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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-08-06 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes REGULAR MEETING VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2006-7:30 P.M AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION: 7:00p.m. - Legal & Personnel Matters ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1) Continuation of a public hearing on a proposed law creating Chapter 217, Stormwater Management, and amending Chapters 118, 121, 209 and 219 of the Village Code. RESOLUTIONS: 1) Considering adoption of a proposed local law creating Chapter 217, Stormwater Management, and amending Chapters 118, 121, 209 and 219 of the Village Code. 2) Considering residential zoning amendments and setting a public hearing on proposed local laws. 3) Considering appointment of Secretary to Administrator. 4) Considering a resolution authorizing the issuance of$198,000 bonds of the Village of Rye Brook, Westchester County, New York, to pay the cost of various capital purposes in and for said Village. 5) Considering agreement for use of Harrison Pistol Range Board of Trustees Meeting August 8,2006 Page 1 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 22 and September 12, 2006 PRESENT: BOARD Mayor Lawrence Rand Trustee Michael Brown Trustee Joan Feinstein Trustee Patricia Sanders-Romano Trustee Paul Rosenberg STAFF: Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator David Burke, Assistant to the Village Administrator Edward Beane, Esq., Village Counsel Victor Carosi, Village Engineer Chief Theodore Sabato, Police Chief Fred Seifert, Public Access Coordinator Paula Patafio, Meeting Secretary On an action taken by the Village Board in public session following the executive session, the following resolutions were adopted. On a On a motion made by Trustee Feinstein and seconded by Trustee Brown, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEIVIENT OF LITIGATION BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK AND FORMER VILLAGE EMPLOYEE# 7766 Board of Trustees Meeting August 8,2006 Page 2 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook hereby approves the Stipulation of Settlement in the matter between the Village of Rye Brook and Employee #7766; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Board of the Village of Rye Brook hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute the Stipulation of Settlement and Release in the matter between the Former Village Employee #7766 on behalf of the Village of Rye Brook; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to execute and deliver all necessary documents to accomplish the purpose of this Resolution. TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE On a motion made by Trustee Brown and seconded by Trustee Sanders Romano, the following resolution was adopted. AUTHORING A MODIFICATION TO THE 2006-07 COMPENSATION OF POLICE LIEUTENANT NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following annual salary is hereby modified retroactively to June 1, 2006. TITLE ANNUAL SALARY Police Lieutenant $102,939 TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE Board of Trustees Meeting August 8,2006 Page 3 CONVENE: The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Lawrence Rand. Mrs. Theodore Sabato, the wife of Rye Brook's police chief, was asked to lead the Board of Trustees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Rand began the meeting the presentation of a Commendation to the Chief of Police, Theodore Sabato. Mayor Rand noted that Chief Sabato has decided to retire as of September 10, 2006 after 34 years of service. When former Police Chief Santoro retired, Mayor Rand stated that Chief Sabato was asked to help Rye Brook and the new Board of Trustees through a period of transition. Through his generosity and willingness to help, Chief Sabato made the transition from the prior administration to this administration seamless. Mayor Rand thanked the Chief for all of his years of dedicated service. Chief Sabato thanked the Board, the residents, the Village Administrator, Village Staff, and his fellow officers for the honor and the privilege of serving the Village of Rye Brook. He pointed out that Rye Brook is very fortunate to have such a great staff that works so well together. This is an incredibly caring staff. Mayor Rand noted that the Board has interviewed three (3) qualified candidates for the position of Chief of Police. The Board will be appointing Greg Austin as the new Chief of Police at the next Board of Trustee meeting. Mayor Rand briefly discussed the recent power outages and how the Village assisted its residents. He pointed out that the Posillipo Center remained open and the courteous staff were present from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. as a `cool spot' in order to help the residents who did not have air conditioning or lights. He also noted that the Aquarion Water Company donated bottles of water to the residents, some of which were shared with the Village's Highway Department who worked outside in the heat. Mayor Rand called for the first matter under public hearings: PUBLIC HEARING: 1) CONTINUATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LAW CREATING CHAPTER 217, STORMWATER Board of Trustees Meeting August 8,2006 Page 4 MANAGEMENT, AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 118, 121, 209 AND 219 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Mayor Rand declared the public hearing open. He noted that this matter was a continuation from the previous Board of Trustees meeting, and called upon Mr. Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator, to give everyone a brief update on this matter. Mr. Bradbury began by noting that there were several questions regarding how this local law would apply to smaller projects. Mr. Victor Carosi, Village Engineer, was called upon to give a presentation on the proposed law. Mr. Carosi began the discussion by noting that the definitions in the proposed law were reviewed, and the ambiguous language was changed. The definitions are now consistent throughout the Code. The proposed local law was also reviewed by the Building Inspector, and as a result of this review the additional language in the proposed local law was clarified. Mr. Carosi noted that the State is concerned with projects of one-acre and larger and legislation allows each municipality to set the size of a project to be reviewed in order to be certain that all storinwater management issues are addressed. Rye Brook's proposed threshold is a land disturbance in the amount of 250 square feet. Trustee Joan Feinstein felt that setting a threshold at 250 square feet of land disturbance for a project's review could be considered as over- regulating. She felt that a different mechanism should be used. Mr. Carosi stated that perhaps a different number would be a better fit. Trustee Michael Brown agreed with Trustee Feinstein and felt that the Board could come up with a different figure. Trustee Paul Rosenberg noted that one of the things that concerned him the most was the cost to the residents for some of the projects. He noted that before a resident pays their planners they are paying the Village's consultants. A stormwater plan adds additional costs to a project. Trustee Patricia Sanders-Romano pointed out that historically the community has had stormwater runoff problems. She noted that a 250 square foot area of land disturbed has the same effect on a small lot as it would on a larger lot. Mayor Rand reminded the Board that this local law was a work in progress. He stated that he was comfortable with the 250 square foot Board of Trustees Meeting August 8,2006 Page 5 number, and pointed out that this local law could be amended if an adjustment was warranted. Mr. Bradbury noted that a motion was needed to amend the resolution and to close the public hearing was needed. Several motions to amend the resolution were made, but not seconded. Trustee Feinstein made a motion, and it was seconded by Trustee Brown, to adopt the resolution. Trustee Michael Brown Voting Aye Trustee Joan Feinstein Voting Aye Trustee Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye Trustee Patricia Sanders-Romano Voting Nay Mayor Lawrence Rand Voting Aye Mayor Rand noted that a hand was raised for discussion on this matter. The resident of 6 Jacqueline Lane, addressed the Board. He stated that there has been a problem on Jacqueline Lane with stormwater runoff that he wanted to be sure that the Village was aware of. He noted that stormwater runs into the street and causes a series of hazards. He felt that there was a situation with underground tanks in the area. These tanks are now a number of years old. If these tanks leak there could be thousands of gallons of fuel released into the ground, which results in contaminated stormwater runoff. This fuel is absorbed into the lawns. In addition, he noted that many residents have PVC piping that comes from their property and runs the water into the Village roadways. He felt that the Village needed to mitigate these problems. Mayor Rand thanked the resident, who was well prepared for his presentation to the Village Board. He suggested that he volunteer for the Environmental Counsel where expertise such as this could be put to good use. On a motion made by Trustee Sanders-Romano, and seconded by Trustee Brown, the public hearing was closed. Trustee Michael Brown Voting Aye Trustee Joan Feinstein Voting Aye Trustee Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye Trustee Patricia Sanders-Romano Voting Aye Mayor Lawrence Rand Voting Aye Board of Trustees Meeting August 8,2006 Page 6 Mayor Rand called for the first item under resolutions: RESOLUTIONS: 1) CONSIDERING ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW CREATING CHAPTER 217, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 118, 121, 209 AND 219 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: RESOLUTION CONSIDERING ADOPTION OF A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW CREATING CHAPTER 217, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 118, 121, 209 AND 219 OF THE VILLAGE CODE WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is considering a local law to create Chapter 217, Stormwater Management and amend Chapters 118, 121, 209 and 219, of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook regarding stormwater control; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has recommended the adoption of these amendments to the Village Code; and WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held on July 25, 2006 and continued on August 8, 2006, at which time all members of the public were provided the opportunity to comment on the proposed amendments to the Village Code; and WHEREAS, at the regular meeting of the Village Board on June 27, 2006, the Village Board declared itself Lead Agency for review of the proposed local law, and determined the adoption of the proposed local law to be an "Unlisted" Action. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board hereby approves the proposed local law to create Chapter 217, Stormwater Management and amend Chapters 118, 121, 209 and 219 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook; and be it Board of Trustees Meeting August 8,2006 Page 7 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Administrator are hereby authorized to sign any documents necessary to implement the purposes of this resolution. Trustee Rosenberg asked for clarification of the amendments to the local law. Mr. Bradbury reviewed all of the changes for the Board. On a motion made by Trustee Rosenberg, and seconded by Trustee Feinstein, the resolution was adopted as amended. Trustee Michael Brown Voting Nay Trustee Joan Feinstein Voting Aye Trustee Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye Trustee Patricia Sanders-Romano Voting Nay Mayor Lawrence Rand Voting Aye Mayor Rand asked that Mr. Carosi watch this amendment carefully and advise the Board as to whether or not there needs to be any modifications. Mayor Rand called for the second resolution on the agenda: 2) CONSIDERING RESIDENTIAL ZONING AMENDMENTS AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAWS Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: RESOLUTION