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Mount Kisco board adopts resolutions to apply for Westchester County Complete Streets grants; 3–2 vote
Summary
After a presentation by consultant Elaine Du of AKRF, the board voted 3–2 to adopt resolutions to apply for Westchester County Complete Streets grant funding for four pedestrian and sidewalk projects; two trustees voted no. A separate Phase 3 Streetscape contract award was tabled.
The Mount Kisco Village Board voted on Sept. 15 to adopt resolutions authorizing applications for Westchester County Complete Streets Municipal Assistance Program funding for four sidewalk and pedestrian-safety projects.
Why it matters: The applications seek county funding for multiple near-term pedestrian and streetscape improvements that aim to improve safety for walkers and bicyclists across the village.
Consultant Elaine Du of AKRF presented the proposed projects: (i) Streetscape Sidewalk Improvement — Phase 3B; (ii) Kisco Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvement Project; (iii) Barker Street Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project; and (iv) Leonard Park Neighborhood Sidewalks and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project. Following the presentation, Trustee Thomas G. Luzio moved and Trustee Angie Guerra seconded a motion to adopt the resolutions to apply for grant funding.
The motion passed by a 3–2 vote: Mayor J. Michael Cindrich, Trustee Angie Guerra and Trustee Thomas G. Luzio voted in favor; Deputy Mayor Theresa Flora and Trustee Karen B. Schleimer voted against the resolutions. The transcript records no detailed explanation for the two no votes during the roll call; the board did not adopt an award contract for Phase 3 Streetscape at this meeting — that contract discussion was tabled for a future agenda.
Next steps: The village will proceed with the grant application process per the adopted resolutions; details on grant amounts, matching requirements and timeline were not specified in the meeting record and will be determined during the application process or by Westchester County.
