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

The Fallsburg Town Board approved a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the body-worn camera and TASER program, effective April 1, 2026, and adopted a corrected easement grant to NYSEG for the Neversink Crossing Project. The board also approved the 2026 meeting schedule, a highway department hire and resignations, and set a public hearing for the Luxor Jr. water and sewer extension. A Right-to-Farm law was discussed but not adopted, with further research planned.

• Approved Axon Enterprise contract for body-worn cameras and TASER program (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution #107 correcting NYSEG easement grant for Neversink Crossing Project (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved 2026 Town Board meeting schedule (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved employment of Chris Lee as MEO (Class A) in Highway Dept. at $25.09/hr (4-0, 1 absent)
• Accepted resignation of Chris Lee from Highway Dept. (4-0, 1 absent)
• Accepted resignation of Michael Pellot from Highway Dept. (4-0, 1 absent)
• Set public hearing for Luxor Jr. Water and Sewer Extension for 1/21/26 at 6 pm (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved warrant #1225 for $1,083,197.49 (4-0, 1 absent)

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

The Fallsburg Planning Board granted a six-month extension to NY Fallsburg II, LLC for the Cypert Road solar project, and conditionally approved a site plan and special permit for Polygon Excavating's garage/repair shop. The board also declined to amend a noise-related condition on a prior mikvah approval after a legal challenge, and entered executive session to discuss litigation.

• Granted 6-month extension for Cypert Road solar project (unanimous)
• Approved negative declaration for Polygon Excavating site (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for Polygon Excavating (unanimous)
• Granted conditional approval for Polygon Excavating garage/repair shop, pending county driveway permit, Keystone SWPPP approval, and 1-year storage screening review (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for proposed litigation (unanimous)
• Rejected request to amend noise condition on mikvah approval (consensus, no formal vote)

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 Fallsburg Town Board will meet to approve minutes, payroll warrant, and resignations, including hiring a new full-time police officer. It will also authorize a grant signature for the South Fallsburg wastewater treatment plant upgrade and discuss a special counsel resolution regarding an employment issue.

• Approve Town Board minutes dated 8/26/25
• Approve Warrant #08B25 for $341,134.53
• Accept resignation of Joseph Asprea as Police Officer effective 9/8/25
• Hire Dylan Ginty as Full-time Police Officer at $57,963.00 yearly
• Authorize Supervisor Bensimon to sign NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement Grant for South Fallsburg WWTP upgrade

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 Town Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the acquisition of property within the Town of Fallsburg. The board is also deciding on several personnel changes and the approval of warrants.

• Public hearing on the acquisition of certain property located within the Town of Fallsburg
• Approval of Warrant #08B25 in the amount of $341,134.53
• Employment of Michael Kushetsky as high school SRO with a salary of $92,838.00
• Approval of $13,679.63 final payout for retiring Park Manager Arnold Seletsky
• Engagement of special counsel Blustein, Shapiro & Barone, LLP for a code enforcement issue

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 Town Board will vote on the intent to act as the Lead Agency for changes to the Town Zoning Code. The board is also reviewing the approval of two payment warrants totaling $2,091,765.94 and several new personnel hires. Other items include street naming resolutions and a liquor license waiver.

• Warrant #0825 for $1,820,079.08 and Warrant #08A25 for $271,686.86
• Resolution #70: Intent to act as Lead Agency under SEQRA for Town Zoning Code changes
• 30-day liquor license waiver for Taverna Catskills LLC at 218 Main Street, Hurleyville
• Naming of Valley Grove Ln, Summer Lane, and Malka Drive
• Engagement of special counsel Blustein, Shapiro & Barone, LLP for a code enforcement issue

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 Fallsburg Planning Board will hold a public hearing and review old and new business items, including subdivision requests, site plan amendments, and conditional approvals for a manufactured home park. The board will also consider a Mikva addition and canteen building for a resort property.

• Kyle & Hayley Geraime 2-lot subdivision at 158 Forest Rd (SBL: 58-1-48)
• Joseph Vita 2-lot subdivision at 185 & 200 Cross Farm Rd (SBL: 17-1-47)
• Stagedoor Real Estate Holdings site plan amendment for 3,724 SF theatre at 116 Karmel and Jacobs Rd (SBL: 12-1-62)
• Sheldrake Karmel Rd Properties conditional site plan approval for manufactured home park at Karmel Jacobs Rd and Labaugh Rd (SBL: 12-1-7/12-1-2.3)
• HCS Resorts site plan approval for 50’x100’ Mikva addition and 53x43 canteen building at 712 Heiden Rd (SBL: 60.-1-56.2)

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 will conduct a public hearing regarding the acquisition of property within the Town of Fallsburg. The board will also vote on personnel pay increases, a promotion, and a wastewater sludge removal contract.

• Public hearing on acquisition of property within the Town of Fallsburg
• Bid award to TAM Enterprises, Inc for Wastewater Sludge (Removal) at $193/ton
• Settlement of litigation: Breezy Hill Associates, LLC v. Town of Fallsburg
• Promotion of Brandon Amoia to Operator trainee at $27.51 per hour
• Pay increases for seasonal laborers Ira Robinson (.50 cent) and Kaytlyn Ingrassia (.75 cent)

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 Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and discuss a request for an area variance. The applicant is seeking to reduce the required lot size from 10 acres to 3 acres for a property in the AG zone.

