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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-12-17 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes AGENDA VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1991 6:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ACTION RESOLUTIONS 1. MOBIL OIL RIDGE STREET & BOWMAN AVENUE SECTION 1, BLOCK 23 LOTS 1A, 3, 4, 5, Al - 2A 2B REFERRAL. TO THE ZONING BOARD AND PLANNING BOARD SITE PLAN APPLICATION 2. SVETKO IVANOV 82 VALLEY TERRACE SECTION 1, BLOCK 6B, LOTS 6-12 APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION 3. COURT REVENUES 4. RE.-APPOINTING AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICERS 5. DESIGNATING ARCHITECT FOR ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT 6. CHECK REGISTER APPROVAL OF MINUTES 7. NOVEMBER 12, 1991 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 8. MICHAEL. J. BORRELL.I RE: RESIGNATION FROM RYE BROOK RECREATION COMMISSION DISCUSSION 9. FIRE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION POLICY RECYCLE.! RECYCLE! RECYCLE! RECYCLE! RECYCLE! RECYCLE! 00208 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OFFICES VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK DECEMBER 17, 1991 6:00 P.M. CONVENE MEETING Mayor Cresenzi convened the Meeting at 6:10 p.m. 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 Robert J. Ravich was not in attendance at this meeting. Also present were; Christopher J. Russo, Village Administrator Lori. Ann DeMarco, Asst to Village Administrator Edward F. Beane, Village Attorney Rocco V. Circosta, Director of Public works Elizabeth Caajkowski, Secretary to Village Board Joseph Cortese, Village Treasurer was not in attendance at this meeting. - 1 - 00208,8 December. 17, 1991 Mayor Cresenzi stated that we would deviate from the Public Hearing section of the meeting to discuss the Fire Emergency Notification Policy with Fire Chief William Nethercott who is present this evening. Chief Nethercott stated that the Board of Trustees have never been notified in the past, but if necessary, it can be arranged so that the Fire Department dispatcher notifies each member of the Board. Recently, approximately 100 leaf fires took place in a time span of two weeks in the Village of Rye Brook, at all hoursof the night. Trustee Solomon questioned if reports are submitted to the Village. Chief Nethercott replied that reports are submitted to the Building Department once a month. Police Chief Santoro explained that normally every fire is responded to by the Police. He notifies Administrator Russo who determines who should be notified. It is not normal to notify the Administrator when there is a leaf fire unless it spreads to something that can be considered very dangerous. Administrator Russo stated that when he is notified by the Police Chief, he then notifies the Mayor. For example, when the West Street and the Ridge Street fires took place, he was notified and then notified the Mayor, who instructed him to notify the Trustees on the next business day. Trustee Solomon questioned if it is possible to notify the Board members within 24 to 48 hours, if there is a fatality or a very dangerous fire. Administrator Russo replied that the Board members will be notified on the next business day. Mayor Cresenzi stated that the notification plan will be greatly outlined and detailed in the upcoming emergency plan which the Village will be taking up in the next thirty to forty days. He then thanked Fire Chief Nethercott for attending the meeting. 2. SVF.TKO IVANOV 82 VALLEY TERRACE. SECTION 1, BLOCK 6B, LOTS 6-12 APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION Attorney Beane summarized the resolution by saying that this is a two lot subdivision. The resolution grants subdivision approval, empowering the Mayor to sign the subdivision map in the event that certain conditions have been met to include the developers obtaining the necessary approvals from Westchester County Department of Health and any other governmental agency. The developer paying a recreation fee of $5,950 and in the event of, and prior to any blasting, the developer is required to obtain a general liability insurance policy in the minimum amount of $3,000,000, naming the Village as the additional insured. 2 - 002083 December 17, 1992 Galled Blasting Liability Insurance in the In addition, another clic ,all g Y , policy minimum amount of $3,000,000 shall be made, naming the Village as the additional insured. These policies shall remain in full force and effect until the construction is completed and the Certificate of Occupancy is issued. The Village of Rye Brook has the right to retain a consulting engineer for blasting, if deemed necessary for which the developer will pay the fee. Mr. Colangelo requested that the Board allow Mr. Ivanov, if in fact there is blasting, some input in regard to retaining the consultant. Mr. Circosta stated that the Village would sit down with Mr. Tvanov and discuss which consultant would be obtained, however, the final decision would belong to the Village. Mr. Colangelo stated that Mr. Ivanov will make every effort to avoid blasting. He has already consulted with Engineers and Excavation experts already. He requests that the