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PRESENT: Jaine Elkind Eney, Town Supervisor
Sabrina Fiddelman, Councilmember
Jeffery L. King, Councilmember
Robin Nichinsky, Councilmember
Anant Nambiar, Councilmember
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT: Allison May, Town Clerk
Meredith S. Robson, Town Administrator
William Maker Jr., Town Attorney
Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller
5:00 PM THE TOWN BOARD WORK SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
The Work Session of the Town Board was called to order by Town Supervisor Jaine Elkind
Eney.
On motion of Councilmember Fiddelman, seconded by Councilmember King, the
Town Board voted to open the meeting at approximately 5:05 p.m.
Carried
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Request for Executive Session
On motion of Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Nambiar, the
Town Board entered Executive Session to discuss current litigation involving
Con Edison, the employment history of a particular person or persons,
collective negotiations pursuant to Article 14 of the Civil Service Law, and
potential litigation and contract negotiations relating to cable franchise
agreements.
Carried
Following Executive Session, on motion of Councilmember Nichinsky,
seconded by Councilmember Nambiar, the Town Board unanimously agreed to
resume the Work Session.
Carried
2. Discussion - Resolution Authorizing 5310 Program Application and
Implementation with New York State Department of Transportation
Town Administrator Meredith Robson reviewed a proposed resolution authorizing the
Town's participation in the Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 Program,
"Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities," administered by the
New York State Department of Transportation.
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The Town is applying for federal funds to support the Town of Mamaroneck Senior
Mobility Initiative, including the purchase of a new 18-passenger senior transport
vehicle. The application seeks a federal share of up to $158,137.60, with a required
25% local match of $52,480.63. The Town Comptroller confirmed that funding for the
local match is included in the 2025 Capital Budget.
Discussion included fleet mileage and maintenance costs, anticipated delivery
timelines (estimated two to three years from award), and overall fleet evaluation
considerations. The Town Administrator clarified that submitting the application does
not oblige the Town beyond participation in the grant process.
3. Discussion - Proposed Local Law - "Temporary Suspension of Chapter 99 of
the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck"
Town Administrator Robson introduced a proposed local law temporarily suspending
Chapter 99 of the Town Code, which governs filming and videotaping regulations. The
purpose of the temporary suspension is to allow time for a comprehensive review of
the existing code and determine whether amendments are necessary to address
evolving community, operational, and industry considerations.
The Town Administrator reported that a recent community meeting had been held and
was generally well received. She noted that filming activity could total approximately
15 days and would include required daily fees and police presence. The Board
discussed fee structures for extended filming hours.
The proposed suspension would remain in effect through May 31, 2026. Unless
amended or extended by the Town Board, Chapter 99 would automatically be
reinstated on June 1, 2026. The Board discussed scheduling a Public Hearing on the
proposed local law for December 3, 2025.
4. Discussion - 2026 Tentative Budget
Town Comptroller Tracy Yogman and Town Administrator Robson presented the
2026 Tentative Budget.
See Attachment A.
Discussion topics included presentation format and distribution methods, clarification
that the document is the Administrator's Tentative Budget, capital planning and bond
anticipation note (BAN) strategy, a proposed receptionist position, recreation
programming cost recovery, pool and rink cost disparities, sanitation services and leaf
collection costs, rental adjustments at Sheldrake, grant administration funding,
NYSHIP projections, contingency allocations for labor negotiations, and use of fund
balance.
The Comptroller discussed maintaining a structurally balanced budget while
preserving a healthy fund balance percentage. The potential allocation of
approximately $1.5 million in fund balance for capital purposes was reviewed, along
with considerations regarding maintaining the tax levy at or below prior year levels.
Members of the Citizens Budget Committee participated in discussion and offered
recommendations regarding recreation cost allocation, school usage costs, and
structural alignment strategies. The Board indicated further adjustments should be
made prior to issuance of the Preliminary Budget.
5. Changes to Regular Meeting Agenda
6. Updates
8:43 PM TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING
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The Town Board meeting convened in the Courtroom Located on the second floor at the
Town Center. The Public was to view the meeting on cable access television (Optimum 76/
Fios 35) or on LMCMedia.org
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Town Supervisor Elkind
Eney at 8:43 p.m. The Town Supervisor noted that the Town Board met for a Work Session
beginning at 5:00 p.m. this evening, which was open to the public.
