Pelham Manor public meetings in 2022

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Pelham Manor Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on December 14, 2022, to consider several applications. These include amendments to a special permit, a special permit for a swimming pool, a variance for a house extension, a challenge of a Building Inspector's interpretation, and a special permit to rebuild a residence.

• Eric & Mildred Salmeron, 1009 Washington Avenue: amendment to special permit (granted Aug 11, 2022) and special permit for swimming pool
• Mr. and Mrs. Morrissey, 454 Pelhamdale Avenue: variance for street setback (29.95 ft vs 35 ft required) and special permit for house addition over 500 sq ft
• Ray Carotenuto, 1441 Roosevelt Place: challenge of Building Inspector interpretation
• Roger Mora & Marissa Medina, 39 Edgemere Street: special permit to rebuild residence

The provided document is a legal notice for a public hearing. It does not record the outcomes or decisions of the meeting.

Board of Trustees

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, including reports from village departments, a resolution on polling place and hours for the March 21, 2023 election, and scheduling a public hearing for a proposed local law. The board will also consider a request to host the 2023 Pelham Half Marathon and authorize payment of vouchers. An executive session is planned for a personnel matter.

• Resolution setting polling place and hours for March 21, 2023 election
• Schedule public hearing for Local Law #A of 2022 on January 9, 2023 at 8:15 PM
• Request from Jim Arden, 706 Esplanade, to host 2023 Pelham Half Marathon & 10K on November 25, 2023
• Resolution authorizing Mayor to sign Abstract of Vouchers #30673-30708
• Executive session on personnel matter (collective bargaining)

The Board of Trustees designated the Fire Headquarters as the polling site for the March 21, 2023 election. Officials also scheduled a public hearing for a proposed local law regarding residency requirements for public officers. Various departmental reports were adopted, and the Mayor was authorized to sign a series of vouchers.

• Designated Fire Headquarters (4 Penfield Place) as polling place for March 21, 2023 election (Unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Local Law #A of 2022 for January 9, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 28 and December 3, 2022 meetings (Unanimous)
• Adopted Police, Fire, Treasurer, DPW and Village Clerk reports (Unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Vouchers Numbers 30673-30708 (Unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Session for personnel and legal matters (Unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, including the swearing in of Jesus Oceguera as a police officer, setting the December meeting schedule, and authorizing the mayor to sign vouchers. The board may also enter executive session to discuss a collective bargaining personnel matter.

• Swearing in of Jesus Oceguera as a Police Officer
• Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign Abstract of Vouchers Numbers 30625 - 30672
• Set Board Meeting Schedule for December
• Possible executive session on collective bargaining personnel matter
• Public comment period

The Board of Trustees approved the December meeting date and scheduled a special meeting to interview candidates for the Village Manager position. The Mayor was authorized to sign a series of vouchers, and the Board approved the minutes from the November 14 meeting.

• Approved minutes from November 14, 2022 meeting
• Set Regular Meeting for December 12, 2022
• Set Special Meeting for December 3, 2022 to interview Village Manager candidates
• Authorized Mayor to sign Vouchers Numbers 30625-30672
• Swore in Jesus Oceguera as a Police Officer

Board of Trustees

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, including reports from village departments and resolutions related to the March 21, 2023 village election. The board will consider designating the Firehouse as the sole polling place and specifying offices to be filled. It will also authorize the mayor to sign vouchers and may enter executive session for a collective bargaining matter.

• Resolution to use Firehouse as only polling place for March 21, 2023 election
• Resolution for offices to be filled in March 21, 2023 election
• Resolution authorizing mayor to sign Abstract of Vouchers 30550-30624
• Executive session on personnel matter (collective bargaining)

The Board of Trustees designated the Pelham Manor Firehouse as the sole polling place for the March 21, 2023 election. The Board also identified the offices of Mayor and two Trustees as vacant to be filled during that election.

• Approved minutes from October 24, 2022 meeting
• Approved Police, Fire, Village Treasurer, DPW and Village Clerk reports
• Designated Pelham Manor Firehouse as the only polling place for March 21, 2023 election
• Designated Mayor (two years) and two Trustee positions (two years) to be filled in March 2023 election
• Authorized Mayor to sign Vouchers Numbers 30550-30624

Board of Trustees

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will vote on contracts for a Village Hall lift and tree pruning/removal, and consider a request to close streets for a school Halloween parade. They will also hear monthly reports from police and the treasurer, and may enter executive session for collective bargaining.

• Resolution awarding contract for lift for Village Hall
• Resolution awarding work for tree pruning and removal
• Request from Siwanoy Elementary School to use Siwanoy Place and Manor Lane for Halloween parade on Oct 31, 12:30-1:30 pm
• Resolution authorizing mayor to sign abstract of vouchers 30505-30549
• Possible executive session on personnel matter (collective bargaining)

The Board unanimously awarded a $268,715 contract to Structural Contracting Services for a vertical lift at Village Hall, funded by a $150,000 grant and capital funds. They also approved a $7,450 tree pruning contract with Manor Tree and granted Siwanoy School permission for a Halloween parade. Police and treasurer reports were accepted, and the Board entered executive session for collective bargaining without taking action.

