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VILLAGE OF PELHAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WORK SESSION MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026, 7:10 PM – 7:34 PM
MUNICIPAL CENTER - 200 FIFTH AVENUE, PELHAM, NY 10803
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AGENDA ITEMS
Attendee Name Present Absent Late
Mayor Mullen
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Deputy Mayor Carpenter
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Village Trustee Anderson
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Village Trustee Eldahry
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Village Trustee Howell
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Village Trustee Otondi
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Village Trustee Solomon
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Village Administrator Scelza
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WS1 – Discussion: Renewal of Financial Advisory Services Agreement with Capital Markets
Advisors, LLC.
• The Village’s Financial Advisory Services Agreement with Capital Markets Advisors,
LLC (“CMA”) expired on May 31, 2025. CMA has historically provided financial
advisory services to the Village related to bond and note issuances, capital lease
transactions, debt planning, and compliance with continuing disclosure
requirements. These services assist the Village in structuring debt issuances,
evaluating financing options, coordinating with bond counsel and underwriters,
and ensuring compliance with applicable municipal finance regulations. CMA has
submitted a proposal for a new Financial Advisory Services Agreement to continue
providing these services to the Village through May 31, 2027.
WS2 – Discussion: Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Work Session Dates
• Village Administrator Scelza outlined the budget process pursuant to New York
State Village Law for the fiscal year beginning June 1st, 2026. The Village Board

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of Trustees will conduct budget work sessions on March 24, March 26, April 7 and
April 21 from 6 PM to 9 PM.
WS3 – Discussion: Summer Standard Restricting Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
• Trustee Anderson presented a draft letter urging Westchester County to establish
a uniform summer standard restricting gas-powered leaf blowers. She noted that
the intent is to create clearer, more consistent regulations for landscapers who
currently navigate differing rules across municipalities and to express the Village’s
support for such a countywide standard.
WS4 – Review: Regular Meeting Agenda Items
A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Carpenter, seconded by Village Trustee Otondi,
voted unanimously at 7:34 PM to adjourn into executive session to discuss collective
bargaining.
* Time Sensitive
The agenda is subject to change