• Public hearing for 219 Burnt Ridge Rd (SBL: 1-1-43.7)
• Area Variance request to reduce lot size from 10 acres to 3 acres at 219 Burnt Ridge Rd

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 Town Board will vote on conducting speed studies for four local roads and applying for a New York State Climate Smart Communities grant. The board will also review two payment warrants totaling over $798,000.

• Warrant #07B25 for $529,512.79
• Warrant #07C25 for $268,944.27
• Speed studies for Cypert road, Dairyland Road, Hope Street, and Hilldale Road
• Application for New York State Climate Smart Communities grant
• Discussion regarding sludge bid

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 Town of Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and discuss a variance request for a property on Burnt Ridge Rd. The board will determine if the lot size requirement can be reduced for this specific application.

• Public hearing for 219 Burnt Ridge Rd (SBL: 1-1-43.7)
• Request for Area Variance to reduce required lot size from 10 acres to 3 acres at 219 Burnt Ridge Rd

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 will hold a public hearing regarding the acquisition of property within the town. The board is deciding on several contracts, developer agreements, and personnel hires for the Parks Department.

• South Fallsburg WWTP Utility Upgrade Contract #1 awarded to West Fair Electric Contractors, Inc for $2,875,000.00
• Warrant #0725 for $356,428.12 and Warrant #07A25 for $15,427.10
• Developer's agreement for Zimmerman Estates LLC
• Release of security for Laurel Crest project (SBL: 39-1-90)
• RUST program inter-municipal agreement between County of Sullivan and Town of Fallsburg

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 Town of Fallsburg Planning Board will discuss several site plan amendments, subdivision requests, and new development proposals. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding YKS Bungalows.

• YKS Bungalows (44 Church Rd): Public hearing and review of site plan for bungalow renovations and a Shule
• Stagedoor Real Estate Holdings, LLC (116 Karmel and Jacobs rd): Request to add a 3,724 SF theatre
• Newburg Egg Warehouse (629 Glen Wild Rd): Request for 6-month extension for two warehouses (110,000 SF and 137,500 SF)
• Hasbrouck Estates Phase 2 (Hasbrouck A Rd): Review of site plan for 50 duplex units, caretaker unit, and club house
• Mount Sinai Living (42 Old State 52): Conceptual review of a 109-unit manufactured home park

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 Town Board will consider approving a payment warrant and several personnel changes. The meeting includes votes on Parks & Rec Department staffing and an inter-municipal agreement for a lifeguard grant program.

• Approval of Warrant #06C25 in the amount of $562,289.18
• Salary increase for Special Patrol Officer Rich Pratti to $35.00 per hour
• Employment of multiple Senior Lifeguards, Junior Lifeguards, and Laborers for Parks & Rec
• Resolution #59 of 2025 for an inter-municipal agreement with Sullivan County NY SWIMS Lifeguard grant program
• Acceptance of the resignation of Police Dispatcher Mae Franco

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 will consider a resolution to grant an easement to clear title clouds for properties at 24 and 26 Ann Lane. The board is also voting on several personnel appointments and multiple payment warrants.

• Resolution #58 of 2025 regarding an easement for 24 Ann Lane and 26 Ann Lane
• Warrant #06A25 for $261,932.45
• Warrant #06B25 for $13,863.00
• Employment of Nick Price as Mechanic with a salary of $57,449.00
• Permanent employment of Jordan Kozachuk as Building Inspector with a salary of $62,000.00

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 will hold public hearings and discuss area variance requests for three properties. The board is reviewing requests related to accessory structures, garage placement, and lot dimensions.

• Mark Beck (122 Lincoln Road): Area variance for accessory structure location relative to the street
• Ricky Pagan (23 Morris Drive): Area variance to place a garage on a parcel with 3 front yards
• Sunshine Estates (353 La Vista Dr): 6-month extension for variance to reduce minimum lot width to 118.57' and increase lot coverage to 25.68%

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 Town Board will vote on several personnel hires and the approval of three payment warrants totaling $1,383,908.48. The board is also deciding on a property conveyance for the Rail Trail and awarding a grading contract for the Neversink Trail Gap.

• Award of $74,500.00 to Reeves Excavation for Neversink Trail Gap Interim Grading
• Acceptance of real property conveyance for the Rail Trail (Milk Train Rail Trail)
• Approval of warrants totaling $1,383,908.48
• Retention of GTS Consulting for a traffic study at Laurel Ave/Laurel Park Rd
• Retention of Focal Forensics for body camera footage redacting services

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 Planning Board will hold public hearings on three subdivisions and review site plans for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Discussions include a proposed cannabis facility and several educational and religious building expansions.

• Infinity Hills Estates: Site plan review for a 159-unit Mobile Home Park on Church Rd
• Four Corners Square: Conditional approval for a 3-story, 26,800 SQF retail and office building at 39 Ambassador circle
• 219 Burnt Ridge Rd: Site plan approval for a proposed cannabis facility
• Quiat Rd Subdivision: Request to subdivide 6.728 acres into 7 single family home lots
• Glen Wild Industrial Center: Site plan approval to construct four buildings on Industrial Dr

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 is deciding on several infrastructure contracts and personnel hires. Key actions include awarding a construction bid for the Neversink Trail Gap and soliciting bids for wastewater treatment plant upgrades.

