Jul 27, 2026 Village of Larchmont - LMC

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Agenda

[0:03] Roll Call
[0:31] Swearing in of Mayor Brigid Brennan
[3:28] Mayor’s Comments
[15:34] Consider a local law to amend the code of the Village of Larchmont with respect to gasoline service station convenience stores.
[18:12] Village Administrator’s Report
[19:14] Village Attorney’s Report
[20:27] Police Chief’s Report
[39:05] Fire Chief’s Report
[42:43] Trustees’ Comments
[45:21] Appointment of Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics
[45:53] Amendment to Fiscal Year 2026-27 Village-Wide Fees and Charges Related to Electric Vehicle Charging Rates
[46:08] Authorization to Execute a First Lease Amendment and Five-Year Extension Agreement with AT&T Mobility
[46:30] Declaring Engine 34 as Surplus Property and Authorizing Its Sale
[46:44] Approval of Proposed Tax Certiorari Settlement with Diamond Court Realty, Inc. (2094 2096 Boston Post Road / Parcel ID: 6-13-227)
[46:44] Approval of Proposed Tax Certiorari Settlement with Reingold, Fremont & Eppinger (2108-2112 Boston Post Road / Parcel ID: 6-13-203)
[46:48] Motions Approved at Prior Work Sessions
[48:54] Minutes
[49:15] Approval of Bills
[50:26] Upcoming Calendar
[51:50] Public Comments

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[0:03] Good evening. I'd like to call the meeting to order and at this time ask everyone that they join us in the pledge for the adjourned.
[0:13] I pledge allegiance to the five of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which
[0:20] stands, one nation, one dollar, and the big law of liberty, and justice for all of them.
[0:30] Thank you.
[0:31] So we're going to take a flight, detour from our agenda, the next thing is spurring in May because
[0:37] we are lucky.
[0:38] And I'm going to have the first Vladimir here tonight.
[0:43] So I don't see George.
[0:44] I'll bury your George.
[0:46] I'd like to invite George up because he has like four or five
[0:50] more engagements this evening.
[0:51] But we were so fortunate to have him come here to the first.
[0:55] Well, thank you, Robert.
[0:56] And they were going to be working at the end of the year.
[1:00] He's really happy to be here.
[1:02] When I go to Washington, I see the great national government
[1:05] that represents this all. I come back home and I see more democracy and more participation and
[1:12] more result and watch them on village sometimes and I see down there. And I'm particularly proud
[1:16] that you're honoring your now past mayor Sarah Bauer for the work that she's done and welcoming
[1:24] you Madam Mayor into your position and to do it in a way that shows that we have competition,
[1:29] but when all the competitions over your community and people together who care about the place
[1:34] that they live. That is encouragement that I need to get back on the M-track train and we go
[1:40] out to do the things we do. So let me salute you for the words that you're doing and my biggest
[1:46] way, my biggest headache is to try to figure out how can I get some money for the village on things
[1:50] that you need to force. So I think I did pretty well when I was a state legislator and I can't
[1:54] be executive, but new gig kind of figured out how to get money out of the federal government. So
[1:58] we do our best, I'll try to do as good a job as you guys are doing. So congratulations to both of you
[2:03] and it's an honor to be with you tonight.
[2:06] Thanks.
[2:41] Please repeat after me.
[2:43] I'm Bridget Theresa Brennan.
[2:44] I'm Bridget Theresa Brennan.
[2:46] Through solemnly swear.
[2:47] Do solemnly swear.
[2:49] But I will support the Constitution of United States.
[2:51] That I will support the Constitution of the United States.
[2:54] And the Constitution of the State of New York.
[2:56] And the Constitution of the State of New York.
[2:58] And I will faithfully discharge the duties of mayor.
[3:01] I will faithfully discharge the duties of mayor.
[3:03] of the village of Lodgemont, New York,
[3:06] according to the best of my ability.
[3:08] Of the village of Lodgemont, New York,
[3:09] to best of my abilities.
[3:11] Congratulations.
[3:25] Thank you guys.
[3:26] Thank you, Mama.
[3:27] I'm going to take just a brief brief moment
[3:30] to thank a few people
[3:31] and before we move on,
[3:33] giving thanks to somebody else that deserves it as well.
[3:37] Thank you.
[3:40] I just want to take a moment to thank
[3:41] all my friends and colleagues
[3:43] who asked me to consider this role.
[3:44] to many community members who came to me during the primary, and to actually grab this last
[3:50] mob to encourage me and support me on this endeavor.
[3:54] To the former mayor and the Board of Trustees who had the confidence in me to not only do
[3:58] this role but to ask me to do it early.
[4:01] To the village staff who has been incredible in trying to help me settle into this role and
[4:07] develop new projects right off the bat.
[4:09] And to my family, especially my husband, who I promised I'd have more time in December
[4:14] for once I finished my turn and still.
[4:17] But not only supporting me, but for encouraging me to run for mayor.
[4:22] A lot of people ask me, why did I do this when I was out the door already?
[4:27] So, I'll just say that, you know, for me it's very personal.
[4:32] My parents are immigrants that came here from Ireland without a lot of opportunity.
[4:37] And unfortunately my dad died when I was young, but my mom was so hard working.
[4:42] And while she was working in two or three jobs, my community is what really helped me get ahead.
[4:48] My teachers, my coaches, my neighbors, they were the ones who really encouraged me and put me in their cars and drove me to games,
[4:57] and one family drove me to college interviews. But they got me to college, they got me to law school,
[5:03] and I really got a sense of how a community can really make the difference for people.
[5:07] And so it's just a red on me that if I have the opportunity to help, I should do it.
[5:13] And so when asked to do this, I thought it was the right thing to do.
[5:17] But like everyone on this panel, we're all here because we care about large amount,
[5:22] and we want to make a difference, and hopefully we can help with the next chapter of large amount.
[5:27] So with that said, I think it's a wonderful transition to what we're celebrating here tonight,
[5:32] which is our former mayor, Sarah Bauer.
[5:35] Sister-in-law could I ask you to join me in the program.
[5:51] The video's can see you.
[5:52] I want LSD-TV-CDU.
[5:54] They are. Okay.
[5:55] I'd like to read a proclamation in honor of Sarah Bauer
[5:58] for her service and leadership to the village of Largemont.
[6:02] Whereas Sarah Bauer grew up in Briarcliffe,
[6:05] Manner, New York, and later meet her home in Largemont,
[6:07] Manner, where her parents and sister also joined her
[6:10] and becoming members of the Village of Largemont.
[6:12] And we're so quickly emerged as a thoughtful and effective community leader throughout her work with preservation large
[6:18] month.
[6:19] And we're as Sarah was elected village trustee in 2018 and served the village with distinction
[6:25] for that role for five years.
[6:28] And we're as Sarah subsequently served two terms as mayor in the village of large
[6:32] month providing eight years of dedicated study and principal leadership.
[6:35] And throughout her service, Sarah also ran a business practice law and raised two children demonstrating extraordinary commitment to her family, profession and community.
