Piermont public meetings in 2025

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review and act upon the May 31, 2025 Financial Audit. The body will also consider a fund transfer and review various village fees and schedules for 2026.

• Resolution to transfer $268,628.00 from the General Fund to the Restricted Fund Balance
• Presentation and review of the May 31, 2025 Financial Audit by Berard & Associates
• Review of Village Fines and Fees for 2026
• Review of Village Rental Fees
• Review of 2026 Proposal for New York State Volunteer Firefighter Cancer Benefit Program

The Board approved the minutes from the November 12 meeting and a $197,258.86 warrant. It voted to send a letter refusing Rockland County's offer to take over misdemeanor traffic prosecutions. The Board also accepted the May 31 financial audit, transferred $268,628 to the Restricted Fund, and approved several 2026 budget items and the volunteer firefighter cancer benefit program.

• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Warrant #120925 for $197,258.86 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved sending letter to Rockland County DA declining traffic prosecution delegation (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted May 31, 2025 financial audit (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved transfer of $268,628 from General Fund to Restricted Fund (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved 2026 Village Fines and Fees except Village Hall Meeting Room Rental Fee (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved 2026 Village Board Meeting schedule (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved 2026 Volunteer Firefighter Cancer Benefit Program (3 ayes, 0 nays, 2 abstain)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider an application by Karen Asch for site‑plan development approval for 656 Piermont Avenue. The request includes variances from the R‑7.5 zoning district for front yard, floor‑area ratio, lot coverage, and existing non‑conforming variances for lot area, lot width, side yard, and total side yard. The Board will decide whether to grant the variances and approve the remodel and expansion of an existing front porch.

• Site‑plan development approval for 656 Piermont Avenue (R‑7.5 zoning district)
• Variance request: front yard 25’ required, 8’ existing, 6’ proposed
• Variance request: floor‑area ratio 30% required, 35% existing, 36% proposed
• Variance request: lot coverage 33% required, 66% existing, 67% proposed
• Existing non‑conforming variances for lot area, lot width, side yard, total side yard

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider several requests for public event permits and the use of village property. The meeting includes a continued review of a short-term rental request and a discussion on the village investment policy.

• Review of Airbnb request for 339 Ferdon Avenue
• Empire Hose Co. No. 1 requests for July 4 fireworks at River Lot and a 5K race on May 9, 2026
• Requests for a Menorah lighting on December 16, 2025, and a Knights of Columbus Nativity Display at Village Hall
• Permit requests for a Barefoot Hope Run/Walk on May 2, 2026, and a Gran Fondo New York bike event on May 17, 2026
• Authorization to re-levy unpaid village property taxes with Rockland County

The Trustees unanimously approved the October 14 minutes and Warrant #111225 for $877,727.41. They also authorized acceptance of a $10,000 County grant for the Impaired Driving Enforcement Overtime Program. A $1,833 reallocation for Mulithog tractor tires was approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #111225 for $877,727.41 (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $10,000 County DWI grant for police (5-0)
• Reallocated $1,833 from Street Repairs to Equipment for tractor tires (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a site plan development application for a property remodel. The board will also review a zoning text amendment referral from the Town of Orangetown regarding multifamily dwellings.

• PB#25-08: Site plan and variances for remodel and expansion at 656 Piermont Avenue
• PB#25-09: Referral for zoning text amendment to allow multifamily dwelling floating zones on parcels of 10+ acres in LI districts
• Review of proposed local law regarding 155 South Greenbush Road

Board of Trustees

The Board will consider several items, including approving the purchase of a $55,731.29 Dodge Durango for the police department, reviewing the engineering proposal for the Village Green project, and evaluating an Airbnb request at 339 Ferdon Avenue. It will also set a public hearing for a draft Entity Disclosure Local Law and discuss capital financing options for long‑term village projects.

