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Board of Trustees Meeting
Village Hall, 938 King Street
Tuesday,August 23, 2016
BOARD PRESENT: Trustee Susan R. Epstein
Trustee David M. Heiser
Trustee Jason A. Klein
Mayor Paul S. Rosenberg
BOARD ABSENT: Trustee Jeffery B. Rednick
STAFF PRESENT: Christopher J. Bradbury, Village Administrator
Greg Austin, Police Chief
Edward Beane, Esq., Village Counsel
Michel Nowak, Superintendent of Public Works
Fred Seifert, Public Access Coordinator
Shari Melillo, Meeting Secretary
1 7:00 P.M. -EXECUTIVE SESSION:
a) Teamsters Negotiations
b) Discussing appointments to Traffic Commission.
C) Non-Union Compensation
2 7:30 P.M. -REGULAR MEETING:
3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
4 REPORT/PRESENTATIONS:
5 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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a) Considering approving an amended site plan at property located at 1100
King Street (Reckson Executive Park).
Mr. Null advised the Board that this application has been before the Planning
Board and received the necessary approvals for the wetlands and steep slopes
permits. He explained that this is an amenities package for the tenants of the
office park only and will be used during daylight hours only. There is not
amplification or sound.
Jerry Schwabe addressed the Board and worked off the plan to show where the
proposed amenities will be placed. They will include a sand based volley ball
court, a bocce ball court and a sitting area with walkways around the pond area.
The sand and gravel being used in that area will assist with drainage as well.
They are working in the wetland buffer and any disturbance will be corrected
with additional plantings.
Mrs. Timpone-Mohammed, Village Planning Consultant, added that all her
issues had been addressed subsequent to the Planning Board meeting.
Mr. Nick Lyras - Doral Greens HOA president—wanted to thank the Board for
the heads up when the Sun Homes project first approached the Village and the
Planning Board for taking into consideration some of their concerns.
Everything was handled very well and it is nice to know that this current project
is only for the use of the office tenants and not the potential homeowners, He
thanked all for watching out for them.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
Public Hearing was closed and Ms. Alex Frank, Assistant to the Administrator,
called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN YES
TRUSTEE HEISER YES
TRUSTEE KLEIN YES
MAYOR ROSENBERG YES
b) Considering a proposed local law prohibiting the sale of commercially bred
dogs and cats in the Village of Rye Brook.
Mr. Bradbury explained what the local law was all about and the importance of
it.
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Mayor Rosenblum addressed the Board stating that Harrison had also just
approved the local law and they were grateful for that. Mamaroneck was the
first in New York State and advised the Board that this law does not make the
Village subject to any challenges. He congratulated the Board on being a very
moral community.
Dina Gorham—Port Chester resident—she supports the ban for all animals that
are currently suffering because of the puppy mills and the way the animals are
handled. She thanked the Board for making Rye Brook a more humane
community.
Mayor Rosenberg believes it is the right thing to do as well.
On a motion made by Trustee Heiser and seconded by Trustee Epstein, the
Public Hearing was closed and Ms. Alex Frank, Assistant to the Administrator,
called the roll
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN YES
TRUSTEE HEISER YES
TRUSTEE KLEIN YES
MAYOR ROSENBERG YES
6 RESOLUTIONS:
a) Considering Approving an amended site plan at property located at 110 King
Street (Reckson Executive Park).
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING AN AMENDED SITE PLAN AT PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1100 KING STREET (Reckson Executive Park)
WHEREAS, Reckson Operating Partnership L.P., property owner, submitted
an application for approval of an Amended Site Plan Approval, Wetlands
Permit and Steep Slopes Permit to construct exterior improvements at Reckson
Executive Park, including a pavilion and seating area, volley ball court, two (2)
bocce courts, and construction of a storage room and walkway at the rear of
Building 2 on property located at 1100 King Street, Rye Brook,New York, in
the OB-1 and Scenic Roads Overlay Zoning District, which property also is
known and designated on the Tax Assessment Map of the Village of Rye Brook
as Section 124.81, Block 1, Lot 1 and Section 124.82, Block 1, Lot 1 (the
"Property"); and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is the approval authority for the
Amended Site Plan pursuant to Village Code §209-1.A(1) and the Planning
Board is the approval authority for the Wetland Permit and Steep Slopes Permit
pursuant Chapters 213 and 245 of the Village Code; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees reviewed the following plans and
application materials in connection with the Application:
1. Application for Site Plan Approval
2. Exterior Building Permit Application
3. Short EAF with EAF Mapper Summary Report dated 4/4/16
4. Tree Removal Permit Application
5. ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey prepared by Link Land Surveyors,
P.C., Mahopac,N.Y. dated January 26, 2015
6. Steep Slopes Work Permit Project Description and Slope Analyses
prepared by Divney Tung Schwalbe, LLP, White Plains,N.Y., not dated
7. Wetlands and Watercourse Delineation prepared by William Kenny
Associates, LLC, Fairfield, C.T., dated December 10, 2015
8. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan,prepared by Divney Tung
Schwalbe, LLP, White Plains,N.Y., dated March 2016
9. Letter to the Planning Board from Divney Tung Schwalbe, LLP, White
Plains, N.Y., dated June 9, 2016
10. Letter to the Planning Board from Divney Tung Schwalbe, LLP, White
Plains, N.Y., dated July 1, 2016
11. Letter to the Board of Trustees from Cuddy and Feder, LLP, White
Plains, N.Y., dated April 7, 2016
12. Plan Set entitled, "Site Plan/Wetland/Steep Slope Application,"
prepared by Eric Rains Landscape Architecture, LLC,Norwalk, C.T.:
Sheet Number Sheet Title Date
No Number Cover Sheet 3/24/16
SP-1.0 Stormwater and Erosion Control 3/24/16
SPL-1.0 Landscape Site Plan 3/24/16 rev.7/1/16
SPL-2.0 Existing Conditions and Removals Plan 3/24/16 rev. 4/4/16
SPL-3.0 Grading and Utilities Plan 3/24/16 rev. 7/1/16
SPL-4.0 Layout and Materials Plan 3/24/16 rev. 7/1/16
SPL-5.0 Planting Plan 3/24/16 rev. 7/1/16
SPL-6.0 Planting Notes and Details Plan 3/24/16 rev. 7/1/16
SPL-7.0 Planting List and Images Plan 3/24/16; and
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WHEREAS, on May 10, 2016 the Board of Trustees,pursuant to the State
Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) determines the proposed action
to be an Unlisted Action pursuant to SEQRA; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2016 the Board of Trustees referred the application
to the Village of Rye Brook Planning Board for report and recommendation;
and
WHEREAS, on July 14, 2016 the Planning Board issued its Report and
Recommendation to the Board of Trustees and approved a Wetland Permit and
Steep Slopes Permit for the project subject to several conditions including
obtaining Amended Site Plan approval from the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, the application was referred to Westchester County Department
of Planning pursuant to General Municipal Law §239-m and Westchester
County Administrative Code §277.61for notification purposes only, and a
response was received from the County dated August 2, 2016 which found the
matter to be for local determination in accordance with the Village's planning
and zoning policies; and
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2016 notice of the public hearing was sent to the
Town of Greenwich and the Town/Village of Harrison pursuant to General
Municipal Law §239-nn and Westchester County Administrative Code
§277.71; and
WHEREAS, a duly advertised public hearing was held by the Board of
Trustees on August 23, 2016, at which time all those wishing to be heard on the
Application were given such opportunity, and the public hearing was closed on
August 23, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Village Planning Consultant, Village staff and Planning
Board have reviewed the information and submitted comments regarding the
Application; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is fully familiar with the application and
the Property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook
Board of Trustees, in accordance with Article 8 of the State Environmental
Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617, and upon review of the EAF and all
other application materials that were prepared for this action, hereby adopts the
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attached Negative Declaration, ending the State Environmental Quality Review
process.
BE, IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of
Trustees hereby approves the Application for Amended Site Plan approval for
property located at 1100 King Street, as shown on the plans referenced herein,
subject to the following conditions:
1. All plantings required in the plan titled Landscape Site Plan,prepared
by Eric Rains Landscape Architecture, LLC,Norwalk, CT, dated 3/24/16 rev.
7/1/16, shall be maintained by the property owner and replaced as necessary or
as determined by the Village Engineer/Superintendent of Public Works.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that no permits shall be issued until the
Applicant has paid to the Village all applicable fees and professional review
fees incurred in connection with review of this Application.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
resolution was approved and Ms. Alex Frank called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN YES
TRUSTEE HEISER YES
TRUSTEE KLEIN YES
MAYOR ROSENBERG YES
b) Considering a proposed local law prohibiting the sale of commercially bred
dogs and cats in the Village of Rye Brook.
RESOLUTION
APPROVING A LOCAL LAW PROHIBITING THE SALE OF
COMMERCIALLY BRED DOGS AND CATS
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2016 NYS Senator George Latimer notified the
Village of Rye Brook of recent state legislation that allows for local
communities to regulate the prohibition on the sale of commercially bred dogs
and cats; and
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WHEREAS, on July 12, 2016 a local law was introduced before the Board
of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook to amend Chapter 78 of the Village
Code, entitled "Animals," to prohibit the sale of commercially bred dogs and
cats in pet stores, retail businesses or other commercial establishments; and
WHEREAS, the proposed local law is a Type II Action pursuant to the New
York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), and therefore, no
environmental review is required; and
WHEREAS, on August 23, 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 and the public
hearing was closed on August 23, 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees
hereby approves the above-mentioned local law to amend Chapter 78 of the
Village Code to prohibit the sale of commercially bred dogs and cats in pet
stores, retail businesses or other commercial establishments, as set forth in the
local law.
On a motion made by Trustee Heiser and seconded by Trustee Klein, the
resolution was approved and Ms. Alex Frank called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN YES
TRUSTEE HEISER YES
TRUSTEE KLEIN YES
MAYOR ROSENBERG YES
C) Considering a street use request by Westchester Triathlon for Sunday,
September 25, 2016
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING APPROVING USE OF VILLAGE STREETS FOR THE
ANNUAL JARDEN WESTCHESTER TRIATHLON
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jarden Westchester
Triathlon is authorized to use the Village of Rye Brook streets for the Jarden
Westchester Triathlon on Sunday, September 25, 2016,requested in a letter
received July 26, 2016; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that final Village streets, route and any
conditions shall be approved by the Police Chief of the Village of Rye Brook
Police Department.
Discussion:
Mr. Bradbury explained there is some concern about the route change that was
made after receipt of the original request. The changes require use of more
village streets and the Police are concerned that while the Village wants to
support the event as they always have, they also need to make sure the residents
are safe and the intersections are safe.
Chris Leonard, Race Manager addressed the Bard and explained that the person
who should be here who is the Race Director is in Virginia but he will try to
help. The intersections in question are Lincoln and Westchester Avenue by 287
- the race would be 100 percent on board with helping in any capacity by
providing help from other municipalities who have offered and they have a
relationship with. The race has a rich history—they are 30 years old and are
also a 501C3 and a variety of charities benefit. They suggest getting word out to
residents to get message out that this race is for more than just people
participating- it is to raise money for worty causes. They could provide officers
from other municipalities if it would help. They have a month to make this
work.
Chief Austin explained that they have contracted with the race in the past and
they do reimburse the Village for the use of the Police Officers. The route
changes proposed would require 13 police officers -they had problems
previous years with less officers. They are expecting 1000 cyclists so this is not
a small event and is a very large undertaking.
Mayor Rosenberg added that we could pass this tonight by conditioning the
resolution that the organization and the Police Chief work together to come to
an agreement that works for everyone. He believes it is a worthy cause - he
would hate to see them have to stop routing through Rye Brook. He also agrees
that an email blast can be done and a lot of notification for the public making
them aware of the routes and where they should avoid going.
On a motion made by Trustee Klein and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
resolution was approved and Ms. Alex Frank called the roll:
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TRUSTEE EPSTEIN YES
TRUSTEE HEISER YES
TRUSTEE KLEIN YES
MAYOR ROSENBERG YES
d) Considering the conditional appointment of a Firefighter.
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING THE APPOINTMENT OF A FIREFIGHTER
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Ryan Cantatore of 143 North
Washington Street, Apt. 2, Sleep Hollow, New York is hereby conditionally
appointed to the position of Firefighter with the Village of Rye Brook, subject
to the results of a medical examination and the Civil Service procedures of the
State of New York; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary is $67,399 with an effective
start date of September 4, 2016.
Discussion:
Mr. Bradbury introduced Mr. Cantatore and advised that he was a Senior
Airman and a member of the Security Police for the United States Air Force,
New York Air National Guard as well as a Volunteer Firefighter with Port
Chester prior to becoming a paid professional Firefighter for Port Chester. We
are thrilled to have him.
Mayor Rosenberg thanked him for his military service and welcomed him to
Rye Brook where he will be treated with respect.
Mr. Cantatore thanked the Board for the opportunity to serve the Village.
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On a motion made by Trustee Epstein and seconded by Trustee Klein, the
resolution was approved and Mr. Alex Frank called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN YES
TRUSTEE HEISER YES
TRUSTEE KLEIN YES
MAYOR ROSENBERG YES
e) Considering accepting a donation of a professional-grade tetherball system.
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING ACCEPTING A DONATION OF A PROFESSIONAL-
GRADE TETHERBALL SYSTEM
WHEREAS, Jalaine and Peter Sommers of 3 Winthrop Drive, Rye Brook
has a professional-grade tetherball set(TP-1200 set 12 foot tether pole and a
Tachikara STMB) that they wish to donate to the Village for use in one of the
parks; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Sommers has stated that this tetherball set has
an estimated value of$170.00.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook
hereby accepts the donation of a professional-grade tetherball System from
Jalaine and Peter Sommers.
Discussion:
Trustee Epstein asked where the tetherball set would go. Chris Bradbury
responded that the plan was behind the old baseball field in Pine Ridge Park.
Trustee Epstein asked about vandalizing to which the Mayor responded if that
were to happen the Board would have to decide whether or not to replace it.
Mayor Rosenberg thanked the Sommers for the donation.
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In a motion made by Trustee Heiser and seconded by Trustee Epstein, the
resolution was approved and Ms. Frank called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN YES
TRUSTEE HEISER YES
TRUSTEE KLEIN YES
MAYOR ROSENBERG YES
f) Modifying the License and Fee Schedule to create a free for a Graphic Art-
Photoshop Elements Program.
RESOLUTION
MODIFYING THE LICENSE AND PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
TO CREATE A FEE FOR GRAPHIC ART—PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS
PROGRAM
The Village License and Permit Fee Schedule is hereby modified to establish a
fee for a new Recreation Program:
PROGRAM OR SERVICE FEE
Photoshop Elements Program(8, one hour sessions) $120.00
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
resolution was approved and Ms. Frank called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN YES
TRUSTEE HEISER YES
TRUSTEE KLEIN YES
MAYOR ROSENBERG YES
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g) Considering approval of an agreement with the County of Westchester for a
Stop-DWI Program.
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING THE APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTRY OF WESTCHESTER FOR A STOP-DWI PROGRAM
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2006 the Village of Rye Brook first entered
into an agreement with the County of Westchester for a Stop DWI Patrol
Project Reimbursement Contract for the 2006 calendar year; and
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2011 the Village of Rye Brook entered into an
extension of said agreement for a five year extension of the Stop DWI Patrol
Project from January 1, 2011 though December 31, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Westchester County will provide reimbursements for overtime
and added patrol costs to enforce DWI/DWAI laws in the amount not to exceed
$8,400.00 for the year;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook is
authorized to enter into an extension of said contract for an additional four (5)
years, from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2020 at the rate of$8,400
per year, not to exceed $42,000 over the 5 year contract; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to execute and
deliver all documents necessary and appropriate to accomplish the purposes of
this resolution.
On a motion made by Trustee Klein and seconded by Trustee Epstein, the
resolution was adopted and Ms. Frank called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN YES
TRUSTEE HEISER YES
TRUSTEE KLEIN YES
MAYOR ROSENBERG YES
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h) Considering approving use of Village streets for the Jewish Board of Family&
Children Services for a fundraising cycling event on September 18, 2016.
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING APPROVING USE OF VILLAGE STREETS FOR THE
JEWISH BOARD OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES FOR A
FUNDRAISING CYCLING EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2016
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that subject to the final approval of the
Rye Brook Police Department, The Jewish Board of Family & Children
services is authorized to use the Village of Rye Brook streets for a fundraising
cycling event on Sunday, September 18, 2016, requested in a letter dated
August 12, 2016; and be it
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.
Discussion:
Chief Austin stated that this is a small scale event requiring only 3 officers.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
resolution was adopted and Ms. Frank called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN YES
TRUSTEE HEISER YES
TRUSTEE KLEIN YES
MAYOR ROSENBERG YES
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i) Considering the reappointment of John B. Colangelo to the Emergency Medical
Services Committee (EMSC).
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING THE APPOINTMENT OF MR. JOHN B. COLANGELO
TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the Inter-Municipal Agreement between the Village of Rye
Brook, City of Rye and Village of Port Chester for emergency medical services
established the Emergency Medical Services Committee (EMSC); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3A of the Inter-Municipal Agreement
establishes community representatives from each of the participating
municipalities to be proposed by the Corps and ratified by each of the
municipalities; and
WHEREAS, in a letter dated August 10, 2016 from Scott T. Moore,
Administrator, Mr. John B. Colangelo has been recommended by the Corp as
the community representative of the Village of Port Chester; and
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2016 the Board of Trustees of the Village of Port
Chester ratified the appointment of Mr. John B. Colangelo to the Emergency
Medical Services Committee by resolution
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby
approves the appointment of Mr. John B. Colangelo to the Emergency Medical
Services Committee as the Community Representative of the Village of Port
Chester.
