HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-08-04 - Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes August 4, 1998
AGENDA
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE HALL 938 KING STREET
RYE BROOK, NEW YORK
AUGUST 4, 1998 - 7:30 P.M.
6 P.M. JOINT WORK SESSION ON ARROWWOOD/PFIZER PROPOSAL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ACTION
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. CONSIDERING LOCAL, LAW INTRODUCTORY
#4 OF 1998 TO AMEND THE SIGN LAW
RESOLUTIONS:
2. CONSIDERING APPROVAL OF THE DORAL GREEN
CONDOMINIUMS CERTIORARI SETTLEMENT.
3. CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SITE PLAN
AMENDMENT APPLICATION BY ACKERMAN-TOLCHIN
MOVIE THEATER @ SOUTH RIDGE STREET.
4. CONSIDERING AWARDING CONTRACT #9804 FOR
REAR-YARD COLLECTION OF GARBAGE, TRASH AND
ORGANIC YARD WASTE.
5. CONSIDERING APPROVAL OF STIPULATION OF
SETTLEMENT REGARDING ARROWWOOD CONFERENCE
CENTER TAX CERTIORARI CASE
6. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PAYMENT
IN LIEU OF TAXES (PILOT) AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
WESTCHESTER COUNTY IDA, DORAL ARROWWOOD
CONFERENCE CENTER AND THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
REGARDING THE PROPOSED PFIZER INC. ADDITION.
7. BOARDS AND COUNCILS APPOINTMENTS
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g, CHECK REGISTERS.
MINUTES:
9. MAY 26, 1998 BOARD MEETING.
10. JUNE 9, 1998 BOARD MEETING.
11. JUNE 23, 1998 BOARD MEETING.
12. JULY 15, 1998 BOARD MEETING.
13. JULY 21, 1998 BOARD MEETING.
DISCUSSION:
14. UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY POOL PROPOSAL
15. SUMMERFIELD SUITES DEIS
NEXT TRUSTEES MEETINGS:
AUGUST I8, 1998
SEPTEMBER 8, 1998
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VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK BOARD OF TRUSTEES
938 KING STREET
RYE BROOK, NEW YORK 10573
AUGUST 4, 1998
CONVENE MEETING
Mayor Filipowski convened the meeting at 7:35 p.m and the Pledge of Allegiance followed.
The Following members of the Board of Trustees were present:
Mayor Francis L. Filipowski
Trustee Donald E. Degling
Trustee Joseph Pellino
Trustee Eugene R. Strum
Trustee Gary J. Zuckerman
Village staff attending the meeting were:
Village Administrator, Christopher J. Russo
Village Attorney, Kenneth E. Powell
Assistant to the Administrator, Richard C. Slingerland
Police Chief, Robert J. Santoro
Fire Captain, Nicolas Esposito
Village Engineer, Victor Carosi
Secretary to the Village Administrator, Janet Skrobola
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. CONSIDERING LOCAL LAW INTRODUCTORY #4 OF 1998 TO AMEND
THE SIGN LAW
Christopher J. Russo, the Village Administrator stated that this was a minor point to clear up a
technical deficiency that has been around since the Village first adopted the sign law. He
deferred to the Village Attorney, Ken Powell for further clarification and Mr. Powell stated that
some of the boxes and tables needed clarification relative to the C1P district. He also stated that
it further amended the enforcement section of the sign law making it a violation and adding
subsections to the enforcement section ( I and le).
August 4, 1998
On the motion of Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee Pellino the public hearing was closed
and a resolution is to be prepared for the next Board Meeting. Trustee Zuckerman asked if they
could do a resolution at this time but as noted by the Village Attorney, a Negative Declaration
must be prepared first.
