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VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 26, 1994
7.•30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ACTION
PUBLIC HEARINGS
I. ARBORS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
SECTION I BLOCK 6R LOT- MAINTENANCE AREA
2. • PROPOSED INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW#6-1994
ENTITLED:AMENDING THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE
OF RYE BROOK TO REPEAL CURRENT CHAPTER 224
OF SUCH CODE TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 224
REGULATING SWIMMING POOLS
3. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP TO
RE-ZONE PROPERTY FROM R-10 TO C-1 ZONING DISTRICT
RESOLUTIONS
4. APPROVAL OF 1994-1995 BUDGET
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
5. BUDGET MODIFICATION
CENTRAL GARAGE
6. APPROVAL OF DONATIONS TO THE
ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER
RECONSTRUCTION FUND
7. SUPPORTING ANTI-CRIME BILL URGING
THAT CRIME AND VIOLENCE BE STOPPED
8. AMENDING PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL
REGARDING FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
9. ENTERING INTO AGREEMENT WITH
COLIMORE-CLARKE ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES
ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER
10. BUILDING PERMIT FEES
LEGALIZATION FEES
11. APPROVAL OF SIGNAGE
200 SOUTH RIDGE STREET
12. APPROVING PAYMENT FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT #9302
ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER
13. APPROVING PAYMENT FOR ELECTRICAL WORK
CONTRACT #9304
ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER
14. APPROVING PAYMENT FOR H.VA.C.
CONTRACT #9305
ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER
15. APPROVING PAYMENT TO ELQ INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONTRACT #9306
RYE HILLS DRAINAGE PROJECT
16. AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION
PHASE SERVICES TO COLIMORE-CLARKE ASSOCIATES
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17. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON
ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE
EASEMENT FROM THE BLIND BROOK CLUB
18. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR
PROPOSED INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW#7-1994
A LOCAL LAW TO IMPLEMENT THE HAWTHORNE
AVENUE ZONING STUDY
19. APPROVING RETAINER AGREEMENT WITH
OXMAN, GEIGER, NA TALE AND TULIS P.C.
FOR TAX CERTIORARI DEFENSE PURPOSES
20. APPOINTING ACTING CHAIRMAN
TRAFFIC COMMISSION
21. POLICE CONSOLIDATION REVIEW
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22. CHECK REGISTER
DISCUSSION
23.
PORT CHESTER-RYE-RYE BROOK
VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORP REPORT
24. EXTENSION OF LEASE AGREEMENT
TOWN OF RYE, HIGHWAY GARAGE
25. HILLANDALE AREA REZONE
26. PROPOSED SALES TAX INCREASE
27. LOCAL LAW INTRODUCTORY#8-1994 ENTITLED:A LOCAL
LAW AMENDING THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 47 TO PROVIDE FOR
REIMBURSEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING FEES
REPORTS
28. BIRTHDAY COMMITTEE
29. FACILITIES COMMITTEE
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
30, ROBERT P. MASCALI _
GIOFFRE, GIOFFRE & MASCALI
RE: REQUEST TO EXTEND OPERATING HOURS
RYE CENTER SERVICE STATION
101 SOUTH RIDGE STREET
31. DAVID R. HINSON, ADMINISTRATOR
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
RE: RE-ROUTING AIRCRAFTS
32. ROBERT P. MASCALI
GIOFFRE, GIOFFRE & MASCALI
RE: 62 BOWMAN AVENUE
33. ISABELLE SHERLOCK, CHAIRPERSON
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION COUNCIL
TRANSMITTAL OF DRAFT WETLANDS ORDINANCE TO VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
34. CHIEF ROBERT J. SANTORO
PROCLAIMING MAY 15th - MAY 21ST, 1994 AS POLICE WEEK
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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
APRIL 26, 1994
CONVENE MEETING
The Meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Mayor Cresenzi in the Meeting Room
and the Pledge of Allegiance followed.
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Present were the following members of the Board:
Mayor Salvatore M. Cresenzi
Trustee Michele Daly
Trustee Joseph Pellino
Trustee Randy A. Solomon
Trustee Gary J. Zuckerman
Also present were:
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Christopher J. Russo, Village Administrator
Rocco V. Circosta, Director of Public Works
Kenneth E. Powell, Village Attorney
Robert J. Santoro, Chief of Police
Joseph Cortese, Village Treasurer
Elizabeth Bottali, Secretary to Village Board
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Lori Ann DeMarco, Ass't to Village Administrator was not in attendance at this meeting,
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Mayor Cresenzi announced that we would have a moment of silence for former
President Nixon.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. ARBORS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
SECTION 1, BLOCK 6R, LOT - MAINTENANCE AREA
Mayor Cresenzi reconvened the hearing and stated that a correspondence was sent from
the Association requesting that the application be withdrawn permanently. He added
that the Board must vote on this.
On Motion made by Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Daly, the following resolution
was hereby adopted:
RESOLUTION
ADJOURNING ARBORS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
SITE PLAN APPLICATION
iRESOLVED, that at the request of the applicant, the public hearing on the Arbors
Homeowners Association site plan application is adjourned without date subject to re-
opening and consideration of the application is deferred.
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
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MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
2. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP TO
RE-ZONE PROPERTY FROM R-10 TO C-1 ZONING DISTRICT
Mayor Cresenzi stated that the Board would be deviating from the Agenda and take
item number three next which is the re-zone application.
Kip Konigsberg, Attorney with the firm of Piro and Monsell stated that he represents the
applicant K & M Realty Group with respect to re-zone property that they currently own
on Bowman Avenue. He informed the Board he is also a principal in K & M Realty.
