Mount Pleasant public meetings in 2023

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to authorize several purchase orders for administrative software and police equipment. The body will also vote on personnel hires for the Assessor's Office and the Division of Traffic & Safety.

• Award for Caustic Soda (25%) to PVS Minibulk, Inc.
• Purchase orders for Laserfiche and OpenGov software for the Town Clerk's Office
• Purchase of a vehicle radar unit and Axon body worn camera contract for the Police Department
• Decorative 30 MPH sign set for Hardscrabble Lake
• Hiring of Anthony Tothill as a seasonal intern and Noah Belmnahia as a Maintenance Worker

The Town Board unanimously approved a five-year contract for police body cameras and Tasers totaling $705,496.42. They also authorized a $66,600 annual contract for human resources consulting services and awarded a chemical supply bid for water treatment. Several smaller purchases for software, radar equipment, and signage were approved, along with hiring two employees.

• Approved $705,496.42 five-year Axon body camera and Taser contract for Police Department
• Approved $66,600 annual HR consulting contract with Public Sector HR Consultants LLC
• Awarded Caustic Soda supply bid to PVS Minibulk, Inc. at $1.63 per gallon
• Approved $3,830 Laserfiche licensing and $7,020 OpenGov software for Town Clerk
• Approved $2,995 vehicle radar unit and $1,876.50 speed limit signs for Hardscrabble Lake
• Hired Noah Belmnahia as Maintenance Worker effective Jan 10, 2024
• Hired Anthony Tothill as seasonal Assessor intern effective Dec 19, 2023
• Released $540 bond for completed curb cut work at 5 Burton Road

Town Board

The Town Board will consider the adoption of the final 2024 budget and a rezoning request for 96 acres at 582-590 Columbus Avenue. The board will also review several purchase orders for town equipment and maintenance.

• Final adoption of the 2024 Budget (Resolution 451-23)
• Rezoning of 582-590 Columbus Avenue (Legion of Christ Property) from OB-1 to R-3A Multi Family Residential
• Authorization to obtain bids for elevator upgrade
• Appointment of Gregg D. Hayden to the Industrial Development Agency
• Purchase orders for LED post top fixtures, light poles, and a speed radar sign

The Town Board adopted the Final 2024 Budget and approved a rezoning request for a 96-acre portion of the Legion of Christ property to allow for age-restricted multifamily housing. The board also authorized several equipment purchases and a Town Hall elevator upgrade bid process.

• Adopted Final 2024 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 96 acres at 582-590 Columbus Avenue to R-3A for 55+ townhomes (unanimous)
• Authorized bids for Town Hall Elevator Upgrade Project (unanimous)
• Appointed Gregg D. Hayden to the Industrial Development Agency (unanimous)
• Approved $35,229.57 for 2024 annual computer software maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $11,641.00 for LED post top fixtures and light poles (unanimous)
• Approved $3,700.00 for a solar radar speed sign (unanimous)
• Authorized $250.00 for Gianfranco Affrunti to take Erosion & Sediment Control training (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is considering a mixed-use biomedical community development called North 80 Phase 1A. The board will also review extension requests for a cluster subdivision and a parking lot expansion, along with two residential steep slope applications.

• North 80 Phase 1A: two buildings (approx. 180,000 sq ft) for retail, medical office, and residential
• Kensico Preserve: 90-day extension request for 73-lot cluster subdivision plus 2 lots
• 40 Saw Mill River Road: 1-year extension request for parking lot expansion
• 115 Milton Drive: application for in-ground pool, pool house, and retaining walls
• 121 Milton Drive: application for removal of dwelling and construction of new dwelling

The Planning Board approved two extension requests for previously approved projects. Other applications regarding a biomedical community and residential steep slope permits remained under review.

• Approved 90-day extension for Kensico Preserve 73-Lot Cluster Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved 1-year extension for 40 Saw Mill River Road parking lot expansion (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct a public hearing for the preliminary 2024 budget. Members will also consider a rezoning request for the Legion Property and a special election to create a water district extension.

• Proposed rezoning of 582-590 Columbus from OB-1 Zone to R-3A Zone
• Public hearing for the Preliminary 2024 Budget
• Special Town Election to determine creation of Pleasant Ridge Water District Extension No. 1
• Purchase order for Virginia Lane Drainage Improvement Project
• Purchase order for a new Traffic & Safety Vehicle

The Board scheduled a special election for December 19, 2023, to determine the creation of the Pleasant Ridge Water District Extension No. 1. Other actions included approving several infrastructure purchase orders and settling multiple tax certiorari claims.

