Piermont public meetings in 2024

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to review 2025 village fees, fines, and the meeting schedule. The agenda includes discussions on a seasonal gas-powered leaf blower ban and an investigative report regarding a former Trustee.

• Request to extend no parking zone on Paradise Avenue near Piermont Avenue
• Discussion of seasonal ban on gas-powered leaf blowers
• Review of Village Fees and Fines for 2025
• Discussion of Investigative Report regarding a former Trustee
• Review of proposed 2025 Village Board meeting schedule

The Board voted 5-0 to declassify an investigative report regarding a former trustee, making it available via FOIL request. They also approved the 2025 meeting schedule, extended a no-parking zone on Paradise Avenue, and adopted building fee increases for 2025. The seasonal ban on gas-powered leaf blowers was postponed to the January 7, 2025 meeting.

• Declassified investigative report on former trustee (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #121024 for $311,565.49 (5-0)
• Extended no-parking zone on Paradise Avenue by one space (5-0)
• Accepted 2025 Village Board meeting schedule (5-0)
• Kept Village fees and fines same except building changes (5-0)
• Increased building permit fee from $300 to $350 per square foot (5-0)
• Instituted 10% late fee per month after two months past due for FILOP and Special Permits (5-0)
• Approved minutes for November 12, 2024 (4-0-1)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a special workshop to consider the readoption of the CBM Zone. The discussion includes a presentation from a consultant and public comment. No votes are scheduled at this workshop.

• Presentation from Max Stach of Nelson Pope Voorhis on the CBM Zone proposal
• Public comment period on the CBM Zone readoption

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider authorizing a December 10 public hearing on a local law that would rename the Business District to CBM Zoning District, expand it along Piermont Avenue north to Kinney Street, revise bulk standards, and add multiple dwellings as a specially permitted use. They will also vote on bond resolutions for fire ($59,119) and police ($20,000) equipment, appoint several DPW employees, and review special permit requests for outdoor music and sidewalk seating.

• Public hearing set for Dec. 10 on zoning amendments renaming Business District to CBM and expanding along Piermont Avenue to Kinney Street
• $59,119 bond resolution for Fire Department equipment
• $20,000 bond resolution for Police Department equipment
• Special permit request from Reilly’s Public House for outdoor music
• Special permit request from Vino Amore for sidewalk seating at 474 Piermont Avenue

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees will consider special permits for three short-term rental properties at 730 Piermont Avenue, 312 Piermont Avenue, and 104 Orchard Terrace. They will also review a recommendation from the Transportation Committee on the number of fee-in-lieu-of-parking spaces. A resolution to apply for a JCAP grant to install new entrance doors at the Justice Court is on the agenda. Additionally, the board will vote on moving the November meeting from Election Day (Nov 5) to Nov 12.

• Review of special permit requests for Airbnbs at 730 Piermont Avenue, 312 Piermont Avenue, and 104 Orchard Terrace
• Recommendation from Transportation Committee on number of fee-in-lieu-of-parking spaces
• Resolution to authorize Piermont Justice Court to apply for JCAP grant for new entrance doors at Village Hall
• Motion to reschedule November meeting from Nov 5 (Election Day) to Nov 12

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees will meet on September 10, 2024, to consider several items including approval of a capital project for curb improvements on Hudson Terrace and a discussion on hiring outside counsel to investigate potential ethics code violations by an elected official. The board will also vote on adopting the 2024 Rockland County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update. Public comment on non-agenda items is accepted until 1:00 pm that day.

• Approval to start 2025 capital project improvements to curbs on Hudson Terrace below First Street
• Discussion to direct outside counsel to review and investigate potential breaches of State and Village ethics codes by an elected official
• Resolution authorizing adoption of the 2024 Rockland County, NY Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2024, and approval of warrant

The Piermont Board of Trustees voted 4-0 to direct outside counsel to investigate potential breaches of state and village ethics codes by an elected official, following a FOIL request. The board also approved the August 13 meeting minutes, a $472,161.43 warrant, and accepted Trustee Nate Mitchell's resignation. Additionally, they declared curb improvements on Hudson Terrace an emergency and adopted the 2024 Rockland County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.

