Gerard Chesterman

The meeting included public hearings for 27 Terri Lee Lane, Denton Acres, and 24 Sandy Brook, with discussions on special permits and zoning codes. The board discussed limiting parking on Sarah Drive to residents and their guests, and the possibility of getting another bond for the village to fund roadways and infrastructure improvements. They also discussed GML height changes and the potential for increased building heights, addressing concerns about illegal apartments and the feasibility of inspections. The meeting also covered email from Sarah Dr, bond for village, and GML height.

The board discussed parking signs on Rensselaer, road conditions on Summit Park Rd, and a camera on Union Rd for pedestrian counts. A public hearing continued for Denton Acres, addressing intersection issues and sidewalk plans. Another public hearing opened for 103 Brick Church Rd, focusing on a proposed zoning change for the NY Country Club property, with discussions on traffic, setbacks, and community benefits. The board also appointed a fire inspector and night time code enforcer, approved audited vouchers, and agreed to return remaining escrow to 24 Sunny Ridge.

The board meeting included discussions and resolutions regarding various topics such as approving audited vouchers, accepting a proposal from Civil Design Works for engineering services for the MS4 mapping Grant, and addressing issues related to Summit Park Road funding. Additional discussions covered Hempstead Road sidewalk cleanup, signage on Rensselaer Dr. and Sunny Ridge, and repairs for blinking signage on Brockton. The board also approved payment to Taylor Environmental Soil for testing.

The board discussed concerns about a fire hydrant and light post that were hit at 22 Fessler. The board opened and closed the public hearing for the Rockland County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and approved the plan for 2025. The board authorized the mayor to hire an auditor for the village court. The mayor appointed Lindsey Mascia as Records Management Officer for the Village of New Hempstead as of January 28, 2025, and election officials for the special election on March 18, 2025. There was a discussion regarding signage for no parking on speed humps for Fessler Drive and the bend on South Gate, as well as solar flashing lights on the stop sign for Fessler Drive and Manchester Drive. The public hearing for 27 Terri Lee for Special Permit Approval was opened and then adjourned to the March BOT meeting.

The Board of Trustees held a meeting that included a public hearing for the 2025 budget, which was subsequently approved. The Mayor appointed a Justice Court Clerk and Village Clerk Treasurer. The board authorized the Mayor to sign the 2025 Town of Ramapo Highway Agreement and authorized the Town of Ramapo to handle sidewalk snow plowing in the Village of New Hempstead. Additionally, the board approved a no U-turn sign on Sarah Drive and continued a public hearing for Denton Acres, addressing a petition for a zone change and designating Old Schoolhouse Rd as a Collector Road.