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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-07-12 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes REGULAR MEETING VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET TUESDAY,JULY 12, 2005-8:00 P.M ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1) Consideration of a local law to amend chapter 250 of the Village Code regarding notification requirements. 2) Consideration of a local law to amend Chapter 209 of the Village Code regarding site plan review. 3) Consideration of a modified site plan for 800 Westchester Avenue on behalf of WRNN-TV Associates Limited Partnership with regard to the installation of 10 Satellite Earth Station Antennas. RESOLUTIONS: 1) Adopting a local law to amend chapter 250 of the Village Code regarding notification requirements. 2) Adopting a local law to amend Chapter 209 of the Village Code regarding site plan review. 3) Conditionally approving a modified site plan for 800 Westchester Avenue on behalf of WRNN-TV Associates Limited Partnership with regard to the installation of 10 Satellite Earth Station Antennas. 4) Referring an application for modification of an approved site plan for 14 Rye Ridge Plaza, Win Ridge Realty, LLC, on behalf of Landsberg Jewlers. 5) Referring to the Planning Board a local law creating Chapter 214, Stormwater Management Control and amending Chapters 118, 121, 209 and 219 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook. 6) Accepting a proposal from John P. Slaker Design Group for landscape architectural services located on Village property located on Lincoln Avenue and King Street. Board of Trustees Meeting July 12,2005 Page 1 of 20 7) Setting a public hearing date on proposed local law to prohibit parking along certain portions of Hillandale Road and Dixon Street per Traffic Commission recommendations. 8) Authorizing the Village of Rye Brook to enter into an inter-municipal agreement with Westchester County for sharing of the Repository for Integrated Criminalistic Information(RICI System). 9) Urging the immediate closure of the Westchester County Airport Shelter and "Drop-in" center, and expressing support of further laws restricting sex offenders. 10)Considering a Westchester County Bus Stop on King Street near the Bellefair Entrance ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: • Annual Stormwater Report OLD BUSINESS: • Village Elections NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION ITEMS ACTION ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS SUBJECT TO THE CONSENT OF THE TRUSTEES PRESENT AT THE MEETING THE NEXT TRUSTEES MEETINGS: July 26, 2005 and August 9, 2005 BOARD Mayor Lawrence Rand Trustee Richard Buzin Trustee Michael Brown Trustee Joan Feinstein Trustee Paul Rosenberg STAFF: Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator Keith E. Rang, Assistant to the Village Administrator Nicholas Ward-Willis, 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 Board of Trustees Meeting July 12,2005 Page 2 of 20 Mayor Lawrence Rand welcomed everyone to the regular meeting for the Board of Trustees, July 12, 2005. He noted that he had polled the Board and they have agreed to take resolution number nine out of order to accommodate members of the public and the media. Mayor Rand called on Mr. Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator. 9) URGING THE IMMEDIATE CLOSURE OF THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY AIRPORT SHELTER AND "DROP-IN" CENTER, AND EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF FURTHER LAWS RESTRICTING SEX OFFENDERS. Mr. Bradbury read the following resolution: RESOLUTION URGING THE IMMEDIATE CLOSURE OF THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY AIRPORT SHELTER AND "DROP-IN" CENTER, AND EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF FURTHER LAWS RESTRICTING SEX OFFENDERS WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees has serious public safety concerns with the continuous operation of the homeless shelter and associated "drop-in" center located at the Westchester County Airport in White Plains, which are home to several sex offenders at any given time; and WHEREAS, this shelter and "drop-in" center is located in an area that could potentially harm school children, residents, and employees in Rye Brook, Harrison, Purchase, Armonk, and Greenwich; and WHEREAS, since Rye Brook officials became aware of this shelter several weeks ago, Westchester County Legislator Martin Rogowsky has kept Rye Brook updated on the impacts of the shelter and its impending closure by year's end, and County Executive Andrew Spano has also requested further legislative efforts to regulate and confine sex offenders with Global Positioning System(GPS) bracelets and urging NYS to enact a civil commitment law; and WHEREAS, despite these efforts, the deadly incident in White Plains at the Galleria Mall parking lot by the convicted, multiple-rapist and Tier 3 sex offender staying overnight at the Westchester County Airport "drop-in" center, has appropriately elevated our concerns and has led the Village Board to seek the immediate closure of these airport facilities in order to remove these violent sex offenders from our community now. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of the Village of Rye Brook, urges Westchester County to immediately close the homeless shelter and the associated "drop-in" center located at the Westchester County Airport before another innocent victim is harmed by a sex offender living at this location; and be it further Board of Trustees Meeting July 12,2005 Page 3 of 20 RESOLVED, that the Rye Brook Village also supports legislative efforts that would better monitor, control, and police the movements of these sex offenders, including the enactment of a version of a civil commitment law, which is already in place in 16 other states and would confine these offenders in secure facilities; and be it further RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to the Westchester County Executive, County Legislator Martin Rogowsky, NYS Governor George Pataki,NYS Assemblyman George Latimer, NYS Senator Suzi Oppenheimer, Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. Mayor Rand noted that on July 1, 2005, following the tragic incident at the Galleria, a letter was sent to Westchester County Andrew Spano. The County understands the need for this resolution, and they will do what they can to accelerate the process of closing the shelter. On a motion made by Trustee Feinstein and seconded by Trustee Rosenberg, the resolution was adopted: TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE Mayor Rand returned to the agenda, and called for the first item: 1) CONSIDERATION OF A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 250 OF THE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. Mayor Rand declared the public hearing open. Mr. Bradbury noted that this matter has been discussed for quite sometime. The Village is attempting to create a balance. The Village has made a significant amount of changes to the Village Code, and we are now looking to modify the local law to be consistent with those changes. People need to be aware of the applications, but there could be less restrictive requirements regarding the notification process. Mayor Rand called for a motion to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Trustee Buzin, and seconded by Trustee Rosenberg. The public hearing was closed. TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE Board of Trustees Meeting July 12,2005 Page 4 of 20 TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE RESOLUTION 1) ADOPTING A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 250 OF THE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. Mr. Bradbury read the resolution: RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 250 OF THE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS WHEREAS, a local law has been proposed to amend Chapter 250 of the Village Code to regarding notification requirements; and WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held at a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook on June 28, 2005 and July 12, 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 July 12, 2005; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook has complied with the provisions of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and has determined that the adoption of the proposed local law is a "Type II" action and, therefore, no further environmental review of the proposed action is required; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook after due deliberation, finds it is in the best interest of the Village to adopt such local law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook adopts the proposed local law to amend Chapter 250 of the Code of the Village of regarding notification requirements; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Village Clerk are authorized to sign all necessary documents to implement the purposes of this resolution. On a motion made by Trustee Rosenberg and seconded by Trustee Brown, the resolution was adopted: Trustee Feinstein requested several language changes. The roll was called, as amended. TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE Board of Trustees Meeting July 12,2005 Page 5 of 20 TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE 2) CONSIDERATION OF A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 209 OF THE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING SITE PLAN REVIEW. Mayor Rand declared the public hearing open. No comments from the board or members of the public. Mayor Rand called for a motion to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Trustee Feinstein, and seconded by Trustee Buzin. The public hearing was closed. TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE RESOLUTION 2) ADOPTING A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 209 OF THE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING SITE PLAN REVIEW Mr. Bradbury read the resolution: RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 209 OF THE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING SITE PLAN REVIEW WHEREAS, a local law has been proposed to amend Chapter 209 of the Village Code to exempt certain administrative permits as well as exterior alterations that will result in an increase of 50% or more of the gross floor area of the existing building or results in a building that is more than 75% of the maximum gross floor area permitted in the applicable zoning district from the site plan review process; and WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held at a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook on July 12, 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 July 12, 2005; and Board of Trustees Meeting July 12,2005 Page 6 of 20 WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook has complied with the provisions of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and has determined that the adoption of the proposed local law is a "Type II" action and, therefore, no further environmental