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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-02-24 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes (2) MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING 006638 VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE HALL 938 KING STREET RYE BROOK, NEW YORK FEBRUARY 24, 1998 7:30 p.m. CONVENE MEETING The Meeting was called to order at 7:35 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 Village Engineer Victor G. Carosi, P.E. Village Treasurer Joseph Cortese Fire Chief Martin Drexelius Planning Consultant Christian K. Miller, AICP, of Frederick P. Clark Associates Police Chief Robert J. Santoro Assistant to the Administrator Richard C. Slingerland Mayor Cresenzi called the meeting to order and proceeded to the items of business on the agenda. 1. REFERRAL TO THE FACILITIES COMMITTEE -- NEED FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. There was only brief comment and an amendment requesting the Facilities Committee to return to the Board with their recommendation within 120 days. On the motion of Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the following resolution was adopted as amended: RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE FACILITIES COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE NEED FOR RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has received a substantial amount of land associated with the High Point property development (a.k.a. Bellefair) and may possibly receive additional land based upon pending development projects; and WHEREAS, over one year ago the Advisory Council on Parks and Recreation held a forum to ascertain the needs and wishes of the Rye Brook Community as they relate to recreation; and 1 February 24, 1998 0 6 WHEREAS, a top priority from that forum was the desire to create a true indoor recreational facility, with the need for additional outdoor facilities a second priority; and WHEREAS, the Village Board is desirous of meeting the recreational needs of both the youth and adults in our community; and WHEREAS,the Facilities Committee has been charged with the responsibility to make recommendations to the Village Board concerning the long term needs of our community and ways to creatively finance such needs to limit tax implications on our residents; and WHEREAS, the Village Board has called upon the Advisory Council on Parks and Recreation, the School Districts, the business community and major property owners and developers to participate in this process. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rye Brook Board of Trustees hereby directs the Facilities Committee to investigate the need, possible location and financing of Recreational Facilities in the Village of Rye Brook; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Facilities Committee shall submit its recommendation to the Board of Trustees within 120 days of the date this resolution is referred to the Committee. Trustee Strum VOTING AYE Trustee Tunis VOTING AYE Trustee Zuckerman VOTING AYE Trustee Pellino VOTING AYE Mayor Cresenzi VOTING AYE 2. POSITIVE DECLARATION FOR THE SUMMERFIELD SUITES HOTELS SITE PLAN, SUBDIVISION AND WETLANDS APPLICATION. There was no discussion on this item. On the motion of Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION POSITIVE SEQRA DECLARATION SUMMERFIELD SUITES SITE PLAN, SUBDIVISION AND WETLANDS PERMIT APPLICATION WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees, acting as Lead Agency, has been reviewing the application by Summerfield Suites Hotels for a site plan, subdivision and wetlands application for the property located at the southwest corner of the property at the corner of Anderson Hill Road and King Street. -2- February 24, 1998 006(f C NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees hereby adopts the accompanying positive declaration under SEQRA which the Village Administrator/Cleric shall circulate and cause to be published as required by law; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Rye Brook Board of Trustees hereby directs the Applicant to prepare a Draft Scope of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for circulation by the Lead Agency to all involved and interested agencies. Trustee Strum VOTING AYE Trustee Tunis VOTING AYE Trustee Zuckerman VOTING AYE Trustee Pellino VOTING AYE Mayor Cresenzi VOTING AYE 3. CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO. #3 - 1998 TO AMEND THE RYE BROOK VILLAGE CODE REGARDING BUILDING HEIGHT. There was no discussion of this item. On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Tunis, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO. # 3 - 1998 PROPOSING TO AMEND THE VILLAGE CODE WITH REGARD TO BUILDING HEIGHT RESOLVED, that the Rye Brook Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on March 10, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Meeting Room, Village Hall, 938 King Street, Rye Brook, New York, on the proposed Local Law Intro. #3 - 1998 entitled, "Height of Buildings." Trustee Strum VOTING AYE Trustee Tunis VOTING AYE Trustee Zuckerman VOTING AYE Trustee Pellino VOTING AYE Mayor Cresenzi VOTING AYE 4. APPOINTING MRS. FRANCES NUGENT AS REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS FOR THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK. Trustee Pellino asked why the term ran from January 1998 through December 1999 (for 2 years) and Mr. Russo noted that the term was established by New York State law. On the motion of Trustee Tunis, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the following resolution was hereby adopted: -3- February 24, 1998 ,,. ���. 