Mayor & Village Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingPelham, NY · July 16, 2019
Minutes
VILLAGE OF PELHAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 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. Presentation on Electric Vehicle Technology by Ron Kaman of Sustainable Westchester
9. Update on Passport Parking Transition (Mobile App, Enforcement, Digital Permits)
10. Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on the Site Plan Approval for the
Redevelopment of the Property Located at 139 Fifth Avenue
11. Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on the Site Plan Approval for the
Redevelopment of the Property Located at 163 Wolfs Avenue
12. Resolution Amending § 90-42 Schedule IIIA: Prohibited Turns at Intersections, As
Authorized by § 90-6 of the Code of the Village of Pelham
13. Resolution Amending § 90-49 Schedule X: No Parking Any Time, As Authorized by §
90-15, To Create No Parking Zones on Portions of Ancon Avenue
14. Resolution Authorizing Attendance at the International Municipal City/County
Management Association (ICMA) Annual Conference (Farrell & Small)
15. Resolution Adopting a Complete Streets Policy
16. Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application Under the Consolidated
Funding Application Program and Documenting the 50% Required Local Match
17. Resolution Authorizing Financial Advisory Services Agreement with Capital Markets
Advisors, LLC
18. Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on Local Law No. 4 of 2019 to Amend Chapter
79 of the Pelham Village Code Regarding Required Mitigation Impacts of Proposed
Development in the Village of Pelham
19. Other Business - Proposed Capital Budget for FY2019-20 & Wolfs Walk 9/7/2019
Recurring Items
20. Authorizing Accounts Payable
21. Authorizing the Minutes of: May 28, 2019
22. Adjournment to Executive Session
Next Regularly Scheduled BoT Meetings:
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 (Summer Schedule)
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019
All meetings start at 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted.
*The agenda is subject to change*
Next Regularly Scheduled BoT Meetings:
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 (Summer Schedule)
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
All meetings start at 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted.
*The agenda is subject to change*
Item # 1 – Meeting called to order: Mayor Mullen called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
Item # 2 – Pledge of Allegiance:
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 had nothing to report.
Trustee Hill-Ries had nothing to report.
Trustee Kagan reminded all residents the MyVoP application is not for emergency use. If you
have an issue, report it directly to the Police Department. The second item with respect to the
police department is that Trustee Kagan was disappointed the union representing our police
officers has filed for arbitration as a result of the mediation
Trustee Kamal Eldahry had nothing to report.
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Trustee Potocki announced his communication with the engineer and others in charge of the
Lincoln Avenue bridge project. He updated the Board of Trustees on delaying the east-bound
traffic light as well as an updated timeline for construction.
Trustee Spira-Cohen shared an update on the recent implementation of LED streetlights. The
installation will be village-wide working south from Chester Park.
Village Administrator’s Report:
Village Administrator Small announced the submission requesting funding for a Sanitary Sewer
Evaluation Study (SSES).
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Mullen updated everyone on the negotiations with Pelham House for the development
of the area around the firehouse and the creation of the new municipal center that will
consolidate our police department, fire department and village hall into one building. He
thanked the Pelham House team.
He then shared the state-wide sales tax increase and expressed the anticipated rise in
revenue for the Village.
Item # 7 – Public Comments
Gavin Fear of 93 Storer Avenue, presented a potential Eagle Scout project for the Highbrook
Highline. The main idea is to install riprap for the Highbrook, piping for a water source for
planting beds, and the idea to allow families to sponsor beds to raise money for the Highline
Association. The idea was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Non-Recurring Items
Item # 8 – Presentation on Electric Vehicle Technology by Ron Kaman of Sustainable
Westchester
Ron Kaman suggested the use of electric vehicle fleets for both the police department and
department of public works.
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Item # 9 - Update on Passport Parking Transition (Mobile App, Enforcement, Digital
Permits)
Village Administrator Small said there is a scheduled meeting with Passport and
representatives from the Town of Pelham to discuss the enforcement module. Once the Town
is comfortable and brought up to speed, he said we will move forward by submitting all
information to Passport.