[6:47] And during her service to the village, Sarah led efforts to update the village's zoning laws, helps shape large funds future while respecting its distinct character.
[6:56] And she also oversaw important renovations at Constitution Park, Turtle Park, Flint Park, and
[7:02] helped lead the effort to open the Flint Park Cafe in rich and community life for residents and visitors alike.
[7:09] And Sarah advocated for restrictions on gas power, leafflowers reflecting her commitment to a healthier, quieter and more sustainable village of Larchmont.
[7:18] And Sarah earned the respective colleagues and residents through her approachable, friendly, and thoughtful manner,
[7:23] Her willing is to listen and her care for the village and its people.
[7:27] Now, there before, be it proclaimed.
[7:30] The Village of Large Monk recognizes and celebrates Sarah Bauer for her service, leadership, and lasting contribution to the village.
[7:37] The Village extends its sincere gratitude to Sarah for her years of public service and for helping making large amount a stronger, more vibrant and welcoming community.
[7:46] Congratulations.
[7:55] I'm going to read them, but I also want everybody to know that Senator Shelley Mayer and our Assemblyman, Steve Otis, also said,
[8:02] for us here. So she has all of these
[8:05] for commissions and we also have a few
[8:07] little guest theme. Would you mind grabbing
[8:09] those on that of appreciation?
[8:23] I
[8:30] would say something that I have a few
[8:32] people that more than want to say something.
[8:34] Thank you very much.
[8:37] I'll keep this very brief because
[8:38] everybody who knows me knows I really
[8:40] really dislike public speaking.
[8:42] So I will not miss this bit.
[8:45] I just want to say a huge thank you, it has been such an honor to serve the village.
[8:50] I have enjoyed every second of it, I have learned so much and it has just been a wonderful
[8:56] experience and it wouldn't have been such a fantastic experience without former mayor
[9:02] Walsh for encouraging me and giving me the opportunity to serve on the board and encouraging
[9:10] meet a run for mayor. All of the former trustees, including trustee post, and everybody serving
[9:20] on the board now, it was just such a pleasure and a joy to serve with you all, and I know
[9:24] that I'm leaving a staff to, can't forget staff, because staff is here is absolutely phenomenal,
[9:30] and we are very, very lucky to have the staff that we have, and I know that I'm leaving the village
[9:34] in phenomenal hands on and really amazing things are still to come.
[9:40] So, thank you.
[9:41] Oh, yeah.
[9:42] I don't know.
[9:44] I can open it.
[9:45] Hold on.
[9:47] Yeah.
[9:49] Yeah.
[9:51] Okay, there we go.
[9:51] There we go.
[10:00] Oh, it's beautiful.
[10:02] Thank you so much.
[10:07] Oh, thank you so much.
[10:09] Oh, thank you so much.
[10:10] Thank you.
[10:11] Thank you guys.
[10:30] We did a lot of new things. We did a lot of new things. We did a couple of pumps in a road, but that's life in government.
[10:38] But all I'm saying was really a pleasure to work with you.
[10:41] But as I said upstairs I said the greatest thing you had was you had a really big heart and you were very kind
[10:47] knowledge to the board and to the staff but that people that would come in and had questions and they wanted answers and they don't
[10:53] either the hand or hold you always there for everyone and you went some challenging time and you're still both the occasion every single time and for that
[11:01] I thank you well done.
[11:11] about if you're staying up close?
[11:13] Yes, Laura?
[11:20] Okay, so I remember about five years ago when I was deciding whether to run for trustee.
[11:27] I asked if I could see you to learn more about what the role involved.
[11:31] And I remember that conversation vividly because you spoke with such enthusiasm about serving as trustee
[11:38] and the accomplishments that you were so proud of including your role as liaison to the environmental committee
[11:44] and helping to advance the gas powered leaf lower band.
[11:50] And that conversation in your enthusiasm
[11:51] played a very large decision,
[11:55] my decisions were run for trustee.
[11:57] But I think what you did not fully reveal
[11:59] was the tremendous amount of work.
[12:03] And that's serving as a trustee, especially in mayor,
[12:06] requires, I mean, as we all know, again,
[12:10] and I came to appreciate the village board
[12:12] overseas so much of what makes daily life in this community work.
[12:17] Like water, electricity, sewage, flooding, fields, trees.
[12:21] I mean, you could go on and on.
[12:23] And after serving two terms as trustee and fully understanding firsthand,
[12:28] the time, care, and responsibility that the work requires,
[12:32] it's even more remarkable that you steps out to run for a mayor,
[12:38] not once but twice, that's great.
[12:40] And during your 10 year as mayor, I had the privilege of serving as your deputy mayor and working with
[12:46] use closely on so many important issues.
[12:49] There were times that I was thinking back that I probably spoke with you and texted with you
[12:54] more than I spoke with my family because we were working on so many different decisions together.
[13:00] But every decision we made as a board you did the work.
[13:04] You learn the details, you weigh the advantages and drawbacks, you listen carefully to your fellow trustees and to residents and every issue you just gave the thoughtful consideration it deserves and
[13:19] And of course like no matter how much we consider an issue there's always people and residents that disagree right and it's so it could be just
[13:27] So, what's as hardening when you put so much care and effort and solution, but you always
[13:33] met those concerns with grace and respect and patience.
[13:38] So, as you move on to the next chapter, I hope you take great pride in all that you have
[13:43] given to large mind.
[13:44] Thank you for stopping off again and again to serve the village.
[13:48] Thank you for your partnership, your friendship, and your leadership, and we're deeply grateful
[13:52] for all you've done.
[13:53] Thank you.
[13:55] Thank you.
[14:02] I'm a strier.
[14:03] I'm not going to be certain or he sent the message that we're voting to share by accepting
[14:08] the bill to Mr. and please vote.
[14:12] Sarah, it has been a distinct honor and pleasure to serve a year of the legitimate
[14:15] shooter and trusted professional partner in all those matters.
[14:18] I am also deeply grateful for the trust that you and the bill for placed in the last year
[14:22] by pointing me as the bill to the new as the administrator.
[14:25] You have been a thoughtful, collaborative and decisive leader for the bill as well as an outstanding
[14:30] representative of the large amount community. Your leadership had left a lasting legacy for the
[14:34] village and its residents. On behalf of the entire village staff, thank you for your dedicated
[14:39] service to this community, and for being a positive setting presence in village hall you can
[14:43] every day. I will truly miss working with you, and I look forward to supporting their
[14:47] and she takes up the mantle and makes her own mark on the village.
[14:51] Okay.
[14:58] Okay.
[14:58] Okay.
[15:05] I've only been in the state for a month, but I know that medicine is through more shopping cooking and how we do it. And is it a prolonged time and I'm sure it took place when you were having family events and traveling and all sorts of things and so really team effort and cooperation. So as much as we are grateful that everything she did, we know that there was a force behind her helping us, so thank you to you myself.
