HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-19 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS
VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
TUESDAY,AUGUST 19, 2013
AGENDA
7:15 P.M.—EXECUTIVE SESSION: Non-Union Compensation
Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property
West William Street
7:30 P.M.—REGULAR MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1) Public hearing on an application for approval of a special permit and amended
site plan for Reckson Operating Partnership, L.P. at property located at 1100
King Street (Village Board will consider the applicant's request for an
adjournment of the public hearing)
2) Public hearing on a proposed amended site plan application by Rye King
Associates, LLC for property located at 900 King Street
RESOLUTIONS:
1) Considering a proposed amended site plan application by Rye King
Associates, LLC for property located at 900 King
2) Considering referring a special permit and site plan application by RRC/LCS,
Inc. for property located at 561 Westchester Avenue to the Planning Board for
report and recommendation
3) Considering approving use of Village streets for the annual Jarden
Westchester Triathlon
4) Considering approving the use of Pine Ridge Park for a basketball tournament
in support of the LUNGevity Foundation
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5) Considering setting a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to
Chapters 8, 209 and 250 of the Village code regarding the scenic roads
overlay district
6) Considering approving the collective bargaining agreement with the Rye
Brook Highway Department and Parks personnel, Local 456, International
Brotherhood of Teamsters
7) Adopt a determination of significance pursuant to SEQRA concerning the
proposed action of acquiring the Highway Garage through the issuance of a
bond
8) Considering a resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds of the Village of
Rye Brook, Westchester County, New York, to pay the cost of the acquisition
of land and the highway garage thereon, in and for said Village
9) Considering authorization of a contract of sale for the purchase of property
located at West William Street
10)Considering a modification of the License and Permit Fee Schedule to create a
fee for Halloween in the Park
11)Considering an Intermunicipal Agreement with Westchester County and the
Village of Rye Brook for prisoner transportation
12)Considering approving 2012/2013 year-end budget modifications
13)Considering the transfer of capital funds for road resurfacing
14)Considering a modification of the Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
OLD BUSINESS
1) Considering proposed amendments to Chapters 179, 209 and 250 of the
Village Code regarding Shopping Centers
2) Considering proposed amendments to Chapters 250, 209, 179 and 196 of the
Village Code regarding review of site plans by the Village Board and the
Planning Board
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1) Modification to travel camp and the license and permit fee schedule
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2) Proposed Generator Local Law
ACTION ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS SUBJECT TO THE CONSENT OF THE
TRUSTEES PRESENT AT THE MEETING
THE NEXT SPECIAL AND REGULAR TRUSTEES MEETINGS: September 10,
2013
BOARD: Trustee Susan R. Epstein
Trustee David M. Heiser
Mayor Paul S. Rosenberg
Trustee Jason A. Klein
Excused: Jeffrey B. Rednick
STAFF: Christopher J. Bradbury, Village Administrator
David Burke, Assistant Village Administrator
Edward Beane, Esq.,Village Counsel
Michal Nowak, Superintendent of Public Works
Marilyn Timpone Mohamed, Village Consultant
Fred Seifert, Public Access Coordinator
Paula Patafio, Meeting Secretary
Mayor Paul Rosenberg welcomed everyone to the August 19, 2013 Regular Meeting of
the Board of Trustees. He called for the first item on the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1) Public hearing on an application for approval of a special permit and amended
site plan for Reckson Operating Partnership, L.P. at property located at 1100
King Street (Village Board will consider the applicant's request for an
adjournment of the public hearing)
Mayor Rosenberg noted that the applicant has requested an adjournment.
Edward Beane, Esq. stated that the applicant was notified that his
representative should be in attendance, however, there was no follow up to the
request and there is no one in attendance at the meeting. Mayor Rosenberg
pointed out that this is the fourth adjournment. He felt that this should be the
last adjournment granted for this applicant. The process for the application
started last year and the Mayor suggested that if they do not supply the
information requested by October llo' for the October Board meeting of
October 22, 2013 the application should be acted on in some form, such as
requiring an SEIS.
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Mayor Rosenberg asked for the Board's consensus, and it was felt that the
information requested must be submitted by October 40'. If this time comes
and no information has been submitted then an SEIS will be requested.
Trustee David Heiser noted that the applicant may not be aware that this will
be the last adjournment approved. Attorney Beane agreed with Trustee
Heiser, in that the applicant should have notice that this would be the last
adjournment. He will contact the applicant's legal counsel and relay this
information to them; then no one can say that the Village did not go the extra
mile.
Mayor Rosenberg called for a motion. Trustee Heiser made a motion that the
matter be adjourned to the first meeting in November;November 120i (with all
submissions made by October 250i).
Trustee Jason Klein seconded the motion. This will give the applicant an
extra month.
Mr. David Burke, Assistant Village Administrator, called the roll:
Trustee Susan Epstein Voting Aye
Trustee David Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Jason Klein Voting Aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Rosenberg called for the next matter on the agenda:
2) Public hearing on a proposed amended site plan application by Rye King
Associates, LLC for property located at 900 King Street
Mayor Rosenberg noted that the applicant has requested that the matter be
adjourned to September 22nd. On a motion made by Trustee Heiser, and seconded
by Trustee Klein, the matter was adjourned.
Mr. David Burke, Assistant Village Administrator, called the roll:
Trustee Susan Epstein Voting Aye
Trustee David Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Jason Klein Voting Aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye
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1) Considering a proposed amended site plan application by Rye King
Associates, LLC for property located at 900 King
It was noted that both the public hearing and resolution on this matter were
adjourned.
2) Considering referring a special permit and site plan application by RRC/LCS,
Inc. for property located at 561 Westchester Avenue to the Planning Board for report and
recommendation
Mr. Bradbury, Village Administrator, read the following resolution:
CONSIDERING REFERRING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE
PLAN APPLICATION BY RRC/LCS,INC. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 561
WESTCHESTER AVENUE TO THE
PLANNING BOARD FOR REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
WHEREAS, RRC/LCS, Inc. ("Applicant") has made an application to the
Village of Rye Brook for approval of a Special Use Permit and Site Plan to legalize an
existing office on property located in the R-2F Zoning District at 561 Westchester
Avenue, Section 135.83, Block 1, Lot 11 on the Town of Rye Tax Assessor's Map; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is the Approval Authority for the application
in accordance with Sections 209-1(A)(1) and 250-6(H)(1)(c) of the Village Code; 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 approval of a Special Use Permit and Site Plan 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, and directs that pursuant to Westchester County Administrative Code
§277.71, the application shall be referred to the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School
District for comment no less than 10 days prior to the public hearing concerning the
application.
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Demetrios Adamis, Esq., legal representative for the applicant addressed the
Board. He noted that the application is for a one person accounting firm
that was started by the applicant's mother.
On a motion made by Trustee Heiser, and seconded by Trustee Klein, the
resolution was adopted
The roll was called:
Trustee Susan Epstein Voting Aye
Trustee David Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Jason Klein Voting Aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye
3) Considering approving use of Village streets for the annual Jarden Westchester
Triathlon
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
CONSIDERING APPROVING USE OF VILLAGE STREETS FOR THE
ANNUAL JARDEN WESTCHESTER TRIATHLON
RESOLVED, that the Jarden Westchester Triathlon is authorized to use the
Village of Rye Brook streets for the Jarden Westchester Triathlon on Sunday, September
29, 2013, requested in a letter received August 14, 2013; 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.
This race has passed through Rye Brook in previous years. This year the Village
received information that the route will be changed from last year's route. In
addition, there is a new charge for the police department, and the Village would
like the applicant to be aware of the changes in fees. The applicant has been
contacted, but has not yet responded. The consensus of the Board was to approve
the resolution. If the applicant has any issues, they can return to the Board.
On a motion made by Trustee Klein, and seconded by Trustee Epstein, the
resolution was adopted, as amended.
The roll was called:
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Trustee Susan Epstein Voting Aye
Trustee David Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Jason Klein Voting Aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye
4) Considering approving the use of Pine Ridge Park for a basketball tournament in
support of the LUNGevity Foundation
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
CONSIDERING A REQUEST TO USE PINE RIDGE PARK FOR A
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE LUNGEVITY
FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, a request was received to host a 3-on-3 basketball tournament on
September 21, 2013 (rain date September 28, 2013) in memory of Dawn Denti, a Rye
Brook resident who passed away from Lung Cancer; and
WHEREAS, the tournament would support the LUNGevity foundation, which
funds medical research for the diagnosis, treatment, and cure of lung cancer.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby grants
the use of the Pine Ridge Park basketball courts on Saturday, September 21, 2013 from
11:00 am to 4:00 pm (rain date September 28, 2013) for the 3-on-3 basketball
tournament; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that there shall be no fee for the use of the basketball
courts for this event; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the event sponsor shall provide a certificate of
insurance to the satisfaction of the village risk manager; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the event and parking will be in coordination with the
Village's Recreation and Police Departments, and the event sponsor shall reimburse the
village for any personnel costs related to the coordination of this event.