review of the proposed action is required; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook after due deliberation, finds it is in the best interest of the Village to adopt such local law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook adopts the proposed local law to amend Chapter 209 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook to exempt certain administrative permits as well as exterior alterations that will result in an increase of 50% or more of the gross floor area of the existing building or results in a building that is more than 75% of the maximum gross floor area permitted in the applicable zoning district from the site plan review process; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Village Clerk are authorized to sign all necessary documents to implement the purposes of this resolution. No comments form the board or members of the public. On a motion made by Trustee Buzin and seconded by Trustee Feinstein, the resolution was adopted: TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE 3) CONSIDERATION OF A MODIFIED SITE PLAN FOR 800 WESTCHESTER AVENUE ON BEHALF OF WRNN-TV ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP WITH REGARD TO THE INSTALLATION OF 10 SATELLITE EARTH STATION ANTENNAS. Mr. Bradbury noted that this matter has been before the Village Board in the past and that this is a continuation of a previous public hearing. The Village's Consultant, Mr. Michael Musso, addressed the Board. He noted that he has appeared before several boards. He offered a summary of his findings. There are only two transmitting antennas and the remaining eight are receiving antennas only. A report has been completed and submitted to the Village. Mr. Musso stated that he has submitted visual photographs. He noted that there would be one ground antenna. Board of Trustees Meeting July 12,2005 Page 7 of 20 These satellites are essential for WRNN to transmit continuous signals 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Mr. Musso discussed radio frequency emissions. Based on the frequency of the two transmitters, the FCC criteria are met. There is no general public exposure. The emissions to the closest property line to the satellites, Bowman Avenue, are extremely low. Anthony Gioffre addressed the Board. The owner of the building has executed a letter of authorization. The owner has also signed the original application forms. Mr. Gioffre noted that he had reviewed Mr. Musso's report and all of the applicant's results have been confirmed. Mayor Rand addressed Mr. Musso. The Board has received a revised resolution from the ZBA. He asked Mr. Musso to elaborate on the revised resolution. Mr. Musso explained that there were 9 variances that were reduced. The applicant reviewed the application and attempted to mitigate the impacts. As a result of all of the feedback, the number of variances was reduced. Mayor Rand asked what would happen if an antenna was knocked over during a storm. Mr. Musso noted that this is a full service TV studio. This type of incident would be noticed immediately. Mr. Gioffre noted that there is someone on-site 24 hours per day and they would know about this immediately. Trustee Feinstein asked what the danger would be to someone who might trespass. Mr. Musso noted that getting into the main beam would not cause an electric shock. Mayor Rand called for a motion to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Trustee Rosenberg, and seconded by Trustee Buzin. The public hearing was closed. TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE RESOLUTION 3) CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A MODIFIED SITE PLAN FOR 800 WESTCHESTER AVENUE ON BEHALF OF WRNN-TV ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP WITH REGARD TO THE INSTALLATION OF 10 SATELLITE EARTH STATION ANTENNAS. Board of Trustees Meeting July 12,2005 Page 8 of 20 Mr. Bradbury read the resolution. RESOLUTION CONDITIONALLY APPROVING A MODIFIED SITE PLAN FOR 800 WESTCHESTER AVENUE ON BEHALF OF WRNN-TV ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP WITH REGARD TO THE INSTALLATION OF 10 SATELLITE EARTH STATION ANTENNAS WHEREAS, WRNN-TV Associates Limited Partnership ("WRNN") has made an application to the Village of Rye Brook for modified site plan approval from the Board of Trustees and for nine variances (which has since been reduced to four variances) from the Zoning Board of Appeals in connection with the installation of ten (10) satellite earth station antennas at 800 Westchester Avenue, Rye Brook, New York, in the OB-2 Zoning District and Scenic Roads Overlay Zoning District; and WHEREAS, on May 24, 2005, the Board of Trustees declared itself the Approval Authority with respect to the application for modified site plan approval in accordance with § 209- 1(A)(2) of the Village Code and Lead Agency pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") and thereafter referred the application to the Planning Board for review and comment; and WHEREAS, the Village Planning Consultant, Village Engineer and Village Engineering Consultant have reviewed the information submitted and made recommendations regarding zoning requirements, the layout of the antenna array, location and type of fence to be provided, the layout plan and construction details, health and safety concerns, erosion and sediment control, tree protection, emissions reporting and operations reporting; and WHEREAS, the Village Planning Board reviewed the information submitted and on May 26, 2005 recommended approval of the modified site plan and granting of the variances