Mayor Rosenberg thanked Mr. Colangelo and all the Board members that serve
on the EMS board for all their hard work.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein and seconded by Trustee Klein, the
resolution was adopted and Ms. Frank called the roll:
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TRUSTEE EPSTEIN YES
TRUSTEE HEISER YES
TRUSTEE KLEIN YES
MAYOR ROSENBERG YES
j) Considering a Village contribution to the Columbus Day Celebration
Committee and use of Hawthorne Ave for the Annual Parade.
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A VILLAGE CONTRIBUTION TO THE
COLUMBUS DAY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE AND USE OF
HAWTHORNE AVENUE FOR THE ANNUAL PARADE
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees supports the
annual Columbus Day Parade sponsored by the Columbus Day Celebration
Committee
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook
Board of Trustees hereby approves that$800.00 be provided to the Columbus
Day Celebration Committee for its annual Columbus Day Parade; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Columbus Day Celebration Committee
may use Hawthorne Avenue on Sunday, October 9, 2016 (rain date October 16,
2016) for the Columbus Day Parade in compliance with the terms and/or
conditions established by the Village of Rye Brook Police Department.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein and seconded by Trustee Klein, the
resolution was adopted and Ms. Frank called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN YES
TRUSTEE HEISER YES
TRUSTEE KL,EIN YES
MAYOR ROSENBERG YES
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k) Considering the use of Village streets for a block party on Valley Terrace to be
held on September 18, 2016.
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING THE USE OF VILLAGE STREETS
FOR A BLOCK PARTY ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2016.
RESOLVED, that the use of Valley Terrace on Sunday, September 18, 2016
from 4:OOPM to 7:30PM for the Valley Terrace Block Party event is hereby
approved with the terms to be established by the Rye Brook Police Department.
Discussion:
Trustee Klein recused himself and addressed the Board. This is the second time
he is hosting this block party—there have not been any issues and invited the
Village Board to stop by and join them.
On a motion made by Trustee Heiser and seconded by Trustee Epstein, the
resolution was adopted and Ms. Frank called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN YES
TRUSTEE HEISER YES
TRUSTEE KLEIN YES
MAYOR ROSENBERG YES
1) Considering approval of minutes from meeting of July 26, 2016
Mayor Rosenberg asked to adjourn the minutes to September 13, 2016.
7 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
a) Completion of the Rye Brook Sanitary Sewer System Capacity Management,
Operation and Maintenance (CMOM)Program.
Sewer system Update - providing awareness to public - the evaluation study is
mainly to look at future needs. The CMOM has been written and competed -
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outlines how we respond to issues with our sewer systems - how we clean and
maintain it - the budgeting and making sure it gets top attention. It is more than
just of a report—this is just one piece of the evaluation of the sanitary sewer
system.
Paving is starting this week- listed roads that will be done - milling will start
this week. Listing of roads will also be available on our website. All meeting
videos are available on any computer device now - computer- tablet-phone -
android- etc. Pine Ridge basketball court color-coding has been delayed by
contractor.
Dog wash was a great event—it was coordinated by village staff including our
Community Outreach Committee. Staff volunteered their time Sunday- Shari
Melillo -Alex Frank - Rose D'Ascoli—highway and parks staff. It was a very
successful event and they raised just under $1000 for the Humane Society of
Westchester which does a great job for all the communities they serve. Mayor
added that it was a phenomenal event—staff outdid themselves and he thanked
all that worked and coordinated this event.
The Public Works and Parks Garage study meeting took place earlier this
month. The Village is excited about this project- important to Village and very
much needed. The process will be very public and transparent—the website
will have updated information on the progress of this project.
Chief Austin provided an overview of the bike helmet program for kids. They
are working with the Maria Ferrara Children's Hospital. Rye Brook Police
Officers will stop a child not wearing a helmet—explain to them the dangers
and will be given a helmet free of charge provided by the hospital. The entire
Board believes it is a great program. They also think that adults need to wear
helmets as well and also reflective clothing when riding.
8 OLD BUSINESS:
9 NEW BUSINESS:
10 DISCUSSION ITEM:
11 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on a motion made by Trustee Epstein and seconded by Trustee Heiser, the
meeting was adjourned at 8:40pm by unanimous voice vote.
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