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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-12-18 - Board of Trustees Meeting MinutesjAGENDA VILLAGE BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 18, 1990 6:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ACTION I ii PUBLIC HEARING 1. KING STREET NURSING HOME SITE - PLAN APPROVAL SECTION 1, BLOCK 8, LOT 3A I RESOLUTIONS 2. APPOINTING VILLAGE ASSESSOR 3. DESIGNATION OF VILLAGE POOL COMMITTEE 4. INCREASING DAY CAMP FEES - 1991 5. WESTCHESTER COUNTY PRISONER TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT 6. ENTERING INTO 911 INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT 7. ENTERING INTO AGREEMENT WITH RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. 8. APPROVING YOUTH OFFICER SPACE AT 90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET 9. REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD SITE PLAN APPROVAL MERRITT AND HOLBY ASSOCIATES 200 SOUTH RIDGE STREET 10. CHECK REGISTER WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 11. ALAN BRISKMAN RE: RESIGNATION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD 12. RONA SCHENKERMAN PORT CHESTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING REQUEST TO POST SIGN 13. ANDREW P. O'ROURKE COUNTY EXECUTIVE WESTCHESTER COUNTY PROPERTY TAX STABILIZATION AND RELIEF ACT 14. DET. JOHN CARLUCCI RE: RETIREMENT APPROVAL OF MINUTES 15. OCTOBER 23, 1990 16. NOVEMBER 13, 1990 17. NOVEMBER 27, 1990 18. DECEMBER 4, 1990 19. REPORT ON RECYCLING PROGRAM NEXT MEETING DATES AGENDA MEETING - JANUARY 8, 1990 REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 22, 1990 HELP LOWER TONNAGE AND JOIN US IN RECYCLING! MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING (1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 0 GG''/'11 11 '"y!J (( >y VILLAGE OFFICES 90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET RYE BROOK, NEW YORK DECEMBER 18, 1990 CONVENE MEETING The Meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Cresenzi at 6:10 p.m. 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 Francis L. Filipowski Trustee Robert J. Ravich Trustee Jane Saffir Smith Also present were: Christopher J. Russo, Village Administrator Edward F. Beane, Village Attorney Joseph Cortese, Village Treasurer Rocco V. Circosta, Director of Public Works Lori Ann DeMarco, Ass't. to the Village Administrator Elizabeth Czajkowski, Secretary to the Village board 00177j December 18, 1990 j PUBLIC HEARING 1. KING STREET NURSING HOME SITE PLAN APPROVAL SECTION 1, BLOCK 8, LOT 3A Mayor Cresenzi convened the Public Hearing at 6:12 p.m. The applicant formally requested an adjournment to January 22, 1991. On Motion made by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Smith, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the Public Hearing was adjourned at 6:15 until January 22, 1991. 2. APPOINTING VILLAGE ASSESSOR RESOLUTION APPOINTMENT OF ASSESSOR On Motion made by Trustee Daly, seconded by Trustee Smith, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that John V. Lombino, Assessor for the Town of Rye, is hereby appointed as the Assessor for the Village of Rye Brook effective immediately with said term expiring on October 1, 1995. The Board welcomed Mr. Lombino as the new Assessor for the Village of Rye Brook. 3. DESIGNATION OF VILLAGE POOL COMMITTEE RESOLUTION POOL STUDY COMMITTEE On Motion made by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee Ravich, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that the following list of Village residents be hereby appointed to a Pool Study Committee: - 2 - 001730 December 18, 1990 I - NAME ADDRESS Laurie Landes 9 Dorchester Drive Donna Krausman 6 Candy Lane Harry Krausman 6 Candy Lane Frank Filipowski 260 Betsy Brown Road Sheila Filipowski 260 Betsy Brown Road Sanford Zinman 10 Holly Lane Pamela Kaplow 20 Dorchester Drive Marlene Presto 7 Brook Lane Marcia Rogull 65 Talcott Road Mike Borrelli 21 Magnolia Drive John Haley 215 Betsy Brown Road 4. INCREASING DAY CAMP FEES - 1991 RESOLUTION SETTING 1991 DAY CAMP FEES On Motion made by Trustee Filipowski, seconded by Trustee Smith, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees of -the Village of Rye Brook approves the increase in Day Camp Registration Fees for 1991 as listed below; RECOMMENDED CAMP FEES RECOMMENDED CAMP FEES 1991 BY MAY 1ST 1991 AFTER MAY 1ST 1st Child - $175. 1st Child - $220. 2nd`Child - $ 75. 2nd Child - $110. Non-Resident - Ineligible to Non-Resident - 1st Child $350. register before May 1st " " 2nd Child $300. and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Extended Day Camp Day Fee will be set at a rate of $10.00 per day for the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. The weekly fee per child shall be set at $50.00, and the fee for a six week period shall be set at $200.00 per child. The recommendation from the Recreation Department was to keep the subsidy for these types of programs to a fifty percent level. These rate changes do not reflect that. It may become necessary to do that at some point. This recommendation was jointly made by the Recreation Commission and the Superintendent of Recreation and Parks. - 3 - 001781 December 18, 1990 5. WESTCHESTER COUNTY PRISONER TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT RESOLUTION WESTCHESTER COUNTY PRISONER TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT On Motion made by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Smith, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that Christopher J. Russo, Village Administrator, be, and he hereby is, authorized to enter into agreement with the County of Westchester for reimbursement of the cost of prisoner transportation for the period ending December 31, 1992. 