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Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
January 22, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
VILLAGE OF RYE BROOK
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
VILLAGE HALL, 938 KING STREET
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2002—7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. Considering a Local Law to Amend Section 250-39 of the Wireless
Telecommunication Facilities Law.
2. Considering Amending the Fire Protection Agreement with the Village of Port
Chester.
3. Considering the Hoffinan 2-Lot Subdivision, Section 1, Block 10,Lot IA.
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Amending Section 250-39 of the Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Law.
2. Amending_the Apparatus Guidelines of the Fire Protection Agreement with the
Village of Port Chester.
3. Declaring the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees as Lead Agency for the
Firehouse Construction Project at 940 King Street.
4. A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of$250,000 Serial Bonds of the Village of
Rye Brook, Westchester County, New York to pay part of the Cost of the Design
and Construction of a New Firehouse in and for said Village.
5. Adopting Public Access Guidelines for the Village of Rye Brook Government
Access Channel.
6, Approving Increase to the Village of Rye Brook's Contribution to the Port
Chester-Rye-Rye Brook Ambulance Corporation.
7. Report from F.P. Clark on Zoning Amendments and Scheduling Joint Hearing
with Planning Board to Review Conceptual Changes to the Zoning Ordinance.
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January 22, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.
8. Calling for a Public Hearing for the Consideration of the Campo Tier III Home
Occupation Application for 55 South Ridge Street.
9. Setting Grievance Day.
10. Appointing Inspectors of Election for the 2002 Election.
11. Appointment of Communications Service Coordinator.
12. Schedule of Bills Payable.
13. Approval of Minutes.
June 26, 2001
■ November 29, 2001
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
ACTION ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS, SUBJECT TO THE UNANIMOUS
CONSENT OF THE TRUSTEES PRESENT AT THE MEETING:
Next Trustees Meeting
February 12,2002 and February 26,2002
Village Hall is fully accessible to the handicapped.
Those who need special arrangements should contact the Village Administrator's Office
ONE-WEEK in advance of a meeting at(914) 939-1121
PRESENT:
FRANCIS L. FILIPOWSKI, Mayor
JODY H. BRACKMAN
DONALD L. DEGLING
DEAN P. SANTON
Trustees
ABSENT:
LAWRENCE A. RAND
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Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
January 22, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.
STAFF: Edward F. Beane—Village Attorney
Christopher J. Bradbury--Village Administrator
Ingrid Richards —Assistant to the Village Administrator
Chief Robert J. Santoro —Chief of Police
Chief William Oxer—Chief of Fire,Port Chester Fire
Victor G. Carosi, P.E., Village Engineer
Frederick.P. Clark -Village Consultant
Dolph Rotfeld—Village Engineering Consultant
Michael S. Bogin —Telecommunications Consultant
Gina Tarascio —Meeting Secretary
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Filipowski called the meeting to order and invited the Board to join in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Roll Call
Mayor Filipowski asked the Assistant to the Administrator to call the roll; a quorum
was present to conduct official village business.
3. Public Hearing — Considering a Local to Amend Section 250-39 of the Wireless
Telecommunication Facilities Law
Mayor Filipowski opened the meeting and welcomed everyone. Mayor Filipowski
declared that the public hearing was now open. Since there were no comments from the
public, Mayor Filipowski closed the public hearing motioned by Trustee Brackman and
seconded by Trustee Degling.Trustee Brackman stated that she was very impressed and that
high accolades are well deserved for a job well done. Trustee Degling stated that this may
not be the last amendment regarding this issue and that we should keep an open mind.
Trustee Degling also stated that we might further amend this law when ideas are presented
that will help the village. Mayor Filipowski also thanked counsel for its work in this area.
4. Resolution - Amending Section 250-39 of the Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Law.
On a motion made by Trustee Degling, and seconded by Trustee Brackman the following
resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees has prepared the attached proposed
amendments to Section 250-39, Wireless Telecommunications Facilities, of the Village Code;
and
WHEREAS,the purpose of the proposed amendments is to require any application
for a special use permit to construct a wireless telecommunications facility to include an
analysis of alternative sites to demonstrate the appropriateness of the proposed location;and
WHEREAS, by Resolution of November 27, 2001, the Village Board of Trustees
referred the proposed amendments to the Planning Board; and
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Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
January 22, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.
WHEREAS, by Resolution of January 10, 2002, the Planning Board unanimously
recommended that the Village Board of Trustees adopt the amendments in the form
originally proposed;and
WHEREAS, the full text of the proposed amendments was published in the journal
News on December 5, 2001; and
WHEREAS, a duly advertised public hearing on the proposed amendments was
held on January 25, 2002, in the Rye Brook Village Hall, at which time all those wishing to
be heard were given the opportunity to be heard, and the public hearing was closed that
same day;and
WHEREAS, this is an unlisted action pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental
Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617, for the environmental review of which the
Village Board of Trustees is lead agency and the only involved agency;and
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees has prepared an Environmental
Assessment Form for the proposed amendments and considered the information presented
at the public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has compared the potential impacts of the
proposed amendments with the criteria for determining environmental significance set forth
in 6 NYCRR� 617.7(c).
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees
hereby adopts and incorporates as findings and determinations the recitations and
statements set forth above as if fully set forth and resolved herein; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees, in
accordance with Article 8 of the State Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part
617, hereby adopts a Negative Declaration pursuant to its determination that the proposed
amendments will have no significant environmental impacts according to the criteria set
forth in 6 NYCRR 4 617.7(c);and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees hereby
adopts the proposed amendments.
