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Key resolutions approved (sponsor in parentheses):
- Authorize agreement with Ackerley and Hubble Appraisal Corporation (Alderman Massey) — carried.
- Authorize agreement with Capital Market Advisors for financial advisory services through December 2026 (sponsor not specified in roll-call passage) — carried.
- Authorize contract of sale for purchase and development of 122 Dorothea Dix Drive, including development goals (Alderman Johnson) — carried.
- Renew agreement with Auctions International (Alderman John Francois) — carried.
- Authorize surplus of vehicles (Alderman Witt) — carried.
- Accept donation from Middletown Lions Club (Alderman Green) — carried.
- Waive sidewalk sale fees for Cinco de Mayo celebration (Alderman Kleiner) — carried.
- Authorize agreement with Pets Alive for stray dog and cat rescue (Alderman Ray) — carried.
- Authorize agreement with Dumpster Animal Rescue (Alderman Tobin) — carried.
- Provide end-of-season bonuses for lifeguards (Alderman Witt) — carried.
- Award street materials and export materials bids (Alderman Jean Francois) — carried.
- Designate May 2025 as Frontline Worker Appreciation Month (Alderman Ray) — carried.
- Notices of Determination of Non-Significance under 6 NYCRR for two separate two-lot subdivisions (Aldermen Ray and Massey) — carried.
- Approve two-lot subdivision and lot-line change at 20–30 Lao Avenue (Alderman Witt) — carried.
- Amend city code to remove a 24-minute parking sign from Lake Avenue (Alderman Green) — carried.
- Audit: authorize payment of claims (Alderman Massey) — carried.

Each resolution was called by sponsor and advanced with a motion and second. Roll-call votes were read aloud; the transcript records each alderman responding “Aye” during roll calls on the listed items. No “No” votes or formal abstentions were recorded in the meeting transcript for these measures.

Why this matters: the votes authorize contract work, property transactions, public-service partnerships, municipal procurement, and neighborhood-level changes (parking and sidewalk sales) that have immediate administrative effect. Several items also enable program delivery (animal rescue agreements, lifeguard bonuses) or advance capital and development work (122 Dorothea Dix Drive sale, street materials bids).

What was not decided: these votes do not include any ordinance changes other than the parking-sign removal, and there were no long-form legislative debates recorded on the consent-portion items.

Meeting record: roll-call sequences for each resolution are included in the council transcript and were read aloud during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","The April 15th 2025 Common Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 15 meeting the Common Council approved multiple resolutions including contracts, property transactions, donations, waivers for Cinco de Mayo sidewalk sales, animal rescue agreements, and two subdivision approvals; roll calls recorded unanimous or majority ‘‘aye’’ votes on each item.","taxTitle","Middletown, Orange County, New York","taxId",54257,"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},6598301,"O&W redevelopment nears bidding as council approves off-street parking subdivision",669,2661000,3330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3043545-72d5a3254ff214636b21322f6dd519dc&start=2661&end=3330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3043545-72d5a3254ff214636b21322f6dd519dc/thumbnail_2661000.jpg","/articles/6598301/Middletown/Orange-County/New-York/OW-redevelopment-nears-bidding-as-council-approves-off-street-parking-subdivision","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6598301-ebacff957c66da8a549dc4ace661feec/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137479&Signature=duhfJE5SAp7Xiwci2NrGu2UHf3coOV~gauzSsuiGwqFq5HI9gDo00rsHomuZxtBoWc4bLCmOE9pEkD7G55pp9AJKFIgy-YOdnnL2VDJWZP1~sBiydkMW7q0cs5kcIpR27N4x7G7E9V7ODE7D8aubUKX2qAO4SG-EFQkOihI3TYSdVuJe8GNEcGqwBKZlv2dhlLS2w2z8c9fvEJ1FpGo5uMJoZJwRzPDl4egPq-s~ZVGJivRHFgqrJQr3JXZO8U4hSG7fOIfhaHt9-4wkXQhtL~vlB3x3YyYYUrzrJNIX-TXkTpLHrzZjAr9YiUZPSejY1S3DUng-TTPKabQL2vDX8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City engineers told the Common Council on April 15 that shoring and abatement work at the O&W (Old Erie and Western) site is near completion and that the state deadline to have bid documents ready is April 30. The mayor said the project will likely have a roughly 60-day bid period.

The mayor cautioned about federal funding uncertainty, noting discussion in Washington about potential Head Start funding cuts that could affect tenants or operators at the proposed site. He said the city is proceeding with bidding and stabilizing the building and that temporary boarding will be installed for safety.

In related business at the meeting, the council opened and closed a public hearing and then approved a two-lot subdivision and lot-line change for a parcel behind the Mountain View restaurant to provide off-street parking for the O&W development. The mayor said the city’s acquisition cost for the parking parcel was about $180,000 and that the parcel’s development is expected to be majority grant-funded — he estimated roughly a $600,000–$700,000 project, with grant funds from state representatives mentioned as likely sources.