He explained that the property is undeveloped and comprises 4.039 acres located
approximately 11,000 feet west of the intersection formed by South Ridge Street and
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Bowman Avenue. Bowman Avenue is a County Road and property is identified on
the tax assessment map of the Town of Rye as Section 1, Block 22, Lot 2B. He
introduced Consulting Engineers John Meyer and Richard Pierson of John Meyer
Consulting.
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Mr. Konigsberg explained that tonight, they are strictly asking if this property should be
re-zoned from R10 which is it's present classification to C1 which is neighborhood retail.
The sketch plan, prepared by John Meyer portrays lower Rye Brook pond and two
pieces of land that are on this site. The Peninsula piece is approximately 1 acre of land
and the other piece to the east of the Peninsula which is referred to as the strip, is
approximately 1.3 acres and the remainder is water. The surrounding land uses around
this property consists of 3 predominant zones. One is a C1P zone, one is an OB2 Office
Building Zone and the other is an R10 Zone. South of the property is an R10 Zone
which is residential and is completely under water and cannot be developed. Just South
of that is 287. To the East of the crossover is property owned by John Merritt, which is
approximately 12 acres in land and consists of parking lots, a 70,000 square foot medical
office building and the Rye Ridge Shopping Center. Across the street and to the North
is a piece of property owned by Leon Silverman that is another office building which is
an OB2 zone. If you go to the West of that building there is another building known as
111 Bowman Avenue which is office zoned and 41,000 square feet. North of the parcel
you have a school bus depot and the Port Chester Middle School which is an R10 zone.
Directly across from the peninsula piece you have the playing field and the baseball field.
As you go further to the West and North you have the property that goes by Philip
Morris which is approximately one million square feet of parking spaces. Directly to the
South of that across the street on Bowman Avenue is property owned by the City of Rye
which is vacant land. It's R10 and most of the 25 acres is on the other side of Blind
Brook which is very difficult to get to. The R10 is zoned for the school and other
institutional uses and is really a classification zone as opposed to a residential zone.
There are a number of considerations that the Board has to take into account. Among
them are the following: This is a 4.039 acre site totally surrounded by commercial non-
residential uses. This site is serviced by municipal sanitary sewers and storm drain
systems and also has water, gas and electric available to the site. The property has
approximately 300 square feet of frontage along Bowman Avenue and has excellent site
distance, over 580 feet one way and 600 feet the other way. There is public
transportation that services the property, which goes right in front of the property. The
property is surrounded by retail establishments and there is no residential housing.
Originally, this application was submitted to the Village Board of Trustees and was
formally referred to the Planning Board for review and recommendation. After that
process, the Planning Board unanimously recommended that this property be re-zoned
from the present R10 to the Cl. The surrounding land area was identified and a traffic
study was prepared by John Meyers Consulting. Lastly, there was a referral process
where the application was sent to the Town of Harrison, who responded that it had no
objection to the re-zoning and the County of Westchester Planning Department who
agreed and added that the proposed re-zoning would be compatible with the surrounding
land usage. The applicant also met with the City of Rye Planner who stated that they
had no objections to the proposed re-zoning. At the Planning Board level discussions
took place regarding uses that both the Planning Board and the Applicant felt were not
appropriate for the site.
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Mr. Konigsberg explained that they would be willing to enter into a restrictive covenant
or a two party agreement with the municipality on terms acceptable to the municipality.
This document would be filed with the Westchester County Clerk's office and would be
binding on all future land owners and property owners there and would run with the
land. The proposed restrictions that were addressed and included in the Planning
Board's recommendation to the Village Board included adult entertainment, fast food
restaurants, restaurants with drive-thru windows, parking lots with the principal permitted
use and gasoline service stations. This is strictly a re-zoning application and there may
be environmental issues that are involved with that particular site but we feel that it is
more appropriate to address them at a site plan review than during a re-zoning.
Trustee Pellino stated that there are extreme environmental conditions that surely will
have to be addressed during any site plan review. He questioned if the people who are
going to be advising Mr. Konigsberg are aware of the history of this particular area and
its impact downstream on the Ci tyof Rye. It's impact when developed still may have
further implications to water and runoff problems down stream. Traffic considerations
Two exits along 287 westbound going out onto
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Bowman Avenue down into Harrison, have been a source of increase of traffic along
Bowman Avenue and coming up towards Ridge Street. We are in the process of
considering a wetland ordinance and would like to be assured that Mr. Konigsberg is
cognizant of this.
Mr. Konigsberg informed the Board that they want to work with the Village on the site
plan review. We have identified the same issues as Trustee Pellino just mentioned as the
issues that are paramount to the site plan review, Mr. Konigsberg added.
Mayor Cresenzi asked Mr. Konigsberg if there was anything at the South end of the
strip.
Mr. Konigsberg informed Mayor Cresenzi that there is a parking lot, then Merritt &
Holby's medical office building which goes most of the length of the applicants property,
There is a vacant piece of land that acts as a buffer between the applicants land and the
office building. There would be no reason for traffic to go through a residential area at
all. Most of the concerns that residents would have with concern to a site plan
application do not relate to this particular application because the site is so isolated from
the residential district.
Trustee Zuckerman questioned if the Board approves the zoning change, would there be
any difference environmentally between the Cl and the existing R10 in terms of impact
aside from the possible site plan review and b changing the zone does the Village incur
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any environmental impact?
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Mr. Gissen informed Trustee Zuckerman that by merely changing the zone you do not
incur any adverse environmental impact. One of the things we have made clear at the
Planning Board level was that the applicant has a concept plan that they have presented
there. What is not clear and won't be clear until we get into the real details of the site
plan review if that concept can be fulfilled. There may be means for set backs from
buffering from wetlands. There may be a need for additional buffering for the parking
lot area, all of which potentially could reduce the developments potential beyond what it
is showing. All of this will be thoroughly reviewed, a long form will be required in a
more detailed form. This approval should not be reviewed as an affirmation of that
particular concept.
