Mayor & Board of Trustees

Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting July 19, 2022 7:30 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor, New York was held at the William J. Vescio Community Center on the 19th of July, 2022 commencing at 7:30 p.m. Present Steven A. Vescio, Mayor Peter S. Chatzky, Deputy Mayor Kevin Hunt, Trustee Rhea Mallett, Trustee – Via Zoom Edward E. Midgley, Trustee Also Present Josh Ringel, Village Manager Josh Subin, Village Attorney Absent Christine Dennett, Village Clerk David Turiano, Village Engineer Pledge of Allegiance Continued Public Hearing Special Use Permit Application for Yeshivath Viznitz , 235 Elm Road Mr. Dan Patrick, Attorney for the Applicant, gave a brief update and status of their supplemental submission. He requested the Board adjourn the hearing to the first meeting of September. Mr. Keith Austin of 55 Hawthorn Place stated his property abutted the applicants and that there was no mention of faculty housing in the application. He further stated there was an existing violation on the property and it should be remedied before any action is taken. Mr. Frank Janos of 1 Berkley Court stated the owner and applicant were two different entities but had the same EIN number on their tax exempt application. He stated their application to the Assessor was filed poorly and misrepresented a number of items. 1 The Board stated that application was handled by the Town Assessor and the assessment process for the Village was an ongoing concern the Board was working to address. Village Attorney’s Subin and Barshov requested Mr. Janos give a copy of the documents he was referring to in his comments to the Village. Ms. Rhonda Bittle of N. State Road stated most of the applicant’s responses to questions had been vague. Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the public hearing to September 6, 2022. Continued Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 207, Vehicle and Traffic Deputy Mayor Chatzky gave a brief summary of the proposed changes and stated he’d like to reformat the document. There were no public comments. Upon motion by Trustee Midgley, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the public hearing to August 16, 2022. Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 81, Animals Deputy Mayor Chatzky explained the proposed changes and stated it would be more consistent with what is in practice and more protective of animals. Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Midgley, the Board voted unanimously to open the public hearing. There were no public comments. Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the public hearing to August 16, 2022. Board of Trustees Announcements  The Fire Department offered tips for Emergency Vehicle Response safety.  Former Briarcliff Manor resident, Cameron Young came in 2nd Place at the British Open. The Village commends him and wishes him the best.  The Board is seeking volunteers for the ARAC, ESAC and HAC. Send resumes and letters of interest to BOT@briarcliffmanor.org.  Condolences to the family of resident Tony DeNardis who owned Spaccarelli’s. 2 Village Manager’s Report  There have been a number of HVAC issues at various Village facilities. Parts are being ordered but are delayed.  A test phone call was done through NIXLE. Be sure to add your number if you want to receive them or opt out if you don’t.  Beat the Heat! Free admission to residents at the pool this Friday.  Be aware of heat exhaustion symptoms and please treat them seriously.  New traffic safety devices are being programmed and will be placed throughout the Village. Village Engineer’s Report  The DEC likes the dog park location and has requested some amendments to the permit application. Committee Reports Library Board:  Visit their website for program information. Recreation Advisory Committee:  Family Bingo night was fun and had some great prizes. Special thanks to Trustee Hunt for his gift card donation.  Upcoming Chamber Concert dates: 7/21, 7/28 and 8/4.  The Swim and Dive team is doing extremely well this season.  Specialty Camps are available for August.  Save the date for: o Trivia Night 8/11. o Community Day 9/10. o Corn Hole Tournament 9/16. Beautification Committee:  No report. Public Comments There were no public comments. Amend Master Fee Schedule – Special Use Permit Amendments Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Midgley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby amend the Master Fee Schedule for the Village of Briarcliff Manor as follows effective immediately: 3 Special Use Permit Description Current Fee Proposed Fee Amendment $0 $500.00 Original $700.00 Renewal $200.00 Roll Call: Trustee Mallett Aye Trustee Midgley Aye Trustee Hunt Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Budget Transfer - Capital Projects Close Out Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Midgley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize close out the following Capital Projects and authorize the following transfers: 4  Capital Projects Requiring Additional Funding To H1440.201.9ANS Village Engineer Capital-9A & No State Intersection $ (41,169.03) From H1140.201.21220 Law Park Drainage Basin $43,134.05* To H3120.201.22300 PD Supervisor Patrol $ (3,037.79) From H3120.201.22330 PD License Plate Readers 21/22 $3,381,94 To H8160.201.21420 6 YD Sanitation Truck $ (2,000.00) H8160.201.18222 Mason Dump Truck-2020 Bond $ (784.95) From H5110.201.21423 Sweeper 20/21 $ 5,411.35 Capital Project Transfers From: H8397.201.19225 Hydrant Replacement Project-Remaining $ 17,851.47 To: H8397.201.21530 Hydrant Stock Current Balance - $ 8.78 From: H5110.201.18221 Streetscape 1 -Westside-2020 Bond $ 15,035.82 To: H1440.201.21231 Streetscape Design- 11 & 111 Current Balance - $ 56,138.75 From: H1440.201.19219 VH/PD ADA Compliance Ramp $ 15,000.00 To: H1620.201.23160 Village Hall – Various Bldg Imprv/Fire Alarm Prj Current Balance - $ - From: TA-64 Wireless Maintenance Funds $ 5,500.00 To: H1440.201.18228 Cell Tree Current Balance - $ 5,500.00 Projects to Close H3410.201.22670 Fire/Awning/Overhand Replacement $ 6,000.00 H1440.201.21220 Law Park Drainage Basin $ 1,965.02 H3410.201.21680 Turnout Gear 20/21 $ 347.00 H3410.201.21671 FIRE Dept. Shed 20/21 $ 29.84 H8397.201.19225 Hydrant Replacement Project* $ - H5110.201.18221 Streetscape-Westside-2020 Bond $ - $ 8,341.86 Roll Call: Trustee Mallett Aye Trustee Midgley Aye Trustee Hunt Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Minutes Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Midgley, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of June 21, 2022 and July 5, 2022. 5 Adjournment Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:25pm. Respectfully Submitted By, Christine Dennett Village Clerk 6