Mayor & Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingBriarcliff Manor, NY · February 18, 2025
Minutes
Village Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
February 18, 2025
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
February, 2025 commencing at 7:30 p.m.
Present
Peter S. Chatzky, Acting 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
Absent
Steven A. Vescio, Mayor
Pledge of Allegiance
Board of Trustees Announcements
Upcoming Registration and Program Information for both the Library and
the Recreation Department are listed on the Recreation Department on
the website.
Residents are encouraged to volunteer and join the Fire and Ambulance
Departments.
Village Manager’s Report
A campaign to notify residents of the upcoming change to the speed limits
in neighborhoods throughout the Village will soon be underway.
Committee Report
No report.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
IPP Solar, LLC Appeal for Relief from Battery Energy Storage Systems
Moratorium
Ms. Kristen Motel, Attorney for the Applicant stated they were seeking relief from
the BESS moratorium due to financial hardships.
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Mr. Maziar Dalaeli stated he was hoping to get relief and pursue the project and
further stated he hoped the Board considered their application positively.
Acting Mayor Chatzky read aloud a statement and asked for a straw poll to
release Counsel’s memo. All agreed.
Acting Mayor Chatzky gave a brief synopsis of the decision.
BE IT RESOLVED that the decision annexed is hereby adopted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforementioned limited waiver of the
Memorandum of Law is hereby made.
Motion: Trustee Netburn Second: Trustee Hunt Vote: 4-0
Amend Master Fee Schedule – Recreation Fees
The Board commended the Recreation Department for doing an amazing job and
being proactive and reactive to the needs of the residents.
Upon motion by, Acting Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board
voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
Tree Camp (Future Kindergarten and 1st grade campers with 1 trip)
Current Proposed Increase Last Revised
Full Day (entire 5 weeks) $1,450.00 $1,680.00 $230 3/5/2024
Per Day $63.00 $70.00 $7 3/5/2024
Full Week $315.00 $350.00 $35 3/5/2024
Super Camp (Future 2nd and 3rd grade campers with 1 trip)
Current Proposed Increase Last Revised
Full Day (entire 5 weeks) $1,450.00 $1,680.00 $230 3/5/2024
Per Day $63.00 $70.00 $7 3/5/2024
Full Week $315.00 $350.00 $35 3/5/2024
Resident Camp Adventure (Future 4th – 6th Grade with 5 camp trips and
brought in entertainment)
Current Proposed Increase Last Revised
Full Day (entire 5 weeks) $1,610.00 $1,680.00 $70 3/5/2024
Per Day $70.00
Full Week $350.00
Resident Camp Horizon (Future 7th – 9th Grade first EXPANDING from 3
days to 5 days, adding eight more trips this summer)
Current Proposed Increase Last Revised
Full Day (entire 5 weeks) $2,300.00 $2,520.00 $220 3/5/2024
Per Day $100.00 $105.00 $5 3/5/2024
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Full Week $500.00 $525.00 $25 3/5/2024
School District Camp Adventure & Camp Horizon fees will continue to remain fixed at 25%
greater than the proposed resident rate.