• Awarding Neversink Trail Gap construction bid to Sullivan County Paving and Construction, Inc for up to $2,849,531.50
• Soliciting bids for Waste Water Treatment Plant Utility Upgrade project
• Creating a $3,000 pre-project escrow to explore zoning changes for Landau’s Grocery Store parcels
• Approving Warrant 0525 in the amount of $231,852.59
• Authorizing a $17,000 municipal partnership grant addendum with Sullivan 180

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 Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on an area variance request from Congregation Kahal Minchas Chinuch to expand a non-conforming bungalow colony at 5351 St Rt 42, South Fallsburg. The variance seeks to increase lot coverage from 28.5% to 29.6%, reduce building separation from 25 ft to 16 ft, and reduce the rear yard setback from 50 ft to 10 ft. The agenda also includes a reminder that planning board approval does not guarantee water or sewer permits due to system constraints.

• Public hearing on area variance for Congregation Kahal Minchas Chinuch (5351 St Rt 42) to expand bungalow colony: increase lot coverage to 29.6%, reduce building separation to 16 ft, reduce rear setback to 10 ft.

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 Fallsburg Planning Board will hold a public hearing and discuss multiple site plan and subdivision applications. A water and sewer capacity warning is included, noting that board approval does not guarantee utility permits. Old business includes a 56-lot subdivision, dorm and kitchen additions, a mikva and canteen, a manufactured home park, a 26,800 sq ft retail building, and more. New business includes a request for a mini campground on farmland.

• Zimmerman Estates: 56-lot subdivision on NYS Rt 52 & Zimmerman Rd, Loch Sheldrake (public hearing)
• Mayin Tohar: 7,500 SF dorm addition and 1,000 SF kitchen/storage/recreation addition at 605 Budd Rd, Woodbourne
• HCS Resorts: 50x100 ft Mikva addition and 53x43 ft canteen building at 712 Heiden Rd
• Four Corners Square: 3-story, 26,800 sq ft retail and office building at 39 Ambassador Circle, Fallsburg
• Lucas Hoeffel and Mari Bottone: mini campground with up to 4 tents on farmland at 222 Muthig Rd, Hurleyville (new business)

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 Fallsburg Town Board will discuss a developer's proposal to acquire town-owned property at 5798 SR-42 for high-density development of 40-60 homes, partially intended as workforce housing. The board will also vote on routine items including approval of a $416,884.20 warrant, employment of seasonal and laborer positions, appointment of a special patrol officer, and appointment of a Zoning Board member. Additionally, a resolution authorizing funding for the Neversink Crossing Project and a bid letter for the Neversink Trail Gap project will be considered.

• Discussion on developer acquiring town-owned property at 5798 SR-42 for 40-60 homes with workforce housing
• Motion to approve Warrant #04B25 for $416,884.20
• Employment of Special Patrol Officer Richard Pratti at $33.00/hour
• Appointment of Steve Burke to fill vacant Zoning Board seat and Chairman seat until 12/31/2025
• Resolution #44 of 2025 Amended authorizing funding for Neversink Crossing Project (SAM ID: 23953)

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 Town Board will consider personnel appointments for the Parks Department and police promotions. The board is also reviewing contracts for crushed limestone and washed stone for the 2025 period.

• Promotion of Phil Brooks to Sergeant at a salary of $94,826.50
• Promotion of Steven Vogler to provisional Detective at a salary of $94,030.00
• NYS DOT 1st Washed Stone contract with Callanan at $33.85/ton (delivered) and $26.00/ton (non-delivered)
• 1-A Low Abrasion Non-Wappinger Crushed Limestone contract with Callanan at $32.50/ton
• Seasonal employment for Arnold Seletsky ($35.53/hr), Theresa Call ($16.25/hr), and May Hannold ($18.25/hr)

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 Fallsburg Planning Board will hold a public hearing and discuss several applications including a special permit for a 53-unit hotel, a site plan amendment for classroom conversion, and two subdivisions. A water/sewer capacity warning is included in the agenda. No final decisions are listed; items are under old and new business for discussion.

• Camp Bnos Yehuda special permit for 53 hotel units (8 bedrooms each) on 93.66 acres at Chesters Rd
• Center for Discovery site plan amendment to convert a dance studio into classrooms, training kitchen, and fitness room at 219-221 Main St, Hurleyville
• Quiat Rd Subdivision: 7 single-family home lots on 6.728 acres at 37 Quiat Rd, Mountaindale
• Prime Vista Subdivision: 4 single-family home lots on 43.405 acres west of Laurel Ave
• Water/sewer connection constraints noted as affecting all approvals

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 Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and discuss two area variance requests. The main item seeks a variance for a 52-unit duplex development on Rt 52 & Karmel Jacobs Rd to increase lot coverage from 25% to 30% for enclosing rear decks. A separate variance request from Congregation Kahal Minchas Chinuch would expand a non-conforming bungalow colony on St Rt 42 by reducing building separation and rear setback. The board also notes that planning board approval does not guarantee water or sewer connection permits due to ongoing system constraints.

