Monroe, NY

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Zoning Board of Appeals

The Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a Planning Board appeal and three new project applications, and will consider minutes from prior meetings. The agenda includes specific properties and applicants, but no details on the nature of the requests are provided in the agenda text.

• Public hearing: Planning Board appeal by 485 Route 208 LLC, SBL #1-1-55.111, 485 Route 208
• Public hearing: Joel Brach (Z105-2025), SBL #7-1-45, 190 Cromwell Hill Road
• New project: Francisco Martinez-Garcia (Z108-2026), SBL #11-1-5, 150 Valley View Ave
• New project: Joseph Taunton (Z109-2026), SBL #11-6-56, 10 Heaton Rd
• New project: Louis Della-Peruta (Z110-2026), SBL #44-1-9, 112 Mercury Ct

Planning Board

The Monroe Planning Board will discuss and consider several subdivision and site plan applications, including the returning Henry Farm Subdivision and two public hearings for minor subdivisions. The board will also consider a notice of intention to establish a lead agency for the Town of Blooming Grove and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Henry Farm Subdivision (0201-2022) at Lakes Rd and Camp Monroe Road
• Public hearing: 20 Owen Dr Minor Subdivision (0207-2022) at 20 Owen Drive
• Public hearing: Meadow Hill Subdivision (0169-2018) on Lakes Road
• Kiryas Joel Cemetery (0236-2025) on Schunnemunk Road
• Raywood M&M LLC (0238-2025) at 81 Raywood Lot 3

Town Board

Planning Board

The Monroe Planning Board will hold a workshop meeting to discuss several returning projects, including the Henry Farm Subdivision, the Orange & Rockland Utilities Forest Avenue Substation, the Walmart Expansion, and the FBG Harriman Upper Retail project. The board will also consider minutes from previous meetings. No final decisions are expected at this workshop.

• Henry Farm Subdivision (0201-2022) at Lakes Rd and Camp Monroe Road
• Orange & Rockland Utilities Forest Avenue Substation (0237-2025) at Forest Avenue and Forest Street
• Walmart Expansion (0233-2024) at 288 Larkin Drive
• FBG Harriman Upper Retail LLC (0181-2019) at 128 Bailey Farm Road, Harriman Business Park
• Approval of minutes from June 16 and July 21, 2026 meetings

Town Board

The Monroe Town Board is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including a presentation by landowner Joel Mann about Round Lake, a motion to schedule a public hearing for a short-term rental application at 153 Mine Road, and approvals for staff transfers and a union contract. The board will also consider routine items like minutes, claims, and budget transfers.

• Q&A with Joel Mann regarding Round Lake (presentation by landowner)
• Motion to schedule public hearing for short-term rental at 153 Mine Road (SBL# 7-2-1)
• Transfer of Kirk Villacres from Highway to Water Dept at $42.69/hr effective 8/11/26
• Pre-approval to transfer Eric Kowalski from Mechanic to Heavy Equipment Operator
• Authorization for Supervisor to sign Teamsters Union contract MOA

The Town Board approved multiple financial items, including $1.95 million in cash transfers to investment funds, three abstracts of audited vouchers totaling $638,106.69, and an intermunicipal agreement with Orange County for snow and ice control on county roads at a cost of $32,889. The board also scheduled a public hearing for a short-term rental application, approved staff transfers and conference attendance, and heard extensive public comment regarding a Round Lake property owner's activities.

• Approved $1.95M cash transfer abstract (unanimous)
• Approved General Fund abstract #26-15 for $596,859.08 (unanimous)
• Approved Escrow Fund abstract #26-10 for $25,970.60 (unanimous)
• Approved SCP abstract #26-01 for $15,277.01 (unanimous)
• Authorized Supervisor to sign snow/ice IMA with Orange County for $32,889 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for short-term rental at 153 Mine Road for Sept. 8 (unanimous)
• Appointed Supervisor as additional Marriage Officer (2-2, split vote)
• Approved transfer of Kirk Villacres to Water Dept. at $42.69/hr (unanimous)

Town Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to discuss various zoning appeals and new projects. The agenda includes a public hearing for a planning board appeal and reviews of new projects on Cromwell Hill Road, Ludlam Road, and Valley View Ave. The meeting will follow standard procedural protocols.

• Joel Brach appeal at 190 Cromwell Hill Road
• Daniel Tarach project at 135 Ludlam Road
• Francisco Martinez-Garcia project at 150 Valley View Ave

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to continue the public hearing on the Planning Board's appeal of a Building Department determination classifying a proposed facility at 485 Route 208 as an automotive service station. No final determination was made, and the hearing remains open. Other agenda items were either withdrawn or not acted upon due to applicant absence.

