HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-10-14 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS
VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014
AGENDA
7:00 P.M. — Executive Session: Firefighter Negotiations, Personnel Appointment;
Litigation
7:30 P.M. —REGULAR MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT/PRESENTATIONS: NYPA Energy Service Program: LED Street Lights
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1) Public hearing for a proposed local law to modify Chapter 235, Trees.
RESOLUTIONS:
1) Considering a proposed local law amending Chapters 235, Trees, in the Village
Code.
2) Considering the referral of an application for a special permit to extend the hours
of operation at the gasoline/service station at 79 South Ridge Street (aka 93 S.
Ridge Street), to the Planning Board for a report and recommendation.
2) Considering the temporary closure of Bowman Avenue for filming.
3) Considering approval to use Village streets for Tamarack Tower Foundation's
Annual Turkey Trot.
4) Considering rejecting Bid 14-08, Various Recreational Sports Shirts.
5) Considering awarding Bid 14-09, Village Hall HVAC replacement.
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6) Considering awarding Bid 14-10, Village-wide street tree removal, pruning and
associated work.
7) Considering a temporary weekly stipend for a village employee.
8) Authorizing a change in the date for the March 2015 Village Election as a result
of St. Patrick's Day.
9) Considering the submission of an application to Solarize Westchester to
participate in the Solarize Westchester Campaign to educate and encourage
additional residential and small commercial solar installations in Rye Brook.
10) Considering the approval of minutes- September 9, 2014 & September 23, 2014.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION ITEMS
ACTION ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS SUBJECT TO THE CONSENT OF
THE TRUSTEES PRESENT AT THE MEETING
THE NEXT SPECIAL AND REGULAR TRUSTEES MEETNINGS: October 28
and November 10, 2014
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
Greg Austin, Chief of Police
Michel Nowak, Superintendent of Public Works
Suzanne Volpe, Village Counsel
Fred Seifert, Public Access Coordinator/IT
Paula Patafio, Meeting Secretary
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Mayor Paul Rosenberg called the October 14, 2014 Board of Trustees meeting to order.
He noted that the Board held an Executive Session prior to the meeting on Personal
Appointments and Firefighter Negotiations. He announced that the first item on the
agenda, the report from the NYPA Energy Service Program was postponed at NYPA's
request. This matter will be placed on the October 8th Board of Trustees' agenda.
Mayor Rosenberg called for the first item on the agenda:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1) Public hearing for a proposed local law to modify Chapter 235, Trees.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that this is another attempt to streamline the Village
Code. The changes allow for a suspension of the tree ordinance in the time of a
severe storm, change some of the requirements, and allows for replanting. There
is also some clean up and clarification within the Code. Mr. Christopher
Bradbury, Village Administrator, noted that these changes will make the process
a little less burdensome. The changes include comments from the Environmental
Counsel and Village Staff.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein, and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
public hearing was declared open.
Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
Trustee Susan R. Epstein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jason A. Klein voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
Trustee Klein commented on the temporary suspension granted as a result of an
emergency. He felt that residents should have to submit the permits after the
fact. Mayor Rosenberg noted that this suspension will only apply in the case of a
natural disaster. This change deals with the trees that have fallen, as well as
those that are leaning, or in danger of falling. The Board discussed trees that
have had an application submitted to remove them but the application was denied
then, during the suspension, they are removed. The question is how will anyone
know if the tree was really compromised during the storm or if advantage was
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taken and the tree was removed during the suspension. Mayor Rosenberg noted
that this type of scenario would be very difficult to enforce. Trustee Klein made
a motion to amend the resolution to include a requirement for residents to come
in and file an application for tree removal if a tree permit was denied on the tree
that was removed during a suspension. Trustee Rednick suggested that all
residents be required to submit an Affirmation of what trees were removed and
what necessitated the removal. The goal is to stop a resident who wanted to take
a tree down, the application was denied, and they tree remained until the storm, at
which time the resident removed the tree. Being required to come in after the
fact also helps meet the planting requirements. Trustee Heiser noted that the
knowledge of having to file an Affirmation would be a cause for `second
thoughts.' Trustee David Heiser seconded Trustee Klein's motion.
There being no further discussion, and no members of the public wishing to
address the Board on this matter, Mayor Rosenberg called for a motion to close
the public hearing.
