HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-13 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes REGULAR MEETING
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
TUESDAY,APRIL 13, 2010-7:30 P.M.
AGENDA
6:30 P.M.– Swearing In Ceremony
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(1) Presentation and Public Hearing to consider the proposed 2010-2011
Tentative Budget for the Village of Rye Brook
(2) Public Hearing to consider a proposed Tier III Home Occupation Permit for a
dental office at 267 North Ridge Street
(3) Public Hearing to consider a proposed local law to amend Chapter 240 of the
Village Code regarding no parking on Longledge Drive and Rockinghorse
Trail
RESOLUTIONS:
(1) Considering a Tier III Home Occupation Permit for a dental office at 267
North Ridge Street
(2) Setting a Public Hearing to consider proposed amendment to Chapter 240 of
the Village of Rye Brook Village Code regarding no parking on Longledge
Drive and Rockinghorse Trail
(3) Considering the use of Village streets for Braking the Cycle Bicycle Ride
(4) Approving use of Village Streets for the 26th Annual Westchester Triathlon
(5) Considering the appeal of a tree removal permit denial at 52 Tamarack Road
(6) Considering a professional services contract for architectural services at the
AJP Community Center
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(7) Considering annual organizational meeting resolutions
(8) Considering the appointments to various Boards, Committees and
Commissions
(9) Considering standard workday and reporting resolution
(10) Considering the establishment of a standard workday
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION ITEMS
ACTION ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS SUBJECT TO THE CONSENT OF THE
TRUSTEES PRESENT AT THE MEETING
THE NEXT REGULAR TRUSTEES MEETINGS: April 27 and May 11, 2010
BOARD: Trustee Michael S. Brown
Trustee Toby S. Marrow
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein
STAFF: Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator
David Burke, Assistant to the Village Administrator
Edward Beane, Esq., Village Counsel
Diane DiSanto, Treasurer
Michal Nowak, Acting Village Engineer
Fred Seifert, Public Access Coordinator
Paula Patafio, Meeting Secretary
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein noted that the swearing in ceremony for the new Trustees
took place before the meeting. The Honorable Anthony Provenzano presided and
swore in Trustee Toby S. Marrow, Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick, and Mayor
Feinstein. A brief reception followed the ceremony.
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Mayor Feinstein welcomed everyone to the reorganization meeting. She thanked
Trustee Dean Santon and Trustee Patricia Sanders Romano for all their years of
service.
Mayor Feinstein called for the first item on the agenda:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(1) PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE
PROPOSED 2010-2011 TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE
OF RYE BROOK
Mr. Bradbury began the report, which included a PowerPoint
presentation, assisted by Diane DiSanto, Village Treasurer. He noted
that this was a very tight budget, and the department heads were asked
to do more with less.
Mayor Feinstein thanked everyone for their hard work and input. She
noted that two work sessions were held and, unfortunately, only a few
residents attended even though one of the meetings was held on a
Saturday. She reviewed some of the issues that were discussed at the
work sessions. One issue had to do with the Library and their ambitious
budget. They had requested an approximately 8% increase. The
summer reading program is a well attended program. They asked that
some summer hours be reinstated. They also requested some part time
help.
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg thanked the Village's staff for its hard work.
He noted that he was in favor of the summer reading program being
reinstated, at a pared down cost. There has been a good effort made by
the library.
Trustee Michael S. Brown noted that Rye Brook's share would have
been $40,000.00. He noted that he was in favor of reinstating the
summer program. He also noted that he felt that the library should be
opened on Saturdays in July.
Mayor Feinstein noted that the library is hoping for a grant from Suzi
Oppenheimer. If that grant comes through, the materials would not be
cut as much. She would like to see summer hours reinstated, but
everyone has been taking a hit.
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The next discussion surrounded the Fire House and needed repairs.
Mr. Bradbury noted that there is water that is getting in the fascia
around the windows and it needs to be addressed before it gets worse.
