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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-11 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes REGULAR MEETING VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2006 - 7:30 P.M. 7:00 p.m. —Executive Session: Legal and Personnel Matters The Board of Trustees went into Executive Session at 7:20PM and the following resolution was passed on a motion made by Trustee Sanders Romano and Seconded by Trustee Feinstein. RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED, that the annual salary of Jennifer Leichter, Intermediate Account Clerk/Typist, is hereby adjusted to $39,000, effective October 11, 2006. TRUSTEE BROWN AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN AYE TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG AYE MAYOR RAND AYE ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1) Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law to amend Chapter 219 of the Village of Rye Brook Village Code regarding the H-1 Hotel District Zone and conservation subdivisions 2) Public Hearing on a site plan application made by Doral Arrowwood for the creation of tennis courts and to enlarge an existing air supported Board of Trustees October 10, 2006 Page 1 structure on Section 129.26, Block 1, Lot 47, and Section 129.34, Block 1, Lot 42. RESOLUTIONS: 1) Considering a proposed Local Law to amend Chapter 219 of the Village of Rye Brook Village Code regarding the H-1 Hotel District one and conservation subdivision 2) Considering an application to amend the site plan for the Doral Arrowwood Conference Center for the creation of tennis courts and to enlarge an existing air supported structure, on Section 129.26, Block 1, Lot 47, and Section 129.34, Block 1, Lot 42. 3) Considering an amendment to Chapter 240-11 of the Village Code regarding a stop sign 4) Setting a public hearing to consider amendments to Chapters 250 and 219 of the Village Code and adoption of the Greenway Compact Plan 5) Designation of an additional Depository 6) Setting a public hearing on a proposed Local Law amending Chapter 250 of the Village of Rye Brook Village Code regarding election signs 7) Considering an Intermunicipal Agreement with the County of Westchester for the disposal of recyclable materials and municipally collected solid waste 8) Considering the awarding of Contract #06-05: 2006 Road Resurfacing and Drainage Improvements ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS ACTION ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS SUBJECT TO THE CONSENT OF THE TRUSTEES PRESENT AT THE MEETING Board of Trustees October 10, 2006 Page 2 BOARD Mayor Lawrence Rand Trustee Michael Brown Trustee Joan Feinstein Trustee Pat Sanders-Romano Trustee Paul Rosenberg STAFF: Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator David Burke, Assistant to the Village Administrator Amanda Kandel, Esq., Village Counsel Victor Carosi, Village Engineer Marilyn Timpone Mohamed, Village Consultant Gregory Austin, Police Chief Fred Seifert, Public Access Coordinator Paula Patafio, Meeting Secretary CONVENE: Mayor Lawrence Rand welcomed everyone to the Tuesday, October 10, 2006, Board of Trustee Meeting. RESOLUTIONS: 1) PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 219 OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK VILLAGE CODE REGARDING THE H-1 HOTEL DISTRICT ZONE AND CONSERVATION SUBDIVISIONS Mr. Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator, gave a brief update on the public hearing. He noted that the proposed amendments add certain language to Chapter 219 of the Village's Code, which includes language that allows for residential development in this district. A stipulation agreement was put into place in connection with the Garden Inn. This resolution marks the end of Phases I and II of the stipulation agreement. There is now an obligation for the developer to pursue residential units, the number of which has been reduced to 31 from 42. The next step is Phase III. Trustee Paul Rosenberg noted that once the resolution has been approved, the burden shifts to the applicant. Part of the process will include a traffic study. A site plan will be submitted, and the application process will follow. Board of Trustees October 10, 2006 Page 3 Mr. Bradbury noted that this matter is on the Village's website for those residents who are interested in reviewing the information. On a motion made by Trustee Rosenberg, and seconded by Trustee Feinstein, the public hearing was closed. TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE Mayor Rand called for the resolution on this mater: Board of Trustees October 10, 2006 Page 4 RESOLUTION: 1) CONSIDERING A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 219 OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK VILLAGE CODE REGARDING THE H-1 HOTEL DISTRICT ONE AND CONSERVATION SUBDIVISION Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: RESOLUTION CONSIDERING A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 250 OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK VILLAGE CODE REGARDING THE H-1 HOTEL DISTRICT ZONE AND CONSERVATION SUBDIVISION 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 adding a new Chapter entitled "Developments of Substantial Public Importance" and WHEREAS, the local law was referred to the Village of Rye Brook Planning Board which considered the local law and recommended that said local laws be adopted by the Board of Trustees; and WHEREAS, a public hearing on the matter was held before the Board of Trustees on September 26, 2006. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board, as lead agency for the review of the proposed law pursuant to the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and after review of the Environmental Assessment Form and due deliberation, finds that such local law will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees hereby adopts a negative declaration for the reasons stated herein, hereby ending the State Environmental Quality Review process. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendments to Chapter 250-34 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook regarding the H-1 Zoning District and the creation of a new section of the Code entitled "Developments of Substantial Public Importance" are hereby adopted. Board of Trustees October 10, 2006 Page 5 On a motion made by Trustee Sanders Romano, and seconded by Trustee Rosenberg, the resolution was adopted. TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE Mayor Rand thanked everyone for the hard work on this project. He noted that this project has been around for many years, and things are now falling into place. PUBLIC HEARING: 2) PUBLIC HEARING ON A SITE PLAN APPLICATION MADE BY DORAL ARROWWOOD FOR THE CREATION OF TENNIS COURTS AND TO ENLARGE AN EXISTING AIR SUPPORTED STRUCTURE ON SECTION 129.26, BLOCK 1, LOT 47, AND SECTION 129.34, BLOCK 1, LOT 42. Mayor Rand declared the public hearing open, and turned to Mr. Bradbury for a brief presentation on this matter. Mr. Bradbury noted that an application was submitted, reviewed by the Planning Board, modified, and now it has been referred back to the Board of Trustees. Mayor Rand called upon the applicant for an overview. Bruno Gioffre, Esq., legal representative for the applicant, addressed the Board. He began by noting that this application was to locate on the site, in the vicinity of the existing tennis court, an additional tennis court and then to build an air structure over each court. Mr. Gioffre noted that there was a more ambitious application that was initially submitted. During the process the application was amended. The architect for the project, Ralph G. Mastromonaco presented the Board with an aerial photograph of the Conference Center. It was noted that the Village has been presented with the construction and erosion control plans. Additional landscaping will be installed around the tennis courts. Board of Trustees October 10, 2006 Page 6 Mr. Gioffre noted that the Village's Engineer has reviewed the plans and found that the temporary structures are in compliance with all applicable building and fire codes for its intended occupancy. With the expansion, there will now be nationally ranked tennis instructors on duty. He also noted that the Manhattanville College's men's tennis team has trained on these Courts during the winter season. Next year SUNY Purchase men's team will join them. The Blind Brook School District is involved in discussions regarding the use of these courts for the Varsity Tennis Team. As a summer camp, there will be a 30% discount offered to Rye Brook residents. This is an outreach to the community by the applicant. On a motion made by Trustee Feinstein, and seconded by Trustee Sanders Romano, the public hearing was closed. TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE Mayor Rand called for the resolution on this matter: 2) CONSIDERING AN APPLICATION TO AMEND THE SITE PLAN FOR THE DORAL ARROWWOOD CONFERENCE CENTER FOR THE CREATION OF TENNIS COURTS AND TO ENLARGE AN EXISTING AIR SUPPORTED STRUCTURE, ON SECTION 129.26, BLOCK 1, LOT 47, AND SECTION 129.34, BLOCK 1, LOT 42. Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION TO AMEND THE SITE PLAN FOR THE DORAL ARROWWOOD CONFERENCE CENTER, SECTION 129.26 BLOCK 1, LOT 47 AND SECTION 129.34, BLOCK 1, LOT 42 WHEREAS, on June 7, 2006, Doral Conference Center Associates submitted an application to amend the approved site plan for the Doral Arrowwood Conference Center located on Anderson Hill Road west of King Street in Section 129.26, Block 1, Lot 47 and Section 129.34, Block 1, Lot 42 of the PUD Zoning District and the Anderson Hill Scenic Roads Board of Trustees October 10, 2006 Page 7 Overlay District proposing to add a tennis court, enlarge an existing air- supported structure south of the conference center building and make permanent the temporary tennis office at its present location; and WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees is the Approval Authority for the application in accordance with Section 209-1.A (1) of the Village Code; and WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees has received and reviewed the information submitted by the applicant in connection with the application, as follows: Engineer's Plans, prepared by Ralph G. Mastromonaco, P.E., P.C., Consulting Engineers, Croton-on-Hudson, NY: Sheet Number Sheet Title Dated Sheet 1 of 3 Title Sheet 8/02/06 rev. 9/11/06 Sheet 2 of 3 Site Plan 8/02/06 rev. 8/15/06 Sheet 3of 3 Sewer Profile, Details &Notes 8/02/06 rev. 8/15/06; and WHEREAS, after visiting the site on July 27, 2006, the Planning Board, on September 14, 2006, recommended approval of the site