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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-04-13 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes AGENDA VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA MEETING APRIL 139 1993 5:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ACTION i i PUBLIC HEARING 1. VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK 1993-1994 PROPOSED BUDGET RESOLUTIONS 2. REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD SPECIAL USE PERMIT 81 BOWMAN AVENUE SECTION 1, BLOCK 21, LOT 12A 3. APPROVING NEW MEETING DATE FOR RECREATION COMMISSION 4. APPOINTING LIAISON COMMITTEE TO PORT CHESTER YOUTH BUREAU 5. CHECK REGISTER ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 6. RESOLUTIONS OF APPOINTMENT DISCUSSION 7. MERRITT & HOLBY 200 SOUTH RIDGE STREET SITE PLAN AMENDMENT WRITTEN COMMUrIICATION 8. GEORGE DATINO 8 BELL PLACE RE: MARCH 13, 1993 SNOWSTORM ITEMS FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1993 PUBLIC HEARING 1. PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #2-1993 ENTITLED: ADDING A NEW SECTION 66-36 TO THE ZONING CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE PERMIT FOR A SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION 2. APPROVAL OF 1993-1994 VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BUDGET 3. APPOINTMENT OF POLICE OFFICER MINUTES OF AN AGENDA MEETING VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OFFICES 90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET RYE BROOK, NEW YORK APRIL 13, 1993 CONVENE MEETING The Meeting was called to order at 8:05 p.m. by Mayor Cresenzi in the Meeting Room and the Pledge of Allegiance followed. Present were the following members of the Board: Mayor Salvatore M. Cresenzi Trustee Michele Daly Trustee Joseph Pellino Trustee Randy A. Solomon Trustee Gary J. Zuckerman Also present were: Christopher J. Russo, Village Administrator Lori Ann DeMarco, Ass't to Village Administrator Rocco V. Circosta, Director of Public Works Robert J. Santoro, Chief of Police Kenneth E. Powell, Village Attorney Elizabeth Bottali, Secretary to Village Board Village Treasurer, Joseph Cortese was not in attendance at this meeting. 004711 April 13, 1993 PUBLIC HEARING 1. VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK j 1993-1994 PROPOSED BUDGET I Mayor Cresenzi convened the Public Hearing at 8:06 p.m. and explained that Administrator Russo, who also acts as the Budget Officer would be the primary speaker regarding the proposed 1993-1994 Budget. Administrator Russo gave an historical review of the budget regarding taxes, assessables and our budget appropriations. Using a slide projector, he showed the growth and increase in taxes from 1991 which is average overall. In 1992 we had a significant drop in the amount of tax revenue that was collected. There was actually a $224,739 drop and it went down 4 1/2%. The proposed budget is still 1.6% less then what it was in 1991. This is an important point because these are the factors that affect our taxes which result in the tax rate. People focus strictly on the percentage of tax rate. We start with a low base so the percentage sometimes looks higher than it actually is, compared to the taxes in surrounding communities. Administrator Russo mentioned that he and Lori Ann DeMarco, Ass't to Village Administrator, produced these figures on the computer and faxed them to Spectrotone in White Plains, who produced the slides. He explained that a large portion of the tax dollar goes to the schools and another portion to the County and Town. The Village of Rye Brook only takes a small portion of the taxpayer's money. A six year history was provided on actual dollar amounts for either loss or revenue. There has been a 4.24% average increase per year and a 21.2% increase from 1989-1994. Considering contractual mandates that we are obligated to, our increases are quite reasonable. Trustee Zuckerman questioned if the rate of inflation has increased from 1989-1994. Administrator Russo stated that the rate of inflation is about 4%. Administrator Russo pointed out that there was a 5% increase in the union contract settlement which is the third and last year for the Rye Brook Police Benevolent Association and Teamsters Union for the Highway Garage. We also had a one time 1.6% increase in our contract for Sanitation Service with Suburban Carting. The contract is $480,000 a year and in 1987 we paid $600,000 per year so we look at that as a reasonable increase. After this contract ends, we will still be paying less than we were fifteen years prior. We are also expecting a decrease in our recycling contract as the method of collection has changed over the past two years. Other significant items that have changed is our Judgements and Claims Line which was increased about $40,000. We are anticipating three certiorari cases this year which are the Rye Town Hilton, the Atrium, and the King Street Nursing Home. 2 004712 April 13, 1993 Trustee Zuckerman stated that the Rye Town Hilton only