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Home My WebLink About1989-03-14 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutesi I THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW & AN AGENDA MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK,.HELD ON -MARCH 14, 1989 - 8:00 P.M. RESOLUTIONS A. DECLARATION OF "DAFFODIL DAYS" FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY B. APPOINTMENT - HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT APPROVAL OF MINUTES - BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW C. FEBRUARY 21, 1989 SET PUBLIC HEARINGS for MARCH 28, 1989 D. COSSIFOS APPLICATION - SPECIAL USE PERMIT: 256 SOUTH RIDGE STREET j AGENDA ITEMS FOR MARCH 28, 1989 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) 1. RYE RIDGE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING - ZONING CHANGE & SITE PLAN APPROVAL 2. MURRAY SUBDIVISION - 6 HAWTHORNE AVENUE RESOLUTIONS/AGREEMENTS 3. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 11, 1989 - PROPOSED 1989/90 BUDGET 4. ENTERING INTO MEBCO PLAN - HEALTH BENEFITS i 5. INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER FOR PARTICIPATION IN MEBCO PLAN 6. ADOPTION OF A VILLAGE INVESTMEDIT POLICY APPOINTMENTS/AUTHORIZATION 7 . CHECK REGISTER AUTHORIZATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES S. FEBRUARY 28, 1988 NEXT MEETING DATES VILLAGE ELECTION DAY - MARCH 21, 1989 REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 28, 1989 AGENDA MEETING - APRIL 11, 1989 ***Recycling Makes a Lot of $ents!*** 001 ,34;3 raj MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW & AN AGENDA MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK, HELD ON THE 14th DAY OF MARCH, 1959 IN THE VILLAGE OFFICES 90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET RYE BROOK, NEW YORK CONVENE MEETING The Meeting of the Board of Assessment Review and the Agenda Meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Cresenzi at 5: 15 P.M. in the Meeting Room and the Pledge of Allegiance followed. Present were the following members of the Board: Mayor Salvatore M. Cresenzi Trustee Francis L. Filipowski Trustee Michele R. Mendicino Trustee Robert J. Ravich Trustee Jane Saffir Smith Also present were: Christopher J. Russo, Village Administrator Edward F, Beane, Village Attorney Rocco V. Circosta, Director of Public Works Barbara Chase, Assessor Jean A. Marra, Deputy Village Clerk 001344 March 14, 1989 RESOLUTIONS A. DECLARATION OF "DAFFODIL DAYS" FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY On motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Smith, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following proclamation was adopted: "DAFFODIL DAYS" WHEREAS, all of us are sensitive to the possible occurrence of cancer; and WHEREAS, we should all be cognizant of the curability rate of cancer if it is detected and treated early; and WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society exerts itself in the never-ending task of educating the public regarding the danger signals of cancer; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Salvatore M. Cresenzi, Mayor of the . Village of Rye Brook, hereby declare that March 21st through 23rd, 1989 be proclaimed as AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY DAFFODIL DAYS throughout the Village of Rye Brook. Dated: March 14, 1989 Rye Brook, New York Salvatore M. Cresenzi Mayor - 2 - 001340 March 14, 1989 B. APPOINTMENT - HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT RESOLVED, that Mark Goldstein, of 23 Paddock Road, Rye Brook, is hereby appointed to the probationary position of Laborer for the Rye Brook Highway Department, effective March 30, 1989; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for this position is $27,998. it APPROVAL OF MINUTES - BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW C. FEBRUARY 21, 1989 The Minutes of the Board of Assessment Review, dated February 21, 1989, were unanimously approved as presented. SET PUBLIC HEARINGS for MARCH 28, 1989 D. COSSIFOS APPLICATION - SPECIAL USE PERMIT: 256 SOUTH RIDGE STREET Mayor Cresenzi questioned what type of professional use was being requested and the Deputy Clerk stated that the applicant did- not specify. On Mr. Circosta's suggestion, and on motion by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee Ravich, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: COSSIFOS - 256 SOUTH RIDGE STREET SECTION 1, ,BLOCK 22, LOT 4AC8 PLANNING BOARD REFERRAL RESOLVED,that the application of John & Sharon Cossifos for a Special Use Permit for a Professional Office at the premises located at 256 South Ridge Street; and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Village of Rye Brook as Section 1, Block 22, Lot 4AC8 be and it hereby is referred to the Planning Board this 14th day of March, 1989 for their review and recommendations. Mayor Cresenzi then requested the Assessor, Barbara Chase, to give a recapitulation of Village Grievance Day. 3 - 001846 46 March 14, 1989 Ms. Chase complied with the Mayor's request by saying that, in total, six grievances were filed. one grievant, Mr. Rettner of 34 Bonwit Road, withdrew his complaint. The challenge of Mr. Prince, of 35 Talcott Road, was reviewed and an inspection of the property was made, she said, adding that the other four, Brook II, Con Ed, NY Telephone, and Ridge Bowman, file routinely and it was her recommendation that no changes be made -- thus, no reductions in assessments. If this was acceptable to the Board, Ms. Chase said, Notices of Determination will be mailed out to the grievants. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Ravich, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: GRIEVANCE DAY RESOLVED, that this Board hereby accepts the recommendations of the Assessor, in that no adjustments will be made to the Village Assessment Roll for the 1989 Assessment Year regarding the six Grievances submitted on Grievance Day, j February 21, 1989. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the clerical changes made regarding the properties known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Village of Rye Brook as Section 1, Block 5A, Lot 35 and Section 1, Block 6, Lot 2537.8 be approved as presented; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Board hereby adopts the 1989 Assessment Roll as submitted by the Assessor subject to any State-mandated assessment changes. The following items were then placed on the agenda for the March 28th, 1989 meeting: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued) 1. RYE RIDGE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING - ZONING CHANGE & SITE PLAN APPROVAL 2. MURRAY SUBDIVISION - 6 HAWTHORNE AVENUE RESOLUTIONS/AGREEMENTS 3. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 11, 1989 - PROPOSED 1989/90 BUDGET 4. ENTERING INTO MEBCO PLAN - HEALTH BENEFITS 4 - 001 134 r March 14, 1989 S. INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER FOR PARTICIPATION IN MEBCO PLAN Administrator Russo commented briefly on the Mebco Plan by saying that the savings to the Village would amount to approxi- mately $40,000 and also that the Village Attorney was in the process of reviewing the agreement. 6. ADOPTION OF A VILLAGE INVESTMENT POLICY APPOINTMENTS/AUTHORIZATION 7. CHECK REGISTER AUTHORIZATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES i 8. FEBRUARY 28, 1988 VILLAGE ELECTION DAY is MARCH 21, 1989, Mayor Cresenzi noted for J the record. Administrator Russo requested that an amended resolution for Family Service of Westchester be placed on the 3/28 agenda. Former Trustee Jules Harris brought up the issue of the increase in water rates and requested that the matter be placed on the 3/28 agenda for discussion. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Trustee Ravich and seconded by Trustee Smith, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn into Executive Session to discuss Personnel Matters at 8:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Jean A. Marra Deputy Village Clerk 17J - 5 -