Legislative Meeting
Regular MeetingOssining, NY · January 17, 2024
Agenda
AGENDA
VILLAGE OF OSSINING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
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Ossining, NY 10562
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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
7:30 PM
MAYOR
Rika Levin
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Robert M. Fritsche Omar Lopez
Dana White Manuel R. Quezada
I. CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL
II. MAYOR’S AND TRUSTEES’ ANNOUNCEMENTS
III. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
A. Village Manager Karen D'Attore
B. Corporation Counsel Stuart Kahan
C. Temporary Police Chief Brendan Donohue
IV. ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements shall be event related only, shall be no longer than two (2) minutes in length.
V. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
Visitors shall be accorded one (1) four (4) minute opportunity to address the Board on any of
the resolutions on the agenda.
VI. VISITOR RECOGNITION
Visitors shall be accorded one (1) three-minute opportunity to address the Board on issues not
relating to the Agenda, but of relevance to the common good of the Village.
VII. VILLAGE BOARD RESOLUTIONS
A. Approval of Minutes - January 03, 2024
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining hereby approves the
Minutes of the January 03, 2024 Reorganizational Meeting as presented
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B. Approval of Voucher Detail - 01-17-2024
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining hereby approves the
Voucher Detail Report dated 01-17-2024 in the amount of $1,403,693.37
Updated Voucher Detail Report 01172024
C. RESOLUTION APPROVING 2024 CABARET LICENSE FOR HUDSON VALLEY
BOOKS, INC. DBA HUDSON VALLEY BOOKS FOR HUMANITY, 67 CENTRAL
AVENUE, OSSINING, NEW YORK
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapters 100 and 171 of the Code of the Village of Ossining
(“Code”), the authorized representative of the business Hudson Valley Books, Inc. dba
Hudson Valley Books for Humanity, 67 Central Avenue, Ossining, New York presented
an application to the Village Clerk, as licensing officer, for a cabaret license where only
soft drinks are to be served; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to sections 100-3 and 100-5 of the Code, the Village Clerk caused
an investigation into said application and after receiving the results of the investigation
from the Finance Department, Building Department and Police Department the
application was referred to the Board of Trustees for final approval; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees reviewed the application at the January 10, 2024
work session, hearing from interim Chief of Police Donohue and Corporation Counsel
Kahan; now therefore be it
RESOLVED that pursuant to the Code, the Board of Trustees hereby approves a
Cabaret License for 2024 for Hudson Valley Books, Inc. dba Hudson Valley Books for
Humanity where only soft drinks are to be served as follows:
Hudson Valley Books, Inc. dba Hudson Valley Books for Humanity
Days/Hours: Sunday through Thursday 4 pm to 10 pm
Friday and Saturday 4 pm to 11 pm
Occasional instrumental and/or vocal performances maximum 6 performers; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the licensee may request from the Village Manager an extension of the
hours for the operation of the cabaret for a specific event on a specific date upon a
showing of good cause; and be it further
RESOLVED, that a licensee may request an extension of the hours for the operation of
the cabaret no more than one day per calendar quarter (January 1-March 31; April 1-
June 30; July 1-September 30 and October 1-December 31) and that in no event shall the
hours of operation extend past 2:00 am; and be it further
RESOLVED, that no fewer than five (5) business days before the specific date for which
an extension of the hours of operation of the cabaret is sought, the licensee, by its
authorized representative, shall present to the Village Manager a written request for the
extension of hours of operation of the cabaret; and be it further
RESOLVED, that upon receipt of the written request for an extension of the hours of
operation of the cabaret, the Village Manager or designee will contact the Ossining Police
Department and Village of Ossining Building Department to determine if there are any
reasons that the request should be denied or modified; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Village Manager will advise the licensee of his/her decision on the
written request no fewer than two (2) business days before the date of the specific event;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that where the request for an extension of the hours of operation of the
cabaret is approved, the Village Manager or designee shall notify the Police Department
of the extended hours which extended hours shall not extend past 2:00 am; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the Village Manager’s or designee’s approval of the request for an
extension of the hours for the operation of the cabaret shall only be for the specific date
and may not be used as a basis to extend the hours of operation for any other date; and
be it further
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RESOLVED, that pursuant to section 100-9 of the Village Code, the Board of Trustees
may revoke or suspend any cabaret license issued under chapter 100 where the license
was obtained by fraud or false representation of fact or failing to comply with the
provisions of chapter 171 (Licenses).