Another item discussed was the Village's D.A.R.E. program. It was felt
that this is an important program. Another officer must be trained and
certified, and there is a cost associated with training. Everyone would
like to see the program continue.
Also discussed were planning consultant fees, which Mr. Bradbury
noted were very tight. Mr. Michal Nowak, Acting Village Engineer,
was asked to cut back on Shade Trees even further. He noted that the
shade tree budget was stretched as far as possible. He will work as hard
as he can to do replanting with whatever funds the Board approves.
Trustee Jeffrey Rednick noted that a lot of trees came down during the
last storm and the Village needs to do some replanting. Village Parks
were hit hard. Mr. Bradbury noted that there was $15,000.00 in the
budget for planting in the parks.
Mayor Feinstein noted that a concession was made for the travel
baseball teams and she felt the same concession should be made for the
travel soccer teams. Trustee Rosenberg also felt that a good faith
gesture should be made. The residents are actually the ones that are
paying these fees.
Mayor Feinstein began a discussion on employee benefits and the
reduction in the revenue line. The amount of money paid into the
retirement system is mandated by the State, and this amount has gone
up. At the same time revenue is down. If the revenue stays stagnate
this year, additional money will need to be made up. There are
openings in the Village that have not been filled.
Mayor Feinstein called for comments from members of the public.
Dean Santon of Hillandale Road addressed the Board. He commended
Mr. Bradbury on his presentation. He noted that the Kingswood project
is required to make a deposit to the recreation trust fund. The Village
needs to be careful with these funds because no one knows what the
next year will bring. If things get worse, it would be nice to have a little
extra money.
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As there were no additional comments from the public, Mayor Feinstein
called for a motion to close the public hearing. On a motion made by
Trustee Rosenberg, and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the public
hearing was closed.
Mr. David Burke, Assistant to the Village Administrator, read the roll:
Trustee Michael S. Brown 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
Mayor Feinstein called for the second public hearing on the agenda:
(2) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED TIER III HOME
OCCUPATION PERMIT FOR A DENTAL OFFICE AT 267 NORTH
RIDGE STREET
The public hearing was opened by a motion of Trustee Rednick, and
seconded by Trustee Marrow.
Trustee Michael S. Brown 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
James Staudt, Esq., from McCullough, Goldberger & Staudt, addressed the
Board as legal representative for the applicant. He noted that
Dr. & Mrs. Okun were also in attendance and available to answer questions
form the Board. The Okuns have lived and raised their family in this home
since 1960. Dr. Okun, a dentist, has a long history of community service.
There is a parking area on the property that has served the practice.
Neighbors have written letters of support.
Mayor Feinstein asked how many patients Dr. Okun sees per hour.
Dr. Okun responded that he typically sees one to three patients per hour.
Mayor Feinstein asked for clarification on the Village's parking
requirements. Edward Beane, Esq., Village Counsel stated that he would
need to review this area of the Code. Mr. Staudt noted that this parking area
has been in existence for the past 40 years. Technically the driveway could
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house a number of cars, however, each subsequent car would block the car
in front of it.
Mayor Feinstein noted that the hours of operation have been reduced over
the years. She noted that the hours of operation were not a concern for her;
however, the parking is a concern. Mr. Bradbury noted that the current
plans for Ridge Street give this driveway a smaller curb cut. There are no
sidewalks in the front of the home. Backing out into Ridge Street is a
safety concern.
Trustee Rosenberg noted that the Home Occupation Permit does not run
with the house.
Mayor Feinstein called for comments or questions from the community.
Dean Santon, of Hillandale Road, expressed a concern regarding the
parking. There are laws on the books for home occupations, and there is
parking criteria that needs to be met. You cannot create an unenclosed
parking in the first 25 feet of the property. The applicant should have plans
that show how many cars would fit in the parking area as the parking
should be self-contained on the site. There is no parking along Ridge Street.
