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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-12-01 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes AGENDA VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1998—7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ACTION: PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. SITE PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION BY SOUND FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN FOR THEIR PROPERTY ON SOUTH RIDGE STREET. 2. PROPOSED LOCAL LAW INTRO. N 8- 1998 TO ENACT A MORATORIUM ON THE INSTALLATION OF PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITIES. RESOLUTIONS: 3. CONSIDERING APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL BY WESTCHESTER AVENUE HOLDING COMPANY FOR 538 WESTCHESTER AVENUE. 4. CONSIDERING APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL AMENDING THE RYE BROOK DAY CAMP FEES FOR 1999. 5. CONSIDERING APPROVAL OF THE NON-UNION EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE AMENDMENTS. 6. CONSIDERING APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENTS FOR: A) BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SITE INSPECTIONS AT THE BELLEFAIR PROJECT B) BUILDING PLAN REVIEWS FOR MAJOR HELD FOR 12/15 DEVELOPMENTS MEETING 7. CONSIDERING AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE TO IMPLEMENT A STOP SIGN AND HANDICAPPED PARKING AT RYE HILLS PARK. 8. CHECK REGISTERS. -- more— December 1, 1998 PAGE 2 REPORT: 9. FACILITIES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A TEEN CENTER. COMMUNICATIONS• 10. ROBERT BECKER, CUB MASTER, PACK#122 REGARDING REVISING THE REQUEST FOR THE STREETS THAT WOULD BE USED FOR A BHS-A=LHON IN THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK ON APRIL 24, 1999, PER THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE POLICE CHIEF. DISCUSSION: 11. ETHICS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS; CHANGES TO THE RYE BROOK ETHICS CODE. NEXT TRUSTEES MEETINGS: DECEMBER 15, 1998 JANUARY 5, 1998 Village Hall is fully accessible to the handicapped. Those who need special arrangements should contact the Village Administrator's Office ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE OF A MEETING at (914) 939-1121. 13 MINUTES OF A MEETING VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD TRUSTEES VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET RYE BROOK, NEW YORK TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1998 --- 7:30 P.M. CONVENE MEETING The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Filipowski in the Meeting Room and the Pledge of Allegiance followed. The following members of the Board of Trustees were present: Mayor Francis L. Filipowski Trustee Donald E. Degling Trustee Joseph Pellino Trustee Eugene R. Strum Trustee Gary J. Zuckerman Village Staff Attending the meeting were: Village Administrator, Christopher J. Russo Village Attorney, Kenneth E. Powell Village Engineer, Victor Carosi Assistant to the Administrator, Richard C. Slingerland Christian K. Miller, F.P. Clark Associates, Inc. Joe Cortese, Treasurer Robert Santoro, Police Chief Tom Hroncich, Superintendent, Parks and Recreation Debby Ybarra, Temporary Secretary to the Administrator Mayor Filipowski opened the meeting, and asked Christian Miller if the zoning situation with Doral Arrowwood Pfizer was cleared up enough to formulate a zoning map. Mr. Miller replied he had been contacted by Mr. Russo and based on the discussion he is revising the zoning map. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. SITE PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION BY SOUND FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN FOR THEIR PROPERTY ON SOUTH RIDGE STREET: Bruno Gioffre made his presentation for the site plan amendment on behalf of Sound Federal Savings and Loan for their location on South Ridge Street, Mr. Gioffre explained that the Planning Commission had unanimously approved the proposed amendment for the project. The plans for the site include the addition of an ATM near the drive up window that would be used primarily as back-up for off hours, plus two new remote-teller locations on the southernly end of the site. Bernie Arnold, Architect from Gismondi& Arnold, brought forward two diagrams of the proposed changes to the site. Mr. Arnold explained that they intended to keep the traffic flow patterns from Ridge Street completely intact. Mr. Arnold explained how Sound Federal would be putting in a deck in addition to the two remote-teller machines and the drive up ATM. The plans included a new improved lighting system for the whole area and canopies for the remote tellers. December 1, 1998 Mr. Gioffre then explained that Sound Federal would maintain their own landscaping. He also said that the main objective of the project was to disperse vehicles to prevent long lines at the drive up window. The increased customer base