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Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in the Georgianna Grant Meeting Room at the Stanley Kellerhouse Municipal Building, Van Wyck Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520. The following officials were absent: 1. Mayor Pugh called the meeting to order at 7:00pm and led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. Trustee Simon made a motion to approve the following Fiscal Year Vouchers, Claims numbered 27000552-270000771. The Motion was seconded by Trustee Nachtaler and approved with a 3-0 Vote. $953,005.70 Water Fund $10,894.26 Sewer Fund $2,795.69 Capital Fund $252,793.37 Trust Fund $10,498.30 3. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS SUBMITTED BY EMAIL: None 4. LWRP Review for the new overhead sign structure along Route 9 P o l i c y DEVELOPMENT POLICIES Applicable Yes/No Consistent Yes/No Applicable Yes/No Consistent Yes/No Restore, revitalize, and redevelop deteriorated and underutilized waterfront areas for commercial, industrial, cultural, recreational and other compatible uses. No 1A Encourage integrated development of Village property to assure fulfillment of requirements relating to parking and accessory uses of Metro- North train station, while facilitating public access to the bay area and recreational use. No 1B Encourage restoration of deteriorating structures related to railroad use and assure appropriate No Mayor Pugh Trustee Simon Village Manager Bryan Healy Trustee Nachtaler Village Attorney Lori Lee Dickson Village Treasurer Genette Toone Village Board of Trustees July 15, 2026 maintenance and screening to reduce visual impact. 1C Encourage the appropriate re-use of the old sewage treatment plant site at the intersection of Route 9A and Municipal Place. No Facilitate the siting of water dependent uses and facilities on or adjacent to coastal waters. No 2A Encourage water-enhanced commercial uses where such uses complement water dependent uses and do not result in displacement of such uses. No Further develop the State’s existing major ports of Albany, Buffalo, New York, Ogdensburg and Oswego as centers of commerce and industry, and encourage the siting, in these port areas, including those under the jurisdiction of State public authorities, of land use and development which is essential to, or in support of, waterborne transportation of cargo and people. No Strengthen the economic base of smaller harbor areas by encouraging the development and enhancement of those traditional uses and activities which have provided such areas with their unique maritime identity. No Encourage the location of development in areas where public services and facilities essential to such development are adequate. No 5A When feasible, development within the Village should be directed within the current service area of existing water and sewer facilities or in close proximity to areas where distribution lines currently exist. No Expedite permit procedures in order to facilitate the siting of development activities at suitable locations No 6A To expedite permit procedures, the Village shall coordinate all relevant local laws into a development package for applicants and/or make all local laws available to applicants proposing development activities. No FISH & WILDLIFE POLICIES Significant coastal fish and wildlife habitats will be protected, preserved, and, where practical, restored so as to maintain their viability as habitats. No 7A The quality of the Croton River and Bay Significant Coastal Fish and Wildlife Habitat and Haverstraw Bay Significant Fish and Wildlife Habitat shall be protected and improved for conservation, economic, aesthetic, recreational, and other public uses and values. Its resources shall be protected from the threat of pollution, misuse, and mismanagement. No 7B Materials that can degrade water quality and degrade or destroy the ecological system of the Croton River and Bay Significant Fish and Wildlife Habitat and the Haverstraw Bay Significant Fish No Village Board of Trustees July 15, 2026 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. 7C Storage of materials that can degrade water quality and degrade or destroy the ecological system of the Croton River and Bay Significant Fish and Wildlife Habitat or Haverstraw Bay Significant Fish and Wildlife Habitat shall not be permitted within the area of influence of the habitat unless best available technology is used to prevent adverse impacts to the habitat. No 7D Restoration of degraded ecological elements of the Croton River and Bay and Haverstraw Bay Significant Fish and Wildlife Habitats and shorelands shall be included in any programs for cleanup of any adjacent toxic and hazardous waste site No 7E Runoff from public and private parking lots and from storm sewer overflows shall be effectively managed so as to prevent oil, grease, and other contaminants from polluting surface and ground water and impact to the significant fish and wildlife habitats. No 7F Construction activity of any kind must not cause a measurable increase in erosion or flooding at the site of such activity, or impact other locations. Construction activity in the Croton River and Hudson River spawning areas shall be timed so that spawning of anadromous fish species and shellfish will not be adversely affected. No 7G Construction activity of any kind must not cause significant degradation of water quality or impact identified significant fish and wildlife habitats. No 7H Habitat-related policies identified in the Indian Brook-Croton Gorge Watershed Conservation Action Plan will be considered in actions proposed for these areas (see Appendix C). No Protect fish and