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Item # 10 – Calling for a Public Hearing on the Site Plan Approval for the Redevelopment
of the Property Located at 139 Fifth Avenue
Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on the Site Plan Approval for the
Redevelopment of the Property Located at 139 Fifth Avenue
Whereas, Pelham RE Partners has applied for site plan approval under the Business District
Floating Zone to replace a 20,038 square foot one-story commercial building at 139 Fifth
Avenue; and
Whereas, the property located at 139 Fifth Avenue is known on the Village of Pelham
Residential District as Sheet 163.36-1-89 & 163.36-1-71, which are located in the Business-1
and Residence M districts; and
Whereas, all information pertaining to this matter is available to the public at the Building
Department in the Village of Pelham Village Hall and any person interested or affected in the
proposed site plan will be given an opportunity to be heard.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that, pursuant to New York State Village Law § 7-725-a(8) the
Code of the Village of Pelham § 79-6(F), the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham will
hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 7:30 PM and September 10, 2019 at
7:30 PM in the Meeting Room of Pelham Village Hall, 195 Sparks Avenue, Pelham, New York
regarding the application of Pelham RE Partners for site plan approval for the proposed
redevelopment of the property located at 139 Fifth Avenue; and
Be it further resolved that the Village Clerk is directed to provide notice of the public hearing
as required by law.
Vote Record - Item #10 – Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on the Site Plan Approval for the
Redevelopment of the Property Located at 139 Fifth Avenue
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 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 Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Marilyn Hoyt of 110 6th Avenue applauded the developer of the proposed project located at
139 5th Avenue.
Trustee Kagan objected to beginning the public hearings on projects when most residents
were out of town on vacation. Trustee Kagan asked to wait one more meeting until residents
could return and participate if they so desired.
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Item # 11 – Calling for a Public Hearing on the Site Plan Approval for the Redevelopment
of the Property Located at 163 Wolfs Lane
Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on the Site Plan Approval for the
Redevelopment of the Property Located at 163 Wolfs Lane
Whereas, Concrete Ventures, LLC has applied for site plan approval under the Business
District Floating Zone to redevelop a former gas station and vehicle repair shop at 163 Wolfs
Lane with twenty-seven (27) one- and two-bedroom rental units with 1,400 square feet of
ground floor commercial space; and
Whereas, the property located at 163 Wolfs Lane is known on the Village of Pelham Tax Map
as Sheet 163.51, which is located in the Business-1 district; and
Whereas, all information pertaining to this matter is available to the public at the Building
Department in the Village of Pelham Village Hall, and any person interested or affected in the
proposed site plan will be given an opportunity to be heard.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that, pursuant to New York State Village Law § 7-725-a(8) the
Code of the Village of Pelham § 79-6(F), the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham will
hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 7:30 PM and September 10, 2019 at
7:30 PM in the Meeting Room of Pelham Village Hall, 195 Sparks Avenue, Pelham, New York
regarding the application of Concrete Ventures, LLC for site plan approval for the proposed
redevelopment of the property located at 163 Wolfs Lane; and
Be it further resolved that the Village Clerk is directed to provide notice of the public hearing
as required by law.
Vote Record - Item #11 – Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on the Site Plan Approval for the
Redevelopment of the Property Located at 163 Wolfs Avenue
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 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 Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed
Trustee Potocki ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
David Cooper, the lawyer from the Zarin & Steinmetz, representing the applicant, Concrete
Ventures, the owner of 163 Wolfs Lane gave an update on where they are since they last
presented in February.
Trustee Kagan objected to beginning the public hearings on projects when most residents
were out of town on vacation. Trustee Kagan asked to wait one more meeting until residents
could return and participate if they so desired.
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Item # 12 – Amending § 90-42 Schedule IIIA: Prohibited Turns at Intersections, As
Authorized by § 90-6 of the Code of the Village of Pelham
Resolution Amending § 90-42 Schedule IIIA: Prohibited Turns at Intersections, As
Authorized by § 90-6 of the Code of the Village of Pelham
Whereas, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham has found that the traffic and parking
conditions at the intersection of Colonial Avenue and Boulevard require prohibiting traffic
traveling east on Colonial Avenue from making a left turn at the intersection with the Boulevard
and prohibiting traffic traveling east on Boulevard from making a right hand turn at the
intersection with Colonial Avenue and also require making the two prohibitions effective from
6:00 a.m. through 10:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday;
and
Whereas, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham has found that prohibiting traffic
traveling east on Colonial Avenue from making a left turn at the intersection with the Boulevard
and prohibiting traffic traveling east on Boulevard from making a right hand turn at the
intersection with Colonial Avenue and that making the two prohibitions effective from 6:00 a.m.
through 10:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday would
benefit the health, safety and welfare of the public.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that § 90-42 Schedule IIIA: Prohibited Turns at Intersections,
as authorized by § 90-6 of the Code of the Village of Pelham, is amended to prohibit traffic
traveling east on Colonial Avenue from making a left turn at the intersection with the Boulevard
and to prohibit traffic traveling east on Boulevard from making a right hand turn at the
intersection with Colonial Avenue and to make the two prohibitions effective from 6:00 a.m.
through 10:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday.
