Mayor & Village Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingPelham, NY · August 10, 2021
Minutes
VILLAGE OF PELHAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2021, 8:00 PM
VILLAGE HALL - 195 SPARKS AVENUE, PELHAM, NY 10803
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Village Trustees’ Reports
5. Village Administrator’s Report
6. Mayor’s Report
7. Public Comments - email comments/questions to cara.farrell@pelhamgov.com
Non-Recurring Items
8. Resolution Authorizing Inter-Municipal Agreement with Westchester County for Climate
Action Plan Institute (CAPI)
9. Resolution Authorizing Financial Advisory Services Agreement with Capital Markets Advisors,
LLC
10. Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Additional Debt Service to Finance the Cost of Refuse
Trucks
11. Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of a Part-Time School Crossing Guard
12. Resolution Authorizing the Deputy Village Clerk to Attend the Annual ICMA Conference
13. Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe from the Doylestown Fire
Company
14. Other Business: Rosh Hashanah Special Event Request
Recurring Items
15. Authorizing Accounts Payable
16. Authorizing Minutes of: May 25, 2021 Work Session & Regular Board Meeting, June 8, 2021
Work Session, Regular Board Meeting & Executive Session and June 22, 2021 Work Session,
Regular Board Meeting & Executive Session
17. Adjournment
Next Regularly Scheduled BoT Meetings:
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Item # 1 - Meeting Called to Order:
Mayor Mullen called the meeting to order at 8:15 PM.
Item # 2 - Pledge of Allegiance:
Mayor Mullen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item # 3 - Roll Call:
Attendee Name Present Absent Late
Mayor Mullen ☒
☐ ☐
Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☒
☐ ☐
Trustee Hill-Ries ☒
☐ ☐
Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒
☐ ☐
Trustee McGreal ☒
☐ ☐
Trustee Solomon ☒
☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☐ ☐ ☒
Village Administrator Scelza ☒
☐ ☐
Deputy Village Clerk Farrell ☒
☐ ☐
Item # 4 - Village Trustees’ Report:
Trustee Hill-Ries reported she and Village Administrator/Treasurer Scelza are planning to meet with
Roadpass Products.
Trustee Kamal Eldahry said the Village of Pelham has been designated as a Clean Energy Community
which makes us eligible for grants. Also, the Pelham Healthy Yards Campaign is working with Village
Hall and the Village of Pelham Manor on funding. Opportunities such as EnergySmart, Community
Solar and Grid Rewards are still open to Pelhamites, to learn more just email pelhamsab@gmail.com.
Lastly, she said food scrap starter kits will be sold at the Pelham Market on Sundays.
Trustee McGreal announced the successful Council on the Arts co-sponsored event, “Wine Down” and
school reopening meetings will begin soon.
Trustee Solomon congratulated Anna & Jack’s Treehouse on their soft opening.
Trustee Spira-Cohen said the Pelham Police Department received body cameras and will participate in
training in October. She also said they radio tie-line project is underway and should be completed in
October.
Deputy Mayor Carpenter mentioned the back-log regarding the Westchester County Fire Academy as
it relates to our restaffing the department following the retirement of Chief DiNapoli.
Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Item # 5 – Village Administrator’s Report:
Village Administrator Scelza said the replacement bee springer for Woodland Park has been ordered.
He also said the Flexi-Pave under the Supernova equipment at Wolfs Lance Park was replaced.
Thirdly, Village Administrator Scelza discussed the allocated Consolidated Local Street and Highway
Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding for paving is set.
He also noted the Village’s progress with the Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study as it relates to the
recent flooding. Additionally, he said in the coming weeks he and the department heads will submit
an updated Hazard Mitigation Plan to the Westchester County Planning Department.
Lastly, he gave a warm shout out to the acting Superintendent of Public Works, Robert Giustino for
his terrific leadership over the last two weeks.
Item # 6 - Mayor’s Report
Mayor Mullen congratulated Pelham graduate, Kate Douglass on her Olympic medal. He also noted
the successful “Wine Down” event organized by the Council on the Arts.
Additionally, he noted the Village has an anonymous donor to replace the village sign at First Street
and Fifth Avenue. Mayor Mullen said we have 16 active cases in the village and urged residents to
get vaccinated.