SUPERVISOR'S REPORT
Welcome to the November 5, 2025, meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck.
The Town Board met today for a Work Session in Conference Room C starting at 5:00pm,
which was open to the Public.
I am deeply grateful to the residents of the Town of Mamaroneck for re-electing me as your
Town Supervisor. Thank you for your confidence and trust. I look forward to continuing to
represent the interests of everyone in our community and to working together collaboratively
to move our Town forward.
Each year, it's an honor to attend the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department Inspection and
Dinner. Just before the dinner, the Department's personnel and equipment are "inspected"
by the Chiefs and the Town Board to see that they all are in excellent condition and ready for
service. The Inspection is about more than just checking equipment, it's about the people
who show up when the rest of us are told to stay back, the ones who step forward into the
smoke, into the storm and into the unknown. Every time the TMFD responds, whether it's a
fire, a car crash, or even a community event, they remind us of what service truly means.
They remind us that being part of the Town isn't just about living here; it's about looking out
for one another.
On behalf of the Town Board and the entire Town of Mamaroneck, I want to thank the TMFD
for their courage, their compassion, and their commitment. They make us proud every day.
Stay safe!
October was a busy month of weekend activities! I attended the Central School's Scare Fair.
I also attended the grand opening ribbon cutting of "The Dog Stop," a new dog-care facility
offering daycare, grooming, boarding, and more in the Village of Mamaroneck, at 124 Palmer
Avenue. I attended the Ragamuffin Parade in Larchmont, which is always a fun, joyous
event. The block parties continued through October as well; it's a great way to meet your
neighbors and enjoy the outdoors. We held our 5th Annual Repair Café at the Town's Senior
Center, a great success once again, where we had 32 volunteers, including fixers, students,
and other volunteers. Eighty-three people brought in 135 items to be fixed, of which 96 were
fixed for a 71% success rate. Also, the Hommocks Ice Rink celebrated its 50th birthday with
cake, activities, and of course, ice skating! For half a century, the Hommocks Park Ice Rink
has been a beloved gathering place, creating memories for generations of residents. From
public skating sessions and youth hockey leagues to figure skating competitions and spirited
community events, the rink has served as a cornerstone of recreation and connection in our
town. As we celebrate this golden anniversary, we honor the dedicated staff, volunteers, and
patrons whose passion and support have truly made the rink the "jewel" of our recreation
department.
I attended a meeting of the Long Island Sound Watershed Intermunicipal Council (known as
LISWIC). We are excited to re-establish this inter-municipal organization to share
information regarding flooding and resilience strategies with other municipalities in
Westchester County.
As we continue to review the Town Budget, we have had several work session budget
meetings.
Since Daylight Saving Time has ended, if you haven't already done so, please remember to
change your smoke detector batteries.
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PUBLIC HEARING(S)
The following Notice of Public Hearing is entered into the record as follows:
1. MOVED TO NOVEMBER 19, 2025 (AS ORIGINALLY PLANNED): Public Hearing -
Proposed Local Law - "Amendment to Certain Dimensional Requirements in the
R-A Zoning District"
RESIDENT COMMENTS
Supervisor Elkind Eney asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Town Board
and Michael Gottfried rose. Michael Gottfried addressed the Board regarding the Volunteer
Ambulance Corps installment payment structure, Recreation Commission allocations,
sanitation survey considerations, and budget discussions. He expressed appreciation for the
Citizens Budget Committee's work.
STAFF COMMENTS/ PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of the 2026 Tentative Budget
See Attachment B.
Town Administrator Robson and Town Comptroller Yogman presented the 2026
Tentative Budget. The Board reviewed the timeline for adoption:
• December 3, 2025 — Public Hearing on Preliminary Budget
• December 17, 2025 — Budget Adoption
Discussion focused on fund balance strategy, tax cap objectives, and maintaining
structural alignment within the budget.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
1. Call to Order
Commissioner Elkind Eney called the Meeting to order, then on motion of
Commissioner Fiddelman, and seconded by Commissioner King, the Board of
Fire Commissioners was unanimously declared open.
Present were the following Members of the Commission:
Commissioner: Jaine Elkind Eney
Commissioner: Sabrina Fiddelman
Commissioner: Jeffery L. King
Commissioner: Robin Nichinsky
Commissioner: Anant Nambiar
Carried
2. Fire Claims
Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Fiddelman, it was
RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners hereby approves the list of
fire claims included on the agenda.