Mayor Rosenberg asked that the resolution reflect that the event will use the
basketball courts and not the entire park.
There are no fees for the use of the basketball courts for this event. The Rye
Brook Police Department is aware of this event. This is a great cause. Mayor
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Rosenberg asked that the resolution be specific and note that the application was
for the use of the basketball courts and not the entire park.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein, and seconded by Trustee Klein, the
resolution was adopted, as amended.
The roll was called:
Trustee Susan Epstein Voting Aye
Trustee David Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Jason Klein Voting Aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye
5) Considering setting a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to
Chapters 8, 209 and 250 of the Village code regarding the scenic roads overlay
district
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A LOCAL LAW TO
AMEND CHAPTERS 8, 209 AND 250 OF THE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING
THE SCENIC ROADS OVERLAY DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees desires to make certain
modifications to the Village Code concerning the Scenic Roads Overlay District; and
WHEREAS, a proposed local law was introduced to amend Chapters 8, 209 and
250 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook in this regard.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Rye Brook shall hold a public hearing on September 10, 2013 at 7:30 p.m., at
Village Hall, 938 King Street, Rye Brook, New York to consider the proposed local law
to amend Chapters 8, 209 and 250 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook concerning
the Scenic Roads Overlay District; and
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, notice of the public hearing on the proposed local law shall be referred to
the Westchester County Planning Department no less than 10 days prior to the public
hearing concerning the application.
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Mayor Rosenberg noted that the Village is amending its Code to make things a little bit
easier for the residents and make the application process a little less ominous. Properties
within the Scenic Overlay District are hit hard during the application process. The
Planning Board has reviewed this section of the code. Changes have been proposed. The
items discussed by the Planning Board were reviewed, including the review by the
Architectural Review Board. The date chosen for the public hearing was September 100'.
On a motion made by Trustee Heiser, and seconded by Trustee Klein, the resolution was
adopted.
The roll was called:
Trustee Susan Epstein Voting Aye
Trustee David Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Jason Klein Voting Aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Rosenberg thanked staff, consultants, and the Planning Board members
for their work on these amendments.
6) Considering approving the collective bargaining agreement with the Rye Brook
Highway Department and Parks personnel, Local 456, International Brotherhood
of Teamsters
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
APPROVING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE
RYE BROOK HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
AND PARKS PERSONNEL,
LOCAL 456, INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS
RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook is authorized to enter into a
collective bargaining agreement with the Rye Brook Highway Department and Parks
Personnel, Local 456, International Brotherhood of Teamsters for the period of June 1,
2012 to May 31, 2016, on the terms and conditions set forth in the Stipulation of
Agreement dated October 19, 2012 and modified July, 2013, which is hereby ratified on
behalf of the Village of Rye Brook; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Village Administrator are
authorized to execute and deliver all documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish
the purposes of this resolution.
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Mayor Rosenberg thanked Chris and his staff, and labor counsel, and the union
for the work on this proposal.
Mr. Bradbury noted that he highly recommended approval of this agreement.
This is a four year agreement. He reviewed the changes which included payment of
benefits, sick leave, raises, vacation pay, life insurance, and adds some restrictions
on Worker's Compensation cases.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein, and seconded by Trustee Klein, the
resolution was adopted.
The roll was called:
Trustee Susan Epstein Voting Aye
Trustee David Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Jason Klein Voting Aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Rosenberg, with the consensus of the Board, asked that several items be taken out
of order as a courtesy to those who were attending the meeting for these items. There is a
long agenda and the Board opted to move to Old Business.
OLD BUSINESS:
1) Considering proposed amendments to Chapters 179, 209 and 250 of the Village
Code regarding shopping centers.
There is information about the proposed changes to sections 179, 209 and 250 of
the Village Code that has been reviewed by Village staff and consultants.
Comments from the July work session have been incorporated in to the proposed
changes. The goal is to make things a little easier for the applicants within the
shopping center to make applications to the Village. The Village is trying to find
ways to streamline the process and make it a less time consuming process.
