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, June 26, 2025 Present: Joseph Rand, Mayor Pascale Jean-Gilles, Trustee Donna Lightfoot-Cooper Joseph Carlin, Trustee Also Present: Andrew Stewart, Village Administrator Dennis Michaels, Village Attorney Linda Donnelly, Village Clerk Absent: Nathalie Riobe-Taylor, Trustee Meeting called to order at 7:35 pm Pledge of Allegiance Mayor’s Introduction Update on the families displaced by the recent fire at the plaza: • The NAACP fund has been covering hotel stays for the affected families and will continue to do so for now. • Institutional housing (like dormitories) had been considered, but there's now a promising new option: placing families in subsidized rental housing with support from HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development). This development just arose and is being pursued. Independence Day announcements: • The village's fireworks show will take place on Friday, July 4, starting a little after 9:00 PM once it’s fully dark. • Events start at 6:00 PM, including: o DJ Morgana performing from the gazebo o Food trucks and open space in the park for blankets and gatherings • Fireworks will launch from offshore, allowing the entire park to be used for viewing. • At noon, the League of Women Voters will host a reading of the Declaration of Independence at Hezekiah Easter Square. COMMENTS FROM THE VILLAGE BOARD Trustee Jean-Gilles – The hotel tax passed! Trustee Carlin – Inquired about an official report on the plaza fire, and how the upcoming fire report might impact safety inspections for the rest of the complex. Page 1 of 14  Mayor Rand – No official report yet. The Building and Fire Inspectors will determine, based on code, what will need to be done to remediate the buildings going forward. Note: Request report with remedial measures. Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper – Inquired about the village revisiting the ETPA. Believes we need to take another shot at it. Mayor Rand – To adopt the ETPA, the village must show a vacancy rate below 5%, but a past survey showed 7%, mainly due to a large luxury building with frequent vacancies. This skews the data and makes qualifying difficult. Open to doing another survey, likely after summer due to seasonal fluctuations. Mayor Rand noted that the village adopted the Good Cause Eviction Law—being the first in the state to do so. While it caps rent increases at about 8%, which isn't as strong as ETPA or a side agreement, it's a significant improvement over the much higher increases residents had reported. Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper expressed appreciation for the code enforcers actively doing their jobs, especially after two recent fires in Nyack. She noted that many residents, including herself, are feeling anxious, so it's reassuring to see inspections happening, even at her own building. PUBLIC COMMENT Matthew Schwartz - Thanked the Board for their support and formally requested the installation of an on-demand pedestrian crosswalk at Route 9W and High Avenue, citing serious safety concerns due to high-speed traffic and lack of signals. He proposed a pedestrian-activated signal system and asked for coordination with County and State transportation departments. Trustee Jean-Gilles – Assemblyman Pat Carroll had already requested the crosswalk from DOT, echoing concerns raised in past meetings. Although DOT's response was poor, continued pressure is planned, especially as the State’s capital plan is upcoming—a key opportunity to secure funding for such projects. Sophia – Described a mutual aid food distribution effort that rescues donated food and offers it for free to the public. After being told they couldn’t operate in the square due to regulations, she came to inform the Board and seek alternative locations to continue their small, decentralized setup. Village requires a permit and insurance to protect the taxpayers and the village. PUBLIC HEARINGS Amend Village Zoning Code §330-16(d), so as to Add a New Sub-Paragraph 21, to Erect and Maintain a Stop Sign at the Intersection of Burd Street and River Street Open Public Hearing on Amending Village Zoning Code §330-16(d), so as to Add a New Sub- Paragraph 21, to Erect and Maintain a Stop Sign at the Intersection of Burd Street and River Street Motion by Trustee Jean-Gilles, seconded by Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper at 8:20 pm to open public hearing on Amending Village Zoning Code §330-16(d), so as to Add a New Sub-Paragraph 21, to Erect and Maintain a Stop Sign at the Intersection of Burd Street and River Street Mayor Rand invited public and Board comment. Bob Miller – Supported installing a stop sign at Burd and River Streets, calling the intersection dangerous and prone to accidents. He also thanked the board for addressing noise issues in Memorial Park and urged continued police monitoring. Page 2 of 14  Adele Garber – Supported the new stop sign at River and Burd Streets, calling the area dangerous. She also emphasized the need for increased police presence to monitor traffic and safety issues near the park. Kim Adele Rosner – Supported the stop sign installation, sharing that her car was totaled at the dangerous River