HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-11-12 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS
VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2013
AGENDA
7:00 P.M. —EXECUTIVE SESSION: Litigation Update
7:30 P.M. —REGULAR MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT
AFFORDABLE HOUSING:
1) Sketch Plan Review—Bowridge Commons, LLC Site Plan Amendment
PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTIONS:
1) Considering referring proposed amendments to Chapter 179, 209 and
250 of the Village Code regarding Shopping Centers to the Planning
Board for report and recommendation
2) Considering an extension of the emergency medical transportation
agreement with the Port Chester-Rye-Rye Brook Volunteer Ambulance
Corps, Inc.
3) Considering a Memorandum of Understanding between the County of
Westchester and the Village of Rye Brook for Westchester Records
Online
4) Authorizing the issuance of $448,000 bonds of the Village of Rye
Brook to pay the cost of various capital purposes, in and for said village
5) Considering the award of Contract #13-05 "Talcott Road Street Light
Replacement"
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6) Considering a modification of the Board of Trustees meeting schedule
in December
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 MEETINGS:
November 26, 2013
BOARD: Trustee Susan R. Epstein
Trustee David M. Heiser
Trustee Jason A. Klein
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick
Mayor Paul S. Rosenberg
STAFF: Christopher J. Bradbury, Village Administrator
David Burke, Assistant Village Administrator
Edward Beane, Esq., Village Counsel
Michel Nowak, Superintendent of Public Works
Fred Seifert, Public Access Coordinator
Paula Patafio, Meeting Secretary
Mayor Paul Rosenberg welcomed everyone to the November 12, 2013 meeting of
the Board of Trustees. Prior to the meeting an executive session was held where
litigation was discussed.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that Reckson was not on the agenda as they have formally
withdrawn their application for the four rink ice hockey facility.
He called for the first item on the agenda.
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING:
1) Sketch Plan Review— Bowridge Commons, LLC Site Plan Amendment
Mr. Anthony Federico, architect, addressed the Board. Bowridge Commons has
an approved site plan but the applicants are considering a change. He noted that
the owners of the property were also in attendance.
The applicants are requesting a slight revision to the plan approved in November
of 2012. There have been many delays in connection with the County funding
over the past year and during this time the applicants have learned that one-
bedroom units are difficult to sell. The amendment would increase the number of
bedrooms to two. Building one has five one bedroom units with five two bedroom
units. It would remain the same. Building number two contains three one-
bedroom units on the ground floor with two bedroom units above them. The
change would be to convert the three (3) one-bedroom units to two (2) two-
bedroom units on the first floor. The total number of units remains at 16, but the
total number of bedrooms gained would be three.
Another change to the plan came from a recommendation from the County
Planning Department. They recommended a change in the positioning of the
building facing Barber Place versus the interior of the property.
Mayor Rosenberg turned to the Board for questions and/or comments. Trustee
Heiser asked what number of school aged children would result from the change.
Mr. Federico noted that the applicant could build four one-bedroom houses there
would 16 bedrooms. The possibility of twelve children exists with the as-of-right
buildings. The development could produce eleven children.
Trustee Rednick noted that these units also have dens which can be converted to a
bedroom. He stated that he would be hesitate to add more bedrooms.
Trustee Klein addressed the storm water management plan. If the impervious
surface on the property is increased, then it should be addressed in the storm water
management. Mr. Federico noted that one additional row of drainage units has
been proposed.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that the application was trying to feel out the Board to see
if they would approve the proposed changes. He noted that he was with Trustee
Rednick and the change is not something that he would approve. Trustee Heiser
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also noted that he was also against the additional bedrooms because of the effect it
would have on the school district.
Trustee Epstein asked why they felt that the one bedroom units would be difficult
to sell. Mr. Federico noted that the applicants have discussed this with the
County. Mrs. Madonna noted that they would be allowed, under the Code, to
construct four homes. She felt that the addition of three bedrooms would not have
a high effect. 50% of this project is one-bedroom units and they did not want to
have a project that is not viable. The goal is to sell the units. The change is not
dramatic. She also stated that the dens in these units can be removed.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that the President of the School Board attended a meeting
to ensure that this project would not have an effect on the school district. Building
four homes is as-of-right. Mayor Rosenberg noted that the consensus of the
Board was not to add bedrooms. Any change would bring the application back
before the Planning Board. Several months will go by during the review.
