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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-09-19 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK SEPTEMBER 19, 1989 - 8:00 P.M. RESOLUTIONS AGREEMENTS 1. ROYAL EXECUTIVE PARK - ACCEPTING SUPPLEMENTAL FEIS AS COMPLETE SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE - FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL: OCT. 10, 1989 2. ACCEPTANCE OF FEIS FINDINGS - ARROWWOOD 3. RATIFICATION OF ARBITRATOR'S DECISION - POLICE CONTRACT AWARD 4. AWARDING OF CONTRACT #89-05 - PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS 5. AWARDING OF CONTRACT #89-06 - POSILLIPO PARKING AREA 6. DESIGNATED PARKING FOR VILLAGE OFFICES - AMENDMENT TO V & T LAW 7. CHECK REGISTER AUTHORIZATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES 8. AUGUST 15, 1989 and SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 NEXT MEETING DATES AGENDA MEETING - OCT. 10, 1989 REGULAR MEETING - OCT. 24, 1989 *** DON'T PRODUCE IT! REDUCE IT! *** *** RECYCLE! *** 0014; MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK, HELD ON TIIE 19th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1989 IN THE VILLAGE OFFICES 90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET RYE BROOK, NEW YORK CONVENE MEETING The 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 Michele R. Mendicino Trustee Francis L. Filipowski Trustee Robert J. Ravich Trustee Jane Saffir Smith Also present were: Christopher J. Russo, Village Administrator Rocco V. Circosta, Director of Public Works Edward F. Beane, Village Attorney Joseph Cortese, Village Treasurer Jean A. Marra, Deputy Village Clerk 001470 September 19, 1989 RESOLUTIONS/AGREEMENTS 1. ROYAL EXECUTIVE PARK - ACCEPTING SUPPLEMENTAL FEIS AS COMPLETE SET PUBLIC HEARING DATE - FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL: OCT. 10, 1989 Joel Sachs, Esq. , appeared on behalf of the applicants and stated'that changes were made to the FEIS based on comments received from Frederick P. Clark Associates. All issues have been addressed in this revised version, he said, and requested the Board find the FEIS complete for circulation. Jim Donovan, of Frederick P. Clark Associates, said the previous document was reviewed and he was verbally informed that the issues addressed would be taken of. Unfortunately, the new document has not been completely reviewed, but it appears that all concerns have been covered. He then recommended that the Board accept it subject to the condition that all of these changes actually have been made. i Mr. Sachs assured Mr. Donovan that the changes which Mr. Galante recom- mended have, in fact, been made; however, since Mr. Galante has not had an opportunity to review them, he requested that the comment period be extended to October 25th. Mayor Cresenzi noted that the Board will vote to accept the FEIS, subject to the condition that the items, as set forth in the memorandum from Frederick P. Clark Associates, dated September 18, 1989, have been met. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Smith, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: ROYAL EXECUTIVE PARK - PHASE III SECTION 1, BLOCK 3, LOTS 2, 3 & 4 ACCEPTANCE OF SUPPLEMENTAL FEIS WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook on January 24, 1989 previously declared itself to be "Lead Agency" in regard to Phase III of Royal Executive Park; and WHEREAS, on or about January 24, 1989, London & Leeds Corporation heretofore submitted to the Board of Trustees, as Lead Agency, the document entitled "Second Draft Supple- ment to the Royal Executive Park Final Environmental Impact Statement" along with a Site Plan for Phase III of Royal Executive Park; 2 - oo147b September 19, 1989 i I i WHEREAS, such documents have been reviewed by the Planning Board of the Village of Rye Brook, by the Village' s planning and environmental consultants, Frederick P. Clark Associates and by the Village's engineering consultant, and have been the subject of four public discussions before the Planning Board; and WHEREAS in accordance with certain suggestions and recom- mendations made by the Planning Board and the Village's consultants, a revised Second Draft Supplement to the Royal Executive Park Final Environmental Impact Statement, as pre- pared by Parish & Weiner, Inc. , has been received by the Board of Trustees this 19th day of September, 1989; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the requirements of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law of the State of New York and 6 NYCRR, Part 617, this Board of Trustees hereby accepts as complete said Second Draft Supplement to the Royal Executive Park Final Environmental Impact State- ment, this 19th day of September, 1989 and directs that such document be circulated to all involved agencies and to interested members of the public in accordance with the