would be dispersed between the ATM and the remote tellers. Trustee Strum asked if the applicant is amenable to maintenance of garbage and rubbish that would be caused by the project. Mr. Gioffre said they would. Trustee Strum suggested that he would like it covered in the resolution, and Mr. Gioffre responded that they could agree in principle for now and he would work on it. The Mayor asked if there were any further questions from the Board. Trustee Pellino asked how the figures were arrived upon for the number of vehicles that come through the facility and the number of new vehicle trips that would be created by the changes. Mr. Gioffre replied that the firm of Adler Consulting had met with Mr. Miller of FP Clark Associates on this issue, and that Mr. Miller was satisfied with the conclusions of Adler Consulting on the issue. Mr. Miller added that the proposed circulation ,pattern was the optimal one of the choices available. Trustee Pellino asked if there could be any change in the signage at the site and Mr. Gioffre said no. Trustee Zuckerman asked if the diagram at the meeting reflected the actual proposed color of the roof. Mr Arnold proceeded to explained that the actual color would be a much darker blue and the only reason it was so bright on the diagram was for the purpose of presentation. Mr. Gioffre reassured the Board that the color would not be garish or bright. At this point Mr. Carosi, Village Engineer, reminded the Board that all changes had to go through the ARB including the color and textures. The Mayor then asked if there were any other questions. Chief Santoro asked if anything would be done about a pillar that is currently in the driveway of the site that he felt restricted the line of sight of oncoming traffic. Mr. Gioffre did not feel that the pillar blocked the line of sight. The Chief explained that he did not really see the need for a pillar. He felt that. since it did not meet the State DOT requirements for signage, it could not serve a useful purpose, and if the sign did not meet State requirements then the police could not enforce it. Mr. Gioffre explained that there was an effort to keep a certain feel to the site that coincides with the"look" of Rye Brook. The Chief and Mr. Gioffre concluded that they would meet at some point and try to come up with a solution that would work for all parties involved. The Mayor asked if there were any more questions from the public or the Board. There were none, and on the motion of Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the Board voted unanimously to close the hearing on this matter. 2. PROPOSED LOCAL LAW INTRO. #8 - 1998 TO ENACT A MORATORIUM ON THE INSTALLATION OF PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILUIES. Mr. Powell explained that in the last meeting the Board called for a public hearing on a draft moratorium law to establish a cellular tower site. The moratorium draft law contained a series of findings, the rationale for the proposed moratorium, and a series of local regulations. Mr. Powell went on to explain the controls and the other aspects involved in the moratorium law and its sections. Trustee Zuckerman felt that we need a permitted law regulating cell towers, but he also felt that a 2 December 1, 1998 moratorium might be appropriate. Although he would oppose the building of a substantially sizable structure in an area in which it does not belong, Trustee Zuckerman felt that it would be best if we structured the moratorium to prevent large monopole constructions that employ guide wires or cables. He also felt that a height limitation of 120 feet would be appropriate. In addition, he felt that the moratorium should apply to residential areas or commercial areas within 200 feet of residential areas. He also clarified that we are not trying to affect any type of wireless structure that would improve safety such as providing assistance with fire, police or ambulance services. Trustee Zuckerman explained that he was talking about stand-alone towers, and not towers that were additions to existing structures. He explained that he wanted to exempt existing structures and utility poles. He stressed that he was not trying to regulate the wireless industry, but,to.regulate zoning and what could be approved on a given property. The Mayor asked how Trustee Zuckerman came up with the figure of 120 feet. Trustee Zuckerman explained that a company came in with a proposal of 250 feet and this the number is approximately half that size. Additionally, the tower at Bellefair is scheduled to be 110 feet when completed and he did not want to limit that structure. Trustee Zuckerman mentioned and the mayor agreed that the Board would want to establish a law that would withstand legal challenges. The Mayor then asked if anyone else had any questions. Trustee Pellino asked if it was a problem to have a moratorium while the Village was reviewing an application. Village Attorney