Poughkeepsie public meetings in 2025

Public Arts Commission

The commission will review the Public Arts Policy and marketing updates. The meeting includes presentations regarding music career pathways for students and the creation of an Artist Hub.

• Review of Public Arts Policy
• Presentation by Helen Contino on music career pathways for PHS students
• Discussion with Suprina Troche on an Artist Hub and Main Street small business arts contributions
• Presentation by Mike Johnson on returning the Prestige awards to Poughkeepsie

Board of Contracts and Supply

The Board of Contracts and Supply is meeting to review bid packages and discuss contract renewals. The agenda specifically lists a contract renewal for Veolia.

• Contract renewal for Veolia

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing site plans and subdivision requests for several residential and mixed-use projects. The meeting includes public hearings for new developments on Main Street and North Water Street.

• 488 Main Street: Proposed mixed-use building with 81 dwelling units and ground floor commercial space
• 141 North Water Street: Proposed 56-unit residential building with structured parking
• 47-51 Cannon Street: Proposed 6-story mixed-use building with 140 dwelling units
• 31 & 39 Market Street: Proposed conversion to mixed-use with 49 dwelling units
• 654 & 698 Main Street: Proposed subdivision of 14 lots into 3, including 35 total dwelling units

Common Council

The Common Council will consider the 2026 city budget and a lease renewal for land near Pershing Avenue Park. The meeting includes a proposed ordinance to prohibit parking on the east side of May Street. Members will also review the 2024 fiscal year audit close out.

• R-25-87: Resolution Approving 2026 City of Poughkeepsie Budget
• R-25-88: Resolution to Renew Lease Agreement with Scenic Hudson for land adjacent to Pershing Avenue Park
• O-25-07: Ordinance prohibiting parking on May Street, East Side, from Forbus Street to a point 185 feet northerly
• LL-25-07: Local Law regarding tax exemptions for Co-Operative Corporations
• R-25-86: Resolution Approving 2024 Fiscal Year Audit Close Out

The Common Council approved the 2026 City of Poughkeepsie budget, setting homestead and non-homestead tax rates, water and sewer rates, and sanitation fees. The council also renewed the Scenic Hudson lease for the Pershing Avenue Park urban farm, adding the Poughkeepsie Farm Project as a co-lessee. Three notices of claim were deferred to Corporation Counsel, and a local law clarifying co-op tax exemptions was passed.

• Approved 2026 City budget (R-25-87) with homestead tax rate $10.47/$1,000 and non-homestead $14.35/$1,000
• Approved 2024 fiscal year audit close-out (R-25-86) allowing up to $2,344,000 in budget transfers
• Approved local law LL-25-07 clarifying co-operative corporations are 'real property' for tax exemptions
• Approved lease renewal with Scenic Hudson and Poughkeepsie Farm Project for Pershing Avenue Park land (R-25-88), 8-0-1
• Approved first read of ordinance 0-25-07 prohibiting parking on May Street east side near Forbus Street
• Deferred three notices of claim (Karen Foley, Kathryn Marcello, Naiyana Guerin) to Corporation Counsel

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet to approve meeting minutes, discuss public hearing procedures, and review proposed forms and ordinance updates.

• Approval of November 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on public hearing poster approval
• Review of proposed and revised forms
• Discussion on ordinance updates
• Meeting adjourned to January 8, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and review resolutions for several area variances. These requests primarily concern parking requirements and the conversion of existing buildings into multi-family dwellings.

• 488 Main Street: Request for 85 fewer off-street parking spaces for a mixed-use building with 81 dwelling units
• 20 Lexington Avenue: Request to convert a two-family dwelling to a three-dwelling unit
• 69 South Hamilton Street: Request to convert a three-family dwelling to a four-family dwelling
• 88 Academy Street: Request to convert a four-unit dwelling to a five-unit dwelling
• 136 Parker Avenue: Request to convert an office building to five dwelling units

Common Council

The Common Council will vote on a local law to override the established tax levy limit. The body is also considering a rezoning application for a 9-acre parcel on Milton Street and a board appointment.

• Local Law L-25-06 to override the Tax Levy Limit established in General Municipal Law § 3-C
• Resolution R-25-84 to rezone a vacant 9-acre parcel on Milton Street from RNA District to RND District
• Resolution R-25-83 appointing Kenneth Stickle to the Board of Assessment Review
• Notice of intent from Black Market Canna Co, LLC to renew a cannabis dispensary license
• Resolution R-25-85 proclaiming December 15, 2025, as First Amendment Day

The Common Council approved the consent agenda, which included reappointing Kenneth Stickle to the Board of Assessment Review for a five‑year term. The Council also referred the Milton Street rezoning application to the Planning Board for SEQRA review. Both actions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Reappointed Kenneth Stickle to the Board of Assessment Review (Vote: Yes – Henry, Brown, James, Grant, Patterson Thompson, Wilson, McClinton; No – none; Abstain – none; Absent – Menist, Shook)
• Referred Milton Street rezoning application to the Planning Board for SEQRA review (Vote: Yes – Henry, Brown, James, Grant, Patterson Thompson, Wilson, McClinton; No – none; Abstain – none; Absent – Menist, Shook)
• Approved Consent Agenda containing Resolutions 25‑83 and 25‑84 (Vote: Yes – Henry, Brown, James, Grant, Patterson Thompson, Wilson, McClinton; No – none; Abstain – none; Absent – Menist, Shook)

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will meet to review the city's Tree Inventory and Management Plan, presented by the Department of Public Works. The meeting includes roll call, committee business, and adjournment at 6:00 PM.

• Review of Poughkeepsie Tree Inventory & Management Plan by DPW

The Shade Tree Commission selected Stephen MacAvery to serve as chair and Charles Lynch as secretary. The commission also chose the dates for its 2026 meetings. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Appointed Stephen MacAvery as Chair
• Appointed Charles Lynch as Secretary
• Set meeting dates for 2026

Board of Contracts and Supply

The Board of Contracts and Supply will review award recommendations for new and recap tires. Members will also discuss the renewal of HVAC stand-by contracts and identify bids for sidewalk and paving work that will expire without renewal on March 31, 2026.

• Award recommendation for RFB-COP-07-25-01 New & Recap Tires
• Renewal discussion for HVAC Stand-By contracts (Integrity Mechanical, Dutchess Tekcon, Southeast Mechanical, BPI Mechanical)
• RFP-COP-06-25-01 Fallkill Blueway awarded to Mass Design
• Discussion of expiring bids for Scattered Sidewalks and Street Paving

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will review the Chamber Art Initiative and Public Arts Policy. The body will receive progress reports on funded projects and hear presentations regarding youth career events and 2026 city art events.

• Update on Chamber Art Initiative
• Public Arts Policy review
• Status updates on approved funded projects
• Presentation by Helen Contino on December 4th performing arts panel for PHS students
• Presentation by Paola Bari on 2026 Art events for the city of Poughkeepsie

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing site plan applications for several residential and mixed-use developments. These include a 56-unit building on North Water Street and an 81-unit project on Main Street. The board will also consider parking waivers for projects on South Hamilton and South Clinton Streets.

• 141 North Water Street: Proposed 56-unit residential building with structured parking
• 488 Main Street: Proposed mixed-use building with 81 dwelling units and ground floor commercial space
• 17 South Hamilton Street: Proposed expansion of a building to a four-story mixed-use structure with a request for a 23-space parking waiver
• 8 South Clinton Street: Proposed 16-unit residential structure with a request for an 8-space parking waiver
• 165 Smith Street: Application for a concrete pad and permanent classification of a fabric structure

Common Council

The Common Council will hold public hearings to receive comments on the 2026 Budget and the Senior Tax Exemption. The body will also consider a lease agreement for 232 Hooker Avenue and a gymnasium use agreement with the Poughkeepsie City School District.

• Public hearing on 2026 Budget
• Public hearing on Senior Tax Exemption
• Resolution R-25-81: Lease agreement with option to purchase at 232 Hooker Avenue
• Resolution R-25-82: Agreement with Poughkeepsie City School District for Student Athletic Basketball Program gymnasium use through 2028
• Liquor license applications for Gold Fork Ventures, Inc and Queen City Lounge

The Common Council approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. The Council deferred six pending claims and liquor‑license notices to the Corporation Counsel. The Council approved the consent agenda, including Resolution R‑25‑81 authorizing a lease and option to purchase the property at 232 Hooker Avenue. The lease sets a base rent of $5,000 per month ($60,000 annually) and directs the Mayor and City Administrator to execute the agreement.

• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Deferred six claims and liquor‑license notices to Corporation Counsel (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R‑25‑81 lease with option to purchase 232 Hooker Avenue (voice vote, unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed local law. The amendment would clarify that co-operative corporations are considered real property for tax exemption purposes.

• Proposed amendment to Administrative Code Section 14.35(E) regarding partial tax exemptions for co-operative corporations

The Common Council held a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Section 14.35(e) to treat co‑operative corporations as real property for tax exemption purposes. Members of the public gave brief comments. The council voted to close the hearing after a motion by Patterson Thompson, seconded by Shook.

• Adjourned public hearing (motion by Patterson Thompson, seconded by Shook)

Common Council

The Common Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2026 City of Poughkeepsie Budget. This is a procedural meeting for public participation regarding the budget proposal.

• Public hearing on Proposed 2026 City of Poughkeepsie Budget

The Common Council conducted a public hearing on the proposed 2026 City of Poughkeepsie budget, hearing comments from six residents. Councilmember Patterson Thompson moved to adjourn, Grant seconded, and the motion was adopted. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Resolution R-25-79 introduced to schedule a public hearing on the 2026 budget
• Motion to adjourn the public hearing made by Patterson Thompson, seconded by Grant, and adopted

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission will review two applications for certificates of appropriateness. The body will also determine its 2026 meeting schedule and discuss ordinance recommendations.

• Certificate of appropriateness for railing at 85 South Hamilton Street
• Certificate of appropriateness for porch repairs at 10 South Clinton Street
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates
• Ordinance recommendations

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on several area variances and one zoning interpretation. The board is deciding on requests related to parking requirements, building transparency, and lot area for residential conversions.

• 141 North Water Street: Interpretation of 'story' definition for a proposed 56-unit multiple dwelling
• 17 South Hamilton Street: Area variance for expansion and reuse requesting 0 of 23 required parking spaces
• 136 Parker Avenue: Area variance to convert an office building to five dwelling units
• 12 Duane Street: Area variance to convert a single-family to a two-family dwelling with no off-street parking
• 10 Grand Street: Area variance to allow 5,400 square feet of lot area instead of 7,000 for an attic conversion

Board of Contracts and Supply

The Board of Contracts and Supply is meeting to review award recommendations for city contracts. The agenda includes a bid for tires and a request for proposals for emergency construction services.

• Award recommendation for RFB-COP-07-25-01 New & Recap Tires-Custom Bandag
• Award recommendation for RFP-COP-10-25-01 Emergency Construction Services at Hooker Ave. Firehouse

Waterfront Advisory Committee

The Waterfront Advisory Committee will approve the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes and review the property at 141 N. Water Street.

• Approval of September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of 141 N. Water Street property

Common Council

The Common Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed local law. This law would override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law § 3-C.

• Public hearing regarding a Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit

The Common Council held a public hearing on November 3, 2025 to receive comments on a proposed Local Law that would override the tax‑levy limit for fiscal year 2026. Councilmembers Wilson, Shook, Patterson Thompson and Brown introduced Resolution R‑25‑72 to place the draft law before the council and schedule a future hearing. The council voted to adjourn the hearing after a motion by Patterson Thompson, seconded by Grant. No other votes were recorded.

• Introduced Resolution R‑25‑72 to present Local Law to Override Tax Levy Limit (no vote recorded)
• Motion to close public hearing adopted (motion by Patterson Thompson, seconded by Grant)

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding the tax levy limit and receive a presentation on the proposed 2026 budget. Members will also consider ordinances regarding handicap parking on Market St. and garbage regulations.

• Public hearing on overriding the tax levy limit
• Presentation of the proposed 2026 City of Poughkeepsie budget
• Resolution R-25-78 appointing Christopher Grant to the Downtown Poughkeepsie BID Board
• Ordinance O-25-05 designating a handicap parking space on the east side of Market St.
• Ordinance O-25-06 amending garbage, trash and weeds regulations

The Common Council unanimously approved the October 21 minutes and the consent agenda. It appointed Christopher Grant to the Downtown Poughkeepsie BID board, set a public hearing for the proposed 2026 budget, and introduced a local law clarifying tax exemption for co‑operatives. Two ordinance amendments—handicapped parking on Market St. and a civil penalty change for garbage violations—were also approved.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, unanimous)
• Resolution R-25-78: Appointed Christopher Grant to BID board (approved)
• Resolution R-25-79: Scheduled public hearing on 2026 budget for Nov 18, 2025 at 5:30 pm (approved)
• Resolution R-25-80: Introduced local law amending tax exemption for co‑operatives (approved)
• Ordinance 0-25-05: Amended handicap parking on Market St. (approved, effective immediately)
• Ordinance O-25-06: Amended civil penalty provisions for garbage violations (approved, effective immediately)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several applications for new residential buildings and mixed-use developments. The meeting includes site plan reviews for projects ranging from small multi-family conversions to larger apartment complexes.

• 488 Main Street: Proposed mixed-use building with 81 dwelling units and ground floor commercial space
• 141 North Water Street: Proposed 56-unit residential building with structured parking
• North Perry Street: Amended site plan for a 72-unit apartment building
• 278-282 Main Street: Proposed expansion for 28 dwelling units and 11,000 sq ft of commercial space
• 121 Parker Avenue: Proposed installation of a Verizon Wireless monopole tower and equipment platform

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing regarding overriding the tax levy limit. Members will consider authorizing serial bonds for multiple phases of the Lead Service Line Replacement Project. The body will also review updates from the Downtown Poughkeepsie Business Improvement District.

• Public hearing on overriding the tax levy limit
• Resolutions R-25-74, R-25-75, and R-25-76 to authorize serial bonds for lead service line replacement projects
• Resolution R-25-73 to define co-operative corporations as real property for tax exemption
• Proposed handicap parking space on East side of Market St., 45 feet North of Cannon St.
• Proposed amendment to City Code §9-11(h) regarding garbage, trash and weeds

The Common Council approved the consent agenda, which included a resolution introducing a local law to treat cooperative corporations as real property for tax exemption. The Council also approved four bond resolutions (R-25-74 through R-25-77) authorizing serial bonds for Phase 2 and Phase 3 lead service line replacement projects. Temporary suspensions of the rules allowed five‑minute public comments and a question period for the Deputy Commissioner of Finance, after which normal rules were resumed.

• Approved consent agenda (Resolution R-25-73) – voice vote, unanimous
• Introduced Local Law amending Section 14.35(e) to classify co‑ops as real property for tax exemption – voice vote, unanimous
• Set public hearing for the new local law on Nov 3, 2025 – voice vote, unanimous
• Approved Action Agenda Resolutions R-25-74‑R-25-77 authorizing serial bonds for lead service line replacement projects – voice vote, unanimous
• Suspended rules to allow 5‑minute public comment – voice vote, unanimous
• Resumed meeting rules after public comment – voice vote, unanimous
• Suspended rules to question Deputy Commissioner of Finance – voice vote, unanimous
• Resumed meeting rules after finance question – voice vote, unanimous

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will discuss the Chamber Art Initiative and review the Public Arts Policy. The body will also receive progress reports on previously approved funded projects.

• Update on Chamber Art Initiative
• Public Arts Policy review
• Marketing and Social Media update
• Status reports on approved funded projects

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to decide on a use variance for an auto sales facility and area variances for residential projects. The board will also consider an interpretation of the zoning code regarding the definition of a building story for a 56-unit dwelling.

• 22 Pershing Avenue: Use variance for an automobile sales facility
• 121 North Clinton Street: Area variance for a two-family dwelling driveway width
• 12 Duane Street: Area variance for off-street parking for a two-family dwelling
• 141 North Water Street: Interpretation of 'story' definition for a 56-unit multiple dwelling
• 105 Albany Street: Review of an adjourned area variance application

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet to approve staff maintenance requests and review applications for exterior repairs at 88 and 130 Academy Street. The body will also discuss ordinance recommendations.

• Approval of staff maintenance requests at 154 Academy Street, 26 Carroll Street, and 30 Garfield Place
• Certificate of Appropriateness application for rear roof replacement at 130 Academy Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness application for multiple exterior repairs at 88 Academy Street
• Discussion of ordinance recommendations
• Meeting adjourned to November 13, 2025

Common Council

The Common Council will consider several resolutions to issue serial bonds for city projects. The body is also introducing a local law to override the established tax levy limit.