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Degling Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Absent
Trustee Santon Voting Aye
Mayor Fihpowski Voting Aye
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Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
January 22, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.
5. Public Hearing- Considering Amending the Fire Protection Agreement with the Villve of
Port Chester.
Mayor F'ilipowski declared that the public hearing was now open. Mr. Bradbury
explained our current agreement with Port Chester and that this amendment would reduce
the number of trucks and vehicles that were brought to every fire. Mr. Bradbury stated that
this amendment was recommended by the fire chief and reviewed by the Fire Advisory
Board.The amendment would include changing three volunteer engines to two engines and
one ladder, only if a fire affects larger structures and 1 and 2 family homes such as
commercial buildings, schools,apartment complexes and confirmed working fires.
Trustee Degling stated that a need for half a dozen fire engines at every call seems
excessive and produces excess costs and wear and tear on the equipment. 'trustee Degling
also stated that this reduction is in the best interest of the village and that the village will save
expenses without any loss of service or protection.Trustee Santon questioned our previous
agreement with Port Chester and the procedures in effect and suggested that the Board
moves in a timely manner on this issue. 'Trustee Santon also had some concern with the
National Fire Standards and not having standard operating procedures in place with our Rye
Brook men. Mr. Bradbury explained that the National Fire Standards are just guidelines and
not the law and that the Fire Advisory Board is working on enhancing the standard
operating procedures and working with the chiefs to make these procedures stronger.
Chief Oxer addressed the board and stated that when the contract was put in place,
Mr. Barnes put the standard of procedures together for the firefighters and that they are in
the process of re-writing and supplementing them.
Trustee Santon stated that his concern is with manning the equipment. Trustee
Santon asked how often do we have four men working and currently we have seven men
and are being reduced to six,which means we would need to hire two more men. Trustee
Santon is concerned about hiring for these two positions,which are budgeted for because
we may need a force of ten with vacations, and to consistently have four men on. Trustee
Santon recommended that the board have a policy discussion. Trustee Santon is also
concerned if three men are on a shift how would we drive two vehicles. Mr. Bradbury stated
that Engine 14 has been in service since last week and that Engine 14 will still be used even
when there are three men. Mr.Bradbury also stated that there would be times when Engine
14 will be die primary apparatus and times when Engine 30 will be the primary apparatus
from Rye Brook. 'Trustee Santon was also concerned about a structure fire and the ladder,
and what would happen if there were not four men on. Chief Oxer addressed the board and
stated that whether Rye Brook is there or not,Port Chester is responding. Chief Oxer also
stated that the other 12 hours of the day, Port Chester is responding. It responds 24 hours a
day so there will always be two in and two out. 'Trustee Santon stated his concern is with the
two pieces of apparatus. Mr. Bradbury clarified that even when we have four people on we
will have two on each vehicle. Trustee Santon questioned a structure fire with three men on
and what the command is. Chief Oxer explained that there will already be equipment and
men there from Port Chester and if it is a working fire there are plenty of people there.
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Mr. Christopher McKay, Rye Brook firefighter addressed the board and stated that
today is the last day they will have four or five firefighters working at one time. Mr. McNay
stated that with regard to reducing equipment, the Rye Brook firefighters are concerned
about when there are two or three men working and they have to jump back between an
engine and a ladder. Mr. McKay also stated that this agreement is unethical and leaves the
village wide open for an unpleasant situation if they were on the North end of town and
there was a fire at Bellefair. Mr. McKay stated that Engine 14 does not have a ladder capable
to get in a 2"d or 3' floor dwelling,and this leaves the village without a ladder. Mr. McKay
also stated that if Port Chester's ladder is being used, then there is no ladder in Rye Brook.
Mr. Bradbury stated that the ladder would come from Port Chester and that Port Chester
always has a ladder. Mr. McKay questioned what if Port Chester's ladder is being used and
out of town,Rye Brook is still without a ladder. Chief Oxer addressed the board and stated
that as far as Port Chester goes, it has 2 ladders and if there was ever a situation, then they
would send both ladders out right away. Trustee Santon stated that he thought the
amendment was to reduce engines, and questioned why are we reducing the ladder.
Mr. Bradbury clarified that the change in ladder is just a reduction and that currently
one ladder responds from Port Chester on every call. The concern is that on every call we
bring too much equipment and if needed the ladder equipment could come from both
communities. We are just eliminating the automatic response from bringing too much
equipment. This amendment would only send a, ladder if fire affects larger structures than 1
and 2 family homes such as commercial buildings, schools, apartment complexes, and
confirmed working fires. If this doesn't apply to any of these circumstances, the automatic
response would riot include a ladder from Port Chester. Trustee Santon asked if a ladder is
not required for a one or two family home Mr. Bradbury stated that we do have our ladder
unless a man is on tine engine. Since there were no comments from the public, Mayor
Filipowski closed the public hearing motioned by Trustee Degling and seconded by Trustee
Brackman.
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Degling ' Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Absent
Trustee Santon Voting Nay
Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye
6. Amending the Apparatus Guidelines of the Fire Protection Agreement with the Village of
Port Chester
Trustee Santon stated that he is concerned about a possible scenario regarding a
structure fire; Rye Brook may run into a situation where there is a structure fire and there is
no ladder response from Rye Brook or Port Chester and will the engines be able to handle
this without a ladder.
Chief Oxer addressed the board and stated that when the call comes in and if the
firemen in Rye Brook are on Engine14, a ladder will be dispatched and a ladder will be there
immediately. When this was written,we didn't have the new Engine 14.
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Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
January 22, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.
Bill Nethercott, past Port Chester fire chief addressed the board and stated that if
our ladder is out on a mutual aid call, the county puts another ladder on so that there is
always a ladder available to respond to a fire.