6. ENTERING INTO 911 INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT RESOLUTION ENHANCED 911 INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT On Motion made by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Smith, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that Christopher J. Russo, Village Administrator, be, and he hereby is, authorized to enter into agreement with the County of Westchester for participation in the Enhanced 911 Intermunicipal Agreement (I.M.A. ) Program. The term of the agreement shall be the time needed-by the company to effect cutover, which is expected to take approximately thirty six months, plus five years exactly from the date of cutover. Administrator Russo stated that "cutover" is a telephone term meaning when the 911 system is installed and activated. Mayor Cresenzi questioned if a target date for limitation has been established. Mr. Russo explained that no limitation date has been established. That is why the terms of the agreement include the time needed by the company to effect cutover, which is expected to take thirty six months, plus five years from the date of cutover. - 4 - 00178 December 18, 1990 i - 7. ENTERING INTO AGREEMENT WITH RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. RESOLUTION RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has experienced steady increases since 1985 with regard to its insurance premiums for general liability insurance and WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook believes it is in the best interest of the Village to have its insurance policies thoroughly and professionally reviewed and bid out to determine whether or not cost savings can be realized by conducting this process and WHEREAS, this type of process has never before been done by the Village of Rye Brook, nor its predecessor the Town of Rye with regard to the current policies in place. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board hereby authorizes the Village Administrator to enter into agreement with Risk Management Services Inc. , of Westbury, New York for the purpose of reviewing the Village's current liability and public official's insurance policies, premiums, and claims history, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that specifications be prepared and the insurance policies informally bid to achieve at least two specific quotes from insurance carriers and one self insurance proposal to be presented to the Village Board of Trustees, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that expenditure for this purpose not exceed $8,000.00, and is to be billed at an hourly rate, not to exceed $125.00 per hour. Administrator Russo explained that they have discussed doing this for quite some time now, and they feel that it is a very specialized area which has never before been addressed. Every type of insurance has been going up steadily in the past couple of years, and it would be in the best financial interest of the Village to have this type of analysis done. It is one of our major budget expenses on an annual basis. Mr. Bader who is the principal of Risk Management Services, Inc. , has come with good credentials and has done quite a bit of work for the United Cerebral Palsy Organization, and they rate him very highly. Mayor Cresenzi stated that our insurance costs are very high and should be reviewed. Trustee Filipowski questioned when premiums are payable during the year. He also questioned how long this group would take to complete the survey. - 5 - December 18, 1990 0 0.1. 8 i Administrator Russo replied that we are presently on a calender year basis for premium payments but we would like to change to a fiscal year. Administrator Russo explained that their goal was to complete this study over the next five months. Jim Feldesman, a resident of Rye Brook, stated that he recommended Alan Bador to Mr. Russo. He has worked with him on many other clients over the years and stated that the study process could take over 2-3 months. Then he will put it out to bid. Trustee Ravich stated that a target end date should be established in terms of a response back from Mr. Bader, if we are looking to get things onto a fiscal calendar. The due date for this report should be targeted so that it allows us to go on i that fiscal basis with the coming of the next fiscal year. Administrator Russo stated that it was his intention to make that target date June 1st. Mayor Cresenzi stated that Administrator Russo would handle the matter properly, following through and supplying the information to the Board as early as possible to review for the June Budget. 