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Sep 2, 2026 · Board approves $790,900 paving contract and updates rent-relief limits
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Approval of Vouchers
Consent Agenda — Approval of Minutes — August 19th Regular Meeting
These minutes record the August 19, 2026 regular Village Board meeting. They cover vouchers, public comments, board business and reports.
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Consent Agenda — Correspondence to the Board — Membership Changes from the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.
This Fire Department submission lists membership changes for June, July and August 2026. It includes new memberships, a company transfer and requests for school and medical leave.
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This Fire Department membership submission lists June, July and August 2026 changes, including an additional July membership for Harmon Engine Co. It also records a company transfer and school and medical leave.
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Consent Agenda — Resolutions — Consider accepting the membership changes in the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.
Prepared Resolution 201-2026 would accept the submitted Fire Department membership changes. The document is dated September 2, 2026, with motion and vote fields left blank.
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Consent Agenda — Resolutions — Consider adopting the revised Health Emergency Plan for the Village of Croton-on-Hudson.
Current Health Emergency Plan
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The Public Employer Health Emergency Plan addresses village operations during a communicable-disease emergency. Its front matter records initial approval on March 15, 2021 and amendment on April 10, 2023, and the plan sets out essential functions, staffing and protective procedures.
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Prepared Resolution 202-2026 would adopt the amended Public Employer Health Emergency Plan and direct the clerk to post it. It states that proposed amendments were circulated to the village’s collective-bargaining units on August 17, 2026.
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Consent Agenda — Resolutions — Consider authorizing the Village Manager to execute a Shared Services Intergovernmental Agreement with New York State for endpoint detection and response services in the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department.
Prepared Resolution 205-2026 would authorize an agreement with New York State DHSES for endpoint detection and response services for the Police Department’s IT infrastructure. It describes the state service as available at no cost and distinguishes this agreement from the village-wide arrangement previously addressed.
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Consent Agenda — Resolutions — Consider authorizing the Village Manager to execute an amendment to the License Agreement with Westchester County for the running of electrical wires over Village property.
The 2025 license agreement sets terms for Westchester County electrical facilities crossing village well-field property to county property at Croton Gorge Park. It describes the affected parcels, poles and wires and the parties’ rights and responsibilities.
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The proposed first amendment extends the electrical-service license through December 31, 2026. It describes a three-month extension to allow completion and recording of the survey, easement agreement and related documents.
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Prepared Resolution 207-2026 describes the county’s request to extend the electrical-service license from September 30 through December 31, 2026. Its operative paragraph authorizes execution of an easement agreement for service to the Croton Gorge Park caretaker’s cottage.
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Resolution 208-2025, dated August 20, concerns a one-year license while a permanent easement for electrical service to the Croton Gorge Park caretaker’s cottage is prepared. It describes the county’s responsibility for 50% of future maintenance costs for utility poles in the well fields.
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Resolution 222-2025, dated September 10, concerns authorization to execute a permanent electrical-service easement with Westchester County. It follows the earlier license agreement for service to the Croton Gorge Park caretaker’s cottage.
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Consent Agenda — Resolutions — Consider authorizing the Village Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Croton Business Council for the Oktoberfest event scheduled for September 26, 2026, in the Upper Village.
The proposed Oktoberfest memorandum sets out use of Grand Street on September 26, 2026, from noon to 6:30 p.m., with an October 3 rain date. It assigns event responsibilities and lists $7,407.73 in DPW costs plus a $500 refundable security deposit.
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Prepared Resolution 206-2026 would authorize the Village Manager to execute the Oktoberfest memorandum with the Croton Business Council. It identifies the Grand Street event for September 26, 2026, with October 3 as the rain date.
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Consent Agenda — Resolutions — Consider authorizing the Village Treasurer to make an interfund transfer in the 2026-2027 General Fund Budget in the amount of $1,750 to upgrade the online dog license software.
Prepared Resolution 208-2026 would transfer $1,750 from contingency to Animal Control contractual spending for dog-license software. It links the upgrade to adding an opportunity for licensees to donate to a local animal shelter.
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The August 19, 2026 sales order lists a $1,250 annual software subscription and $500 implementation charge for Clerk Online Dogs, totaling $1,750 in the first year. It describes an initial 36-month subscription and subsequent renewal terms.
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Consent Agenda — Resolutions — Consider scheduling a Public Hearing on Local Law Introductory No. 14 of 2026 to amend the provisions of Chapter 223, Waterfront Revitalization, of the Village Code to provide clarification in the review of land use applications for consistency with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan for September 16, 2026, at 7 PM in the Georgianna Grant Meeting Room of the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building.
