Gerard M. Damiani

The board authorized the installation of pre-purchased backup power generators at the Hillburn Transfer Station, Hillburn Scale House, and Bowline Transfer Station. Additionally, the board approved a change order for the Whirlwind Creative contract concerning the construction and installation of immersive theater and education exhibits, which included costs for a mural installation and necessary exhibit modifications due to site constraints. Furthermore, the board appointed a seasonal laborer for the upcoming summer data collection program.

The board approved a resolution to award the installation of backup power generators at the Hillburn transfer station, scale house, and Bow Line transfer station to the best-value proposer, Rockland Electric. Additionally, the board authorized a change order for WinWorld Creative Inc. regarding the installation of a mural and necessary modifications to exhibits following construction challenges. Finally, the board approved the appointment of a seasonal laborer to conduct data collection for the street program.

The meeting included the adoption of the 2025 annual investment report and the 2025 financial statements. Key discussions focused on renovation projects, including progress updates for the animal shelter and administrative building, and the approval of several change orders for the administrative building renovations. The board also awarded a service contract for transportation and disposal for the Village of Spring Valley. Furthermore, reports were provided regarding the TNVR initiative for feral cats, upcoming community events such as a paper shredding event and hazardous waste collection, and current shelter inventory. Finally, there was a discussion regarding the issue of outside puppy sellers at street fairs and the necessity for potential future legislation to address this.

The board discussed and approved the 2025 Annual Investment Report and the 2025 Financial Statements following a presentation by the audit firm. Key topics included the status of ongoing renovation projects for the administrative headquarters and animal shelter, the awarding of a service contract for solid waste collection, and reports on waste management data, feral cat sterilization initiatives, and animal shelter inventory. The board also addressed public concerns regarding irresponsible animal adoption practices and discussed potential county-wide legislative efforts to regulate backyard breeders and puppy flippers.

The board meeting agenda includes the review and approval of the 2025 Annual Investment Report and the 2025 financial statements based on the Audit Committee's recommendations. Further items involve the award of a service contract for solid waste collection, transportation, and disposal for the Village of Spring Valley, as well as the authorization of change orders for the renovations of the Rockland Green administrative headquarters.