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Pelham, NY · October 28, 2025

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VILLAGE OF PELHAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025, 8:12 PM MUNICIPAL CENTER - 200 FIFTH AVENUE, PELHAM, NY 10803 Join by Zoom Video: https://zoom.us/j/98917409392?pwd=U09KN2MxTnJHWEU2Nm9ndWxQSEgwZz09 Join by Telephone: (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 989 1740 9392 Passcode: 030699 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 Non-Recurring Items 8. Resolution Approving Site Plan Application for Jessie Development Co., LLC. at 46 Second Avenue 9. Resolution Approving Modified Site Plan for a Proposed Parking Lot and Two Car Garage at 64 Lincoln Avenue 10. Resolution Appointing Village Attorney 11. Resolution Authorizing an Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Village of Pelham and the County of Westchester for Use of Westchester County's Firing Range Facility 12. Resolution Authorizing an Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Village of Pelham and the County of Westchester for the Purpose of Mutual Aid and Rapid Response Plan for the Police Departments of Westchester County 13. Other Business Recurring Items 14. Authorizing Accounts Payable 15. Authorizing Minutes of: September 25 and October 15, 2025 Work Session and Regular Meeting 16. Adjournment Next Regularly Scheduled BOT Meetings: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Item # 1 - Meeting Called to Order: Mayor Mullen called the meeting to order at 8:12 PM. Item # 2 - Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Mullen led the pledge at 8:12 PM. Item # 3 - Roll Call: Attendee Name Present Absent Late Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Howell ☒ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Mohan ☒ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Otondi ☒ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Solomon ☒ ☐ ☐ Village Administrator Scelza ☒ ☐ ☐ Item # 4 - Village Trustees’ Report: Village Trustee Eldahry – nothing to report. Village Trustee Howell – nothing to report. Village Trustee Mohan – nothing to report. Village Trustee Otondi – nothing to report. Village Trustee Solomon – nothing to report. Deputy Mayor Carpenter – nothing to report. Item # 5 - Village Administrator’s Report: The Village has received 150 new parking meters through funding from the Westchester County Downtown Improvement Grant. The Department of Public Works has begun the installation and it is anticipated to be completed in the upcoming weeks. On Tuesday, November 4th, there will be no garbage or recycling collection due to the holiday. All information has been posted to our website. Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Item # 6 - Mayor’s Report Mayor Mullen thanked Administrator Scelza for his efforts in coordinating with the MTA on the Penn Station Access Project, which recently began tree clearing between Corona and Monterey. His work ensured that the MTA will install site screening and fencing to reduce visual impact and noise, as well as commit to replanting trees, ideally a row of evergreens, once construction is complete. The MTA also agreed to remove several dead trees in the area. The track work is expected to be completed by early December, or at the latest by the end of the year, with replanting scheduled for spring. Mayor Mullen reminded residents that Election Day is on Tuesday and encouraged everyone to vote, as participation remains essential. Item # 7 - Public Comments Ciro Greco, 37 Third Ave: Ciro is representing the Planning Board. He has brought in plans from Jessie Development Co., LLC at 46 Second Avenue as well as a proposed lot line adjustment and site plan approval at 64 Lincoln Avenue and 216 Third Avenue to the Mayor and Board for approval. Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Non-Recurring Items Item # 8 – Resolution Approving Site Plan Application for Jessie Development Co., LLC. at 46 Second Avenue Whereas, the proposed action is a request to grant Site Plan approval to construct a single-family residence at 46 Second Avenue. The 5,018 square foot property is located in the Residential B-2 Zoning District; and Whereas, the Village Board of Trustees has reviewed and considered the Site Plan Application and Declaration of Intent to Develop, received on September 3, 2025; and Whereas, pursuant to Village Code § 34-23, the Applicant has submitted the requisite documents and fees; and Whereas, Village Code § 79-5 authorizes the Village Board of Trustees to grant Site Plan approval for proposed developments that comply with Village Code; and Whereas, Jessie Development Co., LLC., (“46 Second Avenue” or the “Applicant”) has applied to develop the property known as 46 Second Avenue in accordance with those requirements and standards; and Whereas, Jessie Development Co., LLC., has represented to the Village Board of Trustees that it is the lawful owner or contract vendee of the 46 Second Avenue Property; and Whereas, in furtherance of its application, Jessie Development Co., LLC., has submitted to the Building Inspector a Site Plan Application and Declaration of Intent to Develop accompanied by the requisite documents, information and fees; and Whereas, Jessie Development Co., LLC., has further submitted a formal and complete proposed Site Plan prepared by Mastrogiacomo Engineering, P.C., dated 9-10-2025, satisfying the requirements of Village Code Chapter 79, showing a proposed development and use of the 46 Second Avenue; and Whereas, Jessie Development Co., LLC., proposes to create a single-family residential dwelling with two (2) off-street parking spaces; and Whereas, Jessie Development Co., LLC., consists of one tax parcel, Parcel 163.35-1-52-1, which is located in the Residence B-2 Zoning District; and Whereas, the proposed application was referred to the Planning Board and the Architectural Review Board; and Whereas, at the September 