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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-08-08 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes AGENDA VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA MEETING AUGUST 8, 1995 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ACTION REPORT 1. FACILITIES COMMITTEE RE: VILLAGE HALL PROJECT 2. STATUS OF FIRE SERVICE RESOLUTIONS 3. APPROVAL OF RE-SUBDIVISION APPLICATION JOHANSHAH ARYEH KING STREET & HILLANDALE ROAD SECTION 1. BLOCK 6,LOTS 11B.1, 11B.2, 11B.3 & 11B.4, 4. APPROVAL OF RIDGE STREET SCHOOL DRIVEWAY AND PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS 5. ADOPTING LOCAL LAW INTRODUCTORY#3-1995 AMENDING SECTION 250-6(A) (2) OF THE ZONING LAW TO REVISE THE GENERAL SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS IN RELATION TO THE MERGING OF SUBSTANDARD LOTS 6. REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD MERRITT &HOLBY ASSOCIATES 200 SOUTH RIDGE STREET SITE PLAN APPLICATION RE: ORTHOPEDIC DOCTOR'S OFFICE 7. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE BROOKRIDGE COURT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION SITE PLAN APPLICATION 8. REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR ZONING RECOMMENDATION BARBER PLACE AND BOWMAN AVENUE PROPERTY 9. EXTENSION OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL NISSON SUBDIVISION 10. CHECK REGISTER ITEMS FOR AUGUST 22. 1995 PUBLIC HEARING 1. BROOKRIDGE COURT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION SITE PLAN APPLICATION RESOLUTIONS 2. APPROVING MUTUAL AID AND ASSISTANCE PLAN WITH WESTCHESTER COUNTY 3. APPROVING AMENDMENT TO VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK INVESTMENT POLICY AS PER STATE COMPTROLLER APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. NOVEMBER 22, 1994 5 DECEMBER 27, 1995 6 FEBRUARY 28, 1995 7 MARCH 28, 1995 8 APRIL 10, 1995 9 APRIL 25, 1995 10. MAY 9, 1995 11. MAY 25, 1995 MINUTES OF AN AGENDA MEETING VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OFFICES 90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET RYE BROOK, NEW YORK AUGUST 8, 1995 CONVENE MEETING The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Cresenzi in the Meeting Room and the Pledge of Allegiance followed. Present were the following members of the Board: Mayor Salvatore M. Cresenzi Trustee Joseph Pellino Trustee Randy A. Solomon Trustee Nancy Stein Tunis Trustee Gary J.Zuckerman Also present were: Christopher J. Russo,Village Administrator Lori Ann DeMarco, Ass't to Village Administrator Rocco V. Circosta, Director of Public Works Kenneth E. Powell, Village Attorney Robert J. Santoro, Chief of Police Elizabeth Bottali, Secretary to Village Board Joseph Cortese, Village Treasurer was not in attendance at this meeting. 1 00588, August 8, 1995 ,REPORT 1. FACILITIES COMMITTEE RE: VILLAGE HALL PROJECT Ken Berman, Chairman of the Facilities Committee gave a brief update on the status of the new municipal Village Hall to be located at 988 King Street. He pointed out that interest rates are much lower now, which we are taking advantage of. A bond will finance the construction costs and it will be under 2 million dollars. He presented a sketch drawing done by our Architectural Firm Anderson, LaRocca, Anderson of what the building will look like and offered to answer any questions that may arise. He pointed out the Police Department, Recreation Department, Parking area, entryway,landscaping and added that the pool will remain. It will be three stories with an elevator,handicapped accessible, sprinklered, air conditioning, heat and energy efficient in such a way that we will be receiving rebates from the New York State Power Authority. He introduced fellow member Dan Paniccia to speak about the layout. Dan Paniccia gave a brief overview of the history of the design for members of the public who are not up to date on the project. Afterwards, he pointed out that during the planning phase, we increased the square footage and reduced the unit cost of the building obtaining a lot more building for our dollar. He stated that the lowest level will include the basement with an existing mechanical room which houses the boiler and will be connected. A half a level up will be the Police Station similar to what we have but with better arrangements such as more offices, storage and a locker room with showers which we do not have at present. The elevator will stop on both levels so if the basement is used in the future for additional office space, we have an elevator stop. A half level up from that we have the public section of the building. The main entrance faces King Street,you enter a lobby and to your right is a self contained Recreation Department and behind that is the main meeting room with an optional