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Village Board of Trustees 11 -26-2013 P a g e | 349 THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED NINETY-FOURTH REGULAR MEETING Rutherford Hall Village Hall November 26, 2013 A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Scarsdale was held in Rutherford Hall in Village Hall on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 8:00 P.M. Present were Mayor Steves, Trustees Brodsky, Eisenman, Mark, Martin, and Stern. Also present were Village Manager Gatta, Deputy Village Manager Pappalardo, Village Attorney Esannason, Village Treasurer McClure, Village Clerk Conkling, Assistants to the Village Manager Azrelyant and Goodwin, and Administrative Intern Schnabel. ******** The minutes of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting of November 12, 2013 were approved as amended on a motion entered by Trustee Mark, seconded by Trustee Brodsky, and carried unanimously. ******** Bills & Payroll Trustee Mark stated that he had audited the Abstract of Claims dated November 26, 2013 in the amount of $1,048,359.76 which includes $71,487.01 in Library Claims previously audited by a Trustee of the Library Board which were found to be in order and he moved that such payment be ratified. Upon motion duly made by Trustee Mark and seconded by Trustee Eisenman, the following resolution was adopted unanimously: RESOLVED, that the Abstract of Claims dated November 26, 2013 in the amount of $1,048,359.76 is hereby approved. ******** Mayors Comments Mayor Steves stated he met with the three municipalities involved with Water District #1 and Westchester County officials concerning compliance with the EPA regulations to use UV filtration for water and the fact that the District has been deemed not in compliance. A plan was discussed that would provide for development of two new UV treatment plants; one in White Plains and one further south that would treat Scarsdale. Those plans are under review, and the process is moving forward as we have said in previous presentations. The water remains safe; the Westchester County Village Board of Trustees 11 -26-2013 P a g e | 350 Department of Health has deemed it not an issue. This is a regulatory issue; the Village is moving forward and working with the other municipalities to evaluate the proposal from Westchester County. Mayor Steves next stated that he would like to take this opportunity to wish the community a Happy Chanukah and to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. As we are thankful for what we have, we remember those who do not have that much to be thankful for. ******** Manager’s Comments None. ******** Public Hearing Trustee Brodsky stated that she will open the Public Hearing in connection with proposed amendments to the Scarsdale Village Code, Chapter 205 “Noise”. She noted that these are amendments affecting the timing and schedules of deliveries and refuse collection in the Village Center. Trustee Brodsky opened the hearing at this time for any comment from the public. As there were no public comments offered, Trustee Brodsky closed the public hearing. Trustee Brodsky moved to adopt the following Local Law #8, 2013, amending Chapter 205- “Noise” seconded by Trustee Mark and adopted by the vote indicated below: LOCAL LAW #8 OF 2013 INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW#8 OF 2013 A Local Law Amending Chapter 205 of the Scarsdale Village Code, entitled “Noise” BE IT ENACTED by the Scarsdale Village Board of Trustees as follows: Section 1. Chapter 205-1 shall read as follows: § 205-1. Unnecessary noise. It shall be unlawful for any person to make, continue or cause to be made or continued any of the following acts producing audible sound which are hereby declared to be loud, disturbing and unnecessary noise in violation of this chapter:  Village Board of Trustees 11 -26-2013 P a g e | 351 A. Horns, signaling devices, etc.: the sounding of any horn or signaling device on any automobile, motorcycle or other vehicle, other than an emergency vehicle, on any street or public place, except as a danger or burglar warning; the creation by means of any such signaling device of any unreasonably loud or harsh sound and the sounding of any such device for any unnecessary and unreasonable period of time; the use of any signaling device except one operated by hand or electricity; the use of any horn, whistle or of any such signaling device when traffic is for any reason held up. B. Radios, televisions, electronic sound reproduction devices, etc.: the using, operating or permitting to be played, used or operated any radio receiving set, musical instrument or instruments, phonograph or other machine or device for the producing or reproducing of sound in such manner as to disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of the neighboring inhabitants or at any time with louder volume than is necessary for convenient hearing for the person or persons who are voluntary listeners thereto. The operating of any such set, instrument, phonograph, machine or device between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 7:00 a.m. in such manner as to be plainly audible on