Public Meetings - Pleasantville, New York

The Pleasantville Village Board of Trustees met remotely on January 27, 2026, because of ongoing storm cleanup. All 17 resolutions on the agenda were approved unanimously, including scheduling three public hearings, adopting a Vision Zero goal, approving budget amendments and fee changes, and authorizing routine permits and donations. No members of the public commented. Note: the agenda and transcript identify the meeting as Monday, January 26, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.; the supplied meeting timestamp is January 27, 2026 at 13:00 UTC. Storm Recovery and Community Announcements - The board thanked DPW and Parks crews for clearing snow from a storm that measured about 14 inches in some spots; overnight removal of piled snow continued for several nights. The mayor reminded residents that throwing snow back into streets violates village code and hurts cleanup efforts. - Businesses and neighbors were thanked for assisting emergency workers and residents after the storm. - The board discussed Con Edison's rate case: about 40 of the 45 cities, towns, and villages in Westchester, through the Westchester Municipal Officials Association, jointly hired an attorney and experts. Pleasantville was among the communities that viewed the resulting Public Service Commission-approved increase as a fair and reasonable compromise. - The village will continue its Safe Streets for All program using a $160,000 federal grant, with consultants NV5 and BFJ Planning conducting public outreach and identifying dangerous intersections. The village is also waiting for a county contract for red light cameras, including one approved for Grant Street at the Sawmill. - A traffic consultant report on Nannahagan, Ashland, Hopper Street, and the Hopper Street parking lot is expected in February. The Panther Club discussion may move to the next work session. - Chamber of Commerce Vice President Paul announced that 2025 finished with the largest chamber membership in history, and upcoming ribbon cuttings include the Riviera reopening around March 20, Pleasantville Tavern, and a new ID Hydration business. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were offered during the meeting. Resolutions and Discussion Items - Res. 2026-20 — ZBA public hearing notice period: The board scheduled a February 9 public hearing on Introductory Local Law 1 of 2026 to change the applicant notice mailing requirement for ZBA public hearings from five to seven days. The Village Administrator explained the change was prompted by a neighbor's concern about insufficient notice and supported by the building department; notices are certified mail sent to property owners within 200 feet. One trustee questioned whether a change was needed after about 20 years and noted seven days could add scheduling pressure for applicants, but the board approved scheduling the hearing. - Res. 2026-21 — Pre-K schools in the A1 district: The board scheduled a February 9 public hearing on Introductory Local Law 2 of 2026 to amend Chapter 185 regarding private schools. The amendment would split the definition of private school into pre-K and K-12, add pre-K as a special-permit use in the A1 district, and update code references; it would not permit K-8 or K-12 schools as-of-right downtown. - Res. 2026-22 — Property tax cap override hearing: The board scheduled a February 9 public hearing on Introductory Local Law 3 of 2026 to authorize a property tax levy override if necessary. The board clarified this routine annual action does not itself mean the tax cap will be exceeded. - Res. 2026-23 — Budget amendments FYE 2026: The board approved General Fund transfers totaling $18,495.67, including $9,001 from auditing to fiscal agent fees, $5,209 from contingency to snow repairs, and smaller transfers for police uniforms, swim team, pool services, and pool overtime. It also approved appropriating $61,000 of fund balance for traffic signal and DPW gate capital projects, a $235 Water Fund transfer, $32,000 of Water Fund balance for SCADA telecommunications improvements, and $184,667 in Capital Fund revenue/expense increases funded by DASNY state aid and interfund transfers. Staff noted the DASNY check was for the Soldiers & Sailors playground rebuild. - Res. 2026-24 — Payment of claims: The board approved claims totaling $240,540.77 for FYE 2026: General Fund $149,087.31; Special Purpose $18,168.27; Water Fund $26,779.96; Capital Fund $29,715.46; Refuse Fund $16,789.77. - Res. 2026-25 — Minutes: The board approved the January 12, 2026 regular meeting minutes. - Res. 2026-26 — Fire Department parade: The board authorized the Pleasantville Volunteer Fire Department's annual parade on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m., including temporary no-parking restrictions, towing authority, weather cancellation authority, and proof of insurance. Trustees noted the date falls on the last Friday in May. - Res. 2026-27 — Summer camp fees: The board authorized the 2026 camp fee increases. Examples: Junior 1 half-day rises from $360 to $650; Junior Full from $575 to $1,000; Senior Full from $1,185 to $1,300; Teen Full from $2,715 to $2,900. Junior camp will offer a full-day option for the first time; after-camp fees also increase. - Res. 2026-28 — Panther Club fees: The board authorized 2026-27 fees: 5 days $530 to $555; 4 days $472 to $496; 3 days $414 to $435; 2 days $336 to $353; 1 day $218 to $229. - Res. 2026-29 — Vision Zero policy: The board adopted a Vision Zero goal of zero fatal and serious injury roadway crashes by 2045, tied to the Safe Streets for All grant and the comprehensive safety action plan. The board noted the pedestrian committee's role and planned public outreach. - Res. 2026-30 and 31 — Pay increases: The board increased Maria Sotomayor's Recreation Attendant pay from $16.50 to $17.00 per hour effective January 1, 2026, due to New York State minimum wage. It also increased Recreation Assistants Nicholas O'Halloran and Laina Rivera from $50.00 to $55.00 per hour effective January 27, 2026. - Res. 2026-32 — Cooperative highway materials bidding: The board authorized the Village Administrator to enter into a cooperative bidding agreement with the Town of Mount Pleasant for highway construction materials. - Res. 2026-33 and 34 — Pleasantville Music Festival vendor applications and fees: The board approved the 2026 vendor application and vendor fee schedule. Early bird fees: Craft $215, Retail $250, Off-Site Service $375, Food $450. Regular fees: Craft $265, Retail $300, Off-Site Service $425, Food $500. The board also agreed to send the sponsorship kit to the Chamber of Commerce. - Res. 2026-35 and 36 — Music Festival ticket donations: The board donated two 2026 Music Festival tickets to the Recreation Department for Mom's Bingo and two tickets to ArtsWestchester. Key Outcomes - All 17 resolutions were approved by voice vote with no roll call. - Public hearings were scheduled for February 9, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. on Local Laws 1, 2, and 3 of 2026. - The next regular meeting is February 9, 2026, with a work session at 7:00 p.m. and the regular meeting at 8:00 p.m. The Lenar proposal at 1 Campus Drive is expected to be presented; additional comment may be accommodated at a special meeting if needed. - Snow removal and hauling will continue over subsequent nights.