Recreation Trust Fund be paid in two installments. It is only a one lot subdivision with a sizeable amount of money to be paid all at once. Mayor Cresenzi stated that two installments would be sufficient, one at the signing of the map and one six months thereafter. Attorney Beane added that if the second payment is not paid, the subdivision lapses. On Motion made by Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Daly, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION SVETKO TVANOV 82 VALLEY TERRACE SECTION 1, BLOCK 6B, LATS 6-12 APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees reviewed an application from -Svetko Tvanov for Subdivision Approval on property consisting of approximately .60 acres and located an 82 Valley Terrace in the Village of Rye Brook; said premises is known on the Official Tax Map of the Village of Rye Brook as Section 1, Block 6b, Lots 6-12; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees referred this application to the Planning Board on October 8, 1991; and WHEREAS, said application was reviewed by the Planning Board on October 10, 1991; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board requested and received reports from and consulted with the Village Engineer and Village Planners; and _ 3 _ 002084' December 17, 1991 WHEREAS, the Planning Board recommended approval of the Subdivision an October 10, 1991; and WHEREAS, it was determined that the plan, as revised and submitted to the Board of Trustees would be appropriate for consideration of Subdivision Approval; and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on the proposed Subdivision by the Board of Trustees an November 25, 1991; and WHEREAS,the Village Board, acting in its capacity as lead Agency under SEAR, made a finding and determination that the proposed Subdivision did not have a significant impact on the environment under SEQR and adopted and incorporated this finding and determination in the Resolution as part of the Subdivision Approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Subdivision Approval is hereby granted to Svetko Ivanov for the premises located on 82 Valley Terrace subject to the requirements and regulations of the Village of Rye Brook and the terms and conditions as set forth in this Resolution and the notes and legends therein contained on said Subdivision Map; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby empowered to sign said Subdivision Map subject to, and only in the event that the applicant obtains all the necessary approvals from the Westchester County Department of Health and any other agency or governmental body having jurisdiction, including approval by the Village's Consultants on drainage, landscaping and tree preservation; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant shall pay to the Village of Rye Brook the sum of $5,950. as a donation to the Village Recreational Trust Fund to help meet the additional recreational needs of the Village. Said payment shall be made in two installments as follows: (a) the sum of $2,975. prior to the signing of the subdivision plat by the Mayor, and (b) the sum of $2,975. six (b) months from the date in which the Mayor signed the Plat. In addition to the above, the entire fee must be paid within one-year of the date of this subdivision resolution (December 17, 1991) . The applicant hereby agrees to be bound and obligated to make this payment and hereby waives whatever rights he may have, if any, to challenge the validity of this payment in any Federal or State Court, or administrative body in this or, any other jurisdiction. In the event the fee- is not paid in accordance with the above, the subdivision approved shall be null and void and of no further effect; and be it 4 002086 December 17, 1991 FURTHER RESOLVED, that prior to any blasting or similar activity occurring on the site, the Village of Rye Brook hereby requires the applicant to obtain a General Liability Insurance Policy in a minimum amount of Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000. ) , which policy shall name the Village of Rye Brook as an additional insured, and a copy of which shall be submitted to the Village of Rye Brook. In addition, prior to the commencement of any blasting activity, the applicant shall obtain Blasting Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of Three Million ($3,000,000. ) , which policy shall name the Village of Rye Brook as an F insured and a copy of which shall be submitted to Y_tre Village of Rye Brook. Both policies shall be maintained in full force and effect until the structure on the unimproved lot is completely constructed, and a Certificate of Occupancy for same is issued; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook shall have the right to retain a Consulting Engineer or firm, at the expense of the applicant to supervise and minimize the blasting activities to take place in said site. The applicant shall be afforded the opportunity to be involved in the selection process, including being apprised of the costs of such expert, however-, the Village shall have the right to choose the expert of it's choice notwithstanding the applicants disagreement. These requirements shall be in addition to, not in lieu of, the applicable