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Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, NY was held on Tuesday, November 1, 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 7:00pm and lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustee Rosales made a motion to approve the following Fiscal Year Vouchers, claims numbered 22231629 through 22231905. The motion was seconded by Trustee Simon and approved with a 5-0 Vote. $144,539.90 Water Fund $31,856.06 Sewer Fund $5,780.72 Capital Fund $63,683.69 Trust Fund $483.03 3. PUBLIC HEARING: A Motion to open a Public Hearing to consider Local Law Introductory No. 15 of 2022, to delete Chapter 197-9 of the Code of the Village of Croton on Hudson, entitled “General Use Regulations for Street Trees”, to align with provisions in Section 208 of the Village Code entitled “Trees” was made by TRUSTEE SIMON. Motion was seconded by TRUSTEE HOROWITZ and approved with a 5-0 vote. There being no comments to come before the Board a motion to close the Public Hearing was made by Trustee Rosales. Motion was seconded by Trustee Horowitz and approved with a 5-0 vote. Resolution 160-2022 Mayor Pugh Trustee Gallelli Village Manager Bryan Healy Trustee Horowitz Village Treasurer Tucker Trustee Rosales Village Attorney Kevin Staudt Trustee Simon Village Trustees Board Meeting November 1, 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 5–0 vote. WHEREAS §197-9 of the Village Code, general use regulations related to street trees, has been found to be inconsistent with the provisions outlined in §208 of the Village Code, Trees, and WHEREAS the Village wishes to amend the code to remove redundant and inconsistent language applicable to the care and maintenance of street trees, and WHEREAS Local Law Introductory No. 15 of 2022, has been drafted for such purposes, WHEREAS a Public Hearing on Local Law Introductory No. 15 was opened and closed on November 1, 2022, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby adopts Local Law Introductory No. 15 of 2022 to delete §197-9 of the Code of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, General Use Regulations for Street Trees, to align with provisions in §208, which upon adoption becomes Local Law No. 12 of 2022. Trustee Simon stated that this new section is very comprehensive and gives the Village all of the protections needed to have a good powerful tree provision. 4. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS SUBMITTED BY EMAIL – none 5. CORRESPONDENCE a. Memo from Village Manager Bryan Healy dated November 1, 2022, regarding the Croton Lions Club Christmas Tree Sale. https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2022- 11/7ce01bb0ba83ff883543b1bd0cd2ce0ad574aaf8.pdf On motion by Trustee Horowitz and seconded by Trustee Simon the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton on Hudson approved the request from the Croton Lions Club to hold their Christmas Tree sale Village Trustees Board Meeting November 1, 2022 on South Riverside Avenue as detailed in their letter dated November 1, 2022. Motion was approved with a 5-0 vote. b. Letter from New York Power Authority and Clean Path NY dated October 11, 2022, regarding the submission of an application for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Clean Path NY Transmission Line project https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2022- 10/59905452fbc565d8fbedfbc98f3a2356a1dab2f0.pdf Village Manager Healy advised that the Village does not have any oversight over this project, the project is handled by the NYS Public Service Commission, plans for the project are available on their website or can also be viewed at the Hendrick Hudson Public Library. c. Email from John Munson, President of the Croton Fire Council, dated October 25, 2022, regarding membership status changes in the Croton Fire Department. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS - none 7. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #161 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 Board of Trustees is considering the adoption of Local Law Introductory No. 11 of 2022 and Local Law Introductory No. 12 of 2022, collectively the Proposed Action making certain revisions to its Zoning Law and Map in the area of the Harmon/South Riverside Gateway Overlay (HSRG) and Light Industrial (LI) District, and WHEREAS on September 6, 2022, the Village Board of Trustees declared itself Lead Agency for SEQRA purposes for the Proposed Action, determined the Proposed Action to be a Type 1 Action, and circulated the Full EAF Part 1 and Supplemental Narrative prepared by its consultant AKRF Environmental, Planning, and Engineering Consultants of White Plains, New York, and Village Trustees Board Meeting November 1, 2022 WHEREAS the Proposed Action is comprised of the adoption of Local Laws and not any proposed development, and therefore sections D and E of the Full EAF Part 1 describing project related details were not required to be filled in, and WHEREAS the Proposed Action is an adoption of zoning text and map changes with no physical changes or projects specifically proposed, and SEQRA therefore requires the Lead Agency to consider the relative impacts based on the proposed changes as compared to the existing zoning, and to focus its analysis on the impacts of the changes and not on potential impacts of potential future development, and WHEREAS the Village Board as Lead Agency has reviewed the entire record, including the Full EAF Part 1 and Supplemental Narrative, together with Local Law Introductory No. 11 of 2022, and Local Law Introductory No. 12 of 2022, focusing on the changes