divider, law library and Village Attorney's office. We planned for the potential for a future Village Court should it ever arise. Further back is the Building Department and Village Clerk area which has its own conference room and storage, a mailroom, more storage and public restrooms. A half level up from that is the main administrative offices which includes a secretarial area,Village Administrator's Office, conference room, Mayor's office, Village Treasurer,more storage and a basic office. This is approximately 14,000 square feet including the basement storage which is about 1,200 square feet. Mr. Berman pointed out that the reasons for building our own Village halls is that currently,the Village Office has 9,000 square feet which we have outgrown and also,our lease is up in May of 1996 and we assume that the landlord will increase our rent. He introduced fellow member Harry Krausman to speak about the financial aspect. Mr. Krausman stated that financial projections and comparisons were compiled and handed out this evening between purchasing this property and building it versus leasing space into the future. The projections show that we will be saving between 1.2 and 1.8 million dollars over a 19 year period by acquiring the property and building it occupying it rather than leasing space from an outside entity. While making the projections, I was very conservative that over a prolonged period of time, using both a 3%and 5%annual increase we would be saving that amount. He showed slides of the projections for the public based on a 5, 10, 15 and 19 year spread at the new Village Hall. Over 19 years it was projected that we would be spending over 4 %z million dollars. At 90 South Ridge Street assuming a 5% annual increase in rent,at a 19 year spread we will be spending over 6.3 million. More conservative at a 3%annual increase at a 19 year spread it would be almost 5.6 million. The savings of not renting would be, over a five year period at a 5% increase would be $26,000 and $18,000 on a 3% increase. But as stated earlier at the 19 year spread we will be saving 1.2 million to 1.8 million dollars. 2 August 8, 1995 Mr. Krausman pointed out that the cost of the bond is a fixed rate over a 20 year period which does not change. We don't pay real estate taxes which in reality we are currently paying factored into our rent. He also pointed out that the property is already off of the tax rolls. We will be leaving our neighbors and residents a legacy because at the end of the period when the bond disappears, we save $186,000 of annual expenses, Mr. Krausman added. He handed out additional projections to members of the public which demonstrated where the numbers were derived from. A resident asked what would be done with the pool. Mr. Berman stated that currently the use of the pool is undecided. Mrs. Patacko questioned how this would affect the average taxpayer per year. Mr. Krausman stated that he did not have the numbers with him but stated that he suspects that there will be a reduction. Mr. Heller questioned when the project was going to be completed. Mr. Berman replied October of 1996 and there is a mutual agreement to extend the lease, William Nethercott questioned outside lighting in the evening as his home is nearby and is looking for protection. Mr. Paniccia stated that the Village Board will be very sensitive to any Village neighbors and will look to protect them much more than any developer. Mr. Berman pointed out that the conference room could hold 150 people as opposed to the room we are in this evening. Mr. Heller questioned the number of parking spaces for that many people. Mr. Berman replied that currently we could use the Atrium parking lot and in the future,perhaps Blind Brook High School. Mr. Heller questioned if there would be a sidewalk from the high school to the property. Mr. Berman replied that access currently exists. A resident questioned underground or rooftop parking. Mr. Berman stated that the expense would be too extensive. Mayor Cresenzi and the Board thanked the facilities committee for their very informative presentation. 3 QU�ti�Si� August 8, 1995 2. STATUS OF FIRE SERVICE Port Chester Fire Chief Robert Gerardi stated that he is presenting a proposal which was presented to the Port Chester Board Trustees last evening and was drawn up by the Port Chester Fire Department at a special meeting on Sunday night. The Fire Department is 100%behind this proposal and urges the Board to give it sincere consideration. Mr. Gerardi read the proposal for the Board of Trustees and members of the public and provided each member with a copy. He added that representatives from the various fire companies wished to address the Board. Captain Michael DiVittorio of Reliance Engine &Hose Company stated that he and his members support this proposal 100%. John Ferraro, President of Putnam, Engine&Hose Company#2 stated that he and his members are 100%behind this proposal. Ralph D'Attavio, 1 st Lieutenant of Mellor, Engine&Hose stated that he and his members are 100% behind this proposal. Bill Nethercott, 1 st Lieutenant of Washington Engine &Hose stated that he and his members are 100%behind this proposal. Peter Patacko, Captain of Brooksville Engine &Hose Company stated that he and his members are 100%behind this proposal. Richard Pfeiffer, Captain of Fire Patrol &Fescue Company#1 stated that he and his members are 100% behind this proposal. Rick Castarelli, Captain of Harry Howard Hook&Ladder stated that he and his members are 100% behind this proposal. Thomas Murphy, President of Local 1971 stated that he and his members are 100% in support of this proposal. Bill Barnes, 1 st Assistant Chief of the Port Chester Fire Department urged the Board to support and approve this proposal tonight and to allow the membership of the Port Chester Fire Department to continue to serve the residents of Rye Brook as we have,in an excellent fashion in the previous years. George Seerba,2nd Assistant Chief of the Port Chester Fire Department stated that in the Board's own words, we do an excellent job protecting lives and property, let us continue to do so. Public safety need not be compromised. We urge Rye Brook and Port Chester to accept this proposal. Mayor Cresenzi stated that the entire Board has a tremendous amount of respect for the volunteer firemen. Our complaints are an administrative problem,having nothing to do with the fire department. The proposal has some merit, and this Board has put many proposals on the table to the Village of Port Chester and most of them have not been responded to. As per a request made by Mr. Graessle, we submitted a proposal dated June 2, 1995 and many of the issues put forth tonight are contained in this proposal. He suggested that Chief Gerardi share this proposal with the various departments and find out why Port Chester never shared this proposal with the fire department. Perhaps we can have a meeting and discuss with all involved parties. We have requested a meeting for this Thursday and have not heard anything back. He pointed out that any correspondence that is sent to the Village of Port Chester will be copied to the three Fire Chiefs. Mayor Cresenzi announced that Trustee Tunis had oral surgery today and was not feeling well and will not be present for the remainder of the meeting. 4 August 8, 1995 00588 / - RESOLUTIONS 3. APPROVAL OF RE-SUBDIVISION APPLICATION JOHANSHAH ARYEH KING STREET &HILLANDALE ROAD SECTION 1. BLOCK 6, LOTS 11B.1, 11B.2, 11B.3 & 11B.4, On Motion made by Trustee Solomon, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the following Resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION CONDITIONAL FINAL APPROVAL SUBDIVISION APPROVAL JOHANSHAH ARYEH/RYE BROOK DEVELOPMENT KING STREET AND HILLANDALE ROAD SECTION 1, BLOCK 6, LOTS 11.111, 1111.2, 11B.3 & 1111.4 WHEREAS,on January 26, 1995 Johanshah Aryeh made an application for amended subdivision approval to re- configure a four(4)lot subdivision at or about the intersection of King Street and Hillandale Road, known and shown on tax assessment maps as Section 1, Block 6, Lots 11B.1, 11B.2, 1113.3 & 11B.4; and WHEREAS,the Planning Board recommended approval of the application; and WHEREAS,the application consists of the following plans: Preliminary Plat,Rye Brook Development, prepared by Ralph George Mastromanaco P.E., Consulting Engineers, 13 Dove Ct., Croton-on-Hudson,NY, dated May 18, 1995 (one sheet); Details,Rye Brook Development, prepared by Ralph George Mastromonaco P.E., dated February 21, 1994 (one sheet); and WHEREAS, on June 27, 1995 the Board of Trustees held a public hearing on the application after due notice; and WHEREAS,the application involves approximately 2.11 acres of land and seeks to amend and re-configure an existing 4 lot subdivision previously approved by the Town of Rye in respect to which a subdivision plat was filed in the Office of the County Clerk on December 26, 1979 as Number 20129; and WHEREAS,the action is found to be an unlisted action under SEQR which will have no significant adverse impact on the environment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the subject application for approval of an amended subdivision plat is approved and the Mayor is authorized to sign the plat, subject to the following conditions: 5 August 8, 1995 005888 CONDITIONS TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO SIGNING OF THE PLAT 1. Prior to the signing of the plat,the applicant shall submit an easement, satisfactory to the Village Attorney,granting the Village a sanitary sewer easement along the lot line separating Lots 3 and 4, as shown on the plans, which easement shall be recorded by the applicant contemporaneously with the filing of the plat. 2. Prior to the signing of the plat,the applicant shall obtain the endorsement of the County Department of Health,if required. 