adjacent properties shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section. C. Loudspeakers, amplifiers for advertising: the using, operating or permitting to be played, used or operated of any radio receiving set, musical instrument, phonograph, loudspeaker, sound amplifier or other machine or device for the producing or reproducing of sound which is cast upon the public street for the purpose of commercial advertising or attracting the attention of the public to any building or structure. D. Yelling, shouting, etc.: yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing on the public streets or any public place, particularly between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. or at any time or place so as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of persons in the vicinity. E. Animals: the keeping or harboring of any animal which, by causing frequent or loud continued noise, shall disturb the comfort or repose of any persons in the vicinity. F. Deliveries and pickups: the making of deliveries of supplies or merchandise or collection of garbage or refuse of any store or other place of business between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, and 11:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on weekends, except in cases of emergencies. G. Blowers: the operation of any noise-creating blower or power fan or any internal- combustion engine, the operation of which causes noise due to the detonation of operating gases or fluids or the expulsion of air, unless the noise from such blower or fan is muffled and such engine is equipped with a muffler, baffling device or effective noise-absorbent material sufficient to deaden such noise. Section 2. This local law shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State. Village Board of Trustees 11 -26-2013 P a g e | 352 AYES NAYS ABSENT Trustee Brodsky None Trustee Lee Trustee Eisenman Trustee Mark Trustee Martin Trustee Stern Mayor Steves Before the Board voted on the above Local Law, Mayor Steves stated that this change to the Noise Ordinance was an evolutionary process that involved an extensive amount of interaction with the community; both the commercial and residential communities in the center of the Village. The Board thanks all those who participated in the process and the Village now has a very workable ordinance as a result. ******** Trustee Brodsky stated that the second Public Hearing being held this evening concerns a proposed amendment to Chapter 245, “Sidewalk Cafes” of the Scarsdale Village Code. She explained that this amendment alters the regulation of Sidewalk Cafes in that restaurants having those cafes will now need to get a license every year as opposed to the existing code which required a license every other year. Trustee Brodsky opened the hearing at this time for any comment from the public. As there were no public comments offered, Trustee Brodsky closed the public hearing. Trustee Brodsky moved to adopt the following Local Law #9, 2013, amending Chapter 245- “Sidewalk Cafes” seconded by Trustee Mark and adopted by the vote indicated below: INTRODUCTORY LOCAL LAW# 9 OF 2013 A Local Law Amending Chapter 245 Of the Scarsdale Village Code Entitled “Sidewalk Cafes” BE IT ENACTED by the Scarsdale Village Board of Trustees as follows: Section 1. Chapter 245 is amended and shall read as follows: GENERAL REFERENCES Alcoholic beverages — See Ch. 111. § 245-1. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish rules and regulations governing the operation of sidewalk cafes in order to provide the orderly management of public property and to protect the health, safety and welfare of pedestrians and diners. Village Board of Trustees 11 -26-2013 P a g e | 353 § 245-2. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT A legally licensed business enterprise primarily engaged in the retail sale of meals where consumption on the premises is provided for, including restaurants and other places serving food or beverages. SIDEWALK CAFE An outdoor seating area which is near or adjoins the facade of a food serving establishment and extends out onto the sidewalk, but in no event is greater than 75 feet from the establishment. § 245-3. Permit required; fee and deposit. A. The Village Manager or his/her designee, notwithstanding any provisions of the Village Code to the contrary, has the authority to issue a revocable and nontransferable seasonal permit for the operation of a sidewalk cafe, at or adjoining an applicant's place of business, upon approval of the application. B. A nonrefundable annual fee for the issuance and/or renewal of the permit shall be established by resolution of the Board of Trustees in accordance with the annual Village-wide Fees and Charges Schedule. C. Before a permit is issued or renewed, the applicant must provide a monetary refundable deposit for any potential property damage to the Village right-of-way. The amount of such deposit shall be established by resolution of the Board of Trustees in accordance with the annual Village-wide Fees and Charges Schedule. The return of the deposit shall be processed by the Village Manager or his/her designee upon the filing of a