The Coastal Assessment Form accompanies Local Law Introductory No. 14 of 2026. It describes proposed clarification of land-use application review for consistency with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan under Chapter 223.
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Local Law Introductory No. 14 proposes changes to waterfront-consistency review of land-use applications, including definitions of actions and authorizing agencies. This version identifies the provisions being amended as Chapter 225 and sets out proposed review procedures.
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The Waterfront Advisory Committee’s August 31, 2026 memo reports a recommendation of consistency after its August 25 review of Local Law Introductory No. 14. It also records discussion of the proposed review language and concerns about effects on existing property owners.
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Resolution 184-2026, dated August 19, sets out environmental-review steps for the proposed waterfront-review law. It includes referral of the draft law and assessment forms to the Waterfront Advisory Committee for a recommendation.
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Prepared Resolution 203-2026 calls for a September 16, 2026 hearing at 7 p.m. on proposed waterfront-review changes in Local Law Introductory No. 14. It cites a Waterfront Advisory Committee consistency recommendation and describes the proposed clarification of land-use application review.
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Part 1 of the Short Environmental Assessment Form supplies project information for Local Law Introductory No. 14. It describes proposed Chapter 223 changes clarifying land-use review for waterfront-plan consistency.
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Valerie Monastra’s July 17, 2026 memo reviews state SEQRA changes and recommends village code amendments to preserve review of project impacts. The accompanying material compares environmental-review topics with existing code provisions and suggested changes.
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Consent Agenda — Resolutions — Consider scheduling a Public Hearing on Local Law Introductory No. 14 of 2026 to amend the provisions of Chapter 223, Waterfront Revitalization, of the Village Code to provide clarification in the review of land use applications for consistency with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan for September 23, 2026, at 7 PM in the Georgianna Grant Meeting Room of the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building.
Consent Agenda — Resolutions — Consider scheduling a Public Hearing on Local Law Introductory No. 15 of 2026 to amend Chapter 31, Manager, Village, of the Village Code to create the position of Assistant Village Manager for September 16, 2026, at 7 PM in the Georgianna Grant Meeting Room of the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building.
Local Law Introductory No. 15 proposes establishing an Assistant Village Manager position appointed by the Village Manager. It describes assigned duties and service as Acting Village Manager during an absence, disability or vacancy.
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Prepared Resolution 204-2026 calls for a September 16, 2026 hearing at 7 p.m. on Local Law Introductory No. 15. The proposal would amend Chapter 31 to establish an Assistant Village Manager position.
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Proposed Resolutions — Consider adopting the revised Capital Plan for 2026-2031.
The revised 2026–2027 capital schedule, dated August 28, presents projects through 2030–2031 and their funding sources. Its current-year funding analysis totals $9,551,891, including $4,220,452 in General Fund debt issuance.
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Prepared Resolution 209-2026 describes a revised 2026–2031 capital plan with added funding for the Half Moon Bay Bridge and Brook Street drainage. It states that an additional $1,715,000 in grants would reduce current-year debt issuance by $420,520, or 9%.
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Proposed Resolutions — Consider authorizing the Village Manager to award Bid No. 8-2026 (HVAC Maintenance) to HVAC Now Inc. of Poughkeepsie, New York, in the amount of $49,375.
Prepared Resolution 223-2026 would authorize the $49,375 HVAC maintenance award to HVAC Now Inc. of Poughkeepsie. It identifies the company as the lowest of three bidders and cites the DPW superintendent’s recommendation.
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The DPW’s August 19, 2026 memo recommends HVAC Now’s $49,375 bid for HVAC maintenance after three bids were received. It expressly identifies that amount as the proposed price for the entire five-year contract.
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Proposed Resolutions — Consider authorizing the Village Manager to award Bid No. 9-2026 (Street Repaving) to Louis Rinaldi Inc. of Ossining, New York, in the amount of $790,900.
The August 31, 2026 DPW memo recommends Louis Rinaldi Inc.’s $790,900 bid for the street-resurfacing program after six bids were received. It proposes using CHIPS funding together with funding from the year’s capital budget.
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Prepared Resolution 224-2026 would authorize a $790,900 street-resurfacing award to Louis Rinaldi Inc. of Ossining. It identifies the company as the lowest of six bidders and cites the DPW superintendent’s recommendation.
