Mayor & Village Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingPelham, NY · May 14, 2019
Minutes
VILLAGE OF PELHAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019, 7:30 PM
VILLAGE HALL – 195 SPARKS AVENUE, PELHAM, NY 10803
MINUTES
1. Call To Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Trustees’ Reports
5. Village Administrator’s Report
6. Mayor’s Report
7. Public Comments
# Agenda Items:
Non-Recurring Items
8. Mayor’s Commendations for Excellence in Civic Service: Kimberly Rosell and Pelham
Examiner
9. Presentation by Superintendent of Schools Cheryl H. Champ on the New Hutchinson
Elementary School
10. Resolution Authorizing the Award of Insurance Coverage through FOA and Son
Insurance Corp. for Property and Casualty Insurance Coverage (Property including
Crime, General and Law Enforcement Liability, Public Officials and Employment
Practices Liability, Automobile Liability and Physical Damage, and Excess Liability for
the Period of June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020
11. Resolution Authorizing the Award of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage for
the Period of June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020
12. Resolution Establishing Highbrook Highline Fence Capital Project
13. Resolution Awarding Highbrook Highline Fence Project (bid deadline and opening
4/15/19, 10:00 a.m.)
14. Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Fire Apparatus
15. Public Hearing on Local Law No. 2 of 2019 to Repeal Local Law No. 1 of 2019 and to
Repeal the Override of the Tax Levy Limit Established in General Municipal Law §3-c
16. Resolution Adopting Local Law No. 2 of 2019 to Repeal Local Law No. 1 of 2019 and to
Repeal the Override of the Tax Levy Limit Established in General Municipal Law §3-c
17. Public Discussion and Consideration of the Village of Pelham’s MS-4 Report Under the
Environmental Protection Agency Phase II Stormwater Management Guidelines, and
Authorizing the Submission to the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation for Consideration of Renewal of the Village’s State Pollutant Discharge
and Elimination System Permit
18. Resolution Authorizing Retainer Agreement with Spolzino Smith Buss & Jacobs, LLP for
Village Attorney and Special Counsel Services
19. Resolution Authorizing Letter of Engagement with Spolzino Smith Buss & Jacobs, LLP
for Legal Services and Advice in Connection with the Proposal of Pelham House LLC
Concerning the Redevelopment of Village-Owned Property
20. Resolution Creating a Climate Smart Community Task Force and to Appoint Cara
Farrell as Coordinator
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
21. Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on Local Law No. 3 of 2019 Amending Chapter
19 of the Village Code (Real Property Taxes Assessment) Regarding Real Property
Taxes Assessment of Converted Condominiums
22. Resolution Authorizing Assistant Village Administrator/Village Treasurer to Close
Completed Capital Projects
23. Resolution Authorizing the Use of Funds for the 2019 New York Power Authority Fall
Tree Planting Program from the Thomas Fenlon Memorial Street Tree Fund
24. Resolution Authorizing the Cancellation of Outstanding Police Department Special
Assignment Invoices from Fiscal Year 2017-18
25. Resolution Authorizing Contribution of $2,000 to the American Legion, Pelham Post 50,
for the 2019 Memorial Day Parade
26. Resolution Authorizing the Funding for the Young Avenue Field Path Project
27. Other Business
Recurring Items
28. Authorizing Accounts Payable
29. Authorizing the Minutes of: January 8, 2019, January 22, 2019, March 12, 2019, March
26, 2019 and April 9, 2019
30. Adjournment to Executive Session
Next Regularly Scheduled BOT Meetings:
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
All meetings start at 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted.
*The Agenda is subject to change*
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Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Item # 1 – Meeting called to order: The meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by
Mayor Mullen at 7:30 pm.
Item # 2 – Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Mullen.
Item # 3 – Roll Call:
Attendee Name Present Absent Late
Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐
Trustee Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐
Trustee Hill-Ries ☒ ☐ ☐
Trustee Kagan ☒ ☐ ☐
Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐
Trustee Potocki ☐ ☒ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐
Village Administrator Small ☒ ☐ ☐
Asst. Village Administrator Scelza ☒ ☐ ☐
Asst. to the Village Admin. Farrell ☒ ☐ ☐
Trustees’ Report:
Trustee Carpenter updated everyone on the status of the new fire apparatus.
Trustee Hill-Ries shared an idea of beginning a community garden and perhaps bringing back
WolfsWalk.
