Fallsburg public meetings in 2025

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will hold public hearings and discuss several use and area variance requests. These include proposals for increased residential density, building setbacks, and lot coverage limits.

• Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Moshe: Use variance for 16 units instead of 14 at 11 Parness Rd
• Edwin Jones: Use variance to convert a garage into a residence at 169 Mountaindale Rd
• Irvington Estates: Area variance to increase lot coverage to 33.7% at 5350 State Route 42
• Skopps: Area variance for height and lot coverage increases at 305 Murphy Rd
• 40 Church Road LLC: Area variance to reduce front yard setback from 100 to 65 feet at 40 Church Rd

The Zoning Board approved the minutes from the November meeting. No other variances or applications were voted on; the board held public hearings and deferred decisions on the Edwin Jones, Irvington Estates, and Skopps requests.

• Approved November minutes

Town Board

The Town Board will consider approving a payment warrant for $1,083,197.49 and a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for a body-worn camera program. The board will also set a public hearing date for the Luxor Jr. Water and Sewer Extension.

• Approval of warrant #1225 in the amount of $1,083,197.49
• Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body-worn camera program
• Public hearing for Luxor Jr. Water and Sewer Extension set for 1/21/25 at 6pm
• Easement correction for New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (Neversink Crossing Project)
• Consideration of a “Right-to-Farm” declaration

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and discuss several site plan approvals and amendments. Projects include a manufactured home park, student housing, and a religious school.

• Public hearing for Relakes Subdivision (SBL: 53-2-30.1)
• Review of 109-unit manufactured home park for Mount Sinai Living at 42 Old State 52
• Site plan for eight townhouse units for Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Moshe at 11 Parness Rd
• Site plan to convert 40-44 Church Road to a religious school for YKS Bungalows LLC
• Site plan for a dance studio for The Center For Discovery at 222 Main Street

The Planning Board approved the Relakes three‑lot subdivision after granting it lead‑agency status and a negative declaration. The board also adopted a positive declaration for the Mount Sinai Living 109‑unit manufactured‑home park. Motions to close the public hearing on the Relakes case and to assign lead‑agency status both passed unanimously.

• Motion to close the public hearing on Relakes subdivision – All in favor, motion passes
• Lead‑agency status (unlisted) for Relakes subdivision – All in favor, motion passes
• Negative declaration for Relakes subdivision – All in favor, motion passes
• Approval of Relakes three‑lot subdivision – All in favor, motion passes
• Positive declaration for Mount Sinai Living 109‑unit manufactured‑home park – All in favor, motion passes

Town Board

The Town Board will meet to approve minutes from November 25, 2025, and discuss adopting a Right-to-Farm declaration. The meeting will be held in person at 19 Railroad Plaza and via Zoom.

• Approval of Town Board minutes dated 11/25/25
• Discussion on adoption of Right-to-Farm declaration
• Executive Session regarding unspecified topics under Public Officers Law Sec. 105 (1)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board will vote on two warrants totaling $2,662,621.85, a $2,133,379.00 warrant and a $529,242.85 warrant. It will also consider several resolutions, including an easement for the Perennial Park project and the naming of Bridge Circle and Anemone Lane. A discussion item will address a possible purchase of Town land identified as SBL 50-2-23.

• Motion to approve warrant #11B25 for $2,133,379.00
• Motion to approve warrant #11C25 for $529,242.85
• Resolution #102 authorizing Perennial Park Project easement
• Resolution #104 naming Bridge Circle and Anemone Lane in Perennial Park
• Discussion of potential purchase of Town land SBL 50-2-23

The Board approved two warrants totaling $2,662,621.85, accepted the retirement of the Greens Keeper, approved lifeguard hires, and adopted Resolution #102 authorizing the Perennial Park Project easement. All motions passed with four affirmative votes, zero nays and one member absent.

• Approved Town Board minutes dated 11/18/25 (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)
• Approved warrant #11B25 for $2,133,379.00 (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)
• Approved warrant #11C25 for $529,242.85 (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)
• Accepted retirement of Pat McNamara, Greens Keeper (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)
• Approved lifeguard hires for four individuals (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)
• Approved Resolution #102 authorizing Perennial Park Project easement (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will hold public hearings and discuss four new business items regarding area and use variances. These requests involve lot size, setbacks, lot coverage, and unit density for various properties.

