Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingScarsdale, NY · August 22, 2017
Minutes
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THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVENTH
LIMITED AGENDA MEETING
Trustees’ Room
Village Hall
August 22, 2017
A Limited Agenda Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Scarsdale was
held in the Trustees’ Room in Village Hall on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 8:30 A.M.
Present were Mayor Hochvert, Trustees Callaghan, Pekarek, Ross, Samwick and Veron.
Also present were Village Manager Pappalardo, Deputy Village Manager Cole, Assistant Village
Manager Richards, Deputy Village Attorney Garrison, Village Treasurer McClure, Village Clerk
Conkling, and Assistant to the Village Manager Ringel.
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The minutes of the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting of Tuesday, August 8, 2017
were approved on a motion entered by Trustee Samwick, seconded by Trustee Pekarek, and
carried unanimously.
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Bills & Payroll
Trustee Pekarek reported that she had audited the Abstract of Claims dated
August 22, 2017 in the amount of $412,675.44 which includes $20,867.81 in Library Claims
previously audited by a Trustee of the Library Board which were found to be in order and
she moved that such payment be ratified.
Upon motion duly made by Trustee Pekarek and seconded by Trustee Samwick, the
following resolution was adopted unanimously:
RESOLVED, that the Abstract of Claims dated August 22, 2017 in the amount of
$412,674.44 is hereby approved.
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Mayor Hochvert noted that in the July/August 2017 Edition of the Talk of the Towns
& Topics Magazine, published by the Association of Towns of the State of New York, there is
an article on ‘Measuring Financial Performance of Parking Enforcement Programs’. A
discussion ensued concerning parking issues in the Village Center.
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Future Meeting Schedule
• Tuesday, September 12, 2017 – Law Committee – 6:00 P.M. – 3rd Floor Meeting Room
• Tuesday, September 12, 2017 – Joint Law & Sustainability Committee Meeting –
3rd Floor Meeting Room
• Tuesday, September 12, 2017 – Agenda Meeting – 7:30 P.M. – Trustees’ Room
• Tuesday, September 12, 2017 – Village Board Meeting – 8:00 P.M. – Rutherford Hall
• Tuesday, September 26, 2017 – Finance Committee Meeting – 6:00 P.M. – Trustees’
Room
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• Tuesday, October 10, 2017 – Committee of the Whole – 6:30 P.M. – 3 Floor Meeting
Room
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Village Hall Closure Schedule
• Monday, September 4, 2017 – Village Hall Closed – Labor Day
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There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:45 A.M. on a motion entered by Trustee Pekarek, seconded by Trustee Ross
and carried unanimously.
Donna M. Conkling
Village Clerk
Agenda
Village of Scarsdale
Dan Hochvert, Mayor Stephen M. Pappalardo,
Village Manager
Office of the Village Manager
Matthew J. Callaghan Scarsdale, New York 10583
Carl L. Finger 914-722-1110
Deborah Pekarek Fax: 914-722-1119
Seth Ross www.scarsdale.com
Marc Samwick
Jane E. Veron
Limited Agenda
August 22, 2017
Village Board Meeting - 8:30 AM – Trustees Room
Action
Roll Call ______________________
Minutes
Village Board Meeting of August 8, 2017 ______________________
Bills
Trustee Pekarek ______________________
Future Meeting Schedule
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
6:00 PM – Law Committee – 3rd Floor Meeting Room ______________________
1. Draft Legislation Amending Chapter 310 – Zoning
Commercial Sale of Firearms
6:30 PM – Joint Law & Sustainability Committee Meeting – 3rd
Floor Meeting Room
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1. Proposed Amendments to Village Code Chapter 281 – Trees
7:30 PM Agenda Committee Meeting ______________________
8:00 PM Village Board Meeting ______________________
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
6:00 PM – Finance Committee – Trustees Room ______________________
1. Review of FY 2016/2017 Financial Statements with
Independent Auditors
2. Review of Backstop Credit Facility for Library Renovation
Project Financing
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
6:30 PM – Committee of the Whole – 3rd Floor Meeting Room
2. Ad-Hoc Committee on Communications – Report on
Committee’s Recommendations
Village Hall Closure Schedule
September 4, 2017 – Village Hall Closed – Labor Day
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THREE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIXTH
REGULAR MEETING
Rutherford Hall
Village Hall
August 8, 2017
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Scarsdale was held in
Rutherford Hall in Village Hall on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 8:00 P.M.
