HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-06-09 - Board of Trustees Meeting Documents VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS
VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
TUESDAY,JUNE 9, 2015
7:00 P.M. —EXECUTIVE SESSION: property acquisition
7:30 P.M. —REGULAR MEETING:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
REPORT/PRESENTATIONS:
1) 6th Grade Basketball Honors
2) Denise Knauer, Town of Rye Assessor — presentation on tax assessment
process and tentative tax rolls
AFFORDABLE HOUSING:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1) Considering a local law amending Chapter 6 of the Village Code regarding
Major Capital Improvements for Affordable Middle-Income Units at
BelleFair.
2) Considering a Tier III Home Occupation Permit for a Yoga Studio at 16
Lincoln Avenue
RESOLUTIONS:
1) Considering a local law amending Chapter 6 of the Village Code regarding
Major Capital Improvements for Affordable Middle-Income Units at
BelleFair.
2) Considering a Tier III Home Occupation Permit for a Yoga Studio at 16
Lincoln Avenue
3) Set a public hearing regarding consideration of a local law to establish a
Community Choice Aggregation Energy Program in the Village of Rye Brook
for June 23, 2015
4) Considering a bid award for Contract#15-12: Recreation Bus Transportation
5) Considering appointments to the Airport Advisory Council
6) Considering the rejection of a bid for Basketball Court Resurfacing at Pine
Ridge Park
7) Considering a contract extension with Central Tree Services, Inc.
8) Considering the approval of Minutes from April 14 and April 28, 2015
9) Considering a request for the use of Harkness Park by the Blind Brook-Rye
Federation of Teachers for an event (added)
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1) Countywide Plastic Bag Ban
ACTION ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS SUBJECT TO THE CONSENT OF THE
TRUSTEES PRESENT AT THE MEETING
THE NEXT SPECIAL AND REGULAR TRUSTEES MEETINGS
June 23 and July 14, 2015
May 26, 2015 R-2
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE
VILLAGE CODE REGARDING MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR
AFFORDABLE MIDDLE-INCOME UNITS AT BELLEFAIR
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees desires to make certain
modifications to Chapter 6 of the Village Code to permit selling owners of affordable
middle-income units at BelleFair to recapture the cost of major capital improvements, as
defined by the local law, upon the sale of the unit; and
WHEREAS, a proposed local law was introduced on May 26, 2015 to amend
Chapter 6 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook to implement the purpose set forth
above; and
WHEREAS, on May 26, 2015 the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook
determined that the proposed action to be a Type II Action pursuant to the New York State
Environmental Quality-Review Act (SEQRA) and therefore no further environmental review
is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Rye Brook shall hold a public hearing on June 9, 2015 at 7:30p.m. at Village Hall,
938 King Street, Rye Brook, New York, to consider the proposed local law.
LOCAL LAW AMENDING
CHAPTER 6 OF THE VILLAGE CODE
A LOCAL LAW to amend Chapter
6 of the Code of the Village of Rye
Brook regarding Affordable Middle
Income Development Program at
BelleFair.
BE IT ENACTED, by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook, as
follows:
Section 1. Chapter 6, Section 10, Subsection C of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook is
hereby, added as follows:
§6-10 Initial and subsequent sales.
C. Major capital improvements. The cost of Major Capital Improvements, as defined herein,
for an affordable middle-income unit may be recaptured by the selling owner upon the sale
of the unit. Upon the owner's submission of sufficient proof, as determined by the Village
Administrator, the maximum resale price shall include the cost of labor and materials for
Major Capital Improvements made by the selling owner during his/her period of ownership,
as evidenced by, paid receipts depreciated on a straight fine basis over a fifteen (15) near
period from the date of completion. The owner shall produce to the Village Administrator
paid receipts for the costs of the Major Capital Improvements which shall not include the
cost of labor for "do-it-yourself' projects or the cost of service/maintenance agreements.
