Mayor & Village Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingPelham, NY · November 13, 2007
Minutes
VILLAGE OF PELHAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007 – 7:30 P.M.
VILLAGE HALL – 195 SPARKS AVENUE, PELHAM, NY
MINUTES
1. Call To Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Mayor’s Report
4. Trustees’ Reports
5. Village Administrator’s Report Approximate
6. Public Comment Starting Time
# Agenda Items: of Discussion
Committee Reports 7:45 p.m.
7. Pelham Post Office. Discussed
8. Flooding initiatives. Discussed
9. Streetscape Clean-up & Improvements. Discussed
10. Cliff Remediation for Pelham Medical Group. Discussed
11. Comprehensive Plan update. Discussed
12. Website and Telecommunications initiatives. Discussed
General Business
Fire Department 8:00 p.m.
13. Authorizing the appointment by the Mayor of a fourth Lieutenant in the Pelham Approved
Fire Department.
14. Authorizing the issuance of a Bid/Request for Proposals for a new or Approved
Demonstration Fire Pumper Apparatus.
Land Use and Parking 8:15 p.m.
15. Considering appointment by the Mayor of Alyssa Talanker to the ZBA. Approved
16. Scheduling a Public Hearing on a draft proposed Code Change regarding Tabled to
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Storm Water Management and Control, including Detection and Elimination of Dec. 4
Illegal Connections. meeting
17. Public hearing on a proposed Code change to the Zoning Code, a.k.a. Hedge Approved
Law, adding a definition and replacing “street line” with “curb line” to 98-104.
18. Resolution adding two (2) teacher parking spaces on the east side of Wolfs Approved
Lane, between visitor parking and the fire hydrant south of Franklin Place.
19. Declaring the Mayor and Trustees Lead Agency under SEQRA, and opening a Approved
Public Hearing on a Local Law for the Village of Pelham to be a Greenway
Compact Community.
Public Works Department 8:45 p.m.
20. Authorizing Bond Resolutions to fund a new/used DPW truck, and for Sewer Approved
Video and Relining Work.
Considering an award of contract for Video work and relining of storm and Approved
sanitary sewers and culverts in the Village of Pelham.
Considering an award of contract for the purchase by the Village of a 2001 or Approved
newer International Dump Truck with Plow.
Site Plan 9:15 p.m.
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21. Considering Site Plan approval for Lordae Realty’s 5 Avenue replacement Approved
building.
Housekeeping 9:45 p.m.
22. Authorizing the Accounts Payable Approved
23. Old Business/New Business
24. Minutes – October 16, 2007 and October 30, 2007 Approved as
amended by
Laura Morris
and Mayor
25. Executive Session
26. Adjournment Adjourned
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Next Regular Board Meetings are Tuesdays December 4 and December 18 , 2007
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The November 6 and 20 Meetings are re-scheduled to November 13 .
* All meetings start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Agenda is subject to change.
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VILLAGE OF PELHAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007 – 7:30 P.M.
VILLAGE HALL – 195 SPARKS AVENUE, PELHAM, NY
Item #1 – Meeting called to order: The meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to
order by Mayor Edward Hotchkiss at 7:35 p.m.
The following members of the Board of Trustees were present:
Mayor Edward Hotchkiss, Trustees Greco, Morris, and Potocki. Trustee Lewis and
Trustee Weinstein joined the meeting later. Trustee Homan was absent
Village staff in attendance:
Administrator/Treasurer Richard Slingerland and Administrative Aide Devron Wilson,
Item #2 – Pledge of Allegiance:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Edward Hotchkiss.
Item #3 – Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Hotchkiss had nothing to report.
Item #4 – Trustees’ Report:
Trustee Greco reported that the Pelham Fire Department had its annual fire inspection
last Friday. The fire inspection went well.
Trustee Potocki reported that a committee is in the process of being assembled to
discuss traffic improvements around Hutchinson Elementary School. There are
approximately 16 to 17 suggestions to be considered. The main priority of the
committee is to focus on safety, drop off, and pick up.
Trustee Potocki also reported that there are only forty (40) days left until Christmas.
Residents can still purchase meter keys at village hall.
Trustee Morris had nothing to report.
Item #5 – Village Administrator’s Report:
Village Administrator Richard Slingerland had nothing to report on that was not included
in the agenda.
Item #6 – Public Comment: None.
Item #7 – Pelham Post Office:
The Post Office is in the process of discussing the elevations for the proposed building.
Item #8 – Flooding initiatives:
Administrator Slingerland and Administrative Aide Devron Wilson submitted a grant
application for flooding to FEMA on Friday, November 9, 2007. Furthermore, United
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Water has removed the water main at 5th Avenue and 6th Street which was obstructing
the flow of water in that area.
Item #9 – Streetscape Clean-up & Improvements:
Nothing new to report.
Item #10 – Cliff Remediation for Pelham Medical Group:
Mr. Steve Kahaner asked for an update on the Pelham Medical Group cliff remediation,
and expressed concerns that the cliff had been cut back too steeply. Mr. Slingerland
explained that the rock could not be cut with laser-precision, but that the Village had
been informed that the cliff remediation had been cut largely in compliance with the
approved site plan.
Mr. Kahaner stated that his concerns, as a layman, focused on the survey of property
lines, and that his survey by Bournazos disagreed with the survey by Welsh. The
Mayor reported that the Village is observing that the PMG is just about done with the
Phase 1, and would soon be ready to submit the plans and specifications for Phase 2.
Mr. Kahaner expressed concerns about possible erosion of his property. Mr.
Slingerland explained that the completion of Phase 1 would resolve his issues about the
survey, including the location of the cliff, and the slope and cut of the cliff, along with
drawings and construction plans for completion under Phase 2.
Mr. Slingerland explained that the Village is dealing with this application and progress of
construction in much the same manner as the application and construction by Lordae
Realty, and expects the Village to receive as-built plans for filing in order to close out
Phase 1 and proceed to the construction of the wall under Phase 2.
Item #11 – Comprehensive Plan update:
A public hearing is scheduled for December 4, 2007. Saratoga Associates will be at the
December 4th board meeting to give a presentation to the Board of Trustees and for the
Public in attendance at the hearing.
Item #12 – Website and Telecommunications initiatives:
Mayor Hotchkiss reported that the village now has mass-email capability. Residents are
encouraged to sign up for village notices via the Village of Pelham website. Mayor
Hotchkiss also reported that cablevision has installed wi-fi capability along 5th Avenue
from Lincoln Avenue to Harmon Avenue. Administrator Slingerland reported he had
requested Cablevision to expand their area to cover and include the Metro North station
platform.
