Cold Spring public meetings in 2025

Board of Trustees

The Cold Spring Village Board will vote on several items, including the appointment and salary of a new Justice Court Clerk. It will consider a temporary training services agreement for the clerk at $50 per hour, merit‑based pay increases for part‑time staff, and the retention of a probationary employee as a full‑time worker. The board will also approve three generator repair quotes from Gentech for the water and wastewater facilities and authorize a $588,691.29 capital‑project payment for Fair Street water‑plant filter upgrades. Additional items include renewing a snow‑emergency parking agreement, a services contract with Royal/Casella, and two parking‑waiver resolutions.

• Appoint Kelly Pologe as full‑time Justice Court Clerk at $32.05 per hour.
• Approve temporary training services agreement with Cathy Costello at $50 per hour (up to 40 hrs/month).
• Increase part‑time employee Maurice Williams hourly rate to $26 based on merit.
• Retain Dominic Russo as a full‑time permanent employee after probation.
• Approve three Gentech generator repair quotes for West Street Pump Station, Fair Street Wastewater Treatment Facility, and Fishkill Road Water Treatment Facility.

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board will consider applications for alterations to historic properties, including a roof overhang at 70 Main Street, solar panel installation at 15 Paulding Avenue, exterior alterations at 7 Cedar Street, and window replacements at 11 Church Street. The board will also address board business items such as a legal‑training debrief, letters to the Village Board of Trustees, and updates on non‑compliant properties and design standards.

• 70 Main Street – installation of a small roof overhang with entry door at rear of house
• 15 Paulding Avenue – installation of 11 solar panels, an inverter, and meter replacement
• 7 Cedar Street – exterior alterations including new entryways, new windows, and new siding
• 11 Church Street – replacement of eight wood windows with composite/wood windows matching existing configuration

The Historic District Review Board approved three applications: skipping the 70 Main Street project, approving solar panels at 15 Paulding Avenue, and approving exterior alterations at 7 Cedar Street. The window replacement request for 11 Church Street was postponed to the next meeting. Minutes from October 28 and November 18 were also approved.

• Skipped 70 Main Street application (4-0-0)
• Approved solar panel installation at 15 Paulding Avenue (4-0-0)
• Approved exterior alterations at 7 Cedar Street (4-0-0)
• Tabled 11 Church Street window replacement pending further review (no vote)
• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will reorganize by administering oaths to new officials and appointing department heads and board members. The meeting will also include the approval of snow removal and road maintenance contracts, a wastewater equipment purchase, and a sales tax intermunicipal agreement.

• Oath of office for Mayor Kathleen E. Foley, Justice Luke Hilpert, and Trustees Andrew Hall and J. A. Bardes
• Snow removal contract with Marc’s Landscaping for Cold Spring Fire Co. No. 1
• Hiring Jesse Tippett as a temporary employee at $20.36 per hour
• Purchase of a brush assembly for the Wastewater Treatment Facility for $1,576.71
• Intermunicipal Agreement with Putnam County on sales tax collection

Board of Trustees

The Board will discuss the results of the duly‑noticed Request for Proposals for tree removal services. It will vote to authorize the Mayor to award the contract to the qualified low bidder, Brothers Tree Service, for $3,500. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Discuss RFP results for Tree Removal Services
• Award $3,500 tree removal contract to Brothers Tree Service (Peter Clopton)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss a notice of violation from the NY Dept. of Conservation regarding the wastewater plant. They will also consider a new full-time laborer position and a training contract for employee Landon Wood.

• Discussion and vote on a full-time Water + Wastewater Dept. Laborer position
• Proposed contract with Landon Wood for certification training not to exceed $3,000
• Response to NY DEC violation notice regarding expired permit and unlicensed operators at the 53 Fair St plant
• Payment of $473,827.87 to Northbrook for the Fair Street Project
• Approval of Cold Spring Aglow event for December 12, 2025

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board will meet on November 18, 2025 at Village Hall, 85 Main Street, Cold Spring. The board will consider four new‑business applications: a roofed addition at 70 Main Street, solar panels at 20 Parrott Street, a fence and gate at 230 Main Street, and a Certificate of Appropriateness for a pool fence at 204 Main Street. Board business includes drafting a letter to the Village Board of Trustees regarding enforcement timelines.

• 70 Main Street – Karabinos Family Trust (Ron Karabinos) seeks approval for a new roofed addition at the basement door on the rear façade.
• 20 Parrott Street – Joseph Lucca (Infinity Solar Systems) seeks approval to install 39 roof‑mounted solar panels on the main house and garage.
• 230 Main Street – Surya Sinha (Edgar Alvarez of New Day Fence) seeks approval to erect a new fence and gate.
• 204 Main Street – Vlad Must seeks a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new fence around a pool installed without prior HDRB approval.

The Historic District Review Board voted to approve the installation of 39 roof‑mounted solar panels at 20 Parrott Street (4‑0‑0). It also approved a modified fence and gate at 230 Main Street with a spaced‑picket design (5‑0‑0). No votes were taken on the applications for 70 Main Street or 204 Main Street at this meeting.

• Approved 20 Parrott Street solar panel installation (4-0-0)
• Approved 230 Main Street fence modification (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Board of Trustees

The Cold Spring Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt Local Law 08 of 2025, amending Chapter 126 on streets and traffic. The meeting also includes votes on terminating Employee ID#058, creating a full‑time laborer position at $24 per hour with up to $3,000 tuition reimbursement, selecting a new telecom switch from three vendor quotes, and approving Bills Batch #8199 for $31,295.47.

• Public hearing and roll‑call vote to adopt Local Law 08 of 2025 amending Village Code Chapter 126 (streets and traffic)
• Vote to terminate Village employee ID#058 effective November 12, 2025
• Approval of a full‑time laborer position for Landon Wood at $24/hr and tuition/expense reimbursement up to $3,000
• Selection of telecom switch replacement: Fortinet $2,598.50, NetGear $1,237.55, discounted Fortinet $2,096.81
• Approval of Bills Batch #8199 in the amount of $31,295.47

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board will consider an application from James Copeland to construct a new pavilion at Depot Square, located in the nationally‑listed area of the Cold Spring Historic District. The agenda also includes a review of backlog minutes from October 28 2025 and September 16 2025. No other items are listed for decision.

• Application to construct new pavilion at Depot Square (48.12‑2‑1) – applicant James Copeland
• Review of backlog minutes from October 28 2025
• Review of backlog minutes from September 16 2025

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will vote to authorize the Mayor to approve the Officer‑in‑Chief’s recommendation to hire Anatoliy (Tony) Alhov as a part‑time Parking Enforcement Officer. The position is conditional on successful training and will pay $20.00 per hour. The tentative start date is November 7, 2025.