On a motion made by Trustee Heiser, and seconded by Trustee Klein, the public
hearing was declared closed.
Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
Trustee Susan R. Epstein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jason A. Klein voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
Mayor Rosenberg moved to the resolution portion of the agenda:
RESOLUTIONS:
1) Considering a proposed local law amending Chapters 235, Trees, in the
Village Code.
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution.
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RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW MODIFYING VILLAGE CODE
CHAPTER 235, TREES
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees desires to make
certain modifications to the Village Code concerning Chapter 235, Trees; and
WHEREAS, in June 7, 2013 the Village Board discussed several recommendations
made by the Advisory Council on Environmental Conservation (ACEC) to modify
Village Code Chapter 235, Trees; and
WHEREAS, a proposed local law amending Chapter 235, Trees, has been prepared
incorporating the recommendations of the ACEC as well as other code modifications
recommended by village staff and Village Board; and
WHEREAS, on September 9, 2014 the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook
determined that the proposed action is an Unlisted Action, pursuant to the State
Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"); and
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2014, the Board of Trustees opened a public hearing on
the subject local laws, at which time all persons interested were given an opportunity to
speak on behalf of or in opposition to said local laws, and the Board of Trustees closed
the public hearing on October 14, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon review of the information
stated in the Environmental Assessment Form and all other information in the record,
the Board of Trustees hereby determines that adoption of the subject local laws will not
result in any significant adverse environmental impacts and hereby adopts the annexed
Negative Declaration; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby adopts the subject
local law amending Chapter 235, Trees.
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Trustee Rednick requested clarification, noting that each application is taken on a
case-by-case basis.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein, and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
resolution was adopted.
Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
Trustee Susan R. Epstein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jason A. Klein voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
2) Considering the referral of an application for a special permit to extend
the hours of operation at the gasoline/service station at 79 South Ridge
Street (aka 93 S. Ridge Street), to the Planning Board for a report and
recommendation.
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
REFERRING AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT
AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY AT 79 SOUTH RIDGE STREET (AKA
93 SOUTH RIDGE STREET) TO THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
PLANNING BOARD FOR
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is in receipt of an application by property owner
Ridge Street Rye Brook, LLC for approval of an amendment to the existing Special
Permit to change the hours of operation from 8:00a.m.-9:00p.m. to 6:00a.m.-9:00p.m.
for the gasoline station located at 79 South Ridge Street (aka 93 South Ridge Street), at
the intersection of South Ridge Street and Bowman Avenue, designated as Parcel ID
141.27-1-13 on the Town of Rye Tax Map and located in the Cl Zoning District; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is the Approval Authority for the application; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality
Review Act (SEQRA) determines the proposed action to be an Unlisted Action pursuant
to SEQRA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby refers
the application for a proposed Special Permit amendment to the Planning Board for
report and recommendation.
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.
Attorney Volpe, Village Counsel from the firm of Keane & Beane, noted a relationship
between her firm and Carey Wolf. A waiver letter has been prepared and executed, and
signed by the Mayor. The letter was read into the record.
Carey Wolf addressed the Board as the representative for the applicant. The
modification being requested is to the hours of operation. The greater concern is to
keep the gas station open for commuters and so it does not address the store. Mayor
Rosenberg noted that this is a special use permit. He asked if a fire suppression system
would be added to the pumps. Mr. Carey noted that there will be changes to the lighting
and signage, and canopies over the pumps are being contemplated but these issues, and
the fire suppression requirements, were not an issue at this time. The proposed changes
at this time are solely to the house of operation.
Trustee Rednick questioned if the hours would be extended at a later date. The
representative responded that this is not the intent.
On a motion made by Trustee Klein, and seconded by Trustee Epstein, the resolution
was adopted.
The roll was called:
Trustee Susan R. Epstein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jason A. Klein voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
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3) Considering the temporary closure of Bowman Avenue for filming.
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF
BOWMAN AVENUE FOR FILMING
WHEREAS, Freeheld Productions, LLC has requested the use of Bowman
Avenue between Ridge Street and Westchester Avenue on October 21, 2014 between
the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 12:00 noon for the purpose of filming a motion picture titled
"Freeheld"; and
WHEREAS, Freeheld Productions, LLC has applied for several film permits
from the Village of Rye Brook to prepare this film, and is working with the Rye Brook
Police Department and Port Chester police departments to coordinate traffic control
services on this day, which will involve interruptions and detours as part of the filming
activities.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rye Brook Board of
Trustees authorizes Freeheld Productions, LLC to use Bowman Avenue between Ridge
Street and Westchester Avenue on October 21, 2014 based upon the following
conditions:
1) From 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M., is it understood that this section of Bowman
Avenue will need intermittent traffic control and will have service interruptions, but it
will not be closed or detoured throughout this time frame; and
2) From 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon, this section of Bowman Avenue will be closed
to traffic and vehicles will be detoured.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this approval is subject to Freeheld
Productions, LLC representatives following the coordination and direction of the Rye
Brook and Port Chester police departments at all times to minimize any traffic control
problems at may arise.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Board of Trustees approved the use of
Village Hall on Friday, October 17, 2014 from lam to 6pm.
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There will be some disruptions in this area during the filming, but the Port
Chester and Rye Brook Police will be on location. The school is aware of
This matter.
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick, and seconded by Trustee Epstein, the
resolution was adopted.
Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
Trustee Susan R. Epstein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jason A. Klein voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Rosenberg voting aye
4) Considering approval to use Village streets for Tamarack Tower Foundation's
Annual Turkey Trot.
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING AUTHORIZING USE OF VILLAGE STREETS FOR THE
TAMARACK TOWER FOUNDATION THANKSGIVING DAY TURKEY TROT
WHEREAS, the Tamarack Tower Foundation requests permission to hold its annual
Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27, 2014 from 9:30 AM to
10:30 AM.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of
Trustees hereby authorizes the use of Village streets on November 27, 2014 from 9:30
AM to 10:30 AM along the route described in the letter dated October 3, 2014 from
Rosemarie Barone, Event Chairperson; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Village streets shall be used in compliance with the
terms and/or conditions established by the Village of Rye Brook Police Department.
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Mayor Rosenberg noted that this is an annual event. Trustee Rednick noted that
this is a great event.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein, and seconded by Trustee Klein, the
resolution was adopted.
Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
Trustee Susan R. Epstein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jason A. Klein voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
5) Considering rejecting Bid 14-08, Various Recreational Sports Shirts.
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A BID AWARD FOR CONTRACT 14-08:
"VARIOUS RECTREATIONAL SPORTS SHIRTS".
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has solicited bids for Contract 14-08: "Various
Recreational Sports Shirts"; and
WHEREAS, a public notice was duly advertised in an official newspaper of the Village
of Rye Brook on September 12, 2014; and
WHEREAS, at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 29, 2014, all received bids were
opened and summarized below:
BIDDER Bid
Triple Crown Sports, Old Bridge NJ $6,566.00
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Buddy's All Stars, Burbank CA $12,224.02
Fusion Graphics, Montgomery NY $13,653.08; and
WHEREAS, another bid from Woods Men's and Boy's Clothing of Brentwood NY
was mailed to village offices in timely manner but the bid was not opened as it was not
received by the Village Clerk prior to the bid opening; and
WHEREAS, upon review of the bids, the Village Administrator and Superintendent of
Public Works/ Engineer have determined that all of the bids that were opened either did
not receive or complete the correct bid document or submitted incomplete bids.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that based upon the aforementioned errors
or problems that occurred with this bid, contract 14-08: "Various Recreational Sports
Shirts", is hereby rejected in its entirety; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Administrator are hereby authorized to
execute and deliver all documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purpose of
this resolution.
Mr. Bradbury noted that there was an assortment of issues. Two of the bids were
incomplete, one was delivered over the weekend and never opened, and the bids
received did not meet the requirements. The bidders will be notified.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein, and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
resolution was adopted.
Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
Trustee Susan R. Epstein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jason A. Klein voting aye
Trustee Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
6) Considering awarding Bid 14-09, Village Hall HVAC replacement.
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A BID AWARD FOR CONTRACT 14-09:
"VILLAGE HALL HVAC REPLACEMENT".
