HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-07-24 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes REGULAR MEETING
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2007-7:30 P.M.
AGENDA
7:00 PM— Executive Session— Negotiations and Legal Matters
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORT
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1) Public Hearing on a proposed local law to amend Chapter 240 of the
Village of Rye Brook Village Code regarding new stop signs at certain
intersections in the Village.
RESOLUTIONS:
1) Considering a proposed local law to amend Chapter 240 of the Village
of Rye Brook Village Code regarding new stop signs at certain
intersections in the Village.
2) Considering the Site Plan application submitted by K&M Realty Group,
LTD for development on Bowman Avenue west of South Ridge Street,
Rye Brook, Section 1, Block 22, Lots 2B and 2132
3) Considering a Site Plan submitted by K&M Realty Group, LTD for
development of a passive park on Bowman Avenue west of South Ridge
Street, Rye Brook, Lots 2B and 2132, Block 22, Section 1
4) Considering an agreement with Granicus, Inc. for streaming video
authorizing a budget transfer
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5) A resolution authorizing the issuance of $121,000 bonds of the Village
of Rye Brook, Westchester County, New York, to pay the cost of the
acquisition of a new dump truck in and for said Village.
6) Considering the award for the Selected Street Tree Pruning/Removal
Services Contract No. 07-01.
7) Considering an approval of a lease agreement with Fleetwood Financial
for police radio and telephone recording equipment.
8) Authorizing the Village of Rye Brook to work with Westchester County
regarding a joint Stormwater Phase II Implement Grant.
9) Supporting the continued discussion of a potential Legacy Program
application for recreational facilities.
10)Considering the authorization of use of Village Streets for Win Ridge
Realty, LLC, to conduct their annual holiday parade.
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 TRUSTEES MEETINGS: August 14 and August 28, 2007
BOARD: Mayor Lawrence Rand
Trustee Michael S. Brown
Trustee Joan L. Feinstein
Trustee Paul S. Rosenberg
Trustee Patricia Sanders Romano
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STAFF: Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator
Gregory Austin, Chief of Police
Edward Beane, Esq., Village Counsel
David Burke, Assistant to the Village Administrator
Victor Carosi, Village Engineer
Fred Seifert, Public Access Coordinator
Marilyn Timpone Mohamed, Village Consultant
Paula Patafio, Meeting Secretary
Mayor Rand welcomed everyone to the July 24, 2007 Regular meeting of the
Board of Trustees. He noted that there was one (1) public hearing on the agenda,
and ten (10) resolutions. He addressed the first matter on the agenda, the public
hearing on the installation of new stop signs within the Village. It was noted that
the Traffic Commission has reviewed and made recommendations for the
installation of eight (8) new stop signs within the Village. The Police and
Highway Departments have been notified of the intersections.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1) PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO AMEND
CHAPTER 240 OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK VILLAGE
CODE REGARDING NEW STOP SIGNS AT CERTAIN
INTERSECTIONS IN THE VILLAGE.
Mayor Rand declared the public hearing open. He noted that the Traffic
Commission has made a recommendation that includes several stop signs at
intersections around the Village. The recommendations have been
presented to the Police Department. Upon further review it was found that
several of the recommended stop signs were already in the Village Code,
but no stop signs had been installed. The Highway Department has been
notified and those stop signs will be erected shortly. Mayor Rand noted
that stop signs at Beacon Lane, Wilton, and Meadowlark were open for
discussion.
Trustee Paul Rosenberg noted that there is a stop sign on Meadowlark, and
he felt that an additional stop sign on the street should not be erected.
Trustee Joan Feinstein noted that there was some confusion over this stop
sign, and she agreed that it should be removed from the Traffic
Commissions' recommendations.
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Mayor Rand called for members of the public wishing to address this
matter. There being no one, he called for a motion to close the public
hearing.
On a motion made by Trustee Patricia Sanders Romano, and seconded by
Trustee Rosenberg, the public hearing was closed.
Mr. David Burke, Assistant to the Village Administrator, called the roll:
TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
Mayor Rand called for the resolution on this matter.
1) CONSIDERING A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO AMEND
CHAPTER 240 OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK VILLAGE
CODE REGARDING NEW STOP SIGNS AT CERTAIN
INTERSECTIONS IN THE VILLAGE.
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
CONSIDERING A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO AMEND
CHAPTER 240
OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK VILLAGE CODE TO ADD NEW
STOPS SIGNS AT CERTAIN INTERSECTIONS IN THE VILLAGE
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Traffic Commission has
requested that Chapter 240 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook be
amended to add new stop signs at certain intersections in the Village of Rye
Brook; and
WHEREAS, a local law has been proposed to amend Ch. 240 to add
new stop signs at certain intersections in the Village of Rye Brook; and
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WHEREAS, on July 24, 2007 the Board of Trustees opened a
public hearing on the subject Local Law, 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 July 24, 2007.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the amendments to
Chapter 240 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook regarding additional
stop signs at certain intersections are hereby adopted.
Trustee Rosenberg made a motion to remove the proposed stop sign at
Meadowlark Road. It was seconded by Trustee Sanders Romano.
Mr. Burke called the roll:
TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
Mayor Rand called for a motion to approve the resolution, as amended. On
a motion made by Trustee Feinstein, and seconded by Trustee Sanders
Romano, the resolution was amended.
TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
Mayor Rand called for the next two items on the agenda— noting that they would
be voted on separately:
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RESOLUTIONS:
2) CONSIDERING THE SITE PLAN APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY
K&M REALTY GROUP, LTD FOR DEVELOPMENT ON
BOWMAN AVENUE WEST OF SOUTH RIDGE STREET, RYE
BROOK, SECTION 1, BLOCK 22, LOTS 2B AND 2112
3) CONSIDERING A SITE PLAN SUBMITTED BY K&M REALTY
GROUP, LTD FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A PASSIVE PARK ON
BOWMAN AVENUE WEST OF SOUTH RIDGE STREET, RYE
BROOK, LOTS 2B AND 2112, BLOCK 22, SECTION 1
Mr. Bradbury gave a brief background on the two resolutions. These
applications, which both refer to property owned by K&M Realty Group,
have been before the Village Board and Planning Board. The first
resolution is for ten (10) residential units. The second resolution is in
connection with the development of a passive park on Bowman Avenue.
