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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-04-09 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutesi AGENDA VILLAGE BOARD MEETING APRIL 9, 1991 i 8:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA 1. VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK 1991-1992 BUDGET RESOLUTIONS 2. RIDGE STREET SCHOOL PLAYGROUND SITE PLAN APPROVAL SECTION 1, BLOCK 5, LOTS 11-A-1 & 11-B 3. ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS ITEMS FOR APRIL 23, 1991 MEETING PUBLIC HEARING 1. ADOPTION OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK CODE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #1 - 1991 ENTITLED: A LOCAL LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE CODIFICATION OF THE LOCAL LAWS, AND CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK INTO A MUNICIPAL CODE TO BE DESIGNATED THE "CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK" RESOLUTIONS 2. ADOPTION OF VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK 1991-1992 BUDGET 3. UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY KING STREET EXTENSION OF RIDING STABLE SECTION 1, BLOCK 2, LOT 3A1 REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN 4. LENDING CONCEPTS 211 SOUTH RIDGE STREET LOCATION OF SIGN REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF MINUTES MARCH 26, 1991 APRIL 9, 1991 R E C Y C L E ! 001864 MINUTES OF AN AGENDA MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OFFICES 90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET RYE BROOK, NEW YORK APRIL 9, 1991 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: i Mayor Salvatore M. Cresenzi jTrustee Joseph Pellino Trustee Robert J. Ravich Trustee Randy Solomon Trustee Daly was not in attendance at this meeting. Also present were: Christopher J. Russo, Village Administrator Edward F. Beane, Village Attorney Lori Ann DeMarco, Asst. to the Village Administrator Rocco V. Circosta, Director of Public Works Robert J. Santoro, Chief of Police Elizabeth Czajkowski, Secretary to the Village Board Joseph Cortese, Village Treasurer, was not in attendance at this meeting. - 1 - 00186b April 9, 1991 Mayor Cresenzi welcomed the two newly elected Trustees Randy Solomon and Joseph Pellino to the Village Board and wished them both well throughout the next two years. RESOLUTIONS 2. RIDGE STREET SCHOOL PLAYGROUND SITE PLAN APPROVAL SECTION 1, BLOCK 5, LOTS 11-A-1 & 11-B RESOLUTION RIDGE STREET SCHOOL PLAYGROUND SITE PLAN APPROVAL On Motion made by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Solomon the following Resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, the Blind Brook-Rye Union Free School District has filed for site plan approval for the installation of a playground on it's premises known as the Ridge Street School, North Ridge Street, Section 1, Block 5, Lots 11A1 and 11B on the official tax map of the Village of Rye Brook; and WHEREAS, this application has been reviewed by the Rye Brook Planning Board at their meeting of March 20, 1991 at which time the Planning Board recommended approval of the Site Plan; and WHEREAS, the Village's Planning and Zoning Consultants, Frederick P. Clark Associates have also reviewed the application and have concluded that it is in compliance with the Village's Zoning Code and represents an appropriate development for this site; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that 'the Village Board of the Village of Rye Brook now hereby declare itself lead agency pursuant to the SEQRA and finds that the proposed action is an unlisted action and will not have a significant effect on the environment; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant shall be required to plant and maintain approximately 25 eight foot high evergreens spaced at 5 to 6 feet on center and staggered along said property line of the Blind Brook/Rye Union Free School District and residential dwellings along Sleepy Hollow Road. Such screening shall be approved by the Director of Public Works in conjunction with the Village's landscaping consultant; and be it - 2 - 00186( April 9, 1991 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook hereby approves i said application as recommended by the Planning Board. TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE RAVICH VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI ABSTAINED TRUSTEE DALY ABSENT Ken Heller suggested that the Board recommend 8 foot trees as opposed to 6 foot trees because the top 16 to 18 inches of each tree is very thin and will provide no screening at all. He added that the cost is not much more per tree and the trees should be planted as soon as possible. Stacy Weissman of Sleepy Hollow Road stated that fewer trees at a height of 14 feet should be planted, stressing that 8 foot trees will not provide any screening. Mr. Heller stated that the larger the tree, the fewer that will be needed to plant. Mayor Cresenzi stated that the Board needed to give some input as to whether or not they wanted to raise the height of the trees to eight foot and leave the amount to the discretion of li the Village Engineer to ensure proper coverage. The Board agreed to increase the height