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VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2006-7:30 P.M
AGENDA
EXECUTIVE SESSION: 7:00 pm—Legal Matters
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1) Consideration of a proposed local law to amend Chapter 47 of the Code of the Village of
Rye Brook regarding professional fees.
RESOLUTIONS:
1) Adopting a proposed local law to amend Chapter 47 of the Code of the Village of Rye
Brook regarding professional fees.
2) Setting a public hearing to consider a site plan application to modify the approved site
plan for Reckson Executive Park, Phases 1 and 2, 1100 King Street, Rye Brook, New
York.
3) Setting a public hearing to consider a site plan and special use permit applications to
modify the approved site plan for a new maintenance facility at the Blind Brook Club,
980 Anderson Hill Road, Section 1, Block 4, Lot 1.
4) Appointment of Registrar of Vital Statistics.
5) Appointment of Receiver of Taxes.
6) Inspectors of Election Village of Rye Brook—March 21, 2006.
7) 2004/2005 Budget Modifications.
8) Authorization to advance monies from recreation trust and general funds to pay bills for
the King Street Athletic Fields.
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9) Authorizing the Village of Rye Brook to participate in a shared municipal services
incentive (SMSI) grant application with other LISWIC communities, to the New York
State Department of State to complete the compilation of Geographical Information
System Infrastructure Data.
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: February 14, 2006 and February 28, 2006
BOARD: Deputy Mayor Joan Feinstein
Trustee Michael Brown
Trustee Richard Buzin
Trustee Paul Rosenberg
Excused: Mayor Lawrence Rand
STAFF: Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator
Keith E. Rang, Assistant to the Village Administrator
Edward Beane, Esq., Village Counsel
Victor Carosi, Village Engineer
Marilyn Timpone Mohamed, Village Consultant
Fred Seifert, Public Access Coordinator
Patricia Romano, Planning Board Member
CONVENE
The meeting was called to order by Deputy Mayor Joan Feinstein, beginning with the Pledge of
Allegiance. Deputy Mayor Feinstein noted that Mayor Lawrence Rand was excused from the
meeting. She called for the first matter on the agenda:
PUBLIC HEARING
1) CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 47
OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK REGARDING
PROFESSIONAL FEES.
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On a motion made by Trustee Paul Rosenberg, and seconded by Trustee Richard Buzin,
the public hearing was opened.
Mr. Bradbury gave the Board a brief summary of this proposed local law. He noted that
the change would require an applicant to deposit funds into an escrow account when the
application is made. The escrow of funds is requested when an application requires
review by special consultants. This change would require that the money be deposited up
front, which would allows the consultants the ability to get to the applications sooner, and
be paid faster. Mr. Bradbury reviewed the applications that would require the
establishment of an escrow account.
Deputy Mayor Feinstein called for comments from the public and the Board. Trustee Paul
Rosenberg questioned how this new local law would enhance the procedure.
Mr. Bradbury responded that the current law does not work very well. Since no funding
is set up prior to their review, the consultants do not receive payment until the fees are
paid, and by that time they have spent a lot of time reviewing the application. Deputy
Mayor Feinstein asked for two changes to terms used in the proposed local law. Mr.
Bradbury stated that the changes would be made.
On a motion made by Trustee Buzin, and seconded by Trustee Rosenberg, the public
hearing was closed.
Mr. Keith Rang, Assistant to the Village Administrator, called the roll:
TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
Deputy Mayor Feinstein called for the first matter under resolutions:
RESOLUTIONS:
1) ADOPTING A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 47 OF THE
CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK REGARDING PROFESSIONAL
FEES.
Mr. Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator, read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
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ADOPTING A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 47
OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
REGARDING PROFESSIONAL FEES
WHEREAS, a local law has been proposed to amend Chapter 47 of the Code of
the Village of Rye Brook regarding professional fees; and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook on January 24, 2006 at which time those wishing to
be heard on behalf of or in opposition to the proposed local law, or any part thereof, were
given the opportunity to be heard and the hearing was closed on January 24, 2006.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Rye Brook adopts the proposed local law to amend Chapter 47 of the Code of
the Village of Rye Brook regarding professional fees; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Village Clerk are
authorized to sign all necessary documents to implement the purposes of this resolution.
