HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-10-22 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes REGULAR/SPECIAL MEETING
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22,2002-7:30 P.M.
7:00 P.M. - EXECUTIVE SESSION- Personnel & Litigation
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Considering Con Edison's application for a variance from the moratorium for site plan
approval to make certain improvements located in the public right of way on Lincoln
Avenue and Sunset Drive
2. Considering the application of Elisabet Carlson, 13 Lincoln Avenue, for a variance
from the Moratorium to re-subdivide a parcel of land
3. Considering amending a local law on garbage, refuse and rubbish
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Granting a variance from the Moratorium and setting a Public Hearing date in
considering Con Edison's application
2. Denying requested Variance from the Moratorium in consideration of Elisabet Carlson's
application located at 30 Lincoln Avenue
3. Opposing Westchester County's proposed deicing facility
4. Urging NYSDOT to design and implement a project to correct serious safety deficiencies
involving the intersection of King Street and the Hutchinson River Parkway
5. Withdrawing a Local Law to Amend Section 250-34, H-1 Hotel District, of the Village
Code from consideration
6. Consideration of Dr. Lee's Special Permit & Site Plan Approval located on 62 Bowman
Avenue
7. Referral to the Planning Board and setting a Public Hearing date on amending
Miscellaneous sections of the Village Code
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8. Referral to the Planning Board and setting a Public Hearing date to amend the Village
Code to create Section 250-40, Notification Requirements
9. Authorizing Modification of the Red Roof Farm subdivision plan to eliminate a Guide
Rail
10. Authorizing use of Village streets for Thanksgiving Day Parade
11. Appointments/Term limits for the Advisory Council on Parks and Recreation
12. Approving Meeting Minutes:
May 14, 2002
August 13, 2002
August 27, 2002
February 19, 2002
May 28, 2002
July 9, 2002
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
OLD BUSINESS
1. Report on Red Roof Development concerns from Engineering Consultant
2. Roadway/Sidewalk improvement and tree planting programs for the 2002-2003 fiscal
year
3. Various issues relating to the Deer Run subdivision and nearby Lincoln Avenue
corridor properties
4. Airlines that are not complying with the voluntary curfew
NEW BUSINESS
ACTION ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS SUBJECT TO THE CONSENT OF THE
TRUSTEES PRESENT AT THE MEETING
NEXT TRUSTEES MEETING: November 12, 2002 and November 26, 2002
CONVENE:
Mayor Filipowski called the meeting to order at 7:43 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
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BOARD: Mayor Francis Filipowski
Trustee Jody Brackman
Trustee Donald Degling
Trustee Carol Goodman
Trustee Dean Santon
STAFF: Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator
Connie Di Salvo, Assistant to the Village Administrator
Victor Carosi, Village Engineer
Ed Beane, Village Counsel
David Kvinge, Village Consultant
Chief Robert Santoro
Paula Patafio, Meeting Secretary
Mayor Filipowski noted that some of the business regarding Red Roof Farm would not begin
until the Village's Consultant, Dolph Rotfeld, arrived. Mr. Rotfeld had a previously scheduled
meeting and advised the Board of his intended late arrival.
Also noted was that the attorney of Gioffre & Gioffre representing Dr. Lee requested an
adjournment for the applicant. At this time Dr. Lee is fulfilling the restriction placed by his
Special Use Permit on subdividing the property by filing a Covenant with the Westchester
County Clerk's office. Trustee Santon felt that this application should be discussed, and pointed
out that two proposed resolutions had been prepared for the Board. The first resolution approved
the application. The second resolution denied the application. He stated that he would not
approve the application as is, and asked for a consensus of the Board. Mayor Filipowski
responded that he was not in favor of granting as proposed. He turned to the other Board
members. Trustees Brackman and Degling agreed with the Mayor. Trustee Goodman felt that a
different proposal would be more appropriate. Mr. Beane was asked to send a memorandum to
the applicant expressing the consensus of the Board, and detailing the concerns of all Board
members. The Board granted the applicant the adjournment, noting that this matter will be
placed on the agenda for the next meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. CONSIDERING CON EDISON'S APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE FROM
THE MORATORIUM FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO MAKE CERTAIN
IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY ON LINCOLN
AVENUE AND SUNSET DRIVE
Mayor Filipowski declared the Public Hearing open.
Mr. Bradbury noted that this is an underground facility gas regulator station. The site
will be 500 square feet, and is proposed for the west side of Lincoln Avenue on the
corner of the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Sunset Drive.
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Trustee Degling noted that Con Edison has deemed that this facility is required for the
residents. He felt that it was an appropriate application for a variance from the
Moratorium.
Trustee Santon noted that the Planning Board reviewed the substance of the underlying
site plan approval. This is one of several applications referred to the Planning Board for
a recommendation of whether or not it meets the standards of a waiver from the
Moratorium Law to justify the granting of a variance from said Law. He felt that the
applicant did not meet the standards, and he was surprised that the applicant did not send
representation to this meeting to make a presentation at the Public Hearing. He asked for
clarification of how the Planning Board could make the recommendation they made.
Mayor Filipowski noted that the hardship that the Planning Board found before
recommending approval of the variance was on the residents of the area.
Mr. Beane responded that this application is unique. The gauge box must be installed in
this area. This type of application is not the same as a property owner that is looking to
subdivide their property. In addition, when dealing with a public utility the standards are
more lenient than when dealing with a private owner.
On a motion made by Trustee Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Santon, the Public
Hearing was kept open:
TRUSTEE BRACKMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE DEGLING VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE GOODMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANTON VOTING AYE
MAYOR FILIPOWSKI VOTING AYE
2. CONSIDERING THE APPLICATION OF ELISABET CARLSON, 13 LINCOLN
AVENUE, FOR A VARIANCE FROM THE MORATORIUM TO RE-SUBDIVIDE
A PARCEL OF LAND
Judge Anthony Provenzano addressed the Board. He noted that the applicant was out of
the country due to an illness in her family. He asked that the Public Hearing be continued
to the next meeting when the applicant would be in attendance. He noted that he was
preparing documentation regarding the hardship to the applicant and would be prepared
for the next meeting.