• Yeshiva Machzikei Torah DChasidei Belz of NY: Area variance for lot size and setbacks at 393 East Pond Rd Woodridge
• Yakir Markowitz: Modification to area variance to increase lot coverage to 31.17% at 5449 St Rt 42
• Yehiel Grunfeld: Area variance for deck separation at 113 Eucalyptus Run Unit C-49
• Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Moshe: Use variance to allow 16 units instead of 14 at 11 Parness Rd

The board approved a modification to a previously approved area variance, increasing lot coverage from 31% to 31.17% for units 24 and 25 at 5449 St Rt 42. Motions for lead agency, negative declaration, and approval of the variance all passed unanimously. The board noted that obtaining the variance will allow the applicants to address existing building‑permit violations.

• Approved area variance increasing lot coverage to 31.17% (all in favor)
• Motion to designate lead agency passed (all in favor)
• Motion for negative declaration passed (all in favor)
• Postponed Yeshiva Gedolah density variance pending required mailings
• No decision on Yeshiva Machzikei area variance (discussion only)

Town Board

The Town Board will consider approving two payment warrants and several personnel appointments. The meeting includes resolutions for tax re-levies, a claim settlement, and a labor agreement with CSEA. There is also a discussion regarding a water and sewer extension for Prime Vista.

• Warrants #10B25 ($951,028.38) and #1125 ($728,093.34)
• Employment of Joseph Asprea in Police Dept at $88,595.00 yearly salary
• Re-Levy of Camp Inspections, Garbage, Property Maintenance, Building Demolition, Water, Sewer, and Refuse for fiscal year 2025
• Settlement of a motor vehicle accident claim at Winder Ave & Dupont Ave
• Memorandum of agreement with Civil Service Employees’ Association (CSEA) effective 2026-2028

The Town Board approved its November 28 minutes, two warrants totaling $1,679,121.72, and the resignation of a Highway Department employee. It hired a police officer and several senior lifeguards, awarded ice‑control sand contracts, and granted a permanent easement to New York State Electric & Gas Corporation. The board also approved re‑levies for camp‑related charges and for water, sewer and refuse services totaling $1,578,677.61.

• Approved Town Board minutes dated 10/28/25 (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)
• Approved warrant #10B25 for $951,028.38 (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)
• Approved warrant #1125 for $728,093.34 (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)
• Approved resignation of Timothy Dirie, Highway Dept (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)
• Approved employment of Joseph Asprea, Police Dept, salary $88,595.00 (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)
• Granted NYSEG a 30‑ft easement for utility upgrades (3 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 0 Abstain, 0 Absent)
• Approved re‑levy of camp inspections, garbage, property maintenance and demolition charges: Garbage $48,283.77, Property Maintenance $23,274.30, Demolition $14,565.10 (5 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 0 Abstain, 0 Absent)
• Approved re‑levy of water, sewer and refuse charges: Water $576,819.59, Sewer $754,962.23, Refuse $246,895.79, Total $1,578,677.61 (5 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 0 Abstain, 0 Absent)

Planning Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Aero-Star Petroleum and the Relakes Subdivision. It will consider old business items including an amendment to the Mitteer Road cluster subdivision, a 3‑lot Relakes Subdivision, and continued review of the Hasbrouck Estates Phase 2 site plan. New business includes re‑approval of Aero-Star Petroleum’s expired site plan and special permit, lot‑line improvements for the Fallsburg Fishing & Boating Club and Stephen Cypert, a special permit for a sanitation operation by Glen Wild Realty, and a subdivision request by Yeshiva Machzikei Torah. All items will be reviewed under the Town’s zoning and subdivision codes.

• Re‑approval of Aero‑Star Petroleum site plan and special permit for a new building and fuel pump island (Zone B, 0.39 acres, 6093 State Route 42, Woodbourne)
• Lot‑line improvement and parcel consolidation for Fallsburg Fishing & Boating Club (Zone R, 174.1 acres, Heiden Rd)
• Special permit request for a sanitation operation by Glen Wild Realty Holding Corp (Zone I, 2.10 acres, 740 Glen Wild Rd)
• Subdivision of one lot into two by Yeshiva Machzikei Torah Dechasidei Belz of NY (Zone REC, 182.73 acres, 393 East Pond Rd, Woodridge)
• Continued review of Hasbrouck Estates Phase 2 site plan for 50 duplex units (Zone R, 29.9 acres, Hasbrouck A Rd, Woodbourne)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board will consider several motions, including approving the minutes from 10/21/25, accepting two department resignations, and approving indoor swim rates for 2025/2026. The board will adopt the final budget for 2026 and approve a .gov domain for the town’s website. Additional resolutions include hiring special counsel for litigation, establishing a pre‑planning escrow on Kile Rd in Hurleyville, and overriding the New York State tax cap limit.

