Mayor & Board of Trustees

Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting November 24, 2020 7:30 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor, New York was held remotely via Zoom on the 24th of November, 2020 commencing at 7:30 p.m. Present Steven A. Vescio, Mayor Peter S. Chatzky, Deputy Mayor Kevin Hunt, Trustee Edward E. Midgley, Trustee Sabine Werner, Trustee Also Present Philip Zegarelli, Village Manager John Murtagh, Acting Village Attorney Christine Dennett, Village Clerk David Turiano, Village Engineer Pledge of Allegiance Continuation of Public Hearing - Amend Chapter 131, Wetlands Deputy Mayor Chatzky gave a brief synopsis the proposed law. Mr. Steven Kavee of Ingham Road gave suggestions to include in the proposed law and stated the wetland buffer health impacted the health of the wetlands themselves. He further stated the CAC should work in concert with the Planning Board, not impede it. Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Werner, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the public hearing to December 15, 2020. Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Werner Aye Trustee Midgley Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Continuation of Public Hearing - Chapter 220-19 Fees 1 Upon motion by Trustee Werner, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board voted unanimously to open the Public Hearing. Deputy Mayor Chatzky gave a brief synopsis the proposed law. There were no comments. Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the public hearing to December 1, 2020. Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Werner Aye Trustee Midgley Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Continuation of Public Hearing - Chapter 186 Streets and Sidewalks Deputy Mayor Chatzky gave a brief synopsis the proposed law. There were no comments. Upon motion by Trustee Werner, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the public hearing to December 1, 2020. Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Werner Aye Trustee Midgley Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Continuation of Public Hearing - Amend Comprehensive Plan – B Zone Recommendations Deputy Mayor Chatzky gave a brief synopsis the proposed changes. There were no comments. Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to close the Public Hearing. Roll Call: 2 Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Werner Aye Trustee Midgley Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Midgley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed amendments to the Village of Briarcliff Manor Comprehensive Plan as set forth in Draft Comprehensive Plan B Zone Recommendations are hereby adopted. Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Werner Aye Trustee Midgley Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Public Hearing – Omnibus – Chapter 172 “Signs”, Chapter 195 “Taxation” with regard to Article I thereof entitled Business Investment Exemption and Chapter 220 “Zoning” with regard to the establishment of CT Zones in the Village Deputy Mayor Chatzky gave a brief synopsis the proposed changes. Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to open the Public Hearing. Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Werner Aye Trustee Midgley Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye The Board noted that a letter was received from Zarin and Steinmetz. Upon motion by Trustee Werner, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the Public Hearing to December 1, 2020. Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye 3 Trustee Werner Aye Trustee Midgley Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Board of Trustees Announcements • November is “Dinovember” at the Library. In addition they many virtual programs and curbside pickup available. Visit their website for more information. • BMFD offered Thanksgiving safety tips and asked for volunteers to join the Department. • There are several Recreation Programs available. Platform Tennis, a new Running Club, Geo-caching Challenge, Senior Shopping and many more. Sign up for their E-News and visit their site for more information. • November 28th is Small Business Saturday. Support local vendors. • Please support the Village’s effort to make Route 9A safer. • Residents are reminded to continue to be diligent with COVID safety measures. Village Manager’s Report by Village Manager Zegarelli • Village Offices are closed Thursday and Friday. • Garbage and Recycling schedules shift due to Thanksgiving closures. • Leaf pickup continues. • Scarborough Station Parking Permits are on sale. • Village Taxes are due by December 31st. Village Engineer’s Report by Village Engineer Turiano • 345 Scarborough Road is making progress in addressing their violations. • Hydrant Replacement Project will begin soon. • Village Hall ADA: Is out to bid and due back in December. • The Village joined an Energy Smart Home program. More details will be available. Police Outreach Report • The PBA is holding their annual toy and coat drive. • The Village hired a new Officer and they’re excited to have him aboard. • 9pm Routine. Make sure your cars and doors are locked and no valuables are left it the car. Committee Reports Beautification Committee: • No report. Recreation Advisory Committee: • Letters to Santa can be delivered up until December 14th. 4  • Many virtual events throughout the Holiday Season. • The next meeting is December 9th. • The clay courts are closing for the season. • Platform Tennis is available. Library Board: • Curbside service continues. • No in person browsing at this point. • Many virtual events. Happy Birthday to staff members Shelley Glick, Ed Torhan and Darlene Casarella. Public Comments There were no public comments. Schedule Public Hearing – Chapter 220-10 – Residential Townhouses RT4B Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, 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 December 1, 2020 Board of Trustees meeting at 7:30pm to hear and discuss a proposed local law amending Chapter 220-10 Residential Townhouses RT4B of the Code of the Village of Briarcliff Manor. Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Werner Aye Trustee Midgley Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Acceptance of Donation from the Friends of the Library Upon motion by Trustee Werner, seconded by Trustee Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby accepts a donation in the amount of $2,675.05 from the Friends of Briarcliff Manor Public Library, Inc for the purposes of purchasing architecture/home design books and furniture in the name of Patron Alice Goldstein and the Board of Trustees also hereby accepts a donation in the amount of $1,199.98 from the Westchester Library System, Inc for the purposes of purchasing two Chromebooks amend the 20/21 Budget as proposed below: 5 Increase Library Fund Revenue – Special Rev, Gifts, Donations (L0108.2705) by $2,675.05 Increase Library Fund Expense – Special Matching Expenses (L0108.2705) by $2,675.05 Increase Library Fund Revenue – Special Rev, Gifts, Donations (L0108.2705) by $1,199.98 Increase Library Fund Expense – Special Matching Expenses (L0108.2705) by $1,199.98 Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Werner Aye Trustee Midgley Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Budget Transfers Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: Roll Call: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the following budget transfers for FY 2020-2021: CONTINGENT ACCOUNT TO RETIREMENT EXPENSE LINES 6 From: A1990.499 Contingency-General $60,997 F1990.499 Contingency-Water 7,207 L7410.103 Library-Part Time 2,180 To: Retirement & Pension- A3120-840 Police Retirement 650,000 685,733 (35,733) A1010-840 Retirement & Pension 1,040 1,093 (53) A1110-840 Retirement & Pension 21,435 22,520 (1,085) A1230-840 Retirement & Pension 23,128 24,298 (1,170) A1325-840 Retirement & Pension 19,042 20,005 (963) A1410-840 Retirement & Pension 12,245 12,864 (619) A1440-840 Retirement & Pension 24,934 26,195 (1,261) A1490-840 Retirement & Pension 32,908 34,573 (1,665) A1620-840 Retirement & Pension 1,927 2,025 (97) A1640-840 Retirement & Pension 16,933 17,790 (857) A3620-840 Retirement & Pension 24,326 25,557 (1,231) A5110-840 Retirement & Pension 88,856 93,352 (4,496) A5112-840 Retirement & Pension 1,950 2,048 (98) A5142-840 Retirement & Pension 9,880 10,380 (500) A5182-840 Retirement & Pension 10,368 10,892 (524) A7020-840 Retirement & Pension 51,245 53,837 (2,592) A7110-840 Retirement & Pension 45,633 47,942 (2,309) A7311-840 Retirement & Pension 160 168 (8) A7314-840 Retirement & Pension 1,140 1,198 (58) A7315-840 Retirement & Pension 490 514 (24) A7610-840 Retirement & Pension 2,675 2,810 (135) A8010-840 Retirement & Pension 260 273 (13) A8020-840 Retirement & Pension 650 683 (33) A8090-840 Retirement & Pension 17,351 18,229 (878) A8160-840 Retirement & Pension 61,365 64,470 (3,104) A8510-840 Retirement & Pension 10,637 11,175 (538) A8989-840 Retirement & Pension 18,757 19,706 (949) F1640-840 Retirement & Pension 5,731 6,021 (290) F8120-840 Retirement & Pension 11,613 12,200 (588) F8310-840 Retirement & Pension 67,666 71,089 (3,424) F8320-840 Retirement & Pension 14,364 15,091 (727) F8340-840 Retirement & Pension 43,069 45,248 (2,179) L7410-840 Retirement & Pension 43,101 45,281 (2,180) 2020/21 ERS Budget 684,879 719,529 (34,650) Total Transfer needed 70,384 Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye 7 Trustee Werner Aye Trustee Midgley Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Establishment of Restricted Accounts for Recreation Fees Related to the Creation of New Dwelling Units and related Budget Amendment Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby establishes Restricted Accounts in the CD Fund for deposits of Recreation Fees related to the creation of New Dwelling Units, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees hereby accepts the Recreation fee from Landmark Enterprise, LLC for the creation of a new dwelling unit related to PB-1-2020 Landmark Realty, LLC a two lot subdivision at 320 Elm Road and approved by the Planning Board on September 10, 2020 and amends the 2020/2021 Budget as listed below: Increase Revenue – Recreation Fees (CD0107-2770-320ELM) by $12,000 Increase Expenses – Recreation Fees Matching Expenses (CD7020-400-320ELM) by $12,000 Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Werner Aye Trustee Midgley Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Reappointment of Library Board Members Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby reappoints Andrea Ziltzer as a Member of the Library Board for a term which expires on December 31, 2025. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby reappoints Robert Fetonti as a Member of the Library Board for a term which expires on December 31, 2025. 8 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby reappoints Javad Shabani as a Member of the Library Board for a term which expires on December 31, 2025. Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Werner Aye Trustee Midgley Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Adoption of Parks and Recreation Study Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that Board of Trustees does hereby adopts the Village of Briarcliff Manor Parks and Recreation Study prepared by BFJ Planning dated November 3, 2020. Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Werner Aye Trustee Midgley Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Minutes Upon motion by Trustee Werner, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of November 10, 2020. Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Werner Aye Trustee Midgley Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Adjournment Upcoming meetings are December 1, 2020 at 6pm and December 8, 2020 at 6:30pm. 9 Happy Thanksgiving to all! Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Werner, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 9:32pm. Respectfully Submitted By, Christine Dennett Village Clerk 10