Mayor Filipowski asked if any member of the public wished to address this application.
Mr. Ken Heller of Lincoln Avenue addressed the Board. He noted that this property has
not yet been sold but that the current owner had removed trees on the property in
anticipation of the sale. He stated that the applicant has made an application to remove a
large oak tree, but pointed out that the smaller trees were removed without an application.
He asked that the Village Engineer address this matter.
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Mayor Filipowski directed Mr. Bradbury to ensure that the Village Engineer is aware of
this matter.
Judge Provenzano stated that the applicant, in preparation of placing the home on the
market, had done some landscaping work on the property, which included clean up of
dead trees and shrubs. He noted that he would look into the matter further and advise the
Board of his findings at the next meeting.
On a motion made by Trustee Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Santon, the matter
was adjourned to the next meeting.
TRUSTEE BRACKMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE DEGLING VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE GOODMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANTON VOTING AYE
MAYOR FILIPOWSKI VOTING AYE
3. CONSIDERING AMENDING A LOCAL LAW ON GARBAGE, REFUSE, AND
RUBBISH
Mr. Beane noted that this local law was proposed several months ago. He stated that with
regard to the issue of Avon Circle, discussions have taken place and Avon Circle is not
prepared to adopt a container that would be consistent with this law. Therefore, there is
no need to adopt this law to approve the containers at this time.
Mr. Bradbury reiterated that he also spoke with the representative for Avon Circle and
was told that they were not ready to make the necessary change to the containers.
Trustee Santon stated that he was in favor of adopting the local law. He did, however,
have several concerns. He felt that suspending the wood chipper service would cause a
hardship to residents who have trees or tree limbs fall during a storm. The chipper can
handle a 22" log diameter, whereas the Code requires that the branches be cut into 3'
lengths and bundled.
Trustee Brackman also felt that the chipping service should be continued. When a storm
hits and there are tree branches that have fallen and the Village should assist the residents
with their removal. Mayor Filipowski agreed.
Mr. Bradbury offered an alternative. He suggested that branches could be cut into
bundles or placed into containers. The Village can provide a service to take care of the
larger logs and branches. He felt that a happy medium could be reached without
effecting the Code. Trustee Santon felt that this would be sufficient.
Trustee Santon also pointed out that curbside is a defined term, but he felt that the phrase
"place at the curb" creates confusion. People need to understand that curbside does not
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mean in the roadway. The Village must deal with the landscapers who are not following
the Village Code. They must be educated and direct contact with them must be created.
Mr. Beane made the corrections requested by the Board, which were considered to be
minor changes.
Mr. Ken Heller of Lincoln Avenue addressed the Board. He asked that the Administrator
work with the residents with regard to removal of trees and branches that have fallen
during storms. He felt that it would be more prudent if the Village allowed residents the
privilege of bringing this debris directly to the Village's compost site.
On a motion made by Trustee Degling and seconded by Trustee Brackman, the Public
Hearing was closed.
TRUSTEE BRACKMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE DEGLING VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE GOODMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANTON VOTING AYE
MAYOR FILIPOWSKI VOTING AYE
Mayor Filipowski moved to the Resolution portion of the meeting.
RESOLUTIONS
1. GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM THE MORATORIUM AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING DATE IN CONSIERING CON EDISON'S APPLICATION
Mr. Bradbury noted that this Resolution would be placed on the November 12, 2002
agenda as the Public Hearing would remain open until that date.
2. DENYING REQUESTED VARIANCE FROM THE MORATORIUM IN
CONSIDERATION OF ELISABET CARLSON'S APPLICATION LOCATED AT
30 LINCOLN AVENUE
Mr. Bradbury noted that this Resolution would also be placed on the November 12, 2002
agenda.
Trustee Santon asked how the resolutions for Con Edison and the Carlson applications
were drafted since the Carlson resolution was a proposed denial and the Con Edison
resolution was a proposed approval. Mr. Bradbury noted that both applications were
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referred to the Planning Board. The Planning Board made their recommendations and
these recommendations were incorporated into the resolutions.