Trustee Kagan reported the attendance of the Chief and Lieutenant at shooting training for the Village
of Pelham Police Department.
Trustee Kamal Eldahry shared the outcomes of the most recent Sustainability Advisory Board
meeting regarding the Climate Smart Community Task Force assembly.
Trustee Potocki was absent.
Trustee Spira-Cohen is gathering information on enforcement, redesign and engineering for traffic
calming studies.
Village Administrator’s Report:
None.
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Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Mullen discussed Pelham House and the next steps needed to continue the process.
Mayor Mullen also notified the public about the upcoming Board of Education budget vote and BOE
Election on May 21.
Item # 7 – Public Comments
Kevin Healy, of the Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB) presented a resolution provided by the SAB
concerning electric vehicle infrastructure in the Village.
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Non-Recurring Items
Item # 8 – Mayor’s Commendations for Excellence in Civic Service: Kimberly Rosell and
Pelham Examiner
The purpose of the Mayor’s Commendation for Excellence in Civic Service is to recognize those
whose extraordinary service to our community enhances and strengthens our collective civic life,
either through volunteerism, advocacy and promotion of the public arts, democratic participation, or
by fostering public discourse around important issues through independent journalism or through
public engagement and assembly. These are the things that actually make a community... a
community. They build the culture we need to thrive.
Kimberly Rosell: Ms. Rosell has spent the last two years promoting the one thing in our society that I
think is most rare and also most vital: empathy. Not sympathy, or compassion, or pity. Empathy. The
ability and desire to understand and share the feelings of another. To see the world through someone
else’s eyes. In light of the ongoing conflicts that exist throughout our country between police officers
and the communities they are sworn to serve--especially within communities of color--, Kimberly has
focused her efforts on building and fortifying the bridge between our officers and our residents. She
has sponsored Public Safety workshops, fundraising efforts, community events and she’s working on
a documentary which includes interviews from people in her own life who’ve navigated these issues,
personally and professionally. She’s still in high school and she’s doing a documentary about race in
America. We should all be so willing to engage in that conversation.
Pelham Examiner: The team behind Pelham Examiner has built an organization that became a
trusted source of information for Pelham surprisingly quickly--they began publishing their first stories
only about a year ago. Journalism, at its best, is more of a service than a business. It doesn’t just
offer us ammunition for the opinions we wield in our various Facebook debates. Its real goal is to
provide us a factual foundation upon which we can develop those opinions in the first place. Good
journalists show us ourselves. Our world. Our obituaries. The success of our sports teams. Our
community. The mundane and the controversial. And they do it all with verifiable information so that
we know the thing we’re seeing is actually us. Pelham Examiner does that without pay, and without
requiring a subscription. They give their information freely. To us and for us. Even when we get mad
at them for it.
Said the Mayor, “To each of the recipients: knowing that you have started on your paths at such a
young age, fills me with optimism. Our future is in good hands, and in my opinion, it can’t come quick
enough. But even as we admire your early success, I want to be clear: you are not receiving this
award because you are extraordinary children. You are receiving this award because you are
extraordinary. Thank you for your service.”
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Item # 9 - Presentation by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Cheryl H. Champ on the New
Hutchinson Elementary School
Superintendent, Dr. Cheryl Champ gave the Pelham Village Board of Trustees an update on site
preparation plans for the new Hutchinson School noting that another community meeting on the
school plans is tentatively set for June 3.
Dr. Champ said staging work for construction will begin on the site during the last week of classes
when students have half days. Rock removal will begin the week thereafter with the completion date
targeted for the start of school in September. Rock removal work will be done between 7:00 AM and
6:00 PM although the possibility for negotiation of additional work hours has been left open. School
officials are meeting with Village officials to determine where school staff members will be allowed to
park (off site) when school is in session during construction.
Triton Construction has been hired as the construction manager and they have established a
dedicated phone line (914-222-0883) and email (Pelhamprojectinfo@tritonconstruction.net) for any
questions or concerns.
The Board of Trustees discussed the importance of this project and the timeliness required. A
variance, should it be required, will be presented at an upcoming Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
before construction commences.