wildlife resources in the coastal area from the introduction of hazardous wastes and other pollutants which bio-accumulate in the food chain, or which cause significant sub-lethal or lethal effect on those resources. No Expand recreational use of fish and wildlife resources in coastal areas by increasing access to existing resources, supplementing existing stocks, and developing new. No 9A Ensure continued recreational use and public access to the rivers through Village owned land adjacent to the railroad parking lot, at Croton Point Park, at Senasqua and Croton Landing Parks, along the Croton River, and at the Croton Yacht Club. Efforts should be made to increase opportunities for public access and enjoyment in these areas. No 9B Encourage passive recreational enjoyment of the wildlife in the designated significant fish and wildlife habitats, on the Audubon Society sanctuaries, Jane Lytle Arboretum, Gouveia Park and on other public No Village Board of Trustees July 15, 2026 or private lands within the Village where wildlife habitats are located, as well as the protection of such resources. Further develop commercial finfish, shellfish and crustacean resources in the coastal area by encouraging the construction of new, or improvement of existing onshore commercial fishing facilities, increasing marketing of the State's seafood products, maintaining adequate stocks and expanding aquaculture facilities. No FLOODING & EROSION POLICIES Buildings and other structures will be sited in the coastal area so as to minimize damage to property and the endangering of human lives caused by flooding and erosion. No Activities or development in the coastal area will be undertaken so as to minimize damage to natural resources and property from flooding and erosion by protecting natural protective features including beaches, dunes, barrier islands and bluffs. No 12A Every effort should be made to protect Croton Point, a natural protective barrier to Croton Bay from activities or development that would increase erosion of or flooding of the point. No The construction or reconstruction of erosion protection structures shall be undertaken only if they have a reasonable probability of controlling erosion for at least thirty years as demonstrated in design and construction standards and/or assured maintenance or replacement programs. No Activities and development, including the construction or reconstruction of erosion protection structures, shall be undertaken so that there will be no measurable increase in erosion or flooding at the site of such activities or development, or at other locations. No Mining, excavation or dredging in coastal waters shall not significantly interfere with the natural coastal processes which supply beach materials to land adjacent to such waters and shall be undertaken in a manner which will not cause an increase in erosion of such land. No Public funds shall only be used for erosion protective structures where necessary to protect human life, and new development which requires a location within or adjacent to an erosion hazard area to be able to function, or existing development; and only where the public benefits outweigh the long term monetary and other costs including the potential for increasing erosion and adverse effects on natural protective features. No Non-structural measures to minimize damage to natural resources and property from flooding and erosion shall be used whenever possible. Yes Yes Yes Yes 17A Efforts to control erosion along the rivers and on the steep slopes inland shall be of a non-structural No Village Board of Trustees July 15, 2026 nature, wherever possible, to minimize the visual impact of structural measures. 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 Yes Yes Yes Yes PUBLIC ACCESS POLICIES Protect, maintain, and increase the level and types of access to public water-related recreation resources and facilities No 19A Encourage the linkage of open space from upland areas to and along the Hudson and Croton Rivers in the form of a trail or walkway system. No 19B Increase public access to areas that offer physical and visual connection to the Hudson River or Croton River and Bay. No 19C Encourage the improvement of public transportation, when feasible, where water dependent and water-enhanced recreation activities are located. No 19D Improve and maintain access to Croton River and Bay at the Village-owned Echo Canoe Launch south of the Village parking lots at the Croton- Harmon Station No Access to the publicly owned foreshore and to lands immediately adjacent to the foreshore or the water's edge that are publicly owned shall be provided and it should be provided in a manner compatible with adjoining uses. 19 Protect, maintain, and increase the level and types of access to public water-related recreation resources and facilities. No Water dependent and water enhanced recreation will be encouraged and facilitated and will be given priority over non-water related uses along the coast. No 21A Boating and fishing activities should be encouraged provided that they do not restrict other water- related recreational opportunities and are undertaken in a manner compatible with existing water-dependent uses. No Development when located adjacent to the shore will provide for water-related recreation whenever such use is compatible with reasonably anticipated demand for such activities and is compatible with the primary purpose of the development. No HISTORIC AND SCENIC QUALITY POLICIES Protect, enhance and restore structures, districts, areas or sites that are of significance in the history, architecture, archaeology or culture of the State, its communities, or the Nation. No Prevent