Mayor & Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingBriarcliff Manor, NY · October 7, 2025
Minutes
Village Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
October 7, 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 7th of
October, 2025 commencing at 7:30 p.m.
Present
Steven A. Vescio, Mayor
Peter S. Chatzky, Deputy Mayor
Kevin Hunt, Trustee
Rhea Mallett, Trustee
Also Present
Christine Dennett, Village Clerk/Assistant Village Manager
Josh Subin, Village Attorney
Kevin Leddy, Village Engineer
Kathryn Nivins, Village Treasurer via Zoom
Absent
Malcolm Netburn, Trustee
Josh Ringel, Village Manager
Pledge of Allegiance
Continued Public Hearing Chapter 186-7, Streets and Sidewalks, Protection
of Existing Facilities
Deputy Mayor Chatzky explained the proposed legislation.
The Board requested further revisions and for the draft to be recirculated.
There was no public comment.
Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board voted
unanimously to adjourn the public hearing to October 21, 2025.
Continued Public Hearing Chapter 178, Solar and Alternative Energy,
Article II, Battery Energy Storage Systems
Deputy Mayor Chatzky explained the proposed legislation.
The Board had general discussions on safety concerns with the current
technology. They thanked the County for their input and noted that the
moratorium was expiring on October 15, 2025.
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Upon motion by Trustee Mallett, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted
unanimously to close the public hearing.
Upon motion by Trustee Mallett, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted
unanimously to approve the following resolution:
SEQR NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AMENDMENTS TO VILLAGE CODE CHAPTER 178, ARTICLE II
BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor,
Westchester County, New York, is proposing text amendments to Village
Code Chapter 178, Article II, Battery Energy Storage Systems (“BESS”)
to expressly prohibit Tier 2 BESS from the Village Code (the “Proposed
Action”); and
WHEREAS, in October 2024, the Board of Trustees adopted a 6-
month moratorium on BESS, out of concerned for the impact of BESS on,
among other things, surrounding properties, neighborhoods, the
environment, and public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the moratorium and subsequent extension,
was to allow the Village to study and come to consensus on proposed
amendments to the existing BESS regulations and based on this process,
the Board of Trustees proposes to amend Chapter 178 to remove the
allowance of Tier 2 BESS from the Code and replace it with an express
prohibition of same in the Village; 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 29, 2025.
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.
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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 7, 2025.
LOCAL LAW ADOPTION
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor
hereby adopts Local Law No. 6 of 2025, entitled “A Local Law to Amend Chapter
178, Solar and Alternative Energy, Article II, Battery Energy Storage Systems, of
the Code of the Village of Briarcliff Manor.”
Continued Public Hearing for a Proposed Franchise Renewal Agreement
with Cablevision of Wappingers Falls, Inc.
Trustee Hunt explained the proposed renewal.
There were no public comments.
The Board thanked Trustee Hunt for all his work on the cable agreements and
requested the Justice Center be added to Exhibit A.
Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board voted
unanimously to close the public hearing.
Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board
voted unanimously to approve the following resolution as amended:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR TO
RENEW A CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH CABLEVISION OF
WAPPINGERS FALLS, INC. TO OPERATE A CABLE SYSTEM IN THE
VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR
WHEREAS, the Village of Briarcliff Manor (the “Village”) is a “franchising
authority” in accordance with Title VI of the Communications Act of 1934, (the
“Communications Act”), and is authorized to grant one or more nonexclusive
cable television franchises pursuant to Article 11 of the New York Public Service
Law, as amended, and Title 16, Chapter VIII, Parts 890.60 through 899, of the
Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York,
as amended (collectively the “Cable Laws”);
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WHEREAS, the Village, executed a franchise agreement with Cablevision
of Wappingers Falls, Inc. (the “Franchisee”) on February 1, 2012, which was
thereafter confirmed and made effective by the New York State Public Service
Commission (“Commission”) on October 26, 2012, for a term of eleven (11) years
(Case No. 12-V-0084), and
WHEREAS, said franchise agreement expired on October 26, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Franchisee has submitted a proposed franchise renewal
agreement (the “Franchise Renewal Agreement”) to continue operating its
system within the Village; and
WHEREAS, The Village and Franchisee have mutually agreed to the terms of
said Franchise Renewal Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Village has determined that the Franchisee is and has been
in substantial compliance with all terms/provisions of its existing franchises
and applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the Village has determined that Franchisee has the requisite
legal, technical and financial capabilities to operate a Cable Systems within the
City and that Franchisee’s proposals for renewal of the franchises meet the cable
related needs of the Community; and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed Public Hearing, affording an opportunity for all
those interested parties within the Village to be heard on the proposed Franchise
Renewal Agreement was held before the Village on September 16, 2025 and
continued to October 7, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of
Trustees determines that it is in the best interest of the public to award the
Franchise Renewal Agreement to the Franchisee; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Board of Trustees hereby
authorizes the Mayor to enter into the Franchise Renewal Agreement with
Cablevision of Wappingers Falls, Inc., and to execute any other documents
necessary to effectuate the granting of the franchise renewal on behalf of the
Village of Briarcliff Manor.
Dated: October 7, 2025
Roll Call:
Trustee Hunt Aye
Trustee Mallett Aye
Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye
Mayor Vescio Aye
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Public Hearing to Amend a Special Use Permit – Infinity Solar Systems on
Behalf of JAM 555 Storage, LLC – 555 Pleasantville Road
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board
voted unanimously to open the public hearing.
Mr. John Saunders of Infinity Solar representing the owner gave a brief
explanation of the project stating it was to offset their electricity costs and would
not be visible to neighbors.
The Board had general discussion regarding the project timing, potential traffic
impacts and fire safety.
Village Engineer Leddy stated the application was reviewed by the Fire
Department and the Planning Board and received positive feedback from both.
The Fire Department requested signage on all sides for the shutoff locations.
Mr. Bruce Graves of 574 Pleasantville Road asked if any trees would be
removed and the height of the panels.
Mr. Sauders stated no trees should be removed and the panels varied from 8-12
inches and further stated they would be mindful of traffic coordination when the
materials were being delivered to the site.
Upon motion by Trustee Mallett, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board
voted unanimously to close the public hearing.
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board
voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
JAM 555 Storage, LLC
555 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY
Resolution of Amended Special Permit Approval
WHEREAS, by Resolution adopted on October 1, 2024, the Board of Trustees of
the Village of Briarcliff Manor issued a Special Permit Approval to JAM 555
Storage, LLC for a self-storage facility pursuant to Village Code Section 220-
6(M)(2)(g) to be located at 555 Pleasantville Road (“Project Site”) within the
Village’s Complementary Use Transition 4 (CT4) District; and
WHEREAS, by letter dated September 2, 2025, Infinity Solar Systems submitted
on behalf of JAM 555 Storage, LLC, an application for Amended Special Permit
approval to install rooftop photovoltaic (“PV”) solar energy systems on the North
Building (“Briarcliff North”) and the South Building (“Briarcliff South”) at the
Project Site; and
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WHEREAS, the Briarcliff North PV system will consist of 342 modules totaling
