Pleasantville NY Town Scoop: Village Board Meeting

Frequently Asked Questions by Residents

Last Updated 2009.07.27

Upcoming/Recent Events
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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Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 12/14/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 , 2009
8:00PM

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

Work Session, Monday, December 21, 2009 at 7:00pm

Regular Meeting Monday, December 28, 2009, 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm

Oral Communication:
Speaker: Judith McCarthy-Intergovernmental Affairs of the Lower Hudson Region, Office of the Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo.

Pubic Hearing
Continuation of a Public Hearing regarding a Local Law Amending Chapter 173, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 173-63, Schedule XV: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours/Weskora Avenue

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-228-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-229-Approval of Minutes-11/23/09
Res. No. 2009-230-Approval of Small Claims Assessment Refunds
Res. No. 2009-231-Approval of a Local Law Amending Chapter 173, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 173-63, Schedule XV: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours/Weskora Avenue
Res. No. 2009-232-Engaging Engineer Services Re: Replacement of Stone Masonry Wall-Bedford Road
Res. No. 2009-233-Approval of Management Confidential Salaries
Res. No. 2009-234-Authorization to Sign Employment Agreement/Administrator
Res. No. 2009-235-Accepting Donations for Senior Programs
Res. No. 2009-236-Approval of Budget Amendments

Village Board Amended Regular Meeting Agenda 11/23/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

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

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

Work Session, Monday, November 30, 2009 at 7:00pm
Regular Meeting, Monday, December 14, 2009, 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm.

Oral Communication:
Annual Youth Recognition
Stephen Johnson, Superintendent of Public Works-DPW Updates
Chief Anthony Chiarlitti-Police Department presentation

PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Local Law Amending Chapter 21, Changing the Residency Requirements of Certain Court Employees

Local Law Amending Chapter 173, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 173-63, Schedule XV: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours/Weskora Avenue

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-219-Approval of a Local Law Amending Chapter 21, Changing
the Residency Requirements of Certain Court Employees
Res. No. 2009-220-Approval of a Local Law Amending Chapter 173, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 173-63, Schedule XV: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours/Weskora Avenue
Res. No. 2009-221-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-222-Approval of Minutes-November 9th
Res. No. 2009-223-Approval of Budget Amendments
Res. No. 2009-224-Approval of Police Management Salaries
Res. No. 2009-225-Approval of Inter-Municipal Agreement with Westchester County Re: Solid Waste and Recyclable Disposal
Res. No. 2009-226-Appointment to Ethics Board/Erik Kristensen
Res. No. 2009-227-Approval to use Manville Road Parking Lot by the Jacob Burns Film Center

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 11/23/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

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

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

Work Session, Monday, November 30, 2009 at 7:00pm
Regular Meeting, Monday, December 14, 2009, 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm.

Oral Communication:
Annual Youth Recognition
Stephen Johnson, Superintendent of Public Works-DPW Updates

PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Local Law Amending Chapter 21, Changing the Residency Requirements of Certain Court Employees

Local Law Amending Chapter 173, Vehicles and Traffic, Section 173-63, Schedule XV: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours/Weskora Avenue

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-219-Approval of a Local Law Amending Chapter 21, Changing
the Residency Requirements of Certain Court Employees
Res. No. 2009-220-Approval of a Local Law Amending Chapter 173, Vehicles
and Traffic, Section 173-63, Schedule XV: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours/Weskora Avenue
Res. No. 2009-221-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-222-Approval of Minutes-November 9th
Res. No. 2009-223-Approval of Budget Amendments
Res. No. 2009-224-Approval of Police Management Salaries
Res. No. 2009-225-Approval of Inter-Municipal Agreement with Westchester
County Re: Solid Waste and Recyclable Disposal
Res. No. 2009-226-Appointment to Ethics Board/Erik Kristensen
Res. No. 2009-227-Approval to use Manville Road Parking Lot by the Jacob
Burns Film Center

Monday, December 21, 2009

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 10/19/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2009
9:00PM

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

Work Session, Monday, October 26, 2009
Work Session, Monday, November 2, 2009
Regular Meeting, Monday, November 9, 2009 with a Work Session at 7:00ppm

Oral Communication:
Workforce Housing Presentation by Richard Lampert and Pleasantville Housing Development Fund Company

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-194-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-195-Approval of Minutes-10/5/09
Res. No. 2009-196-Approval of Budget Amendments
Res. No. 2009-197-Accepting Donations for Senior Citizen Programs & Services
Res. No. 2009-198-Authorization to Sign Snow & Ice Agreement with NYS DOT
Res. No. 2009-199-Certiorari Settlement-BEJ, LLC
Res. No. 2009-200-Authorization to Sign Maintenance Agreement for GIS Program