impairment of scenic resources of statewide significance. (The nearest scenic area of No Village Board of Trustees July 15, 2026 statewide significance (SASS) is the Bear Mountain Park subunit of the Hudson Highlands SASS which is north of the Village) Protect, restore or enhance natural and man-made resources which are not identified as being of statewide significance, but which contribute to the overall scenic quality of the coastal area. No 25A Establish and protect identified public viewsheds of the Hudson River, including but not limited to the public views of the Hudson River from the western shoreline of the Village, and of the Croton River and Gorge. No ENERGY AND ICE MANAGEMENT POLICIES No Conserve and protect agricultural lands in the State’s coastal area. No Decisions on the siting and construction of major energy facilities in the coastal area will be based on public energy needs, compatibility of such facilities with the environment, and the facility's need for a shorefront location. No Ice management practices shall not interfere with the production of hydroelectric power, damage significant coastal fish and wildlife and their habitats, or increase shoreline erosion or flooding.. No The development of offshore uses and resources, including renewable energy resources, shall accommodate New York’s long-standing ocean and Great Lakes industries, such as commercial and recreational fishing and maritime commerce, and the ecological functions of habitats important to New York. No WATER AND AIR RESOURCES POLICIES Municipal, industrial, and commercial discharge of pollutants, including but not limited to, toxic and hazardous substances, into coastal waters will conform to State and National water quality standards. No 30A Existing rail services and transportation-related facilities shall not dispose of any regulated materials in coastal waters until all such regulated materials have been tested by the State for conformance with water quality standards. No State coastal area policies and management objectives of approved local waterfront revitalization programs will be considered while reviewing coastal water classifications and while modifying water quality standards; however, those waters already overburdened with contaminants will be recognized as being a development constraint. No Encourage the use of alternative or innovative sanitary waste systems in small communities where the costs of conventional facilities are unreasonably high, given the size of the existing tax base of these communities. No Village Board of Trustees July 15, 2026 Best Management Practices will be used to ensure the control of stormwater runoff and combined sewer overflows draining into coastal waters. No 33A The flow of stormwater discharge shall be controlled to limit the flow of pollutants from street, and parking areas, etc. directly into the rivers and water bodies. No Discharge of waste materials into coastal waters from vessels subject to State jurisdiction will be limited so as to protect significant fish and wildlife habitats, recreational areas and water supply areas.. No 34A Moored structures or marine vessels shall not discharge ballast water or other releases into the waterway. No Dredging and filling in coastal waters and disposal of dredged material will be undertaken in a manner that meets existing State permit requirements, and protects significant fish and wildlife habitats, scenic resources, natural protective features, important agricultural lands, and wetlands. No Activities related to the shipment and storage of petroleum and other hazardous materials will be conducted in a manner that will prevent or at least minimize spills into coastal waters; all practicable efforts will be undertaken to expedite the cleanup of such discharges; and restitution for damages will be required when these spills occur. No Best management practices will be utilized to minimize the non-point discharge of excess nutrients, organics and eroded soils into coastal waters. No 37A Control of the development of hilltops and steep slopes should be exerted in order to prevent erosion and minimize runoff and flooding from new construction. No The quality and quantity of surface water and ground water supplies will be conserved and protected, particularly where such waters constitute the primary or sole source of water supply. No The transport, storage, treatment and disposal of solid 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 Effluent discharged from major steam electric generating and industrial facilities into coastal waters will not be unduly injurious to fish and wildlife and shall conform to State water quality standards.. No Land use or development in the coastal area will not cause national or State air quality standards to be violated. No Village Board of Trustees July 15, 2026 Coastal management policies will be considered if the State reclassifies land areas pursuant to the prevention of significant deterioration regulations of the Federal Clean Air Act. No Land use or development in the coastal area must not cause the generation of significant amounts of acid rain precursors: nitrates and sulfates. No WETLAND POLICY Preserve and protect tidal and freshwater wetlands and preserve the benefits derived from these areas. No 44A Wetlands, water bodies and watercourses shall be protected by preventing damage from erosion or siltation, minimizing disturbance, preserving natural habitats and protecting against flood and pollution. No 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None 6. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER: We are responding to the worsening air quality in our area as a result of Canadian wildfires and as a result, Silver Lake closed early today and the movie night at Senasqua Park has been postponed. Employees who must work outside tomorrow will be provided with N95 masks. Summer camps will remain inside tomorrow as much as possible. Silver Lake may remain closed tomorrow if conditions do not improve; please check the website and social media for updates. There has been a total of 13 leaf blower violations issued since June 1. Less calls have been received this month, which is hopefully a result of rising compliance. The special permit application for a multifamily building at 425 South Riverside will be on the Planning Board’s agenda for July 28. This will be the first meeting of a long review process. Information on the application will be available on the website when the agenda is sent out to the public on July 24. Road milling has begun along Cleveland Drive and Old Post Road South. They anticipate paving these areas tomorrow. The Farrington Road steps are progressing. The concrete footings and walls have been poured this week. July 15, 2026 Westchester County has officially started the Quaker Bridge replacement project. The commemorative plaques have been removed from the bridge for safekeeping. Demolition of the existing bridge is scheduled to begin next Monday, July 20. The renovation of the Engineering Department offices has begun, work is currently being done in-house by DPW staff, and the office is open to the public while the renovation work is ongoing. Village Manager Healy announced that the Village has received a grant from Westchester County in the amount of $3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$353,744 for the installation of sidewalks along Municipal Place and South Riverside Avenue, this has been a long- desired project that will also be receiving funding from Assemblymember Dana Levenberg in the amount of $100,000, design work will begin this year, and construction work will hopefully take place next summer. The solar canopies at the train station are going through their final performance testing before being officially determined to be commercially operational, the project owner expects that it will to occur later this month or in early August. Construction on the AT&T antenna at the Municipal Building has been largely completed, they are waiting to install fiber for the antenna and the new generator before the system can come online, we are hoping that it will be done by October. Con Edison will be completing their excavation work on Old Post Road North tomorrow, and will begin the live gas connections next week on Old Post Road North; a separate crew has also begun the pole replacement project on Old Post Road South near the high school, please expect delays while traveling in these areas during the upcoming weeks. Welcomed Isaac Canas as our new Spanish Speaking Assistant Court Clerk and Scott Giordano as a new Laborer in DPW and congratulated Joe Koch who was recently promoted to Skilled Laborer in DPW. 7. CONSENT AGENDA: On Motion by Trustee Simon and seconded by Trustee Nachtaler the Board approved the Consent Agenda. Motion was approved with a 3-0 Vote. July 15, 2026 1. Letter from Mike Grayeb, Race Director, regarding the 2026 Harry Chapin Memorial Run Against Hunger. https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026- 07/f6e3442064fbfb4eb45040b9e6c4235d0f32025e.pdf 2. Email from Laroue Shatzkin, Cortlandt Town Clerk, regarding proposed omnibus zoning text amendments for the Town of Cortlandt. https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026- 07/25eab424d55a3e611d90cc4f8b03df3a9c633011.pdf https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026- 07/0c56b9bb8c323f2812cbf01a71e6cf6f40d4de05.pdf 3. Letter from New York State Homes and Community Renewal re- certifying the Village of Croton-on-Hudson as a Pro-Housing Community for 2026. https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026- 07/b07bb84efe987e57963d4160aae38992460e555a.pdf b. RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #165-2026 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE NACHTALER, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 3-0 vote. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Village Board of Trustees hereby undertakes the following actions: 1. Approving the request to hold the Harry Chapin Memorial Run Against Hunger on October 18, 2026, and authorizing the necessary road closures for such event. 2. Filing for the record the letter from New York State Homes and Community Renewal and the proposed omnibus zoning text amendments from the Town of Cortlandt. Resolution #166-2026 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE NACHTALER, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 3-0 vote. July 15, 2026 WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson has adopted a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) to guide the use of its waterfront and adjacent areas in a manner consistent with sound waterfront planning and environmental protection principles, and WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson has received a referral for the review of a new overhead sign structure along Route 9, and WHEREAS on July 10, 2026, the Village’s Waterfront Advisory Committee (WAC) reviewed the proposed project for consistency with the policies of the LWRP, and WHEREAS the WAC has evaluated the policies of the LWRP and determined that the following policy is relevant to the proposed project: POLICY 17: Non-structural measures to minimize damage to natural resources and property from flooding and erosion shall be used whenever possible. POLICY 18: To safeguard the vital economic, social, and environmental interests of the State and of its citizens, proposed major actions in the coastal area must give full consideration to those interests, and to the safeguards which the State has established to protect. WHEREAS the WAC has issued its recommendation of consistency with the LWRP, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby declares the proposed new overhead sign structure along Route 9 to be installed by the New York State Dept. of Transportation to be consistent with the Village’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. Resolution #167-2026 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE NACHTALER, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 3-0 vote. WHEREAS on January 17, 2017, the Village Board of Trustees adopted a Debt Policy for the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, and WHEREAS while not required under New York State Law, this policy was in furtherance of its goal for sound financial management of the Village, and Village Board of Trustees July 15, 2026 WHEREAS, since that time, the Village’s total outstanding debt has decreased by more than $10 million, and WHEREAS the policy has been revised to align with this year’s capital plan adopted by the Village Board and continue the Village’s program of making infrastructure improvements, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the attached Debt Policy as revised. Resolution #168-2026 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE NACHTALER, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 3-0 vote. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF CFA GRANT APPLICATION FOR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN WORK TO FURTHER THE ACTIVATION OF GOUVEIA PARK WHEREAS to increase the recreation facilities available for use by its residents, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson is looking to rehabilitate and adaptively reuse the existing house to create a multi-purpose recreational community center at Gouveia Park ("Project"), and WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson is seeking funding for the creation of engineered construction plans for this project under the "Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks, Preservation, and Heritage", and WHEREAS the cost estimate for design of the plan is $250,000, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson hereby determines the proposed Project, classified as a Type II action in 6 CRR-NY 617.5 (C)(9), will result in no significant environmental impacts and will require no further environmental review in accordance with the NY State Environmental Quality Review Act (Environmental Conservation Law, Article 8) and its implementing regulations. and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on- Hudson hereby authorizes the Village Manager to take all necessary action to submit an application for $125,000 to the Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks, Preservation, and Heritage funds for financing the engineering design of the Village Board of Trustees July 15, 2026 Gouveia Park project and, upon the funding of said amount, commits to provide the match of $125,000. Resolution #169-2026 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE NACHTALER, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 3-0 vote. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A NEW YORK STATE OF DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (DEC): URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY (UCF) PROGRAM TREE INVENTORY AND ASSESSMENT GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE VILLAGE OF CROTON-ON-HUDSON WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson has identified a need to better understand and manage its street and park trees, the Village is looking to create a traditional street and landscaped park tree inventory and assessment (“Project”), and WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson is seeking funding under the “NYS DEC UCF” Program; and WHEREAS, the cost estimate for the Project is $80,000, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson hereby authorizes the Village Manager to take all necessary action to submit an application for $50,000 in NYS DEC UCF for the Project, and, if awarded, accepts said funds and authorizes the Village Manager to execute the NYS Contract for Grants and any associated documents. Resolution #170-2026 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE NACHTALER, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 3-0 vote. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (WQIP) SALT STORAGE GRANT APPLICATION FOR SALT SHED CONSTRUCTION AT CROTON POINT PARK WHEREAS, to improve water quality and enhance flood and climate resiliency, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson is looking to remove the existing salt shed at Veterans Plaza and build a new salt storage structure on a new site owned by Westchester County in Croton Point Park (“Project”); and Village Board of Trustees July 15, 2026 WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson is seeking funding under the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) WQIP grant; and WHEREAS, the cost estimate for the Project is $750,000; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson hereby authorizes the Village Manager to take all necessary action to submit an application for $600,000 in DEC’s Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) to design and construct the new salt storage structure upon the funding of said amount, commits to provide the match of $150,000. Resolution #171-2026 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE NACHTALER, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 3-0 vote. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A NEW YORK STATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES CORPORATION (EFC): WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT (WIIA) GRANT APPLICATION FOR HARRISON STREET WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson owns and operates a municipal water supply, treatment, and distribution system serving residents and businesses within the Village, within Westchester County, New York, and WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson has determined that certain existing water mains and related valves and hydrants are in deteriorated condition and in need of relining and/or replacement to continue to provide safe potable water to all residents and business and industrial users, and WHEREAS to improve the water infrastructure, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson is looking to make rehabilitate an existing water main and installing a new water main to strengthen water quality and long-term service reliability at Harrison Street and Sunset Trail (“the Project”), and WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson is seeking funding under the “EFC WIIA” administered by the NYS EFC for final design and construction of the Project as described above and in the Village’s pending WIIA Application, and WHEREAS the cost estimate for the Project is $1,236,000, Village Board of Trustees July 15, 2026 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson hereby authorizes the Village Manager to execute the funding agreement with EFC and any associated documents, and take all necessary action to submit an application for $1,236,000 in EFA WIIA to improve the water infrastructure at Harrison Street and Sunset Trail, and, upon the funding of said amount, commits to provide the match of $370,000 from the Water Fund, and, authorizes expenditures for the Project as necessary to complete the work described. Resolution #172-2026 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE NACHTALER, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 3-0 vote. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT (SEQRA) DETERMINATION FOR NEW YORK STATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES CORPORATION (EFC): WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT (WIIA) GRANT APPLICATION FOR HARRISON STREET WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WHEREAS the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) through the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA) Program, provides grant funding to support drinking water infrastructure projects that are maintained by eligible municipalities and improve water quality and delivery to residents and businesses, and WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson is seeking such funding through the 2026 funding cycle from the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA) Program administered by the EFC and the NYS Department of Health, and WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson intends to rehabilitate the existing 6-inch water main on Harrison Street, connect that main to an existing 12-inch water main to create a loop, and extend a new main on Sunset Trail to connect existing water users to their own main closer to their residences, as well as replace dysfunctional valves and hydrants (“the Proposed Action”), and WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson is required by New York State regulations to undertake an environmental review of publicly funded infrastructure projects including water distribution improvements under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), prior to the execution of any State Assistance Contract should such funds be awarded to the Village by the EFC or other agencies, Village Board of Trustees July 15, 2026 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board hereby determines that the proposed Action is a Type II Action under SEQRA, not requiring any further action, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees has classified the proposed project as described in its funding application to be submitted to the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) on or before July 27, 2026 to consist of Type II Actions under SEQRA in accordance with 6 NYCRR Part 617.5(c)(1) and (2) regarding maintenance, repair, replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction in kind of existing water infrastructure, at the same locations and without increasing distribution capacity or exceeding any Type I thresholds considered under 6 NYCRR Part 617.4. Resolution #173-2026 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE NACHTALER, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 3-0 vote. WHEREAS the Village is milling and paving certain roadways in the Village under a federal aid project known as Paving in Downtown Croton (PIN 8763.03), and WHEREAS on May 6, 2026, the Village Board awarded the bid for this work to ELQ Industries, and WHEREAS the Village, through the use of its own funds, would like to mill and pave an additional section of Cleveland Drive between Gerstein Street and Jacoby Street, and WHEREAS a change order has been submitted as part of the project to mill and pave this section of Cleveland, and WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the Village to have this work completed while the contractor is mobilized to complete the work under the federal aid project, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to approve Change Order No. 1 for Bid #1-2026 in the amount of $75,036.55. Resolution #174-2026 