amended where necessary to ensure development within the community is consistent with adopted goals and policies No No 1B Redevelop and revitalize Village owned land at the Metro North Train Station, including Village garage and bay area. accessory uses of Metro North Train Station, while facilitating public access to bay area and recreational use. No No 1C Every effort should be made by the municipality to encourage the mutual cooperation and exchange of information between governmental agencies involved in clean-up of the Croton landfill and Metro-North lagoon in order to develop commercial use of resources found in the coastal area. No No 1D Require restoration of deteriorating structures related to railroad use and assure appropriate maintenance and screening to reduce visual impact. No No 1E Develop the old sewage treatment plant site at the intersection of Route 9A and Municipal Place. No No Facilitate the siting of water dependent uses and facilities on or adjacent to coastal waters No No 2A Expand restrictions on the use of power boats on the Hudson River and Croton River and Bay by further enforcing the parameters that regulate boat traffic such a speed, turbidity, safety, and mooring and sludge disposal. Such controls will further No No Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 increase the compatibility of power boat use with other forms of recreation use within the coastal zone area. The state coastal policy regarding the development of major ports is not applicable to Croton. No No The state coastal policy regarding the strengthening of small harbors is not applicable to Croton. No No Encourage the location of development in areas where public services and facilities essential to such development are adequate, except when such development has special functional requirements or other characteristics which necessitate its location in other coastal areas. No 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 No 5B The extension of water and sewer distribution lines beyond areas currently served should be undertaken cautiously and with prudent regard for Village water resources and the preservation of environmental values in undeveloped areas. No No 5C Limit proposed development within those portions of the coastal zone boundary area, where traffic impacts such as site distance and carrying capacity of the roadways are restricted, particularly along Route 9A, Albany Post Road and Route 129. No No Expedite permit procedures in order to facilitate the siting of development activities at suitable locations. No 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 No FISH & WILDLIFE POLICIES Significant coastal fish and wildlife habitats will be protected, preserved, and, where practical, restored so as to maintain their No No Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 viability as habitats. 7A The quality of the Croton River and Bay significant 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 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 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 No 7D Restoration of degraded ecological elements of the Croton River and Bay and Haverstraw Bay significant fish and wildlife habitats and shore lands shall be included in any programs for cleanup of any adjacent toxic and hazardous waste sites. No no 7E Runoff from public and private parking lots and from storm sewer overflows shall be effectively channeled so as to prevent oil, grease, and other contaminants from polluting surface and ground water and impact the significant fish and wildlife habitats. No 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. Construction activity shall be timed so that spawning of anadromous fish species and shellfish will not be adversely affected. No No 7G Such activities must not cause degradation of water quality or impact identified significant fish and wildlife No No Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 habitats Protect fish and wildlife resources in the coastal area from the introduction of hazardous wastes and other pollutants which bio-accumulate in the food chain, or which cause significant sub lethal or lethal effect on those resources. No No Expand recreational use of fish and wildlife resources in coastal areas by increasing access to existing resources, supplementing existing stocks, and developing new resources. Such efforts shall be made in a manner which ensures the protection of renewable fish and wildlife resources and considers other activities dependent on them. No No 9A Ensure continued recreational use and public access to the rivers through Village- owned land adjacent to the Metro-North parking lot, at Croton Point Park and at Senasqua Park, along the Croton River, and at the Croton Yacht Club. Efforts should be made to encourage recreational use of the fish and wildlife resources found in these areas by increasing the opportunities for public access and enjoyment No No 9B Encourage passive recreational enjoyment of the wildlife in the designated significant fish and wildlife habitats, on the Audubon Society Sanctuaries, on other public or private lands within the Village, where wildlife habitats are located. Encourage the recreational use of areas where such resources are found, as well as the protection of such resources. No No Further develop commercial finfish, shellfish and crustacean resources in the coastal area by encouraging