Tompkins, NY

TOWN OF MONROE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on an application by Paul Sisilli for property at 57 Lake Shore Drive. Two new project applications by Ben Bezkorowagny and Donna Galiger are scheduled for discussion and action. The board will also consider rescheduling the October meeting to October 23 and vote on approving minutes from April through July 2025.

• Public hearing on Paul Sisilli application (Z102-2025) at 57 Lake Shore Dr, Monroe
• New project application by Ben Bezkorowagny (Z103-2025) at 276 Cromwell Hill Rd, Monroe
• New project application by Donna Galiger (Z104-2025) at 87 Walton Terrace, Monroe
• Proposal to reschedule October meeting to October 23, 2025
• Approval of meeting minutes for April, May, June, and July 2025

Town of Monroe Planning Board Regular Meeting

The Town of Monroe Planning Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items (roll call, fire exit points, Pledge of Allegiance), then discuss and take action on two returning projects: Henry Farm at Lakes Road & Camp Monroe, and Walmart at Larkin Drive. A new project by Chaim Liberman and Joel Jacobowitz at 242 Mountainview Dr will be introduced for discussion and possible action. The board will also consider approving minutes from six prior meetings (June 13, 2024 through July 15, 2025).

• Henry Farm (0201-2022) at Lakes Road & Camp Monroe – action/discussion
• Walmart (0233-2024 & 0218-2024) at Larkin Drive – action/discussion
• New project: Chaim Liberman/Joel Jacobowitz (0242-2025) at 242 Mountainview Dr – action/discussion
• Approval of minutes from six meetings (June 13, 2024 through July 15, 2025)
• Procedural items: roll call, fire exit points, Pledge of Allegiance

MONROE TOWN BOARD SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

The Monroe Town Board held a special meeting on August 18, 2025, to take actions concerning a Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA) grant application for Water District No. 1 improvements. The board declared lead agency status under SEQRA, adopted a negative declaration, and set a public hearing for September 2, 2025. The proposed project includes disinfection by-product treatment improvements with a maximum cost of $3,277,000.

• Declared lead agency under SEQRA for Water District No. 1 improvements
• Adopted SEQRA negative declaration for the project
• Set a public hearing for September 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM
• Proposed $3,277,000 water system improvements including new treatment building, air stripping equipment, and chemical feed system
• Board approved grant application for State Environmental Facilities Corporation funding

The Town Board initiated the process for water infrastructure improvements in Water District No. 1, including a new treatment building and equipment. The board declared itself the lead agency for environmental review and scheduled a public hearing to discuss the project.

• Declared Town of Monroe as Lead Agency for SEQRA (5-0)
• Adopted SEQRA Negative Declaration in the Final Findings (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for September 2, 2025, at 7pm regarding Water District No. 1 improvements (5-0)

Town of Monroe Planning Board Workshop Meeting

The Town of Monroe Planning Board will discuss and take action on three returning development projects: Pallotti Village, Golden Delite Bakery, and Aaron Zimmerman. The board is also scheduled to approve minutes from six prior meetings.

• Pallotti Village (Harriman Heights Rd) – motion to assume lead agency status
• Golden Delite Bakery (Larkin Dr) – six-month extension of conditional approval to Feb 13, 2026
• Aaron Zimmerman (37 Dry Hill Rd) – discussion with no recommended action listed
• Approval of minutes from June 2024, Sept 2024, March 2025, June 2025 (two dates), and July 2025

The Planning Board tabled an amended Negative Declaration for the Pallotti Village project at 121 Harriman Heights Rd. The board requested a technical workshop to further review changes regarding income limits and the removal of age restrictions for certain units.

• Tabled amended Negative Declaration for Pallotti Village (0196-2021)

MONROE TOWN BOARD SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

At a special meeting on August 7, 2025, the Monroe Town Board voted unanimously to authorize itself as lead agency for the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQRA) process for a Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA) grant application. The grant would fund a new water treatment and booster pump facility for Water District 1 near 169 Rye Hill Road. The board also handled routine opening and adjournment motions.