He mentioned the July 26 rain event and how the village is working toward alleviating some flooding
through surveys and long-term projects.
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Item # 7 - Public Comments
Levi Hodges of 576 Seventh Avenue, Brian Artis of 508 Seventh Avenue and Mohamed Kamel of 512
Seventh Avenue discussed their concerns and unfortunate occurrences with the flooding of their
properties.
Maryanne Joyce of 142 Nyac Avenue inquired about the agenda items related to purchase
authorizations for refuse trucks as well as a used 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. She urged the Board of
Trustees to reconsider purchasing electric vehicles for these fleets.
Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Non-Recurring Items
Item # 8 - Resolution Authorizing Inter-Municipal Agreement with Westchester County
for Climate Action Plan Institute (CAPI)
Whereas, the County made an application (known as application number 93613), as lead applicant,
to the Climate Smart Communities Grant Program (the “CSC Grant Program”) of the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”), in partnership with the Hudson Valley
Regional Council (“HVRC”), for funding to support and advance the Westchester County Climate
Action Planning Institute (“Westchester CAPI”); and
Whereas, Westchester CAPI is a program of the HVRC; and
Whereas, the County is a Westchester CAPI participant; and
Whereas, the City of Peekskill, the City of White Plains, the Town of Ossining, the Village of
Hastings-on-Hudson, the Village of Irvington, the Village of Ossining, the Village of Pelham, and the
Village of Tarrytown have joined the County’s application to the CSC Grant Program as Westchester
CAPI participants, and
Whereas, NYSDEC has awarded the County a grant of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00)
(the “Grant”), subject to a match of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) (the “Match”); and
Whereas, the County and the Partners desire to specify their respective obligations concerning the
Grant, the Match, and their future involvement in Westchester CAPI, in anticipation of receiving the
above-mentioned Grant funds (such funds being the “Grant Funds”) after accepting the Grant
through a grant agreement with the NYSDEC, identified by the NYSDEC as contract DEC01-C01093
(the “Grant Agreement”).
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham herein
authorizes the Mayor to execute the attached Inter-Municipal Agreement with Westchester County
(attached hereto and made apart hereof) for the Climate Action Plan Institute.
Vote Record - Item #8 - Resolution Authorizing Inter-Municipal Agreement with Westchester
County for Climate Action Plan Institute (CAPI)
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☒Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kamal Eldahry Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee McGreal ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Solomon Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Item # 9 - 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 August 10, 2021 through May 31, 2023.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham herein
authorizes the Village Administrator/Treasurer to execute the attached Financial Advisory Services
Agreement (attached hereto and made apart hereof) with Capital Market Advisors LLC for the period
beginning August 10, 2021 through May 31, 2023.
Vote Record - Item # 9 - Resolution Authorizing Financial Advisory Services Agreement with
Capital Markets Advisors, LLC
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee McGreal ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Solomon ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Item #10 – Resolution Authorizing The Issuance of up to $50,000 Aggregate Principal
Amount Serial Bonds of the Village of Pelham, County of Westchester, State of New York,
Pursuant to the Local Finance Law, to Finance the Costs of the Acquisition of Machinery and
Apparatus for Construction and Maintenance for the Village
Whereas, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham (the “Village”), located in the County of
Westchester, in the State of New York (the “State”), hereby determines that it is in the public interest
of the Village to authorize the financing of the costs of the acquisition of machinery and apparatus for
construction and maintenance for the Village, including any preliminary and incidental costs related
thereto, at a total cost not to exceed $50,000, all in accordance with the Local Finance Law;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham, County of
Westchester, State of New York, as follows:
Section 1. There is hereby authorized to be issued serial bonds of the Village in the
aggregate principal amount of up to $50,000, pursuant to the Local Finance Law, in order to finance
the acquisition of machinery and apparatus for construction and maintenance for the Village,
including any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto (the “Project”).
Section 2. It is hereby determined that the Project is a specific object or purpose, or of a
class of object or purpose, described in subdivision 28 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local
Finance Law and that the period of probable usefulness of the Project is fifteen (15) years. The serial
bonds authorized herein shall have a maximum maturity of five (5) years computed from the earlier
of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date of the first issue of bond
anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds.
