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VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 28 1992
8:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ACTION
RESOLUTIONS
1. AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYEE,
BENEFITS & POLICIES PACKAGE
RE: SEXUAL HARASSMENT
2. APPROVING,ROYAL EXECUTIVE PARK
TAX SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
3 . APPROVING RETAINER AGREEMENT
KEANE & BEANE, P.C.
4. APPROVING RECREATION REGISTRATION
FEE INCREASES
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5. AMENDING PROCUREMENT POLICY
REGARDING BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
6. CHECK REGISTER
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
7. JANE SAFFIR SMITH
RE: RESIGNATION FROM THE ZONING
CODE UPDATE COMMITTEE
8. MARIAN M. SHEA
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
RYE, RYE BROOK, PORT CHESTER
RE: LEGISLATION RESTRICTING IDLING
OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINES
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1i9. MAY 6, 1992
110. MAY 12, 1992
11. MAY 26, 1992
12 . JUNE 9, 1992
13 . JUNE 15, 1992
NEXT MEETING DATE
AUGUST 11, 1992 - 8 : 00 P.M.
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE OFFICES
90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET
RYE BROOK, NEW YORK
JULY 28, 1992
8: 00 P.M.
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 R. Daly
Trustee Joseph Pellino
Trustee Randy A. Solomon
Trustee Gary J. Zuckerman
Also present were:
Christopher J. Russo, Village Administrator
Lori Ann DeMarco, Ass1t to Village Administrator
Ken Powell, Village Attorney
Joseph Cortese, Village Treasurer
Robert J. Santoro, Police Chief
Thomas Hroncich, Superintendent of Recreation & Parks
Takashi Takeichi, Receiver of Taxes, City of Tokyo
Elizabeth Czajkowski, Secretary to Village Board
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Mayor Cresenzi introduced Mr. Kenneth Powell, the new Village of
Rye Brook Attorney. Mr. Powell is with the firm of Maroney,
Ponzini & Spencer and will be representing the Village of Rye Brook
for the rest of the official year. Mayor Cresenzi welcomed him
aboard and wished him good luck.
Administrator Russo introduced Takashi Takeichi, who is visiting us
from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. He will be visiting the
Village for two weeks and he would best be described as the "Hope
Vespia" of Tokyo, as he collects taxes.
Mayor Cresenzi welcomed Takashi to the Village of Rye Brook.
Mr. Takeichi stated that he was very happy to be here.
Mayor Cresenzi stated that item #1, will be tabled for this
evening, pending further review by the Village Attorney. Item #2
will also be tabled for this evening.
Attorney Powell stated that there were a few draft agreements sent
to the Village and there are a few points concerning the
disposition of certioraris and grievances and how they were filed
which need clarification. He added that he will follow up on this
with the Town of Rye and report back to the Village in time to be
on the Agenda for the August 11, 1992 meeting.
3. APPROVING RETAINER AGREEMENT
KEANE & BEANE* P.C.
Trustee Pellino pointed out that this agreement would include
specific matters that Mr. Beane was working on that needed to be
resolved.
Mr. Heller questioned if there is a limit on the amount of hours
that he can put in.
Trustee Daly stated that Mr. Beane must first meet with the Village
Board prior to dealing with any litigation.
Mayor Cresenzi added that the Board will be meeting with him from
time to time for updates as to where we stand on certain issues and
how much time and money has been expended. Mr. Beane will also
keep time sheets and time logs to be submitted for payment.
Mr. Heller stated that this could get very expensive, if he were to
put in 1, 000 hours, that is over $140, 000. He questioned if this
was in the budget.
Mayor Cresenzi replied that the Village would not allow this to
happen as the Board will be meeting with Ed Beane on an ongoing
basis with regard to this matter.
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On Motion made by Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman,
the following resolution was hereby adopted:
RESOLUTION
RETAINER AGREEMENT
KEANE & BEANE, P.C.
RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Village of Rye Brook be hereby
authorized to enter into retainer agreement with Keane & Beane,
P.C. for Special Counsel Services for the period commencing July 8,
1992 and concluding May 31, 1993 at the rate of $140. 00 per hour
according to the terms set forth in the attached agreement.
