HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-04-04 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2012
AGENDA
6:30 P.M.— Trustee Swearing In Ceremony
7:30 P.M.–REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1) Presentation and public hearing to consider the proposed 2012-2013
Tentative Budget for the Village of Rye Brook
2) Public hearing to consider a proposed local law to override the tax levy
limit
3) Public hearing to consider a proposed site plan amendment and Special
Permit for a one car garage at 1100 King Street (Reckson)
RESOLUTIONS:
1) Considering a proposed local law to override the tax levy limit
2) Consider a proposed site plan amendment and Special Permit for a one
car garage at 1100 King Street (Reckson)
3) Considering annual organizational meeting resolutions
4) Considering the appointments to various Boards, Committees and
Commissions
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5) Considering a Request Submitted by K&M Realty Group, Ltd. for a
Refund of its Cash Deposit in lieu of Performance Bond Relating to the
Installation and Construction of Infrastructure
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: April 24
and May 8, 2012
BOARD: Trustee David M. Heiser
Trustee Toby S. Marrow
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein
ABSENT: Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick
STAFF: Christopher J. Bradbury, Village Administrator
David Burke, Assistant to the Village Administrator
Gregory Austin, Chief of Police
Edward Beane, Esq., Village Counsel
Michal Nowak, Superintendent of Public Works
Fred Seifert, Public Access Coordinator
Paula Patafio, Meeting Secretary
Mayor Feinstein welcomed everyone to the April 4, 2012 Reorganization Meeting
of the Board of Trustees. She noted that vacation schedules caused the meeting to
be moved to Wednesday night. She introduced newly elected Trustee David M.
Heiser, who was sworn in during a ceremony held immediately before the
meeting, and announced that Trustee Paul Rosenberg was sworn in for another
term. She also noted that Trustee Jeffrey Redneck was excused from the meeting.
Mayor Feinstein, with the consensus of the Board, called for the third public
hearing on the agenda:
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
3) Public hearing to consider a proposed site plan amendment and Special
Permit for a one car garage at 1100 King Street (Reckson)
Mayor Feinstein called for a motion to open the public hearing. On a
motion made by Trustee Toby Marrow, and seconded by Trustee David
Heiser, the public hearing was opened.
Mr. David Burke, Assistant to the Village Administrator, called the roll:
Trustee David M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
Anthony Gioffre, Esq., from the firm of Cuddy and Feder, addressed the
Board. He noted that Jerry Schwabe was also in attendance. Attorney
Gioffre noted that Reckson is in an OB 1 District and this application seeks
approval to construct a one-car garage. The property is also in the scenic
roads overlay district. Mr. Gioffre reviewed the project and briefly
discussed the sprinkler system related to the proposed garage and the
Village's Code/requirements.
Mayor Feinstein called for comments from members of the public. There
being no one, and no comments from Board members, she called for a
motion to adjourn the public hearing.
On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
public hearing was adjourned.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee David M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
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Mayor Feinstein returned to the order of the agenda:
1) Presentation and public hearing to consider the proposed 2012-2013
Tentative Budget for the Village of Rye Brook
On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Heiser,
the public hearing was declared open.
The roll was called:
Trustee David M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
Mr. Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator, made a Power-Point
presentation, reviewing the tentative budget. He noted that the budget is for
the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2012 and ending May 31, 2013. Staff
meetings and budget work sessions have been held and this is the public
hearing on this matter. Overall, the 2012-2013 tentative budget includes a
property tax levy of $13, 292.14, which is an increase of 1.46% over the
prior year. The total tentative budget is an increase of 4.98% over the prior
year. Village income and expenditures were reviewed. The property tax
cap was briefly discussed, and it was noted that this tentative budget as
presented has a tax levy that is less than allowable under the tax cap
legislation.
