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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-10-15 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes AGENDA VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1996 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC HEARING: 1. ON THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK'S NEED FOR A NEW SENIOR CITIZEN VAN PROVIDED BY COUNTY BLOCK GRANT FUNDING. RESOLUTIONS: 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A CDBG GRANT APPLICATION BY THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK TO WESTCHESTER COUNTY FOR A SENIOR CITIZEN VAN. 3. RESOLUTION REFERRING TO THE PLANNING BOARD THE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION OF AMID AND ANNE CAPECI FOR THE PROPERTY AT 22 RIDGE BOULEVARD (A.K.A. SECTION 1, BLOCK 6J, LOTS 90-91, AND SECTION 2, BLOCK 1J, LOTS 91, 92, 93A, 93B, 94 & 53). 4. CHECK REGISTERS. 5. RESOLUTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING-- OCTOBER 22. 1996 WORK SESSION: 1. A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK WITH REGARD TO FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2. RECONVENING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITATIONS ON TYPES OF WASTE COLLECTED BY THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK. 3. A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION FOR BLIND BROOK ESTATES BY PETER MURRAY FOR THE 998 KING STREET PROPERTY. 4. RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT#9608 ENTITLED "PINE RIDGE PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT" TO THE LOW-BIDDER ROSAMILIA LANDSCAPING, INC. AGENDA OCTOBER 15, 1996 PAGE TWO ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING-- OCTOBER 22, 1996 (CONTINUED) RESOLUTIONS: 5. A BUDGET TRANSFER RESOLUTION TO THE JUDGEMENTS AND CLAIMS ACCOUNT TO FUND PAYMENT OF THE RYE RIDGE CONDOMINIUM CERTIORARI SETTLEMENT. 6. A RESOLUTION REFERRING TO THE PLANNING BOARD THE APPLICATION OF MERRITT & HOLBY TO AMEND THE SITE PLAN FOR 200 SOUTH RIDGE STREET. COMMUNICATIONS: 7. REPORT OF THE RYE BROOK BIRTHDAY COMMITTEE. 8. PRESENTATION BY HIGH POINT ESTATE DEVELOPERS (PLANNING BOARD INVITED). NEXT MEETING DATES: REGULAR MEETING-- TUESDAY OCTOBER 22, 1996 AGENDA MEETING-- TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1996 res bt1015 (10/15 3:15 p.m.) 00623 ► MINUTES OF AN AGENDA MEETING VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OFFICES 90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET RYE BROOK, NEW YORK OCTOBER 15, 1996 7:30 P.M. 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. The following members of the Board of Trustees were present: Mayor Salvatore M. Cresenzi Trustee Joseph Pellino Trustee Eugene R. Strum Trustee Nancy Stein Tunis Trustee Gary J. Zuckerman Village staff attending the meeting were: Village Administrator Christopher J. Russo Village Attorney Kenneth E. Powell Assistant to the Administrator Richard C. Slingerland Sr. Citizens Coordinator& Assistant to Administrator Lori Ann DeMarco Secretary to the Village Board Lisa B. Marinaccio Police Chief Robert J. Santoro Fire Chief William Dee McCluskey Village Treasurer Joseph Cortese Mayor Cresenzi asked everyone present to take a moment of silence in memory of Sergeant Mark Bottali, who was recently killed in an automobile accident. Chief Robert Santoro came forward and thanked the Mayor and the Board of Trustees for their genuine concern and support during the recent tragedy in the Police Department. He added that he wished to thank the Auxiliary Police Unit and the City of Rye Police Department for covering Rye Brook on the day of the funeral which could not have been done without them. He reiterated his heart-felt thanks. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. ON THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK'S NEED FOR A NEW SENIOR CITIZEN VAN PROVIDED BY COUNTY BLOCK GRANT FUNDING: Mayor Cresenzi convened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. Ms. DeMarco informed the Board that one of the most critical areas in providing services to older adults is transportation. She reported that transportation links individuals with essential services. She added that in 1987 the Village of Rye Brook established its "Dial-a-Ride" transportation program which provides transportation door-to-door, to and from the Anthony J. Posillipo Community Center as well as transportation to medical appointments, banks, the post office, the library, supermarkets and to other socially, intellectually and culturally stimulating excursions. Ms. DeMarco stated that the 15 passenger vehicle currently in operation is in poor condition, has limited capacity and is not 1 006231 October 15, 1996 handicapped-accessible. She said that transportation has thus posed a challenge to the Village in recent years. Ms. DeMarco conveyed that she was seeking the Board's permission to submit an application to the Community Development Block Grant Program for funding in the amount of$52,000.00 to purchase a new state-of-the-art, handicapped accessible mini-bus for the Village. The grant would fund the Village's purchase of a vehicle that can transport at least 20 ambulatory individuals and one wheel chair bound individual. She added that a properly equipped van will allow the Village to enhance and expand its current programs and services. Ms. DeMarco reported that the Vehicle currently in operation would be retired or transferred to another Village Department for less intensive use. She explained that the Village would have to commit to maintaining, servicing, insuring, fueling and staffing the vehicle to support this essential service. The Village's commitment would total $19,000.00 in annual support to ensure the program's success and stability. She mentioned that the Dial-a-Ride transportation program is available to