Section 3. The Board of Trustees of the Village has ascertained and hereby states that (a)
the estimated maximum cost of the Project is $50,000; (b) no money has heretofore been authorized
to be applied to the payment of the costs of the Project; (c) the Board of Trustees of the Village
plans to finance the costs of the Project from the proceeds of the serial bonds authorized herein, or
from the proceeds of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds; (d) the
maturity of the obligations authorized herein may not be in excess of five (5) years; and (e) on or
before the expenditure of moneys to pay for any costs of the Project for which proceeds of such
obligations are to be applied to reimburse the Village, the Board of Trustees of the Village took
“official action” for federal income tax purposes to authorize capital financing of such item.
Section 4. Subject to the terms and conditions of this bond resolution and the Local Finance
Law, including the provisions of Sections 21.00, 30.00, 50.00 and 56.00 to 60.00, inclusive, the
power to authorize the serial bonds authorized herein, and bond anticipation notes in anticipation of
the issuance of such serial bonds, including renewals thereof, the power to prescribe the terms, form
and contents of such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, and the power to issue, sell and
deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, are hereby delegated to the Village
Treasurer, as the chief fiscal officer of the Village. The Village Treasurer is hereby authorized to
execute, on behalf of the Village, all serial bonds authorized herein and all bond anticipation notes
issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, and the Village Clerk is hereby authorized
to affix the seal of the Village (or attach a facsimile thereof) on all such serial bonds and bond
anticipation notes and to attest such seal. Each interest coupon, if any, representing interest payable
on such serial bonds shall be authenticated by the manual or facsimile signature of the Village
Treasurer.
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Section 5. Each of the serial bonds authorized by this bond resolution and any bond
anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds shall contain the recital
of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. The faith and credit of the Village is
hereby and shall be irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on
all obligations authorized and issued pursuant to this bond resolution as the same shall become due.
Section 6. When this bond resolution takes effect, the Village Clerk shall cause the same, or a
summary thereof, to be published together with a notice in substantially the form prescribed by
Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law in the Journal News, a newspaper having a general circulation
in the Village. The validity of the serial bonds authorized by this bond resolution, and of bond
anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, may be contested only if
such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, for which the
Village is not authorized to expend money, or the provisions of law which should have been complied
with as of the date of the publication of this bond resolution, or such summary thereof, were not
substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced
within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication, or if such obligations are authorized in
violation of the provisions of the Constitution of the State.
Section 7. Prior to the issuance of the obligations authorized herein, the Board of Trustees of
the Village shall comply with all applicable provisions prescribed in Article 8 of the Environmental
Conservation Law, all regulations promulgated thereunder by the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation, and all applicable Federal laws and regulations in connection with
environmental quality review relating to the Project (collectively, the “environmental compliance
proceedings”). In the event that any of the environmental compliance proceedings are not
completed or require amendment or modification subsequent to the date of adoption of this bond
resolution, the Board of Trustees of the Village will re-adopt, amend or modify this bond resolution
prior to the issuance of the obligations authorized herein upon the advice of bond counsel. It is
hereby determined by the Board of Trustees of the Village that the Project will not have a significant
effect on the environment.
Section 8. The Village hereby declares its intention to issue the obligations authorized herein
to finance the costs of the Project. The proceeds of any obligations authorized herein may be applied
to reimburse expenditures or commitments of the Village made with respect to the Project on or after
a date which is not more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of adoption of this bond resolution by
the Village.