filed against the Village for one year and has filed against the Town for four years. Administrator Russo agreed and stated that the concern is where the big dollars are and they are in the tax revenues that are collected through the Town line. We increased our contingency account by $40,000 due to the anticipation of the restoration of a position and the PACE Study which will focus on both the Public Works and Recreation Department and the updating of our computer system. The Human Services line has two primary increases in it. We have also included in the budget $15,000 for us to participate in the Port Chester Nutrition Program. Mayor Cresenzi questioned if we are required to contribute any monies since it is a federally subsidized program or must they, based on the federal subsidy, provide the service to anyone that might walk in. Administrator Russo stated that they are required to provide the service to anyone and the problem is that if we don't participate, they will probably cap the program. Ms. DeMarco stated that no one can be denied a meal, however it if becomes a burden on the municipality, then they would be forced to cap the program. That would create a bad situation in that not only Port Chester residents would suffer, but Rye Brook residents as well. Mayor Cresenzi questioned if any other municipalities use this program. Ms. DeMarco stated that we were told by Village of Port Chester Officials that approximately five residents from Rye, a few residents from White Plains and twenty-three residents from Rye Brook use the program but the far majority are Port Chester residents. Trustee Zuckerman questioned that if because of the limitation of funds the meals have to be capped, can Port Chester determine who would get the meals. Ms. DeMarco explained that it would be on a first come, first served basis. Trustee Solomon questioned if we are entitled to any federal funds coming back to us as this is a federally subsidized program. Administrator Russo replied no and explained that we would be paying a net cost per meal back to Port Chester. Ms. DeMarco stated that this is based on actual usage, so we only will be paying for those meals served to Rye Brook residents and this will vary on a month to month basis. 3 I 004713 April 13, 1993 Administrator Russo stated that the other item in the Human Services budget is $6,000 which is for utility costs at the new Anthony J. Posillipo Community Center and will be adjusted for next year after a full year of operation. The Library has been increased by less than $10,000, which reflects 30% of the funds necessary to operate the Port Chester Library. The traditional breakdown of funding of the Library has been 70% from the Village of Port Chester and 30% from the Village of Rye Brook. Our Retirement System contribution has gone down substantially this year. He added that he thought it would go up again substantially relatively soon. We are anticipating a savings in Workers Compensation in the range of $30,000 based on the credit rating that the Village will earn. Health Insurance line is up significantly less than expected which is a combination of the County Consortium that we are in and based on the fact that we have contributions from our employees of 10% for the first four years of their employment. The service this year includes the remainder of our Road Resurfacing from 1992- 1993. We funded $250,000 currently out of surplus and we have a remainder amount of $130,000 which in this budget is proposed to be paid with a five year short term borrowing and also the purchase of the two Ellendale Avenue lots abutting our Highway Garage was included in the budget. A couple of significant items that are not included in this budget are approximately $40,000 more in our Legal services as we have two outstanding lawsuits that need to be fought which have to do with High Point Hospital and property on Hawthorne Avenue. Another item not in the budget is the proposal from the Police Department to upgrade their recording equipment that will give us additional telephone lines in order to accommodate the 911 system. Under the current system, the Police Department only has thirty days to keep the tapes in case someone files Freedom of Information Request so this will give the Village ninety days. Two other items not included in the budget are the contribution to the Port Chester Veterans Park project and just today, I was informed of a tentative increase in our Fire Contract with Port Chester. At this time we do not know to what the extent of that increase will be. Mayor Cresenzi stated that when we reach that section of the budget, we should discuss this Fire Contract further as we need to add a lot of money in that area. Mr. Harris questioned if the two items that Administrator Russo brought up are linked somehow. Mayor Cresenzi stated that the two items are not linked together. He added that he would like to be worried about only $10,000 with the Fire Service increase. Mr. Harris stated that he read an article in the newspaper about the Humane Society contribution. He stated that the City of White Plains has twenty cents per capita and they are doing very well for themselves. Administrator Russo stated that the City of White Plains does their own dog patrol and collection and only uses the Humane Society for redemption purposes. Many of the communities mentioned in the article do their own dog patrol and contract with the Humane Society strictly for redemption. 