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Village Hall, 938 King Street
Tuesday, February 28, 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 7:00 P.M. -EXECUTIVE SESSION:
a) Fire Protection Agreement with Port Chester
2 7:30 P.M. -REGULAR MEETING:
3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
4 REPORT/PRESENTATIONS:
5 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a) Public hearing considering a Local Law amending Chapter 240 of the Village
Code for a stop sign at Mark Drive and Pine Ridge Road
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein and seconded by Trustee Klein, the
Public Hearing was opened when Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
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TRUSTEE EPSTEIN AYE
TRUSTEE HEISER AYE
TRUSTEE KLEIN AYE
TRUSTEE REDNICK AYE
MAYOR ROSENBERG AYE
Mr. Bradbury explained that the Village had received a request from a resident
to change the current sign at this location from a Yield Sign to a Stop Sign. The
referral was given to the Traffic Commission and after review they notified us
that they agreed with the residents and so a Local Law was drafted and a Public
Hearing scheduled for tonight and the residents in that neighborhood notified of
the meeting.
Rick Buzzin-prior Village Trustee, prior member of the Traffic Commission
and a resident in this neighborhood addressed the Board stating that in addition
to being very supportive of the proposed Stop Sign, he suggested taking the
existing Yield Sign on Mark Drive - changing it to a stop sign and installing
that in the new location. His point being that it would save the Village money
on a new sign and no one apparently pays any attention to the Yield Sign that is
there anyway. He is a 30 year resident of the Village and drives that street every
day and has seen how dangerous that intersection is with drivers not stopping
and worse, not looking. He also spoke of the vegetation on both sides of the
street near the curb which is overgrown and making it difficult to see. This is a
problem area for a long time and he is in favor of a new sign. And believes
safety is the number 1 priority.
David Barker addressed the Board stating he was before the Board of Trustees
several years ago and was able to get the Yield Sign installed and now would
like the Stop Sign to replace it. He gave pictures to the Board taken from
different perspectives and believes the bottom line is it just makes a lot of sense
for the community and believes this is dead man's corner and someone will get
hurt.
Mr. Bradbury explained that there are different traffic measures available for
intersections where drivers don't know who has the right of way.
Craig Davis -people speed through that area all the time - he agrees with the
use of a Stop Sign - not sure how to get people to slow down and believes a
Stop Sign should be on both sides of the street.
Barbara Bernstein - Mark Drive - agrees we need the sign but more importantly
the vegetation - it is overwhelming and you cannot see in either direction. It
hangs in the street and is way more deadly than having no stop sign.
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There being no further comments or questions Mayor Rosenberg called for a
motion to close the Public Hearing.
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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6 RESOLUTIONS:
a) Considering a proposed Local Law for a stop sign at Mark Drive and Pine
Ridge Road.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER
240 OF THE VILLAGE CODE FOR A STOP SIGN AT MARK DRIVE
AND PINE RIDGE ROAD
WHEREAS, a traffic condition at the intersection of Mark Drive and Pine
Ridge road was reported from a resident at the Traffic Commission Meeting
held on October 24, 2016; and
WHEREAS, on January 3, 2017 a recommendation was made by the
Traffic Commission to change the yield sign at the intersection to a stop sign;
and
WHEREAS, on January 24, 2017 a proposed local law was introduced to
amend Chapter 240 of the Village Code of the Village of Rye Brook to
implement the proposed recommendation; and
WHEREAS, on February 28, 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.
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Rye Brook hereby approves the above-mentioned local law to amend
Chapter 240 of the Village Code regarding a stop sign at Mark Drive and Pine
Ridge Road.
