Board of Trustees

BOARD OF TRUSTEES May 27, 2025 PRESENT: Mayor Monachino Lapey Trustee Bennett Trustee Owen-Michaane Trustee Case Trustee Mclaughlin Attorney Cornachio Manager Luft PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND FIRE SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Monachino Lapey led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance and notified those in attendance where the fire safety exits were located. ----------- OPENING REMARKS Mayor Monachino Lapey opened the meeting and welcomed everyone. She spoke about the annual Memorial Day parade hosted by the Town and American Legion Post 50 in collaboration with the Villages of Pelham and Pelham Manor. After the parade was a moving ceremony that honors those who have died in service to our country. She asked Trustee Case to give some more details of this event. Trustee Case congratulated American Legion Post 50 which coordinates this event every year. He noted that Harry Engstrom, a Vietnam veteran, was this year’s Grand Marshal of the parade and said that it was an honor that was well deserved. He is a past commander of American Legion Post 50 and has been involved in many community service activities over the years. Trustee Case also spoke about safe grilling techniques such as cleaning the grill, checking propane and hoses and positioning the grill a safe distance from the home. This information is on the Village’s website and it is intended to help keep people safe. Trustee McLaughlin thanked the Village Manager for good communication and mentioned the Village website and Facebook page. He spoke about the success of the Huguenot Vehicle Fair and thanked those involved including the Police, Fire, and DPW and emergency services. Trustee Bennett said that the Police will be holding a bicycle registration program on Friday, June 6th after school in Veterans’ Park. She said that the registration program is ongoing so if you can’t attend on June 6th, you can go to the Police Department and the desk officer will register the bicycle. Trustee Owen-Michaane said that Shore Park has some new picnic tables and some plumbing has been renovated in the bathroom facilities. Mayor Monachino Lapey said that some pavers are going into the Volunteer Headquarters. Manager Luft said that the pavers lining the walkway to the Volunteer Headquarters had sunk. Younger boy scouts and their leaders lifted the pavers. She said that it looks great. ---------- PROCLAMATION HONORING EAGLE SCOUT JULIAN MATTEONI Mayor Monachino Lapey said that fewer than six percent of Scouts attain the rank of Eagle Scout. She said that Julian Matteoni’s Eagle Scout project beautified Shore Park with bicycle ranks and tasteful reminders for dog owners to pick up after their pets. Trustee Bennett said that his work was such an asset to our park, Trustee Case congratulated him, his family and Troop 1 on an amazing job. 1  Trustee McLaughlin said that it looks tremendous. He congratulated Julian Matteoni on the great work. The Board asked him to speak about what he has been doing. He said that he is a Junior at Pelham Memorial High School. He will be on a school trip from June 19th until June 28th teaching fundamental computer skill in Zimbabwe. All in attendance congratulated Julian Matteoni on attaining the rank of Eagle Bronze Palm. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Julian Matteoni has been a member of the Boy Scouts of America, has completed the necessary requirements and has been successfully examined by the Eagle Scout Board of Review which found him worthy of the rank of Eagle Bronze Palm, and WHEREAS, Julian Matteoni has been a Scout since the first grade and has earned twenty-six Merit Badges to attain the rank of Eagle Bronze Palm, the highest rank awarded by Scouting America, and WHEREAS, Julian Matteoni raised the funds which allowed him to purchase the wood from Pelham Lumber and the signs from SafetySign.com, and WHEREAS, Julian Matteoni spearheaded a project to beautify Shore Park by leading a crew of five volunteers in constructing and transporting two wooden bicycle racks to the entrance of Shore Park and installing pre-made signs throughout Shore Park reminding dog owners to properly dispose of dog waste to help promote environmental consciousness, and WHEREAS, Julian Matteoni saw a way to make Shore Park a better experience for the community by supplying bicycle racks and encouraging responsible pet ownership which would help protect Long Island Sound and ensure the survival of aquatic species near the park. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pellham Manor hereby recognizes and commends Julian Matteoni on attaining the rank of Eagle Bronze Palm and be it further RESOLVED, that a copy of this Proclamation be presented to Julian Matteoni. ---------- MEETING MINUTES The Mayor asked if there were any comments or questions on the minutes from the Regular meeting on May 12, 2025. There were no comments or questions on the minutes. After discussion and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was RESOLVED, that the minutes from the Regular meeting on May 12, 2025 be and hereby are approved. Trustee McLaughlin abstained from voting because he was not at the May 12th meeting. ---------- REPORTS The Village Treasurer’s report for April reflected a nine point five million dollar fund balance. There was no significant revenue or expenditure to report. Manager Luft said that the Village will end the fiscal year in a strong financial state. The DPW Superintendent reported that eighty-five percent of tonnage collected was recycled which is a very strong percentage. Some highlights from the month were that Manager Luft and Building 2 Inspector Pennella attended erosion estimation training and Manager Luft, the Building Inspector and DPW Foreman conducted