Mayor Feinstein thanked everyone for their hard work on the proposed
budget. She noted that expenditures have been cut, and revenue items were
raised. The Day Camp fees is the one area that the Board has not been able
to reach an agreement on. The fees being reviewed are the fees for the
summer of 2013. There are expenses incurred when running the camp, and
the fees should be increased.
Mayor Feinstein called for questions or comments from members of the
public. Robert Larick of the Arbors thanked the Board for their hard work.
Trustee Rosenberg noted that this is a phenomenal budget. He thanked
Mr. Bradbury for his hard work. He noted that he was not in favor or
raising the camp fees because they were raised the prior year.
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Trustee Marrow noted that she was in favor of raising the camp fee to cover
expenses. Trustee Heiser and Mayor Feinstein agreed with Trustee Marrow.
Mr. Bradbury noted that the Village of Rye Brook has terrific department
heads. Mayor Feinstein agreed that the Village has a wonderful staff.
On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
public hearing was closed.
The roll was called:
Trustee David M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
2) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW
TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT
On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
public hearing was declared open.
The roll was called:
Trustee David M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
Mr. Bradbury noted that the Village is considering overriding the tax cap.
The Board has considered the fiscal capacity. This is new legislation which
raises policy questions. Rye Brook manages its budget very well and finds
this issue is more of a control issue.
Mayor Feinstein noted that she felt comfortable with the numbers. She
noted that she has never been in favor of the tax cap. Mandate relief was
supposed to follow the tax cap, but there has not been any mandate relief.
She stated that she did not like New York State telling the Village what to
do. Trustee Heiser agreed that the tax cap was a local control issue.
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Trustee Marrow noted that she would vote to override the tax levy as a
precautionary measure.
Trustee Rosenberg noted that he was not in support of overriding the tax
cap. He felt that it could look like the Village is preparing to raise the
taxes.
As there was no further discussion, Mayor Feinstein called for a motion.
On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
public hearing was closed.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee David M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
Mayor Feinstein called for the resolution:
1) CONSIDERING A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE
THE TAX LEVY LIMIT
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY
LIMIT
WHEREAS, on April 4, 2012 the Board of Trustees opened a public
hearing on the subject local law and at which time all persons interested were
given an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said local law and
the public hearing was closed on April 4, 2012.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees
hereby approves the local law to override the tax levy limit.
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On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
resolution was adopted.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee David M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Nay
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
2) CONSIDER A PROPOSED SITE PLAN AMENDMENT AND
SPECIAL PERMIT FOR A ONE CAR GARAGE AT 1100 KING
STREET (RECKSON)
As the public hearing remained open, there would be no vote on this matter
at this time.
3) CONSIDERING ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
RESOLUTIONS
Mayor Feinstein noted that this was the reorganization meeting, and asked
Mr. Bradbury to read the resolutions:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS
DECLARATION OF ELECTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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RESOLVED, that Paul S. Rosenberg of 43 Country Ridge Drive is hereby
declared elected to the office of Trustee of the Village of Rye Brook for a three-
year term of office; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that David M. Heiser of 2 Oriole Place is
hereby declared elected to the office of Trustee of the Village of Rye Brook for a
three-year term of office; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that said terms of offices are effective at noon
on the 1st Monday of April 2012.
RESOLUTION
RETAINING VILLAGE ATTORNEY
RESOLVED, that the law firm of Keane and Beane, PC (Edward F. Beane,
Esq.) of 445 Hamilton Avenue, White Plains, New York 10601 is hereby retained
as Village Attorney for the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year
subject to the terms in the retainer agreement dated April 8, 2011.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF LABOR COUNSEL
RESOLVED, that the law firm of Littler, Mendelson, P.C. (Craig R.
Benson, Esq.) of 885 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022 is hereby retained as
Labor Counsel for the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF TAX CERTIORARI COUNSEL
RESOLVED, that the law firm of Oxman, Geiger, Natale & Tulis, P.C. (Mark S.
