HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-27 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes REGULAR MEETING
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
TUESDAY,APRIL 27, 2010-7:30 P.M.
7:00 P.M.– Executive Session– Personnel
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
REPORT:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
RESOLUTIONS:
(1) Considering the appeal of a tree removal permit denial at 52 Tamarack Road
(2) Considering waivers to the site plan checklist and acceptance of a site plan
application by Win Ridge Realty, LLC for a site plan modification and a
referral to the Planning Board for report and recommendation
(3) Considering the authorization of funds for the 2010 Memorial Day Ceremonies
& Parade to be paid to the American Legion Memorial Day Committee
(4) Considering amendments to the Public Access Guidelines
(5) Considering the adoption of the Village of Rye Brook 2010 - 2011 Annual
Budget
(6) Considering appointments to various Boards, Committee and Commissions
(7) Approving the re-appointment of the Village of Port Chester's Community
Representative to the Emergency Medical Services Committee (EMSC)
(8) Considering support of proposed State legislation A.10432/ 5.7238 regarding
abolishing a local government
(9) Setting a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Village Code
regarding jurisdiction over affordable housing approval
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10) Setting a public hearing to consider a proposed local law modifying the
sprinkler law
(11) Considering a Mutual Aid and Rapid Response Inter-Municipal Agreement
with Westchester County
(12) Considering an Inter-Municipal Agreement with Westchester County for
sharing of the Repository for Integrated Criminalist Information (RICI
System)
(13) Considering a budget modification
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
BOARD: Mayor Joan L. Feinstein
Trustee Michael S. Brown
Trustee Toby S. Marrow
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg
STAFF: Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator
David Burke, Assistant to the Village Administrator
Nick Ward Willis, Village Counsel
Michal Nowak, Acting Village Engineer
Fred Seifert, Public Access Coordinator
Shari Melillo, Board Secretary
Mayor Joan L. Feinstein welcomed everyone to the April 27, 2010 Board of
Trustees meeting.
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She called for the first item on the agenda
RESOLUTIONS:
(1) 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 denies the tree removal appeal.
Mr. Nowak, Acting Village Engineer, advised the Board that he had sent a letter to Ms.
Linstrom requesting an opinion from a certified arborist and that has not been done. He
added that his original assessment of the tree stands in that it is a healthy tree that just
required pruning.
Ms. Lindstrom, 52 Tamarack Road, addressed the Board stating that she did not feel she
needed an arborist. Her children are afraid to play in the yard because the tree covers the
entire back yard and drops sap and branches all the time. The reason for wanting to take it
down is it is just her preference to do so. She does not want to maintain a 60 foot tree and
plans on replacing it with 3 maple trees.
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Mayor Feinstein responded that as the only opinion the Board has to review is that of the
Village's Certified Arborist, Mike Nowak, she will adhere to his expertise on this
application.
Trustee Brown added that this Village would never allow someone to remove a tree
unless there is a good reason and while he understands her concerns he believes that if it
was pruned properly it would look better and be easier to maintain. He added that the
Village would not want to create a precedent for people just wanting to take trees down
because they don't happen to like them.
As there are no other comments, Mayor Feinstein called for a motion and on a motion to
deny made by Trustee Brown and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the resolution was
adopted.
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 NO
MAYOR JOAN L. FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
(Z) Considering waivers to the site plan checklist and acceptance of a site plan
application by Win Ridge Realty, LLC for a site plan modification and a
referral to the Planning Board for report and recommendation
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING WAIVERS TO THE SITE PLAN CHECKLIST AND
ACCEPTANCE OF AN APPLICATION BY WIN RIDGE REALTY, LLC FOR A
SITE PLAN MODIFICATION AND A REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD
FOR REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
WHEREAS, Win Ridge Realty, LLC has submitted an amended site plan
application to install a trash enclosure on an existing concrete pad in the parking lot; and
WHEREAS, Win Ridge Realty, LLC has requested waivers of several required
submissions of a full site plan application as this would be a modification of a recently
approved site plan; and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector and Acting Engineer have reviewed the
application and recommends acceptance of said application for review, and the granting
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of the requested waivers other than the site plan documents submitted with the
application.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby
accepts the application for review and grants the requested waivers of additional site plan
application requirements; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees refers the site plan application
submitted by Win Ridge Realty, LLC to install a trash enclosure on an existing concrete
pad to the Planning Board for report and recommendation.
