Mayor & Board of Trustees

Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting May 7, 2024 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 7th of May, 2024 commencing at 7:30 p.m. Present Steven A. Vescio, Mayor Peter S. Chatzky, Deputy Mayor Kevin Hunt, Trustee Rhea Mallett, Trustee Malcolm Netburn, Trustee Also Present Josh Ringel, Village Manager Christine Dennett, Village Clerk Josh Subin, Village Attorney Pledge of Allegiance Continued Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 90, Article V, Vacant Building Registry Deputy Mayor Chatzky explained the proposed changes. There were no public comments. Upon motion by Trustee Netburn, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, 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: SEQR NEGATIVE DECLARATION AMENDMENTS TO VILLAGE CODE CHAPTER 90, Article V. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor, Westchester County, New York, is proposing to amend Village Code Chapter 90. Building Construction and Fire Prevention, Article V. Vacant Building Registry to expand registration requirements to include buildings where only a portion of the building is vacant, expands the tools available to the enforcement officer to identify vacant buildings, and adds additional inspection and fee provisions (the “Proposed Action”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617 (“SEQR”) the Project is classified as an Unlisted Action; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor have conducted an Uncoordinated Review of the Proposed Action under SEQR and is the Lead Agency for the SEQR review of this Unlisted Action; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor reviewed a Short Environmental Assessment Form (Short EAF) Parts 1, 2 and 3 dated March 18, 2024. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617, State Environmental Quality Review, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby confirms its Lead Agency designation for the SEQR Review of the Proposed Action. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review Act) of the Environmental Conservation Law, the Lead Agency has determined that the Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment for the reasons enumerated in the attached Negative Declaration Form (Short EAF Part 3). BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this SEQR Negative Declaration resolution shall have an effective date of May 7, 2024. Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed local law to amend Chapter 90, Article V, Vacant Building Registry is hereby adopted. Board of Trustees Announcements  Huge thanks to the community for attending the Fire Department Open House on April 28th.  Upcoming dates: o Pool opens Sunday, May 26th. o Summer Season Kickoff Event – Free concert and Food Trucks on May 31st. o Summer Program and Pool Permits sales open on April 29th.  Recreation is still hiring for some seasonal positions.  An Older Americans Luncheon is being held on May 17th.  NYSDOT is allocating $20,000,000 for the Route 9A design. Thank you to Andrea Stewart Cousins, Peter Harckham, Mary Jane Shimsky and Dana Levenberg for their support.  A call for volunteers for Village Boards and Committees. Please submit letter of interest and resumes to BOT@briarcliffmanor.gov. Village Manager’s Report  Public Service Week is next week.  The Village hosted an Arbor Day Celebration and planted some trees in honor. The Village is applying to be a Tree City and was awarded a $70,000 grant for tree maintenance.  Con Edison has marked trees for pruning and removal. Public Comments Mr. John Mazzola of 81 South State Road asked what the 9A funds would be used for and if specific buildings were targeted in the vacant building registry. Mayor Vescio stated the 9A funds were for the modernization of the Route 9A corridor to widen lanes, improve drainage, traffic flow etc and the vacant building registry would apply equally to all vacant buildings. Confirmation and Authorization of the Execution of a License and Maintenance Agreement with Briarcliff Manor Boy Scout Troop 12 Upon motion by Trustee Netburn, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby confirm and authorize the Village Manager’s execution of a license and maintenance agreement with Briarcliff Manor Boy Scout Troop 12 for the installation of items noted in Schedule A at Chilmark Park and Lynn McCrum Field with the terms and conditions provided in the agreement. Schedule a Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 220-6E, Special Use Permits Conditions and Safeguards Deputy Mayor Chatzky explained the proposed changes. Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing is hereby scheduled for the May 21, 2024 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 220-6E, Special Use Permits Conditions and Safeguards. Authorize the Village Manager to Execute an Inter-Municipal Agreement with Westchester County for the Installation of a Mutual Aid Radio Station and Related Equipment Upon motion by Trustee Mallett, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute an Inter-municipal Agreement with Westchester County for the Installation of a Mutual Aid Radio Station and Related Equipment for mutual aid purposes related to a license agreement entered into on July 9, 2020. Authorize the Village Manager to Execute an Inter-Municipal Agreement with Westchester County Prisoner Transportation 2023-2024 Upon motion by Trustee Mallett, seconded by Trustee Netburn, 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 Westchester County for Prisoner Transportation for the period from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024 subject to non- material changes. Amend Master Fee Schedule – Water Rates Mr. John Mazzola of South State Road asked if the water fund turned a profit and if so where it went. He asked if the rates were based on income levels. The Board stated the funds remained in the water fund stated some years it ran at a surplus and others at a deficit and they were spent on maintenance of infrastructure and personnel among other things. Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby amend the Master Fee Schedule effective June 1, 2024 for the Village of Briarcliff Manor as follows: Inside Village Outside Village Water usage rates per 1000 cu ft Water Rents (approx 7500 gal) 0-2000 93.29 142.68 2001-5000 104.26 159.14 5001-8000 126.76 193.16 8001-11000 132.80 211.27 11001-14000 144.87 229.38 14001-17000 162.98 247.49 17001-20000 169.02 265.60 20000+ 187.12 289.74 Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Mallett Aye Trustee Netburn Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Amend Master Fee Schedule – Vacant Building Registry Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby amend the Master Fee Schedule as follows: YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 EACH YEAR AFTER RESIDENTIAL First unit $400 First unit $1000 First unit $1000 First unit $2000 Each additional Each additional Each additional Each additional unit $400 unit $500 unit $600 unit $1000 COMMERCIAL $0.25 per sq ft $0.30 per sq ft $0.40 per sq ft $0.50 per sq ft of vacant of vacant of vacant of vacant buildings on lot buildings on lot buildings on lot buildings on lot Minimum fee of Minimum fee of Minimum fee of Minimum fee of $2000 $2500 $3000 $5000 Annual fees are to be prorated based on the number of months of vacancy during the prior year. Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Mallett Aye Trustee Netburn Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Quarterly Financial Report FY 23-24 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 does hereby accept the submitted financial report for the period (January 11, 2024 through April 30, 2024) and authorizes all provided budget transfers and accepts all donations provided within the report. Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Mallett Aye Trustee Netburn Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Capital Bond Resolutions FY 24/25 Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: A. BOND RESOLUTION, DATED MAY 7, 2024, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $182,580 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT SERIAL BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR, COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, STATE OF NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF (I) THE ACQUISITION OF POLICE VEHICLES, (II) THE ACQUISITION OF AMBULANCE EQUIPMENT, (III) PLANNING FOR BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS, AND (IV) THE CREATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor (the “Village”), located in the County of Westchester, in the State of New York (the “State”), hereby determines that it is in the public interest of the Village to authorize the financing of the costs of (i) the acquisition of police vehicles ($75,480), (ii) the acquisition of ambulance equipment ($10,200), (iii) the planning for building improvements ($20,400), and (iv) the creation of a comprehensive plan ($76,500), including any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at a total cost not to exceed $182,580, all in accordance with the Local Finance Law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor, County of Westchester, State of New York, as follows: Section 1. There is hereby authorized to be issued serial bonds of the Village in the aggregate principal amount of up to $182,580, pursuant to the Local