Town Board Meeting — 2026-06-09 — Agenda
Text below is an automated extract for searching and reading. Check the original for formatting, tables, diagrams and scanned pages. Captured text is not an editorial review.
Needs text review. The last captured version is retained.
Source provenance
- Captured
- October 27, 2026 at 9:15 PM Eastern
- Original SHA-256
- 4dbb1cc1d8be72864162770e9b1d3cb188db1e40bec68f232e59f3196fe0d748
- Format
- PDF · 42 pages
Page 1
TOWN OF CORTLANDT
Town Supervisor
RICHARD H. BECKER, MD
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
Town Clerk Town Hall Town Board Members
LAROUE R. SHATZKIN 1 Heady Street JAMES F. CREIGHTON
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 CRISTIN JACOBY
Deputy Town Clerk P: 914-734-1020 F: 914-734-1102 ROBERT E. MAYES
AMANDA SHAFIULLAH www.townofcortlandt.com/townclerk JOYCE C. WHITE
NOTICE:
Clickable Agenda from Town Clerk, Laroue Shatzkin
Dear Viewer,
In an effort to make online information easier to access and interact with, the Agenda has been
updated to be “Clickable”. You can access these features in two ways.
1. From any device, click directly on the Agenda Item you wish to view, and you will be
taken to that page of the packet.
2. If accessing from a computer, through the town website, you will have a Table of
Contents and thumbnails available.
a. Open your options using this button on the top left of the screen:
b. Thumbnails should automatically appear. To see the table of contents, click this
button:
c. and this will pop up:
d. Click the arrow next to the word Agenda, and a fully clickable Table of Contents
becomes available.
3. If you have downloaded the Agenda, you can click directly on the Agenda item, or access
the table of contents by opening the bookmarks, which look like this:
I hope you enjoy these features as I continue to work to improve your experience. Please
feel free to reach out to me at the office if you have feedback or suggestions.
Warmly,
Laroue Shatzkin
Page 2
TOWN OF CORTLANDT
Town Supervisor
RICHARD H. BECKER, MD
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
Town Clerk Town Hall Town Board Members
LAROUE R. SHATZKIN 1 Heady Street JAMES F. CREIGHTON
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 CRISTIN JACOBY
Deputy Town Clerk P: 914-734-1020 F: 914-734-1102 ROBERT E. MAYES
AMANDA SHAFIULLAH www.townofcortlandt.com/townclerk JOYCE C. WHITE
REGULAR MEETING
TOWN BOARD AGENDA – JUNE 9, 2026
PLACE: TIME:
TOWN HALL 7:00 PM
ORDER OF BUSINESS
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
SUPERVISOR’S PROCLAMATIONS & REPORTS
ROLL CALL
TOWN BOARD REPORTS
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Approve the Minutes for the May 12, 2026 Regular Meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
HEARING OF CITIZENS – AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
Page 3
Town Board Agenda
June 9, 2026
Page 2
REPORTS
Receive and File the following:
For the month of April 2026 from the Recreation Department.
For the month of May 2026 from the Office of the Aging, Purchasing Department, Receiver of
Taxes and the Town Clerk.
OLD BUSINESS:
Receive and File the following:
NEW BUSINESS
Receive and File the following:
1. Letter from Residents of 32 Smith Road requesting the Town Petition Westchester
County for Reinstatement back into the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District. (See
Resolution 10)
RESOLUTIONS
1. Designate Town Depositories for 2026.
2. Authorize an Agreement with Sunriver Health for Public Health Services.
3. Authorize repair of Retaining Wall at 24 Cortlandt Ave due to Water Main Break.
4. Adopt Standard Workday Resolution for Appointed and Elected Officials.
5. Approve Tax Certiorari Settlement for Suryakant C. Patel C/O Watergate Motel (SBL
67.6-3-1 and 67.6-3-2)
6. Authorize Settlement of Notice of Claim for Water Damages filed by the Owners of 7
Furnace Brook Drive.
7. Authorize a Water Billing Adjustment for 79 Sherwood Rd.
8. Authorize a Water Billing Adjustment for Pine Lake Park Cooperative Inc. (261 Furnace
Dock Rd.)
9. Authorize the Planning Department to apply for PLAYS Grant Funds for the playground
at Cook Pool.
Page 4
Town Board Agenda
June 9, 2026
Page 3
10. Forward letter Petitioning to have parcel on Smith Road incorporated into the Peekskill
Sanitary Sewer District to Westchester County for their consideration.