• Awarded $268,715 vertical lift contract to Structural Contracting Services (unanimous)
• Awarded $7,450 tree pruning and removal contract to Manor Tree (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 10, 2022 meeting as amended (unanimous)
• Approved police and village treasurer reports (unanimous)
• Granted Siwanoy School permission to use surrounding streets for Halloween parade (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign Abstract of Vouchers 30505-30549 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for collective bargaining (unanimous, no action taken)

Board of Trustees

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, including approving minutes, receiving department reports, and appointing John T. Pierpont as Interim Village Manager. The board will also swear in a volunteer firefighter, consider a park use request, and may enter executive session for collective bargaining.

• Resolution appointing John T. Pierpont as Interim Village Manager effective October 18, 2022, with agreement through September 30, 2023
• Swearing in of Volunteer Firefighter Jennifer Mondido
• Request from Huguenot Nursery School Parents' Committee to use Weihman Memorial Park on October 22, 2022 for a Harvest Festival
• Proclamations for Pelham Civic Persons of the Year: Michael Volpe and Philip Carfora
• Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign Abstract of Vouchers Numbers 30467-30504

The Board of Trustees unanimously appointed John T. Pierpont as Interim Village Manager, Village Clerk, Village Treasurer, Building Inspector, and Superintendent of Public Works, effective October 18, 2022 through September 30, 2023. The resolution ensures a gradual transition as successors are hired. The Board also approved minutes from the September 29 meeting, accepted the Fire, DPW, and Village Clerk reports, and granted permission to use Weihman Park for a Harvest Festival. A request to use Shore Park was tabled at the Village Manager's request.

• Approved appointment of John T. Pierpont as Interim Village Manager and other positions through September 30, 2023
• Approved minutes from the September 29, 2022 Regular Meeting
• Approved Fire, DPW, and Village Clerk reports
• Granted permission to Alyssa Bernstein to use Weihman Park on October 22, 2022 for a Harvest Festival
• Tabled request to use Shore Park for a Family Halloween Event at the Village Manager's request
• Authorized Mayor to sign Abstract of Vouchers Numbers 30467-30504
• Approved proclamations honoring Philip Carfora and Michael Volpe as Pelham Civic Persons of the Year
• Authorized Executive Session to discuss personnel matter – collective bargaining

Board of Trustees

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting, which includes approving minutes from the September 12 meeting, receiving a monthly report from the Fire Department, and authorizing the mayor to sign vouchers 30409-30466. The board may also enter executive session to discuss a personnel matter related to collective bargaining. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Resolution authorizing mayor to sign abstract of vouchers 30409-30466
• Review and approval of minutes from September 12, 2022 regular meeting
• Fire Department monthly in-person report
• Possible executive session on collective bargaining personnel matter

The Board of Trustees approved the September 12 meeting minutes, a request to use Shore Park for a birthday party, and an abstract of vouchers. Village Manager John Pierpont announced his retirement, effective after a transition period. The board entered executive session on a personnel matter but took no action.

• Approved minutes from September 12, 2022 regular meeting (Trustee Cataldi DeLillo abstained)
• Approved request to use Shore Park on October 16, 2022 (rain date October 23) for a birthday party (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign Abstract of Vouchers 30409-30466 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on personnel matter – collective bargaining (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Pelham Manor Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on September 28, 2022, to consider four applications for special permits and variances. These include a swimming pool, a new residence, a house addition, and a variance for lot size and setback requirements.

• Special permit for swimming pool at 1 Hillcrest Drive (Joseph and Katharine DeCicco)
• Special permit for new residence at 943 Washington Avenue (Peter Troisi)
• Special permit for house addition over 500 sq ft at 1027 Washington Avenue (Mr. and Mrs. Dedona)
• Variance for house extension at 520 Pelhamdale Avenue (Mr. and Mrs. Kalehoff) - lot area 9,375 sq ft (10,000 required), setback 34 ft (35 required)

The Pelham Manor Zoning Board of Appeals approved three applications: a special permit for Peter Troisi to build a new residence at 943 Washington Avenue; a special permit for Mr. & Mrs. Dedona to add a house addition exceeding 500 square feet at 1027 Washington Avenue; and a variance for Mr. & Mrs. Kalehoff to extend a house at 520 Pelhamdale Avenue with a lot area of 9,375 square feet (10,000 required) and a street setback of 34 feet (35 required). The Board also adjourned the application of Joseph & Katharine DeCicco to the next meeting and held over the minutes from August 11, 2022.

