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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-02-24 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes i �I AGENDA February-24th; . 1987 1 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES : January 13th and January 27 , 1987 . 2 . REVIEW OF ALTERNATE PLAN FOR RYE BROOK"TQWNHOUSES- LUNDELL 3 . PROPOSED LAW ESTABLISHING POSITION OF VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR 4 . RESOLUTION - DAY CAMP FEES 5 . CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO UNNECESSARY NOISE LAW. 6 . AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY ON SIGNAL LIGHT MAINTENANCE. 7 . DISCUSSION - FIRE LANES AT RYE TOWN HILTON 8 . RESOLUTION TO APPROVE USE OF VILLAGE STREETS FOR THE PORT CHESTER ROAD RACE. 9 . RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT OF RYE TOWN HILTON CERTIORARI . 10 . REVIEW OF TAX GRIEVANCES FILED ON FEBRUARY 17th, 1987 . 11 . REPORT ON STREET LIGHTING. 12 . CATV. UOU'723 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK, HELD ON THE 24th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1987 IN THE VILLAGE OFFICES, 90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET RYE BROOK, NEW YORK CONVENE REGULAR MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Village Board was called to order by Mayor Kabcenell at 8:00 P.M. Present were the following members of the Board: Mayor Jack Kabcenell Trustee Milt Meiskin Trustee Mario Nardi Trustee Sal Cresenzi Trustee Stan Zak Also present were: Christopher J. Russo, Village Administrator Georgia Kramer, Village Attorney Norma Gaztambide, Public Stenographer 000724 February 24, 1987 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of January 13th and January 27, 1987 were presented and on motion by Trustee Meiskin, seconded by Trustee Nardi, were unanimously approved as submitted. 3. LOCAL LAW: RESPONSIBILITIES OF VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Mayor Kabcenell explained that within ninety days of the appointment of a Village Administrator, a local law must be entered delineating the responsibilities of that office. This proposed law does that as well for employees of the Village and also for outsiders; it clearly establishes the statutory rights of the Board of Trustees, he added. In answer to a question posed by Trustee Meiskin, Attorney Kramer replied that legally, the Mayor and the Board of Trustees equals the Board of Trustees Administrator Russo answered Trustee Nardi's question by stating that he was quite satisfied with the contents of the proposed local law. Mayor Kabcenell then requested that the proper legal notice be made in order for a public hearing to be held on March 24, 1984 regarding the enactment of this proposed law. 4. DAY CAMP FEES It was explained by Mayor Kabcenell that summer day camp was subsidized a little better than 50% by the Village of Rye Brook and in order to maintain the high quality of the camp and keep the same proportion of supervision, it would be necessary to raise the salaries of the camp workers. In order to offset the increase, it was recommended that camp fees be increased from $80 - $20 to $100 - $30, and to also have a totally separate program for 8th and 9th graders at a fee of $350; $400 for non-residents, and that charge would also include day trips, the Mayor added. - 2 - i 0007205 February 24, 1987 There was also a recommendation for a sports camp at the fee of $30 for residents and $40 for non-residents. In all instances, Mayor Kabcenell stated, there would be an increase of cost for those who registered after May lst. Trustee Nardi stated that he was of the opinion that in order to make this move from a 50% Village-supported endeavor to a 25% endeavor in one year would be a heavy burden, but Mayor Kabcenell explained that the programs would still be 50% supported by the Village; it was only the increase in costs that was being addressed. The Superintendent of Recreation & Parks, Thomas Hroncich, said the effort was to keep pace with the salary increases for the day camp personnel which would be increased from $2.50 to $3.35 an hour. e The issue here was how much of the cost would get picked up by those who do not send their children to day camp, Mayor Kabcenell offered. An amendment that "all children in the day camp qualify for the second-child discount" was proposed by Trustee Meiskin; Trustee Cresenzi seconded the motion, and it was unanimously RESOLVED, that a second-child discount be honored for children in kindergarten through 7th grade in the Village of Rye Brook Day Camp Programs; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the increase in fees, as recommended by the Recreation Commission, be and they hereby are approved. 5. UNNECESSARY NOISE (CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING) Mayor Kabcenell explained that the present law outlines what times certain noise can take place: such as the use of power tools, gardening equipment, tree trimming, etc.; this is an attempt to ascertain what constitutes unnecessary noise. - 3 - 000726 February 24, 1987 i Attorney Kramer summarized the changes as follows: 1. The change in hours: from 10:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and from 8:00 A.M. on weekends to 9:00 A.M. 2. As to unnecessary noise: one proposal delegates authority to the Building Inspector to promulgate regulations as to what decibel levels shall be permitted during various hours; the other proposal sets specific decibel levels that are not permitted and that is very confusing, she added. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Zak, seconded by Trustee Cresenzi, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Local Law #37-84, Unnecessary Noise, be amended by changing the hours in which unnecessary noise not be permitted, to wit: from 10:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and from 8:00 A.M. on weekends to 9:00 A.M.; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Building Inspector is hereby authorized to ascertain what decibel levels shall be permitted during various hours. On motion duly made and seconded, the Public Hearing was closed after which Mayor Kabcenell requested that this amendment be put in its proper form and filed with the Secretary of State. 2. RYE BROOK TOWNHOUSES - LUNDELL A review of alternate plans for the Lundell/Rye Brook Town- houses was conducted by the Board pursuant to previous recommendations to have this proposed development be more aesthetically pleasing to the present homeowners in the area, Mayor Kabcenell stated. The Chairman of the Planning Board, Herb Adler, addressed the Board and reported that the members of the Planning Board reviewed the two alternate plans submitted: Scheme A and Scheme B. - 4 - 000727 February 24, 1987 Considering the topography of the land it was a difficult decision, Mr. Adler stated, because it also came down to a certain amount of aesthetics; but the Planning Board does recommend Scheme A. While there was nothing wrong with Scheme B, he said, the long corridor entranceway would be eliminated if Scheme A was used and, therefore, it would be much more aesthetically pleasing. Also, as one entered the development, the eye would focus on the courtyard/village green area rather than turning the eye toward the side of the development, Mr. Adler pointed out, adding that the solid looking appearance would be eliminated by staggering the building and roof lines and increasing the setbacks along the northerly boundaries. It was too early to address landscaping, but that particular border would require very extensive landscaping for screening purposes, Mr. Adler offered. Since parking has always been a concern, the developer has proposed using "grasscrete" in the parking areas, Mr. Adler mentioned, and Scheme A was favored in order to avoid the necessity of cars being parked on the actual roadway, which was the case in some other cluster developments and has proven to be unsightly, as well as posing a hazard in terms of ingress and egress for emergency vehicles. If anything particular about the topography of the land or the drainage system developed, one could decide favorably of Scheme B; but the problem has not presented itself, Mr. Adler noted. Mr. Adler continued that the Village Board should note it was recommended by the Planning Board that a drainage expert be retained, at the expense of the developer, to assist in addressing any drainage problems. A separate consultant, different than the consultant for the developer, would be retained to review this project in order to achieve that goal, Mayor Kabcenell donated. Another issue addresed by the Planning Board and Traffic Commission, Mr. Adler related, were the traffic exits. The choices were to exit on Wyman Street or else use the present exit on Mundell. It was everyone's reconmendation, including the County, not to have the two exits so close together as it would present a significant danger; therefore, the use of Wyman Street was recommended as the appropriate means of ingress and egress for this complex. - 5 - 000728 February 24, 1987 I Trustee Zak stated he was in disagreement with the Planning Board's recommendation, and said that he preferred Scheme B as the parking spaces would be too close to the houses along Wyman Street in Scheme A. When asked by Trustee Nardi if there would be heavy screening in that particular location, Mr. Adler replied that the landscape plans had to be worked out but they would have to meet with the Village's approval. Following some further discussion, on motion by Trustee Meiskin, seconded by Trustee Nardi, with Trustees Cresenzi and Zak voting nay, it was RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the recommendations of the Planning Board and supports Scheme A together with the caveats that have been presented in the Planning Board Minutes and as previously discussed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant shall deposit the amount of $3,500 with the Village of Rye Brook, and that said sum shall be held in escrow until needed for consulting fees on drainage and flood control relative to this application; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if said sum shall not be sufficient, then within fifteen -days written request, applicant shall pay any additional sums for said consultant. 6. SIGNAL LIGHT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY Mayor Kabcenell explained that the two signal lights the Village was concerned with were the ones on South Ridge Street/Bowman Avenue and the other on North Ridge Street/ Betsy Brown Road, and on motion by Trustee Zak, seconded by Trustee Meiskin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that Mayor Kabcenell be, and he hereby is, authorized to execute a contract with Westchester County for the maintenance of traffic signal lights in the Village of Rye Brook, in the amount of $3,029. - 6 - 000723 February 24, 1987 8. USE OF VILLAGE STREETS FOR PORT CHESTER ROAD RACE In response to a request by the Village of Port Chester, and on motion by Trustee Zak, seconded by Trustee Nardi, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Village of Port Chester is hereby