Middletown Board of Estimate approves grants, fee waivers and budget transfers; several items tabled
May 02, 2026 | Middletown, Orange County, New York
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The Middletown Board of Estimate on April 30, 2026 approved a series of routine administrative items including acceptance of a $4,999 municipal tourism grant from Orange County and a waiver of downtown sidewalk sale fees for a Cinco de Mayo weekend event.
Other actions included approval of transfers within the police budget to buy equipment (including metal detectors and other items), authorization of a seven‑month Business Improvement District contract for fertilizing and weed control across downtown parks and lots (April–October, including pre‑emergent treatment twice and manual and herbicide weeding), and approval of a confidential security/IT equipment transfer for City Hall (transcript lists the amount as "$2,95651"; amount is garbled in the record).
During utility adjustments the board approved a $200 fee waiver for Mr. John Ruiz with a requirement that he arrange to have his property maintained. Several snow removal claims for commercial properties (including 77 Dson Avenue and 121 North Street) were discussed, but board members said the submitted photos did not show snow and no motions were made; those items therefore died for lack of motion. A request to approve an extension for a development at 122 Dorothia Dicks Drive was tabled due to a typographical error in a letter.
Most routine items were moved by Massie and seconded by Rodriguez; votes were recorded by voice with "I" responses in the transcript for approvals. The board concluded with a motion to adjourn.
The meeting record includes lists of locations to be covered by the BID weed‑control contract (City Hall, Police Station, Airy Way Park, John F. Dgnen Square, King Street Park, Run for Downtown Park, Jerry's Park, Orchard Street Lot, Rail Trail, Commons Lot, South Street Lot, James Street Lot and Canal Street Lot). Several agenda items referenced supporting documents and photos that board members said they would review further if needed.
Other actions included approval of transfers within the police budget to buy equipment (including metal detectors and other items), authorization of a seven‑month Business Improvement District contract for fertilizing and weed control across downtown parks and lots (April–October, including pre‑emergent treatment twice and manual and herbicide weeding), and approval of a confidential security/IT equipment transfer for City Hall (transcript lists the amount as "$2,95651"; amount is garbled in the record).
During utility adjustments the board approved a $200 fee waiver for Mr. John Ruiz with a requirement that he arrange to have his property maintained. Several snow removal claims for commercial properties (including 77 Dson Avenue and 121 North Street) were discussed, but board members said the submitted photos did not show snow and no motions were made; those items therefore died for lack of motion. A request to approve an extension for a development at 122 Dorothia Dicks Drive was tabled due to a typographical error in a letter.
Most routine items were moved by Massie and seconded by Rodriguez; votes were recorded by voice with "I" responses in the transcript for approvals. The board concluded with a motion to adjourn.
The meeting record includes lists of locations to be covered by the BID weed‑control contract (City Hall, Police Station, Airy Way Park, John F. Dgnen Square, King Street Park, Run for Downtown Park, Jerry's Park, Orchard Street Lot, Rail Trail, Commons Lot, South Street Lot, James Street Lot and Canal Street Lot). Several agenda items referenced supporting documents and photos that board members said they would review further if needed.
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