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CC Board of Trustees Meeting 07/06/2026
Published: Jul 6, 2026
Village Establishes $35,000 Fund for Downtown Aesthetics Improvements Using County Grant
The board adopted a resolution establishing Capital Project Number 2026-303 for $35,000 for downtown aesthetics improvements. This funding comes from a Westchester County grant that must be used by the end of the year. The project involves outdoor aesthetics improvements around Beach Street and the purchase of activation equipment for village-wide use. This is an administrative step to create the budget necessary to spend the grant funds before the deadline.
New Members Appointed to Porchester Veteran Advisory Commission
The board appointed members to the Porchester Veteran Advisory Commission. The appointments include Mayor Louis Marino, Trustee Phil DeRazio, Trustee Gregory Ford, and one new member, Frederick H. Griffin. The terms for the trustees and mayor will be adjusted based on their last day in office for their current terms. The appointments were approved.
Village Attorney Jim Carpinello Retires; Callie Jones Appointed Successor
The village manager recognized the retirement of Village Attorney Jim Carpinello, who served after the retirement of Anthony Sorretto. Carpinello is credited with providing thoughtful legal guidance, practical solutions, and a steady hand during challenging matters, extending his support beyond his responsibilities. The manager expressed confidence in Callie Jones to assume the role of Village Attorney, congratulating her on the new position. The village staff extended gratitude to Jim Carpinello for his dedicated service and wished him and his wife Lisa happiness in retirement.
Ethical Debate Arises Over Trustee Attendance at Chamber Events Funded by Village
During the discussion on the Chamber of Commerce agreement, Trustee Abel raised ethical concerns regarding a clause allowing Trustees and Village Administrator's Office staff to attend chamber events at no personal cost, funded by the village's $10,000 payment. He cited potential conflicts with New York State's General Municipal Law and the risk of undermining public trust. He proposed removing specific wording to avoid the appearance of personal gain. Mayor Marino and other trustees defended the clause, stating that such attendance is a professional duty for the village's benefit and analogous to other official village memberships like Womoa or NICOM. They argued that it fosters crucial relationships with the business community and other municipalities. The amendment to remove the wording failed, and the original agreement was approved.
Village Approves IT Support Contract, Street Paving, Railing Repair, and Downtown Aesthetics Funding
The Board of Trustees approved awarding bid RFP 2026-04 for desktop network and server administration and support to DCC Incorporated DBA Del Zoto Consulting. This company is the current IT consultant. The contract is based on an hourly rate of $200, with a yearly flat fee of $1,400 for server maintenance. The previous year's cost was approximately $200,000. The board also approved establishing Capital Project Number 2026-302 for the 2026 street paving program at an amount of $1,760,000, funded by state CHIPS funding. Additionally, bid number 202607-2026 for the paving program was awarded to Laura Lee Industry LLC for $1,643,130. A bid for Bolkett railing repair was awarded to J-Corp Construction Contractor Incorporated for $59,600, with efforts to seek reimbursement from Costco. Lastly, Capital Project Number 2026-303 was established for $35,000 for downtown aesthetics improvements, funded by a Westchester County grant, to be spent by year-end.
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