Pelham Manor, New York
Recent meetings
Board of Trustees
The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly vote on resolutions to apply for grants for a Climate Smart Communities feasibility study under Glover Field Complex and a Water Quality Improvement Project at Forest and Clay Green Infrastructure. The board will also consider awarding a street sweeping services contract, a request to use Shore Park for a Rosh Hashanah service, and may enter executive session to discuss litigation and personnel matters.
- Resolution authorizing grant application for Climate Smart Communities feasibility study at Glover Field Complex
- Resolution authorizing grant application for Water Quality Improvement Project at Forest and Clay Green Infrastructure
- Consideration of resolution to award street sweeping services
- Request from Rabbi Resnick of Pelham Jewish Center to use Shore Park for Rosh Hashanah service on September 13, 2026
- Possible executive session to discuss pending litigation and employment of particular person(s)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will receive reports from the Fire and Public Works departments, hear an announcement on a village-wide roadway evaluation, and consider a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign an abstract of vouchers. The Board may also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation and employment of a particular person.
- Fire Department report: 53 calls in May, including 8 EMS rescues and 3 mutual aid calls
- DPW report: ordered new dump truck for leaf collection, snow removal, and general maintenance
- DPW report: repaired 5 street lights, used 1 ton of blacktop for potholes, planted 5 trees
- Resolution authorizing Mayor to sign Abstract of Vouchers #34691-34725
- Potential executive session for litigation and employment discussion
The Board of Trustees approved the May 26 meeting minutes, adopted the Fire and DPW reports, and approved vouchers 34691-34725—all unanimously. No substantive policy decisions or votes on new contracts or ordinances occurred. The village announced a village-wide roadway evaluation by consultant AKRF, with community surveys and site visits to begin soon.
- Approved May 26 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adopted Fire Department and DPW reports (unanimous)
- Approved voucher numbers 34691-34725 (unanimous)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is discussing a request to refer an application for site plan and special permit approval to the Planning Board. The applicant, First Student, proposes to repair and reuse an existing 18,000-square-foot warehouse at 5 Canal Road as an automobile repair shop for school bus maintenance. The facility would operate entirely indoors with no bus storage or diesel fuel, and the applicant requests a parking variance for six spaces.
- Proposed reuse of existing warehouse at 5 Canal Road as an automobile repair shop for school bus fleet maintenance
- Operations limited to indoor maintenance including NYS DOT inspections, oil changes, brake repairs, and bus washing
- Applicant requests Board discretion under Village Code §210-23(C) to allow 6 parking spaces instead of standard requirement
- No diesel fuel storage or overnight outdoor vehicle storage planned
- Project deemed Type II action exempt from SEQRA; Short Environmental Assessment Form submitted
The Board of Trustees approved an updated village fee schedule, a $36,500 contract for catch basin cleaning, and several site plan referrals. Additionally, the Board approved previous meeting minutes and various departmental reports.
- Approved May 11, 2026 meeting minutes
- Approved Police, Treasurer, and Clerk reports (unanimous)
- Referred site plan amendments for 5 Canal Road and 825 Pelham Parkway to the Planning Board (unanimous)
- Awarded $36,500 catch basin cleaning contract to Fred A. Cook Jr., Inc. (unanimous)
- Established updated fee schedule including increased building permit fees (unanimous)
- Approved Shore Park use requests for Ravneeta Consul and Matthew Murphy (unanimous)
- Approved Voucher Numbers 34653-34690 (unanimous)
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is reviewing a building project plan submitted by the New York Athletic Club for their Travers Island pool complex at 31 Shore Rd. The plan details flood mitigation strategies, including constructing the building at elevation +12.5 feet, using a concrete slab on grade supported by piles, and placing all mechanical and electrical equipment above FEMA's Design Flood Elevation of +15 feet. The submission includes extensive construction documents across multiple disciplines. No votes or decisions are listed; the item is presented for discussion.
- Building project plan submitted by NYAC for Travers Island pool complex at 31 Shore Rd
- Flood mitigation measures: structure built at +12.5 ft, mechanicals above DFE of +15 ft
- Installation of flood vents and above-DFE electrical outlets
- Construction document set includes over 100 sheets (architectural, structural, MEP, fire alarm, sprinkler, landscape, lighting, civil)
- FEMA Elevation Form included for compliance with National Flood Insurance Program
The Board of Trustees unanimously denied a floodplain development permit for the New York Athletic Club, directing them to seek a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Board also approved street closures for two private events and authorized vouchers for payments.