• Public hearing on area variance for KJ Estates (52 duplex homes) to increase lot coverage to 30% for enclosing rear decks and adding parking or walks
• Old business: Congregation Kahal Minchas Chinuch seeks area variance to expand non-conforming bungalow colony, increase lot coverage, reduce building separation to 1 foot and rear setback to 10 feet
• Water/sewer capacity disclaimer: Planning Board approval does not ensure connection or extension permits; each application reviewed by Town Engineer

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 Fallsburg Town Board will vote on approving multiple warrants totaling over $2.3 million, several personnel actions, and resolutions on a towing ordinance amendment, license plate readers, and infrastructure projects. Discussion items include a proposed zone change for 23 Hasbrouck Drive from B to HR district, continued conversation on a skatepark, and a presentation on Landau's Park.

• Discussion item: zone change for 23 Hasbrouck Drive (B to HR district)
• Resolution #35: local law to amend Road Service and Towing Ordinance
• Bid awards totaling $44,746.36 to Gary Meyers for Neversink Bridge rail trail work (silt fencing, grubbing, abutment removal)
• Resolution #40: permission for police to install license plate reader equipment
• Personnel actions: reinstatement of officer Collin Garofolo, promotion of Maximilliam Doetsch, seasonal hires in Parks Dept

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 Fallsburg Planning Board will hold a public hearing and discuss multiple subdivision and site plan applications, including a 56-lot subdivision at Zimmerman Estates, a subdivision for The Center for Discovery, and various site plan amendments and special permits. Items range from residential and commercial developments to religious educational facilities and a hotel project.

• Public hearing on Zimmerman Estates 56-lot subdivision (SBL 17-1-14.1) on NYS Rt 52 & Zimmerman Rd, Loch Sheldrake (Zone HR & R).
• Public hearing on The Center for Discovery 2-lot subdivision (SBL 32-1-58) at 19 Hurleyville (Zone HR).
• Sunshine Estates site plan for 4 multi-family buildings (12 units), pickleball court, pool relocation at 353 LaVista Dr.
• NBY Hurleyville LLC re-approval of expired 5-lot subdivision at 412 & 414 Main St, Hurleyville.
• YNHK LLC continued review of Religious Educational facility with 6 proposed buildings at 63-73 Rose Rd, Woodbourne.

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 will vote on hiring two new employees and approving a FMLA leave, and authorize soliciting bids for stone. Discussion items include the Hurleyville Performing Arts Center festivities, a skatepark, and a major proposal from a developer to acquire the former prison annex property for high-density workforce housing requiring a zoning change.

• Motion to hire Carolyn Crespo as Account Clerk Typist at $41,648.26 with start date 4/14/25
• Motion to hire Heather Krom as Account Clerk at $38,646.00 with start date 3/31/25
• Resolution #38 to solicit bids for NYS DOT 1st Washed Stone (non-delivered and delivered) with bid due 4/22/25
• Resolution #39 to solicit bids for 1-A Low Abrasion Non-Wappinger Crushed Limestone (non-delivered and delivered) with bid due 4/22/25
• Discussion: Developer seeks to acquire town-owned property at 367 Riverside Drive (former prison annex) and request zoning change for at least 60 workforce housing units

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 Town Board will vote on resolutions to amend the noise control local law and the road service and towing ordinance, and to authorize agreements for installation of Level 2 vehicle charging stations. Other action items include approval of a $399,731.13 warrant, naming a road in Concord Estates, and entering agreements with Cornell Cooperative Extension for a farmers market and Safe Routes to Schools program. New hires for the highway department and dispatch are also proposed.

• Resolution #34 amending the Town's Noise Control Local Law (Local Law 2 of 2025)
• Resolution #35 amending the Road Service and Towing Ordinance (Local Law 3 of 2025)
• Resolution #36 authorizing agreements for Level 2 electric vehicle charging station installations
• Motion to approve warrant #0325 for $399,731.13
• Approval of new hires: Timothy Dirie as Laborer II (Highway, $44,928/year) and Jason Edwards as part-time dispatcher ($25/hour)

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 Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold public hearings and discuss several variance requests. Items include area variances for a second residence, expansion of a non-conforming bungalow colony, and a 52-home duplex development. New business includes a use variance for a minicamp/retreat and an area variance for building height. The agenda also includes a boilerplate notice about water and sewer capacity constraints.

• Terence & Theresa Grafmaller: area variance for second residence on AG property (Cypert Rd, Woodbourne)
• Congregation Kahal Minchas Chinuch: area variance to expand bungalow colony with reduced setbacks (5351 St Rt 42, South Fallsburg)
• KJ Estates: area variance to increase lot coverage from 25% to 30% for 52 duplex homes (Rt 52 & Karmel Jacobs Rd, Loch Sheldrake)
• Lucas Hoeffel & Mari Bottone (My Three Girls LLC): use variance for minicamp and retreat (222 Muthig Rd, Hurleyville)
• Nveh Shalom: area variance for building height of 42' from allowed 35' (389 Riverside Dr, Woodbourne)

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

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing under NYS Town Law 202B on a proposed upgrade project. The board will also consider 19 resolutions, including a $110 million bond for the Fallsburg Consolidated Sewer District, a local law amending the noise control code, and various employment and contract approvals. A discussion item on a zone change for 23 Hasbrouck Drive is also on the agenda.