The Pleasantville Village Board of Trustees held a virtual work session on January 27, 2026, to receive an update on the federally funded Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program from NV5 Engineering and BFJ Planning, and to discuss possible changes to Panther Club after-school registration. The agenda noticed the meeting for Monday, January 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM; the meeting metadata provided for this summary identifies the date as January 27, 2026, and the transcript itself does not state a date. No formal votes were taken, and the regular board meeting followed at 8:00 PM. Public Comments & Testimony - Ashley G., a Highland Terrace resident outside the village, called the current sign-up process a 'nightmare,' supported a lottery, but opposed guaranteeing spots for all siblings and opposed grandfathering. She urged prioritizing younger children and asked whether the lottery would be administered by individual day rather than as a full-week award. - Will Neves, a Chote Lane resident, asked whether the study was grant-funded, why 2045 was chosen, and how long implementation would take. He later asked whether an incoming kindergartner could enter the spring lottery before being registered at BRS; staff confirmed yes. - Lauren Levine, a Mountain Road resident in the Pleasantville district but technically Mount Pleasant, shared a negative UPK lottery experience and worried that families who were uncertain could enroll, block out families who depend on care, and later drop out. - Carrie Brownley, of 29 Cornell Street, Pleasantville, supported Lauren's concern, saying a $530 deposit may not stop families from treating the lottery as a backup, and that the current system, though imperfect, may protect families with the greatest need. - Will Collins promoted the upcoming May school bond, saying an adjacent turf field could keep athletic teams off BRS fields and benefit Panther Club; he urged residents to vote yes. - Terry Conway of the pedestrian committee said the committee was very happy to be involved in the SS4A process and wanted a strong focus on the walking school district. Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Update - Village staff said Pleasantville secured $160,000 in federal funds for the SS4A program and selected NV5 through an RFP; NV5 is working with BFJ Planning on public engagement. - NV5 presenter Bill said the plan aims to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes to zero, respond to public safety concerns, produce realistic and implementable solutions, and position the village for future implementation grants. - The team is using the federal Safe System approach: safe road users, safer vehicles, safer speeds, safer roads, and post-crash care. It is analyzing five years of crash data (2020–2024) from New York State CLEAR police reports, using the KABCO injury-severity scale, and will also examine B and C injury crashes, not only the grant-required fatal and serious injury (K and A) crashes. - The proposed goal is zero fatal and serious injuries by 2045. In the five-year data pool, there was one fatality, on the Saw Mill River Parkway; serious injuries were described as slightly more than some peer municipalities, minor injuries about on par, and overall not alarming. - Schedule and engagement: crash analysis is wrapping up at the end of January; concept solutions will follow; public outreach is targeted for May; a final action plan is targeted for late July, with study completion and village adoption around November. BFJ's Mark Frecker presented the 'Pleasantville Safe Streets' branding, a website and interactive map, focus groups with schools, public safety agencies, and other local stakeholders, a pop-up at Pleasantville Day, a public information session in mid-June, and a late-summer engagement summary. He said the draft engagement plan had been shared with the pedestrian committee and its comments incorporated. - Discussion covered state, county, and town jurisdiction issues, the Grand Street/Saw Mill River Parkway crossing, the county's pending red-light camera approval, and the village's walkable, no-school-bus character. NV5 said it validates police reports manually and cited an example where seven reported injury crashes turned out to be outside village limits. Panther Club Registration Discussion - Recreation Superintendent Mike and Panther Club Director Carrie proposed a lottery system for the 2026–27 school year using Community Pass. Families would register during a spring window, names would be drawn by family to fill 150 spots and group-size limits, and sibling groups would be drawn together. Unselected families would remain on waitlists, and the department would continue filling openings as they arise. - For the following year, they proposed grandfathering families selected in the first lottery into future years, with a new lottery only for newly available spaces. Carrie said about 75–80% of Panther Club families have multiple children, and estimated 185–200 interested families versus a 150-student cap, so some families will always be unable to enroll. - Board members viewed a lottery as fairer than first-come, first-served, but expressed concern that grandfathering could make it harder for new families to enter. Trustee Yemi noted that many people who could not attend had contacted her to oppose the lottery. Staff said a decision was needed before the spring brochure goes out around the end of February, and a follow-up work session on February 9 was mentioned. Key Outcomes - No resolutions, ordinances, or formal votes were taken at the work session. - NV5/BFJ will continue the SS4A work, with public-facing milestones including the website/interactive map, Pleasantville Day pop-up in May, and a public information session in mid-June. - No final decision was made on Panther Club. The board must decide before the spring brochure is published around the end of February; another work session on February 9 is possible.