provisions of the Village of Rye Brook local laws with respect to blasting activities; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Subdivision Plat shall include thereon, the following designation and legend: "This Subdivision Plat shall be subject to all requirements and conditions of the Final Subdivision Approval Resolution of the Village of Rye Brook, dated December 17, 1991; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant, his heirs, successors of assigns shall be obligated to provide a copy of this Final Subdivision Approval Resolution to every purchaser of a lot in this subdivision prior to the transfer of title of said lot to purchaser; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution of Final Subdivision Approval shall lapse if the Final Plat has not been filed in the Office of the Westchester County Clerk within six (6) months after the date of this Resolution; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall be binding on the applicant, his heirs, successors and assigns and upon the Village of Rye Brook, its heirs, successors and assigns. TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE TRUSTEE RAVICH ABSENT - 5 - 002086 December 17, 1991 2. MOBIL OIL RIDGE STREET & BOWMAN AVENUE SECTION 1, BLOCK 23 LOTS 1A, 3, 4, 5, Al - 2A 2B REFERRAL TO THE ZONING BOARD AND PLANNING BOARD SITE PLAN APPLICATION On Motion made by Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Soloman, the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION MOBIL OIL RIDGE STREET & BOWMAN AVENUE SECTION 1, BLOCK 23 LOTS 1A, 3, 4, 5, Al - 2A 2.B REFERRAL TO THE ZONING BOARD AND PLANNING BOARD STTF. PLAN APPLICATION WHEREAS, the Village Board of the Village of Rye Brook has received an application_ from Mobil Oil for Site Plan Approval at the premises located on Ridge Street & Bowman Avenue, Rye Brook, New York and known on the official Tax Maps of the Village of Rye Brook as Section 1, Block 23, Lots lA, 3, 4, 5, Al - 2A, 2B; NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of the Village of Rye Brook hereby refers this application to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals on this 17th day of December, 1991 for their review and recommendations; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant be required to contribute the sum of $1,000.00 to the Environmental Impact Account for planning and other consultant reviews, and should additional funds be required, the applicant shall contribute further to the Environmental Impact Account. Trustee Pellino questioned which Board would normally review the application first. Mayor Cresenai explained that when a site plan review requires a variance such as this one it makes more sense to have both Boards involved from the beginning. TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE TRUSTEE RAVICH ABSENT 6 - 0020€3 December 17, 1991 i 3. COURT REVENUES On Motion made by Trustee Solomon, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION COURT REVENUES WHEREAS, the State of New York retains locally generated revenues received by the Town of Rye Justice Court for the following State Vehicle and Traffic infractions; Section 1180 D Speed Zone Section 1111 (d) 1 Red Light Section 1127 (a) One-Way Street Section 1160 D Left Turn Section 1172 A Stop Signs and; WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brock has enacted, by Local Law, provisions to create Village Code Violations for the above referenced infractions, which provisions are as follows; Code Section Titles 7-88-9.A Speed Zones 7-88-6.A.3 Red Lights 7-88-18.A One-Way Street 11-85-67.-17-IA Left Turn 1.-88-17.A Stop Signs and; WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook is desirous of obtaining from the State of New York, the revenue generated by reason of violations of the foregoing, through the mutual assistance of the Town of Rye Justice Court; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees hereby request that the Town Board of the Town of Rye, by the passage of a mutual resolution, join in the implementation of the foregoing proposal for the Village of Rye Brook to obtain revenue from the State: of New York for those infractions which are written under the Village Code; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that such revenue be remitted to the Village of Rye Brook from the New York State Comptrollers office in the quarterly payment currently transmitted and such transaction be properly recorded on the corresponding quarterly reports from the Comptroller's Office, Justice Court Division; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution, and one similarly passed by the Town Board of the Town of Rye, be sent immediately to the State Comptroller for implementation. 