Carried
3. Fire Report
Commissioner Elkind Eney read the Fire Report for the Month of October 2025, as
follows:
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ALARM TYPE NUMBER
Generals 34
Minors 17
Stills 6
Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 3
EMS 3
Drills 19
TOTAL 82
Total number of personnel responding: 1 ,075
Total time working: 59 hours and 10 minutes.
See Attachment C.
4. Other Fire Department Business
There being no further business to come before the Fire Commission, on
motion of Commissioner Fiddelman, seconded by Commissioner Nambiar, the
Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board reconvened.
Carried
AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK
1. Consideration to Set a Public Hearing - Proposed Local Law - "Prohibition on
Parking within Forty Feet of the Driveway on North Chatsworth Avenue that
serves the Property at 16 North Chatsworth Avenue"
Moved by Councilmember Fiddelman, seconded by Councilmember Nambiar, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby sets a public hearing for the Proposed
Local Law "Prohibition on Parking within Forty Feet of the Driveway on North
Chatsworth Avenue that serves the Property at 16 North Chatsworth Avenue"
for November 19, 2025.
Carried
2. DEFERRED: Consideration to Set a Public Meeting - Proposed Local Law -
"Revision to the Mailing Area for Notification in Land Use Applications"
3. Consideration of - Resolution Authorizing 5310 Program Application and
Implementation with New York State Department of Transportation
Moved by Councilmember Nambiar, seconded by Councilmember Nichinsky, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes Meredith Robson, Town
Administrator, to file a 5310 application, accept and execute any contract award
resulting from the application, and implement any awarded project on behalf of
the Town of Mamaroneck.
Carried
4. Consideration of Certiorari - LPH Realty Associates
Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Nichinsky, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the settlement of certiorari
for 1375 Boston Post Road resulting in a refund of$4,480.00.
Carried
REPORTS OF MINUTES
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1. Reports of Minutes
Moved by Councilmember Fiddelman, seconded by Councilmember Nambiar, it was
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby accepts the minutes of June 18, 2025,
as presented.
Carried
REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL
Councilmember Nambiar
• No updates to report since the last meeting.
Councilmember Fiddelman
• Noted a forthcoming Zoning Board Special Meeting, Veterans Day observances, and
the upcoming Larchmont-Mamaroneck Local Summit.
Councilmember King
• No updates to report since the last meeting.
Councilmember Nichinsky
• Participated in budget discussions and the Citizens Budget Committee meeting.
TOWN CLERK'S REPORT
Town Clerk May reminded residents that WSA and Lester residential parking permits expired
at the end of October and that renewals may be completed online or in person at the Clerk's
Office. Noted that 2026 24-hour and Commuter parking permits will go on sale mid-
November.
The Town Clerk congratulated newly elected and re-elected officials and thanked residents
and poll workers for their participation in the recent election.
TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT
Town Attorney Maker provided an update regarding certiorari matters, including ongoing
work with GAR Associates and recent assessment reviews. Attorney Maker noted that
property assessments are estimates of value and discussed trends in tax refund settlements.
ADJOURNMENT
The Board returned to their Work Session in Conference Room A, to discuss the budget.
On motion of Councilmember Fiddelman, seconded by Councilmember Nambiar, the
meeting was unanimously adjourned at 11:14 p.m.
