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VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
TUESDAY,AUGUST 22, 2000 7:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ACTION:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. LOCAL LAW #1-2000 RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
CHAPTER 86 OF THE LAWS OF 2000
2. LOCAL LAW #2-2000 AMENDING CHAPTER 237 OF THE
CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
RESOLUTIONS:
1. CONSIDERING ADOPTING LOCAL LAW #3 - 2000
TAX EXEMPTION FOR DISABLED PERSONS
2. APPOINTMENT OF FIREFIGHTERS (2)
3. BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
4. APPROVING USE OF STREETS FOR 18TH ANNUAL
WESTCHESTER TRIATHLON
DISCUSSION:
1. IBIS GROUP PROPOSAL
REPORT:
1. THOMAS HRONCICH, SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS
AND RECREATION RE: RESIGNATION
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
1. ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
RE: APPLICATION FOR WETLAND PERMITS AT 780 KING
STREET AND 6 LITTLE KINGS LANE
NEXT TRUSTEES MEETING DATES
SEPTEMBER 12, 2000
SEPTEMBER 26, 2000
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MINUTES OF A MEETING
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD TRUSTEES
VILLAGE HALL,938 KING STREET
RYE BROOK, NEW YORK
TUESDAY,AUGUST 22, 2000 -- 7:30 P.M.
CONVENE MEETING:
The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Deputy Mayor Donald Degling in the Meeting
Room, and the Pledge of Allegiance followed.
The following members of the Board of Trustees were present:
Deputy Mayor Donald E. Degling
Trustee Jody H. Brackman
Trustee Roger Herman
Trustee Lawrence Rand
Village Staff attending the meeting were:
Village Administrator, Christopher Bradbury
Village Attorney, Kenneth E. Powell
Village Engineer, Victor Carosi
Village Treasurer, Diane DiSanto
Assistant to the Administrator, Charles Peretz
Police Chief, Robert Santoro
Meeting Secretary, Paula Patafio
Deputy Mayor Donald Degling began the meeting with the announcement that Mayor Francis
Filipowski was attending an Airport Meeting scheduled by the County Executive's office,
Deputy Mayor Degling introduced Mr, Christopher Bradbury as Rye Brook's new Village
Administrator.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. LOCAL LAW#1-2000 RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM CHAPTER 86 OF
THE LAWS OF 2000.
Ken Powell, Village Attorney, read the Resolution.
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that Local Law #1 - 2000 electing a retirement incentive program as
authorized by Chapter 86 of the Laws of 2000 for eligible employees of the Village of Rye Brook
is hereby adopted and enacted into law.
Mr. Powell explained that this was a local law on which a public hearing was being conducted to
elect a retirement incentive program for employees of the Village of Rye Brook. This would enable
the Village to select positions to be eligible for an early retirement incentive.
Trustee Rand asked how many Village employees would be eligible for this program. Mr.Bradbury
noted that there were eight eligible employees. Trustee Roger Herman asked if there was any way
of judging what the cost to Rye Brook would be. Mr. Bradbury stated that it would be 50%to 75%
of the final year salary for each employee, spread out over a five year period. Trustee Jody
Brackman noted that the Village would actually be saving money by allowing these eligible
employees to retire with this incentive. Mr.Bradbury noted that in order to be eligible,the position
would have to be eliminated, or result in a 50% cost savings over two years.
On a motion by Trustee Lawrence Rand, and seconded by Trustee Brackman the Public Hearing
portion of the meeting was closed.
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Herman Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Voting Aye
Deputy Mayor Degling Voting Aye
2) LOCAL LAW #2-2000 AMENDING CHAPTER 237 OF THE CODE OF THE
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK.
Mr. Powell read the following Resolution;
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that Local Law 92 - 2000 to amend Chapter 237 of the Code of the Village
of Rye Brook with regard to emergency repair of unsafe buildings is hereby adopted and enacted into
law.
Mr. Powell noted that this local law establishes procedures for dealing with unsafe buildings. It is
intended to add to the list of actions that the Village can take, allowing for emergency repairs to be
performed by the Village and the cost of repairs charged against the property owner's taxes..
Deputy Mayor Degling noted that the immediate purpose of this law was to help the Building
Department. Recently a building in a state of total disrepair was been brought to the attention of the
Building Department and action needed to be taken to make the necessary repairs. This law will help
the Village in making the repairs, and receiving reimbursement for any work done.