CONSIDERING RESIDENTIAL ZONING AMENDMENTS AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAWS WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees introduced a local law proposing to amend Chapter 250 of the Village of Rye Brook Village Code regarding the H-1 Hotel District Zone and a local law proposing to amend Chapter 219 of the Village of Rye Brook Village Code regarding conservation subdivisions; and Board of Trustees Meeting August 8,2006 Page 8 WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Planning Board considered the local laws at its June 8 and June 19, 2006 meetings and suggested modifications to said local laws; and WHEREAS, at the July 11, 2006 meeting of the Village Board, the Board of Trustees considered the recommendations of the Planning Board; and WHEREAS, Village counsel and the planning consultant have subsequently prepared revisions to the proposed local laws, including adding Section 250-34, as well as a new chapter entitled "Developments of Substantial Public Importance", and removed the need for the proposed law amending Chapter 219 regarding Conservation Subdivisions, for consideration by the Village Board. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees hereby considers all of the above recommendations of the Planning Board, Village counsel and planning consultant and introduces the revised local laws as draft number 3; and AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook declares itself Lead Agency for review of the subject application in accordance with Article 8 of the State Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617, and after review of the EAF and the code amendments, makes a preliminary classification of the proposed action as Unlisted; and AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees requests the Village Planning Consultant to refer the revised local laws to the Westchester County Planning Department for comment and to commence the SEQRA process with respect to the local laws; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook shall hold a public hearing on September 21, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall, 938 King Street, Rye Brook, New York to consider the proposed local laws. Edward Beane, Esq., Village Counsel, reviewed the matter for the Board. He noted that when initially drafted, there were some issues and inconsistencies in connection with timeframes. The law was re-worked, and the zone was returned to an H-1 District. The next step was to carve out what an H-1 District could be and where there would be an alternative Board of Trustees Meeting August 8,2006 Page 9 use for residential development. As part of these revisions, a separate chapter has been created with respect to dealing with an H-1 zone. Trustee Feinstein noted that the number of residential units originally proposed has now been scaled down to 31. This is very good news for everyone involved. The potential burden on the school district will be less. On a motion made by Trustee Feinstein, and seconded by Trustee Sanders- Romano, the resolution was adopted as amended. Trustee Michael Brown Voting Aye Trustee Joan Feinstein Voting Aye Trustee Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye Trustee Patricia Sanders-Romano Voting Aye Mayor Lawrence Rand Voting Aye 3) CONSIDERING APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY TO ADMINISTRATOR Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: RESOLUTION APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY TO THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR RESOLVED, that Shari Melillo of 93 Perry Avenue, Port Chester, New York, is hereby appointed to the position of Secretary to the Village Administrator with the Village of Rye Brook, subject to the Civil Service procedures of the State of New York; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for the position is $50,000 with an effective start date of August 14, 2006 and a probationary period of 52 (fifty-two) weeks. Mr. Bradbury noted that Shari was unable to attend the meeting because she was ill. It was noted that Ms. Melillo is a current employee of the Village of Rye Brook. Board of Trustees Meeting August 8,2006 Page 10 On a motion made by Trustee Feinstein, and seconded by Trustee Sanders- Romano, the resolution was adopted. Trustee Michael Brown Voting Aye Trustee Joan Feinstein Voting Aye Trustee Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye Trustee Patricia Sanders-Romano Voting Aye Mayor Lawrence Rand Voting Aye 4) CONSIDERING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $198,000 BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF VARIOUS CAPITAL PURPOSES IN AND FOR SAID VILLAGE Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $198,000 BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK,WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY THE COST OF VARIOUS CAPITAL PURPOSES IN AND FOR SAID VILLAGE WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the financing of the capital pwposes hereinafter described, including compliance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act to the extent required, have been performed; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the financing of such capital projects; 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 the purpose of paying the cost of the objects or purposes hereinafter set forth in Section 2 of this bond resolution, including, in each instance, incidental expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby Board of Trustees Meeting August 8,2006 Page 11 authorized to be issued $198,000 bonds of said Village pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, allocated and apportioned among the specific object or purpose or class of objects or purposes in accordance with the maximum estimated cost of each as set forth in Section 2 hereof. Section 2. The objects or purposes to be financed pursuant to this bond resolution are as follows: (a) To pay the cost of the purchase of police vehicles for use by the Village's Police Department to replace similar vehicles in service for one year or more, a class of objects or purposes, at a maximum