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 10/05/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2009
8:00PM

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

Work Session, Monday, October 12, 2009 at 7:00pm

Joint Meeting with School Board and Village Board, Monday, October 19, 2009 at 7:30pm

Regular Meeting, Monday, October 19, 2009, 9:00pm with a Work Session following the Regular Meeting

Oral Communication:
Presentation by Matt Glasser-Con-Edison Tree Trimming Program

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-189-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-190-Approval of Minutes-9/14/09 and 9/21/09
Res. No. 2009-191-Approval of Change-Order for Bedford & Pleasantville Roads-Streetscape Improvement Project
Res. No. 2009-122-Approval of Proposal for Soil Borings & Probe Testing for Bedford Road Water Main Replacement & Drainage Improvement Project
Res. No. 2009-123-Accepting Donation to Beautification Committee
Res. No. 2009-124-Correction to Tax Roll to Add Veteran’s Exemption
Res. No. 2009-125-Authorization to Enter into IMA for GIS Services

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 9/21/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
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 5, 2009 at 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm

Mayor’s Report

Oral Communication:
Linda Bellofatto, Superintendent of Public Works, Overview of Recreation Programs

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-184-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-185-Approval of Block Party Request
Res. No. 2009-186-Approval of Ragamuffin Parade
Res. No. 2009-187-Approval of Lighting Maintenance Agreement for Parkway Field
Res. No. 2009-188-Budget Amendment

Monday, September 14, 2009

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 09/14/09

[As received by Village announcement. I'll attend this meeting and post my follow-up in the comments field. -Ben]

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
8:00PM

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

Regular Meeting Monday, September 21, 2009 at 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm

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

Oral Communication:
Presentation by Steve Apkon and Dominick Balletta, Jacob Burns Film Center

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-174-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-175-Approval of Minutes, August 24,2009 & July 4, 2009
Res. No. 2009-176-Approval of Block Party/Sunnyside Avenue
Res. No. 2009-177-Accepting Donation to Police Department
Res. No. 2009-178-Authorization to Surplus Village Equipment
Res. No. 2009-179-Approval of Proposal for Soil Borings and Probe Testing
Res. No. 2009-180-Authorization to Publish a Legal Notice Re: Hearing with Respect to a Summons Issued Pursuant to Chapter 176, Junked Vehicles
Res. No. 2009-181-Approval of Block Party/Grove Street

Village Board Amended Special Meeting Agenda 09/04/09

[As received on by Village announcement. -Ben]

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

TIME CHANGE

2:00PM

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-172-Appointment to Planning Commission/Joseph Potenza
Res. No. 2009-173-Appointment to Planning Commission/Paul Sohigian

Sunday, August 23, 2009

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 08/24/09

[As received by Village announcements. -Ben]

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2009
8:00PM

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

Regular Meeting Monday, September 14, 2009 at 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm

Regular Meeting Monday, September 21, 2009 at 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm

Public Hearing:
Continuation of a Public Hearing regarding a Local Law Amending Chapter 173 Vehicles & Traffic, Section 173-63, Schedule XV: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours/Weskora Avenue as follows:

Name of Street Side Hours/Days Location
Weskora Ave East 10am-11am from Pleasantville Road to Spring Street

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-162-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-163-Approval of Minutes
Res. No. 2009-164-Appointment of Peace Officer For Justice Court
Res. No. 2009-165-Extending Deadline for Recreation Center Request For Proposals
Res. No. 2009-166-Acknowledging Receipt of Justice Court Audit
Res. No. 2009-167-Authorization to sign Agreement for Lighting System Maintenance at
Parkway Field
Res. No. 2009-168-Authorizing Power of Attorney in Defense of a NYS Department of
Taxation and Finance Issue
Res. No. 2009-169-Approving a Proposal For a Topographic Survey on Church Street

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 08/10/09

[As received by Village announcements. -Ben]

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2009
8:00PM

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

Next Regular Meeting Monday, August 24, 2009 at 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm

Mayor’s Updates:
Draft Church Street Traffic Report
Virtual Town Hall Website Improvements
Verizon FIOS Update

Public Hearing
Continuation of a Public Hearing regarding a Local Law Amending Chapter 173 Vehicles & Traffic, Section 173-63, Schedule XV: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours/Weskora Avenue as follows:

Name of Street Side Hours/Days Location
Weskora Ave. East 10am to 11am From Pleasantville Road to Spring Street