and Burd intersection. Mayor Rand – Traffic consultants reviewed and agreed with stop sign installation. Close Public Hearing on Amending Village Zoning Code §330-16(d), so as to Add a New Sub- Paragraph 21, to Erect and Maintain a Stop Sign at the Intersection of Burd Street and River Street Motion by Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper, seconded by Trustee Jean-Gilles to close the public hearing on 06/26/2025 at 8:30 pm. Motion carried. ADOPTION OF MINUTES – 05/22/2025 and 06/05/2025 On motion of Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper, seconded by Trustee Jean-Gilles. The minutes of the meeting held on 05/22/2025 and 06/05/2025 were accepted as presented. ACTION ITEMS RESOLUTION NO. 2025-103 – ACCEPTING AUDITED VOUCHER SUMMARY The following resolution was offered by Trustee Jean-Gilles, seconded by Trustee Carlin. WHEREAS, the Audited Voucher Summary was presented to the Nyack Village Board of Trustees at its regularly scheduled meeting of June 26, 2025. RESOLVED, the General Fund Claims set forth on Pages 1 through 15 in the below listed amounts are approved for payment: GENERAL FUND $225,074.56 NYACK PARKING AUTHORITY $ 40,986.91 WATER FUND $ 16,183.90 CAPITAL PROJECTS – 2017 Improvements $ 62,164.00 TRUST AND AGENCY FUND $ 1,607.79 On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Absent Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes Page 3 of 14 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-104 – APPROVE A PERMIT APPLICATION FOR A FLOATING CIRCUS EVENT IN MEMORIAL PARK 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 for the use of the Memorial Park waterfront by Jason Webley and the “Flotsam” floating circus, for a free and open to the public performance on Sunday, September 7, 2025, 6-7 PM. On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Absent Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes RESOLUTION NO. 2025-105 – APPROVE A PERMIT APPLICATION BY RIVERTOWN FILMS TO SHOW A MOVIE IN MEMORIAL PARK The following resolution was offered by Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper, seconded by Trustee Carlin RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Nyack approves an application for the use of the Memorial Park gazebo and great lawn by Matt Seig of Rivertown Films to show a movie, free and open to the public, Friday, August 15, 2025, dusk until 10 PM (rain date, August 22). On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Absent Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes RESOLUTION NO. 2025-106 – APPROVE A PERMIT APPLICATION BY NAOMI CAMILLERI FOR A YOGA FESTIVAL IN MEMORIAL PARK 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 an application for the use of the Memorial Park gazebo and great lawn by Naomi Camilleri, owner of Nyack Playful Page 4 of 14 Yogi Space, for the Rockland Yoga Festival, free and open to the public, Saturday, September 20, 2025, 9-5 PM (rain date, Sunday, September 21). Trustee Jean-Gilles – Thanked the yoga organizers for being flexible with the scheduling. On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Absent Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes RESOLUTION NO. 2025-107 – AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE ATTORNEY TO SIGN A TOLLING AGREEMENT, WITH AUXO CAP LLC’S ATTORNEYS, REGARDING A LEGAL DISPUTE/THREATENED LITIGATION RELATING TO THE BOARD’S ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW #2 OF 2025, AND AUXO CAP LLC’S PROPOSED ADULT-USE RETAIL (RECREATIONAL) CANNABIS DISPENSARY AT 162 MAIN STREET The following resolution was offered by Trustee Jean-Gilles, seconded by Trustee Lightfoot- Cooper. WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees (“Village Board”) received a formal notice of claim, dated 06/06/2025, from Blank Rome LLP, the attorneys representing Auxo Cap LLC (“Auxo Cap”), the latter which has had an application pending in the Village Building Department for the necessary approvals, required by the Village, to open and operate an adult-use retail (recreational) cannabis dispensary at 162 Main Street, which application was disapproved by the Chief Building Inspector, by letter dated 05/20/2025, on the basis of the Village’s Local Law #2 of 2025 adopted on 05/08/2025 (“LL #2 of 2025”). WHEREAS, Auxo Cap’s claims include millions of dollars in damages alleged to be potentially awarded in its favor against the Village, the main thrust of which allegations are grounded upon the claimed assertion that LL #2 of 2025 is “preempted by New York State law regulating proximity requirements for State licensed cannabis dispensaries,” and, therefore, Auxo Cap’s application “should be reinstated and approved.” WHEREAS, the Village and Auxo Cap both desire to amicably resolve the aforesaid claims without litigation, but a mutually agreeable solution may not be achievable within the statutes of limitations periods applicable to potential legal proceedings associated with this matter, thereby compelling Auxo Cap to imminently commence a lawsuit, and/or other proceedings, prior to the Village and Auxo Cap being able to reach a resolution acceptable to both parties. WHEREAS, the Tolling Agreement does not operate as, nor can it be deemed, an