Mr. McKay stated that on the directive that they have with regard to their response
for Engine 30 and 14, they would like to receive more detail about what specific calls they
are responding to Mayor Filipowski stated that Mr. Bradbury would work with Chief Oxer
and the Rye Brook firemen to ensure clarification.
Trustee Santon was concerned about why we are not incorporating the terminology
that was used in Chief Oxer's November 25" directive and will that be effective without
amending the contract which talks about what call ladder 30 and engine 14 go on. 'Trustee
Santon suggested that maybe we incorporate some of this language and obtain some
clarification. Trustee Santon also stated the village needs to be clear that a ladder will be at
every structure fire. Trustee Degling stated that the guidelines support this and that when it
is a confirmed working fire, Rye Brook will get the ladder from Port Chester.Trustee Santon
also stated that if there was a fire at Bellefair, it would take 8 to 9 minutes from the closest
firehouse and then by the time you confirm a working fire, it is an additional 8 minutes or so
to get a ladder to come from headquarters.
Chief Oxer stated that a confirmed working fire is when someone calls up and says
their house is on fire and they are running out the door. Another way is a police call in the
middle of the night and that once a working fire is confirmed a ladder is dispatched. It will
not take 8 or 9 minutes to get apparatus there,the response is immediate.
Trustee Santon was concerned that if a fire alarm goes off and a unit goes to the Rye
Town Hilton thinking it is a false alarm and it turns out to be a structure fire. Chief Oxer
stated that if that was the case, a general alarm response would arise and we would get a
ladder, rescue engines, etc. because we are dealing with a multi-structure commercial
building. We would not just send one engine there and that the only time we send one
engine out is if there are leaves burning in the street,garbage fire, etc.
Trustee Brackman raised a question if there were three simultaneous fires, how
would that be covered. Chief Oxer stated that Rye, Mamaroneck and the whole county in
Westchester would be involved. We have mutual aid with surrounding communities.
On a motion made by Trustee Degling, and seconded by Trustee Brackman the
following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook entered into a Fire Protection Agreement
with the Village of Port Chester for the period of June 1, 2000 to May 31, 2005 (hereinafter
referred to as the "Fire Protection Agreement");and
WHEREAS, certain Apparatus Response Guidelines are referenced within, and
attached to and made a part of the Fire Protection Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook and the Village of Port Chester want to
amend the Apparatus Response Guidelines;and
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WHEREAS, on January 22, 2002 the Board of Trustees held a public hearing to
consider whether the Village of Rye Brook should amend the Apparatus Response
Guidelines.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Port Chester that the Board of Trustees hereby amends the Apparatus Response Guidelines
of the Fire Protection Agreement to be
7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.: Port Chester Paid Engine 58 or 59
2 Volunteer Engines
1 Ladder only if fire affects
larger structures than 1 and
2 family homes such as
commercial buildings,
schools,apartment
complexes, and
confirmed working fires.
Rye Brook Ladder 30 or Engine 14
7:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M.: Port Chester Paid Engine 58 or 59
2 Volunteer Engines
1 Ladder
1 Rescue
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees does not consent to
any amendment or alteration of the language of the "FIRST" paragraph of the Fire
Protection Agreement.
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Degling Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Absent
Trustee Santon Voting Nay
Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye
7. Public Hearing Considering the Hoffman 2-Lot Subdivision, Section 1, Block 10,Lot A
At this time, Mayor Filipowski declared the public hearing open which was a continuation
from two months ago.
Mr. Les Maron, Counsel for Gioffre & Gioffre,representing Peter IIoffman addressed the
board. Mr. Maron stated that the application was incomplete by the board and put on for a
public hearing last time. Mr. Maron stated that they have addressed the numerous issues that
the planning board recommended. Mr. Maron stated that there has been an exhaustive
engineering study completed by the applicant on behalf of JA Kirby who is present tonight
to address any concerns the board may have. Mr. Maron noted that they have held meetings
with Mr. Dolph Rotfeld and the village consultant and staff and that Mr. Almeman will
provide these details.
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Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
January 22, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Maron explained that there were some concerns raised about the school district,
all of which really don't focus on the issue,which is basically subdividing off these side lots
and building one house. Mr. Marin stated the focus should be the impact on this one lot,not
what the village's problem is with storm drainage. Mr. Marin also stated that they have been
able to address all the issues and that this was a simple application appropriate for the board
to close the hearing this evening.
Thomas G. Ahneman,PE,PLS, Managing Partner of JA Kirby & Company
addressed the board. Mr. Ahneman represents Mr. Hoffman with his two-lot subdivision.
Mr. Ahneman stated that in November they made a presentation on this particular drainage
system which is a dual reservoir system with 10-inch pipes connecting 2 reservoirs. Mr.
Ahneman stated that currently two pipes are coming on to the vacant lot and they were able
to curtail any storm water problems or concerns.
Trustee Santon expressed concern about the board receiving correspondence,
memos, and blueprints regarding this matter. Trustee Santon noted that they are at a public
hearing which has been continued from two months ago and in the two months time,they
have not seen any information. Mr. Bradbury confirmed that they did not receive any filing
from the applicant at this time to assess the drainage issues, but Mr. Rotfeld is here to
tonight to provide an update. Mr. Bradbury stated that Mr. Dolph Rotfeld, Village
Engineering Consultant needs to review and recommend to the board. Mr. Ahneman stated
that they made a submission to the village and to Mr. Rotfeld and that Mr. Rotfcld's office
had asked for more info in December regarding the 2 year and 10 year storms as well as the
25-year storms. Mr. Ahneman stated that they submitted that to both the village and Mr.