Mr. Santon also noted that the proper curbing should be put in now.
Jim Arnett, of 282 North Ridge Street, the owner of the house two houses
north and across the street from the applicant's home, addressed the Board.
He stated that he had no problem with the parking or the application. He
stated that backing out onto Ridge Street is not safer than having the
parking lot in the front of the home.
Mayor Feinstein noted that a portion of this parking area is in the municipal
right-of-way. She stated that she would like to see some plans for the
parking area. Mr. Beane noted that there would need to be indemnification
for the Village for the portion of the parking area in the Village's right-of-
way. Mt. Staudt noted that this issue has been completely vetted. The
parking situation has existed for 50 years. Dr. Okun has a history with this
community.
Mayor Feinstein asked the Board's consensus regarding the parking area.
There are many issues to be worked out. If a variance is required then the
matter would need to be referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Village
Counsel must opine on the legal issues for the Board, and there are a
myriad of them. The parking is a critical. It was noted that the visits per
hour can be adjusted. After discussing the issues, the consensus of the
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Board was to keep the public hearing open.
Mr. Staudt thanked the Board for the time.
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick, and seconded by Trustee Marrow,
the public hearing was adjourned to the May 11th Board of Trustees
meeting.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee Michael S. Brown 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
(3) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED LOCAL
LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 240 OF THE VILLAGE CODE
REGARDING NO PARKING ON LONGLEDGE DRIVE AND
ROCKINGHORSE TRAIL
Mr. Bradbury noted that a public hearing is being set for amending the
parking regulations. This is a safety issue. The Hidden Falls
Homeowners Association and the School District made this request, and
the Traffic Commission reviewed this issue and made its
recommendations.
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick, and seconded by Trustee
Marrow, the public hearing was opened.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee Michael S. Brown 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
Mayor Feinstein called for comments and/or questions from the members
of the public. Mr. Alan Adler of 7 Longledge Drive addressed the Board.
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He requested clarification of the parking restrictions. Mayor Feinstein
reviewed the proposed restrictions, and Mr. Adler had no opposition to the
changes.
Terry Weil of 1 Longledge Drive addressed the Board. She noted that this
is a safety issue that is being addressed. There is a line of site problem, and
removing the cars from this portion of the street will remove the problem.
There being no additional comments, Trustee Rednick made a motion to
close the pubic hearing. The motion was seconded by Trustee Marrow.
The roll was called:
Trustee Michael S. Brown 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
Mayor Feinstein noted that the first resolution on the agenda was adjourned. She
called for the second resolution:
RESOLUTIONS:
2) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 240 OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE
BROOK VILLAGE CODE REGARDING NO PARKING ON
LONGLEDGE DRIVE AND ROCKINGHORSE TRAIL
Mr. Bradbury read the following:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 240
OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK VILLAGE CODE REGARDING NO
PARKING ON LONGLEDGE DRIVE AND ROCKINGHORSE TRAIL
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees proposed a local law amending
Chapter 240 of the Village of Rye Brook Village Code regarding no
parking on Longledge Drive and Rockinghorse Trail; and
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WHEREAS, on April 13, 2010 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 on April 13, 2010.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
Trustees hereby approves a local law amending Chapter 240 of the Village
of Rye Brook Village Code regarding no parking on Longledge Drive and
Rockinghorse Trail.
There were no comments on the resolution.
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick, and seconded by Trustee Marrow,
the resolution was adopted.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
Mayor Feinstein called for the next resolution on the agenda:
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 23, 2010, 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 26, 2010 between 10:00am to 12:15pm.
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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 26, 2010.
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick, 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 Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
4) APPROVING USE OF VILLAGE STREETS FOR THE 26TH
ANNUAL WESTCHESTER TRIATHLON
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
APPROVING USE OF VILLAGE STREETS FOR THE 26th
ANNUAL WESTCHESTER TRIATHLON
RESOLVED, that the Westchester Triathlon is authorized to use the
Village of Rye Brook streets for the 26th annual Westchester Triathlon on
Sunday, September 26, 2010, requested in the letter received March 30,
2010; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Village streets shall be used in
compliance with the terms and/or conditions established by the Village of
Rye Brook Police Department.
