Monroe public meetings in 2022
53 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board
The Monroe Planning Board will hold its regular meeting, approving the 2023 meeting schedule and discussing two returning projects: a Verizon/Homeland Towers telecommunications facility at 24-26 Strauss Lane and Palotti Village at 98 Harriman Heights Road. The board voted to assume lead agency for the Verizon project and schedule a public hearing for January 17, 2023. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from several prior meetings.
- Approval of 2023 meeting schedule
- Homeland Towers & Verizon Wireless (0205-2022) at 24-26 Strauss Lane: lead agency assumed, public hearing set for Jan. 17, 2023
- Palotti Village (0196-2021) at 98 Harriman Heights Road: discussion/action
- Minutes approval for meetings on Apr. 19, Aug. 11, Oct. 13, Oct. 18, and Nov. 15, 2022
The Planning Board approved the 2023 meeting schedule and assumed lead agency status for a proposed Verizon Homeland Towers facility. A public hearing for the telecommunications project was scheduled for January 17, 2023.
- Approved 2023 Meeting Schedule (4-0)
- Assumed lead agency for Verizon Homeland Towers at Strauss Lane (4-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Homeland Towers for January 17, 2023 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
The Monroe Planning Board will discuss and take action on several projects, including the Henry Farm subdivision, Mountainview Shul, and Sheri Torah. They will also consider extending the shot clock for Homeland Towers and review meeting minutes. The board voted to act as lead agency for Henry Farm and to schedule a public hearing for Mountainview Shul.
- Henry Farm subdivision (SBL# 29-1-2-.52) at Lakes Rd and Camp Monroe Road: board voted to act as lead agency
- Mountainview Shul (SBL# 43-5-2) at 277 Mountainview Ave: public hearing scheduled for Jan 17, 2023
- Sheri Torah (SBL# 2-1-21, 2-1-29) at 49 Larkin Drive: discussion/action
- Homeland Towers: motion to extend shot clock to Feb 21, 2023 and authorize attorney to sign tolling agreement
- Pallotti Village: discussion/action
The Planning Board voted to declare itself lead agency for the Henry Farm subdivision, a 70-lot residential project at Lakes Rd and Camp Monroe Road, and set a 90-day comment period. The board also scheduled a public hearing for the Mountainview Shul application and extended the shot clock for Homeland Towers to February 21, 2023. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were held over.
- Declared intent to serve as lead agency for Henry Farm subdivision (5-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Mountainview Shul on January 17, 2023 (5-0)
- Extended shot clock for Homeland Towers to February 21, 2023 (5-0)
- Held over minutes from April 19, August 11, October 13, and October 18, 2022
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a regular meeting where it opened and continued several public hearings on water district facility improvements and zoning amendments. The board also approved routine claims, contracts, and memberships, and heard presentations on climate initiatives and road preservation.
- Approved $297,670.94 in general fund claims (checks #29485–29530)
- Awarded $11,625 contract to Daniel G. Loucks for East Mombasha Road culvert geotechnical work
- Opened public hearing on proposed Two-Family Dwelling Overlay for areas north of Route 17
- Approved $1,500 2023 dues for Association of Towns of the State of New York
- Designated Supervisor Tony Cardone as voting delegate for Association of Towns annual session
The Monroe Town Board approved a $11,625 geotechnical engineering proposal for the East Mombasha Road culvert replacement, and approved several other administrative items including employee hires, resignations, and the 2023 holiday calendar. Public hearings on water districts and zoning were continued to future dates, and the Code of Ethics hearing was closed with written comment open for 10 days.
- Approved $11,625 geotechnical services for East Mombasha Road culvert (5-0)
- Approved General Fund Abstract #22-19 totaling $297,670.94 (5-0)
- Approved 2023 employee holiday calendar for union and non-union employees (5-0)
- Approved 2023 Town Board meeting schedule (5-0)
- Approved hiring Edwin Morales as full-time bus driver at $20/hr (5-0)
- Approved hiring Connor McPhee as seasonal laborer at $18/hr (5-0)
- Accepted resignation of Mathew Garrity, Assistant Building Inspector (5-0)
- Closed Code of Ethics public hearing, leaving written comment open 10 days (4-1)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals met and voted to schedule a public hearing for a new project at 701 Lakes Road for January 24, 2023. The board also approved minutes from three prior meetings and adjourned.
- Scheduled public hearing for Glenis Reynoso (Z076-2022) at 701 Lakes Road for Jan 24, 2023
- Approved June 28, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved July 26, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved August 23, 2022 meeting minutes
The Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled a public hearing for January 24, 2023, on a variance request by Glenis Reynoso for property at 701 Lakes Road. The applicant seeks variances for lot width and lot coverage to allow two additions. The board also approved minutes from three prior meetings.
- Scheduled public hearing for Glenis Reynoso variance (Z076-2022) for Jan 24, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved June 28, 2022 minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved July 26, 2022 minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved August 23, 2022 minutes (3-0, 2 abstentions)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board voted to adopt the 2023 Town budget and continued public hearings on several zoning and rental property laws, including short-term rentals, a rental registry, and a two-family dwelling overlay. The board also kept open hearings on water district improvements and tree preservation regulations.
- Adopted 2023 Town of Monroe Budget (Resolution 2022-#559)
- Continued public hearing on amendments to Local Law No. 1/2022 (Short-Term Rentals)
- Continued public hearing on Local Law A-V1 2022 to amend zoning for Heavy Industry Zone
- Opened public hearing on Local Law F-V1 2022 to establish a registry of all rental properties
- Continued public hearing on Local Law E-V1 2021 for a Two-Family Dwelling Overlay north of Route 17
The Town Board approved the 2023 Town Budget with a tax levy of $3,771,248. Several public hearings regarding zoning, rental registries, and water districts were either closed or extended. The board also authorized legal representation for the Town Assessor in pending litigation.
- Approved 2023 Town Budget (4-0)
- Authorized Special Counsel to defend Town Assessor in W.C. Lincoln Corp. litigation (4-0)
- Approved $695,639.19 General Fund and $41,459.77 Escrow Fund abstracts (4-0)
- Appointed Jack Collins and Lawrence H. Lezak to the Board of Ethics (4-0)
- Approved $7,500 lump sum for additional Highway Department Garage study engineering (4-0)
- Approved job status change for Carla McNamara to full-time permanent Assessor's Clerk (4-0)
- Authorized surplus of 2013 Ford Dial-A-Bus (4-0)
- Closed public hearing on short-term rental amendments and Heavy Industry Zone zoning (4-0)
Planning Board
The Town of Monroe Planning Board is holding a regular meeting with returning projects and minutes approval. The board declared itself lead agency for the Owen Dr project and discussed the Pallotti Village project. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from several prior meetings and adjournment.
- Owen Dr (0207-2022) SBL # 3-1-9.1, 20 Owen Drive: Board declared lead agency
- Pallotti Village (0196-2021) SBL # 33-1-1.21, 98 Harriman Heights Road: discussed
- Minutes approval for April 19, August 11, October 13, and October 18, 2022
The Planning Board declared itself lead agency for the Owen Drive subdivision application, a procedural step in the environmental review. The board discussed road configuration options for the subdivision but made no final decision on the road type. The meeting also included a public information session on the Pallotti Village project, where no formal decisions were made.
- Declared Planning Board as lead agency for Owen Drive subdivision (5-0, Garstak not present)
- Held over approval of minutes from April 19, August 11, October 13, and October 18, 2022
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board is holding a meeting with several public hearings, including the continuation of the 2023 Town Budget and amendments to the short-term rental local law. The board also discusses water district improvements and approves various resolutions, including budget transfers and claims.
- Public hearing continued on 2023 Town Budget / Benefit Assessment Rolls, with written comments open until November 15, 2022
- Public hearing on amendments to Local Law No. 1/2022 (Short-Term Rentals) kept open until November 21, 2022
- Public hearings on Water District No. 14 and No. 8 improvements continued to November 21 and December 5, 2022
- Approved General Fund Abstract #22-17 totaling $540,051.32
- Approved Budget Transfer Abstract 22-07 totaling $22,870.10
The Monroe Town Board accepted the revised preliminary 2023 budget, which is $7,000 under the tax cap, and kept the public hearing open for written comment until November 15. The board also continued public hearings on short-term rental amendments and water district improvements, and approved multiple resolutions including budget transfers, water bill levies, and engineering agreements.
- Accepted revised preliminary 2023 budget (4-0)
- Kept public hearing open for 2023 budget until Nov 15 (4-0)
- Continued short-term rental public hearing to Nov 21 (4-0)
- Continued Water District No. 14 hearing to Nov 21 (4-0)
- Continued Water District No. 8 hearing to Dec 5 (4-0)
- Approved General Fund abstract of $540,051.32 (4-0)
- Approved water relevies totaling $120,859.08 (4-0)
- Approved engineering agreements for Senior Center and East Mombasha Road culvert (4-0)
Planning Board
The Town of Monroe Planning Board is holding its regular meeting on October 18, 2022. The board will discuss and take action on two returning projects: Pallotti Village at 98 Harriman Heights Road and J Squared HH RD on Harriman Heights Road. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from five prior meetings and adjournment.
- Pallotti Village (0196-2021) at 98 Harriman Heights Road - action/discussion
- J Squared HH RD (0191-2021) on Harriman Heights Road - action/discussion
- Approval of minutes from April 19, August 11, August 16, September 8, and September 20, 2022
The board discussed the Pallotti Village conservation cluster project, reviewing SEQRA status and scheduling a public information meeting for November 10, 2022. No formal decisions were made on the project; the board continued its review and discussion. Minutes from prior meetings were approved.
