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// Town Board Minutes
m Monday, May 18, 2026, Conference Room D,
n First Floor of Town Center 5:00 PM
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PRESENT: Jaine Elkind Eney, Town Supervisor
Jeffery L. King, Councilmember
Robin Nichinsky, Councilmember
Darren Moss, Councilmember
Andrew Regenstreich, Councilmember
ABSENT: Allison May, Town Clerk
William Maker Jr., Town Attorney
ALSO PRESENT: Meredith S. Robson, Town Administrator
Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller
Gary Evans, Consultant/Assistant to the Town Administrator
Jennifer Gonzalez, Deputy Town Clerk
5:00 PM SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TOWN BOARD
The Special Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Town Supervisor Elkind
Eney.
Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Moss, the Special
Meeting unanimously opened at 5:06 p.m.
Carried
WORK SESSION ITEMS
1. Budget Committee Report
The Town Board reviewed the Budget Committee Report and discussed Town
Administrator Meredith Robson's and Town Comptroller Tracy Yogman's response to
the Budget Committee's recommendations. The discussion focused on improving the
annual budget development process by beginning policy discussions earlier, providing
the Board with broader financial context sooner, and strengthening long-range
financial planning.
Comptroller Yogman explained that although the formal budget process begins in
August and the Tentative Budget is due in October pursuant to New York State law,
providing preliminary projections earlier in the year would allow the Board to begin
discussing priorities before specific budget numbers are finalized. Administrator
Robson stressed that early projections necessarily involve estimates, particularly for
variable costs such as pensions, employee benefits, fuel, and snow removal, but
agreed that earlier strategic discussions would be beneficial.
The Board discussed the importance of expanding long-range capital planning. The
Board recognized that capital improvements remain a significant driver of future
budget needs and discussed the importance of expanding long-range capital
planning. The Board also recognized the value of the Budget Committee's continued
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involvement in reviewing long-term financial issues and agreed that the Budget
Committee's future role should be further defined.
The discussion also included program-based budgeting, an approach that evaluates
the costs and effectiveness of individual programs rather than a department as a
whole. Comptroller Yogman explained that this approach is increasingly being
adopted by municipalities and would require significant planning and implementation.
Administrator Robson recommended introducing the process gradually, beginning
with one or two departments.
The Board also discussed opportunities to improve operational efficiency while
maintaining community services, emphasizing that fiscal responsibility must be
balanced with maintaining quality of life services provided to residents. The Board
agreed that clearly communicating these decisions and priorities to Town residents
will remain an important part of the budget process.
Administrator Robson concluded that beginning strategic budget discussions earlier
while gradually implementing program-based budgeting would strengthen the Town's
long-term financial planning.
2. Discussion Goals & Priorities
Supervisor Elkind Eney reviewed the Town Board's 2025 Goals and Priorities (See
Attachment A) and led a discussion regarding implementation progress and
objectives for the current planning period:
1. The Board discussed the future role of the Budget Committee, including
defining its long-term responsibilities and determining how it can best support
the Town Board's budget development and financial planning process.
2. Administrator Robson is currently drafting the implementation plan, with the
goal of having it completed by July.
3. Regarding the Larchmont Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Commission
reorganization, the MLU yard proposal was submitted, but the Village of
Larchmont Board of Trustees returned comments indicating several areas that
were unclear. Once the Town Board is aligned and the revisions are received
from the Commission's attorney, Supervisor Elkind Eney will prepare a letter to
the Village of Larchmont.
4. The public relations plan related to the sanitation reorganization has been
completed.
5. The Board discussed the status of workforce housing at the Hommocks Park
Apartments. Supervisor Elkind Eney explained that the changes to State
housing regulations affected the Town's local workforce housing preferences
and resulted in firefighters no longer qualifying for certain units. The Board
emphasized the importance of supporting opportunities for emergency
responders to reside within the community. Supervisor Elkind Eney indicated
she would follow up with Nixon Peabody regarding previously requested legal
guidance.
6. The Board received an update regarding the Town seal and logo project. The
consultant submitted a revised proposal, which will be reviewed at the next
meeting.
7. The Board received an update on ongoing environmental initiatives, including
an upcoming submission for additional sustainability certification points and
continued integration of environmentally sustainable practices into the Town's
purchasing policy.
8. Administrator Robson reported that a revised employment contract is expected
to be presented at the next meeting. Because of the extent of the revisions, no
redlined version was prepared. The Board also anticipated convening an
executive session to discuss personnel matters and open positions.
9. The Board discussed local traffic congestion and the importance of greater
coordination with neighboring municipalities. Potential improvements discussed
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included traffic signal coordination, joint planning efforts, and continued
discussions regarding intersections including Chatsworth Avenue/Palmer
Avenue and Myrtle Boulevard/Murray Avenue. Councilmember King agreed to
follow up with the Village of Larchmont Traffic Committee.
10.Councilmember King reported on a site visit to MetLife Stadium attended by
Supervisor Elkind Eney, Administrator Robson, Town Engineer Robert Wasp,
and Superintendent of Recreation Jill Fisher to observe a presentation on
hybrid turf technology utilizing sustainable fibers designed to reduce field
temperatures and significantly increase playable hours. The Board discussed
its potential to reduce field temperatures and significantly increase playable
hours, while recognizing additional evaluation would be necessary to determine
whether the technology is appropriate for local conditions.
11 .The public meeting updating Town Stormwater improvements will be held on
June 3, 2026.
12.The Board discussed recreation operations and policies, including the possible
formation of a working group. Administrator Robson noted that fundraising
activities must be conducted through a nonprofit organization rather than the
Town. Councilmember King suggested inviting representatives of the nonprofit
to participate in a future discussion.
The Board also discussed the development of a Capital Infrastructure and Investment
Strategy, which Assistant to the Town Administrator Gary Evans will continue
reviewing with the Town Board. Administrator Robson emphasized that
implementation represents one component of the Town's broader strategic planning
process. Additional discussion focused on improving the tracking of follow-up items,
finalizing summer meeting dates, and scheduling an additional special meeting to
continue the Board's goal-setting process.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Moss, the meeting
was unanimously adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
Carried
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING — MAY 20, 2026
Respectfully submitted by
Allison May, Town Clerk
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Attachment A
2025 Town Board Goals/Priorities:
(not in priority order}
1. Establish a Budget Committee,set timeline and parameters
2. Implementation plan and resulting actions
3. LMJGC reorganization
4. Public Relations Plan related to developments and sanitation reorganization
5. Affordable housing
6. Town seal
7. Environmental initiatives
8. Departmental staffing/personnel issues
9. Possible traffic committee overlap with Villages
10. Hommocks fields decisions
11. Stormwater drainage study follow up
12. Review of recreation operations and policies