D. Authorization to sign proposal
RESOLVED, that upon review by the Corporation Counsel, the Village Manager is
authorized to sign the December 15, 2023 proposal from Mitchell Associates Architects
for professional services for life safety assessments, prioritization and implementation
plan for village-owned fire stations.
E. Appointment
RESOLVED, that pursuant to village code section 24-4, the Board of Trustees designates
Felicia Marquie as Chairperson of the Landlord Tenant Relations Council for 2024.
F. Approve settlement of workers’ compensation claim
RESOLVED, that following review by the Corporation Counsel the Board of Trustees
authorizes the settlement of workers’ compensation claim (VOS13005) for employee
XXX-XX-2314 for $223,409; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the settlement, pursuant to section 32 of the Workers’ Compensation
Law requires the approval of the Workers’ Compensation Board; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Village Manager may execute such documents as are necessary to
effectuate the settlement.
G. DPW-Award of Bid-Indian Brook Water Treatment Plant- General Construction
RESOLVED, that subject to review by the Corporation Counsel, the Board of Trustees
of the Village of Ossining hereby awards the bid for Contract No. DPW-23-03G Indian
Brook Water Treatment Plant- General Construction to ELQ Industries, Inc., 567 Fifth
Avenue, New Rochelle, New York 10801 for the bid amount of $68,541,828.64 as the
lowest bid received from a responsive and responsible bidder; and be it further
RESOLVED, that upon review by the Corporation Counsel the Village Manager is
authorized to sign the aforementioned contract with ELQ Industries, Inc.
H. DPW-Award of Bid-Indian Brook Water Treatment Plant- Plumbing Construction
RESOLVED, that subject to review by the Corporation Counsel, the Board of Trustees
of the Village of Ossining hereby awards the bid for Contract No. DPW-23-03P Indian
Brook Water Treatment Plant- Plumbing Construction to Mace Contracting Corp., 35
Portman Road, New Rochelle, New York 10801 for the bid amount of $2,200,000.00 as
the lowest bid received from a responsive and responsible bidder; and be it further
RESOLVED, that upon review by the Corporation Counsel the Village Manager is
authorized to sign the aforementioned contract with Mace Contracting Corp.
I. DPW-Award of Bid-Indian Brook Water Treatment Plant- HVAC Construction
RESOLVED, that subject to review by the Corporation Counsel, the Board of Trustees
of the Village of Ossining hereby awards the bid for Contract No. DPW-23-03H Indian
Brook Water Treatment Plant- HVAC Construction to Carey & Walsh, Inc., 529 North
State Road, Briarcliff Manor, New York 10510 for the bid amount of $3,185,000.00 as the
lowest bid received from a responsive and responsible bidder; and be it further
RESOLVED, that upon review by the Corporation Counsel the Village Manager is
authorized to sign the aforementioned contract with Carey & Walsh, Inc.
J. DPW-Award of Bid-Indian Brook Water Treatment Plant- Electrical Construction
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RESOLVED, that subject to review by the Corporation Counsel, the Board of Trustees
of the Village of Ossining hereby awards the bid for Contract No. DPW-23-03E Indian
Brook Water Treatment Plant- Electrical Construction to Solar Electric Systems, Inc., 2
Tibbits Avenue, White Plains, New York 10606 for the bid amount of $13,100,000.00 as
the lowest bid received from a responsive and responsible bidder; and be it further
RESOLVED, that upon review by the Corporation Counsel the Village Manager is
authorized to sign the aforementioned contract with Solar Electric Systems, Inc.
