"It is essential to the maintenance of a democratic society that the public business be performed in an open and public manner and that the citizens of this state be fully aware of and able to observe the performance of public officials and attend and listen to the deliberations and decisions that go into the making of public policy. The people must be able to remain informed if they are to retain control over those who are their public servants. It is the only climate under which the commonweal will prosper and enable the governmental process to operate for the benefit of those who created it."

New York State Open Meetings Law - Section 100. Legislative declaration.

"The legislature hereby finds that a free society is maintained when government is responsive and responsible to the public, and when the public is aware of governmental actions. The more open a government is with its citizenry, the greater the understanding and participation of the public in government."

New York State Freedom of Information Law - Section 84. Legislative declaration.

View the Proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance for Oct. 24th (Approx 27 Kbytes)

This is a PDF version of the proposed proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance that was distributed at the October 24, 2006 workshop and Village Board meeting. Another discussion, and possibly a vote, will occur at the November 14th Village Board meeting.

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There will be a Workshop of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. followed by a Board Meeting at 8:00 p.m. the Piermont Village Hall as follows:

1. Workshop - Update on Proposed Renovations to Village Hall

2. Public Comment

3. Continuation of Public Hearing (8:15 p.m.) - proposed Historic Preservation Local Law

4. Update on Phase II of the Ash Street drainage repair

5. Discuss letter to Village Attorney with reference to 441 Piermont Avenue driveway access

6. Review memo from Assessor/Consultant regarding a Veteran's Exemption refund

7. Discuss proposal from Public Finance Assoc., Inc.

8. Resolution to submit the 2006 Return of Unpaid Taxes to the County of Rockland Department of Finance

9. Resolution to close dormant bank accounts

10. Resolution to authorize the Mayor to sign the Stormwater Consortium of Rockland County Cooperating MS4 Letter of Intent

11. Request from Clearwater, Inc. to allow the Mystic Whaler to dock at the Pier in Spring 2007

12. Resolution to consolidate seven (7) dormant bank accounts

13. Approval of Warrant

14. Department Reports

15. Old/New Business

16. Adjournment

Village of Piermont - Village Board Meeting Minutes - 2006

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