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MeetingsBoard Of Trustees, Jun 17, 2026
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Approval of Vouchers and Blanket Purchase Orders
2027 BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS claims warrant 1p
A Treasury spreadsheet lists 2027 blanket purchase orders totaling $4,323,840.70 across village vendors. The largest items are $3,430,159.00 to the NYS Civil Service Department for health insurance and $394,999.92 to the New York Power Authority, with other lines including $160,000.00 for solid waste disposal and $46,000.00 for yard waste disposal through Westchester County Environmental Facilities, plus accounts with Con Edison, Verizon, Cablevision, Pitney Bowes and Northwind Kennels ($1,500.00 for housing of cats and dogs). · AI summary
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Consent Agenda — Approval of Minutes — June 2nd Special Meeting Minutes
06-02-2026 Special Meeting minutes 3p
Minutes of a June 2, 2026 special meeting at which the Board approved fiscal year vouchers and adopted two resolutions. Resolution #116-2026, passed 4-1 with Trustee Slippen voting nay, retains Pracademic Partners at a cost not to exceed $15,000 to recruit candidates for a new Assistant Village Manager position; Slippen called the fee excessive and said the Village should try to fill the position first, while other trustees cited anticipated retirements and time constraints. Resolution #117-2026, passed 5-0, submits a home rule request for a school speed zone camera demonstration program tied to Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg's bill A11322-B and State Senator Peter Harckham's companion bill S10058-C; trustees noted adoption gives legal authority but does not commit the Village to installing cameras. · AI summary
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Consent Agenda — Approval of Minutes — June 9th Executive Session Minutes
6-9-26 Minutes Executive Session minutes 1p
Minutes of an executive session held June 9, 2026, in the Georgianna Grant Meeting Room of the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building. The Board voted 4-0 at 6:09 PM to enter executive session to discuss matters of personnel involving a specific individual; Trustee Slippen arrived at 6:20 PM, and the Board voted 5-0 to adjourn at 6:50 PM. · AI summary
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Consent Agenda — Approval of Minutes — June 9th Special Meeting Minutes
06-09-2026 Special Meeting minutes 1p
Minutes of a June 9, 2026 special meeting at which Police Chief John Nikitopoulos and Detective Nicholas DiTomasso updated the Board on ongoing music complaints. The detective division determined the music was coming from the area around Haverstraw Beach State Park in Rockland County; a vehicle and its owner were identified, and Haverstraw Police Department officers spoke with him and advised him to stop. Village Manager Healy said the information would be shared through the Village website and social media, and the Board then voted 4-0 to enter executive session on a personnel matter, adjourning the meeting at 6:09 pm. · AI summary
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Consent Agenda — Approval of Minutes — May 20th Executive Session Minutes
5-20-26 Minutes Executive Session minutes 1p
Minutes of an executive session held May 20, 2026, in the Georgianna Grant Meeting Room of the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building. The Board voted 5-0 at 6:03 PM to enter executive session to discuss matters of personnel involving specific individuals, on a motion by Trustee Simon seconded by Trustee Nicholson, and voted 5-0 to adjourn at 7:05 PM. · AI summary
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Consent Agenda — Correspondence to the Board — Membership changes from the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.
CFD Membership ChangesF correspondence 1p
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Consent Agenda — Correspondence to the Board — Memo from the Village Manager summarizing the Village Board's requests for the Conservation Advisory Council on the topic of gas-powered leaf blowers.