• Resolution #26 authorizing $110,000,000 in bonds for Fallsburg Consolidated Sewer District improvements
• Public hearing on a proposed upgrade project under NYS Town Law 202B (Map Plan & Report dated 1/8/25)
• Local Law 2 of 2025 to amend the town's Noise Control Local Law (Resolution #17)
• Discussion of a zone change for 23 Hasbrouck Drive (SBL 21-1-11) from B district to HR district
• Resolution #20 approving the 2025 Spring clean-up for residents on May 2-4, 2025

The Town Board held a public hearing and adopted resolutions to move forward with a $110 million upgrade and expansion of the Fallsburg Consolidated Sewer District wastewater treatment plant. The board authorized the issuance of $110 million in bonds for the project, established a public interest order, and accepted a letter of intent from NYSEG for electrical service upgrades. The board also approved several routine items, including payroll warrants, personnel changes, and a contract for membrane replacement at the Loch Sheldrake WWTP.

• Authorized $110M bond issuance for sewer district upgrade (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted public interest order for sewer district improvements (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Veolia membrane replacement agreement for Loch Sheldrake WWTP (4-0, 1 absent)
• Accepted NYSEG letter of intent for electrical service upgrades (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved payroll warrants totaling $321,166.13 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved employment of two water department plant attendants at $51,147.20 each (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $13,200 tree work bid for Neversink Bridge on O&W Rail Trail (4-0, 1 absent)
• Ratified CSEA collective bargaining agreement effective Jan 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2025 (4-0, 1 absent)

Planning Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will hold public hearings on four projects: Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery, Camp Mayin Tohar, Sunshine Estates, and HCS Resorts (Raleigh Hotel). Old business includes reviews of subdivisions, site plan amendments, and a manufactured home park. New business includes a solar project, religious facility, and commercial additions. The board reminds applicants that water and sewer permits are not guaranteed due to system constraints.

• Public hearing for HCS Resorts – 50x100 ft Mikva addition and 53x43 ft canteen building
• Sunshine Estates – 4 multi-family buildings (12 units), pickleball court, pool relocation
• Cypert Road Solar Project – site plan amendment to fixed-tilt panel layout
• Heiden Road LLC – conceptual review for 57 doublewide manufactured home park
• Steak & Sizzle – site plan approval for 1,488 SF restaurant with deck

The Fallsburg Planning Board held public hearings on several projects, including a cemetery chapel, a camp dormitory, and a resort mikvah, but took no final action on them. The board closed the oral portions of the hearings, keeping written comments open. It approved several minor items, including a subdivision, a site plan amendment for a cemetery, and a solar panel layout change.

• Closed public hearing for Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery chapel, written comments open
• Closed public hearing for Camp Mayin Tohar dormitory, written comments open
• Closed public hearing for Sunshine Estates multifamily project, written comments open
• Closed public hearing for HCS Resorts mikvah and canteen, written comments open
• Approved 2-lot subdivision at 291 & 294 Park Hill Rd (5-0)
• Approved site plan amendment for Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery chapel with trailer bond (5-0)
• Approved site plan amendment for Cypert Road Solar fixed-tilt panels (5-0)
• Approved re-approval of lot line adjustment for Yehuda Silverstein (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning amendments. They will also consider approving four payroll warrants totaling over $1 million. The meeting includes the supervisor's report, correspondence, and citizens' comments, followed by a possible executive session.

• Public hearing on zoning amendments
• Payroll warrant dated 12/31/24 for $270,737.85
• Payroll warrant dated 1/2/25 for $186,154.03
• Payroll warrant dated 1/15/25 for $262,141.11
• Payroll warrant dated 1/29/25 for $368,237.81

The Fallsburg Town Board held a public hearing on proposed zoning amendments, hearing extensive public comment both for and against. The board voted to close the oral portion of the hearing but keep it open for 30 days for written comments. No final decision on the amendments was made.

• Closed oral public hearing on zoning amendments (4-0, 1 absent)
• Kept public hearing open 30 days for written comments
• Approved payroll warrant 12/31/24 for $270,737.85 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved payroll warrant 1/2/25 for $186,154.03 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved payroll warrant 1/15/25 for $262,141.11 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved payroll warrant 1/29/25 for $368,237.81 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved payroll warrant 1/29/25 for $368,237.81 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Waived 30-day advance notice for 1703 AD Golf LLC at Tarry Brae Golf Course (4-0, 1 absent)

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct a public hearing regarding an amendment to the noise ordinance law. The board is also considering the approval of several payroll warrants and a pay increase for a town employee.

• Public hearing on noise ordinance law amendment
• Payroll warrant dated 11/6/24 for $323,151.49
• Payroll warrant dated 11/20/24 for $299,291.23
• Payroll warrant dated 12/4/24 for $304,428.37
• $5,000.00 annual pay increase for Bruce Pearlmutter effective 2/10/25

The Fallsburg Town Board approved a $5,000 annual pay increase for Bruce Pearlmutter for additional duties, effective 2/10/25, with 3 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, and 1 recusal. The board also approved six payroll warrants totaling $1,593,534.36 and the minutes from the 2/18/25 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included department head updates and a report on the February food pantry.

