HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-12 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS
VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
TUESDAY,APRIL 12, 2016
7:00 P.M.— SWEARING-IN CEREMONY:
7:30 P.M.—REGULAR MEETING:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
REPORT/PRESENTATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1) Presentation and Public Hearing to consider the proposed 2016-2017 Tentative
Budget for the Village of Rye Brook
2) Public Hearing on proposed legislation modifying the Village Code regarding
Junked Vehicles.
RESOLUTIONS:
1) Considering proposed legislation modifying the Village Code regarding Junked
Vehicles.
2) Setting a Public Hearing for a proposed local law restricting parking on Hillandale
Road on school days.
3) Considering the authorization of funds for the 2016 Memorial Day and Veterans
Day Ceremonies to be paid to the American Legion.
4) Considering an agreement with A. Bulfamante Landscaping to manage the
Village of Rye Brook compost site at 233 Lincoln Ave.
5) Considering an agreement with the Blind Brook School District for the Recreation
Department to manage an after-school recreation program.
6) Considering an agreement with the Blind Brook School District for the Recreation
Department to manage an after-school homework club program.
7) Considering approving the use of Village streets for the 2015 Braking AIDS Ride.
8) Considering appointments to various Boards, Committees and Commissions.
9) Considering annual organizational meeting resolutions.
10)Considering modifying the Village's Comprehensive Financial Policy.
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11)Considering the approval of the minutes for the meetings held on March 8, 2016,
March 22, 2016, and the special meeting on April 6, 2016.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
DISCUSSION ITEM:
• Considering modifying the Village Code to consider decks as a pervious surface.
BOARD: Trustee David M. Heiser
Trustee Jason A. Klein
Trustee Jeffrey B. Rednick
Mayor Paul S. Rosenberg
EXCUSED Trustee Susan R. Epstein
VILLAGE STAFF: Christopher Bradbury, Village Administrator
Gregory Austin, Chief of Police
Robert Bertolacci, Parks and Recreation Superintendent
Courtney McGowan, Esq., Village Counsel
Michel Nowak, Superintendent of Public Works
Fred Seifert, Public Access Coordinator/IT
Shari Melillo, Meeting Secretary
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Mayor Rosenberg welcomed everyone to tonight's meeting making note that the
Swearing In ceremony took place earlier tonight for Trustee Klein, Trustee Rednick and
himself and he thanked everyone for attending. Mayor will adjust agenda for two items
so the people do not have to sit through budget hearing.
4) Considering an agreement with A. Bulfamante Landscaping to manage the
Village of Rye Brook compost site at 233 Lincoln Ave.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING AN AGREEMENT WITH A. BULFAMANTE LANDSCAPING
TO MANAGE THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK COMPOST SITE AT 233
LINCOLN AVE
WHEREAS, the agreement with the prior contractor to manage the Village's compost
site expired on December 31, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Village issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for contractors to manage
the compost facility under a new site agreement; and
WHEREAS, the village received five (5) proposals as a result of the RFP from interested
contractors; and
WHEREAS, the Administrator and Superintendent of Public Works recommend A.
Bulfamante Landscaping to manage the Village's compost site; and
WHEREAS, a five year agreement has been prepared to manage the compost site.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees hereby approves
the five year agreement beginning July 1, 2016 contract with A. Bulfamante Landscaping
to manage the compost site at 233 Lincoln Avenue, subject to any minor changes to the
agreement as approved by Village counsel;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Administrator are authorized
to sign any documents to satisfy the terms of the resolution.
Mayor Rosenberg requested that the July 1St start date be added to the resolution.
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Trustee Rednick asked what tub grinding was. Mr. Bulfamante responded that it is an old
style mechanism to process material — it is very unsafe as it ejects a lot of material and
causes unsafe working conditions. He added that it is currently banned in most
municipalities.
On a motion made by Trustee Heiser and seconded by Trustee Klein, the resolution was
approved and Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN ABSENT
TRUSTEE HEISER AYE
TRUSTEE KLEIN AYE
TRUSTEE REDNICK AYE
MAYOR ROSENBERG AYE
3) Considering the authorization of funds for the 2016 Memorial Day and Veterans
Day Ceremonies to be paid to the American Legion.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING THE AUTHORIZATION OF FUNDS FOR THE 2016
MEMORIAL DAY AND VETERANS DAY CEREMONIES TO BE PAID TO THE
AMERICAN LEGION
WHEREAS, the American Legion, Port Chester Post 93, will host the 2016
Memorial Day Ceremony; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Village Board would like to assist the
American Legion with this event.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook will
pay one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) to the American Legion for its 2016
Memorial Day Ceremony and for any potential 2016 Veterans Day Ceremony.