6 s; 1 RESOLUTION APPOINTING REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS WHEREAS, the recording and filing birth and death certificates are handled through the offices of the Town of Rye; and WHEREAS, Rye Town Clerk Frances C. Nugent has been ably providing these services as Registrar of Vital Statistics on behalf of the Village of Rye Brook for our residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees hereby appoints Rye Town Clerk Frances C. Nugent as Registrar of Vital Statistics for a two (2) year term beginning January 1, 1998 and expiring December 31, 1999; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees hereby appoints Rye Town Deputy Clerk Linda Lyons as Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics for a two (2) year term beginning January 1, 1998 and expiring December 31, 1999; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that three certified copies of this resolution are to be returned to Ms. Nugent for filing along with the copies of the"Notification of Appointment of Registrar of Vital Statistics" and that the Village Administrator is authorized to execute any documents necessary to effect this appointment. Trustee Strum VOTING AYE Trustee Tunis VOTING AYE Trustee Zuckerman VOTING AYE Trustee Pellino VOTING AYE Mayor Cresenzi VOTING AYE 5. REAFFIRMING THE VILLAGE'S REQUEST FOR WALK SIGNAL AND CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENTS AT RIDGE ST. AND WESTCHESTER AVE. Trustee Strum read the letter from the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) to the Police Department and asked why they desired a resolution from the Village stating our formal request. Chief Santoro noted that the DOT had installed the walk-signal improvements and that they started operating yesterday. He noted that there is a traffic delay when a crossing guard is operating the light, and because of the delay the DOT had requested the Village make a formal request. Mr. Russo added that the delay occurs only when a crossing guard activates the full walk-phase. Their explanation satisfied Trustee Strum, and on the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the following resolution was hereby adopted: -4- February 24, 1998 006M` RESOLUTION PEDESTRIAN WALK PHASE IMPROVEMENTS INTERSECTION OF RIDGE STREET AND WESTCHESTER AVENUE WHEREAS, by letter dated December 30, 1997, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) has advised that the NYS DOT will install Pedestrian Walk Phases at Ridge Street and Westchester Avenue, as requested by the Village of Rye Brook; and WHEREAS, the pedestrian operation will, in the Village's opinion, significantly improve traffic safety, particularly the safety of students attending the Port Chester Middle School; and WHEREAS, the NYS DOT has requested a resolution from the Village Board endorsing the installation of the exclusive pedestrian operation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees re-affirms its request for an exclusive pedestrian operation signal at Ridge Street and Westchester Avenue in the Village of Rye Brook and accepts the vehicle delays which may arise from this request; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution shall be transmitted by the Chief of Police to the NYS DOT. Trustee Strum VOTING AYE Trustee Tunis VOTING AYE Trustee Zuckerman VOTING AYE Trustee Pellino VOTING AYE Mayor Cresenzi VOTING AYE G. APPOINTING MR. JULES HARRIS AS THE VILLAGE'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY GROUP CDAG . Mr. Harris thanked the Board for selecting him and the Board expressed their confidence that he would do a good job. On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Mayor Cresenzi, the following resolution was adopted: RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. JULES HARRIS AS THE VILLAGE'S "CDAG"REPRESENTATIVE RESOLVED, that Mr. Jules F. Harris of 12 Rock Ridge Drive, Rye Brook, New York, is appointed as Rye Brook's representative to the Community Development Advisory Group (CDAG) of -5- February 24, 1998 006643 the Westchester Urban County Consortium, Trustee Strum VOTING AVE Trustee Tunis VOTING AYE Trustee Zuckerman VOTING AYE Trustee Pellino VOTING AYE Mayor Cresenzi VOTING AYE 7. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT FOR 502 ELLENDALE AVENUE. Mr. Russo read the resolution for the purchase of 502 Ellendale Avenue. There was no discussion, and on the motion of Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF 502 ELLENDALE AVENUE PARCEL WHEREAS, on October 27, 1997, the Village's Facilities Committee recommended that the Village acquire property adjacent to the highway garage and on January 13, 1998 the Board of Trustees made an environmental finding and authorized a borrowing for the property acquisition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook is authorized to enter into a contract to purchase property known as 502 Ellendale Avenue in the Village of Rye Brook for the purchase price of$170,000 plus ordinary closing costs; and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and other appropriate Village officials are authorized to execute and deliver all documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this Resolution and the acquisition of this property. Trustee Strum VOTING AYE Trustee Tunis VOTING AYE Trustee Zuckerman VOTING AYE Trustee Pellino VOTING AYE Mayor Cresenzi VOTING AYE 8. PERSONNEL MATTER- POLICE DEPARTMENT SECRETARY. The Mayor explained that the resolution dealt with a salary adjustment in the Police Department. On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the following resolution was hereby adopted: -6- 1 February 24, 1998 006641 RESOLUTION PERSONNEL MATTER RESOLVED, that effective January 1, 1998, the compensation for the position of Senior Typist - -Rye Brook Police Department shall be $26,000. Trustee Strum VOTING AYE Trustee Tunis VOTING AYE Trustee Zuckerman VOTING AYE Trustee Pellino VOTING AYE Mayor Cresenzi VOTING AYE 9. AUTHORIZING RESPONSE TIME STUDY AUDIT BY KPMG PEAT MARWICK. Mayor Cresenzi noted that the resolution was requesting a response time study by the auditing firm of KPMG Peat Marwick. Mr. Russo noted that the study was requesting response times to ten (10) different locations around the Village from various potential firehouse sites. Mr. Russo noted that the actual runs would be performed utilizing the apparatus of the Rye Book fire department and noted that the auditing firm was involved in order to ensure that the information was compiled accurately and properly. On the motion of Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Tunis, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION KPMG PEAT MARWICK RESPONSE TIME AUDIT RESOLVED,that the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with KPMG Peat Marwick for an independent validation of the Village's Emergency Vehicle response times from certain potential Fire House Locations to ten (10) specific site locations in the Village of Rye Brook; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total expenditures for such study as outlined in the proposal dated February 18, 1998, including expenses shall be thirteen thousand nine hundred dollars ($13,900); and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that if fire house locations are added by the Village Board of Trustees to the proposal, they shall be evaluated, as per the proposal, at an additional cost not to exceed two thousand seven hundred dollars ($2,700), with the addition of a specific site destination to cost seventy five dollars ($75) per site. Trustee Strum VOTING AYE Trustee Tunis VOTING AYE Trustee Zuckerman VOTING AYE Trustee Pellino VOTING AYE Mayor Cresenzi VOTING AYE -7- February 24, 1998 00664Z") 10. CHECK REGISTERS. Trustee Strum had a question on the first page of the check register regarding the Elm Hill Drive engineering and Mr. Russo noted that the engineering costs were for the preparation of a contract for repaving Elm Hill Drive from Hills Point through all of Elm Hill. On the motion of Trustee Pellino, 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 and Budget Officer for payment: On-Line Checks 18074 - 18129 Payroll 24972 - 25182 Pre Paid 24972 Environmental 137 & 138 Capital 2788 - 2789 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees after audit hereby approves payment of the above- mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof. Trustee Strum VOTING AYE Trustee Tunis VOTING AYE Trustee Zuckerman VOTING AYE Trustee Pellino VOTING AYE Mayor Cresenzi VOTING AYE DISCUSSION: 11. CONSIDERING LOCAL LAW INTRO # 2 - 1998, AS AMENDED, REGARDING ENACTING BULK STANDARD ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TO THE RYE BROOK VILLAGE CODE. Mr. Miller noted the changes to the Local Law with regard to the requirements for properties to change the distance for a rear lot line from ten feet to twenty feet. He noted the increases in frontage requirements which increased the frontage in R-7 zones from 45 to 60 feet, in R-5 zones from 35 to 50 feet, and in R-2F zones from 35 to 50 feet. Trustee Zuckerman stated that he wanted the charts and diagrams prepared by Mr. Miller to be included in the Code. Mr. Miller noted that the diagrams could be difficult to Codify, and suggested that applicants could pick them up from the Building Department as part of the Zoning regulations. Mr. Zuckerman noted that the R-10 frontage should be increased from 55 -8- I February 24, 1998 0 0 6 6 4 iJ feet to 60 feet to keep the Code consistent and the Board agreed. The Board completed their discussion, noting that the Local Law had been discussed extensively. Mr. Powell noted that the Board's changes constituted substantive amendments to the law and advised them to hold another public hearing in order to comply with State Law. Mayor Cresenzi stated he would like to hold a public hearing on the law on March 10" along with the public hearing on the Building Height Local Law. Mr. Harris asked the Board to explain the meaning of