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Item # 10 – Authorizing the Award of Insurance Coverage through FOA and Son Insurance
Corp. for Property and Casualty Insurance Coverage (Property including Crime, General and
Law Enforcement Liability, Public Officials and Employment Practices Liability, Automobile
Liability and Physical Damage, and Excess Liability for the Period of June 1, 2019 through May
31, 2020
Resolution Authorizing the Award of Insurance Coverage through FOA and Son Insurance
Corp. for Property and Casualty Insurance Coverage (Property including Crime, General and
Law Enforcement Liability, Public Officials and Employment Practices Liability, Automobile
Liability and Physical Damage, and Excess Liability) for the Period of June 1, 2019 through
May 31, 2020
Whereas, the Village of Pelham is renewing Property and Casualty Insurance to provide coverage for
the Village of Pelham. Property and Casualty Insurance covers: Property Including Crime; General
and Law Enforcement Liability; Public Officials and Employment Practices Liability; Automobile
Liability and Physical Damage; and Excess Liability; and
Whereas, the Village Administrator recommends renewing the Property and Casualty insurance
package to Travelers Insurance Company.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham authorizes
retention of Insurance through FOA and Son Insurance Corp., with Property and Casualty through
Travelers Insurance Company and ACE Insurance Company and American Alternative Insurance
Company, to provide umbrella liability coverage, at a total cost of Two Hundred Forty-Seven
Thousand Thirty-Seven dollars ($247,037.00), not including applicable taxes, as detailed in the
proposal received May 10, 2019; and
Be it further resolved, that the Mayor and Village Administrator are authorized to take the necessary
and appropriate actions to retain coverage for the Property and Casualty Insurance to be effective
June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020.
Vote Record - Item # 10 – Resolution Authorizing the Award of Insurance Coverage through FOA
and Son Insurance Corp. for Property and Casualty Insurance Coverage (Property including Crime,
General and Law Enforcement Liability, Public Officials and Employment Practices Liability,
Automobile Liability and Physical Damage, and Excess Liability) for the Period of June 1, 2019
through May 31, 2020
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
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Item # 11 – Authorizing the Award of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage for the
Period of June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2021
Resolution Authorizing the Award of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage for the
Period of June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2021
Whereas, the Village of Pelham (“Village”) has been seeking Worker’s Compensation Insurance
proposals to provide coverage to the Village for the period of June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2021;
and
Whereas, the Village sought to obtain Worker’s Compensation Insurance proposals through FOA and
Son Insurance Corp; and
Whereas, based on our review of the proposals and other pertinent factors, the Village recommends
awarding the Worker’s Compensation Insurance package to Public Employer Risk Management
Association, Inc. (PERMA).
Whereas, the Village Board of Trustees chooses option 1 set forth in attached proposal dates May
10, 2019; and
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham hereby awards
Worker’s Compensation Insurance Coverage for the period of June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2021 to
Public Employer Risk Management Association, Inc., at a total cost of $334,332.00; and
Be it further resolved, that the Mayor and Village Administrator are authorized to take the necessary
and appropriate actions to effectuate the intent of this resolution.
Vote Record - Item # 11 – Resolution Authorizing the Award of Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Coverage for the Period of June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2021
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☒Approved as Trustee Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kagan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed
Trustee Kamal Eldahry Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
The cost approved was for the first year only as the cost for the second year is still to be determined.
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Item # 12 – Establishing Highbrook Highline Fence Capital Project
Resolution Establishing Highbrook Highline Fence Capital Project
Be it resolved, that the Highbrook Highline Fence capital project budget is established in the amount
of $44,440.00, to be funded by a transfer from the General Fund, as follows:
Increase: General Fund Revenue
Account No. Account Description Amount
A.4000 Appropriated Fund Balance $44,440.00
Increase: General Fund Expense
Account No. Account Description Amount
A.9550.800 Inter-Fund Transfer to Capital Projects Fund $44,440.00
Increase: Capital Projects Fund Revenue
Account No. Account Description Amount
H.2850 Inter-Fund Transfer from General Fund $44,440.00
Increase: Capital Projects Fund Expense
Account No. Account Description Amount
H.7110.200 Highbrook Highline Fence $44,440.00
Vote Record - Item # 12 – Resolution Establishing Highbrook Highline Fence Capital Project
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
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Item # 13 – Awarding Highbrook Highline Fence Project (bid deadline and opening 4/13/19,
10:00 a.m.)
