Frequently Asked Questions by Residents

Last Updated 2009.07.27

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Farmer’s Market Opened - Sat, May 30th, 7:00am to 1:00pm, Memorial Plaza

Q: Do you know you can watch Board Meetings, School Meetings, and a number of other events live and recorded?
A: They are available via the PCTV76 website.

Q: What's going on with the run-down home at 55 Pleasant Avenue?
A: The County is considering donating the above dilapidated home for rehabilitation for middle class housing as managed by A-Home, a non-profit. The house would include an accessory apartment as well. This is allowed under Village Zoning ordinances (section 185-31). Currently, it's not on Village tax rolls and is an eye sore. So, this could be a win-win situation. There has been some local neighborhood negative feedback due to flood control and house size issues. This project is still in the planning phase.

Q: What is the status with Verizon FiOS TV service?
A: The board has been negotiating with Verizon almost on a daily basis as reported by the Mayor, and has requested the same deal offered to neighboring municipalities. Verizon has been extremely slow to respond. The Village TV station and other services are based on the tv fees, so it's important they are not cut. Once Verizon offers a "fair" amount, they will be welcomed into the community. Keep in mind, Verizon FiOS internet costs more than Cablevision's so I'm not sure it'll reduce everyone's cable costs.

Q: What is the status of the Church Street sidewalks?
A: At the Mon 5/18 board meeting, the board has hired a traffic engineering company (Adler) to look into the feasibility of sidewalks on Chruch Street. At the end of June 09, Adler should have their initial report ready. Board had been looking into what options exists from a traditional sidewalk to path.

Q: How can I ask a question?
A: Send an email to Ben Serebin. My email address is: ben "the @ symbol" serebin "dot" com.
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Monday, February 23, 2009

Village Board Agenda 02/23/09

[As received via Village mailing list. -Ben]

REGULAR MEETING OF THE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2009
8:00PM

Scheduled Meetings: All meetings are held at Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, New York

Work Session, Monday, March 2, 2009 at 7:00pm

Regular Meeting Monday, March 9, 2009 at 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm

Public Hearing
Continuation of a Public Hearing regarding a Local Law Amending Chapter 185 Zoning, Section 185-3 Definitions and Word Use and Section 185-19 Central Business A-1 District.

Public Hearing pertaining to a Local Law amending Chapter 173, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 173-60 Parking Prohibited At All Times as follows:

DELETE:
Name of Street Side Location
Manville Road South From the intersection of Clark Street west for 40 feet

ADD:
Name of Street Side Location
Manville Road South From the intersection of Clark Street west for 60 feet

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-15-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-16-Approval of Minutes 1/26/09 and 2/9/09
Res. No. 2009-17-Approval of a Local Law Amending Chapter 173, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 173-60 Parking Prohibited At All Time
Res. No. 2009-18-Approval of Temporary Parking Restriction
Res. No. 2009-19-Approval of Budget Amendments

New Business
Chief Chiarlitti - High School Renovation Proposed Traffic Pattern Changes and Parking. Including the Clinton Street Sidewalk

Res. No. 2009-20-Authorizing Temporary Parking Rules and Regulations During High School Construction Project

Monday, January 26, 2009

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 01/26/09

[as posted to the Village mailing list. -Ben]

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2009
8:00PM

Scheduled Meetings: All meetings are held at Village Hall, 80
Wheeler Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, New York

Work Session, Monday, February 2, 2009 at 7:00pm
Regular Meeting Monday, February 9, 2009 at 8:00pm with a Work
Session at 7:00pm

Oral Communication:
Church Street Sidewalk Request

Public Hearing
Pubic Hearing regarding a continuation of a Public Hearing regarding a
Local Law Amending Chapter 185 Zoning, Section 185-3 Definitions
and Word Use and Section 185-19 Central Business A-l District.