• Resolution to purchase a 2026 Dodge Durango for $55,731.29 for the Piermont Police Department
• Review and approve Civil Design Works LLC engineering review for the Village Green project (paid by escrow)
• Review request from Louise Falcone for an Airbnb at 339 Ferdon Avenue
• Set public hearing for the proposed draft Entity Disclosure Local Law
• Review capital financing options (BAN or bond) for items with >10‑year usefulness

The Board approved the purchase of a 2026 Dodge Durango for the Piermont Police Department at a cost of $55,731.29, funded by Rockland County sales tax. It also approved the September meeting minutes, the $248,410.51 warrant, and the surplusing of the 2014 tractor. Additional actions included approving an engineering review contract for the Village Green project, scheduling a public hearing for the Entity Disclosure Local Law on Dec 9 2025, changing the November 11 BOT meeting to November 12, and adopting the recommended option #3 for capital financing in December 2025. All motions passed unanimously with 5 ayes and 0 nays.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #101425 for $248,410.51 (5-0)
• Approved surplusing the 2014 tractor (5-0)
• Approved Civil Design Works LLC proposal for Village Green engineering review (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Entity Disclosure Local Law on Dec 9, 2025 (5-0)
• Changed BOT meeting date from Nov 11 to Nov 12 (5-0)
• Accepted recommendation to select option #3 for capital financing (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Dodge Durango for police department, $55,731.29 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Piermont Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider two applications. The first is an application by Kostas Panetis for site development approval, including a cabana, at 294 Tweed Boulevard in the R‑40 zoning district. The second is a referral from the Town of Orangetown requesting comment and a lead‑agency decision on a Conditional Use Permit for The Sparkle Book Store to operate a wine bar at 642 Main Street in the CS zoning district. No other business is listed.

• PB#25-05 – Site development approval and cabana permit for 294 Tweed Blvd (R‑40 zoning)
• PB#25-06 – Conditional Use Permit referral for The Sparkle Book Store wine bar at 642 Main St (CS zoning)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to review a site development application for a cabana. The board will consider requests for variances regarding building height, square footage, floor area ratio, and lot coverage.

• ZBA#25-03: Application for 294 Tweed Boulevard for a cabana
• Proposed height variance: 15.5 feet (15 feet required)
• Proposed footprint variance: 528 square feet (350 square feet required)
• Proposed lot coverage: 23.7% (16% required)
• Proposed floor area ratio: 16.3% (15% required)

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, warrants, and department reports. The agenda includes requests to close streets for a historical society event and a film production, as well as reviews for electric rates, a new website, and a concrete sidewalk replacement project.

• Request to close Ferdon Avenue for Tappan Tribe sign dedication
• Request to close streets for Universal Television filming
• Review of concrete sidewalk replacement at Half Moon Park
• Approval of $24,846.14 DPW equipment tariff from Trius Inc.
• Discussion on adopting an Entity Disclosure Law

The Board appointed Rondi Casey to fill a vacant trustee seat. It approved the village’s $460,931.03 warrant, switched dental insurance to MetLife saving $7,248.60 annually, and authorized DPW repairs to the Dog Run fence. The Board also approved a fixed two‑year electric rate from Direct Energy, awarded a $35,950 sidewalk contract at Lower Half Moon Park, and adopted a four‑year CivicPlus website plan contingent on document archiving.

• Appointed Rondi Casey as Trustee to replace Christine McAndrews
• Approved Warrant #091625 for $460,931.03 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved change of dental coverage to MetLife, saving $7,248.60 per year (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved DPW repair of Dog Run fence (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Universal Television filming request for Sep 17‑19 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Direct Energy electric rate of 9.87¢/kWh for two years (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Awarded concrete sidewalk replacement bid to Terra Ferma for $35,950 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved CivicPlus website proposal with four‑year plan, pending document archiving agreement (5 ayes, 0 nays)

Planning Board

The Piermont Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review site development approval and multiple variances for a proposed cabana at 294 Tweed Boulevard. The board will also consider a zoning interpretation request for a single-family residence conversion at 649 Main Street in Sparkill.

• PB#25-05: Site development approval and variances for cabana at 294 Tweed Boulevard (height, footprint, FAR, lot coverage)
• Variances requested: 15.5' height (15' max), 528 sq ft footprint (350' max), 16.3% FAR (15% max), 23.7% lot coverage (16% max)
• SEQRA Determination required for cabana proposal
• Zoning interpretation for converting commercial space to single-family residence at 649 Main Street, Sparkill

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review requests from the Piermont Historical Society and a grant application for the Justice Court. The meeting includes approvals for fire company memberships and special event permits for the village.