• Resolution #92 of 2025 to adopt the final budget of 2026
• Resolution #93 of 2025 adoption of .gov domain for official town website and email communications
• Resolution #94 of 2025 authorizing engagement of special counsel in connection with litigation
• Resolution #95 of 2025 pre‑planning board escrow establishment for SBL: 32A-1-20 located on Kile Rd in Hurleyville, NY
• Resolution #96 of 2025 to override New York State tax cap limit

The Fallsburg Town Board met on October 28, 2025 and reviewed updates from the Police, Parks, and Assessor departments. A vote to move the 2026 budget from preliminary to final was announced, but the minutes do not show the vote result or tally. No other formal actions or resolutions were recorded.

Town Board

The Town Board will consider several payroll warrants and resolutions, including an amendment to a professional services agreement for the South Fallsburg Wastewater Treatment Plant. The board will also discuss rezoning requests for Kile Farm Road and Hasbrouck Drive.

• Warrants for payment totaling $2,049,183.22 across five motions
• Amendment #3 to Professional Services Agreement with Delaware Engineering, DPC for South Fallsburg Wastewater Treatment Plant electric service project
• Proposed rezoning of SBL 32A-1-20 Kile Farm Road from AG to HR
• Proposed rezoning of SBL 21-1-11 Hasbrouck Drive from B to HR
• Annexation and issuing order of annexation for SBL: 41-1-6 and 41-1-7 to the Village of Woodridge

The Town Board approved the minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting. It also approved a payroll warrant for $396,903.25. Both motions passed with four votes in favor, no votes against, and one member absent. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved September 30, 2025 meeting minutes (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)
• Approved payroll warrant $396,903.25 (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)

Zoning Board

The Town of Fallsburg Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on October 16, 2025 at 19 Railroad Plaza. The agenda includes a public hearing on Edwin Jones’s variance request to convert a garage into a residence on a .99‑acre lot at 169 Mountaindale Rd, which is zoned R and currently permits only single‑family homes. The board will consider whether to grant the variance. The agenda also notes ongoing water and sewer capacity constraints that affect future connection applications.

• Public hearing: variance request to convert garage to residence, .99 acre, 169 Mountaindale Rd
• Reminder of water and sewer capacity constraints affecting future applications

The Zoning Board heard public comments on Edwin Jones’s request to convert a garage into a residence. After discussion, the board moved to adjourn the public hearing and defer a decision until the next meeting, citing the need for additional information. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned public hearing on Edwin Jones variance to next meeting (no vote tally recorded)

Planning Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will meet to discuss three items: a six-month extension for a solar project on Cypert Road, a site plan for a garage/repair shop on Glen Wild Road, and an amendment to a previously approved subdivision on Mitteer Road.

• NY FALLSBURG II, LLC – Cypert Road Solar Project – Request for a 6-month extension
• POLYGON EXCAVATING – Site plan review for a garage/repair shop on Glen Wild Road
• MITTEER ROAD – Amendment to conditions of a previously approved cluster subdivision

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2026 Preliminary Budget and the adoption of a local levy override. The board is also considering updates to the Town Zoning Code and several personnel appointments.

• Public hearing for 2026 Preliminary Budget and local levy override
• Proposed zoning code amendments for industrial districts, bulk requirements, and religious uses
• Inter-municipal agreement with Sullivan County for Neversink crossing on the Sullivan O&W Rail trail
• Application to State Comptroller to exclude sewer debt from constitutional debt limit
• Approval of payroll warrants totaling over $3.1 million

The Town Board voted to open a public hearing on the 2026 Preliminary Budget (motion by Jeff Wiener, seconded by Nathan Steingart, carried 4‑0‑1). The same board later voted to close that hearing (motion by Nathan Steingart, seconded by Jeff Wiener, carried 4‑0‑1). The board also opened a public hearing on a Local Levy Override (motion by Jeff Wiener, seconded by Nathan Steingart, carried 4‑0‑1) and subsequently closed it (motion by Nathan Steingart, seconded by Jeff Wiener, carried 4‑0‑1). No other substantive approvals or denials were recorded.

• Opened public hearing on 2026 Preliminary Budget (4‑0‑1)
• Closed public hearing on 2026 Preliminary Budget (4‑0‑1)
• Opened public hearing on Local Levy Override (4‑0‑1)
• Closed public hearing on Local Levy Override (4‑0‑1)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a use variance for Edwin Jones to convert a garage into a residence and an area variance for Cindy Gatto to build a shed closer to the road. The meeting will be held in person at 19 Railroad Plaza in South Fallsburg.

