"It is essential to the maintenance of a democratic society that the public business be performed in an open and public manner and that the citizens of this state be fully aware of and able to observe the performance of public officials and attend and listen to the deliberations and decisions that go into the making of public policy. The people must be able to remain informed if they are to retain control over those who are their public servants. It is the only climate under which the commonweal will prosper and enable the governmental process to operate for the benefit of those who created it."
New York State Open Meetings Law - Section 100. Legislative declaration.
"Minutes of meetings of all public bodies shall be available to the public in accordance with the provisions of the freedom of information law within two weeks from the date of such meeting except that minutes taken pursuant to subdivision two hereof shall be available to the public within one week from the date of the executive session."
New York State Open Meetings Law - Section 106. Minutes.
"The legislature hereby finds that a free society is maintained when government is responsive and responsible to the public, and when the public is aware of governmental actions. The more open a government is with its citizenry, the greater the understanding and participation of the public in government."
"The people's right to know the process of governmental decision-making and to review the documents and statistics leading to determinations is basic to our society. Access to such information should not be thwarted by shrouding it with the cloak of secrecy or confidentiality. The legislature therefore declares that government is the public's business and that the public, individually and collectively and represented by a free press, should have access to the records of government in accordance with the provisions of this article."
New York State Freedom of Information Law - Section 84. Legislative declaration.
Tentative agenda for October 7, 2008.
There will be a Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. (8:15 p.m.) Continuation of Public Hearing - Proposed Amendments to Environmentally Sensitive Sites
3. Resolution: Appointment of members to the Architectural Review Commission
4. Review Proposal from Reddi Alarm for security at the Railroad Station
5. Update on recent Serial Bond
6. Review proposed policy with reference to Computer Use in the Village of Piermont
7. Approval of the Minutes of September 23, 2008
8. Approval of Warrant
9. Old/New Business
10. Department Reports
11. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for September 23, 2008.
There will be a Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. (8:15 p.m.) Continuation of Public Hearing – Proposed Amendments to Environmentally Sensitive Sites
3. Resolution requesting designation as an Explore NY 400 Community with reference to the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial
4. Continue discussion of security needs at the Railroad Station (Belle Kelly House)
5. Continue discussion on activation of a Citizen Advisory Committee for the CDBG Program of 2009
6. Discuss/appoint members to the Architectural Review Committee
7. Review Year-to-Date Budget Report – June July August 2008
8. Approval of Minutes – September 9, 2008
9. Approval of Warrant
10. Request from the Friends of the Piermont Library to create an Annual Scarecrow Contest (with the first to be held on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.) and a request for the Mayor to be the Judge
11. Old/New Business
12. Department Reports
13. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for September 9, 2008.
There will be a Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont LIBRARY as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. AT&T Cell Tower Application:
a. Review comments of the Planning Board with reference to the AT&T Cell Tower application
b. Declare Lead Agency
c. Schedule a Public Hearing on the application
3. Resolution to enter into an Agreement with the Town of Ramapo for temporary building inspection and code enforcement services
4. Resolution with reference to a Special Permit for the Lighthouse Restaurant
5. Discuss activation of a Citizen Advisory Committee for the CDBG Program of 2009.
6. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit an application to the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Grant Program
7. Review Procurement Policies
8. Review Investment Policies
9. Review of Vehicle Policies
10. Review Cell Phone Policies
11. Discuss creation of Computer Policies
12. Approval of Minutes of August 12, 2008 and August 19, 2008
13. Approval of Warrant
14. Old/New Business - a. report from Trustees Moran & Devan - Building Dept. staffing
15. Department Reports
16. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for August 19, 2008.
There will be a Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Bond Resolution – Tax Certiorari Settlement (Paradise Harbor)
2. Resolution to amend an Agreement with the County of Rockland for the Purpose of undertaking a Community Development Program
3. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for August 12, 2008.
There will be a Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Presentation of Rockland Municipal Planning Federation Certificates to Roberta Ebert and Maureen O’Connell
3. Special Permit request from Kevin Conway – Lighthouse on the Hudson
4. Application for Demolition of existing structure and building of a new residence at 573 Piermont Avenue
5. Update on Plans for the Ash Street Promenade
6. Discuss proposal from Tim Miller Assoc. to review Article XIX
7. Resolution to approve an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Ramapo for Building Department services
8. Discuss security needs for the Belle Kelley House/Train Station
9. Review Final Biondi Tweed Boulevard Site Plan Submission, Revision 6 for comment to Orangetown Planning Board
10. Request from Clearwater for dockage on September 25 & 26, 2008
11. Request from the Village of South Nyack to allow their Road Runner’s 10 mile Run to pass through Piermont
12. Approval of Minutes of July 22, 2008 and July 31, 2008
13. Approval of Warrant
14. Old/New Business
15. Department Reports
16. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for July 31, 2008.