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
4. APPROVING RECREATION REGISTRATION
FEE INCREASES
On Motion made by Trustee Daly, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the
following resolution was hereby adopted:
RESOLUTION
APPROVING RECREATION REGISTRATION FEE INCREASES
RESOLVED, that the following Recreation registration fees for the
Fall of 1992 be hereby increased as follows:
PROGRAM TITLE FEE
Youth Basketball $35. 00
Ice Skating $120. 00
(9 weeks)
Drop - In Center $250. 00 School Year
(43 weeks) $40. 00 Monthly
Ladies Bowling $20. 00
(34 weeks)
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
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Trustee Daly questioned if the price for the Drop in Center was a
comparable price and if it would deter residents from joining.
Mr. Hroncich, Superintendent of Recreation and Parks replied that
the price has been increased in the last few years and the program
has continued to be of interest to the residents. We have also
expanded the program. Two years ago the program ran from October
to March 31st and last year was the first year we were open the
entire school year.
Trustee Zuckerman questioned if the Recreation Department would
consider extending the hours of the Drop In Center to 6:00 p.m. or
6: 30 p.m. He has had a few parents suggest this because some work
late and cannot pick their children up by 5:30 p.m. He suggested
that Mr. Hroncich take an informal survey to see if there is a need
and if this is possible.
Mr. Hroncich stated that he would look into this, however the same
type of request was made for the daycamp program to continue later
to help out working parents. We had phone calls and residents
coming into the office making this request. It turned out that the
only two parents that took advantage of this option came from the
Port Chester Camp.
Trustee Zuckerman stated that perhaps people have not taken
advantage of these programs because of the lack of publicity.
Maybe we can work with the PTA to get more information out to the
public.
Mr. Hroncich stated that he would contact the PTA at Ridge Street
School.
Trustee Daly questioned where the Drop In Center program was held.
Mr. Hroncich explained that it is located in the basement
underneath the new gym at Ridge Street School.
Trustee Daly questioned if this program is available to District #4
children and if they are aware of it.
Mr. Hroncich repled that all programs are open to the District #4
children and the information is made available in the recreation
newsletter which is mailed to all residents.
Trustee Zuckerman questioned if there has been any intent to get
people from District #4 and set up a program in one of the other
elementary schools.
Mr. Hroncich answered that this has not been done. It has been a
long ongoing discussion and there is a good possibility that it may
happen. There could be the same type of program at every one of
the schools if the people are interested.
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Administrator Russo stated that a problem does exist in terms of
elementary schools in the Port Chester district. In two of the
schools, there are Port Chester and Rye Brook students mixed
together and only Rye Brook children are covered under the Rye
Brook Recreation Umbrella, therefore, only they are able to go to
this program. The Middle School would be under a whole different
category. You would not be able to get the Elementary School level
children at the middle school for this type of program, and the
teen drop in center, which is held at Garibaldi Place, consists of
mostly District #4 children.
Trustee Zuckerman stated that the Port Chester School system has a
policy that whatever you do for one school, you have to do for all
of them.
Mr. Hroncich stated that whatever we do for a Rye Brook child, we
will have to do for the Port Chester child if they attend the same
school.
Trustee Pellino stated that District 04 children who live in Rye
Brook can participate in the program at Ridge Street School
assuming that they can get transportation to the School. This
information is in the Recreation Newsletter. He questioned if we
could indicate on our Cable Channel and in the Newsletter that
these programs are open to all Rye Brook residents. He would like
to be sure that the residents understand that even though the
program is being held in District #5, it is still open to Rye Brook
residents that live in District #4 .
Mayor Cresenzi stated that we could indicate this both in the
Recreation newsletter and on Cable TV.
Trustee Solomon questioned which Elementary School District #4
children attend.
Mr. Hroncich replied that they go to either Park Avenue or Kennedy
School.
Mr. Heller suggested that they organize a program at the Middle
School and involve not only the Ridge Street School PTA, but also
the PTA from the schools in Port Chester. Involving the parents
would involve the children.
Mayor Cresenzi stated that it could be explored, however the best
thing is to open a drop in center at another school in Rye Brook.
Trustee Zuckerman stated the problem is not this Board, as we are
very open-minded. Some pressure should be put on the PTA's in Port
Chester. They may not even be aware of the what programs are
available in Rye Brook. We need to bring in the whole Village of
Port Chester, so as not to discriminate, but to work together.
