HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-12 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2012
AGENDA
7:00 P.M.—Executive Session— Potential Purchase of Real Property
7:30 P.M.—REGULAR MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1) Public hearing on a proposed local law amending Chapter 240 of the
Village Code regarding parking regulations
RESOLUTIONS:
1) Considering a proposed local law amending Chapter 240 of the Village
Code regarding parking regulations
2) Setting a public hearing to consider an application for approval of an
amended PUD subdivision and site plan application by the Arbors
Homeowners Association
3) Considering the use of village streets for Braking the Cycle Bicycle
Ride
4) Considering authorization of a Contract of Sale for the purchase of
property located at 37 Garibaldi Place
5) Considering authorizing the issuance of$375,000 Bonds of the Village
of Rye Brook, Westchester County, New York, to pay the cost of the
acquisition of approximately 0.10 acres of land and an existing
residence at thereon at 37 Garibaldi Place in the Village, the demolition
thereof, and related site restoration work
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6) Considering a budget transfer
7) Considering a modification to the 2012-2013 License and Permit Fee
Schedule for Recreation Programs
8) Considering an extension of the street tree removal contract
9) Considering support of proposed state legislation S.06761 regarding the
definition of consolidation
10)Considering the approval of minutes: May 8, 2012; May 22, 2012
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
OLD BUSINESS:
1) Discussion of potential Shopping Center legislation
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: June 26, 2012
and July 10, 2012
BOARD: Trustee David M. Heiser
Trustee Toby S. Marrow
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein
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, Village Engineer
Marilyn Timpone-Mohamed, Village Consultant
Fred Seifert, Public Access Coordinator
Paula Patafio, Meeting Secretary
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Mayor Joan L. Feinstein welcomed everyone to the June 12, 2012 Regular Board
of Trustees Meeting. She called for the first item on the agenda:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1) PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW
AMENDING CHAPTER 240 OF THE VILLAGE CODE
REGARDING PARKING REGULATIONS
On a motion made by Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick, and seconded by Trustee,
David M. Heiser, the public hearing was declared open.
Mr. David Burke, Assistant to the Village Administrator, called the roll:
Trustee David M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
The Traffic Commission reviewed signage in the Village and found that the
Village Code and the existing signage did not match. These changes bring
the Code up-to-date.
Mayor Feinstein called for members of the public wishing to address
the Board in connection with this matter. There being no one, she called
for a motion to close the public hearing.
On a motion made by Trustee Heiser, and seconded by Trustee Rednick
the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee David M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
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RESOLUTIONS:
1) CONSIDERING A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING
CHAPTER 240 OF THE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING
PARKING REGULATIONS
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 240
OF THE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING PARKING REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, on June 12, 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 June 12, 2012.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees
hereby approves the local law amending Chapter 240 of the Village Code
regarding parking regulations.
On a motion made by Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick, and seconded by Trustee,
David M. Heiser, the resolution was adopted.
The roll was called:
Trustee David M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
2) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED PUD
SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN APPLICATION BY THE
ARBORS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
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Trustee Toby Marrow noted that she resides in the Arbors, and recused
herself from voting on this matter.
Mr. James Ryan, of John Meyer Consulting, noted that his assignment was
to amend the existing PUD. He introduced Lee S. Wiederkehr, Esq., of
DelBello, Donnellan Weingarten Wise and Wiederkehr, LLP, Legal
Counsel for the applicant. He noted that the applicant had prepared a
Power Point presentation for the Board.
Mr. Ryan began the presentation by noting that there are 250 units within
the Arbors and the application includes site related changes. The
application has been reviewed by the Planning Board and it has made its
recommendations. There was a review of the sub-division and there was
research on lot lines, site conditions, land records, and what was built in
1974. Photo documentation and a field survey were done and it was found
that 246 of the 250 units had encroachment issues. The information was
detailed and now the application goes through the legal process. In order to
correct the encroachments, the PUD must be amended. The applicant has
been working with the Village. Storm water management has been done,
and parking was reviewed. Mr. Ryan read all eight (8) conditions
recommended by the Planning Board into the record.
Mr. Ryan noted that the Arbors Homeowner Association needed to come
up with a plan to correct the situation that currently exists at the Arbors.
The property lines were inconsistent, and encroachments were discovered.
