# Pleasantville Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting - March 25, 2026

The Pleasantville Village Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on March 25, 2026 (the agenda indicated March 23, 2026) at Village Hall. The meeting opened with announcements, followed by a detailed tentative budget presentation for FYE2027, and concluded with the unanimous approval of all 14 resolutions. No public comments were received.

### FYE2027 Tentative Budget Presentation

Eric, the Village Treasurer, presented the tentative budget for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2027. Key highlights include:
- Total operating budget increase of $1.1 million (4.3%), driven by debt service, salaries, benefits, and inflation.
- General fund budget of $21.1 million, with a tax levy of $14.4 million. The proposed tax rate of 112.49 cents per $1,000 assessed value represents a 2.73% increase, below the CPI of 3.4%.
- The budget is tax cap compliant without needing to override the cap.
- Assessed valuation grew by $750,000 to $128 million, with growth plateauing.
- Projected general fund balance of $9.5 million (45% of appropriations), with a planned drawdown of $500,000 for capital projects.
- Public safety spending increased $33,000, including $8,000 for two new police cameras and $17,000 for pistol replacements. A drone program was removed from the budget.
- DPW spending up $75,000, including contractual increases, a transmission hoist, and higher electricity costs for street lights. Snow removal budget is level-funded, but the current year is overspent by $180,000–$200,000.
- Parks and recreation spending increased $431,000, primarily for expanded day camp, Panther Club, and pool operations, offset by $350,000 in additional revenue.
- Employee benefits total $6 million (up $104,000), with pension contributions of 18% for general employees and 37% for police. Potential state-level pension tier rollbacks could increase costs significantly.
- Debt service payments are $993,000, including $511,000 for the pool. Future debt for water tanks, DPW wall, and boilers will add payments in FY2028.
- Capital projects funded by fund balance ($500,000) include road resurfacing, basketball court resurfacing ($80,000), street tree master plan, DPW radios, and new vehicles.
- Refuse fund budget is $1.3 million (up $65,000), with a proposed $21 annual increase per single-family unit. Fund balance is $983,000, to be used for future truck replacement.
- Water fund budget is $4.3 million (up $100,000), with a proposed 9.5% rate increase ($85/year average). A $2.25 million federal grant for water infrastructure has been awarded but not yet signed.
- Permit fees will increase by 10%.

The public hearing on the tentative budget is scheduled for April 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM.

### Announcements & Reports

The Mayor made the following announcements:
- Bids for red light cameras at Grant Street and other locations on the Bronx River and Saw Mill River parkways have been released; bids are due April 22.
- Panther Club registration runs April 6–12 via lottery; no advantage to early sign-up.
- The village received a fiscal stress score of zero, the best possible.
- The village will continue participating in the Westchester Municipal Consortium to monitor Con Edison’s rate settlement, hiring attorney Joel Dichter at $1,250 per year.
- A village-wide cleanup is scheduled for April 25.
- The library board approved plans for an accessory space (covered/enclosed) outside the front for children’s programs, funded by a grant that was about to expire.

### Consent Calendar

The board unanimously approved the following resolutions:
1. Resolution 2026-63: Approval of minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting.
2. Resolution 2026-64: Budget amendments for FYE 2026.
3. Resolution 2026-65: Payment of claims totaling $592,339.05 (General $368,766.25, Water $26,391.81, Capital $176,769.73, Refuse $20,411.26).
4. Resolution 2026-66: Parade permit for the Break the Hold Foundation’s "Into the Light" Walk on June 14, 2026 (4:30–6:00 AM) with street closures; police chief may cancel for weather/safety.
5. Resolution 2026-67: Hiring Joel R. Dichter of Dichter Law LLC as special counsel to monitor the Con Edison rate settlement at an annual cost of $1,250 per participating municipality for three years.
6. Resolution 2026-68: Accepting the resignation of Jaydee Mejia, Recreation Assistant, effective March 7, 2026.
7. Resolution 2026-69: Scheduling a public hearing on the FYE2027 village budget for April 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
8. Resolution 2026-70: Authorizing 2026 Pleasantville Music Festival Tent City ticket prices ranging from $95 to $135.
9. Resolution 2026-71: Approving the First Amended Agreement with Michael Newman, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, effective June 1, 2026.
10. Resolution 2026-72: Change order #1 with WBE Fence Co. for $31,880 to replace and install additional fencing at Soldiers and Sailors Park, bringing the total project cost to $91,880.
11. Resolution 2026-73: Pay increase for School Crossing Guards from $22.00 to $22.50 per hour, effective March 21, 2026.
12. Resolution 2026-74: Hiring Tara Reay as part-time Recreation Assistant for Youth Programs at $55 per hour, effective April 6, 2026.
13. Resolution 2026-75: Sponsorship agreement with Consolidated Edison for $2,500 for the 2026 Pleasantville Music Festival.
14. Resolution 2026-76: Sponsorship (barter) agreement with Windrose on Hudson for the 2026 Pleasantville Music Festival.

### Key Outcomes

The board took the following actions:
- Approved the tentative FYE2027 budget presentation and scheduled a public hearing for April 13, 2026.
- Authorized the special counsel agreement for Con Edison rate monitoring.
- Approved the parade permit for the Break the Hold Foundation walk.
- Accepted a resignation and authorized a new hire.
- Approved the change order for fencing at Soldiers and Sailors Park.
- Increased crossing guard pay.
- Set ticket prices for the Music Festival Tent City.
- Approved sponsorship agreements for the Music Festival.
- Approved the amended employment agreement for the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation.

No public comments were made.