Piermont public meetings in 2025

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review and act upon the May 31, 2025 Financial Audit. The body will also consider a fund transfer and review various village fees and schedules for 2026.

• Resolution to transfer $268,628.00 from the General Fund to the Restricted Fund Balance
• Presentation and review of the May 31, 2025 Financial Audit by Berard & Associates
• Review of Village Fines and Fees for 2026
• Review of Village Rental Fees
• Review of 2026 Proposal for New York State Volunteer Firefighter Cancer Benefit Program

The Board approved the minutes from the November 12 meeting and a $197,258.86 warrant. It voted to send a letter refusing Rockland County's offer to take over misdemeanor traffic prosecutions. The Board also accepted the May 31 financial audit, transferred $268,628 to the Restricted Fund, and approved several 2026 budget items and the volunteer firefighter cancer benefit program.

• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Warrant #120925 for $197,258.86 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved sending letter to Rockland County DA declining traffic prosecution delegation (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted May 31, 2025 financial audit (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved transfer of $268,628 from General Fund to Restricted Fund (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved 2026 Village Fines and Fees except Village Hall Meeting Room Rental Fee (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved 2026 Village Board Meeting schedule (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved 2026 Volunteer Firefighter Cancer Benefit Program (3 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstain)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider an application by Karen Asch for site‑plan development approval for 656 Piermont Avenue. The request includes variances from the R‑7.5 zoning district for front yard, floor‑area ratio, lot coverage, and existing non‑conforming variances for lot area, lot width, side yard, and total side yard. The Board will decide whether to grant the variances and approve the remodel and expansion of an existing front porch.

• Site‑plan development approval for 656 Piermont Avenue (R‑7.5 zoning district)
• Variance request: front yard 25’ required, 8’ existing, 6’ proposed
• Variance request: floor‑area ratio 30% required, 35% existing, 36% proposed
• Variance request: lot coverage 33% required, 66% existing, 67% proposed
• Existing non‑conforming variances for lot area, lot width, side yard, total side yard

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider several requests for public event permits and the use of village property. The meeting includes a continued review of a short-term rental request and a discussion on the village investment policy.

• Review of Airbnb request for 339 Ferdon Avenue
• Empire Hose Co. No. 1 requests for July 4 fireworks at River Lot and a 5K race on May 9, 2026
• Requests for a Menorah lighting on December 16, 2025, and a Knights of Columbus Nativity Display at Village Hall
• Permit requests for a Barefoot Hope Run/Walk on May 2, 2026, and a Gran Fondo New York bike event on May 17, 2026
• Authorization to re-levy unpaid village property taxes with Rockland County

The Trustees unanimously approved the October 14 minutes and Warrant #111225 for $877,727.41. They also authorized acceptance of a $10,000 County grant for the Impaired Driving Enforcement Overtime Program. A $1,833 reallocation for Mulithog tractor tires was approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #111225 for $877,727.41 (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $10,000 County DWI grant for police (5-0)
• Reallocated $1,833 from Street Repairs to Equipment for tractor tires (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a site plan development application for a property remodel. The board will also review a zoning text amendment referral from the Town of Orangetown regarding multifamily dwellings.

• PB#25-08: Site plan and variances for remodel and expansion at 656 Piermont Avenue
• PB#25-09: Referral for zoning text amendment to allow multifamily dwelling floating zones on parcels of 10+ acres in LI districts
• Review of proposed local law regarding 155 South Greenbush Road

Board of Trustees

The Board will consider several items, including approving the purchase of a $55,731.29 Dodge Durango for the police department, reviewing the engineering proposal for the Village Green project, and evaluating an Airbnb request at 339 Ferdon Avenue. It will also set a public hearing for a draft Entity Disclosure Local Law and discuss capital financing options for long‑term village projects.

