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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-10-25 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting of the Village Board held on October 25th 1983 at 111 South Ridge Street Rye Brook, at 8 PM. Present: Mayor Kabcenell, Trustees Meiskin, Nardi, Harris, Attorney Kramer, Clerk Smith. Absent: Trustee Zak. Minutes of the September 27th meeting were accepted as presented. CORRESPONDENCE. i Mayor Kabcenell thanked Mrs. Halsey for the 1984 Calendar of New York Watercolors by John Halsey. The Mayor read a letter which he is sending to the Chief Executive Officers-of Port Chester, Greenwich and the City of Rye in connection with water supplies, copy of which is annexed hereto. Greenwich has been on a State One water alert for some time, and the Mayor feels that it is time for the four communities to have an orderly process for dealing with shortages, and is sure that we will get a positive response from our neighboring communities. RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION. WHEREAS, Police Officers Peter Ramundo and James King did on October 11, 1983 at 2:15 a.m. respond to a telephone report of a loud noise on Lincoln Avenue, and WHEREAS, Police Officers Ramundo and King did find a most severly damaged automobile which had crashed into a utility pole and which contained bo occupants, and WHEREAS, Police Officers_Panaudo and King upon discovering the 22 year old female occupant of the passengerseatwas not breathing, did institute mouth to mouth resuscitation although the victim was still trapped in the car, and were able to get the victim to start breathing on her own, and WHEREAS, Police Officers Ramura90 and King did effectively cooperate with the Fort Chester Fire Department Rescue Unit in using the hydraulic "Jaws of Life" to extricate the victims from the car, and VUERFAS, Captain William Pazona, of the Port Chester Fire Departnent.Rescue Unit has personally eonve ded these Officers for their efficiency in this most difficult situation, on the motion of Trustee Nardi, seconded by Trustee Meiskin, 169 MUZEFOM BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook " does hereby officially and gratefully commend Officers Peter Ramundo and James King for their outstanding action on this occasion which indicates their diligence, their high level of training and professionalism that brings credit to them and to the Police Department of the Village of Rye Brook. Trustee Meiskin voting AYE :'Trustee Nardi voting AYE Trustee Harris voting AYE Mayor Kabcenell voting AYE Trustee Zak ABSENT Mayor Kabcenell read into the record a letter addressed to Chief Gendalia from Captain William Pazonaof the Fire Patrol and Rescue Squad, copy of which is annexed hereto. He further commented that all of the officers on the Village Police Force again repeated their CPR training a few weeks ago and it is our intention to continue the upgrading and in service training. There is a, young woman who would not be alive today, had it not been for the actions of these two officers. We are very proud of them, and the resolution of commendation will be placed in their personnel files. Chief Gendalia thanked the Mayor and the Board for the commendation on behalf of the two officers. REPORTS. TRAFFIC COMMISSION. The Mayor stated that the Traffic Commission as been phenomenally responsive and that we are indebted to them. They have pushed us mercilessly to see that we respond to items with which they have dealt. Item "A" annexed hereto deals with complaints of loitering in the vicinity of Wilton Road(for several years) , and we asked the Police Department and the Traffic Commission to look into it. There is no indication of the extent of the area, and Chairman Pellino indicated that in discussions with liaison Sgt. Bob Santoro, it would give him flexibility and perhaps the Police Chief and Sgt. Santoro could make recommendations to be specific. Ken Heller suggested a time element on the signs - because there are times when park users park in the .area, he felt the problem was primarily an evening one, although Frank Errigo said the problems starts right after school. Attorney Kramer said if we have details for the Agenda Meeting scheduled for November 7th, we can have a Public Hearing at the next regular meeting. Trustee Harris asked if Mr. Pellino could provide a sketch for use at the Public Hearing showing proposed locations of signs. Item "B" annexed hereto deals with All-Night Parking. Trustee Meiskin said perhaps we could put some information in the next Newsletter however, that might not be timely, and Trustee Nardi suggested an article in the newspaper. In response to the