Ken Powell said that it is not required that the Board stop the review of the application, but, it would make the moratorium stronger in court if all reviews were halted. Trustee Pellino felt that there might be a problem with the phrasing of the moratorium and the issue of"continuing review" since it might cause problems if legal challenges were filed. However, he felt that we do need to protect the interests of the village with respect to land use. He was also concerned about the tower in Bellefair because Bellefair is so close to the airport and it might interfere with airport communications. The Mayor asked if the section dealing with hardship relief requires sorneone to come to the village, or if a complaint should be filed with the court. Mr. Powell replied that they could probably go right to court. Mr. Bernbaum, Chair of the Telecommunications Committee, then gave his report on the towers. The committee felt that there should be a law preventing 225 ft towers from being built in residential areas. He also felt the village needs to be protected from people who would come in and try to legally force us to construct towers. They also felt that many of the proposals they had received were not acceptable. Trustee Pellino asked Mr. Bernbaum if he found that other communities had the same problems with wireless communication towers. He replied that this is a problem that the committee feels is important and it should be dealt with or risk problems for village residents. Mr. Bernbaum was in contact with other communities and was planning to talk to some and find out what problems they had experienced. He felt that the Board should take immediate action on this issue. Trustee Zuckerman stated that no one could force us to build on our land if we didn't want them to, but they could buy the land next door and build a tower and we would have no recourse. Mr. Bernbaum agreed. The Mayor thanked Mr. Bernbaum and asked for questions from the public. Mr. Veneziano spoke on behalf of Bellefair(formerly High Point). Mr. Veneziano said that Bellefair had been looking to enclose the existing tower with a"skin" and protect the tower so that there would be no amendments to the 3 December 1, 1998 runway protection zone. They wanted to be grandfathered or exempted from the moratorium. Mr. Veneziano explained the Bellefair tower had already been approved since it already existed, and that the enclosure would simply be for aesthetics. Trustee Zuckerman asked how the county and the FAA felt about the tower. Mr Veneziano said that the county had no objections, and the FAA had not yet been notified of the cellular aspects of the bell tower. Trustee Degling asked if the tower would be able to handle the needs of the whole village since it sits on the highest point in the village. He also asked how we would decide who could use the tower and what any customers would be charged. Mr Veneziano did not have this information, but did say that Bellefair would be in control of the leasing of the antennae in the tower. Trustee Zuckerman and the mayor discussed the fact that wireless companies felt that they were not governed by zoning. Mr. Miller explained that they aren't really, because zoning laws deal more with buildings than with such structures. Trustee Pellino suggested that the Board set up a time frame for the moratorium. The mayor agreed and suggested a short span so that it would hold up better in court. Village Attorney Powell said that he didn't feel that the telecommunications companies had the right of eminent domain. He didn't feel that the telecommunications act mandated that the village make public property available for the installation of telecommunications facilities. Trustee Degling asked for more information on the Bellefair tower and asked to have a competent consultant to advise us if this was a problem and how we could set up our local law. Mrs. Jody Brackman asked if the cell tower would cause interference with televisions or computers. Trustee Zuckerman stated that due to the telecommunication act we can not look into that type of thing. The Board further discussed the moratorium including possible amendments to the zoning code. Mr. Bernbaum recommended that we hire an expert consultant to help us set up a permanent law that could withstand legal challenge. The Board discussed the possibility of closing the public hearing, and discussed whether they should enact a moratorium or work on permanent regulations. Trustee Pellino recommended that the village focus its efforts on enacting permanent regulations. He reiterated his opinion that the village should not discontinue their review of applications that had already been submitted. Trustee Strum suggested that the Board allow the application to proceed for co-location on pre-approved or pre-existing structures and Trustee Zuckerman agreed. Village Attorney Powell clarified the meaning of a moratorium. He noted that the regulations on the review process could permit applications to be reviewed, but did not guarantee or require that the village give final consideration to them before the moratorium is lifted. On the motion of Trustee Degling seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the Board unanimously agreed to adjourn the public hearing until the meeting on December 15, 1998. 