Poughkeepsie, New York

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Zoning Board of Appeals

Industrial Development Agency

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Shade Tree Commission

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Industrial Development Agency

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

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Industrial Development Agency

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Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on area variances for several properties. Requests include expanding auto-body shops, converting dwellings to multi-family units, and adjusting setbacks for new residential construction.

• 16 Pershing Avenue: Variance for auto-body shop expansion regarding setbacks, height, and transparency
• 185 Smith Street: Variance for automotive repair facility additions and parking reconfiguration
• 210 and 208 North Hamilton Street: Variances for parking depth to allow conversion to 3-family and 6-unit dwellings
• 271 Church Street: Variance for lot subdivision and construction of a four-family dwelling
• 287 & 307 South Avenue: Variances for setbacks and lot coverage for a multifamily residential building

Common Council

The Poughkeepsie Common Council will vote on a local law to allow short-term rentals in all zoning districts and approve permit parking on Vernon Terrace. The body will also hear a presentation on a water meter replacement program.

• Resolution R-26-45: Approving tax levy certificates for 2026
• Resolution R-26-47: Negative declaration for short-term rental law
• Resolution R-26-48: Introducing zoning map amendment for 9 Austin Court
• Local Law LL-26-08: Amending short-term rental code to permit rentals in all districts
• Ordinance O-26-06: Allowing permit parking on Vernon Terrace from 6-9 p.m.

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission will consider an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to place solar panels on the roof of a single‑family home at 104 Academy Street. The applicant is Trinity Solar, represented by Sarah Yarbrough, and the property is in the RNA zoning district. The commission will also select a Vice‑Chair and address any other business.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application for solar panels at 104 Academy Street (owner Haeng Soo Lee, applicant Trinity Solar)
• Selection of Vice‑Chair for the commission

Industrial Development Agency

The Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency will consider authorizing Resolution 102 for the South Hamilton Street Project. The board will also review the Spring PILOT Report and discuss several old‑business items, including the UTEP final draft, a new application to be drafted, and a new application with a CBA for 15 No. Cherry Street. Routine items such as agenda approval, minutes approval, and treasury reports will be addressed.

• Resolution: Authorizing Resolution 102 South Hamilton Street Project
• Spring PILOT Report Review
• UTEP final draft (old business)
• New application to be drafted (old business)
• 15 No. Cherry Street – new application & CBA (old business)

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing serial bonds for the Albany Street Combined Sewer Overflow Rehabilitation Project and appointing members to the Dutchess County‑Poughkeepsie Land Bank. A public hearing on short‑term rentals and a local law to reduce the citywide speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph are also on the agenda. Additional items include a petition for the Pollinator Festival, a personal injury claim notice, and a 30‑day advance notice for a new liquor license.

• Public Hearing – Short Term Rentals
• Resolution authorizing issuance of serial bonds for Albany Street Combined Sewer Overflow Rehabilitation Project
• Local Law LL-26-07 to reduce citywide speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph
• Ordinance amending two‑hour parking on Dutcher Place (O-26-04)
• 30‑Day advance notice of New York State liquor license from Nelly Latin Restaurant

Common Council

The Poughkeepsie Common Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, to receive comments on a proposed local law. The law seeks to amend the city code to permit short-term rentals in all zoning districts and to allow chickens and bees as permitted uses.

• Public hearing on Local Law to amend Short-Term Rental code
• Proposal to permit Short-Term Rentals in all zoning districts
• Proposal to permit Chickens and Bees as 'P' uses
• Meeting location: Common Council Chambers, 62 Civic Center Plaza
• Time: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM

The Common Council met for a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed local law amending short‑term rental regulations and adding chickens and bees as permitted uses. No votes or formal decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Shade Tree Commission

Waterfront Advisory Committee

The Waterfront Advisory Committee will conduct a consistency review of a proposed six‑story building with 27 dwelling units at 9 Dutchess Avenue, which will be combined with the adjacent parcel at 1 Dutchess Avenue. The review will consider the project's compliance with the Waterfront (W) zoning district. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and an update on the Fallkill Blueway Design Guidelines project.

• Consistency review of 9 Dutchess Avenue project (27 units, six stories, structured parking)
• Combination of 9 Dutchess Avenue parcel with 1 Dutchess Avenue parcel
• Owner/Applicant: 9 Dutchess LLC; Consultant: Mark Day/Day Stokosa Engineering PLLC
• Fallkill Blueway Design Guidelines project status presentation

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a SEQRA review for a rezoning request to build a 77-unit development. The board will also review site plans for a mixed-use building and several residential conversions.