• Hire Anatoliy (Tony) Alhov as part‑time Parking Enforcement Officer
• Hourly wage set at $20.00
• Employment conditional on successful training
• Tentative start date November 7, 2025
• Vote to authorize Mayor to approve the recommendation

The Board voted to authorize the Mayor to approve the Police Department Officer‑in‑Chief’s recommendation to hire Anatoliy (Tony) Alhov as a part‑time Parking Enforcement Officer at $20.00 per hour, starting Friday, November 7, 2025, pending successful training. The motion passed 4‑0‑0‑1. The Board also voted to adjourn the meeting, which passed by the same vote tally.

• Approved hiring Anatoliy (Tony) Alhov as part‑time Parking Enforcement Officer (4-0-0-1)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (4-0-0-1)

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board will hold a workshop meeting to discuss a project at 1 Depot Square. The board will also address a backlog of meeting minutes.

• Construction of new pavilion at 1 Depot Square (Nationally-listed area of the Historic District)

The Historic District Review Board set a workshop for Monday, November 10 at 7:30 PM to continue reviewing the proposed pavilion at 1 Depot Square. The board approved the meeting minutes as modified by a unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Scheduled workshop for Nov 10, 7:30 PM to review 1 Depot Square pavilion (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes as modified (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Board of Trustees

The Cold Spring Board of Trustees will adopt Local Law 08‑2025, amending Chapter 126 of the Village Code to add a street definition, change seasonal parking restrictions to be set by resolution, create EV‑charger parking rules, and update penalty tables. The board will also set a date and time for a public hearing on the proposed amendment. Additional agenda items include winter parking permits, parking‑waiver referrals, bill payments, and a non‑ticketed event application that was tabled for more details.

• Adoption of Local Law 08‑2025 amending Chapter 126 (vehicles & traffic) with new street definition, seasonal parking resolution, EV‑charger parking rules, and revised penalty tables
• Resolution to schedule a public hearing on the proposed Local Law 08‑2025 (Wednesday, November 2025, 7:00 PM at Village Hall)
• Discussion/approval of winter 2025‑2026 parking permits (Nov 15 2025 – Apr 15 2026) including period, availability, and cost
• Parking waiver referrals: 14 waivers for 1 Depot Square and 18 waivers for 37 Main Street
• Approval of Bills: Batch 8089 for $105,736.75 and Batch 8090 for $574,187.46

Historic District Review Board

The Cold Spring Historic District Review Board will meet to address a construction violation at 159-163 Main Street and review a solar panel installation proposal at 10 Grove Court. The board will also discuss administrative matters, including legal questions, training, and database committee formation.

• 159-163 Main Street: Remediation of construction violation (Stop Work Order) for new rear entryway
• 10 Grove Court: Proposal to install 14.08kW roof-mounted photovoltaic array
• New violation: Unapproved McCaffrey Real Estate Sign
• Legal training scheduled with Village Attorney John First
• Formation of HDRB Database Committee (two members) proposed

The Historic District Review Board unanimously approved a 14.08 kW roof‑mounted photovoltaic array at 10 Grove Court. The applicant for 159‑161 Main Street withdrew his remediation request and the board asked for a scaled plan, site survey and drawings for a future appearance. The board also created a violations‑tracking spreadsheet, set a legal‑training date, formed a two‑member HDRB database committee, scheduled a workshop for 1 Depot Square, and tabled the review of minutes. Adjournment was approved unanimously.

• Approved 14.08 kW rooftop solar array at 10 Grove Court (5-0-0)
• Applicant withdrew 159‑161 Main St remediation request; board requested scaled plan, site survey and drawings
• Produced spreadsheet to track historic‑district violations
• Set date for legal training with Village Attorney John Furst
• Formed two‑member committee for HDRB database
• Scheduled workshop for 1 Depot Square on Oct 28, 2025
• Tabled review of minutes until next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Board of Trustees

The Cold Spring Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on proposed amendments to Village Code Chapters 108 and 126. The meeting also includes discussion and approval of several technology‑related expenditures and the $81,018.06 Bill #8075. Additional items are appointments, schedule changes, and other routine approvals.

• Public hearing and roll‑call vote on Village Code Chapter 108 amendments (Resolution LL‑2025)
• Public hearing and roll‑call vote on Village Code Chapter 126 amendments (Resolution LL‑2025)
• Approval of Bill #8075 in the amount of $81,018.06
• Water Fund workstation purchase for $5,176.61
• Wastewater Fund firewall upgrade by Managed Technologies for $4,817.15

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board will hold a special meeting on September 29, 2025 at the Village Hall, 85 Main Street, Cold Spring. The board will consider a workshop for construction of a new pavilion at 1 Depot Square, a nationally‑listed historic district property owned by James Copeland. Additional board business includes planning a Kate Wood lecture on 10/18 at the Chapel Restoration, setting a date for legal training with Village Attorney John Furst, and reviewing the HDRB database and meeting minutes backlog. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Workshop for construction of new pavilion at 1 Depot Square (Applicant: James Copeland)
• Kate Wood lecture scheduled for 10/18 at Chapel Restoration
• Set date for legal training with Village Attorney John Furst
• HDRB Database committee discussion
• Review of meeting minutes backlog

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a change of use for the property at 37 Main Street. Other agenda items are procedural.

• Public Hearing: 37 Main Street - Change of Use

The Planning Board opened and then closed a public hearing on the change‑of‑use application for 37 Main Street. It approved Phase I of the project, subject to escrow fees, exterior signage approval, 18 parking waivers, and revised plans. The board also authorized the chair to refer the applicant to the Village Board for the parking waivers. All votes were unanimous 5‑0‑0.

• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes as amended (5-0-0)
• Opened public hearing for change-of-use at 37 Main Street (5-0-0)
• Closed public hearing for 37 Main Street (5-0-0)
• Approved Phase I plan for 37 Main Street, contingent on escrow fees, signage, parking waivers, revised plans (5-0-0)
• Authorized Chair J. St. Charles to refer applicant to Village Board for 18 parking waivers (5-0-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider approvals for water department software and winter parking regulations. The meeting includes discussions on a village wayfinding plan and proposed code revisions regarding residency requirements for the Village Justice and traffic and street laws.

• Approval of Aqualogics SCADA PC Package and Rockwell Software License
• Adoption of Resolution 39-2025 for Winter Parking Regulations
• Proposed Local Law expanding residency requirements for the Village Justice
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 126 (Vehicles & Traffic) and Chapter 108 (Streets & Sidewalks)
• Discussion of a wayfinding plan for the Village of Cold Spring

Tree Advisory Board

The Cold Spring Tree Advisory Board will review updates on existing contracts and projects, consider a new request‑for‑proposal for pruning work during the dormant season, and address correspondence from the mayor and residents. The meeting also includes minutes approval, a discussion about recruiting a new board member, and a public comment period.

• Approve minutes from 7/22/25
• Update on summer tree watering contract and CS Colonnade grant project
• Tree replacement at Lunn Terrace intersection, 12 Grove Ct.
• Review edits to RFP for dead‑tree removals
• Discuss parameters for dormant‑season pruning work RFP

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board will meet on September 16, 2025 to consider applications for alterations to properties within the historic district. Items include a new pavilion at 1 Depot Square, window and door replacements at 37 Main Street, façade work and a new deck at 197-199 Main Street, new signage for Roz Cafe at 1806 Route 9D, and remediation of violations at 55 Main Street. The board will also discuss an educational lecture, legal training, and other administrative matters.