4 004`71.4 April 13, 1993 Administrator Russo explained that we use the Human Society for everything because we do not have our own facilities. We looked into pooling our resources with a few other communities and hiring one truck but we found that it was not cost effective to do that. Mr. Heller questioned if there was a limit to the percent of the total budget that you are allowed for surplus appropriations. Administrator Russo stated that there is no limit for Village's, however there is a guide that you shouldn't have more than 10% of the budget as unappropriated surplus. Mr. Heller commented that the Village could cut the budget by not filling the position of Superintendent of Highways. Mayor Cresenzi stated that the study that we are doing will deal with all of these issues. Mr. Heller questioned why we need $75,000 for computers when not too long ago, we spent a lot on computers. Administrator Russo explained that the proposal is to upgrade our computer system from the current system which was installed six years ago. The changes in the field over the past six years have been more significant than the fifteen years before that. The type of computer that municipalities of this size typically need is called an IBM Series I. Trustee Pellino stated that the current computer system that we have is an IBM System 36, which is not the correct machine to have for our long term planning purposes. The System 36 is an obsolete machine for use in records management and sharing record keeping with other municipalities and also the County. We really need to be compatible with the systems what other municipalities and the County have. Trustee Zuckerman added that by upgrading our computer system we will be able to be interconnected. We need our employees to be able to change workstations easily so that we can make better use of our manpower. This will save us a great deal of money in labor costs in both the short and long term. We could also be interactive with the County and other municipalities as Trustee Pellino has already stated. Trustee Zuckerman added that he would hope that the final figure when we do upgrade our system will be less than the $75,000. Mr. Heller suggested we have an interconnected system with other communities. Trustee Zuckerman stated that we will be undertaking a Pace University Study which will also study the computer needs of the Village of Rye Brook and how we can interact with other municipalities. 5 QG4'71a April 13, 1993 i Mr. Thomas Josephson of 8 Osborne Place and Chairman of the Recreation Commission stated that he owns a Computer Consulting Company and applauded the migration from the System 3,6 which is best described by most as a "boat anchor." He also offered his service in assisting in evaluating this study. Mayor Cresenzi thanked Mr. Josephson. Trustee Zuckerman suggested that the item for the Traffic change at Blind Brook High School be removed because it is currently dangerous for us to have a policeman at that intersection. However, for us to undertake the work that we need to do alone is counter productive as we need the support from the Blind Brook School District. There has been some indication that there is not a great deal of support for the referendum and a vote of 2-2 with one abstention to remove the item from the referendum and also that the candidates for the School Board are apparently opposed to that. Trustee Pellino stated that he understood Trustee Zuckerman, however he suggested to keep it in but to take it out of the Capital Budget and put it in a Contingency Account so that in the event that the referendum passes, we will still have that money budgeted. We can then transfer it back to Capital at some point during the year should the referendum pass. Trustee Daly agreed. Mayor Cresenzi stated that the whole situation is a very serious one and it is very dangerous to have a Police Officer standing in the street directing traffic. He will not be there come September. If we pull this from the budget, we will be sending the wrong message to the District#5 community. We should leave it in to show our commitment as we have always done in the past. Trustee Pellino agreed with Mayor Cresenzi and added that he is very much committed to seeing that Traffic intersection corrected. Trustee Zuckerman added that in case he was misinterpreted, he is fully in favor of upgrading the safety factor at that intersection, however, for us to upgrade the intersection without the Blind Brook Board first committing to do their part, is a useless gesture on our part. Trustee Solomon stated that we need some type of traffic control there and he hopes that this Board, the Administration and the Chief of Police have given serious thought to that. Mayor Cresenzi stated that there is a contingency plan in place. Eleanor Brookfield of 3 Acker Drive stated that this situation should not be taken lightly as it is very dangerous. 