Village Board of Trustees Meeting

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village of Nyack Board of Trustees Held at Village Hall at 7:30 pm on Thursday, May 8, 2025 Present: Joseph Rand, Mayor Pascale Jean-Gilles, Trustee Donna Lightfoot-Cooper, Trustee Joseph Carlin, Trustee Nathalie Riobe-Taylor, Trustee Also Present: Andrew Stewart, Village Administrator Dennis Michaels, Village Attorney Linda Donnelly, Village Clerk Absent: Meeting called to order at 7:35 pm Pledge of Allegiance Mayor’s Introduction • The first meeting of the Local Planning Committee (LPC) for the $4.5 million New York Forward Grant was held at the Angel of Nyack, attended by nearly all LPC members and 25–30 members of the public. The process of accepting community project submissions will begin shortly. The process will be transparent and inclusive. • Saturday, May 10: o EV event near Easter Square (starting at 11 a.m.) o Nyack Flower Market (held every other Saturday) o Nyack Historical Society’s Historic House Tour o Dancing in the Streets — live music sponsored by Maureen’s Jazz Cellar in front of Village Hall with vendors, food, and drinks. • Mother’s Day - The mayor extended warm wishes to all, acknowledging it may be a joyful or difficult day for some. COMMENTS FROM THE VILLAGE BOARD PUBLIC COMMENT Bill Batson – Signage Proposal Bill Batson, on behalf of the Nyack Historical Society, proposed installing a new interpretive sign near the Bench by the Road in Memorial Park, commemorating both Toni Morrison and Cynthia Hesdra. The sign will include images, text, and a QR code, following a “museum outside” format. Page 1 of 25  - The Historical Society will fund and maintain the sign. - The Board requested a full-size mock-up for visibility and accessibility review. - The item will be referred to the Parks Commission for feedback. - Mayor Rand reiterated the need for a formal review process for new memorials and signs. Minerva Parker – African-American Day Parade Route Clarification Minerva Parker clarified that the African American Day Parade’s traditional route from Memorial Park through downtown will remain unchanged. - Mayor Rand affirmed support for maintaining the route despite past discussions about alternative options to reduce operational costs. Terri Grenier – Rodent Infestation Ms. Grenier raised concerns about continued rodent issues downtown, citing safety and quality of life impacts. - Mayor Rand – Village to take remedial measures in problem areas - Administrator Stewart – Building and businesses must comply with carting regulations and pest control contracts - Trustee Carlin – Many establishments not complying; should be fined/violations - Kal Toth – Advised caution in using poisons due to the presence of dogs and children PUBLIC HEARINGS Amend Village Zoning Code, so as to Modify Certain Regulations Regarding Adult-Use Retail Dispensaries (Recreational Cannabis) Motion by Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper, seconded by Trustee Jean-Gilles at 8:25 pm to continue public hearing to Modify Certain Regulations Regarding Adult-Use Retail Dispensaries (Recreational Cannabis) Mayor Rand invited public and Board comment. Extensive public comments received; majority opposed dispensaries in the downtown DMU district. Concerns included proximity to children, public health, tourism, and village character. Requests were made to restrict to the CC district and standardize buffer rules for both medical and recreational dispensaries. Motion by Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper, seconded by Trustee Jean-Gilles to close the public hearing on 05/08/2025. Motion carried unanimously. Amend Village Zoning Code, so as to Modify the Regulations that Proscribe the Maximum Height of Fences, Walls and Hedges at Corner Lots Motion by Trustee Riobe-Taylor, seconded by Trustee Carlin at 9:46 pm Continue Public Hearing to Modify Certain Regulations that Proscribe the Maximum Height of Fences, Walls and Hedges at Corner Lots Mayor Rand requested a motion for a 5-minute break. Motion by Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper, seconded by Trustee Jean-Gilles. Motion carries. Page 2 of 25  Mayor Rand invited public and Board comment. Jonathan Brewer - Asked whether the proposed regulations apply only to village roads or also to state highways like 9W. He shared concerns about setbacks affecting his driveway. Supports proposed height modifications. Views them as more of an aesthetic improvement than a safety necessity. Village Attorney - Explained that while existing codes already regulate the maximum height of walls and fences, there is no clear provision for limiting the height of hedges or other vegetation. He noted that the Chief Building Inspector recommended establishing a maximum height specifically for hedges to ensure consistency in regulations. Emphasized that such a rule would provide clarity, as there is currently no defined height restriction for plant growth in the village code. Mayor Rand made a motion to eliminate all references to the height of hedges, seconded by Trustee Jean-Gilles. Motion carries. Trustee Carlin proposes reinstating a six-year period requiring homeowners to prove their hedges have not contributed to accidents, seconded by Mayor Rand. Motion failed. Motion by Trustee Riobe-Taylor, seconded by Trustee Jean-Gilles to close the public hearing with the proposed changes on 05/08/2025. Motion carried unanimously. ADOPTION OF MINUTES – 04/24/25 On motion of Trustee Riobe-Taylor, seconded by Trustee Jean-Gilles. The minutes of the meeting held on 04/24/2025 were accepted as presented. ACTION ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2025-65 – ACCEPTING AUDITED VOUCHER SUMMARY The following resolution was offered by Trustee Jean-Gilles, seconded by Trustee Lightfoot- Cooper. WHEREAS, the Audited Voucher Summary was presented to the Nyack Village Board of Trustees at its regularly scheduled meeting of May 8, 2025. RESOLVED, the General Fund Claims set forth on Pages 1 through 12 in the below listed amounts are approved for payment: GENERAL FUND $306,814.74 NYACK PARKING AUTHORITY $ 25,453.51 WATER FUND $ 45,763.18 CAPITAL PROJECTS – 2017 Improvements $ 16,904.00 TRUST AND AGENCY FUND $ 1,607.79 On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Page 3 of 25  Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes RESOLUTION NO. 2025-66 – APPROVE A HOME RULE REQUEST FOR SENATE BILL S7538 AND ASSEMBLY BILL A8140 REGARDING A PARKLAND ALIENATION IN THE VILLAGE OF NYACK The following resolution was offered by Trustee Jean-Gilles, seconded by Trustee Lightfoot- Cooper. RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Nyack approves a home rule request for New York State Senate Bill S7538 and New York State Assembly Bill A8140, to alienate the parcel of land described in Attachment A (Draft NYS legislation), the site of the former River Club Restaurant, from Village parkland to further redevelopment efforts. Brief explanation by Mayor Rand – The marina parking lot was designated as parkland in the late 1990s, which means it can’t be