Fallsburg public meetings in 2024

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on proposed tow ordinance amendments. They will also discuss the Restore NY Communities Initiative grant for Refuah and consider several routine items including warrants, personnel changes, and meeting schedules. The board may enter executive session for a matter under Public Officers Law.

• Public hearing on Tow Ordinance Amendments
• Restore NY Communities Initiative grant for Refuah
• Warrants #1224 ($397,481.26) and #12A24 ($274,595.79)
• Personnel changes: resignation of Luke Ellison, hiring of Danielle Cassidy as part-time dispatchers
• Re-levy for 12 Roosevelt Dr and SEQRA exemption for demolition at 36 Laurel Ave

The Town Board held a public hearing on proposed tow ordinance amendments but took no vote, instead holding the hearing open for written comments. The board also approved several administrative items, including warrants, personnel changes, and resolutions related to a Restore NY grant for a healthcare facility at 36 Laurel Avenue. An executive session on potential litigation was held.

• Held public hearing open for written comments on tow ordinance amendments (3-0, 1 recusal)
• Approved warrant #1224 for $397,481.26 (4-0)
• Approved warrant #12A24 for $274,595.79 (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of dispatcher Luke Ellison (4-0)
• Approved employment of part-time dispatcher Danielle Cassidy (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Employee Holiday Schedule (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Town Board Meeting Schedule (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 84 of 2024 amending Restore NY grant application references (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss several site plan amendments and subdivision requests. The meeting includes reviews for residential units, retail space, and utility additions. The Town Board will also present zoning amendments.

• Stagedoor Real Estate Holdings, LLC: site plan amendment for a 3,724 SF theatre at 116 Karmel and Jacobs rd
• Four Corners Square: continued review of a 3-story, 26,800 SQF retail and office building at 39 Ambassador circle
• Zimmerman Estates: site plan amendment for 3 residential units and a 25x40 day camp building on Zimmerman Rd. & SR 52
• Solar Power Network LLC: site plan amendment to add battery storage at Cross Farm rd. and Meyerhoff Rd
• Mitteer Road: request for cluster subdivision approval on 157.8 acres

The Fallsburg Planning Board approved a site plan amendment for Zimmerman Estates, adding three residential units in a triplex and a day camp building, with conditions including road repaving and water demand offsets. The board also approved an expired 8-lot subdivision, Gems in the Woods, and granted a conditional negative declaration for a cluster subdivision on Mitteer Road, pending a test well. A parking waiver request for Four Corners Square was denied, and a public hearing was scheduled for a proposed restaurant.

• Approved Zimmerman Estates site plan amendment for 3 additional units (all in favor)
• Approved Gems in the Woods 8-lot subdivision (all in favor)
• Granted conditional negative declaration for Mitteer Road cluster subdivision (all in favor)
• Denied parking waiver for Four Corners Square (board consensus)
• Scheduled public hearing for Steak and Sizzle restaurant (all in favor)
• Approved lot line adjustment for Yehuda Silverstein (all in favor)
• Scheduled public hearing for Stagedoor theater addition (all in favor)

Town Board

The Town Board will consider approving local laws that increase residential and commercial water and sewer rates. Other agenda items include reappointing a member to the Board of Assessment Review, approving the 2025 meeting schedule and camping rates, authorizing a payout of accrued time to the Police Chief, contracting with the Humane Society of Middletown, and releasing a bond for Chestnut Townhouses.

• Local Law 3 of 2024: increases residential and commercial water rates
• Local Law 4 of 2024: increases residential and commercial sewer rates
• Payout of 75% of accrued vacation, holiday, and personal time to Police Chief Brendan Pavese through 12/31/24
• Release of bond for Chestnut Townhouses (Resolution #80 of 2024)
• Outside vendor contract with the Humane Society of Middletown, NY (Resolution #78 of 2024)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a work session to consider several agenda items, including approving minutes and a $495,938.71 warrant. The main action item is a resolution to amend the road service and towing ordinance and schedule a public hearing for December 17, 2024. Discussion items include WWTP upgrades, Parks Department inventory/credit card acceptance, and a skate park proposal.

• Approve Town Board minutes dated 11/19/24
• Approve warrant #11B24 for $495,938.71
• Resolution to amend road service and towing ordinance (Local Law #5 2024) and set public hearing for 12/17/24
• Discussion: South Fallsburg WWTP upgrades by Delaware Engineering
• Discussion: Skate Park

Zoning Board

The Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold public hearings and discuss new business, including two area variance requests. One request seeks to reduce the separation requirement from 15 feet to 6.7 feet at 40 Levine Rd. The other requests a reduction in minimum lot width from 150 to 118.57 feet and an increase in lot coverage from 25% to 25.68% at 353 La Vista Dr. A note reminds that planning board approval does not guarantee water or sewer permits due to system constraints.

• David Klein – area variance to reduce separation from 15' to 6.7' at 40 Levine Rd (SBL: 12-1-19.2)
• Sunshine Estates – area variance to reduce minimum lot width from 150' to 118.57' and increase lot coverage from 25% to 25.68% at 353 La Vista Dr (SBL: 47-1-25.2/28)
• Meeting includes public hearings and new business discussions
• Water and sewer connection permits are not guaranteed by planning board approval; each application reviewed by Town Engineer

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct a public hearing regarding increases to water and sewer rates. The board will also consider several warrants for payment and resolutions concerning road naming and snow control agreements.

• Public hearing on water and sewer rate increases
• Warrants for approval totaling $915,324.87
• Salary increase for Michael Panella to $82,500.00
• Bids for Ice Control Material awarded to 209 Sand & Gravel LLC, Woodbourne Lawn & Garden Inc, and GLS Industries LLC
• Approval of new road names: Aliperti Way, Flamingo Drive, and Sparrow Lane

Planning Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will hold public hearings and review several subdivision and site plan applications, including a major 147-unit manufactured home park. The board also reminds applicants that approval does not guarantee water or sewer permits due to system constraints. Items include expired subdivisions, a cluster subdivision on 157.8 acres, and expansions for residential and commercial uses.

