Legislative Meeting

AGENDA VILLAGE OF OSSINING BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING IN PERSON AT Birdsall-Fagan Police Court Facility 86-88 Spring Street Ossining, NY 10562 and VIA ZOOM Members of the public can view the meeting via computer or mobile app: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83427915396 Members of the public can listen to the meeting by dialing in via phone: +1 646 931 3860 Webinar ID: 834 2791 5396 **Please note that by dialing in, your phone number will be visible to the host, participants, and attendees of the meeting.** Wednesday, February 18, 2026 7:30 PM MAYOR Rika Levin BOARD OF TRUSTEES Robert M. Fritsche Omar Lopez Dana White Patrick Yost I. CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL II. PUBLIC HEARING IN THE MATTER OF: A. Proposed Local Law -2026 amending chapter 270 (Zoning cannabis) LL-2026 (Chapter 270 zoning- cannabis regulations) OS1500-270a Table A-1(1) Parking Table C-1_Updated_260115 Parking Table C-2_Updated_260115 B. Request for hardship exception to T-zoning district moratorium 50 North Malcolm Street (Moratorium Hardship Exemption letter) C. Snow assessment hearings- 37 Croton Avenue 37 Croton Ave - Snow Cleaning Service Contract - Invoice - Villa & Sons Construction 37 Croton Ave - Snow Cleaning Service Contract - Service Report - Villa & Sons Construction D. Snow assessment hearings- 110 Croton Avenue 110 Croton Ave - Snow Cleaning Service Contract - Service Report - Villa & Sons Construction 110 Croton Ave - Snow Cleaning Service Contract- Invoice - Villa & Sons Construction III. MAYOR’S AND TRUSTEES’ ANNOUNCEMENTS IV. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. Village Manager Karen D'Attore  Special Presentation: Multi-Modal Transportation Hub Update 26.02.17 CA Board Meeting2 (Updated 1) B. Corporation Counsel Stuart Kahan C. Police Chief Aaron Zimmerman Legislative Meeting February 18, 2026 Page 1 of 9 V. ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements shall be event related only, shall be no longer than two (2) minutes in length. VI. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS Visitors shall be accorded one (1) four (4) minute opportunity to address the Board on any of the resolutions on the agenda. VII. VISITOR RECOGNITION Visitors shall be accorded one (1) three-minute opportunity to address the Board on issues not relating to the Agenda, but of relevance to the common good of the Village. VIII. VILLAGE BOARD RESOLUTIONS A. Approval of Minutes - February 04, 2026 RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining hereby approves the Minutes of the February 4, 2026 Regular Meeting as presented. Legislative Meeting - Feb 04 2026 - Minutes - Pdf Legislative Meeting - Feb 04 2026 - Minutes - Html B. Approval of Voucher Detail - February 18, 2026 RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining hereby approves the Voucher Detail Report dated February 18, 2026 in the amount of $2,380,098.91. VOUCH DET 021826 C. Approval of IBWTP Voucher Detail - February 18, 2026 RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining hereby approves the IBWTP Voucher Detail Report dated February 18, 2026 in the amount of $2,400,860.12. VOUCH DET IBWTP021826 D. Ossining Fire Department- Proposal from SCM RESOLVED, that following review by the Corporation Counsel, the Village Manager is authorized to sign the January 14, 2026 proposal from SCM, 125 Wireless Boulevard, Suite 2, Hauppauge, New York for the purchase of biometric vehicle-mounting equipment to support the Ossining Fire Department’s Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP). E. Village Manager- Submit grant application RESOLVED, that following review by the Corporation Counsel, the Village Manager is authorized to submit to the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) a grant application for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Volunteer Fire Infrastructure & Response (V-Fire) Grant Program. F. Village Manager- Proposal from LaBella Associates RESOLVED, that following review by the Corporation Counsel, the Village Manager is authorized to sign the February 5, 2026 proposal from LaBella Associates, 1 North Broadway, Suite 803, White Plains, New York to provide staff augmentation services to the village’s Building Department. G. BOARD OF TRUSTEES- RESOLUTION APPROVING 2026 CABARET LICENSE IN THE VILLAGE OF OSSINING WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapters 100 and 171 of the Code of the Village of Ossining (“Code”), the authorized representatives of Den of Wax LLC presented an application to the Village Clerk, as licensing officer, for 2026 half-year cabaret license; and WHEREAS, pursuant to sections 100-3 and 100-5 of the Code, the Village Clerk caused an investigation into said application and after receiving the results of the investigation from the Finance Department, Building Department and Police Department the application was referred to the Board of Trustees for final approval; and Legislative Meeting February 18, 2026 Page 2 of 9  WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees reviewed the applications at the February 11, 2026 work session hearing from Captain Brendan Donohue and Corporation Counsel Stuart Kahan; now therefore be it RESOLVED that pursuant to the Code, the Board of Trustees hereby approves 2026 Half-year Cabaret License for the following business:  Den of Wax LLC- 175 Main Street, Ossining, New York Monday through Sunday 12:00 pm until 12:00 am (This licensee shall submit to the Licensing Officer licenses issued by the