leased — only licensed. This has made it difficult to attract commercial interest in the old River Club space, since most businesses want the security of a lease, especially if they plan to invest in the property. To allow leasing, we need to change the land’s designation from parkland to general village-owned property. This requires state approval. We want to thank Senator Bill Weber and Assemblymember Pat Carroll for sponsoring legislation to help make that happen. On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Yes Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes RESOLUTION NO. 2025-67 – APPROVE AN APPLICATION BY DALIESHA RIVERA, FOR AN EVENT IN MEMORIAL PARK ON SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025, 3-5 PM The following resolution was offered by Trustee Riobe-Taylor, seconded by Trustee Jean-Gilles. RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Nyack approves an application by Daliesha Rivera, for an event in Memorial Park on Saturday, May 10, 2025, 3-5 PM, for a picnic for moms of babies and toddlers. On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Yes Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Page 4 of 25  Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes RESOLUTION NO. 2025-68 – APPROVE AN APPLICATION BY BEBB STONE TO PLACE A COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE ON THE BENCH WITHIN THE BUTTERFLY GARDEN IN MEMORIAL PARK The following resolution was offered by Trustee Riobe-Taylor, seconded by Trustee Jean-Gilles RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Nyack approves an application by Bebb Stone to place a commemorative plaque on the bench within the Butterfly Garden in Memorial Park, recognizing Betty Perry for her volunteerism at the Garden. On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Yes Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes RESOLUTION NO. 2025-69 – APPROVE A PERMIT APPLICATION BY HOPE WADE FOR A STREET CLOSURE ON N. BROADWAY FROM LYDECKER ST. TO HIGH AVE. ON SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025 The following resolution was offered by Trustee Riobe-Taylor, seconded by Trustee Lightfoot- Cooper RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Nyack approves the closure of N. Broadway from Lydecker to High Ave., from 4-6 PM, for a Dog Fashion show by Hope Wade, contingent on sponsor providing adequate insurance indemnifying the Village and reimbursing the Village the costs of event support staff and lost parking revenues. On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Yes Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes Page 5 of 25 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-70 – APPROVE AN APPLICATION BY COURTNEY BULLEN TO PROVIDE MUSIC TOGETHER FOR TODDLERS IN MEMORIAL PARK The following resolution was offered by Trustee Riobe-Taylor, seconded by Trustee Jean-Gilles RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Nyack approves an application by Courtney Bullen to provide music experience for toddlers and caregivers in Memorial Park gazebo, Saturdays, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/31, (NOT 6/7), 6/21, 6/28, 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, in the gazebo. RESOLVED, approval is conditional on several factors including the brief amount of time of the event, the relatively few numbers of events involved, and the fact that the Board of Trustees have been given assurances that no one will be excluded from the event who has not paid for the event. Trustee Carlin – Opposed the event, arguing that using public space for a commercial venture sets a concerning precedent. Mayor Rand – Supported the paid commercial event, emphasizing that it is small, open to the general public. Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper – Emphasized the need for clearer guidelines on charging for events in public spaces. She noted that while the event is paid, it remains open to anyone and suggested establishing policies for future cases. Mayor Rand made motion to amend. Motion carried unanimously. On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Yes Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Abstain Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . No RESOLUTION NO. 2025-71 – APPROVE AN APPLICATION BY OKHEE YOON, OWNER OF RUNCIBLE SPOON, TO PLACE A BICYCLE RACK IN A PARKING SPACE ON N BROADWAY The following resolution was offered by Trustee Riobe-Taylor, seconded by Trustee Jean-Gilles RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Nyack approves an application by Okhee Yoon, owner of Runcible Spoon, to place a bicycle rack in a parking space on N. Broadway, provided she compensates the Village for lost parking revenue. On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Yes Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes Page 6 of 25 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-72 – APPROVE A PERMIT APPLICATION BY KRIS HILLEN, ROCKLAND PRIDE CENTER, FOR A STREET CLOSURE ON JACKSON AVE., ON JUNE 12, 2025 The following resolution was offered by Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper, seconded by Trustee Jean- Gilles RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Nyack approves the closure of Jackson Ave., adjacent to the Rockland Pride Center, for a Block Party event, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, contingent on sponsor providing adequate insurance indemnifying the Village and reimbursing the Village the costs of event support staff. On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Yes Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes RESOLUTION NO. 2025-73 – APPROVE AN APPLICATION BY SHELLEY GAZES OF EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY, FOR AN EVENT IN MEMORIAL PARK ON FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025 The following resolution was offered by Trustee Riobe-Taylor, seconded by Trustee Lightfoot- Cooper RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Nyack approves an application by Shelley Gazes of Everytown for Gun Safety, for an event in Memorial Park on Friday, June 6, 2025, from 6-9 PM, to watch the Tappan Zee Bridge light up in orange and raise awareness of gun violence prevention. On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Yes Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes Page 7 of 25 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-74 – AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DPW ROOF TO TITAN CONSTRUCTION The following resolution was offered by Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper, seconded by Trustee Jean- Gilles WHEREAS, the Nyack Village Board previously authorized the bidding of a public works project for the DPW roof replacement; and WHEREAS, bids were opened on May 1, 2025, (a total of 2 bids were received), and the lowest responsible bid for the project was received from Titan Roofing, Inc.: Base Bid $134,600, Alternate 1 $138,00, Alternate 2 $140,000. WHEREAS, the Village Engineer has reviewed the bids and recommended the award of the project to Titan Roofing, Inc. for the Base Bid and all Alternate Work. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE NYACK VILLAGE BOARD AS FOLLOWS: That the Village Administrator is authorized to contract with Titan Roofing, Inc. for the DPW roof replacement project in the amount of $140,000 for the base bid and all alternate bids, subject to the approval of the Village Attorney as to the form of the contract. On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Yes Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes RESOLUTION NO. 2025-75 – APPROVE AN APPLICATION BY SONYA ROGERS FOR AN EVENT IN MEMORIAL PARK BASKETBALL COURT, AUGUST 9-10, 2025 The following resolution was offered by Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper, seconded by Trustee Jean- Gilles RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Nyack approves an application by Sonya Rogers and DeQuann Kerr, for a basketball tournament on Saturday and Sunday, August 9-10, 2025 (Rain date August 16-17), in Memorial Park Basketball Court. On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Page 8 of 25  Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes RESOLUTION NO. 2025-76 – APPROVE A BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF NYACK, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MAY 8, 2025, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $82,000 TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF A DPW PICK-UP TRUCK WITH A PLOW, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $82,000 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE The following resolution was offered by Trustee Riobe-Taylor, seconded by Trustee Jean-Gilles THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF NYACK, IN THE COUNTY OF ROCKLAND, NEW YORK, HEREBY RESOLVES (by the favorable vote of not less than two- thirds of all the members of said Board of Trustees) AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Village of Nyack, in the County of Rockland, New York (herein called the “Village”), is hereby authorized to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $82,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (herein called the “Law”), to finance the acquisition of a DPW pick-up truck. Section 2. The estimated maximum cost of the project described herein, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $82,000 and said amount is hereby appropriated for such purpose. The plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $82,000 to finance said appropriation, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable. Section 3. The following additional matters are hereby determined and declared: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the object or purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 28 of the Law, is fifteen (15) years. (b) The proceeds of the bonds herein authorized, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized. The foregoing statement of intent with respect to reimbursement is made in conformity with Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 of the United States Treasury Department. (c) The proposed maturity of the bonds authorized by this resolution will exceed five (5) years. Page 9 of 25  Section 4. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, shall contain the recital of validity as prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Law and said bonds, and any notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, shall be general obligations of the Village, payable as to both principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within the Village. The faith and credit of the Village are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds, and any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, and provision shall be made annually in the budget of the Village by appropriation for (a) the amortization and redemption of the bonds and any notes in anticipation thereof to mature in such year and (b) the payment of interest to be due and payable in such year. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of this resolution and of the Law and pursuant to the provisions of Section 21.00 of the Law relative to the authorization of bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt service, Section 30.00 relative to the authorization of the issuance of bond anticipation notes and Section 50.00 and Sections 56.00 to 60.00 and Section 168.00 of the Law, the powers and duties of the Board of Trustees relative to authorizing bond anticipation notes and prescribing the terms, form and contents and as to the sale and issuance of the bonds herein authorized, and of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes, and as to the execution of credit enhancement agreements, are hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer of the Village. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution, and of any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution, or a summary thereof, are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Section 7. This bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum and the Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, within ten (10) days after the adoption of this resolution, to publish or cause to be published, in full, in the official newspaper of the Village, having a general circulation within said Village, and posted in at least six (6) public places and in each polling place in the Village, a Notice in substantially the form appearing in Exhibit A hereto. Section 8. The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, after said bond resolution shall take effect, to cause said bond resolution to be published, in summary, in the official newspaper of the Village, having a general circulation within said Village, together with a Notice in substantially the form as provided by Section 81.00 of the Law. *** Page 10 of 25  The adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Yes Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes RESOLUTION NO. 2025-77 – APPROVE A BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF NYACK, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MAY 8, 2025, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF A MASON DUMP TRUCK, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $100,000 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE The following resolution was offered by Trustee Riobe-Taylor, seconded by Trustee Jean-Gilles THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF NYACK, IN THE COUNTY OF ROCKLAND, NEW YORK, HEREBY RESOLVES (by the favorable vote of not less than two- thirds of all the members of said Board of Trustees) AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Village of Nyack, in the County of Rockland, New York (herein called the “Village”), is hereby authorized to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $100,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (herein called the “Law”), to finance the acquisition of a Mason dump truck. Section 2. The estimated maximum cost of the project described herein, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $100,000 and said amount is hereby appropriated for such purpose. The plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $100,000 to finance said appropriation, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable. Section 3. The following additional matters are hereby determined and declared: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the object or purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 28 of the Law, is fifteen (15) years. (b) The proceeds of the bonds herein authorized, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made Page 11 of 25 after the effective date of this resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized. The foregoing statement of intent with respect to reimbursement is made in conformity with Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 of the United States Treasury Department. (c) The proposed maturity of the bonds authorized by this resolution will exceed five (5) years. Section 4. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, shall contain the recital of validity as prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Law and said bonds, and any notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, shall be general obligations of the Village, payable as to both principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within the Village. The faith and credit of the Village are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds, and any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, and provision shall be made annually in the budget of the Village by appropriation for (a) the amortization and redemption of the bonds and any notes in anticipation thereof to mature in such year and (b) the payment of interest to be due and payable in such year. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of this resolution and of the Law and pursuant to the provisions of Section 21.00 of the Law relative to the authorization of bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt service, Section 30.00 relative to the authorization of the issuance of bond anticipation notes and Section 50.00 and Sections 56.00 to 60.00 and Section 168.00 of the Law, the powers and duties of the Board of Trustees relative to authorizing bond anticipation notes and prescribing the terms, form and contents and as to the sale and issuance of the bonds herein authorized, and of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes, and as to the execution of credit enhancement agreements, are hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer of the Village. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution, and of any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution, or a summary thereof, are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Section 7. This bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum and the Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, within ten (10) days after the adoption of this resolution, to publish or cause to be published, in full, in the official newspaper of the Village, having a general circulation within said Village, and posted in at least six (6) public places and in each polling place in the Village, a Notice in substantially the form appearing in Exhibit A hereto. Page 12 of 25  Section 8. The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, after said bond resolution shall take effect, to cause said bond resolution to be published, in summary, in the official newspaper of the Village, having a general circulation within said Village, together with a Notice in substantially the form as provided by Section 81.00 of the Law. *** The adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Yes Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes RESOLUTION NO. 2025-78 – APPROVE A BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF NYACK, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MAY 8, 2025, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $140,000 TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DPW BUILDING ROOF, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $140,000 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE The following resolution was offered by Trustee Jean-Gilles, seconded by Trustee Carlin THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF NYACK, IN THE COUNTY OF ROCKLAND, NEW YORK, HEREBY RESOLVES (by the favorable vote of not less than two- thirds of all the members of said Board of Trustees) AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Village of Nyack, in the County of Rockland, New York (herein called the “Village”), is hereby authorized to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $140,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (herein called the “Law”), to finance the construction of improvements to the DPW building roof. Section 2. The estimated maximum cost of the project described herein, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $140,000 and said amount is hereby appropriated for such purpose. The plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $140,000 to finance said appropriation, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable. Page 13 of 25  Section 3. The following additional matters are hereby determined and declared: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the object or purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 12 (a) (2) of the Law, is fifteen (15) years. (b) The proceeds of the bonds herein authorized, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized. The foregoing statement of intent with respect to reimbursement is made in conformity with Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 of the United States Treasury Department. (c) The proposed maturity of the bonds authorized by this resolution will exceed five (5) years. Section 4. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, shall contain the recital of validity as prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Law and said bonds, and any notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, shall be general obligations of the Village, payable as to both principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within the Village. The faith and credit of the Village are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds, and any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, and provision shall be made annually in the budget of the Village by appropriation for (a) the amortization and redemption of the bonds and any notes in anticipation thereof to mature in such year and (b) the payment of interest to be due and payable in such year. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of this resolution and of the Law and pursuant to the provisions of Section 21.00 of the Law relative to the authorization of bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt service, Section 30.00 relative to the authorization of the issuance of bond anticipation notes and Section 50.00 and Sections 56.00 to 60.00 and Section 168.00 of the Law, the powers and duties of the Board of Trustees relative to authorizing bond anticipation notes and prescribing the terms, form and contents and as to the sale and issuance of the bonds herein authorized, and of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes, and as to the execution of credit enhancement agreements, are hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer of the Village. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution, and of any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if: (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution, or a summary thereof, are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or Page 14 of 25  (c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Section 7. This bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum and the Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, within ten (10) days after the adoption of this resolution, to publish or cause to be published, in full, in the official newspaper of the Village, having a general circulation within said Village, and posted in at least six (6) public places and in each polling place in the Village, a Notice in substantially the form appearing in Exhibit A hereto. Section 8. The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, after said bond resolution shall take effect, to cause said bond resolution to be published, in summary, in the official newspaper of the Village, having a general circulation within said Village, together with a Notice in substantially the form as provided by Section 81.00 of the Law. *** The adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Yes Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes RESOLUTION NO. 2025-79 – APPROVE BOND RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF NYACK, NEW YORK, ADOPTED MAY 8, 2025, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000 TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF A GARBAGE TRUCK, STATING THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $300,000 AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE The following resolution was offered by Trustee Riobe-Taylor, seconded by Trustee Jean-Gilles THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF NYACK, IN THE COUNTY OF ROCKLAND, NEW YORK, HEREBY RESOLVES (by the favorable vote of not less than two- thirds of all the members of said Board of Trustees) AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Village of Nyack, in the County of Rockland, New York (herein called the “Village”), is hereby authorized to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $300,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (herein called the “Law”), to finance the acquisition of a garbage truck. Page 15 of 25  Section 2. The estimated maximum cost of the project described herein, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $300,000 and said amount is hereby appropriated for such purpose. The plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $300,000 to finance said appropriation, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real property in the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall become due and payable. Section 3. The following additional matters are hereby determined and declared: (a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the object or purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 28 of the Law, is fifteen (15) years. (b) The proceeds of the bonds herein authorized, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized. The foregoing statement of intent with respect to reimbursement is made in conformity with Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 of the United States Treasury Department. (c) The proposed maturity of the bonds authorized by this resolution will exceed five (5) years. Section 4. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, shall contain the recital of validity as prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Law and said bonds, and any notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, shall be general obligations of the Village, payable as to both principal and interest by general tax upon all the taxable real property within the Village. The faith and credit of the Village are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds, and any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, and provision shall be made annually in the budget of the Village by appropriation for (a) the amortization and redemption of the bonds and any notes in anticipation thereof to mature in such year and (b) the payment of interest to be due and payable in such year. Section 5. Subject to the provisions of this resolution and of the Law and pursuant to the provisions of Section 21.00 of the Law relative to the authorization of bonds with substantially level or declining annual debt service, Section 30.00 relative to the authorization of the issuance of bond anticipation notes and Section 50.00 and Sections 56.00 to 60.00 and Section 168.00 of the Law, the powers and duties of the Board of Trustees relative to authorizing bond anticipation notes and prescribing the terms, form and contents and as to the sale and issuance of the bonds herein authorized, and of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes, and as to the execution of credit enhancement agreements, are hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer of the Village. Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution, and of any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, may be contested only if: Page 16 of 25  (a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or (b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution, or a summary thereof, are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or (c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Section 7. This bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum and the Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, within ten (10) days after the adoption of this resolution, to publish or cause to be published, in full, in the official newspaper of the Village, having a general circulation within said Village, and posted in at least six (6) public places and in each polling place in the Village, a Notice in substantially the form appearing in Exhibit A hereto. Section 8. The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed, after said bond resolution shall take effect, to cause said bond resolution to be published, in summary, in the official newspaper of the Village, having a general circulation within said Village, together with a Notice in substantially the form as provided by Section 81.00 of the Law. *** The adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Yes Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes RESOLUTION NO. 2025-80 – AMEND CHAPTER 360 (ZONING) OF THE VILLAGE CODE, SO AS TO MODIFY THE REGULATIONS THAT PROSCRIBE THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES AT CORNER LOTS The following resolution was offered by Trustee Riobe-Taylor, seconded by Trustee Carlin At 8:05 PM, during