Amirah Abushqeir

The agenda for the meeting includes a public hearing regarding a tax cap override, personnel decisions involving the re-hiring of a full-time police officer and accepting the resignation of a water plant assistant operator, authorization to apply for a Local Government Management Improvement Fund grant to codify village ordinances, a review of a request from the Thomas Cole House regarding pole banners, and an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The agenda for this meeting included the Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call, followed by a Public Hearing concerning snow removal from sidewalks and hydrants. Key actions included the adoption of Local Law #1 of 2026 regarding snow removal, the approval of audited bills for the current date, and several proposed personnel actions: hiring two Communications Specialists, hiring two part-time police officers, and conditionally hiring a Code Enforcement Officer pending a background check. The meeting concluded with Trustee Updates and Public Comment.

The board held a public hearing and approved Resolution #26 of 2025 for an Honorary Street Naming Policy. They also approved payment of audited bills, accepted resignations and a retirement from the police and fire departments, and approved pest control service for the fire department and surplus millings at Elliot Park. Discussions included an upcoming food drive, a request for a tag day, and CDBG grant compliance resolutions. A developer presented a housing proposal for the Park for Paws property, contingent on DRI funding. Trustee updates were provided, and public comments were heard on various topics, including the Honorary Naming of Streets policy, the water main project, and the CDBG for the library. An executive session was held to discuss contract matters.

The agenda includes a public hearing and resolution for Local Law #5 regarding an Electric Vehicle Charging Station Ordinance, an update on Beattie Powers Place, a resolution to establish a Capital Reserve Fund for the Fire Department, and the potential hiring of a part-time police officer. Further discussion will involve awarding an RFP for the Cus D'Amato gym, reviewing a banner permit application for the Winter Solstice, trustee updates, and a public comment period.

The Village of Catskill Board of Trustees meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as accepting department and treasurer's reports, approving payment of audited bills, and adopting a collective bargaining agreement with the Security and Law Enforcement Employees. The board also set a public hearing for a local law ordinance to make all village parks non-smoking, approved the hiring of part-time police officers, and authorized the President to sign a professional services agreement for a Lead Service Line Inventory Project. Additionally, they accepted a boat donation from the City of Hudson to the fire department and discussed trustee work session updates, including zoning regulations, planning board requests, and potential local laws. An executive session was held to discuss personnel matters.