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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05-08 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes REGULAR MEETING VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET TUESDAY, May 8, 2012-7:30 P.M. AGENDA 7:00 P.M.– Appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions Potential Purchase of Real Property PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE REPORT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1) Public Hearing to consider a proposed local law amending the Amnesty Program for work performed or completed without a permit RESOLUTIONS: 1) CONSIDERING A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE AMNESTY PROGRAM FOR WORK PERFORMED OR COMPLETED WITHOUT A PERMIT 2) CONSIDERING AMENDMENTS TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS GUIDELINES: POLITICAL PROGRAMMING POLICY 3) CONSIDERING THE USE OF VILLAGE STREETS FOR THE BBHS SENIOR CLASS PRE-PROM EVENT 4) CONSIDERING REFERRING AN APPLICATION BY K&M REALTY GROUP, LTD. FOR A SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "BOWMAN AVENUE DEVELOPMENT" TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION 5) CONSIDERING RETAINING VILLAGE PLANNING CONSULTANT 6) CONSIDERING THE MODIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE VILLAGE COMMITTEES Board of Trustees Meeting May 8,2012 Page 1 of 18 7) CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS 8) CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT OF THE COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EMERGENCY MEDIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (EMSC) 9) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 240 OF THE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING PARKING REGULATIONS 10) CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOOD SERVICE PERMIT APPLICATION TO OPERATE A FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AT THE ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER 11) CONSIDERING THE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 13, 2012; March 20, 2012; March 27, 2012; April 4, 2012; April 24, 2012 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: ANNUAL REPORT: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS ACTION ON AGENDA MATTERS SUBJECT TO THE CONSENT OF THE TRUSTEES PRESENT AT THE MEETING THE NEXT REGULAR TRUSTEES MEETINGS: May 22, 2012 and June 12, 2012 BOARD: Trustee Toby S. Marrow Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Excused: Trustee David Heiser STAFF: Christopher J. Bradbury, Village Administrator Board of Trustees Meeting May 8,2012 Page 2 of 18 David Burke, Assistant to the Village Administrator Gregory Austin, Chief of Police Edward Beane, Esq., Village Counsel Michal Nowak, Village Engineer Fred Seifert, Public Access Coordinator Paula Patafio, Meeting Secretary Mayor Joan L. Feinstein welcomed everyone to the May 8, 2012 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting. She noted that Trustee David Heiser was excused from the meeting. PUBLIC HEARING: 1) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE AMNESTY PROGRAM FOR WORK PERFORMED OR COMPLETED WITHOUT A PERMIT. On a motion made by Trustee Jeffrey Rednick, and seconded by Trustee Toby Marrow, the public hearing was declared open. Mr. David Burke, Assistant to the Village Administrator, called the roll: Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye Mr. Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator, gave a brief overview of the proposed local law. The objective is to have work that was performed or completed without a permit reviewed and approved. The Amnesty Program has been in place since 2009, and it has been very successful. If you do not have a Certificate of Occupancy for work done this local law allows the residents to come into a streamlined program. Mayor Feinstein noted that the Arbors has made a request that this program be extended, but this program is offered to all residents. There now is a sunset date. She called for members of the public wishing to address this matter. There being no one, she called for a motion to close the public hearing. On a motion made by Trustee Jeffrey Rednick, and seconded by Trustee Toby Marrow, the public hearing was declared closed. Board of Trustees Meeting May 8,2012 Page 3 of 18 Mr. Burke called the roll: Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye RESOLUTIONS: 1) CONSIDERING A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE AMNESTY PROGRAM FOR WORK PERFORMED OR COMPLETED WITHOUT A PERMIT Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: RESOLUTION CONSIDERING A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE AMNESTY PROGRAM FOR WORK PERFORMED OR COMPLETED WITHOUT A PERMIT WHEREAS, on May 8, 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 May 8, 2012. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the local law amending the amnesty program for work performed or competed without a permit. On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the resolution was adopted. Mr. Burke called the roll: Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye Board of Trustees Meeting May 8,2012 Page 4 of 18 2) CONSIDERING AMENDMENTS TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS GUIDELINES: POLITICAL PROGRAMMING POLICY Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: RESOLUTION CONSIDERING AMENDMENTS TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS GUIDELINES: POLITICAL PROGRAMMING POLICY WHEREAS, The Village of Rye Brook has Public Access Guidelines to ensure the fair and equitable use of the Rye Brook Public Access; and WHEREAS, the Technology and Communications Commission has reviewed at the request of the Village Board of Trustees and provided several proposed amendments to update the policy regarding the Political Programming Policy of the Public Access Guidelines. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook hereby amends the Village of Rye Brook Public Access Channel Guidelines. Mayor Feinstein introduced Mark Mapper, Chairman of the Technology and Communications Commission, who addressed the Board. He noted that about seven or eight years ago guidelines were put in place. At that time there was no provision for the government access channel. The airways have been opened up and candidates for offices have been allowed to submit information. FIGS has come in and a separate public access channel has been obtained. Research was done, and a revision has been proposed. This will open the airways. There are two changes: one is to open it up to any candidate for office. The second change is one candidate per video as it is not unusual for a group of candidates who are running together to put together a video. Now that type of video can be aired for Local, State or Federal elections which are included in this programming. The Board discussed the point of one video per candidate. Mr. Bradbury asked for clarification of several points including limiting the video to ten minutes in length, the issue of slate teams, and selection being made in random order. There being no further discussion on this issue, the Commission was thanked for their hard work on this issue. Board of Trustees Meeting May 8,2012 Page 5 of 18 On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the resolution was adopted. The roll was called: Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye 3) CONSIDERING THE USE OF VILLAGE STREETS FOR THE BBHS SENIOR CLASS PRE-PROM EVENT Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: RESOLUTION CONSIDERING THE USE OF VILLAGE STREETS FOR THE BBHS SENIOR CLASS PRE-PROM EVENT RESOLVED, that the use of Oriole Place on Thursday, June 7, 2012 from 4:15 PM to 6:30 PM for the Blind Brook Senior Class Pre Prom at Oriole Place is hereby approved with the terms to be established by the Rye Brook Police Department, including the hiring of an off duty police officer throughout the duration of the event. Mrs. Fischer addressed the Board. Her daughter is a senior and she proposed the use of Oriole Place for the pre-prom celebration. The prom is being held at a country club in Harrison. Mayor Feinstein noted that this is a tough area for parking. Mrs. Fischer stated that the children will be coming in by bus. Chief Greg Austin noted that parking will be restricted on one side of the street in that area and there will be a police presence. On a motion made by Trustee Rednick, and seconded by Trustee Marrow, the resolution was adopted. Mr. Burke called the roll: Board of Trustees Meeting May 8,2012 Page 6 of 18 Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye 4) CONSIDERING REFERRING AN APPLICATION BY K&M REALTY GROUP, LTD. FOR A SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "BOWMAN AVENUE DEVELOPMENT" TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: RESOLUTION CONSIDERING REFERRING AN APPLICATION BY K&M REALTY GROUP, LTD FOR A SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "BOWMAN AVENUE DEVELOPMENT" TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is in receipt of an application by K&M Realty Group, Ltd. for approval of an amended site plan for property located on Bowman Avenue, designated as Parcel ID 141.26-1-1.1 on the Town of Rye Tax Map and located in the C1-P Zoning District and the Scenic Roads Overlay District; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is the Approval Authority for the application in accordance with Section 209-1(A)(1) of the Village Code; and WHEREAS, site plan approval was previously granted by the Board of Trustees on July 24, 2007 after the Board of Trustees adopted a Findings Statement pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") on December 16, 2006; 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 which will undergo a coordinated review. Board of Trustees Meeting May 8,2012 Page 7 of 18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby refers the application for a proposed site plan amendment to the Planning Board for report and recommendation; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes the Village Planning Consultant to circulate Notice of Intent to Declare Lead Agency, pursuant to SEQRA, to all known Involved and Interested Agencies on behalf of the Board of Trustees; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees directs that, pursuant to General Municipal