HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-11-24 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 24, 1987 ,
8:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Proposed Local Law #13 of 1987 -
Amendment to the Code of Ethics
2. Bond Reduction - Kenneth Lowentheil & Daughter, Inc.
Deer Run/Lincoln Avenue
3. Revised Final Subdivision Map - Charlotte S. Belove
Lincoln Avenue
DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
4. Village Offices - Lease Agreement
5. Pace Organizational Study
6. Lot Coverage/Deer Run - Status Report
AUTHORIZATION/APPOINTMENTS
7. Check Register Authorization
8. Arrowwood Certiorari - Approval of Settlement
9. Computerization of Village Offices: a) Bond Resolution
b) Mayor's Authorization
10. Appointment of Assessor
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
11. October 27, 1987
12. November 10, 1987
NEXT MEETING DATES
December 8, 1987 Agenda Meeting
December 15, 1987 Executive Session
December 22, 1987 Regular Meeting
Rye Brook Village Offices are Handicapped Accessible
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK, HELD ON THE
24th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1987 IN THE
VILLAGE OFFICES, 90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET
RYE BROOK, NEW YORK
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Village Board was called to
order by Mayor Kabcenell at 8:05 P.M. ; the Pledge of
Allegiance followed.
Present were the following members of the Board:
Mayor Jack L. Kabcenell
Trustee Milton Meiskin
Trustee Mario J. Nardi
Trustee Salvatore Cresenzi
Trustee Frank Filipowski
Also present were:
Christopher J. Russo, Village Administrator
Georgia Kramer, Village Attorney
Rocco V. Circosta, Director of Public Works
Mark ten Eicken, Asst. Building Inspector
Joseph Cortese, Village Treasurer
Jean A. Marra, Deputy Village Clerk
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November 24, 1987
There was a slight change in the order of business, with
Item #3 being heard first.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Revised Final Subdivision Map - Charlotte S. Belove
Lincoln Avenue
At this time, on motion duly made and seconded, it was
unanimously
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearings be,
and they hereby are, declared open.
Alan Argese, Esq. , of 235 Main Street, White Plains, New
York, appeared in opposition to the Belove application and
submitted a four-page memorandum of law on behalf of his
client, Joan Heller. Mr. Argese then proceeded by reading
the memo into the record (a copy of which is annexed
hereto) .
Bruno Gioffre, Esq. , representing his client, Mrs. Belove,
offered his statement by saying that this matter had been
through the normal process in the Village and proceeded to
litigation in the courts. The decision of the Supreme
Court, upheld by the Appellate Division, ruled that the
actions taken by this Board were properly taken at the time
Final Subdivision was approved, Mr. Gioffre related.
The matter was now before the Board, Mr. Gioffre said, only
for approval of the Revised Final Subdivision Map which
eliminated the curb cut on Lincoln Avenue and squared off
the subdivision boundary line, thereby reducing the square
footage.
The right-of-way was dedicated and it runs with the land,
Mr. Gioffre continued, and all necessary permits will be
obtained before any building commences.
Mr. Argese then requested that the Board consider his
points when making its decision.
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OPPOSITION OF JOAN S. HELLER 'TO REVISED
APPLICATION OF CHARLOTTE S. BELOVE
FOR SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY
TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK:
JOAN S. HELLER (hereinafter referred to as "HELLER" ) is the
owner in fee simple of a strip of land of approximately fifty
feet in width which runs along the northerly side of both the
property owned by CHARLOTTE S. BELOVE (hereinafter referred to
as "BELOVE") and JOAN HELLER and her husband, KENNETH HELLER.
As in the case of the prior application, HELLER would like
to make it plain to the BOARD that she does not oppose the
subdivision provided that it meets all legal requirements . It
is only the means of access chosen by the BOARD to which HELLER
objects. The BOARD in approving the first application of BELOVE
permitted the subdivision provided that the means of access was
over a right of way on HELLER' s property.
Even the original application submitted by BELOVE indicates
that this was -not her intention since the property on the South
side of her parcel was to be deeded to the new vendee so that
such person could have direct access to Lincoln Avenue. In the
desire of the BOARD to limit curb cuts, two neighbors and the
Village were thrown into a conflict which has already led to one
litigation and which most certainly appears to be the next step
herein unless the BOARD changes its position.