• Resolution to purchase a 2026 Dodge Durango for $55,731.29 for the Piermont Police Department
• Review and approve Civil Design Works LLC engineering review for the Village Green project (paid by escrow)
• Review request from Louise Falcone for an Airbnb at 339 Ferdon Avenue
• Set public hearing for the proposed draft Entity Disclosure Local Law
• Review capital financing options (BAN or bond) for items with >10‑year usefulness

The Board approved the purchase of a 2026 Dodge Durango for the Piermont Police Department at a cost of $55,731.29, funded by Rockland County sales tax. It also approved the September meeting minutes, the $248,410.51 warrant, and the surplusing of the 2014 tractor. Additional actions included approving an engineering review contract for the Village Green project, scheduling a public hearing for the Entity Disclosure Local Law on Dec 9 2025, changing the November 11 BOT meeting to November 12, and adopting the recommended option #3 for capital financing in December 2025. All motions passed unanimously with 5 ayes and 0 nays.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #101425 for $248,410.51 (5-0)
• Approved surplusing the 2014 tractor (5-0)
• Approved Civil Design Works LLC proposal for Village Green engineering review (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Entity Disclosure Local Law on Dec 9, 2025 (5-0)
• Changed BOT meeting date from Nov 11 to Nov 12 (5-0)
• Accepted recommendation to select option #3 for capital financing (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Dodge Durango for police department, $55,731.29 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Piermont Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider two applications. The first is an application by Kostas Panetis for site development approval, including a cabana, at 294 Tweed Boulevard in the R‑40 zoning district. The second is a referral from the Town of Orangetown requesting comment and a lead‑agency decision on a Conditional Use Permit for The Sparkle Book Store to operate a wine bar at 642 Main Street in the CS zoning district. No other business is listed.

• PB#25-05 – Site development approval and cabana permit for 294 Tweed Blvd (R‑40 zoning)
• PB#25-06 – Conditional Use Permit referral for The Sparkle Book Store wine bar at 642 Main St (CS zoning)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to review a site development application for a cabana. The board will consider requests for variances regarding building height, square footage, floor area ratio, and lot coverage.

• ZBA#25-03: Application for 294 Tweed Boulevard for a cabana
• Proposed height variance: 15.5 feet (15 feet required)
• Proposed footprint variance: 528 square feet (350 square feet required)
• Proposed lot coverage: 23.7% (16% required)
• Proposed floor area ratio: 16.3% (15% required)

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, warrants, and department reports. The agenda includes requests to close streets for a historical society event and a film production, as well as reviews for electric rates, a new website, and a concrete sidewalk replacement project.

• Request to close Ferdon Avenue for Tappan Tribe sign dedication
• Request to close streets for Universal Television filming
• Review of concrete sidewalk replacement at Half Moon Park
• Approval of $24,846.14 DPW equipment tariff from Trius Inc.
• Discussion on adopting an Entity Disclosure Law

The Board appointed Rondi Casey to fill a vacant trustee seat. It approved the village’s $460,931.03 warrant, switched dental insurance to MetLife saving $7,248.60 annually, and authorized DPW repairs to the Dog Run fence. The Board also approved a fixed two‑year electric rate from Direct Energy, awarded a $35,950 sidewalk contract at Lower Half Moon Park, and adopted a four‑year CivicPlus website plan contingent on document archiving.

• Appointed Rondi Casey as Trustee to replace Christine McAndrews
• Approved Warrant #091625 for $460,931.03 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved change of dental coverage to MetLife, saving $7,248.60 per year (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved DPW repair of Dog Run fence (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Universal Television filming request for Sep 17‑19 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Direct Energy electric rate of 9.87¢/kWh for two years (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Awarded concrete sidewalk replacement bid to Terra Ferma for $35,950 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved CivicPlus website proposal with four‑year plan, pending document archiving agreement (5 ayes, 0 nays)

Board of Trustees

The Board approved the July 15, 2025 minutes and authorized Warrant #081225 for $651,180.61. It also approved resolutions to cover fire and police capital overages of $1,303.20 and $5,155.00 respectively. Several special events, a historic plaque, a train‑station lease extension, and other items were approved. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Warrant #081225 for $651,180.61 (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $1,303.20 fire department overage from Motor Equipment Repair line (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $5,155 police department overage from Police budget (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Kids Movie Night at Goswick Pavilion on Sep 20, 2025 (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved plaque honoring Indigenous People at Ferdon Avenue, pending property confirmation (3 ayes, 0 nays, 1 recused)
• Approved 10‑year lease extension for Piermont Train Station at $3,000 annual fee (3 ayes, 0 nays, 1 recused)
• Approved Empire Hose Company #1 membership for three applicants (4 ayes, 0 nays)

Board of Trustees

The Board approved the June 10 minutes, two warrants totaling $411,486.47, and a $5.5 million tax warrant. It voted 4‑0 to sign a letter supporting NYSDEC fertilizer enforcement, to adopt the wayfinding signage plan, and to accept a three‑year audit contract with Berard & Associates. Finally, it approved the Resolution adopting the Piermont Comprehensive Plan, adding a recommendation to rezone Downtown Business B.

