Workshop Meetings

City Council Workshop Agendas For Meetings

All links and Agenda items listed here have been taken from the City of Beacon's public website and Agenda section here at this link.

10/23/2017 Workshop Meeting

Workshop Agenda Items

1.  Discussion of Zoning Amendments

10/10/2017 Workshop Meeting

Workshop Agenda Items

1.Appointment of a Part-Time Police Assistant

2.  Discussion of a Proposed Local Law Regarding Street Closure Requirements

3.  Continuation of Fishkill Creek Zoning District

4.  Beacon 248 Update

5.  Discussion of a Proposed Local Law Regarding Parking on Leonard Street and Safety Concerns on Blackburn

6.  Request from River Pool to Renew Equipment Storage Agreement

7.  Discussion of the Proposed Amendment to the Building Moratorium

8.  Budget Discussion Schedule

9.  Authorizing the CDBG Grant Application

10.  Request for a Subordination Agreement for 26 Beekman Street (the View

9/25/2017 Workshop Meeting

Workshop Agenda Items

1. Recreation Playground Expansion
2. Discussion of the Fishkill Creek Development District Zoning
3. Request for an Extension - Roseneth Estates, LLC
4. Discussion of a Proposed Local Law Related to Brush Removal
5. Proposed Amendment to the Charter

9/11/2017 Workshop Meeting

Workshop Agenda Items

1. Presentation by City Auditors
2. Discussion of Zoning Updates - John Clarke, City Planner
3. Rules and Regulations of Street Closures
4. 2018 Community Development Block Grant Applications
5. NYS DOS LWRP Grant

Upcoming Public Hearings

1. 9/18 Proposed Local Law Regarding Water Cross Connections
2. 9/18 Proposed Local Law Regarding the Installation of Water and Sewer Utilities
3. 9/18 Proposed Local Law to Enact a Residential Building Moratorium
4. 9/18 Proposed Local Law Regarding the City Charter
5. 9/18 Proposed Local Law Regarding Ward Boundaries

Executive Session

1. Sale of Real Property Located at 23-28 Creek Drive
2. Contract Negotiations

8/28/2017 Workshop Meeting

Workshop Agenda Items

1. Beacon 248 Easements
2. Tax Certiorari Settlement
3. Proposed Changes to the City Charter
4. Proposed Building Moratorium
5. Budget Amendements
6. Greenway Conservancy Trail Grant

Upcoming Public Hearings

1. Sept. 5 - Proposed Local Law Concerning the Disclosure of Information from City Applicants
2. Sept. 5 - Proposed Local Law Concerning Peddling and Soliciting
3. Sept. 18 - Proposed Local Law Regarding the Installation of Water and Sewer Utilities
4. Sept. 18 - Proposed Local Law Regarding Water Cross Connections

Executive Session

1. Sale of Real Property

8/14/2017 Workshop Meeting

Workshop Agenda Items

1. Tennis Court Rehabilitation: Skate Park and Batting Cage Proposal
2. Discussion of Park Pavilion Dedication
3. Discussion of a Local Law to Amend the Code as it Relates to Cross Connections
4. Recommendation of a Consultant to Rehab the Septage Receiving Station at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
5. Consideration of a Local Law to Repeal Chapter 191, Article III Concerning the Installation of Water and Sewer Utilities
6. Beacon 248 Update
7. 344 Main Street 1) review of parking license agreement 2) review of compliance of terms and conditions
8. Discussion of a Local Law to Amend the Code as it Relates to the Disclosure of Information from Applicants
9. "No Knock" Local Law
10. Sale of Real Property Located at 36 N. Cedar Street
11. Charter Revisions
12. Budget Amendments for August 21
13. Discussion of a Proposed Temporary Building Moratorium
14. Fishkill Avenue Rehabilitation Project - NYS DOT Supplemental Agreement No. 4

7/31/2017 Workshop Meeting

Workshop Agenda Items

1. South Avenue Bridge
2. Bus Shelter Art Project Update
3. Leggette Brashears and Graham Update on Bedrock Well Drilling
4. New York Leak Detection Proposal
5. Water System Evaluation Study - Engineering Services
6. Discussion of Proposed Building Moratorium
7. Budget Amendments
8. Confirming the Chairmanship of the Conservation Advisory Committee

Executive Session

1. Matters Pertaining to Personnel
2. Discussion of the Proposed Sale of City-Owned Real Property

7/10/2017 Workshop Meeting

Workshop Agenda Items

1. Introduction of Matt Landahl, Superintendent of Schools
2. Newburgh Noise Update
3. Camp Beacon Request for Expression of Interest
4. Development Discussion

Executive Session

1.  Sale of Real Property

7/3/2017 Workshop Meeting

Workshop Agenda Items

1. Milling and Paving Presentation
2. Award Recommendation for the Preventive Maintenance Service for Emergency Generators
3. Award Recommendation for the Kristy Drive Drainage Replacement
4. Award Recommendation for the Control and Telemetry Project for the Water Department
5. Acceptance of Dedication of a Portion of Judson Street

6/26/2017 Workshop Meeting*

Workshop Agenda Items

*This Workshop has been postponed due to lack of a quorum.  

NEW DATE: July 3, 2017 in a combined City Council/Workshop Meeting.

1. Memorial Park Tennis Courts - Softball and Skateboarding
2. Acceptance of Dedication of a Portion of Judson Street
3. Kristy Drive Drainage Replacement
4. Chapter 191 Discussion
5. Milling and Paving Presentation
6. Award Recommendation for the Control and Telemetry Project for the Water Department

6/12/2017 Workshop Meeting

Workshop Agenda Items

1. Odor Control System        
2. Discussion of Cross-Connection Control Proposed Local Law        
3. Discussion Regarding the Recent Update to the Comprehensive Plan        
4. Main Street Parking 

Executive Session:
1. Matters Pertaining to Personnel     

5/8/2017 Workshop Meeting

Workshop Agenda Items

1. Firefly Festival - Discussion of Ticketed Event in Memorial Park
2. Churchill Street Parking Lot Plan
3. Consolidated Firehouse Project Overview
4. Charter Review Committee Recommendations
5. Agreement with Mitchell Associates Architects
6. The View Project Easements
7. Parking and Traffic Preliminary Discussion

4/24/2017 WORKSHOP MEETING

Workshop Agenda Items

1. Fire Department Relocation Update
2. Workforce Affordable Housing
3. Churchill Street Parking Lot - Overview of Plan
4. Consideration of Planning Board’s Circulation of Notice of the Planning Board’s Intent to be Lead Agency for SEQRA Review.
5. Renewal of an Agreement with Millennium Strategies for Grant Writing and Administrative Services
6. Budget Amendments
7. Hudson River Anchorages

Executive Session

1. Matters Pertaining to Personnel
2. Sale of Real Property

4/10/2017 WORKSHOP MEETING

Workshop Agenda Items

1. City Charter Revisions
2. Workforce Affordable Housing
3. Parks and Recreation Fee Study
4. Tax Cert Settlements
5. Parking Dimensions
6. Hudson River Anchorages

Executive Session

1. Matters Pertaining to Personnel
2. Sale of Real Property

3/27/2017 WORKSHOP MEETING

Workshop Agenda Items:

1. Charter Presentation
2. Fire Department Relocation Update
3. Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance Updates
4. City Policy Regarding Residents and City Officials
5. Capital Plan

Upcoming Public Hearings

1. April 3 - Public Hearing to Receive Comments Concerning a Local Law Regarding Grievance Day
2. April 3 - Public Hearing to Receive Comments Concerning Public Trail Regulations

Executive Session:

1. Settlements of Litigation