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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-02-13 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes V S LLAGE OF RYE B ROOK . BOARD JF T RU S TE E S AGENDA MEE T S NG FEBRUARY 1 3 , 1'�9 0 i 8 = 00 P _ M _ PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. COMLY AVENUE - REVISED SUBDIVISION MAP I RESOLUTIONS/AGREEMENTS 2. REGISTRATION DAY - VILLAGE ELECTION MARCH 20, 1990 3. COUNTRY RIDGE DRIVE - PROPOSED STOP SIGNS (AMENDMENT TO V&T LAW - LOCAL LAW #7-1988) 4. PROPOSED FEE SCHEDULE FOR RENTAL OF A.J. POSILLIPO CENTER AGE NDA S TEMS FO R FEBRUARY 27 , 1 9 9 0 i RESOLUTIONS/AGREEMENTS I CHECK REGISTER AUTHORIZATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES i JANUARY 23, 1990 & FEBRUARY 13, 1990 NEXT MEETING DATES GRIEVANCE DAY - FEB. 20, 1990 REGULAR MEETING - FEB. 27, 1990 YOU WON ' T COUNT UNTIE Ss YOU ' RE COUNTED SN THE 1990 CENSUS 007. 567 M S NU TE S OF AN AGENDA ME E T S NG THE BOARD OF T RU S TE E� V S LLAGE OF RYE B ROOK � V S LLAGE OFF S CE S I 9 0 S OU TH R S DGE S TREE T RYE B ROOK NEW YORK FEBRUARY T3 , 3-499O CONVENE MEETING The meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Cre.senzi at 8:05 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 was not in attendance at this meeting. Also present were: Christopher J. Russo, Village Administrator Rocco V. Circosta, Director of Public Works Edward Beane, Village Attorney Thomas Hroncich, Superintendent of Recreation Amy Schoen, Traffic Commissioner Jean A. Marra, Deputy Village Clerk 001508 February 13, 1990 PUBLIC HEARING 1. COMLY AVENUE - REVISED SUBDIVISION MAP On motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be and it hereby is declared open. Sohn Colangelo, Esq. presented the Deputy Village Clerk with the return receipts from the certified mailing of the notices which were sent to the adjoining property owners. He explained that the proposal was to straighten out the lot line between Lots 3 and 2 to make it parallel with Comly Avenue. It is just a practical problem. This was approved by the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals, Mr. Colangelo said, and he was now requesting approval from the Village Board. Trustee Ravich asked if this would create an additional lot and Mr. Colangelo responded in the negative. It makes sense from a planning point of view, Mayor Cresenzi stated. The owners of the property should be informed that they will be paying taxes to both Port Chester and Rye Brook, Mr. Ken Heller said. Attorney Beane added that they would be paying a proportional tax and the lot line would be shown on the subdivision map. The map will only show the municipal boundary lines and not the school district boundary lines, Mr. Circosta pointed out. The lot lines also would show on any survey or map filed with the County of Westchester, Mr. Colangelo said. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: LARIZZA SUBDIVISION RESOLUTION COMLY AVENUE SECTION 1, BLOCK 11, LOTS 3 & 2 WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees reviewed an application from Louis Larizza for Subdivision Approval on property consisting of approximately 1.75 acres and located on Comly Avenue in the Village of Rye Brook; said premises is known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Village of Rye Brook as Section 1, Block 11, Lots 3 & 2; and 2 - 0015E February 13, 1990 WHEREAS, the subject property is located within the Villages of Rye Brook and Port Chester; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees referred the application to the Planning Board in December of 1988; and WHEREAS, the said application was reviewed by the Planning Board on December 9, 1988; January 12th; February 9th and March 9, 1989; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board requested and received reports from, and consulted with, the Police and Fire Departments, 9 Village Engineer, Village Planners, and the Westchester County Department of Planning; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board studied the road config- uration and the flow of traffic of the project for efficiency and safety; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board directed the applicant to meet with the Village Engineer, Village Planners, and Consultants to configure ingress and egress and other factors in order to minimize the effects of this Subdivision on the neighboring residences; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board conditioned Final Sub- division Approval on the applicant securing a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals with respect to the front yard setback requirements of the lot on which the existing house is located; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees held a Public Hearing on the proposed Subdivision on May 23, 1980; and WHEREAS, on June 27, 1989 the Board of Trustees granted approval of the project by a Final Subdivision Approval Resolution; and WHEREAS, the applicant applied for a modification to the Subdivision to adjust the property lot line between Lots 3 & 2 in order to make the lot line parallel to Comly Avenue; and WHEREAS, this application was reviewed and approved by the Planning Board on September 14, 1989 and by the Zoning Board of Appeals on December 