Trustee Zuckerman asked if the parcel were developed to maximum potential under R10
would the environmental consequences be approximately the same, greater or less than
under the conceptual plan.
Mr. Gissen stated that he didn't know how to answer that because if he did it under the
residential there very well might not be any site plan review. You will have a new
wetlands Law and presumably it would be governed under those approvals. Each review
would require that they mitigate the potential impact to the maximum expense
practicable. We don't know what the maximum development potential of residential
of size which in this case is 10 000
would be it is not simply a division of the 1 square feet
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there would be more factors.
Trustee Zuckerman asked Mr. Gissen if he was satisfied with the Planning Boards
determination that he could develop this site in an environmentally safe manner?
Mr. Gissen stated that he was satisfied because of the many options which include
buffering for the areas around the water thus leaving those as open areas. This involves
pulling the building back which might be an even greater opportunity if you had multiple
single family homes and the ability to handle drainage from the parking lot in specific
ways. We are confident that this site can be reviewed and approved at some level.
Mayor Cresenzi stated that this current zone really does not fit with the surrounding uses
in the area. If we are ever going to see any kind of use to this property that would
benefit the community in tax income, we are going to have to deal with the re-zone,
Mayor Cresenzi stated that what he believes Thomas Gissen said was that we may
actually have greater control in reviewing this site plan with commercial use than we
would have with the current use as an R10. He added that his opinion was that it made
sense to go ahead with the re-zone.
Mr. Konigsberg said that he is trying to improve the site. He wants to work with the
Village on the environmental issues.
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j AI Benvenuti stated that he was in this room 10 years ago when the City of Rye and Rye
Brook came to an agreement that this area known as the keyhole would be designated as
a flood control area. This included no further action on the water or around the water.
He asked if the area in question is flood control and if the land can be used?
Mr. Konigsberg stated that Mr. Benvenuti was incorrect and that there is no such
agreement with the City of Rye. He also spoke last week with the Village Planner who
supported the idea.
Ken Heller added that there is a significant amount of increased wild life in that area
which the ordinance did not include, however he believes we will have to do a more
indepth study to include this.
Mayor Cresenzi stated that that issue would be dealt with in any environmental review if
itwe chose to include it.
On Motion made by Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Solomon, the public
hearing was closed at 8:30 p.m.
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
Attorney Powell asked Mr. Konigsberg if he was considering a bowling ally for the site,
Mr. Konigsberg said he was not, and would be willing to include that in an agreement if
the Village desired, He recommended that Attorney Powell and himself et together
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and review the legal language.
3. PROPOSED INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW #6-1994
ENTITLED: AMENDING THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE
OF RYE BROOK TO REPEAL CURRENT CHAPTER 224
OF SUCH CODE TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 224
REGULATING SWIMMING POOLS
Mayor Cresenzi opened the public hearing at 8:35 p.m.
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Trustee Pellino stated that the Zoning Code Update Committee decided to re-write the
Swimming Pool Chapter of the Village Code. The Committee discussed such topics as
wading pools and the permit process. He continued by saying that they grandfathered
existing pools so that people that have pools built under the current code will not be
penalized. They also discussed drainage, water supply issues, and the percentage of a
property that can be covered by the surface area of the pool. He informed the Board
that they did run these ideas by the Planning Board. The Planning Board said that the
proposed swimming pool ordinance stand as proposed,
Trustee Daly questioned the section of the ordinance requiring 2 fill pipes above the rim
of the pool.
Mr. Circosta stated that depending on the diameter of the fill pipe if it is a 2 or 2 1/2
inch pipe to fill the pool it must be 5 inches above the highest part of the water, The
concern of this is theP revention of back flow.
Trustee Daly inquired about the section that stated a drain pipe shall be connected to a
j storm sewer or a dry well applied to all cases.
Mr. Circosta stated that it depends on the filter system that you have. Not all pools on
backwash will discharge. For the systems that do backwash, they have to go into a storm
sewer or dry well. He continued by saying that he will review this section.
Trustee Zuckerman questioned what would happen if the drainage outlet is not
connected to the storm sewer or dry well currently.
Mr. Circosta informed Trustee Zuckerman that it does not have to be connected. If one
was to make a temporary connection for a hose on a back wash and run it out to a storm
sewer in the street, that would be acceptable. There does not need to be a physical
connection.
Ken Heller stated that most pools that are being drained are being drained by
commercial outfits, they are the ones who are running it out into the street.
Trustee Daly stated that she agreed about the drainage of the pool but wanted to take
back wash water disposal out.
Trustee Pellino suggested that the Zoning Code Update Committee review this at their
nerd meeting.
Trustee Solomon asked for a definition of drywell.
Trustee Pellino explained that drywell means and underground cavity that is filled with
either crushed stone or gravel that will deflect water down to the earth.
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Trustee Zuckerman asked how the requirement of the 224-7 differs in the proposed law
from the current law.
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Trustee Pellino informed him that A is currently 50/o of the side and area of front lot
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line set back. After discussion with the Committee we realized that what was more
reasonable was 10% of the total area of the property. We did not get into lot area
coverage. However we did not know if the lot area coverage pertained to structures.
Attorney Powell stated that he believed that the lot area coverage pertained to accessory
buildings and not structures.
Trustee Zuckerman stated that if we have an illegal pool constructed without a permit, it
would now be illegal and not grandfathered. We would have a problem with the
building department having to remove pools. Trustee Zuckerman suggested the
permitting of previously illegal structures and having a special section regarding this.
Mayor Cresenzi questioned if the pool was put in the rear of the property would you
allow all of the heating and pumping to go in the side yard.
