Poughkeepsie public meetings in 2022

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing applications for area and use variances for two properties on Main Street. The board will also determine the 2023 meeting schedule.

• 135 Main Street: Application for area variances to subdivide property and build a 72-unit building
• 579 Main Street: Application for use variances to establish three residential units and two commercial spaces
• 67 Worrall Avenue: Review postponed to January at applicant's request
• Approval of 2023 Meeting Schedule

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing several residential developments, including a 72-unit building at 135 Main Street and an 87-unit building on South Avenue. The board will also consider a new parking lot for Vassar College and a day care permit.

• 135 Main Street: Subdivision and site plan for a new 72-unit residential building
• South Avenue Lot #937583: Site plan for a 5-story, 87-unit residential development
• 20-72 Vassar Farm Lane: Site plan for a 40-space parking lot for Vassar College
• 110 South Grand Avenue: Special permit for a two-room day care
• 75 N Water Street: Sign review for a Midhudson Discovery Museum monument sign

Common Council

The Common Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments regarding the recent increase in criminal activity in the City of Poughkeepsie.

• Public hearing on recent increase in criminal activity

The Common Council conducted a public hearing to receive citizen comments regarding the rise in crime in the City of Poughkeepsie. Police Chief Pape and Captain Wilson addressed the audience and responded to questions. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during this hearing.

General

The City of Poughkeepsie Common Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed local law. This law would amend Section 18 ½ of the City of Poughkeepsie Code of Ordinances regarding the Waterfront Consistency Review.

• Public hearing on introductory Local Law amending Section 18 ½ (Waterfront Consistency Review)

The Common Council held a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed local law amending Chapter 18 of the City Code regarding the Waterfront Consistency Review. No votes were taken and no final decisions were recorded during this session.

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on the 2023 City budget and the Building Department fee schedule. The meeting includes public hearings regarding the rise in crime and a proposed local law for Waterfront Consistency Review.

• Approval of the 2023 Budget for the City of Poughkeepsie (R-22-93)
• Approval of the Building Department Fee Schedule (R-22-92)
• Allocation of ARPA funds for Hudson Valley Reentry Network and Rebuilding Our Children and Community Inc.
• Ordinance amending stop sign locations (§13-175)
• Appointment of Christopher Grant to the 6th Ward Councilmember position

The Common Council approved the 2023 budget, including specific homestead and non-homestead tax rates and utility fees. The council also appointed a new 6th Ward councilmember and approved several ARPA fund allocations. A public hearing for senior tax exemptions was scheduled for January 2023.

• Approved 2023 Budget with homestead tax rate of $10.28 and non-homestead rate of $15.15 (8-0)
• Appointed Christopher Grant to the vacant 6th Ward Councilmember position (8-0)
• Approved Building Department Fee Schedule (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Senior Tax Exemption local law for Jan 23, 2023 (8-0)
• Allocated $8,000 in ARPA funds to Hudson Valley Reentry Network (8-0)
• Deleted stop sign designation at Mill Street intersection with North Perry and Charles Streets (8-0)
• Tabled $20,000 ARPA allocation for Rebuilding Our Children and Community Inc. for further discussion
• Accepted minutes from December 5, 2022 meetings

General

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

The Ethics Board unanimously approved a motion to consult with the Corporation Counsel and IT Department Head to simplify the complaint process, including the potential removal of the notary requirement. The board also approved the minutes from the September 26, 2022 meeting.

• Approved September 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to consult Corporation Counsel and IT Department Head to simplify complaint process, up to removing the notary requirement (unanimous)

Industrial Development Agency

The Industrial Development Agency will meet to approve the meeting agenda and minutes from October 12, 2022. The body will also consider a resolution regarding the payment of invoices.

• Resolution for payment of invoices

General

The Common Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2023 budget for the City of Poughkeepsie.

• Public hearing for the 2023 Preliminary Budget

The Common Council held a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2023 budget. No votes were taken and no formal decisions were made during the meeting.

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2023 budget. The body will also consider resolutions regarding redistricting maps and a public hearing on crime increases.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2023 budget
• R-22-88: Resolution setting a public hearing on recent increase in crime
• R-22-89: Resolution rejecting the Redistricting Commission's November 15, 2022 map
• R-22-90: Resolution setting a public hearing for Revised Redistricting Commission Map 1B
• Proposed historic landmark designation for 299 Main St.