7 0020€ 8 December 17, 1991 Administrator Russo stated that this is what resulted from the States inflation law that was passed which provides for the Village to obtain revenues on Village Code Violations which are similar to State Vehicle and Traffic violations. Judge Gioffre has also done research and met with the Village to discuss this. A similar resolution is on the Agenda for the Town Board Meeting this evening. Mayor Cresenxi added that our Police Department was enforcing certain laws and we were not receiving any revenue for that. TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESEN7I VOTING AYE TRUSTEE RAVICH ABSENT 4. RE-APPOINTING AUXILIARY POLICE. OFFICERS On Motion made by Trustee Daly, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the following Resolution was adopted:' RESOLUTION RE-APPOTNTTNG AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICERS WHEREAS, in order to promote volunteerism and to provide assistance in emergency situations, in September 1986, the Rye Brook Board of Trustees established the Office of Disaster and Emergency Services and the entity of Auxiliary Police to serve that office pursuant to the Defense Emergency Act of 1951, and the statutes of the State of New York; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Article 2.10, Section 26 of the Criminal Procedure Law, this Board hereby reappoints the following individuals as Auxiliary Police Officers for the calendar year' 1992; William V. Aughaven, Jr. 16 Mohegan Lane Tory Brainard 53 Winding Wood Road Paul Drimmer 12 Berkley Drive Mark Goldstein 23 Paddock Road - 8 - 00208J December 17, 1991 FURTHER RESOLVED, that Robert J. Ravich, 6 Hunter Drive, be reappointed an Auxiliary Police Officer and also as Assistant Deputy Local Director. Trustee Solomon questioned if there is a way to limit the membership of Auxiliary Police to residents or former residents only. Administrator Russo suggested that the Village Attorney should research this as there is a law in the State of New York that states that volunteers in Auxiliary Police and Fire do not have to reside in the locality of which they serve. Attorney Beane added that the Village cannot supercede the New York State Law. TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE TRUSTEE RAVICH ABSENT S. DESIGNATING ARCHITECT FOR ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT On Motion made by Trustee Pelline, seconded by Trustee Daly, the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ARCHITECT FOR ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees hereby designates Albert C. Moore & Associates of Bronxville, N.Y. as the Architectural Firm to develop plans and specifications for the reconstruction of the Anthony J. Posillipo Community Center; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into agreement between the Village of Rye Brook and Albert C. Moore & Associates for the cost through bidding and awarding of the contract for reconstruction of the Anthony J. Posillipo Community Center in an amount not to exceed $43,250; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that up to $50,000. be hereby appropriated from the Recreation Trust and Agency Account for Architectural and other services related to the reconstruction of the Anthony J. Posillipo Community Center. - 9 December 17, 1991 Ken Heller questioned if $750,000 is the maximum estimated. Mayor Cresenzi confirmed that $750,000 is a maximum estimated cost of the project and that only conceptual drawings have been developed. Dan Brown questioned how many stories the building would be and how much of the property it will take. Mayor Cresenzi stated that the building will only consist of one story, however it will take up more of the property it currently takes up. Mr. Brawn questioned how the parking lot would accommodate this many seniors and if they would be brought there by bus. Mayor Cresenzi stated that currently there is a 24 space parking lot there which will remain undisturbed. The new building will be built in conformance with our current zoning regulations. Most of the grass area will be built upon. Mr. Brown stated that the Village should put a parking lot in at the Village owned land on the corner. Mayor Cresenzi stated that the Village is aware of the corner lot and the potential does exist. Howard Rubin of Meadowlark Road questioned how this project will be funded. Mayor Cresenzi stated that we have received a $200,000 grant from Westchester County and it is most definite that $250,000 will be taken from the Recreation Trust and Agency Account, leaving the balance to be possibly taken out in a bond over a five year period. There is currently $600,000 in the Account and within the next year and a half the number could grow to be $900,000. Mr. Rubin questioned how many senior citizens use the facility an a regular basis.. Mayor Cresenzi stated. that there are over 150 senior citizen in the group. He added that it is not unusual to have 80 members present all at once. Trustee Daly added that the new center will not only be for seniors, but for other members of the comm€mity as well. Mayor Cresenzi stated that the plansare to have at least 3 to 4 multipurpose rooms to allow events to occur simultaneously. Currently, we use the center for Jr. Day camp for six weeks in the summer, teen scene, karate, ballet, ballroom dancing and many other activities. Trustee Solomon added that the Village will receive revenue from renting out the facility once it is completed. - 10 - 002091 December 17, 1991 Mr. Rubin questioned parking at the site. Mayor Cresenzi stated that they are in the process of discussing that with the Architect. They are looking into grass crete on some of the field behind the tot area that is there now, which would