Section 9. For the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners from time to time of the
obligations authorized herein, the Village agrees in accordance with and as an obligated person with
respect to the obligations under Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities Exchange Commission
pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Rule”), to provide or cause to be provided such
financial information and operating data, financial statements and notices, in such manner, as may
be required for purposes of the Rule. In order to describe and specify certain terms of the Village’s
continuing disclosure agreement for that purpose, and thereby to implement that agreement,
including provisions for enforcement, amendment and termination, the Village Treasurer is authorized
and directed to sign and deliver, in the name and on behalf of the Village, the commitment
authorized by subsection 6(c) of the Rule (the “Commitment”) to be placed on file with the Village
Clerk, which shall constitute the continuing disclosure agreement made by the Village for the benefit
of holders and beneficial owners of the obligations authorized herein in accordance which the Rule,
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with any changes or amendments that are not inconsistent with this bond resolution and not
substantially adverse to the Village and that are approved by the Village Treasurer on behalf of the
Village, all of which shall be conclusively evidenced by the signing of the Commitment or
amendments thereto. The agreement formed collectively by this paragraph and the Commitment,
shall be the Village’s continuing disclosure agreement for purposes of the Rule, and its performance
shall be subject to the availability of funds and their annual appropriation to meet costs the Village
would be required to incur to perform thereunder. The Village Treasurer is further authorized and
directed to establish procedures in order to ensure compliance by the Village with its continuing
disclosure agreement, including the timely provision of information and notices. Prior to making any
filing in accordance with the agreement or providing notice of the occurrence of any material event,
the Village Treasurer shall consult with, as appropriate, the Village Attorney and bond counsel or
other qualified independent special counsel to the Village and shall be entitled to rely upon any legal
advice provided by the Village Attorney or such bond counsel or other qualified independent special
counsel in determining whether a filing should be made.
Section 10. This bond resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Board
of Trustees of the Village.
Vote Record - Item #10 – Resolution Authorizing The Issuance of up to $50,000 Aggregate
Principal Amount Serial Bonds of the Village of Pelham, County of Westchester, State of New
York, Pursuant to the Local Finance Law, to Finance the Costs of the Acquisition of Machinery
and Apparatus for Construction and Maintenance for the Village
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee McGreal ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Solomon Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
This motion passed at 9:28 PM with a 7-0 vote.
Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Item #11 - Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of a Part-Time School Crossing
Guard
Be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham hereby confirms the Mayor’s
appointment of Jamie Cabarrocas of Pelham, NY to the position of School Crossing Guard (Part
Time), effective Thursday, September 9, 2021 at an annual salary of $10,486.00 subject to the
requirements of Westchester County Civil Service, for a probationary period of one (1) year; and
Be it further resolved, that the Mayor, Village Administrator and Police Chief are authorized to take
the necessary and appropriate actions to effect this appointment.
Vote Record - Item # 11 - Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of a Part-Time School
Crossing Guard
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee McGreal ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Solomon ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Item # 12 - Resolution Authorizing the Deputy Village Clerk to Attend the Annual ICMA
Conference
Whereas, the International City/County Management Association (“ICMA”) offers educational,
information-sharing and networking tools to ensure professionals of all backgrounds and career
stages are plugged into the most innovative ideas and practical strategies needed to manage the
challenges facing local governments; and
Whereas, training and education is the best investment an employer can make to ensure an
employee’s sustainable contribution to their government and community as a whole.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham herein
authorizes the Deputy Village Clerk, Cara R. Farrell to attend the Annual ICMA Conference in
Portland, Oregon from Sunday, October 3, 2021 to Wednesday, October 6, 2021, cost of said
conference including travel, hotel and conference registration fees estimated to be less than
$2,000.00 as budgeted and will be charged to General Fund Account # A.1230.470.
Vote Record - Item # 12 - Resolution Authorizing the Deputy Village Clerk to Attend the
Annual ICMA Conference
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☒Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kamal Eldahry Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee McGreal ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Solomon ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Item # 13 - Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe from the
Doylestown Fire Company
Whereas, the Village of Pelham (“Village”) became aware of the advertisement of a used Fire Chief
vehicle for sale by the Doylestown Fire Company; and
Whereas, the vehicle being sold is a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe with approximately 82,600 miles on it, in
as-is condition; and
Whereas, at the close of the auction, the Village made a final offer of $15,000 for this vehicle in as-
is condition; and
Whereas, pursuant to the provisions of § 103 of the New York State General Municipal Law, the
Village may purchase surplus and second-hand equipment from another governmental entity.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham herein
authorize the purchase of a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicle with approximately 82,600 miles on it, in
as-is condition in the amount of $15,000, and directs the Village Administrator/Treasurer to take the
necessary and appropriate actions to effect the purchase of this vehicle; and
Be it further resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham hereby authorizes the
Village Administrator/Treasurer to make the following budget transfer:
From: General Fund Expense
Account No. Account Description Amount
A.1990.990 Contingency $15,000.00
To: General Fund Expense
Account No. Account Description Amount
A.1640.201 Central Garage - Equipment $15,000.00
Vote Record - Item # 13 - Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
from the Doylestown Fire Company
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee McGreal Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Solomon Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Item # 14 - Other Business: Rosh Hashanah Special Event Request
Rabbi Levi Groner verbally submitted a special event request for Rosh Hashanah outdoors in Wolfs
Lane opposite the Pelham Picture House with a tent being up between September 6th and 9th. He
submitted the crowd would be around 30 people.