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the resolution
was approved and Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN ABSENT
TRUSTEE HEISER AYE
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TRUSTEE KLEIN AYE
TRUSTEE REDNICK AYE
MAYOR ROSENBERG AYE
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2) Public Hearing on proposed legislation modifying the Village Code regarding
Junked Vehicles.
On a motion made my Trustee Rednick and seconded by Trustee Klein, the Public
Hearing was opened and Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN ABSENT
TRUSTEE HEISER AYE
TRUSTEE KLEIN AYE
TRUSTEE REDNICK AYE
MAYOR ROSENBERG AYE
Jeff asked if there was a provision in the code about working on their cars in their
driveway. Mr. Bradbury explained they can do minor repairs like oil, tire changes etc.
Trustee Rednick would like that topic explored a little more in depth.
Mr. Bradbury explained that this is clearly for cars that are not being worked on but left
abandoned in the driveway for extended periods of time.
Frank Grasso of 31 Whittemore Place addressed the Board noting that he had spoken at
last meeting about this issue. He believes that this will help the residents throughout Rye
Brook and asked for the enforcement to be done expeditiously and thanked the Board for
taking this action.
Trustee Heiser asked about the mechanism for enforcement.
Chief Greg Austin—since these are code violations they would issue a summons—we
check the area—if we see a violation than we file report—take deposition—report to
Building Department who may issue fines and summons.
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the Public
Hearing was closed and Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN ABSENT
TRUSTEE HEISER AYE
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TRUSTEE KLEIN AYE
TRUSTEE REDNICK AYE
MAYOR ROSENBERG AYE
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING PROPSOED LEGISLATION MODIFYING THE VILLAGE
CODE REGARDING JUNKED VEHICLES
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WHEREAS, local law was introduced before the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Rye Brook to amend Chapter 186, Section 7(A) of the Village Code regarding
the definition of Junked Vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees hereby classifies the proposed local law as a
Type II Action pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
(SEQRA), and therefore, no further environmental review is required; and
WHEREAS, on April 12, 2016, the Board of Trustees held a duly noticed public
hearing at Village Hall to consider the proposed local law, at which time all persons
interested were given an opportunity to be heard.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby
approves the above-mentioned local law amending Chapter 186, Section 7(A) of the
Village Code regarding the definition of Junked Vehicles.
On a motion made by Trustee Heiser and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the resolution
was approved and Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN ABSENT
TRUSTEE HEISER AYE
TRUSTEE KLEIN AYE
TRUSTEE REDNICK AYE
MAYOR ROSENBERG AYE
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1) Presentation and Public Hearing to consider the proposed 2016-2017 Tentative
Budget for the Village of Rye Brook
On a motion made by Trustee Klein and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the Public
Hearing was opened and Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN ABSENT
TRUSTEE HEISER AYE
TRUSTEE KLEIN AYE
TRUSTEE REDNICK AYE
MAYOR ROSENBERG AYE
Mr. Bradbury made his budget presentation thru a slide show. He than took the time to
thank the Treasury Dept one by one for all their work on the budget and under difficult
circumstances with new programs and training being put in place at the same time.
Mayor Rosenberg also thanked all the staff involved explaining that without the work
done in Village Hall, the level of service for the residents would not be there.
Trustee Heiser stated that the budget was a herculean staff for Mr. Bradbury and his staff
—everyone does a great job—thanked everyone for their hard work.
Mayor Rosenberg added that the Village is issuing a big serial bond—have not done that
in a very long time. We are also issuing a ban so a lot is happening. This board gave a lot
of thought to and debating over the ban and the serial bond and doing what is best for the
village.
Cathy Spinosa, Deputy Treasurer, made note that a serial bond is coming off in
November for the firehouse which helps.
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the Public
Hearing was closed and Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN ABSENT
TRUSTEE HEISER AYE
TRUSTEE KLEIN AYE
TRUSTEE REDNICK AYE
MAYOR ROSENBERG AYE
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2) Setting a Public Hearing for a proposed local law restricting parking on
Hillandale Road on school days.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of
Trustees hereby sets a Public Hearing for April 26, 2016 at 7:30 P.M. in Village Hall, 938
King Street, Rye Brook New York, to consider a proposed local law establishing
additional Parking and Standing restrictions on Hillandale Road on school days.
