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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-08-19 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes AGENDA VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES -- REGULAR MEETING AT VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1997 -- 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ACTM PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. RECONVENING THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FRANCHISE RENEWAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK & TCI CABLE OF WESTCHESTER. 2. RECONVENING THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE HIGH POINT VILLAGE PUD CONCEPT PLAN FOR THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OF THE HIGH POINT PROPERTY. 3. RECONVENING A PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO. #7 - 1997 REVISING RYE BROOK ZONING CODE SECTION 250-7 (E) OF THE "PUD" ZONE TEXT TO PERMIT SENIOR LIVING FACILITIES AS A PERMITTED USE AND REVISING "PUD" BUFFER AREA AND PARKING REQUIREMENTS. 4. RECONVENING A PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO. #8 - 1997 TO AMEND THE VILLAGE'S ZONING= MAP TO REZONE THE HIGH POINT PROPERTY FROM OBI CAMPUS /OFFICE BUILDING TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HIGH POINT VILLAGE "PUD" CONCEPT PLAN. RESOLUTIONS: 5. APPROVING THE CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN RYE BROOK AND TCI CABLE OF WESTCHESTER. 6. CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION OF RED ROOF FARM L.L.C. FOR THE PROPERTY AT 200 NORTH RIDGE ST. (S. 1,BL. 5, LOT 14) 7. APPROVING A TAX REFUND TO CORRECT 1997 VILLAGE TAXES TO ELEANOR TUAL, RYE BROOK RESIDENT. 8. APPROVING A FIRE DISPATCH AND RECORDS IMA BETWEEN RYE BROOK AND WESTCHESTER COUNTY. 9. APPOINTING A SENIOR TYPIST IN THE POLICE DEPT. 10. AWARDING CONTRACT#9706-BREATHING AIR COMPRESSOR 11. CHECK REGISTERS August 19, 1997 PAGE TWO MINUTES: 12. JANUARY 7, 1997 AGENDA MEETING. 13. JANUARY 13, 1997 SPECIAL MEETING. 14. JANUARY 28, 1997 REGULAR MEETING. 15. FEBRUARY 11, 1997 AGENDA MEETING. 16. FEBRUARY 25, 1997 REGULAR MEETING. 17. MARCH 11, 1997 AGENDA MEETING. 18. MARCH 25, 1997 REGULAR MEETING. 19. APRIL 8, 1997 AGENDA MEETING. 20. APRIL 24, 1997 REGULAR MEETING. 21. MAY 13, 1997 AGENDA MEETING. 22. MAY 27, 1997 REGULAR MEETING. 23. JUNE 10, 1997 AGENDA MEETING. 24. JUNE 23, 1997 REGULAR MEETING. 25. JULY 8, 1997 AGENDA MEETING. 26. JULY 22, 1997 REGULAR MEETING. 27. AUGUST 4, 1997 SPECIAL MEETING. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: 28. WALTER NILES; RESIGNING FROM THE ARCH. REV. BD. 29. JOSEPH DESANTIS; ANNOUNCING THE COLUMBUS DAY FESTIVITIES AND REQUESTING VILLAGE PERMISSION TO USE RYE BROOK STREETS FOR A PORTION OF THE PARADE. 30. ANTHONY SUTTON; AMBULANCE CORPS ADMINISTRATOR: REQUESTING THE VILLAGE BOARD TO REVISE THE TERM OF APPOINTMENT FOR JOHN REAVIS'S APPOINTMENT TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD. 31. FACILITIES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: FIREHOUSE LOCATION. DISCUSSION: 32. HIGH POINT F.E.I.S. 33. PROPOSED SIGN LAW AMENDMENTS. NEXT MEETING DATES: AGENDA MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1997 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 14 006494 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OFFICES 938 KING STREET RYE BROOK, NEW YORK AUGUST 19, 1997 7:30 p.m. 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 Assistant to the Administrator Richard C. Slingerland Chief of Police Robert J. Santoro Fire Chief William Dee McCluskey Village Planner, F. P. Clark& Associates, Christian K. Miller PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. RECONVENING THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FRANCHISE RENEWAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK & TCI CABLE OF WESTCHESTER. Mayor Cresenzi reconvened the public hearing. Administrator Russo stated that the hearing was held open because at the last hearing, a proposed change to the agreement was made with regard to a transfer of ownership. Mr. Joshua Koenig, TCFs attorney, stated that the only clarification that should be made now is regarding language that addresses future powers of the Village to approve any transfers of ownership. Mr. Koenig stated TCI had no objection to that. In Section 5.5 of this contract, there is a provision that deals with future consents which now makes it more clear that the Village's consent would be required. Another