Marilyn Timpone Mohamed, Village Consultant, addressed the Board. She
walked the Board through the proposed changes to the local law. Some of the
discussion from the work shop included creating a new zone for the shopping
centers. The Code and the current zones that the shopping centers are in were
reviewed. It was decided that it would not be necessary to create a new zoning
district. A shopping center was defined and the definition will be added to
Section 250 of the Code. Research will be done to see what the smallest building
is within the Village that is considered a shopping center. Currently the three
shopping centers are being considered: Washington Park, Lower Rye Ridge, and
Upper Rye Ridge. There also needs to be a mix of two special permit uses: C I P
and the OBS Districts The shopping center shall be considered existing if it was
created before the adoption of these amendments. Chapter 250 will need to be
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amended. Section 209, Section E, includes what will be exempted in site plan
review. This section is being added and lists the exemptions. This takes care of a
change of use within an existing building. Also reviewed were small site changes
i.e.: a change to lighting. Most changes of use would not go to the Planning
Board. It would be left in the hands of the Building Inspector. A second tier of
Approval was reviewed where the Planning Board, if there was a change in the
intensity of use, would be the approval authority. If retail was leaving and the
location would now house a restaurant and the Building Inspector found that
additional parking spaces were need, then a parking study would be requested.
The Rye Ridge shopping center at the moment has an excess of parking spaces.
Parking capacity would be reviewed at the time of application. At that point the
Planning Board would be the approval authority for this type of change. The
Code is being amended to accommodate the Shopping Center.
Ms. Timpone Mohamed stated that the public hearings can be waived.
Mr. Bradbury noted that there is the option of waiving notification requirements.
It would be the shopping center's job to notify its tenants of any changes.
Ms. Timpone Mohamed noted that the issue of the parking study should be
reviewed. If the Building Inspector notes an increase in parking a site plan review
can be requested.
Mayor Rosenberg noted Mr. Stahl of Win Ridge was in attendance. Mr. Stahl
noted that he was very pleased to see some progress on this subject. The Village
has been talking about it for almost two years. Win Ridge recognizes that the
Board is trying to reduce work involved. Mr. Bradbury noted that this is a
working document, and the matter will be referred to the Planning Board.
Mr. Stahl noted that his concern on the parking is that parking counts and uses
based on the old Code are used. When the Building Department reviews the
application to see whether or not it is a more intense use, then a site plan review
will be triggered. The Planning Board has the ability to allow for shared parking
spaces (when a person visits more than one location within the shopping center
during a visit). The Building Inspector cannot make this determination. There is
a 7500 square foot office and a change of use is being considered. Ms. Timpone
Mohamed noted that as an example, moving a door 20' to the right and changing
the walkway would not be captured for site plan review.
Mr. Bradbury noted that while reviewing this matter it is the time to make the
required changes. The idea is to catch the applications that would have to go to
site plan approval. Under the current Code an applicant must go to one or two
Planning Board meetings.
Mayor Rosenberg agreed that what gets captured for some of the small
applications should be reviewed. For larger items, the Planning Board could
handle things. The public hearing process at both the BOT and Planning Board
extends the time frame by a month.
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Ms. Timpone Mohamed noted that the need for interpretation by the Building
Inspector is required. The application will be redrafted. The matter will be
addressed at the September 100'meeting.
Mayor Rosenberg thanked the applicant for his input.
2) Considering proposed amendments to Chapters 250, 209, 179 and 196 of
the Village Code regarding reviews of site plan by the Village Board and
Planning Board
Mayor Rosenberg noted that the Planning Board met to discuss this matter.
Under the proposed legislation certain things would not have to come back to the
Board of Trustees. The proposed amendments cut out at least one meeting. A
committee made of Planning Board Members, Board of Trustee members, Mr.
Bradbury, Ms. Timpone Mohamed and Mr. Izzo to discuss this matter a little
further was created. Trustee Heiser is the liaison to the Planning Board. Trustee
Heiser and Mayor Rosenberg will be the representatives for the Board of
Trustees. The Mayor will reach out to
Mr. Zuckerman, the chairman of the Planning Board.
Mayor Rosenberg moved to Discussion Items. He called for the second matter
regarding generators.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1) Proposed Generator Local Law
Mayor Rosenberg noted that the Planning Board had vetted the local law, but there
was one item that was not reviewed. What would happen in a P.U.D. or Conservation
Subdivision if the club house wanted to put in a generator? Would this application
need to go to site plan review? They would need a larger more powerful generator
than a residence. The motion was to our code being proposed would apply to single
family homes. This matter should be clarified because for notification requirements
this change must be included. The common property locations of a P.U.D. are
surrounded by homes and therefore it should go through site plan review. The Village
should not be carving out the exception for meeting houses and club houses. Trustee
Heiser noted that the purpose of the amendments was to aid the individual home
owners. Mr. Bradbury reviewed the process and noted that if P.U.D. were to be
added the local law would need to be modified.