This meeting of the Pleasantville Village Board of Trustees began with the annual Youth Recognition Ceremony, honoring young volunteers from multiple community organizations. Following the ceremony, the Board considered and approved a series of resolutions addressing summer camp operations, pool memberships, budget amendments, capital accounts, personnel matters, and more. One resolution regarding the Police Benevolent Association agreement was tabled pending ratification. The meeting concluded with an update on a proposed townhome development by Lennar on the former New York and Seven Engineering site. Youth Recognition Ceremony - The Board honored youth volunteers from the Pleasantville Farmers Market, Appalachian Service Project, Emmanuel Ringers handbell choir, Pleasantville Community Synagogue, Arc Stages, ECHO (high school community service), and VIP Sports. - Speakers highlighted the contributions of the youth, including the Farmers Market's 12-year Best of Westchester streak and the Appalachian Service Project's 22 volunteers who traveled to West Virginia to build wheelchair ramps, roofs, and repairs. - The Emmanuel Ringers raised over $2,300 for Feeding Westchester and will travel to Scotland for the International Handbell Symposium. Resolutions - Res. 2026-1 – Authorized the Village Administrator to advertise bid 2026-01 for summer and teen travel camp bus services. Approved. - Res. 2026-2 – Authorized non-resident summer camp tuition rates for children of Village employees. Approved. - Res. 2026-3 – Authorized the Recreation Department to waive 2026 pool membership fees for active volunteer firefighters and ambulance corps members residing in the Village. Approved. - Res. 2026-4 – Authorized Tax Grievance Night on February 17, 2026, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Village Hall. Approved. - Res. 2026-5 – Authorized discounted Pleasantville Music Festival tickets ($7 off adult, $4 off student/senior) for followers of select bands, sponsors, and cultural partners. Approved. - Res. 2026-6 – Approved the minutes of the December 22, 2025 regular meeting. Approved. - Res. 2026-7 – Authorized Change Order 31 from Rimkunas Engineering, PLLC for $6,000 for additional architectural drawings for the pool filter building, bringing the total project cost from $6,033,839 to $7,114,455.39. Approved. - Res. 2026-8 – Approved FYE 2026 budget amendments, including transfers, revenue/expense increases, and fund balance appropriations. Approved. - Res. 2026-9 – Approved payment of claims totaling $687,076.09 (General Fund $450,615.95; Water Fund $180,055.61; Capital Fund $34,792.52; Refuse Fund $21,612.01). Approved. - Res. 2026-10 – Authorized extending the on-call electrical services bid contract with PRM Electric Inc. for one year (January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026). Approved. - Res. 2026-11 – Authorized an hourly rate increase from $15.00 to $15.25 for Recreation Assistant Camp Counselors for the 2026 season. Approved. - Res. 2026-12 – Authorized free family pool memberships for members of the Village Board, Planning Commission, Architectural Review Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals. Approved. - Res. 2026-13 – Authorized the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the Pleasantville Police Benevolent Association for June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2028. Tabled because the PBA has not yet ratified it. - Res. 2026-14 – Authorized use of $10,690 from Parkland Trust funds for new signs at village parks, the Recreation Center, Dog Park, and tennis courts. Approved. - Res. 2026-15 – Authorized donation of two Pleasantville Music Festival tickets to the Town of Mount Pleasant Elementary PTA. Approved. - Res. 2026-16 – Appointed Ian Dale to Assistant Road Maintenance Foreman at a salary of $96,079, effective January 12, 2026, with a probationary period of 12–52 weeks. Approved. - Res. 2026-17 – Acknowledged the Justice Court Audit for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, and authorized the Village Clerk to file it. Approved. - Res. 2026-18 – Authorized creation of a $32,000 capital account for Water Distribution System SCADA Telecommunication Improvements, funded from the Water Fund balance. Approved. - Res. 2026-19 – Authorized creation of a $34,000 capital account for Bedford Road (CR 27) and Broadway (NYS-141) NYSDOT Traffic Signal (W 105) System Improvements, funded from the General Fund balance. Approved. - Res. 2026-20 – Authorized creation of a $27,000 capital account for the DPW Main Entrance Gate Replacement, funded from the General Fund balance. Approved. Discussion Items - Lennar Townhome Development Update – The Mayor reported that a revised submission from Lennar was received, seeking to develop townhomes on the former New York and Seven Engineering site behind Foxwood at the end of Campus Drive. The submission includes traffic and school studies required by the Village's planning team. The documents will be posted online within days. A meeting with legal and planning counsel is scheduled to vet the submission, and Lennar is expected to present the details at the next regular meeting two weeks later. Public Comments & Testimony - None. Key Outcomes - 20 resolutions considered; 19 approved and 1 tabled (Res. 2026-13). - The Board approved a combined claims abstract of $687,076.09. - Budget amendments included a $190,000 appropriation for Safe Streets & Roads for All capital project, reimbursable via federal funds. - Capital accounts were established for SCADA improvements ($32,000), traffic signal improvements ($34,000), and DPW gate replacement ($27,000). - Personnel appointment and salary adjustments were approved. - The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026 (work session at 7 p.m., regular meeting at 8 p.m.).

