Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingScarsdale, NY · February 26, 2013
Minutes
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THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIFTH
REGULAR MEETING
Rutherford Hall
Village Hall
February 13, 2013
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Scarsdale was held in
Rutherford Hall in Village Hall on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 8:00 P.M.
Present were Mayor Flisser, Trustees Brodsky, Eisenman, Harrison, Lee, Mark, and
Steves. Also present were Village Manager Gatta, Deputy Village Manager Pappalardo,
Village Treasurer McClure, Village Clerk Conking, Acting Village Attorney DeSiena,
Assistant to the Village Manager Datino, and Administrative Intern Goodwin.
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Mayor Flisser introduced Assistant Village Attorney Carolyn DeSiena seated at
the dais, joining the Board this evening in the temporary absence of Village Attorney
Wayne Esannason.
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The minutes of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting of January 22, 2013 were
approved on a motion entered by Trustee Mark, seconded by Trustee Brodsky, and
carried unanimously.
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Bills & Payroll
Trustee Harrison stated that this is the last time he will be reviewing the bills and
thanked Village Treasurer McClure for all her help.
Trustee Harrison stated that he had audited the Abstract of Claims dated
February 13, 2013 in the amount of $2,262,628.78 which included $22,752.22 in Library
Claims previously audited by a Trustee of the Library Board were found to be in order
and he moved that such payment be ratified.
Upon motion duly made by Trustee Harrison and seconded by Trustee Eisenman,
the following resolution was adopted unanimously:
RESOLVED, that the Abstract of Claims dated February 13, 2013 in the amount
of $2.262.628.78 is hereby approved.
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Trustee Harrison further stated that payment of bills made in advance of a Board of
Trustees audit totaling $84,755.88 were found to be in order and he moved that such
payment be ratified.
Upon motion duly made by Trustee Harrison and seconded by Trustee
Eisenman, the following resolution was adopted unanimously:
RESOLVED, that payment of claims made in advance of a Board of Trustees
audit totaling $84,755.88 is hereby ratified.
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Mayor’s Comments
Mayor Flisser stated that she has a few comments to make this evening, and
would like to start out with the Crane Road Bridge Project.
“Road Closures for the Crane Road Bridge Project began on February 11th,
during installation of the formwork for the North Abutment of the Crane Road Bridge,
between East Parkway and the tracks. To reach the northern corners, the crane will be
positioned on southbound East Parkway between Crane Road and the entrance to the
Merchant lot.
This work will take place over 4-7 work days. Road closures will take place from
8:00 P.M. and all roads will be open by 6:00 A.M.
The road closures include:
- the Southbound Exit from the Bronx River Parkway to Crane Road
- the Northbound Exit from the Bronx River Parkway to Crane Road
- Westbound Crane Road between Chase Road and East Parkway
- Southbound East Parkway between Crane Road and Christie Place
For the two ramp closures, detours will be posted utilizing Harney Road and
Scarsdale Avenue. For the Westbound Crane Road and Southbound East Parkway
closures we will detour traffic south on Chase Road and west on Christie Place.
A Scarsdale Police Officer will be stationed at the intersection of Fox
Meadow/Crane Roads to direct motorists to Fox Meadow Road if they get past the
barricades at Chase Road. The Westchester County DPW will send daily advisory notices
during the week of February 11th advising of the road closures and these notices will be
posted on our website, www.Scarsdale.com. Steel installation for the bridge is planned
for April and additional road closures are expected during that time.”
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“I have a summary of how the Department of Public Works handled the recent
snow storm.
Snowfall began at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Friday, February 8, 2013. While
this snowfall was not part of the blizzard anticipated for later in the day, this snowfall did
accumulate upwards of 3 inches by 3:00 p.m.
Snow clearing efforts began from early morning with our Highway and Facilities
Maintenance workforce, by applying salt and clearing snow from the downtown
walkways. Plowing operations of all roads began at 4:00 p.m., with a total of 23 plow
trucks (including 8 salt trucks).
Main roads were kept clear and passable, with secondary and dead end streets also
being plowed.
All DPW personnel were held over and remained on the job plowing and keeping
the roadways safe.