There will be an Emergency meeting of the Board of Trustees on Thursday, July 31, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Resolution - Appointment of a Temporary Assistant Building Inspector Part-Time
2. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for July 22, 2008.
There will be a Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. (8:15 p.m.) Continue Public Hearing – Proposed Amendments to Environmentally Sensitive Sites
3. (8:45 p.m.) Continue Public Hearing – Amendments to Definitions and Work Usage
4. Special Permit Application for a sign at Marianna’s Boutique – 510 Piermont Avenue
5. Special Permit Application for a sign at Aubrey Flowers – 510 Piermont Avenue
6. Discuss increasing the Village Umbrella Insurance Policy from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 or more
7. Resolution to designate the Rockland Road Bridge environs as a Piermont Heritage Area
8. Motion to declare the Fire Department 2003 Durango as surplus and to place in auction
9. Approval of the Minutes of: June 24, 2008 Board Meeting, July 10, 2008 Special Meeting
10. Approval of Warrant
11. Old/New Business
12. Department Reports
13. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for July 10, 2008.
There will be a Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees on Thursday, July 10, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Bond Resolution - Sidewalks - $730,000
2. Bond Resolution - Road Resurfacing - $335,000
3. Bond Resolution - Tax Certiorari - $215,000
4. Bond Resolution - Fire Dept. Vehicle & Equipment - $65,000.00
5. Bond Resolution - DPW Dump Truck - $60,000
6. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for June 24, 2008.
There will be a Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. 7:30 p.m. Executive Session
2. Public Comment
3. Public Hearing (8:15 pm) on Amendments to the Zoning Code - Definitions and Word Usage
4. Presentation on Municipal Tower Ownership (MTOP) by JNS Enterprises
5. Continue review and update of Procurement and Investment Policies
6. Continue discussion on parking space/no parking zone across 171 Hudson Terrace
7. Consider resolution naming Rockland Road Bridge environs as a Piermont Heritage Area
8. Resolution to declare the area of the former “Erie Path Right-of Way” between Ash Street and First Street as Village parkland
9. Discussion on Brooker Engineering’s revised proposal for the North Parking Lot
10. Approval of June 3 Village Board Minutes
11. Approval of Warrant
12. Old/New Business
13. Department Reports
14. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for June 3, 2008.
There will be a Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Public Hearing (8:15 pm) on Amendments to the Noise Ordinance
3. Public Hearing (8:30 pm) on Amendments to the Parking Code
4. Review results of Bid Opening for Phase II of Road Resurfacing
5. Review of Special Permit application by Cingular Wireless to install a cellular antenna attached to existing building at 1-10 Roundhouse Road
6. Continued discussion on parking space/no parking zone across 171 Hudson Terrace
7. Resolution honoring Ted Jessup & George Lynch
8. Resolution honoring Dan Sherman
9. Permission to close Ash Street for Sock Hop scheduled on Friday June 14,2008
10. Approval of May 20 Village Board Minutes
11. Approval of Warrant
12. Old/New Business
13. Department Reports
14. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for May 20, 2008.
There will be a Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Schedule Public Hearing for June 3, 2008 at 8:30 p.m. to amend Village Code section 190-39.1, Schedule XIA, entitled “No Parking Certain Hours”
3. Discuss Special Permit application regarding “Sidewalk Bistro”
4. Public Hearing (8:15 p.m.) – Environmentally Sensitive Sites
5. Discussion on request on New York Cycle Club’s request for fund raiser on September 20, 2008
6. Continued discussion on a Lease Agreement with the Piermont Historical Society and the Village of Piermont regarding the Railroad Station – “Belle Kelley House”
7. Continue discussion on the creation of a policy with reference to interior inspections for the purposes of C/O’s, Violations, etc
8. Discuss Bond Resolution for Settlement of Tax Certiorari involving Paradise Harbor H.O.A., and Harbor Cove.
9. Review & Discuss Community Playgroup Lease
10. Continue review and update of Procurement and Investment Policies
11. Motion to appoint Caryn Manne as interim Receiver of Taxes
12. Approval of May 6 Village Board Minutes
13. Approval of Warrant
14. Old/New Business
15. Department Reports
16. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for May 19, 2008.