188.10 kW (DC), while the Briarcliff South PV system will be comprised of 500
modules totaling 275.00 kW (DC); and
WHEREAS, in support of its Application, the Applicant submitted the following
documents and plans:
1. Cover Letter prepared by Infinity Solar Systems
2. Development Plan for Briarcliff North, prepared by Infinity Energy
3. Briarcliff North - New York State Standardized Contract for Interconnection
of New Distributed Generation Units And/Or Energy Storage Systems with
Capacity of 5 MW or Less Connected in Parallel with Utility Distribution
Systems, signed by Tim Fisher, DHIP Group, and countersigned by
Christopher Jones, Consolidated Edison, dated May 15, 2025
4. Briarcliff North – Pre-Construction Design Approval Letter from
Consolidated Edison, dated July 7, 2025
5. Briarcliff North Load Certification Letter, prepared by Michael E. Miele, PE,
dated July 10, 2025
6. Development Plan for Briarcliff South, prepared by Infinity Energy
7. Briarcliff South - New York State Standardized Contract for
Interconnection of New Distributed Generation Units And/Or Energy
Storage Systems with Capacity of 5 MW or Less Connected in Parallel
with Utility Distribution Systems, signed by Tim Fisher, DHIP Group, and
countersigned by Christopher Jones, Consolidated Edison, dated May 14,
2025
8. Briarcliff South – Pre-Construction Design Approval Letter from
Consolidated Edison, dated July 9, 2025
9. Briarcliff South Load Certification Letter, prepared by Michael E. Miele,
PE, dated July 10, 2025
10. SWPPP Certification Letter, prepared by Michael E. Miele, PE, dated
August 22, 2025
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees reviewed the Short Environmental
Assessment Form Part 1 for preliminary assessment of the environmental
impacts of the Project under the State Environmental Quality Review Act
(“SEQRA”); and
WHEREAS, the Proposed Action is classified as a Type II Action under SEQR
and is exempt from additional review; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Board issued a general recommendation of support for
the Proposed Special Permit Amendment at its meeting on September 18, 2025;
and
WHEREAS, the Board is familiar with the 555 Pleasantville Road site which is
currently improved with the self-storage facility, which was previously subject to
Special Permit review and approval in 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Amended Special Permit use is consistent with the existing use
of the site, the Village’s Comprehensive Plan, and zoning; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Village Code Chapter 220-6D., the
Applicant has submitted an amended site plan (§ 220-6.D.1); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Village Code Chapter 220-6D., the
preparation of a stormwater pollution prevention plan (§220-6D.2) is waived
because the amended special permit use will not involve land disturbance or
changes to the existing drainage structure; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Village Code Chapter 220-6D., the
preparation of a marketing study (§220-6D.3), is waived because the self-storage
facility is an existing use and the rooftop solar energy systems will help with the
continued viability of the use; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Village Code Chapter 220-6D., the
preparation of an Infrastructure and Utility Study (§220-6D.4), is waived because
no infrastructure modifications or trenching are required; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Village Code Chapter 220-6D., the
preparation of a traffic study (§ 220-6.D.5) is waived because the construction
and operation of a rooftop solar system will not affect traffic patterns or generate
additional traffic; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Village Code Chapter 220-6D., the
preparation of a municipal service impact study § 220-6.D.6) is waived because
the installation of a commercial rooftop solar system has a low impact on
municipal services; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Village Code Chapter 220-6D., the
preparation of an educational resources impact study (§ 220-6.D.7) is waived
because the Project Site is located in a commercial district and will not have an
impact on the Village’s educational resources; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the requirements of Village Code Chapter 220-6D., the
preparation of a fiscal impact study (§220-6.D.8) is waived because the
installation of rooftop solar is anticipated to have no fiscal impact on the Village’s
operating budget or resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT:
RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees adopts and incorporates the recitations and
statements set forth above as if fully set forth and resolved herein.
FURTHER RESOLVED, in its consideration of the JAM 555 Storage, LLC
application, the Board of Trustees has reviewed and relied on:
1. Special Permit Application Letter prepared by Infinity Solar Systems
dated September 2, 2025 and accompanying Plans, pre-construction
design approval letters from Consolidated Edison, Short Environmental
Assessment Form Part 1, and site plan pursuant to §220-6.D.
2. Memorandum from BFJ Planning reviewing special permit criteria
dated September 19, 2025.
3. Planning Board referral and recommendation as discussed at the
September 18, 2025 Planning Board meeting.
