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Mount Kisco extends temporary moratorium on battery energy storage systems for 90 days; resident urges permanent ban
Summary
The Mount Kisco Board of Trustees on March 3 unanimously approved a 90-day extension of the moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). A resident urged the board to consider a permanent ban and questioned project restoration standards for the Teahouse.
The Mount Kisco Board of Trustees unanimously voted on March 3 to extend the village's moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for 90 days, giving officials time to review policy options and potential regulations.
Trustee Karen B. Schleimer moved to extend the moratorium and Deputy Mayor Theresa Flora seconded the motion; Mayor J. Michael Cindrich and the full board voted in favor. The extension maintains the existing temporary restrictions while the board considers next steps and potential permanent measures.
The moratorium initiative drew public comment. Resident Lou Terlizzi commended the board for the extension and urged trustees to pursue a permanent ban similar to ordinances adopted in neighboring communities. Terlizzi also raised questions about the scope of restoration work on the Teahouse project and whether the architect had historic-restoration experience. Village Manager Edward Brancati replied that the architect has worked on historical restorations.
The board did not set a specific date to revisit BESS policy beyond the 90-day extension during this meeting. The extension preserves the village's ability to regulate siting, safety and permitting while staff and trustees evaluate ordinance language and input from residents.
