Pleasant Ridge public meetings in 2023
9 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Board
The Town Board is meeting to authorize several purchase orders for administrative software and police equipment. The body will also vote on personnel hires for the Assessor's Office and the Division of Traffic & Safety.
- Award for Caustic Soda (25%) to PVS Minibulk, Inc.
- Purchase orders for Laserfiche and OpenGov software for the Town Clerk's Office
- Purchase of a vehicle radar unit and Axon body worn camera contract for the Police Department
- Decorative 30 MPH sign set for Hardscrabble Lake
- Hiring of Anthony Tothill as a seasonal intern and Noah Belmnahia as a Maintenance Worker
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board
The Town Board will consider the adoption of the final 2024 budget and a rezoning request for 96 acres at 582-590 Columbus Avenue. The board will also review several purchase orders for town equipment and maintenance.
- Final adoption of the 2024 Budget (Resolution 451-23)
- Rezoning of 582-590 Columbus Avenue (Legion of Christ Property) from OB-1 to R-3A Multi Family Residential
- Authorization to obtain bids for elevator upgrade
- Appointment of Gregg D. Hayden to the Industrial Development Agency
- Purchase orders for LED post top fixtures, light poles, and a speed radar sign
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Board
The Planning Board is considering a mixed-use biomedical community development called North 80 Phase 1A. The board will also review extension requests for a cluster subdivision and a parking lot expansion, along with two residential steep slope applications.
- North 80 Phase 1A: two buildings (approx. 180,000 sq ft) for retail, medical office, and residential
- Kensico Preserve: 90-day extension request for 73-lot cluster subdivision plus 2 lots
- 40 Saw Mill River Road: 1-year extension request for parking lot expansion
- 115 Milton Drive: application for in-ground pool, pool house, and retaining walls
- 121 Milton Drive: application for removal of dwelling and construction of new dwelling
Town Board
The Town Board will conduct a public hearing for the preliminary 2024 budget. Members will also consider a rezoning request for the Legion Property and a special election to create a water district extension.
- Proposed rezoning of 582-590 Columbus from OB-1 Zone to R-3A Zone
- Public hearing for the Preliminary 2024 Budget
- Special Town Election to determine creation of Pleasant Ridge Water District Extension No. 1
- Purchase order for Virginia Lane Drainage Improvement Project
- Purchase order for a new Traffic & Safety Vehicle
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Town Board
The Town Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the implementation of new or revised redistricting plans. The meeting also includes standard reports from the supervisor, clerk, attorney, and council members.
- Public hearing on NYS State Election Law Section 17-206 regarding redistricting plans
Architectural Review Board
The Architectural Review Board is reviewing two new applications for sign replacements at shopping centers. The board will evaluate requests for signage at the Town Center and Rose Hill locations.
- Replacement of existing sign to 'Bar 141' at 1006 Broadway
- Replacement of existing sign with 'Dunkin' at 662 Columbus Ave
Town Board
The Town Board is holding a special meeting and public hearing. The primary focus is to consider procedures for implementing new or revised redistricting plans under NYS State Election Law Section 17-206.
- Public hearing on NYS State Election Law Section 17-206 regarding redistricting plans
Town Board
The Town Board will consider the adoption of the preliminary 2024 budget and schedule related public hearings. The board is also reviewing several purchase orders for infrastructure and facility renovations. Other business includes personnel hires and a legal settlement.
- Authorization to Adopt Preliminary 2024 Budget (RESOLUTION 418-23)
- Plan review for interior alterations at 777 Old Saw Mill River Road (RESOLUTIONS 421-23, 422-23)
- Pat Henry Field Rehab purchase order (RESOLUTION 426-23)
- Renewal of prepared meals contract with Hubbard's Cupboard through December 31, 2025
- Settlement of Keily v. Town of Mt Pleasant and amended drainage easement (RESOLUTION 434-23)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing several applications for variances from local zoning codes. These requests include permissions for fences exceeding height limits and building additions that would violate yard setback or lot coverage requirements.
- Z-23-50: Fence height and placement variance at 5 Allen Street
- Z-23-52: 6-foot-high fence variance at 11 Liberty Street
- Z-23-54: Rear yard setback variance for one-story addition at 373 Commerce Street
- Z-23-55: Front/rear yard setback and lot coverage variances for 2-story addition at 895 Sleepy Hollow Road
- Z-23-57: Rear yard setback variance for a new deck at 633 Linda Avenue