On a motion made by Trustee Michael Brown, and seconded by Trustee Buzin, the
resolution was adopted.
TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AVE
TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AVE
DEPUTY MAYOR FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
2) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SITE PLAN APPLICATION
TO MODIFY THE APPROVED STIE PLAN FOR RECKSON EXECUTIVE
PARK, PHASES 1 AND 2, 1100 KING STREET, RYE BROOK, NEW YORK.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
A SITE PLAN APPLICATION TO MODIFY THE APPROVED SITE PLAN
FOR RECKSON EXECUTIVE PARK, PHASES 1 AND 2,
1100 KING STREET, RYE BROOK, NEW YORK
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WHEREAS, Reckson Operating Partnership, L.P. ("Reckson") is the owner of
certain property located at 1100 King Street, Rye Brook, New York, which property also
is commonly known as "Reckson Executive Park;" and
WHEREAS, Reckson has made an application to the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Rye Brook for modifications to an approved site plan to install emergency
generators in Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Reckson Executive Park; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees, pursuant to the State Environmental
Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and after review of the Environmental Assessment Form
(EAF) and supporting documents prepared by the Applicant, classified the project as a Type
II Action requiring no further review under SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board referred the application to the Village Planning
Board on June 28, 2005 and the Planning Board referred the application back to the
Village Board with recommendations on January 12, 2006.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook
Board of Trustees shall conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 7:30
pm at Village Hall, 938 King Street, Rye Brook, New York to consider an application to
modify the approved site plan for Reckson Executive Park, Phases 1 and 2, to install
emergency generators.
Trustee Rosenberg noted that the Planning Board had addressed the issue of pollution that
could result from the generators. The subject of the discussion was whether or not the
pollution from the current buildings and the generators would be added up and subject to
the same total under the New York State (NYS) Department of Environmental Control
(DEC) Code. It was noted that these generators are not owned by Reckson, and each
generator would be reviewed separately under the NYS DEC pollution guidelines. The
applicant's counsel has been asked to review this matter and come back to the Board of
Trustees with a ruling.
Mr. Michael Schwartz, representative for the applicant, addressed the Board. He stated
that legal counsel and his client had a special meeting scheduled the following day to
address this matter.
Mr. Bradbury noted that Daniel Tartaglia, Esq., legal counsel for the applicant, was
contacted. Mr. Tartaglia was advised that the Village was concerned about this issue, and
that the matter required professional review. The response from the applicant was that
there would be an answer before the public hearing.
Trustee Rosenberg stated that he was uncomfortable setting the public hearing before the
Village had the response, and the ruling from the NYS DEC.
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Mr. Victor Carosi, Village Engineer, addressed the Board. He noted that
Mr. Michael Musso, Village Consultant from the firm Lawler, Mausky & Skelly
Engineers, was also researching this matter. Mr. Musso is researching how the law is
interpreted in this case, and how each generator could be considered a whole.
Trustee Michael Brown questioned what obligation the Village had in requiring DEC
approval for this application. Edward Beane, Esq., Village Counsel, responded that the
Board has the obligation to gather whatever information is available. He was unsure
whether or not DEC approval was a requirement for review of this application, but he
would research this matter and provide a response to the Board of Trustees.
Mr. Bradbury noted that Mr. Tartaglia has been advised that the Village wants New York
State approval. There are a number of generators on this property and the air quality and
noise review should include all of the generators,regardless of who owns them.
Trustee Michael Brown noted that upon completion of its review, the Planning Board
placed conditions on the approval. He noted that these generators are tested periodically.
He asked that restrictions be placed on the time and frequency of these tests. This would
require a lot of coordination, but it would narrow the scope of testing times. He felt that
each tenant should be limited to testing their respective generators to once a week,
although he understood that it is important for the tenants to be sure that the generators
will work effectively during a power outage. Deputy Mayor Feinstein felt that this matter
should addressed further at the public hearing.