• Approved outside counsel investigation into ethics code breaches (4-0)
• Approved August 13, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Warrant #091024 for $472,161.43 (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of Trustee Nate Mitchell (4-0)
• Declared curb improvements on Hudson Terrace below First Street an emergency (4-0)
• Adopted 2024 Rockland County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (4-0)

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees will consider establishing a new Secretary position for the Planning and Zoning Boards, review proposals for tax billing systems, and rule on a special event application from the Rockland Road Runners Association for a September 8th run. The board will also discuss a request from the VFW for landscaping upgrades in Kennedy Park. Procedural items include approval of July 16 minutes and a warrant.

• Review Special Event application from Rockland Road Runners Association for Sept 8, 8:45-10:15am
• Approve establishment of new Secretary, Planning and Zoning Boards position
• Review Tax Billing Systems proposals
• Request from VFW for landscaping upgrades in Kennedy Park

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing regarding the addition of bus stops in the village. The body is also considering several bond resolutions for infrastructure and equipment, as well as board appointments and a potential ban on gas-powered leaf blowers.

• Public hearing to add bus stops in the Village of Piermont
• Bond resolutions totaling $172,650 for DPW vehicle, roofs, curbs, foot bridges, and decking
• $11,650 purchase of iTax Property Tax Software System
• Special permit request for Café Diem outdoor seating and evening dining
• Proposed ban on gas powered leaf blowers

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing regarding a local law to prohibit right turns on red from Piermont Avenue onto Highland Avenue. The agenda also includes discussions on pier inspections and the annual financial audit. A special permit request for 447-477 Piermont Avenue has been postponed until further notice.

• Public hearing for Local Law 'No Right on Red from Piermont Avenue onto Highland Avenue'
• Review of Berard & Associates Letter of Understanding for Village and Justice Court audits
• Update and discussion regarding the pier inspection
• Request for Summer Solstice Picnic in Parelli Park by Piermont Community Garden
• Postponed public hearing for Piermont Developers LLC (447-477 Piermont Avenue)

Planning Board

The Piermont Planning Board will consider site plan applications for residential projects. These include a renovation at 796 Piermont Avenue and two new single-family homes on Route 9W. The board will also review requested zoning variances for these properties.

• Renovation and addition at 796 Piermont Avenue (PB#24-06)
• New single-family house development at 768 Route 9W (PB#24-07)
• New single-family house development at 766 Route 9W (PB#24-08)

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting with a mix of routine approvals and several notable items. The board will review the 2024-2025 Capital Budget, adopt the 2024 Tax Warrant and Base Proportions, and consider a new DPW Seasonal Laborer position. Several requests are on the table, including a special permit for Piermont Developers LLC (postponed), a tree risk assessment, a draft local law on a no-right-on-red restriction, and event requests from the library and Piermont Landing.

• Continuation of public hearing for special permit/waiver for Piermont Developers LLC (447-477 Piermont Avenue) — postponed
• Review Arbor Hill Tree Risk Assessment for trees on the Landing and along Ferry Road
• Review draft local law: no right on red from Piermont Avenue onto Highland Avenue
• Request to waive fees and close street for Piermont Public Library Juneteenth Celebration (June 14, 2024)
• Resolution to adopt 2024 Tax Warrant and 2024 Base Proportions; review 2024-2025 Capital Budget

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss a legal matter, followed by adjournment. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Executive session to discuss a legal matter

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine approvals, hold public hearings on exceeding the state tax cap and the 2025 tentative village budget, and consider several resolutions. The board will also review a planning board opinion on an Airbnb application and economic development applications for the budget. A previously scheduled special permit hearing for Piermont Developers LLC has been postponed.

