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Pelham Manor public meetings in 2021

22 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 13, 2021

Board of Trustees

Board to vote on red light cameras on Pelhamdale Ave and Boston Post Rd

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on Local Law 6 of 2021, which would authorize red light cameras at intersections on Pelhamdale Avenue and Boston Post Road. The board will also consider contracts for sewer rehabilitation and snow removal, and set polling hours for the March 2022 village election.

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✓ Decided: Board approves sewer lining contract, cable franchise renewal

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees approved a contract with Kenyon Pipeline Inspection for sewer system rehabilitation, renewed the Cablevision franchise agreement, and set the March 15, 2022 election polling place. They also approved salary adjustments for the Village Manager and Village Clerk. Two items—Local Law 6 and a red light camera contract—were held over for discussion at the next meeting.

Mon Nov 22, 2021

Board of Trustees

Board to hold public hearings on leaf blower ban and cable franchise renewal

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on a proposed law to regulate internal combustion leaf blowers and on a cable franchise renewal agreement. They will also consider scheduling a public hearing on a red light camera law for Pelhamdale Avenue and Boston Post Road, and vote on a request to use Weihman Park for a goat petting zoo. The meeting includes routine items such as approving minutes, receiving reports, and setting the December schedule.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts Local Law 5 and renews Cablevision franchise agreement

The Board of Trustees unanimously adopted Local Law 5 of 2021 and authorized the Village Manager to renew the cable franchise agreement with Cablevision of Southern Westchester, Inc. They also scheduled a public hearing for December 13, 2021 on Local Law 6, which would allow red light cameras on Pelhamdale Avenue and Boston Post Road. The Board approved the use of Weihman Park for a Chamber of Commerce petting zoo, subject to insurance, and set the December board meeting for December 13. All votes were unanimous.

Mon Nov 8, 2021

Board of Trustees

Board to consider leaf blower ban and cable franchise renewal hearings

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, including reports from village departments and a discussion with the town historian. The board will vote on resolutions to schedule public hearings on a proposed local law restricting internal combustion leaf blowers and on a cable franchise renewal agreement. It will also consider authorizing the village manager to sign a license agreement with Westchester County for connecting village equipment to the county's radio system, and may enter executive session for a personnel matter.

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✓ Decided: Board schedules public hearings on leaf blower law and cable franchise renewal

The Board of Trustees approved minutes from prior meetings, accepted monthly reports from the Fire, Police, DPW, and Village Clerk, and authorized the Village Manager to sign a license agreement with Westchester County for the radio system. They also scheduled public hearings for November 22, 2021, on proposed Local Law 5 (internal combustion leaf blowers) and the Cable Franchise Renewal Agreement. The Board authorized the Mayor to sign vouchers and entered executive session for personnel and legal matters, taking no action.

Mon Oct 25, 2021

Board of Trustees

Board to hold public hearing on Local Law 4, set election details

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Local Law 4 of 2021, and will consider resolutions designating the firehouse as the sole polling place and specifying offices and terms for the March 15, 2022 village election. The board will also administer an oath of office to a new police officer, review minutes, receive the treasurer's report, and authorize the mayor to sign vouchers. An executive session on a personnel matter may be considered.

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✓ Decided: Pelham Manor Board approves Firehouse as sole polling place for March 2022 election

The Board of Trustees approved the Firehouse at 4 Penfield Place as the only polling place for the March 15, 2022 Village election and designated two Trustee seats (two-year terms) to be filled. They also approved the October 11 meeting minutes as amended, the Village Treasurer's report, and authorized the Mayor to sign vouchers. An executive session was held for personnel and legal matters, with no action taken.

Mon Oct 11, 2021

Board of Trustees

Pelham Manor board to consider leaf blower ban and sewer contract

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will review monthly reports, introduce a local law to amend the village code regarding internal combustion leaf blowers, and schedule a public hearing on it. They will also consider a resolution authorizing a contract with GHD Engineering Services for Phase 2 of sanitary sewer improvements, and act on several requests for park use and a road closure.

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✓ Decided: Board schedules public hearing on leaf blower ban, approves sewer contract

The Board of Trustees scheduled a public hearing for October 25, 2021, on Local Law 4, which would amend the Village Code to restrict and eventually ban gas-powered leaf blowers by 2024. The Board also authorized the Village Manager to sign a contract with GHD Engineering Services for Phase 2 of the Sanitary Sewer Improvements, estimated to cost $650,000–$700,000. Additionally, the Board approved the minutes, department reports, abstract of vouchers, and permits for Shore Park use and a block party. No action was taken in executive session.