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Item #13 – Authorizing the appointment by the Mayor of a fourth Lieutenant in the
Pelham Fire Department:
A motion was made by Trustee Greco, with a second by Trustee Potocki to adopt the
resolution. The resolution was approved unanimously by vote of four in favor, none
opposed. Trustees Homan, Lewis, and Weinstein were absent at the time of voting.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR
OF CHRISTOPHER MCCANN TO THE POSITION OF LIEUTENANT
IN THE PELHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes the promotion and
appointment by the Mayor of Christopher McCann, to the position of Fire Lieutenant, for
a probationary period of one year, subject to the requirements of Civil Service.
Item #14 – Authorizing the issuance of a Bid/Request for Proposals for a new or
Demonstration Fire Pumper Apparatus:
Trustee Greco mentioned that the fire department has been reviewing demonstration
and used trucks for the last few weeks. Fire Chief Carfora composed the specifications
to include in the RFP for a new or demonstration truck. The RFP will be sent out
shortly.
A motion was made by Trustee Weinstein, with a second by Trustee Potocki to adopt
the resolution. The motion was approved as amended, unanimously by vote of six in
favor, none opposed. Trustee Homan was absent.
Motion:
Authorizing the issuance of a Bid/Request for Proposals for a new or demonstration Fire
Apparatus or such other purposes which may be allowed by the grant, with a grant from
FEMA/Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $261,250, with any additional
funding required to be provided by the Village of Pelham, from a source yet to be
determined by the Mayor and Board of Trustees.
Item #15 – Considering appointment by the Mayor of Alyssa Talanker to the ZBA:
Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman Bill McDevitt was in attendance. He mentioned that
he is pleased that all of the board members positions are occupied, and he welcomed
Alyssa Talanker to the zoning board. He also thanked the Mayor and Board of Trustees
for appointing him as chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
A motion was made by Trustee Lewis, with a second by Trustee Potocki to adopt the
resolution. The resolution was approved unanimously by vote of six in favor, none
opposed. Trustee Homan was absent.
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RESOLUTION
CONSIDERING APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR
OF ALYSSA TALANKER TO THE
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
RESOLVED, that Alyssa Talanker of 401 Ninth Avenue, Pelham, is hereby appointed by
the Mayor as a Member of the Village of Pelham Zoning Board of Appeals, to replace
David Daly, who has resigned, to the unexpired portion of a term that will expire on
March 31, 2008, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Board authorize a waiver for Ms.
Talanker for the 4-hour annual training requirements as required by New York State, if
necessary.
Item #16 – Scheduling a Public Hearing on a draft proposed Code Change regarding
Storm Water Management and Control, including Detection and Elimination of Illegal
Connections:
*This topic has been tabled until the next scheduled Board of Trustees Meeting on
December 4, 2007.
2 Local laws submitted in draft form, held over until the December 4, 2007 Meeting.
Item #17 – Public hearing on a proposed Code change to the Zoning Code, a.k.a.
Hedge Law, adding a definition and replacing “street line” with “curb line” to 98-104:
Trustee Potocki mentioned that the current law is a bit ambiguous. The proposed law is
more clearly defined.
Administrator Slingerland explained that he, Administrative Aide Devron Wilson, and
Deputy Clerk Sandra Shriman, had gone out into the field to take photographs to
explain the effects of the current law and the proposed changes.
See also Martha’s letter regarding this proposed Code Change, and the photographs of
the impact on hedges, as defined by Rich and Devron.
For reference, the staff reviewed a copy of the old law with the Board.
A motion was made by Trustee Greco, with a second by Trustee Lewis to adopt the
local law. The motion was approved unanimously by vote of six in favor, none opposed.
Trustee Homan was absent.
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LOCAL LAW NUMBER OF 2007
A Local Law amending the Village
Code Chapter 98 – Zoning, by adding a
new definition for “Curb Line”, and
amending Chapter 98-104 H., to
reference Curb Line rather than Street
Line.
SECTION 1
Section 98-6 of the Code of the Village of Pelham is amended to include the following
new term:
CURB LINE – The edge of the curb adjacent to the road. Where there is no curb, the curb
line will be interpreted as the outermost edge of the road.
SECTION 2
Section 98-104H of the Code of the Village of Pelham is repealed, and the following new
Section 98-104H is adopted:
H. On corner lots in Residence A-1, A-2, A-3, B-1 or B-2 Districts, the triangular area
described below shall be maintained to help pedestrians and motorists see oncoming
traffic as they approach the intersection. This triangular area is defined by connecting
three points: the point where the two curb lines would intersect, and on both curb
lines the point located twenty feet from the intersection of the two curb lines. Within
this triangular area it is:
1. Impermissible to erect walls, fences or other structures to a height more than 30
inches above the level of the curb;
2. Impermissible to create a driveway or parking area or to park a vehicle or place
any object or other obstruction that is more than 30 inches above the level of the
curb;
3. Required than all hedges, shrubs and all other vegetation be trimmed to a height
no more than 30 inches above the level of the curb with the exception of trees that
have no branches less than ten feet above the road bed.
SECTION 3
This local law shall take effect upon its adoption and filing with the Secretary of State.
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Item #18 – Resolution adding two (2) teacher parking spaces on the east side of Wolfs
Lane, between visitor parking and the fire hydrant south of Franklin Place:
A motion was made by Trustee Greco, with a second by Trustee Morris to only add one
(1) teacher parking space on the east side of Wolfs Lane, between visitor parking and
the fire hydrant south of Franklin Place. The motion was approved unanimously by vote
of six in favor, none opposed. Trustee Homan was absent.
RESOLUTION
CREATING SCHOOL PARKING (est. 1 space)
ADJACENT TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL
BETWEEN VISITOR PARKING AND THE HYDRANT ON WOLFS LANE
RESOLVED, that the Village Code chapter 90-60 is for School Parking is hereby
amended as follows:
Name of Street Side Hours Days Location
Wolfs Lane East 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. School Days Permit only, for 1
space, from the
“Visitor Parking”
spaces south of
Franklin Place to
the fire hydrant.
Item #19 – Declaring the Mayor and Trustees Lead Agency under SEQRA, and opening
a Public Hearing on a Local Law for the Village of Pelham to be a Greenway Compact
Community:
A motion was made by Trustee Lewis, with a second by Trustee Weinstein to adopt the
resolution. The resolution was approved unanimously by vote of six in favor, none
opposed. Trustee Homan was absent.