11. Authorize Fireworks Permit for July 4 Ever Fireworks for an Event on June 13, 2026,
pending approval by Legal and Code.
12. Agenda Items for DOTS:
a. Award TE Contract 2026.04 – Town of Cortlandt Repaving.
13. Agenda Items for DES:
a. Authorize Replacement of a portion of Storm Sewer Piping on Lafayette Ave.
b. Authorize Installation of a Storm Sewer Culvert Pipe on Bramblebush Rd.
14. Support New York New Jersey Trail Conference’s Grant Application for Restoration of
Anthony’s Nose Trails.
15. Appoint James Genovese Probationally as a Recreation Supervisor in the Recreation
Department.
16. Authorize Employment Continuation Agreement for Tim Fisher in the Recreation
Department.
17. Authorize Employment Continuation Agreement with Stephen Ferreira, P.E. in the
Department of Environmental Services.
18. Appoint Seasonal Employees in DES.
19. Appoint Seasonal Employees in Recreation for Pool and Camp.
20. Appoint Seasonal Employees in Town Hall.
21. Authorize an Intermittent Leave of Absence in DES – Sanitation.
22. Schedule a Public Hearing for July 21, 2026 to extend the Battery Energy Storage
Moratorium through December 31, 2026.
23. Schedule a Public Hearing for July 21, 2026 for Omnibus Zoning Text Amendments.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
BUDGET TRANSFERS - NONE
Page 5
Town Board Agenda
June 9, 2026
Page 4
REPORTS FROM VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
REPORTS FROM STANDING & SPECIAL COMMITTEES
SECOND HEARING OF CITIZENS
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT TOWN BOARD MEETING
July 21, 2026 at 7:00 pm
Town Hall Web Site address: www.townofcortlandt.com
Page 6
Page 7
Page 8
Page 9
Page 10
Page 11
Page 12
Page 13
Page 14
Page 15
Page 16
Page 17
RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(RE: DESIGNATION OF TOWN DEPOSITORIES FOR 2026)
WHEREAS, under Section 64 of the Town Law, it is provided that the Town Board
designate, by written resolution, the Banks or Trust Companies in which the Town
Officials shall deposit the monies coming into their offices:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following banks be, and the
same hereby are, designated as DEPOSITORIES in which the Supervisor,
Comptroller, Town Clerk and Receiver of Taxes of this Town shall deposit monies
coming into their hands by virtue of their offices:
CHASE BANK
KEY BANK
NEW YORK CLASS
WEBSTER BANK
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be entered in full in the
official proceedings of this meeting and said resolution shall become effective
June 9, 2026.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN
TOWN CLERK
Adopted on June 9, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall
Page 18
RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(AUTHORIZE THE TOWN SUPERVISOR TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH SUN
RIVER HEALTH FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES)
WHEREAS, Sun River Health Care is a Federally Qualified Health Center system that
serves nearly 250,000 patients each year; and
WHEREAS, Sun River Health has historically provided health care services to Town of
Cortlandt residents who otherwise would not have had access to quality health care; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Cortlandt is able to contribute to Sun River Health Care under
§ 64 of the Town Law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor is authorized to
execute an agreement with Sun River Health for services for its residents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Comptroller is authorized to issue payment of
$15,000 to Sun River Health.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN
TOWN CLERK
Adopted June 9, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall
Page 19
RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(AUTHORIZE REPAIRS OF RETAINING WALL AT 24 CORTLANDT AVENUE FOR
$12,500)
WHEREAS, in October 2021, a watermain break occurred on Oregon Road, which
resulted in damage to a retaining wall made of railroad ties at 24 Cortlandt Avenue; and
WHEREAS, several contractors were contacted by the Department of Environmental
Services; and
WHEREAS, the lowest quote was from Check List Repairs & Contracting LLC for a price
of $12,500;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor or Director of the
Department of Environmental Services is authorized to execute the necessary documents to retain
Check List Repairs & Contracting LLC to complete the work for 24 Cortlandt Avenue for $12,500
after receiving a signed General Release from the property owners.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted June 9, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall
Page 20
RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF A TAX CERTIORARI WITH SURYAKANT
C. PATEL,C/O WATERGATE MOTEL)
WHEREAS, Suryakant C. Patel, c/o Watergate Motel filed a tax certiorari for the years
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025; and
WHEREAS, after discussions and review with the Town Assessor it was deemed that a
reduction in the roll would be appropriate; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to review and approve this reduction;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney be and hereby is
authorized to execute a Consent Judgment and Stipulation of Settlement with respect to the
above referenced tax certiorari proceedings as follows:
Tax Map No.: 67.6, Block 3, Lot 1
Assess. Assessed Valuation Amount of
Year Reduced From Reduced To Reduction
2021 $20,060 $15,350 $4,710
2022 $20,060 $14,260 $5,800
2023 $20,060 $14,710 $5,350
2024 $20,060 $14,190 $5,870
2025 $20,060 $14,580 $5,480
Assess. Assessed Valuation Amount of
Year Reduced From Reduced To Reduction
2021 $1,150 $1,150 $ -0-
2022 $1,150 $1,150 $ -0-
2023 $1,150 $1,150 $ -0-
2024 $1,150 $1,150 $ -0-
2025 $1,150 $1,150 $ -0-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon approval of the Justice of the Supreme
Court, all appropriate steps will be taken by the appropriate Town Officials to effectuate the
changes herein.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted June 9, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall
Page 21
Page 22
Page 23
Page 24
Page 25
RESOLUTION
NO.
