Bruce Barber

The Town Board adopted a resolution, subject to a permissive referendum, authorizing the issuance of up to $1,800,000 in serial bonds to finance the reconstruction of and improvements to roads in the Town. The resolution details the appropriation of funds, the authorization of serial bonds, the determination of the period of probable usefulness, and the delegation of powers to the Town Supervisor. It also covers aspects such as temporary use of available funds, recitals of validity, and compliance with SEQRA.

The meeting included updates on the DASNY grant submission for swimming facilities and the completion of CSLAP sampling for Continental Village Lake, with a detailed report expected by February. A preliminary budget for 2026 was presented and approved, reallocating funds due to changes in staffing and benefits. The committee approved proceeding with barn roof repair and office renovations. Discussions covered the parking lot sealing, potential liability from a motorcycle incident, and cost estimates for building insulation and playground projects. Requests were made for signage, a pedestrian crosswalk, and beautification efforts. Spy Pond treatment will continue, and a final update on the dam rehabilitation project was shared. Refurbishment of the gazebo was also approved.

The committee discussed correspondence including the Putnam County Board of Elections' needs for Election Day, the Town of Philipstown's request for the 2026 budget submission, and updates on the CREST and NYSERDA Grants. There was a review of the Gametime bid, with a likely cost overage. The committee discussed the final water sample collection, the USTA Grant Application, and potential senior-focused programming for future grant initiatives. The committee approved sealing the driveway and new walls and paint in the office. The Superintendent reported on the installation of vents in the workshop and a cement beach path, potential programming by the Town Recreation Department, and a call for lifeguards.

The meeting included discussions on the recreation of a map and code changes, which are in progress and require town board approval and a public hearing. Action items were reviewed, including informing PV businesses of the bridge opening, creating an anniversary database, developing an online survey, inviting businesses to an event on May 31st, purchasing decorations for the bridge opening, and discussing bridge names. A survey update was provided, with a closing date set for July 14th, and committee members were assigned to personally request businesses to fill out the survey. Additionally, there was a request for committee members to attend a county meeting regarding shared sales tax revenue, and letters were planned to address the possible effect on local businesses.

The meeting included a review of action items, such as the creation of a flyer and committee members visiting businesses to discuss the May 31st event and display a survey. The discussion and planning of the May 31st event covered various aspects, including the use of speakers/music from Parks and Rec, attendance of representatives, setup locations for Fire & Ambulance and the Library, and a review of businesses and attendees. Additional tasks included ordering a helium tank for balloons, arranging face painting, posting an updated flyer on Facebook pages, picking up gift cards for a raffle, and staffing an information table.