6 004710 April 13, 1993 Mr. Heller requested that the items regarding Village vehicles be explained. Administrator Russo stated that we have three police vehicles and one Public Works vehicle budgeted for the next fiscal year which is in accordance with our replacement schedule. Mr. Heller questioned the revenue side of the budget. Administrator Russo stated that we are anticipating a little better result for next year as things are starting to pick up, such as lower mortgages, etc... On the revenue side we underestimated on our sales. Mr. Heller questioned the Cable TV Franchise which went from $30,000 to $35,000. Administrator Russo explained that the $5,000 spread is just an estimate, as it may come in at $30,000 anyway. Mr. Heller questioned how much tax revenues are now being collected by the Town of Rye. Administrator Russo stated that he did not have the exact number, but the Town benefits from the people that have to pay the interest penalties. Mr. Harris stated that the Atrium is in over their ears and is in Bankruptcy. He questioned how much money was involved in that. Administrator Russo replied that there is $900,000 due. Mr. Harris questioned how the 180,000 gets charged with interest. Mayor Cresenzi commented that there was a joint meeting between the Town Board, Village Board, Port Chester Board and both School Districts dealing with certiorari's in all the jurisdictions mentioned. The Atrium came up and the subject of the bankruptcy problem was discussed and that is being looked into and we found that foreclosure on the property is being considered. Trustee Zuckerman questioned if Mr. Hroncich made any progress on the breakdown of program by program cost analysis on the Recreation Budget. Mr. Hroncich replied that the Recreation Department was still currently working on it. 7 I 004711 April 13, 1993 Trustee Pellino questioned the driver caretaker position in the Human Services budget in the area of personal services. In 92-93 there was no adopted amount for that line, in 93-94 we are proposing $11,000. He questioned if that line came here from somewhere else. I Administrator Russo explained that it came from the Recreation budget and is part of the process of assembling the costs from the Seniors Program into one place. Chief of Police, Robert J. Santoro stated that in June of 1993, 911 will be on line one hundred percent. To implement it, we will have to drop two of our recording channels on the existing tape recorder which would probably be one of the alarm lines or one of the call boxes. Westchester County and 911 has agreed to fund an upgrade which amounts to $72,000. He added that he managed to renegotiate the price and got it lowered. If we don't go to the new tape recorders we will still have to purchase sixty new tapes to bring that ninety day criteria up and that is approximately $3,000 and we would also have to build another closet to store them. He added that this is a one time deal with the County and does not want us to miss out on it. Mayor Cresenzi stated that the Board has the memo and his request was well taken. On Motion made by Trustee Daly, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:30 p.m. TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE The Board adjourned into Public Session at 9:35 p.m. after a five minute recess. RESOLUTIONS 2. REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD SPECIAL USE PERMIT 81 BOWMAN AVENUE SECTION 1, BLOCK 21, LOT 12A On Motion made by Trustee Daly, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the following resolution was hereby adopted: 8 004718 April 13, 1993 RESOLUTION REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD SPECIAL USE PERMIT 81 BOWMAN AVENUE SECTION 1, BLOCK 21, LOT 12A WHEREAS, an application for a Special Use Permit has been received from Dr. Steven Klein; and WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees has reviewed such application on April 13, 1993. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this application for Special Use Permit is hereby referred to the Planning Board this 13th day of April, 1993 for their review and recommendations; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant is hereby required to contribute the amount of $1,000.00 toward consulting fees for environmental impact review, and said amount shall be due and payable upon referral to the Planning Board of said application; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the entire sum is not required for consulting fees, then the balance shall be returned to the applicant. However, if additional sums are needed, then they shall be paid by the applicant. Trustee Pellino stated that the application was wrong, as