• Rezoning of 9 Austin Court and 23 Cedar Ave for a 77-unit multifamily development
• Site plan for a mixed-use building with 61 dwelling units at 488 Main Street
• Subdivision of 17 South Avenue into two lots
• Conversion of 208 North Hamilton Street into a six-unit multiple dwelling
• Conversion of 210 North Hamilton Street into a three-family dwelling

Public Arts Commission

Board of Contracts and Supply

The Board of Contracts and Supply will consider award recommendations for several bids, including the semi‑trailer contract awarded to Converto Manufacturing Co., Inc. It will also address a notice to proceed for the Joint Water Chemical project and discuss renewal of existing bids and contracts.

• Award recommendation for RFB-COP-04-26-01 Joint Water Chemical (notice to proceed issued)
• Semi trailer contract RFB-COP-05-26-01 awarded to Converto Manufacturing Co., Inc.
• Review of bids currently in circulation, available on the City website and Bidnet Direct
• Discussion of bids to be renewed
• Review of contracts to be renewed

Common Council

The Poughkeepsie Common Council will review minutes, hear presentations, and consider a resolution to appoint a member to the Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank. The body will also vote on two parking ordinances and an amendment to the Freedom of Information Law.

• Resolution R-26-44 to appoint Natalie Quinn to the Dutchess County-Poughkeepsie Land Bank
• Second Read of O-26-03: No parking on May Street East Side from Church St. to 185 feet north of Forbus St.
• First Read of O-26-04: Two-hour parking on Dutcher Place from the school driveway to Bement Avenue
• First Read of O-26-05: Amendment to §2-107 regarding the designated FOIL Appeal Officer
• Presentation from Little Water Prep charter school

The Common Council approved the minutes from the June 2, 2026 meeting and deferred items 2‑4 to the corporation counsel. It adopted a resolution appointing Natalie Quinn to a three‑year term on the Dutchess County‑Poughkeepsie Land Bank. The council also conducted a second reading of Ordinance 0‑26‑03 (May Street parking) and first readings of Ordinances 0‑26‑04 and 0‑26‑05 (parking and records‑access changes). The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

• Approved June 2, 2026 minutes (passed, 7 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Deferred items 2‑4 to corporation counsel (voice vote, unanimous)
• Appointed Natalie Quinn to the Dutchess County‑Poughkeepsie Land Bank (adopted)
• Second read of Ordinance 0‑26‑03 amending parking on May Street (read)
• First read of Ordinance 0‑26‑04 amending parking on Dutcher Place (read)
• First read of Ordinance 0‑26‑05 amending records‑access appeal officer (read)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet to review one application for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The body will also approve minutes from the April 9, 2026 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement of gutters and downspouts at 8 Garfield Place

Industrial Development Agency

Industrial Development Agency

The City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency is meeting to review treasury reports and pay invoices. The body will consider a resolution regarding the 102 So. Hamilton Street Project and discuss the UTEP final draft.

• Resolution authorizing 102 So. Hamilton Street Project
• Payment of invoices
• UTEP final draft discussion
• Drafting of a new application

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear and decide on several area variance applications. Items include variances for residential and commercial properties such as a proposed four‑unit dwelling at 27 South Clinton Street, a wall sign at 27‑29 Fox Street, and a conversion of a two‑family home at 20 Lexington Avenue. The board will also hold public hearings on expansions at 16 Pershing Avenue and 185 Smith Street. All applications will be reviewed for compliance with the city’s zoning code.

• 27 South Clinton Street – area variances for a proposed 4‑unit multiple dwelling (RNC district, File #2023-035.2026)
• 27‑29 Fox Street – area variance for a wall sign (Campus Development district, File #ZBA2026-008)
• 20 Lexington Avenue – area variance to convert a two‑family dwelling to a three‑family dwelling (RNC district, File #ZBA2025-034)
• 16 Pershing Avenue – area variances for expansion of a non‑conforming auto‑body shop (MU-5 district, File #ZBA2025-023)
• 185 Smith Street – area variances for additions to an automotive repair facility (File #ZBA2025-024)

Shade Tree Commission

The commission will review planting recommendations and consider updates to existing ordinances and proposals for new ordinances. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of May meeting minutes and standard adjournment.

• Planting Recommendations
• Update of existing ordinances and proposed new ordinances

Waterfront Advisory Committee

The Waterfront Advisory Committee will approve the April and May meeting minutes. It will discuss the Mid‑Hudson Discovery Museum play‑space construction, including water service extensions. The committee will review the site‑plan application for a six‑story, 27‑unit building with structured parking at 9 Dutchess Avenue. Old business items will also be addressed.