Vote Record - Item #12 – Resolution Amending § 90-42 Schedule IIIA: Prohibited Turns at
Intersections, As Authorized by § 90-6 of the Code of the Village of Pelham
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 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 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Peter Wiese of 230 Ancon Avenue spoke about incorporating better signage for the 5-way
intersection (Colonial Avenue, Manor Ridge Road, Boulevard, Ancon Avenue and Kings
Highway).
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Item # 13 - Amending § 90-49 Schedule X: No Parking Any Time, As Authorized by § 90-
15, To Create No Parking Zones on Portions of Ancon Avenue
Resolution Amending § 90-49 Schedule X: No Parking Any Time, As Authorized by § 90-
15, To Create No Parking Zones on Portions of Ancon Avenue
Whereas, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham has found that the traffic and parking
conditions on Ancon Avenue at the intersection Kings Highway in the Village of Pelham require
that the east side of Ancon Avenue from Kings Highway to a point 15 feet north and on the
west side of Ancon Avenue from Kings Highway to a point 84 feet north should be areas where
there is no parking any time; and
Whereas, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham has found that prohibiting parking at
any time on the east side of Ancon Avenue from Kings Highway to a point 15 feet north and on
the west side of Ancon Avenue from Kings Highway to a point 84 feet would benefit the health,
safety and welfare of the public.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that § 90-49 Schedule X: No Parking Any Time, as authorized
by § 90-15 of the Code of the Village of Pelham, is amended to include the east side of Ancon
Avenue from Kings Highway to a point 15 feet north and the west side of Ancon Avenue from
Kings Highway to a point 84 feet north.
Amending § 90-49 Schedule X: No Parking Any Time
Name of Street Side Location
Ancon Avenue East from Kings Highway to a point 15
feet north
Ancon Avenue West from Kings Highway to a point 84
feet north
Vote Record - Item #13 – Resolution Amending § 90-49 Schedule X: No Parking Any Time, As
Authorized by § 90-15, To Create No Parking Zones on Portions of Ancon Avenue
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 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 Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Item #14 - Authorizing the Village Administrator and Assistant to the Village
Administrator to Attend the Annual ICMA Conference
Resolution Authorizing the Village Administrator and Assistant to the Village
Administrator to Attend the Annual ICMA Conference
Whereas, the International City/County Management Association (“ICMA”) will hold its annual
training program and business meeting in Nashville, Tennessee from Sunday, October 20,
2019 to Wednesday, October 23, 2019.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham herein
authorizes the Village Administrator Omar Small and Assistant to the Administrator Cara
Farrell to attend the Annual ICMA Conference in Nashville, Tennessee from Sunday, October
20, 2019 to Wednesday, October 23, 2019, cost of said conference including travel, hotel and
conference registration fees estimated to be $2,750.00 as budgeted and will be charged to
General Fund Account # A.1230.470.
Vote Record - Item #14 – Resolution Authorizing the Village Administrator and Assistant to the Village
Administrator to Attend the Annual ICMA Conference
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 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 Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Item #15 - Adopting a Complete Streets Policy
Resolution Adopting a Complete Streets Policy
Whereas, the Village Board of Trustees passed a resolution adopting New York State Climate
Smart Communities Pledge on February 12, 2019; and
Whereas, Complete Streets is a component of the Climate Smart Communities certification;
and
Whereas, New York State passed the Complete Streets law in 2011 that requires Complete
Streets design guidelines be considered for the planning, design, construction and
reconstruction of roadways receiving federal and state funding; and
Whereas, Complete Streets are streets that provide safer conditions for users of all abilities
and all modes including residents, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders; and
Whereas, the mission of the Village of Pelham Complete Streets Task Force is to promote the
safety of all users by coordinating community input to Village's efforts in the areas of roadway
engineering, traffic enforcement and public education; and
Whereas, the Complete Streets Task Force will consist of a liaison from each of the following:
Sustainability Advisory Board
Board of Trustees
Planning Board
Village resident volunteers; and
Whereas, a Complete Streets analysis would identify and measure potential improvements
and provide support for the implementation of Complete Streets policies in the Village of
Pelham; and
Whereas, a Complete Streets analysis will be used to plan, design, and implement roadways
that provide safer conditions for all users; and
Whereas, Complete Street design features may include sidewalks, paved shoulders suitable
for use by bicyclists, lane striping, bicycle lanes, share the road signs, crosswalks, road diets,
pedestrian control signalization, bus pull outs and shelters, pedestrian curb ramps, and traffic
calming measures;
Whereas, Complete Streets Policy supports economic development by providing a more
equitable transportation system for all users; and
Whereas, adoption of a Complete Streets policy acknowledges that everyone has the right to
move safely in their communities, and aligns with the Vision Zero philosophy that serious
injuries and deaths from traffic crashes can be prevented through the involvement of system
designers and policy makers in ensuring safe systems for all modes of travel; and
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Whereas, Complete Streets has the potential for improving physical and mental health; and
Whereas, Complete Streets designs practices, to the extent feasible; and
Whereas, Complete Streets shall be consistent with and assist in achieving the goals and