Costs of Major Capital Improvements performed without requisite permits or approvals
shall not be included in the maximum resale price of the unit. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, in no event shall Major Capital Improvements result in a maximum resale price
which exceeds 530,000 above the factor of the then prevailing Westchester County median
income for a household of four, established by the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development (or a successor agency) multiplied by 2.39. The owner may seek a
determination from the Village Administrator of the maximum resale price for the purpose
of refinancing. Costs of labor and materials for the following Major Capital Improvements
shall be included in the maximum resale price, as set forth above, provided the
improvements is of equal or greater quality to the existing condition, results in a total
combined cost of$2,500 or greater, the Major Capital Improvement is not otherwise
covered by the BelleFair Homeowners' Association through monthly payments by the unit
owners, and is attached to the property in a such a way as to be an integral part of the
premises such that its removal would do harm to the building or land:
(1) Replacement or repair of siding;
(2) Replacement or repair of roof,
(3) Finishing of basement;
(41 Replacement or repair of flooring;
(5) Replacement or repair of windows;
(6) Generator hook-up;
(7) Upgrades to kitchen and/or bathroom; and
(8) Other similar fixed improvements, as determined by the Village Administrator.
In addition, upon the sale of the middle-income unit the selling owner shall receive a credit
against the resale price up to a maximum of$5,000.00 for all or a portion of the funds paid
by the selling owner toward anv fund or special assessment established by the BelleFair
Homeowners' Association dedicated to the repair and replacement of roofs, upon
submission to the Village Administrator of proof of such payments by the selling owner.
In the event the Board of Trustees designates an official, board or entity other than the
Village Administrator, to fulfill the powers and duties of the Village Administrator under this
chapter, the selling owner shall be responsible for the payment of any and all fees assessed
by such entity for the services provided.
Section 2. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, article or part of this
Local Law shall be adjudicated in any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined
in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section, article or part thereof directly
involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered, and such
invalidity shall not be deemed to affect the remaining portions thereof.
Section 3. This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Office of the
Secretary of State.
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Renewal Fee: Date of renewal filing:
Renewal Fee: Date of renewal filing:
(Application fees are non-refundable)
HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT APPLICATION
Application dated: is hereby made to the Building Inspector of the Village of Rye Brook,NY,for the issuance of a
Permit to conduct a Home Occupation in accordance with Section 250-38 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook,as described below.
Please note that any construction proposed in conjunction with a Home Occupation Permit must be filed for separately on the appropriate
building permit application
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4. PROPOSED HOME OCCUPATION:(Full disclosure detailing the exact nature of the proposed home occupation,hours of
operation,number of visits per week,number of employees,etc... is required by law.)[use additional sheets if necessary]
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5. Occupancy(14amily,2-family,etc...)Prior to improvement: � F(A 0 l y After improvement:
6. Proposed Home Occupation(check one): Tier I: Tier H: Tier III: X
PLEASE NOTE THAT CHAPTER 250-38 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK CONTAINS INFORMATION
VITAL TO THE PROPER COMPLETION OF THIS APPLICATION. PLEASE CONSULT THIS SECTION OF CODE AT
www.rvebrook.orQ WHEN COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION.
LAST REVISED 4 19 10
Please note that this application must include the notarized signature(s) of the
legal owner(s) of the above-mentioned property, in the space provided below.
Any application not bearing the legal property owner's notarized signature(s)
shall be deemed null and void, and will be returned to the applicant.
**********************************************************************************************************
STATE OF NEW YORK,COUNTY OF WESTCBESTER ) as:
`Mci-ea a, W being duly sworn, deposes and states that he/she is the applicant above named,
(print name fat individual signing as the applicant)
and further states that (s)he is the legal owner of the property to which this application pertains, or that (s)he is the
owr.,e r for the legal owner and is duly authorized to make and file this application.
(indicate architect,contractor,agent,attorney,etc.)