refund application by the applicant and the completion of any and all repairs or damages to the Village right-of-way to the satisfaction of the Village Manager or his/her designee. § 245-4. Application. Applications to the Village Manager shall contain the following information: A. A plan prepared to scale by a state-licensed architect, landscape architect, professional engineer or owner/leaseholder. The plan must be at a scale of 1/2 inch equals one foot showing all obstructions such as trees, utility poles, telephones, mailboxes and the design and location of all temporary structures. The plan shall include side and front elevation drawings of the proposed sidewalk cafe and of the restaurant's facade as well as at least 10 feet of the first story facade of the adjoining properties. B. If the establishment has a state liquor license a copy must be submitted as part of the application. Village Board of Trustees 11 -26-2013 P a g e | 354 C. Written authorization from the owner of the property is required if the area to be used as a sidewalk cafe is partially or fully owned by that party. D. The applicant shall agree, on a form provided by the Village, to indemnify and save harmless the Village of Scarsdale, its officers, agents, attorneys and employees, from and against any claim of loss, liability or damage by any person arising as a result of the establishment's operation of the sidewalk cafe. E. The applicant shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect throughout the term of the permit a workman's compensation policy and a policy of general liability insurance, which such policies shall name the Village of Scarsdale, its officers, agents, attorneys and employees as additional insured, have a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 and contain a provision prohibiting its cancellation except upon 30 days' notice to the Village of Scarsdale. The applicant shall file with the Village Manager prior to the issuance of the permit a certificate of insurance. § 245-5. Design standards. A. A barrier such as planters or a railing to physically separate patrons from pedestrian traffic must delineate the sidewalk cafe. The barrier shall have a height of a minimum of 36 inches. B. Furnishings of a sidewalk cafe shall consist solely of readily removable awnings, covers, railings, tables, chairs and planters containing live plants. C. Furnishings may not be attached, even in a temporary manner, to the sidewalk or other public property. D. Garbage may not be stored or accumulated adjacent to or separate from the sidewalk cafe on public property. E. All tables and chairs shall be uniform in color, material and style. F. All physical barriers shall be uniform in color, material and style. G. Advertising and any signage, except for safety, shall be prohibited on the barriers. H. A minimum width of four feet of unobstructed sidewalk between the sidewalk cafe barrier and the curb shall be maintained at all times as a pedestrian way. § 245-6. Regulations. A. The permit is valid from April 1 to October 31. Permits must be renewed annually. All existing two-year permits as of the date of this amendment shall continue until expired.  Village Board of Trustees 11 -26-2013 P a g e | 355 B. Sidewalk cafes and their appurtenances must be removed by the first Monday in November. C. No outdoor music shall be permitted. D. When the associated food serving establishment is not open and/or the sidewalk cafe is not in use, all furnishings, utensils, containers, chairs, tables, umbrellas or any other materials used in the operation of the sidewalk cafe or within the area used by the sidewalk cafe shall be neatly stacked, bundled or be stored in an approved manner. E. All sidewalk cafes shall close operations by 10:00 p.m. each night and shall not begin before 8:00 a.m. each morning. F. Sidewalk cafes and the public property on which they are located shall be kept neat and clean at all times and free from litter or any substance that may damage the sidewalk or cause pedestrian injury. G. The applicant shall be responsible for any damage caused to any sidewalk or public property. § 245-7. Notice of violation; revocation of permit. If an applicant violates any provisions of this chapter, the Village Manager shall give notice to the applicant to correct said violation within 24 hours of receipt of said notice. Upon failure to correct said violation the Village Manager may revoke the applicant's permit issued pursuant to this chapter. § 245-8. Penalties for offenses. A. If an applicant violates any provision of this chapter he or she shall be liable for prosecution in the Village Court and shall, upon conviction thereof, be liable for a fine not exceeding $250. Each day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. B. The renewal of all applications will be subject to the previous year(s) experience. Renewal applications may be denied based upon the seriousness of the violations that occurred and/or the repeated nature of the violations that transpired. Section 2. This local law shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State. AYES NAYS ABSENT Trustee Brodsky None Trustee Lee Trustee Eisenman