3. OPPOSING WESTCHESTER COUNTY'S PROPOPSED DEICING FACILITY
Mr. Bradbury read the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION
OPPOSING WESTCHESTER COUNTY'S
PROPOSED DEICING FACILITY
WHEREAS, the Village Board of the Village of Rye Brook has received a copy
of the SEQR Positive Declaration Notice of Intent to the Draft Environmental Impact
Statement ("DEIS") for a DEIS Statement of Significance concerning Westchester
County's Proposed Airport Centralized Deicing Facility ("Deicing Facility"); and
WHEREAS, Westchester County officials and consultants made a presentation
concerning the Deicing Facility to the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook(the
"Board") and the public at the Board's September 24, 2002 meeting; and
WHEREAS, representatives of the Bellefair Deicing Task Force, Westchester
County Legislator Honorable Martin Rogowsky and members of the public made
presentations to the Board raising serious concerns regarding (a) the necessity for and the
size and scope of the Deicing Facility; and (b) its adverse impacts on the entire Village of
Rye Brook (the "Village"), including the destruction of twenty (20) acres of open space,
including ten (10) acres of woodlands and wetlands, the addition of fifteen (15) acres of
impervious surfaces, exacerbating runoff, exposure to significantly increased
concentrations of jet fumes, engine exhaust, and chemical overspray, noise pollution,
well water contamination, potential health and safety hazards caused by the enormous
chemical storage towers being proposed, road and traffic hazards from heavy truck
traffic, airport congestion and ground accidents and reduced air safety and crash
potential; and
WHEREAS, Westchester County's long-standing and consistent policy as to the
expansion of the Westchester County Airport (the "Airport"), as forcefully articulated by
the Honorable Andrew Spano Westchester County Executive, and other elected and
appointed Westchester County officials is now and has always been that Westchester
County was strongly opposed to any expansion of the Airport and would take all actions
within its power to insure that no Airport Expansion occurs; and
WHEREAS, the enormous size of the project, a Twenty-Three Million, Five
Hundred thousand and 00/100 ($23,500,000.00) Dollar facility with five (5) deicing pads,
each capable of servicing the Airport's largest jets, accompanied by two (2) sixty (60')
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foot high each, Two Million (2,000,000) Gallon storage tanks for glycol-laden water and
a One Hundred Fifty Thousand (150,000) Gallon storage tank for high concentrate of
glycol-laden water is inconsistent with Westchester County's opposition to Airport
expansion, and if approved and constructed, constitutes substantial Airport expansion;
and
WHEREAS, unlike its conduct when proposing other projects of this size and
complexity, Westchester County did not engage in a public scoping process, which
process would have provided members of the public, Village officials and other
interested communities the opportunity to learn about the project and provide input at an
early stage; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board and staff, the Bellefair Deicing Facility Task
Force, and other groups have done substantial research and investigation in a very short
time period to gather information about the proposed Deicing Facility project and
alternatives which will not have the same adverse impacts on the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village asserts that far less intrusive alternative solutions exist
to resolve deficiencies in the current deicing operations at the Airport which alternative(s)
would render the proposed Deicing Facility unnecessary and unwarranted; and
WHEREAS, to date, these alternatives have not been duly considered by
Westchester County; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook
strongly opposes the Westchester County Airport Deicing Facility Proposal; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Village of Rye Brook urges Westchester
County to seek alternative solutions to remedy the deficiencies related to the current
deicing operations, including locating any new deicing facility on an alternate site on the
Airport grounds, and vastly reducing the size and scope of said facility, which
alternatives would greatly reduce, if not eliminate, the severe adverse impacts to Rye
Brook residents residing in the immediate area of the Airport, and to the entire Village of
Rye Brook and neighboring communities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village expresses its strong support of
the efforts of the Bellefair Deicing Facility Task Force, United Cerebral Palsy,
neighboring municipalities in New York State and Connecticut, homeowners associations
and other organizations opposing the Proposed Deicing Facility; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook pledges its
support to the efforts of these organizations, including but not limited to seeking the
support of local, Westchester County, State and Federal elected and appointed officials,
devoting its resources, staff and outside experts to study the impacts of the Deicing
Facility Proposal and alternatives far less intrusive than Westchester County's Proposal;
and
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IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Board shall immediately seek
and retain its own experts and consultants, including engineering firms with expertise in
Airport design and legal counsel, to work in cooperation with outside consultants retained
by other municipalities and private organizations, including the Bellefair Deicing Facility
Task Force, or alone if necessary, to protect the interests of the residents of the Village of
Rye Brook, and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized to call a special
meeting at the earliest possible date to retain the necessary experts.
Mayor Filipowski noted that the Board had several changes that they requested be
incorporated into the Resolution. Trustee Degling made grammatical corrections, as well
as requesting that the word technology be replaced with solution. Mayor Filipowski
stated that he had an issue regarding the acreage affected. Trustee Santon agreed with the
Mayor, noting that this project encompasses twenty acres. Ten acres of mature forests
and wetlands will be removed, and fifteen acres of impervious surface will be added.
Mayor Filipowski also requested that the dollar amount noted for the cost estimate from
the County be corrected. Trustee Goodman requested several changes that began a
discussion of the possibility of the existence of well water. Mr. Beane was directed to
ensure that the changes were accurate. Trustee Brackman stated that the Board wanted to
highlight that they were opposed to the expansion of the airport. Trustee Santon felt that
it is important to also highlight the Board's objection to the removal of the twenty acres
of open space, which includes ten acres of woodlands/wetlands.
Trustee Santon noted that the Village of Rye Brook owns 29 acres of
recreational/municipal property in the area that will be affected by this De-Icing facility.
This brings up a proprietary issue. Mayor Filipowski stated that at this time the Village
must move forward. Mr. Beane noted that requested corrections/changes would be
incorporated into the Resolution.
Mr. Brad Hamburger of Bellefair addressed the Board. He thanked the Board and
Village Staff for their hard work in putting together this excellent Resolution. Trustee
Brackman thanked the members of the Task Force for their comments and assistance.
Trustee Santon asked for the Village Administrator's assistance in obtaining some of the
documents regarding the expansion of the airport such as the "Terminal Capacity
Agreement." It is important to focus on where this airport could be going with regard to
expansion.
Mayor Filipowski read a portion of a letter that he wrote for publication in the local
newspapers, noting that the proposal is not the environmental redemption plan that it has
been billed. He thanked everyone for their input and assistance.
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On a motion made by Trustee Degling and seconded by Trustee Brackman, the
Resolution was adopted as amended.