• Approved: Special permit for Peter Troisi to build a new residence at 943 Washington Avenue (unanimous).
• Approved: Special permit for Mr. & Mrs. Dedona to add a house addition exceeding 500 square feet at 1027 Washington Avenue (unanimous).
• Approved: Variance for Mr. & Mrs. Kalehoff to extend a house at 520 Pelhamdale Avenue with a lot area of 9,375 square feet (10,000 required) and a street setback of 34 feet (35 required) (unanimous).
• Adjourned: Application of Joseph & Katharine DeCicco to the next meeting on October 26, 2022.
• Held over: Minutes of August 11, 2022 to the next meeting on October 26, 2022.

Board of Trustees

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees is holding its regular September meeting, where it will review minutes, receive reports from the police, treasurer, DPW, and clerk, and vote on resolutions. Key actions include adopting the 2022 adjusted base proportions and authorizing the mayor to sign vouchers numbered 30344-30408. The board may also enter executive session to discuss a collective bargaining personnel matter.

• Resolution to adopt 2022 adjusted base proportions
• Resolution authorizing mayor to sign vouchers 30344-30408
• Possible executive session on collective bargaining
• Monthly reports from police, treasurer, DPW, and clerk

The Board of Trustees approved the 2022 Adjusted Base Proportions using the 2021 Final Assessment Roll, which is slightly more favorable to the Homestead (residential) class. They also approved minutes from the August 22 meeting, departmental reports, and an abstract of vouchers. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Approved minutes from August 22, 2022 Regular Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Police, Village Treasurer, DPW, and Village Clerk reports (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 Adjusted Base Proportions using 2021 Final Assessment Roll (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Abstract of Vouchers Numbers 30344-30408 (unanimous)
• Authorized Executive Session for personnel matter (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, including reports from village departments, proposed budget transfers, and resolutions to adopt budget amendments and approve bids for infrastructure repairs, sewer cleaning, and street resurfacing. The board will also consider requests for block party street closures and Shore Park use, and may enter executive session for a personnel matter.

• Resolution to adopt FYE 2022 Budget Amendments
• Authorize Village Manager to sign bid for Infrastructure Repairs
• Authorize Village Manager to sign bid for Sanitary Sewer and Storm Drain Cleaning and Inspection
• Authorize Village Manager to sign bid for Street Milling and Resurfacing
• Block party requests: Manor Ridge Road (Sept 10) and Manor Lane (Sept 5)

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved transferring $1.15 million from the General Fund to the Capital Fund to fund storm drainage improvements and a fire engine purchase. They also adopted FYE 2022 budget amendments, authorized several infrastructure contracts, and approved block party and park requests. No borrowing was involved in the capital transfer.

• Approved $1.15M transfer from General Fund to Capital Fund (unanimous)
• Adopted FYE 2022 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Authorized Village Manager to sign infrastructure repair bid with ELQ Industries (unanimous)
• Authorized Village Manager to sign sanitary sewer and storm drain cleaning bid with Fred Cook Jr. Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized Village Manager to sign street milling and resurfacing bid with Laura Li Industries for $506,000 (unanimous)
• Approved block party street closures for Manor Ridge Road, Manor Lane, and Bolton Road (unanimous)
• Approved Shore Park use requests from Priory Lane and Carol Place (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Abstract of Vouchers 30214-30343 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Pelham Manor Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on August 10, 2022, to consider a special permit request. Eric and Mildred Salmeron seek permission to add a house addition exceeding 500 square feet at 1009 Washington Avenue. The board will decide whether to grant this permit.

• Special permit request by Eric and Mildred Salmeron for house addition over 500 sq ft at 1009 Washington Avenue

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for Eric and Mildred Salmeron to add a house addition exceeding 500 square feet at 1009 Washington Avenue. The decision was unanimous. The board also approved the minutes from May 25 and June 22, 2022.

• Approved minutes of May 25, 2022 and June 22, 2022
• Granted special permit to Eric and Mildred Salmeron for house addition over 500 sq ft at 1009 Washington Avenue (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, including votes on a site plan amendment for the Pelham Country Club and conditional approval of a ShopRite signage plan. The board will also consider a negative declaration for the Country Club project, approve block party requests, and may enter executive session for a personnel matter.

• Resolution for negative declaration regarding Pelham Country Club Site Plan Amendment
• Action on Pelham Country Club Site Plan Amendment
• Conditional Approval of ShopRite Signage Plan
• Block party request for Carol Place on July 24, 2022
• Block party request for Bon Mar Road on August 20, 2022

The Board of Trustees approved the Pelham Country Club's site plan amendment and adopted a negative declaration, both unanimously. The board also approved the ShopRite signage plan, two block party street closures, and authorized the mayor to sign vouchers. Reports from police, fire, DPW, and the village clerk were approved, and an executive session was held on a personnel matter with no action taken.

