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VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2000, 7:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ACTION
RESOLUTIONS:
1. APPOINTMENTS TO THE VILLAGE BOARDS, COUNCILS
AND COMMISSIONS
2. CONSIDERING AWARDING CONTRACT #00-02 FOR
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
3. AUTHORIZING ARCONICS INCORPORATED TO PERFORM
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES ON THE VILLAGE OWNED
BUILDING AT 940 KING STREET
4. MINUTES:
April 11, 2000
May 9, 2000
REPORTS:
1. :LAWRENCE ENGLE, AIRPORT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
RE: UPDATE ON COUNTY AIRPORT PLANNING STUDY
2. VICTOR CAROSI, VILLAGE ENGINEER
RE: WESTCHESTER COUNTY REHABILITATION OF NORTH
RIDGE STREET
3. DON DEGLING, DEPUTY MAYOR
RE: THANKING OUTGOING MEMBERS OF BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS & COUNCILS
DISCUSSION:
1. CONSIDERING THE COMPLETENESS OF THE GARDEN
INN DEIS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
L CROWNE CASTLE COMMUNICATIONS
RE: LOCATION OF A CELL, TOWER
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MINUTES OF A MEETING
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD TRUSTEES
VILLAGE RALL, 938 KING STREET
RYE BROOK, NEW YORK
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2000—7:30 P.M.
CONVENE MEETING:
The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Trustee Degling in the Meeting Room, and the
Pledge of Allegiance followed.
The following members of the Board of Trustees were present:
Trustee Jody H. Brackman
Trustee Donald E. Degling
Trustee Roger Herman
Trustee_ Lawrence Rand
Excused� Mayor Francis L. Filipowski
Village Staff attending the meeting were:
Village Administrator, Christopher Russo
Village Attorney, Kenneth E. Powell
Village Engineer, Victor Carosi
Assistant to the Administrator, Charles Peretz
Village Consultant, Christian Miller
Police Chief, Robert Santoro
Meeting Secretary, Paula Patatio
Trustee Degling announced that Mayor Filipowski was in Japan, His nephew was taking command
of the largest U.S. Navy presence in Japan and the Mayor had traveled there for the ceremony.
Trustee Degling opened the meeting by calling for the First item on the agenda:
RESOLUTION:
1. APPOINTMENTS TO THE VILLAGE BOARDS,COUNCILS AND COMMISSIONS
Mr. Ken Powell, Village Attorney, read the Resolution:
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RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENTS TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL
ON PARKS AND RECREATION
RESOLVED, that Kip Konigsberg, of 44 Lincoln Avenue, is hereby appointed to fill the
unexpired term of Joseph Askinasi, which will expire on the first Monday in April, 2001, and
be it
FURTHER RESOLVED,that Jon Horwitz,of 15 Sleepy Hollow Road, is hereby appointed
to fill the unexpired term of John Gross,which shall expire on the first Monday in April, 2001.
On a motion made by Trustee Jody Brackman,and seconded by Trustee Lawrence Rand,Mr.
Peretz called the role
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Degling Voting Aye
Trustee Herman Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Voting Aye
Mayor Filipowski Absent
Mr. Christopher Russo, Village Administrator, read the second Resolution:
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT TO THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RESOLVED, that Marc Goldstein, of 29 Bonwit Road, is hereby reappointed to the
Telecommunications Commission for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April,
2003.
On a motion made by Trustee Roger Herman, and seconded by Trustee Brackman, Mr.
Charles Peretz, called the role:
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Degling Voting Aye
Trustee Herman Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Voting Aye
Mayor Filipowski Absent
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Trustee Degling called for the next item on the agenda:
2. CONSIDERING AWARDING CONTRACT#00-02 FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEMS
Mr. Russo read the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION
AWARDING CONTRACT #00-02 FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEM TO TOTAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
WHEREAS, on or about May 18, 2000, the Village of Rye Brook publicly advertised
Contract 400-02 for a telecommunications system for Village Offices; and
WHEREAS, proposals were also sent to three (3) vendors; and
WHEREAS, proposals were received from Shared Technologies Fairchild in the amount of
$43,749.17 and from Total Communications, Inc. in the amount of$43,445.00; and
WHEREAS, the Total Communications Inc,'s bid also includes an extended three(3)year
warranty on parts and labor with an estimated additional value of$5,000 above the required
one year warranty; and
WHEREAS, the bids were reviewed by the Village's 'Telecommunications Consultant,
Comm Tech Consulting Group, which recommends the Village award Contract #00-02 to
Total Communications, Inc.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Contract 900-02 for a telecommunications
system is awarded to Total Communications, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, for the sum
of$43,445.00; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to execute and deliver all documents necessary
or appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this Resolution.
On a motion made by Trustee Herman, and seconded by Trustee Rand, Mr, Peretz read the
role:
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Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Degling Voting Aye
Trustee Herman Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Voting Aye
Mayor Filipowski Absent
Trustee Degling asked if there were comments from the Board or members of the public.