The application addressed the environmental issues during the SEQRA part
of the review, and the public hearing was closed at the last Board of
Trustees meeting. At this point in time there were only one or two items
remaining to be resolved. Mr. Bradbury stated that there were some
environmental issues on the park's parcel that still needed to be addressed.
He also pointed out that restrictions on the residential units i.e.: no
basements, have been put in place. The final plans are being developed for
construction.
Mayor Rand turned to the Board for comments and questions.
Trustee Feinstein noted that the Board of Trustees had discussed the
contamination on the property and the types of guarantees that the applicant
would give the Village. The concern is that the applicant is an entity and in
cases such as this the entity is dissolved after the project has been
completed. The Board is looking to assign liability in order to protect the
Village for a five (5) year period.
Mr. Konigsberg, the applicant, noted that he did not have a problem with a
making a five (5) year guarantee. He felt that a bond in escrow was a
reasonable alternative. The applicant agreed to allow the Village on the
property for testing purposes, and noted that at some point as the process
moves along the Village may in fact do some additional testing. The
applicant is waiting for the Department of Environmental Conservation
(DEC) to sign off on the remediation work on one area of the property.
Mr. Konigsberg noted that a five-year $100,000 bond was his preference,
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versus putting $100,000 into a bank account. He requested that if the Board
decided that a cash deposit was required, that it be a lesser cash amount.
Mayor Rand stated that the Board did not have a problem with a bond.
Mr. Konigsberg pointed out that if the soil is removed from the site the
environmental consultant must verify that everything has been done
pursuant to the DEC's remediation.
Edward Beane, Village Counsel, addressed the Board. He stated that the
Village has no problem with accepting a bond. However, if funds are
required to be deposited he felt that a lower amount would not be sufficient
to cover remediation work if it came down to that. He noted that a bond
was the preferred method. Mr. Beane also stressed that the Village must
look at past incidents within the Village and ensure that it protects itself.
Mr. Konigsberg noted that a plaque would be installed in the park area of
the property to honor two (2) of his deceased relatives. The size and type
of plaque has not yet been decided upon.
Trustee Paul Rosenberg requested a modification to Resolution #2, in that
the Certificate of Occupancy of two (2) of the units be held back versus the
one (1) unit which was the Board's prior recommendation. Mr. Konigsberg
felt this was not appropriate. Trustee Rosenberg also requested that storm
water runoff be discussed regarding the end of the construction. Storm
Water Management Plans have been put into place in prior projects
throughout the Village. Unfortunately, some of these plans have been
found to be faulty. He asked that the Village review and discuss final
inspections that are made before any performance bonds are released.
Mr. Victor Carosi, Village Engineer, addressed the Board. He noted that
the storm water management plan for this project has been reviewed, and
accepted. At the end of the construction, a final review is conducted. If the
storm water management plan meets the requirements, then the Board
would release a portion of the bond that was put in place prior to the
construction. The remainder of the bond would be held for approximately
one (1) year.
Trustee Rosenberg noted that on previous projects the bonds were released
and then problems were discovered. He wanted to be certain that the
Village was protected. Mr. Carosi noted that tests are done during the
installation and at the end of the construction phase as well.
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Mr. Konigsberg noted that holding back two (2) units, as suggested by
Trustee Rosenberg, would be unfair. It would impact the financial backing
of this project. Trustee Rosenberg noted that the Planning Board requested
mitigation. Mr. Konigsberg stated that he has responded to the comments
and recommendations from the Planning Board.
Mr. Konigsberg noted that there was a conservation easement that evolved
from a wood chip trail to an asphalt path and parking lot, that is
significantly more expensive. A fence was added, along with extra
lighting, and all of this has financially impacted the application.
Mr. Konigsberg noted that the parkland is a valuable piece of property that
was being donating to the Village. He felt that he had complied with all of
the Village's requests.
Trustee Feinstein noted that she was comfortable holding back the
Certificate of Occupancy from one (1) unit to ensure that the applicant has
complied with all of the requirements. Trustee Patricia Sanders Romano
agreed with Trustee Feinstein.
Trustee Michael Brown noted that he was not prepared to vote on the
resolutions at this meeting because the issue of the bond had not yet been
decided upon. Mr. Bradbury noted that the proposal was for a $100,000.00
bond to be put in place for five (5) years. He noted that an additional
clause could be added to the resolution stating that the applicant will
provide the Board with a $100,000 bond for a period of five (5) years. Mr.
Konigsberg approved of this condition.
Trustee Feinstein requested several clerical errors be cleaned up throughout
the resolutions. All of her proposed changes were approved.
There were no additional comments from the Board, and Mr. Bradbury was
called upon to read the resolutions.
