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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-12-14 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes AGENDA VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, -7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ACTION: PUBLIC HEARING: 1. PROPOSED LOCAL LAW ADOPTING AN UPDATED VILLAGE ZONING MAP. RESOLUTIONS: 1. ESTABLISHING APPLICATION FEES FOR WIRELESS AND ATTACHED TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES 2. CONSIDERING THE APPROVAL OF THE STOP-DWI PATROL PROJECT REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT 3. CONSIDERING THE APPROVAL OF THE PORT CHESTER- RYE BROOK YOUTH BUREAU AGREEMENT 4. CONSIDERING THE ADOPTION OF THE REVISED SCOPE OF THE DEIS FOR THE KF RYE BROOK/ GARDEN INN HOTEL APPLICATION. 4. CONSIDERING THE APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 26, 1999. REPORTS 1. SUPPORTING WESTCHESTER COUNTY, IN ITS EFFORTS TO PREVENT AMENDED FLIGHT PATTERNS WHICH WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED AIR TRAFFIC OVER WESTCHESTER COUNTY. 2. FLOYD CAPLAN, PLANNING BOARD CHAIRMAN, RE: PLANNING BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION TO BEGIN VILLAGE VISION PLAN AND REQUEST FOR $25,000. 3. Y2K READINESS REPORTS NEXT MEETING DATE January 11, 2000 and January 25, 2000 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. MINUTES OF A MEETING VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET RYE BROOK, NEW YORK TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1999— 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 Jody H. Brackman Trustee Donald E. Degling Trustee Roger Herman Trustee Gary J. Zuckerman Village Staff attending the meeting were: Village Administrator, Christopher J. Russo Village Attorney, Kenneth E. Powell Village Treasurer, Diane DiSanto Assistant to the Administrator, Charles Peretz Village Engineer, Victor Carosi Police Chief, Robert Santoro Superintendent of Recreation, Tom Hroncich Meeting Secretary, Paula Patafio Mayor Filipowski welcomed everyone to the last meeting of 1999 and then called for the first item on the agenda: PUBLIC HEARING: 1. PROPOSED LOCAL LAW ADOPTING AN UPDATED VILLAGE ZONING MAP. Mr. Christian Miller, Village Consultant, gave a follow-up presentation to his report at the November 23'Board of Trustees meeting. He noted that in response to comments made at the last meeting, some revisions have been made to the map, i.e., street names have been added. The new map will replace the existing zoning map as the old one is illegible,incorrect and not very user friendly. It is important to note that there is no intention through this process to change the existing zoning district definitions on the original map. SEQRA documentation has been provided, as well as an Environmental Assessment Form and a Negative Declaration. Approving this Resolution makes the necessary changes to the Village of Rye Brook Zoning Code and adopts this new map. On a motion made by Trustee Zuckerman, and seconded by Trustee Brackman, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Charles Peretz called the roll: Trustee Brackman Voting Aye Trustee Degling Voting Aye Trustee Herman Voting Aye Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye Mr. Christopher Russo, Village Administrator, read the following Resolution: ADOPTING LOCAL LAW INTRO # 4 - 1999 UPDATED VILLAGE ZONING MAP WHEREAS,the current zoning map for the Village of Rye Brook is approximately 45 years old, difficult to read, does not reflect current zoning designations and is, therefore, in need of replacement; and WHEREAS,the Village Board of Trustees has authorized the preparation of a new Zoning Map for the Village; and WHEREAS, the proposed Zoning Map is not intended to change the zoning district classification of any property within the Village,but merely to reflect existing zoning districts; and WHEREAS,adoption ofthe proposed local law adopting the proposed updated Zoning Map was unanimously recommended by the Village Planning Board; and WHEREAS,a duly advertised public hearing on the proposed local law adopting the updated zoning map was held at which time all those wishing to be heard were given the opportunity to be heard. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ]RESOLVED, that the accompanying negative declaration under the State Environmental Quality Review Act is adopted; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Local Law# 4 - 1999 adopting a new Village Zoning Map is enacted into law. Trustee Degling asked for one change in the Resolution, he noted that it is actually 45 years old and not 35 as it had stated. A discussion regarding wording in the Resolution took place, and it was decided that the Resolution would remain as written, with the exception of changing the age of the old map to 45 years. It was noted that the procedure for changes to the map, once the law has been accepted, would be to amend the local law. Mr. Miller noted a revision box at the lower right hand corner of the map for revisions to be noted. On a motion made by Trustee Degling, and seconded by Trustee Herman,the Resolution was adopted. Mr. Charles Peretz called the roll: Trustee Brackman Voting Aye Trustee Degling Voting Aye Trustee Herman Voting Aye Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye Mayor Filipowski called for the next item on the agenda: RESOLUTIONS Mr. Russo read the following Resolution: ESTABLISHING APPLICATION FEES FOR WIRELESS AND ATTACHED TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook License and Permit Fee Schedule in Chapter A257 of the Rye Brook Code is amended to add the following fees: 250-39(F)(12) Wireless and Attached Wireless $750 Telecommunication Facilities Special Permit 250-39(D)(9) Special Permit Renewal (5 years) $250 Trustee Brackman Voting Aye Trustee Degling Voting Aye Trustee Herman Voting Aye Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye On a motion made by Trustee Degling, and seconded by Trustee Herman, the Resolution was approved. the Village will be getting the new DataMaster at no charge. The only equipment that was purchased was a simulator, and this piece of equipment was in the budget. Trustee Degling noted some typographic errors in the contract, i.e., the address for the Village offices. Additionally, he felt that paragraph#2 did not make any sense. Chief Santoro noted that this is a boiler plate document from the County of Westchester. Trustee Degling asked to be put on record, noting that the Board realizes that this is an incorrect statement. Mr. Powell stated that he would search County records for the correct statement. There being no further discussion, Mr. Charles Peretz called the roll: Trustee Brackman Voting Aye Trustee Degling Voting Aye Trustee Herman Voting Aye Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye Mr. Russo read the following Resolution: APPROVING THE PORT CHESTER/RYE BROOK YOUTH BUREAU AGREEMENT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook is authorized to enter into an inter-municipal agreement with the Village of Port Chester and the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District for a Joint Youth Program and Bureau with such agreement including provisions regarding an application for grant funding to be made by Port Chester, a 9 member Joint Youth Board of which 3 members will be appointed by the Village of Rye Brook, and the employment of a full-time Director; and it is further RESOLVED, under the grant application the Villages of Port Chester and Rye Brook will each contribute $8,000, the Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District will contribute $2,000, and a request to the Westchester Youth Bureau will be made for $18,000 in grant assistance; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to execute and deliver all documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this resolution. On a motion made by Trustee Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Degling, the Resolution was approved. Trustee Degling questioned the paragraph which refers to the renewal of the contract. He asked for a correction in the wording. Additionally, he noted that on the end of the document, the page which bears the number 14, Personnel Time Payment needed a correction to the dollar amount (the decimal was in the wrong place). Trustee Herman Trustee Zuckerman felt that the fees were not high enough. He noted that many surrounding communities have much higher fees. Mr. Russo noted that these fees are in addition to special permits necessary. Trustee Brackman asked for clarification of the fees. Mr. Russo noted that these fees are application fees and not user fees. Mr. Russo stated that the surrounding municipalities charge a combined fee and they do not separate out their building fee schedule. He noted that accounting for Village fees based on the costs of construction, our fees are comparable to other municipalities. The Village of Rye Brook's fees vary depending upon if the applicant is proposing a free standing tower or an attached structure. The end fee will be several thousand dollars. There being no fixrther comments from the Board, or members of the public, Mr. Charles Peretz called the role: Trustee Brackman Voting Aye Trustee Degling Voting Aye Trustee Herman Voting Aye Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye Mr. Chris Russo read the following Resolution: APPROVING 2000 STOP-DWI PATROL PROJECT REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook is authorized to enter into the 2000 STOP- DWI Patrol Project Reimbursement contract with the County of Westchester for the period of January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2000, under which the Village will receive up to $8,400 in reimbursement for the Village's STOP-DWI program; and