• Continued public hearing on Planning Board appeal of Building Department determination (unanimous)
• No action on Joel Brach (Z105-2025) - applicant not present
• No action on Daniel Tarach (Z107-2026) - application withdrawn
• No action on Francisco Martinez-Garcia (Z108-2026) - applicant not present

Town Board

The Monroe Town Board will hold public hearings on Revised Estimate Work Districts No. 2 and No. 14, which involve increasing and improving facilities within those improvement districts. After the hearings, the board will consider adopting orders and authorizing bonds for each district. No other agenda items are listed.

• Public hearing on RE WD No. 2 – Increase and Improvement of Facilities (Improvement District)
• Public hearing on RE WD No. 14 – Increase and Improvement of Facilities (Improvement District)
• Adoption of order after public hearing for RE WD No. 2
• Bond resolution to authorize bonds for RE WD No. 2
• Bond resolution to authorize bonds for RE WD No. 14

The Town Board approved bond resolutions for infrastructure upgrades in Water Districts 2 and 14. The board also established a Public Safety Advisory Committee and updated policies regarding electronic communications and voucher execution.

• Authorized $1.75M in bonds for Water District 2 improvements (4-0)
• Authorized $4.35M in bonds for Water District 14 improvements (4-0)
• Approved $308,374.55 for General Fund Audited Vouchers #26-14 (5-0)
• Authorized $18,500 for Sapphire Lake Dam Engineering Report by Colliers Engineering & Design (5-0)
• Reclassified Pete Arroyo to Full-Time Laborer I at $22/hour (5-0)
• Established a standing Public Safety Advisory Committee (3-2)
• Authorized RFP for an independent Human Resources consulting firm (3-2)
• Adopted policy restricting administrative access to elected officials' emails (3-2)

Planning Board

The Monroe Planning Board will consider several returning projects, including the Henry Farms Subdivision, Kiryas Joel Cemetery, and Meadow Hill Subdivision. A continuing public hearing will be held for the 20 Owen Drive Minor Subdivision. The board will also review minutes from the May 19 and June 16 meetings before adjourning.

• Henry Farms Subdivision (SBL#29-1-2.52) – Lakes Rd. and Camp Monroe Rd.
• 20 Owen Drive Minor Subdivision (SBL#3-1-9.1) – public hearing
• Kiryas Joel Cemetery (SBL#1-2-29) – Schunnemunk Road
• Meadow Hill Subdivision (SBL#37-1-1) – Lakes Road

The Planning Board adopted negative declarations for the 20 Owen Drive minor subdivision and the Meadow Hill cluster subdivision, both by 5-0 votes. The public hearing for 20 Owen Drive was extended to August 18, 2026, and a public hearing for Meadow Hill was scheduled for the same date. No action was taken on the Henry Farms subdivision, and the June minutes were tabled.

• Adopted negative declaration for 20 Owen Drive subdivision (5-0)
• Extended public hearing for 20 Owen Drive to August 18, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted negative declaration for Meadow Hill cluster subdivision and wetland permit (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Meadow Hill preliminary plat on August 18, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved May 19, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Tabled June 16, 2026 minutes for later review
• No action taken on Henry Farms subdivision

Town Board

The Monroe Town Board will hold a public hearing to consider highway improvements on Seven Springs Road under NYS Town Law 200. The board will also set a special meeting for July 23, 2026, and review audited vouchers for the Escrow and General Funds. Several personnel actions, including a full‑time Dial‑A‑Ride hire and new account clerk positions, will be considered.

• Public hearing on highway improvements to Seven Springs Road (NYS Town Law 200)
• Motion to set a special meeting date for July 23, 2026
• Personnel action: hire full‑time Dial‑A‑Ride driver
• Personnel action: hire/account clerk (letter of interest)
• Personnel action: new hire HEO

The Town Board determined that proposed improvements to Seven Springs Road are in the public interest and authorized the development of definite plans. The project, estimated at $4,665,468.36, will be funded entirely by the petitioner. Additionally, the board scheduled public hearings for water district facility improvements.