Mayor Feinstein noted that this event was held last year as well. It was
noted that previous event and this event were scheduled for the same day,
however, they did not conflict with each other.
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick, and seconded by Trustee Marrow,
the resolution was adopted.
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Mr. Burke called the roll:
Trustee Michael S. Brown 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 THE APPEAL OF A TREE REMOVAL PERMIT
DENIAL AT 52 TAMARACK ROAD
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A THE APPEAL OF A TREE REMOVAL PERMIT
DENIAL AT 52 TAMARACK ROAD
WHEREAS, Maria Linstrom the owner of 52 Tamarack Road, Rye
Brook applied for a Tree Removal Permit for an approximate twenty six
(26) inch diameter, sixty (60) foot high White Pine at said property on
December 8, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Acting Village Engineer denied a Tree Removal
Permit for the twenty six (26) inch diameter, sixty (60) foot high White
Pine at 52 Tamarack Road on December 11, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Maria Lindstrom has appealed the decision by signing
the appeal letter written by her contractor on February 12, 2010 and
received by the village with her signature on March 30, 2010; and
WHEREAS, under section 235-14 of the Village of Rye Brook
Village Code the Village Board shall hear any appeal brought in accordance
with section 235-13D within 45 days of the submission of the appeal.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees
of the Village of Rye Brook hereby [grants the tree removal appeal; and be
it further
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RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook
hereby requires replanting plan as follows:
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick, and seconded by Trustee Marrow,
the resolution was opened for discussion.
Mr. Nowak, Acting Village Engineer, addressed the Board. He noted that
he was asked to inspect the tree again after the last storm. When he went to
the applicant's home for the site visit the meeting became unfavorable and
the inspection did not take place. He noted that he has requested that the
applicant hire an arborist to inspect the tree and report back to the Village.
Mayor Feinstein questioned whether the applicant understood that this
matter would be heard at tonight's meeting. Mr. Burke stated that she was
aware of that fact. Trustee Rosenberg suggested that the matter be
adjourned to a time when the applicant is in attendance. The consensus of
the Board was to adjourn this matter to the next meeting.
Edward Beane, Esq., Village Counsel, stated that the Village should be
allowed to view the tree. Mr. Bradbury noted that the applicant would be
contacted, via mail, and notified of the requirements.
The roll was called:
Trustee Michael S. Brown 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 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AT THE AJP COMMUNITY
CENTER
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
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CONSIDERING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AT THE AJP COMMUNITY CENTER
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook desires to make necessary
improvements to the AJP Community Center consisting of replacement of
the flat roof, air condenser and handler replacement, and bathroom
improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Village desires to enter into a professional services
contract with David A. Barbuti, Architect, PC to prepare the design and
provide inspection services for this project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye
Brook hereby enters into a professional services contract with
David A. Barbuti, Architect, PC for design work at the AJP Community
Center in the amount of $14,300 plus an estimated amount for $3,700 for
additional drawings and inspection services; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Administrator are
hereby authorized to execute and deliver all documents necessary or
appropriate to accomplish the purpose of this resolution.
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick, and seconded by Trustee Marrow,
the resolution was adopted.
Mayor Feinstein questioned whether the proposed amendments had been
finalized. Mr. Burke noted that the amendments have not yet been
finalized, and there are a few minor details to be addressed. Mr. Bradbury
asked that the Board move forward, approving the resolution, so that the
project can be placed out to bid.