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees has reviewed the studies provided
pursuant to § 220-6.D and has determined that the Proposed Project will not
result in significant impacts to the Village; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby finds that the
amended use of the Project is consistent with the conditions and standards of
Village Code §220-6; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Special Permit issued for the Project is hereby
amended to permit the installation and proposed use of the Project, which shall
be subject to all of the terms and conditions herein and as may be set forth in a
resolution to be issued by the Briarcliff Manor Planning Board to be obtained by
the Applicant granting an amendment of the Existing Site Plan Approval relative
to the Project; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees grants the Special Permit to JAM
555 Storage, LLC in accordance with the provisions of Village Code §220–6
subject to the terms and conditions of this Resolution.
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FURTHER RESOLVED, that the violation of any term or condition of this
Resolution of Amended Special Use Permit Approval shall place the Amended
Special Use Permit and any associated certificate in jeopardy and subject to
revocation by the Village; and
FURTHER RESOLOVED, that except as otherwise provided herein, all other
terms and conditions of the aforesaid Resolution of Special Permit Approval
dated October 1, 2024 shall remain in full force and effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing Resolution
is hereby adopted.
Board of Trustees Announcements
Recreation has several upcoming events!
Scarecrow Making October 18th.
Window Painting October 18th.
Ragamuffin Parade October 25th.
Volunteer and join the Fire and/or Ambulance Departments.
Assistant Village Manager’s Report
The Harvest Mess and Costume Swaps were a big success.
Committee Report
The Comprehensive Plan Committee is holding a public workshop on
November 5th and the draft plan will be available by Thanksgiving.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
1030 Pleasantville Road Façade Discussion
It was noted that James Rinzler and John Bekisz, members of the Briarcliff
Manor Local Development Corporation were present.
Village Planning Consultant, Sarah Yackel gave a presentation on potential types
of architecture for the proposed Justice Center.
The Board had general discussion regarding the architecture types and stated
they preferred some Tudor elements with public realm continuity with height,
glass and clean lines.
Director Rinzler stated the use of stone typically was used in Justice Centers.
Mr. Gil Balog, Member of the Architectural Review Advisory Committee
suggested a mix of brick and stone with spandrel glass to make a statement but
be compatible with surrounding buildings.
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The Board thanked Mr. Balog and the LDC members for attending and providing
input. They requested preliminary feedback be sent to the developer noting the
building would be the gateway to the Village.
FY 24/25 Operating Transfers
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, 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 transfers for 4Q-FY 2024-2025:
A. 4Q FY 24-25 OVER EXPENDED BUDGETS FINAL
FY 25/26 Capital Transfers
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Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board
voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the
following capital budget transfers for FY 25/26 as follows:
A. 25/26 Project that requires funding from Capital Project Savings and
Operating Expense Transfer
Decrease: H5110 201 24490 Epoxy Traffic Lines $20,000.00
Increase: H9901 950 Transfer to General Fund $20,000.00
Increase: A0102 5031 Transfer in from Capital $20,000.00
Decrease: A5112 465 CHIPs Street Repaving $10,000.00
Increase: A5112 400 Annual Pvmt Preservation $30,000.00
B. 25/26 Capital Project that requires additional funding from Recreation
Fees
Increase: CM0102.0599 Rec-Fees Appropriated FB $ 1,376.60
Increase: CM9901.910 Transfer to Capital 1,376.60
Increase: H0102.5037 Transfer in from CM Rec Fees $ 1,376.60
Increase: H7110 201 26760 Accessible Doors @ Comm Center 789.00
Increase H7110 201 26781 Tennis Court to Pickleball Court 587.60
C. 25/26 Capital Projects transfer funds
Decrease: H1440.201.24280 LPDB Constr PnRdPhs4/LwPk-RvrP $ 520.00
Increase H1440 201 23240 LPDB Design PnRdPhs4/LwPk-RvrP 520.00
Decrease: H1620 201 25160 Building Improvement Plan $ 870.00
Increase H4540 201 26670 Renv Bth & Shwr Amb Bay 870.00
Decrease: H1680 201 26130 IT Replacement 24-25 $32,805.52
Increase H1680 201 25130 IT Replacement 25-26 32,805.52
Decrease: H5110 201 25432 Small Equipment 24/25 $5,050.65
Increase H5110 201 26423 Replacement Grapple 5,050.65
Decrease: H5110 201 24490 Epoxy Traffic Lines $ 650.00
Increase H5110 201 26481 MS4 Mapping 650.00
C. 25/26 Capital Projects transfer funds (con’t)
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Decrease: H8397 201 22580 Wtr Main Repl- Alb/Sleep-Design $17,317.91
Increase H8397 201 24487 Wtr Main Repl- Alb/Sleep-Cnstrc 12,517.91
Increase H8397 201 25484 Rdgcrst-Twr Hll Wtr Rehb-Cnstr 4,800.00
D. 25/26 Request to Close Capital Projects
H1680 201 26130 IT Replacement 24-25
H5110 201 26423 Replacement Grapple
H5110 201 26481 MS4 Mapping
Sleepy Hollow Country Club Tax Certiorari Payment Correction
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board
voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees previously adopted a resolution on June 25,
2025, authorizing a refund of $180,476.89 to Sleepy Hollow Country Club
pursuant to the settlement of tax certiorari proceedings; and
WHEREAS, it has since been identified that a clerical error occurred in the total
refund calculation, specifically with respect to the following parcels:
WHEREAS, of this balance, $7,258.83 is available from captured prior fiscal year
liabilities (A0601), leaving $2,451.10 to be charged to the current Fiscal Year
2025-2026 Budget, A1964.423 – Refund of Property Taxes; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby
amends its resolution of June 25, 2025, to authorize the corrected total refund of
$190,184.82, comprised of $165,934.34 in principle and $24,250.48 in interest.
Roll Call:
Trustee Hunt Aye
Trustee Mallett Aye
Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye
Mayor Vescio Aye
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Authorize Village Manager to Execute a Water Main Easement Agreement –
123 Marlborough Road
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board
voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS David Pisciotta (“Pisciotta”), is the current owner residing at 123
Marlborough Road, Briarcliff Manor, New York, which is also shown on the tax
map of the Town of Ossining as Section 97.19, Block 2, Lot 4 (the “Property);
and
WHEREAS, the Property is surrounded by predominately residential uses and
contains municipal infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Briarcliff Manor (the “Village”) holds three (3)
easements on the Property, a rear yard Easement for a Right-of-Way, a Water
Easement in the front yard and a Water Easement in the front yard along the
western property line, all as shown on Exhibit A (hereinafter, the “Water Main
Facilities”); and
WHEREAS, Pisciotta has approached the Village in regard to removing existing
easements on the Property; and
WHEREAS, the Village desires to enter into a perpetual Easement with Pisciotta
for the purpose of operating, maintaining, reconstructions, repairing and/or
replacing said Water Main and Subsurface Utility Facilities;
WHEREAS, the Village desires to modify the front yard Water Easement, along
the western property line, to allow for additional Village beneficial uses;
WHEREAS, the Village has determined that the ROW Easement no longer
serves its intended function or public use and may be removed without significant
detriment to the Village’s interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Briarcliff Manor declares that in accordance with Article 8 of the State
Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617, and based upon the
review of the EAF and all other materials that were prepared for this action, the
Board of Trustees has determined this action, as described above, is an Unlisted
Action and adopts a Negative Declaration since there will be no material adverse
environmental impact as a result of such action.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Briarcliff Manor authorizes the Village Manger and the Village Attorney to prepare
and execute documents regarding the potential Water Main Easement
Agreement and Termination and Release of Easement.
