Budget and EMS Flycar Location Discussed at Town Board Meeting
By Stephen E. Lipken
Pelham Town Supervisor Theresa K. Mohan called the October 5th Legislative Meeting to order, stating that high-level budget discussions will occur all day on Wednesday, October 14th. The budget, by law, must be filed with the Town Clerk by Friday, October 30th.
There was some objection to the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Flycar area being placed next to the Post Office. “We’re not having that discussion tonight,” Councilwoman Maura Curtin said. “We had a meeting a couple of weeks ago where our Facilities Planner made a presentation. We are still trying to figure out the best location for that EMS station. What we have now is not adequate. There is no imminent decision made on how to move forward with that and the Board did not approve any $3.6 million-dollar EMS location.”
Resolutions included authorizing the Pelham Town Court to apply for Justice Court Assistance Program funding (JCAP), under the auspices of the New York State Unified Court System. The Town Court can apply for a 2026-27 grant cycle up to $30,000.
Another Resolution appoints members of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Advisory Committee, serving staggered terms of two to three years as determined by the Town Board.
It was resolved that the Town Board to appoint the following individuals as as voting members of the EMS Advisory Committee for the terms indicated: Two-Year Terms: Theresa Mohan, Town Supervisor; Roy Eappen, Resident and Volunteer. Three-Year Terms: Maura Curtin, Town Board Member; Gene Ianuzzi, Resident and Westchester Regional Emergency Medical Services Council (WREMSCO) Vice Chair.
It was further resolved that Mark Baumblatt, EMS Director shall participate in the EMS Advisory in an ex officio, non-voting capacity, in accordnance with the Charter.
The next Resolution adopted the 2026 Adjusted Base Proportions for the Town and School District: Town of Pelham Homestead: 82.064789; Non-Homestead, 17.935211. Pelham School District Homestead, 82.047607; Non-Homestead, 17.952393.