• Approved $5,000 annual pay increase for Bruce Pearlmutter (3-0, 1 recusal)
• Approved payroll warrant dated 11/6/24 for $323,151.49 (4-0)
• Approved payroll warrant dated 11/20/24 for $299,291.23 (4-0)
• Approved payroll warrant dated 12/4/24 for $304,428.37 (4-0)
• Approved payroll warrant dated 12/18/24 for $372,701.80 (4-0)
• Approved warrant #12E24 dated 12/31/24 for $10,341.39 (4-0)
• Approved warrant #02C25 dated 2/20/25 for $283,370.08 (4-0)
• Approved Town Board minutes dated 2/18/25 (4-0)

Zoning Board

The Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold public hearings and discuss two area variance requests. One request seeks to add a second residence on an agricultural property, and another seeks to increase maximum lot coverage for a 52-home duplex development to allow enclosing rear decks and adding walks or parking. The meeting also includes a reminder about water and sewer system constraints.

• Terence & Theresa Grafmuller request area variance to add a second residence on AG property (13.30 acres, Cypert Rd, Woodbourne).
• KJ Estates request area variance to increase maximum lot coverage from 25% to 30% for all 52 homes in a duplex development (22.80 acres, Rt 52 & Karmel Jacobs Rd, Loch Sheldrake) to allow enclosing rear decks and miscellaneous walks/parking.
• Planning Board approval does not guarantee water or sewer permits; applications reviewed by Town Engineer due to system constraints.

The Fallsburg Zoning Board held a public hearing on a request by Terence and Theresa Grafmuller for an area variance to add a second residence on their 13.3-acre agricultural property at 420 Cypert Road, Woodbourne. The board kept the public hearing open to gather more information, particularly about whether manufactured homes are allowed in agricultural zones. No decision was made. A second public hearing for KJ Estates' request to increase lot coverage from 25% to 30% for 52 duplex units was not held due to mailing issues.

• Approved previous meeting minutes with corrections
• Opened public hearing for Grafmuller variance request
• Kept Grafmuller public hearing open for additional information
• Did not hold public hearing for KJ Estates due to mailing issues

Town Board

The Town Board will consider approving several payment warrants and a pay increase for Bruce Pearlmutter. The board is also deciding on a contract for Delaware Engineering DPC to secure funding for a new highway garage and salt shed, and scheduling a public hearing for the consolidated sewer district.

• Payment warrants totaling $3,068,323.62
• Annual pay increase of $5,000.00 for Bruce Pearlmutter
• Renewal of summer 2025 camp contract with The Town of Wallkill Boys & Girls Club, Inc.
• Engagement of Delaware Engineering DPC for highway garage and salt shed financing
• Public hearing scheduled for 3/18/25 regarding the Fallsburg consolidated sewer district

The Fallsburg Town Board approved meeting minutes, three warrants totaling over $3 million, a police officer resignation, a summer camp contract renewal, and two resolutions regarding the highway garage and sewer district. The board also closed the written portion of a town ordinance amendment and entered executive session for contract negotiations.

• Approved minutes from 1/28/25 and 2/5/25 (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved warrant #0225 for $803,266.81 (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved warrant #02A25 for $1,985,788.65 (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved warrant #02B25 for $279,268.16 (3-0, 2 absent)
• Accepted resignation of part-time police officer Christopher Pratti (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved summer camp contract renewal with Town of Wallkill Boys & Girls Club (3-0, 2 absent)
• Closed written portion of town ordinance amendment (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution #18 of 2025 to engage Delaware Engineering for grant/financing for highway garage and salt shed (3-0, 2 absent)

Planning Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will hold a public hearing on an introduction from the Sullivan County Division of Planning, then review 10 old-business items and 5 new-business items. Key proposals include a 56-lot subdivision (Zimmerman Estates), a 50-duplex-unit development (Hasbrouck Estates Phase 2), and a 26,800 sq ft retail/office building (Four Corners Square). A water/sewer capacity notice reminds applicants that board approval does not guarantee utility permits.

• Zimmerman Estates: request for a 56-lot subdivision on 16.95 acres at NYS Rt 52 & Zimmerman Rd
• Hasbrouck Estates Phase 2: continued review for 50 duplex units (25 buildings), caretaker unit, and clubhouse on Hasbrouck A Rd
• Four Corners Square: continued review for a 3-story, 26,800 sq ft retail and office building at 39 Ambassador Circle
• Nveh Shalom: site plan review to rebuild a dorm, shul, and staff housing that burned, with a 50% size increase, at 389 Riverside Drive
• Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery: site plan amendment for a temporary construction trailer and chapel building at 113 Old Turnpike Rd

The Fallsburg Planning Board approved a conditional negative declaration and preliminary plat for the Mitteer Road cluster subdivision, subject to a conservation easement. The board also granted parking waivers for the Four Corners Square and 56 Lake St. projects, and conditionally approved the 56 Lake St. site plan. Several other projects were scheduled for public hearings or continued review.

• Approved negative declaration for Mitteer Road cluster subdivision (all in favor)
• Approved preliminary plat for Mitteer Road cluster subdivision, conditional on conservation easement (all in favor)
• Granted parking waiver for Four Corners Square (all in favor)
• Granted 4-space parking waiver for 56 Lake St. office building (all in favor)
• Approved 56 Lake St. site plan, conditional on engineering review and landscaping plan (all in favor)
• Scheduled public hearings for Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery, Sunshine Estates, HCS Resorts, and Camp Mayin Tohar (all in favor)
• Granted 6-month extension for Sunny Iceberg (Metro Plaza) site plan (all in favor)
• Approved conditional site plan for Nveh Shalom rebuild, limited to 35-foot height (all in favor)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning amendments. They will also consider approving meeting minutes and two warrants totaling $637,987.22, accepting a water department resignation, and introducing a local law to amend the noise control law with a public hearing scheduled for February 25, 2025. Discussion items include a sewer extension for Treehouse Estates and a request to honor resident Roland 'Gator' Ward.

