Peekskill council approves routine resolutions: tree advisory board, Section 8 annual plan and grants among actions

The Peekskill Common Council approved a series of resolutions on Oct. 14 covering administrative, grant and procurement matters. Highlights include:

- J1: Adoption of Local Law 11 amending the city's tree‑preservation code to create a Tree Advisory Board (unanimous approval). - J2: Authorization for purchase of repair parts used in water‑distribution system operations (approved). - J3: Authorization to advertise a bid for 2026 water‑treatment plant chemicals and supplies (approved). - J5: Adoption of the City of Peekskill Section 8 annual housing plan for 2026, consistent with HUD requirements; the plan was available for 45 days and a public hearing was held on 09/08/2025 (approved). - J7: Authorization for the city manager to apply to the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (Round 9) for waterfront projects (approved). - J10 & J11: Acceptance of grant funding for public-safety units (a New York State Homeland Security award up to $15,000 for K‑9 sustainment and up to $75,000 for the Police Tactical Emergency Service Unit) (approved). - J12 & J13: Acceptance of small traffic-safety grants from the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee for enforcement and child passenger safety (approved).

Most resolutions were adopted by voice vote without recorded roll-call tallies; the clerk recorded each item and the approvals will be reflected in the official minutes.