Opening:

• The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Announcements:

1. Upcoming Events:
   • Window Decorating: Saturday, October 26 (Grades 1–5, 9:30 AM–1 PM).
   • Irvington Theater Open House: Saturday, October 26, 2–4 PM.
   • Halloween Parade: Sunday, October 27, 3:15 PM, starting at Immaculate Conception Church parking lot.
   • Election Day: November 5, 2024. Confirm voting locations.
   • Turkey Trot: Sunday, November 24, 2 PM, starting at Down Lane.
   • Halloween Music Schedule: 11 bands performing at five locations around the village on Halloween night.

Discussions:

2. Community Concerns:
   • Drainage Projects: Approval of $33,785 for a catch basin and storm drain installation on Cyrus Field Road.
   • Sidewalk and Park Proposal: Community objections to a developer’s offer regarding sidewalks and park creation.
   • Fieldpoint Parking Lot Expansion: Concerns over tree removal, with plans for replanting and electric vehicle chargers.
   • Traffic Change Proposal: Proposal for a one-way direction on South Astor Street, pending further neighbor input.
   • Dog Leash Rules in Matthiessen Park: Support for on-leash dogs with specific rules (e.g., leash length, no dogs in playgrounds).
3. Affordable Housing: Discussion of a local policy agenda (“25 in 5”) supporting affordable housing.
4. Correspondence:
   • Community members shared feedback on park and traffic policies, with additional comments on allowing dogs in parks.

Resolutions Passed:

1. Special Permits:
   • Temporary extension for adaptive reuse of the historic Octagon House until November 15, 2024.
2. Appointments:
   • Parks Groundskeeper: Michael Maraj appointed at $82,550 annually.
   • Volunteer Firefighter: Michael Nier conditionally approved.
   • Traffic Calming Committee: Dr. Fesco Mall appointed (term expires December 2024).
   • Recreation Advisory Committee: K.O. Keefe appointed (term expires December 2025).
3. Lease Agreement:
   • Renewed agreement for a garage rental with JAAP Management Corporation at $200/month.
4. Architectural Review Board:
   • Resignation of Libby Lando accepted with regret.

Board and Committee Reports:

1. Department of Public Works (DPW):
   • Completed drainage, maintenance, and tree trimming projects.
   • Assisted with village event setups.
2. Recreation Department:
   • Updates on Halloween events and Turkey Trot sponsorships.
3. Theater and Library:
   • Theater Open House: October 26.
   • Library Book Sale: October 24–26.
4. Traffic and Parking:
   • Coordination with Tarrytown for their Halloween Parade (encouraging use of trains for transport).

Public Comment:

• No additional public comments were made.