The Common Council rejected the Redistricting Commission's November 15, 2022 map and introduced a new redistricting plan. The council also scheduled public hearings to discuss the rise in criminal activity and the new redistricting plan.

• Approved public hearing on rise in criminal activity for Dec 19, 2022 (8-0)
• Rejected Redistricting Commission's Nov 15, 2022 map (8-0)
• Introduced local law adopting City of Poughkeepsie Redistricting Plan with public hearing set for Jan 17, 2023 (8-0)
• Tabled Resolution R-22-91 regarding tax partial exemptions for further discussion
• Deferred personal injury notice from Richard and Karen Burke to Corporation Counsel
• Postponed communication regarding proposed historic landmark at 299 Main St to next meeting

Waterfront Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing the November 18, 2022 draft of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). Members are also discussing the Common Council's timeline for reviewing the program.

• Review of November 18, 2022 Draft LWRP
• Discussion of Common Council timeline
• Public Hearing scheduled for December 19th at 6:00 PM

General

The City of Poughkeepsie Common Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed introductory Local Law. This law would amend Section 9-68 of the City Code regarding solid waste collection fees.

• Proposed Local Law amending Section 9-68 (Solid Waste Collection Fees)

The Common Council held a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed local law amending Section 9-68 of the City of Poughkeepsie Code regarding solid waste collection fees. No votes were taken and no final decisions were recorded during this hearing.

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing and consider a local law to amend solid waste collection fees. The body will also review a traffic ordinance for Dutcher Place and receive a final report from the 2022 Redistricting Commission.

• Public hearing and proposed Local Law LL-22-03 regarding Solid Waste Collection Fees
• Ordinance O-22-07 regarding Motor Vehicles and Traffic at Dutcher Place
• Final Report and Recommendations of the 2022 Redistricting Commission
• Communication regarding Airbnb in the City of Poughkeepsie
• Communication regarding Waterfront Consistency Review

The Common Council appointed Natasha Cherry to fill a vacancy for the councilmember-at-large position. The council also scheduled public hearings for the proposed 2023 budget and a waterfront consistency review local law, and designated Dutcher Place as a one-way street.

• Appointed Natasha Cherry as councilmember-at-large (Accepted)
• Approved R-22-85 to set a public hearing for the proposed 2023 budget for Dec 5, 2022 (Accepted)
• Approved R-22-87 to set a public hearing for the Waterfront Consistency Review local law for Dec 19, 2022 (Accepted)
• Approved O-22-07 designating Dutcher Place from Smith Street to Bement Ave as a one-way street (Accepted)
• Deferred personal injury and property damage notices from Rita Lombardi, Novelett Williams, and Raechal Duncan to Corporation Counsel

Public Arts Commission

The commission is meeting to receive a status update on a focus group regarding the whale sculpture in Waryas Park. The body will also address the appointment of a vice-chair and the Poughkeepsie City School District Arts Working Group.

• Status update on Waryas Park whale sculpture focus group
• Appointment of Public Arts Commission Vice-Chair
• Discussion of Poughkeepsie City School District Arts Working Group
• Presentation by John Bradley of Vassar Education Collaboration
• Presentation on Ella’s Jukebox Cafe by Poughkeepsie Rising

The Commission approved the minutes from the September 15, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on the deteriorating condition of the Waryas Park whale sculpture and the search for the Route 9 underpass mural contract. The meeting included presentations from the Poughkeepsie City School District and Stockade Works.

• Approved September 15, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing a site plan for a parking lot at Vassar College and a sign permit for the Midhudson Discovery Museum. Reviews for projects at 135 Main Street and 117 North Hamilton Street have been postponed to December 20, 2022.

• 20-72 Vassar Farm Lane: Proposed .77 acre permeable pavement parking lot with 40 spaces
• 75 N Water: Sign permit application for a freestanding monument sign with a message board
• 135 Main Street: Postponed review of subdivision and 72-unit residential building
• 117 North Hamilton Street: Postponed review of wholesale storage, warehousing, and manufacturing site plan

The Planning Board voted to circulate a site plan application for a 40-space permeable pavement parking lot at Vassar College. Several other applications for residential and commercial projects were postponed to the December 20 meeting.

