10/19/2026 City Council Combined Meeting and Workshop

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Beacon City Council Meeting

COURTROOM, 1 MUNICIPAL PLAZA, BEACON, NY 12508, AND LIVE VIA ZOOM

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Presentation of the Proposed 2027 Operating Budget

Proposed 2027 Budget: Highway Department

Proposed 2027 Budget: Water and Sewer Department

Proposed 2027 Budget: Wastewater Treatment Plant

Public Comment

Public Hearings

Public Hearing for a Proposed Local Law Concerning Penalties for Violations of the City's Zoning, Fire Prevention, and Building Codes

Public Hearing for a Proposed Local Law Concerning Short-Term Rentals

Workshop

Certification of Base Proportions for the 2026 Assessment

Settlement of Prospect Realty Syndicate Inc. Tax Certiorari

Settlement of 487 Main Street LLC Tax Certiorari

Appointment of David Murphy to the Position of Mechanical Equipment Operator

Appointment of Mary Timm to the Position of Senior Typist

Authorization for City of Beacon Bond Issuances

Discussion of City of Beacon Flock Automatic License Plate Readers

Reports: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator

Local Laws and Resolutions

1.Resolution No. 82 - Appointing David Murphy to the Position of Motor Equipment Operator

2.Resolution No. 83 - Appointing Mary Timm to the Position of Senior Typist

3.Resolution No. 84 - Certifying Base Proportions for the 2026 Assessment

4.Resolution No. 85 - Authorizing Settlement of Prospect Realty Syndicate Inc. Tax Certiorari

5.Resolution No. 86 - Authorizing Settlement of 487 Main Street LLC Tax Certiorari

6.Resolution No. 87- Authorizing a Bond Issuance for the Construction of Mount Beacon Water Storage Tank

7.Resolution No. 88 - Authorizing a Bond Issuance for the Purchase of a Track Loader for the Highway Department

8.Resolution No. 89 - Authorizing a Bond Issuance for the Purchase of a Utility Maintenance Truck

9.Resolution No. 90 - Authorizing a Bond Issuance for the Construction of High Lift Pump No. 4

10.Resolution No. 91 - Authorizing a Bond Issuance for the Purchase and Installation of Liquid Waste Screening Equipment at the Wastewater Treatment Plant

11.Resolution No. 92 - Adopting Local Law No. 5 of 2026 Concerning Penalties for Violations of the City's Zoning, Fire Prevention, and Building Codes

12.Resolution No. 93 - Setting a Public Hearing for the 2027 Proposed Budget

Approval of Minutes

1.October 5, 2026 Minutes

Public Comment - Second Opportunity

Executive Session

1.Executive Session: Real Property

Announcement of Next Meeting: November 2, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

Adjournment

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