K. RESOLUTION DENYING THE NOVEMBER 22, 2023 APPLICATION BY EL
MANABITA SPORTS RESTAURANT, INC. DBA EL MANABITA RESTAURANT
AND BAR, 107 MAIN STREET, OSSINING, NEW YORK, FOR A CABARET
LICENSE
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapters 100 and 171 of the Code of the Village of Ossining
(“Code”), by application dated November 22, 2023, the authorized representative of the
business El Manabita Sports Restaurant and Bar, 107 Main Street, Ossining, New York,
presented an application to the Village Clerk, as licensing officer, for a 2024 cabaret
license; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 100-4 of the Code, the Village Clerk referred the
application to the Chief of Police, “for a full investigation as to the truth of the statements
contained therein, and as to any or all other matters which might tend to aid in
determining whether or not such application should be granted”; and
WHEREAS, the Village Clerk also referred the application to the Village Building
Department to inspect the premises for the proposed cabaret and to advise if any
violations of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and Village
Code were observed; and
WHEREAS, the Village Clerk also referred the application to the Village Finance
Department to advise if the applicant was indebted or obligated in any manner to the
Village of Ossining; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 100-5 of the Code, the police department responded to
the Village Clerk on December 28, 2023 and provided a printout of police calls to the
location since 2021; and
WHEREAS, Captain (now interim Chief of Police) Donohue wrote about the applicant,
“This location is an SLA (State Liquor Authority) focal point, drawing more police
resources than comparable businesses. This location has been the scene of numerous
local and SLA violations, including noise complaints, disturbances, altercations, and
assaults. It also has pending SLA charges”; and
WHEREAS, an inspection of the premises was performed by Building Department
personnel on December 14, 2023 and the Senior Code Enforcement Officer noted that the
establishment passed the inspection, previous violations observed on December 6 had
been corrected and required documentation provided; and
WHEREAS, the Village Treasurer advised on November 29, 2023 that the applicant was
not indebted or obligated to the village in any manner; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 100-6 of the Code, the Village Clerk referred the
application to the Board of Trustees, which board is responsible for determining whether
the cabaret license should be granted or denied; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees at the January 10, 2024 work session discussed and
reviewed the application hearing from interim Chief of Police Donohue, Corporation
Counsel Kahan, Fernando Vasquez, the representative of the applicant and Louis
Chisari, counsel for the applicant; now therefore be it
RESOLVED,that the application by El Manabita Sports Restaurant, Inc. dba El
Manabita Restaurant and Bar, 107 Main Street, Ossining, New York for a cabaret
license for 2024 is denied; and be it further
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RESOLVED, that pursuant to Village Code section 171-13, the Village Clerk shall
refund all fees paid in advance for the cabaret license application; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the authorized representative from El Manabita Sports Restaurant,
Inc. dba El Manabita Restaurant and Bar shall contact the Ossining Police Department
to review ways to reduce the number and types of reported incidents at the location.
L. Finance – Establishment of Various Capital Projects from 2023 Financing Sources
WHEREAS, Village management wishes to establish capital projects for various capital
purposes and purchases which were part of the Village’s 2024 Capital Plan and designated to
be financed by accumulated and available surplus fund balance as of December 31, 2023,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, the Adopted Budgets of the General, Water and Sewer Funds are modified in
2023 to appropriate unexpended appropriations, and/or accumulated and available fund
balance for 2024 Capital Plan items aggregating $1,731,485.00, and that capital projects and
capital project budgets be established, as follows:
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M. Finance – Establishment of 2024 Streets, Sidewalks, Curbs, Parking Lot Capital Project
from Debt Financing Sources and CHIPS State Aid Funding
WHEREAS, Village management wishes to establish a capital project in accordance with
the 2024 Capital Plan for Streets, Sidewalk Resurfacing, Curbs, and Parking Lot for
State Street Firehouse not to exceed $590,000 designated to be financed by issuance of
$350,000 serial bonds, and $240,000 CHIPS State Aid Funding, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, capital projects and capital project budgets are established, as follows:
N. Finance – Establishment of 2024 Trucks and Heavy Equipment Capital Projects from
Debt Financing
WHEREAS, Village management wishes to establish capital projects in accordance with
the 2024 Capital Plan for (1) Six Wheel Dump Truck not to exceed $300,000 designated
to be financed by issuance of $300,000 serial bonds, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, capital projects and capital project budgets are established, as follows:
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O. Finance – Establishment of 2024 Fire Department Rescue Truck Capital Project from
Debt Financing
WHEREAS, Village management wishes to establish capital projects in accordance with
the 2024 Capital Plan for (1) Fire Department Rescue Truck replacing R14 not to exceed
$950,000 designated to be financed by issuance of $950,000 serial bonds, now therefore
be it
RESOLVED, capital projects and capital project budgets are established, as follows:
P. Finance – Establishment of 2024 Fire Portable Radios Capital Project from Debt
Financing
WHEREAS, Village management wishes to establish capital projects in accordance with
the 2024 Capital Plan for Fire Department Portable Radios not to exceed $350,000
designated to be financed by issuance of $350,000 serial bonds, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, capital projects and capital project budgets are established, as follows:
Q. Finance – Establishment of 2024 Police Radio Infrastructure Capital Project from Debt
Financing