Mr. Peter Stahl of Win Properties addressed the board and explained that Chipotle
Restaurant had this proposed garbage bin area on the plan they submitted to Win Ridge,
but not on the plan submitted to the Village. The restaurant is opening Friday and they
have found an alternate site for the dumpster for the time being and he requested that this
process by done quickly so that they can go before the Planning Board and come back to
the Board of Trustees for a decision hopefully in May. He added that the proposed
dumpster site does not affect traffic,parking or drainage in the shopping center.
Mayor Feinstein asked if the site plan application amendment had to be signed off by the
property owner, how was Win Ridge unaware of the lack of information to the Village.
Mr. Stahl responded that they did not realize it would require a site plan amendment.
Mayor Feinstein stated that in her opinion, the shopping center is lovely and she
commended him and Win Ridge for a job well done. However, she looks at Bowman
Avenue and Ridge Street as the gateways to the community and to have a dumpster in
plain site is not how she wants to welcome people to the Village. Screening or not, she
believes it is still visible, it is not a small enclosure and there will also be an odor
problem. She understands the concern from the tenant but she can't imagine having a
dumpster right out and visibly in front of a beautiful shopping center.
Trustee Rosenberg stated that he has no problem referring this to the Planning Board but
in being candid, he thinks they should save their money because he can't see it
happening. He agrees it is a gateway to the community and Ridge Street is elevated so it
will be visible and he agrees it will smell and does not believe it is appropriate. The
Board can refer it to the Planning Board but it will come back here and he would not be
in favor of it.
Trustee Rednick agreed and cannot see himself voting in favor of this. He adds that there
will be housekeeping measures also with garbage trucks coming in and possibly
neighbors dumping their garbage there as well. He too has no problem referring this to
the Planning Board but cannot see himself voting for it.
Mr. Stahl responded by asking everyone to keep an open mind. Different tenants have
different needs and restaurants have different requirements. There are several dumpsters
along Ridge and Bowman in existence and added that tenants are sensitive to when trash
goes out. While he understands the concerns of the Board he also believes that most of
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those concerns have been addressed. There are a lot of variables to keep in mind and
would like it referred to Planning.
Trustee Marrow echoed the same sentiment as the other Board members adding that the
location has a lot of concerning drawbacks and while she will keep an open mind she
wanted to be honest up front.
Mayor Feinstein added that while we can't tell you what the Planning Board will say, she
wanted him to be aware of what this Board is feeling.
On a motion made by Trustee Brown and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the resolution
was adopted.
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) Considering the authorization of funds for the 2010 Memorial Day
Ceremonies & Parade to be paid to the American Legion Memorial Day
Committee
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING THE AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDS FOR THE 2010
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES & PARADE TO BE PAID TO THE
AMERICAN LEGION MEMORIAL DAY COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the American Legion, Port Chester Post 93 will host the 2010
Memorial Day ceremonies and parade; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Village Board would like to assist the
American Legion with these events.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook will
pay one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) to the American Legion Memorial Day Committee
for its 2010 ceremonies and parade.
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick and seconded by Trustee Brown, 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
(4) Considering amendments to the Public Access Guidelines
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING AMENDMENTS TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS GUIDELINES
WHEREAS, The Village of Rye Brook has Public Access Guidelines to ensure
the fair and equitable use of the Rye Brook Public Access; and
WHEREAS, the Technology and Communications Commission has provided
several proposed amendments to update the policy; and
WHEREAS, it was necessary for the Public Access Guidelines to be updated to
reflect our current cable broadcasting ability and advancements in technology, renewed
franchise agreement with Cablevision and new franchise agreement with Verizon
providing for a distinct Public Access Channel, and general clean-up and updates to
reflect new policy.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Rye Brook hereby re-adopt the Village of Rye Brook Public Access Channel
Guidelines.