Mr. Circosta stated_that if it was located on a corner you could erect a pool on that side
lot assuming you meet the front yard setbacks. In the case of putting the pool in the
rear yard, your filter equipment could be in the side front but it must meet the front
yard setback.
Mayor Cresenzi asked if any residents had any comments.
David Watson stated that he is 650 feet from the nearest storm sewer and below it in
grade and it would be difficult to access it. The dry well is a solution if necessary,
however I prefer you not specify. What items would require pools to be in compliance?
Mr. Circosta stated that when they look at 50% of the value of the pool, once you
exceed the limit then you must bring it into compliance,
Isabelle Sherlock inquired as to how many pools have permits currently.
Mr. Circosta stated that we have over 250 permits for pools.
Trustee Pellino stated that he has three items to bring in front of the Zoning Update
Committee for change. If we can get these items resolved by the time the Village Board
meets next we can have a Resolution for next time.
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On Motion made b Trustee Pellino seconded b Trustee Solomon the public hearing
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was closed at 9:15 p.m.
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
RESOLUTIONS
4. APPROVAL OF 1994-1995 BUDGET
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
Mayor Cresenzi stated that prior to tonight's meeting,
the Board had a 3 hour
worksession and at this point they are not in any position to pass the budget tonight.
There is still some disagreement on issues that need to be resolved. We have to pass the
Between tonight and
budget by Saturday evening. Saturday night g y ht the Board will be g
having another meeting to work on the budget.
On motion made by Trustee Solomon, seconded by Trustee Pellino a special meeting will
be held on Friday, April 29th at 5:00 pm.
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
5. BUDGET MODIFICATION
CENTRAL GARAGE
On Motion made by Trustee Solomon, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the following
resolution was hereby adopted:
RESOLUTION
BUDGET MODIFICATION
CENTRAL GARAGE
RESOLVED, that the following budget modification be hereby approved:
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FROM TO AMOUNT
101.2200.268 101.1640.445 $3,521.43
(Insurance Recovery) (Central Garage-
Repair Parts)
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
6. APPROVAL OF DONATIONS TO THE ANTHONY
J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER RECONSTRUCTION FUND
Dal the following
On Motion made by Trustee Solomon, seconded by Trusteey, g
resolution was hereby adopted:
RESOLUTION
APPROVING DONATIONS TO THE ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO
COMMUNITY CENTER RECONSTRUCTION FUND
RESOLVED, that the following donations are hereby accepted:
ANTHONY I POSILLIPO RECONSTRUCTION FUND
Mr. James Heil $500,00
USP.O. Box 4731
Greenwich, CT 06801
Brian & Diana Sury $15.00
9 Sunset Road
Total of this Resolution..............................$515.00
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
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7. SUPPORTING ANTI-CRIME BILL URGING
THAT CRIME AND VIOLENCE BE STOPPED
Mayor Cresenzi stated that item 7 was removed from the Agenda. It was a resolution
that was put together by NYCOM, however it was not worded properly.
S. AMENDING PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL
REGARDING FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT
On Motion made by Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Daly, the following
resolution was hereby adopted as amended:
RESOLUTION
ADOPTING AMENDMENT TO PERSONNEL POLICIES
REGARDING FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
RESOLVED, that the personnel policies of the Village of Rye Brook is amended to
adopt as paragraph 32 the accompanying policy to extend leave under the Family and
Medical Leave Act of 1993.
Trustee Zuckerman asked if we were bound to provide employees with leave?
Administrator Russo stated that he believed that since there are options within the act
that we have some discretion, because you may not grant everything in it to any given
employee.
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
9. ENTERING INTO AGREEMENT WITH
COLIMORE-CLARKE ASSOCIATES, INC.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES
ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER
Administrator Russo informed the Board that this Resolution is not ready yet because
we are still awaiting an agreement.
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10. BUILDING PERMIT FEES
LEGALIZATION FEES
On Motion made by Trustee Solomon, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the following
resolution was hereby adopted:
RESOLUTION
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
LEGALIZATION FEES
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has reviewed the present fee schedule in the
Building Department; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has recommended that the building permit
fees be increased from $8.00 per one thousand dollars of construction to $10.00 per one
thousand dollars of construction; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has recommended that the Village establish a
administrative fee of $300 for work that has progressed or completed without proper
permits in addition to any other fee, cost or fine associated with an application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees hereby approves such recommendations;
and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that such building permit fees shall become effective
immediately and the administrative fee shall take effect in 90 days.
Trustee Zuckerman,suggested that we have some sort of an amnesty period, where we
publicize the fact that we are going to charge a fee. We should give the people time to
come in and legalize their otherwise illegal pools and decks or anything else. This period
should be for 60 days.
Attorney Powell stated that it doesn't legalize something that is not conforming.
Trustee Zuckerman suggested that we call it an administrative fee in addition to any
other applicable fees.
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Mayor Cresenzi stated that the Building Permit fee will be due immediately and the
Administrative fee will be in effect in 90 days.
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
11. APPROVAL OF SIGNAGE
200 SOUTH RIDGE STREET
Trustee Pellino seconded b
On Motion made by Tru y Trustee Zuckerman, the following
resolution was hereby adopted:
RESOLUTION
APPROVAL OF SIGNAGE
200 SOUTH RIDGE STREET
WHEREAS, on June 23, 1992 site plan approval for the above property was granted by
the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook; and
WHEREAS, the approval resolution of that property required that all signage for that
property be reviewed and approved by the Village Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, an application for approval of the following signs have been made:
1. Shopping Center Identification Sign
2. Continental Cleaners
3. Fjord Fisheries
4. America's Best Chicken
5. Brook's Drugs
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees approves the following signs:
Continental Cleaners
Fjord Fisheries
America's Best Chicken
Brook's Drugs
and be it
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Shopping Center Identification Sign which is a free-
standing sign is hereby referred to the Planning Board this 26th day of April for review
and recommendation.