• Approved June 10 minutes (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Warrant #051625 ($65,685.21) and Warrant #071525 ($345,801.26) – total $411,486.47 (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $5.5 M tax warrant; noted $466,343.00 unpaid taxes (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved signing letter supporting NYSDEC fertilizer‑runoff enforcement (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved wayfinding signage plan – next steps include talking to Phil Griffin (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved three‑year audit agreement with Berard & Associates (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Piermont Comprehensive Plan with rezoning recommendation for Downtown Business B (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Decided to keep current business insurance policy unchanged (no vote recorded)

Piermont Transportation Committee

The committee reviewed police enforcement statistics, commercial delivery parking ideas, and a wayfinding signage plan, but no actions were approved, denied, or voted on. Items such as a four‑way stop at Ash and Piermont Ave. and street‑name confirmation were noted for future consideration. The committee also discussed its future structure and community outreach methods.

Board of Trustees

The Board approved six bond resolutions totaling $574,635 for fire equipment, police facilities, the village hall, sidewalks, parking lot improvements, and a DPW tractor. It also adopted an intermunicipal agreement that could reimburse the Village up to $200,000 annually, approved adding the Transportation Committee to the village website, waived a 30‑day notice for a liquor‑license request, and conditionally approved a July 4 fireworks display pending agency clearances.

• Approved minutes for April 15, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved minutes for May 13, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #051425 ($69,196.54) and #061025 ($470,592.65) total $539,789.19 (5-0)
• Adopted Intermunicipal Agreement with Rockland County Intelligence Center (5-0)
• Approved Transportation Committee addition to village website (5-0)
• Approved waiver of 30‑day notice for Gyro Downtown liquor license (5-0)
• Approved $574,635 in bond resolutions for fire, police, hall, sidewalks, parking, and DPW (5-0)
• Approved July 4 fireworks display request, contingent on Coast Guard, fire department, and insurance approval (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board approved the April 15 meeting minutes and a $230,923.29 warrant. It adopted a Fund Balance Policy and created a Restricted Fund Account for capital expenses (5‑0). The Board also accepted the Transportation Committee’s recommendation of 76 Fee‑In‑Lieu‑Of‑Parking (FILOP) spaces (4‑1) and approved several other items including a Memorial Day Watch Fire and a special permit for three additional FILOP spaces.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Warrant #051325 for $230,923.29 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved resolution to post appointed Clerk‑Treasurer and Attorney positions on website for 30 days (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted Transportation Committee recommendation of 76 FILOP spaces (4 ayes, 1 nay)
• Established Restricted Fund Account for Capital Expenses and adopted Fund Balance Policy (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Memorial Day Watch Fire on May 29, 2025 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved special permit for Gyro Downtown at 456 Piermont Avenue for three additional FILOP spaces (4 ayes, 1 nay)
• Motion to accept 222 FILOP spaces was not seconded (no vote)

Piermont Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee approved a proposal to make Ladik and Liberty streets permit‑only after 5 p.m. It also approved a proposal for “No Through Traffic” signage at the street entrance. The revised FILOP analysis will be submitted to the Village Board of Trustees at their next meeting.

• Agreed to propose permit parking on Ladik and Liberty after 5 pm
• Agreed to propose “No Through Traffic” signage at the street entrance
• Revised FILOP analysis to be submitted to the Village Board of Trustees at the next meeting

Board of Trustees

The Trustees approved the March 11 meeting minutes (5-0) and adopted Warrant #041525 for $379,025.99 (5-0). They also voted to open a public hearing to consider adopting the Village of Piermont Comprehensive Plan (5-0). No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Warrant #041525 in the amount of $379,025.99 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Opened Public Hearing to adopt the Comprehensive Plan (motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays)