YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y.— It was a short meeting by Yorktown standards on Tuesday—lasting under two hours—as the Town Board held a work session to discuss implementing ADP for payroll, accepting a proposed Administrative Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, and address other routine matters, including a proposed business use.
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Sandrine Nseng, who serves as the town’s rental assistance program director, was in front of the board to present routine updates to rules regarding the Housing Opportunities through Modernization Act of 2016. The new rules go into effect on July 1. Those interested in learning more can visit the Section 8 Housing page on the town’s website.
Comptroller Gennelle MacNeil presented plans to implement ADP and switch the town from a manual to an automated pay system. The current system is time-consuming, MacNeil and Town Supervisor Ed Lachterman said, making it difficult to get other tasks done when it’s time to do payroll.
MacNeil called ADP a more uniform platform that would put all documents and papers in one space. Other benefits discussed included online employee onboarding, as well as the elimination annually of 10,000 pieces of paper for timesheets as well as 6,500 direct deposit remittances.
She said the switch would be a “better experience for employees and payroll.” MacNeil’s office will meet with ADP this week to finalize, and she said they hope to have a resolution on the agenda at the board’s next meeting.
Lachterman called payroll one of the town’s “not so sexy” jobs, but said this change helps get “Yorktown modernized.”
The board approved a license agreement with the Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps to store fly cars through Dec. 31, 2026.
Brett McCormack, owner of Menagerie Beer, was in front of the board to present a proposal for a small-scale brewery and tasting room at 1735 Front St., near the Elevate Event Lounge, which would take over a space formerly used as a gym called Fit Body Boot Camp.
McCormack said, “It’s all about the experience,” emphasizing the proposal's Hudson Valley focus. He sees the space as being “small” and “intimate.” He added that the license will allow for local distribution, but that’s not the primary goal of the business.
Councilman Sergio Esposito expressed his support:
“You don’t have to sell me on it,” he said.
Next steps include considering a text amendment to the local law. This change would require a public hearing.
The Town Board discussed setting a public hearing for July 1 to gather feedback on a proposed local law to amend Chapter 300 of the Town Code, titled “Zoning.” The amendment would revise Section 300-256(A)(1), expanding the Lake Osceola Planned Design District Overlay Zone by adding Tax Parcel 6.14, Block 1, Lot 2—located at 3000 Navajo Rd.—and replacing the current zoning map with an updated version.
The applicant, Creative Living, seeks to redevelop the 49.6-acre site as a mixed-use commercial, recreation and multi-family residential development. The proposal includes a 23,000-square-foot athletic facility, a 5,500-square-foot clubhouse, and 242 units of multifamily housing. Residents of nearby Jefferson Village were in the audience on Tuesday.
A copy of the proposed local law is available in the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours or online at yorktown.org/townclerk under “Pending Projects.” All interested parties are invited to speak at the public hearing.
Councilwoman Susan Siegel said she doesn’t believe it’s ready for a public hearing and wants to have a “fuller discussion.” But Councilwoman Luciana Haughwout said she thinks it’s time, and that she believes the public “wants to know” where the town is at with the project.
Lachterman said it’s time to move forward, and called three weeks enough time.
Jacob Tussel resigned from his position as a laborer in the Police Department, effective June 20. Lachterman expressed his best wishes.
The comptroller was authorized to pay Maria DeRubeis the cash value of her unused time. She was also authorized to process a budget transfer for John C. Hart Memorial Library.
A bid was advertised for plumbing work on various town buildings. A rebid was advertised for repairs to the Albert. A Capellini Community and Cultural Center. Other resolutions, including those from the Office of the Superintendent of Highways, and further information can be found in the meeting agenda.
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