• Approved circulation of application for 40-space parking lot at 20-72 Vassar Farm Lane (5-0-0)
• Postponed review of 135 Main Street multifamily residential subdivision to December 20, 2022
• Postponed review of 117 North Hamilton Street site plan to December 20, 2022
• Adjourned review of Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum sign permit to December 20, 2022
• October 18, 2022 meeting minutes failed to pass due to two abstentions (3-0-2)

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission is reviewing a nomination for local landmark status and evaluating exterior alterations. The body will also receive an update on a window replacement working group.

• Public hearing for local landmark designation of 299 Main Street
• Exterior alteration application for sealed insulation system at 108 Academy Street
• Postponed review of window replacement at 15 Garfield Place
• Update from Window Replacement Working Group

The Commission referred the nomination of 299 Main Street to the Common Council following a public hearing. A Certificate of Appropriateness was approved for a project at 108 Academy Street, while another application was postponed.

• Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Referred 299 Main Street nomination for local landmark designation to Common Council (4-0-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for sealed insulation system at 108 Academy Street (4-0-0)
• Postponed review of window replacement application for 15 Garfield Place to December 8, 2022

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing area variance applications for a 72-unit building project and a residential addition. Three other scheduled public hearings for 579 Main Street and 67 Worrell Avenue were postponed to December 13, 2022.

• 135 Main Street: Area variances for a new 72-unit building and property subdivision
• 16 Mildred Avenue: Area variance for a 600 square foot residential addition
• 579 Main Street: Use variance for 3 residential units and 2 commercial spaces (postponed)
• 67 Worrell Avenue: Use variance for a coffee shop and 2 dwelling units (postponed)
• 67 Worrell Avenue: Area variances for lot area, yards, and parking (postponed)

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted an area variance for a 600-square-foot home addition at 16 Mildred Avenue. Several other variance applications for properties on Main Street and Worrell Avenue were postponed to a future meeting.

• Approved area variance for 600 sq ft addition at 16 Mildred Avenue (5-0-0)
• Postponed review of use variances for 579 Main Street to December 13, 2022
• Postponed review of use variance for 67 Worrell Avenue to December 13, 2022
• Postponed review of area variances for 67 Worrell Avenue to December 13, 2022
• Postponed review of area variances for 135 Main Street to December 13, 2022
• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-1)

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on several resolutions involving grant acceptance and the allocation of ARPA funds for city improvements. The body is also reviewing a property sale and changes to handicapped parking ordinances.

• R-22-76: Grant for Pulaski Park Pool House and Facilities reconstruction
• R-22-79 & R-22-80: ARPA-funded Façade Improvement Program and Joint Water Project capital improvements
• R-22-83 & R-22-84: Sale of City-owned parcel at 7-9 Morgan Ave.
• O-22-06: Ordinance for handicapped parking on Franklin & Whinfield
• R-22-78: Lease amendment with Scenic Hudson at Pershing Park to remove 0.2 acres

The Common Council rejected a proposed redistricting plan, returning it to the Redistricting Commission due to concerns over prisoner population data and legal compliance. The Council also approved several grants and the sale of a city-owned parcel for housing development.

• Returned redistricting plan to commission for further work (Accepted)
• Approved $500,000 NYS grant for Pulaski Park pool house reconstruction (Accepted)
• Approved sale of city-owned parcel at unnumbered Morgan Ave to 21st Century Living LLC for $50,000 (Accepted)
• Approved $125,000 ARPA transfer for Joint Water Project capital improvements (Accepted)
• Approved $30,000 ARPA allocation for facade improvement guidelines (Accepted)
• Approved lease amendment with Scenic Hudson at Pershing Park to remove 0.2 acres (Accepted)
• Endorsed Restore NY grant application for 'Northside Hub' at 58 Parker Ave (Accepted)
• Classified sale of Morgan Ave property as an unlisted action under SEQRA (Accepted)

General

The Finance Committee will discuss the 2023 budget overview and the city's fund balance policy. The meeting includes a quarterly update on ARPA funds and a demonstration of a new utility payment portal.