Rotfeld's office last Friday. Mr. Ahneman also stated that Mr. Rotfeld's office is reviewing
this information and a meeting is scheduled for Thursday afternoon with Mr. Carosi and Mr.
Rotfeld to discuss numbers and details. Trustee Brackman inquired if the board can expect a
submission to the board on paper about this issue. Mr. Bradbury stated that Mr. Dolph
Rotfeld's office will provide a report summarizing the issues with an update. Mayor
Filipowski addressed the board and stated that since the engineer did not receive any
documents, nothing will happen until the appropriate information is reviewed. Trustee
Santon stated that we should see any documentation that comes into the Village of Rye
Brook.
Mr. Dolph Rotfeld,Village Consultant addressed the board and stated that his office
received the information packet yesterday and Mr. William Lockenhower was reviewing it.
However, they had some questions and scheduled a meeting for Thursday to review the data.
Mr. Rotfeld stated that the board will receive a summary memo on the findings after their
meeting.
Mr. Michael Finkmeyer, Partner at JA Kirby presented a tree protection plan to the
board. Mr. Finkmeyer was asked to prepare a tree protection plan and provide advice to the
board regarding tree issues on this piece of property. Mr. Finkmeyer stated that Beechwood
Blvd. is wider than a normal street, therefore there is extra land between the curb line and
the property line. Mr. Finkmeyer stated that on this particular property, there is a larger
buffer for tree space that is under the control of the village and on the developed portion of
the lot.There are nine trees that presently exist between the right of way and the curb line
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and in the vacant lot, there are 16 trees, most of them, red maples. In front of the proposed
lot for development are 24-inch maples, 24-inch beech, 30-inch chestnut, 16 inch maple and
on the King Street side of the proposed driveway, there are 10 inch maples and all of those
trees are partly growing on the applicants property. Mr. Finkmeyer stated that it would be a
recommendation to provide a special protection plan for these trees. In addition with regard
to the proposed grading plan that we have onsite, there is a 24 inch maple, 16 inch maple
and 24 inch hickory that are at the edge of the erosion controls and those are recommended
for special protection as well.
Trustee Degling inquired about the grading and how much grading is being changed
under this plan. Mr. Finkmeyer explained that very little is being changed because there is a
natural rise already between the Hoffman driveway and the lower portion.
Trustee Degling asked if any change in the grading would harm some of these
mature trees. Mr. Finkmeyer stated that only one of the trees would touch this area.
Trustee Santon stated that the board has not seen anything since August 30"'and
would like a more detailed landscape plan because they are not clear about tree preservation.
Mr. Finkmeyer stated that he would submit this information.
Ms. Adrienne Wesley,Beechwood Blvd, resident of Rye Brook addressed the board
and stated her concern about drainage. Ms Wesley stated that this needs to be reviewed again
and this is just a quick fix for subdivision approval. Ms. Wesley stated that the catch basin
never changed and that adding cubic feet will not alleviate the problem, there is no place for
the water to go.
Ms. Rebecca Albrecht,Hillandale Road, resident of Rye Brook addressed the board.
and voiced her concern about the rationale of the method. Ms. Albrecht suggested that they
need a detailed report to explain calculations for pre and post development. Ms. Albrecht
stated that regarding the curve numbered values —they should be using tier 55.
8. Declaring the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees as Lead Agency for the Firehouse
Construction Project at 940 King Street
Trustee Santon stated that he researched into what happened the last time the village
board declared itself a lead agency,which was back in the fall of 1997. Mr. Santon noted
that the October 30, 1997 resolution stated that the village receive notice of the intent to act
as a lead agency but it was not until the December 2, 1997 meeting that the board actually
adopted a resolution that designated the Board of Trustees as the lead agency and included a
declaration and circulation of the DBIS. Mr. Santon stated this was a much different process
than declaring lead agency and wanted to know why it was done differently.
Mr. Beane addressed the board and stated that he was not here in 1997,but normally
what you want to do is declare yourself lead agency as early as possible in the process and
this resolution does that. Mr. Beane also stated that this resolution is in conformance and is
perfectly appropriate.
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Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
January 22, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.
David S. Kvinge,Village Consultant addressed the board and stated that if you
declare yourself a lead agency it kicks off a 30-day period for which any other involved
agencies have the opportunity to challenge. Mayor Filipowski asked what other agencies
have that authority. Mr. Kviuge stated that only involved agencies have the right to challenge
your declaration and in this case, these agencies would be the State Dept. of Transportation
and the IIealth Dept. Mr. Kvinge also noted that interested agencies could receive copies of
documentation and be involved in the process but would not have the authority to challenge
a declaration.
On a motion made by'frustee Bracknan, and seconded by Trustee Degling the
following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook has identified a long-standing need for a
municipal firehouse and has conducted numerous studies, the most recent of which is
documented in a report titled "Village of Rye Brook Fire House Program & Site Study,"
dated December 1.3, 2001,prepared by Sullivan Architecture; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is located on the west side of King Street
approximately 400 feet south of the intersection formed by King Street and the Hutchinson
River Parkway also known as 940 King Street, within the R15 Residential Zoning District;
and
WHEREAS, the Proposed Action is an Unlisted Action pursuant to SEQRA;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board
of Trustees, in accordance with Article 8 of the State Environmental Conservation Law and
6 NYCRR Part 617, and upon review of the EAF and all other application materials that
were prepared for this action,hereby declares itself as Lead Agency for the proposed action.