Trustee Buzin felt that the public hearing should be set. Deputy Mayor Feinstein agreed.
She felt that setting the public hearing would put the pressure on the applicant to present
the information requested.
Mr. Schwartz stated that the applicant was in fact looking for the public hearing to be set.
This matter, and questions and comments raised, would be discussed by the applicant at a
meeting scheduled for January 25, 2006.
Trustee Rosenberg disagreed about setting the public hearing as he felt that there were
too many questions to be answered. He felt that no ruling from the DEC could be
received prior to the public hearing and that setting the public hearing now was
premature. Trustee Buzin pointed out that the public hearing could be held open if the
issues have not been resolved.
On a motion made by Trustee Buzin, and seconded by Trustee Brown, the resolution was
adopted.
TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING NAY
DEPUTY MAYOR FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
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3) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SITE PLAN AND SPECIAL
USE PERMIT APPLICATIONS TO MODIFY THE APPROVED SITE PLAN
FOR A NEW MAINTENANCE FACILITY AT THE BLIND BROOK CLUB, 980
ANDERSON HILL ROAD, SECTION 1, BLOCK 4, LOT 1.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SITE PLAN AND SPECIAL PERMIT
APPLICATIONS TO MODIFY THE APPROVED SITE PLAN FOR A NEW
MAINTENANCE FACILITY AT THE BLIND BROOK CLUB, 980 ANDERSON HILL
ROAD, SECTION 1,
BLOCK 4, LOT 1
WHEREAS, the Blind Brook Club was granted site plan approval and special use
and wetlands permits on June 22, 2004 to construct a new maintenance facility on their
property at 980 Anderson Hill Road, Section 1, Block 4, Lot 1 in the R-20/Z-1 zoning
district; and
WHEREAS, on December 29, 2005 the Blind Brook Club submitted an application
to amend the previously approved site plan to change the location of two above-ground fuel
storage tanks to a location that will comply with the New York State Building Code; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees, pursuant to the State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), reviewed the Environmental Assessment
Form (EAF)prepared by the Applicant; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees determines the project to be a Type 2
Action requiring no further review under SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2006 the Village Board referred the application to
the Planning Board and the Planning Board referred the application back to the Village
Board with recommendations on January 12, 2006.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook
Board of Trustees shall conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at 7:30
pm at Village Hall, 938 King Street, Rye Brook, New York to consider the applications
for a special permit and site plan approval from the Blind Brook Club to modify an
approved site plan to construct a new maintenance facility.
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Deputy Mayor Feinstein reminded everyone that this was a resolution to set a public
hearing. There being no comments, she called for a motion.
On a motion made by Trustee Buzin, and seconded by Trustee Rosenberg, the resolution
was adopted.
TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
4) APPOINTMENT OF REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS
RESOLVED, that Hope Vespia, Registrar of Vital Statistics for the Town of Rye,
is hereby appointed as the Registrar of Vital Statistics for the Village of Rye Brook for
the current fiscal year.
Deputy Mayor Feinstein noted that Hope Vespia was previously the Receiver of Taxes.
On a motion made by Trustee Buzin, and seconded by Trustee Rosenberg, the resolution
was adopted.
TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
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5) APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER OF TAXES.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER OF TAXES
RESOLVED, that Nicholas C. Mecca, Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Rye, is
hereby appointed as the Receiver of Taxes for the Village of Rye Brook for the current
fiscal year.
On a motion made by Trustee Brown, and seconded by Trustee Buzin, the resolution was
adopted.
TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
6) INSPECTORS OF ELECTION VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK—MARCH 21, 2006.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
INSPECTORS OF ELECTION
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK-MARCH 21, 2006
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 15-116 of the Election Law, there shall be a
minimum of two (2) inspectors of Election for each Election District in the Village Election to
be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following Chairpersons, Inspectors of Election and
Alternate Inspectors be hereby appointed:
#20 Josephine Campagna, Chair 45 High Point Circle PCMS
#20 Marie D'Ambrosio 56 Avon Circle, Apt. D PCMS
#20 Estelle Cohen 50 North Ridge Street PCMS
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#21 Barbara Celestino, Chair 325 King Street PCMS
#21 Irving Starr 9A Bowman Avenue PCMS
#21 Naomi Starr 9A Bowman Avenue PCMS
#22 Marie Capocci, Chair 20 '/z Lincoln Avenue BBHS
#22 John Flanagan, Sr. 70 Betsy Brown Circle BBHS
#22 George Kaplan 4 Robins Roost BBHS
#23 Eugene Reich, Chair 11 Winthrop Drive RSS
#23 Mary Donoghue 7 Maywood Avenue RSS
#23 Mort Sobel 116 N. Chatsworth Avenue RSS
Larchmont
#26 Mildred DiSanto, Chair 151 North Ridge Street PCHS
#26 Jean Mendicino 81 Hillcrest Avenue PCHS
#26 Sonia Briganti 54 North Ridge Street PCHS
#27 Lee Russillo, Chair 11 Knollwood Drive RSS
#27 Belle Harris 12 Rock Ridge Drive RSS
#27 Rita Bergman 387 North Ridge Street RSS
#29 Judy Uhry, Chair 19 Rock Ridge Drive RSS
#29 Mary Summa 50 North Ridge Street RSS
#29 Marion Aicher 17 Rock Ridge Drive RSS
#30 Linda Fricke, Chair 108 Old Orchard Road BBHS
#30 Peter Brancucci 240 Treetop Crescent BBHS
#30 Mindy Aronowitz 1626 Mamaroneck Ave. BBHS
Mamaroneck
#31 Lillian Santasiero, Chair 23 Heirloom Lane BelleFair
#31 Norma Muto 14 BelleFair Blvd. BelleFair
#31 Chris Dunigan 6 High Point Circle BelleFair
ALTERNATES:
Vincent Embrendo 316 Betsy Brown Road
Mr. Bradbury thanked these individuals for their hard work. This is a very long day, and
involves a lot of hard work.
On a motion made by Trustee Buzin, and seconded by Trustee Rosenberg, the resolution
was adopted.
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TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
7) 2004/2005 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
2004/2005 BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
RESOLVED, that the following 2004/2005 budget modifications be hereby
approved:
FROM TO AMOUNT
101.1010.499 101.9010.428 $ 8,000
(Board of Trustees - (Employee Benefits—
Contractual) State Retirement)
101.1325.498 101.9010.428 $38,569
(Treasurer's Office - (Employee Benefits—
GASB 34 Compliance) State Retirement)
101.1640.445 101.9010.428 $ 2,869
(Central Garage - (Employee Benefits—
Repair Parts) State Retirement)
101.1680.200 101.9010.428 $ 5,117
(MIS - (Employee Benefits—
Equipment) State Retirement)
101.1680.409 101.9010.428 $12,434
(MIS - (Employee Benefits—
PC Software) State Retirement)
101.1680.410 101.9010.428 $ 515
(MIS - (Employee Benefits—
Audio Visual) State Retirement)
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101.1680.499 101.9010.428 $ 1,350
(MIS - (Employee Benefits—
Contractual) State Retirement)
101.1640.415 101.9010.428 $ 375
(Central Garage - (Employee Benefits—
Fuel& Oil) State Retirement)
101.1640.430 101.9010.428 $ 1,999
(Central Garage - (Employee Benefits—
Tires) State Retirement)
101.3120.200 101.9010.428 $ 9,555
(Police Dept. - (Employee Benefits—
Equipment) State Retirement)
101.3120.200 101.9010.429 $ 7,991
(Police Dept. - (Employee Benefits—
Equipment) Police/Fire Retirement)
101.3120.450 101.9010.429 $ 2,027
(Police Dept. - (Employee Benefits—
