Council approves Tax-cap override local law postponed to November 18 (4-1), 4–1

Tax-cap override local law postponed to November 18 (4-1)

4 yes, 1 no

Donald Przytula (yes), Jacqueline Bardini (yes), Greg Totino (yes), Ozzy Albra (no), Brian Wrye (yes)

Public hearing on noise law (Chapter 108 repeal and replace) continued to December 2

0 yes, 0 no

2026 Special District Benefit Unit Rolls — hearing held, rolls adopted by consent

0 yes, 0 no

2027 preliminary budget hearing continued to November 18; budget not adopted

0 yes, 0 no

Consent agenda adopted as amended (14 items)

0 yes, 0 no

Kirchhoff Acquisitions (Fishkill Medical Park) stormwater easement tabled to November 18

0 yes, 0 no

Multi-year capital plan amendment tabled to November 18

0 yes, 0 no

Winter recreation staff hire approved

0 yes, 0 no

Resignation of part-time Officer Patrick Nesbitt accepted

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution to Re-Authorize Agreement with Dutchess County for Shared Services Program for Procurement

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution Of The Town Of Fishkill To Schedule A Public Hearing To Consider A Local Law Regarding The Parking And Storage Of Trailers, Boats, And Similar Equipment On Town Highways

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution Granting Authority To The State Of New York To Adjust Town Of Fishkill Owned Water Facilities On Route 52 Included In Pin 8021.75 - Route 52 At Route 82 Intersection Improvements

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution Adopting Local Law No. ___Of 2026 Of The Town Of Fishkill Amending Chapter 150 Of The Town Code To Regulate Shipping Containers And Portable Storage Containers On Residential Property

0 yes, 0 no

Fishkill Medical Park Subdivision

The town was set to sign a stormwater maintenance easement for the medical office building project, but the applicant's attorney asked at the last minute to substitute Fishkill Medical Park MOB LLC as the signing entity.

tabled · still tabled

133 Old Route 9 site work without approvals?

A resident said heavy site development — grading, stone fill, hundreds of truckloads — has continued for seven months on the commercial parcel with no board approvals or neighbor notification, raising stormwater and groundwater concerns.

What it means: The property owner continuing work.

2027 Tentative Budget and Tax Levy Increase

The board was poised to allow a roughly $58 tax increase on the median-assessed home ($502,000) by breaking the state tax cap, but punted to November 18 amid resident concerns about affordability and uneven employee raises. The supervisor pledged a below-cap alternative cutting most raises to 2%.

What it means: Roughly $58 on the median-assessed home per year if the override passes; the below-cap alternative would use fund balance instead.

HOA transparency and accountability

Councilman Przytula pushed for a town permitting or registry system for HOAs after residents reported being denied financial reports and voting rights. The town attorney will research feasibility, possibly via local law.

What it means: A proposed ~$100 annual permit fee per HOA could fund oversight.

Route 52/82 roundabout and water-facility adjustments

A roughly $7 million state roundabout at Route 52/82 will include sidewalks, lighting, and a water loop system that saves Brinckerhoff Water District residents about $1 million. The town takes over landscape maintenance, and the state needs permission to move town water lines.

What it means: The state funds the project; the town assumes landscape and lighting maintenance; district residents save roughly $1 million on the loop system.

Police staffing and possible shift to full-time officers

The supervisor floated banking tax money to hire full-time patrol officers by 2028-29, citing chronic part-time staffing struggles; council members objected that no plan exists and demanded a public hearing and department review before any commitment.

What it means: Three to six full-time officer hires could be funded from the proposed override revenue plus bond payoffs around 2028-29.

Home Rule Request for Police Chief Retirement Law

Chief Christopher Strattner resigned after one year, during which he delivered the department's first full rules-and-regulations manual since 1972, body cameras, and updated equipment. Jason Murtaug was named officer in charge; some members wanted his background made public.

What it means: The department gains continuity through an experienced acting leader.