Trustee Rosenberg stated that The Technology and Communications Commission has
worked on this for a long time with the updating starting last November. They wanted to
go through and make sure the guidelines were more up to date and reflected Verizon Fios
and the fact that we can now accept tapes on different formats for broadcast on the public
access channel. Rye Brook has two separate channels, a governmental and a public
access channel which he believes many people are not aware of.
Trustee Rosenberg thanked the Commission for all their hard work, especially David
Burke and Fred Seifert.
Trustee Brown inquired about a tape make off a camcorder and if that was an acceptable
format if it was VHS. Trustee Rosenberg responded that if it was in VHS format, it would
be acceptable.
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On a motion made by Trustee Rosenberg and seconded by Trustee Brown, the resolution
was adopted.
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 adoption of the Village of Rye Brook 2010 - 2011 Annual
Budget
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING ADOPTION OF THE
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK 2010-2011 ANNUAL BUDGET
WHEREAS, the Village Administrator filed the Tentative Budget on March 19, 2010; and
WHEREAS,the Board of Trustees held two budget work sessions on April 5 and April 10, 2010;
and
WHEREAS,the Board of Trustees held a public hearing on April 13, 2010 pursuant to the notice
of Public Hearing regarding the Tentative Budget, at which time all those wishing to be heard on
behalf of or in opposition to the proposed budget were given the opportunity to be heard and the
public hearing was closed at that time; and
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2005 the Board of Trustees adopted a local law allowing for
homestead base proportions, and on March 23, 2010 the Board of Trustees adopted a resolution
establishing base proportions of 73.912563% for homestead properties and 26.087437% for non-
homestead properties for the purposes of the 2010-11 tax levy; and
WHEREAS, the total taxable assessed value for Village tax purposes is $2,829,054,511 and
based upon the amendments made by the Village Board and discussed at the budget work
sessions and public hearing, would result in a homestead tax rate of$4.20 and a non-homestead
tax rate of$6.59 per$1,000 of assessed valuation($4.64 tax rate blended overall); and
WHEREAS, the Village Board authorizes the Receiver of Taxes to collect the property taxes
necessary to raise the required $13,113,079 tax levy based upon the most updated Assessment
Roll provided by the Assessor; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees makes the following
amendments to the Tentative Budget and are hereby adopted:
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2010-11 2010-11
Tentative Adopted
Fund/Fee Amended Budget Budget
Dx enditures:
1230.120 Administration...Asst.to Admin. $38,442 $44,000
1325.477 Village Treasurer...Audit Fee $35,000 $33,000
1410.120 Village Clerk...Asst.to Admin. $9,610 $11,000
1440.110 Engineering/DPW...Acting Engineer $55,710 $70,000
1440.189 Village Engineer/DPW... Overtime $5,000 $0
1640.450 Central Garage... Garage Re air/Maint. $12,250 $11,500
1680.200 Mgt Info Svcs...Equipment $6,000 $5,000
1680.409 Mgt Info Svcs...Software $2,000 $1,000
1990.424 Contingent Account $145,000 $135,000
3620.470 Safety Inspection...Printing/Reproduction $3,000 $2,500
3620.499 Safety Inspection...Contractual $1,500 $0
5110.416 Highway Maint...Road Striping $0 $500
5110.438 Highway Maint...Equipment Rental $3,000 $2,500
6772.446 Human Services... Grounds Maintenance $2,000 $1,500
6772.498 Human Services...Nutrition $21,000 $24,500
7140.473 Recreation Department...Youth Activities $51,000 $50,000
7140.478 Recreation Department... Special Events $8,000 $15,000
7180.449 Teen Center....Misc.Supplies $5,000 $2,500
7410.469 Library... Contractual $454,048 $457,513
8560.414 Shade Trees... Shrubs/Trees $6,000 $5,000
Other Revenues:
Birthday Celebration Revenue $0 $2,000
Parks and Recreation(field rental fees) $435,000 $433,550
Capital Budget:
9950.9 Capital...2010-11 Road Resurfacing $300,000 $350,000
De-authorize 9950.9 Capital Project Balance $113,200 $163,200
Fees:
Home Occupation Fee(Renewal)Tier 111 $250 $300
Sketch Plan residential $250 n/a
Sketch Plan non-residential $350 n/a
Sketch Plan 1&2 family home(affordable housing) n/a $0
Sketch Plan 1&2 family home(non-affordable housing) n/a $150
Sketch Plan:Other n/a $300
Wireless Telecommunications facilities special permit $2,500 $3,000
Wireless Telecommunications permit renewal $250 $350
Residential Annual Rate for use of $14k for up to $13k for up to
grass(non-turf)athletic fields 475 hrs, then 500 hrs, then
$35/hr. $35/hr.