from existing zoning, as well as comments received from the Planning Board and the public comment, and additional analyses prepared by AKRF, and WHEREAS, at its meeting on October 17, 2022 the Village Board reviewed the Full EAF Part 2 and verbally answered the questions set forth therein based upon the entire record, and with specific reference to information in Part 1 as identified in the Part 2 form, and determined that no potential impacts were identified as moderate to large, and therefore no additional analysis was required in a Part 3, and directed the preparation of the Part 2 and Part 3 forms and a negative declaration under SEQRA for adoption, and WHEREAS the Village Board desires to memorialize its discussion and findings with respect to its SEQRA determination of significance as set forth at the October 17, 2022, meeting in written form, and WHEREAS in connection with the Proposed Action the Village Board is required to make a “Determination of Consistency” with the LWRP policy standards and conditions, and WHEREAS AKRF Environmental, Planning, and Engineering Consultants of White Plains, New York, has prepared a Coastal Assessment Form in connection with the Proposed Action in accordance with the Village’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP), and Village Trustees Board Meeting November 1, 2022 WHEREAS the Village Board has duly referred this matter to the Village Waterfront Advisory Committee which has made and provided in writing to the Village Board a recommendation of consistency with the LWRP policy standards and conditions, and WHEREAS at its meeting on October 17, 2022, the Village Board reviewed each of the 44 policies and sub-policies thereunder set forth in the LWRP and the explanation of each policy as set forth in the LWRP, and WHEREAS the Village Board desires to memorialize its discussion and findings with respect to its determination of consistency as set forth at the October 17, 2022, meeting in written form, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows: that based upon the entire record on the Proposed Action and the above, 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 under SEQRA in connection with this action, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED as follows: the Village Board makes the following findings regarding the applicability of the LWRP policies and the consistency of the Proposed Action with those policies and conditions of the LWRP which it found applicable: Policy 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. The Village Board found that this policy was applicable to the proposed action in that it is a zoning modification which should be reviewed pursuant to this policy. The Board found the action is consistent with this policy as the proposed zoning amendments will result in development which is consistent with the adopted goals and policies of the Village. The intent of the amendment is to encourage the restoration, revitalization, and redevelopment of properties in this area in particular for residential uses. Policy 5 - 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. The Village Board found that this policy is applicable and that the proposed action is consistent and complies with this policy as it encourages development in areas where public services and facilities are Village Trustees Board Meeting November 1, 2022 adequate. Utility connections are available and mass transit (rail and bus) are within walking distance. Policy 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. The Village Board found that this policy is applicable and that the proposed action is consistent and complies with this policy as it directs development within the Harmon and train station area within close proximity to existing water and sewer distribution lines. Policy 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. The Village Board found that this policy is applicable and that the proposed action is consistent and complies with this policy. While extension of the public sewer system will be necessary to serve the TOD area and some minor extensions of the water distribution system may be required for some additional development in the Harmon area, capacity exists, and the extensions are easily accomplished. The remaining policies and conditions of the LWRP not specifically discussed above were reviewed and found not to be applicable, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED as follows: based upon the above, the Village Board of Trustees confirms its determination that the Proposed Action, the adoption of Local Law Introductory No. 11 of 2022 and Local Law Introductory No. 12 of 2022, collectively the Proposed Action making certain revisions to its Zoning Law and Map in the area of the Harmon/South Riverside Gateway Overlay (HSRG) and Light Industrial (LI) District, complies with the policy standards and conditions set forth in the Village’s LWRP. Trustee Gallelli stated that this is the culmination of discussions the Board had over the last few weeks, she is satisfied with the thorough review of the conditions in the both the EAF and the LWRP Consistency Review and what is being presented this evening is what we discussed during that review process. Trustee Simon concurred with Trustee Gallelli’s comments, the Board also had substantial help during this process not only from AKRF, but our Planning Board, Waterfront Advisory Committee and residents who shared their thoughts, and he believes that the Board is making good judgements that will go well for the future. Village Trustees Board Meeting November 1, 2022 Trustee Horowitz asked if the intention