The Village has received some complaints through Police and Village Board and it seems
to becoming an increasingly bigger and bigger problem every year. The students are
parking on Hillandale and walking to the High School. They are parking at top of
Hillandale on both sides of the street which is narrowing the road significantly.
Chief Auston added that these are students who are Juniors or don't have permits to park
at the school so they park on Hillandale and walk to school. The road has narrowed—fire
reviewed it and said they could get by but if had to set up for a fire they couldn't do so.
The proposal is to park on one side of Hillandale only. The Traffic Commission will
allow parking on the south side of Hillandale from King street to Beechwood Circle.
Mayor Rosenberg would like the residents of Hillandale to be notified of the Public
Hearing.
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the resolution
was approved and Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN ABSENT
TRUSTEE HEISER AYE
TRUSTEE KLEIN AYE
TRUSTEE REDNICK AYE
MAYOR ROSENBERG AYE
Resolution 5 and 6 will be held over to the next Board meeting on April 26th.
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7) Considering approving the use of Village streets for the 2015 Braking AIDS Ride.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING APPROVING USE OF VILLAGE STREETS FOR THE 2015
BRAKING AIDS RIDE
RESOLVED, that the Braking Aids Ride is authorized to use the Village of Rye
Brook streets for the 2016 Braking Aids Ride on Sunday, September 25, 2016, as
requested in a letter dated April 4, 2016; 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.
On a motion made by Trustee Klein and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the resolution was
approved and Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN ABSENT
TRUSTEE HEISER AYE
TRUSTEE KLEIN AYE
TRUSTEE REDNICK AYE
MAYOR ROSENBERG AYE
8. Considering appointments to various Boards, Committees and Commissions
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
CONSIDERING APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS
BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
(REVISED 04/13/2015)
APPOINTMENTS TO THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
RESOLVED, that Mickey Marks of 18 Mohegan Lane shall be appointed for a term that
shall expire on the first Monday of April 2019; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Robin Willig of 25 Winding Wood Drive No. shall be
appointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday of April 2019; and be it
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that Stephanie Fisher is hereby re-appointed Chairperson.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE ADVISORY COUNCIL
ON PARKS AND RECREATION
RESOLVED, that Jason Steinberg of 26 Beechwood Blvd. is herby appointed for a term
that shall expire on the first Monday of April in 2018; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Adam Zahl of 78 Tamarack Road is hereby appointed for
a term that shall expire on the first Monday of April 2018; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Cathy Bilig of 16 Red Roof Drive is hereby appointed for
a term that shall expire on the first Monday of April 2018; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Rick Buzin is hereby re-appointed Chairperson
APPOINTMENTS TO THE AIRPORT ADVISORY COUNCIL
RESOLVED, that Richard Goldstein of 5 Heritage Court is hereby reappointed for a
term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2019; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Stewart Simon of 9 Lawridge Drive is hereby appointed
for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2019; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Gerry DePinto of 1 Bayberry Close is hereby appointed
for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2019; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Jack Robinson is hereby re-appointed Chairperson.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
RESOLVED, that Marcia Rogull of 65 Talcott Road is hereby reappointed for a term
that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2019; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Christopher W. Scala of 6 Country Ridge Road is hereby
reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2019; and be it
RESOLVED,that Mitchell Levy is hereby reappointed Chairperson
APPOINTMENTS TO THE ETHICS BOARD
RESOLVED,that Bea Dreschler of 15 Deer Run is hereby reappointed for a term that
shall expire on the first Monday in April 2017; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Dana Zimmerman of 32 Country Ridge Drive is hereby
reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2017; and be it
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ken Finder of 3 Carlton Lane is hereby reappointed for a
term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2017; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Andrew Zeitlin of 201 Country Ridge Drive is hereby
reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2017; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that is Bonnie Baker Butler of 39 Rock Ridge Drive is hereby
appointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2017; and be it
RESOLVED,that Andrew Zeitlin is hereby reappointed Chairperson
APPOINTMENTS TO THE FIRE PROTECTION BOARD
RESOLVED, that Nancy Tunis is herby reappointed Chairperson
APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING BOARD
RESOLVED, that Sal Morlino of 1 Bonwit Road is hereby reappointed for a term that
shall expire on the first Monday in April 2021; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Jeffrey Richman of 42 Meadowlark Road is hereby
reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2020; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Robert Goodman is hereby reappointed Chairperson
APPOINTMENTS TO THE RECORDS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
RESOLVED,that the following individuals are hereby reappointed to the Records
Management Committee for a term which expires on the first Monday in April, 2017:
Paul S. Rosenberg, Mayor
Christopher J. Bradbury, Administrator
Diane DiSanto, Treasurer
Elizabeth Rotfeld, Deputy Village Clerk
Greg Austin, Police Chief
APPOINTMENTS TO THE TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION
RESOLVED,that Frank Pugliese of 6 Wilton Road is hereby appointed for a term that
shall expire on the first Monday in April 2019.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Lori Hecker of 80 Country Ridge Drive is hereby
appointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2019.
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that Larry Cohn of 38 Bonwit Road is hereby appointed for a
term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2019.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Howard Lim of 83 Valley Terrace is hereby appointed
for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2019.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Arie Marek of 63 BelleFair Road is hereby appointed for
a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2019.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mark Klapper is hereby reappointed Chairperson
APPOINTMENTS TO THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
RESOLVED,that Marie Briganti of 217 Tree Top Crescent is hereby re-appointed for a
term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2018; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Gerald Applebaum is hereby reappointed Chairperson
APPOINTMENTS TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
RESOLVED,that Glenn Brettschneider of 53 Winding Wood Road N is hereby
appointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2018; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Joel Simon of 34 Winding Wood Road is hereby
reappointed for a term that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2018; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Don Moscato is hereby reappointed Chairperson.
Mayor Rosenberg thanked all Boards, Commission and Committee members especially
the ones exiting committees as they have given a lot of their time and it is very much
appreciated.
Trustee Heiser echoes the Mayor—they volunteer and do a great job —without them we
couldn't get things done.
Mr. Bradbury added that the Village still has vacancies and if residents are interested they
should send a letter of interest to the Mayor or himself to be considered.
On a motion made by Trustee Klein and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the resolution was
approved and Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN ABSENT
TRUSTEE HEISER AYE
TRUSTEE KLEIN AYE
TRUSTEE REDNICK AYE
MAYOR ROSENBERG AYE
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9) Considering annual organizational meeting resolutions.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
CONSIDERING ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS
DECLARATION OF ELECTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that Jeffrey B. Rednick of 12 Meadowlark Road
and Jason A. Klein of 68 Valley Terrace are hereby declared re-elected to the office of
Trustee of the Village of Rye Brook for three-year terms of office; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Paul S. Rosenberg of 43 Country Ridge Drive is hereby
declared re-elected to the office of Mayor of the Village of Rye Brook for a three-year term
of office; and;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that said terms of offices are effective at noon on the 1St Monday
of April 2016.
RESOLUTION
RETAINING VILLAGE ATTORNEY
RESOLVED, that the law firm of Keane and Beane, PC (Edward F. Beane, Esq.) of 445
Hamilton Avenue, White Plains, New York 10601 is hereby retained as Village Attorney for
the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year subject to the terms in the retainer
agreement dated April 7, 2016.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF LABOR COUNSEL
RESOLVED, that the law firm of Littler, Mendelson, P.C. (Craig R. Benson, Esq.) of 885
Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022 is hereby retained as Labor Counsel for the Village of
Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year at a rate of $350/hr. and pursuant to the
agreement dated May 2006.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF TAX CERTIORARI COUNSEL
RESOLVED,that the law firm of Oxman, Tulis, Kirkpatrick, Whyatt& Geiger LLP. (Mark
S. Tulis, Esq.) is hereby retained as special Tax Certiorari Counsel for the Village of Rye
Brook for the next ensuing fiscal year subject to the rates established in the retainer letter
dated March 9, 2016.
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RESOUTION
APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL WATER COUNSEL
RESOLVED,that Joel R. Dichter of Dichter Law, LLC of 10 Rockefeller Plaza, NY, NY is
hereby retained as Special Water counsel for the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing
official year in accordance with the letter dated April 8, 2009.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE RISK MANAGER
RESOLVED, that Risk Management International Ltd. (Frank Ambriano) is hereby
appointed as Risk Manager for the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year in
accordance with the terms of the Proposal for Continuing Risk Management Services
received March 9, 2016.
RESOLUTION
RETAINING ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
RESOLVED, that Dolph Rotfeld Engineering, P.C. (Dolph Rotfeld, PE) is hereby retained
as Engineering Consultant for the Village of Rye Brook for the ensuing official year in
accordance with the terms of the letter outlining Engineering Services dated March 29, 2016.