Trustee Mark Trustee Martin Trustee Stern Village Board of Trustees 11 -26-2013 P a g e | 356 Mayor Steves ******** Public Comments Mayor Steves opened the meeting to public comments at this time; as there were no comments offered, Mayor Steves closed the public comments portion of the meeting. ******** Finance Committee Trustee Brodsky reported on the Statements of Expense and Revenue for June through October of 2013. General Fund appropriations were 36.17% spent as of October 2013, which is up 0.43% from 35.74% in 2012-2013. Trustee Brodsky stated that it is notable how consistent the appropriations are and how managed the funding in the Village is. Village Staff is to be commended for this. General Fund revenues other than property taxes are $7,432,299 through October 2013 compared to $6,650,714 through October 2012, an increase of $781,585. State mortgage tax showed an improvement of $110,000. Property rental income was up $159,500 due to a recent contract settlement with Con Edison which included the period beginning January 1, 2013. This will help offset contract cancellations with other lessees for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Revenue from Parking Permits and Meter Revenue continues to be steady, showing an increase of $98,600. Sales Tax and Departmental Revenue improved a total of about $66,000 from last year. State aid related to Hurricane Sandy was $400,000, or $369,000 greater than last year. All of this State aid received to date was appropriated to the Capital Projects Fund in the 2013-2014 Budget. Revenue from the Sale of Equipment and other Miscellaneous Revenues dropped $148,000 primarily due to a reduction in reimbursable overtime related to Hurricane Sandy. The actual collection of Village taxes through October 31, 2013 is at 98.66% which is up 0.37% from the 2012 collection percentage of 98.29%. ******** Fire Commissioner Upon motion entered by Trustee Brodsky, and seconded by Trustee Eisenman, the following resolution regarding acceptance of a donation from the Quaker Ridge Golf Club was adopted by a unanimous vote: Village Board of Trustees 11 -26-2013 P a g e | 357 WHEREAS, the Quaker Ridge Golf Club has indicated their desire to make a charitable donation to the Scarsdale Fire Department in the amount of $4,000.00 for the purpose of enhancing public safety service delivery; and WHEREAS, the Fire Department will use the funds as part of a joint initiative with the Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corp (SVAC) to convert a retired school bus owned by SVAC into a rehabilitation support vehicle to be used for responses to fires, mass casualty incidents, and prolonged and/or major emergency medical incidents; and WHEREAS, this converted bus and a specially trained team of SVAC members will provide rehabilitation services to firefighters and other first responders at these events, including protection from extreme weather (warming/cooling), rehydration, medical monitoring and patient assessment; and WHEREAS, the Fire Department will make all purchases and expenditures in accordance with Policy #201 of the Village of Scarsdale Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual entitled “Internal Control Policy”; and WHEREAS, Policy #106 of the Village of Scarsdale Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual entitled “Gifts to the Village of Scarsdale” states that gifts estimated to be at $500 or greater in value must be approved by the Village Board; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 2.1 of Policy #106 “Gifts to the Village of Scarsdale” the Village Board of Trustees herein accepts the donation of $4,000.00 from the Quaker Ridge Golf Club; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees hereby extends it thanks to the Quaker Ridge Golf Club for their generosity to the community. ******** Land Use Committee Trustee Mark stated that the following resolution relates to the Shell Station located on Weaver Street, New Rochelle. He stated that the owner of that station has plans to renovate the existing station. The thought expressed in this resolution is that on behalf of our residents, the Board conveys some of their thoughts in an appropriate way to New Rochelle about the proposal. Upon motion entered by Trustee Mark, and seconded by Trustee Eisenman, the following resolution regarding the NYS Route 125/Weaver Street Shell Station, New Rochelle, New York was adopted by a unanimous vote: Village Board of Trustees 11 -26-2013 P a g e | 358 WHEREAS, the NYS Route 125/Weaver Street Shell Station, 1451 Weaver Street New Rochelle NY, is located on the western side of Weaver Street and zoned NB (Neighborhood Business); and WHEREAS, the owner, NY Dealer Stations, LLC, is seeking to renovate the existing service station by building an addition and converting the existing service bays into a 24 hour convenience store, constructing a canopy over new gas pumps and installing new underground tanks; and WHEREAS, the project also involves the reconfiguration of the site with a new parking layout and would involve closing a curb cut on Weaver Street and creating an exit only onto Jefferson Place; and WHEREAS, the proposed project