Mayor & Board of Trustees

Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting July 15, 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 15th of July, 2025 commencing at 7:30 p.m. Present Steven A. Vescio, Mayor Peter S. Chatzky, Deputy Mayor Kevin Hunt, Trustee Rhea Mallett, Trustee via Zoom Malcolm Netburn, Trustee Also Present Josh Ringel, Village Manager Kathryn Nivins, Village Treasurer Josh Subin, Village Attorney Absent Christine Dennett, Village Clerk/Assistant Village Manager Pledge of Allegiance Continued Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 45, Planning Board Deputy Mayor Chatzky explained the proposed legislation. There were no public comments. The Board discussed a section that had not been utilized in many years and was no longer relevant. They scheduled a public hearing to add it to Chapter 190, Subdivision of Land in the event it was needed. Upon motion by Trustee Netburn, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the public hearing to August 5, 2025. Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 190-16, Subdivision of Land, Article III, Design Standards Mayor Vescio called for a motion to open the public hearing. No motion was heard and the action failed. Board of Trustees Announcements  Please visit the website for information on all programs currently available.  The pool is open and quite busy. 1   Volunteer to join the Fire Department and Ambulance Department. Village Manager’s Report  There are two surveys out and the responses have been great.  DPW, Parks and Sanitation all have employment opportunities. The application can be found on the website or at Village Hall.  Grant submissions before the Board are due shortly and more grants are being looked into.  Camp is going well and the current week is the busiest with the largest enrollment.  Briarcliff Bash at the Club on July 11th was a big success.  A concert will be held on July 31st. Committee Report  The Comprehensive Plan committee is meeting monthly and will have a table at Community Day. A draft plan will be available in November. Public Comments There were no public comments. Resolution for Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway Nomination and Corridor Management Plan Adoption Upon motion by Trustee Netburn, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the historic qualities of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway, as described in the corridor management plan, and the surrounding areas have been appreciated and celebrated for over a century by the residents of New York State, as well as tourists, historians, artists, authors, and other visitors to the region; and it is this unique combination of the journeys of Harriet Tubman and those Freedom Seekers who traveled on the Underground Railroad that create the special sense of place that is vital in telling the New York story of the human desire for freedom and the historic sites they utilized during their journey to emancipation; and WHEREAS, the Steering Committee of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway, composed of representatives of 22 municipalities along the proposed scenic byway route, committed to working cooperatively to protect and promote the historic, scenic, recreational, and economic well-being of the 544-mile Corridor throughout the state and agreed to pursue the nomination of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway; and WHEREAS, under the leadership of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway Steering Committee, each of the 22 counties contributed to the development of this corridor management plan by encouraging 2 public participation, confirming the vision and goals, and leading individual meetings of the Collaborative; and WHEREAS, the Steering Committee of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway, consisting of relatives of Harriet Tubman, descendants of Freedom Seekers, Harriet Tubman and/or Underground Railroad historians, representatives from state and federal agencies, has strengthened the historic integrity, representation, and the principles of the corridor management plan; and WHEREAS, in the process of developing this corridor management plan, the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway Steering Committee has strengthened the bonds of inter-municipal cooperation, and the involved entities envision further benefit through scenic byway designation including sustained collaborative progress, increased funding opportunities for recommendations identified in the plan, enhanced partnerships with agencies responsible for the stewardship of resources along and adjacent to the byway route, and an improved visitor experience that interprets and promotes the corridor's intrinsic qualities and resources; and WHEREAS, the byway is wholly located on New York State Route 9, and that there are no costs to the Village as such costs will be the responsibility of The Underground Railroad Consortium of New York State and the New York State Department of Transportation; and WHEREAS, in order for the byway to proceed, a resolution of support from all communities which the byway traverses is required; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Briarcliff Manor supports the designation of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway which includes programs for stewardship and enhancement of the historic scenic byway and guidance to manage future activities along its corridor; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Briarcliff Manor confirms that they will not approve any requests for new off-premise outdoor advertising signs along the designated Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway route; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Briarcliff Manor will support when necessary the partnership