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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-04-12 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes REGULAR MEETING VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET TUESDAY,APRIL 12,2011-7:30 P.M. AGENDA 6:45 P.M.–Executive Session–Contract Negotiations ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE REPORT PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1) Presentation and Public Hearing to consider the proposed 2011-2012 Tentative Budget for the Village of Rye Brook 2) Public hearing to consider proposed amendments to Chapter 41 of the Village Code regarding Officers and Employees RESOLUTIONS: 1) Considering proposed amendments to Chapter 41 of the Village Code regarding Officers and Employees 2) Considering the authorization of funds for the 2011 Independence Day celebration to be paid to the Port Chester-Rye Brook-Town of Rye Independence Day Committee 3) Considering the use of Village streets for Braking the Cycle Bicycle Ride 4) Referring a proposed Site Plan Application for Bowridge Commons to the Planning Board for Report and Recommendation 5) Considering the support for a Home Rule Request by the Town of Rye regarding certain procedural changes in assessment following litigation 6) Considering annual organizational meeting resolutions Board of Trustees Meeting April 12,201 l Pagel of 23 7) Considering the appointments to various Boards, Committees and Commissions ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: ACTION ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS SUBJECT TO THE CONSENT OF THE TRUSTEES PRESENT AT THE MEETING THE NEXT REGULAR TRUSTEES MEETINGS: April 26 and May 11, 2011 BOARD: Trustee Michael S. Brown Trustee Toby S. Marrow Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Excused: Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick STAFF: Christopher J. Bradbury, Village Administrator David Burke, Assistant to the Village Administrator Edward Beane, Esq., Village Counsel Gregory Austin, Chief of Police Diane Di Santo, Treasurer Cathy Spinosa, Deputy Treasurer Michal Nowak, Acting Village Engineer Fred Seifert, Public Access Coordinator Paula Patafio, Meeting Secretary Mayor Joan L. Feinstein welcomed everyone to the April 12, 2011 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees. She noted hat there were two public hearings on the agenda, but with the Board's consensus, she called for two items out of order. The first matter, which was not on the agenda, was an announcement. Mr. Edward Eways and Mr. Matthew Varughes addressed the Board. They announced that there would be a Unity March on Saturday, April 16th, beginning at the Carver Center in Port Chester. The march, which is symbolic, will continue down Westchester Avenue to the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library. The actual event will be held at the Carver Center Gymnasium prior to the march. The goal is to inspire both communities to come together. There are two parts to the event: spotlight and empowerment. They will spotlight entities within the communities and give empowerment to the residents to give back to the community. The event starts at 11:15 a.m. and runs to 1:00 p.m. The walk will start at 12:30. Board of Trustees Meeting April 12, 2011 Page 2 of 23 Mayor Feinstein thanked Mr. Eways and Mr. Varughes for their work at promoting volunteerism. Next Mayor Feinstein called upon former Mayor Gerald Logan of Port Chester for a presentation on the Independence Day celebration at the Port Chester High School. He noted that he and his wife, Nancy, serve on the Committee for Independence Day. There is a great program scheduled for this year which includes the Westchester Brassman. This is a great day to come out and celebrate, and everyone is welcome. Mayor Feinstein called for the resolution on this matter. 2) CONSIDERING THE AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDS FOR THE 2011 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION TO BE PAID TO THE PORT CHESTER-RYE BROOK-TOWN OF RYE INDEPENDENCE DAY COMMITTEE Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: RESOLUTION CONSIDERING THE AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDS FOR THE 2011 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION TO BE PAID TO THE PORT CHESTER-RYE BROOK-TOWN OF RYE INDEPENDENCE DAY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, The Port Chester-Rye Brook-Town of Rye Independence Day Committee will host the 2011 Independence Day Celebration; and WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Village Board would like to continue to assist the Independence Day Committee with this event. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook will pay three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500.00) to the Port Chester-Rye Brook-Town of Rye Independence Day Committee for its 2011 Independence Day Celebration. Board of Trustees Meeting April 12,2011 Page 3 of 23 On a motion made by Trustee Michael Brown, and seconded by Trustee Toby Marrow, the resolution was adopted. The roll was called: Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Absent Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1) PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED 2011-2012 TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK On a motion made by Trustee Brown, and seconded by Trustee Paul Rosenberg, the public hearing was declared open. Mr. David Burke, Assistant to the Village Administrator, called the roll: Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Absent Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye Mr. Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator, made a presentation with the assistance of Village Treasurer Diane Di Santo. He noted that the current budget is for June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2012. A tentative budget was filed on March 18th. The final budget is scheduled for approval by May 1, 2011. The Village's Department Heads have worked hard to maintain the quality services that the residents have come to expect. The budget review started in December of 2010, when department heads were asked to do more with less. The Village continues to reinvest in the Village's infrastructure, which includes road re-surfacing. The good news is that non-property tax revenue Board of Trustees Meeting April 12,2011 Page 4 of 23 is up. The Village Board has been successful in securing a hotel tax. The impact to single family homes is approximately a $64.00 increase. Residents interested in additional information can find the budget on the Village's website, or can pick up a copy of the tentative budget at Village Hall in the Administrator's office. Mayor Feinstein noted that there have been workshops held on the Budget. One of the workshops was held on a Saturday in order to promote public participation. Work will continue until the budget is finalized. The Board has worked with Village staff on the budget. Mayor Feinstein opened the floor to members of the public wishing to address the budget. There being no one, she turned to the Board for comments. Trustee Rosenberg noted that this is a long hard process which starts in December. This year's outcome is a fantastic budget; one that the Village can be very proud of On a motion made by Trustee Rosenberg, and seconded by Trustee Brown, the public hearing was closed. The roll was called: Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Absent Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye 2) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 41 OF THE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Rosenberg, the public hearing was declared open. The roll was called: Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Board of Trustees Meeting April 12,2011 Page 5 of 23 Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Absent Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye Mayor Feinstein called for a discussion on this matter. There being no comments, and no members of the public wishing to address the Board, she called for a motion to close the public hearing. On a motion made by Trustee Brown, and seconded by Trustee Rosenberg, the public hearing was closed. The roll was called: Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Absent Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye Mayor Feinstein called for the resolution regarding the amendments to Chapter 41. RESOLUTIONS: 1) CONSIDERING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 41 OF THE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: RESOLUTION CONSIDERING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 41 OF THE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES WHEREAS, on April 12, 2011 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 12, 2011. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the local law amending Chapter 41 of the Village Code regarding Officers and Employees. Board of Trustees Meeting April 12, 201 l Page 6 of 23 On a motion made by Trustee Brown, and seconded by Trustee Marrow, the resolution was adopted. There were no additional questions or comments on this matter. Mr. Burke called the roll: Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Absent Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye 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 a letter dated March 29, 2011, Steve Bratton of Braking the Cycle has requested the use of Village Streets for a bicycle ride to benefit HIV/AIDS services of New York's LGBT Center; and WHEREAS, riders will briefly pass on Westchester and Bowman Avenue on Sunday, September 18, 2011 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 18, 2011. Mayor Feinstein noted that this was the second year for this event. Chief Gregory Austin noted that the police department has been informed about the upcoming event. Board of Trustees Meeting April 12, 201 l Page 7 of 23 On a motion made by Trustee Rosenberg, and seconded by Trustee Marrow, the resolution was adopted. The roll was called: Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Absent Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye 4) REFERRING A PROPOSED SITE PLAN APPLICATION FOR BOWRIDGE COMMONS TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: RESOLUTION REFERRING A PROPOSED SITE PLAN APPLICATION FOR BOWRIDGE COMMONS TO THE VILLAGE PLANNING BOARD FOR REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION WHEREAS, Bowridge Commons LLC (Frank Madonna) has submitted a Site Plan and Subdivision Application for approval of an affordable housing development at property located at 80 Bowman Avenue and designated on the Tax Map as Section 141.27, Block 1, Lots 26, 31 and 32; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has final Site Plan and Subdivision approval authority pursuant to § 209-1(A)(1) and 219-2(A); and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees recognizes the importance of providing affordable housing in our community particularly due to Westchester County's 2009 Stipulation, Settlement and Dismissal of United States of America ex rel. Anti-Discrimination Center of Metro New York, Inc. P. Vestchester County, New York, which settlement requires Westchester County to Board of Trustees Meeting April 12, 2011 Page 8 of 23 implement a plan to provide 750 units of affordable housing throughout the County; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees recognizes the need for a streamlined land use review process for affordable housing projects which provide an overall benefit to the community; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees, pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), and after review of the Short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) prepared by the Applicant, determines the proposed action to be an Unlisted Action and will proceed with an uncoordinated review pursuant to SEQRA. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees herebv simultaneously refers the Site Plan and Subdivision application to the Planning Board for report and recommendation and to the Zoning Board of Appeals for review of the requested variances, if any, upon the following conditions: 1. The application shall not be heard on an agenda of the Zoning Board of Appeals until the Planning Board has approved a report and recommendation which report and recommendation shall, in addition to being submitted to the Board of Trustees, be submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals for review in connection with its consideration of any requested variances. 2. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall refer the application to the Board of Trustees after its decision on the requested variances. In the event no variances are requested following the Planning Board's review of the application, the Planning Board shall refer the application to the Board of Trustees along with its report and recommendation. Mayor Feinstein noted that at the end of 2010 the applicant was before the Board making an informal presentation. Configuration of the units, setbacks, and the look of the units was discussed. Rye Brook has reached out to the Port Chester School District and they are aware that the application was on the agenda. She noted that the Board of Trustees has final approval authority for all affordable housing applications. Mr. Anthony Federico, Architect for the project, addressed the Board. Mr. Frank Madonna, applicant, was also in attendance. The plan is for Board of Trustees Meeting April 12, 201 l Page 9 of 23 eight two-family units to be constructed on Barber Place. Each unit will have a two-bedroom unit on the second and third floor. The first floor will have a one-bedroom unit for rental. There will be five two family units in one building, with individual entrances; and three two family units in the second building. The grade level entrances are handicapped accessible. Open space will be created at the corner of Bowman and Barber Place. The entrance is a one-way entrance off of Bowman Avenue, with parking in the rear. The exit is off of Barber Place. The application has now been filed. Mayor Feinstein noted that there were a number of variances that will be required. Mr. Federico noted that this is a C 1 district. There are both front yard and rear yard setback variances required, as well as a height variance (asking for three stories where two is allowed) and maximum gross floor area coverage. Mr. Federico noted that there is landscaping and large trees that will be maintained. The site will be graded, but with as little disturbance as possible. The setback of the buildings from Bowman Avenue is close to 60 feet. Trustee Rosenberg questioned the number of parking spaces. Mr. Federico noted that there are 24 parking spaces. This is a common number of parking spaces for this type of housing. Mayor Feinstein noted that the one bedroom units on the lower level will be rentals. The two bedrooms are ownership. The rental will help defer costs for the owners. The guidelines for affordable housing for a family of four is income of up to $84,000.00. Trustee Brown noted that he had an issue about the rental units. The intent of what is being proposed needs to come through. The access for the units is totally separate. The issue is to prevent the rental unit from being added to living space to the two bedroom units. There will be restrictions put in place. Rye Brook is concerned about an impact on the school district. Mayor Feinstein noted that this is the first step in the process. The Board is trying to streamline the process. On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Rosenberg, the resolution was adopted. The roll was called: Board of Trustees Meeting April 12, 2011 Page 10 of 23 Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Absent Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye 5) CONSIDERING THE SUPPORT FOR A HOME RULE REQUEST BY THE TOWN OF RYE REGARDING CERTAIN PROCEDURAL CHANGES IN ASSESSMENT FOLLOWING LITIGATION Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: RESOLUTION CONSIDERING THE SUPPORT FOR A HOME RULE REQUEST BY THE TOWN OF RYE REGARDING CERTAIN PROCEDURAL CHANGES IN ASSESSMENT FOLLOWING LITIGATION WHEREAS, the Town of Rye has submitted a Home Rule Request, bill number A3392B/S3891 to amend the real property tax law in relation to certain procedures regarding changes in assessment following ligation in the Town of Rye; and WHEREAS, this Home Rule Request would establish expedited procedures for tax certiorari claims within the Town of Rye; and WHEREAS, these expedited procedures would establish procedures for a six month timetable for tax certiorari claims, including the requirement that income and expense statements be filed as part of this process. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees hereby supports and endorses this Home Rule Request made by the Town of Rye. Mayor Feinstein noted that this legislation is particular to the Town of Rye and is being sponsored by George Latimer. On a motion made by Trustee Brown, and seconded by Trustee Marrow, the resolution was adopted. Board of Trustees Meeting April 12,2011 Page 11 of 23 The roll was called: Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Absent Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye 6) CONSIDERING ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING RESOLUTIONS Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: CONSIDERING ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS 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 Board of Trustees Meeting April 12, 2011 Page 12 of 23 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 28, 2011. RESOUTION APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL WATER COUNSEL 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 JPR Risk Management, Ltd. (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 Risk Management Proposal received March 23, 2011. 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 29, 2011. RESOLUTION RETAINING VILLAGE PLANNING CONSULTANT RESOLVED, that Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc. (David Stolman) is hereby retained as Village Planning Consultant for the Village Board of Trustees Meeting April 12,2011 Page 13 of 23 of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year subject to the terms and rate schedule in the letter dated April 7, 2009. 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 24, 2011. RESOLUTION APPOINTMENT OF BOND COUNSEL 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. Board of Trustees Meeting April 12,2011 Page 14 of 23 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 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 VILLAGE TREASURER RESOLVED, that Diane Di Santo of 98 Lakeview Avenue, Scarsdale, New York is hereby appointed as Village Treasurer for the Village of Rye Brook for a two-year term. 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. Board of Trustees Meeting April 12, 2011 Page 15 of 23 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 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 (2nd) and fourth (4d') 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 Board of Trustees Meeting April 12, 2011 Page 16 of 23 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; USA, NA and Webster Bank. RESOLUTION DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES RESOLVED, that TD, Bank NA; JPMorgan Chase; Hudson Valley; Signature Bank; HSBC Bank; USA NA 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. Board of Trustees Meeting April 12, 201 l Page 17 of 23 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. 