• Public hearing for Gems in the Woods (expired 8-lot subdivision) on Brickman Rd.
• Public hearing for Zimmerman Estates site plan amendment to add 3 residential units and a day camp building on Zimmerman Rd.
• Woodcrest Estates: site plan review for a 147-unit manufactured home park with community buildings, pools, and sports courts on East Pond Rd.
• Mitteer Road: cluster subdivision on 157.8 acres in AG zone.
• Hasbrouck Estates Phase 2: 50 duplex units (25 buildings) plus caretaker unit and clubhouse on Hasbrouck A Rd.

Town Board

The Town Board will consider adopting the final 2025 budget and a local law to override the New York State Cap Limit. The board is also reviewing re-levies for various town charges and proposed zoning code amendments.

• Adoption of the final budget of 2025
• Local Law #2 of 2024 to override the New York State Cap Limit
• Proposed Local Law #6 of 2024 to amend Town and Zoning codes regarding Industrial Zoning and religious uses
• Re-Levy of Camp Inspections, Garbage, Property Maintenance and Building Demolition Charges for 2024
• Re-Levy of Water, Sewer & Refuse for 2024

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board will hold public hearings on the 2025 Preliminary Budget and the adoption of a local levy override. The board will also vote on resolutions to create an elected office of taxes and assessments and to amend the road service and towing ordinance, with a public hearing scheduled for November 26. Other business includes approving a warrant for $817,682.44, hiring a provisional building inspector, and adopting a FOIL policy.

• Public hearings on 2025 Preliminary Budget and local levy override
• Approval of warrant #10B24 for $817,682.44
• Hiring Jayme Enna as provisional Building Inspector at $62,000
• Resolution #66 of 2024 to create elected office of taxes and assessments
• Resolution #67 of 2024 to amend road service and towing ordinance, scheduling public hearing for 11/26/24

Zoning Board

The Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold public hearings and discuss several variance requests and an appeal. The agenda also includes a repeated advisory that Planning Board approval does not guarantee water or sewer permits due to system constraints. Key items include an area variance for a bungalow colony expansion, a sign size variance for Refuah Health Center, and an appeal of a code interpretation requiring site plan approval.

• Public hearing on Hal Siegel use variance to allow a business in HR zone at 5136 Main Street, South Fallsburg.
• Congregation Kahal Minchas Chinuch (Central Park) requests area variance to expand non-conforming bungalow colony: increase lot coverage from 28.5% to 29.6%, reduce building separation from 25' to 1', reduce rear yard setback from 50' to 10'.
• Refuah Health Center requests area variance for banners and signs over allowable size: three banners (two 22'x60', one 22'x80') at 36 Laurel Ave, South Fallsburg.
• 219 Burnt Ridge Rd requests appeal of code interpretation that site plan approval is required under section 310.7.2B.
• Carrus requests area variance to allow a 3rd residential unit on a lot under 37,500 sq ft at 239/241 Main Street, Hurleyville.

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board holds a work session to hear departmental updates, approve prior meeting minutes, and authorize two payroll warrants totaling $658,077.58. A discussion item features a skate park opportunity presented by Shamiq Williams.

• Motion to approve Town Board minutes from 10/15/24
• Motion to approve payroll warrant 9/25/24 for $330,444.00
• Motion to approve payroll warrant 10/9/24 for $327,633.58
• Discussion of skate park opportunities presented by Shamiq Williams
• Department head updates from police, code enforcement, parks, and golf course staff

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board will review the annual budget and consider adopting Local Law #2 to override the New York State tax cap, with a public hearing set for November 5, 2024. The board also proposes increasing residential and commercial water and sewer rates via Local Laws #3 and #4, with a public hearing on November 19, 2024. Additionally, the board will vote on accepting a monetary gift from the Gerry Foundation for a pedestrian bridge and authorize bids for ice control material.

• Motion to appoint George Gibson to the Zoning Board as an alternate, term ending 12/31/26
• Approval of Warrant #1024 for $204,024.96 and Warrant #10A24 for $657,060.69
• Resolution to consider Local Law #2 overriding the NYS tax cap, with public hearing 11/5/24 at 6pm
• Resolution proposing water and sewer rate increases via Local Laws #3 and #4, with public hearing 11/19/24 at 6pm
• Resolution to accept a monetary gift from the Gerry Foundation for a pre-fabricated pedestrian bridge over the Neversink River as part of the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail

Planning Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a site plan for Camp Masmidim, then review nine old-business items including re-approvals and amendments for subdivisions, site plans, and extensions, and three new-business conceptual reviews. The agenda is prefaced with a notice that planning board approval does not guarantee water or sewer permits due to system constraints.

• Public hearing for Camp Masmidim (SBL# 41-1-18.1) – request to add two 100'x34' dormitories, five 84'x25' staff housing buildings, and keep five temporary classroom trailers permanently (Zone: REC, 92.14 acres, 69 Silver Lake Rd., Woodridge)
• Four Corners Square (SBL: 39-1-34.6) – continued review of site plan for a 3-story, 26,800 sq ft retail and office building (Zone: B, 6.98 acres, 39 Ambassador Circle, Fallsburg)
• Sunshine Estates (SBL 47-1-25/28) – conceptual review of site plan to add 4 multi-family buildings (12 units), pickleball court, playground, relocating pool, and additional parking (Zone: HR, 4.118 acres, 353 LaVista Dr, South Fallsburg)
• Zimmerman Estates (SBL: 17-1-14.1/14.2/14.3) – site plan amendment to add 3 residential units in a triplex and a 25x40 day camp building (Zone: HR/R, 13.64 acres, Zimmerman Rd. & SR 52, Loch Sheldrake)
• Mountain Crest (SBL# 59-1-53) – amendment to previously approved site plan for a mobile home park (Zone: REC-1, 36.5 acres, Mountaindale)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board will hold a public hearing on a local law to amend the Police Commission establishment law, updating membership qualifications. The board will also consider resolutions to support a state wrongful death bill, retain an engineer for a landfill solar project, and approve a 90-day agreement with Brown & Weinraub. Additionally, several personnel actions are on the agenda, including police hires, promotions, and resignations.