New York State Liquor Authority before each of the licensee’s scheduled events); and be it further RESOLVED, that the licensee shall comply with the conditions noted in its cabaret license; and be it further RESOLVED, that the licensee may request from the Village Manager an extension of the hours for the operation of the cabaret for specific events on specific dates upon a showing of good cause; and be it further RESOLVED, that the licensee may request extensions of the hours for the operation of the cabaret no more than one day per calendar quarter (January 1-March 31; April 1- June 30; July 1-September 30 and October 1-December 31) and that in no event shall the hours of operation extend past 2:00 am; and be it further RESOLVED, that no fewer than five (5) business days before the specific date for which an extension of the hours of operation of the cabaret is sought, the licensee, by its authorized representatives, shall present to the Village Manager written requests for the extension of hours of operation of the cabaret; and be it further RESOLVED, that upon receipt of the written request for an extension of the hours of operation of the cabaret, the Village Manager or designee will contact the Ossining Police Department and Village of Ossining Building Department to determine if there are any reasons that the request should be denied or modified; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Village Manager will advise the requesting licensee of his/her decision on the written request no fewer than two (2) business days before the date of the specific event; and be it further RESOLVED, that where the request for an extension of the hours of operation of the cabaret is approved, the Village Manager or designee shall notify the Police Department of the extended hours which extended hours shall not extend past 2:00 am; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Village Manager’s or designee’s approval of the request for an extension of the hours for the operation of the cabaret shall only be for the specific date and may not be used as a basis to extend the hours of operation for any other date; and be it further RESOLVED, that pursuant to section 100-9 of the Village Code, the Board of Trustees may revoke or suspend any cabaret license issued under chapter 100 where the license was obtained by fraud or false representation of fact or failing to comply with the provisions of chapter 171 (Licenses). H. Board of Trustees- Referring Honorary Street Naming Application to the Village Historian WHEREAS on or about January 26, 2026, an application was received from Diana E. Lemon, Ossining, New York, seeking the honorary naming of the corner of South Highland Avenue and Croton Avenue in memory of Sharmaine Powell who resided at 4 Croton Avenue; and WHEREAS pursuant to the Village of Ossining Honorary Street Naming Policy, where the application meets basic criteria including: a) the proposed honorary street name; b) contributions to the Village of Ossining by the proposed honoree; c) the length of time the proposed honoree resided or continues to reside in the village; d) the name of the existing street to have the honorary street name; e) whether the street already has an Legislative Meeting February 18, 2026 Page 3 of 9  honorary street name; f) a map identifying the location of the street to receive the honorary street name; and g) the proposed honoree’s connection to the street where the honorary street naming is sought; and WHEREAS the application by Diana E. Lemon meets the basic criteria for honorary street naming; now therefore be it RESOLVED that the application by Diana E. Lemon is referred to the Village Historian in accord with the Village of Ossining Honorary Street Naming Policy and that the Village Historian shall present her report to the Board of Trustees within forty-five (45) days of this referral. I. Board of Trustees-Proposed Assessment (Snow Removal)- 37 Croton Avenue WHEREAS, Ossining Lodge 1460, Loyal Order of the Moose is the owner of property at 37 Croton Avenue (89.19-2-55) (“Property”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to section 229-6 of the Village of Ossining Code (Code):  Every owner…or other person having charge of any building…in the Village abutting upon any street, avenue or public place shall within six hours after the cessation of every fall of snow or the formation of any ice on the sidewalk or public way abutting such building…cause the snow or ice to be removed or cleared entirely from the sidewalk or public way abutting such building…  In case the snow or ice on the sidewalk or public way abutting any building…shall not be cleared of snow or ice…the Village Manager shall direct the Superintendent of Public Works or the Building Inspector to promptly clean or cover the sidewalk…The cost or expense of doing such work…shall be ascertained by the Superintendent of Public Works or Building Inspector.  