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-154 Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-155-Approval of Minutes/July 20, 2009
Res. No. 2009-156-Authorization to Sign Proposal for Weather-Proofing Recreation
Center/Hillman & Miley
Res. No. 2009-157-Authorization to sign Proposal for Assessor Software Upgrades
Res. No. 2000-158-Authorization to sign License Agreement with Lucy’s Martini Lounge for
Property Encroachment
Res. No. 2009-159-Authorization to sign Agreement with Westchester County Re: Roselle Park Neighborhood Improvement Project CBDG Grant
Res. No. 2009-160-Approval of Block Party Request
Res. No. 2009-161-Appointment of Peace Officer for Justice Court

Monday, July 27, 2009

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 7/20/09

[As received by Village announcement. Made minor spelling corrections and formatting modifications. -Ben]

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009
8:00PM

Announcements: - Call In 769-1677; PCTV76.ORG Live Steam

Con-Tech to mobilize week of August 3rd to begin signalization project at intersection of Bedford Rd. and Pleasantville Rd.

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

Next Regular Meeting Monday, August 10, 2009 at 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm

Public Hearing: Local Law Amending Chapter 173 Vehicles & Traffic, Section 173-63, Schedule XV: Parking Prohibited certain hours/days Weskora Avenue

Mayor’s Updates:

Verizon FIOS Update
RFP – Rec. Center – 359 Bedford Road
Music Festival Update
Update on Work Session Discussions

Oral Communication:

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-145-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-146- Approval of Minutes/July 6, 2009
Res. No. 2009-147- FP Clark Planning Consultant Retainer FY2009-10
Res. No. 2009-148- Local Law Amending Chapter 173 Vehicles & Traffic, Section 173-63, Schedule XV: Parking Prohibited Certain Hours/Days Weskora Avenue
Res. No. 2009-149-Authorizing Submission of JCAP Grant for Court Office
Res. No. 2009-150-Authorizing Submission of Farmers’ Market Grant/Matching Funds Required
Res. No.2009-151- Authorizing address Street Romer Avenue Block Party August 8th 2pm-11pm and Rain Date August 9th
Res. No. 2009-152- Authorizing use of General Fund Balance for Water Fund capital costs in advance of borrowing and establishing an inter-fund interest rate
Res. No. 2009-153- Authorizing the Administrator to engage services of IQ Landscape Architects to develop CBD Design Guidelines

Monday, June 22, 2009

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 06/22/09

[As received by Village announcement. I did attend this meeting, so there will be an update in the comments field. -Ben]

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2009
8:00PM

Announcements: - Call In 769-1677

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

Work Session, Monday, June 29, 2009 at 7:00pm

Work Session, Monday, July 6, 2009 at 7:000pm

Pleasantville Music Festival, Saturday, July 11, 2009, 11:00am to 8:00pm
www.pleasantvillemusicfestival.com

Regular Meeting Monday, July 13, 2009 at 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm

Oral Communication:
Suggestions on Improving Recycling Center presented by Dan Turner, Kim Turner, Justine Collins

Verizon Franchise Update

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-124-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-125-Approval of Minutes/June 8, 2009
Res. No. 2009-126-Authorization to Hold Sidewalk Sales Day-7/11/09
Res. No. 2009-127-Authorization to Close Sanitary Sewer Capital Account
Res. No. 2009-128-Authorization to Increase Sidewalk Capital Project Account
Res. No. 2009-129-Approval of Out of State Conference Request from Treasurer & Deputy Treasurer
Res. No. 2009-130-Accepting Donation for Senior Programs
Res. No. 2009-131-Approval of Budget Amendments
Res. No. 2009-132-Authorization to Advertise RFP for Sale of Former Recreation Center
Res. No. 2009-133-Authorization to Award Bid for Eastview Drainage Project
Res. No. 2009-134-Approval of Survey Services/Hays Hill Road & Greenmeadow Lane
Res. No. 2009-135-Authorization to Renew Village’s Insurance Policies
Res. No. 2009-136-Approval of Part-Time Court Officer

Village Board Work Session Agenda 06/22/09

[As received by Village announcement. I did attend this meeting, so there will be an update in the comments field. -Ben]

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WORK SESSION
AGENDA
80 WHEELER AVENUE
PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y.
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2009
80 WHEELER AVENUE
PLEASANTVILLE, NY 10570

7:00pm Miscellaneous Administrative Items
Professional Consulting, Inc. - Hays Hill/Greenmeadow
Capital Program

