Board of Trustees

VILLAGE OF PORT CHESTER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. VILLAGE JUSTICE COURTROOM 350 North Main Street Port Chester, New York AGENDA IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person public attendance at the meeting shall not be permitted. Additionally, the Mayor and Board of Trustees will be remotely attending the meeting via videoconference. The public is invited to listen and view the meeting live on the public access cable channels, Channel 43 FIOS and Channel 75 Optimum and via web-streaming video on PCTV (www.portchesterny.com/pc-tv), and archived via on-demand access on the Village’s website (www.portchesterny.com/pc-tv). __________________________________________________________________________ I CALL TO ORDER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN THEIR CAPACITY AS A BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS II INITIAL MEETING – COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNOR’S ACTION EXECUTIVE ORDER REGARDING POLICE REFORM AND REINVENTION COLLABORATIVE 1 Guidance from Village Manager as to Overall Process Phase 1 Planning Stage 2 Action Steps ANNOUNCEMENT Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person public attendance at the meeting shall not be permitted. Virtual public attendance will be provided through videoconference at: https://portchesterny.webex.com/mw3300/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=portchesterny&service=6 NEW PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED FOR PARTICIPATION AT MEETINGS OF THE VILLAGE OF PORT CHESTER BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DUE TO THE COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Village of Port Chester desires to continue conducting the public business with minimal interruption while taking every precaution to protect the public health and safety. Going forward, there are important changes in process. Members of the Boards and Commissions, support staff, applicants, and the public may participate remotely. Participation will be facilitated through Cisco WebEx, a leading enterprise grade encrypted videoconferencing program. There will be written transcript of the meeting. All of these changes are in accordance with the Governor’s executive order. WebEx will facilitate real-time public comment at the public comment sessions of the meetings of the Board of Trustees and public comment at public hearings of the Board of Trustees, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board 1 2020-10-15 Agenda of Appeals. Ultimately, the Village is confident that the experience will not only be positive, but sustaining after the pandemic is over. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HOW TO VIRTUALLY ATTEND A MEETING – FOR ATTENDEES The community can join a meeting in two (2) ways: 1. WATCH THE MEETING ON WebEx Upcoming meetings will be posted at: https://portchesterny.webex.com/mw3300/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=portchesterny&service=6 Click on the “Register” button, complete the registration, and press “Submit” You will be registered to attend the meeting and sent an email reminder when the meeting get closer. 2. LISTEN ONLY Call (408) 418-9388 and your will be prompted to enter the meeting number. FEEDBACK WELCOME We appreciate your patience as we develop new ways to ensure public access to meetings during this time. As this is a new process, please keep in mind that there may be delays or potential technical difficulties. 2 2020-10-15 Agenda