Trustee Degling Voting Aye
Trustee Pellino Voting Aye
Trustee Strum Voting Aye
Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye
Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye
LOCAL LAW INTRO. #4 - 1998, entitled,
A LOCAL LAW amending Section
250-35 of the Code of the Village
of Rye Brook, the Sign Law, to
make technical corrections to the
BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook as follows:
Section 1. Table Ito Section 250-35 of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook is
amended to add the following designations for free-standing signs in a C1P District to read as
follows:
Freestanding C1P
Residential` NA
Other P
InformationaP A
Section 2. Column I of Table H to Section 250-35 of the Code of the Village of Rye
Brook, is amended to read as follows:
Zoning District
RS
August 4, 1998
RA- 1
OB
C1 and C1P
H1
Section 3. Section 250-35 (N)(1) of the Code of the Village of Rye Brook, is amended
to read as follows:
Violations.
1. Each of the following shall constitute a violation of this law and shall be subject to
the enforcement remedies and penalties as provided by law.
a. To install, create, erect, or modify any sign requiring a permit
without such a permit;
b. To install, create, erect or modify any sign in a way that is
inconsistent with any plan or permit governing such sign or the lot
on which the sign is located;
c. To fail to remove any sign that is installed, created, erected or
modified in violation of this law, or for which the sign permit has
lapsed;
d. To install, create, erect, modify, or maintain a sign in violation of
the sign law; or
C. Each such day of a continued violation shall be considered a
separate violation when applying the penalty portions of this law.
Section 4. This local law shall take effect upon filing in the Office of the Secretary of
State.
RESOLUTIONS:
2. CONSIDERING APPROVAL OF THE DORAL GREEN CONDOMINIUM
CERTIORARI SETTLEMENT.
The Village Administrator, Christopher Russo summarized the resolution.
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On the motion of Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Pellino, the following resolution was
adopted:
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE DORAL GREEN CONDOMINIUMS
TAX CERTIORARI SETTLEMENT
WHEREAS, Doral Green Condominiums, et al. have commenced a tax certiorari
proceeding for the assessment year 1997 and earlier years with respect to certain real property
located at Anderson Hill Road, Village of Rye Brook, and known as Section 1, Block 3, Lots
6RB4 et see on the official assessment map of the Village of Rye Brook ("Village"); and
WHEREAS, the Assessor and the Special Counsel to the Village, Mark Tulis, Esq., have
entered into a tentative settlement of said litigation whereby the 1997 assessments would be
reduced by approximately two (2%) percent to account for the elimination of the assignments for
certain garages which are limited common elements and which were initially assessed separately
as separate lots in contravention of New York State Real Property Tax Law; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the proposed settlement all prior certiorari proceedings for said
properties would be withdrawn and/or dismissed; and
WHEREAS, John E. Watkins, Jr., counsel for the Petitioner has provided a draft Order
and Judgment reducing assessment on stipulation reflecting said proposed settlement; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Village to settle said litigation on the terms set
forth above;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Village approve said Order and Judgment reducing assessments on
stipulation; and
IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mark S. Tulis, Special Counsel to the
Village, be authorized to enter into the Order and Judgment reducing assessments on stipulation.
Trustee Degling Voting Aye
Trustee Pellino Voting Aye
Trustee Strum Voting Aye
Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye
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Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye
3. CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SITE PLAN AMENDMENT
APPLICATION BY ACKERMAN-TOLCHIN MOVIE THEATER @ SOUTH
RIDGE STREET.
The resolution was read by the Village Administrator, Trustee Zuckerman asked if the Planning
Board had approved the application and when told yes, he asked that the Board receive a copy of
the minutes of the Planning Board concerning this project.
On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Strum, the following resolution was
adopted:
RESOLUTION
CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING
ON AUGUST 18, 1998 AT 7:30 P.M. REGARDING
SITE PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION BY
ACKERMAN-TOLCHIN MOVIE THEATER @
SOUTH RIDGE STREET
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August
18, 1998 at 7:30 p.m, at Village Hall, 938 King Street, Rye Brook, New York, on the application
on behalf of the Ackerman-Tolchin Movie Theater @ South Ridge Street to amend the site plan
for the existing property located at the Rye Ridge Shopping Center on South Ridge Street in Rye
Brook (Section 1, Block 22, Lot 3) to re-configure the Rye Brook theater from a twin theater to
a four cinema complex within the existing building; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk shall cause notice of the public hearing
to be published in the official newspaper of the Village of Rye Brook.
