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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-10-24 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes 00622) MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OFFICES 90 SOUTH RIDGE STREET RYE BROOK, NEW YORK SEPTEMBER 24, 1996 7:30 P.M. CONVENE MEETING The Meeting was called to order at 7:37 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 Slingerland Secretary to the Village Board Lisa B. Marinaccio PUBLIC HEARING: 1. A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK TO PROVIDE FOR LIMITATIONS ON TYPES OF WASTE COLLECTED BY THE VILLAGE: Mayor Cresenzi announced that before the Board started its discussion on the first Agenda item, he wished to acknowledge the Highway Foreman, Mr. Patrick McNeill, who recently received "The Distinguished Service Award" from the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) for 25 years of service to the Village of Rye Brook. Mayor Cresenzi added that Mr. McNeill has actually served the Village for 29 years, but NYCOM only gives awards in five year increments, therefore, next year; he will be receiving the same award for 30 years of service. Mr. McNeill was congratulated by all those present. Mayor Cresenzi conveyed that Mr. McNeill also is the person responsible for certain waste collections by the Village, and that he would be available for any possible questions, at this evening's public hearing. Administrator Russo briefly explained the topic to be discussed. He reported that amendments were made dealing with the proposed local law as a result of the Board's public hearing process. He communicated that a few of the more important changes relate to the change in the weight requirement (from 75 pounds to 50 pounds) for disposal receptacles. He reported that another change had to do with logs which are not to exceed 3 feet in length. He pointed out that said 006230 September 24, 1996 changes included trash/rubbish collections by Village employees as well as the private contractor (Suburban Carting Corp.) that collects trash/rubbish for the Village. Trustee Zuckerman suggested some minor changes to the proposed local law which were noted by the Board's Secretary for incorporation into the official local law. Trustee Tunis asked the Village Attorney to explain what a resident's penalty would be for disobeying the requirements of the proposal local law. Attorney Powell referred to the section of the Code on violations. He noted that violations of the Code are punishable by a penalty not to exceed $250 or imprisonment not to exceed 15 days or both. Trustee Tunis asked Police Chief Santoro about the Village's current citation procedure. Chief Santoro answered that presently the Village works on two premises, one is on complaints received by the Police and the other is on larger amounts of rubbish that are obtrusive, which would automatically get a summons. Trustee Tunis asked if the Police Officer would issue a warning on the first offense and a citation on the second offense. Chief Santoro replied that a citation is issued immediately when the Police Department receives a valid complaint. If a Police Officer notices someone putting rubbish out too early, he will normally inform them in person before issuing a summons. Trustee Zuckerman questioned whether a complaint must be signed or if anonymous complaints are investigated. Chief Santoro said that the Police will act on an anonymous complaint if it is a valid one. Trustee Zuckerman mentioned that he heard that the Police will not file a complaint if it is not signed by the person making it. There being no further comments on this matter, the Board unanimously agreed to adjourn until the next the public hearing. RESOLUTIONS: 2. RESOLUTION ASKING GOVERNOR PATAKI TO SIGN LEGISLATION FOR A COUNTY-WIDE REASSESSMENT: On the motion of Trustee Tunis, seconded by Trustee Strum, the following resolution was hereby adopted as amended: RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO SIGN LEGISLATION APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO PERMIT A COUNTY-WIDE REVALUATION AND REASSESSMENT WHEREAS, Westchester County Executive Andrew P. O'Rourke initiated and supports a county-wide revaluation/reassessment to curtail the erosion of the County's tax base, and WHEREAS, the Westchester County Board of Legislators sent a request to our State Legislature to provide the necessary enabling legislation to accomplish revaluation and reassessment on a county-wide basis, and WHEREAS,this legislation is the result of a concerted effort by local officials to develop a fair and comprehensive approach to resolve the inequities noted in previous versions of this legislation, and 2 00623.E September 24,'Mr WHEREAS, the Westchester Municipal Officials Association (WMOA) and the Westchester County School Board Association supports such legislation, and WHEREAS,the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly approved bills respectively to permit county-wide revaluation and reassessment, and WHEREAS, that legislation shall be presented in the near future to Governor George E. Pataki for his approval, and WHEREAS, we urge Governor Pataki to sign this legislation as an example of support for local governments struggling to continue services to our residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook support the efforts of our State and County elected officials to stop the erosion of our property tax base and bring fairness to the taxpayers within our community. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 3. RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION FOR BLIND BROOK ESTATES BY PETER MURRAY FOR THE 998 KING STREET PROPERTY: On the motion of Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Tunis, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE ON A SUBDIVISION APPLICATION FOR THE BLIND BROOK ESTATES PROJECT SUBMITTED BY PETER MURRAY RESOLVED, that a public hearing shall be held by the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees at its Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Offices located at 90 South Ridge Street, Rye Brook, New York, 10573, on the Subdivision Application for Blind Brook Estates submitted by Ralph George Mastromonaco, P.E., on behalf of Peter Murray. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 3 ®0623;..; September 24, 1996 4. RESOLUTION APPOINTING JAMES WHITING AS THE RECREATION LEADER IN RYE BROOK RECREATION: Trustee Tunis commented that she had the privilege of interviewing Mr. Whiting and she felt that the Village would greatly benefit by hiring him. "He has wonderful credentials and will be a great addition to the Recreation Department." On the motion of Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION APPOINTMENT OF RECREATION LEADER RESOLVED, that James Whiting of 1 Palmyra Road, Brewster, New York, be appointed to the provisional position of Recreation Leader at a salary of$34,285 with the Village of Rye Brook effective September 30, 1996. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 5. RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON COUNTY BLOCK GRANT FUNDING FOR A SR. CITIZEN VAN: On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Tunis, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING RE: WESTCHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM SENIOR CITIZEN VAN RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on October 15, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. in Village Offices, 90 South Ridge Street, Rye Brook, New York, on an application by Rye Brook under the Westchester County Community Development Block Grant Program for a grant to fund the purchase by the Village of a Senior Citizen Van. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 4 00 6233 September 24, 1996 6. RESOLUTION CHANGING THE DATE OF THE VILLAGE BOARD AGENDA MEETING TO OCTOBER 15, 1996: On the motion of Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Tunis, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION CHANGING THE DATE OF THE OCTOBER AGENDA MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FROM OCTOBER 8, 1996, TO OCTOBER 15, 1996 WHEREAS, due to scheduling and other conflicts, that the Board of Trustees hereby determines that it is necessary to reschedule the Agenda Meeting in October. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees hereby changes the date of the October Agenda Meeting from October 8, 1996, to October 15, 1996, and requests the Village Administrator to disseminate this notice through the proper channels. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 7. CHECK REGISTER: On the motion made by Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Strum, 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: 14791-14876 Medicare: 14878-14904 Pre-Paid: 14613, 14619, 14723, 14724 Payroll Checks: 20589-20674 Capital: 2579-2593 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves payment of the above mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof. 5 006231 September 24, 1996 TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE DISCUSSION: 8. STATUS: GRANT STREET SENIOR HOUSING PROPOSAL: Mr. Christian Miller, Planning Consultant, F.P. Clark Associates stated some of the Planning Board's concerns with respect to traffic and site planning for the subject proposal. He added that the standards used are accepted by the State of New York. Their study revealed that the proposed senior housing development with 26 units will generate seven or eight trips in the a.m. and p.m. peak hours. Mr. Miller explained that seniors generally do not travel during peak hours. Mr. Miller mentioned that there were concerns raised from Planning Board members and members of the public about the ability of the existing streets to accommodate any additional traffic. He assured the Board with results of the traffic report that the existing streets would be able to accommodate the proposed development. He reported that the Planning Board recommended denial because of concerns regarding traffic, but they did not have an opportunity to review the traffic study at that time because it did not exist. Attorney Powell pointed out that there was an issue regarding a piece of property that is located in both the Village of Rye Brook and the Village of Port Chester. He explained that the Village of Port Chester has raised a question regarding the designation of lead agency and the appropriate avenue of resolving that is to present the matter to the State Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation for their designation. Mayor Cresenzi asked if there were any further comments. There were none. The Board went on to the next agenda item. COMMUNICATIONS: 9. SAM ACERBO, CHAIRMAN, COLUMBUS DAY COMMITTEE NOTIFYING THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE ANNUAL PARADE AND COLUMBUS DAY CELEBRATION: Administrator Russo reported that the Board received a letter from the Chairman of the Columbus Day Celebration Committee advising the Village of the Parade scheduled for Sunday, October 13, 1996 with a rain date of October 20, 1996. He added that they wished to stage the parade on Hawthorne Avenue, using Monroe Place as a back-up street and they wished to know if this would be permissible with the Village and the Police Department. The committee also expressed their appreciation to the Village for its support in the past and looked forward to the Village's continuing support. He told the Board that the Committee invited the Village to participate in the parade and the festivities. Mayor Cresenzi wished to write back to the author of the letter and inquire as to who exactly is invited to join in the festivities because Hawthorne Avenue is in Rye Brook and possibly the Rye Brook Fire Department should join them. 6 006235 September 24, 1996 10. DANIELLE MCCANN, MANAGER, RYE RIDGE MERCHANTS NOTIFYING THE VILLAGE BOARD OF THE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE AND REQUESTING ESCORT: Administrator Russo explained the details of the letter. Trustee Zuckerman announced that the writer of this letter most likely did not know anything about what is going on politically in this area. He added that they probably have no idea that Washington Engine &Hose is in Port Chester because they didn't request a Port Chester Police escort. Trustee Zuckerman pointed out that the letter mentioned the Rye Ridge Shopping Center, which happens to be in Rye Brook, and they have not invited the Rye Brook Fire Department. He suggested that someone advise the writer of the letter of the correct jurisdictions involved with this request and let the writer determine whether she would like to modify the request in any way. The other Board members and the Mayor agreed with Trustee Zuckerman's suggestion. MINUTES: 11. JUNE 25, 1996 REGULAR MEETING 12. JULY 9, 1996, AGENDA MEETING There were some minor changes discussed which were noted by the Board's secretary. On the motion of Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Tunis, the minutes of the June 25, 1996 Regular Meeting and the July 9, 1996 Agenda Meeting were approved as amended: 6/26/96 -Regular mtg.:TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 7/9/96 - Agenda mtg.:TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS RECUSED (Wasn't present for this meeting.) TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE ,TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE Mayor Cresenzi announced the next meeting dates as follows: AGENDA MEETING-- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1996 REGULAR MEETING-- TUESDAY OCTOBER 22, 1996 Administrator Russo reminded the Board that at 6:30 p.m., prior to the October 22, 1996 meeting, the Board would continue the work session on the proposed sprinkler law. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Christopher J. Russo Village Administrator/Clerk 7