On the agenda: Greenwich September 14, 2026 — Automated License Plate (Sep 14)

Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees
September 14, 2026 – 7:00pm – DRAFT
The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Greenwich was held September 14, 2026,
in the Board Room at 6 Academy St. Present were Mayor Hurley, Trustees: Esker and Moore, as well as
Attorney Kelly, Chief Danko, President Crawford and Wastewater Operator Casey. Trustee Vandewater
and DPW Superintendent / Fire Chief Smith were absent. Chief Danko, CCGY President Crawford and
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Casey were present as well. Mayor Hurley opened the meeting at
7:00 pm.
7:00pm Public Hearing on Authorizing Village Hall Roof Repair Expenditure not to exceed $700 to be
paid from the Community Center Repair Reserve Account opened with a motion by Trustee Moore,
seconded by Trustee Esker and carried by all. No public comments.
Motion to close Public Hearing made by Trustee Moore, seconded by Trustee Esker and carried by all.
Resolution No18 of 2026 Authorize Expenditure not to exceed $700 form Community Center Repair
Reserve Account made on a motion by Trustee Moore, seconded by Trustee Esker and carried by all.
Guest speaker Justin Rushinski assessed the Village Hall roof and reported that it requires extensive
repairs. All four valleys, the ridge cap, and many slate tiles are cracked, broken, missing, or punctured.
Because the slate was installed over improperly completed repairs, the condition of the concealed work
cannot be guaranteed.
Estimated options:
• Repair the existing slate roof: $50,000–$75,000. This work would still leave the Village with a
roof that currently leaks.
• Remove the existing roof, install new decking, and asphalt shingles: $100,000–$125,000.
• Remove the existing roof and install a metal roof: approximately $200,000.
• Remove the existing roof and install a new slate roof: approximately $300,000.
Risks and next steps: If the roof is not addressed soon, existing leaks and concealed water damage will
worsen and eventually become visible. Photographs documenting leak locations were provided. The
estimates do not include structural repairs that may be discovered during the work. Mr. Rushinski
emphasized that the roof requires attention and that decisions must be made. Trustee Esker
volunteered to serve as the point person for the Community Center, and Mayor Hurley will speak with
Trustee Grimmke about collaborating with her.
Vouchers:
General Fund Voucher numbers 106 – 152 totaling $49,984.16
Water Fund Voucher numbers 16 – 23 totaling $14,997.08
G Fund Voucher numbers 17 – 28 totaling $9,098.88
Capital Project Voucher numbers 5 – 7 totaling $1,741.41.
Motion to pay the above bills, so moved by Trustee Moore, seconded by Trustee Esker and carried by
all.
Approval of Draft Meeting 8.10.26 Minutes made by Trustee Moore, seconded by Trustee Esker and
carried by all.

Department Reports:
Fire: Mayor Hurley delivered the August report. The department responded to 16 in-district alarms for
the month. Calls included 13 EMS calls, 3 fires, 0 service calls, 0 rescue extrications, 0 hazardouscondition calls, and 0 motor vehicle accidents. Mutual aid was provided 11 times to Easton, Buskirk,
Salem, and Middle Falls. Mutual aid was received zero times. Department hours for August totaled 564,
including 60 fire and emergency response hours, 43.5 training hours, and 101.5 activity hours for a total
of 205 hours. The Greenwich Free Library summer program was welcomed at the Fire Station in
conjunction with Washington County Department of Public Safety to participate in programs on drones,
EMS First Response, and a firehouse demonstration. The group ended with a station tour and story time.
Police: Chief Danko delivered the August report. Seven cases were reported to DCJS in August, bringing
the year-to-date total to 88. There were 3 arrests during the month and 36 for the year to date. County
Dispatch logged 69 calls in August making the total 670 for the year. Officers investigated 1 motor
vehicle accident during the month, for a yearly total of 14. Other incidents included vehicle and traffic
matters, harassment, and trespassing. The department issued 19 traffic tickets in June, bringing the
yearly total to 117.
DPW Streets: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Casey delivered the August report: 24 overtime
hours. Routine and seasonal work included but not limited to: equipment maintenance, dig-safe locates,
monthly meter reads, mowing and trimming parks, repainting crosswalks, reload dog stations, update
village paperwork and attending monthly highway association meeting. The crew assisted the GGCC in
preparing for EBJ concert in the park and set up Cottage St closure for the block party.
Water/Sewer: Wastewater Operator Nick Casey presented the August report and noted that there were
no major breakdowns or repairs. 25 Eddy Street Service Line Request -The owner of 25 Eddy Street is
requesting a 2-inch service line to support a sprinkler system. Because the property is located on a state
road, the request will involve coordination with the Department of Transportation. The work may
require directional drilling, along with the hiring of contractors and engineers. Mayor Hurley will follow
up with the owner regarding next steps. August System Totals Total gallons pumped: 7,005,000
Daily pumping average: 226,000 gallons
Average tank height: 52.7 feet
Total wastewater treated: 790,000 gallons
Daily wastewater treatment average: 25,000 gallons
Youth Report: President Crawford delivered the August report for the Greenwich Youth Center. During
the month, the center served 94 children and was open for nine days. She noted that children are not
simply dropping in briefly; they are staying and participating. The Halloween Parade is developing into a
broader festival centered in Mowry Park, with planned events and food offerings. Mayor Hurley read a
letter from President Crawford requesting a 12% increase in Village support to help cover salaries and
retain quality staff. The increase would add $6,000 per year, bringing the Village’s annual contribution to
$56,000. Treasurer Clothier outlined several scenarios for when the Gannon Fund may be depleted.
Attorney Kelly noted that funding for the Greenwich Youth Center can come from the Village General
Fund and emphasized that this is a Village responsibility that should be managed by the Village.
Treasurer Clothier said she is awaiting Board direction on the funding source for the $500 monthly rent
payment. President Crawford understood that the Gannon Fund was intended as seed money. Potential
revenue sources include charging for certain services, expanding the Youth Center’s role in the Summer