For Against
Susan Epstein x
David Heiser (Seconded By) x
Jason Klein x
Jeffrey Rednick(Moved By) x
Paul Rosenberg x
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b) Considering adopting homestead base proportions.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL ADJUSTMENTS FOR
HOMESTEAD AND NON-HOMESTEAD BASE PROPORTIONS
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2005 the Board of Trustees adopted Local
Law #2-2005 relating to the adoption of the provisions of Section 1903 of the
Real Property Tax Law regarding Homestead Base Proportions; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Rye Assessor has prepared Homestead and
Non-Homestead base proportions for the Village of Rye Brook's review; and
WHEREAS, on February 21, 2017 the Town Board of the Town of Rye
adopted a resolution that (a) establishes two separate property tax rates for the
Village of Rye Brook pursuant to the provisions of Section 1903 of the RPTL
(I) the Homestead Base Proportion at a rate equal to 72.166008 and (II) the
Non-Homestead Base Proportion at a rate equal to 27.833992 and (b)
authorized the Town Assessor to file a Statement of Locally Determined
Homestead Base Proportions Pursuant to Section 1903 of the Real Property Tax
Law (RPTL) (commonly referred to as the "Homestead Tax Option") based on
the 2016 Assessment Roll (completed, verified and filed in 2016) for the 2017
Village budget and tax rates; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook also
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wishes to concur and adopt the local adjustments to these homestead base
proportions that will be used to establish a Homestead tax rate and a Non-
Homestead tax rate for the 2017-2018 Village Budget and tax rates.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees
of the Village of Rye Brook hereby concurs with the Town of Rye and adopts
for the FY 2017-18 Village tax purposes a Homestead Base Proportion at a rate
equal to 72.166008, and Non-Homestead Base Proportion at a rate equal to
27.833992; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Village
Administrator are authorized to sign all necessary documents to implement the
purposes of this resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Assessor and Tax
Collector are authorized and directed to make any filings on behalf of Rye
Brook, and to take any additional actions necessary to implement the purposes
of this resolution.
Mr. Bradbury explained how this came about. Originally there was a portion of
taxes paid by residents and portion paid by commercial -this basically keeps
some separation so that after a reval the commercial properties don't pay a lot
less taxes than the residential. If the homestead didn't exist-the residential
would pay about 80 percent of the taxes - with it they pay about 72 percent so
basically this protects the residential properties.
CARRIED.
For Against
Susan Epstein (Moved By) x
David Heiser x
Jason Klein (Seconded By) x
Jeffrey Rednick x
Paul Rosenberg x
5 0
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C) Considering a donation to the Independence Day Observance Committee for
the 2017 Independence Day Event and Fireworks.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING A DONATION TO THE INDEPENDENCE DAY
OBSERVANCE COMMITTEE FOR THE 2017 INDEPENDENCE DAY
EVENT AND FIREWORKS
WHEREAS, The Port Chester-Rye Brook-Town of Rye Independence
Day Committee will host the 2017 Independence Day Celebration on July 4th;
and
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Village Board would like to
continue to assist the Independence Day Committee with this event
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye
Brook will pay three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500.00) to the Port
Chester-Rye Brook-Town of Rye Independence Day Committee for its 2017
Independence Day Celebration.
Mrs. Hope Klein, Chairperson of the Independence Day Committee thanked the
Board for the generous donation. She did, however, ask in anticipation for next
year that the Board consider increasing their donation to assist in the
celebration of the 150th birthday of the Village of Port Chester. Mrs. Klein
thanked them again for their current donation and their consideration for next
year.
CARRIED.
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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d) Considering amending fees for the Future Stars Tennis Clinics.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING AMENDING FEES FOR THE FUTURE STARS
TENNIS CLINICS
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
Future Stars Tennis Clinics
Pee Wee Lessons (4-5 yrs) $17.50/session $20.00/session
Youth Lesson (K-12th grade) $27.50/session $30.00/session
Adult Lessons $15.00/session $17.50/session
(4 or more registrants)
Adult Lessons $15.00/session $27.00/session
(Less than 4 registrants)
CARRIED.
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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e) Considering the use of street trees in the Village right-of-way for the National
Alliance on Mental Health ribbon campaign.