be a short walk over. There are a few options that may not be significant in cost but wouldg ive us a large area of parking for a reasonable amount of money. Mr. Brown stated that while digging in that area, we must be careful as the pipes are very close. Mayor Cresenzi stated that when the new parking lot was completed around the facility they discovered that there would be a problem with the pipes being close and were very careful not to disturb them. Mr. Brown inquired how many senior citizens use the center. Mayor Cresenzi replied that over one hundred seniors use the center. Mr. Brown suggested that Rye Brook and Port Chester combine their senior program. Administrator Russo explained that unfortunately, there is not a facility large enough to include Port Chester. Ken Heller stated that the corner lot on Ridge Street would be a great place to put a 16 lane bowling alley. He added that the lot has never been developed because it turned out to be a much bigger engineering problem than anyone expected. Mr. Rubin stated that the area of the senior center is very congested and with a larger- facility it will just get worse. Trustee Pellino stated that the Village has been looking into other alternatives with parking at the center and also parking on C,aribaldi Place. Mr. Rubin questioned if a needs assessment was done. - 11 - 002092, December 17, 1991 Lori Ann DeMarco, Assistant: to Village Administrator, who is also the Rye Brook Senior Citizen Coordinator explained that about three years ago the seniors formed an Expansion Committee to address the problems associated with lack of space and the poor physical condition of the facility. They had endless meetings with the Village Administrator and the Recreation Commission. One of the problems is that the membership far exceeds what the building code requirements will allow. Administrator Russo stated that a major Part of the consideration is to meet the needs of the problems we have currently with the size of program that we have. Ms. DeMarco added the building is not handicapped accessible, which is only one of the many problems that exists with the current facility. All this has already been conveyed to the Administrator', Recreation Commission and also the Village Board. Administrator Russo added that there were various hearings on this matter. The 24 space parking lot that exists now is new. Mayor Cresenzi stated that part of the evaluation questioned whether or not we renovate what we have, renovate and expand what we have or demolish and rebuild. The ultimate decision was that in order to get the space. that we needed given the existing structure that is there, it is far cheaper to demolish and rebuild. This has been looked at for a long time. The community desperately needs the facility for the youth and for the seniors in the community. Mr. Rubin questioned that if the Village Board decided to leave the premises at 90 South Ridge Street, could this be used as a Village Hall. Mayor Cresenzi stated that the large meeting room could probably accommodate twice as many people that we currently accommodate here. As far as us vacating these premises to move there, that would not work as we would have Police Department problems and it is not a large enough facility to accommodate both. We have had some preliminary reports from the office search committee and they say that the Village needs for office space would be in the 15 to 18 thousand square foot range to adequately serve our departments. This facility will only be 5,000 square feet. Mr. Brown suggested that we look into making this new center a few stories high. Mayor Cresenzi stated that during the design phase this can be looked into but is not part of the original needs assessment. TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE 'i TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENSI VOTING AYE TRUSTEE RAVICH ABSENT - 12 - 002001% December 17, 1991 6. CHECK REGISTER On Motion made by Trustee Daly, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the following Resolution was 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: #3669-3721 Hand Checks: #9947-9963 Payroll Checks: #5710-5943 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 MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE TRUSTEE RAVICH ABSENT 7. SITE PLAN APPLICATION ANDERSON HILL ROAD AND KING STREET SECTION 1, BLOCK 4, LOTS 5, 6, 7A & 7A1 PLANNING BOARD REFERRAL On Motion made by Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Daly, the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION SITE PLAN APPLICATION ANDERSON HILL ROAD AND KING STREET SECTION 1, BLOCK 4; LOTS 5, 6, 7A & 7A1 PLANNING BOARD REFERRAL WHEREAS, the Village Board of the Village of Rye Brook has received an application from Bruno J. Gioffre, of. Gioffre & Gioffre, Attorney for the applicant, regarding the premises located on Anderson Hill Road and King Street and known on the Official Tax Map of the Village of Rye Brook as Section 1, Block 4, Lots 5, 6, 7A and 7A1; - 13 - 0020911 December 17, 1991 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of the Village of Rye Brook hereby refers the application to the Planning Board on this 17th day of December, 1991 for their review and