Mr. Bradbury read resolution #2:
APPROVING A SITE PLAN SUBMITTED BY K&M REALTY GROUP, LTD
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF TEN (10) RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON BOWMAN
AVENUE WEST OF SOUTH RIDGE STREET, RYE BROOK,
LOTS 1-1 AND 1-1.1, BLOCK 26, SECTION 141
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook received an application from K&M Realty
Group, Ltd. (the "Applicant") for Site Plan Approval, a Wetlands Permit and a Steep
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Slopes Permit to construct nine attached (9) residential units on a parcel of real property
and a restaurant on another portion of real property (the "Original Proposed Action"); and
WHEREAS, the +/-4.039-acre property consisting of upland areas known as the
"Peninsula" and the "Strip" and approximately 1.67 acres of open water is located on the
south side of Bowman Avenue, approximately 900 feet west of the intersection formed
by Bowman Avenue and South Ridge Street, within the C-1, Neighborhood Retail
Zoning District and the Scenic Roads Overlay District, in the Village of Rye Brook, New
York, shown as Tax Lots 1-1 and 1-1.1 in Section 141, Block 26 on the Town of Rye Tax
Assessor's Maps (the "Site" or"Property"); and
WHEREAS, on or about June 25, 1996, the Village Board of Trustees
determined the Original Proposed Action to be Unlisted pursuant to the New York
State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"), 6 NYCRR Part 617 and
resolved to be the Lead Agency for review of the Original Proposed Action; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees acting as Lead Agency for review
under SEQRA determined that the Original Proposed Action may include the potential
for at least one significant adverse environmental impact, thus issuing a Positive
Declaration on or about June 25, 1996 and requiring the submission of a Draft
Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS); and
WHEREAS, in response to comments received regarding the DEIS and the
Original Proposed Action the Applicant proposed a new alternative that revised the
project to propose construction of ten (10) residential units on the Peninsula portion of
the Property and for the Strip portion of the property to remain undeveloped with a
conservation easement (the "Mitigation Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the Applicant prepared and submitted a revised Final Environmental
Impact Statement (FEIS) dated July 2006 that reviewed the potential environmental
impacts of the Mitigation Plan and the Lead Agency determined the FEIS to be complete
on July 25, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Lead Agency held public hearings on the DEIS and FEIS and
afforded agencies and the public a reasonable time period of no less than 30 calendar
days for the DEIS and no less than 10 calendar days for the FEIS to provide comments on
the completed DEIS and FEIS; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant further revised the Mitigation Plan by, instead of
imposing a conservation easement on the strip, to instead, in its sole discretion, donate
and offer the strip to the Village to be dedicated as a passive public park (the "Revised
Mitigation Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the Lead Agency, adopted the Findings Statement regarding the
environmental review and the Revised Mitigation Plan on December 12, 2006, which was
filed with all Involved and Interested Agencies and other parties as required by law; and
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WHEREAS, certain SEQRA documents and resolutions erroneously describe the
Original Proposed Action to be a Type I Action, even though the Village Board of
Trustees determined the Original Proposed Action to be an Unlisted Action on June 25,
1996 and pursuant to SEQRA, 6 NYCRR Part 617, Section 617.4, the Original Proposed
Action is correctly determined to be an Unlisted Action; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees referred the subject site plan
application to the Westchester County Department of Planning, the City of Rye, the
Town of Rye, the Town/Village of Harrison and the Village Planning Board for review
and comment; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees reviewed comments from the public
and interested agencies, information submitted by the Applicant in connection with the
application, the reports and recommendations of the Village Planning Consultant, the
Village Engineering Consultant, Village staff and the recommendations of the Village
Planning Board, and the Applicant revised the site plans according to the
recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees originally found in its Decemberl2,
2006 Findings Statement that the Applicant must install three (3) additional parking
spaces, but after further consideration the village determined it was better to maintain
open space and is now requiring the Applicant to landbank an additional two (2) parking
spaces; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees is familiar with the site and all aspects
of the project; and
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2006, the Village Board of Trustees opened a
public hearing on the site plan application at which time all persons interested were given
an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said application and the public
hearing was closed on June 26, 2007.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook
Board of Trustees, for the reasons stated herein, hereby approves the Site Plan to
construct ten (10) attached residential units on the Peninsula property shown as Tax Lots
1-1 and 1-1.1 in Section 141, Block 26 on the tax assessors maps, as depicted on the
following drawing set titled "Site Plan Approval Drawings, Bowman Avenue
Development" last revised 06/07/2007, prepared by John Meyer Consulting, PC,
Armonk, New York:
1. Engineer's Plans, prepared by John Meyer Consulting P.C., Armonk,NY:
Sheet No. Sheet Title Dated
M-1 Site Development Area 4/07/06 Rev. 5/30/07
M-2 Existing Conditions& Wetland
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Delineations 4/07/06 Rev. 1/11/07
M-2A Overall Site Plan 1/10/07 Rev. 5/30/07
M-3 Layout Plan 4/07/06 Rev. 6/07/07
M-3A Layout Plan (Strip) 5/30/07 Rev. 6/07/07
M-4 Grading Plan 4/07/06 Rev. 6/07/07
M-4A Grading Plan (Strip) 5/30/07 Rev. 6/07/07
M-5 Utilities Plan 4/27/06 Rev. 6/07/07
M-6 Sediment&Erosion Control&
Water Quality Mitigation Plan 4/07/06 Rev. 6/07/07
M-6A Sediment&Erosion Control&
Water Quality Mitigation Plan 5/30/07 Rev. 6/07/07
M-7 Landscaping Plan 4/07/06 Rev. 5/18/07
M-7A Landscaping Plan(Strip) 5/30/07 Rev. 6/07/07
M-7B Lighting Plan 4/07/07 Rev. 5/18/07
M-8 Site Details 4/07/06 Rev. 2/08/07
M-9 Site Details 4/07/06 Rev. 2/08/07
M-10 Site Details 4/07/06 Rev. 3/08/07
M-11 Site Details 4/07/06 Rev. 2/08/07
M-12 Site Details 12/06/06Rev. 4/18/07
M-13 Utility Profiles 2/08/07
M-14 Health and Safety Misc. Figures 3/07/07
2. Architect's Plans, prepared by John Meyer Consulting P.C., Armonk, NY:
Sheet No. Sheet Title Dated
A-1 Schematic Plan 12/06/06 Rev. 3/08/07
A-2 Schematic Plan 12/06/06 Rev. 3/08/07
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the site plan approval shall be subject to
the following requirements and conditions:
1. A copy of this resolution shall be attached to the building permit application.
2. Site plan approval shall be subject to approval of a steeps slopes work permit and
a permit to perform regulated activities in a wetland by the Village Planning
Board.
3. Conditions of approval for development:
a. Construction of basements, now and in the future shall be prohibited.
b. Parking shall be prohibited along the entire access road and all travel aisles. It
shall be the responsibility of the Applicant and subsequently the Homeowners
Association or Condominium Board to place and maintain appropriate traffic
regulation signage and enforce the "no parking"rules.
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c. Additional building bulk or structures of any kind (including but not limited to
additions to buildings, enlargement of decks, patios or walkways, or placement
of sheds or other accessory structures) shall be prohibited by deed restriction
and/or other appropriate measures subject to prior written approval by Village
Counsel. The foregoing shall not include repairs or rebuilding as originally
approved.
d. Provision of a final Tree Preservation and Protection Plan to the satisfaction of
the Village Engineer and/or consultants.
e. Provision of a final steep slopes planting plan to the satisfaction of the Village
Engineer and/or consultants.
