City Council

AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF QUOGUE, TO BE HELD BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2022. THIS MEETING WILL ALSO BE ACCESSIBLE VIA ZOOM. PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: The Pledge of Allegiance. Resolution to amend the November 18, 2022 minutes to reflect the balance of Investments for the month ending October 31, 2022 as $11,704,903.40 and total general fund balance as $12,910,765.79. Motion By: Seconded: Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting held on November 18, 2022. Motion By: Seconded: Approval of Abstract of Audited Vouchers Schedule 12-22, $xx and Treasurer’s Report for the Month ending November 30, 2022: $ xx Checking Account $ xx Capital Reserves $ xx Investments $xx Total General Fund 11/30/22 Motion By: Seconded: Clerk’s report for November 2022 False Burglar and Fire Alarms: Burglar Billed: $xx; Burglar Collected: $xx Fire Billed: $xx; Fire Collected: $xx Departmental Monthly Reports: Fire Department Building Department Police Department Resolution to establish the standardized work day for Mayor Robert Treuhold and to report to the New York State and Local Retirement based on his record of activities. Motion By: Seconded: Resolution to establish the following standard work days for the employees of the Village of Quogue: Administrative Assistant 7 hrs/day Assistant to the Mayor 7 hrs/day Associate Village Justice 6 hrs/day Building Inspector 8 hrs/day Court Clerk 7 hrs/day Court Officer 8 hrs/day Custodial Worker I 7 hrs/day Deputy Village Clerk 7 hrs/day Deputy Village Treasurer 7 hrs/day Detention Attendant 8 hrs/day Fire Marshal I 8 hrs/day Beach Lifeguard 8 hrs/day Beach Attendant 8 hrs/day Justice Court Clerk 7 hrs/day Maintenance Mechanic 1 & II 8 hrs/day Mayor 6 hrs/day Office Assistant 7 hrs/day Ordinance Inspector 8 hrs/day Police Officer PT/Seasonal 8 hrs/day School Crossing Guard 6 hrs/day Senior Building Inspector 8 hrs/day Trustee 6 hrs/day Village Clerk/Treasurer 7 hrs/day Village Justice 6 hrs/day Motion By: Seconded: Resolution to ratify the slate of Fire Department Officers for 2023, elected on December 5, 2022, as follows: Chief: Mike Nelson 1st Asst.: Dave Schaffauer 2nd Asst.: Paul Insalaco 3rd Asst.: Gerald Volz Co.1 Captain: Mike McMahon Lt.: Tom Mullen Wardens: Cliff McKennett & Chuck Karpovek  Co. 2 Captain: Todd Bandrowski 1st Lt.: Tom Otis IV 2nd Lt.: James Miller Wardens: John Sipala & Tim Shea Fraternal: President: Bruce Davidson Secretary: Ted Necarsulmer Treasurer: Craig Ferrantino Motion By: Seconded: Resolution to ratify the Memorandum of Agreement dated December 13, 2022 between the Village of Quogue and the Quogue Police Benevolent Association. Motion B: Seconded: Resolution to approve the refund of the Village’s 2022-2023 taxes as a result of a court decision reducing the Town of Southampton’s 2021-2022 assessment as follows: TAX MAP # OWNER ORIG ASSMT REDUCED TO REFUND DUE 6-3-1 Tuffy 2,313,100 2,100,000 416.59 Motion By: Seconded: Resolution to approve the following transfers: From Motion By: Seconded: Resolution to approve the purchase of a Peloton Commercial Bike Package and an Aviron Rower in the amount of $4912.20 utilizing the Tifft Fund and to approve the proposal from T. Collins Electrical Contracting Corp. for electrical work to be performed at the gym in the amount of $5,615.97 utilizing the Tifft Fund. Motion By: Seconded: Resolution to expend up to $2,500 for supplies needed to complete the gym fit out utilizing the Tifft Fund. Motion By: Seconded: Resolution to authorize the Mayor to sign and execute the Municipal Advisor Services Agreement with Munistat Services Inc. to provide services in connection with the proposed bond offering in 2023. Motion By: Seconded: Resolution to authorize the Mayor to sign and execute the engagement letter with Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP to provide services in connection with the proposed bond offering in 2023. Motion B: Seconded: Resolution to approve 2023 Rental License Application and to raise the fee structure as follows: $450 rental more than 31 days $200 rental 14 to 31 days $150 amendment fee for any amendment made to an approved license $200 late fee if application is received less than 5 business days from date of occupancy Motion By: Seconded: Public hearing regarding Local Law No. ____ of 2022: entitled “A Local Law amending Chapter 168 (Taxation) of the Village Code is amended to add a new Article VII establishing a tax exemption for members of volunteer ambulance services” as introduced at the Board of Trustees meeting held on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 4:00 P.M. Resolution to close the public hearing. Motion By: Seconded: WHEREAS, Board of Trustees of the Village of Quogue have proposed a local law amending Chapter 168 (Taxation) of the Village Code to add a new Article VII establishing a tax exemption for members of volunteer ambulance services;” and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on December 16, 2022; and WHEREAS, the adoption of said local law is considered to be a Type II action under 6 NYCRR §617.5(c), SEQRA and will not have a significant adverse impact upon the environment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law No. __ of 2022 is hereby adopted as attached. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish the following Notice of Adoption: NOTICE OF ADOPTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that after public hearing was held on December 16, 2022, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Quogue at their meeting of December 16, 2022 adopted LOCAL LAW NO. ___ OF 2022 as follows: “A Local Law amending Chapter 168 (Taxation) of the Village Code to add a new Article VII establishing a tax exemption for members of volunteer ambulance services.” Copies of the adopted law are on file in the Village Hall and may be reviewed during normal business hours. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF QUOGUE AIMEE BUHL, VILLAGE CLERK Motion By: Seconded: Public hearing regarding Local Law No. ____ of 2022 entitled: “A Local Law amending §174-42 of the Village Vehicle and Traffic Law to add stop signs at the intersection of Lamb Avenue and Midland Street” as introduced at the Board of Trustees meeting held on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 4:00 P.M. Resolution to close the public hearing. Motion By: Seconded: WHEREAS, Board of Trustees of the Village of Quogue have proposed a local law amending §174-42 of the Village Vehicle and Traffic Law to add stop signs at the intersection of Lamb Avenue and Midland Street; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on December 16, 2022; and WHEREAS, the adoption of said local law is considered to be a Type II action under 6 NYCRR §617.5(c), SEQRA and will not have a significant adverse impact upon the environment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Local Law No. __ of 2022 is hereby adopted as attached. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish the following Notice of Adoption: NOTICE OF ADOPTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that after public hearing was held on December 16, 2022, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Quogue at their meeting of December 16, 2022 adopted LOCAL LAW NO. ___ OF 2022 as follows: “A Local Law amending §174-42 of the Village Vehicle and Traffic Law to add stop signs at the intersection of Lamb Avenue and Midland Street.” Copies of the adopted law are on file in the Village Hall and may be reviewed during normal business hours. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF QUOGUE AIMEE BUHL, VILLAGE CLERK Meeting Adjourned: ______PM  LOCAL LAW NO. ___ OF 2022 A LOCAL LAW amending Chapter 168 (Taxation) of the Village Code to add a new Article VII establishing a tax exemption for members of volunteer ambulance services. BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Quogue as follows: SECTION 1. Amendment. Chapter 168 (Taxation) of the Village Code is amended to add a new Article VII, Sections 168-32 through 168-37 as follows: ARTICLE VII EXEMPTION FOR MEMBERS OF VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE SERVICES §168-32. Exemption established. Pursuant to the authorization set forth in §466-c of the Real Property Tax Law: A. Real property owned by an enrolled member of an incorporated volunteer ambulance service that serves the Village of Quogue or such enrolled member and spouse shall be exempt from taxation to the extent of 10% of the assessed value of such property for Village purposes, exclusive of special assessments. Such exemption shall not be granted to an enrolled member unless: (1) The applicant resides in the Village; (2) The property is the primary residence of the applicant; (3) The property is used exclusively for residential purposes; provided, however, that in the event any portion of such property is not used exclusively for the applicant's residence but is used for other purposes, such portion shall be subject to taxation and the remaining portion only shall be entitled to such exemption; and (4) The applicant has been certified by the authority having jurisdiction for the incorporated volunteer ambulance service that serves the Village of Quogue as an enrolled member for at least five years. B. Any enrolled volunteer member of an incorporated volunteer ambulance service that serves the Village of Quogue who accrues more than 20 years of active service and is so certified by the authority having jurisdiction for the incorporated volunteer ambulance service that serves the Village of Quogue shall be granted the 10% exemption as authorized above for the remainder of his or her life as long as his or her primary residence is located within the Village. C. If the owner receives an exemption provided under Article IV (Exemption for Members of the Fire Department) of