• Public hearing for Edwin Jones at 169 Mountaindale Rd to convert garage into residence
• Public hearing for Cindy Gatto at 4 Zematt Ct to construct a shed closer to the road
• Meeting location: 19 Railroad Plaza, South Fallsburg
• Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.
• Public can attend via telephone at (929) 205-6099

The board voted no on all but one of the required criteria for the area variance request for a shed at 4 Zematt Ct, with a 3‑2 split on the substantiality question. A motion to classify the project as a type‑2 action under SEQR was unanimously approved. No variance was granted.

• Motion to classify project as type‑2 SEQR action passed (unanimous)
• Vote on undesirable change: all board members voted no
• Vote on alternative method without variance: all board members voted no
• Vote on substantiality of variance: 3 no, 2 yes
• Vote on adverse effect on neighborhood: all board members voted no
• Vote on self‑created difficulty: all board members voted yes
• Variance not approved based on vote outcomes

Town Board

The Town Board will review town finances and the annual budget, including a proposal to override the state tax cap. The board is also deciding on several payroll warrants and personnel appointments.

• Proposed Local Law #4 of 2025 to override the New York State tax cap limit
• Warrant #0925 dated 9/5/25 in the amount of $1,191,553.20
• Agreement for School Resource Officer (SRO) service for 2025-2026 school year
• Appointment of Saafi Elshabazz as Enforcement Officer ($55,500.00 salary)
• Creation of pre-project escrow for professionals for Camp Mazah project

The Board approved the agreement with Fallsburg Central School District to provide two School Resource Officers for the 2025‑2026 school year. It also approved six payroll warrants totaling $2.6 million and hired an Enforcement Officer and an Account Clerk/Data Base for the Building Department. The resignation of Sewer Department employee Kyle Schmidt was accepted, and a $3,000 pre‑project escrow for the Camp Mazah manufactured‑home‑park review was authorized.

• Approved Town Board minutes dated 9/2/25 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Payroll Warrant 4/23/25 for $339,407.47 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Payroll Warrant 5/7/25 for $363,312.81 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Payroll Warrant 5/21/25 for $369,020.79 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Payroll Warrant 6/4/25 for $377,906.07 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Warrant #0925 dated 9/5/25 for $1,191,553.20 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Saafi Elshabazz as Enforcement Officer, salary $55,500.00 (3‑0‑0‑2 abstain)
• Approved Emily Hubbert as Account Clerk/Data Base, salary $41,648.25 (5‑0‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding YKS Bungalows and review several site plans and subdivision requests. Discussions include a 109-unit manufactured home park and various religious and educational facilities.

• Public hearing for YKS BUNGALOWS (SBL: 44-1-55)
• Review of 109-unit manufactured home park by MOUNT SINAI LIVING at 42 Old State 52
• Site plan for 50’x100’ Mikva and 53x43 canteen building at 712 Heiden Rd
• Conceptual review of Religious Educational facility at 63-73 Rose Rd
• 3-lot subdivision request for RELAKES SUBDIVISION at Stratton Hill Rd and Hillside Place

The Planning Board approved the August minutes. A public hearing was held for the YKS Bungalows site plan, but no decision was made and written comments remain open. The Polygon Excavators proposal was discussed and will be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. The Joseph Vita subdivision request was noted as requiring a public hearing, with no action taken.

• Approved August meeting minutes

Town Board

The Board approved the September 26 minutes and a warrant for $341,134.53. It accepted the resignations of dispatcher Dylan Ginty (effective 9/2/25) and Police Officer Joseph Aspra (effective 9/8/25) and then approved hiring Dylan Ginty as a full‑time police officer at $57,963 per year. The Board also authorized Supervisor Bensimon to sign the NYS Water Infrastructure Grant form, adopted Resolution 71 to retain Whiteman, Osterman & Hanna LLP as special counsel, and conducted an executive session before adjourning.

• Approved Town Board minutes dated 8/26/25 (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)
• Approved Warrant #08B25 for $341,134.53 (4 Ayes, 1 Nayes, 1 Absent)
• Accepted resignation of Dispatcher Dylan Ginty effective 9/2/25 (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)
• Accepted resignation of Police Officer Joseph Aspra effective 9/8/25 (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)
• Approved employment of Dylan Ginty as full‑time police officer, salary $57,963 (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)
• Authorized Supervisor Bensimon to sign NYS Water Infrastructure Grant form (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)
• Adopted Resolution 71 authorizing special counsel retainer (3 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Abstain, 1 Absent)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent) and closed it (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)

Town Board

The Board approved the minutes from 8/19/25, tabled a $341,134.53 warrant, accepted the resignation of Enforcement Officer Linval Morris, approved a $13,679.63 payout to Park Manager Arnold Seletsky, hired Michael Kushetsky as the high‑school SRO with a $92,838 salary effective 9/1/25, and adopted Resolution #66 authorizing attachment 1 to the Town Law. All motions passed with three Ayes and two members absent.