Mr. Burke called the roll, as amended:
Trustee Michael S. Brown 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
(7) CONSIDERING ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
RESOLUTIONS
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Mr. Bradbury summarized the resolutions:
CONSIDERING ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION
DECLARATION OF ELECTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RESOLVED, that Toby S. Marrow of 223 Tree Top Crescent is hereby
declared elected to the office of Trustee of the Village of Rye Brook for a three-
year term of office; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Jeffrey B. Rednick of 12 Meadowlark Road
is hereby declared elected to the office of Trustee of the Village of Rye Brook for
a three-year term of office; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Joan L. Feinstein of 6 Robins Roost is
hereby declared elected to the office of Mayor of the Village or Rye Book for a
three-year term of office; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that said terms of offices are effective at noon
on the 1st Monday of April 2010.
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 27, 2009.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF LABOR COUNSEL
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RESOLVED, that the law firm of Littler, Mendelson, P.C. (Craig R.
Benson, Esq.) of 885 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022 is hereby retained as
Labor Counsel for the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF TAX CERTIORARI COUNSEL
RESOLVED, that the law firm of Oxman, Geiger, Natale & Tulis, P.C.
(Mark S. Tulis, Esq.) is hereby retained as special Tax Certiorari Counsel for the
Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing fiscal year subject to the rates
established in the retainer letter dated March 26, 2008.
RESOLUTION
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 dated
March 2, 2010.
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 April 9, 2010.
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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 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,
2009 Master Agreement dated March 16, 2009.
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 31, 2010 and the fee schedule
dated January 1, 2010.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF AUDITING FIRM
RESOLVED, that the auditing firm of O'Connor Davies Munns &
Dobbins, Up is hereby retained as Village Auditor for the next ensuing official
year, in accordance with the letter dated April 6, 2010.
RESOLUTION
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APPOINTMENT OF THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
RESOLVED, that Christopher J. Bradbury, of 3355 Poplar Street,
Yorktown, New York is hereby appointed Village Administrator for the Village of
Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY VILLAGE CLERK
RESOLVED, that Elizabeth Rotfeld of 105 Betsy Brown Road, Port
Chester, New York is hereby appointed Deputy Village Clerk for the Village of
Rye Brook for a two-year term.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE CLAIMS AUDITOR
RESOLVED, that Judith Belkin of 38 Rock Ridge Drive, Rye Brook, New York
is hereby appointed as intermediate Account Clerk/Village Claims Auditor for the
Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing fiscal year.
RESOLUTION
DESIGNATION OF DEPUTY VILLAGE TREASURER
RESOLVED, that Catherine M. Spinosa of 14 Crest Drive, Yorktown is
hereby appointed as Deputy Village Treasurer for the Village of Rye Brook for the
next ensuing official year.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER OF TAXES
RESOLVED, that Nick Mecca, Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Rye, is
hereby appointed as the Receiver of Taxes for the Village of Rye Brook for the
next ensuing fiscal year.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS
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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 (4rh) Tuesday of each and
every month are hereby designated as the Meeting nights of the Village of Rye
Brook Board of Trustees pursuant to the adopted Rules of Procedure of the Board
of Trustees; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that said meetings are to commence at 7:30 p.m.
RESOLUTION
DESIGNATION OF SIGNATORIES
RESOLVED, the Mayor, the Village Administrator, Village Treasurer, and
Deputy Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign checks on behalf of the Village of
Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Administrator, Village
Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer are authorized to sign Bonds, Bond Anticipation
Notes (BAN's) and other obligations of the Village; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that bank internal transfers and out-going wires
from one account to another can be made by telephone or online with voice or data
transmission by any one of the previous named signatories followed by written
confirmation to the banks in accordance with the Village's Investment Policy,
such banks include: TD, Bank NA; JPMorgan Chase; Hudson Valley; Signature
Bank; HSBC Bank; USA, NA and Webster Bank.
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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.
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
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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 2010.
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick, and seconded by Trustee Marrow, the
resolutions were adopted.
