Agendas for City Council Monday Meetings
All links and Agenda items listed here have been taken from the City of Beacon's public website and Agenda section here at this link.
What to Know About Meetings:
- Time: Meetings usually start at 7pm
- Location: 1 Municipal Plaza
- Frequency: Are usually the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
- Cancellations: Can occur for snow, or other unpredictable factors. Be sure to check the City's website to make sure they are holding the meeting as planned.
10/16/2017 Regular Monday City Council Meeting
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Comment
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. Please sign in at the podium. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes, with speakers recognized in the order they appear on the sign-in sheet. A second public comment opportunity will be provided later in the meeting for those who do not get to speak during this first segment.
Public Hearings
Reports
- Council Member Ali Muhammad
- Council Member Omar Harper
- Council Member Lee Kyriacou
- Council Member George Mansfield
- Council Member Pam Wetherbee
- Council Member Peggy Ross
- City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero
- County Legislators
- Mayor Randy Casale
Local Laws and Resolutions
- Resolution to Adopt the Local Law Amending the Moratorium on Development
- Resolution to Appoint a Part-Time Police Assistant
- Resolution to Schedule a Public Hearing for November 6, 2017 to Receive Comments Concerning a Proposed Local Law Regarding Parking on Leonard Street and Stop Signs on Blackburn Avenue
- Resolution to Schedule a Public Hearing for December 11, 2017 to Receive Comments Concerning the Proposed 2018 Budget
- Resolution to Schedule a Public Hearing for November 6, 2017 to Receive Comments Concerning a Proposed Local Law Regarding Street Closures
- Resolution Authorizing the Submission of the Fiscal Year 2018 Dutchess County Community Development Block Grant Application for Construction of a Sidewalk on Blackburn Avenue Between Herbert Street and Route 52 (Fishkill Avenue)
- Resolution to Adopt the Local Law to Amend the City Charter
- Resolution to Adopt the Local Law Regarding the Ward Boundaries
- Resolution Authorizing a Subordination Agreement for 26 Beekman Street (the View)
Approval of Minutes
Budget Amendments
2nd Opportunity for Public Comments
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.
Adjournment
10/2/2017 Regular Monday City Council Meeting
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Comment
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. Please sign in at the podium. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes, with speakers recognized in the order they appear on the sign-in sheet. A second public comment opportunity will be provided later in the meeting for those who do not get to speak during this first segment.
Presentations
Public Hearings
Reports
- Council Member Ali Muhammad
- Council Member Omar Harper
- Council Member Lee Kyriacou
- Council Member George Mansfield
- Council Member Pam Wetherbee
- Council Member Peggy Ross
- City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero
- County Legislators
- Mayor Randy Casale
Local Laws and Resolutions
- Resolution Authorizing the Request of Roseneth Estates, LLC for an Extension of Time to Submit a Complete Building Permit
- Resolution to Schedule a Public Hearing for October 16, 2017 to Receive Comments Concerning an Amendment to the Local Law Enacting the Residential Building Moratorium
Budget Amendments
2nd Opportunity for Public Comments
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.
Adjournment
9/18/2017 Regular Monday City Council Meeting
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Comment
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. Please sign in at the podium. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes, with speakers recognized in the order they appear on the sign-in sheet. A second public comment opportunity will be provided later in the meeting for those who do not get to speak during this first segment.