Present were Mayor Hochvert, Trustees Callaghan, Finger, Pekarek, Ross, Samwick,
and Veron. Also present were Village Manager Pappalardo, Deputy Village Manager Cole,
Village Attorney Esannason, Assistant Village Manager Richards, Village Clerk Conkling, and
Assistant to the Village Manager Ringel.
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The minutes of the Board of Trustees Limited Agenda Meeting of Tuesday, July 25,
2017 were approved on a motion entered by Trustee Pekarek, seconded by Trustee Finger,
and carried unanimously.
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Bills & Payroll
Trustee Ross reported that he had audited the Abstract of Claims dated
August 8, 2017 in the amount of $604,696.02 which includes $7,163.13 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 Ross and seconded by Trustee Samwick, the
following resolution was adopted unanimously:
RESOLVED, that the Abstract of Claims dated August 8, 2017 in the amount of
$604,696.02 is hereby approved.
Trustee Ross further reported that he had examined the payment of bills made in
advance of a Board of Trustees audit totaling $764,490.12 which were found to be in order and
he moved that such payments be ratified.
Upon motion duly made by Trustee Ross and seconded by Trustee Samwick, the
following resolution was adopted unanimously:
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RESOLVED, that payment of claims made in advance of a Board of Trustees audit
totaling $764,490.12 is hereby ratified.
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Mayor’s Comments
Mayor Hochvert announced that there is an addition to the end of the agenda this
evening which is an appointment to the Conservation Advisory Council.
Mayor Hochvert stated that he enjoyed performing three weddings during the month
of July. He further stated that he enjoyed attending an event at Wilson’s Jewelers to
endeavor to revitalize the Village center.
Mayor Hochvert noted that he and Village Manager Pappalardo attended a second
multi-municipality meeting with Westchester County on shared services. This meeting was
held to share the outcome of a survey that the County had done. The focus was on sharing
IT technology.
Mayor Hochvert stated that he had the pleasure of attending Mr. Harrison’s tennis
tournament – he noted there was a lot of excitement among the kids and a lot of energy.
In regard to having media events to spotlight composting, Mayor Hochvert stated
that he participated in two of these. He also stated that he attended a press release meeting
of Westchester County regarding what County Executive Astorino noted as a ‘capitulation”
of HUD on affordable housing. That issue has now been put behind us.
Mayor Hochvert stated that he received a note from the Village of Larchmont
entitled “Leaf Blowers are Bad for our Health”. This note stated that all leaf blowers propel
into the air dust, pollen and fecal matter, as well as dangerous contaminants such as mold,
fungus, spores, pesticides, herbicides, and lead, organic and elemental carbon. A leaf blower
can send up to five pounds of particular matter per hour in the air and can remain
suspended in the air for hours. This is just an additional reason why the law concerning leaf
blowers in Scarsdale should be obeyed.
Mayor Hochvert stated that everyone in the community should have received a card
from the Scarsdale Ambulance Volunteer Corps (SVAC) looking for volunteers. SVAC will
do a free EMT training. A basic original/refresher course will be held in the evenings
beginning on August 29th and in the daytime beginning on September 11, 2017. He stated
that there are many people who have benefitted from having the services of SVAC. He
encouraged those with any interest to apply and that they should contact SVAC at 914-722-
2288 or via their website at www.scarsdalevac.com.
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A week ago Sunday, Mayor Hochvert stated that he had a long conversation with the
person responsible for the park concerts; he also received a note from someone praising the
summer concerts. The concerts are delightful and beneficial to the downtown. He noted
that the Westchester Band played at a 50th wedding anniversary at the Women’s Club for a
resident couple who live at 50 Popham Road - Malula and Alfredo Gonzalez.