Finance Law, in order to finance costs of the specific objects or purposes hereinafter described. Section 2. The specific objects or purposes, or class of objects or purposes, to be financed pursuant to this bond resolution (collectively, the “Project”), the respective estimated maximum cost of such specific object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, the principal amount of serial bonds authorized herein for such specific object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, and the period of probable usefulness of such specific object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, thereof pursuant to the applicable subdivision of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance law, are as follows: (a) The acquisition of police vehicles, including any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at an estimated maximum cost of $75,480, for which $75,480 principal amount of serial bonds, or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds, are authorized herein and appropriated therefore, having a period of probable usefulness of five (5) years pursuant to subdivision 29 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity of five (5) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date of the first issue of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds; and (b) The acquisition of ambulance equipment, including any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at an estimated maximum cost of $10,200, for which $10,200 principal amount of serial bonds, or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds, are authorized herein and appropriated therefore, having a period of probable usefulness of five (5) years pursuant to subdivision 27-a of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity of five (5) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date of the first issue of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds; and (c) The planning for building improvements, including any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at an estimated maximum cost of $20,400, for which $20,400 principal amount of serial bonds, or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds, are authorized herein and appropriated therefore, having a period of probable usefulness of five (5) years pursuant to subdivision 62(2nd) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity of five (5) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date of the first issue of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds; and (d) The creation of a comprehensive plan, including any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at an estimated maximum cost of $76,500, for which $76,500 principal amount of serial bonds, or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds, are authorized herein and appropriated therefore, having a period of probable usefulness of five (5) years pursuant to subdivision 64 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity of five (5) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date of the first issue of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds.  Section 3. The Board of Trustees of the Village has ascertained and hereby states that (a) the estimated maximum cost of the Project is $182,580; (b) no money has heretofore been authorized to be applied to the payment of the costs of the Project; (c) the Board of Trustees of the Village plans to finance the costs of the Project from the proceeds of the serial bonds authorized herein, or from the proceeds of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds; (d) the maturity of the obligations authorized herein may not be in excess of five (5) years; and (e) on or before the expenditure of moneys to pay for any costs of the Project for which proceeds of such obligations are to be applied to reimburse the Village, the Board of Trustees of the Village took “official action” for federal income tax purposes to authorize capital financing of such item. Section 4. Subject to the terms and conditions of this bond resolution and the Local Finance Law, including the provisions of Sections 21.00, 30.00, 50.00 and 56.00 to 60.00, inclusive, the power to authorize the serial bonds authorized herein, and bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, including renewals thereof, the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, and the power to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, are hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, as the chief fiscal officer of the Village. The Village Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Village, all serial bonds authorized herein and all bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, and the Village Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the seal of the Village (or attach a facsimile thereof) on all such serial bonds and bond anticipation notes and to attest such seal. Each interest coupon, if any, representing interest payable on such serial bonds shall be authenticated by the manual or facsimile signature of the Village Treasurer.  Section 5. Each of the serial bonds authorized by this bond resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. The faith and credit of the Village is hereby and shall be irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on all obligations authorized and issued pursuant to this bond resolution as the same shall become due. Section 6. When this bond resolution takes effect, the Village Clerk shall cause the same, or a summary thereof, to be published together with a notice in substantially the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law in The Gazette, a newspaper having a general circulation in the Village. The validity of the serial bonds authorized by this bond resolution, and of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, may be contested only if such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or the provisions of law which should be complied with as of the date of the publication of this bond resolution, or such summary thereof, are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication, or if such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of the State. Section 7. Prior to the issuance of the obligations authorized herein, the Board of Trustees of the Village shall comply with all applicable provisions prescribed in Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, all regulations promulgated thereunder by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and all applicable Federal laws and regulations in connection with environmental quality review relating to the Project (collectively, the “environmental compliance proceedings”). In the event that any of the environmental compliance proceedings are not completed or require amendment or modification subsequent to the date of adoption of this bond resolution, the Board of Trustees of the Village will re-adopt, amend or modify this bond resolution prior to the issuance of the obligations authorized herein upon the advice of bond counsel. It is hereby determined by the Board of Trustees of the Village that the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment. Section 8. The Village hereby declares its intention to issue the obligations authorized herein to finance the costs of the Project. The proceeds of any obligations authorized herein may be applied to reimburse expenditures or commitments of the Village made with respect to the Project on or after a date which is not more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of adoption of this bond resolution by the Village. Section 9. For the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners from time to time of the obligations authorized herein, the Village agrees in accordance with and as an obligated person with respect to the obligations under Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Rule”), to provide or cause to be provided such financial information and operating data, financial statements and notices, in such manner, as may be required for purposes of the Rule. In order to describe and specify certain terms of the Village’s continuing disclosure agreement for that purpose, and thereby to implement that agreement, including provisions for enforcement, amendment and termination, the Village Treasurer is authorized and directed to sign and deliver, in the name and on behalf of the Village, the commitment authorized by subsection 6(c) of the Rule (the “Commitment”) to be placed on file with the Village Clerk, which shall constitute the continuing disclosure agreement made by the Village for the benefit of holders and beneficial owners of the obligations authorized herein in accordance which the Rule, with any changes or amendments that are not inconsistent with this bond resolution and not substantially adverse to the Village and that are approved by the Village Treasurer on behalf of the Village, all of which shall be conclusively evidenced by the signing of the Commitment or amendments thereto. The agreement formed collectively by this paragraph and the Commitment, shall be the Village’s continuing disclosure agreement for purposes of the Rule, and its performance shall be subject to the availability of funds and their annual appropriation to meet costs the Village would be required to incur to perform thereunder. The Village Treasurer is further authorized and directed to establish procedures in order to ensure compliance by the Village with its continuing disclosure agreement, including the timely provision of information and notices. Prior to making any filing in accordance with the agreement or providing notice of the occurrence of any material event, the Village Treasurer shall consult with, as appropriate, the Village Attorney and bond counsel or other qualified independent special counsel to the Village and shall be entitled to rely upon any legal advice provided by the Village Attorney or such bond counsel or other qualified independent special counsel in determining whether a filing should be made. Section 10. This bond resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Board of Trustees. B. BOND RESOLUTION, DATED MAY 7, 2024, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $706,350 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT SERIAL BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR, COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, STATE OF NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF (I) THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF VILLAGE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND (II) IMPROVEMENTS TO VILLAGE BUILDINGS. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor (the “Village”), located in the County of Westchester, in the State of New York (the “State”), hereby determines that it is in the public interest of the Village to authorize the financing of the costs of (i) the acquisition and installation of Village communication systems ($619,140) and (ii) the construction of improvements to Village buildings ($87,210), including any applicable equipment, machinery, apparatus, land or rights-in-land necessary therefor and any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at a total cost not to exceed $706,350, all in accordance with the Local Finance Law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor, County of Westchester, State of New York, as follows: Section 1. There is hereby authorized to be issued serial bonds of the Village in the aggregate principal amount of up to $706,350, pursuant to the Local Finance Law, in order to finance costs of the specific objects or purposes hereinafter described. Section 2. The specific objects or purposes, or class of objects or purposes, to be financed pursuant to this bond resolution (collectively, the “Project”), the respective estimated maximum cost of such specific object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, the principal amount of serial bonds authorized herein for such specific object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, and the period of probable usefulness of such specific object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, thereof pursuant to the applicable subdivision of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance law, are as follows: (a) The acquisition and installation of Village communication systems, including any applicable equipment, machinery, apparatus, land or rights-in-land necessary therefor and any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at an estimated maximum cost of $619,140, for which $619,140 principal amount of serial bonds, or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds, are authorized herein and appropriated therefore, having a period of probable usefulness of ten (10) years pursuant to subdivision 25 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity of ten (10) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date of the first issue of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds; and (b) The construction of improvements to Village buildings, including any applicable equipment, machinery, apparatus, land or rights-in-land necessary therefor and any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at an estimated maximum cost of $87,210, for which $87,210 principal amount of serial bonds, or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds, are authorized herein and appropriated therefore, having a period of probable usefulness of ten (10) years pursuant to subdivision 13 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity of ten (10) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date of the first issue of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds. Section 3. The Board of Trustees of the Village has ascertained and hereby states that (a) the estimated maximum cost of the Project is $706,350; (b) no money has heretofore been authorized to be applied to the payment of the costs of the Project; (c) the Board of Trustees of the Village plans to finance the costs of the Project from (i) the proceeds of the serial bonds authorized herein, or from the proceeds of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds and (ii) certain general fund monies of the Village; (d) the maturity of the obligations authorized herein may be in excess of five (5) years; and (e) on or before the expenditure of moneys to pay for any costs of the Project for which proceeds of such obligations are to be applied to reimburse the Village, the Board of Trustees of the Village took “official action” for federal income tax purposes to authorize capital financing of such item. Section 4. Subject to the terms and conditions of this bond resolution and the Local Finance Law, including the provisions of Sections 21.00, 30.00, 50.00 and 56.00 to 60.00, inclusive, the power to authorize the serial bonds authorized herein, and bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, including renewals thereof, the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, and the power to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, are hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, as the chief fiscal officer of the Village. The Village Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Village, all serial bonds authorized herein and all bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, and the Village Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the seal of the Village (or attach a facsimile thereof) on all such serial bonds and bond anticipation notes and to attest such seal. Each interest coupon, if any, representing interest payable on such serial bonds shall be authenticated by the manual or facsimile signature of the Village Treasurer. Section 5. Each of the serial bonds authorized by this bond resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. The faith and credit of the Village is hereby and shall be irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on all obligations authorized and issued pursuant to this bond resolution as the same shall become due. Section 6. When this bond resolution takes effect, the Village Clerk shall cause the same, or a summary thereof, to be published together with a notice in substantially the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law in The Gazette, a newspaper having a general circulation in the Village. The validity of the serial bonds authorized by this bond resolution, and of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, may be contested only if such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or the provisions of law which should be complied with as of the date of the publication of this bond resolution, or such summary thereof, are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication, or if such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of the State. Section 7. Prior to the issuance of the obligations authorized herein, the Board of Trustees of the Village shall comply with all applicable provisions prescribed in Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, all regulations promulgated thereunder by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and all applicable Federal laws and regulations in connection with environmental quality review relating to the Project (collectively, the “environmental compliance proceedings”). In the event that any of the environmental compliance proceedings are not completed or require amendment or modification subsequent to the date of adoption of this bond resolution, the Board of Trustees of the Village will re-adopt, amend or modify this bond resolution prior to the issuance of the obligations authorized herein upon the advice of bond counsel. It is hereby determined by the Board of Trustees of the Village that the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment. Section 8. The Village hereby declares its intention to issue the obligations authorized herein to finance the costs of the Project. The proceeds of any obligations authorized herein may be applied to reimburse expenditures or commitments of the Village made with respect to the Project on or after a date which is not more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of adoption of this bond resolution by the Village. Section 9. For the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners from time to time of the obligations authorized herein, the Village agrees in accordance with and as an obligated person with respect to the obligations under Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Rule”), to provide or cause to be provided such financial information and operating data, financial statements and notices, in such manner, as may be required for purposes of the Rule. In order to describe and specify certain terms of the Village’s continuing disclosure agreement for that purpose, and thereby to implement that