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-11-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-12-Approval of Minutes/January 12, 2009
Res. No. 2009-13-Approving Unpaid Internship/Senior Center
Res. No. 2009-14-Accepting Donations for Senior Center

Monday, October 6, 2008

Village Board Regular Board Meeting Agenda 10/06/08

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2008
8:00PM

Scheduled Meetings: All meetings are held at Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, New York

No Meeting - October 13, 2008 - COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY

Regular Meeting Monday, October 20, 2008 with a Work Session at 7:00pm

JOINT MEETING WITH SCHOOL BOARD, Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 7:30pm, Pleasantville High School

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2008-202-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2008-203-Approval of Minutes/September 22, 2008
Res. No. 2008-204-Amending Resolution 2007-172 “Establishing a Central
Business District Master Plan Update Committee
Res. No. 2008-205-Establishing Date of Village Election
Res. No. 2008-206-Approval of Change Order Request/Sanitary Sewer Lining
and Manhole Rehabilitation
Res. No. 2008-207-Appointment of Part-Time Assessor
Res. No. 2008-208-Appointment of Town of Mount Pleasant Building Inspector as Acting Building Inspector for the Village of Pleasantville

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Village Board Agendas for 9/22/08

WORK SESSION
AGENDA
Monday, September 22, 2008
80 Wheeler Avenue
Pleasantville, New York 10570

7:00pm ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES
Village Treasurer’s Report on FY ending 5/31/08
7:30pm EXECUTIVE SESSION
Assessor Interview (Antonio G. Murphy)
8:00pm REGULAR BOARD MEETING
8:30pm ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES (continued)
Sr. Program Updates and Issues
Pleasantville Music Festival Report
9:30pm EXECUTIVE SESSION


REGULAR MEETING AGENDA


BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2008
8:00PM

Announcements: - Call In 769-1677

Scheduled Meetings: All meetings are held at Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, New York

Next Regular Meeting Monday, October 6, 2008 with a Work Session at 7:00pm

No Meeting October 13, 2008 - COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY-Change in Oct. Schedule

Regular Meeting Monday, October 20, 2008 with a Work Session at 7:00pm

JOINT MEETING WITH SCHOOL BOARD, Tuesday, October 21, 2007 at 7:30pm, Pleasantville High School


Resolutions:
Res. No. 2008-195-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2008-196-Approval of Minutes/September 8, 2008
Res. No. 2008-197-Authorization to Close Memorial Plaza for Ragamuffin
Parade
Res. No. 2008-198-Authorizing Mayor to Sign Emergency Water Agreement
with the Village of Briarcliff
Res. No. 2008-199-Changing Date for Continued Public Hearing on
Amendments to Zoning Code
Res. No. 2008-200-Authorizing Mayor to Sign Service Agreement with PCTV
Res. No. 2008-201-Authorizing Treasurer to Issue a Bond Authorization Note
for Village Hall HVAC Project
Res. No. 2008-202-Awarding Bid to Carey & Walsh for HVAC Project

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 9/08/08

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 9/08/08
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2008
8:00PM

Scheduled Meetings: All meetings are held at Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, New York

Monday, September 15, 2008 Work Session 7:00pm

Monday, September 22, 2008 Regular Meeting 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm

Public Hearings
Local Law Adding a new Chapter entitled “Exemption for Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes”

Local Law Amending Chapter 185 Zoning, Section 185-3 Definitions and Word Use and Section 185-19 Central Business A-1 District

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2008-189-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2008-190-Approval of Minutes/August 28, 2008
Res. No. 2008-191-Accepting Donations for Senior Programs
Res. No. 2008-192-Approval of Block Party Requests
Res. No. 2008-193-Local Law Adding a new Chapter entitled Exemption for Persons with Disabilities and Limited Incomes”

Friday, May 16, 2008

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 05/19/08

Hello Everyone,

Do not forget to check comments to see any feedback from the meeting or other comments.