it is further RESOLVED, that the 2000 STOP-DWI Patrol Project Reimbursement contract also provides for an additional $3000 in reimbursement for purchase of alcohol breath test equipment, if the Rye Brook Police Department is selected for the Datamaster Partial Purchase Project by the County STOP-DWI Program Director; and it is further RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to execute and deliver all documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this resolution. On a motion made by Trustees Zuckerman, and seconded by Trustee Brackman, the Resolution was approved. Trustee Degling noted that this contract provides for $11,400 possible payments. This amount includes the $3,000 for reimbursement. He asked what the cost of the equipment is, and if it is in the current budget in anticipation of this contract. Chief Robert Santoro noted that he applied for a State grant for the Village's share. This has been received and noted that on the second page numbered 14 there was also a decimal error that needed correction. Two pages later, on page 12, the contact person for the Village of Rye Brook should be Mr. Christopher Russo. Trustee Degling hoped that the Blind Brook district would join in. He felt that anything we can do to help out youth is beneficial. This program is a beginning, and he asked the Board to encourage the Blind Brook district. Trustee Herman asked if Rye Brook and Port Chester would have equal say in the hiring of the Director. Mr. Russo noted that the interviews are being done jointly. The Director needs to be a direct employee of one of the entities, the position will be housed in Port Chester, and Port Chester is putting in the extra funds necessary. In order to clarify this issue, Mr. Russo and Mr. Powell revised the Resolution to read as follows: "...After consultation with Rye Brook and Port Chester-Rye Brook School District, Port Chester shall hire and employ a full time Director." Trustee Brackman noted that this is a great idea but asked why specific programs were not listed. Trustee Zuckerman stated that he could not support this program the way it is written because it does not have substance and he found no benefit for Rye Brook. He noted that there have been cooperative efforts in the past which have not worked because there were no specific programs designated to serve the youths of the Village. He felt that a program such as this needs much more thought. In his opinion, the programs need to come first. In this regard, Randy Solomon made a presentation to the Board. Mr. Solomon explained that his goal was to provide information about Port Chester/Rye Brook/Rye Town past youth coalitions and not to persuade the Board to vote a particular way. In the past several cooperative youth bureaus have been put together but have failed because there was not very much benefit to Rye Brook youths. Currently, there is a Port Chester/Rye Brook/Rye Town Children and Youth Coalition which is a sister program to the Youth Bureau Program. Some of the organizations involved with this program are: Holy Rosary, the Port Chester Public Schools, Rye Brook Recreation, the Guidance Center, Family Services of Westchester, the Westchester Center for School Community Partnership, the Ward Institute, the Westchester County Department of Mental Health, the Westchester Jewish Community Services, Mother Child Home Program, Westchester County Youth Bureau, Council of Community Services, Renaissance Project, NAACP, United Way, Westchester Hispanic Coalition, the Westchester County Health Department Healthy Beginnings Program, the Library, the Port Chester High School, United Hospital Mental Health Clinic, New York United Hospital Addiction Clinic, and St. Vincent's Westchester Child Adolescent Services. Mr. Solomon's group is trying to get all of the organizations coordinated and working together to come up with programs for the community's involvement. They have spent the better part of I '/�years trying to do the coordination. A$500,000 grant, with the help of Nita Lowey, was received and went into Port Chester High School to start some programs there. They have now applied for a New York State Grant— another $500,000, to try and create programs here. All of this comes together with the Director of the Youth Bureau, who will take over the coordination of the Youth Bureau and this group. This Director will then be able to use all of the avenues to help develop programs from the resources that are available. Trustee Brackman noted that many Rye Brook residents have children in the Port Chester School Districts and, therefore, Rye Brook has . an obligation to both districts. Mr. Solomon stated that there was a meeting between the two school Boards with regard to Blind Brook's reason for not participating. Blind Brook decided that at this point there is not enough substance in the program for them to become involved. The next