Resolution Awarding Highbrook Highline Fence Project
Whereas, the Village of Pelham solicited a bid for the Highbrook Highline Fence Project; and
Whereas, the bid was advertised in the Journal News as the Official Newspaper of the Village of
Pelham, the Blue Book Building Construction Network and was also made available on the Village’s
website; and
Whereas, at 10:00 AM E.S.T., Monday, April 13, 2019, the Village Clerk publicly opened and read
aloud three proposals in Village Hall; and
Whereas, the bids ranged from $29,980.00 to $84,000.00 as outlined in the attached Bid Result
Comparison sheet and memorandum; and
Whereas, the bids also included proposed costs for extending the limits of the new fence further to
the west.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham hereby awards
the Highbrook Highline Fence Project in the Village of Pelham to the lowest qualified bidder Giacorp
Contracting, Inc., at the total bid cost of $44,440.00, which includes the base bid of $29,980.00 and
the add alternate item for $14,460.00; and
Be it further resolved, that the Mayor and Village Administrator are authorized to take the necessary
and appropriate actions to effect and execute this contract for these services.
Vote Record - Item # 13 – Resolution Awarding Highbrook Highline Fence Project
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
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Item # 14 – Authorizing the Sale of Fire Apparatus
Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Fire Apparatus
Whereas, the Village of Pelham (“Village”) owns and has it its possession a 1997 Seagrave Pumper
Fire Apparatus, which is no longer necessary or adaptable for use by the Village; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the Village to dispose of said vehicle and receive monetary
compensation for the benefit of the Village.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham herein authorizes
the Village Administrator to sell said vehicle by sealed bid to be submitted to the Office of the Village
Clerk no later than 10:00 AM on May 31, 2019; and
Be it further resolved, that the Mayor and Village Administrator are authorized to take the necessary
and appropriate actions to effect this resolution.
Vote Record - Item # 14 – Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Fire Apparatus
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
The Board of Trustees noted the reasoning for this sale being the anticipation of a new fire apparatus.
The Village of Pelham Fire Department lacks the space to house both the outgoing 1997 Seagrave
Pumper and the incoming truck. There was also discussion regarding bidding and selling options for
the Village to use.
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Item # 15 – Public Hearing on Local Law No. 2 of 2019 to Repeal Local Law No. 1 of 2019 and
to Repeal the Override of the Tax Levy Limit Established in General Municipal Law §3-c
Vote Record - Item # 15 – Motion to Close the Public Hearing on Local Law No. 2 of 2019 to Repeal
Local Law No. 1 of 2019 and to Repeal the Override of the Tax Levy Limit Established in General
Municipal Law §3-c
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Vote Record - Item # 15 – Motion to Close the Public Hearing on Local Law No. 2 of 2019 to Repeal
Local Law No. 1 of 2019 and to Repeal the Override of the Tax Levy Limit Established in General
Municipal Law §3-c
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
During the budget workshops, the Board of Trustees was adamant about keeping the Village of
Pelham tax-cap compliant.
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Item # 16 – Adopting Local Law No. 2 of 2019 to Repeal Local Law No. 1 of 2019 and to Repeal
the Override of the Tax Levy Limit Established in General Municipal Law §3-c
Resolution Adopting Local Law No. 2 of 2019 to Repeal Local Law No. 1 of 2019 and to Repeal
the Override of the Real Property Tax Levy Limit Established in General Municipal Law §3-c
Whereas, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham has proposed a local law to repeal Local
Law No. 1 of 2019 and to repeal the override of the real property tax levy limit established in General
Municipal Law §3-c for the fiscal year commencing June 1, 2019 – May 31, 2020; and
Whereas, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham has determined that the adoption of the
local law is a Type II Action and are therefore not subject to the requirements of the State
Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and;
Whereas, a notice of public hearing was duly advertised in the Journal News, the official newspaper
of the Village of Pelham; and
Whereas, said public hearing was held on May 14, 2019 at or about 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 195
Sparks Avenue, Pelham, NY and all parties in attendance were permitted an opportunity to speak on
behalf of or in opposition to said to proposed local law or any part thereof.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, as follows:
1. The Board of Trustees hereby adopts Local Law No. 2 of 2019 to repeal Local Law No. 1 of
2019 and to repeal the override of the real property tax levy limit established in General
Municipal Law §3-c for the fiscal year commencing June 1, 2019 – May 31, 2020;
2. The Board of Trustees directs the Village Clerk to prepare said Law for filing with the
Secretary of State.
