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Pleasantville Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting – May 11, 2026

Village Board of Trustees & Boards — Monday, May 11, 2026
BodyPleasantville, New York
SessionVillage Board of Trustees & Boards
DateMonday, May 11, 2026
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Speaker 1

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Superville for Pleasantville.

0:03

A regular meeting today is Monday, April 27.

0:08

We have just finished a work session and we'll be heading to executive session thereafter.

0:12

Our next regular meeting and work session are on Monday, May 11th here at 80 Wheeler Avenue.

0:18

As is always the case, you can come join us at 80 Wheeler.

0:21

You can uh pick us up online via Zoom at links available at Pleasantville-NY.gov and within a relatively short period of time.

0:30

The Zoom recording of each meeting as well as meetings of other boards and committees are available also at Pleasantville-NY.gov.

0:39

Uh a few announcements to make.

0:44

The uh most timely, although uh a little bit down the road, is uh this past Sunday, just yesterday.

0:54

Uh the announcement party was held uh over at Camp Lawrence announcing the lineup for the Pleasantville Music Festival.

1:01

So get yourself to Pleasantville Music Festival.com and you will see the entire lineup with links to the bands.

1:08

Uh and uh our lead band this year is OK Go, which uh if you are not aware is worth looking at their videos.

1:18

Um they have a famous, famous, famous video.

1:20

They have a bunch of them, but one of

Unassigned speaker

1:22

them

Speaker 1

1:22

is uh uh involves treadmills, and I encourage you to look at

Unassigned speaker

1:28

it.

Speaker 1

1:28

Uh you will not be the first to do so as of this moment.

1:34

There are about 70 million views of that video.

1:39

So they have a bunch of other ones.

1:41

Look at the airplane one, look at all of them, but most of all, get yourself to Pleasantville Music Festival.com and buy a ticket for Saturday, July 11, the 20th annual Pleasantville Music Festival.

Unassigned speaker

1:54

A

Speaker 1

1:54

couple of other things to announce.

1:56

Uh, there was a Saturday cleanup day this past weekend.

1:59

I haven't heard how it went, uh, but uh thanks to everyone who participated in that.

2:04

Um Pleasantville Day is coming up Saturday, May 16.

2:08

Uh Memorial Day uh services are on Monday, May 25.

2:14

Fire Department Parade is on Friday of that same week, May 29.

2:19

Music Festival, I has already mentioned, is on Saturday, July 11.

2:22

So a whole bunch of things coming up, uh, including our uh new series of this year five civic space concerts, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26th, and October 24, all of them at 7 p.m.

2:39

If uh you have uh a uh high school student interested in being a summer camp counselor, uh they are accepting applications at the recenter.

2:51

Uh summer positions uh for counselors as well as uh pool positions.

2:58

Cool enrollment is going on right now.

3:00

Last word I had is

Unassigned speaker

3:02

that

Speaker 1

3:02

it was busy.

3:04

Still busy, yep, coming in.

3:06

Okay.

3:07

So now this will be the first completely full year, as you may recall last year.

3:12

Uh the pool opened a little bit later than we hoped.

3:14

But uh after the shakedown cruise, we look forward to a great new season.

3:19

So

Unassigned speaker

3:20

other

Speaker 1

3:21

announcements, Paul, do you want to talk about?

Speaker 2

3:23

Uh so this week we celebrate the business person of the year that's this Wednesday at the Sorrow.

3:32

There's still tickets available.

3:34

Anyone wants to come by?

3:35

Uh, we are honoring um Jennifer Kahn from the Village Bookstore.

3:42

Then we have a couple other honorees that we are um recognizing that day.

3:47

So if anyone's looking to still come, tickets are available if you go to the Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce.

3:54

The event itself starts at 6 p.m.

3:56

It'll probably go until about 8 30.

3:59

Um it's a good

Unassigned speaker

4:00

time.

Speaker 1

4:02

All right.

4:03

Uh and congratulations at the bookstore and Jennifer uh well uh deserved.

4:08

I'm happy to report on behalf of uh

Unassigned speaker

4:10

the

Speaker 1

4:11

village side of things that Kathy Dinkle, uh our long-standing chair of the beautification committee

Unassigned speaker

4:17

and

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Summary of Proceedings

Pleasantville Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting – May 11, 2026

The Pleasantville Village Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on May 11, 2026, at 8:00 PM in Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Avenue. The board approved numerous resolutions, including the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, several bond authorizations, and various operational items. Announcements highlighted upcoming community events and recognitions.