changes in "Bulk Standards" and the Mayor noted that it mainly was dealing with standards applicable to subdivisions of large parcels of land in the Village. On the motion of Trustee Tunis, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO. # 2 - 1998, AS AMENDED, REGARDING ENACTING BULK STANDARD ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TO THE RYE BROOK VILLAGE CODE RESOLVED, that the Rye Brook Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on March 10, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Meeting Room, Village Hall, 938 King Street, Rye Brook, New York, on the proposed Local Law Intro. #2 - 1998, as amended, entitled, "A LOCAL LAW amending Chapters 219 and 250 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook in relation to bulk standards in residential zoning districts." Trustee Strum VOTING AYE Trustee Tunis VOTING AYE Trustee Zuckerman VOTING AYE Trustee Pellino VOTING AYE Mayor Cresenzi VOTING AYE 12. REQUEST BY THE DEVELOPERS OF RED ROOF FARM FOR A DECLARATION UNDER THE NY SEORA. Mr. Miller explained the conditions that would be established by a Conditioned Negative Declaration (CND) under SEQRA. He noted that the CND set forth significant specific changes that the applicant had proposed in order to remedy the problems cited with regard to the Red Roof site. Mr. Miller noted that the stormwater management plan would have to be implemented to address both on-site and off-site stormwater management; he noted that the plan would not have a negative impact on downstream properties, in light of the review performed by the Village's consultant Leonard Jackson& Associates. Mr. Miller noted the special wetland disturbance mitigation conditions for a"no-disturbance" zone on the property. Mr. Miller noted the additional information that needed to be on the deed restrictions for the lots on North Ridge Street due to traffic impacts and maintenance of the stormwater management system. -9- February 24, 1998 0 0 6 6 4 ) He noted the importance of the oft-street road improvement recommendations of the Planning Board. These recommended reconfiguring the stop sign layout by relocating the proposed stop sign from Old Orchard Road and Winthrop, modifying the curb alignment at the intersection of Old Orchard Road and Bonwit Road, and requiring stop signs in all directions at that intersection. Mr. Miller also pointed out the importance of the deed restrictions on North Ridge Street for requiring the removal the vegetation blocking sight-lines on Ridge Street. Mr. Miller spelled out the CND process, explaining that when the Board adopted a CND there would be specific time requirements, including a 30-day comment period, as well as very specific requirements for changes or amendments to the application coming as a result of the CND process. Trustee Pellino asked about specifics such as berms and storm-water management plans for properties immediately adjacent to the Red Roof property and suggested they be included in the considerations. Trustee Tunis stressed the importance of the changes in vegetation surrounding the site. Trustee Strum asked about the storm water management plan and how it measured up to the current storm water management plan. Mr. Miller explained that the stormwater management plan proposed to make improvements in the stormwater management for the site. He discussed the stormwater flow to the Blind Brook in relation to its current flow during rainstorms. Mr. Harris asked a question about the rain flow from Red Roof Farm to the Blind Brook, and it was explained to him that the total flow would not be changed and that just the timing of the flow would be changed for the time it took the storm water to get to the Blind Brook. Mr. Zuckerman asked Mr. Miller whether the adoption of a CND precluded the Board from enacting a Positive Declaration on the Red Roof proposal under SEQRA. Mr. Miller stated that the Board could still make a Positive Declaration on the proposed subdivision, if it was warranted due to the comments received during the CND process. Roger Herman, Chairman of the Advisory Council on Environmental Conservation pointed out some items regarding the application and specific requirements for a CND under SEQRA. He pointed out that basically a Conditioned Negative Declaration replaces a Neg Dec and is not a Pos Dec. He suggested that a Pos Dec should apply to this site because of the potential loss of aesthetic resources, such as the view from the tennis courts at Pine Ridge Park. He also stated his concerns about the proposal because of run-oft'and drainage, and stated that an Environmental Impact Statement would more fully explain the drainage issues regarding the site. Mr. Herman asked how much of the documents prepared under a CND would be made public under SEQRA. Mr. Miller explained that the documents would be as public under a CND as under a Pos Dec. Mr. Herman explained that he felt a Pos Dec would cause the studies and documentation to be more widely distributed. Mr. Ken Heller stated that there was no question that the subdivision proposal for Red Roof Farm should be subject to a Pos Dec. He claimed that a CND would provide inadequate documentation of the reviews performed on the