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Exhibit A
Authorize Village Manager to Execute Documents related to the Transfer of
a Parcel of Land – 95 Marlborough Road
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Mallett, the Board
voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS Christopher Barley and Luke Carron (collectively, the “Owner”), are
the current owners residing at 95 Marlborough Road, Briarcliff Manor, New York
10510 (the “Property”) has offered to purchase a Portion of 591 Scarborough
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Road (SBL: 97.19-2-5.1) annexed hereto as Exhibit A (the “Parcel”); and
WHEREAS, the Parcel is approximately 25 feet by 160 feet abuts the boundary
of 95 Marlborough Road (SBL: 97.19-2-8), which Parcel is reflected in deeds
from 1990 to present, yet there is no record of the conveyance from the Village of
Briarcliff Manor to Milton and Lenore Munitz, the original owners of the Property;
WHEREAS, the price offered is ten dollars ($10.00); and
WHEREAS, the prior owner of 95 Marlborough Road has presented a deed
containing the metes and bounds of the Parcel included on their deed dated the
16th day of December in the year 2016; and
WHEREAS, the minutes of the October 27th, 1954 Board of Trustees Meeting
documents a discussion of the potential sale to the then owner of 95
Marlborough, in rem.
WHEREAS, the Village’s tax records indicate the prior owner of 95 Marlborough
Road has been assessed and paid taxes on a portion of the Parcel since 1995,
which is the earliest period readily accessible in the Village’s electronic archives,
WHEREAS, the title company requires a deed conveying the Parcel from the
Village of Briarcliff Manor to the Owner to document the chain of title Road; and
WHEREAS, the Parcel will not be utilized for municipal purposes and due to its
configuration, location and topography, is of little practical value to the Village;
and
WHEREAS, the Parcel is surrounded by predominately residential uses and
contains municipal infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Parcel is currently unused by the Village and its existing
infrastructure and is not anticipated to be used for Village infrastructure or
expansions thereof; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has determined that the Parcel does not serve
any public use, except for convenience to the transferee’s property, and given its
configuration, location and topography is not suitable nor needed for a public
purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has considered all materials submitted to it in
connection with the sale of the Parcel including without limitation reports and
advice from the Briarcliff Manor Village Manager, Village Clerk, and the Village
Engineer / Building Inspector.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Briarcliff Manor declares that in accordance with Article 8 of the State
Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617, and based upon the
review of the EAF and all other materials that were prepared for this action, the
Board of Trustees has determined that the sale of the Parcel, as more particularly
described below, is an Unlisted Action and adopts a Negative Declaration since
there will be no material adverse environmental impact as a result of such action.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Briarcliff Manor authorizes the Village Manger and the Village Attorney to prepare
and execute documents regarding the potential sale.
ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and
improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Briarcliff
Manor, Town of Ossining, County of Westchester and State of New York, more
particularly bounded and described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point at the southeast corner of other lands of the Grantor
herein and running thence along the easterly boundary line of said other lands of
Grantor North 01 degrees 06 minutes 00 seconds East 160.00 feet to the
northeast corner of said other lands of Grantor;
RUNNING THENCE South 88 degrees 54 minutes 00 seconds East 25.00 feet;
RUNNING THENCE South 01 degrees 06 minutes 00 seconds West 160.00 feet;
RUNNING THENCE North 88 degrees 54 minutes 00 seconds West 25.00 feet,
to the point or place of BEGINNING.
Containing 4,000 Square Feet, or 0.09182736 Acres.
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EXHIBIT A
Minutes
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board
voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the September 16, 2025 Regular
Meeting as amended.
Roll Call:
Trustee Hunt Aye
Trustee Mallett Aye
Deputy Mayor Chatzky Aye
Mayor Vescio Aye
Board Announcements
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A speedy recovery to Trustee Netburn and Keith Austin.
Keith Austin was recently inducted into the Westchester Senior Citizen
Hall of Fame.
Congratulations to Josh, Joanna and Holden on welcoming Fiona to the
family.
Happy Birthday to Mayor Vescio.
Congratulations to Kevin Hunt on 20 years of membership and
volunteering for the Fire Department.
Adjournment
Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Deputy Mayor Chatzky, the Board
voted unanimously to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 8:58pm.
Respectfully Submitted By,
Christine Dennett
Village Clerk/Assistant Village Manager
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