The Pleasantville Village Board of Trustees held a work session from approximately 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Ave, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, NY. This summary uses the meeting date of January 20, 2026 (2026-01-20) as supplied; the agenda and raw transcript identify the session as Monday, January 12, 2026. The agenda covered A1 zoning/daycare use, FY 2026-27 recreation fees and pay rates, and continued Master Fee Schedule discussion. No formal public comment period was held. Discussion Items - A1 Zoning District and Daycare Use: Robert (staff) reported that a review of the Two to Time daycare property found that daycare/private school use was not listed as a permitted use in the A1 zoning district, likely an oversight. A proposed local law amending Chapter 185 would distinguish private schools from pre-K/daycare and add pre-K/daycare as a permitted use in A1. Judd added that the revision draws a distinction between K-12 private schools and pre-K programs; districts that already allow both types remain unchanged, while A1 would now allow pre-K use. The board confirmed that a private school serving grades K-8 would fall under the K-12 private school definition, not the pre-K category. Next step: prepare a draft local law and a resolution scheduling a public hearing. - FY 2026-27 Recreation Fees and Pay Rates: Mike Newman, recreation director, presented the proposed fees and pay rates. - Summer camp: Raise the counselor base rate from $15.00 to $15.25 per hour and expand junior camp from a half-day to a day ending at 2:30 p.m. Fees would increase for junior, senior, team-travel, and after-camp programs to cover rising trip and busing costs. Board members supported the expansion, saying it helps families needing full-day care; no after-care will be offered for junior camp this year because the after-care building can hold only 58 people, though after-care may be explored later. - Panther Club: Increase monthly fees by 5%, the first increase since the program began, to cover supply and staff costs and to support staff-led clubs. The board discussed moving registration earlier to the first Saturday after school lets out and a possible lottery instead of first-come online sign-up because of equity concerns about internet access and work schedules. Staff will explore options and report back. - Pool: No membership fee increase is proposed; the plan would add back the 10% reduction taken from proposed fees last season. Guest fees would rise from $10 to $15, compared with $20 at nearby Mount Pleasant. Resident 10-pack day passes remain $250 and school-district 10-packs remain $330. Board members supported the plan. - Scholarships: The board asked to continue the recreation scholarship program. Staff said that because school lunch is now free for all students, eligibility will be based on SNAP enrollment proof instead of free/reduced lunch letters. Last year the budget was $13,000, actual spending was about $11,000, and approximately $7,000 of that was covered by fundraised funds held in a trust account. - Continued Master Fee Schedule Discussion: The board continued reviewing recreation fees paid in lieu of land dedication for residential development. The current fee for residential units subject to park-land dedication is $5,000; the previously proposed increase was to $12,000, and a board proposal was $15,000, which would tie the village with only one other community as the highest in the county. For multifamily units, the current fees are $5,000 per unit with two or more bedrooms and $2,500 per unit with fewer than two bedrooms. Previously proposed increases were $6,000 for efficiency/one-bedroom units, $8,000 for two-bedroom units, and $10,000 for three-bedroom units. The higher board proposal was $8,000, $10,000, and $12,000 respectively, with $15,000 for single-family attached/detached units versus the previously proposed $12,000. The Mayor recommended the previously proposed lower figures to avoid having the highest fee in the county and to avoid adding to the cost of modestly priced housing. Several trustees supported the higher figures, saying the fees are a small share of development cost and the village needs recreation revenue. Trustee Paul Alvarez said he would vote for the higher $15,000 figure. A non-binding straw poll showed a majority of board members favoring the higher numbers; the Mayor indicated he would vote against that outcome. A formal resolution will be prepared. - Metro North Substation Update: The Mayor reported that Metro North has resumed discussions about buying a village-owned parcel near the Wells Fargo lot to build an electrical substation. Village officials are discussing height flexibility, including a possible 30-foot height, even though no known substations are that tall; the Mayor and Eric plan to visit a substation with Metro North to discuss the design. The negotiations have been intermittent for about ten years. Key Outcomes - The board will move forward with a draft local law amending Chapter 185 and a resolution scheduling a public hearing on A1 zoning/daycare use. - The board supported the proposed FY 2026-27 recreation fee and pay plan, including counselor pay, the full-day junior camp change, the Panther Club 5% increase, and the pool guest fee increase. - Staff will develop Panther Club registration options, including earlier enrollment and a possible lottery. - Master Fee Schedule fee levels were not formally adopted; a majority straw poll favored higher amounts, and a formal resolution is planned. - Metro North discussions continue, with a site/substation visit planned.