• Approved Town Board minutes dated 8/19/25 (3‑0‑2)
• Tabled Warrant #08B25 for $341,134.53 (3‑0‑2)
• Accepted resignation of Enforcement Officer Linval Morris, effective 8/17/25 (3‑0‑2)
• Approved final payout of $13,679.63 to Park Manager Arnold Seletsky (3‑0‑2)
• Approved employment of Michael Kushetsky as high‑school SRO, salary $92,838.00 effective 9/1/25 (3‑0‑2)
• Approved Resolution #66 authorizing adoption of Attachment 1 to the Town of Fallsburg Law (3‑0‑2)
• Opened public hearing on acquisition of property via eminent domain (3‑0‑2)
• Closed public hearing on acquisition of property via eminent domain (3‑0‑2)

Town Board

The Board approved the meeting minutes from August 5, 2025, and authorized two warrants totaling $2.09 M. It also approved several staff hires, a protest permit, a short‑term liquor license waiver, and adopted Resolution 67 naming Valley Grove Ln. All motions passed unanimously with five votes in favor and none against.

• Approved Town Board minutes dated 8/5/25 (5-0-0)
• Approved warrant #0825 for $1,820,079.08 dated 8/8/25 (5-0-0)
• Approved warrant #08A25 for $271,686.86 dated 8/12/25 (5-0-0)
• Approved employment of Yan Zheliazouski, Parks Dept Office/Clerk, $16.25/hr (5-0-0)
• Approved permit for Brett Budde peaceful protest on 9/21/25 in Hurleyville (5-0-0)
• Approved 30‑day liquor license waiver for Taverna Catskills LLC, 218 Main St, Hurleyville (5-0-0)
• Tabled Resolution #66 authorizing adoption of Attachment 1 to Town Law (5-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution #67 naming Valley Grove Ln within Valley Grove Colony (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Board approved the July meeting minutes. It assigned lead agency and a County 239 review for Polygon Excavating and set a public hearing for September. The Board also assigned lead agency, issued a negative declaration, and approved the two‑lot subdivision for Kyle & Hayley Geraine.

• July minutes approved (unanimous)
• Assigned lead agency for Polygon Excavating (unanimous)
• Approved County 239 Review for Polygon Excavating (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for September Planning Board meeting (unanimous)
• Assigned lead agency for Geraine subdivision (unanimous)
• Issued negative declaration for Geraine subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved two‑lot subdivision for Geraine (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board voted to adjourn the public hearing until August 26, 2025. The motion was made by Councilmember Jeff Wiener, seconded by Councilmember Nathan Steingart, and carried unanimously with five Ayes, zero Nayes, and zero absent members. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Adjourned public hearing to Aug 26, 2025 (5 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 0 Absent)

Zoning Board

The board heard a request for an area variance at 219 Burnt Ridge Rd (SBL) to reduce the required lot size from 10 acres to 3.01 acres in the agricultural zone. Applicants James Rolle and Christopher Sullivan presented their case and answered questions about fencing, plant containers, and compliance. No vote or formal decision was recorded.

Town Board

The Board approved the minutes from the July 15 meeting. It also approved two warrants totaling $798,457.06. Finally, it adopted Resolution #63 of 2025 to conduct a speed‑zone study on Cypert Road, Dairyland Road, Hope Street, and Hilldale Road, authorizing the Supervisor to request the study from the state DOT.

• Approved 7/15/25 meeting minutes (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)
• Approved Warrant #07B25 for $529,512.79 (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)
• Approved Warrant #07C25 for $268,944.27 (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)
• Adopted Resolution #63 of 2025 to conduct speed study on Cypert, Dairyland, Hope, and Hilldale Roads (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent)

Zoning Board

The board approved the June meeting minutes. The board did not vote on the area variance request for 219 Burnt Ridge Road because the applicant had not provided the required certified mailings. The board gave the applicant an additional month to submit the mailings and will consider a vote at the next meeting if they are not received.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed vote on 219 Burnt Ridge Rd area variance pending certified mailings (no vote taken)

Town Board

The Town Board approved several financial items, including two warrants totaling $371,855.22 and a $2,875,000 utility upgrade contract for the South Fallsburg wastewater treatment plant. It also approved employment for three Parks Department staff and adopted developer agreements for Zimmerman Estates and the Laurel Crest project. A motion to postpone the eminent‑domain public hearing was carried unanimously.

