The Village/Town of Mount Kisco | 914-864-0059 | www.mountkiscony.gov
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Welcome to the Village of Mount Kisco e-newsletter. In addition to continued communication on Facebook, Twitter, enotify, and Nixle, we will be using this vehicle to summarize Village government activities and share news about upcoming events.
(Photo Credit John Rhodes)
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Amending Chapter 61 of the Village Code (PACE)
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On Monday, June 17th, the Village Board of Trustees approved amending Chapter 61 of the Village's Code, as it relates to PACE financing.
Energize NY Open C-PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) is operated by Energy Improvement Corporation (EIC) and provides a low cost, long-term alternative to traditional loans to fund clean energy projects in commercially owned buildings. Open C-PACE is not a bank loan and differs from traditional financing options because:
- financing is available for up to 100% of the project cost, or can be combined with other financing
- competitive private financing from EIC-approved capital providers
- customizable loan terms up to the expected life of the improvement
- repayment is secured through a benefit assessment lien that is subordinate to municipal taxes
- financing automatically transfers to a new owner if the property is sold
- projects must comply with NY State Article 5-L (NY’s PACE law) and NYSERDA's Commercial PACE Guidance Document
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Special Use Permit for Communication Tower
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On Monday, June 17th, the Village Board of Trustees approved a special use permit for a communication tower on Mountain Avenue.
The existing tower will be replaced with a 109 foot tower that will host the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) emergency services and commercial carriers.
Thank you to our Planning Board. They worked diligently to minimize environmental and visual impacts.
Co-location of commercial carriers will provide more effective cellular coverage and limit the need for additional towers. Our partnership with the MTA will provide communication access for our Village first responders.
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Public Hearing on Adopting Revised Zoning Map
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A public hearing for comment on the revised zoning map for the Village is scheduled for Monday, July 8th, 2019, at 7pm.
For information on the map, please click below.
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Upcoming Municipal Meetings
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- 7/8: Board of Trustees
- 7/9: Planning Board
- 7/10: Recreation Commission
- 7/16: Zoning Board of Appeals
- 7/17: Architectural Review Board
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Clean Energy and Real Savings
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Mount Kisco Energy Customers Register for Community Solar
Save 10% on Your Energy Bill
Solar energy generated on our capped landfill will add power to the grid. Approximately 100 residents and small businesses have the opportunity to receive credits for the energy generated.
Sustainable Westchester will be present at MKAC concert on 6/26 to answer questions and help with registration.
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How it works:
- Register to participate by signing an agreement
- Receive a monthly credit on your ConEd bill
- Receive a monthly e-statement of credit and upcoming debit
- Your bank account will be debited monthly
(Property must be in the incorporated Village/Town of Mount Kisco. To register you will need your ConEdison account number and bank account routing number.)
Questions: Contact Sustainable Westchester at (914) 242-4725.
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Tuesday, June 25th - Election Primary
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On Tuesday, June 25th, there are primary elections throughout our region. In Mount Kisco, the only primary election available for voters is for Westchester County Court Judge.
Please note: only those registered in the Democratic or Independence parties are able to vote in this primary in Mount Kisco, as they are the only two parties with primaries for this race.
The customary voting sites in the VIllage will be open from 6:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m. for those registered to vote in these primaries.
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In the 1890's, New York City, in its search for water throughout Westchester County, claimed Byram Lake as one of its water sources and built a dam creating a 262 acre reservoir.
For 64 years, Mount Kisco bought half of its water supply (Byram Reservoir) from the city and the rest came from wells. In 1957 the city no longer needed Byram Lake Reservoir as a water supply so they declared Byram Lake surplus real estate and placed it on the market. A group of Mount Kisco residents were alarmed by the threat that the reservoir and the surrounding forested area would be developed however they were hampered by legal barriers. Eugene and Agnes Meyer, owners of the Washington Post, had built their Seven Springs estate on the western shore of Byram Lake Reservoir. Being active philanthropists who supported Mount Kisco, they bought the reservoir for $300,000 and deeded it to Mount Kisco in 1958. - Harry McCartney, Mount Kisco Historian.
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Byram Lake is not a public park. The following activities are permitted:
- Boating (for fishing purposes)
- Fishing off of the shore
Picnicking and sunbathing are not permitted. Dogs are not permitted.
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Attention Boat Owners:
If you have a boat at Byram Lake, and the registration has lapsed, you must re-register the boat by Monday, July 8th. All boats left at the lake that are not properly registered by 7/8 will be removed by the Village and will become Village property.
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Summer Concerts in the Big Little Village
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To comply with state regulations, the Village/Town of Mount Kisco issues a report describing the quality of our drinking water.
We are once again proud to present our annual water quality report, covering all testing performed between January 1 and December 31, 2018.
