City of Beacon Council Minutes April 16, 2018 Regular Meeting These minutes are for the regular meeting of the Beacon City Council, held in the Municipal Center at One Municipal Plaza on April 2, 2018 at 7:00 PM. Please note that the video recording of this meeting is available at www.cityofbeacon.org. Council Members Present: Lee Kyriacou, At Large George Mansfield, At Large Terry Nelson, Ward One Jodi McCredo, Ward Three Amber Grant, Ward Four Randy Casale, Mayor Also Present: Anthony Ruggiero, City Administrator Nick Ward-Willis, City Attorney Nick Page, County Legislator Council Members Absent/Excused: John Rembert, Ward Two A moment of silence was observed for those who serve and have served in the United States military. First Opportunity for Public Comments: Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those, which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. Speakers: Arthur Camins Emil Azamora April Farley Dan Morea Harold Delamater (submitted letter re: conditions at Veteran s Memorial Building for the record) Moe Baxter Dennis Pavelock Don Gallo (submitted letter for the record) Julie Shiroishi Public Hearings: Proposed Local Law to amend Chapter 223 of the Code of the City of Beacon concerning the Central Main Street District (CMS); Amendments to the City of Beacon Comprehensive Plan update involving changes to the Central Main Street (CMS), Central Business (CB), Off-Street Parking (PB), R1-5, RD-4, Local Business (LB), General Business (GB), Light Industrial (LI) and Waterfront Park (WP); and Proposed Local Law to amend the Zoning Map of the City of Beacon Speakers: John Thom Melissa Burkett Lisa Alvarez Dan Aymar-Blair Theresa Kraft Stosh Yankowski Councilmember McCredo motioned to adjourn the Public Hearing until May 21, 2018, Councilmember Nelson seconded
City of Beacon Council Minutes April 16, 2018 o All in favor, motion passed Proposed local law to amend Chapter 223, concerning calculation of the Lot Area per Dwelling Unit in the R1, RD, and Fishkill Creek Development Districts Speakers: Peg O Leary Lisa Alvarez Andrew Schriever Peggy Ross Theresa Kraft Anora Sramek Arthur Camins Kathleen Mesa Gary Pavlovic Stacey Maldonado Councilmember McCredo motioned to close the public hearing, Councilmember Kyriacou seconded o All in favor, motion passed Application for Special Use Permit for the Edgewater Project, 22 Edgewater Place Speakers: Samantha Britton Taylor Palmer Aryeh Siegel Rodney Webber Melissa Burkett Theresa Kraft Ronna Lichtenberg Michal Mart Christian Campbell Tina Bernstein Betty Ann Lopate Julie Winterbaum Erin Guinta Brian DiFeo Bob Bomersbach Andra Sramek Steve Mattie Casey Morris Elaine Ciaccio Jum Lichtenberg Steve Miccio Don Gallo Tom Dicasterley Katie O Leary Perry Hung Jennifer Bowler Lisa Alvarez Dan Aymar-Blair Emil Alzamora Lou Amoroso Caroline Jensen Joan Unterwerger Taylor Palmer Council Member Reports: Terry Nelson: Thanked constituents for contacting him. A ward meeting is being planned- place, date and time TBD. Jodi McCredo: Thanked everyone who contacted her to express their opinions. Digests all comments. Would like to workshop 2 nd floor commercial space; favors moratorium. Thanked Vets for their service. Reminded public that April 15 th is school board election and budget vote; April 17 th is election for library board of trustees and is planning Ward 3 Town Hall meeting at 1 st Presbyterian Church, details TBD. George Mansfield: Attended opening of Beacon Historical Society, thanked the volunteers who made that possible. Feels that the only thing constant in Beacon is the constant state of change. Lee Kyriacou: Complimented and thanked all attendees; would prefer to be more collaborative. Spoke about the late Frank Skartados who was an advocate to our community. Amber Grant: Congratulated Beacon Historical Society on their new home. Reminded all that the City clean-up is this Saturday from 12-2.
City of Beacon Council Minutes April 16, 2018 John Rembert: absent Mayor Randy Casale: read email regarding condo assessment and statement from City Assessor. Announcements: Grievance Day for assessments is May 23 rd ; Citizen Preparedness Training will be held Tuesday April 17 th 6:30 pm at City of Beacon Fire Station #2 13 South Avenue; Department of Public Service Public Hearings to be held on Monday April 23 rd. Read Proclamation declaring May Mental Health Awareness Month. Shared that the City of Beacon will be setting up an Opioid Crisis Prevention and information event. Anthony Ruggiero: No report. Nick Page: Dutchess County is now a Climate Smart Community Resolutions, Ordinances and Local Laws: 1. Resolution to appoint Kathleen Dawkins as Account Clerk Typist I, Step 1 Nelson McCredo Motioned Mansfield Kyriacou Rembert Absent Grant seconded Casale Motion Passed 6-0 2. Resolution to adopt a local law to amend Chapter 134 and Chapter 223, Section 24.7 of the Code of the City of Beacon Historic Preservation. Nelson seconded McCredo Mansfield Kyriacou motioned Rembert Absent Grant Casale Motion passed 6-0 3. Resolution adopting a local law to amend Chapter 223 of the Code of the City of Beacon concerning calculation of the lot area per dwelling unit in the R1, RD, and Fishkill Creek Development Districts Nelson McCredo Mansfield Kyriacou Rembert Grant Casale All in favor Motion to table Seconded Absent Motion passed 4. Resolution to accept Comprehensive Water Supply Plan and incorporate into Comprehensive Plan Nelson seconded McCredo Mansfield motioned Kyriacou Rembert Absent Grant Casale Motion passed 6-0
City of Beacon Council Minutes April 16, 2018 5. Resolution awarding Sludge Cake contract to Casella Organics Nelson motioned McCredo Mansfield seconded Kyriacou Rembert Absent Grant Casale Motion passed 6-0 6. Resolution authorizing sale of an approximately 0.06-acre parcel of vacant land located on Wolcott Avenue Nelson McCredo motioned Mansfield seconded Kyriacou Rembert Absent Grant Casale Motion passed 6-0 7. Resolution granting further extension of time to complete construction of a house at the Rosenethe Estates, LLC Nelson McCredo Mansfield Kyriacou motioned Rembert Absent Grant seconded Casale Motion passed 6-0 Approval of Minutes from April 2, 2018 Nelson McCredo Mansfield Kyriacou Rembert Grant Casale All in favor Seconded Absent motioned Motion passed Approval of Minutes Minutes from March 19, 2018 * Motion by Councilmember McCredo, second by Councilmember Mansfield * All in favor, motion carried Second Opportunity for Public Comments: Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak for up to three minutes on any subject matter on which the Council can take action. Speakers: Stosh Yankowski Executive Session: Advice of Counsel
City of Beacon Council Minutes April 16, 2018 Enter into executive session Nelson McCredo Mansfield Kyriacou Rembert Grant Casale All in favor motioned seconded Motion passed Adjournment: Next Meeting: May 7, 2018 at 7:00 PM