Mr. Bradbury noted that the funding is available for the project. Other projects are
being discussed with other municipalities. The more time that passes, the concern
for funding increases.
Mayor Rosenberg stated that Rye Brook's residents attend the Port Chester School
District. Trustee Heiser noted that the applicant was getting honest feedback
about the proposed change. Trustee Klein noted that he did not see the complete
history of the project, but he was concerned when looking at it from the standpoint
that the project was approved and keeps coming back. Mrs. Madonna noted only
minor changes have been made since the approval.
Mr. Bradbury noted that the applicant has the right to submit an amended
application. A prior change was to the stairways for the units. The applicant was
before the Board at this time for feedback on a proposed change. The feedback
was provided. If an application submitted that application will be vetted by the
Planning Board which would take a minimum of two months. The timing was a
concern when looking a County funds.
Mayor Rosenberg pointed out that Mayor Pagano of Port Chester has stated that
the School Board would be opposed to additional bedrooms. The Port Chester
schools are very overcrowded. There is an approved site plan that has to be
considered. The applicants thanked the Board for their time.
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Mayor Rosenberg called for the first item under Resolutions on the agenda:
RESOLUTIONS:
1) Considering referring proposed amendments to Chapter 179, 209
and 250 of the Village Code regarding Shopping Centers to the
Planning Board for report and recommendation
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees desires to make
certain modifications to the Village Code concerning existing shopping centers;
and
WHEREAS, a proposed local law was introduced to amend Chapters 179,
209 and 250 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook in this regard; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees, pursuant to the State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA) determines the proposed action to be an Unlisted
Action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees
hereby refers the proposed local law to the Planning Board for report and
recommendation.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that on June 11th a work session was held. The
changes to this local law will help to make life easier for the shopping
centers. It will give them a lot more flexibility.
Mr. Bradbury reviewed the current revisions that being proposed, and noted
that definitions have been added to the Village Code. He also noted that
the significant change is that the Planning Board is the final approval
authority. He reviewed the four circumstances that would mandate that the
Village Board act as the approval authority. The goal is to shorten the
process.
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Mr. Bradbury noted that the Village is trying to make life easier for the
residents, and the shopping center. This will go a long way in meeting the
needs of the store owners by giving them some real flexibility for minor
site plan changes, but allows the Village to still review all of the changes.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that the Planning Board if very thorough . These
changes will go a long way in helping the shopping centers when renting to
new tenants.
On a motion made by Trustee Jeffrey Rednick, and seconded by Trustee
David Heiser, the resolution was adopted.
Mr. David Burke, Assistant Village Administrator, called the roll:
Trustee Susan Epstein Voting Aye
Trustee David Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Jason Klein Voting Aye
Trustee Rednick Voting Aye
Mayor Rosenberg Voting Aye
2) Considering an extension of the emergency medical transportation
agreement with the Port Chester-Rye-Rye Brook Volunteer
Ambulance Corps, Inc.
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
WHEREAS, on June 15, 1998, the Village of Rye Brook entered into an
amendment and extension agreement with the Port Chester-Rye-Rye Brook
Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. for a five year term commencing July 1, 1999
and continuing until June 30, 2004; and
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2004 the Village of Rye Brook entered into an
amendment and extension agreement with the Port Chester-Rye-Rye Brook
Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. for a five year term commencing on July 1,
2004 and continuing until June 30, 2009; and
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WHEREAS, on November 12, 2008 the Village of Rye Brook entered into
an amendment and extension agreement with the Port Chester-Rye-Rye Brook
Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. for a five year term commencing on July 1,
2009 and continuing until June 30, 2014; and
WHEREAS, amendments are proposed in the agreement to renew the
agreement for the term of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2019.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook
is authorized to enter into an amendment and extension of the Emergency Medical
Transport Agreement with the Port Chester-Rye-Rye Brook Volunteer Ambulance
Corps, Inc., along with the City of Rye and the Village of Port Chester for the term
beginning July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2019; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to execute and deliver the
Amendment and Extension Agreement and all documents necessary or appropriate
to accomplish the purposes of this resolution.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that this service is phenomenal. Reports are
received quarterly, and they do a great job responding to calls in Rye
Brook. He highly recommended renewal of the contract.