admission, declaration against interest or acknowledgement by any party, either directly or by Page 5 of 14 implication, of any liability, obligation or wrongdoing on its part; and neither the Tolling Agreement, nor any action taken pursuant to the Tolling Agreement, may be offered or received in evidence, or used as a prior inconsistent statement, in any action or proceeding as an admission of liability or wrongdoing by any party, or for any purpose, other than to rebut a time-based defense asserted by any party to the Tolling Agreement NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board authorizes the Mayor, and the Village Attorney, to sign the Tolling Agreement, previously signed on 06/18/2025 by Blank Rome LLP (as attorneys for Auxo Cap), which Tolling Agreement has the only effect of pausing (i.e., tolling) all applicable statutes of limitations periods while the Village and Auxo Cap are working at a mutually agreeable solution. Mayor Rand – Explained that a cannabis dispensary applicant challenged the village’s new proximity restriction law, citing three legal arguments: state law preemption for medical dispensaries, an unconstitutional taking due to prior investment, and insufficient public hearing notice. To avoid immediate litigation, the Board is considering a resolution to sign a Tolling Agreement, pausing legal action while the issue is addressed. Village Attorney Michaels – Explained that the Tolling Agreement simply pauses the statute of limitations on the cannabis dispensary applicant’s legal claims, allowing time to seek a resolution without immediate litigation. Either party can end the pause with 20 days’ notice, after which legal proceedings may proceed. Trustee Jean-Gilles – Asked whether it benefits the village to enter the Tolling Agreement and what the consequences would be if they chose not to. Village Attorney Michaels – The Tolling Agreement only benefits the village, as it delays potential litigation. Without it, the applicant would likely sue to meet the statute of limitations, forcing the village into an expensive legal defense. Chaya Pilla - Inquired about where she can obtain the Notice and Tolling Agreement. Asked what the intended resolution of the applicant’s claim is, given the board’s authorization for the Mayor and Village Attorney to sign the Tolling Agreement, and when would the public hear about it. Mayor Rand – Documents will be posted on the website. Explained that the upcoming resolution is intended to address the applicant’s concerns and likely prevent litigation. If it doesn’t and legal action proceeds, the outcome would be shared once resolved. He emphasized that negotiation details related to pending litigation are handled privately, typically in executive session, and may only be discussed publicly to provide context or once a settlement is ready to be signed. Dominick Pilla – Criticized the village for revisiting cannabis dispensary distance rules in response to a legal threat, despite no lawsuit being filed. He argued the applicant’s permit was incomplete and not approved, and zoning laws can change regardless of State licensing. He questioned whether the village sought expert legal advice or was using the situation as a pretext to reopen the dispensary discussion. Kal Toth – Expressed confusion about revisiting the cannabis issue, agreed with Dominick Pilla’s points, and questioned why a non-local company is influencing decisions affecting village residents. Mike Hassan – Urged the village to seek outside legal counsel due to the complexity and evolving nature of cannabis law. He warned against being intimidated by potential lawsuits and expressed concern that the Tolling Agreement might allow the applicant to strengthen their legal position. He also questioned the validity of the applicant’s claim that they were unaware of legal changes, calling it frivolous. On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Absent Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes Page 6 of 14 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-108 – AUTHORIZE THE SCHEDULING OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW THAT, IF ADOPTED, WILL AMEND THE ZONING CODE SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN THE LOCATION OF AN ADULT-USE RETAIL (RECREATIONAL) CANNABIS DISPENSARY AND THE LOCATIONS OF (i) OTHER NON-MEDICAL CANNABIS DISPENSARIES, (ii) ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, AND (iii) HOUSES OR PLACES OF WORSHIP The following resolution was offered by Trustee Jean-Gilles, seconded by Trustee Lightfoot- Cooper. The Village Board of Trustees Resolves: (A) to consider a proposed Local Law at, and authorizes the scheduling of, a Public Hearing to be held on July 10, 2025, 8:00 PM, which Local Law will, if adopted, amend the Zoning Code so as to establish the required minimum distance between the location of an adult-use retail (recreational) cannabis dispensary and the locations of (i) other non-medical cannabis dispensaries, (ii) elementary or secondary schools, and (iii) houses or places of worship, and (B) to send the proposed Local Law, with the Notice of Public Hearing and all related documentation, to (i) the Village Planning Board for its advisory report (i.e., recommendation) as per Village Code §360-5.6(B)(3)(a), (ii) the Rockland County Planning Department as per NYS General Municipal Law (GML) §239-m, and (iii) the Town/Village Clerks of the Town of Orangetown, Village of Upper Nyack and Town of Clarkstown, and to the Palisades Interstate Park Commission. Chaya Pilla – Asked when the proposed local law will be available and whether it aims to revert to the previous version before the recent changes. Village Attorney Michaels – Explained that the proposed law keeps the 2,000 ft restriction but removes it for medical dispensaries. The language was also clarified for readability, but the main change is exempting the Communal Kitchen site from the distance rule. Kal Toth – Expressed concern that revisiting the dispensary zoning feels like backtracking on a previously reached compromise. He emphasized the village’s control over dispensary locations and shared emotional concern about the message it sends to local youth, especially with a dispensary planned near areas frequented by kids. Dominick Pilla – Criticized the Board for reopening the cannabis zoning law due to a mere threat of a lawsuit, calling the move reactionary and unnecessary. He urged the Board to seek expert legal counsel and expressed frustration that the Board seems to prioritize the dispensary applicant over village residents. Village Attorney Michaels - Stated he thoroughly researched the issue and is confident that applying proximity restrictions to medical cannabis dispensaries would violate (preempt) NYS law. Mike Hassan – Expressed respect for the Board but raised concerns about the potential for a medical dispensary (like Starbucks) to switch to recreational, especially if another nearby dispensary (like Communal Kitchen) is already recreational. He also supported the idea of bringing in outside legal Page 7 of 14  counsel due to the complexity and novelty of cannabis law, emphasizing it's not a reflection on Village Attorney Michaels but a matter of specialized expertise. On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Absent Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes RESOLUTION NO. 2025-109 – AMEND VILLAGE OF NYACK CODE §330-16(D), SO AS TO ADD A NEW SUB-PARAGRAPH 21, TO ERECT AND MAINTAIN A STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF BURD STREET AND RIVER STREET The following resolution was offered by Trustee Jean-Gilles, seconded by Trustee Carlin. At, or soon after, 8:00 PM, during a regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Nyack (“Village”), convened on June 26, 2025, the below-described Public Hearing was opened, or was opened at, and continued from, a prior meeting; 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 traffic regulations embodied in Chapter 330-16 (Designation of main arteries of travel and stop signs) of the Village 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 a proposed text amendment to the Village Code, which amendment is summarized as follows: the proposed Local Law, if adopted by the Village Board, will amend § Chapter 330-16 (Designation of main arteries of travel and stop signs), so as to require a stop signs at the intersection of River Street and Burd Street, which Local Law is appended hereto, made a part hereof and marked as “ATTACHMENT A.” 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), the Village Board opened (or previously opened at, and continued from, a prior meeting), and held, a Public Hearing on the proposed Local Law on September 26, 2024. 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; Page 8 of 14 On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Absent Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes RESOLUTION NO. 2025-110 – PAY A REIMBURSEMENT TO ARKO VUCINIC FOR MISTAKEN PAYMENT OF BOAT LAUNCH FEE, RATHER THAN REGULAR PARKING METER FEE, AT THE VILLAGE MARINA ON 06/13/2025 The following resolution was offered by Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper, seconded by Trustee Carlin. WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees (“Village Board”), as per Article IV (“Parking Meter and Parking Meter Zones”) and Article V (“Municipal Parking Lots”), of Chapter 330 (“Vehicle and Traffic”), of the Village Code, is empowered and authorized to (at minimum) legislate, and fiscally administer, the rules and regulations of said Articles of Chapter 330, including reimbursement of parking meter fees, or portions thereof, that were paid in error under circumstances warranting a refund, or partial refund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board finds and determines, that: (1) on 06/13/2025, Marko Vucinic inadvertently paid a $25.00 Boat Launch fee at the Village Marina parking lot, rather than a regular parking meter fee, at 10:55 AM, and who did not launch a boat; and (2) therefore, Marko Vucinic, for the reasons aforesaid, inadvertently overpaid the Village in the amount of $25.00, which overpayment shall be reimbursed by the Village to Marko Vucinic. On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Absent Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes RESOLUTION NO. 2025-111 – APPROVING MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF KRIS BURNS AND