The snowfall decreased in intensity between 9:00 p.m. to midnight, with little
accumulation. Total snowfall at 11:00 p.m. (2/8/13) was measured at 6 inches. All roads
were plowed and passable. Most main roads had visible blacktop.
By 5:00 a.m. February 9, 2013, an additional 7 inches of snowfall accumulated on
all surfaces. There were no reported power outages or tree issues. Only two locations had
overhanging branches onto the roadway which were cleared.
Three pay loaders and one plow truck began “stacking” snow in the downtown at
5:00 a.m. and by 1:00 p.m. the downtown was mainly cleared of snow along the curb line
and approximately 85% of parking spaces were available. Large piles of snow remained at
strategic locations along Chase Road, East Parkway, Boniface Circle and Scarsdale
Avenue.
By 10:00 a.m. of February 9th, all main roads and 40 % of all secondary roads and
dead end street were open and cleared.
At 1:00 p.m., the west side sidewalks began to be plowed. All sidewalks on the
west side of the Village were plowed by 6:00 p.m.
All Village Roads were plowed and blacktop was visible by 3:00 p.m.
DPW employees were released from duty between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Common problems and concerns associated with a snowfall of this magnitude
include:
- Snow being deposited in the roadways by private contractors and
homeowners causing cleared roadways to have snow and ice packed “strips”
to form.
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- The Villages’ sidewalk and roadway clearing operation places snow back onto
the driveways after they are cleared. But this is unavoidable.
- Many sidewalks although plowed are narrow and snow covered, given the fact
that the snowfall accumulation (from that which fell and that which was
plowed from the roadway) exceeded more than 2 feet in most locations.
- Gravel driveways that have been plowed out to the roadway are also an issue.
The gravel creates additional hazards.
- We also have buried catch basins. Catch basins become blocked as
intersection clearing tends to pile snow. DPW workers will be clearing many
of these basins during the upcoming days.
- Blocked fire hydrants are a key issue that must be mentioned. Residents
should avoid placing snow onto hydrants. The Fire Department customarily
addresses hydrant clearing with staff and volunteers.”
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“My final comment continues with: the Village Board continues to work on the
budget for the upcoming fiscal year. We began with discussion of the fees and charges
schedules (such as Recreation fees, Pool Fees, Fees for building permits and tree removal,
etc).
The Village's sanitary sewers require extensive repairs and upgrades to maintain
structural integrity, and protect the stormwater system from sewage inflow, which can
lead to home contamination in the event of flooding. The sewer infrastructure
dates from the 1920s in many instances, and the Village Board has considered a fee for
sewer usage, based on water usage in the past.
All discussions of the budget are open to the public, and our next meeting is on
February 14th at 6:30 PM, followed by a meeting on Monday, March 11th at 6:30 P.M.
Special public briefing sessions on preliminary Operating and Capital Budgets will be held
on February 27th at 7:00 P.M. and March 6th at 7:00 P.M.
Balancing the budget under consideration, which currently has a shortfall of about
$2.8 Million, may require reduction in programs, layoffs, and consolidation of services.
Beside the sewer costs, we are considering reductions in trash pick-ups, and removing the
police officer at the Garth Road/Popham intersection.
I hope you will join us at these sessions.”
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Manager’s Comments
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Village Manager Gatta recognized Elizabeth Bermel, Director of the Scarsdale
Library.
Ms. Bermel stated that she would like to present the Library’s role in the
aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. She stated that the Library opened an additional 24 hours
during the storm. The Library opened a couple of hours late on October 31st. There was
no damage to the Library; they had power and working phones. However, there was no
internet service or wireless access. The Westchester Library System did have service and
they were directed to other libraries for those services.
In the meantime, as the weather got colder, the Library was open for additional
hours, providing a warming station and charging station for cell phones and other
devices. The library was packed with people, some were there for hours. They had
impromptu films, and other family activities. Ms. Bermel felt that the residents really
appreciated the services of the staff, some of whom had no power at home either. They
have received several letters of thanks from the community. One couple even celebrated
their 60th Wedding Anniversary in the Conference Room of the Library. Additionally, the
Village was able to hold meetings at the library.