• Approved Pelham Country Club site plan amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted Negative Declaration for Pelham Country Club site plan (unanimous)
• Approved ShopRite signage plan (unanimous)
• Approved Carol Place block party street closure for July 24, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Bon Mar Road block party street closure for August 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign Abstract of Vouchers 30173-32277 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 13 and June 27, 2022 meetings as amended (unanimous)
• Approved police, fire, DPW, and village clerk reports (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, including administering the oath of office to Fire Chief Michael Greco, setting the July and August meeting schedule, and voting on a resolution declaring the village lead agency for Pelham Country Club's site plan amendment. The board will also receive reports from the fire department and village treasurer, and may enter executive session for a collective bargaining personnel matter.

• Resolution declaring Village Lead Agency for Pelham Country Club site plan amendment
• Oath of office for Fire Chief Michael Greco
• Resolution authorizing Mayor to sign Abstract of Vouchers 30114-30172
• Set board meeting schedule for July and August
• Stormwater update

The Board of Trustees administered the Oath of Office to Michael Greco as the new Fire Chief, succeeding Chief Ruggiero. The Board also approved the May 23, 2022 minutes as amended, set meeting dates for July 11 and August 22, declared itself Lead Agency for the Pelham Country Club site plan amendment, and approved the Fire and Village Treasurer reports. No action was taken in executive session.

• Administered Oath of Office to Fire Chief Michael Greco
• Approved May 23, 2022 minutes as amended
• Approved Fire and Village Treasurer reports
• Scheduled Board meetings for July 11 and August 22, 2022
• Declared Village as Lead Agency for Pelham Country Club site plan amendment
• Authorized Mayor to sign Abstract of Vouchers 30114-30172
• Authorized executive session for personnel matter (collective bargaining)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Pelham Manor Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two applications. Lisa and Brian Rose seek special permits for a large house addition and a swimming pool at 20 Oak Lane. John and Livia Higgins request a variance for a house extension at 128 Reed Avenue that would exceed setback and lot coverage limits.

• Special permit for house addition over 500 sq ft and swimming pool at 20 Oak Lane (Lisa and Brian Rose)
• Variance for 16.8-ft street setback where 20 ft required at 128 Reed Avenue (John and Livia Higgins)
• Variance for lot coverage of 3,198 sq ft proposed vs 2,700 sq ft permitted at 128 Reed Avenue

The Pelham Manor Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved two applications. Lisa and Brian Rose received special permits for a house addition over 500 square feet and a swimming pool at 20 Oak Lane. John and Livia Higgins received a variance for a house extension at 128 Reed Avenue, allowing a reduced street setback and increased lot coverage. Both decisions were made after discussion and were unanimous.

• Granted special permits to Lisa and Brian Rose for house addition and swimming pool at 20 Oak Lane (unanimous)
• Granted variance to John and Livia Higgins for house extension at 128 Reed Avenue (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting with several appointments and resolutions. The board will administer the oath to a new police officer, approve the appointment of a new fire chief, and consider a request for a street closing for a block party. Several routine reports and resolutions, including contract awards and voucher approvals, are also on the agenda.

• Resolution approving appointment of Michael Greco as Fire Chief
• Administer oath of office to Police Officer Francis J. Pompilio, Jr.
• Resolution to award work for PM Volunteer Fire Company quarters ceiling repair
• Request to close Timpson Street from Secor Lane to 694 Timpson Street for a block party on June 25, 2022
• Resolution authorizing Village Manager to sign extension of Parking Special Permit

The Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Michael Greco as Fire Chief and awarded a $3,500 contract to Breton Contracting LLC for ceiling repair at the Volunteer Fire Company quarters. They also approved a parking special permit extension for Pelham Manor Parking, a street closing for a block party, and tabled the July/August meeting schedule. The meeting included extensive public comment on flooding, with the Village Manager outlining ongoing drainage improvement projects.

• Approved appointment of Michael Greco as Fire Chief (unanimous)
• Awarded $3,500 ceiling repair contract to Breton Contracting LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized Village Manager to sign parking special permit extension for Pelham Manor Parking (unanimous)
• Approved street closing for block party on Timpson Street, June 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled setting July/August meeting schedule until June 27, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Abstract of Vouchers 30050-30112 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 25 and May 9 meetings as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Police, DPW, and Village Clerk reports (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request for the property at 620 Esplanade. The request seeks to allow a house extension that would increase lot coverage from 40.1% to 36.7%, exceeding the permitted 35%.

• Variance request for 620 Esplanade to extend a house

The Pelham Manor Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for Kimberly & Ryan Fitzsimmons to extend their house at 620 Esplanade, allowing lot coverage of 36.7% where 35% is normally permitted. The board found special circumstances and that the variance would not harm the neighborhood. Minutes from prior meetings were also approved with edits.

• Approved minutes of March 9, 2022, March 23, 2022, and April 27, 2022 (with edits for the March meetings)
• Granted variance to Kimberly & Ryan Fitzsimmons for house extension at 620 Esplanade (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review minutes from previous May meetings and receive reports from the Fire Department and Village Treasurer. The agenda also includes a resolution for painting work at 1090 Clay Avenue and authorization for voucher payments.