Announcements

  • The Mayor announced the lineup for the 20th annual Pleasantville Music Festival on July 11, 2026, with headliner OK Go; tickets are available online.
  • The board thanked participants in the recent village cleanup day.
  • Upcoming events include Pleasantville Day (May 16), Memorial Day services (May 25), Fire Department Parade (May 29), and a five-concert Summer Civic Space Series (June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, and October 24, 7–9 PM).
  • Pool enrollment is ongoing; applications for summer camp counselors and pool positions are being accepted.
  • The board recognized Chamber of Commerce honorees, including Jennifer Kahn (Village Bookstore) as Business Person of the Year, Kathy Denkel (Beautification Committee) for the Chamber Appreciation Award, Lucio Rocco (Luchispizer) as Local Legend, Chris Modelo (Vallad Outdoors) as Young Entrepreneur, Sandra Solis Velchese (La Barbaria Air Salon) for Best Customer Service, and Mia Morales as Rising Entrepreneur.

Consent Calendar

The following resolutions were adopted unanimously without debate (all votes 5-0 unless noted):

  • Approval of minutes from April 13, 2026 (Res. 2026-108).
  • Budget amendments for FYE 2026 totaling $14,438.35 transfer and a $3,285 revenue increase (Res. 2026-109).
  • Payment of claims: FYE 2026 – General $127,806.05, Water $329,467.57, Capital $3,763.69, Refuse $5,918.43 (total $466,955.74) (Res. 2026-110).
  • FYE 2027 payment of claims: General $10,000 (Res. 2026-111).
  • Determination that the DPW truck purchase is a Type II action under SEQRA (Res. 2026-112).
  • SEQRA determination for Village Hall heating system (Type II) (Res. 2026-114).
  • SEQRA determination for Nannahagan Brook Wall project (Type II) (Res. 2026-116).
  • Sponsorship agreement with Window Nation for the Music Festival (Res. 2026-118).
  • Creation of a capital account ($50,000) for new DPW communication radios (Res. 2026-119).
  • Adoption of FYE 2027 Water Rates (Res. 2026-121): rates per 1000 cubic feet – Residents $83.98, Non-Resident District $107.44, Non-Resident $126.29; Ready-to-Serve charges ranged from $69 (5/8" Resident) to $1,689 (8" Non-Resident sprinkler); unit dwelling rates also approved.
  • Adoption of FYE 2027 Refuse Rates (Res. 2026-122): condo unit $392.12, single family $522.82, two-family $784.23, three-family $1,176.35.
  • Agreement with PAMAL Broadcasting (107.1 The Peak) for Music Festival advertising (Res. 2026-123).
  • License Agreement with Soul Brewing Company for outdoor seating on Wheeler Avenue (Res. 2026-125).
  • Agreement with Funtime Amusements for rides at the Music Festival (Res. 2026-126).
  • Closure of Holy Innocents Tompkins Avenue parking lot for parish events: June 14 (10 AM–4:30 PM) and August 10–14 (7 AM–12:30 PM) (Res. 2026-127).
  • Authorization to advertise for bid 2026-04 Tree Removal, Trimming & Stump Grinding Services (Res. 2026-128).
  • Change Order #4 from WBE Fence Co. ($3,285) for additional fence supports at Soldiers and Sailors Park, bringing total project cost from $60,000 to $95,165 (Res. 2026-129).
  • Film permit for Assembly Films dba Honor Society for an insurance commercial on May 12, 13, or 14, not exceeding 24 hours, subject to $1,000 fee, $2,500 cash bond, and insurance (Res. 2026-130).
  • Closure of Memorial Plaza parking lot (Gazebo north) for Summer Concert Series: June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24 from 3 PM to 10 PM (Res. 2026-131).
  • Authorization to levy unpaid water rents to the 2026-2027 tax roll (Res. 2026-132).
  • Authorization for Mayor to sign FYE 2027 Tax Warrant (Res. 2026-133).
  • Award of Summer Camp Bus Services bid to Royal Coach ($55,178.55) and authorization to execute agreements; other bids: FIRSTStudent ($150,550), Emes Transportation ($58,765) (Res. 2026-134).
  • Closure of Memorial Plaza parking lot on May 9 (5 AM–12:30 PM) for Garden Club Plant Sale (Res. 2026-135).
  • Hiring of Diane Burkart as Recreation Leader – After School Program, $22/hour effective May 11 (Res. 2026-136).

