Croton Bans Public Comments On Village Social Media

Key Actions & Decisions

• ◆ **Resolutions Passed**
• ◆ **Resolution #258-2025**: Adopted Local Law No. 18 of 2025, expanding the residential parking permit system to all of Hastings and Young avenues between Crest Street and Devon Avenue. The section of Hastings between Crest Street and Oneida Avenue was removed based on resident feedback. Vote: 5-0.
• ◆ **Resolution #287-2025**: Accepted the resignation of Christine Wagner from the Zoning Board of Appeals effective December 31, 2025, and filed annual reports from the Police Advisory Committee and HEART Committee. Vote: 5-0.
• ◆ **Resolution #288-2025**: Amended the 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule to correct the winter kayak storage rate for senior residents to $80.00. Vote: 5-0.
• ◆ **Resolution #289-2025**: Updated the FOIL Policy to designate the Village Manager as the FOIL Appeals Officer, replacing the Board of Trustees. Appeals for requests submitted before December 1, 2025, remain with the Board. Vote: 5-0.
• ◆ **Resolution #290-2025**: Awarded Bid No. 17-2025 for cleaning services to Cleaning Services of Hudson Valley (Garnerville, NY) at $4,150 per month. Vote: 5-0.
• ◆ **Resolution #291-2025**: Authorized a $9,946 proposal from Laserfiche to upgrade to a cloud-based system and replace SeamlessDocs, funded by a budget transfer from MCTM Payroll Tax to Publicity - Contractual. Vote: 5-0.
• ◆ **Voucher Approval**: Approved claims 26003414-26003524 totaling $2,505,806.47 across all funds ($2,208,723.11 General; $113,720.57 Water; $5,081.36 Sewer; $175,681.37 Capital; $2,621.06 Trust). Vote: 5-0.
• ◆ **Resolutions Failed**: None.
• ◆ **Applications Reviewed**: None.
• ◆ **Public Comments**
• ◆ *Public Hearing (Parking)*: Michael Mamone (19 Young Ave) cited commercial vehicles and commuter overcrowding, opposing four-hour parking; Debi Braddick (23 Young Ave) initially opposed but supported after learning about two free permits; Ed Riely (110 Truesdale Dr) blamed overdevelopment for parking shortages. Written comments received from Christopher Walsh (113 Benedict Blvd NE) urging passage, and Janet Delohery (95 Hastings Ave) opposing permit costs for multi-car families.
• ◆ *Non-Agenda Comments*: Ed Riely asked about elected official compensation and ICLEI membership; Debi Braddick objected to non-local government comments during public forum.
• ◆ *Agenda Comments*: Michael Mamone requested an explanation of the 20% Home Rule Law; John McKeon (25 Prospect Place) suggested FOIL denials go through Legal Counsel; Ed Riely asked about elected official benefits and committee appointments.
• ◆ **Reports**
• ◆ *Village Manager Bryan Healy*: Explained the 4-hour parking limit satisfies state Home Rule options; clarified FOIL process (Clerk consults Attorney before denial); confirmed elected officials are not eligible for health benefits; reported food scrap program moved to Lot G accommodating the waitlist; Half Moon Bay Bridge public info meeting in January; Route 9 walkway railings nearly complete; EMS moving to Harmon Firehouse next week; meeting room AV upgraded to HD.
• ◆ *Trustee Slippen*: Thanked DPW for leaf pickup; requested HEAP info and Town recreation links on Village website.
• ◆ *Trustee Nicholson*: Asked for an update on displaced Bari Manor residents (Healy said repairs begun, formal update coming next meeting); clarified the Lorraine Hansberry Coalition is an IDEA Committee subcommittee.
• ◆ *Trustee Simon*: Reported on Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee, bike skills class, Fire Council meeting regarding Metro North safety, and successful Spencer Field turkey trot.
• ◆ *Mayor Pugh*: Noted strong holiday activity in the Upper Village business district.