TRUSTEE BRACKMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE DEGLING VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE GOODMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANTON VOTING AYE
MAYOR FILIPOWSKI VOTING AYE
4. URGING NYSDOT TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A PROJECT TO
CORRECT SERIOUS SAFETY DEFICIENCIES INVOLVING THE
INTERSECTION OF KING STREET AND THE HUTCHINSON RIVER
PARKWAY
Mr. Bradbury read the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION
URGING NYSDOT TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A PROJECT TO
CORRECT SERIOUS SAFETY DEFICIENCIES
INVOLVING THE INTERSECTION OF KING STREET
AND THE HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY
WHEREAS, King Street (New York State Route 120A) is a major thoroughfare
that travels North-South through the Village of Rye Brook connecting the Sound Shore
Communities with the Hutchinson River Parkway (the "Parkway"), Interstate 684 and
other major arteries that lead to communities in central Westchester; and
WHEREAS, the portion of King Street located in the State of New York is
owned and/or solely controlled by New York State through the New York Department of
Transportation; and
WHEREAS, King Street is a narrow two (2) lane road intersected by numerous
secondary streets and the Hutchinson River Parkway and is traveled by local residents,
commuters, school buses and commercial vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the interchange of King Street and the Hutchinson River Parkway
includes exit and entrance ramps where traffic is required to make left turns across King
Street either to enter the Parkway or, having exited the Parkway to proceed along King
Street; and
WHEREAS, there currently are no traffic control devices or signs to control
traffic at this interchange; and
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WHEREAS, a considerable amount of residential and commercial development
within the Village of Rye Brook has occurred within the past five (5) years that has
resulted in an increased volume of traffic on King Street specifically including, but not
limited to, the addition of two hundred sixty three (263) homes from the Bellefair
Subdivision which places traffic directly onto King Street; a Senior Living Facility which
will be constructed adjacent to the Bellefair Subdivision; and the anticipated occupancy
of the commercial building located at 900 King Street which presently is vacant, whose
occupants will commute to the property at 900 King Street by traveling on King Street,
the Hutchinson River Parkway or other arteries; and
WHEREAS, there are other residential and commercial projects proposed to be
developed that will increase the volume of traffic on King Street and exiting the
Hutchinson River Parkway at the King Street exit; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the safety concerns that existed on King Street
even before the more recent developments, and in recognition of safety concerns that
existed at the time, in or about 1992 to July 1994, the New York State Department of
Transportation conducted a detailed traffic study of issues involving and related to the
King Street/Hutchinson River Parkway interchange which study concluded that serious
safety issues existed at this intersection, creating a dangerous condition, which the
Department of Transportation characterized as unacceptable, particularly involving traffic
making left turns across King Street during periods of heavy traffic; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the study and its findings, the State allocated the sum
of Three Million and 00/100 ($3,000,000.00) Dollars to fund the reconfiguration of the
interchange to cure this dangerous condition; and
WHEREAS, since September 1996, the date on which the Department of
Transportation's Final Design Report/Environmental Assessment was issued until the
present, no part of the Department of Transportation's findings concerning this
interchange have been implemented; and
WHEREAS, in or about August 2002, the Village of Rye Brook learned that the
State withdrew the Three Million and 00/100 ($3,000,000.00) Dollars it had allocated to
cure the dangerous traffic conditions that now exist at this interchange and as a result, the
Department of Transportation has determined that it cannot and will not proceed to
implement any of the safety improvements set forth in its Report; and
WHEREAS, because King Street is a State road and the Department of
Transportation has sole authority to implement these safety improvements, the Village of
Rye Brook has no authority to implement these improvements without the participation
and funding from the Department of Transportation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook
hereby notifies the New York State Department of Transportation and the State of New
York that the dangerous traffic condition and serious traffic safety deficiencies at the
King Street/Hutchinson River Parkway interchange identified by the Department of
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Transportation's September 1996 Final Design Report/Environmental Assessment have
not been remedied and continue to exist; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the New York State Department of
Transportation's failure to move forward with the proposed improvements of the
interchange to remedy the dangerous conditions that exist, the State's withdrawal of the
funding it allocated for these improvements and the Department of Transportation's
decision not to take any further action to implement the improvements because of the
lack of funds, has perpetuated this dangerous condition and placed in jeopardy the safety
of Rye Brook residents and others traversing King Street and entering and exiting the
Hutchinson River Parkway in the area of that interchange; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook hereby requests
the New York State Department of Transportation restore adequate funding and design
engineering support for this project and move forward immediately to revise and
implement the improvements set forth in its September 1996 Final Design
Report/Environmental Assessment, or suggest an acceptable alternative design, to correct
the dangerous condition that exists at this interchange; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook requests as an
immediate positive first step, the New York State Department of Transportation approve
Rye Brook's request for a reduction in the speed limit on King Street from Forty (40)
MPH to Thirty-Five (35) MPH and eliminate all passing lanes from the County Airport to
the Village of Port Chester boundary line; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, on behalf of the Village of Rye
Brook, is authorized to send letters, petitions and other documents to the New York State
Department of Transportation and other relevant State, local, and to the extent advisable,
federal agencies, including but not limited to the Village's elected representatives on each
of these bodies, urging the State of New York and/or the Department of Transportation
to: (a)restore the funding necessary to revise and implement the improvements found by
the New York State Department of Transportation's Final Design Report/Environmental
Assessment to be necessary; (b) reduce the speed limit of King Street from Forty (40)
MPH to Thirty-Five (35) MPH; and (c) proceed immediately to remedy the dangerous
condition at the intersection, including taking all interim steps, such as the installation of
traffic control devices and appropriate signage, while the permanent improvements are
studied, reviewed and implemented.
Trustee Brackman asked that the language throughout the Resolution be made consistent.
Trustee Degling asked that signage be added into the Resolution.
Trustee Santon noted that as a result of Greenwich not being on board with the proposed
work the project lost its funding. He asked when this funding withdrawal occurred and
how the Village was notified by New York State. Mayor Filipowski responded that this
occurred on June 13, 1996 when Connecticut refused the proposal.
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It was noted that the Connecticut Department of Transportation is working on installing
notification signs along the Merritt Parkway before New York State will install the no left
turn sign at the exit ramp. It would create a dangerous situation if cars approached the
exit and then found they could not make a left hand turn. Mr. Bradbury is following up
on this matter.