Mon Sep 27, 2021

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Pelham Manor opts out of retail cannabis dispensaries and consumption sites

The Board of Trustees unanimously adopted Local Law Number 3 of 2021, opting out of licensing retail cannabis dispensaries and on-site consumption establishments. The board also approved the September 13, 2021 meeting minutes, the Fire and Village Treasurer reports, and authorized the mayor to sign vouchers. A resolution to change stop signs on Pelhamdale Avenue was delayed after public concerns.

Mon Sep 13, 2021

Board of Trustees

Pelham Manor board to introduce Local Law 3, set hearing, add stop sign

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees is meeting to introduce Local Law Number 3 of 2021 and schedule a public hearing on it, along with adopting 2021 adjusted base proportions and amending the traffic code to add a stop sign at Washington Avenue and Grant Avenue. The board will also consider two Shore Park use requests and authorize the mayor to sign vouchers. The agenda includes routine reports and an executive session on a personnel matter.

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✓ Decided: Board schedules public hearing on local law to ban cannabis dispensaries

The Board of Trustees scheduled a public hearing for September 27, 2021, on Local Law 3 of 2021, which would prohibit retail cannabis dispensaries and on-site consumption establishments in the Village. The Board also approved the August 16, 2021 meeting minutes, adopted the 2020 Final Assessment Roll for tax purposes, and amended the traffic code to add a stop sign at Washington Avenue and Grant Avenue. Additionally, the Board approved reports from the Police, Village Treasurer, DPW, and Village Clerk, and granted requests to use Shore Park for a Girl Scout meeting and a birthday party.

Mon Aug 16, 2021

Board of Trustees

Pelham Manor Board of Trustees meeting for August 16, 2021

The Board will review monthly reports from the Fire, Police, DPW, and Village Clerk departments. The session includes resolutions to award bids for street resurfacing, painting Village Hall, and tree work.

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✓ Decided: Board awards $541,670 street milling and resurfacing contract

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $541,670 contract with PCI Industries Corporation for street milling and resurfacing, awarded the exterior painting of Village Hall to JLT Painting for $47,200, and approved tree pruning and removal work for $21,370. The Board also granted requests to use Shore Park and to close Manor Ridge Road for a block party. All votes were unanimous.

Mon Jul 19, 2021

Board of Trustees

Pelham Manor Board discusses leaf blower ban and police appointments

The Board of Trustees will continue a public hearing regarding the Local Law 2 of 2021 leaf blower ban. The meeting also includes resolutions to confirm the Police Chief's appointment and a multi-modal project for a pedestrian crossing.

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✓ Decided: Board confirms Thomas Atkins as Pelham Manor Police Chief

The Board of Trustees unanimously confirmed Thomas Atkins as Police Chief and promoted Gregory Sancho to Police Lieutenant, with both taking their oaths of office. The Board also approved a resolution for a pedestrian crossing project at Boston Post Road and Esplanade, granted four Shore Park use requests, and approved a street closure for a block party on Bolton Road. Reports from the Police, DPW, and Village Clerk were accepted, and the Board entered executive session for a personnel matter, taking no action.

Mon Jun 28, 2021

Board of Trustees

Pelham Manor board to hold public hearing on leaf blower ban

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees is meeting to hold a public hearing on a proposed leaf blower ban (Local Law 2 of 2021), review reports from the fire chief and treasurer, and consider several resolutions, including scheduling July and August meetings and authorizing the mayor to sign vouchers. The agenda also includes proclamations for two Eagle Scout and Gold Award recipients, a sign permit for Strictly Pizza, and a possible executive session on a personnel matter.

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✓ Decided: Board approves sign permit for Strictly Pizza at 4400 Boston Post Road

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees approved a sign permit for Strictly Pizza at 4400 Boston Post Road, approved the minutes from the June 14 meeting, and approved the Fire and Village Treasurer reports. The Board also approved the July and August meeting schedule, a request to use Shore Park, a street closing for a block party, and authorized the Mayor to sign vouchers. No action was taken in executive session.

Mon Jun 14, 2021

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board introduces gas leaf blower ban, schedules public hearing

The Board of Trustees introduced Local Law 2 of 2021, which would ban internal combustion leaf blowers, and scheduled a public hearing for June 28, 2021. The Board also approved a court-ordered tax certiorari settlement of $4,933.74 for 101 Secor Lane, and approved adding stop signs at Plymouth Street and Townsend Avenue. Several requests to use Shore Park and to close streets for block parties were granted.