17, 2025, meeting of the Architectural Review Board (“ARB”), the ARB reviewed the plans dated September 10, 2025, that responded to previous ARB comments; and Whereas, at the September 17, 2025, meeting the ARB recommended to the Village Board of Trustees that the Site Plan be approved; and Whereas, at the October 21, 2025, meeting of the Planning Board, the Planning Board recommended the site plan be approved; and Whereas, the Village Board of Trustees affirms that: (a) the proposed action is subject to the requirements of SEQRA; (b) the proposed action is an Unlisted Action; Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 (c) the action is not located in an agricultural district; (d) the Westchester County Board of Health is an involved agency, and Whereas, Jessie Development Co, LLC., provided notice of its application to all property owners contiguous to the applicant’s property as required; and Whereas, notice was duly provided to the County of Westchester; and Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), on the Village Board of Trustees received a Short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF), declared itself to be lead agency and identified the proposed action as an Unlisted Action; and Whereas, the Village Board of Trustees (1) considered the action as defined in 6 NYCRR §§617.2(b) and 617.3(g); (2) reviewed the EAF, the criteria for determining significance set forth in 6 NYCRR §617.7(c) and any other supporting information to identify the relevant areas of environmental concern; (3) thoroughly analyzed the identified relevant areas of environmental concern to determine if the action may have a significant adverse impact on the environment; and (4) set forth its determination of significance in this Resolution; and Whereas, the Village Board of Trustees considered the standards for Site Plan review established by Village Code § 79-5. Now, therefore, be it resolved, that after considering the documents submitted by the Applicant, as recited above, the recommendation from the Architectural Review Board and the Planning Board, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham finds and determines as follows: A. The proposed action will not have a significant effect on the environment and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be required; and B. The property satisfies the requirements for consideration under Village Code § 79-5; and C. The final Site Plan Approval is based on the following drawings prepared by Mastrogiacomo Engineering P.C., dated 9-10-2025 that have been submitted by the Applicant (collectively, the “Drawings”): • A001 Street Views • C100 Proposed Site Plan, Notes & Details • C101 Drainage Calculations, Proposed Utility Plan & Details • T100 General Notes • A100 Exterior Elevations • A101 Exterior Elevations • A102 Window & Door Details & Porch Section • A200 Proposed Floor Plans & Sections • A300 Proposed Garage Plans • A400 Construction Details • E100 Electrical Drawings • P100 Plumbing Drawing D. Site Plan approval is granted subject to the following conditions: 1. The Applicant shall, as a condition of Site Plan approval and prior to the issuance of a Building Permit submit to the Building Inspector a complete and final set of plans and documents, consistent with the conditions articulated above and as required by Chapter 34 of the Village Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Code. Substantive deviations from the plans approved by the Board of Trustees will require a resubmission to the Village Board of Trustees for a modification to an approved Site Plan. This Site Plan approval is binding upon the applicant, the property owner and any subsequent owner of the property and may not be changed without the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham. If any term of this site plan approval is violated, the Building Inspector may stop work, revoke a building permit or deny a certificate of occupancy. Be it further resolved, that in accordance with Village Code § 79-7, this site plan approval shall be null and void if the applicant fails to obtain a building permit within 120 days of this resolution unless the Board of Trustees extends, by resolution, the time within which to do so; and Be it further resolved, that this site plan approval will be null and void if the applicant does not commence construction within six months of the date of the issuance of a building permit, unless the Village Board of Trustees extends, by resolution, the time within which to do so. Vote Record – Item # 8 – Resolution Approving Zoning and Site Plan Application for Jessie Development Co., LLC. at 46 Second Avenue – 8:19 PM Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Amended Village Trustee Eldahry 2nd ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Tabled Village Trustee Howell ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Withdrawn Village Trustee Mohan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Discussed Village Trustee Otondi ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Solomon Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Item # 9 – Resolution Approving Proposed Lot Line Adjustment and Site Plan Approval for 64 Lincoln Avenue and 216 Third Avenue Pelham Funeral Home, c/o Clive J. Anderson Realty LLC. 64 Lincoln Avenue and 216 Third Avenue Town of Pelham Tax Map: Block 1, Lots 5 & 6, Section 163.28 Whereas, the Village Board of Trustees has found and determined that encouraging property owners to use property more efficiently to reinvigorate the Village's downtown area will be more cost-effective because it will use infrastructure that already exists and thereby avoid the need to create additional costly infrastructure; owner investment in existing properties that creates additional capacity for off-street parking is beneficial to adjacent property owners; and that developing within the Village's downtown core will preserve, complement and be compatible with the