Lucy’s Lounge License Agreement Request

Kass Realty License Agreement Request/Ed Elliott

8:00pm BOARD MEETING

8:30pm Work Session Continued
Conservation Advisory Council/Nannahagen Park
& Sanctuary Discussion & Misc. Updates

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 06/08/09

[As received by Village announcement. I did not attend this meeting, so there will be no updates in the comments field. This meeting was posted at PCTV's website. -Ben]

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

Call in # 769-1677

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

Work Session, Monday, June 15, 2009 at 7:00pm

Regular Meeting Monday, June 22, 2009 at 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm

Written Communication:

Oral Communication:
Building Department Updates/Michael Testa, Building Inspector

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-112-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-113-Approval of Minutes/May 18th & May 29th
Res. No. 2009-114-Accepting Donations to Beautification Committee Fund
Res. No. 2009-115-Approval of Amendment to 08/09 Snow & Ice Agreement with NYS Dept. of Transportation
Res. No. 2009-116-Approval of Worker’s Compensation Insurance/PERMA
Res. No. 2009-117-Approval of Agreement with NYCONN/Fire Alarm System at 359 Bedford Road (Recreation Center)
Res. No. 2009-118-SEQRA Determination for Installation of a Traffic Signal and Related Streetscape Improvements at the Intersections of Bedford and Pleasantville Road, and Marble Avenue & Wheeler Avenue Intersections on Bedford Road.
Res. No. 2009-119-Award of Bid/Streetscape Improvements
Res. No. 2009-120-Approval of Internship/Police Department
Res. No. 2009-121-Approval of Budget Amendments
Res. No. 2009-121-Authorizing the Appropriation from the General Fund of $150,000 from Fund Balance to a Capital Reserve for Economic Development Purposes

Monday, June 1, 2009

Village Board Meeting Agenda 05/29/09

[As received by Village announcement. Made spelling correction on posting. -Ben]

MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, MAY 29 2009

9:00AM

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-108-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-109-Approval to Use Outdoor Barbecue Grill/Holy Innocents
Res. No. 2009-110-Authorization to Wire Transfer Funds for Pleasantville Music Festival
Res. No. 2009-107-Approval of Temporary Parking Restrictions/Farmers Market

Monday, May 18, 2009

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 5/18/09

[As received by Village announcement. Will post comments from attending on the comments field. -Ben]

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2009
8:00pm

Announcements: - Call In 769-1677

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

Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May 25th, 10:00am & Ceremony at Memorial Plaza

Pleasantville Volunteer Fireman’s Parade, Friday, May 29th beginning at 7:00pm

Farmer’s Market Opening Day, Saturday, May 30th, 7:00am to 2:00pm, Memorial Plaza

Regular Meeting, Friday, May 29, 2009 at 9:00am for the Purpose of Paying Fiscal 2008-09 Bills

Work Session, Monday, June 1, 2009 at 7:00pm

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

Written Communication:

Oral Communication:

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.

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-99-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-100-Approval of Minutes/May 11, 2009
Res. No. 2009-101-Appointing Legal Counsel
Res. No. 2009-102-Approval of Easement Agreement with Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Res. No. 2009-103-Authorizing Town of New Castle to Submit Grant Application for Ozone Generators at the Millwood Water Plant
Res. No. 2009-104-Appointments to PCTV Board
Res. No. 2009-105-Approval of DataServe Agreement for Printer Service
Res. No. 2009-106-Approval of Budget Amendments

Monday, May 11, 2009

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 5/11/09

[As received by Village announcement. -Ben]

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2009
8:00PM

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

Pleasantville Day, Saturday, May 16th, from 10:00am to 4:00pm

Regular Meeting Monday, May 18, 2009 at 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm

Written Communication:

Oral Communication:

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-86-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-87-Approval of Minutes/April 27, 2009
Res. No. 2009-88-Approval to Close Holy Innocents Parking Lot for a Youth Service Event
Res. No. 2009-89-Authorization to Retain Adler Consulting for Traffic Engineering Services for Church Street
Res. No. 2009-90-Authorization to Retain the Services of Virtual Town Hall for Web-Site Design Changes
Res. No. 2009-91-Authorization to Retain the Services of the RBA Group for a Memorial Plaza Intermodal Access Project Design Report
Res. No. 2009-92-Levy & Extension of Property Taxes 2009-2010 and Authorization to Sign Tax Warrant
Res. No. 2009-93-Approval of Budget Amendments
Res. No. 2009-94-Approval of Outdoor Alcoholic Beverage Permit/Captain Lawrence Brewing

Monday, April 27, 2009

Village Board Regular Board Meeting Agenda 04/27/09

[As received from Village announcement. See the comments field for my feedback from attending. -B en]

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2009
8:00PM

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

Work Session, Monday, May 4, 2009 at 7:00pm

Regular Meeting Monday, May 11, 2009 at 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm

Oral Communication

Written Communication

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.