Should a similar event occur in the future, Ms. Bermel stated that the library staff
would be more than happy to accommodate the residents again.
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Public Comment
At this time Mayor Flisser opened the floor for any public comments.
Dr. Wayne Johnson, New York City, stated that he has watched the geese and
their goslings rounded up all over the country by the USDA and Wildlife Services and
gassed to death. He would like to see the geese in Scarsdale stay here. If they must leave
the answer must not be death. The carbon based gas that the USDA uses is similar to the
Zyclon B that the Nazis used between 1939 and 1945. He suggested geese busters as the
better alternative. There should be a peaceful and non-violent way to settle this issue.
Mayor Flisser commented that there has been more response to this than there
had been to the initial use of Zyclon gas.
Angela Gevard, Yonkers resident and former employee of Scarsdale Parks and
Recreation, introduced herself and Kaitlen Tidwell, White Plains, both present this
evening on behalf of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund at Pace Law School. Ms.
Gevard spoke to the economical, environmental, and animal welfare negative aspects of
killing geese. She stated that she hope that Scarsdale would decide on a plan that was
cost efficient, environmentally sound, and ecologically humane. Ms. Tidwell added that
as a new member to the community, she would like to see alternatives considered that are
respectful of the animals and human rights.
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Joan Kaiser, Yonkers, stated that she is an animal activist and a member of
several organizations and a representative of Goosewatch. She stated that her
organizations feel that the geese bring a real sense of civility and beauty to the
community. To kill them does not say much of the human species. There are other ways
of dealing with the problem of geese that other speakers have addressed. She stated that
the Village just needs to contact Goose watch in New York City or herself at (914)337-
7486.
Kylie Blackman, P.O. Box 501, Tuckahoe, stated that in the original minutes
where it was decided to do the slaughter references a ‘humane slaughter’. If the Board
really believes this would be a humane slaughter, it should be televised. She stated that
she viewed Scarsdale children on Channel 12 News having a rally to save the geese. She
said they were so charming and intelligent, she was so impressed and called Channel 12
News to thank them for covering this. The Board should be proud of them holding a
rally to save the geese, and she asked the Board to not break their hearts.
Tatiana Goldman, New Rochelle, submitted written comments to the Board
regarding the geese at the Scarsdale Library Pond. She stated that it is very inhumane to
kill animals that cannot protect themselves.
Mayor Flisser stated that as there are no further public comments, the Board will
now move to the Public Hearing portion of the meeting.
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Public Hearings
Mayor Flisser stated that there are two Public Hearings this evening; the first
hearing is to hear comments on Chapter 310 of the Village Code, “Zoning” regarding the
official zoning map.
Mayor Flisser asked for any public comments on this hearing at this time. As no
comments were offered, Mayor Flisser closed the public hearing.
Trustee Mark then offered a resolution for approval before the Board regarding
SEQRA Review and Determination regarding an amendment to Chapter 310-4 of the
Village Code Updating the Official Zoning Map.
Upon motion entered by Trustee Mark, and seconded by Trustee Brodsky, the
above aforementioned resolution was approved by a unanimous vote:
WHEREAS, the Village of Scarsdale’s zoning map is dated 1964, however
certain amendments have been made since that time which have
been properly filed but not included on an updated zoning map;
and
WHEREAS, the Village retained The MRB Group in 2012 to provide mapping
services for the Village, said services including an update of the
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Official Zoning Map using the most recent digital tax maps and
updated assessment records; and
WHEREAS, the updated zoning map does not change the zoning designation
of any property, but memorializes existing zoning classifications;
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Village Board hereby determines that the proposed action,
the update of the Official Zoning Map, is a Type II action
pursuant to 6NYCRR Part 617.5(c)(17) and no further
environmental review is required.
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Upon motion entered by Trustee Mark, and seconded by Trustee Brodsky, the
following Local Law #3, 2013 - Amending Chapter 310-4 of the Village Code Updating
the Official Zoning Map, was approved by the vote indicated below:
INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW #3 OF 2013
A Local Law Amending Chapter 310
Of the Scarsdale Village Code,
Entitled “Zoning”
A Local Law amending Chapter 310 of the Scarsdale Village Code relative to the adoption
of the Official Zoning Map:
BE IT ENACTED by the Scarsdale Village Board of Trustees as follows:
Section 1.