• 1 Depot Square – construction of new pavilion (Nationally-listed historic district)
• 37 Main Street – replacement of windows, doors, siding and light fixtures (Nationally-listed historic district)
• 197-199 Main Street – window replacement, porch removal/replacement and new rear deck (Locally-listed historic district)
• 1806 Route 9D – new signage for Roz Cafe (Locally-listed historic district)
• 55 Main Street – remedy violations for window replacement, fence and faux‑foliage wall covering (Nationally-listed historic district)

Board of Trustees

The Cold Spring Board of Trustees will consider several items, including approval of a $39,053.97 bill. Trustees will vote on infrastructure contracts such as a pedestrian tunnel repair bid and an EV‑charger Make‑Ready agreement at McConville Park. Additional actions include authorizing a parking‑suspension resolution, engaging Munistat Services for the 2025 BAN Series B, and discussing a flood‑resilience technical memo.

• Approve Bill Batch #8060 in the amount of $39,053.97
• Approve bid for Pedestrian Tunnel repairs associated with the July 2023 storm
• Authorize Mayor to sign agreement with Central Hudson for Make‑Ready EV‑charger at McConville Park
• Authorize Mayor to engage Munistat Services, Inc. for the Village's 2025 BAN Series B
• Resolution to suspend on‑street parking and divert traffic from September 2025 through November 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review draft resolutions regarding decisions on recent applications. These reviews concern properties at 1 Depot Square and 51 Parrott Street.

• Review of draft resolution for 1 Depot Square
• Review of draft resolution for 51 Parrott Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the draft resolution for a new pavilion at 1 Depot Square, which requires a rear‑setback variance. It also unanimously accepted the written resolution for replacing a shed with a garage at 51 Parrott Street, which requires a side‑setback variance. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved draft resolution for new pavilion at 1 Depot Square (variance) – vote 3-0-0
• Accepted resolution 2025-02 for garage replacement at 51 Parrott Street (variance) – vote 3-0-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 3-0-0

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss new and old business. The primary item for consideration is a change of use request for the property at 37 Main Street.

• Change of use request for 37 Main Street

The Board voted to schedule a public hearing on the proposed change of use for 37 Main Street for September 25, 2025 at 7 PM. The motion passed unanimously, 4‑0‑0. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Schedule public hearing for 37 Main Street, Sep 25 2025 (4-0-0)
• Adjourn meeting (4-0-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is meeting to consider a bond resolution for drainage infrastructure and road restoration on Fair Street. The board will also discuss the sale of village property and various operational approvals.

• Bond Resolution #35-2025 for Fair Street drainage improvements not to exceed $2,200,000
• Approval of property sale at 41 Fair Street (Resolution #36-2025)
• Discussion of Village property sale at Lunn Terrace / Main Street
• Approval of bills Batch #8045 in the amount of $368,546.79
• Resolution #37-2025 regarding pedestrian safety on North Fair Street and NYS Route 9D

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Cold Spring Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular bimonthly meeting to conduct public hearings on two variance requests. The board will consider a rear setback variance for a pavilion at 1 Depot Square and a side setback variance for a new garage at 51 Parrott Street.

• Public hearing for rear setback variance at 1 Depot Square for pavilion installation
• Public hearing for side setback variance at 51 Parrott Street for new garage replacement

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board will decide on five property modification applications, including fence replacements, awning installations, and signage changes. The board will also receive updates on violations remediation and finalize plans for an October educational lecture.

• 196 Main Street: Replace wood columns with articulated columns
• 129–131 Main Street: Install retractable awning
• 72 Main Street: Address signage violations
• 17 Church Street: Replace chain link fence with wood fence
• 14 Main Street: Approve retail shop signage

Planning Board

The Cold Spring Planning Board will meet on August 14, 2025, to conduct a public hearing regarding a proposal to add a dining pavilion at 1 Depot Square. The agenda includes procedural items and a report from members, with no other substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Public Hearing: 1 Depot Square - Adding a Dining Pavillion

The board approved the July 24, 2025 minutes (4-0-0). It opened the public hearing for 1 Depot Square and later closed public comment (each 4-0-0). The board then approved the application to add a 25 × 50‑ft outdoor pavilion at 1 Depot Square, conditioned on zoning variances, design approval, parking waivers and payment of fees (4-0-0).

• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Opened public hearing for 1 Depot Square (4-0-0)
• Closed public comment for 1 Depot Square (4-0-0)
• Approved 1 Depot Square dining pavilion application with conditions (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Board of Trustees

The Cold Spring Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on proposed updates to local laws governing recycling, littering, and waste collection. The meeting will also include departmental reports, appointments, and approval of bills totaling $229,622.48.

• Repeal Chapter 93 — Recycling
• Revise Chapter 59 — Littering
• Adopt New Chapter 58 — Garbage, Recycling, & Yard Waste Collection
• Approve appointment of Marjorie Gage as Village Clerk/Treasurer through December 1, 2025
• Approval of bills totaling $229,622.48

Board of Trustees

The Cold Spring Board of Trustees will hold its regular business meeting on August 8, 2025. The board will approve a batch of bills totaling $989.43 and then enter executive session to discuss an ongoing police investigation and an individual’s employment history.

• Approval of Bills Batch: 8001 for $989.43
• Executive session to discuss ongoing police investigation
• Executive session to discuss employment history of a particular individual

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss the urgent replacement of a failed streaming current display for the water treatment process. The body will also consider a legal retainer and a committee appointment.

• Purchase of Hach SC4500 Controller for $3,327.10
• Authorization for Mayor to sign retainer with Thomas, Drohan, Waxman, Petigrow, and Mayle, LLP
• Appointment of Trustee Andrew Hall to the Audit Committee
• Discussion and approval of Bonnie Charm Inc Photo Shoot on August 5th

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss old and new business. The agenda includes a referral from the ZBA and a project involving a dining pavilion.

• Referral from ZBA regarding 51 Parrot Street
• Discussion of adding a dining pavilion at 1 Depot Square

The Planning Board approved the June 26 and July 10 meeting minutes. It voted to discuss the Site Plan Review Draft and to relay a notional approval comment for 51 Parrott Street garage. The Board also scheduled a public hearing for the 1 Depot Square dining pavilion application on August 14, 2025.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (3-0-1)
• Approved discussion of Site Plan Review Draft (3-0-0)
• Authorized Chair to relay notional approval comment for 51 Parrott St garage (4-0-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for 1 Depot Square on Aug. 14, 2025 (4-0-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will address vacancies following the resignations of Village Clerk Gregory Henson and Trustee Eliza Starbuck. The body is deciding on interim staffing pay, temporary hires, and the appointment of a new Trustee. They will also review insurance renewals and proposed code revisions.

