HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-03-28 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 28, 1989 - 8:00 P.M.
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1. REPORT FROM LIBRARY BOARD - 1989/90 BUDGET
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
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2. RYE RIDGE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING - ZONING CHANGE & SITE PLAN APPROVAL
3. MURRAY SUBDIVISION - 6 HAWTHORNE AVENUE
RESOLUTIONS/AGREEMENTS
4. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 11, 1989 - PROPOSED 1989/90 BUDGET
5. AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN MEBCO PLAN FOR HEALTH BENEFITS
i 6. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY
OF WESTCHESTER REGARDING MEBCO HEALTH INSURANCE CONSORTIUM
7 . ADOPTION OF A VILLAGE INVESTMENT POLICY
8. AMENDED RESOLUTION FOR FAMILY SERVICE OF WESTCHESTER -
DIVISION FOR YOUTH FUNDING
9. POSILLIPO CENTER - AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH PARKING PLANS
10. INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR RECYCLING PROGRAM
11. INTER-AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH EAST CONSORTIUM FOR SPECIAL SERVICES
DISCUSSIONS/COMMUNICATIONS
12. NEW YORK AMERICAN WATER - RATE INCREASE
13. RESIGNATION OF MARILYN MILLER FROM PLANNING BOARD
APPOINTMENTS/AUTHORIZATION
14. CHECK REGISTER
`rAU�T�HOR/IZATIgON
APPROVAL OF MINUTES ��,
15. FEBRUARY 28, 1988, MARCH 14, 1989 and MARCH 21, 1989
NEXT MEETING DATES
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING - APRIL 11th REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 25th
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK, HELD ON THE
28th DAY OF MARCH, 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 8:00 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 Robert J. Ravich
Trustee Jane Saffir Smith
Trustee Michele R. Mendicino was not in attendance at this
meeting.
Also present were:
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Christopher J. Russo, Village Administrator
Edward F. Beane, Village Attorney
Rocco V. Circosta, Director of Public Works
Joseph Cortese, Vii age Treasurer
Jean A. Marra, Deputy Village Clerk
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1. REPORT FROM LIBRARY BOARD - 1989/90 BUDGET
Mr. Bruno Ponterio presented the Annual Library Report and then
introduced Robin Let ieri. Director of the Port Chester Library,
who explained the increases in the Library's operating budget.
These increases are die to increased usage, registration and
overall activity, she said. The services that the Library offers
were then highlighted by Mrs. L•ettieri and she concluded by
thanking the Mayor and Board, as well as the community, for
their continued support of the Library.
Mr. Ponterin added that a new security system for the Library
was being proposed and he proceeded to pass a copy of the
Library Budget to the Board for their favorable consideration.
Mayor Cresenzi thanked Mr. Ponterio and the entire Library Board
for giving of their time to this worthy cause.
The order of the agenda was slightly changed in order to
accommodate the considerable number of residents in attendance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Continued)
3. MURRAY SUBDIVISION - 6 HAWTHORNE AVENUE
On motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearings be
and they hereby are declared open.
Bruno Gioffre, the applicant's attorney, stated that following
Mr. Murray's meeting with the homeowners, the architect was
given directions to change the plans and those plans were not
ready. Therefore, Mr. Gioffre asked that this matter be put
over to the April 25th Board meeting.
Mr. Matthew Harrison, of 24 Hawthorne Avenue, asked what kind of
changes were being made to the plans and Mr. Gioffre responded
that they were site design changes.
Mr. Harrison, along with a few other residents, said they were
quite annoyed to come to the meeting this evening and not have
the matter be heard; to which Mr. Gioffre replied that if the
plans were not ready for the April 25th meeting, he would notify
the Village Clerk and the neighboring homeowner' s ahead of time.
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A resident asked why, if there were changes in the plans, the
matter didn't have to go before the Planning Board again. Mayor
Cresenzi explained that if the changes were substantial, the
matter would be referred back to the Planning Board; if the
revisions were only minor, the Village Board could deal with it.