• Approved minutes dated 7/1/25 (5-0-0)
• Approved Warrant #0725 for $356,428.12 (5-0-0)
• Approved Warrant #07A25 for $15,427.10 (5-0-0)
• Approved hiring three Parks Dept employees at $16.25/hr (5-0-0)
• Awarded South Fallsburg WWTP Utility Upgrade Contract #1 to West Fair Electric Contractors, Inc. for $2,875,000 (5-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution #60 approving Zimmerman Estates LLC developer agreement (5-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution #61 releasing $197,047 security for Laurel Crest project (5-0-0)
• Adjourned public hearing on property acquisition until Aug 5, 2025 (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the May and June minutes. The board reviewed Stagedoor Real Estate Holdings' request to add a 3,724‑sq‑ft theater, noting zoning setbacks and lot‑coverage issues that require a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. A motion was made by Michael Kirtack to designate the board as lead agency for the project, but no vote outcome was recorded.

• Approved May and June minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed theater site‑plan amendment; board noted variance needed and cannot grant it
• Michael Kirtack moved to designate board as lead agency (seconded by Bucky Loucks; no vote result recorded)

Town Board

The Board approved the minutes from the June 24 meeting and a warrant for $562,289.18. It accepted the resignation of Police Dispatcher Mae Franco, approved a salary increase for Special Patrol Officer Rich Pratti, and authorized several new hires in the Parks & Rec Department. The Board also adopted Resolution #59 authorizing an inter‑municipal agreement with Sullivan County for a NY SWIMS lifeguard grant.

• Approved Town Board minutes dated 6/24/25 (4-0-1)
• Approved Warrant #06C25 for $562,289.18 (4-0-1)
• Accepted resignation of Police Dispatcher Mae Franco effective 6/30/25 (4-0-1)
• Approved salary increase for Special Patrol Officer Rich Pratti to $35.00/hr effective 6/30/25 (4-0-1)
• Approved Parks & Rec Department hires (multiple lifeguard and staff positions) effective 6/24‑27 (4-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution #59 authorizing inter‑municipal agreement with Sullivan County NY SWIMS lifeguard grant program (4-0-1)

Town Board

The Town Board approved the prior meeting minutes and several financial warrants, including payroll warrants totaling over $2.2 million. It confirmed a promotion for a water operator and hired new staff for mechanic, building inspector, and part‑time enforcement positions. The Board also adopted Resolution #58, authorizing an easement to resolve encroachments on 24 Ann Lane and 26 Ann Lane. All motions carried with four ayes and one absent vote.

• Approved Town Board minutes dated 6/17/25 (4 ayes, 0 nayes, 1 absent)
• Approved Warrant #06A25 for $261,932.45 (4 ayes, 0 nayes, 1 absent)
• Approved payroll Warrant dated 6/18/25 for $380,980.86 (4 ayes, 0 nayes, 1 absent)
• Approved promotion of Matthew Monforte to Grade D Water Operator at $28.89/hr effective 6/16/25 (4 ayes, 0 nayes, 1 absent)
• Accepted resignation of Heather Krom, Building Dept. Clerk effective 6/13/25 (4 ayes, 0 nayes, 1 absent)
• Approved employment of Nick Price as Mechanic with salary $57,449.00 effective 6/30/25 (4 ayes, 0 nayes, 1 absent)
• Approved permanent employment of Jordan Kozachuk as Building Inspector with salary $62,000.00 effective 6/23/25 (4 ayes, 0 nayes, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution #58 authorizing an easement to clear a title cloud for 24 Ann Lane and 26 Ann Lane (4 ayes, 0 nayes, 1 absent)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board approved a six‑month extension for the Sunshine Estates area variance. It adopted a negative declaration and designated the lead agency, both unanimously. The board then granted Mark Beck’s area variance for 122 Lincoln Road, also unanimously, with a condition to plant foliage to screen the garage.

• Approved six‑month extension for Sunshine Estates variance (unanimous)
• Negative declaration passed (unanimous)
• Lead agency declared (unanimous)
• Granted area variance for Mark Beck, 122 Lincoln Road (unanimous)
• Condition added: applicant must plant foliage to screen garage

Town Board

The Board adopted a new travel reimbursement policy for employees and officials. It approved three warrants totaling $1.38 million and confirmed several staff appointments. It awarded a $74,500 contract to Reeves Excavation and passed several resolutions on property, forensics, and traffic studies.