the construction of new or improvement of existing on-shore commercial fishing facilities, increasing marketing of the state's seafood products, maintaining adequate stocks, and expanding aquaculture facilities. Such efforts shall be made in a manner which ensures the protection of renewable fish and wildlife resources and considers other activities dependent on them. No No FLOODING & EROSION POLICIES Buildings and other structures will be sited No No Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 in the coastal area so as to minimize damage to property and the endangering of human lives caused by flooding and erosion 11A Erosion and sediment control measures shall be undertaken in order to safeguard persons, protect property, prevent damage to the environment, and promote the public welfare by guiding, regulating and controlling the design, construction, use and maintenance of any development or other activity which disturbs or breaks the topsoil or results in earth movement. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred 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. Primary dunes will be protected from all encroachments that could impair their natural protective capacity No 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 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 No 13A Any bulkheads along the Hudson must be maintained in good condition and private landowners should be required to restore and maintain erosion control mechanisms along their river frontage which are designed for long term stability. No 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 No Mining, excavation or dredging in coastal waters shall not significantly interfere with the natural coastal processes which No No Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 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. 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 No 16A Public funds shall be appropriated for the yearly maintenance of Senasqua Park until such time that is determined that expenditure of funds outweighs the cost of acquiring, constructing and maintaining a similar public park on Croton's waterfront. No No Whenever possible, use non-structural measures to minimize damage to natural resources and property from flooding and erosion. Such measures shall include: (i) the setback of buildings and structures; (ii) the planting of vegetation and the installation of sand fencing and draining; (iii) the reshaping of bluffs; and (iv) the flood-proofing of buildings or their elevation above the base flood level. No No 17A Efforts to control erosion along the rivers and on the steep slopes rising from areas inland shall be of a non-structural nature, wherever possible, in consideration of the visual impact of structural measures. The retention or planting of vegetative covers will be preferred to structural measures. No 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 No PUBLIC ACCESS POLICIES Protect, maintain, and increase the level and types of access to public water- related recreation resources and facilities so that these resources and facilities may be fully utilized in accordance with No No Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 reasonably anticipated public recreation needs and the protection of historic and natural resources. In providing such access, priority will be given to public beaches, boating facilities, fishing areas and waterfront parks. 19A Encourage the linkage of open space along the Hudson and Croton Rivers in the form of a trail or walkway system. Such systems should be provided along undeveloped and underutilized land as well as along previously developed land. No No 19B Increase physical access to areas that have specific value for their physical and visual access to the Hudson River or Croton River and Bay. No No 19C Encourage the expansion of public transportation, when feasible, to areas within the coastal zone area where water dependent and water enhanced recreation activities are located. No No 19D Increase access to Croton River and Bay at the Village-owned land south of the Village parking lots at the Croton-Harmon Station. No No 19E Maintain the trail, which provides access to the Croton River waterfront, in its current undeveloped condition as a pedestrian walkway. No 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. Such lands shall be retained in public ownership. No 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, provided it is consistent with the preservation and enhancement of other coastal resources and takes into account demand for such facilities. In facilitating such activities, priority shall be given to areas where access to the recreation opportunities of the coast can be provided by new or existing public transportation services and to those areas where the use of the shore is severely restricted by existing development. No No Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 21A Boating activities should be encouraged provided that they do not restrict other recreational opportunities and are undertaken in a manner compatible with existing water- dependent uses. No No Development when located adjacent to the shore will provide for water-related recreation, as a multiple use, whenever such recreational use is appropriate in light reasonably anticipated demand for such activities and the primary purpose of the development No No