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VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
} VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
6 P.M. -- CONVENE AS BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1998 -- 7:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ACTION:
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW: (&
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• CONVENE AS BD. OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW FOR FINAL
DETERMINATIONS ON GRIEVANCES.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. ON THE TRAYNER GROUP APPLICATION TO OPERATE A
RISK MANAGEMENT BUSINESS AT 66 BOWMAN AVENUE.
RESOLUTIONS:
2. CONSIDERING LOCAL LAW INTRO. # 2 - 1998, AS AMENDED,
REGARDING ENACTING BULK STANDARD ZONING CODE
AMENDMENTS TO THE RYE BROOK VILLAGE CODE.
3. CONSIDERING LOCAL LAW INTRO. # 3 - 1998 TO AMEND
THE VILLAGE CODE REGARDING BUILDING HEIGHT.
4. AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE WITH REGARD TO
INCREASING THE FEES FOR FINGERPRINTING.
5. DECLARATION OF LEAD AGENCY, AND POSITIVE SEQRA
DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE, AND SCHEDULING
A PUBLIC SCOPING SESSION ON THE ARROWWOOD /
PFIZER CONFERENCE CENTER SITE-PLAN APPLICATION.
6. AWARDING CONTRACT 9802 -- RYE HILLS PARK RE,HAB.
7. WESTCHESTER COUNTY WATERSHED ADVISORY
COMMITTEE 3 (WAC 3) RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RYE
BROOK AND THE BLIND BROOK WATERSHED.
8. APPOINTING LAWRENCE ENGLE TO AIRPORT COMMITTEE.
9. EXPANDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE AND
AND APPOINTING DAVID BROMBERG TO THE COMMITTEE.
10. APPOINTING SECRETARY TO VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR.
11. CHECK REGISTERS.
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DISCUSSION:
12. SANITATION COLLECTION SERVICES BIDS.
13. STARWOOD CORPORATION PROPOSAL FOR 900 KING ST.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
14. DAVID T. T. SMITH,RESIGNING FROM PLANNING BOARD.
NEXT MEETING DATES:
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING APRIL 14, 1998
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING APRIL 28, 1998
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VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE HALL 938 KING STREET
RYE BROOK, NEW YORK
MARCH 24, 1998 7:30 p.m.
CONVENE AS BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW
The Board convened as the Board of Assessment Review at 6 p.m. and briefly reviewed the
recommendations on their decisions on Grievances for 1998, then adjourned until later in the evening.
CONVENE MEETING
The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 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
At the request of Mr. DelBello and due to his scheduling constraints and other obligations, the Mayor
took item 13 out of order to allow Mr. DelBello to make his presentation on Starwood.
DISCUSSION:
13. STARWOOD CORPORATION PROPOSAL FOR 900 KING ST.
Mr. DelBello introduced himself as the attorney for the Starwood Hotels &Resorts Inc. He noted that
the company had recently experienced, major rapid growth due to some corporate acquisitions.
Starwood had expressed an interest in locating its corporate offices in the Atrium Building at 900 King
Street due to its suitability as one of two primary locations, the other being corporate office space in
Stamford, CT. Mr. DelBello stated that Starwood, Inc., was seeking economic incentives in the form of
a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes (PILOT) agreement through the Westchester County Industrial
Development Agency (WCIDA). He noted that the efforts had been coordinated swiftly through the
Offices of Chuck Gargano of the NYS Empire Development Corp.
Trustee Zuckerman asked.Mr. DelBello how short a time frame Starwood was dealing with, and how
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soon they would want to occupy the building. Mr. DelBello stated that after some planned improvements
Starwood would take occupancy of the building with 350 employees by the end of the year, and would
move in a maximum of 800 employees within three years. Trustee Zuckerman asked if traffic patterns
had been studied, especially in light of the planned Hutchinson River Parkway widening project and Mr.
DelBello responded that they would do so if the Board required it. Mr. DelBello continued that
Starwood was looking at a very narrow time frame, with the need for approval within the next 2-3 weeks,
based on a 30-day non-binding letter of agreement with CIGNA. Trustee Strum and Trustee Pellino
asked what the pressure was, and Mr. DelBello responded that it was due to the competition between the
two locations, and that Starwood had to justify it to their Board of Directors. The Board thanked Mr.
DelBello for his presentation and Trustee Tunis asked if a resolution of the Board was required. Village
Attorney Ken Powell responded that basically all that was required was a consensus of the Board to
authorize the Village Administrator to proceed with negotiations.
• CONVENE AS BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW FOR FINAL DETERMINATIONS
ON GRIEVANCES.
