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VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2005-7:30 P.M
AGENDA
EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:15 P.M.: Personnel and Negotiations
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1) Consideration of a local law to add Chapter 179 and amend Chapters 250, 209, 219
and 245 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook regarding the delegation of approval
authority to the Planning Board of the Village of Rye Brook.
RESOLUTIONS:
1) Adopting a local law to add Chapter 179 and amend Chapters 250, 209, 219 and 245
of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook regarding the delegation of approval
authority to the Planning Board of the Village of Rye Brook.
2) Resolution regarding the adoption of local adjustments for Homestead and Non-
Homestead Base Proportions.
3) Setting a Public Hearing on the application of Tennessee Gas Pipe Line for site plan
approval to install a building on Brookside Way.
4) Referring an application by Verizon Wireless for a special use permit and site plan
review to construct a wireless telecommunication facility at 900 King Street Rye
Brook, NY Section 129, Sub-Section 68, Block 1, Lot 13.
5) Retaining KW Furey Engineering, P.C., to perform engineering related services for a
street lighting replacement program.
6) Setting a Public Hearing date for the 2005-2006 Budget.
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7) Authorizing the issuance of$126,000 serial bonds of the Village of Rye Brook to pay
the cost of the acquisition of a new dump truck and new plow attachments for use by
various Village vehicles.
8) Approving use of Village streets for 21st annual Westchester Triathlon.
9) Authorizing use of Village streets for Parks and Recreation parade for the opening of
the little league and softball programs.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION ITEM
• Discussion of traffic regulations on Highview, Westview, Dixon and Roanoke
ACTION ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS SUBJECT TO THE CONSENT OF THE
TRUSTEES PRESENT AT THE MEETING
THE NEXT TRUSTEES MEETINGS:April 11, 2005 and April 25, 2005
BOARD Mayor Lawrence Rand
Trustee Richard Buzin
Trustee Joan Feinstein
Trustee Robert Harris
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
Theodore Sabato, Chief of Police
Fred Seifert, Public Access Coordinator
Paula Patafio, Meeting Secretary
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CONVENE:
Mayor Rand called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The meeting began with the Pledge
of Allegiance led by Trustee Robert Harris.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1) CONSIDERATION OF A LOCAL LAW TO ADD CHAPTER 179 AND
AMEND CHAPTERS 250, 209, 219 AND 245 OF THE CODE OF THE
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK REGARDING THE DELEGATION OF
APPROVAL AUTHORITY TO THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK.
Mr. Bradbury noted that a revised local law was before the Board. In summary it
would allow the Planning Board approval authority for wetlands, steep slope, site
plans under four acres, and smaller subdivisions of five lots or less. The Village
Board would retain approval authority for applications within a PUD, subdivisions
of six lots or more and/or four acres, special permits, site plans of four or more
acres, or applications in connection with a commercial property.
Mayor Rand declared the public hearing open, and turned to Trustee Joan
Feinstein, who had reviewed this proposed local law with Edward Beane, Esq.,
Village Attorney. It was noted that a lot of hard work went into the preparation of
this local law.
Trustee Feinstein began by noting that no member of the Planning Board was in
attendance at the meeting because they were attending the first of their required
seminars at Pace Law School. These educational seminars/classes will be part of
their requirements of being a member of the Planning Board when granted
approval authority.
Trustee Feinstein noted that the Vision Plan Implementation Task Force made
certain recommendations to the Planning Board. The Planning Board made a
determination to request complete authority over subdivisions and site plan
review. This matter has been discussed at public hearings, and the members of the
Planning Board were in attendance. A dialogue regarding what authority should
be given to the Planning Board. A concern was raised by the Village Board
regarding subdivisions that could change the character of the community. There
are lots of varying sizes in the Village, and so the wording was changed from the
amount of lots in a subdivision to the size of the subdivision. In addition, the
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Board of Trustees should have the authority to retain oversight over commercial
development. The largest change made to the draft were the result of the changes
made to the Village's Local Law in December, and that is that the Planning Board
would be required to have two meetings per months.