related provision is a 120-day period for review. The language was added to make it clear. Both provisions were made prior to the last hearing. In the last day or so there was a question about the 1 August 19, 1997 006495 application of that language to recent events. There is a proposal for Cablevision System Corporation to take a controlling interest in this particular franchise. They intend to become the controlling cable operator of the UA system here that is now TCI, at the same time TCI is reporting to take the minority interest in the equity of Cablevision. It was made clear that the consent of the Village would be required. Any change of control of the franchisee, will require the consent of the Village. Mayor Cresenzi asked if there was anyone else wishing to comment. Hearing no response, he asked for a motion to close the public hearing and the hearing was closed. On the motion of Trustee Stream, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the Board members unanimously agreed to adjourn the hearing. Next Mayor Cresenzi; reconvened the High Point hearings. 2. RECONVENING THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE HIGH POINT VILLAGE PUD CONCEPT PLAN FOR THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OF THE HIGH POINT PROPERTY: 3. RECONVENING A PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO_#7-1997 REVISING RYE BROOK ZONING CODE SUCTION 25®-7JE�OF TILE L6lLUD" ZONE NEXT 'I O PERMIT SENIOR LIVING FACILITIES AS A PERMITTED USE AND REVISING "PUD" BUFFER AREA AND PARKING REQUIREMENTS_ 4. _RECONVENING A PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW INTRO. #8 - 1997 TO AMEND THE VILLAGE'S ZONING MAP TO REZONE THE HIGH POINT PROPERTY FROM OB1 CAMPUS/OFFICE BUILDING TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HIGH POINT VH,LAGE"PUD" CONCEPT PLAN: Anthony Veneziano, Esq. spoke about reconvening and coordinating with the Village Board several hearings that were conducted on May 13, 1997. These hearings dealt with a zoning petition to amend the zone for the High Point Hospital property from an OB 1 Zone to a PUD Zone and also to amend certain portions of the zoning code. Mr. Veneziano submitted an affidavit of posting and publication dated August 15th as well as an affidavit of mailing regarding the required notices. Mr. Veneziano stated that since the public hearing he has been before the board several times presenting modifications, as follows: 1) Relocating the main access road in a northerly direction which had several benefits, one was to create a better angle to access the Village Green, reducing the cut and fill by several hundred thousand cubic yards, ended up reducing the Village Green cut from about 10 feet down to 3 feet. 2.) Redesigned the internal roadway throughout the site and reduced the number of cul-de-sacs. He proposed a reduced road width in certain areas (down to 24 feet) from the code provisions of 28 feet. 2 August 19, 1997 00649(b (b 3) Modified or eliminated 60,000 square foot office building that was located below the airport runway protection zone which he stated would substantially mitigate site coverage, storm run off and also traffic at Lincoln and King Street. 4) On the Care Matrix Building which is located in the southeastern quadrant of the site, modified the layout and pulled parking from underneath. 5) Increased recreation space(based on the applicant's calculation)from 14 acres to approximately 30 acres. Located in this area, there is 20 acres of recreation land planned for Village use. 6) Relocated some of the storm water detention outside of the wetlands and within the wetland buffer. The applicant feels that these basic changes to the plan effectively mitigated potential environmental impacts. The applicant stated that an insert addressed direct comments from this board regarding the cul- de-sacs that were placed internal to the site which shows a method to eliminate the cul-de-sacs which is indicated in the FEIS for the Board's review. A series of proposed zoning code text amendments presented to the Board by the applicant were summarized in a letter to the Board of Trustees, dated July 18. The letter stated the following: 1) Added some provisions to the local law to indicate that nursing homes were specifically excluded as a principal committed use, as requested by this board and the Planning Board. 