Vote Record - Item # 16 – Resolution Adopting Local Law No. 2 of 2019 to Repeal Local Law No. 1
of 2019 and to Repeal the Override of the Real Property Tax Levy Limit Established in General
Municipal Law §3-c
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
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Item # 17 – Public Discussion and Consideration of the Village of Pelham’s MS-4 Report Under
the Environmental Protection Agency Phase II Stormwater Management Guidelines, and
Authorizing the Submission to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
for Consideration of Renewal of the Village’s State Pollutant Discharge and Elimination
System Permit
The documentation for the SPDES permit was prepared by Michael Ritchie and James Maxwell of
Dolph Rotfeld Engineering. The Federal Law commonly known as Stormwater Phase II Permits will
be required for stormwater discharges from Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s). To
implement the law, the NYSDEC has developed two general permits, one for MS4s in urbanized
areas and one for construction activities. The permits are part of the State Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (SPDES) and the operators of regulated MS4s and operators of construction
activities must obtain permit coverage under either an individual SPDES permit or one of the general
permits. The reporting period is from March 2018 to March 2019. The report must be compiled and
submitted to the NYSDEC by June 1, 2019.
Resolution Accepting the 2018-19 Annual MS4 Report
Whereas, the Village of Pelham (“Village”) has been identified as a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
System (“MS4”) under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Regulations pursuant to the Clean
Water Act of 1999; and
Whereas, as part of the MS4 permit requirements, the Village must submit an Annual Report on its
efforts to protect and improve the water quality of its adjacent streams and water bodies; and
Whereas, the public is invited to review the Annual Report and provide input; and
Whereas, the Village’s 2018-19 report has been prepared by its consulting engineer, Dolph Rotfeld
Engineering, P.C., and
Whereas, the Annual Report must be submitted to the New York Department of Environmental
Conservation Offices in Albany, New York by June 1, 2019.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham hereby accepts
the 2018-19 Annual MS4 report.
Vote Record - Item # 17 – Resolution Accepting the 2018-19 Annual MS4 Report
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☒Approved as Trustee Carpenter Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
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Item # 18 - Authorizing Retainer Agreement with Spolzino Smith Buss & Jacobs, LLP for
Village Attorney and Special Counsel Services
Resolution Authorizing Retainer Agreement with Spolzino Smith Buss & Jacobs, LLP for
Village Attorney and Special Counsel Services
Be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham herein authorizes the Village
Administrator to execute the attached Retainer and Fee Agreement between the Village of Pelham
and Spolzino Smith Buss & Jacobs LLP., for Village Attorney and Special Counsel Services; and
Be it further resolved, that the Mayor and Village Administrator are authorized to take the necessary
steps to effectuate the intent of this resolution.
Vote Record - Item # 18 – Resolution Authorizing Retainer Agreement with Spolzino Smith Buss &
Jacobs, LLP for Village Attorney and Special Counsel Services
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
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Item # 19 - Authorizing Letter of Engagement with Spolzino Smith Buss & Jacobs, LLP for
Legal Services and Advice in Connection with the Proposal of Pelham House LLC Concerning
the Redevelopment of Village-Owned Property
Resolution Authorizing Letter of Engagement with Spolzino Smith Buss & Jacobs, LLP for
Legal Services and Advice in Connection with the Proposal of Pelham House LLC Concerning
the Redevelopment of Village-Owned Property
Be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham herein authorizes the Village
Administrator to execute the attached Letter of Engagement between the Village of Pelham and
Spolzino Smith Buss & Jacobs LLP., for legal services and advice in connection with the proposal of
Pelham House LLC concerning the redevelopment of Village-owned property; and
Be it further resolved, that the Mayor and Village Administrator are authorized to take the necessary
steps to effectuate the intent of this resolution.
Vote Record - Item # 19 – Resolution Authorizing Retainer Agreement with Spolzino Smith Buss &
Jacobs, LLP for Village Attorney and Special Counsel Services
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
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Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Item # 20 - Creating a Climate Smart Community Task Force and to Appoint Cara Farrell as
Coordinator
Resolution Creating a Village of Pelham Climate Smart Community Task Force and to Appoint
a Task Force Coordinator
Whereas, New York State introduced the Climate Smart Community (“CSC”) certification program in
2014 to recognize the leadership of communities that go beyond the CSC pledge to implement and
document a suite of actions that mitigate and adapt to climate change at the local level, and
Whereas, in 2018 the Village of Pelham approved a pledge to work toward becoming a New York
State Climate Smart Community, and
Whereas, the first step toward certification is appointing a Climate Smart Task Force and
Coordinator, to guide documentation of the village’s action steps toward Climate Change Resilience
and Mitigation, now
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham appoints the
following persons to the Climate Smart Task Force:
Heather Eliezer, Kevin Healy, Maryanne Joyce, Mark Rockwood, Yenna Chen, Hanan Kamal Eldahry
Be it further resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham appoints Assistant to the
Village Administrator, Cara Farrell to serve as coordinator to the Climate Smart Community Task
Force.