• Request to extend the Piermont Historical Society lease for the Piermont Train Station
• Request to place a plaque honoring Indigenous People of Piermont
• Resolution to apply for a grant for jury seating and lecterns at Village Hall
• Special Event application for Best Buddies NYC Bike Run on October 4, 2025
• Review of a five-year annuity paying 4.8% for LOSAP assets

The Board approved the July 15, 2025 minutes and authorized Warrant #081225 for $651,180.61. It also approved resolutions to cover fire and police capital overages of $1,303.20 and $5,155.00 respectively. Several special events, a historic plaque, a train‑station lease extension, and other items were approved. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Warrant #081225 for $651,180.61 (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $1,303.20 fire department overage from Motor Equipment Repair line (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $5,155 police department overage from Police budget (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Kids Movie Night at Goswick Pavilion on Sep 20, 2025 (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved plaque honoring Indigenous People at Ferdon Avenue, pending property confirmation (3 ayes, 0 nays, 1 recused)
• Approved 10‑year lease extension for Piermont Train Station at $3,000 annual fee (3 ayes, 0 nays, 1 recused)
• Approved Empire Hose Company #1 membership for three applicants (4 ayes, 0 nays)

Planning Board

The Piermont Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review M&T Bank’s site plan application for exterior improvements at 527 Piermont Avenue, including flood damage protection and tree preservation. The board will also make a SEQRA determination for the project.

• PB#25-04: M&T Bank site plan for exterior improvements at 527 Piermont Ave
• Includes flood damage protection and tree preservation requirements
• SEQRA determination to be made
• Property in R-BB zone, Section 75.54 Block 2 Lot 24

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the adoption of the Piermont Comprehensive Plan and a related Negative Declaration. The meeting includes reviews of financial audit proposals and requests for special event permits.

• Resolution to adopt the Piermont Comprehensive Plan
• Proposal from Berard & Associates for a three-year financial audit agreement (May 31, 2025, through May 31, 2027)
• Request for a 15-minute 'Delivery Only' space in front of 453 Piermont Avenue for Trattoria Da Vittorio
• Special Event applications for Rockland Road Runners Association (Sept 7) and Best Buddies NYC Bike Run (Oct 4)
• Appointment of Andrew Young as Part Time Police Officer

The Board approved the June 10 minutes, two warrants totaling $411,486.47, and a $5.5 million tax warrant. It voted 4‑0 to sign a letter supporting NYSDEC fertilizer enforcement, to adopt the wayfinding signage plan, and to accept a three‑year audit contract with Berard & Associates. Finally, it approved the Resolution adopting the Piermont Comprehensive Plan, adding a recommendation to rezone Downtown Business B.

• Approved June 10 minutes (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Warrant #051625 ($65,685.21) and Warrant #071525 ($345,801.26) – total $411,486.47 (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $5.5 M tax warrant; noted $466,343.00 unpaid taxes (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved signing letter supporting NYSDEC fertilizer‑runoff enforcement (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved wayfinding signage plan – next steps include talking to Phil Griffin (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved three‑year audit agreement with Berard & Associates (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Piermont Comprehensive Plan with rezoning recommendation for Downtown Business B (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Decided to keep current business insurance policy unchanged (no vote recorded)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review a continued application for a two-family dwelling. The board is considering site plan development and flood damage protection approvals.

• PB#25-01: Proposed addition and renovation of a two-family dwelling at 394 Piermont Ave

Piermont Transportation Committee

The committee will review police enforcement statistics and finalize the design and locations for wayfinding signage. Members will also discuss downtown commercial deliveries and the formal organization and budget of the committee.

• Finalization of wayfinding signage locations and design
• Review of police enforcement statistics
• Discussion of downtown commercial deliveries
• Proposal for committee status, including roles, tenure, and budget
• Planning for a Transportation Committee section on the Village website

The committee reviewed police enforcement statistics, commercial delivery parking ideas, and a wayfinding signage plan, but no actions were approved, denied, or voted on. Items such as a four‑way stop at Ash and Piermont Ave. and street‑name confirmation were noted for future consideration. The committee also discussed its future structure and community outreach methods.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review several bond resolutions for equipment and facility improvements. The meeting also includes requests from local businesses regarding liquor licenses, parking, and event permits.