Law §239-m, the proposed site plan amendment be referred to Westchester County Department of Planning no less than 30 days prior to the public hearing concerning the proposed site plan amendment, and pursuant to General Municipal Law §239-nn, the proposed site plan amendment be referred to the Town/Village of Harrison for comment no less than 10 days prior to the public hearing concerning the proposed site plan amendment; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Rye, Harrison School District & Port Chester School District also be notified for comment no less than ten (10) days prior to the public hearing concerning the proposed site plan amendment. Mayor Feinstein noted that there is a lengthy history to this application. She called upon Kip Konigsberg to give a brief overview of the projects. He began his presentation by noting that a step back was taken in order to see what would make this project viable. The new plan includes an 18 unit development. There were ten buildings and now there are nine buildings. Buildings five, six, and seven have been merged within the same footprint. The only minor change, which reduces impervious surface, is the change to the entrance to building five which is no longer needed. There garages for the units. Forty-seven parking spaces were approved and the new requirement is forty-five parking spaces. The location of the parking has not changed. This project has been before the Board for approximately 18 or 19 years. Mayor Feinstein noted that this matter will be referred to the Planning Board. She reminded Mr. Konigsberg of the impacts of the project that must be reviewed. These impacts include density and traffic, and the impact on the school districts. The property is in Rye Brook, and in the Harrison school district. This district is in a commercial zone and not a residential zone. Impacts must be studied. Mr. Konigsberg noted that the original application included the park. This is not part of this application. The amendments to steep slopes and wetlands have been removed. He noted that he has a letter from the Harrison School District regarding the impacts; and they find none. In addition, the traffic study has been done and it is negligible. Board of Trustees Meeting May 8,2012 Page 8 of 18 Mr. Bradbury noted that the park was approved separately. Mr. Kongisburg stated that construction on the park should start in August. Trustee Rosenberg addressed the parking. There were forty-seven spots for ten units and now there are forty-five parking spots for eighteen units. Mr. Konigsberg noted that the requirement was two parking spaces per building. The new requirement is five spaces per building. The number of bedrooms is the same, and the number of parking spaces are to Code. He presented the Board with a prior rendering which showed two car garages and two parking spaces in the driveways. Mayor Feinstein noted that this resolution referred the project to the Planning Board. Mr. Konigsberg noted that he will be speaking with the Port Chester School District. Work will start during the summer under the old approval. The water line will be done before school starts in September. This is done with United Water. Trustee Rosenberg requested an amendment to the resolution. Mr. Bradbury made the change and read the new Whereas clause into the record. Mayor Feinstein noted that funds were returned to the applicant. On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the resolution was adopted as amended. The roll was called: Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye Mr. Bradbury noted that the sluice gate project is moving forward. The project has been put out to bid and work will start in the summer. The work will take place towards the 287 side of the property. The water line and park work is part of the Bowman Avenue Development and that work will also begin this summer. 5) CONSIDERING RETAINING VILLAGE PLANNING CONSULTANT Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: Board of Trustees Meeting May 8,2012 Page 9 of 18 RESOLUTION RETAINING VILLAGE PLANNING CONSULTANT RESOLVED, that Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc. (David Stolman) is hereby retained as Village Planning Consultant for the Village of Rye Brook for the 2012-2013 official years at the rate schedule in the letter dated March 29, 2012 which shall apply through May 31, 2014. On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Rosenberg, the resolution was adopted. Mr. Burke called the roll: Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye Mayor Feinstein noted that several different rates had been reviewed with F.P.Clark and this resolution finalizes the discussion. 