RESOLUTION
DECLARING THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
AS LEAD AGENCY UNDER SEQRA,
FOR A TYPE 1 ACTION AND ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION UNDER
SEQRA, FINDING THAT THERE WILL BE NO IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
BY THE VILLAGE OF PELHAM TAKING ACTION
TO BECOME A GREENWAY COMPACT COMMUNITY
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Board of Trustees hereby find that there has
been no objection or challenge to its declaration of intent to act as Lead Agency under
SEQRA for the Type 1 Action of Adopting Zoning and Site Plan Code Changes in order
for the Village to become a Greenway Compact Community; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and board authorize the adoption of a
Negative Declaration, finding no impact on the environment caused by this action, and
authorizing the Village Administrator to sign the EAF for the action of adopting a local
law to adopt Westchester County Greenway Compact Plan, The Greenprint for a
Sustainable Future …the Westchester Way, and amending the Village Code by
adopting a new Chapter 53, and amending Chapters 79 and 98, in order for the Village
of Pelham to become a Greenway Compact Community.
LOCAL LAW NUMBER OF 2007
A local law to adopt
Westchester County
Greenway Compact
Plan, The Greenprint
for a Sustainable
Future …the
Westchester Way
BE ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF
PELHAM AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1
A new Chapter 53 Westchester Greenway Compact Plan is adopted as follows:
CHAPTER 53
WESTCHESTER GREENWAY COMPACT PLAN
§53-1. Adoption of Westchester County Greenway Compact Plan
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 44-0119 of the Environmental Conservation Law of
the State of New York, the Village of Pelham hereby adopts the statement of policies,
principles and guides detailed in The Greenprint for a Sustainable Future…the
Westchester Way, the Westchester County Greenway Compact Plan, by which the
Village of Pelham becomes a participating community in the Greenway Compact.
§53-2. Amendments to the Compact Plan
Proposals to amend the Compact Plan may from time to time be made by the Hudson
River Valley Greenway Communities Council, hereinafter referred to as "Greenway
Council," in response to requests from participating communities. Within 90 days of
receipt of any such proposal from the Greenway Council, the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Pelham shall determine by resolution whether to accept or to reject such
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proposed amendment. Any proposed amendment so accepted shall be considered an
amendment of the Compact Plan as adopted by the Village of Pelham. Any proposed
amendment rejected by the Village of Pelham will not be considered to be an amendment
of the Greenway Plan for the Village of Pelham, and notice of such rejection shall
promptly be provided to the Greenway Council.
§53-3. New and Amended Village Land Use Laws and Regulations
It is stated policy of the Village of Pelham that, to the extent the Village amends its
current land use laws and regulations or enacts new ones, such new or amended laws and
regulations, where appropriate, should be designed to be consistent with the Compact
Plan.
§53-4. Home Rule of Authority
Nothing in this Chapter adopting the Compact Plan, or in becoming a participating
community in the Compact Plan is intended, or shall be construed (a) to limit the home
rule authority of the Village of Pelham under State Law to make local land use and
zoning decisions, (b) to authorize any other entity to supersede the Village's land use laws
and regulations or to impose any requirements on the Village of Pelham, or (c) to prevent
the Village of Pelham in its sole discretion from adopting a local law at a later date for
the purpose of withdrawing from the Greenway Compact or Westchester County
Greenway Compact Plan.
§53-5. Severability
If any part or provision of this Chapter or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance be adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment
shall be confined in its operation to the part of provision or application directly involved
in the controversy in which judgment shall have been rendered and shall not affect or
impair the validity of the remainder of this Chapter or the application thereof to other
persons or circumstances, and the Village of Pelham hereby declares that it would have
passed this Chapter or the remainder thereof had such invalid application or invalid
provision been apparent.
SECTION 2.
To implement the Compact Plan in the Village of Pelham, Section 98-133 of the Code of
the Village of Pelham is hereby amended as follows:
1) The following new Section 98-133A is adopted:
§98-133A. Westchester County Greenway Compact Plan. The Village of
Pelham has adopted the Compact Plan, as amended from time to time, as a
statement of policies, principles, and guides to supplement other established land
use policies in the Village. In its discretionary actions under this chapter, the
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Zoning Board of Appeals should take into consideration said statement of
policies, principles and guides, as appropriate.
2) Sections 98-133A, 98-133B, 98-133C and 98-133D are renumbered respectively
Sections 98-133B, 98-133C, 98-133D and 98-133E.
SECTION 3.
To implement the Compact Plan in the Village of Pelham, Section §79-5 of the Code of the
Village of Pelham is hereby amended by the addition of the following subsection:
§79-5L. The Village of Pelham has adopted the Westchester County Greenway
Compact Plan, as amended from time to time, as a statement of policies,
principles, and guides to supplement other established land use policies in
the Village. In its discretionary actions under this Chapter, the Planning
Board should take into consideration said statement of policies, principles
and guides, as appropriate.
SECTION 4. Effective Date
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the office of the Secretary of State in
accordance with Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
Item #20 – Authorizing Bond Resolutions to fund:
Item 20 - A.1: A new/used DPW truck; and
Item 20 - A.2: Sewer Video and Relining Work:
The Board reviewed the debt of the Village, and the Mayor explained that he would like
to see some of the debt remain short-term debt, or BANs, rather than being converted
into long-term debt.
A motion was made by Trustee Greco, with a second by Trustee Weinstein to adopt the
bond resolution. The bond resolution was approved unanimously by vote of six in favor,
none opposed. Trustee Homan was absent.
A.1 – New or Used DPW truck with plow:
BOND RESOLUTION, DATED November 13, 2007, AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF UP TO $34,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT SERIAL BONDS
OF THE VILLAGE OF PELHAM, COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, STATE OF NEW
YORK, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF
THE ACQUISITION OF A VEHICLE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham (the “Village”), a municipal
corporation of the State of New York, located in the County of Westchester, hereby determines that
it is in the public interest of the Village to authorize the financing of the costs of the acquisition of a
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vehicle for the Department of Public works, including any preliminary and incidental costs related
thereto, at a total estimated cost not to exceed $34,000, all in accordance with the Local Finance
Law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Pelham, County of Westchester, State of New York, as follows:
Section 1. There is hereby authorized to be issued serial bonds of the Village, and/or
bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, in the aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $34,000, pursuant to the Local Finance Law, in order to finance the
costs of the specific objects or purposes, or classes of objects or purposes, hereinafter described.
