Board of Trustees Work Session
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Jan 14, 2026
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The Croton-on-Hudson Board of Trustees unanimously approved eight volunteer appointments to various village committees, including the Conservation Advisory Council and Police Advisory Committee, during their January 14 work session. The board also discussed the draft budget priorities survey, a proposed local law to establish a Village Auditor office, and received a presentation on the village's bond rating.
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Discussion with Frank Balbi regarding the Dept. of Public Works garage and departmental operations.
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Discussion on a proposed local law to establish the position of Village Auditor to review claims against the Village.
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Key Actions & Decisions
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**Resolutions Passed**
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Board and Committee Appointments: Approved 8 volunteer appointments to village boards with terms expiring between December 2026 and December 2028. Vote: 5-0.
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**Resolutions Failed**
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None.
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**Applications Reviewed**
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None.
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**Public Comments**
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None noted in the minutes.
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**Reports**
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**DPW Garage Site Visit**: Superintendent of Public Works Frank Balbi joined the Board to discuss their recent site visit to the Department of Public Works Garage.
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**Bond Rating Presentation**: Financial advisor Beth Ferguson presented an update on the Village's current bond rating.
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**Draft Budget Priorities Survey**: The Board reviewed the draft survey intended to gather community input for the upcoming fiscal year's budget.
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**Recreation Advisory Committee**: The Board discussed recent recommendations presented by the committee.
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**Proposed Local Law**: Discussed a proposal to create a local office of the Village Auditor.
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**Resolutions Passed:** None.
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**Resolutions Failed:** None.
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**Applications Reviewed:** None.
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**Public Comments:** None.
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**Reports:** None.
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**Executive Session:** The Board met from 9:06 PM to 9:42 PM to discuss matters of personnel involving specific individuals. Motion to enter made by Trustee Simon, seconded by Trustee Nicholson (5-0 vote). Motion to adjourn made by Trustee Nicholson, seconded by Trustee Slippen (unanimous). No formal action was taken.