Town Of East Fishkill Town Board Regular Meeting Minutes
The Town Board discussed various municipal issues, including financial analysis related to the Community Character Preservation Act, implementation of the Comprehensive Master Plan, public safety coordination and county-wide EMS improvements, and the upcoming annual Community Day. The Board also addressed public comments regarding property tax equity and assessments of commercial parcels, reviewed the status of water district formations for several local water corporations, and received reports on departmental activities. Several resolutions were passed, including authorizing a highway department promotion, setting public hearings for the 2027 budget, hiring new personnel for the Assessor's office, appointing a microcomputer system specialist, accepting grants for police station fire alarms and cybersecurity, establishing a Data Center Task Force, authorizing a drainage easement, setting snow plow rates, and approving electricity rates for electric vehicle charging stations.
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Town Of East Fishkill Town Board Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting covered several municipal topics, including an update on the implementation of the Master Plan and the Community Character Preservation for Open Space Initiative. Discussions involved the allocation of federal transportation funds, wayfinding and branding signage projects, and ongoing coordination for infrastructure improvements, particularly regarding water and sewer systems. The board also addressed matters related to the East Fishkill facility, the scheduling of a public hearing for veterans' exemptions, and the authorization of a bond to fund open space preservation. Furthermore, the meeting included the approval of police officer hiring, dispatch staffing, highway equipment standardization, and an intermunicipal agreement for School Resource Officers.
Jul 23, 2026·Board meeting
Town of East Fishkill Town Board Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting addressed several key projects and community initiatives. A new police lieutenant was appointed. Public hearings were held regarding the Community Character Preservation Act, which involves a potential $20 million bond for open space preservation, and the formation of the Hopewell Railroad Water Improvement Area to provide public water and redundant supply. Other agenda items included approving a bid for pickleball court resurfacing, scheduling a referendum for the open space preservation bond, hiring a new Director of Codes Enforcement, and authorizing an application for a Smart Growth Community Planning Grant for zoning updates. There was also a discussion regarding the town's use of Flock camera technology.
Jul 23, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Town of East Fishkill Town Board Meeting Agenda
The Town Board meeting agenda includes public hearings regarding the Community Character Preservation Act and the formation of the Hopewell Railroad Water Improvement Area. Key discussion topics involve personnel actions such as the promotion of a Police Lieutenant, hiring a Director of Codes Enforcement, and hiring typists. The Board will also address project-related items including the award of a bid for pickleball court resurfacing and improvements to the Hopewell Hamlet Wastewater Treatment Plant. Additional administrative agenda items include scheduling a referendum on land acquisition, modifying a funding grant application, approving a library easement, authorizing travel and training for Town Justices, and finalizing an intermunicipal agreement for school resource officers.