Tulis, Esq.) is hereby retained as special Tax Certiorari Counsel for the Village of
Rye Brook for the next ensuing fiscal year subject to the rates established in the
retainer letter dated March 21, 2012.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL WATER COUNSEL
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RESOLVED, that Joel R. Dichter of Dichter Law, LLC of 10 Rockefeller Plaza,
NY, NY is hereby retained as Special Water counsel for the Village of Rye Brook
for the next ensuing official year in accordance with the letter dated April 8, 2009.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE RISK MANAGER
RESOLVED, that RMI Consulting, LLC (Joseph P. Ricci) is hereby appointed as
Risk Manager for the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year in
accordance with the terms of the Proposal for Continuing Risk Management
Services received March 15, 2012.
RESOLUTION
RETAINING ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
RESOLVED, that Dolph Rotfeld Engineering, P.C. (Dolph Rotfeld, PE) is
hereby retained as Engineering Consultant for the Village of Rye Brook for the
ensuing official year in accordance with the terms of the letter outlining
Engineering Services dated March 30, 2012.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
RESOLVED, that Henningson, Durham & Richardson Architecture and
Engineering, P.0 (Mike Musso, PE) is hereby appointed as Special Engineering
Consultant for the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year subject
to the terms set forth in the Multiple Project Agreement for Professional Services,
2011 Master Agreement dated March 16, 2012.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF BOND COUNSEL
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RESOLVED, that the law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski, llp (Randy Mayer, Esq.)
is hereby retained as Village Bond Counsel for the next ensuing official year, in
accordance with the letter dated March 10, 2011 and the fee schedule dated
January 1, 2010.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF AUDITING FIRM
RESOLVED, that the auditing firm of O'Connor Davies Munns & Dobbins, llp is
hereby retained as Village Auditor for the next ensuing official year, in accordance
with the letter dated April 6, 2010.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
RESOLVED, that Christopher J. Bradbury, of 3355 Poplar Street,
Yorktown, New York is hereby appointed Village Administrator for the Village of
Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE CLERK
RESOLVED, that Christopher J. Bradbury, of 3355 Poplar Street,
Yorktown, New York is hereby appointed Village Clerk for the Village of Rye
Brook for a two-year term.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY VILLAGE CLERK
RESOLVED, that Elizabeth Rotfeld of 105 Betsy Brown Road, Port
Chester, New York is hereby appointed Deputy Village Clerk for the Village of
Rye Brook for a two-year term.
RESOLUTION
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APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE CLAIMS AUDITOR
RESOLVED, that Judith Belkin of 38 Rock Ridge Drive, Rye Brook, New
York is hereby appointed as intermediate Account Clerk/Village Claims Auditor
for the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing fiscal year.
RESOLUTION
DESIGNATION OF DEPUTY VILLAGE TREASURER
RESOLVED, that Catherine M. Spinosa of 14 Crest Drive, Yorktown is
hereby appointed as Deputy Village Treasurer for the Village of Rye Brook for the
next ensuing official year.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER OF TAXES
RESOLVED, that Nick Mecca, Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Rye, is
hereby appointed as the Receiver of Taxes for the Village of Rye Brook for the
next ensuing fiscal year.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS
RESOLVED, that Hope Vespia, Registrar of Vital Statistics for the Town
of Rye, is hereby appointed as the Registrar of Vital Statistics for the Village of
Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER
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RESOLVED, that Christopher J. Bradbury of 3355 Poplar Street,
Yorktown, New York is hereby appointed Records Management Officer for the
Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing fiscal year.
RESOLUTION
DESIGNATION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING NIGHT
RESOLVED, that the second (2 d) and fourth (4th) Tuesday of each and
every month are hereby designated as the Meeting nights of the Village of Rye
Brook Board of Trustees pursuant to the adopted Rules of Procedure of the Board
of Trustees; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that said meetings are to commence at 7:30
p.m.