2) In the original petition we requested that the front yard buffer along King Street which was 150 feet, be reduced to 75 feet. Subsequently modified so that there would be a 150-foot buffer along King Street so that the character of King Street would be maintained. 3) Added language that the Village Board at its sole discretion had the authority to reduce any other required buffers in specific areas mainly adjacent to office parks, provided there was adequate landscaping and appropriate measures to mitigate visual impacts. 4) Parking could be permitted within the last 50 feet of the front yard buffer, this was to address the Care Matrix site plan modifications. 5) Height increase in the PUD zone to 45 feet for some of the buildings, namely the Care Matrix building, we were able to redesign that building so that the height request is only up to 35 feet which is consistent with the PUD Zone. Mr. Veneziano stated that on August 6th they appeared before the Planning Board and gave an extensive presentation regarding the site plan. He also stated that in a memorandum from Frederick P. Clark Associates dated August 15, 1997, the Planning Board unanimously recommended that the Village Board of Trustees adopt the PUD concept plan. Mayor Cresenzi mentioned that Mr. Veneziano raised an issue regarding the Senior Living Facilities and nursing home issues and asked if we need different language to amend and define nursing home as those which are licensed by N.Y. State. 3 006497 August 19, 1997 Ken Powell stated that it was implied in the language itself, and it was better to leave it more general, because it is not a permitted use, but an exclusion, so the more general the exclusion the greater impact the exclusion would have. Trustee Zuckerman asked, "How are we defining Senior Living Facilities as opposed to nursing homes?" Mr. Veneziano read from the local law defining Senior Living Facilities, Mr. Veneziano read a memorandum prepared by Care Matrix, defining the difference between a Nursing Home and a Senior Living Facility, Trustee Zuckerman asked if any Senior Living Facilities are licensed in any way by the State? Mr. Veneziano stated that some are. Mayor Cresenzi asked if anyone else on the Board had any comments. Trustee Strum stated that on the PUD concept plan for High Point Village, he was concerned about the width of the roads, particularly the lower road way, which is a long piece of road without any roads connecting to it. Mr. Strum said that he felt this road should adhere to the 28-foot standard, rather than 24 as proposed. Patrick Cleary, Planning Consultant to the Village of Port Chester, stated that the Port Chester Mayor and the Board of Trustees had asked him to speak about the Village's concern about the project and raised the following three issues of concern. I) The Village is concerned about the magnitude of the project and the potential of impacts 2) Asked permission to meet with Mr. Miller and Mr. Veneziano and his project team to better familiarize them with the scope and specifies of the project. 3) If the public hearing is closed tonight, would they consider whatever specific comments the Village of Port Chester might have once they have had an opportunity fully understand the project. Mayor Cresenzi asked for any other comments. Carolyn Cunningham spoke on behalf of the Board of Federated Conservationists of Westchester County (FCWC). FCWC commented on the environmental concerns of the Rye Brook Environmental Council, regarding noise and vibration impacts from Westchester County Airport on the proposed High Point residents. She then shared information on a study by the Natural Resources Defense Council. Mayor Cresenzi shared concerns about airport expansion, regarding safety and noise. He stated that there had been a noise curfew, but there is nothing that the Village can do about it. Ms. Cunningham said that Congresswomen Nita Lowey has introduced an act to Congress that would reestablish the office of noise abatement and control in EPA. Ms. Cunningham suggested that Rye Brook and concerned parties support such a bill. Mayor Cresenzi stated that the potential noise from aircrafts should be indicated either in the deeds, the 4 006498 August 19, 1997 prospectus or on the plan so that people are notified that there is an airport close by. Mayor Cresenzi asked that Ken Powell and Tony Veneziano work together to make a better differentiation in local laws between Nursing Homes and Senior Living Facilities. Mr. Veneziano stated that they did additional noise testing and said that the site is within the 65 