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Mount Kisco trustees approve community permits, a $25,000 sesquicentennial amendment and $570,009.33 in bills
Summary
At their March 17 meeting the Village Board of Trustees approved permits for community events, adopted a fiscal-year audit, approved a $25,000 sesquicentennial budget amendment and authorized payment of $570,009.33 in bills. The board also received a budget presentation and a Preston Way Bridge update and heard one public comment about a landlord dispute.
The Village Board of Trustees of Mount Kisco on March 17 approved a series of routine permits and budget actions, adopted the village audit for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024, and voted to pay $570,009.33 in bills.
Mayor J. Michael Cindrich opened the meeting and led the Pledge of Allegiance. The board approved requests to hold a West Patent Elementary School fundraising car wash on April 5, Stations of the Cross by St. Francis on April 18, and a Rotary Club bagel sale at Opening Day on April 26. Each of those items was moved, seconded and adopted by unanimous vote.
Village Manager Edward W. Brancati gave a budget presentation that outlined proposed priorities and revenue/expense items for the coming fiscal period; the manager’s full presentation is available in the meeting materials and online recording. Brancati also provided an update on the Preston Way Bridge including the project’s history, ownership questions, project details and funding options, prompting an extended discussion among trustees about scope and funding sources.
On formal actions, the board authorized the Village Manager to sign an easement agreement for 333 North Bedford Road (with edits to the language), adopted the audit for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024, approved a $1,500 appropriation for sesquicentennial merchandise and a separate $25,000 budget amendment to support sesquicentennial activities. The board also approved a budget transfer submitted by the Village Treasurer; the meeting record indicates the Treasurer’s submission contains the transfer details.
Trustees voted to pay bills for March 2025 across funds as submitted: General $190,942.82; Water $144,414.48; Sewer $51,299.30; Capital $145,634.57; Library $23,610.61; Trust $14,107.55; LOSAP $0.00; total $570,009.33. Each motion recorded in the minutes passed by unanimous vote of the five trustees present: Mayor J. Michael Cindrich; Deputy Mayor Theresa Flora; Trustee Angie Guerra; Trustee Thomas G. Luzio; and Trustee Karen B. Schleimer.
During board reports, trustees summarized recent community events and programs. Trustee Luzio highlighted senior center and library programming and sesquicentennial outreach; Trustee Guerra invited participation in a Hispanic Heritage Festival committee and asked about contracts and website RFPs; Deputy Mayor Flora raised concerns about police foot patrols and park ranger coverage; and Trustee Schleimer warned residents about a Social Security Administration scam and noted road work on Maple Avenue.
In public comment, Joseph Pali of VIP Liquor thanked the board for prior assistance and raised issues with his landlord, Friedland Properties. The meeting adjourned at 11:03 p.m.
The board’s full meeting video and manager materials are posted on the village website for additional detail.