requires several area variances that are currently under consideration by the New Rochelle Zoning Board of Appeals, and should the variances be granted, further approvals from the New Rochelle Planning Board are also required; and WHEREAS, the Village of Scarsdale has experienced nuisance flooding on this major regional arterial roadway and in the immediate vicinity; and WHEREAS, residential uses in Scarsdale and New Rochelle encompass three sides of the property making paramount the potential impacts of the proposed project related to storm water runoff, traffic generation, noise, lighting and visual impact; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Village of Scarsdale encourages the City of New Rochelle Zoning Board of Appeals to carefully analyze the potential adverse impacts of the proposed project on the surrounding neighborhood including traffic, lighting, noise and storm water runoff prior to making any environmental determination pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617, SEQRA, or granting any area variances. ******** Municipal Services Committee Upon motion entered by Trustee Eisenman, and seconded by Trustee Mark, the following resolution regarding the award of VM Contract #1165 – Furnish and Deliver Chemicals for Water Treatment was approved by the vote indicated below: WHEREAS, Village drinking water is treated with Hydrofluosilicic Acid (Fluoride) and Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets (Chlorine) as approved and/or required by the New York State Department of Health; and Village Board of Trustees 11 -26-2013 P a g e | 359 WHEREAS, the Village Manager reports that he publicly advertised for the receipt of bids on November 1, 2013 for a one year contract pursuant to VM Contract # 1165 – Furnish & Deliver Chemicals for Water Treatment and sent proposals to six vendors; and WHEREAS, on the bid opening date, November 12, 2013, a total of two bids were received with the apparent lowest bids received for Hydrofluosilicic Acid (Fluoride) and Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets (Chlorine) from Thatcher Company of New York, PO Box 27407, Salt Lake City, UT 84127, at the unit price bid of $3.59 per gallon and $2.30 per pound respectively; and WHEREAS, upon review, Village staff found that Thatcher Company’s bid for Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets (Chlorine) did not meet the contract specification as the chlorine tablets are not certified for use in the tablet chlorination equipment at the Ardsley Road and Reeves Newsome Pump Stations, and as such the lowest responsible bid for Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets (Chlorine) is George S. Coyne Chemical Co., Inc, 3015 State Road, Croydon, PA, 19021-6997, at the unit price of $2.63 per pound; and WHEREAS, the Village has purchased chemicals from Thatcher Company and George S. Coyne Chemical Co., Inc., in the past and has been satisfied with their service; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that VM Contract # 1165 – Furnish and Deliver Chemicals for Water Treatment be awarded as follows: Hydrofluosilicic Acid - to the lowest responsible bidder Thatcher Company of New York, PO Box 27407, Salt Lake City, UT 84127 at the unit price bid of $3.59 per gallon not to exceed budget appropriations, and Calcium Hypochlorite Tablets - to the lowest responsible bidder George S. Coyne Chemical Co., Inc., 3015 State Road, Croydon, PA 19021-6997 at the unit price bid of $2.63 per pound not to exceed budget appropriations; and be it further RESOLVED, that the cost of same be charged to the Water Enterprise Fund Department Budget Account # EWS-8310-PUMP-PURIF- 400 433; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to execute VM Contract #1165 on behalf of the Village of Scarsdale with said Thatcher Company of New York, PO Box 27407, Salt Lake City, UT 84127 and with George S. Coyne Chemical Co., Inc., 3015 State Road, Croydon, PA 19021-6997 and undertake all Village Board of Trustees 11 -26-2013 P a g e | 360 administrative acts as may be required under the terms of the contract. AYES NAYS ABSENT Trustee Brodsky None Trustee Lee Trustee Eisenman Trustee Mark Trustee Martin Trustee Stern Mayor Steves ******** Upon motion entered by Trustee Eisenman, and seconded by Trustee Mark, the following resolution regarding Placement of a Menorah in Chase Park was approved by a unanimous vote: WHEREAS, a request was received on October 21, 2013 from the Chabad Lubavitch of Westchester County to place a menorah in Chase Park from November 27, 2013 to December 10, 2013; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Scarsdale is willing to grant said permit; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the application of the Chabad Lubavitch of Westchester County to place a menorah in Chase Park is hereby approved, pursuant to Chapter 240 of the Scarsdale Village Code; and be it further RESOLVED, that a permit be issued to the Chabad Lubavitch of Westchester County for a public display in Chase Park, from November 27, 2013 to December 10, 2013, subject to the submission by the Chabad Lubavitch of Westchester County of a certificate of liability