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-67-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-68-Approval of Minutes/April 6th and April 13th, 2009
Res. No. 2009-69-Approval to Use Roselle Park/Lions Club Horseshoe Tournament
Res. No. 2009-70-Approval of Service Agreement for Printers and PC’s
Res. No. 2009-71-Approval to Close Memorial Plaza for Memorial Day Celebrations
Res. No. 2009-72-Award of Bid for Janitorial Services
Res. No. 2009-73-Appointment to Planning Commission/Daniel Sweeney
Res. No. 2009-74-Appointment to Conservation Advisory Council-Jennifer Frawley
Res. No. 2009-75-Authorization to Sign Agreement with Peak 107.1 Music Festival
Res. No. 2009-76-Stipulation of Settlement-Planning Commission Escrow Fees & General Release of Claims
Res. No. 2009-77-Closing Various Aged Escrow Accounts
Res. No. 2009-78-Transferring Balance of Unallocated Escrow Funds to General
Fund Refund of Prior Years
Res. No. 2009-79-Closing Capital Project and Transferring Balance to Debt Service
Res. No. 2009-80-Establishing a Capital Reserve for Economic Development Purposes
Res. No. 2009-81-Adoption of 2009/10 Village Budget
Res. No. 2009-82-Approval of 2009/10 Water Rates
Res. No. 2009-83-Approval of 2009/10 Refuse Collection Rates
Res. No. 2009-84-Approval of 2009/10 Pool Rates
Res. No. 2009-85-Approval of Budget Amendments

Monday, April 13, 2009

Village Board Regular Meeting Agenda 4/13/09

[As received via Village email announcement. I'll be attending this meeting, and will post comments later tonight. -Ben]

REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OF PLEASANTVILLE
VILLAGE HALL
80 WHEELER AVENUE - 2ND FLOOR
MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2009
8:00PM

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

Work Session, Monday, April 20, 2009 at 7:00pm

Regular Meeting Monday, April 27, 2009 at 8:00pm with a Work Session at 7:00pm

Oral Communication:
Census Bureau Community Update

Public Hearing
Fiscal Year 2009-10 Budget Presentation

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-52-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-53-Approval of Minutes/March 23, 2009
Res. No. 2009-54-Authorization to Close Wheeler Avenue from Bedford Road to Clinton Street/Senior Citizen Intergenerational Program
Res. No. 2009-55-Approval of SPCA Contract
Res. No. 2009-56-Approval of Cabaret License/ROCKNROE’S Pop Shop
Res. No. 2009-57-Approval of Budget Amendments
Res. No. 2009-58-Authorization to Sign Agreement with Westchester County/Transfer of Organic Waste

Monday, March 23, 2009

Village Board Regular Board Meeting Agenda 3/23/09

[As received by Village email announcement. As always, I comment on the meetings I attend. I attended this meeting, so look at the comments for my meeting feedback. -Ben]

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

Announcements:
Change in Village Court hours from 7:00pm to 6:00pm beginning May 5, 2009

Congratulations to Yvonne Van Cort and Roy Solomon on being named “2008 Business Persons of the Year” by the Business Community

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

Work Session, Monday, March 30, 2009 at 7:00pm

ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Monday, April 6, 2009 at 7:30pm

Regular Meeting, Monday, April 13, 2009 at 8:00pm

Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Village Budget, April 13, 2009 at 8:00pm

Resolutions:
Res. No. 2009-29-Approval of Pre-Check Register
Res. No. 2009-30-Approval of Minutes/March 9, 2009
Res. No. 2009-31-Authorization to sign Service Agreement with O’Connor Davies Munns & Dubbins for Annual Auditing Services
Res. No. 2009-32-Authorization to Respond to Westchester Municipal Officials Association Survey Re: Potential Interest in a County-Wide Revaluation
Res. No. 2009-33-Authorization to Sign Prisoner Transportation Agreement
Res. No. 2009-34-Approval to Increase Local Retirement Payment for Edith Fuhn
Res. No. 2009-35-Approval of Unpaid Internship/Senior Citizen Programs & Services
Res. No. 2009-36-Designating Village Board as Lead Agency for Intermodel Project and Authorizing Preparation of Environmental Assessment Form
Res. No. 2009-37-Authorization to Set Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2009-10 Tentative Village Budget
Res. No. 2009-38-Approval of Budget Amendments

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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