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At the start of the meeting the board read Local Law No. 1 of 2025, described in the draft as a measure “to override the limit on the amount of real property taxes that may be levied” under General Municipal Law §3‑c, to allow the village to adopt a budget for the fiscal year commencing March 1, 2025 that requires a levy in excess of the tax‑levy limit. The public hearing on the proposed override opened after a motion and second; residents were invited to comment. A resident, Sean, asked whether the levy would exceed 2 percent; he was told, “Yes. It will be more than 2%.”

Following the public hearing, the Village Board adopted by resolution Local Law No. 1 of 2025 (entitled authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the limit established in General Municipal Law §3‑c). The board recorded a voice vote on the resolution: motion passed 4–0 with one member absent (recorded as 4 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain, 1 absent). The transcript does not record a named mover or seconder for the final adoption motion.

The board also passed two additional resolutions during the meeting:

• A bond resolution (Resolution 25‑0002) authorizing the purchase of a 2025 police vehicle outfitted for police use, not to exceed $60,000. The board approved the resolution by roll call: passed 4–0 (1 absent). The resolution was introduced so the village would be prepared in the upcoming budget year if vehicle purchase funds were required.

• A resolution (Resolution 25‑0003) authorizing budget transfers and amendments necessary to pay the village warrant. The board approved the resolution by roll call: passed 4–0 (1 absent).

Meeting materials and announcements included an item that the draft 2025–26 budget would be posted online on Wednesday for review and that a separate public hearing on the budget would be scheduled for Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. The clerk also reported the warrants the board approved for payment at this meeting: $31,382.55 from the general fund, $15,386.48 from the water fund and $24,415.68 from the sewer fund.

Other operational items recorded during the meeting: the village resumed water‑hauling service and set a new rate for hauled water at $20 per 1,000 gallons (the transcript reports the prior rate was $18.50 per 1,000); the village reported that lead‑and‑copper sampling results and reporting had been submitted to the Orange County Department of Health; and staff said the village is pursuing a Voice over IP telephone system to replace unsupported equipment.

Votes at a glance

• Resolution 25‑0001 — Adopt Local Law No. 1 of 2025 (authorizing property tax levy in excess of GML §3‑c): outcome approved; tally 4 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain, 1 absent; mover/second not specified in transcript.

• Resolution 25‑0002 — Bond resolution to purchase one 2025 police vehicle, not to exceed $60,000: outcome approved; tally 4 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain, 1 absent; mover/second not specified.

• Resolution 25‑0003 — Authorize budget transfers and amendments to pay village warrant: outcome approved; tally 4 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain, 1 absent; mover/second not specified.

The board also discussed scheduling a public hearing to modify park hours (Vernon Park) and other operational matters; a formal local law or resolution on park hours was moved to a later meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Washingtonville Village Board Regular Meeting 1-6-25","oneSentenceSummary","The Village of Washingtonville Board of Trustees adopted Local Law No. 1 of 2025 authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the General Municipal Law §3‑c tax cap and approved a vehicle bond and budget transfers at a regularly scheduled meeting.","taxTitle","Washingtonville, Orange County, New York","taxId",75636,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6112416,"Washingtonville holds public hearing on draft comprehensive plan; committee to deliberate before recommending to board",3872,368000,4240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2747691-ce2e93af16d3423ca1575579d216400b&start=368&end=4240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2747691-ce2e93af16d3423ca1575579d216400b/thumbnail_368000.jpg","/articles/6112416/Washingtonville/Orange-County/New-York/Washingtonville-holds-public-hearing-on-draft-comprehensive-plan-committee-to-deliberate-before-recommending-to-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6112416-70b2b1dd568be1d6793407013744e428/orig.mp4?Expires=1771071100&Signature=WbmbgjlOFFNxsqnhSgVIe4el5ykr-GO3HS131qK3XJ63a5meRrhwTGyIXwRA1KqeCFJUpSS1Suf1u7S8QVIjAX8H-h7vMdcomF2wKfBxUpQHi6HkNxUUDIMUiP0d4o5zcysaYwyrIygBK-Q~DkPVjK~UXCNdMcTmkWCh6vJEmXRi6HJ-Y5R6JIS~u10eYuqZ5OZOpPbT~21sDH1zGB3E9nQQLX0v8swLLGtkqcYvn43~jkBbtDHFRaa3qFyoeVYPUpXD-5R~ixq86ik7i4GqRg~iZdmJ3x83RRYNmg-a2MhKZEUd7Fl3CxxWTfqLGpxhZXWxqB5DH1Giq2svIe8FvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bonnie Fransen, the planner retained by the Village of Washingtonville, presented a draft comprehensive plan to the comprehensive plan committee and the public on the committee’s public hearing, describing goals for land use, housing, environmental protection and downtown design.