• Resolution to award exterior painting work for Volunteer Quarters Building (1090 Clay Avenue)
• Authorization of Abstract of Vouchers Numbers 30005-30049
• Park use request for Siwanoy Dad’s Club at Shore Park on June 15, 2022
• Potential Executive Session regarding a personnel matter (collective bargaining)

The Board approved salary adjustments effective June 1, 2022, including longevity increases for the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and other staff. It also awarded the exterior painting contract for the Volunteer Quarters at 1090 Clay Avenue to JLT Painting for $20,900. The minutes from May 9 and May 19 were approved with corrections, and a park use request was granted.

• Approved salary adjustments effective June 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Awarded exterior painting of Volunteer Quarters to JLT Painting for $20,900 (unanimous)
• Approved Shore Park use for Siwanoy Dad's Club barbecue on June 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved abstract of vouchers 30005-30049 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 9 and May 19 meetings as amended (unanimous)
• Authorized executive session for personnel and legal matters (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees is meeting to hold a public hearing on the Stormwater Management Report, administer an oath to a new police officer, and consider a proposed site plan amendment for the Pelham Country Club. The board will also review minutes, receive department reports, and act on several requests including a tax certiorari settlement and park/street use permits.

• Public hearing on Stormwater Management Report
• Proposed site plan amendment (elevations) for Pelham Country Club
• Tax Certiorari Settlement - Pelham Leasing Corporation
• Request to close Stellar Avenue on May 14, 2022 from 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM
• Park requests for Shore Park on May 14 and June 6, 2022

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the minutes from the April 11 meetings, with one abstention, and approved the Police, DPW, and Village Clerk reports. They forwarded a proposed site plan amendment for the Pelham Country Club (a golf simulator on the second floor) to the Planning Board for review. They also approved two Shore Park permits, a street closing for a block party, and authorized the mayor to sign vouchers. A request for a $300 contribution to the Village of Pelham Council on the Arts was discussed but not decided, pending further information.

• Approved minutes from April 11 public hearing and regular meeting (Trustee Cataldi DeLillo abstained)
• Approved Police, DPW, and Village Clerk reports (unanimous)
• Forwarded Pelham Country Club site plan amendment to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Granted Shore Park use to Edelweiss Reyes on May 14 and Kevin Alexander on June 6 (unanimous)
• Granted Stellar Avenue closure for block party on May 14 (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign abstract of vouchers 29966-30004 (unanimous)
• Authorized executive session for personnel and legal matters (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Pelham Manor Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on April 27, 2022, to consider three variance requests related to home extensions. Each request involves deviations from zoning requirements such as sideyard setbacks, street setbacks, and lot area. The board will also consider a special permit for one addition exceeding 500 square feet.

• Terri Straub, 1064 Hunter Avenue: variance for sideyard of 5.58 ft where 10 ft required
• Madison Lee, 435 Highbrook Avenue: variance for street setback of 33.25 ft where 35 ft required and lot area of 9,375 sq ft where 10,000 sq ft required
• Margaret Cody & Neil Nagarajan, 982 Grant Avenue: variance for street setback of 34.8 ft where 35 ft required and special permit for addition over 500 sq ft

The Pelham Manor Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously granted all three variance applications presented at the April 27, 2022 meeting. Each grant allows a residential extension that deviates from zoning requirements, and one also includes a special permit for an addition larger than 500 square feet. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Granted variance to Terri Straub, 1064 Hunter Avenue, for sideyard of 5.58 ft where 10 ft required (unanimous)
• Granted variance to Madison Lee, 435 Highbrook Avenue, for street setback of 33.25 ft where 35 ft required and lot area of 9,375 sq ft where 10,000 sq ft required (unanimous)
• Granted variance and special permit to Margaret Cody & Neil Nagarajan, 982 Grant Avenue, for street setback of 34.8 ft where 35 ft required and addition greater than 500 sq ft (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees is meeting to adopt the 2022-2023 budget and tax levy, award a street sweeping contract, and set a public hearing on a stormwater management report. The board will also consider a request to use Shore Park for a school picnic and may enter executive session on personnel and legal matters.

• Resolution to adopt 2022-2023 budget and tax levy
• Resolution to award work for street sweeping
• Public hearing set for May 9, 2022 on stormwater management report
• Request from Lisa Reilly, 35 Beech Tree Lane, to use Shore Park for Montessori School picnic on June 7, 2022 (rain date June 8)
• Resolution authorizing mayor to sign tax warrant and abstract of vouchers 29921-29965

The Board of Trustees unanimously adopted the 2022-2023 budget and tax levy, setting the Homestead tax rate at $6.6649 per $1,000 of assessed valuation and the Non-Homestead rate at $9.6363. They also approved several routine items, including street sweeping services, a public hearing date, park use permits, and the tax warrant. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Adopted 2022-2023 budget and tax levy (unanimous)
• Awarded street sweeping contract to Three D Industrial Maintenance at $2,975 per sweep (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on Stormwater Management Report for May 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Granted Montessori School permission to use Shore Park on June 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign tax warrant for $13,878,219 (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign abstract of vouchers 29921-29965 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 4, 2022 Annual Meeting (unanimous, with one abstention)
• Authorized executive session for personnel and legal matters (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget and administer the oath of office to Police Officer Patrick Fannon. The board will also review minutes, receive departmental reports, and consider resolutions for catch basin cleaning and approving vouchers. An executive session is possible for personnel and legal matters.