application, and recommended a Positive Declaration to establish a record of all the reviews that had been performed. He stated that the proper paperwork should be prepared and the proper procedures followed. He claimed that the drainage from the homes built on Red Roof Farm would flood adjacent homes. Mayor Cresenzi briefly explained all of the reviews that had been performed by the Village and noted all of the discussions and reviews that had been performed by the Board, including joint work sessions with the Planning Board. Mr. Heller explained his fear about trying any new procedure (like a CND) and -10- February 24, 1998 006648 suggested that the Board could be exposing Rye Brook to litigation with regard to inadequately studying the drainage from the site, both with respect to adjacent properties and homes along the Blind Brook. The Mayor, Trustee Zuckerman and Trustee Pellino assured Mr. Heller that the Board would be looking intently at the proposal to insure the best action for Rye Brook as a whole. They noted that they would not rush to approve the application without performing all of the proper reviews, considering all the appropriate options and properly reviewing the remediations proposed for the water run-off. Mr. Kip Konigsberg, Attorney for the applicant, noted the process and reviews that had been performed by his client and stated that his client would welcome a public hearing to ensure that all the concerns of neighboring residents would be heard. He took exception to Mr. Heller's statements about the run-off, and stated that the proposal included proper provisions for future correction of any drainage problems. 13. SECOND DRAFT OF SCOPE: RYE BROOK FIREHOUSE. The Mayor asked Mr. Miller to explain the status of the Scope on the Firehouse. Mr. Miller summarized the discussion of the scope on the Positive Declaration that had been called for establishing a firehouse site in Rye Brook. Mr. Miller explained the reviews that had been performed to date and explained the various options available to the Board. He explained that some of the points the Board wanted included in the Scope of the DEIS on the firehouse -- such as impact on property values -- were not governed by the requirements of SEQRA. He explained the Board's options for continuing its review and suggested ways in which the Board could eliminate some sites from consideration under the Scope in order to focus the review. Mayor Cresenzi noted that the results of the KPMG Peat Marwick response time study could help the Board reduce the number of sites to be studied. Trustee Pellino noted the importance of considering revenue from any sale or transfer of property with respect to choosing a site for a firehouse. Trustee Strum praised Mr. Miller for covering all of the comments suggested for inclusion by the Board and he asked whether the Mayor wanted to eliminate from consideration a firehouse site outside of the Village borders. The Mayor stated that the issue of a firehouse outside of Village borders had been referred to the Village Attorney. Mr. Ken Heller asked whether the Scope would be circulated. Mayor Cresenzi noted that it would be a very public process which ultimately would be put out for a referendum. Mr. Strum noted that a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) would be circulated for consideration. After some discussion, Trustee Tunis recommended that the Board should wait to discuss the issue until after the response time study was returned from Peat Marwick. COMMUNICATIONS: 14. FREDERICK SCHMALING SECRETARY: REQUESTING RYE BROOK'S ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION FOR THE MEMORIAL DAY & VETERAN'S DAY PROGRAMS. The Mayor-asked Mr. Russo to explain the communication from Fred Schmaling, Secretary to the Memorial Day and Veteran's Day program. Mr. Russo explained that the request was just the usual annual request for funding made by the Memorial Day and Veteran's Day Committee. The Board agreed unanimously to continue its support for the Memorial Day and Veteran's Day programs. -11- 006649 February 24, 1998 15. KERRY W WALSH VICE PRESIDENT• REQUESTING PERMISSION FOR UNITED HOSPITAL TO PLACE A SIGN AT THE CORNER OF BOWMAN AVENUE AND RIDGE STREET TO ADVERTISE ITS MAYFAIR EVENT. Mr. Russo explained the request from United Hospital for permission to put up a sign on Ridge Street was another annual request, and the Board agreed unanimously to authorize the United Hospital to put up its sign. The Mayor noted the next meetings of the Board and opened the floor to comment. Mr. Peter Silton of Bonwit Road asked the Board for a discussion of the plan for the Rural/Metro Fire Department to be replaced. The Board briefly explained that it was currently in negotiations with the company to establish a plan by which they could be phased out, and when a decision had been made they would publicly announce and discuss the plans for a transition. The last item was on a cue from Trustee Tunis who announced that it was Trustee Strum's 50'birthday. Some friends of Mr. Strum brought forth a calve and everyone wished Mr. Strum a Happy Birthday. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Christopher J. Russo Village Administrator/Clerk -12-