There were prior efforts to solve the problem, but the most pragmatic way
to address the problem was a class action concept. An amended sub-
division plan was created. The proposed approach was addressed with the
Homeowners Association. The issues will be resolved by a court
proceeding, and the end result should be fair and equitable. In essence, the
litigation is for equitable relief. No one will be permitted to opt out of the
settlement and each and every unit will be bound by the amended sub-
division. Before the Court can approve the settlement the Homeowners
Association, the County of Westchester, The Department. of Health, and
the Village of Rye Brook must all join in. Everyone will have an
opportunity to present their objections.
Mayor Feinstein noted that there are many different aspects that need to be
reviewed. The Court will make the determination with respect to the sub-
division. Attorney Wiederkehr noted that only deminimus requests have
been made for amendments by the homeowners. The Court monitors the
case. There is a Court conference set for June 201h which will need to be
postponed, but the hope is to move to the resolution stage.
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Mayor Feinstein questioned the timing. Attorney Wiederkehr responded,
optimistically, that the matter could be resolved in 150 days. The process
has been an open process with the homeowners. The maps have been
circulated to all individuals who own property within the Arbors. Issues
with lot lines should be brought to the attention of John Meyer Consultants.
All calls are taken and answered as quickly and concisely as possible.
There have been twelve calls, and only four requested changes.
Mr. Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator, noted that the Village
will receive new maps with the changes and the changes will be explained
in detailed.
Mayor Feinstein noted that the homeowners can contact the Homeowners
Association's Board and have their questions answered. This process has
been ongoing for a few years. The matter before this evening was to
schedule a public hearing. Mayor Feinstein asked for clarification of the
issue concerning the maintenance shed. This shed is on school property
and the Arbor's has a lease.
Mr. Ryan explained that another shed was proposed and he noted that there
will never be two sheds on this property. Once the new shed is built, the
old one will no longer belong to the Arbors. The goal is to obtain the
approval and build a new shed on property that the Homeowners
Association owns. The decision of what the existing shed will be used for
is up to the school district. It is their property and the decision of how it
will be used is up to them. Although the Arbors will not use it as
maintenance shed, they may ask to use the area for parking. Currently the
Arbors leases the property where the shed was constructed. This issue has
not yet been discussed with the Board of Education. The shed cannot be
removed without the Board of Education's permission.
Mr. Bradbury questioned whether the Arbors was interested in using the
paved area near the maintenance shed and are they considering using the
maintenance shed for storage. Mr. Robert Flink responded that there is no
intention to use this shed for storage. He stressed the fact that there will
never be a time where the Homeowners Association will be using both
maintenance sheds.
Mayor Feinstein questioned whether or not all of the existing easements
were listed on the site plan. Mr. Ryan noted there are easements and
agreements between individuals who own units. There will be a note on the
plans that covers any easements or agreements — a catch all.
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Edward Beane, Esq., Village Consultant, noted that all easements will be
picked up on the note of the plans.
Trustee Paul Rosenberg noted that the Planning Board recommendations
included an ingress/egress for emergency vehicles. Mr. Ryan noted that a
recommendation was discussed with the Homeowners Association. The
Village needs to be brought in on the conversations on subjects such as
pavement types, width of the road, and a spur that exists. This is a good
thing to have for a development like this. The question is how to
implement it and this matter will be discussed further during the public
hearing.
Mayor Feinstein noted that the public hearing will be kept open for as long
as necessary. Trustee Jeffrey Rednick noted that the notification of the
public hearing needs to be discussed. Mr. Flink noted that the H.O.A. will
notify all individuals through email, regular mail, and hand-delivered.
There will also be a sign on the site.
Mayor Feinstein called for questions or comments from the Board and members of
the public. There being no comments, she asked Mr. Bradbury to read the
resolution.
RESOLUTION
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED PUD SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN
APPLICATION BY THE ARBORS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is in receipt of an application for
amended PUD subdivision and site plan application by Moge Agahian on behalf
of the Arbors Homeowners Association, Inc. for property located at the south of
the intersection of King Street and the Hutchinson River Parkway in the PUD
Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees, pursuant to the State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA) determined the proposed action to be an Unlisted
Action on February 14, 2012 and referred the application to the Village of Rye
Brook Planning Board for Report and Recommendation; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Village of Rye Brook has
submitted a Report and Recommendation to the Board of Trustees on May 12,
2012; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees, pursuant to SEQRA, circulated its
Notice of Intent to Declare Lead Agency on March 19, 2012.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of
the Village of Rye Brook shall hold a public hearing on July 10, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
at Village Hall, 938 King Street, Rye Brook, New York, to consider the
applications for approval of an Amended PUD Site Plan and Amended PUD
Subdivision Plat for the Arbors Homeowner's Association; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees directs that,
pursuant to General Municipal Law §§ 239-m and 239-nn, the application be
referred to the Westchester County Department of Planning and the Town of
Greenwich, Connecticut for comment no less than 10 days prior to the public
hearing concerning the application; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant is directed to comply
with the notification requirements required under Section 250-40 of the Village
Code except that Arbors residents shall be notified in the same manner as the notice
for monthly common charges and provide a sign on the property. .