The Village Board of Trustees held its final regular meeting of 2025 on December 24, 2025. The meeting featured the presentation of the fiscal year ended May 31, 2025 audit, a public hearing and adoption of a new "Do Not Solicit" local law, and approval of 19 resolutions covering personnel actions, the 2026 Pleasantville Music Festival, financial policies, and contracts. Audit Presentation - Robert Danielle of PKF O'Connor Davies presented the village's audit for FYE May 31, 2025. He reported an unmodified (clean) opinion, no fraud or material weaknesses identified. - General fund revenues exceeded expenditures by $141,000 after transfers, resulting in a budgetary surplus of $3.4 million. Fund balance grew to $10.3 million, representing 47% of the adopted FY 2026 budget. - Key revenue sources: property taxes (61-62% of budget), departmental income (14%), and sales tax (10-11%). Expenditure drivers: public safety (46%), culture/recreation (16-17%), general support (8-9%). - The village maintains a double-A-plus bond rating from S&P and low debt service (2.3% of general fund budget). Public Comments & Testimony - Farn Rooney (resident, 26 Pleasant Road) expressed opposition to continuing the Pleasantville Music Festival due to financial losses of approximately $100,000 in the last two years, arguing the event should be self-sustaining or discontinued. Discussion Items - Do Not Solicit Local Law: The board discussed and adopted Introductory Local Law 5 of 2025, creating Section 135-3.1 to establish a "Do Not Solicit" list and door tags for residents opting out of peddling. The law exempts political, charitable, and religious activities. Modeled after Mount Pleasant's ordinance. - Music Festival Financial Concerns: Trustees acknowledged the recent losses and debated the festival's value. Mayor and Trustee Nicole noted the past two years were atypical; the 20th anniversary year was approved as a one-year commitment. The board expressed shared concern about taxpayer burden but cited intangible benefits and hope for improvement under new management by Bruce Figler. Key Outcomes - Res. 2025-361: Adopted Local Law 5 of 2025 (Do Not Solicit) – passed unanimously. - Res. 2025-362: Approved minutes of December 8, 2025 meeting. - Res. 2025-363: Authorized Village Administrator to sign a 10-year snow and ice removal agreement with Westchester County (Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2035). - Res. 2025-364: Accepted retirement of Assistant Road Maintenance Foreman Thomas E. Wilson, effective Jan 10, 2026. - Res. 2025-365: Temporarily appointed Gerald Ciralli as Water Maintenance Foreman at $99,956/yr (Step 2, CSEA). - Res. 2025-366: Accepted resignation of Frederick D. Gill Jr., Recreation Leader. - Res. 2025-367: Authorized the 2026 Pleasantville Music Festival on July 11, 2026. - Res. 2025-368: Amended Investment Policy to increase maximum deposit from $15M to $25M. - Res. 2025-369: Approved FYE 2026 budget transfers ($24,800 total) for ADA analysis and village hall services. - Res. 2025-370: Approved claims payment abstract totaling $488,237.75. - Res. 2025-371: Authorized up to $120,000 for music festival talent budget. - Res. 2025-372: Authorized ambulance service agreement with Starnet Emergency Services. - Res. 2025-373: Signed 4th Amendment to Ticketweb user agreement. - Res. 2025-374: Signed Ticketweb equipment use agreement. - Res. 2025-375: Set 2026 music festival ticket rates ($50 resident early to $90 day-of general). - Res. 2025-376: Extended on-call plumbing contract with A. Borrelli Mechanical for one year. - Res. 2025-377: Established $100 petty cash fund for ticket sales at Recreation Department. - Res. 2025-378: Accepted $2,500 donation from Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce for ice-skating rink. - Res. 2025-379: Created capital account ($190,000 from general fund balance) for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant. - Res. 2025-380 (added after agenda): Awarded janitorial services bid to Island Wide Building Services ($90,701.89) after rejecting lowest bidder Divine Professional Cleaning due to prior performance failure. Consent Calendar All resolutions were approved unanimously without separate roll-call votes, except where noted. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:15 PM.