• Approved finding that Seven Springs Road improvements are in the public interest (3-0)
• Approved July 6, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Escrow Fund vouchers totaling $3,125.46 (3-0)
• Approved General Fund vouchers totaling $55,233.20 (3-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for July 23, 2026 to consider water projects and bonding (3-0)
• Ordered public hearing for Water District No. 2 improvements estimated at $1,750,000 (3-0)
• Ordered public hearing for Water District No. 14 improvements estimated at $4,350,000 (3-0)
• Hired Nazaire Cineus as Full-Time Dial-A-Ride Driver at $23.47/hr (3-0)

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Town Board

The Monroe Town Board will discuss designating the town as the lead agency for the WD#2 WIIA grant. It will also consider a Phase 1 hydrogeological consulting contract, a freelance service agreement for Cheryl Gross, a memorandum of agreement with IBEW Local Union 363, and a procurement agreement with Cintas Supplies. Additionally, the board will appoint Zach Murphy as chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Monroe intent to declare lead agency for WD#2 WIIA grant
• Proposal for Phase 1 hydrogeological consulting services
• Motion to approve freelance service agreement of Cheryl Gross
• Memorandum of agreement between Town of Monroe and IBEW Local Union 363
• Procurement agreement with Cintas Supplies

The Board approved a Memorandum of Agreement with IBEW Local Union 363 to fill a vacant licensed water operator position, granting Craig Lundgren a $10 per hour wage increase and separating the Water Department from the Highway Department. It also declared intent to serve as lead agency for a State WIIA grant to replace wellhouse piping and construct a new storage tank. Additional actions included approving audit vouchers, a hydrogeologic consulting contract, and other routine items.

• Approved IBEW MOA for water operator, wage increase and department changes (3-1)
• Declared intent to serve as Lead Agency for WD#2 WIIA grant (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Phase 1 hydrogeologic consulting contract with Hanson Van Vleet, PLLC for $4,320 (4-0)
• Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers General Fund check #38424-38486 totaling $374,028.99 (4-0)
• Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers Escrow Fund check #2287 totaling $325.00 (4-0)
• Accepted June 9, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of Finance Clerk Francisca Tapia‑Santos effective July 3, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved freelance service agreement for Cheryl Gross at $45.00 per hour (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Board

The Monroe Planning Board will return to review several subdivision and site plan applications, including the Henry Farms Subdivision and a Walmart building expansion, while continuing a public hearing for a minor subdivision at 20 Owen Drive.

• Continuing Public Hearing: 20 Owen Drive Minor Subdivision
• Returning Project: Henry Farms Subdivision (Lakes Rd. and Camp Monroe Rd)
• Returning Project: Walmart Building Expansion Site Plan (288 Larkin Drive)
• Returning Project: Meadow Hill Subdivision (Lakes Road)
• Returning Project: Raywood M&M LLC 2-Family (81 Raywood Drive)

The Planning Board approved the Walmart Building Expansion Site Plan Amendment, reclassifying it as a Type II action under SEQRA and granting a 135-space parking reduction. The board also continued the public hearing for the 20 Owen Drive subdivision to July 21, 2026, and determined that updated well testing is required before further action on the Henry Farms Subdivision. No vote was taken on Henry Farms, and the Meadow Hill Subdivision was directed to provide additional information before SEQRA review.

• Approved Walmart Building Expansion Site Plan Amendment (4-0)
• Reclassified Walmart expansion as Type II action under SEQRA (4-0)
• Continued 20 Owen Drive public hearing to July 21, 2026 (4-0)
• Determined updated well testing required for Henry Farms Subdivision (no vote)
• Directed Meadow Hill Subdivision to provide additional well testing and wetlands documentation (no vote)

Planning Board

Town Board

The Monroe Town Board will consider several items, including a public hearing on highway improvements to Seven Springs Road and a resolution on standard workday reporting. It will vote on contracts such as Sterling Environmental Engineering for annual post‑closure monitoring of the town landfill and an amendment to the bus operator service contract. Additional agenda items cover the 2026 System Safety Program for Dial‑A‑Ride, General Code eCode annual maintenance, and applying for a Community Development Block Grant.

• Public hearing on highway improvements to Seven Springs Road (NY Town Law 200)
• Approve Sterling Environmental Engineering, P.C. for 2026 landfill post‑closure monitoring
• Approve amendment to Bus Operator Service Contract
• Approve General Code eCode, 360 annual maintenance
• Approve 2026 System Safety Program for Dial‑A‑Ride

The Board unanimously approved a motion to open the June 9, 2026 meeting. It also unanimously approved a motion to open a public hearing on highway improvements to Seven Springs Road and set that hearing for July 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. The Board announced the Food Truck Festival will be canceled at its planned location, considered for relocation to Museum Village, and the celebration funds will be redirected to the July 4th fireworks festival.