That all statements contained herein are true to the best of his/her knowledge and belief,and that any work performed,or use
conducted at the above captioned property will be in conformance with the details as set forth and contained in this application
and in any accompanying approved plans and specifications,as well as in accordance with the New York State Uniform Fire
Prevention&Building Code,the Code of the Village of Rye Brook and all other applicable laws,ordinances and regulations.
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AFFIDAVIT OF MAEGAN WALTON
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER
TOWN OF RYE BROOK
The undersigned, MAEGAN WALTON, being duly sworn, hereby deposes and says:
1. I have sent mailings to the neighbors within a 250ft area of my property
line, specified by the Village of Rye Brook, office of the Administrator, in order to
notify them of the Public Hearing being held on June 9th at 7:30pm, to consider a
Tier III Home Occupation Permit for a Yoga Studio at 16 Lincoln Avenue, Rye Brook,
NY.
Executed this 4th day of June, 2015
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Maegan Walton
May 26,2015 R- 4
RESOLUTION
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
A TIER IIIIHOME OCCUPATION PERMIT
FOR A YOGA STUDIO AT 16 LINCOLN AVENUE
WHEREAS,Ms.Maegan Walton,owner of 16 Lincoln Avenue desires to
receive a Tier III Home Occupation Permit for the use of residence as a Yoga Studio;
and
WHEREAS,Ms.Walton has submitted a Tier III Home Occupation Permit
Application to the Building Department;and
WHEREAS,Ms.Walton has outlined the hours of operations and number
of employees for the proposed Home Occupation in accordance with the Village of
Rye Brook Code.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that a Public Hearing is hereby
set for June 9,2015 to consider a Tier III Home Occupation Permit under the terms
and conditions set forth in the Village Code.
June 9, 2015 R-1
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE
VILLAGE CODE REGARDING MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR
AFFORDABLE MIDDLE-INCOME UNITS AT BELLEFAIR
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees desires to make certain
modifications to Chapter 6 of the Village Code to permit selling owners of affordable
middle-income units at BelleFair to recapture the cost of major capital improvements, as
defined by the local law, upon the sale of the unit; and
WHEREAS, a proposed local law was introduced on May 26, 2015 to amend
Chapter 6 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook to implement the purpose set forth
above; and
WHEREAS, on May 26, 2015 the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook
determined that the proposed action to be a Type II Action pursuant to the New York State
Environmental Quality-Review Act (SEQRA) and therefore no further environmental review
is required.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook held and closed a
public hearing on June 9, 2015 to consider the proposed local law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Rye Brook hereby authorizes the proposed amendments to Chapter 6 of the
Village Code regarding major capital improvements for affordable middle-income units at
BelleFair.
LOCAL LAW AMENDING
CHAPTER 6 OF THE VILLAGE CODE
A LOCAL LAW to amend Chapter
6 of the Code of the Village of Rye
Brook regarding Affordable Middle
Income Development Program at
BelleFair.
BE IT ENACTED, by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook, as
follows:
Section 1. Chapter 6, Section 10, Subsection C of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook is
hereby, added as follows:
§6-10 Initial and subsequent sales.
C. Major capital improvements. The cost of Major Capital Improvements, as defined herein,
for an affordable middle-income unit may be recaptured by the selling owner upon the sale
of the unit. Upon the owner's submission of sufficient proof, as determined by the Village
Administrator, the maximum resale price shall include the cost of labor and materials for
Major Capital Improvements made by the selling owner during his/her period of ownership,
as evidenced by, paid receipts depreciated on a straight fine basis over a fifteen (15) near
period from the date of completion. The owner shall produce to the Village Administrator
paid receipts for the costs of the Major Capital Improvements which shall not include the
cost of labor for "do-it-yourself' projects or the cost of service/maintenance agreements.