stormwater outfall field visits. The Boston Post Road right turn lane project is progressing. DPW was spot cleaning with the jetter machine. Streetlights were replaced and potholes were filled. After discussion and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Village Treasurer and DPW reports be and hereby are approved. ---------- CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN AMENDMENT - POST ROAD PLAZA- TESLA EV CHARGING STATIONS The Mayor asked the Village Manager to speak about this site plan amendment. Manager Luft said that the Planning Board is satisfied regarding the site plan amendment for the Tesla Electric Vehicle charging stations. She said that there was a robust review by the Planning Board. She said that this review also involved emergency operations and several recommendations were incorporated into their plans. She said that this is a Type II SEQRA Action in the B2 District. Mayor Monachino Lapey said that this space is well positioned for this type of enterprise. It is not near children. Manager Luft said that there will be more shrubbery added to this plan. After discussion and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Site Plan Amendment for Post Road Plaza Tesla EV Charging Stations be and hereby is approved. ------------- CONSIDERATION OF SITE PLAN AMENDMENT-661 HILLSIDE LLC-101 SECOR LANE The Mayor thought that it would be beneficial to refer the site plan amendment for 661 Hillside LLC- 101 Secor Lane to the Planning Board for review. After discussion and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously REOLVED, that the site plan amendment for 661 Hillside LLC – 101 Secor Lane be and hereby is referred to the Planning Board. ---------- CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A FIVE- YEAR EXTENSION FOR NYSDOT SNOW & ICE AGREEMENT The Mayor said that there were two Resolutions. The first is for a five-year extension of the Snow and Ice Agreement with New York State DOT and the second is for a Supplemental Snow and Ice agreements. Manager Luft said that the first resolution is for a standing agreement with NY DOT. This covers Boston Post Road. It is for a five -year extension starting with last season. After discussion and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a five-year extension for the NYS DOT Snow and Ice Agreement be and hereby is authorized. ---------- 3 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING SNOW & ICE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS WITH NYSDOT FOR THE 2021/2022, 2022/2023, / 2023/2024, AND 2024/2025 SEASONS This Resolution is for the respective supplemental Snow and Ice Agreements for the 2021/2022, 2022/2023, 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 seasons. Ater discussion and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the supplemental Snow and Ice Agreements for the 2021/2022, 2022/2023, 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 seasons be and hereby are approved. ---------- SHORE PARK REQUESTS Matthew Murphy,120 Reed Avenue, requested the use of Shore Park on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from twelve thirty in the afternoon until four o’clock in the afternoon for a picnic with approximately twenty-five guests with a rain date of Sunday, September 14, 2025. After discussion and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Matthew Murphy be and hereby is granted permission to use Shore Park on Saturday, September 13, 2025 with a rain date of Sunday, September 14, 2025. ----------- STREET CLOSING REQUESTS Joanna McCormick, 1314 Bolton Road, requested that Bolton Road be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025 from three o’clock in the afternoon until nine o’clock in the evening for a Block Party with a rain date of Saturday, June 21, 2025 with the same hours. Lindsay Anderson, 437 Carol Place, requested that Carol Place between Iden Avenue and the Pelham Library be closed on Saturday, June 21, 2025 from four o’clock in the afternoon until eight o’clock in the evening with a rain date of Sunday, June 22, 2025 with the same hours. After discussion and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Joanna McCormick and Lindsay Anderson be and hereby are granted permission to close the requested streets. --------- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ABSTRACT OF VOUCHERS NUMBERS 33584-33615 After discussion and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Vouchers Numbers 33584-33615 be and hereby are approved. --------- PUBLIC COMMENT The Mayor asked if there was any public comment. Franz Gerdes thanked the Board on behalf of Tesla. The Mayor said that the organization has been very professional in its dealings with the Village. ---------- 4 EXECUTIVE SESSION After discussion and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Board be and hereby is authorized to conduct an Executive Session to discuss pending litigation and the employment of a particular person(s) No action was taken in Executive Session. ---------- RESUMPTION OF REGULAR MEETING After discussion and upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the following salary adjustments be and hereby are approved effective June 1, 2025. Police Chief $201,475.11 $3,275.00 Longevity Police Lieutenant $189,810.00 $1,475.00 Longevity Fire Chief $182,248.95 $1,500.00 Longevity DPW Foreman $108,462.44 $ 500,.00 Longevity Deputy Clerk $110,940.11 $1,550.00 Longevity Personnel Manager Duty $ 12,360.00 Treasurer $125,053.59 Junior Civil Engineer $106,050.00 Building Inspector Duties $ 5,000.00 Deputy Village Treasurer $ 50,000.00 Telephone Operator $ 56,615.68 $1,200.00 Longevity Secretary to the Village Mgr. $ 47,306.29 Int. Typist, P.T. Police $ 20.60/hr. Crossing Guards $ 30.04/hr. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned. ---------- Clerk 5