• Approve April and May meeting minutes
• Discuss construction of a play space at the Mid‑Hudson Discovery Museum with garden, seating, playground structures, and water service extensions
• Review site‑plan application for 9 Dutchess LLC: six‑story building, 27 dwelling units, structured parking on combined parcels at 9 and 1 Dutchess Avenue (Waterfront zoning)
• Consider any outstanding old business items

Common Council

The Common Council will consider two resolutions: one approving a license agreement for a restaurant and concession stand at Stitzel Field, and another introducing a local law that would amend the short‑term rental code to allow rentals in all zoning districts, permit chickens and bees, and set a public hearing. The council will also act on a local law changing residency requirements for city officers and employees, and a second‑read ordinance restricting parking on May Street East Side on Tuesdays. Additional items include a public hearing on a citywide speed reduction and a 30‑day notice of an adult‑use retail dispensary license application.

• R-26-41: Resolution approving license agreement for a restaurant and concession stand at Stitzel Field
• R-26-43: Resolution to amend short‑term rental code, permit rentals in all districts, allow chickens and bees, and schedule a public hearing
• LL-26-06: Local law amending residency requirement for city officers and employees
• O-26-03 (second read): Ordinance prohibiting parking on May Street East Side for 23 hours starting 9 a.m. Tuesdays, between Church St. and 185 ft north of Forbus St.
• 30‑day advance notice from Main St Convenience Store 1 Corp for an adult‑use retail dispensary license application

The Common Council approved the minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting and passed a resolution to license Cape Tiger Foods, LLC to operate a restaurant and concession stand at Stitzel Field. The council also voted to refer Items 2‑4 to the Corporation Counsel (outcome not recorded). Additionally, motions were made to enter executive session and later resume the regular meeting (outcomes not recorded).

• Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (passed)
• Approved Resolution R-26-41 license agreement for Cape Tiger Foods at Stitzel Field (passed)
• Referred Items 2‑4 to Corporation Counsel (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to go into executive session (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to resume regular meeting (outcome not recorded)

Common Council

The Poughkeepsie Common Council will hold a public hearing on June 2, 2026 at 6 p.m. in the council chambers. The hearing is for receiving public comments on a proposed local law that would lower the citywide speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph. No vote is scheduled at this meeting; the council is gathering input before any decision.

• Proposed Local Law to reduce citywide speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph

The Common Council adopted a local law that lowers the citywide speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph, effective August 1 2026. The law was introduced and seconded by Councilmembers and requires the Clerk to publish a public‑notice of the hearing in the official newspaper at least five days in advance. The meeting itself served as the public hearing for comment on the proposal.

• Enacted local law reducing citywide speed limit to 25 mph (effective Aug 1 2026)
• Required Clerk to publish public‑notice of the hearing in the official newspaper at least five days prior
• Scheduled public hearing on the speed‑limit law for June 2 2026 at 6:00 pm

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing several residential and commercial development applications. Key items include a request for rezoning to allow a 77-unit multifamily complex and a proposal for a 61-unit mixed-use building on Main Street.

• 9 Austin Court: Rezoning request from RNA to RC3 for a 77-unit multifamily development
• 488 Main Street: Site plan for a mixed-use building with 61 dwelling units and ground floor commercial space
• 9 Dutchess Avenue: Site plan and special permit for a five-story building with 27 dwelling units and 132 parking spaces
• 15 North Cherry: Amendment to increase a warehouse conversion to 48 dwelling units
• 70 and 72-78 Prospect Street: Site plan for an aggregate storage and distribution facility

General

The Waterfront Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed amendment to a residential redevelopment project. The proposal includes changes to the building's facade, internal stairs, and an increase in height to add six units.

• Proposed amendment to residential redevelopment at 15 N Cherry Street
• Request to increase single story portion of building to three stories
• Proposal to add six additional residential units

Public Arts Commission

The Poughkeepsie Public Arts Commission will discuss updates on city hall artwork, social media, and the arts map, and will vote on a new commission logo. It will decide whether to approve three 2026 public art projects: the Art Walk, the Kaal Rock Park Series, and Open Studios. The meeting also includes a presentation about the Pollinator Festival scheduled for September 12‑13 and an open floor for community comments.

• Vote on new PPAC logo
• Approval of Paola Bari – Art Walk project
• Approval of Mary Reynolds / David Hennigson – Kaal Rock Park Series project
• Approval of Nikki Hung / Elinor Levy – Open Studios project
• Presentation on Pollinator Festival (Sept 12‑13)

Board of Contracts and Supply

The Board of Contracts and Supply reviewed and approved the award of the Spratt Pool House electrical contract (RFB-COP-02-26-01) to Veith Electric. It issued a Notice to Proceed for that contract. The board announced that bid packages for the Developer Choice Neighborhoods mixed‑income housing project (RFEI-COP-04-26-01) are available and will close on May 29, 2026 at 2 pm. An award recommendation was presented for water‑treatment chemicals (RFB-COP-04-26-01) and the board discussed renewal of existing bids and contracts.

