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.** Tuesday, September 30, 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. PUBLIC HEARING: A. Overgrowth assessment hearing (18 Tompkins Avenue) Notice of Proposed Assmt. -18 Tompkins Pl B. Consider proposed changes Local Law -2025, amending chapter 270 (Zoning – RDD zoning district. Local Law (RDD Zoning District- Chapter 270) OS1500-270a Table A-1250630 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 - September 17, 2025 Legislative Meeting September 30, 2025 Page 1 of 6  RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining hereby approves the Minutes of the September 17, 2025 Regular Meeting as presented. Legislative Meeting - Sep 17 2025 - Minutes - Pdf Legislative Meeting - Sep 17 2025 - Minutes - Html B. Approval of Voucher Detail - September 30, 2025 RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining hereby approves the Voucher Detail Report dated September 30, 2025 in the amount of $688,818.97. VOUCH DET 100125 C. Village Manager-Agreement with Zeltsman Associates dba Down to Earth Market RESOLVED, that following review by the Corporation Counsel, the Village Manager is authorized to sign an agreement with Zeltsman Associates, Inc. dba Down to Earth Market for a one-year term commencing on January 1, 2026; and be it further RESOLVED, that following review by the Corporation Counsel, the Village Manager is authorized to sign the Down to Earth Market 2026 Ossining Farmers Market Operating Plan. Ossining Farmers Market Agreement_2026 Ossining Farmers Market Agreement_Fee Schedule_2026 Ossining Farmers Market Agreement_Op Plan_2026-VOO edits D. DPW - Award of Bid – Spring Street Sidewalk Improvements RESOLVED, that, subject to review by Corporation Counsel, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining hereby awards the bid for Contract No. DPW-25-08, Spring Street Sidewalk Improvements, to Peter J. Landi, Inc., 13 Bradhurst Avenue, Hawthorne, NY 10532 for the total bid amount of $1,440,585.00 consisting of the base bid of $1,156,370.00 and additional alternate bid of $284,215.00 as the lowest bid received from a responsive and responsible bidder; and be it further RESOLVED, that following review by the Corporation Counsel the Village Manager is authorized to sign the documents for Contract No. DPW-25-08. E. Police Department- Approval of price quotations (Evans Consoles) RESOLVED, that following review by the Corporation Counsel, the Village Manager is authorized to sign the following price quotations/proposals from Evans Consoles, Inc., 305 E. Wall Street, Grapevine, Texas 76051 for work in the Ossining Police Department Communications Room:  Raised floor tiles- $20,000  Dispatch consoles, service window bridge and credenza storage and printer area- $81,028.31. Evans Flooring Quote - Ossining PD - 24-5241ph2r4-09.19.25 Evans Quote - Ossining PD Dispatch 24-5241ph1r6-09.19.25 F. Police Department- Declaring a 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 its 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 1995 International Van 1HTSDAAN0SH233624 G. Adoption of Local Law 5-2025, “A Local Law amending Chapter 270 (Zoning) 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 -2025, titled, “A Local Law amending Legislative Meeting September 30, 2025 Page 2 of 6  Chapter 270 (Zoning) of the Village of Ossining Code, Article XX, Moratorium for submission and processing of Land Use Approvals for cannabis dispensaries, vape shops, smoke shops, vape lounges and vape consumption businesses”; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was conducted on September 17, 2025 at 7:30 pm at the Birdsall Fagan Police-Court Facility, 86-88 Spring Street, 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 September 17, 2025; and WHEREAS, pursuant to 6 NYCRR section 617.3(f) of the State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) regulations, no determination of significance, environmental impact statement or findings statement is required for Type II actions; and WHEREAS, 6 NYCRR section 617.5(c)(36) notes that “adoption of a moratorium on land development or construction” is a Type II action; 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 5-2025, A Local Law amending Chapter 270 (Zoning) of the Village of Ossining Code, Article XX; and be it further RESOLVED, that Local Law 5-2025 shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Law. Local Law (RDD Zoning District- Chapter 270) H. Overgrowth Assessment- 18 Tompkins Avenue WHEREAS, Hanson Banfo is the owner of 18 Tompkins Avenue (89.20-2-24) (“Property”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to section 88-8 of the Village of Ossining Code (“Code”) the owner was notified by the Building Department that overgrowth on the Property had to be removed within 10 days of the notice; and WHEREAS, the owner 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. on August 2, 2025 at the village’s request; and WHEREAS, on August 28, 2025 the owner was sent a Notice of Proposed Assessment of Costs and Notice of Hearing stating the total amount due was $230.40 consisting of the invoice for the work performed ($192) plus a 20% administrative fee ($38.40); WHEREAS, a hearing was conducted on September 30, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees determined that the itemized costs noted below were just and reasonable; now therefore be it 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 annual tax levy. Property- 18 Tompkins Avenue (89.20-2-24) Overgrowth Removal $ 192.00 Administration Fee (20%) $ 38.40 Total Due: $ 230.40 Legislative Meeting September 30, 2025 Page 3 of 6  I. Public Hearing-Proposed Local Law -2025 amending chapter 270 (Zoning – T zoning district). RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Ossining hereby calls for a Public Hearing to take place at 7:30 pm on October 15, 2025 at the Birdsall Fagan Police- Court Facility, 86-88 Spring Street, Ossining, New York and via Zoom, to consider proposed Local Law -2025, amending chapter 270 (Zoning – T zoning district); and be it further RESOLVED, that the proposed local law would add a new Article XXI, Moratorium in the T (Two-family) zoning district; and be it further RESOLVED, that the purpose of the proposed local law is to temporarily suspend the processing or approval of applications for conditional