plan to add one tennis court, enlarge the existing air-supported tennis structure and make permanent the existing tennis office at its present location as depicted on the plans referenced herein; and WHEREAS, the subject application was referred to the Westchester County Department of Planning for comments; and WHEREAS, on October 10, 2006 the Board of Trustees opened a public hearing on the subject 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 October 10, 2006; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees reviewed the information submitted by the applicant in connection with the application and the report and recommendations of the Village Planning Board, Village consultants and staff, and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is familiar with the site and all aspects of the project. Board of Trustees October 10, 2006 Page 8 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees, acting as Lead Agency for environmental review of the application under SEQRA, determines the proposed modifications to the approved site plan to be minor in nature and adopts a Negative Declaration hereby ending the State Environmental Quality Review process; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees approves the application by Doral Conference Center Associates to amend the approved site plan to construct one new tennis court, enlarge the existing air-supported tennis structure and make permanent the existing tennis office at its present location as depicted in the plans referenced herein and refers the application back to the Planning Board to obtain approval for a steep slopes work permit. On a motion made by Trustee Rosenberg, and seconded by Trustee Sanders Romano, the resolution was adopted. TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE The Board continued with the remaining resolutions on the agenda: RESOLUTIONS: 3) CONSIDERING AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 240-11 OF THE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING A STOP SIGN Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: Board of Trustees October 10, 2006 Page 9 RESOLUTION REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 240-11 OF THE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING A STOP SIGN WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees introduced a local law proposing to amend Chapter 240-11(c) of the Village of Rye Brook Code regarding a new stop sign at the intersection of Old Oak Road and Bonwit Road. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is in receipt of a recommendation from the Village Traffic Commission to consider placing a new stop sign Northbound at the intersection of Old Oak Road and Bonwit Road. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook, shall hold a public hearing on November 14, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall, 938 King Street, Rye Brook, New York to consider the proposed local law. On a motion by Trustee Sanders Romano, and seconded by Trustee Rosenberg, the resolution was adopted. TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE 4) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTERS 250 AND 219 OF THE VILLAGE CODE AND ADOPTION OF THE GREENWAY COMPACT PLAN Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: Board of Trustees October 10, 2006 Page 10 RESOLUTION REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTERS 250 AND 219 OF THE VILLAGE CODE AND ADOPTION OF THE GREENWAY COMPACT PLAN WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees introduced a local law proposing to adopt the Westchester County Greenway Compact Plan and amend Chapters 250 and 219 of the Village Code. NOW, THEREFORE BE IN RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook declares itself lead agency for review of the subject local law 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 Type 1; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the local law is referred to the Village of Rye Brook Planning Board for a report and recommendation and the Board of Trustees requests that that Village Planning Consultant refer the revised local law to the Westchester County Planning Department; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook, shall hold a public hearing on November 14, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall, 938 Ding Street, Rye Brook, New York to consider the proposed local laws. On a motion made by Trustee Sanders Romano, and seconded by Trustee Rosenberg, the public hearing was closed. TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE 5) DESIGNATION OF AN ADDITIONAL DEPOSITORY Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: Board of Trustees October 10, 2006 Page 11 RESOLUTION DESIGNATION OF AN ADDITIONAL DEPOSITORY RESOLVED, that the HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is hereby designated as depository of the Village of Rye Brook. FURTHER RESOLVED, that bank internal transfers and out-going wires from one account can be make by telephone, online with HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, or by voice of data transmission by any one of the signatories followed by written confirmation to the bank in accordance with the Village's Investment Policy. Mr. Bradbury noted that the Village's Treasurer, Kathy Spinosa, asked that an additional bank be added as a depository. This is another opportunity to review rates and take advantage of the lower rates. On a motion made by Trustee Feinstein, and seconded by Trustee Rosenberg, the public hearing was closed. TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE 6) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 250 OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK VILLAGE CODE REGARDING ELECTION SIGNS Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: Board of Trustees October 10, 2006 Page 12 RESOLUTION REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 250 OF THE ZONING CODE REGARDING ELECTION SIGNS WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees introduced a local law proposing to amend Chapter 250 of the Village of Rye Brook Code regarding Zoning Table III, Temporary Signs. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the local law is referred to the Village of Rye Brook Planning Board for a report and recommendation; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook, shall hold a public hearing on November 14, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall, 938 King Street, Rye Brook, New York to consider the proposed local law. Trustee Rosenberg noted that the matter would be heard by the Planning Board before Thanksgiving, and then returned to the Board of Trustees with its recommendations. On a motion made by Trustee Sanders Romano, and seconded by Trustee Brown, the public hearing was closed. TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE 7) CONSIDERING AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER FOR THE DISPOSAL OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND MUNICIPALLY COLLECTED SOLID WASTE Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: Board of Trustees October 10, 2006 Page 13 RESOLUTION CONSIDERING AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER FOR THE DISPOSAL OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND MUNICIPALLY COLLECTED SOLID WASTE WHEREAS, on September 25, 2006 the Westchester County Board of Legislators approved the Inter-municipal Agreement (IMA) for the disposal of recyclable materials as well as the disposal of municipally collected solid waste for members of Refuse District#1; and WHEREAS, this IMA covers the time period commencing August 14, 2006 through October 21, 2009; and WHEREAS, under the terms of the IMA, the tipping fee for solid waste will be $24.32 per ton through December 31, 2006 and then increased to $25.00 per ton for the balance of the IMA term; and WHEREAS, there presently is no fee for the delivery of recyclable materials at the Material Recovery Facility; and WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook desires to bring its municipally collected solid waste and recycling materials to Westchester County's facilities. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees hereby approves the IMA for the disposal of recyclable materials as well as the disposal of municipally collected solid waste for the time period commencing August 14, 2006 through October 21, 2009; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign any documents necessary for the purpose of this resolution. Mr. Bradbury noted that this is where the Village brings its garbage. This resolution is needed or there would not be any place to bring the garage. He noted that it is very important that residents remember to remove anything that is recyclable from the regular garbage as it reduces the Village's cost. Board of Trustees October 10, 2006 Page 14 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 SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE 8) CONSIDERING THE AWARDING OF CONTRACT #06-05: 2006 ROAD RESURFACING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT #06-05 2006 ROAD RESURFACING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS OSBORNE AVE.,IRENHYL AVE.,WOODLAND AVE., WHITTEMORE PL.,NEUTON AVE., TAMARACK RD., COLLEGE AVE.,BETSY BROWN RD., OLD ORCHARD RD.,BERKLEY DR.,COUNTRY RIDGE DR.,AND BELLEFAIR BLVD. WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has solicited bids for contract 06-05 "2006 Road Resurfacing and Drainage Improvements"; and WHEREAS, a public notice was duly advertised in an official newspaper of the Village of Rye Brook on September 20th, 24th and 27th, 2006; and WHEREAS, at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 3rd, 2006, all bids received were opened as summarized below; and Board of Trustees October 10, 2006 Page 15 BID BOND/ BIDDER BID AMOUNT CHECK 1. ELQ Industries $399,843.82 Yes 2. Bilotta Construction Corp. $413,503.18 Yes 3. Canal Asphalt, Inc. $4399996.00 Yes 4. Aikler Asphalt Paving Co., Inc.