• Appointment of a new Village Trustee for a term expiring December 1, 2025
• General Liability Insurance renewal premium of $126,744.99
• Out-of-title pay for Kelly Pologe ($30.60/hour) and Abighail McKinney ($26.00/hour)
• Hiring of Theresa Crawley ($24/hour) and extended hours for Jenna Barone ($17/hour)
• Proposed public hearing for revisions to Village Code Chapters 93, 59, 58, and 27

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a workshop to discuss a variance request for a new garage. The board will also schedule a public hearing for a proposed pavilion.

• Variance request for side setback to replace a shed with a garage at 51 Parrott Street
• Scheduling of a public hearing for a proposed pavilion at 1 Depot Square

The Cold Spring Zoning Board approved holding a public hearing for 51 Parrot Street on August 26, 2025 (vote 3-0-0). It also voted to reschedule the hearing for 1 Depot Square to August 26, 2025 (vote 4-0-0). A motion to approve the minutes for June 26, 2025 was recorded but no vote tally was provided. The meeting adjourned at 7:33 PM.

• Hold public hearing on 51 Parrot Street, Aug 26, 2025 (3-0-0)
• Reschedule hearing on 1 Depot Square to Aug 26, 2025 (4-0-0)

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board is meeting to review two property modification requests in the Nationally-listed area of the Historic District. The board will also discuss an educational lecture and database updates.

• Replacement of wood columns with composite columns at 196 Main Street
• Installation of a tractable awning at 129-131 Main Street
• Planning for Kate Wood Educational Lecture for Fall 2025
• Review of HDRB database
• Approval of May 20, 2025, and June 17, 2025, minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to review a referral from the ZBA and discuss old business regarding 1 Depot Square. The session includes a review of the June 26, 2025, minutes.

• Referral from ZBA regarding 1 Depot Square
• Discussion of adding a dining pavilion at 1 Depot Square

The board did not approve the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to discuss the Site Plan Review draft was approved unanimously with a 3‑0‑0 vote. The board authorized the chair to convey its support for a minor encroachment and variance request for 1 Depot Square, approved 4‑0‑0. The meeting was adjourned after a 3‑0‑0 vote.

• June 26, 2025 minutes not approved
• Discuss Site Plan Review draft approved (3-0-0)
• Authorized chair to relay support for minor encroachment and variance at 1 Depot Square approved (4-0-0)
• Adjournment approved (3-0-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on Local Law 02-2025, which would pause food truck licensing and operation for six months. The board is also reviewing proposed code revisions for garbage, recycling, recreation, and parades.

• Vote on Local Law 02-2025 establishing a six-month food truck moratorium
• Approval of bills totaling $155,805.83 for the current year and $25,430.64 for the prior year
• Discussion of Resolution 24-2025 to declare East Belvedere a public road by use
• Approval of Ti Sales quote for a 6” Neptune Pump
• Request to close Church Street for Junior Fire Academy

The Board adopted Resolution 25-2025 establishing a six‑month moratorium on new food‑truck licenses, passing 3‑2. It also approved a new 6" Neptune pump for the wastewater plant, declared East Belvedere Street a public road, and authorized the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater docking request. Additional actions included approving a wedding at the Bandstand, denying an animal‑rescue fundraiser, and approving a $155,805.83 bill and a contract with Officer in Charge Jackson.

• Adopted Resolution 25-2025 establishing 6‑month food‑truck licensing moratorium (3‑2)
• Approved purchase of new 6" Neptune Pump for wastewater treatment (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-2025 declaring East Belvedere Street a public road (5‑0)
• Approved Hudson River Sloop Clearwater docking request (5‑0)
• Approved Kida wedding application for Bandstand on 10/18/25 (5‑0)
• Denied CARE of DC Animal Rescue fundraiser at Bandstand on 7/13/25 (5‑0)
• Approved Bill Batch #7952 for $155,805.83 (5‑0)
• Approved contract with Officer in Charge Jackson (5‑0)

Planning Board

The Cold Spring Planning Board will meet to conduct general business and review a new proposal. The primary item for discussion is the addition of a dining pavilion at 1 Depot Square.

• Proposal for a dining pavilion at 1 Depot Square

The Planning Board approved the October 10, 2024 minutes as submitted (vote 4‑0‑0). It also approved the November 14, 2024 minutes with a correction about S. Zimmerman’s short‑term rental interest (vote 4‑0‑0). The board then moved to adjourn the meeting, which passed unanimously (vote 4‑0‑0). No other actions were decided.

• Adopted October 10, 2024 minutes (4-0-0)
• Adopted November 14, 2024 minutes with correction (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a workshop to discuss a request for 1 Depot Square. The board is reviewing a variance for the rear setback to allow the installation of a pavilion.

• Variance request for rear setback at 1 Depot Square for pavilion installation

The Zoning Board approved a motion to schedule a public hearing on July 22, 2025 at 7 PM for a 3‑foot rear‑setback variance at 1 Depot Square. The board also approved the draft minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting as amended. Both actions passed unanimously (4‑0‑0). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Scheduled public hearing for July 22, 2025, 7 PM on 3‑foot rear setback variance at 1 Depot Square (4-0-0)
• Approved draft minutes for May 13, 2025 as amended (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is discussing a proposed local law to implement a moratorium on food truck operations on public and private property. The board is also reviewing a new paid time off donation policy for employees and recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday.

• Proposed local law for a food truck moratorium with potential fines up to $1,000 per day
• Approval of current year bills totaling $75,637.17
• Approval of prior year bills totaling $110,216.16
• Discussion of a new Village PTO donation policy for medical emergencies
• Proposal to recognize Juneteenth as a holiday for Village Hall and staff

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board will meet to consider several property modifications and new constructions. The board will review applications for a new house, a new pavilion, and exterior updates.

• Construction of new single-family house at 63 Paulding Avenue
• Workshop for construction of new building/pavilion at 1 Depot Square
• Replacement of aluminum screen door with wood screen door at 23 Market Street
• Construction of new fence at 9 Morris Avenue
• Review of backlog minutes from February 2025 through May 2025

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss the appointment of an Associate Village Justice and a food truck moratorium. The board is also reviewing a bid for an electric vehicle and docking requests for the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater.

• Proposed purchase of a 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Pickup for $45,377.30 from Ferrario Auto Team
• Appointment of Luke Hilpert as Associate Village Justice
• Discussion of a food truck moratorium and scheduling of a public hearing
• Docking requests for the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater for July and September dates
• Project update on the Fair Street Restoration Project and traffic modifications

The Board appointed Luke Hilpert to serve as Associate Village Justice through Dec. 1 2025. It adopted Resolution 23‑2025 to accept Ferrario Ford’s bid for an electric vehicle for the Water/Wastewater Department. The Board also approved two Hudson River Sloop Clearwater docking requests—one fee‑waived educational program in July and one charter sail in September with a $1,696 fee. The minutes of the June 4 2025 meeting were accepted.