The Board reconvened as the Board of Assessment Review and asked Mr. Russo to read the resolution
regarding Grievances. On the motion of Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Strum, the following
resolution was hereby adopted as amended:
RESOLUTION
GRIEVANCE DAY DETERMINATIONS
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WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Board of Assessment Review met to hear all persons wishing to
be heard; and
WHEREAS, the Assessor has reviewed the complaints filed and has submitted his opinions on each of
the filings;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED; that the Board of Assessment Review has made the following final determinations on
grievances filed on or before February 17, 1998:
ADDRESS Sec/Block/Lot(s) Determinations
Upper King Street 1 / 3 / 1 Al.l No Change
Upper King Street 1 / 3 / IA2&1B2 No Change
1100 King Street (Phase I) 1 / 3 / 2 No Change
1100 King Street (Phase 11) 1 / 3 / 2.1 No Change
1100 King Street (Phase III) 1 / 3 / 2.2 No Change
Anderson Hill Rd./KSB Arrowwood 1 / 3 / 5A No Change
Golf Course I/KSB Arrowwood 1 / 3 / 5B No Change
Golf Course II/KSB Arrowwood 1 / 3 / 5C No Change
18 Holly Lane 1 / 5 / B19 No Change
27 Old Orchard Road 1 / 5 / 12CB/1.0 $14,600 AV
29 Old Orchard Road 1 / 5 / 12CB/11 $10,800 AV
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44 Winding Wood Road 1 / 5 / 12CJ/9 $13,500 AV
7 Bell Place 1 / 5A /28 $10,100 AV
11 Wilton Road 1 / 5A /47 $10,600 AV
14 Beacon Lane 1 / 5A / 68 $12,600 AV
6 Mohegan Lane 1 / 5C / 83 $13,800 AV
105 Lincoln Avenue 1 / 5E / 8 No Change
25 Talcott Road 1 / 5H / 57 No Change
I 1 Argyle Road 1 / 6A / 10-A No Change
14 Ridge Boulevard 1 / 6H / 84, 85 & 86 No Change
787 King Street 1 / 8 / 3A No Change
3 Jean Lane 1 / 12A /23 $10,400 AV
90 South Ridge Street 1 / 19 / 3B2 $260,000 AV per settlement
62 Westchester Avenue 1 / 20 / 1/17 $11,800 AV
81 Bowman Avenue 1 / 21 / 12A No Change
300 S. Ridge Street 1 / 22 /4-AD19 No Change
Bowman Ave. (Hudson Valley Bank) 1 / 23 / 5.4 No Change
115 S. Ridge St. (Sound Fed. Svgs.) 1 / 24 / 1A No Change
121 S. Ridge St. (Sound Fed. Svgs.) 1 / 24 / IB No Change
S. Ridge Street (Sound Fed. Svgs.) 1 / 24 / 22 No Change
36 Garibaldi Place 1 / 27 / 3 $12,200
Refund of Taxes for Clerical Billing Error: AV Red. Ref. Amount:
45 Valley Terrace 1 / 6F /81-B $3,000 $405.26
Trustee Strum Voting Aye
Trustee Tunis Voting Aye
Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye
Trustee Pellino Voting Aye
Mayor Cresenzi Voting Aye
The Board adjourned as the Board of Assessment Review after they made their decisions on grievances,
and proceeded with the normal items of business.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. ON THE TRAYNER GROUP APPLICATION TO OPERATE A RISK MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS AT 66 BOWMAN AVENUE.
The Mayor announced that the public hearing on the Trayner Group application to run a Risk
Management Business at 66 Bowman Avenue would have to be held off until April 14, 1998, due to a
procedural mixup in the public hearing notifications that were required to be mailed out by the applicant.
RESOLUTIONS:
2. CONSIDERING LOCAL LAW INTRO # 2 - 1998 AS AMENDED, REGARDING
ENACTING BULK STANDARD ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TO THE RYE
BROOK VILLAGE CODE.
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The Board noted that this local law was a long time coming. On the motion of Trustee Zuckerman,
seconded by Trustee Strum, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
ADOPTING BULK STANDARDS
LOCAL LAW NO. 2 - 1998
RESOLVED, that the accompanying negative declaration is made and adopted under the New
York State Environmental Quality Review Act; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Local Law No. 2 - 1998 in relation to bulk standards in
residential zoning districts is enacted into law.
Trustee Strum Voting Aye
Trustee Tunis Voting Aye
Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye
Trustee Pellino Voting Aye
Mayor Cresenzi Voting Aye
The following is the text of Local Law#2 - 1998 as it was adopted by the Board on March 24, 1998:.
LOCAL LAW No. 2 - 1998, as amended:
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.
BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook:
Section 1. Section 219-17 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook is amended to revise the
definitions of"LOT" and "STREET" in such Section, to read as follows:
LOT - The term shall have the same meaning as provided under Section 250-2 of the Rye
Brook Code.
STREET - This tern shall have the same meaning as provided under Section 250-2 of the Rye
Brook Code.
§ 2. Section 219-31 (E) of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook is amended to read as follows:
E. Permanent dead-end streets. Where a street does not extend to the boundary of a subdivision
and its future continuation is not required by the Board, it shall be separated from such boundary
by a distance not less than the minimum required horizontal circle dimension. The Board of
Trustees may require the reservation of an easement to the boundary to accommodate utilities,
drainage facilities and/or pedestrian traffic. A circular turnaround shall be provided at the end of a
permanent dead-end street. For greater convenience to traffic and more effective police and fire
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protection, permanent dead-end streets shall, in general, be limited in length, exclusive of the
— , turnaround, to eight (8) times the minimum required horizontal circle dimension for the zoning
district in which it is located.
§ 3. Section 250-2 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook is amended to revise the definitions
of"HORIZONTAL CIRCLE", "FRONTAGE", "LOT LINE, FRONT", and "STREET" in such Section,
to read as follows:
FRONTAGE - The extent of a continuous lot line along a street.
HORIZONTAL CIRCLE- A circle that can be placed entirely within the confines of a lot and
that maintains a diameter equal to the required minimum horizontal circle diameter for the zoning
district in which the lot is located. Within such circle there shall be at least one (1) potential
building site conforming to all requirements of applicable laws, ordinance, and regulations as
determined by the Board of Trustees.
LOT LINE, FRONT - In the case of a lot abutting only one (1) street, the lot line separating the
lot from the street and also any line at any angle of forty-five degrees (45') or less to the street
and located between the street and a principal building contained thereon if such line is directly in
front of said building. In the case of any other lot, the owner may elect any lot line abutting a
street as the front lot line, however, the front yard setback line and all other requirements of this
chapter applicable to front yards shall apply to yards along all streets. The election of a front lot
line shall be made by designating the front on the filing of an application for a building permit. A
designation of front yard shall be irrevocable after the granting of a building permit.
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STREET - Any existing State, County or Village highway or a road shown upon a subdivision
plat duly approved by the Village Board of Trustees or filed and recorded in the Office of the
County Clerk and suitably improved to the satisfaction of the Village Board of Trustees.
§ 4. Section 250-2 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook is amended to add the following
definitions to such Section, to read as follows:
LOT LINE, REAR- The lot line which is generally opposite the front lot line. If the rear lot line
is less than twenty(20) feet in length, or if the lot comes to a point at the rear, the rear lot line
shall be deemed to be a line parallel to the front lot line not less than twenty (20) feet in length
lying wholly within the lot and farthest from the front lot line.
LOT LINE, SIDE - Any lot line other than the front lot line and the rear lot line.
§ 5. Section 250-6 (A) (3) of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook is amended to read as
follows:
(3) Required street frontage and lot width.
(a) No building permit shall be issued for any structure unless the lot upon which the
structure is to be built fronts on a street as defined in § 250-2 of the Code of the
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Village of Rye Brook which street or highway shall have been suitably improved to
the satisfaction of the Village Board as provided by said law.
(b) No part of any lot which lies between the front lot line and the principal building
shall be narrower in width than the required street frontage for the zoning district
in which the lot is located.
(c) The Village Board of Trustees may reduce the required frontage for the zoning
district in which the lot is located to not less than two-thirds (2/3) where such lot
fronts on a turnaround or elsewhere when determined in the public interest.
§ 6. Section 250-19 (F) of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook is amended to read as follows:
F. Minimum size of lot:
(1) Area: Twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.
(2) Horizontal circle diameter: one hundred twenty-five (125) feet.
(3) Frontage: ninety (90) feet.
§ 7. Section 250-20 (E) of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook is amended to read as follows:
E. Minimum size of lot:
(1) Area: fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet.
(2) Horizontal circle diameter: one hundred (100) feet.
(3) Frontage: seventy-five(75) feet.
§ 8. Section 250-20.1 (E) of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook is amended to read as follows:
E. Minimum size of lot:
(1) Area: fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet.
(2) Horizontal circle diameter: one hundred (100) feet.
(3) Frontage: seventy-five (75) feet.
§ 9. Section 250-21 (E) of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook is amended to read as follows:
E. Minimum size of lot:
(1) Area: twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) square feet.
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(2) Horizontal circle diameter: one hundred (100) feet.
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(3) Frontage: sixty-five(65) feet.