Section 2. The specific objects or purposes, or classes of objects or purposes, to be
financed pursuant to this bond resolution (collectively, the “Project”), the respective estimated
maximum cost of such specific objects or purposes, the principal amount of serial bonds, and/or of
bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, authorized for
such specific objects or purposes, and the period of probable usefulness of such specific objects or
purposes, or classes of objects or purposes, pursuant to the applicable subdivision of paragraph a of
Section 11.00 of the Local Finance law, are as follows:
(a) The acquisition of a vehicle for the Department of Public Works and any
preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at an estimated maximum cost of $34,000, for
which $34,000 principal amount of serial bonds, and/or bond anticipation notes issued in
anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, are authorized herein and appropriated therefore,
having a period of probable usefulness of five (5) years pursuant to subdivision 29(a) of paragraph a
of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity of
five (5) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b)
the date of the first issue of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such
serial bonds.;
Section 3. The Board of Trustees of the Village has ascertained and hereby states that
(a) the estimated maximum costs of the Project are not to exceed $34,000; (b) no money has
heretofore been authorized to be applied to the payment of the costs of the Project; (c) the Board
of Trustees of the Village plans to finance the costs of the Project from the proceeds of the serial
bonds authorized herein, and/or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of
such serial bonds; (d) the maximum maturity of such serial bonds authorized herein shall not be
in excess of five (5) years; and (e) on or before the expenditure of moneys to pay for any costs in
connection with the Project for which the proceeds of the obligations authorized herein are to be
applied to reimburse the Village, the Board of Trustees of the Village took “official action” for
federal income tax purposes to authorize the capital financing of such expenditure.
Section 4. Subject to the terms and conditions of this bond resolution and the Local
Finance Law, including the provisions of Sections 21.00, 30.00, 50.00 and 56.00 to 60.00,
inclusive, the power to authorize serial bonds as authorized herein, and bond anticipation notes
issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, including renewals thereof, the power
to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes,
and the power to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, are
hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, as the chief fiscal officer of the Village. The Village
Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Village all serial bonds issued
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pursuant to this bond resolution, and all bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the
issuance of such serial bonds, and the Village Clerk is hereby authorized to impress the seal of
the Village (or to have imprinted a facsimile thereof) on all such serial bonds and all such bond
anticipation notes and to attest such seal. Each interest coupon, if any, representing interest
payable on such serial bonds shall be authenticated by the manual or facsimile signature of the
Village Treasurer.
Section 5. The faith and credit of the Village are hereby and shall be irrevocably
pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on all obligations authorized
and issued pursuant to this bond resolution as the same shall become due.
Section 6. When this bond resolution takes effect, the Village Clerk shall cause the
same, or a summary thereof, to be published together with a notice in substantially the form
prescribed by Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law in The Journal News, a newspaper having
a general circulation in the Village. The validity of the serial bonds authorized herein, and of
bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, may be
contested only if such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose, or class of object or
purpose, for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or the provisions of law,
which should have been complied with as of the date of the publication of this bond resolution,
or such summary thereof, were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding
contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication,
or if such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of the
State of New York.
Section 7. Prior to the issuance of any obligations authorized herein, the Board of
Trustees of the Village shall comply with all applicable provisions prescribed in Article 8 of the
Environmental Conservation Law, all regulations promulgated thereunder by the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation, and all applicable Federal laws and regulations in
connection with environmental quality review relating to the Project (collectively, the
“environmental compliance proceedings”). In the event that any of the environmental
compliance proceedings are not completed, or require amendment or modification subsequent to
the date of adoption of this bond resolution, the Board of Trustees of the Village will re-adopt,
amend or modify this bond resolution prior to the issuance of any obligations authorized herein
upon the advice of bond counsel. It is hereby determined by the Board of Trustees of the Village
that the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 8. The Village hereby declares its intention to issue the serial bonds
authorized herein, and/or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such
serial bonds (the “obligations”), to finance the costs of the Project. The Village covenants for the
benefit of the holders of such obligations that it will not make any use of the proceeds of such
obligations, any funds reasonably expected to be used to pay the principal of or interest on such
obligations or any other funds of the Village, and will not make any use of the Project which
would cause the interest on such obligations to become subject to federal income taxation under
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) (except for the federal alternative
minimum tax imposed on corporations by section 55 of the Code), or subject the Village to any
penalties under section 148 of the Code, and that it will not take any action or omit to take any
action with respect to such obligations, the proceeds thereof or the Project financed thereby, if
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such action or omission would cause the interest on such obligations to become subject to federal
income taxation under the Code (except for the federal alternative minimum tax imposed on
corporations by section 55 of the Code), or subject the Village to any penalties under section 148
of the Code. The foregoing covenants shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the
defeasance of any serial bonds authorized and issued under this bond resolution, or any other
provisions hereof, until the date which is sixty (60) days after the final maturity date or earlier
prior redemption date thereof. The proceeds of any obligations authorized herein may be applied
to reimburse expenditures or commitments of the Village made in connection with the Project on
or after a date which is not more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of adoption of this bond
resolution by the Board of Trustees of the Village.
Section 9. For the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners from time to time of
the serial bonds authorized herein, and of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the
issuance of such serial bonds, the Village agrees, in accordance with and as an obligated person
with respect to such obligations under, Rule 15c2-12 (the “Rule”) promulgated by the Securities
Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, to provide or cause to
be provided such financial information and operating data, financial statements and notices, in
such manner as may be required for purposes of the Rule. In order to describe and specify
certain terms of the Village’s continuing disclosure agreement for that purpose, and thereby to
implement that agreement, including provisions for enforcement, amendment and termination,
the Village Treasurer is authorized and directed to sign and deliver, in the name and on behalf of
the Village, the commitment authorized by subsection 6(c) of the Rule (the “Commitment”) to be
placed on file with the Village Clerk, which shall constitute the continuing disclosure agreement
made by the Village for the benefit of holders and beneficial owners of the obligations
authorized herein in accordance with the Rule, with any changes or amendments that are not
inconsistent with this bond resolution and not substantially adverse to the Village and that are
approved by the Village Treasurer on behalf of the Village, all of which shall be conclusively
evidenced by the signing of the Commitment or amendments thereto. The agreement formed
collectively by this paragraph and the Commitment shall be the Village’s continuing disclosure
agreement for purposes of the Rule, and its performance shall be subject to the availability of
funds and their annual appropriation to meet costs the Village would be required to incur to
perform thereunder. The Village Treasurer is further authorized and directed to establish
procedures in order to ensure compliance by the Village with its continuing disclosure
agreement, including the timely provision of information and notices. Prior to making any filing
in accordance with the agreement or providing notice of the occurrence of any material event, the
Village Treasurer shall consult with, as appropriate, the Village Attorney and bond counsel or
other qualified independent special counsel to the Village and shall be entitled to rely upon any
legal advice provided by the Village Attorney or such bond counsel or other qualified
independent special counsel in determining whether a filing should be made.