There will be a Workshop on Monday, May 19, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss Village Employee Agreements:
1. 10:00 A.M. – WORKSHOP – Employee Agreements
2. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for May 6, 2008.
There will be a Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Presentation with reference to the Hudson River Quadricentennial Celebration
3. Discussion on Bike Rack parking space in front of Bunburry’s
4. Review results of the Bid Opening on Sidewalk Replacement Program: Phase III
5. Continue discussion of Building Department Permit and Inspection Fees
6. Discuss creation of a policy with reference to interior inspections for the purposes of C/O’s, Violations, etc.
7. Review and discuss Community Playgroup lease
8. Review and approve estimate from the McNamee to install drainage improvements to Bridge Street as part of the County’s renovation project
9. Review and approve estimate from Brooker Engineering for preparing bid specs for Phase 2 road resurfacing
10. Approval of Minutes of April 17 (Workshop) & April 29, 2008 Village Board Meeting
11. Approval of Warrant
12. Old/New Business
13. Department Reports
14. “Executive Session” - Litigation
15. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for April 29, 2008.
There will be a Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Continue Public Hearing (8:15 p.m.) on Tentative 2009 Fiscal Budget
3. Resolution to Adopt 2009 Fiscal Budget
4. Schedule a Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the Noise Ordinance
5. Continue discussion on a lease agreement with the Piermont Historical Society and the Village of Piermont regarding the Railroad Station
6. Schedule a Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Zoning Code Definitions & Word Usage
7. Authorization for the Mayor to sign a Letter of Authorization for Cost Control Associates to conduct an energy study in the Village of Piermont
8. Approval of minutes of April 15, 2008 and April 17, 2008
9. Approval of Warrant
10. Old/New Business
11. Department Reports
12. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for April 15, 2008.
There will be a Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Hearing – Tentative 2009 Fiscal Budget
2. Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application for a Municipal Waste Reduction and/or Recycling Project and to further authorize the Mayor to enter into Contract with the State of New York
3. Review proposal for Drainage Improvements on Bridge Street
4. Continue discussion of Building Dept. Permit and Inspection fees
5. Resolution with reference to the Determination of Base Proportions and Certificate of Adjusted Base Proportion for the 2008 Assessment Roll 6. Discuss creating a special fee to be paid by Charitable/Non-Profit Organizations for the use of the Pavilion
7. Review request from the New York Cycle Club to hold their “Escape New York” ride through Piermont on September 20, 2008
8. Approval of Minutes: March 25, 2008 and April 1, 2008
9. Approval of Warrant
10. Old/New Business
11. Department Reports
12. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for April 1, 2008.
There will be a Workshop on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Board of Trustees Meeting 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. 6:00 P.M. – WORKSHOP – ’09 FISCAL BUDGET
2. Public Comment
3. Continue discussion on recommendations of Building Inspector with reference to Permit and Inspection Fees
4. Request from the Piermont Historical Society to be Guardian and Trustee of the Train Station
5. Review specs with regard to Phase III Sidewalk Improvements and authorize advertisement for Public Bids
6. Review proposal from Brooker Engineering with reference to the Municipal Parking Lot
7. Old/New Business
8. Department Reports
9. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for March 4, 2008.
