Mayor & Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingBriarcliff Manor, NY · November 12, 2024
Minutes
Village Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
November 12, 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 12th of
November, 2024 commencing at 7:30 p.m.
Present
Steven A. Vescio, Mayor
Peter S. Chatzky, Deputy Mayor
Kevin Hunt, Trustee
Malcolm Netburn, Trustee
Also Present
Josh Ringel, Village Manager
Josh Subin, Village Attorney
Christine Dennett, Village Clerk/Assistant Village Manager
Absent
Rhea Mallett, Trustee
Pledge of Allegiance
Continued Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 207-6 Speed Limits and
Chapter 207 Schedule II Speed Limits
Deputy Mayor Chatzky gave a brief synopsis of the proposed changes and noted
the law would go into effect six months after it was filed with the New York
Secretary of State.
There were no public comments.
Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the Board voted
unanimously to close the public hearing.
Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the Board voted
unanimously to approve the following:
SEQR NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AMENDMENTS TO VILLAGE CODE CHAPTER 207-6
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor,
Westchester County, New York, is proposing to amend Village Code
Chapter 207-6 Speed Limits to reduce the maximum speed at which
vehicles may proceed on or along any streets or highways within the
Village to 25 miles per hour from 30 miles per hour, with certain
exceptions as set forth in the Local law (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
August 13, 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 November 12, 2024.
LOCAL LAW ADOPTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed local law to amend Chapter 207-6 Speed
Limits and Chapter 207 Schedule II Speed Limits of the Code of the Village of
Briarcliff Manor is hereby adopted.
Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 207, Vehicles and Traffic
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the
Board voted unanimously to open the public hearing.
Deputy Mayor Chatzky gave a brief synopsis of the proposed changes.
There were no public comments.
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the
Board voted unanimously to adjourn the public hearing to November 26, 2024.
Board of Trustees Announcements
Storytime Friday’s at the Library.
Wicked Cupcake event. Visit website for information.
Very dry conditions out. Be mindful.
Volunteers always needed to join the Fire and Ambulance Departments.
Upcoming dates:
o Briarcliff Bash 11/23
o Bonfire and Sing-a-long 12/8
Route 9A will be paved in the near future. Plan accordingly.
Village Manager’s Report
An RFP has been sent out for IT services.
The playground equipment swaps and installation is nearly complete.
Book donation bins are located outside the Library and Community
Center.
Grant disbursement paperwork for the Jackson Park playground
equipment has been received.
A meet and greet for the newest staff members will be on 11/15.
Surplus Equipment was put to auction. Anything over the threshold will go
on the next agenda.
Deputy Mayor Chatzky gave the Village Manager kudos on his creativity for
reusing the playground equipment that was only a few years old at another
location.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Award of Bid – Plumbing
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the
Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution as amended:
WHEREAS the Village received 4 bids for Annual Plumbing Maintenance
Services (VM-2425-2); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the bid for Annual Plumbing
Maintenance Services (VM-2425-2); is hereby awarded to VFR Contracting with
their Item Quantity Service proposal as follows:
One Journeyman Plumber:
Business Hours: $125 per hour
After Hours: $186 per hour
One Journeyman Plumber Plus Helper:
Business Hours: $185 per hour
After Hours: $260 per hour
Parts/Specialty Equipment Mark-up: 3%
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to execute a contract with VFR Contracting for a one-year term with four
one-year renewable options for said project.
Roll Call:
Trustee Hunt Aye
Trustee Netburn Aye
Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye
Mayor Vescio Aye
Budget Transfer - Pocket Park and Library Replanting
Trustee Netburn noted the work submitted by the EAC was very thorough and
would have cost a considerable amount had the Village needed to pay a
consultant.
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 authorize the
following capital budget transfers for FY 2024-2025 as follows:
24/25 Capital Projects funded from General Fund – FB
Increase: A0102.5031 Transfer in from FB $10,000.00
A9901.910 Transfer to Capital 10,000.00
Increase: H0102.5032 Transfer in from General Fund $10,000.00
H1680.201.25170- Library and Pocket Park Re-Planting 10,000.00
Roll Call:
Trustee Hunt Aye
Trustee Netburn Aye
Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye
Mayor Vescio Aye
Reaffirmation of the Creation of the Briarcliff Manor Local Development
Corporation
Upon motion by Mayor Vescio, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the Board voted
unanimously to approve the following:
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR (I) AUTHORIZING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BRIARCLIFF MANOR LOCAL
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (THE “CORPORATION”); (II)
APPROVING A FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
FOR THE CORPORATION; (III) AUTHORIZING THE
CORPORATION TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL GOVERNMENTAL
FUNCTIONS INCLUDING ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH JOB
CREATION AND THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES; AND (IV)
AUTHORIZING THE CORPORATION TO ISSUE CERTAIN
BONDS ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE.
WHEREAS, it the policy of the State of New York to promote the
economic welfare and prosperity of its inhabitants and to actively promote,
attract, encourage and develop economically sound commerce and industry; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Briarcliff Manor (the “Village”) is tasked with the
responsibility and burden to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the
residents of the Village by among other things preventing unemployment and
economic deterioration including by increasing and maintaining employment
opportunities and attracting and sustaining economically sound commerce; and
WHEREAS, it is essential for the Village to support the operations and
activities of both for-profit and not-for-profit entities and corporations within the
Village in furtherance of both job creation and retention opportunities within the
Village; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the foregoing, the Village desires to
establish a new local development corporation pursuant to Section 1411 of the
Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (“N-PCL”) to undertake certain projects and
initiatives for the benefit and to relieve the burdens of the Village, including, but
not limited to undertaking certain financings through the issuance of tax exempt
and taxable bonds, notes and other instruments for the benefit of both for-profit
and not-for-profit entities and corporations located within the Village; and
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted June 4, 2024, the Village, acting by and
through the Village Board of Trustees (the “Board of Trustees”), took preliminary
actions to establish the Briarcliff Manor Local Development Corporation (the
“Corporation”) pursuant to N-PCL Section 1411 (the “LDC Act”); and the Village
desires to ratify and amend such findings and undertakings pursuant hereto; and
WHEREAS, a proposed certificate of incorporation (the “Certificate of
Incorporation”, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A) has been
prepared for the establishment of the Corporation, whereby the Corporation’s
sole member shall be the Village, acting by and through the Board of Trustees;
and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the foregoing public purposes, the N-PCL
and the LDC Act, the Village desires to establish the Corporation to undertake
the purposes and powers as set forth within the LDC Act and the N-PCL,
including, without limitation, the power (i) to construct, acquire, rehabilitate and
improve for use by others industrial or manufacturing plants in the territory in
which its operations are principally to be conducted, (ii) to assist financially in
such construction, acquisition, rehabilitation and improvement, to maintain such
plants for others in such territory, (iii) to disseminate information and furnish
advice, technical assistance and liaison with federal, state and local authorities
with respect thereto, (iv) to acquire by purchase, lease, gift, bequest, devise or
otherwise real or personal property or interests therein, (v) to borrow money and
to issue negotiable bonds, notes and other obligations therefor, and (vi) to sell,
lease, mortgage or otherwise dispose of or encumber any such plants or any of
its real or personal property or any interest therein upon such terms as it may
determine to be suitable; and
WHEREAS, to accomplish the purposes and powers as set forth within
the LDC Act, the N-PCL and the Certificate of Incorporation, including, without
limitation, relieving the burdens of the Village and the undertaking of projects for
the benefit of both for-profit and not-for-profit entities and corporations in
furtherance of their access to cost-effective capital for projects that enhance,
create and preserve employment opportunities for residents of the Village, the
Village desires to task the Corporation with such burdens and responsibilities and
authorizes the Corporation, once established, to issue bonds on behalf of the
Village for such purposes pursuant to and in accordance with applicable
provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Village Board that the
Village hereby authorizes the establishment of the Corporation pursuant to the
LDC Act through the filing of the Certificate of Incorporation in substantially the
form attached hereto as Exhibit A, all in substantially the form thereof presented
to this meeting, with such changes, variations, omissions and insertions as may
be approved by the Village Attorney and Harris Beach PLLC, as special counsel
to the Village; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the Certificate of Incorporation,
the Village shall serve as the sole member of the Corporation, acting by and
through the Village Board of Trustees. In furtherance of same, the Village hereby
approves the appointment of the following individuals to serve as the initial and
appointed Directors of the Corporation:
1. Hon. Steven A. Vescio Individually
2. James Rinzler Individually
3. Paul Penney Individually
4. John Bekisz Individually
5. Hon. Peter S. Chatzky Individually
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees acknowledges
receipt of the Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws and approves each as to
both substance and form; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Corporation is hereby designated
as an on behalf of issuer of the Village for the purposes of issuing bonds, notes
and other instruments with authority to exercise on the Village's behalf all lawful
powers as may be deemed necessary to accomplish its public purposes
including, without limitation, to enhance, create and preserve employment
opportunities for residents of the Village, such purposes and powers to include,
but not be limited to, those powers contained within the LDC Act, the N-PCL and
the Certificate of Incorporation, with the power to issue tax exempt and taxable
bonds, notes, or other instruments on behalf of the Village in furtherance of its
purposes, provided however that any obligations issued by the Corporation shall
never be a debt of the State of New York, the Village or any political subdivision
thereof and neither the State of New York, the Village or any political subdivision
thereof shall be liable thereon; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby
authorizes the Village to covenant and agree with the Corporation in any
transaction undertaken by the Corporation in furtherance of the LDC Act, the N-
PCL, the Certificate of Incorporation, and any initiatives described herein, and for
the benefit of the Corporation and the holders from time to time of any bonds,
notes or other instruments or other securities (hereinafter collectively, the
“Securities”) issued by the Corporation that the Village will not limit or alter the
rights of the Corporation to fulfill the terms of its agreements with the holders of
the Securities or in any way impair the rights and remedies of such holders of the
security for the Securities until the Securities, together with the interest due
thereon or payable in respect thereof and all costs and expenses in connection
with any action or proceeding by or on behalf of such holders, are fully met and
discharged. Authorized representatives of the Village are hereby granted the
power to make such a covenant to and agreement with the Corporation and to
take any and all actions necessary or desirable to cause such covenant and
agreement to be made or enforced. The Corporation is hereby authorized to
assign to or for the benefit of the holders of its Securities any covenant or
agreement made by the Village pursuant to the foregoing provisions; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these resolutions shall take effect
immediately upon adoption.
Motion By: Seconded by:
Y N Abstain Absent
Hon. Steven A. Vescio, Mayor x
Hon. Peter S. Chatzky, Deputy Mayor x
Kevin Hunt, Trustee x
Rhea Mallett, Trustee x
Malcolm Netburn, Trustee x
Roll Call:
Trustee Hunt Aye
Trustee Netburn Aye
Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye
Mayor Vescio Aye
Fire Department Memberships
The Board thanked the new members for volunteering.
Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the Board voted
unanimously to approve the following:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor
hereby approves the membership of Aisha Sutton to the Briarcliff Manor Fire
Department.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor
hereby approves the membership of Dina Kirk to the Briarcliff Manor Fire
Department.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor
hereby approves the membership of Marco Demeterio to the Briarcliff Manor
Fire Department.
Schedule Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 54, Residency Requirements
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board
voted unanimously to approve the following:
BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing is hereby scheduled for the
November 26, 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 54,
Residency Requirements.
Minutes
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the
Board voted to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2024 Regular Meeting
and October 28, 2024 Special Meeting.
Adjournment
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the
Board voted to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:38pm.
Respectfully Submitted By,
Christine Dennett
Village Clerk/Assistant Village Manager
Agenda
AGENDA
TUESDAY NOVEMEBER 12, 2024
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WILLIAM J. VESCIO COMMUNITY CENTER
1 LIBRARY ROAD
REGULAR MEETING – 7:30 PM
For those members of the public interested in viewing and/or participating in the
meeting remotely, visit https://www.briarcliffmanor.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=1039
Pledge of Allegiance
1. Continued Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 207-6 Speed Limits and Chapter
207 Schedule II Speed Limits
2. Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 207, Vehicles and Traffic
Board of Trustees Announcements
Village Managers Report
Committee Reports
Public Comments
3. Award of Bid – Plumbing
4. Budget Transfers
a) Pocket Park and Library Replanting
b) Recreation Fees
5. Reaffirmation of the Creation of the Briarcliff Manor Local Development
Corporation
6. Fire Department Memberships
7. Minutes
NEXT REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER
26, 2024
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VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
1. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO
AMEND CHAPTER 207-6 SPEED LIMITS AND CHAPTER 207
SCHEDULE II SPEED LIMITS OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF
BRIARCLIFF MANOR
RESOLUTION PROVIDED IN THE EVENT THE BOARD WISHES TO ADOPT
SEQR NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AMENDMENTS TO VILLAGE CODE CHAPTER 207-6
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor, Westchester
County, New York, is proposing to amend Village Code Chapter 207-6 Speed
Limits to reduce the maximum speed at which vehicles may proceed on or along
any streets or highways within the Village to 25 miles per hour from 30 miles per
hour, with certain exceptions as set forth in the Local law (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 August 13, 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 November 12, 2024.
LOCAL LAW ADOPTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed local law to amend Chapter 207-6 Speed Limits
and Chapter 207 Schedule II Speed Limits of the Code of the Village of Briarcliff Manor
is hereby adopted.
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LOCAL LAW TO AMEND
SECTION 207-6 SPEED LIMITS AND
CHAPTER 207 SCHEDULE II SPEED
LIMITS OF THE CODE OF THE
VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR.
Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor as follows:
Section 1. Village Code Section 207-6 “Speed Limits” is deleted in its entirety and replaced
with the following:
The maximum speed at which vehicles may proceed on or along any streets or highways within
the Village is hereby established at 25 miles per hour, except that the speed limit for vehicles
proceeding on or along those streets or parts of streets described in Schedule II: Speed Limits
shall be as indicated in said schedule.
Section 2. Chapter 207 Article IX Schedule II Speed Limits is deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
Schedule II: Speed Limits. In accordance with the provisions of § 207-6, speed limits other than
25 miles per hour are established as indicated upon the following streets or parts of streets:
Area Speed Limit Location
(mph)
All public parking areas 10
All roads in public parks 15
Pleasantville Road 25 Between Delton Lane and
North State Road
Route 9 40, unless marked
otherwise
Route 9A 40, unless marked
otherwise
All other state, county, arterial or collector 30, unless marked
roads as designated by the NYS DOT otherwise
Section 3. Severability. The invalidity of any word, section, clause, paragraph, sentence,
part or provision of this local law shall not affect the validity of any part of this local law which can be
given effect without such valid part or parts.
Section 4. Effective Date. This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the
Office of the Secretary of State of New York in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Home
Rule Law.
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VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
2. PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO AMEND
CHAPTER 207, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC OF THE CODE OF THE
VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR
RESOLUTION PROVIDED IN THE EVENT THE BOARD WISHES TO ADOPT
SEQR NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AMENDMENTS TO VILLAGE CODE CHAPTER 207-6
Resolution to Follow.
LOCAL LAW ADOPTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed local law to amend Chapter 207, Vehicles and
Traffic of the Code of the Village of Briarcliff Manor is hereby adopted.
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Chapter 207 Vehicles and Traffic (Changes Only) FOR BOT DISCUSSION 10-10-2024
§ 207-4. Adoption of regulations.
A.
Regulations in Schedules I, II, III, IV, and XXV shall be adopted by the Board of Trustees or by an Deleted: IV
officer or agency authorized by the Board of Trustees to adopt such regulations in accordance with
§ 1603 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
B.
Pursuant to § 1603 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, regulations in Schedules other than I, II, III, IV, and
XXV shall be designated by the Village Manager in accordance with the requirements of this Deleted: IV
subsection and the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
(1)
All actions by the Village Manager pursuant to this section shall be taken after:
(a)
Consideration of the volume and nature of traffic, the needs of the public for parking facilities and
public safety and convenience.
(b)
Consulting with the Village's Traffic Safety Committee, as necessary, and with departments and Deleted: such
agencies from New York State, Westchester County and the Village, and others as appropriate. Deleted: departments and agencies
(c)
Notification to and, except in the case of an emergency order, confirmation of the Board of Trustees.
(d)
Publication of any material changes in the official Village newspaper or on the Village website.
(e)
Filing with the Village Clerk on or before publication.
(2)
All rules and regulations, or amendments thereto, so published and filed shall become effective not
less than 30 days after publication on a date stated therein, unless theretofore vetoed or suspended
by resolution of the Board of Trustees, provided that, if the Village Manager determines that an
emergency exists, such rules and regulations or any amendment thereof shall become effective on
the date specified therein.
(3)
Any order, rule or regulation or amendment thereof issued by the Village Manager pursuant to this
section shall be subject to revocation or suspension by resolution of the Board of Trustees on appeal
by an aggrieved party to the Board of Trustees at any meeting thereof held prior to the effective date
of any such order, rule or regulation or at any time on motion of the Board of Trustees.
(4)
All signs, markings and traffic control devices required by the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the State of
New York in connection with parking and traffic controls contained in rules and regulations issued by
the Village Manager pursuant to delegations of authority made in this section shall be posted by the
Village Manager on or before the effective date of the rules and regulations requiring such signs,
markings or traffic control devices; said signs, markings or traffic control devices shall be maintained
for as long as the rules and regulations requiring them remain in effect.
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§ 207-37. Fire lanes. Deleted: 36.1
A.
The Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor may establish fire lanes with respect to
the parking areas and driveways on private property, as set forth in New York State Vehicle and Traffic
Law § 1640-a, as same may be amended, to be devoted to public use where the parking and standing
of motor vehicles or other obstructions may interfere with the ingress of Fire Department or other
emergency vehicles for the protection of life and property, and pursuant to the written request of either
the property owner, the person in general charge of the operation and control of such areas, the Fire
Chief of the Fire Department or the Police Chief of the Police Department serving such area.
B.
Fire lanes shall be marked with standard signs and/or such other markings and signs which conform
to accepted sign standards as set forth in the New York State Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices and the National Fire Protection Association and which are necessary by the Fire Chief of the
Fire Department serving the Village of Briarcliff Manor or the Building Inspector of the Village of
Briarcliff Manor. Such signs and markings shall be installed by the Village of Briarcliff Manor following
120 days' written notice by the Fire Chief of the Fire Department serving the affected area of the Village
of Briarcliff Manor or the Building Inspector of the Village of Briarcliff Manor to the affected property
owner, designating and depicting areas and locations of such signs and markings. The fire lane shall
be effective upon the installation of signs and/or markings giving notice of the fire lane.
C.
Fire lanes shall be located at the following properties, in such areas and of such size as more fully set
forth in the maps of the individual properties set forth below and on file in the Village Clerk's office.
D.
The parking, placing, stopping or standing of any motor vehicle or any other object or material within
any area designated as a fire lane shall be a violation of this article. It shall be the duty of the Police
Department of the Village of Briarcliff Manor and the Village's duly appointed fire inspectors, building
inspectors and code enforcement officers to inspect and enforce fire lanes and to see that the lanes
are maintained free from obstruction. In addition to the penalties set forth in § 207-49 of this chapter,
the Police Department shall have the authority to have any motor vehicle, object or material in violation
of this article towed or otherwise removed at the owner's expense.
§ 207-38. Hydrants and standpipes. Deleted: 37
A.
Notwithstanding and not in limitation of any other provisions hereof, no automobile, truck or other
motor vehicle and no physical object or material of any nature shall be parked, placed or permitted to
remain for any length of time within 15 feet in any direction from any fire hydrant located on private
property.
B.
A minimum clearance of three feet in any direction from the fire standpipe and sprinkler siamese
connections shall be maintained at all times to allow the Fire Department serving the affected area of
the Village of Briarcliff Manor adequate access to same.
§ 207-39. Registration required. Deleted: 38
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No motor vehicle shall be operated or driven upon the public highways of the Village without first being
registered in accordance with the provisions of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law § 401(1)(a).
§ 207-40. Certificate of inspection required. Deleted: 39
No motor vehicle shall be operated or parked on the public highways of the Village unless a valid
certificate of inspection as required by New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law § 306(b) is displayed
upon the vehicle or affixed to the registration certificate for the vehicle.
§ 207-41. (Reserved) Deleted: 40
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§ 207-50. Penalties for offenses.
A.
Except as otherwise provided, every person convicted of a traffic infraction for a violation of any
provision of this chapter which is not a violation of any provision of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the
State of New York shall, for a first conviction thereof, be punished by (i) a fine specified in Schedule
XXV: Parking and Standing Penalties; or (ii) where such violation is not specified in Schedule XXV, a
fine of not more than $50 or by imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or by both such fine and
imprisonment; for a second such conviction within 18 months thereafter, such person shall be
punished by a fine of not more than $100 or by imprisonment for not more than 45 days, or by both
such fine and imprisonment; upon a third or subsequent conviction within 18 months after the first
conviction, such person shall be punished by a fine of not more than $250 or by imprisonment for not
more than 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
B.
Original fines hereunder that remain unpaid after 30 days may be doubled; original fines hereunder
that remain unpaid after 60 days may be tripled; original fines hereunder that remain unpaid after 90
days may be quadrupled.
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Schedule XXV: Parking and Standing Penalties
In accordance with the provisions of § 207-49, the following original penalties shall be applied for each
violation of this chapter related to parking and standing violations:
Chapter Violation Penalty
207-17 No Parking $50
207-18 No stopping $50
207-19 No standing $50
207-19 B Driveway $60
207-19 D Parking on a Crosswalk $75
207-19 E Parking on a Sidewalk $50
207-20 Parking during prohibited hours $50
207-21 No stopping certain hours.
$50
207-22 No standing certain hours. $50
207-23 Limited-Time Parking (on street) $40
207-24 All-night parking. $50
207-24 Overnight Parking on public streets $35
207-25 Angle parking. $50
207-26 Double Parking $60
207-26
Manner of parking. $50
207-26 Parking In Reverse Direction of Traffic $50
207-26 A >12” from edge of roadway $30
207-27
Loading zones $40
207-28
Taxi zones $50
207-29 Bus stops $50
207-29 Bus stops and school zones. $50
207-31 Overtime Parking $30
207-31 Overtime Parking (public lots) $40
207-33 Mechanical work in public parking lot $75
207-35 Storage of vehicle in public parking lot $75
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Chapter Violation Penalty
207-36 No Permit (Scarborough Station) See code
Overnight parking (Scarborough
207-36 See code
Station)
Permit Not Affixed (Scarborough
207-36 See code
Station)
Rear Wheels [not] to Curb
207-36 See code
(Scarborough Station)
207-37 Fire Lane/Fire Zone $125
207-38 Fire Hydrant $125
207-39 Missing or Expired Registration $50
207-40 Missing or Expired Inspection $50
$100+
207-42A Use of accessible parking space NYS
surcharge
207-42B Use of electric vehicle parking space $75
207-45 Snow Ordinance $50
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VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
3. AWARD OF BID – ANNUAL PLUMBING MAINTENANCE SERVICES
WHEREAS the Village received 4 bids for Annual Electrical Maintenance
Services (VM-2425-2); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the bid for Annual Plumbing
Maintenance Services (VM-2425-2); is hereby awarded to VFR Contracting with
their Item Quantity Service proposal as follows:
One Journeyman Plumber:
Business Hours: $125 per hour
After Hours: $186 per hour
One Journeyman Plumber Plus Helper:
Business Hours: $185 per hour
After Hours: $260 per hour
Parts/Specialty Equipment Mark-up: 3%
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to execute a contract with VFR Contracting for a one-year term with four
one-year renewable options for said project.
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VILLAGE OF 1111 PLEASANTVILLE ROAD
BRIARCLIFF MANOR BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. 10510
www.briarcliffmanor.gov TELEPHONE: (914) 941-9105
Recommendation of Award
VM 2425-6 ANNUAL PLUMBING MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACT
VFR CONTRACTING
October 28 2024
To: Joshua Ringel – Village Manager
From: Kevin P. Leddy, P.E.
Re: VM 2425-2 ANNUAL PLUMBING MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACT
Bid Opening: October 16, 2024, 11:00am, Municipal Building & Zoom
Project Description: ANNUAL PLUMBING MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACT
Staff Present: Kevin P. Leddy, P.E. & Lauren Gualdino
Bids Received: 4
Bid Range: Please refer to the chart below.
Type of Contract: Hourly rate per service work, One-Year contract, renewable for 4
consecutive years. Additional work is billable hourly.
Reference Checks: None performed, vendor is the current contractor.
Recommendation to Award to Low Bidder: Yes, see below discussion.
NY Home
Joe Lombardo
VFR Grotto Maintenance dba
SUMMARY OF BIDS Contracting Plumbing, Inc.
Plumbing & Heating
A. Borrelli
of Rockland, Inc.
Mechanical
ONE (1) JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER (OR
GREATER)
Business Hours $125.00 $125.00 $130.00 $130.00
After Hours Rate $186.00 $187.50 $195.00 $195.00
ONE (1) JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER (OR
GREATER) AND ONE (1)
HELPER/APPRENTICE (OR GREATER).
Business Hours $185.00 $225.00 $220.00 $230.00
After Hours Rate $260.00 $337.50 $330.00 $345.00
Parts/Specialty Equipment:
Parts/Specialty Equipment Mark-up 3% 10% 15% 10%
BID BOND Yes - Check Yes - Check Yes - Bid Bond Yes - Check
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USE OF FUND / SOURCE OF FUNDS
USE OF FUNDS SOURCE OF FUNDS
ITEM AMOUNT BUDGET CODE PROJECT AMOUNT
Departmental
Plumbing Plumbing
Budgets, Building
Maintenance As Required Maintenance As Required
Maintenance
Services Services
Codes
Recommendation
Pursuant to the requirements of General Municipal Law paragraph 103 and 104-b, my
office hereby recommends that contract number VM 2425-6 Annual Plumbing
Maintenance Service Contract be awarded to VFR Contracting as they are the lowest
responsible bidder. This recommendation is based upon contractor’s history of
acceptable services, cost and ability to perform base work that includes regular
maintenance.
Additional work, that maybe provided though this contract includes non-service work
ordered by the Village, emergency services or other such non-scheduled work.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions on the above.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin P. Leddy, P.E.
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VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
4A CAPITAL BUDGET TRANSFERS FY 2024-2025
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the
following capital budget transfers for FY 2024-2025 as follows:
A. 24/25 Capital Projects funded from General Fund – FB
Increase: A0102.5031 Transfer in from FB $10,000.00
A9901.910 Transfer to Capital 10,000.00
Increase: H0102.5032 Transfer in from General Fund $10,000.00
H1680.201.25170- Library and Pocket Park Re-Planting 10,000.00
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VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
4B. BUDGET TRANSFERS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the
following budget transfers for FY 2024-2025 as follows:
A. 24/25 Capital Projects which require funding from Special Rev Fund
From: CM0102.5031 Transfer in from CM FB $10,000.00
CM9901.910 Transfer to Capital 10,000.00
To: H0102.5031 Transfer in from Special Rev Fund $10,000.00
H7110.201.25770 Upgrades as Various Parks 10,000.00
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VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
5. REAFFIRMATION OF THE CREATION OF THE BRIARCLIFF MANOR LOCAL
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF
BRIARCLIFF MANOR (I) AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
THE BRIARCLIFF MANOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(THE “CORPORATION”); (II) APPROVING A FORM OF
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION FOR THE CORPORATION; (III)
AUTHORIZING THE CORPORATION TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL
GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDING ACTIVITIES
ASSOCIATED WITH JOB CREATION AND THE PROMOTION OF
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES; AND
(IV) AUTHORIZING THE CORPORATION TO ISSUE CERTAIN BONDS
ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE.
WHEREAS, it the policy of the State of New York to promote the economic welfare and
prosperity of its inhabitants and to actively promote, attract, encourage and develop
economically sound commerce and industry; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Briarcliff Manor (the “Village”) is tasked with the
responsibility and burden to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the
Village by among other things preventing unemployment and economic deterioration including
by increasing and maintaining employment opportunities and attracting and sustaining
economically sound commerce; and
WHEREAS, it is essential for the Village to support the operations and activities of both
for-profit and not-for-profit entities and corporations within the Village in furtherance of both
job creation and retention opportunities within the Village; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the foregoing, the Village desires to establish a new local
development corporation pursuant to Section 1411 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (“N-
PCL”) to undertake certain projects and initiatives for the benefit and to relieve the burdens of
the Village, including, but not limited to undertaking certain financings through the issuance of
tax exempt and taxable bonds, notes and other instruments for the benefit of both for-profit and
not-for-profit entities and corporations located within the Village; and
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted June 4, 2024, the Village, acting by and through the
Village Board of Trustees (the “Board of Trustees”), took preliminary actions to establish the
Briarcliff Manor Local Development Corporation (the “Corporation”) pursuant to N-PCL
Section 1411 (the “LDC Act”); and the Village desires to ratify and amend such findings and
undertakings pursuant hereto; and
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WHEREAS, a proposed certificate of incorporation (the “Certificate of Incorporation”, a
copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A) has been prepared for the establishment of the
Corporation, whereby the Corporation’s sole member shall be the Village, acting by and through
the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the foregoing public purposes, the N-PCL and the LDC
Act, the Village desires to establish the Corporation to undertake the purposes and powers as set
forth within the LDC Act and the N-PCL, including, without limitation, the power (i) to
construct, acquire, rehabilitate and improve for use by others industrial or manufacturing plants
in the territory in which its operations are principally to be conducted, (ii) to assist financially in
such construction, acquisition, rehabilitation and improvement, to maintain such plants for others
in such territory, (iii) to disseminate information and furnish advice, technical assistance and
liaison with federal, state and local authorities with respect thereto, (iv) to acquire by purchase,
lease, gift, bequest, devise or otherwise real or personal property or interests therein, (v) to
borrow money and to issue negotiable bonds, notes and other obligations therefor, and (vi) to
sell, lease, mortgage or otherwise dispose of or encumber any such plants or any of its real or
personal property or any interest therein upon such terms as it may determine to be suitable; and
WHEREAS, to accomplish the purposes and powers as set forth within the LDC Act, the
N-PCL and the Certificate of Incorporation, including, without limitation, relieving the burdens
of the Village and the undertaking of projects for the benefit of both for-profit and not-for-profit
entities and corporations in furtherance of their access to cost-effective capital for projects that
enhance, create and preserve employment opportunities for residents of the Village, the Village
desires to task the Corporation with such burdens and responsibilities and authorizes the
Corporation, once established, to issue bonds on behalf of the Village for such purposes pursuant
to and in accordance with applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Village Board that the Village
hereby authorizes the establishment of the Corporation pursuant to the LDC Act through the
filing of the Certificate of Incorporation in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A,
all in substantially the form thereof presented to this meeting, with such changes, variations,
omissions and insertions as may be approved by the Village Attorney and Harris Beach PLLC, as
special counsel to the Village; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the Certificate of Incorporation, the Village
shall serve as the sole member of the Corporation, acting by and through the Village Board of
Trustees. In furtherance of same, the Village hereby approves the appointment of the following
individuals to serve as the initial and appointed Directors of the Corporation:
1. Hon. Steven A. Vescio Mayor, ex officio
2. James Rinzler Individually
3. Paul Penney Individually
4. John Bekisz Individually
5. Hon. Peter S. Chatzky Individually
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees acknowledges receipt of the
Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws and approves each as to both substance and form; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Corporation is hereby designated as an on
behalf of issuer of the Village for the purposes of issuing bonds, notes and other instruments with
authority to exercise on the Village's behalf all lawful powers as may be deemed necessary to
accomplish its public purposes including, without limitation, to enhance, create and preserve
employment opportunities for residents of the Village, such purposes and powers to include, but
not be limited to, those powers contained within the LDC Act, the N-PCL and the Certificate of
Incorporation, with the power to issue tax exempt and taxable bonds, notes, or other instruments
on behalf of the Village in furtherance of its purposes, provided however that any obligations
issued by the Corporation shall never be a debt of the State of New York, the Village or any
political subdivision thereof and neither the State of New York, the Village or any political
subdivision thereof shall be liable thereon; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the
Village to covenant and agree with the Corporation in any transaction undertaken by the
Corporation in furtherance of the LDC Act, the N-PCL, the Certificate of Incorporation, and any
initiatives described herein, and for the benefit of the Corporation and the holders from time to
time of any bonds, notes or other instruments or other securities (hereinafter collectively, the
“Securities”) issued by the Corporation that the Village will not limit or alter the rights of the
Corporation to fulfill the terms of its agreements with the holders of the Securities or in any way
impair the rights and remedies of such holders of the security for the Securities until the
Securities, together with the interest due thereon or payable in respect thereof and all costs and
expenses in connection with any action or proceeding by or on behalf of such holders, are fully
met and discharged. Authorized representatives of the Village are hereby granted the power to
make such a covenant to and agreement with the Corporation and to take any and all actions
necessary or desirable to cause such covenant and agreement to be made or enforced. The
Corporation is hereby authorized to assign to or for the benefit of the holders of its Securities any
covenant or agreement made by the Village pursuant to the foregoing provisions; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these resolutions shall take effect immediately
upon adoption.
Motion By: Seconded by:
Y N Abstain Absent
Hon. Steven A. Vescio, Mayor
Hon. Peter S. Chatzky, Deputy Mayor
Kevin Hunt, Trustee
Rhea Mallett, Trustee
Malcolm Netburn, Trustee
The Resolution was thereupon duly adopted.
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STATE OF NEW YORK )
COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER ) ss.:
I, the undersigned Clerk of the Village of Briarcliff Manor, DO HEREBY CERTIFY:
That I have compared the annexed extract of minutes of the meeting of the Board of
Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor (the “Village”), including the resolution contained
therein, held on November 12, 2024 with the original thereof on file in my office, and that the
same is a true and correct copy of the proceedings of the Village and of such resolution set forth
therein and of the whole of said original insofar as the same related to the subject matters therein
referred to.
I FURTHER CERTIFY, that all members of said Board of Trustees had due notice of
said meeting, that the meeting was in all respects duly held and that, pursuant to Article 7 of the
Public Officers Law (Open Meetings Law), said meeting was open to the general public, and that
public notice of the time and place of said meeting was duly given in accordance with such
Article 7.
I FURTHER CERTIFY, that there was a quorum of the Board of Trustees of the Village
present throughout said meeting.
I FURTHER CERTIFY, that as of the date hereof, the attached resolution is in full force
and effect and has not been amended, repealed or modified.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said
Corporation this ___ day of November, 2024.
_______________
Village Clerk
[SEAL]
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EXHIBIT A
FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
BRIARCLIFF MANOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
A Not-For-Profit Local Development Corporation
under Section 1411 of the Not-For-Profit
Corporation Law of the State of New York
THE UNDERSIGNED, being over the age of eighteen years, for the purpose of
forming a not-for-profit local development corporation pursuant to Section 1411 of the
Not-For-Profit Corporation Law of the State of New York, hereby certifies as follows:
FIRST: The name of the corporation shall be “Briarcliff Manor Local
Development Corporation” (hereinafter referred to as the “Corporation”).
SECOND: The Corporation will be a corporation as defined in subparagraph
(a)(5) of Section 102 of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law of the State of New York
and, as provided in Section 1411 of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, will be a
charitable corporation as defined in Section 201 of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law.
The Corporation shall serve as a supporting organization for, but operate separate and
apart from the Village of Briarcliff Manor, New York (the “Village”).
THIRD: The purposes for which the Corporation is to be formed and
operated are exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to relieve and reduce unemployment,
promote and provide for additional and maximum employment, improve and maintain
job opportunities, lessen the burdens of government, and act in the public interest. In
furtherance of said purposes, the Corporation’s powers shall include:
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(a) To construct, acquire, rehabilitate and improve for use by
others, facilities in the territory in which its operations are principally to be conducted, to
assist financially in such construction, acquisition, rehabilitation and improvement, to
maintain and/or lease such facilities on its behalf or for others in such territory; to
disseminate information and furnish advice, technical assistance and liaison with federal,
state and local authorities with respect thereto;
(b) To acquire by purchase, lease, gift, bequest, devise or
otherwise real or personal property or interests therein;
(c) To apply for loans and borrow money without limit as to
amount; to make, draw, accept, endorse, execute and issue negotiable bonds, debentures,
notes and other obligations therefor;
(d) To sell, lease, mortgage or otherwise dispose of or
encumber any such facilities or any of its real or personal property or any interest therein
upon such terms as it may determine;
(e) To enter into covenants and agreements and to comply with
all the terms, conditions and provisions thereof, and otherwise to carry out its corporate
purposes and to foster and encourage the location or expansion of facilities and related
businesses in the territory in which the operations of the Corporation are principally to be
conducted;
(f) To apply for and make grants and loans and to execute any
and all documents necessary in connection therewith;
(g) To do any other act or thing incidental to or connected with
the foregoing purposes or in advancement thereof, but not for the pecuniary profit or
financial gain of its members, directors, officers or any private person.
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(h) In general, to perform any and all acts and things, and
exercise any and all powers which may now or hereafter be lawful for the Corporation to
do or exercise under and pursuant to the laws of the State of New York for the purpose of
accomplishing any of the foregoing purposes of the Corporation.
FOURTH: The Corporation’s mission and public objective, which the
Corporation’s purposes will achieve, shall include the lessening of the burdens of
government and fostering the creation, retention and expansion of jobs and economic
opportunities for the benefit of the Village, New York State and local economies.
FIFTH: The operations of the Corporation will be principally conducted
within the Village of Briarcliff Manor, New York and surrounding communities.
SIXTH: Pursuant to the requirements of Section 1411(e) of the Not-For-
Profit Corporation Law:
(a) All income and earnings of the Corporation shall be used
exclusively for its corporate purposes with the intent being that all income and earnings
will be expended or deposited in appropriate reserves for corporate purposes; to the
extent not so used, the income and earnings will accrue and be paid to the Job
Development Authority to the extent required by Section 1411 of the Not-for-Profit
Corporation Law.
(b) The property of the Corporation is irrevocably dedicated to
its corporate purposes. No part of the income or earnings of the Corporation shall inure
to the benefit or profit of, nor shall any distribution of its property or assets be made to,
any member, director or officer of the Corporation, or private person, corporate or
individual, or to any other private interest, except that the Corporation may repay loans
made to it and may repay contributions (other than dues) made to it to the extent that any
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such contribution may not be allowable as a deduction in computing taxable income
under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
(c) If the Corporation accepts a mortgage loan or loans from
the New York Job Development Authority, the Corporation shall be dissolved in
accordance with the provisions of paragraph (g) of Section 1411 of the Not-For-Profit
Corporation Law upon the repayment or other discharge in full by the Corporation of all
such loans.
SEVENTH: (a) The Corporation shall not attempt to influence legislation
by propaganda or otherwise, or participate or intervene, directly or indirectly, in any
political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office.
(b) The Corporation shall not engage in any activities not
permitted to be carried on by an organization exempt from federal income taxation
pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the
regulations promulgated thereunder.
EIGHTH: In the event of the dissolution of the Corporation or the winding up
of its affairs, the Board of Directors shall, after paying or making provision for the
payment of all debts and liabilities of the Corporation of whatsoever kind or nature,
distribute all of the remaining assets and property of the Corporation to the Village for
furtherance of the purposes set forth in Section 1411 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation
Law. Any of such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by order of the Supreme
Court of the State of New York pursuant to Section 1008 of the Not-For-Profit
Corporation Law.
NINTH: The office of the Corporation shall be located in Westchester
County, New York.
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TENTH: The offices of the Corporation shall be functionally separate from
those of the Village or any of its affiliated entities (collectively, the “Village Entities”)
(although such office may be in a facility leased from the Village or any of its affiliates
on arms-length terms). The Corporation at all times shall:
(a) maintain separate accounting records and other corporate
records from those of the Village Entities;
(b) not divert the Corporation’s funds to any other person or
for other than the use of the Corporation and not commingle any of the Corporation’s
assets with those of the Village Entities;
(c) pay any employee, consultant or agent of the Corporation,
or any other operating expense incurred by the Corporation, from the assets of the
Corporation and not from the assets of any of the Village Entities;
(d) maintain its own deposit account or accounts, separate from
those of the Village Entities, with commercial banking institutions and/or trust
companies;
(e) to the extent that the Corporation contracts or does business
with vendors or service providers where the goods and services provided are partially for
the benefit of any other person, the costs incurred in so doing shall be fairly allocated to
or among the Corporation and such persons for whose benefit the goods and services are
provided, and the Corporation and each such person shall bear its fair share of such costs;
(f) conduct its business in its own name and conduct all
material transactions between the Corporation and the Village Entities only on an arm’s-
length basis;
(g) observe all necessary, appropriate and customary corporate
formalities, including, but not limited to, holding all regular and special members’ and
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directors’ meetings appropriate to authorize all corporate action, keeping separate and
accurate minutes of such meetings, passing all resolutions or consents necessary to
authorize actions taken or to be taken, and maintaining accurate and separate books,
records, and accounts, including, but not limited to, intercompany transaction accounts.
Regular members’ and directors’ meetings shall be held at least annually;
(h) ensure that decisions with respect to its business and daily
operations shall be independently made by the Corporation (although the officer making
any particular decision also may be an employee, officer or director of the Village
Entities);
(i) act solely in its own corporate name and through its own
authorized officers and agents, and use its own stationery;
(j) other than as expressly provided herein, pay all expenses,
indebtedness and other obligations incurred by it;
(k) not enter into any guaranty, or otherwise become liable,
with respect to any obligation of the Village Entities;
(l) cause any financial reports required of the Corporation to
be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and be audited
annually and be issued separately from, although they may be consolidated with, any
reports prepared for any member of the Village Entities; and
(m) ensure that at all times it is adequately capitalized to engage
in the transactions contemplated herein.
ELEVENTH: The types or classes of Membership in the Corporation and the
number of Members of the Corporation shall be described in the Corporation’s By-laws.
The initial Member of the Corporation shall be the Village.
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TWELFTH: The Corporation shall be managed by a Board of Directors
consisting of not less than three (3) nor more than fifteen (15) Directors. Any subsequent
increase or decrease in the size of the Board of Directors will require the unanimous
approval of the Members and the affirmative vote of a majority of the Directors.
THIRTEENTH: The names and addresses of the initial Directors of the
Corporation will be as follows:
Name Address
Hon. Steven A. Vescio 1111 Pleasantville Road
Briarcliff Manor, New York 10510
James Rinzler 1111 Pleasantville Road
Briarcliff Manor, New York 10510
Paul Penney 1111 Pleasantville Road
Briarcliff Manor, New York 10510
John Bekisz 1111 Pleasantville Road
Briarcliff Manor, New York 10510
Hon. Peter S. Chatzky 1111 Pleasantville Road
Briarcliff Manor, New York 10510
FOURTEENTH: The duration of the Corporation shall be perpetual.
FIFTEENTH: The Corporation shall indemnify each Member, each Director,
each officer, and, to the extent authorized by the Board of Directors, each other person
authorized to act for the Corporation or on its behalf, to the full extent to which
indemnification is permitted under the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law.
SIXTEENTH: The Secretary of State of the State of New York is designated as
agent of the Corporation upon whom process against it may be served. The post office
address to which the Secretary of State shall mail a copy of any process against the
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Corporation served upon him is as follows: Briarcliff Manor Local Development
Corporation, 1111 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, New York 10510.
SEVENTEENTH: The By-laws of the Corporation may be adopted, amended
or repealed by a majority of the Directors of the Corporation.
EIGHTEENTH: The Corporation will not do any of the following:
(a) Without the affirmative vote of all Members of the
Corporation and the affirmative vote of a majority of the Directors, increase or decrease
the number of Members of the Corporation or increase or decrease the number of
Directors of the Corporation.
(b) Without the affirmative vote of a majority of the Directors
of the Corporation and all of the Corporation’s members, (i) dissolve or liquidate, in
whole or in part, or institute proceedings to be adjudicated bankrupt or insolvent, (ii)
consent to the institution of bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings against it, (iii) file a
petition seeking or consenting to reorganization or relief under any applicable federal or
state law relating to bankruptcy or insolvency, (iv) consent to the appointment of a
receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, sequestrator or other similar official of the
Corporation or a substantial part of its property, (v) make a general assignment for the
benefit of creditors, (vi) admit in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they
become due or (vii) take any corporate action in furtherance of the actions set forth in
clauses (i) through (vi) of this paragraph.
(c) Without the affirmative vote of all of the Directors of the
Corporation and all of the Corporation’s members, merge or consolidate with any other
corporation, company or entity or, except to the extent contemplated by paragraph
THIRD hereof, sell all or substantially all of its assets or acquire all or substantially all of
the assets or capital stock or other ownership interest of any other corporation, company
or entity.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this certificate has been subscribed this __ day of
November, 2024.
/s/ Justin S. Miller
Justin S. Miller, Esq., Incorporator
Harris Beach PLLC
677 Broadway, Suite 1101
Albany, New York 12207
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CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
BRIARCLIFF MANOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(Under Section 1411 of the Not-For-Profit Corporation Law of the State of New York)
Filed by:
Justin S. Miller, Esq.
Harris Beach PLLC
677 Broadway, Suite 1101
Albany, New York 12207
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VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
6. FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERSHIPS
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor
hereby approves the membership of Aisha Sutton to the Briarcliff Manor Fire
Department.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor
hereby approves the membership of Dina Kirk to the Briarcliff Manor Fire
Department.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor
hereby approves the membership of Marco Demeterio to the Briarcliff Manor
Fire Department.
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ARIE J. UYTERLINDE, CHIEF
Briarcliff Manor THOMAS J. FARRINGTON, 1st Asst. Chi<
Fire Department GEORGE A. RACZ, 2nd Asst. Chief
1111 PIeasantville Road Emergency 911
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 Chiefs Office (914) 941-0879
Fax (914)944-2758
Office of the Chief
E-mail: fdchief@briarcliffmanor.org
DATE: October 8, 2024, 2024
TO: Christine Dennett, Village Clerk
Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustee's
FROM: Arie Uyterlinde - Briarcliff Manor Fire Department
SUBJECT: NEW MEMBER - Request for Village Approval
Honorable Mayor and Trustees;
Aisha Sutton, date ofbirth04/24/1990 and residing at 14 Summerland Lane.,
Briarcliff Manor, New York, has applied for membership in the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department
The applicant listed above, has been vetted by the Hook & Ladder Company Membership
Committee and determined to meet the criteria set forth by the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department.
FURTHERMORE, the Chief of Department has performed an Arson Background Check on
said member who has been found to have NO record of Arson Conviction.
FURTHERMORE, the Chief of Department has met with the Parent[s) of the applicant, who
has signed and certified the Consent and Release Form for the Applicant. The Chief of Department
Requests that the Village of Briarcliff Board of Trustee's approve the application set before you and
send such confirmation to Chiefs Office at your earliest convenience.
Thaqik you for your assistance.
[e Uyterlinde Dated
Chief of Department
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Secretary Hook & Ladder Company Dated
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Villa - Christine Dennett Dated
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ARIE J. UYTERLINDE, CHIEF
Briarcliff Manor THOMAS J. FARRINGTON, 1st Asst. Chk
Fire Department GEORGE A. RACZ, 2nd Asst. Chief
1111 Pleasantville Road Emergency 911
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 Chiefs Office (914) 941 -0879
Fax (914)944-2758
Office of the Chief
E-mail: fdchief@briarcliffmanor.org
DATE: September 1, 2024
TO: Christine Dennett, Village Clerk
Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustee's
FROM: Chief Arie Uyterlinde - Briarcliff Manor Fire Department
SUBJECT: NEW MEMBER - Request for Village Approval
Honorable Mayor and Trustees;
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Dma Kirk, date of birth 12/09/1^83 and residing at 38 Locust Road, Briarcliff Manor,
New York, has applied for membership in the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department
The applicant listed above, has been vetted by the Briarcliff Hook and Ladder Membership
Committee and determined to meet the criteria set forth by the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department.
FURTHERMORE, the Chief of Department has performed an Arson Background Check on
said member who has been found to have NO record of Arson Conviction.
FURTHERMORE, the Chief of Department has met with the Parent[s) of the applicant, who
has signed and certified the Consent and Release Form for the Applicant. The Chief of Department
Requests that the Village of Briarcliff Board of Trustee's approve the application set before you and
send such confirmation to Chiefs Office at your earliest convenience.
Thank %^)u for your assistance.
Uyterlinde )ated
Chief of Department
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Secretary- Briarcliff Fire Company Dated
Village Clerk - Christine Dennett Dated
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11/7/24
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Village Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
October 15, 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 15th of
October, 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
Josh Subin, Village Attorney
Christine Dennett, Village Clerk/Assistant Village Manager
Brian Harkins, Recreation Advisory Committee
Pledge of Allegiance
Continued Public Hearing to Discuss a Local Law to Impose a Temporary
Moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems
Deputy Mayor Chatzky gave a brief synopsis of the proposed changes.
There were no public comments.
Upon motion by Trustee Netburn, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board voted
unanimously to close the public hearing.
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 imposing a temporary
moratorium on the acceptance, processing and approval of applications on
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is hereby adopted.
Continued Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 161, Property Maintenance
Deputy Mayor Chatzky gave a brief synopsis of the proposed changes.
There were no public comments.
Upon motion by Trustee Netburn, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted
unanimously to close the public hearing.
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Upon motion by Trustee Netburn, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board voted
unanimously to approve the following:
SEQR NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AMENDMENTS TO VILLAGE CODE CHAPTER 161
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor,
Westchester County, New York, is proposing amendments to Village Code
Chapter 161 Property Maintenance related to the ongoing maintenance of
property located within the Village (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
September 20, 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 October 15, 2024.
LOCAL LAW ADOPTION
BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed local law to amend Chapter 161,
Property Maintenance is hereby adopted.
Board of Trustees Announcements
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• Welcome to Allie Herskovitz! She’s the newest member to join the
Recreation team.
• Fall Recreation Program Registration has begun.
• Upcoming dates:
o Window Painting 10/19
o Paint Night 10/16
o Ragamuffin Parade 10/26
o Portraits in the Park 10/27
o End of Daylight Savings 11/3
o Harlem Magic Masters 11/8
o Briarcliff Bash 11/23
• Resident and Longtime Zoning Board of Appeals Member, John O’Leary
was inducted into the Westchester County Senior Hall of Fame.
Congratulations to him!
Village Manager’s Report
• The Library is seeking to hire a Children’s Librarian.
• The lacrosse wall design has been finalized.
• The playground equipment swap and installation will begin soon.
• Jackson Park playground equipment has been ordered.
• The Lead Service Project has been completed. No lead was found but
further steps will need to be completed.
• The High School is hosting a Community Service Fair tomorrow.
Committee Reports – Recreation Advisory Committee
Mr. Brian Harkins of the Recreation Advisory Committee gave an overview of the
programs the Committee helped with over the past few years and discussed their
future goals.
The Board thanked the Committee for their hard work and dedication to the
Village.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Renaming of Locust Road Over Metro North Train Tracks (Scarborough
Park)
Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board voted
unanimously to approve the following:
WHEREAS, the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the Briarcliff Manor
is of paramount importance; and
WHEREAS, accurate road names are essential for efficient 911 emergency
response services and public safety; and
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WHEREAS, it has been determined that there is significant confusion arising
from the use of the name "Locust Road" due to its similarity with other road
names within the Briarcliff Manor, which could potentially delay emergency
response times; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Briarcliff Manor has reviewed the matter and consulted
with local emergency services, and determined that renaming the road will
improve clarity and response times; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of public safety to rename Locust Road (over
the Metro North Train Tracks adjacent to parcels 104.07-1-14 and 104.07-1-5) to
"Sunset Place"; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Briarcliff Manor, that:
1. Renaming of Road: The road currently known as "Locust Road" is hereby
officially renamed to "Sunset Place."
2. Effective Date: This name change shall take effect on October 15, 2024
and all official documents, maps, and road signage shall be updated
accordingly.
3. Notification: The Town of Ossining Assessor, Westchester County
Engineer and County Clerk’s Offices, 911 dispatch, Village emergency
services, the Post Office, NYSDOT, Metro North and any other relevant
parties, shall be notified immediately of the renaming to ensure the
transition is seamless.
4. Signage: New road signs reflecting the name "Sunset Place" shall be
installed.
5. Implementation: The Village Manager is hereby authorized and directed
to take all necessary actions to implement this resolution.
