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Briarcliff Manor public meetings in 2025

86 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board adopted Local Law 9 adding Chapter 46 procurement best‑value and approved rooftop solar permit

The Board unanimously adopted Local Law No. 9 of 2025, adding Chapter 46 on procurement using best value. It also unanimously approved an amended special permit for Congregation Sons of Israel at 1666 Pleasantville Road, allowing a 497‑module, 201.285 kW rooftop solar photovoltaic system while continuing the existing place‑of‑worship use. The public hearing on the affordable‑housing amendment was adjourned to Jan 20 2026, and the public hearing on the solar permit was opened and then closed the same evening.

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Tue Dec 16, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Briarcliff Manor to hold public hearings on zoning and affordable housing

The Board of Trustees will conduct public hearings regarding affordable housing definitions and a zoning text amendment for the 'Briarhouse' property. The board will also review quarterly financial reports and consider several budget transfers for vehicle maintenance and water main design.

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Thu Dec 11, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review mixed-use building and 7-lot subdivision

The Planning Board will review several site plan applications and permits for commercial and residential developments. This includes a new mixed-use building and a subdivision of a 15.5-acre property.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board waives hearing and approves PV system site plan at 1666 Pleasantville Rd

The Board voted to waive the public hearing and approve the site‑plan resolution for a photovoltaic system on the roof of 1666 Pleasantville Road, pending board of trustees approval. It also scheduled a public hearing for the mixed‑use project at 1230/1238 Pleasantville Road on Jan 8 2026, and referred the gas‑station renovation at 126 North State Road to the Architectural Review Board with a planned site walk. The Board approved the November minutes and adjourned at 9:47 pm.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025

Local Development Corporation

LDC to authorize annual audits for 2025-2027

The Briarcliff Manor Local Development Corporation is meeting to authorize an agreement for annual audits and discuss landscaping for the Justice Center. The board will also review the November financial report and current invoices.

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✓ Decided: Board approved hiring PKF O'Connor Davies for the 2025‑2026 and 2026‑2027 audits

The board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the CEO to execute the audit engagement with PKF O'Connor Davies for fiscal years ending May 31, 2026 and May 31, 2027, including language to cancel the second year if unnecessary. The board also unanimously approved the minutes of the November 13, 2025 meeting, set the next meeting for January 13, 2026, and adjourned the session.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board to adopt code amendments for public sidewalk facilities

The Board of Trustees will consider adopting Local Law No. 7 of 2025, which amends Chapter 186-7 of the Village Code to clarify requirements for abandoned underground facilities and new facility placement in public streets and sidewalks. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a zoning text amendment regarding a Briarhouse project.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted Local Law No. 8 amending Chapter 186‑7 Streets and Sidewalks

The Board unanimously adopted Local Law No. 8 of 2025, amending Village Code Chapter 186‑7 and approved a SEQR Negative Declaration for the amendment. It also approved a resolution establishing a Strategic Property Redevelopment Floating Zone for the Briarhouse & Village Justice Center project and scheduled a public hearing for December 16, 2025. Several public hearings on related draft legislation were adjourned to later dates, and the November 18, 2025 minutes were approved.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board reviews zoning amendments and FY 2026/27 budget calendar

The Board of Trustees will hold continued public hearings on street protection, affordable housing, and the creation of Downtown Adjacent Planned Unit Development Districts. Members will also discuss the FY 2026/27 budget timeline and the 2026 annual meeting calendar.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Briarcliff Manor to consider updates to street and sidewalk facility rules

The Board of Trustees will hold continued public hearings on amending the village code regarding specialty zones and the protection of street and sidewalk facilities. The board is also reviewing the FY 2024-2025 auditor's report and various administrative appointments.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously adopts Local Law No. 7 to renumber and reorganize the village code

The Board of Trustees approved Local Law No. 7 of 2025, which renumbers and reorganizes various chapters of the village code and creates Chapter 220‑21 Specialty Zones. It also approved FY 25/26 budget transfers, awarded a fire‑hydrant contract to Ferguson Waterworks for $61,106.72, reappointed a Library Board member, and approved an under‑18 fire‑department membership. All actions were taken by unanimous vote.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees to review budget transfers and public hearings on street and zone laws

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss financial transfers for capital projects and operating contingencies. The meeting includes continued public hearings on street protection and the reorganization of village code specialty zones.

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Mon Nov 24, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board denies rear addition at 548 Pleasantville Road over yard setbacks

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider the Caruso application for a first‑floor rear addition at 548 Pleasantville Road. The board will deny the request because the proposed side yard dimensions (14 ft 8 in and 31 ft 10 in) do not meet the minimum requirements of 18 ft and 40 ft under Schedule 220, Attachment 2 of the Village Code. No other agenda items are listed.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board to consider new zoning for Downtown Adjacent PUDs and 235 Elm Road project

The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on updating affordable housing and street facility codes, as well as establishing new 'Specialty Zones' and 'Downtown Adjacent Planned Unit Development Districts.' The meeting includes a review of a preliminary PUD approval for the Renaissance Briarcliff Manor project.

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✓ Decided: Village Board authorizes Stop DWI intermunicipal agreement through 2030

The Board voted unanimously to authorize the Village Manager to execute an agreement with Westchester County for participation in the Stop DWI Patrol/Datamaster Project from Jan 1 2026 to Dec 31 2030. It also approved referral of a rooftop solar special‑use permit to the Planning Boards and scheduled a public hearing on a new procurement chapter. Additional actions included approving fire department memberships and several meeting minutes.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Village will hold public hearings on new Downtown Planned Unit Development at 235 Elm Road

The Board of Trustees will consider several code amendments, including changes to Chapter 186-7 for streets and sidewalks and Chapter 220-2 and 220-10 for affordable housing. They will hold public hearings on a local law to create Chapter 220-21.C Downtown Adjacent Planned Unit Development districts and on a preliminary PUD approval for 235 Elm Road by Rose Enterprises Group, Inc. Additional items include a special use permit amendment for rooftop solar at 1666 Pleasantville Road, authorization for an intermunicipal DWI agreement with Westchester County, and scheduling a hearing on a best‑value procurement chapter. The meeting also includes a Pavement Management Group presentation and discussion of fire department memberships.