There will be a Board of Trustees Executive Session followed by a Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Executive Session (7:30 p.m.) – Litigation
2. Public Comment
3. Review recommendations from Assessor/Consultant regarding 2008 Grievance applications
4. Resolution to surplus 1982 Fire Department Rescue Vehicle
5. Approval of Warrant
6. Old/New Business
7. Department Reports
8. Adjournment
Planning Board Agenda November 8, 2007
Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda October 25, 2007
Planning Board Agenda September 13, 2007
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Village Board Meeting - June 24, 2008
Village Board Meeting - June 3, 2008
Village Board Meeting - May 20, 2008
Village Board Meeting - May 6, 2008
Village Board Meeting - April 29, 2008
Village Board Meeting - April 15, 2008
Village Board Meeting - April 1, 2008
Village Board Meeting - March 25, 2008
Village Board Workshop Meeting - March 18, 2008
Village Board Workshop Meeting - March 10, 2008
Village Board Ececutive Session - March 5, 2008
Village Board Meeting - March 4, 2008
Village Board Workshop Meeting - March 4, 2008
Village Board Meeting - February 19, 2008
Village Board Workshop Meeting - February 12, 2008
Village Board Meeting - February 5, 2008
Village Board Workshop Meeting - January 28, 2008
Village Board Meeting - January 22, 2008
Village Board Workshop Meeting - January 15, 2008
Village Board Meeting - January 8, 2008
Village Board Reogranization Meeting - December 11, 2007
Village Board Meeting - November 27, 2007
Village Board Meeting - November 13, 2007
Village Board Meeting - October 16, 2007
Village Board Meeting - October 2, 2007
Village Board Meeting - September 25, 2007
Village Board Workshop Meeting - September 11, 2007
Village Board Meeting - August 14, 2007
Village Board Meeting - July 17, 2007
Village Board Meeting - June 19, 2007
Village Board Workshop Meeting - June 12, 2007
Village Board Meeting - June 5, 2007
Village Board Meeting - May 29, 2007
Village Board Workshop Meeting - May 8, 2007
Village Board Meeting - May 1, 2007
Village Board Meeting - April 24, 2007
Village Board Workshop Meeting - April 17, 2007
Village Board Meeting - April 10, 2007
Village Board Meeting - March 27, 2007
Village Board Meeting - March 6, 2007
Village Board Meeting - February 20, 2007
Village Board Meeting - February 06, 2007
Village Board Meeting - January 23, 2007
Village Board Meeting - January 09, 2007
Tentative agenda for February 19, 2008.
There will be a Board of Trustees Tax Grievance Hearing from 6:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. followed by a Meeting at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Grievance Hearing (6 p.m.- 8 p.m.)
2. Public Comment
3. Continue discussion on Special Permit with reference to the HOA Seawall
4. Review Draft of proposed Noise Ordinance Limiting Construction on Weekends and Holidays
5. Set a Public Hearing with reference to proposed amendments to Environmentally Sensitive Sites & refer to the Planning Board
6. Approval of Warrant
7. Old/New Business a. Outstanding Issues List
8. Department Reports
9. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for February 12, 2008.
There will be a Board of Trustees Workshop on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Discuss Village Hall Space Needs
2. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for February 5, 2008.
There will be a Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Library [because the Village Hall is being used for the primary election] as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Resolution to surplus the Fire Department Grumman Rescue Truck
3. Review and adoption of FOIL Procedures
4. Review Investment Policy and Procurement Policy for revisions
5. Consider request for a Special Permit application from the HOA of Piermont Landing to repair the sea wall
6. Request to hold the Dennis P. McHugh Run on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
7. Request from the Macedonia Baptist church to waive the rental fee for the Pavilion on July 19, 2008
8. Request from the Empire Hose Co. to waive the deposit and rental fees for the Pavilion on July 12, 2008, August 30, 2008 and October 31, 2008
9. Approval of Warrant
10. Old/New Business
11. Department Reports
12. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for January 28, 2008.
There will be a Board of Trustees Workshop on Monday, January 28, 2008, at 12:30 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Discussion and review of Village Assessments
2. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for January 22, 2008.
There will be a Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Public Hearing (8:30 p.m.) – Proposed Amendments to Chapter 210 – Zoning Code
3. Schedule a Workshop to discuss Village Hall space needs
4. Review 2009 Fiscal Budget Calendar
5. Discuss procedure to be followed with reference to all FOIL requests
6. Discuss safety issues related to the Skating Pond
7. Approval of Minutes of November 27, 2007 and January 8, 2008
8. Request from the Piermont Rowing Club to use Village Hall on Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
9. Review request from Genesis Adventures to have their 2008 Running Relay event come through Piermont on Saturday, May 10, 2008
10. Request from Rockland County Police Emerald Society, Inc. to hold their 5k run-walk on Sunday May 4, 2008 at 9:30 p.m.
11. Approval of Warrant
12. Old/New Business
13. Department Reports
14. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for January 15, 2008.
There will be a Board of Trustees Workshop on Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Discussion on Employee Agreements
2. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for January 08, 2008.
There will be a Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Public Hearing (8:15 p.m.): Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
3. Special Permit Application – for continued use of 2 family dwelling – 159 Piermont Avenue
4. Resolution to declare the Fire Department Grumman Rescue Truck surplus and to sell at auction
5. Resolution to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Town of Ramapo for use of the Ramapo Police Firing Range
6. Discussion and appointment of Department Liaisons
7. Approval of Minutes – November 13, 2007, November 27, 2007, December 11, 2007
8. Approval of Warrant
9. Old/New Business
10. Department Reports
11. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for December 11, 2007.