Within ten days of the snow/ice removal from the sidewalk, the Superintendent of Public Works or Building Inspector will send to the owner…a notice of proposed assessment of costs by certified mail. That notice will provide the amount and purpose of the proposed assessment for the work performed; the date, time and location where the Board of Trustees will meet to hear and determine all objections to the proposed assessment; and that the Board of Trustees will determine an assessment that is just and reasonable not exceeding, in the event of default the amount in the notice. The proposed assessment will include a 20% administrative charge. The notice will include a statement that if the amount so assessed is not paid to the Village Treasurer within thirty days of the Board of Trustees’ determination, an action to recover the amount may be maintained by the Village against the property owner…; a special warrant may be issued as directed by the Board of Trustees; or the amount of the assessment may be included in the next annual tax levy to be collected and enforced in the same manner as property taxes; and WHEREAS, the owners failed to timely remove snow and ice on the sidewalk in front of the Property along Croton Avenue; and WHEREAS, pursuant to section 229-6 of the Code, the Village arranged to have the snow and ice removed and salt applied; and WHEREAS, the snow was removed by Villa & Sons Construction Corp., the village’s contractor on January 22, 2026 at the village’s request; and WHEREAS, the owners were sent a Notice of Proposed Assessment of Costs and Notice of Hearing noting the total amount due to be $345.60 consisting of the invoice for the work performed ($288) plus a 20% administrative fee ($57.60); WHEREAS, at the hearing on February 18, 2026 the Board of Trustees discussed the assessment; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the itemized costs noted below are just and reasonable; and be it further RESOLVED, that if the amount so assessed is not paid within thirty (30) days after the assessment by this board the Village Treasurer is directed to include the assessment in Legislative Meeting February 18, 2026 Page 4 of 9  the next annual tax levy to be collected and enforced in the same manner as property taxes. Property- 37 Croton Avenue (89.19-2-55) Snow/Ice Removal $288.00 Administrative Fee 57.60 Total Due: $ 345.60 37 Croton Ave - Snow Cleaning Service Contract - Invoice - Villa & Sons Construction 37 Croton Ave - Snow Cleaning Service Contract - Service Report - Villa & Sons Construction J. Board of Trustees- Proposed Assessment (Snow Removal)- 110 Croton Avenue WHEREAS, William J. Davis is the owner of property at 110 Croton Avenue (89.16-7- 26) (“Property”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to section 229-6 of the Village of Ossining Code (Code):  Every owner…or other person having charge of any building…in the Village abutting upon any street, avenue or public place shall within six hours after the cessation of every fall of snow or the formation of any ice on the sidewalk or public way abutting such building…cause the snow or ice to be removed or cleared entirely from the sidewalk or public way abutting such building…  In case the snow or ice on the sidewalk or public way abutting any building…shall not be cleared of snow or ice…the Village Manager shall direct the Superintendent of Public Works or the Building Inspector to promptly clean or cover the sidewalk…The cost or expense of doing such work…shall be ascertained by the Superintendent of Public Works or Building Inspector.  Within ten days of the snow/ice removal from the sidewalk, the Superintendent of Public Works or Building Inspector will send to the owner…a notice of proposed assessment of costs by certified mail.That notice will provide the amount and purpose of the proposed assessment for the work performed; the date, time and location where the Board of Trustees will meet to hear and determine all objections to the proposed assessment; and that the Board of Trustees will determine an assessment that is just and reasonable not exceeding, in the event of default the amount in the notice.The proposed assessment will include a 20% administrative charge.The notice will include a statement that if the amount so assessed is not paid to the Village Treasurer within thirty days of the Board of Trustees’ determination, an action to recover the amount may be maintained by the Village against the property owner…; a special warrant may be issued as directed by the Board of Trustees; or the amount of the assessment may be included in the next annual tax levy to be collected and enforced in the same manner as property taxes; and WHEREAS, the owner failed to timely remove snow and ice on the sidewalk along the Croton Avenue in front of the Property; and WHEREAS, pursuant to section 229-6 of the Code, the Village arranged to have the snow removed; and WHEREAS, the snow was removed by Villa & Sons Construction Corp., the village’s contractor on January 22, 2026 at the village’s request; and WHEREAS, the owners were sent a Notice of Proposed Assessment of Costs and Notice of Hearing noting the total amount due to be $460.80 consisting of the invoice for the work performed ($384) plus a 20% administrative fee ($76.80); WHEREAS, at the hearing on February 18, 2026 the Board of Trustees discussed the assessment; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the itemized costs noted below are just and reasonable; and be it further RESOLVED, that if the amount so assessed is not paid within thirty (30) days after the assessment by this board the Village Treasurer is directed to include the assessment in Legislative Meeting February 18, 2026 Page 5 of 9  the next annual tax levy to be collected and enforced in the same manner as property taxes. Property- 110 Croton Avenue (89.16-7-26) Snow/Ice Removal $384.00 Administrative Fee 76.80 Total Due: $ 460.80 110 Croton Ave - Snow Cleaning Service Contract - Service Report - Villa & Sons Construction 110 Croton Ave - Snow Cleaning Service Contract- Invoice - Villa & Sons Construction K. Board of Trustees- Referral of proposed zoning text amendment to the Planning Board (Battery Energy Storage