Croton trustees weigh dog park hours, green fuel switch

Key Actions & Decisions

• ◆ **Resolutions Passed**
• ◆ **Vouchers:** Approved claims #26003855-26004082 totaling $545,138.11 across all funds (General: $443,335.62; Water: $56,798.07; Sewer: $981.33; Capital: $43,244.09; Trust: $780.00) by a 5-0 vote.
• ◆ **Resolution #1-2026:** Approved the Fire Department's annual Big Bucks raffle, and filed for the record the Conservation Advisory Council annual report, Recreation Advisory Committee recommendations, and renewable diesel memo. Passed 5-0.
• ◆ **Resolution #2-2026:** Authorized the Village Manager to accept a $41,540 proposal from Tectonic Engineering for additional scope work on the Half Moon Bay Bridge (pier cam beam repair and coastal assessment requirements). Passed 5-0.
• ◆ **Resolution #3-2026:** Adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2026 (formerly Introductory No. 14 of 2025), amending Chapter 230 to allow the Board to appoint alternate members to the Planning Board and ZBA for one-year terms. Included a Negative Declaration under SEQRA and LWRP consistency determination. Passed 5-0.
• ◆ **Mayoral Appointments:** Approved 5-0. Steven Krisky (Planning Board, term ending Dec. 2030; WAC Rep, term ending Dec. 2026), James Tuman (ZBA, term ending Dec. 2030), Christina Alvarez Arnold (IDEA Committee, term ending Dec. 2027), Vanessa Valenti (IDEA Committee, term ending Dec. 2026), Faith Rivers (IDEA Committee Chair, term ending Dec. 2026).
• ◆ **Resolutions Failed:** None.
• ◆ **Applications Reviewed:** None.
• ◆ **Public Comments**
• ◆ *Agenda Items (3 speakers):* Ed Riely (110 Truesdale Dr) asked about the diesel initiative, congratulated the CAC, and asked about Half Moon Bay Bridge. Judy Rayer (3 Gerstein St) supported extending dog park hours to 6pm and asked if guests/out-of-town sitters could bring dogs. John Sasso (87 Morningside Dr) supported extended dog park hours, noting low usage and no barking issues.
• ◆ *Non-Agenda Items (2 speakers):* Ed Riely objected to legalizing assisted suicide in NY and thanked the Village for help recognizing Revolutionary War hero John Patterson. Judy Rayer requested better signage for local arts exhibits.
• ◆ **Reports**
• ◆ *Village Manager Bryan Healy:* Announced DPW is switching to renewable diesel (funded by DPW solar canopy lease, reducing CO2 by ~186 metric tons/year or 12.5% of Village footprint). Clarified Dog Park rules prohibit out-of-town dogs and sitters. Confirmed Half Moon Bay Bridge is structurally sound but needs normal maintenance (not replacement). Noted a petition regarding adjoining Half Moon Bay property was withdrawn and the lease was extended five years. Reminded residents alarm permits need renewal and offices are closed for MLK Day.
• ◆ *Trustee Slippen:* Noted the Village engaged a communications firm to improve resident outreach; explored ABC partnership for committee marketing; congratulated Eagle Scouts Luca Camillieri, Alden Hou, and Hunter Szkodzinski; thanked Water Dept and DPW for fixing water main breaks.
• ◆ *Trustee Nachtaler:* Raised concerns about reduced sponsorship from local ShopRite due to managerial changes.
• ◆ *Trustee Nicholson:* Attended Fire Department officer installations, praised the new EMS facility and DPW snow efforts.
• ◆ *Trustee Simon:* Announced the Village newsletter will now include video features; met with Welcome Wagon about recruiting; met with Project Mover Regional Director regarding new Croton locations.
• ◆ *Mayor Pugh:* Swore in new EMS officers and presented certificates to outgoing officers. Led a moment of silence for former Board member Jesse Beller (served 1985-1991).