Village of Scarsdale

The agenda includes discussions on appropriating funding for American Rescue Plan funded projects, authorizing the sale of surplus property, and accepting a memorial bench in Chase Park. Also on the agenda are resolutions adopting stipulations of agreement with the Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 456, and with CSEA representing the Village Hall Unit. The board will also review written communications and reports.

The agenda includes a review of the 2025 Draft MS4 Annual Stormwater Report and the minutes for the March 11, 2025, Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting. Resolutions are proposed for approval of a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant, hiring Dichter Law LLC for representation in Con Edison's rate case, a professional service agreement with Backyard Sports for a day camp sports program, and setting a public hearing on the tentative budget. The board will also discuss written communications and future meeting schedules.

The meeting included departmental budget overviews for the Scarsdale Public Library and the Department of Public Works (DPW). The library's budget presentation highlighted increased programs and services, technology and Maker Space enhancements, high teen usage, increased room rentals, partnerships, foot traffic, and a landscape project. Key statistical data regarding visits, cardholders, circulation, and wifi usage were presented. The DPW's budget presentation included recent accomplishments such as new hires, liquidation of old equipment, and new projects like bathroom renovations at Village Hall and the addition of electric vehicles to the fleet. Challenges included sanitation/recycling changes, continuity of operations planning, and vehicle and equipment procurement. Key budget changes included increases in organic and solid waste disposal costs, equipment replacement, and water department capital, as well as decreases in central garage diesel fuel and equipment costs.

The Village Board of Trustees held a work session to discuss the FY 2025-2026 Third Pass Budget. The discussion included changes from the second to the third pass, a summary of revenue and expenses, revenue summaries, line-item revenue details, expense summaries, fund balance, and expense details for various departments such as General Government, Public Works, Public Safety, and Parks, Recreation and Conservation. Capital requests by department and funding source, a tax rate overview, and a budget summary were also part of the discussion.

The Village Board of Trustees convened for a meeting where several key issues were addressed. These included discussions and resolutions regarding IT infrastructure upgrades, agreements with the CSEA for adding a Senior Office Assistant position and amending benefit provisions, and appointments to the Arts Advisory Council and the Advisory Council on Parks and Recreation. Additionally, the board addressed a youth services agreement with the Scarsdale Union Free School District and Scarsdale-Edgemont Family Counseling Service, authorized the purchase of a 2026 Freightliner, and adopted a decision in a disciplinary matter. The board also discussed and addressed concerns related to public safety technology, including community input and clarifications on the use of cameras, data ownership, and the absence of facial recognition technology. Furthermore, there were presentations on Destination Scarsdale events, the annual Fireworks Spectacular, and the Scarsdale Under the Stars concert series.