(AUTHORIZE SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM FOR WATER DAMAGES FILED BY THE
OWNERS OF 7 FURNACE BROOK DRIVE)
WHEREAS, the owners of 7 Furnace Brook Drive with their attorney filed a Notice of
Claim against the Town of Cortlandt for alleged property damages resulting from a water main
break; and
WHEREAS, the Town hired its own adjuster to review this matter; and
WHEREAS, the Town Attorney’s office agreed in principle to settle this matter for
$65,500 with the attorney for the property owners;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves settlement of
the Notice of Claim filed for water damages for 7 Furnace Brook Drive for $65,500.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Comptroller is authorized to issue the settlement
check upon confirmation from the Town’s attorneys that all settlement requirements have been
met.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted June 9, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall
1
Page 26
RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(AUTHORIZING A WATER BILLING ADJUSTMENT FOR THE PINE LAKE PARK
COOPERATIVE, INC. (261 FURNACE DOCK ROAD))
WHEREAS, the Town of Cortlandt Department of Environmental Services has completed
a comprehensive review of the final consumption figures and adjustments for Pine Lake Park
Cooperative, Inc located at 261 Furnace Dock Rd (307832-0); and
WHEREAS, a detailed calculation was conducted to address specific billing variances,
including historic usage discrepancies, the implementation of a new master meter pit, and routine
system maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the breakdown of the calculated water volume adjustments is established as
follows:
• Historical Variance Adjustment: A comparison of the July through November 2025
consumption (1,411,000 gallons) against the prior three-year average for the same period
(927,000 gallons) warrants an adjustment of 484,000 gallons.
• Infrastructure Transition Adjustment (5 Hillside): Account monitoring following the
activation of the new master pit reflects a necessary adjustment of 343,364 gallons for that
specific operational period.
• System Maintenance Allowance: Documented water main flushing operations accounted for
an estimated consumption of 2,000 gallons.
