Mayor & Board of Trustees

Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting July 11, 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 11th of July, 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 Swearing In Mayor Sullivan swore in Thomas Nacke as Police Sergeant. Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 172 “Signs” Village Attorney Pozin explained the proposed revisions to the law. Village Engineer Turiano stated accessory signs were already permitted and this would add an additional category. Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to open the Public Hearing. 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 Trustee Wilson, seconded by Deputy Mayor DeRose, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: 1 BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed Local Law to amend Chapter 172 entitled “Signs” of the Code of the Village of Briarcliff Manor to is hereby adopted. Board of Trustees Announcements by Trustee Wilson  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 Spring/Summer Brochure is online.  Enjoy the Summer! Mayor Sullivan congratulated the DeRose family for getting second place at Family Fun Night. The first of four concerts in Law Park will be on July 12th. Village Managers Report by Village Manager Zegarelli  The Safe Routes to School project is nearly completed. The signal was installed on Pleasantville Road and Ingham Road.  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 on July 22nd.  Pleasantville Road striping will be done shortly.  The Pocantico River Bridge work is delayed.  2018/2018 Tax Bills were mailed and the first installment is due by July 2nd.  Congratulations to newly promoted Sergeant, Thomas Nacke. Public Comments Steven Vescio of Old Briarcliff Road stated he was concerned about the condition of the sidewalk between North State Road and Poplar Road. He stated the contractor should fix it immediately. Village Engineer Turiano stated there was a lot of work done in the area and the safety concerns needed to be addressed. Mayor Sullivan requested it be looked at right away. Police Sergeant Promotion Upon motion by Deputy Mayor DeRose, seconded by Trustee Zirman, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: 2  BE IT RESOLVED, that Thomas Nacke of Buchanan, New York is hereby promoted to the position of Police Sergeant at an annual salary of $126,437.16 effective at 12:01 a.m. on July 12, 2018. Authorize the Village Manager to Execute an Amendment to an Agreement with New York State Department of Transportation 2017-2018 Municipal Snow and Ice Agreement Upon motion by Trustee Zirman, seconded by Trustee Hunt, 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 amend the Indexed Lump Sum Municipal Snow and Ice Agreement for the period from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Tax Abatement – 65 Holly Place Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, a Small Claims Assessment Review was filed on behalf of the property owner for 65 Holly Place (Parcel ID 104.08-1-56); and WHEREAS, a Stipulation of Settlement and Order in the Small Claim Assessment Review has been issued for the property at 65 Holly Place for the 2017 Town assessment year, Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Village assessment roll; and WHEREAS, the Stipulation of Settlement and Order was received after the finalization of the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 assessment roll and the approval of the budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019; WHEREAS, the Stipulation of Settlement and Order reduced the tax assessment for the subject property for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 assessment roll by $98,500 from $948,600 to $850,000; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the refund of the tax bill for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 in the amount of $541.81 and the abatement of the tax bill based upon the reduced assessment values in the Stipulation of Settlement and Order. New Assessed Assessed Assessment Original Tax Reduced Tax Year Address Value Value Reduction Amount Amount Refund Abatement 2017 65 Holly Place $948,600 $850,000 $98,600 $5,212.56 $4,670.75 $541.81 $0 3 98.05-2-55 $123,600 $541.81 $0 TOTAL TOTAL AV REVENUE TOTAL REDUCTION REDUCTION ABATEMENT Appointment of Library Board Member The Board thanked her for volunteering. 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 of the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby make the following appointment: Andrea Ziltzer as a member of the Library Board to fill the unexpired term of Jennifer Milani that will expire on December 31, 2020. Resolution Adopting Positive Declaration, Intent to Prepare Generic Environmental Impact Statement, and Scoping Session Mayor Sullivan requested the resolution be placed on all upcoming agendas to enable the Board to adopt it when they were ready. She stated the Board was committed to moving forward but wanted to take a closer look at the numbers. She encouraged all residents to attend meetings and stay informed and engaged throughout the process The item was tabled to the next meeting. Schedule a Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 207 of the Code of the Village of Briarcliff Manor Relative to Parking Limits on Portions of Pleasantville Road and Municipal Lots Upon motion by Trustee Zirman, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing is hereby scheduled for the July 25, 2018 at 8:00pm Board of Trustees meeting to hear and discuss a proposed local law amend Chapter 207 of the Code of the Village of Briarcliff Manor Relative to Parking Limits on Portions of Pleasantville Road and Municipal Lots Minutes Upon motion by Deputy Mayor DeRose, seconded by Trustee Zirman, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of June 20, 2018. Adjournment 4 Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:41pm. Respectfully Submitted By, Christine Dennett Village Clerk 5