On a motion by Trustee Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Herman,the Public Hearing portion of
the meeting was closed.
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Herman Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Voting Aye
Deputy Mayor Degling Voting Aye
RESOLUTIONS:
1. CONSIDERING ADOPTING LOCAL LAW #3-2000 TAX EXEMPTION FOR
DISABLED PERSONS.
Mr. Powell read the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that Local Law #3 - 2000 providing for a tax exemption for persons with
disabilities pursuant to Real Property Tax Law, Section 459-C, is hereby adopted and enacted into
law.
Mr. Powell noted that a Public Hearing was held on this local law at the last Village Board of
Trustees meeting. These local laws are filed sequentially in the Office of the Secretary of State. The
agenda was prepared on the basis of having three local aws adopted. Mr.Powell recommended that
the Board review the other two local laws,previously discussed at this meeting,in order to keep the
numbering correct.
On a motion made by Trustee Rand, and seconded by Trustee Herman, Local Law #1-2000 was
adopted.
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Herman Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Voting Aye
Deputy Mayor Degling Voting Aye
On a motion made by Trustee Rand, and seconded by Trustee Brackman, Local Law #2-2000 was
adopted.
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Herman Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Voting Aye
Deputy Mayor Degling Voting Aye
On a motion made by Trustee Brackman,and seconded by Trustee Herman,Local Law#3-2000 was
adopted.
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Herman Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Voting Aye
Deputy Mayor Degling Voting Aye
2, APPOINTMENT OF FIREFIGHTERS (2)
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED,that Matthew Donovan,of 1113 Quincy Avenue,Bronx,New York,is hereby
appointed to the position of Firefighter with the Village of Rye Brook, subject to the Civil Service
procedures of the State of New York; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED,that the annual salary for the position is$31,790 with an effective
start date of September 5, 2000 and a probationary period of one year.
RESOLVED, that Matthew Plastini, of 181 East Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New
York,is hereby appointed to the position of Firefighter with the Village of Rye Brook, subject to the
Civil Service procedures of the ,State of New York; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED,that the annual salary far the position is$31,790 with an effective
start date of September 5, 2000 and a probationary period of one year.
Firefighter Donovan was welcomed to the Village and presented with his patch and badge.
Firefighter Plastini was not in attendance, He was scheduled for the next Board meeting,
Trustee Brackman noted that she was happy that Rye Brook is moving forward with hiring
firefighters. Trustee Degling noted that there were now three new members to the Fire Department.
It was noted that both firefighters will be attending the Fire Academy on September 11 th. There
being no fiu Cher discussion, Deputy Mayor Degling asked for a motion.
On a motion made by Trustee Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Herman, the Resolution was
adopted.
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Herman Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Voting Aye
Deputy Mayor Degling Voting Aye
3. BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
RESOLUTION
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
RESOLVED, that the following budget modifications are hereby adopted:
RESOLUTION
2000/2001 COMPENSATION
BUDGET MODIFICATIONS
FROM TO AMOUNT
101.1990.424 101.1620.110 $ 5,000
(Contingency) (Village Offices—
Asst. to Village Adm.)
101.1990.424 101.3620.120 $ 2,640
(Contingency) (Safety Inspection—
Building Inspector)
101.1990.424 101.6772.130 $ 1,200
(Contingency) (Human Services—
Caretaker)
101.1990.424 101.3620.150 $ 2,500
(Contingency) (Safety Inspection—
Code Enforcement Officer)
FROM TO AMOUNT
101.1990.424 101,6772.110 $ 4,000
(Contingency) (Human Services---
Coordinator, Senior
Citizen Services)
101.1990.424 101.1325,140 $ 7,560
(Contingency) (Treasurer's Office--
Deputy Treasurer)
101,1990.424 101.7140.130 $ 3,000
(Contingency) (Recreation Dept. ---
Office Assistant)
101.1990,424 101.7140.140 $ 4,652
(Contingency) (Recreation Dept. --
Parks Attendant)
101,1990.424 101.3120,110 $ 3,229
(Contingency) (Police Dept.
Police Chief)
101.1990,424 101,3120,120 $ 3,022
(Contingency) (Police Dept.--
Police Lieutenant)
101.1990.424 101.7140,120 $ 1,562
(Contingency) (Recreation Dept. —
Recreation Leader)
101.1990.424 101.1620.170 $ 2,000
(Contingency) (Village Offices--
Secretary to Village Adm.)