• Fund Balance Policy
• ARPA Q3 Update
• 2023 Budget Overview
• New Utility Payment Portal demonstration

General

The Board of Contracts and Supply is meeting to review award recommendations for two contracts. The board is also noting an open bid for City Hall trench drain repairs.

• Award recommendation for New Roland SG2-300 Printer/Cutter to Glenco
• Award recommendation for Pulaski PoolHouse Demo-Equip to Co Unlimited
• Open bid for City Hall Trench Drains Repairs (RFB-COP-09-22-05) opening 11/2/22

Waterfront Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss changes and additions to the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) requested by the NYS Department of State. The body will also assign tasks related to these requests.

• Approval of September 27, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of NYS Department of State requested LWRP changes

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission is meeting to receive status updates on specific art projects and commission appointments. The session includes presentations from the Poughkeepsie City School District and Stockade Works.

• Status update on Whale sculpture in Waryas Park
• Status update on Rt. 9 underpass mural
• Update on Public Arts Commission appointments
• Presentation by Mariya Pushkantser, Dir of Secondary Ed, Poughkeepsie City School District
• Overview presentation by Susie Sofranko, Executive Directory of Stockade Works

General

The agenda for this special meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific legislative items or public hearings are listed for decision or discussion.

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing a site plan amendment for a storage shed and an extension approval for office space at 58 Parker Avenue. Two other site plan applications were adjourned until November 15, 2022. The board will also receive a presentation on draft Zoning Board Regulations.

• 58 Parker Avenue: Site Plan Review for conversion of industrial complex to Scenic Hudson offices
• 21 Fox Street: Site plan amendment for a 336 square foot storage shed
• 135 Main Street: 72-unit multifamily residential subdivision (adjourned)
• 117 North Hamilton Street: Wholesale storage and manufacturing site plan (adjourned)
• Presentation on Draft Zoning Board Regulations by Development Director Natalie Quinn

Common Council

The Common Council is meeting to discuss the 2022 Redistricting Commission's recommendations and set a public hearing for the city redistricting plan. The body will also consider a local law regarding solid waste collection fees and a grant for Pulaski Park.

• Resolution R-22-75 to set a public hearing for the City of Poughkeepsie Redistricting Plan
• Resolution R-22-76 to accept a New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation grant for Pulaski Park Pool House and Facilities reconstruction
• Resolution R-22-77 to set a public hearing for amending Section 9-68 of the City Code regarding 'Solid Waste Collection Fees'
• Appointment of Brianna Charter to the Public Arts Commission
• Lease agreement amendment with Scenic Hudson at Pershing Park to remove 0.2 acres

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission is reviewing six applications for certificates of appropriateness for exterior property work. The body will also discuss a local landmark designation nomination for 299 Main Street.

• Landmark designation nomination for 299 Main Street
• Exterior alterations at 15 Garfield Place including balcony railings, porches, doors, roof, and windows
• Window replacement application for 21 Dwight Street
• Installation of Sealed Insulation System at 108 Academy Street
• Proposal to create a working group for window replacement policy

Industrial Development Agency

The City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency is meeting to discuss a Corrective Action Plan. This plan responds to a Project Approval and Monitoring Report of Examination (221M-168) from the Office of the State Comptroller.

• Resolution regarding Corrective Action Plan (CAP) for State Comptroller report 221M-168

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider variance requests for three properties. These include proposals for new residential units, a commercial space, and a coffee shop.

• 579 Main Street: Use variance for three residential units and one commercial space
• 67 Worrall Avenue: Use variance for a coffee shop and two one-bedroom dwelling units
• 67 Worrall Avenue: Area variances for lot area, side yards, front yard, and parking spaces
• 135 Main Street: Area variances for a 72-unit building (discussion adjourned to Nov 8, 2022)

Common Council

The Common Council is holding a special informational meeting. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and a segment for public participation.

Common Council

The Common Council will meet to vote on several resolutions and review administrative communications. The agenda includes approvals for project agreements and a transition in employee health care benefits.