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Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING THE USE OF STREET TREES IN THE VILLAGE
RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL
HEALTH RIBBON CAMPAIGN
WHEREAS, the National Alliance on Mental Health(NAMI) desires to
use street trees for their ribbon campaign in May of 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board desires to assist NAMI in their
campaign with the use of streets trees within the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, NAMI is hereby
authorized to place ribbons on designated street trees within the Village of Rye
Brook right-of-way and on the pillars of Village Hall and the ATP Community
Center form May 1, 2017 through May 31, 2017; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, the ribbon campaign shall be in coordination
with the Village Superintendent of Public Works.
This has become an annual event and it is for a worthy cause.
CARRIED.
For Against
Susan Epstein x
David Heiser x
Jason Klein (Seconded By) x
Jeffrey Rednick(Moved By) x
Paul Rosenberg x
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f) Considering the transfer of funds for the purchase of two police vehicles.
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Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AND TRANSFERS
WHEREAS, the Village's insurance carrier has determined that two (2)
Rye Brook vehicles have been damaged beyond repair and provided an
insurance recovery check in the amount of $27,031.00 for a 2014 Chevrolet
Impala, and $28,041.25 for a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, for a total insurance
recovery amount of$55,072.25; and
WHEREAS, the Village desires to replace one (1) Police Department
vehicle and one (1) Staff Vehicle with the insurance recovery amounts received
by the Village's insurance company in the current fiscal year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Village Board hereby
authorizes the Treasurer to make the following modifications to the 2016-17
Adopted Budget to reflect the receipt of additional insurance recovery revenues
for vehicles damaged beyond repair and the necessary expenditures to purchase
replacement vehicles:
2016-17 2016-17
Account Adopted Budget Modified Budget
Change
Revenues:
Insurance Recovery $15,000.00 $70,072.25
+$55,072.25
(Acct. #2200.268)
Expenditures:
Interfund Transfer $1,274,462.00 $1,329,534.25
+$55,072.25
(Acct#9950.900)
AND BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Board further
authorizes the Treasurer to make the following approved budget transfers in the
2016-17 budget:
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From Account To Capital Account Amount
Interfund Transfer Police Vehicle $30,000.00
(Acct#9950.900) (Acct. #901.5000.201)
Interfund Transfer Staff Vehicle $25,072.25
(Acct#9950.900) (Acct. #901.5000.202)
Purchase will be authorized during this budget year.
CARRIED.
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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g) Considering the approval of the minutes from the meeting held on February 14,
2017.
Mr. Bradbury read the resolution:
RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING THE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE
MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 14, 2017
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook
Board of Trustees approves the minutes for the meeting held on February 14,
2017.
CARRIED.
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For Against
Susan Epstein x
David Heiser x
Jason Klein (Moved By) x
Jeffrey Rednick (Seconded By) x
Paul Rosenberg x
5 0
7 ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
Mr. Bradbury explained that the Town of Rye has put out a survey Rye Town Park and
had not had much of a response from the Village of Rye Brook. He believes it is
important for our residents to respond to the survey so that our opinions are heard.
Sun Homes now has permits for the Clubhouse and the model homes. Work has begun
and they have started the foundations. It is a project moving forward and they have had
perfect weather to assist them.
8 OLD BUSINESS:
9 NEW BUSINESS:
10 DISCUSSION ITEM:
11 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12 ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rosenberg called for a motion to adjourn to Executive Session to continue
discussion on the litigation with Port Chester.
On a motion made by Trustee Epstein and seconded by Trustee Rednick, the meeting
was adj ourned at 8:1 Opm when Mr. Bradbury called the roll:
TRUSTEE EPSTEIN AYE
TRUSTEE HEISER AYE
TRUSTEE KLEIN AYE
TRUSTEE REDNICK AYE
MAYOR ROSENBERG AYE
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ACTION ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS SUBJECT TO THE CONSENT OF
THE TRUSTEES PRESENT AT THE MEETING
THE NEXT SPECIAL AND REGULAR TRUSTEES MEETING
a) March 14, 2017 and March 28, 2017
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