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Home My WebLink About1994-04-29 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes ® f? MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OFFICES 90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET RYE BROOK, NEW YORK APRIL 29, 1994 CONVENE MEETING The Meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Cresenzi in the Conference Room. Present were the following members of the Board: Mayor Salvatore M. Cresenzi Trustee Michele R. Daly Trustee Joseph Pellino Trustee Randy A. Solomon Trustee Gary J. Zuckerman I Also present were: Christopher J. Russo, Village Administrator i 1 April 29, 1994 005287 Mayor Cresenzi explained that this meeting was called for at the April 26, 1994 regular the 1994-1995 Village Bud Board meeting to discuss and resolveet which must be g g adopted prior to May 1 1994. P P Y Trustee Zuckerman stated that he supported the 70-30 split in funding for the library, between Port Chester and Rye Brook. He further stated that a powerful meeting had taken place with representatives of the Library Board and that we had made progress in discussing the Fire Service issue with Port Chester officials. Trustee Zuckerman questioned if there was any sentiment on the Board to reduce funding allotment for the nutrition program. The Board felt we should continue the funding level for the next fiscal year. The Board also expressed a concern that we shouldn't have to pay for the program aspect of the Port Chester program. The Board requested an accounting of the Nutrition program use by Rye Brook residents. On Motion made by Trustee Solomon, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the Board adjourned into Executive Session to discuss Police Personnel Matters at 5:30 p.m. TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE The Board convened into public session at 6:30 p.m. and the following changes from the tentative 1994-1995 budget were voted on as follows: 1 - 1.3% Increase to Library 2 - Bonding for Backhoe and Sidewalks 3 - 1 Car and Compressor out of Budget 4 - Look at possible additions road resurfacing, bonding 5 - Additional Police Officer 6 - Six Sergeants funded, Lieutenant position not funded On Motion made by Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Mayor Cresenzi the vote went as follows: TRUSTEE DALY VOTING NAY TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING NAY TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING ABSTAIN TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 2 April 29, 1994 005288 A second vote was taken for the same package with the exception of Five Sergeants and the Lieutenants position to be funded. On Motion made by Trustee Daly, seconded by Trustee Pellino the vote went as follows: TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING ABSTAIN TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING NAY MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING NAY Due to the fact that no approval was made on the budget, Trustee Zuckerman suggested that the meeting be adjourned and Mayor Cresenzi suggested that the Board adjourn until 9:00 P.M. On Motion made by Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Mayor Cresenzi, the Board adjourned until 9:00 p.m. TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE The Board reconvened into public session at 9:00 p.m. Attorney Powell, who was now in attendance, discussed the legalities of not having a majority able to approve the budget. He explained that the tentative budget with any changes agreed to by resolutions would become the new budget for the next fiscal year. Attorney Powell also reviewed the voting procedures of the Board and stated that there is no provision for an abstention in the rules of order. Trustee Zuckerman pointed out that some individuals have taken parts of the Buracker Police Study and stated that we should follow them. Trustee Zuckerman stressed that the whole study should be looked at including the assignment of sergeants to desk work, establishing a court, looking at a master police officer position. The most important aspect of this report, according to Trustee Zuckerman, is that the Buracker study said the staffing levels should be evaluated annually. Trustee Pellino pointed out that this should be looked at within a structure. 3 April 29, 1994 005289 Trustee Solomon mentioned that many of the more important aspects of the study have been addressed. The Board expressed a consensus that Carroll Buracker should be called in to evaluate the staffing structure and workload and to evaluate our Police Department. Trustee Pellino stressed his continued support for the funding of the Lieutenants position. Mayor Cresenzi explained that we have some tough budget issues and that like other Y xp g g corporations, we need to cut back on middle management positions. He added that with our current Chief of Police, who is a "hands on" type of person, he felt this cut of the Lieutenant's funding could work for the next fiscal year. On Motion made by Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Mayor Cresenzi, a vote was taken on the proposed changes with the six sergeants funded and the Lieutenant position not funded. TRUSTEE DALY_ VOTING NAY TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING NAY TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING NAY TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE Trustee Solomon requested an Executive Session to discuss the matter so on Motion made by Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Solomon the vote was as follows: ,SII TRUSTEE DALY VOTING NAY TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING NAY TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING NAY MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING NAY Mayor Cresenzi asked if Trustee Solomon had anything new to add in Executive Session. Trustee Solomon made a point that we are voting on the police structure, not on the budet and this discussion and vote is contra to what he has believed to be a policy of 9 contrary the Board to object in private and show unanimity in public. Mayor Cresenzi pointed out that that is the procedure that we have followed on all personnel matters dealing with individuals or salaries, not something like this structure issue. Trustee Pellino stated that he doesn't see a problem with people having a difference of opinion, and it isn't political, it is a matter of opinion. 4 005290 April 29, 1994 On Motion made by Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Mayor Cresenzi, a vote was taken on the proposed changes with the six sergeants funded and the Lieutenant position not funded. TRUSTEE DALY VOTING NAY TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING NAY TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING NAY TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE On Motion made by Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Daly, a vote was taken on the proposed changes with only five sergeants and the Lieutenants position funded. TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING NAY MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING NAY On Motion made b Trustee Pellino seconded b Trustee Dal the following resolution Y Y Y� g was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK 1994-1995 BUDGET WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees met on the 12th day of April, 1994 pursuant to Notice of Public Hearing, regarding the Proposed 1994-1995 Budget, and has heard all persons desiring to be heard thereon; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Proposed Budget as hereinafter set forth by the Board of Trustees, is hereby adopted this 29th day of April, 1994; and be it 5 April 29, 1994 005291' FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amounts listed therein for payment of principal and interest on indebtedness, and that maintenance district charges be paid, and that the salaries, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment for all employees, including those not represented by a bargaining unit, shall be paid such salaries as determined by the Board of Trustees. TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING NAY MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING NAY ADJOURNMENT On Motion made by Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the meeting was adjourned at 9:21 p.m. TRUSTEE DALY VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE TRUSTEE SOLOMON VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE Respectfully submitted, Christopher J. Russo Village Clerk 6