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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-06-26 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes i AGENDA VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK JUNE 2.6, 1990 8:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ACTION PUBLIC HEARING 1. COMMUTER SATELLITE PARKING GRANT PROPOSAL/ BOWMAN AVENUE. RESOLUTIONS 2. AMMENDMENT TO EMPLOYEES BENEFITS & POLICIES PACKAGE. 3. AWARDING CONTRACT 1 90-01 FOR THE CLEANING OF THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE. 4. CHECK REGISTER 5. APPROVAL OF SUMMER MEETING DATES WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE 6. DENA L. BOCK, COMMUNITY EDUCATION COORDINATOR _ RE: THANK YOU - MEN'I'AL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF' WES'TCHESTER COUNTY - PROCLAIMING MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MAY 8, 1990 MAY 22, 1990 i I 00653 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TILE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RYE 13R00K VILLAGE OFFICES 90 SOUTH RIDGE S'TREE'T R79 BROOK, NEW YORK JUNG 26, 1990 CONVENE MEETING The Meeting of the Board of Trustees was cal..led to order by Mayor CreeenZi at 5:05 p.m. in the Meeting Room and the Pledge of Allegiance followed. Present Were the following members of the Bonr.d: Mayor Salvatore M. Cresenzi. Trustee Michele R. Mendici.no Trustee Francis L. F.i.lipowski. .Crusted Robert J. Ravich Trustee Jane Saffir. Smith was not in attendance. Also present were: Christopher J. Russo, Village Administrator Edward F. Beane, Village Attorney Lori Ann DeMarco, Ass t, to the Village Admi.n.lstrat:or. Elizabeth Czajkowski, Secretary to the VII.Inge Hoard Director of Public: Works, Rocco C.ircosta and V.1.l.l.inge 'Treasurer, Joseph Cortese were not in attendance nt this meot.i.ng. i I , A fr * Ir k A W 001654 June 26, 1990 i PUBLIC HEARING 1. SATELLITE COMMUTER PARKING LOT - BOWMAN AVENUE/RYE Mayor Cresenzi convened the Public Hearing and suggested that Administrator Russo explain the details of this proposal.. Administrator Russo explained that the Village applied to the Metro-North Division of the MTA in 1988 to be involved in their Grant and Loan Program to propose the development of a satellite commuter parking lot on Bowman Avenue on Rye City Owned property. At the time, we were actively researching alternatives that would increase the availability of committer parking for Rye Brook residents and three proposals were brought forward. First, a metering of the Rye City station parking lot which Is owned by Metro North, second, the Satellite parking lot proposal, and third, the construction of a parking garage on the MTA property at the Rye City train station. We then submitted a grant application in order to respond to the concern at the time. In addition, a Village wide survey of all- known commuters from Rye Brook was conducted. overwhelmingly, the responses received conveyed that it was not a bad .idea, however people would elect to park at the satellite lot only .if they could not obtain a parking permit to park at the Rye City or Port Chester stations. We then discovered that there was a possibility of receiving additional funding through the County Department of Transportation which would satisfy the Village's contribution. The result would be a parking lot that may not cost the Village anything. However, the Village would have to oversee the entire project and would not be able to restrict any portion of :It to Rye Brook residents. Our feeling toward this project: was negative, however, we did not want to reject the proposal without receiving feedback from the Public. Joe Pellino, of 8 Terrace Court stated that he was against the proposal because of the potential danger that .it may cause to the students at the Port Chester. Middle School., Randy Solomon, of 65 Valley 'Terrace questioned whether we would be able to receive revenue from this parking lot. Administrator Russo stated, in response to Mr. . Solomon's question, that we would not be able to make a profit from the parking lot because of the grant money that we are ,receiving for it. Also, we could not restrict: usage of the parking lot to Rye Brook residents. Sidney Frank, of 4 Jean Lane mentioned that the parking lot; would be an added eyesore for the Village of. Rye Brook as well as nn unnecessary burden to the Police Department to secure this area from theft. -1- 001 615- 5 June 26, 1990 Roger Herman of 25 Lincoln Avenue asked Mr. Russo if he knew what was going on in Port Chester. Mr. Russo ,responded that we have been .in contact with Port Chester, and they rejected the MTA funding due to complications they encountered. Mayor Cresenzi and the Trustees explained that they were not in favor of this proposal, however they wanted to give the public the chance to express their opinions. Mr. Solomon asked Mr. Russo about the availability of parking at the Port Chester station. Mr. Russo explained that the policy was to allow people who held permits last year first choice before referring to a general waiting .list. The idea of having a bus route to the train station from Rye Brook was raised by Emily Stark of 3 Sunset Road. The Mayor explained that consideration of a Bus route was discussed and neither the County nor the MTA had any interest in providing that type of transportation. He stated that their best idea was to expand available parking in The City of Rye. The Mayor then