Briarcliff Manor public meetings in 2021
32 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss the FY 2021-2022 Capital Budget and various local law chapters. The meeting includes a continued public hearing on affordable housing and the review of cabaret license applications.
- Adoption of Capital Budget FY 2021-2022
- Public Hearing: Chapter 220-10, Affordable Housing
- Adoption of Chapter 220-9.1 Regulation of Solar Energy Collectors
- Cabaret License Applications for Orfino’s, Savorys, and Squires
- Resolution supporting Assembly Bill A07752 and Senate Bill S07021 for Briarcliff Manor Fire Department
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will conduct a work session to review several public hearings and administrative updates. Discussion items include affordable housing regulations, solar energy collectors, and a special use permit for Scarborough Presbyterian Church.
- Public Hearing: Chapter 220-10, Affordable Housing
- Public Hearing: Chapter 220-9.1, Regulation of Solar Energy Collectors
- Public Hearing: Renew a Special Use Permit for Scarborough Presbyterian Church
- Master Municipal Multi-Modal (MM) Capital Project Agreement with NYS DOT
- Cedar Drive Sewer Petition
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is conducting public hearings on proposed amendments to local laws regarding affordable housing and solar energy collectors. The board is also considering a special use permit renewal for Scarborough Presbyterian Church.
- Public hearing on Chapter 220-10, Affordable Housing
- Public hearing on Chapter 220-9.1, Regulation of Solar Energy Collectors
- Public hearing to renew a Special Use Permit for Scarborough Presbyterian Church
- Proposed Master Municipal Multi-Modal Capital Project Agreement with NY State DOT
- Acceptance of a donation
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is holding a work session to review the tentative Capital Plan for 2021-2024. The plan outlines proposed spending across multiple departments, including public works, emergency services, and parks.
- Law Park Drainage Basin project with actual bid total costs of $1.63 million
- Proposed $950,000 for a Rescue Truck replacement
- Proposed $700,000 for Transite Pipe Replacement
- Proposed $1.219 million for Streetscape Reflections Phase III construction
- Proposed $385,000 for Village Hall/PD ADA compliance
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is holding public hearings on zoning amendments regarding special permit uses and affordable housing. The board is also reviewing regulations for solar energy collectors and residency requirements.
- Proposed amendments to Chapter 220-6 (Special Permit Uses) and Chapter 220-10 (Affordable Housing)
- Public hearing on Chapter 220-9.1 Regulation of Solar Energy Collectors
- Public hearing on Chapter 54 Residency Requirements
- Proposed special use permit renewal for Scarborough Presbyterian Church
- Award of RFP for Tree Inventory and Community Forest Management Plan
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is conducting a work session to review agenda items including public hearings on affordable housing and solar energy collectors. The body will also discuss budget transfers, a tree inventory RFP, and a sewer petition for Cedar Drive.
- Public hearings on Chapter 220-10 (Affordable Housing) and Chapter 220-6 (Special Permit Uses)
- Public hearing on Chapter 220-9.1 (Regulation of Solar Energy Collectors)
- Public hearing on Chapter 54 (Residency Requirements)
- Proposed special use permit renewal for Scarborough Presbyterian Church
- Award of RFP for Tree Inventory & Community Forest Management Plan
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is conducting a work session to review public hearings on zoning and affordable housing. The body is also considering bid awards for Streetscape Phase I and a property maintenance extension request from the school district.
- Public hearings on Chapter 220-6 (Special Permit Uses) and Chapter 220-10 (Affordable Housing)
- Special Use Permit amendment for Sleepy Hollow Country Club
- Award of bids for Streetscape Phase I General Construction and Electrical
- Proposed public hearings for Chapter 220-9.1 (Solar Energy Collectors) and Chapter 220-6 (Solar Farms)
- Executive Recruitment Services Agreement with Strategic Government Resources
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is holding continued public hearings on affordable housing and special permit uses. The meeting includes decisions on streetscape construction bids and the authorization of an executive recruitment agreement.