Lastly, Mayor Hochvert stated that he has heard a lot of concern about parking in
the Village Center. He stated that many times he has not been able to find a space within a
block of where he wants to go; however, there are places to park that residents may not even
have considered. On occasion he has parked on Autenrieth Road, as well as some adjacent
places. He stated that he can just walk through Chase Park to the Village center.
Village Manager Pappalardo also suggested the north end of East Parkway by the
Police kiosk and up towards Crane Road – there are two hour parking spaces in that area
and one can usually find a spot there.
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Manager’s Comments
Village Manager Pappalardo stated that he has a few items to report on this evening.
The first one has to do with the Fire Station No. 1 addition and renovation construction
project. The Village’s Capital Project Director Paul Zaicek is here this evening to provide an
update on the project.
Mr. Zaicek gave a brief summary on the construction project, project costs and the
construction schedule going forward. He showed photos of the various stages of ongoing
construction at the Firehouse and the various unforeseen issues that they uncovered during
this process (the need for the installation of a new steel beam and installation of new
plumbing in the men’s bathroom area) that has resulted in a large change order for the
project. Mr. Zaicek stated that they have negotiated the change order down from $210,000
to $170,000. That figure is in the project costs and was approved by the Village Manager in
accordance with the Village’s Internal Control Policy. The total amount in change orders to
date is $180,000. Mr. Zaicek stated, however, that everything has been demoed and
everything exposed, so that he feels the major items are behind them now.
As far as a time frame for the completion of the project, Mr. Zaicek went through
the schedule for the completion of various aspects, stating that the project should be
completed in March/April of 2018.
In regard to the unforeseen additional expenses on this project, Trustee Samwick
remarked that this is exactly an example of why the Village should have a very strong fund
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balance. This is a project that must happen and there are always expenses that are not
anticipated.
Village Manager Pappalardo stated that he wanted to speak about some Village
center initiatives that are underway. He stated that Trustee Veron and the Village Manager’s
staff have been meeting informally with certain property owners and merchants in the
Village center on ways to fill the vacant storefronts and improve foot traffic. Two of the
initiatives that have gained traction are the creation of a Farmer’s Market and alternate off
street parking options for merchants and employees as a way of reducing ongoing short term
meter feeding issues in the Village. He asked Ingrid Richards, Assistant Village Manager, to
discuss the Farmer’s Market; Josh Ringel, Assistant to the Village Manager will speak about
the parking issues. Mr. Pappalardo noted that in regard to the Farmer’s Market, the Village
does have some experience – there was a Farmer’s Market from 2010 to 2012 and moved
three times during that period. The Board did adopt a resolution in December in 2012
requesting the staff to formally solicit bids through an RFP process to find a suitable market
manager to assist with the planning coordination and management of a new market. Village
Manager Pappalardo recognized Ms. Richards.
Assistant Village Manager Richards stated that “Some time ago, the Village and key
stakeholders became interested in establishing a Farmers Market in the Village Center.
Markets are used by many municipalities as a tool to help energize their downtowns or
Village Centers. They increase pedestrian traffic to the area thereby supporting and
sustaining retail businesses.
Consequently, Village administration decided to investigate Markets in Westchester
County to determine a proper approach to launching a successful Farmer’s Market in the
Village of Scarsdale. The Village conducted an e-mail survey of municipalities that host
Markets and interviewed Farmer’s Markets Managers who provided their expertise and ideas
for the Scarsdale Market. Based on the survey results and the discussions with Market
Managers and considering the lateness in the season, it was determined that the best
approach would be for the Village to commence a weekly Pilot Market in the fall. This
would allow the Village to determine if residents are amenable to a Market and more
importantly provide an opportunity to garner experience and resident feedback to develop a
Market moving forward that best meets the community needs and wants.