Community Segment
Presentations
Public Hearings
- Proposed Local Law Concerning Water Cross Connections
- Proposed Local Law Concerning Water and Sewer Utilities
- Proposed Local Law to Amend the Charter
- Proposed Local Law to Enact a Residential Building Moratorium
- Proposed Local law Regarding Ward Boundaries
Reports
- Council Member Ali Muhammad
- Council Member Omar Harper
- Council Member Lee Kyriacou
- Council Member George Mansfield
- Council Member Pam Wetherbee
- Council Member Peggy Ross
- City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero
- County Legislators
- Mayor Randy Casale
Local Laws and Resolutions
- Resolution Adopting a Local Law Regarding Water Cross Connections
- Resolution Adopting a Local Law Regarding the Installation of Water and Sewer Utilities
- Resolution to Adopt a Local Law to Amend the City Charter
- Resolution to Adopt a Local Law Enacting a Residential Building Moratorium
- Resolution to Adopt a Local Law Concerning the City's Ward Boundaries
- Resolution Authorizing a PILOT Agreement with the Kearney Group
- Resolution to Schedule a Public Hearing for October 2, 2017 to Receive Comments on the 2018 CDBG Grant Program
2nd Opportunity for Public Comments
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.
Adjournment
9/5/2017 Regular Monday City Council Meeting
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Comment
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. Please sign in at the podium. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes, with speakers recognized in the order they appear on the sign-in sheet. A second public comment opportunity will be provided later in the meeting for those who do not get to speak during this first segment.
Community Segment
Presentations
Public Hearings
- Proposed Local Law Concerning the Disclosure of Information from City Applicants
- Proposed Local Law Concerning Peddling and Soliciting
Reports
- Council Member Ali Muhammad
- Council Member Omar Harper
- Council Member Lee Kyriacou
- Council Member George Mansfield
- Council Member Pam Wetherbee
- Council Member Peggy Ross
- City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero
- County Legislators
- Mayor Randy Casale
Local Laws and Resolutions
- Resolution to Adopt a Local Law Amending the City Code as it Relates to the Disclosure of Information by Applicants
- Resolution to Adopt a Local Law Amending the City Code as it Relates to Peddling and Soliciting
- Appointment of Zoe Markwalter as a Member of the Conservation Advisory Committee
- Appointment of Robert Lieblein as a Member of the Conservation Advisory Committee
- Resolution Approving and Endorsing a Grant Under the Hudson River Valley Greenway Grant Program for the Project Known as the Beacon Hudson River Trail
- Resolution Authorizing the Sale of City-Owned Property Located at 36 N. Cedar Street in the City of Beacon
- Resolution to Schedule a Public Hearing for September 18, 2017 Regarding the Proposed Local Law to Amend the City Charter
- Resolution to Schedule a Public Hearing for September 18, 2017 Regarding the Local Law Enacting a Moratorium on Residential Development
- Resolution to Schedule a Public Hearing for September 18, 2017 Regarding the Establishment of Ward Boundaries
Approval of Minutes
Budget Amendments
2nd Opportunity for Public Comments
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.
Adjournment
8/21/2017 Regular Monday City Council Meeting
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Comment
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. Please sign in at the podium. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes, with speakers recognized in the order they appear on the sign-in sheet. A second public comment opportunity will be provided later in the meeting for those who do not get to speak during this first segment.
Reports
- Council Member Ali Muhammad
- Council Member Omar Harper
- Council Member Lee Kyriacou
- Council Member George Mansfield
- Council Member Pam Wetherbee
- Council Member Peggy Ross
- City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero
- County Legislators
- Mayor Randy Casale
Local Laws and Resolutions
- Resolution to Approve the Dedication of the Memorial Park Pavilion as Paul Eraca Pavilion
- Appointment of a Member of the Conservation Advisory Committee
- Resolution Authorizing the Implementation and Funding of the Federal Aid and State Marchiselli Program Aid Eligible Costs of Transportation Federal Aid Project and Appropriating Funds Therefor
- Resolution Confirming the Award of a Contract for the Rehabilitation of the Septage Receiving Station at the City of Beacon Wastewater Treatment Facility
- Resolution to Schedule a Public Hearing for September 18, 2017 to Receive Public Comments on a Proposed Local Law Regarding Water Cross Connections
- Resolution to Schedule a Public Hearing for September 18, 2017 to Receive Public Comment on a Local Law Concerning the Installation of Water and Sewer Utilities
- Resolution to Schedule a Public Hearing for September 5, 2017 to Receive Public Comment on a Local Law Concerning the Disclosure of Information from City Applicants
- Resolution to Schedule a Public Hearing for September 5, 2017 to Receive Public Comments on a Local Law to Amend Chapter 163 of the City Code as it Relates to Peddling and Soliciting
- 344 Main Street - License Agreement
Budget Amendments
2nd Opportunity for Public Comments
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.