Trustee Degling Abstained
Trustee Pellino Voting Aye
Trustee Strum Voting Aye
Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye
Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye
4. CONSIDERING AWARDING CONTRACT#9804 FOR REAR-YARD
COLLECTION OF GARBAGE, TRASH AND ORGANIC YARD WASTE.
The resolution was read by the Village Administrator, Trustee Strum commended the Village
staff for the job they did on the difficult process of awarding this contract. He asked if these bids
covered all additional construction and residential housing in the Village that would take place
until the end of the contract period and was assured by the Village Administrator that this was
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correct. Trustee Zuckerman asked if there was any documentation received from the County or
any law enforcement agency that would preclude the Village from awarding the contract to
Suburban. Administrator Russo responded that although inquiries were made to both the County
and Federal Court System, there was no response which would preclude the Village from
awarding Suburban the contract.
Walter Niles asked for an explanation of rear-yard collection which was given by the Village
Administrator. Floyd Caplan asked for a comparison of costs per year on the old and new
contract, this was provided by the Village Engineer. He noted that there would be an
approximate 12% increase over the 5 years of the contract but these increases included the new
development expected in Rye Brook. The Village Administrator also noted that an additional
collection of organic yard waste is included as part of the contract and is mandated by the State.
He stated that more information will be sent to the residents regarding this new collection which
will go into effect near the early next year. Trustee Strum stated that when Bellefair and Red
Roof are built, there would be a 13-15% increase in the Village's population all of which are
included under this contract award.
On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the following resolution was
adopted:
RESOLUTION
AWARDING CONTRACT#9804
REAR YARD GARBAGE,TRASH AND ORGANIC YARD WASTE COLLECTION
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has solicited bids for Contract 9804 entitled,
"Garbage, Trash and Organic Yard Waste Collection;" and
WHEREAS, public notice was duly advertised on June 22, 1998. and June 29, 1998 in
the official newspaper of the Village of Rye Brook; and
WHEREAS, during the notice period fifteen (15) bid documents were distributed to
interested bidders; and
WHEREAS, on Wednesday, July 8, 1998 at 11:00 a.m., the Village of Rye Brook
publicly received, opened and read aloud four (4) bid documents received; and
WHEREAS, the Contract documents required bidders to submit prices for two contract
durations; Alternative I, commencing September 1, 1998 and ending on May 31, 2001, and
Alternative 11, commencing September 1, 1998 and ending on May 31, 2003;
WHEREAS, the Contract documents allow the Village to make the award on the most
beneficial and economical bid alternative; and
WHEREAS, on reviewing and evaluating the bid documents received, the Village
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Administrator and Village Engineer have determined that the lowest bidder meeting the
requirements of the Contract for both bid Alternative I and Alternative II is Suburban Carting
Corporation of Mamaroneck, New York for the total price of$1,588,134 for Alternative I, and
for the total price of$2,786,034 for Alternative II, and have recommended Alternative II as being
the most beneficial and economical bid alternative for the Village.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that Contract#9804, "Garbage, Trash and Organic Yard Waste Collection"
is hereby awarded to Suburban Carting Corporation, of Mamaroneck, New York, for the contract
Alternative II, commencing September 1, 1998 and ending on May 31, 2003 for the total bid price
of$2,786,034 for performing the work of 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 Degling Voting Aye
Trustee Pellino Voting Aye
Trustee Strum Voting Aye
Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye
Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye
5. CONSIDERING APPROVAL OF STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT
RE GARDING ARROWWOOD CONFERENCE CENTER TAX CERTIORARI
CASE
The Village Administrator read the resolution and asked the Village's Special Counsel, Mark
Tulis to discuss the tax settlement. Mr. Tulis stated that there were two aspects to this
settlement; the first being the Consent Judgment which settles the lawsuit. It provides for
reductions for the years in question ranging from 22 to 33%. He stated that the reasons for the
reduction has to do with the drop in the equalization rate in the Village which has not kept pace
with the increase in the value of the property. He noted that the value put on the property is
based on the value of the real estate and that the golf course is not designed to generate revenue.
He further stated that the primary reason for the reduction is the equalization rate, and that the
settlement is a very favorable one for the Village. Trustee Zuckerman asked Mr. Tulis to let the
audience know what the amounts were for the three lots. He noted that the Village agreed in the
Stipulation that they would not increase the assessment on the improvements for three years
which is now a provision of the State law. Mr. Tulis strongly recommended approval. Trustee
Zuckerman then asked Mr. Tulis to go over the actual amounts the Village and school district
would have been exposed to if they had not agreed to this Stipulation. Mr. Tulis noted that the
Village's potential liability would be approximately 80% more than the settlement and the school
district's much higher than that, totaling over $2 million. He also noted that this is money that
would have to be paid out immediately or with an interest rate of 9%. Mr. Tulis stated that the
school district was involved in the negotiations that brought about this settlement. Trustee
Degling noted that although we agreed to maintain the assessment for three years it did not
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preclude the Board from changing the assessment as construction continues.
On the motion of Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Degling, the following resolution was
adopted:
RESOLUTION
SETTLING ARROWWOOD CONFERENCE CENTER
TAX CERTIORARI
WHEREAS, KSB Arrowwood Realty Inc. commenced tax certiorari suits against the
Village of Rye Brook in connection with the 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998 Village
assessment rolls; and
WHEREAS, a Stipulation of Settlement has been negotiated by the parties which defers
and under certain circumstances eliminates a potentially devastating tax refund payment from the
School District and Village.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook is authorized to settle tax certiorari suits
commenced by KSB Arrowwood Realty Corp., Index Nos. 07193/94, 06017/95, 04895/96,
05561/97 and 05278/98, seeking review of 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 1998 Village assessment
rolls in accordance with the negotiated Stipulation of Settlement and Consent Judgment; and it is
further
RESOLVED, the Mayor and Special Tax Counsel Mark Tulis are authorized to execute
and deliver all documents necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this Resolution.
Trustee Degling Voting Aye
Trustee Pellino Voting Aye
Trustee Strum Voting Aye
Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye
Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye
6. AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PAYMENT IN LIEU OF,TAXES
(PILOT) AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY IDA, DORAL
ARROWWOOD CONFERENCE CENTER AND THE VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
REGARDING THE PROPOSED PFIZER INC. ADDITION.
The resolution was read by the Village Administrator. Mark Tulis explained this agreement
noting that the Board had taken a very strong position on this agreement and that the property, if
it is built, will be assessed at 36% below market value. In return for this agreement Mr. Tulis
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noted that there would be a waiver of the school district and Village refunds. He also noted that
there was extensive negotiations with Westchester County after which it was agreed to pay their
refund up front. Mr. Tulis also stated that although no one likes these agreements, the Village
would not encourage development if they did not agree to them. In summation he stated that this
is a 15 year agreement for which he could not give a dollar amount until they build on the
property. Trustee Degling asked how many years it would take to work off the credits and
therefore how much the Village was giving up in taxes. Mark Tulis responded that after the first
five years the 36% would eat up the refund and the remaining ten years would be a straight,
traditional PILOT agreement. Mr. Tulis also noted that 36% in the current market is a fair
amount and a very good deal for the Village and school district. Trustee Strum wanted to know
what obligation the Village had to approve the project and Mr. Tulis stated that there is no
obligation as stated in the Stipulation and that the Village could turn down this project. If,
however, that happens, Mr. Tulis noted the Village would still have to pay the refund. He further
stated that there are two good things about this PILOT; the interest rate is only 5% and it is
frozen at that figure once the Stipulation and agreement is signed.