Why this matters: the O&W site's readiness for bid documents marks a milestone in a large downtown redevelopment effort; the approved subdivision creates required off-street parking that the mayor said is necessary for the Head Start and other program requirements for the O&W reuse.

Details from the meeting:
- O&W: engineers reported shoring/abatement work nearly complete; bid documents scheduled to be advertised by April 30; expected 60-day bid period.
- Funding concern: mayor noted possible federal Head Start funding cuts as an external risk to program operators.
- Parking parcel: council approved a two-lot subdivision (20-30 Lao Avenue front and rear) to create off-street parking behind Mountain View restaurant; mayor estimated acquisition around $180,000 and full site development around $600k–$700k, majority grant-funded.

The council passed the subdivision resolution during the meeting; no appeals or opposing public comments were recorded regarding the parking parcel.","City engineers said O&W shoring and abatement are nearly complete and bid documents are scheduled for advertisement by April 30; council approved a subdivision to create off-street parking behind Mountain View restaurant to support the O&W development.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6598306,"Council hears plans for Tuckerman Hall transfer to college; Kleiner Building design funding sought",884,1616000,2500000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3043545-72d5a3254ff214636b21322f6dd519dc&start=1616&end=2500","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3043545-72d5a3254ff214636b21322f6dd519dc/thumbnail_1616000.jpg","/articles/6598306/Middletown/Orange-County/New-York/Council-hears-plans-for-Tuckerman-Hall-transfer-to-college-Kleiner-Building-design-funding-sought","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6598306-d44df980269fe1265cc5e15e222e2589/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137479&Signature=Q5WqN0sV6eHxDho2ThqjbJUNj926lo2UwvIdAnhA7IHyh0IKwaIYGofVJ0AzD0oHdcgmoy0X4Zg2m9ORE3137d735h8tXQiQuvgFUSxX1qUfIelVwq7q8HTpejLyEC4IpaUMWaMA-iaXFJVGN7nSyMhGKCxE0aanI1ddeHhYR5Bda9iDNrUxIri0MR~nVFlDz69dHjRuz3977ZM0zh1r6Ta7Y~CS5cetrW7b2sYHl7iQjDXyhI7QJb9CwAAwFaxIL3u8Zh5Bo~3xn8rcXahmHoquG2ypvMAdEJ2JGh-HluyCYWWzX9xywGtkpJoTsHFuPy-TZtrcpTWtl8Aq0ukMFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor (name not specified) updated the council on redevelopment work at the former Middletown Psychiatric Center campus on April 15, including a proposed transfer of Tuckerman Hall to a private college (identified in remarks as Fayetteian College, which the mayor said will soon be known as Northern College) and a separate Kleiner Building concept for which the mayor said the City is seeking state capital funding.

The mayor said Tuckerman Hall is about 279,000 square feet, “obviously, no municipal use” under current zoning, and that the city is restricting future uses to arts, education and light industrial types to avoid negative impacts on neighbors. He said the preferred developer — the college — would be required to meet development goals within a 4- to 5-year period; if the college failed to meet those goals the mayor said it would owe the city “$150,000 1 hundred and 50 thousand and 1 dollar.” If development goals are met, the mayor said the property could be transferred for a nominal $1; he estimated the college would need to invest “probably, upwards of $20,000,000” into the building.

The mayor described a plan for the college to grow to approximately 2,000 students within five years and said the campus’s reuse would target degrees and programs such as biomedical science and big data in addition to arts education. He referenced recent work on Woodman Hall as an example of private investment converting large campus buildings without city capital outlay, and he said the city secured a grant-planning grant (BOA) and is conducting public outreach via an independent consultant (Pattern for Progress).

For the Kleiner Building, the mayor said he and staff have submitted concepts and are advocating with Senator Skoufis and Assemblywoman Paula Kaye for up to $10 million in state funding in the Senate budget. He said the Kleiner Building is in poor condition and would be a city-owned facility if funded; the city would then work with the public to develop programming for the space.

Why this matters: both actions would repurpose large state-owned buildings into education and community uses, potentially drawing private investment, student population growth, and job creation to the campus area. The mayor emphasized continued community input through a public survey and a BOA planning committee that includes city staff and local partners.

Details from the meeting:
- Tuckerman Hall: roughly 279,000 sq. ft.; transfer to college contingent on meeting development goals; estimated private investment ~ $20 million.
- Penalty/alternate payment: mayor said $150,001 would be payable to the city if development goals are not met.
- Zoning: the city has zoning in place prohibiting residential use on campus and favoring arts/education/light industrial uses.
- Kleiner Building: mayor said renovation would likely cost more than $10 million; the city is seeking state support and would keep ownership if funded.
- Public process: the mayor said Pattern for Progress is conducting an independent survey for community input and a BOA (Brownfield Opportunity Area) planning committee is meeting monthly.