• Public hearing on FY 2022-2023 budget
• Oath of office for Police Officer Patrick Fannon
• Resolution to award work for catch basin cleaning
• Resolution authorizing mayor to sign abstract of vouchers 29877-29920
• Executive session on personnel and legal matters

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $14,600 contract with Fred A. Cook for cleaning all 368 catch basins in the village, a key part of the stormwater management plan. The board also approved the minutes from the March 28 meeting, the monthly police, DPW, and clerk reports, and authorized the mayor to sign vouchers 29877-29920. An executive session was held for personnel and legal matters, with no action taken.

• Awarded catch basin cleaning work to Fred A. Cook for $14,600 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 28, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Police, DPW, and Village Clerk reports (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign abstract of vouchers 29877-29920 (unanimous)
• Authorized executive session for personnel and legal matters (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees is holding its annual meeting, where re-elected Trustees Bridget A. Bennett and Maurice Owen-Michaane will be sworn in. The board will also make several appointments, including Deputy Mayors, a Building Inspector, and various board members, and will authorize financial and administrative resolutions.

• Oath of office for re-elected Trustees Bridget A. Bennett and Maurice Owen-Michaane
• Appointment of Angela M. Cataldi DeLillo as Deputy Mayor
• Appointment of John T. Pierpont as Building and Plumbing Inspector for one year
• Resolution fixing Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer bond at $100,000
• Resolution appointing O'Connor Davies to audit village accounts for FY ending May 31, 2023, at a fee not exceeding $32,000

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will introduce and review the tentative 2022-2023 Village Budget. The meeting also includes a resolution to set a public hearing date for that budget.

• Introduction and review of the tentative 2022-2023 Budget
• Resolution to set a Public Hearing Date for the 2022-2023 Village Budget
• Easter Egg Hunt request for Weihman Park on April 2, 2022
• Holi festival request for Shore Park on April 3, 2022
• Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign Abstract of Vouchers Numbers 29809-29876

The Board of Trustees reviewed the tentative 2022-2023 budget, which proposes a 2.65% tax levy increase (under the state cap of 2.71%) and includes $1 million for storm drain improvements funded by a FEMA grant. They set a public hearing for April 11, 2022, and approved the March 10 meeting minutes, the Fire and Village Treasurer's reports, park use requests for Easter Egg Hunt and Holi festival, and the abstract of vouchers. No action was taken in executive session.

• Approved minutes from March 10, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous, Trustee Senerchia abstained)
• Approved Fire and Village Treasurer's reports for February (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on 2022-2023 Village Budget for April 11, 2022 at 8:15 PM (unanimous)
• Approved use of Weihman Park for Easter Egg Hunt on April 2, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved use of Shore Park for Holi festival on April 3, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign abstract of vouchers 29809-29876 (unanimous)
• Authorized executive session for personnel and legal matters (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Pelham Manor Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on March 23, 2022, to consider two applications for variances and special permits related to house extensions. The board will decide whether to grant relief from lot area, setback, and rear yard requirements for the two properties.

• Brian Mazza & Chloe Melos, 1251 Pelhamdale Avenue, variance for lot area (8,947.7 sq ft vs 10,000 required) and special permit for addition over 500 sq ft
• Kalkin Narvalis & Nikki Grimm, 449 Wolfs Lane, variance for street setback (14.22 ft vs 20 required) and rear yard (2.0 ft vs 10 required)

The Pelham Manor Zoning Board of Appeals granted all three variance applications before it. The board approved a parking variance for Theresa Balducci at 682 Timpson Street, a variance and special permit for Brian Mazza and Chloe Melos at 1251 Pelhamdale Avenue, and a variance for Kalkin Narvalis and Nikki Grimm at 449 Wolfs Lane. All decisions were unanimous, with Chairman Varone recusing himself from the Balducci vote.

• Granted parking variance to Theresa Balducci at 682 Timpson Street (unanimous, Chairman Varone recused)
• Granted variance and special permit to Brian Mazza & Chloe Melos at 1251 Pelhamdale Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted variance to Kalkin Narvalis & Nikki Grimm at 449 Wolfs Lane (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review minutes from February meetings and receive monthly reports from the Police, DPW, and Village Clerk. The agenda includes a resolution for scannable absentee ballots for the March 15, 2022 election and a request for new exterior doors at Fairway/ShopRite Supermarkets.