LDN which is the national standard. Mayor Cresenzi asked for any other comments from the floor Mr. Roger Herman, 25 Lincoln Avenue, asked about housing reserved for seniors, how it would be done, if there would be covenants executed or could anybody buy the homes. Mr. Veneziano said that there will be no covenants, but that they would be designed to attract a certain type of market, which they think would lead to senior usage. Mayor Cresenzi stated that Eugene Strum raised two issues, one on the encroachment of parking into a buffer and the other one on the calculation of a rear yard in a buffer. Mr. Veneziano stated that the lot areas referred to are located on lot #'s 10 & 1,2,3& 4 lots on the southern boundary. They feel that a conservation easement over that area, would effectively support the intent of the buffer, which is to have no visual impacts within the area and to keep a residential feel. Christian Miller stated that the PUD zoning requirements require a buffer and whether or not the buffer should include people's yards. Regardless as to where they are in Mr. Veneziano's plan and how many lots there are in your plan and how small they are in your plan, he asked should a buffer include someone's yard as a matter of policy for the Village of Rye Brook? Mr. Veneziano stated that he told the Planning Council he believes that it could be yard area. There were further discussions about whether people's yards should be included in the buffer. Mr. Veneziano spoke regarding the parking issue and about the Board requesting a visual sight line from King Street cutting through the southeastern quadrant of the site. Mr. Veneziano said that for right now, he understood that the Village preferred a 28-foot road width. Trustee Strum clarified for the record, what Mr. Veneziano meant - the Board's approval of the concept plan was not a commitment to a 24-foot road width. Jennifer Fissekis was concerned about the road design and she wanted to know if there was a clause, or restrictive covenant written into the title of the homes, that restricts these homes to Senior Citizens without children? She added that school buses would have to be able to get through the development if children were to live there. Trustee Zuckerman mentioned the Board assumed there would be school kids. Safe school busing is very important. 5 00649U August 19, 1997 Trustee Pellino said that the Board made sure that a ladder truck could maneuver in the cul-de-sacs, therefore, a bus could too. Dolph Rotfeld, P.E., Engineer for the Applicant, stated that the cul-de-sac diameter at 95 feet is probably the largest in Rye Brook. Mayor Cresenzi stated that they needed to address the school bus issue further. Eleanor Herman , 2.5 .Lincoln Avenue, asked that if the buffer zone was also the wetlands area? She was concerned that it was along the wetlands and if people had their yards against the wetlands it would cause an environmental disturbance. Frank Filipowski, was concerned about dangerous curves in the community, and that the road curves in High Point seemed severe. He was also concerned about the amount of time it would take for a fire truck to get into the deepest part of the community. Mayor Cresenzi asked that question, and Chief McCluskey stated that it would take no more than 2-3 minutes. Chief McCluskey also stated that all of the houses would be sprinklered. Mr. Filipowski, asked what the response time is from the present location. Chief McCluskey stated it would take from H-10 minutes. Mayor Cresenzi asked if there were anyone else wishing to comment. Hearing no response, he asked for a motion to close the three hearings. On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Tunis, the Board members unanimously agreed to close the three public hearings. DISCUSSION HIGH POINT F.E.I.S. Mayor Cresenzi asked that Mr. Veneziano continue the discussion on the Environmental Impact Statement Mr. Veneziano said they had submitted the revised FEIS on August 15. Mr. Veneziano read a letter from Christian Miller which recommended that the Board accept the revised FEIS as complete for the purposes of circulation to interested and involved agencies. He stated that they had prepared the Notice of Completion of the FEIS for the Board of Trustees and said that comments would be accepted until September 5, 1997. Trustee Pellino said that the applicant had received a letter from the water company regarding a concern about their ability to provide water pressure