WHEREAS, Village management wishes to establish capital projects in accordance with
the 2024 Capital Plan for Police Radio Infrastructure not to exceed $750,000 designated
to be financed by issuance of $750,000 serial bonds, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, capital projects and capital project budgets are established, as follows:
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R. Finance – Establishment of 2024 Police Records Management System Capital Project
from Debt Financing
WHEREAS, Village management wishes to establish capital projects in accordance with
the 2024 Capital Plan for Police Records Management System not to exceed $500,000
designated to be financed by issuance of $500,000 serial bonds, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, capital projects and capital project budgets are established, as follows:
S. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF POLICE AND FIRE
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT IN AND FOR THE VILLAGE OF OSSINING,
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A TOTAL MAXIMUM ESTIMATED
COST OF $1,100,000 AND AUTHORIZING, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE
REFERENDUM, THE ISSUANCE OF $1,100,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID
VILLAGE TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting
strength of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining, Westchester County, New
York, as follows:
Section 1. The purchase of police and fire communications equipment in and for the
Village of Ossining, Westchester County, New York, including costs incidental thereto, is
hereby authorized, subject to permissive referendum, at a total maximum estimated cost
of $1,100,000.
Section 2. The plan for the financing of the aforesaid maximum estimated cost is by
the issuance of $1,100,000 serial bonds of said Village, hereby authorizedto be issued
therefor pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the
aforesaid class of objects or purposes is ten years pursuant to subdivision 25 of
paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined
that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said Village of Ossining, Westchester County, New
York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on
such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation
shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds
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becoming due and payable in such year. To the extent not paid from other sources, there
shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said Village, a tax sufficient to
pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to
authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the
issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes,
is hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be
of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed
by said Village Treasurer, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the serial bonds
herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment
dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same,
including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue serial bonds
with substantially level or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the
Village Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer of such Village. Such bonds shall contain
substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local
Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition
to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Village Treasurer
shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 7. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested
only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which
said Village is not authorized to expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of
publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty
days after the date of such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the
Constitution.
Section 8. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes
of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no
monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or
otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose
described herein.
Section 9. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in
summary form in the official newspaper of said Village for such purpose, together with a
notice of the Village Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the
Local Finance Law.
Section 10. THIS RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE
REFERENDUM.
T. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A POLICE RECORDS
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN AND FOR THE VILLAGE OF OSSINING,
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF
$500,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 SERIAL BONDS OF
SAID VILLAGE TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.
Section 1. BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of
the total voting strength of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining, Westchester
County, New York, as follows:
Section 2. The acquisition of a police Records Management System, including costs
incidental thereto, in and for the Village of Ossining, Westchester County, New York, is
hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $500,000.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the plan for the financing of the aforesaid
maximum estimated cost shall be by the issuance of $500,000 serial bonds of said Village
hereby authorized to be issued therefor pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance
Law.
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Section 4. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the
aforesaid specific object or purpose is five years pursuant to subdivision 32 of paragraph
a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined that the
maximum maturity of the bonds herein authorized will not exceed five years.
Section 5. The faith and credit of said Village of Ossining, Westchester County, New
York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on
such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation
shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds
becoming due and payable in such year. There shall annually be levied on all the taxable
real property of said Village, a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such
bonds as the same become due and payable.