concluded that if there were no further questions he would like to call for a vote to close the hearing. Therefore on Motion made by Trustee Mendi.cino, seconded by Trustee Ravich, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the Public Hearing was closed. RESOLUTIONS 2. AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & POLICIES PACRAGE. Administrator Russo explained that two items, one .relating to Sick Leave and extended circumstances and the other relating to the Professional Development Program, were discussed during Budget time. The Village has decided to implement a 3 step extended sick leave system and Administrator Russo highlighted the specifics of this new plan. i I -2- 001656' June 26, 1990 i The professional development program provides for up to a maximum of one thousand dollars per fiscal year for tuition and book reimbursement for pre-approved courses with a completion grade of a "C" or better. Trustee Filipowski suggested that the completion grade be changed to a "B" or better and the Board unanimously supported this amendment. Trustee Filipowski also raised a question relating to section 14, the Board of Ethics. Mayor C.resenzi decided to include discussion of this topic in the July meeting to determine the number of members of that Board. it was suggested that the Board consist of 3 members as opposed to 5 members. Trustee Filipowski noted further that in item number. 13, Persona:L Days, some changes in Language should be made in the text as it appears vague and ambiguous. Also, the Employee Benefits & Policies manual should state that pre-written departmental. approval is required. Also the language in item number 24, Termination, is incorrect. Attorney Beane stated that if anyone else had additional. corrections, they should be submitted to him and he will make the proper changes. Therefore, on motion made by Trustee Ravich and seconded by Trustee Mendicino, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following Resolution was adopted! RESOLUTION AMENDMENTS TO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & POLICIES PACKAGE RESOLVED, that the Rye Brook Employee Benefits and Policies Package adopted by the Village Board of Trustees on September 27, 1988 be hereby amended to include a section number 12 entitled "Extended Sick Leave" and a section number 29 entitled "Professional Development". 3. AWARDING CONTRACT." # 90-01 FOR THE CLEANING OF THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE. on motion made by Trustee Ravich and seconded by Trustee Mend.ic.ino with a unanimous vote of the Board, the 'following Resolution was adopted! -3- 001657 June 26, 1990 RESOLUTION AWARDING OF CONTRACT # 90-01 CLEANING MUNICIPAL OFFICES WHEREAS, proposals for the cleaning of Municipal Offices as set forth in the specifications, were mailed to eight vendors; and WHEREAS, on Wednesday, June 20, 1990 two bids received were publicly opened and read, and thereafter reviewed by the Village Administrator and the Director of Public Works; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Edlin Enterprises Inc. of 57 Wheeler Avenue of Pleasantville, N.Y. , is hereby awarded Contract # 90-01. for the cleaning of Municipal. Offices and the bid price of $609.00 per month for the period of 7/1/90 - 5/31/91 and the bid price of $61.1,83 per month for the period of 6/7./91 - 5/31/92. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Administrator is hereby authorized to execute all agreements in connection to Contract # 90-01, 4. CHECK REGISTER Therefore on Motion made by Trustee Filipowski and seconded by Trustee Mendicino with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION CHUCK 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: #00746-00915 Hand Checks: #08319-08341 Payroll Checks: #01.537-01828 NOW, THEREFORE. , BE IT. RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves payment of the above-mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof.. -4- 001658 June 26, 1990 5.APPROVAL OF SUMMER MEETING DATES Mayor Cresenzi stated that there would be no Agenda meeting during July and August, only regular meetings. Therefore on Motion made by Trustee Mendic.ino and seconded by Trustee. Ravich with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following Resolution was adopted! RESOLUTION APPROVAL OF SUMMER MEETING DATES RESOLVED, that July 17, 1990 and August 14, 1990 be hereby approved as summer meeting dates for the regular meeting for the Village Board of Trustees. WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE 6. DENA L. BOCK, COMMUNITY EDUCATION COORDINATOR RE: THANK YOU - MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY - PROCLAIMING MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion made by Trustee Ravich and seconded by Trustee Filipowski with a unanimous vote of the Board the Minutes of May B, 1.990 and May 22, 1990 were approved as amended. DISCUSSION Joe Pellino complained that the conditions left-. by Con Edison, the Water company, and the Telephone Company are terrible. The Mayor stated that they will go over their time frame on street repairs and if the work done is unsatisfactory, the Village may complete the repairs and charge them. i -5- 00165 June 26, 1990 ADJOURNMCNT There being no further discussion, on Motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn the Meeting at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Pl.iz eth Czajlc si-i. Secretary to the Village Board I i _g_