a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Nyack (“Village”), convened on April 24, 2025 (“Public Hearing date”), the below-described Public Hearing was (i) opened, or (ii) was opened at, and continued from, a prior meeting (or meetings), or (iii) was opened at, continued from, and closed at, a prior meeting (or meetings); and the following Resolution was duly offered and seconded, to wit: Page 17 of 25  WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees (“Village Board”) is the duly elected legislative body of the Village, and authorized to adopt Local Laws amending the Village Code, including amendments to the zoning regulations embodied in Chapter 360 (Zoning) of the Village Code (“Zoning Code”). WHEREAS, the Village Board has published a Notice of Public Hearing in the Journal News, digitally posted said Notice on the Village’s website, and physically posted the Notice on the Village’s official bulletin board, in accordance with NYS Municipal Home Rule Law §20, with regard to proposed text amendments to the Zoning Code, which amendments are summarized as follows: the proposed Local Law, if adopted by the Village Board, will preserve the livability, quality of life and aesthetic character of the Village’s neighborhoods, maintain reasonable expectations for property owners, and provide an objective framework for regulating the height of hedges, fences and walls, in a manner that is fair and non-arbitrary, while, at the same time, ensuring that motor vehicular, bicyclist and pedestrian safety is safeguarded; which Local Law is appended hereto, made a part hereof and marked as “ATTACHMENT A.” WHEREAS, copies of: (i). the proposed Local Law, (ii). the narrative Memo of Robert (“Bob”) Galvin, AICP, Village Planner (“Village Planner”), dated 3/18/25 (“narrative Memo”), (v). the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) Part 1 (entitled Project Information) of the Short Environmental Assessment Form (“EAF”), prepared, and signed, by the Village Planner, dated 3/18/25 (vi). Part 2 of the SEQRA EAF (entitled Impact Assessment), prepared and recommended by the Village Planner, dated 3/18/25. (vii). Part 3 of the SEQRA EAF (entitled Determination of Significance), prepared and recommended by the Village Planner, dated 3/18/25. were all provided to the Village Board, in accordance with NYS Municipal Home Rule Law §20. WHEREAS, following compliance with all public notice requirements as mandated by the applicable NYS statute(s) and the Village Code, and distribution of the proposed Local Law to the Village Board as per NYS Municipal Home Rule Law §20(4), on the Public Hearing date the Village Board (i) opened, or (ii) previously opened at a prior meeting, and held open/continued, or (iii) previously opened and held open/continued, and closed, at a prior meeting (or meetings), a Public Hearing on the proposed Local Law. WHEREAS, the Rockland County Planning Department, pursuant to NYS General Municipal Law (“GML”) §239-l, et seq., reviewed the proposed Local Law and provided a GML review report to the Village Board, dated 5-6-25 (“GML report”), which GML report deemed the action to have no significant county-wide or inter-community impact under New York State General Municipal Law § 239; therefore, the action is a local decision. Page 18 of 25  WHEREAS, prior to the Public Hearing, the Village Board sought comments on the proposed Local Law from the Village Planning Board, as per Village Code §360-5.6(B)(3)(a); and the Planning Board reviewed the Local Law at its meeting held on 5-5-25, and provided a written advisory opinion/recommendation to the Village Board in favor of adoption. WHEREAS, there being no other SEQRA Involved Agency, as an additional part of this Resolution herein, if adopted on the Public Hearing date, the Village Board declares itself to be, and assumes the role of, SEQRA Lead Agency. WHEREAS, the Village Board, after reviewing the Waterfront Assessment Form for Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan (LWRP) Consistency Review, prepared and recommended by the Village Planner, dated 3-18-25, and after considering all of the discussion and analysis by the Village Board with respect to the documents referenced and considered by the Village Board at its Public Hearing held on the Public Hearing date, and at any prior Public Hearings that were held open, and continued, to the Public Hearing date, the Village Board finds and determines that the proposed Local Law is consistent with the LWRP and the Village’s Comprehensive Master Plan. WHEREAS, the Village Board, acting in its capacity as the SEQRA Lead Agency, and after reviewing the aforementioned Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of the SEQRA EAF, which SEQRA EAF Parts 1 through 3 were all prepared and recommended, on behalf of the Village Board, by the Village Planner; the Village Board hereby adopts the said SEQRA EAF Parts 1 through 3, and incorporates them by reference as if fully set forth herein. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board, after conducting a “hard look” review of all environmental factors, including, but not limited to, all of the said SEQRA EAF Parts 1 through 3, and the Village Planner’s narrative Memo, hereby determines that there will be no potential significant adverse environmental impacts resulting from the Village Board’s adoption of the proposed Local Law, and makes a Determination of Non-Significance under SEQRA, thereby determining and issuing a SEQRA Negative Declaration. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Board finds, after reviewing the proposed Local Law and the Village Planner’s narrative Memo, that this Local Law, if adopted by the Village Board, will preserve the livability, quality of life and aesthetic character of the Village’s neighborhoods, maintain reasonable expectations for property owners, and provide an objective framework for regulating the height of hedges, fences and walls, in a manner that is fair and non- arbitrary, while, at the same time, ensuring that motor vehicular, bicyclist and pedestrian safety is safeguarded. NOW, THEREFORE, based on all of the documentation and information before the Village Board, and the findings and determinations made herein; BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board hereby adopts the Local Law in the form and substance as appended hereto as “ATTACHMENT A,” and as same may have been amended “by- hand” during the Public Hearing. On roll call the vote was as follows: Page 19 of 25  Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Yes Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes RESOLUTION NO. 2025-81 – AMEND CHAPTER 360 (ZONING) OF THE VILLAGE CODE, SO AS TO MODIFY THE PROXIMITY REGULATIONS REGARDING ADULT- USE RETAIL (RECREATIONAL) AND MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES. The following resolution was offered by Trustee Riobe-Taylor, seconded by Trustee Jean-Gilles At 8:00 PM, during a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Nyack (“Village”), convened on April 24, 2025 (“Public Hearing date”), the below-described