£ Provision of a final landscape plan to the satisfaction of the Village Engineer
and/or consultants.
g. Provision of a final stormwater management plan to the satisfaction of the
Village Engineer and/or consultants.
h. Provision of a final erosion and sediment control plan to the satisfaction of the
Village Engineer and/or consultants.
i. Provision of a final, detailed monitoring and maintenance plan for all wetland
buffer and steep slope plantings to the satisfaction of the Village Engineer
and/or consultants. The Applicant and eventually the Homeowners Association
or Condominium Board shall be required to inspect, maintain,repair and replace
any and all wetland buffer plantings and steep slopes plantings to comply with
the design standard intended, the requirements of the Village Code and to the
satisfaction of the Village Engineer and/or consultants.
j. Provision of a final, detailed monitoring and maintenance plan for all
stormwater management facilities to the satisfaction of the Village Engineer
and/or consultants. The Applicant and eventually the Homeowners Association
or Condominium Board shall be required to inspect, maintain and repair all
stormwater management structures and appurtenances in accordance with the
approved plans to insure the proposed stormwater management facilities
function to the standards and objectives of the Village of Rye Brook stonnwater
management ordinance and to the satisfaction of the Village Engineer and/or
consultants.
k. Provision of a final, detailed monitoring and maintenance plan for all steep
slope rip-rap or other stabilization construction to the satisfaction of the
Village Engineer and/or consultants. The Applicant and eventually the
Homeowners Association or Condominium Board shall be required to inspect,
maintain, repair and be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the stability
of steep slopes on the property to the design standard intended, the requirements
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of the Village Code and to the satisfaction of the Village Engineer and/or
consultants.
1. The monitoring and maintenance of all stormwater management facilities,
wetland buffer and steep slopes plantings and rip rap or other stabilization
construction required by the conditions of this resolution that are to be the
responsibility of the Homeowners Association or Condominium Board shall be
clearly and completely described in the condominium offering plan, subject to
the prior written approval of the Village Attorney.
in. Provision of a final construction management plan for the entire site prior to
granting of a building permit that includes specific times and routes for trucks
carting material to and from the site, including potential truck routes, number
of trucks, number of trips, dust and noise mitigation measures and
coordination with the Port Chester Middle School schedule to avoid traffic
conflicts during school arrival and dismissal times for approval by the Village
Engineer, fire, and police services and any other consultants determined to be
necessary by the Village Engineer. Work shall be staged to minimize the
number of trucks present at the site at any one time.
n. Use of a turbidity curtain during construction and/or any other method or
methods determined to be necessary by the Village Engineer, consultants or
other approving agencies, to prevent migration of silt into the water
environment surrounding the site.
o. The Applicant, its successors or assigns, shall include text acceptable to the
Village Attorney in the Offering Plan for the proposed Condominium or
Homeowner's Association, advising prospective purchasers of conditions 3(a)
to (c) and (i) to (1), (q), (s), (t), (u), (w). There shall be no amendments to the
Offering Plan, by-laws or Rules and Regulations concerning items 3(a) to (c);
(i) to (1), (q), (s), (t), (u), (w) of this Resolution without prior approval of the
Village Board of Trustees.
p. The Applicant, its successors or assigns, shall include language acceptable to
the Village Attorney in the deeds to the individual units concerning conditions
3(a) and 3(c).
q. Placement of a 35-foot wide permanent conservation easement on the
Peninsula running parallel to the front property line along the entire Bowman
Avenue frontage of the Peninsula to preserve the landscape buffer created on
the Peninsula pursuant to the requirements of the Scenic Roads Overlay
District. The Applicant shall provide the conservation easement for review
and approval by the Village Board of Trustees prior to the issuance of a
building permit. Landscaping installed between the Bowman Avenue right-
of-way and the residential units within the conservation easement shall be
maintained, according to the requirements of the conservation easement, by
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the Applicant and thereafter by the Condominium Board or Homeowners
Association.
r. Installation of a landscape buffer along the Bowman Avenue frontage of the
Peninsula sufficient to screen views of the buildings from the street, to the
satisfaction of the Village Engineer and/or Consultants.
s. No activity of any type shall be permitted on rip-rap steep slopes except
required maintenance. Appropriate signage to that effect shall be installed and
maintained by the Applicant and thereafter by the Homeowners Association or
Condominium Board.
t. Construction of docks or any other structures extending into the watercourse
or pond shall be prohibited.
u. Swimming, boating, fishing or other water related recreational activities shall
be prohibited. Appropriate signage to that effect shall be installed and
maintained by the Applicant and thereafter by the Homeowners Association or
Condominium Board and included in the Condominium's Offering Plan, By-
Laws and Rules and Regulations..
v. Construction traffic shall be scheduled to avoid generation of construction
related traffic that coincides with roadway peak hours.
w. In addition to four (4)parking spaces provided for each residential unit and five
(5) spaces for guests, the site plan shall show an additional two (2) parking
spaces that are approved, but "land banked" for construction in the future if
determined by the Village Engineer to be necessary. The Applicant is not
obligated to construct three (3) additional parking spaces as stated in the
December 12, 2006 Findings Statement. Construction of such parking spaces if
deemed necessary by the Village Engineer, shall be the responsibility of the
Homeowners Association or Condominium Board and language to this effect
will be included in the Offering Plan.
x. The property shall be apportioned into two lots as delineated by the existing
tax lots 1-1 and 1-1.1 by the Village if the Village,determines in its sole
discretion to receive the strip (Lot 1-1.1) as a passive public park.
y. Construction of all improvements to the Strip (Lot 1-1.1) shall be completed prior to
offering the Strip for dedication to the Village and within eighteen (18) months of
the issuance of the first Building Permit for the ten residential units on the Peninsula
or prior to issuance of the last residential Certificate of Occupancy, whichever
occurs earlier.
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4. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, a 100% performance bond shall be
submitted in a sum determined by the Village Engineer and shall be furnished to
and accepted by the Village, to guarantee the satisfactory and complete
installation and construction of all infrastructure and public improvements, as
determined appropriate by the Village Engineer, for the Peninsula, including
landscaping, sewage, water, drainage, roads, sediment and erosion control
measures, sidewalks, stormwater detention, and watercourse buffer mitigation
approved as to form by the Village Attorney.
5. The Applicant shall provide to the Village, a landscape maintenance bond in the
amount of which is to be determined by the Village Engineer in a form
satisfactory to the Village Attorney. A bond with a minimum term of two years
commencing upon the issuance of the 8th certificate of occupancy shall be posted
for the maintenance of general site landscaping, the landscaping to thereafter be
maintained and replaced as necessary.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all requirements, conditions, and
mitigation measures related to the project as established by the Mayor and Board of
Trustees in the Findings Statement shall constitute express conditions of this approval,
except as otherwise stated herein, and shall constitute obligations of the Applicant
thereunder and its successors and assigns, and shall be enforceable by this Village Board
or its designated representative.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that no permits shall be issued until the
Applicant has paid to the Village all applicable fees and professional review fees incurred
in connection with review of this Application.
On a motion made by Trustee Feinstein, and seconded by
Patricia Sanders Romano, the resolution was adopted.
TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
Mr. Bradbury read resolution #3:
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APPROVING A SITE PLAN SUBMITTED BY K&M REALTY GROUP, LTD
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A PASSIVE PARK ON
BOWMAN AVENUE WEST OF SOUTH RIDGE STREET,
RYE BROOK, LOT 1-1.1, BLOCK 26, SECTION 141
WHEREAS, K&M Realty Group, Ltd. (the "Applicant") has offered the Strip
located on Bowman Avenue West of South Ridge Street, Rye Brook, Lot 1-1.1, Block
26, Section 141 to the Village of Rye Brook to be used by the Village as a passive public
park; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant, instead of imposing a conservation easement on the
Strip, determined, in its sole discretion to donate and offer the Strip to the Village to be
dedicated as a passive public park; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has offered to make certain improvements that are
consistent with a passive public park to the Strip at its expense; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook is interested in accepting a donation of the
Strip by the Applicant for use as a passive park with certain improvements to be done by
the Applicant at its expense, subject to the adoption of a separate Resolution in the future
whereby the Village may accept the donation; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees reviewed comments from the public
and interested agencies, information submitted by the Applicant in connection with the
application, the reports and recommendations of the Village Planning Consultant, the
Village Engineering Consultant, Village staff and the recommendations of the Village
Planning Board and the Applicant revised the site plans according to the
recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees is familiar with the site and all aspects
of the project; and
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2006, the Village Board of Trustees opened a
public hearing on the site plan application at which time all persons interested were given
an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to said application and the public
hearing was closed on June 26, 2007; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook
Board of Trustees, for the reasons stated herein, hereby approves the Site Plan to develop
the Strip for use as a public passive park on the property shown as Tax Lot 1-1 and 1-1.1
in Section 141, Block 26 on the tax assessors maps, as depicted on the following drawing
set titled "Site Plan Approval Drawings, Bowman Avenue Development" last revised
06/07/2007, prepared by John Meyer Consulting, PC, Armonk,New York:
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3. Engineer's Plans,prepared by John Meyer Consulting P.C., Armonk,NY:
Sheet No. Sheet Title Dated
M-1 Site Development Area 4/07/06Rev. 5/30/07
M-2 Existing Conditions& Wetlan
Delineations 4/07/06Rev. 1/11/07
M-2A Overall Site Plan 1/10/07 Rev. 5/30/07
M-3 Layout Plan 4/07/06 Rev. 6/07/07
M-3A Layout Plan (Strip) 5/30/07 Rev. 6/07/07
M-4 Grading Plan 4/07/06 Rev. 6/07/07
M-4A Grading Plan (Strip) 5/30/07 Rev. 6/07/07
M-5 Utilities Plan 4/27/06 Rev. 6/07/07
M-6 Sediment&Erosion Control&
Water Quality Mitigation Plan 4/07/06 Rev. 6/07/07
M-6A Sediment&Erosion Control&
Water Quality Mitigation Plan 5/30/07 Rev. 6/07/07
M-7 Landscaping Plan 4/07/06 Rev. 5/18/07
M-7A Landscaping Plan (Strip) 5/30/07 Rev. 6/07/07
M-7B Lighting Plan 4/07/07 Rev. 5/18/07
M-8 Site Details 4/07/06 Rev. 2/08/07
M-9 Site Details 4/07/06 Rev. 2/08/07
M-10 Site Details 4/07/06 Rev.3/08/07
M-11 Site Details 4/07/06 Rev. 2/08/07
M-12 Site Details 12/06/06 Rev. 4/18/07
M-13 UtilityProfrles 2/08/07
M-14 Health and Safety Mise.Figures 3/07/07
4. Architect's Plans,prepared by John Meyer Consulting P.C., Armonk,NY:
Sheet No. Sheet Title Dated
A-1 Schematic Plan 12/06/06 Rev. 3/08/07
A-2 Schematic Plan 12/06/06 Rev. 3/08/07
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Site Plan Approval shall be subject to
the following requirements and conditions:
6. A copy of this resolution shall be attached to the building permit application.
7. Site plan approval shall be subject to approval of a steeps slopes work permit and
a permit to perform regulated activities in a wetland by the Village Planning
Board.
8. Conditions of approval for development:
a. The Applicant shall provide to the Village copies of all reports and testing
results concerning the Strip. The Applicant shall provide the Village with
any reports, test results or communications with third-parties, including
NYSDEC, created or received after March 1, 2007 concerning the Strip
immediately upon receipt.
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b. Contaminated soil shall be removed within twelve (12) months of issuance
of the Site Plan Approval for the passive park if such contamination is
found to be above the limits acceptable to NYSDEC for issuance of a "No
Further Action Letter."If contaminated soil is to be removed from the site,
a soil removal plan employing industry-standard best management
practices and complying with all Village regulations regarding excavations
and safety shall be developed, approved and implemented. The Applicant
shall provide a completed soil removal plan for review and approval by
the Village Engineer, NYSDEC and/or consultants prior to the removal of
the contaminated soil. The Applicant and its consultant shall certify that
the soil removal is complete and that NYSDEC has issued a "No Further
Action Letter," a copy of which must be provided to the Village and all of
which must be conveyed by the Applicant to the Village.
c. The Village will not consider an offer of dedication of the Strip until after
NYSDEC has issued a "No Further Action Letter" and remediation has
been completed to the satisfaction of the Village's consulting
environmental engineer.
d. If contaminated soil is to be removed from the site and there is
insufficient material to backfill the excavation after all contaminated soil
is removed, clean soil shall be brought in from a clean-fill facility
approved by the Village Engineer at the expense of the Applicant. The
Applicant shall provide the Village with a manifest or other tracking
documents to identify the source of the fill material.
e. The Applicant shall provide the Village with a $100,000 bond from a
holding company in a form to be approved by the Village Attorney for a
period of five years in order to guarantee the Strip shall be free from any
petroleum contaminated soil of the type identified as existing on the Strip
on or about 1996, which shall run from the date of conveyance, if any, of
the Strip to the Village.
f. Upon the issuance of a "No Further Action" letter by NYSDEC and with
the approval of NYSDEC, if needed, and upon two (2) weeks' written
notice to the Village, the Applicant shall remove existing bio-vent system
from the Strip.
g. The following park-related improvements, consistent with the schematic
plan shown on Sheet M-2A, which is a part of the approved Site Plan
drawings, shall be constructed by the Applicant, at its cost:
1. An asphaltic concrete driveway and parking area.
2. One pole mounted light at the southern end of the parking
area.