Memo on Leaf Blowers memo 1p
A June 16, 2026 memo summarizes the Village Board's May 27, 2026 work session discussion of gas-powered leaf blower regulations, in which correspondence was referred to the Conservation Advisory Council for review. The Board asked the CAC to consider twelve items, including setting a timeframe for its recommendation, researching how similar Westchester County municipalities regulate gas-powered leaf blowers, reviewing enforcement success elsewhere, weighing fines and penalties, comparing gas and battery blower specifications and pricing, soliciting comments from landscapers and other stakeholders, possibly hosting a public forum, building in a phase-in period for any change, and harmonizing any recommendation with state policies including the New York State Climate Leadership Community Protection Act. · AI summary
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Consent Agenda — Quarterly Reports
Clerk Q4 FY 2026 report 1p
Village Clerk/Deputy Manager Paula DiSanto's quarterly report for March 1 through May 31, 2026, says the office processed 116 Freedom of Information Law requests, issued or renewed 89 dog licenses, issued 33 permanent and 22 temporary handicap parking permits, approved 3 block party requests and sold 11 EZ-Pass tags. Three local laws were passed during the quarter and 6 public notices were issued, including 6 public hearings. The office also handled 3 new workers' compensation claims, 1 Notice of Claim, and recorded 13 deaths and 0 births in the Village. · AI summary
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Court 4Q FY2026 Quarterly report 1p
The Village Justice Court's quarterly report for March 1 to May 31, 2026, records 606 vehicle and traffic tickets issued and 1,687 parking tickets issued, with total court receipts of $174,513.55 for the quarter. The Village portion after state and county distribution was $48,270.00 for March 2026 and $46,581.00 for April 2026, with May revenue not yet available from the NYS Comptroller's Office. · AI summary
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DPW 4Q FY2026 Quarterly report 2p
The Public Works quarterly report for March 1 through May 31, 2026, records the collection of approximately 888 tons of refuse and 251 tons of organic waste, repair of 15 catch basins along Cleveland Drive and elsewhere, trimming of about 25 trees, and replacement of 84 non-working water meters. The Water Department worked on the Upper North Highland tank rehab/replacement project, the Lounsbury Road relining project and a lead service line inventory. Capital projects included continued design for the Half Moon Bay Bridge, design of renovations to the Gouveia property for the new Recreation Department, bid review for Cleveland resurfacing, and continued work on the Dobbs Park Improvement project. · AI summary
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Engineering Q4 FY 2026 report 18p
The Village Engineer's quarterly report for March 1 through May 31, 2026, submitted June 12, 2026, records 44 building permits, 16 plumbing permits, 60 certificates of occupancy and 20 street opening permits issued, along with 120 inspections performed plus 25 fire inspections, 63 completed FOIL requests and 35 record searches. The office supported 4 Planning Board meetings and 3 Zoning Board meetings during the quarter. Attached inspection logs list individual property inspections, including oil tank removals, additions, solar finals and fire safety inspections, with pass and fail results by address. · AI summary
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Finance Q4 FY 2026 report 33p
A year-to-date budget report generated June 12, 2026, presents fourth-quarter FY2026 General Fund expenses by line item, showing original appropriations, transfers, expenditures, encumbrances and percent of budget used for each department. Among the lines shown, the Law budget stood at 109.0% used with $231,189.55 expended against a revised $220,904 budget, and Engineering at 121.3% used with $857,269.82 expended against $714,988, including $805,764.51 in personnel services against a revised $630,863 line. Most other departments shown, including the Board, Justice Court, Treasurer and Buildings, were at or near 100% or below. · AI summary
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Manager 4Q FY2026 Quarterly report 2p
The Manager's Office quarterly report for Quarter 4 of FY 2026 says the office authored three newsletters, with 4,890 current subscribers and open rates of 61 to 63 percent, and lists Village social media followings of 6,858 on Facebook, 3,355 on Instagram and 966 on X as of 5/10. It reports 3,477 residents opted in to Everbridge emergency notifications, with 16 notifications sent during the quarter, and the office facilitated resolution of resident concerns including 9 public works issues and 5 safety issues. The Village Board held 6 regular meetings, 6 work sessions and 3 executive sessions, adopting 72 resolutions and two local laws: Introductory No. 3 of 2026 on zoning clarifications and No. 6 of 2026 on real property tax exemptions. · AI summary
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Parking 4Q FY26 Quarterly report 1p
The Parking Department's quarterly report for March 1 through May 31, 2026, records 45,627 daily transactions at the Croton Harmon train station lot with revenue totaling $474,764.30, putting the daily parking account at 113% of its projected annual budget as train travel continues to grow. Quarterly permit sales at the station included 64 preferred, 390 resident and 843 non-resident permits for total revenue of $381,652, or 112.6% of the original annual budget. Local parking permits generated $1,970 in quarterly revenue, and 47 train station free weekend parking permits were issued. · AI summary
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Police 4Q FY2026 Quarterly report 6p
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Recreation 4Q FY2026 Quarterly report 2p
The Recreation and Parks Department quarterly report for March, April and May 2026 says the department held 34 classes, programs and special events, including a Spring Celebration with approximately 275-plus in attendance and senior charter bus trips to Dreamgirls The Musical and The Metropolitan Museum. Canoe and kayak racks at the Echo Canoe launch were once again sold out, and four have been sold at Croton Landing. Program participation included 96 adult class participants, 66 youth, 95 senior class participants, and 110 photo IDs issued. · AI summary
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Consent Agenda — Resolutions — Consider accepting the membership changes in the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.
Resolution 120-2026 Correspondence resolution 1p
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Consent Agenda — Resolutions — Consider authorizing the Village Manager to execute an agreement with the Mid-Hudson Ambulance District for EMT services for the period beginning June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027.