Public Hearing was (i) opened, or (ii) was opened at, and continued from, a prior meeting (or meetings), or (iii) was opened at, continued from, and closed at, a prior meeting (or meetings); and the following Resolution was duly offered and seconded, to wit: WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees (“Village Board”) is the duly elected legislative body of the Village, and authorized to adopt Local Laws amending the Village Code, including amendments to the zoning regulations embodied in Chapter 360 (Zoning) of the Village Code (“Zoning Code”). WHEREAS, the Village Board has published a Notice of Public Hearing in the Journal News, digitally posted said Notice on the Village’s website, and physically posted the Notice on the Village’s official bulletin board, in accordance with NYS Municipal Home Rule Law §20, with regard to proposed text amendments to the Zoning Code, which amendments are summarized as follows: the proposed Local Law, if adopted by the Village Board, will enhance the economic and commercial viability, and preserve the livability, quality of life and aesthetic character, of the Village’s businesses, commercial uses and residences in the Downtown Mixed Use-1 (DMU-1), Downtown Mixed Use-2 (DMU-2) and Corridor Commercial (CC) Zoning Districts, and their surrounding neighborhoods, by establishing the required minimum distance between the location of an adult-use retail (recreational) cannabis dispensary, or a medical cannabis dispensary, and certain other types of uses and occupancies including cannabis dispensaries; which Local Law is appended hereto, made a part hereof and marked as “ATTACHMENT B.” WHEREAS, copies of: (i). the proposed Local Law, (ii). the narrative Memo of Robert (“Bob”) Galvin, AICP, Village Planner (“Village Planner”), dated 4-10-25 (“narrative Memo”), (v). the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) Part 1 (entitled Project Information) of the Short Environmental Assessment Form (“EAF”), prepared, and signed, by the Village Planner, dated 4-10-25, Page 20 of 25  (vi). Part 2 of the SEQRA EAF (entitled Impact Assessment), prepared and recommended by the Village Planner, dated 4-10-25, (vii). Part 3 of the SEQRA EAF (entitled Determination of Significance), prepared and recommended by the Village Planner, dated 4-10-25; were all provided to the Village Board, in accordance with NYS Municipal Home Rule Law §20. WHEREAS, following compliance with all public notice requirements as mandated by the applicable NYS statute(s) and the Village Code, and distribution of the proposed Local Law to the Village Board as per NYS Municipal Home Rule Law §20(4), on the Public Hearing date the Village Board (i) opened, or (ii) previously opened at a prior meeting, and held open/continued, or (iii) previously opened and held open/continued, and closed, at a prior meeting (or meetings), a Public Hearing on the proposed Local Law. WHEREAS, the Rockland County Planning Department, pursuant to NYS General Municipal Law (“GML”) §239-l, et seq., reviewed the proposed Local Law and provided a GML review report to the Village Board, dated 5-6-25 (“GML report”), which GML report deemed the action to have no significant county-wide or inter-community impact under New York State General Municipal Law § 239; therefore, the action is a local decision, WHEREAS, prior to the Public Hearing, the Village Board sought comments on the proposed Local Law from the Village Planning Board, as per Village Code §360-5.6(B)(3)(a); and the Planning Board reviewed the Local Law at its meeting held on 5-5-25, and provided a written advisory opinion/recommendation to the Village Board, offering the following opinions: the limitation of adult use dispensaries to the CC zone can be a future consideration, the definition of “public youth facility” needs clarification, and set back distances between adult use dispensaries and youth facilities could be increased. WHEREAS, there being no other SEQRA Involved Agency, as an additional part of this Resolution herein, if adopted on the Public Hearing date, the Village Board declares itself to be, and assumes the role of, SEQRA Lead Agency. WHEREAS, the Village Board, after reviewing the Waterfront Assessment Form for Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan (LWRP) Consistency Review, prepared and recommended by the Village Planner, dated 4-10-25, and after considering all of the discussion and analysis by the Village Board with respect to the documents referenced and considered by the Village Board at its Public Hearing held on the Public Hearing date, and at any prior Public Hearings that were held open, and continued, to the Public Hearing date, the Village Board finds and determines that the proposed Local Law is consistent with the LWRP and the Village’s Comprehensive Master Plan. WHEREAS, the Village Board, acting in its capacity as the SEQRA Lead Agency, and after reviewing the aforementioned Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of the SEQRA EAF, which SEQRA EAF Parts 1 through 3 were all prepared and recommended, on behalf of the Village Board, by the Village Planner; the Village Board hereby adopts the said SEQRA EAF Parts 1 through 3, and incorporates them by reference as if fully set forth herein. Page 21 of 25  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board, after conducting a “hard look” review of all environmental factors, including, but not limited to, all of the said SEQRA EAF Parts 1 through 3, and the Village Planner’s narrative Memo, hereby determines that there will be no potential significant adverse environmental impacts resulting from the Village Board’s adoption of the proposed Local Law, and makes a Determination of Non-Significance under SEQRA, thereby determining and issuing a SEQRA Negative Declaration. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Board finds, after reviewing the proposed Local Law and the Village Planner’s narrative Memo, that this Local Law, if adopted by the Village Board, will enhance the economic and commercial viability, and preserve the livability, quality of life and aesthetic character, of the Village’s businesses, commercial uses and residences in the DMU-1, DMU-2 and CC Zoning Districts, and their surrounding neighborhoods, by establishing the required minimum distance between the location of an adult-use retail (recreational) cannabis dispensary, or a medical cannabis dispensary, and certain other types of uses and occupancies including cannabis dispensaries. NOW, THEREFORE, based on all of the documentation and information before the Village Board, and the findings and determinations made herein; BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board hereby adopts the Local Law in the form and substance as appended hereto as “ATTACHMENT B,” and as same may have been amended “by- hand” during the Public Hearing. Trustee Carlin - Acknowledged public concerns regarding cannabis dispensaries and emphasized that the Village Board opted into cannabis sales in 2022, expanding zoning to include DMU1 and DMU2. He stated that this decision