- Scheduled public information meeting for Pallotti Village on November 10, 2022 at 6pm
- Approved minutes from April 19, August 11, August 16, September 8, and September 20, 2022 meetings
- Adjourned meeting (motion carried)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a meeting with multiple public hearings, mostly continuations, on the 2023 town budget, zoning amendments (heavy industry, two-family dwelling overlay, tree preservation), a rental property registry, and a proposed Arrow Park water district. The board voted to keep these hearings open to future dates. The meeting also included community announcements and acceptance of prior minutes.
- Continued public hearing on 2023 Town Budget / Benefit Assessment Rolls until November 9, 2022
- Continued public hearing on Local Law A-V1 2022 to amend zoning for Heavy Industry Zone until November 21, 2022
- Continued public hearing on Local Law F-V1 2022 to establish a registry of rental properties until November 21, 2022
- Continued public hearing on proposed Arrow Park Water District until December 5, 2022
- Continued public hearing on Local Law H-V1 2022 amending tree preservation regulations until November 21, 2022
The Monroe Town Board held a lengthy meeting on October 17, 2022, primarily conducting public hearings on the 2023 budget, zoning amendments (heavy industry, rental registry, two-family overlay, tree preservation), and the Arrow Park water district. No final decisions were made on these items; all hearings were kept open to future dates. The board also approved several routine resolutions, including accepting minutes, approving abstracts, accepting a resignation, appointing a new Conservation Commission member, and signing intermunicipal agreements with Woodbury.
- Kept open 2023 budget public hearing until Nov. 9 (5-0)
- Kept open heavy industry zoning hearing until Nov. 21 (5-0)
- Kept open rental registry hearing until Nov. 21 (5-0)
- Kept open Arrow Park water district hearing until Dec. 5 (5-0)
- Kept open two-family overlay hearing until Nov. 21 (5-0)
- Kept open tree preservation hearing until Nov. 21 (5-0)
- Approved General Fund abstract #22-16 for $59,071.45 (5-0)
- Approved Escrow abstract #22-08 for $22,928.80 (5-0)
Planning Board
The Monroe Planning Board workshop meeting covered returning projects, a resolution amendment, and approval of past minutes. The board voted to classify the Seven Springs Subdivision as an unlisted action and declare lead agency intent, and accepted an amended resolution of conditional approval for the BJ's site plan. Minutes from several prior meetings were approved.
- Seven Springs Subdivision (0204-2022) at 127 Seven Springs Road: motion to classify as unlisted action, declare lead agency intent, and authorize circulation upon receipt of revised EAF and grading plan.
- BJ's Site Plan (0300-2021) at Harriman Business Park, Larkin Drive: accepted first amended resolution of conditional approval.
- 339 Rt 17M (0198-2021) Dominick Santiago: listed as returning project, no action specified.
- Approved minutes from April 19, August 11, August 16, September 8, and September 20, 2022.
The Planning Board accepted an amended resolution of conditional approval for the BJ's site plan. The board also advanced the Seven Springs Subdivision project by declaring its intent to be the lead agency for environmental review. Several previous meeting minutes were approved.
- Approved first amended resolution of conditional approval for BJ's Site Plan (4-0)
- Classified Seven Springs Subdivision as unlisted action and declared intent to be lead agency (5-0)
- Approved August 16, 2022 minutes (5-0)
- Approved September 8, 2022 minutes (4-0)
- Approved September 20, 2022 minutes (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Town Board
The Town Board held public hearings regarding the 2023 Town Budget and several specific budgets, including the Monroe Volunteer Ambulance and Justice Court. The Board also adopted Local Law No. 8 of 2022 to authorize a property tax levy that exceeds the limit set by General Municipal Law § 3-C.
- Adoption of Local Law No. 8 of 2022 regarding property tax levy limits
- Public hearing opened for 2023 Town Budget and Benefit Assessment Rolls
- Awarding of janitorial services contract to D.O.C Professional Cleaning Services, Inc.
- Approval of General Fund claims totaling $597,199.53
- Approval of $18,691.10 budget transfer for water district flushing stations via ARPA funds
The Town Board adopted Local Law No. 8 of 2022, authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the state limit for the 2023 budget. The Board also awarded a janitorial services contract to D.O.C. Professional Cleaning Services Inc. and opened public hearings on the 2023 budget and tree preservation regulations.
- Adopted Local Law No. 8 of 2022 authorizing property tax levy in excess of state limit (5-0)
- Awarded janitorial services contract to D.O.C. Professional Cleaning Services Inc. (5-0)
- Approved $597,199.53 General Fund abstract and $24,703.85 Escrow Fund abstract (5-0)
- Authorized Town Court to apply for JCAP grant up to $3,826.25 (5-0)
- Approved $18,691.10 ARPA budget transfer to reimburse water districts for flushing stations (5-0)
- Approved late fees for water bills starting January 1, 2023 (5-0)
- Authorized $75/month cell phone reimbursement and $2,500 credit card limit for Highway Superintendent (5-0)
- Approved operation dates for Town Compost Facility through November 19 (5-0)
Planning Board
The Monroe Planning Board will hold its regular meeting, taking action on a new subdivision proposal at 20 Owen Drive and a returning Verizon Wireless tower application at 24-26 Strauss Lane. The board will also discuss minutes from April 19, 2022, and other procedural items.
- Owen Drive subdivision (0207-2022) declared unlisted action, authorizing attorney to circulate lead agency notice
- Homeland Towers & Verizon Wireless (0205-2022) shot clock extended for attorney review of letter agreement
- Sheri Torah trailers (0197-2021) at Larkin Drive discussed
- Minutes from April 19, 2022 to be approved
The Planning Board designated a proposed three-lot subdivision on Owen Drive as an unlisted action. The board also approved an extension of the 'shot clock' for a Homeland Towers cell tower application to allow for further review.
- Declared Owen Drive subdivision (0207-2022) an unlisted action (5-0)
- Authorized attorney to coordinate notice of intent to be lead agency for Owen Drive (5-0)
- Approved extension of the shot clock for Homeland Towers & Verizon Wireless (0205-2022) (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board voted unanimously to adopt Local Law 6 of 2022, which repeals and replaces the town's sewer use code and amends zoning to allow development in sewer districts without access, subject to approval of individual septic systems. The board also continued public hearings on a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17, amendments to the Heavy Industry Zone, a rental property registry, and water district improvements for Districts No. 14 and No. 8, scheduling further discussions for October and November 2022.
- Adopted Local Law 6/2022 repealing Chapter 42 (Sewer Use) and amending Chapter 57 (Zoning) for sewer access procedures
- Continued public hearing on two-family dwelling overlay for area north of Route 17 (kept open until Oct 17, 2022)
- Continued public hearing on amendments to Heavy Industry Zone (kept open until Oct 17, 2022)
- Continued public hearing on rental property registry (kept open until Oct 17, 2022)
- Continued public hearings on Water District No. 14 and No. 8 facility improvements (kept open until Nov 9, 2022)
The Town Board adopted Local Law 6 of 2022 regarding sewer use and Local Law 7 of 2022 regarding building construction administration. Several public hearings on zoning and water districts were kept open, and dates were set for 2023 budget hearings.
- Adopted Local Law 6/2022 regarding sewer use and access (5-0)
- Adopted Local Law 7/2022 amending building construction administration (5-0)
- Approved license agreement with Somni, Inc. for two parking spaces at $125/month (5-0)
- Authorized RFP for new water meter heads and software (5-0)
- Approved promotion of Tim Finnegan to Heavy Equipment Operator (5-0)
- Set 2023 Town Budget and property tax levy public hearings for Oct 3, 2022 (5-0)
- Set Tree Preservation e-Code public hearing for Oct 3, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved $16,611.25 transfer for Mombasha Park equipment and maintenance (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Board
The Town of Monroe Planning Board held its regular meeting on September 8, 2022, taking action on several returning projects and one new project. The board voted to recommend zoning amendments for Monroe Commons, approved a preliminary major subdivision for DG Realty Management, assumed lead agency status for Mountainview Shul, approved a negative declaration and draft resolution for BJ's site plan, and approved architectural review for a Five Below store. The meeting also included approval of prior meeting minutes and adjournment.
- Monroe Commons (0182-2019) - recommended zoning amendments, SEQRA still pending
- DG Management (0172-2019) - approved preliminary major subdivision on Schunnemunk Road
- Mountainview Shul (0195-2021) - assumed lead agency status for 277 Mountainview Ave
- BJ's Site Plan (0200-2021) - approved negative declaration and draft resolution for Harriman Business Park
- HBP - Five Below (0208-2022) - approved architectural review for 128 Bailey Farm Road
The Planning Board approved a site plan for a BJ's fueling station and restaurant and recommended zoning amendments for the Monroe Commons project. The board also granted preliminary approval for a major subdivision and approved architectural changes for a Five Below store.
- Recommended zoning amendments for Monroe Commons regarding height, parking, and lot coverage (6-0)
- Approved preliminary major subdivision for DG Realty Management LLC (6-0)
- Assumed lead agency status for Mountainview Shul project (6-0)
- Approved negative declaration and amended site plan for BJ's fueling station and restaurant (5-0)
- Approved architectural review and determined Type 2 action for Five Below sign and facade (6-0)
- Approved March 15, 2022 minutes (4-0)
- Approved April 14, 2022 minutes (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a regular meeting where it opened continuations of public hearings on several proposed local laws, including amendments to sewer use rules, zoning changes for two-family dwellings north of Route 17, heavy industry zone updates, and a rental property registry. The board also approved a $766,231 general fund abstract, accepted resignations and appointments for key town positions, and discussed drainage district work.