and;
WHEREAS, the combined sum of these factors results in a total adjustment of 829,364
gallons of delivered water, representing an estimated financial impact of approximately $9,000.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes the
adjustment reflecting 829,364 gallons of delivered water to the appropriate Pine Lake Park
Cooperative, Inc account; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Comptroller are authorized to take any and all
necessary administrative actions to execute this adjustment.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
Adopted June 9, 2026 OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
At a Regular Meeting LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Held at Town Hall
Page 27
RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(AUTHORIZE A WATER BILLING ADJUSTMENT FOR 79 SHERWOOD ROAD)
WHEREAS, there was a severe fire that occurred at 79 Sherwood Road; and
WHEREAS, there are outstanding water bills for the property totaling less than $400;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board approves adjusting the
water bill balance for 79 Sherwood Road to $0.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted June 9, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall
1
Page 28
RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(RE: AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT TO APPLY FOR A NYS PLAYS GRANT FOR A NEW ACCESSIBLE
PLAYGROUND AT THE CHARLES COOK POOL CAMPUS)
WHEREAS, the Town has recently completed a Facilities Needs Assessment Report for
various Town facilities including the Charles Cook Pool Campus, and
WHEREAS, the needs assessment recommends the construction of a new accessible
playground at the Cook Pool, and
WHEREAS, there is currently a playground at the pool however it is located within the
fenced in area around the pool and it is not an accessible playground, and
WHEREAS, the construction of a new playground outside of the fenced in pool area will
provide greater access to the playground while simultaneously creating additional space around the
pool for the users of the facility.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Department of Planning &
Community Development is hereby authorized to apply for a NYS PLAYS (Places for Learning,
Activity & Youth) grant to construct a new accessible playground at the Charles Cook Pool
Campus.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted on June 9, 2026
At a Regular Meeting Held
at the Town Hall
Page 29
RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(RE: AUTHORIZE REQUEST TO HAVE A PARCEL LOCATED WITHIN THE
TOWN REINSTATED INTO THE PEEKSKILL SANITARY SEWER DISTRICT
AND FORWARD SAME TO WESTCHESTER COUNTY FOR
CONSIDERATION)
WHEREAS, by letter dated May 18, 2026 from Jack and Joanne Fuentes,
Owners of Section 23.6, Block 02, Lot 17 property described below was received by the
Town Board of the Town of Cortlandt at the Town Board Meeting held June 9, 2026 for a
parcel located at 32 Smith Road, Cortlandt Manor, New York 10567; and
WHEREAS, the owner(s) has requested the Town of Cortlandt petition the
County of Westchester to have said property reinstated into the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer
District; said property is designated as follows:
Section 23.6, Block 01, Lot 17
32 Smith Road
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
Owner(s): Jack and Joanne Fuentes
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town
of Cortlandt, on behalf of the above-mentioned owner and contract vendee in the Town
of Cortlandt, does hereby petition the County of Westchester to reinstate said parcel
designated above into the Peekskill Sanitary Sewer District; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Clerk shall notify the Town’s
Receiver of Taxes and Town Assessor upon reinstatement of the parcel in the County and
Town sewer districts.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN
TOWN CLERK
Adopted June 9, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall
Page 30
RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(RE: AUTHORIZE FIREWORKS PERMIT TO OUR JULY 4 EVER FIREWORKS
ON BEHALF OF MADELINE MARINE, INC)
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 35 of the Town Code, and pursuant to Section 405.00 of
the Penal Law of the State of New York, July 4 Ever Fireworks on behalf of Madeline
Marine Inc. of Verplanck, New York submitted to the Department of Technical Services -
Code Enforcement Division an application for a permit to load and display fireworks at the
following locations and on the specified dates:
At property located at 270 6th Street, on a 30x 90 barge, located 312 feet from shore,
Verplanck, New York; at 9:15pm on June 13, 2026.
WHEREAS, the above locations and times of said display is hereby authorized pursuant to
the application of July 4 Ever Fireworks, Inc. and approved by the various agencies outlined
below; and
WHEREAS, said application has been reviewed and endorsed by the Town Supervisor,
Deputy Director of Code Enforcement, Chief of the Verplanck Fire Department, and the
Chairman of the Fire Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section XIII, Paragraph D of the Town Code,
authorization for said fireworks display is conditioned upon the licensee’s submission to the
Town Clerk of the Town of Cortlandt a Certificate of Insurance in the sum of Five Million
Dollars naming thereon the Town as additionally insured; which certificate has been
approved as to form by the Town Attorney; and upon condition of the approval of the Code
Enforcement Division, the Local Fire District and the Fire Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, Madeline Marine, Inc. has submitted to the Town Clerk of the Town of
Cortlandt a Hold Harmless Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of
Cortlandt does hereby GRANT a Non-Transferable Permit to Display Fireworks on the 13th
day of June, 2026 at the time specified above to: Madeline Marine, Inc.; July 4 Ever
Fireworks, 382 Rock Cut Rd, Walden, New York (12586); and the following persons
designated as those discharging the fireworks; Rocco Polifrone, Michael Ilissyn and Justin
Berke; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said permit shall require a member of the Town of
Cortlandt Code Enforcement Department to be present when the fireworks are delivered;
and
Page 31
MADELINE MARINE, INC
FIREWORKS PERMIT 2026
Page Two
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Supervisor be, and hereby is, authorized to
execute said permit on behalf of the Town Board provided that all necessary documents