requirements of law; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Public Hearings be held on the Second Draft Supplement to the Royal Executive Park Final Environ- mental Impact Statement and on the Site Plan application for Phase III of Royal Executive Park, both of which shall be held before the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook, on the 10th day of October, 1989 at 8:00 P.M. , at 90 South Ridge Street, Rye Brook, New York; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that written comments on the Second Draft Supplement to the Royal Executive Park Final Environmental Impact Statement shall be received by the Board of Trustees, as Lead Agency, until the 25th day of October, 1989; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk is hereby directed to prepare the appropriate legal notice for publication in the Official Newspapers of the Village of Rye Brook. By Order of the Village Board Village of Rye Brook, New York Salvatore M. Cresenzi, Mayor Jean A. Marra, Deputy Village Clerk Dated: September 19, 1989 Rye Brook, NY 3 - i00147 September 19, 1989 2. ACCEPTANCE OF FEIS FINDINGS - ARROWWOOD William S. Null, Esq. appeared for the applicants and stated that in l August of 1989, this Board accepted the FEIS as complete for circulation. One comment was received from the County of Westchester which the Board has a copy of. Each of the issues raised were addressed and now it was up to the Board to accept the environmental findings and adopt the FEIS. He also requested that the Board grant tentative approval of the site plan, as recommended by the Planning Board in a Resolution dated March, 1989. Mr. Jim Donovan, of Frederick P. Clark Associates, said these findings represent the summary of everything discussed or found during the environ- mental review process. It also takes into account all issues addressed. The County of Westchester responded by saying that they were not in agree- ment with the proposal because of the noise impact from the airport. The Chairman of the Planning Board, Bernard Klem, clarified the Planning Board's approval of the "general concept" so there would be no misunder- standing and then mentioned that, in his opinion, the tree survey was incomplete. He also brought the Board's attention to the fact of the County's extreme hostility to the development of residential units in this location. Mayor Cresenzi read excerpts of the Planning Board's Resolution and, as Attorney Beane pointed out, most of the language contained in that resolution was copied exactly (into the Village Board Resolution) . Mr. Null said that in order to have a site plan developed for this parcel, he was using the existing (PUD) ordinance and hoped that any review con- ducted by the Board would be consistent with the current laws in effect instead of those currently being drafted and ultimately adopted. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Smith, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: ARROWWOOD ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS WHEREAS, Carol Management Corp. has submitted an application to the Rye Brook Village Board (the "Village Board") for development of the approximately 114 acre Arrowwood Conference Center (the "Premises") , pursuant to the Planned United Development ("PUD") provisions set forth in Article IV, Section 66-7 E. of the Village of Rye Brook Zoning Law (the "Zoning Law") , which classifies the Premises in both the OB-1 (Office Business) District and the PUD Overlay District; and WHEREAS, this Board has previously declared itself to be Lead Agency for environmental review of this application pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law � of the State of New York and the rules and regulations t promulgated thereunder at 6 NYCRR, Part 617 (collectively "SEQR") ; and 4 - i 001476 September 19, 1989 WHEREAS, pursuant to SEQR, on April 11, 1989, this Board accepted as complete, the Draft Environmental Impact Statement ("DEIS") prepared in connection with this application, directed that the DEIS be circulated to all interested and involved agencies, and scheduled a Public Hearing to be held on April 11, 1989 in connection with the DEIS and PUD application; and WHEREAS, on May 23, 1989 a duly noticed Public Hearing on the DEIS and PUD application was held before this Board, public comments were received, and the comment period was held open until June 5, 1989; and WHEREAS, on August 15, 1989, this Board accepted the Final Environmental Impact Statement ("FEIS") for circulation, and directed that it be forwarded to all interested and involved agencies; and WHEREAS, this Board has reviewed and considered the n potential environmental impacts outlined in the DEIS, FEIS, application, maps and supplemental data presented in connection with this application, together with having reviewed and considered the verbal