Costs of Major Capital Improvements performed without requisite permits or approvals
shall not be included in the maximum resale price of the unit. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, in no event shall Major Capital Improvements result in a maximum resale price
which exceeds 530,000 above the factor of the then prevailing Westchester County median
income for a household of four, established by the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development (or a successor agency) multiplied by 2.39. The owner may seek a
determination from the Village Administrator of the maximum resale price for the purpose
of refinancing. Costs of labor and materials for the following Major Capital Improvements
shall be included in the maximum resale price, as set forth above, provided the
improvements is of equal or greater quality to the existing condition, results in a total
combined cost of$2,500 or greater, the Major Capital Improvement is not otherwise
covered by the BelleFair Homeowners' Association through monthly payments by the unit
owners, and is attached to the property in a such a way as to be an integral part of the
premises such that its removal would do harm to the building or land:
(1) Replacement or repair of siding;
(2) Replacement or repair of roof,
(3) Finishing of basement;
(41 Replacement or repair of flooring;
(5) Replacement or repair of windows;
(6) Generator hook-up;
(7) Upgrades to kitchen and/or bathroom; and
(8) Other similar fixed improvements, as determined by the Village Administrator.
In addition, upon the sale of the middle-income unit the selling owner shall receive a credit
against the resale price up to a maximum of$5,000.00 for all or a portion of the funds paid
by the selling owner toward anv fund or special assessment established by the BelleFair
Homeowners' Association dedicated to the repair and replacement of roofs, upon
submission to the Village Administrator of proof of such payments by the selling owner.
In the event the Board of Trustees designates an official, board or entity other than the
Village Administrator, to fulfill the powers and duties of the Village Administrator under this
chapter, the selling owner shall be responsible for the payment of any and all fees assessed
by such entity for the services provided.
Section 2. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, article or part of this
Local Law shall be adjudicated in any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such
judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined
in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, section, article or part thereof directly
involved in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered, and such
invalidity shall not be deemed to affect the remaining portions thereof.
Section 3. This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Office of the
Secretary of State.
June 9,2015 R-2
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A TIER II11 HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT
FOR A YOGA STUDIO AT 16 LINCOLN AVENUE
WHEREAS,Ms.Maegan Walton,owner of 16 Lincoln Avenue desires to
receive a Tier ITT Home Occupation Permit for the use of residence as a Yoga Studio;
and
WHEREAS,Ms.Walton has submitted a Tier III Home Occupation Permit
Application to the Building Department;and
WHEREAS,Ms.Walton has outlined the hours of operations and number
of employees for the proposed Home Occupation in accordance with the Village of
Rye Brook Code.
WHEREAS,a public hearing was held on June 9,2015 to consider the Tier
III Home Occupation Permit under the terms and conditions set forth in the Village
Code and was subsequently closed on June 9,2015.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the Board of Trustees of
the Village of Rye Brook hereby grants a Tier III Home Occupation Permit to Ms.
Maegan Walton for a Yoga Studo at 16 Lincoln Avenue,Rye Brook,NY in
accordance with the Village Code;and be it
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' 938 KING ET RYE BR ,NY 10573
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.Know" tirrib rsr
-?9 -4 VLLAE OF RYE BROOK
BIUI DING DEPARTMENT
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: 1�Approval Date: Permit# ; Permit Fee: DateApproval Signature: : Renewal Fee: ate of renewal filing4VLS
Disapproved a/c: Date: APRIQ 20li Renewal Fee: Date of renewal filing:
Renewal Fee: Date of renewal filing:
Renewal Fee: Date of renewal filing:
(Application fees are non-refundable)
HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT APPLICATION
Application dated: is hereby made to the Building Inspector of the Village of Rye Brook,NY,for the issuance of a
Permit to conduct a Home Occupation in accordance with Section 250-38 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook,as described below.