to the site and not adversely impact the surrounding properties. He stated that he wanted that to be made part of the final EIS so that it is in writing and on 6 August 19, 1997 006500 record. Trustee Zuckerman stated that he hadn't noticed any mention of the project's effects on Village services and wanted to know if they would need new police officers or patrols, more fire and highway employees or vehicles. Mr. Miller and Mr. Veneziano said that it would be addressed in the Final EIS. Mayor Cresenzi asked if there was anyone else wishing to comment and asked for a motion and a second on the resolution. On the motion of Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Tunis, the Board voted to accept the FEIS as complete and ready for circulation. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AVE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING NO TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 5. APPROVING THE CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN RYE BROOK AND TCI CABLE OF WESTCHESTER. On the motion of Trustee Tunis, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION APPROVING A CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK AND TCI CABLE OF WESTCHESTER. RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook is hereby authorized to enter into a Cable Television Franchise Agreement with UA-Columbia Cablevision of Westchester,Inc.,d/b/a TCI Cable of Westchester, Inc. for the period of July 1, 1997 to June 30, 2007; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to execute and deliver 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 CRE SENZI VOTING AYE 6. CALLING FOR_A_PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION OF RED ROOF FARM L.L.C. FOR THE PROPERTY AT 200 NORTH RIDGE ST. 7 August 19, 1997 006501 This item was removed from the agenda. 7. APPROVING A TAX REFUND TO CORRECT 1997 VILLAGE TAXES TO ELEANOR TUA.L.9' E BROOK RESIDENT. On the motion of Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Tunis, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION APPLICATION FOR TAX REFUND ELEANOR TUAL OF 15 HIGHVIEW AVENUE RESOLVED, that the application for a tax refund made by Eleanor Tual, 15 Highview Avenue,Rye Brook,New York, to address a clerical error with respect to 1997 Village taxes assessed on property shown as Section 1, Block 22, Lot 4AA15, which has been recommended by the Village's Assessor, is approved, and the Village will refund four hundred thirteen dollars and thirty-eight cents ($413.38) to the property owner, under Article 5, Title 3 of the New York State Real Property Tax Law. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 8. APPROVING A FIRE DISPATCH AND RECORDS IMA BETWEEN RYE BROOK AND WESTCHESTER COUNTY. On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Tunis, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY FIRE DISPATCH AND RECORDS IMA RESOLVED,that the Village of Rye Brook is authorized to enter into an Inter-Municipal Agreement with Westchester County to implement a Fire Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System; 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. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 8 006502 August 19, 1997 9. APPOINTING A SENIOR TYPIST IN THE POLICE DEPT. On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Tunis, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION APPOINTMENT OF SENIOR TYPIST RESOLVED,that Marie Piciulli of 5 Terrace Court, Rye Brook,New York is hereby appointed to the position of Senior Typist with the Village of Rye Brook, subject to the Civil Service procedures of the State of New York; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the annual salary for this position will be$25,000 with an effective date of August 20, 1997. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 10. AWARDING CONTRACT#9706-BREATHING AIR COMPRESSOR This Resolution was held pending review of the bids. 11. CHECK REGISTERS On the motion of Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION CHECK REGISTER WHEREAS,the following checks, representing payment for services rendered, have been submitted to the Treasurer's Office for payment and have been certified to by the Village Administrator: On-Line Checks 16826 -16929 Payroll 23373 - 23792 Environmental 107 - 108 Pre paid 16788 - 16823 Capital 2765 - 2770 9 August 19, 1997 006503 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees 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 On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Tunis, the following minutes were hereby accepted MINUTES: 12. JANUARY 7, 1997 AGENDA MEETING. 