granted permission to use certain streets in the Village of Rye Brook on April 12, 1987 for their Annual Road Race. 9. RYE TOWN HILTON CERTIORARI - APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT Following Mayor Kabcenell's explanation and the recom- mendation of the Assessor, Kenneth White, on motion by Trustee Cresenzi, seconded by Trustee Meiskin, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that in accordance with the terms recommended by the Assessor, this Board hereby authorizes the settlement of certiorari proceedings - Rye Town Hilton v. Village of Rye Brook - for the prior assessment year will remain as is in the amount of $4,494,700; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with the terms recommended by the Assessor, this Board hereby authorizes the settlement of certiorari proceedings -- Rye Town Hilton v. Village of Rye Brook -- in the amount of $4,047,800 for the current assessment year and for the 1988 assessment year. 10. REVIEW OF TAX GRIEVANCES FILED FEBRUARY 17, 1987 This matter was rescheduled for March 10, 1987 in order for the Assessor to be in attendance. - 7 - 000730 February 24, 1987 11. STREET LIGHTING REPORT Administrator Russo stated that he had requested that representatives from Con Edison attend the next Board meeting in order for the Board to review the street lighting report and make their evaluations. Mr. Russo added that he was in contact with the street lighting contractor who will be furnishing a report on next year's requirements. 7. FIRE LANES AT RYE TOWN HILTON Public concern has developed over the need for clarification of fire lanes in areas of public assembly, Mayor Kabcenell said, and this matter has been reviewed by the Building Inspector and Fire Chief and it is now in the process of being compiled into specifics for various areas. Within the next few weeks, a public hearing will be held regarding this, the Mayor added. 12. CABLE TV REPORT Since no report was available at this time, the matter was deferred to the next meeting. NOT ON THE AGENDA Girl Scout Week In answer to a letter received by Trustee Nardi, on motion by Trustee Meiskin, seconded by Trustee Cresenzi, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: WHEREAS, the 75th Anniversay of Girl Scouting is a celebration of the vitality of the world's largest voluntary organization for girls; and WHEREAS, it is a celebration of a 75 year commitment to meeting the changing needs of girls; and - 8 - 0O0731 February 24, 1987 WHEREAS, it is a celebration of adventure that challenges Girl Scouts to learn new skills, to try new activities and to explore other cultures; and WHEREAS, it is a celebration of the Girl Scouts gift of services and good citizenship to our communities and neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, it is a celebration of a bright future for young women and for Girl Scouting; and WHEREAS, our community has been the direct beneficiary of this 75 year tradition; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jack Kabcenell, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, do urge the citizens of the Village of Rye Brook to support the Girl Scouts in their celebra- tion; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that I now proclaim the week March 8th through March 14th, 1987 as GIRL SCOUT WEEK in the Village of Rye Brook. Trustee Meiskin reports 1. Trustee Meiskin extended his thanks to the Village Administrator for the Weekly Activity Reports he has been submitting to the Board. 2. Since the Highway Department did such an outstanding job on snow removal from the January 22nd storm, Trustee Meiskin moved that a letter of commendation be sent to them. Trustee Zak seconded the motion, and it was unanimously - 9 - 000732 February 24, 1987 RESOLVED, that a letter of commendation be sent to the Highway Department recognizing the outstanding job they did in the removal of snow following the January 22nd storm. Mayor Kabcenell reports: 1. A request was received from Brook Two Ventures to submit their Draft Environmental Impact Statement at the March 10th meeting, but Mayor Kabcenell recommended that it be put over until the regular Board meeting on March 24th. Attorney Kramer reports: 1. The Chief of Police was in contact with Attorney Kramer and he recommended imposing a surcharge on the Burglar Alarm system fee in order to defray some of the costs incurred for a certified mailing, Mrs. Kramer noted. At this point, the first order of business should be to inform the local residents of this local law and then the enforcement of it will be dealt with, Mayor Kabcenell responded. The past president of the Port Chester/Rye Brook Board of Realtors, Ms. Goldie Soloman, read complaints into the record regarding the posting of signs by local realtors. Mayor Kabcenell apologized for the delay in responding to the letter and advised her that a response would be forth- coming and indicated that the matter would be taken under advisement. - 10 - i 000733 February 24, 1987 A local resident complained about the delivery of the Pennysaver and the way the papers are throw about her property, to which Mayor Kabcenell announced that the Pennysaver will be called and requested to cancel delivery of the paper to her home. ADJOURNMENT On motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved that the meeting be adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Jean A. Marra Deputy Village Clerk (These minutes were prepared in July, 1987 from- the transcript of the public stenographer which contained numerous errors together with inaccurate information.) - 11 -