step for this Youth Bureau is to hire a director. Trustee Brackman hoped that this program can turn into a very big and successful program. Trustee Zuckerman asked if the Youth Officer would be working in this program. Mr. Solomon stated that the Youth Officer is on the Youth Bureau side and not involved with his organization. Mayor Filipowski thanked Mr. Solomon for his presentation. Mr. Charles Peretz called the roll: Trustee Brackman Voting Aye Trustee Degling Voting Aye Trustee Herman Voting Nay Trustee Zuckerman Voting Nay Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye It was noted that item#4, CONSIDERING THE ADOPTION OF THE REVISED SCOPE OF THE DEIS FOR THE KF RYE BROOK/GARDEN INN HOTEL APPLICATION, has been adjourned until the January 11, 2000 Board Meeting, at the request of the applicant. 5. CONSIDERING THE APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 2G, 1999. On the motion made by Trustee Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the minutes were approved. Trustee Zuckerman noted several quotes that he wished to have included in the Summary. Mayor Filipowski asked for clarification on the procedure for amending the minutes. Trustee Brackman asked if the quotes were correct. Mayor Filipowski stated that he was not sure. In the past, the Board's minutes tended to be in excess of 40 pages and, in an effort to cut them down, the minutes have become a summary of the meeting. He asked if the Board wanted to go back to the way they were done in the past? The Mayor noted that the Board could make a separate motion to revise the minutes. Trustee Brackman agreed that the minutes should be done one way or another, either they are a summary or verbatim. Trustee Degling felt that the format of the minutes was fine and that having direct quotes was not necessary. He felt that if the minutes were wrong, or incomplete, then they should be corrected and completed. Trustee Herman felt that it was the right of a Trustee to amend the minutes. Trustee Zuckerman stated that his feeling was that if any member of the Board believed that the minutes were not complete enough, or inaccurate in any way, then that Trustee, or Mayor, should be able to come forward and suggest that the minutes reflect what happened at the meeting. The person transcribing the minutes is doing it from a tape and the Board leaves it to the discretion of that person to put in or take out whatever he/she deems appropriate. It is the job of the Board to review the minutes and to determine whether they are in any way incorrect or incomplete. In the case of the October 26"' meeting there were things that were said at the meeting that were left out of the minutes that he was now requesting be put in. All Trustees should have that right, as long as the information is accurate. Mayor Filipowski noted that in the 14 pages of minutes there were no quotations. He asked for a motion to amend the minutes to include the suggestions from Trustee Zuckerman. On a motion made by Trustee Herman, and seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the minutes were approved as revised. Mr. Peretz called the roll: Trustee Brackman Voting Aye Trustee Degling Voting Aye Trustee Herman Voting Aye Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye Mayor Filipowski noted that two Resolutions were added to the agenda. He asked Mr. Russo to read the first of these resolutions calling for a Public Hearing, CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ARROWWOOD AMENDED PUD SITE PLAN APPLICATION RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on January 11, 2000 at 7:30pm at Village Hall on the application of Doral Arrowwood for an amended PUD site plan. On a motion made by Trustee Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Herman, the Resolution was approved. Mr. Peretz called the roll: Trustee Brackman Voting Aye Trustee Degling Voting Aye Trustee Herman Voting Aye Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye The second Resolution which was read by Mr. Russo, concerned Phillip Morris' application for an amended site plan. CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING PHILLIP MORRIS AMENDED SITE PLAN APPLICATION RESOLVED,that the Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on January 11, 2000 at 7:30pm at Village Hall on the application of Phillip Morris for an amended site plan. I On a motion made by Trustee Degling, and seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the Resolution was approved. Mr. Peretz called the roll: Trustee Brackman Voting Aye Trustee Degling Voting Aye Trustee Herman Voting Aye Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye REPORTS The Mayor then moved to the Reports Section of the Agenda. He asked Mr. Russo to read the proposed resolution. Mr. Russo noted that this Resolution is in an effort to support the neighboring communities. 