of the inclusion of multi-family housing in the new re-zoned Overlay District is to create more housing, it is her opinion that she would rather wait a couple of years since we already have three large housing projects in the pipeline to see how those housing units impact the community and would like our commercial/retail district in this area kept as is. Mayor Pugh stated that this particular resolution specifically addresses the Declaration of Significance, the following resolutions speak more to policy considerations, where we will have the opportunity to address Trustee Horowitz’s concerns. Resolution #162 of 2022 On motion of TRUSTEE GALLELLI, seconded by TRUSTEE SIMON the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on- Hudson, New York, with a 4-1 vote, with Trustee Horowitz voting Nay. RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW INTRODUCTORY NO. 11 OF 2022 TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF CROTON-ON- HUDSON TO EXPAND THE AREA OF, AND MODIFY THE ZONING REGULATIONS FOR AND RELATED TO, THE HARMON/SOUTH RIVERSIDE GATEWAY AREA WHEREAS since 2007, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson the Village has been considering ways to encourage revitalization and reduce commercial vacancies in the Harmon area, and is desirous of introducing a mixed use/TOD concept to an area of the Village well-suited for such development, and WHEREAS the Village Board solicited proposals for consultant planning services for potential zoning changes to and expansion of the Harmon Gateway zoning district, and WHEREAS on June 7, 2021, the Village Board retained AKRF of White Plains, New York to provide such services, including the preparation of zoning text and map amendments for the Harmon/South Riverside Gateway (“HSRG”) Overlay, completion of a Full Environmental Assessment Form (“EAF”) Part 1, supplemental studies for the Village’s environmental review, and attendance at various Village meetings and public hearings, and WHEREAS the scope of the original proposed work was expanded to include viewshed analyses, an assessment of the feasibility of establishing a transit- Village Trustees Board Meeting November 1, 2022 oriented zoning district in the area, and visual profile sections from residential areas, and WHEREAS the results of AKRF’s analyses were presented to the Village in a memorandum dated August 5, 2022, and WHEREAS the memorandum recommended proposed revisions to the Zoning Code to expand the Harmon/South Riverside Gateway area and encourage residential development in that area, and to modify the regulations for the Light Industrial (“LI”) zoning district in the area near the Metro-North Croton-Harmon Train Station to allow for transit-oriented residential development (collectively the “Proposed Action”), and WHEREAS the Village Board thereafter directed the preparation of Local Law Introductory No. 11 of 2022 and Local Law Introductory No. 12 of 2022 incorporating the recommendations of the analyses together with the issuance of a Coastal Assessment Form (“CAF”) in connection with the Proposed Action, and WHEREAS on September 6, 2022, the Village Board declared itself to be Lead Agency under SEQRA, and circulated the proposed Local Laws, Full EAF, CAF, and analyses to various interested agencies including the Village Planning Board, the Westchester County Planning Board, and the Village Waterfront Advisory Committee, and WHEREAS on September 16, 2022, the Village Board received a favorable letter from the Westchester County Planning Board and on September 23, 2022, received a memo from the Planning Board with recommendations, and WHEREAS the Village Board held a public hearing to consider Local Law Introductory No. 11 of 2022, and Local Law Introductory No. 12 of 2022, on September 19, 2022, which was continued to October 3, 2022, and closed, and WHEREAS the Village Board discussed comments received at the public hearing as well as the recommendations received from the Planning Board at subsequent meetings and requested that AKRF provide further information and review regarding some of the comments and issues raised, and WHEREAS after discussion at its October 17, 2022, meeting the Village Board has adopted a Negative Declaration in connection with the Proposed Action and Village Trustees Board Meeting November 1, 2022 determined the Proposed Action is consistent with the policies and conditions set forth in the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, and WHEREAS the Village Board has considered all comments received both verbally and in writing as part of the public hearing and throughout this process, together with all other documents and correspondence which are a part of the record on this matter, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby adopts Local Law Introductory No. 11 of 2022 to amend the provisions of the Zoning Code of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson to expand the area of, and modify the zoning regulations for and related to, the Harmon/South Riverside Gateway Area, which upon adoption becomes Local Law No. 13 of 2022. Trustee Gallelli stated that after considerable discussion and public hearings she believes that this will implement what the studies performed by AKRF called for and is the next logical step, since 2010 when we implemented the last change, we had one new building, and we can see that these things play out over a long period of time, part of this process is that any such development will require a Special Permit and will be judged individually based on the conditions at that time. Trustee Simon stated that this is the culmination of a