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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-28 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 28, 1989 - 8:00 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. JANUARY 24th and FEBRUARY 14th, 1.989 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. RYE RIDGE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING - ZONING CHANGE & SITE PLAN APPROVAL 3. FERRANTE - 6 ARLINGTON PLACE: ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION (AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION RESOLUTION) 4. MURRAY - 6 HAWTHORNE AVENUE: SUBDIVISION APPLICATION 5. EXTENSION OF FIRE CONTRACT WITH PORT CHESTER 6. LOCAL LAW #2-1989: AMENDMENT TO SECTION 66-14 OF THE ZONING LAW RESOLUTIONS/AGREEMENTS 7. ACCEPTANCE OF CABLE TV COMMISSION REPORT. OF 2/14/89 8. SUPPORT OF COMMUTER PARKING PROPOSAL FOR SATELLITE LOT 9. CONSIDERATION OF FINDINGS: HERITAGE - FEIS & RYE BROOK NORTH - FGEIS 10. RECORDS RETENTION & DISPOSITION 11. AGREEMENT WITH COMPLUS - ALARM BILLING FOR 1989 12. AMENDMENTS TO PARKING REGULATIONS - GRANT STREET and ARGYLE ROAD 1.3. SUPPORT OF RECYCLING GRANT APPLICATION WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/DISCUSSIONS 14. LETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM BARRY F. FISCHER, RECREATION COMMISSION It PETER BRANNUCCI, TRAFFIC COMMISSION 1.5. PARKING PROPOSAL FOR POSILLIPO CENTER APPOINTMENTS/AUTHORIZATION 16. CHECK REGISTER AUTHORIZATION NEXT MEETING DATES AGENDA MEETING - MARCH 14, 1989 ELECTION DAY - MARCH 21, 1989 REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 28, 1989 AGENDA MEETING - APRIL 11, 1989 i ***Recycling Makes a Lot of $ents!*** 001326 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK, HELD ON THE 28th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1989 IN THE VILLAGE OFFICES 90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET RYE BROOK, NEW YORK CONVENE MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Cresenzi at 8:05 P.M. in the Meeting Room and the Pledge of Allegiance followed. I Present were the following members of the Board: Mayor Salvatore M. Cresenzi Trustee Francis L. Filipowski Trustee Michele R. Mendicino Trustee Robert J. Ravich i Trustee Jane Saffir Smith was not in attendance at this meeting. i I I Also present were: Christopher J. Russo, Village Administrator Edward F. Beane, Village Attorney Rocco V. Circosta, Director of Public Works Joseph Cortese, Village Treasurer Jean A. Marra, Deputy Village Clerk February 28, 1989001326 Due to the extensive number of residents in attendance, Mayor Cresenzi changed the order of business to accommodate them. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/DISCUSSIONS 15. PARKING PROPOSAL FOR POSILLIPO CENTER Administrator Russo indicated that a joint meeting was held with the Rec Commission to discuss: 1) parking at the corner of Garibaldi and Ridge and 2) parking in the rear of the Posillipo Center. Both proposals were discussed with the Seniors as well, he said, adding that the most favorable was the proposal for parking in the rear of the Center. The necessary survey work will be started next week and, Mr. Russo said, the State has not given its final decision regarding an easement for access to the Center from Grant Street. As a matter of fact, he said they haven't even responded to the request. Ms. Millie Kachinski, President of the Rye Brook Seniors, asked if it would be possible to deck the parking in the rear of the Center and Mayor Cresenzi said the cost would be prohibitive. Mrs. Logan said she did not want the access road off Garibaldi Place and Mrs. Carlucci said she didn't want the access road off Grant Street. Administrator Russo then referred to a drawing and explained where the parking spaces would be located. Mayor Cresenzi said no decision will be made on this tonight; a joint meeting with the Rec Commission will be scheduled shortly. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. RYE RIDGE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING - ZONING CHANGE & SITE PLAN APPROVAL On motion duly made and seconded, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RESOLVED, that the Public Hearings be and they hereby are declared open. 2 - i February 28, 198900132 Bruno Gioffre, Esq. presented the proposal and reiterated some of the events which led up to this original proposal being submitted again. He went on to explain that the zoning request was just to straighten out the zoning line and said again that there would be no infringement on the residential area. The addition of 27,130 square feet would be for professional medical space and is only a continued use of the existing structure. The Village Board was then requested by Mr. Gioffre to "give due consideration to the different uses" (of the stores in the Shopping Center) regarding the new parking law recently enacted. He explained that the movie theater was busiest in the evening rather than during the day; the parking spaces would not all be occupied for the same purpose. Mr. Gioffre said he would continue discussing such items as the shrubbery, fencing and compaction but he knows the Board has heard it all before. Judy Lanzilli, 29 Westview Avenue, brought up some issues and said nothing has been done about the garbage or screening to which Mr. Tom Liptak said not all of the houses wanted screening because they had gardens in their backyards. Trucks unloading merchandise block the roadway and cars cannot get by, Ms. Lanzilli pointed out. Mr. Benvenuti asked if the Board received a copy of his letter in which he stated his objections to the proposal. Cars park in the fire lanes and in the loading zones, he stated, and then referred to several documents which he had submitted to the Planning Board. These documents contain certain provisions and requirements which have not been met, Mr. Benvenuti stated. Mr. Gioffre replied to this statement by saying that Westchester County does not determine the number of required parking spaces for a shopping center in a municipality nor do they deal with fire zones -- those are local issues. He then continued to read excerpts from the approvals granted by the Town of Rye for the original shopping center project of over 20 years ago. "If there is a problem, you address it; you do not drive doctors out of the community to try to rectify the problem," Mr. Gioffre said. Some discussion on the curbing in the parking lot followed, and Mr. Gioffre explained that it existed -- it was not one solid line -- it was done with islands but the results were the same. Mr. Donald London questioned the traffic study which Mr. Gioffre explained to him and Mr. John Sabia of 31 Westview Avenue said that any parking ordinance looks good on paper -- but it didn't work. Mr. Sabia continued by saying that there are rats running through the yards because of the dumpsters and, what was a nice quiet street, is now a hazard. "Pluses to some is destruction to others," he emphasized. 3 - February 28, 1989 001 34,2 lJ ld A c.8 w Trustee Filipowski said there were some marked spaces which were being used for parking spaces that weren't supposed to be used, and Mr. Gioffre replied that those spaces were not included in the parking count and the lines would be removed immediately. In response to a few statements made by Mr. Logan, Mr. Gioffre stated that Merritt & Holby is a resident of Rye Brook and they have rights also. This is not spot zoning; it is a request to straighten out an existing line. A three-story, free-standing building would impact more, Mr. Gioffre noted, and read from Section 66-16 of the Zoning Law. Mr. Randy Solomon stated that, "the standard of living has changed and a lot has been shoved down our throats" to which Mayor Cresenzi said that "this Board" was listening to everyone and takes what is said into account. Mr. Solomon may not like what's decided, or Mr. Gioffre may not like what' s decided, the Mayor continued, but this land is zoned commercial and under the zoning law, the property owner has certain rights just like a residential property owner has certain rights. The Board will try to control what's happening so it will have the least impact possible, he concluded. On motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing on this matter be adjourned to March 28, 1989 at 8:00 P.M. 3. FERRANTE - 6 ARLINGTON PLACE: ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION (AMENDMENT TO SUBDIVISION RESOLUTION) Mr. Gioffre stated that the County of Westchester required an environmental determination on the Ferrante subdivision previously approved by the Village Board, and on motion by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee Ravich, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: ENVIRONMENTAL DECLARATION 6 ARLINGTON PLACE SECTION 1, BLOCK 6, LOT p/o 53.7 W , HEREAS on the 27th day of September, 1988 a Public Hearing was held pursuant to Notice and Subdivision Approval was granted to Mario & Grace Ferrante for the premises located at 6 Arlington Place, Rye Brook; and WHEREAS, the applicant has completed and submitted a short Environmental Assessment Form (EAF) as required; 4 - February 28, 1989 001321 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Trustees hereby declares itself as the Lead Agency this 28th day of February, 1989; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that this .is an Unlisted Action and it is determined that it will not have a significant impact on the environment pursuant to the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation; therefore, it does not require any further action under SEAR. 4. MURRAY - 6 HAWTHORNE AVENUE: SUBDIVISION APPLICATION This matter comes before the Village Board after having been to the Planning Board, Mr. Bruno Gioffre stated. Being in an R2F zone, it