Firearm Repr/Ammo) Police/Fire Retirement)
101.3120.454 101.9010.429 $ 320
(Police Dept. - (Employee Benefits—
Specialized Training) Police/Fire Retirement)
l 01.3620.200 l 01.9010.429 $7,410
(Safety Inspection - (Employee Benefits—
Equipment) Police/Fire Retirement)
101.7140.200 101.9010.429 $5,800
(Recreation Dept. - (Employee Benefits—
Equipment) Police/Fire Retirement)
101.7140.445 101.9010.429 $10,648
(Recreation Dept. - (Employee Benefits—
Equipment Repair& Police/Fire Retirement)
Supplies)
101.8120.403 101.9010.429 $16,778
(Sewer Account) (Employee Benefits—
Police/Fire Retirement)
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101.8120.403 101.9030.427 $44,255
(Sewer Account) (Employee Benefits—
Social Security)
101.8120.403 101.9040.800 $36,180
(Sewer Account) (Employee Benefits—
Workers Comp)
101.8120.403 101.9060.819 $ 4,947
(Sewer Account) (Employee Benefits—
Medicare Reimbursement)
101.8560.458 101.9060.819 $ 1,115
(Shade Trees - (Employee Benefits—
Supplemental Services) Medicare Reimbursement)
101.8560.458 101.9060.817 $ 17
(Shade Trees - (Employee Benefits—
Supplemental Services) Health Insurance)
101.8560.458 101.1640.415 $ 375
(Shade Trees - (Central Garage—
Supplemental Services) Fuel & Oil)
l 01.8560.458 l 01.3120.450 $2,027
(Shade Trees - (Police Dept. —
Supplemental Services) Firearm Repr/Ammo)
101.8560.458 101.3120.454 $ 937
(Shade Trees - (Police Dept. —
Supplemental Services) (Specialized Training)
101.8560.458 101.9950.900 $ 21
(Shade Trees - (Interfund Transfer)
Supplemental Services)
Mr. Bradbury reviewed this matter for the Board, noting that it was discussed at the last
meeting of the Board of Trustees.
On a motion made by Trustee Rosenberg, and seconded by Trustee Buzin, the resolution
was adopted.
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Trustee Rosenberg noted, for clarification, that this is not extra money being spent, but
rather a "housekeeping" for the books. Some accounts have overages, and others are
under budget. The money is transferred from one account to another to balance the
books.
Mr. Bradbury stated that the sewer account was a special maintenance account. Major
repairs are paid for from this account. If there is a surplus in this account, then the money
is allocated for the future year as repairs made via this account tend to be very expensive.
As there was no further discussion, Mr. Rang called the roll:
TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
8) AUTHORIZATION TO ADVANCE MONIES FROM RECREATION TRUST
AND GENERAL FUNDS TO PAY BILLS FOR THE KING STREET ATHLETIC
FIELDS.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVANCE MONIES FROM RECREATION TRUST AND
GENERAL FUNDS TO PAY BILLS FOR
THE KING STREET ATHLETIC FIELDS
RESOLVED, that monies be advanced from the Recreation Trust and General
Funds to pay bills for the King Street Athletic Fields until reimbursement is received
from the County of Westchester.
On a motion made by Trustee Rosenberg, and seconded by Trustee Buzin, the resolution
was adopted.
Deputy Mayor Feinstein noted that this resolution is necessary in order to pay the bills in
connection with the work done on the Athletic Fields as the Village has not yet received
the funds from the County. Mr. Bradbury stated that most projects have a funding
source. This project has other revenue sources, such as funding from Reckson. The main
source is the County Legacy Program. The monies must be expended, and then they will
be reimbursed from Reckson and the County. The Recreation Trust will be used now.
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This is an account that the Village can use for recreational matters. Then the money will
go back into the Recreation Trust account.
TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
9) AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK TO PARTICIPATE IN A
SHARED MUNICIPAL SERVICES INCENTIVE (SMSI) GRANT APPLICATION
WITH OTHER LISWIC COMMUNITIES, TO THE NEW YORK STATE
DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO COMPLETE THE COMPILATION OF
GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE DATA.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK TO PARTICIPATE
IN A SHARED MUNICIPAL SERVICES INCENTIVE (SMSI) GRANT APPLICATION
WITH OTHER LISWIC COMMUNITIES,
TO THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE
TO COMPLETE THE COMPILATION OF
GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE DATA
WHEREAS, the State of New York has created the Shared Municipal Services
Incentive (SMSI) grant program, wherein two or more municipalities may apply for a
grant to cover costs associated with shared services, cooperative agreements, mergers,
consolidations and dissolutions; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook desires, in conjunction with other
LISWIC Communities, the Villages of Pelham, Port Chester and Mamaroneck, the Town
of Mamaroneck and the City of Rye, to apply for an SMSI Grant to complete
Geographical Information System (GIS) data not collected during aerial photography
stages. Now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook hereby
authorizes the Village Administrator, the Village Attorney, and other appropriate village
officials to take the necessary and appropriate actions and sign documents to assist in the
submission of an application on behalf of the participating LISWIC communities to the
New York State Department of State for an SMSI Grant in the total grant request amount
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of$95,000 to be matched by $3,000 per municipality for a total of$18,000 in matching
funds; and be it further
RESOLVED, that such grant funds, if obtained, will be used in furtherance of the
in a Shared Municipal Services Incentive (SMSI) Grant application with the other
participating communities to complete the compilation of GIS infrastructure data related
to storm water sewer and sanitary sewer infrastructure, including but not limited to
missing manholes and catch-basins; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook will provide local funding in the
amount of up to three thousand dollars ($3,000), {e.g. one sixth of the matching ten
percent (10%) of the portion of the SMSI Grant allocable to the Village of Port Chester}
to be applied from Village funds, in the event such grant application is successful and the
grant is awarded to the participating communities by the State of New York.
Mr. Bradbury noted that the municipalities within the Long Island Sound Water Shed will
be mapping utilities, i.e.: manholes and the sewer storm water line. Port Chester has
taken the lead in working with the other municipalities and has submitted an application
for funds. Rye Brook will be working with surrounding municipalities on this project that
will total $113,000 and the cost to Rye Brook will be $3,000.
On a motion made by Trustee Buzin, and seconded by Trustee Brown, the resolution was
adopted.
TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
Mr. Bradbury noted that there were 1800 people who were left without power in Port
Chester and Rye Brook during the most recent storm. Most of the people had their power
back on by Friday night, however, there were some areas that were out until Sunday. The
Police Department did an excellent job, checking on the areas. The Public Works
Department was out during the course of the storm, doing what they could. Residents are
now asked to bring branches that fell during this storm to the curb to be removed. Bigger
branches are easier to throw into the chipper. Smaller branches are to bundled or placed
in a receptacle. The Public Works Department will continue with the clean up, which is
expected to last another two weeks.
Mr. Bradbury noted that the Village's greatest concern during this storm was the lack of
communication with Con Edison. Rye Brook has contacted Senator Oppenheimer and
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the Public Service Commission in order to discuss this matter and find a way to make
things run smoother. Communications with Con Edison must be improved. The Village
is currently working with Verizon and Cable Vision to restore service. Mr. Bradbury
noted that Verizon and Cablevision's response was very quick, and they have been
accessible to the Village.
Deputy Mayor Feinstein thanked the Village's staff, and the police department, for their
efforts during the storm and power outages. She also stressed that communication is very
important.
Mr. Bradbury noted that the County has a notification system, the Reverse 911, that
would be working very soon. Anyone looking for additional information on this system
should consult the County's website, which can be accessed through the Village's
website.
Mr. Bradbury noted that as a matter of public information there has been a change in the
safety valve water protection plan offered by the Water Company. This is a voluntary
program that carries with it a cost of $49.00 per year. This year the coverage dropped
from $10,000 to $5,000. Acquarion Water has been contacted, and they will be sending
out clarification of the changes to this program.
Deputy Mayor Feinstein called for comments or questions from members of the public.
There being none, she called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
On a motion made by Trustee Rosenberg, and seconded by Trustee Buzin, the meeting
was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE
DEPUTY MAYOR FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
Respectfully Submitted,
Christopher J. Bradbury
Village Administrator/Clerk
Board of Trustees Meeting
January 24,2006
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