Executive Session
1. Sale of City Owned Property
Adjournment
8/8/2017 Regular Monday City Council Meeting
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Comment
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. Please sign in at the podium. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes, with speakers recognized in the order they appear on the sign-in sheet. A second public comment opportunity will be provided later in the meeting for those who do not get to speak during this first segment.
Community Segment
Reports
- Council Member Ali Muhammad
- Council Member Omar Harper
- Council Member Lee Kyriacou
- Council Member George Mansfield
- Council Member Pam Wetherbee
- Council Member Peggy Ross
- City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero
- County Legislators
- Mayor Randy Casale
Local Laws and Resolutions
- 1.Resolution to Appoint a Police Officer to the City of Beacon Police Department
- 2.Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Roots a Place to Eat, LLC for a Food Truck on Red Flynn Drive
- 3.Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Beacon Arts for the Bus Shelter Project
- 4.Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Leggette, Brashears & Graham, Inc. for Sand and Gravel Aquifer Exploration on Pump House Road
- 5.Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Leggette, Brashears & Graham, Inc. for a Water System Evaluation Study
- 6.Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with New York Leak Detection, Inc. for Water Leak Detection Services
- 7.Resolution Authorizing an Pedestrian Access Agreement Regarding "the View" Project on Beekman Street
- 8.Resolution Authorizing a Passive Use Easement Related to "the View" Project
- 9.Resolution Authorizing Modjeski and Masters to Proceed to Task 4 Pertaining to the Design and Construction of the South Avenue Bridge
- 10.Resolution Declaring Lead Agency - 475 Main Street Project
Approval of Minutes
Budget Amendments
2nd Opportunity for Public Comments
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.
Adjournment
7/17/2017 Regular Monday City Council Meeting
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Comment
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. Please sign in at the podium. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes, with speakers recognized in the order they appear on the sign-in sheet. A second public comment opportunity will be provided later in the meeting for those who do not get to speak during this first segment.
Reports
- Council Member Ali Muhammad
- Council Member Omar Harper
- Council Member Lee Kyriacou
- Council Member George Mansfield
- Council Member Pam Wetherbee
- Council Member Peggy Ross
- City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero
- County Legislators
- Mayor Randy Casale
Local Laws and Resolutions
1. Resolution Authorizing the Submission of Consolidated Funding Grant Applications to New York State
2. Resolution Approving a Contract for the South Interceptor Sewer Replacement Project
2nd Opportunity for Public Comments
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.
Adjournment
7/3/2017 Regular Monday City Council Meeting
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Comment
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. Please sign in at the podium. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes, with speakers recognized in the order they appear on the sign-in sheet. A second public comment opportunity will be provided later in the meeting for those who do not get to speak during this first segment.
Community Segment
Reports
- Council Member Ali Muhammad
- Council Member Omar Harper
- Council Member Lee Kyriacou
- Council Member George Mansfield
- Council Member Pam Wetherbee
- Council Member Peggy Ross
- City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero
- County Legislators
- Mayor Randy Casale
Local Laws and Resolutions
- Resolution Awarding the Bid for the Kristy Drive Drainage Project
- Resolution to Accept the Dedication of a Portion of Judson Street
- Resolution to Award the Bid for the Control and Telemetry for the Water System Project
- Resolution to Award the Bid for the Generator
Approval of Minutes
2nd Opportunity for Public Comments
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.