the property does connect into a County Road. Mr. Circosta stated that he would make that correction prior to referring the application to the Planning Board. Trustee Pellino stated that the map that was provided does not indicate that Division Street is a one way street and we should advise the Planning Board of that error as well. TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 9 004719. April 13, 1993 3. APPROVING NEW MEETING DATE FOR RECREATION COMMISSION On Motion made by Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Daly, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION APPROVING NEW MEETING DATE FOR RECREATION COMMISSION RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Recreation Commission Monthly Meeting Date be changed from the first Tuesday of each month to the first Wednesday of each month. TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 4. APPOINTING LIAISON COMMITTEE TO PORT CHESTER YOUTH BUREAU On Motion made by Trustee Daly, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION APPOINTING LIAISONS TO PORT CHESTER YOUTH BUREAU RESOLVED, that the following residents are hereby appointed as Liaisons to the Port Chester Youth Bureau: Edith Flitt 9 Bonwit Road 937-2812 Amy Brajucka 63 Avon Circle Apt. D 937-5616 ;and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that these individuals shall regularly report to the Rye Brook Advisory Council on Youth. 10 004720 April 13, 1993 Trustee Solomon stated that he would have preferred more documentation accompanying these names, such as a recommendation from our Youth Council, as well as something about each person. i TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 5. CHECK REGISTER On Motion made by Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Daly, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION 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: 6347-6450 Payroll Checks: 9622-9733 Environmental: 376-379 Recreational Trust: NONE Capital: 2010-2014 Manual Checks: 10100, 6339, 6341, 6342 Birthday Run: NONE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves payment of the above-mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof. Trustee Pellino questioned what type of refrigerator was purchased that costs $900.00, as it is quite excessive for a refrigerator which will be used for daycamp. 11 004721 i April 13, 1993 Administrator Russo stated that he would speak to Superintendent of Recreation & Parks, Thomas Hroncich and provide more accurate information about this refrigerator to the Board tonight before voting on the Check Register. ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 6. RESOLUTIONS OF APPOINTMENT On Motion made by Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Daly, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL RESOLUTIONS I 1993 DECLARATION OF TRUSTEES RESOLVED, that Joseph Pellino of 8 Terrace Court and Randy A. Solomon of 65 Valley Terrace are 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 5th day of April, 1993 at 12 noon. RESOLUTION 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. RESOLUTION 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 a two-year term. 12 i 004722 April 13, 1993 RESOLUTION 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 an official two-year term. RESOLUTION APPOINTMENT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY RESOLVED, that Kenneth E. Powell of the law firm Maroney, Ponzini & Spencer is hereby appointed as Village Attorney for the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year. RESOLUTION 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. RESOLUTION APPOINTMENT OF ACTING VILLAGE ASSESSOR RESOLVED, that William Wendlandt, Assessor for the Town of Rye, is hereby appointed as the Acting Assessor for the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year. 13 004`72,3 April 13, 1993 RESOLUTION I APPOINTMENT OF REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS RESOLVED, that Frances Nugent, Registrar of Vital Statistics for the Town of Rye, is hereby appointed as the Registrar of Vital Statistics for the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year. RESOLUTION DESIGNATION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING NIGHT RESOLVED, that the second (2nd) Tuesday of each and every month is hereby designated as the Agenda Meeting night of the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees; and be it FURTHER 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. RESOLUTION 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. RESOLUTION DESIGNATION OF DEPUTY VILLAGE TREASURERS RESOLVED, that Diane DiSanto of 98 Lakeview Avenue, Scarsdale, NY is hereby appointed as First Deputy Village Treasurer for the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Catherine M. Spinosa of 166 Columbia Avenue, Hartsdale, NY is hereby appointed as Deputy Village Treasurer for the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year. 14 � oo4�t2� April 13, 1993 RESOLUTION DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES RESOLVED, that the Bank of New York, Chase Manhattan Bank and National Westminster Bank, are hereby designated as depositories for the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year. RESOLUTION 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, followed by written confirmation to the bank in accordance with the Village's Investment Policy. Trustee Pellino questioned why the resolution reads that Mr. Wendlandt is Acting Village Assessor. Mayor Cresenzi explained that because of the pending litigation we have been appointing him as Acting Assessor. TRUSTEE DALY - VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE Mayor Cresenzi announced that Trustee Michele R. Daly would be designated as Deputy Mayor for the Village of Rye Brook for the next ensuing official year. Administrator Russo returned to the public meeting and explained that after speaking with Mr. Hroncich, that $900.00 is the actual amount of the refrigerator, it is replacing the refrigerator that the Village has owned for ten years and is used for daycamp. It was purchased from Tripodi's who usually gives the Village a very good price. It was the largest one that they had and is a 31 cubic foot refrigerator that will hold at least 100 lunches. 15 004721 April 13, 1993 Trustee Zuckerman stated that if it is sub-zero, he could understand the price. Trustee Pellino reiterated that it was an excessive amount of money and for the amount of use that the Village will be getting out of it, it could have been purchased for $500 or $600. Trustee Solomon questioned if this could have been a State Bid item. Administrator Russo replied no and explained that the State only has very large refrigerators for industrial use which are also very expensive. He would support the Board approving the Check Register tonight and would be happy to see Mr. Tripodi and negotiate the price further and perhaps we could be given credit towards future purchases. The Board agreed that the Check Register would be passed pending further information from Administrator Russo. Trustee Zuckerman suggested that the uniforms for the Recreation programs be ordered earlier as they are never delivered in time for the start of the season Administrator Russo stated that they can't order them much earlier as they need to wait and see how many children sign up for the program. Trustee Zuckerman stated that he understood that the number of T-shirts issued is based on the number of participants the prior year so that they know how many they are going to have at an earlier date. It has occurred that the equipment has been delivered late so that since we had the bid many months ago, they should be able to order it in time for the program. Even if they order extra, if they use the same colors the following year they can just save them and use them again. Mayor Cresenzi reminded all Board members that the agenda packets go out on the Friday evening prior to the meeting and if there are any other questions regarding any payment, the records are available in the Village Office and if informed prior to the meeting night, we could obtain proper information for the meeting. TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 16 004721 April 13, 1993 DISCUSSION 7. MERRITT & HOLBY 200 SOUTH RIDGE STREET SITE PLAN AMENDMENT Mr. Circosta stated that a memo was received from Frederick P. Clark and Associates regarding the proposed use at 200 South Ridge Street for the lower level. This was discussed at the time of site plan approval and the applicant agreed to come back at the Board's request with regard to the use of that space. The Planning Board has reviewed the use permitting a Gymborce facility and made recommendations for approval to the Village Board. One of the concerns was whether or not this meets the present Zoning requirements in that district, so the applicant was to submit further information with regard to the actual uses and upon receiving that, I will make a recommendation to the Village Board as to whether this use meets the Zoning in that district. Trustee Solomon stated that Merritt and Holby were supposed to come back in ninety days with the plans for the connecting driveway. It is long past the ninety days and there are no plans for the driveway. Mr. Circosta stated that Merritt and Holby has made application for the driveway within the ninety days and it is being reviewed by the Planning Board. Trustee Solomon stated that the site plan approval called for the basement to remain as storage space and he added that he would have a difficult time approving the Gymboree use that will create a constant stream of traffic behind those homes without improvements in the back of that building that will safeguard the privacy of the residents in that area. Trustee Daly stated that she has a daughter in the Gymboree program and each class is limited to 15 students but you can make up classes at any time so if 23 people miss one class and all decide that they want to come to a Saturday class, they