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$62.50/hr. 1st 2 $62.50/hr. 1st 2
Residential Hourly Rate for Use of Rye Brook Athletic hrs, then $50/hr. hrs, then $50/hr.
Fields(turf)at King Street Plus 15% Plus 17%
discount if over discount if over
125 hrs reserved 125 hrs reserved
per season. per season.
$125/hr. 1st 2 $125/hr. 1st 2
Non-Resident Hourly Rate for Use of Rye Brook hrs, then $50/hr. hrs, then $50/hr.
Athletic Fields(turf)at King Street Plus 15% Plus 17%
discount if over discount if over
125 hrs reserved 125 hrs reserved
per season. per season.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Tentative Budget as hereinafter set forth and
amended by the Board of Trustees, is hereby adopted as the Annual Budget for the Village of Rye
Brook for the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2010; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amounts listed therein for payment of principal and interest
on indebtedness, and that maintenance account charges identified in the budget be paid, and that
the salaries, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment for all employees,
including those not represented by a bargaining unit, shall be paid such salaries and benefits as
have been determined by the Board of Trustees; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Board does hereby authorize the tax levy for the sum
of$13,113,079 for general, capital, and special maintenance account funds, which based upon the
Town of Rye tax roll of$2,829,054,511 for the Village of Rye Brook and applying the approved
homestead base proportions to determine the tax rates, would result in a homestead tax rate of
$4.20 and a non-homestead tax rate of$6.59 per thousand of assessed valuation.
Trustee Rosenberg has no modifications but just wanted to take a minute and thank Mr.
Bradbury and his staff for all the hard work and diligence that went into this budget. He
knows it was one of the toughest budgets ever and knows how hard the staff worked at
every level and appreciates the efforts in stretching every dollar.
Mr. Bradbury responded by thanking the Board for all their support and direction
throughout the process.
Trustee Rednick also complimented the staff adding that the level of detail and
background provided made it easy to hit the ground running and as a new Trustee,
appreciates that.
Mayor Feinstein also thanked Mr. Bradbury and staff for all their hard work and
cooperation. The initial directive to staff was a 5 percent reduction on all line items
except personnel.
On a motion made by Trustee Brown 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
(6) Considering appointments to various Boards, Committee and Commissions
Mayor Feinstein would like to hold this over until the next board meeting.
(7) Approving the re-appointment of the Village of Port Chester's Community
Representative to the Emergency Medical Services Committee (EMSC)
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF THE VILLAGE OF PORT
CHESTER'S COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (EMSC)
WHEREAS, the inter-municipal agreement,between the Village Rye Brook, City
of Rye and Village of Port Chester, for emergency medical services provides for an
Emergency Medical Services Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Port Chester has approved the nomination of David
Byrnes to the Committee as their Community Representative.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook
hereby approves the re-appointment of David Byrnes as the Community Representative
to the Emergency Medical Services Committee (EMSC) for the Village of Port Chester.