Mon May 24, 2021

Board of Trustees

Pelham Manor trustees to hold stormwater hearing, approve permits

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees is meeting to hold a public hearing on the annual stormwater management report, approve minutes and reports, and consider requests to use Shore Park for private events. The board will also vote on a sign permit for Crab Du Jour and authorize the mayor to sign vouchers. The agenda includes routine administrative items and public comment.

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✓ Decided: Board approves sign permit for Crab Du Jour, adopts stormwater report

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees approved a sign permit for Crab Du Jour, a new business in the Pelham Manor Shopping Center, after it met the village's sign criteria. The board also adopted the Annual Stormwater Management Report, authorized the mayor to sign vouchers, and approved two Shore Park use requests. Reports from the Fire Commissioner and Village Treasurer were accepted, and the board entered executive session for a personnel matter, taking no action.

Mon May 10, 2021

Board of Trustees

Board to consider red light cameras, pizzeria site plan, leaf blower rules

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will review monthly department reports and consider resolutions requesting state approval for red light cameras at Pelhamdale Avenue and Boston Post Road. The board will also discuss potential changes to leaf blower regulations and vote on a site plan for a proposed pizzeria at 4400 Boston Post Road. Several requests for park use and a street closure for a block party are on the agenda, along with a resolution to set a public hearing on the annual stormwater report.

✓ Decided: Board approves site plan for new pizzeria at 4400 Boston Post Road

The Board of Trustees approved the site plan for Exit Seven Realty LLC's proposed pizzeria at 4400 Boston Post Road, a non-conforming building that will be renovated with added green space. They also unanimously passed two Home Rule requests to the State Senate and Assembly for red light cameras at Pelhamdale Avenue and Boston Post Road, and set a public hearing for the annual stormwater report. Additionally, the Board approved several park and street closure requests, and authorized the mayor to sign vouchers.

Mon Apr 26, 2021

Board of Trustees

Pelham Manor trustees to vote on 2021-2022 budget and tax levy

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will consider resolutions to award contracts for street sweeping and sewer cleaning, and to adopt the 2021-2022 budget and tax levy. They will also discuss red light cameras and home rule legislation, and consider requests to use Shore Park for private events. The meeting includes public comment and a move to executive session for personnel and collective bargaining.

✓ Decided: Board adopts 2021-2022 budget with tax levy of $13.5 million

The Board of Trustees unanimously adopted the 2021-2022 budget and tax levy, setting the tax rate at $6.5605 per $1,000 for homestead properties and $9.4764 for non-homestead properties, with a total tax warrant of $13,519,577. The Board also awarded contracts for street sweeping to Three D Industrial Services ($2,975) and sanitary sewer cleaning to Fred A. Cook, Jr. Inc. ($67,250). Additionally, the Board approved a resolution to pursue red light cameras on Pelhamdale Avenue via Home Rule legislation, and authorized the Village Manager to sign an agreement for funding a pedestrian crossing at Boston Post Road and Esplanade.

Mon Apr 12, 2021

Board of Trustees

Pelham Manor board to hold public hearing on 2021-22 budget

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget, along with routine reports from the police chief, DPW superintendent, and village clerk. The board will also consider resolutions for catch basin cleaning and authorizing the mayor to sign vouchers. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session for personnel and collective bargaining.

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✓ Decided: Pelham Manor Board approves catch basin cleaning contract, minutes, and reports

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the March 22, 2021 meeting, the monthly reports from the Police, DPW, and Village Clerk, a $12,775 contract for catch basin cleaning with Fred Cook, Inc., and authorized the mayor to sign vouchers. The board also discussed the food scrap program, leaf blower regulations, and a personnel matter in executive session.

Mon Apr 5, 2021

Board of Trustees

Pelham Manor Board sworn in, appoints officials for new term

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees held its annual meeting, administering oaths to re-elected officials and making routine appointments for the coming year. The board appointed deputy mayors, a village clerk/treasurer, and various board members, and approved standard resolutions for banking, bonding, and meeting schedules. The agenda was largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

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✓ Decided: Pelham Manor board re-elects officials, appoints deputy mayors and staff

The Board of Trustees held its annual meeting, administering oaths to re-elected Mayor Jennifer L. Monachino and Trustees Angela M. DeLillo and Joseph C. Senerchia. The board unanimously approved a series of appointments, including a line of succession for deputy mayors, John T. Pierpont as Village Clerk, Treasurer, Building Inspector, and Registrar of Vital Statistics, and Catherine Mazzaro as Receiver of Taxes. It also set the Treasurer's bond at $100,000, designated three banks as depositories, named The Journal News as the official newspaper, and appointed O'Connor Davis to audit village accounts for up to $32,000.