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Thu Nov 13, 2025

Local Development Corporation

Board to approve planning services agreement for Pleasantville Road redevelopment

The Briarcliff Manor Local Development Corporation board will review the FY2024‑2025 audit, financial reports for September and October, and pending invoices. It will consider authorizing the chief executive officer to execute an agreement with BFJ Planning for planning services related to the redevelopment of 1030 and 1050 Pleasantville Road. The agenda also includes a possible Justice Center schematic update and routine board and staff discussions.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves BFJ Planning agreement for Pleasantville Road redevelopment

The board voted unanimously to authorize the CEO to sign an agreement with BFJ Planning for professional planning services related to the redevelopment of 1030 and 1050 Pleasantville Road. The minutes of the September 25, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

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Thu Nov 13, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider Downtown Adjacent PUD district for 235 Elm Rd

The Briarcliff Manor Planning Board will review a recommendation to establish a Downtown Adjacent Planned Unit Development District (220-21.C) and grant Preliminary PUD approval for the property at 235 Elm Road. The board will also consider a sign permit application for 1123 Pleasantville Road and a zoning text amendment to Chapter 220-21 Specialty Zones. Additional agenda items include the Village Engineer’s Report and approval of the meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves sign permit, advances PUD application

The Briarcliff Manor Planning Board approved a sign permit for Froggys at 1123 Pleasantville Road. The board also reviewed a proposed zoning text amendment for specialty zones and directed staff to draft a memo. For the 235 Elm Road PUD application, the board discussed the proposal, consented to the Board of Trustees acting as lead agency under SEQR, and requested the applicant return in January with updated materials. No final decision was made on the PUD.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025

Comprehensive Plan Update

Village holds Comprehensive Plan workshop to outline future growth

The Village of Briarcliff Manor held a Comprehensive Plan workshop. Officials presented the plan’s vision, community profile, and key recommendations on natural resources, housing, downtown, and parks. The session outlined goals and next steps for the long‑range strategy. No formal actions or votes were taken.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Public hearing on 235 Elm Road Planned Unit Development district

The Board of Trustees will consider several agenda items, including a public hearing to establish a Downtown Adjacent Planned Unit Development District and preliminary approval for 235 Elm Road. They will also schedule a hearing for a local law to reorder the code and create specialty zones, and continue a hearing to amend Chapter 186-7 Streets and Sidewalks. Additional items include the award of a bid for Law Park Drainage Phase 2, a SEQR Negative Declaration for Chilmark Park improvements, and the Village Justice Court auditor's report.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board schedules public hearing on new Specialty Zones zoning law

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on November 18, 2025 to consider a Local Law that reorganizes several code chapters and creates Chapter 220‑21 Specialty Zones. It also designates the Village as lead agency for the Briarhouse & Village Justice Center project at 1030 and 1050 Pleasantville Road. Additional agenda items include a public hearing on a Downtown Adjacent Planned Unit Development at 235 Elm Road and an amendment to Chapter 186‑7 Streets and Sidewalks.

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✓ Decided: Board awards $1.398M Law Park Drainage Phase 2 contract to Site Construction Corp

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved awarding the Law Park Drainage Phase 2 contract to Site Construction Corp for $1,398,300 and authorized the Village Manager to sign the agreement. It also unanimously adopted lead‑agency notices for the Briarhouse & Village Justice Center project and the Renaissance Briarcliff Manor project, and scheduled a public hearing on the proposed downtown‑adjacent Planned Unit Development for November 18, 2025.

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Thu Oct 9, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review mixed-use building proposal on Pleasantville Road

The Planning Board will review three applications for properties on Pleasantville Road. These include a request for a new mixed-use building, a sign permit, and a solar system installation.

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✓ Decided: Board approved designating the Village as Lead Agency for the project

The Planning Board approved a resolution making the Village the Lead Agency for the 1230/1238 Pleasantville Road site plan. It unanimously waived the public hearing and approved the amended resolution for the photovoltaic system at 555 Pleasantville Road. The Board asked for sign revisions at 1123 Pleasantville Road and deferred approval until a November resubmission. September meeting minutes were also approved.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Trustees to vote on code amendments for underground utility protection

The Board of Trustees will vote on amending Village Code Chapter 186-7 to clarify requirements for protecting existing underground facilities and managing abandoned utilities. The board will also hear public comments on a solar battery storage franchise renewal and a special use permit.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts Local Law prohibiting Tier 2 battery storage systems

The Village Board adopted Local Law No. 6 of 2025, amending Chapter 178 to expressly prohibit Tier 2 battery energy storage systems and approved a SEQR Negative Declaration confirming no significant environmental impact. The Board also unanimously renewed the cable franchise agreement with Cablevision of Wappingers Falls, Inc. and approved an amended special permit for rooftop solar installations at 555 Pleasantville Road.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board to review Justice Center design and tax refund for Sleepy Hollow Country Club

The Board of Trustees will discuss the Justice Center schematic design and hold public hearings on street protection and battery energy storage systems. The meeting includes reviews of FY 24/25 and 25/26 budget transfers and a corrected tax certiorari payment.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals to review three residential variance requests

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three applications for variances at single-family dwellings. These requests follow previous denials based on nonconformity with village codes regarding building height, floor area, and lot size for pools.