The plan, presented as a 2024 draft, describes the village as roughly 2.54 square miles with a 2020 population of about 5,657 and says much of the built area is residential. The draft notes roughly 200 acres of vacant or agricultural land within about 1,554 total acres and that about 88.4% of parcels are residential; the draft says about 54.6% of dwelling units are single‑family detached and highlights existing multifamily and manufactured‑home stock.

The planner said the document sets a 10–20 year vision and would be used to align zoning with that vision and to support grant funding such as New York Forward and the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. Fransen said the plan includes a conceptual land‑use map that preserves much of the existing pattern but identifies targeted areas for change: a possible downtown expansion south of the rail trail, a Green Network of open spaces, and a Southern Gateway parcel with potential uses ranging from continued agriculture to a small business park or active‑adult housing.

Public commenters praised the effort but raised specific concerns. Anthony Bryce, a new resident, asked whether land mapped as part of the plan (section 3.4) would prevent previously anticipated private development on parcels now shown as common open space; the village attorney replied generally that zoning changes normally apply prospectively unless an owner already has required approvals. James Desaza, speaking for gateway property owners, said current zones on the parcel (Residence‑Agriculture and a manufactured‑housing zone) allow residential use and urged that the plan not effectively make the land undevelopable; Desaza urged the committee to balance village interests with long‑time owners’ expectations and warned against expanding downtown commercial space into an area with already vacant retail properties.

Other speakers asked about historic resource protections, accessory dwelling units and project timelines. Bonnie Fransen and the village attorney said the draft recommends creating a local historic preservation board to designate and review historic properties (local designation offers stronger review than listing on state or national registers). On timing, the planner and attorney said the environmental review and zoning work would follow any committee recommendation; they described the SEQRA (State Environmental Quality Review) process as a “Type I” action that requires the board to announce lead agency status, a 30‑day period for potential interested agencies, and additional required notices — a process that commonly introduces a roughly 60‑day buffer before final adoption.

The comprehensive plan committee closed the public hearing and moved to a recess to deliberate in a back room; the committee said its deliberations remain a public meeting and that members who wish to attend may do so. Any formal recommendation from the committee to the Village Board, and any subsequent Village Board action, will be accompanied by the required environmental review and additional public hearings.

The plan’s implementation section includes an action matrix with short‑, medium‑ and long‑term steps, design guidelines for downtown infill, and a recommendation that zoning be updated to align with the plan. Fransen said details — including precise zoning language, overlay districts for floodplain protections, and special‑use criteria for certain housing types — will be developed if the committee forwards the draft to the Village Board.","Bonnie Fransen, the planner retained by the Village of Washingtonville, presented a draft comprehensive plan to the comprehensive plan committee and the public on the committee’s public hearing, describing goals for land use, housing, environmental protection and downtown design.","actionData","errors"]

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Washingtonville board opens and closes budget public hearing, adopts local law to exceed state tax cap and approves vehicle bond and transfers

Washingtonville holds public hearing on draft comprehensive plan; committee to deliberate before recommending to board