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE NACHTALER, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 3-0 vote. July 15, 2026 WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson is party to an existing lease agreement with T-Mobile Northeast LLC for the colocation of a cell antenna at 1 Van Wyck Street, and WHEREAS T-Mobile Northeast LLC has approached the Village seeking a modification to the lease effective upon the end of the current term on March 12, 2028, and WHERAES the new monthly lease payment as of March 12, 2028, shall be $3,950 per month with an annual percentage increase of 2% thereafter, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Manager to execute the amendment to the lease agreement with T-Mobile Northeast LLC for the colocation of a cell antenna at 1 Van Wyck Street. Resolution #175-2026 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE NACHTALER, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 3-0 vote. WHEREAS Con Edison requested police services for various gas main replacement work in 2026, and WHEREAS police officers are assigned to conduct traffic control, as well as to ensure safety for residents and visitors to the Village, and WHEREAS Con Edison has agreed to pay the cost of the overtime for these officers, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Village Treasurer is authorized to amend the General Fund 2025-2026 budget in the amount of $9,026.40: A3120.1200 Personnel Services – Overtime $9,026.40 GENERAL REVENUES Increase A3120.1520 Police Fees $9,026.40 AND IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Treasurer is authorized to amend the General Fund 2026-2027 budget in the amount of $13,614.82: July 15, 2026 Increase A3120.1200 Personnel Services – Overtime $13,614.82 GENERAL REVENUES Increase A3120.1520 Police Fees $13,614.82 c. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Jule 1, 2026, was made by Trustee Simon. The motion was seconded by Trustee Nachtaler and approved with a 3-0 vote. 8. PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS: Resolution #176-2026 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE NACHTALER, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 3-0 vote. WHEREAS the Village of Croton-on-Hudson acquired the Kaplan’s Pond property on Lounsbury Road in 1991, and WHEREAS the Village has undertaken various projects over the years to improve the area around the pond, including the replacement of the outlet structure and the construction of a new emergency spillway in 2005, and WHEREAS since 2016, a contractor has managed invasive species, including phragmites, at the pond, and WHEREAS to properly plan for the long-term viability of Kaplan’s Pond, a comprehensive water and health assessment has been requested, as well as an assessment of the pond’s earthen berm, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Manager to accept the proposal from Princeton Hydro Engineering in the amount of $8,500, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Treasurer is authorized the make the following budget transfer in the 2026-2027 General Fund Budget: July 15, 2026 Increase A7110.4000 Parks – Contractual $2,525 Decrease A1990.4000 Contingency $2,525 Resolution #177-2026 On motion of TRUSTEE SIMON, seconded by TRUSTEE NACHTALER, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York with a 3-0 vote. WHEREAS on May 22, 2024, the HEART Committee was established by the Village Board of Trustees to identify and honor individuals and entities who have contributed meaningfully to the Croton-on-Hudson community, and WHEREAS since that time, the HEART Committee has met regularly and hosted a number of events and ceremonies to recognize their honorees, and WHEREAS the Village Board would like to have the HEART Committee serve in an ad- hoc role moving forward, choosing honorees when called upon to do so, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the HEART Committee is hereby re- established as an ad-hoc committee to honor Croton residents, businesses, or groups, either living or deceased, who have significantly contributed to the betterment of our Village, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that members of the newly re-established committee shall be appointed by the Mayor as needed and have no official terms, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustee shall call upon the HEART Committee to choose an honoree at least once annually, with the plan for such ceremony to be approved by the Village Manager, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees shall play no part in determining future honorees for the HEART Committee. Trustee Simon stated that we've talked a lot about this within the context of our committee updates and reorganization and fine tuning the guidelines, what we are essentially doing this evening is relieving the committee of the burden of having to Village Board of Trustees July 15, 2026 do three of these a year, they have done great work over the past couple of years and it will continue at a slightly lesser pace. Mayor Pugh stated that in an effort to support and better institutionalize our committees we adopted the guidelines for our committees and their volunteers and the objective here is basically to slightly narrow the scope of their work. Trustee Nachtaler advised that on August 1st they will be honoring Marc Cheshire and the Historical Society. 