On a motion made by Trustee Susan Epstein, and seconded by Trustee
Jason Klein, the resolution was adopted.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee Susan Epstein Voting Aye
Trustee David Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Jason Klein Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick Voting Aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye
3) Considering a Memorandum of Understanding between the County
of Westchester and the Village of Rye Brook for Westchester
Records Online
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Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the County desires to provide a license for remote access to the County
Clerk's land records and legal files; and
WHEREAS, the Licensee desires a license for the privilege of utilizing such
remote access to the County Clerk's records.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the parties hereto agree upon the
premises, terms and conditions as follows:
1. Licensed Access: The County hereby grants to the Licensee a License for the
use of three (3) assigned user ID's from the Westchester County Clerk's system that
would permit Licensee to connect computer terminal(s) for remote web access to the
County Clerk's land records and legal files. Licensee accepts the land records and legal
file information on an "as is" basis and the County provides no warranty as to the
accuracy of the information. To the extent permitted by law, the County disclaims all
liability for the information contained in the files and records.
2. Confidentiality: The licensee agrees that, except in accordance with proper
judicial order or as otherwise provided by law, the licensee and any person employed, or
otherwise engaged, by such licensee who by virtue of such employment or engagement is
given access to the County Clerk's Office land and legal records pursuant to this
Agreement, shall not divulge or make known in any manner any confidential information,
such as social security numbers, contain in such records.
3. Conduct of Operations: The Licensee assumes all risk of operation and shall
provide, at its sole cost and expense, all equipment and hardware, as determined by the
County, necessary to gain access to the County Clerk's records. The County shall not be
responsible as a bailee or otherwise for any equipment or hardware or other personal
property of the Licensee, or its employees, used to gain remote access. The Licensee
hereby waives any claim for loss or damages sustained to any personal property,
including, without limitation, theft or other casualty.
(a) that except for the amount, if any, of damage contributed to, caused by or
resulting from the negligence of the County, the Licensee shall indemnify and hold
harmless the County, its officers, employees and agents from and against any and all
liability damage, claims, demands, costs, judgments, fees, attorneys' fees, or loss arising
directly or indirectly out of the acts or omissions hereunder by the Licensee and third
parties under the direction or control of the Licensee; and
(b) to provide defense for and defend, at its sole expense, any and all claims,
demands or causes of action directly or indirectly arising out of this Agreement and to
bear all other costs and expenses related thereto.
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4. Term and Termination: The term of this License shall commence upon
execution, and shall expire on December 31, 2014, with the County Clerk's option to
extend the License for up to four additional one-year periods on the same terms and
conditions. This License shall be extended for an additional one year period
automatically upon Licensee's receipt of a letter notice from the County Clerk advising
Licensee of the County Clerk's decision to exercise its option and extend this License for
an additional one year period.
In addition, this License may be terminated by the County upon thirty (30) days
written notice to the Licensee when, in its sole discretion, the County deems it in its best
interest to do so. Licensee shall have the right to terminate the License upon thirty (30)
days written notice to the County when, it is sole discretion, Licensee deems it in its best
interest to do so.
5. No Lease: it is expressly understood and agreed that no equipment of space is
leased to the Licensee. No exclusive rights for remote access (other than the licensed
user ID's granted herein) are granted by this License.
6. Notices: All notices of any nature referred to in this License shall be in
writing and either sent by regular mail or overnight courier, or sent by facsimile (with
acknowledgment received copy of the notice sent by overnight courier), to the respective
address set forth below or to such other addresses as the respective parties hereto may
designate in writing. Notice shall be effective of the date of receipt, or in the case of
notices sent by regular mail, notice shall be effective three business days after the date of
mailing.
To the County:
Timothy C. Idoni
Westchester County Clerk
110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
White Plains,NY 10601
And a copy to:
County Attorney
Michaelian Office Building, Room 600
148 Martine Avenue
White Plains,New York
To the Licensee:
Christopher Bradbury
Village Administrator
938 King Street
Rye Brook,NY 10573
Such addresses shall be subject to change from time to time as may be specified in
writing.