• Authorized SEQRA process for WD No. 1 WIIA grant application for a new water treatment and booster pump facility near 169 Rye Hill Road (Tax Map 33-1-1.12)

The Town Board approved starting the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) process for a Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA) grant application. The project involves constructing a new water facility for a Disinfection Byproduct Treatment system and new booster pumps for Water District 1 residents.

• Authorized and commenced SEQRA process for WD No. 1 Water Infrastructure Improvement Act grant application (5-0)

MONROE TOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The Monroe Town Board continued a public hearing on Local Law A-v1/2025, which would amend Article VI, Chapter 53 concerning materials used for water pipes. The board voted to keep the hearing open until September 15, 2025. The board also acted on several Board of Ethics advisory opinions and approved payment abstracts totaling $648,089.87.

• Continued public hearing on Local Law A-v1/2025 to amend water pipe material rules (kept open until Sept 15)
• Approved Board of Ethics recommendations on Advisory Opinions 2025-02 and 2025-03 (vote 3-1-1)
• Accepted General Fund Abstract #25-14 for $624,358.94 (checks #37066-37163)
• Accepted Escrow Fund Abstract #25-10 for $23,730.93 (checks #2232-2235)
• Discussed Board of Ethics 'Letter of Grave Concern' (item 6.3)

The Town Board accepted recommendations regarding Board of Ethics Advisory Opinion 2025-02 and an unfounded determination for Advisory Opinion 2025-03. The meeting also included a financial presentation on the town's debt profile and various community announcements.

• Approved motion to open Town Board meeting (4-0)
• Accepted Board of Ethics recommendations RE Advisory Opinion 2025-02 (3-0)
• Accepted unfounded determination RE Board of Ethics Advisory Opinion 2025-03

TOWN OF MONROE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing for Aaron Zimmerman's application (Z101-2025) regarding property at 37 Dry Hill Rd. The board also took procedural actions including roll call, pledge, and approval of minutes.

• Continued public hearing for Aaron Zimmerman (Z101-2025) at 37 Dry Hill Rd
• Motion to open the public hearing carried 4-0
• Motion to carry the public hearing over from the October 28th meeting
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Board held a public hearing regarding an application to remove three conditions from a 2000 variance for a property at 37 Dry Hill Rd. The conditions required widening the road, lowering storm drains, and resurfacing the road. No final decision was recorded in the provided minutes.

• Opened public hearing for Aaron Zimmerman (Z101-2025) regarding 37 Dry Hill Rd (4-0)

Town of Monroe Planning Board Regular Meeting

The board approved site plan and special use permits for a project at 81 Raywood Dr (Raywood M&M LLC) and a site plan amendment for Home Depot on Larkin Drive. It also adopted negative declarations for the Home Depot and Orange & Rockland Utilities Substation on Forest Street, and approved the substation's site plan, special use permit, and wetlands permit. A new application from Donna Galiger at 87 Walton Terrace was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals for variances. Several meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved site plan and special use permits for Raywood M&M LLC project (#0238-2025) at 81 Raywood Dr.
• Approved site plan amendment for Home Depot USA, Inc. (#0227-2024) on Larkin Drive.
• Adopted negative declaration and approved site plan, special use permit, and wetlands permit for Orange & Rockland Utilities Substation (#0237-2025) on Forest Street.
• Granted conditional approval for preliminary final subdivision at Mountain View Subdivision (#0235-2025) at 290 Mountain View.
• New project: Donna Galiger (#0240-2025) at 87 Walton Terrace declared lead agency and referred to ZBA for area variances.

The Planning Board approved site plan and special use permits for a two-family house at 81 Raywood Dr and a site plan amendment for Home Depot. A conditional approval was granted for the Mountain View Subdivision, and a new project at 87 Walton Terrace was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Approved site plan and special use permits for 81 Raywood Dr (5-0)
• Approved conditional approval for preliminary final subdivision site plan for Mountain View Subdivision (5-0)
• Adopted negative declaration for Home Depot (5-0)
• Approved site plan amendment for Home Depot USA, Inc. (5-0)
• Declared lead agency for 87 Walton Terrace as an uncoordinated review (5-0)
• Declared 87 Walton Terrace action as unlisted (5-0)
• Referred 87 Walton Terrace application to Zoning Board of Appeals for area variances (5-0)

MONROE TOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The Monroe Town Board is meeting July 14, 2025, to continue two public hearings: one on improving Water District No. 14 facilities, and one on Local Law A-v1/2025 amending rules for water pipe materials. The board will also vote to accept three advisory opinions from the Board of Ethics and approve an Eagle Scout project. An executive session is scheduled to discuss ethics opinions.