- Opened public hearing on Local Law E-V1 2022 amending sewer use and access rules
- Opened public hearing on zoning amendments to establish a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17
- Opened public hearing on amendments to the heavy industry zone (HI Zone) in Chapter 57
- Opened public hearing on Local Law F-V1 2022 to establish a rental property registry
- Approved $766,231 general fund abstract (Checks #29061–29151)
The Town Board appointed James A. Patterson Jr. as Highway Superintendent and approved a General Fund abstract for $766,231.04. Several public hearings on zoning and sewer laws were kept open for further review or comment. The board also authorized a settlement in the Highview Properties litigation.
- Appointed James A. Patterson Jr. as Highway Superintendent (4-0)
- Approved General Fund Abstract #22-14 totaling $766,231.04 (4-0)
- Authorized Town Attorney to execute Highview Properties settlement (4-0)
- Approved hiring Christopher Rand as F/T Heavy Equipment Operator at $29.66/hr (4-0)
- Approved $18,900 contract for 2023/2024 Diligent renewal (4-0)
- Approved $3,500 for Lake Sapphire Drainage District Dam Study (4-0)
- Accepted resignation of Highway Superintendent John Scherne (4-0)
- Approved electronic recycling event for Oct 29 with $750 cost for Upcycle USA (4-0)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a special meeting via Zoom, primarily to approve settlements in two tax assessment lawsuits. The board also entered and exited executive session to discuss litigation, and reviewed public comment rules.
- Approved settlement in BMG Monroe 1 LLC v. Town of Monroe (10 court cases)
- Approved settlement in Rosmarins Land Holdings LLC v. Town of Monroe (3 court cases)
- Entered executive session to discuss litigation
- Reviewed public comment rules for meetings
The Town Board approved modified and new settlement terms to resolve two separate tax certiorari lawsuits regarding real property assessments. Both resolutions were passed unanimously.
- Approved modified settlement for BMG Monroe 1 LLC v. Town of Monroe (5-0)
- Approved settlement for Rosmarins Land Holdings LLC v. Town of Monroe (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals held public hearings regarding several variance requests. The board granted variances for properties on Stonewall Road and Cromwell Hill Road, but denied a variance request for 327 Mountain Ave.
- Denied variance for Bekim Cosovic at 327 Mountain Ave
- Granted variances for Luis Barbosa at Stonewall Road
- Granted variances for Max Wessels at Cromwell Hill Road, conditional on a revised survey
- Granted a 60-day extension for Eagle View Estates at Lakes Road until October 25, 2022
- Approved meeting minutes from April 26, 2022, and May 31, 2022
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances for properties on Stonewall Road and Cromwell Hill Road. A variance request for Mountain Ave was denied, and a 60-day extension was granted for the Eagle View Estates application.
- Denied front yard setback variance for 327 Mountain Ave (Motion Fails)
- Approved regranting of expired 2019 variances for 10 Stonewall Road (3-0)
- Approved variances for 3 Cromwell Hill Road conditional on a revised survey (4-0)
- Granted 60-day extension for Eagle View Estates application until Oct 25, 2022 (4-0)
- Approved April 26, 2022 minutes (3-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved May 31, 2022 minutes (3-0, 1 abstain)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
The Monroe Planning Board held a continued public hearing for DG Management's cluster subdivision on Schunnemunk Road, voting to allow the cluster arrangement to protect open space and the monarch butterfly, and to close the hearing. The board also took action on several returning projects, including a SEQRA exemption for Sheri Torah trailers on Larkin Drive, adopting a report for Rye Hill Preserve, and discussing BJ's Site Plan. The meeting included approval of prior meeting minutes and adjournment.
- DG Management cluster subdivision (0172-2019) SBL # 69-1-1.2, Schunnemunk Road: motion to allow cluster arrangement to protect open space and monarch butterfly; public hearing closed.
- Sheri Torah Trailers (0197-2021) SBL # 2-1-21.2, 2-1-29 Larkin Dr: determined Type 2 action, exempt from SEQRA.
- Rye Hill Preserve (0206-2022) SBL # 31-1-1.11, 31-1-1, 31-1-12, 31-1-2.4, 31-1-18.31, 31-1-29, 31-1-62, 31-1-63: motion to adopt report and send to Town Board.
- BJ's Site Plan: discussed as returning project.
- Minutes approved for meetings on March 15, April 14, April 19, May 17, June 23, and July 14, 2022.
The board determined that the presence of monarch butterflies provides conservation value, allowing DG Management to pursue a cluster subdivision. The board also adopted a report on the Rye Hill Preserve for the Town Board and designated the Sheri Torah project as a SEQRA Type II action.
- Approved DG Management to pursue cluster subdivision based on conservation value (4-0)
- Closed public hearing for DG Management (4-0)
- Determined Sheri Torah project is a SEQRA Type II action and exempt from further SEQRA action (4-0)
- Adopted report on Rye Hill Preserve and authorized its delivery to the Town Board (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a meeting on August 15, 2022, where it continued public hearings on a sewer use local law, a two-family dwelling overlay zoning amendment, and the proposed Arrow Park Water District, all kept open until September 6, 2022. The board also approved a $2.16 million cash transfer from investment funds, accepted the dedication of Walton Terrace as a town highway, and approved various claims and budget transfers.
- Continued public hearing on Local Law E-V1 amending sewer use and access code
- Continued public hearing on zoning amendment to establish Two-Family Dwelling Overlay north of Route 17
- Continued public hearing for proposed Arrow Park Water District
- Approved cash transfer abstract of $2,160,000 from investment funds
- Accepted dedication of Walton Terrace as a town highway
The Town Board approved the dedication of a portion of Walton Terrace as a Town Highway subject to specific conditions. The board also approved several board appointments, a $2.16M cash transfer from investment funds, and various service contracts.
- Accepted portion of Walton Terrace as Town Highway (5-0)
- Approved $2,160,000.00 cash transfer from investment funds (5-0)
- Approved $919,720.85 General Fund Abstract (5-0)
- Appointed Zachary Murphy as ZBA alternate, Dylan Penn as Planning Board regular, Robert Garstak and J. Louis Rivera as Planning Board alternates (5-0)
- Approved $125,000 CDBG grant for Senior Center improvements (4-0)
- Approved $8,845 bid from Alpha Geo Science for Hydrogeologic Services (4-0)
- Approved $5,300 annual stipend for Thomas Rabey (5-0)
- Tabled sewer use, zoning overlay, and Arrow Park Water District public hearings until Sept 6, 2022 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
The Monroe Planning Board held a workshop meeting to discuss new and returning projects, including a cell tower project at Strauss Lane and a residential project at Owen Drive. The board voted to hire Cityscapes as a consultant for the Homeland Towers & Verizon Wireless project and declared its intent to be the lead agency for the same project.
- Hired Cityscapes as RF Consultant for Homeland Towers & Verizon Wireless project at 24-26 Strauss Lane
- Declared intent to be lead agency for Homeland Towers & Verizon Wireless project
- Classified Homeland Towers & Verizon Wireless application as an unlisted action
- Reviewed returning projects including BJ's Site Plan at Harriman Business Park and Rye Hill Preserve
The Planning Board approved hiring an RF consultant and declared its intent to be the lead agency for a proposed 100ft cell tower at 24-26 Strauss Lane. The board also reviewed site plans for a BJ's location and a master development plan for the Rye Hill Preserve.
- Approved hiring Cityscapes as RF Consultant for Homeland Towers project (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Declared intent to be lead agency for Homeland Towers project (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Classified Homeland Towers application as an unlisted action (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Tabled 20 Owen Dr project to September
- Tabled minutes from March, April, and May 2022
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals met on July 26, 2022, and voted to schedule public hearings for August 23, 2022, for three projects: Homeland Towers LLC & Verizon Wireless, Bekim Cosovic, and Luis Barbosa. The board also discussed the Max Wessels project and approved minutes from April and May meetings.
- Homeland Towers LLC & Verizon Wireless (Z073-2022) at 24-26 Strauss Lane - discussed, hearing scheduled
- Bekim Cosovic (Z074-2022) at 327 Mountain Ave - public hearing scheduled for August 23, 2022
- Max Wessels (Z067-2022) at 3 Cromwell Hill Road - public hearing scheduled for August 23, 2022
- Luis Barbosa (Z075-2022) at 10 Stonewall Road - public hearing scheduled for August 23, 2022
- Minutes from April 26 and May 31, 2022 meetings approved
The Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled public hearings for three separate variance requests. The board also discussed visual resource evaluations for a proposed wireless tower project.
- Scheduled public hearing for Bekim Cosovic project (327 Mountain Ave) for August 23, 2022 (4-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Max Wessels project (3 Cromwell Hill Road) for August 23, 2022 (4-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Luis Barbosa project (10 Stonewall Road) for August 23, 2022 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
The Town of Monroe Planning Board held a work session/regular meeting covering several returning projects. They voted to adjourn the DG Management public hearing to August 16, approved preparing a negative declaration for BJ's, and authorized a supplemental lead agency notice for Monroe Commons. The board also discussed Pallotti Village and Rye Hill Preserve, and approved minutes from prior meetings.
- DG Management (0172-2019) Schunnemunk Road: public hearing adjourned to August 16, 2022
- BJ's Site Plan (0200-2021) Harriman Business Park Larkin Drive: motion to prepare negative declaration for August meeting
- Monroe Commons (0182-2019) Niniger Road: authorized supplemental lead agency notice to Village of Woodbury Planning Board
- Pallotti Village (0196-2021) 98 Harriman Heights Road: discussed
- Rye Hill Preserve (0206-2022): discussed
The board approved the preparation of a negative declaration for the BJ's site plan and authorized a supplemental lead agency notice for Monroe Commons. Several other residential and commercial projects were discussed and adjourned for further review or testing.