offers affordable housing opportunities, the applicant, Peter Murray stated. The architect, Mr. Gismondi, explained the different proposals being presented to the Board. Mr. Gioffre explained the features of the different schemes and thought perhaps the cluster scheme would be the most favorable. He said additional parking would be provided in the front of the existing structure for guest parking. In answer to Trustee Mendicino' s question, Mr. Gioffre replied that the neighboring houses were approximately 1.5 feet from the property line. John Clarke, speaking for his mother who lives at 4 Hawthorne Avenue, voiced opposition to the application as did Mr. Harrison of 24 Hawthorne Avenue, Mr. Anthony Provenzano, Mr. Sabia and Mr. Mc Nabb. Fritz Wiedle of Frederick P. Clark Associates suggested that the parking in front be dug down so it would not be visible from the street. A member of the Planning Board, Joseph Pellino, said the design of the plans created an undesirable look -- a wall of buildings around the perimeter of the lot; and 7 units was too much for that area. It would not enhance the quality of the neighborhood and said his personal recommendation was for 5 units. It was suggested by Mr. William Aughavin that one house in the rear of the property be eliminated and the parking be placed there to which Mr. Gioffre responded that the Zoning Code did not allow for "parking lots" on residential properties. - 5 - 10133U February 28, 1989 Mr. Aughavin said if the private driveways were the only source of parking, the owners would be playing "key tag" every time someone left their house. The Village does an excellent job of snow plowing and sanding, Mr. Aughavin added, and you cannot impede on that. This would be affordable housing for young people, Mr. Murray stated, and there is a cost factor involved, so the number of units could not be reduced. Most of the neighboring property owners stated they were fearful that if this application was approved, other subdivisions might also be permitted and it would devalue the area. Mayor Cresenzi asked if the applicant had contacted the fire department regarding this application, and Mr. Circosta asked for which scheme since four different ones were being presented. In answer to the question raised, Mr. Wiedle said that the cul-de-sac could handle fire apparatus. � Mr. Sabia said he was rather concerned about a road being built alongside his home and knew he would lose privacy in his back- yard, not to mention the noise and traffic this project would generate. Mr. Gioffre said the developer would be willing to meet with the neighbors privately to discuss these matters, if they so desire, but nothing would be binding on the Board. Mr. Randy Solomon applauded Mr. Murray for building "affordable housing" but not here, he exclaimed! Affordable housing is considered affordable at a selling price of $120,000 per house, Mr. Wiedle offered. Mr. Harrison requested that notices be sent out for any future meetings, and Mayor Cresenzi stated the Hearing was noticed in the newspaper and notices sent to adjoining property owners. Trustee Filipowski stated that the proposal was a radical change and he was having difficulty with it, but he needed to know how the neighbors felt and suggested that they write letters as this was "their" neighborhood. Also, he said they could contact each other by telephone concerning meeting dates. On motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing on the Murray Subdivision Application be, and it hereby is adjourned to March 28, 1989. 6 - February 28, 198900133-L 5. EXTENSION OF FIRE CONTRACT WITH PORT CHESTER Administrator Russo explained the proposed Fire Contract with the Port Chester Fire Department. Mr. Solomon asked if this was cheaper than the Village having its own (fire department) to which Mayor Cresenzi replied yes; however, a discussion will be held regarding the formation of a joint district. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Mendicino, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: FIRE CONTRACT WITH VILLAGE OF PORT CHESTER WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has negotiated for several months with the Village of Port Chester for an extension of the Contract Agreement for Fire Protection Services to the Village from the Port Chester Fire Department; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held this 28th day of February, 1989 pursuant to Section Nine of said Agreement; fNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an extension of the Contract Agreement with the Village of Port Chester for Fire Protection Services; and be it ISI FURTHER RESOLVED, that said extension shall be for the period commencing June 1, 1989 and ending May 31, 1992. G. LOCAL LAW #2-1989: AMENDMENT TO §66-14 OF THE ZONING LAW Attorney Beane explained that the proposed law would eliminate Subsection C of §66-14 of the Zoning Law