Email from John Delaney, Fire Council Secretary, requesting permission for the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department to conduct the annual Big Bucks raffle fundraiser.
Consider approving the raffle fundraiser request from the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department, and filing for the record the annual report from the Conservation Advisory Council and the memos from the Village Manager on the renewable diesel pilot and recommendations from the Recreation Advisory Committee.
Consider authorizing the Village Manager to accept the proposal from Tectonic Engineering for additional scope of work related to the Half Moon Bay Bridge Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $41,540.
Consider the adoption of a Negative Declaration for SEQRA purposes and a finding of consistency with the Village LWRP regarding Local Law Introductory No. 14 of 2025 to amend Chapter 230, Zoning, of the Village Code to allow for alternate members on the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, and the adoption of Local Law Introductory No. 14 of 2025.
◆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).
=== HEADLINE ===
Dog park hours may expand after weekend complaints
=== SUMMARY ===
Croton trustees discussed extending Black Rock Dog Park weekend hours, allowing nonresident dog sitters, and switching village diesel vehicles to renewable fuel. The Half Moon Bay Bridge rehabilitation project will move forward with a 14-month timeline.
=== EXECUTIVE BRIEF ===
• Approved $544,139.11 in voucher payments across all funds
• Authorized $41,540 additional scope for Tectonic Engineering on Half Moon Bay Bridge rehabilitation
• Adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2026, allowing appointment of alternate members to Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals
• No vote taken on dog park changes; matter referred to future work session
=== ARTICLE ===
Judy Rayer of Gerstein Street came to Tuesday's Board of Trustees meeting with a simple plea: let working people walk their dogs on weekends.
Currently, the Black Rock Dog Park closes at 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays — a restriction that dates back to a 2021 compromise with Quaker Bridge Road neighbors over noise concerns. For residents who work until 4 or 5 p.m., that leaves no weekend window at all.
Board Of Trustees meeting
"What's the other thing? Oh, and as far as the residents who are not village residents being able to use the dog park, I think that is a good step in the right direction," Rayer said, before raising another practical problem. If she goes on vacation and her son from Montrose watches her dog, he can't legally bring it to the park. "He should be able to take the dog to the dog park without getting a ticket." {{quote:388}}
Village Manager Brian Healy acknowledged the gap. "As the rules are right now, if they don't have the ID card, they're not able to use the park," he said, suggesting the village could explore guest passes or sitter passes similar to what some municipalities offer for pool memberships. {{quote:791}}
Trustee Karen Nightingale pushed for a transparent process. "What would be the opportunity to hear that?" she asked, referring to neighbors who might oppose extending hours. The matter will go to a future work session before any changes, and if board action is required, a public hearing would follow. {{quote:1664}}
John Sasso of Morningside Drive, who plays bocce near the dog park daily, offered unsolicited testimony: "Barking is not an issue at the dog park. In two years, I heard one dog barking, except for this one dog that yaps. We call it the yappa. And there's a rooster. And they both live on the other side of the river." {{quote:497}}
The irony? Despite a 40-minute webinar Monday detailing the 14-month Half Moon Bay Bridge rehabilitation project — covering lane closures, railroad coordination, and federal funding — only 22 people tuned in. Ed Riely of Treesdale Drive voiced what many residents are quietly wondering: what happens to the old tire warehouse property near the bridge? Mayor Brian Pugh had a rare definitive answer: the industrial tenant's lease was renewed for more than five years, so "there will not be a change in use for the remainder of this decade." {{quote:1457}}
On the sustainability front, the village is switching all diesel vehicles to renewable diesel, following the lead of Westchester County Airport, Tuckahoe, and New York City. The roughly $26,000 annual cost difference will be covered by solar canopy lease revenue at the DPW garage — no tax impact expected.
The board also adopted a local law allowing alternate members on the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, giving the mayor flexibility to fill absences or recusals without shutting down proceedings.
**What to watch for:** Village offices close Monday, January 19 for MLK Day — garbage collection delayed by one day. Alarm permit renewals mail around January 15. A public hearing on the Altice/Optimum cable franchise renewal is scheduled for the next trustees meeting, January 21. The Half Moon Bay Bridge project webinar is available on the village website's project page and livestream archive.
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- [Big box fundraiser permission request](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-01/62a6e1df9f2b27eec0d6bf0c26424800c292d4f7.pdf)
- [RAC Memo](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-01/19655d9e494ed5a40cfa4b040cb5c5be7a0d1d06.pdf)
- [Renewable Diesel](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-01/f6d449480072fec8e502bedc4405ca22cc9e5b47.pdf)
- [CCAC 2025 Year End Report](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-01/afcfd1abf19f518f1fd8974c14368bd80408774e.pdf)
- [Resolution 1-2026 Correspondence](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-01/aad44f37ad8ef4b2f57e686888353e03688255af.pdf)
- [MINUTES DECEMBER 17 2025](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2025-12/7cc3f093f65bc7adbdca5ecad5aecd4e0df4387a.pdf)
- [Project Page](https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/village-manager/pages/public-works-projects#anchor_hmb)
- [April 24th Resolution 91-2023 (Half Moon Bay Bridge Rehabilitation Project)](https://ecode360.com/documents/CR0035/public/722982012.pdf)
- [Scope of Services - Halfmoon Bridge Tectonic R1](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2024-02/39ad1fe1e2ad9df008430b41c302002384dd8906.pdf)
- [Resolution 29-2024 Half Moon Bay Bridge Consulting Services](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2024-02/437ae37841302b385c015208147643640334a6f0.pdf)
- [Consultant Agreement - Tectonic](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2025-12/b4b9bbc06ab43ab0cef4c066d408c2724c58a977.pdf)
- [Resolution 295-2025 HMB Bridge Consultant Agreement](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2025-12/0acb3e78e813f73124b67e5e194a4829e1881659.pdf)
- [Half Moon Bay Bridge Additional Scope2](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-01/cffdc0dc06359e8276ca9cc9538393da35cd8303.pdf)
- [Resolution 2-2026 HMB Bridge Additional Work Proposal](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-01/8201c0b4cdd78a1c599318d36b73e34e25775204.pdf)
- [Local Law Information Page](https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/projects-initiatives/pages/local-law-introductory-no-14-2025)
- [Memo on Alternate Member Law](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2025-09/09b2f9793c5aea75ca1f649f23f6651a08283093.pdf)
- [Alternate Member Local Law](https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif441/f/uploads/ll_intro_14_of_2025_revised_.pdf)
- [CAF - Local Law Intro 14 of 2025](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-01/478b65b84fa68f187f9544b6268e4d5ab7dca735.pdf)
- [Short EAF Part II.](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-01/e5b0ecde7e8cbf1c98be956a1ed7da641b998a94.pdf)
- [EAF Part I - Local Law Intro 14 of 2025.](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-01/4ec577746ef04af0b342f4042fcaea51ba34776f.pdf)
- [LWRP LL Intro 14 of 2025](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-01/9a582261d77cf751dc9f58c1e126525abc849ce8.pdf)
- [Waterfront Advisory Committee Memo](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-01/9ca7e5399d728cd5d8c35fd061365ee29bbd50a6.pdf)
- [Resolution 3-2026 Local Law Intro 14 of 2025 LWRP SEQRA Adoption](https://play.champds.com/ATT/crotononhudsonny/2026-01/197534e7ce626d66b9e8f88be5d0a018b33aaac3.pdf)
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