- Approved preparation of negative declaration for BJ's Site Plan (4-0)
- Authorized supplemental lead agency notice to Village of Woodbury for Monroe Commons (4-0)
- Adjourned DG Management public hearing until August 16th (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a meeting on July 11, 2022, primarily continuing several public hearings: on improvements to Water Districts No. 14 and No. 8, on zoning amendments for the Heavy Industry Zone and a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17, and on a proposed rental property registry. The board also adopted Local Law 5/2022 amending special permit requirements for hotels. All motions to open or continue hearings were approved unanimously.
- Continued public hearing on Water District No. 14 improvements until September 14, 2022
- Continued public hearing on Water District No. 8 improvements until September 19, 2022
- Continued public hearing on zoning amendments for Heavy Industry Zone until September 6, 2022
- Continued public hearing on two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17 until August 15, 2022
- Adopted Local Law 5/2022 amending special permit requirements for hotels
The Town Board adopted Local Law No. 5/2022, amending zoning rules for hotels in the GB district, after a public hearing that ran from October 2021 to June 2022. The board kept open public hearings on water district improvements (Districts 8 and 14), Heavy Industry zone amendments, a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17, and a rental property registry, setting continuation dates in August and September. It also approved routine financial items, accepted two resignations, made zoning board appointments, and extended the town's refuse contract with Marangi. The board tabled an out-of-district water user agreement until August 15, 2022.
- Adopted Local Law No. 5/2022 amending special permit requirements for hotels (4-0, McGinn absent)
- Kept open Water District No. 14 improvement hearing until September 14, 2022 (4-0)
- Kept open Water District No. 8 improvement hearing until September 19, 2022 (4-0)
- Kept open Heavy Industry zone amendment hearing until September 6, 2022 (4-0)
- Kept open two-family dwelling overlay hearing (north of Route 17) until August 15, 2022 (4-0)
- Kept open rental property registry hearing until September 6, 2022 (4-0)
- Approved General Fund Abstract #22-12, checks #28829-28884, totaling $292,503.53 (4-0)
- Approved Escrow Fund Abstract #22-05, checks #2038-2041, totaling $777,937.49 (4-0)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting with several actions: continued a public hearing for Eagle View Estates, closed and approved conditions for Suris, granted variances for Joel Mann, scheduled a new hearing for Bekim Cosovic, approved minutes, and changed the meeting time to 7:00 PM starting July 26, 2022.
- Continued public hearing for Eagle View Estates (Z068-2022) at 61 Lakes Road to August 23, 2022
- Closed public hearing and approved conditions for Suris (Z072-2022) at 12 Country Court
- Granted variances for Joel Mann (Z070-2022) at 105 Forest Ave
- Scheduled public hearing for Bekim Cosovic (Z074-2022) at 327 Mountain Ave for July 26, 2022
- Changed meeting time to 7:00 PM effective July 26, 2022
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances for a residential project at 105 Forest Ave and authorized a resolution for an accessory apartment at 12 Country Court. The board also scheduled a public hearing for a project at 327 Mountain Ave for July 26, 2022, and voted to move future meeting start times to 7:00 PM.
- Continued Eagle View Estates public hearing to August 23 (4-0)
- Approved conditions for Suris accessory apartment (4-0)
- Granted variances for 105 Forest Ave (4-0)
- Scheduled 327 Mountain Ave public hearing for July 26 (4-0)
- Approved minutes for Jan, Feb, and March 2022 (4-0)
- Changed meeting start time to 7:00 PM effective July 26 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Board
The Town of Monroe Planning Board will hold its regular meeting with continued public hearings, returning projects, and new project discussions. The board voted to adjourn the DG Management public hearing to July 19, 2022, waiving the 120-day deadline. They will also review site plans for BJ's, Mountainview Shul, Seven Springs Subdivision, and Rye Hill Preserve, and approve minutes from prior meetings.
- DG Management (0172-2019) hearing adjourned to July 19, 2022, 120-day deadline waived
- BJ's Site Plan (0200-2021) at Harriman Business Park, Larkin Drive
- Mountainview Shul (0195-2021) at 277 Mountainview Ave
- Seven Springs Subdivision (0204-2022) at 127 Seven Springs Road
- Rye Hill Preserve site plan and EAF discussion
The Planning Board held a regular meeting to review several development projects and procedural items. The board formally approved an adjournment for the DG Management public hearing at the applicant's request. Other projects, including BJ's Site Plan, Mountainview Shul, Seven Springs Subdivision, and Rye Hill Preserve, were discussed for status updates and technical feedback.
- Adjourned DG Management public hearing to July 19, 2022 (4-0)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board met on June 21, 2022, at the Monroe Senior Center due to a venue change. They continued a public hearing on a proposed sewer use law (Local Law E-V1) and opened a new hearing on a rental property registry (Local Law F-V1), both kept open for future dates. The board also approved routine items including minutes, a general fund abstract of $262,602.26, cash transfers, an Eagle Scout project, a $1,000 VFW donation, a sewer code revision task order, and an MS4 mapping grant application.
- Continued public hearing on Local Law E-V1 amending sewer use and access; kept open until August 15, 2022
- Opened public hearing on Local Law F-V1 to establish a registry of all rental properties; kept open until July 11, 2022
- Approved General Fund Abstract #22-11 totaling $262,602.26 (checks #28740-28828)
- Approved $1,000 donation to VFW Lake Region Memorial Post 8858 for Memorial Day Parade
- Approved MHE Task Order No. 22-07 for sewer code revisions (estimated $4,500, not exceeding $5,000)
The Monroe Town Board held its June 21, 2022 meeting and voted unanimously on all resolutions. It kept open the public hearing on Local Law E-V1 (sewer use and access) until August 15, 2022, and kept open the public hearing on Local Law F-V1 (rental property registry) until July 11, 2022. The Board tabled a refuse contract extension until July 11, 2022, approved a $4,500 task order for sewer code revisions, and authorized applying for an MS4 stormwater mapping grant. No final adoption of either local law occurred.
- Opened meeting at 7:03 PM (5-0)
- Kept open public hearing on Local Law E-V1 (sewer use and access) until August 15, 2022 (5-0)
- Kept open public hearing on Local Law F-V1 (rental property registry) until July 11, 2022 (5-0)
- Accepted June 6, 2022 minutes (5-0)
- Accepted June 13, 2022 minutes (5-0)
- Approved General Fund Abstract #22-11, checks #28740-28828 totaling $262,602.26 (5-0)
- Approved Town Clerk/Tax Collector cash transfers totaling $59,040.66 (5-0)
- Approved Ty Kohrs Eagle Scout project (Moodna Basin Construction Project) (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a special meeting on June 13, 2022, and took action on several items. The most consequential item was a resolution referring the Rye Hill Preserve Conservation Cluster Residential (CCR) application to the Town Planning Board for review and recommendations. The board also approved cash transfers totaling $2,045,000 between various funds, and discussed the upcoming Food Truck Festival.
- Resolution referring Rye Hill Preserve CCR application to Planning Board (passed 4-1, Councilperson Bingham dissenting)
- Approved cash transfers totaling $2,045,000 from NYCLASS investment funds to consolidated savings accounts across multiple funds
- Food Truck Festival announced for June 18, 2022, at O&R Park, 61 O&R Road
- Moment of silence for Michael Murphy, Planning Board Chairman
The Monroe Town Board voted 4-1 (Mary Bingham opposed) to refer Sun Brook Partners' Conservation Cluster Residential floating zone petition for the proposed 'Rye Hill Preserve' development to the Town Planning Board for a report and recommendation. The referral excludes the applicant's requested changes to building height and parking rules, which the Board declined to consider at this time. The Board also approved cash transfers totaling $2,045,000 between NYCLASS investment funds and consolidated savings accounts, and entered an executive session to discuss litigation before adjourning at 8:48pm.
- Referred Rye Hill Preserve CCR zone petition to Planning Board for report and recommendation (4-1, Bingham nay)
- Declined at this time to consider applicant's requested building height and parking rule amendments
- Approved cash transfers of $2,045,000 between NYCLASS investment and consolidated savings accounts (5-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss litigation (5-0)
- Returned to regular session (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:48pm (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held its regular meeting, continuing public hearings on proposed zoning amendments for hotels, a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17, and sewer use and access. The board also approved routine items including minutes, fund abstracts, and resolutions authorizing a CDBG application for senior center kitchen renovation and closing a justice court bank account. Discussions were held on the Rye Hill Preserve and a Walton Terrace petition.
- Continued public hearing on Local Law D-V1 amending Chapter 57 (Zoning) for hotel special permit requirements
- Continued public hearing on Local Law E-V1 establishing a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17; kept open until July 11, 2022
- Continued public hearing on Local Law E-V1 amending Town Code regarding sewer use and access; kept open until June 21, 2022
- Approved General Fund Abstract #22-10 totaling $576,671.91 (checks #28615-28739)
- Authorized FY-2023 Community Development Block Grant application for renovation of Monroe Senior Center Kitchen
The Town Board approved settlements for tax litigation involving BMG Monroe I LLC and 81 & 85 Gilbert Street. The Board also authorized several personnel hires for Smith's Clove Park and the Justice Court, and approved a grant writing services contract. Additionally, the Board tabled discussions regarding the Rye Hill Preserve and tree preservation code until June 21, 2022.
- Approved tax settlement for BMG Monroe I LLC (5-0)
- Approved tax settlement for 81 & 85 Gilbert Street (5-0)
- Approved $37,800 annual contract for grant writing services (5-0)
- Authorized $27,355 local match for FEMA generator grant (5-0)
- Hired full-time Recreation Coordinator at $52,500 salary (5-0)
- Tabled Rye Hill Preserve and tree preservation matters (5-0)
- Authorized closure of Justice Court bank account (5-0)
- Set special meeting for June 13, 2022 (5-0)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing for the Suris property at 12 Country Court, continuing it to June 28, 2022. They also scheduled a public hearing for Joel Mann's project at 105 Forest Ave for the same date. The board authorized counsel to solicit a proposal from Cityscape for the Homeland Towers/Verizon Wireless project at 24-26 Strauss Lane, with the chairman authorized to sign if the proposal aligns with prior engagements. Minutes from January, February, and March 2022 were discussed.