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3. A circular sitting area with benches to which an electrical
conduit with a pull string is provided for future lighting.
4. A four-foot (4 foot) wide asphaltic concrete pedestrian
path. The Village, at its discretion may choose to upgrade
the Applicant — provided asphalt by agreeing to pay for a
color dye imprint, provided the Village agrees to accept
the donation of the Strip as a passive park.
5. Up to 300 linear feet of split rail fencing with green wire
mesh infill between the rails, locations and type to the
satisfaction of the Village Engineer and/or Planning
consultant.
6. Six (6) eight (8)-foot standard park-type benches in
locations to be determined by the Village Engineer.
7. A mix of at least three species of native shrubs installed in
naturalistic groupings at the ends of the sections of split
rail fencing. Such shrubs shall be a mix of heights from 2.5
to 3 feet high to 3 to 3.5 feet high at installation and shall
number in total no less than 8 shrubs. Locations sizes and
species of shrubs shall be to the satisfaction of the Village
Engineer and Planning consultant. Any plantings required
by the approved plans beyond the 8 shrubs shall be paid
for by the Village, provided the Village accepts the
property.
h. The circular sitting area shall be dedicated to the Applicant's late sister-
in-law, Beverly Lieberman and the Applicant's late uncle, Ronald Berger.
The Applicant is permitted to install a memorial plaque to be approved by
the Village Board.
i. Park use shall be consistent with those uses in a passive park. No sports
courts, pools, community buildings or similar structures shall be
constructed_ Structures consistent with a passive park, such as a small
maintenance building for park equipment storage or tot lot playground
equipment shall be permitted.
j. Development and approval by the Village Engineer and/or consultants of
a planting plan for replanting any area of the Strip disturbed by soil
removal, plant removal, stockpiling operations, removal of the bio-vent
system and/or any other construction activities that might occur on the
Strip during construction. Such planting plan shall include only native
species that would provide cover and food to wildlife.
k. If the already identified contaminated soil must be removed, the applicant
shall have the right to deduct the cost of the removal from the cost of the
park improvements. Should this occur and there not be enough funds
remaining for park improvements to the Village's satisfaction, the
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applicant shall pay the fee in lieu of parkland and the Village shall have
the right to accept the property or demand a conservation easement on the
Strip.
1. The Applicant has agreed to allow the Village, prior to acceptance of the
Strip, to do any soil sampling and to enter upon the land to perform such
sampling. If contamination is found or remediation is required the
Applicant, as owner of the property, shall be solely responsible to pay for
such cleanup as required by law.
in. If there is no municipal public passive park built by the Applicant, the
Village shall receive the fee in lieu of parkland as required by the Village
Code.
n. Whether or not improvements are made to the Strip by the Applicant, the
Applicant must remove all debris piles, garbage or non-plant material
prior to offering the Strip to the Village or prior to a conservation
easement being placed on the Strip.
4. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, a 100% performance bond
shall be submitted in a sum determined by the Village Engineer and shall be furnished to
and accepted by the Village, to guarantee the satisfactory and complete installation and
construction of all infrastructure and public improvements, as determined appropriate by
the Village Engineer, for the Strip, including landscaping, sewage, water, drainage,
roads, sediment and erosion control measures, sidewalks, stormwater detention,
watercourse buffer mitigation approved as to form by the Village Attorney.
5. The Applicant shall provide to the Village, landscape maintenance bonds
the amount of which is to be determined by the Village Engineer in a form satisfactory to
the Village Attorney.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all requirements, conditions, and
mitigation measures related to the project as established by the Mayor and Board of
Trustees in the Findings Statement shall constitute express conditions of this approval,
except as provided otherwise herein, and shall constitute obligations of the Applicant
thereunder and its successors and assigns, and shall be enforceable by this Village Board
or its designated representative.
Trustee Feinstein noted that this matter has been before the Village for the past 13
years. Prior to the meeting she reviewed the transcripts for the public hearings, the
DEIS, FEIS, and several other documents. She noted that the original application
was for a restaurant with 54 parking spaces. The application changed many times
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over the years going from commercial use to residential use. Changes were made
by the applicant in response to requests made by the Village, its consultants, and
staff. The applicant responded to comments made during the DEIS regarding the
size of the project, and the project was cut back. Since storm water runoff was a
major concern, the applicant responded by reducing the amount of impervious
surface. The applicant has been very responsive to all concerns that were raised
during the review process. The decisions made by this Board are based on
SEQRA, and years of review. Trustee Feinstein noted that she was sympathetic to
the problems experienced by the citizens of the City of Rye, but reminded
everyone that this applicant has property rights. A balance must be made between
the applicant's property rights and the environmental concerns. The decision on
an application must be made based upon the facts, and the facts have been
reviewed in this case. The Blind Brook watershed is 6500 acres. This property is
a total of two (2) acres, at the most. The Village of Rye Brook has taken measures
to ensure that the storm water runoff would not increase and, in fact, the as-built
runoff will now be less than the existing runoff. Studies and research has shown
that the development will not in and of itself affect the Blind Brook.
Mayor Rand noted that the negotiations between the applicant with the County
regarding the possible sale of this property would continue. He also stressed that
based upon information presented to the Board the facts clearly state that this
property and project will not negatively increase the flooding downstream. The
Village of Rye Brook has watched this project progress over the past 13 years.
Throughout this process this application has been met with a lot of emotion.
Mayor Rand stressed that this application has been thoroughly reviewed by the
Village's staff, consultants, outside consultants, and counsel. He read a portion of
one of the outside consultant's report for the members of the public that voiced
that the project would not exacerbate or add to the possible flooding downstream.
He further voiced that no individual nor municipality developed any contrary
evidence.
On a motion made by Trustee Feinstein, and seconded by
Patricia Sanders Romano, the resolution was adopted.
TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
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Mayor Rand called for the next item on the agenda:
4) CONSIDERING AN AGREEMENT WITH GRANICUS, INC. FOR
STREAMING VIDEO AUTHORIZING A BUDGET TRANSFER
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
CONSIDERING AN AGREEMENT WITH GRANICUS INC, FOR
STREAMING VIDEO AND AUTHORIZING A BUDGET TRANSFER
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has had continued interest in
providing streaming video services with agenda indexing of Board of
Trustees and Planning Board meetings; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has received a grant through
NYS Assemblyman George Latimer's office in the amount of $8,000 to
offset the total cost for streaming video services.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye
Brook hereby approves the agreement with Granicus Inc., for streaming
video services; and be it further
RESOLVED, that $5,940 is hereby transferred from Contingency
(1990.424) into the MIS contractual line (1680.499) to provide the
necessary additional funding to provide streaming video services; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and
deliver all documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes
of this resolution.