Trustee Degling noted that the next joint meeting of the Task Force was scheduled for
November 1, 2002. This is a follow up meeting to the August meeting.
Mr. Hamburger of Bellefair addressed the Board. He noted that his profession has him
driving over 25,000 miles per year in approximately a 100-mile radius from Rye Brook.
In all of his travels he has found that this intersection is the most dangerous intersection
that he has encountered.
Mr. Peter Schlactus of Bellefair addressed the Board. He noted that this issue is clearly a
matter of great importance. As a representative for the Bellefair Homeowners
Association he offered their assistance.
On a motion made by Trustee Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Degling, the
Resolution was adopted, as amended.
TRUSTEE BRACKMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE DEGLING VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE GOODMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANTON VOTING AYE
MAYOR FILIPOWSKI VOTING AYE
5. WITHDRAWING A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND SECTION 250-34, H-1 HOTEL
DISTRICT, OF THE VILLAGE CODE FROM CONSIDERATION
Mr. Bradbury read the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION
WITHDRAWING A LOCAL LAW TO
AMEND SECTION 250-34. H-1 HOTEL DISTRICT
OF THE VILLAGE CODE FROM CONSIDERATION
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees had drafted a local law to amend Section 250-
34, H-1 Hotel District of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook; and
WHEREAS, the proposed local law was referred to the Planning Board by the
Board of Trustees on July 23, 2002 and the Planning Board, after careful consideration
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and deliberation at its September 12 and October 8, 2002 meetings, did not recommend
adoption of the proposed amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees
hereby withdraws the proposed amendments from consideration.
Trustee Brackman requested that Mr. Kvinge address this matter for clarification. Mr.
Kvinge noted that the changes were proposed to eliminate the non-conforming status of
the parcel of land located in the corner of Anderson Hill Road and King Street, within the
H1 Hotel District. That parcel, because of a determination by the Building Inspector, had
deficiencies in lot area and frontage. The proposed amendments were directed at those
deficiencies.
Mr. Beane noted that these amendments would clarify the variances that would be
required of an application in order to construct a hotel on that parcel of land. Mr.
Bradbury noted that the applicant for the Garden Inn would still need variances for their
application, even if these amendments were approved. The amendments do not have an
impact on the Village, or on the other hotels within the Village.
Trustee Brackman noted that as the zoning and frontage requirements exist, nothing can
be built. Mr. Kvinge stated that it is currently a legally existing non-conforming lot. The
Planning Board reviewed the proposed amendments and did not agree with them. They
felt that a review of the zone itself may be appropriate.
Trustee Santon noted that a hotel zone was created but a hotel cannot be built because of
the frontage and the bulk standards. However, the parcel is a legal building lot and would
be classified as a legally existing non-conforming parcel. Mr. Kvinge clarified by noting
the bulk standard and minimum frontage really come into play when someone is creating
a parcel. This applicant is not looking to subdivide the parcel. Trustee Degling noted
that the Code also says that the parcel must have frontage on a road with a 100' right of
way. As neither Anderson Hill Road nor King Street has the 100' right of way, the parcel
would require a variance. This text was inserted into the code because of the Rye Town
Hilton and Westchester Avenue but does not apply to any other area in the Village.
Mr. Beane noted that the Planning Board had a problem with the amendments because
they felt that the amendments did not fix the problem. The Planning Board would like to
do a more extensive study. Trustee Degling felt that this study should be commenced
immediately.
Trustee Santon believed that in December 1982 this parcel was spot zoned for a hotel.
The contract vendee Omnitel approached the Village about changing the zoning for this
parcel. A second local law approved the application of Omnitel to designate that parcel
as a hotel zone. In January 1995, the hotel zone was modified again and this created the
problems that now exist. Trustee Santon noted that no one has been able to construct a
hotel on this parcel for more than 20 years. He felt that the Board should look at
alternative zoning for this parcel.
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Mr. Kvinge recommended that the resolution before the Board to withdraw the proposed
amendments be considered at this time in order to allow for more detailed studies to be
approved.
On a motion made by Trustee Brackman and seconded by Trustee Goodman the
Resolution was adopted.
TRUSTEE BRACKMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE DEGLING VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE GOODMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANTON VOTING AYE
MAYOR FILIPOWSKI VOTING AYE
6. CONSIDERATION OF DR. LEE'S SPECIAL PERMIT & SITE PLAN
APPROVAL LOCATED ON 62 BOWMAN AVENUE
Mayor Filipowski reminded everyone that as a result of a request from the applicant's
attorney, this matter was adjourned
7. REFERRAL TO THE PLANNIG BOARD AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
DATE ON AMENDING MISCELLANEOUS SECTIONS OF THE VILLAGE
CODE
Mr. Bradbury read the following Resolutions:
RESOLUTION
REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD AND
SETTING DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON
AMENDING MISCELLANEOUS SECTIONS
OF THE VILLAGE CODE
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is considering Local Law 9-2002 to amend
miscellaneous sections of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook; and
WHEREAS, the proposed text amendments are attached to this resolution, with
text to be deleted shown in strikeout and text to be added shown in underline.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Rye Brook hereby refers the proposed text amendments, as attached hereto, to
the Planning Board for review and comment; and be it further
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook shall hold a
public hearing on November 26, 2002 at 7:30 p.m., at the Village Hall, 938 King Street,
Rye Brook, New York to consider Local Law 9-2002 to amend various sections of the
Village Code.
On a motion made by Trustee Brackman and seconded by Trustee Degling the Resolution
was adopted.
