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New Windsor council reviews $450 uniform allowance proposal, announces committee assignments and plans to seek more law enforcement presence
Summary
At the June 16 work session the New Windsor Town Council reviewed a proposed $450 uniform allowance for public works employees, announced committee membership assignments, and directed the mayor to reach out to Sheriff DeWees about increasing law enforcement presence; no formal votes on the allowance or enforcement commitments were recorded.
During its June 16, 2025, work session the New Windsor Town Council discussed personnel policy, committee assignments and public safety concerns.
Under 'Policies and procedures' the council listed a proposal to change the uniform allowance for all public works employees to $450. The transcript records the proposed amount but does not show a formal motion or vote to adopt the change during the meeting.
Councilmembers also announced committee assignments for the new council configuration. The transcript lists the assignments as follows: Public Works — Councilmembers Dave Hoffman and Josh Wolfe Mallow; Water & Sewer — Councilmembers Connor Frock and Dante Howard; Public Safety & Health — Councilmembers Dante Howard and Kimberlee Schultz; Economic Development — Councilmembers Josh Wolfe Mallow and Connor Frock; Community Enhancement/Relations — Councilmember Kimberlee Schultz and Councilmember Dave Hoffman.
On public safety, Mayor Cornick said he would reach out to Sheriff DeWees to pursue increased law enforcement presence in town; the discussion recorded an intention to contact the sheriff but did not include a vote or funding commitment. The meeting also noted an upcoming MOTM event scheduled for Oct. 4 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and recorded a resident attendee, Michael Hicks of the Boy Scouts, who was present to work on a merit badge.
The transcript does not record additional details about implementation, such as who would administer the uniform allowance change, what budget would cover it, or what timeline would apply if approved. The council adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