• Serial bonds for City Hall Parking Deck renovations
• Serial bonds for Fall Kill Blueway Waterfront Design Study
• Serial bonds for Joint Water Plant Capacity Study
• Serial bonds for Spratt Park Pool House Improvement
• Local law to override the tax levy limit

The Common Council approved the meeting minutes and a motion to defer five pending claims to corporation counsel. Council members moved Resolution R‑25‑72 to the Action Agenda and approved the consent agenda as amended. A voice vote was taken to approve Resolution R‑25‑72, which introduces a local law to override the tax levy limit and schedules a public hearing for November 3, 2025.

• Approved meeting minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Deferred five claim items to corporation counsel (voice vote, unanimous)
• Moved Resolution R‑25‑72 to the Action Agenda (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda as amended (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R‑25‑72 introducing a tax‑levy‑limit override law (voice vote; result not recorded)
• Scheduled public hearing on the tax‑levy‑limit override law for Monday, November 3, 2025 at 6 pm

Board of Contracts and Supply

The Board of Contracts and Supply is meeting to discuss award recommendations for new and recap tires and the renewal of HVAC stand-by contracts. The board will also review the award for the Waryas Pier Engineering Assessment.

• Discussion of award recommendation for RFB-COP-07-25-01 New & Recap Tires
• Discussion of HVAC Stand-By renewals for Integrity Mechanical, Dutchess Tekcon, Southeast Mechanical, and BPI Mechanical
• RFP-COP-05-25-01 Waryas Pier Engineering Assessment awarded to M.G McLaren Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C
• Notice to proceed issued for RFB-COP-05-25-05 Pest Control Services
• RFP-COP-03-25-03 Engineering Services for Lead Water Line Inventory

Industrial Development Agency

The City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency will consider an application and presentation from Chai Developers regarding 15 N. Cherry Street. The body will also address an OSC follow-up audit and response.

• Application and presentation for 15 N. Cherry Street by Chai Developers
• Resolution regarding OSC follow-up audit and IDA response
• Payment of invoices

Planning Board

The Poughkeepsie Planning Board will review site plans for multiple properties, including a mixed-use building at 488 Main Street and a 72-unit apartment complex at N. Perry Street. The board will also approve meeting minutes from August 27, 2025.

• Approval of August 27, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• 488 Main Street: Mixed-use building with 81 dwelling units
• 357 Hooker Avenue: Site plan review
• 278-282 Main Street: Re-use and expansion for 28 dwelling units
• Lot#912184 N Perry Street: 72-unit apartment building

Public Arts Commission

The Poughkeepsie Public Arts Commission will meet to review policy, discuss marketing, and provide status updates on previously approved funded projects. The meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2025, at City Hall.

• Review of Public Arts Policy
• Update on Chamber Art initiative
• Marketing and Social Media update
• Status updates on approved funded projects

The commission approved the July 2025 minutes. A motion to adjourn the meeting was adopted. No vote was taken on the Chamber Art Project, which will be considered at the October meeting.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to adjourn meeting (passed)

Common Council

The Poughkeepsie Common Council will hold a meeting with presentations from the Poughkeepsie Alliance on future city projects and Samara on an AI tracking system for city vehicles. The agenda includes procedural items like roll call, minutes review, and public participation, with no ordinances or local laws listed for action.

• Presentation by Poughkeepsie Alliance on future city projects
• Presentation by Samara on AI tracking system in city vehicles
• Public participation period for comments on agenda and non-agenda items

The Common Council approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote, with all present members voting aye and none voting nay. After mayoral comments and public participation, a motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Patterson Thompson, seconded by Council Member Grant, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, all aye)
• Motion to adjourn made by Patterson Thompson, seconded by Grant; meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes, review maintenance approvals, and decide on three certificate-of-appropriateness applications for window replacements and façade repairs at properties on Academy and Main streets.

• 85 South Hamilton Street – adjourned application
• 106 Academy Street – staff standard maintenance approval
• 154 Academy Street Unit 2 & 3 – window replacements
• 370 Main Street – façade repair

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Poughkeepsie Zoning Board of Appeals meets to review eight area-variance applications, including a proposed cell tower at 121 Parker Avenue and several parking or expansion waivers. The board will also adjourned items from prior meetings and hold public hearings on specific properties.

• 100 North Hamilton Street: use & area variance
• 121 Parker Avenue: cell tower area variances (Verizon Wireless)
• 17 South Hamilton Street: area variance for parking waiver (23 spaces)
• 101 South Grand Avenue: area variance for 61-foot driveway (no landscaping)
• 105 Albany Street: area variance for four-family dwelling on subdivided lot

Waterfront Advisory Committee

The Waterfront Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting and discuss project updates.

• Approval of June 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Project updates and committee discussion

Common Council

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for an informational meeting. No specific legislative items, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for discussion.

The Common Council met on September 2, 2025 for an informational session. Councilmembers and department heads answered public questions. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Common Council

The Common Council will meet to review minutes and hear a presentation from the Poughkeepsie Alliance regarding future city projects. The body is scheduled to consider resolutions regarding the standard workday for officials.

• Presentation by Poughkeepsie Alliance on future city projects
• R-25-66: Resolution acknowledging 2024 Standard Workday and Reporting Resolution Not Adopted
• R-25-67: Resolution establishing standard workday for elected and appointed officials

The Common Council approved the minutes from the August 26 meeting and the consent agenda by voice vote, with all eight members present voting yes. The council also adopted two resolutions establishing a standard workday for elected and appointed officials and acknowledging that a 2024 workday resolution was not adopted, each passing with an 8‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 26 minutes (voice vote, all 8 present voted yes)
• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, all 8 present voted yes)
• Adopted Resolution R-25-66 acknowledging 2024 standard workday not adopted (8‑0)
• Adopted Resolution R-25-67 establishing standard workday for officials (8‑0)
• Motion to adjourn adopted

Planning Board

The Poughkeepsie Planning Board will review site plans for residential and mixed-use developments, including a three-story building with 16 units and a mixed-use project with 81 units. The board will also consider facade reviews and approve previous meeting minutes.

• 121 Parker Avenue: Site Plan
• 357 Hooker Avenue: Site Plan
• 386 Main Street: Façade Review
• 396 Main Street: Façade Review
• ‘8’ South Clinton Street: Site Plan (16 units)

Common Council

The Common Council will meet to review minutes and hear presentations from Veolia North America and DiBlasi Painting. The body is considering a resolution to reallocate 2025 budget funds for a new student worker position and a settlement payment.

• Presentation from Veolia North America regarding water distribution system sampling
• Notice of claim from DiBlasi Painting/Lucas DiBlasi for property damage
• Resolution R-25-65 to amend 2025 Budget for a student worker position and settlement payment

General

The City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency will meet to approve minutes, receive a treasurer report, and consider a resolution for invoice payments. The primary agenda item is a presentation by Chai Developers regarding the 15 N. Cherry Street application.

• Approval of June 11, 2025, minutes
• Treasurer Report(s) – Randall Johnson
• Resolution – Payment of Invoices
• Resolution – OSC follow up audit & IDA response
• Presentation 15 N. Cherry Street – Chai Developers

Common Council

The Common Council will review minutes, hear presentations including a rescheduled AI tracking system proposal, and consider two resolutions: one for sewer rehabilitation and one supporting a state grant for the Walkway Poughkeepsie Gateway Design Project.

• Rescheduled presentation on AI tracking system for city vehicles
• Notice of claim for property damage sustained July 8, 2025
• Notice of claim for personal injury sustained September 24, 2024
• Supplemental Resolution for Fall Kill Sewer Interceptor Rehabilitation Project
• Resolution in Support of OPRHP Grant for Walkway Poughkeepsie Gateway Design Project

The Common Council approved the July meeting minutes and the consent agenda by voice vote. It deferred items 2 through 6 to the Corporation Counsel, also by voice vote. The council adopted a supplemental bond resolution authorizing up to $6,183,000 for the City Center Combined Sewer Overflow Rehabilitation Project and the issuance of serial bonds up to $5,992,000. It also approved and endorsed the Walkway Over the Hudson grant application for the Poughkeepsie Gateway Design Project.

• Approved July 1 and July 8, 2025 minutes (voice vote passed)
• Approved consent agenda (voice vote passed)
• Deferred items 2‑6 to Corporation Counsel (voice vote passed)
• Adopted supplemental bond resolution for City Center sewer project, authorizing up to $6,183,000 and serial bonds up to $5,992,000 (adopted)
• Approved and endorsed Walkway Over the Hudson grant application for the Poughkeepsie Gateway Design Project (adopted)

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission is meeting to review certificates of appropriateness for building repairs. The body will also consider a staff maintenance approval and provide a public outreach update.