Systems) WHEREAS, pursuant to section 270-59 of the Village of Ossining Code, “this chapter, or any part thereof, may be amended, supplemented or repealed from time to time by the Village Board on its own motion or upon recommendation by the Planning Board. Prior to the public hearing…every proposed amendment shall be referred by the Village Board to the Planning Board for a report which shall be rendered within 62 days of such referral; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is considering an amendment to chapter 270 (Zoning), adding a new article XXII, Temporary moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to section 270-59 of the Village of Ossining Code, the Board of Trustees refers the proposed zoning text amendment to the Planning Board; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Planning Board shall issue its report on the proposed text amendment to the Zoning Code within sixty-two (62) days of this referral; and be it further RESOLVED, that pursuant to section 270-59A(1), the Planning Board shall make inquiry and determination concerning the items specified below: a. Whether such changes are consistent with the aims and principles embodied in the law as to the particular districts concerned. b. Which areas, land uses, buildings and establishments in the Village will be directly affected by such changes and in what way they will be affected. c. The indirect implications of such changes in its effect on other regulations. d. Whether such proposed amendments are consistent with the aims of the Comprehensive Plan of the Village and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP); and be it further RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees’ February 4, 2026 resolution calling for a public hearing is recalled. L. Board of Trustees- Referral of proposed zoning text amendment to the Planning Board (Extension of moratorium in RDD and SP-N zoning districts) WHEREAS, that pursuant to section 270-59 of the Village of Ossining Code, “this chapter, or any part thereof, may be amended, supplemented or repealed from time to time by the Village Board on its own motion or upon recommendation by the Planning Board. Prior to the public hearing…every proposed amendment shall be referred by the Village Board to the Planning Board for a report which shall be rendered within 62 days of such referral; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is considering an amendment to chapter 270 (Zoning), extending the moratorium on the construction of any residential units in the SP-N (Station Plaza North) zoning district for an additional four months from March 17, 2026 until July 17, 2026; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to section 270-59 of the Village of Ossining Code, the Board of Trustees refers the proposed zoning text amendment to the Planning Board; and be it Legislative Meeting February 18, 2026 Page 6 of 9  further RESOLVED, that the Planning Board shall issue its report on the proposed text amendments to the Zoning Code within sixty-two (62) days of this referral; and be it further RESOLVED, that pursuant to section 270-59A(1), the Planning Board shall make inquiry and determination concerning the items specified below: a. Whether such changes are consistent with the aims and principles embodied in the law as to the particular districts concerned. b. Which areas, land uses, buildings and establishments in the Village will be directly affected by such changes and in what way they will be affected. c. The indirect implications of such changes in its effect on other regulations. d. Whether such proposed amendments are consistent with the aims of the Comprehensive Plan of the Village and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP); and be it further RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees’ February 4, 2026 resolution calling for a public hearing is recalled. Chapter 270 (Extension of moratorium SP-N and RDD zoning districts) M. Board of Trustees- Lease agreement (56 Browning Drive) RESOLVED, that following review by the Corporation Counsel, the Village Manager is authorized to sign the third amendment to the lease agreement with New York SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless relating to village-owned property at 56 Browning Drive. N. Board of Trustees- 50 North Malcolm Street (US Help, Inc.) WHEREAS, US Help, Inc. d/b/a Ossining Muslim Community Center is the owner of 50 North Malcolm Street and 36 Ann Street in the Village of Ossining; and WHEREAS, the properties are located in the T (Two-family) zoning district which zoning district currently is the subject of a moratorium relating to conditional uses; and WHEREAS, US Help, Inc. submitted an application to the Board of Trustees for an exception to the moratorium pursuant to section 270-112 of the village code; and WHEREAS, while US Help, Inc.’s application to the Board of Trustees for an exception to the moratorium is currently pending, US Help, Inc.’s representatives seek approval from the Board of Trustees to use 50 North Malcolm Street during the festival of Ramadan scheduled to begin on the evening February 17, 2026 and concluding at sundown on March 18, 2026; and WHEREAS, on February 4 and 11, 2026, the Board of Trustees heard from representatives of US Help, Inc. and village staff and discussed the request for use of 50 North Malcolm Street; now therefore be it RESOLVED, the request by US Help, Inc. to use 50 North Malcolm Street (“Premises”) during Ramadan is granted pursuant to the following conditions:  Building Department personnel will be afforded access to the Premises to determine the occupancy limit for the room where Ramadan services and Iftar (meal eaten after sundown) are to occur and that the premises are in compliance with the 2025 Fire Code of the State of New York.Should any violations be observed, such violations must be cured before the Premises can be used.  