which requires a "super majority" vote by the Board of Trustees when the Planning Board has recommended a negative vote on any action. Passage of this law, too, would require a "super majority" vote by the Board in order to be adopted, he stated. Mr. Pellino said he did not really object to this action but pointed out that the Planning Board has not had the opportunity to meet as a body to discuss it. Mayor Cresenzi mentioned that every member of the Planning Board received a letter regarding this and any member could have attended this meeting or written a reply like Bernie Klem did. 7 - February 28, 1989 001 330� Attorney Beane replied to Mr. Pellino by saying that the Board will assume this is a disapproval by the Planning Board and, therefore, it will require a 2/3 vote to pass. This is not intended to set a precedent, he said, we just don't want to run afoul by passing it with a simple majority. This action may be under the jurisdiction of SEAR, Mr. Wiedle indicated, and suggested a Lead Agency designation be made -- but, Attorney Beane stated, it will be noted for the record that this is not being done for any particular action. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee Ravich , with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby declares itself as Lead Agency for the proposed action; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that this be classified as an Unlisted Action having no adverse environ- mental impacts, therefore, requiring no further action under SEQR. On motion by Trustee Mendicino, seconded by Trustee Ravich, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was then adopted: WHEREAS, this Board has met on this 28th day of February, 1989 at the time and place specified in the Notice of Public Hearing to consider the adoption of a proposed Local Law and has heard all persons desiring to be heard thereon; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this Board hereby adopts Local Law #2-1989, entitled Amendment to Section 66-14 of the Zoning Law, and orders that said law be herein inserted and made a part of the minutes of this meeting as follows: VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK LOCAL LAW #2 - 1989 A Local Law Entitled AMENDMENT TO SECTION 66-14 OF THE ZONING LAW OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK 8 - February 28, 1989 00.133d 1. PURPOSE: The purpose of this Local Law is to amend Section 66-14 of Article VI of the Zoning Law of the Village of Rye Brook by deleting Subsection C therefrom to read as follows: ARTICLE VI Amendments 566-14 AMENDMENTS A. The Village Board may from time to time on its own motion, on petition, or on recommendation of the Planning Board, amend, supplement or repeal the regulations and provisions of this Law in the manner provided by Village Law. B. Every such proposed amendment or change, whether initiated by the Village Board or by petition, shall be referred to the Planning Board for report thereon before the Public Hearing provided for in Section A above. In recommending the adoption of any such proposed amendment, the Planning Board shall state its reasons for such recom- mendation, describing any condition that it believes makes the amendment advisable, and specifically setting forth the manner in which, in its opinion, the amendment would be in harmony with the comprehensive plan of land use for the Village and would be in furtherance of the purposes set forth in Article I of this Law. On recommending the rejection or revision of any proposed amendment, the Planning Board shall similarly state its reasons. 2. SEVERABILITY If any part of this Local Law is, for any reason, held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Local Law. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE This local law shall become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. - 9 - February 28, 1989 001334 RESOLUTIONS/AGREEMENTS 7. ACCEPTANCE OF CABLE TV COMMISSION REPORT OF 2/14/89 Following Administrator Russo's encouragement to the Board regarding this undertaking, Mr. Peter Bernbaum suggested that Channel 35 be used for the message regarding the meeting Mr. Murray was just speaking about. Mr. Aughavin said he doubted that a good 15 minute video could be done at that low a cost, to which Mr. Bernbaum explained that Mr. Kevin Lauth, who is doing the project, was affiliated with a university and was also getting teaching credits for doing this project, so the savings was being passed on to the Village. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee Ravich, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: CABLE TV PROJECT RESOLVED, that the Village Board hereby accepts the report and recommendations of the Rye Brook Cable TV Commission regarding a Cable TV Consultation Project as stated at the February 14, 1989 meeting; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Administrator is hereby authorized to enter into an Agreement with Kevin Lauth for services to include the following items: 1. Inventory and analysis of UA Columbia' s Rye Ridge studio and equipment. 