• Public hearing to adopt a local law to exceed the tax cap
• Public hearing on the 2025 tentative village budget
• Resolution to preserve the Erie Trail as a Piermont Park
• Review of planning board opinion on Airbnb application at 659 Piermont Avenue
• Authorize intermunicipal agreement with Rockland County for counterterrorism training

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees will hold public hearings to consider overriding the state tax cap and to discuss the tentative 2025 village budget. The board will also review a special permit request for Piermont Developers LLC, which has been postponed, and consider several other items including a request for a 175th anniversary celebration and an Airbnb application.

• Public hearing to adopt a local law to exceed the tax cap
• Public hearing on the 2025 tentative village budget
• Continuation of public hearing for Piermont Developers LLC (447-477 Piermont Avenue) - postponed
• Request from Empire Hose Company No.1 for 175th Anniversary Celebration on July 4, 2026
• Review Planning Board opinion on Airbnb application for 659 Piermont Avenue

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees is holding a budget workshop to review and discuss proposed 2025 budget expenses. The meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2024, at Piermont Village Hall and includes only this review item before adjournment.

• Review and discussion of proposed 2025 Budget expenses

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting on March 26, 2024, at 7:00 pm at Village Hall. The agenda is largely procedural, covering warrant approval, old and new business, and public comment, with no specific substantive items listed.

• Approval of Warrant
• Old Business
• New Business
• Public comment
• Adjournment

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on March 12, 2024, at 7:00 pm at Village Hall. They will consider several items, including a continuation of a public hearing for a special permit for Piermont Developers LLC, awarding bids for playground projects, adopting a climate action plan, and reviewing a financial audit. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and warrants, as well as a discussion of a temporary employee's wage.

• Continuation of public hearing for special permit and waiver for Piermont Developers LLC (447-477 Piermont Avenue)
• Award bids for Community Center Playground and Half Moon Park
• Resolution to adopt Government Operations Climate Action Plan
• Resolution to authorize inter-municipal license agreement for County-Owned Lot S
• Review and accept Justice Court Financial Audit report (May 31, 2023)

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees is holding a grievance hearing for property owners to contest their assessed property values for the 2024 tax roll. This is the deadline to submit and present grievances.

• Grievance hearing for 2024 assessed property values
• Deadline to submit and present grievances

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine approvals, department reports, and several public hearings. Key items include proposed local laws to increase the income limit for the aged exemption and to provide a tax break for volunteer first responders, as well as a continuation of a public hearing on a special permit request for Piermont Developers LLC at 447-477 Piermont Avenue. The board will also consider appointments, a liquor license waiver request, and event permits.

• Public hearing: Local Law to increase income limit for aged exemption
• Public hearing: Local Law for Volunteer First Responders Tax Break
• Continuation of public hearing: Special Permit and waiver for Piermont Developers LLC (447-477 Piermont Avenue)
• Resolution to designate Charles Schaub as Piermont Flood Plain Manager
• Request from Gran Fondo New York to hold bike event on May 19, 2024

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, including a continuation of the public hearing for a special permit and waiver requested by Piermont Developers LLC for properties at 447-477 Piermont Avenue. The board will also hear a presentation from Rockland County about the proposed Rockland Riverway Trail, and consider several appointments and resolutions.

• Continuation of public hearing for special permit and waiver for Piermont Developers LLC (447-477 Piermont Avenue)
• Presentation by Rockland County on the Rockland Riverway Trail
• Appointment of Chair and members of the Piermont Waterfront Resiliency Commission
• Resolution to authorize agreement with Town of Ramapo for use of police firing range in 2024
• Review of Empire Hose Company #1 membership application for Daniela Marquez

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees is holding its annual reorganizational meeting, administering oaths and making appointments to village boards and positions. The board will also discuss increasing the income cap for the aged exemption, review an engineering services proposal, and hear presentations on the Rockland Riverway Trail and a cupola donation.

• Oath of office for Mayor Tucker and Trustees Blomquist and Wright
• Appointments to Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and other commissions
• Discussion on increasing income cap for Aged Exemption (65+)
• Review proposal for MS-4 Engineering Services from Brooker Engineering
• Presentation of check from Piermont Historical Society for Community Center cupola