As you can see from the proposed subdivision plan, BELOVE
has more than sufficient property to grant access to Lincoln
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Avenue to her vendee without utilizing HELLER' s property. The
BOARD should also note that BELOVE has complete access to
Lincoln Avenue and it is only the BOARD that is stopping her.
As to an argument previously advanced by the neighbor to the
South that permitting the access on the southerly side of the
BELOVE property , would cause two parallel driveways, a visual
inspection of the area and the Village in general will indicate
that this is certainly not an unusual situation.
It is also noted that BELOVE' s new application has set
aside a fifteen foot utility easement to the South of her
property. This being the case, it would make more sense while
this strip is being dug up and prepared for the utilities, to
place the access drive on top of it and thus avoid this whole
situation, which helps neither BELOVE or HELLER, and which
serves no useful governmental purpose.
The question of whether BELOVE is entitled to use the right
of way for any purpose other than what it always has been used
for, and in the manner that it is being used for today, has
never been answered. In rejecting a petition for rehearing
filed by HELLER with the BOARD, the BOARD pointed out that this
is a "civil matter" between HELLER and BELOVE. The Supreme
Court and the Appellate Division in the prior litigation in this
matter have adopted this position. Therefore no determination
by any Court has been made as to whether BELOVE may use her
right of way to provide access to the new lot being proposed
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herein. That subject can only be determined by future
litigation, if such becomes .necessary.
The BOARD should not presuppose that such a litigation
would be a simple one. There appears to be a predisposition in
the minds of the BOARD that a person who ha6 a right of way can
do anything he wants on such right of way. This is certainly
not true. The right of way in question was granted in 1940 and
the Court must determine the extent thereof as of that time. In
doing this, the Court may look into such items as to the nature
of the area at that time as well as for what purpose it was
granted. It should also be noted that the right of way at
present is clearly for the benefit of BELOVE, her family, guests
and business invitees and has been used solely by that group of
persons and their predecessors in title for almost forty-eight
years. Whether said group can be expanded is also a legal
question which can only be determined by a Court in absense of
agreement of the parties. The BOARD also should be aware of
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following legal points which could come into play in such a
litigation: whether this would constitute a new and additional
burden on the right of way which should not be (permitted since
the legal principle is that as little burden as possible should
be caused by the use of a right of way) ; rights of way
generally do not expand with changing conditions ; and the
condition of the right of way cannot be materially altered
without the agreement of the parties. Only a Court can answer
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these questions. There is certainly no absolute and unlimited
right for a person use a right of way unless such right is
clearly and unequivocally spelled out in the grant.
The following issues must be considered by the BOARD and
its legal counsel:
1 . Whether the new application is in conformity with
Village planning regulations.
2 . Whether the Planning Board is required to consider this
application since a revised plan has been submitted.
3 . Whether there is any record to show that the proposed
subdivision meets Village standards as to width and length of
road; the method of paving; construction and maintenance;
standards of grading, lighting, drainage , storm sewers other
items involving public welfare and safety.
4 . Whether the proposed subdivision meets or could ever
meet the provisions of Section 7-736 of the Village Law of the
State of New York.
In conclusion, may I request this BOARD to reconsider its
past position in this matter and permit BELOVE to carry out her
wishes to her best advantage without causing any damage to me.
Respectfully submitted ,
Dated: November 24, 1987
/ JOAN S. HELLER
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EXTRACT OF THE MINUTES OF THE April 23rd Meeting of the Rye Brook
Village Board.
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION - CHARLOTTE BELOVE, 20 Lincoln Avenue.
This is an application to create one additional lot of 32,783
square feet in a R-12 zone . The Public Hearing was adjourned
from March 26, because the attorney for the applicant had other
obligations.
The Planning Board' s recommendation that the subdivision be
approved was conditional upon the provision that there be no cars
backing out on to Lincoln Avenue. If a curb cut were to be made
in the stone wall, there should be provision for a turnaround
within 50 feet of Lincoln Avenue, or if the right of way would
be used for access, the entrance should be wide enough to
accommodate two cars.