The Mayor and Board of Trustees passed a resolution approving the special event request for Rosh
Hashanah. The motion was made by Trustee Solomon and seconded by Trustee Hill-Ries. The vote
passed 7-0.
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Recurring Items
Item # 15 - Resolution Authorizing the Accounts Payable
Trustee Hill-Ries audited 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 Deputy Village Treasurer:
Fund Name: Amount
General Fund (A) $305,104.02
Capital Projects Fund (H) $186,080.06
Trust & Agency Fund (T) $103,737.24
Private Purpose Trust Fund (TE) $0.00
Grand Total $594,921.92
Be it further resolved, that the Village Board of Trustees hereby approves payment of the above-
mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof.
Vote Record - Item # 15 - Authorizing the Accounts Payable
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kamal Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee McGreal ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Solomon Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Item # 16 - Authorizing Minutes of: May 25, 2021 Work Session & Regular Board
Meeting, June 8, 2021 Work Session, Regular Board & Executive Session and June 22,
2021 Work Session, Regular Meeting & Executive Session
Vote Record - Authorizing Minutes of May 25, 2021 Work Session
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kamal Eldahry Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee McGreal ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Solomon ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Vote Record - Authorizing Minutes of May 25, 2021 Regular Board Meeting
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kamal Eldahry Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee McGreal ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Solomon ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Vote Record - Authorizing Minutes of June 8, 2021 Work Session
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kamal Eldahry Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee McGreal ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Solomon ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Vote Record - Authorizing Minutes of June 8, 2021 Regular Board Meeting
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☒Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kamal Eldahry Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee McGreal ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Solomon ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Vote Record - Authorizing Minutes of June 8, 2021 Executive Session
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kamal Eldahry Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee McGreal ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Solomon ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Vote Record - Authorizing Minutes of June 22, 2021 Work Session
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kamal Eldahry Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee McGreal ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Solomon ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Vote Record - Authorizing Minutes of June 22, 2021 Regular Board Meeting
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kamal Eldahry Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee McGreal ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Solomon ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Vote Record - Authorizing Minutes of June 22, 2021 Executive Session
Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☒Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Amended Trustee Hill-Ries Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Tabled Trustee Kamal Eldahry Second ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Withdrawn Trustee McGreal ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
☐Discussed Trustee Solomon ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Trustee Spira-Cohen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
Item # 17 - Adjournment
A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Carpenter and seconded by Trustee Hill-Ries to adjourn the
meeting at 10:00 PM. The vote passed 7-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Cara R. Farrell, Deputy Village Clerk
Agenda
VILLAGE OF PELHAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2021, 8:00 PM
VILLAGE HALL - 195 SPARKS AVENUE, PELHAM, NY 10803
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Meeting ID: 989 1740 9392
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Village Trustees’ Reports
5. Village Administrator’s Report
6. Mayor’s Report
7. Public Comments - email comments/questions to cara.farrell@pelhamgov.com
Non-Recurring Items
8. Resolution Authorizing Inter-Municipal Agreement with Westchester County for Climate
Action Plan Institute (CAPI)
9. Resolution Authorizing Financial Advisory Services Agreement with Capital Markets Advisors,
LLC
10. Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Additional Debt Service to Finance the Cost of Refuse
Trucks
11. Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of a Part-Time School Crossing Guard
12. Resolution Authorizing the Deputy Village Clerk to Attend the Annual ICMA Conference
13. Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe from the Doylestown Fire
Company
14. Other Business: Rosh Hashanah Special Event Request
Recurring Items
15. Authorizing Accounts Payable
16. Authorizing Minutes of: May 25, 2021 Work Session & Regular Board Meeting, June 8, 2021
Work Session, Regular Board Meeting & Executive Session and June 22, 2021 Work Session,
Regular Board Meeting & Executive Session
17. Adjournment
Next Regularly Scheduled BoT Meetings:
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
*The Agenda is subject to change*
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