recommendations set forth in the Village Comprehensive Plan, and the Traffic and Pedestrian
Safety Assessment; and
Whereas, the people of the Village of Pelham have expressed strong support for creating a
safer and more sustainable transportation system; and
Whereas, Complete Streets is supported by the Institute of Traffic Engineers, American
Planning Association, American Association of Retired Persons and many other
transportations, planning and public health professionals and organizations;
Now, therefore be it resolved, that the Village of Pelham Board of Trustees hereby adopts
the Complete Streets Policy whereby all street projects including design, planning,
reconstruction, rehabilitation, maintenance, or operations by the Village of Pelham shall be
designed and executed in a balanced, responsible, and equitable way to accommodate and
encourage travel by bicyclists, public transportation vehicles and their passengers, and
pedestrians of all ages and abilities; and
Be it further resolved, that the Village of Pelham Board of Trustees will strive to initiate the
recommended action items, including establishing a Complete Streets Checklist.
Vote Record - Item #15 – Resolution Adopting a Complete Streets Policy
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 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 Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed
Trustee Potocki ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Item #16 - Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application Under the Consolidated
Funding Application Program and Documenting the 50% Required Local Match
Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application Under the Consolidated
Funding Application Program and Documenting the 50% Required Local Match
Whereas, in 2011, New York State established the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) to
streamline the process and allow for the submission of a Climate Smart Community grant
application; and
Whereas, the current round of CFA funding is open with applications due by 4:00 PM, July 26,
2019; and
Whereas, grant requires Village Board of Trustees Authorization prior to submission because
the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees is schedule after the due date, it is proper
that approvals for the submission of such application be approved.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees herein authorizes the submission
of the grant to the State Agency, Climate Smart Communities as follows under the
Consolidated Funding Application to the extent that such projects are eligible for grant funding:
Program State Agency Request Match Total
Complete Streets Climate Smart Communities $37,500 $37,500 $75,000
Policy & Analysis
Vote Record - Item #16 – Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application Under the
Consolidated Funding Application Program and Documenting the 50% Required Local Match
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 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 ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Item #17 - Authorizing Financial Advisory Services Agreement with Capital Markets
Advisors, LLC
Resolution Authorizing Financial Advisory Services Agreement with Capital Markets
Advisors, LLC
Whereas, the Village of Pelham (“Village”) intends to issue debt service in the near future to
finance the costs of various Capital Projects; and
Whereas, a financial advisor assists in many facets of issuing municipal debt, which includes
the provision of services in connection with new bond issuance, anticipation notes, deficit and
budget notes, preparation and assistance with financing documents, notice of sale to financial
institutions and underwriters, and preparation of bond amortization schedules; and
Whereas, Capital Markets Advisors LLC (“CMA”) is a financial advisory services firm for local
municipal governments servicing the Westchester County area; and
Whereas, the Village desires to retain CMA to provide financial advisory services for the
period beginning July 16, 2019 through July 16, 2020.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham herein
authorizes the Assistant Village Administrator/Village Treasurer to execute the attached
Financial Advisory Services Agreement (attached hereto and made apart hereof) with Capital
Market Advisors LLC for the period beginning July 16, 2019 through July 16, 2020; and
Vote Record - Item # 17 – Resolution Authorizing Financial Advisory Services Agreement with Capital
Markets Advisors, LLC
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended
Trustee Hill-Ries Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kagan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Potocki ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Item # 18 – Calling for a Public Hearing on Local Law No. 4 of 2019 to Amend Chapter 79
of the Pelham Village Code Regarding Required Mitigation of Impacts of Proposed
Development in the Village of Pelham
Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on Local Law No. 4 of 2019 to Amend Chapter 79
of the Pelham Village Code Regarding Required Mitigation Impacts of Proposed
Development in the Village of Pelham
Be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham hereby calls for a public
hearing on a proposed local law to amend Chapter 79 of the Pelham Village Code (Site Plan
Approval) regarding required mitigation impacts of proposed development at the regular
meeting of the Village Board of Trustees at 7:30 p.m. on August 13, 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 # 18 – Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on Local Law No. 4 of 2019 to Amend
Chapter 79 of the Pelham Village Code Regarding Required Mitigation Impacts of Proposed
Development in the Village of Pelham
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☒Approved as Trustee Carpenter Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended
Trustee Hill-Ries Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kagan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Potocki ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Marilyn Hoyt of 110 6th Avenue raised concerns regarding school age children and the overall
impact on the schools and asked if they could be considered in the fair-share mitigation law.