• Open Town Board Meeting (June 9, 2026) – approved unanimously (4 ayes)
• Open public hearing on Seven Springs Road improvements – approved unanimously (4 ayes)
• Set public hearing on Seven Springs Road for July 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. – approved unanimously (4 ayes)
• Cancel Food Truck Festival at original site – decision made (no vote recorded)
• Plan to relocate Food Truck Festival to Museum Village – decision made (no vote recorded)
• Allocate celebration money to July 4th Fireworks Festival – decision made (no vote recorded)

Town Board

The Monroe Town Board will discuss a renewal proposal from Millennium Strategies and will vote on authorizing the Supervisor to prepare a request for proposals for grant‑writing services. The Board will also accept the resignation of Katherine O'Boyle, Head of Maintenance, and note upcoming community events such as a mobile DMV, paint night, and blood drive.

• Renewal Proposal – Millennium Strategies
• Authorize Supervisor to prepare RFP for Grant Writing Services
• Accept resignation of Katherine O'Boyle (Head of Maintenance, Laborer I $28.00/hr; Field Coordinator seasonal stipend $4,000)
• Mobile DMV at Town Hall on May 29, 2026
• Spring Paint Night on May 29, 2026

The Town Board approved a motion authorizing the Supervisor to prepare a Request for Proposals for grant‑writing services. A separate motion to renew the contract with Millennium Strategies was rejected. The Board also accepted the resignation of Katherine O'Boyle as Head of Maintenance. All motions were voted on and recorded in the minutes.

• Authorize Supervisor to prepare RFP for Grant Writing Services (5‑0)
• Renewal of Millennium Strategies grant‑writing contract denied (2‑3)
• Accept resignation of Katherine O'Boyle as Head of Maintenance (5‑0)
• Open special meeting at 7:01 PM (5‑0)
• Enter executive session to discuss personnel at 7:01 PM (5‑0)
• Return to regular meeting at 7:46 PM (5‑0)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:22 PM (5‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss several returning projects and one continuing public hearing. The meeting covers residential subdivisions, site plan amendments, and lot consolidations.

• Continuing public hearing for 20 Owen Drive Minor Subdivision
• Review of Henry Farms Subdivision at Lakes Rd. and Camp Monroe Rd.
• Amended Site Plan for Monroe Commons at 220 Nininger Road
• Lot consolidation for 80 Walton Terrace
• Minor Subdivision at 52 Catskill Avenue

The Planning Board approved a conditional resolution for a 2-family dwelling at 249 Mountainview Avenue, with a modification requiring closet framing to be removed. The board also approved a second resolution of conditional approval for a lot line change on Hilltop Road and continued the public hearing for the 20 Owen Drive minor subdivision to June 16, 2026. Several other projects were discussed but no final action was taken, including the Henry Farms Subdivision, Monroe Commons, Walton Terrace, and Manuelpillai Minor Subdivision.

• Approved 2-Family Dwelling at 249 Mountainview Ave conditional resolution, as amended (5-0)
• Approved second resolution of conditional approval for Hilltop Road lot line change (5-0)
• Continued 20 Owen Drive minor subdivision public hearing to June 16, 2026 (5-0)
• Determined Manuelpillai Minor Subdivision is a SEQR Unlisted Action with uncoordinated review (5-0)
• Approved February 21, 2026 minutes, as amended (5-0)
• Approved March 17, 2026 minutes, as amended (5-0)
• Approved April 21, 2026 minutes, as amended (5-0)

Town Board

The Monroe Town Board will accept minutes from the May 4 meeting and review claims. The board plans to schedule a special meeting for May 27 and discuss Town Hall summer hours.

• Acceptance of May 4, 2026 minutes
• Audit of claims for General Fund and Escrow
• Schedule Special Meeting, May 27th
• Town Hall Summer Hours
• FTA FY 2026 Certifications & Assurances

The Board approved a renewal of the contract with Millennium Services for grant‑writing services. It also adopted the Federal Transit Administration FY 2026 Certifications & Assurances, approved audited vouchers totaling $629,075.17 for the General Fund and $177.77 for the Escrow Fund, and set new summer hours for Town Hall. Additionally, the Board scheduled a special meeting for May 27, entered an executive session on personnel matters, and accepted the minutes from the May 4 meeting.