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 Rosenberg, and seconded by Trustee Marrow, the resolution was adopted. The roll was called: Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Absent Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye 7) CONSIDERING THE APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: Board of Trustees Meeting April 12,2011 Page 18 of 23 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. APPOINTMENTS TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON PARKS AND RECREATION RESOLVED, that Frank Carbone of 9 BelleFair Boulevard is hereby appointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2014; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Brian Funtleyder of 17 Beechwood Boulevard is hereby appointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2014; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Glen Brettschneider of 53 Winding Wood Road is hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2014; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Kevin O'Neil of 9 Parkridge Court is hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2014; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mark Zimmerman is hereby appointed Chairperson. APPOINTMENTS TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mitchell Levy of 14 Churchill Road is hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2014; and be it Board of Trustees Meeting April 12,2011 Page 19 of 23 FURTHER RESOLVED, that Anna Carbone of 9 BelleFair Boulevard is hereby appointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2014; and be FURTHER RESOLVED, that Jonathan Metz of 64 Windsor Road is hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2014; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mitchell Levy is hereby reappointed Chairperson APPOINTMENTS TO THE ETHICS BOARD RESOLVED, that Patricia Sanders Romano of 7 BelleFair Boulevard is hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2012; 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 2012; 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 2012; 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 2012; 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 2012; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that Dana Zimmerman is hereby appointed Chairperson Board of Trustees Meeting April 12,2011 Page 20 of 23 APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING BOARD RESOLVED, that Gary Zuckerman is hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2016; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Bill Laufer is hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2016; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Gary Zuckerman is hereby reappointed Chairperson 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, 2012: Joan L. Feinstein, Mayor Christopher J. Bradbury, Administrator Diane Di Santo, Treasurer Elizabeth Rotfeld, Deputy Village Clerk Greg Austin, Police Chief APPOINTMENTS TO THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION RESOLVED, that Adam Zahl of 78 Tamarack Road is hereby appointed to the unexpired term of Andrew Zeitlin for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2013; and be it RESOLVED, that Gerald Appelbaum of one Country Ridge Drive is hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2014; and be RESOLVED, that David Heiser of 2 Oriole Place is hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2014; and be Board of Trustees Meeting April 12,2011 Page 21 of 23 FURTHER RESOLVED, that Tina Blank is hereby reappointed Chairperson APPOINTMENTS TO THE TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RESOLVED, that Mark Klapper is hereby reappointed Chairperson APPOINTMENTS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RESOLVED, that Don Moscato of 5 Edgewood Drive is hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2014; and be it RESOLVED, that Andrew Kaminsky of 4 Edgewood Drive is hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2014; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Don Moscato is hereby reappointed Chairperson. On a motion made by Trustee Rosenberg, and seconded by Trustee Brown, the resolution was adopted. The roll was called: Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Absent Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Mr. Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator began his report by noting that the Dissolution Study Committee for the Town of Rye has been meeting. They are now moving towards the selection of a consultant. Mr. Bradbury announced that Arbor Day Ceremony is coming up. Additional information regarding the ceremony is listed on the Village's website. Board of Trustees Meeting April 12,2011 Page 22 of 23 Con Edison is working on tree clearance and streets may be blocked while they are working. There is a listing of streets involved on the Village's website. Mayor Feinstein noted that there was a discussion with the Town of Rye regarding the preliminary assessment notices. The Administrator's office has received calls on this issue from residents who are concerned about the changes. Mr. Mitchell Markowitz, Tax Assessor, will be coming to the next Board of Trustees meeting to discuss these assessments. An overview will be provided for the community. The Village also has FAQs on the website. The average assessments will be discussed, as well as increases within Rye Brook. Mayor Feinstein noted that there are some homes in Rye Brook where the assessments have gone up 20%. Taxes will be impacted. Residents should review their valuations. Representatives will be at Town Hall for the next few weeks and available to meet with the residents. Vision Appraisals has a website with all important information on it for residents to review. Mr. Bradbury noted that land values are different from time to time and the Village has requested additional information on this issue. Mayor Feinstein called for questions or comments from members of the public. There were no members of the public wishing to address the Board. Mayor Feinstein noted that the next Board of Trustees meetings will be held on April 26h and May 11 ffi. She called for a motion to adj ourn and to enter into an Executive Session. On a motion made by Trustee Marrow, and seconded by Trustee Brown, the meeting was adjourned at 9:16 p.m. and the Board went into an Executive Session. Mr. Burke called the roll: Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Absent Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye Board of Trustees Meeting April 12, 2011 Page 23 of 23