RESOLUTION
DESIGNATION OF SIGNATORIES
RESOLVED, the Mayor, the Village Administrator, Village Treasurer, and
Deputy Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign checks on behalf of the Village of
Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Administrator, Village
Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer are authorized to sign Bonds, Bond Anticipation
Notes (BAN'S) and other obligations of the Village; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that bank internal transfers and out-going wires
from one account to another can be made by telephone or online with voice or data
transmission by any one of the previous named signatories followed by written
confirmation to the banks in accordance with the Village's Investment Policy,
such banks include: TD, Bank NA; JPMorgan Chase; Hudson Valley; Signature
Bank; HSBC Bank, First Niagara Bank, NA and Webster Bank.
RESOLUTION
DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES
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RESOLVED, that TD, Bank NA; JPMorgan Chase; Hudson Valley;
Signature Bank; HSBC Bank and Webster Bank are hereby designated as
depositories for the Village of Rye Brook.
RESOLUTION
DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
WHEREAS, the Village must publish legal notices in any newspaper
designated as the official newspaper for the municipality; and
WHEREAS, the Westmore News is a newspaper circulated and available
to its residents in the Village of Rye Brook; and
WHEREAS, the Village Clerk is encouraged to publish notices in multiple
newspapers covering the village.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Westmore News is
hereby designated as the official Newspaper of the Village of Rye Brook for the
ensuing official year.
RESOLUTION
FRIENDS OF RYE BROOK, INC.
RESOLVED, that it is hereby disclosed by members of the Board of
Trustees that they are directors of a not-for-profit corporation, the Friends of Rye
Brook, Inc., created to assist in obtaining donations from prospective grantors in
support of qualifying activities of the Village.
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RESOLUTION
RE-ADOPTION OF RULES OF PROCEDURE
OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RESOLVED, that the Rules of Procedure of the Board of Trustees as
amended on April 11, 2006 are hereby re-adopted and promulgated for the
Village official year, commencing the first Monday of April 2011.
On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
resolutions were adopted.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee David M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
4) CONSIDERING THE APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS,
COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
Mr. Bradbwy read the following resolution:
CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS
BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
APPOINTMENTS TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL
ON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
RESOLVED, that Jason Klein is hereby reappointed Chairperson.
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APPOINTMENTS TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL
ON PARKS AND RECREATION
RESOLVED, that Adam Berman of 3 Arlington Place is reappointed for a
term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2014; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Chris Dutra of 3 Lee Lane is hereby
appointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2014; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Jamie Schutzer of 43 Bonwit Road is
hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2014;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Jennifer Wohl of 156 Brush Hollow
Crescent is hereby appointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in
April 2014; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Adam Zahl of 78 Tamarack Road is hereby
appointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2014; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Jamie Schutzer is hereby appointed
Chairperson.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
RESOLVED, that Mitchell Levy is hereby reappointed Chairperson; and
be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following appointments are hereby
recertified for the remainder of their terms:
Marcia Rogull Expires April 2013
Chris Scelfo Expires April 2013
Mitchell Levy Expires April 2014
Anna Carbone Expires April 2014
Jonathan Metz Expires April 2014
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APPOINTMENTS TO THE ETHICS BOARD
RESOLVED, that Bea Dreschler of 15 Deer Run is hereby reappointed for
a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2013; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Dana Zimmerman of 32 Country Ridge
Drive is hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in
April 2013; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ken Finder of 3 Carlton Lane is hereby
reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2013; and be
it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Andrew Zeitlin of 201 Country Ridge
Drive is hereby appointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April
2013; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Carol Goodman of 6 Legendary Circle is
hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2013;
and be it
RESOLVED, that Dana Zimmerman is hereby reappointed Chairperson
APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING BOARD
RESOLVED, that John Grzan of 10 Candy Lane is hereby reappointed for
a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2017; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Gary Zuckerman is hereby reappointed
Chairperson; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are hereby recertified for the
remainder of their terms:
Domenic Accurso Expires 2013
Amy Schoen Expires 2014
Dan Tartaglia Expires 2015
Robert Goodman Expires 2015
Bill Laufer Expires 2016
Gary Zuckerman Expires 2016
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APPOINTMENTS TO THE RECORDS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
RESOLVED, that the following individuals are hereby reappointed to the
Records Management Committee for a term which expires on the first Monday in
April, 2013:
Joan L. Feinstein, Mayor
Christopher J. Bradbury, Administrator
Diane DiSanto, Treasurer
Elizabeth Rotfeld, Deputy Village Clerk
Greg Austin, Police Chief
APPOINTMENTS TO THE TECHNOLOGY AND
COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RESOLVED, that Frank Pugliese of 6 Wilton Road is hereby reappointed
for a term that shall expires on the first Monday in April 2015; and be it
RESOLVED, that Rachel Chason of 57 Winding Wood Road is hereby
reappointed for a term that shall expires on the first Monday in April 2015; and be
it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mark Klapper is hereby reappointed
Chairperson
APPOINTMENTS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
RESOLVED, that Steve Berger of 3 Castle View Court is hereby
reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2015; and be
it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Jeffrey Richman of 42 Meadowlark Road is
hereby appointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2015;
and be it
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that Don Moscato is hereby reappointed
Chairperson.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following appointments are hereby
recertified for the remainder of their terms:
Joel Simon Expires 2013
Andrew Kaminsky Expires 2014
Don Moscato Expires 2014
On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
resolutions were adopted.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee David M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
Trustee Rosenberg noted that Mr. Bradbury called out the new chairperson and
those individuals who terms have expired. He thanked the individuals who have
served the Village. Mayor Feinstein noted that Trustee Rosenberg has been
appointed Deputy Mayor.
5) CONSIDERING A REQUEST SUBMITTED BY K&M REALTY
GROUP, LTD. FOR A REFUND OF ITS CASH DEPOSIT IN LIEU
OF PERFORMANCE BOND RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION
AND CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURE
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A REQUEST
SUBMITTED BY K&M REALTY GROUP, LTD.
FOR A REFUND OF ITS CASH DEPOSIT
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IN LIEU OF PERFORMANCE BOND
RELATING TO THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION
OF INFRASTRUCTURE
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2007, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye
Brook approved the Site Plan of K&M Realty Group, Ltd. to construct ten (10)
attached residential units as set forth in said Resolution and the Site Plan Approval
drawings and architect's plans annexed thereto (the "Approved Site Plan"); and
WHEREAS, said Site Plan Approval was subject to requirements and
conditions, including those in Paragraph 4 thereof, that prior to the issuance of any
building permits, the Applicant was required to submit a 100% performance bond
to the Village in a sum to be determined by the Village Engineer to guarantee the
satisfactory and complete installation and construction of all infrastructure and
public improvements as enumerated in said Paragraph "4;" and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Paragraph 4, the Applicant has submitted in lieu
of a Performance Bond, a cash deposit of Seventy One Thousand Seven Hundred
Sixty-Five and 00/100 ($71,765.00) Dollars to guarantee the satisfactory and
complete installation and construction of certain infrastructure and public
improvements as determined by the Village Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant completed the installation and construction of
the specific infrastructure and public improvements as set forth in its Site
Development Permit, which was secured by said cash deposit; and
WHEREAS, construction of the project has been suspended by the
Applicant and the Site Development Permit has expired; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested that the balance of the cash he
deposited in lieu of a Performance Bond be refunded to him after the deduction by
the Village of certain Village fees and professional review fees incurred by
Applicant in connection with review of the Site Plan Application, and the approval
by the Planning Board of wetlands and steep slope permits, the payment of
outstanding Village permit fees and the payment of all outstanding Village Real
Estate Taxes; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested that these outstanding fees and
professional review fees and taxes be deducted from the cash deposit and to
receive a refund of the remainder of the cash deposited; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant also has agreed in exchange for this refund to
