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Votes at a glance: Mount Vernon Planning Board actions on Jan. 7, 2026
Summary
On Jan. 7 the Planning Board approved minutes for three prior meetings, designated SEQRA Lead Agency and adopted Negative Declarations for two cases (PB-25-15 and PB-24-2), approved a resolution for PB-24-2, and adjourned; most motions passed unanimously.
Key votes and procedural actions recorded in the Jan. 7, 2026 Planning Board minutes include:
- Approval of minutes for Sept. 9, Oct. 8, and Nov. 5, 2025 — motion by Commissioner Charles Whites, seconded by Commissioner Vivien Salmon; approved 5-0.
- Case PB-25-15 (136 East Third Street): Motion that the Planning Board serve as Lead Agency — approved 6-0; motion to adopt Negative Declaration — approved 6-0; motion to close the public hearing — approved 6-0; motion requesting a draft resolution (including sidewalk repair language) for Feb. 4 — approved 6-0.
- Case PB-24-2 (55 Pondfield Parkway): Chair Darryl Selsey recused himself; motion to accept EAF Parts 2 and 3 — approved 6-0 (mover Commissioner Helene Njenga, second Commissioner Vivien Salmon); motion to adopt Negative Declaration — approved 6-0 (mover Commissioner Helene Njenga, second Commissioner Jamael Thompson); motion to close the public hearing — approved 6-0; motion to approve the resolution as written — approved 6-0.
- Motion to adjourn — approved 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
