Legislative Meeting

AGENDA VILLAGE OF OSSINING BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING IN PERSON AT Birdsall-Fagan Police Court Facility 86-88 Spring Street Ossining, NY 10562 and VIA ZOOM Members of the public can view the meeting via computer or mobile app: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87556650879 Members of the public can listen to the meeting by dialing in via phone: +1 929 205 6099 Webinar ID: 875 5665 0879 **Please note that by dialing in, your phone number will be visible to the host, participants, and attendees of the meeting.** Wednesday, April 2, 2025 6:00 PM MAYOR Rika Levin BOARD OF TRUSTEES Robert M. Fritsche Omar Lopez Dana White Patrick Yost I. EXECUTIVE SESSION II. CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL III. MAYOR’S AND TRUSTEES’ ANNOUNCEMENTS IV. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. Village Manager Karen D'Attore B. Corporation Counsel Stuart Kahan C. Police Chief Aaron Zimmerman V. ORGANIZATION ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements shall be event related only, shall be no longer than two (2) minutes in length. VI. 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. VII. 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. VIII. VILLAGE BOARD RESOLUTIONS A. Approval of Minutes - March 19, 2025 RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining hereby approves the Minutes of the March 19, 2025 Regular Meeting as presented. Legislative Meeting - Mar 19 2025 - Minutes - Pdf Legislative Meeting - Mar 19 2025 - Minutes - Html B. Approval of Minutes - March 26, 2025- Special Legislative Meeting April 2, 2025 Page 1 of 5  RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining hereby approves the Minutes of the March 26, 2025 Special Meeting as presented. Special Meeting - Mar 26 2025 - Minutes - Pdf Special Meeting - Mar 26 2025 - Minutes - Html C. Approval of Voucher Detail - April 2, 2025 RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining hereby approves the Voucher Detail Report dated April 2, 2025 in the amount of $976,161.11. VOUCH DET 040225 D. Resolution Declaring Certain Village-owned Vehicle as Surplus RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining hereby declares the following vehicle as surplus equipment and authorizes their disposal in accordance with New York State law by sale or otherwise “as is” pursuant to the village’s agreement with Auctions International, Inc.: YEAR MAKE MODEL VIN 2018 Ford Explorer 1FM5K8AR6HGD06890 Kawasaki Loader 60G1-0163 (Serial Number) 1989 Steigher Craft Police Boat E. Referral of proposed zoning text amendment to the Planning Board WHEREAS, that pursuant to section 270-59 of the Village of Ossining Code, “this chapter, or any part thereof, may be amended, supplemented or repealed from time to time by the Village Board on its own motion or upon recommendation by the Planning Board. Prior to the public hearing…every proposed amendment shall be referred by the Village Board to the Planning Board for a report which shall be rendered within 62 days of such referral; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is considering an amendment to chapter 270 (Zoning), section 270-28.1 (Temporary Moratoria in RDD and SP-N Zoning Districts); now therefore be it RESOLVED, that pursuant to section 270-59 of the Village of Ossining Code, the Board of Trustees refers the proposed zoning text amendment to the Planning Board; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Planning Board shall issue its report on the proposed text amendments to the Zoning Code within sixty-two (62) days of this referral; and be it further RESOLVED, that pursuant to section 270-59A(1), the Planning Board shall make inquiry and determination concerning the items specified below: a. Whether such changes are consistent with the aims and principles embodied in the law as to the particular districts concerned. b. Which areas, land uses, buildings and establishments in the Village will be directly affected by such changes and in what way they will be affected. c. The indirect implications of such changes in its effect on other regulations. d) Whether such proposed amendments are consistent with the aims of the Comprehensive Plan of the Village and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). Local Law -2025 (Moratoria for RDD and SP-N zoning districts) F. Proposal from Joseph A. Lecce P.E., P.C. Legislative Meeting April 2, 2025 Page 2 of 5  RESOLVED, that following review by the Corporation Counsel, the Village Manager is authorized to sign the revised proposal from Joseph A. Lecce, P.E., P.C., 297 Knollwood Road, Suite 211, White Plains, New York to provide construction administration services for the mechanical and electrical work scope for the HVAC equipment replacement renovation at the Joseph G. Caputo Community Center. Rec HVAC - Lecce construction management proposal G. Resolution Authorizing the Village Manager to Sign the Municipal Snow and Ice Agreement with the State of New York RESOLVED, that upon review by the Corporation Counsel, the Village of Ossining Board of Trustees authorizes the Village Manager to sign extension 1 to the Agreement to Extend Municipal Snow and Ice Agreement D014843 with the State of New York for a term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029. Snow & Ice agreement package H. Supplemental Agreement 3 to Contract D014843 (Snow and Ice) RESOLVED, that following review by the Corporation Counsel, the Village Manager is authorized to sign Supplemental Agreement 3 to Contract D014843 between the Village of Ossining and the New York State Department of