• Continuation of public hearing on Water District No. 14 facility improvements (kept open until September 15, 2025)
• Continuation of public hearing on Local Law A-v1/2025 concerning material used for water pipes (kept open until August 4, 2025)
• Acceptance of Advisory Opinions 2025-01, 2025-02, and 2025-03 from the Board of Ethics
• Approval of Ben LaSala's Eagle Scout project
• Executive session to discuss Advisory Opinions from Board of Ethics

The Town Board approved several financial abstracts and accepted three ethics advisory opinions. Public hearings regarding Water District No. 14 and water pipe materials were kept open for further review. The board also approved an Eagle Scout project and a Conservation Commission appointment.

• Approved $507,816.56 General Fund Abstract #25-13 (5-0)
• Approved $89,191.12 Escrow Fund Abstract #25-09 (5-0)
• Approved $1,020,000 in cash transfers to/from investment funds (5-0)
• Accepted Advisory Opinions 2025-01, 2025-02, and 2025-03 (3-2, 3-1-1, 3-1-1)
• Approved Ben LaSala's Eagle Scout Food Pantry Box project (5-0)
• Appointed Donna McMahon to the Conservation Commission (5-0)
• Authorized end of probation for Highway Dept. operator Lucas Mahran (5-0)
• Kept open public hearings for Water District No. 14 and Local Law A-v1/2025 (5-0)

TOWN OF MONROE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Town of Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals voted on three variance applications and reapproved a Home Depot resolution with a parking space reduction from 585 to 580. The board also scheduled public hearings for two new projects and approved past meeting minutes.

• Approved variance for Michael Dy at 95 Walton Terrace with standard conditions
• Approved variance for Jule Rutledge at 228 Sunset Terrace, with 60‑day completion deadline by August 24, 2025
• Approved variance for Jacob Zicherman at 10 Twin Lakes Road, pending clarification on lot coverage from Building Inspector
• Reapproved Home Depot resolution, amending SEQRA to reflect parking reduction from 585 to 580 spaces and a condition regarding the Village of Woodbury
• Scheduled public hearings for Aaron Zimmerman (37 Dry Hill Rd) on July 22, 2025 and Paul Sisilli (57 Lake Shore Dr) on August 26, 2025

The Board approved variances for two properties seeking short-term rental permits and granted a 60-day extension for an expired accessory structure variance. One request for relief from road improvement conditions was discussed but not decided.

• Approved front yard width and side yard setback variances for 95 Walton Terrace (5-0)
• Approved 60-day extension (until August 24, 2025) for expired variance at 228 Sunset Terrace (5-0)
• Approved front yard setback and lot coverage variances for 10 Twin Lakes Road (5-0)

Town of Monroe Planning Board Regular Meeting

The Town of Monroe Planning Board held public hearings and took action on three properties. They closed the public hearings for Mountain View Subdivision (290 Mountain View) and O&R Substation (Forest Street), and approved a resolution of approval and site plan special use permit for Moses Hirsch (47 Seven Springs Rd) with conditions. They also scheduled a future public hearing for 81 Raywood Drive Lot #3 on July 15, 2025, and approved several sets of meeting minutes.

• Approved resolution of approval and site plan special use permit for Moses Hirsch at 47 Seven Springs Rd, subject to changes discussed
• Closed public hearing and adopted negative declaration for Mountain View Subdivision at 290 Mountain View
• Closed public hearing for O&R Substation on Forest Street
• Scheduled public hearing for July 15, 2025 for 81 Raywood Drive Lot #3
• Approved minutes from June 2024 through April 2025 meetings

The Planning Board approved a site plan and special use permit for a project at 47 Seven Springs Rd. The board also opened and closed a public hearing for a subdivision at 290 Mountain View Drive and closed a public hearing for an O&R substation project.