• Resolution R-22-70: License Agreement with Poughkeepsie Alliance for the Champion’s Walk Project
• Resolution R-22-71: Agreement with NYS DOT
• Resolution R-22-72: Support for The Newberry Project Restore NY Grant application
• Communication regarding an administrative change to the sanitation billing process
• Proposed transition of employee health care benefits from NYSHIPs “Empire Plan” to “Excelsior Plan”

General

The Board of Contracts and Supply is meeting to review award recommendations for asbestos abatement and surveying equipment. The board is also tracking open bids for electric, gas, and pool supplies.

• Award recommendation for Pulaski Pool house asbestos abatement to Environmental Maintenance Contractors
• Award recommendation for Leica TS-13 Robotic Total Station to Maine Technical Source
• Notice to proceed issued for Lead Service Line Replacement
• Notice to proceed issued for Malcolm X Shelter HGACBuy Contract
• Open bids for electric supply, gas supply, and pool covers for Pulaski and Spratt Pools

Waterfront Advisory Committee

The Waterfront Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes. The committee will receive an update on the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) and discuss items currently before the Planning Board.

• Approval of April 26, 2022 minutes
• Approval of August 23, 2022 minutes
• LWRP Update
• Review of items before the Planning Board

Ethics Committee

The Ethics Committee is meeting to adopt previous minutes and discuss an open board seat. The agenda contains no specific legislative actions or contracts.

• Discussion regarding an open board seat

General

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission is meeting to review a single application. The body will consider a request for exterior alterations at a specific residential address.

• Application for window replacement at 21 Dwight Street

Planning Board

The Planning Board is holding public hearings for three site plan applications and reviewing an extension for a mixed-use project. These items involve new residential units, commercial spaces, and industrial warehousing.

• 316 Main Street: Proposed six-story mixed-use building with 80 residential units and 21,705 SF of commercial space
• 135 Main Street: Proposed subdivision and construction of a building with 72 dwelling units
• 117 North Hamilton Street: Proposed wholesale storage, warehousing, manufacturing, and retail structures with 34 parking spaces
• 176 Rinaldi Boulevard: Proposed two-story accessory building with 1,800 square feet of gross floor area

Common Council

The Common Council is meeting to vote on the sale of city-owned property and the extension of a previous re-zoning approval. The body will also consider appointments to the Ethics Board and Land Bank.

• Sale of City Owned Property at 171 S. Cherry Street (Resolutions R-22-66 and R-22-67)
• Extension of Re-Zoning Approval granted by Ordinance O-21-01 (Resolution R-22-70)
• Appointment of Daniel Hyatt to the Ethics Board
• Correction of Land Bank appointment term for Jordan Schinella
• Communications regarding handicapped parking on Franklin Ave. and Whinfield Ave.

Public Arts Commission

The commission is reviewing focus group recommendations for a whale sculpture in Waryas Park and a request from City Administrator Nelson regarding a Route 9 underpass mural. The meeting also includes a presentation on community chess.

• Whale sculpture in Waryas Park focus group recommendations
• Route 9 underpass mural request from City Administrator Nelson
• Community chess presentation by Matthew Tether

Industrial Development Agency

The City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency will meet to approve previous minutes and hear a presentation regarding 141 No. Water Street.

• Presentation regarding 141 No. Water Street

General

The Board of Contracts and Supply is meeting to review bid recommendations and open new bids. The board is considering an award for basketball court resurfacing.

• Award recommendation for RFB-COP-07-22-03 Basketball Court Resurfacing to Papitto Construction
• Opening of bid RFB-COP-08-22-03 for the purchase of 1 new Leica TS-13
• Opening of bid RFB-COP-08-22-04 for pool house asbestos abatement

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding wall sign placement at 45 Reade Place. A previous application for a 72-unit building at 135 Main Street has been adjourned to October 11, 2022.

• 45 Reade Place: Application for variances on height, size, and placement of two wall signs
• 135 Main Street: Application for area variances for a 72-unit building (Adjourned)

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 two requests for exterior modifications to buildings on Academy Street.

• 115 Academy Street: replacement of portions of roof and metallic coating
• 126 Academy Street: installation of ductless mini-split units and lines

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on the adoption of the PK4Keeps Comprehensive Plan and its associated SEQRA negative declaration. The body is also reviewing budget amendments and a legal fee agreement with Joule Assets Inc.