the imposition of a condition that the Applicant will submit all necessary
applications, plans and required supporting documents necessary to receive all
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building and other permits necessary for the entire scope of the project in
accordance with the Approved Site Plan within three (3) years of the date of this
Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye
Brook Board of Trustees grants the application of K&M Realty Group, Ltd. as
described above for the refund of its cash deposit in lieu of Performance Bond
subject to the following requirements and conditions:
1. The Applicant shall pay all outstanding permit fees, escrow fees and
professional review fees incurred by the Applicant in connection with the review
of its application for Site Plan Approval and the issuance of Wetlands and Steep
Slope Permits;
2. The Applicant shall pay all unpaid Real Estate Taxes due and owing
for the Village of Rye Brook portion of the taxes with respect to Lots 1-1 and 1-
1.1, Block 26, Section 141;
3. The Applicant shall pay the necessary fee to close out the expired
Site Development Permit in the amount of$750.00; and
4. Payment of the fees and Village taxes listed above shall be made by
the Village from the cash deposit and the remaining balance shall be remitted to
the Applicant; and
5. That the Village of Rye Brook shall retain $4,500.00 of the cash
deposit for the following items:
Plantings in Rip Rap: $3,000.00
Sewer Line Testing: $1,000.00
Maintain Silt Fence: 500.00
4 500.00
6. This Resolution is also expressly conditioned on the Applicant
accepting the requirement that the July 24, 2007 Site Plan Approval and
July 26, 2007 Wetlands and Steep Slopes Permit for this project shall become null
and void and expire unless the Applicant submits all applications, plans and
required supporting documents required to receive all building and other permits
necessary to complete the project in accordance with the Approved Site Plan
within three (3) years of the date of this Resolution.
7. If no building permits are issued by September 1, 2012, the
Applicant shall place a suitable soil and grass seed on the areas of disturbed soils
for stabilization of the site on or before September 30, 2012 and shall otherwise
properly maintain the project site in conformance with all applicable Rye Brook
Codes and other governmental provisions.
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8. All requirements pertaining to the project and site's Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and any associated permits must be
maintained and site inspections completed as required.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all other requirements and
conditions set forth in the July 24, 2007 Site Plan Approval Resolution and the
July 26, 2007 issuance of Wetlands and Steep Slopes Permits by the Village of
Rye Brook Planning Board shall continue in full force and effect unaffected by the
terms of this Resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, no permits of any kind shall be issued
until the Applicant has paid to the Village all future applicable fees and
professional review fees incurred in connection with any further review of
modification of this Application.
On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
resolution was adopted.
Mr. Bradbury noted that this project has had quite a history. The project was
approved in 2007 after many years. Mayor Feinstein noted that a resolution was
adopted in 2009 in lieu of the performance bond. She requested several changes
to the resolution. She hoped that the applicant would feel compelled to give
finality to this project.
Mr. Michal Nowak, Superintendent of Public Works, noted that this is now a
disturbed area. If the applicant wishes to walk away from the project it would be
unacceptable to leave the property in the condition that it is now. Once the
application is null and void, the permit is too and the site would need to be
returned to the original state.
The applicant has seen several drafts of the resolution. He asked that the Village
proceed with the resolution before the Board this evening.
Mr. Burke was asked to call the roll:
Trustee David M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
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April 4,2012
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Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Bradbury noted that the Village offices would be closed on Friday for the
holiday. He noted that the Highway Department was working on some of the
islands within the Village.
Mr. Bradbury congratulated Trustees Heiser and Rosenberg on their appointments,
and wished everyone a Happy Holiday.
Mayor Feinstein noted that the next Board of Trustees meetings were scheduled
for April 24"' and May 8"'. There being no further business before the Board, and
no members of the public wishing to address the Board, she called for a motion to
go into Executive Session. On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded
by Trustee Heiser, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. and the Board entered
into an Executive Session.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee David M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
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April 4,2012
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