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S. AMENDING PROCUREMENT POLICY
REGARDING BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
On Motion made by Trustee Solomon, seconded by Trustee Daly, the
following resolution was hereby adopted:
RESOLUTION
AMENDING PROCUREMENT POLICY REGARDING BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
RESOLVED, that the Procurement Policy regarding Bidding
Requirements adopted by the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees
January 14, 1992 be hereby amended as follows:
ESTIMATED AMOUNT
OF PURCHASE CONTRACT METHOD
From: $ 250 - $2 , 999 Verbal Quotations
To: $1, 000 - $2 , 999 Verbal Quotations
ESTIMATED AMOUNT
OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT METHOD
From: $ 250 - $2,999 Verbal Quotations
To: $2 , 000 - $4,999 Verbal Quotations
and be it;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Section D of this policy also be amended to
read as follows:
D. Goods or services under $1, 000 for Purchase Contracts
and goods and services under $2, 000 for Public Works
Contracts. The time and documentation required to
purchase through this Policy may be more costly than the
item itself and would, therefore, not be in the best
interest of the taxpayer.
and be it;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that all other provisions of the Procurement
Policy regarding Bidding Requirements adopted January 14, 1992
shall remain unchanged.
Administrator Russo explained that this resolution is to raise the
limit for the three quote requirement for purchase contracts and
public works contracts. The municipalities got together on this
and found that the hours put into meeting these requirements
haven't saved us any money.
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
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PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
1. Every purchase to be made must be initially reviewed to
determine whether it is a purchase contract or a public works
contract. Once that determination is made, a good faith effort
will be made to determine whether it is known or can reasonably be
expected that the aggregate amount to be spent on the item of
supply or service is not subject to competitive bidding, taking
into account past purchases and the aggregate amount to be spent in
a year. The following items are not subject to competitive bidding
pursuant to Section 103 of the General Municipal Law: purchase
contracts under $10, 000 and public works contracts under $20,000,
emergency purchases, certain municipal hospital purchases, goods
purchased from agencies for the blind or severely handicapped,
goods purchased from correctional institutions, purchases under
state and county contracts, and surplus and second-hand purchases
from another governmental entity.
The decision that a purchase is not subject to competitive
bidding will be documented in writing by the individual making the
purchase. This documentation may include written or verbal quotes
from vendors, a memo from the purchaser indicating how the decision
was arrived at, a copy of the contract indicating the source which
makes the item or service exempt, a memo from the purchaser
detailing the circumstances which led to an emergency purchase, or
any other written documentation that is appropriate.
2 . All goods and services will be secured by use of written
requests for proposals, written quotations, verbal quotations, or
any other method that assures goods will be purchased at the lowest
price and that favoritism will be avoided, except in the following
circumstances: purchase contracts over $10, 000 and public works
contracts over $20, 000, goods purchased from agencies for the blind
or severely handicapped pursuant to Section 175-b of the State
Finance Law, goods purchased from correctional institutions
pursuant to 186 of the Correction Law, purchases under state
contracts pursuant to Section 104 of the General Municipal Law,
purchases under county contracts pursuant to Section 103 (3) of the
General Municipal Law, or purchases pursuant to subdivision 6 of
this policy.
3 . The following method of purchase will be used when required by
this policy in order to achieve the highest savings:
ESTIMATED AMOUNT
OF PURCHASE CONTRACT METHOD
$1, 000 - $2, 999 Verbal Quotations
$3 , 000 - $9, 999 Written/Fax Quotations
Written Request for Proposals
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ESTIMATED AMOUNT
OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT METHOD
$2, 000 - $4,999 Verbal Quotations
[$3 , 000 - $4, 9991 [Written/Fax Quotations]
$5,000 - $19, 999 Written Fax Quotations or
Written Request for Proposals
A good faith effort shall be made to obtain the required
number of proposals of quotations. If the purchaser is unable to
obtain the required number of proposals or quotations, the
purchaser will document the attempt made at obtaining the
proposals. In no event shall the failure to obtain the proposals
be a bar to the procurement.
4. Documentation is required of each action taken in connection
with each procurement.
5. Documentation and an explanation is required whenever a
contract is awarded to other than the lowest responsible offeror.