• $249,885 Bond Resolution for DPW Equipment (Tractor)
• $85,510 Bond Resolution for Fire Department Equipment
• $80,000 Bond Resolution for Village Sidewalks (Half Moon Park)
• $65,000 Bond Resolution for Police Facilities
• Request from Gyro Downtown at 456 Piermont Avenue to waive 30-day liquor license notice

The Board approved six bond resolutions totaling $574,635 for fire equipment, police facilities, the village hall, sidewalks, parking lot improvements, and a DPW tractor. It also adopted an intermunicipal agreement that could reimburse the Village up to $200,000 annually, approved adding the Transportation Committee to the village website, waived a 30‑day notice for a liquor‑license request, and conditionally approved a July 4 fireworks display pending agency clearances.

• Approved minutes for April 15, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved minutes for May 13, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #051425 ($69,196.54) and #061025 ($470,592.65) total $539,789.19 (5-0)
• Adopted Intermunicipal Agreement with Rockland County Intelligence Center (5-0)
• Approved Transportation Committee addition to village website (5-0)
• Approved waiver of 30‑day notice for Gyro Downtown liquor license (5-0)
• Approved $574,635 in bond resolutions for fire, police, hall, sidewalks, parking, and DPW (5-0)
• Approved July 4 fireworks display request, contingent on Coast Guard, fire department, and insurance approval (5-0)

Zoning Board

The Piermont Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to decide on two site-plan applications: one to reconstruct a multi-family dwelling at 394 Piermont Ave and another for an accessory structure at 2106 Overlook Circle. Both items require variances and site-plan approval under the village zoning code.

• ZBA#25-01: Reconstruction of multi-family dwelling at 394 Piermont Ave (R-10 zone) with variances for front yard, side yard, floor area ratio, and lot coverage
• ZBA#25-02: Accessory structure at 2106 Overlook Circle (MR zone) with variance for size exceeding 350 sq ft limit

Zoning Board

The board is reviewing plans for a proposed garage at 2106 Overlook Circle. The project requires a variance for the size of the accessory building, which is proposed at 640 square feet compared to the 350 square foot limit.

• Proposed garage construction at 2106 Overlook Circle
• Variance request for accessory building size (640 SF proposed vs 350 SF required)

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees will meet on May 13, 2025, to decide on adopting the 2025 tax warrant, approving the 2025-2026 capital budget, and establishing a restricted fund for capital expenses. They will also discuss setting the number of Fee in Lieu of Parking (FILOP) spaces and a special permit request from Gyro Downtown for additional FILOP spaces. Other items include a permit for a high school outing on the Piermont Pier, a bench request from Peace in Piermont, and introducing the new library director.

• Adoption of the 2025 Tax Warrant
• Approval of the 2025-2026 Capital Budget
• Set number of FILOP parking spaces per Transportation Committee recommendation
• Request for special permit from Gyro Downtown (456 Piermont Ave) for 3 additional FILOP spaces
• Request from Bais Trany High School for permit for outing on Piermont Pier with 130 students

The Board approved the April 15 meeting minutes and a $230,923.29 warrant. It adopted a Fund Balance Policy and created a Restricted Fund Account for capital expenses (5‑0). The Board also accepted the Transportation Committee’s recommendation of 76 Fee‑In‑Lieu‑Of‑Parking (FILOP) spaces (4‑1) and approved several other items including a Memorial Day Watch Fire and a special permit for three additional FILOP spaces.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Warrant #051325 for $230,923.29 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved resolution to post appointed Clerk‑Treasurer and Attorney positions on website for 30 days (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Accepted Transportation Committee recommendation of 76 FILOP spaces (4 ayes, 1 nay)
• Established Restricted Fund Account for Capital Expenses and adopted Fund Balance Policy (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Memorial Day Watch Fire on May 29, 2025 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved special permit for Gyro Downtown at 456 Piermont Avenue for three additional FILOP spaces (4 ayes, 1 nay)
• Motion to accept 222 FILOP spaces was not seconded (no vote)

Planning Board

The Piermont Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider site plan approval and a variance for an accessory structure at 2106 Overlook Circle, which exceeds the allowed 350 sq ft footprint. The board will also discuss an application for an Air BnB at a two-family residence on Ferdon Avenue.

• PB#25-03: Overlook Piermont LLC seeks site plan approval and variance for a 640 sq ft accessory structure (350 sq ft permitted) at 2106 Overlook Circle.
• PB#25-02: Application by Louise & Candice Falcone for an Air BnB at an existing two-family residence at 339 Ferdon Avenue.
• SEQRA determination required for PB#25-03.