8. APPROVING YOUTH OFFICER SPACE AT 90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET Administrator Russo explained that Mr. Larizza backed out of his original agreement with the Village of Rye Brook for the Office that they had secured for the Youth Officer in 211 South Ridge Street. The Village then entered into negotiations with the owners of this building to secure space that they had originally considered. . But, the cost to create an office next to the boiler room in the building located at 90 South Ridge Street became prohibitive. They have since been able to negotiate with the owner of this building to lower the cost to create that office. Originally they were going to pay him an ongoing rent, but now, they will pay for the creation of the office and have the space at no charge as long as they want it. Once they create the space, however, if they ever moved out of it the owner would be able to use that space for office space, which is the provision that they are proposing for the Youth Officer. Trustee Ravich questioned the nature of the entrance to the space. Administrator Russo explained that there would be an entrance from the main lobby of the building into a vestibule area with another door leading into his office, but not connecting any other offices. 6 - December 18, 1990 001784 Ken Heller questioned what the cost to build the office would be. Administrator Russo stated that they were looking at $15,000, at most, but this figure will probably be reduced. It will not be payed in one lump some, they would be paying him between $500.00 and $600.00 a month for rent. We will be able to cut down on the cost of creating this office since we are getting involved in it. We have the space for as many years as we need it, and once we pay for it, it will be free of charge. Mayor Cresenzi pointed out that if the Village relocates to another building, the Youth Officer may still occupy that space if need be. Mr. Heller stated that this space was restricted to storage and was not to be used for office space. Trustee Filipowski mentioned that the resolution regarding this space states that a certain area was exempt from the requirements of the floor area ratio section of the Zoning Code and Mr. Beane stated that one Board cannot bind future boards in perpetuity particularly when dealing with a resolution that doesn't say that it shall be exempt forever. RESOLUTION YOUTH OFFICER SPACE On Motion made by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Ravich, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that the Village Administrator be hereby authorized to enter into agreement with Ridge Bowman Associates for the construction of an office of approximately 210 square feet in the lower level of 90 South Ridge Street, for the Rye Brook Youth Officer, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the cost of construction be at the Village's expense with occupancy to be at no cost to the Village in perpetuity, and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Board hereby reaffirms the use of all occupied Village space for office use in accordance with the October 9, 1984 resolution. - 7 - I December 18, 1990 001780 9. REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD I �,I SITE PLAN APPROVAL MERRITT AND HOLBY ASSOCIATES 200 SOUTH RIDGE STREET RESOLUTION REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD MERRITT & HOLBY ASSOCIATES 200 SOUTH RIDGE STREET SECTION 1, BLOCK 22, LOT 4AA, 2A2 & 2B On Motion made by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Smith, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that the application for Site Plan Approval by Merritt & Holby Associates for the construction of 28,800 square feet of Retail Space at the premises located at 200 South Ridge Street, and known on the Tax Assessment Map of the Village of Rye Brook as Section 1, Block 22, Lot 4AA, 2A2 & 2B be hereby referred to the Planning Board for their review and recommendations this 18th day of December, 1990; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant shall contribute an amount of $2,500.00 to the Village of Rye Brook Environmental Review Account for expenses incurred in the review of this application; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the balance of such monies shall be returned to the applicant, or if the expenses exceed the initial amount, the applicant shall contribute the additional sum. 10. CHECK REGISTER RESOLUTION CHECK REGISTER On Motion made by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following Resolution was adopted: 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; - 8 - 00178E) December 18, 1990 On-Line Checks: #1730-1869 Hand Checks: #9775-9782 Payroll Checks: #3017-3129 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves payment of the above-mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 11. ALAN BRISKMAN RE: RESIGNATION ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Administrator Russo stated that Mr. Briskman was resigning from the Architectural Review Board but was recently appointed to the Planning Board. The letter is an official resignation. 