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Thu Sep 25, 2025

Local Development Corporation

Briarcliff Manor LDC to review Justice Center schematics and financial reports

The Local Development Corporation will discuss updates to the Justice Center schematic. The board is also scheduled to review September invoices and a PARIS budget report.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Justice Center design and minutes, scheduled upcoming meetings

The board gave general approval to proceed with the Justice Center design. The minutes of the August 27, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. Joint meetings with the Board of Trustees were scheduled for October 7 and October 21, 2025. The board adjourned the meeting unanimously at 7:50 p.m.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider a 12‑lot subdivision at 620 Sleepy Hollow Road

The board will review three development applications: a steep‑slopes permit for an addition at 154 South State Road, a 12‑lot subdivision on a 15.5‑acre site at 620 Sleepy Hollow Road, and an amendment to a special‑use permit to add a photovoltaic system on two buildings at 555 Pleasantville Road. The meeting will also include the Village Engineer’s Report and approval of the prior minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board approved amended resolution for HADI-154 steep slopes permit on South State Road

The Planning Board approved the amended resolution for the HADI‑154 steep slopes permit on South State Road. The Board directed the Village Planner to draft a resolution and a positive recommendation for the 555 Pleasantville Road special‑use permit at the next meeting. The Board also approved the August minutes and then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Comprehensive Plan Update

Village reviews community feedback on the Comprehensive Plan update

Staff from BFJ Planning and the Comprehensive Plan Working Group presented a summary of input gathered at the Briarcliff Manor Community Day. The feedback covers six themes—downtown, parks, transportation, housing, sustainability, and community facilities. The Board will discuss this input as part of the Comprehensive Plan update. No decisions were made at this meeting.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board will consider the Downtown Adjacent Zoning Study and related local law.

The Board of Trustees will review the Downtown Adjacent Zoning Study prepared by BFJ Planning and a proposed local law. They will hear a presentation on the 235 Elm Road development site and continue a public hearing to amend Chapter 220-2 and 220-10 on affordable housing. Additional public hearings will address adding Chapter 10 for the Auditor’s Office, a franchise renewal agreement with Cablevision of Wappingers Falls, Inc., and a special use permit amendment for rooftop solar at 555 Pleasantville Road.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts Local Law No. 5 creating a Village Auditor’s Office

The Board unanimously adopted Local Law No. 5, establishing Chapter 10, the Auditor’s Office, in the village code. It also opened and then closed the public hearing on that ordinance. Additional actions included opening a franchise renewal hearing, referring a rooftop solar permit to planning boards, approving a fire department membership, and adjourning the affordable‑housing hearing to November 18.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board reviews downtown zoning study and affordable housing amendments

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review a downtown adjacent zoning study and a presentation for 235 Elm Road. The meeting includes public hearings regarding the Auditor's Office and a franchise renewal agreement with Cablevision of Wappingers Falls, Inc.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board to adopt affordable housing code changes and swear in new police officer

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will swear in and appoint a new police officer and adopt Local Law No. 5 of 2025 to amend the village code on affordable housing definitions and requirements. The board will also hold public hearings on zoning and solar energy storage systems, and review a parking utilization study.

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✓ Decided: Village awarded $485,213 water main replacement contract to Aqua Works

The Board appointed Fernando Denis as a Police Officer Grade 4 with an annual salary of $102,564.96. It scheduled and adjourned several public hearings on affordable housing, streets and sidewalks, and solar energy, and set hearings for a new Auditor’s Office chapter and a Cablevision franchise renewal. The Board also awarded the Chappaqua Road–Route 100 water main replacement project to Aqua Works, Inc. for $485,213.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board to hold hearings on affordable housing, solar energy, and street protections

The Board of Trustees will continue a public hearing on affordable housing definitions and hold new hearings regarding battery energy storage systems and street facility protections. The meeting includes a parking utilization study presentation and a bid award for a water main replacement.

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Wed Aug 27, 2025

Local Development Corporation

Local Development Corporation to discuss parking study and Justice Center schematics

The Briarcliff Manor Local Development Corporation will meet to hold staff and board discussions. The agenda includes reviews of a parking study and schematics for the Justice Center.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved July 23 minutes, set next meeting, and adjourned

The Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the July 23, 2025 regular meeting. They discussed the DTS Parking Study and the Justice Center schematic but took no further action on those items. The next meeting was scheduled for September 25, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:01 p.m.

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Thu Aug 21, 2025

Comprehensive Plan Update

Working Group reviews sustainability chapter for Comprehensive Plan Update

The Comprehensive Plan Working Group discussed revisions to the Sustainability and Natural Resources chapter and the overall plan framework. The group is planning public engagement activities for September and November to gather resident input on the plan's vision.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Village adopts affordable housing law and promotes police sergeant

The Board of Trustees adopted a new local law requiring 10% of units in new residential developments to be affordable. The meeting also confirmed a police sergeant's promotion and authorized an intermunicipal agreement with Westchester County.

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✓ Decided: Board approved intermunicipal agreement for mutual aid rapid response with Westchester County

The Board unanimously authorized the Village Manager to execute an Intermunicipal Agreement with Westchester County for participation in the Mutual Aid and Rapid Response Plan. It also unanimously endorsed the Greenway Conservancy Trail Grant application, adopted an Amenity Donation Policy, and committed village funds to complete the Chilmark Park compostable toilets project. Additional unanimous actions included budget transfers, fire department memberships, promotion of Sergeant Ronald Yeager, and scheduling of two public hearings for September 2, 2025.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board considers affordable housing amendments and mutual aid agreement

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review several administrative actions and a continued public hearing. Discussions include police promotions, budget transfers, and the adoption of an amenity donation policy.