2026-2027 Croton MHAD Contract resolution 37p
An agreement with the Mid-Hudson Ambulance District provides emergency medical technicians to supplement Croton EMS, the Village's all-volunteer ambulance service, through the Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps as service provider. The term runs June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, at $48.28 per hour for 24-hours-per-day, seven-days-per-week EMT coverage, and continues the second EMT added in January 2025 for the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Village Board may extend the agreement for three additional one-year terms, and the Village may terminate for any reason on fifteen days written notice. · AI summary
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Resolution 122-2026 MHAD Contract resolution 1p
Resolution #122-2026, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes the Village Manager to execute an agreement for supplemental EMT services from the Mid-Hudson Ambulance District at a rate of $48.28 per hour for the period June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027. The resolution notes the Village Board first authorized a contract with the district in November 2011 to provide supplemental EMT services to Croton Emergency Medical Services. · AI summary
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Consent Agenda — Resolutions — Consider authorizing the Village Manager to execute an intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Buchanan for dog control services for the period beginning June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029.
IMA - Dog Control June 2026 - May 2029 resolution 8p
An intermunicipal agreement between the Village of Buchanan and the Village of Croton-on-Hudson has Croton's dog control officer serve Buchanan, including on-call response for stray dogs and transport to the Village animal shelter. Buchanan would pay an annual contractual fee of $1,200 plus a one-time $100 fee toward construction of a dog holding cage at the Department of Public Works garage, and would be billed for veterinary services, shelter charges and any dog control officer overtime. The term is three years, either party may terminate on 30 days notice, and Buchanan must meet insurance requirements including $1,000,000 per occurrence general liability coverage. · AI summary
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Resolution 121-2026 Buchanan IMA resolution 1p
Resolution #121-2026, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes the Village Manager to execute a dog control intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Buchanan for the period June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029. The resolution notes Croton-on-Hudson provided dog control services for Buchanan during the last year, and that in addition to the base cost of $1,200, Buchanan would be responsible for any overtime incurred by Croton-on-Hudson for dog control services in their community. · AI summary
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Consent Agenda — Resolutions — Consider authorizing the Village Treasurer to amend the 2025-2026 General Fund Budget in the amount of $43,627.60 related to police overtime expenses for Temple Israel and Con Edison work.
Resolution 125-2026 PD Overtime resolution 1p
Resolution #125-2026, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes the Village Treasurer to amend the General Fund 2025-2026 budget by $43,627.60 for police overtime. The overtime covers officers assigned to traffic control and safety for Con Edison gas main replacement work in 2026 and special details requested at Temple Israel; Con Edison and Temple Israel have agreed to pay the cost of the overtime. · AI summary
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Consent Agenda — Resolutions — Consider authorizing the Village Treasurer to amend the 2025-2026 General, Water & Sewer Fund Budgets in the total amount of $7,493 for costs related to the New York State and Local Retirement System invoice.
Resolution 126-2026 NYS Pension Invoices resolution 1p
Resolution #126-2026, dated June 17, 2026, corrects Resolution 265-2025, adopted November 19, 2025, which accounted for New York State and Local Retirement System invoices with an incorrect breakdown among the Village's three funds. The Treasurer is authorized to amend the 2025-2026 budget with $54,242.92 for NYS ERS and $51,524 for NYS PRS in the General Fund, $4,581.09 for ERS in the Water Fund and $192.99 for ERS in the Sewer Fund, transferring $7,493 from the assigned fund balance for future retirement expenditures. Resolution 265-2025 is rescinded. · AI summary
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Consent Agenda — Resolutions — Consider authorizing the Village Treasurer to amend the 2025-2026 Sewer Fund Budget in the amount of $10,230.52 to cover expenses related to force main repairs on Half Moon Bay Drive.
Resolution 124-2026 Budget Amendment - Sewer resolution 1p
Resolution #124-2026, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes a budget amendment in the 2025-2026 Sewer Fund after a vacuum break on the existing force main on Half Moon Bay Drive recently malfunctioned. The Department of Public Works purchased materials and used contracted labor for the repair; the amendment adds $3,840 to Sewer Contractual and $6,390.52 to Sewer Supplies, offset by $10,230.52 in sewer connection charges revenue. · AI summary
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Consent Agenda — Resolutions — Consider authorizing the Village Treasurer to make an interfund transfer in the 2026-2027 General Fund Budget related to repairs to the handrails at the Municipal Building accessibility ramp.
Quote-CrotonMunicipalBuilding resolution 1p
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Resolution 123-2026 Handrail Contingency resolution 1p
Resolution #123-2026, dated June 17, 2026, directs the Village Treasurer to transfer $6,000 within the 2026-2027 General Fund budget, from General Contingency (A1990.4000) to Buildings Contractual (A1620.4000). The funds are for repairing the handrails along the accessibility ramp at the Municipal Building, work that was not funded in the 2026-2027 General Fund budget. · AI summary
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Proposed Resolutions — Consider adoption of the 2026-2027 Bond Resolutions for the purpose of funding the capital budget.
