Elmsford board sets April 13 public hearing to consider changes to procurement policy

The Elmsford Village Board voted to set a public hearing for April 13, 2026, to consider amendments to Chapter 59 of the village code, which governs procurement policy. The motion to schedule the hearing was advanced and affirmed during roll call.

The motion was put forward at the meeting and affirmed by trustees identified in the record. Board members calling the roll included Trustee Dorian, Trustee Crowns, Mayor Wood, Coughi?, Deputy Mayor Lopez and Trustee Doriot; the motion moved forward with affirmative votes noted on the record. The public hearing will give residents an opportunity to review and comment on proposed procurement changes before any ordinance is adopted.

Board discussion at the meeting reiterated how the village currently applies New York general municipal law to purchases. One speaker explained: “you have to get 2 quotes, either written or quoted based on a policy, up to $20,000 for a non public works project. Then if it's more than $20,000 it has to follow the general municipal, competitive bidding for the RP process unless there's an exemption, for instance, for professional services.” That explanation was given as context for why the board is reviewing Chapter 59.

The board identified competitive-bidding thresholds and sole-source or professional-service exemptions as key elements likely to be discussed at the hearing. Written materials and the proposed text of the Chapter 59 amendment were not included in the meeting transcript; the public hearing on April 13 will be when proposed language is presented and public comment is taken.

Next steps: The board will publish a legal notice for the April 13 hearing and accept public comment at that meeting. Any subsequent changes to Chapter 59 would return to the board for further review or formal vote.