• Certificate of appropriateness for railing and roof repairs at 85 South Hamilton Street
• Certificate of appropriateness for façade repair at 370 Main Street
• Staff standard maintenance approval for 13 Garfield Place

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on several variance requests. The board is considering applications for a telecommunications facility and an automobile sales business, along with multiple area variances.

• 121 Parker Avenue: Area variances for a Verizon Wireless cell tower
• 22 Pershing Avenue: Use variance for an automobile sales facility
• 4 Bobrick Road: Area variances to convert a garage to a playhouse and allow front yard parking
• 100 North Hamilton Street: Use and area variance review
• 105 Albany Street and 134 Smith Street: Area variance reviews

Board of Contracts and Supply

The Board of Contracts and Supply is reviewing bid recommendations and project updates. The meeting includes a recommendation to award a pest control services contract and a discussion on water plant operations.

• Award recommendation for Pest Control Services (RFB-COP-05-25-05) to Pest Master Services
• Notice to proceed issued to National Water Main Cleaning Co. for Fallkill Trunk Sewer Rehab (RFB-COP-01-24-01)
• Discussion on Water and Wastewater Plant Operations
• Discussion on Fall Kill Blueway Designs by Europa McGovern

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing multiple site plan applications for residential conversions and new constructions. The meeting includes a coordinated SEQRA review for a large mixed-use development and several requests for multi-family housing projects.

• 488 Main Street: Proposed mixed-use building with 81 dwelling units and ground floor commercial space
• 8 South Clinton Street: Proposed 16-unit residential structure with a parking waiver request
• 191 Cottage Street: Proposed three-story mixed-use building with a brewery and 8 dwelling units
• 357 Hooker Avenue: Amendment to site plan for restaurant dining and cooking pavilion expansion
• 20-72 Vassar Farm Lane: Proposed construction of a pavilion by Vassar College

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will vote on the appointment of a new commissioner and officers. The body will also consider a letter of support for a grant application by Enjin Arts. Members will discuss a collaboration with Bardavon for discounted tickets.

• Approval of support letter for Enjin Arts grant application
• Appointment of Chris Burney as Commissioner
• Vote to appoint Secretary and Treasurer
• Discussion on discounted ticket collaboration with Bardavon
• Overview of Jazz in the Valley by Greer Smith

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Poughkeepsie Zoning Board of Appeals will review several variance applications, including requests for larger signs at 709-719 Main Street and a cell tower at 121 Parker Avenue. The board will also consider a proposal to convert a garage into a playhouse and a request to allow automobile sales at 22 Pershing Avenue.

• 709-719 Main Street: Variance for larger wall and freestanding signs
• 121 Parker Avenue: Variance for telecommunications facility
• 22 Pershing Avenue: Use variance for automobile sales facility
• 105 Albany Street: Variance for four-family dwelling construction
• 4 Bobrick Road: Variance for garage conversion to playhouse

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission is meeting to review a certificate of appropriateness. The body will consider a request for window replacements at a specific property.

• Window replacement application for 154 Academy Street Unit 2 & 3

Common Council

The Common Council will hear a presentation from the City Assessor regarding 2025 Adjusted Base Proportions. The body is scheduled to consider a resolution regarding the levy of taxes on the 2025 assessment roll.

• Presentation from John Taylor regarding 2025 Adjusted Base Proportions
• Resolution R-25-62: Certificates of Base Percentages and Adjusted Base Proportions for the 2025 Assessment Roll

The Common Council voted to approve Resolution R-25-62, which adopts the certificates of base percentages and adjusted base proportions for the 2025 assessment roll. The motion passed by voice vote with all seven council members present voting yes and no votes recorded. No council members opposed or abstained, and the two absent members were not counted.

• Approved Resolution R-25-62 (adjusted base proportions for 2025 tax levy) – voice vote, 7‑0

Common Council

The Common Council will review minutes from the June 17 meeting and consider adopting a new purchasing policy. The body will also vote to amend the 2025 budget to reallocate funds for office equipment. Presentations are scheduled from the Dutchess County Comptroller and Sustainable Hudson Valley.

• Adoption of new purchasing policy (R-25-60)
• Amendment to 2025 budget for office equipment (R-25-61)
• Presentation from Dutchess County Comptroller on Youth Opportunity Union audit
• Presentation regarding Clean Mobility project
• Notice of claim filed by Kajsia Green and Jonathan Green

The Common Council voted to approve the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Council Member Brown and seconded by Council Member Patterson Thompson. All members present voted Yes; no No votes, abstentions, or objections were recorded. Council Member Shook was absent.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Poughkeepsie Planning Board will review site plans for new housing developments, including a brewery and mixed-use building, and consider a parking waiver for a residential project.

• 191 Cottage Avenue: Mixed-use building with brewery and 8 units
• 8 South Clinton Street: 16-unit residential building with parking waiver request
• 148 Franklin Street: Conversion to a three-unit multiple dwelling
• 7 Morgan Avenue: Nine-unit residential building
• 24-26 Parker Avenue: Six-family residential building

Common Council

The Poughkeepsie Common Council will review minutes from the June 3 meeting and consider four resolutions, including amending the 2025 budget, approving a paving plan, and supporting a scenic byway. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Poughkeepsie Alliance and notices of claims.

• R-25-56: Amending 2025 Budget to Reallocate Funding
• R-25-57: Approving 2025-2029 City of Poughkeepsie Paving Plan
• R-25-58: Approving Proposed Right of Way Regulations
• R-25-59: Supporting Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Scenic Byway
• Poughkeepsie Alliance presentation on community work

The Common Council unanimously approved the minutes from the June 3 meeting and deferred several petitions to corporation counsel. The consent agenda was approved by voice vote, which included three resolutions: an amendment to the 2025 budget, approval of the 2025‑2029 paving plan, and adoption of new Right‑of‑Way regulations.

• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Deferred three petitions to corporation counsel (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution R-25-56 amending the 2025 budget (as part of consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution R-25-57 adopting the 2025‑2029 paving plan (as part of consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution R-25-58 adopting proposed Right‑of‑Way regulations (as part of consent agenda)

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission is meeting to review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. The body will consider three specific property projects on Academy Street.

• Exterior renovations at 145 Academy Street
• Exterior renovations at 104 Academy Street
• Window replacement at 154 Academy Street Unit 2 & 3

Board of Contracts and Supply

The Board of Contracts and Supply is meeting to discuss purchasing policy revisions and contract renewals. The body is reviewing a bid for pest control services and a renewal for legal services. Some service contracts will be discussed in executive session.

• Bid for Pest Control Services (RFB-COP-05-25-05)
• Renewal of Legal Services to the JW Board (RFP-COP-04-24-02) for Randy Alstadt
• Discussion of Purchasing Policy revisions
• Executive session regarding Bottled Water, Janitorial Services, and Car Wash Services

Industrial Development Agency

The City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency will meet to approve minutes and pay invoices. The board will consider a resolution to engage Harris Beach for compliance services and discuss a potential bookkeeping agreement with the City of Poughkeepsie Finance Department.

• Resolution to authorize the engagement of Harris Beach for compliance services
• Discussion of a contractual agreement with City of Poughkeepsie Finance Department for checking account bookkeeping
• Review of April Pilot Payment Report
• Approval of Audit Committee meeting minutes from 5/14/25

The Industrial Development Agency approved payment of invoices, the April pilot payment report, and authorized the engagement of Harris Beach for compliance services. The board also entered an executive session to discuss the Eastman Bigsby Central Hudson, Baxter Unit conversion and approved audit committee minutes. No members of the public attended the meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoices (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on Eastman Bigsby Central Hudson, Baxter Unit conversion (unanimous)
• Approved audit committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April Pilot Payment Report (unanimous)
• Authorized engagement of Harris Beach for compliance services (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and review applications for area and use variances. The meeting focuses on several proposed multi-family dwellings, commercial sign installations, and business conversions.

• Proposed 16-unit dwelling at 8 South Clinton Street requesting side and rear yard setbacks
• Proposed mixed-use building with brewery and 8 units at 191 Cottage Street
• Request to convert 134 Smith Street liquor store to a convenience store
• Three separate sign variance requests for O’Reilly Auto Enterprises at 709-719 Main Street
• Proposed conversion of 209 Cottage Street to a community center with modified parking

Common Council

The Common Council will review several resolutions, including a retainer for legal action against Dutchess County and a property tax fee waiver. The meeting also includes presentations on free home repairs and the Harriet Tubman Scenic Byway.