There will be a Reorganization Meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Reorganization Appointments
2. Approval of Warrant
3. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for November 27, 2007.
There will be an Executive Session of the Board of Trustees at 7:30 p.m. followed by the monthly Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, at 8:00 p.m. at Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Executive Session – Personnel
2. Public Comment
3. Public Hearing (8:30 p.m.) – Local Law to prevent lower assessments of converted Condominiums
4. Review proposed signs for The Overlook Condominiums (Diplomat)
5. Resolution with reference to a lease from United Water to the Village of Piermont for the Skating Pond
6. Resolution recognizing the twining of the Village of Piermont with two Hungarian Villages (Nagygec & Komlodtotfalu)
7. Approval of Warrant
8. Old/New Business
9. Department Reports
10. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for November 13, 2007.
1. Public Comment
2. Clarification of request from Ivan Szendro with reference to the Hungarian sister Village
3. Request from Community Market to re-finish the existing exterior sign and ad one additional sign
4. Review proposed signs for The Overlook Condominiums (Diplomat)
5. Bond Resolution – Diesel Tank and Equipment for Rescue Vehicle - $15,000
6. Bond Resolution – Village Hall Roof, Fire Dept. Refurbishment of Truck - $24,000
7. Bond Resolution – Computers for Clerk’s Office and additional funding to refurbish Fire Truck -$22,000
8. Bond Resolution – Equipment for Fire Dept. Rescue Vehicle - $10,000
9. Schedule a Public Hearing on amendments to the Zoning Code – R-80, WF-1 and R-M
10. Resolution to authorize the Village Clerk to submit the Return of Unpaid Village Taxes in the amount of $187,531.72
11. Approval of minutes of October 16, 2007
12. Approval of Warrant
13. Old/New Business
14. Department Reports
15. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for October 16, 2007.
There will be a Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Public Library as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Review Attorney’s recommendations with reference to a Hungarian sister Village of Piermont
3. Review proposed Lease Agreement between the Village and the Piermont Historical Society
4. Further review of replacement options for Village Clerk’s computers
5. Discuss Memorandum of Understanding from the Town of Orangetown regarding the Lower Erie Trail
6. Discuss recommendations of the Planning Board regarding the North Parking Lot
7. Continue discussion on the Riverfront Communities Council’s request to display their logo
8. Update on Current and Potential BANS/Bonds
9. Approval of Minutes of September 25, 2007, October 2, 2007
10. Approval of Warrant
11. Old/New Business
12. Department Reports
13. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for October 2, 2007.
There will be a Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at 8 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Presentation: Proposal for Computer replacement in the Village Clerk’s Office
3. Review Outstand Issues List
4. Request from Clearwater, Inc. to use the Pier May 18, 2008 to May 24, 2008
5. Approval of Warrant
6. Old/New Business
7. Department Reports
8. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for September 25, 2007.
There will be a Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at 8 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Presentation – Ivan Szendro
3. Continuation of Public Hearing (8:30 p.m.): Stormwater Management and Erosion & Sediment Control
4. Public Hearing (9:00 p.m.): Amendments to Veterans Exemptions
5. Bond Resolution - $295,000 for Fire Dept. Rescue Truck
6. Bond Resolution - $49,000 Budget Note for Library
7. Review recommendation of Planning Board to reduce the Performance Bond posted by Charles Burck
8. Discuss status of Escrow account posted by Phil Griffin
9. Review preliminary findings of the Planning Board with reference to the North Parking Lot
10. Review Valet Parking Applications from Xaviers Restaurant and Lighthouse on the Hudson
11. Authorization for the Mayor to sign an Intermunicipal Agreement with the County of Rockland for the Rehabilitation of the Bridge St. Drawbridge
12. Authorization for Mayor to sign a proposed Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Orangetown for the Town-Wide Stormwater District Evaluations and Phase II Stormwater Implementation
13. Authorization for Mayor to sign an agreement with the County of Rockland for reimbursement of Police Overtime for Counter-Terrorism training
14. Request from Rockland County Dept. of Tourism to drive a bus onto the Pier, Sunday, October 21, 2007 as part of a Grand Tour of Rockland County
15. Approval of Minutes of July 17, August 14, 2007 and September 11, 2007
16. Approval of Warrant
17. Old/New Business
18. Department Reports
19. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for August 14th.