sought subject to certain conditions; and WHEREAS, the subject application was referred to the Westchester County Department of Planning for the purpose of notification and to the Town/Village of Harrison and no comments were received; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees, as Lead Agency pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), has reviewed the Short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) prepared by the Applicant; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is familiar with the site and all aspects of the project; and Board of Trustees Meeting July 12,2005 Page 9 of 20 WHEREAS, on June 14, 2005, 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 July 12, 2005; and WHEREAS, there is no other suitable location on-site for installation of antennas that are an integral part of the operation of WRNN, the size and number of antennas is technically justified, radio frequency levels are expected to be within applicable FCC guidelines, and visual impacts associated with the installation will be mitigated by fencing, vegetative and other screening, and the color of the earth station antennas. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, for reasons stated herein, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees determines that the proposed installation will have minor environmental impacts that will be mitigated; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees adopts a Negative Declaration, hereby ending the State Environmental Quality Review process; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the modified site plan subject to the granting of four (4) variances by the Zoning Board of Appeals and the following conditions: 1. Vegetative screening consisting of Norway Spruce, Dogwood and American Holly (a total of eight trees) will be field-located to the satisfaction of the Village Planning Consultant and the Village Engineer. 2. The color of all dishes and fences will be white. A panel fence will be installed to enclose the area where the earth station antennas will be installed to the satisfaction of the planning consultant. 3. All existing trees and vegetation in proximity to the work area will be protected during installation of the satellite earth station antennas to the satisfaction of the Village Engineer. 4. The applicant shall provide erosion and sediment control and storm water management plans to the satisfaction of the Village Engineer. 5. A plan for maintaining any new vegetation installed on the site shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Village Planning Consultant. 6. A plan for maintenance of the color and surface of fencing and the 10 satellite antennas shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Village Planning Consultant. 7. The application, all proposed uses of the site and the maintenance plan for the grounds shall all be signed for and approved by the owner of record for 800 Westchester Avenue. Evidence of such approval shall be submitted to the Village. Board of Trustees Meeting July 12,2005 Page 10 of 20 8. Certification of protective grounding from the antenna installer (or a licensed electrician) documenting that all antennas and ancillary equipment are properly grounded to eliminate static and other charges shall be filed with the Village of Rye Brook Building Department. 9. A warning sign shall be placed on the outside of the fence that surrounds the proposed ground-based antennas, in accordance with FCC guidelines for RF safety (OET Bulletin). 10. A final detail for the proposed mounting for Antenna J (roof) shall be provided to the Village Building Department for review and approval. Side-mounting is preferred to decrease visual impacts. The bottom of the dish should be maintained at a minimum height of 6 feet above the nearby roofline to minimize the potential for accidental RF exposure to non-RF trained personnel (e.g., roof maintenance or repair staff). 11. Appropriate warning signs shall be placed on Antenna J and on the inside of the roof access door or hatch that is closest to Antenna J, in accordance with FCC guidelines for RF safety. The applicant shall establish and maintain controlled access to the proposed ground-based and roof antennas. 12. A complete structural analysis for Antenna "J" and its mounts —including all design and wind load assumptions and calculations - should be submitted to the Village for review and approval. 13. Post-construction and after start-up of broadcast operations, RF field readings shall be conducted in the vicinity of the ground-based antennas, at various points along Bowman Avenue, at the Port Chester Middle School at the nearest property boundary location, and at 3 or 4 on-site locations north and east of the antennas. The applicant shall provide this data to the Village via an independent RF engineer to demonstrate compliance with the FCC exposure criteria. 14. Any change to the proposed sizes, locations or transmit powers of the WRNN satellite dishes shall be reviewed by the Village Board of Trustees prior to modification. All necessary Village approvals shall be obtained before modifications are made. 15. An annual letter report shall be submitted to the Village of Rye Brook Building Department to confirm that the antennas are operating in accordance with FCC guidelines, including the general public MPE for RF. Board of Trustees Meeting July 12,2005 Page 11 of 20 16. A copy of the FCC filings including, permit, expiration date and antenna coordinates shall be submitted to the Village Building Department when obtained. 