suggestion that signs be placed so that people will know that thereisan ordinance, Don Brown stated that the cost would be approximately $20 per sign and that perhaps 100 signs would be required, between NO PARKING THIS SIDE OF STREET and NO PARKING Midnight to 6 am 11/15 thru 3/15, and signs at the entrances to the Village. " 0 Item "C" - Attorney Kramer stated it is already in a general part of the law and not traffic, but she will check. The . Mayor stated that we are trying to discourage the disappearance of our signs. A letter to Mr. Mike Mignona, NYS DOT regarding sun shields on traffic lights, and speed limit on Westchester Avenue, was read, copy annexed hereto. The Mayor said he had received calls regarding the Westchester Avenue/Ridge Street intersection traffic light blinking on occasions - this only happens when the regular signalization process fails - and efforts are being made to get the category of the light upgraded so repairs can be made faster. Chief Gendalia state that a patrolman is put on it when it occurs at peak hours. Item "D". Brook Lane and Sunset Lane. Chairman Pellino stated this is an attempt to get people to slow down because of danger of rear end collisions at Lincoln Avenue, and because of children playing. Members of the commission spoke to area residents and they are in agreement. This probably will require a Public Hearing and publication. Item "E". General Traffic around Bowman Avenue. This has been addressed several times in the past and it is time to reinforce existing regulations and amplify them. The two main problems are Left Turns, and people ignoring existing signs. Item "F". Osborne Place/ Bowman Avenue. A Public Hearing would be appropriate and Mayor Kabcenell would like to invite as many people as possible from the area. Item "G". Report on complaint from Mr. Doraio regarding Mohegan/Talcott intersection. Mayor Kabcenell stated-thatno ordinaiice-'was' required' and that items 1, 2, 3 $ 5 be implemented and that we should find out the cost of a street light installed. Ed Lorch of the Rye Brook/Rye Hills Association thanked the Traffic Commission for their recommendations, the Village Board for acting, and Police Chief Gendalia for his help. REPORTS - DEPARTMENT HEADS. . Chief Gendalia said that in the past 3-4 weeks 125-150 summonses for speeding, and feel we have it under control. We will continue to use radar and unmarked cars. He reported that he attended the Internation Association of Chiefs of Police. There was a large display of the latest equipment relating to youth and juvenile problems and there were seminars on utilisation of common resources, local resources for local emergency problems, funding for police training. He thanked the Board for letting him attend and felt the experience would be of great benefit to the department. Donald Brown reported that the signs for Lincoln Avenue had arrived and would be installed tomorrow, and leaf pick ups are under way. The Mayor asked that people pay particular attention to leaf fires. DISPLAY OF HOUSE NUMBERS. There was a complaint regarding the inability to .locate houses. The Fire Dppthas driven past houses because no one was outside to flag them down - it is important that a visible number be placed. The Mayor stated that it was his personal inclination to make it a local law, and to open the discussion, he read a draft, copy of which is annexed. The intention is to make it happen, we are trying to protect every household. It can be in figures or words. . We are not looking to fine people, and would issue warning first. In response to a comment that sometimes the wrong emergency number has been used, it was suggested that a peel off label with appropriate numbers be sent with the next newsletter. It was suggested that the numbers allocated by the Post Office to each house be the ones used. There was a suggestion to eliminate the "disorderly conduct" phrase and condition, and that the fine if imposed should be per week. PEDDLER $ VENDING LICENSES This is to review the existinglawand the laws of neighboring communities. Mrs.