13. JANUARY 13, 1997 SPECIAL MEETING. 14. JANUARY 28, 1997 REGULAR MEETING. 15. FEBRUARY 11, 1997 AGENDA MEETING. 16, FEBRUARY 25, 1997 REGULAR MEETING. 17. MARCH 11, 1997 AGENDA MEETING. 18. MARCH 25, 1997 REGULAR MEETING. 19. APRIL 8, 1997 AGENDA MEETING. 20. APRIL 24, 1997 REGULAR MEETING. 21. MAY 13, 1997 AGENDA MEETING. 22. MAY 27, 1997 REGULAR MEETING. 23. JUNE 10, 1997 AGENDA MEETING. 24. JUNE 23, 1997 REGULAR MEETING. 25. JULY 8, 1997 AGENDA MEETING. 26. JULY 22, 1997 REGULAR MEETING. 27. AUGUST 4, 1997 SPECIAL MEETING. TRUSTEE STRUM VOTING AYE TRUSTEE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRESENZI VOTING AYE 28. WALTER NILES, RESIGNING FROM THE ARCH. REV. BD. The Board accepted Mr. Niles resignation. 29. JOSEPH DESANTIS; ANNOUNCING THE COLUMBUS DAY FESTIVITIES AND REQUESTING VILLAGE PERMISSION TO USE RYE BROOK STREETS FOR A PORTION OF THE PARADE. The board granted permission for the Columbus Day Festivities and parade. 10 00650 August 19, 1997 30. ANTHONY SUTTON; AMBULANCE CORPS ADMINISTRATOR: REOUESTING THE VILLAGE BOARD TO REVISE THE TERM OF APPOINTMENT FOR JOHN REAVIS'S APPOINTMENT TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD. On the motion of Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the following resolution was hereby adopted: RESOLUTION REVISING THE APPOINTMENT OF JOHN REAVIS TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE WHEREAS,the Inter-Municipal Agreement(IMA)between the Village of Rye Brook, the City of P Rye and the Village of Port Chester for emergency medical services provides for an Emergency Medical Services Committee; and WHEREAS, John W. Reavis Jr., of 328 King Street, Apt. #6 B, Port Chester, New York, was appointed to the Committee for a term which expired on June 30, 1997; and WHEREAS,the Port Chester•Rye•Rye Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc., has advised our municipalities that Mr. Reavis is an active member of the Committee and wishes to continue his service on the Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED,that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook ratifies and approves the re- appointment of John W. Reavis Jr., of 328 King Street, Apt. #6 B, Port Chester, New York, to the Emergency Medical Services Committee for a three(3)year term and that his name be forwarded to the City of Rye for their approval. TRUSTEE STRUM - VOTING AYE TRUS'T'EE TUNIS VOTING AYE TRUSTEE ZUCKERMAN VOTING AYE TRUSTEE PELLINO VOTING AYE MAYOR CRE SENZI VOTING AYE 31. FACILITIES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: FIREHOUSE LOCATION. Mayor Cresenzi stated that they were not taking any action on this item,just receiving the report. At the next Village Board meeting the Board will be discussing how to further proceed with this matter and how to best involve the public in the discussions that will take place. 33. PROPOSED SIGN LAW AMENDMENTS. Ken Powell said that some issues have come up under the sign law which was adopted several years. ago. This particular amendment hopes to address them. One has to do with a typographical error in the schedules where the C1-2 district was not referred to specifically but was embraced within the intention of the CI 11 August 19, 1997 0 6 M) district and was not set forth specifically in the schedules. The other, which was initially raised by the Police Chief, was in the violation section. There isn't a specific violation for simply violating the sign law, such as having a sign without obtaining a permit and things of that nature, but there was no catchall violation. The Police Chief said that this would be helpful in enforcing the sign law. One that is more of a policy issue,which is included in the draft,has to do with providing for large properties which are under common ownership and control. They need to be able to come to the village with a sign plan which may vary somewhat from the size requirements of the sign law and be given a little more latitude than the current sign law requires. This Amendment was held for review. There being no further business, the Mayor asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting and the Board unanimously agreed to adjourn the Meeting at 10:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted Christopher I Russo Villager Administrator/Clerk 12