• Award of Spratt Pool House‑Electrical contract (RFB-COP-02-26-01) to Veith Electric
• Notice to Proceed issued for the Spratt Pool House‑Electrical contract
• Bid packages posted for Developer Choice Neighborhoods mixed‑income housing (RFEI-COP-04-26-01); closing May 29 2026, 2 pm
• Award recommendation for Water Treatment Chemicals contract (RFB-COP-04-26-01)
• Discussion of bids and contracts slated for renewal

Common Council

The Common Council will consider a supplemental bond resolution for the Mansion Street Bridge and Washington Street Bridge projects. It will also act on a local law amendment to the zoning map for Milton Street, approve a license for a restaurant at Stitzel Field, and consider a speed‑limit reduction to 25 mph citywide. An ordinance to restrict parking on May Street East Side for three hours on Tuesdays will be read for the first time.

• R-26-40: Supplemental bond resolution for Mansion Street Bridge and Washington Street Bridge projects
• LL-26-05: Local law amending the zoning map for Milton Street (tax grid #6162-73-623227)
• R-26-41: Resolution approving a license agreement for a restaurant and concession stand at Stitzel Field
• R-26-42: Resolution introducing a local law to reduce the citywide speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph and set a public hearing
• O-26-03: Ordinance amending parking restrictions on May Street East Side for three hours on Tuesdays

The Common Council adopted a supplemental bond resolution (R‑26‑40) adding up to $40,317 for the Mansion Street and Washington Street bridge projects. It also passed a local law (LL‑26‑05) changing the zoning of a 9‑acre parcel on Milton Street from Residential Neighborhood A to Residential Neighborhood D. Additional actions included deferring two claim notices to Corporation Counsel, approving the May 5 meeting minutes, suspending rules to consider a restaurant license agreement, and then tabling that license agreement.

• Approved Supplemental Bond Resolution R‑26‑40 (7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent)
• Approved Local Law LL‑26‑05 rezoning Milton Street parcel (voice vote, all present Yes, 2 Absent)
• Deferred claim notices from Cassandra Sweat and Devine Harden to Corporation Counsel (voice vote, all present Yes, 2 Absent)
• Approved May 5, 2026 public hearing minutes (8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent)
• Suspended rules to consider Resolution R‑26‑41 (voice vote, all present Yes, 2 Absent)
• Tabled Resolution R‑26‑41 license agreement for Stitzel Field (roll‑call vote, all present Yes, 2 Absent)

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet to review one application for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The body will also vote on the meeting minutes from April 8, 2026.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application for gutter replacement at 8 Garfield Place

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board will consider applications for area variances at 27 South Clinton Street, 20 Lexington Avenue, 488 Main Street, and 27‑29 Fox Street. The requests involve parking, building height, lot size, and signage requirements under the city's zoning code. No resolutions are scheduled for review at this meeting.

• 27 South Clinton St: variance for a 4‑unit building, adjusting parking length, aisle width, rear‑yard setback, and front‑yard setback requirements.
• 20 Lexington Ave: variance to convert a two‑family home to a three‑family unit, seeking changes to lot‑area, front‑yard parking, building height, driveway width, and off‑street parking counts.
• 488 Main St: variance for a mixed‑use project with 61 units, requesting reduction of required off‑street parking from 94 to 64 spaces.
• 27‑29 Fox St: variance to install a wall sign exceeding the 12‑foot height limit and the window‑sill restriction.
• Adjourned public‑hearing applications for 271 Church St, 10 Grand St, 208 & 210 North Hamilton St, 16 Pershing Ave, 185 Smith St, and 287‑307 South Ave will be continued to June 9, 2026.

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will discuss the Community Forest Management Plan and review tree planting recommendations. It will also consider updates to existing ordinances and any proposed new ordinances. The meeting includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and new business.

• Community Forest Management Plan discussion
• Tree Plantings Recommendations
• Update of existing ordinances and proposed new ordinances
• Roll call and approval of meeting minutes
• New Business

The commission directed staff to develop an interactive map of the city’s tree inventory. The commission will review that map and formulate recommendations for general planting locations in 2026. The landscaping plan for 287‑307 South Avenue was reviewed with no comments. No votes were recorded.

• Staff agreed to create an interactive tree inventory map
• Committee agreed to review the interactive map and recommend planting locations for 2026
• Landscaping plan for 287-307 South Avenue reviewed; no comments recorded

Board of Contracts and Supply

The Board approved award recommendations for the Spratt Pool House project, granting the general construction contract to Barone Construction and the plumbing/mechanical contract to Integral Contracting Group. It also awarded the Spratt Park Splashpad contract to Landscape Structures. New business included notice of bid packages for the Developer Choice Neighborhoods mixed‑income housing project and discussion of contract renewals.