1. SUPPORTING WESTCHESTER COUNTY, IN ITS EFFORTS TO PREVENT AMENDED FLIGHT PATTERNS WHICH WOULD RESULT IN INCREASED AIR TRAFFIC OVER WESTCHESTER COUNTY. Trustee Brackman suggested that some of the wording could be changed to be more appropriate. After a brief discussion, it was decided to make a minor correction to this Resolution. An addition was made to the final page of the Resolution, adding "...including Greenwich, Connecticut", so as to include Greenwich as a recipient of a copy of this resolution. With these corrections, the Resolution was approved. On a new motion made by Trustee Degling and seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the Resolution as amended was accepted. Mr. Peretz called the roll: Trustee Brackman Voting Aye Trustee Degling Voting Aye Trustee Herman Voting Aye Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye Trustee Zuckerman asked if it would be possible to request help from the neighboring legislative bodies in our quest for improvements on King Street and other areas that we have concerns about. Mayor Filipowski noted a recent meeting with County Executive Spano, where he noted that he will be trying this approach, on an issue-by-issue basis. Trustee Zuckerman also suggested that since so many Greenwich residents use the County Airport, that the County be asked to set a different parking fee schedule for Westchester residents. Thereby they would secure additional revenue,and also an additional benefit would be offered to residents of Westchester. The Village Attorney was asked to look into this issue. Mayor Filipowski asked Mr. Caplan to come to the podium to make his presentation. 2. FLOYD CAPLAN, PLANNING BOARD CHAIRMAN, REGARDING THE PLANNING BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION TO BEGIN VILLAGE VISION PLAN AND REQUEST FOR$25,000. Mr. Caplan noted that in its Resolution dated October 6, 1998,the Village Board of Trustees authorized and directed the Planning Board to review existing plans and prepare a draft work plan to come up with a comprehensive master plan. On February 11, 1999, the Planning Board made a recommendation to the Board of Trustees, and because of concerns regarding the cost effectiveness of such an endeavor they suggested other less expensive alternatives. The Planning Board met with Mayor Filipowski and Trustee Degling on September 14, 1999 and, at that time, it was agreed that the Planning Board would be given an opportunity to re- examine their recommendations. To further this objective,the Planning Board formed a Task Force, headed by Mr. Richard Lubkin. The members of this Task Force were Paul Feinstein, John Grzan and Harry Krausman. Mr. Richard Lubkin, Chairman of the Task Force, made a presentation to the Board. He noted that the essence of their proposal is the utilization of a public process to arrive at a community consensus on the critical issues facing the community. The Task Force worked with Mr. Christian Miller of Frederick P. Clark to outline a Vision Plan that emphasizes public involvement from a broad array of business, governmental, political, resident and other community interests. Mr.Miller reviewed a memorandum presented to the Board with regard to their recommendations. According to Mr. Miller's memorandum, a Vision Plan would be the best way to meet the community's long-term planning objectives. These include recommendations to address quality of life issues such as traffic congestion, recreation needs and community design. The Task Force would be a group appointed by the Village Board of Trustees as an administrative body to act on its behalf. The process and the plan should be cost effective and will fall into the threshold of $25,000, for professional consulting services. Once the Task Force is established, it is estimated that the process will take approximately eight months. The consultant's role during this process will be to provide technical recommendations. This process will consist of Task 1, which will include a Kick- Off Meeting, an advisory committee questionnaire, the creation of a base map, and a general village assessment. Task 2 will include community outreach with a Vision Plan Advisory Committee Meeting and community workshop. Task 3 will include the preparation of a Draft Vision Plan and a Vision Plan Advisory Committee Meeting. Task 4 will be the Final Vision Plan. There is the possibility that this program would require an environmental analysis in accordance with SEQRA, however,Mr. Lubkin stated that they will try to avoid this process. The Mayor reminded Mr. Miller that when this process first began he suggested that this project could cost over $100,000. Mr. Miller noted that the Task Force should be thanked for getting half of the project accomplished at 1/4 of the previous cost. It is understood that $25,000 is the cap and the proposal was prepared based on that amount. The Mayor noted that the Board is very excited about the Vision Plan. Trustee Zuckerman and Degling stated that the Task Force has done an excellent job. The funding for this project was approved. A suggestion was made that since the current Task Force has done such a wonderful job that they should be reappointed to the new Task Force. A brief discussion regarding this issue took place, and Mayor Filipowski noted that the Task Force will be announced at the January 11, 2000 meeting. The final item on the agenda was called before the Board. 