§ 10. Section 250-22 (E) of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook is amended to read as follows:
E. Minimum size of lot:
(1) Area: ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
(2) Horizontal circle diameter: seventy five (75) feet.
(3) Frontage: sixty (60) feet.
§ 11. Section 250-23 (E) of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook is amended to read as follows:
E. Minimum size of lot:
(1) Area: seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet.
(2) Horizontal circle diameter: sixty (60) feet.
(3) Frontage: sixty (60) feet.
§ 12. Section 250-24 (E) of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook is amended to read as follows:
E. Minimum size of lot:
(1) Area: five thousand (5,000) square feet.
(2) Horizontal circle diameter: fifty (50) feet.
(3) Frontage: fifty (50) feet.
§ 13. Section 250-25 (E) of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook is amended to read as follows:
E. Minimum size of lot:
(1) Area: five thousand (5,000) square feet.
(2) Horizontal circle diameter: fifty (50) feet.
(3) Frontage: fifty(50) feet.
§14. This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the Office of the Secretary of State.
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3. CONSIDERING LOCAL LAW INTRO. #3 - 1998 TO AMEND THE VILLAGE CODE
i REGARDING BUILDING HEIGHT.
There was no discussion on this item. On the motion of Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Tunis, the
following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
ADOPTING BUILDING HEIGHT LOCAL LAW
LOCAL LAW NO. 3 - 1998
RESOLVED, that the accompanying negative declaration is made and adopted under the New
York State Environmental Quality Review Act; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Local Law No. 3 - 1998, as amended, revising the zoning
definition of building height in Section 250-2 of the Rye Brook Code is enacted into law.
Trustee Strum Voting Aye
Trustee Tunis Voting Aye
Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye
Trustee Pellino Voting Aye
Mayor Cresenzi Voting Aye
The following is the text of Local Law#3 - 1998 as it was adopted by the Board on March 24, 1998:
LOCAL LAW NO. 3 - 1998, as amended:
A LOCAL LAW amending Section 250-2 of the
Code of the Village of Rye Brook in relation to the
zoning definition of the height of a building.
BE IT ENACTED-by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook as follows:
Section 1. Section 250-2 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook is amended to revise the
definition of"Height of Building" to read as follows:
HEIGHT OF BUILDING- The vertical distance to the level of the highest point of the roof s
surface, if the roof is flat or mansard, or to the mean level between the eaves and the highest point
of the roof, if the roof is of any other type, measured from the average level of the finished grade
adjacent to the exterior was of the building. Where the finished ground surface is made by
filling, the level of such finished grade, for the purpose of this definition, shall not be deemed to be
more than three (3) feet above the established grade of the curb.
§ 2. This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the Office of the Secretary of State.
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4. AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE WITH REGARD TO INCREASING THE FEES
FOR FINGERPRINTING.
j Mr. Russo read the resolution, and Mr. Peter Silton of Bonwit Road asked to speak on the item. He
stated that the Board should not discriminate against immigrants to the United States. The Board
explained the fee increase was not for people seeking fingerprints for immigration purposes, it was just to
increase the fees for all outside residents. Chief Santoro also stated that many of the people seeking
fingerprints from the Village were from areas outside of the Village and took the officers away from their
other duties.
On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Tunis, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
INCREASING FINGERPRINTING FEES FOR NON-RESIDENTS
RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees hereby adds a new classification
for fingerprinting fees as follows:
POLICE MISCELLANEOUS
Fingerprinting, per card (non-resident) $20
Trustee Strum Voting Aye
Trustee Tunis Voting Aye
Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye
Trustee Pellino Voting Aye
Mayor Cresenzi Voting Aye
5. DECLARATION OF LEAD AGENCY AND POSITIVE SEORA DETERMINATION OF
SIGNIFICANCE. AND SCHEDULING A PUBLIC SCOPING SESSION ON THE
ARROWWOOD /PFIZER CONFERENCE CENTER SITE-PLAN APPLICATION.
Mr. Russo read the resolution and noted that space had been left for the Board to schedule a time and
place for a formal Seeping Session for the Scope of the DEIS under the NY SEQRA. The Village's
Planning Consultant Christian K. Miller spelled out the Scoping process. Mr. Strum asked if there were
any deadlines for the Board to schedule a Scoping Session. Mr. Zuckerman suggested the first Board
Meeting in May so that the Scoping Session would not conflict with the budget sessions, but the Board
declined on the advice of Mr. Miller not to wait until May. The Board ultimately amended the resolution
to allow for a Scoping Session to be scheduled on a date to be determined.