Through this process, the Village has agreed that Ms. Corinna Makris, Farmers
Market Manager for the City of Peekskill, will run the Scarsdale Farmer’s Market in the
Village Center, from September 7th thru October 26th, every Thursday evening. In her role
as Farmer’s Market Manager she is responsible for:
• Establishing and enforcing rules and regulations as it relates to vendors;
• Designing and coordinating daily set-up and floor plan for the Farmers Market;
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• Developing and implementing a marketing plan for the market, this includes creating
a presence on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram , posting of signage as appropriate;
• Managing the budget for the Farmers Market;
• On site Market management;
• Ensuring that the Farmer’s Market meets all applicable Federal, State and local laws.
The Village looks forward to working with Corinna Makris and developing the
Scarsdale Farmer’s Market.”
Assistant Village Manager Richards stated that the market manager has proposed
opening the farmer’s market on Thursdays from approximately 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Initially the thought was to do just an evening but the market manager expanded that time
frame. The farmer’s market is planned for September 7th through October 26th and located
at Boniface Circle. The market manager is working on developing the vendor list. She will
be working with the Village staff and key stakeholders to determine the best list of vendors.
It is a fluid process right now and as it becomes more formed it will be marketed to the
public. Boniface Circle will be closed during the farmer’s market; it is hoped that no other
streets will need to be closed during the market’s hours.
Village Manager Pappalardo added that it was felt that Boniface Circle added more in
terms of visibility for the farmers market.
Trustee Veron stated that many people have been working hard on this and she
commended Assistant Village Manager Richards for such a thorough and diligent job.
Assistant to the Village Manager Josh Ringer stated “As the Village Manager had
said, in our discussions with the business community the desire for additional, economical,
off-street parking options in the Village Center for both merchants and their employees has
come up. As a part of the 2017-18 parking season, the Village has allowed for flexibility as
part of our parking program whereby we can move towards creating more low-cost parking
options for the merchant community. The idea in mind is that by offering more value based
parking options we can reduce the incidences of meter feeding, thereby making more
parking available for potential patrons.
We’re looking to schedule a merchant parking workshop tentatively for late
September where we will begin a productive dialogue with the business community that in
end will be mutually beneficial to all parties. The Village will be going door-to-door,
downtown, over the next few weeks, personally inviting the entire business community to
this collaborative endeavor for the benefit of enhancing the Village Center.”
Village Manager Pappalardo stated that he hoped the business community will realize
that it is beneficial for both parties to keep the merchants and employees parked off street
for more parking availability at the short term meters.
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Trustee Veron noted that Assistant to the Village Manager Ringel has been doing a
lot of inventory on Village parking areas and all alternatives. She stated that she appreciated
the Village Manager’s office embracing a practical, tactical solution and that they are willing
to find solutions.
Village Manager Pappalardo stated that the last item he wanted to mention was some
more summer road resurfacing work that is planned. The Board will consider a resolution
on its agenda this evening to transfer $500,000 from existing General Fund assigned fund
balance to the Capital Budget for the purpose of paving additional roads. This item was
included in the adoption of the 2017/18 Budget. The Village has already paved 2 ½ miles of
roads this spring; with this $500,000 the Village can pave another 2 ½ miles this month.
Various roads are scheduled to be paved this month from August 15th through the 25th,
weather permitting. Prep work is being done this week. Letters are sent to all affected
homeowners as there might be partial road closures as certain times. The Village
Engineering staff is always present whenever roadwork is occurring, so if any residents have
any issues they merely have to look outside for a Village employee and let them know.
Additionally, this road repaving does not include the road repaving being done as a result of
Con Edison reimbursement for roads they have disturbed.
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Other Committee Reports
None.
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Liaison Reports
Trustee Veron gave a periodic update on the revitalization of the Village Center. She
stated that there are many efforts underway to improve the vibrancy of the Village making it
a more desirable and vibrant destination for shopping, dining and community. There is a
very active Village Center Committee comprised of property owners, merchants and Village
staff. They meet monthly to strategize on prospective tenants, parking and enforcement
solutions, events and new development ideas. As heard this evening, examples of the fruits
of their labors are now emerging – the farmers market, the potential off street parking for
merchant parking, as well as possible technological solutions with parking app products that
are scheduled in the future. There is also positive momentum in the Village events category.