Please note that any construction proposed in conjunction with a Home Occupation Permit must be filed for separately on the appropriate
building permit application
1. Address:_ I LP LI VI Go(y) A1+eyiy-e., Rje 1jV5Ci) , N1 10573
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2. Parcel ID#: LSl�� y � �� �4�� � "'!�S Zone: R - I
3. Property Owner: Mad a
Address• L1 U II b S
Phone#• k—r1Q '13!A 3-7n 2 Cell# t/1A(O. 2_3j- 3102- Fax#
Applicant: 1 -ec_ Gl �A-
Address: U vee U 0 1 1 aS 73
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Phone# 240 2-39 . 3702 Cell# 69 3 Z . 3-702- Fax
4. PROPOSED HOME OCCUPATION:(Full disclosure detailing the exact nature of the proposed home occupation,hours of
operation,number of visits per week,number of employees,etc... is required by law.)[use additional sheets if necessary]
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5. Occupancy(14amily,2-family,etc...)Prior to improvement: � F(A 0 l y After improvement:
6. Proposed Home Occupation(check one): Tier I: Tier H: Tier III: X
PLEASE NOTE THAT CHAPTER 250-38 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK CONTAINS INFORMATION
VITAL TO THE PROPER COMPLETION OF THIS APPLICATION. PLEASE CONSULT THIS SECTION OF CODE AT
www.rvebrook.orQ WHEN COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION.
LAST REVISED 4 19 10
Please note that this application must include the notarized signature(s) of the
legal owner(s) of the above-mentioned property, in the space provided below.
Any application not bearing the legal property owner's notarized signature(s)
shall be deemed null and void, and will be returned to the applicant.
**********************************************************************************************************
STATE OF NEW YORK,COUNTY OF WESTCBESTER ) as:
`Mci-ea a, W being duly sworn, deposes and states that he/she is the applicant above named,
(print name fat individual signing as the applicant)
and further states that (s)he is the legal owner of the property to which this application pertains, or that (s)he is the
owr.,e r for the legal owner and is duly authorized to make and file this application.
(indicate architect,contractor,agent,attorney,etc.)
That all statements contained herein are true to the best of his/her knowledge and belief,and that any work performed,or use
conducted at the above captioned property will be in conformance with the details as set forth and contained in this application
and in any accompanying approved plans and specifications,as well as in accordance with the New York State Uniform Fire
Prevention&Building Code,the Code of the Village of Rye Brook and all other applicable laws,ordinances and regulations.
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Commission Expires January 29,20.
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June 9,2015 R-3
RESOLUTION
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONSIDERATION OF A
LOCAL LAW TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION
ENERGY PROGRAM IN THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
WHEREAS,the Village Board is interested in establishing a Community
Choice Aggregation Energy Program in the Village of Rye Brook in an effort to save
money for residents
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the Board of Trustees of
the Village of Rye Brook shall hold a public hearing on June 23,2015 at 7:30pm at
Village Hall,938 King Street,Rye Brook,New York,to consider the proposed local
law.
LOCAL LAW NO. —2015
A LOCAL LAW TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION
(ENERGY) PROGRAM IN THE
Be it enacted by the of the County of Westchester as follows:
Section 1. The Code of the is hereby amended by adding a new Chapter
entitled "COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION (ENERGY) PROGRAM," to read as
follows:
ARTICLE I
§1. Legislative Findings; Intent and Purpose; Authority.
A. It is the policy of both the and the State of New York to reduce costs
and provide cost certainty for the purpose of economic development, to promote deeper
penetration of energy efficiency and renewable energy resources such as wind and solar,
and wider deployment of distributed energy resources as well as to examine the retail
energy markets and increase participation of and benefits for residential and Small
Commercial customers in those markets. Among the policies and models that may offer
benefits in New York is community choice aggregation, which allows local governments
to determine the default supplier of electricity and natural gas on behalf of its residential
and Small Commercial customers.
B. The purpose of this CCA Program is to allow participating local governments including
the to procure energy supply service for their residential and
Small Commercial customers, who will have the opportunity to opt out of the
procurement, while maintaining transmission and distribution service from the existing
Distribution Utility. This Chapter establishes a program that will allow the
to put out for bid the total amount of natural gas and/or electricity being purchased by
local residential and Small Commercial customers. Bundled Customers will have the
opportunity to have more control to lower their overall energy costs, to spur clean energy
innovation and investment, to improve customer choice and value, and to protect the
environment; thereby, fulfilling the purposes of this Chapter and fulfilling an important
public purpose.