On the motion of Trustee Degling, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman, the following resolution was
adopted:
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING PILOT AGREEMENT
ARROWWOOD CONFERENCE CENTER
RESOLVED,that the Village of Rye Brook is authorized to enter into a Payment in Lieu
of Tax Agreement dated as of July 1, 1998 and PILOT Mortgage dated as of July 1, 1998 in
connection with a proposed training center to be constructed at the Arrowwood Conference
Center for use by Pfizer; and it is further
RESOLVED, that the Mayor is authorized to execute and deliver all documents
necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposed of this Resolution.
Trustee Degling Voting Aye
Trustee Pellino Voting Aye
Trustee Strum Voting Aye
Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye
Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye
7. BOARDS AND COUNCILS APPOINTMENTS
The Mayor asked that this item be adjourned for Executive Session and be tabled until the next
Board meeting on August 18, 1998. On the motion of Trustee Zuckerman, seconded by Trustee
Strum this item was unanimously adjourned for Executive Session.
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8. CHECK REGISTERS
The resolution was read by the Village Administrator.
On the motion of Trustee Pellino, seconded by Trustee Degling, the following resolution was
adopted:
RESOLUTION
CHECK REGISTER
WHEREAS, the following checks, representing payment for services rendered, have been
submitted to the Treasurer's Office and Budget Office for payment:
On line checks 19126-19235
Pre Paid 19123-19124
Payroll 26512-26613
Capital 2816
Environmental 151
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 Degling Voting Aye
Trustee Pellino Voting Aye
Trustee Strum Voting Aye
Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye
Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye
On the motion of Trustee Degling, seconded by Trustee Strum, the following resolution was
adopted:
RESOLUTION
FRIENDS OF RYE BROOK, INC.
CHECK REGISTER
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WHEREAS, the following checks, representing payment for services rendered, have been
submitted to the Treasurer's Office and Budget Officer for payment.
Friends of Rye Brook, Inc. 174477
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Friends of Rye Brook, Inc. hereby
approves payment of the above mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof.
Trustee Degling Voting Aye
Trustee Pellino Voting Aye
Trustee Strum Voting Aye
Trustee Zuckerman Voting Aye
Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye
MINUTES:
9. MAY 2G, 1998 BOARD MEETING
10. JUNE 9, 1998 BOARD MEETING
11. JUNE 23, 1998 BOARD MEETING
12. JULY 15, 1998 BOARD MEETING
13. JULY 21, 1998 BOARD MEETING
Mayor Filipowski had-questions regarding the minutes on for approval at this meeting. The
Village Administrator explained that there had been an effort to catch up on minutes from earlier
meetings. He noted that some of the minutes needed further editing in order to flow more
smoothly. Discussion followed on how the minutes should be presented either as a summary or in
more detail. Mayor Filipowski felt there were substantial changes that needed to be made and
asked that they be tabled at this time. On the motion of Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee
Degling it was unanimously approved to table the minutes at this time.
DISCUSSION:
14. UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY POOL PROPOSAL
Richard Osterer, President of United Cerebral Palsy of Westchester gave a brief explanation of
the needs of his organization and, in particular, replacement of their swimming pool which they
have outgrown. He noted that he has been trying to acquire a piece of property for a recreation
center for their organization for more than seven years and had originally looked at the High Point
property. Mr. Osterer then passed out to members of the Board, the proposal he wanted to
present to them consisting of 10 acres of land on the corner of Lincoln Avenue and King Street.
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He stated that he wanted to lease this land and build a pool and baseball field on the property and
perhaps, in the future, a one story school. In return for this lease UCP would build and absorb all
the expenses up to $500,000 for each of three options contained in his proposal. The Village of
Rye Brook would have use of the pool after 3 p.m. on week days and on the weekends.