2. Conduct a Westchester Government Access Survey. 3. Prepare user regulations and release forms. 4. Research the acquisition of a new character generator. 5. Survey of local community organizations and their interest in producing cable programs. 6. Production of a 15 minute videotape profiling the governmental services provided by Rye Brook; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total fee for these services shall be at the rate of $20 per hour, with the total fee not exceeding $3,900; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that said project shall be completed by September, 1989. - 10 - February 28, 1989 001336 01336 8. SUPPORT OF COMMUTER PARKING PROPOSAL FOR SATELLITE LOT Mr. Russo explained the proposal for a commuter parking lot and said that the ancillary service which would be required would consist of bus service from the lot to the train station. He said he has been in contact with the Westchester County Depart- ment of Transportation regarding this. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: 9I 4I COMMUTER PARKING - SATELLITE LOT WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has no commuter rail service within its municipal boundaries; and WHEREAS, surrounding municipalities that have commuter rail service, such as the City of Rye and the Village of Port Chester, have severely restricted usage of municipally owned parking lots in the vicinity of their railroad stations to their residents only; and WHEREAS, as a result of said action, residents of the Village of Rye Brook who commute on Metro North have experienced extreme hardships in finding adequate parking in the vicinity of the railroad stations in other municipalities; and WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook, to assist its f residents in this regard and alleviate these hardships, wishes to participate in the Metro North Commuter Railroad Parking Program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that on behalf of the Village of Rye Brook, the Village Administrator is hereby authorized and directed this 28th day of February, 1989 to make application to Metro North Commuter Railroad for inclusion in its Parking Program for the purpose of constructing a parking lot that would provide 200 parking spaces; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event Metro North selects the Village of Rye Brook to be included in its Parking Program, the Village will secure, on a long-term lease basis, a site which is presently owned by the City of Rye for this parking lot. Said site is located approxi- mately 500 yards from the Rye Brook Police Department Headquarters and across the street from the Kraft General Foods building; the site is in an area which includes extensive security on the grounds of Kraft General Foods and will not present a safety problem; and be it February 28, 1989001336 FURTHER RESOLVED, that if and when this application is accepted by Metro North at terms agreeable at the time of its acceptance by the Board of Trustees, then, and only then, the Village of Rye Brook will contribute 50% of the cost of constructing this parking lot; the other 50% of the cost being funded by Metro North pursuant to the terms of its Parking Program; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook will assume all costs, if any, for ancillary services in connection with the parking lot; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook will set aside 10% of the 200 spaces, which will be metered and reserved for off-peak commuters; the remaining spots to be made available on an Annual Permit Basis which will be administered by the Village of Rye Brook in conformance with Metro North guidelines; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that all revenue generated from the sale of Annual Permits and from the meters, will be used to fund the annual amortization of Revenue Anticipation Bonds which the Board of Trustees shall authorize in order to fund the Village' s share of the project; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that. Officials of the Village of Rye Brook have met, and will continue to meet, with the necessary officials from the Westchester County Depart- ment of Transportation, the City of Rye and any other officials in order to implement this project. To answer Mr. Solomon's question, Mayor Cresenzi explained that MTA would fund 50% and the Village would fund the other 500 of the cost. Mr. Solomon then expressed his concerns about: 1) the enlarge- ment of the medical center and the traffic generated from it, 2) school children not crossing at the corner and 3) people rushing to catch the train. Mayor Cresenzi stated that this was basically a resolution of "intent," so no bus route has been decided