[15:26] So,
[15:34] we are now going to go on to the public hearing and I know some people are here just for the spurring in and if you want to make it and exit that visit that's fine to do so.
[15:46] Thank you.
[15:59] Do you want to?
[16:04] Sure.
[16:10] Okay.
[16:13] Moving on to the fun stuff now.
[16:16] We're going to do a public hearing.
[16:18] and I consider it as a global law to amend the code
[16:21] for the bill as a large problem,
[16:22] respect to gasoline and certification convenience stores.
[16:25] My name is motion to open the public hearing.
[16:27] So moved.
[16:28] I think so.
[16:29] I would say that.
[16:33] Would anybody like to speak regarding the consideration of global law
[16:37] to amend the code for the bill as a large part
[16:39] to respect the gasoline and certification convenience stores?
[16:47] OK.
[16:48] Then I'll take a motion to close the public hearing.
[16:52] Second. Second.
[16:53] Second.
[16:53] One favor.
[16:56] And the command of the prison?
[16:57] I am a prisoner.
[16:58] So if you are ready to proceed with the adoption of a lot, like to just take you through the steps.
[17:03] So in your packets this evening is the draft.
[17:06] Environmental assessment form that is the draft before you buy private clear the village planter.
[17:12] So your first resolution would be to declare yourself.
[17:16] Lead agency for secret purposes and issue the environmental assessment form you have.
[17:22] So do I have a most, can I make the most of those, I'll make the most and to do that.
[17:27] Can I have a second?
[17:28] A little favor?
[17:29] I know.
[17:30] Your second step will be to issue a negative declaration based upon the information in the environmental assessment form,
[17:39] determining that the adoption of the law will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment.
[17:46] If someone wants to make that much.
[17:47] So it will not make a negative effect on the environment if we drop the slide for the second second
[17:53] All in favor?
[17:54] All right.
[17:54] And finally, if you're ready to go forward, a motion to adopt the law that you have before.
[18:01] All right.
[18:01] I want to adapt a lot as written in four of these trustees.
[18:06] All in favor?
[18:07] All right.
[18:08] Bye.
[18:09] This past.
[18:10] Thank you.
[18:12] The next item is the village administrators report.
[18:15] We are pleased to announce that the bill has been awarded 4,499, and so on.
[18:26] We are pleased to announce that the bill has been awarded 4,499, and so on.
[18:31] We are pleased to announce that the bill has been awarded 4,497,927, and federal highway,
[18:35] safety improvement, program funding, and ministered by the New York State Department of Transportation
[18:40] through its roadway to departure safety action plan.
[18:43] The funding will support safety improvements along Chatsworth and Palmer avenues, including enhanced
[18:49] centerline markings, audible roadway delineators, radar speed feedback, signs, and new
[18:55] street lighting.
[18:57] Thank you to the Village Board, staff, and large one traffic commission along with our
[19:00] traffic and grant consultants for their efforts in helping us to receive the grant.
[19:07] Thank you.
[19:08] Well, sorry.
[19:10] Okay.
[19:11] Thank you.
[19:13] Okay.
[19:14] So, would you turn your support to you?
[19:15] All right.
[19:16] Tonight I'd like to ask you to authorize me to execute consent judgments in two text-sersuary cases.
[19:23] You have in your package information about the proposed settlements.
[19:27] The settlements are, on this, for the same amounts, as has already been approved by the town of
[19:35] the Marinette.
[19:36] In both cases, with the involvement of an appraiser engaged by the village and the town.
[19:43] The first one relates to 2094, there's 296 Boston Post Road.
[19:49] So if you're ready to do so, I would ask for a motion to what to raise me to execute the
[19:53] the settlement documents on behalf of the village.
[19:59] Second.
[20:02] Second.
[20:02] Second.
[20:02] Okay.
[20:02] All right.
[20:03] And the second one relates to 2108.
[20:07] There's 2112 Boston Post group.
[20:09] And if you're ready to proceed out with the SQ2,
[20:12] an action motion authorizing me to execute the settlement documents on the
[20:17] half of the village.
[20:18] So I have a motion.
[20:20] Second.
[20:21] All in favour.
[20:41] We want to remind residents to lock their cars when they park them, especially their
[20:45] new overnight hours.
[20:47] Larsonies from Unlocked Vehicles is a crime trend we've seen throughout the region for several
[20:51] years, and it's recently returned to communities of Westchester.
[20:56] We had three reported Larsonies from Unlocked Vehicles are new overnight hours within the last
[21:01] week.
[21:02] One of the particular I want to mention, on July 21st, a beach avenue resident reported that
[21:07] five of her vehicles were entered during the overnight hours and targeted for theft.
[21:12] While nothing was reported stolen, the suspects used the garage door remote control inside
[21:17] one of the vehicles to open the garage door and enter to additional cars that were in the garage.
[21:24] The door leading to the interior of the home was locked and it's unknown if the suspects
[21:27] attempted the gain entry into the home.
[21:30] This is especially concerning, and we want to once again remind residents to please remove
[21:35] eyeballs and lock their cars at all times.
[21:40] Moving on to other news, we have an update on our leaf blower enforcement.
[21:45] Since our June meeting, we've had a total of four leaf blower complaints.
[21:50] Up the four, one was reported to us by a member of the public, and three of the four
[21:55] were officer initiated.
[21:56] And in all three of those officer initiated incidents, some is his mission.
[22:02] In community events, we had a successful cones with a cop event at 16 handles on July 18th.
[22:08] I want to thank everyone that came out to join us.
[22:12] We will be joining the Marinac town in village police departments for national light out on Tuesday, August 4th.
[22:17] This annual community event will run from 5pm to 8pm at Harbour Island Park.
[22:22] We encourage all residents to come out and join us for various police demonstrations.
[22:26] a fly over by the Westchester County Police Helicopter Unit.
[22:30] And to enjoy food and ice cream with your local police officers. And in closing, I have, I have announced that
[22:38] this will be my last meeting. I'm planning on retiring, effective August 29th. It's been an honor
[22:43] to serve the residents in the board for the last four and a half years. I've been very fortunate
[22:48] to work with such professionals, board members and administrators during my entire tenure,
[22:57] from
[22:58] other several years in her capacity as a trustee, and all current and past trusties, it's
[23:04] really been a privilege to work with you all. We've accomplished many goals, and on both
[23:09] excited and confident that this will continue on to chief preproaders leadership.
[23:15] So I have
[23:15] another month before I leave quietly, and tonight is about introducing our new police officer
[23:20] and a new police chief. So with that, I thank you for your confidence and support, and if
[23:25] already. I'll introduce our new police officer. Okay. So as has been the custom when we hire
[23:34] a police officer, we promote a police officer. We have a little bit of a bio. So tonight
[23:38] I'd like to introduce police officer, Mabel Mehea. Please come forward.
[23:45] Mabel was born
[23:46] and raised in the Bronx. She attended high school at Bronx School for law and government
[23:51] and justice. Upon high school graduation,
[23:54] Mabel attended St. Francis College and in 2016 she received a Bachelor of Science at Criminal Justice with a Minor in Sociology.