lengthy process, a lot of work went into this, but there is a lot more for the Board to do in terms of the implementation and we will see how the private and development communities reacts to it as well. Mayor Pugh emphasized that this is a change to the Village code, not an approval of any specific project, and it is about giving property owners options while still being under Village oversight because of the Special Permit requirement, the Village has the right and obligation as part of the Special Permit process to undertake a thorough review of each project to make sure that the infrastructure in the area is sufficient to meet the demands that an individual project would place on it. Mayor Pugh stated that we all agree that we view this as a commercial area but if there is a situation where a storefront has been vacant, he believes it is better to be a multi-family project rather than an empty storefront. Mayor Pugh added that we do not want a situation where successful and critical businesses that make the area Village Trustees Board Meeting November 1, 2022 livable are pushed out and all of these considerations will be part of the review process. Trustee Horowitz stated that ten years ago when we rezoned this area, it was to encourage the construction of housing units which had not been constructed for over a decade, we are currently in a very different situation today where we now have three approved new housing projects, and she does not understand the downside to wait and see how those projects proceed and if in fact, as Attorney Whitehead mentioned at the October 3rd meeting, “building more residential increases demand for more commercial”, if that is the case, then we wouldn’t really want to encourage another use in our commercial and her preference would be to hold off on that particular piece of legislation. Trustee Horowitz reminded everyone that the Planning Board did recommend the same and asked that we exclude that one block on Riverside Avenue as all residential. Resolution #163 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 5-0 vote. RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW INTRODUCTORY NO. 11 OF 2022 TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF CROTON-ON- HUDSON TO EXPAND THE AREA OF, AND MODIFY THE ZONING REGULATIONS FOR AND RELATED TO, THE HARMON/SOUTH RIVERSIDE GATEWAY AREA WHEREAS since 2007, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson the Village has been considering ways to encourage revitalization and reduce commercial vacancies in the Harmon area, and is desirous of introducing a mixed use/TOD concept to an area of the Village well-suited for such development, and WHEREAS the Village Board solicited proposals from for consultant planning services for potential zoning changes to and expansion of the Harmon Gateway zoning district, and WHEREAS on June 7, 2021, the Village Board retained AKRF of White Plains, New York to provide such services, including the preparation of zoning text and map amendments for the Harmon/South Riverside Gateway (“HSRG”) Overlay, completion of a Full Environmental Assessment Form (“EAF”) Part 1, supplemental Village Trustees Board Meeting November 1, 2022 studies for the Village’s environmental review, and attendance at various Village meetings and public hearings, and WHERAS the scope of the original proposed work was expanded to include viewshed analyses, an assessment of the feasibility of establishing a transit-oriented zoning district in the area, and visual profile sections from residential areas, and WHEREAS the results of AKRF’s analyses were presented to the Village in a memorandum dated August 5, 2022, and WHEREAS the memorandum recommended proposed revisions to the Zoning Code to expand the Harmon/South Riverside Gateway area and encourage residential development in that area, and to modify the regulations for the Light Industrial (“LI”) zoning district in the area near the Metro-North Croton-Harmon Train Station to allow for transit-oriented residential development (collectively the “Proposed Action”), and WHEREAS the Village Board thereafter directed the preparation of Local Law Introductory No. 11 of 2022 and Local Law Introductory No. 12 of 2022 incorporating the recommendations of the analyses together with the issuance of a Coastal Assessment Form (“CAF”) in connection with the Proposed Action, and WHEREAS on September 6, 2022, the Village Board declared itself to be Lead Agency under SEQRA, and circulated the proposed Local Laws, Full EAF, CAF, and analyses to various interested agencies including the Village Planning Board, the Westchester County Planning Board, and the Village Waterfront Advisory Committee, and WHEREAS on September 16, 2022, the Village Board received a favorable letter from the Westchester County Planning Board and on September 23, 2022, received a memo from the Planning Board with recommendations, and WHEREAS the Village Board held a public hearing to consider Local Law Introductory No. 11 of 2022 and Local Law Introductory No. 12 of 2022 on September 19, 2022, which was continued to October 3, 2022, and closed, and WHEREAS the Village Board discussed comments received at the public hearing as well as the recommendations received from the Planning Board at subsequent meetings and requested that AKRF provide further information and review regarding some of the comments and issues raise, and Village Trustees Board Meeting November 1, 2022 WHEREAS after discussion at its October 17, 2022, meeting the Village Board has adopted a Negative Declaration in connection with the Proposed Action and determined the Proposed Action is consistent