character, massing, and scale of adjacent residential land uses; and Whereas, Pelham Funeral Home c/o Clive J. Anderson Realty LLC (the “Applicant”) has applied to develop the property known as 64 Lincoln Avenue and 216 Third Avenue in accordance with those requirements and standards; and Whereas, the Applicant has represented to the Village Board of Trustees that it is the lawful owner or contract vendee of 64 Lincoln Avenue and 216 Third Avenue; and Whereas, the application comprises two tax parcels, Parcel 163.28. Lots 5 & 6 which are located in the Business-1 and Residence A-3 Zoning District, respectively; and Whereas, the Applicant has petitioned for a Zoning Map and Zoning Text Change, a Lot Line Adjustment, and Site Plan Approval for a new parking lot and two new garages; and Whereas, Village Code § 98 authorizes the Village Board of Trustees to modify, a Zoning Map, Zoning Ordinance, and adjust a lot line in the manner provided by Article 7 of the New York State Village Law; and Whereas, in furtherance of its application, the Applicant has submitted to the Building Inspector a Declaration of Intent to Develop accompanied by the requisite documents, information and fees; and Whereas, the Applicant has further submitted a proposed site plan prepared by Mastrogiacomo Engineering, P.C., dated 10-01-2023 and last revised 01-20-2025 satisfying the requirements of Village Code Chapter 79, showing a proposed development and use of the 64 Lincoln Avenue and 216 Third Avenue property; and Whereas, the Applicant petitioned the Village Board of Trustees to amend the Zoning Map to extend the Business-1 (Bus-1) Commercial Zoning District 25’ to the south; and Whereas, the Applicant petitioned the Village Board of Trustees to amend Section 98-8 of the Village of Pelham Zoning Ordinance and adopt: “Section 98-8 D. The Business-1 District as shown on the Zoning Map of the Village of Pelham, dated June 2, 1987 is hereby extended to include 25’ of the property to the south (formerly zoned as Residence A-3) and as further identified as Section 163.28-1-5 & 6 on the Town of Pelham Tax Map.“; and Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Whereas, Mastrogiacomo Engineering, P.C. submitted the following documents and plans in support of the application: • Site Plan Application and Intent to Develop Form, undated; • Short Environmental Assessment Form dated 12-11-2023 and last revised 01-24- 2025; • T100 – Title Sheet, Vicinity Map and WEB Soil Survey prepared by Mastrogiacomo Engineering for Clive J Anderson LLC – dated 10-01-2023; • Proposed site plan and zoning analysis table, prepared by Mastrogiacomo Engineering for Clive J. Anderson LLC – undated; • C100 – Proposed Site Plan, prepared by Mastrogiacomo Engineering for Clive J. Anderson LLC – 10-01-2023; Whereas, Clive J. Anderson Realty LLC provided notice of its application to all property owners contiguous to the applicant’s property as required; and Whereas, a notice was duly provided to the County of Westchester as required by General Municipal Law §§239-m, 239-n and 239-nn and Westchester County Administrative Code §§ 277.61 and 277.71; and Whereas, the Westchester County Planning Board responded to the referral on 02-03-2025 stating that any disturbance to Lincoln Avenue, a County Road (CR 84), may require a permit from Westchester County Department of Public Works and Transportation, and recommended the applicant explore at-grade stormwater management solutions, such as using pervious paving for parking areas; and Whereas, the Village Board of Trustees determined the proposed actions be referred to the Planning Board and such referral was made on 06-11-2024, 01-28-2025 and then again on 10-21-2025; and Whereas, the Applicant subsequently submitted the application to the Planning Board for the purpose of obtaining their recommendations with respect to the application in accordance with Village Code § 79-6A; and Whereas, the Planning Board reviewed the application at their 10-21-2025 meeting and submitted to the Village Board of Trustees a Resolution recommending approval with conditions presented below; and Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), the Board of Trustees received a Short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) on 12-11-2023 and revised 01-24- 2025, declared itself to be Lead Agency and identified the proposed action as an unlisted action; and Whereas, the Village Board of Trustees (1) considered the action as defined in 6 NYCRR §§617.2(b) and 617.3(g); (2) reviewed the EAF, the criteria for determining significance set forth in 6 NYCRR §617.7(c) and other supporting information to identify the relevant areas of environmental concern; (3) thoroughly analyzed the identified relevant areas of environmental concern to determine if the action may have a significant adverse impact on the environment; and (4) set forth its determination of significance in this resolution; and Whereas, the Village Board of Trustees considered the standards for Site Plan and Subdivision review established by Village Code § 98-136.1. Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Now, therefore, be it resolved, that after considering the documents submitted by the applicant, as recited above, and the recommendation from the Planning Board the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham finds and determines as follows: A. The proposed action will not have a significant effect on the environment and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be required; and B. The property satisfies the requirements for consideration under the Village Code; and C. The Site Plan approval is based on the following drawings that have been submitted by Applicant (collectively, the “Drawings”): • Site Plan Application and Intent to Develop Form, undated; • Short Environmental Assessment Form dated 12-11-2023 and last revised 01-24- 2025; • T100 – Title Sheet, Vicinity Map and WEB Soil Survey prepared by Mastrogiacomo