William Batista

The Town Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Town Clerk to refer a Storm Water and Wetlands Permit Application to the appropriate departments and agencies. The application submitted by Deligne Ramirez concerns the construction of a new home addition and a new asphalt driveway at 2131 Mohansic Avenue.

The board meeting included a discussion regarding Mental Health Awareness Month in coordination with NAMI Westchester, an update on the American Rescue Plan community survey and infrastructure projects such as water main relining and water meter upgrades, and a proposal from the local fire district regarding the future use of the Sultana pool site. The board also addressed the Westchester Power Program outreach, reviewed a cell tower proposal, and authorized various resolutions, including highway improvements, budget transfers for library design services, contracts for nutrition and senior transportation services, and a request for state traffic investigations. Additionally, the board received updates on the East of Hudson phosphorus reduction project and the Town Hall entrance renovation.

The Town Board discussed several key infrastructure and administrative projects. Topics included potential spending authorization for highway garage additions, plans for the renovation of Shrub Oak Park and Junior Lake Park including a proposed pool bond, and the approval of a change order for the Town Hall window project. Additionally, the Board reviewed proposed zoning code amendments, specifically regarding ambulettes and single-separation ownership, and discussed the agenda for an upcoming meeting before entering an executive session.

The board meeting covered several administrative and community topics, including emergency management discussions following local storm power outages, various personnel matters such as Family Medical Leave approvals and a new staff appointment in the library department, and a resignation within the Police Department. Significant public hearings were held regarding an excavation permit for a residential property, a request for historic landmark designation for the Old Stone Church, and an application for a subdivision variance and flexibility standards. Additionally, the board approved several bid solicitations and awards, including equipment for parks and recreation, police vehicles, and cleaning services. Other actions included designating the Comptroller to handle tax roll corrections, accepting property for road widening, authorizing various grant contracts, and approving sewer district extensions.

The Board conducted an executive session regarding employment and litigation matters. Key actions included the denial of several permit applications—a lease agreement, a wetlands permit, and a stormwater and tree permit—for a proposed telecommunications facility at 62 Granite Springs Road. The Police Chief introduced new officers and provided updates on community events. Other agenda items included the establishment of a Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, the approval of an inter-municipal agreement for legal monitoring of utility rates, updates on various subdivision and site plan projects, and authorizations for personnel training and equipment purchases. Several tax certiorari settlements were approved, along with lease agreements for parks and recreation programs.