[24:02] Mabel volunteered as an NYPDO auxiliary officer in the 5-2 precinct where she developed the interest to become police officer.
[24:09] In June of 2016, Mabel was appointed as a police officer with the New York City Department of Homeland Services
[24:13] and later in January 2019, was appointed as a police officer with the New York City Department of Citywide administrative services.
[24:22] Then in July 2023, Mabel's appointed as police officer with the New York City Police Department.
[24:28] Upon graduating from the Police Academy, Mabel was assigned to Petrol Burrow, Manhattan South.
[24:34] Mabel received outstanding training and reviews while working with the NYPD,
[24:38] and, unfortunately, on June 30th, 2026, Mabel's hired as a large monthly officer.
[24:44] Tonight, Mabel is joined by her mother Anna, sister Sahira, and boyfriend Scott.
[24:50] So I ask you, please join me. As we welcome, be able to hear those who watch my police department.
[25:08] Do you want me to serve in? Yes, please.
[25:11] Okay.
[25:11] I wanted you, I want the camera to be able to see it, so I'll just stand right here so that they can see it.
[25:16] That would be great.
[25:17] Okay.
[25:18] Would you please repeat after me?
[25:20] I'm naval.
[25:21] To lies on my hand.
[25:22] I'm naval to lies on my hand.
[25:24] Do solemnly swear.
[25:25] Do solemnly swear.
[25:26] But I will support the constitution of the United States.
[25:28] I will support the constitution of the United States and the constitution of the state of New York.
[25:32] and the Constitution of the State of New York.
[25:34] And that I will faithfully discharge the duties of police officer.
[25:38] And that I will safely discharge the duties of police officer.
[25:40] Of the village of large New York, according to the best of my abilities.
[25:46] According to the best of my abilities, congratulations.
[25:49] Thank you.
[25:50] Thank you.
[25:57] Thank you, Mayor Brennan.
[25:58] Now we'd like to ask where Francesca got to come up and pin the shield to be able to just be a little gentle there, please.
[26:27] We'll trick you got it, all right.
[27:32] So next, it's a privilege to stand before you tonight, to speak about a moment I've been looking forward to for some time.
[27:39] The announcement of Lieutenant Joseph Paprode as the next chief of police.
[27:47] It's okay, Rusty.
[27:49] Joseph has been an integral part of this administration since his promotion to Lieutenant
[27:52] in June of 2022.
[27:55] Over the past four years, he has taken a leadership role in every major initiative we've
[27:59] undertaken and he's done so with the kind of steady, quiet competence that earns the
[28:04] respect of the people around him, officers and residents alike.
[28:08] What stands out most to me is Joe's sense of ownership over this department and this village.
[28:13] A numerous occasions, he's responded from home after hours on his own time to make sure significant incidents were handled properly.
[28:23] Just to the many in recent memory include the Elder Scam event that received national attention,
[28:29] where Joe spent hours in a living room of our victim coaching her as she spoke to the Scammer,
[28:33] which resulted in an outstanding arrest.
[28:37] And the underground fire at Chatsworth Avenue in West Avenue,
[28:41] that Joe actually was injured during the blast.
[28:44] That level of care is not something you can assign to someone.
[28:47] That's character.
[28:49] Just also played a direct role in our public safety results.
[28:53] Monitoring our new safety camera systems,
[28:56] targeting impact crimes.
[28:58] He's made or initiated numerous arrests,
[29:00] turning technology into real outcomes for our community.
[29:04] I've watched Joe grow into this role,
[29:07] and I can tell you without reservation that he's ready.
[29:10] He has earned this through his work, his judgment,
[29:13] and his commitments of the people of large money.
[29:16] It's been an honor to leave this department,
[29:18] and I leave it with full confidence,
[29:20] knowing it will be in the outstanding hands
[29:21] on the Joe Pro-Pro-Dos leadership.
[29:23] Let's keep it at a relationship.
[29:33] So I'm going to tell you a little bit about Joe.
[29:36] Joe was born and raised in Queens,
[29:37] and moved to Marinac in his childhood, graduated from Marinac High School in 2000.
[29:43] She'll continue to his education at Roger Williams University and graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science at Criminal Justice with the Major in Political Science.
[29:52] In July of 2024, just two months after graduating in college, Joe was hired by the NYPD and started the police academy.
[30:00] Upon graduating from the Police Academy, Joe was assigned to patrol the south Bronx in the 4-1 and 4-4 precincts.
[30:07] In January 2006, Joe enjoyed the ranks of the Larchmont Police Department.
[30:12] It wasn't long before Joe's natural talents and intelligence were noticed. Joe was assigned to the bicycle unit.
[30:18] He was certified as a field training officer and also certified as a police instructor.
[30:22] Joe was promoted to the rank of sergeant in 2013 and assigned to the patrol division.
[30:27] Joe excelled in all aspects in his role as a sergeant and earned the respect of his colleagues
[30:32] and peers.
[30:34] Joe was selected as a president of the Police Association where he gained valuable experience
[30:39] and labor relations.
[30:42] This experience gave Joe an insight into labor management relationship that will be invaluable
[30:46] as he takes on his new role as chief of police.
[30:49] In June of 2022, Joe was promoted to the rank of lieutenant, a position that he continued
[30:54] to excel in.
[30:55] Joe has received numerous awards and commendations during his career and continues to expand
[31:00] his knowledge by regularly attending necessary management and executive level training courses.
[31:06] As I mentioned, Joe has distinguished himself in his ability and his commitment to the
[31:09] village.
[31:10] Joe's outstanding police supervisor that leads by example, I'm confident that Joe will continue
[31:15] to lead this department professionally to the next level.
[31:18] Tonight, Joe is joined by his children, Sophia Thomas and Nicholas.
[31:22] His parents, Joe and Lisa, his stepfather, John, his siblings and his girlfriend, Alia.
[31:30] So please join me with a warm congratulations as we welcome Jopa Proto for the promotion
[31:36] of Chief Police.
[31:52] Please repeat after me.
[31:54] I Joseph Thomas Proto.
[31:56] Hi Joseph Thomas Proto.
[31:58] Do solemnly swear.
[31:59] Do solemnly swear.
[32:00] That I will support the Constitution of the United States.
[32:03] That I will support the Constitution of the United States.
[32:06] and the Constitution of the State of New York.
[32:08] And the Constitution of the State of New York.
[32:11] And that I will faithfully discharge the duties of police chief, effective August 29th, 2026.
[32:18] And that I will faithfully discharge the duties of police chief, effective August 29th, 2026.
[32:24] The Bill of the Large Mountain New York, according to the best of my abilities.
[32:28] Of the village of large one of York, according to the best of my abilities.
[32:31] Congratulations.
[32:47] now we'd like to ask shows to order Sophia to please come up and pin her father and you
[32:51] don't have to be so gentle
[33:20] great job
[33:35] that's a smick all that a swat
[34:05] So, I have a resolution that's in your packet to promote the tentant and to support
[34:10] a photo to police chief.