There will be a Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Presentation of Certificates from the Rockland Municipal Planning Federation
3. Review Sign Permit application from Diplomat Gardens
4. Discuss Veteran’s Exemption levels - set date for Public Hearing
5. Update on status of emergency repairs at 733 Rt. 9W
6. Resolution authorizing the Village Clerk-Treasurer to withhold the funds necessary for payment of Bond Debt and Interest from the annual Library Tax collection payment
7. Discuss repair of Village Hall roof
8. Review request from Casa por Casa to use the Goswick Pavilion for their fundraiser on Sunday, October 7, 2007
9. Request from the Village of South Nyack for the Rockland Road Runners to pass through Piermont on the morning of Sunday, September 9, 2007
10. Approval of Warrant
11. Old/New Business
12. Department Reports
13. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for July 17th.
There will be a Meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Public Hearing (8:15 p.m.): Proposed amendments to the Zoning Code
a. definition of “Accessory Use”
b. definition of “Dwelling”
c. definition of “Building or Structure”
d. definition of “Accessory Building and Accessory Structure”
e. creation of a new R-80 Zoning District
3. Public Hearing (8:30 p.m.): Local Law with reference to Stormwater Management and Erosion & Sediment Control
4. Consider request from Rutgers University to conduct research on the Pier
5. Request to extend sidewalk on Ash Street
6. Bond Resolution for Street Paving in the amount of $225,000
7. Update on RFP’s for renovations to Village Hall
8. Review of Veterans Exemption Levels
9. Request of Police Chief for signs to be posted at the Pavilion
10. Resolution acknowledging that the required examination/audit of the Justice Court was conducted
11. Resolution to transfer title of Fireboat from Empire Hose to Village of Piermont Fire Department
12. Review/Approval of Employee Agreements
13. Approval of Minutes:
a. May 1, 2007
b. May 8, 2007
c. May 29, 2007
d. June 5, 2007
e. June 12, 2007
f. June 19, 2007
14. Approval of Warrant
15. Department Reports
16. Old/New Business
17. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for June 19th.
There will be a Workshop Meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Public Hearing (8:15 p.m.): Proposed amendment to Chapter 143 of the Village Code entitles “Parks”
3. Presentation by Bob Hoene, Architect for new owners of Diplomat Gardens
4. Presentation by Peter Marino with reference to the Viet Nam Veterans Association
5. Discuss Film Application by Rick Pantale
6. Bond Resolution for Fire Department Ladder Truck maintenance in the amount of $100,000
7. Update on status of RFP’s for renovations to Village Hall
8. Schedule Workshops to continue discussion on Employee Agreements
9. Approval of Warrant
10. Department Reports
11. Old/New Business
12. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for June 12th.
There will be a Workshop Meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Continue review of Employee Agreements
2. Adjournment
Tentative agenda for June 5th.
There will be a meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the Police Chief’s contract effective June 1, 2007
3. Discuss Special Permit application requesting to continue the use of an existing billboard at Highland Ave. and Route 9W
4. Review 1099 procedure
5. Approval of Warrant
6. Department Reports
7. Old/New Business
8. Executive Session – Pending Litigation
9. Adjournment
There will be a meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Continue discussion regarding Diplomat Gardens
3. Special Permit Application – Antique Store
4. Discuss renewal of Community Playgroup Lease
5. Consider extension of C/O for Library
6. Discuss Local Law amendments with reference to traffic and Permit enforcement on the Pier
7. Set a Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the Village Code
8. Resolution to create the position of Laborer (Seasonal)
9. Review request from Piermont Rowing Club regarding use of the Community Center for a coaching clinic
10. Approval of Warrant
11. Department Reports
12. Old/New Business
13. Adjournment
Special Meeting
Legislator Connie Coker, who represents Piermont in the Rockland County Legislature, will be holding an unusual community meeting to discuss Piermont/County issues in the Village Hall, Wednesday, May 16, at 7:30 pm.
The agenda includes:
Saving the Cowboy Fields
Silt removal from the Sparkill Creek Mill Pond
Please be advised that the Board of Trustees has just canceled the meeting of May 15 and rescheduled for May 29, 2007 at 8:00 p.m.
The rescuers involved in the recent Marsh incident are being honored on May 15, 2007 at the County Legislative offices.