Vote Record - Item # 20 – Resolution to Create A Village of Pelham Climate Smart Community Task
Force And To Appoint a Task Force Coordinator
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
☒Tabled Trustee Kagan ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
This item was tabled because the Board of Trustees wants more information to support the mission
and vision of the CSC so volunteers have a better understanding of their duties and obligation. The
SAB also will
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Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Item # 21 - Calling for a Public Hearing on Local Law No. 3 of 2019 Amending Chapter 19 of the
Village Code (Real Property Taxes Assessment) Regarding Real Property Taxes Assessment
of Converted Condominiums
Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on Local Law No. 3 of 2019 Amending Chapter 19 of
the Village Code (Real Property Taxes Assessment) Regarding Real Property Taxes
Assessment of Converted Condominiums
Whereas, a proposed local law amending Chapter 19 of the Village Code (Real Property Taxes
Assessment) having been presented to the Village Board of Trustees to ensure that residential
parcels converting to a condominium form of ownership do not obtain more favorable assessment
status, which, if permitted, would unfairly increase the property tax burden to owners of property in a
conventional form of ownership.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham will hold a public
hearing on a proposed local law to amend Chapter 19 of the Village Code (Real Property Taxes
Assessment) at the regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees at 7:30 p.m. on May 28, 2019 at
Village Hall, 195 Sparks Avenue, Pelham, New York; and
Be it further resolved, that the Village Clerk is hereby directed to provide notice of the public hearing
as required by law.
Vote Record - Item # 21– Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on Local Law No. 3 of 2019
Amending Chapter 19 of the Village Code (Real Property Taxes Assessment) Regarding Real
Property Taxes Assessment of Converted Condominiums
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
☒Tabled Trustee Kagan ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
This item was tabled because the Board of Trustees wants to alter the definition section.
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Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Item # 22 - Authorizing Assistant Village Administrator/Village Treasurer to Close Completed
Capital Projects
Resolution Authorizing Assistant Village Administrator/Village Treasurer to Close Completed
Capital Projects
Whereas, the Assistant Village Administrator/Village Treasurer has determined and recommended to
the Village Board of Trustees that certain capital projects are complete and may be closed, some with
unexpended balances aggregating $17,268.61; and
Whereas, generally accepted accounting principles provide that any remaining residual capital
project balances shall be transferred to the General Fund for the payment of principal and interest on
such outstanding bond issues. Also, to return unused funds advanced from the General Fund (Wolfs
Lane Park Upgrades).
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham herein authorizes
the Assistant Village Administrator/Village Treasurer to close completed Capital Projects and transfer
unused funds to the General Fund to pay off outstanding debt, as follows:
Decrease: Capital Projects Fund Expenses
Account No. Account Description Amount
H.1620.299 Town Hall Police Generator $4,306.36
H.3120.200 Patrol Vehicles $46.63
H.3410.205 Rescue 45 (FEMA Grant) $6.13
H.8510.401.1 Wolfs Lane Park Upgrades (DASNY Grant) $12,909.49
$17,268.61
Increase: Capital Projects Fund Expenses
Account No. Account Description Amount
H.9901 Inter-Fund Transfer to General Fund $17,268.61
Vote Record - Item # 22 – Resolution Authorizing Assistant Village Administrator/Village Treasurer
to Close Completed Capital Projects
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
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Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Item # 23 - Authorizing the Use of Funds for the 2019 New York Power Authority Fall Tree
Planting Program from the Thomas Fenlon Memorial Street Tree Fund
Resolution Authorizing the Use of Funds for the 2019 New York Power Authority Fall Tree
Planting Program from the Thomas Fenlon Memorial Street Tree Fund
Whereas, the Village of Pelham orders trees from the New York Power Authority two-for-one tree
plan in which the Village can receive two trees for every-one it purchases for the amount of $873.96.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham herein authorizes
that payment of $873.96 to the New York Power Authority from a special trust account bequeathed to
the Village of Pelham by Thomas B. Fenlon and known as the Thomas B. Fenlon Memorial Street
Tree Fund Account # TE.0923 for the purchase of these trees; and
Be it further resolved, that the Mayor and Village Administrator are authorized to take the necessary
and appropriate actions to effect this resolution.