Attorney Beane thenexplained the different zoning requirements
in the Village and suggested that everyone wait until the new
plans were submitted before trying to discuss the matter.
Mrs. Lehy asked several questions on rezoning and density and
following Attorney Beane's explanations, she suggested that
Hawthorne Avenue be made a one-way street.
Mayor Cresenzi then offered to meet privately with anyone who
wished to discuss any of these issues further and he asked Mr.
Harrison to call the Administrator's Office to set up an
appointment.
Trustee Filipowski stated that the Board members were not the
public's adversaries -- they were neighbors, and they have bent
over backwards to hear the public and they respond to what the
residents have to say.
A resident said that at the special meeting they were told that
the land was zoned two family and that the developer could do
anything he wanted and Mayor Cresenzi responded that was just
not the case!
When asked if Mr. Murray owned the land in question, Mr. Gioffre
responded in the affirmative.
Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee
Smith, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following
resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing on the
Murray Subdivision Application for 6
Hawthorne Avenue be adjourned to April 25,
1989 at 8:00 P.M.
2. RYE RIDGE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING -
ZONING CHANGE & SITE PLAN APPROVAL
The attorney for the applicants, Bruno Gioffre, said that at the
last meeting he attempted to answer all of the questions the
Board had regarding this matter and he reiterated the issues
already covered such as the 30 foot roadway, the parking spaces,
the garbage compactor, sewer line, fencing, screening and the
curbing.
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The area to be rezoned will not be subject to further appli-
cation., Mr. Gioffre said, and Mr. Benvenuti said when this was
was approved by the Planning Board over a year ago, no mention
was made of rezoning.
Mr. Gioffre then read excerpts from the 1968 Rye Town Board
Minutes which pertained to when the zoning was changed from R2F
to C1P and when the roadway was rerouted. He added that the
rezoning was only required for a small portion of the building
so the building would all be situated in the C1P zone.
When questioned about the sewer work, John Merritt, Sr. said,
for the sake of efficiency, all the work should be done
simultaneously.
In deference to Mr. Merritt, the owner of 37 Westview Avenue
said that trees were planted where he had requested them.
Terry Mitchell of Westview Avenue asked if the stairway located
into the parking area from the residential area could be closed
off since it's just used by the kids as a hangout, and Mr.
Gioffre indicated that the issue would be addressed.
Mrs. Mitchell then asked about the parking in the rear and Mr.
Giuffre explained once again where the parking line would stop
-- west of the existing property, cars would be parked on the
northern side of the property line.
Mr. Bernard Klem repeated the Planning Board's recommendation
that the fire lanes be permanently marked with striping. Also,
the issue of the rear entrance not lining up very well with the
roadway was brought up and Mr. Klem suggested that it be shifted
west to allow easier ingress and egress.
The issue of taxicabs parking in the area was then discussed and
Mayor -Cresenzi suggested that the Village Board designate an
area for taxicab parking only.
Open green space was discussed next and it was requested that
this land be dedicated to the Village. At this time, the hearing
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was temporarily adjourned to allow Mr. Giuffre the opportunity
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to confer with Messrs. Merritt and Holby on the "green space"
issue.
RESOLUTIONS/AGREEMENTS
4. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 11, 1989 -
PROPOSED 1989/90 BUDGET
On motion by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee Ravich,
with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was
adopted:
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1989/90 PROPOSED BUDGET
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets Tuesday,
April 11, 1989, at 8:00 P.M. , at the Village
Offices, 90 South Ridge Street, Rye Brook, to
consider approval of the Proposed 1989/90
Budget for the Village of Rye Brook; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Deputy Clerk
is hereby authorized to publish the Notice of
Public Hearing in the Official Newspapers of
the Village of Rye Brook.
5. AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN MEBCO PLAN
FOR HEALTH BENEFITS
G. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH
THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER REGARDING MEBCO HEALTH INSURANCE
CONSORTIUM
Following Administrator Russo's explanation of MEBCO, Mr.
Solomon inquired about the rates. Mr. Russo indicated that
there would be less of an increase in rates with MEBCO compared
to the Empire Plan.
