HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-09-24 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS
VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
AGENDA
7:00 P.M.— EXECUTIVE SESSION: Inflow & Infiltration Inter-Municipal
Agreement
7:30 P.M. —REGULAR MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT/PRESENTATIONS
AFFORDABLE HOUSING:
1) Considering a resolution referring a petition for zoning map
amendment, application for subdivision approval and
application for site plan approval for property located at 259
North Ridge Street to the Planning Board for a report and
recommendation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Considering award the bid for Contract #15-17: Tire Changer &
Balancing Machine
2. Considering an application for permit for Fireworks Display
3. Considering waiving the filming hours restriction for a specific
permit application
4. Considering declaring municipal office equipment and vehicles
as surplus for sale
5. Considering the approval of minutes from the meetings of May
12, 2015 and August 18, 2015
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6. Considering a request for the removal of a significant tree at 699
Westchester Avenue
7. Considering a budget transfer for Contract 15-05 Village Hall
Paint and Carpeting.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1) Westchester County Inflow & Infiltration Inter-Municipal
Agreement
ACTION ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS SUBJECT TO THE
CONSENT OF THE TRUSTEES PRESENT AT THE MEETING
THE NEXT SPECIAL AND REGULAR TRUSTEES MEETINGS:
October 13 and October 27, 2015
BOARD: Trustee Susan R. Epstein
Trustee David M. Heiser
Trustee Jason A. Klein
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick
Mayor Paul S. Rosenberg
VILLAGE STAFF: Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator
Sarah Bledsoe, Assistant to the Village Administrator
Edward Beane, Esq., Village Counsel
Michel Nowak, Superintendent of Public Works
Fred Seifert, Public Access Coordinator/IT
Paula Patafio, Meeting Secretary
Mayor Paul Rosenberg welcomed everyone to the Thursday, September
24, 2015 Board of Trustees meeting. He noted that the Board just came
from an executive session where they discussed the Inflow and Infiltration
Inter-Municipal Agreement.
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Mayor Rosenberg called for item 96, out of order, with the consensus of
the Board.
RESOLUTION:
6) Considering a request for the removal of a significant tree at
699 Westchester Avenue
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A REQUEST FOR THE REMOVAL OF A
SIGNIFICANT TREE AT 699 WESTCHESTER AVENUE
WHEREAS, the property owner of 699 Westchester Avenue has
submitted a tree removal application to the Village of Rye Brook; and
WHEREAS, under section 235-21 of the Village of Rye Brook Village
Code no Significant Tree over 36" DBH shall be removed without the approval
of the Village Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, said tree is considered a Significant Tree.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees
hereby approves the Tree Removal Permit application made by the property
owner of 699 Westchester Avenue for the removal of the following:
One (1) White Oak Tree approximately 38" in diameter DBH
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the property owner of 699
Westchester Avenue shall replant two (2) trees as required by code in
consultation with the Village Superintendent of Public Works.
The representative for the applicant addressed the Board. He noted that
the tree is 80% dead and poses a high safety risk. The applicant has agreed
to do replanting. Mr. Michel Nowak, Superintendent of Public Works,
agreed that the tree was a safety risk and noted that there is a tree
replanting plan in place.
On a motion made by Trustee Susan Epstein, and seconded by Trustee
David Heiser, the resolution was adopted.
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Sarah Bledsoe, called the roll:
Trustee Susan Epstein voting aye
Trustee Jason Klein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
Mayor Rosenberg took a second resolution out of order from the Agenda:
3) Considering waiving the filming hours restriction for a specific
permit application
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WAIVING THE FILMING HOURS RESTRICTION FOR A SPECIFIC
PERMIT APPLICATION
WHEREAS, Section 123-7(a) of the Village Code outlines the
permissible hours of filming, indicating that filming may only take place
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and
between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Saturday; and
WHEREAS, an application to film at 900 King Street and 208 Ivy Hill
Ln on Friday, September 25, 2015 has been received by the Village Clerk's
Office; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has requested that the permissible hours of
operation be extended from 11:00pm to 2:00am to accommodate their filming
needs at 900 King Street; and
WHEREAS, Section 123-10 of the Village Code provides that the
Village Board may waive certain provisions of the filming code at their
discretion.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board
hereby waives the filming restrictions with respect to hours of operation and
permits the applicant to film from 10:00am on Friday, September 25, 2015 until
2:OOam on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at 900 King Street, on the following
conditions:
1. That all lighting be directed to the interior of the building and no lighting
shall be projected outward from the property or at any adjacent property
or street
2. Between 11:OOpm and 3:OOam, the applicant shall provide a traffic guide
for vehicles leaving the project site to prevent them from entering the
Arbors Subdivision
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk is authorized to sign
and execute all documents necessary to accomplish the purposes of this
resolution.
A member of the filming company noted that they would like to film at
208 Ivy Hill Lane in the Arbors at noon, with a set up at 7:00 a.m. The
second phase of filming will take place at 900 King Street in the evening.
The Mayor questioned the effect on traffic. It was noted that large pickup
trucks will bring equipment to the Arbors and then return to 900 King
Street. The company has rented parking from some of the neighboring
homes and there will not be any parking on the residential streets within
the Arbors. When filming has been completed at the Arbors, the trucks
will return and bring the equipment to 900 King Street.
Trustee Klein noted that that the night filming will be at 900 King Street.
The lighting will be aimed in the interior of the building. The filming is
for the show, the Blindspot, which airs Monday nights at 10:00 p.m. on
NBC.
On a motion made by Trustee Susan Epstein, and seconded by Trustee
David Heiser, the resolution was adopted.
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The roll was called:
Trustee Susan Epstein voting aye
Trustee Jason Klein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
Mayor Rosenberg returned to the order of the agenda:
AFFORDABLE HOUSING:
1) Considering a resolution referring a petition for zoning map
amendment, application for subdivision approval and
application for site plan approval for property located at 259
North Ridge Street to the Planning Board for a report and
recommendation.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that the applicant was not in attendance.
Normal procedure would be an overview presentation from the
applicant. This application is important to the County. A
resolution has been prepared and is heavily laced with conditions,
and Mayor Rosenberg felt comfortable with adopting the resolution.
The application submitted is enough for the item to be on the
agenda for the Board of Trustees this evening. The information,
however, is not sufficient for the Planning Board. There are several
items missing and if the items are not submitted then the application
will not be heard by the Planning Board at its next meeting. This
application will be significantly vetted by the Planning Board
before it comes back to the Board of Trustees for approval.
Trustee Heiser agreed with Mayor Rosenberg. The Planning Board
will fully review the project and provide a report and
recommendation to the Board of Trustees.
The matter was adjourned to the end of the meeting to allow the
applicant the opportunity to make an appearance.
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RESOLUTIONS:
1) Considering award the bid for Contract #15-17: Tire Changer
& Balancing Machine
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING AWARDING THE BID FOR
CONTRACT #15-17: TIRE CHANGER AND BALANCER
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has solicited bids for Contract
#15-17, Tire Changer and Balancer; and,
WHEREAS, the bid for Contract 915-17 was advertised in the Westmore
News as the Official Newspaper of the Village of Rye Brook, and was also made
available on the Empire State Purchasing Group bid system; and
WHEREAS, at 10:00am on Wednesday, August 2, 2015 the Village
Administrator opened sealed bids as summarized below:
Bidder Base Bid
Shawn Andrews
Snap-On $29,326.47
LiftNow Automotive
Hunter $29,739.00
AND WHEREAS, the bid specifications and requirements provide that a
contractor's bid pricing must remain valid for one year following the date of the
award; and
WHEREAS, the bid specifications and requirements provide that the
contracts awarded shall be available to other municipalities or government
agencies for purchasing through Piggybacking in accordance with General
Municipal Law 103 (16) and that the contractor must honor the pricing listed to
any municipality or government agency allowed by law to Piggyback.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that following review of the
bids by the Village Administrator and Village Engineer, the Village Board of
Trustees hereby determines that the lowest responsible bidder meeting all the
requirements of the bid document is LiftNow Automotive for the base bid
amount of$29,739.00
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that that the Village of Rye
Brook Board of Trustees hereby awards the bid for Contract #15-17 to LiftNow
Automotive in the total bid amount of$29,739.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that that the Mayor and Village
Administrator are hereby authorized to execute and delivery any documents
necessary and appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this resolution.
Mr. Bradbury noted that the lowest bid did not meet the requirements. The
bids were within a few hundred dollars. Edward Beane, Esq., noted that
the Village was not selecting the higher bid, it was selecting the lowest
valid bid.
On a motion made by Trustee Susan Epstein, and seconded by Trustee
Jason Rednick, the resolution was adopted.
Ms. Bledsoe called the roll:
Trustee Susan Epstein voting aye
Trustee Jason Klein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
2) Considering an application for permit for Fireworks Display
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
GRANTING AN APPLICATION BY THE BLIND BROOK CLUB
FOR A PERMIT TO CONDUCT A FIREWORKS DISPLAY
WHEREAS, The Blind Brook Club ("Applicant") has submitted an
application to the Village of Rye Brook seeking permission to conduct a
fireworks display at its property located at 980 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase,
New York, in the R-20 Zoning District and the Anderson Hill Road Scenic
Roads Overlay Zoning District; and
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WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees is the Approval Authority for
the application in accordance with Sections 127-4 of the Village Code and
Section 405.00 of the New York State Penal Law; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees has received and reviewed
the information submitted by the Applicant in connection with the application,
including but not limited to the following:
I. Name of the body sponsoring the display (The Blind Brook Club with
display to be operated by Fireworks by Grucci, Inc., 20 Pinehurst
Drive, Bellport,NY 11713); and
2. Verified statement from the Applicant identifying the individuals
authorized to fire the display, including certificate numbers and
verifying that such individuals possess a valid New York State
Certificate of Competence as a pyrotechnician;
3. The date and time of day at which the display is to be held (October
3, 2015 at 9:00 p.m. for approximately 6-8 minutes); and
4. The exact location planned for the display (shown on diagram); and
5. The number and kinds of fireworks to be discharged (list submitted);
and
6. A diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing
the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged, the location of
all buildings, highways and other lines of communication, the lines
behind which the audience will be restrained and the location of all
nearby trees, telegraph or telephone lines or other overhead
obstructions; and
7. Certificate of Liability Insurance; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees recognizes that the proposed location
of the fireworks display is within the Z-1 "Instrument Approach Zone" for the
Westchester County Airport, and therefore, has requested information from the
Applicant and made its own inquiries via Village Staff, regarding Federal
Aviation Administration compliance; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees pursuant to the State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA) determines the proposed action to be a Type II
action requiring no further environmental review pursuant to SEQRA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye
Brook Board of Trustees hereby approves a permit to The Blind Brook Club to
conduct a fireworks display at its property located at 980 Anderson Hill Road,
Purchase, New York on October 3, 2015 at 9:00 p.m. for approximately six to
eight (6-8) minutes, subject to the following conditions:
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I. The Applicant shall execute and enter into an
Indemnification Agreement in favor of the Village of
Rye Brook in a form provided by the Village.
2. The Applicant shall provide, at least three (3) days
before the scheduled display, the names of the persons
who shall conduct the display along with copies of
their valid New York State Certificates of Competence
as a pyro technician.
3. The Applicant shall produce to the Village, at least
three (3) days prior to the scheduled display, a letter
from the US Department of Transportation/FAA
stating that the US DOT/FAA does not object to the
fireworks display.
4. The Applicant shall provide information to the Village
concerning the maximum height of the shell bursts
from the display. Such information shall be submitted
as soon as possible following adoption of this
resolution.
5. All persons in charge of firing the fireworks shall be
over the age of eighteen (18) years, competent and
physically fit for the task and shall possess a valid
New York State Certificate of Competence ("Certified
Operator"). The Certified Operators may be aided by
Authorized Assistants.
6. There shall be at least two (2) Certified Operators
meeting the conditions set forth in Condition 91,
above, constantly on duty during the discharge.
7. At least two (2) approved type fire extinguishers shall
be kept at as widely separated points as possible within
the actual area of the display. The Applicant shall
revise and resubmit the diagram of the display site to
reflect the locations of the fire extinguishers that will
be kept at widely separated points within the display
area
8. This permit shall be null and void unless approved by
the Chief of Police, the Chief of the Fire Department,
and the Building Inspector of the Village of Rye
Brook.
9. This permit shall not be transferable.
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10. The fireworks to be fired in the display permitted
herein shall not be sold, possessed, used or distributed
except for the purpose of the display permitted herein.
11. Personnel and equipment of the Police Department and
Fire Department shall be on-site during the display in
quantities as deemed to be sufficient by the Chief of
Police and Fire Chief at a cost to be borne exclusively
by the Applicant.
12. "The Applicant and/or Fireworks by Grucci, Inc., as
may be required by the Village Attorney and/or
Village Risk Manager, shall provide a Certificate of
Liability Insurance," "Additional Insured
Endorsement" and requisite "Agreement," in a form
acceptable to the Village Attorney and/or Village Risk
Manager.
13. The Applicant shall provide advance written notice of
the date, time and location of the scheduled display of
fireworks to the Doral Green Homeowners Association
and the adjacent property owners on Country Ridge
Drive.
14. The fireworks display shall be conducted in
compliance with NFPA 1123, or NFPA 1126, or both,
if applicable.
15. The Applicant shall provide information concerning
the manner and place of storage of such fireworks
prior to the display.
16. The site diagram may be reasonably modified by the
Building Inspector in order to be compliant with
NFPA 1123, or NFPA 1126, or both, if applicable. It
is noted that the bulk storage areas of materials that
have a flammable, explosive, or toxic hazard shall be
identified that may impact the location of the discharge
site shall also be identified as per NFPA 1123-12
(5.1.4.3).