- Continued public hearing for Suris (Z072-2022) at 12 Country Court to June 28, 2022
- Scheduled public hearing for Joel Mann (Z070-2022) at 105 Forest Ave for June 28, 2022
- Authorized counsel to solicit Cityscape proposal for Homeland Towers/Verizon (Z073-2022) at 24-26 Strauss Lane
- Discussed minutes from January 25, February 22, and March 22, 2022 meetings
The Zoning Board of Appeals opened the public hearing on the Suris accessory apartment at 12 Country Court and then voted to continue it to June 28, 2022, so counsel can research whether a time-limited condition or deed restriction is enforceable. The board also scheduled a June 28 public hearing for Joel Mann's variance request at 105 Forest Ave, and authorized counsel to solicit a proposal from consultant CityScapes for the Homeland Towers/Verizon Wireless tower application at 24-26 Strauss Lane. Minutes from January 25, February 22, and March 22, 2022 were held over.
- Opened public hearing on Suris accessory apartment at 12 Country Court (4-0)
- Continued Suris public hearing to June 28, 2022 (4-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Joel Mann variance at 105 Forest Ave for June 28, 2022 (4-0)
- Authorized counsel to solicit CityScapes proposal for Homeland Towers/Verizon tower review (4-0)
- Held over minutes of January 25, February 22, and March 22, 2022
- Adjourned the meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
The Monroe Planning Board held its regular meeting and voted to change its meeting time to 6 PM starting June 9, 2022. The board also advanced two new projects: a waiver for architectural review for an Outback Steakhouse at 215 Larkin Drive and approval for a Burlington store at 144 Bailey Farm Road with lighting conditions.
- Changed meeting time to 6 PM starting June 9, 2022
- Waived full architectural review for Outback Steakhouse at 215 Larkin Drive
- Approved Burlington store at 144 Bailey Farm Road with lighting conditions
- Continued public hearing for DG Management at 144 Schunnemunk Road to June 23, 2022
The Planning Board voted to change its regular meeting time to 6:00 p.m. starting June 9, 2022. The Board also approved architectural revisions for the Outback Steakhouse and Burlington projects, while continuing public hearings and project reviews for other developments.
- Changed regular meeting time to 6:00 p.m. (4-0)
- Continued DG Management public hearing to June 23, 2022 (4-0)
- Waived full architectural review for Outback Steakhouse (4-0)
- Classified RD Management-Burlington project as Type II under SEQRA (4-0)
- Granted architectural approval for Burlington project (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a regular meeting on May 16, 2022, continuing public hearings on water district improvements and a proposed zoning amendment for hotel special permits. The board also approved routine items including minutes, claims, budget transfers, and a planning board appointment.
- Continued public hearings on Water District No. 14 and No. 8 improvements, kept open until July 11, 2022
- Continued public hearing on Local Law D-V1 amending Chapter 57 (Zoning) for hotel special permits, kept open until June 6, 2022
- Continued public hearing for proposed Arrow Park Water District, kept open until August 15, 2022
- Set public hearing on rental registry for June 21, 2022
- Approved General Fund Abstract #22-09 totaling $255,830.86 and Escrow Abstract #22-03 totaling $35,742.24
The Monroe Town Board held public hearings on water district improvements and zoning amendments, keeping them open for future dates. It approved a change order and final payment for Water District 12 wellhouse improvements, authorized special counsel for two legal matters, and approved various budget transfers and task orders. All resolutions passed unanimously.
- Approved change order for Water District 12 wellhouse improvements, reducing amount from $107,000.00 to $98,779.58 (5-0)
- Approved final payment of $18,979.58 to TM Brennan for Water District 12 wellhouse improvements (5-0)
- Authorized special counsel to appeal People v. Moshe Z. Berkowitz (5-0)
- Authorized special counsel to defend Town Justice McKnight in Menachem Blum v. James McKnight (5-0)
- Approved $10,000.00 for Task Order #22-06, Dry Weather Outfalls Review (5-0)
- Approved $1,800.00 for Task Order #22-05, Town of Monroe Drainage District Maps (5-0)
- Approved license agreement with Monroe-Woodbury Jewish Community Center for 11 Stage Road (5-0)
- Kept open public hearings on Water District No. 14, Water District No. 8, hotel zoning amendments, Arrow Park Water District, and Heavy Industry Zone amendments
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a meeting with multiple public hearings, mostly continuations, on water district improvements, hotel special permit requirements, and a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17. The board also opened and closed a hearing and adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2022, opting out of real property tax exemptions for certain energy systems. Community announcements included the cancellation of the proposed Orange County Dinosaur Park project.
- Continued public hearings on Water District No. 14 and No. 8 facility improvements, kept open until May 16, 2022.
- Continued public hearing on Local Law D-V1 amending Chapter 57 (Zoning) for hotel special permit requirements, kept open until May 16, 2022.
- Continued public hearing on Local Law E-V1 establishing a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17; sent to County and Planning Board; kept open until June 6, 2022.
- Adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2022 opting out of real property tax exemption for certain energy systems.
- Announced termination of proposed Orange County Dinosaur Park lease at town-owned site on Orange Turnpike.
The Monroe Town Board adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2022, opting out of real property tax exemptions for certain energy systems, and Local Law No. 4 of 2022, amending Chapter A64 of the Town Code regarding Planning Board alternate members. The board kept open public hearings on water district improvements and proposed zoning amendments, sending the two-family dwelling overlay proposal to the County and Planning Board. It also approved a $369,140.52 General Fund abstract, $60,000 in capital project transfers, and $2,000 in Memorial Day Parade donations. The meeting included no public comment at the hearings and no action on entering executive session.
- Adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2022 opting out of real property tax exemptions for certain energy systems (4-0, Supervisor Cardone absent)
- Adopted Local Law No. 4 of 2022 amending Chapter A64 of the Town Code regarding Planning Board alternate members (4-0, Supervisor Cardone absent)
- Sent two-family dwelling overlay amendments (Local Law E-V1) to County and Planning Board (4-0)
- Kept open Water District No. 14 improvement hearing until May 16, 2022 (4-0)
- Kept open Water District No. 8 improvement hearing until May 16, 2022 (4-0)
- Kept open hotel special permit zoning amendment hearing until May 16, 2022 (4-0)
- Kept open two-family dwelling overlay hearing until June 6, 2022 (4-0)
- Approved General Fund Abstract #22-08 totaling $369,140.52 (4-0)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting to manage ongoing and new project applications. The board voted to continue the EagleView Estates hearing and scheduled public hearings for Max Wessel and Suris for May 31, 2022.
- EagleView Estates (61 Lakes Road) hearing continued to June 28, 2022
- Max Wessel (3 Cromwell Hill Road) public hearing set for May 31, 2022
- Suris (12 Country Court) public hearing set for May 31, 2022
- Joel Mann (105 Forest Ave) new project discussion
- Hu John Wen (162 Robyn Road) new project discussion
The Zoning Board of Appeals granted a 60-day adjournment of the EagleView Estates public hearing, continuing it to June 28, 2022. It set public hearings for May 31, 2022 on the Max Wessel and Suris applications, and discussed the Joel Mann and Hu John Wen applications without voting on them. Minutes from January 25, February 22, and March 22, 2022 were held over, and the meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.
- EagleView Estates (Z068-2022) hearing continued to June 28, 2022 (5-0)
- Max Wessel (Z067-2022) set for public hearing May 31, 2022 (5-0)
- Suris (Z072-2022) set for public hearing May 31, 2022 (5-0)
- Joel Mann (Z070-2022) discussed; no vote recorded
- Hu John Wen (Z071-2022) discussed; no vote recorded
- Minutes of Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 22, 2022 held over
- Meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
The Town of Monroe Planning Board held a regular meeting where it approved a resolution to let the village planning board act as the sole lead agency for the Superior Pack Group project at 2 Bailey Farm Road. The board also approved minutes from past meetings and adjourned the session.
- Superior Pack Group project at 2 Bailey Farm Road delegated to village planning board for SEQRA review
- Minutes approved for January 13, January 19, February 10, March 10, and March 15 meetings
The Town of Monroe Planning Board voted 4-0 to consent to the Village of Harriman Planning Board acting as sole lead agency for SEQRA review of the Superior Pack Group expansion at 2 Bailey Farm Road, provided Harriman coordinates with Monroe as an involved agency before major SEQRA decisions. The project would add about 100,000 sq ft to an existing candy and food repackaging facility on a property split between the Village of Harriman and the Town of Monroe. Board consultants raised unresolved issues including possible setback variances, wetland delineation, stormwater review, and parking in the front yard setback. Minutes from five prior meetings (January 13, January 19, February 10, March 10, and March 15, 2022) were held over, and the meeting was then adjourned.
- Consented to Village of Harriman Planning Board as sole lead agency for SEQRA review of the Superior Pack Group project, conditioned on coordination with Monroe as an involved agency (4-0)
- Motion to adjourn the meeting approved (4-0)
- Minutes of January 13, 2022 held over
- Minutes of January 19, 2022 held over
- Minutes of February 10, 2022 held over
- Minutes of March 10, 2022 held over
- Minutes of March 15, 2022 held over
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board
The Town Board conducted several public hearings regarding improvements to Water Districts 8 and 14. The board also discussed zoning amendments for hotels, heavy industry, and two-family dwellings north of Route 17.