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
Mayor Cresenzi decided to move to the discussion section of the Agenda and deal with
the Port Chester-Rye-Rye Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Report
REPORTS
12. PORT CHESTER-RYE-RYE BROOK
VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORP REPORT
Henry Ijams, who was present on behalf of the Ambulance Corp., made a presentation
to the Village Board. He began by saying that the Consultant that the Ambulance Corp.
hired, Jay Fitch and Consultants have been working very closely with the Village
Administrator on draft documents. These documents will bind the communities together
in a formal arrangement to assist in ambulance service. There is going to be a formal
written document that will now connect the three communities for the provision of
ambulance service, called the Inter-Municipal Agreement. This agreement also calls for
the establishment of an Emergency Medical Services Council to oversee EMS care in the
community. The agreement also calls for the establishment of a medical advisory
committee, made up of Board Certified emergency physicians to oversee the clinical
aspects of care in the community. Now we're going to be moving forward with a
professionally laid out plan for the delivery of EMS. Two elements that the Corps. do
not currently have are being added. One of which is medical oversight and input from
members
of the community to sit on the Emergency Medical Oversight Council. This
Board will be made up of representatives of the community. These representatives will
make recommendations to the various boards. This board will report back to the Village
Board on a quarterly basis of how things are going. The second piece is that there is an
agreement being set up between this oversight committee and the volunteers. The
volunteers are the contractor of choice at least for the first 3 years. The various Village
Managers are working out the details. The Volunteers would like to thank the Village of
Rye Brook for permitting the use of Village Hall for the administrator selection, which
was done last Saturday, We narrowed it down to four candidates, held an all day
assessment seminar and we are hoping for a July 1, 1994 start date. He thanked the
Board for their attention.
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Trustee Solomon asked Mr. Ijams if he had given any thought to the background of the
people that they would want on the Board?
Mr. Ijams stated that in the agreement it loosely calls for a senior partner from a local
law firm. It calls for a partner in a CPA firm and a person from a local industry.
Trustee Solomon asked Mr. Ijams if the attorney should have a medical background.
Mr. Ijams stated that that would be our ultimate goal, however we did not want to be
too restrictive.
13. BIRTHDAY COMMITTEE
Kenneth Berman, co-chairman of the Rye Brook Birthday Celebration Committee
addressed the Board by thanking the many people who volunteered in this years
celebration. He stated that thistY
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June 12th from 12:00 p.m until 4:00 pm. There is going to be a band, and similar
amusements to last years event with a few additions. The goal of the Birthday Party is to
celebrate and commemorate the Village of Rye Brook in its twelfth year. This year
there will be no Birthday Run because it costs to much. The Committee decided to use
as many volunteers as possible without having to use paid people on the day of the party.
We expect to be right in budget, any proceeds left over will go to the Recreation
Department for programs. We have some checks and are waiting for our major donor.
The food will be similar to last years and will consist of hot dogs, hamburgers and potato
chips. We are giving away two major prizes with no raffles this year. Ms. Metro New
York favorite pre-teen will also be in attendance. Mr. Berman then gave the Board 10
reasons why residents should attend the Rye Brook Birthday Party and they were as
follows:
10) Nothing else to do that day.
9) Keep the kids occupied without paying a babysitter.
8) Free food.
7) No parking charge.
6) Two free give-a-ways.
5) Tell your in-laws Crawford Park is your summer mansion
4) Dunk the Mayor.
3) More free food and drink.
2) Meet your neighbors you haven't seen all winter,
1) David Letterman will not be there.
Mayor Cresenzi asked Mr. Berman how recognition would be given to those who
donated.
Mr. Berman explained that there will be a letter going out after the party thanking all
the donors.
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Trustee Daly questioned if it would be more cost effective rather than writing a letter to
allow everyone in the community to take an ad out in the newspaper.
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Mr. Berman stated that it could be expensive but would look into.
Mayor Cresenzi questioned how they planned to control the distribution of food.
Mr. Berman explained that they were going to have more tables and spread it out so
they didn't have it so congested.
Mayor Cresenzi questioned if they were doing anything to avoid non-residents attending.
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Mr. Berman stated that it would be too expensive to try and prevent this. We are
emphasizing that only Rye Brook residents attend. Mr. Berman informed the Board that
no campaigning is allowed at the Birthday Party. He added that presently, they have 35
volunteers however, they do need more. Mr. Berman wanted to specifically thank
Thomas Hroncich for all his help.
DISCUSSION
14. HILLANDALE AREA REZONE
Mr. Gissen stated that first they visited the site to obtain a better sense of it logistically.
After receiving the map, they contacted the Town of Rye to obtain the disks used to
generate the map. Digitized measurements of the map were taken and added when the
disks were received so they would be more accurate. The study area was established and
was determined by the lots that front on the side streets and both sides of King Street.
Generally, zoning lines are not drawn though streets but drawn off of streets preferably
through back yards. There are 148 lots. Measurements were taken with regard to the
lot size and the mean lot width and the mean lot depth. Those were taken at ten foot
intervals for each of those lots on each of those measurements to get a reasonably
accurate measurement. The data was transferred to a spread sheet to perform analysis
on lot area with the intention of further analysis setbacks and structures that are shown
on these maps and the building coverage requirements. He stated that they did this
analysis for all 148 lots. It was determined that for these 148 lots, the median lot size
was about 30,000 square feet. The mean was approximately 36,000 square feet in size.
Also, an analysis was taken of a single family residential lot and they eliminated 4 lots.