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7. Assignment: It is understood and agreed that this License and the privileges
granted hereunder and exclusively personal in nature and the Licensee may not assign,
convey, sell, transfer (including but not limited to an attempt to transfer this License
pursuant to a sale or transfer of all or part of this Licensee's assets), or otherwise dispose
of this License. Any attempted or purported assignment, subletting, or transfer of this
License or any rights granted hereunder without the express written consent of the
County is void.
9. Entire Agreement: This License and its attachments constitute the entire
agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and shall
not be enforceable until signed by both parties and approved by the Office of the County
Attorney.
Mr. Bradbury noted that the Village Administrator, the Village Engineer,
and the Village Building Inspector will have access to these land records.
There is no fee for this service.
There being no comments from the Board, Mayor Rosenberg called for a
motion. On a motion made by Trustee Heiser, and seconded by Trustee
Rednick, the resolution was adopted.
The roll was called:
Trustee Susan Epstein Voting Aye
Trustee David Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Jason Klein Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick Voting Aye
Mayor Rosenberg Voting Aye
4) Authorizing the issuance of $450,000 bonds of the Village of Rye
Brook to pay the cost of various capital purposes, in and for said
village
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
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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 purposes; 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 the purpose of paying the cost the objects or purposes hereinafter
set forth in this bond resolution, including, in each instance, incidental expenses in
connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be issued $450,000 bonds of said
Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law. The bonds authorized shall have a maximum
maturity of five years and shall be apportioned among the objects or purposes set forth in
Section 2 hereof in accordance with the estimated maximum cost of each as set forth
therein. In each case, the plan for the financing of each object or purpose is by the issuance
of the bonds authorized or notes in anticipation thereof. None of the objects or purposes are
assessable improvements.
Section 2. The objects or purposes to be financed pursuant to this bond
resolution are as follows:
(a) the purchase of various items of equipment for use for highway maintenance
or construction, at an estimated maximum cost of $298,000, a class of
objects or purposes with a period of probable usefulness of five years
pursuant to subdivision twenty-eight of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the
Local Finance Law;
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(b) the replacement of street lighting on Talcott Road and Village Hall parking
lot lighting, at an estimated maximum cost of$42,000, a specific object or
purpose with a period of probable usefulness of fifteen years pursuant to
subdivision twenty of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance
Law;
(c) the reconstruction of the tennis wall at Pine Ridge Park, at an estimated
maximum cost of $40,000, a specific object or purpose with a period of
probable usefulness of fifteen years pursuant to subdivision nineteen of
paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law; and
(d) the demolition of the building located at 37 Garibaldi Place and constructing
a parking lot thereon, at an estimated maximum cost of$70,000, a specific
object or purpose with a period of probable usefulness of ten years pursuant
to subdivision twelve-a of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance
Law.
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
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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
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, the Village Treasurer 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
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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
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
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(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. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in
summary in The Westmore News, a newspaper having general circulation in said Village,
together with a notice of the Village Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section
81.00 of the Local Finance Law.
On a motion made by Trustee Jeffrey Rednick, and seconded by Trustee
Susan Epstein, the resolution was adopted.
Mr. Bradbury noted that this resolution allows for the Village to move
forward to take out a five year band for the following projects: The Talcott
Road Street Lighting and Village Hall Lighting; rebuilding the tennis wall
at Pine Ridge Park; the remainder of the cost for the building demolition
cost on Garibaldi to enlarge the parking lot; and vehicles and equipment.
Mr. Nowak addressed the vehicle and equipment purchases. He noted that
the Village has five trucks and is contemplating purchasing another unit.
He reviewed the possible purchases and noted that the vehicle being
considered does more than just pick up leaves. He stated that was done and
that he reached out to other municipalities and learned they wished that
they purchased this vehicle sooner. Everyone that has purchased it are
happy with this machine.
The delivery date is approximately July. This is a custom made vehicle.
The warranty on this vehicle is a five year warranty. The operator of the
vehicle is in the cab with multiple barriers in the event that a foreign object
is pulled in. No other municipalities have had catastrophic failures by
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pulling in debris. There will be a learning curve, but this equipment will
save he Village money in the long run.
Mr. Bradbury noted that this is a great vehicle and Mr. Nowak has put in
many hours of research. Everyone in the Highway Department has been
involved in this review.