• Public hearing on Local Law 1 of 2024 amending Fallsburg Police Commission membership qualifications
• Resolution to retain Sterling Environmental Engineering for landfill solar installation project
• Resolution supporting state bill S6636/A6692 on wrongful death damages
• Approval of Warrant #09B24 for $435,501.96
• Multiple police department hires, promotions (two detectives, two sergeants) and a resignation

Town Board

This is a procedural work session meeting. The main agenda item is approving minutes from September 10 and September 17, 2024. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Motion to approve Town Board minutes dated 9/10/24
• Motion to approve Town Board minutes dated 9/17/24

Zoning Board

The Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and discuss a use variance request from Hal Siegel to allow a business in the HR zone at 5136 Main Street, South Fallsburg. The meeting also includes a work session and a standard disclaimer about water/sewer permit constraints that does not affect this specific item.

• Public hearing for Hal Siegel (SBL 53-3-2): use variance to permit a business in HR zone at 5136 Main Street, South Fallsburg

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to appoint several new employees and police leadership, including the Chief of Police. The board will also consider agreements for the O&W Rail Trail Neversink crossing project and a school resource officer agreement for 2024-2025.

• Permanent appointment of Brendan Pavese as Chief of Police
• Execution of agreements for congressionally directed spending for the O&W Rail Trail Neversink crossing project
• Approval of payroll and warrants totaling over $2 million
• Appointment of Wesley Castillo as Real Property Data Collector ($53,310.40)
• Public hearing scheduled for 10/1/24 regarding Police Commission membership qualifications

The Fallsburg Town Board approved a series of personnel actions, including the permanent appointment of Brendan Pavese as Chief of Police, and authorized agreements for school resource officers and the O&W Rail Trail Neversink crossing project. The board also scheduled public hearings for November 19, 2024, on new water/sewer rates and a code of ethics law. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except for one abstention on a Zoning Board of Appeals appointment.

• Permanently appointed Brendan Pavese as Chief of Police (5-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 SRO agreement with Fallsburg School District (5-0)
• Authorized agreements for $1.1M O&W Rail Trail Neversink crossing project (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for new water/sewer rates on 11/19/2024 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for code of ethics law on 11/19/2024 (5-0)
• Approved amended meeting schedule with no meetings on 2nd Tuesday (5-0)
• Approved 3-minute rule for public comment (5-0)
• Appointed David Schlesinger to Zoning Board of Appeals (4-0, 1 abstention)

Planning Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will review several old business items, including a 6-month extension for the Cypert Road solar project and final site plan approval for a new school with sleeping accommodations at 136 Old STRT 52. New business includes a 2-lot subdivision on Park Hill Road. Public hearings at 8:30pm will cover Sushi Boats LLC (3rd story), Mother Earth Farmstand (agri-business special use permit), and the Mitteer Road cluster subdivision. A water/sewer capacity notice warns that planning board approval does not guarantee connection permits.

• 6-month extension for NY Fallsburg II LLC solar project on Cypert Road
• Final site plan approval for Mesivita Eitz Chaim school (136 Old STRT 52 Woodbourne)
• Re-approval for Camp Masmidim dormitories and permanent classroom trailers (69 Silver Lake Rd)
• Continued review of cluster subdivision on Mitteer Road, Hurleyville
• Public hearing for Mother Earth Farmstand special use permit at 201 Church Road

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session to discuss several land-use requests and property improvements. The board is also scheduled to vote on approving a payment warrant for over $532,000.

• Approval of warrant #08C24 in the amount of $532,686.78
• Discussion of Charach property annexation
• Proposed zone change for State Route 42 (SBL: 60-1-17.2) from Industrial to Business
• Proposed zone change and services for Congregation Mazah (SBL: 56-1-38.1, 56-1-59, 56-1-61.1)
• Proposed citizen improvements to Brian Ingber Park

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board will hold a work session to vote on motions to hire three full-time police officers and one part-time dispatcher. They will also discuss a proposed water/sewer rate increase, Hurleyville Performing Arts events, and the Charach property annexation.

• Motion to approve Lauren Edwards as full-time police officer at $54,734/year
• Motion to approve Patryk Lalewicz as full-time police officer at $54,734/year
• Motion to approve Anthony Vara as full-time police officer at $54,734/year
• Motion to approve Luke Ellison as part-time dispatcher at $25/hour
• Discussion of water/sewer rate increase by the Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board approved the hiring of three full-time police officers and one part-time dispatcher, all starting September 3, 2024. The board also discussed a proposed water/sewer rate increase, with agreement to continue discussions. No final decision was made on the rate increase.

• Approved Lauren Edwards as full-time police officer, salary $54,734, start 09/03/24 (5-0)
• Approved Patryk Lalewicz as full-time police officer, salary $54,734, start 09/03/24 (5-0)
• Approved Anthony Vara as full-time police officer, salary $54,734, start 09/03/24 (5-0)
• Approved Luke Ellison as part-time dispatcher, $25.00/hour, start 09/03/24 (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss pending litigation and personnel (5-0)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board will vote on 14 motions and two resolutions, including hiring a police officer, a building inspector, and approving warrants totaling over $726,000. Resolutions include authorizing a referral exemption agreement with Sullivan County and an amendment to the Murray's Chicken industrial use permit expansion at the South Fallsburg wastewater treatment plant.