recommendation; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that such a referral shall not he placed on the Planning Board agenda until all outstandingenvironmental impact fees are paid; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant be hereby required to contribute an initial amount of $5,000 to the Environmental Impact Account for Planning and other Consultant reviews and other funds' as necessary, to consider this application. Administrator Russo explained that since there is an outstanding Environmental Impact fee to be paid, the Village will require that payment and then they can contribute the necessary funds. Mayor Cresenzi explained that the application will require a zoning change and the referral is for a site plan review and a zoning review by the Planning Board simultaneously. There are 2 1/2 acres in Greenwich and 12 1/2 acres in Rye Brook. The whole development will be on the Rye Brook half only. we will notify Greenwich with the applications and notifications that it is in front of the Planning Board because they are within the distance that we need to comply by State Law. The application is for a rezone to a shopping complex facility. TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE TRUSTEE RAVICH ABSENT APPROVAL OF MINUTES 7, NOVEMBER 12, 1991 On Motion made by Trustee Solomon, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the Minutes of November 12, 1991 were excepted as presented. TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING, AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE MAYOR CRF.SENZI VOTING AYE TRUSTEE RAVICH ABSENT - 14 - 002096 December 17, 1991 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 8. MICHAEL J. BORRELLI RE: RESIGNATION FROM RYE BROOK RECREATION COMMISSION Mayor Cresenzi stated that Mr. Borrelli was recently appointed to the Planning Board, and is resigning as Chairman from the Recreation Commission which he served 10 years. Administrator Russo read the letter of resignation from Mr. Barrelli. Mayor Cresenzi thanked Mr. Borrelli for a job well done. Administrator Russo informed the Board that he has a tentative revised proposal from Port Chester regarding the Ambulance Carp which is unofficial. Our proposal was for an 11% increase and required them to make up the difference and as our estimate showed by instituting the revenue recovery system. The new proposal is to give them the amount that they are asking for in the increase, to require them to implement the revenue recovery system within the first quarter of 1992 and then commencing with the second quarter 1992, the revenue generated by our recovery system will be separated out. Seventy-five percent of it put into a Capitol fund, which the Village would oversee how the money is spent and 25% of the money would be returned to the municipalities. This is similar to what we currently do with Abbey Richmond. We get the insurance recovery and bring it back through a billing system provided for us at United Hospital. We will give them their increase and, based on our estimates of the revenue recovery, we will take back 25% of it which comes out to $20,000 to be divided between the two facilities which is a bit more than we would save by going with the 11% increase. Trustee Daly questioned what guarantees the Village has that the Ambulance Carp will comply with this. Administrator Russo stated that they contract with a third party billing company that does this as a business and therefore we know that the recovery monies would be aggressively gone after. Trustee Daly questioned the effect this increase would have on our budget. Administrator Russo stated that the increase will take effect in January. We have two or three thousand dollars more appropriated' than actual expenditures. Mayor Cresenzi stated that since this contract effects` three different municipalities and the Ambulance Corp, we need a workshop or a Public Meeting between the. three municipalities and the Ambulance Corp to go through these proposals. If this is a consensus of the Board, he directed the Administratorto approach the other two municipalities with this proposal. - 15 - 002096 December 17, 1991 Trustee Salomon stated that he agreed, however other municipalities designated their Administrators or- Manager-9 to be the negotiating person up until that meeting so that we will be kept up to date an the final proposal, rather than attending the meeting with three different proposals. Administrator Russo stated that if the other two municipalities agree on this proposal this would be the proposal that we will be discussing at the meeting'. Both municipalities have this same proposal before them. Mayor Cresenzi suggested that we hold a Public Workshop with the three municipalities involved and perhaps the Ambulance Corp. Trustee Pellino stated that he was in favor of a Public Workshop to solve this and include all constructive suggestions He agreed' that we should also include the Ambulance Carp. He questioned what will happen when the contract expires on January 1, 1992 and there is no definite agreement. Administrator Russo essIained that we will continue with the old rates, however we should have this settled before that would become a problem. Trustee Solomon stated