3. Prior to the signing of the plat, all review fees shall be paid by the applicant. 4. Within 45 days after the signing of the plat,unless otherwise mutually agreed between the Village and the applicant, an 8" sanitary sewer main beginning at a point of a new sanitary manhole on Hillandale Road and running approximately 100 feet in the northerly direction along the property lines of lot#'s 3 and 4 and terminating at a new sanitary manhole,then continuing as a 4" sanitary sewer along the same property and running approximately 130 feet into the property now or formerly owned by the Village of Rye Brook. All construction shall be done in accordance with all State, County and Local codes and in a manner satisfactory to the Director of Public Works. OTHER CONDITIONS 5. The applicant shall provide a note on the final plat stating that "Approved by the Village Board of Trustees in a resolution dated August 3, 1995 with conditions prescribed in that resolution." 6. The removal, preservation and protection of all trees on the site shall be in accordance with the Preliminary Plat dated May 18, 1995, identified above. The applicant shall comply with the tree preservation regulations of Chapter 235 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook. 7. There shall be no driveway access to King Street from Lots 1 and 2. 8. The applicant will submit 5 copies of the final plat showing the endorsement of the County Clerk to the Director of Public Works within 30 days of the date of filing of the plat. 9. The applicant shall provide a copy of this subdivision approval Resolution to each purchaser of a lot in the subdivision prior to the transfer of title and shall present verification that such notice has been given to the Village Attorney in the form of a receipt signed by the Purchaser; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED,that this final approval shall expire 180 days after the effective date of this Resolution unless all requirements stated in this Resolution to be completed before the plat is signed are certified as completed and the final plat is submitted for signature,or an extension if this conditional final approval is granted; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED,that the effective date of this Resolution shall be August 8, 1995. Trustee Zuckerman questioned the four inch sewer line and questioned what would require an eight inch. 6 August 8, 1995 005mu Mr. Circosta stated that only if the Village owned King Street property is subdivided into a few residential lots, than we would be required to make it an 8 inch main because it would have to be a public sewer. Trustee Zuckerman questioned that status of the proposed change in the turn at Hillandale Road and King Street. He suggested that the Village Engineer and the Planner move forward to change that intersection since it seem agreed that it is good planning. He requested that it be part of the Village's Capital Plan for 1996. Mayor Cresenzi stated that we would need to see what the costs are first,however the change should be made. Trustee Pellino requested that the final plat reference this resolution in detail with conditions. Trustee Pellino Voting Aye Trustee Solomon Voting Aye Trustee Tunis Absent Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye Mayor Cresenzi Voting Aye 4. APPROVAL OF RIDGE STREET SCHOOL DRIVEWAY& PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS On Motion made by Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the following Resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION RIDGE STREET SCHOOL DRIVEWAY AND PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS,the Blind Brook Union Free School District, as owner of the Ridge Street School, has commissioned plans for the improvement of the driveway and parking lot at the Ridge Street School; and WHEREAS,the improvements include the creation of 30 additional spaces of overflow parking and a re- arrangement and improvement of the existing drive on North Ridge Street; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 25, 1995 at the Village Offices after due notice and publication. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the sketch plan of improvements for the Ridge Street School be hereby approved, provided, however, the plans should be modified to show landscaping to screen the overflow parking area from homes on Sleepy Hollow Road and landscaping shall also be shown between the overflow parking area and North Ridge Street. Trustee Pellino Voting Aye Trustee Solomon Voting Aye Trustee Tunis Absent Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye Mayor Cresenzi Voting Aye 7 August 8, 1995 5. ADOPTING LOCAL LAW INTRODUCTORY#3-1995 005 J U AMENDING SECTION 250-6(A) (2) OF THE ZONING LAW TO REVISE THE GENERAL SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS IN RELATION TO THE MERGING OF SUBSTANDARD LOTS On Motion made by Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Pellino,the following Resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW INTRODUCTORY#3-1995 AMENDING SECTION 250-6(A) (2) OF THE ZONING LAW TO REVISE THE GENERAL SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS IN RELATION TO THE MERGING OF SUBSTANDARD LOTS RESOLVED,that the adoption of Local Law#3-1995 is found to be an Unlisted Action under SEQR, and the accompanying negative environmental declaration is adopted; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED,that Local Law#3-1995 is adopted into law, Trustee Pellino Voting Aye Trustee Solomon Voting Aye Trustee Tunis Absent Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye Mayor Cresenzi Voting Aye 6. REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD MERRITT& HOLBY ASSOCIATES 200 SOUTH RIDGE STREET SITE PLAN APPLICATION RE: ORTHOPEDIC DOCTOR'S OFFICE On Motion made by Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Pellino,the following Resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD MERRITT & HOLBY ASSOCIATES 200 SOUTH RIDGE STREET SITE PLAN APPLICATION FOR ORTHOPEDIC DOCTOR'S OFFICE RESOLVED, that the site plan application by Merritt& Holby Associates for the use of the lower level at 200 South Ridge Street for an Orthopedic Doctor's Office is hereby referred to the Planning Board for their review and recommendation and report; and it is 8 August 8, 1995 005891- FURTHER 058FURTHER RESOLVED,that the applicant will pay the sum of$500.00 into the environmental/professional fee fund and such additional sums as may be requested. Mayor Cresenzi questioned the parking at this location and if a proper count was ever received from the applicant. Mr. Circosta stated that there was a report from Raymond Keys Associates which is an engineering firm that did some analysis on the parking. I have fully examined it and what they are saying is that with the development of this space they are short three spaces. Mayor Cresenzi requested that Mr. Circosta share that information with the Planning Board. Linda Lyons of 222 South Ridge Street suggested that the police patrol the shopping center more as there are always kids in the back parking lot using foul language and urinating in the hedges. Mayor Cresenzi suggested that the best way to deal with these things is to call the police and report it. Trustee Pellino Voting Aye Trustee Solomon Voting Aye Trustee Tunis Absent Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye Mayor Cresenzi Voting Aye 7. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE BROOKRIDGE COURT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION SITE PLAN APPLICATION On Motion made by Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman,the following Resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING DATE BROOKRIDGE COURT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION SITE PLAN APPLICATION RESOLVED,that a public hearing shall be held on August 22, 1995 at the Village Offices, 90 South Ridge Street at 7:30 p.m.to consider a site plan amendment application of the Brookridge Court Homeowner's Association. Trustee Pellino Voting Aye Trustee Solomon Voting Aye Trustee Tunis Absent Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye Mayor Cresenzi Voting Aye 9 August 8, 1995 _ 8. REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR ZONING RECOMMENDATION BARBER PLACE AND BOWMAN AVENUE PROPERTY On Motion made by Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Solomon, the following Resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION REFERRAL TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR ZONING RECOMMENDATION BARBER PLACE AND BOWMAN AVENUE PROPERTY RESOLVED,that the Board of Trustees requests that the Planning Board review the zoning classification of the property at Barber Place and Bowman Avenue, currently classified C-1, and report its recommendation to the Board of Trustees. Trustee Pellino Voting Aye Trustee Solomon Voting Aye Trustee Tunis Absent Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye Mayor Cresenzi Voting Aye 9. EXTENSION OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL NISSON SUBDIVISION On Motion made by Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Solomon, the following Resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION EXTENSION OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL NISSON SUBDIVISION RESOLVED,that the Resolution adopted May 25, 1995 approving the final plat of the Nisson Subdivision is hereby extended for a period of 90 days to and including November 25, 1995. Trustee Zuckerman questioned why we this is being approved. Mayor Cresenzi stated that historically, from this Board's point of view, when applicants have requested short extensions on subdivisions, we have granted them. From what I can see,there is no benefit to the Village of Rye Brook not to grant the extension. Trustee Zuckerman stated that he thought this was finalized in the Village of Port Chester and questioned what the delay was in the Village of Rye Brook due to events in the Village of Port Chester. 10 August 8, 1995 0 0 5 9 a Robert Mascali, attorney for the applicant stated that the time factor took longer in Rye Brook than anticipated which necessitated going back to the Village of Port Chester which was done within the past week or 10 days. There have been some modifications of the result of that going back to Port Chester but that has now been taken care of. The lot sizes were actually made larger as result of some changes that are undergoing in Port Chester. It will not affect what is previously being done here in Rye Brook. Trustee Zuckerman stated that unless he sees what the changes are,he feels that this Board should determine if it affects what is happening in Rye Brook. He suggested that this resolution be held over until the next meeting. Mayor Cresenzi stated that Mr. Circosta will review the plans prior to signing the plat so he will apply our subdivision requirements in that plan review. Trustee Pellino Voting Aye Trustee Solomon Voting Aye Trustee Tunis Absent Trustee Zuckerman Voting Nay Mayor Cresenzi Voting Aye 10. 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: 12243-12322 Pre Paid: 12044,12235-12239 Payroll Checks: 16721-16809 Environmental: 464-465 Capital: NONE Capital Pre Paid: NONE Birthday Run: NONE NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that this board hereby approves payment of the above-mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof. Trustee Pellino Voting Aye Trustee Solomon Voting Aye Trustee Tunis Absent Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye Mayor Cresenzi Voting Aye 11 August 8, 1995 ITEMS FOR AUGUST 22, 1995 PUBLIC HEARING 1. BROOKRIDGE COURT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION SITE PLAN APPLICATION RESOLUTIONS 2. APPROVING MUTUAL AID AND ASSISTANCE PLAN WITH WESTCHESTER COUNTY 3. APPROVING AMENDMENT TO VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK INVESTMENT POLICY AS PER STATE COMPTROLLER 4. , SUPPORTING WESTCHESTER COUNTY BAR CLOSING APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. NOVEMBER 22, 1994 6 DECEMBER 27, 1995 7 FEBRUARY 28, 1995 8 MARCH 28, 1995 9 APRIL 10, 1995 10 APRIL 25, 1995 11. MAY 9, 1995 12. MAY 25, 1995 DISCUSSION Goldie Solomon announced that as chairman of the 50th anniversary of World War II Commemorative Community, the Historical of Port Chester,Rye Brook and Rye Town the President has taken a stand in omitting the atomic bomb stamp from the 1995 Postal Commemorative Block of stamps that has been issued every year to commemorate the war years of 1941-1945 and 1991-1995 the policy is that the atomic cloud had to be removed therefore,the atomic bomb stamp was removed and in my opinion, history was compromised. The stamp was made and in my mind, it is not history it is compromising history. I am not happy with the stamp but because we need that cancellation,the cancellation will be on and I encourage you to please support the cancellation, bring the Village mail down there and let us cancel it and those of you who are collecting the series of 12 cancellation commemorative envelopes I encourage you please to come down. William Nethercott, of 942 King Street stated that he was concerned about Fire Protection if plan a doesn't work with the Village of Port Chester, he questioned when the Mayor was going to announce plan b because rumors are flying all over the Town. 12 August 8, 1995 005895 Mayor Cresenzi stated that at the last meeting Mayor Korff asked if we were negotiating with an outside service and the answer to that is yes and that we will continue to do so because if we are not able to reach an agreement we have to be able to provide fire service to our residents. I don't know when we will let the public know what plan b is because I never really thought of an announcement of a breakdown of Rye Brook leaving the Port I Chester Fire Department because I really hope that will never happen. Mr. Nethercott stated that the talks with Port Chester don't seem to be going well. Mayor Cresenzi stated that he has not completed negotiations yet