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/82026887002 Members of the public can listen to the meeting by dialing in via phone: +1 646 931 3860 Webinar ID: 820 2688 7002 **Please note that by dialing in, your phone number will be visible to the host, participants, and attendees of the meeting.** Wednesday, July 16, 2025 7:30 PM MAYOR Rika Levin BOARD OF TRUSTEES Robert M. Fritsche Omar Lopez Dana White Patrick Yost 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. Police Chief Aaron Zimmerman 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 - June 18, 2025 RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining hereby approves the Minutes of the June 18, 2025 Regular Meeting as presented. Legislative Meeting - Jun 18 2025 - Minutes - Pdf Legislative Meeting - Jun 18 2025 - Minutes - Html B. Approval of Minutes - June 25, 2025 RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining hereby approves the Legislative Meeting July 16, 2025 Page 1 of 8  Minutes of the June 25, 2025 Special Meeting as presented. Special Meeting - Jun 25 2025 - Minutes - Pdf Special Meeting - Jun 25 2025 - Minutes - Html C. Approval of Minutes - July 9, 2025 RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining hereby approves the Minutes of the July 9, 2025 Special Meeting as presented. Special Meeting - Jul 09 2025 - Minutes - Pdf Special Meeting - Jul 09 2025 - Minutes - Html D. Approval of Voucher Detail - July 16, 2025 RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining hereby approves the Voucher Detail Report dated July 16, 2025 in the amount of $631,048.03. VOUCH DET 07162025 E. Approval of IBWTP Voucher Detail - July 16, 2025 RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining hereby approves the IBWTP Voucher Detail Report dated July 16, 2025 in the amount of $.2,003,062.71. IBWT Voucher Detail 07162025 F. Overgrowth Assessment- 7 Hunter Street WHEREAS, Armando and Aldina Homem are the owners of 7 Hunter Street (97.07-2- 75) (“Property”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to section 88-8 of the Village of Ossining Code (“Code”) the owners were notified by the Building Department that overgrowth on the Property had to be removed within 10 days of the notice; and WHEREAS, the owners failed to remove the overgrowth; and WHEREAS, pursuant to section 88-10 of the Code, the Village arranged to have the overgrowth removed; and WHEREAS, the overgrowth was removed by Diego’s Landscaping & Construction Corp. May 30, 2025 at the village’s request; and WHEREAS, on June 4, 2025 the owners were sent a Notice of Proposed Assessment of Costs and Notice of Hearing noting the total amount due to be $720 consisting of the invoice for the work performed ($600) plus a 20% administrative fee ($120); WHEREAS, at the hearing on June 18, 2025 the Board of Trustees discussed the assessment with the property owners; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees subsequently decided to waive the $120 administrative fee; and WHEREAS, on July 1, 2025, the Corporation Counsel wrote to the property owners advising them of the board’s decision and that if payment was not received by July 15, the Board of Trustees would consider a resolution directing that payment of $600 be made and that should the property owners fail to make the payment the amount due would be added to the next property tax bill; and WHEREAS, payment has not yet been received; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the itemized costs noted below are just and reasonable; and be it further RESOLVED, that if the amount so assessed is not paid within thirty (30) days after the assessment by this board an action to recover the amount assessed may be maintained by the Village against the property owner, or a special warrant may be issued by the board for the collection of such assessment of the amount thereof to be included in the next Legislative Meeting July 16, 2025 Page 2 of 8  annual tax levy. Property- 7 Hunter Street (97.02-2-75) Overgrowth Removal $ 600.00 Total Due: $ 600.00 G. 2025 CABARET LICENSE FOR VIP SPORTS BAR INC., 12 CROTON 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 VIP Sports Bar, Inc., 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 July 9, 2025 work session hearing from Corporation Counsel Kahan; and WHEREAS, the New York State Liquor Authority issued a temporary retail license to VIP Sports Bar, Inc. effective June 13, 2025 and expiring on December 10, 2025; now therefore be it RESOLVED that pursuant to the Code, the Board of Trustees hereby approves a Cabaret License for VIP Sports Bar, Inc. as follows: Days/Hours: Thursday- 4:00 pm to 12:00 am (midnight) Friday and Saturday- 4:00 pm to 1:00 am Sunday- 4:00 pm to 12:00 am (midnight) There will be no cabaret operations on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Type of entertainment: DJ, live music, juke box; and be it further RESOLVED, that this cabaret license is issued subject to the following conditions which conditions also are part of Refreshment License 69 issued on July 2, 2025:  License is good through December 10, 2025 (date of expiration of temporary retail permit). Prior to the expiration date a new NYS Liquor License shall be provided to the License Officer.  Licensee agrees that none of the former owners/managers of Sirenita Lounge, formerly located at 12 Croton Avenue will work at VIP Sports Bar 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.  Alcohol cannot be served as volume discount. For example, no sales of cubetas (buckets) of bottles of beer.  Licensee will advise the License Officer and Corporation Counsel if a manager(s) will be hired or if VIP Sports Bar will be managed by a principal. All managers shall be identified prior to commencing operations.  Licensee will communicate with Captain Donohue/Lieutenant McGovern of the Ossining Police Department no less than once a month to discuss any operational issues.  Licensee will provide the License Officer with 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. The list of employees shall be kept current; 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 dates Legislative Meeting July 16, 2025 Page 3 of 8  before the expiration of the temporary retail license on December 10, 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). H. Lease agreement with Ossining Steamer Company, Inc. RESOLVED, that following review by the Corporation Counsel, the Village Manager is authorized to sign a lease agreement with Ossining Steamer Company, Inc. for a one- year term commencing on April 1, 2025. I. Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway Nomination and Corridor Management Plan Adoption 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 counties along the proposed scenic byway route, committed to working cooperatively to protect and promote thehistoric, 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 the22 counties contributed to the development of this corridor management plan by encouraging 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 Legislative Meeting July 16, 2025 Page 4 of 8  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 entitiesenvision 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; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining 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 Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossiningconfirms that the village will not approve any requests for new off-premises outdoor advertising signs along the designated Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway route; and be it further RESOLVED, that the intent of the limitation regarding outdoor advertising signs is to prohibit permitting any new commercial billboards and outdoor signs containing advertising unrelated to any use or activity on the premises where the sign is located; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Village of Ossiningwill work in 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. J. 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 270-22 (RDD Riverfront Development District) and Appendix A (Use Tables); 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 amendments 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). Legislative Meeting July 16, 2025 Page 5 of 8  K. DPW – Bid Award – Materials, Supplies and Services for the Period of July 17, 2025 – July 2, 2027 WHEREAS, New York State Law provides for a municipality to advertise and award bids for certain materials, supplies and services as specified therein through the use of a biennial bid process which allows for the purchase of such items at a fixed cost to the municipality and; WHEREAS, the Village of Ossining has in place a Procurement Policy which provides for purchase and acquisition of certain materials and services by the Village, as required by New York State law; and WHEREAS, the Village of Ossining has advertised for materials, supplies and services through the biennial bid process and has incorporated in the bid requirements for signed purchase orders for certain work, as well as maximum work to be undertaken by contractors and maximum project expenditures without pre-approval of the Village Manager or Board of Trustees, consistent with New York State law and received responses to such advertisement; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining hereby awards the bids for materials, supplies and services in accordance with the attached recommendations from the Department of Public Works, which recommendations are circled; and be it further RESOLVED, that the aforementioned award for materials, supplies and services is effective July 17, 2025 through July 2, 2027. award resolution & bid tabulations L. Changes to 2025 Fee Schedule RESOLVED, that the Village of Ossining’s 2025 Fee Schedule for stopping, standing, parking and other miscellaneous violations is revised as follows effective July 17, 2025: Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) 402(1)(a)- No front license plate Delete $93 mandatory surcharge (The surcharge is inapplicable where the vehicle is parked) VTL 402(1)(b)(i)- Number plates to be kept clean so as to be easily readable. $75 VTL 402(1)(b)(ii)- Number plates shall not be knowingly covered or coated to conceal or obscure plates $200 VTL 402(1)(b)(ii-a)- Number plates shall not be covered by glass or any material appearing to be a number plate (“Fake Plate”) $200 VTL 402(1)(b)(iii)- Number plates shall not be obstructed by any part of the vehicle except for a transmitter issued in connection with toll collection. $200 VTL 403(1)- Failure to affix or properly display registration sticker. $50 M. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION HUB PROJECT IN AND FOR THE VILLAGE OF OSSINING, WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $21,000,000 AND AUTHORIZING, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, THE ISSUANCE OF $21,000,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID VILLAGE TO PAY THE COST THEREOF. WHEREAS, all conditions precedent to the financing of the capital project hereinafter described, including compliance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, have been performed and it has been determined that said capital project is a Type I Action as to which a negative declaration has been made; and WHEREAS, it is now desired to authorize the financing of said capital project; now, therefore, BE IT Legislative Meeting July 16, 2025 Page 6 of 8  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 implementation of a Multi-Modal Transportation Hub Project at the Brandeth Street Parking Lot, in Downtown, including original furnishings, equipment, machinery, apparatus, appurtenances and site work, and incidental improvements and expenses in connection therewith, in and for the Village of Ossining, Westchester County, New York, is hereby authorized, subject to permissive referendum, at a maximum estimated cost of $21,000,000. Section 2. The plan for the financing of the aforesaid maximum estimated cost is by the issuance of $21,000,000 serial bonds of said Village, hereby authorizedto be issued therefor pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law; provided, however, that the amount of bonds to be issued shall be reduced to the extent of grants received in connection therewith. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is 30 years pursuant to subdivision 11(a) 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. Legislative Meeting July 16, 2025 Page 7 of 8  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. N. Fire Department – Appointment – Ossining Hose Company No #1 RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Fire Chief, Patrick Mallory, Ossining, NY, was elected as active firefighter member of Ossining Hose Company No #1. O. Fire Department – Appointment – Washington Hook & Ladder Company No #2 RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Fire Chief, Brandon Tepan, Ossining, New York and Joseph Guallpa, Ossining, New York were elected as active firefighter members of Washington Hook & Ladder Company No. 2. P. Fire Department – Appointment – Ossining Steamer Company RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Fire Chief, Brian Tenecela, Ossining, NY, was elected as active firefighter member of Ossining Steamer Company. VIII. CONTINUING BUSINESS OF THE BOARD IX. NEW BUSINESS OF THE BOARD X. ADJOURNMENT Legislative Meeting July 16, 2025 Page 8 of 8