Mr. Solomon asked if the Mayor and Board were covered by the
Village's health insurance plan and he was told they were not.
Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee
Smith, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following
resolution was adopted:
MEBCO PLAN
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook is desirous of
improving management controls over the employee
benefits thereby reducing the cost of providing
such benefits by cooperatively engaging in a group
benefits program with other municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the County of Westchester has created a
program called MEBCO by which municipalities may
conjointly provide health benefits to their
employees; and
WHEREAS, the current rates of the MEBCO Plan
compare favorably with the rates of the Village's
current plan and will result in a significant
savings to the Village; and
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WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook wishes to assist
its employees by maintaining such benefits while,
at the same time, effectuating a savings in the
cost of such benefits, to the benefit of all its
residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook hereby
endorses and chooses to be included as a
participant in the MEBCO program; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby author-
ized this 28th day of March, 1989 to take all the
necessary steps to be included in the MEBCO program
including specifically, but not limited to, exe-
cuting a Municipal Employees Benefits Consortium
Inter-Municipal Agreement on behalf of the Village
of Rye Brook.
7. ADOPTION OF A VILLAGE INVESTMENT POLICY
Joseph Cortese, the Village Treasurer, explained the purpose of
the investment policy. In essence, it' s what the Village has
been doing -- now it's just set forth in writing, he added.
Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee
Ravich, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following
resolution was adopted:
INVESTMENT POLICY
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Financial
Management Guide issued by the State
Comptroller's Office, it is recommended that
the Village adopt an Investment Policy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby adopts the -
attached Investment Policy and Operating
Procedures for the Village of Rye Brook, this
28th day of March 1989, and orders that said
Policy & Procedures be made a part of this
Resolution as follows (on pages 6A - 6E) :
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VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
INVESTMENT POLICY
I . OBJECTIVE
The objective of this investment policy is to minimize
risk while seeking to attain a fair return on
investments.
II . SCOPE
The policy shall apply to investment transactions for
all funds maintained by the Village including the
following:
General Fund
Special Revenue Funds
Capital Projects Fund
Special Assessment District Funds
Fiduciary Funds
III . Authorized Investments
The Village shall limit its investments to those
authorized by applicable New York State statutes.
IV. OPERATING PROCEDURES
The Village Treasurer shall:
1 . Implement the Village' s investment program as
approved by the Board.
2 . Establish written procedures for the operation of
the Village' s investment policy, subject to
approval by the Village Board.
3 . Establish a system of internal controls to ensure
compliance with the provisions of the investment
policy, subject to approval by the Village
Administrator.
4 . Submit a quarterly interest investment report to
the Village Administrator, which discloses rates
of interest and maturity dates.
5 . Prepare an annual report within 60 days of the end
of the fiscal year. This report shall include the
amount of interest earned, and the effective
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annual yield.
A competitive or negotiated process .involving the telephone
solicitation of at least two bids, where practicable, shall
be required for each investment transaction.
All investment transactions shall be confirmed in writing.
In order to secure the Village' s deposits and investments,
a depository bank shall deliver pledged securities to the
Village' s designated custodial bank, as required by
applicable New York State statutes . The depository bank
may, with the prior written consent of the Village, hold
the pledged securities in a custodial account in the name
of the Village provided there is in effect a written
agreement between the depository bank and the Village .
A depository bank shall not substitute or remove pledged
securities without the prior written consent of the
Village. Consent will be granted if the securities
substituted are, in the judgement of the chief fiscal
officer of the Village, of sufficient quality and market
value.
The operating procedures and internal controls shall be
reviewed, at least annually, by the Treasurer, and by the
Village' s independent auditors . The review by the
Village ' s auditors shall include the appropriateness of the
operating procedures and the compliance therewith.
V EFFECTIVE' DATE
This policy shall take effect on the date it is
adopted by a Resolution of the Board. A copy of this
policy shall then be forwarded to the independent
auditors.