Piermont Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee approved a proposal to make Ladik and Liberty streets permit‑only after 5 p.m. It also approved a proposal for “No Through Traffic” signage at the street entrance. The revised FILOP analysis will be submitted to the Village Board of Trustees at their next meeting.

• Agreed to propose permit parking on Ladik and Liberty after 5 pm
• Agreed to propose “No Through Traffic” signage at the street entrance
• Revised FILOP analysis to be submitted to the Village Board of Trustees at the next meeting

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review public comments and SEQRA documentation. The meeting focuses on the potential adoption of the Piermont Comprehensive Plan, including a possible vote to override a Rockland County GML review.

• Review of written public comments
• Consideration of draft EAF Part 2, Part 3 and Negative Declaration for SEQRA
• Discussion of Rockland County GML review
• Vote to adopt the Piermont Comprehensive Plan

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of the Village of Piermont has cancelled its April 24, 2025 meeting. The sole agenda item, a public hearing for ZBA#25-01 (Artrip proposed reconstruction at 394 Piermont Ave), was postponed at the applicant's request.

• Meeting cancelled; no decisions or discussions will occur

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on adopting the Village's Comprehensive Plan, a local law to exceed the tax cap, changing a parking spot at 453 Piermont Avenue from 15-minute to No Parking, and amending the FILOP code. They will also hold a hearing for the 2026 Budget. Additional items include a fund balance resolution, special permit requests for sidewalk seating and extended hours, and approval of a $2,579.80 stormwater education agreement.

• Public hearing to adopt the Village of Piermont Comprehensive Plan
• Public hearing to adopt a Local Law to exceed the Tax Cap
• Public hearing to change parking at 453 Piermont Avenue from 15-minute to No Parking Zone
• Public hearing for 2026 Budget
• Request to review and approve Cornell Cooperative Extension Stormwater II Education Program Agreement for $2,579.80

The Trustees approved the March 11 meeting minutes (5-0) and adopted Warrant #041525 for $379,025.99 (5-0). They also voted to open a public hearing to consider adopting the Village of Piermont Comprehensive Plan (5-0). No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Warrant #041525 in the amount of $379,025.99 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Opened Public Hearing to adopt the Comprehensive Plan (motion carried 5 ayes, 0 nays)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet for a special workshop to review all proposed department budgets. No other items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Review of all proposed department budgets

Comprehensive Plan Committee

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review the Comprehensive Plan Committee's recommended draft Comprehensive Plan and proposed code amendments. They will also discuss the possibility of scheduling a second Village Board workshop on the Comprehensive Plan. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Review of CPC Recommended Draft Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of CPC Recommended Code Amendments
• Discussion of possible second Village Board Workshop on Comprehensive Plan

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees holds a work session to review the CPC-recommended draft comprehensive plan and discuss associated code amendments. The board will also consider scheduling a second village board workshop on the comprehensive plan.

• Review of CPC Recommended Draft Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of CPC Recommended Code Amendments
• Possible scheduling of a second Village Board Workshop on Comprehensive Plan

Piermont Transportation Committee

The Piermont Transportation Committee agreed to recommend $3,500 for way-finding and parking signage and $3,162 for replacing three drain grates for cyclist safety, to be included in the village budget via a letter to the Board of Trustees. The paid parking program research was tabled due to unresolved legal issues. The committee also recommended adding caution and narrow two-way street signs on Hester and Orchard Streets, and agreed to publicize its meetings and notes on the village website and social media.

• Recommended $3,500 for way-finding and parking signage in village budget
• Recommended $3,162 for replacement of three drain grates for cyclist safety
• Tabled paid parking program research due to legal issues
• Recommended caution and narrow two-way street signs on Hester and Orchard Streets
• Agreed to publicize committee meetings and notes on village website and social media

Board of Trustees

The Piermont Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the Stormwater Management Plan and MS-4 Annual Report, schedule a public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan on April 8, 2025, and review a proposed amendment to Local Law FILOP code. Other business includes parking changes, playground equipment funding, pier reconstruction plans, planning board appointments, and event requests.