• Resolution R-25-54: Retainer agreement with Wang Hecker, LLP to prosecute an action against Dutchess County
• Resolution R-25-52: Waiver of interest, penalties, and fees for 12 Hooker Ave on the 2025 property tax bill
• Resolution R-25-51: Acceptance of $10,000 payment from St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation Center Inc
• Resolution R-25-53: License agreement for Nature’s Impact LLC to use a section of Malcolm X Park
• Resolution R-25-50: Acceptance of grant funds from NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

The Common Council approved the consent agenda, which included four resolutions: acceptance of up to $40,000 from the NY State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for a preservation conference, acceptance of a $10,000 payment from St. Joseph's Rehabilitation Center to settle a 1997 agreement, a waiver of interest, penalties and fees for the owner of 12 Hooker Avenue’s 2025 property tax bill, and a license agreement allowing Nature's Impact LLC to use a portion of Malcolm X Park. All items passed by voice vote.

• Approved consent agenda (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution R-25-50 to accept up to $40,000 state grant for 2025 preservation conference
• Approved Resolution R-25-51 to accept $10,000 payment from St. Joseph's Rehabilitation Center to settle 1997 agreement
• Approved Resolution R-25-52 to waive interest, penalties and fees for 12 Hooker Avenue owner’s 2025 tax bill
• Approved Resolution R-25-53 to enter license agreement with Nature's Impact LLC for Malcolm X Park

Planning Board

The Poughkeepsie Planning Board will review site plans for new multi-family housing and seek extensions for previously approved projects. The meeting also includes a public hearing on site plans at 121 Parker Avenue and 8 South Clinton Street.

• Extension request for 70-78 Prospect Street (Poughkeepsie Landing Corporation)
• Extension request for 45 Reade Place (Vassar Brothers Medical Center)
• Site plan for 191 Cottage Avenue (mixed-use building with brewery)
• Site plan for 110 South Grand Avenue (church addition and youth center renovation)
• Public hearing for 121 Parker Avenue and 8 South Clinton Street

Common Council

The Common Council will discuss a five-year street paving plan and a notice of claim for personal injury. The body is deciding on resolutions for a water facilities plan, a grant, and a property easement.

• Request for Quotation for a Comprehensive Drinking Water Facilities Plan for the Poughkeepsie Joint Water Plant
• Acceptance of $40,000 National Grant from the National Fitness Campaign (NFC)
• Payment agreement for permanent easement at 50 Cannon Street
• Honorary street signage for 'Frederick Douglas Way' and 'Bolin Oval' at College Hill Park
• Proposed parking prohibition on South Avenue (West Side) from Reade Place north for 100 feet

The Common Council approved the May 6, 2025 minutes, deferred agenda item #2 to Corporation Counsel, and passed the consent agenda. It authorized a $276,165.80 city share of a drinking‑water engineering plan, accepted a $40,000 National Fitness Campaign grant, approved a $450 payment for a permanent easement at 50 Cannon Street, and authorized a $550,000 settlement of Basora v. City of Poughkeepsie.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (voice vote, all aye)
• Deferred item #2 to Corporation Counsel (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved consent agenda (voice vote, all aye)
• Authorized city payment of $276,165.80 for water facilities plan (voice vote, all aye)
• Accepted $40,000 National Fitness Campaign grant (voice vote, all aye)
• Approved $450 payment and execution of easement agreement at 50 Cannon Street (voice vote, all aye)
• Authorized $550,000 settlement of Basora v. City of Poughkeepsie (voice vote, all aye)

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission is meeting to receive updates on the PAINT and Chamber projects. The body will also discuss partnerships for Juneteenth celebrations and a presentation on the Open Studios event.

• Election of Chris Burney as new commissioner
• Update on PAINT project
• Vote confirmation for Chamber Project with Onajae
• Juneteenth collaborations with Growing STEMS program and Saturday Night Soul
• Call for artists for Arts/Education Walk and Open Mic at Reason/Ruckus

Industrial Development Agency

The City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency will meet to approve invoices and discuss new service contracts. The body is considering the engagement of Harris Beach for compliance services and a potential bookkeeping agreement with the City of Poughkeepsie Finance Department.

• Resolution to authorize the engagement of Harris Beach for compliance services
• Discussion of a contractual agreement with City of Poughkeepsie Finance Department for checking account bookkeeping services
• Resolution for payment of invoices

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several applications for area and use variances. These requests primarily concern the construction of multi-family dwellings and mixed-use developments across the city.

• 654/695 Main Street: Proposal to reconfigure 14 lots into 3, adding a 7-unit mixed-use building and an 18-unit residential building
• 191 Cottage Street: Proposed mixed-use building with a craft-beverage manufacturing facility and 8 dwelling units
• 100 North Hamilton Street: Request for use and area variances to construct a 6-unit multiple dwelling
• 8 South Clinton Street: Proposed construction of a 16-unit multiple dwelling
• 9 West Oakley Street: Request to change use from storage/vehicle repair to job-printing

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission is meeting to review applications for certificates of appropriateness. The body will decide on specific exterior modifications to properties in the historic district.

• Door replacement at 13 Dwight Street (Window World)
• Exterior renovations at 145 Academy Street (Christina Reyes)

Board of Contracts and Supply

The Board of Contracts and Supply is reviewing bid awards and upcoming contract renewals. The board is recommending a contract award for bridge replacement and discussing the renewal of chemical and legal services.

• Award recommendation for Garden & Washington St Bridge Replacement to Villa Construction
• Discussion of JW Chemicals contract renewal (expires 5/31/2025)
• Discussion of Legal Services to the JW Board contract renewal (expires 7/30/2025)
• Discussion of Engineer Service to the JW Board contract renewal (expires 7/30/25)
• Executive session regarding bottled water, janitorial, and car wash services

Common Council

The Common Council will consider resolutions to fund the Garden Street/Fall Kill Creek Bridge Replacement and remove a restrictive covenant on 271 Church Street. The body will also review a proposed ordinance to prohibit parking on South Avenue and a local law regarding outdoor cooking facilities.

• Garden Street/Fall Kill Creek Bridge Replacement funding
• Remove restrictive covenant on 271 Church Street
• Prohibit parking on South Avenue (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
• Local law for outdoor cooking facilities
• PorchFest 2025 presentation

The council approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting by voice vote, with all nine members voting aye. A motion to defer items 2 and 3—petitions concerning PorchFest 2025 and property‑damage claims—to the Corporation Counsel was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (9-0-0 voice vote)
• Deferred items 2 & 3 to Corporation Counsel (9-0-0 voice vote)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings and review site plans for three properties. Discussions include a 16-unit residential building and a church addition.

• 121 Parker Avenue: Site plan review
• 110 South Grand Avenue: Site plan for church addition and youth center renovation
• 8 South Clinton Street: Site plan for a three-story, 16-unit residential structure with a parking waiver request
• 102 College Avenue: Subdivision of property into two lots and site plan for parking and landscaping

Public Arts Commission

The Poughkeepsie Public Arts Commission will discuss updates on the P.A.I.N.T. Project and the Vets 4 the Arts showcase. The meeting includes presentations from Art Effect on the PKX festival and David Henningson on the Kaal Rock series. The commission will also review old business, such as the Chamber Photography project, and discuss new initiatives like an art map and a Juneteenth celebration.

• Discussion of P.A.I.N.T. Project and Vets 4 the Arts showcase
• Presentation from Art Effect on the PKX festival
• Presentation from David Henningson on the Kaal Rock series
• Discussion of an art map and Juneteenth celebration
• Review of Chamber Photography project from 2024

Common Council

The Common Council will review several bond resolutions for infrastructure projects, including bridge replacements and street resurfacing. The meeting also includes presentations on lead service line replacement and a youth art project.

• Bond Resolution for reconstruction of Washington St Bridge and Garden St Bridge
• Bond Resolution for Lead Service Line Inventory Project
• Funding for Garden Street over Fall Kill Creek Bridge Replacement
• Funding for Washington Street over Fall Kill Creek Bridge Replacement
• Funding to resurface 1/2 mile of streets and replace sidewalks on Civic Center Plaza, Mill St, Mansion St, and Columbus Drive

The Common Council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting. It also passed a motion to defer agenda items 3 and 4 to the corporation counsel. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Deferred items 3 and 4 to corporation counsel (unanimous vote)

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet to review a certificate of appropriateness application. The body will also vote on the approval of the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Certificate of appropriateness application for door replacement at 13 Dwight Street (Applicant: Window World)

Industrial Development Agency

The City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency will meet to discuss the Rip Van Winkle Apartment Project and a resolution to amend annual fees. The board will also review the Annual Audit Report and various financial reports filed with the Authorities Budget Office.