Engineering for Clive J Anderson LLC – dated 10-01-2023; • Proposed site plan and zoning analysis table, prepared by Mastrogiacomo Engineering for Clive J. Anderson LLC – undated; • C100 – Proposed Site Plan, prepared by Mastrogiacomo Engineering for Clive J. Anderson LLC – 10-01- 2023. • C101 – Proposed Drainage Plan, prepared by Mastrogiacomo Engineering, P.C. dated June 17, 2025 and last revised August 1, 2025 D. In addition to the drawings identified in C. above, the application of Pelham Funeral Home c/o Clive J. Anderson Realty is approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The Applicant shall, as a condition of Site Plan Approval and prior to the issuance of a Building Permit submit to the Building Inspector a comprehensive stormwater drainage plan covering the lots located at 64 Lincoln Avenue (SBL.163.28-1-5) and 216 Third Avenue (SBL. 163.28-1-6) that incorporates to the maximum extent possible stormwater solutions that treat runoff on-site. 2. Obtain from Westchester County Department of Public works and Transportation (Section 239 F of the General Municipal Law) the approvals and/or permits for any proposed disturbance or improvements to Lincoln Avenue. E. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit a complete and final plan set shall be provided to the Building Inspector consistent with all of the above conditions; and F. This approval is binding upon the Applicant, the property owner and any subsequent owner of the property and may not be changed without the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham. If any term of this Site Plan approval is violated, the Building Inspector may stop work, revoke a Building Permit or deny a Certificate of Occupancy. Be it further resolved, that in accordance with Village Code § 79-7, this Site Plan approval shall be null and void if the applicant fails to obtain a Building Permit by February 25, 2026; and Be it further resolved, that in accordance with Village Code § 34-9, a Building Permit shall become invalid unless the authorized work commences within six months following the date of issuance and shall expire 12 months after the date of issuance, unless an application is made to the Building Inspector to renew per § 34-9. Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Vote Record - Item # 9 – Resolution Approving Proposed Lot Line Adjustment and Site Plan Approval for 64 Lincoln Avenue and 216 Third Avenue – 8:21 PM Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Amended Village Trustee Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Tabled Village Trustee Howell 2nd ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Withdrawn Village Trustee Mohan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Discussed Village Trustee Otondi ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Solomon Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Item # 10 – Resolution Appointing Village Attorney Be it resolved, that pursuant to the provisions of § 4-400 of the New York State Village Law, the Mayor hereby recommends to the full Village Board of Trustees that the law firm of Duane Morris LLP., as the Village Attorney beginning November 6, 2025, pursuant to the terms set forth in Duane Morris LLP’s Retainer Agreement, dated October 28, 2025; and Be it further resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham hereby approves the appointment of Duane Morris LLP., as Village Attorney and authorizes the Mayor and Village Administrator to execute the Retainer Agreement, attached hereto. Vote Record - Item # 10 – Resolution Appointing Village Attorney – 8:22 PM Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Amended Village Trustee Eldahry ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒Tabled Village Trustee Howell ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Withdrawn Village Trustee Mohan ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Discussed Village Trustee Otondi ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Solomon ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Item # 11 – Resolution Authorizing an Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Village of Pelham and the County of Westchester for Use of Westchester County's Firing Range Facility Whereas, the Village of Pelham Police Department protects and assures the safety and welfare of the citizens of the Village of Pelham (“Village”); and Whereas, in order to maintain the high level of service and professionalism of the department, the ongoing training, certification and preparation of the officers is an integral facet of the public safety program; and Whereas, one of the training requirements is certification and recertification of firearms training; and Whereas, for many years, this has been accomplished through the use of the Westchester County’s Firing Range facility in Valhalla, NY; and Whereas, the current agreement expired as of July 31, 2025, and the County of Westchester has proffered an updated agreement and sent it to the Village of Pelham for its consideration for a term of five-years commencing on execution through July 31, 2030; and Whereas, use of the County’s facility provides a service to the Village that could not easily reproduce on its own and the Police Chief and Village Administrator recommend that this Inter-Municipal Agreement be authorized. Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham herein authorizes the Village Administrator to execute the attached Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Village of Pelham and the County of Westchester for use of the County’s Firing Range Facility for a period of five (5) years on October 28, 2025 and ending July 31, 2030; and Be it further resolved, that the Village Administrator is authorized to undertake any administrative acts required under the terms of the Agreement. Vote Record - Item # 11 – Resolution Authorizing an Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Village of Pelham and the County of Westchester for Use of Westchester County's Firing Range Facility – 8:24 PM Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Amended Village Trustee Eldahry 2nd ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Tabled Village Trustee Howell ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Withdrawn Village Trustee Mohan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Discussed Village Trustee Otondi ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Solomon Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Item # 12 – Resolution Authorizing an Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Village of Pelham and the County of Westchester for the Purpose of Mutual Aid and Rapid Response Plan for the Police Departments of Westchester County Whereas, pursuant to New York State General Municipal Law § 209-M, municipal police departments may answer calls for service outside of their municipal boundaries when requested; and Whereas, to ensure a synchronized response, the Westchester County Department of Public Safety has instituted a Mutual Aid Plan to organize, supervise and coordinate both cooperative and reciprocal assistance in which personnel, equipment and physical facilities of all participating departments; and Whereas, the Village of Pelham has been party to an existing Mutual Aid Agreement with the County of Westchester for many years; and Whereas, the current agreement expired as of July 30, 2025, and the County of Westchester has proffered an updated agreement and sent it to the Village of Pelham for its consideration for a term of five-years commencing retroactively to July 31, 2025 through July 30, 2030. Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham herein authorizes the Village Administrator to execute the attached Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Village of Pelham and the County of Westchester providing for its continued participation in the Mutual Aid and Rapid Response Plan for the Police Departments of Westchester County for a period of five (5) years commencing retroactively to July 31, 2025 and ending July 30, 2030; and Be it further resolved, that the Village Administrator is authorized to undertake any administrative acts required under the terms of the Agreement. Vote Record - Item # 12 – Resolution Authorizing an Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Village of Pelham and the County of Westchester for the Purpose of Mutual Aid and Rapid Response Plan for the Police Departments of Westchester County – 8:24 PM Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Amended Village Trustee Eldahry 2nd ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Tabled Village Trustee Howell ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Withdrawn Village Trustee Mohan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Discussed Village Trustee Otondi ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Solomon Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Item # 13 - Other Business No other business noted. Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Recurring Items Item # 14 - Authorizing Accounts Payable Village Trustee Otondi is auditing 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/Treasurer and Deputy Village Treasurer: Fund Name: Amount General Fund (A) $ 91,305.49 Capital Projects Fund (H) $ 142,119.65 Trust & Agency (T) $ 0.00 Private Purpose Trust Fund (TE) $ 0.00 Grand Total $ 233,425.14 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 # 14 – Resolution Authorizing Accounts Payable – 8:26 PM Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter 2nd ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Amended Village Trustee Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Tabled Village Trustee Howell ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Withdrawn Village Trustee Mohan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Discussed Village Trustee Otondi ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Solomon Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Item # 15 - Authorizing Minutes of: September 25 and October 15, 2025 Work Session and Regular Meeting Vote Record - Item # 15 – Resolution Authorizing the Minutes of: September 25, 2025 Work Session and Regular Meeting – 8:28 PM Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ☒Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Amended Village Trustee Eldahry ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Tabled Village Trustee Howell 2nd ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Withdrawn Village Trustee Mohan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Discussed Village Trustee Otondi ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Village Trustee Solomon Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Vote Record - Item # 15 – Resolution Authorizing the Minutes of: October 15, 2025 Work Session and Regular Meeting – 8:29 PM Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Amended Village Trustee Eldahry 2nd ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Tabled Village Trustee Howell ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Withdrawn Village Trustee Mohan ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Discussed Village Trustee Otondi ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Solomon Motion ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Item # 16 – Adjournment A motion was made by Village Trustee Solomon, seconded by Village Trustee Mohan, voted unanimously at 8:29 PM to adjourn for the evening. Respectfully submitted, Adriana Rugova, Village Clerk

Agenda