• Approved resolution of approval and site plan special use permit for Moses Hirsch at 47 Seven Springs Rd (3-0)
• Adopted negative declaration for 290 Mountain View Drive (3-0)
• Opened public hearing for 290 Mountain View Drive (3-0)
• Closed public hearing for 290 Mountain View Drive (3-0)
• Closed public hearing for O&R Substation at Forest Street (3-0)

MONROE TOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The Monroe Town Board opened a public hearing on Local Law A-v1/2025 to amend water pipe material requirements (continued to July 14), and continued a hearing on the FY-2026 Orange County Community Development Block Grant application. The board also approved the General Fund abstract of $494,141.99. A statement clarified that a motor home at Town Hall is for grant writers working on an archiving grant.

• Public hearing opened for Local Law A-v1/2025 to amend Article VI, Ch. 53 on water pipe materials (continued to July 14, 2025)
• Continuation of public hearing on FY-2026 Orange County Community Development Block Grant application
• Approval of General Fund Abstract #25-12 totaling $494,141.99 (checks #36885-36969)
• Statement: motor home at Town Hall belongs to Warren Records Management for a 63-day archiving grant project, authorized by Resolution 2025-#196
• Announcements: Orange County Mobile DMV June 17, early voting June 14-22, Monroe Repair Cafe June 28

The Town Board opened a public hearing to discuss Local Law A-v1/2025, which proposes allowing alternative materials for privately owned water mains. The board also held a presentation on a $185 million wastewater treatment plant expansion and concluded a public hearing regarding a 2026 community development grant.

• Opened public hearing for Local Law A-v1/2025 regarding water pipe materials
• Closed continuation of public hearing for FY-2026 Orange County Community Development Block Grant Program
• Approved motion to open the June 16, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Town of Monroe Planning Board Workshop Meeting

The Town of Monroe Planning Board approved a 180-day extension for the Monroe Commons project on Nininger Road until December 12, 2025, and authorized a negative declaration for the O&R Substation on Forest Street, meaning no significant environmental impact is expected. The board also discussed several other returning projects, including Henry Farm, Pallotti Village, Meadow Hill Subdivision, and Walmart on Larkin Drive, and approved minutes from previous meetings.

• Approved 180-day extension for Monroe Commons (0182-2019) at Nininger Road until Dec 12, 2025
• Authorized negative declaration for O&R Substation (0237-2025) at Forest Street
• Discussed Henry Farm (0201-2022) at Lakes Road & Camp Monroe
• Discussed Pallotti Village (0196-2021) at Harriman Heights Road
• Discussed Walmart projects (0233-2024 & 0218-2024) at Larkin Drive

The Planning Board approved a 180-day extension for the Monroe Commons conditional approval. Other projects, including Henry Farm, Pallotti Village, Meadow Hill Subdivision, and Walmart, were discussed for updates and revisions but no final decisions were recorded.

• Approved 180-day extension for Monroe Commons conditional approval until December 12, 2025 (3-0)

MONROE TOWN BOARD SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

The Monroe Town Board held a special meeting and unanimously approved a resolution authorizing a home rule request to the New York State Senate and Assembly. The request seeks to legalize the establishment of Water District No. 14 and authorize bond issuance to repay inter-fund borrowings from the Town's General Fund.

• Resolution 2025/255 authorizing a home rule request for Senate Bill S6247A and Assembly Bill A5877A to validate Water District No. 14
• Authorization to issue bonds or notes to finance capital improvements in Water District No. 14
• Unanimous vote (5-0) by the Town Board in support of the resolution
• Public comment rules restated, including 3-minute limit for regular meetings and 5-minute limit for public hearings

The Town Board approved a Home Rule Request to legalize the establishment of Water District No. 14. This action supports New York State Senate Bill S6247A and Assembly Bill A5877A to authorize bonds or notes to finance capital improvements previously funded by the General Fund.