of each tree to eight feet and the number of trees will be left up to the discretion of the Village Engineer. Mr. Heller suggested that the trees be planted in a staggered way to provide greater coverage. Mayor Cresenzi stated that the number of trees will be determined in the field by the Village Engineer in conjunction with the landscaping consultant. Mr. Circosta added that Mr. Heller's suggestion regarding staggering the planting of the trees will also be taken into consideration. Mayor Cresenzi convened the Public Hearing dealing with the Village Budget for 1991 - 1992 at 8:15 p.m. - 3 - 00186 April 9, 1991 PUBLIC HEARING 1. VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK 1991 - 1992 BUDGET Mayor Cresenzi explained that Administrator Russo, the Budget Officer of the Village, prepared the tentative 1991-1992 Budget. He stressed that this is a Public Hearing and all those who wish to give any input should do so. The budget will be voted on and passed at the April 23, 1991 meeting. Administrator Russo explained that one of the things that the Board discussed the previous evening at the Budget Workshop, was to make it understood exactly where it is that your tax dollars are going and to know a little about the history of the Village's Budget. Administrator Russo gave a presentation and referred to a chart which was distributed to the public. He explained that the chart is based on the average assessment of $12,000 in the Village. Everyone pays taxes but sometimes the breakdown is not clear. There is a slight difference whether you are in either school district #4 or #5 but the variation is only one percent. He explained that if you are in school district #4, fifty-one percent of your tax dollars go to that school district. If you live in school district #5, fifty-two percent goes to that school district. The County and Town, which is a minor portion, is twenty-eight percent and is collected and funded together. The Village of Rye Brook receives eighteen of nineteen percent, which on a tax dollar is eighteen or nineteen percent. It has been rounded to twenty percent because although it is based on a different assessment roll, the maintenance districts are under the control of the Village of Rye Brook at two percent. Mr. Russo reviewed a list of the services provided for that portion of your tax dollar. If you are a resident of the Village of Rye Brook, the average assessment is $12,000 and the County Taxes including the Town portion would be approximately $1,367 and your school taxes would range between $2,460 to $2,568. Maintenance tax would average $76 and taxes for the Village of Rye Brook would average $903. The proposed increase in the tentative 1991-1992 budget is $6.55 for a thousand of assessed value. That increase in taxes is a $78.60 increase per year on the residents tax bill on an average assessment. The biggest contributing factor to defining revenues over the past few years, not withstanding the cuts to state aid, which are effecting all municipalities, the school districts and every level of government, is our assessment roll. There is a four year history provided of losses that the Village has suffered due to major tax settlements on commercial and other significant properties, as noted on the handout. These losses result in major tax reductions. - 4 - 001868 April 9, 1991 One thing not included on the list is the loss for the current 1991-1992 budget, which totals approximately 1.8 million in assessed value which represents another 2.7 percent of our tax rate increase. This problem has effected our tax rate in the past and continues to do so presently. The Budget Appropriations are the actual increases in the expenditure side of our budget. There has been a small but steady growth in appropriations over the past four years averaging 4.4 percent. The elimination of state aid has really been a problem for a Village of our size. One hundred percent of our Highway aid and One hundred percent of our Youth Aid has been withheld. These reductions have amounted in 3.5 percent of our tax rate. There are changes to mitigate those off set in revenues and there are also significant changes to our budget. We have responded by taking steps in a couple of areas. First, spending for the current fiscal year has been cut in order to have more of a surplus to be able to appropriate next year to help offset this. The second is that currently we have two positions which are not being eliminated because they are needed, but we are leaving them unfunded. The positions include a police officer position and the position of highway foreman. In addition, there have been some reductions in expenses in the operation of the Recreation Department. By examining fees for Daycamp we found that the subsidy was extremely high and our rate was significantly low. Based on that, there has been an increase in fees which has now raised the revenue in the Recreation Department significantly. In addition, we have an increase of approximately $65,000 to fully fund our curbside recycling program. Capital has been increased by $35,000 for items which include $100,000 for resurfacing, the purchase of two police vehicles, and the culmination of an