- Public hearing continuation for Water District No. 14 facilities
- Public hearing continuation for Water District No. 8 facilities
- Zoning amendments for hotel special permit requirements
- Proposed two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17
- Public hearing for Heavy Industry Zone (HI Zone) amendments
The Monroe Town Board approved a settlement in the tax certiorari case Harriman Commons v. Town of Monroe and awarded Excel Security Corporation a $23,886.68 contract for surveillance cameras at the Senior Center, with Mike McGinn abstaining. The board also approved a $750,000 cash bond withdrawal for Marangi Disposal contingent on equal performance security, and approved several personnel appointments and minute amendments. Public hearings on Water Districts 8 and 14, hotel zoning, two-family dwelling overlay, and heavy industry zone amendments were all kept open to later dates, with no public comment offered at any of them.
- Approved settlement of Harriman Commons v. Town of Monroe (5-0)
- Awarded Excel Security Corporation $23,886.68 senior center camera bid (4-0, McGinn abstained)
- Approved $750,000 Marangi Disposal cash bond withdrawal contingent on equal performance security (5-0)
- Kept open Water District 14 hearing to May 2, 2022 (5-0)
- Kept open Water District 8 hearing to May 2, 2022 (5-0)
- Kept open hotel special permit zoning hearing (5-0)
- Kept open two-family dwelling overlay hearing to May 2, 2022 (5-0)
- Kept open heavy industry zone hearing to May 16, 2022 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Board
The Town of Monroe Planning Board held a workshop meeting where they adjourned until May 17, 2022, and declared their intent to be the lead agency for reviewing the proposed expansion of the Mountain View Community Shul at 277 Mountainview Ave. The meeting also included procedural items such as roll call, fire exits, and the pledge of allegiance, as well as approval of past meeting minutes.
- Adjourned until May 17, 2022
- Declared intent to lead review of Mountain View Community Shul expansion at 277 Mountainview Ave
- Approved minutes from January 13, January 19, February 10, March 10, and March 15, 2022 meetings
The Planning Board adjourned its April 14, 2022 workshop meeting to May 17, 2022. On the DG Management subdivision (Schunnemunk Road), the applicant said the ZBA denied an open space variance, leaving the cluster plan unworkable, and asked to move the conventional plan forward; the board agreed to consider additional information on conservation value of the utility easement area and kept the public hearing open. On the Mountainview Community Shul expansion, the board declared its intent to be lead agency and classified the action as unlisted under SEQRA. Minutes from five prior meetings were held over.
- Adjourned meeting to May 17, 2022 (4-0)
- Declared intent to be lead agency for Mountainview Community Shul expansion; action classified as unlisted (4-0)
- DG Management subdivision: board agreed to consider additional information on conservation value of O&R utility easement area; public hearing kept open
- DG Management subdivision: no decision made on switching from cluster to conventional plan
- Minutes of Jan 13, Jan 19, Feb 10, Mar 10, and Mar 15, 2022 held over
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held its regular meeting on April 4, 2022, taking action on several items. The board adopted Local Law 2/2022 to reduce the Planning Board from seven to five members. It also approved a storage container request at Arden Forest Condominiums, continued public hearings on a CDBG grant application and the proposed Arrow Park Water District, and approved an engineering agreement for Senior Center accessibility improvements.
- Adopted Local Law 2/2022 reducing Planning Board membership from 7 to 5
- Approved storage containers at Arden Forest Condominiums until June 15
- Approved General Fund Abstract #22-06 totaling $307,833.81
- Authorized MHE engineering agreement for Senior Center ADA improvements (CDBG grant $125,000)
- Approved $1,400 topographic survey by Mercurio-Norton-Tarolli-Marshall for Senior Center
The Monroe Town Board adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2022, reducing the Planning Board from seven members to five, by a 5-0 roll-call vote after a public hearing. The board also approved a $125,000 CDBG-funded engineering agreement for Senior Center accessibility work, approved $1,400 in surveying, and authorized a lease-related environmental declaration for a roughly 131-acre Orange Turnpike parcel (Dinosaur Park). It approved a General Fund abstract of $307,833.81 and set summer Town Hall hours with Fridays closed starting the week of June 6, 2022.
- Adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2022 reducing Planning Board from seven to five members (5-0)
- Approved engineering agreement for Senior Center ADA ramp, restriping, door automation, second egress; $125,000 CDBG grant cited (5-0)
- Approved Mercurio-Norton-Tarolli-Marshall for Senior Center topographic survey at $1,400 (5-0)
- Approved storage containers at Arden Forest Condominiums until June 15 (5-0)
- Approved General Fund Abstract #22-06, checks #28354-28416 totaling $307,833.81 (5-0)
- Approved summer hours: Mon-Wed 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday closed, starting week of June 6, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved Barbara Iannucci as ZBA Alternate Slot #2, term ending 12/31/2024 (5-0)
- Declared Lead Agency status and issued negative declaration for lease of ~131-acre Orange Turnpike parcel (Dinosaur Park) (5-0)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board and Planning Board held a joint workshop meeting to discuss the Rye Hill Preserve project, including site plans, grading, drainage, and environmental constraints. The meeting was informational, with no formal votes on the project itself. The board opened and adjourned the meeting with unanimous votes.
- Discussion of Rye Hill Preserve project, including site plans, grading plans, drainage plans, and environmental constraints maps
- Presentation on a rear apartment building and townhouse 'A' as part of the Rye Hill Preserve development
- Trip generation letter and meeting notice for Rye Hill Preserve included in agenda materials
The Monroe Town Board and Planning Board met in a joint workshop on March 23, 2022. The board voted to open the meeting at 6:38 PM and adjourned at 8:10 PM; both motions carried 5-0. The only substantive item was a discussion of the Rye Hill Preserve project, which was presented but not voted on. No approvals, denials, or other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Opened the joint Town Board/Planning Board workshop meeting at 6:38 PM (5-0)
- Adjourned the joint workshop meeting at 8:10 PM (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on a variance request for 206 Sunset Terrace. The board also reviewed returning projects at 61 Lakes Road and 1 Schunnemunk Road, denied a variance for open space at Schunnemunk Road, and approved minutes from January and February meetings.
- James Flood variance request for 206 Sunset Terrace (Z069-2022)
- EagleView Estates variance review at 61 Lakes Road (Z068-2022)
- DG Management variance denial for open space at 1 Schunnemunk Road (Z052-2020)
- Minutes approved for January 25 and February 22 meetings
The Zoning Board of Appeals granted James Flood's side-yard, rear-yard and lot-coverage variances for 206 Sunset Terrace, conditioned on the Town Engineer reviewing and approving the drainage system. The board denied DG Management's request to reduce the open-space requirement for its Schunnemunk Road project, and authorized the attorney to prepare a resolution. Eagle View Estates' public hearing was held over to April 26, 2022, and the January 25 and February 22, 2022 minutes were held over.
- Granted Flood variances for side yard, rear yard and lot coverage at 206 Sunset Terrace, conditioned on Town Engineer review and approval of drainage (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Denied DG Management's open-space variance request for Schunnemunk Road (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Authorized the attorney to prepare a resolution and the Chairman to sign it for the DG Management decision (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Held over Eagle View Estates public hearing to April 26, 2022 at applicant's request
- Held over approval of January 25, 2022 minutes
- Held over approval of February 22, 2022 minutes
- Adjourned the meeting (5-0, 1 abstention)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board opened continuations of public hearings on proposed zoning-law changes for hotels, a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17, and the Heavy Industry Zone. The board also approved $289k in expense abstracts, a $155k highway-equipment budget transfer, a $21/hr hire for building-inspector assistant, and a $7,500 contribution to the Village of Monroe’s Independence Day fireworks.
- Opened continuation of public hearing on LOCAL LAW D-V1 amending hotel special-permit rules
- Opened continuation of public hearing on LOCAL LAW E-V1 to create a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17
- Opened public hearing on proposed amendments to the Heavy Industry Zone (HI Zone)
- Approved $271,528.68 in General Fund expenses and $17,918.75 in Escrow Fund expenses
- Approved $155,004.57 budget transfer for Highway Department equipment
The Monroe Town Board held public hearings on three proposed zoning changes — hotel special permits, a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17, and amendments to the Heavy Industry (HI) Zone — and voted unanimously to keep each open until April 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM. No members of the public spoke at any of the three hearings. The board also approved routine items including payment of General Fund and Escrow abstracts, a Highway Department budget transfer, a new hire, and $7,500 toward Village of Monroe Independence Day fireworks, and tabled a ZBA appointment to April 4, 2022.
- Kept open public hearing on hotel special permit amendments (Local Law D-V1, Ch. 57 zoning) until April 18, 2022 (5-0)
- Kept open public hearing on two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17 (Local Law E-V1) until April 18, 2022 (5-0)
- Kept open public hearing on Heavy Industry (HI) Zone amendments until April 18, 2022 (5-0)
- Set Public Information Session on Orange County Dinosaur Park for April 18, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved General Fund Abstract #22-05, checks #28294-28353, totaling $271,528.68 (5-0)
- Approved Escrow Abstract #22-02, checks #2015-2017, totaling $17,918.75 (5-0)
- Approved Highway Department budget transfer Abstract #2202-02 totaling $155,004.57 (5-0)
- Approved hiring Alyssa Kezek as Assistant to the Building Inspector at $21/hr, start April 4, 2022 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Board
The Monroe Planning Board held a regular meeting with public hearings for DG Management on Schunnemunk Road and J Squared on Harriman Heights Road, both opened and continued or closed with extended comment periods. The board also discussed the returning Pallotti Village project and approved minutes from prior meetings.