17. The permit shall consist of this resolution together
with a permit to be issued by the Rye Brook Building
Inspector.
18. The Applicant must provide a letter from the
Westchester County Airport acknowledging the
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fireworks display and also indicating that the flight
tower is and will be aware of the date and time of the
display, and has a contact name and number to reach
the Blind Brook Club and the operator of the display.
A copy of such letter must be submitted to the village
by September 30, 2015.
19. The Applicant must provide the Village with a copy of
the agreement between Fireworks by Grucci, Inc. and
the Blind Brook Club.
20. The Applicant shall provide the Village with the
contact name and phone number for the Blind Brook
Club representative that is responsible and will be
present throughout the event.
The Blind Brook Club has submitted an application for a fireworks display
at 980 Anderson Hill Road. A number of conditions have been included in
the resolution, including the condition that a letter be received from the
DOT and FAA stating that they are not opposed to the display.
The Blind Brook did this several years ago, and they met all of the
conditions at that time. It also incorporates the Village's new law.
On a motion made by Trustee Jeffrey Rednick, and seconded by Trustee
David Heiser, the resolution was adopted.
Ms. Bledsoe called the roll:
Trustee Susan Epstein voting aye
Trustee Jason Klein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
4) Considering declaring municipal office equipment and vehicles
as surplus for sale
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING DECLARING MUNICIPAL OFFICE
EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES AS SURPLUS FOR SALE
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has office equipment and vehicles
that are no longer of functional value or use to the Village and may have resale
value
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the equipment listed
below is declared surplus to be sold to the highest qualified bidder through an
approved bidding process with Municibid and where a classified advertisement
will also be published in the official paper of the Village:
• Ford Backhoe Loader
• Fire Department Chevrolet Tahoe
• Eight (8), 41"x 18" Five Drawer Flat File Cabinets.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if no bids are received for a
particular item, that the items may be disposed of through appropriate means;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Village
Administrator are hereby authorized to execute and deliver all documents
necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this resolution.
Mr. Bradbury reviewed the equipment for the Board.
On a motion made by Trustee Jeffrey Rednick, and seconded by Trustee
David Heiser, the resolution was adopted.
Trustee Susan Epstein voting aye
Trustee Jason Klein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
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5) Considering the approval of minutes from the meetings of May
12, 2015 and August 18, 2015
Mayor Rosenberg requested that this matter be held over to the next
meeting. With the consensus of the Board, the matter was
adjourned to the October 13, 2015 meeting.
7) Considering a budget transfer for Contract 15-05 Village Hall
Paint and Carpeting
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A BUDGET TRANSFER
FROM CONTINGENCY TO CAPITAL PROJECTS
BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed budget transfer is hereby approved:
From:
Contingency $9,500.00
To:
901.1620.270—Village Hall
Improvements $9,500.00
It was noted that an additional coat of paint needed to be done in several of
the rooms. Two other rooms were not included in the original bid, but the
carpeting needs to be replaced. Offices are moved as they are being
worked on.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that Village Hall has been repainted quite a
different color.
On a motion made by Trustee Susan Epstein, and seconded by Trustee
David Heiser, the resolution was adopted.
The roll was called:
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Trustee Susan Epstein voting aye
Trustee Jason Klein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
AFFORDABLE HOUSING:
Mayor Rosenberg recalled the Affordable Housing project for 259 North
Ridge Street. With the consensus of the Board, this application was
referred to the Planning Board for a report and recommendation. The
applicant will be requested to make a presentation at the October 13th
Board of Trustee Meeting.