on. Also, that hopefully the School Board will be discussing any necessary changes that have to be made such as a school crossing guard being placed in a different location. Other concerns such as sidewalks, will be discussed during the budget hearings, Mayor Cresenzi said, adding that this may take awhile so it had to get started. In answer to a question raised by Trustee Filipowski, Mr. Russo said the Village was a member of the Urban County Consortium. - 12 - February 28, 1989 00-133i If this resolution is not done, Rye Brook will not be accepted into the plan; if MTA accepts the Village, then the work starts, Attorney Beane stated. Some discussion followed concerning the possibility of parking at either Port Chester or Rye City, and after Administrator Russo explained that all areas were explored, he said that a survey was being conducted to those presently on waiting lists for a parking space. It asks questions such as what trains they catch in the morning and evenings and how many days a week, etc. i "People accept that once they're in the City, they have to have another way to get to their office -- they will have to change and get used to doing the same on the other end, also,"he said. 9. CONSIDERATION OF FINDINGS: HERITAGE - FEIS & RYE BROOK NORTH - FGEIS On motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that the Draft Findings on the FEIS for Heritage at Rye Brook, submitted by Frederick P. Clark Associates, and dated 2/24/89, are hereby accepted by this Board. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee Mendicino, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that the Draft Findings on the FGEIS for the Rye Brook North Study Area, submitted by Frederick P. Clark Associates, and dated 2/24/89, are hereby accepted by this Board. 10. RECORDS RETENTION & DISPOSITION Pursuant to a memo issued by the State Education Department, Deputy Clerk Marra stated that local municipalities were directed to adopt a resolution supporting the disposition and retention of certain records. 13 - February 28, 1989 001338 Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: RECORDS RETENTION & DISPOSITION RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook, that Records Retention & Disposition Schedule MU-1, issued pursuant to Article 57-A of the Arts & Cultural Affairs Law, and containing legal minimum retention periods for municipal government records, is hereby adopted this 28th day of February, 1989 for use by all municipal officers in disposing of municipal government records listed therein; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with Article 57-A: 1. only those records will be disposed of that are described in Records Retention and Disposition Schedule MU-1 after they have met the minimum retention period prescribed therein; and 2. Only those records will be disposed of that do not have sufficient administra- tive, fiscal, legal, or historical value to merit retention beyond established time periods. 11. AGREEMENT WITH COMPLUS - ALARM BILLING FOR 1989 Administrator Russo explained that the present contract with Complus expired and that the agreement they sent for execution was slightly altered to be more specific in certain areas. Trustee Ravich pointed out the importance of Complus performing according to the contract and said that documents must be presented on a timely basis. The Village was the first alarm billing account for Complus, Mr. Russo explained, adding that hopefully all of the "kinks" have been worked out since it is still the "best deal in town." Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: - 14 - February 28, 1989 0 GI- 3 3 i ALARM BILLING SYSTEM AGREEMENT WITH COMPLUS WHEREAS, an Agreement was entered into with Complus Data Innovations Inc. of Elmsford, TTY for the billing of false burglar and fire alarm charges; and WHEREAS, said Agreement has expired and in order to maintain a smooth billing process, the Village is desirous of renewing this one- year Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Administrator is hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Complus this 28th day of February, 1989 subsequent to review by the Village Attorney; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Complus shall be paid at the rate of $275 per month for the processing and maintenance of up to one thousand Alarm Billing accounts. 