These lots included the Town owned land, the nursing home, the church and this portion
of the multi-family housing because it is not generally consistent to single family zoning
characteristics. The median is lower because these are larger than average size the
median dropped down to 29,900 the mean down to 2,200 and added that these numbers
were surprising. They decided to review it further and see how many lots would become
non-conforming. All of the lots that were looked at, approximately 1 in 5 of the lots
would become non-conforming. If you move up to an R25 minimum lot size 25,000
square feet it jumps up to about 12%, 1 in 3 lots now becomes non-conforming,
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Mr. Gissen explained that if you jump up R30 it jumps up to 28% which is almost half
49% of the lots become non-conforming. We decided to look at it by site area to see if
that was consistent throughout or whether there might be areas within the entire study
area that were where larger lots might predominate. On King Street the median was
somewhat lower, it was 23,400 square feet and the mean is considerably higher at about
44,000. For the lots on Hillandale, the median was about 34,000 and the mean is 38,300.
Loch Lane's median was 25,500 with the mean about 27,300. Beechwood Blvd. had the
largest lot with the median being 30,000 and the mean being 35,600. Woodland Drive
had a median of 25,700 and a mean of 29,200. Edgewood Drive also had relatively large
lots with a median of 33,200 and a mean of 33,800. On King Street, below 20,000 square
feet about 47% of the lots are non-conforming. If you jump to 25,000 it goes up to 63%,
if you go to 30,000 it goes up to 55% of the lots becoming non-conforming. Along
Hillandale, relatively few are non-conforming with respect to lot area, if you go to 25,000
lot size almost one in four 23% become non-conforming. If you go to 30,000 a little
over one in three 37% become non-conforming. On Loch Lane 25% are currently non-
conforming, if you went to an R30 than 83% would become non-conforming,
Beechwood Blvd. 100% of the lots are conforming and a 100% would be conforming at
an R30. Woodland Drive's numbers are somewhat overstated because of the smaller lots
which are located outside and not counted, if you go to an R25 44% would be non-
conforming, if you go to an R30 61% would be non-conforming. On Edgewood Drive
only one of the lots 6% is non-conforming if you go to an R25 it doubles to 13% if you
go to an R30 is goes to 44%. This was done to see if maybe there would be a collection
of the larger lots, but in fact they seem to be interspersed throughout the area. They
looked at whether the R20 line for King Street to the inner area line should be
eliminated and make it all one zone or follow the rear lot line. The latter is the best
way to do it, however it could be limited by conditions in the field, which his office
thinks it best to limit it. It is too much of a sawtooth pattern which they do not think is
advisable. It is better to have a lot line which is more consistent.
Trustee Zuckerman stated that along King Sheet on the Westerly side those lots
eliminated the Easterly side of King Street, how many of those lots that are currently
R15 are 20,000 or more square feet?
Mr. Gissen told him that they have not taken the next step to find that out yet.
Trustee Zuckerman then questioned of the lots that Mr. Gissen studied, how many are
in fact continuous lots that are owned by the same owner that have been subdivided.
Mr. Gissen informed him that there may be some that are undeveloped but we did not
break is down to common ownership.
Trustee Solomon questioned if Messina is broken into lots or one parcel?
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Mr. Gissen told him no, that is actually one of the two items that we were going to
change the number. One is that we are not going to include that as we initially did
because it actually has no frontage on Hillandale and it is beyond the last lot. The other
thing that we did with Messina which was a mistake and pulled the number down was
counted the 2 lots based upon the new subdivision. We then neglected to count the
other 3 or 4 lots. Each of those lots are in the 20's and the averages are up in the 30's
actually when we incorporate those and eliminate that, the number is going to come
down.
Trustee Zuckerman questioned if a map could be drawn where the lots that are 50-20,
20-25, 25 to 30 could be color coded.
Mr. Gissen replied that could be done.
Mayor Cresenzi questioned how Mr. Gissen felt about the concept of rezoning the area.
Mr. Gissen stated that his feeling was that he would not be in favor of rezoning if the
cost of it was to make large numbers of the lots non-conforming, which appears to be the
end result. Basically, our feeling is that there is not a good case for rezoning.
15. EXTENSION OF LEASE AGREEMENT
TOWN OF RYE, HIGHWAY GARAGE
Attorney Powell stated that the lease on the Highway garage is being requested to be
extended for thirty years. However, after the thirty year term you will have a capital
expenditure into that building. The building at the end of the lease term will not be
yours.
Trustee Zuckerman stated that according to the leasable enforce, there is a lease term
that will end in 2024. The current lease's term ends in 2000, we also have a 15 year
option to that year which would bring it to 2015. The new lease increases our current by
only 9 years. He added that he and Trustee Daly had a meeting with the Rye Town
Liaison Committee several weeks ago and mentioned to Supervisor Morabito that we
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would need a longer term. The Supervisor was under the impression that the lease
forwarded to us was 30 years plus a 15 year option. We had said that we would like an
additional 15 year option and he seemed amenable to that. The Supervisor advised us
that there would not be a problem granting a 30 year lease as of today making it an
additional 30 year option. He requested that we pass the Resolution, approve the lease
with that stipulation that is conditional on determining 30 years with a 30 year option.
Trustee Zuckerman asked Attorney Powell if he had any problem with this.
Attorney Powell stated that he thinks that is more of a policy issue. The policy issue of
sinking money into a garage to get a lease on it.
Trustee Daly stated that she would like to have this in writing.
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Mayor Cresenzi directed Administrator Russo to call Supervisor Morabito and arrange
the new lease agreement.