• Appointed Luke Hilpert as Associate Village Justice (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution 23-2025 accepting Ferrario Ford EV bid (4-0-0-1)
• Approved Clearwater docking July 18-27 fee waiver (4-0-0-1)
• Approved Clearwater docking Sept 5-6 with $1,696 fee (4-0-0-1)
• Accepted minutes of 6/4/25 meeting (3-0-1-1; Mayor Foley abstained)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss litigation, property acquisition, employment history (4-0-0-1)
• Exited Executive Session (4-0-0-1)
• Entered Closed Session with Village Attorney (4-0-0-1)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider personnel recommendations for the Roadways & Facilities Department. The meeting also includes the approval of village bills and previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of probation completion for Facilities and Roadways Laborer Anthony Winters
• Recommendation to hire Dominic Russo as Facilities and Roadways Laborer at $20 per hour
• Recommendation to hire Samuel Jesse Tippett as Seasonal Facilities and Roadways Laborer at $20.36 per hour
• Approval of bills Batch #: 7926 in the amount of $48,390.57

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board is meeting to consider construction applications for three properties in the Historic District. The board will also review guidelines for neon lighting, painted graphics, and astroturf on walls.

• Construction of new fence at 9 Morris Avenue
• Construction of new pavillion at 1 Depot Square
• New shed at 9 Locust Ridge
• Review of guidelines for neon lighting in store windows, painted graphics, and astroturf on walls

The Historic District Review Board approved the modified application for 9 Locust Ridge with a 5-0-0 vote. It also approved the backlog minutes for November 19 2024, December 3 2024, and January 28 2025 as modified, each with the recorded vote totals. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved 9 Locust Ridge application as modified (5-0-0)
• Approved November 19, 2024 minutes as modified (4-0-1)
• Approved December 3, 2024 minutes as modified (4-0-1)
• Approved January 28, 2025 minutes as modified (3-0-2)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-1)

Tree Advisory Board

The Cold Spring Tree Advisory Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and hear updates on the Cold Spring Collonade Grant project. The board will also review a tree cutting application for a honeylocust at 12 Grove Court and discuss trees with the mayor.

• Public review of tree cutting application for honeylocust at 12 Grove Court
• Brief updates on Cold Spring Collonade Grant project plantings

Board of Trustees

The Cold Spring Board of Trustees will hold a workshop meeting to conduct routine business. The board will review and vote on a batch of bills totaling $85,110.07. No minutes from prior meetings are scheduled for approval.

• Approval of bills: Batch #7886, $85,110.07

The Board approved bill batch number 7886 in the amount of $85,110.07 by a unanimous 3-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 3-0 vote.

• Approved bill batch 7886 for $85,110.07 (3-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (3-0)

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board is meeting to review applications for exterior modifications to five properties. The board will also hold a workshop for one property and discuss updated guidelines for neon lighting, graphics, and astroturf.

• 9 Morris Avenue: Construction of new fence
• 1 Depot Square: Construction of new pavillion
• 25 Fair Street: Renovation and new windows
• 9 Locust Ridge: New shed
• 1 Railroad Avenue: New signage

The board voted 3‑0 to approve the renovation application for 25 Fair Street, which involves interior work with no setback changes. It also voted 3‑0 to approve new signage at 1 Railroad Avenue. No other applications received a formal vote at this meeting.

• Approved 25 Fair Street renovation (3-0 vote)
• Approved new sign at 1 Railroad Avenue (3-0 vote)

Board of Trustees

The Board will discuss and vote on resolutions to increase wastewater and water usage rates (Resolutions 20-2025 and 21-2025). They will also accept the resignation of Associate Justice Camille Linson and consider updates to the fee schedule for benches/plaques and water fines. Other business includes approving additional Clearwater docking dates and receiving reports from village departments and committees.

• Accept resignation of Associate Justice Camille Linson
• Discuss approval of Resolution 20-2025 establishing rate increase for wastewater usage
• Discuss approval of Resolution 21-2025 establishing rate increase for water usage
• Update fee schedule for benches/plaques and water fines
• Approve additional Clearwater docking dates

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a regular meeting with no substantive decisions on the agenda. The primary item is an information session for a village resident about the ZBA process. The board will also review and approve draft minutes from a previous meeting. This agenda is largely procedural with no public hearings or actionable items.

• Information session with a resident about the ZBA process
• Review and approval of draft minutes from September 24, 2024

The board approved the draft minutes for the September 24, 2024 meeting as amended. It also accepted the minutes for the January 28, 2025 meeting as submitted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 24, 2024 minutes (amended) – vote 4-0-0
• Accepted January 28, 2025 minutes – vote 4-0-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 4-0-0

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to conduct general business and review the General Guidance Site Plan worksheet. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and administrative reviews.

• Review of General Guidance Site Plan worksheet

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop meeting with executive sessions for real property, litigation, and personnel. Key action items include a resolution to accept Northbrook Contracting Corp.'s bid for the Fair Street Drainage and Sidewalk Improvement Project, approval of a tree watering bid, and approval of a Civic Plus website contract. The board will also discuss Community Day plans, highway crew training, and requests for filming and camping at Dockside Park.

• Resolution 19-2025 accepting Northbrook Contracting Corp. bid for Fair Street Improvement Project (bid details attached)
• Consider approval of Civic Plus Statement of Work for village website
• Discuss Cold Spring Film Society summer 2025 Dockside Park dates
• Consider approval of filming request at Bandstand on May 14
• Consider approval of Dockside Park camping request for Guardian Revival

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider approving a Dockside Park Use Permit for the Charmaine Choi Celebration of Life, a private memorial event scheduled for May 3, 2025. The application includes waived fees, liability insurance, and a $500 security deposit. No other business items are on the agenda.

• Approve Dockside Park permit for Charmaine Choi Celebration of Life on May 3, 2025 (rain date May 4)
• Event fee of $1,200 waived by board; $500 refundable security deposit paid
• Liability insurance provided by Markel American Insurance with $1M general aggregate limit
• Event includes set-up at 3pm and breakdown by 7:30pm, with up to 200 attendees

Board of Trustees

The Cold Spring Board of Trustees will hold a workshop meeting to discuss and vote on the FY2026 budgets for the General Fund, Water Fund, and Wastewater Fund, as well as accept the FY2024 financial audit results presented by EFPR Group. The board will also discuss several other items, including an intermunicipal highway agreement, an IT service contract, and a proposal to convert street lights to LED.

• Vote on Resolution 13-2025 Adopting General Fund Budget for FY2026
• Vote on Resolution 14-2025 Adopting Water Fund Budget for FY2026
• Vote on Resolution 15-2025 Adopting Wastewater Fund Budget for FY2026
• Accept FY2024 audit results via Resolution 16-2025
• Approve Manage Technologies IT managed service agreement 2025

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is voting on several resolutions, including a sales tax sharing agreement with Putnam County and a request for state legislation to implement an occupancy tax. They will also discuss food truck regulations, approve a municipal advisory services agreement, and accept a recreation committee resignation and appointment. Bills totaling $116,507.46 and an executive session on real property are on the agenda.

