5/16/2022 Beacon City Council Meeting

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May 16, 2022
7:00pm
City Council Agenda

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MEETING

While Mayor Lee Kyriacou initially slated a Moment of Silence for COVID-19, he added two more dedications in, including a moment for the the racially motivated mass shooting in Buffalo, NY, and the shooting death in Beacon at Forrestal Heights on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Mayor Kyriacou called it a homicide. City Administrator Chris White expressed condolences to the family, and urged people to call the Beacon Police with any tips.

A Police Officer, Trevor Wood, was promoted to Detective. The affirmative vote was unanimous, with Councilmember Justice McCray abstaining.

Agenda On City Of Beacon’s Website

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Community Segment

A MLK Essay Contest presentation was scheduled, but postponed due to early dismissal of the schools for the thunderstorm.

Public Comment

Notice Of Meeting Location

Public Hearings

None scheduled

Reports: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator

1. Moment of Silence for the One Million American Lives lost to COVID-19

2. Proclamation of May 2022 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Local Laws and Resolutions:

1. Resolution No. 69 - Appointing Police Officer Trevor Wood to the Position of Police Detective

2. Resolution No. 70 - Adopting a Local Law to Amend Chapter 5, Section 20, of the Code of the City of Beacon to Amend Ward Boundaries

3. Resolution No. 71 - Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute an Agreement with Doyle Contracting, Inc. for Mount Beacon Reservoir Dam and Pocket Dam Rehabilitation

Approval of Minutes

City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2022

2nd Opportunity for Public Comments

Execute Session

Adjournment:

5/2/2022 Beacon City Council Meeting

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4/4/2022 Beacon City Council Meeting

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April 4, 2022
7:00pm
City Council Agenda

Agenda On City Of Beacon’s Website

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Notice Of Meeting Location

Community Segment

Public Comment

Public Hearings

None Scheduled

Reports: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator

1. Community Quarterly - Session One Outline

Local Laws and Resolutions:

1. Resolution No. 58 - Ratifying Paolo Foscolo, Peter Stropoli, and Gavin Coughlin to the City of Beacon Fire Department

2. Resolution No. 59 - Appointing Kimberly Marra-Choffo to the Position of Deputy City Clerk

3. Resolution No. 60 - Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute an Agreement with High End Automotive, Inc. for Vehicle Towing Services (as stated during the 3/28/2022 Workshop Meeting, the contract was originally with Cervone, who is retiring)

4. Resolution No. 61 - Authorizing the City Administrator to Execute an Agreement with C.R.P. Sanitation, Inc. for Organic Waste Pick-Up and Composting

Approval of Minutes

City Council Meeting Minutes March 21, 2022

2nd Opportunity for Public Comments

Execute Session

Adjournment:

3/21/2022 Beacon City Council Meeting

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3/7/2022 Beacon City Council Meeting

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March 7, 2022
7:00pm
City Council Agenda

Editor’s Note: Highlights in this meeting include the vote on Eviction Without Good Cause after the second Public Hearing period closed. The legislation passed 6-1.

Agenda On City Of Beacon’s Website

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Public Comment

Notice of Meeting Location March 7, 2022

Public Hearings

Public Hearing for a Proposed Local Law to Amend Chapter 31, Sections 8 and 10 of the Code of City of Beacon Concerning Residency and Employment Requirements for Career Firefighters and the Fire Chief

Public Hearing for Proposed Local Law to Amend Chapter 173 of the Code of the City of Beacon Concerning Rental Properties to Prohibit Eviction without Good Cause

Public Hearing for a Proposed Local Law to Amend Chapter 211, Article II, Section 10, Subsection B of the Code of the City of Beacon to Add Stop Signs at Certain Intersections

Reports: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator

Local Laws and Resolutions:

1. Resolution No. 43 - Appointing Peter Hockler to the Position of Wastewater Plant Maintenance Mechanic

2. Resolution No. 44 - Appointing Andret Hart to the Position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - Type A Plant

3. Resolution No. 45 - Appointing Amanda Caputo to the Position of Municipal Secretary

4. Resolution No. 46 - Appointing Christopher Egitto to the Position of Motor Equipment Operator

5. Resolution No. 47 - Approving the City of Beacon Fire Department Volunteer Members who Qualify for Length of Service Award Program Contribution for 2021

6. Resolution No. 48 - Amending the Master Fee Schedule Concerning Wireless Telecommunication Services Facilities

7. Resolution No. 49 - Adopting a Local Law to Amend Chapter 31, Sections 8 and 10 of the Code of City of Beacon Concerning Residency and Employment Requirements for Career Firefighters and the Fire Chief

8. Resolution No. 50 - Adopting a Local Law to Amend Chapter 211, Article II, Section 10, Subsection B of the Code of the City of Beacon to Add Stop Signs at Certain Intersections

9. Resolution No. 51 - Adopting a Local Law to Amend Chapter 173 of the Code of the City of Beacon Concerning Rental Properties to Prohibit Eviction without Good Cause, as Amended.

Approval of Minutes

City Council Meeting Minutes February 22, 2022

2nd Opportunity for Public Comments

Execute Session

Adjournment: