Mayor & Board of Trustees

Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting November 25, 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 25th of November, 2025 commencing at 7:30 p.m. Present Peter S. Chatzky, Acting Mayor/Deputy Mayor Kevin Hunt, Trustee Rhea Mallett, Acting Deputy Mayor Malcolm Netburn, Trustee Also Present Josh Ringel, Village Manager Christine Dennett, Village Clerk/Assistant Village Manager Joshua Subin, Village Attorney Kathryn Nivins, Village Treasurer Kevin Leddy, Village Engineer Absent Steven A. Vescio, Mayor Pledge of Allegiance Continued Public Hearing Amend Chapter 186-7, Streets and Sidewalks, Protection of Existing Facilities The Board had general discussion regarding the draft. There was no public comment. Upon motion by Acting Deputy Mayor Mallett, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the public hearing to December 2, 2025. Continued Public Hearing for a Local Law to Reorder and Reorganize Various Chapters of the Code and Establish Chapter 220-21 Specialty Zones Village Attorney Subin gave an overview of the proposed legislation and stated it was a housekeeping item to cleanup sections of the code. There was no public comment. Upon motion by Acting Deputy Mayor Mallett, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing. 1 Upon motion by Trustee Hunt, seconded by Acting Deputy Mayor Mallett, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby adopts Local Law No. 7 of 2025, entitled “A Local Law to Renumber and Reorganize Various Chapters of the Code of the Village of Briarcliff Manor and Establish Chapter 220-21 Specialty Zones.” Board of Trustees Announcements  The SAC is hosting a holiday decoration swap event.  Join the Fire and Ambulance Departments.  Holiday Sing-a-long will be on 12/7.  The PBA is doing a toy drive.  Happy Thanksgiving! Village Manager’s Report  Tips for nighttime walking safety were given.  Please report if streetlights are out so they can be repaired. Committee Report  The Comprehensive Plan draft will be available soon. Public Comments Ms. Krista Reed of 15 Horsechestnut Road asked if the street lights in the downtown were going to be addressed as part of the mobility project. She stated they were attractive but dim and made seeing pedestrians difficult. Acting Mayor Chatzky stated they would be addressed as part of the project. Village Annual Auditor’s Report for FY 2024-2025 Mr. Jeffrey Shaver from O’Connor Davies reviewed the audit and stated there were no issues found and the Village received an unqualified opinion. The Board thanked the Auditor, Village Treasurer, Village Manager and the whole team for their hard work. 2Q FY 25/26 Capital/Operating Contingency Transfers Village Treasurer Nivins reviewed the transfers. Upon motion by Trustee Netburn, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution as amended: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the following operating and capital budget transfers for FY 25/26 as follows: 2 A. 25/26 Operating Contingency Transfer Library Elevator Repair Decrease: A1990 499 General Fund Contingency $16,700.00 Increase: A7020 211 Rec Admin-Gen Repair & Maint $ 1,179.04 Increase: V0102 2710 Premium on Obligations 4,756.14 Increase: A9901 930 Transfer to Public Library 10,764.82 Increase L0108 5031 Lib Interfund-Transfer In 10,764.82 Increase: L7410 211 Library-Gen Repair & Maint. 10,764.82 B. 25/26 Operating Debt Service Fund Balance Increase: V0102 0599 Debt Service-Appr. Fund Balance $98,162.30 Increase: V0102 2710 Premium on Obligations 19,056.00 Increase: V9710 710 Serial Bond Expense 117,218.30 C. 25/26 Capital Projects transfer funds Increase H1680 201 25181 MUNIS Tyler Tech ESS/Content $2,100.00 Decrease: H1680 201 26130 25/26 IT Replacement 2,100.00 Increase H5110 201 26471 Pleasantville Rd Traffic Light $2.00 Decrease: H1230 201 26131 25/26Traffic Safety - Gen Project 2.00 Increase H5110 201 26570 Streetlight Residential $10,000.00 Decrease: H5110 201 26571 LED Street Light Replacement 10,000.00 Increase H8397 201 25481 Chppaq Road Rt 100 Water Main $20,000.00 Decrease: H8397 201 26486 Construction Inspct: Water Project 20,000.00 Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Netburn Aye Acting Deputy Mayor Mallett Aye Acting Mayor Chatzky Aye 1030/1050 Briarhouse, LLC Presentation Mr. David Cooper of Zarin and Steinmetz representing the applicant, summarized the concept plan and Zoning Petition. He asked for the Board to refer them to the Village and County Planning Boards and declare their lead agency status. Mr. Patrick Normoyle, Applicant, gave an overview of the process leading up to present beginning with the Village’s RFEI. He stated they were proposing 86 apartments with some studios, one bedrooms and two bedrooms with 9 of them being affordable. 3 Mr. John Imbiano, Landscape Architect for the Applicant, reviewed the site design, proposed plantings and trails. The Board had general discussion regarding the height and setback of the building, design and landscaping elements. Mr. Normoyle stated they would revisit the height and prepare images from different vantage points. He further stated they were working with the Village and the Office of Court Administration regarding the Justice Center floorplan. Mr. Cooper reviewed the next steps and requested they be placed on the next agenda. Award of Bid – Hydrants Upon motion by Acting Deputy Mayor Mallett, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Village of Briarcliff Manor (“Village”) duly bid and opened bids on November 12, 2025, for “VM-2425-11 Fire Hydrant Purchase (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the Village received 4 bids for the Project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Board hereby awards the contract for the Project to Ferguson Waterworks per their bid of $61,106.72 being the lowest responsible bidder; and charged to H8397.201.26470. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Ferguson Waterworks for said Project. Roll Call: Trustee Hunt Aye Trustee Netburn Aye Acting Deputy Mayor Mallett Aye Acting Mayor Chatzky Aye Library Board Member Reappointment The Board thanked the member for continuing to volunteer. 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 makes the following reappointment: 4 Gabrielle Rosenfeld as a member of the Library Board for a term to expire on December 31, 2030. 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 Adriana Ingegneri to the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. Adjournment The Board wished a Happy Thanksgiving to all. Upon motion by Trustee Netburn, seconded by Trustee Hunt, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 9:15pm. Respectfully Submitted By, Christine Dennett Village Clerk/Assistant Village Manager 5