City council woman Regina Angela recognized Mayor Valentine's service to the city.
By Nancy Peckenham
Mayor Says Council May Still Address PBA Settlement
Mayor Nicholas Valentine adjourned the last scheduled meeting of his 12 years in public office with the bang of a gavel Monday evening but not before he warned council members that they may have to come back for a special meeting before the end of the year. The reason, he said, has to do with the Police Benevolent Association, which faces the layoff of seven city police officers if a last-minute deal cannot be struck.
Thomas Comes Aboard Waterfront Committee
Chuck Thomas, who is in charge of outreach at the Newburgh Free Library, will be joining the Waterfront Advisory Committee, a step that was celebrated by council woman Marge Bell and Mayor Valentine on Monday. Although a well-recognized figure about the city, Thomas only recently became a city resident, making him eligible to serve on a committee.
PILOT Agreement for Burton Towers
City council voted to approve a PILOT agreement with the developers who are planning a renovation of the 126-unit apartment building. The PILOT, or payment in lieu of taxes, amounts to a payment of $105,909 the first year, followed by a 2.5 percent annual increase. Corporation Council Michelle Kelson said that the owners will also pay $450,000 in delinquent water and sewer charges and $272,000 for delinquent PILOT payments incurred by the previous owners, as well as a municipal impact fee of $200,000.
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