South Nyack Officials Interview Dissolution Consultants Monday

SOUTH NYACK, NY — Even though village hall is closed due to the snowstorm, South Nyack officials are working Monday evening, interviewing three consulting firms as they seek assistance for the process of dissolution, which village residents called for in a referendum in December.

The vote Dec. 17 was 508 "yes" to 292 "no." This initiated a process specified in New York State General Municipal Law, which village officials must follow, including preparing a dissolution plan within 180 days from the referendum.

The village has called a special Board of Trustees meeting for the interviews, which will be conducted on Zoom. The public is invited to watch. There will not be an open session.

• 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - The Center for Governmental Research. "Our team has deep experience with the village dissolution process in New York State and direct knowledge of municipal services and issues in South Nyack, having prepared an analysis of potential dissolution impacts for the Village in advance of the December. 17 referendum on dissolution," CRG said in its proposal.
• 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. - MRB Group. "The Village and its constituents need a clear understanding of the impact of dissolution from an economic and operational perspective. Our thorough planning process ensures an objective approach, comprehensive consideration, and an understandable summary for residents," MRB Group said in its proposal.
• 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. - Laberge Group. "As local governments search for ways to reduce overall spending and keep up with an increasing demand for services delivered to larger geographical areas, Laberge Group has led the way in providing practical cost saving alternatives to tax increases and municipal program cuts," the firm said in its proposal.

Find the agenda and the Zoom links here.