VOM Board of Trustees Meeting Recap

At its May 27 meeting, the Village of Mamaroneck Board of Trustees discussed the following:

- Sportime's plans to renovate Harbor Island Park by adding additional fields, parking and a multi-sports building. The project would cost between $6 million and $9 million. A date has not yet been set for the vote.

- A public hearing on amending the village's Ethics Code will be held on June 14.

- The board passed a resolution which prohibits parking on sections of Revere Road because the Traffic Commission determined that parking in these areas blocks residents from exiting a home's driveway.

- The board unanimously passed a new law that requires residents who use the Harbor Island boat ramp to purchase a yearly parking permit. Officials say the law was created because individuals often use the ramp in the early morning, before the booth attendant arrives, to avoid paying the fee.

"This is an opportunity to generate revenue and look after the boat ramp and facilities," said Trustee John Hofstetter.

People who use the ramp without a permit will be fined $20 for a first offense violation, $30 for the second and $40 for the third.

—The board added new language to its Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, updating aspects of its administration, inspection, enforcement and penalties.

—The Village will receive $400,000 from the New York State Dormitory Authority in order to replace the Jefferson Avenue Bridge. The Board determined the project will not have a negative impact on the environment. 

—The board determined that Mamaroneck Avenue, from Spencer Place to Prospect Avenue, will be closed to vehicles starting at 6:45 p.m. on June 24, July 29 and August 19 to accommodate Mamaroneck Shares, an event aimed at supporting local charities and invigorating local businesses.

—The board appointed George Belsito to fill the vacant position on the Village of Mamaroneck Harbor and Coastal Zone Management (HCZM) Commission. Belsito will replace Steven Goldstein, who resigned May 19.

—On May 18, the board received a resignation from Howard Jordan, who works on the Recreation and Parks Commission. Jordan did not cite a reason for resigning in his letter.