4 December 1, 1998 3. CONSIDERING APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL BY WESTCHESTER AVENUE HOLDING COMPANY FOR 538 WESTCHESTER AVENUE. Village Administrator Russo read the resolution. Trustee Degling raised the issue that the table on the plat should be corrected and revised and the Board agreed. Christian Miller raised the issue and the Board agreed that the plat should read that no residence should be built closer then 45 feet to Westchester Avenue(not including the porch). Trustee Zuckerman asked if the Board had the power and authority to enact such distance requirements. Mr. Miller stated that the Board did. Mr. Powell asked that the Board amend the resolution to require that there be no driveway access to Bowman Avenue and to establish the distance requirement as explained by Mr. Miller, and the Board agreed. Upon further discussion with Gary Gianfrancesco, architect, Mr. Miller suggested and the Board agreed that the setback should be no closer then 35 feet to Westchester Avenue, exclusive of any porches or steps. ,On the motion of Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION FINAL SUBDIVISION APPROVAL WESTCHESTER AVENUE HOLDING CO.,LLC 538 WESTCHESTER AVENUE WHEREAS,Westchester Avenue Holding Co., LLC made an application to subdivide approximately 24,560 square feet of property, in the Village of Rye Brook, located at 538 Westchester Avenue; and WHEREAS, the property is known and shown on Village Tax Assessment maps as Section 1, Block 21, Lot 9A; and WHEREAS, the property is situated in a R-21?zoning district in which a minimum lot area of 5,000 square feet is required; and WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to subdivide this property into two (2) lots of 16,367 and 8,193 square feet; and WHEREAS, the applicant has prepared and submitted with the application an environmental assessment form; and WHEREAS,the Board of Trustees referred the application to the Planning Board for a report and recommendation, and the Planning Board recommended that the application be approved; and WHEREAS,the application consists of the following plans: Preliminary Subdivision Map prepared for Westchester Avenue Holding Co., Village of Rye Brook, Town of Rye, Westchester County,New York, dated August 21, 1997, last revised December 30, 1997, prepared by Ward Carpenter Engineers, Inc., 76 Mamaroneck 5 December 1, 1998 Avenue, White Plains,NY 10601 (one sheet); and WHEREAS,based upon a review of the environmental assessment form, public comments, recommendations and considering the nature of the application, the proposed action is found to be an unlisted action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act, which action will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and, therefore, a draft environmental impact statement will not be prepared; and WHEREAS, on November 17, 1998, the Board of Trustees held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed plat at which public hearing all persons wishing to be heard were afforded the opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, it is found that a proper case exists for requiring that a park or parks be suitably located for playgrounds or other recreational purposes, based on an evaluation of the present and ,anticipated future needs for park and recreational facilities, including projected population growth to which this subdivision will contribute, but, after assessing the size and suitability of land shown on the subdivision plat which could be possible locations for park or recreational facilities, as well as additional facilities in the immediate neighborhood, a suitable park or parks of adequate size to meet the requirements cannot be properly located on the subdivision plat, therefore, in lieu thereof, a recreation fee shall be paid. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the application for subdivision plat approval, as shown on the plans identified above, is granted and the Mayor is authorized to sign the plat, subject to the following conditions: CONDITIONS TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE PLAT IS SIGNED I. Prior to the signing of the plat, the following shall be completed by the applicant: a. The plat shall be revised to the satisfaction of the Village Engineer, as follows: The plat shall include a note that the lots shall not have driveway access to Bowman Avenue. b. A recreation fee in the sum of$5,250 shall be paid to the Village. If not paid within 90 days after the adoption of this resolution, the recreation fee shall be determined in accordance with the fee schedule in effect at the time the applicant requests the final plat to be signed. C. The plat shall be endorsed by the Westchester County Department of Health, if required. d. All environmental and professional review fees incurred by the Village in connection with the review of this application shall be paid in full, to the 6 December 1, 1998 satisfaction of the Village Administrator, 2. The applicant shall submit five (5) copies of the final plat showing the endorsement of the County Clerk to the Building Inspector within thirty(30) days of the filing of the plat; 3. The applicant shall furnish a copy of this final subdivision resolution to each purchaser of a lot in the subdivision prior to the transfer of title and shall present verification to the Village Attorney in the form of a receipt signed by the purchaser. AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED,that this conditional final plat approval shall expire within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the date of adoption of this Resolution unless all requirements stated in this resolution to be completed prior to the signing of the plat, are certified as completed, unless this approval is extended on application to and approval by the Board of Trustees. Trustee Degling Voting Aye Trustee Pellino Voting Aye Trustee Strum Voting Aye Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye 4. CONSIDERING APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL AMENDING THE RYE BROOK DAY CAMP FEES FOR 1999. On the motion of Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION AMENDING 1999 CAMP FEES RESOLVED,that the 1999 camp fee increases recommended by the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation set forth in the attached schedule are hereby approved: Increased Day Camp --Fee Proposal for 1999 1998 1999 1998 1999 I" child before 5/1 $325 $400 2"d child $155 $225 I' child after 5/1 $390 $460 2nd child $180 $220 2 week(resident) $200 $250 2"d child $100 $135 2 week(non-resident) $250 $300 6 week(non-resident) $550 $625 7 December 1, 1998 Trustee Degling Voting Aye Trustee Pellino Voting Aye Trustee Strum Voting Aye Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye 5. CONSIDERING APPROVAL OF THE NON-UNION EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE AMENDMENTS. The mayor announced that Item 5 was tabled for revisions and would be on the Dec. 15 1998 agenda. 6. CONSIDERING APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENTS FOR: A) BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SITE INSPECTIONS AT THE BELLEFAIR PROJ. ,Trustee Zuckerman felt that there should be limits to the agreement. Mr. Russo suggested that the consultant should be limited to no more than 20 hours a week. The Board and Mr. Russo discussed how the Village could establish controls on the work being performed under the agreement. Building Inspector Bill Gerety commented that the building department would be asking the consultants to make inspections and would keep a close watch on their hours. Kevin McManus,P.E. as a representative for Bellefair, felt that it was very important for the Board to keep to controls in place on the amount of hours spent by the consultants. Mayor Filipowski assured him that the proper checks and balances were in place. Trustee Zuckerman asked if the Village should be hiring a consultant or a full time staff person, and the Board agreed to look into the matter further. On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION APPROVING CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH EVAN GRUGETT ASSOCIATES, INC. RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook is authorized to enter into a consultant agreement with Evan Grugett Associates, Inc., for building inspection services; and it is further RESOLVED,that amounts paid to the Consultant hereunder shall be charged to the applicable professional fees escrow accounts relating to the services provided or otherwise reimbursed by the applicant involved; and it is further RESOLVED,that.the Mayor or other authorized official may execute and deliver all documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this Resolution. Trustee Degling Voting Aye Trustee Pellino Voting Aye Trustee Strum Voting No Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye 8 December 1, 1998 6. CONSIDERING APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENTS FOR: B) BUILDING PLAN REVIEWS FOR MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS. The board discussed the item, and noted that the item would be held until December 15, per the agenda. 