cannot be reversed but affirmed the Board’s ability to regulate proximity between dispensaries to prevent excessive saturation. Trustee Carlin warned that future State-level changes could override local restrictions, potentially increasing the number of dispensaries. He also noted that if additional dispensary applications were blocked, the existing medical dispensary might convert to recreational sales, defeating the intent of limiting dispensary presence in the village center. Trustee Carlin concluded by reinforcing his fiduciary responsibility to the village and urging respectful discourse. Asked that the resolution be modified so that the proximity will be 2,000 ft. Trustee Carlin is worried about the legal ramifications. Trustee Jean-Gilles – Expressed concerns about 80 S. Main St. dispensary location, acknowledging that it is not ideal but emphasizing that legal dispensaries are necessary to combat the thriving illegal cannabis market. She argued that restricting legal dispensaries will not eliminate illegal sales, which continue to target youth. Trustee Jean-Gilles stressed the importance of providing safe, regulated purchasing options and voiced frustration that her perspective is often met with resistance. She also highlighted the need for broader community engagement, particularly with people of color, in discussions about cannabis policy. Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper - Emphasized the importance of respectful discourse, urging the community to engage in discussions without personal attacks. She acknowledged concerns about the 80 S. Main St. dispensary location, stating that while it may not be ideal, she remains open to discussions on zoning and regulations. She highlighted the issue of illegal smoke shops, advocating for their closure to better regulate cannabis sales. Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper also stressed the role of parental guidance in addressing substance use and expressed her commitment to listening to all perspectives before making decisions. Page 22 of 25  Trustee Riobe-Taylor - Emphasized the importance of listening and respectful discourse in discussions about cannabis dispensaries. She acknowledged concerns about the 80 S. Main St. dispensary location, stating that while it may not be ideal, it is the current reality. She stressed the need for community engagement and thoughtful decision-making, recognizing the complexity of balancing legal regulations, public safety, and business interests. Trustee Riobe-Taylor reiterated that the Board is considering all perspectives and will continue discussions before making final decisions. Village Attorney Michaels - Village Attorney Michaels explained that NYS regulations on cannabis dispensaries preempt local laws, limiting municipal control over proximity rules. While villages can regulate dispensaries in terms of time, place, and manner, the state does not clearly define these terms. He clarified that municipalities cannot reduce state-mandated minimum distances—such as 2,000 feet between dispensaries—but may extend them within reason. Excessive restrictions could be legally challenged if they appear to circumvent opting in. Regarding medical dispensaries, Mr. Michaels noted that a December 2023 repeal removed the 2,000-foot proximity rule for medicinal cannabis businesses, though another provision still references it, creating legal uncertainty. If a village enacts a 2,000-foot rule for all dispensaries—including medical ones—it could be challenged as unconstitutional due to state preemption. Ultimately, Mr. Michaels emphasized the legal ambiguity surrounding cannabis regulations, advising caution in setting local restrictions to avoid conflicts with State law while maintaining zoning control. Mayor Rand – Opposed motion to amend – eliminating Sect. 2 (iii). Defended the proposed cannabis dispensary regulations, emphasizing the need for stronger local protections beyond State guidelines. He supported a 2,000-foot buffer between recreational dispensaries and a 1,000-foot buffer from medicinal dispensaries, arguing that the law was designed to limit the number of dispensaries in the village. Mayor Rand acknowledged concerns about the 80 S. Main Street dispensary, clarifying that the village has no jurisdiction over medicinal cannabis businesses, which could have opened even if Nyack had opted out of recreational sales. He maintained that having a single recreational dispensary downtown would benefit the local economy by attracting foot traffic and filling vacant storefronts. He rejected the argument that opposition to dispensaries represents a village-wide consensus, stating that while he respects differing opinions, he believes dispensaries are a legal and viable business that should be integrated into the community. Mayor Rand also reiterated the importance of shutting down illegal smoke shops but noted that enforcement efforts are not discussed publicly. Motion by Trustee Carlin to remove Sect. 2 (iii) and renumber (iv) to (iii) and delete everything after the word “occupied” and then add any other licensed dispensary, seconded by Trustee Riobe- Taylor. On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Yes Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . No Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes RESOLUTION NO. 2025-82 – APPROVE TAX WARRANT The following resolution was offered by Trustee Riobe-Taylor, seconded by Trustee Lightfoot- Cooper Page 23 of 25  TAX WARRANT YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to receive and collect from the several persons named in the Village tax rolls, the several sums stated in the 2025-2026 tax roll opposite their respective names, being a total of $ 4,465,469.01 for the following purpose: FOR THE CURRENT BUDGET: $4,393,250.00 DELINQUENT WATER $72,219.01 YOU ARE FURTHER COMMANDED to receive and collect such sums without additional charge between the 1st of June and the 1st of July 2025, both inclusive and thereafter collected an additional charge of five (5%) for the first 30 days and one (1%) additional for each 30 days thereafter. On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Yes Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes DEPARTMENT REPORTS (based on availability) Village Treasurer – Tax Warrant Ready for Implementation OLD BUSINESS June 5, 2025, Village Board Meeting Re-Schedule NEW BUSINESS Capital Equipment Funding Plan COMMUNICATIONS Bill Batson, Bench by the Road project, application to install a historical sign between the Toni Morrison bench and the tree to the southwest. Anna Brand, Planned Parenthood, HPV vaccination/education event, Marina, Saturday, August 23, 2025 Page 24 of 25  Mayor Rand – Not in August. After Labor Day if they want the marina parking lot. If so, Hezekiah Easter Square or Veteran’s Lot. EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT Motion offered by Trustee Jean-Gilles, seconded by Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper to adjourn meeting at 10:10 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. VILLAGE CLERK Page 25 of 25