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Proposed Resolutions — Consider re-adopting the Bond Resolutions as indicated in the 2026-2027 Capital Budget.
Prepared Bond Resolution 210-2026, dated September 2, sets a maximum estimated cost of $117,875 for the DPW garage air-conditioning upgrade and provides for $117,875 in bonds. The authorization is stated to be subject to permissive referendum; the motion and roll-call fields are unfilled.
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Prepared Bond Resolution 211-2026, dated September 2, sets a maximum estimated cost of $1,519,525 for the Brook Street drainage project and provides for $1,519,525 in bonds. The authorization is stated to be subject to permissive referendum; the motion and roll-call fields are unfilled.
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Prepared Bond Resolution 213-2026, dated September 2, sets a maximum estimated cost of $712,623 for police communication and technology equipment and provides for $712,623 in bonds. The authorization is stated to be subject to permissive referendum; the motion and roll-call fields are unfilled.
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Prepared Bond Resolution 212-2026, dated September 2, sets a maximum estimated cost of $92,250 for a Fire Department command-car replacement and provides for $92,250 in bonds. The authorization is stated to be subject to permissive referendum; the motion and roll-call fields are unfilled.
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Prepared Bond Resolution 214-2026, dated September 2, sets a maximum estimated cost of $558,113 for fire-station improvements and provides for $558,113 in bonds. The authorization is stated to be subject to permissive referendum; the motion and roll-call fields are unfilled.
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Prepared Bond Resolution 215-2026, dated September 2, sets a maximum estimated cost of $128,125 for reconstruction of the Farrington Road steps and provides for $128,125 in bonds. The authorization is stated to be subject to permissive referendum; the motion and roll-call fields are unfilled.
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Prepared Bond Resolution 216-2026, dated September 2, sets a maximum estimated cost of $219,350 for a firefighting vehicle, equipment and apparatus and provides for $219,350 in bonds. The authorization is stated to be subject to permissive referendum; the motion and roll-call fields are unfilled.
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Prepared Bond Resolution 217-2026, dated September 2, sets a maximum estimated cost of $84,050 for engineering-office improvements in the municipal building and provides for $84,050 in bonds. The authorization is stated to be subject to permissive referendum; the motion and roll-call fields are unfilled.
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Prepared Bond Resolution 218-2026, dated September 2, sets a maximum estimated cost of $101,250 for park-security improvements and provides for $51,250 in bonds. The authorization is stated to be subject to permissive referendum; the motion and roll-call fields are unfilled.
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Prepared Bond Resolution 219-2026, dated September 2, sets a maximum estimated cost of $492,000 for DPW equipment and provides for $492,000 in bonds. The authorization is stated to be subject to permissive referendum; the motion and roll-call fields are unfilled.
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Prepared Bond Resolution 220-2026, dated September 2, sets a maximum estimated cost of $857,500 for road reconstruction and provides for $857,500 in bonds. The authorization is stated to be subject to permissive referendum; the motion and roll-call fields are unfilled.
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Prepared Bond Resolution 221-2026, dated September 2, sets a maximum estimated cost of $779,246 for sidewalk and pedestrian-safety improvements at Municipal Place and South Riverside and provides for $779,246 in bonds. The authorization is stated to be subject to permissive referendum; the motion and roll-call fields are unfilled.
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Prepared Bond Resolution 222-2026, dated September 2, sets a maximum estimated cost of $138,375 for traffic-safety improvements and provides for $138,375 in bonds. The authorization is stated to be subject to permissive referendum; the motion and roll-call fields are unfilled.
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Public Hearings — Public Hearing on Local Law Introductory No. 10 of 2026 to amend Chapter 230, Zoning, of the Village Code to update provisions related to domestic animals and farm animals.
The Coastal Assessment Form accompanies the proposed animal-regulation amendments in Local Law Introductory No. 10 of 2026. It provides the coastal-policy assessment framework and responses for review of the proposal’s consistency with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.
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This version of Local Law Introductory No. 10, marked for July 1, 2026 consideration, proposes definitions and rules for domestic animals, chickens, ducks and other farm animals. It includes enclosure and lot-size standards and a proposed prohibition on roosters and pigeons in residence districts; it is legislative draft text, not proof of adoption.
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Valerie Monastra’s June 22, 2026 memo describes animal-regulation revisions following the May 27 work session. It asks the board to confirm the proposed restriction to chickens and ducks and decide whether to address other farm animals at the same time.