• Public hearing on Stormwater Management Plan and MS-4 Annual Report
• Schedule public hearing for Piermont Comprehensive Plan on April 8, 2025
• Review proposed amendment to Local Law FILOP code and schedule a public hearing
• Recommendation to change parking spot at 453 Piermont Ave from 15-minute to No Parking Zone
• Review BlueShore Engineering project plans for Piermont Pier Reconstruction

The Piermont Board of Trustees approved the new playground equipment from Picerno-Giordano Construction for the Community Center Playground, funded by a $200,000 Rockland County grant and $30,000 in Veterans donations. The board also scheduled public hearings for April 15, 2025, on amending the Fee In-Lieu of Parking (FILOP) code and changing a parking spot at 453 Piermont Ave. from 15-minute to No Parking. A public hearing for the Comprehensive Plan was scheduled for April 8, 2025, and the board approved the 2025 tax assessor grievance recommendations.

• Approved Community Center playground equipment from Picerno-Giordano Construction (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Comprehensive Plan on April 8, 2025 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing to amend FILOP code on April 15, 2025 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing to change parking at 453 Piermont Ave. to No Parking Zone on April 15, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 tax assessor grievance recommendations (5-0)
• Approved warrant #031125 for $328,879.72 (5-0)
• Appointed Mary Kirby to Planning Board and Jaycey Raimondo as Alternate (5-0)
• Approved Gran Fondo NY bike event for May 18, 2025 (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the Comprehensive Plan as recommended by the Comprehensive Plan Committee. The meeting includes setting a public hearing date and determining if the Board will assume SEQR Lead Agency status for the plan's implementation.

• Review of Village of Piermont Comprehensive Plan
• Scheduling of public hearing on Comprehensive Plan
• Determination of SEQR Lead Agency Status
• Review of plan recommendations for immediate code amendments

Zoning Board

The Piermont Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider an application by Artrip for the reconstruction of an existing multi-family dwelling at 394 Piermont Ave. The application seeks site plan approval and multiple variances, including from required front yard (25' required, 12.8' proposed), side yard (10' required, 4.35' proposed), maximum floor area ratio (30% required, 68% proposed), maximum lot coverage (33% required, 62% proposed), and minimum lot width (75' required, 63.66' existing/proposed). The property is in the R-10 zone and also involves flood damage protection and tree preservation provisions.

• Variance for front yard setback: 25' required, 12.8' proposed
• Variance for side yard setback: 10' required, 4.35' proposed
• Variance for maximum floor area ratio: 30% required, 68% proposed
• Variance for maximum lot coverage: 33% required, 62% proposed
• Nonconforming variance for minimum lot width: 75' required, 63.66' existing/proposed

Comprehensive Plan Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Committee will meet on February 14, 2025, to vote on formally recommending the Comprehensive Plan, as revised in response to public comment, to the Village Board of Trustees. The agenda consists solely of this vote followed by adjournment.

• Vote on formally recommending the Comprehensive Plan (revised after public comment) to the Board of Trustees

The Piermont Comprehensive Plan Committee unanimously voted to send the updated Comprehensive Plan draft, including amendments made during the meeting, to the Board of Trustees for its review and public hearing process. The vote was unanimous among the seven members present. Consultant Max Stach will update the draft by Monday to provide clean and red-line versions for transmission.

• Unanimously approved sending updated Comprehensive Plan draft to Board of Trustees (7-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is conducting a grievance hearing regarding assessed property values. This meeting serves as the deadline for residents to submit and present grievances for the 2025 tax roll.

• Grievance hearing for 2025 assessed property values

The Piermont Board of Trustees approved a $292,107.57 warrant, a budget for BlueShore Engineering to create a plan for rebuilding the Piermont Pier, a request to surplus a fire chief's truck cap, and a request from Keep Rockland Beautiful to hold a community cleanup on May 3, 2025. The board also ratified a five-year Memorandum of Agreement with the Piermont PBA (June 1, 2025–May 31, 2030). The motion to approve the January 21, 2025 minutes failed (2-1-1).

• Approved Warrant #021125 for $292,107.57 (4-0)
• Approved budget for BlueShore Engineering to complete Piermont Pier rebuild plans (4-0)
• Approved surplus of fire chief's truck cap via Auctions International (4-0)
• Approved Keep Rockland Beautiful's Piermont Community Cleanup on May 3, 2025 (4-0)
• Ratified MOA with Piermont PBA for June 1, 2025–May 31, 2030 (4-0)
• Motion to approve January 21, 2025 minutes failed (2-1-1)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve routine items including minutes and warrants, and to ratify a five-year Memorandum of Agreement with the Piermont PBA effective June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2030.