• Administering oath of office to Police Officer Frank Lynch
• Request to install three new exterior doors at Fairway /ShopRite Supermarkets
• Resolution authorizing scannable absentee ballots for the March 15, 2022 election
• Shore Park use request for April 2, 2022
• Authorization of Mayor to sign Abstract of Vouchers Number 29764 -29810

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees approved several routine items, including the installation of three new exterior doors at the Fairway/ShopRite supermarket, the use of scannable absentee ballots for the March 15, 2022 village election, and a Shore Park permit for a private event. The board also approved the minutes from the February 28 meetings, accepted departmental reports, authorized the mayor to sign vouchers, and entered executive session for employment and legal matters. No action was taken in executive session.

• Approved Fairway/ShopRite exterior door changes (unanimous)
• Approved scannable absentee ballots for March 15, 2022 election (unanimous)
• Granted Shore Park use permit to Kurt and Allison Wiesenmaier (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Feb 28 public hearing and regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Police, DPW, and Village Clerk reports (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign abstract of vouchers 29764-29810 (unanimous)
• Authorized executive session for employment and legal matters (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Pelham Manor Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on March 9, 2022, to consider six variance requests from property owners. The requests involve parking, A/C units, sheds, and house extensions that do not meet current zoning requirements. All are requests for variances from specific setback, sideyard, or lot area rules.

• Theresa Balducci, 682 Timpson Street: variance for unenclosed off-street parking space nearer than 25 feet to street line
• Mr. & Mrs. Teller, 30 Shore Road: variance for A/C units in required sideyard and shed not separated by 10 feet
• E. Goldman & R. Bewley, 15 Mitchell Place: variance for house extension with 87.5 ft frontage (100 required), 24.7 ft setback (35 required), 9,844 sq ft lot (15,000 required)
• Brett Theisen, 1055 Grant Avenue: variance for house extension with setbacks of 30 ft and 25.4 ft (35 required)
• Nicholas & Cristyne Nichols, 1132 Washington Avenue: variance for house extension with 5.37 ft sideyard (10 required)

The Pelham Manor Zoning Board of Appeals approved five of six variance applications for home extensions and one A/C unit variance, denying only the shed portion of the Teller application at 30 Shore Road. All decisions were unanimous. The board also granted a 90-day building permit extension to the Cavorti family.

• Granted A/C unit variance at 30 Shore Rd, denied shed variance (unanimous)
• Granted house extension variance at 15 Mitchell Pl (unanimous)
• Granted house extension variance at 1055 Grant Ave (unanimous)
• Granted house extension variance at 1132 Washington Ave (unanimous)
• Granted house extension variance at 1054 Clay Ave (unanimous)
• Granted 90-day building permit extension to 4530 Boston Post Rd

Board of Trustees

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on a local law regarding an additional veterans' real property tax exemption, then take action on the law. The board will also consider a resolution to reschedule the March 14 meeting to March 10, approve the mayor to sign vouchers, and may enter executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Public hearing and action on local law for additional veterans' real property tax exemption
• Resolution to reschedule March 14, 2022 meeting to Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 8:15 p.m.
• Resolution authorizing mayor to sign abstract of vouchers numbers 29725-29763
• Action regarding Project Community Color Run
• Possible executive session on personnel and legal matters

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a local law providing an additional real property tax exemption for veterans. The board also approved the Project Community Color Run for May 22, 2022, rescheduled the March 14 meeting to March 10, and authorized the mayor to sign vouchers. No action was taken in executive session.

• Adopted local law for additional veterans' real property tax exemption (unanimous)
• Approved Project Community Color Run for May 22, 2022, 10 AM-2 PM (unanimous)
• Rescheduled March 14, 2022 Board meeting to March 10, 2022 at 8:15 PM (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign abstract of vouchers 29725-29763 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 14, 2022 meeting as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Department report (unanimous)
• Authorized executive session for personnel and legal matters; no action taken

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review monthly reports from the Police, Treasurer, DPW, and Village Clerk. The meeting includes a resolution for a public hearing on a local law regarding additional Veterans’ Real Property Tax Exemption.

• Oath of Office for Police Sergeant Nicholas Schwartz and Detective Kieran Colleran
• Public hearing resolution for Additional Veterans’ Real Property Tax Exemption
• Request for 'Manor Lane Mile' walk/run on Manor Lane and Siwanoy Place
• Authorization for Mayor to sign Abstract of Vouchers Numbers 29646 - 29724
• Resolution authorizing Election Inspectors residing within Westchester County

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Pelham Manor Zoning Board of Appeals approved two applications: a variance for Mr. & Mrs. Higgins at 128 Reed Avenue to extend their house with a reduced setback and increased lot coverage, and a special permit for Emily Tuckman & Peter Bell at 999 Prospect Avenue for a swimming pool (hot tub). The board also granted a 90-day building permit extension to Mr. & Mrs. John Royce at 1016 Clay Avenue. Hearings for Theresa Balducci and Mr. & Mrs. Teller were held open due to lack of quorum or applicant absence, with decisions reserved.