-Ben

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, MAY 19, 2008
8:00PM

Scheduled Meetings: All meetings are held at Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, New York

Monday, June 2, 2008 Work Session at 7:00pm

Monday, June 9, 2008 Regular Meeting 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2008-116-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2008-117-Authorization to Sign Agreement with PROACCT/Outstanding Tickets
Res. No. 2008-118-Award of Bid/Vintage Lighting Fixtures
Res. No. 2008-119-Authorization to Apply For Community Development Block Grant Applications
Res. No. 2008-120-Appointment as Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate
Res. No. 2008-121-Authorization to Hold Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sales Days
Res. No. 2008-122-Appointment of Food Service Helper
Res. No. 2008-123-Approval of Budget Amendment
Res. No. 2008-124-Approval of Block Party Request

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 05/12/08

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, May 12, 2008
8:00pm

Scheduled Meetings: All meetings are held at Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, New York

Due to the Memorial Day Holiday On May 28th, the Board of Trustees will be holding their Regular Meeting on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm

Oral Communication:
Dvirka & Bartilucci/Storm-Water Management Annual Report

Public Hearing:
Community Development Block Grant Program Applications

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2008-105-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2008-106-Approval of Minutes/April 28, 2008
Res. No. 2008-107-Accepting Donation/Tree Plantings
Res. No. 2008-108-Authorization to Sign Agreement with Westchester County Department of Emergency Services/Personal Protective Equip
Res. No. 2008-109-Establishment of a School Zone on Ashland Avenue and Nannahagan Road
Res. No. 2008-110-Authorization to Write-Off Escrow and Water Accounts
Res. No. 2008-111-Approval of Budget Amendments
Res. No. 2008-112-Authorization to Close Wheeler Avenue South of Bedford Rd/Dedication of Clinton Street Garden
Res. No. 2008-113-Approval to Use Outdoor Barbeque Grill/Holy Innocents

Friday, April 25, 2008

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 04/28/08

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES

VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2008
8:00PM

Scheduled Meetings: All meetings are held at Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, New York

Monday, May 5, 2008 Work Session at 7:00pm

Monday, May 12, 2008 Regular Meeting at 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2008-89-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2008-90-Approval of Minutes, April 7th, April 9th, April 14th
Res. No. 2008-91-Authorizing the Settlement Between Croton Point Landfill Joint Defense Group and the Village of Pleasantville
Res. No. 2008-92-Approval to Amend the Master Fee Schedule/Escrow Deposit Fees
Res. No. 2008-93-Approval to Use Roselle Park Re: Lions Club
Res. No. 2008-94-Authorization to Sign Agreement with Pierce Promotions
Re: Pleasantville Day Activities
Res. No. 2008-95-Approval of Escrow Payment Agreement/Duwe Subdivision
Res. No. 2008-96_Adoption of 2008/2009 Village Budget
Res. No. 2008-97-Adoption of 2008/2009 Water Rates
Res. No. 2008-98-Adoption of 2008/2009 Refuse Collection Rates
Res. No. 2008-99-Adoption of 2008/2009 Pool Rates
Res. No. 2008-100-Approval of Budget Amendments
Res. No. 2008-101-Authorization to Refer Moratorium Waiver Requests to Planning Board

Monday, March 10, 2008

Village Board Regular Board Meeting Agenda 03/10/08

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2008
8:30PM

Scheduled Meetings: All meetings are held at Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, New York

Monday, March 17, 2008 Work Session at 7:00pm

Monday, March 24, 2008 Regular Meeting 8:30pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2008-42-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2008-43-Approval of Minutes-February 25, 2008
Res. No. 2008-44-Accepting Various Donations
Res. No. 2008-45-Authorization to Use Memorial Plaza/House & Garden Tour
Res. No. 2008-46-Creating a Trust & Agency Account/Donations for Senior Programs
Res. No. 2008-47-Authorization to Bid for Ornamental Roadway Street Lights
Res. No. 2008-48-Determination of No Environmental Impacts with Respect to Ornamental Roadway Street Lights
Res. No. 2008-49-Extending Probationary Period/Department of Public Works Employee

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Village Board Agenda 02/25/08


REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2008
8:30PM

Announcements

JOINT MEETING WITH PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2008, 8:00PM, CLINTON STREET CENTER

Scheduled Meetings: All meetings are held at Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, New York

Monday, March 3, 2008 Work Session at 7:00pm

Monday, March 10, 2008 Regular Meeting 8:30pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm

Public Hearings:
Continuation of a Public Hearing Regarding a Local Law Regulating For An Interim Period Certain Approvals in the Central Business A-1 and A-2 Zoning District of the Village of Pleasantville Pending Review and Completion of Amendments to the Village’s Zoning Law by the Board of Trustees

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2008-36-Local Law Regulating For An Interim Period Certain Approvals in the Central Business A-1 and A-2 Zoning District of the Village of Pleasantville Pending Review and Completion of Amendments to the Village’s Zoning Law by the Board of Trustees
Res. No. 2008-37-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2008-38-Approval of Minutes/February 11, 2008
Res. No. 2008-39-Approval of Budget Amendments
Res. No. 2008-40-Approval of Fire Department Parade
Res. No. 2008-41-Approval of Proposal for Preparation of Plans for Lake Street Swimming Pool

Monday, February 11, 2008

Board of Trustees Meeting - Mon Feb 11 at 8pm

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2008
8:30PM


Announcements

GRIEVANCE NIGHT, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH, 6:00PM TO 9:00PM AT THE CLINTON STREET SENIOR CENTER, 1A, CLINTON STREET, PLEASANTVILLE, NEW YORK

Scheduled Meetings: All meetings are held at Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Avenue, 2nd Floor, Pleasantville, New York

Monday, February 25, 2008 Regular Meeting 8:30pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm

Public Hearings
Continuation of a Public Hearing Regarding a Local Law Regulating For An Interim Period Certain Approvals in the Central Business A-1 and A-2 Zoning District of the Village of Pleasantville Pending Review and Completion of Amendments to the Village’s Zoning Law by the Board of Trustees

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2008-27-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2008-28-Approval of Minutes/January 28, 2008
Res. No. 2008-29-Approval of Pleasantville Day & Temporary Parking Restrictions
Res. No. 2008-30-Approval of Proposal for Repairs to Boiler Room Staircase
Res. No. 2008-31-Approval of Proposal for Engineering Services for Pedestrian Crossing at the Saw Mill River Parkway and Grant Street
Res. No. 2008-32-Approval of Proposal for Storm Water Management Requirements and Permit Compliance Activities
Res. No. 2008-33-Award of Tree Bid
Res. No. 2008-34-Authorizing Village Administrator to Accept RFP’s for
359 Bedford Road
Res. No. 2008-35-Approval of Budget Amendments
Res. No. 2008-36-Authorization to Undertake Work on State Highways

The Dunkin Donuts Corner (SPECIAL FEATURE) - Updated Last 2008.10.07

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Tue 10/7 Update
Last week, Dunkin Donuts decided to hang up a traditional Dunkin Donuts sign violating the Signage Ordinance and the Architecture Review Board's agreement with the Donuts Donuts franchise owner, TBG. Numerous complaints were lodged with Village Hall and they demanded TBG immediately remove the illegal sign which they promptly did. TBG complained that the wood curved sign was taking too long, hence they broke the rules to advertise Dunkin Donuts.

Wed 9/10 Update

On Monday, 9/8 the Pleasantville Board of Trustees announced the following proposed amendments to the introductory local law 2008-181 which to summarize the major points improves upon the definition of what a restaurant is, prohibits drive-throughs for non-bank establishments, adds a new formula fast food establishment definition and restricts their establishment, and clarifies and restricts 1st floor permitted uses for professional services (e.g. legal services, architectural, brokerage firms, accounting, etc) in the central business districts. Public comment is open now. You can read the original document on the Village's website. Next public comment meeting is on the agenda for the Mon, October 27th meeting. Please provide feedback to the trustees and village administrator before then as well.