Adjournment
6/26/2017 Regular Monday City Council Meeting
Workshop Agenda Items
6/19/2017 Regular Monday City Council Meeting
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Comment
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. Please sign in at the podium. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes, with speakers recognized in the order they appear on the sign-in sheet. A second public comment opportunity will be provided later in the meeting for those who do not get to speak during this first segment.
Community Segment
- Kids R Kids Feeding Program - Jackie Bucelot-Mills, Founder
- Rebuilding Together - Christina Boryk, Exec. Director
Reports
- Council Member Ali Muhammad
- Council Member Omar Harper
- Council Member Lee Kyriacou
- Council Member George Mansfield
- Council Member Pam Wetherbee
- Council Member Peggy Ross
- City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero
- County Legislators
- Mayor Randy Casale
Local Laws and Resolutions
- Resolution to Appoint Jason Johnson to the Position of Detective Sargent in the Beacon Police Department
- Resolution to Award the Bid for the Liquid Phase Product Odor Control System
- Resolution to Reject Bids Received for the South Interceptor Sewer Project
2nd Opportunity for Public Comments
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.
Adjournment
6/12/2017 Regular Monday City Council Meeting
Workshop Agenda Items
- Odor Control System
- Discussion of Cross-Connection Control Proposed Local Law
- Discussion Regarding the Recent Update to the Comprehensive Plan
- Main Street Parking
Executive Session
6/5/2017
Regular Monday City Council Meeting
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Comment
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. Please sign in at the podium. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes, with speakers recognized in the order they appear on the sign-in sheet. A second public comment opportunity will be provided later in the meeting for those who do not get to speak during this first segment.
Community Segment
• Independence Day Events Update
Public Hearings:
• Special Use Permit for 177 Main Street
Reports
- Council Member Ali Muhammad
- Council Member Omar Harper
- Council Member Lee Kyriacou
- Council Member George Mansfield
- Council Member Pam Wetherbee
- Council Member Peggy Ross
- City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero
- County Legislators
- Mayor Randy Casale
Local Laws and Resolutions
- Resolution Granting Special Use Permit for Property Located at 177 Main Street
- Resolution to Appoint a Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Helper
- Resolution to Appoint a Laborer to the Highway Department
- Resolution to Appoint Helena Laurino to the Human Relations Commission
- Resolution in Support of Hudson River Sloop Clearwater's Sail to Washington, DC to Maintain Clean Water and Other Environmental Protections
Approval of Minutes
2nd Opportunity for Public Comments
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.
5/30/2017
Regular Monday City Council Meeting
Workshop Agenda Items
1. Discussion of the Special Use Permit Application for 177 Main Street
2. Review of 344 Main Street Project
5/15/2017
Regular Monday City Council Meeting
Public Comment
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. Please sign in at the podium. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes, with speakers recognized in the order they appear on the sign-in sheet. A second public comment opportunity will be provided later in the meeting for those who do not get to speak during this first segment.
Public Hearings
Reports
- Council Member Ali Muhammad
- Council Member Omar Harper
- Council Member Lee Kyriacou
- Council Member George Mansfield
- Council Member Pam Wetherbee
- Council Member Peggy Ross
- City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero
- County Legislators
- Mayor Randy Casale
Local Laws and Resolutions
6. Resolution Establishing Energy Benchmarking Requirements for Certain Municipal Buildings
7. Resolution to Approve the Appointment of a Part-Time Police Assistant
Approval of Minutes
• Minutes of April 17 and May 1, 2017
2nd Opportunity for Public Comments
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.