The Board and Mr. Bradbury amended the resolution.
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick, and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
resolution was adopted as amended.
The roll was called:
Trustee David M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Abstained
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
Mayor Feinstein thanked everyone for their hard work and noted that everyone is
working towards the same goal.
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With the consensus of the Board, Mayor Feinstein called for a matter out of order
on the agenda.
OLD BUSINESS:
1) DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL SHOPPING CENTER LEGISLATION
Mayor Feinstein gave the history of this matter. This matter was discussed
with Win Ridge who prepared some proposed legislation, which was
reviewed by the Village's Consultant. She called upon the Village's
Planning Consultant for a presentation on this issue.
Marilyn Timpone-Mohamed, Village Consultant from the firm of Frederick
P. Clark Associates, gave an overview of this issue. She noted that Codes
from other municipalities were reviewed to see how shopping centers were
handled. Twelve municipalities had legislation that related to shopping
centers. The centers were either a separate district or the existing
regulations for site plan approval, building bulk, parking, etc. were
amended to recognize particular conditions within a shopping center.
Certain changes of use within the shopping center don't rise to a site plan
amendment, however, as per Rye Brook's Code a site plan would be
required. The most logical way was to lessen the impact on the applicant
would be to revise the C1 District to define some of the uses. One of the
issues is not just that it is difficult for the shopping center owner to change
a lease on the property, but it is also difficult for Village Staff and the
Village Building Inspector to review these types of changes.
Ms. Timpone Mohamed reviewed the recommendations that were being
made. She noted that the requirements should be universal and not geared
towards any one shopping center. The C1P District includes the medical
building on Ridge Street. Section 250-31 of the Village Code should also
be amended to add shopping centers and fast food restaurants. Then
256(g)(1)(c) should also be amended. This section addresses parking.
And, finally, Section 250-31(k) should also be amended. A change of use
should not require site plan approval or review by the Planning Board under
certain conditions and the conditions are listed. A set of criteria has been
suggested to assist the Building Inspector, and it includes parking and use.
If the shopping center owner wanted to change a canopy or add stairways or
handicapped ramps there are certain conditions that will keep these issues
in the hands of the Building Inspector. These changes could help streamline
the process. A second tier of review can be created. Changes on a
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commercial property falls under the purview of the Village Board, but
could be changed to the Planning Board. If the Building Inspector
determines that the change of use would impact parking, then the matter
could be sent to the Planning Board for review. They would act as a
gatekeeper. When the legislation is drafted the Planning Board would be
given clear criteria.
Mayor Feinstein noted that a retail use to a restaurant use took place when
Chop't came in. Under existing legislation any change would need to come
back to the Village Board. The proposed changes to the legislation give
more control to the Building Inspector, and the Planning Board. The
question is whether or not the Village Board wants to relinquish approval.
Trustee Rosenberg noted that he was concerned with giving too much
ability to kick back an application to the Village Board. Going from food
to retail means going to the Planning Board and Village Board based on the
criteria listed in condition #5. He felt that the proposed legislation needed
to be tightened up to keep with the spirit of the way things work. Giving
the Planning Board approval authority would entail more changes to the
Code.
The next step would be the drafting of the legislation. Mayor Feinstein
noted that streamlining and making things more economically viable should
be done.
Peter Stahl of Win Ridge addressed the Board. He was glad to see that
there was progress. Site plan review is a long and expensive process.
Legislation has been proposed to help streamline this process.
Mayor Feinstein noted that the Village is trying to come up with ways to
streamline the process. Ms. Timpone-Mohamed noted that parking could
be reviewed. Some codes have language in their legislation that takes into
consideration that a person parking in the shopping center will make
multiple stops. If the intensity of a store is increased, a parking demand
study may still be needed. You don't want to have a situation where you
are bumped up against the upper limits. An alternate way to look at the
parking is in the Code already, and perhaps additional guidance is needed.