Law Park Pool Permits/memberships
Current Proposed Increase Last Revised
Res. Family Permit $600.00 $610.00 $10 3/5/2024
SD Family Permit $1,010.00 $1,020.00 $10 3/5/2024
NR Family Permit $1,185.00 $1,195.00 $10 3/5/2024
Res. Sr. Adult Permit $145.00 $155.00 $10 3/5/2024
SD Sr. Adult Permit $245.00 $255.00 $10 3/5/2024
NR Sr. Adult Permit $505.00 $515.00 $10 3/5/2024
Res. Adult Permit $270.00 $280.00 $10 3/5/2024
SD Adult Permit $430.00 $440.00 $10 3/5/2024
NR Adult Permit $505.00 $515.00 $10 3/5/2024
Res. Child Permit $165.00 $175.00 $10 3/5/2024
SD Child Permit $260.00 $270.00 $10 3/5/2024
NR Child Permit $300.00 $310.00 $10 3/5/2024
(only w/adult)
Res. Daily Permit $60.00 + $10 at gate
SD Daily Permit $70.00 + $10 at gate
NR Daily Permit NOT APPLICABLE
Daily Guest Fees $10 per person over the age 4
Guest Pass 5 for $40
Guest Pass 10 for $80
Roll Call:
Trustee Netburn Aye
Trustee Mallett Aye
Trustee Hunt Aye
Acting Mayor Chatzky Aye
Budget Transfers
Upon motion by Trustee Mallett, 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 budget transfer for FY 2024-2025 as follows:
A. 24/25 Capital Projects funded from General Fund (GF)–Fund Balance (FB)
Increase: A0102-5031 Interfund-Transfers in -FB $37,000.00
A9901-910 Transfer to Capital Fund 37,000.00
Increase: H0102-5032 Transfer In-From General Fund $37,000.00
H3410-201-25630 Battery operated Extrication Tool 37,000.00
B. Water Fund Budget Adjustments
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Decrease F1990.499 – Contingency $34,580.00
Increase F9901.910 – Transfer to Capital Fund $34,580.00
Increase H0102.5033 – Capital Transfer in from Water Fund $34,580.00
Increase H8397.201.25482 – Hydrant Replacement Program $15,000.00
Increase H8397.201.25571 – Water Tanks (Rsclff/EdthMcy) $14,685.00
Increase H8397.201.25570 – Water Tanks (Farm Rd) $ 4,895.00
Roll Call:
Trustee Netburn Aye
Trustee Mallett Aye
Trustee Hunt Aye
Acting Mayor Chatzky Aye
Fire Department Memberships
The Board thanked the new members for volunteering.
Upon motion by Trustee Mallett, seconded by Trustee Hunt, 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 under 18 membership of Taylor Satran 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 Andrew Robbins to the Briarcliff Manor
Fire Department.
Minutes
Upon motion by Trustee Mallett, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted to
approve the minutes of the February 4, 2024 Regular Meeting.
Adjournment
Upon motion by Trustee Netburn, seconded by Acting Mayor Chatzky, with one
no vote from Trustee Mallett, the Board voted to adjourn the Regular Meeting at
7:56pm.
Respectfully Submitted By,
Christine Dennett
Village Clerk/Assistant Village Manager
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Agenda
AGENDA
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2025
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=1190
Pledge of Allegiance
Board of Trustees Announcements
Village Managers Report
Committee Reports
Public Comments
1. IPP Solar, LLC Appeal for Relief from Battery Energy Storage Systems
Moratorium
2. Amend Master Fee Schedule – Recreation Fees
3. Budget Transfers
4. Fire Department Memberships
5. Minutes
NEXT REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – TUESDAY, MARCH 4,
2025
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VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
1. IPP SOLAR, LLC APPEAL FOR RELIEF FROM BATTERY ENERGY
STORAGE SYSTEMS MORATORIAUM
DOCUMENTS CAN BE FOUND AT THE LINK BELOW:
HTTPS://WWW.BRIARCLIFFMANOR.GOV/DOCUMENTCENTER/INDEX/309
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VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
2. AMEND MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby amend the Master Fee Schedule
for the Village of Briarcliff Manor as follows:
Tree Camp (Future Kindergarten and 1st grade campers with 1 trip)
Current Fee Proposed Fee Fee Increase Last Revised
Full Day (entire 5 weeks) $1,450.00 $1,680.00 $230 3/5/2024
Per Day $ 63.00 $ 70.00 $7 3/5/2024
Full Week $ 315.00 $ 350.00 $35 3/5/2024
Super Camp (Future 2nd and 3rd grade campers with 1 trip)
Current Fee Proposed Fee Fee Increase Last Revised
Full Day (entire 5 weeks) $1,450.00 $1,680.00 $230 3/5/2024
Per Day $ 63.00 $ 70.00 $7 3/5/2024
Full Week $ 315.00 $ 350.00 $35 3/5/2024
Resident Camp Adventure (Future 4th – 6th Grade with 5 camp trips and brought in
entertainment)
Current Fee Proposed Fee Fee Increase Last Revised
Full Day (entire 5 weeks) $1,610.00 $1,680.00 $70 3/5/2024
Per Day $ 70.00
Full Week $ 350.00
Resident Camp Horizon (Future 7th – 9th Grade first EXPANDING from 3 days to 5 days,
adding eight more trips this summer)
Current Fee Proposed Fee Fee Increase Last Revised
Full Day (entire 5 weeks) $2,300.00 $2,520.00 $220 3/5/2024
Per Day $100.00 $105.00 $5 3/5/2024
Full Week $500.00 $525.00 $25 3/5/2024
School District Camp Adventure & Camp Horizon fees will continue to remain fixed at 25% greater than
the proposed resident rate.