- Public hearing opened and continued for DG Management (SBL # 69-1-1.2) on Schunnemunk Road to April 14, 2022
- Public hearing opened for J Squared (SBL # 47-1-16) on Harriman Heights Road, with decision time extension and record open for written comments until March 29, 2022
- Returning project Pallotti Village (SBL # 33-1-1.21) at 98 Harriman Heights Road discussed
- Minutes approved for January 13, January 19, and February 10, 2022 meetings
The Planning Board opened and then continued the public hearing for the DG Management cluster subdivision on Schunnemunk Road to April 14, 2022. It opened and closed the public hearing for the J Squared two-lot subdivision on Harriman Heights Road, keeping the written record open until March 29, 2022, and accepted the applicant's waiver of the 62-day decision deadline. The board also discussed the Pallotti Village project and held over minutes from January 13 and January 19, 2022 for lack of quorum; February 10, 2022 minutes were not circulated.
- Opened public hearing for DG Management cluster subdivision (Schunnemunk Road), then continued it to April 14, 2022 (4-0)
- Opened public hearing for J Squared two-lot subdivision (Harriman Heights Road) (4-0)
- Closed J Squared public hearing, keeping written comment open until March 29, 2022 at 4pm (4-0)
- Accepted applicant's waiver of the 62-day decision time frame for J Squared (4-0)
- Held over January 13, 2022 minutes for lack of quorum
- Held over January 19, 2022 minutes for lack of quorum
- February 10, 2022 minutes not circulated
- Adjourned the meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Planning Board
The Monroe Planning Board held a workshop meeting with procedural items, board member changes, and discussions on returning projects. The board voted to designate itself as lead agency for the Dominick Santiago project at 339 RT 17M. It also discussed the Golden Delite Bakery project and approved minutes from previous meetings.
- Designated lead agency for Dominick Santiago project (SBL # 25-3-8, 339 RT 17M)
- Discussed Golden Delite Bakery project (SBL # 2-1-5.13, 31 Larkin Drive)
- Acknowledged departure of board member Lisa McQuade (Jan 2015-March 2022)
- Noted appointment of Nicholas Napoli to the board
- Approved minutes from January 13 and January 19, 2022 meetings
The Planning Board voted 4-0 to designate itself lead agency for the environmental review of Dominick Santiago's mixed-use application at 339 Route 17M (SBL 25-3-8), a project with retail on the first floor and office on the second. Most of the meeting was a workshop discussion of the applicant's revised design and engineer Rick Golden's and Shawn Arnott's comments, including parking counts, retaining walls, drainage, and a possible wetland near the site. The board also adjourned; minutes for January 13 and January 19, 2022 could not be acted on because there was no quorum.
- Designated the Planning Board as lead agency for the Santiago application (4-0, Pat Shea absent, 2 vacancies)
- Adjourned the meeting (4-0, Pat Shea absent, 2 vacancies)
- January 13, 2022 minutes: no action, no quorum
- January 19, 2022 minutes: no action, no quorum
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a meeting with multiple public hearings and resolutions. They continued hearings on zoning amendments and water district improvements, and opened a hearing on a Community Development Block Grant application. The board also approved a lease of town-owned land for a dinosaur park, a lake treatment contract, and other routine items.
- Authorized lease of 131 acres on Orange Turnpike to Orange County Dinosaur Park, LLC for active recreational use
- Approved $24,189.55 contract with Solitude Lake Management for Round Lake treatment
- Approved $7,500 contribution to Village of Monroe Independence Day Fireworks
- Approved General Fund Abstract #22-04 totaling $328,832.43
- Continued public hearings on Water District No. 14 and No. 8 improvements
The Monroe Town Board voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Supervisor to execute a lease of about 131 acres on Orange Turnpike (Tax Map Section 31, Block 1, Lot 7.11) to Orange County Dinosaur Park, LLC for active recreational use, subject to permissive referendum under New York State Town Law. The board also approved the 2022 Round Lake treatment contract at $24,189.55, appointed Nicholas Napoli to Planning Board Slot #1 (term expiring 12-31-2028), and approved water access for 16 Mercury Avenue contingent on an $8,102.41 payment. Public hearings on water district improvements and a Community Development Block Grant application were opened and kept open to later dates, and a public hearing on the Monroe Nininger, LLC zoning amendment petition was closed without action. The ZBA appointment was tabled.
- Authorized Town Supervisor to execute lease of ~131 acres on Orange Turnpike to Orange County Dinosaur Park, LLC (5-0), subject to permissive referendum
- Approved 2022 Round Lake Treatment Contract at $24,189.55 (5-0)
- Appointed Nicholas Napoli to Planning Board Slot #1, term expiring 12-31-2028 (5-0)
- Approved water access request for 16 Mercury Avenue with $8,102.41 outside-user fee, contingent on payment (5-0)
- Authorized Supervisor to sign agreement for 16 Mercury Avenue water access (5-0)
- Approved $65,000 Performance and Removal Bond for Verizon Wireless Facility, 491 State Route 208 (5-0)
- Authorized $7,500.00 expenditure for Village of Monroe Fireworks on July 1, 2022 (5-0)
- Tabled ZBA Appointment (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals met and took action on several zoning matters. They granted variances for properties on Lakeview Drive and Sunset Terrace, opened and closed public hearings for DG Management and Eagle View Estates, and scheduled a new project for a public hearing. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings.
- Granted variances for 13 Lakeview Drive (Mieczyclaw Szulc)
- Approved 2 variances for 228 Sunset Terrace (Jule Rutledge)
- Opened and closed public hearing for DG Management on Schunnemunk Road
- Opened public hearing for Eagle View Estates on Lakes Road
- Scheduled public hearing for 206 Sunset Terrace (James Flood) for March 22, 2022
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two area variances for 13 Lakeview Drive (Mieczyclaw Szulc) and two variances for 228 Sunset Terrace (Jule Rutledge), both by unanimous 5-0 votes. The board scheduled a March 22, 2022 public hearing for James Flood's project at 206 Sunset Terrace and closed the public hearing for DG Management on Schunnemunk Road without making a decision, citing new legal issues and a 62-day window. The Eagle View Estates hearing on Lakes Road was held open to March 22, 2022. Minutes from September 28, October 26, and November 23, 2021 were approved.
- Approved 2 area variances for 13 Lakeview Dr (Mieczyclaw Szulc) (5-0)
- Approved 2 variances for 228 Sunset Terrace (Jule Rutledge) (5-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for 206 Sunset Terrace (James Flood) for March 22, 2022 (5-0)
- Closed DG Management public hearing without decision; no determination made, 62 days to decide (5-0)
- Held Eagle View Estates public hearing open to March 22, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved September 28, 2021 minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved October 26, 2021 minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved November 23, 2021 minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a regular meeting with several public hearings, all continued to future dates. The board voted to keep open hearings on proposed zoning amendments for hotel special permits and a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17, as well as for the proposed Arrow Park Water District. It also set public hearing dates for the FY-2023 Community Development Block Grant application and a zoning amendment petition for Monroe Commons. The board approved the general fund abstract totaling $4,987,007.26 and 2021 end-of-year budget transfers totaling $572,067.39.
- Continued public hearing on Local Law D-V1 amending Chapter 57 (Zoning) for hotel special permit requirements until March 21, 2022
- Continued public hearing on Local Law E-V1 establishing a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17 until March 21, 2022
- Continued public hearing for proposed Arrow Park Water District until April 4, 2022
- Set public hearing for FY-2023 Community Development Block Grant for March 7, 2022
- Set public hearing for Monroe Commons zoning amendment petition (Monroe Nininger, LLC) for March 21, 2022
The Town Board approved ARPA payments for town employees, excluding elected officials, based on 2021 hours worked. The board also established a fee schedule for short-term rentals and a $1,000 fee for CCR application filings. Additionally, several public hearings regarding zoning amendments and water districts were extended to March or April.
- Approved ARPA payments for employees (5-0)
- Set short-term rental fee schedule (5-0)
- Approved $8,000 change order for Water District 12 (5-0)
- Approved $25,000 purchase of used bucket truck (5-0)
- Approved hiring of seasonal highway laborer (5-0)
- Set $1,000 CCR application filing fee (5-0)
- Tabled Justice Court account transfer request (5-0)
- Approved $4.98M general fund abstract (5-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board held a workshop meeting to discuss several returning development projects. The board authorized legal correspondence regarding the DG Management project and adopted a negative environmental declaration for J Squared HH RD.
- DG Management (Schunnemunk Road): Authorized board attorney to provide written correspondence to the ZBA
- J Squared HH RD (Harriman Heights Road): Adopted a negative environmental declaration and scheduled a public hearing for March 15, 2022
- DG Management: Scheduled a public hearing for March 15, 2022
- Pallotti Village (Harriman Heights Road): Discussed as a returning project
- BJ'S Site Plan Fuel Station (Larkin Dr): Discussed as a returning project
The Planning Board authorized its attorney to write to the Zoning Board of Appeals supporting a revised lot layout for the DG Management project on Schunnemunk Road, which would make open space its own lot and could remove the need for a 75-foot buffer variance. The board also adopted a negative declaration and set a March 15, 2022 public hearing for the J Squared project on Harriman Heights Road. Discussion continued on the Pallotti Village and BJ's fuel station applications, with no decisions made on those. The board approved the October 14 and October 19, 2021 minutes.