• Resolution authorizing professional service agreement amendment #2 for Murray's Chicken industrial use permit expansion at SFWWTP (item 17)
• Employment of Antony Ramirez Marin as a police officer at $54,734/year (item 12)
• Provisional employment of James Schulte as a building inspector at $62,000/year (item 15)
• Warrant #0824 for $392,165.42 and warrant #08A24 for $270,659.65 (items 4-5)
• Stipend of $7,500 to Assistant Code Officer Michael Panella for management duties (item 9)

The Fallsburg Town Board approved three resolutions: a GML 239 referral exemption agreement with Sullivan County, an amendment to the Delaware Engineering contract for the South Fallsburg WWTP expansion related to Murray's Chicken, and an amendment to the H20 Innovation O&M agreement. The board also approved several personnel actions, including hiring a police officer and a building inspector, and accepted resignations. A discussion on water rates highlighted a recommended 40% increase, with no formal action taken.

• Approved Resolution 50 of 2024: GML 239 referral exemption agreement with Sullivan County (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 51 of 2024: Amendment #2 to Delaware Engineering contract for Murray's Chicken WWTP expansion (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 52 of 2024: Amendment #1 to H20 Innovation O&M agreement (5-0)
• Approved employment of Devyn Sullivan as Parks Dept Office/Clerk at $15.75/hr (5-0)
• Approved employment of Ryan LaMantia as Court Officer at $25.00/hr (5-0)
• Approved employment of Antony Ramirez Marin as Police Officer at $54,734/yr (5-0)
• Approved stipend of $7,500 to Michael Panella for Code Enforcement management duties (5-0)
• Approved salary increase for Special Patrol Officer Rich Pratti to $33.00/hr (5-0)

Zoning Board

The Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold public hearings and discuss three area variance applications: Fallsburg Holdings LLC seeks increased lot coverage for porch roofs; Congregation Kahal Minchas Chinuch requests variances for expansion of a non-conforming bungalow colony; and Hychel Hatorah of Williamsburg wants a variance for a manufactured home as a caretaker dwelling. The agenda also includes a notice that planning board approval does not guarantee water/sewer permits due to system constraints.

• Fallsburg Holdings LLC – Area variance to increase lot coverage to 30.75% for porch roofs (SBL: 36-1-65.1, location: ST RT 42)
• Congregation Kahal Minchas Chinuch – Area variance for expansion of non-conforming bungalow colony: lot coverage from 28.5% to 29.6%, reduce building separation to 1', reduce rear setback to 10' (SBL: 56-1-4.3, 5351 St Rt 42)
• Hychel Hatorah of Williamsburg – Area variance for installation of 16'x60' manufactured home as caretaker dwelling (SBL: 12-1-69, 160 Devine Corners Rd, Loch Sheldrake)
• Water/sewer disclaimer: Planning Board approval does not guarantee water/sewer permits; each connection application will be reviewed by Town Engineer

Planning Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will review several development applications, including a major expansion at Yeshiva Machzikei Torah D'Chasidei Belz (393 East Pond Rd., Woodridge) that would add dorms, classrooms, and housing for 300 campers and 88 staff. Other items include a 5MW solar field on Frank Brown Rd, a mikvah addition at 720 Heiden Rd, and a 20-unit duplex project on SR 42. The agenda also notes that water and sewer permits are separate from planning approvals due to system constraints.

• Yeshiva Machzikei Torah D'Chasidei Belz – conditional site plan for 300 additional campers, 88 staff units, dorms, shul, classrooms, pools (SBL 29-1-2/22.2/24.5, 182.73 acres, 393 East Pond Rd., Woodridge)
• NY Fallsburg (Frank Brown Road) LLC – continued review of 5MW AC solar field (SBL 28-1-18.1, 45.35 acres, Frank Brown Rd)
• Venetion Villas – site plan for a 2,077 SF mikvah at existing site (SBL 60-1-56.1, 720 Heiden Rd, South Fallsburg)
• Irvington Estates Junior – continued review of 20-unit duplex project (SBL 56-1-8.1/9/13.1, 12.58 acres, SR 42, South Fallsburg)
• WK Brickman Road LLC – new request for 8-lot subdivision (SBL 28-1-57.5, 5.60 acres, Brickman Rd, Fallsburg)

The Fallsburg Planning Board conditionally approved a 5MW AC solar field on a retired landfill at Frank Brown Road, along with a site plan amendment for a mikvah at Venetian Villas. The board also advanced a cluster subdivision on Mitteer Road, setting a public hearing and establishing a maximum yield of 7 residential lots. A negative declaration was adopted for a large camp expansion at Yeshiva Machzikei Torah D'Chasidei Belz, and its site plan was conditionally approved.

• Approved 5MW solar field special use permit and site plan with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Venetian Villas site plan amendment for 2,077 SF mikvah with condition to remove speakers (unanimous)
• Set maximum residential yield of 7 lots for Mitteer Road cluster subdivision (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Mitteer Road cluster subdivision for September meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted negative declaration for Yeshiva Machzikei Torah D'Chasidei Belz expansion (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Yeshiva Machzikei Torah D'Chasidei Belz site plan for 300 additional campers and 88 staff units (unanimous)
• Declared lead agency for Sushi Boats LLC third-story and storage shed project (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Sushi Boats LLC project (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to decide on several employment appointments, salary increases, and the approval of two payment warrants. The board will also consider resolutions regarding legal services for title litigation and grant representation.

• Approval of warrant #07B24 in the amount of $2,620,532.98
• Approval of payroll warrant #071724 in the amount of $411,521.35
• Provisional employment of Ryan Killian as Parks & Rec Director at a salary of $65,000.00
• Rate increase of $25.00 per hour for Court Officers Steven Burke, Anthony Franco, Christopher Simmons, and William Young
• Retention of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP for quiet title/adverse possession litigation

The Town Board approved several personnel actions, including permanent and provisional hires, a retirement, a promotion, and pay raises for court officers. It also approved payroll and warrant payments, authorized the supervisor as representative for an EPG grant, retained a law firm for quiet title litigation, and corrected the town clerk's workday record. The meeting included discussion of ongoing water issues in South Fallsburg and public comments on development and infrastructure.