• Approved Home Rule Request for Water District No. 14 (5-0)
• Opened special meeting at 8:03 AM (3-0)

MONROE TOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The board voted to continue the public hearing on increasing and improving facilities of Water District No. 14 until July 14, 2025. They also opened and continued a public hearing on a proposed application for the FY-2026 Orange County Community Development Block Grant Program. The board accepted the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes after a failed amendment motion. Other items included community announcements and audit of claims.

• Continued public hearing on Water District No. 14 improvements (bond resolutions from 2021 cited)
• Opened public hearing for FY-2026 Orange County Community Development Block Grant application
• Accepted May 19, 2025 meeting minutes after motion to amend failed (3-2 vote)
• Motion to amend minutes (Resolution 2025-228) failed
• Audit of claims: General Fund Abstract

The Town Board kept open public hearings regarding Water District No. 14 improvements and the FY-2026 Orange County Community Development Block Grant program. The board also accepted the May 19, 2025, meeting minutes. A motion to amend those minutes failed.

• Approved keeping public hearing open for Water District No. 14 improvements until July 14, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved keeping public hearing open for FY-2026 Community Development Block Grant application until June 16, 2025 (5-0)
• Accepted May 19, 2025 minutes (Resolution 2025-238)
• Denied amendment to May 19, 2025 minutes Resolution 2025-228 (2-2)

TOWN OF MONROE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Zoning Board of Appeals held public hearings and approved variances for three properties, including a Home Depot project on Larkin Drive. The board also scheduled future hearings for two new projects and a rehearing for a returning project. Additionally, the board voted to change its meeting time to 6:30 PM.

• Home Depot (z096-2024) at Larkin Drive: approved with conditions after public hearing
• Kevin Donoghue (Z097-2025) at 98 Osseo Park Rd: variances approved with conditions
• Camille Tokerud (Z096-2025) at 112 Osseo Park Rd: motion to approve initially failed, later attorney to draft resolution
• New projects: Michael Dy at 95 Walton Terrace and Jacob Zicherman at 10 Twin Lakes Rd scheduled for June 24 public hearings
• Jule Rutledge (Z054-2020) at 228 Sunset Terrace: rehearing scheduled for June 24

The Board approved a parking-related application for Home Depot and granted zoning variances for two residential properties on Osseo Park Road. Two new short-term rental variance requests were scheduled for future public hearings.

• Approved Home Depot parking application (5-0)
• Approved variances for 98 Osseo Park Rd (5-0)
• Approved variances for 112 Osseo Park Rd (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for 95 Walton Terrace STR variance for June 24, 2025 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for 10 Twin Lakes Road STR variance for June 24, 2025 (5-0)

Town of Monroe Planning Board Regular Meeting

The Planning Board reviewed several returning projects and conducted public hearings. Actions included approving amended permits for residential properties and assuming lead agency status for a proposed subdivision.

• Approved amended site plan special use permit for Nicholas Gordon at 18 Stairway
• Assumed lead agency status and set a June 17, 2025 hearing for a subdivision at 290 Mountain View Ave
• Approved the second amended resolution for properties at 81 Raywood Dr
• Approved amended resolution for Paul and Dawn Reiser at 22 Stairway
• Continued public hearings for Orange & Rockland (off Forest Ave) and Moses Hirsch (47 Seven Springs Road) until June 17, 2025

The Planning Board approved amended site plan special use permits for properties at 18 and 22 Stairway. The board also assumed lead agency status for a proposed subdivision at 290 Mountain View Ave and approved a second amended resolution for 81 Raywood Dr.

• Approved amended site plan special use permit for Nicholas Gordon at 18 Stairway (4-0)
• Assumed lead agency status for proposed subdivision at 290 Mountain View Ave (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for 290 Mountain View Ave for June 17, 2025, pending architectural info (4-0)
• Approved Second Amended resolution of approval for Bais A Properties at 81 Raywood Dr (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for contractor storage yard for Paul & Dawn Reiser at 22 Stairway (4-0)

MONROE TOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The Monroe Town Board voted to continue a public hearing on increasing and improving facilities for Water District No. 14 until June 2, 2025. It also set a June 2 public hearing for the FY-2026 Community Development Block Grant application. The board approved financial items including a $425,024.39 General Fund abstract, a $440,000 cash transfer, and a $37,095 budget transfer.