agreement, including provisions for enforcement, amendment and termination, the Village Treasurer is authorized and directed to sign and deliver, in the name and on behalf of the Village, the commitment authorized by subsection 6(c) of the Rule (the “Commitment”) to be placed on file with the Village Clerk, which shall constitute the continuing disclosure agreement made by the Village for the benefit of holders and beneficial owners of the obligations authorized herein in accordance which the Rule, with any changes or amendments that are not inconsistent with this bond resolution and not substantially adverse to the Village and that are approved by the Village Treasurer on behalf of the Village, all of which shall be conclusively evidenced by the signing of the Commitment or amendments thereto. The agreement formed collectively by this paragraph and the Commitment, shall be the Village’s continuing disclosure agreement for purposes of the Rule, and its performance shall be subject to the availability of funds and their annual appropriation to meet costs the Village would be required to incur to perform thereunder. The Village Treasurer is further authorized and directed to establish procedures in order to ensure compliance by the Village with its continuing disclosure agreement, including the timely provision of information and notices. Prior to making any filing in accordance with the agreement or providing notice of the occurrence of any material event, the Village Treasurer shall consult with, as appropriate, the Village Attorney and bond counsel or other qualified independent special counsel to the Village and shall be entitled to rely upon any legal advice provided by the Village Attorney or such bond counsel or other qualified independent special counsel in determining whether a filing should be made. Section 10. This bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum and will take effect upon its adoption by the Board of Trustees of the Village and the expiration of the period prescribed in the Village Law during which petitions for a permissive referendum may be submitted and filed with the Village Clerk. C. BOND RESOLUTION, DATED MAY 7, 2024, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $1,590,935 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT SERIAL BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR, COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, STATE OF NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF (I) ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS TO VILLAGE STREETS, (II) THE ACQUISITION OF MACHINERY, APPARATUS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE, (III) PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND (IV) LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor (the “Village”), located in the County of Westchester, in the State of New York (the “State”), hereby determines that it is in the public interest of the Village to authorize the financing of the costs of (i) additional improvements to Village streets ($1,239,300), (ii) the acquisition of machinery and apparatus for construction and maintenance ($48,532), (iii) the construction of park improvements ($244,045), and (iv) the construction of library improvements ($59,058), including any applicable equipment, machinery, apparatus, land or rights-in-land necessary therefor and any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at a total cost not to exceed $1,590,935, all in accordance with the Local Finance Law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor, County of Westchester, State of New York, as follows: Section 1. There is hereby authorized to be issued serial bonds of the Village in the aggregate principal amount of up to $1,590,935, pursuant to the Local Finance Law, in order to finance costs of the specific objects or purposes hereinafter described.  Section 2. The specific objects or purposes, or class of objects or purposes, to be financed pursuant to this bond resolution (collectively, the “Project”), the respective estimated maximum cost of such specific object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, the principal amount of serial bonds authorized herein for such specific object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, and the period of probable usefulness of such specific object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, thereof pursuant to the applicable subdivision of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance law, are as follows: (a) The construction and reconstruction of additional improvements to Village streets, including any applicable equipment, machinery, apparatus, land or rights-in-land necessary therefor and any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at an estimated maximum cost of $1,239,300 for which $2,639,300 principal amount of serial bonds, or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds, are authorized herein and appropriated therefore, having a period of probable usefulness of fifteen (15) years pursuant to subdivision 20(c) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity of fifteen (15) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date of the first issue of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds; and (b) The acquisition of machinery and apparatus for construction and maintenance, including any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at an estimated maximum cost of $48,532, for which $48,532 principal amount of serial bonds, or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds, are authorized herein and appropriated therefore, having a period of probable usefulness of fifteen (15) years pursuant to subdivision 28 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity of fifteen (15) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date of the first issue of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds; and (c) The construction of park improvements, including any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at an estimated maximum cost of $344,045, for which $244,045 principal amount of serial bonds, or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds, are authorized herein and appropriated therefore, having a period of probable usefulness of fifteen (15) years pursuant to subdivision 19(c) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity of fifteen (15) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date of the first issue of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds; and (d) The construction of library improvements, including any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at an estimated maximum cost of $59,058, for which $59,058 principal amount of serial bonds, or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds, are authorized herein and appropriated therefore, having a period of probable usefulness of fifteen (15) years pursuant to subdivision 13 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity of fifteen (15) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date of the first issue of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds. Section 3. The Board of Trustees of the Village has ascertained and hereby states that (a) the estimated maximum cost of the Project is $3,090,335; (b) no money has heretofore been authorized to be applied to the payment of the costs of the Project; (c) the Board of Trustees of the Village plans to finance the costs of the Project from (i) the proceeds of the serial bonds authorized herein, or from the proceeds of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds and (ii) certain State and local grants to be received by the Village; (iii) bond previously authorized by the Village in a bond resolution adopted on May 2, 2023, (d) the maturity of the obligations authorized herein may be in excess of five (5) years; and (e) on or before the expenditure of moneys to pay for any costs of the Project for which proceeds of such obligations are to be applied to reimburse the Village, the Board of Trustees of the Village took “official action” for federal income tax purposes to authorize capital financing of such item. Section 4. Subject to the terms and conditions of this bond resolution and the Local Finance Law, including the provisions of Sections 21.00, 30.00, 50.00 and 56.00 to 60.00, inclusive, the power to authorize the serial bonds authorized herein, and bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, including renewals thereof, the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, and the power to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, are hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, as the chief fiscal officer of the Village. The Village Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Village, all serial bonds authorized herein and all bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, and the Village Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the seal of the Village (or attach a facsimile thereof) on all such serial bonds and bond anticipation notes and to attest such seal. Each interest coupon, if any, representing interest payable on such serial bonds shall be authenticated by the manual or facsimile signature of the Village Treasurer. Section 5. Each of the serial bonds authorized by this bond resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. The faith and credit of the Village is hereby and shall be irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on