5, 1989; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held by the Board of Trustees on February 13, 1990 for Approval of the modification to the lot line; - 3 - 00157 February 13, 1990 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the June 27, 1989 Subdivision Approval is hereby amended to modify the boundary line between Lots 3 & 2 in such a manner to make said lot line parallel to Comly Avenue. The Subdivision Plat shall be amended to reflect this modification; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that, except as specifically modified by this Resolution, dated February 13, 1990, the Resolution of June 27, 1989 shall remain in full force and effect. I i Thereafter, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing be and it hereby is, declared closed. RESOLUTIONS/AGREEMENTS 2. REGISTRATION DAY - VILLAGE ^LECTION MARCH 20; 1990 On motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK LEGAL NOTICE REGISTRATION OF VOTERS WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15-118, Sub. 3 (a, b & c) of the Election Law, the Board of Trustees is required j to designate the hours for the Registration of Voters; the date of Registration being fixed by law as the 10th day preceding the Election; and I WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has determined that more than one half of voters qualified to vote at the forth- coming Village Election were personally registered at the last preceding General Election, other than a Village Election, and registration in a single location will be accomplished more efficiently and economically; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 15-118 (Sub. 9) of the Election Law, the locations g where the Registration of Voters is normally held shall be consolidated into a single place, to wit: RYE BROOK VILLAGE OFFICES, 90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET - 4 - 0015)1 February 13, 1990 and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that a single Board of Electors shall be used for taking the Registration for each Election District; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk is hereby authorized to appoint an Election Inspector and a Clerical Assistant, who shall also act as an Alternate Inspector if necessary, to serve on Registration Day; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that if said Election Inspector or Clerical Assistant is unable to serve on Registration Day, the Village Clerk is authorized to appoint an Alternate Inspector; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Election Inspector shall prepare a register for such Village Election in the manner provided by law and shall meet on the 10th day preceding the coming annual Village Election, to wit: March 10, !990 at the Village Office, 90 South Ridge Street, between the hours of 12:00 Noon and 9:00 P.M. on that day, for the purpose of completing said register of the Village; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk shall furnish, at the Village's expense, the necessary blank books in connection with such Registration and Election; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Election Inspector and Clerical Assistant shall each receive the sum of Seven ($7) Dollars per hour as their compensation. 3. COUNTRY RIDGE DRIVE - PROPOSED STOP SIGNS (AMENDMENT TO V&T LAW - LOCAL LAW #7-1988) This proposal is before the Board as a result of a petition submitted by some of the residents of Country Ridge Drive, Mayor Cresenzi stated. It is the Traffic Commission's recommendation that five stop signs be installed. He then asked Amy Schoen to speak on the matter. Mrs. Schoen, a member of the Traffic Commission, said that Country Ridge Drive was a speedway especially around the intersection with RockinghoY rse Trail. Ver frequently, existing stop signs are not observed and this has created a real problem with young children playing outside and people walking in the evening. The Commission thought this proposal to be in the best interest of the residents of that street. The signs will act as a deterrent. Even though speeding is clearly an enforcement problem, it has to be dealt with and the signs should help, Mrs. Schoen noted. - 5 - 001 57A.' February 13, 1990 Trustee Ravich agreed to the extent that most people would at least slow down for the stop signs -- even if they do not stop completely. Mrs. Schoen said she preferred having the enforcement rather than. the signs but. . . . Mayor Cresenzi said he was initially opposed to these additional signs, but after walking the area he found they were needed. He continued by saying that V & T enforcement as a whole, was lacking. Accordingto the police reports, in October 1989, 1 one full-stop cember, not one ticket was citation was issued. In November and De , or throu hout the entire issued! Enforcement of the V & T is very po g community, he added. Mrs. Schoen asked if that information could be passed along to the Traffic Commission. Trustee Ravich said Sgt. Santoro could provide the Commission with that information and Administrator Russo recom- mended that it be done on a monthly basis. Mr. Heller said that some of the stop signs were difficult to see because of overgrown trees. He also said that the residents were the ones who were speeding. Mrs. Schoen was in agreement with Mr. Heller in that the offenders were usually the local residents. Trustee Filipowski spoke about the hazardous situation which exists on Holly Lane and Mayor Cresenzi said he has seen people "fly" through that intersection. He added that he has been working with the Police Chief regarding enforcement. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Mendicino, seconded by Trustee Ravich, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: AMENDMENT TO VEHICLE & TRAFFIC LAW RESOLVED, that Section 17 (C) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, Local Law #7 of 1988, is hereby amended this 13th day of February, 1990 by adding thereto that Stop Signs be placed on Country Ridge Drive and the: 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 and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Administrator is hereby authorized to oversee that the appro- priate signage is placed at the above locations. - 6 - 00.15°70 February 13, 1990 Mayor Cresenzi said the residents now have their signs; now the enforcement! In answer to a question asked by Trustee Ravich, Mrs. Schoen replied that the commission does discuss enforcement of the V & T Law at its meetings. Trustee Ravich asked Mrs. Schoen to please keep stressing this point. Mrs. Schoen related that the Commission asks the residents to put their comments or complaints in writing but. . . I Mayor Cresenzi thanked. Mrs. Schoen for attending the meeting this evening and in turn, Mrs. Schoen thanked the Board for the action that was taken. 4. PROPOSED FEE SCHEDULE FOR RENTAL OF A.J. POSILLIPO CENTER Thomas Hroncich, Superintendent of Recreation, stated that when Pat Pagli was out sick, she was actually working on this proposed fee schedule and guidelines for renting AJP. She contacted various municipalities to ascertain the fees they charged, the time limits they set, etc. Mr. Hroncich then inquired about the outside lighting and the front door. Administrator Russo noted that certain building code require- ments had to be met. He then requested that the Board make an appropriation from the Recreation & Trust Agency Fund to cover the alterations. This amount would be based on the estimate to do the job, he said, and in order to get the work done immediately, he i recommended that the Board approve up to $2,500. j Mayor Cresenzi asked if these improvements would also meet the Fire Code to which Mr. Circosta replied in the affirmative. i In answer to a question raised about curfews for the Posillipo center, Mr. Hroncich replied that the unwritten curfew was 10 P.M. Trustee Filipowski requested that it be written into the Guidelines. At this time, on motion by Trustee Mendicino, seconded by Trustee Ravich, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: POSILLIPO CENTER FEE SCHEDULE and USE GUIDELINES WHEREAS, there has been a moratorium in effect on the use of the Posillipo Center due to inadequate parking facilities; and WHEREAS, there is now a paved parking area at the rear of the Center which can accommodate 25 cars; - 7 - 00157c. February 13, 1990 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the moratorium on the use of the Anthony J. Posillipo Center is hereby lifted; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves the attached Fee Schedule & Use Guideline for the Center, this 13th day of February, 1990. ! Mr. Hroncich then asked when the Center could be rented out. The Mayor said renting it in the evening would have to wait until the outside lights were operational. Thereafter, on motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted: RECREATION & TRUST AGENCY FUND RESOLVED, that an amount up to $2,500 be appro- priated from the Recreation & Trust Agency Fund for the purpose of installing a new front double j door at the Posillipo Center. i VILLAGE OFFICE BUILDING SEARCH COMMITTEE i Mayor Cresenzi nominated five .residents to study alternative sites for a Village Office Building. These people all bring different areas of knowledge and expertise with them, he said. The committee would report back to the Village Board as they accumulate the necessary information. i On motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Mendicino, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following resolution was adopted:. RESOLVED, that the following people are hereby appointed to serve on the Village Office Building Search Committee for an unspecified period of time: Alan Briskman, 233 Country Ridge Drive John B. Conroy, 25 Churchill Road jlMaurice Shirken, 10 Carlton Lane I Walter L. Lipman, 3 Mohegan Lane Ted Petrillo, 100 Brush Hollow Close 8 - 005 .5 February 13, 1990 The following items were then placed on the agenda for the February 27th meeting: RESOLUTIONS/AGREEMENTS ROYAL EXECUTIVE PARK PHASE III-SEQR FINDINGS & SITE PLAN APPROVAL CHECK REGISTER AUTHORIZATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES I i JANUARY 23, 1990 NEXT MEETING DATES GRIEVANCE DAY - FEB. 20, 1990 REGULAR MEETING - FEB. 27, 1990 Administrator Russo stated that there would be a Cable TV Commission report and presentation at the March 13th meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved that the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Jean A. Marra Deputy Village Clerk Jv1 21390 - 9 -