• Adopted Travel Reimbursement Policy (Resolution #51) – 4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent
• Approved Warrant 05A25 for $269,039.21 – 4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent
• Approved Warrant 05B25 for $408,986.89 – 4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent
• Approved Warrant 0625 for $705,985.38 – 4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent
• Approved employment of Douglas Stephens as Court Officer ($25/hr) – 4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent
• Awarded Reeves Excavation low‑bid contract for Neversink Trail grading ($74,500) – 3 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent, 1 Abstain
• Authorized retention of Focal Forensics for body‑camera footage redaction (Resolution #52) – 4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent
• Authorized GTS Consulting to conduct traffic study at Laurel Ave/Laurel Park Rd (Resolution #55) – 4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 1 Absent

Planning Board

The board approved the May meeting minutes. The public hearing for the Four Corners Square retail project was closed to written comments. The board scheduled a public hearing for the YKS project in July after no objections were raised.

• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Closed written public hearing for Four Corners Square project
• Set public hearing for YKS project for July (no objection)

Town Board

The Town Board approved a $231,852.59 warrant (5‑0 vote) and ratified the meeting minutes (5‑0). It also approved the employment of Ryan Smith as a Parks laborer at $18.54 per hour (4‑0 vote, 1 recusal) and Joe Smith Sr. as a Special Code Enforcement Officer Consultant at $30 per hour (3‑0 vote, 2 abstentions). Finally, the board approved an agreement with Marvin Newberg as Special Counsel (3‑2 vote).

• Approved Warrant 0525 for $231,852.59 (5 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 0 Absent)
• Approved Town Board minutes dated 5/6/25 (5 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 0 Absent)
• Approved employment of Ryan Smith, Parks laborer, $18.54/hr (4 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 0 Absent, 1 Recuse)
• Approved employment of Joe Smith Sr., Special Code Enforcement Officer Consultant, $30/hr (3 Ayes, 0 Nayes, 2 Abstain)
• Approved agreement with Marvin Newberg as Special Counsel (3 Ayes, 2 Nayes, 0 Absent)

Zoning Board

The board approved expanding lot coverage from 28.5% to 29.9% for the Kahal Minchas Chinuch site (3‑2 vote). A prior motion to deny the same expansion failed (2‑3 vote). Earlier, the board passed a motion for a Negative Declaration unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Negative Declaration motion passed unanimously (Steve Altman motion, Ellayne Hutchison second)
• Motion to deny lot coverage expansion (28.5% to 29.9%) failed (2‑3 vote)
• Motion to approve lot coverage expansion (28.5% to 29.9%) passed (3‑2 vote)

Planning Board

The board voted to issue a negative SEQR declaration for the Zimmerman Estates subdivision, determining the project will not cause significant environmental effects. The board then approved the subdivision, creating 56 tax lots—including a separate HOA lot—subject to final Department of Health approval. No other agenda items were decided.

• Negative SEQR declaration for Zimmerman Estates subdivision – motion passed unanimously
• Subdivision approval for Zimmerman Estates – motion passed unanimously

Town Board

The Board adopted amended Resolution #44, authorizing the town to commit $799,531.50 from its fund balance toward the Neversink Crossing Project and to issue a funding commitment letter to DASNY. The resolution notes additional funding from Sullivan County ($1,375,000), the Gerry Foundation ($400,000), and state grants totaling $800,060. The motion passed unanimously with five Ayes and no Nayes.

• Approved Warrant #04B25 for $416,884.20 (5-0)
• Approved Town Board minutes dated 4/29/25 (5-0)
• Approved employment of Heather Manor as seasonal Parks clerk at $16.75/hr (5-0)
• Approved employment of laborers Steve Brust ($18/hr) and Evin Cross ($16.25/hr) (5-0)
• Approved employment of Special Patrol Officer Richard Pratti at $33/hr (5-0)
• Appointed Steve Burke to vacant Zoning Board seat and as Chairman (5-0)
• Authorized Supervisor to sign bid opening letter for Sullivan O&W Rail Trail project (5-0)
• Adopted amended Resolution #44 authorizing town funding commitment for Neversink Crossing Project (5-0)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board approved the minutes from the April 22 meeting. It also approved several seasonal employment positions, two promotions within the police department, and two material‑supply contracts. All motions carried with four Ayes, zero Nays and one absent member.

