12/17/2018 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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:

• A continuation of a public hearing 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

• A public hearing to receive public comment on a proposed local law to create Chapter 42 of the Code of the City of Beacon to establish a Municipal Identification Program in the City of Beacon

• A public hearing to receive public comment on a proposed local law to repeal Chapter 223, Article III, Section 24.8 and to amend Chapter 223, Attachment 2 of the Code of the City of Beacon concerning amusement centers containing only vintage amusement devices

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 adopting a Local Law to create Chapter 42 of the code of the City of Beacon to establish a Municipal Identification Program in the City of Beacon

2. A resolution setting a public hearing for February 4, 2019 to receive public comment on a proposed Local Law to amend Section 223-24.5 of the Code of the City of Beacon and to refer proposed local law to the Dutchess County Planning Board and the City Planning Board for a report and recommendation

3. A resolution adopting a policy for banners across Main Street

4. A resolution authorizing execution of agreement with Weston & Sampson for Site Improvement Design Services at The Pete And Toshi Seeger Riverfront Park

5. Consideration of approval of Lease with Verizon Wireless to allow co-location of a rooftop antenna on Mase Hook and Ladder Building

6. A resolution ratifying award of contract with Mcmillen Bros. for emergency replacement of furnace in Memorial Building

7. Tioronda Bridge

Approval of Minutes

• Approval of Minutes from December 3, 2018

Budget Amendments

• Budget Amendment

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

12/3/2018 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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.

Community Segment

•Beacon Community Kitchen

Public Hearings

• A public hearing to receive public comment on a proposed local law to repeal Chapter 135 and to amend Chapter 1, Article I, Section 3 of the Code of the City of Beacon to remove reference to Housing Standards in the City Code

• A public hearing to receive public comment on an application to amend a Special Use Permit for the project known as “The Roundhouse” on East Main Street

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 Ryan Sambells as a Police Officer in the City of Beacon Police Department

2. A resolution to adopt the 2019 Budget for the City of Beacon

3. A resolution adopting a local law to repeal Chapter 135 and to amend Chapter 1, Article I, Section 3 of the Code of the City of Beacon to remove reference to Housing Standards in the City Code.

4. A resolution granting a special use permit for 2 East Main St (The Roundhouse)

5. A resolution to refer the Concept Plan for 23-28 Creek Drive to the Dutchess County Planning Board and the City Planning Board for a report and recommendation

6. A resolution setting a public hearing for December 17, 2018 to receive public comment on a proposed local law to create Chapter 42 of the Code of the City of Beacon to establish a Municipal Identification Program in the City of Beacon

Approval of Minutes

• Approval of Minutes from November 19, 2018

Budget Amendments

• 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

11/19/2018 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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:

• David McGuill - Related Management Company & Tompkins Terrace

Public Hearings:

• A public hearing to receive public comment concerning the proposed 2019 Budget for the City of Beacon, New York

• A public hearing 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

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 George A. Kolb, Jr. Building Inspector for the City of Beacon

2. A resolution setting a public hearing for December 3, 2018 to receive public comment on a proposed local law to repeal Chapter 135 and to amend Chapter 1, Article I, Section 3 of the Code of the City of Beacon to remove reference to Housing Standards in the City Code

3. A resolution setting a public hearing for December 3, 2018 to receive public comment on an application to amend a Special Use Permit for the project known as “The Roundhouse” on East Main Street

4. A resolution setting a public hearing for December 17, 2018 to receive public comment on a Local Law to repeal Chapter 223-24.8 of the Code of the City of Beacon regarding amusement centers containing only vintage amusement devices

5. A resolution awarding the contract for Asset Management Services to Delaware Engineering and Pattern for Progress

6. A resolution awarding the contract for a Conservation Easement Appraisal of Property to McGrath & Company

Approval of Minutes:

• Approval of Minutes from November 5, 2018

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

11/5/2018 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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

• Approval of Minutes from October 15, 2018

Budget Amendments

• 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

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:

• A public hearing to receive public comment on a proposed Local Law to amend Chapter 211 of the Code of the City of Beacon concerning 30-minute parking on West Main Street

• A public hearing 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

• A public hearing 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 Wilkes Street Sewer Slip Lining

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

• Approval of Minutes from October 1, 2018

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