This documentation will include an explanation of how the award
will achieve savings or how the offeror was not responsible. A
determination that the offeror is not responsible shall be made by
the purchaser and may not be challenged under any circumstances.
6. Pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 104-b(2) (f) , the
procurement policy may contain circumstances when, or types of
procurement for which, in the sole discretion of the governing
body, the solicitation of alternative proposals or quotations will
not be in the best interest of the municipality. In the following
circumstances it may not be in the best interest of the Village of
Rye Brook to solicit quotations or document the basis for not
accepting the lowest bid:
A. Professional services or services requiring special or
technical skill, training or expertise. The individual or company
must be chosen based on accountability, reliability,
responsibility, skill, education and training, judgement, integrity
and moral worth. These qualifications are not necessarily found in
the individual or company that offers the lowest price and the
nature of these services are such that they do not readily lend
themselves to competitive procurement procedures.
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In determining whether a service fits into this category the
Board of Trustees shall take into consideration the following
guidelines: (a) whether the services are subject to state
licensing or testing requirements, (b) whether substantial formal
education or training is a necessary prerequisite to the
performance of services, and (c) whether the services require a
personal relationship between the individual and municipal
officials. Professional or technical services shall include but
not be limited to the following: services of an attorney, services
of a physician, services of an architect, technical services of an
engineer engaged to prepare plans, maps and estimates, securing
insurance coverage and/or services of an insurance broker, services
of a certified public accountant, investment management services,
printing services involving extensive writing, editing or art-work,
management of municipality owned property, and computer software or
programming services for customized programs, or services involved
in substantial modification and customizing of pre-packaged
software.
B. Emergency purchases pursuant to Section 103 (4) of the
General Municipal Law. Due to the nature of this exception, these
goods or services must be purchased immediately and a delay in
order to seek alternate proposals may threaten the life, health,
safety, or welfare of the residents. This section does not
preclude alternate proposals if time permits.
C. Purchases of surplus and second-hand goods from any
source. If alternate proposals are required, the Village is
precluded from purchasing surplus and second-hand goods at auctions
or through specific advertised sources where the best prices are
usually obtained. It is also difficult to try to compare prices of
used goods and a lower price may indicate an older product.
D. Goods or services under $1, 000 for Purchase Contracts and
goods and services under $2 , 000 for Public Works Contracts. The
time and documentation required to purchase through this policy may
be more costly than of the taxpayer.
7 . This policy shall be effective immediately.
6. CHECK REGISTER
On Motion made by Trustee Pellino, 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;
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On-Line Checks: #4888-5047
Hand Checks: 10050-10055
Payroll Checks: #7508-7610
Environmental: #353-354
Recreational Trust #569-570
(Birthday Run)
Capital: 1015
Recreational Trust NONE
(Building Fees) :
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves payment of the above-
mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof.
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
WRITTEN COARRINICATIONS
7. JANE SAFFIR SMITH
RE: RESIGNATION FROM THE ZONING CODE UPDATE COMMITTEE
Administrator Russo read a letter from Mayor Cresenzi thanking Jane
for her contributions to the Village of Rye Brook.
Mayor Cresenzi thanked Jane publicly adding that she has put in a
lot of time and hours over the years.
Trustee Pellino added that many people do not know the time and
effort that Jane has dedicated to the Village of Rye Brook over the
years, first as the Village Clerk, a Trustee and then as a member
and Chairman of the Zoning Code Update Committee. He also thanked
Jane for the many years of dedicated public service to this
Village.
8. MARIAN M. SHEA, LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
RYE, RYE BROOK, PORT CHESTER
RE: LEGISLATION RESTRICTING IDLING OF MOTOR VEHICLE ENGINES
Administrator Russo explained that this letter is to obtain support
to limit the idling of Motor Vehicle Engines. He stated that we
could have the Village Attorney look into this.
Mayor Cresenzi stated that we have a problem with the shopping
centers and the schools pertaining to this.
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Trustee Pellino questioned the level of enforceability of such an
ordinance in the kind of Village that we have. We don't have a
downtown and the shopping centers are really private property where
the Police, in order to enforce this law will have to enter private
property.
Trustee Daly stated that the Village Attorney should look into
this.
Trustee Pellino stated that the County law refers to vehicles on
public roads.
Trustee Daly stated that County law is for restrictions on vehicles
on County owned property.