Protect, enhance and restore structures, districts, in areas of sites that are of significance in the history, architecture, archaeology or culture of the state, its communities or the nation. No No Prevent impairment of scenic resources of statewide significance as identified on the coastal area map. Impairment shall include: (i) the irreversible modification of geologic forms, the destruction or removal of vegetation, the destruction, or removal of structures, whenever the geologic forms, vegetation or structures are significant to the scenic quality of an identified resource; and (ii) the addition of structures which because of siting or scale will reduce identified views or which because of scale, form, or materials will diminish the scenic quality of an identified resource. No 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 No 25A Protect local scenic resources by preventing: (i) the irreversible modification of geologic forms, the destruction or removal of vegetation or wetlands, the destruction, or removal of structures, whenever the geologic forms, vegetation or structures are significant to the scenic quality of an identified resources; and (ii) the addition of structures which because of siting scale will reduce identified views or which because of scale, form, or materials will No No Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 diminish the scenic quality of an identified resource. 25B Secure the designation of the panoramic views from Croton Point as a scenic area of statewide significance. No No 25C Secure the designation of Routes 9 and 129 within the Croton boundaries as a scenic road. Ensure developments on or adjacent to Route 9 do not impair scenic resources or views of or from the Hudson and Croton Rivers No No 25D Establish and protect identified view-sheds which provide visual access to the Hudson River, including but not limited to the views of the Hudson River from the western shoreline of the Village, and from Prickly Pear Hill, Lounsbury Hill, and River Landing. In addition, protect view-sheds to and of the Croton River and Gorge. No No The state coastal policy regarding the protection of agricultural lands is not applicable to Croton No No ENERGY AND ICE MANAGEMENT POLICIES 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 No Ice management practices shall not damage significant fish and wildlife and their habitats, increase shoreline erosion or flooding, or interfere with the production of hydroelectric power. No No 28A Ice management practices must consider short and long term impacts on the Croton River and Bay and Haverstraw Bay significant fish and wildlife habitats. No No The state coastal policy regarding the development of energy resources is not applicable to Croton. No 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 No 30A Existing rail services and transportation- No No Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 related facilities shall not dispose any materials in coastal waters until such materials have been tested by the state for conformance with water quality standards. 30B Storage and disposal of all materials shall be monitored by the state to assure there will be no discharge or leaching of materials into coastal waters. Yes Yes Yes Yes Board Concurred State coastal area policies and purposes of approved local waterfront revitalization programs will be considered while reviewing coastal water classifications and while modifying water quality standards; however, those waters already over- burdened with contaminants will be recognized as being a development constraint. No No 31A Clean water is desired and NYSDEC should continually monitor water quality in the Hudson River and Croton Bay which have already been overburdened with pollutants. Recommendations for mitigation and upgrading water quality classifications cannot be determined without continual monitoring and testing of the waters. No 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 No Best Management Practices will be used to ensure the control of storm water runoff and combined sewer overflows draining into coastal waters. No No 33A Encourage new developments to retain storm water runoff on site so as to not increase flows within the existing system or to improve existing storm water runoff systems to that runoff from such developments does not adversely impact coastal waters No No 33B Improve existing Village storm water discharge to control flow of pollutants from street and parking areas, etc. directly in the rivers. No No Discharge of waste into coastal waters from vessels will be limited so as to protect significant fish and wildlife habitats, recreational areas and water supply areas. No No Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 34A There shall be no discharge from moored structures or marine vessels, due to shape of cove and lack of tidal flushing. No No Dredging and dredge spoil disposal in coastal waters will be undertaken in a manner that meets existing state dredging permit requirements, and protects significant fish and wildlife habitats, scenic resources, natural protective features, important agricultural lands, and wetlands. No 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 lease 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 No Best Management Practices will be utilized to minimize the non-point discharge of excess nutrients, organics and eroded soils into