TRUSTEE BRACKMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE DEGLING VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE GOODMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANTON VOTING AYE
MAYOR FILIPOWSKI VOTING AYE
8. REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING DATE TO AMEND THE VILLAGE CODE TO CREATE SECTION
250-40, NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Mr. Bradbury read the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION
REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD AND
SETTING DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON
AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE TO
CREATE SECTION 250-40,NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is considering Local Law 10-2002 to amend
the Code of the Village of Rye Brook to create Chapter 250-40, Notification
Requirements, and to amend various other sections of the Code to include new references
to Section 250-40; and
WHEREAS,the proposed text amendments are attached to this resolution.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Rye Brook hereby refers the proposed text amendments, as attached hereto, to
the Planning Board for review and comment; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook shall hold a
public hearing on November 26, 2002 at 7:30 p.m., at the Village Hall, 938 King Street,
Rye Brook, New York to consider Local Law 10-2002 to create Chapter 250-40,
Notification Requirements, and to amend various other sections of the Code to include
new references to Section 250-40.
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A discussion regarding properties where the owners were absent took place. It was noted
that there was an incident where the co-owners of a property were divorced, the wife co-
owned and retained possession of the house, however, the husband was the owner
according to the tax roll. The wife, as co-owner, did not receive the notification of a
proposed construction to be done on the adjacent property. Mr. Bradbury noted that the
proposed signage would help ensure that everyone is properly notified of pending
applications. The Resolution was amended to incorporate the suggestions made by the
Board to include properties where the owner's address is different from the property's
address.
On a motion made by Trustee Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Degling, the
Resolution was adopted, as amended.
TRUSTEE BRACKMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE DEGLING VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE GOODMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANTON VOTING AYE
MAYOR FILIPOWSKI VOTING AYE
9. AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION OF THE RED ROOF FARM SUBDIVISION
PLAN TO ELIMINATE A GUIDE RAIL
Mr. Bradbury read the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION OF THE
RED ROOF FARM SUBDIVISION PLAN TO ELIMINATE A GUIDE RAIL
WHEREAS, on September 3, 1998, the Board of Trustees for the Village of Rye
Brook granted final subdivision approval for the Red Roof Farm Subdivision, now
known as Blind Brook Estates, subject to certain conditions, including but not limited to
requiring OLC/RBAG to post a performance bond guaranteeing certain infrastructure
improvements required by the subdivision resolution; and
WHEREAS, one of the required infrastructure improvements was the location of
a guide rail on a portion of the cul-de-sac of Birch Lane; and
WHEREAS, the subdivision has been substantially completed and OLC has
requested that this guide rail on Birch Lane be eliminated as its engineer has advised and
provided the Village with supporting documentation that accepted engineering practices
do not require the construction of a guide rail in this location; and
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WHEREAS, the Village Engineer has reviewed the request by OLC and the
supporting documentation by OLC's engineers and concurs that the guide rail is not
needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the modification to the
subdivision plans to eliminate the requirement that a guide rail be installed by OLC on
Birch Lane.
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that all other applicable provisions,
conditions and restrictions of the subdivision plan notes, conditions of sub-division
approval and restrictive covenants shall remain in full force and effect.
Trustee Santon noted there were two guide rail issues that needed to be addressed: the
easterly cul de sac on Red Roof Drive and the cul de sac on Birch Lane. He felt that this
matter should be referred to the Planning Board for their recommendation.
Mr. Bradbury noted that the developer has submitted a plan that the Village approved.
The plan had a metal guide rail. The Village is prepared to accept an alternative guide
rail that has been proposed by the developer. This alternative is a combination of wood
and metal. Similar guide rails have been installed in the Village. This matter can be
referred to the Planning Board for their recommendation, however, the developer has
every right to move ahead and install the guide rails as they were approved. Mayor
Filipowski stated that the Village Board is moving ahead with the recommendations
made by the Village's Staff. After researching the matter, they have determined that the
guide rail can be removed and that the second guide rail could be the alternate proposal.
They have also determined that this is a minor modification.
Mr. Beane noted that the developer has the right to put up metal guide rails in both places
and be done, however, this does not satisfy the residents. There is a major safety issue
with removing the guide rail on Red Roof Drive. An alternative that is strong enough,
that will do the job that it was proposed to do, has been made. Mr. Carosi was asked to
address this matter. He noted that guide rails were part of the approval Resolutions. The
developer is now proposing an alternative.
On a motion made by Trustee Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Degling, the
resolution was adopted.
TRUSTEE BRACKMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE DEGLING VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE GOODMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANTON VOTING AYE
MAYOR FILIPOWSKI VOTING AYE
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Mayor Filipowski called for a five-minute recess. He noted that the next item to be address
would be the items regarding Red Roof Farms under Old Business of the agenda.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. REPORT ON RED ROOF DEVELOPMENT CONCERNS FROM
ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
Mr. Beane began the discussion by giving a brief background of the matter. He noted
that the Village has had a number of discussions with a number of residents regarding the
Red Roof Subdivision. A number of different drainage problems have been discussed,
both in and out of the subdivision. This is a global problem, and it needs to be studied as
a global problem so that when one problem was corrected another problem will not be
created. Mr. Rotfeld, the Village's consultant, has completed a preliminary study of the
entire situation.
Mr. Rotfeld addressed the Board. He noted that in an attempt to divert water from one
property to another, additional problems were created. The water runs through the
backyards of the Red Roof Farm property owners, running from one property to another.
As a result, there are many concerned residents. Surveys of what physically exists need
to be completed, and plans showing the grades must be submitted. Mr. Rotfeld noted that
Mr. Delano's firm has completed some `as built' surveys showing grades. These existing
surveys should be used in order to save the Village money. A solution needs to be found
to prevent water from one property running onto another property. Chances are that to
solve the problems a drain line needs to be installed along the rear yards of the properties.
In building such a drainage line - which obviously would have been much easier at the
beginning of the subdivision when there were no buildings constructed - there will be
extensive disturbances to landscaping, trees, and patios. Another option would be to
construct drainage lines between lots.