can all come. The classes themselves overlap one another so if there is a class already in session, the next class comes while the previous class is still there and there would be quite a few cars. Most Gymborees take place in Churches, Recreation Centers and this is something that would be great for our future Community Center, but I have great reservations about it going behind Rye Ridge Shopping Center. Trustee Pellino referred to the October 22, 1992 memo from Frederick P. Clark & Associates which recommended that the Planning Board recommend a specific parking standard for this use to the Village Board of Trustees. He stated that he has yet to see a parking standard recommended to this Board for that type of use. 17 00472*7 April 13, 1993 Trustee Zuckerman stated that before we consider anything with regard to this site, we require the applicant to go forward with the driveway configuration, which is really on the backburney. It would be important to get the driveway straightened out and require the Planning Board to consider the driveway situation prior to the determination of anything other than that configuration. Mr. Heller stated that he has been attending each of the Planning Board Meetings pertaining to 200 South Ridge Street and the whole shopping center is turning into more of a disaster than it currently is and the Board should look at it all together as one total package. Mayor Cresenzi directed Administrator Russo and Mr. Circosta to pass on to the Planning Board that we would like to see this driveway interconnect dealt with as quickly as possible and get it back before the Village Board. It should also be stated that we really want to see that done before we deal with any of this other information. Trustee Zuckerman questioned how they could have been issued a Building Permit if they don't have site approval on the driveway. They were required to come back so theoretically they could build the whole thing without having the driveway. He further questioned if we could withdraw the Building Permit. Mr. Circosta stated that the Board should review the resolution of approval that was granted to Merrit and Holby before making such a decision. Trustee Solomon questioned if we were to hold up the Certificate of Occupancy could we be sued on an Article 78. Attorney Powell replied yes, and advised that the Board should not revoke the Building Permit and agreed with Mr. Circosta that prior to making any decision, we should review the resolution. Mayor Cresenzi disagreed with Attorney Powell and stated that he has had Building Permits revoked on him after the plans were approved. He requested that Attorney Powell review the approval resolution on the site plan and see how that ties in with the driveway and for the next Board Meeting get back to us with a report on it. Trustee Zuckerman stated that the Planning Board should consider the driveway at their next meeting. Mr. Circosta stated that the Planning Board just met and did in fact consider the driveway, however they have not yet made a determination. 18 004728 April 13, 1993 Trustee Zuckerman stated that before we go forward with anything else we will be waiting for the determination of the Planning Board. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 8. GEORGE DATINO 8 BELL PLACE RE: MARCH 13, 1993 SNOWSTORM Administrator Russo read the letter from Mr. Datino who commended the Village for a job well done regarding the unexpected snowstorm of March 13, 1993. 6. RESOLUTIONS OF APPOINTMENT (...Continued) Boards, Committees & Commissions On Motion made by Trustee Solomon, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION PLANNING BOARD RESOLVED, that Eugene Strum of 308 Betsy Brown Road and Alan Briskman of 233 Country Ridge Drive be hereby re-appointed to the Village of Rye Brook Planning Board for a three year term; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Eugene Strum be hereby re-appointed Chairman. RESOLUTION RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION RESOLVED, that Eleanor Brookfield of 35 Argyle Road be hereby re-appointed to the Recreation and Parks Commission for a three year term; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Richard Buzin of 6 Mark Drive be hereby appointed to fill the expired term of Michael Shearer; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Thomas Josephson of 8 Osborne Place be hereby re-appointed Chairman. 19 004° 29 April 13, 1993 RESOLUTION TRAFFIC COMMISSION i RESOLVED, that Sy R. Tarshis of 28 Sleepy Hollow Road be hereby re-appointed to the Village of Rye Brook Traffic Commission for a three year term; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Donald Gerstenzang of 21 Elm Hill Drive be hereby re-appointed Chairman. RESOLUTION TREE COMMITTEE RESOLVED, that William Aughavin of 16 Mohegan Lane and Theresa A. Mitchell of 33 Westview be hereby re-appointed to the Village of Rye Brook Tree Committee for a three year term; and be it I FURTHER RESOLVED, that Anthony A. Sciandra of 1 Wyman Street be hereby re-appointed Chairman. RESOLUTION YOUTH COUNCIL RESOLVED, that Stephen Effler of 274 North Ridge Street and Connie Rosner of 2 Magnolia Drive be hereby re-appointed to the Village of Rye Brook Youth Council for a three year term of office; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Nancy Tunis of 23 Pine Ridge Road be hereby re-appointed Chairperson. RESOLUTION TERMINATION OF THE VILLAGE OFFICE SEARCH COMMITTEE RESOLVED, that the Village Office Search Committee be hereby terminated, effective immediately. 