There will be a Workshop of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Continue review of proposed Employee Agreements
2. Adjournment
There will be a meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Continue discussion on status of Diplomat Gardens
3. Update on RFP’s with reference to renovations to Village Hall
4. Discuss renewal of Community Playgroup Lease
5. Approval of Minutes
6. Approval of Warrant
7. Department Reports
8. Old/New Business
9. Adjournment
There will be a meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Adoption of Fiscal 2008 Budget
3. Appointment of Ad Hoc member to the Zoning Board of Appeals
4. Review Inter-Municipal Agreement for an Interoperable Radio System
5. Review Special Permit Application – 849 Piermont Avenue to expand existing bulk
6. Discuss renewal of Community Playgroup Lease
7. Schedule Public Hearing on MS4 Stormwater Management
8. Discussion on Cowboy Fields
9. Review proposed R-80 and R-40 Zones
10. Request from the Friends of the Piermont Library to waive the rental fee for the annual Crabfest to be held on September 15, 2007
11. Approval of Warrant
12. Department Reports
13. Old/New Business
14. Adjournment
There will be a workshop meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Review 2008 Tentative Budget
2. Adjournment
There will be a meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Public Hearing: 2008 Tentative Budget
3. Review Special Permit Application of 605 Piermont Avenue for a new deck
4. Authorization for required maintenance to the Fire Department ladder truck
5. Resolution with reference to elected and appointed positions being held over until the Reorganization Meeting in December
6. Update on RFP’s for renovations on Village Hall
7. Request from St. John’s church to waive the rental fee for use of the pavilion on June 24, 2007
8. Approval of Warrant
9. Department Reports
10. Old/New Business
11. Adjournment
There will be a Budget Workshop at 7:00 p.m. followed by a meeting of the Board of Trustees at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Workshop: 2008 Tentative Budget
2. Public Comment
3. Public Hearing (8:15 p.m.): Proposed Zoning Law Amendments
4. Public Hearing (8:30 p.m.): Application by Verizon for a cable television Franchise
5. Review recommendations with reference to Grievance Applications
6. Review updated Community Center expenses
7. Preliminary discussion on upcoming 2010 Census
8. Review request from St. Agnes Alumni for waiver of fee to use the Pavilion on August 18, 2007 for their annual picnic
9. Review request from Rockland Bulldogs to use the Rittenberg Ball Fields on April 1, April 22, May 5 and May 20, 2007
10. Approval of Warrant
11. Department Reports
12. Old/New Business
13. Adjournment
There will be a meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Review Proposals received regarding Village Hall Renovations
3. Amend Resolution of February 20, 2007 setting a Public Hearing for Verizon Franchise Agreement
4. Resolution to declare a Police 2003 Crown Victoria surplus
5. Continue discussion on Phase III Sidewalks
6. Review request from Rutgers University for Pier access to collect air and water samples
7. Approval of minutes of February 20, 2007
8. Approval of Warrant
9. Department Reports
10. Old/New Business
11. Adjournment
The Board of Trustees will hold a Tax Grievance Hearing to begin at 7:00 p.m. followed by a meeting of the Board of Trustees at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Tax Grievance Hearing (7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
2. Public Comment (8:00 p.m.)
3. Presentation of plans by the Piermont Rowing Club to move the corral used for boat storage
4. Appointment of Planning Board Members (2)
5. Review new rates from Richard Zuckerman of Lamb and Barnosky
6. Attorney report on proposed Verizon Franchise Agreement
7. Discussion on new State mandate for training of land-use boards
8. Continue discussion of Sidewalk Improvements
9. Review Outstanding Issues
10. Request from Empire Hose Co. #1 to have rental and security fees waived
11. Approval of Warrant
12. Department Reports
13. Old/New Business
14. Adjournment
There will be a meeting of the Board of Trustees at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2007 at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Presentation by Dan Sherman – Parks Commission – with reference to addition to the Pier Memorial Bench Plan
3. Review proposal from Brooker Engineering with reference to Phase III Sidewalk Replacement Program
4. Request from the Rockland County Emerald Society to hold their 5K run on March 6, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.
5. Approval of minutes:
a. October 3, 2006
b. October 17, 2006
c. October 24, 2006
d. November 14, 2006
e. November 28, 2006
f. December 5, 2006
g. January 9, 2007
h. January 23, 2007
6. Approval of Warrant
7. Department Reports
a. DPW
1. Request for Budget adjustments
2. Request for “Children at Play” sign on Ladik Street
a. Police Dept.