In May there was the Rock the Dale in Chase Park, which featured Scarsdale students and
Walter’s Food truck. That event was launched in partnership with the Village, the
Acceleration project known as TAP, the Scarsdale Arts Council, the Scarsdale Advisory
Council, the Teen Center and the Scarsdale Forum.
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Trustee Veron continued, stating that to kick off the summer they had Art the Dale
with an installation by artist Simone Kestelman in Chase Park, again a collaborative effort
between the Village, TAP, and the Scarsdale Arts Council. In July, Wilson and Sons
Jewelers’ Mike Wilson hosted a meet the artist event which was a tie in to the Art in the Dale
installation creating an evening buzz. Other merchants including BLVD, Sam Wear and
Mixology have also added evening activity to the Village center. Concerts in the Park and
Summer Sidewalk Sale, Village favorites, continue.
TAP has met with prospective and new tenants to share the outcome of extensive
research regarding consumer needs and behaviors. TAP continues its marketing and
branding campaign with its newest addition, Farmers in the Dale. The Scarsdale Forum also
plays an active role. As liaison to the Neighborhood Character Committee, Trustee Veron
stated that she could attest to their positive energy and proliferation of ideas. Together, a
subset of their committee and she met with the key property owners to discuss their work.
Through their excellent marketing efforts, the Forum has recently launched a consumer
survey, with a merchant survey to follow, providing them with more data. They are working
with a report which will be shared with the entire Village in September/October. There is
more in the works for the early fall. A new merchant organization will be discussed to
replace the Chamber of Commerce as well as alternatives for merchant parking as described.
Connectivity, place making and reinforcing community will continue to be the guiding
principles. They will also look at parks, landscapes, aesthetics, zoning and pedestrian
experience. Similar themes have been emerging in the Freightway project. In the end, they
envision a complementary and integrated finished product. As more Village center plans
unfold, Trustee Veron stated that she would continue to report.
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Public Comment
Kristen Friedman, 28 Circle Road, read and submitted the following comments to
the Village Board:
My name is Kristin Friedman and I live at 28 Circle Road.
“I am speaking to you today as President of the Overhill Neighborhood Association
for two reasons. One is to express our dismay about the Planning Board’s approval of the 7-
Eleven corporation’s petition to move to the Bodyfit building on Scarsdale Avenue from its
current Garth Road location. The other is to suggest a few takeaways from this process and
experience that we believe can and should be applied to future development in the village
center.
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You’ll forgive me for digressing to speak a little about the Overhill Neighborhood
Association itself. We are a small neighborhood near the Village center, consisting of all the
houses along Lockwood Road, School Lane, Circle Road and Overhill Road. Maybe because
of our relatively small size, we are fairly cohesive and active. We have parties, we want to
know one another. We are a built-in affinity group because we are all affected by what
happens in the Village center. And possibly because of the practice we have working
together on behalf of our neighborhood, our residents have an outsized presence in
Scarsdale civic life. Past and current public office-holders from Overhill include three
mayors, four trustees, a School Board member, School Board and Citizens’ Nominating
Committee members and chairs, Procedure Committee members and chairs, Forum
members and leaders, and members and chairs of the Board of Appeals, the Planning Board,
the Board of Assessment Review, the Board of Architectural Review, SNAP, the Cable
Commission, etc.
And so, I’d like to establish as a bedrock principle that we are fiercely dedicated to
this town and its welfare and have contributed mightily. And if we seem to be more …
“there”… when it comes to giving our input on Village center matters that we feel affect our
well-being, please understand that we are actually right there. One fact to remember is that
Overhill Road is one of the very few areas in Scarsdale where houses are backed by a
commercial-zoned area.
I am not here to re-litigate the 7-Eleven case, as Planning Board decisions are final
and not subject to review by this body. (We will be putting our specific objections on the
record, but there’s not time to do so here.) Change is afoot in the village center, and there is
reason to feel optimistic that more residential density could lead to a healthier retail
landscape, with better public assets. We appreciate this Board’s decision to invite me to serve
on the Freightway Steering Committee to help determine the direction of that important
development, by the way. Development being considered at Freightway and at the open lot
on Overhill Road and in other large blocks in the village will have a big effect on all of
Scarsdale, and especially on the closest neighborhoods.