Trustee Rand asked how much the Village had budgeted for this work. Mr. Russo stated that
the estimation was right on target. The amount budgeted was approximately $60,000,
including consulting fees. Trustee Roger Herman asked for clarification of the equipment
being purchased. Mr. Russo stated that this contract was for the installation of a phone
system, voice mail system and all appropriate wiring.
The next item on the agenda was called before the Board:
3. AUTHORIZING ARCONICS INCORPORATED TO PERFORM ARCHITECTURAL
SERVICES ON THE VILLAGE OWNED BUILDING AT 940 KING STREET.
Mr. Russo read the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION
RETAINING ARCONICS INCORPORATED TO PERFORM
ARCHITECTURAL, SERVICES WITH RESPECT TO 940 KING STREET
RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook is authorized to enter into an agreement with
Arconics Incorporated to provide Phase I architectural services,which includes the surveying
and documenting of the existing construction at 940 King Street, for a cost not to exceed
$8,500,00 plus-reimbursable expenses in accordance with the Arconics proposal dated April
18, 2000, and it is further
RESOLVED,that the Mayor is authorized to execute all documents necessary or appropriate
to accomplish the purposes of this Resolution.
On a motion made by Trustee Rand, and seconded by Trustee Brackman, Mr. Peretz called
the role:
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Degling Voting Aye
Trustee Herrman Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Voting Aye
Mayor Filipowski Absent
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Trustee Brackman asked for clarification regarding why the Village was required to spend this
money to survey and create plans for this building. Mr. Russo noted that structural plans on
this house do not exist and, it is necessary that they be created before any reconstruction work
is done. All work beyond the first phase will relate to the creation and execution of building
documents. The budget has an estimate of$75,000,00 for construction/repairs on the house.
Trustee Degling noted that the Village needs to create the drawings of this building that
would normally have existed but, because this structure was built so long ago the drawings
have been lost. Once the drawings are complete, then phase two can begin. This is where
the design is created and budget estimates are made. The drawings are required so that the
Village can work within the building codes, as well as for safety reasons. The Building
Inspector and the Village Engineer feel that it is critical to have these drawings. It is
important to remember that the occupancy classification for this house is being changed from
residential to public occupancy. Additionally, the house had significant amount of
modifications done prior to being purchased by the Village. The creation of these plans will
avoid the otherwise unforeseeable costs that would inevitably arise throughout the
contractor's work on the house.
4) MINUTES: APRIL 11, 2000 & MAY 9, 2000
The minutes were taken together. With a few minor corrections, both sets of minutes were
approved as submitted.
On a motion made by Trustee Herman, and seconded by Trustee Brackman,Mr.Peretz called
the role:
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Degling Voting Aye
Trustee Herman Voting Aye
Trustee Rand- Voting Aye
Mayor Filipowski Absent
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Trustee Degling then moved to the Reports portion of the agenda. He called Mr. Lawrence Engle,
Airport Committee Chairman, to make a brief presentation.
REPORTS:
1. LAWRENCE ENGLE, AIRPORT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN RE: UPDATE ON
COUNTY AIRPORT PLANNING STUDY
Mr. Engle noted that there are several studies and projects going on at the airport that have
kept the committee very busy. The first item for discussion was the County's re-evaluation
of the Airport Layout Plan and the clarification of its Master Plan. One purpose of the first
plan was to analyze how to best provide a buffer between the airport and the Kensico
reservoir. Another major issue was the attempt to identify possible uses for the former Air
National Guard site. There are 14 projects in the 1986 Master Plan that were approved
projects. The Airport Committee sent a memo to the County, taking exception with a few
of these projects.
The first project that the Committee took exception with was an area that was designated for
additional parking. The Committee opposed this parking because it will encourage additional
traffic in the King Street corridor, Another issue was the construction of additional taxiways,
connections and aprons at the end of Runway 34. The airport has placed extended runway
lights on Runway 16, off of the property. The airport had been approved to place these same
types of lights at the end of Runway 34 which in theory would extend into Belle Fair, These
lights are designed for use during bad weather or use when a plane is in distress. Although
these lights can no longer be constructed as set forth by the 1986 plan, the Committee
opposed the issue because they were fearful that the County's consultants could do some
creative work on this issue.
Another item that the Committee opposed was control of parts of the land adjacent to the
airport that is at the end of runways. These areas are called runway end clear zones.
Although the property at the end of the runway is Village owned park land, the Committee
felt that it was important to go on record as being in opposition to any use of this land by the
County,
One item that was not included, and not opposed, was a new crash fire rescue training facility
at the airport, Mr. Engle felt that our departments should be encouraged to work with the
County and their fire/crash rescue units, if possible.
With regard to use of the old National Guard site,the Committee asked that the County take
into consideration the effects of all proposed uses of the property. It could encourage traffic
and additional use of the airport and in turn, affect the quality of our lives. The quality of life
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