Building Department to issue operating permit for the Premises limited to the dates and times noted below.  Obtain a change in commercial occupancy permit.  The Premises shall be used only during the following dates and times:  Friday February 27 and Saturday February 28 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 for afternoon prayers and from approximately 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm for service and Iftar.(Time is approximate depending on sundown).  Friday March 6 and Saturday March 7 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm for afternoon prayers and from approximately 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm for service and Iftar. Legislative Meeting February 18, 2026 Page 7 of 9   Friday March 13 and Saturday March 14 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm for afternoon prayers and from approximately 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm for service and Iftar.  There will be no cooking or preparation of food on the Premises.All food for Iftar will be brought to the Premises.  There will be no call to prayer.  Those attending services by car shall park at 173 North Highland Avenue.  No parking will be permitted on the Premises; and be it further RESOLVED, that permission to use the Premises shall be immediately rescinded if any of the above-referenced conditions are violated. 50 North Malcolm Street (Moratorium Hardship Exemption letter) IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS OF THE BOARD X. NEW BUSINESS OF THE BOARD A. Board of Trustees- Petitioning the United States Government to address ICE and CBP Abuses WHEREAS, the Village of Ossining is committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of all residents and to upholding the rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution, The New York State Constitution and the laws of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees recognizes that the United States Constitution safeguards due process and equal protection under the law; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees believes that the deployment of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) and United States Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) agents in communities across the United States has resulted in tactics that have included excessive and even deadly physical force; and WHEREAS, the Village of Ossining is a community of engaged citizens who seek to ensure that immigration laws are administered fairly, justly and with respect for the dignity and rights of all persons; and WHEREAS, the Village of Ossining values community policing practices that build trust between law enforcement and residents; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees believes that the abusive tactics and practices by ICE and CBP are detrimental to appropriate and effective law enforcement and are contrary to best practices; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that in order to protect the lives of our residents and to safeguard the peace and welfare of our communities, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining petitions the United States Government to protect our communities by taking the following steps:  Conduct an independent investigation of tactics and practices employed by ICE and CBP.  Adopt procedures to prevent abusive tactics and practices by ICE and CBP, including the adoption of more rigorous and enhanced training to instruct ICE and CBP agents to respect civil rights and to use appropriate and measured responses.  Consider reform of immigration enforcement through the restricting of the aforementioned enforcement agencies; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Ossining Police Department will follow its policy regarding inquiring about immigration status, including as the policy relates to interaction with federal immigration authorities; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees requests that federal, state and county elected officials consider the above steps and support action to have the steps adopted and implemented; and be it further RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the President of the United States Donald Trump, Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson, the Legislative Meeting February 18, 2026 Page 8 of 9  majority and minority leaders of the United States Senate, Senators John Thune and Charles Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Congressman Michael Lawler, Governor Kathy Hochul, State Senator Pete Harckham, State Assemblyperson Dana Levenberg, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins and Westchester County Legislator Emiljana Ulaj. B. Ossining Volunteer Fire Department- Authorizing the Fire Department to accept a grant of $2,500 from Stayin’ Alive Inc. RESOLVED, that the Chief Engineer of the Ossining Fire Department or his designee is authorized to sign a grant agreement for $2,500 from Stayin’ Alive Inc., P.O. Box 104, Armonk, New York toward the purchase of a 380 MIL-HD (12.5 foot) inflatable boat- MEHLAR with welded seams. 2026 Stayin Alive Grant period 120525 to 030826 XI. ADJOURNMENT Legislative Meeting February 18, 2026 Page 9 of 9