coastal waters. No No 37A Standards and specifications for the control of non-point source discharge as set forth in Westchester County's Best Management Practice Manual or other recognized reference shall be utilized during development of any site. No No 37B 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 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 No The transport, storage, treatment and disposal of solid wastes, particularly hazardous wastes, within coastal areas will be conducted in such a manner so as to protect groundwater and surface water supplies, significant fish and wildlife habitats, recreation areas, important agricultural lands and scenic resources. No No 39A Require transporters, producers and storers of hazardous material to inform the public or allow public access to records involving the transport, storage, treatment and disposal of hazardous materials. This No No Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 is of particular concern with respect to rail transport of such materials, storage of identified materials on railroad property and uses in the waterfront area involved in the treatment, storage and disposal of such materials. 39B In accordance with Title III, Section 302, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to- Know of the 1986 Superfund Reauthorization Act, the local emergency planning committee and the Croton Fire Department shall be notified if hazardous substances exceed the established threshold planning quantity No 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 No Land use or development in the coastal area will not cause national or state air quality standards to be violated No No 41A A NYSDEC point-source air monitoring station should be established within the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. No 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 No Land use or development in the coastal area must not cause the generation of significant amounts of the acid rain precursors: nitrates and sulfates. No No 43A Encourage the use of shuttle bus service to the train station, thereby decreasing dependency on the automobile use and reduce the generation of acid rain precursors No No 43B Encourage the use of low sulphur fossil fuels for rail vehicles and encourage the development of a monitoring program to assess rail vehicle engines emissions No No Preserve and protect tidal and freshwater wetlands and preserve the benefits derived from these areas. No 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 No Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 5. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS SUBMITTED BY E-MAIL- none 6. CORRESPONDENCE a. Email from DJ Goldman, Director of Athletics at Croton-Harmon School District dated April 5, 2022, requesting permission to hang banners at Firefighters Memorial Field. On motion by Trustee Horowitz and seconded by Trustee Gallelli the Board of Trustees approved the request from DJ Goldman, Director of Athletics at the Croton Harmon School District to hang banners at Firefighters Memorial Field for their “Senior Athletes. Motion was approved with a 5-0 vote. b. Email from Marie Considine, Executive Director of NAMI-Westchester, dated April 12, 2022, requesting to hang banners and ribbons in recognition of “Mental Health Awareness Month.” On motion by Trustee Horowitz and seconded by Trustee Simon the Board of Trustees approved the request from Marie Considine, Executive Director of NAMI-Westchester to hang banners and ribbons in recognition of “Mental Health Awareness Month.” Motion was approved with a 5-0 vote. c. Email from Carolyn Whiting, Police Advisory Committee Chair, dated April 8, 2022, requesting that the annual Community survey on Law Enforcement and Public Safety be postponed until the Spring of 2023 so that they can more thoroughly analyze the 2021 survey results, and make changes to the survey to make it more relevant and easier for residents. d. Memo from Daniel O'Connor, Village Engineer, dated April 4, 2022, regarding a building permit extension request for 3 Mount Airy Road. Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 Village Manager Healy advised that this is the seventeenth extension that has been granted to this property, but Village Engineer Dan O’Connor has assured him that this should be the last request. On motion by Trustee Horowitz and seconded by Trustee Simon the Board of Trustees approved the Building Permit extension request for 3 Mount Airy Road. Motion was approved with a 5-0 vote. e. Email from John Munson, Fire Council Secretary dated April 2, 2022, regarding membership changes in the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. f. Memo from Village Manager Bryan Healy dated April 13, 2022, detailing a request he received from Eagle Scout, Justin Rose- Sommers, to raise funds to create an agility course inside the Dog Park. Village Manager Healy advised that the project will be fully funded through donations, he has reviewed the project scope, spoke with the Department of Public Works as well as our insurance company and he believes this will be a good project for the park. Village Manager Healy explained that they have requested the Village to receive these funds for the project and disperse the funds as needed. Trustee Simon asked if there has been any outreach to the users of the Dog Park to get their input on the design of the course. Village Manager Healy explained that Justin Rose-Sommers has been in touch with Geoffrey Hamilton. On motion by Trustee Simon and seconded by Trustee Gallelli the Board of Trustees approved setting up a “Trust Account” for monies donated to the Eagle Scout project. Motion was approved with a 5-0 vote. Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: Susan O’Keefe, 36 Farrington Road, Croton on Hudson, and co-owner of “Baked by Susan” located at 379 S. Benedict Avenue, addressed the resolution establishing a “Residential Parking Permit System”. Ms. O’Keefe stated that she is not convinced that this is a commuter issue but, rather a homeowner issue not wanting people to park in front of their homes, sending this to the Legislature seems rushed and not well thought out, it directly harms her business and all of the other businesses in the Harmon area and passing this is not going to solve any of their parking issues. Chris O’Keefe, (co-owner of Baked by Susan) 36 Farrington Road, Croton on Hudson, stated that the parking restrictions already instituted on the other two blocks in the area, have already affected parking for the businesses in this area, if this proposal goes through it eliminates additional parking spots and it will directly affect the ability of his business to grow, last week he and several others expressed concerns that if this is instituted we do not know where employees will park and it is a direct threat to the businesses. Ed Riely, 110 Truesdale Drive, Croton on Hudson, suggested that an arrangement be made to use the parking spaces in front of Shoprite to help alleviate the parking issues for employees. Mr. Riely also stated that while the signs soliciting members for the Croton Fire Department are on public property, he urged the Board to allow them to stay up. Owner ???? of 379 South Riverside Avenue, Croton on Hudson expressed his concern of the possible parking restrictions on Benedict, the restrictions may affect the “Mixed-Use” Zoning as future tenants will have a difficult time finding parking for their employees and customers, this directly affects the viability for businesses to grow in this area and asked that the Board table this resolution and stressed that building owners and businesses be included in any survey. Francine Mormile, owner of Salon M, 379 S. Riverside Avenue, Croton on Hudson, asked the Board of hold off passing the resolution until a better Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 solution can be made for the businesses. Ms. Mormile stated that she understands that the Board received complaints from residents but believes the businesses can get the same number of complaints from their clients and customers. Michael __________ owner of Capriccio Pizzeria and Restaurant, 337 S. Riverside Avenue, Croton o Hudson, voiced his concerns that this will affect his business and hopes we can come to a satisfactory agreement. 8. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #46 of 2022 On motion of TRUSTEE HOROWITZ, seconded by TRUSTEE SIMON, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on- Hudson, New York, with a 5-0 vote. WHEREAS on October 2, 1990, the Village Planning Board gave final approval to the River Landing subdivision, and WHEREAS on March 18, 1991, the Village Board of Trustees adopted resolution approving street names for the subdivision plot, and WHEREAS one street named as part of this subdivision, O’Reilly Court, was misspelled in the resolution and on the official map of the Village of Croton-on- Hudson, and WHEREAS the street was named for Clifford O’Riley, a resident of the Village who was killed in action during World War II, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby amends the Official Map of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson to reflect the correct spelling of O’Riley Court, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Board hereby extends its apologies to the O’Riley family for any confusion this inadvertent error may have caused. Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 Resolution #37 of 2022 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE GALLELLI, 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 voted Nay. WHEREAS on July 6, 2020, the Village Board of Trustees adopted a resolution affirming its support for a residential parking permit system in the Harmon neighborhood on the following streets: Hastings Avenue and Young Avenue, and WHEREAS on October 7, 2020, the legislation was signed into law by the Governor of the State of New York, and WHEREAS the Village Board adopted Local Law 15 of 2021 on December 20, 2021, which established a residential parking permit system on portions of the aforementioned streets, and WHEREAS the Village Board is desirous of requesting permission to extend the residential parking permit system onto a portion of Benedict Boulevard and WHEREAS the Village’s elected state representatives, Assemblywoman Sandra Galef and State Senator Peter Harckham, have introduced companion bills in the state legislature to extend the residential parking permit system onto a portion of Benedict Boulevard, and WHEREAS the Village is required to formally submit a home rule request to the legislature, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby requests a residential parking permit system be enacted in the Village of Croton-on- Hudson under the state’s home rule authority; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this home rule request be sent to State Assemblywoman Sandra Galef and State Senator Peter Harckham. Trustee Simon stated that during their meeting with the businesses, a menu of ideas was created, such as adjusting some of the hours, making the Benedict Blvd. Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 parking lot bigger, putting in a sidewalk by the spaces in front of Shoprite to make it safer for employees to walk, as well as offering employee parking permits. Trustee Simon stated that while some may think that by passing this resolution and asking the State Legislature to approve it we are doing something, what really is happening is that it gives direction to the Village Manager to work on the list or suggestions and allows the Board to research and review it further. Trustee Simon gave his word that the Board will not move forward with any kind of system unless it is something that is satisfactory to the businesses. Trustee Horowitz stated that she is in favor of tabling the resolution, following the meeting with the businesses last week she would have expected that we would have started asking questions about the possibility of an employee permit system and does not know why we keep going in this direction when the parking regulations already instituted have had a negative impact on businesses. Mayor Pugh stated that it is important to understand that the first step is to request the State Legislature to establish a “Residential Permit Parking System,” even if the Board passes the resolution this evening, there is no change in any parking regulations, if we receive approval from the State Legislature, it will be a lengthy process with surveys and meetings before anything is enacted. Mayor Pugh stated that this is not about residents being able to park in front of their homes, but about residents being able to park on their streets. Trustee Simon stated that since there seems to be support for an employee parking system, he asked to add that component to paragraph 4 of Resolution 37. Village Manager Healy and Village Attorney Whitehead indicated that they are not sure if this request can be done, and they need to do further research before they can commit to this. Village Manager Healy advised that he and Superintendent of Public Works Frank Balbi have discussed the possibility of extending the sidewalk in front of Shoprite and installing a crosswalk that would provide safe passage from those parking spaces on S. Riverside to the opposite side of the street. Trustee Gallelli stated that she is pleased that solutions were brought up during that meeting, but the Board cannot do anything until we get the Legislation Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 approved and the first step is to approve Resolution #37, if we do not approve the resolution this evening, it could take another year for the Legislature to take this under consideration. After further discussion, the Board agreed to adopt an additional resolution (37A) to include the wording recommended by Trustee Simon that incorporates an employee parking permit system while Village Attorney Whitehead and Village Manager Healy research to see if it is possible to include this in their request to the State. Resolution #37A of 2022 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE ROSALES, 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 on July 6, 2020, the Village Board of Trustees adopted a resolution affirming its support for a residential parking permit system in the Harmon neighborhood on the following streets: Hastings Avenue and Young Avenue, and WHEREAS on October 7, 2020, the legislation was signed into law by the Governor of the State of New York, and WHEREAS the Village Board adopted Local Law 15 of 2021 on December 20, 2021, which established a residential parking permit system on portions of the aforementioned streets, and WHEREAS the Village Board is desirous of requesting permission to extend the residential parking permit system onto a portion of Benedict Boulevard, and WHEREAS the Village’s elected state representatives, Assemblywoman Sandra Galef and State Senator Peter Harckham have introduced companion bills in the state legislature to extend the residential parking permit system onto a portion of Benedict Boulevard, and WHEREAS the Village is required to formally submit a home rule request to the legislature, Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby requests a residential parking permit system and an employee parking permit system be enacted in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson under the state’s home rule authority, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this home rule request be sent to State Assemblywoman Sandra Galef and State Senator Peter Harckham. Resolution #47 of 2022 On motion of TRUSTEE HOROWITZ, seconded by TRUSTEE SIMON, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on- Hudson, New York, with a 5-0 vote. WHEREAS the Village currently leases a portion of the Merwin Oak parking lot in the Upper Village from the Holy Name of Mary Parish, and WHEREAS the current lease agreement is set to expire on May 31, 2022, and WHEREAS the two parties have come to terms to extend the agreement for an additional five years, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorize the Village Manager to execute the agreement