• Approved variance for Higgins, 128 Reed Ave (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for Tuckman & Bell, 999 Prospect Ave (unanimous)
• Granted 90-day building permit extension to Royce, 1016 Clay Ave
• Held open Balducci variance hearing (no quorum)
• Held open Teller variance hearing (applicant absent)

Board of Trustees

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with several administrative items, including the promotion of a police officer, approval of minutes, and appointments. The board will also discuss a potential veterans real property tax exemption and authorize agreements for the upcoming election.

• Promotion of Thomas Ryan to Police Sergeant
• Discussion regarding additional Veterans Real Property Tax Exemption
• Resolution authorizing inter-municipal agreement with Westchester County for voting machines and privacy booths for March 15, 2022 election
• Resolution appointing election inspectors (Sydney Thayer, Richard Genovese, Christine Genovese, Bridie Doino, Rocky Doino, Ann Perna)
• Resolution authorizing Mayor to sign abstract of vouchers numbers 29597-29645

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees discussed and supported drafting a local law to increase veterans' real property tax exemptions to new state maximums, costing about $7.76 per parcel annually. The board also approved minutes, reports, an intermunicipal agreement for voting machines, election inspector appointments, and voucher abstracts. No formal vote was taken on the tax exemption; a local law will be prepared.

• Approved minutes from Jan 10, 2022 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Fire and Village Treasurer reports (unanimous)
• Authorized Village Manager to sign voting machine agreement with Westchester County (unanimous)
• Appointed six election inspectors for March 15, 2022 election at $18.75/hour (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign abstract of vouchers 29597-29645 (unanimous)
• Authorized executive session for personnel and legal matters (unanimous)

Board of Trustees

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with reports from police, fire, treasurer, and clerk. They will consider resolutions authorizing intermunicipal agreements with Westchester County for voting machines and the Employee Assistance Program, appoint election inspectors, and approve vouchers. The board will also swear in a new police officer and hear about a Girl Scout garden project.

• Resolution to sign intermunicipal agreement with Westchester County for voting machines for March 18, 2020 election
• Resolution to sign intermunicipal agreement for Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Resolution to appoint election inspectors for March 18 election
• Resolution authorizing mayor to sign abstract of vouchers #27044-27149
• Swearing in of new police officer John Luiso

The Board of Trustees approved salary adjustments for the Village Manager ($175,500) and Village Clerk ($36,275) effective January 1, 2020, along with additional payments and allowances. They also approved several routine resolutions, including an intermunicipal agreement for voting machines, an Employee Assistance Program agreement, appointment of election inspectors, and abstract of vouchers. A Girl Scout's proposal for a pollinator garden was approved unanimously.

• Approved salary adjustments for Village Manager ($175,500) and Village Clerk ($36,275) effective Jan 1, 2020
• Approved intermunicipal agreement with Westchester County for voting machines for March 18, 2020 election
• Approved intermunicipal agreement for Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Appointed five election inspectors for March 18, 2020 election at $18.75/hour
• Authorized Mayor to sign abstract of vouchers 27044-27149
• Approved Girl Scout pollinator garden proposal (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Dec 16, 2019 meeting
• Conducted executive session on personnel matter; no action taken

Board of Trustees

The Pelham Manor Board of Trustees will continue a public hearing and take action 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 resolutions to sign an inter-municipal agreement with Westchester County for use of a firing range, adopt the 2022 County Hazard Mitigation Plan, and approve a contract with Sensys Gatso for red light cameras. Other agenda items include approving minutes, receiving monthly reports, presenting a proclamation to an Eagle Scout, and entering executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Action on Local Law 6 of 2021 - red light cameras on Pelhamdale Avenue and Boston Post Road
• Resolution to sign contract with Sensys Gatso regarding red light cameras
• Resolution authorizing Village Manager to sign Inter Municipal Agreement with Westchester County for firing range at Police Academy
• Resolution adopting 2022 Westchester County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Resolution authorizing Mayor to sign Abstract of Vouchers 29568-29596

The Board of Trustees adopted Local Law 6 of 2021, which authorizes red light cameras, and approved a contract with Sensys Gatso to install them. The Board also approved the 2022 Westchester County Hazard Mitigation Plan, an intermunicipal agreement for police firing range use, and routine reports and vouchers. No action was taken in executive session.

• Adopted Local Law 6 of 2021 (unanimous)
• Authorized Village Manager to sign contract with Sensys Gatso for red light cameras (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 Westchester County Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized Village Manager to sign intermunicipal agreement with Westchester County for firing range use (unanimous)
• Approved Police, Treasurer, DPW, and Village Clerk reports (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Dec. 13, 2021 meetings as amended (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign abstract of vouchers 29568-29596 (unanimous)