and written comments submitted by the public and all interested and involved agencies, including but not limited to the recommendations of the Planning Board, two letters forwarded by the West- chester County Planning Board and a letter forwarded by the Westchester County Soil and Water Conservation District; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board hereby adopts the annexed SEQR Findings, entitled "Findings, Arrowwood Expansion, Environmental Impact Statement, 9/18/89," in accordance with SEQR. Dated: September 19, 1989 At this time, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: TENTATIVE SITE PLAN APPROVAL ARROWWOOD OF WESTCHESTER - CAROL MANAGEMENT CORP. ANDERSON HILL ROAD WHEREAS, Carol Management Corp. has submitted an application to the Rye Brook Board of Trustees (the "Village Board" for development of the approximately 114 acre site at the Arrowwood Conference Center (the "Premises") , pursuant to Article IV, Section 66-7.E. of the Rye Brook Zoning law (the "Zoning Law") ; and - 5 - 00147: September 19, 1989 WHEREAS, the Premises are classified in both the OB-1 (Office Business) District and Planned Unit Development ("PUD") District; and WHEREAS, the Village Board has referred the application to the Planning Board of the Village of Rye Brook (the "Planning Board") , pursuant to Section 66-7.E.3.c. of the Zoning Law, and the Village Board and Planning Board have reviewed the written application, maps, supplemental data, Draft and Final Environmental Impact Statements for these Premises, as well as Draft and Final Generic Environmental Impact Statements for 'the Rye Brook North Study Area, in addition to the following documentation: 1. A Project Plan entitled "Arrowwood, Carol Mgt. Corp. , Site Master Plan," prepared by The Hillier Group, Architecture, Planning, Interior Design, last revised January 12, 1989, containing detailed tabulations concerning the area of the proposed development; 2. A Project Plan entitled "Arrowwood, Rye and Harrison, NY & Greenwich, CT, Carol Management Corp. ," prepared by Berkus Group Architects, last revised January 12, 1989, showing the impact upon the residential development by increasing the building setback to Anderson Hill Road from 75. feet to 150 feet; 3. A Project Plan entitled "Arrowwood, Rye and Harrison, NY & Greenwich, CT, Carol Management Corp. ," prepared by Berkus Group Architects, last revised January 12, 1989, showing a section of the proposed landscaped berm along Anderson Hill Road from 75 feet to 150 feet; 4. A letter from Von Hagge Design Associates, dated January 6, 1989 concerning the redesign of the golf course; and 5. A letter from Cogenic Energy Systems, Inc. , dated January 9, 1989 describing the power generating system which may be used to supply the Conference Center with electricity and other required energy; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board has reviewed and considered this application and, by Resolution adopted on January 12, 1989, has reported its recommendations to this Board, pursuant to Section 66-7.E.3.d. of the Zoning Law, including but not limited to the following: 1. The plan provides for an increase in housing for the community by converting an existing commercial Conference Center (which includes a 9 hole golf course) into a mixed-use development which will include the Conference Center, a redesigned golf course and residential units with amenities. - 6 - 001460 September 19, 1989 2. The design of the plan preserves open space and adds water features to the golf course topography, enhancing its landscaping while conserving much of the natural topography and geologic features of the Premises. 3. The residential development of the easterly portion of the Premises increases its taxable potential, while abandoning the more traffic intensive commercial develop- ment previously approved for this area of the site; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board's recommendations included the following express conditions and requirements: 1. Tentative approval shall be limited to an approval of the general concept of providing a mix of uses on this site, consistent with the intent of the Planned Unit Develop- ment District; and 2. Tentative approval shall in no manner be construed as an approval of the number of units, square footage of addi- tional Conference Center buildings or other structures, or any other site plan details shown on the project plans; and WHEREAS, on April 11, 1989, this Board accepted the Draft Environmental Impact Statement ("DEIS") for circulation, and directed that it be forwarded to all interested and involved agencies, and scheduled a Public Hearing to be held on May 23, 1989 in connection with said DEIS and the PUD appli- cation; and WHEREAS, on May 23, 1989 a duly noticed Public Hearing on the DEIS and PUD application was held before this Board, public