all obligations authorized and issued pursuant to this bond resolution as the same shall become due. Section 6. When this bond resolution takes effect, the Village Clerk shall cause the same, or a summary thereof, to be published together with a notice in substantially the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law in The Gazette, a newspaper having a general circulation in the Village. The validity of the serial bonds authorized by this bond resolution, and of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, may be contested only if such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or the provisions of law which should be complied with as of the date of the publication of this bond resolution, or such summary thereof, are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication, or if such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of the State. Section 7. Prior to the issuance of the obligations authorized herein, the Board of Trustees of the Village shall comply with all applicable provisions prescribed in Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, all regulations promulgated thereunder by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and all applicable Federal laws and regulations in connection with environmental quality review relating to the Project (collectively, the “environmental compliance proceedings”). In the event that any of the environmental compliance proceedings are not completed or require amendment or modification subsequent to the date of adoption of this bond resolution, the Board of Trustees of the Village will re-adopt, amend or modify this bond resolution prior to the issuance of the obligations authorized herein upon the advice of bond counsel. It is hereby determined by the Board of Trustees of the Village that the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment. Section 8. The Village hereby declares its intention to issue the obligations authorized herein to finance the costs of the Project. The proceeds of any obligations authorized herein may be applied to reimburse expenditures or commitments of the Village made with respect to the Project on or after a date which is not more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of adoption of this bond resolution by the Village. Section 9. For the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners from time to time of the obligations authorized herein, the Village agrees in accordance with and as an obligated person with respect to the obligations under Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Rule”), to provide or cause to be provided such financial information and operating data, financial statements and notices, in such manner, as may be required for purposes of the Rule. In order to describe and specify certain terms of the Village’s continuing disclosure agreement for that purpose, and thereby to implement that agreement, including provisions for enforcement, amendment and termination, the Village Treasurer is authorized and directed to sign and deliver, in the name and on behalf of the Village, the commitment authorized by subsection 6(c) of the Rule (the “Commitment”) to be placed on file with the Village Clerk, which shall constitute the continuing disclosure agreement made by the Village for the benefit of holders and beneficial owners of the obligations authorized herein in accordance which the Rule, with any changes or amendments that are not inconsistent with this bond resolution and not substantially adverse to the Village and that are approved by the Village Treasurer on behalf of the Village, all of which shall be conclusively evidenced by the signing of the Commitment or amendments thereto. The agreement formed collectively by this paragraph and the Commitment, shall be the Village’s continuing disclosure agreement for purposes of the Rule, and its performance shall be subject to the availability of funds and their annual appropriation to meet costs the Village would be required to incur to perform thereunder. The Village Treasurer is further authorized and directed to establish procedures in order to ensure compliance by the Village with its continuing disclosure agreement, including the timely provision of information and notices. Prior to making any filing in accordance with the agreement or providing notice of the occurrence of any material event, the Village Treasurer shall consult with, as appropriate, the Village Attorney and bond counsel or other qualified independent special counsel to the Village and shall be entitled to rely upon any legal advice provided by the Village Attorney or such bond counsel or other qualified independent special counsel in determining whether a filing should be made. Section 10. This bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum and will take effect upon its adoption by the Board of Trustees of the Village and the expiration of the period prescribed in the Village Law during which petitions for a permissive referendum may be submitted and filed with the Village Clerk. D. BOND RESOLUTION, DATED MAY 7_, 2024, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $89,760 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT SERIAL BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR, COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, STATE OF NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF THE (I) ACQUISITION OF FIRE-FIGHTING APPARATUS AND (II) IMPROVEMENTS TO SCARBOROUGH STATION BRIDGE DECK. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor (the “Village”), located in the County of Westchester, in the State of New York (the “State”), hereby determines that it is in the public interest of the Village to authorize the financing of the costs of (i) acquisition of fire-fighting apparatus for the Village ($69,360) and (ii) the construction of improvements to Scarborough Station bridge deck ($20,400), including any applicable equipment, machinery, apparatus, land or rights-in-land necessary therefor and any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at a total cost not to exceed $89,760, all in accordance with the Local Finance Law; including any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at a total cost not to exceed $89,760, all in accordance with the Local Finance Law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor, County of Westchester, State of New York, as follows: Section 1. There is hereby authorized to be issued serial bonds of the Village in the aggregate principal amount of up to $89,760, pursuant to the Local Finance Law, in order to finance costs of the specific objects or purposes hereinafter described. Section 2. The specific objects or purposes, or class of objects or purposes, to be financed pursuant to this bond resolution (collectively, the “Project”), the respective estimated maximum cost of such specific object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, the principal amount of serial bonds authorized herein for such specific object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, and the period of probable usefulness of such specific object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, thereof pursuant to the applicable subdivision of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance law, are as follows: (a) The acquisition of fire-fighting apparatus for the Village, including any applicable equipment, machinery, apparatus, land or rights-in-land necessary therefor and any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at an estimated maximum cost of $69,360 for which $69,360 principal amount of serial bonds, or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds, are authorized herein and appropriated therefore, having a period of probable usefulness of twenty (20) years pursuant to subdivision 27 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity of twenty (20) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date of the first issue of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds; and  (b) The construction of improvements to Scarborough Station bridge deck, including any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at an estimated maximum cost of $20,400, for which $20,400 principal amount of serial bonds, or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds, are authorized herein and appropriated therefore, having a period of probable usefulness of twenty (20) years pursuant to subdivision 10 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity of twenty (20) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date of the first issue of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds. Section 3. The Board of Trustees of the Village has ascertained and hereby states that (a) the estimated maximum cost of the Project is $89,760; (b) no money has heretofore been authorized to be applied to the payment of the costs of the Project; (c) the Board of Trustees of the Village plans to finance the costs of the Project from the proceeds of the serial bonds authorized herein, or from the proceeds of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds; (d) the maturity of the obligations authorized herein may be in excess of five (5) years; and (e) on or before the expenditure of moneys to pay for any costs of the Project for which proceeds of such obligations are to be applied to reimburse the Village, the Board of Trustees of the Village took “official