Section 10. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its due adoption by the
Board of Trustees of the Village.
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A motion was made by Trustee Lewis, with a second by Trustee Potocki to adopt the
bond resolution. The bond resolution was approved unanimously by vote of six in favor,
none opposed. Trustee Homan was absent.
A.2: Sewer Video and Relining Work.
BOND RESOLUTION, DATED November 13, 2007, AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF UP TO $180,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
SERIAL BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF PELHAM, COUNTY OF
WESTCHESTER, STATE OF NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL
FINANCE LAW, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF THE ACQUISITION,
CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY SEWER
AND STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AND RELATED CONSULTING
SERVICES IN AND FOR THE VILLAGE.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham (the “Village”), a municipal
corporation of the State of New York, located in the County of Westchester, hereby determines that
it is in the public interest of the Village to authorize the financing of the costs of The acquisition,
construction and reconstruction of sanitary sewer and storm sewer improvements and related
consulting services in and for the Village, including any preliminary and incidental costs related
thereto, at a total estimated cost not to exceed $180,000, all in accordance with the Local Finance
Law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Pelham, County of Westchester, State of New York, as follows:
Section 1. There is hereby authorized to be issued serial bonds of the Village, and/or
bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, in the aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $180,000, pursuant to the Local Finance Law, in order to finance the
costs of the specific objects or purposes, or classes of objects or purposes, hereinafter described.
Section 2. The specific objects or purposes, or classes of objects or purposes, to be
financed pursuant to this bond resolution (collectively, the “Project”), the respective estimated
maximum cost of such specific objects or purposes, the principal amount of serial bonds, and/or of
bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, authorized for
such specific objects or purposes, and the period of probable usefulness of such specific objects or
purposes, or classes of objects or purposes, pursuant to the applicable subdivision of paragraph a of
Section 11.00 of the Local Finance law, are as follows:
(a) The acquisition, construction, and reconstruction of sanitary sewer and storm sewer
improvements and related consulting services, in and for the Village, and any preliminary and
incidental costs related thereto, at an estimated maximum cost of $180,000, for which $180,000
principal amount of serial bonds, and/or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the
issuance of such serial bonds, are authorized herein and appropriated therefore, having a period of
probable usefulness of forty (40) years pursuant to subdivision 4 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of
the Local Finance Law. Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity of forty (40) years
computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date of the
first issue of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds.
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Section 3. The Board of Trustees of the Village has ascertained and hereby states that
(a) the estimated maximum costs of the Project are not to exceed $180,000; (b) no money has
heretofore been authorized to be applied to the payment of the costs of the Project; (c) the Board
of Trustees of the Village plans to finance the costs of the Project from the proceeds of the serial
bonds authorized herein, and/or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of
such serial bonds; (d) the maximum maturity of such serial bonds authorized herein shall be in
excess of five (5) years; and (e) on or before the expenditure of moneys to pay for any costs in
connection with the Project for which the proceeds of the obligations authorized herein are to be
applied to reimburse the Village, the Board of Trustees of the Village took “official action” for
federal income tax purposes to authorize the capital financing of such expenditure.
Section 4. Subject to the terms and conditions of this bond resolution and the Local
Finance Law, including the provisions of Sections 21.00, 30.00, 50.00 and 56.00 to 60.00,
inclusive, the power to authorize serial bonds as authorized herein, and bond anticipation notes
issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, including renewals thereof, the power
to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes,
and the power to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, are
hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, as the chief fiscal officer of the Village. The Village
Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Village all serial bonds issued
pursuant to this bond resolution, and all bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the
issuance of such serial bonds, and the Village Clerk is hereby authorized to impress the seal of
the Village (or to have imprinted a facsimile thereof) on all such serial bonds and all such bond
anticipation notes and to attest such seal. Each interest coupon, if any, representing interest
payable on such serial bonds shall be authenticated by the manual or facsimile signature of the
Village Treasurer.
Section 5. The faith and credit of the Village are hereby and shall be irrevocably
pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on all obligations authorized
and issued pursuant to this bond resolution as the same shall become due.
Section 6. When this bond resolution takes effect, the Village Clerk shall cause the
same, or a summary thereof, to be published together with a notice in substantially the form
prescribed by Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law in The Journal News, a newspaper having
a general circulation in the Village. The validity of the serial bonds authorized herein, and of
bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, may be
contested only if such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose, or class of object or
purpose, for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or the provisions of law,
which should have been complied with as of the date of the publication of this bond resolution,
or such summary thereof, were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding
contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication,
or if such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of the
State of New York.
Section 7. Prior to the issuance of any obligations authorized herein, the Board of
Trustees of the Village shall comply with all applicable provisions prescribed in Article 8 of the
Environmental Conservation Law, all regulations promulgated thereunder by the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation, and all applicable Federal laws and regulations in
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connection with environmental quality review relating to the Project (collectively, the
“environmental compliance proceedings”). In the event that any of the environmental
compliance proceedings are not completed, or require amendment or modification subsequent to
the date of adoption of this bond resolution, the Board of Trustees of the Village will re-adopt,
amend or modify this bond resolution prior to the issuance of any obligations authorized herein
upon the advice of bond counsel. It is hereby determined by the Board of Trustees of the Village
that the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 8. The Village hereby declares its intention to issue the serial bonds
authorized herein, and/or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such
serial bonds (the “obligations”), to finance the costs of the Project. The Village covenants for the
benefit of the holders of such obligations that it will not make any use of the proceeds of such
obligations, any funds reasonably expected to be used to pay the principal of or interest on such
obligations or any other funds of the Village, and will not make any use of the Project which
would cause the interest on such obligations to become subject to federal income taxation under
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) (except for the federal alternative
minimum tax imposed on corporations by section 55 of the Code), or subject the Village to any
penalties under section 148 of the Code, and that it will not take any action or omit to take any
action with respect to such obligations, the proceeds thereof or the Project financed thereby, if
such action or omission would cause the interest on such obligations to become subject to federal
income taxation under the Code (except for the federal alternative minimum tax imposed on
corporations by section 55 of the Code), or subject the Village to any penalties under section 148
of the Code. The foregoing covenants shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the
defeasance of any serial bonds authorized and issued under this bond resolution, or any other
provisions hereof, until the date which is sixty (60) days after the final maturity date or earlier
prior redemption date thereof. The proceeds of any obligations authorized herein may be applied
to reimburse expenditures or commitments of the Village made in connection with the Project on
or after a date which is not more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of adoption of this bond
resolution by the Board of Trustees of the Village.