Resolution 127 EMS Equip resolution 4p
Bond Resolution #127, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes the Village of Croton-on-Hudson to issue $80,258 in bonds to pay for the purchase of EMS equipment for Emergency Medical Services, at a maximum estimated cost of $80,258. The resolution sets the period of probable usefulness at five years, pledges the Village's faith and credit for repayment, and delegates the sale of the bonds to the Village Treasurer. · AI summary
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Resolution 133 EMS Facility resolution 4p
Bond Resolution #133, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes, subject to permissive referendum, improvements to fire stations in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, including original furnishings, equipment, machinery and apparatus, at a maximum estimated cost of $558,113, financed by $558,113 in serial bonds. The period of probable usefulness is set at 10 years, and adoption requires a two-thirds vote of the Board of Trustees. · AI summary
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Resolution 128 Harmon Parking Lot resolution 5p
Bond Resolution #128, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes the Village of Croton-on-Hudson to issue $256,163 in bonds to pay engineering and design costs for the parking lot at the Croton-Harmon Train Station, at a maximum estimated cost of $256,163. The period of probable usefulness is set at five years, the Village's faith and credit are pledged for repayment, and the sale of the bonds is delegated to the Village Treasurer. · AI summary
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Resolution 129 Police Multi resolution 5p
Bond Resolution #129, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes the Village of Croton-on-Hudson to issue an aggregate $86,100 in serial bonds for various Police capital projects: $26,650 for the purchase of police equipment items each costing $15,000 or less, and $59,450 for preparation of a staffing study for the Police Department. Each item carries a five-year period of probable usefulness, and adoption requires a two-thirds vote of the Board of Trustees. · AI summary
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Resolution 130 Police vehicles resolution 4p
Bond Resolution #130, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes the Village of Croton-on-Hudson to issue $175,275 in bonds to purchase replacement vehicles for the Police Department, replacing vehicles in service for at least one year, at a maximum estimated cost of $175,275. The resolution sets the period of probable usefulness at 3 years, pledges the Village's faith and credit for repayment, and delegates the bond sale to the Village Treasurer. · AI summary
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Resolution 131 Shoreline resolution 4p
Bond Resolution #131, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes the Village of Croton-on-Hudson to issue $41,000 in bonds to pay for shoreline resiliency planning at Senasqua Park, at a maximum estimated cost of $41,000. The period of probable usefulness is set at 5 years, the Village's faith and credit are pledged for repayment, and the sale of the bonds is delegated to the Village Treasurer. · AI summary
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Resolution 132 V-Mgr Car resolution 4p
Bond Resolution #132, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes the Village of Croton-on-Hudson to issue $71,750 in bonds to pay for the purchase of a Village Manager car, at a maximum estimated cost of $71,750. The resolution sets the period of probable usefulness at three years, pledges the Village's faith and credit for repayment, and delegates the sale of the bonds to the Village Treasurer. · AI summary
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Resolution 134 Air Conditioning resolution 4p
Bond Resolution #134, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes, subject to permissive referendum, the upgrade of the air conditioning system in the Department of Public Works garage at a maximum estimated cost of $117,875, financed by $117,875 in serial bonds of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. The period of probable usefulness is set at ten years, and adoption requires a two-thirds vote of the Board of Trustees. · AI summary
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Resolution 135 Brook St. Drainage resolution 4p
Bond Resolution #135, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes, subject to permissive referendum, the Brook Street drainage project, including design work, at a maximum estimated cost of $1,519,525, financed by $1,519,525 in serial bonds of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. Any grants-in-aid received would reduce the borrowing dollar for dollar, and the period of probable usefulness is set at 40 years. · AI summary
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Resolution 136 Command Car resolution 5p
Bond Resolution #136, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes, subject to permissive referendum, the issuance of $92,250 in bonds to pay for the purchase of a command car replacement for the Fire Department, at a maximum estimated cost of $92,250. The period of probable usefulness is set at 10 years, with maximum bond maturity exceeding five years, and the Village's faith and credit are pledged for repayment. · AI summary
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Resolution 137 Comm-Tech Police Equip resolution 4p
Bond Resolution #137, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes, subject to permissive referendum, the purchase of police communication and tech equipment at a maximum estimated cost of $712,623, financed by $712,623 in serial bonds of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. The period of probable usefulness is set at 10 years, and adoption requires a two-thirds vote of the Board of Trustees. · AI summary
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Resolution 138 Farrington Road resolution 5p
Bond Resolution #138, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes, subject to permissive referendum, the issuance of $256,250 in bonds to pay for the reconstruction of the Farrington Road steps, at a maximum estimated cost of $256,250. The period of probable usefulness is set at 10 years, with maximum bond maturity exceeding five years, and the Village's faith and credit are pledged for repayment. · AI summary
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Resolution 139 Fire Fighting Vehicles resolution 4p
Bond Resolution #139, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes, subject to permissive referendum, the purchase of a fire-fighting vehicle, equipment and apparatus at a maximum estimated cost of $219,350, financed by $219,350 in serial bonds of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. The period of probable usefulness is set at 20 years, and adoption requires a two-thirds vote of the Board of Trustees. · AI summary
