Mayor & Board of Trustees

Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting June 20, 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 20th 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 Philip Zegarelli, Village Manager Christine Dennett, Village Clerk Daniel Pozin, Village Attorney David Turiano, Village Engineer Pledge of Allegiance Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 157 Peddling and Soliciting Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to open the Public Hearing. Village Attorney Pozin explained the current law was unconstitutional and the proposed changes would extend the time to 9:00pm and exclude Sundays and Federal Holidays. There were no public comments. Upon motion by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Deputy Mayor DeRose, the Board voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing. Upon motion by Deputy Mayor DeRose, seconded by Trustee Zirman, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed the Local Law to amend Chapter 157 entitled “Peddling and Soliciting” of the Code of the Village of Briarcliff Manor to is hereby adopted. Board of Trustees Announcements by Trustee Zirman 1   The Library has many upcoming events. Visit the website for more information.  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. Mayor Sullivan congratulated all the recent graduates from all levels of schools. She thanked Sergeant Mike Bassett for his 40 years of service to the Village and wished him luck in his retirement. Village Managers Report by Village Manager Zegarelli  The Safe Routes to School project is nearly completed.  The new playground was installed but remains closed until the fence is up.  The Law Park Parking Lot Project will be revisited in the Spring.  The 9A/North State Road is virtually complete. A ribbon cutting will be scheduled for July.  Pleasantville Road paving is underway.  The Pocantico River Bridge work is delayed.  2018/2018 Tax Bills were mailed and the first installment is due by July 2nd. Public Comments Mr. Douglas Rohde of 369 Long Hill Road stated there was a proposal to subdivide 363 Long Hill Road and asked if there was a private meeting with the developer at a recent meeting. Mayor Sullivan stated there was no application before the Board of Trustees and they attended a Work Session as was their right as property owners. She stated their application was before the Planning Board. Award of Bid - Law Memorial Park Pond Dredging Upon motion by Trustee Zirman, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: WHEREAS the Village received 2 bids for the Law Memorial Park Pond Dredging Project (VM-1617-3); and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the bid for the Law Memorial Park Pond Dredging Project (VM-1617-3) is hereby awarded to Con-Tech 2 Construction Technology, Inc. with their bid proposal of $219,180 which will be charged to budget code H.1440.201.17242. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Con-Tech Construction Technology, Inc. for said project. Authorize Village Manager to Execute Professional Service Agreements Buckhurst, Fish & Jacquemart – B/BT District Zoning Text Amendments Mayor Sullivan stated the GEIS would help the Board to determine what the right path is to take regarding any changes to Zoning in the B/BT Zone. Village Attorney Pozin stated some of the monies would be recouped from developers. Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Wilson, 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 B/BT Zoning District Amendments and related Generic EIS as per their proposal totaling $99,710. Professional Consulting, LLC – Pine Road Pump Station and Tributary Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study Upon motion by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Deputy Mayor DeRose, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the Village Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Professional Consulting, LLC (PCI) to provide engineering design services for the Pine Road Pump Station Tributary Area Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study as per their proposal of $67,600. Budget Amendments Upon motion by Deputy Mayor DeRose, seconded by Trustee Zirman, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the budget for fiscal year 2018-2019 is hereby amended as follows: GENERAL FUND 3 B/BT ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS/GEIS FROM: A0909 FUND BALANCE $99,710 TO: A1010.490.18209 B ZONE $99,710 WATER FUND SANITARY SEWER STUDY FROM: F0909 FUND BALANCE $67,600 TO: F8120.460 SANITARY SEWER CONTRACTUAL $67,600 Authorize the Village Manager to Execute Agreements Westchester County to Transfer Responsibility of Pleasantville Road Village Manager Zegarelli stated the actual transfer would not occur until the projects were done to the Board’s satisfaction. Upon motion by Trustee Zirman, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the Village Manager to execute an Inter-Municipal Agreement with Westchester County to transfer responsibility of Pleasantville Road to the Village of Briarcliff Manor pursuant to Section 115-b of the Highway Law and subject to non-substantive changes deemed necessary by the Village Manager or Village Counsel. New York State Department of Transportation 2018-2019 Municipal Snow and Ice Agreement Extensions Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation to extend the Indexed Lump Sum Municipal Snow and Ice Agreement for the period from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 in the amount of $4,337.50. Schedule a Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 172 “Signs” Upon motion by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Deputy Mayor DeRose, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: 4 BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing is hereby scheduled for the July 11, 2018 at 8:00pm Board of Trustees meeting to hear and discuss a proposed local law to amend Chapter 172 entitled “Signs” in the Code of the Village of Briarcliff Manor. Fire Department Memberships The Board thanked the new members for volunteering. Upon motion by Deputy Mayor DeRose, seconded by Trustee Zirman, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby approve the membership of Christopher N. Marano to the Briarcliff Manor Hook and Ladder Company. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby approve the membership of Paul Bianco to the Briarcliff Manor Hook and Ladder Company. Declare Intent to Become Lead Agency Under SEQRA – B/BT District Zoning Text Amendments Upon motion by Trustee Zirman, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Village of Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees (“Board of Trustees”) has received a Full Environmental Assessment Form (“EAF”) Part 1 for the proposed Planned Office Building and Laboratory (B) District and Business Transitional (BT) District Zoning Text Amendments (“Proposed Action”) prepared by BFJ Planning, dated June 19, 2018; and WHEREAS, the proposed action discussed in the Full EAF is the potential adoption of zoning text amendments to permit single-family residential and multi- family residential as special permit uses in the B and BT Districts in accordance with recent amendments to the Village’s Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has determined that the Proposed Action is subject to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQR”), that it does not involve any federal agency, and that it will involve other agencies; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees reviewed the Full EAF Part 1 for preliminary assessment of environmental impacts of the Proposed Action under SEQR; and 5 WHEREAS, the Proposed Action has primarily local impacts and the Board of Trustees is the only local agency involved in the Proposed Action which has the governmental powers for the investigation into impacts of the Proposed Action and the greatest capability for providing the most thorough environmental assessment of the Proposed Action; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that based on the information contained in the Full EAF Part 1, the Board of Trustees preliminarily classifies the Proposed Action as a Type I Action under SEQR pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617.4(b)(2), and RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Village of Briarcliff Manor or her designee is authorized to sign the Full EAF Part 1; and RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees declares its intent to act as Lead Agency for the purpose of reviewing the environmental impacts of the Proposed Action under SEQR; and RESOLVED, that a notice of the Board of Trustees’ intent to serve as Lead Agency for the purpose of reviewing the environmental impacts of the Proposed Action under SEQR pursuant to 6 NYCRR §617.6(a) shall be transmitted to Involved Agencies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted. Vote: Ayes: Trustee Hunt Trustee Wilson Deputy Mayor DeRose Trustee Zirman Mayor Sullivan Nays: None Change of meeting dates Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to make the following changes to the upcoming meeting schedule: Work Session on June 27, 2018 at 6:00pm 6 Cancel the July 5, 2018 Work Session and Regular Meeting Schedule a Work Session at 6:00pm on July 11, 2018 with a Regular Meeting at 8:00pm. Schedule a Work Session at 6:30pm on July 25, 2018 with a Regular Meeting at 8:00pm. Minutes Upon motion by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Deputy Mayor DeRose, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of June 6, 2018. Adjournment Upon motion by Deputy Mayor DeRose, seconded by Trustee Zirman, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:58pm. Respectfully Submitted By, Christine Dennett Village Clerk 7