Trustee Solomon pointed out that we enforce parking in fire lanes
on private property.
Chief Santoro stated that the law covers the issue of firelanes,
handicapped parking, DWI, wrong way and reckless driving. We would
have no back up from the State of New York, even if this were to be
adopted as a local law. The County has a law about certain size
trucks idling and there are also environmental laws about this.
Administrator Russo stated that behind the Hilton, bordering the
residential property, we have had a problem about separate
refrigeration trucks which have noisy diesel motors.
Attorney Powell stated that school buses need to warm up in the
morning for much longer than three minutes.
Trustee Zuckerman questioned if we were able to enforce a County
Law.
Chief Santoro stated that there are many County Laws and we are not
County Police. - He would have to ask for a legal opinion on this.
Anthony Martinetti questioned if the State of New York had a law
through the Environmental Protection Agency on Motor Vehicle
Engines idling as most places have this restriction, especially in
New York City. In reference to the private property, he suggested
that the Village contact the County and the State and find out
exactly what the law on the books is.
Mayor Cresenzi agreed that we needed more information regarding
private property.
Mr. Heller stated that we do not need another ordinance, however
the public service people do not have to keep their engines running
either. He saw a Police Car running for 20 minutes with the Police
Officer sitting in the car.
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APPROVAL OF MINU'T'ES
9. MAY 6, 1992
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10. MAY 12 , 1992
11. MAY 26, 1992
12 . JUNE 9, 1992
13 . JUNE 15, 1992
On Motion made by Trustee Solomon, seconded by Trustee Pellino the
Minutes of May 6, 1992, May 12 , 1992 , May 26, 1992, June 9, 1992
and June 15, 1992 were hereby approved.
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
NEXT MEETING DATE
AUGUST 11, 1992 - 8 : 00 P.M.
Mayor Cresenzi announced that the Public Service Commission is
holding a Public Hearing regarding the Water Rates on August 3,
1992 at 1: 00 p.m. and also at 7: 00 p.m. for those who are
interested. It is sponsored by the Village of Port Chester and is
being held at the Rye Town Meeting Room located at 10 Pearl Street
in Port Chester.
Trustee Solomon questioned how close we are to having the Fire
Study completed.
Administrator Russo stated that within a few weeks, it should be
done as there was a delay in getting some information. If we do
not have this by the August 11, 1992 meeting night, we will
definitely have a date as to when.
Administrator Russo stated that in regard to the Ashgrove project,
the Village Board must take action at their August 11, 1992 meeting
and make a Declaration with regard to the Environmental process.
We have been updating Attorney Powell on this matter.
Trustee Solomon questioned if we have gone out to bid on Road
Resurfacing yet.
Administrator Russo replied that we are currently out to bid on
Road Resurfacing.
Trustee Solomon questioned how Loch Lane is progressing.
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Administrator Russo stated that we met with Dolph Rotfeld a couple
of weeks ago, who had communicated with Mr. Lord, the major
property owner, with regard to the stream. The next step was to
contact the other two residents who have part of the stream who
must have their portion taken care of.
Trustee Zuckerman question if Mr. Circosta has completed the report
on this that he had requested a while ago.
Administrator Russo stated that he would look into it.
Trustee Zuckerman stated that the Environmental Protection Agency
has finally sent out a Fact Sheet regarding the superfund update on
the Mercury Contamination at 55 Hillandale Road. It is a very
brief description. He asked if Administrator Russo could possibly
write to them requesting more details, and also if they could
possibly present a map to us as to where the Mercury contamination
was, how far down they searched and in what debris the
contamination existed in any particular site so that the residents
in the area could feel confident that his problem is being taken
care of.
Administrator Russo stated that they used a map at their public
meetings but does not know how old that map was. He sent a letter
and gave them a time frame as to when we need the site back for the
turning and tub grinding process. The deadline is August 15, 1992 .
They are currently evaluating that request and will be getting back
to us soon.
Trustee Zuckerman questioned what would happen if the clean up was
not finished by the deadline.
Administrator Russo stated that if they do not leave the site by
August 15, 1992, then the leaves would have to be tub grinded more
frequently and this would mean a higher cost to the Village. He
added that he should be hearing from the EPA by the end of the week
as to the date when they will be finishing up.