• Adoption of the PK4Keeps Comprehensive Plan (R-22-62)
• Legal fee agreement with Joule Assets Inc. (R-22-60)
• Proposed sale of city-owned property at 171 S. Cherry Street
• Sanitation Can Budget Amendment (R-22-58)
• Resolution supporting The New York Clean Slate Act (R-22-59)

Common Council

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No substantive items for decision or discussion are listed.

General

The Board of Contracts and Supply is meeting to open bids for lead service line replacement. The board will also review contracts for the Malcolm X Shelter and playground projects at Malcolm X, Wayras Park, Kaal Rock, and College Hill.

• Opening of bids for RFB-COP-07-22-04 Lead Service Line Replacement
• Contract for Malcolm X Shelter (HGACBuy # PR11-20)
• Contract for Malcolm X Playground (Sourcewell # RFP-010521)
• Contract for Wayras Park, Kaal Rock, and College Hill Playgrounds (Sourcewell # RFP-010521)
• Circulation of bids for RFB-COP-08-22-03 Purchase of 1 New Leica TS-13 Robotic total Station

Waterfront Advisory Committee

The committee is reviewing revised comments from the Department of State (DOS) regarding the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). Members are also discussing a timeline for Common Council adoption and addressing committee vacancies.

• Discussion of revised DOS comments on the LWRP
• Proposed timeline for Common Council adoption of the LWRP
• Discussion of Waterfront Advisory Committee member terms and vacancies

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on appointments to the Arts Commission and the Dutchess County City of Poughkeepsie Land Bank. The meeting includes presentations on the PK4Keeps Comprehensive Plan and city-wide garbage and recycling receptacles.

• Appointment of Thomas Onaje Benjamin to the Arts Commission
• Appointment of Jordan Schinella to the Dutchess County City of Poughkeepsie Land Bank
• Presentation on the PK4Keeps Comprehensive Plan
• Communication regarding City-Wide Garbage & Recycling Receptacles
• Liquor license renewal notice for Capt’n Cliffy’s

Industrial Development Agency

The agency will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and a resolution for invoice payment. The agenda is primarily procedural.

• Resolution regarding invoice payment

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider area variances for three properties. Decisions include a proposed 72-unit building at 135 Main Street and signage at Vassar Brothers Hospital.

• 135 Main Street: Variances for lot area, setbacks, open space, and parking for a new 72-unit building
• 45 Reade Place: Variances for height, size, and placement of two wall signs for Vassar Brothers Hospital
• 117 North Hamilton Street: Variances for fence placement relative to landscape buffers and building walls

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission is meeting to review three applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. The commission will decide on proposed exterior alterations and repairs for properties on Academy Street and Main Street.

• 108 Academy Street: replacement of 10 windows and exterior paint
• 317 Main Street: façade work, window replacement/repair, and cornice/awning repair
• 113 Academy Street: window replacement

General

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss several city expenditures and budget updates. The body will review items related to traffic enforcement and public amenities.

• Street Speed Light Cameras
• Garbage Cans
• Gifford Ave Dog Park (pending confirmation of city ownership)
• Budget updates

General

The Board of Contracts and Supply is reviewing award recommendations for construction and playground projects. Members will discuss a new bid for the City Hall fire alarm and open bids for the WPCP rooftop HVAC replacement.

• Award recommendation for RFB-COP-04-22-01 Malcolm X Construction-Con-Tech Constr
• Discussion of new bid/RFP for City Hall Fire Alarm
• Opening of bids for RFB-COP-04-21-02R WPCP Rooftop HVAC replacement
• Contract status for Malcolm X Shelter (Cedar Forest) and Malcolm X Playground (Landscape Structures)
• Contract status for Wayras Park/Kaal Rock and College Hill Playground (Landscape Structures)

Public Arts Commission

The commission is meeting to review updates on a whale sculpture in Waryas Park and request appointments for commission members. The session includes presentations on school district proposals and upcoming community arts events.

• Whale sculpture in Waryas Park focus group update
• Poughkeepsie City School District Changepoint proposal update
• Frederick Douglass Day at College Hill Park (July 30)
• Porchfest update for August 28 event
• Kaal Rock Park Concert Series (September 10, 17, 24)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a warehouse conversion into 42 residential units. The board will also review site plans for a commercial project and a facade modification.