Law Park Pool Permits/memberships
Current Fee Proposed Fee Fee Increase Last Revised
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Res. Family Permit $600.00 $610.00 $10 3/5/2024
SD Family Permit $1,010.00 $1,020.00 $10 3/5/2024
NR Family Permit $1,185.00 $1,195.00 $10 3/5/2024
Res. Sr. Adult Permit $145.00 $155.00 $10 3/5/2024
SD Sr. Adult Permit $245.00 $255.00 $10 3/5/2024
NR Sr. Adult Permit $505.00 $515.00 $10 3/5/2024
Res. Adult Permit $270.00 $280.00 $10 3/5/2024
SD Adult Permit $430.00 $440.00 $10 3/5/2024
NR Adult Permit $505.00 $515.00 $10 3/5/2024
Res. Child Permit $165.00 $175.00 $10 3/5/2024
SD Child Permit $260.00 $270.00 $10 3/5/2024
NR Child Permit $300.00(only w/adult) $310.00 $10 3/5/2024
Res. Daily Permit $60.00 + $10 at gate
SD Daily Permit $70.00 + $10 at gate
NR Daily Permit NOT APPLICABLE
Daily Guest Fees $10 per person over the age 4
Guest Pass 5 for $40
Guest Pass 10 for $80
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VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
3. BUDGET TRANSFERS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the
following budget transfer for FY 2024-2025 as follows:
A. 24/25 Capital Projects funded from General Fund (GF)–Fund Balance (FB)
Increase: A0102-5031 Interfund-Transfers in -FB $37,000.00
A9901-910 Transfer to Capital Fund 37,000.00
Increase: H0102-5032 Transfer In-From General Fund $37,000.00
H3410-201-25630 Battery operated Extrication Tool 37,000.00
B. Water Fund Budget Adjustments
Decrease F1990.499 – Contingency $34,580.00
Increase F9901.910 – Transfer to Capital Fund $34,580.00
Increase H0102.5033 – Capital Transfer in from Water Fund $34,580.00
Increase H8397.201.25482 – Hydrant Replacement Program $15,000.00
Increase H8397.201.25571 – Water Tanks (Rsclff/EdthMcy) $14,685.00
Increase H8397.201.25570 – Water Tanks (Farm Rd) $ 4,895.00
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VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR
BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
4. FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERSHIPS
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor
hereby approves the under 18 membership of Taylor Satran 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 Andrew Robbins to the Briarcliff Manor
Fire Department.
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Village Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
February 4, 2025
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 4th of
February, 2025 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 via zoom
Also Present
Josh Ringel, Village Manager
Josh Subin, Village Attorney
Christine Dennett, Village Clerk/Assistant Village Manager
Pledge of Allegiance
Continued Public Hearing to Amend a Special Use Permit and Intent to
Declare Lead Agency – Trump National
Mr. Michael Kapareiko, Geologist, provided a brief review of the memoranda
received by the County and the New York State DEC.
The Board had general discussion regarding the potential impacts of the wells
and requested an independent consultant review the plans.
Village Attorney Subin stated the Village would engage the services of Woodard
and Curran and requested the Applicant’s attorney reach out regarding the MOU
for the storage building.
Mr. Philip Benza, representing the Applicant, requested the storage building
portion of the application be split off if possible.
The Board stated the hearing would remain as a joint application but the storage
building could proceed to the Planning Board for site plan.
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board
voted unanimously to adjourn the public hearing to March 4, 2025.
Board of Trustees Announcements
• Upcoming Registration and Program Information is listed on the
Recreation Department landing page on the website.