Mayor Feinstein noted the appointments are done very year. She also announced
that there have been no increases to the fees at this point in time, and she thanked
Mr. Beane and his firm for holding their rates.
There were no questions or comments.
The roll was called:
Trustee Michael S. Brown 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 THE APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS,
COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
Mr. Bradbury summarized the resolutions, and noted that there were one or
two committees that would not be voted on this evening.
CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS
BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
APPOINTMENTS TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL
ON PARKS AND RECREATION
RESOLVED, that Adam Berman of 3 Arlington Place is hereby appointed
for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2012; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Sari Jablon of 8 Red Roof Drive is hereby
reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2012; and be
it
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ken Frankel of 208 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 Jamie Schutzer of 43 Bonwit Road is
hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2012;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Marc Zimmerman is hereby reappointed
Chairperson.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE AIRPORT ADVISORY COUNCIL
RESOLVED, that Marcia Teschner of 6 Doral Greens Drive East is hereby
reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2012; and be
it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Robert Larick of 18 Bayberry Lane is
hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2012;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Alessandra Moskowitz of 10 Bell Place is
hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2012;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that James Striar of 6 Millennium Place is
hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2012;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Michael Lulkin of 36 Meadowlark Road is
hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2012;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Marcia Teschner is hereby reappointed
Chairperson.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
RESOLVED, that Brian Funtleyder of 17 Beechwood Boulevard is hereby
appointed to the unexpired term of Gregg Sanzari for a term that shall expire on
the first Monday in April 2011; and be it
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that Marcia Rogull of 65 Talcott Road is hereby
reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2013; and be
it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Chris Scelfo of 5 Beechwood Boulevard is
hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2013;
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 appointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2011;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Dana Zimmerman of 32 Country Ridge
Drive is hereby appointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April
2011; 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 2011; and be
it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Robert Lewis of 16 Eagles Bluff is hereby
reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2011; 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 2011;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that Carol Goodman is hereby reappointed
Chairperson.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING BOARD
RESOLVED, that Daniel Tartaglia of 29 Brookridge Court is hereby
appointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2015; and be it
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that Robert I. Goodman of 6 Legendary Circle
is hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April
2015; 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, 2011:
Joan L. Feinstein, Mayor
Christopher J. Bradbury, Administrator
Diane DiSanto, Treasurer
Elizabeth Rotfeld, Deputy Village Clerk
Greg Austin, Police Chief
APPOINTMENTS TO THE TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION
RESOLVED, that Daniel Berger of 69 Rock Ridge Drive is hereby
appointed for a term that will expire on the first Monday in April, 2013; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Lori Hecker of 80 Country Ridge Drive is
hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2013;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Howard Lim of 83 Valley Terrace is
hereby reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2013;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mark Klapper of 1 Charles Lane is hereby
reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2013; and be
it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mark Mapper is hereby reappointed Chairperson
APPOINTMENTS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
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RESOLVED, that Andrew Kaminsky of 4 Edgewood Boulevard is hereby
appointed to the unexpired term of Jeffery Rednick for a term that shall expire on
the first Monday in April 2011; and be it
RESOLVED, that Joel Simon of 34 Winding Wood Road is hereby
appointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2013; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Don Moscato is hereby reappointed
Chairperson.
On a motion made by Tobby Marrow, and seconded by Jeffrey Rednick, the
resolutions were approved.
Mayor Feinstein noted that many residents have offered to be on committees this
year. She thanked everyone for volunteering.
The roll was called:
Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
(9) CONSIDERING STANDARD WORKDAY AND REPORTING
RESOLUTION
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING STANDARD WORK DAY AND
REPORTING RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook hereby
establishes the following as standard work days for appointed officials and
will report the following days worked to the New York State and Local
Employees' Retirement System based on the time sheets maintained and
submitted by these officials to the Treasurer's Office.