[34:12] May I please get a motion to do that?
[34:14] So moved.
[34:15] And a second?
[34:16] Second.
[34:17] How in favor?
[34:18] Hi.
[34:35] I can still discipline that.
[34:39] I can still discipline that.
[34:43] This is because this is the chief's last meeting.
[34:46] We also want to recognize the wonderful chief we currently have.
[34:50] And so I do have a proclamation also for you.
[34:54] So recognition of the retirement of the chief of police, Christopher McNerny, whereas chief
[35:00] Chris McNerny is retiring as chief of police after a distinguished career with the village
[35:05] of large-month police department with his tenure as chiefs, spending from December 1, 2021
[35:11] through August 29, 2026, marking the conclusion of a period defined by exceptional leadership,
[35:18] innovation and steadfast commitment to public service.
[35:22] And as he prepares to officially enter retirement on August 29, 2026, chief McNurney leaves
[35:29] behind a legacy of transformative leadership, having secured critical grants to fund essential
[35:35] technology, including body-worn cameras, portable radios, mobile data terminals, in-car
[35:41] video recorders, updated computer-added dispatch and recording management software, and expanding
[35:48] safety cameras throughout the village and Flint Park.
[35:52] And during his tenure at Chief McNurney's spearheaded the achievement of New York State
[35:56] law enforcement accreditation, a historic milestone, discussed and attempted by the village
[36:02] for at least 40 years by developing an entirely updated police manual meeting or exceeding the highest
[36:08] standards of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, and whereas chief
[36:14] McNerney successfully fostered a positive, inclusive department culture and significantly
[36:19] answer advanced diversity within the force, increasing representation among women officers
[36:25] and Spanish-speaking officers, and where is the village of large bug deeply values the dedication
[36:31] and visionary service chief McGnearney has invested in the well-being of its residents, setting
[36:36] an inspiring standard for those who will follow in his footsteps. Now, therefore, be it resolved
[36:42] that I, Bridget Bread and Mayor of the Village of Largemont, joined by the Board of Trustees,
[36:47] express our sincere appreciation and congratulations to Chief Christopher McGnearney on
[36:52] as an upcoming retirement, honoring his outstanding leadership and devotion to the large
[36:57] police department and to the village of large amount community. And we
[37:00] shouldn't endless health, fulfillment, and successful in his next chapter.
[37:20] Thank you very much, Mayor Brennan. And once again, it has been a pleasure to work
[37:24] with and serve alongside of you and to serve the residents and the fine men and women.
[37:30] My tenure here, along with Lieutenant Papproita, Lieutenant Calapay, Sergeant Tussette is here. Just in
[37:35] outstanding group of men and women, it was a privilege, it was an honor, and I wish everyone
[37:41] well there, and very well, and cable hands with Lieutenant Papproita. So thank you.
[38:08] Yeah, you play this way.
[38:14] I'll be there.
[38:16] I'll be there, go.
[38:16] Yeah, go, go, go, go, go, go.
[38:19] I don't even say anything.
[38:20] I don't even say anything.
[38:21] I don't even say anything.
[38:23] I don't even say anything.
[38:24] I don't even say anything.
[38:31] What an exciting night.
[38:34] Oh, I'm kind of so long as exciting tonight.
[38:37] Congratulations, Mr. Joe.
[38:39] Hey, Chief.
[38:41] I'm just hoping to see you.
[38:58] Okay. Good evening Madam Mayor and all members of the board. Just before beginning my report, I would also like to congratulate the leadership transitions that happened this evening. On behalf of all the members of the Larchmont Fire Department, I extend our sincere appreciation and best wishes to Chief McNurney and Mayor Barr for their dedicated service to the village of Larchmont.
[39:18] their leadership, professionalism, and commitment to our community have been greatly valued,
[39:22] and we wish them every success in the future.
[39:25] I would also like to congratulate police chief Puproda and Mayor Brennan as they assume their
[39:29] new roles.
[39:30] We look forward to continuing the strong relationships that we have that have long existed
[39:35] between our department and village leadership and to working together in service to all
[39:39] of our residents of Larchmont.
[39:42] Since our last meeting, our department has continued to cease that it responses, responding to
[39:46] diverse range of emergency incidents, including automatic fire alarms, hazardous conditions,
[39:52] public service rescue incidents, and mutual aid assignments.
[39:55] A notable trend during this period was an increase in responses involving electrical hazards,
[40:00] including down wires, transformer incidents, fallen trees impacting utility lines, and other
[40:05] weather-related conditions.
[40:07] These incidents required close coordination with Con Edison and other utility providers
[40:11] and frequently resulted in extended operations to ensure our resident safety.
[40:17] The most significant operational period occurred on the evening of July 4, when severe weather
[40:22] generated a rapid series of emergency calls over approximately three hours.
[40:27] During this period, our crews responded to multiple downwire incidents, fallen trees,
[40:32] service calls, residential fire alarm, and a reported structure fire.
[40:36] A second period of elevated activity occurred during the early morning hours of July 6.
[40:40] When our personnel responded to a mutual aid fire assignment, a brush fire multiple transformer and electrical hazard incidents and additional emergency calls within a very short time frame.
[40:50] This particular reporting period underscores the continued impact we unfortunately are seeing with severe weather on our department operations and reinforcing the need to maintain readiness for these periods of sustained high demand and emergency response.
[41:03] This past Saturday, the Department participated in the annual swim across America event, deploying
[41:08] both Marine 34 and 43, to provide on-water safety coverage for the 2K, 5K, and 10K swims.
[41:16] Personnel from both the fire and police departments were collaboratively, with the organizers
[41:20] and other safety vessels to monitor participants and provide immediate assistance to any swimmer's
[41:25] interest. The event was well attended, and the Department was proud to support an outstanding
[41:29] community event benefiting a very important charitable cause.
[41:34] Pictures from this event will be in the upcoming August public safety newsletter.
[41:38] And finally, over the past several weeks,
[41:40] the department's life safety educators have remained actively engaged in community outreach
[41:44] and fire prevention initiatives throughout our village.
[41:48] Educational programs were conducted for Camp Seagull at the Large Mount Yacht Club
[41:52] and the Flint Park Day Camp, providing age-appropriate fire and life safety demonstrations.
[41:56] In addition, personnel delivered fire extinguisher training for members at horseshoe harbor and participants in the Larchmont Yacht Club Safety at C-Day.
[42:09] These programs reflect the department's ongoing commitment to community risk reduction by equipping residents and staff with the knowledge and skills to help prevent emergencies before they occur.
[42:18] The department also continued to provide fire protection coverage during our local fireworks displays, ensuring these community celebrations were also conducted safely.
[42:26] This concludes my report for the evening.
[42:29] Thank you very much.
[42:37] Thank you.
[42:38] Thank you.
[42:39] Moving on to the testic comment.
[42:41] Let's see how.
[42:44] Let's see.
[42:45] Let's see.
[42:46] Maybe.