action” for federal income tax purposes to authorize capital financing of such item. Section 4. Subject to the terms and conditions of this bond resolution and the Local Finance Law, including the provisions of Sections 21.00, 30.00, 50.00 and 56.00 to 60.00, inclusive, the power to authorize the serial bonds authorized herein, and bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, including renewals thereof, the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, and the power to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, are hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, as the chief fiscal officer of the Village. The Village Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Village, all serial bonds authorized herein and all bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, and the Village Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the seal of the Village (or attach a facsimile thereof) on all such serial bonds and bond anticipation notes and to attest such seal. Each interest coupon, if any, representing interest payable on such serial bonds shall be authenticated by the manual or facsimile signature of the Village Treasurer. Section 5. Each of the serial bonds authorized by this bond resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. The faith and credit of the Village is hereby and shall be irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on all obligations authorized and issued pursuant to this bond resolution as the same shall become due. Section 6. When this bond resolution takes effect, the Village Clerk shall cause the same, or a summary thereof, to be published together with a notice in substantially the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law in The Gazette, a newspaper having a general circulation in the Village. The validity of the serial bonds authorized by this bond resolution, and of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, may be contested only if such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or the provisions of law which should be complied with as of the date of the publication of this bond resolution, or such summary thereof, are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication, or if such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of the State. Section 7. Prior to the issuance of the obligations authorized herein, the Board of Trustees of the Village shall comply with all applicable provisions prescribed in Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, all regulations promulgated thereunder by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and all applicable Federal laws and regulations in connection with environmental quality review relating to the Project (collectively, the “environmental compliance proceedings”). In the event that any of the environmental compliance proceedings are not completed or require amendment or modification subsequent to the date of adoption of this bond resolution, the Board of Trustees of the Village will re-adopt, amend or modify this bond resolution prior to the issuance of the obligations authorized herein upon the advice of bond counsel. It is hereby determined by the Board of Trustees of the Village that the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment. Section 8. The Village hereby declares its intention to issue the obligations authorized herein to finance the costs of the Project. The proceeds of any obligations authorized herein may be applied to reimburse expenditures or commitments of the Village made with respect to the Project on or after a date which is not more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of adoption of this bond resolution by the Village. Section 9. For the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners from time to time of the obligations authorized herein, the Village agrees in accordance with and as an obligated person with respect to the obligations under Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Rule”), to provide or cause to be provided such financial information and operating data, financial statements and notices, in such manner, as may be required for purposes of the Rule. In order to describe and specify certain terms of the Village’s continuing disclosure agreement for that purpose, and thereby to implement that agreement, including provisions for enforcement, amendment and termination, the Village Treasurer is authorized and directed to sign and deliver, in the name and on behalf of the Village, the commitment authorized by subsection 6(c) of the Rule (the “Commitment”) to be placed on file with the Village Clerk, which shall constitute the continuing disclosure agreement made by the Village for the benefit of holders and beneficial owners of the obligations authorized herein in accordance which the Rule, with any changes or amendments that are not inconsistent with this bond resolution and not substantially adverse to the Village and that are approved by the Village Treasurer on behalf of the Village, all of which shall be conclusively evidenced by the signing of the Commitment or amendments thereto. The agreement formed collectively by this paragraph and the Commitment, shall be the Village’s continuing disclosure agreement for purposes of the Rule, and its performance shall be subject to the availability of funds and their annual appropriation to meet costs the Village would be required to incur to perform thereunder. The Village Treasurer is further authorized and directed to establish procedures in order to ensure compliance by the Village with its continuing disclosure agreement, including the timely provision of information and notices. Prior to making any filing in accordance with the agreement or providing notice of the occurrence of any material event, the Village Treasurer shall consult with, as appropriate, the Village Attorney and bond counsel or other qualified independent special counsel to the Village and shall be entitled to rely upon any legal advice provided by the Village Attorney or such bond counsel or other qualified independent special counsel in determining whether a filing should be made.  Section 10. This bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum and will take effect upon its adoption by the Board of Trustees of the Village and the expiration of the period prescribed in the Village Law during which petitions for a permissive referendum may be submitted and filed with the Village Clerk. E. BOND RESOLUTION, DATED MAY 7, 2024, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $35,700 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT SERIAL BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR, COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, STATE OF NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor (the “Village”), located in the County of Westchester, in the State of New York (the “State”), hereby determines that it is in the public interest of the Village to authorize the financing of the costs of the acquisition of property, including any applicable equipment, machinery, apparatus, land or rights-in-land necessary therefor and any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at a total cost not to exceed $35,700, all in accordance with the Local Finance Law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor, County of Westchester, State of New York, as follows: Section 1. There is hereby authorized to be issued serial bonds of the Village in the aggregate principal amount of up to $35,700, pursuant to the Local Finance Law, in order to finance the costs of acquisition of property, including any applicable equipment, machinery, apparatus, land or rights-in-land necessary therefor and any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto (the “Project”). Section 2. It is hereby determined that the Project is a specific object or purpose, or of a class of object or purpose, described in subdivision 21 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law and that the period of probable usefulness of the Project is thirty (30) years. The serial bonds authorized herein shall have a maximum maturity of thirty (30) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date of the first issue of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds. Section 3. The Board of Trustees of the Village has ascertained and hereby states that (a) the estimated maximum cost of the Project is $35,700; (b) no money has heretofore been authorized to be applied to the payment of the costs of the Project; (c) the Board of Trustees of the Village plans to finance the costs of the Project from the proceeds of the serial bonds authorized herein, or from the proceeds of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds; (d) the maturity of the obligations authorized herein may be in excess of five (5) years; and (e) on or before the expenditure of moneys to pay for any costs of the Project for which proceeds of such obligations are to be applied to reimburse the Village, the Board of Trustees of the Village took “official action” for federal income tax purposes to authorize capital financing of such item. Section 4. Subject to the terms and conditions of this bond resolution and the Local Finance Law, including the provisions of Sections 21.00, 30.00, 50.00 and 56.00 to 60.00, inclusive, the power to authorize the serial bonds authorized herein, and bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, including