comments were received, and the comment period was held open until June 5, 1989; and WHEREAS, on August 15, 1989, this Board accepted the Final Environmental Impact Statement ("FEIS") for circulation, and directed that it be forwarded to all interested and involved agencies; and WHEREAS, this Board has reviewed and considered the above- mentioned application, maps and supplemental data, together with the verbal and written comments submitted by the public and all interested and involved agencies, including but not limited to the recommendations of the Planning Board, two letters forwarded by the Westchester County Soil and Water Conservation District; and WHEREAS, the Village Board has adopted environmental findings in accordance with Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law of the State of New York and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder (collectively (SEQR") ; - 7 - 001 481. September 19, 1989 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board considers the mixed-use develop- ment of the Arrowwood Premises, in accordance with the PUD application, to be consistent with the Zoning Law and prefer- able to the commercial development of the entire site, and in harmony with the planned development of the Village of Rye Brook for the reasons set forth in the January 12, 1989 Planning Board Resolution forwarded to this Board in March, 1989 concerning the application of Carol Management Corp. ; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board considers the residential development of the easterly portion of the Arrowwood Premises to be suitable and appropriate based upon the applicable PUD District zoning and acoustical and other data set forth in both the DEIS and the FEIS; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 66-7.E.3.f. of the Zoning Law, this Board hereby grants tentative approval this 19th day of September, 1989 for the Arrowwood PUD development, including the expansion of the Conference Center, redesign of the golf course and construction of residential units upon the easterly portion of the site, subject to the following conditions and requirements: 1. Tentative approval shall be limited to an approval of the "general concept" of providing a mix of uses on this site consistent with the intent of the PUD District; and 2. Tentative approval of the "general concept" shall in no manner be construed as an approval of the number of units, the square footage of additional Conference Center buildings or other structures, or any other site plan details shown on the project plans; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that in order to facilitate the develop- ment set forth on the project plans, this Board declares its present intention to abandon and cause to be removed the easement and/or right-of-way for the proposed North-South Connector Road previously mapped upon these Premises; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the application for final approval of the detailed PUD site plan shall be submitted to this Board within twelve (12) months of this date. By order of the Board of Trustees Village of Rye Brook, New York Salvatore M. Cresenzi, Mayor Jean A. Marra, Deputy Clerk Dated: September 19, 1989 Rye Brook, New York - 8 - 001488:e September 19, 1989 Pursuantto a request made by Mr. Null, and on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Mendicino, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: PLANNING BOARD REFERRAL RESOLVED, that the application of Carol Management Corp. regarding the development and expansion at the Arrowwood Conference Center is hereby referred to the Planning Board for their review and recommenda- tions. 3. RATIFICATION OF ARBITRATOR'S DECISION - POLICE CONTRACT AWARD Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Smith, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: RATIFICATION OF ARBITRATOR'S DECISION POLICE CONTRACT AWARD RESOLVED, that the arbitrator's award regarding the settlement of the 1988-89 Police Contract (a copy of which is annexed to the original of this Resolution) is hereby approved and ratified this 19th day of September, 1989; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Contract shall be effective retroactive to January 1, 1988 and shall expire on December 31, 1989. 4. AWARDING OF CONTRACT #89-05 PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS Mr. Rocco Circosta stated the tanks had to be replaced because they failed inspection pursuant to DEC requirements. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Ravich, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: AWARDING OF CONTRACT #89-05 PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS WHEREAS, proposals for the purchase and installation of Petroleum Storage Tanks at the Highway Garage on West William Street were mailed to eleven vendors; and WHEREAS, on September 6, 1989, the four bids received were publicly opened and read, and thereafter reviewed by the Village Administrator and the Director of Public Works; 9 - 001 48c September 19, 1989 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Ira D. Conklin of Newburgh, NY is hereby awarded Contract #89-05 at the bid price of $48,587 .50 and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Administrator is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Ira D. Conklin in connection with Contract #89-05. 5. AWARDING OF CONTRACT #89-06 - POSILLIPO PARKING AREA Former Trustee Jules Harris asked how many parking spaces would be created at the center, and Mr. Circosta replied twenty-four. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: AWARDING OF CONTRACT #89-06 PAVING POSILLIPO PARKING AREA WHEREAS, proposals for the creation of a parking lot and the paving of same at the Anthony J. Posillipo Center on Garibaldi Place were mailed to twelve vendors; and WHEREAS, on September 15, 1989 the six bids received were publicly opened and read, and thereafter reviewed by the Village Administrator and the Director of Public Works; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that ELQ Industries of Mamaroneck, NY is hereby awarded Contract #89-06 at the bid price of $77,990; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Administrator is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with ELQ Industries in connection with Contract #89-06. 6. DESIGNATED PARKING FOR VILLAGE OFFICES - AMENDMENT TO V & T LAW A local resident, Mr. Logan, said there should be more handicapped spaces for the building and Mr. Circosta informed him of the other locations. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Smith, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: - 10 - 001484 September 19, 1989 RYE BROOK VILLAGE OFFICE DESIGNATED PARKING AREAS 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 regu- lationsovernin the parking of vehicles. . ."; and 9 g WHEREAS I ,� pursuant to Section 11 (B) special parking g restrictions in a specified area shall be indicated by authorized signs; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rye Brook Board of Trustees hereby authorizes that the following signs be erected on the southerly side of the building housing the Village Offices: "One Hour Parking" 6:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. (for the first three spaces) "Village Employee Parking" 6:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. (for the remaining ten spaces) ; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following signs be erected on the westerly side of the building: "Police Parking Only" (for nine spaces) ; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following signs be erected opposite the police parking on the westerly side of the building: "Official Parking Only" 7. CHECK REGISTER AUTHORIZATION On motion by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee Mendicino, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was 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 #2682 - #2857; Hand Checks #8181 - #8195; Payroll Checks #16647 - #16905; - 11 - 00148 September 19, 1989 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves payment of the above-mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof. 8. TAX CERTIORARI SETTLEMENT - AVIS, HERTZ & NATIONAL Attorney Beane stated that the resolution is self-explanatory and added the matter has been ongoing for quite some time. The money is being repaid without interest and the Village has had use of it for two or three years. On motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: TAX CERTIORARI SETTLEMENT AVIS RENT-A-CAR SYSTEM, INC. HERTZ CORPORATION & NATIONAL CAR RENTAL SYSTEM, INC. WHEREAS, the Rye Brook Board of Trustees has reviewed the terms of a proposed settlement of a tax certiorari, entitled, "In the Matter of the Application of AVIS RENT-A-CAR SYSTEM, INC. , THE HERTZ CORPORATION and NATIONAL CAR RENTAL SYSTEM, INC. , Petitioner, -against- THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK, a Municipal Corporation, its Assessor and the Board of Review, Respondents" currently pending in the Supreme Court, State of New York, County of Westchester; and WHEREAS, after consultations with the Village Assessor and Village Attorney, the Board of Trustees has deter- mined that it is in the best interest of the Village to resolve this litigation voluntarily; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby confirms and approves the settlement of the above-captioned action, this 19th day September, 1989, pursuant to which the assessment on the property described as Section 1, Block 2, Lot 2A2 on the Tax Map and Assessment Rolls of the Village of Rye Brook for the years 1987 and 1988, be reduced from an assessment of $765,100 to an assessment of $185,000; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby empowered to sign the annexed Stipulation of Settlement; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Treasurer is hereby authorized to pay the appropriate tax refund to the Petitioners. 