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Resolution 140 Half Moon Bay Bridge resolution 5p
Bond Resolution #140, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes, subject to permissive referendum, the reconstruction of Half Moon Bay Bridge at a maximum estimated cost of $1,250,000, financed by $1,250,000 in serial bonds of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. Any grants-in-aid received would reduce the borrowing dollar for dollar, and the period of probable usefulness is set at 20 years. · AI summary
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Resolution 141 Roads resolution 5p
Bond Resolution #141, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes, subject to permissive referendum, the reconstruction of roads throughout the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, including curb and sidewalk reconstruction, at a maximum estimated cost of $910,000, financed by $910,000 in serial bonds. Any grants-in-aid received would reduce the borrowing dollar for dollar, and the period of probable usefulness is set at 15 years. · AI summary
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Resolution 142 Sidewalks resolution 4p
Bond Resolution #142, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes, subject to permissive referendum, construction of sidewalk improvements at Municipal Place and South Riverside plus pedestrian and safety improvements at various locations, at a maximum estimated cost of $779,246, financed by $779,246 in serial bonds of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. Any grants-in-aid received would reduce the borrowing dollar for dollar, and the period of probable usefulness is set at 10 years. · AI summary
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Resolution 143 Traffic Safety resolution 4p
Bond Resolution #143, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes, subject to permissive referendum, the construction of traffic safety improvements in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson at a maximum estimated cost of $138,375, financed by $138,375 in serial bonds. The period of probable usefulness is set at 10 years, and adoption requires a two-thirds vote of the Board of Trustees. · AI summary
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Resolution 144 Muni Bldg resolution 5p
Bond Resolution #144, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes, subject to permissive referendum, improvements to the Municipal Building for the Engineering Department office, including original furnishings and equipment, at a maximum estimated cost of $84,050, financed by $84,050 in serial bonds of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. The period of probable usefulness is set at 25 years, and adoption requires a two-thirds vote of the Board of Trustees. · AI summary
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Resolution 145 Park Security resolution 5p
Bond Resolution #145, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes, subject to permissive referendum, improvements to park security in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson at a maximum estimated cost of $101,250, financed by $51,250 in serial bonds plus $50,000 in available Village monies appropriated for the purpose. The period of probable usefulness is set at 15 years, and adoption requires a two-thirds vote of the Board of Trustees. · AI summary
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Resolution 146 Pub. wks Equipment resolution 4p
Bond Resolution #146, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes, subject to permissive referendum, the purchase of Department of Public Works equipment, each item costing $30,000 or over, at a maximum estimated cost of $492,000, financed by $492,000 in serial bonds of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. The period of probable usefulness is set at 15 years, and adoption requires a two-thirds vote of the Board of Trustees. · AI summary
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Proposed Resolutions — Consider authorizing the Village Manager to accept the proposal from D&B Engineers for design services related to the Brook Street Drainage Improvements in the amount of $90,500.
RJC102822BH-Ltr-GEO-REV1 resolution 4p
Proposal amendment dated June 4, 2026 from D&B Engineers and Architects to Village Manager Bryan T. Healy for design services for the Brook Street Drainage Improvements, amending D&B's original January 23, 2023 proposal. For a lump sum fee of $90,500, including a $27,000 topographic and utility survey and $7,500 for three geotechnical soil borings, D&B would advance the selected concept from the Village's drainage study into bid-ready construction documents, with 30%, 60% and 90% design submissions and a final design package within 6 months of notice to proceed. · AI summary
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Resolution 151-2026 Brook Street Design proposal resolution 1p
Resolution #151-2026, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes the Village Manager to accept a $90,500 proposal from D&B Engineers for design services for the Brook Street Drainage Project. The resolution notes flooding along Brook Street has existed for many years, that a 2023 drainage study identified a preferred alternative to improve drainage along Brook Street and Terrace Place, and that the Village has received $701,000 in funding from Westchester County for the project. · AI summary
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Proposed Resolutions — Consider authorizing the Village Manager to award Bid No. 3 of 2026 for tree trimming and removal services to New England Property Maintenance of Mahopac, New York, in the amount of $46,000.
Resolution 149-2026 Tree Trimming bid resolution 1p
Resolution #149-2026, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes the Village Manager to award the tree trimming and removal contract to New England Property Maintenance of Mahopac, New York, at $46,000, for the period June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. The Village advertised Bid #3-2026 on April 30, 2026, opened two sealed bids on May 18, 2026, and Superintendent of Public Works Frank Balbi recommended the lowest responsible bidder. · AI summary
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Tree Bid memo to the board 5-22-26 resolution 1p
Memo dated May 22, 2026 from Superintendent of Public Works Frank Balbi recommending award of the Tree Trimming and Removal contract (Bid #03-2026) to New England Property Maintenance of Mahopac, NY, the lowest responsible bidder at $46,000; the other bid, from Almstead, was $69,800. The contractor currently performs tree service for the Village, and funding is included in the FY 26/27 operating budget account A8560.4000. · AI summary
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Proposed Resolutions — Consider authorizing the Village Manager to award Bid No. 4 of 2026 for lawn maintenance services to La Teja Contractors of Ossining, New York, in the amount of $70,170.