estimated cost of $78,000. It is hereby determined that the plan for the financing thereof shall consist of the issuance of$78,000 bonds of the $198,000 bonds authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. It is hereby further determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is three years pursuant to subdivision seventy-seven of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law; (b) To pay the cost of the purchase of vehicles and equipment for construction and maintenance purposes, each item of which has a cost of at least $30,000, a class of objects or purposes, at a maximum estimated cost of $80,000. It is hereby determined that the plan for the financing thereof shall consist of the issuance of$80,000 bonds of the $198,000 bonds authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. It is hereby further determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is fifteen years pursuant to subdivision twenty-eight of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law; and (c) To pay the cost of the installation of a sprinkler and drainage system at Pine Ridge Park, in and for the Village of Rye Brook, Westchester County, New York, a specific object or purpose, at a maximum estimated cost of $40,000. It is hereby determined that the plan for the financing thereof shall consist of the issuance of$40,000 bonds of the $198,000 bonds authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution. It is hereby further determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is fifteen years pursuant to subdivision nineteen of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law; Section 3. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the bonds herein authorized in paragraphs (b) and (c) of Section 2 hereof 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 Board of Trustees Meeting August 8,2006 Page 12 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. 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 Board of Trustees Meeting August 8,2006 Page 13 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, 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. Section 11. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full 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 Sanders- Romano, the resolution was adopted. Trustee Michael Brown Voting Aye Trustee Joan Feinstein Voting Aye Trustee Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye Trustee Patricia Sanders-Romano Voting Aye Board of Trustees Meeting August 8,2006 Page 14 Mayor Lawrence Rand Voting Aye 5) CONSIDERING AGREEMENT FOR USE OF HARRISON PISTOL RANGE Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: RESOLUTION CONSIDERING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF HARRISON FOR USE OF THEIR DEPARTMENT PISTOL RANGE WHEREAS, the Rye Brook Police Department desires to use the Town of Harrison Police Department Pistol Range. WHEREAS, the Town of Harrison and Village of Harrison require from any municipality requesting use of its Pistol Range proper insurance naming the Town of Harrison and Village of Harrison as additional insured and a fully executed indemnification Agreement inuring to the benefit of the Town of Harrison and Village of Harrison; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that an Indemnification Agreement inuring to the benefit of the Town of Harrison and Village of Harrison be executed, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook authorize Christopher J. Bradbury to execute the attached Indemnification Agreement, and to deliver same to the Town Attorney of the Town of Harrison, and be it further RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Town Attorney of the Town of Harrison with a fully executed copy of the Indemnification Agreement. On a motion made by Trustee Feinstein, and seconded by Trustee Rosenberg, the resolution was adopted. Trustee Michael Brown Voting Aye Board of Trustees Meeting August 8,2006 Page 15 Trustee Joan Feinstein Voting Aye Trustee Paul Rosenberg Voting Aye Trustee Patricia Sanders-Romano Voting Aye Mayor Lawrence Rand Voting Aye Mayor Rand called upon Mr. Bradbury for the Administrator's Report: ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: Mr. Bradbury began by thanking Chief Sabato for his many years of hard work on behalf of the residents of Rye Brook. Mr. Bradbury noted that the Village's Public Works Department was continuing to clear out trees that have been put out on the curbs after the most recent storms. The Public Works Department has been working very hard, and will continue to do so until all of the streets are cleaned. Mr. Bradbury noted that the work on the ball field project is almost at its completion. The Recreation Department has been working on a scheduled with the Blind Brook School District for the use of the ball fields. The Fall 2006 schedule has been completed. August 21, 2006 is the date that the ball field will first be used. The Blind Brook School District will be using the field for football practice. The official opening date has been scheduled for September 16, 2006. He provided the Board with an update on the Reverse 911, noting that all residents need to provide unlisted numbers to be input into the system. There will be an interactive form on the Village's website where residents will be able to log on and add their own information. Mr. Bradbury noted that there were additional streets within the Village that are being paved. This work should last approximately ten (10) years. Mayor Rand questioned the status of payment from Nextel in connection with the antenna located on Village property. Nextel has submitted initial plans to the Building Department, but no payment has been received. Mr. Bradbury noted that a letter reminding Nextel that a payment was due was sent out, but to-date no response has been received. He stated that his office would be following up with Nextel on this matter. Board of Trustees Meeting August 8,2006 Page 16 Mayor Rand called for members of the public wishing to address the Board. There being no one, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Board of Trustees Meeting August 8,2006 Page 17