Trustee Pellino stated that he had hoped to discuss Local Law #3-
1988 but Mr. Gissen is not present this evening. He questioned if
the Board would be discussing this tonight or would rather wait
until the August Board meeting.
Mayor Cresenzi stated that Mr. Gissen would be attending the August
Board Meeting and it would be better to wait until then. He added
that perhaps the Zoning Update Committee would also have completed
their preliminary report, which is somewhat related to this
discussion.
Mr. Benvenuti of 27 Westview Avenue stated that the bulldozer at
the Merritt and Holby property has been starting work as early as
6:55 a.m. , which is very unfair to the neighbors in the area. Also
there are two trucks parked illegally on the same property. One is
a Bread Delivery Truck and the other is a Coffee Truck.
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Mr. Benvenuti added that they start up at 4 :30 a.m. , run on diesel
fuel and are very loud. He suggested that the Board do something
about this, as Merritt and Holby have not been very helpful.
Mr. Benvenuti questioned if Local Law #2 - 1992 has been filed with
the State and if it is was enforceable yet.
Mayor Cresenzi replied that the law has not been filed yet and is
not enforceable.
Mr. Benvenuti stated that the people on Roanoke were forced to
change their numbers and it was done illegally.
Mayor Cresenzi stated that the power to change the numbers existed
prior to this Local Law, which deals with the display of house
numbers being required to be visible from the street.
Mr. Benvenuti stated that he and three other residents did a tour
of the Village and found that hundreds of properties will have to
change their numbers to comply with this law. On North and South
streets, the South end should have the lower numbers and the North
end should have the higher numbers, which means that every home on
Ridge Street will have to change their numbers because the high
numbers start at the wrong end. He questioned if this is what the
Board really wants.
Trustee Zuckerman explained that this basically deals with new
construction. It refers to a numbering plan for the Village, but
it does not say that numbering that does not follow this plan needs
to be changed. If they are drastically different, such as odd and
even numbers on the same side, those can be changed.
Mr. Benvenuti stated that he and other residents have a different
interpretation of this law than the Board does.
Trustee Soloman suggested that we refer this to the Village
Attorney, although he receives the same impression as Trustee
Zuckerman, and also feels that nobody is going to have change their
numbers unless there is a specified problem.
Mr. Heller informed the Board that the tree companies working for
Con Edison are doing a disastrous job on the trees on Lincoln
Avenue. They are not professional tree surgeons as one tree has a
hole right through it and will probably die. He further stated
that on the lower end of the Rye Ridge Shopping Center there are
only two handicapped parking spaces and there should be more as
required by law.
Mayor Cresenzi stated that the Village would look into these
matters.
Mr. Heller stated that on Anderson Hill Road, he thought the
developer was going to put up berming and screening.
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Mayor Cresenzi stated that nothing was changed on the plans, this
is just the phasing and the way that the project is being
completed.
Mr. Heller suggested that the trees be put up as soon as possible
so that they have sufficient time to grow.
Mr. Martinetti stated that in reference to Local Law #2 - 1992, he
questioned if Trustee Zuckerman would sit down and go over item by
item and explain the law, as it seems that this was made just for
Roanoke Avenue. It is terrible.
Mayor Cresenzi explained that no one has the law in front of them
this evening and it will be looked into by our Village Attorney and
will then be discussed at the August 11th Board meeting.
Mr. Martinetti questioned if the Board would like some input from
the residents.
Mayor Cresenzi stated that we have held many Public Hearings and
have the minutes which include all the input and comments from the
residents, which is available for the Board to review.
Mr. Martinetti stated that the original reason for this law was
911, which is not really what this addresses.
Mr. Benvenuti added that at a previous meeting, Mr. Russo stated
that there would be no more than 30 changes and now there might be
hundreds of changes.
Mayor Cresenzi stated that the changes were supposed to be minimal,
and we are not out to renumber the Village. Let us get an opinion
from our Village Attorney and discuss this further.
Mr. Martinetti stated that it seems that the Director of Public
Works has so much discretion here that if he wants to renumber the
Village, he can .do so. That is included in Section D so you might
as well get rid of the rest of the law and say the Public Works guy
can go out and do whatever he wants.
AWDIMNMENT
On Motion duly made and seconded, the Meeting was adjourned at 9: 10
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Czajk wski
Secretary to Village Board
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