Program, and pursuing an intermunicipal youth partnership with the Town. The contract may need to be
amended, with further discussion anticipated in October.
Motion to increase contribution to Greenwich Youth Center by 12% made by Trustee Moore, seconded
by Trustee Esker and carried by all.
Mayor: Mayor Hurley delivered the August report - Water Project Our next debt service is due in
October. The payment will be $178,000. In September 2024, we raised the rate to 30% and that brought
us an additional $76K. We need a rate increase of 22.5% to make the difference since we budgeted
$99K.
WWTP – Upgrade Work continues to move forward on the Wastewater Treatment Plant project. The
Basis of Design Report was submitted to DEC and EFC in June 2025, followed by the final plans and
specifications on February 2, 2026. We are still awaiting comments on both submissions. In addition, the
Village submitted an application for a new SPDES permit in 2022 to accommodate the proposed increase
in plant capacity. DEC released the draft permit on June 10, 2026, and it has been proceeding through
the public comment process. Once the SPDES permit is finalized, we expect DEC and EFC to release their
comments on the Basis of Design Report and final plans and specifications. Depending on the extent of
those comments, the next step will be to finalize the project for bidding, with the goal of releasing bids
later this fall and preparing for construction in 2027. We are also still awaiting closing on the EFC ShortTerm State Revolving Fund loan and are working to ensure that financing is in place so the Village has
funds available to make payments to contractors as the project moves forward. NY Forward – Small
Project Fund We did not get a response to our RFP. We have extended it by three weeks; the new
deadline is October 9th by 12 p.m. EST and we plan to do interviews and make appointments for the
November meeting. We are also going to recommend to the committee that the project owners kick in
towards the administrative fee so we can hopefully entice more qualified project administrators.
NY Forward – Gazebo and Main Street The Workplan and Budget forms for the Village’s NY Forward
contracts have been received and are currently under review. Once the Village confirms that everything
is acceptable, the Contracts Administration team will continue compiling the full contract package for
Village signature. This if both for the Revitalize Mowry Park and Main Street Streetscape projects.
EPA FY 26 Working through the workplan for our latest grant. We have updated the project timeline to
begin December 1, 2026 and to go through November 30, 2030.
Old Business:
Community Center Building Discussion: We touched on this earlier in this meeting and will continue in
the months and weeks ahead, as always the public is invited to join in.
Automated License Plate Reader Policy - Attorney Kelly led the review of Policy No. 703. After review by
Attorney Morrelli, the policy was found to be consistent with the New York State Retention and
Disposition Schedule for Local Government Records.
Record retention: The policy requires records to be retained for at least 12 months. The GreenwichCambridge Police Department retains the records for 18 months.
MOU review: The Village is working with NYCOM to determine whether the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Capital Region Crime Analysis Center needs to be ratified. The MOU is also being
clarified by the Village attorneys.
Data access: In general, ALPR data may be accessed by either the Greenwich-Cambridge Police
Department or the Capital Region Crime Analysis Center. Any sharing of information must be supported
by good cause.

New Business:
Motion to approve awarding Bove fuel bid awards for non-ethanol gasoline, propane, fuel oil #2 and
ultra-low sulfur diesel at a price differential of .23 over delivered terminal pricing made by Trustee
Moore, seconded by Trustee Esker and carried by all.

Motion to approve appointment of Julianna DiPrima as Planning Board member effective immediately
through the end of the official Village year made by Trustee Moore, seconded by Trustee Esker and
carried by all.
Motion to appoint Michele Graham Village Clerk effective October 1, 2026 made by Trustee Esker,
seconded by Trustee Moore and carried by all.
Water Rate Increase discussion lead by Treasurer Clothier. The last water rent increase was September
2024. In order to meet this year’s debt service payment of $178,000 on the water project, water rates
will have to be increased by 22.5%. In terms of numbers, an inside user with the minimum consumption
of under 10,000 gallons will have an increase of $22.00 per billing cycle. The $12.00 reserve amount will
remain unchanged. A notice will go out in the upcoming billing.
Motion to increase water charges across the board by 22.5% effective immediately and will be reflected
in the February 1, 2027, billing. So moved by Trustee Moore, seconded by Trustee Esker and carried by
all.
Public Comment:
Permits:
Park Permit Banner in Mowry for GYC for the month of October - Approved
Parade Permit on Main St from ABC to Church St for GYC Halloween Parade 10.25.2026 - Approved
Park Permit in Mowry for GYC Post-Parade Festival 10.25.2026 - 12-4 pm - Approved
Parade Permit GGCC Tractor Parade on 11.21.2026 2-8:00pm - Approved
Correspondence:
Thank-you from Rylee Barbara DeLuca for the Gannon Scholarship award.
8:16pm - Motion to close Regular Meeting and move into Executive Session to discuss personnel issues..
Made by Trustee Moore, seconded by Trustee Esker and carried by all.
8:24pm Motion to close Executive Session and reopen Regular Meeting made by Trustee Esker,
seconded by Trustee Moore and carried by all.
8:25pm Motion to adjourn Regular Meeting made by Trustee Moore, seconded by Trustee Esker and
carried by all
Respectfully submitted. Jane Dowling - Village Clerk