VILLAGE OF TIVOLI BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
March 20, 2024
A meeting of the Village Board of Trustees was held on March 20, 2024 at the Historic Watts DePeyster Hall, Tivoli, NY. Mayor Griffith opened the regular meeting at 7:02 PM.
Present: Mayor Griffith, Deputy Mayor Majer, Trustee Baldino, Trustee Shilling
Public Present: Don Schultz
Media: PANDA
The Mayor asked all present at the meeting to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Clerk’s report included:
436 Trash tags sold
Three payrolls were processed by Village Treasurer, Bonnie Day
Deputy Clerk Standefer has chosen to part ways with the Village of Tivoli, and will be finishing out her term.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 was Village Election Day; of the 738 registered voters in the Village of Tivoli, 57 individuals voted; all were personal votes; no absentee ballots; Cordier – 57; Mangieri – 57; Majer – 56
In tune with her commitment to Tivoli Fire Company, Clerk Bruno has submitted a number of progress reports and financial reports relating to FEMA grants for the department. She mentioned it is a pleasure to work with all of these fine people, and made note that they are all volunteers. In order to support these real and true heroes, she announced that folks can come out to the Tivoli Fire Company breakfast taking place on Sunday, March 24, 2024, from
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the firehouse. She added that guests can have breakfast, and show their support.
On a motion by Deputy Mayor Majer, seconded by Trustee Shilling, the February 21 Regular Meeting Minutes were approved, all in favor.
On a motion by Trustee Baldino and seconded by Deputy Mayor Majer, the Treasurer’s Report for Abstract #10 totaling $54,177.43 was approved. Deputy Mayor Majer moved that the bills be paid for the abstract as presented, Trustee Shilling seconded the motion, all in favor.
Zoning Report
A Zoning Report, provided by Z3 Consultants, was read by Trustee Shilling.
Regular Business:
Clerk Bruno presented the 2024-2025 Tentative Budget to the Board.
RESOLUTION Set Public Hearing on the 2024-2025 Tentative Budget for Wednesday,
April 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM; on a motion made by Trustee Baldino, seconded by Trustee Shilling; all in favor.
Trustee Reports:
Trustee Shilling
Trustee Shilling spoke about the ongoing solar project at the landfill.
Trustee Baldino
Court Report: Trustee Baldino read the report which was provided by Court Clerk McGarry; $1,937.00 was remitted to the Office of the State Comptroller. Trustee Baldino read the Red Hook Police Report.
Trustee Mangieri
Absent
Deputy Mayor Majer
Deputy Mayor Majer talked about events taking place in Hudson, and mentioned Tivoli Bays.
Mayor Griffith
Mayor Griffith advised that Amtrak will be replacing the crossings on the weekend of March 23 and 24.
The Climate Smart Community Task Force will be submitting for approval for Bronze Level Certification.
Mayor Griffith thanked Matt Krajewski for all of his hard work relating to the ice rink; the weather was not the best; the public got to use it about 4 days.
On April 1, 2024, the no overnight on-street parking ordinance ends.
Congressman Ryan and Chuck Schumer awarded $500,000. for the Tivoli Firehouse expansion project.
There will be a Tivoli Tree Walk taking place on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 4:00 PM; folks can meet at Village Hall.
The Tivoli Fire Department breakfast will take place on Sunday, March 24, 2024 from
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Tivoli Firehouse.
Saturday, March 30, 2024 is the date for the Village Easter Egg Hunt; it will begin promptly at 1:00 PM.
Mayor Griffith reviewed events taking place in the Town of Red Hook, and he also congratulated Danielle Cordier, Emily Majer and Emily Mangieri for being voted in for their new terms. He thanked them for serving.
Public Comment
None
Mayor Griffith adjourned the meeting in honor of Cynthia Melendez-Hernandez who passed away recently. Cynthia was a Tivolian for quite some time, and Mayor Griffith spoke of her career working with children in New York City. He recalls seeing her at forums for the water tower, sewer plant and the nuisance gathering meetings, and always enjoyed her smart comments. She will be missed, and we send our condolences to her family.
On a motion made by Deputy Mayor Majer and seconded by Trustee Shilling, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 PM, all in favor.
Submitted by,
Robin L. Bruno
Village Clerk