Special Meeting

AGENDA Village of Ossining BOARD OF TRUSTEES - SPECIAL MEETING IN PERSON AT Village of Ossining Work Session Agenda Wednesday, January 24, 2024 @ 9:00 AM 16 Croton Ave. Board Room OSSINING, NEW YORK and VIA ZOOM Members of the public can view the meeting via computer or mobile app: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82268121568 Members of the public can listen to the meeting by dialing in via phone: +1 929 205 6099 Webinar ID: 822 6812 1568 Wednesday, January 24, 2024 9:00 AM 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. 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. III. VILLAGE BOARD RESOLUTIONS A. RESOLUTION APPROVING 2024 CABARET LICENSE FOR OSSINING ELKS LODGE #1486, 118 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 Ossining Elks Lodge #1486, 118 Croton 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 Special Meeting January 24, 2024 Page 1 of 8  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 17, 2024 regular meeting, 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 Ossining Elks Lodge #1486 where soft drinks, wine and beer beverages and any other alcoholic beverages are to be served as follows: Ossining Elks Lodge #1486 Days/Hours: Thursday through Saturday 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm Live music, DJ and patron dancing; 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 Special Meeting January 24, 2024 Page 2 of 8  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). B. RESOLUTION APPROVING 2024 CABARET LICENSE FOR TRIFECTA CUISINE CORP. DBA KARMA LOUNGE OF WESTCHESTER, 175 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 Trifecta Cuisine Corp. dba Karma Lounge of Westchester, 175 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 January 17, 2024 regular meeting, hearing from interim Chief of Police Donohue, Corporation Counsel Kahan and the applicant’s representatives; now therefore be it RESOLVED that pursuant to the Code, the Board of Trustees hereby approves a Cabaret License for 2024 for Trifecta Cuisine Corp. dba Karma Lounge of Westchester, 175 Main Street where soft drinks, wine and beer beverages and any other alcoholic beverages are to be served as follows: Trifecta Cuisine Corp. dba Karma Lounge of Westchester Days/Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday- 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm Thursday and Sunday- 12:00 pm to 12:00 am Friday and Saturday- 12:00 pm to 1:00 am Live music (one to five performers), jukebox, and DJ; 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 Special Meeting January 24, 2024 Page 3 of 8  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). C. RESOLUTION APPROVING 2024 CABARET LICENSE FOR OSSINING REST LLC DBA 3 WESTERLY BAR & GRILL, 3 WESTERLY ROAD, 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 Ossining Rest LLC dba 3 Westerly Bar & Grill, 3 Westerly Road, Ossining, New York has presented an application to the Village Clerk, as licensing officer, for a 2024 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 has been referred to the Board of Trustees for approval; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees reviewed the application at the January 24 special meeting, hearing from Corporation Counsel; now therefore be it RESOLVED that pursuant to the Code, the Board of Trustees hereby approves a 2024 Cabaret License for Ossining Rest LLC dba 3 Westerly Bar & Grill serving soft drinks, wine and beer beverages and any other alcoholic beverages as follows: Ossining Rest LLC dba 3 Westerly Bar & Grill Days/Hours: Friday and Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Type of Music: Recorded music only; and be it further RESOLVED, that the licensee may request from the Village Manager an extension of the Special Meeting January 24, 2024 Page 4 of 8  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 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. RESOLUTION APPROVING 2024 CABARET LICENSE FOR OSSINING HERE COFFEE INC, 20 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 Here Coffee Inc., doing business as Here Coffee & Beer, 20 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 Special Meeting January 24, 2024 Page 5 of 8  WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees reviewed the application at the January 24, 2024 special meeting, hearing from Corporation Counsel; now therefore be it RESOLVED that pursuant to the Code, the Board of Trustees hereby approves a Cabaret License for 2023 for Here Coffee Inc. to serve soft drinks, wine and beer beverages as follows: Here Coffee Inc. Days/Hours: Monday – Sunday- 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM Up to 5 musical performers with professional sound equipment; and be it further RESOLVED, that as Here Coffee Inc.’s current New York State Liquor Authority license expires on July 31, 2024, on or before the expiration date, Here Coffee Inc. will provide to the Village Clerk/License Officer a New York State Liquor Authority license effective August 1, 2024; 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 Special Meeting January 24, 2024 Page 6 of 8  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). E. RESOLUTION APPROVING 2024 CABARET LICENSE FOR SING SING KILL BREWERY LLC, 75 SPRING 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 Sing Sing Kill Brewery LLC, 75 Spring 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 January 24, 2024 special meeting; now therefore be it RESOLVED that pursuant to the Code, the Board of Trustees hereby approves a Cabaret License for 2024 for Sing Sing Kill Brewery LLC as follows: Days/Hours: Sunday through Thursday 12:00 pm until 12:00 am (midnight) Friday and Saturday 12:00 pm to 1:00 am Type of entertainment: Live music, stand-up comedy, karaoke, et. al. Maximum number of performers 8; and be it further RESOLVED, that the cabaret license authorizes the business to serve soft drinks, wine and beer beverages and any other alcoholic beverages; and be it further RESOLVED, that as the current license issued by the New York State Liquor Authority expires on February 29, 2024, prior to that date, Sing Sing Kill Brewery will provide to the Village Clerk a liquor license with an effective date of March 1, 2024; 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 Special Meeting January 24, 2024 Page 7 of 8  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). 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