• Approved renewal of Millennium Services grant‑writing contract (2‑2)
• Adopted FTA FY 2026 Certifications & Assurances (4‑0)
• Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers General Fund $629,075.17 (4‑0)
• Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers Escrow $177.77 (4‑0)
• Approved 2026 Town Hall summer hours schedule (4‑0)
• Scheduled special meeting for May 27, 2026 (4‑0)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel (4‑0)
• Accepted May 4, 2026 meeting minutes (4‑0)

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Town Board

The Monroe Town Board will continue a public hearing on a road improvement petition and consider resolutions for Seven Springs Road. The board will also discuss a hotel occupancy tax request and authorize funds for a millponds oil spill response.

• Continuation of public hearing for Seven Springs Road Realignment
• Resolution to consider Seven Springs Road improvements under Town Law §200
• Authorization for Supervisor to utilize funds for Millponds Oil Spill Response
• NYS Home Rule Request: Hotel/Motel/Short Term Rental Occupancy Tax
• 81 Raywood Lot Line Change

The Board closed the continuation of the public hearing on the Seven Springs Road realignment due to a procedural defect. It approved audited voucher payments of $94,022.39 and $1,090.49, accepted the April 20, 2026 minutes, and adopted a resolution to consider the Seven Springs Road improvements, setting a hearing for June 1, 2026. The Board also approved a $73,050.00 bond for a lot‑line change at 81 Raywood Drive.

• Closed continuation of public hearing on Seven Springs Road (Ayes: all members; Nays: none)
• Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers General Fund $94,022.39 (Ayes: all members; Nays: none)
• Approved Abstract of Audited Vouchers Escrow $1,090.49 (Ayes: all members; Nays: none)
• Accepted April 20, 2026 minutes (Ayes: all members; Nays: none)
• Adopted resolution to consider Seven Springs Road improvements, scheduling hearing for June 1, 2026 (Ayes: all members; Nays: none)
• Approved $73,050.00 bond for 81 Raywood Drive lot‑line change (Ayes: all members; Nays: none)

Zoning Board of Appeals

Planning Board

The Monroe Planning Board will hold a new public hearing on a two‑family dwelling at 249 Mountainview Drive and a special use permit for KJ Cemetery on Schunnemunk Road. It will also consider several returning projects, including the Wein‑Katz Estates architectural review, the Golden Delite amended site plan, the 81 Raywood Drive subdivision, the 20 Owen Drive subdivision, and the Walmart Building Expansion site plan at 288 Larkin Drive. The board will adopt minutes from meetings held between August 2025 and March 2026 before adjourning.

• New public hearing: 249 Mountainview – Reisman Two‑Family Dwelling (0247-2026)
• New public hearing: KJ Cemetery – Special Use Permit/Site Plan (0236-2025)
• Returning project: Walmart Building Expansion Site Plan (0233-2024) at 288 Larkin Drive
• Returning project: Wein‑Katz Estates – Architectural Review (0248-2026) at 129 Seven Springs Road
• Returning project: Golden Delite – Amended Site Plan (0189-2020) at 31 Larkin Drive

Town Board

The Monroe Town Board meeting will review a budget transfer, approve a water department vehicle purchase, and consider multiple personnel appointments and hiring authorizations. The board will also ratify seasonal hiring for Smith Clove Park and discuss a memorandum of understanding for the Highway Department Dial‑A‑Ride mechanic program. Additional items include community announcements and routine procedural motions.

• Authorization of Water Department Vehicle Purchase
• Budget Transfer (abstracts listed)
• Ratification of Smith Clove Park Seasonal Hiring
• Appointment of Climate Smart Community Members
• IBEW363 Highway Department Dial‑A‑Ride Mechanic MOU & Bi‑Annual Safety Plan Update

The Board accepted the April 6, 2026 minutes and approved a $447,137.50 General Fund abstract. It authorized budget transfers of $6,900 and $1,500 for 2025 expenditure adjustments, appointed new deputy clerks, and approved the purchase of a specialized water‑department vehicle for $101,467.50. Additional actions included ratifying seasonal hires for Smith Clove Park and appointing members to the Climate Smart Community.

• Accepted April 6, 2026 minutes (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved General Fund Abstract #26-07 for $447,137.50 (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved Budget Transfer Abstract #2026-1 for $6,900.00 (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved Budget Transfer Abstract #2026-2 for $1,500.00 (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Appointed Barbara Singer as 1st Deputy Town Clerk (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Appointed Mildred Torres as 2nd Deputy Town Clerk (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Authorized purchase of water‑department vehicle from Healy Brothers for $101,467.50 (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Ratified seasonal hiring of three workers for Smith Clove Park (4 Ayes, 0 Nays)

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