[42:46] Maybe.
[42:47] Just a couple of things.
[42:53] First of all, we just want to congratulate the self in the mirror.
[42:56] Very proud of you.
[42:57] And I'm hoping that your family is going to be just happy with that today.
[43:02] But you're from that, but I'm sure they will.
[43:04] Listen, Flint Park is open.
[43:05] Tennis, paddle ball, pickle ball, come on down and enjoy the park.
[43:09] You must have a permit to play any of the racket sports.
[43:11] You can get your permit today.
[43:13] There will be a park or anger.
[43:18] Okay.
[43:18] Here we go.
[43:19] Put a lap on that.
[43:23] So have your permits ready.
[43:24] And enjoy someone fall full of fun.
[43:27] Permiss can be purchased at www.lauchmanneur.gov-slash-tennis.
[43:32] If you haven't been to any of the summer music festival,
[43:35] you really miss quite a showing.
[43:37] Every night, every Thursday night in July,
[43:40] except for one was rained out.
[43:42] We had our summer concert series at the Kazeab on Constitution Park.
[43:45] It's a happening place to be Thursday between 6 and 10 p.m.
[43:49] If I hadlauchmanneur's music academy, Disney does Broadway
[43:52] as well as other family events.
[43:55] And for the adults, it's been a wonderful variety of different types of music from hardcovered
[44:00] to tasker, school or walk, and this Thursday night it will be the large mind music festival
[44:04] at six, that's the kid friendly event, and at 730 we are the guy, that guy Larry.
[44:11] We've extended the concert series one with Thursday night, but when I got rained out to 826.
[44:18] Not sure who's going to be yet, but it's going to be somebody magical.
[44:20] We had a great mix of music, this is a wonderful location to take in some summertime tones, enjoy the shows, bring a blanket, bring a chair and a few friends as well as your favorite beverage.
[44:32] August is around the corner and you're at the rest of the summer. A couple of quick things,
[44:37] the fall festival will be Saturday, excuse me, a Saturday, September 26th.
[44:42] Mark, put on your calendar. The autumn festival will be October 17th,
[44:46] and it'll be more on these two events as we get a little closer. That's it for me, Mayor.
[44:49] Thank you.
[44:50] I think this is a great opportunity to thank you.
[44:53] I'm just looking out for an order.
[45:00] I think this series of concerts and also for manning them. He's there every single week for these concerts up there in the community and sharing the joy of the music that everyone but also making sure it happens for everyone.
[45:12] So it takes a lot of time and I'd appreciate it on what you do.
[45:14] Thank you very much.
[45:17] Thank you.
[45:17] Thank you.
[45:18] Nothing to report.
[45:20] Okay.
[45:21] Moving on to the agenda item.
[45:23] We need to appoint a deputy registrar of vital statistics. You all have a resolution.
[45:28] front of you.
[45:33] This is going to formally appoint Julia Davis as to service deputy register of
[45:37] vital statistics because there was a large amount. Do I have a motion to approve? Second?
[45:43] Sorry. All in favor?
[45:45] All in favor?
[45:46] All in favor?
[45:47] Congratulations to you.
[45:52] Okay.
[45:53] The next item on the agenda we are going to table.
[45:56] To the next public meeting.
[45:59] Or maybe maybe work session.
[46:02] We're going to take a look at the next meeting, which is on the fees for the E.B. charging
[46:06] rates.
[46:08] The next item is the authorization to execute a first lease amendment and five-year extension
[46:13] agreement with a AT&T mobility.
[46:17] You have that in your pocket, this is the authorized thing to send me to sign on behalf of the
[46:22] village of Gorge Marge.
[46:23] Do I have a motion?
[46:29] The next item is declaring in June 34 as sure plus property and authorizing its sale.
[46:41] All in favor.
[46:44] And then the next two items will already be taken care of.
[46:48] Demotions that were approved of prior work sessions.
[46:51] We do not need to build on.
[46:52] I'm just going to read for the record on June 24th.
[46:55] There's a point that you feel the unexpired term of mayor
[46:57] and approval of grant application for a jack track.
[47:01] I'm July 13th.
[47:02] There was authorization to execute a license agreement
[47:04] with Everett Prescott and for a lead to sexual technology.
[47:09] Authorization to fund for court, records scanning
[47:11] and shredding services.
[47:13] I just want to pause there for a moment
[47:14] to say huge thank you to our court clerk,
[47:17] choosing units who actually put an application in to get
[47:20] a grant for that, and she's going to be taking paper documents that are sort of in a really
[47:26] flat crowded, dirty room and good-of-skinned women and have them digitally available for
[47:31] everyone. So that's a great thing to do. I appreciate her taking that initiative.
[47:35] All the rising to enter into a contract with Nicole Armofus to provide consultation to climate
[47:42] smart community program. Just as a reminder, the climate smart community program we joined and then
[47:50] We achieved the bronze status in July of 2024.
[47:54] If you haven't been over to the library,
[47:56] as a result of that the work that the large environmental community
[48:00] and the climate smart class force had done over the years,
[48:03] we were eligible to get a $200,000 plus grants,
[48:06] which we've sold panels on top of the library,
[48:09] and that money will be able to go to
[48:10] to embrace some of the electric costs
[48:12] or the village of large amount.
[48:13] And that was an effort by all of the community.
[48:16] It was all the programming that LAC did.
[48:18] It was all of the work that the task force did in working on the points to get the status.
[48:23] So that's really an example of our community efforts working together.
[48:27] In addition, some of those programs that we had done are starting to aspire.
[48:31] So in May of 20 to 26 this year, the task force submitted a renewal for bronze.
[48:37] And we'll find out about that shortly of whether or not we've met all the points to keep that bronze status.
[48:44] So then moving on to public comments, is there anybody in the audience that wants to make it a public comment?
[48:53] Okay? And they're going on two minutes. There are two regular meeting minutes, February 23rd and March 23rd. You have those in your pockets.
[49:03] I need to have a vote to approve those two sets of minutes.
[49:08] In a second. All in favor.
[49:12] Thanks, James.
[49:15] I need the approval.
[49:17] The next half, please.
[49:19] The bills, I see.
[49:20] The bills.
[49:20] I'm up next bill.
[49:22] Thank you, Mayor Brennan.
[49:24] I've examined the bill list.
[49:26] A coded job ID, 4331547 dated 72726
[49:32] in the total of 1,837,933,5 cents, those bills appear to be in order.
[49:42] I seek a motion to approve the payment of these bills.
[49:46] Do I have a second?
[49:49] All in favor?
[49:51] For the more I've examined the bills paid outside of the bill list.
[49:56] dated June 2026 to July 2026 in the total of 555,450 dollars and 26 cents.
[50:07] These bills appeared to have been paid with good cents and justifiably I suppose.
[50:13] I seek a motion to confirm the payment of these bills.
[50:18] So do I have a second?
[50:21] Thank you.
[50:22] All in favour?
[50:23] Bye.
[50:24] Thank you.