Throughout the years, we have dedicated ourselves to producing drinking water that meets all state and federal standards. Last year, your tap water met all state and federal drinking water health standards, and our system did not violate any other maximum contaminant level or water quality standard. We continually strive to adopt new methods for delivering the best quality drinking water to you. As new challenges to drinking water safety emerge, we remain vigilant in meeting the goals of source water protection, water conservation, and community education while continuing to serve the needs of all our water users.
Please share with us your thoughts or concerns about the information in this report. After all, well-informed customers are our best allies.
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Stormwater Presentation, Bulletin, and Survey
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On March 10, 2003, the Village of Mount Kisco began the development of its Stormwater Management Plan, mandated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and administered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). The plan requires that the Village make every effort to improve the water quality of its streams, lakes, and rivers. The Village must implement six (6) minimum control measures including educating the public, soliciting participation and involvement of the public, detection and elimination of illicit discharges, control of construction site runoff, maintenance and operation of post construction structural Best Management Practices and pollution prevention and good housekeeping at municipal facilities.
Recognizing the need for improving the quality of our surface waters, the Village passed legislation in the initial stages of its Stormwater Management Program, designed to control the quantity and quality of runoff from new development and redevelopment, and insure that stormwater runoff from a project, once completed, created minimal or no impact on water quality. Mount Kisco has been a proponent of maintaining and improving water quality and is part of a municipal consortium working to improve water quality in the Saw Mill River, Kisco River, and New York City Water Supply.
For further information, to assist the Village in its efforts, or to report an illicit discharge, contact Stormwater Management Coordinator Edward Brancati at 914-864-0001 or e-mail
[email protected]
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For issues outside of business hours, please contact Joe Luppino at 914-879-2396 or e-mail [email protected].
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The Village is gauging residents'
interest in participating in food scrap recycling. Please review the information below before responding.
Why recycle food scraps?
Food scraps are one of the largest components of trash sent to landfills and incinerators. In a landfill, food scraps create methane, which is a potent greenhouse gas. When incinerated, scraps do not burn well because they contain water. The recycling alternative turns food scraps into compost which captures their nutrients and returns them to the environment.
How the program works:
Collect your food scraps in a counter-top pail. You will be able to purchase one from Village Hall that is designed for food scrapping, or you can use your own. Transfer contents to a larger transportation bin, which for most will be about 3-4 times a week. Bring your transportation bin to the recycling center, which is located at the DPW facility on Columbus Avenue. If you are using bags, you must use compostable bags which will be available for sale at Village Hall.
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Here is a snapshot of likely materials and costs:
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What can be composted:
Fruits and vegetables
Meat and poultry
Fish and shellfish
Dairy products
Bread and pasta
Rice and grains
Egg shells
Chips and snacks
Nuts and seeds
Leftover, spoils and expired food
Coffee grounds
Tea bags
Cut flowers
Compostable bags
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We seek input from residents who live in the incorporated Town/Village of Mount Kisco. (Those in the Mount Kisco Post Office area who are residents of other municipalities are eligible to participate in their town's program.)
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Community Sign - Reserve a Spot!
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The Village's Community Sign is Here!
This sign will serve as a focal point for those visiting Mount Kisco, and we welcome reservations for community events. Please note:
- Reservations must be made at least a week in advance.
- Signs can be posted for a maximum of 2 weeks.
- Your organization is responsible for installing and removing sign. (Signs not removed will be discarded.)
- Your organization will be assigned a slot/location (top is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 is bottom).
- Mount Kisco based and Bedford Central School District groups will be given priority.
- Political signs are not allowed.
- Signs should be 16 x 96 inches.
The Village will not host lawn signs on any public property. Signs found on public space, will be removed.
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There are a few opportunities available to participate on Village Boards that make a huge difference in our community. If you would like to volunteer, please contact [email protected].
Planning Board
Responsible for the review and approval of all applications concerning site plans, subdivisions, change of use, and special permits. As part of the review of most applications, the Planning Board is also assisted by the Building Inspector, the Village Planner, the Village Engineer, the Village Attorney, and other special consultants when required.
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
Interpret the zoning ordinance and grant variances from strict interpretation of the ordinance. Enforcement of the zoning ordinance is the responsibility of the Building Inspector. In carrying out the duties of the position, the Building Inspector does not have discretionary authority, but is simply to follow the letter of the ordinance. Where the language is unclear or whenever there is a doubt about the meaning of provisions of the ordinance, the ZBA has the power and duty to interpret the ordinance.
Architectural Review Board (ARB)
Review the appropriateness of proposed building, structure alterations, or additions in relation to the established character of other structures in the immediate area, and with respect to significant architectural features. In addition to the aesthetics of building construction, the ARB is also responsible for reviewing and approving proposed signage in accordance with the Village's sign ordinance.
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