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Thu Aug 14, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews four development applications including mixed-use project

The Briarcliff Manor Planning Board will review four development applications at its August 14 meeting: an amended site plan for irrigation wells at 100 Shadow Tree Lane, steep slopes permits for single-family additions at 154 South State Road and 206 River Road, and a mixed-use building site plan with steep slopes permit at 1230/1238 Pleasantville Road. The board will also receive the Village Engineer’s report and approve minutes.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board unanimously approved Trump National Golf Course site plan

The Board unanimously approved the Trump National Golf Course site plan (PB-8-2025). It also unanimously approved the O'Shea River Road steep‑slopes permit and mandatory tree‑planting plan (PB-10-2025). The Board directed the Village Planner to prepare a resolution for the Hadi steep‑slopes permit (PB-12-2025). The July meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Briarcliff Manor to vote on Planning Board code amendments

The Board of Trustees will hold continued public hearings on amendments to the Planning Board and affordable housing codes. The board is also considering a new computer security breach policy and intermunicipal agreements with Westchester County.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted Local Law No. 4 amending Village Code Chapter 45 (Planning Board)

The Board unanimously approved a SEQR Negative Declaration and adopted Local Law No. 4 amending Chapter 45 of the Village Code. It also adopted a Computer System Security Breach Notification Policy, authorized intermunicipal agreements for EV charging stations and prisoner transportation, approved capital budget transfers, authorized a $471.45 tax refund, and confirmed new fire department membership and the continued service of Associate Village Justice Howard Code.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board considers affordable housing and planning board amendments

The Board of Trustees will hold continued public hearings on affordable housing and planning board regulations. Members will also consider a security breach notification policy and intermunicipal agreements with Westchester County.

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Wed Jul 23, 2025

Local Development Corporation

LDC to adopt mission statement and official logo

The Briarcliff Manor Local Development Corporation will meet to adopt its official mission statement, performance measurements, and official logo. The body is establishing its strategic direction for promoting economic growth and managing municipal assets.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously adopted the corporation’s official logo

The board approved the Authority Mission Statement and adopted an official seal as the corporation’s logo, both by unanimous vote. The minutes of the June 5, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. The next regular meeting was scheduled for August 27, 2025.

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Tue Jul 15, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board to consider amendments to Planning Board selection and removal criteria

The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings to amend Village Code regarding the Planning Board and land subdivision design standards. The body is also deciding on a water rehabilitation project bid and a new security breach notification policy.

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✓ Decided: Village awards $441,150 water rehab contract and approves multiple grant applications

The Board unanimously awarded the Ridgecrest/Tower Hill Water Rehabilitation Project to Insituform Technologies for $441,150. It also approved resolutions supporting the Harriet Tubman Scenic Byway and authorized grant applications for Climate Smart Communities, MS4 Mapping, and Hudson River Estuary projects. Additional actions included approving a new fire department youth member and adjourning a public hearing to August 5.

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Tue Jul 15, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board to consider water project bid and planning board amendments

The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings regarding amendments to the Planning Board and land subdivision design standards. The meeting includes a bid award for a water rehabilitation project and the adoption of a security breach notification policy.

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Thu Jul 10, 2025

Comprehensive Plan Update

Working Group reviews draft chapters for Comprehensive Plan Update

The Comprehensive Plan Working Group discussed revisions to the plan's vision, goals, and housing chapters. The group is planning public engagement activities to collect resident feedback through autumn.

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Thu Jul 10, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review mixed-use building and 12-lot subdivision

The Planning Board will review four land-use applications. These include requests for a new mixed-use building, a residential subdivision, and permits for home additions and irrigation.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously waives public hearing for Trump National site plan amendment

The Planning Board voted unanimously to waive the public hearing for the Trump National site plan amendment and to prepare a draft resolution. The board also ordered a halt to tree cutting at 620 Sleepy Hollow Road until a Tree Protection Plan is provided. Additional directives were given to prepare resolutions for other projects and to draft a memorandum on an affordable‑housing zoning amendment. The board approved the May 8 and June 12, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting at 10:48 pm.

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Tue Jul 1, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board votes to adopt new defect-notification local law and planning-board amendments

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees meets to decide on three local-law items: a new Chapter 40 on property-defect notifications, amendments to Chapter 45 governing the Planning Board, and related affordable-housing definitions. The board also hears a tax-certiorari update for Sleepy Hollow Country Club, a Sustainable Westchester power presentation, and a road-rights acceptance.

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✓ Decided: Village adopts new Notification of Defects law and approves tax refund

The Board unanimously adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2025, adding Chapter 40 “Notification of Defects” to the Village Code. It also approved a $180,476.89 tax refund settlement with Sleepy Hollow Country Club and accepted the dedication of Fee Court as a public road. Additional actions included fire department memberships, adjournments of several public hearings, scheduling a new hearing on Chapter 190, and approving the June 17 2025 meeting minutes.

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Tue Jul 1, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board to discuss affordable housing and zoning amendments

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review continued public hearings on affordable housing definitions and planning board amendments. The meeting includes discussions on grant funding and a resolution regarding the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Corridor.

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Mon Jun 30, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board to review four residential variance applications

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four applications for variances at single-family dwellings. These requests involve additions, height increases, and the legalization of an extra bedroom.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board to consider new law requiring written notice for village defect claims

The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on renewing special use permits for two churches and a new law regarding notifications of defects. The body is also deciding on environmental scoping for a solar project and extending a battery energy storage moratorium.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted final scope for DEIS on 15‑MW solar project

The Board unanimously adopted the final scoping document for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Briarcliff Solar LLC’s proposed 15‑MW solar farm at 345 Scarborough Road. It also renewed the special‑use permits for Briarcliff Congregational Church (July 13 2025‑July 12 2030) and Scarborough Presbyterian Church (June 27 2025‑June 27 2030). Additionally, the Board adjourned the Chapter 40 public hearing to July 1, 2025, and approved a resolution extending the village’s moratorium on battery energy storage systems.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board to consider solar project scoping and energy storage moratorium

The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on special use permits for two churches and a new notification of defect chapter. The meeting includes decisions on a solar project scoping document and a moratorium extension for battery energy storage systems.