- Ben Serebin, Pleasantville Resident
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Hello Everyone,

The vast majority of the people I speak with are upset to hear about the planned Dunkin Donuts across from the Jacob Burns (2nd Dunkin Donuts in Pleasantville), so I realized it would be good if I had a special section dedicated to it. I'll update this area with Dunkin Donuts related issues which includes the business moratorium and ordinance changes.

This issue was caused by a ruling by the Pleasantville Building Inspector (Mike Testa) on 11/28/07 due to the lack of definition of the current zoning for a bakery (section 185:11, no definition of bakery), simplistic definition of a fast food restaurant (more than 8 seats with ready to consume food), "one hundred feet of the intersection" of any business street as per section 185-22 section 12 (a) [4], and "lack of applying the interpretation or conflict of the zoning and ordinances, the more restrictive language should apply" (section 185-59 section B). His consultation of a dictionary for defining what a bakery is should have been targeted to the board of trustees for clarification especially since most people would probably classify Dunkin Donuts as fast food (since the company labels it as such and so does the franchise owner). In essence, the application was a technique of a wolf in sheep's clothes. Challenges via a Zoning Board Appeal in section 185-55 or an article 78 to applications are required within 30 days, which was not available to me since I became aware of this after that period.

There is a solution that we can promote to prevent uncontrolled increases of fast food businesses and franchises in Pleasantville, and it's called Business Formula Ordinances (BFOs). To summarize the explanation of this, it means that each business would need to be to a certain degree unique and could not be cookie cutter like, e.g. same trademark, signage, tables, lighting, menus, uniforms, etc. The BFOs can be as restrictive (e.g. no businesses sharing trademarks, menus, signage, etc) or accommodating as desired (e.g. capping the # in an area or entire business district, such as up to 5 business allowed in the village sharing trademarks, menus, signage, etc). Traffic safety should also play a role in approving businesses in Pleasantville.

Read the following PDFs or websites just by clicking the links:
Original Building Permit Application filed by T.B.G. Food Acquisition Corp (aka Dunkin Donuts owner Manhattan based private equity firm The Beekman Group L.L.C.) on November 25, 2007. There are mistakes on the application and the identity of the signature of the owner is unknown even to Mike Testa (building inspector).

Background on The Beekman Group Private Equity Firm and TBG as per Westchester County Business Journal interview with John Troiano and Peter Marrinan. Peter has attended at least one Pleasantville meeting. Or read it on the Westchester County Business Journal website.

The Examiner Article of March 10, 2008 announcing the Pleasantville Downtown Business Moratorium and "know your Neighbor" highlight of Ben Serebin.

The New York Times Article on May 25, 2008 "Punching a Hole in Paradise" about the planned Dunkin Donuts and use of Formula Businesses. Interview with Mayor Bernard Gordon and Pleasantville Resident Ben Serebin. Or read it on the NY Times website.

Pleasantville Zoning Map of Business Districts (A1 & A2) Affected by Business Moratorium.

[Provided to Pleasantville Board of Trustees during May 19, 2008 meeting & Westchester County Legislator John Nonna who was present]
List of some Municipalities that have Implemented Formula Business Ordinances (e.g. Port Jefferson NY, Fairfield CT, Bristol RI, Chesapeake City MD, Nantucket MA, Portland ME, Ogunquit ME, Coronado CA, Pacific Grove CA, San Francisco CA, Sanibel FL, Sauslito CA, & York ME to name a few.

Formula Business Ordinance upheld by California Court of Appeals

[Provided to Pleasantville Board of Trustees during May 19, 2008 meeting & Westchester County Legislator John Nonna who was present]
Port Jefferson, NY (on Long Island) Business Formula Ordinance (BFO) Code (I've provided the exact sections that discuss the BFO.)

City of Portland, ME's BFO Code. This is a good example like the Port Jefferson, NY code.

Pleasantville, NY Local Law code for Signage as of Jan 2008

Dunkin Donuts Website Press Release announcing that Dunkin Donuts received the award of "Best Fast-Food Coffee"
- maybe they are a fast food franchise company?

-Ben Serebin, Pleasantville Resident
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