� Kramer said she had not drafted anything because she needs so much guidance from the Board. The Mayor read the existing law hawking g Peddling Section 33, which attorney Kramer suggested needs correction or change. Trustee --- Harris .asked how did the need for revision arise? Applications were received. Trustee Harris noted that there was no reference to County Health Dept. requirements. Mrs. Kramer said there are a series of issues - location, noise, waiver of fees if for a charity, effect on established businesses. Police should be consulted on safety factors, applicants should be checked. The Mayor suggested everyone provide recommendations and from all of them, a draft can be made. APPOINTMENTS. RECREATION ATTENDANT POSITION. On the motion of Trustee Harris, seconded by Trustee Meiskin, 3E IT RESOLVED that Frank Errigo be appointed Recreation Attendant for the Village of Rye Brook, and - BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Frank Errigo be paid an annual salary of $14,500. Trustee Meiskin voting AYE Trustee Nardi voting AYE Trustee Harris voting AYE - Mayor Kabcenell voting AYE Trustee Zak ABSENT RESIDENCE REQUIRETIENTS FOR APPOINTED OFFICERS. On the motion of Trustee_ 11eiskin, seconded by Trustee Harris, BE IT RESOLVED t;iat appointed Officers of the Village of Rye Brook shall reside either within the Village of - Rye Brook or elsewhere within the Town of Rye. Trustee Meiskin voting AYE- Trustee YETrustee Nardi voting AYE Trustee Harris voting AYE Mayor abcenell voting AYE Trustee Zak Absent APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE TREASURER. Mayor Xabcenell having suggested the appointment, On the motion of Trustee Nardi, seconded by Trustee Harris, / BE IT RESOLVED that the appointment of Joseph A. Cortese ✓ to fill the balance of the unexpired term of Sidney M. Braudy as Village Treasurer be approved, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Treasurer be paid the annual fee of $5,000 for services as Treasurer and accounting services for the Village. Trustee Meiskin voting AYE - Trustee Nardi voting .AYE Trustee Harris voting AYE Mayor Kabcenell voting AYE - Trustee Zak ABSENT DEPUTY VILLAGE CLERK: Creation of office. On the motion of Trustee Nardi, seconded by Trustee Meiskin, BE IT RESOLVED that the office of Deputy Village Clerk be and hereby is created. Trustee Meiskin voting AYE Trustee Harris voting AYE Trustee Nardi voting AYE Mayor Kabcenell voting AYE Trustee Zak ABSENT - DEPUTY VILLAGE. CLERK. On the motion of Trustee Nardi, seconded by Trustee Harris, BE IT RESOLVED that the appointment by Mayor Kabcenell of Cynthia D. Wyman as Deputy Village Clerk of the Village of Rye Brook, be approved by the Board, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED.that Cynthia D. Wyman shall receive an annual salary increase of $500.00 for additional duties. Trustee Meiskin voting AYE Trustee Nardi voting AYE , Trustee Harris voting AYE Mayor Kabcenell voting AYE Trustee Zak ABSENT TRAFFIC COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT. On the motion of Trustee Harris, seconded by Trustee Meiskin, BE IT RESOLVED that the appointment of Donald Gerstenzang to the Rye Brook Traffic Commission to fill the unexpired term of Philip DeVries be. approved. Trustee Meiskin voting AYE Trustee Nardi voting AYE Trustee Harris voting AYE Mayor Kabcenell voting AYE Trustee Zak ABSENT The Mayor thanked Mr. De Vries for his service and explained that his resignation was the result of his moving from the area, ABBEY RICHMOND AMBULANCE SERVICE CONTRACT. On the motion of Trustee Harris, seconded by Trustee Meiskin, BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Jack L. Kabcenell be authorized to sign the agreement between the Village of Rye Brook and Abbey Richmond Ambulance Service Inc. to provide service from 8:00 a.m, to 2:00 p.m, Monday through Friday, retroactive to February 18th 1983 to May 31st 1985, copy of which is annexed hereto. Trustee Meiskin voting AYE Trustee Nardi voting AYE Trustee Harris voting AYE \ Mayor Kabcenell voting AYE - Trustee Zak ABSENT Trustee Harris reported that the contract has been in the works for five months, and working on together with the City of Rye and Village of Port Chester, he became aware of the wonderful work that Abbey Richmond does. The contract covers 1560 hours- p.a. and the negotiations led to considerably lower rates with an option for a second year at a favorable rate. $18,000 was budgeted and that figure was from the Town Budget, the contract amount is $23,000. This amount will be offset somewhat by payments made by insurance companies. PORT CHESTER/RYE VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS. On the motion of Trustee Harris, seconded by Trustee Nardi, BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Kabcenell be authorized to sign the Contract with the Port Chester/Rye Volunteer Ambulance Corps for the Village of Rye Brook, copy of which is annexed hereto, for 1983. Trustee Meiskin voting AYE Trustee Nardi voting AYE Trustee Harris voting AYE Mayor Kabcenell voting AYE Trustee Zak ABSENT Trustee [Harris explained that they are on call 365 days a year, 18 hours on weekdays, and 24 hours on weekend, a total of 7200 hours a fabulous value for $10,000, and the community should respond when they receive solicitations. A