1. Request for Budget Transfer: Contractual Payout to Equipment
8. Old/New Business
a. Review 2008 Budget schedule
9. Adjournment
There will be a meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Public Hearing (8:15 p.m.) – Community Development Block Grant
3. Review and approval of the Police Chief’s contract
4. Update on Village Hall renovation process
5. Status of Rockland Road Bridge Grant Application and necessary repairs
6. Review request from Genesis Adventures to hold a Running Relay event through Piermont on May 12, 2007
7. Approval of Warrant
8. Department Reports
9. Old/New Business
10. Adjournment
There will be a meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Public Hearing (8:15 p.m.): Proposed Local Law with reference to a Moratorium on Demolition Permits
3. Presentation - Holt Construction with reference to Village Hall renovations
4. Accept the resignation of Trustee Vincent O’Brien
5. Appointment of Chris Sanders as Trustee to fill unexpired term
6. Bond Resolution: Settlement of Tax Certiorari - Lawrence Park Condominiums
7. Approval of Warrant
8. Department Reports
9. Old/New Business
10. Executive Session – Pending Litigation
11. Adjournment
There will be a meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, December 5, 2006, at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Public Comment
2. Review of Village Hall Renovation Options & Architect’s billing
3. Continue discussion on Historical Preservation Local Law
4. Update on Ash Street Drainage Repairs
5. Discuss letter to Village Attorney with reference to 441 Piermont Avenue driveway access
6. Review proposal from Public Finance Assoc., Inc.
7. Review proposal from Deputy Attorney for services with reference to the Ad Hoc Land Use & Zoning Advisory Committee
8. Resolution to authorize the Mayor to sign the Stormwater Consortium of Rockland County Cooperating MS4 Letter of Intent
9. Discuss letter from the Housing Action Council regarding the sale of Yuda Condominium Unit 319
10. Approval of Warrant
11. Department Reports
12. Old/New Business
There will be a meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, November 28, 2006, at 8:00 p.m. at the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Appointment & Swearing in of Police Chief
2. Appointment & Swearing in of Police Sergeant
3. Appointment & Swearing in of Police Officer
4. Bid results - 2006 Road Resurfacing Program
5. Public Comment
6. Approval of Warrant
7. Department Reports - Request from to repair siren on Police Chief’s car
8. Old/New Business - Holiday Party
9. Adjournment
There will be a Workshop of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. followed by a Board Meeting at 8:00 p.m. the Piermont Village Hall as follows:
1. Workshop - Update on Proposed Renovations to Village Hall
2. Public Comment
3. Continuation of Public Hearing (8:15 p.m.) - proposed Historic Preservation Local Law
4. Update on Phase II of the Ash Street drainage repair
5. Discuss letter to Village Attorney with reference to 441 Piermont Avenue driveway access
6. Review memo from Assessor/Consultant regarding a Veteran's Exemption refund
7. Discuss proposal from Public Finance Assoc., Inc.
8. Resolution to submit the 2006 Return of Unpaid Taxes to the County of Rockland Department of Finance
9. Resolution to close dormant bank accounts
10. Resolution to authorize the Mayor to sign the Stormwater Consortium of Rockland County Cooperating MS4 Letter of Intent
11. Request from Clearwater, Inc. to allow the Mystic Whaler to dock at the Pier in Spring 2007
12. Resolution to consolidate seven (7) dormant bank accounts
13. Approval of Warrant
14. Department Reports
15. Old/New Business
16. Adjournment
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2006 Cumulative Agenda - All Village Board Meetings
Village Board Meeting - December 05, 2006
Village Board Meeting - November 28, 2006
Village Board Meeting - November 14, 2006
Village Board Meeting - October 24, 2006
Village Board Meeting - October 17, 2006
Village Board Meeting - October 03, 2006
Village Board Meeting - September 19, 2006
Village Board Meeting - August 15, 2006
Village Board Meeting - July 25, 2006
Village Board Meeting - June 20, 2006
Village Board Meeting - June 6, 2006
Village Board Meeting - May 23, 2006
Village Board Meeting - May 9, 2006
Village Board Meeting - April 25, 2006
Village Board Meeting - April 11, 2006
Village Board Meeting - April 4, 2006
Village Board Meeting - March 28, 2006
Village Board Meeting - March 7, 2006
Village Board Meeting - February 28, 2006
Village Board Meeting - February 7, 2006
Village Board Workshop - January 30, 2006
Village Board Meeting - January 24, 2006
Village Board Workshop - January 23, 2006
Village Board Meeting - January 10, 2006
Proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance
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