§ 310-4. Zoning Map established shall read as follows:
A. The boundaries of these districts are hereby established as shown on a map thereof,
entitled Official Zoning Map, Village of Scarsdale, Westchester County, New
York," dated December 22, 1964 and updated January 21, 2013, a copy of which,
identified by the signature of the Village Clerk, is filed in the office of the Village
Clerk.
B. A copy of said map may be found at the end of this chapter. Said map, which shall
be deemed to include all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby declared to be a part
of this chapter.
Section 2. This local law shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State.
AYES NAYS ABSENT
Trustee Brodsky None None
Trustee Eisenman
Trustee Harrison
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Trustee Lee
Trustee Mark
Trustee Steves
Mayor Flisser
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Mayor Flisser stated that the second public hearing concerns a Local Law
authorizing the Board of Trustees to adopt a budget for the 2013-2014 Fiscal Year that
requires a real property tax levy in excess of the amount otherwise prescribed in General
Municipal Law, Section 3-c.
Mayor Flisser opened the public hearing for any comments. Hearing none, the
public hearing was closed. She then referred this item to Trustee Steves.
Trustee Steves stated that he would like to give some briefing on this proposed
local law. He stated that this law the Board is considering for enactment will allow the
Village to pass a budget that exceeds the 2% cap imposed by the State of New York. The
Board is adopting this Local Law as a safeguard, not as a preliminary step to enacting a
larger budget. That process will continue independently of this issue. The ‘cap’ law is so
technical that even small changes in our budget could cause us to be fined by the State.
Even if the Board had initially passed a budget that we believed was below the ‘cap’. In
order to avoid those types of problems due to technicalities and to carry on our budget
process independent of this constraint, the Board is proposing to enact this Local Law.
Upon motion entered by Trustee Steves, seconded by Trustee Eisenman, the
following Local Law #4, 2013 – Authorizing a Real Property Tax Levy in excess of the
“2% Cap” , creating a new article to Chapter 269 was adopted by the vote indicated
below:
INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW #4 of 2013
AN INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW CREATING A NEW ARTICLE TO
CHAPTER 269. ARTICLE XII “TAX CAP OVERRIDE”
BE IT ENACTED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Scarsdale as follows:
A local law to override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law §3-c.
Section 1. Legislative Intent
It is the intent of this local law to allow the Village of Scarsdale to adopt a budget for the
fiscal year commencing June 1, 2013 –May 31, 2014 that requires a real property tax levy
in excess of the “tax levy limit” as defined by General Municipal Law §3-c.
Section 2. Authority
This local law is adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of General Municipal Law §3-c, which
expressly authorizes a local government’s governing body to override the property tax cap
for the coming fiscal year by the adoption of a local law approved by a vote of sixty
percent (60%) of said governing body.
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Section 3. Tax Limit Override
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Scarsdale, County of Westchester, is hereby
authorized to adopt a budget for the fiscal year commencing June 1, 2013 through May
31, 2014 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the amount otherwise
prescribed in General Municipal Law §3-c.
