Pleasantville Village Board Work Session on Senior Center and Flood Mapping - May 11, 2026

The Pleasantville Village Board of Trustees held a work session on May 11, 2026, to discuss updates on the Clinton Street Senior Center’s operations and a new flood mapping and public outreach initiative. No public comments were heard and no formal votes were taken during the work session.

Clinton Street Senior Center Update

Sarah Johnson, Senior Center Director, presented an overview of programs, attendance, food services, and community partnerships. Key statistics included:

• Bridge class attendance averaged 17–18 in March 2026, 16 in October 2025, and 13 in July 2025.
• Bingo typically draws 13–17 participants, sometimes exceeding 20.
• Painting class is capped at 12 and always full; supplies are provided by the center.
• Chair Yoga and Tai Chi classes are fully enrolled.
• Special events (e.g., Valentine’s party, Elvis-themed lunch) attract 50–60 attendees.
• The food program has expanded: lunch is served Tuesday–Thursday (cooked by chef Frank) and Friday (pizza/salad). March 2026 saw 193 meals served over three days, compared to 213 over five days in July 2025, indicating growth.
• Home-delivered meals are now provided four days a week by chef Frank, with Hubbard’s Cupboard used only on Fridays.
• The center offers 15–18 trips annually; popular trips often have wait lists.
• A survey showed 100% of respondents felt program pricing is fair, 90% agreed there is a wide range of activities, and 100% enjoy the instructors.
• Volunteer needs include medical escorts; partnerships with schools and scouts are active.
• A new bus is sought; a grant would cover 70% of the cost.

Flood Mapping and Outreach Initiative

Administrator Bill Morsi, along with building inspector Rob, presented the flood mapping and outreach initiative. The village has prepared three types of informational letters for property owners:

• Those within 50 feet of a visible watercourse.
• Those in the FEMA-mapped 100-year floodplain (Special Flood Hazard Area).
• Those in the 500-year floodplain.

Key points:

• Less than 5% of village properties are in the 100-year floodplain; combined 100- and 500-year floodplains affect about 11% of properties. An additional 9% are within 50 feet of a stream, for a total of approximately 20% of properties potentially impacted.
• By comparison, the Village of Mamaroneck has about 33% of properties in floodplains.
• Only eight properties have successfully obtained Letters of Map Change (LOMC) to remove themselves from the floodplain.
• The village participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), enabling residents to purchase flood insurance.
• The letters are intended for education, not to indicate any change in mapping.
• Board members emphasized the need to clarify that the outreach is proactive, not a response to new data.
• The Climate Smart Task Force will receive the mapping information.

Key Outcomes

• The Board reviewed the senior center update with appreciation and encouraged continued growth.
• The Board discussed the flood outreach letters and maps; staff will incorporate feedback and prepare for mailing.
• No formal decisions or votes were taken; the work session served as a discussion forum.
• The Board acknowledged the potential for a bus grant and expressed support for pursuing it.
• The next regular meeting followed the work session.