7. CONSIDERING AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE TO IMPLEMENT A STOP SIGN AND HANDICAPPED PARKING AT RYE HILLS PARK. Village Administrator Chris Russo read the resolution. The Board briefly discussed parking issues and signage for Rye hills Park, and then proceeded to vote on the resolution. On the motion of Trustee Degling and seconded by Trustee Pellino the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO §240 OF THE VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC CHAPTER OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK ENACTING CERTAIN TRAFFIC AND PARKING PROVISIONS ON AND LEAVING THE PREMISES OF RYE HILLS PARK RESOLVED,that pursuant to §240-11 of the Rye Brook Village Code and on the recommendation of the Recreation Superintendent, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook hereby designates the following intersection as a Stop Intersection: Name of Street Intersecting Street Rye Hills Park(exit) Park Ridge Court AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to §240-18 of the Rye Brook Village Code, the Rye Brook Board of Trustees hereby designates the two (2) western-most parking spaces as"Handicapped Parking Only" and "Official Parking"on the eastern-most parking space for the three parking spaces within Rye Hills Park. Trustee Degling Voting Aye Trustee Pellino Voting Aye Trustee Strum Voting Aye Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye 8. CHECK REGISTERS. The Board briefly discussed the Check Registers. 9 December 1, 1998 On the motion of Trustee Zuckerman and seconded by Trustee Degling the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION CHECK REGISTERS WHEREAS, the following checks, representing payment for services rendered, have been submitted to the Treasurer's Office and Budget Officer for payment: On-Line Checks 19829 - 19897 Payroll 27424 - 27621 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook after audit hereby approves payment of the above-mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof. Trustee Degling Voting Aye Trustee Pellino Voting Aye Trustee Strum Voting Aye Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye REPORT: 9. FACILITIES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION REGARDING A TEEN CENTER. Mrs. Brackman made her report on the Facilities Committee recommendation regarding a Teen Center. She and the Committee unanimously decided to recommend a pilot program to use the Posillipo Center to create a Teen Center twice a month. Trustee Strum inquired about the safety issues involved in the creation of a Teen Center at that location and in general. Trustee Pellino asked Mr. Russo to investigate the possible costs to hire someone to clean up and take care of the Posillipo Center. The Board then discussed the possible ages that would be able to attend the"Teen Nights". Mr. Hroncich inquired as to how this Teen Night would be administered, and suggested that the Facilities Committee should meet with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Council to work out the details of the plans. Chief Santoro also voiced some of his reservations about the plan. The Board had a general consensus in support of the proposal, and there was no further discussion on the matter. 10 December 1, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS: 10. ROBERT BECKER, CUB MASTER, PACK#122: REGARDING REVISING THE REQUEST FOR THE STREETS THAT WOULD BE USED FOR A BIKE-A-THON IN THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK ON APRIL 24 1999 PER THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE POLICE CHIEF. Mr. Russo reviewed the possible roads that could be used for the bike-a-thon. The Chief then went over his plan to implement for the bike-a-thon. The Board briefly discussed the parking and traffic issues brought about by the bike-a-thon. Trustee Zuckerman suggested that a letter be circulated to the residents that would be effected by the bike-a-thon. Barring any major complaints, the Board planned to vote on an authorizing resolution in December or early January. DISCUSSION: 11. ETHICS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: CHANGES TO THE RYE BROOK ETHICS CODE. Trustee Zuckerman suggested that there be a work session including the Ethics Committee to prepare the issue for a public hearing instead of just a review committee. It was decided that the meeting would be noticed and whoever was available would come to the meeting. The mayor stated that the next Board meeting was on December 15, 1998. He then asked if any of the Board members had anything to add. Trustee Degling stated that on Saturday, December 12, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., the Mayor and the District Attorney had arranged to have a member of the DA's office at the Rye Ridge Shopping Center to fingerprint and photograph children for the"Safe Smiles"program. Trustee Pellino reminded residents of Rye Brook that they only have two more weeks to get their leaves out for collection at the curb and he thanked the highway department for doing an excellent job. There were no further issues, and the mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Christopher J. Russo, Village Clerk 11