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EXHIBIT A
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
OPERATING PROCEDURES FOA INVESTMENT POLICY
in ac or.dance with the Village Investment Policy adopted
1989 , by the Board of Trustees , the following
operating procedures will be implemented by the Village
Treasurer:
1 . Investments will be limited to those authorized by
applicable New York State statutes and, in order to
minimize risk, will be further restricted to include
only:
a) Obligations of the United States Government
including Treasury Bills and Treasury Bonds and
Notes ;
b) Certificates of Deposit issued by those
depositories authorized at the annual meeting of
the Village Board;
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c) Bank accounts including N.O.W. accounts, Super
N.O.W. accounts, money market deposit accounts and
7-31 day accounts.
2 . The investment selection process will utilize
competitive quotations from at least two ( 2) authorized
depositories except in the purchase of United States
Government securities.
3 . Each investment transaction will be made by written
authorization. If the authorization is initially given
verbally, a written confirmation will be sent from the
Treasurer ' s Office to the appropriate bank.
4 . All .investment confirmations issued by the banks will
be checked against the Village Treasurer ' s investment
record by another Village employee.
5 . The Village Treasurer will maintain a file of written
investment authorizations and confirmations .
6 . The Village Treasurer will maintain a record of all
investment transactions including descriptions ,
amounts, rates of interest, maturities and interest
earnings .
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7 . With respect to obligations pledged to secure deposits
and investments, the Village Treasurer will determine
on a regular basis whether or not:
a) the obligations have been pledged pursuant to
applicable New York State statutes;
b) the obligations have adequate market value to fully
secure by collateral the deposits and investments;
C) the obligations have been segregated either
physically or by appropriate book entry pursuant to
a written agreement with the bank;
d) there has been a release or substitution of pledged
securities without the written consent of the
Village Treasurer .
In addition, the Village Treasurer will require each
depository and/or custodial bank to provide a monthly
statement with respect to all investment transactions.
8 . The Village Treasurer will report investment activity
to the Board of Trustees in accordance with the
Investment Policy.
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EXHIBIT A (ADDENDUM)
The following are the types of "qualified securities"
required to be pledged and deposited in the Village of Rye
Brook Custody Account to secure certificates of deposit and
special time deposit accounts of the Village of Rye Brook:
1 . Obligations of the United States of America.
2 . Obligations guaranteed by agencies of the United States
of America where the payment of principal and interest
are guaranteed by the United States of America.
3 . Obligations of the State of New York.
4 . Obligations of any municipal corporation or school
district corporation of the State of New York.
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8. AMENDED RESOLUTION FOR FAMILY SERVICE OF WESTCHESTER -
DIVISION FOR YOUTH FUNDING
This resolution is being amended to include the Family Service
of Westchester on the recommendation of the State Auditor, Mr.
Russo stated.
Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee
Ravich, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following
resolution was adopted:
AMENDED RESOLUTION
FAMILY SERVICE OF WESTCHESTER, INC.
NEW YORK STATE DIVISION FOR YOUTH
PROSECT APPLICATION
RESOLVED, that the Resolution adopted by the
Board of Trustees on October 25, 1988 be
amended this 28th day of March, 1989 as
follows:
RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized
to affix his signature on the New York State
Executive Department, Division For Youth,
Project Application for Funding; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that continuation of the
program with Family Service of Westchester,
Inc. , as described in the Project Application,
is hereby authorized.
9. POSILLIPO CENTER - AUTHORIZING STAFF TO
PROCEED WITH PARKING PLANS
Administrator Russo explained the parking proposal and Mrs.
Carlucci of 94 Grant Street asked if she would be guaranteed
that the entrance (to Posillipo) would not go through Grant
Street. Mayor Cresenzi said the new parking facility could not
be entered from Grant Street -- the entrance and exit would be
on Garibaldi Place.
Mr. Solomon asked if there were any plans for the other lot
(across the street from the center) , and Mayor Cresenzi replied
not at present. Trustee Filipowski added that it was the
consensus of the seniors to locate the parking on the Center's
property.
Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee
Ravich, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following
resolution was adopted:
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POSILLIPO PARKING PROPOSAL
WHEREAS, the Rye Brook Village Board is
desirous of utilizing land purchased from the
State of New York as a parking site for the
Posillipo Center; and
WHEREAS, the most feasible alternative, after
reviewing the various plans submitted, is
access from Garibaldi Place to the rear of
the Posillipo Center property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby authorizes,
on this 28th day of March 1989, that the
appropriate Village staff prepare and proceed
with site plans and construction drawings of
this location while maximizing the available
land owned by the Village; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Recreation Trust Funds
in an amount not exceeding $10,000 shall be
used for such site plan preparation and other
related planning costs.
The Public Hearing on the Rye Ridge Professional Building
resumed at this time.
2. RYE RIDGE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING -
ZONING CHANGE & SITE PLAN APPROVAL
Mr. Gioffre stated that there appears to be a conflict regarding
the stairway -- another resident just approached him and said
she would like it to remain as is.
As for the property in question for green space, Mr. Gioffre
said the quid pro quo is very difficult for Merritt & Holby to
accept. What they did agree to, however, was that the unde-
veloped area be dedicated to the Village subject to the right of
reverter.
Trustee Filipowski explained that if the Village ever developed
the property, it would automatically revert back to the
developer.
Trustee Smith thought the Village should have the right to do
something with the property and Mr. Gioffre pointed out that the
residents said they didn't want anything built on it -- they
just wanted it to remain as open space.
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Mrs. Mitchell announced that this (dedication of land) was very
generous of Merritt & Holby and she extended her thanks.
Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee
Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following
resolution was adopted:
RYE RIDGE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING
South Ridge Street & Bowman Avenue
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby grants
Preliminary Site Plan Approval and the Zoning
Change from R2F to C1P, as detailed on the
applicants' plans, for the Rye Ridge
Professional Building pending a Resolution
being drafted by the Village Attorney and
said Resolution being approved by the Board
of Trustees at the April 25, 1989 meeting.
10. INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT FOR RECYCLING PROGRAM
Following a brief discussion, Mr. Solomon noted that Greenwich
has mandatory recycling laws already in place and Mr. Heller
pointed out that Peekskill did not have enough garbage to kept
its plant going so they went to Connecticut to get some!
Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee
Ravich, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following
resolution was adopted:
INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT
RECYCLING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, by Resolution #162-1974, the Westchester
County Board of Legislators adopted a plan for
solid waste disposal in Westchester County by
implementing a solid waste management and disposal
system; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook became a member
of that system by entering into an Inter-Municipal
Agreement with the County regarding solid waste;
and
WHEREAS, in an effort to increase the efficiency
of the Westchester County Solid Waste Management
System by recycling and the reduction of materials
delivered into the system, Westchester County has
developed a comprehensive recycling plan pursuant
to which the County will enter into Inter-Munici-
pal Agreements with participants, including the
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Village of Rye Brook, for the purpose of providing
an incentive of direct payments to the participant
for each recycled ton of municipally collected
solid waste attributable to an approved recycling
program; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook desires to
formulate such an approved recycling program and
obtain a financial incentive by reducing its
municipally collected solid waste tonnage by
recycling;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook endorses
the County's direct payment incentive as part of
its comprehensive recycling plan and wishes to
participate in such program; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mayor Cresenzi is hereby
authorized, this 28th day of March 1989, to
execute the attached Inter-Municipal Agreement for
Solid Waste Recycling Direct Payment Incentive
with the County of Westchester.
11. INTER-AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH EAST CONSORTIUM
FOR SPECIAL SERVICES
Administrator Russo explained the annual agreement with South
East and on motion by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee
Smith, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following
resolution was adopted:
SOUTH EAST CONSORTIUM
1989 INTER-AGENCY AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, there exists the South East Consortium
for Special Services, Inc. , a not-for-profit
corporation of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, an Inter-Agency Agreement with the
Consortium enables municipalities the oppor-
tunity to provide, through participation, a
collective program of special recreational
services for disabled individuals;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board
hereby authorizes the expenditure of $2,753 as
the municipal contribution for the Village of
Rye Brook for the year 1989; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village
Administrator is hereby authorized to sign said
Agreement with the South East Consortium this
28th day of March, 1989.