The mayor responded that he will address that with a study.
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Item # 19 – Other Business - Proposed Capital Budget for FY2019-20 and Wolfs Walk
Authorizing Street Fair (Wolfs Walk) on Saturday, September 7, 2019
Resolution Authorizing Street Fair (Wolfs Walk) on Saturday, September 7, 2019
Be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham herein authorizes the
Chamber of Commerce Street Fair entitled Wolfs Walk to take place on Saturday, September
7, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and authorizes the closure of Wolfs Lane between
Boulevard and East Second Street from 2:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. for the Street Fair to take place;
and
Be it further resolved, that the Chamber of Commerce will be responsible for all Village of
Pelham overtime costs and all other direct costs that are incurred by this event; and
Be it further resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham herein authorize
the appropriate Village officials and staff to take the necessary and appropriate actions to allow
the Street Fair to take place, with the requirement that the Village of Pelham be provided with
insurance satisfactory to the Village’s insurance carrier by the Pelham Chamber of Commerce
and the execution of Hold Harmless Agreements for each participating vendor.
Vote Record - Item # 19 – Resolution Authorizing Street Fair (Wolfs Walk) on Saturday, September 7,
2019
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended
Trustee Hill-Ries ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kagan Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Potocki ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Other Business
The Hudson Valley Regional Council is putting together a Climate Smart Communities grant
proposal. The deadline is July 26, and they are seeking a grant for a program that has two
deliverables; a greenhouse gas emissions inventory for your community and a climate action
plan. Generally, it lasts 16 months and will include eight communities to participate in the
program.
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Recurring Items
Item # 20 - Authorizing the Accounts Payable
Trustee Kagan is auditing 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 $295,031.81
Capital Projects Fund $37,825.57
Trust and Agency Fund $12,920.00
TE Private Purpose Trust Fund $0.00
Grand Total $345,777.38
Be it further resolved, that this Board hereby approves payment of the above-mentioned
claims and authorizes payment thereof.
Vote Record - Item # 20 – Resolution Authorizing the Accounts Payable
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended
Trustee Hill-Ries Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kagan Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Potocki ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Item # 21 – Authorizing the Minutes of: May 28, 2019
Vote Record - Item # 21 – Authorizing the Minutes of May 28, 2019
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 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 ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Item # 22 – Adjournment to Executive Session
Vote Record - Item # 22 – Adjournment to Executive Session
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Trustee Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kagan Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Potocki ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Agenda
VILLAGE OF PELHAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 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. Presentation on Electric Vehicle Technology by Ron Kaman of Sustainable Westchester
9. Update on Passport Parking Transition (Mobile App, Enforcement, Digital Permits)
10. Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on the Site Plan Approval for the
Redevelopment of the Property Located at 139 Fifth Avenue
11. Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on the Site Plan Approval for the
Redevelopment of the Property Located at 163 Wolfs Avenue
12. Resolution Amending § 90-42 Schedule IIIA: Prohibited Turns at Intersections, As
Authorized by § 90-6 of the Code of the Village of Pelham
13. Resolution Amending § 90-49 Schedule X: No Parking Any Time, As Authorized by §
90-15, To Create No Parking Zones on Portions of Ancon Avenue
14. Resolution Authorizing Attendance at the International Municipal City/County
Management Association (ICMA) Annual Conference (Farrell & Small)
15. Resolution Adopting a Complete Streets Policy
16. Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application Under the Consolidated
Funding Application Program and Documenting the 50% Required Local Match
17. Resolution Authorizing Financial Advisory Services Agreement with Capital Markets
Advisors, LLC
18. Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing on Local Law No. 4 of 2019 to Amend Chapter
79 of the Pelham Village Code Regarding Required Mitigation Impacts of Proposed
Development in the Village of Pelham
19. Other Business - Proposed Capital Budget for FY2019-20 & Wolfs Walk 9/7/2019
Recurring Items
20. Authorizing Accounts Payable
21. Authorizing the Minutes of: May 28, 2019
22. Adjournment to Executive Session
Next Regularly Scheduled BoT Meetings:
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 (Summer Schedule)
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
All meetings start at 7:30 PM unless otherwise noted.
*The agenda is subject to change*
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