so we could not have a complete proposal to put in front of the Village residents anyway so when that time comes,we will do that. Brian Sury of 9 Sunset Road stated that he has lived in Rye Brook for 35 years and he is concerned as a taxpayer about the rumors of Rye Brook going ahead with Rural Metro or a contract service. You owe it to the taxpayers and their safety to come out and publicly acknowledge what you are doing so we can be assured that is adequate service and that the lives of our children will not be at stake. I hope you have enough viable information on whatever organization you are looking into. I don't think you will find as good a bunch of guys both career and volunteer staff that you currently have. I am a taxpayer and a father of two children and I don't want someone coming into my area here and not know who they are. Mayor Cresenzi stated that Mr. Sury is no different from any members of the board. He has two children and a wife to protect just as members of this board have families that are residents of Rye Brook. We would never do anything to compromise the safety of our residents. That is the whole purpose of a parallel track of trying to work out a deal with Port Chester but also have an alternative plan. He added that the volunteers are what makes this department what it is. You have career staff,they are salaried people that are dedicated but the volunteers are more dedicated in my opinion because you do it for nothing. Rye Brook has to get some recognition,input and we must change the relationship. Trustee Zuckerman questioned what would happen if we could not come to an agreement with the Village of Port Chester and there was a breakdown? The Village of Port Chester's position may very well be that the firefighter's shouldn't fight fires in Rye Brook because we don't have a contract and the question is...Would firefighter's fight fires in Rye Brook if we didn't have a contract and weren't paying what Port Chester wanted us to pay. Chief Gerardi stated that a member of the Port Chester Board of Trustees already answered that question a few nights ago by saying that no service would be disrupted until the Village of Rye Brook has alternative services to protect their residents. Bill Irwin of 3 Phyllis Place questioned if this Board is negotiating with an outside agency, where is your expertise? I don't know of any fire department member that has been asked to sit down with the Board members and negotiate. You don't know what you are buying. We are the experts in this room and every person that has got up to speak on behalf of the fire department this evening has twenty years experience. Mayor Cresenzi stated that there are other experts available in the fields that we would be and are using. Trustee Zuckerman stated that this Board has always maintained that we would prefer to continue our relationship with the Village of Port Chester and especially the Fire Department and the Volunteers that so ably serve us for so many years, 13 August 8, 1995 O W3+3 6 Trustee Zuckerman added that many of us feel that we are being forced out of the relationship. Peter Patacko of 283 North Ridge Street stated that we all agree here tonight that fire protection is probably of the utmost importance in this town yet we have 15 voluntary advisory boards with input from residents and not one of them deals with fire protection. Goldie Solomon stated that Port Chester has three quarters of the expense with is in the firehouses which is tax free land. These fire houses have been there forever and are off the tax rolls. Rye Brook does not have that and with one firehouse they will have that however you need all the help you can get if you have a major fire in Rye Brook. All the tax free property and vehicles are in Port Chester so even if Rye Brook comes with one fire house,you can't have a full partnership because they don't share the full expense. Mayor Cresenzi stated that he does not disagree that Rye Brook can't be a fall partner but cannot say anything further so as to avoid negotiating against myself in a public meeting. Part of what we want to change is that everything is in the Village of Port Chester and we would like to some of the service redistributed. A career fire fighter for the Village of Port Chester Fire Department stated that he took exception to a remark made by the Mayor that the volunteers are more dedicated than the paid career fire fighters because we collect a salary. That is not true. The fire department as a whole, professional and volunteer is very dedicated. Mayor Cresenzi apologized and stated that the remark was totally out of line. ADJOURNMENT There being no further comment, Mayor Cresenzi adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Christop er J. Russo Village Clerk 14