Section 6. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize
the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance and sale
of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes, is hereby
delegated to the Village Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be of such
terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed by said
Village Treasurer, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 7. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the serial bonds
herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment
dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same,
including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue serial bonds
with substantially level or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the
Village Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer of such Village. Such bonds shall contain
substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local
Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition
to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Village Treasurer
shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 8. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested
only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which said
Village is not authorized to expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of
publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within
twenty days after the date of such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the
Constitution.
Section 9. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes of
Treasury Regulations Section 1.150 2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no
monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long term basis, or
otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose
described herein.
Section 10. This resolution takes effect immediately and shall be published in
summary form in the official newspaper of said Village for such purpose, together with a
notice of the Village Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the
Local Finance Law.
U. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE RESCUE TRUCK
IN AND FOR THE VILLAGE OF OSSINING, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW
YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $950,000 AND AUTHORIZING,
SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, THE ISSUANCE OF $950,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID VILLAGE TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting
strength of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining, Westchester County, New
York, as follows:
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Section 1. The purchase of a fire rescue truck in and for the Village of Ossining,
Westchester County, New York, including costs incidental thereto, is hereby authorized,
subject to permissive referendum, at a maximum estimated cost of $950,000.
Section 2. The plan for the financing of the aforesaid maximum estimated cost is by
the issuance of $950,000 serial bonds of said Village, hereby authorizedto be issued
therefor pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the
aforesaid specific object or purpose is twenty years pursuant to subdivision 27 of
paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined
that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said Village of Ossining, Westchester County, New
York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on
such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation
shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds
becoming due and payable in such year. To the extent not paid from other sources, there
shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said Village, a tax sufficient to
pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to
authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the
issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes,
is hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be
of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed
by said Village Treasurer, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the serial bonds
herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment
dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same,
including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue serial bonds
with substantially level or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the
Village Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer of such Village. Such bonds shall contain
substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local
Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition
to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Village Treasurer
shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 7. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested
only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which
said Village is not authorized to expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of
publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty
days after the date of such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the
Constitution.
Section 8. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes
of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no
monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or
otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose
described herein.
Section 9. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in
summary form in the official newspaper of said Village for such purpose, together with a
notice of the Village Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the
Local Finance Law.
Section 10. THIS RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE
REFERENDUM.
V. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RECONSTRUCTION AND RESURFACING OF
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STREETS IN AND FOR THE VILLAGE OF OSSINING, WESTCHESTER COUNTY,
NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $590,000 AND
AUTHORIZING, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, THE ISSUANCE OF
$350,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID VILLAGE TO PAY PART OF THE COST
THEREOF.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting
strength of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining, Westchester County, New
York, as follows:
Section 1. The reconstruction and resurfacing of streets throughout and in and for
the Village of Ossining, Westchester County, New York, including curbs, gutters,
sidewalks, drainage, landscaping, grading or improving rights-of-way and other
improvements and costs incidental thereto, is hereby authorized, subject to permissive
referendum, at a maximum estimated cost of $590,000.
Section 2. The plan for the financing of the aforesaid maximum estimated cost is (i)
by the issuance of $350,000 serial bonds of said Village, hereby authorizedto be issued
therefor pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law; and (ii) by the application
of $240,000 CHIPS grant funding.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the
aforesaid class of objects or purposes is fifteen years pursuant to subdivision 20(c) of
paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined
that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said Village of Ossining, Westchester County, New
York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on
such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation
shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds
becoming due and payable in such year. To the extent not paid from other sources, there
shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said Village, a tax sufficient to
pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to
authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the
issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes,
is hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be
of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed
by said Village Treasurer, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the serial bonds
herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment
dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same,
including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue serial bonds
with substantially level or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the
Village Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer of such Village. Such bonds shall contain
substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local
Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition
to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Village Treasurer
shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 7. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested
only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which
said Village is not authorized to expend money, or
2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of
publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty
days after the date of such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the
Constitution.
Section 8. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes
of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no
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monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or
otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose
described herein.
