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Council advances tax-abatement ordinance to second reading after public questions
Summary
Council introduced a first reading of a five-year tax abatement ordinance for a Turnpike-area property; public commenters asked how the abatement benefits the community and council moved the ordinance to a June 1 second reading.
Pleasantville’s council introduced the first reading of an ordinance authorizing a five-year tax abatement for properties identified on the Turnpike (noted in the record as Today LLC properties at 14-11 and 18-28 Old Turnpike) and later voted to move the measure to second reading on June 1.
During public comment, resident Tim Jones asked how the abatement would benefit the community and whether employment or design standards would be enforced. A council member said the program is intended to help small businesses expand and that “there are certain standards” the businesses must meet.
The council recorded a motion and a roll-call indicating the ordinance will move to second reading on June 1. No final abatement agreement was executed on May 18.
What’s next: the ordinance is scheduled for second reading and a public hearing on June 1; council members and staff said they will provide additional information about program standards and anticipated community benefits ahead of that hearing.