C. The is authorized to implement this COMMUNITY CHOICE
AGGREGATION (ENERGY) PROGRAM pursuant to Section 10(1)(11)(a)(12) of the
New York Municipal Home Rule Law; and State of New York Public Service
Commission Case No. 14-M-0564, Petition of Sustainable Westchester for Expedited
Approval for the Implementation of a Pilot Community Choice Aggregation Program
within the County of Westchester, Order Granting Petition in Part (issued February 26,
2015) as may be amended, including subsequent orders of the Public Service Commission
issued in connection with or related to Case No. 14-M-0564 (collectively, the "Order").
Order shall also mean orders of the Public Service Commission related to State of New
York Public Service Commission Case No. 14-M-0224, Proceeding on Motion of the
Commission to Enable Community Choice Aggregation Programs (issued December 15,
2104) to the extent that orders related to Case No. 14-M-0224 enable actions by the
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not otherwise permitted pursuant to orders related to Case 14-M-0564;
provided, however, that in the event of any conflict between orders from Case No. 14-M-
0564 and orders from Case No 14-M-0224, orders from Case No 14-M-0564 shall govern
the CCA Program.
D. This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "COMMUNITY CHOICE
AGGREGATION (ENERGY) PROGRAM Law of the ".
§2. Definitions.
For purposes of this Chapter, and unless otherwise expressly stated or unless the context
otherwise requires, the terms in this Chapter shall have the meanings employed in the State of
New York Public Service Commission's Uniform Business Practices or, if not so defined there,
as indicated below:
Bundled Customers — Residential and Small Commercial customers of electricity or
natural gas ("fuels") who are purchasing the fuels from the Distribution Utility.
Small Commercial-Non-residential customers as permitted by the Order.
Community Choice Aggregation Program or CCA Program— A municipal energy
procurement program, which replaces the incumbent utility as the default Supplier for all
Bundled Customers within the
Distribution Utility — Owner or controller of the means of distribution of the natural gas
or electricity that is regulated by the Public Service Commission.
Public Service Commission—New York State Public Service Commission.
Suppliers — Energy service companies (ESCOs) that procure electric power and natural
gas for Bundled Customers in connection with this Chapter or, alternatively, generators of
electricity and natural gas or other entities who procure and resell electricity or natural
gas.
Sustainable Westchester — A not-for-profit organization comprised of member
municipalities in Westchester County, New York.
§3. Establishment of a COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION (ENERGY) Program.
A. A COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION (ENERGY) PROGRAM is hereby
established by the , whereby the shall work together
with Sustainable Westchester to implement the CCA Program to the full extent permitted
by the Order, as set forth more fully herein. The 's role under the CCA
Program involves the aggregating of the energy and/or gas supply of its residents and the
entering into a contract with one or more Suppliers for supply and services. Under the
CCA Program, the operation and ownership of the utility service shall remain with the
Distribution Utility.
B. The 's purchase of energy supply through a CCA Program constitutes
neither the purchase of a public utility system, nor the furnishing of utility service. The
will not take over any part of the electric or gas transmission or
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distribution system and will not furnish any type of utility service, but will instead
negotiate with Suppliers on behalf of participating residential and Small Commercial
customers.
C. The Public Service Commission supervises retail markets and participants in these
markets through legislative and regulatory authority and the Uniform Business Practices,
which includes rules relating to the eligibility of participating ESCOs, the operation by
which ESCOs provide energy services, and the terms on which customers may be enrolled
with ESCOs.
§4. Procedures for Eligibility; Customer Data Sharing.
A. As permitted by the Order, the may request from the Distribution
Utilities aggregated customer information by fuel type and service classification on a
rolling basis.