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Title Name Standard Term Participates in Days/Months
Work Day Begins/ Employer's (Based on
(Hrs./Day) Ends Time Keeping Time Sheets)
System (Y/N)
Village Christopher 7 Y 20
Administrator J. Bradbury
Village Diane 7 Y 20
Treasurer DiSanto
Deputy Catherine 7 Y 20
Village Spinosa
Treasurer
Deputy Elizabeth 7 Y 20
Village Clerk Rotfeld
On this day of , 2010
Date enacted:
(Signature of Clerk)
I, Christopher J. Bradbury, Clerk of the governing board of the
Village of Rye Brook, of the State of New York, do hereby certify that I
have compared the foregoing with the original resolution passed by such
board, at a legally convened meeting held on the 13th day of April, 2010 on
file as part of the minutes of such meeting, and that same is a true copy
thereof and the whole of such original.
I further certify that the full board consists of five members, and that
five of such members were present at such meeting and that five of such
members voted in favor of the above resolution.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and the seal of the Village of Rye Brook.
This resolution is required by New York State.
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick, and seconded by Trustee Marrow,
the resolution was adopted.
The roll was called:
Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye
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Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
(10) CONSIDERING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STANDARD WORKDAY
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD
WORKDAY
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook hereby
establishes the following as a standard work day for employees for the
purpose of determining days worked reportable to the New York State and
Local Employees' Retirement System:
TITLE STANDARD WORK
DAY (HRS/DAY)
Village Administrator 7
Assistant to the Village 7
Administrator
Secretary to Village 7
Administrator
Senior Office Assistant 7
Village Treasurer 7
-Deputy Village Treasurer 7
-Deputy Village Clerk 7
Junior Accountant 7
Administrative Intern 7
Student Intern 7
Intermediate Account Clerk 7
Boold,,ee er 7
Building Inspector 7
Assistant Building Inspector 7
Intermediate Account 7
Clerk/Typist
Supt. of Recreation 7
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Recreation Assistant 7
Office Assistant 7
Motor Equipment O erator 8
Laborer 8
Automotive Mechanic 8
Assistant Automotive 8
Mechanic/Laborer
Lead Mechanic 8
Junior Engineer 7
Village Engineer 7
-Firefighter 12
Police Officer 8
Police Sergeant 8
Police Chief 7
Police Lieutenant 7
Recreation Attendant 8
Dated:
I, Christopher J. Bradbury, Clerk of the Village of Rye Brook of the State
of New York, certify that the full Board consists of five members, and that
of such members were present at such meeting and that
of such members voted in favor of the above resolution.
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick, 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 Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Mr. Bradbury began his report by noting that this year's Arbor Day's celebration
will be held in honor of Ken Heller who passed last year. Mr. Heller was a
member of several Village Boards over the years.
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Mr. Bradbury noted that the Ridge Street reconstruction project would be starting
the end of the month. Information about the project can be found on the Village's
website.
The work on the Edgewood detention basin is very active now. Things are moving
along nicely. The trucks coming and going from the site should be ending within
the next week to week and a half. Additional information is listed on the Village's
website.
Mayor Feinstein announced that Trustee Paul Rosenberg was designated to serve
the Village as Deputy Mayor. Trustee Rosenberg thanked the Mayor for the
appointment.
Dean Santon of Hillandale Road addressed the Board. He noted that it would be
nice to honor Ken Heller at Arbor Day. Mr. Heller always promoted tree planting
and was an active volunteer for the Village for many years.
There being no additional business before the Board, Mayor Feinstein called for a
motion to go into an Executive Session. On a motion made by Trustee Rednick,
and seconded by Trustee Marrow, the meeting was adjourned and the Board went
into an Executive Session at 10:20 p.m.
The roll was called:
Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
On a motion by Trustee Brown and seconded by Trustee Rednick to adjourn the
meeting, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00pm.
Trustee Michael S. Brown Voting Aye
Trustee Toby S. Marrow Voting Aye
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg Voting Aye
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick Voting Aye
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein Voting Aye
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