DISCUSSIONS/COMMUNICATIONS
12. NEW YORK AMERICAN WATER - RATE INCREASE
Administrator Russo stated that there wasn't too much to report
at present except that he did speak to Rye City and Port Chester
regarding this and also that Attorney Beane spoke with the
attorney who handled this situation for the three communities
last time.
Attorney Beane said that he spoke with Mr. Zellman and that by
authorizing Zellman to appear at the meeting, he would meet with
the appropriate representatives to determine what's necessary
and what the cost would be. He is not at a point right now to
make any recommendation but as soon as information is available,
it will be made known to the public, Mr. Beane added.
Mr. Solomon asked what the water rate increase was based on and
Attorney Beane replied that it had to do with certain rebates --
but since it was not a standard application, he was unsure
exactly what it was based on.
Mayor Cresenzi then requested that the Village Administrator
notify Joseph Pellino about any meetings dates regarding this.
13. RESIGNATION OF MARILYN MILLER FROM PLANNING BOARD
Mayor Cresenzi said he wanted to publicly thank Marilyn for her
time and service to the Village. He added that there was now a
vacancy on the Planning Board due to her resignation.
APPOINTMENTS/AUTHORIZATION
14. CHECK REGISTER AUTHORIZATION
On motion by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee Ravich,
with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was
adopted:
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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 #1731 - #1939;
Hand Checks #8088 - #8101;
Payroll Checks #15420 - #15599;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves
payment of the above-mentioned claims and
authorizes payment thereof.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
15. FEBRUARY 28, 1988, MARCH 14, 1989 and MARCH 21, 1989
The Minutes of February 28th, March 14th and March 21st, 1989
were unanimously approved as presented.
At this time, Mr. Solomon requested that he be furnished with a
copy of the Tentative Budget.
Mr. Kdn Heller brought up the problem of trees being removed on
the properties in the Deer Run project. He added that the
replacement trees which were planted are either dead or dying.
Also, he said there were illegal swimming pools that had no
fencing around them. He then spoke about homeowners building on
the 15 foot easement and the flooding problems. Mr. Heller con-
cluded by saying that no action has been taken (by the Village)
to follow through on the stipulations contained in the final
subdivision approval.
Attorney Beane reported that he met with Mr. Geis last week and
some of these matters were brought up. We are all very concerned
and will do whatever is in our authority to enforce these stipu-
lations, Mr. Beane said, adding that the 15 foot easement must
be reviewed in its entirety as expeditiously as possible. He
concluded by saying that Mr. Heller had his personal commitment
that these matters will be looked at and he will be informed of
any action taken (by the Village) .
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The damage done to Mr. Heller's fence was a private matter, Mr.
Beane stated, and should be discussed with the developer.
Mayor Cresenzi said that when Ed Beane started with the Village,
he was given a list of items which needed attention and the Deer '
Run project was on that list. He will be undertaking a study of
the area and address the issues which Mr. Heller mentioned.
By planting the proper sized trees and with proper berming, the
water will be prevented from coming onto my property, Mr. Heller
said, adding that two years ago, certain guarantees were made
(by the developer) but were never followed through with.
At this time, William Null, from the law firm of Cuddy & Feder,
requested the Board to accept the DEIS for Arrowwood as complete
for distribution but the Board declined saying that the impact
statements were just received at 6:00 P.M. this evening and they
haven't had an opportunity to review them. Mayor Cresenzi said
this item would be taken up at the April 11th meeting.
NOT ON THE AGENDA - APPOINTMENT
On the recommendation of Administrator Russo, and on motion by
Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Ravich, with a unanimous vote
of the Board, the following resolution was adopted:
SECRETARY TO THE ADMINISTRATOR
RESOLVED, that Louise T. Massie, of Rye Colony,
Apt. 710A, Rye, NY, be and she hereby is
provisionally appointed to the position of
Secretary to the Administrator at the annual
salary of $24,000, effective March 30, 1989.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved to
adjourn the Village Board Meeting at 10:15 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean A. Marra
Deputy Village Clerk
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