• Approved permanent employment of Diane De La Cuadra as Senior Account Clerk Typist (5-0)
• Approved provisional employment of Ryan Killian as Parks & Rec Director at $65,000/year (5-0)
• Accepted retirement of Sergeant Michael Summa (5-0)
• Approved promotion of Maximillian Doetsch to Utility Water Plant Attendant at $49,899.20/year (5-0)
• Approved $25/hour rate increase for four court officers (5-0)
• Approved payroll warrant #071724 for $411,521.35 (5-0)
• Approved warrant #07B24 for $2,620,532.98 (5-0)
• Authorized retaining Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP for quiet title litigation (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session to review several land-use requests. Discussions include a property annexation and two specific zoning change requests.

• Follow up on Charach property annexation
• Zone change request for State Route 42 (SBL: 60-1-17.2) from Industrial to Business
• Zone change and services for Congregation Mazah (SBL: 56-1-38.1, 56-1-59, 56-1-61.1)

The Town Board was informed that the Sullivan Correctional Facility will close, resulting in the loss of 371 personnel. The board plans to work with county and state officials to potentially delay the closure. The board approved the minutes from the July 9 and July 16 meetings. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily a work session with department updates and discussion items.

• Approved Town Board minutes from 7/9/24 (5-0)
• Approved Town Board minutes from 7/16/24 (5-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel matters (5-0)
• Closed executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Zoning Board

The Town of Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold public hearings on three variance requests: Irvington Estates seeks area and use variances for a building expansion and increased lot coverage; Mayer Rosenberg requests a use variance for a hunting cabin and an area variance for river setback; Chaim Fried requests an area variance for reduced deck separation. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM with a work session at 6:30 PM.

• Irvington Estates (SBL 50-3-2.2): Requests two area variances (25% expansion to 28%, 15% lot coverage to 33%) and a use variance (reduce required 25' separation to 16.5") for a 306 sqft addition and 5x8 deck on unit 56 at 5350 Main Street.
• Mayer Rosenberg (SBL 28-1-40.1): Requests a use variance for a hunting/fishing cabin in a residential zone and an area variance for 80' setback from the Neversink River (100' required) on Old Falls Rd.
• Chaim Fried (SBL 21-1-42.1/0201): Requests an area variance to reduce required separation between two decks from 15' to 14' at 14 Yom Tov Lane.
• A notice warns that Planning Board approval does not guarantee water/sewer permits; water and sewer capacity constraints are being addressed.

The Fallsburg Zoning Board denied a request from Irvington Estates for variances to expand a nonconforming bungalow colony, after determining the hardship was self-created. The board approved a use variance for a hunting and fishing cabin on Old Falls Rd, with conditions it not be used as a short-term rental and only for the cabin. A request to reduce the required separation between two decks at 14 Yom Tov Lane was denied after a board member voted no.

• Denied Irvington Estates variances for 25% expansion, lot coverage increase to 33%, and reduced separation (all in favor)
• Approved use variance for hunting and fishing cabin at Old Falls Rd, with condition no short-term rental (all in favor)
• Approved area variance for 80-foot setback from Neversink River for the cabin (all in favor)
• Denied area variance to reduce deck separation to 14 feet at 14 Yom Tov Lane (2-1)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board will vote on hiring a new untrained police officer at $54,734, approve 12 lifeguards and other seasonal staff, and adopt resolutions including an amended police union contract and a culvert replacement grant application. The board also will approve two warrants totaling $337,118.83 and $235,556.50.

• Hire Matthew Nicoletti as untrained Police Officer at $54,734/year effective 7/15/24
• Approve 12 lifeguards and an Aquatics Director for summer employment
• Warrant #0724 for $337,118.83 and warrant #07A24 for $235,556.50
• Resolution to approve amended Memorandum of Agreement with Police Benevolent Association for 2023-2026
• Resolution to support grant application to replace culvert at 387 Pleasant Valley Rd

Planning Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a solar field on Frank Brown Road. The meeting includes continued reviews of site plans for retail buildings, bungalow renovations, and a campus expansion in Woodridge. New business involves conceptual reviews for supermarket changes and religious facilities.

• Public hearing for NY FALLSBURG (FRANK BROWN ROAD) LLC solar field installation
• Final approval request for BRICKSTONE warehouse and service shop on Glen Wild Rd
• Continued review of site plan for YKS BUNGALOWS at 44 Church Rd, Mountaindale
• Conceptual review for a 2077SF Mikvah at 720 Heiden Rd, South Fallsburg
• Conceptual review for a religious educational facility at 63-73 Rose Rd, Woodbourne

Town Board

The Town Board will review meeting minutes from June 25 and July 2, 2024. The work session includes presentations regarding Camp Inspiration, the HV Bravermen Basketball team, and Genesis LED and Energy Associates Inc. Department heads for assessment, DPW, and highway are also scheduled to provide updates.

• Approval of June 25, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of July 2, 2024, meeting minutes
• Presentation: Camp Inspiration by Norman Scott
• Presentation: HV Bravermen Basketball team by Gary Brill
• Presentation: Genesis LED and Energy Associates Inc by Andy Kambourelis

Town Board

The Town Board will consider several personnel changes, including promotions and salary increases. The meeting also includes resolutions regarding developer agreements for Chestnut Court Townhouses and Sapphire Estates. Additionally, the board will review contracts for building department orders and a 90-day agreement with Brown & Weinraub.

• Developer’s agreement for Chestnut Court Townhouses project
• Developer’s agreement for Sapphire Estates project
• Promotion of Kyle Geraine to Detective at $90,413.50
• Salary increase for Wesley Castillo to $55,500.00
• Employment of Serra McDowall as part-time dispatcher at $25.00 per hour

Town Board

The Town Board will vote on approving recent warrants and a design approval request for the Neversink Trail Gap project. The board will also discuss zoning changes for State Route 42 and Congregation Mazah.

• Zoning change request for State Route 42 from Industrial to Business
• Zoning change and services discussion for Congregation Mazah
• Design approval request for the Neversink Trail Gap project
• Approval of warrant #06B24 in the amount of $306,556.62
• Approval of payroll warrant in the amount of $389,788.78

Zoning Board

The Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold public hearings on multiple applications for area and use variances. These requests involve changes to building expansions, lot coverage, and setbacks for various locations.