• Approved Town Board minutes dated 4/22/25 (4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent)
• Approved part‑time seasonal employment of Arnold Seletsky, Parks Dept, $35.53/hr (4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent)
• Approved seasonal employment of Theresa Call ($16.25/hr) and May Hannold ($18.25/hr) in Parks Dept (4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent)
• Approved promotion of Phil Brooks to Sergeant, salary $94,826.50 (4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent)
• Approved promotion of Steven Vogler to provisional Detective, salary $94,030.00 (4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent)
• Approved award of NYS DOT 15 Washed Stone contract to Callanan, $26.00/ton non‑delivered and $33.85/ton delivered (4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent)
• Approved award of 1‑A Low Abrasion Non‑Wappinger Crushed Limestone contract, $32.50/ton (4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent)
• Approved entry into executive session to discuss pending litigation (4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent)

Planning Board

The Planning Board reviewed the special permit request for a 53‑unit chalet hotel on Chesters Rd. Members discussed unit design, zoning classification, water and sewer capacity, and the need for SEQR and infrastructure studies. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded, and the board took no formal action on the application.

Zoning Board

The board opened the public hearing on the KJ Estates area variance request and chose to keep it open for further comment. No motion to close the hearing was made, and no vote on the variance was taken. The meeting proceeded to board comments without a final decision.

Town Board

The board unanimously approved four capital warrants and several payroll warrants, an 8% salary increase for Heather Krom, the retirement of Arnold Seletsky, and the reinstatement of Officer Collin Garofolo. It also approved seasonal hires for the Parks Department and awarded two contracts for work on the Neversink Bridge portion of the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail. Finally, the board adopted Local Law 3 of 2025 to amend the Road Service and Towing Ordinance, with one member abstaining.

• Approved warrant #03A25 for $247,195.80 (5-0-0)
• Approved warrant #03B25 for $271,643.28 (5-0-0)
• Approved warrant #0425 for $426,175.95 (5-0-0)
• Approved payroll warrant dated 2/26/25 for $291,269.53 (5-0-0)
• Approved 8% salary increase for Heather Krom (5-0-0)
• Accepted retirement of Arnold Seletsky, Parks Dept (5-0-0)
• Approved reinstatement of Officer Collin Garofolo (5-0-0)
• Adopted Local Law 3 of 2025 amending the Road Service and Towing Ordinance (4-0-0-1)

Planning Board

The board conducted a public hearing on an amended subdivision for the Center for Discovery, discussing a lot line adjustment and tax parcel consolidation. It also heard a request for conditional subdivision approval of the Zimmerman Estates townhouse project, with public comments on stream permits and environmental impacts. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during this meeting.

Town Board

The Town Board approved two new account clerk positions and granted a six‑week Family and Medical Leave for Wesley Castillo. It adopted Resolutions 38 and 39, allowing the Town Clerk to solicit competitive bids for NYS DOT washed stone and low‑abrasion crushed limestone, with bids due April 22. The board also extended the Zoning Amendment public comment period, approved the 2025 HPAC festival schedule, and tabled the skatepark discussion.

• Approved employment of Carolyn Crespo as Account Clerk Typist ($41,648.26) (5‑0)
• Approved employment of Heather Krom as Account Clerk ($38,646.00) (5‑0)
• Approved Family and Medical Leave for Wesley Castillo (6 weeks) (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution #38 authorizing competitive bids for NYS DOT washed stone, bids due 4/22/25 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution #39 authorizing competitive bids for low‑abrasion crushed limestone, bids due 4/22/25 (5‑0)
• Extended Zoning Amendment written public‑hearing comment period to 4/22/2025 (5‑0)
• Approved HPAC 2025 festival schedule (5‑0)
• Tabled skatepark discussion (5‑0)

Town Board

The Board approved the minutes from the March 18 meeting and authorized a $399,731.13 warrant. It also approved two new hires, a settlement stipulation, and several resolutions covering road naming, a farmers market, safe‑routes to schools, and a noise‑control amendment. Additionally, the Supervisor was designated as the responsible official for the Neversink Crossing project.

• Approved March 18 minutes (3-0-2 absent)
• Approved warrant #0325 for $399,731.13 (3-0-2 absent)
• Approved employment of Timothy Dirie, Laborer I, $44,928 salary (3-0-2 absent)
• Approved employment of Jason Edwards Jr, part‑time dispatcher, $25/hr (3-0-2 absent)
• Approved settlement stipulation payment by town insurance (3-0-2 absent)
• Approved Resolution #31 naming Nofesh Circle (3-0-2 absent)
• Approved Resolution #32 Farmers Market facilities agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension (3-0-2 absent)
• Approved Resolution #37 designating Supervisor Bensimon as Responsible Local Official for Neversink Crossing project (3-0-2 absent)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board approved the minutes from the January meeting, noting they are pending corrections. No votes or decisions were recorded on the variance requests presented by the Grafmullers or My Three Girls LLC. The public hearing portion concluded without further action.

• Approved January minutes pending corrections