Mayor Rand noted that the issue of one or two meetings per month for the
Planning Board is not a new issue. This matter has been discussed with the Task
Force for many months. The Planning Board has the right, by majority vote, to
cancel the second meeting of the month, the same way that the Board of Trustees
has the right to cancel its second meeting. The Planning Board members need to
know that they would have two meetings a month when considering making the
commitment of joining this Board. The terms for this Board will be staggered and
some members will have a term of five years in order to keep continuity in terms
of the knowledge base. It would be unfair to a resident if they miss a meeting to
have to wait two or three months to be placed back on the agenda. With two
meetings a month this would mean that the resident would have the opportunity to
get on the agenda much quicker.
Trustee Feinstein and Mr. Beane noted that any matter currently pending before
the Planning Board is grandfathered, and must go through the process. An
exception could be something that was just referred for the first time to the
Planning Board.
Mayor Rand called for comments from members of the public. There being no
comments, he called for a motion to close the public hearing. On a motion made
by Trustee Richard Buzin, and seconded by Trustee Robert Harris, the public
hearing was closed.
TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE HARRIS VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
Mayor Rand called for the first resolution on the agenda:
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RESOLUTIONS:
1) ADOPTING A LOCAL LAW TO ADD CHAPTER 179 AND AMEND
CHAPTERS 250, 209, 219 AND 245 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF
RYE BROOK REGARDING THE DELEGATION OF APPROVAL
AUTHORITY TO THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE
BROOK.
RESOLUTION
ADOPTING A LOCAL LAW TO ADD CHAPTER 179 AND AMEND
CHAPTERS 64, 250, 209, 213, 219 AND 245 OF THE VILLAGE CODE
REGARDING THE DELEGATION OF APPROVAL AUTHORITY TO THE
PLANNING BOARD
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees is considering
adding chapter 179 and amending chapters 64, 250, 209, 213, 219 and 245 of the
Code of the Village of Rye Brook regarding the delegation of approval authority
to the Planning Board with respect to certain land use applications; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees declares itself Lead Agency for the
review of the proposed local law in accordance with the New York State
Environmental Quality Review Act; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of the proposed local law is an unlisted action
pursuant to Article 8 of the State Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR
Part 617; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has received a report from the Vision
Plan Implementation Task Force which made certain recommendations regarding
the delegation of approval authority to the Planning Board which said
recommendations were incorporated into a revised draft of the proposed local law;
and
WHEREAS, on October 12, 2004, the Board of Trustees referred the
proposed local law to the Village Planning Board for review and recommendation;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board discussed the proposed local law and
made changes to such proposed law at its meetings held on November 18, 2004,
December 9, 2004 and January 13, 2005; and
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WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held at a meeting of the
Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook on February 8, 2005, March 8,
2005 and March 22, 2005, at which time all 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 March 22, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook after due
deliberation, finds that it is in the best interests of the Village to adopt such local
law with modifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of
Trustees, in accordance with Article 8 of the State Environmental Conservation
Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617, and upon review of the EAF that was prepared for
this local law, hereby adopts a Negative Declaration since the local law is intended
to clarify and improve the land use review process will not have a significant
adverse impact upon the environment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby adopts
the proposed local law attached hereto adding chapter 179 and amending chapters
64, 250, 209, 213, 219 and 245 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook regarding
the delegation of approval authority to the Planning Board.
On a motion made by Trustee Harris, and seconded by Trustee Buzin, the
resolution was adopted.
Trustee Feinstein requested several language changes to the resolution. She
thanked the Task Force and the Planning Board for their hard work on this
proposed local law. It may have to be tweaked as things move forward, but the
Village is very proud of this change.
Trustee Buzin also thanked everyone for their hard work. This change was a long
time coming.
TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE HARRIS VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
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Mayor Rand thanked Trustee Santon, who has recently relocated to England, for his work
as Liaison to the Planning Board. He noted that he did an outstanding job. This is a
major step in the right direction for the Village, and the Planning Board is very excited
about this change.