approximately two year project in the police department which concerns the replacement of firearms with semi-automatic weapons, which is also included in the budget. In addition, two new spreaders for the highway department and a minor item of continuing the renovation in the Police Desk area are also included. The most significant of the increases in this area is resurfacing (road work) . We have a simple contractual increase in our Fire Service contract with the Village of Port Chester which is $29,000. We have increased legal fees by $20,000, and this is something which is uncertain, because we have an ongoing legal matter with regard to subdivision on Hawthorne Avenue. With regard to these cuts, County Wide, the Westchester County District Attorney's office has informed us that the local Asst. District Attorney's will no longer handle legal prosecutions with regard to misdemeanor cases in local courts. This will now become a burden of the Village and there will be added expenses in this area as well. - 5 - 001 8GJ April 9, 1991 Administrator Russo stated that we anticipated approximately a $15,000 increase on the rent of the Village Offices. There is a $26,000 increase in insurance premiums and we currently have a $40,000 increase to the Police Department Overtime Line which had been significantly more in the current year due to a combination of injuries and retirements. The Department is now healthy, however, because of the retirements and the recruitment and training process, realistically if we were able to fill every position that is available tomorrow, you would not have an independently functioning Officer on the Street until the Fall. Therefore, we are incurring an overtime cost to carry the department until that time. Mr. Russo concluded his presentation by stating that the budget is predicated upon a $6.55 per thousand of assessed value increase. Mayor Cresenzi instructed Administrator Russo to distribute a list of items to all those present and then the Board would take comments from the floor. The list showed where our State Aid is restored or sales tax revenue comes about, what items we would restore and in doing so the Board chose some items out of the budget that perhaps could be cut out or reduced. They looked into reducing their tree planting beautification by $4,000, cutting down one vehicle, which would be a $16,000 savings and taking $10,000 out of road resurfacing and leaving that appropriation at $90,000 rather than $100,000. The two items left in question are traveling soccer which is a contractual payment from the Recreation Department and the $4,000. appropriation for the Blades Hockey program. The last item discussed at the workshop was a process by which the police officer position could be restored which would include a combination of reducing the overtime appropriation because we w would have the position back and would not need officers to work overtime quite as much. We could then save $20,000 and add an additional funding of $20,000 to restore the patrolman position. Ken Heller of Lincoln Avenue stated that Recycling was not a money saver but an expense and should be looked at. Item 04 on page 21 regarding the preservation of integrity of our neighborhoods challenged the phrase "other legal prosecutions". From personal experiences he hopes that these words will not put the citizenry of the Village of Rye Brook at risk to raise an additional $70,000. 6 - 0018;p0 April 9, 1991 Item #5 on page 21 has to do with the rent of the Village Offices. Mr. Heller suggested that the Village renegotiate a more realistic rent. He also stated that Mr. Russo spoke of a Surplus appropriation of $390,000, and in the previous years, it was $300,000. Mr. Heller stated that adding an extra $90,000 is anticipating a little too much and $300,000 is plenty. The tax increase of 8.68% is 50% of an increase over the last five years which Mr. Russo stated was a little over 17%. There are many retired citizens and individuals on fixed incomes who reside in the Village. There are also a number of people on the payroll of Rye Brook who make significant figures as opposed to many people who live in this community. Low income families must be considered. Conferences are getting too expensive and have increased from $350 in 1988 to $1,500. The Westchester County Village Officials Association has gone from $250 to $3,000 in just a couple of years. On page 3 under the Village Treasurer in 1987-88 for traveling and conferences it was $34 and is proposed now for $1,400. On the same page, part-time help comes up again for $8,000 and on page 4 for $4,500. i Mr. Heller stated in reference to page 5 that perhaps the Village should hire a full-time Attorney for $65,000 a year rather than a part-time attorney. Office equipment is proposed for $8,500 and furniture and fixtures for $7,000. Mr. Heller stated that we should cut out the $7,000 as $8,500 is sufficient. On page 9, Mr. Heller mentioned that from the figures shown, the computers seem to be quite expensive for the Village and perhaps some money could be saved there. Under special items, Contingency Account is proposed for $155,000. In 1990-91 it was $58,905, which is almost three times less. This should be looked into. On page 11 for the Police Department there is a $4,000 expense for Optical, which is a little high and also professional development for $22,000 is also high. The Auxiliary Police are proposed at $3,000 where that money could be put toward an extra police officer. Mr. Heller stated that on page 13 Contractual supplies have doubled since last year, which he felt was unreasonable. 