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Home My WebLink About1990-01-23 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes 9 REGULAR MEET2NG BOARD OF T RU S TEE S V S LLAGE OF' RYE B ROOK .7ANUARY 23 , 1990 — B : 00 P _ M i PUBLIC HEARINGS i 1. COMLY AVENUE - REVISED SUBDIVISION MAP RFSOLUTIONS/AGREEMENTS/APPOINTMENTS 2. APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION INSPECTORS FOR VILLAGE ELECTION 3/20/90 3. APPOINTMENT OF TREE COMMITTEE MEMBERS 4. APPOINTMENT OF REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS - FRAN NUGENT S. CASTLEVIEW COURT - DEDICATION OF STREET 8. PROPOSED EXPANSION AT WESTCHESTER COUNTY AIRPORT 7. NYS RETIREMENT SYSTEM - FORMER VILLAGE ATTORNEY 8. GRIEVANCE DAY - FEBRUARY 20, 1990 9. CHECIZ REGISTER AUTHORIZATION DISCUSSION/COMMUNICATIONS 10. AMENDMENT TO V & T LAW - STOP SIGNS ON COUNTRY RIDGE DRIVE 11. AMERICAN RED CROSS - COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES 12. DECEMBER 12, 1989 and JANUARY 9, 1990 NEXT MEETING DATES AGENDA MEETING - FEB. 13, 1990 REGULAR MEETING - FEB. 27, 1990 GRIEVANCE DAY - FEB. 20, 1990 (5:00-10:00 P.M. ) PRODUCE =T ! RE0 CE =T ! 001557' MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK VILLAGE OFFICES 90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET RYE BROOK, NEW YORK JANUARY 23, 1990 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 Francis L. Filipowski Trustee Michele R. Mendicino Trustee Robert J. Ravich Trustee Jane Saffir Smith Also present were: Christopher J. Russo, Village Administrator Rocco V. Circosta, Director of Public Works Edward Beane, Village Attorney Joseph Cortese, Village Treasurer Jean A. Marra, Deputy Village Clerk Due to a previous commitment, the Police Chief, Frank Gendalia, was excused from the meeting. * a w x s 001556' January 23, 1.990 PUBLIC HEARING 1. COMLY AVENUE - REVISED SUBDIVISION MAP On motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Smith, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be and it hereby is declared open. G Since proper notification was not sent to the adjoining neighbors, Mayor Cresenzi recommended that this matter be rescheduled. At this time, on motion by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Ravich, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing on the Revised Subdivision Map for Comly Avenue is hereby adjourned to February 13, 1990 at 8:00 P.M. The order of the agenda was slightly modified at this time, and the following item was heard next: RESOLUTIONS/AGREEMENTS/APPOINTMENTS 6. PROPOSED EXPANSION AT WESTCHESTER COUNTY AIRPORT David Smith, Chairman of the Airport Advisory Committee, presented an updated report of the current situation and key issues regarding the expansion at the airport. The Village is not apposed to modernization -- it is opposed to the size of the proposed terminal, Mr. Smith said. The 41,000 square foot facility being proposed by the County is excessive, he emphasized. The original proposal was for 52,000 square feet and the County "compromised" by reducing it 9,000 square foot -- the basement was eliminated, Mayor Cresenzi provided. The passenger traffic, ramp capacity and turnaround time were then related by Mr. Smith who went on to say that the larger aircraft accounted for only 2% of the total flights. However, noise complaints -- generated by the commercial aircraft -- comprised 150 of the total complaints received. White Plains recently joined the Consortium of Townships in opposing the contemplated 41,000 square foot terminal, Mr. Smith mentioned. In summary he said a smaller terminal would serve the County's needs. In answer to a question posed by Mr. Joseph Pellino, Mr. Smith said no date had been set yet for the vote on this issue by the County Legislators. 2 - 001557 January 23, 1990 Mr. Ken Heller pointed out that the 41,000 square feet is not just for a passenger terminal but includes other uses as well. He said he would like to know how the square footage was broken down -- so much for a restaurant, so much for administration, etc. A discussion was held regarding the present facility's capabilities of handling the current passenger traffic. Trustee Filipowski said the facility was insufficient and inconvenient and "it was worse than a herd of cattle" when he flew into the airport on a recent Sunday afternoon at 5:301 Trustee Mendicino asked if there was any further talk about moving the facility from its present location and Mr. Smith replied that the consortium was opposed to its moving because not only more, but also larger aircraft would then be using the terminal. Trustee Mendicino mentioned that the County Executive had said that larger aircraft could not land there because of their weight. Mr. Smith explained that they were landing now; the runways could always be strengthened. To answer Trustee Filipowski's question, Mr. Smith replied that in order to control increased traffic on inadequate roads, the only control the Village had would be in governing the size of the pro- posed terminal. He added that the lawsuit with the Town of Greenwich and Rye has been commenced. When asked by Mr. Pellino what transpired at the last meeting (of the Airport Consortium) , Mr. Smith responded that there was some thought about the rental car facility moving into the former National Guard building and