Quarterly Financial Report FY 24-25
a) 1Q FY 24/25 Financials YTD Operating Report
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Netburn, 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 (June 1, 2024 through September 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
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Mayor Vescio Aye
b) 1Q FY 24/25 Capital Transfers
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the
Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the
following capital budget transfers for FY 2024-2025 as follows:
A. 24/25 Change order Transfer required for Tri Village Chlorination Project
Increase: H8397 201 24486 Tri-Village Tablet Chlorinator
$24,817.09
Decrease: H8397 201 21484 Transite Water Pipe
$10,950.00
H8397 201 22580 Water Main Repl.- Albany/Sleepy-Design
$13,867.09
B. 24/25 Capital Projects funded from Water Fund – FB
Increase: F0102.5031 Transfer in from Water FB
$3,552.99
F9901.910 Transfer to Capital 3,552.99
Increase: H0102.5033 Transfer in from Water Fund $3,552.99
H8397 201 24400 WD Utility P/U Foreman 2,849.41
H8397 201 24401 Utilty Body Pick Up Truck Rep 581.75
H8397 201 24530 EPA Lead Service Inventory 51.83
H8397 201 TRIVG Tri-Vill Consolidation-Design 70.00
C. 24/25 Capital Projects which require funding from Special Rev Fund
Increase: CM0102.5031 Transfer in from CM FB $254.27
CM9901.910 Transfer to Capital 254.27
Increase: H0102.5031 Transfer in from Special Rev Fund $254.27
H7110.201.22781 Walking Trail Grant Match 254.27
D. Capital Fund Project Transfers
1. From: H1680 201 22280 VH and CC Communication Lines $599.24
To: H1680 201 25130 24-25 IT Replc. Project 599.24
2. From: H3410 201 25683 Security Camera Upgrades Scarb FH
$488.48
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To: H1680 201 25130 24-25 IT Replc. Project 488.48
D. Capital Fund Project Transfers (cont.)
3. From: H8397 201 24488 FY 23/24 Hydrant Replacement Prog.
$6,483.37
To: H8397 201 25482 FY 24/25 Hydrant Replacement Prog.
6,483.37
4. From: H1620 201 24131 Security Cameras
$6,885.29
To: H1680 201 25130 IT Replacement 24-25
6,885.29
5. From: H5110 201 24431 Skid Steer Replacement
$8,569.74
H5110 201 24421 Mason Dump 2013-Repl
1,584.02
To: H1640 201 25431 Diagnostic Tool _Garage
$10,153.76
6. From: H1620 201 25160 Building Improvement Plan
$1,902.67 To: H7410 201 25271 Library HVAC Replacement-
Design 1,902.67
E. 24/25 Completed Capital Projects that require transfer of balances to
Debt Service
Increase: H9901.940 Transfer to Debt Service 1,540.98
Decrease: H4540 201 25680 Automatic Ambulance Garage Doors $747.41
H3120 201 25300 Police Vehicle Replacement 441.04
H3120 201 25330 Wheel Load Scales (commercial) 191.07
H3410 201 24601 Replacement of Utility 62 P/U 43.67
F. 24/25 Capital Projects to close
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GL Balance*
1. H1680 201 22280 VH and CC Communication Lines $0.00
2. H1680 201 24132 IT Replacement 23-24 $0.00
3. H3120 201 25300 Police Vehicle Replacement $0.00
4. H3120 201 25330 Wheel Load Scales (commercial) $0.00
5. H3410 201 24601 Replacement of Utility 62 P/U $0.00
6. H3410 201 25683 Security Camera Upgrades – Scarb FH $0.00
7. H4540 201 25680 Automatic Ambulance Garage Doors $0.00
8. H5110 201 24431 Skid Steer Replacement $0.00
9. H5110 201 24485 VenTree Side Walk Tractor $0.00
10. H5110 201 24491 23/24 Annual Paving $0.00
11. H7110 201 23460 Youth Center Renovation $0.00
12. H7110.201.22781 Walking Trail Grant Match $0.00
13. H7410 201 22860 Library Lighting Upgrade Prj $0.00
14. H8397 201 24400 WD Utility P/U Foreman $0.00
15. H8397 201 24401 Utility Body Pick Up Truck Rep $0.00
F. 24/25 Capital Projects to close (cont.)
16. H8397 201 24488 Hydrant Replacement Program $0.00
17. H8397 201 24530 EPA Lead Service Inventory $0.00
18. H8397 201 TRIVG Tri-Vill Consolidation-Design $0.00
Roll Call:
Trustee Hunt Aye
Trustee Mallett Aye
Trustee Netburn Aye
Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye
Mayor Vescio Aye
c) 1Q FY 24/25 Operating Transfers
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the
Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the
following budget transfers for 1Q-FY 2024-2025:
A. 1Q FY 24-25 OVER EXPENDED BUDGETS >$5k (all funds)
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A. 1Q FY 24-25 OVER EXPENDED BUDGETS >$5k (all funds)(cont.)
Roll Call:
Trustee Hunt Aye
Trustee Mallett Aye
Trustee Netburn Aye
Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye
Mayor Vescio Aye
Authorize Village Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Agreement with
the Briarcliff Congregational Church
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Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, 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 a memorandum of agreement with the Briarcliff
Congregational Church to continue the Village use of parking facilities at 25
South State Road for Village sponsored events; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the memorandum of agreement will go into effect
upon Board approval for a period of fifty (50) years; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to
negotiate such modifications and revisions to the contract as may be in the
Village’s interest.
Schedule Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 207, Vehicles and Traffic
Deputy Mayor Chatzky gave a brief overview of 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
November 12, 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 207, Vehicles
and Traffic.
Fire Department Memberships
Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board
voted unanimously to approve the following resolution as amended:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor
hereby approves the membership of John Valazquez to the Briarcliff Manor Fire
Department.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor
hereby approves the membership of Nicole D’Amico to the Briarcliff Manor Fire
Department.
Roll Call:
Trustee Hunt Aye
Trustee Mallett Aye
Trustee Netburn Aye
Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye
Mayor Vescio Aye
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Minutes
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board
voted to approve the minutes of the October 1, 2024 Regular Meeting.
Adjournment
Deputy Mayor Chatzky wished a Happy Birthday to Mayor Vescio, Assistant
Village Manager Dennett, Treasurer Nivins and Trustee Mallett.
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the
Board voted to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:38pm.
Respectfully Submitted By,
Christine Dennett
Village Clerk/Assistant Village Manager
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Village Board of Trustees
Special Meeting
October 28, 2024
12:00 p.m.
A Special 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 28th of October,
2024 commencing at 12:00 p.m.
Present
Steven A. Vescio, Mayor
Peter S. Chatzky, Deputy Mayor
Kevin Hunt, Trustee
Malcolm Netburn, Trustee
Also Present
Christine Dennett, Village Clerk/Assistant Village Manager
Absent
Rhea Mallett, Trustee
Josh Ringel, Village Manager
Josh Subin, Village Attorney
Pledge of Allegiance
RESOLUTION TO ALLOW VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS TO ENROLL IN
NYSHIP AT FULL COST
Upon motion by Trustee Netburn, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted
unanimously to approve the following resolution as amended:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees
exercises it discretion to allow members of the Village Board to enroll in the New
York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), provided that any Board
member that enrolls must pay both the employee and employer shares of the
premium, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these enrollees shall pay no later than the
10th of every month.
Roll Call:
Trustee Hunt Aye
Trustee Netburn Aye
Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye
Mayor Vescio Aye
RESOLUTION TO ALLOW ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER FIRE
DEPARTMENT TO ENROLL IN NYSHIP AT FULL COST
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Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board
voted unanimously to approve the following resolution as amended:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees
exercises it discretion to allow active members of the Village’s Volunteer Fire
Department to enroll in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP),
provided that any Volunteer Fire Department member that enrolls must pay both
the employee and employer shares of the premium, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the definition of active will mean the same as
prescribed per Village Code for the Volunteer Fire Property Tax exemption, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these enrollees shall pay no later than the
10th of every month.
Roll Call:
Trustee Hunt Aye
Trustee Netburn Aye
Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye
Mayor Vescio Aye
Adjournment
Upon motion by Trustee Netburn, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted to
adjourn the regular meeting at 12:05pm.
Respectfully Submitted By,
Christine Dennett
Village Clerk/Assistant Village Manager
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