With regard to the northerly side of the subdivision, a surveyor has been hired. The
survey should be completed within three weeks. A proposal to extend the storm drains
has been made. The drain lines that come out at the curb will become a problem in the
winter as ground water will freeze when it hits the open air. He noted that there was a
problem with one property owner not wishing to grant an easement that still needs to be
rectified.
Mr. Beane noted that a list of drainage problems has been put together from information
supplied by the residents. He felt that it would be very helpful to the Village and
residents if a Work Session or Special Meeting was held so that all the information could
be reviewed to ensure that all the problems were being addressed, and that no new
problems were being created.
Mayor Filipowski agreed and proposed a Work Session to be held prior to the next Board
of Trustees meeting. Mr. Beane felt that the staff should meet with the residents prior to
the meeting. Mr. Rotfeld suggested that each homeowner be contacted, site walks be
completed, and all information gathered. He felt that the engineers should be sent out to
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speak with the residents. He asked for two weeks to gather the information. Once the
information was reviewed then a Work Session should be scheduled.
Trustee Santon stated that there were other matters that needed to be resolved. He noted
that there is an approved 1998 landscape plan that refers to preservation of existing
impacted trees. A lack of trees has a direct impact on drainage. In addition, he felt that
the developer did not comply with the approved 1998 limits of disturbance plans and the
landscape plan that includes new street trees as well as the preservation of existing
mature trees. Mayor Filipowski stated that the staff needs to review these matters in
order to determine exactly what has happened.
Mr. Rauso, of 9 Berkley Lane, a property owner, noted that he was still unclear about
drainage lines down property lines to catch storm water and direct it to the catch basins.
He felt that this would not address the water that runs through the properties. He has
hired an engineer who has proposed a curtain drain that will tie into the manhole. This
would eliminate the problems for three different property owners. He strongly requested
that the Village look into this proposal, walk his property, and review all the problem
areas.
Mayor Filipowski stated that the Village was aggressively working to solve the drainage
problems. He asked that Mr. Rauso contact Mr. Rotfeld to discuss this matter in detail.
Mayor Filipowski returned to the agenda, calling for item 910 under Resolutions:
10. AUTHORIZING USE OF VILLAGE STREETS FOR THANKSGIVING DAY
PARADE
Mr. Bradbury read the following Resolution.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING USE OF VILLAGE STREETS
FOR THANKSGIVING PARADE
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook authorizes
the use of Village streets on Friday, November 29, 2002 for the annual Thanksgiving
Parade along the route described in the letter dated October 9, 2002 from Glenn Wilson,
Property Manager for Win Ridge Realty, L.L.C.; 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.
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On a motion made by Trustee Degling, and seconded by Trustee Brackman, the
Resolution was adopted.
TRUSTEE BRACKMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE DEGLING VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE GOODMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANTON VOTING AYE
MAYOR FILIPOWSKI VOTING AYE
11. APPOINTMENTS/TERM LIMITS FOR THE ADVISORY COUNIL ON PARKS
AND RECREATION
Mr. Bradbury read the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENTS/TERM LIMITS FOR THE
ADVISORY COUNCIL ON PARKS AND RECREATION
RESOLVED, that Ed Kulik of 42 Meadowlark Road is hereby reappointed for a
term of one year that expires at noon on the first Monday in April, 2003; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Robert Becker of 3 Birch Lane is hereby
reappointed for a term of two years that expires at noon on the first Monday in April,
2004; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Joanne Citrin of One Old Oak Road is hereby
reappointed for a term of one year that expires at noon on the first Monday in April,
2003; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Jon Horowitz of 15 Sleepy Hollow Road is
hereby reappointed for a term of one year that expires at noon on the first Monday in
April, 2003; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Kevin Treacy of 2 Birch Lane is hereby
reappointed for a term of two years that expires at noon on the first Monday in April,
2004; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that John Magliano of 2 Meadowlark Road is hereby
reappointed for a term of two years that expires at noon on the first Monday in April,
2004; and be it
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that Susan Stockel of 6 Little Kings Lane is hereby
reappointed for a term of two years that expires at noon on the first Monday in April,
2004.
Minor changes were recommended. On a motion made by Trustee Degling, and
seconded by Trustee Brackman, the Resolution was adopted as amended.
TRUSTEE BRACKMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE DEGLING VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE GOODMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANTON VOTING AYE
MAYOR FILIPOWSKI VOTING AYE
12. APPROVING MEETING MINUTES:
May 14, 2002
August 13, 2002
August 27, 2002
February 19, 2002
May 28, 2002
July 9, 2002
Mayor Filipowski noted that the minutes for February 19, 2002 would be held to the next
meeting.
On a motion made by Trustee Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Goodman, the
Summaries were accepted.
TRUSTEE BRACKMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE DEGLING VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE GOODMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANTON VOTING AYE
MAYOR FILIPOWSKI VOTING AYE
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Bradbury reviewed items that the Village has been moving forward on. He reviewed utility
easements in the Village. He noted that Tennessee Gas has voluntarily agreed to install
landscaping near the Blind Brook High School entrance. He also reviewed other utility easement
areas in the Village to be landscaped by utility companies.
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Mr. Bradbury noted that the Rich Manor survey will be completed by the end of the month.
Mr. Bradbury reviewed the status of the house next to Village Hall, which is the firehouse site.
He stated that work has begun with regard to demolition of the building, beginning with the shut
off of all utilities. Mr. Bradbury also commented that preliminary work has begun on Ridge
Street.
Trustee Santon thanked Mr. Carosi for his recent utility company update. He found that some of
the proposed remedies that Verizon has put forward are inadequate. He felt that the unsightly
array of boxes on West Ridge Street would not be properly screened by the proposed
landscaping. He also felt that the apparatus hanging off the pole on Old Oak Road (between 99
and 911) would not be screened by the landscaping.
