HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-03-13 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes 00158
MINUTES OF AN AGENDA MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
VILLAGE OFFICES
90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET
RYE BROOK, NEW YORK
MARCH 13, 1990
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CONVENE MEETING
The Meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by
Mayor Cresenzi at 8:05 p.m. in the Meeting Room and the Pledge
of Allegiance followed.
Present were the following members of the Board:
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j Mayor Salvatore M. Cresenzi
Trustee ,Jane Saffir. Smith
Trustee Michele R. Mendicino
Trustee Frances L. Filipowski
Trustee Robert J. Ravich
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Also present were:
j Christopher J. Russo, Village Administrator
Rocco V. Circosta, Director of Public Works
Edward F. Beane, Village Attorney
Jean A. Marra, Deputy Village Clerk
Joseph Cortese, the Village Treasurer, was not in attendance.
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CABLE TV PRESENTATION
Mayor Cresenzi introduced Peter Bernbaum, Chairman of the Cable
TV Commisssion. Other members of the Commission are Stan Zak,
Lori Hecker, Myron Pollock and Pam Kaplow.
Mr. Berbaum introduced Kevin Lauth, a Cable Expert who helped to
develop the Government Access Channel. Mr. Bernbaum mentioned
that the Commission is looking into the issue of the Franchise
Renewal Agreement, which is up in 1992. Mr. Bernbaum explained
that if the Government Access Channel is not used, it will be
lost. It is a vital means of communication which can be used to
extend communication to the residents regarding recycling, school
closings, meeting notices and also traffic conditions.
Kevin Lauth has done a study on the type of equipment necessary to
accomplish this. After studying other communities, the Commission
feels the Village Administrator is probably not the best person to
operate the equipment. Most communities have a designated person
or part-time person.
A video tape explaining the Village recycling program was then
viewed. It was produced in cooperation with Mona Klein from the
Blind Brook High School and Kevin Lauth.
A Commodore Amiga System is proposed to meet the Village's (.able-
casting needs. Trustee Ravich questioned if the Amiga was comparable
to the Apple Computer. Kevin Lauth replied that the Apple Mac II
would cost about $6,000.00, while the Amiga is half the cost.
Trustee Ravich then questioned if the system could be easily learned,
as we did not have a full time person to do this. Kevin then stated
that he could show someone the basics within half an hour. After the
Board viewed a video demonstrating the Amiga System, Trustee Filipowski
questioned the cost of the items mentioned on the Amiga System Video
Tape. Kevin stated the cost of the system would be $10,000.00. Peter
Bernbaum interjected that the Commission's recommendation is much less
than that amount. Kevin mentioned that the computer can always be
upgraded and the Village would not have a need for animation. For about
$3500.00 he said the Village could get what it currently needed.
The Commission recommended a part time person for the purpose of
creating programming and handling the Amiga System. They feel that High
School students may be used to do this or a volunteer may be solicited.
Peter Bernbaum indicated that UA Columbia will be asked to donate some
of this equipment.
With regards to the recycling tape, Kevin thought the students did an
excellent job. The graphics were done with the Amiga. Music in the
background can be purchased for purposes of future production, without
infringing on copyrights.
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RESOLUTIONS
1. SET PUBLIC HEARING: :OCAL LAW #1 OF 1990 - ENTITLED
"PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE TERMS & CONDITIONS OF
SITE PLAN & SUDIVISION APPROVALS"
On motion by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Filipowski
with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following Resolution
was adopted:
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #1 OF 1990
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets Tuesday, March 27, 1990
at 8:00 P.M. , at the Village Offices, 90 South Ridge Street,
Rye Brook, New York, as the date, time and place for a Public
Hearing to consider the adoption of Proposed Local Law #1 of
1990, entitled Penalties for Violating the Terms & Conditions
of Site Plan & Subdivision Approvals; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby authorized
to publish the Notice of Public Hearing in the Official
Newspapers of the Village of Rye Brook.
2. SET PUBLIC HEARING: BOND REDUCTION FOR BROOKRIDGE
SOUTH RIDGE STREET, SECTION 1, BLOCK 22, LOTS 4 AD 23
On motion by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Ravich with a
unanimous vote of the Board the following resolution was
adopted:
BOND REDUCTION FOR BROOKRIDGE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 4. 1.2(b) of Local Law #3 of 1985,
Land Subdivision Regulations, fallowing a Public Hearing, the
Board of Trustees may grant a Bond Reduction if it determines
that sufficient required improvements have been installed to
warrant such action;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby sets Tuesday, March 27, 1990,
at 8:00 P.M. at the Village Offices, 90 South Ridge Street,
Rye Brook, New York as the date, time and place for a Public
Hearing to consider the request of Frank Mercedes, Jr. , Con-
struction Group Inc. for a Bond Reduction on the Brookridge
Project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby authorized to
publish the Notice of Public Hearing in the Official Newspapers
of the Village of Rye Brook.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. JANUARY 23, 1990 & FEBRUARY 13, 1990
On Motion' made by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Smith,
the Minutes of January 23, 1990 & February 13, 1990 were.
unanimously accepted as presented.
Mayor Cresenzi then placed the following items on the agenda
for. the March 27, 1990 meeting:
PUBLIC HEARING
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1. BOND REDUCTION FOR BROOKRIDGE
RESOLUTIONS/AGREEMENTS
2. ROYAL EXECUTIVE PARK PHASE III-SEAR FINDINGS & SITE PLAN
APPROVAL
3. WINDSOR ROAD - TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
4. CHECK REGISTER AUTHORIZATION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. FRBRUARY 20, 1990 & FEBRUARY 27, 1990
NEXT MEETING DATES
CANVASS OF VOTES - MARCH 20, 1990 AT 9: 15 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 27, 1990
AGENDA_MEETING - APRIL 10, 1990
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 9:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Chris topTier J.0 Russo
Village Clerk
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