Mayor & Board of Trustees

Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting September 20, 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 20th of September, 2022 commencing at 7:30 p.m. Present Steven A. Vescio, Mayor Peter S. Chatzky, Deputy Mayor Kevin Hunt, Trustee Rhea Mallett, Trustee Edward E. Midgley, Trustee Also Present Christine Dennett, Village Clerk David Turiano, Acting Village Manager/Village Engineer Josh Subin, Village Attorney Absent Josh Ringel, Village Manager Pledge of Allegiance Continued Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 207, Vehicle and Traffic Deputy Mayor Chatzky explained the proposed changes. Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing. Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed local law to amend Chapter 207, Vehicle and Traffic is hereby adopted. Continued Public Hearing to Create a New Chapter 47, Public Meetings Deputy Mayor Chatzky explained the proposed changes. Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing. 1 Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed local law to create a new Chapter 47, Public Meetings is hereby adopted. Board of Trustees Announcements  The Fire Department gave tips on safe use of fire pits.  There were some noise complaints over the weekend. A recap of the law was given. Acting Village Manager/Village Engineer’s Report  FEMA has authorized reimbursement for Isaias in the amount of $470,000.  The FEMA reimbursement for COVID is being submitted.  The timeline for the Mobility Enhancement Project was reviewed.  Paving will begin the first week of October.  A meeting was held with the merchants regarding the cross access easement project.  Waiting on final approval for the DEC permit for the trail and dog park.  Work will begin on the portion of the bike trail connection that is outside of the wetland area. Committee Reports Library Board:  September is Library Card signup month.  Visit their website for program information. Recreation Advisory Committee:  Save the date for: o Corn Hole League begins 9/20. o Family Trivia Night 9/30 o New Neighbor Network and Scarecrow Event 10/1 o Window Painting 10/15 o Ragamuffin Parade 10/29 o Senior Trip to Kingston in October. Beautification Committee:  No report. Public Comments There were no public comments. 2 Schedule a Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 126, Fireworks Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing is hereby scheduled for the October 11, 2022 Board of Trustees meeting at 7:30pm at the William J. Vescio Community Center located at 1 Library Road, Briarcliff Manor, New York to hear and discuss a proposed local law to Amend Chapter 126, Fireworks. Resolution in Support of Assembly Bill A-9079/Senate Bill S8378 Amending Environmental Conservation Law by Adding New Section 24- 0513, Local Freshwater Wetlands Pesticide Prohibition Trustee Mallett gave a brief explanation of the proposed bills. Upon motion by Trustee Mallett, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, New York State Assembly Bill A-9079 sponsored by Assemblymember Chris Burdick and New York State Senate Bill S8378 sponsored by Senator Peter Harckham seeks to amend the Environmental Conservation Law to restore certain home rule rights to local governments; and WHEREAS, the legislation states as follows: A local government that has implemented a freshwater wetlands protection law or ordinance in accordance with section 24-0501 of this title may adopt a local law or ordinance to prohibit the application of pesticides to wetlands it regulates; provided, however, that any such law or ordinance shall not prohibit pesticide applications for the control of invasive species identified pursuant to title 17 of article 9 of this chapter, pests of significant public health importance, noxious weeds designated by the department as injurious to ecosystem health, or for the protection of critical native plant species. Any local law or ordinance adopted pursuant to this section shall take effect on the first day of January after it shall have been adopted, and WHEREAS, wetlands protection is critical to the Village of Briarcliff Manor to protect drinking water and to provide flood plains protection. Now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Village of Briarcliff Manor 1. That the Village Board does hereby support Bill Number A9079/S8378 3 2. The Village Board urges Governor Kathy Hochul to sign this critical legislation. 3. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Office of the Governor, Senator Harckham, Assemblymember Burdick, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, County Executive George Latimer, Sustainable Westchester and the Westchester Municipal Officials Association. Village Justice Court Annual Auditor’s Report for FY 2021-2022 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 Justice Court conducted an Independent Audit for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 in accordance with Section 2019-a of the Uniform Justice Court Act. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve and accept into the record the Village Justice Court Independent Audit for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Roll Call: Trustee Mallett Aye Trustee Midgley Aye Trustee Hunt Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Fire Department Memberships The Board thanked all the new members for volunteering. Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Mallett, 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 Manny Schofield to the Scarborough Engine Company. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby approve the under 18 membership of Peter Stoop to the Scarborough Engine Company. 4 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby approve the membership of Rajeesh Chattergoon 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 Steven Bromberg to the Briarcliff Fire Company. Creation of Additional Member Positions on Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has received an increasing amount of interest in joining committees; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees desires to promote volunteerism in the Village and be representative of the community; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees from time to time as it deems necessary for the proper carrying out of a committee’s functions shall determine the size and purpose of each such committee to facilitate the efficient operations of the committee; and WHEREAS, the Policies and Procedures for Advisory and Ad-hoc Committees provides that the Committee membership will be limited to a workable odd number; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby increases the number of committee members on the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee from seven to nine members effective immediately. Chairperson Appointment - ESAC Mayor Vescio appointed Padma Sridhir as Chairperson of the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee for a term to expire on April 1, 2023. The Board requested resumes for anyone interested in any of the Board/Committee vacancies. Minutes 5 Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of September 6, 2022 as amended. Adjournment Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Midgley, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:32pm. Respectfully Submitted By, Christine Dennett Village Clerk 6