Section 9. For the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners from time to time of
the serial bonds authorized herein, and of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the
issuance of such serial bonds, the Village agrees, in accordance with and as an obligated person
with respect to such obligations under, Rule 15c2-12 (the “Rule”) promulgated by the Securities
Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, to provide or cause to
be provided such financial information and operating data, financial statements and notices, in
such manner as may be required for purposes of the Rule. In order to describe and specify
certain terms of the Village’s continuing disclosure agreement for that purpose, and thereby to
implement that agreement, including provisions for enforcement, amendment and termination,
the Village Treasurer is authorized and directed to sign and deliver, in the name and on behalf of
the Village, the commitment authorized by subsection 6(c) of the Rule (the “Commitment”) to be
placed on file with the Village Clerk, which shall constitute the continuing disclosure agreement
made by the Village for the benefit of holders and beneficial owners of the obligations
authorized herein in accordance with the Rule, with any changes or amendments that are not
inconsistent with this bond resolution and not substantially adverse to the Village and that are
approved by the Village Treasurer on behalf of the Village, all of which shall be conclusively
evidenced by the signing of the Commitment or amendments thereto. The agreement formed
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collectively by this paragraph and the Commitment shall be the Village’s continuing disclosure
agreement for purposes of the Rule, and its performance shall be subject to the availability of
funds and their annual appropriation to meet costs the Village would be required to incur to
perform thereunder. The Village Treasurer is further authorized and directed to establish
procedures in order to ensure compliance by the Village with its continuing disclosure
agreement, including the timely provision of information and notices. Prior to making any filing
in accordance with the agreement or providing notice of the occurrence of any material event, the
Village Treasurer shall consult with, as appropriate, the Village Attorney and bond counsel or
other qualified independent special counsel to the Village and shall be entitled to rely upon any
legal advice provided by the Village Attorney or such bond counsel or other qualified
independent special counsel in determining whether a filing should be made.
Section 10. This bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum and will take
effect upon its adoption by the Board of Trustees of the Village and the expiration of the period
prescribed in the Village Law during which petitions for a permissive referendum may be
submitted and filed with the Village Clerk.
Item #20B.– Considering an award of contract for Video work and relining of storm and
sanitary sewers and culverts in the Village of Pelham:
The Village Administrator/Treasurer provided the following report and background information
to the Board.
The bid and Capital estimate for re-lining this Fiscal Year was for approximately $180,000. At
this time, we recommend adhering to the original budget.
Based on a review of the Bids for the work to be performed, we have the following to report:
Willow Avenue sewer – there is a sewer problem there. There are 2 pipes (a “Y” pipe); it only
involves one house when it gets backed up, by Willow and Third. This is to clean and video and
reline the pipe, which backs up every 3 months into the manhole and then the affected home.
This is the lowest priority. $12,675. Can be held off. May require point repair rather than
relining.
Wolfs Lane, from First Street to Second Street – This should come out, and plan for future
replacement with larger pipe. $44,625
This section should actually be a full replacement – Harry advises that there are dips and cracks
and collapses that need to be corrected in the pipe. Remove from this bid award entirely. Plan to
replace in a future fiscal year.
Wolfs Lane, from Second Street to Boulevard – this can be held off. Was basically a
maintenance and prevention measure, rather than a remediation of a compromised sewer.
Note: We do however, request the $180,000 bond, to include repairs required at 5th Avenue and
6th Street after United Water dug it up, including approximately $6,500 to cut and remove the
Village’s old abandoned 15” sanitary sewer pipe under United Water’s main, a new pre-cast
manhole to cover the existing 15” active sanitary sewer pipe where it cuts through the storm
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drain, and a new lateral pipe from the storm drain to allow flows to continue if and when they
become backed up by the existing sanitary sewer at 5th Avenue and 6th Street.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
Amortization schedule for long-term debts are attached from the 2007-2008 Budget.
Fund Balance: The undesignated Fund Balance at the end of FY 2006-2007 is $1,460,017. At
the end of the Fiscal Year it was $1,848,614 (total fund balance), and the Administration
recommended and the Village Board appropriated $356,000 to offset and balance increased and
shifting expenses and revenues between fiscal years. Again, the remaining, or Undesignated
Fund Balance is $1,460,017. This equates to 12.88% of total General Fund Expenditures
budgeted for 2007-2008, since expenditures for the 2007-2008 Fiscal Year are budgeted at
$11,332,468.
FUTURE CAPITAL NEEDS IN THE NEAR FUTURE:
a. We will need matching funds for the FEMA and CDBG flood grants, if any are awarded
to us
b. We will need matching funds for the replacement Fire Truck, at a minimum $12,500 +/-
c. We will need matching funds for the CDBG Streetscape project we were awarded for
Summer of 2008, of $80,000 CDBG matched by $80,000 Village. Currently that is
planned to be funded by borrowing, although the Board may reconsider that because the
budget for the Summer of 2008 is not yet adopted
d. We will need to borrow monies to match the $750,000 Village Yard and Parking Project
for behind 195 Sparks Avenue, and on First Street. Currently we project we will need
about $350,000, to be funded by borrowing, but that number will increase by including
the First Street Lot
OUTSTANDING SHORT AND LONG-TERM DEBT:
Current short-term debt authorized and used is $405,000. Current long-term debt is $1,620,000,
including various projects, not the least of which were the First Street Storm Drain project and
the new Fire Ladder Truck, which together add up to about $1 million.
Short Term Debt (BANs) budgeted to be paid this year:
Interest: $14,459
Principal: $65,000
Total short: $79,459
Long Term Debt (Bonds) budgeted to be paid this fiscal year:
Interest: $ 69,834
Principal: $100,000
Total long: $169,834
Total debt to be paid this fiscal year -- $249,293.
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Recommendation:
At this time, having reviewed the DPW’s needs and recommendations, we recommend adhering
to the original budget of $180,000 to cover all the current and proposed projects we need to do
this Fiscal Year, holding off on the add-on projects and re-evaluating them for future planning
and design and construction in future fiscal years.