use permits pursuant to section 270-51 of the Village Code in the T zoning district; and be it further RESOLVED, that members of the public are invited to attend the public hearing in- person at the above-referenced location; and be it further RESOLVED, that those members of the public requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the public hearing due to that person’s disability, shall notify the Corporation Counsel no later than seven (7) days before the public hearing (kahan@villageofossiningny.gov) to afford the village sufficient time to provide the reasonable accommodation; and be it further RESOLVED, that for those members of the public who want to attend/participate in the public hearing remotely, access will be available via the Zoom platform; and be it further RESOLVED, that comments regarding the proposed local law will be accepted by the Board of Trustees at BOT@villageofossiningny.gov. Please click on this URL to join: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86914501864 Via Phone: +16469313860 Webinar ID: 869 1450 1864 Chapter 270 (T zone moratorium) J. Village Clerk- 2026 Fee Schedule (Train Station Parking Permits) WHEREAS, the Village Clerk intends to send out 2026 renewal applications for train station parking on or about October 15, 2025; and WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees and the Village Clerk discussed adjustments to the 2026 train station parking permit fees at the September 24 work session; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the 2026 railroad station annual parking permit fees will be:  Village of Ossining residents $500  Town of Ossining residents $625  Non-residents $1,250 K. Village Manager- Professional engineering and wetland consulting services WHEREAS, among the consulting services reviewed by the Board of Trustees and village staff on a triennial basis are engineering and wetland consulting services; and WHEREAS, on August 18, 2025 following authorization by the Board of Trustees, the village issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to interested engineering firms to provide engineering and wetland consulting services to the village; and WHEREAS, responses to the RFQ were received and reviewed; and WHEREAS, the Village Engineer and village staff discussed their recommendations with Legislative Meeting September 30, 2025 Page 4 of 6  the Board of Trustees at the September 24 work session; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that following review by the Corporation Counsel, the Village Manager is authorized to sign an agreement with KSCJ Consulting, 500 Main Street, Armonk, New York 10504 for KSCJ Consulting to provide professional engineering and consulting services to the village in accord with the RFQ and the proposal dated September 11, 2025; and be it further RESOLVED, that the term of the agreement will be three years commencing on October 1, 2025 and concluding on September 30, 2028. L. Village Manager- Construction Management Services WHEREAS, on December 4, 2024, the Board of Trustees adopted a resolution authorizing the Village Manager to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Construction Management Services; and WHEREAS, the village subsequently issued an RFP for construction management services, village-wide capital projects; and WHEREAS, village staff, including the Village Engineer received and reviewed submissions; and WHEREAS, at the September 24, 2025 work session, the Village Engineer and Village Manager presented their recommendation for a firm to provide the desired construction management services; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that following review by the Corporation Counsel, the Village Manager is authorized to sign an agreement with Calgi Construction Company, Inc., 56 Lafayette Avenue, Suite 360, White Plains, New York 10603 in accord with the village’s Request for Proposals. M. DPW – Authorization to Advertise for Bids –Route 9 Road Diet RESOLVED, that following review by the Corporation Counsel, the Village Clerk is authorized to advertise for bids for Contract DPW-25-09, Route 9 Road Diet, such bids to be returnable to the Village Clerk. N. Village Manager- Agreement with KSCJ Consulting (136-140 Croton Avenue) WHEREAS, on August 13, 2025, the Board of Trustees adopted a resolution authorizing the Village Manager to sign an agreement with KSCJ Consulting (Kellard Sessions Consulting Engineering & Landscape Architecture Planning, D.P.C.) (“KSCJ”) to provide construction management and inspection services on behalf of the village for the development of Crescent Manor located at 136-140 Croton Avenue, such agreement to be based upon the terms in the KSCJ June 2, 2025 proposal; and WHEREAS, subsequent to the adoption of the resolution and following discussions between KSCJ and village staff including the Village Engineer and KSCJ’s review of the developer’s construction cost estimate, KSCJ presented a revised proposal to provide construction oversight and inspection services on the village’s behalf necessary to oversee the development of the Crescent Manor site; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that following review by the Corporation Counsel, the Village Manager or her designee is authorized to sign the September 24, 2025 proposal with an estimated cost of services of $30,000; and be it further RESOLVED, that the aforementioned August 13, 2025 resolution is recalled and of no force and effect. Ossining_Crescent Manor_Construction Management_Rev IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS OF THE BOARD X. NEW BUSINESS OF THE BOARD A. Police Department- Westchester County Mutual Aid and Rapid Response Plan Legislative Meeting September 30, 2025 Page 5 of 6  RESOLVED, that following review by the Corporation Counsel, the Village Manager is authorized to sign an Inter-Municipal Agreement with the County of Westchester (“Agreement”) for the village’s participation in the Mutual Aid and Rapid Response Plan for the Police Departments of Westchester County; and be it further RESOLVED, that the term of the Inter-Municipal Agreement will be from July 31, 2025 until July 30, 2030 unless terminated sooner in accordance with the provisions in the Agreement. Mutual Aid & Rapid Response Plan IMA 2025-2030 XI. ADJOURNMENT Legislative Meeting September 30, 2025 Page 6 of 6