• ◆ *Compensation*: Mayor receives $5,000/year; Trustees receive $3,000/year (unchanged since 2001).
• ◆ **Resolutions Passed** (All passed 5-0)
• ◆ **Resolution #272-2025**: Formalized the Bicycle Pedestrian Committee and Sustainability Committee as official advisory bodies with 5-9 members serving staggered three-year terms, requiring minutes to be posted on the Village website.
• ◆ **Resolution #273-2025**: Reconfigured the IDEA Advisory Committee to have 5-9 members serving staggered two-year terms (previously one-year terms with no maximum member limit), requiring minutes to be posted online.
• ◆ **Resolution #274-2025**: Approved annual re-adoptions of required policies including Workplace Violence Prevention, Procurement (with Green Purchasing), Investment, Fund Balance, Debt, Sexual Harassment Prevention, and Breach Notification.
• ◆ **Resolution #275-2025**: Adopted the 2026 meeting schedule. Meetings will be held on the first Monday and third Wednesday of December 2025, shifting to the first and third Wednesdays beginning in January 2026 at 7:00 PM at the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building.
• ◆ **Resolution #276-2025**: Designated *The Gazette* as the official newspaper for the Village, with *The Journal News* designated on an as-needed basis.
• ◆ **Resolution #277-2025**: Designated JP Morgan Chase, N.A., Webster Bank, MBIA NYCLASS, and Flushing Bank as official depositories for Village monies.
• ◆ **Resolution #278-2025**: Established standard workdays (7 or 8 hours) for all Village employee titles for NYSLRS retirement reporting purposes.
• ◆ **Resolution #279-2025**: Set official bond levels at $500,000 for the Village Justice, Associate Village Justice, Village Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer, Village Clerk, Secretary to the Village Manager, Junior Accountant, Court Clerk, and Assistant Court Clerk.
• ◆ **Resolution #280-2025**: Adopted amended Rules of Procedure for the Board of Trustees to reflect current operational needs.
• ◆ **Resolution #281-2025**: Established standard workdays for elected and appointed officials for NYSLRS reporting (e.g., Mayor set at 7.00 hours).
• ◆ **Resolution #282-2025**: Set the mileage reimbursement rate for Village officers and employees at the current IRS standard rate, requiring advance approval from the Village Manager.
• ◆ **Resolution #283-2025**: Authorized payment in advance of audit for public utility services, postage, freight, and express charges.
• ◆ **Resolution #284-2025**: Adopted a new Conference and Travel Policy delegating approval authority to the Village Manager, contingent on appropriated budget funding.
• ◆ **Resolution #285-2025**: Amended the Social Media and Email Blast Policy to no longer accept public comments on Village social media accounts (private messaging, phone, email, and the website remain available).
• ◆ **Resolution #286-2025**: Authorized the Village Manager to execute professional service agreements with Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC (legal services, Dec 2025–Nov 2026), Nelson Pope Voorhis (planning/grant writing for 2026), and AKRF, Inc. (on-call planning/environmental consulting for 2026).
• ◆ **Appointments Resolution**: Approved 5-0. Appointed Pauline DiSanto (Village Clerk/Registrar), Bryan Healy (Deputy Clerk/Deputy Registrar), Genette Toone (Village Treasurer), Rachel Sibrizzi (Deputy Treasurer), Casey Raskob (Associate Village Justice), Joseph Green (Village Prosecutor), Marc Cheshire (Village Historian), Ian Murtaugh (Marriage Officer), and Len Simon (Deputy Mayor).
• ◆ **Resolutions Failed**: None.
• ◆ **Applications Reviewed**: None.
• ◆ **Public Comments**: Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg spoke, welcoming attendees, noting high resident involvement in the recent election, and thanking officials for their service. Bo Balaban of 122 Cleveland Drive sang "God Bless America."
• ◆ **Reports**: None formally presented, though Mayor Pugh announced liaison assignments for all Village boards and committees for the coming term.