A motion was made by Trustee Weinstein, with a second by Trustee Potocki to adopt
the resolution. The resolution was approved unanimously by vote of six in favor, none
opposed. Trustee Homan was absent.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT NUMBER 2007-07
TO VIDEOTAPE AND CIPP LINE AND OTHER ADDITIONAL WORK TO
INSPECT RE-LINE AND STABILIZE STORM AND SANITARY SEWERS
WHEREAS, The Village Of Pelham Issued a Notice to Bidders and Request For Bids for
Contract 2007-07 to Videotape and CIPP Line and Other Additional Work to Inspect,
Clean, Re-Line and Stabilize Storm and Sanitary Sewers in the Village Of Pelham; and
WHEREAS, a public notice was published on Monday October 8th and Tuesday October
th
9 , in the Gannett Westchester Newspaper, an official newspaper of the Village of Pelham; and
WHEREAS, during the notice period eight (8) companies were contacted and sent
copies of the contract documents, or picked up copies of the contract documents; and
WHEREAS, at 11 a.m. E.S.T., Wednesday, October 24, 2007, the Village of Pelham
publicly opened and read two (2) proposals; and
WHEREAS, on reviewing the proposals, the total approximate bids based on unit prices
were as follows:
Company Base Bid
1. En Tech of Closter, NJ $157,846
Add-on work $ 88,350
2. Allstate Power Vac of Rahway, NJ $318,840
Add-on work $140,860
WHEREAS, Administrator Richard Slingerland has determined that the lowest
responsible bid that meets requirements is En Tech of Closter, NJ, and that the add-on work
must be analyzed and re-evaluated for the most cost-effective repair approaches.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham hereby award
Contract 2007-07 to Videotape and CIPP Line and Other Additional Work to Inspect,
Clean, Re-Line and Stabilize Storm and Sanitary Sewers in the Village Of Pelham to En
Tech of Closter, NJ, at the total approximate bid cost of One Hundred Fifty Seven Thousand
Eight Hundred Forty Six Dollars ($157,846), as a unit-price contract; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Village Administrator are authorized to take
the necessary and appropriate actions to effect and execute this contract for these services.
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Item #20C.– Considering an award of contract for the purchase by the Village of a 2001
or newer International Dump Truck with Plow:
A motion was made by Trustee Morris, with a second by Trustee Lewis to adopt the
resolution. The resolution was approved unanimously by vote of six in favor, none
opposed. Trustee Homan was absent.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT NUMBER 2007-08
FOR A 2001 OR NEWER INTERNATIONAL DUMP TRUCK MODEL 4700 WITH PLOW
WHEREAS, The Village Of Pelham Issued a Notice to Bidders and Request For Bids for
Contract 2007-08 for a 2001 or Newer International Dump Truck Model 4700 with Plow; and
WHEREAS, a public notice was published on Thursday November 1, 2007, in the
Gannett Westchester Newspaper, an official newspaper of the Village of Pelham; and
WHEREAS, during the notice period two (2) companies were contacted and sent copies
of the bid request form; and
WHEREAS, at 11 a.m. E.S.T., Friday, November 9, 2007, the Village of Pelham publicly
opened and read two (2) proposals; and
WHEREAS, on reviewing the proposals, the bid prices were as follows:
Company Base Bid
1. Coast Cities Trucks of Rahway, NJ $34,000
* Truck bid as specified; 2001 Model 4700 with new plow; mileage 162,870.
2. Healy International Trucks of Poughkeepsie, NY $17,900
* Truck bid as 1989, Model 2554 (smaller), with existing plow, mileage 81,411
WHEREAS, the Village Administrator and the General Foreman, upon review of the
bids, have determined that the lowest responsible bid that meets requirements is Coast Cities
Trucks of Rahway, NJ, for the total bid price of $34,000.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham hereby award
Contract 2007-08 for a 2001 or Newer International Dump Truck Model 4700 with Plow to Coast
Cities Trucks of Rahway, NJ, at the total bid price of thirty four thousand dollars ($34,000) for
the truck as specified; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Village Administrator are authorized to take the
necessary and appropriate actions to authorize the purchase of this truck.
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Item #21– Considering Site Plan approval for Lordae Realty’s 5th Avenue replacement
building:
* Note: This matter was also on the Planning board Meeting agenda of this same night,
November 13, 2007, to resolve and approve two (2) outstanding issues, including the
drainage plan for roof drainage (where it will connect), and the construction schedule.
Upon approval, if granted, Assistant to the Administrator Devron Wilson will convey the
direction of the Planning Board for the Board’s consideration at the time of review of this
resolution. Since this occurred, the matter was placed before the Board for
consideration.
Lordae Realty’s attorney Dan Hollis of Shamberg Marwell Davis & Hollis, P.C. of Mount
Kisco, NY, gave a brief presentation of the plan review process which has brought them
to this point. Phase 1 and Phase 2 of their remediation plan to secure the rock was
approved months ago. Once that was done, Lordae Realty was ready to start
rebuilding, but had to hold off doing so because Pelham Medical Group, who owns the
adjacent property, was a bit behind in their approval process. Now that Pelham Medical
Group has made some headway in their approval process, Lordae Realty can continue
to move forward with rebuilding their property.
Steve Basini, R.A. spoke about the plans for the property at 100 5 th Avenue. He
mentioned that there will be adequate drainage on the property.
Barbara Bartlett from the Architectural Review Board (ARB) mentioned that she is
thrilled to have the building going back up at 100 5th Avenue. However, the ARB is
concerned with the color of the stone for the building. They would like the stone to be
similar to the gold color that was there before.
Mayor Hotchkiss asked if capacity had been built in for a future second story. Mr. Hollis
responded that due to zoning, and in the interest of rebuilding most quickly, the design
had not been adjusted to provide for a future second story.
Mr. Hollis reported to the Mayor and Board that Lordae Realty had spent about
$500,000 on rock remediation.
Mayor Hotchkiss asked Mr. Hollis about the plan review process. Mr. Hollis commented
that the special meetings greatly facilitated the process.
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A motion was made by Trustee Greco, with a second by Trustee Lewis to adopt the
resolution. The resolution was approved unanimously by vote of six in favor, none
opposed. Trustee Homan was absent.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE SITE PLAN FOR NEW COMMERCIAL BUILDING (LORDAE)
AT 100-112 FIFTH AVENUE
RESOLVED, that the application for a Site Plan to construct a commercial building is approved, based on
the review and recommendations by the Planning Board and the Architectural Review Board; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that conditions apply as follows:
1. That the Commercial Building must be built in accordance with plans received by the Village and approved
by the Planning Board on dated Sept 13, 2006;
2. That the Commercial Building must be built in accordance with plans received by the Village and approved
by the Architectural Review Board in their memo dated Sept 20, 2006 ;
3. Furthermore the continuing review of the Architectural Review Board (“ARB”) on items listed in its
Memorandum dated October 18, 2006, please note their review for these items requires that the building
and the stonework for the façade be in place so that they may approve the accent pieces for the stonework
when it is in place. (see attached)
4. Please not The Commercial building is a replica of the building that was removed on or about December
20, 2005 and must be built according to the notations for the following:
a. Every finish
b. Full pallet and detail of materials
c. Colors
d. Window specifications
e. Mechanicals
5. That Grading and Drainage on the sites as shown on the plans approved by the Planning Board and
6. Any other actions deemed necessary by the Mayor, Village Administrator, Building Inspector, Village
Engineer, and other officials of the Village of Pelham.