• Public hearing for 15 North Cherry Street: conversion of warehouse to 42 dwelling units
• Site plan review for 117 North Hamilton Street: wholesale storage, warehousing, and retail
• Facade elevation modification review for 141 North Water Street

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission is reviewing applications for certificates of appropriateness. The body will consider exterior alterations and repairs for two properties. One application has been adjourned until August 2022.

• 108 Academy Street: replacement of 10 windows and exterior paint
• 317 Main Street: façade work, window replacement/repair, and cornice and awning repair
• 113 Academy Street: review adjourned until August 2022

Industrial Development Agency

The Industrial Development Agency will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and an invoice payment. The board will also file a report from the NY State Comptroller's office and hold an executive session with transaction counsel.

• Resolution for invoice payment
• Filing of the IDA Report of Examination of the Office of the NY State Comptroller
• Executive session with IDA Board and Transaction Counsel

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing area variance requests for two properties. One involves converting a warehouse into a multi-residence building, and the other concerns fencing for a commercial site.

• 15 North Cherry Street: Request to allow 22 parking spaces instead of 73, front yard parking, and a refuse area within 30 feet of Fallkill Creek
• 117 North Hamilton Street: Request for a fence on the north boundary and within 10 feet of a building wall
• 135 Main Street: Public hearing postponed to August

Common Council

The Common Council is meeting to vote on budget changes and several resolutions. The agenda includes a proposed agreement with the City of Poughkeepsie PBA and a public hearing for local law amendments.

• R-22-48: Resolution to amend the 2022 Budget to add full time positions
• R-22-53: Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Poughkeepsie and the City of Poughkeepsie PBA
• R-22-52: Public hearing for proposed Local Law amending Chapters 2 and 19 of the City Code
• R-22-50: Support for CFA applications by local not-for-profits
• R-22-51: Acceptance of a donation from the US Soccer Foundation

Common Council

The Common Council is meeting to discuss budget amendments for ARPA-funded youth grants and the addition of full-time positions. The body will also consider a parking ordinance for the Bement Residential District.

• O-22-05: Ordinance regarding Bement Residential District Parking
• R-22-47: Resolution to amend 2022 Budget for ARPA-funded Youth Grant Awards
• Proposed budget amendment to add full-time positions
• Proposed sale of an unnumbered vacant lot on Holmes Street
• Proposed license agreement with Poughkeepsie Alliance for Champion’s Walk Memorial

General

The Board of Contracts and Supply is reviewing award recommendations for construction and playground equipment. The board is also discussing new bids for a fire alarm system and the renewal of janitorial and elevator service contracts.

• Award recommendation for Malcolm X Construction (RFB-COP-04-22-01)
• Award recommendation for Malcolm X Shelter via HGACBuy # PR11-20
• Pending awards for playground equipment at Malcolm X and Wayras, and Kaal Rock Park
• Discussion of fire alarm system bid at Hall Sprinkler
• Discussion of janitorial and elevator service contract renewals

Waterfront Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review proposed changes to the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) made by the Common Council. Members will also discuss the revised Consistency Review process.

• Approval of April 26, 2022 meeting minutes
• Proposed LWRP changes by Common Council
• Revised Consistency Review process

General

The City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency is meeting to consider a resolution authorizing the Bonura settlement.

• Resolution authorizing the Bonura settlement

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on site plans for developments on Cannon Street. The board will also review a site plan for a business facility on North Hamilton Street.

• 47 Cannon Street: Proposed 66-unit mixed-use development with 10,060 SF of commercial space
• 129-131 Cannon Street: Proposed 746 square foot addition and third-floor work-live loft
• 117 North Hamilton Street: Proposed wholesale storage, warehousing, manufacturing, creative, retail, and contracting business with 24 parking spaces
• 15 North Cherry Street: Adaptive reuse residential application adjourned to July

General

The Board of Contracts and Supply is reviewing bids for city projects. The board is recommending a contract award to Giacorp Contracting for specific items related to city park improvements.