BILL BATSON TO SERVE AS AN AD HOC PUBLIC ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Page 9 of 14 The following resolution was offered by Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper, seconded by Trustee Carlin. WHEREAS, the arts are an essential part of Nyack’s heritage, identity, and downtown revitalization strategy, WHEREAS, the Village of Nyack Board of Trustees wishes to obtain the guidance of experienced stakeholders and more generally involve the community in planning and reviewing opportunities for public art, such as public murals, sculptures and lighting, specifically with regard to expected public murals proposals and other projects requiring Board of Trustees approval, RESOLVED, that the Mayor’s appointment of the following individuals to serve as an ad hoc Public Arts Advisory Committee, is approved: Kris Burns, Chair Bill Batson, Member RESOLVED, that the Public Arts Advisory Committee shall schedule an initial public meeting, inventory both existing and potential public arts projects within Nyack, and regularly report to the Board of Trustees as to its findings. Mayor Rand – The committee will serve as a resource and provide guidance, especially in light of upcoming public art projects funded by the NY Forward grant. Its role is to offer expert advice, particularly as a significant portion of the grant money is expected to support community art initiatives. Kris Burns - Expressed enthusiasm about working with the village and the Hudson Valley Mural Arts Group to form an inclusive advisory board that reflects the full diversity of the community. She emphasized the importance of representing various voices and is honored to be involved. Trustee Carlin – Questioned whether there will be any more members. Would like to see Village of Nyack residents or business owners. Kris Burns - In the early stages of forming a seven-member advisory board, with input from the Hudson Valley Mural Arts Group. A preliminary list was submitted for review, and they’re open to suggestions to ensure the Board balances both aesthetics and logistics. On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Absent Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes RESOLUTION NO. 2025-112 – APPROVE A PERMIT APPLICATION BY DANIEL JEAN-GILLES FOR AN AFRICAN AMERICAN DAY EVENT IN MEMORIAL PARK AND A PARADE THROUGH THE DOWNTOWN AND THE ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BBQ The following resolution was offered by Trustee Jean-Gilles, seconded by Trustee Lightfoot- Cooper. Page 10 of 14  RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Nyack approves an application for the use of Memorial Park Great Lawn and Gazebo (until 4:30 PM at the latest) for the African American Day parade, festival, and the Back to School BBQ, Saturday, August 23, 2025, and a street closure for the Parade, to include Depew Ave, Piermont to Franklin, Franklin to Main St, Main St to Broadway, Broadway back to Depew Ave and back into the park. No vehicles will be driven or parked on the Great Lawn. Trustee Jean-Gilles –The NAACP and the Nyack center are hosting the Back-to-School Drive. Bring school supplies! List of supplies will be out in Village Newsletter and at Nyack Center. On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Absent Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes RESOLUTION NO. 2025-113 – AUTHORIZE THE SCHEDULING OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW THAT, IF ADOPTED, WILL AMEND CHAPTER 250 SO AS TO MORE EFFICACIOUSLY MANAGE GROUP USE OF VILLAGE PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS, SO THAT THEIR APPURTEANT FACILITIES, PLAY STRUCTURES AND RECREATIONAL APPARATUSES ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL PATRONS The following resolution was offered by Trustee Carlin, seconded by Trustee Jean-Gilles. The Village Board of Trustees Resolves: (A) to consider a proposed Local Law at, and authorizes the scheduling of, a Public Hearing to be held on July 10, 2025, 8:05 PM, which Local Law will, if adopted, amend the Chapter 250 to so as to more efficaciously manage group use of village parks and recreation areas, so that their appurtenant facilities, play structures and recreational apparatuses are always available and accessible to all patrons. (B) to send the proposed Local Law, with the Notice of Public Hearing and all related documentation, to (i) the Village Parks Commission for its advisory report (i.e., recommendation). On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Absent Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes Page 11 of 14 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-114 – APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW 2025 FORD MAVERICK XL AWD AND RELATED ACCESSORIES FROM PARAMUS FORD, INC. D/B/A ALL AMERICAN FORD OF PARAMUS UNDER NYS OGS CONTRACT AWARD #PC70440 The following resolution was offered by Trustee Jean-Gilles, seconded by Trustee Carlin. WHEREAS, the Village of Nyack seeks to purchase a new 2025 Ford Maverick XL AWD vehicle, equipped with a 20” High DCU Cap (hereinafter the “Vehicle”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to General Municipal Law § 104, a village is authorized to make purchases of