• Resolution to authorize the amendment of IDA Annual Fees
• Resolution regarding the Rip Van Winkle Apartment Project
• Approval of the Annual Audit Report
• Approval of the Paris, Investment, and Procurement Reports

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss a request for a use and area variance at 121 Parker Avenue to allow a telecommunications facility. Two previously heard applications were adjourned to a later date.

• 121 Parker Avenue: Use and Area Variance for telecommunications facility
• 654 Main Street: Area Variance (adjourned to May 13)
• ‘8’ South Clinton Street: Interpretation (adjourned to May 13)
• 178 Mill Street: Area Variance (withdrawn by applicant)
• Meeting adjourned to May 13, 2025

Board of Contracts and Supply

The Board of Contracts and Supply is meeting to discuss the renewal of three expiring contracts. The body will also hold an executive session regarding bottled water, janitorial, and car wash services.

• Renewal discussion for JW Chemicals (RFB-COP-03-23-01)
• Renewal discussion for Legal Services to the JW Board (RFP-COP-04-24-02)
• Renewal discussion for Engineer Service to the JW Board (RFP-COP-05-24-01)
• Executive session on Bottled Water
• Executive session on Janitorial and Car Wash Services

Common Council

The Common Council will consider establishing a Business Improvement District for downtown Poughkeepsie and designating 10 South Clinton Street as a local historic landmark. The body will also review several parking ordinance changes for Hooker Avenue.

• LL-25-04: Local Law to establish the Downtown Poughkeepsie Business Improvement District
• R-25-32: Resolution designating 10 South Clinton Street as a Local Historic Landmark
• O-25-01: Parking prohibition on Hooker Avenue (South Side) from South Randloph Avenue to Whittier Blvd
• O-25-02: Two-hour parking on Hooker Avenue (South Side) from Whittier Blvd to South Grand Ave
• O-25-03: Designation of handicapped parking on Hooker Avenue (South Side) east of Whittier Blvd

The Common Council approved the April 1 meeting minutes by voice vote. It passed a resolution designating 10 South Clinton Street as a local historic landmark. The council also appointed Blair Fahey, Thomas Klug, and Brian Hooper to the Board of Assessment Review. A local law to amend Administrative Code §§15.02‑15.03 was presented, but the minutes do not record its vote outcome.

• Approved April 1 meeting minutes (voice vote, 8 yes, 0 no, Wilson absent)
• Designated 10 South Clinton St as a local historic landmark (voice vote, 8 yes, 0 no, Wilson absent)
• Appointed Blair Fahey, Thomas Klug, and Brian Hooper to the Board of Assessment Review (voice vote, 8 yes, 0 no, Wilson absent)
• Presented Local Law LL‑25‑03 to amend Administrative Code §§15.02‑15.03 (outcome not recorded)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings and review site plans for several residential and commercial projects. These include a 120-unit mixed-use building on Main Street and multiple residential developments.

• 306-316 Main Street: Site plan for a six-story mixed-use building with 120 apartments and 14,809 SF of commercial space
• 8 South Clinton Street: Site plan for a three-story residential building with 16 units and a parking waiver request
• Lot#151783 South Hamilton Street: Site plan for a two-story building with 58 total one- and two-bedroom units
• 102 College Avenue: Subdivision and site plan to split property into two lots for a three-family and a single-family dwelling
• 110 South Grand Avenue: Site plan for a church addition and youth center renovation

Industrial Development Agency

The City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency will hold a public hearing to discuss financial assistance for the renovation of the 179-unit Rip Van Winkle House Apartments. The agency is considering tax exemptions and a 20-year payment-in-lieu-of-tax agreement to support the project.

• Proposed project cost of approximately $90,131,060 at 10 Rinaldi Boulevard
• Requested sales tax exemptions of approximately $1,720,733
• Requested mortgage recording tax exemptions of approximately $760,987
• Proposed 20-year PILOT agreement starting at $509,933 with 2% annual increases
• Planned construction of a new 2,000 square foot community room

Industrial Development Agency

The City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency will meet to approve previous minutes and review the treasurer's report. The body will vote on the payment of invoices and a resolution regarding the Rip Van Winkle Apartment Project.

• Resolution regarding Rip Van Winkle Apartment Project
• Resolution for payment of invoices

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will meet to vote on resolutions regarding the P.A.I.N.T. Project and Vets 4 the Arts. The body will also discuss the 2025 Arts Summit, an Art Map, and the recruitment of new commission members.

• Vote on P.A.I.N.T. Project (Ty Johnson)
• Vote on Vets 4 the Arts
• Discussion of Public Arts Policy
• Planning for Arts Summit 2025
• Call for new commission members

General

The City of Poughkeepsie Common Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on a proposal. The meeting focuses on the nomination of a specific property as a local historic landmark.

• Proposed nomination of 10 South Clinton Street as a Local Historic Landmark

The Common Council introduced and set a public hearing for March 4, 2025, on the nomination of 10 South Clinton Street as a local historic landmark. The property owner, Judith Green, applied for the designation, and the Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission approved it on January 9, 2025. No final decision on the landmark status was made at this meeting.

• Introduced resolution R-25-11 setting a public hearing for March 4, 2025, on the 10 S. Clinton St. landmark nomination
• Authorized the City Chamberlain to publish notice of the public hearing

Common Council

The Poughkeepsie Common Council will consider resolutions to acquire vehicles and approve fee schedules, along with first readings of ordinances changing parking rules on Hooker Avenue and designating a historic landmark.

• Public hearing on 10 South Clinton St. as a Local Historic Landmark
• Public hearing on establishing a Business Improvement District
• Resolution authorizing acquisition of DPW vehicles and joint water tractor
• Ordinance amending parking rules on Hooker Avenue
• Ordinance designating handicapped parking on Hooker Avenue

The Common Council approved a consent agenda including a $2,281,242 bond resolution to finance DPW vehicles and a joint water tractor, as well as fee schedules for zoning, finance, and the McCann-Caven golf course. A resolution authorizing a memorandum of understanding with Joule Assets for a short-term electricity supply contract extension passed 8-1. The council also gave first reading to three ordinances amending parking regulations on Hooker Avenue.

• Approved $2,281,242 bond for DPW vehicles and joint water tractor (9-0)
• Approved zoning and finance fees including $250 short-term rental permit and $50 sign permit (9-0)
• Approved 2025 fee schedule for McCann-Caven Golf Course with $1 increases (9-0)
• Approved MOU with Joule Assets for 4-6 month electricity contract extension (8-1)
• First read of ordinance prohibiting parking on Hooker Ave south side 7am-6pm (voice vote passed)
• First read of ordinance establishing two-hour parking on Hooker Ave south side (voice vote passed)
• First read of ordinance designating handicapped parking on Hooker Ave (voice vote passed)

General

The City of Poughkeepsie Common Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed local law. This law would establish the Downtown Poughkeepsie Business Improvement District.

• Public hearing for a Local Law to Establish the Downtown Poughkeepsie Business Improvement District

The Common Council introduced a local law to establish the Downtown Poughkeepsie Business Improvement District (BID), setting boundaries and services. A public hearing is scheduled for March 4, 2025, and the law will take effect only after state comptroller approval.

• Introduced local law R-25-13 to establish Downtown Poughkeepsie BID
• Scheduled public hearing for March 4, 2025 at 6:15 pm in City Hall
• Directed City Clerk to publish public notice at least 5 days before hearing
• Law effective only after NY State Comptroller review per GML §980-g

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet to review applications for certificates of appropriateness. The body will also receive an update regarding walking tours.

• Siding replacement at 62 Montgomery Avenue
• Door replacement at 13 Dwight Street
• Update regarding walking tours

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission denied a Certificate of Appropriateness for replacing siding at 62 Montgomery Avenue. The minutes also include approval of the February 13, 2025 meeting minutes and a discussion about walking tours, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Denied COA for siding replacement at 62 Montgomery Avenue (5-0)
• Approved February 13, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned to April 10, 2025 (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Poughkeepsie Zoning Board of Appeals will review applications for area variances at 306-316 Main Street and '8' South Clinton Street. The board will also hear public hearings on Main Street and Mill Street area variances, which were adjourned from a previous meeting.