B. Sustainable Westchester, on behalf of the , shall issue one or more requests
for proposals to Suppliers to provide energy to participants and may then award a contract
in accordance with the CCA Program.
C. Sustainable Westchester or the if the so chooses, will
then request individual customer data from the Distribution Utility in accordance with the
CCA Program.
D. Sustainable Westchester or the if the so chooses, and
the selected Supplier will then notify Bundled Customers of the contract terms and their
opportunity to opt out of the CCA Program.
E. In accordance with and for purposes of the Order, the existing Distribution Utility,
[Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. and/or New York State
Electric & Gas Corporation] will provide to Sustainable Westchester aggregate and
customer-specific data (including usage data, capacity tag obligations, account numbers,
and service addresses) of all Bundled Customers in the not currently
enrolled with an ESCO.
F. Sustainable Westchester and the , will protect customer information as
required by law, subject to the Order and the limitations of the New York State Freedom
of Information Law.
§5. Choice of Energy Supplier; Opt-Out Notice and Procedure.
A. The or in conjunction with the ESCO will notify its residential and Small
Commercial customers, by letter notice, of the 's decision to establish the CCA
Program, of the contract terms with an ESCO, and of the opportunity to opt out of the
CCA Program.
B. The letter notice will be sent to each customer at the address provided by the Distribution
Utility and explain the CCA Program and the material provisions of the ESCO contract,
identify the methods by which the customer can opt out of the CCA Program, and provide
information on how the customer can access additional information about the CCA
Program.
C. The opt-out period shall be twenty(20) days.
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D. CCA Program Bundled Customers, upon enrollment, will receive a welcome letter that
will explain the customers' options for canceling the enrollment if they believe they were
enrolled incorrectly or otherwise decide to withdraw from the CCA Program in favor of
another Supplier. The welcome letter also will explain that residential customers are
entitled to the added protection of the mandated Three (3) Day rescission period as
detailed in Section 5(B)(3) of the Uniform Business Practices.
§6. Verification and Reporting.
A. Sustainable Westchester shall be responsible for filing an annual report with the Public
Service Commission, which identifies the number of customers enrolled in the CCA
Program by municipality and customer class, the number of customers who returned to
utility service or service with another Supplier during the reporting period, and the
average cost of commodity supply by month for the reporting period.
Section 2. This local law shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State.
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June 9, 2015 R- 4
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING AWARDING THE BID FOR CONTRACT #15-12 "BUSES
FOR VARIOUS SUMMER CAMP TRIPS (COACH/SCHOOL BUSES)"
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has solicited bids for Contract #15-12,
"Buses for Various Summer Camp Trips (Coach/School Buses); and,
WHEREAS, the bid for Contract #15-12-was advertised in the lrIestmove Nezvr
as the Official Newspaper of the Village of Rye Brook on May 1, 2015, and was also
made available on the Empire State Purchasing Group bid system; and
WHEREAS, at 11:00 am on Friday, May 22, 2015 the Village Administrator
opened one (1) sealed bid as summarized below:
Bus Company Coach Bus Est. School Bus Est.
J&R Tours $7.600.00 No Bid
AND WHREAS, although the Village of Rye Brook Procurement Policy
requires that purchase contracts over $10,000 and public works contracts over $20,000
are subject to competitive bidding, since the village did not receive any bid response for
school buses which are urgently needed for the upcoming Rye Brook summer camps, the
village solicited multiple written quotes from bus companies for school buses; and
WHEREAS, four (4) responses were received from bus companies for school
buses and are summarized below:
Bus Company School Bus Est.
Towne Bus Co. $21,535.00
Royal Coach $22,750.00
Super Trans $32,860.00
Global $38,815.00
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that following review of the bids
of Contract #15-12 by the Village Administrator, the Superintendent of Public \X'orks,
and the Parks and Recreation Superintendent, the Village Board of Trustees hereby
determines that the lowest responsible bidder for coach buses is J&R Tours in the total
estimated amount of$7,600, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that since the village did not receive anv
responses to Contract #15-12 to provide school bus service which are urgently needed for
the upcoming recreation camp season, the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees
hereby waives the requirement in the village's Procurement Policy, for a formal bid and
authorizes the selection of Town Bus Co. as the vendor who provided the lowest
written quote to provide school bus service for the Village of Rye Brook.