Richard Hale - of Lincoln Avenue, stated that Ken Heller, who
was unable to be present, would not be agreeable to permitting
use of the right of way, which leads to his property in the
rear, as a means of access to the newly created lot.
Attorney Bruno Gioffre stated that the right of way is deeded.
Mayor Kabcenell - it would certainly be more desirable to use
the right of way.
On the motion of Trustee Nardi, seconded by Trustee Zak,
RESOLVED that the subdivision application for property known
as Block 12, Lot 1B2-B1A, by Charlotte Belove, 20 Lincoln
Avenue, Rye Brook, New York be approved, subject to not having
a curb cut on Lincoln Avenue, and payment of a $500 Recreation
Fee, and the acceptance of these conditions by the applicant.
Trustee Meiskin voting AYE
Trustee Nardi voting AYE
Trustee Cresenzi voting AYE
Trustee Zak voting AYE
Mayor Kabcenell voting AYE
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Mayor Kabcenell stated that in the Board's judgment at that
time, it was determined that this would be an appropriate
subdivision; all other matters having been resolved in the
courts.
Trustee Filipowski then requested that the word "all" in
the fourth paragraph, be changed to read "certain."
Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Meiskin, seconded by
Trustee Cresenzi, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the
following resolution was adopted:
REVISED SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
LINCOLN AVENUE - BELOVE
SECTION 1, BLOCK 12, LOT 1B2-B1A
WHEREAS, by Resolution of the Village Board,
adopted by unanimous vote on April 23, 1985,
the premises owned by Charlotte S. Belove,
and identified as Section 1, Block 12, Lot
1B2-BlA, and located at Lincoln Avenue, was
duly approved for subdivision by said Board
on the condition that the lot, as subdivided,
not contain a curb cut on Lincoln Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the original subdivision map
submitted for approval contained a curb cut
on Lincoln Avenue and depicted Lot No. 1
thereon as consisting of 21, 679 square feet,
and Lot No. 2 thereon as consisting of 32,783
square feet; and
WHEREAS, said original subdivision map
required revision to remove said curb cut on
Lincoln Avenue in order to comply with the
terms of said resolution; and
WHEREAS, certain legal issues concerning said
subdivision have now been resolved by
decision of the Appellate Division of the
Supreme Court of the State of New York.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the
subdivision map, entitled "Subdivision Plan,
Property of Charlotte S. Belove - Village of
Rye Brook, Town of Rye, Westchester County,
N.Y." dated and completed on May 1, 1987,
revised to eliminate the existence of a curb
cut on Lincoln Avenue and establishing the
existence of the subdivided parcel containing
29,160 square feet as to Lot No. 1 and 25,302
square feet as to Lot No. 2, is hereby
approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mayor Kabcenell
be, and he hereby is, authorized to sign said
subdivision map in order that same may be
submitted for recording to the Clerk of the
County of Westchester.
1. Proposed Local Law #13 of 1987 -
Amendment to the Code of Ethics
The Mayor read the proposed changes to the Code of Ethics
Law and explained that this adds some caveats to the
present law to make sure that an elected official will not
use their office for their own betterment.
A local resident, Randy Solomon, said he would like to see
appointed officials included in the law, to which Attorney
Kramer stated that suggestion was considered but it would
penalize many appointed board members if it was included.
Trustee Nardi suggested that the law be written more
restrictively to include certain salaried appointed
officials and department heads.
Some discussion followed concerning a board member's right
to appear before his fellow board members on behalf of
someone else' s interests and Attorney Kramer stated that in
the original law, he only has the right to appear on behalf
of his own interests.
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It was suggested by Trustee Nardi that the entire law be
redrafted and Mayor Kabcenell concurred but added that many
matters would have to be thoroughly investigated first. For
the present time, this issue should be addressed, the Mayor
concluded.
Trustee Meiskin was in favor of proceeding but wanted to
keep the two questions of: 1) current employees' terms and
conditions of employment contracts and 2) volunteer boards,
in mind.
Jules Harris, a former Trustee, questioned the wording of
"shall reveal" in the proposed law, and Attorney Kramer
stated that could be changed to "file a sworn statement."
This law will pertain to the present and future; it will
not go backward, Mayor Kabcenell explained.