The Pleasantville Village Board of Trustees held a work session on December 24, 2025, beginning at 7:00 PM. The agenda and transcript identify the meeting date as December 22, 2025; the timestamp provided for this summary is December 24, 2025. An executive session on contractual and personnel matters was scheduled for 6:30 PM. The board heard a detailed lead service line inventory update, continued Master Fee Schedule discussions, and reviewed the FYE2027 budget calendar. No formal votes were taken. Lead Service Line Inventory Update - Consultants Steve Robbins and Anthony Catalano from Woodward & Curran, and Mike Arp from ElectroScan, presented the village’s lead service line inventory process. - Initial inventory was submitted to the health department in October 2024; final inventory with no unknowns is due October 2027; a full replacement plan is due by 2037. - Current known materials: 39 service lines with lead on one side, 50 galvanized/requiring replacement, and 1,700 non-led; a significant block of unknowns remains the target of the next phase. - The village is using Blue Conduit’s EPA- and state-approved predictive modeling to reach a 95% confidence interval, reducing the need for costly excavation. - ElectroScan will perform “swordfishing” inspections using an electrical resistivity probe inserted from the customer service connection to identify pipe materials along the full service line. - Inspections will cover 110 homes: 10 known-material validation sites and 100 statistically selected unknown sites. Participation is voluntary; declining households can be replaced with other parcels. - Door knockers with QR code, website, and phone scheduling options will be distributed around January 5. Letters about lead/unknown services have been sent annually as required. Inspections are free to residents and each visit is expected to last under an hour, including a temporary water shutoff. - In response to trustee questions, presenters said village water meets regulatory lead action levels because of treatment; lead service lines are regulated, but interior home plumbing is not EPA-regulated; guidance on using public funds for private-side replacements is still evolving. - ElectroScan will document any observed illegal conditions, such as water theft, but will not take enforcement action; the village’s stated purpose is data collection, not code enforcement. Master Fee Schedule Discussion - The board reviewed remaining Master Fee Schedule items, including proposed dumpster permit fees: $200 for commercial, $50 per day per parking space, a five-day renewable limit, and $100 per residential application. These were generally understood and agreed to by trustees. - The main unresolved item was the fee in lieu of recreation for new housing. Existing fees date to the early 1990s: $5,000 per single-family lot, $6,000 one-bedroom, $8,000 two-bedroom, and $10,000 three-bedroom. - Inflation-adjusted equivalent for the single-family fee was estimated at about $12,500. Some trustees supported $12,500 as logical, defensible, and non-punitive; another trustee preferred $15,000, acknowledging that would make the village the highest in the county. - The board noted a 2-2 split, with Trustee David absent, and agreed to continue the discussion at the next work session. FYE2027 Village Budget Schedule - Trustees reviewed the FYE2027 budget calendar; most budget work sessions will occur on regular work session nights, with a couple of additional off-schedule sessions. - Tax grievance night will also be scheduled. - The board was reminded that the village annually passes a local law authorizing the board to override the tax cap; that item will be brought forward as part of the budget process. Key Outcomes - No formal resolutions or votes were taken. - Lead service line inspections are scheduled to begin in winter with door knockers around January 5; data will feed Blue Conduit’s model. - Master Fee Schedule adoption remains incomplete; recreation fee-in-lieu amount will be revisited next work session. - FYE2027 budget calendar was distributed via calendar invites; the annual tax-cap local law will be considered.

The Pleasantville Village Board of Trustees met on December 9, 2025, following a joint meeting with the school board, and began shortly after that extended session. The board held a public hearing on a proposed Do Not Solicit local law, approved five resolutions, and then moved into executive session on personnel matters. Note: The printed agenda lists the meeting as Monday, December 8, 2025, at 8:00 PM; the timestamp used for this summary is December 9, 2025. Announcements - The board thanked the school board, Parks and Recreation staff, the Chamber of Commerce, and Eric Morrissey for the holiday ice rink and the first holiday lighting ceremony at the new civic space. - The next regular meeting was referenced as Monday, December 22. Public Hearing: Introductory Local Law 5 of 2025 (Do Not Solicit) - The board opened a public hearing on Introductory Local Law 5 of 2025, which would amend Pleasantville Code Section 135 to add Section 135-3.1, Do Not Solicit. - Village staff (Eric) explained that residents could sign up for a do-not-solicit list; when peddlers apply for permits, the village would notify them of addresses they cannot solicit. A door knob hang tag or sign would also be available for homeowners. - The law would not and legally cannot apply to political activities. It is modeled after a similar law in Mount Pleasant. - The public hearing was kept open because of newspaper publication timing. The board voted to continue the discussion to the next regular meeting, where it expects to reopen and likely close the hearing and act on the law. - No public comment was offered on the hearing. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public commented during the public hearing or the regular meeting, and no online questioners were recognized before the board entered executive session. Resolutions Adopted - Res. No. 2025-356: Approved the minutes of the November 24, 2025 regular meeting. - Res. No. 2025-357: Approved FYE 2026 budget amendments, including transfers of $25,000 from Police Retirement to Employee Retirement in the General Fund, $2,563 from contingency to Employee Retirement in the Water Fund, and $1,765 from contingency to Employee Retirement in the Refuse Fund; also appropriated $196,000 of Water Fund balance for the Water Lead Service Line Inventory capital project and increased Capital Fund revenue/expense by the same amount for the inter-fund transfer. Staff said the lead service line inventory is the next phase of EPA-mandated work and is progressing under a Woodard and Curtin agreement approved in July; Superintendent Carr will attend the next work session to update the board. The retirement transfers balanced higher-than-budgeted employee retirement costs against lower police retirement costs. - Res. No. 2025-358: Approved the December 8, 2025 claims abstract for FYE 2026 totaling $2,472,007.10, composed of General Fund $1,952,171.80, Water Fund $304,300.59, Capital Fund $128,536.77, and Refuse Fund $86,997.94. The total includes pension contributions; the general fund paid about $1.2 million for the police retirement system and about $550,000 for general employee retirement. The board noted municipalities pay a percentage of active payroll into state pension plans, while the village remains responsible for other post-retirement benefits, primarily retiree health care. - Res. No. 2025-359: Established a police overtime rate of $250 per hour for private event details and traffic control associated with utility-related work. The rate was described as per officer per hour and based on a sergeant's time-and-a-half rate, fringe benefits, retirement contributions, and equipment costs using FEMA's hourly rate for a patrol car. The board discussed that this rate is used to bill outside entities such as utility companies; a possible waiver or reduction for not-for-profits may be considered in the future. - Res. No. 2025-360: Authorized the personnel status change of James Moore, School Crossing Guard, from Part-Time Permanent to Part-Time Available, reflecting reduced/on-call hours. Key Outcomes - The public hearing on Intro Local Law 5 of 2025 was continued to the next regular meeting; no final action was taken. - All five resolutions (2025-356 through 2025-360) were approved by voice vote with all trustees in favor. - The regular meeting was closed and the board moved to executive session on personnel matters.