renewals thereof, the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, and the power to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, are hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, as the chief fiscal officer of the Village. The Village Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Village, all serial bonds authorized herein and all bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, and the Village Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the seal of the Village (or attach a facsimile thereof) on all such serial bonds and bond anticipation notes and to attest such seal. Each interest coupon, if any, representing interest payable on such serial bonds shall be authenticated by the manual or facsimile signature of the Village Treasurer. Section 5. Each of the serial bonds authorized by this bond resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. The faith and credit of the Village is hereby and shall be irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on all obligations authorized and issued pursuant to this bond resolution as the same shall become due. Section 6. When this bond resolution takes effect, the Village Clerk shall cause the same, or a summary thereof, to be published together with a notice in substantially the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law in The Gazette, a newspaper having a general circulation in the Village. The validity of the serial bonds authorized by this bond resolution, and of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, may be contested only if such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or the provisions of law which should be complied with as of the date of the publication of this bond resolution, or such summary thereof, are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication, or if such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of the State. Section 7. Prior to the issuance of the obligations authorized herein, the Board of Trustees of the Village shall comply with all applicable provisions prescribed in Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, all regulations promulgated thereunder by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and all applicable Federal laws and regulations in connection with environmental quality review relating to the Project (collectively, the “environmental compliance proceedings”). In the event that any of the environmental compliance proceedings are not completed or require amendment or modification subsequent to the date of adoption of this bond resolution, the Board of Trustees of the Village will re-adopt, amend or modify this bond resolution prior to the issuance of the obligations authorized herein upon the advice of bond counsel. It is hereby determined by the Board of Trustees of the Village that the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment. Section 8. The Village hereby declares its intention to issue the obligations authorized herein to finance the costs of the Project. The proceeds of any obligations authorized herein may be applied to reimburse expenditures or commitments of the Village made with respect to the Project on or after a date which is not more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of adoption of this bond resolution by the Village. Section 9. For the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners from time to time of the obligations authorized herein, the Village agrees in accordance with and as an obligated person with respect to the obligations under Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Rule”), to provide or cause to be provided such financial information and operating data, financial statements and notices, in such manner, as may be required for purposes of the Rule. In order to describe and specify certain terms of the Village’s continuing disclosure agreement for that purpose, and thereby to implement that agreement, including provisions for enforcement, amendment and termination, the Village Treasurer is authorized and directed to sign and deliver, in the name and on behalf of the Village, the commitment authorized by subsection 6(c) of the Rule (the “Commitment”) to be placed on file with the Village Clerk, which shall constitute the continuing disclosure agreement made by the Village for the benefit of holders and beneficial owners of the obligations authorized herein in accordance which the Rule, with any changes or amendments that are not inconsistent with this bond resolution and not substantially adverse to the Village and that are approved by the Village Treasurer on behalf of the Village, all of which shall be conclusively evidenced by the signing of the Commitment or amendments thereto. The agreement formed collectively by this paragraph and the Commitment, shall be the Village’s continuing disclosure agreement for purposes of the Rule, and its performance shall be subject to the availability of funds and their annual appropriation to meet costs the Village would be required to incur to perform thereunder. The Village Treasurer is further authorized and directed to establish procedures in order to ensure compliance by the Village with its continuing disclosure agreement, including the timely provision of information and notices. Prior to making any filing in accordance with the agreement or providing notice of the occurrence of any material event, the Village Treasurer shall consult with, as appropriate, the Village Attorney and bond counsel or other qualified independent special counsel to the Village and shall be entitled to rely upon any legal advice provided by the Village Attorney or such bond counsel or other qualified independent special counsel in determining whether a filing should be made. Section 10. This bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum and will take effect upon its adoption by the Board of Trustees of the Village and the expiration of the period prescribed in the Village Law during which petitions for a permissive referendum may be submitted and filed with the Village Clerk. F. BOND RESOLUTION, DATED MAY 7, 2024, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $1,438,200 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT SERIAL BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR, COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, STATE OF NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor (the “Village”), located in the County of Westchester, in the State of New York (the “State”), hereby determines that it is in the public interest of the Village to authorize the financing of the costs of improvements to the Village water system, including any applicable equipment, machinery, apparatus, land or rights-in-land necessary therefor and any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at a total cost not to exceed $1,438,200, all in accordance with the Local Finance Law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor, County of Westchester, State of New York, as follows: Section 1. There is hereby authorized to be issued serial bonds of the Village in the aggregate principal amount of up to $35,700, pursuant to the Local Finance Law, in order to finance the costs of improvements to the Village water system, including any applicable equipment, machinery, apparatus, land or rights-in-land necessary therefor and any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto (the “Project”). Section 2. It is hereby determined that the Project is a specific object or purpose, or of a class of object or purpose, described in subdivision 1 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law and that the period of probable usefulness of the Project is forty (40) years. The serial bonds authorized herein shall have a maximum maturity of forty (40) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date of the first issue of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds. Section 3. The Board of Trustees of the Village has ascertained and hereby states that (a) the estimated maximum cost of the Project is $1,438,200; (b) no money has heretofore been authorized to be applied to the payment of the costs of the Project; (c) the Board of Trustees of the Village plans to finance the costs of the Project from the proceeds of the serial bonds authorized herein, or from the proceeds of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds; (d) the maturity of the obligations authorized herein may be in excess of five (5) years; and (e) on or before the expenditure of moneys to pay for any costs of the Project for which proceeds of such obligations are to be applied to reimburse the Village, the Board of Trustees of the Village took “official action” for federal income tax purposes to authorize capital financing of such item. Section 4. Subject to the terms and conditions of this bond resolution and the Local Finance Law, including the provisions of Sections 21.00, 30.00, 50.00 and 56.00 to 60.00, inclusive, the power to authorize the serial bonds authorized herein, and bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, including renewals thereof, the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, and the power to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, are hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, as the chief fiscal officer of the Village. The Village Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Village, all serial bonds authorized herein and all bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, and the Village Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the seal of the Village (or attach a facsimile thereof) on all such serial bonds and bond anticipation notes and to attest such seal. Each interest coupon, if any, representing interest payable on such serial bonds shall be authenticated by the manual or facsimile signature of the Village Treasurer. Section 5. Each of the serial bonds authorized by this bond resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law. The faith and credit of the Village is hereby and shall be irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on all obligations authorized and issued pursuant to this bond resolution as the same shall become due.  