this Chapter, the owner shall not be eligible to receive the exemption under this section. §168-33. Exemption continued. Pursuant to the authorization set forth in §466-f and §466-h of the Real Property Tax Law: A. Where an enrolled member of an incorporated volunteer ambulance service that serves the Village of Quogue is killed in the line of duty, such deceased enrolled member's unremarried spouse may continue to claim an exemption obtained under §168-32; provided, however, that:  (1) Such unremarried spouse is certified by the authority having jurisdiction for the incorporated volunteer ambulance service that serves the Village of Quogue as an unremarried spouse of an enrolled member who was killed in the line of duty; and (2) Such deceased volunteer had been an enrolled member for at least five years; and (3) Such deceased volunteer had been receiving the exemption prior to his or her death. B. Where an enrolled member of an incorporated volunteer ambulance service that serves the Village of Quogue dies for any reason, such deceased enrolled member's unremarried spouse may continue to claim an exemption or reinstate an exemption obtained under §168-32; provided, however, that: (1) Such unremarried spouse is certified by the authority having jurisdiction for the incorporated volunteer ambulance service that serves the Village of Quogue Village as an unremarried spouse of a deceased enrolled member; and (2) Such deceased volunteer had been an enrolled member for at least twenty years; and (3) Such deceased volunteer and unremarried spouse had been receiving the exemption for such property prior to the death of such volunteer. §168-34. Application for exemption. Application for such exemption must be made annually by the owner, or all of the owners, of the property on a form prescribed by the State Board. The owner or owners shall file the completed form in the Village Clerk’s office on or before the appropriate taxable status date. §168-35. Property held in trust. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the provisions of this article shall apply to any real property held in trust solely for the benefit of a person or persons who would otherwise be eligible for a real property tax exemption, pursuant to this article, were such person or persons the owner or owners of such real property. §168-36 Penalties for offenses. Any conviction of having made any willful false statement in the application for such exemption shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in the Penal Law. §168-37. When effective. With respect to the Village assessment roll based on the taxable status date of January 1, 2023, and notwithstanding Subsection C of §168-32, application for the exemption provided for in §168-32 may be filed after the taxable status date of January 1, 2023, provided that such application is filed on or before January 31, 2023. SECTION 2. Authority. The proposed local law is enacted pursuant to §466-C of the NYS Real Property Tax Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law §10(1)(ii)(a)(8), §10(1)(ii)(e)(1) and §10(2). SECTION 3. Severability. If any section or subsection, paragraph, clause, phrase, or provision of this law shall be adjudged invalid or held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, any judgment made thereby shall not affect the validity of this law as a whole, or any part thereof other than the part or provision so adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 4. Effective Date. This local law shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law.  LOCAL LAW NO. ___ OF 2022 A LOCAL LAW amending §174-42 of the Village Vehicle and Traffic Law to add stop signs at the intersection of Lamb Avenue and Midland Street.” BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Quogue as follows: SECTION 1. Amendment. Section §174-42 (Schedule VIII: Stop Intersections) of the Village Vehicle and Traffic Law is amended by adding underlined words in alphabetical order in the schedule as follows: §174-42. Schedule VIII: Stop Intersections. In accordance with the provisions of §174-11, the following described intersections are hereby designated as stop intersections, and stop sign shall be installed as follows: Stop Sign on Direction of Travel At Intersection of Lamb Avenue North/South Midland Street SECTION 2. Authority. The proposed local law is enacted pursuant to §1603 and §1682 of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law §10(1)(ii)(a)(5) and §10(2). SECTION 3. Severability. If any section or subsection, paragraph, clause, phrase, or provision of this law shall be adjudged invalid or held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, any judgment made thereby shall not affect the validity of this law as a whole, or any part thereof other than the part or provision so adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 4. Effective Date. This local law shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law.