Mayor Rand also noted that members would be appointed to various commissions in the
next few weeks.
Richard Lubkin, Chairman of the Task Force, and former Chairman of the Planning
Board, addressed the Board. He noted that he was very pleased and proud of what has
been accomplished. The power that has been given up by the Board of Trustees has been
given up for the greater good of the Corninunity. He commended the Board of Trustees,
and Mayor Rand, for their outlook, and he encouraged them to keep thinking along these
lines. The Vision Plan is a document that was created by a great deal of hard work, and it
should be continue to be used for the betterment of Rye Brook. The day-to-day
government issues are best handled by staff. Setting policy, and establishing better ways
to better serve the community, should be the goal of the elected officials. The Vision
Plan should be referred to and augmented.
Mayor Rand called for the next resolution on the agenda:
2) RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL
ADJUSTMENTS FOR HOMESTEAD AND NON-HOMESTEAD BASE
PROPORTIONS.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL ADJUSTMENTS
FOR HOMESTEAD AND NON-HOMESTEAD BASE PROPORTIONS.
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2005 the Board of Trustees adopted Local
Law #2-2005 relating to the adoption of the provisions of Section 1903 of the Real
Property Tax Law regarding Homestead base proportions; and
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WHEREAS, the Town of Rye Assessor has prepared Homestead and Non-
Homestead base proportions for the Village of Rye Brook; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Villages of Rye Brook wishes to
adopt such base proportions, that will be used to establish a Homestead tax rate
and a Non-Homestead tax rate.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of
the Village of Rye Brook hereby adopts for the 2005-06 tax levy, homestead base
proportions of 72.0217% for Homestead properties and 27.9783% for Non-
Homestead properties; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Village
Administrator are authorized to sign all necessary documents to implement the
purposes of this resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Assessor is authorized
and directed to make any filings on behalf of Rye Brook, and to take any
additional actions necessary to implement the purposes of this resolution.
Mr. Bradbury noted that Homestead is essentially for residential properties; one,
two and three family properties. Not Homestead is for commercial properties.
What this does is establishes the percentage of residential versus non-commercial
— it sets the value for the Village.
On a motion made by Trustee Buzin, and seconded by Trustee Feinstein, the
resolution was adopted.
TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE HARRIS VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
3) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPLICATION OF
TENNESSEE GAS PIPE LINE FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO
INSTALL A BUILDING ON BROOKSIDE WAY.
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RESOLUTION
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE APPLICATION OF TENNESSE
GAS PIPE LINE FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO INSTALL A BUILDING ON
BROOKSIDE WAY
WHEREAS, the Tennessee Gas Pipe Line has submitted an application for
approval to install an eight (8) foot by ten (10) foot eight (8) inch building
adjacent to its existing Rye Sales Meter Station located on Brookside Way Road in
Rye, New York; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees exercises its discretion in Section 209-3
of the Code regarding site plan review and determines that this application need
not be referred to the Planning Board for review and recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees
shall hold a Public Hearing on April 25, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, Rye
Brook, New York to consider the application of Tennessee Gas Pipe Line for site
plan approval.
Mayor Rand noted that the applicant was in attendance and was prepared to
answer any questions. Mr. Jim Hartman of the Tennessee Gas Company
addressed the Board. He noted that this building would be a shed to house
equipment used for the measurement of gas quality. There is a similar facility on
King Street. Mayor Rand asked if Tennessee Gas would consider landscaping
around the shed. Mr. Hartman noted these sheds must be kept visible.
Trustee Harris questioned why this location was chosen. Mr. Hartman noted that
the building on Lincoln Avenue is the sales meter station. That is where the gas is
sold to Con Edison. It is at that point that the gas quality needs to be checked.
This equipment cannot be store inside the building because of the potentially
combustible atmosphere in the building.
On a motion made by Trustee Buzin, and seconded by Trustee Harris, the
resolution was adopted.
TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE HARRIS VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
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4) REFERRING AN APPLICATION BY VERIZON WIRELESS FOR A
SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY AT 900 KING STREET
RYE BROOK, NY SECTION 129, SUB-SECTION 68, BLOCK 1, LOT 13.
RESOLUTION
REFERRING AN APPLICATION BY VERIZON WIRELESS
FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN REVIEW
TO CONSTRUCT A WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY AT 900
KING STREET RYE BROOK, NY SECTION 129, SUB-SECTION 68, BLOCK 1,
LOT 13
WHEREAS, Cellco Partnership and New York SMSA Limited Partnership
d/b/a Verizon Wireless ("Verizon Wireless") has submitted an application to the
Village of Rye Brook for a special use permit and site plan approval to construct a
wireless telecommunications facility consisting of a one hundred and two foot tall
(102') monopole with capacity for co-location of other wireless carriers and
twelve by forty (12' x 40') foot equipment shelter at the pole base at 900 King
Street, Rye Brook New York; be it
RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees declares
itself Lead Agency for the project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the subject application is referred to
the Village Planning Board, the Technology and Communications Committee and
the Advisory Council on Environmental Conservation for a report and
recommendation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the law firm of Sive, Paget and
Riesel is hereby authorized to act as special counsel, and the firm of Lawler,
Mutusky and Skelly Engineers LLP is hereby authorized to perform engineering
services, for the review of this application; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Applicant shall deposit Fifteen
thousand dollars ($15,000) into the Village's professional fees/environmental
review fund, and such additional sums as may be requested, to defray the cost of
review of this application.
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On a motion made by Trustee Buzin, and seconded by Trustee Feinstein, the
resolution was adopted.
TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE HARRIS VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
5) RETAINING KW FUREY ENGINEERING, P.C., TO PERFORM
ENGINEERING RELATED SERVICES FOR A STREET LIGHTING
REPLACEMENT PROGRAM.
RESOLUTION
RETAINING KW FUREY ENGINEERING, P.C., TO PERFORM
ENGINEERING RELATED SERVICES FOR A STREET LIGHTING
REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook desires to update its Street lighting
System and has included sufficient funding in its 2004-2005 Capital Budget for
this program; and
WHEREAS, KW Furey Engineering, P.C. submitted to the Village
Engineer a Design Proposal dated April, 2004 to perform engineering related
services for the Village of Rye Brook street lighting system upgrading including
but not limited to the survey of existing system and development of a replacement
schedule, preparation of design and bidding documents, construction phase
services, and final project closeout including coordination of new lighting
schedule with Con Edison and the New York Power Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Village Engineer recommends to the Village Board of
Trustees the engineering firm of KW Furey, Engineering P.C., which firm has
received positive recommendations for its services performed in neighboring
municipalities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the firm KW Furey,
Engineering P.C., is hereby retained to perform engineering related services for
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the Village of Rye Brook street lighting system upgrade for the total design project
fee not to exceed $29,620; and
AND BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized
to execute and deliver all documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish the
purposes of this resolution.
Mr. Victor Carosi, Village Engineer, addressed the Board in order to summarize
this program. He noted that this is a program that has successfully been carried
out in Port Chester. Right now Rye Brook has street lights out, some lights are
under lit, and some lights are over lit. When the repair crews go out they find that
with the number of different street light types they don't have the right part or
light bulb. This is because there is a street lighting network in Rye Brook from
incandescent light bulbs to newer ones. This problem adds time to the repairs.
Some of the fixtures must actually be taken down and rebuilt. The Village's
lighting consultant and lighting contractor have reviewed this matter. This
company provides full lighting services to the Village of Mamaroneck. They have
achieved a uniform lighting, a cost savings on a long-term basis, and reduction of
maintenance costs and the frequency of lights being out. Rye Brook will now
modify the type of streetlights. The newer lighting fixtures have different optics
that take the light and focus it in a pattern onto the ground. These new lights will
improve the streetscape of the Village. At this time the consultant will do a hand
count of every type of light in the Village. He will then provide a contract for
lighting changes — including the addition or removal of current lights. The Village
should expect to see a savings in electricity based upon a more efficient light
system being put in place throughout the community. The survey should be
completed within the next two months. The next step would be to put the survey
out to bid and the work should be done in the summer and completed by the fall.