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has solicited bids for Contract 14-09: "Village
Hall HVAC Replacement"; and
WHEREAS, a public notice was duly advertised in an official newspaper of the Village
of Rye Brook on September 12, 2014; and
WHEREAS, at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 29, 2014, all received bids were
opened and summarized below:
BIDDER Base Bid Alt. 1-5 Total Bid
Macchi Heating LLC $45,994 $33,591 $79,585
Joe Lombardo Plbg & Htg $74,500 $66,200 $140,700
UAP Inc. $75,000 $96,000 $171,000
WHEREAS, upon review of the bids, the Village Administrator and Superintendent of
Public Works/ Engineer have determined the lowest responsible bidder meeting the
requirements of the contract document is Macchi Heating, LLC in the amount of
$45,994 for the base bid plus $33,591 for Alternates 1-5 for a total bid price of$79,585.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that contract Contract 14-09: "Village Hall
HVAC Replacement", is hereby awarded to Macchi Heating, LLC in the amount of
$45,994 for the base bid plus $33,591 plus Alternates 1-5 for a total bid price of
$79,585; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Administrator are hereby authorized to
execute and deliver all documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purpose of
this resolution; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that $1,000.00 be transferred from Contingency Account
91990.424 to this capital project account.
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Mr. Michel Nowak, Superintendent of Public Works, addressed the Board. He
reviewed the State requirements for efficient and noted that Rye Brook exceeds
the requirements. As part of the budget every year, he noted that he reaches out
obtains actual numbers. He has received the numbers from the manufactures.
Trustee Klein noted that he was comfortable with the energy efficiency.
On a motion made by Trustee Heiser, and seconded by Trustee Epstein, the
resolution was adopted.
Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
Trustee Susan R. Epstein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jason A. Klein voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
7) Considering awarding Bid 14-10, Village-wide street tree removal,
pruning and associated work.
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A BID AWARD FOR CONTRACT 14-10:
"VILLAGE-WIDE STREET TREEE REMOVAL,
PRUNING & ASSOCIATED WORK"
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has solicited bids for Contract 14-10: "Village-
wide street tree removal, pruning & associated work"; and
WHEREAS, a public notice was duly advertised in an official newspaper of the Village
of Rye Brook on September 12, 2014; and
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WHEREAS, at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 29, 2014, all received bids were
opened and summarized below:
Bidders: Base Price A Alt Price B Total
Central Tree Service $29,861.00 $ 9,960.00 $39,821.00
Almstead Tree $495781.75 $52,147.00 $52,147.00
Barney Zipkin Tree $42,250.00 $54,250.00 $54,250.00
Kens Tree Care $66,360.00 $17,550.00 $83,910.00
Dom's Tree $72,912.00 $15,300.00 $88,212.00
WHEREAS, upon review of the bid, the Village Administrator and Superintendent of
Public Works/ Engineer have determined the lowest responsible bidder meeting the
requirements of the contract document is Central Tree Service of Rye, NY for the base
bid price of$29,861.00 and an Alternate B price of$9,960.00.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Contract 14-10: "Village-wide street
tree removal, pruning & associated work" is hereby awarded to Central Tree Service in
the amount of$29,861.00 for the base bid [plus $9,960 for Alternate B for a total bid
price of$39,821.001; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Administrator are hereby authorized to
execute and deliver all documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purpose of
this resolution.
Mr. Bradbury reviewed the bid. Normally many months after the pruning has
taken place the cleanup work and seeding is done. This base bid includes the
contractor doing all of the work. Village Staff feels that this is a good option.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that removing a street tree should include cleanup and
replanting. There are approximately 100 removed per year. This is a three year
contract. The Village is thrilled over the number of bids that were received, and
the interest in the bids in general.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein, and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the
resolution was adopted.
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Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
Trustee Susan R. Epstein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jason A. Klein voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
8) Considering a temporary weekly stipend for a village employee.
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A TEMPORARY WEEKLY STIPEND
FOR A VILLAGE EMPLOYEE
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in recognition of temporary additional
responsibilities assigned, the Secretary to the Administrator shall receive a temporary
weekly stipend in the amount of $125.00 retroactive to October 1, 2014; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that this stipend shall continue as long as there is a staff shortage in the
Administrator's Office and Public Work's Office, but in no event shall it continue
beyond December 31, 2014 without further Village Board approval.
Mr. Bradbury noted that there is a shortage of staff. This employee has pitched
in and helped during that shortage
On a motion made by Trustee Klein, and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the
resolution was adopted.
Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
Trustee Susan R. Epstein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jason A. Klein voting aye
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Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
9) Authorizing a change in the date for the March 2015 Village Election as a
result of St. Patrick's Day.
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING A DATE CHANGE FOR THE 2014 VILLAGE ELECTION
WHEREAS,Village elections are usually held on the third Tuesday of March; and
WHEREAS, the third Tuesday of March 2015 falls on March 170i, St. Patrick's Day.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees hereby
amends the date of the 2015 Village election to be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015.
Mr. Bradbury noted that the election law moves the Election Day because of this
holiday.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein, and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
resolution was adopted.
Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
Trustee Susan R. Epstein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jason A. Klein voting aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
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10) Considering the submission of an application to Solarize Westchester to
participate in the Solarize Westchester Campaign to educate and
encourage additional residential and small commercial solar installations
in Rye Brook.
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO SOLARIZE
WESTCHESTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SOLARIZE WESTCHESTER
CAMPAIGN TO EDUCATE AND ENCOURAGE ADDITIONAL
RESIDENTIAL AND SMALL COMMERCIAL SOLAR INSTALLATIONS
IN RYE BROOK.
WHEREAS, the village intends to submit an application to Sustainable Westchester to
participate in a"Solarize Westchester" campaign funded through NYS Energy Research
and Development Authority (NYSERDA); and
WHEREAS, if the village is one of eight Westchester municipalities selected, the
village, through the "Solarize Westchester" campaign, would provide educational
information and encourage the growth of solar installations for residential and small
business customers over an 18-week community outreach campaign; and
WHEREAS, as part of the "Solarize Westchester" campaign, a solar vendor would be
selected through a competitive process where residents and small businesses could
voluntarily install solar at reduced rates.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Rye Brook hereby supports the submission of a competitive grant application to
Sustainable Westchester to participate in a "Solarize Westchester" campaign funded
through NYS Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA); and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Village Administrator are hereby authorized to sign
any documents that accomplish the purpose of this grant application.
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Trustee Klein noted that this is an attempt to provide education to the residents.
Mr. Bradbury noted that this is an intense process for a short period of time.
Trustee Klein has been working on this matter. Mayor Rosenberg noted that this
is a great opportunity.
On a motion made by Trustee Klein, and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
resolution was adopted.
Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
Trustee Susan R. Epstein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jason A. Klein voting aye
Trustee Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
11) Considering the approval of minutes- September 9, 2014 and September 23, 2014.
At the request of Mayor Rosenberg, and with the consensus of the Board, the review of
minutes was adjourned to next meeting.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Bradbury noted that the paving of roadways in the Village is mostly complete. The
next stage is the curbing and line striping. All the streets, other than High Street, are
done.
Beginning on October 1, 2014, the leaf collection program is underway and has been
moving along well. Information is on the Village's website. Please keep the piles out
of the roadways, and as tight as possible. For safety reasons, residents are asked to
make sure that foreign objects are kept out of the pile. This is for safety issues and for
the equipment.
Rye Brook will be holding its annual Halloween in the Park event on October 17 and
October 18 in Rye Hills Park from 6:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. This highly anticipated event
will include a hayride along a haunted trail and is $2.00 per person per ride.
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Refreshments will also be available. Please note that attendees must park in Crawford
Park for this event. Please come and have a frighteningly good time!
Mr. Bradbury announced that, as of today, the new street sweeper is now on the road.
The leaf loader should be in within the next two weeks.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that he and Trustee Epstein went to a grand opening of TD
Bank on Ridge Street. It was a great event and the Bank surprised the Mayor with
donation. Mayor Rosenberg also attended the grand Reopening of the Salon in
Washington Park Shopping Center. He wished all good luck.
The next Board meetings are scheduled for October 28 and November 10.
Mayor Rosenberg called for comments or questions from members of the public. There
being none, he called for a motion to adjourn and return to Executive Session.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein, and seconded by Trustee Klein, the meeting was
adjourned 8:32 p.m. and the Board returned to an Executive Session.
Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
Trustee Susan R. Epstein voting aye
Trustee David M. Heiser voting aye
Trustee Jason A. Klein voting aye
Trustee Rednick voting aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg voting aye
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