• Bungalow colony expansion at 5351 St Rt 42
• Hunting cabin use variance at Old Falls Rd
• Building expansion and lot coverage changes at 5350 Main Street
• Lot coverage increase for porch roofs on ST RT 42
• Deck separation reduction at 14 Yom Tov Lane

Town Board

The Town Board will consider a resolution to purchase approximately 2.5 acres on East End Avenue for drainage and storm water control. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the Hasbrouck Estates water district extension. The board will also review personnel appointments and two payment warrants.

• Purchase of ~2.5 acres on East End Avenue for drainage and storm water control
• Public hearing for the Hasbrouck Estates water district extension
• Approval of Warrant #0624 in the amount of $308,140.29
• Approval of Warrant #06A24 in the amount of $256,255.38
• Appointment of Jason Edwards as provisional Sergeant at a salary of $91,179.00 yearly

Planning Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will hold a public hearing and continue reviews for multiple land use applications. These include a proposed 5MW AC solar field, a 14-lot subdivision, and site plans for school facilities and residential units.

• Conceptual review of a 5MW AC solar field on Frank Brown Rd
• Continued review of a 14-lot subdivision on Todd Rd in Woodbourne
• Site plan approval request for a 2-story dorm at Bais Yaackov High School
• Continued review of 71 units and a commercial building at CR 104 & Leroy Rd
• Continued review of school buildings and sleeping accommodations at 136 Old STRT 52

Town Board

The board will vote on several personnel appointments for the Parks, Water, and Sewer departments. The agenda also includes a public hearing for the Hasbrouck Estates water district extension and a contract for zoning code revisions.

• Appointment of Michael Panella as Assistant Code Officer at $70,000 per year
• Public hearing for Consolidated Water District Extension, Hasbrouck Estates
• Retaining Whiteman, Osterman & Hanna LLP for Zoning Code review
• Approval of Warrant #05B24 in the amount of $413,215.13
• Developer Agreement to establish an escrow for Miron Hills

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a legislative meeting to vote on several personnel actions, including seasonal hires, a promotion, salary increases, and a settlement. The most consequential item is a proposed salary increase for the Chief of Police to $130,000, along with a raise for a police lieutenant. The board will also consider resolutions on refuse rates, a utility easement, and golf course rates.

• Promotion of Gregg Pitula to Code Enforcement Officer with salary $72,500, $10,000 stipend, retroactive to 1/8/24
• Salary increase for Chief of Police Brendan Pavese to $130,000
• Salary increase for Police Lieutenant Michael Dotoratos to $115,000
• Resolution approving updated residential refuse rates (#29 of 2024)
• Resolution authorizing settlement of lawsuit against Y.N.H.K LLC and Yankel Horowitz (Index No. E2023-1040)

Zoning Board

The Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold public hearings and discuss four variance requests at its May 16, 2024 meeting. Items include area and use variances for property expansions, a travel trailer use, and a deck setback. The board also notes that Planning Board approval does not guarantee water or sewer permits due to system constraints.

• Irvington Estates (5350 Main St): requests 2 area variances and 1 use variance for a 306 sq ft addition and deck on unit 56
• Riversite Associates (5449 State Rt 42): requests 2 area variances for a 377 sq ft addition and 361 sq ft deck on unit 30
• Mayer Rosenberg (Old Falls Rd): requests use variance for travel trailer use exceeding 4 months
• Isser Bojarski (7 Olympic Trail, Unit 55): requests area variance for deck with less than 15 ft separation
• Water/sewer connection approvals not guaranteed by Planning Board approval due to system constraints

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a work session to approve two warrants totaling $759,626.77 and discuss the closure of the Old Turnpike Road bridge. The agenda also includes department head updates and an executive session.

• Old Turnpike Road bridge closed between addresses 197 and 210
• Warrant #0524 for $523,722.50
• Warrant #05A24 for $235,904.27
• Approval of Town Board minutes from 5/7/24

Planning Board

The Town of Fallsburg Planning Board will hold public hearings and continue site plan reviews for multiple residential, commercial, religious, and solar developments. These reviews determine whether proposed projects comply with local zoning codes and whether they can safely connect to municipal water and sewer systems, which affects nearby property infrastructure. A town notice warns that current infrastructure limits may restrict new utility connections regardless of planning approval.

• Public hearing for Brickstone (SBL 62-1-25.5) and SST Management Corp gas station re-hearing (SBL 17-1-1.3)
• Continued site plan review for a 6,000 sq ft service shop and 27,500 sq ft warehouse on Glen Wild Rd
• Continued reviews for religious and educational projects at Laurel Park Rd, Dairyland Rd, SR 42, Old Route 52, and Todd Rd
• Conceptual review request by Congregation Orayza to add four bunk houses at 228 Todd Rd., Woodbourne
• Notice that water/sewer connection applications will be reviewed by the Town Engineer due to system capacity constraints

Town Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will hold a public hearing and review numerous site plans, including a gas station conversion, a solar farm, and several religious and educational facility expansions. The board will also discuss water and sewer connection constraints that may affect approvals.

• Public hearing for Brickstone (SBL 62-1-25.5) and SST Management Corp (SBL 17-1-1.3, re-hearing)
• SST Management Corp: reconfirm vote for special site permit to convert existing business into gas station at Rt 52 Loch Sheldrake
• Solar Power Network LLC: continued review of 80-acre solar farm and subdivision at Cross Farm Rd and Meyerhoff Rd
• Brickstone: continued review of 6,000 sq ft tractor trailer service shop and 27,500 sq ft warehouse on Glen Wild Rd
• Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Moshe: continued review of synagogue and K-8 boys elementary school on Laurel Park Rd

Zoning Board

The Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold public hearings and discuss four items: three area variance requests from Irvington Estates and Riversite Associates, and an interpretation request plus a use variance from Sara Einhorn. The board will also note that water and sewer permits are not guaranteed by planning approval due to system constraints.