Mr. Ryan noted that the intensity of a shopping center is defined by
different uses. Putting the burden on the Building Inspector is intense.
Refining what a shopping center is removes the `grey' area and will
accomplish the applicant's goal.
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Mayor Feinstein noted that the comprehensive plan process will be starting
soon. She felt that the Board needed to discuss this matter further.
3) CONSIDERING THE USE OF VILLAGE STREETS FOR
BRAKING THE CYCLE BICYCLE RIDE
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING THE USE OF VILLAGE STREETS FOR BRAKING THE
CYCLE BICYCLE RIDE
WHEREAS, in an email dated May 31, 2012, Steve Bratton of Braking the
Cycle has requested the use of Village Streets for a bicycle ride to benefit Housing
Works, a major AIDS service organization based in New York City; and
WHEREAS, riders will briefly pass on Westchester and Bowman Avenue
on Sunday, September 30, 2012 between 9:15am to 12:15pm.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Village of Rye Brook
Village Board herby approves the use of street request for Braking the Cycle
bicycle ride on Sunday, September 30, 2012.
This event has taken place in prior years. Mayor Feinstein called for questions or
comments. There being none, she called for a motion.
On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the
resolution was adopted.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee Davie M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
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4) CONSIDERING AUTHORIZATION OF A CONTRACT OF
SALE FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 37
GARIBALDI PLACE
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING AUTHORIZATION OF A CONTRACT OF SALE FOR THE
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 37 GARIBALDI PLACE
WHEREAS, the Village desires to acquire property located at 37 Garibaldi
Place for the purpose of demolishing the existing residential structure and
installing site improvements to create a Village parking area to serve Garibaldi
Park and the AJP Community Center.
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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Administrator are
hereby authorized to sign any and all documents related to, and for the specific
purpose of purchasing the property located at 37 Garibaldi Place; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the form and sufficiency of such
documents shall be subject to review and approval by the Village Attorney.
It was noted that this property abuts the parking lot for the Posillipo Center located
at the corner of Ridge Street and Garibaldi Place. Purchasing this property would
allow the Village to do some drainage work that is needed, as well as expand the
parking area.
On a motion made by Trustee Heiser, and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the
resolution was adopted.
The roll was called:
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Trustee Davie M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
5) CONSIDERING AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $375,000
BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK, WESTCHESTER
COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE
ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 0.10 ACRES OF LAND
AND AN EXISTING RESIDENCE AT THEREON AT 37
GARIBALDI PLACE IN THE VILLAGE, THE DEMOLITION
THEREOF, AND RELATED SITE RESTORATION WORK
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $375,000 BONDS OF
THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK,WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW
YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE ACQUISITION OF
APPROXIMATELY 0.10 ACRES OF LAND AND AN EXISTING
RESIDENCE AT THEREON AT 37 GARIBALDI PLACE IN THE
VILLAGE, THE DEMOLITION THEREOF,AND RELATED SITE
RESTORATION WORK
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 approximately 0.10
acres of land and an existing residence at thereon at 37 Garibaldi Place in the
Village, the demolition thereof and the paving thereof for use as a Village parking
area, including incidental expenses in connection therewith, in and for the Village of
Rye Brook, Westchester County, New York, a class of objects or purposes, there are
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hereby authorized to be issued $375,000 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 $375,000, and the plan for the financing
thereof is by the issuance of the $375,000 bonds of said Village authorized to be
issued pursuant to this bond resolution.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of
the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is ten years, pursuant to subdivision ninety,
as said class of objects or purposes consists of objects or purposes with periods of
probable usefulness of at least ten years under one or more of subdivisions twenty or
twenty-one of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby
further determined, however, that the maximum maturity of the bonds authorized
will not 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 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
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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
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)
£(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. 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.
This resolution authorizes issuance of bond to purchase the property. The amount
includes funds for the demolition on the site, drainage improvements, and
installation of parking. This is a good opportunity for municipal purposes and for
additional property. This bond puts in place the financing for the purchase.
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On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee David Heiser, the
resolution was adopted.
The roll was called.
Trustee David M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
6) CONSIDERING A BUDGET TRANSFER
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A BUDGET TRANSFER
RESOLVED, that the following budget transfer is hereby approved:
FROM TO AMOUNT
General Fund Capital Projects Funds $375,000
On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee David Heiser, the
resolution was adopted.