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The June 20, 2026 manager’s memo summarizes published guidance on keeping fowl, including secure enclosures, feed storage, ventilation and waste management. It also summarizes housing recommendations and health guidance from agricultural and public-health sources, including the cited observation that pigeon-related disease is rare.
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The Planning Board’s August 3, 2026 memo reports its July 28 review of the proposed animal law. It warns that some zoning districts could permit an accessory dwelling unit while making the proposed chicken-coop setbacks difficult to meet.
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This June working draft defines domestic animals, farm animals and fowl and proposes limiting permitted farm birds to chickens and ducks. It sets out lot-size limits, setbacks and enclosure requirements, including cleanliness, ventilation and protection from pests and predators.
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This May working draft proposes changes to domestic-animal and farm-animal regulations, including a definition of fowl, lot-size limits and enclosure setbacks. It also addresses fencing, cleanliness, ventilation and protection from pests and predators; the marked-up text is a proposal rather than a record of adoption.
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This collection contains public correspondence about the proposed pigeon ban, including requests for evidence, alternative regulation and grandfathering of the existing flock. These submissions present the writers’ views and supporting materials rather than findings or an enacted village law.
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The August 31 public comments raise questions about which birds the proposed animal law covers and how setbacks would affect small lots. The submission asks the village to clarify the draft and reconsider requirements that the writer argues could prevent chicken keeping on otherwise conforming properties.
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Resolution 156-2026 sets out the proposed environmental-review classification and referrals for Local Law Introductory No. 10. It provides for Village Planning Board, Waterfront Advisory Committee and County Planning Board review of the draft animal law and its assessment forms.
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Resolution 180-2026, dated August 19, calls for a September 2, 2026 hearing at 7 p.m. on the proposed animal law. The text notes receipt of planning and waterfront comments and describes the proposal concerning domestic animals, farm animals, roosters and pigeons.
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Part 1 of the Short Environmental Assessment Form describes Local Law Introductory No. 10 of 2026 as proposed animal-regulation amendments affecting residential districts. It supplies project information for environmental review rather than recording a vote on the law.
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Public Hearings — Public Hearing on Local Law Introductory No. 11 of 2026 to amend Chapter 204, Taxation, of the Village Code to update the limits for the senior citizen rental income exemption and disabled persons rental income exemption.
Local Law Introductory No. 11 proposes changing the written SCRIE/DRIE household-income limit in Chapter 204 from $50,000 to $75,000. It retains the provision automatically adjusting the local limit when the statutory maximum changes.
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The August 13 manager’s memo recommends updating the village code to reflect the $75,000 SCRIE/DRIE income limit. It explains the rent-increase exemption and corresponding owner tax abatement and notes that the code already provides for automatic adjustment following state action.
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Resolution 181-2026, dated August 19, calls for a September 2, 2026 hearing at 7 p.m. on Local Law Introductory No. 11. The proposed amendment updates SCRIE/DRIE income limits from $50,000 to $75,000.
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Prepared Resolution 199-2026 provides for adoption of the rent-exemption income-limit amendment, Local Law Introductory No. 11. Its text states that the measure would become Local Law No. 10 of 2026 upon adoption; the motion and vote fields are unfilled.
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Public Hearings — Public Hearing on Local Law Introductory No. 12 of 2026 to amend Chapter 197, Streets and Sidewalks, of the Village Code to update the list of sidewalks exempt from the duty to clear or make safe.
Local Law Introductory No. 12 proposes revising the list of sidewalks exempt from the duty to clear snow and ice. The document sets out the general clearing obligation and the specified street segments subject to geographical exemptions.
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The August 13 manager’s memo recommends removing Radnor Avenue from the exemption list, shortening an Old Post Road South section and adding Farrington Road sections. It explains the village ownership and property-access conditions behind those proposed changes.
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The June 19, 2026 manager’s memo reviews winter parking and sidewalk rules following the preceding winter’s storms. It proposes changes intended to balance snow removal and emergency access with business-district parking and reviews sidewalk responsibilities.
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Resolution 182-2026, dated August 19, calls for a September 2, 2026 hearing at 7 p.m. on Local Law Introductory No. 12. The proposal concerns sidewalk snow-and-ice clearing exemptions reviewed after the 2025–2026 winter.
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Prepared Resolution 200-2026 provides for adoption of the sidewalk-exemption amendment, Local Law Introductory No. 12. Its text states that the measure would become Local Law No. 11 of 2026 upon adoption; the motion and vote fields are unfilled.
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