Trustee Nardi moved that the proposed law be amended to
include elected officials at other levels of government,
who represent us, having to file a statement as well. There
being no second to the motion, it failed.
Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Meiskin, seconded by
Trustee Cresenzi, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the
following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, this Board has met on this
date, at the time and place specified in
the Notice of public Hearing to consider
the adoption of proposed Local Law #13 -
1987 and has heard all persons desiring
to be heard;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that
this Board hereby adopts Local Law #13
of 1987, entitled Amendment to the Code
of Ethics, and orders that said Local
Law, as so amended and adopted, be
herein inserted and made a part of the
minutes of this meeting.
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November 24, 1987
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
LOCAL LAW #13 - 1987
A Local Law Entitled
AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF ETHICS
Local Law #10 of 1985 of
the Village of Rye Brook
BE IT ENACTED, by the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Rye Brook, as follows:
I. The purpose of this local law is to amend Local Law #10
of 1985 of the Village of Rye Brook.
II. Local Law #10 of 1985 shall be amended by adding a new
SECTION 4 (c) to read as follows:
SECTION 4:
(c) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a) and (b) of Section
4, no elected official shall represent any private
interests except members of his household or
immediate family before any Village Board or Court.
III. Local Law #10 of 1985 shall be further amended by
adding a new SECTION 5 (d) to read as follows:
SECTION 5:
(d) Every candidate for office and elected official of
the Village of Rye Brook shall file a sworn
statement with the Village Clerk at least thirty
(30) days before election -- or if he is not a
declared candidate thirty (30) days before election
-- then within five (5) days of declaring his
candidacy and every six months thereafter, stating
any financial interests or transactions in which he
participated in the Village of Rye Brook. He will
also file a sworn statement with the Village Clerk
stating his interest in any entity -- other than an
entity which has publicly traded stock of which the
official owns less than ten (100) percent -- which
does business with the Village.
IV. This Local Law shall become effective immediately upon
filing with the Secretary of State.
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-. 2. Bond Reduction - Kenneth Lowentheil & Daughter, Inc.
Deer Run/Lincoln Avenue
Mayor Kabcenell read the memo submitted by Rocco Circosta
wherein the figure of $79,000 was recommended for the
reduction in the bond from the original bond amount of
$270,000.
A local resident asked how many homes were planned and Mr.
Circosta replied that seventeen new homes were planned and
three were constructed to date.
Following some questions from the Trustees to Mr. Circosta
concerning the price of asphalt per ton and the anticipated
completion date of the project, and on motion by Trustee
Meiskin, seconded by Trustee Nardi, with Trustee Filipowski
voting nay, the following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, a revised cost breakdown was
received from Charles H. Sells, Inc. , the
design engineer for the Deer Run project;
and
WHEREAS, other items such as the soft
costs and damage to improvements were
considered by the Director of Public
Works;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this
Board hereby approves a reduction in said
Performance Bond issued to Kenneth
Lowentheil & Daughter, Inc. 2251 Palmer
Avenue, New Rochelle, my 10801, for the
Deer Run project, 26 Lincoln Avenue, Rye
Brook, from the original amount of
$270,600 to the amount of $79,000.
At this time, on motion duly made and seconded, with a
unanimous vote of the Board, it was
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearings be,
and they hereby are, declared closed.
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DISCUSSION/CONSIDERATION
4. Village Offices - Lease Agreement
Mayor Kabcenell explained that this matter regarded
extending the present lease agreement at 90 South Ridge
Street for an additional three years.
Attorney Kramer stated that this was a one-way option to
rent the present facilities at the current rental amount.
It extends the lease from seven years to ten years and it
would make the bonding process easier, Ms. Kramer added.
Both Trustees Meiskin and Filipowski questioned how much
additional storage space was recently obtained and then
suggested that the figure be included in the revised lease
agreement.
Mayor Kabcenell then requested that the Administrator
obtain the requested information so this matter could be
discussed further.
5. Pace Organizational Study
It was explained by Mayor Kabcenell that in September, 1986
the Edwin G. Michaelian Institute for Suburban Government
at Pace University was engaged to do a management study of
the operations of the Village of Rye Brook. He proceeded
to name those who assisted in the study and extended his
gratitude to them.