The roll was called:
Trustee David M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
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7) CONSIDERING A MODIFICATION TO THE 2012-2013
LICENSE AND PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE FOR RECREATION
PROGRAMS
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A MODIFICATION TO THE 2012-2013 LICENSE AND
PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE FOR RECREATION PROGRAMS
RESOLVED, that the following fee for adult fitness classes are hereby
approved as follows:
Yoga Latte $135
Yoga for Kids $135
Total Body Aerobics $135
Body Sculpting $135
Mr. Burke noted that Yoga Latte was a combination of Yoga and Pilates.
On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the
resolution was adopted.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee David M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
8) CONSIDERING AN EXTENSION OF THE STREET TREE
REMOVAL CONTRACT
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING AN EXTENSION OF THE STREET TREE REMOVAL
CONTRACT
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2012 the Village Board of Trustees awarded a
Street Tree Removal bid to Central Tree Services, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, in the street tree removal bid it stated `the contract may be
extended at the same unit prices and conditions upon mutual agreement and
approval of the Board of Trustees for an additional fiscal year, term beginning
June 1, 2012 ending May 31, 2013;' and
WHEREAS, in a letter dated May 30, 2012 from Dan Greto, President of
Central Tree Services he states his desire to extend the contract for the ensuing
fiscal year at the same unit prices and conditions in the original contract; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works believes it is in the best
interest of the Village to enter into this extension.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Village of Rye Brook
Board of Trustees hereby approves the extension to the Street Tree Removal bid
for the ensuing fiscal year, June 1, 2012 to May 31, 2013, at the same unit prices
and conditions of the original contract to Central Tree Services, Inc.
Mr. Bradbury noted that Central Tree has represented Village for many years.
On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
resolution was adopted.
The roll was called:
Trustee David M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
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9) CONSIDERING SUPPORT OF PROPOSED STATE
LEGISLATION S.06761 REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF
CONSOLIDATION
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING SUPPORT OF PROPOSED STATE LEGISLATION
S.06761 REGARDING THE DEFINITION OF CONSOLIDATION
WHEREAS, the New N.Y. Government Reorganization and Citizen
Empowerment Act (Chapter 74 of the Laws of 2009) went into effect of March 21,
2010 and provides the legal framework for consolidating towns, villages and
districts, as well as dissolving villages and districts; and
WHEREAS, bill number 5.06761 was submitted to the NYS Senate that
would modify the definition of "consolidation" in regards to dissolution of local
government in Chapter 74 of the Laws of 2009; and
WHEREAS, the definition modification has potential funding implications
for municipalities that become coterminous town-villages in the future.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook
Board of Trustees hereby supports the proposed legislation (5.06761) to modify
the definition of "consolidation" in regards to the dissolution of local
governments.
Mayor Feinstein noted that there is a dissolution study being done. Becoming a
coterminous town is not considered a consolidation and there are potential
economic advantages offered by the State for consolidation. There are tax credits
that are offered to municipalities that consolidate. The state would provide a
significant amount of money, and half of this aid goes directly toward tax relief.
On a motion made by Trustee Heiser, and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the
resolution was adopted.
The roll was called:
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Trustee David M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
10)CONSIDERING THE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MAY 8, 2012;
MAY 22, 2012
Trustee Rosenberg noted that he was not at the May 22"d meeting. Mayor
Feinstein suggested that the vote on the minutes be called separately.
On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
May 8, 2012 summary was approved.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee David M. Heiser Abstained
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
May 22, 2012 summary was approved.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee David M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Abstained
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
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ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Mr. Bradbury addressed a few items. He noted that this Saturday, June 16th, is
Rye Brook's Birthday Celebration at Crawford Park. There were a few changes
made to the food portion of the festivities. Everyone is invited.
The Farmers' Market will be held at St. Paul's Church on June 22nd. This market
will be run by the Church, but the Village is keeping track. Feedback is helpful,
and everyone is invited.
Mr. Bradbury reminded residents that the first installment of Village taxes is due
June 30th. Mayor Feinstein noted that Grievance Day is June 19th and can be
done through the Town of Rye.
Mayor Feinstein noted that the next Board of Trustee meetings were scheduled for
June 26, 2012 and July 10, 2012.
There being no further business before the Board, Mayor Feinstein called for a
motion to adjourn.
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick, and seconded by Trustee Marrow, the
meeting was adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee Davie M. Heiser Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
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