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Thu Jun 12, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review site plan for 12 Greenwood Court

The Planning Board will review permit and site plan applications for two properties. The board will also provide comments on a proposed zoning text amendment to Chapter 45 of the Village Code.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board unanimously approved a sign permit for 126 North State Road

The Board voted unanimously to approve the sign permit application for 126 North State Road. It agreed to give a positive recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the variance and site‑plan request at 12 Greenwood Court. The Board also directed the village planner to prepare a memo with comments on the proposed Chapter 45 zoning text amendment. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board to hear presentation on 1050 Pleasantville Road

The Mayor and Board of Trustees are holding a joint meeting with the Briarcliff Manor Local Development Corporation. The agenda consists of a single presentation regarding BriarHouse.

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Thu Jun 5, 2025

Local Development Corporation

LDC to authorize developer for new Justice Center and mixed-use project

The Local Development Corporation is considering a Land Development Agreement to name Briarhouse, LLC as the preferred developer for two village parcels. The proposed project includes a new police station, court facility, and a mixed-use residential and commercial complex.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved Briarhouse LLC as preferred developer and budget

The board voted unanimously to ratify Briarhouse LLC as the preferred developer and to authorize the execution of the Land Development Agreement with license and exclusive option. The same vote also approved the corporation's revised proposed budget for fiscal year 2025‑26. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Village proposes new rules for Planning Board structure and membership

The Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to amend Chapter 45 of the Village Code to codify the Planning Board's powers and procedures. The meeting includes decisions on capital budget transfers and several land and service agreements.

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✓ Decided: Board approved Briarhouse LLC as preferred developer and LDA

The Board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Village Treasurer Kathryn Nivins through May 31, 2029. It also unanimously approved selecting Briarhouse, LLC as the preferred developer, granting it development rights and an exclusive option, and authorizing the execution of the Land Development Agreement. Public hearings on a planning amendment and two special‑use permits were adjourned to later dates.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board to discuss new defect notification laws and special use permits

The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on Planning Board amendments and special use permits for two churches. The meeting includes discussions on new legislation regarding notifications of defects and street facility protections.

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Fri May 30, 2025

Comprehensive Plan Update

Working Group reviews progress and layout for Comprehensive Plan update

The Comprehensive Plan Working Group reviewed a new chapter layout and a draft plan. The group discussed ways to gather public feedback on the vision statement and potential updates to the accessory dwelling unit policy.

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Tue May 20, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board adopts changes to affordable housing rules and schedules church permit renewals

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will adopt local law amendments to expand affordable housing definitions and requirements under Village Code Chapter 220. The board also schedules public hearings to renew special use permits for Briarcliff Congregational Church and Scarborough Presbyterian Church.

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✓ Decided: Board schedules two special-use permit hearings for June 3, 2025

The Board unanimously approved resolutions to hold public hearings on June 3, 2025 for renewal of special‑use permits for Briarcliff Congregational Church and Scarborough Presbyterian Church. It also unanimously adjourned the public hearing on Chapter 45 to June 3 and the affordable‑housing amendment hearing to July 1. The May 6 meeting minutes were approved with one abstention, and the regular meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

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Tue May 20, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board to hold hearings on affordable housing and Planning Board amendments

The Board of Trustees will conduct public hearings regarding affordable housing definitions and Planning Board rules. Members will also discuss Airbnb zoning and a proposed policy for donated benches.

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Thu May 8, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to consider 90-day extension for 3-lot subdivision at 205 River Road

The Planning Board will review a request for a 90-day extension for a 3-lot subdivision on a 1.92-acre property at 205 River Road, pending approval from the Westchester County Department of Health. The Board will also provide comments on a proposed zoning text amendment to Chapter 220-17 (Board of Appeals) requested by the Board of Trustees. Additional agenda items include the Village Engineer's Report and approval of previous meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously grants 90‑day extension for River Road subdivision

The Planning Board voted unanimously to approve a 90‑day extension for a three‑lot subdivision on the 1.92‑acre property at 205 River Road. The Board reported no comments on a proposed zoning text amendment. The minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.

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Tue May 6, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Public hearing on affordable housing code amendments requiring 10% AFFH units

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a local law to amend Chapter 220-10, increasing affordable housing requirements for new residential developments. Other actions include amending the fee schedule for water rent and meters, approving capital budget transfers and bond resolutions for fiscal year 25/26, authorizing a tax certiorari settlement for 149 Central Drive, and executing a labor agreement with the Policemen’s Benevolent Association. The board will also vote on an easement for Atria Field and a home rule request regarding occupancy tax.

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✓ Decided: Board authorized issuance of serial bonds up to $112,200

The Board unanimously approved several actions: it amended the village water rate schedule effective June 1, 2025; it approved $10,000 in capital budget transfers for electric‑vehicle charger projects; it authorized a $3,368.92 tax‑certiorari refund for FY 2020‑2025; and it adopted a bond resolution to issue serial bonds and bond‑anticipation notes up to $112,200 for sewer mapping and EV charger acquisition. The public hearing on affordable‑housing amendments was opened and then adjourned to May 20, 2025, also by unanimous vote.

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Tue May 6, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Water rate hike of 9.5% and 25% fee increase proposed

The Board of Trustees will review a public hearing to amend the affordable housing chapter, adopt water rate increases of 9.5% for consumption and 25% for ready-to-serve fees, approve capital budget transfers, settle a tax certiorari for 149 Central Drive, readopt the tax warrant due to software issues, authorize a police union MOU and an easement at Atria Field, and consider scheduling a public hearing on the Planning Board chapter. The water rate adjustments are needed to cover rising wholesale costs from NYC DEP and stabilize the Water Fund.

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Thu May 1, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals to review variance requests for three residential properties

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider variance applications for residential additions and alterations. One item is being referred to the Planning Board, while two others involve requests to bypass height and yard setback requirements.