Lawn Bid memo to the board 5-22-26F resolution 1p
Memo dated May 22, 2026 from Superintendent of Public Works Frank Balbi recommending award of the Lawn Maintenance Program contract (Bid #04-2026) to sole bidder La Teja Contractors and Landscaping Inc. of Ossining, NY, at $70,170. The memo says the cost rose from previous years because the contract adds two months (April and November), requires electric or battery-operated leaf blowers at all locations, and adds the street islands adjacent to Gotwald Circle; funding would come from FY 26/27 account A7110.4000. · AI summary
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Resolution 150-2026 Lawn Maintenance Bid Award resolution 1p
Resolution #150-2026, dated June 17, 2026, awards the Village's 2026 Lawn Maintenance Program bid to La Teja Contractors and Landscaping, Inc. of Ossining, New York, at $70,170, for June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. The lone bid, received May 18, 2026, rose from previous years due to two additional contract months, a prohibition on gas-powered leaf blowers and the addition of the Gotwald Circle islands; the resolution also authorizes transferring $23,685 from contingency account A1990.4000 to parks account A7110.4000. · AI summary
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Proposed Resolutions — Consider authorizing the Village Manager to award RFP No. 2 of 2026 for towing services to Luposello Auto Body of Croton-on-Hudson, New York, for the period of June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027.
2026 Towing Agreement DRAFT resolution 10p
Draft one-year agreement, made as of a blank 2026 date, between the Village of Croton-on-Hudson and CNC Towing Inc., dba Luposello Auto Body of 2030 Albany Post Road, for towing, vehicle storage and roadside services, automatically renewable for two additional years. The contractor must respond to police calls 24 hours a day within 20 minutes and pay the Village an annual fee of $15,000, due by July 1, 2026, with towing and storage rates charged to vehicle owners per attached schedules. The agreement also covers roadside assistance for disabled Village-owned vehicles within 60 miles, insurance requirements of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and termination by the Village on 30 days' notice. · AI summary
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Resolution 148-2026 Towing RFP contract resolution 1p
Resolution #148-2026, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes the Village Manager to award the contract for roadside and vehicle towing services to Luposello Auto Body of Croton-on-Hudson, running June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. The Village issued a request for proposals on April 7, 2026, received and opened four responses on May 7, 2026, and Chief of Police John Nikitopoulos recommended the award to Luposello. · AI summary
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Proposed Resolutions — Consider authorizing the Village Manager to submit an application to the New York State Hazard Mitigation Revolving Loan Fund Program for $701,000 for the Brook Street Drainage Improvements project.
Resolution 152-2026 Brook Street RLF application resolution 1p
Resolution #152-2026, dated June 17, 2026, authorizes the Village Manager to apply to the New York State Hazard Mitigation Revolving Loan Fund Program for $701,000 for the Brook Street Drainage Improvements project. The resolution notes longstanding flooding along Brook Street, $701,000 in Westchester County funding, the project's inclusion on the Village's Hazard Mitigation Plan making it eligible for low-interest state financing, and that the loan would save residents money compared with bonding the work. · AI summary
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hm-rlf-interest-form fillable resolution 1p
A New York State Hazard Mitigation Revolving Loan Fund project interest form, which states it is not an application for funding, for the Brook Street Drainage Culvert Project, described as abandoning the existing culvert and constructing a relocated culvert within the right of way. The form lists an estimated total project cost of $1.4 million, a requested loan amount of $701,000 to be repaid from property tax and non-property tax revenues, an anticipated schedule of 9/1/2026 to 6/1/2027, flood as the primary hazard addressed, and a population served of 8,300. · AI summary
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Proposed Resolutions — Consider the adoption of a Negative Declaration for SEQRA purposes and a finding of consistency with the Village LWRP regarding Local Law Introductory No. 5 of 2026 to amend Chapter 230, Zoning, of the Village Code to add certain occupational preferences for affordable housing units, and the adoption of Local Law Introductory No. 5 of 2026.