suggestion was made that perhaps we should pay them the monies allocated to Abbey Richmond, however, it was pointed out that they do not have Advanced Life Saving Capability, - but it might be possible for them to obtain training. A comment was made that Abbey Richmond was available only 30 hours per week with A.L.S. . BIDS FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION. On the motion of Trustee Meiskin, seconded by Trustee Nardi, BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Clerk of the Village of Rye Brook be authorized to advertise for bids for Garbage Collection and Disposal in 1984, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said bids shall be received and opened on November 7th, 1983 at the Village Board Agenda Meeting. Trustee Meiskin voting AYE Trustee Nardi voting AYE Trustee Harris voting AYE -Mayor Kabcenell voting AYE Trustee Zak ABSENT - The Mayor explained that the present contract expires on December 31st 1983. LEGAL HOLIDAYS. On the motion of Trustee Meiskin, seconded by Trustee Nardi, BE IT RESOLVED that the following list shall be the legal holidays for the Village of Rye Brook employees : New Year's Day Labor Day Lincoln's Birthday Columbus Day Washington's Birthday Veteran's Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day If contractual difference occurs, the contract shall stand. Trustee Meiskin voting AYE Trustee Nardi voting AYE Trustee Harris voting AYE Mayor Kabconell voting AYE _ Trustee Zak ABSENT Trustee Nardipointed our that the Village employees have five personal days in addition to the above, which can be used at their discretion, possibly to cover a religious holiday which is not covered. -- CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY DOR ARROWW0011. WHEREAS, prior to the formation of the Village of Rye Brook, the Town of Rye entered into an agreement on January 26, 1981 with Citicorp and the City of Rye; and WHEREAS, the agreement required that the Town of Rye withhold final approval and a certificate of occupancy until appropriate drainage measures were taken by the developer; and WHEREAS, the requirements of the agreement have been performed to the satisfaction of the City of Rye by virtue of their Resolution dated October 5, 1981; and WHEREAS the Town of Rye agrees that Citicorp has met their I responsibilities and obligations under the January -26, 1981 agree- ment, and with the approval of the City of Rye, is entitled to a certificate of occupancy for its Executive Learning center, in relation to those obligations, insofar as they related to the Town of Rye, subject to the approval of the Village of Rye Brook; and WHEREAS, the Town of Rye has agreed that Citicorp and its successors in interest at the above site are released from the agreement except for the requirement to maintain the retention basin and other drainage facilities in keeping with the Soil Con- servation Plan submitted to the Town Engineer by Citicorp, pursuant to Section 24-7 of the Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance of - the Town of Rye insofar as it relates to the Town of Rye. in the motion of Trustoo dardi., seconded by Trustee Harris, NOW T1IEREF01:E 81: IT RESOI,VIA), that the proposed certificate of occupancy be approved. �l d c1 George Morrow, Special Assistant to the Mayor said that Felix Fidelibus, Building Inspector, had to make one final inspection. Mr. Fidelibus stated that on October 19 after receiving a letter from the City of Rye that everything was in compliance with the agreement between the communities, I called a meeting of my inspection team which included the Architectural Adviser, Engineering Consultant, Fire Inspector, Electrical Inspector - and made a complete inspection, tied in with the agreement with the City of. Rye on the site, and that could be considered our final inspection. At that time I said to the Citicorp representatives that I felt that the C.O, could not be issued intil we had a resolution from the Town of Rye and the Village of Rye Brook, . I would not do it because the City of Rye said so. The Mayor stated that the only reason the Town of Rye approved it was that they made the original agreement with the City of Rye. _ Trustee Meiskin voting AYE Trustee Nardi voting AYE Trustee Harris voting AYE Mayor Kabcenell voting AYE Trustee Zak ABSENT Mr. Fidelibus said he would issue the CO tomorrow. Mr. Mangano of Argyle Road registered acomplaint of flooding in his basement from the East Branch of Blind Brook. Mr. Fidelibus said he was not familiar with that particular - problem, but with the area in general. Don Brown said he had been there several times for flood and rodent complaints. The Board of Health has