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Wed Apr 30, 2025

Local Development Corporation

LDC to consider revised FY25/26 budget with deferred reimbursement

The Briarcliff Manor Local Development Corporation will discuss and potentially adopt a revised proposed budget for fiscal year 2025/2026 that defers reimbursement of expenses until Land Development Agreement funds are available. The board will also consider designating an additional bank, approving consultant agreements for CEO, CFO, and Acting Secretary, and discussing a Shared Services License Agreement. The meeting is a regular session with public attendance options.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves new bank designations and consultant agreements

The board designated TD Bank and Valley Bank as institutions for LDC fund deposits. It authorized the chairman to execute consultant agreements with the CEO, CFO, and Acting Secretary. The minutes of the March 26, 2025 meeting were approved. All actions were approved unanimously.

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Fri Apr 25, 2025

Comprehensive Plan Update

Working Group reviews draft chapters for Comprehensive Plan update

The Briarcliff Manor Comprehensive Plan Working Group is reviewing draft chapters and stakeholder feedback to shape a new sustainable and vibrant future plan. The group is discussing updates to the vision statement, goals, and the structure of the community facilities and parks sections.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board to vote on $35.7M budget, property tax levy override for 2025-2026

The Board of Trustees will close public hearings and vote on the FY 2025-2026 budget, including a local law to override the state property tax cap, allowing a tax levy of $16.58 million. The total operating budget is $35.67 million, with a capital budget of $8.28 million. The board will also accept the third-quarter financial report and hold a public hearing on the draft scope for Briarcliff Solar at 345 Scarborough Road.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts FY 2025‑26 operating budget and sets village tax levy

The Board of Trustees unanimously adopted the FY 2025‑26 operating budget, approving a real‑estate tax levy of $16,583,904 and setting tax rates of $6.180461 per $1,000 in Ossining and $577.613203 per $1,000 in Mt. Pleasant. They also approved the FY 2025‑26 capital budget of $8,284,763 and authorized multiple budget and capital transfers for FY 2024‑25. Additional unanimous actions included authorizing a property‑tax levy exceeding the General Municipal Law §3‑c limit, approving a grant application up to $800,000 for the Chilmark Park playground, and accepting Ian Carmany as a new fire‑department member.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board continues public hearings on FY 2025-2026 budget and tax levy override

The Board of Trustees is holding a work session to review and continue public hearings on the tentative FY 2025-2026 operating and capital budgets and a property tax levy exceeding the state cap. They will also discuss quarterly financial reports, a solar project at 345 Scarborough Road, a playground grant for Chilmark Park, fire department membership, and proposed code changes to zoning and planning board regulations. Capital project transfers and close-outs are also on the agenda.

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Thu Apr 10, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to hold public hearing on Trump National Golf Club site plan

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a site plan amendment for a storage garage. The board will also review three separate applications for sign permits.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board unanimously approved site‑plan amendment for storage garage at 100 Shadow Tree Lane

The Board approved a site‑plan amendment to install a storage garage at 100 Shadow Tree Lane. It also approved sign permits for Terra Nova Fusion (1120 Pleasantville Rd), Alex’s Barber Shop (1230 Pleasantville Rd), and Kiddie Academy (325 South Highland Ave). All approvals were unanimous. The Board approved the March 13 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Public hearings on FY 2025-2026 budget and property tax levy

The Board of Trustees will review agenda items in a work session, including public hearings on the tentative budget and a proposed property tax levy exceeding the state limit. They will also consider authorizing the village manager to execute contracts for a culvert repair and an emergency traffic light repair, plus a budget transfer from unclaimed bail money and a public scoping session for a solar project at 345 Scarborough Road.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board to consider property tax levy override for 2025-26 budget

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on a proposed local law to override the state property tax cap for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and adjourn the separate public hearing on the tentative budget to April 15. The board will also vote to authorize a $75,900 contract with WSP USA for Brookwood Drive culvert repair, an agreement with Verde Electric for an emergency traffic light repair at 444 Pleasantville Road, and a budget transfer from unclaimed bail money. A public scoping session and hearing will be held for Briarcliff Solar, LLC's proposed project at 345 Scarborough Road.

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✓ Decided: Village Board authorizes $75.9K culvert repair and $39.9K traffic light work

The Board unanimously approved several contracts and budget actions, including authorizing the Village Manager to sign a $75,900 agreement with WSP USA Inc. for Brookwood Drive culvert repairs. It also approved a $39,885 agreement with Verde Electric for temporary traffic signal modifications and transferred $43,984.62 from the General Fund to fund those traffic light projects. Additional approvals included a $400 budget amendment for unclaimed bail money, the opening and adjournment of a public hearing on the Briarcliff Solar project, and the designation of a surplus 2016 Ford Explorer for sale at $5,050. The meeting minutes were approved and the session adjourned at 10:24 p.m.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Briarcliff Manor Board adopts updated procurement policy and appoints officials

The Board of Trustees held its organizational meeting, administering oaths to newly elected Mayor Steven A. Vescio and Trustees Peter S. Chatzky and Kevin C. Hunt. The board unanimously approved multiple appointments, including Deputy Mayor Chatzky, board liaisons, and members to various boards and commissions (many positions remain vacant). They also designated banks, official newspapers, set regular meeting dates, and adopted an updated procurement policy that sets competitive bidding thresholds at $20,000 for purchase contracts and $35,000 for public works contracts.

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✓ Decided: Village adopted a new procurement policy and approved multiple appointments

The Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a comprehensive procurement policy for the village. It also approved a series of mayoral and trustee appointments to village offices, boards, and committees. Additionally, the Board set regular meeting dates, designated village banks, and named official village newspapers.

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Fri Mar 28, 2025

Comprehensive Plan Update

Briarcliff Manor Comprehensive Plan update highlights population decline and housing market concerns

The Comprehensive Plan Working Group reviewed results from a vision survey (263 responses) and draft chapters covering population, land use, and transportation. Key findings include a declining population, aging residents, and a tight housing market that may be pricing out younger adults. The group discussed strategies for open space preservation, pedestrian connectivity, and potential zoning changes. No final decisions were made; the plan is still in development.

