11/5/2018 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Public Comment

Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. Please sign in at the podium. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes, with speakers recognized in the order they appear on the sign-in sheet. A second public comment opportunity will be provided later in the meeting for those who do not get to speak during this first segment.

Reports

  •       Council Member Amber J. Grant

  •       Council Member John E. Rembert

  •       Council Member Lee Kyriacou 

  •       Council Member George Mansfield 

  •       Council Member Jodi M. McCredo 

  •       Council Member Terry Nelson

  •       City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero

  •       County Legislators 

  • Mayor Randy Casale

Local Laws and Resolutions

  1. A resolution to amend Chapter 211 of the Code of the City of Beacon concerning parking on West Main Street

  2. A resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with The Noise Consultancy, LLC concerning the City of Beacon’s Noise Ordinance

  3. A resolution authorizing the execution of a Shared Services Agreement with the County of Dutchess for Central Purchasing Services

  4. A resolution setting a public hearing for November 19, 2018 to receive public comment concerning the proposed 2019 Budget for the City of Beacon

  5. A resolution setting a public hearing for November 19, 2018 to receive public comment on a proposed local law to delete Chapter 183 entitled “Signs” and to amend Chapter 223 Sections 15 and 63 of Code of the City of Beacon, concerning sign regulations in the City of Beacon

  6. A resolution supporting the Dutchess County Local Law encouraging the use of reusable bags via the implementation of a surcharge on carryout disposable bags

Approval of Minutes

Budget Amendments

2nd Opportunity for Public Comments

Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.

Adjournment

10/15/2018 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL

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Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Public Comment

Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. Please sign in at the podium. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes, with speakers recognized in the order they appear on the sign-in sheet. A second public comment opportunity will be provided later in the meeting for those who do not get to speak during this first segment.

Public Hearings:

Reports

  •       Council Member Amber J. Grant

  •       Council Member John E. Rembert

  •       Council Member Lee Kyriacou 

  •       Council Member George Mansfield 

  •       Council Member Jodi M. McCredo 

  •       Council Member Terry Nelson

  •       City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero

  •       County Legislators 

  • Mayor Randy Casale

Local Laws and Resolutions

  1. A resolution authorizing the Submission of the Fiscal Year 2019 Dutchess County Community Development Block Grant Program application for Green Street Park Improvements

  2. A resolution authorizing the submission of the fiscal year 2019 Dutchess County Community Development Block Grant program application for Wilkes Street Sewer Slip Lining

  3. A resolution to adopt a Local Law to amend Chapter 223, Article IVE, Section 41.21 of the Code of the City of Beacon regarding the Linkage District Regulations for Uses that require a Special Permit

  4. A resolution to adopt a Local Law to amend Chapter 223, Section 61.3 of the Code of the City of Beacon concerning Public Notice Signs

  5. A resolution granting an Amended Special Use Permit to Beacon Lofts and Storage, LLC at 39 Front Street

  6. A resolution authorizing entering into a Right-of-Way Easement Agreement with Central Hudson Gas & Electric and Verizon New York, Inc. for City property located on Cross Street

  7. A resolution authorizing a Stormwater Management Facility Inspection and Maintenance Easement Agreement regarding 123 Rombout Avenue

  8. A resolution awarding the contract for the Fairview Tank Replacement to Statewide Aquastore, Inc

  9. A resolution to award the contract for the Removal and Disposal of Sludge from a Digester at the City of Beacon Wastewater Treatment Facility to Spectraserv

  10. Resolution to Certify Base Percentages and Proportions for the 2018 Assessment Roll Pursuant to Article 19 of the Real Property Tax Law

  11. Resolution re: Certiorari Settlement - Mtr. of Continental Healthcare VIII Limited Partnership v. Board of Assessors of the City of Beacon, et al. (Sup. Ct. Dutchess Co. Index Nos. 51760/17 and 52144/18) - Settlement of 2017 and 2018 Tax Certiorari Proceedings

  12. A resolution to amend and replace the City’s existing policy regarding sexual harassment

Approval of Minutes

2nd Opportunity for Public Comments

Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.