have been obtained and all Town staff reviews and sign-offs have been secured at the time
of said display; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Madeline Marine, Inc and July 4 Ever Fireworks
shall follow all health and safety guidance provided by regulatory agencies, and if the Town
of Cortlandt has health and or safety concerns, then it can modify any granted approvals.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN
TOWN CLERK
Adopted on June 9, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at the Town Hall
Page 32
RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(AUTHORIZE REPLACEMENT OF STORM SEWER PIPING AND CATCH BASINS
AS WELL AS ASPHALT PAVING ON LAFAYETTE AVENUE)
WHEREAS, the Department of Environmental Services (DES) is already making
significant repairs to Lafayette Avenue and this work involves replacing storm sewer piping,
catch basins and asphalt paving; and
WHEREAS, the above-mentioned work cannot be performed by DES staff and the
Town currently has an awarded contract for Equipment Services (Bid#24-06) with Gentile
Construction of 451 Old Nepperhan Avenue, in Yonkers, NY; and
WHEREAS, Gentile has submitted an estimate for the specific needed repairs on
Lafayette Avenue in the amount of $65,188.00 which will include the replacement of roughly 8
storm sewers, associated pipes and asphalt paving for final restoration of the roadway;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Town Board hereby authorizes
Gentile Construction to replace roughly 8 storm sewers, associated piping and final asphalt
paving on Lafayette Avenue, for an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 to be charged to account
XXX;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Comptroller is authorized to amend the Budget to
fund the same.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted June 9, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall
Page 33
RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(AUTHORIZE INSTALLATION OF A STORM SEWER CULVERT PIPE ON
BRAMBLEBUSH ROAD)
WHEREAS, The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is working on installing
a storm sewer culvert pipe located at 2 Bramblebush Rd; and
WHEREAS, the above-mentioned work cannot be performed entirely by DES staff and
the Town currently has an awarded contract for Equipment Services (Bid#24-06) with Gentile
Construction of 451 Old Nepperhan Avenue, in Yonkers, NY; and
WHEREAS, Gentile has submitted an estimate for the specific needed repairs on
Bramblebush Road in the amount of $22,653.00 which will include the installation of piping;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Town Board hereby authorizes
Gentile Construction to install a storm sewer culvert pipe on Bramblebush Road, for an amount
not to exceed $25,000.00 to be charged to account XXX;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Comptroller is authorized to amend the Budget to
fund the same.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted June 9, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall
Page 34
RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(SUPPORT NEW YORK-NEW JERSEY TRAIL CONFERENCE APPLICATION FOR
NYS GRANT FOR ANTHONY’S NOSE TRAIL RESTORATION)
WHEREAS, the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference is applying to the New York
State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) for a grant under Title 9 of
the Environmental Protection Act of 1993 for a park project to be located in Hudson Highlands
State Park Preserve, a site located within the territorial jurisdiction of this Board and;
WHEREAS, as a requirement under the rules of this program, said not-for-profit
corporation must obtain the "approval/endorsement of the governing body of the municipality in
which the project will be located";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this august body that the Board of the
Town of Cortlandt hereby does approve and endorse the application of New York-New Jersey
Trail Conference for a grant under Title 9 of the Environmental Protection Act of 1993 for a park
project known as Anthony’s Nose Trail Restoration and located within this community.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted June 9, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall
1
Page 35
RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
RE: (APPOINT JAMES GENOVESE PROBATIONALLY AS A RECREATION
SUPERVISOR IN THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT)
WHEREAS, the Recreation Department has a vacancy; and
WHEREAS, the Civil Service List was canvassed and James Genovese was interviewed
by Supervisor Richard Becker, Director of Human Resources Claudia Vahey, Director of
Recreation Ken Sherman, and Deputy Director of Recreation Lesley Popkin; and
WHEREAS, the interview team is recommending Mr. Genovese to be appointed
probationally from the Civil Service List; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has agreed to said request;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Mr. James Genovese of Katonah, New
York, be and hereby is appointed Probationally, to the title of Recreation Supervisor. Mr.
Genovese will be paid an Annual Salary of $75,643. Teamster 9T – Step 1. This appointment is
subject to all Civil Service guidelines, background check, and physical.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this appointment is effective June 10, 2026.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN
TOWN CLERK
Adopted on June 9, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall
Page 36
RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT
CONTINUATION AGREEMENT WITH TIMOTHY FISHER)
WHEREAS, Timothy Fisher. has served as the Recreation Supervisor since 2007; and
WHEREAS, before serving as Recreation Supervisor, Mr. Fisher worked for the Town in
other positions; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fisher’s retirement date was March 31, 2026, but he has agreed to assist
the Town part-time in retirement during the transition period; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Fisher will be paid at the same rate of pay during the term of his transition
agreement as he was before retiring;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor is authorized to
execute an employment continuation agreement with Timothy Fisher.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted June 9, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall
Page 37
RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(AUTHORIZE THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT
CONTINUATION AGREEMENT WITH STEPHEN FERREIRA, P.E.)
