Mayor & Board of Trustees

Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting June 6, 2018 8:00 p.m. The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor, New York was held in the Village of Briarcliff Manor at the William J. Vescio Community Center, at 1 Library Road, Briarcliff Manor, New York on the 6th of June, 2018 commencing at 8:00 p.m. Present Lori A. Sullivan, Mayor Cesare DeRose, Jr. Deputy Mayor Kevin Hunt, Trustee Mark L. Wilson, Trustee Bryan Zirman, Trustee Also Present Christine Dennett, Village Clerk Daniel Pozin, Village Attorney Edward Ritter, Village Treasurer David Turiano, Village Engineer Absent Philip Zegarelli, Village Manager Pledge of Allegiance Board of Trustees Announcements by Trustee Hunt  The Library has many upcoming events. Visit the website for more information.  The Friends of the Library are seeking new members.  The School’s Out for Summer will be on June 22nd.  The 2018 pool season is underway. Get your passes!  The Swim and Dive Team began their season on June 5 th.  Day Camp is full and a waitlist is available.  The fields are open for use.  The Spring/Summer Brochure is online.  Sign up for Recreation News and Village News on the Village website.  Sergeant Michael Bassett is retiring on Friday, June 8th after 34 years of service to the Village. The Board thanked him for his dedicated service. Village Managers Report by Village Treasurer Ritter 1   There will be a Safe Routes to School meeting with the Department of Transportation scheduled soon.  The new playground is going to be installed shortly.  Horsechestnut Road paving is on hold.  The 9A/North State Road is virtually complete.  Pleasantville Road paving will begin soon.  The Pocantico River Bridge work is delayed. Paving will be done before the bridge work.  2018/2018 Tax Bills were mailed and the first installment is due by July 2nd.  Semi-annual hydrant flushing is continuing.  All outstanding water bills have been transferred to tax Public Comments Mrs. Joanne Ahearn of 130 Tuttle Road stated she had been a resident for 21 years and she and her neighbors were concerned with the condition of the former Pace property. She stated she had called the Village several times and the DPW mowed the grass but she feared it would continue to not be maintained. She asked that they respect the community and maintain the property appropriately. Mayor Sullivan stated Special Counsel had been retained to address the issue. Mr. Bruce Yeager of 450 Central Drive stated he still hadn’t gotten responses to his inquiries on May 16th and asked what the Village was doing regarding the light emitting off The Club site. Village Engineer Turiano stated he would get him the information he requested and the documents were available in the dropbox. Schedule Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 157 Peddling and Soliciting The Board requested the proposed changes exclude Federal Holidays if allowable. Mayor Sullivan stated the Board would look into further amendments in the future. Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing is hereby scheduled for the June 20, 2018 at 8:00pm Board of Trustees meeting to hear and discuss a proposed local law to amend Chapter 157 entitled “Peddling and Soliciting” in the Code of the Village of Briarcliff Manor. Awards of Bid 2 Bus Bid Upon motion by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Deputy Mayor DeRose, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the bid for the furnishing of Bus Transportation Services for various Summer Camp programs operated by the Recreation and Parks Department (VM-1819-1) is hereby awarded to Briarcliff Bus Co., Inc. of Briarcliff Manor, New York as per the rates in the attached schedule. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Briarcliff Bus Co., Inc. for the furnishing of Bus Transportation Services for the Recreation and Parks Department. 3 4 Law Memorial Park Pond Dredging The agenda item was tabled to the next meeting. Law Memorial Park Parking Lot Reconstruction The Board requested clarity on subcontractors being available. The agenda item was tabled to the next meeting. Authorize Village Manager to Execute Professional Service Agreements Buckhurst, Fish & Jacquemart – B/BT District Zoning Text Amendments The agenda item was tabled to the next meeting. Buckhurst, Fish & Jacquemart – Proposal for Recreation Study Mayor Sullivan requested the survey done by the Recreation Committee be given to the consultants to review. Upon motion by Deputy Mayor DeRose, seconded by Trustee Zirman, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the Village a Professional Services Agreement with Buckhurst, Fish and Jacquemart for Planning Consulting Services to prepare a Recreation Study as per their proposal totaling $17,500. Professional Consulting, LLC – Pine Road Pump Station and Tributary Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study The agenda item was tabled to the next meeting. Authorize the Village Manager to Execute an Agreement with Westchester County for the Purpose of Undertaking a Community Development Program The agenda item was tabled to the next meeting. Budget Amendments The Board thanked the Friends of the Library for their donation. Upon motion by Trustee Zirman, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: 5 BE IT RESOLVED that the budget for fiscal year 2018-2019 is hereby amended as follows: GENERAL FUND RECREATION STUDY FROM: A0909 FUND BALANCE $17,500 TO: A1010.490.18210 RECREATION STUDY $17,500 LIBRARY FUND FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY GIFT FOR E-BOOKS INCREASE EXPENSE: L7410.206 MATCHING EXPENSES $5,660.46 INCREASE REVENUE: L0101.2705 GIFTS/DONATIONS $5,660.46 Schedule a Special Meeting/Work Session for June 14, 2018 Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that a Work Session of the Board of Trustees is hereby scheduled for Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 6:30 pm with a Special Meeting at 8:00pm for limited agenda items. Minutes Upon motion by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Deputy Mayor DeRose, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of May 16, 2018. Adjournment Upon motion by Deputy Mayor DeRose, seconded by Trustee Zirman, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:54pm. Respectfully Submitted By, Christine Dennett Village Clerk 6