Now, nobody was thrilled about the 7-Eleven’s move closer to the village center.
Nobody thought, “Now this is the kind of retail we really want.” And yet it is happening.
And so what can we do together to avoid a repeat and ensure that the retail that comes in
fits in?
1. We think it is clear that 7-Eleven’s proven willingness to sue a town that denied its
application (Mineola, L.I.) may have played a role in allowing its application to prevail here.
Therefore, we strongly urge stronger zoning regulations against large chain stores in
Scarsdale to protect the interests of its citizens.
2. Clearly, it is inappropriate to have 24-hour establishments in Scarsdale. A
restriction on all-night and late-night hours should be reflected in our zoning code. If this
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protection isn’t adopted, one can see another 7-Eleven opening at the 5 corners, or maybe
the gas stations on Scarsdale Avenue deciding that since the 7-Eleven is bringing in lots of
customers, they should stay open later too.
3. Some special considerations should be made in the zoning code for those liminal
areas where one type of zoned district abuts another. In this case, a commercial zone is
adjacent to a residential zone. We don't know what those considerations should be, but
something isn't working here, and we would like the more expert help of the village staff to
figure out what changes might be made so this kind of thing won't happen again.
4. When Village boards like the Planning Board have meetings about controversial
subjects, these should be videotaped and broadcast so residents can be better informed.
Failing this, there should be a transcript of all meetings.
5. Lastly, when a new use is made of a building, or a new building built, we believe
the developer should have to make an argument that the use is in compliance with the
Comprehensive Plan of 2010, essentially Scarsdale’s master plan. That was never done in this
instance, and the Comprehensive Plan calls for Scarsdale Avenue to become a “restaurant
row” over time. 7-Eleven, last I checked, is not a restaurant.
Thank you for listening; I appreciate the time and your attention to these matters.”
Ron Schulhof, Springdale Road, on behalf of the LED Streetlight Committee
informed the community that the LED Streetlight pilot program is continuing for another
three months, continuing through September/October. During the summer, people are
away and the daylight lasts later so they will run the program another three months to give
everyone ample time to see all of the lights. He gave background on the formation of the
LED Streetlight Committee, charged with looking at changing over the existing streetlights
to LED lighting for energy and financial savings. They have been testing lights for quite
some time now; testing colors, different brightness, and different distribution to see how
they would fit in with the residential character of Scarsdale, as well as the downtown and
different areas. The pilot program is in two types of locations in Scarsdale: high traffic
roads such as Post Road, Heathcote Road, Weaver Street, and Mamaroneck Road, as well as
areas that have town and country style lights – around Crane Berkeley, Secor Farms, part of
Springdale – this is where there are no overhead wires and where the town and country style
lights are placed. There are a number of pilot locations in Scarsdale – on Post Road there
are three locations, one location on Heathcote Road, two locations on Mamaroneck Road,
and there are two locations of the town and country lights – one on Tisdale Road, and one
on Springdale Road. If you go to www.scarsdale.com, to the Press Release section, you can
download the press release regarding the LED program which includes a map of each
location that indicates the site of each LED light. He stated that the committee hopes that
everyone has an opportunity to take a look at the lights and provide any feedback that they
may have. The purpose of this pilot is to look at the aesthetics of the lights – these lights are
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a little different from those that people may have seen in other cities, etc. The committee
has spent a lot of time looking at different lights and working with different manufacturers
to find something that is aesthetically pleasing, reduced glare, had good lighting distribution
on the road. The lights that are in the pilot program won’t be seen in any other community.
Each location where the lights have been placed is somewhat different, so Mr. Schulhof
urged residents to go to more than one. He stated that residents may reach the committee at
LED@scarsdale.com, or at Village Hall at the first floor window there is a box to place any
feedback or questions regarding this program.
In response to a question from Trustee Veron regarding the consideration of the
LED lighting from a security standpoint, Mr. Schulhof stated that the committee would
make sure that the lighting meets the needs of the Police Department.