Discussion Items

  • Bond Resolution for DPW Truck ($400,000) – Res. 2026-113: The board adopted a bond resolution authorizing $400,000 in serial bonds for a DPW truck and snow removal apparatus. The period of probable usefulness is 15 years. Approved unanimously by roll call (5-0).
  • Bond Resolution for Village Hall Heating System ($300,000) – Res. 2026-115: Trustee Nicole questioned whether replacing the boiler was the best investment compared to installing a heat pump system. The Village Administrator explained that the engineering firm advised against heat pumps in this building due to lack of ductwork and the building’s characteristics; new high-efficiency boilers are recommended. Nicole also noted heat pumps could provide similar heating for less energy. The board adopted the resolution with a roll call vote (5-0).
  • Bond Resolution for Nannahagan Brook Retaining Wall ($3,000,000) – Res. 2026-117: The board authorized $3 million in serial bonds for reconstruction of the retaining wall on Lake Street to prevent wall failure, roadway failure, utility damage, and improve the walking path. The project requires an easement from adjacent property owner JCCA. Period of probable usefulness is 30 years. Approved unanimously by roll call (5-0).
  • Public Hearing on Sunday Field Use – Res. 2026-124: The board scheduled a public hearing for May 11, 2026 on a proposed local law to permit field use starting at 9:00 AM on Sundays (currently later start). Trustee Nicole raised concerns about amplified music on Sunday mornings, suggesting a restriction between 9–11 AM. The Village Administrator noted that most sports leagues (ASO, Wise) do not play music; some football and cheerleading have used music but not on Sundays. The board agreed to discuss the music issue separately and set the public hearing for May 11.

Key Outcomes

  • The FYE 2027 Village Budget (June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027) was adopted: General Fund Expenditures $21,111,646; Village-Wide Tax Levy $14,459,272; Tax Rate $112.5107 per $1,000 assessed valuation (2.75% increase); Tax Levy increase 3.3382%; General Fund Non-Property Tax Revenue $6,332,597; Appropriated Fund Balance $307,159; Assessed Valuation $128,514,631 (Res. 2026-120).
  • All bond resolutions (2026-113, 115, 117) were approved with roll call votes (5-0). Each is subject to permissive referendum under Local Finance Law Section 36.00.
  • All other resolutions were approved by voice vote with no dissent.
  • The board adjourned to executive session for personnel or real property matters.
  • The next regular meeting and work session are scheduled for May 11, 2026 (the same date as the public hearing on field use).

Meeting Transcript

Superville for Pleasantville. A regular meeting today is Monday, April 27. We have just finished a work session and we'll be heading to executive session thereafter. Our next regular meeting and work session are on Monday, May 11th here at 80 Wheeler Avenue. As is always the case, you can come join us at 80 Wheeler. You can uh pick us up online via Zoom at links available at Pleasantville-NY.gov and within a relatively short period of time. The Zoom recording of each meeting as well as meetings of other boards and committees are available also at Pleasantville-NY.gov. Uh a few announcements to make. The uh most timely, although uh a little bit down the road, is uh this past Sunday, just yesterday. Uh the announcement party was held uh over at Camp Lawrence announcing the lineup for the Pleasantville Music Festival. So get yourself to Pleasantville Music Festival.com and you will see the entire lineup with links to the bands. Uh and uh our lead band this year is OK Go, which uh if you are not aware is worth looking at their videos. Um they have a famous, famous, famous video. They have a bunch of them, but one of them is uh uh involves treadmills, and I encourage you to look at it. Uh you will not be the first to do so as of this moment. There are about 70 million views of that video. So they have a bunch of other ones. Look at the airplane one, look at all of them, but most of all, get yourself to Pleasantville Music Festival.com and buy a ticket for Saturday, July 11, the 20th annual Pleasantville Music Festival. A couple of other things to announce. Uh, there was a Saturday cleanup day this past weekend. I haven't heard how it went, uh, but uh thanks to everyone who participated in that. Um Pleasantville Day is coming up Saturday, May 16. Uh Memorial Day uh services are on Monday, May 25. Fire Department Parade is on Friday of that same week, May 29. Music Festival, I has already mentioned, is on Saturday, July 11. So a whole bunch of things coming up, uh, including our uh new series of this year five civic space concerts, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26th, and October 24, all of them at 7 p.m. If uh you have uh a uh high school student interested in being a summer camp counselor, uh they are accepting applications at the recenter. Uh summer positions uh for counselors as well as uh pool positions. Cool enrollment is going on right now. Last word I had is that it was busy. Still busy, yep, coming in. Okay. So now this will be the first completely full year, as you may recall last year. Uh the pool opened a little bit later than we hoped. But uh after the shakedown cruise, we look forward to a great new season. So other announcements, Paul, do you want to talk about? Uh so this week we celebrate the business person of the year that's this Wednesday at the Sorrow. There's still tickets available. Anyone wants to come by? Uh, we are honoring um Jennifer Kahn from the Village Bookstore. Then we have a couple other honorees that we are um recognizing that day. So if anyone's looking to still come, tickets are available if you go to the Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce.

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