20 004730 April 13, 1993 RESOLUTION ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS RESOLVED, that Theresa A. Mitchell of 33 Westview be hereby re-appointed to the Village of Rye Brook Zoning Board of Appeals for a three year term; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Joel Hecker of 80 Country Ridge Drive be hereby re-appointed Chairman. RESOLUTION ETHICS COMMITTEE RESOLVED, that Deacon Jack Munnick of 13 Wyman Street, Laurence Rand of 30 Hillandale Road and Michael Goldstein of 11 Holly Lane Drive be hereby appointed to the Village of Rye Brook Ethics Committee for the next ensuing official year; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that Laurence Rand be hereby appointed Chairman. TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE ITEMS FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1993 PUBLIC HEARING 1. PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #2-1993 ENTITLED: ADDING A NEW SECTION 66-36 TO THE ZONING CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK TO PROVIDE FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE PERMIT FOR A SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT RESOLUTION 2. APPROVAL OF 1993-1994 VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BUDGET 3. APPOINTMENT OF POLICE OFFICER 21 004731 April 13, 1993 Mr. Joe Kucera, of 3 Berkley Road stated that he was here on behalf of the Port Chester/Rye Brook Blades Hockey Team. He stated that in the past, since 1989, the Recreation Commission and the Board of Trustees have granted the Blades Hockey Team $4,000 a year subsidy towards this program for the children of both Rye Brook and other communities. Recently at a meeting with the Recreation Department, we were informed that we would receive $4,000 for the 1992- 1993 season, however the Recreation Department was requested to cut$20,000 from their 1993- 1994 Budget which would eliminate our program, the Port Chester/Rye Brook Blades Hockey Team consisting of children between the ages of 12 and 18. We could not put this program on without the support that we are currently receiving. We were receiving support from the Village of Port Chester up until three years ago when we were notified that the program was being dropped from their budget. Mr. Kucera stated that he is here tonight to ask that the Board of Trustees to re-insert this $4,000 back into the Recreation Budget so we can carry on this program. Trustee Daly questioned how many children were residents from Rye Brook. Mr. Kucera stated that out of the 24 children that utilize the program, 8-10 children are from Rye Brook. It takes a tremendous amount of money to run this program as the price of their equipment and the ice time is very expensive and without this money, the children will have to pay much more than the current fee of $550 from November to March. The reason we have this program is because Port Chester and Rye Brook Schools do not offer this program as the City of Rye and other communities do. We build character, sportsmanship and we teach them the rules of the game and how to skate. We have gone through our budget and tried to eliminate many expenses and one of the major expenses was bus transportation which the children do not have to pay for. Mayor Cresenzi thanked Mr. Kucera and stated that the Board would consider his request. Trustee Solomon asked for an update on the letter to Martin Rogowsky regarding the situation on Bowman Avenue. Administrator Russo stated that he spoke with Mr. Rogowsky and he was going to see if he could get some assistance from the County Public Works Department. We are still awaiting a response. We are having our contractor look at the feasibility of moving the old flashing school crossing sign that was on South Ridge Street and reinstalling it over at Bowman Avenue. It has also been most beneficial that the Chief of Police has speed enforcement on Bowman Avenue now. Trustee Zuckerman questioned the status of the request of the "No Turn on Red" at Glenville Road. 22 004732 i April 13, 1993 Chief Santoro stated that it was his understanding that the State has approved it and they just need the signage, however he would make a phone call tomorrow. Trustee Daly reiterated that Chief Santoro should speak to Sgt. Matthews about the alternate parking on Barber Place. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, the Meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.M. Respectfully Submitted, ��Q.l1,�GU11 Elizabeth Bottali Secretary to Village Board 23