• Public hearing on zoning amendments
• Approval of warrant #01B25 for $502,680.02
• Acceptance of Michael Scuderi's resignation from water department effective 2/7/25
• Resolution #17 of 2025 to amend noise control law, scheduling public hearing for 2/25/25
• Discussion of Treehouse Estates sewer extension by Jerry Cohen

The Town Board voted to continue the public hearing on zoning amendments to March 4, 2025, at the Hurleyville Performing Arts Centre, due to capacity limits. The board also approved minutes, warrants, a resignation, and a noise law amendment resolution. No final decisions were made on the zoning amendments or other substantive items.

• Continued zoning amendment public hearing to March 4, 2025 at HPAC (4-0)
• Approved Town Board minutes from 1/21/25 (4-0)
• Approved warrant #01B25 for $502,680.02 (4-0)
• Approved warrant #12D24 for $135,307.20 (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of Michael Scuderi from water department effective 2/7/25 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #17 of 2025 to amend noise control law, scheduling public hearing for 2/25/25 (4-0)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed Tow Ordinance Amendment. Agenda items include approving a $310,097.23 warrant, a salary increase to $90,000 for a Water Department head, and a bond release for the 52/42 Luxury Villas condominium development. Discussion items cover rezoning of Kile Farm Road from AG to HR, a water extension for Empress SBL, and a zoning change on Todd Road. Department heads and citizens will also provide updates and comments.

• Public hearing on Tow Ordinance Amendment
• Warrant #12C24 approval for $310,097.23
• Salary increase for Rob Ward to $90,000 effective 1/20/25
• Partial release of bond for 52/42 Luxury Villas (Westbourne Estates) SBL 21-1-42.1/42.5/42.4
• Rezoning discussion of Kile Farm Road subdivision from AG to HR

The Fallsburg Town Board tabled a resolution amending the Road Service and Towing Ordinance after a public hearing, leaving it open for written comment for two weeks. The board approved a $310,097.23 warrant, a salary increase for the Water Department head, a partial bond release for the Westbourne Estates development, and re-designated a sewer use local law. No final action was taken on a proposed rezoning of Kile Farm Road or a water extension for Empress, as the board requested more information.

• Tabled Resolution #16 amending Road Service and Towing Ordinance (4-0, 1 recuse)
• Approved warrant #12C24 for $310,097.23 (5-0)
• Approved salary increase for Rob Ward to $90,000 as Water Department head (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #15 partial bond release for Westbourne Estates (5-0)
• Re-designated Local Law #2 of 2025 (Sewer Use) as Local Law #1 of 2025 (5-0)
• Extended written public comment on towing ordinance for two weeks (4-0, 1 recuse)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold public hearings and vote on amendments to zoning and sewer laws. The body is also deciding on several personnel appointments and inter-municipal agreements regarding water and sewer infrastructure.

• Public hearings and votes on Zoning Amendments (Local Law #2 of 2025) and Sewer Law Amendments (Local Law #3 of 2025)
• Employment of Michael Decker as Golf Manager ($41,000.00) and Theresa Dutcher as Account Clerk Typist ($41,648.26)
• Approval of warrants #0125 ($183,398.61) and #01A25 ($279,518.39)
• Well development agreement with Heiden Road LLC to determine water system capacity
• Inter-municipal cooperation agreement with Fallsburg Central School district for recreational/athletic facility use

The Fallsburg Town Board held a public hearing on proposed zoning amendments (Local Law #3 of 2025) and heard extensive public comment, then voted to table Resolution #13 of 2025, which would have adopted the amendments. The board also approved several administrative items, including appointments, employment agreements, and resolutions related to sewer and water infrastructure. The public hearing on zoning was held open until February 4, 2025, for written comments.

• Tabled Resolution #13 of 2025 (Zoning Amendments, Local Law #3 of 2025)
• Held open public hearing on zoning amendments until February 4, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Sewer Law Amendments, Local Law #2 of 2025 (4-0)
• Appointed Winifred Foertsch as Town Assessor for 6-year term (4-0)
• Approved Michael Decker as Golf Management, salary $41,000, start 2/1/25 (4-0)
• Approved Theresa Dutcher as Account Clerk Typist, salary $41,648.26, start 1/21/25 (4-0)
• Approved 2024 Budget transfers and amendments (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved sewer transportation agreement with Pearl Sewage Works Corp (4-0)

Zoning Board

The Fallsburg Zoning Board will hold a public hearing and discuss a variance application from Sunshine Estates to reduce minimum lot width and allow slightly higher lot coverage on a 3.5-acre property at 353 La Vista Dr. The board will also be reminded that planning approval does not guarantee water or sewer permits due to system constraints.

• Sunshine Estates – SBL 47-1-25.2/28: area variance to reduce minimum lot width from 150' to 118.57' and allow lot coverage from 25% to 25.68%, in HR zone at 353 La Vista Dr.
• Notice that planning board approval does not guarantee water/sewer permit issuance, as per joint meeting discussion in May 2022.