$478,055.00 Yes 5. Peckham Road Corp. $580,713.00 Yes WHEREAS, upon reviewing the bids, the Village Engineer has determined that the lowest responsible bidder meeting the requirements of the contract documents is ELQ Industries, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that contract #06-05 "2006 Road Resurfacing and Drainage Improvements" is hereby awarded to ELQ Industries for the total bid price of$399,843.82; 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. Mayor Rand called for a discussion on this matter. Mr. Bradbury noted that each year the Village reviews the budget in order to assess how much it is able to fund for capital projects. In the recent years the Village has consistently funded a certain amount for road resurfacing and drainage improvements (in the $300,000 range). The goal is to figure out when allocating a certain dollar amount how long it would take to replace the streets every 15 to 20 years. A 20-year cycle is reasonable for the secondary streets. Mr. Victor Carosi, Village Engineer, addressed the Board. He noted that throughout the year, during travels over the roadways, the Village tries to review all of the streets in the Village. A record is kept as to which roadways tend to deteriorate more than others. They look at the wear of the asphalt, as well as potholes. The roadways are reviewed after the winter season to see how they fared. Safety is an important factor when reviewing the roads. By grouping streets together, an achieving a larger area, the overall cost of resurfacing can be reduced. Mr. Carosi noted that the Village took possession of the roads in Bellefair a few years ago. It has been found that the 20' to 25' portion of the entrance to Bellefair Blvd. needs to be redone, and not the entire road. In addition, Board of Trustees October 10, 2006 Page 16 the swale that currently exists will be removed as it was found to be very dangerous during the winter. Trustee Feinstein questioned whether or not something was done incorrectly on Betsy Brown when it was resurfaced as there seems to be a need to have this road re-surfaced again. She asked that Mr. Carosi check to see who the contractor was at that time. This is a heavily trafficked road, but it was not resurfaced that long ago. Mr. Carosi noted that there are a number of factors that cause the deterioration. It could have been underlying conditions that caused this deterioration. This is an important street for the Village, based upon the traffic patterns. He will review this matter for the Board. Trustee Feinstein noted that there are some streets in the Village that have not been resurfaced in 25 years. Taking the funds to resurface Betsy Brown will take away from those roads. Mr. Carosi stated that, unfortunately, the conditions on Betsy Brown warrant it being done now. Mr. Carosi noted that there are icy conditions on Old Orchard that need to be addressed. A new storm drain will be added in order to address the condition, and two new catch basins will be added on Berkley. The project totals approximately $49,000.00. This drainage work is needed in this area. Mayor Rand noted that the water table is very high at the Hillandale Circle. There has been a lot of erosion in that area. The study that the Village has been doing is objective and takes these types of problems into consideration. Trustee Rosenberg suggested that the roadways to be resurfaced be listed on the Village's website so that all residents are aware of upcoming street closings. 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 SANDERS ROMANO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE Board of Trustees October 10, 2006 Page 17 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Mr. Bradbury began his report with information on the leaf collection. He noted that this program started on October 1, 2006. Currently there are two (2) trucks out on a daily basis. He reminded the residents to keep the leaf piles as clean as possible — meaning no rocks, branches or other debris should be included in these piles. Halloween is coming and Mr. Bradbury reminded everyone that the Village Parks are closed at dusk. In recent years Pine Ridge Park has become a gathering place. The police will be patrolling and all shaving cream, eggs, etc. will be confiscated. A meeting was recently held with Rye Brook and Greenwich regarding the Hutch interchange. The New York State Department of Transportation has suggested a re-striping plan. They also came up with a couple of alternative plans. A traffic light plan was proposed and will now be reviewed, as will a plan to possibly eliminate the left turn coming off of the exit. Mayor Rand noted that the Village has worked with the DOT for years to resolve the issues. Surprisingly they have come up with ideas now that were proposed many years ago, that they had said would not work. The goal is to control the left hand turn off of the exit ramp from the Hutch onto King Street. The good news is that Rye Brook and Greenwich are on the same page—they both have the same goals. Mr. Bradbury reported that the King Street ball fields are getting a lot of use. Reckson has provided the Village with a donation check for the scoreboard. Mayor Rand called upon Chief Austin to discuss recent changes in the police department. Chief Austin noted that Detective Bill Esainko, who was the Youth Officer, has been promoted to Sgt. The new Youth Officer is John Arnold. There are now two vacancies in the police department and interviews are being conducted. Mayor Rand called for members of the public wishing to address the Board. There being no one, he turned to the Board for comments. Trustee Sanders Romano urged that the Village move ahead with the review of other possible R-20 zones to upzone to R-25. The Planning Board and the Task Force have put in a good amount of time on these reviews, and it is time to move ahead and implement their recommendations.. Board of Trustees October 10, 2006 Page 18 There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Board of Trustees October 10, 2006 Page 19