• Approve Munistat Municipal Advisor Services Agreement for bond and debt issuance advice
• Accept resignation of Recreation Committee member Leslie Leonard and appointment of James Taylorson
• Discuss and vote on Putnam County Sales Tax Sharing resolution 18-2025
• Discussion of food truck regulations in the Village
• Approve resolution 17-2025 requesting state legislative sponsorship for an occupancy tax

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board will hold a public hearing on a proposal at 190 Main Street for replacing the kitchen/mudroom and adding a guest room. They will also consider a deck rebuild at 32 Market Street using composite material. Board business includes final review of the HDRB database inventory form and approval of minutes from October through December 2024.

• Public hearing: 190 Main Street – replacement of kitchen/mudroom and addition of guest room (owner Carl Bontempo, applicant Richard Vail)
• New business: 32 Market Street – rebuild deck with composite material (owner/applicant Matthew deGraaf)
• Final review of HDRB database inventory form
• Minutes review: October–December 2024

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the tentative FY2026 budget, which proposes a 2.7% increase in the property tax levy (within the state cap), a 50% increase in water flat rates and 5% increase in water usage fees, and a 6% increase in sewer flat and usage rates. The board will also consider approving a Memorandum of Agreement with the Cold Spring PBA and a fundraiser application from Crate Escape Rescue.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2026 budget (June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026)
• Proposed water flat rate increase of 50% and usage fee increase of 5% to fund Upper Reservoir repairs
• Proposed sewer flat and usage fee increase of 6% to offset operating costs
• Approval of Commercial Duty Memorandum of Agreement between the Village and the Cold Spring PBA
• Approval of Crate Escape Rescue Fundraiser scheduled for May 31st

The Board voted 5-0 to let the mayor sign a Memorandum of Agreement with the Cold Spring PBA covering commercial event details. It also approved a $2,800 hydrant repair, set the Community Day date, and authorized a May 31 fundraiser. The public hearing on the FY 2025‑26 budget was kept open for comments, then formally closed.

• Authorized mayor to sign MOA with Cold Spring PBA for commercial event details (5-0)
• Approved $2,800 quote to repair Fair Street hydrant (5-0)
• Approved Community Day date of 6/21/25 at Dockside Park (5-0)
• Approved Crate Escape Rescue fundraiser on May 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Kept public hearing open to in‑person comments through meeting end (5-0)
• Extended public hearing for written comments through Friday 4/11/25 (5-0)
• Closed the FY 2025‑26 budget public hearing (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Tree Advisory Board

The Cold Spring Tree Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss updates on the Collonade Grant project, plan Arbor Day activities, and review tree removal applications. The board will also continue discussions on sidewalk conflicts with trees along Village Center South Highway.

• Review tree removal applications for Wayne Robinson (55 Parrot St, tree #815) and Kathy & Steve Marino (12 Grove Court, tree #880 honeylocust)
• Discuss Tree-Sidewalk Conflict recommendations for trees #601, 602, 603 (Locust Ridge), #616 (Mountain Ave), and Fair St
• Plan Arbor Day activities scheduled for April 25
• Review updates on the Cold Spring Collonade Grant project watering RFP

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop meeting to discuss several village business items. Key discussions include docking requests for the Sloop Clearwater and the potential sale of village property.

• Spring docking dates for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater (requested April 28 - May 5 and May 11 - May 16)
• Sale of Village property adjacent to 41 Fair Street
• Waiver of water bill penalty for Pergamo
• Opening of Visitor Center restrooms
• Grant request from the Office of US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss the upcoming FY 2026 budget. They will consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding to extend the Community Choice Aggregation electricity supply agreement with Direct Energy Services and Joule Assets. Other business includes approving a Knights of Columbus Easter egg hunt, setting spring docking dates for the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, and paying bills totaling $177,563.98.

• Discussion of FY 2026 budget
• Approval of Joule Extension MOU for CCA electricity supply agreement extension
• Approval of Knights of Columbus Easter Egg Hunt on April 12, 2025
• Approval of spring docking dates for Hudson River Sloop Clearwater (April 28–May 5 and May 11–16)
• Approval of bills batch #7788 for $177,563.98

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved extending the Memorandum of Understanding with Joule and approved the Knights of Columbus Easter Egg Hunt application for April 12 at McConville Park. The Clearwater docking dates were tabled pending more information. The Board discussed the FY 2025-26 budget with the Village Accountant, noting a projected $11,000 General Fund deficit and planned water and wastewater rate increases, and directed adjustments to post a balanced tentative budget by March 20. Bills totaling $177,563.98 were approved.

• Authorized Mayor to sign MOU extension with Joule (5-0)
• Approved Knights of Columbus Easter Egg Hunt at McConville Park on 4/12/25 (5-0)
• Tabled Clearwater docking dates pending additional information
• Approved bills Batch #7788 for $177,563.98 (5-0)
• Entered and exited executive sessions for litigation and employment history (5-0)

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board will meet to review two property modification requests in the Nationally-listed area. The board will also discuss internal business regarding fees and records.

• Installation of a small prefabricated storage shed at 10 Morris Avenue (Julia Butterfield Library)
• Replacement of kitchen/mudroom and 1st floor and addition of a 2nd floor guest room at 190 Main Street
• Budget for escrow and public hearing fees
• HDRB database and minutes backlog

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the FY 2026 budget and review resolutions regarding the Fair Street project. The body will also consider agreements for fire protection services and a student film application.

• Discussion of FY 2026 Budget
• Resolution 10-2025 Declaration of Lead Agency – Fair Street
• Resolution 11-2025 Negative Declaration and Authorization to Bid – Fair Street
• Memorandum of Agreement with Cold Spring Fire Co. 1 for Village Fire Protection Services
• Student Film Application – “NoCaretown”

The Cold Spring Board of Trustees approved several items, including retaining legal counsel for a lawsuit, waiving film permit fees for an NYU student, purchasing a wastewater pump, and signing an MOU with the fire department. They also declared the Board as lead agency for Fair Street drainage and authorized bidding for improvements. The preliminary FY 2025-26 budget shows a $90,000 gap, reduced to $39,000 after discussion.

• Retained Catania, Mahon & Rider for lawsuit (5-0)
• Approved film application and waived permit fees (5-0)
• Approved $4,019.50 pump purchase from Koester (5-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign MOU with Cold Spring Fire Department (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 10-2025 declaring Board as lead agency for Fair Street Drainage (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11-2025 issuing negative declaration and authorizing bids for drainage improvements (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 2/12/25 meeting (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Village of Cold Spring Board of Trustees will hold a workshop meeting to discuss multiple agenda items, including a presentation on Community Choice Aggregation (Joule CCA), a preliminary budget discussion, and several requests for use of village facilities. The board will also consider a student film permit for a low-budget NYU production titled "Nocaretown" and a new location for EV chargers.