Section 6. When this bond resolution takes effect, the Village Clerk shall cause the same, or a summary thereof, to be published together with a notice in substantially the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law in The Gazette, a newspaper having a general circulation in the Village. The validity of the serial bonds authorized by this bond resolution, and of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, may be contested only if such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or the provisions of law which should be complied with as of the date of the publication of this bond resolution, or such summary thereof, are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication, or if such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of the State. Section 7. Prior to the issuance of the obligations authorized herein, the Board of Trustees of the Village shall comply with all applicable provisions prescribed in Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, all regulations promulgated thereunder by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and all applicable Federal laws and regulations in connection with environmental quality review relating to the Project (collectively, the “environmental compliance proceedings”). In the event that any of the environmental compliance proceedings are not completed or require amendment or modification subsequent to the date of adoption of this bond resolution, the Board of Trustees of the Village will re-adopt, amend or modify this bond resolution prior to the issuance of the obligations authorized herein upon the advice of bond counsel. It is hereby determined by the Board of Trustees of the Village that the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment.  Section 8. The Village hereby declares its intention to issue the obligations authorized herein to finance the costs of the Project. The proceeds of any obligations authorized herein may be applied to reimburse expenditures or commitments of the Village made with respect to the Project on or after a date which is not more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of adoption of this bond resolution by the Village. Section 9. For the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners from time to time of the obligations authorized herein, the Village agrees in accordance with and as an obligated person with respect to the obligations under Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Rule”), to provide or cause to be provided such financial information and operating data, financial statements and notices, in such manner, as may be required for purposes of the Rule. In order to describe and specify certain terms of the Village’s continuing disclosure agreement for that purpose, and thereby to implement that agreement, including provisions for enforcement, amendment and termination, the Village Treasurer is authorized and directed to sign and deliver, in the name and on behalf of the Village, the commitment authorized by subsection 6(c) of the Rule (the “Commitment”) to be placed on file with the Village Clerk, which shall constitute the continuing disclosure agreement made by the Village for the benefit of holders and beneficial owners of the obligations authorized herein in accordance which the Rule, with any changes or amendments that are not inconsistent with this bond resolution and not substantially adverse to the Village and that are approved by the Village Treasurer on behalf of the Village, all of which shall be conclusively evidenced by the signing of the Commitment or amendments thereto. The agreement formed collectively by this paragraph and the Commitment, shall be the Village’s continuing disclosure agreement for purposes of the Rule, and its performance shall be subject to the availability of funds and their annual appropriation to meet costs the Village would be required to incur to perform thereunder. The Village Treasurer is further authorized and directed to establish procedures in order to ensure compliance by the Village with its continuing disclosure agreement, including the timely provision of information and notices. Prior to making any filing in accordance with the agreement or providing notice of the occurrence of any material event, the Village Treasurer shall consult with, as appropriate, the Village Attorney and bond counsel or other qualified independent special counsel to the Village and shall be entitled to rely upon any legal advice provided by the Village Attorney or such bond counsel or other qualified independent special counsel in determining whether a filing should be made. Section 10. This bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum and will take effect upon its adoption by the Board of Trustees of the Village and the expiration of the period prescribed in the Village Law during which petitions for a permissive referendum may be submitted and filed with the Village Clerk. Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Mallett Aye Trustee Netburn Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Authorize Settlement of Litigation – NYMIR Claim Upon motion by Trustee Netburn, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Village’s Insurance Carrier has been working on litigation 17:23- cv-05254 and has reached a settlement in principle, and WHEREAS, the Village’s deductible for this claim is $2,500, and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Manager is authorized, subject to NYMIR and Village Counsel Review, to settle the above matter, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Treasurer shall charge this to A1420.460. Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Mallett Aye Trustee Netburn Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Civil Service Income Waiver Request Upon motion by Trustee Netburn, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution with non-material changes as approved by Village Counsel: WHEREAS, the position of Building Inspector is vital for the enforcement of building codes and safety regulations within the Village, ensuring the health and safety of its residents and integrity of its structures; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Village of Briarcliff Manor to ensure that the appointment and retention of the Building Inspector are handled with the utmost diligence and in compliance with all relevant statutory requirements; WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor is the designated appointing authority for the position of Building Inspector for the Village of Briarcliff Manor; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Trustees has reviewed the information presented on the completed section 211 accordance with NOTE 3, and certifies that such information is true and correct; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board of Trustees has determined that the criteria prescribed for approval under Section 211 of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law have been satisfactorily met and that all appropriate documentation has been adhered to in accordance with the law; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Manager to execute and submit the necessary waiver application to the Municipal Service Division of the New York State Civil Service Commission, subject to review and approval by the Village's Labor Counsel. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Mallett Aye Trustee Netburn Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Schedule a Public Hearing to modify the Village Code related to Alternate Board Members in Chapter 45, Article IV, Planning Board Alternate Member, Chapter 220-17, Board of Appeals and Chapter 61, Zoning Board of Appeals Deputy Mayor Chatzky explained the proposed changes. Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, 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 May 21, 2024 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 modify the Village Code related to Alternate Board Members in Chapter 45, Article IV, Planning Board Alternate Member, Chapter 220-17, Board of Appeals and Chapter 61, Zoning Board of Appeals. Appointment of Library Board Member Upon motion by Trustee Netburn, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that Michael Rinke is hereby appointed as a Library Board Member to fill an unexpired term to expire on December 31, 2024. Minutes Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the April 16, 2024 regular meeting. Adjournment Happy belated birthday to Chief Bueti and 94th birthday to the Deputy Mayor’s mother. Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:27pm. Respectfully Submitted By, Christine Dennett Village Clerk