Proposals two and three called for larger pools and would amount to Rye Brook paying any
balance above $500,000. Trustee Degling asked if any consideration had been made to
environmental aspects of this land and whether the options were feasible. Mr. Osterer stated that
technically a piece of the land could be considered local wetlands but that he would have no
specifics until more engineering work was done. Trustee Strum asked for a timetable and Mr.
Osterer noted that they would be ready to go ahead as soon as possible. Trustee Zuckerman
asked if there would be a problem in locating the facility in a runway protection zone and noted
that the ideal spot might be at the High Point site that had been proposed for an office building.
Discussion followed on the area in question including the least invasive wetland area. Mayor
Filipowski asked at what point the Village could obtain the deed to this property and the Village
Attorney responded that he thought the Village had to give Bellefair 30 days notice to relinquish
the land. Mayor Filipowski asked why 10 acres were needed and Mr. Osterer responded that
UCP was looking to the future and the possibility of building a one story school approximately
5000-6000 feet in size in order to separate the children from the adults. Mayor Filipowski asked
if there could be a shared use in terms of the school proposal and Mr. Osterer said that this is
something that could be considered. The Mayor then asked about the difficulty in crossing the
street at Lincoln Avenue and whether it was heavily trafficked because it runs into the SUNY
Purchase property. Trustee Strum suggested this proposal be referred to the Facilities Committee
and on the motion of Trustee Strum, seconded by Trustee Zuckerman this proposal was
unanimously approved for referral to that committee.
15. SUMMERFIELD SUITES DEIS
Greg Baker, the attorney representing the applicant Summerfield Hotel Corporation, gave a brief
overview of the SEQRA process on this application. He noted that the Board had adopted a
Positive Declaration mandating an Environmental Impact Statement and that the next step in this
review would be completeness of this statement so that public review may commence. Christian
Miller stated that the Village Board needs to make a determination under SEQRA within 45 days
and that his office would provide their recommendation prior to the next Board Meeting on
August 18, 1998 which would be within that time period. Trustee Strum wanted to know if the
water quality standards had been addressed and Mr. Miller responded that it was required by the
scope and required of all applications. Trustee Zuckerman asked if the developer was going to
clear the land designated for recreational use by the Village and Mr. Baker responded that it
would be set aside for the Village but that he had no further specifics. Trustee Degling noted that
part of the parcel is a wetland and wanted to know what uses could be made of it without
violating wetland rules. Greg Baker responded that lands that are protected under wetlands rules
are usable only if you are granted a wetlands permit and keep their use to a minimum. Christian
Miller stated that the applicant is not evaluating the conceptual use of the land as part of their
document. Trustee Zuckerman noted that there would have to be a zoning change passed by the
Board so that the applicant would not build on the wetland and that the Village would be getting
that land. Trustee Zuckerman then questioned what the Village would do with this land and why
they should approve the applicant's project. He further stated that if the applicant were to clear
the land and guarantee that the Village would not suffer any adverse environmental affects as a
result, then he would be more predisposed to grant the zoning text amendments.
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Ken Heller commented on the donated land from Summerfield Suites and felt it was being
donated because it is a wetlands. He could not foresee it being cleared or being used as a ballfield
because it would then lose its main feature as a wetlands. He noted it will become very wet
during the rainy season. He felt that the Village needed to maintain its wetlands and retain its
value as such. Christian Miller noted that the Board can make comments on this at their next
meeting and his office would make recommendation on its completeness and any other
modifications.
Mayor Filipowski advised when the next Board Meetings would be held and noted that the
schedule for August meetings had been changed due to summer vacation schedules. He then
asked if there were any public comments and there being none he called for a motion to go into
Executive Session, On a motion by Trustee, Zuckerman and seconded by Trustee Degling they
unanimously voted to go into Executive Session.
There being no other business the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Christopher I Rutso, Village Clerk
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