• Recommendation to award $202,323.00 to Giacorp Contracting for RFB-COP-03-22-02 (City Parks improvements)
• Opening of bids for RFB-COP-04-22-01 Malcolm X Construction

Common Council

The Common Council is conducting a public hearing to receive comments on the draft Comprehensive Plan PK4Keeps. The body is also considering the sale of city property and a litigation settlement regarding the DeLaval Site.

• Public hearing on draft Comprehensive Plan PK4Keeps
• Sale of City owned property at 171 Union Street (R-22-43, R-22-44)
• Settlement of litigation with Poughkeepsie Waterfront Development, LLC and license agreement for Marina and Dock Storage on the DeLaval Site (R-22-45)
• Ordinance O-22-05 regarding Bement Residential District Parking
• Proposed Local Law amending Chapters 2 and 19 of the City Code (R-22-46)

Common Council

The Common Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the draft of the Comprehensive Plan PK4Keeps: A Comprehensive Plan for Poughkeepsie.

• Public hearing for draft Comprehensive Plan PK4Keeps

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to review a settlement proposal regarding the litigation of Pelton Partners LLC v. the City of Poughkeepsie et. Al.

• Review of settlement proposal for Pelton Partners LLC v. the City of Poughkeepsie et. Al.

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission is meeting to discuss a proposal from the Poughkeepsie Arts and Culture non-profit and request submissions for commission appointments. The body is also reviewing a future co-sponsored student art exhibit with PCSD and the Library.

• Poughkeepsie Arts and Culture non-profit arts community proposal
• Public Arts Commission appointment submissions
• PCSD student art exhibit co-sponsored with the Library
• Poughkeepsie Summer Events publicity
• Presentations on Poughkeepsie Open Studios, Art in the Parks, and Cryptic Gallery Youth Art Exhibit

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing several variance requests for residential, commercial, and medical properties. Decisions include a proposed 42-unit housing conversion and the re-establishment of a grocery store.

• 15 North Cherry Street: Area variances for a 42-unit residence, including parking and refuse area setbacks
• 84 North Hamilton Street: Use variance to re-establish a grocery store in an R-4 District
• 45 Reade Place: Area variances for the height, size, and placement of two wall signs at Vassar Brothers Hospital
• Parker Avenue: Area variance for solar panel installation with a zero lot line set-back
• 135 Main Street: Area variances adjourned to July

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission is meeting to review an application for a certificate of appropriateness. The body will consider a request to install air conditioning units at a specific property.

• Application for 1 Dwight Street to install four split system A/C units

Industrial Development Agency

The City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding Opportunity Poughkeepsie. The body will also consider a resolution authorizing Opportunity Poughkeepsie.

• Public hearing on Opportunity Poughkeepsie
• Resolution authorizing Opportunity Poughkeepsie

Common Council

The Common Council is meeting to discuss zoning changes and the city's comprehensive plan. Members will review an ordinance regarding the R-4a district and a proposed public hearing for PK4Keeps.

• O-22-04: Ordinance amending the Central Urban Density Residence District (R-4a)
• R-22-42: Resolution to set a public hearing for the PK4Keeps Comprehensive Plan
• R-22-40: SEQRA Resolution approving the R-4A Zoning Amendment
• Proposed sale of city-owned property at 171 Union St.
• Proposed ordinance regarding Bement Residential District Parking

Ethics Committee

The Ethics Committee will meet to discuss an open board seat. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Discussion regarding an open board seat

Waterfront Advisory Committee

The Waterfront Advisory Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and receive updates on the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). The committee will also discuss Hudson River Estuary Grants with a June 20, 2022 deadline.

• Approval of April 26, 2022 meeting minutes
• LWRP update
• Hudson River Estuary Grants deadline (June 20, 2022)

General

The Board of Contracts and Supply is reviewing award recommendations for chemical supplies and the status of sidewalk contracts. The board also noted a notice to proceed for pump station rehabilitation.

• Award recommendations for chemicals from Polydyne, Holland CO, Univar Solutions, Shannon Chemical, and Slack Chemical
• Review of RFB-COP-02-22-01 Scattered Sidewalks contract
• Notice to proceed issued for WPCP & Pine St Pump Station Rehab (RFB-COP-03-22-01)