8/15/2022 Beacon City Council Workshop Meeting

August 15, 2022
7:00 PM
City Council

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Roll Call

Workshop Agenda Items

1. Community Facility & Program Report Survey

2. Beacon Lofts and Studios Development Conceptual Plan

3. Local Law Amending Self-Storage Parking Requirements

4. Local Law Regarding Off-Street Parking Adjacent to Non-Residential Districts

5. Waterbody and Wetland Protections

6. Accessible Curb Ramps Bid Results

7. Funding Resolutions for Reconstruction of Fishkill Avenue and Teller Avenue

8. Amendments to the 2022 Operating Budget

9. Update on the Lewis Tompkins Hose Firehouse Rehabilitation Project

10. Grant Opportunity for Wastewater Treatment Plant

11. Reservoir Status and Water Supply Update

8/1/2022 Beacon City Council Workshop Meeting

August 1, 2022
7:00 PM
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Agenda Items

1. Recognition of City of Beacon Retiree

2. Update on Milling, Paving, and Accessible Ramps

3. Legal Services of the Hudson Valley Presentation

4. Accessory Apartments

5. Fishkill Creek and Green Infrastructure

6. Appointment of Thomas Wright to the Conservation Advisory Committee

7. Agreement with The Palombo Group for Construction Management Services on the Lewis Tompkins Hose Firehouse Renovation Project

8. Agreement with Core & Main LP for Water Meter Upgrades

9. Bond Authorization for Melizingah Reservoir Dam

10. Bond Authorization for Lewis Tompkins Hose Firehouse Renovations

11. Repealing Certain Previously Adopted Bond Authorizations

7/18/2022 Beacon City Council Workshop Meeting

July 18, 2022
7:00PM
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Roll Call

Community Segment

Swearing in of Nicholas Anzovino and Jonathan Underwood as Police Officers

Workshop

Proclamation

Proclamation in Honor of Staff Sergeant Bryan M. Faison

Workshop Agenda Items

South Avenue Sidewalk Replacement Bid Award to Precise Enterprises II, LTD.

Fishkill Avenue and Hanna Lane Sewer Replacement Bid Award to Sun Up Construction Corp.

2022 Beacon Accessible Curb Ramps Bid Results

Regulation of Leaf Blower Use

Executive Session Items

Executive Session

6/26/2022 Beacon City Council Workshop Meeting

June 26, 2022
7:00PM
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Roll Call

Notice of Meeting Location June 26, 2022

Community Segment

None this time.

Workshop Agenda Items

1. Water Meter Upgrades - Presentation by Core & Main

2. Accessory Dwelling Units Local Law

3. Beacon Lofts Vacant Parcel Proposal

4. Self-Storage Parking Requirements

5. Appointment of Isabella Nocerino to the Position of Police Assistant

6. Appointment of Zachary Ross to the Position of Motor Equipment Operator

7. Appointment of Elise LaRocco to the Tree Advisory Committee

8. Proposed Local Law to Allow Members of the City Council of the City of Beacon to Participate in Meetings via Videoconferencing

9. 2023-2027 Draft Capital Program

10. Council Rules of Procedure - Written Comments

11. Extension of an Agreement with Royal Carting Services Co. for Waste Collection and Disposal

Executive Session Items

Executive Session

5/31/2022 Beacon City Council Workshop Meeting

May 31, 2022
7:00PM
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Notice of Meeting Location May 31, 2022

Community Segment

None this time.

Workshop Agenda Items

1. Appointing Daniel Fennell to the Position of Motor Equipment Operator

2. Ratifying Zachary Monroe to the City of Beacon Fire Department

3. Presentation of the 2023-2027 Capital Program
Major infrastructure projects are proposed and budgeted in this Capital Program.

4. Discussion Regarding a Proposed Local Law to Amend Chapter 219, Article IV and Article X of the Code of the City of Beacon, Concerning Water Services

5. Discussion Regarding a Proposed Local Law to Allow Members of the City Council of the City of Beacon to Participate in meetings via Videoconferencing

6. Discussion of Stellar Kids, LLC and My Four Daughters Realty Corp. 2021 Tax Certiorari
Settlements
These businesses disputed their property assessments, and the City of Beacon is agreeing lower their assessment and will refund some money.

7. Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute an Agreement with the County of Dutchess for Reimbursement for Short Term Rental Monitoring
City Councilmembers are pushing for the City of Beacon to enforce its legislation on Short Term Rentals, which various platforms like Airbnb. While the City Administrator Chris White has said in the past that he and the Building Inspector David Buckley view Beacon’s legislation as unenforceable, there is software that the City of Beacon can subscribe to and track properties to make enforcement easier. City Administrator Chris is recommending to use this software.

Executive Session Items

None this time.

5/9/2022 Beacon City Council Workshop Meeting

May 8, 2022
7:00PM
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Roll Call

Notice of Meeting Location May 9, 2022

Community Segment

None this time.

Workshop Agenda Items

1. Discussion Regarding Short-Term Rentals

2. Setting a Public Hearing to Allow Members of the City Council of the City of Beacon to Participate in meetings via Videoconferencing

3. Discussion Regarding the Selection of Community Investment Program Recipients

4. Discussion Regarding the Status of City of Beacon Committees

Executive Session Items

None this time.

4/25/2022 Beacon City Council Workshop

April 25, 2022
7:00PM
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Highlights from this meeting:

• Several changes to traffic regarding Fountain Square, East Main Street, possible new 3-way stop at the Dummy Light, a few new Stop signs in other places, and many other suggestions from the always busy Main Street Access Committee.

• A bit of intro to the initial design plans for the Tompkins Hose Firehouse.

• Discussion around which community organizations may be receiving funding from the City of Beacon. One interesting point was how the Howland Cultural Center did apply for funding, but the City Administrator was reluctant to give to them. ALBB has inquired with the Howland Cultural Center to confirm the reasons he stated.

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Roll Call

Notice of Meeting Location April 11, 2022

Community Segment

None this time.

Workshop Agenda Items

1. Presentation on the Main Street Access Committee Advisory Report

2. Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute an Agreement with eMaint Enterprises, LLC for Computerized Maintenance Management System Services

3. Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute an Agreement with Mitchell Associates Architects, PLLC for Architectural Design Services for Tompkins Hose Firehouse

4. Discussion regarding the Selection of Community Investment Program Recipients

Executive Session Items

None this time.

4/11/2022 Beacon City Council Workshop Meeting

April 11, 2022
7:00PM
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Notice of Meeting Location April 11, 2022

Community Segment

Presentation by Mitchell Associates Architects Regarding the Tompkins Hose Firehouse Rehabilitation Capital Project

Workshop Agenda Items

1. Discussion Regarding City of Beacon Ward Redistricting

2. Discussion of the New York State Build Public Renewables Act

3. Appointing Richard Figueroa to the Position of Heavy Motor Equipment Operator

4. Appointing Kate Stryker to the Tree Advisory Committee

5. Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute an Agreement with Architecture, Engineering, and Land Surveying Northeast, PLLC for Development of a Lake Management Plan for the City of Beacon Drinking Water Reservoirs

6. Preliminary Discussion Regarding Civic Participation Goals/Participatory Budgeting Process

Executive Session Items

Executive Session

3/28/2022 Beacon City Council Workshop Agenda

March 28, 2022
7:00PM
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Roll Call

Community Segment

Community Segment Conservation Advisory Committee Compost Working Group Presentation on the 2022 Sustainable Beacon Compost Pilot Program

Workshop Agenda Items

1. Ratification of Paolo Foscolo, Peter Stropoli, and Gavin Coughlin to the City of Beacon Fire Department

2. Appointing Kimberly Marra-Choffo to the Position of Deputy Clerk

3. Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute an Agreement with High End Automotive, Inc. for Vehicle Towing Services (as stated in the meeting, this contract was formerly with Cervone, who is retiring and selling the business to High End Automotive, Inc.)

4. Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute an Agreement with C.R.P. Sanitation, Inc. for Organic Waste Pick-Up and Composting

5. Discussion Regarding Reporting Potholes

6. Discussion Regarding Community Quarterly

Executive Session Items

None Listed

10/25/2021 Beacon City Council Workshop Meeting

October 25, 2021
7:00PM
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Workshop Agenda Items

1. Notice of Meeting Location October 25, 2021

2. Proposed 2022 Operating Budget: Highway Department, Water and Sewer Department, and Wastewater Treatment Plant

3. Proposed Appointment of Paula Becker to the Position of Accountant

4. Community Facility and Program Scope of Work with Recreation Director Mark Price

5. Proposed Resolution Urging Reconsideration of the Recently Announced Closure of Matteawan Road by the Fishkill Correctional Facility

6. Proposed Community Facility Grant Program Funding for 474-476 Main Street for Facade Improvements

7. Proposed Community Facilities Grant Program Funding for 500-504 Main Street for Facade Improvements

8. Proposed Memorandum of Agreement with the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association of Beacon, New York, Inc.

9. Proposed Agreement with Hudson Valley Animal Rescue and Sanctuary for Dog Housing Services

10. Proposed Amendment with Common Ground Farm, Inc. for the Beacon Farmers' Market

11. Proposed Extension and Amendment to an Agreement with Dutchess County for Bus Service

Executive Session Items

None Listed

10/12/2021 Beacon City Council Workshop Meeting

October 12, 2021
7:00PM
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Workshop Agenda Items

1. Notice of Meeting Location October 12, 2021

2. Proposed 2022 Operating Budget: Discussion of Non-Departmental Budget Items with Finance Director Susan Tucker

3. Accessory Apartments

4. Good Cause Eviction

5. Proposed Designating of Settlement Camp Road as "Camp Loop Road" for 911 Emergency Dispatch Purposes

6. Community Development Block Grant Allocation of 2022 Funding

7. Proposed Employee Assistance Program Agreement

Executive Session Items

Contract Negotiations

9/27/2021 Beacon City Council Workshop Meeting

September 27, 2021
7:00PM
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Workshop Agenda Items

1. Notice of Meeting Location September 27, 2021

2. Accessory Apartments

3. Proposed Local Law Regarding Good Cause Eviction

4. Proposed Hire of Motor Equipment Operator, Andi Driza

5. Proposed Amendment of the Official Map to Remove, Abandon and Discontinue the 15 Unimproved Paper Streets Known as Morse Street, Ryans Avenue and Be Vier Avenue

6. Proposed Appointment of Montos Vakirtzis to the Zoning Board of Appeals

7. Proposed Resolution to Certify Base Percentages and Proportions for the 2021 Assessment Roll Pursuant to Article 19 of the Real Property Tax Law

Executive Session Items

Contract Negotiations

9/13/2021 Beacon City Council Workshop Meeting

September 13, 2021
7:00PM
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Workshop Agenda Items

1. Notice of Meeting Location September 13, 2021

2. Housing Initiative Prioritization

3. Recreation Needs Assessment Scoping

4. Hiring and Promoting City of Beacon Employees

5. Proposed Amendment to 2021 City Council Meeting Schedule

6. Community Facilities Grant Applications

Executive Session Items

Personnel and Contract Negotiations

8/16/2021 Beacon City Council Workshop Meeting

August 16, 2021
7:00PM
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Workshop Agenda Items

1.Notice of Meeting Location August 16, 2021

2. Proposed Promotion of Police Officer Kelvin Grey to the Position of Detective

3. Proposed Appointment of Stephen Donovan to the Position of Police Officer

4. Proposed Amendments to the City of Beacon 2021 General Fund
Includes increase in funding to Employee Discipline, Salary to Chief Wastewater Plant Operator (on Superintend line), Film Permits, Film Overtime to Police Department