On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Strum, the following resolution was adopted as
amended:
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RESOLUTION
DECLARATION OF LEAD AGENCY ON THE
SITE PLAN APPLICATION BY THE
DORAL CONFERENCE CENTER ASSOCIATES FOR THE
DORAL ARROWWOOD/PFIZER CONFERENCE CENTER
(SEC. 1, BL. 3, LOTS 5A, 5.B & 8)
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees is reviewing an application for Site
Plan approval submitted by Doral Conference Center Associates for the expansion of the Doral /
Arrowwood Conference Center located on Anderson Hill Road in Rye Brook, New York, Section 1,
Block 3, Lots 5A, 5B and 8; and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is considered a Type I Action that must undergo a coordinated
review pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 of the New York
State Environmental Quality Review Act(SEQRA) of the Environmental Conservation Law; and
WHEREAS, on February 18, 1998, the Village Clerk circulated to all involved and interested
agencies a notice stating the intent of the Village Board of Trustees to act as Lead Agency with respect
to this matter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 of
the Environmental Conservation Law (State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA)), the Rye
Brook Board of Trustees hereby declares itself Lead Agency for the proposed action, no objections
having been received within thirty (30) days of the circulation of the Boards' notice of intent to be Lead
Agency; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees hereby adopts the
accompanying positive declaration under SEQRA, which the Village Administrator/Clerk 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
submit to the Village Administrator/Clerk a Draft Scope of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement
(DEIS) for circulation to all involved and interested agencies with a notice that a public Scoping session
will be held at a time and place to be determined by the Village Administrator.
Trustee Strum Voting Aye
Trustee Tunis Voting Aye
Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye
Trustee Pellino Voting Aye
Mayor Cresenzi Voting Aye
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6. AWARDING CONTRACT 9802 --RYE HILLS PARK REHABILITATION.
j Mr. Russo read the resolution, and Trustee Pellino commented that the $277,000 cost of the contract
included a $50,000 grant from New York State, which meant that the Village was actually spending only
$227,000 on the project. He noted that the project had taken a long time to come to fruition, and was
happy to see it finally proceeding. Ken Heller of Lincoln Avenue asked how long the project would take,
and Victor Carosi, the Village Engineer, after some explanation, stated that it would be done in 1998.
On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the following resolution was
adopted:
RESOLUTION
AWARDING CONTRACT#9802
RYE HILLS PARK REHABILITATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook previously bid out the"Rye Hills Park Rehabilitation
Project' but rejected all bids due to the fact that they greatly exceeded the project budget; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has solicited bid proposals for Contract#9802 entitled,
"Rye Hills Park Rehabilitation Project;" and
WHEREAS, a public notice was duly advertised in the official newspaper of the Village of Rye
Brook; and
WHEREAS, at 11:00 a.m. E.S.T., Monday, March 2, 1998 the Village of Rye Brook publicly
opened and read eleven (11) proposals; and
WHEREAS, on reviewing the bids, the Village Engineer has determined that the lowest
responsible bidder meeting requirements for the work to be performed is Etre Associates, Ltd., for the
total approximate bid price-of$277,943 for performing the work under this contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that Contract #9802 entitled, "Rye Hills Park Rehabilitation Project' is hereby
awarded to Etre Associates Ltd. for the total approximate bid price of$277,943 for performing the work
under this contract; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the contract and all
documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this Resolution.
Trustee Strum Voting Aye
Trustee Tunis Voting Aye
Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye
Trustee Pellino Voting Aye
-- Mayor Cresenzi Voting Aye
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7. WESTCHESTER COUNTY WATERSHED ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3 (WAC 3)
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RYE BROOK AND THE BLIND BROOK WATERSHED.
Mr. Russo read the resolution, and Trustee Strum reminded the Board that the report had included
specific recommendations for local code changes including amendments to the Village Code on Erosion
and Sediment Control, enactment of a Stormwater Management Ordinance, amendment of the Village
Site Plan and Subdivision Ordinances, amendment of the Village's Wetlands Law, and amendment of the
Village's Zoning Law and Lot Area Coverage Ordinances. He asked if the Planning Board had made any
recommendation on these specifics after the Trustees had referred it to them for a report and
recommendation. Mr. Miller noted that the Planning Board had performed only a general review, and
Mr. Russo continued that the Watershed Advisory Committee had just made general recommendations
now and that formal recommendations for local law changes would be provided later. Trustee
Zuckerman commented that the resolution just states the Village's agreement to work with our
neighboring communities to reduce non-point source pollution draining to Long Island Sound.