Carried
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING - November 19, 2025
Respectfully submitted by
Allison May, Town Clerk
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Attachment A
2026 TENTATIVE BUDGET
A B C 0
2024 2025 2026 2026
Adopted Adopted Tentative Preliminary Budget:
Line# Budget Highlights Budget Budget Budget 10/30 TB Adjustments
Total Operating Expense Budget $ 53,444,087 $ ' 55,750,512 $ 58,419,591 $ 58,058,091
2 Total Non Tax Revenue $ 17,734,242 $ 18,877,812 $ 20,851,591 $ 21,022,291
3 2026 Tax Cap 2.83%(2025 was 2.93%) $ 905,272 $ 935,714 $ 981,803 $ 981,803
4 Tax Levy $ 31,887,970 $ 34,633,500 $ 36,004,000 $ 35,640,500
s Tax Levy Increase $ 1,707,665 $ 2,745,530 $ 1,370,500 $ 1,007,000
6 Tax Levy Over Tax Cap $ 802,393 $ 1,809,816 $ 388,697 $ 25,197
7 Tax Levy%Increase 5.66% 8.61% 3.96% 2.91%
a Tax Rate per$1k AV 5.487731 5.545808 5.566401 5.533665
9 Tax Rate%Increase -2.00% 1.06% 0.37% -0.22%
so Appropriated Fund Balance-Operations $ 1,926,225 $ 1,297,200 $ 62,500 $ 282,500
1s Appropriated Fund Balance-Capital $ 1,895,650 $ 942,000 $ 1,501,500 $ 1,281,500
12 Total Approriated Fund Balance $ 3,821,875 $ 2,239,200 $ 1,564,000 $ 1,564,000
Estimated Unrestricted Fund Balance @ 12/31
13 (Without Debt Service) $ 19,691,691 $ 20,902,143 $ 19,338,143 $ 19,169,443
14 Fund Balance%of Revenues 38.00% 45.00% 40.07% 39.90%
+s Current Year Actual Tax @ AV 2025:$1,651,00/2026:$1,708,000 $ 8,435 $ 9,156 $ 9,507 $ 9,451
(i pie Prior Year actual Tax @ AV 2024:$1,537,000/2025:$1,651,000 $ 7,884 $ 8,435 $ 9,156 $ 9,156
17 Townwide Total Tax Increase $ 550 $ 721 $ 351 $ 295
1s Townwide Actual Tax%Increase for$1.7 m AV Home 6.98% 8.55% 3.83% 3.22%
19 Village Tax Levy Increase $ 349,000 $ 1,077,800 $ 533,900 $ 215,400
20 Village Tax Rate Increase -0.012918 $ (1.074212) $ 0.019582 $ (0.005160)
21 Village Tax Rate%Increase -2.03% -183.23% 3.08% -0.81%
22 Village Residents Tax 901.08 $ 1,051 $ 1,121 $ 1,078
23 Village Total Tax Increase $ 58 $ 150 $ 70 $ 27
24 Actual Village Tax%Increase for$1.7m AV Home 6.87% 16.64% 6.63% 2.61%
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Attachment A (Cont'd)
41,
2026 Budget items Tentative to Preliminary
TB Adjustments As of 10/30/25 I
Tax Cap $ 35,615,303 2.83%
Tax Levy
Fund Total Expenses Income Tax Levy TowmrideTax Increase%
2026Tentative Budget _ $ 58,419,591 $ 20,851,591 _$ 36,004,000 9,507.40 3.96%
1 Defer replacement of Recreation 2013 Ford Fusion-#84 A (46,000) (46,000) (46,000) (6.10) 0.14%
2 Sr Center-Gifts A 576 (576) 576
(0.27) -0.01%
3 SrCenter-Winsnap A (2,576) 2,576 (2,576)
4 Open Positions-Deputy Comptroller-3 months-Reduce Budge A (50,500) -_ (50,500) (50,500) (6.70) 0.15%
Bathroom Renovations-Bond and use Fund Balance for
5 Operations A (100,000) (100,000) • (100,000) (13.27) -0.29%
Ice Rink compressor design/engineering-Bond and use Fund
6 Balance for operations A (120,000) (120,000) _ (120,000) (15.92) -0.35%
7 Operations ' B (12,000) (12,000) (12,000) (3.66) -0.40%
8 Open Position s-FF#2-3 months-Reduce Budget SF (33,000) (33,000) (33,000) (9.99) -0.10%
$(363,500) $ 58,058,091 $ 20,853,591 $ 35,640,500 $ 9,451.49 2.91%
Amount needed to reduce Levy to Cap $ 25,197
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Attachment B
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Town Center
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OFFICE OF THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR TEL: (914)381-7810
FAX: (914)381-7809
mrobson@townofmamaroneckNY.org
To: Supervisor and Town Board
From: Meredith S.Robson,Town Administrator
CC: Tracy Yogman,Town Comptroller
Re: Property Tax Levy in Excess of the Limit Established in General Municipal
Law
Date: November 19,2025
In the agenda packet you will find the local law to authorize a property tax levy in excess of the limit
established in General Municipal Law 3-c. As I always do, I am recommending adoption of the tax
cap override to allow for full budgetary considerations and options. Doing so does not bind you in
Gany way in regards to your final decision on the budget,as you know.
Procedurally, the Town Board must hold a public hearing on the adoption of the tax cap override
before it can be implemented.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Action Requested:
Resolved that the Town Board hereby sets a Public Hearing on "Property Tax Levy in
Excess of the Limit Established in General Municipal Law" for December 3,2025.