Mayor Rosenberg returned to the agenda:
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7) Adopt a determination of significance pursuant to SEQRA concerning the
proposed action of acquiring the Highway Garage through the issuance of a
bond
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
ADOPTING A DETERNIINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE PURSUANT TO
SEQRA CONCERNING THE PROPOSED ACTION OF
ACQUIRING THE HIGHWAY GARAGE
THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF A BOND
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees desires to acquire an approximately 31,716
square foot parcel of real property and the highway garage building thereon, located on
West William Street, designated as Parcel ID 141.35-2-43 on the Town of Rye Tax Map,
in and for the Village of Rye Brook, Westchester County,New York; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees desires to acquire said real property and the
highway garage building thereon, through the issuance of$750,000 bonds of the Village
of Rye Brook pursuant to the Local Finance Law; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has reviewed the Environmental Assessment
Form prepared for this Proposed Action and is familiar with the site and all aspects of the
Proposed Action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of
Trustees, in accordance with Article 8 of the State Environmental Conservation Law and
6 NYCRR Part 617, and upon review of the EAF and all other materials prepared for this
Unlisted action undergoing an uncoordinated review, hereby adopts the attached
Negative Declaration.
Mr. Bradbury noted that the Village Board is comfortable with the SEQRA
portion of the proposed action. This is the environmental section. The next
two items also have to do with the acquisition: the issuance of bonds and the
contract.
On a motion made by Trustee Klein, and seconded by Trustee Epstein, the
resolution was adopted.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee Susan Epstein Voting Aye
Trustee David Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Jason Klein Voting Aye
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Mayor Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye
8) Considering a resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds of the Village
of Rye Brook, Westchester County, New York, to pay the cost of the
acquisition of land and the highway garage thereon, in and for said Village
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$750,000 BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK,
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF
THE ACQUISITION OF LAND AND THE HIGHWAY GARAGE
THEREON,IN AND FOR SAID VILLAGE.
WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the financing of the capital purposes
hereinafter described, including compliance with the provisions of the State Environmental
Quality Review Act to the extent required, have been performed; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the financing of such project; NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook, Westchester
County,New York, as follows:
Section 1. For paying the cost of the acquisition of an approximately 31,716
square foot parcel of land, tax numbered 141.35-2-43, and the highway garage building
thereon, including incidental expenses in connection therewith, in and for the Village of Rye
Brook, Westchester County, New York, there are hereby authorized to be issued $750,000
bonds of said Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law.
Section 2. The estimated maximum cost of the aforesaid class of objects or
purposes is hereby determined to be $750,000, and the plan for the financing thereof is by
the issuance of the $750,000 bonds of said Village authorized to be issued pursuant to this
bond resolution.
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Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the
aforesaid object or purpose is twenty-five years under subdivision ninety-three of paragraph
a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, because the object or purpose is comprised of
items which can be assigned a period of probable usefulness of at least twenty-five years
under subdivision eleven or twenty-one of said paragraph a. The building to be acquired is
hereby determined to be at least a class"B"building within the meaning of said subdivision
eleven of said paragraph a. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of
the bonds authorized will exceed five years.
Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to
authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance
and sale of the bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby
delegated to the Village Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such
terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said
Village Treasurer,consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 5. The faith and credit of said Village of Rye Brook, Westchester
County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and
interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual
appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on
such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all
the taxable real property of said Village a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest
on such obligations as the same become due and payable.
Section 6. Such bonds shall be in fully registered form and shall be signed in
the name of the Village of Rye Brook, Westchester County, New York, by the manual or
facsimile signature of the Village Treasurer and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall be
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imprinted or impressed thereon and may be attested by the manual or facsimile signature of
the Village Clerk.
Section 7. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting
the sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, who shall
advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he
shall deem best for the interests of the Village; provided, however, that in the exercise of
these delegated powers, he shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law
and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds.
The receipt of the Village Treasurer shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such
bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money.
Section 8. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds,
including determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining
annual debt service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile
signatures shall appear on said bonds,prescribing the method for the recording of ownership
of said bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds,providing for the printing
and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the Village
by the facsimile signature of its Village Treasurer, providing for the manual
countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated official of the Village), the date,
denominations, maturities and interest payment dates, place or places of payment, and also
including the consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the Village Treasurer.
It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the Village not to impose and
collect from registered owners of such bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring
bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to
paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local Finance Law, no such charges shall be so
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collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity
clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in
such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by Section 52.00 of the
Local Finance Law, as the Village Treasurer shall determine.
Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for
purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150 -2. Other than as specified in this
resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-
term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or
purpose described herein.
Section 10. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be
contested only if:
(1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which
said Village is not authorized to expend money, or
(2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of
publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days
after the date of such publication, or
(3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the
Constitution.
Section 11. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in
summary in The Journal News, the official newspaper, together with a notice of the Village
Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.
Section 12. This resolution is adopted subject to permissive referendum in
accordance with Section 36.00 of the Local Finance Law and Article 9 of the Village Law.
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Mr. Bradbury reviewed the process and next steps to be taken, including
notification via publishing in the Westmore News. This resolution
authorizes the issuance of the bond.
On a motion made by Trustee Heiser, and seconded by Trustee Klein, the
resolution was adopted
The roll was called:
Trustee Susan Epstein Voting Aye
Trustee David Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Jason Klein Voting Aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye
9) Considering authorization of a contract of sale for the purchase of
property located at West William Street
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
CONSIDERING AUTHORIZATION OF A CONTRACT OF
SALE FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON WEST WILLIAM
STREET
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees desires to acquire an approximately 31,716
square foot parcel of real property, including the highway garage building and any other
improvements thereon, located on West William Street, designated as Parcel ID 141.35-2-
43 on the Town of Rye Tax Map, in and for the Village of Rye Brook,Westchester County,
New York; and
WHEREAS, on August 19, 2013 the Board of Trustees adopted a Negative
Declaration pursuant to SEQRA for the Proposed Action which includes the
authorization of a Contract of Sale for the purchase of said real property and
improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Administrator
are hereby authorized to sign any and all documents related to, and for the specific
purpose of purchasing real property, including the highway garage building and any other
improvements thereon, located on West William Street and designated as Parcel ID
141.35-2-43; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the form and sufficiency of such
documents shall be subject to review and approval by the Village Attorney.
Mr. Bradbury noted that this is the contract of sale for the highway garage.
The Village Attorney has discussed this sale with the Town Attorney and
several items in the contract have been reviewed. There are some technical
issues that have not yet been resolved, but the business terms have been
negotiated. The final version of the contract will have all of the technical
language resolved.
Mayor Rosenberg thanked everyone for their work on this issue. This is a
great opportunity for the Village of Rye Brook.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein, and seconded by Trustee Klein, the
resolution was adopted.
The roll was called:
Trustee Susan Epstein Voting Aye
Trustee David Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Jason Klein Voting Aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye
10)Considering a modification of the License and Permit Fee Schedule
to create a fee for Halloween in the Park
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
CONSIDERING A MODIFICATION OF THE LICENSE
AND PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE TO CREATE A FEE FOR HALLOWEEN IN
THE PARK
RESOVLED, that the License & Permit Fee Schedule is hereby amended as
follows:
Halloween in the Park $2/person; under 2 years old free
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A work session was held and this matter was reviewed. They
Village attempts to keep the fees as reasonable as possible. The
Board suggested noting that children under two would be free.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein, and seconded by Trustee
Klein, the resolution was adopted as amended.
The roll was called:
Trustee Susan Epstein Voting Aye
Trustee David Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Jason Klein Voting Aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye
11)Considering an Intermunicipal Agreement with Westchester County
and the Village of Rye Brook for prisoner transportation
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
CONSIDERING AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT
WITH WESTCHESTER COUNTY AND THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK FOR
PRISONER TRANSPORTATION
RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook is authorized to enter into an Inter-
Municipal Agreement with Westchester County for prisoner transportation, for the period
of January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014 as follows:
(1/l/13-12/31/13) $201.03 per round trip plus mileage
(1/l/14-12/31/14) $207.07 per round trip plus mileage; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and
deliver all documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this
resolution.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that this is a regular item placed on the Board
of Trustees' agenda every year or two.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein, and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
resolution was adopted.
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The roll was called:
Trustee Susan Epstein Voting Aye
Trustee David Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Jason Klein Voting Aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye
12)Considering approving 2012/2013 year-end budget modifications
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
CONSIDERING APPROVING 2012/2013 YEAR-END
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
RESOLVED, that the following 2012/2013 year-end budget modifications be hereby
approved:
FROM TO AMOUNT
101.1325.160 101.1010.469 $ 406
(Treasurer's Office - (BOT—
Office Assistant-Financial) Misc.)
101.1325.189 101.1010.469 $ 26
(Village Treasurer - (BOT—
Overtime/Vacation Pay) Misc.)