commodities, materials, equipment, technology, food products or services through the NYS Office of General Services, provided such purchase shall exceed $500.00 and the village shall accept sole responsibility for any payment due to the vendor; and WHEREAS, in or about November 14, 2019 (thereafter revised), as part of Solicitation 23166, the NYS Office of General Services awarded contract #PC70440, Group 40440 (Statewide), to Paramus Ford, Inc. of Paramus, New Jersey d/b/a All American Ford of Paramus (“All American”), for the procurement of “Vehicles, Class 1-8”, for the period November 14, 2019 through November 13, 2029, which procurement was expressly made available to political subdivisions of the state; and WHEREAS, included among the categories and items of equipment and accessories available for purchase from All American under Award #23166 is the Vehicle required by the Village at a total cost of $33,991.80, as set forth in a certain price quotation from All American, dated 06/24/2025; and WHEREAS, the Village of Nyack wishes to take advantage of State’s procurement contract with All American and purchase the said Vehicle at the aforesaid price, for which it is willing to assume sole responsibility for payment to the vendor, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board hereby authorizes the purchase of one (1) new 2025 Ford Maverick XL AWD Truck with related accessories, including a 20” High DCU Cap from All American Ford of Paramus, New Jersey, at a total cost of THIRTY- THREE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED NINETY-ONE DOLLARS AND EIGHTY CENTS ($33,991.80), the cost of which shall be reimbursed from Parking Authority funds; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Village Administrator and/or Treasurer is authorized to take such further action, and to execute such further documents, as may be necessary to effectuate such purchase. On roll call the vote was as follows: Trustee Jean-Gilles . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper . . Yes Page 12 of 14  Trustee Riobe-Taylor . . . . . Absent Mayor Rand . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Trustee Carlin. . . . . . . . . . . Yes DEPARTMENT REPORTS (based on availability) Village Administrator – • Paving Work: Paving is scheduled for Gail Drive early next week. Current paving includes Central, Francis, and part of Sixth where watermain work was done. These are the only paving plans for the year. The work is progressing well despite recent heat during milling. • Staff Change: Alexandria Abbruzzese has resigned from her position as court clerk to take a new opportunity in Orange County. The village is currently recruiting a replacement. Administrator Stewart thanked and congratulated her. • New Garbage Truck: A new garbage truck has been purchased but has not yet been delivered. • July 4th Preparations: Planning is underway for the July 4th celebration, involving coordination between police, fire, building, parking departments, and DPW. DJ and music are planned. Administrator Stewart is working on traffic management. • NY Forward Projects: Administrator Stewart and Mayor Rand are working with consultants on the NY Forward municipal projects, including: o A waterfront restaurant o Streetscape improvements o A gateway project These are complex projects, currently undergoing feasibility analysis. Mayor Rand reported progress on the NY Forward grant projects, highlighting that the flagship initiative involves creating a dining establishment at the old River Club space. He and Administrator Stewart have written a concept memo outlining their vision for the project and are currently working with consultants to develop it further. Although the project is still in its early stages, Mayor Rand plans to share the memo and is encouraging the Board to review it and provide feedback. OLD BUSINESS Meeting of the Nyack Parking Authority, 6/26/2025 Adopted 2025/2026 Budget Mayor Rand noted that the budget included the purchase of the truck approved earlier by the Village Board. He also explained that the parking authority generates revenue by leasing streets from the village, paying about $300,000 annually — a transfer that appears as revenue for the village and an expense for the parking authority. Page 13 of 14 NEW BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS Joanne Thompson, Berea Church, Youth Gospel Concert, Gazebo, Memorial Park, Saturday, July 26, 3-6 PM (rain date August 2) Draft resolution for next meeting The Bridge, Requesting Street Closure, from Broadway to Cedar Street, Wednesday, August 13, 7-10 PM. To host a community event featuring live music, food trucks, vendors, and small business booths. Request they come before the Board to discuss and answer questions. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Trustee Jean-Gilles, seconded by Trustee Carlin to enter into executive session at 9:47 PM. Motion by Trustee Carlin, seconded by Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper to end executive session at 10:04 PM. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Motion offered by Trustee Carlin, seconded by Trustee Lightfoot-Cooper to adjourn meeting at 10:05 pm. Motion carried. VILLAGE CLERK Page 14 of 14