On a motion made by Trustee Rosenberg, and seconded by Trustee Brown,
the resolution was adopted.
TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
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July 24,2007
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Trustee Rosenberg thanked George Latimer for his assistance. He noted
that this resolution represented a benefit to the residents of Rye Brook.
5) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $121,000
BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK, WESTCHESTER
COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE
ACQUISITION OF A NEW DUMP TRUCK IN AND FOR SAID
VILLAGE.
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $121,000
BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK, WESTCHESTER
COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF THE ACQUISITION
OF A NEW DUMP TRUCK IN AND FOR SAID VILLAGE
WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the financing of such
project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of
Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook, Westchester County, New York, as
follows:
Section 1. For paying the cost of the acquisition of a new dump
truck in and for the Village of Rye Brook, Westchester County, New York,
including incidental expenses in connection therewith, a specific object or
purpose, there are hereby authorized to be issued $121,000 bonds of said
Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law.
Section 2. The estimated maximum cost of the aforesaid specific
object or purpose is hereby determined to be $121,000, and the plan for the
financing thereof is by the issuance of the $121,000 bonds of said Village
authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution.
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Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable
usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is fifteen years, pursuant
to subdivision twenty-eight of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local
Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of
the bonds authorized is limited to five years.
Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the
power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in
anticipation of the issuance and sale of the bonds herein authorized, including
renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, the chief
fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall
be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Village Treasurer,
consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 5. The faith and credit of said Village of Rye Brook,
Westchester County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to the
payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same
respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made
in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds
becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all
the taxable real property of said Village a tax sufficient to pay the principal of
and interest on such obligations as the same become due and payable.
Section 6. Such bonds shall be in fully registered form and shall be
signed in the name of the Village of Rye Brook, Westchester County, New
York, by the manual or facsimile signature of the Village Treasurer and a
facsimile of its corporate seal shall be imprinted or impressed thereon and
may be attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the Village Clerk.
Section 7. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for
sale, conducting the sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the
Village Treasurer, who shall advertise such bonds for sale, conduct the sale,
and award the bonds in such manner as he shall deem best for the interests of
the Village; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated
powers, he shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law
and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of
municipal bonds. The receipt of the Village Treasurer shall be a full
acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to
the application of the purchase money.
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July 24,2007
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Section 8. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to
such bonds, including determining whether to issue such bonds having
substantially level or declining annual debt service and all matters related
thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall appear on
said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said
bonds, appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the
printing and delivery of said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the
name of the Village by the facsimile signature of its Village Treasurer,
providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or of a designated
official of the Village), the date, denominations, maturities and interest
payment dates, place or places of payment, and also including the
consolidation with other issues, shall be determined by the Village Treasurer.
It is hereby determined that it is to the financial advantage of the Village not
to impose and collect from registered owners of such bonds any charges for
mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal
agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of the Local
Finance Law, no such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such
bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in
Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form
and contain such recitals in addition to those required by Section 52.00 of the
Local Finance Law, as the Village Treasurer shall determine.
Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official
intent for purposes of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150 - 2. Other than as
specified in this resolution, no monies are, or are reasonably expected to be,
reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set aside with respect to
the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein.
Section 10. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes
may be contested only if-
(1)
£(1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for
which said Village is not authorized to expend money, or
(2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the
date of publication of this resolution are not substantially
complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting
such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of
such publication, or
(3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of
the Constitution.
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Section 11. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be
published in summary in The Journal News, a newspaper having general
circulation in said Village, together with a notice of the Village Clerk in
substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.
On a motion made by Trustee Feinstein, and seconded by Trustee
Rosenberg, the resolution was adopted.
Mr. Bradbury noted that this resolution puts in place the financing for the
purchase of the dump truck. The purchase has already been approved, and
now this project will move forward.
TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
6) CONSIDERING THE AWARD FOR THE SELECTED STREET
TREE PRUNING/REMOVAL SERVICES CONTRACT NO. 07-01
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
CONSIDERING THE AWARD FOR THE
SELECTED STREET TREE
PRUNING/REMOVAL SERVICES CONTRACT
NO. 07-01
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has solicited bids for
Contract 07-01 "Selected Street Tree Pruning/Removal Services"; and
WHEREAS, a public notice was duly advertised in an official
newspaper of the Village of Rye Brook on July 4th 2007; and
WHEREAS, at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 18th 2007, all bids
received were opened as summarized below; and
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July 24,2007
Page 26
BIDDER BID AMOUNT BID BONDOPTION "A" OPTION `B"
Central Tree Service $64,695.00 $80,533.00 Certified Check
Dom's Lawnmaker $118,353.00 $144,632.50 Bond
WHEREAS, upon reviewing the bids, the Village Engineer has
determined that the lowest responsible bidder meeting the requirements of
the contract documents is Central Tree Service, Inc. for the total bid price
of$64,695, Option A, and $80,533, Option B.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the
Village considers bid Option "A" in the best interests of the Village and
selects Bid Option "A" for the award, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that contract #07-01 "Selected Street
Tree Pruning/Removal Services" is hereby awarded to Central Tree
Service, Inc. for the total bid price of$64,695, Option A; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute and deliver all documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish
the purposes of this resolution.
Mr. Bradbury summarized the two (2) options that were part of this
resolution. He noted that Option "A" requires delivery to the composite
site, and Option "B" included the grinding. He also noted that there may be
additional operational costs.
On a motion made by Trustee Sanders Romano, and seconded by Trustee
Brown, the resolution was adopted.
TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
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July 24,2007
Page 27
7) CONSIDERING AN APPROVAL OF A LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH FLEETWOOD FINANCIAL FOR POLICE RADIO AND
TELEPHONE RECORDING EQUIPMENT
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
CONSIDERING THE APPROVAL OF A LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH FLEETWOOD FINANCIAL FOR
POLICE RADIO AND TELEPHONE RECODING EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the current police radio and telephone recording
system, Freedom Call Check is being discontinued and the cost of
maintenance is expected to increase by a minimum of 10% per year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Police
Department is herby authorized to enter into a lease agreement with
Fleetwood Financial for the Nice Call Focus 3, the next generation of the
Freedom Call Check at an annual payment of$3,793.94, locked in for five
years; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the mayor is herby authorized to execute and
deliver all documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes
of this resolution.