On 2025-12-09 (the printed agenda said Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM; this record uses the supplied timestamp of 2025-12-09 12:00:00+00:00), the Pleasantville Village Board of Trustees and the Pleasantville Union Free School District Board of Education held their annual joint work session at Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Ave. Mayor Peter Scher, village trustees, school board members, Interim Superintendent Eric Lotinsky, Police Chief Eric Grutzner, Village Administrator Eric Morsey, Assistant Superintendent for Business John Chow, and Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Mike Newman participated. The session was informational; no formal votes were taken. The agenda scheduled an 8:30 PM executive session on personnel matters. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public spoke or asked questions. Mayor Scher noted that nobody in the room was from the public and no one raised a hand in the Zoom chat. Development Update - Mayor Scher reported that Lenar is under a contingent contract for the former Bank of New York property behind Foxwood (144,000 square feet, zoned campus office) and the former Savin Engineering Building (about 35,000 square feet). Lenar proposes demolishing both buildings and about 400 existing paved parking spaces to build a 102-unit townhouse project under planned unit development zoning. - Of the 102 units, 11 would be required affordable at 60% of the average median income under village code; six additional units would have a smaller footprint but be market-rate. Village officials said the units would be fee-simple ownership, partly because condos and co-ops often pay substantially lower property taxes. - Mayor Scher said the village planning consultant, BFJ Planning, has listed required analyses, and Lenar's submissions, including school-student generation, traffic, and drainage, are expected later in December or in January. He noted the property is still zoned commercial and could be occupied as of right, so the community should compare the proposal against the possibility of commercial reuse. - He cited the Toll Brothers/Dennis Lane project (68 townhomes, 7 affordable, 61 market-rate) as generating 39 school children, which he said undercuts speculation of 250 additional students. He also said the area is a stormwater funnel and that downstream neighborhoods experienced severe flooding during Hurricane Ida. - A trustee asked whether Lenar's land purchase was contingent on zoning; village officials said they believe it is and that no sale had closed. - Trustee Paul Alvarez praised the 14 affordable units at 98 Washington Avenue, renovated and managed by Lifting Up Westchester for employed workforce households. He and Mayor Scher noted that affordable housing in Westchester, often defined at 80% of the average median income, is different from the national image of affordable housing. - The former Chase building at 444 Bedford Road has planning approval for 36 rental apartments, including four affordable units, with parking accommodated in a garage; the owner has not indicated when or if construction will begin. - The library was discussed as a major future project: the 1963 building needs renovation, the town/village funding split is about two-thirds town and one-third village, about two-thirds of cardholders are not village residents, and cost figures mentioned were roughly in the $10-16 million range. A working group is being formed. - Other development updates included the completed replacement of the old Girl Scout building with two two-family homes on Bedford Road and one single-family home on Great Oak, conversion of a former office building into six rental units, the renovation of the old pharmacy storefront into an IV hydration business, and the opening of the new 144-seat theater at Wheeler Avenue, whose first production sold out six performances. Safety Initiatives - The village received a federal SS4A (Safe Streets for All) grant and selected the engineering firm MV5 for a pedestrian-safety and complete-streets study, with community engagement to start in the new year and deliverables expected by the end of 2026. - DTS Provident is studying Nanahigan Avenue and Hopper Street, including traffic counts and speed-hump feasibility. Stop signs were recently installed at Nanahagan and Ashland. - Police Chief Eric Grutzner described ongoing school partnerships: daily school walkthroughs, a new detective presenting to seventh and eighth graders, AED training under Desha's Law, crossing-guard recruiting, and rotating police presence at school arrival and dismissal. He invited community input on additional locations. - Interim Superintendent Eric Lotinsky said a student-reported concern two weeks earlier was resolved in about two hours because of established joint planning and close communication. - Discussion highlighted concerns about parent drop-off behavior, drivers stopping with flashers, blocked driveways, and the need for adults to model respectful street behavior. School and Village Cooperation / Capital Plans - School district representatives outlined a proposed capital project. At BRS, the plan is to remove the artificial turf field, replace it with natural grass fields, expand playgrounds, move fencing toward Bedford Road while preserving the flagpole and memorial, and improve safety access. At the high school, the plan is to turf the upper field between the track and tennis courts, replace aging turf fields and the track, add outdoor restrooms, keep the back field as grass with new fencing, netting, a backstop, and bleachers, add barriers to reduce unauthorized bike and dirt-bike use, and install dark-sky-certified LED lights. - School officials said temporary diesel generators now in use at the high school field do not meet National Federation of High School standards. They reviewed alternative lighting options and said LED lights were the only option meeting standards; information was posted on the district website. - On artificial turf, school officials said new turf is manufactured without PFAS and infill is no longer crumb rubber; they also noted grass would remain at BRS and on the high school back field as a