• General construction of Spratt Pool House awarded to Barone Construction
• Plumbing/mechanical work for Spratt Pool House awarded to Integral Contracting Group
• Spratt Park Splashpad contract awarded to Landscape Structures
• Bid packages posted for Developer Choice Neighborhoods mixed‑income housing (RFEI-COP-04-26-01)
• Discussion of contracts to be renewed

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Common Council

The Poughkeepsie Common Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed Local Law that would amend the city’s zoning map for Milton Street (Tax Grid #6162-73-623227). The council will not vote on the amendment at this meeting, but will gather public input. The hearing follows the city charter and codes governing public participation.

• Local Law to amend the zoning map for Milton Street (Tax Grid #6162-73-623227)

The Common Council introduced a Local Law to amend the zoning map for the Milton Street parcel (tax grid #6162-73-623227) and placed copies on each member's desk. The Council also directed that a future public hearing be scheduled to receive further comment on the amendment. At 6:30 p.m. a motion to close the current public hearing was made by Council Member Patterson Thompson and seconded by Council Member Brown.

• Introduced Local Law amending Milton Street zoning map (resolution R‑26‑36)
• Motion to close public hearing made and seconded

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several resolutions, including renaming Rose Street to Grace Boulevard and approving the City of Poughkeepsie's 2026 fee schedule. A local law will be adopted to amend building and utility codes with new requirements for owners and managers of residential rental properties. A public hearing on the rezoning of Milton Street is also scheduled. Additional items include a proclamation of "Never Give Up Day" and a presentation on city‑wide speed limit reduction.

• Public Hearing – Rezoning Milton Street
• Resolution R-26-37: Rename Rose Street to Grace Boulevard
• Resolution R-26-38: Approve 2026 City fee schedule
• Local Law LL-26-04: Amend building and utility codes for residential rentals
• Resolution R-26-39: Proclaim August 18, 2026 as Never Give Up Day

The Common Council approved the April 21, 2026 public hearing and council meeting minutes, then deferred five claim items to the Corporation Counsel. It also passed the consent agenda, which renamed Rose Street to Grace Boulevard and adopted the City’s 2026 fee schedule. All actions were approved by voice vote with all eight members present voting aye.

• Approved April 21, 2026 public hearing and council meeting minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Deferred items 2‑5 to Corporation Counsel (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items R‑26‑37, R‑26‑38, R‑26‑39 (voice vote, unanimous)
• Renamed Rose Street to Grace Boulevard (Resolution R‑26‑37, voice vote, unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 City fee schedule (Resolution R‑26‑38, voice vote, unanimous)

Board of Contracts and Supply

Planning Board

The Poughkeepsie Planning Board will review several site plans and subdivisions, including a five-story residential development and a proposed aggregate storage facility. The meeting will also include public hearings for specific properties.

• Public hearing for 94 Market Street: conversion to five dwelling units
• Public hearing for 39-45 South Hamilton Street: subdivision of funeral home and single-family dwelling
• Site plan for 287 & 307 South Avenue: five-story residential development with 74 units
• Site plan for 70 and 72-78 Prospect Street: conversion to aggregate storage facility
• Site plan for 15 North Cherry Street: conversion of warehouse to 42-unit residence

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall, 62 Civic Center Plaza. The hearing is to receive public comments on a Local Law that would amend the City’s Building and Utility Codes to add requirements for owners and managers of residential rental properties. No vote or final decision is scheduled at this meeting.

• Proposed Local Law to amend Building and Utility Codes with additional requirements for owners and managers of residential rental properties

The Common Council introduced a Local Law to amend the Building and Utility Codes with new reporting and penalty provisions for owners and managers of residential rental properties of four units or more. The resolution was introduced by Chairman Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Henry, and copies were placed on each member's desk. No vote tally was recorded; the council scheduled a public hearing for further comment.

• Introduced Local Law to amend building codes for rental property reporting (introduced, no vote recorded)

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on a resolution to amend the city zoning map for Milton Street (tax grid #6162-73-623227) and set a public hearing. It will also consider a resolution to refer an application to rezone 9 Austin Court from RNA to RC3 for SEQRA review. Additional items include a local law to replace specific fees with a fee schedule and a joint grant application with the Town of Poughkeepsie.

• R-26-36: Resolution to amend zoning map for Milton Street and schedule a public hearing
• R-26-34: Resolution referring 9 Austin Court rezoning application to Planning Board for SEQRA review
• LL-26-03: Local law to remove specific fees and refer to a fee schedule adopted by Council
• Joint grant application with Town of Poughkeepsie for Hudson River Valley Greenway McHenry Planning Grant

The Common Council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting and deferred five petition items to the Corporation Counsel. It passed the consent agenda, which included a resolution referring the 9 Austin Court rezoning application to the Planning Board, endorsing a joint grant application for the Creek Road Rail Trail Connections Project, and adopting a local law that moves many city fees to a schedule set by the Council. The Council also approved a resolution to amend the city zoning map for Milton Street.