Adjournment

10/1/2018 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Public Comment:

Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. Please sign in at the podium. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes, with speakers recognized in the order they appear on the sign-in sheet. A second public comment opportunity will be provided later in the meeting for those who do not get to speak during this first segment.

Presentations

Public Hearings

Reports

  •       Council Member Amber J. Grant

  •       Council Member John E. Rembert

  •       Council Member Lee Kyriacou 

  •       Council Member George Mansfield 

  •       Council Member Jodi M. McCredo 

  •       Council Member Terry Nelson

  •       City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero

  •       County Legislators 

  • Mayor Randy Casale

Local Laws and Resolutions:

  1. A resolution authorizing the Mayor or City Administrator to sign an agreement with Complus for parking ticket collection

  2. A resolution to schedule a public hearing on October 15, 2018 to receive public comment on a proposed resolution authorizing the submission of the fiscal year 2019 Dutchess County Community Development Block Grant Program application for Green Street Park improvements and Wilkes Street Sewer Slip Lining

  3. A resolution setting a public hearing for October 15, 2018 to receive public comment on a proposed local law to amend Chapter 211 of the Code of the City of Beacon concerning parking on West Main Street

Approval of Minutes

2nd Opportunity for Public Comments

Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.

Executive Session

  1. Executive Session: Personnel

Adjournment

9/17/2018 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Public Comment:

Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. Please sign in at the podium. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes, with speakers recognized in the order they appear on the sign-in sheet. A second public comment opportunity will be provided later in the meeting for those who do not get to speak during this first segment.

Public Hearings:

Reports:

  •       Council Member Amber J. Grant

  •       Council Member John E. Rembert

  •       Council Member Lee Kyriacou 

  •       Council Member George Mansfield 

  •       Council Member Jodi M. McCredo 

  •       Council Member Terry Nelson

  •       City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero

  •       County Legislators 

  • Mayor Randy Casale

Local Laws and Resolutions:

  1. A resolution appointing Police Officer Ruffolo

  2. A resolution appointing Police Officer Sequist

  3. A resolution granting a special use permit for 21 South Avenue

  4. A resolution awarding the contract for the Beekman Street Bridge Joint Repairs to A. Servidone/B. Anthony Construction Corp., JV

Approval of Minutes

2nd Opportunity for Public Comments

Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.

Adjournment

9/4/2018 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Public Comment

Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. Please sign in at the podium. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes, with speakers recognized in the order they appear on the sign-in sheet. A second public comment opportunity will be provided later in the meeting for those who do not get to speak during this first segment.

Public Hearings

Reports

  •       Council Member Amber J. Grant
  •       Council Member John E. Rembert
  •       Council Member Lee Kyriacou 
  •       Council Member George Mansfield 
  •       Council Member Jodi M. McCredo 
  •       Council Member Terry Nelson
  •       City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero
  •       County Legislators 
  •       Mayor Randy Casale

Local Laws and Resolutions

  1. A resolution to adopt a local law to amend Chapter 211 of the Code of the City of Beacon concerning Stop Signs on Monell Place and adding No Parking to Dewindt and South Chestnut Streets
  2. A resolution to adopt a local law to amend Chapter 191, Article II and Chapter 192, Section 30 concerning Street and Sidewalk Opening Permits
  3. A proposed local law to create Chapter 97 and amend Chapters 192, 195 and 223 of the Code of the City of Beacon concerning Driveways
  4. A resolution amending the Fee Schedule concerning Driveway and Parking Lot Permits
  5. A resolution to schedule a public hearing on October 1, 2018 to receive public comment on a proposed Local Law to amend Chapter 223, Section 61.3 of the Code of the City of Beacon concerning Public Notice Signs
  6. A resolution to request an extension of the scoping comment period with additional public information and scoping meetings, for the NY/NJ Harbor & Tributaries (NYNJHAT) Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study; and to complete specific studies prior to the winnowing of proposed alternatives
  7. A resolution to schedule a public hearing on September 17, 2018 to receive public comment on a Special Use Permit application for the HIP Lofts
  8. A resolution authorizing the City Administrator to apply for NYS Water Infrastructure Improvement Act (WIIA) Grant Assistance

Approval of Minutes

2nd Opportunity for Public Comments

Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.

Adjournment