The Fallsburg Zoning Board approved area variances for Sunshine Estates, allowing a reduction in minimum lot width from 150 to 118.57 feet and an increase in lot coverage from 25% to 25.68%. The project adds 12 multi-family units, a pool, playground, and pickleball court. The vote was 5-0. The board discussed water, traffic, and wetland concerns, with conditions including using the pool for emergency water.

• Approved area variance to reduce minimum lot width from 150' to 118.57' (5-0)
• Approved area variance to increase lot coverage from 25% to 25.68% (5-0)
• Approved November minutes (5-0)

Town Board

This special meeting of the Fallsburg Town Board has one agenda item: a resolution authorizing Supervisor Bensimon to sign a New York State form to correct multiple-parcel errors on 2025 county and town tax bills due to a re-levy. The meeting also includes a possible executive session, but no specific topic is listed.

• Resolution #6 of 2025 to authorize Supervisor to sign Form RP-556-b (9/04) for correction of multiple-parcel errors on tax bills

The Fallsburg Town Board held a special meeting and approved two resolutions. It authorized Supervisor Bensimon to sign a state application to correct multiple-parcel errors on 2025 county and town tax bills, and rescheduled the continued public hearing on the Road Service and Towing Ordinance from January 21 to January 28, 2025. Both resolutions passed unanimously with 4 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

• Approved Resolution #6 authorizing Supervisor to sign RP-556-b tax correction application (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution #7 rescheduling towing ordinance public hearing to 1/28/2025 (4-0, 1 absent)

Planning Board

The Fallsburg Planning Board will hold a public hearing and review six new development applications, including a 53-unit hotel, two manufactured home parks, and a 7,640 sq ft office building. The board will also continue site plan reviews for two pending projects: a restaurant and a 147-unit manufactured home park.

• Public hearing on STEAK & SIZZLE restaurant (1,488 SF building) at 1125 St Rt 52, Loch Sheldrake
• WOODCREST ESTATES 147-unit manufactured home park (84.214 acres) at 87-93 East Pond Rd, Woodridge
• SHELDRAKE KARMEL RD PROPERTIES LLC 56.69-acre manufactured home park at Karmel Jacobs Rd and Labaugh Rd
• 56 LAKE ST. 7,640 SF 3-story office building at 56 Lake St
• CAMP BNOS YEHUDA 53 hotel units (8 bedrooms each) at Chesters Rd

The Fallsburg Planning Board held public hearings and continued reviews for two large manufactured home park proposals (Sheldrake Karmel Rd Properties and Woodcrest Estates), taking no final approval actions. The board declared Sheldrake Karmel Rd Properties a Type I action under SEQR and assumed lead agency status. It also approved a minor lot line adjustment, waived a public hearing for a small addition, and engaged engineers for several other projects.

• Declared Sheldrake Karmel Rd Properties a Type I action under SEQR and assumed lead agency status (motion by Irv Newmark, seconded by Paul Lucyk, all in favor)
• Approved lot line adjustment for Seymour Strigold to convey 0.794 acres to neighbor (motion by Michael Kirtack, seconded by Paul Lucyk, all in favor)
• Waived public hearing for Sheldrake Hills site plan amendment (motion by Irv Newmark, seconded by Bucky Louckes, all in favor)
• Approved Meadow Estates site plan amendment for additions to unit 19 (motion by Bucky Louckes, seconded by Paul Lucyk, all in favor)
• Engaged Keystone/Delaware Engineering for 56 Lake St. office building review (motion by Michael Kirtack, seconded by Bucky Louckes, all in favor)
• Engaged Keystone/Delaware Engineering for Camp Bnos Yehuda (Chalet Hotel) review (motion by Michael Kirtack, seconded by Irv Newmark, all in favor)

Town Board

The Fallsburg Town Board is holding its annual reorganization meeting, appointing numerous officials and adopting resolutions for 2025. Key decisions include hiring Thomas Brawley as Building/Code Department head at $90,000/year, setting polling places for all six districts, and scheduling public hearings on zoning code and sewer law amendments for January 21. The board also authorized competitive bidding and designated banks and mileage reimbursement rates.

• Appointment of Thomas Brawley as Head of Building/Code Department at $90,000/year (motion 28)
• Designation of polling places for six districts (motion 34)
• Resolution to retain Alta Planning + Design for Sullivan O&W Rail Trail, Neversink Trail Gap Construction (Resolution #3)
• Public hearing scheduled for January 21 on zoning code amendments (Resolution #4) and sewer law amendments (Resolution #5)
• Reimbursement rate set at $0.70 per mile for use of personal vehicles on town business (motion 35)

The Fallsburg Town Board held its re-organizational meeting, approving a series of appointments, reappointments, and administrative resolutions for 2025. Key actions included re-appointing the town attorney, chief of police, and board chairs, as well as hiring a new head of the Building/Code Department. The board also scheduled public hearings for zoning and sewer law amendments and authorized several financial and operational measures.

• Approved warrant 12B24 for $422,223.69 (5-0)
• Re-appointed Richard Baum as Town Attorney (5-0)
• Re-appointed Brendan Pavese as Chief of Police (5-0)
• Approved employment of Thomas Brawley as Head of Building/Code Dept at $90,000/year (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on zoning amendments for Jan 21, 2025 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on sewer law amendments for Jan 21, 2025 (5-0)
• Retained Alta Planning + Design for trail grant support (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Golf Rates (5-0)