Vote Record - Item # 23 – Resolution Authorizing the Use of Funds for the 2019 New York Power
Authority Fall Tree Planting Program from the Thomas Fenlon Memorial Street Tree Fund
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
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Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Item # 24 - Authorizing the Cancellation of Outstanding Police Department Special Assignment
Invoices from Fiscal Year 2017-18
Resolution Authorizing the Cancellation of Outstanding Police Department Special
Assignment Invoices from Fiscal Year 2017-18
Be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham herein authorizes the cancellation
of outstanding Police Department special assignment invoices from fiscal year 2017-18 per the
attached memorandum dated May 10, 2019 as follows:
Decrease: General Fund Revenue
Account No. Account Description Amount
A.2772 Refund for Personnel Services $6,050.00
Decrease: General Fund Asset
Account No. Account Description Amount
A.0380 Accounts Receivable $6,050.00
Vote Record - Item # 24 – Resolution Authorizing the Cancellation of Outstanding Police
Department Special Assignment Invoices from Fiscal Year 2017-18
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
☒Tabled Trustee Kagan ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
This item was tabled because the Board of Trustees want further research the history of these
outstanding invoices.
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Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Item # 25 – Resolution Authorizing Contribution of $2,000 to the American Legion, Pelham
Post 50, for the 2019 Memorial Day Parade
Resolution Authorizing Contribution of $2,000 to the American Legion, Pelham Post 50, for the
2019 Memorial Day Parade
Be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham hereby authorizes the funding of
two thousand dollars ($2,000) to be attributed towards the American Legion Post 50 2019 Pelham
Memorial Day Parade; and
Be it further resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham herein authorizes the
Assistant Village Administrator/Village Treasurer to make the following Budget Amendment:
From: General Fund Revenue
Account No. Account Description Amount
A.4000 Appropriated Fund Balance $2,000.00
To: General Fund Expense
Account No. Account Description Amount
A.1010.415 Board of Trustees – Materials & Supplies $2,000.00
Vote Record - Item # 25 – Resolution Authorizing Contribution of $2,000 to the American Legion,
Pelham Post 50, for the 2019 Memorial Day Parade
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
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Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Item # 26 – Resolution Authorizing the Funding for the Young Avenue Field Path Project
Resolution Authorizing the Funding for the Young Avenue Field Path Project
Be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham herein authorizes the payment in
the amount of $2,000.00 from the Fund Balance to the Young Avenue Field Path Project:
Vote Record - Item # 26 – Resolution Authorizing the Funding for the Young Avenue Field Path
Project
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
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Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Item # 27 – Other Business
Trustee Eldahry spoke about undocumented residents obtaining New York State Drivers’ Licenses.
Mayor Mullen discussed his conversation with Deputy County Executive, Ken Jenkins about a parcel
of land.
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Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Recurring Items
Item # 28 - Authorizing the Accounts Payable
Trustee Potocki audited the Accounts Payable.
Resolution Authorizing the Accounts Payable
Whereas, pursuant to §5-524 of the New York State Village Law, the Board of Trustees shall audit all
claims against the Village.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham after audit of the
following vouchers, authorizes payment for services rendered and materials received, for the
following items that have been submitted to the Treasurer's Office for payment and authorized by the
Village Administrator and Village Treasurer:
Fund Name: Amount
General Fund $145,259.95
Capital Projects Fund $1,602.39
Trust and Agency Fund $5,390.00
TE Private Purpose Trust Fund $0.00
Grand Total $152,252.34
Be it further resolved, that this Board hereby approves payment of the above mentioned claims and
authorizes payment thereof.
Vote Record - Item # 28 – Resolution Authorizing the Accounts Payable
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
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Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Item # 29 – Authorizing the Minutes of: January 8, 2019, January 22, 2019, March 12, 2019,
March 26, 2019 and April 9, 2019
Vote Record - Item # 29 – Resolution Authorizing the Minutes of: January 8, 2019
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☒Approved as Trustee Carpenter ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Vote Record - Item # 29 – Resolution Authorizing the Minutes of: January 22, 2019
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☒Approved as Trustee Carpenter ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen Second ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Vote Record - Item # 29 – Resolution Authorizing the Minutes of: March 12, 2019
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☒Approved as Trustee Carpenter ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Vote Record - Item # 29 – Resolution Authorizing the Minutes of: March 26, 2019
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☒Approved as Trustee Carpenter ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Vote Record - Item # 29 – Resolution Authorizing the Minutes of: April 9, 2019
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☒Approved as Trustee Carpenter Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
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Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Item # 30 – Adjournment to Executive Session
Vote Record - Item # 30 – Adjournment to Executive Session
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
The Board of Trustees adjourned into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation, appointment
for professional services and to update each other on negotiation status with the CSEA.