• Continuation of public hearing for Water District No. 14 increase and improvement of facilities until June 2
• Public hearing set for FY-2026 Community Development Block Grant application on June 2
• Approval of General Fund Abstract #25-10 totaling $425,024.39
• Approval of Cash Transfer Abstract #2025-03 for $440,000 to/from investment funds
• Approval of Budget Transfer Abstract #2025-01 for $37,095 in expenditure adjustments

The Town Board approved several financial abstracts, including a $425,024.39 General Fund payment and $440,000 in cash transfers. The Board also scheduled a public hearing for the FY-2026 Community Development Block Grant application and extended a hearing regarding Water District No. 14.

• Approved General Fund Abstract #25-10 totaling $425,024.39
• Approved Escrow Fund Abstract #25-07 totaling $3,762.25
• Approved $440,000.00 in cash transfers to/from investment funds
• Set FY-2026 Community Development Block Grant public hearing for June 2, 2025
• Kept open Water District No. 14 facilities improvement hearing until June 2, 2025
• Approved Budget Transfer Abstract #2025-01 for $37,095.00
• Approved Budget Transfer Abstract #2025-04 for $1,000.00
• Approved Budget Transfer Abstract #2025-02 for $1,233.68

Town of Monroe Planning Board Regular Meeting

The Planning Board voted to approve the Target expansion and a Tesla charging station at the same Bailey Farm Road site. They also granted a deadline extension for the Bias Properties project at 81 Raywood Drive and approved an amended resolution for Ilona Bito at 122 Ludlam Road. Discussions were held on Walmart expansion and parking at Larkin Drive, but no votes were taken on those items.

• Target Expansion (0234-2024) at Bailey Farm Road – motion to adopt resolution carried
• Tesla Charging Station at Target (0232-2024) at 128 Bailey Farm Road – motion to approve carried
• Walmart Expansion (0233-2024) and Walmart Parking (0218-2024) at Larkin Drive – discussed, no decision
• 81 Raywood Drive Bias Properties (0228-2024) – extension granted until November 9, 2025
• Ilona Bito (0226-2024) at 122 Ludlam Road – approved as amended

The Planning Board granted conditional final approval for a Target expansion and approved a Tesla charging station. The Board also extended a project deadline for Bias Properties and approved an accessory apartment for Ilona Bito. The Walmart expansion project remains under review with several required modifications.

• Approved Target Expansion at 0234-2024 SBL # 2-1-38 Bailey Farm Road (5-0)
• Approved Tesla Charging Station at Target (0232-2024) (5-0)
• Extended site plan and special use permit for 81 Raywood Drive to Nov 9, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved amended resolution for 81 Raywood Drive regarding water supply (5-0)
• Approved accessory apartment for Ilona Bito at 122 Ludlam Road as amended (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for July 11, Dec 12, Dec 17, Jan 9, and Feb 13, 2024/2025

MONROE TOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The Monroe Town Board is voting on several resolutions, including hiring a seasonal park laborer, approving an assessor's training, and returning escrow for a completed ZBA application. The board will also discuss a developer's request to substitute PVC for ductile iron water mains at Bald Hill Estates. The most consequential item is a motion requesting state legislation to authorize a hotel/motel occupancy tax that would also apply to short-term rentals.

• Motion from the floor: resolution requesting state enactment of law to allow a hotel/motel occupancy tax including short-term rentals
• Old business: discussion of Bald Hill Developments LLC request to substitute C900 PVC pipe for ductile iron water mains at Bald Hill Estates
• General Fund Abstract #25-9: approval of checks totaling $283,910.50
• Resolution approving Justin Acevedo as Seasonal Laborer at Smith's Clove Park at $18/hr from May 12 to Oct 15, 2025
• Resolution approving Assessor Carla McNamara to attend 2025 Cornell Seminar on Professional Development at estimated cost of $1,679

The Town Board approved General and Escrow fund abstracts totaling $334,673.10 and hired a seasonal laborer for Smith's Clove Park. A resolution requesting state legislation to authorize a hotel/motel occupancy tax was defeated.