Mayor Cresenzi than requested that Isabelle Sherlock, Chairperson of the Advisory
Council on Environmental Conservation discuss the Wetlands Law.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
16. ISABELLE SHERLOCK, CHAIRPERSON
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION COUNCIL
TRANSMITTAL OF DRAFT WETLANDS ORDINANCE
FROM ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION COUNCIL
TO VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mrs. Sherlock informed the Board that they have been working on this law since April of
last year. The Draft that was submitted to the Board for review was actually the fourth
draft. She stated that the Council based a great number of items on the County
Ordinance, however they have changed a number of things to make a better law for
home rule. She stated that she would like the Board to take the next step to get the law
to a Public Hearing so that the law could be put into effect to protect the wetlands that
we are aware of.
Mayor Cresenzi thanked the Council for all the time and hardwork they put into the
creation of this law. Mayor Cresenzi then called for a Public Hearing.
Trustee Zuckerman asked if the Committee could plan on a presentation during the
Public Hearing.
Mrs. Sherlock stated that a report of that type would be difficult because they do not
have a map showing the wetlands. The Committee feels it more important to get the
law in place first. There have been wetlands in the Village which have already been
filled in. Those areas would not show on a map.
Trustee Pellino asked if they were aware of any requirements that would require us to
run this by either the County or the State prior to the Village Board addressing it.
Mrs. Sherlock stated that she believed the County gave its encouragement to
municipalities to do there own home rule based upon what was in it.
Trustee Pellino stated that he was wondering if there was a provision that requires a
municipality to run it past the next higher authority to ensure that requirements are
conformed to.
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Attorney Powell stated that there are provisions in the Environmental Conservation Law
which provides for the local takeover of freshwater wetlands determined by the
Department of Environmental Conservation.
Attorney Powell questioned if the definition of wetlands was going to include the
Department of Environmental Conservation requirements?
Mrs. Sherlock stated that with home rule we would be able to adjust with approval
authority.
Attorney Powell stated that the attention to define the wetlands which would be subject
to the regulations of the local law which would also include lands below the DEC
threshold as well as those regulated by the DEC.
Mrs. Sherlock stated that she believes the requirements would be reviewed by the Village
Engineer and the Village Board. Mrs. Sherlock then thanked the Board for their
attention.
17. APPROVING PAYMENT FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT #9302
ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER
On Motion made by Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the following
resolution was hereby adopted:
RESOLUTION
APPROVING PAYMENT FOR GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT #9302
ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER
RESOLVED, that payment in the amount of $73,138.20 be hereby approved and made to
Marathon Orbit, Inc, for costs associated with the construction of the Anthony J.
Posillipo Community Center.
Trustee Pellino questioned if a change order was prepared.
Mr. Circosta informed the Board that they would have that in next Friday's packet.
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
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18. APPROVING PAYMENT FOR ELECTRICAL WORK
CONTRACT #9304
ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER
On Motion made by Trustee Solomon, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the following
resolution was hereby adopted:
RESOLUTION
APPROVING PAYMENT FOR ELECTRICAL WORK
CONTRACT #9304
ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER
RESOLVED, that payment in the amount of $12,081.13 be hereby approved and made to
Capstone Enterprises for costs associated with the construction of the Anthony J.
Posillipo Community Center.
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
19. APPROVING PAYMENT FOR H.V.A.C.
CONTRACT #9305
ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER
On Motion made by Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Daly, the following resolution
was hereby adopted:
RESOLUTION
APPROVING PAYMENT FOR H.V.A.C.
CONTRACT #9305
ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER
RESOLVED, that payment in the amount of $6,650.00 be hereby approved and made to
Hi-Tech - H.V.A.C. Systems, Inc. for costs associated with the construction of the
Anthony J. Posillipo Community Center.
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
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20. APPROVING PAYMENT TO ELQ INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONTRACT #9306
RYE HILLS DRAINAGE PROJECT
On Motion made by Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Solomon, the following
resolution was hereby adopted:
RESOLUTION
APPROVING PAYMENT TO ELQ INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONTRACT #9306
RYE HILLS DRAINAGE PROJECT
RESOLVED, that payment in the amount of $10,491.16 be hereby approved and made to
E.L.Q. Industries, Inc, as final payment for the Rye Hills Drainage Project.
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
21. AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION
PHASE SERVICES TO COLIMORE-CLARKE ASSOCIATES
Trustee Daly asked how the hourly rate was decided upon.
Administrator Russo informed her that this is the rate in the proposed agreement. It is
under any bidding amount, therefore he recommends that they approve the bill. Mr.
Gallow has been doingwork for us, we did this under an emergency situation. The
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problem with his agreement had to do with how much liability his firm is willing to
accept at this late stage should there be a claim, We are trying to separate his liability
from the previous architect's liability.
Mayor Cresenzi stated that Mr. Gallow has solved many problems since he has arrived
and we need him to continue, therefore, we need to pay him.
On Motion made by Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the following
resolution was hereby adopted:
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES
ANTHONY J. POSILLIPO COMMUNITY CENTER
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RESOLVED, that payment in the amount of $2,404.20 be hereby approved and made to
Colimore-Clarke Associates, Inc. for Architectural Services rendered from March 1, 1994
to March 29, 1994 associated with the construction of the Anthony J. Posillipo
Community Center.
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
22. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON
ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE
EASEMENT FROM THE BLIND BROOK CLUB
Administrator Russo informed the Board that he expected to receive the easement prior
to the meeting but did not, so it was agreed that this resolution would be tabled.
21. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR
PROPOSED INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW #7-1994
A LOCAL LAW TO IMPLEMENT THE HAWTHORNE
AVENUE ZONING STUDY
On Motion made by Trustee Daly, seconded by Trustee Solomon, the following
resolution is hereby adopted:
RESOLUTION
SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON PROPOSED
LOCAL LAW INTRODUCTORY #7-1994 A LOCAL LAW TO
IMPLEMENT THE HAWTHORNE AVENUE ZONING STUDY
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustee has received a zoning study of
the Hawthorne Avenue area from its professional planning consultant Frederick P. Clark
Associates; and
WHEREAS, the zoning study recommends a number of zoning changes for the
orated in Local Law Introductory #7-
venue area which have been incorporated r3'
Hawthorne A p
1994.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing shall be held by the Village of Rye Brook Board of
Trustees on Tuesday, May 24, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Office at 90 South Ridge
Street, Rye Brook, NY on Local Law Introductory #7-1994.
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Administrator shall cause notice of Public
Hearing to be published in an official newspaper of the Village at least 10 days before
the Public Hearing.
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
22. APPROVING RETAINER AGREEMENT WITH
OXMAN, GEIGER, NATALE AND TULIS P.C.
FOR TAX CERTIORARI DEFENSE PURPOSES
On Motion made by Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the following
resolution was hereby adopted:
RESOLUTION
RETAINING OXMAN, GEIGER, NATALE AND TULIS P.C.
FOR TAX CERTIORARI DEFENSE PURPOSES
RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook is authorized to enter into a retainer
agreement with Oxman, Geiger, Natale and Tulis, P.C., for the period of June 1, 1994 to
May 31, 1995, at an hourly rate of $150.00 per hour for Mark Tulis, $75 per hour for
paralegal services, plus disbursements, for tax certiorari defense purposes; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to execute and deliver all
documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this resolution.
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
23. APPOINTING ACTING CHAIRMAN
TRAFFIC COMMISSION
On Motion made by Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Daly, the following resolution
was hereby adopted:
RESOLUTION
APPOINTING ACTING CHAIRMAN
TRAFFIC COMMISSION
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RESOLVED, that Sy Tarshis of 28 Sleepy Hollow Road be hereby appointed acting
Chairman of the Rye Brook Traffic commission effective immediately.
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
24. POLICE CONSOLIDATION REVIEW
Mayor Cresenzi stated that item 21 deals with an investigation that is going on between
the Village of Rye Brook and the City of Rye regarding potential consolidation, savings
and benefits to the community with regard to the police department.
On Motion made by Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the following
resolution was hereby adopted:
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RESOLUTION
PROPOSAL TO STUDY POLICE CONSOLIDATION IDEA
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook and the City of Rye are interested in studying the
feasibility of a Police Service Consolidation, in whole or in part, which may result in a
more efficient level of Police service; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees, sitting as the Board of Police Commissioners
is desirous of studying this matter in the most cost efficient manner; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has contacted the Division of Criminal Justice Services
(DCJS) of the State of New York which will consult with the Village at no cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Board hereby supports the contact with DCJS, and directs the
Chief of Police to continue seeking consultations and directs the Village Administrator to
solicit proposals or have consultations with other applicable or appropriate individuals or
agencies that may be able to assist in this analysis; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Police Chief and Village Administrator shall report at
least monthly to the Board of Police Commissioners.
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Trustee Pellino proposed that they try to schedule a regular Board of Police
Commissioners to deal with this topic.
Trustee Zuckerman stated that he feels that we owe it to the Village to have this type of
study.
Trustee Daly stated that this is strictly a research project and does not commit us to
anything.
TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE
TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE
MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE
Mayor Cresenzi stated that Trustee Pellino and himself are on the same wave length
when it comes to establishing regular meetings of the Police Commissioners. On the
evening of the Agenda meetings between 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. We can discuss this or
anything else.
25. CHECK REGISTER
On Motion made by Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, 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: 8710-8800
Payroll Checks: 12672-12757
Manual Checks: 8604, 8686, 8607, 8706, 8708
Environmental: 221 & 422
Recreational Trust: NONE
Capital: 2135-2139
Birthday Run: NONE
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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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 COMMUNICATION
26. ROBERT P. MASCALI
GIOFFRE, GIOFFRE & MASCALI
RE: REQUEST TO EXTEND OPERATING HOURS
RYE CENTER SERVICE STATION
101 SOUTH RIDGE STREET
o application has accompanied Mayor Cresenzi stated, that since n pp the letter and we are
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not positive what they are requesting, that this be placed on the agenda for the next
meeting under Discussion and the Board agreed.
27. DAVID R. HINSON, ADMINISTRATOR
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
RE: RE-ROUTING AIRCRAFTS
Administrator Russo read the letter into the record.
28. ROBERT P. MASCALI
GIOFFRE, GIOFFRE & MASCALI
RE: 62 BOWMAN AVENUE
Administrator Russo read the letter and suggested that so as not to hold them up, we
put this on the May 10, 1994 agenda and refer it to the Planning Board.
29. CHIEF ROBERT J. SANTORO
PROCLAIMING MAY 15th - MAY 21ST, 1994 AS POLICE WEEK
Administrator Russo read the letter stating the request.
Chief Santoro stated that due to snow days, Mr. Ponterio has informed him that it would
not be possible to hold field trips this year.
Trustee Daly suggested that next year, Park Avenue be included.
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Chief Santoro stated that the class sizes are much larger and
it would be difficult to
coordinate so we are holding an open house on Sunday for anyone who would like to
j come. He added that he would look into it.
DISCUSSION
30. LOCAL LAW INTRODUCTORY #8-1994 ENTITLED: A LOCAL
LAW AMENDING THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 47 TO PROVIDE FOR
REIMBURSEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING FEES
Mayor Cresenzi announced that this item would be held over to the May 24, 1994
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
On Motion made by Trustee Solomon, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the meeting
adjourned into Executive Session at 11:20 p.m. to discuss Personnel Matters.
Respectfully submitted,
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Elizabeth Bottali
Secretary to Village Board
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