12. AMENDMENTS TO PARKING REGULATIONS: GRANT ST. & ARGYLE RD. With all the driveway cuts, alternate-side-of-the-street parking does not work for Grant Street, Mr. Russo said, thus the proposed change. On motion by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee Ravich, with - a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: AMENDMENT TO VEHICLE & TRAFFIC LAW LOCAL LAW #7 - 1988 GRANT STREET WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 11 (A) of the Vehicle & Traffic Law, Local Law #7 of 1988, "the Village Board may, by resolution, establish and enforce such regulations governing the parking of vehicles on public highways within the Village as they consider necessary for public convenience and which do not unduly restrict the orderly movement of traffic or endanger the public safety"; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT - 15 - i February 28, 1989 0/�0(� y y �1 .d �34U RESOLVED, that Section 13 (A) of Local Law #7 of 1988, ALL-NIGHT PARKING, be amended this 28th day of February, 1989 by deleting Grant Street from All-Night, Alternate-Side-of-the-Street Parking; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Section 12 (A) of Local Law #7 of 1988, PROHIBITED PARKING, be amended by adding a new Subsection 23 (a) as follows: 23. Grant Street a. On the north side - from West Street westerly to the dead end. 1 Administrator Russo then pointed out that Argyle Road was narrow and emergency vehicles have experienced difficulty in negotiating turns. The Traffic Commission reviewed the situation and this was their recommendation, he added. Trustee Filipowski suggested no parking on the south side of the street instead and Mr. Circosta replied that fewer homes would be affected (if parking was prohibited on the north side) . Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following j resolution was adopted: AMENDMENT TO VEHICLE & TRAFFIC LAW LOCAL LAW #7 - 1988 ARGYLE ROAD WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 12 (C) of the Vehicle & Traffic Law, Local Law #7 of 1988, "the Board of Trustees may, by resolution, establish additional prohibited parking areas"; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Section 12 (A) of Local Law #7 of 1988, PROHIBITED PARKING, be amended this 28th day of February 1989 by adding a new Subsection 22 (a) as follows: 22. Argyle Road a. On the north side - from the westerly side of the intersection with Windsor Road, in an easterly direction along the northern line of Argyle Road to the Village line. - 16 - February 28, 1989 00134-1,N 13. SUPPORT OF RECYCLING GRANT APPLICATION At present, there is no program in the Village for recycling yard debris, Administrator Russo announced, and by initiating such a program, the Village's waste stream would be reduced -- as it must be by the year 1992. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: RECYCLING GRANT WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook is desirous of advancing its recycling program in an effort to reduce its waste stream by at least 25% by the year 1992; and WHEREAS, the Village has initiated a new program for Newspaper Recycling which commenced on January 1, 1989; and WHEREAS, the Village realizes the need to do more in order to meet the 25% reduction mandated by the State; and WHEREAS, a program to eliminate yard debris, tree branches and brush from the stream of waste would advance the Village' s desire; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees, on this 28th day of February 1989, hereby authorizes the Village Administrator to submit an application to the Director of Resource Management of the Westchester County Department of Public Works for a Grant in the amount of $7,500; said sum to be used towards the purchase of a wood chipper to organically compost tree branches and brush. Wood chips will then be available to Village residents, Trustee Ravich announced. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/DISCUSSIONS 14. LETTERS OF RESIGNATION FROM: BARRY FISCHER, REC COMMISSION and PETER BRANNUCCI, TRAFFIC COMMISSION Mayor Cresenzi announced that due to the resignation of Barry Fischer on the Rec Commission and Peter Brannucci on the Traffic Commission, there were now openings. - 17 - February 28, 1989 00134 APPOINTMENTS/AUTHORIZATION 16. CHECK REGISTER AUTHORIZATION In answer to a question raised by Trustee Mendicino, Mr. Russo explained that the computer print out sheets can be reviewed at any time in the Treasurer' s Office. On motion by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee Ravich, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: CHECK REGISTER WHEREAS, the following checks, representing payment for services rendered, have been submitted to the Treasurer's Office for payment and have been certified to by the Village Administrator: On-Line Checks #1540 - #1730; Hand Checks #8062 - #8087; Payroll Checks #15028 - #15419; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves payment of the above-mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. JANUARY 24th and FEBRUARY 14th, 1989 Upon motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of February 14, 1989 and January 24, 1989 were unanimously approved with the latter being slightly amended on pages 3 and 11. ADJOURNMENT On motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn the Village Board Meeting at 11:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Jean A. Marra Deputy Village Clerk 17J - 18 -