• Ratification of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Village and the Piermont PBA for June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2030

Planning Board

The Piermont Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider two applications: a site plan approval with multiple variances for the reconstruction of a multi-family dwelling at 394 Piermont Ave (Artrip application), and an application for an Air BnB at an existing two-family residence at 339 Ferdon Ave (Falcone application). The board will also address other business as needed.

• PB#25-01: Artrip application for reconstruction of existing multi-family dwelling seeking variances for front yard (25′ required, 12.8′ proposed), side yard (10′ required, 4.35′ proposed), floor area ratio (30% maximum, 68% proposed), and lot coverage (33% maximum, 62% proposed) at 394 Piermont Ave (R-7.5 zone).
• PB#25-02: Falcone application for an Air BnB at an existing two-family residence at 339 Ferdon Ave (R-10 zone).

Comprehensive Plan Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Committee holds a public hearing on January 23, 2025, to present the Draft Comprehensive Plan and collect public input. After the hearing, the committee will consider whether the plan is adequate to recommend to the Village Board for adoption.

• Presentation of the Draft Comprehensive Plan
• Public comment period for residents
• Committee evaluation of plan adequacy for Village Board recommendation

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with approvals, department reports, and public comment. Key items include a request from the Empire Hose 175th Anniversary Committee to hold a 5K run, setting the number of FILOP spots, continuing discussion on a seasonal ban of gas-powered leaf blowers, and reviewing a special permit application for Bon Vivant Patisserie LLC at 474 Piermont Avenue.

• Request from Empire Hose 175th Anniversary Committee to hold a 5K run on Saturday, May 10, 2025
• Set the number of FILOP spots per Transportation Committee recommendation
• Continuation of discussion regarding a seasonal ban on gas-powered leaf blowers
• Review request for 30-day waiver and Special Permit for Bon Vivant Patisserie LLC at 474 Piermont Avenue

The Piermont Board of Trustees approved the 2025 license agreement for use of the Town of Ramapo Police Department Firing Range and approved a request from the Empire Hose 175th Anniversary Committee to hold a 5K Run on May 10, 2025. The board also approved a warrant for $129,987.24 and the minutes from January 7, 2025. A discussion on a seasonal ban on gas-powered leaf blowers was put on hold, and the board moved a discussion on FILOP parking spots to a future meeting.

• Approved minutes for January 7, 2025 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Warrant #012125 for $129,987.24 (4-0)
• Approved 2025 License Agreement for Town of Ramapo Police Department Firing Range (4-0)
• Approved Empire Hose 5K Run on May 10, 2025 (4-0)
• Delayed decision on FILOP parking spots to March 11, 2025 meeting
• Put seasonal ban on gas-powered leaf blowers on hold

Board of Trustees

This is the annual reorganizational meeting where the Board of Trustees will administer oaths of office, appoint key officials (including deputy mayor, village attorney, and commission chairs), designate official newspaper and depositories, and adopt annual village policies. They will also continue a discussion on a potential seasonal ban on gas-powered leaf blowers and consider a request from Rockland BOCES to use the Piermont Community Center as an emergency evacuation site.

• Continuation of discussion regarding a seasonal ban on gas-powered leaf blowers
• Review of a request from Rockland BOCES for Tappan Zee Elementary students to use the Piermont Community Center for emergency evacuation
• Presentation of the May 31, 2024 financial audit by Donalee Berard, CPA
• Resolution authorizing the Mayor to update Employee Letters of Understanding for 2025
• Setting the number of FILOP (First In, Last Out?) parking spots as recommended by the Transportation Committee

The Piermont Board of Trustees held its reorganization meeting, administering oaths to re-elected trustees and appointing officials to various boards and committees. The board approved all mayoral appointments and existing village policies for 2025, except the FILOP spot count, which was deferred. They also approved the warrant, authorized the mayor to update employee letters of understanding, and allowed BOCES to use the Community Center as an emergency evacuation site.

• Approved all mayoral appointments and village policies for 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Warrant #010725 for $121,582.67 (5-0)
• Authorized mayor to update Employee Letters of Understanding for 2025 (5-0)
• Approved BOCES use of Piermont Community Center as temporary evacuation site for six months (5-0)
• Deferred decision on 175 FILOP spots to January 21, 2025 meeting
• Approved minutes of December 10, 2024 (4-0, 1 abstention)