with the other municipalities along the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway and local and regional stakeholders in order to support future Byway programs, economic development, marketing, and collaborate with these interested entities to explore opportunities for cooperation to realize the Scenic Byway goals. Award of Bid – VM2325-9 - Ridgecrest/Tower Hill Water Rehabilitation Project 3 Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: WHEREAS the Village received 3 bids for the Ridgecrest/Tower Hill Water Rehabilitation Project (VM2325-9); and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the bid for the Ridgecrest/Tower Hill Water Rehabilitation Project (VM2325-9) is hereby awarded to Insituform Technologies, LLC per their bid of $441,150 from budget code H8397.201.25483; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for said project. Adoption of Computer System Security Breach Notification Policy The item was tabled to the next agenda. Authorize Grant Application Submissions a) Climate Smart Communities (Law Park Phase III) Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution as amended: WHEREAS the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby requests financial assistance from the New York State Climate Smart Communities Grant Program pursuant to Environmental Conservation Law Article 54, Title 15 for the Law Park Drainage Basin Phase 3 project. WHEREAS in 2025 the Village borrowed $65,000 to fund the project’s design phase. Further, the Village’s adopted FY 2025/26 Capital Plan includes anticipated borrowing to support the project’s construction phase. The Village certifies that it will identify $1,972,903 in matching funds, as required by the grant program, through a future bond resolution which, upon adoption of the Bond Resolution, will be funded from the Capital Fund. This amount represents 50% of the total project cost and affirms the Village’s strong financial commitment to the project. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby authorizes Joshua Ringel, Village Manager, and Christine Dennett, Assistant Village Manager, to act on its behalf in submittal of an application through the Consolidated Funding Application for a grant in the amount of $1,972,903 to be used for the Law Park Drainage Basin Phase 3 project. 4 Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Mallett Aye Trustee Netburn Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye b) Non-Agricultural Nonpoint Source Planning and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Mapping (MS4 Mapping Grant) Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: WHEREAS the Village of Briarcliff Manor requests Environmental Protection Fund financial assistance from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for an MS4 Mapping grant; and WHEREAS the Village certifies that it will provide 10% of the grant award amount in cash match, and has identified $6,023 for this purpose in bonded Capital Funds. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby authorizes Joshua Ringel, Village Manager, and Christine Dennett, Assistant Village Manager, to act on its behalf in submittal of an application through the Consolidated Funding Application for a grant in an amount not to exceed of $60,227 to be used for the Briarcliff Manor MS4 Mapping Project. Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Mallett Aye Trustee Netburn Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye c) Hudson River Estuary (Natural Resources Inventory Grant) Trustee Mallett explained the purpose and some of the benefits of a Natural Resources inventory including mapping, how to protect precious resources and greater recreational opportunities. Upon motion by Trustee Netburn, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: 5 WHEREAS the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby requests financial assistance from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Hudson River Estuary Grant Program for a Natural Resources Inventory to advance the conservation, restoration and revitalization of the estuary and its ecosystem; and WHEREAS the Village certifies that it will provide 30% of the grant funding amount in match. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby authorizes Joshua Ringel, Village Manager, and Christine Dennett, Assistant Village Manager, to act on its behalf in submittal of an application through the Consolidated Funding Application for a grant in an amount not to exceed $35,000 for a Natural Resources Inventory. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized, upon approval of said application, to enter into and execute a grant agreement for such financial assistance. Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Mallett Aye Trustee Netburn Aye Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye Mayor Vescio Aye Mayor Vescio thanked everyone for their work and diligence with submitting grants and stated the Village has had great success in the past. Fire Department Membership The Board thanked the new member for volunteering. Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Netburn, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby approves the under 18 membership of Vivian Ellsworth to the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. Minutes Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the July 1, 2025 Regular Meeting. Adjournment 6 A motorcycle accident occurred on the Taconic State Parkway on July 13th. Officer’s Chris Oliveira and Michael Juliano responded. Officer Oliveira took quick action and applied a tourniquet to the injured party’s leg and saved his life. Great job by all. Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 8:06pm. Respectfully Submitted By, Christine Dennett Village Clerk/Assistant Village Manager 7