• Approved April 7, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote, all aye)
• Deferred petition items 2‑5 to Corporation Counsel (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, all aye)
• Referred 9 Austin Court rezoning application to Planning Board (voice vote, all aye)
• Endorsed joint grant application for Creek Road Rail Trail Connections Project (voice vote, all aye)
• Adopted Local Law LL-26-03 amending fee provisions to use a council‑adopted schedule (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved Resolution R-26-36 amending the zoning map for Milton Street (voice vote, all aye)

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will meet to approve projects for 2026 and vote on a new commission logo. The meeting includes a presentation on the 2026 Open Studios event by Nikki Hung of WomensWork.art.

• Vote on new PPAC logo
• Approval of projects for 2026
• Presentation by Nikki Hung regarding 2026 Open Studios event

Board of Contracts and Supply

The Board of Contracts and Supply is reviewing award recommendations for street paving and the Spratt Pool House. The board is also tracking a notice to proceed for scattered sidewalks and an active bid for mixed-income housing developers.

• Award recommendation for RFB-COP-01-26-02 (Milling, Hauling and Street Paving) to Clove Excavators, Inc. and A. Colarusso and Sons, Inc.
• Award recommendation for RFB-COP-02-26-01 (Spratt Pool House General Construction, Electrical, Plumbing/Mechanical) to Sourcewell/Splashpad
• Notice to proceed issued to Scape-Tech on 4/13/2026 for RFB-COP_01-26-01 (Scattered Sidewalks)
• Active bid solicitation RFEI-COP-04-26-01 for Developer Choice Neighborhoods-Mixed Income Housing Developer

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four area variance applications. These include requests for residential conversions, new multifamily construction, and property modifications.

• 287-307 South Avenue: Proposed multifamily building requesting variances for setbacks, lot coverage, and parking
• 20 Lexington Avenue: Proposed conversion of two-family to three-family dwelling
• 59 Taylor Avenue: Proposed two-family dwelling requesting a 9-foot wide driveway
• 43 South Clinton Street: Proposed fence placement requesting a 3.2-foot setback
• Adjourned reviews for 271 Church Street, 10 Grand Street, 488 Main Street, 16 Pershing Avenue, and 185 Smith Street

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission is meeting to review a certificate of appropriateness for a property. The body will also hold an election for Vice-Chair and review a draft application for economic hardship.

• Certificate of appropriateness application for painting at 10 S Clinton Street
• Vice-Chair election
• Review of Draft Application for Economic Hardship

General

Common Council

The Poughkeepsie Common Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed local law amending the Administrative Code to change the residency requirement for city officers and employees.

• Public hearing on Local Law Amending Administrative Code Article XV
• Hearing on Section 15.08 'Residency Requirement for Officers and Employees'
• Meeting to be held in Common Council Chambers, 62 Civic Center Plaza

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings on the 2026 fee schedule and officer residency requirements. The body is deciding on bond issuance for park improvements and requesting state legislation for a school speed zone camera program and an occupancy tax.

• Resolution R-26-32: Serial bonds for Spratt Park Pool House improvements estimated at $4,893,500
• Public hearing on 2026 Fee Schedule
• Public hearing on Officer and Employee Residency Requirement
• Resolution R-26-29: Request for New York State legislation regarding an occupancy tax
• Ordinance O-26-02: Adding a stop sign on Academy Street at the intersection of Holmes Street

Common Council

The Poughkeepsie Common Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to receive comments on a local law amending the city's code. The law proposes removing specific fees and replacing them with a fee schedule adopted by the council.

• Public hearing on Local Law Amending Various Sections of the City's Code
• Local Law to remove specific fees and refer to a council-adopted fee schedule
• Meeting in Common Council Chambers, 62 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will discuss the Community Forest Management Plan and the update of existing and proposed ordinances. The body will also conduct a plan review for the South Ave Project.

• South Ave Project plan review
• Community Forest Management Plan
• Update of existing and proposed ordinances

Waterfront Advisory Committee

The Waterfront Advisory Committee will review three development projects. These include a rezoning request for multifamily housing, a museum play space expansion, and a site plan for a six-story residential building.

• Rezoning of parcel #6162-73-623227 on Milton Street from RNA to RND for two multifamily buildings with 63 units
• Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum proposal for a play space with a garden, playground, and water elements
• Site plan review for a six-story building with 27 dwelling units and structured parking at 9 Dutchess Avenue

Board of Contracts and Supply

The Board of Contracts and Supply will consider awarding contracts for milling, hauling, and street paving to two lowest bidders. The board will also discuss renewing contracts for the Spratt Pool House and address outstanding insurance documents for scattered sidewalks.

• Award recommendation for milling, hauling, and street paving
• Pending issuance of Notice to Proceed for scattered sidewalks
• Discussion on renewing Spratt Pool House contracts
• Review of bids currently in circulation
• Review of contracts to be renewed

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing several site plans for residential conversions and new constructions. The board will also consider a rezoning request on Milton Street to allow for two multifamily buildings.