RESOLUTION
RETAINING VILLAGE PLANNING CONSULTANT
RESOLVED, that Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc. (David Stolman) is hereby retained as
Village Planning Consultant for the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year
subject to the terms and rate schedule in the letter dated April 11, 2016.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
RESOLVED, that Henningson, Durham & Richardson Architecture and Engineering, P.0
(Mike Musso, PE) is hereby appointed as Special Engineering Consultant for the Village of
Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year subject to the terms set forth in the Multiple
Project Agreement for Professional Services, dated April 6, 2016.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF BOND COUNSEL
RESOLVED,that the law firm of Fulbright& Jaworski, LLP (Randy Mayer, Esq.) is hereby
retained as Village Bond Counsel for the next ensuing official year, in accordance with the
letter dated March 19, 2014 and the fee schedule dated January 1, 2014.
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RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF AUDITING FIRM
RESOLVED,that the auditing firm of O'Connor Davies Munns&Dobbins, Up is hereby
retained as Village Auditor for the next ensuing official year, in accordance with the email
dated February 23, 2012.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR& CLERK
RESOLVED, that Christopher J. Bradbury, of 3355 Poplar Street, Yorktown, New York is
hereby appointed Village Administrator and Clerk for the Village of Rye Brook for the next
ensuing official year.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE CLAIMS AUDITOR
RESOLVED, that Judith Belkin of 38 Rock Ridge Drive, Rye Brook, New York is hereby
appointed as intermediate Account Clerk/Village Claims Auditor for the Village of Rye
Brook for the next ensuing fiscal year.
RESOLUTION
DESIGNATION OF VILLAGE TREASURER
RESOLVED, that Diane DiSanto of 98 Lakeview Avenue, Eastchester, is hereby appointed
as Village Treasurer for the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year.
RESOLUTION
DESIGNATION OF DEPUTY VILLAGE TREASURER
RESOLVED, that Catherine M. Spinosa of 14 Crest Drive, Somers, is hereby appointed as
Deputy Village Treasurer for the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER OF TAXES
RESOLVED,that Nick Mecca, Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Rye, is hereby appointed
as the Receiver of Taxes for the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing fiscal year.
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS
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RESOLVED, that Hope Vespia, Registrar of Vital Statistics for the Town of Rye, is hereby
appointed as the Registrar of Vital Statistics for the Village of Rye Brook for the next
ensuing official year.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER
RESOLVED, that Christopher J. Bradbury of 3355 Poplar Street, Yorktown, New York is
hereby appointed Records Management Officer for the Village of Rye Brook for the next
ensuing fiscal year.
RESOLUTION
DESIGNATION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING NIGHT
RESOLVED, that the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Tuesday of each and every month are
hereby designated as the Meeting nights of the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees
pursuant to the adopted Rules of Procedure of the Board of Trustees; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED,that said meetings are to commence at 7:30 p.m.
RESOLUTION
DESIGNATION OF SIGNATORIES
RESOLVED,the Mayor,the Village Administrator, Village Treasurer, and Deputy
Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign checks on behalf of the Village of Rye Brook for the
next ensuing official year; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Village Administrator,Village Treasurer and Deputy
Treasurer are authorized to sign Bonds, Bond Anticipation Notes (BAN'S)and other
obligations of the Village; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED,that bank internal transfers and out-going wires from one account
to another can be made by telephone or online with voice or data transmission by any one of
the previous named signatories followed by written confirmation to the banks in accordance
with the Village's Investment Policy, such banks include: J.P. Morgan Chase, Hudson
Valley Bank, HSBC Bank USA,NA/First Niagara Bank, Signature Bank, T.D. Bank North,
NA, The Westchester Bank, Customers Bank, and Peoples United Bank,N.A.
RESOLUTION
DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES
RESOLVED,that : J.P. Morgan Chase, Hudson Valley Bank, HSBC Bank USA,NA/First
Niagara Bank, Signature Bank, T.D. Bank North,NA, The Westchester Bank, Customers
Bank, and Peoples United Bank,N.A. are hereby designated as depositories for the Village of
Rye Brook.