Mon Mar 22, 2021

Board of Trustees

Pelham Manor board to review tentative 2021-22 budget, set hearing

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will review the tentative 2021-2022 village budget and consider a resolution to set a public hearing date. The board will also hear monthly reports from the fire chief and treasurer, consider a request to use Shore Park for a high school senior class party, and issue a proclamation. The meeting includes public comment and a motion to enter executive session for personnel and collective bargaining matters.

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✓ Decided: Board sets April 12 public hearing for 2021-2022 village budget

The Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the March 8 meeting as amended, approved the Fire and Village Treasurer reports, and set a public hearing for the 2021-2022 village budget for April 12, 2021. The board also authorized the mayor to sign vouchers and discussed, but did not vote on, a request to use Shore Park for a senior class party. No action was taken in executive session.

Mon Mar 8, 2021

Board of Trustees

Pelham Manor trustees to consider Easter egg hunt, absentee ballot count

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, covering routine reports, a request to use Weihman Park for a church Easter egg hunt, and resolutions regarding absentee ballot counting and voucher approval. The board may also enter executive session for collective bargaining personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Board awards $149,765 pedestrian signal bid to Verde Electric

The Board of Trustees unanimously awarded a $149,765 contract to Verde Electric Maintenance Corp. for a pedestrian crossing signal at Boston Post Road and Esplanade, despite the bid exceeding the original grant. The Board also approved the February 22, 2021 meeting minutes as amended, granted Huguenot Memorial Church permission to use Weihman Park for an Easter egg hunt, authorized hand counting of absentee ballots for the March 16 election, and approved the mayor to sign vouchers. No action was taken in executive session.

Mon Feb 22, 2021

Board of Trustees

Pelham Manor board to vote on Local Law 1 of 2021 after public hearing

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and then take action on Local Law 1 of 2021, following a resolution to approve a SEQRA negative declaration. The board will also consider a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign vouchers numbered 28433-28479, and may enter executive session to discuss a personnel matter regarding monopole and collective bargaining. Public participation is limited to ten attendees, with the meeting accessible via Webex and live streamed.

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✓ Decided: Pelham Manor adopts Local Law 1 of 2021 allowing urgent care in business district

The Board of Trustees unanimously adopted Local Law 1 of 2021, which permits urgent care and minute clinics in vacant business district parcels, after a SEQRA negative declaration. The board also approved the February 8 meeting minutes, the fire report, and authorized the mayor to sign vouchers. No action was taken in executive session.

Mon Feb 8, 2021

Board of Trustees

Board to appoint Michael Tesoro to Board of Appeals

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will consider appointing Michael Tesoro to the Board of Appeals and authorizing the mayor to sign vouchers. The board may also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining. Public comment is limited to ten attendees due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Mon Jan 25, 2021

Board of Trustees

✓ Decided: Board approves food scrap recycling agreement with Village of Pelham

The Board unanimously approved an intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Pelham for a food scrap beneficial reuse program, authorizing the Village Manager to sign it. They also approved an agreement with Westchester County for voting machines for the March 16, 2021 election, appointed election inspectors, and approved the abstract of vouchers. The meeting included reports from the Fire Department and Village Treasurer, and a public comment period.

Mon Jan 11, 2021

Board of Trustees

Board to consider lease for 5 Canal Road and introduce local law

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, including reports from the police, treasurer, DPW, and clerk. The board will consider a resolution authorizing the village manager to sign a lease for 5 Canal Road, and will introduce Local Law 1 of 2021, scheduling a public hearing for February 22, 2021. The board may also enter executive session for collective bargaining personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Board authorizes lease for 5 Canal Road, approves reports and local law hearing

The Board unanimously approved a lease for 5 Canal Road, allowing the Village Manager to sign a one-year lease with a two-year option for a new tenant paying nearly double the previous rent. They also approved the police, treasurer, DPW, and village clerk reports, and scheduled a public hearing for Local Law 1 of 2021 on February 22, 2021. The law would allow urgent care in the B2 zone and re-establish the B3 district. No action was taken in executive session.