all senior residents of the Village of Rye Brook. She conveyed that according to the 1990 census, there are over 1,600 senior citizens who live in Rye Brook, or about 21 percent of the Village's population. She told the Board that a member of the Community Development Advisory Board for the Village of Rye Brook to the Westchester Community Development Block Grant Program was at this meeting, and she introduced Mrs. Greta Logan. Mrs. Logan explained to the Board that there is a definite need for the van because many of her fellow senior citizens do not have vehicles and rely solely on the Dial-a-Ride program. She gave some of the Westchester Community Development Block Grant Program deadlines with respect to the application process, and noted that a decision should be made on the grant by August, 1997. Ms. DeMarco mentioned that Rye Brook meets one of three national objectives which deal with seniors whose incomes are in low to moderate levels. She explained that generally senior citizens are deemed to have low to moderate incomes whose income is limited to social security and pension benefits only. The results of a recent survey of the Rye Brook seniors indicated that 90 percent of Rye Brook's seniors are in a low to moderate income category. Sixty six percent of those seniors are single. Administrator Russo explained that the Village would have to purchase any such vehicle under the bid process. The vehicle owned by the Village of Mamaroneck that he and Ms. DeMarco had looked at is smaller than the one Rye Brook is looking to buy, but seems to serve their Village's senior citizens well. Mayor Cresenzi asked if there were any further comments. Hearing no response, the Board members unanimously agreed to closed the public hearing at 7:52. p.m. RESOLUTIONS: 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A CDBG GRANT APPLICATION BY THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK TO WESTCHESTER COUNTY FOR A SENIOR CITIZEN VAN: On the motion of Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Tunis, the following resolution was hereby adopted: 2 000238 October ]5, 1996 RESOLUTION APPROVING WESTCHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION SENIOR CITIZEN - MINI VAN WHEREAS,the Village of Rye Brook is a member of the Westchester Urban County Community Development Block Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Program has been successful in Westchester by providing assistance to municipalities; and WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook is interested in purchasing a new state of the art handicapped- accessible enhanced capacity mini-van for our Senior Citizens Program; and WHEREAS, on October 15, 1996, the Board of Trustees conducted a public hearing on the Application; and WHEREAS, the application is a Type II action under SEQR. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Village Board of Trustees hereby approves the application to the Westchester County Community Development Block Grant Program for funding assistance to purchase a new state of the art mini-van for transporting Village seniors; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Administrator is authorized to take all appropriate steps to submit an application for funding to the Westchester County Community Development Block Grant Program in an amount of$52,000 for the above described purpose; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook will contribute all costs associated with maintaining, servicing, fueling and insuring the vehicle as well as the salary of the driver. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE Trustee Strum asked for some further information on the grant. Mr. Russo clarified that there is a three year cycle for the CDBG funding. Under the last cycle, the Village received funding for Garibaldi Park, and under the cycle before that the Village received funding for the Posillipo Center, 3. A RESOLUTION REFERRING TO THE PLANNING BOARD THE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION OF AMU)AND ANNE CAPECI FOR THE PROPERTY AT 22 RIDGE BOULEVARD SECTION 1, BLOCK 6J, LOTS 90-91,AND SECTION 2, BLOCK 1J, LOTS 91, 92, 93A, 93B, 94 & 53. 3 ._Q0623,9 October 15, 1996 Discussion by the Board ensued regarding the proposed 2-lot subdivision, and it was noted that most of the property was within the boundaries of the Village of Port Chester. On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Tunis, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION SUBDIVISION APPLICATION AMID AND ANNE CAPECI 22 RIDGE BOULEVARD SECTION 1, BLOCK 6J, LOTS 90-91, AND SECTION 2, BLOCK 1J, LOTS 91, 92, 93A, 93B, 94 & 53 RESOLVED,that the subdivision application of Amid and Anne Capeci seeking subdivision approval to create two lots on property partially situated in the Village of Rye Brook at 22 Ridge Boulevard is referred to the Planning Board for a report and a recommendation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the applicant shall pay the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) into the Village of Rye Brook Professional Services/Environmental Review fund and such additional sums as may be requested. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 4. CHECK REGISTERS. On the motion of Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Tunis, the following Resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION CHECK REGISTER WHEREAS, the following checks, representing payment for services rendered, have been submitted to the Treasurer's Office for payment and have been certified by the Village Administrator: On-Line Checks: 14910-15032 Payroll Checks: 20677-20879 Environmental: 135 Capital: 2596-2606 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves payment of the above mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof. 4 00624',) October 15, 1996 TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 5. RESOLUTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS. On the motion of Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the following Resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION 1996-97 COMPENSATION RESOLVED, that the following annual salaries for the positions listed below are hereby approved effective June 1, 1996. TITLE SALARY Village Administrator $94,025 Asst. to Village Administrator/ $49,017 Senior Citizens' Coordinator/Assistant to Village Administrator $45,500 Secretary to Village Administrator $32,395 Village Treasurer $ 9,833 1 st Deputy Treasurer $40,268 2nd Deputy Treasurer $38,956 Intermediate Typist $24,500 Supt. of Recreation $61,645 Office Assistant-Recreation $26,995 Recreation Leader $34,285 Sr. Recreation Attendant $44,997 Recreation Attendant $34,369 Police Chief $77,367 Police Lieutenant $70,071 Intermediate Typist (Building Dept.) $26,000 RECREATION LEADER STEP SCHEDULE Starting Salary $25,000 Step 1 $31,377 Step 2 $32,318 Step 3 $33,288 Step 4 $34,285 Step 5 $35,314 and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following 1996-97 Budget Modifications be hereby approved: 5 006241 October 15, 1996 FROM TO AMOUNT 101.1990.424 101.1210.110 $4,477 101.1990.424 101.6772.1 l 0 $2,111 101.1990.424 101.1620.199 $ 500 101.1990.424 101.1620.170 $1,395 101.1990.424 101.1325.110 $ 333 101.1990.424 101.1325.120 $1,734 101.1990.424 101.1325.140 $1,317 101.1990.424 101.1620.130 $ 537 101.1990.424 101.7140.110 $2,655 101.1990.424 101.7140.130 $ 913 101.1990.424 101.7140.120 $1,159 101.1990.424 101.7140.140 $6,549 101.1990.424 101.3120.110 $2,370 101.1990.424 101.3120.120 $2,370 ,101.1990.424 101.3620.130 $ 500 TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 6. (Carried in) AWARDING CONTRACT ON "USED OFFICE FURNITURE." On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the following Resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT"USED OFFICE FURNITURE" WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has solicited bid proposals, entitled, "Used Office Furniture; and WHEREAS, a public notice was duly advertised on Saturday, October 5, 1996, in the official newspaper of the Village of Rye Brook; and WHEREAS, on Tuesday, October 15, 1996, at 11 a.m., the Village of Rye Brook publicly opened and read one (1) proposal; and WHEREAS,the lowest responsible bidder is IFR Furniture of Hawthorne, New York, at an approximate bid price of$12,885.00 for various pieces of office furniture, including delivery charges. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that after review by the Village Administrator, the bid entitled, "Used Office Furniture" with the attached bidder's list of furniture be awarded to IFR Furniture of 16 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, New York, 10532, at a total approximate bid price of $12,885.00. 6 006242 October 15, 1996 TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE Next, Mayor Cresenzi read the list of items for the next Village Board Meeting. Upon completion of the agenda, the Mayor opened the floor for comment. Mr. Joseph Siclare of 95 Grant Street approached to speak. Mr. Siclare suggested to the Board that the Planning Board, the Trustees, the Builder and all involved make a visit to the site planned for the Senior Housing. He stated, "Maps do not tell about the noise, the pollution or the traffic. The only way to view all of this is to physically come out and look around." He noted that residents who live near the airport may be able to fight for a curfew, but residents can't fight for a curfew on I-287. Mr. Siclare compared Rye Brook to an envelope and Grant Street to the stamp, and he stated that everything is getting put on the stamp. He had heard that the approvals are a"done deal," and that the builder had already started storing building materials on-site. He asked why the builder is allowed to store a construction trailer on-site if other residents are not allowed to store commercial trucks on their property. Mayor Cresenzi responded that the approvals for the project had not yet been granted and that the project is not a"done deal." He reviewed the planning process, and explained the process of studying the projected impacts on the neighborhood from the project. Mayor Cresenzi assured Mr. Siclare that the Planning Board and the Village Board would listen to the public and take all concerns into account prior to making a final decision. He suggested that the builder may own the land or have an agreement with the owner allowing him to store materials there, but asked the building department to check the zoning for the area and inform him of whether the storage on the property was in compliance with the Code. Mr. Siclare continued on. He complained that Grant Street residents feel like second class citizens. Mayor Cresenzi apologized and stated his belief that all residents should be treated equally and that he had always tried to do so. Mr. Siclare's last comments were that the first duty of the Board is to protect the safety of residents. He noted that the addition of the new mall on Ridge Street had created additional traffic on Garibaldi Place and Grant Street, and was certain that a new Senior Housing project would impact the neighborhood. Next, Mr. Kenneth Heller of 22 Lincoln Avenue asked when autumn leaf pick-up would start. Mayor Cresenzi informed him that it had started already in different sections of the Village. Mayor Cresenzi noted that the next Village Board Regular Meeting would be October 22, 1996, and the next Village Agenda Meeting would be November 12, 1996. He also briefly introduced Lt. Ralph Prince of the Rye Brook Fire Department. There being no further comments, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �� p Christopher J. Russo Village Administrator/Cler 7