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Degling , Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Absent
Trustee Santon Voting Aye
Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye
9. A Resolution Authorizing; the Issuance of $250,000 Serial Bonds of the Village of Rye
Brook, Westchester County, New York to pay part of the Cost of the Design and
Construction of a New Firehouse in and for said Village.
Mr. Bradbury explained that this bond is for pre-design costs which include paying
for the architect, construction manager, engineering costs, etc. At this time, Mayor
Filipowski asked if there were any comments from the public.
Mr.Bill Nethercott, former fire chief and Rye Brook resident addressed the board.
Mr. Nethercott is concerned that the board is rushing to spend more money when it has not
effectively shown the public how the response time is going to help the northern end of the
village. Mr. Nethercott also was concerned about the maiming of the firehouse and that
there should be a discussion about this before spending the $250,000. Mr. Nethercott noted
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that if the firehouse was going to be a paid dept. the village will need 24 to 26 paid firemen
which will cost the village about 2 '/z million dollars a year and that the public should be
aware of these costs.
Mayor Filipowski addressed Mr. Nethercotes concerns and stated that the village is
trying to make sure they are starting to put this in place. Mr. Nethercott questioned the
potential cost to man the Firehouse. Trustee Santon stated that Rye Brook needs a firehouse
and his concern is before we commit to a bond,we identify costs.Trustee Santon stated that
this site is viable from an engineering standpoint but a traffic analysis and sight distance need
to be performed. Mr. Bradbury stated that the Board would be approving all expenses
relating to this project.
On a motion made by Trustee Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Degling the
following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the financing of the design and preliminary
engineering of the capital project hereinafter described, including compliance with the
provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act,have been performed;and
WHEREAS,it is now desired to authorize the financing of such capital project;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook Westchester County,
New York,as follows:
Section 1. For the specific object or purpose of paying part of the cost of the design
and construction of a new fire house, in and for the Village of Rye Brook, Westchester County,
New York, including original furnishing, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances, and
incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, there are hereby authorized to
be issued $250,000 serial bonds of said Village pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance
Law.
Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is
hereby determined to be $3,100,000, and the plan for the financing thereof is by the issuance of
tine $250,000 serial bonds of said Village authorized to be issued pursuant to this bond
resolution, together with $2,850,000 serial bonds to be issued pursuant to one or more bond
resolutions to be adopted in the future.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the
aforesaid specific object or purpose is thirty years, pursuant to subdivision 11(a)(1) of paragraph
a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined tlhat the maximum
maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will not exceed five years and that none of the
proceeds of obligations authorized hereby shall be used for anything other than design or
preliminary engi ieering services unless it is determined to do so in a future resolution of the
Town Board adopted following compliance with the provisions of the State Environmental
Quality Review Act.
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Section 4. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize
the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale of the
serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby delegated to the
Village Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents,
and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said Village Treasurer, consistent
with the provisions of die Local Finance Law.
Section 5. The faith and credit of said Village of Rye Brook, Westchester County; New
York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on such
bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be
made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due
and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said
Village, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become
due and payable.
Section 6. Such bonds shall be in fully registered form and shall be signed in the name
of the Village of Rye Brook, Westchester County, New York, by the manual or facsimile
signature of the Village Treasurer and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall be imprinted or
impressed thereon and may be attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the Village
Cleric.
Section 7.The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale, conducting the sale
and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer,who shall advertise such
bonds for sale, conduct the sale, and award the bonds in such manner as he or she shall deem
best for the interests of said Village; provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated
powers, he or she shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any
order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable to the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of
the Village Treasurer shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds,who shall not be
obliged to see to the application of the purchase money.
Section 8. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds, including
determining whether to issue such bonds having substantially level or declining annual debt
service and all matters related thereto, prescribing whether manual or facsimile signatures shall
appear on said bonds, prescribing the method for the recording of ownership of said bonds,
appointing the fiscal agent or agents for said bonds, providing for the printing and delivery of
said bonds (and if said bonds are to be executed in the name of the Village by the facsimile
signature of the Village Treasurer, providing for the manual countersignature of a fiscal agent or
of a designated official of the Village), the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment
dates, place or places of payment, and also including the consolidation with other issues, shall
be determined by the Village Treasurer. It is hereby determined that it is to the financial
advantage of the Village not to impose and collect from registered owners of such serial bonds
any charges for mailing, shipping and insuring bonds transferred or exchanged by the fiscal
agent, and, accordingly, pursuant to paragraph c of Section 70.00 of die Local Finance Law, no
such charges shall be so collected by the fiscal agent. Such bonds shall contain substantially the
recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall
otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals in addition to those required by section
52.00 of the Local Finance Law,as the Village Treasurer shall determine.
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Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of
Treasury Regulations Section 1.150 - 2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no monies
are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or otherwise set .
aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose described herein.
Section 10. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested
only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said Village is
not authorized to expend money,or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication
of this resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within
twenty days after the date of such publication,or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 11. This resolution, which is effective 4rnnediately, shall be published in full in The
Journal News, which is hereby designated by the Board of Trustees as the official newspaper for this
purpose, together with a notice of the Village Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00
of the Local Finance Law.
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Degling Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Absent
Trustee Santon Voting Aye
Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye
10. Adopting Public Access Guidelines for the Village of Rye Brook Government Access
Channel
Ed Howe, Chairman of the Telecommunications Committee addressed the board
and stated that they have been working on this project for two years and have finally
developed a public access guideline for the Village of Rye Brook Government Access
Channel. Mr. Howe stated that these guidelines will assist the village with its administration
of the time allocated on the government access channel for public access programming.