101.1325.442 101.1010.469 $ 700
(Village Treasurer - (BOT—
Banking Services) Misc.)
101.1410.486 101.1010.469 $ 7,464
(Village Clerk- (BOT—
Village Election) Misc.)
101.1410.199 101.1230.110 $ 313
(Village Clerk- (Village Administrator—
Minutes-BOT Meetings) Village Administrator)
101.1410.462 101.1230.110 $ 2,434
(Village Clerk- (Village Administrator—
Legal Advertising) Village Administrator)
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101.1410.484 101.1230.110 $ 1,500
(Village Clerk- (Village Administrator—
Records Management) Village Administrator)
101.1650.497 101.1230.110 $ 2,707
(Central Items - (Village Administrator—
Central Communications) Village Administrator)
101.1660.496 101.1230.110 $ 944
(Central Items - (Village Administrator—
Central Supplies) Village Administrator)
101.1660.496 101.1230.120 $ 1,359
(Central Items - (Village Administrator—
Central Supplies) Assistant Village
Administrator)
101.1410.499 101.1230.454 $ 393
(Village Clerk- (Village Administrator—
Contractual) Travel/Conference)
101.1930.439 101.1230.170 $ 3,360
(Special Items - (Village Administrator—
Judgments & Claims) Secretary to Village
Administrator)
101.1930.439 101.1230.199 $ 1,879
(Special Items - (Village Administrator—
Judgments & Claims) Longevity/Vacation)
101.1930.439 101.1420.458 $14,416
(Special Items - (Village Attorney—
Judgments & Claims) Supplemental Services)
101.1980.425 101.1420.458 $ 9,915
(Special Items - (Village Attorney—
MTA Tax) Supplemental Services)
101.1910.422 101.1680.408 $ 1,613
(Special Items - MIS—
Unallocated Insurance) Toners)
101.1910.422 101.1680.411 $ 171
(Special Items - MIS—
Unallocated Insurance) Computer Supplies)
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101.1910.422 101.1440.110 $ 950
(Special Items - (Village Engineer—
Unallocated Insurance) Village Engineer/Supt.
of Public Works)
101.1980.423 101.1640.415 $ 2,222
(Special Items - (Central Garage—
Consulting Fees) Fuel)
101.1980.423 101.1640.430 $ 2,821
(Special Items - (Central Garage—
Consulting Fees) Tires)
101.1990.424 101.3120.189 $21,025
(Special Items - (Police Dept.—
Contingency) Overtime)
101.3410.450 101.3120.189 $ 2,885
(Fire Protection - (Police Dept.—
Utilities) Overtime)
101.3410.411 101.3620.120 $ 1,037
(Fire Protection - (Safety Inspection—
Building Maintenance Building Inspector)
Supplies)
101.3410.498 101.3620.140 $ 1,490
(Fire Protection - (Safety Inspection—
Contractual) Office Assistant)
101.3410.451 101.3620.189 $ 1,324
(Fire Protection- (Safety Inspection—
Heating Fuel) Overtime)
101.3410.451 101.3620.193 $ 543
(Fire Protection- (Safety Inspection—
Heating Fuel) Longevity)
101.3410.454 101.3620.150 $ 318
(Fire Protection - (Safety Inspection—
Training) Int. Account Clerk)
101.3410.454 101.3620.160 $ 2,363
(Fire Protection- (Safety Inspection—
Training) Assistant Building
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Inspector)
101.5110.150 101.5182.402 $24,078
(Highway Maint. - (Street Lighting)
Laborers)
101.5142.199 101.8120.403 $10,782
(Snow Removal- (Sewer Account)
Overtime)
101.5142.417 101.8320.400 $17,018
(Snow Removal - (Water Account)
Sand/Salt)
101.3410.498 101.3510.499 $ 19
(Fire Protection - (Control of Animals—
Contractual) Contractual)
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN AYE
TRUSTEE HEISER AYE
TRUSTEE KLEIN AYE
MAYOR ROSENBERG AYE
Mr. Bradbury noted that this resolution is to close out the books, and start clean up in
preparation for the audit. He reviewed the proposed transfers between accounts.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein, and seconded by Trustee Klein, the resolution was
adopted.
The roll was called:
Trustee Susan Epstein Voting Aye
Trustee David Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Jason Klein Voting Aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye
14) Considering the transfer of capital funds for road resurfacing
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
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CONSIDERING TRANSFERRING FUNDS FROM
2011/2012 ROAD RESURFACING CAPITAL PROJECT TO
2012/2013 ROAD RESURFACING CAPITAL PROJECT
RESOLVED, that the remaining balance of$23,533.49 be transferred from the
2011/2012 Road Resurfacing Capital Project to the 2012/2013 Road Resurfacing Capital
Project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2011/2012 Road Resurfacing Capital Project
be closed and removed from the project length schedule.