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
REFERRING A PETITION FOR ZONING MAP AMENDMENT,
APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL AND APPLICATION
FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR PROPERTY AT 259 NORTH RIDGE
STREET TO THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK PLANNING BOARD
FOR
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is in receipt of an application by
Louis Larizza, contract vendee, for approval of a petition for a zoning map
amendment to rezone property from the R-15 zoning district to the Fair and
Affordable Housing (FAH) zoning district, 3-lot subdivision application and site
plan application for eight (8) units of affordable housing located at 259 North
Ridge Street, at the intersection of West Ridge Street and North Ridge Street,
designated as Parcel ID 135.35-1-11 on the Town of Rye Tax Map and located in
the R-15 Zoning District and the Scenic Roads Overlay District; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is the Approval Authority for the
application pursuant to Village Code §250-6.LE(2); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees determines the proposed action to be
an Unlisted Action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act
(SEQRA).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees
hereby refers the petition for a zoning map amendment to rezone property from
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the R-15 zoning district to the Fair and Affordable Housing (FAH) zoning
district, 3-lot subdivision application and site plan application for eight (8) units
of affordable housing to the Village of Rye Brook Planning Board for review and
a report and recommendation on the condition that the following materials and
information are submitted for review by the Planning Board no later than
October 1, 2015 for the October 8, 2015 Planning Board meeting, or if the
Applicant is unable to submit prior to that date then no later than October 29,
2015 for the November 12, 2015 Planning Board meeting:
1. Current Topographical Survey;
2. Preliminary Grading Plan;
3. Draft Stormwater Management Plan;
4. Wetland Delineation and Report with Functional Analysis;
5. Individual Site Plans for each Proposed Lot; and
6. Proposed Elevations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees directs that,
pursuant to General Municipal Law §239-m and Westchester County
Administrative Code §277.61, the application shall be referred to Westchester
County Department of Planning for comment no less than 30 days prior to the
public hearing concerning the application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees directs that,
pursuant to SEQRA, Notice of Intent to Declare Lead Agency shall be circulated
to all Involved Agencies.
Mayor Rosenberg requested a change to the resolution. Mr. Bradbury re-
read the resolution.
On a motion made by Trustee Jeffrey Rednick, and seconded by Trustee
Susan Epstein, the resolution was adopted, as amended.
The roll was called:
Trustee Susan Epstein voting aye
Trustee Jason Klein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
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ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Mr. Bradbury began his report by noting that High Street is closed for
repaving. This road has had extensive work done and it will take two
evenings of work to the base work. The road will not be completely done
after tonight, but the heavy work will be done on High Street. There are
other streets that are being worked on at the same time. The contractor is
doing a great job and is still on schedule.
Mr. Bradbury noted that there is a video tour of Rye Brook on the
Village's website. There are several other videos, and they were all done
at no cost to the Village. Another new addition to the Village is a program
where residents can view archived building records.
The Fall Leaf Program starts October 1st and runs thru December 15th.
Some residents have started to put out leaves. At least one truck will be
out starting October 1st. Residents were reminded to keep the piles close
to the street and free of contaminants such as branches or rocks. This is
the second season that the one person leaf truck will be used. Before it
took three staff members and this piece of equipment allows one staff
member to do the same job. It saves a lot of staff time.
Last Friday the County hosted a Hazmat Exercise. The Police Chief, the
Mayor, Mr. Nowak, Ms. Bledsoe, and Mr. Bradbury attended. It was a
well organized event. The scenario was a bus hitting into another bus and
a person who poured chemicals on other passengers and the bus driver. It
was a full day exercise.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that was a great learning experience. The County
Police and Westchester County Medical Center had representatives in
attendance. Prior sessions included cyber attacks and hurricanes.
Mayor Rosenberg called upon Trustee Epstein who wished to discuss a
topic. She noted Adult Education classes were being offered. Like other
new programs offered by the Village, the Boar would like to hear from the
residents on this matter. These classes are not very expensive for the
Village. The Board would like to see what the residents' interest is. This is
a program that was never offered before.
Mr. Bradbury noted all Board members' email addresses are on the
Village's website. Anyone wishing to discuss this matter can also contact
his office at 914-939-1121.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
1) Westchester County Inflow & Infiltration Inter-Municipal
Agreement
Trustee Klein was excused from the balance of the meeting.
The Mayor noted that the Village would like to be transparent on what
this issue is. This issue will have many impacts for years to come. Mr.
Bradbury noted that this issue deals with the sanitation sewer system.
The County is responsible for a portion of the system, as are the
Municipalities. The local mains are the homeowner responsibility.
The issue that is going on right now is that there is infiltration (water)
flowing thru the system. The County cannot handle that amount of
water. Everyone has to comply with the Sewer Act. t is ground water
and stormwater that is getting into the sanitary sewer system. There is
a big rush of water and the mains can't handle it and it cause a flow
back into the street. The County came in and put in flow monitors to
identify the amount of flow coming in from a municipality. Rye Brook
scored middle to low during the monitory period. There are broken
pipes or an illegal connection into the sewer system. The Village must
find out where these problems are and correct them. The New York
State Sewer System Evaluation Study will be used to identify the
problems. An IMA is being worked on. Rye Brook is not alone.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that this is an issue that people will be hearing
more and more about. This is a very significant project, and a very
costly project. The homeowners will be affected. If you have a sump
pump and it is hooked into the sanitary sewer system, disconnect it.
Each homeowner must take responsibility for their own homes.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that the next Board of Trustee meetings would be
held on October 13, and October 27, 2015.
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
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