2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates - New York State - Occupation Demographics resolution 2p
Data table using Standard Occupational Classification codes (2018 and later) breaking down the racial composition of firefighters, police, emergency medical technicians, nurses, home health aides and licensed practical nurses. Figures include 77.42% of firefighters and 63.61% of police identified as white alone, versus 20.11% of home health aides, with all subject occupations combined at 46.93% white alone. · AI summary
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9-County and Northwest Westchester resolution 2p
Data table from the American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates Public Use Microdata Sample 2021 showing the racial composition of firefighters, police, emergency medical technicians, nurses, home health aides and licensed practical nurses. Figures include 79.49% of firefighters and 66.65% of police identified as white alone, versus 16.36% of home health aides, with all subject occupations combined at 45.73% white alone. · AI summary
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CAF - Local Law Intro 5 of 2026 resolution 6p
A largely checkbox-style review form stating that Local Law Introductory No. 5 of 2026 has been drafted to amend Chapter 230, Zoning, of the Village Code to implement occupational preferences for future affordable housing units, allowing preferences for emergency services workers, medical services workers and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. The form identifies the affected zoning districts as Residential, Commercial, O-1 and LI. · AI summary
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CRO-26-002 Affordable Housing Occupational Preferences - Zoning Text Amendment resolution 1p
Letter dated March 11, 2026 from the Westchester County Planning Board (referral file CRO-26-002) reviewing Croton-on-Hudson's proposed zoning text amendment giving affordable housing preference to veterans and emergency services and medical services workers. While noting it generally opposes preferences in affordable housing allocations, the County Planning Board recommends the Village carefully study fair distribution among the employment categories, document its reasoning, and mitigate adverse effects, adding that the County is considering occupational preferences of its own. · AI summary
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Local Law Intro 5 of 2025 Occupational Preferences resolution 5p
Local Law Introductory No. 5 of 2026 amends Section 230-48 of the Village zoning code on affordable housing, requiring that in residential developments of 10 or more units at least 10% be affordable AFFH units, affordable at 80% of area median income for purchase or 60% AMI for rentals, and remaining affordable for a minimum of 50 years. The law establishes occupational preferences: qualified applicants who are U.S. veterans or have worked at least twelve months in the emergency service or medical service industries get first opportunity to rent or buy, with emergency service workers first, medical service workers second and veterans third. It also sets standards for unit appearance, minimum floor area, occupancy, resale price limits and lease renewals. · AI summary
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Memo to VB re Local Law 5 of 2026 Occupational Preferences resolution 1p
Memo dated February 25, 2026 reporting that the Waterfront Advisory Committee reviewed Local Law Introductory 5 of 2026, which would amend affordable housing provisions to allow occupational preferences, at its February 24, 2026 meeting. The WAC flagged a typographical error on page 2 under Section D, Waivers, which should reference Subsection C rather than Subsection B, found no changes needed to the Short Environmental Assessment Form, and determined none of the 44 LWRP policies were applicable. · AI summary
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PB Memo to VB Local Law 5 of 2026 Occupational Preferences resolution 1p
Memo dated February 26, 2026 from the Planning Board to Mayor Brian Pugh and the Village Board recommending adoption of Local Law Introductory 5 of 2026, which would amend Chapter 230, Zoning, to allow occupational preferences in affordable housing. The board raised implementation questions, including whether residents must remain in the preferred occupation, whether part-time workers qualify, and whether home health aides must work for an agency; it favored flexibility to include part-time employees and asked that the veterans category be expanded to include Reservists. · AI summary
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Resolution 147-2026 Local Law Intro 5 of 2026 LWRP SEQRA Adoption resolution 2p
Resolution #147-2026, dated June 17, 2026, adopts Local Law Introductory No. 5 of 2026, amending Chapter 230, Zoning, to add occupational preferences for affordable housing units, which upon adoption becomes Local Law No. 9 of 2026. The resolution recounts that the Board declared itself SEQRA lead agency on February 12, 2026, held a public hearing opened and closed on April 8, 2026, found no LWRP policy standards applicable, and adopts a Negative Declaration with the EAF Parts 2 and 3 Determination of Significance. · AI summary
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Resolution 33-2026 LL Intro 5 of 2026 Referrals resolution 1p
Resolution #33-2026, dated February 4, 2026, states the Village Board of Trustees supports affordable housing development and that the Village Manager has studied adding occupational preferences for new affordable housing units, with Pace Land Use Law Center and Housing Action Council data confirming the emergency services and medical services occupations in the nine-county New York City region are sufficiently diverse to permit the preferences. It notes Local Law Introductory No. 5 of 2026 has been drafted, provides for circulation including to the Village Waterfront Advisory Committee for a recommendation, and directs staff to make other required circulations. · AI summary
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Resolution 48-2026 LL Intro 5 of 2026 PH resolution 1p