- Authorized board attorney to send ZBA a letter supporting revised open-space lot layout for DG Management (Schunnemunk Road) (4-0, Franson absent)
- Scheduled DG Management public hearing for March 15, 2022, pending ZBA hearing on February 22, 2022 (4-0, Franson absent)
- Adopted negative declaration for J Squared project at Harriman Heights Road (5-0)
- Set J Squared public hearing for March 15, 2022 at 7:15pm (5-0)
- Approved October 14, 2021 minutes (4-0, Czerwinski abstained)
- Approved October 19, 2021 minutes (5-0)
- Held over December 9, 2021 minutes per chairwoman
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board is meeting to vote on several resolutions, most notably adopting Local Law #1 of 2022, which adds a new chapter to the Town Code to regulate short-term rentals of dwellings. The board also approved routine items such as meeting minutes, fund abstracts, and a motion to send a Verizon wireless facility proposal to the engineer and planning board. A resolution was passed to determine the Town's immunity from the Village of Monroe's zoning code for a Town-owned property at 15 Lake Street, with the intent to establish a restaurant there.
- Adopted Local Law #1 of 2022 to regulate short-term rentals (new Chapter 40)
- Approved General Fund Abstract #22-02 totaling $441,196.64
- Approved Escrow Fund Abstract #22-01 totaling $40,767.40
- Referred Verizon Wireless Facility at 491 State Route 208 to engineer and planning board
- Passed resolution asserting Town immunity from Village zoning for 15 Lake Street restaurant
The Monroe Town Board adopted Local Law #1 of 2022, which amends the zoning code to regulate short-term rentals. The Board also passed a resolution asserting sovereign immunity from Village of Monroe zoning regulations for a town-owned property at 15 Lake Street to facilitate a restaurant. Additionally, the Board approved several personnel appointments, accepted building department resignations, and authorized a rebid for security improvements at the Senior Center.
- Adopted Local Law #1 of 2022 regulating short-term rentals (5-0)
- Asserted zoning immunity for 15 Lake Street restaurant project (5-0)
- Approved $441,196.64 General Fund abstract (5-0)
- Approved $40,767.40 Escrow Fund abstract (5-0)
- Appointed Beth Curtis to Board of Assessment Review (5-0)
- Hired Matthew Garrity as Part-Time Assistant Building Inspector III (5-0)
- Tabled water access request for 16 Mercury Avenue (5-0)
- Authorized rebid for Senior Center security improvements (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals held a routine meeting, appointing Chip Postiglione as acting chairman and Feerick, Nugent and MacCartney as legal counsel for 2022. The board also scheduled public hearings for several zoning applications, including new and returning projects, for February 22, 2022.
- Appointed Chip Postiglione as Acting Chairman for 2022
- Appointed Feerick, Nugent and MacCartney as legal counsel, David MacCartney lead
- Scheduled public hearing for Mieczyclaw Szulc (Z066-2021) at 13 Lakeview Dr
- Scheduled public hearing for Eagle View Estates (Z068-2022) at Lakes Road
- Scheduled public hearing for DG Management (Z052-2020) on Schunnemunk Road
The Zoning Board of Appeals appointed Chip Postiglione as Acting Chairman and Feerick, Nugent and MacCartney as legal counsel for 2022. The board scheduled public hearings for three zoning variance applications, including requests for lot area and setback variances. No variances were granted or denied during this meeting.
- Appointed Chip Postiglione as Acting Chairman for 2022 (5-0)
- Appointed Feerick, Nugent and MacCartney as legal counsel for 2022 (5-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Mieczyclaw Szulc variance application on Feb 22, 2022 (5-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for Eagle View Estates variance application on Feb 22, 2022 (5-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for DG Management variance application on Feb 22, 2022 (5-0)
- Held open public hearing for Jule Rutledge application until Feb 22, 2022
- Held over September 28, 2021 minutes for approval
- Adjourned meeting at 9:03 pm (5-0 with 1 abstention)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a special meeting on January 25, 2022, via Zoom. The board voted to adopt the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update for Orange County, New York, dated April 2018. The board also received an informational update regarding Water District No. 8. The meeting was opened at 8:06 AM and adjourned at 8:12 AM.
- Adopted the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update for Orange County, New York (Resolution 2022-#84)
- Received an update on Water District No. 8
- Meeting opened at 8:06 AM and adjourned at 8:12 AM
The Town Board met for a special meeting to formally accept and adopt the April 2018 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update for Orange County. The board also received an update regarding Water District No. 8.
- Adopted the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update for Orange County (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Board
The Planning Board reviewed several returning projects and approved minutes from previous meetings. The board adopted a Negative Declaration for the DG Management subdivision on Schunnemunk Road and classified the Dominick Santiago project on Rt 17M as an unlisted action.
- Adopted Negative Declaration for DG Management (Schunnemunk Road)
- Classified Dominick Santiago project (339 Rt 17M) as an unlisted action
- Discussed Pallotti Village project (Harriman Heights Road)
- Reviewed minutes from July 20, 2021, October 14, 2021, October 19, 2021, and December 9, 2021
The Planning Board approved a Negative Declaration for the DG Management project and classified a proposed retail/office development at 339 Rt 17M as an unlisted action. The board requested more information before making a determination on the Pallotti Village project.
- Adopted Negative Declaration for DG Management Subdivision (5-0)
- Classified 339 Rt 17M project as unlisted action and declared intent to be lead agency (5-0)
- Tabled determination on Pallotti Village pending additional information
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held a meeting with multiple public hearings, all continued to future dates. The board discussed proposed local laws on rental property regulation, hotel special permits, a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17, and water district improvements. All motions to open and continue the hearings passed unanimously.
- Continued public hearing on Local Law A-V1 to regulate rental properties and transient housing
- Continued public hearing on Local Law D-V1 amending hotel special permit requirements
- Continued public hearing on Local Law E-V1 establishing a two-family dwelling overlay north of Route 17
- Continued public hearings on improvements to Water Districts No. 14 and No. 8
- Approved General Fund Abstract #22-01 totaling $1,269,775.14
The Monroe Town Board held several public hearings regarding proposed local laws for rental property regulations, hotel special permits, and water district improvements, continuing most to February or March. The Board approved the 2022 library agreement, authorized a $1.27 million general fund abstract, and made several board appointments. Additionally, the Board rejected and ordered the reissuance of bids for security improvements at the Senior Center.
- Approved $1,269,775.14 general fund abstract
- Rejected and reissued Senior Center security improvement bids
- Appointed John Seeley to Zoning Board of Appeals
- Approved 2022 Monroe Free Library agreement
- Approved 11 Stage Road lease renewal for Congregation Eitz Chaim
- Authorized 2021 Town Court audit by PKF O'Connor Davie
- Reappointed Mary Bingham to Moodna Commission
- Approved $324.38 generator maintenance quote for Lakeside Firehouse
Planning Board
The Planning Board met to appoint its acting Chair, legal counsel, and engineering services for the 2022 term. The board also addressed several returning projects, including a Verizon Wireless building and a BJ's fueling facility.
- Appointed Jeff Manson as acting Chair for 2022
- Appointed Burke, Miele, Golden, & Naughton, LLP as board attorneys
- Appointed MHE Engineering as board engineers
- Issued a Negative Declaration for Verizon Wireless PFS Bldg at 491 State Route 208
- Assumed lead agency status and approved AKRF for a traffic study for BJ's Fueling Facility
The Planning Board appointed its 2022 leadership, legal counsel, and engineering firm. The board also approved the Verizon Wireless project at 491 State Route 208 after issuing a negative declaration under SEQRA. Additionally, the board assumed lead agency status for the proposed BJ's Fueling Facility and retained AKRF for a traffic study.
- Appointed Jeff Manson as acting Chair (4-0)
- Appointed Burke, Miele, Golden, & Naughton, LLP as board attorneys (4-0)
- Appointed MHE Engineering as board engineers (4-0)
- Issued negative declaration for Verizon Wireless project (4-0)
- Approved Verizon Wireless site plan (4-0)
- Assumed lead agency status for BJ's Fueling Facility (4-0)
- Retained AKRF for BJ's Fueling Facility traffic study (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 9:45 pm (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board
The Monroe Town Board held its annual re-organizational meeting, swearing in elected officials and making numerous appointments to town positions and boards. All resolutions passed unanimously.
- Appointed Councilman McGinn as Acting Supervisor for 2022
- Appointed Valerie Bitzer as Registrar of Vital Statistics, Tax Collector, and Town Marriage Officer
- Appointed Barbara Singer as 2nd Deputy Tax Collector with $1,000 stipend
- Appointed Barbara Singer as 2nd Deputy Town Clerk with $36,000/yr salary
- Appointed Feerick Nugent MacCartney PLLC as Town Counsel and Zoning Board of Appeals Attorney
At its January 4, 2022 reorganizational meeting, the Monroe Town Board opened the meeting at 7:05 PM and worked through a full slate of annual appointments, procedural rules, and routine housekeeping resolutions. All 49 resolutions carried unanimously, including appointing Councilman McGinn as Acting Supervisor, Valerie Bitzer as Registrar of Vital Statistics and Tax Collector, and MHE as Town Engineer. The board also approved a mask requirement in all municipal facilities effective December 13, 2021, adopted a Public Health Emergency Operation Plan, and set its 2022 meeting calendar. The meeting adjourned at 8:49 PM after a brief executive session on contract personnel.
- Appointed Councilman McGinn as Acting Supervisor, term expiring 12/31/22 (unanimous)
- Appointed Valerie Bitzer as Registrar of Vital Statistics, coterminous with Town Clerk term (unanimous)
- Appointed Patricia Kasch as Deputy Registrar, term expiring 12/31/2022 (unanimous)
- Appointed Valerie Bitzer as Tax Collector, term expiring 12/31/22 (unanimous)
- Appointed MHE as Town Engineer, term expiring 12/31/22 (unanimous)
- Approved mask/face covering requirement in all municipal facilities effective December 13, 2021 (unanimous)
- Approved Town of Monroe Public Health Emergency Operation Plan draft, subject to Town Counsel and Supervisor approval (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 1998 Mack RD6 for $27,350 and surplus of 2006 Sterling truck and 1995 Econo Trailer (unanimous)