• Approved General Fund Abstract #25-9 totaling $283,910.50 (4-0)
• Approved Escrow Fund Abstract #25-06 totaling $50,762.60 (4-0)
• Approved Justin Acevedo as Seasonal Laborer for Smith's Clove Park at $18/hour (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of Christopher Shaw from Conservation Commission (4-0)
• Approved return of $1,054.01 escrow to Ilona Bito (4-0)
• Approved $1,679 for Assessor Carla McNamara to attend Cornell Seminar (4-0)
• Denied resolution requesting state legislation for a 5% hotel/motel occupancy tax (2-2)
• Accepted April 21, 2025 minutes (3-0, 1 abstain)

TOWN OF MONROE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

The Zoning Board of Appeals held public hearings and granted a variance for preexisting conditions to Herman Wagschal at 16 Lanzut Court. They also opened a hearing for Home Depot at Larkin Drive, rescheduled hearings for Kevin Donoghue and Camille Tokerud to May 27, accepted a new project from Michael Dy at 95 Walton Terrace, and scheduled a rehearing for Jule Rutledge at 228 Sunset Terrace for May 27.

• Granted variance for Herman Wagschal at 16 Lanzut Court (SBL #1-1-47.32)
• Opened public hearing for Home Depot at Larkin Drive (SBL #2-1-31.2)
• Rescheduled Kevin Donoghue hearing at 98 Osseo Park Rd and Camille Tokerud hearing at 112 Osseo Park Rd to May 27, 2025
• Accepted new project application from Michael Dy at 95 Walton Terrace (SBL #18-4-50.2)
• Scheduled rehearing for Jule Rutledge at 228 Sunset Terrace (SBL #11-1-1) for May 27, 2025

The Board approved variances for side yard and lot coverage for a preexisting structure at 16 Lanzut Court. Several other public hearings were rescheduled for May 27, 2025, and one application was accepted for a future rehearing.

• Granted side yard and lot coverage variances for 16 Lanzut Court (5-0)
• Rescheduled public hearing for 98 Osseo Park Rd to May 27, 2025 (5-0)
• Rescheduled public hearing for 112 Osseo Park Rd to May 27, 2025 (5-0)
• Accepted application for 228 Sunset Terrace and scheduled rehearing for May 27, 2025 (5-0)

MONROE TOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The Monroe Town Board continued a public hearing on Water District No. 14 improvements, approved a $332,485.20 general fund abstract, and appointed personnel including a permanent assessor and deputy highway superintendent. The board also authorized legal counsel to defend the town in a lawsuit brought by the Village of Monroe.

• Continuation of public hearing for Water District No. 14 improvements until June 2, 2025
• Approval of General Fund Abstract #25-8 totaling $332,485.20 (checks #36643-36706)
• Appointment of William Brown as Deputy Highway Superintendent with $6,500 annual stipend
• Appointment of Carla McNamara as permanent Assessor for a 6-year term effective October 1, 2025
• Resolution authorizing Feerick Nugent MacCartney PLLC to defend the town in Village of Monroe v Town of Monroe lawsuit

Town of Monroe Planning Board Regular Meeting

The Planning Board held a public hearing for Nick Gordon at 18 Stairway, Monroe, and directed the attorney to prepare a resolution for the May 2025 meeting. For returning projects, the board classified Paul Reiser's project at 20 Stairway as a Type II action and scheduled a public hearing for May 20. The board also appointed a wetland scientist for the O&R project off Forest Ave, scheduled its public hearing, and extended the 127 Seven Springs Subdivision approval by 90 days. Additionally, the board declared its intent to be lead agency for the Pallotti Village site plan amendment.

