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0Board of Trustees Meeting
4 Village Hall,938 King Street
Tuesday,February 14, 2017
BOARD PRESENT: Trustee Susan R. Epstein
Trustee David M. Heiser
Trustee Jason A. Klein
Trustee Jeffery B. Rednick
Mayor Paul S. Rosenberg
BOARD ABSENT:
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 6:30 P.M. -EXECUTIVE SESSION:
a) Fire Service Agreement with Port Chester
Mayor Rosenberg advised that the Villages are still in litigation and he thanked the Rye
Brook firefighters as well as the Port Chester Volunteer Firefighters for all their hard work
and all they do for both communities.
2 7:30 P.M. -REGULAR MEETING:
3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
4 REPORT/PRESENTATIONS:
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5 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a) Public hearing for a proposed local law regarding sign permit applications.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein and seconded by Trustee Klein, the Public Hearing
was opened when Ms. Frank called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN AYE
TRUSTEE HEISER AYE
TRUSTEE KLEIN AYE
TRUSTEE REDNICK AYE
MAYOR ROSENBERG AYE
Mr. Bradbury explained that what this does is it allows the Building Inspector more time to
process a sign application. It could of course be done faster to accommodate an applicant if
need be, but it just give the Building Inspector some additional time if need be.
There being no further questions or comments,Mayor Rosenberg called for a motion to
close the Public Hearing.
For Against
Susan Epstein (Moved By) x
David Heiser x
Jason Klein x
Jeffrey Rednick (Seconded By) x
Paul Rosenberg x
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6 RESOLUTIONS:
a) Considering a proposed local law regarding sign permit applications.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
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RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 250 OF THE
VILLAGE CODE REGARDING SIGN PERMIT APPLICATIONS
WHEREAS,the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees desires to make certain
modifications to Chapter 250 of the Village Code to extend certain time frames for the
proper review and consideration of sign permit application; and
WHEREAS, a proposed local law was introduced on December 13, 2016 to amend
Chapter 250 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook to implement the purpose set forth
above; and
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2016, the Board of Trustees referred the local law to the
Planning Board for consideration and a report and recommendation thereon pursuant to
Section 250-143 of the Village Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board discussed the local law at its January 12, 2017 meeting
and adopted a Report and Recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook determines that the
proposed action is 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 February 14, 2017, 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 of the Village
of Rye Brook hereby approves the above-mentioned local law to make modifications to
Chapter 250 of the Village Code regarding sign permit applications.
For Against
Susan Epstein (Moved By) x
David Heiser x
Jason Klein x
Jeffrey Rednick (Seconded By) x
Paul Rosenberg x
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b) Considering creating and amending fees for various Recreation programs.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
Considering Creating and Amending Fees for Various Recreation Programs
The Village License and Permit Fee Schedule is hereby modified to create fees for new
Recreation Programs and amend fees for existing programs:
PROGRAM OR SERVICE CURRENT FEE NEW 2016-17 FEE
Rye Brook Rebels AAU Basketball camp N/A $245.00 prior to 6/15
(Not listed on the 2016-17 schedule) $295.00 after 6/15
Teaches Basketball Camps
(Summer Pro Basketball)
Brandon Jennings Camp $425.00 $440.00
Langston Galloway Camp $425.00 $440.00
Future Stars Tennis Clinics
Pee Wee Lessons $17.50/session $20.00/session
Youth Lessons $27.50/session $30.00/session
Adult Lessons $15.00/session $27.00/session
Hi Five Pre K Little League Development N/A $110.00 for 7 weeks
(New Program)
Extended Day Camp N/A $95.00/week
(New Program)
Trustee Epstein would like to hold off on approving the Adult Tennis until she can get
further information on the program cost from Rob Bertolacci.
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Mayor Rosenberg called for a motion on the resolution as amended
For Against
Susan Epstein (Moved By) x
David Heiser x
Jason Klein (Seconded By) x
Jeffrey Rednick x
Paul Rosenberg x
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C) Considering the appointment of an Administrative Aide.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE
RESOLVED, that Alexandra H. Frank of 110 Betsy Brown Road, Port Chester,NY is
hereby appointed Provisionally to the position of Administrative Aide with the Village of
Rye Brook, subject to the Civil Service procedures of the State of New York; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary is $32,300.00, with an effective start
date of February 15, 2017.
Mr. Bradbury explained that this is a competitive position and there are currently less than
3 people on the list. Provisional means that when the test is give,Ms. Frank will have to
take it,pass it and be reachable in order to stay in the title.
Mayor Rosenberg thanked Ms. Frank- she works hard and has done a great job up to this
point and has exceeded expectations.
For Against
Susan Epstein (Moved By) x
David Heiser x
Jason Klein x
Jeffrey Rednick (Seconded By) x
Paul Rosenberg x
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d) Considering the approval of the minutes for the meeting held on January 25, 2017.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
Considering the approval of the minutes for the meeting held on January 24, 2017
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of
Trustees approves the minutes for the meeting held on January 24, 2017.
CARRIED.
For Against
Susan Epstein x
David Heiser x
Jason Klein (Moved By) x
Jeffrey Rednick (Seconded By) x
Paul Rosenberg x
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e) Considering an appointment to the Sustainability Committee
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING AN APPOINTMENT TO THE SUSTAINABILITY
COMMITTEE
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Katherine Husseini of 6
Bolton Place is hereby appointed to the Sustainability Committee for a term
that shall expire on the first Monday in April 2019.
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For Against
Susan Epstein (Seconded By) x
David Heiser x
Jason Klein (Moved By) x
Jeffrey Rednick x
Paul Rosenberg x
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7 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
The Village offices will be closed on Monday, February 20th in observance of Presidents Day
The paperwork for the Safer Grant has been submitted which is seeking funds for the 2 additional
firefighters and we should know something by September
The Village wanted to say thank you to the DPW and Parks staff on a job well done during the
recent storms.....they do a great job - these have been some unique storms with many challenges
and they handle them perfectly.
The sewer system evaluation study was just completed and sent to the County. It is a lot of work
and a lot of money making sure infrastructure is maintained - about$108,000 authorized to have
our Engineering Consultant go out to bid. The work will be done in various areas where there may
be potential problems - from that we will know what has to be done next.
8 OLD BUSINESS:
9 NEW BUSINESS:
10 DISCUSSION ITEM:
11 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12 ADJOURNMENT
ACTION ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS SUBJECT TO THE CONSENT OF
THE TRUSTEES PRESENT AT THE MEETING
THE NEXT REGULAR TRUSTEES MEETING
a) February 28, 2017 and March 14, 2017.
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