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Dobbs Ferry trustees approve promotions, budget adjustments and hire consultant after village manager announces retirement
Summary
At the Feb. 24 meeting the Dobbs Ferry Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Julius Derevynek as police sergeant, approved several grant‑funded budget amendments and transfers, authorized a $22,250 consulting contract to help find a replacement village administrator after Rob announced his retirement, and adopted 2026 priorities.
Dobbs Ferry '2/24/2026 — The Village of Dobbs Ferry Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday to approve personnel changes, budget adjustments tied to state and federal grants, a tax‑related settlement and a professional services contract to assist with the village administrator search after the administrator announced his retirement.
Mayor Nell opened the meeting and presided over the promotion of Police Officer Julius Derevynek to police sergeant. Mayor Nell read a biographical summary provided by Chief Rivera and administered the oath of office; Derevynek responded, "I do." The board then voted to appoint him, recorded as unanimous in the meeting (6-0).
Why it matters: The board moved several personnel actions during the meeting, signaling a near‑term turnover in the village administration and changes in public‑safety staffing.
The board authorized a tax certiorari settlement with Dischner Beacon Hill Estates Cooperative Inc., described in the record as covering multiple years with a total stated amount of $52,625.76. Trustees also approved budget amendments that staff said increase both revenue and matching expenditures…
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