compromise. - The demand for back-to-back varsity and JV games is increasing in boys and girls soccer and boys lacrosse, with Section 1 standard starts at 5 p.m.; second games can start at 6:30-6:45 p.m., meaning athletes may get home around 9:30 p.m., and indoor track meets at the armory can return home at midnight. - STEM/STEAM proposals include universal classroom technology and smart boards, a BRS maker space, middle school STEAM labs, high school science and art room upgrades, flexible seating, and theater lighting and sound improvements. Science Olympiad funding was said to be addressed through budget coordination. - Board members acknowledged a discussion about high student homework load and stress, but did not reach conclusions; they agreed it should be a conversation for another time. Key Outcomes - No formal board votes or resolutions were adopted at the work session. - Lenar's development review will continue as required studies are submitted; documents are being posted on the village website under Community Projects and Initiatives, or via search for Lenar. - The village and school district will continue coordinating on fields and capital planning; the school board encouraged residents to review the capital project presentation on the district website. - A village/town library working group will be convened. - A suggestion to move Panther Club registration to the spring or reserve spots was raised and will be explored. UPK currently has 60 students enrolled against 76 available seats, so no lottery was needed this year. - Police will continue rotating enforcement presence at schools and welcome community input on locations. - The agenda included an 8:30 PM executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The Pleasantville Planning Commission and Architectural Review Board held a joint meeting on December 5, 2025, at Village Hall. Commissioners reviewed three main items: an informal discussion regarding the Pleasantville Country Club's access request, a new application for a parking area and stairway relocation at 85 Nannahagan Road, and a signage update for Wells Fargo Bank at 44 Washington Avenue. The meeting also included approval of the October 22, 2025, meeting minutes. Pleasantville Country Club - 110 Nannahagan Road - Informal Discussion - George Marcese, president of the Pleasantville Country Club (72 homes), requested informal guidance on amending the 37-year-old site plan to allow residents to use an existing emergency gate for egress via a clicker system. He argued the current single-access egress on a 24-foot road is unsafe, citing a fire department assessment and the risk on Nannahagan Road between the club and Broadway. He also noted recent stop signs installed by the village and potential cooperation with the adjacent high school to address parent pick-up traffic using the club's parking lot. - Commissioners raised concerns about the original resolution's strictness on access, the need for a traffic study (especially during school hours), and whether the change would add or reduce traffic. Commissioner Harry Freedis suggested that the applicant prepare a comprehensive case addressing why the original conditions are no longer relevant and include a turnaround for the school pickup area. - The applicant agreed to commission a traffic study and return with a formal application. 85 Nannahagan Road - Gianna Marzella - Parking Area Extension and Stairway Relocation - Philip Holub, architect, presented a new application to rebuild a failing retaining wall, relocate a stairway from the road edge to a safer location behind the garage, and widen the existing 21-foot driveway to 25.5 feet to improve vehicle circulation and pedestrian access. The work is within the village right-of-way, currently encroaching 421 square feet, increasing to 454 square feet. - Commissioners expressed concern that a 25.5-foot width could physically accommodate three cars, potentially creating a parking lot appearance in a high-end neighborhood. They suggested keeping the width at 21 feet but adding a defined pedestrian walkway (4 feet wide with a 1-foot curb) demarcated by a low wall or curb to prevent third-car parking. They also requested sight-distance verification by the village engineer. - The applicant agreed to revise the plans to include a walkway and curb, and to present a simplified, colorized drawing at the next meeting on December 10, 2025. No public hearing was set, pending completeness. 44 Washington Avenue - Wells Fargo Bank - Exterior Changes and Signage - Matt Clift, installer for Wells Fargo, presented a refresh package including a large red pan sign (non-illuminated, with lit white channel letters) spanning the entire storefront facade, plus various directional, parking, and entry signs in new white-and-yellow brand colors. A new ground sign (33 by 25 inches) was also proposed. - Commissioners found the red pan sign overly wide (93 and 5/8 inches) and recommended shortening it to align with the building's main entrance lobby perimeter, leaving the rightmost window bays uncovered. They also requested removal of the proposed ground sign, viewing it as unnecessary. The applicant agreed to take these revisions to the client. - The commission voted unanimously to approve the signage application with the conditions that the main sign be reduced in length as described and the ground sign be eliminated. The building inspector was authorized to proceed upon receipt of revised drawings. Key Outcomes - Pleasantville Country Club: No formal application yet; applicant to prepare a traffic study and return for further discussion. - 85 Nannahagan Road: Applicant to revise plans per commission guidance (21-foot driveway with 4-foot walkway and curb) and present at the December 10, 2025 meeting. Village engineer will review sight lines. - 44 Washington Avenue: Wells Fargo signage application approved unanimously (all in favor) with two revisions: reduce main sign length to align with lobby entry and remove ground sign. Revised drawings to be submitted to the building department. - Minutes of October 22, 2025: Approved unanimously with edits. - Meeting adjourned. Next regular meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025.