Mr. Howe distributed the guidelines to the board and gave a brief overview on how
some of these guidelines will work. Trustee Santon raised a concern regarding distinction
between campaign videos on the public access channels and if they will be on different
channels. Mr. Howe clarified this piece in the policy guidelines manual.
Mr. Ben Miloro, Hillcrest Avenue, Rye Brook resident addressed the board and
stated that cable is very expensive and something should be done about it.
On a motion made by Trustee Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Degling the
following resolution was adopted:
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WHEREAS, the Advisory Commission on Telecommunications of the Village of
Rye Brook proposed "public Access Guidelines" to assist the Village of Rye Brook with its
administration of the time allocated on the government access television channel for public
access programming, and
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees met with the Advisory
Commission on Telecommunications to review the proposed "public Access Guidelines';
and
WHEREAS, the proposed "Public Access Guidelines" also have been reviewed by
the Village Attorney;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rye Brook hereby adopts
the annexed "public Access Guidelines" to promote the fair and efficient administration of
the time allocated on the government access television channel for public access
programming.
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Degling Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Absent
Trustee Santon Voting Aye
Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye
It. Appointment of Communications Service Coordinator
Mr. Bradbury reviewed Mr. Sieferes background to the board and stated that.Mr.
Siefert will be the new Communications Service Coordinator as well as a liaison to the
telecommunications commission. Mr. Seifert was a consultant at IBM, GE and also worked
with Nynex. At this time, Mayor Filipowski welcomed Mr. Seifert to the village staff. Mr.
Seifert thanked the-board and is excited about joining the village.
On a motion by Trustee Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Degling the following
resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED, that Fred W. Seifert of 701 Kings Way, Carmel, New York, is hereby
appointed provisionally to the position of Communication Services Coordinator 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 is $47,000 with an effective start date of
February 4, 2002.
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Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Degling Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Absent
Trustee Santon Voting Aye
Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye
12. Approving Increase to the Village of Rye Brook's Contribution to the Port Chester-Itye-Rye
Brook Ambulance Corporation.
On a motion made by Trustee Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Degling the
following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Village of Rye Brook contracts with the Port Chester—Rye —Rye
Brook Ambulance Corp. to provide Ambulance service to the residents of the Village of Rye
Brook and such services are shared by the municipalities of Port Chester, the City of Rye
and the Village of Rye Brook based upon the population of each municipality;and
WHEREAS, the Village of Port Chester — Rye — Rye Brook Ambulance Corp.
Board recommended a $24,000.00 increase in the 2002 budget to be applied towards salary
increases for the Ambulance Corp. personnel;and
WHEREAS, the Village's proportionate share of that increase is $7,171.00.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Village of Rye Brook approves the recommended increase to
the 2002 budget of the Port Chester—Rye—Rye Brook Ambulance Corp. and the Village of
Rye Brook's share of this increase,which shall be no greater than $7,171.00,Thus, the total
2002 budget year contribution by the Village to the Port Chester — Rye — Rye Brook
Ambulance Corp. shall be $61,866.00.
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Degling Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Absent
Trustee Santon Voting Aye
Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye
13. Report from F.P. Clark on Zoning Amendments and Scheduling -joint Hearing with
Planning Board to Review Conceptual Changes to the Zoning Ordinance.
David S. Kvinge,Village Consultant presented a brief overview regarding the zoning
amendments and zoning ordinance. Mr. Kvinge stated that they reviewed the entire code
and highlighted areas of concern that have been identified as the most pressing. Mr. Kvinge
stated that completing the entire review of code for development oriented sections of the
village will be more comprehensive. Mr. Kvinge suggested that the board should be focusing
on making a short list and proposing a course of action regarding some of these issues. The
first item,notification requirements for public hearing/public meeting has been identified as
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a problem which we should address relatively quickly and effectively. The second item is
Ordinances which the planning board is currently re-evaluating. Third, there are more
effective techniques with the zoning code that could be addressed. Fourth, resources such
as roadways, roadways corridors need to be addressed. Fifth,need additional amendment to
strengthen recreation codes. Also,we need to correct spelling errors, typos, etc. and
complete missing definitions. Mr. Kvinge recommended taking on these items in small
chunks and revaluate remaining items and prioritize. Mr. Kvinge stated that we can't do
everything at once, it is too overwhelming, but this is a start.
Trustee Brackman thanked Mr. Kvinge for his thorough report and responding so quickly
and moving forward on this. Mayor Filipowski inquired about a joint hearing date. Mr.
Kvinge stated that he is waiting on the planning board to get a date. Mayor Filipowski
suggested trying for January 31st for a joint hearing between the two boards. Trustee
Deghng suggested changing the verbiage "owners" to "residents".Trustee Santon stated that
he was surprised about section I.D. regarding physical signage on property and stated that
this is not an effective policy. Trustee Santon stated that driving or walking and seeing a
large black sign with big white lettering is more effective than a newspaper or receiving a
nonce.
On a motion made by Trustee Santon, and seconded by Trustee Brackman the
following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2001 the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees
adopted a Resolution directing the Village's Planning Consultant to prepare a memorandum
detailing proposed changes to the Village Code with respect to certain zoning matters
including bulk standards and drainage; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Consultant has prepared such a memorandum,which has
been received and reviewed by the Board of Trustees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby schedules a joint meeting with the
Village of Rye Brook Planning Board to discuss the Village's Planning Consultant's
Memorandum to be held at 7:00 p.m. on January 31, 2002 in the Village Hall at 938 King
Street,Rye Brook, New York 10573.