Resolution #48-2026, dated March 11, 2026, notes that the Village Manager has studied adding occupational preferences for new affordable housing units, that Pace Land Use Law Center and Housing Action Council data confirmed the emergency services and medical services occupations in the nine-county New York City region are sufficiently diverse to permit the preferences, and that comments were received from the Planning Board and Waterfront Advisory Committee. It schedules a public hearing for April 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM on adoption of Local Law Introductory No. 5 of 2026, amending Chapter 230, Zoning, of the Village Code. · AI summary
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Short EAF Part 1 - Local Law Intro 5 of 2026 resolution 4p
A form dated 2/13/2026 with an attached narrative explaining that the Village of Croton-on-Hudson has been studying occupational preferences for new affordable housing units covering emergency services workers, medical services workers and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Working with the Pace Land Use Law Center and the Housing Action Council, American Community Survey data found the subject occupations are majority-minority (approximately 54% a race other than white in Westchester, 72% in the nine-county area), and Local Law Introductory No. 5 of 2026 was drafted to amend Chapter 230, Zoning, to enact the preferences. · AI summary
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Westchester County Memo resolution 1p
Memo dated July 28, 2025 from Croton-on-Hudson Village Manager Bryan Healy to Westchester County Planning Commissioner Blanca Lopez asking whether the county would object to inserting occupational preferences into the Village's affordable housing code for veterans and for emergency service and medical workers, including police, fire, EMS, nurses and home health aides. It cites a Pace Land Use Law Center and Housing Action Council analysis of 2022 American Community Survey data finding the combined occupations are majority-minority (about 54% nonwhite in Westchester, 72% in the nine-county area), and notes preferences could cost the Village access to Urban County Council consortium funding it is unlikely to seek. · AI summary
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Public Comment - Agenda Items
Public Comments - Agenda Redacted agenda 1p scanned
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Public Hearings — Public Hearing on Local Law Introductory No. 8 of 2026 to amend Chapter 197, Streets and Sidewalks, of the Village Code to update the provisions related to the prior notice of defects.
Local Law Intro 8 of 2026 Prior Notice of Defects local law 2p
Local Law Introductory No. 8 of 2026 would amend Section 197-28 of the Village Code, which bars civil actions against the Village over defective or snow- and ice-covered streets, sidewalks, bridges and crosswalks unless written notice of the condition was given to the Village Clerk. The draft requires notices to be hand-delivered or sent by certified or overnight delivery with proof of delivery. It declares that notices submitted by email, the Village website, service-request applications, social media comments or any other electronic means do not satisfy the requirement; only paper notice to the Village Clerk would count. · AI summary
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Resolution 118-2026 LL Intro 8 of 2026 Adoption resolution 1p
Resolution #118-2026, dated June 17, 2026, adopts Local Law Introductory No. 8 of 2026, amending Chapter 197, Streets and Sidewalks, of the Village Code to update provisions on prior notice of defects; upon adoption it becomes Local Law No. 7 of 2026. The resolution records that a public hearing was opened and closed on June 17, 2026, and that the Board determined the adoption to be a Type II action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act requiring no environmental review. · AI summary
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Resolution 98-2026 LL Intro 8 of 2026 PH resolution 1p
Resolution #98-2026, dated May 20, 2026, calls a public hearing for June 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Georgianna Grant Meeting Room of the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building on Local Law Introductory No. 8 of 2026, which would update Chapter 197, Streets and Sidewalks, provisions on prior notice of defects. The resolution notes the Village's prior-notice law was adopted in 1977 and has not been amended since, and that the New York Conference of Mayors has recommended municipalities review how such notices must be delivered. · AI summary
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Public Hearings — Public Hearing on Local Law Introductory No. 9 of 2026 to amend Chapter 99, Cannabis, of the Village Code to establish a temporary moratorium on cannabis dispensaries.
Local Law Intro 9 of 2026 Cannabis Moratorium local law 5p
Local Law Introductory No. 9 of 2026 would impose a six-month moratorium on land use approvals for cannabis dispensaries, directing the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Building Department to take no action on such applications while the Board of Trustees develops zoning regulations addressing hours of operation, parking, traffic, odor, noise and distance requirements. Projects already under construction or with final approvals, and transfers of ownership of an existing cannabis business, are exempt; the Board could extend the moratorium up to four additional months, and applicants may seek a hardship exception with a $500 fee per tax map parcel. Violations carry fines of $500 to $2,000 for individuals and $2,000 to $5,000 for corporations, up to fifteen days imprisonment, and a civil penalty of $1,000 per day. · AI summary
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Resolution 119-2026 LL Intro 9 of 2026 Adoption resolution 1p
Resolution #119-2026, dated June 17, 2026, adopts Local Law Introductory No. 9 of 2026, amending Chapter 99, Cannabis, of the Village Code to establish a temporary moratorium on cannabis dispensaries; upon adoption it becomes Local Law No. 8 of 2026. The resolution states the Village Board wants time to review existing zoning for cannabis dispensaries, that a public hearing was opened and closed on June 17, 2026, and that the Board determined the adoption to be a Type II action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act requiring no environmental review. · AI summary
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