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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The Town Board meeting addressed a wide range of administrative, financial, and personnel matters. Key agenda items included numerous personnel actions such as the hiring and promotion of police officers, dispatchers, MEOs, typists, and highway laborers. Significant procurement and infrastructure discussions covered the standardization of highway fleet hydraulic components to Bosch Rexroth systems, the award of a petroleum storage tank bid, and the woodmont culvert replacement project. Financial authorizations were finalized for a $20 million bond for the Community Character Preservation Act, pending voter approval, and the execution of an intermunicipal agreement for School Resource Officers with the local school district. Additional resolutions addressed the authorization of surplus equipment auctions, new street lighting installations, the demolition of a house on municipal property, water service easement agreements, and the implementation of voluntary animal shelter contributions. The Board also scheduled a public hearing regarding property tax exemptions for disabled veterans.
Aug 27, 2026·Board meeting
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.