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 JEFFREY B. REDNICK VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PAUL S. ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
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MAYOR JOAN L. FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
(8) Considering support of proposed State legislation A.10432/ S.7238 regarding
abolishing a local government
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING SUPPORT OF PROPOSED STATE LEGISLATION A.10432/
S.7238 REGARDING ABOLISHING A LOCAL GOVERNMENT
WHEREAS, the New MY 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, the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) has drafted
legislation to address several of the procedural and technical shortcoming in the new law;
and
WHEREAS, the drafted legislation has been introduced in the Assembly as
A.10432 and in the Senate as S.7238; and
WHEREAS, this bill would provide several procedural and technical
amendments to the existing law, including the following:
■ Requiring a mandatory referendum on a petition-initiated consolidation or
dissolution plan;
■ Requiring the creation of a study committee, with town representation, to
develop a dissolution plan;
■ Establishing a 60-day time period for the gathering of signatures to initiate a
consolidation or dissolution via petition;
■ Ensuring that a referendum on a consolidation or dissolution plan be held at
the same time that the local government entity normally holds its election;
■ Providing a one-year time period for development of a consolidation or
dissolution plan, with the local option to increase the time limit to two years;
■ Clarifying that in a county-initiated dissolution of villages or special districts,
no such entity shall be dissolved unless approved by the entity's residents.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board
of Trustees hereby supports the proposed legislation (A.10432/ S.7238) in order to
provide needed procedural and technical amendments to the law in order to enable
communities to consider government reorganization proposals in a deliberative fashion
that ensures informed citizen participation.
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Mr. Bradbury and Mayor Feinstein explained that the law that permits a petition of voters
to dissolve some levels of government was flawed and requires clarification. Initially the
thought behind this was to dissolve special districts as there are many across the state of
New York. The main problem is that the time frame suggested is not reasonable and
NYCOM has asked for municipal support in changing that to at least a year. This is really
meant to get a wider public outreach and study the impacts of the plan.
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick and seconded by Trustee Brown, the resolution
was adopted.
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
(9) Setting a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Village
Code regarding jurisdiction over affordable housing approval
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
TO THE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING JURISDICTION OVER
AFFORDABLE HOUSING APPROVAL
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is considering amendments to Chapter 209,
Section 1 of the Village Code regarding affordable housing approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Rye Brook, shall hold a public hearing on May 11, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the
Village Hall, 938 King Street, Rye Brook, New York to consider the proposed local law.
Mr. Bradbury explained that this was a process that had been requested by the Board to
Counsel to allow the Village Board to retain approval authority as part of any application
regarding affordable housing.
Mayor Feinstein understands this may be controversial because they had given final
approval authority to the Planning Board but there is the potential for ramifications to the
Village and the board believes it is important to maintain jurisdiction over this.
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Trustee Rosenberg agrees and while he too values the Planning Board input, this is the
type of issue that is sensitive and we would want to retain the final approval authority at
this level.
Mr. Nick Ward-Willis, Village Attorney, advised the Board to not take action on the
resolution tonight and he will make changes and have it ready for a future board meeting.
(10) Setting a public hearing to consider a proposed local law modifying the
sprinkler law
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW
MODIFYING THE SPRINKLER LAW
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is considering modifications of the regarding
sprinkler.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Rye Brook, shall hold a public hearing on May 11, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the
Village Hall, 938 King Street, Rye Brook, New York to consider the proposed local law.
Mr. Bradbury explained that our current sprinkler law exceeds certain parameters of the
New York State code and any changes that exceed state code require the Village to make
its case as to why they are necessary.
On a motion made by Trustee Rosenberg 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 JEFFREY B. REDNICK VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PAUL S. ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
MAYOR JOAN L. FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
(11) Considering a Mutual Aid and Rapid Response Inter-Municipal Agreement
with Westchester County
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Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A MUTUAL AID AND RAPID RESPONSE INTER-
MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH WESTCHESTER COUNTY
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook authorizes
the Mayor to sign all necessary documents to enter into the Westchester County Mutual
Aid Inter-Municipal Agreement regarding mutual aid and a rapid response plan for the
Police Departments of Westchester County
On a motion made by Trustee Brown and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the motion was
adopted.