5. Affordable Housing Discussion (Mayor Kyriakou’s Affordable Housing Proposals)

6. Proposed Abandonment of City Paper Streets: Morse Street, Be Vier Avenue, and Ryans Avenue

7. City of Beacon Hiring Process

8. Proposed Resolution Authorizing Certiorari Settlement with 497 Fishkill Avenue, LLC

August 16, 2021

7:00 PM

City Council Agenda

Roll Call

8/02/2021 Beacon Workshop Meeting

August 2, 2021
7:00PM
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Workshop Agenda Items

1. Resolution Awarding a Contract (Contract No. 2021-024) to Carey & Walsh, Inc. for

the Purchase and Installation of a Trane Heating Ventilation Air and Conditioning (HVAC) Chiller

2. Resolution Authorizing the City Administrator to Sign a License Agreement (Contract No. 2021 - 025) with Mecca On Hudson-New York, LLC for Food Service Operations at Pete and Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park

3. Resolution Authorizing the City Administrator to Sign a Contract (Contract No. 2021- 026) with Friends of Beacon Dog Park, Inc. for Dog Park Operation Services

4. Draft Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Gregg Hetcher to the Position of Motor Equipment Operator

7/12/2021 Beacon City Council Workshop Meeting

July 12, 2021
7:00PM
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Workshop Agenda Items

1. Notice of Meeting Location June 28, 2021

2. Community Facilities Grant Program

3. Community Facilities Grant Program: Beacon Historical Society

4. Draft Resolution Regarding Settlement of 2020 Tax Certiorari Proceeding

5. Proposed Amendment to the 2021 City of Beacon General Fund Budget

6. Draft Resolution Authorizing the City Attorney to Vote to Approve Purdue Pharma Plan Regarding Settlement and Distribution of Assets

6/28/2021 Beacon CIty Council Workshop Meeting

June 28, 2021
7:00PM
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Workshop Agenda Items

1. Notice of Meeting Location June 28, 2021

2. Proposed Historic Property Nominations Pursuant to the Historic District and Landmark Overlay (HDLO) Zone

3. Proposed Composting Program

4. Proposed Appointment of Carinda Swan to the Conservation Advisory Committee

5. Proposed Local Law to Prohibit Smoking in City Parks

6. Proposed Community Facilities Grant Program

7. Proposed License Agreement for Parking

8. Proposed City Hall Roof Replacement Project

6/14/2021 Beacon Workshop Meeting

June 14, 2021
7:00PM
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Workshop Agenda Items

1. Notice of Change in Meeting Location June 14, 2021

2. Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act Presentation by City Attorney

3. Proposed Local Law to Create Chapter 155, Article III of the Code of the City of Beacon to Prohibit Smoking in City Parks

4. Participatory Budgeting Discussion

5. Recommendations from the Parking and Traffic Safety Committee

6. Police Advisory Committee

7. Proposed Historic Property Nominations Pursuant to the Historic District Landmark Overlay (HDLO) Zone

8. Proposed Abandonment of City Paper Streets: Morse Street, Be Vier Avenue, and Ryans Avenue

5/24/2021 Workshop Meeting

May 25, 2021
7:00PM
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Workshop Agenda Items

1. Notice of Change in Meeting Location May 24, 2021

2. Discussion of 2021 Public Events with City Administrator Chris White and Recreation Director Mark Price

3. Food Security Update

4. Affordable Housing Presentation with Cea Weaver of Housing Justice for All

5. Proposed Abandonment of City Paper Streets: Morse Street, Be Vier Avenue, and Ryans Avenue

6. Proposed Appointment of Eleanor Peck to the Conservation Advisory Committee

7. Proposed Appointment of Pastor Daniel Blackburn to the Commission on Human Rights

Executive Session Items:

None Listed

5/10/2021 Workshop Meeting

May 10, 2021
7:00PM
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Workshop Agenda Items

1. Notice in Change of Meeting Location May 10, 2021

2. Police Reform Implementation Discussion

3. Affordable Housing Presentation With Anne Saylor, Dutchess County Deputy Commissioner for Housing

4. Viewsheds

5. Paper Street

6. Proposed Budget Amendment

Executive Session Items:

1. Personnel

2. Contracts