5/8/2017
Regular Monday City Council Meeting
Workshop Agenda Items
5/1/2017
Regular Monday City Council Meeting
Community Segment
Public Hearings
- Continuation of the Public Hearing on an Amendment to Chapter 223 of the Code as it Relates to Affordable Workforce Housing
- Local Law to Amend Chapter 223 of the Code as it Relates to Off-Street Parking
Reports
- Council Member Ali Muhammad
- Council Member Omar Harper
- Council Member Lee Kyriacou
- Council Member George Mansfield
- Council Member Pam Wetherbee
- Council Member Peggy Ross
- City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero
- County Legislators
- Mayor Randy Casale
- Youth Week Proclamation
Local Laws and Resolutions
- Resolution to Adopt a Local Law Regarding Workforce Affordable Housing
- Resolution to Authorize an Agreement with Millennium Strategies for Grant Writing and Administrative Services
- Resolution to Appoint Peter Hockler to the Position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Helper
Approval of Minutes
Budget Amendments
- 2017-05-01 Budget Amendments
- 2nd Opportunity for Public Comments:
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.
Executive Session
4/17/2017
REGULAR Monday City Council MEETING
Community Segment
Public Hearings
- •Continuation of the Public Hearing on an Amendment to Chapter 223 of the Code as it Relates to Affordable Workforce Housing
- •Proposed 2017 Capital Plan
Reports
- Council Member Ali Muhammad
- Council Member Omar Harper
- Council Member Lee Kyriacou
- Council Member George Mansfield
- Council Member Pam Wetherbee
- Council Member Peggy Ross
- City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero
- County Legislators
- Mayor Randy Casale
Appointments
a. Resolution to Appoint Carl Garofolo as a Police Officer
b. Resolution to Appoint Alyssa Orsetti as a Police Officer
Local Laws and Resolutions
1. Resolution to Adopt the 2017 Capital Plan
2. Resolution to Adopt the Local Law Amending Chapter 223 of the Code as it Relates to Affordable Workforce Housing
3. Resolution to Authorizing the Settlement of a Tax Cert Matter with JP Morgan Chase Bank
4. Resolution to Authorize the Settlement of a Tax Cert Matter with M&T Bank
5. Resolution to Set a Public Hearing for May 1, 2017 to Receive Comments Concerning a Local Law to Amend Chapter 223, Article III, Section 26 Subsection C Concerning Off-Street Parking
6. Resolution in Support of State Legislation for Tanker-Avoidance Zones
2nd Opportunity for Public Comments
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.
April 3, 2017
REGULAR Monday City Council MEETING
Public Comment
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. Please sign in at the podium. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes, with speakers recognized in the order they appear on the sign-in sheet. A second public comment opportunity will be provided later in the meeting for those who do not get to speak during this first segment.
Public Hearings
•Proposed Local Law Regarding an Alternate Grievance Day
•Proposed Local Law Regarding Public Trail Regulations
•Proposed Local Law Regarding Affordable Workforce Housing
Reports
- Council Member Ali Muhammad
- Council Member Omar Harper
- Council Member Lee Kyriacou
- Council Member George Mansfield
- Council Member Pam Wetherbee
- Council Member Peggy Ross
- City Administrator, Anthony Ruggiero
- County Legislators
- Mayor Randy Casale
Local Laws and Resolutions
1. Resolution Adopting a Local Law Concerning Tax Assessment Grievance Day in the City of Beacon
2. Resolution to Adopt a Local Law Amending the Code of the City of Beacon by the Creation of Chapter 170 entitled Public Trail Regulations
3. Resolution Adopting a Negative Declaration on the City of Beacon Comprehensive Plan and Amendments to the City Zoning Code and Zoning Map Under the State Environmental Quality Review Act
4. Resolution Adopting the City of Beacon Comprehensive Plan
5. Resolution Adopting the Local Law to Enact the Zoning Amendments to the City's Zoning Code and Zoning Map
6. Resolution to Schedule a Public Hearing for April 17 to Receive Comments on the 2017 Capital Plan
7. A Resolution Declaring the City of Beacon a Welcoming and Inclusive City
2nd Opportunity for Public Comments
Each speaker may have one opportunity to speak up to three minutes on any subject matter other than those which are the topic of a public hearing tonight. This segment will last no longer than thirty minutes. Those who spoke at the first public comment segment are not permitted to speak again.