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RESOLUTION
DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
WHEREAS, the Village must publish legal notices in any newspaper designated as the
official newspaper for the municipality; and
WHEREAS, the Westmore News is a newspaper circulated and available to its residents in
the Village of Rye Brook; and
WHEREAS, the Village Clerk is encouraged to publish notices in multiple newspapers
covering the village
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the Westmore News is hereby designated as
the official Newspaper of the Village of Rye Brook for the ensuing official year.
RESOLUTION
FRIENDS OF RYE BROOK,INC.
RESOLVED, that it is hereby disclosed by members of the Board of Trustees that they are
directors of a not-for-profit corporation, the Friends of Rye Brook, Inc., created to assist in
obtaining donations from prospective grantors in support of qualifying activities of the
Village.
RESOLUTION
RE-ADOPTION OF RULES OF PROCEDURE
OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RESOLVED, that the Rules of Procedure of the Board of Trustees as amended on April 11,
2006 are hereby re-adopted and promulgated for the Village official year, commencing the
first Monday of April 2016.
On a motion made by Trustee Heiser and seconded by Trustee Klein, the resolution was
approved and Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN ABSENT
TRUSTEE HEISER AYE
TRUSTEE KLEIN AYE
TRUSTEE REDNICK AYE
MAYOR ROSENBERG AYE
10)Considering modifying the Village's Comprehensive Financial Policy.
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Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING MODIFYING THE VILLAGE'S
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL POLICY
WHEREAS, several revisions to the Village's Comprehensive Financial Policy have
been proposed including a revised listing of banks, depositories, and financial institutions
authorized to work with the Village, updating the Procurement Policy to increase the
competitive bidding limits for purchase contracts and public works contracts up to the
limits allowed by NYS General Municipal Law, increasing the minimum limit required
for purchase orders, and adding the Credit Card policy to the Comprehensive Financial
Policy and modifying certain restrictions and limits in this policy.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of
Trustees hereby approves the modifications the Comprehensive Financial Policy.
It was noted that no Board of Trustee member has a credit card. Mr. Bradbury added that
neither do any of the Village Staff. The credit card,when needed, has to be signed out
from the Treasurer's Office.
So much outreach now—increasing the limits will help us out—we are getting multiple
proposals and it will help us out efficiency wise.
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the resolution
was approved and Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN ABSENT
TRUSTEE HEISER AYE
TRUSTEE KLEIN AYE
TRUSTEE REDNICK AYE
MAYOR ROSENBERG AYE
11)Considering the approval of the minutes for the meetings held on March 8,
2016, March 22, 2016, and the special meeting on April 6, 2016.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
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RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING THE APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE
VILLAGE BOARD MEETINGS HELD ON MARCH 8,MARCH 22 AND
SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON APRIL 6, 2016
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees approve the minutes
from the meetings held on March 8, 2016, March 22, 2016, and the special meeting on
April 6, 2016.
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the resolution
was approved and Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN ABSENT
TRUSTEE HEISER AYE
TRUSTEE KLEIN AYE
TRUSTEE REDNICK AYE
MAYOR ROSENBERG AYE
ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
King Street—NYSDOT contractor is working on ada ramps and basins on King Street
which is preliminary work prior to paving. The Villages contractor will replace the island
at the King Street and North Ridge intersection.
Most significant part is the paving—from the state line down King Street into Port
Chester to Clermont Avenue. Work will be done at night which will help with the traffic
—although there will be noise but in the long run it is a good choice. The night work will
start at 9 and end at 6am.
Mayor Rosenberg added that it is not our decision but believes it is the right decision.
The State is finally doing something about the road and the 5 days of imposition is worth
it because it is critical the work be done.
Mr. Bradbury continued - CCA program—residents received letters from Westchester
Power this week. We are one of 20 communities in the County participating in the
program. The default carrier for your electric service is con Edison solutions—it is a third
party carrier. Bills will have new names on it—residents can do nothing—rates
guaranteed going forward that will be less than the prior year—other option is to opt in to
a renewable program—solar and wind, etc—that is also a savings over what the last year
of con Edison has been. The other choice is to opt out now.
Mr. Grosso addressed the Board advising them he did some research and did go through
10-20 municipalities—none of them had better terms or rates than the program the
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Village is offering. Great program that the Board and staff opted into—believes the
whole county should look into it.
DISCUSSION ITEM:
• Considering modifying the Village Code to consider decks as a pervious surface.
Moved to next meeting
On a motion made by Trustee Rednick to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Save
the Sound Litigation and Advice of Council, and was seconded by Trustee Heiser. The
meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote at 9:07pm
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