• Joule CCA presentation by Glenn Weintraub on community energy options
• Student filming request for "Nocaretown" exterior scenes at Our Lady of Loretto Church (24 Fair St) and 1 Depot Square
• Request by Nelsonville Fish & Fur Club to use Fishkill Road Reservoir on May 4
• Requests to use the Bandstand on March 15 (Leonard Wedding) and April 25 (Foundry Montessori School Concert)
• Discussion of a new location for electric vehicle chargers and preliminary budget review

Tree Advisory Board

The Cold Spring Tree Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from January 28, review updates on the Cold Spring Colonnade Grant project including pruning and a watering RFP, and discuss new business including tree removals and New York State's 25 Million Trees by 2033 initiative. The board will also consider attending a Tree City USA recognition lunch. No votes on contracts or ordinances are scheduled.

• Update on Cold Spring Colonnade Grant project pruning work
• Review of seasonal watering RFP
• List of potential firms for Root Friendly Walkway and Street Tree Innovation Area design/planning
• Discussion of tree removals
• NYS DEC Tree City USA recognition lunch invitation

The Tree Advisory Board approved a draft request for proposals (RFP) for seasonal watering of trees, to be passed to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration. The board also discussed ongoing pruning work funded by a grant, and plans to issue an RFP for removal of 8 dead or declining trees later in the spring. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:49 PM.

• Approved minutes from 1/28/25 meeting (3-0, TB abstained)
• Approved draft RFP for seasonal watering to be sent to VBOT
• Discussed pruning work progress and clarified grant funding source
• Planned to issue RFP for removal of 8 dead/declining trees in later spring
• Will participate in NYS Tree City USA recognition lunch (2 attendees)
• Will fill out online tool for NY State 25 million trees by 2033 initiative

Board of Trustees

The Cold Spring Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to finalize the DGEIS Consensus Memo, a procedural step before a public hearing on a development project. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Finalize DGEIS Consensus Memo

Planning Board

The Cold Spring Planning Board will meet to handle routine business and provide board comments on the Fjord Trail Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS). The agenda includes approval of past minutes, reports, and public comment, but the main substantive item is the discussion of the Fjord Trail DGEIS.

• Board comments on Fjord Trail DGEIS

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop meeting to discuss updates to taxation laws and police equipment. The session also includes reviews of Planning Board concerns and a consensus memo regarding DGEIS.

• Resolution 08-2025 updating Chapter 118 Taxation
• Managed Technologies Quote 1872 for Police Equipment
• Village of Cold Spring Planning Board DGEIS concerns
• DGEIS Consensus Memo

Board of Trustees

The Cold Spring Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to Chapter 118 (Taxation) and vote on accepting a NYMTC transportation report. They will also discuss occupancy tax renewal, approve an emergency water connection for Pizzella Bros., and review a draft response to the HHFT DGEIS.

• Public Hearing on Chapter 118 Taxation (SEQR determination, presentation, public comment)
• Vote to accept Village of Cold Spring NYMTC Report (transportation planning recommendations)
• Discussion of correspondence re: Occupancy Tax Renewal
• Approval of Water Connection Application – Pizzella Bros. (emergency repair dated 2/7/25)
• Presentation & Discussion Draft HHFT DGEIS Response

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board will consider two applications: a roof-mounted solar array at 10 High Street and material changes to windows and the enclosed porch at 5 Furnace Street. The board will also welcome new member Kimberly Sevilla and discuss the budget for escrow and public hearing fees, as well as the HDRB database.

• Welcome new member Kimberly Sevilla to the Board
• 10 High Street: application for roof-mounted solar array and conduit by Anthony S. Sicari, Jr. of NYS Solar Farm
• 5 Furnace Street: application for change to existing Certificate of Appropriateness (windows from wood-clad to aluminum-clad, porch material and design change from wood to aluminum)
• Discussion of budget for escrow and public hearing fees
• Discussion of HDRB database

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a change of use for 14 Main Street from office space to retail services. The board will also consider approving minutes from September 2024. The meeting will be held in person at Village Hall and via Zoom.

• Public hearing: 14 Main Street – change of use from office space to retail services
• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2024

The Cold Spring Planning Board approved a site plan for a change of use at 14 Main Street, converting the first floor from office to retail space for a spiritual/metaphysical shop. The public hearing was opened and closed, and the resolution was passed unanimously (3-0). A draft site plan review application was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved site plan for change of use at 14 Main St (3-0)
• Opened public hearing for 14 Main St (3-0)
• Closed public hearing for 14 Main St (3-0)
• Tabled draft site plan review application until next meeting

Board of Trustees

The Cold Spring Board of Trustees will discuss the Greenplan DGEIS Traffic Study Proposal, consider approving a parking waiver for 72-76 Main Street, and review a Memorandum of Understanding for the Royal Garbage Contract. They will also set FY 2026 budget priorities and approve a list of outstanding Village taxes to be sent to Putnam County. Reports from village departments and committees will be presented.

• Discuss Greenplan DGEIS Traffic Study Proposal
• Approval of parking waiver for 72-76 Main Street via Resolution #07-2025
• Discuss Memorandum of Understanding re: Royal Garbage Contract
• Discuss FY 2026 Budget Priorities and Estimate Needs
• Approval of list of outstanding Village taxes to be sent to Putnam County

The Board approved a $3,500 proposal for Greenplan to subcontract with traffic engineer John Canning, P.E., to provide formal comments on the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS). The vote was 3-2, with Trustees Starbuck and Freimark voting no. The Board also adopted a site plan parking waiver for 72-76 Main Street, extended the Royal Carting garbage contract through May 31, 2025, and approved sending outstanding Village taxes to Putnam County for collection.

• Approved $3,500 Greenplan subcontract with John Canning, P.E. for DGEIS traffic review (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 07-2025 accepting site plan parking waiver for 72-76 Main Street (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign MOU extending Royal Carting contract through May 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved list of outstanding Village taxes to be sent to Putnam County Real Property Tax Service Agency (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the HHFT Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) and discuss draft comments. Other agenda items include chairperson remarks, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Public hearing on HHFT DGEIS and draft comment discussion

The Planning Board discussed and finalized edits to its Draft Comment/Questions Memorandum on the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail (HHFT) Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS). The board will read the final draft to the Village Board of Trustees. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 7:41 PM.

• Finalized draft comments on HHFT DGEIS for presentation to Village Board
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Board

The Cold Spring Planning Board will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the Fjord Trail DEGIS as the main new business. Other agenda items include approval of minutes, reports, and correspondence. The meeting is hybrid, in person at Village Hall and via Zoom.

• Public hearing on Fjord Trail DEGIS (new business)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hear presentations on a Community Choice Aggregation agreement with Joule and a Fair Street North Repair Plan, including a resolution to declare the Village as lead agency for environmental review. Other business includes approving fire company records, a NYSERDA contract modification, and discussing a First Responder Tax Credit. The board will also consider approval of bills totaling $94,957.62.

• Resolution 03-2025: Intent to declare lead agency for Fair Street drainage and sidewalk improvement project (twin 42-inch HDPE pipe, concrete sidewalk)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Joule for Community Choice Aggregation electricity supply (2025/26)
• Approval of bills Batch #7729 for $94,957.62
• Approval of NYSERDA Contract #232117 modification
• Discussion of Village of Cold Spring First Responder Tax Credit

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2025 workplan and consider several approvals, including a wastewater line project on Parrott Street and a park improvement project. The meeting also includes personnel and procurement decisions.