- Denied NY Athletic Club floodplain permit (unanimous)
- Approved street closures for Allison Douglass (unanimous)
- Approved street closures for Michelle Matyko (unanimous)
- Approved vouchers 34626-34652 (unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Session (unanimous)
- Approved April 27, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Fire and DPW reports (unanimous)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Pelham Manor Board of Appeals will consider consulting legal counsel for guidance on Pelham Manor Code Chapter 210.32-C and the rehearing process. The agenda lists only this administrative item and contains no public hearings, rezonings, or budget actions.
- Consideration to convene advice of counsel on Pelham Manor Code Chapter 210.32-C and the rehearing process.
Planning Board
The Pelham Manor Planning Board will hold a public meeting to consider a site plan amendment for the New York Athletic Club at 31 Shore Road. The agenda includes review of the application, accompanying environmental assessment form (FEAF), and stormwater pollution prevention plan. The board will also consider minutes from two prior meetings.
- Site plan amendment for New York Athletic Club at 31 Shore Road
- Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF) for the NYAC project
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the NYAC pool complex
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will consider approving a site plan amendment for the Kumon Learning Center at 904 Pelhamdale Avenue, including conditions on employee parking and facade materials. They will also vote on a street closure for a block party at 1305 Bolton Road and two requests to use Shore Park for Cub Scouts and a community BBQ. The meeting includes receiving the March 2026 police report (348 incidents) and treasurer's report (fund balance $8,908,342.34), as well as authorizing voucher payments and possibly entering executive session for litigation and personnel.
- Consideration of site plan amendment for Kumon Learning Center at 904 Pelhamdale Avenue with conditions on employee parking and facade design
- Street closure request for block party at 1305 Bolton Road on June 19, 2026
- Shore Park use requests: Cub Scouts on June 10 (50-70 people) and Siwanoy Dad's Club BBQ on June 18 (150-200 people)
- Resolution authorizing mayor to sign abstract of vouchers (numbers 34576-34625)
- Police report for March 2026 shows 348 incidents; treasurer's report shows $8,908,342.34 fund balance
The Board of Trustees approved a site plan amendment for the Kumon Learning Center at 904 Pelhamdale Avenue. Approval is conditional upon employee parking restrictions and specific facade renovation requirements to maintain the property's character.
- Approved site plan amendment for Kumon Learning Center (904 Pelhamdale Avenue)
- Approved April 13, 2026 meeting minutes
- Approved Police and Treasurer reports
Planning Board
The Pelham Manor Planning Board is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on plans, a narrative, and specifications for a Kumon Learning Center. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the remainder consists of procedural documents.
- Review of Kumon Learning Center plans, narrative, and specifications
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will consider a resolution declaring a home rule request to extend the village's red-light camera program through December 1, 2031, supporting state bills A.10722/S.9639. Trustees will also review a site plan amendment for a Kumon Learning Center at 904 Pelhamdale Avenue and authorize the mayor to sign an abstract of vouchers (numbers 34532-34575). Department reports from Fire and Public Works will be presented, and the board may enter executive session to discuss pending litigation and personnel.
- Resolution for home rule request to extend red-light camera program (A.10722/S.9639) through 2031
- Consideration of site plan amendment for Kumon Learning Center at 904 Pelhamdale Avenue
- Resolution authorizing mayor to sign abstract of vouchers (numbers 34532-34575)
- Fire department report noting a $600,000 structure fire loss and 36 in-service training sessions
- DPW report highlighting 22 street signs replaced and curbside leaf collection ending April 15
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution requesting state legislation to extend the Village's red-light camera program until December 1, 2031. The Board also approved vouchers for payments and referred a site plan amendment for a Kumon Learning Center to the Planning Board.
- Approved vouchers 34532-34575 (unanimous)
- Referred Kumon Learning Center site plan amendment to Planning Board (unanimous)
- Approved Fire and DPW reports (unanimous)
- Approved March 23, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Declared home rule request for red-light camera extension (unanimous)