that the Ambulance Corp is on a calendar` budget and they need this money soon. Mayor Cresenzi stated that he and Administrator Russo have been discussing the options of possible consolidation of services with the City of Rye. They have met with the Mayor of Rye, Warren Ross and the City Manager, Frank Culross. Streetlight maintenance and sanitation were two of the possibilities mentioned. He recommended that the Board give Administrator Russo and Director of Public Works, Rocco Circosta, the ability to pursue these two services and also other services that they may agree on with the City of Rye. Mayor Cresenzi stated that when Administrator Russo receives information, he will report it to this Board. Trustee Pellino questioned the activation of water district #4 by Westchester County. Administrator Russo stated that nothing new from last week has happened. He will be in contact with the Commissioner's Office and will try to set up a meeting with them. Trustee Solomon questioned if they are moving towards a meeting with Mr. Rogowsky, Mr. Tocci and Ms. Oppenheimer- on this subject. Administrator Russo stated that we have not set up a meeting yet, the first step, is for the Mayor to speak to Ron Toed as far as the best way to approach getting the State involved. - 16 - 00209 i December 17, 1992 Howard Rubin of 9 Meadowlark Road stated that he was here this evening because he read an article in the newspaper regarding a small portion of the budget. Regarding shared services, he is concerned about the Library contributions made by the Village.. Administrator Russo explained that the Village pays close to $300,000. Mayor Cresenzi stated that Port Chester pays 70% of the budget and the Village of Rye Brook pays 30%. There is also other- funding. Administrator Russo stated that last year, after various meetings in dealing with the budget, both Rye Brook and Port Chester kept the funding at the same level as it was the previous year. Mr. Rubin stated that he feels very positive about the services offered. He recently walked into the library and found that there is no card catalogue. He was told that it is very time consuming to maintain a card catalogue, which is a labor intensive device. The computer has a list of all the books in other libraries where the card catalogue has a list of all the books available in the library. He suggested that even if Port Chester does not see fit to raise their contribution, Rye Brook should raise their contribution to the Library as we are very library oriented. He would like to think that Rye Brook is a community that supports cultural resources and libraries. Mayor Cresenzi stated that during the budget workshops we will keep these commentsin mind. Donald Brown questioned the speed limit on Westchester Avenue. He stated that on Westchester Avenue there is a sign for 30 MPH and five hundred feet further down the Avenue is a sign for 40 MPH. Trustee Pellino stated that the 40 MPH sign is westbound when you cross Ridge-Street. Hear the Hilton driveway says 40 MPH and across the road in the Eastbound lanes, you have a speed limit sign that says 30 MPH as you are approaching the Ridge Street area. He learned from the time he served on the Traffic Commission that the object of this is to slow traffic down as it approaches the busy area of Town. The State controls this type of activity and put the sign there. He also mentioned that there was a 30 MPH sign on Lincoln Avenue which is no longer there. Mr. Circosta stated that the sign is being reinstalled. Mr. Heller stated that in speaking of shared services, he stated that he used to work in Rye City and some of their services are very- inefficient, eryinefficient, wasteful and expensive. He suggested we try other jurisdictions. Mayor Cresenzi explained that we just began this and we will definitely shop around in other municipalities for the best deal. 17 - 00 '096 December 17, 1991 Mr. Heller stated that the smell at the Compost Site is better than usual however the pile is larger than it should be. He put his wrist in the pile six inches and it was very hot. He is concerned because the Village has very valuable commodity there. It is very fine material which should be used in this community. Administrator Russo stated that if we had the space we could do this and have a give away where residents would come and take what they need, however we do not have the space- to do so. Trustee Solomon questioned if there is someone who would be interested in purchasing these materials. Administrator Russo stated that it is very expensive- to have trucks come and truck the material away, and it also would take a couple of weeks. The expense of that trucking makes it not worthwhile. Mr. Heller suggested that the Village sell the composted material. Trustee Solomon stated that the Village would not be able to do this. Mayor' Cres'enzi stated that the material can be- given away. The Town of Greenwich already took some of the materials. If other sites become available then we would have- more options. ADJOURNMENT There being no further comments from the floor, Mayor Cresenzi closed the meeting at 7040 P.M. Respectfully submitted, F-01An 1,416 (110W rtu'jA Flizbbeth Czajko k' Secretary to the Village Board 18 -