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• February 8th is Parent’s Night Out.
• Call for volunteers for various Boards and Committees. Submit resumes
and letters of interest through the website or to BOT@briarcliffmanor.gov
• National Read Aloud Day is tomorrow. Several Trustees will be guest
readers at local schools.
• Resident Pete Flihan will be doing the voiceover for the Village phone
directory. Thanks to him.
• The SAC will meet on 2/6.
Police Outreach Report
• Chief Bueti gave an overview of the various Police calls in 2024, including
accidents, medical aids, arrests, investigations and accidents for a total of
21,257 calls.
• A new RMS system is being purchased.
• The new Ford F150 is on the road.
Village Manager’s Report
• Recently attended a NYCOM Conference and highlighted some of the
topics covered.
Committee Report
• No report.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
IPP Solar, LLC Appeal for Relief from Battery Energy Storage Systems
Moratorium
Mr. William Null, Attorney for the Applicant, stated he submitted a letter
answering questions posed at the last meeting.
The Board had general discussion regarding the hardship request.
Village Attorney Subin stated a written decision should be done before a vote.
The Board adjourned into an Advice of Counsel and returned at 10:00pm.
Trustee Netburn left the meeting.
The Board adjourned the application to the February 18, 2025 meeting.
Election Resolution for Annual Village Election 2025
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board
voted to approve the following resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED that the Annual Village Election will be held in the Village of
Briarcliff Manor at the Library and Community Center (1 Library Road) in said
Village on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 between the hours of 6:00am and 9:00pm
during which the polls will be open.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the polling places for the Village of Briarcliff
Manor, will be designated as follows, the Village’s Single Election District (Town
Voting districts #15, #16, #17, #19, #26, #27 and #29) will vote in the Briarcliff
Manor Library and Community Center (1 Library Road).
Election Inspectors for Village Election March 18, 2025
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board
voted to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that, Celiane Silverstein, Joyce Perlmutter, Regina Rodriguez
and Olga Mendoza are hereby appointed Inspectors of Election for the March 18,
2025 Village Election.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Celiane Silverstein is hereby designated as
Inspector of Election and Chairperson.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Rhonda Alomar, Georgina Gualdino, Michael
Patrick, Maria Brower, and Tak-Kin Yum are hereby appointed as Alternate
Inspectors of Election.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the compensation for each Inspector of
Election other than the Inspector designated as Chairperson is hereby fixed at
Three Hundred and Fifty ($350) dollars per day or prorated to $22 per hour
worked if necessary.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the compensation for the Inspector of Election
that is designated as Chairperson shall be Three Hundred Seventy-Five ($375)
dollars per day.
Budget Transfer – Lynn McCrum Field
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board
voted to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the
following budget transfer for FY 2024-2025 as follows:
A. General Fund Budget Adjustments
Decrease A1990.499 – Contingency $9,000.00
Increase A9901.910 – Transfer to Capital Fund $9,000.00
Increase H0102.5032 – Capital Transfer in from General Fund $9,000.00
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Increase H1440.201.25282 – McCrum Field Drainage $9,000.00
Roll Call:
Trustee Netburn Absent
Trustee Mallett Aye
Trustee Hunt Aye
Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye
Mayor Vescio Aye
Award of Bid – Ball Field Fence Project
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board
voted to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS the Village received 9 bids for Ball Field Fences Project (VM-2425-8);
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the bid for Ball Field Fences Project
(VM-2425-8); is hereby awarded to WBE Fence Company per their bid of
$23,386 from budget code H7110.201.25770; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to execute a contract with WBE Fence Company for said project.
Roll Call:
Trustee Netburn Absent
Trustee Mallett Aye
Trustee Hunt Aye
Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye
Mayor Vescio Aye
Minutes
Upon motion by Trustee Mallett, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board
voted to approve the minutes of the January 7, 2024 Regular Meeting, January
21, 2025 Regular Meeting and the January 21, 2025 Executive Session.
Adjournment
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board
voted unanimously to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 10:06pm.
Respectfully Submitted By,
Christine Dennett
Village Clerk/Assistant Village Manager
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