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Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Agenda Item #31: Resolution Authorizing Owner’s Representation and Construction
Management Professional Services Agreement with PFG Construction Services, Inc.
Resolution Authorizing Owner’s Representation and Construction Management Professional
Services Agreement with PFG Construction Services, Inc.
Be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham herein authorizes the Mayor to
execute the attached Owner’s Representation and Construction Management Professional Services
Agreement between the Village of Pelham and PFG Construction Services. Inc., to advise the Village
on the Pelham House LLC Public/Private Partnership.
Vote Record - Item # 31 – Resolution Authorizing Owner’s Representation and Construction
Management Professional Services Agreement with PFG Construction Services, Inc.
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
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Agenda
VILLAGE OF PELHAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019, 7:30 PM
VILLAGE HALL – 195 SPARKS AVENUE, PELHAM, NY 10803
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Trustees’ Reports
5. Village Administrator’s Report
6. Mayor’s Report
7. Public Comments
# Agenda Items:
Non-Recurring Items
8. Mayor’s Commendations for Excellence in Civic Service: Kimberly Rosell and Pelham
Examiner
9. Presentation by Superintendent of Schools Cheryl H. Champ on the New Hutchinson
Elementary School
10. Resolution Authorizing the Award of Insurance Coverage through FOA and Son
Insurance Corp. for Property and Casualty Insurance Coverage (Property including
Crime, General and Law Enforcement Liability, Public Officials and Employment
Practices Liability, Automobile Liability and Physical Damage, and Excess Liability for
the Period of June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020
11. Resolution Authorizing the Award of Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage for
the Period of June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020
12. Resolution Establishing Highbrook Highline Fence Capital Project
13. Resolution Awarding Highbrook Highline Fence Project (bid deadline and opening
4/15/19, 10:00 a.m.)
14. Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Fire Apparatus
15. Public Hearing on Local Law No. 2 of 2019 to Repeal Local Law No. 1 of 2019 and to
Repeal the Override of the Tax Levy Limit Established in General Municipal Law §3-c
16. Resolution Adopting Local Law No. 2 of 2019 to Repeal Local Law No. 1 of 2019 and to
Repeal the Override of the Tax Levy Limit Established in General Municipal Law §3-c
17. Public Discussion and Consideration of the Village of Pelham’s MS-4 Report Under the
Environmental Protection Agency Phase II Stormwater Management Guidelines, and
Authorizing the Submission to the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation for Consideration of Renewal of the Village’s State Pollutant Discharge
and Elimination System Permit
18. Resolution Authorizing Retainer Agreement with Spolzino Smith Buss & Jacobs, LLP for
Village Attorney and Special Counsel Services
19. Resolution Authorizing Letter of Engagement with Spolzino Smith Buss & Jacobs, LLP
for Legal Services and Advice in Connection with the Proposal of Pelham House LLC
Concerning the Redevelopment of Village-Owned Property
20. Resolution Creating a Climate Smart Community Task Force and to Appoint Cara
Farrell as Coordinator
21. Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on Local Law No. 3 of 2019 Amending Chapter
19 of the Village Code (Real Property Taxes Assessment) Regarding Real Property
Taxes Assessment of Converted Condominiums
22. Resolution Authorizing Assistant Village Administrator/Village Treasurer to Close
Completed Capital Projects
23. Resolution Authorizing the Use of Funds for the 2019 New York Power Authority Fall
Tree Planting Program from the Thomas Fenlon Memorial Street Tree Fund
24. Resolution Authorizing the Cancellation of Outstanding Police Department Special
Assignment Invoices from Fiscal Year 2017-18
25. Other Business – Young Avenue Field Path Project
Recurring Items
26. Authorizing Accounts Payable
27. Authorizing the Minutes of: January 8, 2019, January 22, 2019, March 12, 2019, March
26, 2019 and April 9, 2019
28. Adjournment to Executive Session
Next Regularly Scheduled BOT Meetings:
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
All meetings start at 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted.
*The Agenda is subject to change*
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