• Rezoning request for Milton Street Lot #6162-73-623227 from RNA to RND for 63 multifamily units
• Site plan for 287 & 307 South Avenue: five-story residential development with 74 units
• SEQRA review for 9 Dutchess Avenue: six-story building with 27 units
• Public hearing for 94 Market Street: conversion of offices to five dwelling units
• Special permit request for 2 Cedarcliff Lane to allow the keeping of chickens

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will meet to approve February minutes, discuss policy updates, and vote on an art map and new logo. The agenda includes presentations on the 2026 Art Walk, SixSide Market, and the Kaal Rock Concert Series.

• Vote on Art Map
• Vote on new PPAC logo
• Public Arts Policy review
• 2026 Art Walk and Art Talks presentation
• Kaal Rock Concert Series 2026 presentation

Board of Contracts and Supply

The Board of Contracts and Supply is meeting to review award recommendations for city infrastructure and maintenance. The body is specifically addressing street paving and sidewalk repairs.

• Award recommendation for Scape-Tech Landscaping regarding scattered sidewalk and catch basis repair
• Award recommendation for RFB-COP-01-26-02 for milling, hauling, and street paving
• Upcoming bid opening for Spratt Pool House Rehabilitation on 3/25/26

Common Council

The Common Council will consider the 2026 fee schedule and several resolutions to issue serial bonds for city infrastructure. The meeting includes a public hearing on fire prevention and protection and a proposed stop sign installation on Academy Street.

• R-26-19: Approval of the City of Poughkeepsie 2026 Fee Schedule
• R-26-23, 24, 25, 26: Serial bonds for HVAC at 505 Main St, Hooker Ave Firehouse, Joint Water Treatment Plant, and water distribution near Youth Opportunity Center
• O-26-02: Adding a stop sign on Academy Street at the intersection of Holmes Street
• R-26-18: Acceptance of a donated solar powered flashing crosswalk at 58 Parker Avenue
• R-26-20: Proposed local law amending residency requirements for officers and employees

Common Council

The City of Poughkeepsie Common Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, to receive comments on a proposed local law amending Chapter 8 regarding Fire Prevention and Protection. The meeting is scheduled for 6:15 PM in the Common Council Chambers at 62 Civic Center Plaza.

• Public hearing on Local Law Amending Chapter 8 'Fire Prevention And Protection'
• Meeting location: Common Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 62 Civic Center Plaza
• Meeting time: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:15 PM

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission will consider a certificate of appropriateness for a railing project. The body will also vote to elect a new Vice Chair and discuss edits to financial hardship applications.

• Certificate of appropriateness application for railing at 85 South Hamilton Street
• Election of a new Vice Chair
• Edits to Financial Hardship Applications

Industrial Development Agency

Zoning Board of Appeals

Shade Tree Commission

Waterfront Advisory Committee

General

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no specific legislative items, contracts, or proposals listed for decision or discussion.

Common Council

The Common Council will consider a resolution to apply for a New York State Transportation Alternatives Program grant. The body will also review a local law amendment regarding solid waste disposal penalties.

• Resolution R-26-17: Application for TAP Grant to convert Market Street to a 2-way street
• Local Law LL-26-01: Amendment to Section 9-64 regarding Public Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste penalty cross-references

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several site plans and subdivision applications for residential and commercial projects. Key discussions include new apartment complexes on Main Street and South Avenue, as well as a rezoning request on Milton Street.

• 306-316 Main Street: Proposed six-story mixed-use building with 120 apartment units and 14,809 SF of commercial space
• 287 & 307 South Avenue: Proposed five-story residential development with 82 dwelling units
• Milton Street Lot #6162-73-623227: Rezoning request from RNA to RND for two multifamily buildings with 63 total units
• 654 & 698 Main Street: Subdivision of 14 lots into 3, including a grocery store and 25 total dwelling units
• 185 Smith Street and 16 Pershing Avenue: Proposed expansions of nonconforming automobile repair facilities

Public Arts Commission

The Poughkeepsie Public Arts Commission will meet to review policy, discuss the Council Gallery Art project, and hear presentations on reviving local arts awards and upcoming symphony concerts.

• Approval of January 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of Public Arts Policy and Council Gallery Art project
• Presentation on reviving Prestigious Awards tradition
• Presentation by Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra on upcoming concerts
• Open floor for community participation

Board of Contracts and Supply

Common Council

The Common Council is meeting to approve a Memorandum of Agreement with the Police Benevolent Association. The body will also introduce a local law to amend Chapter 8 regarding Fire Prevention and Protection and set a public hearing date.