7 - 001. 8 7:1 April 9, 1991 On page 15, catch basins went from $6,000 to $11,000. Money can be definitely saved here. on page 29, regarding the sewer district, perhaps this area could be incorporated into the area of catch basins. Mr. Heller questioned Human Services on page 17, having picked up $33,000. Administrator Russo explained that in the past this money was spread out into different places and now it has been put together under Human Services. Mr. Heller referred to item 120 on page 19 in regard to the Recreation Department. He questioned the $7,000 and how many district #4 residents participate in the after school program. Mayor Cresenzi stated that probably none, but the program is open to them. However, the location of the program dictates that the children from district #5 will use it. There is no facility in the middle of the Village that would be convenient for both school district children to get to. As we progress in running more programs with district #4 and in district #4, we may be able to do something there. Mr. Heller stated that if there is going to be a program using Village funds, not only must it be open to all Rye Brook residents but it must be accessible to all residents in the Village. He added that the use of $7,000 out of Recreation funds is4u estionable. Perhaps this should be funded through the school system because that is what it is serving. Mayor Cresenzi stated that this Board has a responsibility to youth, having a Youth Bureau and hopefully a Youth Bureau Consortium with the Village of Port Chester. It doesn't matter where they `live as long as they are being helped. Mr. Heller questioned item #499 on page 20. Administrator Russo explained that it is the South East Consortium for Special Services. They are handicapped programs that are run at different schools and also at the Posillipo Center. It is a contractual arrangement. Mr. Heller questioned Employee Life Insurance on page 23. He stated that most people pay their own life insurance. Also, employees should contribute 5% or 10% toward Health Insurance. Mayor Cresenzi stated that with the Police Union and the non-union personnel in the Village Office, for the first four years, they are getting a four year contribution. They contribute 25% of the medical cost on a family plan and contribute 10% on an individual plan. - 8 - 001872 April 9, 1991 i I Mr. Heller questioned the Capital Project Fund on page 25, and Administrator Russo explained that it was the interior office space of the Police Department. The desk area needs to be fixed to accommodate the new communications equipment. Our own staff has been working on this project. Mr. Heller stated that on page 26, there are interest earnings at $185,000. He questioned how that figure came about. Administrator Russo stated that they have a very diligent investment program and policy. The Village can only invest in guaranteed things such as C.D. 's, it is very limited. Mr. Heller stated that the Appropriated Fund Balance (Surplus) has been for the past few years $300,000 and should be maintained at the same amount and not at $390,000. Mr. Heller thanked the Board for hearing him and hopes that the Board will give consideration to all that he has said. Joan Gallagher stated that she had a job where she used her own vehicle for all her business and she understands that all Village officials have a Village Vehicle to drive around in. It should be cut down to two cars. She also stated that the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks goes on a trip every year to study new problems in Recreation in different communities. Today he can take care of things locally and have information sent to him, thus cutting expenses. She questioned how often the office staff worked overtime. Mayor Cresenzi replied that everyone, with the exception of two or three secretaries, are salaried employees and put in extra time without being paid. Only under certain circumstances do these few secretaries receive overtime for the hours that they put in on Village business. Ms. Gallagher questioned the necessity to hire people during the summer and whether or not there is such a thing as volunteer help. Administrator Russo replied that the Recreation Department, because of there many activities in the Summer, hires two people. The Village Office hires two people also and a great example of results would be The Annual Report, which we started a few years ago. This is a project completed by a Summer intern. There is only one secretary in each department and everyone assists everyone else. _ 9 _ 00.18 73 April 9, 1991 Mayor Cresenzi stated that years ago in the Highway Department there were in excess of fifteen or sixteen people and currently there are eight. The streets are well maintained, the snow is plowed, and