14. Calling for a Public Iearing for the Consideration of the Campo Tier III Home Occupation
Application for 55 South Ridge Street.
Mr. Gary Gianfrancesco of Arconics Architecture addressed the board. Arconics
Architecture are the planners representing Mr.Joseph Campo, the applicant who proposes
to create a tier III home occupation use on the ground floor of an existing single family
residence at 55 S. Ridge Street.Mr. Gianfrancesco stated that this matter has been before the
planning board during the months of September, October, November, December and
January. Mr. Gianfrancesco also noted that the planning board has made a positive
recommendation to this board for its approval and that it is consistent with all of the zoning
and general regulations for home occupation use in Section 250-38C and conforms to the
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specific home office occupation requirements in Section 250-383a and also consistent with
the village of Rye Brook's most recent vision plan.Mr. Gianfrancisco noted that supporting
documentation has been submitted to the planning board regarding drainage calculations
and sewer analysis which have been reviewed. Mr. Gianfrancesco stated that they have
submitted a traffic engineering report which has been concurred with by Mike Galante of
Frederick P. Clark Associates, Inc. and that the proposed home occupation use would have
no measurable impact with the surrounding two family homes.
Trustee Brackman raised an issue regarding traffic heading north on Ridge Street and
turning into this property. Trustee Brackman wanted to know how the village plans to
address the traffic ins and outs. Mr. Gianfrancesco presented photos of the site distances to
the board and showed how far down on Ridge Street you can see a car in the driveway from
both directions and demonstrated a traffic analysis.
Trustee Brackman stated that at the public hearing, they will need to address if
someone is making a sudden left turn. Trustee Santon stated that the Board of Trustees has
not seen a resolution and has no reference regarding the planning board recommendations.
Trustee Santon also noted that he requires documentation well in advance to review and that
the property owners at 51 S. Ridge Street are very concerned about the driveway scenario
and have voiced their concerns.
On a motion made by Trustee Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Santon the
following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, Joseph Campo has made an application to the Village of Rye Brook
for a special permit to operate a Tier III Home Occupation, an insurance office, on the
ground floor of a single-family residence located at 55 South Ridge Street in an R2-F two-
family Residential Zoning District,which office will be operated from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 P.M.
Monday through Friday and will require modifications to the interior of the residence, the
construction of a handicapped accessible ramp, and the construction of five(5) space parking
lot;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye Brook Board of Trustees shall conduct a
public hearing on Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall located at 938
King Street Rye Brook, New York on the subject application;and
BE IT FU#THER RESOLVED, that the clerk shall publish a notice of public
hearing as required by law and the Applicant shall notify owners of all property within a
radius of 250 feet of the property line of the subject parcel of the application and the
proposed hearing by certified regular first class mail, return receipt requested. The notice
must be mailed between 15 and 10 days prior to the public hearing. Proof of service along
with the certified mail receipts and any return receipts received as of that date must be
presented to the Building Department by Friday, February 22, 2002.
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Degling Voting Aye
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Trustee Rand Absent
Trustee Santon Voting Aye
Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye
15. Setting Grievance Day
The Board of Trustees discussed availability that would be most convenient to the
residents alongwith the assessor's office.Trustee Santon recommended at the next meeting
to appoint an assessor on an interim basis because the current assessor is leaving.
On a motion made by Trustee Degling, and seconded by Trustee Santon the following
resolution has been adopted:
WHEREAS, the tentative assessment roll for the Village of Rye Brook will be
completed by the Assessor of the Village of Rye Brook, County of Westchester,on February
1, 2002;and
WHEREAS, said assessment roll may be seen and examined by any interested
person until the third Tuesday in February (February 19, 2002) at the Assessor's Office, 10
Pearl Street,Port Chester, New York, 10573;and
WHEREAS, persons having objections or grievances against the assessments must
file with the Assessor of the Village of Rye Brook,an application for review no later than the
third Tuesday in February, 2002.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Village of Rye
Brook Board of Trustees sitting as the Board of Assessment Review will meet on said third
Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at Village IIall, 938 King Street,Rye Brook, New York, 10573,
between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. to consider those applications that have been
filed on or before that date.
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee Degling Voting Aye
Tnistee Rand Absent
Trustee Santon Voting Aye
Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye
16. Appointing Inspector of Election for the 2002 Election
On a motion made by Trustee Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Degling the
following resolution has been adopted:
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 15-116 of the Election law, there shall be
two (2) inspectors of Election for each Election District in the Village Election to be held on
Tuesday, March 19, 2002 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following Chairpersons, Inspectors of Election
and Alternate Inspectors be hereby appointed:
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District Inspector Address Location
#20 Sonia Brigand, Chair 54 North Ridge Street PCMS
#20 Estelle Cohen 50 North Ridge Street PCMS
#21 Marie D'Ambrosio, Chair 56 Avon Circle,Apt. D PCMS
#21 Betty Sabourin 6 Lincoln Avenue PCMS
#21 Jane DiLeo 20 Wyman Street PCMS
#22 Linda Fricke, Chair 108 Old Orchard Road BBHS
#22 Eileen P. Fleming 50 Avon Circle BBIIS
#22 Maria Silvestri 94 Avon Circle BBHS
#23 Eugene Reich, Chair 11 Winthrop Drive RSS
#23 Joseph DelBianco 304 Tompkins Avenue RSS
#23 Mort Sobel 116 North Chatsworth Ave. RSS
#26 Mildred DiSanto, Chair 151 North Ridge Street PCHS
#26 Josephine Aulend 127 Ridge Street PCHS
#26 Jean Mendicino 81 Hillcrest Avenue PCHS
#27 Marion Aicher, Chair 17 Rock Ridge Drive RSS
#27 Marion Stephens 95 Avon Circle,Apt 2D RSS
927 Rita Bergman 387 North Ridge Street RSS
#29 Judy Uhry, Chair 19 Rockridge Drive RSS
#29 Mary Summa 50 N. Ridge Street RSS
#30 Agnes Kanning 16 Sheldon Street,Ardsley BBHS
#30 Mindy Aronowitz 1636 Mamaroneck Avenue BBHS
Mamaroneck
#31 Maria Varbaro, Chair 10 Paddock Road RSS
#31 Wflliam Lyons 6 Maywood Avenue RSS
#31 Allen J. Stolz 61 Doral Greens Drive W RSS
ALTERNATES
Rose Vecchiolla 55 Avon Circle
Norma Miller 12 Old Oak Road
Betty Greto 3 West Street
Mary Ellen Stephens 95A Avon Circle
William Peterson 37 Garibaldi Place
Trustee Brackman Voting Aye
Trustee DegHng Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Absent
Trustee Santon Voting Aye
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Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye
17. Schedule of Bills Payable
Trustee Santon questioned some of the bills payable such as the salt shed and
Sullivan architecture balm-ice of$5,100.00. Trustee Santon also requested that any time there
are exceeded allowances the board should be notified. Trustee San ton also questioned the
Port Chester Fire Training program which trains our firemen and how long is the training.