• Irvington Estates: 3 area variances for 306 sq ft addition and 5x8 deck at 5350 Main St
• Riversite Associates: 2 area variances for 377 sq ft addition and 361 sq ft deck at 5449 State Rt 42
• Sara Einhorn: interpretation of accessory structure and dwelling units at 353 Laurel Ave
• Sara Einhorn: use variance to add 2 bedrooms and bathroom in existing accessory structure
• Water/sewer connection applications subject to Town Engineer review due to capacity constraints

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is meeting to vote on several administrative items, including seasonal rehires, new highway employees, payment warrants, and a police union agreement. The board will also consider appraisals, material contracts, sewer corporation consents, a liquor license waiver, and resolutions on bidding, tax settlement, grant application, and water fees.

• Rehire 5 seasonal Parks laborers effective 4/1/24
• Approve warrants #0424 ($230,840.85) and #04A24 ($258,817.04)
• Approve $5,000 stipend for Building Dept. additional duties
• Approve appraisal of Tribeca Estates for $6,600 (not to exceed)
• Approve police union MOA for 2023-2026

Planning Board

The board will hold public hearings and reviews for several land use applications. These include a solar farm subdivision, campus renovations for summer camps, and a proposed gas station conversion.

• Solar Power Network LLC: Site plan review for a solar farm and subdivision on 80 acres.
• SST Management Corp: Request to convert an existing business into a gas station at Rt52 Loch Sheldrake.
• Camp Mayin Tohar: Site plan review for a new community center and dining hall in Woodbourne.
• Bais Yaackov High School: Continued review of a site plan for a 2-story dorm building.
• Brickstone: Review of a site plan for a 6,000 SQF shop and 27,500 SQF warehouse on Glen Wild Rd.

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a work session to discuss water and sewer extensions for Whittaker Road Associates and KJ Estates, and to approve minutes from the previous meeting. The Old Turnpike Road bridge is closed, and department heads will give updates.

• Whittaker Road Associates water/sewer extension (SBL: 47-1-5.2/47A-1-26)
• KJ Estates water discussion
• Motion to approve Town Board minutes dated 4/2/24
• Old Turnpike Road bridge closed between addresses 197 and 210

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a legislative meeting with resolutions on a solar lease agreement, road name approvals, and a NYSDOT advance payment, plus motions to approve budget transfers, warrants, and personnel changes. The Old Turnpike Road bridge is closed and alternate routes are advised. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session.

• Resolution to approve 90-day agreement with Brown & Weinraub
• Solar lease agreement with NY Fallsburg (Frank Brown Road), LLC for property at Frank Brown Road SBL: 28-1-18.1
• Ratification of advance payment for NYS Rt 52 project
• Approval of new road names Hannah Ln and Lindridge Ln at Zimmerman Estates
• Approval of new road names Peak Street, Horizon Heights, Pinnacle Way, Palisade Drive at Fallsburg Holdings

Zoning Board

The Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold a work session and meeting to discuss old and new business, including a use variance request for an elementary school and synagogue in a residential zone, an area variance for an accessory structure, and an interpretation of an existing use variance. The agenda also notes that water and sewer permits are not guaranteed by planning approval due to system constraints.

• Use variance request by Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Moshe for elementary school and synagogue on 23.99 acres at Laurel Park, Fallsburg (SBL 39-1-98.10)
• Area variance request by YKS Bungalows for accessory structure expansion on 10.34 acres at 44 Church Rd, Mountaindale (SBL 44-1-55)
• Interpretation of existing use variance for Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Moshe (SBL 39-1-98.10)
• Water and sewer connection applications subject to review by Town Engineer due to capacity constraints

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is meeting to vote on several resolutions, including the provisional appointment of a new Chief of Police, approval of the annual town clean-up, a contract for the summer camp, and authorization to solicit bids for various services. The agenda also includes accepting highway department resignations and approving a warrant for over $1.4 million.

• Resolution 11 of 2024: provisional appointment of Brendan Pavese as Chief of Police
• Resolution 5 of 2024: Town Clean-up May 3-5, 2024 at South Fallsburg Waste Water Treatment Plant
• Resolution 6 of 2024: contract with Boys & Girls Clubs of Town of Wallkill to operate summer camp at Morningside Park (1 year + 2 optional years)
• Resolutions 7-9, 12: solicit bids for washed stone, crushed limestone, refuse services, and wastewater sludge disposal
• Warrant #0324 for $1,418,358.00

Planning Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will conduct public hearings and review several site plan applications. These include a new restaurant on State Route 52 and a manufactured home park on Firehouse Road. The board is also continuing reviews for an existing solar farm and religious institution expansion.

• Site plan review for Steak and Sizzle at 1125 State Route 52
• Site plan review for Woodbourne View Manufactured Homes at 120 Firehouse Rd
• Review of a 14-lot subdivision on Todd Rd in Woodbourne
• Continued review of solar farm site plan at Cross Farm Rd and Meyerhoff Rd
• Continued review of expansion for Yeshiva Machzikei Torah D’Chasidei Belz on East Pond Rd

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a work session to discuss an annexation and two zone change requests, along with routine items like approving prior minutes and receiving department updates. The Old Turnpike Road bridge is closed and alternate routes are advised. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Discussion of River Road (SBL: 41-1-69.1) annexation presented by Ivan Kalter and Joel Kohn
• Zone change request for 42 Old State Rt 52, Woodbourne (SBL: 21-1-49.1) from Recreational Residential to Medium Density Residential
• Zone change request for State Route 42 (SBL: 60-1-17.2) from Industrial to Business
• Motion to approve Town Board minutes dated 2/27/24
• Old Turnpike Road bridge between addresses 197 and 210 is closed

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is meeting to vote on a series of resolutions, including a $6,500 hydrogeologic service agreement for water districts, a $453,875.50 warrant, and several other administrative items. The board will also discuss the closure of Old Turnpike Road bridge and consider an executive session.

