Mayor & Board of Trustees

Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting December 21, 2021 7:30 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor, New York was held via zoom on the 21st of December, 2021 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 Josh Ringel, Village Manager Christine Dennett, Village Clerk Josh Subin, Acting Village Attorney David Turiano, Village Engineer Pledge of Allegiance Board of Trustees Announcements  Santa’s Express made its way through the Village over the weekend. Special thanks to all involved.  The Ice Rink is returning this year.  The BMFD offered tips for a healthy and safe holiday season.  A push for the Route 9A corridor safety will resume shortly.  Thanks to all Board Members, Staff and engaged residents for the hard work done during 2021. Looking forward to 2022! Village Manager’s Report by Village Manager Ringel  Village Hall will be closed on December 23, 24 and 31st.  There is a shift in the garbage schedule.  The PBA joint gift collection with Sleepy Hollow PBA was a big success.  Village Taxes are due by January 3, 2022.  Leaf pickup continues throughout the Village.  The Library meet and greet went well.  Happy and Healthy New Year to all! Police Outreach Report  No Report 1 Village Engineer’s Report  The Recreation Office hardening and remediation work has begun.  The ADA project is nearly complete and railings are being installed.  Cross Access Easements will be on the Capital Budget.  Mobility Enhancement Project will have another work session in January to address comments received. Committee Reports Library Board:  Check the website for upcoming programs.  There is a quilt creation display in the Library for the public to view. Recreation Advisory Committee:  The Winter Photo Challenge is through February 3rd.  Ice Skating permits are on sale.  The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday January 13th at 7PM. Beautification Committee:  No report. Public Comments Ms. Larisa Paulmeno of Tuttle Road thanked the Board for the Tuttle Road rehabilitation project. Authorize Village Manager to Execute an Agreement: Welby, Brady & Greenblatt, LLP Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, 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 a retainer agreement with Welby, Brady and Greenblatt, LLP for Services as set forth in the agreement. Roll Call: Trustee Werner Aye Trustee Midgley Aye Trustee Hunt Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye 2 Authorize Village Manager to Execute an Agreement: Philip M. Platz Esq., IAO Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, 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 a retainer agreement with Philip M. Platz Esq., IAO for Assessment Consulting Services as set forth in the agreement from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 at the rate of $90 per hour billed in 15 minute increments. Roll Call: Trustee Werner Aye Trustee Midgley Aye Trustee Hunt Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Adoption of Surplus Property Policy Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Werner, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby adopts the following Surplus Property Policy for the Village of Briarcliff Manor subject to non-material changes: 1. Purpose 1.1 To set forth guidelines for the disposal of surplus property. 2. Policy 2.0 The Village Manager is authorized to declare as surplus items of scrap metal and other materials, used equipment, motor vehicles, and other property items, provided such items have been certified in writing by the responsible department head as of no further use or need to the Village. The department head shall estimate the value of such items. 3. Procedure 3  3.1 For surplus items having a value of not more than $5,000, the Manager may utilize a method of disposal that is in the Village's best interests, including outright sale, public bid, or auction. 3.2 Any items declared as surplus and estimated to be of value greater than $5,000 shall only be disposed of after sealed bids or a public auction has occurred and the Board of Trustees has approved the sale by resolution. Roll Call: Trustee Werner Aye Trustee Midgley Aye Trustee Hunt Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Declaration of Surplus of Village Owned Vehicle Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Werner, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees does hereby declare the Village owned vehicle listed below as surplus and further authorizes the sale pursuant to a public bid. VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR - DPW - VEHICLES TO SURPLUS 2021 YEAR MAKE DESCRIPTION REPLACEMENT STATUS 2006 ELGIN SWEEPER REPLACED DECEMBER 2021 Roll Call: Trustee Werner Aye Trustee Midgley Aye Trustee Hunt Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Schedule a Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 38, Village Manager Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Werner, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: 4 BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing is hereby scheduled for the January 4, 2022 Board of Trustees meeting at 7:30pm to be held either in-person meeting at the William J. Vescio Community Center located at 1 Library Road, Briarcliff Manor, New York or Zoom Video Conference, depending on the State’s directives about gatherings to hear and discuss a proposed local law to amend Chapter 38, Village Manager of the Code of the Village of Briarcliff Manor. Roll Call: Trustee Werner Aye Trustee Midgley Aye Trustee Hunt Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Minutes Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Werner, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of December 7, 2021 as amended. Adjournment The Board wished a Happy Birthday to several staff members including Georgina Gualdino, Dan Curtis, Charlie Valt, Amy Kaplan, Mayor Vescio’s wife Jessica, former Mayor Bill Vescio, Deputy Mayor Chatzky and Trustee Midgley. Upon motion by Trustee Werner, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 8:03pm to go into an Executive Session to discuss contractual and litigation matters and stated they would adjourn immediately thereafter. Respectfully Submitted By, Christine Dennett Village Clerk 5