On a motion made by Trustee Buzin, and seconded by Trustee Feinstein, the
resolution was adopted.
TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE HARRIS VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
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6) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE 2005-2006 BUDGET.
RESOLUTION
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE
FOR 2005-2006 TENTATIVE BUDGET
RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees
of the Village of Rye Brook on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village
Hall located at 938 King Street, Rye Brook, New York to consider the proposed
2005-2006 Tentative Budget for the Village of Rye Brook.
Mayor Rand noted that between now and April 12th there would be two public
work sessions. In addition, the tentative budget can be viewed on the Village's
website. A lot of work needs to be done to keep the tax rate increase as low as
possible. The Village welcomes resident participation.
On a motion made by Trustee Buzin, and seconded by Trustee Feinstein, the
resolution was adopted.
TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE HARRIS VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
7) AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $126,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK TO PAY THE COST OF THE ACQUISITION
OF A NEW DUMP TRUCK AND NEW PLOW ATTACHMENTS FOR USE
BY VARIOUS VILLAGE VEHICLES.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $126,000 SERIAL BONDS
OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK,WESTCHESTER COUNTY,NEW YORK,
TO PAY THE COST OF THE ACQUISITION OF A NEW DUMP TRUCK AND
NEW PLOW ATTACHMENTS FOR USE BY VARIOUS TOWN VEHICLES, IN
AND FOR SAID VILLAGE
WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the financing of the capital project
hereinafter described, including compliance with the provisions of the State
Environmental Quality Review Act, have been performed; and
WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the financing of such capital
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 the specific objects or purposes of paying the cost of(a) the
acquisition of a new dump truck, at a maximum estimated cost of$90,000, and (b)
the acquisition of new plow attachments for use by various Village vehicles, at a
maximum estimated cost of $36,000, in and for the Village of Rye Brook,
Westchester County, New York, including, in each case, incidental expenses in
connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to be issued an aggregate $126,000
serial bonds of said Village pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 2. The aggregate maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid
specific objects or purposes is hereby determined to be $126,000, and the plan for the
financing thereof is by the issuance of the $126,000 serial bonds of said Village
authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond resolution.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of
the aforesaid specific objects or purposes set forth in Sections 1(a) and (b) above is
ten years, pursuant to subdivision 28 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local
Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the maximum maturity of the
serial bonds herein 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 serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such
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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 for 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 bonds 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 or she shall deem best for the interests of said Village;
provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he or she 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 acquaintance 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 the 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 serial bonds any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring
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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)
f1) 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.
Section 11. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be
published in full in the Journal News, the official newspaper, together with a notice
of the Village Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local
Finance Law.
Mr. Bradbury noted that this resolution authorizes a Serial Bond and the purchase
of a dump truck at a maximum cost of$90,000, and the plow attachments at a cost
of$36,000. This was allocated in the budget.
Trustee Feinstein requested two changes to the resolution.
Trustee Buzin questioned the amount of the interest rate. Mr. Bradbury stated that
it was approximately 2.02%. Mayor Rand felt that it would be a little higher.
On a motion made by Trustee Feinstein, and seconded by Trustee Buzin, the
resolution was adopted, as amended.
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TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE HARRIS VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
8) APPROVING USE OF VILLAGE STREETS FOR 21sT ANNUAL
WESTCHESTER TRIATHLON.
RESOLUTION
APPROVING USE OF VILLAGE STREETS FOR 21st
ANNUAL WESTCHESTER TRIATHLON
RESOLVED, that the Westchester Triathlon is authorized to use the
Village of Rye Brook streets for the 21 st annual Westchester Triathlon on Sunday,
September 25, 2005, requested in the letter dated February 28, 2005; 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.
Mayor Rand noted that it was expected that approximately $80,000.00 would be
raised for charity.