7. That the application and permit shall remain subject to the continued jurisdiction of the Board of Trustees.
8. At no time may construction commence and not strictly adhere to the construction timeline this will be
considered a violation of the Planning Board approval;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this application for a site plan by Lordae for 100-112 Fifth
Avenue, is subject to the procedures, regulations and requirements of the Pelham Village Code and Pelham Building
Department; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Village Administrator, Building Inspector and officials of the
Village of Pelham are authorized to take the necessary and appropriate actions to effect this site plan approval
ARB memo here.
Memorandum
To: Pelham Village Board, Village of Pelham Building Inspector
From: Nigel Scott-Williams, Chair; Barbara Bartlett, Brian Chabrunn, Ron Czajka, Martin
Semjen; Village of Pelham Architectural Review Board
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Date: September 20, 2006
Re: Replacement building for Lordae Realty, 100 Fifth Avenue
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The Architectural Review Board (ARB) reviewed plans for replacing the stone, one story
building at 100 Fifth Avenue. The plans dated September 8, 2006 were unanimously approved,
at the September 20th ARB meeting, for size, location and the orientation of the building. The
outstanding issues are façade details and completion of drawings for finish details.
c. Richard Slingerland, Village Administrator
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Additional requirements, as stated in the ARB minutes of October 18, 2006:
100 Fifth Avenue Proposed New Building
Applicant: Santomero
Resolved that the application for the proposed new building at 100 Fifth Avenue be resubmitted
to the ARB after the following changes requested by the board:
Recommendation regarding the space on the South End-two end spaces better for retail
not the bank. Put the Bank in 4 north spaces;
Dropped the sill down to look more like a door entrance, okay;
Show corner elevation page;
Coping-resolved to 12 inch thick wall, thicker, was too thin, make larger, make span full
depth of parapet wall;
Band make a better material than bronze, make a lighter color closer to the color of the
stone;
Main elevation-proportions okay;
Signage arch increased, okay;
Need a picture of the side of the original building to refer to;
Deal with the coping on the main elevation, come back with a sample of the stone when
get further along;
Make it look like a true masonry wall not like it is just laid on like veneer;
Approved pending changes and coping stone, submit the stone at a later date so can
include stone in the final resolution;
Possibly add two lights on either side of the middle section not necessary because well lit by
lamp posts on either end of the building.
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PB memo here:
Memorandum
To: Pelham Village Board, Village of Pelham Building Inspector
From: Village of Pelham Planning Board
Date: October 26, 2007; and as completed on November 13, 2007
Re: Replacement building at 100 Fifth Avenue, Pelham, NY
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The Planning Board (PB) reviewed plans for replacing Lordae Realty’s stone, one story building
at 100 Fifth Avenue.
The Planning Board previously approved the footprint, columns and footings.
As of the Planning Board Meeting of November 13, 2007, the construction schedule, roof plan
and drainage plan have been submitted and have been found to be acceptable.
For the record, the restoration of the Washington Mutual Bank will have reviewed and approved
by the Planning Board and the Architectural Review Board.
Item #22– Authorizing the Accounts Payable:
This is authorization for previously held invoices, which were subject to request for
further back-up (invoice for emergency light and radio installations held for additional
detail from the vendor).
A motion was made by Trustee Weinstein, with a second by Trustee Greco to adopt the
resolution. The resolution was approved unanimously by vote of six in favor, none
opposed. Trustee Homan was absent.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5-524 of the New York State Village Law, the Board of
Trustees shall audit all claims against the Village; and
WHEREAS, upon audit the Mayor and Board of Trustees had questions regarding
certain bills and backup, which were investigated, additional information and
departmental provided, and these bills and invoices are hereby submitted for Board
consideration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees after
audit of the following claims, authorizes payment for services rendered and materials
received, for the following items that have been submitted to the Treasurer's Office for
payment and authorized by the Village Administrator:
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Fund Name: Amount
General Fund $2,812.50
Water Fund $0.00
Capital Projects Fund $187,837.45
Trust and Agency Fund $0.00
H3 Fund $0.00
Expendable Trust Fund $0.00
Grand Total $190,649.95
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves payment of
the above-mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof.
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This resolution is for regular bi-weekly authorizations:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5-524 of the New York State Village Law, the Board of
Trustees shall audit all claims against the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees after
audit of the following claims, authorizes payment for services rendered and materials
received, for the following items that have been submitted to the Treasurer's Office for
payment and authorized by the Village Administrator:
Fund Name: Amount
General Fund $ 71,603.06
Water Fund $ 39,919.70
Capital Projects Fund $ 41,022.19
Trust and Agency Fund $0.00
H3 Fund $0.00
Expendable Trust Fund $0.00
Grand Total $152,544.95
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves payment of
the above-mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof.
Item #23– Old Business/New Business:
A motion was made by Trustee Potocki, with a second by Trustee Greco to bag parking
meters along Wolfs Lane and 5th Avenue from December 14, 2007 to January 2, 2007.
The motion was approved unanimously by vote of six in favor, none opposed. Trustee
Homan was absent.
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Item #24– Minutes – October 16, 2007 and October 30, 2007:
A motion was made by Trustee Lewis, with a second by Trustee Greco to adopt the
minutes from October 16, 2007 and October 30, 2007, as amended by Trustee Morris
and Mayor Hotchkiss. The motion passed unanimously by vote of six in favor, none
opposed. Trustee Weinstein was absent.
Item #25 – Executive Session:
The Mayor asked for a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel
matters. On the motion of Trustee Lewis, seconded by Trustee Greco, the Board voted
to go into Executive Session. The motion was passed unanimously by vote of six in
favor, none opposed. Trustee Homan was absent.
Item #26 – Adjournment:
On the motion of Trustee Lewis, seconded by Trustee Greco, the Board voted to
adjourn the public portion of the board meeting and go into Executive Session at 10:15
p.m., to discuss personnel matters. The motion was passed unanimously by vote of six
in favor, none opposed. Trustee Homan was absent.
Respectfully submitted,
Devron Wilson, Administrative Aide
Richard Slingerland, Administrator/Deputy Clerk
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