insurance naming the Village of Scarsdale as an additional insured; and be it further RESOLVED, that the display shall be dismantled and removed from Chase Park by the Chabad Lubavitch of Westchester County no later than December 10, 2013. ******** Upon motion entered by Trustee Eisenman, and seconded by Trustee Mark, the following resolution regarding Placement of a Crèche in Chase Park was approved by a unanimous vote: Village Board of Trustees 11 -26-2013 P a g e | 361 WHEREAS, the Scarsdale Crèche Committee has requested a permit to place a crèche in Boniface Circle from December 16, 2013 through January 2, 2014; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Scarsdale is desirous of granting said permit; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the application of the Scarsdale Crèche Committee to place a crèche in Boniface Circle is hereby approved pursuant to Chapter 240 of the Scarsdale Village Code; and be it further RESOLVED, that a permit be issued to the Scarsdale Crèche Committee for a public display in Boniface Circle from December 16, 2013 through January 2, 2014, subject to the receipt of a certificate of liability insurance in accordance with Village Code Section 240- 2C, receipt of which is herein acknowledged; and be it further RESOLVED, that the display shall be dismantled and completely removed from Boniface Circle by the Crèche Committee no later than January 2, 2014. ******** Sustainability Committee Trustee Stern noted that the following resolution concerns Southern Westchester Energy Action Consortium Membership. He stated that one of the goals of this Consortium is to provide sustainable energy, including solar energy. Even leaf mulching helps, which should be one of the focuses of this Committee. In terms of solar energy, New York State has just liberalized all the subsidies given through NYSERDA. The amount of solar power you can put on your roof and still get the subsidy, and the amount you can sell back to Con Edison. This is very underutilized in the Village; Trustee Stern urged all residents to look into it and consider it. Upon motion entered by Trustee Stern, and seconded by Trustee Mark, the following resolution regarding Southern Westchester Energy Action Consortium in Westchester was approved by a unanimous vote: WHEREAS, the Southern Westchester Energy Action Consortium (SWEAC) is a collaboration of eleven (11) municipalities addressing energy and other sustainability concerns; and WHEREAS, SWEAC’s creation was influenced by the success of the Northern Westchester Energy Action Consortium (NWEAC) which is a collaboration of sixteen (16) municipalities and has been recognized as an innovative leader in identifying and implementing energy and sustainability initiatives for local government; and Village Board of Trustees 11 -26-2013 P a g e | 362 WHEREAS, SWEAC and NWEAC have worked or are working on programs regarding energy efficiency, solar and wind power buyer groups, transportation, leaf mulching, recycling and waste reduction; and WHEREAS, the Village has an interest toward enhancing our sustainability programs and could benefit from collaborating with neighboring municipalities through participation in SWEAC; and WHEREAS, SWEAC and NWEAC are currently discussing consolidating their organizations under a new name, “Sustainable Westchester” and the Village can only take part in these discussions through membership in SWEAC; and WHEREAS, SWEAC is a dues free organization with the sole member obligation to appoint a representative to the group to attend and actively participate at SWEAC meetings; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Village of Scarsdale herein joins the Southern Westchester Energy Action Consortium (SWEAC); and be it further RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Village Board of Trustee’s Sustainability Committee and a staff designee, as determined by the Village Manager, shall represent the Village at SWEAC meetings. ******** Other Committee Reports None. ******** Liaison Reports Trustee Eisenman reported on a Police Promotional Ceremony that she attended with Mayor Steves yesterday, November 25th. She stated that they had the privilege of joining Chief Brogan and members of the Scarsdale Police Force at a promotional ceremony honoring two members of the force. One of whom, Brendan Kelleher, now Sergeant Brendon Kelleher has worked in Scarsdale since January 2006. The other member of the force, Detective Joe Serio, who came from the New York police force as they both did was reassigned from the patrol division to the detective division. They have received a number of medals and Honorable Service Mentions. Trustee Eisenman stated that she felt they were worthy of the Board’s congratulations. Both she and the Mayor enjoyed attending the ceremony. The Board is very proud of its fine Police Department in Scarsdale. ******** Village Board of Trustees 11 -26-2013 P a g e | 363 Written Communications None. ******** There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 8:23 P.M. on a motion entered by Mayor Steves, seconded by Trustee Mark and carried by a unanimous vote. Donna M. Conkling Village Clerk