On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the following resolution was
adopted:
RESOLUTION
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
SUPPORTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF
WATERSHED ADVISORY COMMITTEE 3
WHEREAS, the Long Island Sound Study, a cooperative effort of the State of Connecticut, the
State of New York, and the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) researched, monitored and
assessed the water quality of Long Island Sound, which is designated an Estuary of National Significance
under the National Estuary Program, and has produced a Comprehensive Conservation and Management
Plan (CCMP) for the Sound; and
WHEREAS, the CCMP recognizes that nonpoint source pollutants significantly degrade the
quality of the Sound and threaten the economic and biologic values of the Sound; and
WHEREAS, the Westchester County Executive established a Citizen's Committee on Nonpoint
Source Pollution in Long Island Sound (Committee) in 1992 to respond to the concerns raised by the
Long Island Sound Study; and
WHEREAS, the Committee produced a report and recommendations which were adopted by the
County Executive in 1993 to control nonpoint source pollution in Westchester County's Long Island
Sound watershed; and
WHEREAS, a Steering Committee was established to implement the Citizen's Committee
recommendations and has worked for three years to implement an intermunicipal planning program to
protect and enhance the natural resources and water quality of the Long Island Sound watershed, forming
Watershed Advisory Committees (WACs) to further its goal of intermunicipal watershed planning; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees, on the recommendation of the Rye
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Brook Planning Board and with the support of the Rye Brook Advisory Council on Environmental
— Conservation, recognizes that the economic and biologic importance of Long Island Sound and its
tributaries are directly linked to water quality; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook's representatives on WAC 3 have been involved in the
development of the plan and its recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees endorses the principles of the
WAC 3 plan titled "Controlling Nonpoint Source Pollution in Long Island Sound: A Management Plan
for the Watersheds of Beaver Swamp Brook, Beaver Swamp Brook West, Blind Brook, Mamaroneck
Harbor, Milton Harbor and Port Chester Harbor (January 1998);" and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees recommends that the
Village of Rye Brook work with other municipalities and the Committee on Nonpoint Source Pollution in
Long Island Sound to implement the WAC 3 plan where practicable to further the protection of water
quality in the Long Island Sound watershed.
Trustee Strum Voting Aye
Trustee Tunis Voting Aye
Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye
Trustee Pellino Voting Aye
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Mayor Cresenzi Voting Aye
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S. APPOINTING LAWRENCE ENGLE TO THE AIRPORT COMMITTEE.
Trustee Tunis noted that Mr. Engle was very interested in working hard to rally community efforts and
minimize the Airport's impacts on Rye Brook, and she urged interested residents to contact him to help.
On the motion of Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
APPOINTING LAWRENCE ENGLE TO THE AIRPORT COMMITTEE
RESOLVED, that Lawrence Engle of 12 Churchill Road is hereby appointed Chairman of the Ad
Hoc Rye Brook Airport Committee.
Trustee Strum Voting Aye
Trustee Tunis Voting Aye
Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye
Trustee Pellino Voting Aye
Mayor Cresenzi Voting Aye
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9. EXPANDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE AND APPOINTING DAVID
— BROMBERG TO THE COMMITTEE.
Trustee Zuckerman commented that Mr. Bromberg had served on the Blind Brook School System's
technology committee, and stated that his expertise who would be a great help for the preparation of a
first class Village of Rye Brook internet site. On the motion of Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee
Tunis, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
EXPANDING THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
APPOINTING DAVID BROMBERG TO THE COMMITTEE
RESOLVED, that the Rye Brook Telecommunications Committee be expanded from five
members to seven (7) members to reflect the need for additional expertise in the area of internet
technology; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that David Bromberg of 4 Hillandale Road is hereby appointed for a
full three (3) year term to begin immediately and expire on the first Monday in April, 2001.
Trustee Strum Voting Aye
Trustee Tunis Voting Aye
Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye
Trustee Pellino Voting Aye
{ Mayor Cresenzi Voting Aye
10. APPOINTING SECRETARY TO VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR.
There was no discussion of the item. On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman,
the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
APPOINTING SECRETARY TO THE VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
RESOLVED, that Janet Skrobola of 320 South Broadway, Tarrytown, New York, is hereby
appointed to the position of Secretary to the Village Administrator with the Village of Rye Brook, subject
to the Civil Service procedures of the State of New York; and be it
RESOLVED, that the annual salary for this position will be $37,000 with an effective start date
of March 30, 1998, and a probationary period of six (6) months.
Trustee Strum Voting Aye
Trustee Tunis Voting Aye
Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye
Trustee Pellino Voting Aye
Mayor Cresenzi Voting Aye
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ADDENDUM: APPOINTMENT OF RUSSELL J. TENENZAPF AS AUX. POLICE
OFFICER.