Section 9. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in
summary form in the official newspaper of said Village for such purpose, together with a
notice of the Village Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the
Local Finance Law.
Section 10. THIS RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE
REFERENDUM.
W. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A DUMP TRUCK IN AND
FOR THE VILLAGE OF OSSINING, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A
MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $300,000 AND AUTHORIZING, SUBJECT TO
PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 SERIAL BONDS OF
SAID VILLAGE TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the total voting
strength of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining, Westchester County, New
York, as follows:
Section 1. The purchase of a dump truck in and for the Village of Ossining,
Westchester County, New York, including costs incidental thereto, is hereby authorized,
subject to permissive referendum, at a maximum estimated cost of $300,000.
Section 2. The plan for the financing of the aforesaid maximum estimated cost is by
the issuance of $300,000 serial bonds of said Village, hereby authorizedto be issued
therefor pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the
aforesaid specific object or purpose is fifteen years pursuant to subdivision 28 of
paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. It is hereby further determined
that the maximum maturity of the serial bonds herein authorized will exceed five years.
Section 4. The faith and credit of said Village of Ossining, Westchester County, New
York, are hereby irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on
such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation
shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds
becoming due and payable in such year. To the extent not paid from other sources, there
shall annually be levied on all the taxable real property of said Village, a tax sufficient to
pay the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same become due and payable.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to
authorize the issuance of and to sell bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the
issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such notes,
is hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer. Such notes shall be
of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such manner, as may be prescribed
by said Village Treasurer, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 6. All other matters except as provided herein relating to the serial bonds
herein authorized including the date, denominations, maturities and interest payment
dates, within the limitations prescribed herein and the manner of execution of the same,
including the consolidation with other issues, and also the ability to issue serial bonds
with substantially level or declining annual debt service, shall be determined by the
Village Treasurer, the chief fiscal officer of such Village. Such bonds shall contain
substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in Section 52.00 of the Local
Finance Law, and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition
to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the Village Treasurer
shall determine consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law.
Section 7. The validity of such bonds and bond anticipation notes may be contested
only if:
1) Such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which
said Village is not authorized to expend money, or
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2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of
publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty
days after the date of such publication, or
3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the
Constitution.
Section 8. This resolution shall constitute a statement of official intent for purposes
of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2. Other than as specified in this resolution, no
monies are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-term basis, or
otherwise set aside with respect to the permanent funding of the object or purpose
described herein.
Section 9. Upon this resolution taking effect, the same shall be published in
summary form in the official newspaper of said Village for such purpose, together with a
notice of the Village Clerk in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the
Local Finance Law.
Section 10. THIS RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE
REFERENDUM.
X. Adoption of Local Law 1-2024, “A Local Law amending Chapter 250 (Vehicles and
Traffic) of the Village of Ossining Code”
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining (“Village Board”) has been
considering the adoption of proposed Local Law -2023, titled, “A Local Law amending
chapter 250 9Vehicles and Traffic) of the Village of Ossining Code”; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was conducted on January 3, 2024 at 7:30 pm at the
Municipal Building, 16 Croton Avenue, Ossining, New York and via the Zoom platform
affording members of the public an opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing was closed on January 3, 2024; and
WHEREAS, there are no impediments to approving the proposed local law; now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining hereby adopts as
Local Law 1-2024, A Local Law amending Chapter 250, sections 250-30 and 250-32
(Vehicles and Traffic, parking at the railroad station and parking time limits in
designated municipal parking lots) and directs that said local law be filed and/or
distributed in accord with applicable law; and be it further
RESOLVED, that Local Law 1-2024 shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary
of State pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Law.
LL 1-2024 Revision to Chapter 250 (Quimby Street East)
VIII. CONTINUING BUSINESS OF THE BOARD
IX. NEW BUSINESS OF THE BOARD
A. 2024 Events Policy
B. Karma Lounge's 2024 Combined License Application
Karma Lounge (2024 Combined License Application- Redacted)
C. Ossining Elks Lodge Cabaret License
Elks Lodge (2024 Combined License Application-Redacted)
X. ADJOURNMENT
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