6) CONSIDERING THE MODIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF THE VILLAGE COMMITTEES Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: RESOLUTION CONSIDERING THE MODIFICATION OF MEMBERS OF VILLAGE COMMITTEES WHEREAS, the Village Board desires to modify the number of members of certain village committees. Board of Trustees Meeting May 8,2012 Page 10 of 18 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the members of the Airport Advisory Council is hereby reduced from ten (10) members to Six (6) members; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Traffic Commission is hereby reduced from seven (7) members to five (5) members. Mayor Feinstein noted that a request was made to reduce the number of members on this commission. A review was completed and the response was to take this Commission from seven (7) members to five (5). On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the resolution was adopted. Mr. Burke called the roll: Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye 7) CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS TO THE AIRPORT ADVISORY COUNCIL RESOLVED, that Tony Provenzano of 458 Ridge Street is hereby appointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2015; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Jack Robinson of 998 King Street is hereby appointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2015; and be it RESOLVED, that Marsha Teschner is hereby appointed Chairperson. Board of Trustees Meeting May 8,2012 Page 11 of 18 APPOINTMENTS TO THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION RESOLVED, that Lois Gordon of 202 Ivy Hill Crescent is hereby appointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2015; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ed Lombardi of 16 Mohegan Lane is hereby appointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2015; and be it RESOLVED, that Gerry Applebaum is hereby appointed Chairperson. APPOINTMENTS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RESOLVED, that Don Moscato is hereby reappointed Chairperson and recertified for the remainder of his term. DESIGNATION OF VILLAGE TREASURER RESOLVED, that Diane DiSanto of 98 Lakeview Avenue, Scarsdale, New York is hereby appointed as Village Treasurer for the Village of Rye Brook for a two-year term. On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the resolution was adopted. Mr. Burke called the roll: Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye Mayor Feinstein thanked everyone for their service to the Village/ Board of Trustees Meeting May 8,2012 Page 12 of 18 8) CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT OF THE COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EMERGENCY MEDIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (EMSC) Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: RESOLUTION CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT OF THE COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (EMSC) WHEREAS, the inter-municipal agreement, between the Village Rye Brook, City of Rye and Village of Port Chester, for emergency medical services provides for an Emergency Medical Services Committee; and WHEREAS, the term for Michael Borrelli, the community representative from the Village of Rye Brook will expire on June 30, 2012; and WHERERAS, Michael Borrelli has expressed a desire to remain the Village of Rye Brook representative on the Emergency Services Committee (EMSC). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook hereby approves the re-appointment of Michael Borrelli as the Community Representative to the Emergency Medical Services Committee (EMSC) for the Village of Rye Brook for a three year term ending June 30, 2015. Trustee Rosenberg thanked Mr. Borrelli for his years of service. On a motion made by Trustee Rosenberg, and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the resolution was adopted. Mr. Burke called the roll: Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye Board of Trustees Meeting May 8,2012 Page 13 of 18 9) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 240 OF THE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING PARKING REGULATIONS Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 240 OF THE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING NO PARKING REGULATIONS NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook, shall hold a public hearing on June 12, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 938 King Street, Rye Brook, New York to consider a proposed local law amending Chapter 240 of the Village Code regarding no parking regulations. David Burke, Assistant to the Administrator, noted that this is a clean up of the proposed local law. This clean up makes the Code consistent with actual practice. Some of the signs are inconsistent with the code and new signs will be installed. Mayor Feinstein was concerned that there may be some changes that will cause confusion. She asked that the residents be notified. The public hearing was moved to June 12, 2012. On a motion made by Trustee Rednick, and seconded by Trustee Marrow, the resolution was adopted as amended. Mr. Burke called the roll: Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye Board of Trustees Meeting May 8,2012 Page 14 of 18 10) CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOOD SERVICE PERMIT APPLICATION TO OPERATE A FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AT THE ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: RESOLUTION CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOOD SERVICE PERMIT APPLICATION TO OPERATE A FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AT THE ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER WHEREAS, the Westchester County Department of Health Sanitary Code requires that a food service permit be obtained from the Department of Health to operate a food service establishment; and WHEREAS, the Anthony J. Posillipo Community Center serves and operates a food service establishment and would like to renew their application for such permit in order to comply with all rules and regulations of the Westchester County Department of Health. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Deputy Village Clerk and Mayor to apply for a renewal of a food service permit for the Anthony J. Posillipo Community Center and to execute and deliver to the Westchester County Department of Health, for and on behalf of the Village, a renewal application for a permit to operate a food service establishment and to execute and deliver any and all additional documents which may be appropriate or desirable in connection therewith. Mr. Bradbury noted that this is a yearly requirement. On a motion made by Trustee Rosenberg, and seconded by Trustee Marrow, the resolution was adopted. Board of Trustees Meeting May 8,2012 Page 15 of 18 Mr. Burke called the roll: Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye 11) CONSIDERING THE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 13, 2012; March 20, 2012; March 27, 2012; April 4, 2012; April 24, 2012 Mayor Feinstein noted that Trustee Heiser was excused and that the April summaries should be held over. She called for the review of the March summaries. On a motion made by Trustee Rednick, and seconded by Trustee Rosenberg, the summaries were adopted as amended. Mr. Burke called the roll: Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Mr. Bradbury noted that the Farmers' Market will be moving to St. Paul's on King Street. The numbers have dropped from the initial date, but the hope is the larger, outdoor market will do better. The Farmers' Market will now be operated by the Church, and Rye Brook will work with them. When it moves back indoor, then Rye Brook will be hosting it again. There has been a preconstruction meeting for the sluice gate to be built on Bowman Avenue. The work will take place during the summer. Mr. Nowak and Mr. Burke also attended the meetings. The contractor has worked in Rye Brook before. Board of Trustees Meeting May 8,2012 Page 16 of 18 A visit from the Comptroller's office took place last week. The Village entries were all correct and no red flags were raised. The figures submitted regarding the tax cap were correct. Mr. Bradbury noted that the Village has new bulk pick up regulations and these regulations will be listed on the Village's website. The budget will also be on the website for those interested in viewing it. ANNUAL REPORT: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Mr. Michal J. Nowak, Superintendent of Public Works, addressed the Board. The MS4 is the Village's municipal storm sewer system. This involves a network of pipes and drains that discharge water and subsequently the water ends up in the Sound. The goal is to keep up with water quality standards. The Village has provided education to the residents regarding handling storm water. The Village is responsible for inspecting approximately 100 households. The Village is also responsible for maintaining these pipes and drains. If something is found out of the ordinary the Village must track it. The Village must also maintain all of the catch basin and drains. A 500 basin clean up was completed two weeks ago. The New York State DEC is the controlling body for the review. The Village was audited by the DEC, which went back to the inception of the program. They reviewed files, protocols, procedures. They visited the Highway Department, and locations throughout the Village. The Village received the highest rate allowed. Mr. Nowak noted that everyone worked together as a team. The Village has a lot of information available to the residents and everyone is encouraged to go onto the Village's website and avail themselves of this information. Mr. Bradbury noted that the DEC has requested several changes in the filing system. The Village stays on top of these issues. Mr. Nowak noted that the MS4 regulations are in play but there are some changes that are coming. One of the biggest change is that the NYS DEC by 2013 to 2015 will require testing at each outfall. Rye Brook has approximately 100 outfalls. They will be testing for bacteria, etc. will cost approximately $125.00 each. The EPA and DEC are reviewing how storm water is approached. Mayor Feinstein noted that the audit was very time consuming, but that it went very well. Mr. Nowak noted that it was a team effort. Mayor Feinstein called upon members of the public wishing to address the Board. As there were no members of the public wishing to address the Board, she called for a motion to adjourn. Board of Trustees Meeting May 8,2012 Page 17 of 18 On a motion made by Trustee Rednick, and seconded by Trustee Marrow, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Mr. Burke called the roll: Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye Board of Trustees Meeting May 8,2012 Page 18 of 18