WHEREAS, Stephen Ferreira, P.E. has served as the Director of the Department of
Environmental Services for approximately seven (7) years; and
WHEREAS, before serving as Director, Mr. Ferreira worked for the Town for a couple of
decades in other positions; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ferreira’s retirement date was May 29, 2026, but he has agreed to assist
the Town part-time in retirement during the transition period; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ferreira will be paid at the same rate of pay during the term of his
transition agreement as he was before retiring;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Supervisor is authorized to
execute an employment continuation agreement with Stephen Ferreira, P.E.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted June 9, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall
Page 38
RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(RE: AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING SEASONAL EMPLOYEES
IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR THE YEAR 2026)
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the following seasonal employees will be appointed in the
Department of Environmental Services, with a start date of (See Below) and an end date four months
thereafter. This appointment is subject to completion of drug screening.
NAME START DATE
HIGHWAY
Andrew Arellano 06/15/2026
NAME START DATE
SANITATION Mark Ranaudo 06/01/2026
Mark Mastraccio 06/15/2026
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, all temporary employees in the Department of Environmental
Services shall be compensated at an hourly rate of pay of $20.00.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN
TOWN CLERK
Adopted on June 9, 2026
at a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall
Page 39
RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(RE: APPOINT 2026 SUMMER SEASONALS)
RESOLVED, pursuant to Town Board Policy adopted on February 11, 1997, that the following
be and hereby are appointed as seasonal employees in the Town of Cortlandt Government to
work in various departments and divisions with a start date of May 26, 2026 and an end date of
August 31, 2026.
NAME DEPARTMENT
Kaitlin Taormina Assessor
TOWN HALL
Lily Logerfo DOTS - Code
Kim Koski Planning
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, all temporary seasonal employees in Town Hall shall be
compensated at an hourly rate of pay of $18.00.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN
TOWN CLERK
Adopted on June 9, 2026
at a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall
Page 40
RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(RE: AUTHORIZE AN INTERMITTENT LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR AN EMPLOYEE
IN DES – SANITATION EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2026)
RESOLVED, that the following employee is authorized an Intermittent Leave of Absence:
Employee ID # 690740 – Effective June 1, 2026 – June 1, 2027
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN
TOWN CLERK
Adopted on June 9, 2026
at a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall
Page 41
RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 21, 2026 TO EXTEND THE BATTERY
ENERGY STORAGE MORATORIUM)
WHEREAS, the Town Board approved a 9-month Battery Energy Storage Moratorium at
its meeting on January 23, 2024; and
WHEREAS, since then, the Moratorium has been extended through July 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the technology for Battery Energy Storage Systems continues to rapidly
evolve, and the Town Board believes that an extension of the Moratorium through the end of 2026
will allow the Town additional time to speak with industry experts and for the State and County to
issue further guidance; and
WHEREAS, many other local municipalities have had moratoria in place to protect the
health, safety, and welfare of their residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing is scheduled for July
21, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Town Hall, 1 Heady Street, Cortlandt Manor, New York 10567 for an
extension of the Battery Energy Storage Moratorium through December 31, 2026.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN, TOWN CLERK
Adopted June 9, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall
Page 42
RESOLUTION
NUMBER X-26
(SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING FOR OMNIBUS ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS
FOR JULY 21, 2026)
WHEREAS, periodically, the Town Board approves zoning text amendments in order to
make necessary clarifications to the Town Code; and
WHEREAS, there are various amendments that the Town Board will consider, including,
but not limited to, the definitions in the Zoning Chapter, the simplification of the Table of
Dimensional Regulations for residential districts, and the clarification of various procedural items;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board schedules a Public
Hearing for July 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Town Hall, 1 Heady Street, Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
for Omnibus Zoning Text Amendments.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT
LAROUE ROSE SHATZKIN
TOWN CLERK
Adopted June 9, 2026
At a Regular Meeting
Held at Town Hall