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Wed Mar 26, 2025

Local Development Corporation

LDC board reviews first-pass $142K budget and designates bank

The Briarcliff Manor Local Development Corporation board will review the first draft of its FY 2025–2026 budget, totaling approximately $142,635 in expenses, and consider designating a bank for LDC accounts. The budget includes startup costs, legal fees, and shared services with the village. The board will also approve minutes from the prior meeting and schedule the next meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves March 5 meeting minutes

The board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the March 5, 2025 regular meeting. They scheduled the next regular meeting for April 30, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 6:31 p.m. by unanimous vote. A recommendation to designate Valley Bank was noted for consideration at the next meeting.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board to hold public hearings on Trump National permit and Verizon franchise

The Board of Trustees will conduct a continued public hearing regarding a Special Use Permit for Trump National and a meeting on a Verizon New York Inc franchise renewal. Members will also discuss the Westchester Power Community Choice Aggregation program and the Con Edison Rate Case.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board considers special permit for Trump National Golf Club storage and wells

The Board of Trustees is holding a continued public hearing regarding an application by Trump National Golf Club to amend a special use permit. The proposal includes constructing a 2,138 square foot storage building and drilling up to seven irrigation test wells. The Board is also discussing a franchise renewal with Verizon New York Inc.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves amended special permit for Trump National Golf Club

The Board of Trustees closed the public hearing on the amended special permit application. It then unanimously approved the amended special permit for a new storage building and up to seven irrigation test wells at 100 Shadow Tree Lane. The Board also declared itself the SEQRA Lead Agency and adopted a negative declaration that the project will not cause significant environmental impact.

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Mon Mar 24, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board to review residential legalization requests

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two applications to legalize existing residential structures. These cases involve a deck setback and the number of bedrooms in a dwelling unit.

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Thu Mar 13, 2025

Planning Board

Planning Board to review Trump National Golf Club storage garage site plan

The Planning Board will review two site plan applications: a dormer addition at 3 Huntington Court and a storage garage at Trump National Golf Club, 100 Shadow Tree Lane. The board will also hold a stakeholder discussion on the Comprehensive Plan and receive the Village Engineer's Report.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves dormer at 3 Huntington Court, schedules golf club hearing

The Briarcliff Manor Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan for a second-floor dormer at 3 Huntington Court. The board also scheduled a public hearing for April 10, 2025, on a site plan amendment for a storage garage at Trump National Golf Club (100 Shadow Tree Lane). Discussions on the Comprehensive Plan and the Village Engineer's report were informational only.

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Wed Mar 5, 2025

Local Development Corporation

LDC to meet for regular session on March 5

The Briarcliff Manor Local Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to address board concerns and approve minutes. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

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✓ Decided: LDC approves January minutes, schedules next meeting

The Briarcliff Manor Local Development Corporation held a regular meeting on March 5, 2025. The board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 15, 2025 regular meeting. The CFO is preparing a budget and list of banks for review at the next meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for March 26, 2025.

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Tue Mar 4, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board considers special permit for Trump National Golf Club storage and wells

The Board of Trustees is holding a continued public hearing regarding an application from Trump National Golf Club Westchester to amend a special use permit. The proposal includes a new storage building and several irrigation test wells. The Board is also reviewing a project presentation for Briarcliff Solar, LLC.

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✓ Decided: Board adjourns Trump National hearing to March 25

The Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on March 4, 2025, and took several actions. They unanimously adjourned the public hearing on the Trump National special use permit amendment to March 25, 2025, after discussion about wetland impacts. They also unanimously ratified a memorandum of agreement with the CSEA union, scheduled a public hearing on a Verizon franchise renewal for March 25, and scheduled a scoping session for the Briarcliff Solar project at 345 Scarborough Road for April 1, 2025. The minutes from the February 18, 2024 meeting were approved with one abstention, and the meeting adjourned with one no vote.

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Tue Mar 4, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board continues hearing on Trump National special use permit amendment

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review several items including a continued public hearing on amending the special use permit for Trump National. The board will also consider ratifying a memorandum of agreement with the CSEA, scheduling a public hearing on a Verizon franchise renewal, and reviewing revised plans for a solar project at 345 Scarborough Road. Board concerns include follow-up on the Scarborough Station EV charging station.

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Fri Feb 28, 2025

Comprehensive Plan Update

Comprehensive Plan group reviews vision survey, stakeholder needs for infrastructure and staffing

The Comprehensive Plan Working Group discussed preliminary vision survey results, which highlighted economic development as the top opportunity and identified 'vibrant,' 'walkable,' and 'community' as ideal descriptors. Stakeholder meetings with police, DPW, recreation, and fire/EMS revealed staffing shortages and infrastructure needs, particularly for sewers, water, and indoor recreation facilities. The group also reviewed the 2007 Village Plan and narrowed down two tagline options for the comprehensive plan. No final decisions were made; the process continues with a next meeting on March 28.

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Tue Feb 25, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Trustees to get first look at operating and capital budgets

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to receive the first pass presentation of the operating and capital budgets. No final decisions or votes are scheduled; this is an introductory review.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board to vote on recreation fee increases and budget transfers

The Board of Trustees will vote on amending the Master Fee Schedule for summer camps and pool permits, with increases ranging from $10 to $230 per item. They will also consider budget transfers totaling $37,000 for a battery-operated extrication tool and $34,580 for water system upgrades. Additionally, they will discuss IPP Solar's appeal for relief from the battery energy storage systems moratorium and approve new fire department memberships.