- Continued public hearings on Chapter 220-6 (Special Permit Uses) and Chapter 220-10 (Affordable Housing)
- Continued public hearing to amend a Special Use Permit for Sleepy Hollow Country Club
- Award of bids for Streetscape Phase One (General Construction and Electrical)
- Authorization for Mayor to execute an Executive Recruitment Services Agreement with Strategic Government Resources
- Budget transfers for the Library Fund and close out of Capital Project 17231
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Mayor and Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review a paving contract award and tax certiorari for Trump National Residences. The board will also discuss various village updates, including parking regulations and recreation fees.
- Review of annual paving bid award to Waters Contracting for $702,386.30
- Review of tax certiorari regarding Trump National Residences
- Discussion of recreation fees for Pickle Ball add-on
- Review of downtown parking regulations
- Discussion of annual non-union salary adjustments
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review several public hearings and discuss a zoning text amendment requested by Ecogy Energy. The proposal seeks to allow a 158.8 kW roof-mounted community solar system at St. Theresa’s School.
- Public hearings on Chapter 220-6 (Special Permit Uses), Chapter 220-10 (Affordable Housing), Chapter 186 (Streets and Sidewalks), and Chapter 90 (Rapid Entry Systems)
- Public hearing to amend a Special Use Permit for Sleepy Hollow Country Club
- Proposed zoning amendment for Ecogy Energy's 158.8 kW solar system at St. Theresa’s Church/School
- Amendment to Master Fee Schedule
- Amendment to a Cell Lease Agreement
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will consider several local law amendments regarding affordable housing, streets, sidewalks, and rapid entry systems. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a special use permit amendment for Sleepy Hollow Country Club.
- Public Hearing: Chapter 220-6, Special Permit Uses
- Public Hearing: Chapter 220-10, Affordable Housing
- Public Hearing: Chapter 186, Streets and Sidewalks
- Public Hearing: Chapter 90, Article VI, Rapid Entry Systems
- Public Hearing: Amend a Special Use Permit – Sleepy Hollow Country Club
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is reviewing a proposed zoning text amendment to allow roof-mounted community solar projects. The meeting also includes several public hearings on building construction, affordable housing, and street regulations.
- Proposed zoning amendment for a 158.8 kW roof-mounted solar system at St. Theresa’s Church/School
- Public hearings on Chapter 90 (Building Construction, Unsafe Buildings, Vacant Building Registry)
- Public hearings on Chapter 220-10 (Affordable Housing) and Chapter 220-6 (Special Permit Uses)
- Public hearings on Chapter 186 (Streets and Sidewalks) and Chapter 90, Article VI (Rapid Entry Systems)
- Review of amendments to the Master Fee Schedule, including updated building permit and fire inspection fees
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is reviewing several local law amendments regarding building construction, fire prevention, and affordable housing. The meeting includes public hearings on streets, sidewalks, and rapid entry systems.
- Public hearing for Chapter 90: Building Construction and Fire Prevention
- Public hearing for Chapter 220-10: Affordable Housing
- Public hearing for Chapter 220-6: Special Permit Uses
- Public hearing for Chapter 220-14: Approval of Site Development Plans
- Proposed special use permit amendment for Sleepy Hollow Country Club
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is meeting to adopt the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget and establish the corresponding tax levy. The board is also proposing amendments to the Master Fee Schedule regarding water rates effective June 1, 2021.
- Adoption of 2021-2022 budget with total expenses of $30,033,981
- Real estate tax levy of $12,493,265
- Tax rate of $5.7554 per $1,000 assessed value for Town of Ossining properties
- Tax rate of $420.1054 per $1,000 assessed value for Town of Mt. Pleasant properties
- Proposed water rate increases for usage over 5,000 CF (e.g., inside rates rising from $105.00 to $115.50 for 5001-8000 CF)
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is conducting public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 tentative budget and a property tax levy exceeding the general municipal law limit. The meeting also includes hearings on affordable housing, site development plans, and building construction codes.
- Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Tentative Budget
- Public hearing on Property Tax Levy in Excess of the Limit Established in General Municipal Law §3-c
- Public hearings on Chapter 220-10 (Affordable Housing) and Chapter 220-14 (Site Development Plans)
- Public hearing on Chapter 90 (Building Construction and Fire Prevention)
- Declaration of surplus vehicles and equipment
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is conducting public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 tentative budget and several building and zoning codes. The board is also considering amendments to building permit requirements and the regulation of unsafe or vacant structures.
- Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Tentative Budget
- Proposed amendments to Chapter 90 regarding building permits, unsafe buildings, and vacant building registries
- Public hearings on Chapter 220-6 (Special Permit Uses), 220-10 (Affordable Housing), and 220-14 (Site Development Plans)
- Public hearing on Property Tax Levy in Excess of the Limit Established in General Municipal Law §3-c
- Declaration of surplus vehicles and equipment
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Mayor and Board of Trustees will conduct a work session to review the tentative budget and updates to building and fire prevention codes. The board will also discuss proposed affordable housing regulations under Chapter 220-10.
- Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Tentative Budget
- Public hearing on Chapter 90 Building Construction and Fire Prevention and Chapter 90-12 Permits
- Discussion of Chapter 220-10 Affordable Housing regulations
- Tax Certiorari regarding Sleepy Hollow Country Club
- Fire Service Awards Program 2020
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is conducting public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 tentative budget and proposed amendments to building construction and fire prevention codes. The budget hearing is scheduled to be adjourned to April 20, 2021.
- Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Tentative Budget
- Proposed amendments to Chapter 90 regarding Unsafe Buildings and Structures and Vacant Building Registry
- Tax Certiorari regarding Sleepy Hollow Country Club
- Fire Service Awards Program 2020
- Proposed fines of $1,000 to $3,000 for violations of the Unsafe Buildings and Structures code
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is conducting an organizational meeting to swear in elected officials and appoint members to village boards and commissions. The body is also approving various administrative policies and designating official banks and newspapers.
- Oath of office for Mayor Steven A. Vescio, Trustees Peter S. Chatzky and Edward E. Midgley, and Justice Howard T. Code
- Appointment of Peter S. Chatzky as Deputy Mayor
- Approval of Village Procurement Policy, including bidding thresholds of $20,000 for purchase contracts and $35,000 for public works contracts
- Designation of TD Bank, JP Morgan Chase, Webster Bank, and Glens Falls National Bank for village funds
- Approval of Village Investment, Fund Balance, Fixed Asset, Seat Belt, and Vehicle policies
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to present the tentative budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The meeting also includes an executive session to receive advice from counsel.
- Tentative Budget Presentation for FY 2021-2022
- Executive Session: Advice of Counsel
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is meeting to certify a police reform plan required by New York State Executive Order 203. The meeting includes a public hearing on the draft report and decisions regarding police personnel and legal retainers.
- Promotion of Jan Pierre Chavez to Police Detective with an annual salary of $127,904.86
- Certification and adoption of the Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Report
- Authorization of retainer agreements for Thompson and Bender, Sive Pagat and Risel, and Lamb and Barnovsky
- Appointment of Village Prosecutor
- Scheduling of a public hearing to amend Chapter 90, Building Construction and Fire Prevention
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss proposed updates to Chapter 220-10 regarding affordable housing. The meeting also includes a continued public hearing on a police reform report and the adoption of public health emergency plans.
- Review of Chapter 220-10 Affordable Housing standards
- Continued public hearing: Police Reform Advisory Committee Draft Report
- Promotion of Police Officer to Detective
- Adoption of Public Health Emergency Plans
- Budget transfers
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing regarding the Police Reform Advisory Committee's draft report. The meeting also includes discussions on amending recreation fees, scheduling the annual organizational meeting, and reviewing upcoming budget hearings.
- Public Hearing: Police Reform Advisory Committee Draft Report
- Amendment of Master Fee Schedule for Recreation Fees
- Scheduling of 2021-2022 Tentative Budget Public Hearing
- Bid awards for Chilmark Park Backstop and Fencing and Village Hall ADA Project
- Tax Certioraris for Briarcliff Station, LLC (75 North State Road) and T5@New York, LLC (600 Albany Post Road)
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review a draft report from the Police Reform Advisory Committee. The body will also discuss recreation fee amendments, budget transfers, and contract awards for village projects.