Mr. Nowak addressed the lighting projects. He noted that the Talcott Road
Street lighting will be replaced and will save the Village a lot of money in
the long run. LED lights will be used to brighten up the area. Similar
lighting has been installed on Magnolia. An additional nine lights will be
placed in front of the Village Hall, on the side, and in front of the Police
Department. Mayor Rosenberg noted that LED lighting saves a lot of
money in electricity.
Also on the list of item is a grabber bucket. Mr. Nowak noted this is the
right tool for the use.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that the bids for the tennis wall at Pine Ridge Park
are coming in. Mr. Nowak noted that whether or not the way has a footing
will be explored over the weekend.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that the house along side of Garibaldi Park lot has
been purchased. The demolition will start in the spring. The Ridge Street
Bridge work pushed back the plans a little bit. The property will be used to
expand the parking lot for the park
On a motion made by Trustee Jeffrey Rednick, and seconded by Trustee
Susan Epstein, the resolution was adopted.
The roll was called:
Trustee Susan Epstein Voting Aye
Trustee David Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Jason Klein Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick Voting Aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye
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5) Considering the award of Contract #13-05 "Talcott Road Street
Light Replacement"
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has solicited bids for Contract 13-05:
"Talcott Road Street Light Replacement;" and
WHEREAS, a public notice was duly advertised in an official newspaper of the
Village of Rye Brook on October 18, 2013; and
WHEREAS, at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2013, all received bids
were opened and summarized below:
BIDDER Bid Alt. 1 Alt. 2 Bid Bond
Schmitt O'Brien Electric $36,690 $552 $4,968 Yes; and
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 Schmitt O'Brien Electric for the
Bid price of$36,690.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that contract 13-05: "Talcott Road
Street Light Replacement;" is hereby awarded to Schmitt O'Brien Electric for the bid
price of$36,690; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, Alt. 2 is hereby awarded for the bid price of$4,968;
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.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that there was only one bid. Mr. Nowak noted that
alternate #2 was accepted and so the Village is going with base bid and
alternate #2.
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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
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick Voting Aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye
6) Considering a modification of the Board of Trustees meeting
schedule in December
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLVED, that the following Board of Trustees meeting dates are hereby
cancelled:
December 10, 2013
December 24, 2013; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the following Board of Trustees meeting date is
hereby scheduled:
Monday, December 16, 2013 @ 7:30PM
Mayor Rosenberg asked that the Board members review their calendars,
and requested a change in the date of the proposed meeting. With the
consensus of the Board, and staff, the meeting date was changed.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein, and seconded by Trustee Rednick,
the resolution was adopted, as modified.
The roll was called:
Trustee Susan Epstein Voting Aye
Trustee David Heiser Voting Aye
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Trustee Jason Klein Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick Voting Aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Mr. Bradbury, Village Administrator, began his report by urging residents to
register for the STAR update. This is a requirement by the State. If you have
STAR and do not re-register, you will lose it.
This is now the peak of the Leaf Season. Please keep the piles uncontaminated.
The Highway Department is out picking up the leaves, including on Saturdays.
The weather has been cooperating and so far it has been very manageable.
Mr. Bradbury reminded residents that the no overnight parking rule goes into
effect as of November 15th
The sidewalks are King Street are moving forward very quickly. Traffic has been
moving pretty well.
Mr. Bradbury noted that there was a successful Veteran's Day celebration at the
Senior Center.
TD Bank is moving ahead with their plans for the construction of a new bank on
the corner of Ridge Street and Bowman Avenue. Construction will start in late
Spring. The construction fencing has been removed, and a temporary fence will
be installed until construction begins. They will need to apply to the Zoning
Board for another extension of the approved variances due to the length of time it
has taken them to begin construction.
Mayor Rosenberg noted that the Comprehensive Plan workshop was held about
two weeks ago. The Comprehensive Plan Sub-Committee and the vendor are
doing an incredible job. Residents can review this matter on the Village's website.
Residents can receive updates by registering on this site.
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Mayor Rosenberg reminded residents that the next Board of Trustees meeting was
scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2013.
There being no further business before the Board, and no one wishing to address
the Board, the meeting was adjourned on motion made by Trustee Jeffrey
Rednick, and seconded by Trustee Susan Epstein, at 9:05 p.m.
The roll was called:
Trustee Susan Epstein Voting Aye
Trustee David Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Jason Klein Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick Voting Aye
Mayor Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye
Board of Trustees Meeting
November 12,2013
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