9. PUBLIC COMMENT - NON-AGENDA ITEMS: Gwen Cianfaglione, 1 Mountain Trail, Croton on Hudson, requested that the dog park be opened to people who live outside of Croton, she is also thrilled that they started the work on the Quaker Bridge and gave some historical background of the Quaker Bridge and would like to see some of that history commemorated along the bridge. Ned Rust, Morningside Drive, Croton on Hudson, once again addressed the issue of leaf blowers, he wrote a letter to the Gazette last week and encouraged everyone to read it. Mr. Rust went on to describe how bad gas leaf blowers are to the health of the community and workers that include cancer and hearing loss, and we should not put finances ahead of health. Ed Riely, 110 Truesdale Drive, Croton on Hudson, stated that he appreciates the amazing abilities of our Department of Public Works who operate under a licensed engineer and incredible managers. Mr. Riely addressed the recent attacks on Con-Edison and suggested if a resident has a problem with a utility company or a contractor for a utility company they should talk to the foreman, and reach out to Village, asked that the IDEA Committee post agendas and allow the public to speak at their meeting, also addressed the boycotting of CVS over the sale of abortion drugs. To hear comments made in their entirety you may log onto the following: https://play.champds.com/crotononhudsonny/event/1175. (section 00.48.16) 10.REPORTS: July 15, 2026 Trustee Nachtaler stated that the Village Board published guidelines for all of our committees in May and we are getting them in compliance with these guidelines. Trustee Nachtaler said that she is grateful for the Croton Chronicle having a daily local newspaper online that promotes civic engagement and greater government transparency; thanked the Manager for updating the public on the 425 S Riverside special permit, glad that there is interest in maintaining the historic aspects of the Quaker Bridge, and appreciated hearing about its history from Historian Marc Cheshire, and would like to explore the possibility of placing commemorative plaques that will mark what took place, thanked the Manager, Recreation Department, DPW and Police for a wonderful concert event this past Friday. Trustee Simon advised that at yesterday’s Rotary meeting they hosted six high school students from around the country as part of the American Exchange Program, we received our Project Mover numbers, the month of June was very positive and will share in more detail at our next meeting, announced that former Congressman Richard Ottinger passed away at the age of 97, his memorial service is going to be held this coming Sunday, 4 to 6:00 PM at Boscobel House and Gardens in Garrison, he and Manager Healy met last week with some residents of the Beekman Avenue area who are concerned about the crosswalk at Maple and Wells Avenues on the way to PVC, we talked about some of the improvements that we are putting in at that crosswalk and the rapid flashing beacon which we hope will be up in operation sometime this fall, our third bicycle skills training class will be held at the community room from 10 until 1, a bipartisan bill was passed in Congress called the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, it is probably the most significant federal housing law in the last years (https://bipartisanpolicy.org/issue-brief/inside-the-deal-whats-in-the-final- 21st-century-road-to-housing-act/), the State Legislature yesterday passed a one year moratorium on data centers, the Governor has until the end of the year to make a decision to sign the bill, it is his understanding that the Governor has come up with her own policy that gives some significant detail on what she is calling a community investment framework so localities can share in the benefits of data center development, the Empire State Development is going to develop fairly specific guidance to local entities to help them negotiate community benefits as part of the data center process as well. https://esd.ny.gov/esd-media-center/press-releases/first- statewide-moratorium-new-hyperscale-data-centers-launched. July 15, 2026 To hear more comments by Trustee Simon you may click on the following: https://play.champds.com/crotononhudsonny/event/1178. Mayor Pugh stated that our committees are comprised almost entirely of residents all of whom are serving in a volunteer capacity, and believes they should be judged on their work product, in the case of the IDEA Committee, they recently put together the Pride Flag raising and the Juneteenth celebrations and we are all proud of the progress that they’ve made over the last few years, Upcoming events: Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 10:00am to 12:30p Community Paddle on the Croton River, Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 10:00am to 12:00pm, local historian Duane Jackson on the grounds of the Van Cortlandt Manor will give a Revolutionary War Re- enactment as part of the Village's America250 Celebration, and October 18th Harry Chapin Run Against Hunger. Mayor Pugh advised that with respect to Con Edison, they unfortunately went beyond anything under the terms of their permit and they were issued a citation, but to be fair Con Edison has come a long way in the last few years and they have made real investments and have delivered real results but the oversight of some other contractors has been lacking and they need to step it up. There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion to close the meeting was made by Trustee Simon. Motion was seconded by Trustee Nachtaler and approved with a 3-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm. --- Editorial note (croton.news): name spelling(s) in this copy were corrected against official records: ‘$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$353,744’ corrected to ‘$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$3$353,744’. 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