with the policies and conditions set forth in the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, and WHEREAS the Village Board has considered all comments received both verbally and in writing as part of the public hearing and throughout this process, together with all other documents and correspondence which are a part of the record on this matter, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby adopts Local Law Introductory No. 12 of 2022, to amend the provisions of the Zoning Code of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson to allow for transit-oriented mixed use and multi-family residential buildings in the Light Industrial Zoning District, which upon adoption becomes Local Law No. 14 of 2022. DISCUSSION Trustee Simon stated that from his perspective a TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) represents one of the most promising opportunities we have, it is something that everyone in the Village should be excited about in terms of its potential and believes that we will see some very interesting concepts for that parcel of land that could meet a lot of the needs of our community. Trustee Gallelli recommended that the community take a look at the 2003 Comprehensive Plan and review the suggestions and recommendations which included a TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) at the Croton Harmon Railroad Station and believes that if there ever was a location where a TOD would be applicable it would be this location. Mayor Pugh stated that he believes this Local Law is an appropriate response to two critical issues, one is the housing crises as we know from the Westchester County Housing Needs Assessment which indicated that there are two hundred households in the Village that are spending half their income on rent, and three hundred and forty-five homeowners that are also spending half their income on owner related expenses, the other challenge is the impact on Village revenues specifically from our Village-owned train station parking lot where a significant portion of the parking lot still remains unused and it is clear that hybrid work or some form of that is here Village Trustees Board Meeting November 1, 2022 to stay, and this development gives the Village flexibility to find alternative uses for the property that will expand the tax base and provide revenue to the Village. Trustee Horowitz asked if the TOD will be affordable housing? Mayor Pugh stated that the details are to be determined but we do know that under our existing code new buildings of ten units or more must have a ten percent set aside for affordable units, but we also have the option of setting a higher requirement if the Board chooses to do so. Trustee Simon stated that the fact that we are the property owners gives the Board the ability to design any aspect of what would ultimately go there, but we have to wait to see what the market says and for the developers to tell us what they think they are interested in versus our visions. Trustee Horowitz stated that it is somewhat confusing when we speak about five hundred households that are rent overburdened in relation to this one TOD because in reality what we are talking about is possibly a dozen affordable housing units, we all agree that we are in need of affordable housing, but that does not necessarily mean that a project would be a way to even minimally impact the numbers we are talking about who are overburdened with rent. Mayor Pugh stated that we are making progress with the Katz property, 25 South Riverside as well as 1380 Albany Post Road and this is how we make progress, one project at a time and while he does not imagine an exclusive affordable development on the Village owned parcel, we can require additional affordability beyond ten percent during the Request for Proposal process. Trustee Simon stated that market rate units could be very attractive as well to those looking to downside but want to stay in Croton. Resolution #164 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 Croton-on-Hudson maintains a tax exemption for persons with disabilities at the maximum level of 50% for qualified persons earning $19,500/year or less, and Village Trustees Board Meeting November 1, 2022 WHEREAS on August 8, 2022, New York State adopted legislation increasing the amount of income property owners may earn for the purpose of eligibility for the property tax exemption for persons with disabilities, and WHEREAS the option to increase the income eligibility level for the property tax exemption for persons with disabilities must be exercised through adoption of a local law, ordinance, or resolution after public hearing, and WHEREAS Local Law Introductory No. 16 of 2022 has been drafted to reflect such language, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby schedules a Public Hearing for November 21, 2022, at 7:00 PM in the Georgianna Grant Meeting Room of the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building to consider increasing the income eligibility level for the tax exemption for persons with disabilities. Resolution #165 of 2022 On motion of TRUSTEE ROSALES, 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 of Croton-on-Hudson is legally required to follow the federally mandated minimum wage for its employees which is currently set at $7.25 per hour, and WHEREAS New York State has adopted a minimum wage rate schedule for various parts of the state, and WHEREAS although the Village is exempt from these schedules it recognizes the need to set a higher minimum rate standard than the federal guidelines, and WHEREAS the Village Board of Trustees has decided