• Resolution R-26-16: Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Poughkeepsie and the Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
• Resolution R-26-15: Local Law amending Chapter 8 'Fire Prevention and Protection'
• Resolution R-26-14: Appointment of Daniel Atonna to the Joint Water Board
• 30-Day Advance notice of New York State Liquor license from Tayavegias Corp

Common Council

The Common Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed local law. The amendment concerns Section 9-64 regarding the public collection and disposal of solid waste.

• Proposed amendment to Section 9-64 'Public Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste' to correct a penalty subsection cross reference

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission is meeting to review applications for certificates of appropriateness. The body will consider requests for railing, garage repairs, and landscaping/driveway work.

• 85 South Hamilton Street: Railing application
• 113 Academy Street: Garage repairs application
• 63 Montgomery Street: Landscaping and driveway application

Industrial Development Agency

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Poughkeepsie Zoning Board of Appeals will review 11 applications for area and use variances, including requests to expand automotive repair facilities and convert residential properties to multi-family dwellings.

• 17 South Hamilton Street: Area variance for expansion requiring 23 parking spaces
• 69 South Hamilton Street: Area variances for converting 3-family to 4-family dwelling
• 488 Main Street: Area variance for mixed-use building with 81 dwelling units
• 16 Pershing Avenue: Use variance to expand automotive repair in MU-5 district
• 185 Smith Street: Use variance to expand automotive repair in RNC district

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will meet to discuss the Poughkeepsie Tree Inventory & Management Plan and street tree planning strategies. The meeting includes updates from the City Department of Public Works and Planning.

• Discussion of Poughkeepsie Tree Inventory & Management Plan
• Street Tree Planning Discussion and Strategies
• City DPW / Planning Updates

Waterfront Advisory Committee

The Waterfront Advisory Committee will meet to approve prior minutes and discuss the Milton Street project. The session includes a review of old business.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Review of Milton Street project
• Discussion of old business

Common Council

The Common Council will consider amending a local law regarding solid waste disposal and adopt a fee schedule for the McCann-Caven Golf Course. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a notice of claim and an executive session on collective bargaining.

• Amending Local Law 9-64 regarding solid waste disposal
• Adopting McCann-Caven Golf Course Fee Schedule
• Public hearing on notice of claim for personal injury
• Executive session on collective bargaining agreement

Planning Board

The Poughkeepsie Planning Board will review site plans for residential developments, an automobile repair shop expansion, and a parking lot reconfiguration. The board will also consider a rezoning request for a Milton Street lot.

• 141 North Water Street: 56-unit residential building with structured parking
• 654 & 698 Main Street: Subdivision creating three lots with mixed-use and residential units
• 185 Smith Street: Expansion of an automobile repair shop
• 287 & 307 South Avenue: 5-story residential development with 82 units
• Milton Street Lot # 6162-73-623227: Rezoning from RNA to D for 63-unit multi-family buildings

Common Council

The Common Council will receive a presentation from Chief of Police Wilson regarding Flock Safety cameras. The meeting also includes presentations on career readiness training and the 2025 annual report from the Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission.

• Presentation by Chief of Police Wilson on Flock Safety cameras
• Presentation by AIMHIGH on career exposure and readiness training
• Notice of claim for personal injury from Rayhim Drayton
• Notice of claim for personal injury from Logan Edson
• 2025 annual report from Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

Public Arts Commission

Industrial Development Agency

The Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency will meet to approve the 2026 budget and pay invoices. The agenda includes a presentation on 102 So. Hamilton and a review of the Fall 2025 Pilot Payment Billing Report.

• Approval of 2026 Budget
• Payment of Invoices
• 102 So. Hamilton Presentation
• Fall 2025 Pilot Payment Billing Report Review
• Approval of September 2025 Meeting Minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing several area variance applications for residential conversions and new construction. The board will also consider parking lot reconfigurations and a setback variance for an HVAC unit.

• 141 North Water Street: Area variances for a proposed 56-unit multifamily development
• 49/85 Civic Center Plaza: Variances for parking lot expansion and reconfiguration
• 69 South Hamilton Street: Variances to convert a three-family to a four-family dwelling
• 88 Academy Street: Variance to allow 2 off-street parking spaces instead of 7 for a five-unit dwelling
• 152 Montgomery Street: Variance for an HVAC unit installation 2.5 feet from the side yard

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

Waterfront Advisory Committee

Common Council

Common Council

The Common Council is meeting to establish its leadership and operational rules for 2026. The body will vote on administrative resolutions regarding city finances, official records, and appointments.

• Adoption of 2026 Rules of Conduct and Procedure (R-26-01)
• Authorization for Commissioner of Finance to pay 2026 public debt, salary, and wages (R-26-03)
• Designation of banks for deposits (R-26-04)
• Appointment of the City Chamberlain and Deputy Chamberlain as Marriage Officers (R-26-06)
• Appointment of Common Council Vice-Chairperson (R-26-09)