Mayor & Board of Trustees

Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting June 18, 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 18th of June, 2024 commencing at 7:30 p.m. Present Steven A. Vescio, Mayor Kevin Hunt, Trustee Rhea Mallett, Trustee/Acting Deputy Mayor Malcolm Netburn, Trustee Also Present Josh Ringel, Village Manager Christine Dennett, Village Clerk/Assistant Village Manager Josh Subin, Village Attorney Absent Peter S. Chatzky, Deputy Mayor Pledge of Allegiance Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 220-6, Special Permit Uses, Chapter 220, Table 2, Permitted Lot Sizes, Setbacks, Height Requirements (Residential) and Table 3, Permitted Principal and Accessory Uses (Commercial) Upon motion by Trustee Netburn, seconded by Acting Deputy Mayor Mallett, the Board voted unanimously to open the public hearing. Acting Deputy Mayor Mallett explained the proposed legislation and stated a public hearing to amend table 4 would also be scheduled. There were no public comments. Upon motion by Acting Deputy Mayor Mallett, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the public hearing to July 2, 2024 at 7:30pm. Board of Trustees Announcements  Upcoming dates: o Summer Reading Kickoff 6/26. o The pool is open. Hours are posted. o Adult pickleball lessons are available. o Picks and Pickleball 6/22. Village Manager’s Report  Village Hall and the Library will be closed on Juneteenth.   The Lead Service Survey is out. Appointments are available.  A Capital Project update was provided.  Committee Presentations will begin July 16th. Public Comments There were no public comments. Acceptance of DCJS Law Enforcement Technology Grant Upon motion by Acting Deputy Mayor Mallett, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby accepts the DCJS Law Enforcement Technology Grant in the amount of $115,000 to be deposited into H3120.201.25380 to be used for any of the following items in accordance with the application submission: • Surveillance Cameras (Mobile/Fixed) • License Plate Readers (Mobile/Fixed) • Acoustic Gunshot Detection Systems • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs, also known as “drones”) • 3-D Crime Scene Laser Scanner • Scanners/Readers/Radios • Software Applications, Development and Deployment • Patrol Vehicle Equipment (PC/Tablet, Scanners, Printer, etc.) • Body Worn Equipment • Lighting Systems Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Acting Deputy Mayor Mallett Aye Trustee Netburn Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Authorize the Village Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement Upon motion by Trustee Netburn, seconded by Acting Deputy Mayor Mallett, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees approves a professional services agreement with Kevin Dwarka LLC to perform financial and economic advising for the 1050 Pleasantville Road Site in an amount not to exceed $10,000. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Manager is authorized to execute such an agreement subject to review of Village Attorney as to form. Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Acting Deputy Mayor Mallett Aye Trustee Netburn Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Fire Department Memberships The Board thanked the new members for volunteering and stated the Open House was successful with their recruitment efforts. Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby approves the membership of William Shoemaker to the Briarcliff Manor Hook and Ladder Company. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby approves the membership of Paras Kothari to the Briarcliff Manor Hook and Ladder Company. Minutes Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Acting Deputy Mayor Mallett, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the June 4, 2024 regular meeting as amended. Adjournment Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:59pm. Respectfully Submitted By, Christine Dennett Village Clerk/Assistant Village Manager