Transportation for the 2022/2023 snow and ice season. I. Supplemental Agreement 4 to Contract D014843 (Snow and Ice) RESOLVED, that following review by the Corporation Counsel, the Village Manager is authorized to sign Supplemental Agreement 4 to Contract D014843 between the Village of Ossining and the New York State Department of Transportation for the 2023/2024 snow and ice season. J. Supplemental Agreement 5 to Contract D014843 (Snow and Ice) RESOLVED, that following review by the Corporation Counsel, the Village Manager is authorized to sign Supplemental Agreement 5 to Contract D014843 between the Village of Ossining and the New York State Department of Transportation for the 2024/2025 snow and ice season. K. 2025 CABARET LICENSE FOR HACIENDA EL PATIO CORP., 107 MAIN STREET, 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 Hacienda El Patio Corp., 107 Main Street, Ossining, New York presented an application to the Village Clerk, as licensing officer, for a cabaret license; 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 March 26, 2025 work session hearing from Captain Donohue, Lieutenant Lantz, Corporation Counsel Kahan, Louis Chisari, attorney for the applicant and Jannette Vasquez-Gonzalez, applicant’s President; and WHEREAS, the New York State Liquor Authority issued temporary retail licenses to Hacienda El Patio for the upstairs and downstairs bars, allowing for the serving of beer and wine, with both temporary licenses expiring on August 9, 2025; now therefore be it RESOLVED that pursuant to the Code, the Board of Trustees hereby approves a Cabaret License expiring on August 9, 2025 for Hacienda El Patio as follows: Days/Hours: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday- 12:00 pm to 12:00 am Friday and Saturday- 12:00 pm to 1:00 am Hacienda El Patio will be closed on Wednesday. Type of entertainment: Patron dancing with music provided by a DJ, and on Saturday Legislative Meeting April 2, 2025 Page 3 of 5  night and Sunday live music; and be it further RESOLVED, that this cabaret license is issued subject to the following conditions:  License is good through August 9, 2025 (date of expiration of temporary retail permits).  Licensee will return to the Board of Trustees before August 9, 2025 to discuss extending the cabaret license through December 31, assuming the SLA license is renewed.  Licensee agrees that none of the former owners/managers of El Manabita Sports Restaurant Inc., formerly located at 107 Main Street, Ossining, New York including Fernando Vasquez, Steven Vasquez and Aracelis Gonzalez will work at Hacienda El Patio in any capacity.  Licensee will provide to the License Officer and Corporation Counsel documents confirming that employees serving alcoholic beverages and security personnel have successfully completed a recognized New York State Liquor Authority Alcohol Training Awareness Program (ATAP).  ATAP certifications shall be kept current.  Licensee agrees not to serve any cubetas (buckets) of beer.  Licensee will advise the License Officer and Corporation Counsel if a manager(s) will be hired or if Hacienda El Patio will be managed by a principal. All managers shall be identified prior to commencing operations.  Licensee will communicate with Captain Donohue/Lieutenant Lantz of the Ossining Police Department no less than once a month to discuss any operational issues.  Licensee will provide insurance carrier names and policy numbers for workers’ compensation and disability insurance.  Prior to commencing operations, the licensee will provide the License Officer and Corporation Counsel with the names of all employees.  Licensee agrees that it will not use the rear of the premises at 107-113 Main Street 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 no more than two specific dates before August 9, 2025 upon a showing of good cause; 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 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). L. Fire Department –Removal from Active Rolls – Washington H&L Co.2. Legislative Meeting April 2, 2025 Page 4 of 5  RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining hereby removes the following firefighters from the active rolls of the Ossining Fire Department – Washington H&L Co.2.  Devin Mulcahy  Alberto Pancurdo Devin Mulcahy-Removal Alberto Pancurdo-removal M. DPW-Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Contract DPW-25-08 Spring Street Sidewalk Improvements RESOLVED, that subject to review by Corporation Counsel, the Village Clerk is authorized to advertise for bids for Contract DPW-25-08, Spring Street Sidewalk Improvements, such bids to be returnable to the Village Clerk. N. Appointment to Civilian Police Complaint Review Board- Ernest Addo RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees appoints Ernest Addo to the Civilian Police Complaint Review Board as a voting member from the unincorporated area of the Town of Ossining for a two-year term expiring on December 31, 2026. IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS OF THE BOARD X. NEW BUSINESS OF THE BOARD A. Authorization to Apply to 2026 Congressionally Directed Spending Program for Lead Service Line Replacement Funding RESOLVED, that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to submit grant applications requesting $1M towards the Village of Ossining's Lead Service Line Replacement Program to New York State Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, and to Congressman Lawler, under the 2026 Congressionally Directed Spending program, with a minimum 20% cost share requirement from the Village of Ossining. XI. ADJOURNMENT Legislative Meeting April 2, 2025 Page 5 of 5