[50:25] The last item is upcoming calendar events and before I
[50:29] I mentioned this to events I just want to give a shout out to
[50:32] Brittany O'Neill and Julia Davis who have been instrumental in helping me
[50:37] put out a newsletter which we're trying to do now every Sunday
[50:41] that tells you the events that are happening in the village of large amount that week
[50:44] as well as giving you village news, giving you information about what's happening in the
[50:48] downtown. So if you are in a community group and there's something
[50:51] have me to share with us. We love to include it. But in addition, this is just what the
[50:57] Senate calendar, the Board has added, a work session on August 17th at 530. And there
[51:04] are upcoming events, those Thursdays in the last day of July. And first, we can August
[51:10] concerts in the park in Constitutional Park. And then there's complimentary Pilates and Yoga
[51:16] class in Willow Park on the 30th, and then on the July 30th and August 13th, family groups
[51:22] music in the market out of the park. And with that, I think we can move.
[51:40] Do I have a
[51:41] I hope for anyone who wants to speak to me.
[51:44] I hope you can.
[51:46] I hope you can.
[51:47] No, that's okay.
[51:50] Do you want to speak?
[51:52] Come on.
[51:53] Okay.
[51:53] Pause for one minute from the adjournment.
[52:01] That's it.
[52:01] So I'm just going to ask you to state your record,
[52:04] your name for LSDTV for the folks that are watching us on.
[52:07] I'm here as Joe Ann Grossman from large mountain industries and large mountain
[52:11] construction on West Boston large mountain.
[52:15] No, my full address?
[52:18] Okay.
[52:18] I don't know if this is the right place to be because I've already been to the traffic
[52:23] committee with some problems that I've been having.
[52:27] And I'm sorry.
[52:28] Sorry.
[52:46] I have a serious reading disability, but I have a very good visual and design ability, and I can build anything
[52:59] thing, I can visualize that, I mean, I did all of this work when I was 23 and 24 years old.
[53:08] When I went to get the permits to do this construction, I was 23, 24 and I had to go through
[53:15] all these board meetings and planning boards and zoning and I was required a certain amount
[53:20] of parking for the nursery in the back and we needed more for the amount, you know, they
[53:27] by helping all these stores like how they get a square foot of shine and they counted a certain
[53:34] amount in the front and the rest in the back. We've grown and grown and grown. Our parking lot
[53:39] on busy weekends. We have eight spots there. We are now allowing people since COVID to park in
[53:47] our driveway on one side and we have somebody manning it, you know, one person stands here and
[53:52] and we help people get in and out and are parking and the front was always very valuable to us to us.
[54:00] To the hectare next door at the car wash to the deling extort because people constantly pull in from the nursery.
[54:06] They run extort to the deling order their food, get the food and they go.
[54:10] The car, they go next door, talk to the hectare at the car wash.
[54:13] They make appointments and they go, they come in, they pick up 2-3 flats and they go for many, many years.
[54:19] This is the way we all have survived there.
[54:23] About four years ago, five years ago, I don't know when, large month started this plan
[54:31] to put in the meters and they changed all of the zoning and all the parking and about
[54:36] four years ago, my business went way downhill.
[54:41] Nobody could park in the front, many people didn't even know we existed.
[54:44] people drive by. The Delhi hurt was hurting. One or two different owners went in, went out.
[54:51] Hector said we've all suffered because nobody can part in front of that long stretch
[54:57] of the nursery. So, I couldn't understand what was happening. You know, there was a new person
[55:04] moved in the next door of a mechanic shop. I don't know that he was a lot. It's so many
[55:08] parking spots, but he brings in many, many cars, a lot more than he can handle to fix
[55:15] in a month.
[55:16] Parts on the wall inside at night, in the morning, the seven morning they bring them all out
[55:21] and they park all the way up and down the bus and bus road in front of the nursery.
[55:25] There's no parking anymore, and I talked to the code enforcement people, I've talked
[55:31] to the police, and everyone was going on here.
[55:34] The employees can't park from any of these little stores there, no one can park.
[55:40] We're parking all the way down the street around the corner, so I couldn't understand what was going on.
[55:44] So when I went, I came in here and I talked to a lawn and the traffic committee and they explained to me that four years ago,
[55:52] you guys changed all the hours of the parking here when you put in the meters
[55:56] so that all the people in the commercial district and the stores had a place to park as the employees
[56:01] like we can't pay a meter every hour every two hours so the boards, I don't know which boards
[56:08] actually did this, changed the, I don't know if it's called zoning but they changed the parking rules
[56:14] so that from like right up to police station down is now eight hour parking and that way it's eight
[56:21] hour parking and right here in the commercial district is just two hour parking right
[56:26] When they did that, it went all the way down the road, so now in front of Tony's nursery
[56:33] and me, it's now eight-hour parking, so all the employees from this mechanic shop, which we
[56:42] now have two, because someone from up the street here also just went back, there's no way
[56:48] of two mechanic shops. All their employees parked there every single day, there's no parking
[56:54] and the reason they're legally allowed to do it is because supposedly now that's eight-hour parking.
[57:01] My business has dropped substantially in the last three years.
[57:05] They're badly, you know, it's a problem.
[57:10] So, number one is this rule where they change to eight hours.
[57:14] Now, my argument there is,
[57:17] Miners fees commercial. Tony's nursery is commercial. So if you made all this area commercial
[57:23] two-hour parking and the outside residential area is now the eight hours, my property should
[57:30] not be eight-hour parking anymore. It's still commercial. The front-of-large funders is the front
[57:36] of Tony's nursery. It's still eight-hour parking. I mean, it's still commercial property, right?
[57:43] I also went up and down the street looking for signs for all the parking, and I noticed that at the beginning of a large amount, right after Fuji Mountain, there's a sign that says, welcome to large amount, and that clearly says that from there, oh, it's only four hour parking, so I don't know why the code enforcement agent told me that it's eight hour.
[58:09] I took pictures, this one just showed you the sign which they need a new sign because you
[58:15] can't see it, it's all bleached out. But I wrote in with the sign says if you get out
[58:20] of the crime look real carefully. And this, you can see where the nursery is right on the
[58:26] street. I'm sure you guys know the medical building there. And that clearly says four-hour
[58:31] parking.
[58:33] So, you know, I don't know what we can do about it. This is what it looks like
[58:38] every day, there's all seasons.
[58:41] Everything one of these cars are from that shop.
[58:49] It's an eye sort now there.
[58:50] It looks like the Bronx.
[58:52] They have cars everywhere.
[58:53] They have cars out in the street that don't have
[58:55] license plates, which is illegal.
[58:59] They have another business they opened up in there
[59:02] that's not supposed to be.
[59:03] They're a car sales place.
[59:05] There's no car sales place in this zone.
[59:08] And they opened up a car.
[59:10] But that's not my issue.
[59:11] I don't care what they do that's not correct.
[59:13] but I do care what damage they're doing. First of all, it's the look of the nursery.
[59:19] The look of the whole block now.