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
(12) Considering an Inter-Municipal Agreement with Westchester County for
sharing of the Repository for Integrated Criminalist Information (RICI
System)
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING AN INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH
WESTCHESTER COUNTY FOR SHARING OF THE REPOSITORY FOR
INTEGRATED CRIMINALISTIC INFORMATION (RICI SYSTEM)
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook seeks to enter into an inter-municipal
agreement to access and continually update the Westchester County Repository for
Integrated Criminalist Information (RICI System); and
WHEREAS, the RICI System is a Westchester County based central computer
that allows for the two-way electronic transmission and storage of data regarding criminal
records and police blotter information among the Village of Rye Brook, Westchester
County, the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and other law-
enforcement agencies; and
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WHEREAS, the information collected in this system will include a subject's
arrest, booking, detention or incarceration including name, address, social security
number, physical description, telephone number, fingerprints, palm-prints, photographs,
and related data; and
WHEREAS, the duration of this agreement will commence on July 1, 2010 and
terminate on June 30, 2015.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Rye Brook authorizes the Village to enter into an inter-municipal agreement
with the County of Westchester for data sharing as described in the attached agreement;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to execute and
deliver all necessary documents to the County of Westchester for the purposes of entering
into the subject IMA.
On a motion made by Trustee Brown and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the
resolution was adopted.
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
(13) Considering a budget modification
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A BUDGET MODIFICATION
RESOLVED, that the following 2009-2010 budget modifications be hereby approved:
FROM TO AMOUNT
101.1990.424 101.1640.445 $ 21,300
(Special Items - (Central Garage—
Contingency) repair parts)
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Mr. Bradbury explained that the only loader the Village has is a 1990 John Deere and the
transmission is gone and it is not currently in operation. The Village cannot be without it
so the authorized vendor will open it up and determine if it can be repaired or replaced.
The cost may be less but money needs to be in place just in case.
Mr. Nowak explained that if maintained properly these machines have a long life span,
well over 25 years, and this machine is over 20 right now and this is the original
transmission.
Trustee Rednick asked what a new machine would cost and Mr. Nowak responded
$175,000 to $200,000.
On a motion made by Trustee Brown and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the resolution
was adopted.
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
Mr. Bradbury discussed adding a possible resolution. The Village had received a request
yesterday from a resident holding a pre prom party for seniors at Blind Brook High
School at 2 Birch Lane. They are requesting to close the entire street from 4:15 to 6:30
pm on each end of Red Roof Drive which would block thru traffic. While this is the
preferred route from the resident, the Police have suggested using the cul de sac which
would allow the buses to drop the students off but is not located where the resident lives.
Trustee Brown is not happy notification wasn't given already to the residents of Red
Roof and believes they should have been notified prior to this meeting to they could have
attended to discuss the issue if they wanted or had a concern.
Mayor Feinstein responded that no action needed to be taken tonight and there was still
time putting it on the next agenda for May 11th
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Mr. Bradbury stated that Moody's had announced that they have recalibrated their bond
rating and the Village has gone from AA2 to AAL
The Ridge Street project is moving along. There were some early concerns in regard to
lane closures prior to the arranged time,but those issues have been resolved.
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The detention basin is moving along well also. The dirt/fill has all been removed and the
county is now building some of the roadway as they work their way out of the site.
Landscaping still needs to be done but the time frame remains the same — May 18th. He
also advised that the web site would be updated as of tomorrow.
Arbor Day is Friday, April 30th and the ceremony will be held at 9:00 am at Village Hall
where we will plant a tree in memory of Ken Heller.
Westchester County is eligible for disaster aid for the 3/13/10 nor'easter and Mr.
Bradbury will be attending a meeting this week where he will get more information and
pass it on to the Board.
A storm water survey is up on the web site and the Village is asking residents to take the
survey and the Board will get an update at next months board meeting from Mr. Nowak.
Trustee Brown asked about the budget and the basin and Mr. Bradbury responded that
right now, they are well under budget and to date there have only been 2 minimal change
orders.
As there were no further questions or comments, Mayor Feinstein asked for a motion to
adjourn the meeting and on a motion from Trustee Rednick and seconded by Trustee
Rosenberg the meeting was adjourned at 8:58 pm.
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