17. Within thirty (30) days of commencement of transmission, the applicant shall submit a Baseline RF Emissions Report to the Village that discusses on-site and off-site locations and procedures, records antenna orientation and operation and provides a map and inventory noting structures and occupied areas of interest. 18. By March 31st of each year, the applicant shall submit an Annual RF Emissions Report to the Village and an RF Management Statement at build-out that includes procedures and routine inspections to monitor roof and ground-located antennas including, inspection and maintenance of signage and fencing, and a roof-access protocol for untrained personnel. 19. By March 31St of each year, the applicant shall submit an Annual Operations Report to the Village that documents use and activity of each of the 10 antennas, changes in satellite services, changes in directions or orientations of steerable antennas D, A, and B-receive, and why and whether use of a particular antenna can be discontinued if the antenna is inactive for a period of time. 20. The property owner shall sign the site plan application and have this signature notarized. Trustee Feinstein asked what happens if applicant fails to submit annual report. Nicholas Ward-Will, Esq. stated there is a period of cure if there was a failure to submit the annual report. Mr. French noted that the annual report would be submitted within 90 days. On a motion made by Trustee Rosenberg and seconded by Trustee Brown, the resolution was adopted: TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE RESOLUTION 4) REFERRING AN APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF AN APPROVED SITE PLAN FOR 14 RYE RIDGE PLAZA, WIN RIDGE REALTY, LLC, ON BEHALF OF LANDSBERG JEWLERS. Board of Trustees Meeting July 12,2005 Page 12 of 20 Mr. Bradbury read the resolution: RESOLUTION REFERRING AN APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF AN APPROVED SITE PLAN FOR 14 RYE RIDGE PLAZA, WIN RIDGE REALTY, LLC, ON BEHALF OF LANDSBERG JEWELERS WHEREAS, Landsberg Jewelers, has made an application to the Village of Rye Brook for site plan approval for a 90 square foot change to the building footprint located at 14 Rye Ridge Plaza, Rye Ridge Shopping Center, Rye Brook,New York, in the Cl-P Zoning District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees is the Approval Authority for modification of the approved site plan in accordance with § 209-1(A)(1) of the Village Code; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), and having reviewed the Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) and supporting documents prepared by the Applicant classifies the project as a Type 11 Action that requires no further review under SEQRA; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook refers the subject application to the Westchester County Department of Planning for the purpose of notification only, and the Planning Board for review and comment. On a motion made by Trustee Rosenberg and seconded by Trustee Brown, the resolution was adopted: TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE RESOLUTION 5) REFERRING TO THE PLANNING BOARD A LOCAL LAW CREATING CHAPTER 214, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT CONTROL AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 118, 121, 209 AND 219 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK Mr. Bradbury summarized the goal of this proposed local law. Due to the new federal regulations on stormwater, this law would be consistent with the stormwater requirements Board of Trustees Meeting July 12,2005 Page 13 of 20 and codifies what is required from an applicant. This would apply to any land development activity. The stormwater pollution prevention plan is required for any development. On a motion made by Trustee Brown and seconded by Trustee Feinstein, the resolution was adopted: TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE RESOLUTION 6) ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM JOHN P. SLAKER DESIGN GROUP FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES LOCATED ON VILLAGE PROPERTY LOCATED ON LINCOLN AVENUE AND KING STREET Mr. Bradbury read the resolution: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL FROM JOHN P. SLAKER DESIGN GROUP FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES LOCATED ON VILLAGE PROPERTY LOCATED ON LINCOLN AVENUE AND KING STREET WHEREAS, on January 21, 2005 F.P. Clark completed a study analyzing the environmental constraints and possible uses of the Village property located on Lincoln Avenue and King Street; and WHEREAS, the Advisory Council on Parks and Recreation and Village Board, after review of this report, have recommended that the best use of this property, at this time, be a passive trail for use by Village residents; and WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has received a proposal, dated June 29, 2005, from John P. Slaker Design Group for the development of a trail system at this location. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook hereby approves the proposal submitted by John P. Slaker Design Group, dated June 29, 2005, for the development of a trail system on Village property at King Street and Lincoln Avenue; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village directs John P. Slaker Design Group to present its conceptual design to the Village Board Advisory Council on Environmental Board of Trustees Meeting July 12,2005 Page 14 of 20 Conservation and to the Advisory Council on Parks and Recreation at the conclusion of Phase I of the study. Mr. Heller addressed the Board. He reminded the Board that there was a provision for a walking trail at Reckson and Doral. On a motion made by Trustee Feinstein and seconded by Trustee Rosenberg, the resolution was adopted: TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AVE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE RESOLUTION 7) SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO PROHIBIT PARKING ALONG CERTAIN PORTIONS OF HILLANDALE ROAD AND DIXON STREET PER TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Mr. Bradbury read the resolution. RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO PROHIBIT PARKING ALONG CERTAIN PORTIONS OF HILLANDALE ROAD AND DIXON STREET PER TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS WHEREAS, the Traffic Commission has recommended certain parking restrictions on Hillandale Road and Dixon Street; and WHEREAS, a local law has been proposed to amend Chapter 240 of the Village Code regarding parking restrictions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook shall hold a public hearing on July 26, 2005 at 7:30 p.m., at Village Hall, 938 King Street, Rye Brook, New York to consider a proposed local law to amend Chapter 240 of the Village Code to prohibit parking along portions of certain roadways. Mr. Bradbury summarized the resolution. Village staff had discussed this topic and had asked the Traffic Commission to review it. The Traffic Commission agreed with Village staff and submitted recommendations for no parking restrictions on both Hillandale Road and Highview Avenue. This local law has two unrelated items incorporated into it. On Board of Trustees Meeting July 12,2005 Page 15 of 20 Hillandale Road, the recommendation is to prohibit parking on the south side from King Street, 115 feet in. On Dixon Street, parking would be prohibited on both sides from Ridge Street to Highview Avenue. On a motion made by Trustee Rosenberg and seconded by Trustee Buzin, the resolution was adopted: TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE RESOLUTION 8) AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK TO ENTER INTO AN INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH WESTCHESTER COUNTY FOR SHARING OF THE REPOSITORY FOR INTEGRATED CRIMINALISTIC INFORMATION (RICI SYSTEM) Mr. Bradbury read the resolution: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK TO ENTER INTO AN INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH WESTCHESTER COUNTY FOR SHARING OF THE REPOSITORY FOR INTEGRATED CRIMINALISTIC INFORMATION (RICI SYSTEM) WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook seeks to enter into an inter-municipal agreement to access and continually update the Westchester County Repository for Integrated Criminalistic Information(RICI System); and WHEREAS, the RICI System is a Westchester County based central computer that allows for the two-way electronic transmission and storage of data regarding criminal records and police blotter information among the Village of Rye Brook, Westchester County, the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and other law-enforcement agencies; and WHEREAS, the information collected in this system will include a subject's arrest, booking, detention or incarceration including name, address, social security number, physical description, telephone number, fingerprints, palm-prints, photographs, and related data; and WHEREAS, the duration of this agreement will commence on July 1, 2005 and terminate on June 30, 2010. Board of Trustees Meeting July 12,2005 Page 16 of 20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook authorizes the Village to enter into an inter-municipal agreement with the County of Westchester for data sharing as described in the attached agreement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to execute and deliver all necessary documents to the County of Westchester for the purposes of entering into the subject IMA. On a motion made by Trustee Rosenberg and seconded by Trustee Buzin, the resolution was adopted: TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE RESOLUTION 10)CONSIDERING A WESTCHESTER COUNTY BUS STOP ON KING STREET NEAR THE BELLEFAIR ENTRANCE Mr. Bradbury read the resolution: RESOLUTION CONSIDERING A WESTCHESTER COUNTY BUS STOP ON KING STREET NEAR THE BELLEFAIR ENTRANCE WHEREAS, the Westchester County Department of Transportation, by letter dated June 10, 2005, has indicated that they are planning to establish a bus stop on King Street near the main entrance to the BelleFair community, and has asked the Village to comment on this new stop; and WHEREAS, this new stop would be served by Bee-Line Route 12, which currently makes other stops on King Street between Anderson Hill Road and Rye Lake Roads; and WHEREAS, the Village Board has notified the BelleFair Homeowners Association of the planned bus stop and has not reached a clear consensus from a majority of the area residents on whether or not they would like this new bus stop. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of the Village of Rye Brook, after due deliberation about the impacts of this new stop and considering public safety, hereby authorizes the Mayor to respond to the Westchester County Department of Transportation Board of Trustees Meeting July 12,2005 Page 17 of 20 Commissioner that the Village of Rye Brook does not recommend that this new bus stop be placed at the BelleFair entrance at this time. Trustee Buzin stated that he is not comfortable acting on this matter at this point and asked to table the matter. Trustee Rosenberg noted that he was in opposition to having the bus stop at the entrance to Bellefair. Trustee Rosenberg felt that there are certain safety concerns with having a bus idling at the proposed location. Trustee Feinstein noted that a lot of misinformation has been received. Further clarification is needed. The current bus stop is 1/10 of a mile from the entrance to Bellefair. This is a dangerous area to walk. Mayor Rand noted that this was a matter of safety. This roadway is not lit and is a dangerous area to walk. There does not seem to be an overwhelming need for this bus stop. This matter can be re-visited in the future. The consensus of the Board was to table this matter to the next meeting to allow for additional communication. On a motion made by Trustee Feinstein and seconded by Trustee Buzin, the following resolution was tabled: TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE RESOLUTION 11)SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 240 OF THE CODE OF RYE BROOK TO PERMIT TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOUR ALTERNATE SIDE OF THE STREET PARKING ALONG HIGHVIEW AVENUE, WESTVIEW AVENUE, DIXON STREET, AND ROANOKE AVENUE Mr. Bradbury read the resolution: RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO AMEND CHAPTER 240 OF THE CODE OF RYE BROOK TO PERMIT TWENTY-FOUR (24) Board of Trustees Meeting July 12,2005 Page 18 of 20 HOUR ALTERNATE SIDE OF THE STREET PARKING ALONG HIGHVIEW AVENUE,WESTVIEW AVENUE,DIXON STREET, AND ROANOKE AVENUE WHEREAS, the Traffic Commission has recommended certain alternate side of street parking restrictions on Highview Avenue, Westview Avenue, Dixon Street, and Roanoke Avenue; and WHEREAS, a local law has been proposed to amend Chapter 240 of the Village Code regarding these parking restrictions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook shall hold a public hearing on August 23, 2005 at 7:30 p.m., at Village Hall, 938 King Street, Rye Brook, New York to consider a proposed local law to amend Chapter 240 of the Village Code to allow for alternate side of street parking restrictions on Highview Avenue, Westview Avenue, Dixon Street, and Roanoke Avenue. On a motion made by Trustee Rosenberg and seconded by Trustee Buzin, the resolution was adopted: TRUSTEE BROWN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE BUZIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE FEINSTEIN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ROSENBERG VOTING AYE MAYOR RAND VOTING AYE ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Mr. Bradbury noted that the Village had a joint meeting with Greenwich regarding the King Street Interchange Study. It was a good meeting. Both communities have similar goals. The report is available on the Village's website. There is an Advisory group regarding the Ambulance Corp that meets quarterly. There have been some impacts on the Ambulance Corps since the closing of United Hospital. Since the closing, a third bus has been added and the response time has been fantastic since then. Mr. Victor Carosi, Village Engineer, addressed the Board. The Village is in the process of updating the stormwater management system through the regulations given out by the Department of Conservation. They address stormwater, stormdrains, and pipes. The Village is in the second year of a five-year program. Each year there are certain goals to improving stormwater quality. This past year we have implemented an information campaign which focuses on getting information out about storm water, where it goes, how you can help reduce the amount of pollution, control oil. This is a very important message that we are trying to get out to our residents. Ultimately, the final goal is regulating stormwater and stormwater quality by January of 2008. Board of Trustees Meeting July 12,2005 Page 19 of 20 In addition, Mr. Carosi noted that Con Edison is in the midst of a rather ambitious program in the Village. They are planning on replacing approximately 4,000 feet of old cast iron gas mains. They are controlled by the public service commission, and required to replace a certain amount of their system every year. They are trying to phase out older cast iron mains that have a habit of cracking and leaking. Along North Ridge Street there is a series of old cast iron mains and they are seeking to replace it with a plastic piping. The work will continue for at least another month. OLD BUSINESS • Village Elections Mr. Bradbury noted that different options regarding Village elections have been discussed. This matter can be addressed through a resolution. There is a cost savings involved in moving the elections from March to November, as well as a time saving issue. The Village will be soliciting feedback from the community. A survey will also be sent out. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Rand noted that there was an unpleasant occurrence at the Independence Day Celebration held at the Port Chester High School field, a publicly owned facility. This is a secular event, but one entertainment group made statements that had certain religious connotations and overtones to them. On behalf of the Board and the Community a letter was sent to the Independence Day Observance Committee, expressing their strong disappointment. The Independence Day Observance Committee told the mayor that they would review the matter. The next Board of Trustees meetings are July 26, 2005 and August 9, 2005. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Christopher J. Bradbury Village Administrator/Clerk Board of Trustees Meeting July 12,2005 Page 20 of 20