12 - 001486 September 19, 1989 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 9. AUGUST 15, 1989 and SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 The Minutes of August 15th and September 12th were accepted as presented. OTHER ITEMS Mayor Cresenzi asked Mr. Circosta to report on some of the issues raised at the last meeting and he replied that after being informed by the Deputy Village Clerk that she had received a call from Mrs. Rothenberg, he met with employees of Alamit Properties, the developer of Hidden Falls (Brook II) , and was informed that there was a ruptured connection to the water meter for the new sprinkler system and that was in the process of being repaired last Wednesday. He added that corrective measures were already being taken to the silt fence along the pond. Also, Mr. Circosta stated that the developer said he would install con- struction fencing around the major trees to prevent cars from parking on the root system. The elevation of the buildings is under review, Mr. Circosta noted, and added that he will meet with Steve Yarabek this coming Friday to discuss the screening issue. In answer to Trustee Filipowski's question, Mr. Circosta responded that it was very difficult right now to have a designated parking area there (at the construction site) , but said the fencing should be up by the end of the week and that will prevent any damage to the tree roots. Regarding the parking situation at 211 South Ridge Street, Mr. Circosta stated that the plans show it meeting all requirements. The parking is on the north south side of the property; three spaces on each side, with one space on each side being reserved for handicapped parking. In answer to Mayor Cresenzi' s question, Mr. Circosta said he felt it (the parking configuration) was adequate. Mr. Logan then asked about the sidewalk, and Mr. Circosta said it was poured last Thursday or Friday. Trustee Filipowski asked about the height of the curb wall installed and Mr. Circosta replied it was under review with the developer. Since it is a parking area, he said there is a need for some protection to keep cars from going off. Mr. Ken Heller, of Lincoln Avenue, reported that he witnessed a car coming up Ellendale Avenue and pulling into the lane of traffic on South Ridge Street because the driver could not see. Common sense, as well as state and local laws, has to be taken into consideration, he said. - 13 - 00.14 3 i September 19, 1989 Trustee Filipowski asked if the recent accident on South Ridge had any connection with this construction and the Police Chief said no, it didn't. Mr. Heller suggested that handrails be placed alongside the sidewalk going down Ellendale and this suggestion was well-received. on behalf of the U.S. Constitution Bicentennial Celebration, Mrs. Harriet Halsey read (and presented) a thank-you letter to the Mayor and Board of Trustees thanking them for their generous monetary support of the event as well as for their participation. Trustee Ravich commended Harriet Halsey and Goldie Solomon, Chairperson of the event, for the work they did. It was a very well-planned event and the concert was outstanding, he said, adding that he hopes it continues to build every year for next hundred years! He concluded by saying that they (Harriet Halsey and Goldie Solomon) u of the wonderful should be ver proud Y P job they did. Mrs. Solomon then invited the Mayor and Board to attend a critical choices meeting to be held at the Library on September 20th when children from the schools will be debating the Bill of Rights. Mayor Cresenzi thanked Mrs. Solomon and said he knew a lot of "leg work" went into planning such events, as well as a tremendous amount of time, and he thanked her for helping the Village of Rye Brook. Mr. Heller then requested that the law be changed to allow fencing to run straight across the top and Mayor Cresenzi stated that a similar request was received from former Trustee Stan Zak. The entire fence section has to be reviewed and this has been referred to the Planning Board, he added. Mr. Heller pointed out that when the police cars backed into the parking spaces alongside the (the Village Offices) building, they obstructed the sidewalk and Mayor Cresenzi said the matter will be referred to the Chief. If these are extra vehicles, they can be pulled in front first; but if they are used for an emergency, that's a different story, he noted. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Ravich, it was unanimously resolved that the Board recess into Executive Session at 9:30 P.M. to discuss personnel matters. Respectfully submitted, 61 Jean/ A. Marra Deputy Village Clerk 191 - 14 -