101.1990.424 101.6772.180 $ 1,147
(Contingency) (Human Services—
Senior Typist)
101,1990.424 101.3120,130 $ 2,904
(Contingency) (Police Dept. —
Senior Typist)
FROM TO AMOUNT
101.1990.424 101,1325.110 $12,437
(Contingency) (Treasurer's Office—
Village Treasurer)
101.1990.424 101.3620.110 $ 2,000
(Contingency) (Safety Inspection—
Village Engineer)
101.1990,424 101,3410.160 $35,000
(Contingency) (Fire Protection—
Firefighter)
Mr. Bradbury noted that these modifications transferred money from accounts to cover salary
increases. Deputy Mayor Degling noted that this was simply the way of getting the pay raises into
the individual accounts.
On a motion made by Trustee Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Herman, the Resolution was
adopted.
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Herman Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Voting Aye
Deputy Mayor Degling Voting Aye
4. APPROVING USE OF THE STREETS FOR 18TH ANNUAL WESTCHESTER
TRIATHLON
Mr. Bradbury read the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION
APPROVING USE OF VILLAGE STREETS
FOR 1 8TH ANNUAL
WESTCHESTER TRIATHLON
RESOLVED,that the Westchester Triathlon,Inc, is authorized to use Village of Rye Brook
streets for the 18'Annual Westchester Triathlon on September 17, 2000 from 7:00 a.m. to 11;00
a.m, as requested in the letter dated July 31, 2000 and accompanying attachments from Steve
Tarpinian,Race Director.
Trustee Herman and Trustee Rand expressed concerns regarding the assurance that there will be
water stations and that the participants are well cared for during the race.
On a motion made by Trustee Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Herman, the Resolution was
adopted.
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Herman Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Voting Aye
Deputy Mayor Degling Voting Aye
DISCUSSION:
1. IBIS GROUP PROPOSAL
Deputy Mayor Degling gave a brief presentation regarding this proposal. The IBIS Group is
proposing a wellness and fitness center in the Village ofRye Brook through apartnership,which will
include the Village of Rye Brook, United Cerebral Palsy and Greenwich Hospital. All of Rye
Brook's residents, as well as the residents of neighboring communities, would be able to join this
facility. This center may include a gymnasium, swimming pool, fitness rooms, track, basketball
courts as well as other amenities. There would also be a therapeutic pool for rehabilitation work
and the rehabilitation functions would be fully staffed and equipped. Greenwich Hospital has
indicated that they need more room for their rehabilitation work. United Cerebral Palsy has
indicated that they would like to have a new swimming pool off site, so that their property could be
used for educational and training purposes. The proposal that is being considered is a three stage
proposal. The first stage is to determine the feasibility of the project. There are advantages to each
partner, but there are also many questions that must be answered before proceeding. The purpose
of the proposal is to determine the feasibility,which will be done within 60 days. If the proposal is
feasible, then the second stage would be to determine the details of the ownership, visitation,
contribution., etc. The concept is that the operating expenses would be paid for by memberships,
which would be open to residents of all the surrounding communities.
Trustee Rand asked if the IBIS Group will take responsibility for managing, Deputy Mayor Degling
responded that the management responsibilities can be handled by whomever the partners decided.
It was noted that the initial phase will cost$19,000,plus reimbursable travel costs and this amount
will be divided among the three partners. Once this phase has been completed, the partners will sit
down and determine how the total cost of construction will be met.
Mr. Bradbury suggested that the Village impose a maximum amount not to be exceeded for Phase
I. He also noted that the president and vice president of IBIS Group will be the individuals
responsible for this project.
Trustee Brackman stated that she was in attendance at the presentation and the graphics depicted a
very beautiful facility. She felt that the residents would be getting a state-of-the-art facility at a
reasonable membership fee. Deputy Mayor Degling noted that the IBIS Group suggested that this
facility will be in the 60,000-70,000 square foot range.
Trustee Herman asked for reassurance regarding the financial terms. He wanted to be sure that the
funds allocated were sufficient. Mr. Bradbury noted that the amount is sufficient for Phase I,
committing the Village for up to $7,700.
Deputy Mayor Degling noted that the ten acres of land at the corner of King Street and Lincoln
Avenue belongs to the Village and this property is being considered as the site for this facility.
There being no further comments from the Board, or members of the public, the Deputy Mayor
asked Mr. Powell to read the Resolution.
RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook is authorized to enter into a contract with the
IBIS Group for a Phase I Feasibility Study of the collaborative development of a wellness/fitness
center in the Village of Rye Brook, as set forth in a proposal of services dated August 4,2000,with
the cost thereof to be divided equally among the Village of Rye Brook, Greenwich Hospital and
United Cerebral Palsy of Westchester. The Village of Rye Brook's share is not to exceed$7,700.
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 Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Herman, the Resolution was
approved.
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Herman Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Voting Aye
Deputy Mayor Degling Voting Aye
REPORT:
1. THOMAS HRONCICH,SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION,RE:
RESIGNATION.
Deputy Mayor Degling noted that as Mr. Hroncich could not attend this evening's meeting, this
report would be deferred to the next Board of Trustees meeting. It was noted that today was Mr.
Hroncich's last day with the Village.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION:
1. ADVISORY COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION RE:
APPLICATION FOR WETLAND PERMITS AT 780 KING STREET & b
LITTLE KINGS WAY.
Deputy Mayor Degling noted that a written communication has been submitted by Susan Porto of
the Advisory Council on Environmental Conservation. They report that applications for a Wetlands
permit for construction of an in-ground swimming pool and patio,and spa,had been submitted The
recommendation of the committee is that siltation fencing, an adequate number of hay bales, and
animal friendly pool/spa filters be used in both locations.
Trustee Herman noted that Mr. Schiller, a member of the Environmental Conservation Council,
pointed out that there is an orange substance on 780 King Street that needs to be investigated further.
Deputy Mayor Degling asked that Mr. Victor Carosi, Village Engineer; William Gerety, Building
Inspector; and Mr, Christian Miller, Consultant present their findings at the next meeting.
Deputy Mayor Degling announced that the next Board of Trustee meetings would be held on
September 5t'and September 26`h, He then asked if any member of the Board had subjects that they
wished to discuss.
Trustee Rand noted that Victor Carosi has been making inspections of Belle pair and the Blind
Brook Estates and he asked that the Board be brought up-to-date on these inspections. Mr. Carosi
stated that stop work orders for problems with erosion control on both sites have been issued after
surprise inspections. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation also assisted
in the inspections.They were shut down for four days to one week while they refocused their efforts
on getting the erosion control measures up to the point that satisfies the Building Inspector,Village
Engineer, and the DEC. The Village will continue their efforts to ensure that both projects are in
compliance. Court appearances were scheduled and fines for direct violations may be applied.
Mr.Jack Watson of the Landmark Pool Company requested to be heard by the Board. He noted that
he is the contractor for 780 King Street and 6 Little Kings Way, He asked if it would be possible to
grant the application for Little Kings Way so that he could begin construction there as the problem
only exists on the property located at 780 King Street. It was noted that if there is no problem with
Little Kings Way then a Wetlands Permit will be issued. Deputy Mayor Degling felt that it would
be appropriate for the Board to have a Resolution for the next meeting, along with the comments of
Mr. Carosi on both sites, These applications will be placed on the next agenda.
Deputy Mayor Degling requested an Executive Session to be held on litigation. On a motion made
by Trustee Rand,and seconded by Trustee Bracicman,an Executive Session was scheduled to be held
at the end of the meeting.
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Herman Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Voting Aye
Deputy Mayor Degling Voting Aye
At 8;30 p.m., Mayor Filipowski was recognized. He noted that he and Mr. Dean Santon attended
a meeting on the Westchester County Airport. This meeting was held with regard to the violation
of the voluntary curfew by Delta Airlines and their subsidiary, Atlantic ,Southeast Airlines. This
airline will have a flight leaving the airport at 5:59 a.m. Several suggestions were made with regard
to combating this intrusion such as closing the garage from 12:00 p,m, until 6:30 a.m. The County
unsuccessfully tried to enforce the voluntary curfew a few years ago. This issue is being looked at
in how it affects water quality and noise pollution, The communities surrounding the airport will be
looking at ways to enforce the voluntary curfew. More information will be supplied at the next
Board meeting.
Mr, Ray Esposito of 13 Wyman North addressed the Board. He asked that a discussion of issues
regarding the possibility of sound and safety barriers at 287, within the Village of Rye Brook, be
placed on the agenda for the next meeting. Mayor Filipowski agreed to place this item on the agenda
of a future meeting..
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p,m.
Respectfully submitted,
Charles Peretz
Deputy Village Clerk