• Public hearing held for Nick Gordon (0220-2023) at 18 Stairway, Monroe; resolution preparation directed for May 2025
• Paul Reiser project (0239-2025) at 20 Stairway classified as Type II action; public hearing set for May 20, 2025 at 6:30 pm
• O&R project (0237-2025) off Forest Ave: appointed Greg Fleisher as wetland scientist, scheduled public hearing for May 20 at 6:40 pm, referred to OCDP for GML review
• 127 Seven Springs Rd Subdivision (0204-2022) approval extended 90 days until July 10, 2025
• Board declared intent to be lead agency for Pallotti Village site plan amendment application

The Planning Board designated two site plan applications as Type II actions and scheduled a public hearing for a contractor storage yard. The board also appointed a wetland scientist for an O&R project.

• Declared Nick Gordon landscape storage application a Type II Action (3-0)
• Directed attorney to prepare resolution for Nick Gordon application for May meeting (3-0)
• Classified Paul Reiser contractor storage project as a Type II action (3-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Paul Reiser application for May 20, 2025 (3-0)
• Authorized attorney to prepare draft resolution of approval for Paul Reiser project (3-0)
• Appointed Greg Fleisher as Wetland Scientist for O&R project (3-0)

Town of Monroe Planning Board Workshop Meeting

The Planning Board approved the first amended resolution for Eagle View Estates preliminary and final subdivision at 402 Lakes Road. They referred the Aaron Zimmerman application at 37 Dry Hill Road to the ZBA for net lot area and 280-A variances and assumed lead agency status. A public hearing was scheduled for Moses Hirsch at 47 Seven Springs Rd for May 20, 2025, subject to water capacity data. The board also discussed Henry Farm, 81 Raywood Drive, and Mountain View Subdivision.

• Approved first amended resolution for Eagle View Estates subdivision (project 2018-0168) at 402 Lakes Road
• Referred 37 Dry Hill Road (Aaron Zimmerman) to ZBA for net lot area and 280-A variances
• Assumed lead agency status for 37 Dry Hill Road application
• Scheduled public hearing for Moses Hirsch at 47 Seven Springs Rd on May 20, 2025 contingent on water capacity info
• Discussed Henry Farm (Lakes Road & Camp Monroe), 81 Raywood Drive, and Mountain View Subdivision (290 Mountain View)

The Planning Board approved an amended resolution for the Eagle View Estates subdivision to account for additional grading and tree removal. The board also reviewed consistency analyses for the Henry Farm project and discussed lot coverage for 81 Raywood Drive.

• Approved first amended resolution for preliminary and final subdivision of Eagle View Estates (5-0)

MONROE TOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDA

The Monroe Town Board approved minutes, audited claims totaling $421,795.72 (general fund $419,399.77 and escrow $2,395.95), and authorized several personnel actions including hiring a seasonal laborer, part-time bus driver, and assistant building inspector. The board also noted technical difficulties from the March 24 meeting and announced upcoming community events like Clean Sweep and the mobile DMV.

• Approved General Fund Abstract #25-7 for $419,399.77
• Approved Escrow Fund Abstract #25-05 for $2,395.95
• Ended probation of Christopher McDermott, Heavy Equipment Operator, Highway Department
• Hired Jonathan Subocz as Seasonal Laborer at $20/hr (May 19–Aug 15, 2025)
• Hired Brenda Woodard as Part-Time Bus Driver, Dial-A-Ride at $22.47/hr

The Town Board approved General and Escrow fund abstracts totaling $421,795.72 and formally endorsed the Orange County Bikeway Vision Plan. The board also approved several new hires and a five-year bus operator service contract with Orange County.

• Approved General Fund Abstract #25-7 totaling $419,399.77 (5-0)
• Approved Escrow Fund Abstract #25-05 totaling $2,395.95 (5-0)
• Unanimously supported the Orange County Bikeway Vision Plan (5-0)
• Authorized 2025-2030 Bus Operator Service Contract with Orange County (5-0)
• Approved hiring Jonathan Subocz as Seasonal Laborer at $20/hr (5-0)
• Approved hiring Brenda Woodard as Part-Time Bus Driver at $22.47/hr (5-0)
• Approved hiring Max Dao as Part-time Assistant Building Inspector III at $28/hr (5-0)
• Ended probationary period for Highway Dept. operator Christopher McDermott (5-0)