Mr. Bradbury noted that this resolution closes out the prior year's budget. The
funds will be used to work on additional roadways in order to maintain the streets.
The idea is to maintain the streets early in the process.
On a motion made by Trustee Heiser, and seconded by Trustee Klein, the
resolution was adopted.
The roll was called:
Trustee Susan Epstein Voting Aye
Trustee David Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Jason Klein Voting Aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye
14) Considering a modification of the Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
CONSIDERING THE MODIFICATION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MEETING SCHEDULE
RESOLVED, that the following Board of Trustees meeting date is hereby
cancelled:
September 24, 2013; and be it
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FURTHER RESOLVED, the following Board of Trustees meeting date is
hereby scheduled:
Thursday, September 26, 2013 @ 7:30PM
Mr. Bradbury noted that this resolution would move the second meeting in
September to September 26, 2013. Both the Administrator and Assistant
Administrator will be out of town on September 24th.
On motion made by Trustee Heiser, and seconded by Trustee Epstein, the
resolution was adopted.
The roll was called:
Trustee Susan Epstein Voting Aye
Trustee David Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Jason Klein Voting Aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Mr. Bradbury noted that as part of the comprehensive plan process a new survey is being
sent out electronically. A lot of information will be sent out, and residents are
encouraged to compete and return the survey. It is now available. This will assist the
comprehensive plan committee to see what items should be addressed. The Village is
getting the word out. This matter will be on the Village's website. The Mayor noted that
he will be sending out a newsletter and it will be attached to the website through a link.
This matter will be addressed at the Senior Center as well.
The Ridge Street Bridge completion is scheduled for August 30th. The Engineering
consultants feel that the bridge will be opened by that date.
Road resurfacing began today. Roads are being milled down, and then resurfaced. This
work will most likely take three to four weeks.
Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew was held on August 10th. About 100 people
attended. This was one of the best turn outs. This program will continue.
Mr. Bradbury noted that another event being considered is a dog wash with the Humane
Society has been suggested for September.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
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1) Modifications to travel camp and the License and Permit Fee Schedule
Mr. Bradbury noted that this is a fantastic program. The travel camp travels four days
a week and one day a week they stay in camp and hang out. Many people do not send
their children to camp on the day that they don't travel.
Mr. Bradbury was asked to review this with the Recreation Department. This is a six-
week camp. Admission fees vary, and whether or not school buses or tour buses are
used vary. The extra day of travel will most likely run an additional $25.00 for a
small travel event. The larger events would be more.
Mayor Rosenberg suggested that the smaller and larger events be spread out evenly
during the weeks. Residents can sign up for any number of weeks, and they can
choose the week. There are places where the camp can travel locally such as a Met
Game or Bowling, and he suggested that perhaps Fridays could be used for a smaller
event to avoid traffic. The changes made will not affect this year's camp, but for
budget reasons it must be done now.
The Board moved to increase the fees for the travel camp on a motion made by
Trustee Heiser and seconded by Trustee Epstein.
CONSIDERING A MODIFICATION OF THE LICENSE AND PERMIT FEE
SCHEDULE REGARDING
RESOVLED, that the License & Permit Fee Schedule is hereby amended as follows:
Teen Travel Camp 2013-2014 2013-2014
Adopted Amended
6 - Week Resident $1,450 $1,630
6- Week Resident after May $1,550 $1,730
1
6 - Week Non-Resident $1,900 $2,080
5 - Week Resident $1,425 $1,575
5 - Week Non- Resident $1,750 $1,900
4 - Week Resident $1,244 $1,364
4 - Week Non- Resident $1,520 $1,640
3 - Week Resident $1,065 $1,155
3 - Week Non- Resident $1,290 $1,360
2 - Week Resident $830 $890
2 - Week Non-Resident $1,080 $1,140
1 - Week Resident $485 $515
1 - Week Non-Resident $630 $660
The roll was called:
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Trustee Susan Epstein Voting Aye
Trustee David Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Jason Klein Voting Aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Rosenberg noted that the next Board of Trustee meeting was scheduled for
September 10, 2013. He called for a motion and second for an executive session to
discuss the topic of non-union compensation. On a motion made by Trustee Epstein, and
seconded by Trustee Klein, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. and the Board
entered into an Executive Session.
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