• 306-316 MAIN STREET: AREA VARIANCE (requesting 6-story building in former PID Historic District)
• ‘8’ SOUTH CLINTON STREET: AREA VARIANCE (20 dwelling units and commercial space)
• PUBLIC HEARINGS ADJOURNED TO APRIL 8: 654 MAIN STREET and 178 MILL STREET area variances
• PUBLIC HEARINGS ADJOURNED TO APRIL 8: 121 PARKER AVENUE use and area variances
• ADJOURNMENT TO APRIL 8, 2025

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an area variance for 306-316 Main Street, allowing a 6-story building in the former PID Historic District, which limits heights to 5 stories. The board also opened and adjourned public hearings for three other variance applications, deferring them to the April 8 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved area variance for 306-316 Main St to allow 6-story building (5-1)
• Opened and adjourned public hearing for 654 Main St area variance (6-0)
• Opened and adjourned public hearing for 178 Mill St area variance (6-0)
• Opened and adjourned public hearing for 121 Parker Ave use and area variances (6-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing for 8 South Clinton St area variances (6-0)
• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

General

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for an informational meeting. No specific legislative items, contracts, or votes are listed for decision.

The Common Council held its twice-yearly informational meeting on March 4, 2025, allowing public comment on any aspect of city governance. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:35 PM.

• No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.
• Public comment was heard from six residents on various city governance topics.
• The meeting adjourned at 6:35 PM by motion and second.

Common Council

The Common Council will review a resolution to designate the Vassar Warner Home as a local historic landmark. Members will also consider a budget amendment for Department of Public Works positions and a zoning code update.

• Resolution R-25-27: Designating 52 South Hamilton Street (Vassar Warner Home) as a Local Historic Landmark
• Resolution R-25-26: Amending the 2025 Budget to reallocate funding for Department of Public Works positions
• Local Law LL-25-02: Amending the City’s Zoning Code to remove a footnote at Section 19-3.3(2)(C) and correct definitions
• Notice of claim from Charles Cartalemi for property damage sustained on February 9, 2025

The Common Council approved a consent agenda that included a resolution designating 52 South Hamilton Street (Vassar Warner Home) as a local historic landmark and a budget amendment reallocating funds for Public Works positions. A local law amending the zoning code to remove a footnote and correct definitions was also approved. A notice of claim from Charles Cartalemi was deferred to Corporation Counsel. All votes were unanimous among the eight members present, with Council Member At-Large Wilson absent.

• Approved R-25-26, budget amendment reallocating funds for Public Works positions (8-0)
• Approved R-25-27, designating 52 South Hamilton Street as local historic landmark (8-0)
• Approved LL-25-02, zoning code amendment removing footnote and correcting definitions (8-0)
• Deferred notice of claim from Charles Cartalemi to Corporation Counsel (8-0)
• Approved minutes of February 18, 2025 meetings (8-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review site plan applications for residential and mixed-use developments. The meeting includes a SEQRA review for a new residential structure and a subdivision request.

• 306-316 Main Street: Six-story mixed-use building with 120 apartments and 17,087 SF of commercial space
• Lot#151783 South Hamilton Street: Two-story building with 29 one-bedroom and 29 two-bedroom units
• 8 South Clinton Street: Three-story residential structure with 16 units and a parking waiver request
• 102 College Avenue: Subdivision of property into two lots for a three-family and a single-family dwelling
• Adjourned site plans for 110 South Grand Avenue, 7 Morgan Avenue, and 121 Parker Avenue

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will discuss the city's public arts policy and the marketing of the commission. The meeting includes a presentation on the P.A.I.N.T. Project by Ty Johnson.

• Discussion of Public Arts Policy
• Marketing of PPAC
• P.A.I.N.T. Project presentation by Ty Johnson
• Appointment of new chair and commission members

Common Council

The Common Council will receive public comments on designating 52 S. Hamilton as a local historic landmark. Members will also consider resolutions regarding outdoor cooking facilities and the sale of property at 556 Main Street. The meeting includes a presentation on a citywide speed limit study.

• Public hearing for nomination of 52 S. Hamilton as a Local Historic Landmark
• Resolution R-25-21 to add Section 15-17.1 regarding outdoor cooking and beverage facilities
• Resolution R-25-22 modifying sale conditions for 556 Main Street
• Resolution R-25-23 supporting the "Rent Emergency Stabilization for Tenants" (Rest) Act
• Dutchess County Transportation Council presentation on speed limit study

The Common Council approved a resolution proposing a counteroffer to Dutchess County regarding a letter of intent for a homeless shelter at 26 Oakley Street. The counteroffer includes modifications made during discussions with the Council's attorneys. The Mayor is authorized to sign the letter of intent only if the County accepts the counteroffer. The Council also approved resolutions introducing a local law on outdoor cooking regulations and calling on the state to pass rent stabilization and tax fairness legislation.

• Approved counteroffer to Dutchess County on 26 Oakley St homeless shelter letter of intent (voice vote, unanimous)
• Introduced local law to regulate outdoor cooking, food and beverage preparation on public property; public hearing set for April 1, 2025 (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved resolution urging NY State to pass REST Act for rent stabilization (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved resolution urging NY State to raise taxes on wealthy and fund housing, childcare, education (voice vote, unanimous)
• Removed from agenda resolution modifying conditions of 556 Main St property sale (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 4, 2025 meetings (voice vote, unanimous)
• Deferred petitions to Corporation Counsel, including speed limit study and notices of claim (voice vote, unanimous)

General

The City of Poughkeepsie Common Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a proposal. The proposal concerns the nomination of 52 South Hamilton Street, known as the Vassar Warner Home, as a local historic landmark.

• Proposed nomination of 52 South Hamilton Street (Vassar Warner Home) as a Local Historic Landmark

The Common Council held a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed nomination of 52 South Hamilton Street, known as the Vassar-Warner Home, as a local historic landmark. Three residents spoke during the public comment period. The hearing was adjourned at 6:12 PM; no vote or decision was made at this hearing.

• Public hearing held on proposed landmark nomination for 52 South Hamilton Street
• Public comments received from three residents
• Hearing adjourned at 6:12 PM

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission will review applications for certificates of appropriateness. The body will decide on specific exterior changes to residential or commercial properties to ensure they meet historic standards.

• Basement window replacement at 30 Garfield Place
• Installation of mini-splits at 69 Montgomery Street
• Siding replacement at 62 Montgomery Avenue
• Door replacement at 13 Dwight Street

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review two public hearing applications for area and use variances. One request involves a cell tower at 121 Parker Avenue, and the other seeks to allow a six-story building at 306-316 Main Street in the Innovation District.

• 121 Parker Avenue: Area and use variance for a telecommunication facility
• 306-316 Main Street: Area variance to allow a 6-story building in PID-A district
• 654 Main Street: Area variance hearing adjourned to March 11
• 178 Mill Street: Area variance hearing adjourned to March 11
• 8 South Clinton Street: Consent to designate Planning Board as Lead Agency

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a procedural meeting, approving the January 14 minutes and adjourning all pending public hearings to March 11, 2025. No substantive decisions were made on any variance applications.

• Approved January 14, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, 5-0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned 654 Main Street area variance hearing to March 11
• Adjourned 178 Mill Street area variance hearing to March 11
• Adjourned 121 Parker Avenue area and use variance hearing to March 11
• Closed public hearing for 306-316 Main Street area variance (no decision recorded)
• Consented to Planning Board as lead agency for SEQRA review of 8 South Clinton Street

Waterfront Advisory Committee

The Waterfront Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from November 6, 2024. The session will include an informational review of Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) projects.

• Approval of November 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Informational session on LWRP project review

General

The City of Poughkeepsie Common Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed local law. The law seeks to amend the city's zoning code by removing a specific footnote and correcting definitions.

• Proposed Local Law to remove footnote at Section 19-3.3(2)(C) of the Zoning Code
• Proposed corrections to various zoning code definitions

The Common Council introduced a local law (R-25-15) to amend the zoning code by removing a footnote at Section 19-3.3(2)(C) and correcting various definitions, including replacing 'Accessory Dwelling Unit' with 'Accessory Apartment' and updating definitions for 'Commission,' 'Day Care Home,' 'Restaurant, Standard,' and 'Sidewalk Café.' A public hearing was scheduled for February 4, 2025, to receive comments. No final vote or decision was recorded; the item was only introduced and scheduled for hearing.