• Hydrogeologic Service agreement with Barton & Loguidice for $6,500.00 (Resolution 1 of 2024)
• Sewer District extension to Perennial Park LLC
• Utility Work Agreement with NYSDOT for NYS Route 42 & 52 over Neversink River Bridge
• Agreement with NYSDOT for Liberty-Woodbourne Part 2 in the amount of $21,050.00
• Warrant #02C24 in the amount of $453,875.50

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a work session to discuss and vote on routine financial approvals, including two warrants totaling over $2.7 million, and to hear updates from department heads. The agenda also includes a report on the closure of Old Turnpike Road bridge and a possible executive session.

• Warrant #0224 for $986,725.63
• Warrant #02B24 for $1,723,778.76
• Old Turnpike Road bridge closed between addresses 197 and 210
• Department head updates from police, code enforcement, parks, and golf
• Approval of minutes from 2/6/24 and 2/13/24

Zoning Board

The Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold a work session and meeting on February 15, 2024, to discuss and decide on three variance applications. These include a request for an area variance for a 12-unit cluster development on Mitteer Road, a request to reduce a side yard buffer and extend a fuel canopy on Route 52, and a use variance for a manufactured home on Benton Hollow Road. The agenda also includes a notice about water and sewer connection constraints.

• Area variance for 12-unit cluster development on Mitteer Rd (SBL 26-1-64.2, 157 acres, AG zone)
• Area variance to reduce side yard buffer from 20' to 0' and extend fuel canopy 42' on Rt 52 (SBL 17-1-1.3, .89 acres, B zone)
• Use variance for manufactured single-family home on Benton Hollow Rd (SBL 3-1-2.1, 14.27 acres, AG zone)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session to discuss solar lease options and a historical marker proposal. The board is also scheduled to vote on three payment warrants totaling over $1 million.

• Approval of Warrant #12B23 for $562,448.31
• Approval of Warrant #01A24 for $283,342.53
• Approval of Warrant #02A24 for $255,308.59
• Solar lease options with Delaware River Solar at Aladdin Rd & Frank Brown Rd
• Bagel machine historical marker presentation

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings and review new business applications on February 8, 2024. Items include requests for warehouse construction, residential duplex developments, and school facility expansions.

• SST Management Corp: Special site permit to convert existing business into a gas station at Rt52 Loch Sheldrake
• Newburg Egg Warehouse: Conditional final approval for two warehouse buildings (110,000 SF and 137,500 SF) at 629 Glen Wild Rd
• Lakeshore Duplex Development: Continued review for a 56 unit duplex development at SR 52, Loch Sheldrake
• Yeshiva Machzikei Torah D’Chasidei Belz: Site plan review for dorms, Shul, and staff housing at 393 East Pond Rd, Woodridge
• Bais Yaacov High School: Conceptual review for a 2 story dorm building at 5478 SR 42, Fallsburg

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding its regular legislative meeting on February 6, 2024. The board will vote on the 2024 golf rates, three 30-day liquor license waivers for local businesses, and the official undertaking of municipal officers. The supervisor's report notes that the Old Turnpike Road bridge between addresses 197 and 210 is closed. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and an executive session.

• Motion to approve 2024 Golf Rates
• 30-day liquor license waiver for The Creek Bar, LLC at 47 Main Street, Mountaindale
• 30-day liquor license waiver for Forage and Gather Market at 234 Main Street, Hurleyville
• 30-day liquor license waiver for Forage and Gather Market at 81 Main Street, Mountaindale
• Old Turnpike Road bridge closed between addresses 197 and 210

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding a legislative meeting with routine approvals and a discussion on annexing several properties into the Village of Woodridge. The board will vote on minutes, appointments, a warrant, and a resignation. The annexation discussion involves multiple LLCs and is presented by Steven Vegliante.

• Approve warrant #0124 for $231,142.28
• Appoint members to Fallsburg Police Commission
• Appoint James Legari to Grievance Board
• Accept resignation of Timothy Dolgas from Water Department
• Discuss annexation into Village of Woodridge for multiple properties

Zoning Board

The Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold a work session and meeting to discuss old and new business, including area variance requests for a cluster housing development, an extension on previously approved variances, a new community center, and a use variance for a school and synagogue. The agenda also includes a notice about water and sewer connection constraints that may affect approvals.

• Area variance for 12-unit cluster development on 157 acres, Mitteer Rd, Hurleyville
• 6-month extension request for variances at Camp Bnois Spinka
• Area variance for 100x100 community center and two staff units at 605 Budd Rd, Woodbourne
• Use variance for elementary school and synagogue on 23.99 acres, Laurel Park Rd, Fallsburg
• Notice: Planning Board approval does not guarantee water/sewer permits due to system constraints

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding several land use applications. Items include requests for conditional final approvals for a 66-unit duplex development and two warehouse buildings, as well as reviews of subdivision and lot line change applications.

• Conditional final approval for 66-unit Duplex development at Edgewood and Whipple rd
• Conditional final approval for two warehouse buildings (110,000 SF and 137,500 SF) at 629 Glen Wild Rd
• Extension of approval for a lot line change at 226 Main St., Hurleyville
• Continued review of a 15-lot subdivision at Lakeland Drive and Morris Drive
• Continued review of a 4-lot subdivision at Lakeland Drive and Morris Drive

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding its annual reorganization meeting to appoint and re-appoint town officials, set banking and bonding arrangements, and adopt the 2024 meeting schedule. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Re-appoint Simmie Williams as Chief of Police
• Appoint Richard Baum as Town Attorney
• Set bonding limit for town officials at $100,000
• Reimburse personal vehicle use at $0.67 per mile
• Adopt revised 2024 Town Board meeting schedule

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board will hold a legislative meeting to conduct routine business. The agenda includes approving minutes from the December 29, 2023, meeting and appointing election inspectors for an upcoming special election.

• Approval of Town Board minutes dated 12/29/23
• Appointment of four alternative election inspectors for the 1/18/2024 special election
• Setting compensation for election inspectors at $250.00 per day