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Ossining board approves contracts, appointments, permits and tax plans in May 26 session
Summary
The Town Board approved routine business including minutes, voucher acceptance, an appointment to the Board of Assessment Review, designation of the SPCA of Chester as designated recipient under Agriculture & Markets Law §109, several State Liquor Authority special-event permit authorizations, EMS contracts, real-property tax payment plans, an assessment refund and a settlement payment.
The Ossining Town Board on May 26 handled a series of routine but consequential administrative matters. The board approved minutes from its April 12 meeting and a voucher detail report read into the record (voucher amount transcribed at 307,47246). It appointed Jackie Saul to the Board of Assessment Review for a five-year term set to expire September 30, 2030.
The board adopted a resolution designating the SPCA of Chester as the recipient of voluntary animal shelter contributions collected in connection with dog-license renewals pursuant to New York Agriculture & Markets Law §109. The resolution directs the town to update dog-license application and renewal materials, create an accounting line for receipts, and remit collected funds to the SPCA of Chester on a schedule to be determined by town financial officers.
The board authorized the Supervisor to sign State Liquor Authority special-event permit forms for the Austin Fire Department inspection (June 27) and for vendors at the River Jam concert and fireworks series at Louis Angel Park, contingent on proof of insurance and required notifications to the town. Dates and applicants for the concert series were listed on the record.
The board approved two contracts to supplement local EMS coverage. One agreement is with Breton Hatson EMS to provide 24-hour supplemental EMT coverage and a second covers Sleepy Hollow EMS for 12 hours per day; both contracts were read with an hourly rate transcribed as $48.28 and were set to run June 1, 2026 through May 30, 2027.
Tax-administration items included approval of installment payment plans for delinquent property taxes at 7-01 Brooklap Drive (tax-sale ID 80.18-1-35/71) and 10-02 Bright Cliff Drive (tax ID 80.19-1-1-16102) after town code and state-law compliance checks. The board also authorized an assessment reduction and refund for 100 Revolutionary Road (parcel 97.15-1-38) to correct a clerical error on the 2025 assessment roll; the refund amount was read during the meeting in a form that is partially unclear in the transcript (see clarifying details). Finally, the board approved an adjusted settlement payment to resolve an automobile-damage claim, authorizing payment upon execution of a release and required tax paperwork.
Most items were moved and passed without extended debate; the clerk recorded motions, seconds and votes consistent with routine adoption. The board adjourned to executive session to receive advice of counsel regarding personnel contracts.
Votes at a glance: the meeting record shows motions for approval were moved and carried for minutes, voucher acceptance, Jackie Saul’s appointment, the SPCA designation under Agriculture & Markets Law §109, the liquor-permit authorizations, both EMS contracts, the two tax-payment plans, the assessment refund authorization, and the settlement payment.