- Public Hearing: Police Reform Advisory Committee Draft Report
- Award of Bid: Chilmark Park Backstop and Fencing Project
- Award of Bid: Village Hall ADA Project
- Recreation Fees Amendment
- Lamb and Barnosky’s Labor Counsel Agreement
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to potentially adopt Chapter 218, which would replace the existing freshwater wetlands law with more protective regulations for both freshwater and tidal wetlands. The board is also considering a contract for acrylic color coating at Chilmark Park.
- Proposed adoption of Chapter 218 Wetlands to replace Chapter 131
- Special Use Permit Amendment public hearing for Sleepy Hollow Country Club
- Special Use Permit Amendment public hearing for St. Theresa’s Church and School
- Proposed agreement with Crafco Inc./Copeland Coating & Sports Surfaces for Chilmark Park
- Budget transfers
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review several items including public hearings for wetlands regulations and special use permit amendments. The meeting also includes updates on the Village Hall ADA project, streetscape progress, and the search for a new Village Manager.
- Continuation of Public Hearing: New Chapter 218, Wetlands
- Public Hearing: Sleepy Hollow Country Club – Special Use Permit Amendment
- Public Hearing: St. Theresa’s Church and School – Special Use Permit Amendment
- Chilmark Park Acrylic Color Coating RFP – Pickleball and Baseball Courts
- Village Hall ADA Project update
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will consider a new chapter of the village code regarding wetlands protection. Other agenda items include the appointment of a provisional Police Chief and a roadway rehabilitation bid.
- Continuation of Public Hearing for New Chapter 218, Wetlands
- Appointment of Provisional Police Chief
- Special Use Permit Amendment – St. Theresa’s Church
- Award of Bid – Roadway Rehabilitation – Tuttle Road
- Agreement with Hendrickson Fire Equipment
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is conducting a work session to review five alternative concept plans for the Village Hall parking lot and connections to adjacent properties. The meeting also includes reviews of upcoming public hearings and contract awards.
- Provident Design Engineering presentation on Cross Access Easements for Village Hall parking
- Public hearing review for Chapter 131, Freshwater Wetlands
- Bid award for roadway rehabilitation on Tuttle Road
- Rescue truck purchase contract
- Scheduling of public hearings for Saint Theresa’s Church Special Use Permit Amendment and a Police Reform Town Hall
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will meet via Zoom to review agenda items including a public hearing on freshwater wetlands and a special use permit for Sleepy Hollow Country Club. The session also includes updates on village infrastructure and a search for a new Village Manager.
- Public Hearing on Chapter 131, Freshwater Wetlands
- Sleepy Hollow Country Club Special Use Permit Amendment
- Tax Certiorari regarding Scarborough Station Road
- Law Park Drainage Basin Update at Tuttle Road
- Village Manager search
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to amend Chapter 131 and adopt a new Chapter 218 regarding wetlands protection. The proposed law aims to preserve and regulate wetlands and watercourses to prevent destruction and manage flooding.
- Public hearing on proposed local law to rename Chapter 131 to Chapter 218 (Wetlands)
- Resolution to establish a referendum to amend the Fire Department Service Award Program
- Scheduling of a public hearing for a Special Use Permit Amendment for Sleepy Hollow Country Club
- Tax Certiorari regarding Scarborough Station Road
- Fire Department membership item for O’Neill
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is continuing a public hearing on a proposed local law to amend Chapter 131 regarding Freshwater Wetlands. The proposal aims to regulate development and preserve wetlands and watercourses to protect against flooding and preserve wildlife habitats.
- Public hearing on proposed local law to amend Chapter 131 (Freshwater Wetlands)
- Acknowledgement of Police Chief's retirement
Mayor & Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is holding a work session to review a public hearing regarding Chapter 131, Freshwater Wetlands. The meeting also includes updates on village infrastructure and a search for a Village Manager.
- Public Hearing - Chapter 131, Freshwater Wetlands
- Village Hall ADA Update
- Law Park Drainage Basin Update - Tuttle Road
- Village Manager Search
- Streetscape Update