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✓ Decided: Board grants limited waiver to solar firm from BESS moratorium

The Board of Trustees voted 4-0 to grant IPP Solar, LLC a limited waiver from the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) moratorium, allowing the applicant to pursue its project despite the moratorium. The Board also unanimously approved increases to recreation camp fees and pool permits, a $37,000 budget transfer for a battery-operated extrication tool, and two new Fire Department memberships.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board to review solar battery moratorium appeal and budget transfers

The Board of Trustees will review an appeal from IPP Solar, LLC regarding a battery energy storage systems moratorium. The meeting includes discussions on updating recreation fees and approving specific capital project funding transfers.

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Wed Feb 5, 2025

Local Development Corporation

Briarcliff Manor LDC meeting covers board concerns, minutes, executive session

The Briarcliff Manor Local Development Corporation is holding a regular meeting with an agenda limited to call to order, board concerns, approval of minutes, and an executive session. No substantive public hearings or votes on projects or contracts are listed. The meeting is largely procedural in nature.

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✓ Decided: LDC approves January minutes, enters executive session on real estate

The Briarcliff Manor Local Development Corporation held a regular meeting on February 5, 2025, and approved the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting unanimously. The board also voted to enter an executive session to discuss a real estate matter, and then adjourned the regular meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board to continue Trump National hearing, consider solar appeal, election prep

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review several agenda items, including a continued public hearing on a special use permit amendment for Trump National and an appeal from IPP Solar for relief from the battery energy storage moratorium. They will also consider resolutions for the annual village election and appointment of election inspectors, a budget transfer for Lynn McCrum Field, and awarding a bid for a ball field fence project. Additionally, the board will discuss emergency work on Brookwood Drive culvert and the road paving program.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Continued public hearing on Trump National Golf Club special use permit amendment

The Board will continue a public hearing on Trump National Golf Club's application to amend its special use permit for a new 2,138-square-foot maintenance building and seven test wells on the 146-acre property at 100 Shadow Tree Lane. The Board will also consider IPP Solar LLC's appeal for relief from the village's battery energy storage systems moratorium. Routine actions include resolutions for the March 18, 2025 village election and appointment of election inspectors, a budget transfer for Lynn McCrum Field, and awarding a bid for the Ball Field Fence Project.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $23,386 ball field fence bid, sets election date

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees approved a $23,386 bid for the Ball Field Fence Project, authorized a $9,000 budget transfer for McCrum Field drainage, and set the annual Village Election for March 18, 2025. The board also continued the Trump National public hearing to March 4 and adjourned the IPP Solar appeal to February 18.

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Fri Jan 24, 2025

Comprehensive Plan Update

Comprehensive Plan Update kickoff with sustainability, downtown focus

The Briarcliff Manor Comprehensive Plan Working Group held its kickoff meeting on January 24, 2025. The group will meet monthly to oversee the update of the 2007 plan, with a focus on equity, sustainability, open space, and downtown. A short vision survey will be distributed to gauge community priorities, followed by stakeholder meetings and workshops through 2025.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board continues hearing on Trump National Golf Club well-drilling permit

The Board of Trustees will continue a public hearing on Trump National Golf Club's application to amend a special use permit to install bedrock irrigation wells at 100 Shadow Tree Lane. A fiscal impact analysis estimates the village could lose up to $16,000 per year in water revenue if the club stops buying municipal irrigation water, but notes benefits like freeing up drinking water for the public. The board will also consider declaring a 2013 Case backhoe as surplus for public bid, and approve two new fire department memberships (Graysen Kmeta-Suarez under-18, and Ronald Giarnella).

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✓ Decided: Board adjourns Trump National hearing to Feb 4, approves surplus sale

The Board unanimously adjourned the continued public hearing on Trump National's special use permit amendment to February 4, 2025, and requested a resolution for review. They also unanimously approved declaring a 2013 Case backhoe loader as surplus for public bid, approved two new Fire Department memberships, and approved a Letter of Intent for the 1030/1050 Pleasantville Road property in executive session.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Continued public hearing on Trump National special use permit amendment

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review agenda items including a continued public hearing to amend a special use permit for Trump National, discuss declaring surplus vehicles and equipment, and consider fire department memberships. A separate discussion will cover a proposed veterans tax exemption and its estimated fiscal impact on village taxes.

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Wed Jan 15, 2025

Local Development Corporation

Briarcliff Manor LDC to consider new video conferencing policy

The Briarcliff Manor Local Development Corporation will hold a public hearing to review and consider a new Video Conferencing Policy. This policy would allow board members to attend public meetings via videoconference from private locations under specific extraordinary circumstances.

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✓ Decided: LDC adopts video conferencing policy for public meetings

The Briarcliff Manor Local Development Corporation unanimously approved a Video Conferencing Policy allowing board members and the public to attend meetings via videoconference under specified conditions, including extraordinary circumstances. The board also approved the minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting and requested future agendas replace 'Old Business/New Business' with 'Board Concerns' and agenda items.

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Tue Jan 7, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board to consider adopting vacant building registry amendments and IPP Solar appeal

The Board of Trustees continues a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 90, Article V (Vacant Building Registry) and may adopt the local law. The board also considers an appeal from IPP Solar, LLC for relief from the battery energy storage systems moratorium. Other items include budget transfers for recreation fees and approval of minutes.

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✓ Decided: Village adopts vacant building registry amendments

The Board of Trustees unanimously closed a public hearing and adopted a local law amending Chapter 90, Article V (Vacant Building Registry), including a SEQR negative declaration. They also approved a $20,000 budget transfer for park upgrades, tabled an appeal from IPP Solar regarding the battery storage moratorium, and approved minutes from a prior executive session.

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Tue Jan 7, 2025

Mayor & Board of Trustees

Board to discuss vacant building registry, solar moratorium appeal

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review agenda items including a continued public hearing on amending Chapter 90 (Vacant Building Registry), an appeal from IPP Solar, LLC for relief from the battery energy storage systems moratorium, and budget transfers for recreation fees. The board will also consider a disclosure under Municipal Law Section 803(1) and approve minutes. No final votes are expected at this work session.

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