Mr. Bradbury responded that these matters are being reviewed administratively, and the final
decision will be presented to the Board for their approval.
Trustee Brackman asked if the landscaping on Anderson Hill Road was completed. Mr. Kvinge
noted that the shrubs that have been planted along the street will grow fairly quickly. In three or
four years this installation will fully be screened.
OLD BUSINESS:
2. ROADWAY/SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT AND TREE PLANTING
PROGRAMS FOR THE 2002-2003 FISCAL YEAR
Trustee Santon pointed out that Mr. Carosi reviewed the wish list for the Village with
regard to roadwork. This list included approximately $220,000 worth of roadway work,
and an additional $200,000 of additional projects that have been recommended but are
not funded yet. Trustee Santon felt that the Board should discuss where the budgeted
monies should be spent. At a prior meeting, a $15,000 roadway project on Maywood was
approved. Mr. Carosi stated that the Maywood project is road paving.
Trustee Santon asked for an update on pending projects, along with a list of the priorities.
Trustee Brackman asked whether or not the Village's Staff was interested in hearing
Trustee input of where these funds should be directed.
Trustee Santon noted that there were $428,000 worth of projects and only $160,000 to
work with. How could the projects be done with only one-third of the funding in place.
Mr. Bradbury noted that the Village Staff has put together a list of roadwork proposed.
He noted that Lincoln Avenue is one area that requires work and there was a potential of
obtaining grant money for this work.
Mr. Bradbury noted that the County has started doing their preliminary work on Ridge
Street. They are attempting to get as much work done as possible before winter.
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3. VARIOUS ISSUES RELATING TO THE DEER RUN SUBDIVISION AND
NEARBY LINCOLN AVENUE CORRIDOR PROPERTIES
Trustee Santon noted that when he was researching the proposed Carlson subdivision he
discovered the documentation regarding a Tree Preservation easement at the Deer Run
Subdivision. As Mr. Heller stated at a prior meeting, there was a 15' wide tree
preservation easement with a swale for drainage around the perforator of the entire 17 lot
Deer Run subdivision. A number of those properties have references to this easement
that was never granted in document form to the Village. However, some of the properties
do not have this reference. The Village needs to communicate with the property owners
that are impacted by this easement and verify whether it has been complied with. The
intent was to create a visual buffer, and a wetland buffer. He believed that many of the
residents were not aware of the easement. The restriction is that no vegetation can be
removed within that 15' area without planning work. Mr. Bradbury stated that the
residents can be notified of this easement.
Mr. Ken Heller addressed the Board for a third time. He noted that the Deer Run Tree
Preservation easement has not been enforced or respected. There are pools and other
structures that have been constructed within this easement. Pools have been constructed
within the area. The structures exceed the Code when the residences were built and,
therefore, some of the homes do not have a 15' backyard.
Mr. Heller also addressed the reduction in the width of the roadway on Lincoln Avenue
because of the installation of sidewalks. The safety valve on the right hand side where
people could swing off into the gravel is gone and it is has been replaced with curbing
and sidewalks. He asked that signage be put up immediately noting road narrowing.
He addressed the resurfacing of Lincoln Avenue North, noting that the developer of
Bellefair has not finished the resurfacing. This road lies in two Villages, and only the
Rye Brook portion can be done. He suggested that the Board ask Harrison to get into the
act.
4. AIRLINES THAT ARE NOT COMPLYING WITH THE VOLUNTARY
CURFEW
Mayor Filipowski asked what can be done regarding airlines that do not comply with the
voluntary curfew. Mr. Beane responded that he would try and come up with an
appropriate approach to this matter. Mayor Filipowski felt that a follow up should be
done with the Legislators in the Senate regarding this voluntary curfew.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Ken Finder, the President of the Rye Brook Youth Soccer Club and as a resident of Rye
Brook, addressed the Board. The Rye Brook Youth Soccer Club works in partnership with the
Rye Brook Recreation Department. He discussed the problem with the existing fields. He also
pointed out that the type of fields need to be addressed. This weekend there were eight games
scheduled, but there were no fields available. The Village needs a soccer field and they can't
wait another two or three years to construct one. There needs to be more cooperation between
the Village Board and the Board of Education. The compost site has been discussed for a soccer
field, and this project needs to be accelerated.
ACTION ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS SUBJECT AT THE CONSENT OF THE
TRUSTEES PRESENT AT THE MEETING
Trustee Santon asked that a matter be addressed that should have been addressed under the
heading of Old Business. He felt that alternate zoning measures in the region surrounding
Anderson Hill Road and King Street should be put on the agenda for referral to the Planning
Consultant (F.P. Clark Associates) and Planning Board. Mayor Filipowski asked that this matter
be put on the agenda of November 12th.
Trustee Santon noted that the deadline for the fence removal at the ball field has passed. Mr.
Beane stated that he was working on a proposed Resolution and asked that it be dealt with during
an Executive Session.
Mayor Filipowski asked for a motion for an Executive Session. On a motion made by Trustee
Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Santon, the Board scheduled an Executive Session to be
held immediately.
Upon the Board's return from the Executive Session, Mr. Beane noted that the developer would
be charged for the removal of the fence to be removed by Village Staff. On a motion made by
Trustee Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Santon, the Resolution was approved. The dollar
amount would be added to the developer's account.
TRUSTEE BRACKMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE DEGLING VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE GOODMAN VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SANTON VOTING AYE
MAYOR FILIPOWSKI VOTING AYE
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Mayor Filipowski announced that the next Board of Trustee meetings were scheduled for
November 12, 2002 and November 26, 2002.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Christopher J. Bradbury
Village Clerk
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