VILLAGE OF PELHAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025, 8:00 PM MUNICIPAL CENTER - 200 FIFTH AVENUE, PELHAM, NY 10803 Join by Zoom Video: https://zoom.us/j/98917409392?pwd=U09KN2MxTnJHWEU2Nm9ndWxQSEgwZz09 Join by Telephone: (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID: 989 1740 9392 Passcode: 030699 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 Non-Recurring Items 8. Resolution Approving Site Plan Application for Jessie Development Co., LLC. at 46 Second Avenue 9. Resolution Approving Modified Site Plan for a Proposed Parking Lot and Two Car Garage at 64 Lincoln Avenue 10. Resolution Appointing Village Attorney 11. Resolution Authorizing an Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Village of Pelham and the County of Westchester for Use of Westchester County's Firing Range Facility 12. Resolution Authorizing an Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Village of Pelham and the County of Westchester for the Purpose of Mutual Aid and Rapid Response Plan for the Police Departments of Westchester County 13. Other Business Recurring Items 14. Authorizing Accounts Payable 15. Authorizing Minutes of: September 25 and October 15, 2025 Work Session and Regular Meeting 16. Adjournment Next Regularly Scheduled BOT Meetings: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Item # 1 - Meeting Called to Order: Item # 2 - Pledge of Allegiance: Item # 3 - Roll Call: Attendee Name Present Absent Late Mayor Mullen ☐ ☐ ☐ Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Eldahry ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Howell ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Mohan ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Otondi ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Solomon ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Administrator Scelza ☐ ☐ ☐ Item # 4 - Village Trustees’ Report: Village Trustee Eldahry Village Trustee Howell Village Trustee Mohan Village Trustee Otondi Village Trustee Solomon Deputy Mayor Carpenter Item # 5 - Village Administrator’s Report: Item # 6 - Mayor’s Report Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Item # 7 - Public Comments Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Non-Recurring Items Item # 8 – Resolution Approving Site Plan Application for Jessie Development Co., LLC. at 46 Second Avenue Whereas, the proposed action is a request to grant Site Plan approval to construct a single-family residence at 46 Second Avenue. The 5,018 square foot property is located in the Residential B-2 Zoning District; and Whereas, the Village Board of Trustees has reviewed and considered the Site Plan Application and Declaration of Intent to Develop, received on September 3, 2025; and Whereas, pursuant to Village Code § 34-23, the Applicant has submitted the requisite documents and fees; and Whereas, Village Code § 79-5 authorizes the Village Board of Trustees to grant Site Plan approval for proposed developments that comply with Village Code; and Whereas, Jessie Development Co., LLC., (“46 Second Avenue” or the “Applicant”) has applied to develop the property known as 46 Second Avenue in accordance with those requirements and standards; and Whereas, Jessie Development Co., LLC., has represented to the Village Board of Trustees that it is the lawful owner or contract vendee of the 46 Second Avenue Property; and Whereas, in furtherance of its application, Jessie Development Co., LLC., has submitted to the Building Inspector a Site Plan Application and Declaration of Intent to Develop accompanied by the requisite documents, information and fees; and Whereas, Jessie Development Co., LLC., has further submitted a formal and complete proposed Site Plan prepared by Mastrogiacomo Engineering, P.C., dated 9-10-2025, satisfying the requirements of Village Code Chapter 79, showing a proposed development and use of the 46 Second Avenue; and Whereas, Jessie Development Co., LLC., proposes to create a single-family residential dwelling with two (2) off-street parking spaces; and Whereas, Jessie Development Co., LLC., consists of one tax parcel, Parcel 163.35-1-52-1, which is located in the Residence B-2 Zoning District; and Whereas, the proposed application was referred to the Planning Board and the Architectural Review Board; and Whereas, at the September 17, 2025, meeting of the Architectural Review Board (“ARB”), the ARB reviewed the plans dated September 10, 2025, that responded to previous ARB comments; and Whereas, at the September 17, 2025, meeting the ARB recommended to the Village Board of Trustees that the Site Plan be approved; and Whereas, at the October 21, 2025, meeting of the Planning Board, the Planning Board recommended the subdivision be approved; and Whereas, the Village Board of Trustees affirms that: (a) the proposed action is subject to the requirements of SEQRA; (b) the proposed action is an Unlisted Action; Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 (c) the action is not located in an agricultural district; (d) the Westchester County Board of Health is an involved agency, and Whereas, Jessie Development Co, LLC., provided notice of its application to all property owners contiguous to the applicant’s property as required; and Whereas, notice was duly provided to the County of Westchester; and Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), on the Village Board of Trustees received a Short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF), declared itself to be lead agency and identified the proposed action as an Unlisted Action; and Whereas, the Village Board of Trustees (1) considered the action as defined in 6 NYCRR §§617.2(b) and 617.3(g); (2) reviewed the EAF, the criteria for determining significance set forth in 6 NYCRR §617.7(c) and any other supporting information to identify the relevant areas of environmental concern; (3) thoroughly analyzed the identified relevant areas of environmental concern to determine if the action may have a significant adverse impact on the environment; and (4) set forth its determination of significance in this Resolution; and Whereas, the Village Board of Trustees considered the standards for Site Plan review established by Village Code § 79-5. Now, therefore, be it resolved, that after considering the documents submitted by the Applicant, as