the leaves are picked up. We have gone through an aggressive program of purchasing equipment that reduces man power, for example our leaf collecting vacuums, versus the old box type. The Village has also utilized part-time seasonal staff. In the long run this saves the community money. Mrs. Gallagher inquired why, after all these years, the Chief of Police has his own secretary. Mayor Cresenzi replied that this has been discussed for the past five years and was a recommendation of the Police Study that was done. There is a tremendous amount of work to be done in the Police Department. Having a secretary has put more men on the street, as Policemen do not type very fast. It has improved the productivity of the Department a great deal. Mrs. Gallagher closed, saying that she would hope that the Board would consider those who could not afford to pay such high taxes and stated that sometimes there are ways of "pulling in the belt." Mayor Cresenzi stated that in the Village of Rye Brook, many people wear two or three hats. For example, the Village Administrator, is also the Village Clerk and the Budget Officer. In many municipalities those are separately funded positions. Mr. Russo receives no extra money for these extra s duties. Mr. Circosta is the Building Inspector and the Village Engineer. If we think something can be eliminated we are willing to try. We are talking about eliminating the position of Highway Foreman. It will have an effect on the Highway Department and on Mr. Circosta. If the State gives us a portion of the revenue sharing back, this is one of the positions that will be refunded. He explained that the Village tries to control the expenditures the best way they can. Shirley Rothenberg questioned the Quality of Life Patrol that is run by the Police Department. Chief Santoro stated that it has to do with residents putting their garbage out earlier than they are supposed to or other ordinances having to do with the Village and how it is maintained by the residents. They are trying to get away from the Police Officers only being available to react to a crime. They are basically waiting for something to happen. Now this lets the Police Officer do something other than just wait for something to happen. - 10 - 001874 April 9, 1991 The particular post that works this end of the Village is called post 47 and is normally a vehicled patrolman, having a radio in his vehicle and able to respond to different areas on this end of the post, and if needed, can go to the other end of the Village as well. Because there has been some activity in the two shopping centers, he has a portable radio and can walk through the shopping centers. Finast has had some purses stolen out of shopping carts. Roger Herman of 25 Lincoln Avenue referred to the Health and Insurance Benefits. He questioned who are receiving these benefits. Administrator Russo stated that it applies to more people than the full time staff of the Village. It includes the retirees in the Village and another group of retirees, which is a contractual arrangement between Rye Brook and the Town of Rye, before the Village was created. Mayor Cresenzi stated that Health Insurance effects other municipalities also. The consortium that Administrator Russo spoke of earlier came out of the Westchester County Village officials Association. That group worked and lobbied to have this consortium formed and is currently working to see if we can get some of the State Aid restored. The Association has been favoring the County Sales Tax, which, if the state were to pass it, the money would go into tax reduction. Mr. Herman questioned if the Recreation Department has looked at recruiting members of the Village to volunteer to fill spots in areas such as ice skating, etc. Administrator Russo stated that all the Coaches are volunteers and many also volunteer for "Rye Brook Day". Mayor Creselizi stated that he has been coaching for many years and many times staff has had to coach because no one would volunteer. We welcome volunteers. Ken Berman referred to page 10 and suggested that there might be some members in the Community who may act as consultants and perhaps volunteer or lower their prices as opposed to the consultants we currently have. Administrator Russo explained that they were Planning and Zoning Consultants throughout the year for all the various Planning and Zoning Board projects. Mr. Berman questioned if these items are put out to bid. Administrator Russo stated that they will be, but it is not a legal requirement. The Village has always been insured with the same carrier but we are looking into this. - 11 - 001. 