On a motion made by Trustee Harris, and seconded by Trustee Buzin, the
resolution was adopted.
TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE HARRIS VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
Board of Trustees
March 22,2005
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9) AUTHORIZING USE OF VILLAGE STREETS FOR PARKS AND
RECREATION PARADE FOR THE OPENING OF THE LITTLE
LEAGUE AND SOFTBALL PROGRAMS.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING USE OF VILLAGE STREETS
FOR RYE BROOK PARKS AND RECREATION PARADE FOR THE OPENING
OF THE LITTLE LEAGUE AND SOFTBALL PROGRAMS
RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees hereby
authorizes the use of Village Streets for the opening of the spring Little League
Baseball and softball programs on April 9, 2005 at 12:30 pm along the route
described in the email received from Robert Bertolacci, dated March 1, 2005; 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.
Trustee Feinstein noted that a special guest would be at the April 9t1' — David
Cone. Mayor Rand arranged for this guest, who will be throwing out the first
pitch.
On a motion made by Trustee Buzin, and seconded by Trustee Harris, the
resolution was adopted.
TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE HARRIS VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
Mayor Rand turned to Mr. Bradbury for the Administrator's Report.
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ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Bradbury noted a meeting was scheduled for the King Street Athletic Field meeting
scheduled for March 24, 2005 at Village Hall. Copies of plans are available for viewing.
The new Board of Trustees takes office on April 4th at Noon. The swearing in ceremony
is scheduled for April 12, 2005.
Mr. Bradbury noted that the Village offices were closed Good Friday.
Mr. Bradbury noted that this is the season for potholes and curbing repairs. He asked
residents to call the Village's Public Works Department to report areas that are need of
repair.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Rand noted that new appointments to various Boards and Commissions would be
announced in April. There are still posts available, and anyone wishing to volunteer
should contact the Village Administrator's office.
Mayor Rand called for the one item under Discussions.
DISCUSSION ITEM:
• DISCUSSION OF TRAFFIC REGULATIONS ON HIGHVIEW,
WESTVIEW, DIXON AND ROANOKE
Mr. Carosi addressed the Board, noting that a recommendation came from the
Traffic Commission and Village Staff. There has been a problem in this area
regarding parking and circulation for a number of years in this area. There has
been concern regarding emergency vehicle access. This matter was before the
Traffic Committee a number of times, and was finally moved forward to the Staff.
Mr. Bradbury noted that a local law would need to be drafted to address the
problems in this area. The problems have been reviewed, and solutions are now
being proposed. One area being looked into is the possibility of overcrowding.
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The Traffic Commission recommended that a consultant be hired to come in a
review this matter. The Village's staff has decided to address this problem
internally. The Traffic Commission has recommended alternative side of the
street parking. They have also asked the Village to consider one-way traffic into
Westview and Roanoake. A dialogue needs to take place, and all residents are
encouraged to participate. Safety is the most important issue. Some residents
have expressed their concerns about changing the streets to one-way traffic as this
would be a hardship. A work session has been scheduled for residents and
members of the Traffic Commission, the Chief of Police, the Village's Engineer,
and Staff.
Mayor Rand called for anyone wishing to address the Board on any matter. Ken Heller
of Lincoln Avenue addressed the Board. He congratulated Victor Carosi, Village
Engineer, for work done to correct the problem on Lincoln Avenue. He hoped that this
construction has created a permanent solution to the icing in the area.
Mayor Rand noted that this was Trustee Harris' final meeting. Trustee Harris was
thanked for his work as a Trustee, as well as his volunteer work on various Boards wand
Committees, and especially for his work on the King Street Athletic Field Task Force, of
which he will become a member. Trustee Harris was presented with a plaque for his
years of dedication.
On a motion made by Trustee Feinstein, and seconded by Trustee Buzin, the Board
meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE HARRIS VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANTON VOTING AYE
MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE
Respectfully Submitted,
Christopher J. Bradbury
Village Administrator/Clerk
Board of Trustees
March 22,2005
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