that it would follow the schedule set for the remainder of New York State, and WHEREAS this minimum wage policy as adopted would apply to all seasonal part- time employees of the Village, including, but not limited to, camp counselors, lifeguards, gate attendants and laborers, Village Trustees Board Meeting November 1, 2022 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Manager is authorized to implement a minimum wage of $14.20 per hour as of December 31st, 2022, for all seasonal part-time employees of the Village. Resolution #166 of 2022 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE HOROWITZ, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton- on- Hudson, New York, with a 5-0 vote. WHEREAS on January 4, 2021, the Village Board issued a Special Permit for a multi-family residential building at 25 South Riverside Avenue (“the Project”) subject to various conditions, and WHEREAS the developers have recently submitted limited support of excavation (SOE) and proposed retaining wall plans to the Engineering Department, and WHEREAS Daniel O’Connor, Village Engineer, desires assistance with review of these specialized plans and WHEREAS on October 18, 2022, LaBella Associates of Latham, New York, submitted a proposal for professional services related to the review of this portion of the Project, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Manager to execute the agreement between LaBella Associates and the Village of Croton-on-Hudson for services related to the technical review of the proposed Riverside Apartment project located at 25 South Riverside Avenue; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funding for such expense is available in A730.22415 (Escrow) $4,500.00. DISCUSSION Village Manager Healy explained that it is the applicant that pays for the review of their project, and they have submitted funds into an Escrow account for this review. Resolution #167 of 2022 On motion of TRUSTEE ROSALES, 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. Village Trustees Board Meeting November 1, 2022 WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson is currently unable to accept in-person payments via credit card, and WHEREAS a proposal has been received from Worldpay LLC of Symmes Township, Ohio, to install credit card terminals in the main Village office, and WHEREAS the vendor is under New York State contract (#PS68916) to provide credit card processing services to local municipalities, and WHEREAS this service will be provided free of charge to the Village, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Manager to execute an agreement with Worldpay, LLC to provide credit card processing services for the Village of Croton-on-Hudson subject to the Village Attorney’s review. 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS - none 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 17, 2022, was made by Trustee Rosales. Motion was seconded by Trustee Horowitz and approved with a 5-0 vote. 10. REPORTS: Trustee Simon advised that on October 19th he attended the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee meeting wherein they endorsed the Village’s new powers to designate additional 25 mile per hour speed limits on certain roads, on Saturday October 22nd he attended the Hessian Hills Balloon Test, on October 22nd the Croton Caring Committee sponsored a “Meals on Main” event in the Municipal Building Parking Lot, October 25th he attended the Fire Council meeting, thanked the DPW and Recreation Departments for their assistance in a very successful Goblin Walk and Halloween Dog Parade, thanked Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber for helping to organize the Goblin Walk, and announced that “The Clean Water Act” is celebrating its fiftieth Anniversary. Trustee Gallelli advised that she attended the Hessian Hills balloon test and is happy that she got to speak with residents regarding their concerns, the 125 Anniversary Committee is forging ahead with many exciting programs, the Village Trustees Board Meeting November 1, 2022 Seniors held their Halloween party this past Friday, thanked everyone for helping to make the Goblin Parade and Halloween Dog Parade a success, reminded residents that if they did not get a chance to attend the “Drug Take Back Day”, they can still bring their unused drugs to the Police Station where a collection bin is provided in the lobby, the Veterans Day Ceremony will take place on Friday, November 11th at 11:00am at Five Corners. Trustee Horowitz stated that the Goblin and Halloween Dog Parades were well attended and is pleased that trick or treating also went well throughout the Village and reminded everyone to get out and vote. Mayor Pugh thanked Village Manager Healy for organizing a Covid Booster Clinic on November 15th. Mayor Pugh made the following appointment: Adam Shapiro Bicycle Pedestrian Committee Village Manager Healy thanked Cathy Quinn for organizing the Halloween Dog Parade, advised that the polling site at Chemical Engine has been moved to the Croton High School, thanked DPW for the phenomenal job they are doing working on various sidewalks throughout the Village, installing the floor at the Grand Street Firehouse, replacing pumps at the Nordica Sewer Pump Station in additional to picking up our garbage and leaves. There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion to close the meeting was made by Trustee Rosales. Motion was seconded by Trustee Horowitz and approved with a 5-0 vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm Respectfully submitted, Judy Weintraub, Board Secretary _______________________ Paula DiSanto, Village Clerk