Section 4. Severability
If a court of law determines that any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of
this local law or the application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or
circumstance is invalid or unconstitutional, the court’s order or judgment shall not affect,
impair, or invalidate the remainder of this local law, but shall be confined in its operation
to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law r in its application
to the person, individual, firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the
controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
Section 5. Effective date
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
AYES NAYS ABSENT
Trustee Brodsky None None
Trustee Eisenman
Trustee Harrison
Trustee Lee
Trustee Mark
Trustee Steves
Mayor Flisser
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Finance Committee
Upon motion entered by Trustee Steves, and seconded by Trustee Mark, the
following resolution establishing Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Recreation Fees and Charges was
approved by a unanimous vote:
WHEREAS, on an annual basis, the Village reviews its Recreation Fees and Charges
with input from the Advisory Council on Parks and Recreation and the
Board of Trustees’ Finance Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee reviewed the proposed Fiscal Year 2013/14 Fees
and Charges Schedule at their January 17, 2013 meeting and concurred
with the recommended programmatic fee modifications while finalizing a
new fee for participants of the various Independent Sports Organizations
(ISO) to offset Village field maintenance costs; and
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WHEREAS, for Fiscal Year 2013/14 increases are for the following new and existing
programs, as detailed in the January 30, 2013 memorandum attached
hereto;
Tennis Lessons
• Day Camp - Season/Weekly
• Day Camp Bus Round Trip – Season/Weekly
• Independent Sports Organization Fee
• Lacrosse Girls Pre Season Clinics
• Softball Spring Training Clinic
• Softball Pitchers Clinic
• Nature Center Camp
• Special Interest – Lego’s
• Aqua Tots/Tiny Bobbers
• Pre-School Paddlers
• Private Swim Lessons – Ten Pack
• Splash N’ Play Camp
• Swim/Dive Team
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the fees and charges for recreation programs identified in the
Recreation Fees and Charges Schedule, dated January 31, 2013, attached
hereto and made a part hereof, are herein adopted and shall remain in
effect unless amended by resolution of the Village Board of Trustees; and
be it further
RESOLVED, that any additional revenue generated from the new fee for participants of
the various ISO’s, be utilized to offset existing Village field maintenance
costs based on the current scope of services.
AYES NAYS ABSENT
Trustee Brodsky None None
Trustee Eisenman
Trustee Harrison
Trustee Lee
Trustee Mark
Trustee Steves
Mayor Flisser
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Upon motion entered by Trustee Steves, and seconded by Trustee Eisenman, the
following resolution regarding the Transfer of Unclaimed Funds from Trust and Agency
Accounts to the General Fund was approved by the vote indicated below:
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WHEREAS, in accordance with Village land use board approvals and Village
Code requirements for certain construction improvement projects
on residential and commercial properties, property owners and
contractors must submit certain payments to the Village of
Scarsdale as deposits for the protection of Village property
disturbed during the construction activity; said deposits held in
trust and agency accounts and returned to the owner upon
completion of the work and Village inspection; and
WHEREAS, the Village Treasurer’s Office staff regularly issues refund checks
to various contractors after confirmation from the Building and
Engineering Departments that the construction work has been
satisfactorily completed and the appropriate inspections
conducted, and
WHEREAS, during the annual review of these trust and agency accounts,
Village staff identified three deposits that were returned to
property owners and/or contractors for which the refund checks
were never cashed; and
WHEREAS, In accordance with the applicable New York State statute, after a
period of six years the unclaimed deposits may be considered
uncollected and placed in the General Fund after several attempts
are made to notify the payees, including through certified mail
notices and a legal advertisement placed in the official Village
newspaper, said requirements met by the Village for all of the
aforementioned three deposits; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Village Board herein authorizes the transfer of $12,630.00
from the Trust and Agency Fund to the General Fund from the
following accounts:
TA 8031-0 Street Opening Deposits $1,800.00
TA 8085.-85 Sidewalk & Curb Deposits $10,830.00
To the following account:
A-1000-030-2838-08 Transfer from Agency Fund.
AYES NAYS ABSENT
Trustee Brodsky None None
Trustee Eisenman
Trustee Harrison
Trustee Lee
Trustee Mark
Trustee Steves
Mayor Flisser
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Personnel Committee
Trustee Harrison stated that the Personnel Committee met on January 28th and
discussed an opening on the Advisory Council on Technology. They met in Executive
Session and came up with the following candidate for this opening.
Upon motion entered by Trustee Harrison, and seconded by Trustee Mark, the
following resolution regarding an appointment to the Advisory Council on Technology was
approved by a unanimous vote:
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees created an Advisory Council on
Technology (Council) in 1997 to assist and guide the Village in the
adoption and integration of new technologies; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of this mission, the term of the Council expired
in 2001 and the Village Board, via resolution of July 10, 2001, re-
established the Council under a modified constitution with a
purpose to advise the Board on the use of technology to improve
the quality of community life and the efficiency and effectiveness
of Village government; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Council’s constitution, the Village Board
may appoint no fewer than five (5) or more than eleven (11)
members to serve on the Council for two year terms; and
WHEREAS, currently there are ten (10) members on the Council, providing an
opportunity for one (1) additional interested and qualified resident
to serve; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board’s Personnel Committee met on January 28, 2013
to discuss potential candidates to fill the one (1) vacancy and
reviewed and discussed the resume of Kamal Mehta to fill said
vacancy and herein recommends to the Full Board that Mr. Mehta
be appointed to the Council; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that Kamal Mehta, 12 Rochambeau Road, Scarsdale is hereby
appointed to serve on the Advisory Council on Technology for a
term ending on April 7, 2014.