• Introduced local law R-25-15 to amend zoning code (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled public hearing for February 4, 2025, on the proposed zoning amendments
• Proposed removal of footnote at Section 19-3.3(2)(C) regarding lot coverage
• Proposed replacement of 'Accessory Dwelling Unit' definition with 'Accessory Apartment'
• Proposed deletion of definitions for 'Apartment' and 'Backbuilding'
• Proposed corrections to definitions for 'Commission,' 'Day Care Home,' 'Restaurant, Standard,' and 'Sidewalk Café'

General

The City of Poughkeepsie Common Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed local law. The proposal seeks to amend Sections 15.02 and 15.03 of the City’s Administrative Code regarding prior written notice of alleged defects.

• Proposed amendment to Administrative Code Sections 15.02 and 15.03 regarding written notice of alleged defects

The Common Council held a public hearing on February 4, 2025, to receive comments on a proposed local law (R-25-14) that would amend the City's Administrative Code to require prior written notice of alleged defects on streets and sidewalks before a lawsuit can be filed. The law would require notice to be delivered in hard copy to the Commissioner of Public Works, excluding electronic submissions. No vote was taken; the hearing was for public input only.

• Held public hearing on proposed local law R-25-14 (no vote taken)
• Heard public comment from Laurie Sandow opposing the proposed law

Common Council

The Common Council will consider resolutions to grant easements to Central Hudson and Verizon for utility work and authorize a Memorandum of Understanding with Joule Community Power for electricity supply.

• Resolution R-25-18: Easement to Central Hudson along Easterly Side of Wilbur Boulevard
• Resolution R-25-19: Easement to Verizon to relocate cables at 306-316 Main Street
• Resolution R-25-20: MOU with Joule Assets Inc for electricity supply agreement
• Presentation: Joule Community Power selections in Memorandum of Understanding
• JD's Pub & Brew Inc: 30-day notice of NYS Liquor License application

The Common Council approved a resolution granting Central Hudson an easement along Wilbur Boulevard for a distribution line, despite public opposition. It also approved a resolution to participate in a community choice aggregation program, amended to select a 50% renewable energy product. A liquor license application was deferred to Corporation Counsel.

• Approved R-25-18 granting easement to Central Hudson along Wilbur Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved R-25-20 as amended to select 50% renewable energy product (8-1)
• Deferred Jo's Pub & Brew Inc. liquor license application to Corporation Counsel (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Poughkeepsie Planning Board will review site plans for mixed-use buildings, including residential and commercial spaces, and conduct SEQR reviews for proposed communications facilities and new construction.

• Site plan review for 306-316 Main Street (120 apartments, 17,087 SF commercial)
• Site plan review for 47-51 Cannon Street (140 dwelling units, restaurant)
• Site plan review for 31 & 39 Market Street (49 dwelling units, restaurants)
• SEQRA review for 121 Parker Avenue (communications facility)
• SEQRA review for '8' South Clinton Street (14 dwelling units, retail)

Common Council

The Common Council is meeting to discuss the establishment of a Downtown Poughkeepsie Business Improvement District and zoning code amendments. The body is also reviewing nominations for two local historic landmarks and a council seat appointment.

• Proposed local law to establish the Downtown Poughkeepsie Business Improvement District
• Public hearing for 10 South Clinton Street as a Local Historic Landmark
• Public hearing for 52 South Hamilton Street (Vassar Warner Home) as a Local Historic Landmark
• Appointment of Sakima McClinton to the 8th Ward Common Council Seat
• Settlement of litigation: National Union Fire Insurance Co a/s/o New Hamburg Fire District v. City of Poughkeepsie

The Common Council unanimously approved the appointment of Sakima McClinton to fill the vacant 8th Ward seat until January 1, 2026, following the resignation of Meghan Deichler. The council also approved resolutions to set public hearings for historic landmark nominations and to introduce local laws, including establishing a Downtown Poughkeepsie Business Improvement District. A settlement of $67,500 was approved for pending litigation, with two council members voting against.

• Appointed Sakima McClinton to 8th Ward Common Council seat (unanimous)
• Approved resolution setting public hearing for 10 South Clinton Street historic landmark nomination (unanimous)
• Approved resolution setting public hearing for 52 South Hamilton Street (Vassar Warner Home) historic landmark nomination (unanimous)
• Introduced local law to establish Downtown Poughkeepsie Business Improvement District (unanimous)
• Introduced local law to amend administrative code on prior written notice of defects (unanimous)
• Introduced local law to amend zoning code removing footnote and correcting definitions (unanimous)
• Approved $67,500 settlement in National Union Fire Insurance Co. v. City of Poughkeepsie (6-2, Henry and Grant opposed)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a building height increase at 306-316 Main Street. The board will also review an area variance for 178 Mill Street.

• 306-316 Main Street: Application to allow a 6 story building instead of the 5 story limit
• 178 Mill Street: Area variance review
• 654 Main Street: Public hearing adjourned to February 11
• 8 South Clinton Street: Public hearing adjourned to April 8

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting with no final decisions. It approved the November 12, 2024 minutes and opened public hearings for area variance applications at 654 Main Street, 8 South Clinton Street, 178 Mill Street, and 306-316 Main Street, but adjourned all four to later dates without voting on the variances.

• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for 654 Main Street area variance, adjourned to 2/11/25 (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for 8 South Clinton Street area variance, adjourned to 4/8/25 (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for 178 Mill Street area variance, adjourned to 2/11/25 (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for 306-316 Main Street area variance (6-story request), adjourned to 2/11/25 (5-0)

Historic District & Landmark Preservation Commission

The Historic District and Landmarks Preservation Commission will hold public hearings for two designation nominations. The body will also review two applications for certificates of appropriateness regarding property alterations.

• Designation nomination for Vassar Warner Home at 52 South Hamilton Street
• Designation nomination for 10 South Clinton Street
• Certificate of appropriateness for basement window replacement at 30 Garfield Place
• Certificate of appropriateness for mini-splits at 69 Montgomery Street

Common Council

The Common Council will consider a resolution to create the Downtown Poughkeepsie Business Improvement District. The body will also review a local law regarding hawkers, peddlers, and transient vendors. Other items include liquor license notices and a property damage claim.

• Resolution R-25-10 to establish the Downtown Poughkeepsie Business Improvement District
• Local Law LL-25-01 to amend Chapter 10 regarding Hawkers, Peddlers and Transient Vendors
• Liquor license applications for Refinery 51 and J&P Catering Services LLC
• Adult-use retail dispensary license application for ZZZ Smoke Shop Inc.
• Property damage claim from Thomas A Myers and Barry F Paust

The Common Council approved a resolution to establish the Downtown Poughkeepsie Business Improvement District, despite one objection, and passed a local law amending hawker/peddler regulations to revise veteran exemptions, criminal conviction restrictions, and penalties. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Approved resolution R-25-09 to establish Downtown Poughkeepsie Business Improvement District (8-0)
• Approved local law LL-25-01 amending hawker/peddler rules on veterans, criminal convictions, and penalties (8-0)

Common Council

The Common Council is meeting to establish administrative procedures and authorizations for the 2025 calendar year. The body will vote on internal rules, financial authorizations, and official designations.

• Adopting the 2025 Rules of Conduct and Procedure (R-25-01)
• Authorizing the Commissioner of Finance to pay public debt, salary, and wages for 2025 (R-25-03)
• Adoption of the City's Purchasing Policy (R-25-07)
• Approving the Poughkeepsie Journal as the official newspaper (R-25-05)
• Setting bonds for Commissioner of Finance and City Chamberlain (R-25-02)

The Common Council held its organizational meeting, appointing Nathan Shook as Vice-Chair and adopting the 2025 Rules of Conduct and Procedure. All resolutions passed unanimously by voice vote with 6 present and 2 absent. The council also set bonds, authorized debt payments, designated banks, and adopted the city's purchasing policy.

• Appointed Nathan Shook as Vice-Chair (voice vote, passed)
• Adopted 2025 Rules of Conduct and Procedure (R-25-01, passed)
• Set $5,000 bonds for Commissioner of Finance, City Chamberlain, and City Court Clerk (R-25-02, passed)
• Authorized Commissioner of Finance to pay public debt, salaries, and wages for 2025 (R-25-03, passed)
• Designated Chase, Salisbury, TD, Rhinebeck, and M&T banks for city deposits (R-25-04, passed)
• Designated Poughkeepsie Journal as official newspaper for 2025 (R-25-05, passed)
• Appointed City Chamberlain and Deputy Chamberlain as marriage officers (R-25-06, passed)
• Adopted city's purchasing policy (R-25-07, passed)