Mr. Bradbury stated that under our agreement, the village of Rye Brook is
responsible for the training of our own firefighters. Mr. Bradbury explained that we have a
fire training officer from Port Chester who trains the men but since he works days, the
village pays him on non-regular hours. Mr. Bradbury stated that there are a required amount
of training hours which takes coordination between both our firefighters and training
officers to complete. Trustee Santon noted on the Vista LLC invoice for$3,600,he would
like a summation report regarding Port Chester's fire payment he is requesting that the
village does not release the payment prior to the due date.
On a motion made by Trustee Brackman, and seconded by Trustee Degling the
following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the enclosed Schedule of Bills Payable representing payment for
services rendered, have been submitted to the Treasurer's Office for payment and
review, and have been certified by the Village Administrator.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves payment of the enclosed claims and
authorizes payment thereof.
Trustee Brackmap Voting Aye
Trustee Degling Voting Aye
Trustee Rand Absent
Trustee Santon Voting Aye
Mayor Filipowski Voting Aye
18. Approval of Minutes
Trustee Brackman stated that she was not here for the June 26, 2001 meeting.
Trustee Santon stated that he had not had a chance to read the minute and suggested put
adjourning them to the next session meeting or agenda meeting. Mayor Filipowski stated
that they would discuss at the February 12'hmeeting.
19. Administrator's Report
Mr. Bradbury addressed the board and reviewed the completed items which were as
follows:
■ Tamarack and Valley Terrace resurfacing.
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■ King Street sidewalks with the exception of a small section on the Rye Brook/Port
Chester border.
■ Sullivan Architecture presented their report about additional costs at the Fire Advisory
Board meeting two weeks ago.
■ The village has been pushing to have a meeting of the Westchester/Greenwich Task
Force Traffic Sub-Committee to discuss various traffic issues.
■ Dolph Rotfeld actively working on the Eastern Blind Brook study whereby a large
amount of mapping is already completed.
■ Westchester County has advised the village that they will be repaving Ridge Street in
2002 from King to Westchester Avenue.
■ The village is looking into a salt shed along with alternate types of salt coverage which
will save the village a substantial amount of money. This should be in place by the end of
the winter.
At this time, Mayor Filipowski asked if there were any comments from the public.
Mr. Ben Miloro, Rye Brook resident addressed the board regarding giving the compost
site to Blind Brook school. Mr. Miloro expressed concern about the potential soccer field
and raising the village's taxes. Mr. Miloro suggested using this land for a senior citizen
development and stated that Blind Brook already has an existing soccer field.
Trustee Santon recommended at the next meeting they discuss the Ellendale property
now that it has been demolished and addressed Mr. Miloro's concern regarding the compost
site. Mr. Santon stated that because it is a village owned property and village asset it should
be developed in the village. Mr. Santon also stated that building a soccer field would be the
first village owned soccer field. Trustee Santon also inquired about the availability of the
capital budget.
Mr. Bradbury stated that the capital budget will be available within the next two weeks.
Trustee Santon.recommended that the village get creative in its fundraising and grant
writing like Port Chester does and if we could use other sources of funding. Trustee Santon
also recommended looking into getting some new paving.
Trustee Santon raised a question regarding the traffic task force meeting and questioned
if the last time the village was at this meeting was in December 2000. Mayor Filipowski
stated that Mr. Christopher Russo, former Village Administrator went to Poughkeepsie to
talk to New York State about the situation.
Trustee Santon asked when was the last time we had meetings with them.Where are we
and what are the issues. Mayor Filipowski stated in September or August. Trustee Degling
stated that these meetings are held periodically and there were some delays because they
were completing the work on the Hutch and wanted to do some new traffic studies. These
studies were done and certain authorizations have been recommended and it was
recommended by the task force to go back to the drawing board and hold a new meeting.
Mr. Bradbury stated that they were trying to put together a meeting.
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January 22, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Filipowski announced the following.
■ Public Hearing on January 29s`on the Fire House Construction Committee meeting at
Village Hall at 7:30 p.m.
■ Grievance night February 19s` from 5 to 9 p.m.
■ Next Board of Trustees meeting February 12'h and February 20.
20. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 11:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Christopher Jadbury
Village Clerk
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