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Trustee Harrison stated that the community may have seen the article on page 4
of last Friday’s Scarsdale Inquirer discussing volunteers needed for the Village’s Boards
and Councils. The Personnel Committee, consisting of Trustee Brodsky and himself
have been diligently going through the list of future vacancies. There are currently 70
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volunteers who are up for reappointment or may retire creating a number of openings on
the Boards and Councils. All positions are important, and there are several key positions
that need applicants: the Board of Architectural Review needs to fill two open positions,
preferably with architects; the Town Board of Assessment Review has one five-year term
open; the Committee for Historic Preservation has one three-year term open, and the
Associate Village Historian position is open for a one-year term.
There is an application deadline of Friday, March 1st, so they are encouraging
residents to apply as soon as possible so that the Personnel Committee has time to do its
review of all applicants. The applications may be sent via the Scarsdale Village website,
www.Scarsdale.com, or can be delivered physically to Village Hall at 1001 Post Road. If
there are residents that need a printed application, they may contact Robert Harrison at
(914) 725-0962. via email at proscars@aol.com, or through the Village Clerk, Donna
Conkling.
The seventeen Boards, Councils, and Committees are discussed on the website.
There are over 150 Village residents who serve as volunteers on these Boards and
Councils. By volunteering, Scarsdale residents have the opportunity to be involved in the
community.
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Recreation Committee
Upon motion entered by Trustee Lee, and seconded by Trustee Eisenman, the
following resolution regarding authorization to conduct an Annual 15K/4M Road Race was
adopted by a unanimous vote:
WHEREAS, for the past 43 years the Village of Scarsdale Recreation
Department and the Scarsdale Antiques Running Club have co-
sponsored an Annual 15K/4 Mile Run in the Fox Meadow and
Greenacres neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, this annual event is planned again for this year and has been
scheduled for April 7, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Scarsdale Parks, Recreation, and Conservation
Department has submitted an application to the Scarsdale Police
Department for use of the public roadways to conduct the road
race; and
WHEREAS, the Scarsdale Police Department recently reviewed and approved
the road race application pending intra-departmental coordination
of traffic control and notification to all affected residents of the
race day detours as well as Village Board approval; now therefore
be it
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Scarsdale hereby
grants permission to the Village of Scarsdale Recreation
Department to conduct the Annual 15K/4 Mile Run on Sunday,
April 7, 2013 in the Fox Meadow and Greenacres neighborhoods.
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Other Committee Reports
None.
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Liaison Reports
Trustee Harrison reported as liaison to the Cable Television Commission and
they recently held a meeting on January 22nd. They met again on February 12th. They are
organizing with particular emphasis in developing programming for our cable channel,
channel 75 on Cablevision and channel 43 on Verizon. They are open to hearing from
any Scarsdale residents who are interested in developing programs. They will be
requesting some funding for this programming, perhaps $10,000 to $20,000. Whether or
not this request will fit into the upcoming budget remains to be discussed. However,
they are actively looking to make much better use of our cable channel and
communicating to our community.
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Written Communications
Village Clerk Conkling reported that four (4) written communications were
received since the last meeting and after preparation of the agenda:
• Two communications regarding personnel changes at the Municipal Pool
Complex from Martin and Millicent Kaufman, 322 Heathcote Road and
Allison Weinberg, 160 Brite Avenue.
• An email from Lika Levi, 21 Lockwood Road, regarding her opposition to
applications before the Board of Appeals and the Planning Board.
• An email from the League of Humane Voters urging the Board to use non-
lethal methods of goose dissuasion.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, the Village Board
Meeting adjourned at 8:42 P.M.
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Donna M. Conkling
Village Clerk
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