Robert Harrison, 65 Fox Meadow Road, stated that 40+ participated in the
Scarsdale Summer Youth Tennis League. He thanked Mayor Hochvert and Trustee Pekarek
for attending the final evening of the program last Thursday evening. The players have
participated in almost 400 matches over the four weeks of the program. He displayed a
photo that a mother of one of the participants took at the tournament that included himself
and the Mayor.
Trustee Pekarek noted that Mr. Harrison’s family is very generous – she stated that
his wife was at there on Thursday evening helping with everything and that she and Mr.
Harrison were ‘running the show’. She thanked him for that.
Mr. Harrison stated that it has been fun and keeps him and his wife young. He
noted that Channel 12 News covered the event with a sports reporter and a camera man.
They took great shots of the players and interviewed one of the 10 year old participants.
This was aired on the news channel on Friday evening during each news segment.
Mr. Harrison gave recognition to Megan Nu, 13 years old a rising freshman at
Scarsdale High School, repeated as the Champion of the singles tournament competing with
Aaron Reich, winning that match 11-7. There was a novice doubles tournament for the
younger children and the winners were Mark Hu and David Tang who won the doubles
championship over David Huang and Lincoln Russell. They went into overtime – 14-12.
On Friday the team went to New York Junior Tennis and Learning Tournament held at the
new Carrie Leeds Tennis and Learning Center in Crotona Park in the Bronx and beat the
Bronx team 5-4. It was a great program for the summer.
Mr. Harrison stated that he has been to a number of meetings of the Forum
Committee on Downtown Revitalization and noted that Trustee Veron has been at some of
the meetings. In regard to the Farmer’s market, he stated that he supports the concept;
however, he is concerned about the hours that it will be running and does not want to see it
fail. He expressed his concern how the Farmer’s market might impact those stores
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established in the Village center such as DeCicco’s and Ramsey’s Farm on Ramsey Road.
Although he would like to see the farmer’s market be successful, in his opinion it should be
more of a summer event. He also expressed his concerns about the farmer’s market taking
away needed parking spaces on Boniface Circle during its hours of operation.
Trustee Veron stated that they could have waited until next summer to start the
farmer’s market, but it is better to pilot the program now and test consumer needs, see what
works and what doesn’t work and assess the impact.
There being no further comments, Mayor Hochvert closed the public comments
portion of the meeting.
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Finance Committee
Upon motion entered by Trustee Finger, and seconded by Trustee Samwick, the
following resolution regarding Fiscal Year 2016-17 Closeout Transfers to Capital Budget was
approved by the vote indicated below:
WHEREAS, Pursuant to the provisions of Section 5-520 of the New York State
Village Law, the Board of Trustees, by resolution, may transfer funds
from existing and unexpended balances; from a contingent account;
from available cash surplus or unanticipated revenues within a fund;
or by borrowing; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board’s Finance Committee is scheduled to meet with the
independent auditors on September 26, 2017, to review and discuss
the final 2016-2017 independent audit, however, the preliminary
2016-2017 audit has been completed and sufficient unexpended
balances in various accounts, excess revenues, or unreserved fund
balances are expected to be available; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Village Board’s Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget
adoption resolution of April 25, 2016 (attached), the Board resolved
to appropriate $850,000, if available and prudent, from the audited
2016-2017 General Fund Balance to the Capital Budget for road
resurfacing ($500,000), Fire Department Apparatus ($250,000), in
accordance with a multi-year Fire Apparatus Replacement Plan, and
Highway Equipment ($100,000); and
WHEREAS, certain other 2017-2018 capital projects were either unfunded or
partially funded due to budget constraints and tax increase concerns
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during budget adoption; however, based on the preliminary 2016-
2017 audit results, sufficient funding exists for these projects and
other weather-sensitive projects which should be completed prior to
the onset of winter; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Village Law Section 5-520, the Board of Trustees