The Board learned from this report, they evaluated it and
some of the recommendations have been implemented, Mayor
Kabcenell stated, and he then briefly outlined what items
have been addressed and what is in the process of being
done.
The group at Pace did a very thorough job in this report,
Mayor Kabcenell concluded, and on motion by Trustee Nardi,
seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of
the Board, it was
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RESOLVED, that the Management Study of
the Operations of the Village of Rye
Brook, Westchester County, New York,
prepared by the Edwin G. Michaelian
Institute for Sub/Urban Governance at
Pace University, and otherwise called the
"Pace Organizational Study," be and it
hereby is, formally received by this
Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye
Brook this 24th day of November, 1987 .
6. Lot Coverage - Status Report
Pursuant to a memorandum from the Director of Public Works,
Mayor Kabcenell stated that the status report on lot
coverage will be presented to the Village Board on December
8th; it will then be presented to the Planning Board on
December 10th and also to the Zoning Board on January 5th.
It will then be referred back to the Village Board on
January 12, 1988 to set a Public Hearing date, the Mayor
concluded.
AUTHORIZATION/APPOINTMENTS
7. Check Register Authorization
On motion by Trustee Nardi, seconded by Trustee Cresenzi,
with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following
resolution was adopted:
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:
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November 24, 1987
Payroll Checks #11728 - #11994;
Combined Check Register #7811 -
#7867;
Combined Check Register (Hand Checks)
#5123 - 5166.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this
Board hereby authorizes payment of the
above-mentioned claims as approved and
audited.
8. Arrowwood Certiorari - Approval of Settlement
This settlement from $6,564,000 to $5,218,000 was
recommended by the negotiator, Attorney Kramer stated; the
amount of the reduction would be $1,346,000.
Trustee Nardi announced that he would like to have this
matter reviewed by the new Assessor.
When asked by Trustee Filipowski if there was a time
constraint on this matter, Attorney Kramer replied that it
would have to be considered a priority item.
It was suggested by Mayor Kabcenell that this matter be
adjourned to December 8th in order to have the new Town
Assessor, Barbara Chase, review this further.
9. Computerization of Village Offices
a) Bond Resolution
b) Mayor' s Authorization
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The proposed bond resolution was read by Mayor Kabcenell.
Afterwards, Trustee Nardi questioned the proposed figure of
$60,000 as he was of the opinion that the price was in the
neighborhood of $40,000. Administrator Russo responded by
saying that a maintenance agreement was included in that
figure as well as some onetime charges such as training,
cable connections, etc.
A local resident, Ken Heller, inquired if there were
qualified personnel to operate the system or if someone had
to be hired, to which Mayor Kabcenell replied that another
person was needed in the finance department and that person
would be operating the new system.
Following a brief discussion, on motion by Trustee Meiskin,
seconded by Trustee Cresenzi, with a unanimous vote of the
Board, the following resolution was adopted:
BOND RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$60,000 IN SERIAL BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF
RYE BROOK, NEW YORK, TO FINANCE THE
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A COMPUTER
SYSTEM FOR SAID VILLAGE PURSUANT TO THE
LOCAL FINANCE LAW.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees
of the Village of Rye Brook, New York, as
follows:
SECTION 1. The Village of Rye Brook
shall issue its Serial Bonds in the
aggregate principal amount of $60,000
pursuant to the provisions of the Local
Finance Law of the State of New York in
order to finance the class of objects or
purposes hereinafter described.
SECTION 2. The class of objects or
purposes (hereinafter referred to as
"purpose") to be financed by the issuance
of such Serial Bonds included, and is
limited to the following objects or
purposes to be undertaken: The Purchase
and Installation of a Computer System for
the Village of Rye Brook.
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SECTION 3. The Board of Trustees has
determined, and hereby states, that the
estimated maximum cost of such purpose is
$60,000 and that it plans to finance such
cost by the issuance of bond anticipation
notes in anticipation of said bonds as
authorized by this resolution.
SECTION 4. The Board of Trustees hereby
determines:
a) The purpose for which said bonds are
to be issued is described in Subdivision
21 of Paragraph A. of Section 11.00 of
said Local Finance Law and that the
period of probable usefulness of the
aforesaid class of objects or purposes is
five (5) years.
b) The proposed maturity of the Serial
Bonds herein authorized will not exceed
five (5) years.