using a shuttle bus service. Mayor Cresenzi and the Board thanked Mr. Smith for his excellent presentation and on motion by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee Smith, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: ` WESTCHESTER COUNTY AIRPORT WHEREAS, the Rye Brook Village Board has been closely monitoring the events concerning the proposed plans for improvements at the Westchester County Airport, which includes a new 41,000 square foot terminal; and WHEREAS, the Rye Brook Village Board is concerned that sufficient safeguards are not presently included in the current proposals to protect the quality of life for its residents; and WHEREAS, the Rye Brook Village Board believes that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has erred in its recent Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) concerning the proposed terminal and Airport Layout Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 3 - 001556 January 23, 1990 RESOLVED, that the Rye Brook Village Board strongly affirms its support of the litigation currently being brought by the Air Conservation Trust (ACT) , the Towns of Greenwich, Rye and North Castle, and other .responsible groups to block construction of the new terminal complex until a full Envi- ronmental Impact Study (EIS) is conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) , and other more appropriate proposals have been reviewed; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be sent to the following list of officials and agencies: FAA Westchester County Executive ACT Town of Rye Town of North Castle Town of Greenwich Coalition to Limit Airport Expansion The traffic issue regarding the Hutchinson River Parkway, as well as other roads, has never really been studied. And Mayor Cresenzi noted, that is the single most important issue facing the Village aside from the postal facility. 2. APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION INSPECTORS FOR VILLAGE ELECTION 3/20/90 On motion by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Ravich, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: INSPECTORS OF ELECTION BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 15-116 of the Election Law, there shall be two (2) Inspectors of Election for each Election District in the Village Election to be held on March 20, 1990 from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. ; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following Chairpersons and Inspectors of Election are hereby appointed: #20 Marion Meyer, Chair 71 Bowman Avenue PCMS 939-2886 #20 Joyce Meyer 71 Bowman Avenue PCMS " #21 Betty Greto, Chair 3 West Street PCMS 939-5491 #21 Beth Bandy 11 Lincoln Avenue PCMS 939-5334 #22 Rita Messina, Chair 808 King Street BBHS 937-1645 #22 Barbara Minnitte 814 King Street BBHS 939-9021 - 4 - 00 1 11"; F January 23, 1990 #23 Judy Uhry, Chair 19 Rock Ridge Dr. RSS 937-1795 #23 Danny Pennucci 525 Ellendale Ave. RSS 939-4223 #26 Jean Mendicino, Chair 81 Hillcrest Ave. PCHS 937-5315 #26 Millie DiSanto 151 North Ridge St. PCHS 937-5876 #27 Frank Alimena, Chair 440 North Ridge St. RSS 937-2595 #27 Annette Alimena 440 North Ridge St. RSS " #29 Barbara Nardi, Chair 10 Woodland Avenue RSS 939-8308 #29 Joseph Nardi. 10 Woodland Avenue RSS 939-8164 and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following Alternate Inspectors of Election are hereby appointed: Patricia Pagli 19 Elm Hill Drive 937-5320 Robert. Adler 6 Old Oak Road 937-3008 Daniel Strumm 17 Country Ridge Circle 937-3917 Frances Incorvia 249 Besty Brown Road 939-7657 Ellen Swirski 11 Brook Lane 939-5019 Joseph Katz 454 North Ridge Street 937-1533 Jeannie Rifkin 107 Lincoln Avenue 937-6115 Gale Spatz 408 North Ridge Street 937-5544 Thomas Cavanaugh 90 Windsor Road 939-7514 Charles Otto 50 Bonwit Road 939-1195 Inez Block 16 Old Orchard Street 937-2910 Mary Ann Shea 66 Woodland Avenue 937-3587 and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that compensation for each inspector of Elections shall be in the sum of Seven ' ($7) Dollars per hour. 3. APPOINTMENT OF TREE COMMITTEE MEMBERS At this time, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Fil.ipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: TREE COMMITTEE WHEREAS, Local Law #5 of 1989 provides that a Tree Committee be appointed by the Board of Trustees to hear appeals from the issuance, denial, or revocation of a Tree Permit; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT - 5 - 001 IrD,��E� January 23, 1990 RESOLVED, that on this 23rd day of January 1990, the following persons are hereby appointed as members of the Tree Committee: Ed Lorch, Planning Board; Theresa Mitchell, Zoning Board of Appeals; Anthony Sciandra Jr. , 1 Wyman Street; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Anthony Sciandra, Jr. is hereby appointed as Chairperson of the Tree Committee for a one year term of office, effective immediately and concluding on the first Monday in April, 1.991; FURTHER RESOLVED, that the other terms of office shall be for a period of three years, effective immediately and concluding on the first Monday in April, 1993, 4. APPOINTMENT OF REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS - FRAN NUGENT On motion by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Ravich, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK RESOLVED, that Frances C. Nugent, Town Clerk of the Town of Rye, is hereby appointed as Registrar of Vital Statistics for the Village of Rye Brook this 23rd day of January, 1990; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that said term of office shall be for a period of two years, commencing on the 1st day of January, 1990 and concluding on the 31st day of December, 1991. x w at ri 5. CASTLEVIEW COURT - DEDICATION OF STREET Attorney Beane said no continent on this matter was necessary because the resolution said it all. Trustee Filipowski asked about the General Abstract Corporation furnishing a Title Insurance Policy and Attorney Beane responded that was the name that appeared on the title report and that' s why it appeared in the resolution. Mr. Heller asked if all the necessary work had been completed and Mr. C.ircosta replied in the affirmative. - 6 - 001561 January 23, 1990 7. NYS RETIREMENT SYSTEM - FORMER VILLAGE ATTORNEY Trustee Filipowski asked how the hours were actually determined for the former. Village Attorney because he recalled that no computation was available. Attorney Beane explained that this was an average log of hours kept by his law firm -- it was Keane & Beane hours. Trustee Filipowski then asked how the NYS Employees Retirement System would accept these hours if they were not factual. Attorney Beane explained that the wording in the resolution could be changed to reflect that. Administrator Russo added that this was the procedure given by the State for determining the hours; the other alternative was to consider her (Georgia Kramer) as having been full time. Trustee Filipowski stated that the resolution was very misleading and Attorney Beane suggested that the Board come back to it later -- after he had an opportunity to revise the wording. 8. GRIEVANCE DAY - FEBRUARY 20, 1990 On motion by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee Smith, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: GRIEVANCE DAY WHEREAS, the Assessment Roll of the Village of Rye Brook for the fiscal year 1990-1991 will be filed in the Office of the Village Clerk on February 1, 1990 where it may be reviewed and examined by any person at all times during normal business hours until the 20th day of February, 1990; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 1406 of the Real Property Tax Law, the Board of Trustees will hereby sit as the Board of Assessment Review, on Tuesday, February 20, 1990, from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. , at 90 South Ridge Street, Rye Brook, to hear grievances regarding assessments. 9. CHECK REGISTER AUTHORIZATION At this time, on motion by Trustee Mendicino, seconded by Trustee Ravich, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: 7 _ 0 0 1 January 23, 1990 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: #04365 - #04399 and New Series: #00001 - #00103 Hand Checks: #08228 - #08252 Payroll Checks: #17463 - #1.7557 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves payment of the above-mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof. Trustee Mendicino asked what "New Series" referred to in the check register and Administrator Russo explained that payroll was now being done in-house and different checks were being used. All the finances are handled by the Treasurer's Office on the IBM System 36 and it's working, he said, there have not been any problems. DISCUSSION/COMMUNICATIONS 10. AMENDMENT TO V & T LAW - STOP SIGNS ON COUNTRY RIDGE DRIVE Mayor Cresenzi noted that a request was made by several residents to erect stop signs in the County Ridge area. He said he would perfer that the present laws be enforced rather than have any additional stop signs. Trustee Ravich said living near a four-way intersection, he saw cars just glide right by the stop signs. He too suggested that a greater effort by made in enforcement (of the speed zones) . Trustee Mendicino asked how. far apart these (proposed stop) signs would be and Trustee Smith replied a good distance. Thereafter, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved that the following notice be placed in the official newspapers of the Village: AMENDMENT TO VEHICLE & TRAFFIC LAW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village of Rye Brook will hold a Board of Trustees Meeting on February 13, 1990 at 8:00 P.M. , 90 South Ridge Street, to consider amending Section 17 (C) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, Local Law #7 of 1988, by adding thereto, that Stop Signs be placed on Country Ridge Drive and the: - 8 - I 001560 ,January 23, 1990 West side (south bound) of Rockinghorse Trail East side (north bound) of Rockinghorse Trail West side (south bound) of Dorchester Drive West side (south bound) of Fairlawn Parkway East side (north bound) of Fairlawn Parkway PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that all interested persons will be given the opportunity to be heard at this time. 1.1. AMERICAN RED CROSS - COMMUNICATION Mayor Cresenzi stated a request was received to fly the American Red Cross flag during the month of March. Administrator Russo said the flag could be flown at Pine Ridge Park and Hawthorne Avenue. Trustee Smith asked about using the flag pole in front of 90 South Ridge and Administrator Russo said it didn't belong to the Village. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Mendicino, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: RED CROSS MONTH RESOLVED, that the American Red Cross is hereby granted permission to fly the Red Cross Flag in the Village of Rye Brook during the month of March 1990 in honor of "Red Cross Month"; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that said flag(s) may be flown from both the Pine Ridge Park flagpole and the Hawthorne Avenue flagpole. 7. NYS RETIREMENT SYSTEM - FORMER VILLAGE ATTORNEY Attorney Beane read the amended resolution and on motion by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Ravich, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the amended resolution was adopted as follows: CASTLE VIEW COURT - DEDICATION OF STREET SECTION 1, BLOCK 8-A, LOT 4-B2 WHEREAS, by Resolution dated June 23, 1987, a copy of which is annexed to this Resolution, the Board of Trustees granted Subdivision Approval for said property to the Church of the Advent; and WHEREAS, the property was thereafter conveyed to Ken Lowentheil-Serpentine, Inc. , H.L. Inc. , Ron Ray Hames, Inc. ; and - 9 - 0015(;4 I January 23, 1.990 WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Subdivision Approval, the applicant was required to construct a road in accordance with the approved plans and speci- fications and the applicant was also required to post a Performance Bond in favor of the Village of Rye Brook in order to secure construction of the road in conform- ance with said plans and specifications; and WHEREAS, a Performance Bond in the amount of $125,000 was posted and thereafter said road was constructed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications; said construction being approved by the Director of Public Works on or about December of 1989; and WHEREAS, the developer now desires to dedicate said road to the Village of Rye Brook and to secure from the Village Board a release of its obligations under the Performance Bond; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby accepts dedication of Castle View Court this 23rd day of January, 1990 in accordance with the Deed of Dedication duly executed by the developer on January 2, 1990 and presented to the Village prior to the date of this Resolution; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the developer shall furnish the Village of Rye Brook with a Title Insurance Policy in the amount of $200,000 certifying that a good and marketable title to the road has been conveyed to the Village by the developer; and be it FURTBER RESOLVED, that upon recording the deed and payment of all recording fees and expenses by the developer, and upon the Village of Rye Brook being furnished with a Title Insurance Policy from General Abstract Corporation, in a form approved by the Village Attorney, it shall be certified to by the Village Attorney that these conditions have been met and the developer shall be released from the obligations of the Performance Bond furnished in connection with the Subdivision Approval Resolution. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 12. DECEMBER 12, 1989 and JANUARY 9, 1990 The Minutes of December 12th and January 9th were unanimously accepted as presented. - 10 - 00] `66 January 23, 1990 In answer to Trustee Filipowski' s question, Attorney Beane stated ! that the Board of Trustees was the Administrative Body concerning the Deer Run matter. Trustee Filipowski then asked if the problems have been rectified. Mr. Circosta responded that one resident must put in additional material to create a larger berm but with the extremely cold weather, more time would be needed to complete the landscaping. The first sign of spring should be sufficient time, he said. Attorney Beane said the temporary solution was working but it could not be permanently fixed until the spring. Trustee Filipowski asked if a definite deadline could be set and Attorney Beane said April 1st, 1990 could be the control date and Mr. Circosta agreed. Trustee Filipowski then asked about the deeds and Attorney Beane said that was an entirely different issue. It involved different individ- uals and was a completely different process. Trustee Filipowski asked "when." Attorney Beane said by April 1, 1990, all proceedings will be commenced. "Without fail!" Trustee Filipowski added. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved that the Board recess into an Executive Session to discuss litigation and personnel matters at 9:15 P.M. RECONVERE MEETING The meeting reconvened at 9:25 P.M. , and on motion by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: SALARY ADJUSTMENTS RESOLVED, that the following annual salaries for the employees listed below are hereby approved this 23rd day of January, 1990; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that said salaries shall be effective on the dates indicated as follows: - 11 - ®01. S)G6 January 23, 1990 Employee Amount Effective Rocco Circosta $55,500 01/01/90 Diane DiSanto $27,600 12/01/89 Catherine Spinosa $27,600 12/01/89 Alfred Losito $41,200 01/01/90 Alfred Losito $43,672 06/01/90 Frank Gendalia $57,311 06/01/89 / /89 ADJOURNMENT On motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was then adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Jean A. Marra Deputy Village Clerk Jv1 12390 12 -