3. Y2K READINESS REPORTS Mr. Russo noted that the Village has been working on Y2K Readiness since January 21, 1999. One of the things completed early on was a Y2K survey which covered the major providers that. the Village works with, i.e., Bell Atlantic, Con Edison, NY American Water Company. The,Village received correspondence from these companies assuring the Village that they are ready for Y2K. The Village was given emergency numbers in case of problems. Letters have been received from the major banks the Village uses stating that they are Y2K compliant and they do not expect any problems. The Ambulance Corp will be acting as a back-up command center for the Village, emergency services have been coordinated with the Village of Port Chester and the Fire Department is prepared. Mr. Carosi stated that the Public Works Department is prepared. The traffic control system has been prepared and is ready for the Y2I{ situation. As long as the power is on, the traffic lights will continue to work. In the event of power emergencies, stop signs will be erected to control the traffic in the Village. Chief Santoro noted that police officers will be stationed in specified areas in the case of a power failure. The Police Force will have an additional six officers on patrol. This is done as a precaution only, as no problems are expected. Cars will be stationed at the corner of North Ridge Street and Bowman (Mobile Gas Station), Pine Ridge Park; the Ridge Street School, the Village Green at Belle Fair, and Rye Brook Police Headquarters will be staffed. As New Year's Eve is a traditionally heavy telephone time,he asked that people avoid making phone calls just to see if their telephones work. He also asked that people not call 911 to see if they are functioning. He reminded the public that 911 is an emergency service. Trustee Herman asked if this information was available via the Village's website. It was noted that it was. Additionally, the emergency information is also available on the Cable Access Channel. Trustee Herman asked that local supermarkets be contacted to ensure that emergency supplies such as water be readily available. Mr. Russo added that Port Chester High School has been designated as an official emergency site. Mayor Filipowski noted that a meeting will be held on Thursday, in Poughkeepsie at 11:00 a.m., with the Department of Transportation to address the issue of the traffic light on King Street. Mayor Filipowski announced the next two Board of Trustee Meetings which will be held on January 11, 2000 and January 25, 2000. He asked for an Executive Session to be held after this evening's meeting. Harriet Balter of Country Ridge Close addressed the Board. She commented on the Youth Bureau. She noted that 20 years ago she was a part of a group of volunteers that tried to have a relationship between the students of Blind Brook and Port Chester. At that time, there was a lack of interest. She also expressed her appreciation to the Board and the Mayor for all their efforts as volunteers for the community. Finally,she asked Mayor Filipowski to bring a petition,which has been circulating regarding the light at King Street,with several thousand signatures to the meeting that will be held on Thursday. Mr. Ken Heller of Lincoln Avenue addressed the Board. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. He stated that while wandering around Rye Hills Park he noticed that the-same trees that were down and rotting last year are still there. He asked that this park be cleaned up. Additionally, several trees have been tagged to be numbered historically, however these tags are now being engulfed by the tree and no longer readable. He felt that no one was aware of the Rye Hills Park and asked that a sign be erected, perhaps across the street from the Hidden Falls entrance. Mayor Filipowski noted that 93 Certificates of Occupancy have been issued at Belle Fair. He also mentioned that the Village will be creating a ball field near the Red Roof Farm development. A motion was made by Trustee Degling, and seconded by Trustee Herman, for an Executive Session. Mr. Peretz called the roll: Trustee Brackman Voting Aye Trustee Degling Voting Aye Trustee Herman Voting Aye Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye There being no further business before the Board, Mayor Filipowski wished everyone a safe and happy Holiday Season. Respectfully submitted, KerkChristopsso Village Administrator/Clerk