12. RONA SCHENKERMAN PORT CHESTER SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING -- REQUEST TO POST SIGN Administrator Russo explained that this was a request to post a sign at the intersection of Ridge Street and Bowman Avenue. The sign measures 48 inches by 12 inches and the only provision is when they should be required to take it down. Mayor Cresenzi stated that January 15, 1991 would be an appropriate time to take the sign down. 13. ANDREW P. O'ROURKE COUNTY EXECUTIVE WESTCHESTER COUNTY PROPERTY TAX STABILIZATION AND RELIEF ACT Administrator Russo explained that we received a letter from County Executive O'Rourke updating the Village in status in relation to their proposed 1991 operating Budget. The letter also urged support of the County's Property Tax Stabilization and Relief Act which has been dead in this Legislative session. An attempt will be made to resurrect it in the February Session. 9 - 001 "18 s j December 18, 1990 14. DET. JOHN CARLUCCI RE: RETIREMENT Administrator Russo explained that Detective John Carlucci has written to Chief Gendalia and the Village Board informing them of his retirement which will be effective March 3, 1991. The Board is required to accept his resignation for retirement. He has been with the Village for 33 years and eight months. RESOLUTION Detective John Carlucci Retirement On Motion made by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Smith, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook hereby accepts the request for retirement from Detective John Carlucci effective March 3, 1991. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook recognizes the valuable contributions Detective John Carlucci has made throughout his thirty-three years and eight months of service and dedication to our community. 14-B. AUXILIARY POLICE REAPPOINTMENTS RESOLUTION ` VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICERS On Motion made by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the following Resolution was adopted: 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; - 10 - ( //�� ryp p December 18, 1990 00j- / 6 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 1991; William V. Aughavin, Jr. 16 Mohegan Lane Tory Brainard 53 Winding Wood Road Paul Drimmer 12 Berkley Drive Mark Goldstein 23 Paddock Road FURTHER RESOLVED, that Robert J. Ravich, 6 Hunter Drive, be reappointed an Auxiliary Police Officer and also as Assistant Deputy Local Director; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that Stan Zak, 13 Jennifer Lane, be reappointed as the Director of Communications. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 15. OCTOBER 23, 1990 16. NOVEMBER 13, 1990 17. NOVEMBER 27, 1990 18. DECEMBER 4, 1990 On Motion made by Trustee Ravich, seconded by Trustee Filipowski, with a unanimous vote of the Board, the Minutes of October 23, November 13, November 27, and December 4, 1990 were accepted as presented. NEXT MEETING DATES AGENDA MEETING - JANUARY 8, 1991 REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 22, 1991 - 11 - 00178i December 18, 1990 Ken Heller mentioned that there is water on the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Pine Ridge Road, and in freezing weather it can be very dangerous. Some years back people were killed on that corner because of ice. Rocco Circosta, Director of Public Works, stated that the Building Department received a call on that, and the water in that area was due to a sewer blockage. It has been taken care of. 19. REPORT ON RECYCLING by Rocco Circosta Director of Public Works The Village of Rye Brook is beginning a recycling program consisting of a once a week pick-up of comingled recyclables. The status at the present date is that the blue boxes, which are fourteen gallon containers, will be delivered to the Village the latter part of this week or next week and then be distributed to the residents. The program will operate on three days, a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday pickup. The Village will be divided into three areas, which will be 800 households per day. The garbage and trash schedule will not be effected by this program. There will no longer be a separate newspaper pickup as the newspapers will be put out with the blue boxes. The pilot area will not be picked up on Tuesdays. This program is expected to start on January 7, 1991. There will be a notice and a schedule for the first six months included with the boxes when they are delivered. There will be one box per household. The labels must be removed from glass and metal containers. The lables do not have to be removed from plastic bottles. All containers must be cleaned before putting them into the boxes. Mayor Cresenzi questioned a large household where the box may not be large enough. Mr. Circosta replied that they may use other garbage cans and the Village will be preparing recycling decals to stick onto an additional garbage container. The residents may contact the Building Department to obtain one of these decals. ADJOURNMENT On Motion duly made and seconded the Meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Eli beth Czajk w6ki Secretary to the Village Board '', - 12 -