June 9,2015 R-6
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING REJECTING THE BIDS FOR CONTRACT#15-10
PINE RIDGE COURT BASKETBALL COURT RESURFACING PROJECT
WHEREAS,The Village of Rve Brook has solicited bids for Contract#15-10;
Pine Ridge Basketball Court Resurfacing Project;and,
WHEREAS,at 11:00am on Thursday,May 28,2015,rwo (2)bids were received
and opened as summarized below:
Bidder Base Bid
Sport Tech Construction $ 71,980
Thomas Hinding $ 74,500
WHEREAS,upon review of the bids,the Village Administrator and Village
Engineer have determined that the lowest bid amount of$71,980 exceeds the funding
available for the project.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that all bids for contract#15-10
Pine Ridge Basketball Court Resurfacing Project are hereby rejected.
June 9, 2015 R- 7
CONSIDERING AN EXTENSION OF THE STREET TREE REMOVAL
CONTRACT
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2014 the Village Board of Trustees awarded a
Street Tree Removal bid to Central Tree Services, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, in the street tree removal bid it stated `the contract may be
extended at the same unit prices and conditions upon mutual agreement and approval
of the Board of Trustees for an additional fiscal year, term beginning June 1, 2015
ending May 31, 2016'; and
WHEREAS, in a letter dated June 2, 2015 from Dan Greto, President of
Central Tree Services he states his desire to extend the contract for the ensuing fiscal
year at the same unit prices and conditions in the original contract; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works believes it is in the best
interest of the Village to enter into this extension.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Village of Rye Brook Board of
Trustees hereby approves the extension to the Street Tree Removal bid for the ensuing
fiscal year, June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016, at the same unit prices and conditions of the
original contract to Central Tree Services, Inc.
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TO: Michal Nowak, Director of Public Works
Village of Rye Brook, NY
From:Daniel J. Greto, President
NYS Cert. Applicator C3672865, ISA Certified Arborist NY-0290A & Licensed CT Arborist S-4608
Date: June 2, 2015
Re: Contract#14-10
Street Tree Services Contract#14-10 states that the contract may be extended at the same unit
price and conditions upon mutual agreement for an additional fiscal year. Central Tree Service,
Inc. would like to re-new this contract with the Village of Rye Brook.
It has been our pleasure servicing the Village of Rye Brook. If you have any further questions or
comments please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
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Daniel J. Greto, President
Central Tree Service, Inc.
Professional Services
Tree&Shrub Pruning • Tree Cabling&Bracing • Land Clearing• Seasoned Firewood Premium Grade Landscape Mulch • Consultations
Insect&Disease Management • Organic Fertilization • Winter Protection • 24 Hour Emergency Service • Certified&Licensed Arborists
June 9, 2015 R-8
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING THE APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
APRIL 14 AND APRIL 28, 2015
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook
Board of Trustees hereby certifies the approval of the minutes for the meetings held
on April 14, 2015 and April 28, 2015
June 9, 2015 R-9
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A REQUEST FOR THE USE OF HARKNESS PARK BY THE
BLIND BROOK-RYE FEDERATION OF TEACHERS FOR AN EVENT
WHEREAS, in an email dated June 8, 2015, Robin Willig, of the Blind Brook
— Rye Federation of Teachers requested the use of Harkness Park on Tuesday,
September 1, 2015 from 4:OOpm to 6:OOpm to host the "Blind Brook-Rye Federation of
Teachers Meet and Greet."
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Rye Brook hereby approves the use of Harkness Park on Tuesday,
September 1, 2015 from 4:OOpm to 6:OOpm for the "Blind Brook- Rye Federation of
Teachers Meet and Greet."