• Scheduled special election for Pleasant Ridge Water District Extension No. 1 for Dec 19, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Authorized public hearing for Legion property rezoning on Dec 12, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved $279,800 for Virginia Lane Drainage Improvement Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $54,791 for new Traffic & Safety vehicle (Unanimous)
• Approved $23,900 for Kensico Water District controller hardware (Unanimous)
• Authorized settlement of various Tax Certiorari claims totaling $60,900 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Louis Alagno, Jr. as Laborer in Water & Sewer Department at $57,300 (Unanimous)
• Approved settlement regarding back taxes for 84 Beekman Avenue (Unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the implementation of new or revised redistricting plans. The meeting also includes standard reports from the supervisor, clerk, attorney, and council members.

• Public hearing on NYS State Election Law Section 17-206 regarding redistricting plans

The Town Board conducted a public hearing regarding procedures for implementing new or revised redistricting plans under NYS State Election Law Section 17-206. No final decisions were made during the meeting, and the Supervisor announced that the hearing remains open for further comments via mail or email.

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board is reviewing two new applications for sign replacements at shopping centers. The board will evaluate requests for signage at the Town Center and Rose Hill locations.

• Replacement of existing sign to 'Bar 141' at 1006 Broadway
• Replacement of existing sign with 'Dunkin' at 662 Columbus Ave

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting and public hearing. The primary focus is to consider procedures for implementing new or revised redistricting plans under NYS State Election Law Section 17-206.

• Public hearing on NYS State Election Law Section 17-206 regarding redistricting plans

The Town Board held a one-hour public hearing regarding a legal challenge to its at-large voting system under the New York State Voting Rights Act. Residents debated whether to adopt a ward system or fight the allegations in court, but no decision was made. The hearing remains open for written comments, and a follow-up special meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2023.

• Public hearing on redistricting opened for one hour
• Public hearing remains open for mail/email comments
• Special meeting scheduled for Nov 20, 2023
• Work session scheduled for Nov 21, 2023
• Business session scheduled for Nov 28, 2023

Town Board

The Town Board will consider the adoption of the preliminary 2024 budget and schedule related public hearings. The board is also reviewing several purchase orders for infrastructure and facility renovations. Other business includes personnel hires and a legal settlement.

• Authorization to Adopt Preliminary 2024 Budget (RESOLUTION 418-23)
• Plan review for interior alterations at 777 Old Saw Mill River Road (RESOLUTIONS 421-23, 422-23)
• Pat Henry Field Rehab purchase order (RESOLUTION 426-23)
• Renewal of prepared meals contract with Hubbard's Cupboard through December 31, 2025
• Settlement of Keily v. Town of Mt Pleasant and amended drainage easement (RESOLUTION 434-23)

The Town Board unanimously adopted the preliminary 2024 budget and scheduled a public hearing for November 28, 2023. The board also approved several purchase orders for emergency services, facility renovations, and field rehabilitation.

• Adopted Preliminary 2024 Budget (5-0)
• Scheduled Preliminary 2024 Budget public hearing for Nov 28, 2023 (5-0)
• Scheduled redistricting procedures public hearing for Nov 16, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved $1,266,943 annual contract for 2024 ALS services with Starnet Emergency Services, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $12,175 contract with Merone Landscaping Inc. for Pat Henry Field rehab (5-0)
• Renewed Hubbard's Cupboard prepared meals contract through Dec 31, 2025 with 3% price increase (5-0)
• Approved $1,850 settlement to Michael and Nancy Kiely regarding drainage easement claims (5-0)
• Authorized hiring of Kimberly Williams as Recreation Assistant at $49,555 salary (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing several applications for variances from local zoning codes. These requests include permissions for fences exceeding height limits and building additions that would violate yard setback or lot coverage requirements.

• Z-23-50: Fence height and placement variance at 5 Allen Street
• Z-23-52: 6-foot-high fence variance at 11 Liberty Street
• Z-23-54: Rear yard setback variance for one-story addition at 373 Commerce Street
• Z-23-55: Front/rear yard setback and lot coverage variances for 2-story addition at 895 Sleepy Hollow Road
• Z-23-57: Rear yard setback variance for a new deck at 633 Linda Avenue

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a SEQR Negative Declaration and a positive referral for the Kensico Preserve rezoning. A steep slopes permit for a residential addition at 67 Leroy Road was approved. An application for a landscaping headquarters in Hawthorne was discussed but not decided.

• Accepted SEQR Negative Declaration for Kensico Preserve rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved positive referral to Town Board for Kensico Preserve rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved steep slopes permit for garage, pool, and patio at 67 Leroy Road (unanimous)