On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the following resolution was
adopted:
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF RUSSELL J. TENENZAPF
AS AUXILIARY POLICE OFFICER
RESOLVED, that Russell J. Tenenzapf of 279 North Ridge Street, Rye Brook, New York, is
hereby appointed to the Village of Rye Brook Auxiliary Police Force effective immediately.
Trustee Strum Voting Aye
Trustee Tunis Voting Aye
Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye
Trustee Pellino Voting Aye
Mayor Cresenzi Voting Aye
ADDENDUM: APPOINTMENT OF APPOINTMENT OF GEORGE J. VARBERO TO
THE RYE BROOK FACILITIES COMMITTEE.
jOn the motion of Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Tunis, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION
APPOINTMENT OF GEORGE J. VARBERO
TO THE RYE BROOK FACILITIES COMMITTEE
RESOLVED, that George J. Varbero of 211 Neuron Avenue, Rye Brook, New York, is hereby
appointed to the Village of:Rye Brook Facilities Committee to replace Robert Sabia, who resigned from
the committee.
Trustee Strum Voting Aye
Trustee Tunis Voting Aye
Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye
Trustee Pellino Voting Aye
Mayor Cresenzi Voting Aye
11. CHECK REGISTERS.
On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Strum, the following resolution was adopted:
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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 18218 - 18320
Medicare 18322 - 18348
Pre Paid 18130, 18131 & 18072
Payroll 25372 - 25466
Capital 2791 - 2793
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:
12. SANITATION COLLECTION SERVICES BIDS.
Mr. Russo explained that the Village had gone through the normal contract bid process and asked Mr.
Carosi to explain the bids received. Mr. Carosi explained that the Village had received three (3) bids
which were submitted by Suburban Carting, CT Carting Corp., and A-1 Compaction, lnc. Mr. Carosi
stated that there were substantial errors in one of the bids -- specifically Suburban Carting -- in which the
bidding company had written down monthly figures instead of annual figures. For this reason the Village
was recommending that all bids be rejected. Mr. Russo explained the reason the Village had
recommended rejecting all bids as the lowest bid was substantially less than the second lowest bid, and in
fact over a five (5) year period the second lowest bid was $400,000 more than the lowest bid when the
monthly figures were calculated out to annual figures. Mr. Carosi clarified that Suburban's bid was
$96,000 less than CT Carting's bid in the first year, and the savings increased each year.
Trustee Strum asked whether the technical procedure was to reject all bids. Mr. Carosi explained that
they had consulted the Village Attorney who confirmed that the best route would be to reject all bids and
start over, while sending copies of the bids out to more companies in order to have fair playing field.
Mayor Cresenzi asked if it was the consensus of the Board to reject all bids and the Board stated its
approval. At this time Mr. Russo read a Resolution the Village Attorney had prepared for this purpose.
On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Strum, the following resolution was adopted:
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RESOLUTION
REJECTING ALL BIDS
CONTRACT#9801 -- SANITATION
WHEREAS, on March 11, 1998, the Village of Rye Brook received sealed bids from Suburban
Carling Corp., CT Carling Corp. and A-L Compaction for the Village's Sanitation Contract #9801 and
publicly opened and read aloud promptly at 11 a.m, each bid received; and
WHEREAS, each bid was reviewed by the Village Administrator and the Village Engineer for
completeness and agreement with the terms and conditions set forth in the bidding package; and
WHEREAS, after such review, it was determined that one bid was submitted with a substantial
error leaving only two qualified bids for consideration; and
WHEREAS, the lowest qualified bid was greater than anticipated and if approved would present
a significant fiscal burden to impact upon the residents of Rye Brook for Sanitation Services; and
WHEREAS, it is therefore recommended that all bids for Contract 9801 entitled, "Garbage,
Trash and Organic Yard Waste Collection" be rejected and that the contract be re-bid.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that all bids received for Contract#9801 are rejected; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract shall be re-bid as provided by law.
Trustee Strum Voting Aye
Trustee Tunis Voting Aye
Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye
Trustee Pellino Voting Aye
Mayor Cresenzi Voting Aye
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
14. DAVID T. T. SMITH, RESIGNING FROM PLANNING BOARD.
The Board briefly noted the resignation by Mr. Smith.
At this time the Mayor opened the floor to comment.
The first speaker was Kip Konigsberg, Attorney for the Red Roof Farm developers. He noted that the
Board would be changing as a result of the March 17, 1998 election, and asked the Board to make a
determination under SEQRA on the Red Roof Farm proposal tonight. Trustee Strum asked Mr.