• Approval of Earthcare proposal for jetting and camera inspection of Parrott Street wastewater line
• Approval of Eagle Scout project for a gaga pit in McConville Park by Patrick Ferreira
• Resolution 01-2025 to reject bids for New Village Hall Doors
• Approval of completion of probation for Facilities and Roadways Laborer Landon Wood
• Discussion of 2025 Board of Trustees Workplan

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review a draft memo regarding the board's response to the Fjord Trail DGEIS. No new or old business items are listed for this meeting.

• Review of draft memo response to Fjord Trail DGEIS

The Zoning Board of Appeals met and, with no new or old business, focused on reviewing a draft memo responding to the Fjord Trail DGEIS. Members discussed concerns about viewshed impacts, trail proximity to homes, and budget disparities between Beacon and Cold Spring. The board approved the draft with amendments, including changes to language about the viewshed and additions about the trail's termination near the Beacon train station and the lack of an artist sketch. The motion passed 4-0.

• Approved draft memo responding to Fjord Trail DGEIS with amendments (4-0)
• Amended viewshed language to reference 'the whole stretch from Mayor's Park up to Little Stony Point'
• Added text about Beacon trail terminating near train station, half-mile from Main Street
• Added note that no artist sketch exists of trail appearance from east at sea-level

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board will approve minutes from three prior meetings and review three bids received for a dormant pruning RFP under the Cold Spring Colonnade Grant project. The board will make a recommendation and discuss next steps for the grant project.

• Approval of minutes from 9/24/24, 10/22/24, and 12/3/24
• Review of 3 bids for Cold Spring Colonnade Grant project dormant pruning RFP
• Board to make recommendation on RFP award
• Discussion of next steps for Colonnade grant project items

The Cold Spring Tree Advisory Board approved minutes from prior meetings and recommended Bartlett Tree Service, the lowest bidder, for the dormant pruning project at the Cold Spring Colonnade. The recommendation passed 4-0 and will be forwarded to the Village Board. No public comment was received.

• Approved minutes from 9/24, 10/22, and 12/3 meetings
• Recommended Bartlett Tree Service for Colonnade dormant pruning (4-0)

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board will hold a special meeting to conduct an interview for a prospective board member. The board will also work to finalize draft comments for HHFT DGEIS.

• Interview of prospective Board Member
• Finalize draft comments for HHFT DGEIS

The Historic District Review Board reviewed and combined draft comments on the HHFT DGEIS to forward to the Village Board of Trustees. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included an executive session to interview a prospective board member and adjourned with a 3-0-1 vote.

• Finalized draft comments on HHFT DGEIS to forward to Village Board of Trustees
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-1)

Planning Board

The Cold Spring Planning Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on agenda items, with the main substantive item being a workshop on the Fjord Trail Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEGIS). The board will discuss member comments and questions on the Fjord Trail. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items such as minutes approval and public comment.

• Workshop on Fjord Trail DEGIS to discuss member comments and questions
• Public comment period
• Opportunity to request adding or modifying agenda items

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees holds a workshop meeting to approve bills totaling $30,497.83 and minutes from the Dec. 11 reorganization meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural with no major decisions or discussions listed.

• Approval of Bills Batch #7700 for $30,497.83
• Approval of minutes from the Dec. 11, 2024 reorganization meeting

Planning Board

The Cold Spring Planning Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving past minutes and hearing public comment. Key items include a draft site plan review application, resolutions for 47 Parrot and 40 Main, updated materials for 40 Main and 14 Main, and coordination on the Fjord Trail DGEIS with a public hearing notice.

• Draft Site Plan Review Application
• Resolutions for 47 Parrot and 40 Main
• Updated materials for 40 Main and 14 Main
• Fjord Trail DGEIS-Village Coordination update and Public Hearing notice

Historic District Review Board

The Historic District Review Board will hold its monthly meeting on January 21, 2024, with an executive session to interview a prospective board member. A public hearing will consider a request to replace roof shingles with non-slate shingles at 24 Fair Street, a nationally listed historic area. New business includes replacing an exterior door with a casement window at 50 Main Street. The board will also review draft comments on the HHFT DGEIS.

• 24 Fair Street – replace roof shingles with non-slate shingles (Our Lady of Loretto, applicant Rev. Father Lutz)
• 50 Main Street – replace exterior door with casement window (Ethan Timm/Tugboar37, LLC)
• Interview of prospective Board Member (executive session)
• Review of HHFT DGEIS Draft Comments

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider providing opinions on the Fjord Trail Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) as requested by the Board of Trustees. The board will also review draft minutes from August and November 2024. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Respond to request from Board of Trustees for opinions about the Fjord Trail DGEIS
• Review draft minutes from August 13 and November 26, 2024

Planning Board

The Cold Spring Planning Board will hold public hearings on site plan reviews for 47 Parrot Street (accessory structure) and 40 Main Street (amended parking). The board will also consider a change of use at 14 Main Street from office to retail services. Additional business includes a draft site plan review application review and discussion of the Fjord Trail DGEIS.

• Public hearing: 47 Parrot Street – Site Plan Review, Accessory Structure
• Public hearing: 40 Main Street – Amended Site Plan Parking
• 14 Main Street – Change of Use from Office to Retail Services
• Board business: Draft for Site Plan Review Application Review
• Fjord Trail DGEIS (Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider approving bills totaling $158,517.11, a scope of work for jetting and CCTV inspection of a village sewer line on West Bank and Parrott St, and a Tectonic Agreement. They will also discuss extending the public comment period for a Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS) and plan the 2025 work calendar.

• Approval of Bills Batch #7688 totaling $158,517.11
• Approval of Wind River Environmental scope of work (jetting and CCTV) for West Bank and Parrott St sewer line, with rates up to $3,350 per truck/operator per 8-hour day
• Approval of Tectonic Agreement (details not specified)
• Extension of public comment period and revised review for DGEIS
• Discussion of 2025 Village Board of Trustees work planning

The Board of Trustees approved the December 2024 contract with the Cold Spring Police Benevolent Association and an agreement with Tectonic Engineering for land acquisition illustrations, both by 5-0 votes. They also approved bills totaling $158,517.11. The sewer line jetting and camera scope of work was tabled, as was the 2025 work planning. The board entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining and a potential land acquisition.

• Approved PBA contract (5-0)
• Approved Tectonic Engineering agreement (5-0)
• Approved bills batch #7688 for $158,517.11 (5-0)
• Tabled sewer line jetting and camera scope of work
• Tabled 2025 work planning
• Entered executive session for collective bargaining and land acquisition (5-0)

Planning Board

The Cold Spring Planning Board will meet on January 6, 2024, at Village Hall or via Zoom. The agenda is largely procedural, including chairperson remarks, approval of minutes, and public comment. The only substantive item is a workshop on the Fjord Trail DEGIS project under Board Business.

• Workshop on Fjord Trail DEGIS project (Board Business item 9a)