recited above, the recommendation from the Architectural Review Board and the Planning Board, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham finds and determines as follows: A. The proposed action will not have a significant effect on the environment and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be required; and B. The property satisfies the requirements for consideration under Village Code § 79-5; and C. The final Site Plan Approval is based on the following drawings prepared by Mastrogiacomo Engineering P.C., dated 9-10-2025 that have been submitted by the Applicant (collectively, the “Drawings”): • A001 Street Views • C100 Proposed Site Plan, Notes & Details • C101 Drainage Calculations, Proposed Utility Plan & Details • T100 General Notes • A100 Exterior Elevations • A101 Exterior Elevations • A102 Window & Door Details & Porch Section • A200 Proposed Floor Plans & Sections • A300 Proposed Garage Plans • A400 Construction Details • E100 Electrical Drawings • P100 Plumbing Drawing D. Site Plan approval is granted subject to the following conditions: 1. The Applicant shall, as a condition of Site Plan approval and prior to the issuance of a Building Permit submit to the Building Inspector a complete and final set of plans and documents, consistent with the conditions articulated above and as required by Chapter 34 of the Village Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Code. Substantive deviations from the plans approved by the Board of Trustees will require a resubmission to the Village Board of Trustees for a modification to an approved Site Plan. This Site Plan approval is binding upon the applicant, the property owner and any subsequent owner of the property and may not be changed without the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham. If any term of this site plan approval is violated, the Building Inspector may stop work, revoke a building permit or deny a certificate of occupancy. Be it further resolved, that in accordance with Village Code § 79-7, this subdivision and site plan approval shall be null and void if the applicant fails to obtain a building permit within 120 days of this resolution unless the Board of Trustees extends, by resolution, the time within which to do so; and Be it further resolved, that this subdivision and site pan approval will be null and void if the applicant does not commence construction within six months of the date of the issuance of a building permit, unless the Village Board of Trustees extends, by resolution, the time within which to do so. Vote Record – Item # 8 – Resolution Approving Zoning and Site Plan Application for Jessie Development Co., LLC. at 46 Second Avenue Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Amended Village Trustee Eldahry ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Tabled Village Trustee Howell ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Withdrawn Village Trustee Mohan ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Discussed Village Trustee Otondi ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Solomon ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Item # 9 – Resolution Approving Modified Site Plan for a Proposed Parking Lot and Two Car Garage at 64 Lincoln Avenue RESOLUTION TO BE DISTRIBUTED Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Item # 10 – Resolution Appointing Village Attorney Be it resolved, that pursuant to the provisions of § 4-400 of the New York State Village Law, the Mayor hereby recommends to the full Village Board of Trustees that the law firm of Duane Morris LLP., as the Village Attorney beginning November 6, 2025, pursuant to the terms set forth in Duane Morris LLP’s Retainer Agreement, dated October 28, 2025; and Be it further resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham hereby approves the appointment of Duane Morris LLP., as Village Attorney and authorizes the Mayor and Village Administrator to execute the Retainer Agreement, attached hereto. Vote Record - Item # 10 – Resolution Appointing Village Attorney Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Amended Village Trustee Eldahry ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Tabled Village Trustee Howell ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Withdrawn Village Trustee Mohan ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Discussed Village Trustee Otondi ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Solomon ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Item # 11 – Resolution Authorizing an Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Village of Pelham and the County of Westchester for Use of Westchester County's Firing Range Facility Whereas, the Village of Pelham Police Department protects and assures the safety and welfare of the citizens of the Village of Pelham (“Village”); and Whereas, in order to maintain the high level of service and professionalism of the department, the ongoing training, certification and preparation of the officers is an integral facet of the public safety program; and Whereas, one of the training requirements is certification and recertification of firearms training; and Whereas, for many years, this has been accomplished through the use of the Westchester County’s Firing Range facility in Valhalla, NY; and Whereas, the current agreement expired as of July 31, 2025, and the County of Westchester has proffered an updated agreement and sent it to the Village of Pelham for its consideration for a term of five-years commencing on execution through July 31, 2030; and Whereas, use of the County’s facility provides a service to the Village that could not easily reproduce on its own and the Police Chief and Village Administrator recommend that this Inter-Municipal Agreement be authorized. Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham herein authorizes the Village Administrator to execute the attached Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Village of Pelham and the County of Westchester for use of the County’s Firing Range Facility for a period of five (5) years on October 28, 2025 and ending July 31, 2030; and Be it further resolved, that the Village Administrator is authorized to undertake any administrative acts required under the terms of the Agreement. Vote Record - Item # 11 – Resolution Authorizing an Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Village of Pelham and the County of Westchester for Use of Westchester County's Firing Range Facility Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Amended Village Trustee Eldahry ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Tabled Village Trustee Howell ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Withdrawn Village Trustee Mohan ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Discussed Village Trustee Otondi ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Solomon ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Item # 12 – Resolution Authorizing an Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Village of Pelham and the County of Westchester for the Purpose of Mutual Aid and Rapid Response Plan for the Police Departments of Westchester County Whereas, pursuant to New York State General Municipal Law § 209-M, municipal police departments may answer calls for service outside of their municipal boundaries when requested; and Whereas, to ensure a synchronized response, the Westchester County Department of Public Safety has instituted a Mutual Aid Plan to organize, supervise and coordinate both cooperative and reciprocal assistance in which personnel, equipment and physical facilities of all participating departments; and Whereas, the Village of Pelham has been party to an existing Mutual Aid Agreement with the County of Westchester for many years; and Whereas, the current agreement expired as of July 30, 2025, and the County of Westchester has proffered an updated agreement and sent it to the Village of Pelham for its consideration for a term of five-years commencing retroactively to July 31, 2025 through July 30, 2030. Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham herein authorizes the Village Administrator to execute the attached Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Village of Pelham and the County of Westchester providing for its continued participation in the Mutual Aid and Rapid Response Plan for the Police Departments of Westchester County for a period of five (5) years commencing retroactively to July 31, 2025 and ending July 30, 2030; and Be it further resolved, that the Village Administrator is authorized to undertake any administrative acts required under the terms of the Agreement. Vote Record - Item # 12 – Resolution Authorizing an Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Village of Pelham and the County of Westchester for the Purpose of Mutual Aid and Rapid Response Plan for the Police Departments of Westchester County Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Amended Village Trustee Eldahry ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Tabled Village Trustee Howell ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Withdrawn Village Trustee Mohan ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Discussed Village Trustee Otondi ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Solomon ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Item # 13 - Other Business Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Recurring Items Item # 14 - Authorizing Accounts Payable Village Trustee Otondi is auditing 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/Treasurer and Deputy Village Treasurer: Fund Name: Amount General Fund (A) $ 91,305.49 Capital Projects Fund (H) $ 142,119.65 Trust & Agency (T) $ 0.00 Private Purpose Trust Fund (TE) $ 0.00 Grand Total $ 233,425.14 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 # 14 – Resolution Authorizing Accounts Payable Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Amended Village Trustee Eldahry ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Tabled Village Trustee Howell ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Withdrawn Village Trustee Mohan ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Discussed Village Trustee Otondi ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Solomon ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Item # 15 - Authorizing Minutes of: September 25 and October 15, 2025 Work Session and Regular Meeting Vote Record - Item # 15 – Resolution Authorizing the Minutes of: September 25, 2025 Work Session and Regular Meeting Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Amended Village Trustee Eldahry ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Tabled Village Trustee Howell ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Withdrawn Village Trustee Mohan ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Discussed Village Trustee Otondi ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Solomon ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Vote Record - Item # 15 – Resolution Authorizing the Minutes of: October 15, 2025 Work Session and Regular Meeting Village of Pelham Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 28, 2025 Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent ☐Approved Mayor Mullen ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Approved as Deputy Mayor Carpenter ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Amended Village Trustee Eldahry ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Tabled Village Trustee Howell ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Withdrawn Village Trustee Mohan ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Discussed Village Trustee Otondi ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Village Trustee Solomon ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Item # 16 - Adjournment

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