875 April 9, 1991 Attorney Beane stated that when you speak of insurance in particular, you must be careful because you are not bidding on a certain make of car. There are all types of coverage problems, one carrier may not offer the same coverage as another carrier or one policy may be more expensive even though it costs less. One of the critical issues of insurance is to make sure that when something happens, you have the coverage, because a very inexpensive policy becomes very expensive if you find out you don't have the coverage. Mayor Cresenzi stated that all of the insurance policies will be reviewed to make sure that the policy is serving the needs of the Village and also providing us with what it is supposed to. once we have the proposal as to what we need, we are then going to put the whole package out to bid and see if we can save some money. Lori Hecker questioned the Board as to how they feel about the budget. Mayor Cresenzi stated that this is to hear the comments of the residents. There will be no vote taken on the budget this evening, that will happen on the 23rd of April. Mr. Heller stated in regard to the Police patrolling the shopping centers, that it was to his knowledge that they could not have on duty people patrolling on private property. These stores should have their own security people patrol. Chief Santoro replied that the shopping center has public access and they have a certain responsibility to the public being in that building. Driving up and down the street does not prevent any crimes. Mayor Cresenzi added that there has been a rash of shoplifting going on in many of the stores and the foot patrol was started as a preventative measure to a response to a specific problem. There are a lot of problems that go on in the parking lot daily at Rye Ridge and this is just a preventative program to stop things before they happen, rather than responding after the fact. Attorney Beane stated that he understood Mr. Heller's point but the Village has a responsibility to it's residents not only on the street but in public areas as well. They are not stationing a patrolman in a specific store for five hours. It is nice to know that these men are around, particularly when you are in a shopping center and you have young children. Mr. Heller stated that the Village should look into getting some compensation or contribution from these store owners outside of the tax area. - 12 - 001876 April 9, 1991 Attorney Beane stated that the reason the police are there is not to protect the owners of the shopping center but to protect every citizen in that store. Chief Santoro explained that they analyzed their statistics and felt that they had to put a stop to the problem. It has not cost the Village any money, as they have just utilized their manpower in a different way. There being no further discussion from the floor, Mayor Cresenzi asked for a motion to close the public hearing. On Motion made by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Solomon, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:45 p.m. I TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE RAVICH VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE TRUSTEE DALY ABSENT RESOLUTIONS 3. ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION DECLARATION OF TRUSTEES On Motion made by Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Solomon, the following Resolutions were adopted: RESOLVED, that Joseph Pellino of S Terrace Court is hereby declared elected to the office of Trustee of the Village of Rye Brook for a two-year term of office; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Randy Solomon of 65 Valley Terrace is hereby declared elected to the office of Trustee of the Village of Rye Brook for a two-year term of office; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that said terms of office are effective on the 1st day of April, 1991 at 12:00 noon. APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR RESOLVED, that Christopher J. Russo of 14 Jennifer Lane is hereby appointed as Village Administrator for the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year. - 13 - 0011 87i i April 9, 1991 APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE CLERK RESOLVED, that Christopher J. Russo of 14 Jennifer Lane is hereby appointed as Village Clerk for the Village of Rye Brook for an official two-year term. APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE TREASURER RESOLVED, that Joseph Cortese, of 10 Deer Run, is hereby appointed as Village Treasurer for the Village of Rye Brook for a,, official two-year term. APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY VILLAGE TREASURER RESOLVED, that Catherine M. Spinosa of 166 Columbia Avenue, Hartsdale is hereby appointed as Deputy Village Treasurer for the Village of Rye Brook for an official two-year term. APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY VILLAGE TREASURER RESOLVED, that Diane DiSanto of 98 Lakeview Avenue, Scarsdale is hereby appointed as First Deputy Village Treasurer for the Village of Rye Brook for an official two-year term. APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER OF TAXES RESOLVED, that Hope Vespia, Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Rye, is hereby appointed as the Receiver of Taxes for the Village of Rye Brook effective immediately. APPOINTMENT OF ASSESSOR RESOLVED, that John Lombino, Assessor for the Town of Rye, is hereby appointed as the Assessor for the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year, effective immediately. DESIGNATION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING NIGHT RESOLVED, that the fourth (4th) Tuesday of each and every month is hereby designated as the Regular Meeting night of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook; said meetings to commence at 8:00 p.m. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS RESOLVED, that The Daily Item and The Westmore News are hereby designated as the official Newspapers of the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year. DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES RESOLVED, that the Bank of New York, Barclay's Bank, and National Westminster Bank, are hereby designated as depositories for the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year. - 14 - 001878' April 9, 1991 DESIGNATION OF SIGNATORIES RESOLVED, that the Mayor, the Village Administrator and the Village Treasurer are hereby authorized to sign checks on behalf of the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that bank transfers from one account to another can be made by telephone by any one of the above named signatories or by Catherine Spinosa, Bookkeeper, followed by written confirmation to the bank in accordance with the Village's Investment Policy. APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY MAYOR RESOLVED, that Mayor Cresenzi hereby appoints Trustee Robert J. Ravich as Deputy Mayor for the next ensuing official year. TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE RAVICH VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE TRUSTEE DALY ABSENT 4. FINAL VILLAGE ASSESSMENT ROLL Administrator Russo explained that this was supposed to be part of the Resolution that was passed at the last Board meeting. RESOLUTION FINAL VILLAGE ASSESSMENT ROLL On Motion made by Trustee Ravich, seconded Solomon the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLVED that the Assessment Roll for the Village of Rye Brook, County of Westchester, has been completed, reviewed, corrected and adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook at a meeting held on March 26, 1991 and was filed in the office of the Village Clerk of the Village of Rye Brook, New York, on April 1, 1991; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Assessment Roll will be open to public inspection at the Office of said Clerk of the Village of Rye Brook, New York, for fifteen (15) days after the date hereof. TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE RAVICH VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE TRUSTEE DALY ABSENT - 15 - 00 .1879 April 9, 1991 ITEMS FOR APRIL 23, 1991 MEETING PUBLIC HEARING 1. ADOPTION OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK CODE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #1 - 1991 ENTITLED: A LOCAL LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE CODIFICATION OF THE LOCAL LAWS, AND CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK INTO A MUNICIPAL CODE TO BE DESIGNATED THE "CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK" RESOLUTIONS 2. ADOPTION OF VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK 1991-1992 BUDGET 3. UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY/KING STREET EXTENSION OF RIDING STABLE SECTION 1, BLOCK 2, LOT 3A1 REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN 4. LENDING CONCEPTS/211 SOUTH RIDGE STREET LOCATION OF SIGN REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF MINUTES MARCH 26, 1991 APRIL 9, 1991 Attorney Beane stated that he would like to add an additional item to the April 23, 1991 meeting which is a Public Hearing on the Acceptance of the Dedication of Wyman Street. He added have been completed. the survey h P that the title work and Y Mr. Heller questioned if it were possible to put a sign up in front of the new road at Hidden Falls saying that there is access through that road to Rye Hills Park. Mayor Cresenzi stated that the new road has not yet been completed. Attorney Beane stated that when the road is ready it has to be dedicated before it is a public road. He added that they would not have to wait until every house is built to dedicate the road. Mr. Heller stated that in the past there was a path providing access to Rye Hills Park, which is not there anymore. The building process was only supposed to take two years and with the way things have been going, that is not going to happen. - 16 - 00.1880 April 9, 1991 Mayor Cresenzi stated that there are other ways to get to Crawford Park other than the path. Mayor Cresenzi added that the maintenance has been completed. He added that they had written the Town a series of letters four or five years ago regarding an access road or a paved area to get into Rye Hills Park from Crawford. Unfortunately nothing ever came out of that. Mr. Heller stated that Elm Hill Drive is a waste. There is supposed to be a walkway from the street into the acre, but the homeowners put up fences. He stated that the access from Elm Hill ought to be reestablished. Mr. Heller stated that a while back he suggested that land for a nursery for the Village to grow it's own trees. Mayor Cresenzi stated that Trustee Michele Daly was not in attendance, having recently given birth to a baby girl. The entire Board extend their congratulations and wish Michele, Brian and Alexandra well. ADJOURNMENT on Motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. Respectfully /submitted, Eliz eth Czajo ki Secretary to the Village Board - 17 -