with Holy Name of Mary Parish to lease a portion of the Merwin Oak parking lot in the amount of $4,000 per year for the period beginning June 1, 2022, through May 31, 2027. Resolution #48 of 2022 On motion of TRUSTEE HOROWITZ, seconded by TRUSTEE SIMON, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on- Hudson, New York, with a 5-0 vote. WHEREAS the Town of Cortlandt has presented an Inter-Municipal Agreement to the Village to allow the inclusion of the Village when advertising for bids, and WHEREAS the Village has utilized the Town’s purchasing services over the years by using Town bids to purchase supplies and materials, and Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 WHEREAS the Village would like to extend this Inter-Municipal Agreement for another year, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to sign the Inter-Municipal Agreement with the Town of Cortlandt for purchasing services; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the term of this agreement shall be from January 1, 2022, until December 31, 2022. Resolution #49 of 2022 On motion of TRUSTEE GALLELLI, seconded by TRUSTEE HOROWITZ, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on- Hudson, New York, with a 5-0 vote. WHEREAS the Town of Cortlandt has presented an Inter-Municipal Agreement to the Village to permit the sharing of equipment and vehicles among various municipalities, and WHEREAS the Village has shared or loaned equipment and vehicles over the years with the City of Peekskill, Towns of Cortlandt and Philipstown and Village of Buchanan, and WHEREAS such an agreement allows the Village to save on costs that would occur from the purchase and/or rental of equipment and vehicles, and WHEREAS the Village would like to extend this Inter-Municipal Agreement for another year, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to sign the Inter-Municipal Agreement with the Town of Cortlandt for shared equipment and vehicles; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the term of this agreement shall be from January 1, 2022, until December 31, 2022. Resolution #50 of 2022 Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 On motion of TRUSTEE HOROWITZ, seconded by TRUSTEE ROSALES, 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 written request from Noreen and Edward Walsh, owners of a parcel known as 79.9-2-2 on the Village tax map, to have a restrictive condition removed from the property deed, and WHEREA, the condition does not currently permit the merging of the aforementioned parcel into another parcel for the purposes of creating a new buildable lot, and WHEREAS the Village Board discussed this request at a work session held on January 10, 202, and WHEREAS the Village Board wishes to allow this restrictive condition to be terminated, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Manager to execute the termination agreement with Noreen and Edward Walsh releasing the restrictive condition from their parcel. Resolution #51 of 2022 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON seconded by TRUSTEE ROSALES 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 owns the Grand Street Fire House, housing Chemical Engine Company and Columbian Hook & Ladder Company, and WHEREAS in 2021, Antonucci & Associates of Pelham, New York, documented the existing condition of the engine room floor and recommended a series of actions to improve the surface, and WHEREAS the Village is prepared to move forward with these actions at this time, and Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 WHEREAS Antonucci & Associates has submitted a proposal to draft bid documents and undertake inspections as required at a cost not to exceed $30,000, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Manager to accept the proposal from Antonucci & Associates in the not-to-exceed amount of $30,000, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funding for such work is available in the following capital account: H3410.2102.08164. Resolution #52 of 2022 On motion of TRUSTEE HOROWITZ, seconded by TRUSTEE GALLELLI, 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 2020, the Village received design documents to replace the existing retaining wall located at 25 and 33 Grand Street, and WHEREAS the COVID-19 pandemic placed this project on a temporary hold, and WHEREAS in January 2022, the Village was awarded a matching grant from Westchester County to replace the retaining wall, and WHEREAS Ronald Wegner, Assistant Village Engineer, has received a proposal from Carlin Simpson & Associates of Sayreville, New Jersey, to revise the design documents in the amount of $3,000, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board hereby authorizes the Village Treasurer to transfer $3,000 from Contingency Account A1990.4000 to the following accounts: A8020.4000 – Planning – Contractual: $3,000 Resolution #53 of 2022 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE HOROWIZ, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on- Hudson, New York, with a 5-0 vote. Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 WHEREAS DPW Superintendent Frank Balbi has advised that the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has issued new guidelines for diesel vehicle inspection stations, including the DPW Garage, and WHEREAS these new guidelines require the purchase of new equipment and software, and WHEREAS the estimated cost of purchasing these items is $8,000, and WHEREAS funding for such purchases was not included in the 2021-2022 General Fund budget, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board hereby authorizes the Village Treasurer to transfer $8,000 from Contingency Account A1990.4000 to the following accounts: A1640.4200 – Central Garage – Supplies: $8,000 Resolution #54 of 2022 On motion of TRUSTEE HOROWITZ, seconded by TRUSTEE SIMON, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on- Hudson, New York, with a 5-0 vote. WHEREAS the Village received a request for consistency review with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) from the New York State Department of State regarding the installation of a generator at Symphony Knoll (15 Mount Airy Road), and WHEREAS on April 4, 2022, the Village Board referred the request to the Waterfront Advisory Committee, and WHEREAS the Village Board has received a recommendation of consistency from the Waterfront Advisory Committee, and WHEREAS the Village Board must make its own determination of consistency with the LWRP policy standards and conditions, and WHEREAS on April 18, 2022, the Village Board reviewed the LWRP policy standards and conditions, Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows: The Village Board of Trustees found the following LWRP policies to be applicable and finds the Proposed Action to be consistent with each of these applicable policies: POLICY 11A: Erosion and sediment control measures shall be undertaken in order to safeguard persons, protect property, prevent damage to the environment, and promote the public welfare by guiding, regulating and controlling the design, construction, use and maintenance of any development or other activity which disturbs or breaks the topsoil or results in earth movement. POLICY 30B: Storage and disposal of all materials shall be monitored by the state to assure there will be no discharge or leaching of materials into coastal waters. The remaining policies and conditions of the LWRP not specifically discussed above were reviewed and found not to be applicable. 9. RECAP OF 2022-2023 TENTATIVE BUDGET An update on the changes to the Village Budget can be found on the Village’s Web-Site. 10.PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON AGENDA ITEMS Ed Riely, 110 Truesdale Drive, Croton on Hudson, asked that the date and times of the various Committee meetings be posted on the Village’s Website, concerned about the extra expense and safety of electric school buses, suggested the Village share a fueling station with the School District, would like to see the Police Officer program back in the schools, and spoke about some of his concerns on Route 129, other comments did not pertain to Village business. 11.APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion to approve the minutes as amended of the Regular Meeting held on April 4, 2022, was made by Trustee Simon. Motion was seconded by Trustee Horowitz and approved with a 5-0 vote. Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 12. REPORTS: Trustee Rosales advised that he met with the Seniors on Friday, April 8th, they had a very robust discussion, and he has forwarded their questions to Village Manager Healy. Trustee Simon stated that we had a great meeting with the Riverside business owners and came up with some good suggestions, attended the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber meeting where they talked about the decommissioning of Indian Point, the siren testing continues because the “Spent Fuel” is still on the site, congratulated two Shoprite employees for being recognized for their involvement with local organizations, attended the Little League parade and attended the Westchester Municipal Officials Association dinner. Trustee Gallelli advised that Earth Day will be held on April 30th at Senasqua Park from 10am-3:00pm, the Croton Artisans opening will also be held on April 30th in the Upper Village, the Planning Board met last week and discussed the “Stretch Code” which, if adopted, will result in higher energy efficient standards, and the Recreation Department sponsored “Hello Spring” a week ago Friday and it was well attended. Trustee Horowitz stated that she is very excited about the new Croton Artisans and looks forward to seeing their new location, on April 24th the Arboretum will be holding a “tree identification” walk from 12:00- 2:00pm, a sub-committee of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee called the “Lorraine Hansberry Coalition” will be holding an event to honor her birthday on May 21st. Village Attorney Whitehead explained that the Village of Croton’s various committees are of an advisory nature, they are not considered public bodies and are not subject to the “Open Meetings Law” and as such are not required to be noticed. Mayor Pugh stated that it was a great honor to be a part of the Little League Parade and to be able to congratulate all the players and thanked all the volunteers and sponsors who make the Little League possible. Village Trustees Board Meeting April 18, 2022 There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion to close the meeting was made by Trustee Horowitz. Motion was seconded by Trustee Rosales and approved with a 5-0 vote. Meeting adjourned at 9:45pm Respectfully submitted, Judy Weintraub, Board Secretary _______________________ Paula DiSanto, Village Clerk