On a motion made by Trustee Feinstein, and seconded by Trustee Sanders
Romano, the resolution was adopted.
TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
Trustee Feinstein noted that the maintenance on this equipment was only
available Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. She wanted
to ensure that this would not be a problem. Chief Gregory Austin responded
that this would not be a problem.
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July 24,2007
Page 28
8) AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK TO WORK
WITH WESTCHESTER COUNTY REGARDING A JOINT
STORMWATER PHASE II IMPLEMENT GRANT
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK TO WORK WITH
WESTCHESTER COUNTY REGARDING A JOINT STORMWATER
PHASE II IMPLEMENTATION GRANT
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook herein called the
"Municipality," after thorough consideration of the various aspects of the
problem and study of available data, has hereby determined that certain
work, as described in its application and attachments, herein called the
"Project," is desirable, is in the public interest, and is required in order to
implement the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Conservation Law ("ECL")
authorizes State assistance to municipalities for water quality improvement
projects by means of a contract and the Municipality deems it to be in the
public interest and benefit under this law to enter into a contract therewith;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of
Trustees, that
(1) That Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator, or such
person's successor in office, is the representative authorized
to act in behalf of the Municipality's governing body in all
matters related to State assistance under ECL Articles 17, 51
and 56 and/or any applicable federal grant provisions. The
representative is also authorized to work with and through the
County of Westchester as the lead party to make application,
execute the State Assistance Contract, submit Project
documentation, and otherwise act for the Municipality's
governing body in all matters related to the Project and to
State assistance;
(2) That the Municipality agrees that it will fund its portion of the
cost of the Project through allowable in-kind services and that
funds will be available to initiate the Project's field work
within twelve (12) months of written approval of its
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July 24,2007
Page 29
application by the Department of Environmental
Conservation;
(3) That one (1) certified copy of this Resolution be prepared and
sent to the Westchester County Department of Planning;
(4) That this Resolution take effect immediately.
Mr. Bradbury noted that this very wordy resolution was written by the
County.
On a motion made by Trustee Feinstein, and seconded by Trustee Sanders
Romano, the resolution was adopted.
TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
9) SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF A POTENTIAL
LEGACY PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES.
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF A POTENTIAL
LEGACY PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the County of Westchester has established a Legacy
Program to provide funding for additional recreational facilities in the
County; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook, Town of Rye, and Port
Chester School District have all expressed a need for additional recreational
facilities in the community; and
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July 24,2007
Page 30
WHEREAS, Trustee Joan Feinstein, Trustee Patricia Sanders
Romano and Village Administrator Christopher Bradbury have met with
officials from the Town of Rye, Port Chester School District and
Westchester County to discuss the feasibility of making an application for
Legacy Program funding; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook, Town of Rye and Port
Chester School District officials wish to continue these discussions with the
view of cooperating in the preparation of an application for Legacy
Program funding, and ultimately entering into an Inter-municipal
Agreement with the Town of Rye and Port Chester School District; and
WHEREAS, the County of Westchester has requested that the three
(3) parties at this time express their interest in continuing the discussion of
a potential Legacy Program application by adopting a resolution in support
of continuing this effort.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye
Brook Board of Trustees hereby supports continued discussions regarding
the Westchester County Legacy Program, with the view of cooperating in
preparation of an application for Legacy Program funding and entering into
an Inter-municipal Agreement with the Town of Rye and the Port Chester
School District regarding its participation in the Legacy Program.
On a motion made by Trustee Feinstein, and seconded by Trustee Sanders
Romano, the resolution was adopted.
TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
Mayor Rand summarized the puipose of this resolution. He noted that the
Town of Rye, working with the County, has come up with a plan to make
improvements at the Port Chester Middle School property. If this plan
comes to fruition, it could mean more fields within the Village of Rye
Brook. The property where the maintenance garage is located could be
swapped out and affordable housing could be constructed on the existing
West William Street site. This is a win-win situation, but no one knows
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what will happen at the County level. This is merely a conceptual plan and
the Board of Trustees is voting on letting the County move ahead. The
County requested that this resolution be put on the agenda so that they can
begin a review of the matter.
10) CONSIDERING THE AUTHORIZATION OF USE OF VILLAGE
STREETS FOR WIN RIDGE REALTY, LLC, TO CONDUCT THEIR
ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE
Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution:
CONSIDERING THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE USE OF VILLAGE
STREETS FOR WIN RIDGE REALTY, LLC TO CONDUCT THEIR
ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye
Brook authorizes the use of Village streets on Friday, November 23, 2007
for the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade along the route described in the
letter dated June 26, 2007 from Ashley Trimble, Assistant Property
Manager for Win Ridge Realty, L.L.C.; 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.
On a motion made by Trustee Sanders Romano, and seconded by Trustee
Feinstein, the resolution was adopted.
TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
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Mr. Bradbury started his report by noting that the LISWIC counsel has reviewed
the final storm water report. This is good news in that it means that there is plan
that has come from the study. The next stage is for the municipalities and various
boards to review the plan and consider whether or not they would like to proceed
to the next step. The Village of Rye Brook is eligible to participate in certain
grants. Rye Brook has submitted seven (7) Letters of Intent for various grants
totaling over $4 million.
The Empire State Games is a big event coming that is coming to Rye Brook. This
is the men's soccer event to be held at the King Street fields. The schedules are
listed on the County's website as Westchester County is hosting the games.
Mr. Bradbury noted that the flagpole next to Village Hall is now a fully
functioning cell tower. He thanked the Telecommunications Committee for its
hard work on this project, as well as its work with Verizon. At this time the Rye
Brook public access channel is being reviewed and a meeting is scheduled in
connection with this issue.
Trustee Feinstein noted that the Rye Brook Birthday Party was a wonderful event.
She thanked the Recreation Department, and all of the volunteers, for all of their
hard work. It was a nice community event.
Mayor Rand reminded everyone that the next movie night at Crawford Park was
scheduled for August 3, 2007 and the feature move would be "Open Season."
Mayor Rand called for members of the public wishing to address the Board.
Former Trustee and returning Rye Brook resident Dean Santon was welcomed
back to Rye Brook.
Mayor Rand noted that the Board would go into Executive Session directly
following the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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