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Home My WebLink About1996-02-13 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes February 13, 1996 AGENDA VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1996 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ACTION RESOLUTIONS: 1. APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL CONDITIONAL FUNDING GARIBALDI PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WESTCHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 2. REVISING INSPECTORS OF ELECTION RESOLUTION 3. SETTING VOTER REGISTRATION DAY VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK ELECTION SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1996 4. APPROVING CONTRACT WITH WESTCHESTER COUNTY FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE SERVICES 5. APPROVING 13TH ANNUAL WESTCHESTER TRIATHLON 6. CHECK REGISTER APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 7. JUNE 27, 1995 8. SEPTEMBER 12, 1995 9. SEPTEMBER 27, 1995 10. OCTOBER 10, 1995 11. NOVEMBER 8, 1995 12. NOVEMBER 14, 1995 13. NOVEMBER 28, 1995 14. DECEMBER 14, 1995 15. DECEMBER 26, 1995 8 February 13, 1996 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: 16. KEN BERMAN 1996 BIRTHDAY COMMITTEE RE: RESIGNATION OF THE CO- CHAIRPERSON AND NOMINATION OF A NEW CO-CHAIRPERSON NEXT MEETING DATES: • TUESDAY,FEBRUARY 20, 1996 - GRIEVANCE NIGHT- 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. - VILLAGE HALL • TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1996 -7:00 P.M. - JOINT WORK SESSION - PLANNING BOARD AND VILLAGE BOARD -RE: POLICY DISCUSSION ON THE HANDLING OF AMENDMENTS TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS (PUD'S) - ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER- 32 GARIBALDI PLACE • FEBRUARY 27, 1996 -REGULAR MEETING -ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER(TO FOLLOW WORK SESSION) 9 MINUTES OF AN AGENDA MEETING VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK 00607 0 BOARD OF TRUSTEES i 90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET RYE BROOK, NEW YORK FEBRUARY 13, 1996 CONVENE MEETING: Mayor Cresenzi convened the meeting at 7:35 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 Eugene R. Strum Trustee Nancy Stein Tunis Trustee Gary J. Zuckerman(arrived at 7:55 p.m.) Trustee Joseph Pellino Also present were: Christopher J. Russo, Village Administrator Kenneth E. Powell, Village Attorney Thomas Hroncich, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Lori Ann DeMarco,Assistant to the Village Administrator William Dee McCluskey,Fire Chief Steve Yarabek, Landscape Architect, Consultant Lisa B. Marinaccio, Secretary to the Village Board 1. On Motion made by Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Tunis,the following Resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL CONDITIONAL FUNDING GARIBALDI PARK PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WESTCHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook is a member of the Westchester Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program which has been successful in Westchester County by providing assistance to municipalities; and WHEREAS,the Village of Rye Brook is interested in providing playground improvements to Garibaldi Park Playground and submitted an application for funding assistance to the CDBG program in January 1994; and WHEREAS,the Village of Rye Brook received notification of a grant award totaling $51,383.00 in 1994 for fiscal year 1996-1997 in conjunction with a contribution of$20,230.00 from the Villages' Recreation Trust and Agency Account; and 1 00607G February 13, 1996 WHEREAS, plans and specification for the enhancement of Garibaldi Park Playground are currently bring prepared for bid and notice has been simultaneously receive by the County of Westchester that Supplemental dollars are available from fiscal year 1995-1996 enabling this project; and WHEREAS, costs associated with plans to improve and enhance Garibaldi Park Playground have increased since 1994; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook will contribute an additional $9,000.00 from the Recreation Trust and Agency Account provided that additional funding in the amount of $19,000.00 be awarded in fiscal year 1995-1996 toward the realization of the Garibaldi Park Playground Improvement Project. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN ABSENT TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 2. On Motion made by Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Strum, the following Resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION REVISING INSPECTORS OF ELECTION RESOLUTION RESOLVED, that the Resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook on Tuesday, January 23, 1996 appointing Inspectors of Election and Alternate Inspectors of Election is revised as follows: INSPECTORS OF ELECTION DELETE #22 - Olga Moscowitch -314 Willett Avenue, PC-BBHS - 939-6827 ADD #22 - Barbara Minittee- 814 King Street,RB -BBHS - 939-9021 and be it; FURTHER RESOLVED, except as modified above, all other provisions of the Resolution adopted January 23, 1996, shall remain the same. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN ABSENT TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 2 006077 February 13, 1996 3. On Motion made by Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Tunis,the following Resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION SETTING VOTER REGISTRATION DAY VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK ELECTION SATURDAY,MARCH 9, 1996 WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15-118, Sub. 3 of the Election law of the State of New York, the Board of Trustees is required to designate the hours for the Registration of Voters;the date of Registration being fixed by the law as the 10th day preceding the Election, (March 9, 1996) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that in accordance with Section 15-118 (Sub. 10) of the Election Law of the State of New York,the locations where the Registration of voters is normally held shall be consolidated into a single place, to wit: RYE BROOK VILLAGE OFFICE, 90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET ; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that a single Board of Elections shall be used for taking the Registration for each Election District; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Village Clerk is hereby authorized to appoint an Election Inspector and Clerical Assistant, who shall also act as an Alternate Inspector if necessary,to serve on Registration Day; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that if said Inspector of Election or Clerical Assistant is unable to serve on Registration Day, the Village Clerk is authorized to appoint an Alternate Inspector; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Inspector of Election shall prepare a register for such Village Election in the manner provided by law and shall meet on the 10th day preceding the coming annual Village election,to wit: Saturday,March 9, 1996 at the Village Office, 90 South Ridge Street, between the hours of 12:00 Noon and 5:00 p.m. on that day for the purpose of completing said register of the Village;and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk shall furnish, at the Village's expense, the necessary blank books in connection with such Registration and Election; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Inspector of Election and Clerical Assistant shall each receive the sum of Eight($8) Dollars per hour as their compensation. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN ABSENT TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 3 006078 February 13, 1996 4. On Motion made by Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Strum, the following Resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH WESTCHESTER COUNTY FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE SERVICES RESOLVED,that the Village of Rye Brook is authorized to enter into an agreement with the County of Westchester for employee assistance services for the period of January 1, 1996 to December 31, 1996 in the total amount of$1,125.00 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to execute and deliver all documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this Resolution. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN ABSENT TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 5. On Motion made by Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Tunis,the following Resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION WESTCHESTER TRIATHLON-- 13TH RUNNING WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has received a written communication from Westchester Triathlon Committee Chairman Wayne M. Rubin,regarding the 13th Westchester Triathlon; and WHEREAS, the running of the 1996 Westchester Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, August 18, 1996, from 8 to 11 a.m.; and WHEREAS,the Triathlon Committee for many years now has provided a competitive outlet for the fitness minded members of our community and our region who are interested in running the Triathlon,which includes a swim-leg through Long Island Sound, a bicycle-leg through several Sound Shore communities including Rye Brook, and a foot-race running through Rye completing the whole triathlon at the boardwalk in Playland; and WHEREAS, this, the thirteenth running of the Westchester Triathlon again will be held for the benefit of the St. Agnes Children's Hospital Rehabilitation Center and the YMCA. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees authorizes the Westchester Triathlon to make use of Village streets for the route of the Triathlon's Bicycle leg of its race; and 4 00607J February 13, 1996 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED in the interest of friendship and goodwill that the Village of Rye Brook wishes the best of luck to the Race Committee in the sponsoring of the Westchester Triathlon and requests that the Committee ensure the continued cleanliness of Village streets by removing as best as possible any signs, garbage or debris on Village streets resulting from the running of the Westchester Triathlon through Rye Brook. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN ABSENT TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 6. On Motion made by Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Tunis,the following Resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION CHECK REGISTER WHEREAS, the following checks,representing payment for services rendered,have been submitted to the Treasurer's Office for payment and have been certified to by the Village Administrator: On-Line Checks: 13307-13398 Pre Paid: NONE Payroll Checks: 18402-18503 Environmental: 106-108 Capital: 2467-2478 Capital Pre Paid: 2462-2465 Birthday Run: NONE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that this Board hereby approves payment of the above mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO ABSENT MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 5 00608L) February 13, 1996 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 7. JUNE 27, 1995 8. SEPTEMBER 12, 1995 9. SEPTEMBER 27, 1995 10. OCTOBER 10, 1995 11. NOVEMBER 8, 1995 12. NOVEMBER 14, 1995 13. NOVEMBER 28, 1995 14. DECEMBER 14, 1995 15. DECEMBER 26, 1995 Mayor Cresenzi asked if there was a motion to accept the minutes. On Motion made by Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Tunis,the minutes were accepted. VOTE: Trustee Strum: Was not a member of the Board or present at the meetings of June 27, 1995 through November 28, 1995, he would abstain for those meetings and vote aye for the two December meetings. Trustee Tunis: Aye Trustee Pellino: Aye for all Abstain- October 10, 1995 Mayor Cresenzi: Aye WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 16. KEN BERMAN 1996 BIRTHDAY COMMITTEE RE: RESIGNATION OF THE CO-CHAIRPERSON AND NOMINATION OF A NEW CO-CHAIRPERSON: Administrator Russo reported that the committee is a standing committee,the author of the letter was requesting the Board's positive vote on the appointment of Sissy Sherlock as Co-chair of 1996 Birthday Celebration Committee. On Motion made by Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Strum, approving Sissy Sherlock as Co-chair of the committee. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO ABSENT MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 6 006081 February 13, 1996 Mayor Cresenzi announced upcoming meeting dates: NEXT MEETING DATES: • TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1996 - GRIEVANCE NIGHT - 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. - ' VILLAGE HALL • FEBRUARY 21, 1996 - 7:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FIRE CONTRACT - VILLAGE HALL • TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1996 - 7:00 P.M. -JOINT WORK SESSION - PLANNING BOARD AND VILLAGE BOARD -RE: POLICY DISCUSSION ON THE HANDLING OF AMENDMENTS TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS (PUD'S) - ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER- 32 GARIBALDI PLACE 0 FEBRUARY 27, 1996 -REGULAR MEETING - ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER(TO FOLLOW WORK SESSION) Mayor Cresenzi asked if anyone from the Board or the public wished to discuss anything at that time. Mr. Kip Konigsberg of K&M Realty, came forward and requested that the Board of Trustees have a public hearing on his application. Attorney Powell explained that said application was not at the public hearing state at this point in the process. Mr. Konigsberg suggested having two items on the Agenda for the evening of February 27, 1996. The first one would be the discussion of the determination of the environmental significance and after that a public hearing. Trustee Strum reported that he was currently not in favor of a negative declaration. Trustee Strum added that he could not see moving forward with the public hearing at this time. Trustee Pellino told the applicant that he was uncomfortable with a negative declaration on this site. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Christopher J. Russo Village Clerk 7