Konigsberg whether he was asking for an actual determination tonight; Mr. Konigsberg stated that was
his intent. Mr. Strum continued that since a SEQRA determination was not on the agenda for the Board
Meeting he would not support it because the public had not been afforded the opportunity to have input
on it. Trustee Zuckerman suggested that a determination for Red Roof Farm be reviewed by the new
Board on April 14"', as it would not be right to do it now.
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Ken Heller of Lincoln Avenue spoke next and submitted a videotape he had taken in recent weeks which
showed Red Roof Farm and the Blind Brook after a recent rain storm. He stated that he felt the Red
Roof Farm needed a bigger portion maintained as a wetland in order to prevent downstream flooding.
Proceeding on, Trustee Zuckerman asked Chief Santoro to explain his recent memo on the'Partyhouse
Potential" program, commenting that the name should be changed to "Potential Partyhouse" program.
Chief Santoro explained that he had discussed the program with Greg Austin in the Police Department
and that the Police Department already had a program to observe homes when people go away on
vacation. This "Potential Partyhouse" program would have homeowners notify the Police Department
when they were going away and leaving their children home, and would grant permission to the Police to
gain entry into the home by knocking on the door and observing rooms and common areas (not closets
and such) to see whether a party was taking place. He noted that the suggestion had come about as a
result of recent bouts of underage drinking and that parents could cancel their involvement at any time.
Next, Trustee Zuckerman asked Mr. Russo about the Hutch widening project and asked why residents of
the Arbors had not been offered comment on the proposed plans and noise barriers. Mr. Russo noted
that it had been an oversight of the State Department of Transportation, and noted that the estimated time
for construction was Spring to Summer of 1999. Trustee Strum asked why signs were up now
announcing the start of construction and Mr. Russo explained that the State was taking borings and core
samples of the construction areas. Mr. Russo commented that the Arbors would be allowed the
opportunity to speak and the Trustees thanked him for the update.
Trustee Zuckerman asked the Chief to comment on whether a Wine Tasting he had heard about would be
taking place at Crawford Park. The Chief explained that the Wine Tasting would be held for the United
Way and would also feature chocolate tasting and cigar sampling. Mr. Zuckerman stated his support for
the philanthropy but commented on his long-standing opposition to using public funds at events where
alcohol is served.
Goldie Solomon approached to speak and stated she supported Mr. Zuckerman's stance. Mrs. Solomon
gave her best wishes to Mayor Cresenzi and Trustee Tunis on the ends of their terms as elected officials,
and stated she hoped that they would remain on the scene as watchdogs on the Village operations. Mrs.
Solomon continued that she represented AARP Division 2871 and complained that the Seniors had not
been notified about a recent public hearing on the Water Rate Case affecting Rye Brook residents. Mr.
Russo responded that the Village's expert witness had testified at the proceedings of the Connecticut
Commission and the NY State Public Service Commission, and noted that the Water Rate increases had
been reduced from 15.6% to 4 or 5%.
Mayor Cresenzi announced the next meeting dates, and then made his presentation of thanks to the
Village and its residents for allowing him the privilege of serving for three years as a Trustee and ten
years as Mayor. He noted that the Village had covered a lot of ground and had changed quite a bit in the
16 years since it had been formed. He praised the Board members for always taking up challenges and
putting the Village first and foremost in their deliberations. The again thanked the public for the
opportunity to serve and thanked his family for their support and patience for all of his late night meetings
and time away from home. All present at the meeting gave Mayor Cresenzi a standing ovation.
Trustee Tunis next stated her closing remarks. She noted that she had served for two terms and stated
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that the Board members were terrific and she enjoyed working with them. Mrs. Tunis stated that the
-� Village had a very devoted Village staff, and she gave her thanks to the Police. Mrs. Tunis especially
thanked the Rye Brook firemen for their support and dedication in the face of harassment and personal
attacks. She finished her remarks and all present applauded her for her service to the Village.
Mrs. Amy Schoen of Country Ridge Drive got up and thanked both the Mayor and Mrs. Tunis for their
service and dedication to the Village and wished them well.
Trustees Pellino, Strum and Zuckerman made their personal remarks of praise and thanks to Mr. Cresenzi
and Mrs. Tunis for their efforts and dedication as Trustees and their comraderie and friendship.
Mayor Cresenzi wished the best of luck to Mayor Elect Frank Filipowski and Trustee-Elect Don Degling,
stating that he had met with Mr. Filipowski and again offered his assistance and years of experience and
expertise should the need ever arise.
Lastly the Mayor announced the upcoming public work sessions on the Budget scheduled for March 31,
April 7 and April 9. There was no further business and the Board unanimously agreed to adjourn at 9:05
p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Christopher J. Russo
Village Administrator/Clerk
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