had programs funded by the State in the past, now the funds have been cut off. He felt the homeowners should get rid of woodpiles which house rodents and dog food which also attracts them, when dogs are fed outside. It requires a licensed exterminator to put out the bait. Mayor Kabcenell asked Mr. Morrow to see what can be done. Mr. Logan registered a complaint on violations on the South Side - Gas stations having overnight storage of vehicles, signs offering space for rent, Lundell's having a photography studio, George's? - The Mayor suggested checking the ordinances. Bill Cuddy, attorney for High Point Associates, asked if the Environmental Impact Statement was sent to the Planning Board. On the motion of Trustee Harris, seconded by Trustee Nardi, RESOLVED that the draft EIS for High Point Associates be referred to the Planning Board for comment. Trustee Meiskin voting AYE - -- Trustee Nardi voting AYE . Trustee Harris voting AYE Mayor Kabcenell voting AYE Trustee Zak ABSENT Resident Eugene Strum stated that there was anongoingTown Election and Town Budget Process, and although he realises that the Village has no input in directing either one, as far as the amounts of compensation to Town Officers are concerned, it would be important to know what services the Town still provides to the citizens of the Town. What is left in the hands of the Town Government since Rye Brook took over services on June 1st. Mayor Kabcenell said it is far to say at this time that the Town provides whatever services- the Villages allow them to provide, the Villages are self sustaining and do notneed the Town effort in order to govern. At this point the Town provides us with assessor services, the salary of the assessor comes out of the Town General Fund, and we paid an additional fee to him for Village work. We have an agreement with the Town that for a percentage we will allow them to collect taxes for us. The Town Clerk issued Marriage, Hunting and Dog Licenses. Attorney Kramer stated that on a statutory basis, the Town is the Collector for County and School District Taxes. Mayor Kabcenell said we do not have to have the town provide an assessor, and they could use ours for school districts. Attorney Kramer stated that Rye Town Park is run by the Rye Town Park Commission which is a State legislated authority. Mr. Strum pointed out that there seemed to be no direct responsibilities for the Town Council. Trustee Meiskin said that the Town of Pelham which consists of two villages, Pelham and North Pelham, and ; a Council providing very little other than recreation, and the councilmen receive $700 p.a. Mayor Kabcenell agreed that where there are no unincorporated areas, the Council has a minimal function, but according to law, must exist. Mrs. Halsey asked for Mayor Kabcenell's opinion on the position of Tax Assessor. He stated that for Rye Brook, this year is a very important year, there are three new major corporate entities .which are now complete - Arrowwood, General Foods and Royal Executive Park (the first three buildings). It is absolutely vital that an accurate assessment-be made so that we get full tax on one hand, and that we are not subject to certsotari proceedings in the future. A defensible narrative has. to be prepared which would hold up in court. Unfortunately in the past, the communities in this area have lost every certiorari action. I have now met with the Town Board in terms of evaluation of applications for .the position of Assessor and there are several very qualified people who have applied, and we are evaluating them as is the Village of Port Chester, and we are going to provide recommendations to the Town Board, because the Villages have more to lose or gain from proper assessment. In addition we are looking into the hiring of a special assessor for the new projects, it takes a particular talent to assess a General Foods, and most of the qualified people we have interviewed said they have special assessors for - special projects in the communities in which they are now working. we must have adequate assessment for these properties. - Mrs . Halsey stated that there is a new job description put out by the County in August.. with minvmum qualifications, - but feels that the Board should not settle for minimum. . The Mayor said he had made it clear to the Town Board that if it should select someone we do not feel meets adequate specifications, we will select our own assessor. Mr. T'ranzillo from Lincoln Avenue asked who sets the salaries of the Town Council - response was they do so them- selves. He commented that he understands that we must. have a Town Council, but they do not have to be oaid. The meeting adjourned at 10 .45 pm.