[59:23] So, let's try to come back to the county.
[59:25] Sharing your concerns with the board. We obviously can't make any decisions tonight,
[59:30] but I will take everything you're saying under a basket. I'll talk to you,
[59:34] trust me, trust me, trust me, trust me, trust me, trust me, and we can take a look at this area.
[59:38] You may already know that this state is looking at this growth also for renovations.
[59:44] So we're going to be looking at this growth closely anyway because we're looking at their plan as well.
[59:49] And I would love to be able to circle back and talk to you a little bit more about that.
[59:53] Once I have a chance to look at it.
[59:54] Okay?
[1:00:00] Okay, but you know that I will follow up with you.
[1:00:05] I'm very glad that you're mayor.
[1:00:07] Well, I don't need any of those back to my nursery ones, because I just found those, and I'm so happy to see you.
[1:00:16] You know, if you want to keep those temporarily, you know, okay.
[1:00:20] Those are the start-ups.
[1:00:22] Yeah, I didn't find them for a long time.
[1:00:24] I also want to make recommendation of something
[1:00:27] that I've brought up for a couple of years in the past,
[1:00:30] but nobody seems to care about it like I do.
[1:00:33] Constitution for a few guys did a great job with everything.
[1:00:36] There is beautiful, it's perfect, it's everything.
[1:00:39] You have four or three gardens in the front.
[1:00:42] They each have like three trees,
[1:00:44] and then they have some azaleas, most of them are dead,
[1:00:47] because the irrigation problems in the beginning
[1:00:49] and because they didn't do proper soil preparation,
[1:00:53] and you know, I'm big on soil, and so it's very compact there.
[1:00:58] But the thing that annoys me is that the bits,
[1:01:01] let's say this is the bed,
[1:01:02] goes right up to the sidewalk.
[1:01:04] And for years, I've been asking Rick who says he can't do anything
[1:01:07] about it, so I wrote many emails to the office here,
[1:01:12] the mayor's office and everything.
[1:01:14] I offered to do it myself from the sidewalk in about two feet.
[1:01:19] I wanted to put a strip of sod or seed it because the one thing that's very annoying is when someone has a bed that goes right up to a sidewalk.
[1:01:28] Even at homeowners when I work at their house, I always try to talk them into letting me put a grass strip there, which prevents all the dirt from getting on the sidewalk, all the mulch from getting on the sidewalk.
[1:01:41] And after every rain you go up and down the sidewalk, all you see is mud or chips, mulch, whatever.
[1:01:47] You've got a beautiful park, we've got beautiful large mountains, and that always has looked
[1:01:53] terrible since they did the park.
[1:01:55] I mean, I would see it, I would saw it, I'd replaced some of those azaleas because you
[1:01:59] got to have dead ones there for the last two years,
[1:02:04] and we can't do that.
[1:02:06] We can't have that.
[1:02:07] and I want to talk hardly as you will.
[1:02:10] Okay, nothing like you.
[1:02:12] And I would be happy to take you off on your offer.
[1:02:15] I will speak to the trustees about what we want to do.
[1:02:19] And we will circle back on what we can make.
[1:02:22] If you want to wear off of my designs in the Constitution Park,
[1:02:25] that's called that, you know,
[1:02:27] based on five years ago,
[1:02:28] when the park was renovated,
[1:02:30] we not convey it to you in the arts,
[1:02:32] but we don't want to do it.
[1:02:33] We have made it for it, and we have the truth,
[1:02:35] and it's kind of fair.
[1:02:36] And we aren't currently in poverty, we're talking, we're trying to work not far, who
[1:02:42] added the generosity of some other young herniated, you know, individuals, well, are living
[1:02:47] in climate and turn we did not.
[1:02:48] But I think it's really important to me to incorporate your feedback into that moment.
[1:02:52] It's very important that as a business side, and you're like that, but we're not able to
[1:02:55] be with you.
[1:02:56] We really need to be with you.
[1:02:58] Those beds, I may be wrong, I'd have to come out here at four or five in the morning,
[1:03:02] I don't know what time they run, their drips, and their drips.
[1:03:06] They're okay for the trees, but they're not good for little shrubs, because if one dies
[1:03:10] and you replace it or you add to it, you then have to redo everything and nobody to sprinkle
[1:03:16] guys, they don't come back, you know, once they're gone, in my gardens I always recommend
[1:03:22] sprays, especially for grass, because dripped lines don't do anything for the lawn, and that's
[1:03:27] one of the problems here. So that has to be looked up.
[1:03:33] because I don't know what they're saying.
[1:03:35] Well, it's wonderful to be here.
[1:03:37] Thank you.
[1:03:38] Thank you.
[1:03:39] And I'm over there.
[1:03:41] I'm going to walk out.
[1:03:41] I will say that Joanna is doing a treat.
[1:03:45] Also, um, um,
[1:03:47] really is onto the first treat today.
[1:03:49] And I'm very well aware, you know,
[1:03:50] we haven't met.
[1:03:51] They have donated treat very generously
[1:03:53] to plants in our apartment,
[1:03:55] throughout our public.
[1:03:56] I'm going to play the more than a way
[1:03:57] to move up.
[1:03:59] Excuse me, sir.
[1:04:01] What do you call this?
[1:04:02] We were supposed to be born, but we played into those times when we were born.
[1:04:09] When we got born, we thought that they didn't know how to be born and how to be born.
[1:04:16] So, we were down. Then I kind of felt it.
[1:04:19] We had to have a lot to do with something.
[1:04:22] He takes a whole survey with the background.
[1:04:25] And then we came in with our caterpillars that we planted.
[1:04:28] And I have an hour with a big tree sun,
[1:04:30] but he then issues, and we then issues,
[1:04:34] so I still have those trees.
[1:04:37] And should I say a little bit more?
[1:04:38] I think we hear a little bit.
[1:04:39] She also did a little bit of rapist, a lot of old back then.
[1:04:42] Yes.
[1:04:43] She had a lot of time with respectful,
[1:04:44] I'm a character from my house.
[1:04:46] I'm a character from that house.
[1:04:47] I don't think so.
[1:04:48] You know what I mean?
[1:04:49] You've only found a character from my house.
[1:04:52] Every day in my office.
[1:04:53] Every day in my office.
[1:04:55] I was like, what's the goal?
[1:04:57] My new goal?
[1:04:59] Oh, oh.
[1:04:59] Oh no.
[1:05:02] That's lost.
[1:05:03] Oh no.
[1:05:03] That was correct now.
[1:05:05] That was brandy.
[1:05:07] Yeah.
[1:05:08] So go back to your normal.
[1:05:09] I'm going to go back to your normal.
[1:05:10] I'm going to go to your normal.
[1:05:11] You'll say, look at me.
[1:05:12] I'll let it go.
[1:05:13] All right.
[1:05:13] All right.
[1:05:14] I'll go back to the computer.
[1:05:15] I'll go back to the computer.
[1:05:17] I'll go back to the computer.
[1:05:18] I'll go back to the computer.