SECTION 5. Subject to the terms and
contents of this resolution and the Local
Finance Law: the power to authorize bond
anticipation notes in anticipation of the
issuance of Serial Bonds authorized by
this resolution; the power to sell and
deliver said Serial Bonds; and any bond
anticipation notes issued in anticipation
of the issuance of said bonds is hereby
delegated to the Village Treasurer. The
Village Treasurer is hereby authorized to
sign any Serial Bonds issued pursuant to
this resolution and any bond anticipation
notes issued in anticipation of the
issuance of said Serial Bonds. The
Village Clerk is hereby authorized to
affix the corporate seal to any of said
Serial Bonds or bond anticipation notes
and to attest such seal. Each interest
coupon representing interest payable on
such Serial Bonds shall be authenticated
by the facsimile signature of the Village
Treasurer.
SECTION 6. The validity of such Serial
Bonds and bond anticipation notes may be
contested only if:
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a) Such obligations are authorized for an
object or purpose for which said Village
is not authorized to expend money, or
b) The provisions of law which should be
complied with at the date of publication
of this resolution are not substantially
complied with, and an action, suit or
proceeding contesting such validity is
commenced within twenty (20) days after
the date of such publication, or
c) Such obligations are authorized in
violation of the provisions of the
Constitution.
SECTION 7. This resolution, which takes
effect immediately, shall be published in
.full in The Daily Item and The Westmore
News, the official newspapers, together
with a notice of the Village Clerk in
substantially the form provided in
Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law.
Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Meiskin, seconded by
Trustee Cresenzi, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the
following resolution was adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby
authorized to enter into an agreement
with DLH/INE Corporation, of 48 Greenwich
Avenue, Greenwich, Connecticut, for the
purchase of System/36 computer software
for the purposes of municipal financial
operations, budgeting, building depart-
ment functions, parcel inventory, and
word processing.
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10. Appointment of Assessor
Administrator Russo introduced the new Town Assessor,
Barbara Chase, and Mayor Kabcenell stated that a great
number of very qualified applicants were interviewed -- and
interviewed by more people than anyone should be
interviewed by -- and that the Village is happy to have her
since it already has some work for her.
Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Nardi, seconded by Trustee
Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the
following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, there exists a vacancy for an
Assessor due to the recent resignation
of Kenneth G. White;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that
Barbara Chase be, and she hereby is,
appointed as Assessor of the Village of
Rye Brook to fill the unexpired term,
retroactive to November 16, 1987 and
expiring on September 30, 1989.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of October 27, 1987 and November 10, 1987 were
presented and, on motion duly made and seconded, were
unanimously approved.
NEXT MEETING DATE
On motion by Trustee Nardi, seconded by Mayor Kabcenell, it
was unanimously
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RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets
Tuesday, December 8, 1987, at 8:00 P.M. ,
as the next Regular Meeting date of the
Board of Trustees; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that December 8, 1987
shall be the only meeting date for the
Village Board during the month of
December.
Mayor Kabcenell announced that two Rye Brook Police
officers, James Mitchell and William Young, were the
recipients of Lifesaving Award Certificates which were
issued by the American Heart Association.
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Mr. Carl Miller, a local resident, said that in the "Spirit
of Thanksgiving," he and his dear wife, Grace, would like to
extend their thanks to the Mayor and Board members, as well
as Stan Zak and Jules Harris, for their dedicated service to
the Village which they provided without compensation.
Former Trustee Stan Zak announced that the formation of the
Rye Brook Auxiliary Police was moving along nicely and that
the members would be sworn in very shortly.
A local resident, Grace Miller, complained that a fairly
large Cassone Bakery truck has been parked on Bowman Avenue,
at the corner of Barber Place, all night and also all day
long on Saturdays and Sundays. Mayor Kabcenell then
requested that the Village Administrator, Police Chief and
Building Inspector investigate this matter.
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ADJOURNMENT
At this time, on motion by Mayor Kabcenell, seconded by
Trustee Cresenzi, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn the
meeting at 10:05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean A. Marra
Deputy Village Clerk
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