Attachment's:
2026 Tax Cap Override Local Law No
Town Board
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Attachment B (Cont'd)
Local Law No. of the year 2026
Town of Mamaroneck,County of Westchester vs,
A local law authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the limit established in General Municipal
Law§3-c
Section 1.Legislative Intent
It is the intent of this local law to allow the Town of Mamaroneck to adopt a budget for the fiscal year
commencing January 1, 2026 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the "tax levy limit" as
defined by General Municipal Law§3-c.
2.Section 2.
Authority This local law is adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law §3-c, which
expressly authorizes a local government's governing body to override the property tax cap for the
coming fiscal year by the adoption of a local law approved by a vote of sixty percent (60%) of said
governing body.
3.Section Tax Levy Limit Override
The Town Board of the Town of Mamaroneck, County of Westchester, is hereby authorized to adopt a
budget for the fiscal year commencing January 1,2026 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of
the amount otherwise prescribed in General Municipal Law§3-c.
Section 4.Severability
If a court determines that any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or the
application thereof to any person,firm or corporation,or circumstance is invalid or unconstitutional,the
court's order or judgment shall not affect, impair,or invalidate the remainder of this local law, but shall
be confined in its operation to the clause,sentence, paragraph,subdivision,or part of this local law or in
its application to the person, individual, firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the
controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
Section 5.Effective date
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
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Attachment C
TOWN OF MAMARONECK FIRE DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE w` Headquarters
CHIEFVr.rV� 205 WEAVER STREET
LARCH MONT,NEW YORK 10538
WEAVER 834-2100 EMERGENCY
' 834-2101-NON EMERGENCY
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STREET 834-0922-FAX
WWW.TMFD.ORG
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To: Board of Fire Commissioners
From: Chief Alexander Rapp
Date: November 03,2025
Re: Fire Report for the Month of October 2025
The following report outlines response to calls made during the month of October 2025. It summarizes
the nature,the number of personnel responding and the total time spent.
I have also attached a report showing a further breakdown of these alarms.
Alarm Type Number
Generals 34
Minors 17
Stills 6
Out of Town(Mutual Aid) 3
EMS 3
Drills 19
TOTAL 82
Total number of personnel responding: 1,075
Total time working: 59 hours and 10 minutes
Respectfuubmit
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/Chi f Alexander Rapp
Town Board
November 5, 2025
Attachment C (Cont'd)
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Incident Type Count Report
Date Ranee: From 10/1/2025 To 10/31/2025
Selected Station(s):All
Incident
Type Description Count
Station; EMS
321 -EMS call,excluding vehicle accident with injury 3 4.76%
Total-Rescue&Emergency Medical Service Incidents 3 100.00%
Total for Station 3 4.76%
Station: HO
322F-Vehicle accident with injuries 6 9.52%
323F-Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident(MV Ped) 1 1.59%
324F-Motor vehicle accident with no injuries 2 3.17%
350F-Extrication,rescue,other 1 1.59%
Total-Rescue&Emergency Medical Service Incidents 10 19.61%
444-Power line down 3 4.76%
Total-Hazardous Conditions(No fire) 3 5.88%
522-Water or steam leak 1 1.59%
531 -Smoke or odor removal 1 1.59%
540-Animal problem,other 1 1.59%
Total-Service Call 3 5.88%
621-Wrong location 1 1.59%
622-No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 1 1.59%
Total-Good Intent Call 2 3.92%
700-False alarm or false call,other 4 6.35%
736-CO detector activation due to malfunction 2 3.17%
740-Unintentional transmission of alarm,other 2 3.17%
743-Smoke detector activation,no fire-unintentional 4 6.35%
744-Detector activation,no fire-unintentional 1 1.59%
745-Alarm system sounded,no fire-unintentional 18 28.57%
746-Carbon monoxide detector activation,no CO 2 3.17%
Total-Fals Alarm&False Call 33 64.71%
Total for Station 51 80.95%
I' Station: STIL
311 -Medical assist,assist EMS crew 1 1.59%
321 -EMS call,excluding vehicle accident with injury 5 7.94%
Total-Rescue&Emergency Medical Service Incidents 6 66.67%
571-Cover assignment,standby,moveup 3 4.76%
1 Total-Service Call 3 33.33%
' Total for Station 9 14.29%
63 100.00%
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