No council vote on transfers or Kleiner funding occurred at the meeting. The mayor asked the council to support continued outreach and to consider the transfer resolution when it is presented.","Council heard an update on redevelopment plans for the former Middletown Psychiatric Center campus: a proposed transfer of Tuckerman Hall to a college with development goals and a city-built Kleiner Building concept seeking $10 million in state support.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":91,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6598311,"Middletown officials outline $50 million plan to add 100 affordable housing units with Middletown Housing Authority",1183,433000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3043545-72d5a3254ff214636b21322f6dd519dc&start=433&end=1616","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3043545-72d5a3254ff214636b21322f6dd519dc/thumbnail_433000.jpg","/articles/6598311/Middletown/Orange-County/New-York/Middletown-officials-outline-50-million-plan-to-add-100-affordable-housing-units-with-Middletown-Housing-Authority","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6598311-90e651a38739dfa6f6d392efda382fce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137479&Signature=A3E1TabpzZ8eP040M6J6q2wDSc-tV0pl6ETaX3vly16wziIDGOWgDbucmNWkkl0QZIsu~VZ8rgEp~c0P1DTDUzPHDB~ph6zbJjLdWG6RT1WQ800CUu53hkp8JylPhTNgrdlOoeIJNezGbk6Ocd5vsu7VO052yW7SW9l0t7wtdT9chJap~Wmci4GvJMQaGYWDGKhRoeZy7jhHzPz1Xsfnss547dKrv5D1H4RGlHupUeJqU~TAZtQsi8NjREDHIAyG~ljreChwHk6fzgzufO03OW3-SoXQ~Z1WIwhrYl5fHEze11FzdYeL6zY8efpFPdkmugwr6fuaSloa0TglI1q9yg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor (name not specified) told the Common Council on April 15 that a proposed $50 million project with the Middletown Housing Authority and developer Edgemere Development would create 100 new affordable housing units and fully renovate 99 existing units across Summit Field and David Moore Heights.

The mayor said the city's participation would be limited to a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) that “will mirror what the Housing Authority pays now” and the donation of about 1.1 acres of city-owned land contiguous to Housing Authority property on Sweezy Avenue. The mayor said there would be no direct city cash commitment to the project.

The plan, the mayor said, would be financed principally with tax-exempt bonds and New York State low-income housing tax credit financing; the mayor identified the New York State Housing Finance Agency as the likely lender of low-interest loans that make the project feasible. He said the package also supports the city’s “pro housing community” designation, which helps score state grant applications.

Why this matters: the mayor described the project as a mix of preservation and new construction — 99 units would be renovated, and 100 new regulated units would be added — and said tenants and Housing Authority leaders who attended a recent announcement expressed support. He portrayed the development as a way to expand regulated, affordable inventory rather than rely on rent controls alone.

Details discussed at the meeting included:
- Project cost: the mayor said the total project cost is $50,000,000.
- Units: 100 new units proposed; 99 existing units in Middletown Housing Authority inventory would be renovated.
- Land donation: roughly 1.1 acres of city-owned property on Sweezy Avenue would be donated; the mayor said the city acquired that parcel about 20 years ago for roughly $5,000.
- Community garden: the mayor said the Housing Authority would place a community garden on the donated parcel with a $50,000 grant the mayor said came from Senator James Skoufis’s office.
- Financing: tax-exempt bonds, New York State low-income housing tax credits, and loans through the New York State Housing Finance Agency were described as primary sources.
- City role: city participation was described as a PILOT and land donation; the mayor said, “This is not a direct city project” and that “there’s no city money involved in this whatsoever other than a benefit of being, having a payment in lieu of taxes.”

Council members asked for clarification about the PILOT. Alderman Johnson asked whether the properties would pay full taxes; the mayor replied they would not, saying they pay much less than a typical apartment development, which is one reason PILOT terms are used to make projects viable.

At least one critic was referenced during the discussion: the mayor read and rejected social-media criticism attributed to “Mr. Sierra,” calling the remark “a stupid comment.” The mayor defended the Housing Authority and tenants who attended the announcement and said he expected a resolution for the council on the PILOT and property transfer “in the next month or two.”

What was not resolved: the council did not take a formal vote on the housing project at this meeting. The mayor said a resolution formalizing the PILOT request and property transfer will be prepared for a future meeting. Specifics of the PILOT request (rate, duration, covenants) were not provided at the meeting; the mayor said the Housing Authority had been asked to forward the PILOT request to the city.

Context and next steps: the mayor said the financing structure and state credits are essential to the transaction and that the city’s “pro housing community” designation improves the municipality’s competitiveness for state grants such as the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. He urged that, if the council does not approve a PILOT, “I doubt very much that this project will go forward.”","City officials described a $50 million project to add 100 affordable units and renovate 99 existing units under a Middletown Housing Authority-led plan; city participation would be a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes and a 1.1-acre property donation, not direct cash.","actionData","errors"]

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