hereby authorizes and directs the proper Village officers to modify
the 2016-2017 Budget by making the following transfers identified on
the attached spreadsheet; and be it further
RESOLVED, that a sum of up to $935,000 from the audited 2016-2017 General
Fund Balance, be preliminarily appropriated to the 2017-2018 Capital
Fund accounts, as specified below, in accordance with the Fiscal Year
2017/18 Budget Adoption Resolution of April 26, 2016, regarding
road resurfacing, fire apparatus, highway equipment, and certain
other weather-dependent projects included in the 2017-2018 Capital
Budget with no or partial existing funding, as follows:
FROM:
A-9999-9999-9999 Use of Fund Balance $935,000
TO:
A-9990-TRNFR-TRNFR-950-9550-.0
General Fund Transfer to Capital: $935,000
TO:
H-1000-030-5031-01 Transfer from General Fund $935,000
TO:
H-5197-963-2018-055 Road Resurfacing, Curbing $500,000
H-3497-962 2018-046 Fire App $250,000
H-5197-963-2018-052 Highway Equipment $100,000
H-1997-961 2018-116 VH Equip/HVAC Repairs $50,000
H-1997-961 2018-115 Central Garage Heat Units $10,000
H-1997-961 2018-109 VH Front Canopy Repair $10,000
H-1997-961-2018-108 Rutherford Hall Wood Panel $15,000
AYES NAYS ABSENT
Trustee Callaghan None None
Trustee Finger
Trustee Pekarek
Trustee Ross
Trustee Samwick
Trustee Veron
Mayor Hochvert
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After placing his vote on the above resolution, Trustee Samwick stated that the
financial stewardship of the Village Manager and Department Heads and entire Village staff
has been exemplary. This shows that in that not only having the balance to carry over, but
in terms of Village staff being ready, willing and able to sacrifice on a daily basis for
everyone’s behalf. You need to look no further than the Village Hall HVAC repairs where
working on a daily basis for employees is very difficult and Village staff does not complain
about it. He stated that he is very pleased that the Village is in a position now to do
something about it and the Village staff is willing to defer it for the benefit of the residents.
That is above and beyond the call of duty, so he wanted to say thank you to the staff.
Village Manager Pappalardo thanked Trustee Samwick for his sentiments on behalf
of the Village staff.
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Upon motion entered by Trustee Finger, and seconded by Trustee Samwick, the
following resolution regarding Acceptance of a Gift for the Scarsdale Public Library
Addition and Renovation Project was approved by a unanimous vote:
WHEREAS, the Scarsdale Library Board completed a Master Plan dated June 10,
2013, which identifies a number of building renovations and
additions that will increase the capacity of the library to provide a
broader range of rapidly evolving library services while maintaining
popular traditional collections and programs by offering a more
balanced utilization of the building space within a safe, attractive and
inviting comfortable environment, said master plan supported by the
Scarsdale Village Board of Trustees via resolution dated April 8, 2014
(attached); and
WHEREAS, the improvements identified in the Master Plan will transform the
Library into a multi-purpose community asset for future generations,
maintain its preeminent status among free public libraries in the
County and State, enhance its technological capacity to further library
services and create a physical environment that will be a welcoming
and versatile learning center; and
WHEREAS, the Scarsdale Public Library Board, at their October 21, 2013
meeting, authorized the retention of the fund raising consulting firm
of Plan A Advisors, P.O. Box 165, Thornwood, NY 10594, to design
and conduct a capital campaign to implement such a project,
subsequently identified in the July 20, 2015, Schematic Design Report
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prepared by Dattner Architects, at an estimated construction cost of
$16,500,000 and total project cost of approximately $19,500,000; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with a Village Board request at a March 07, 2016,
Committee of the Whole meeting, the Library Board and Architect
value engineered the schematic design plans, reducing the total
project cost to $17,900,000, as identified in Option A-1 (attached),
which the Architect presented at the July 19, 2016, Committee of the
Whole meeting; and
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2016, the Village Board of Trustees authorized a
$9,900,000 bond to pay part of the $17,900,000 addition and
renovation of the existing Scarsdale Public Library Building, with the
remainder of the $17,900,000 to be paid by private donations and
grants; and
WHEREAS, on January 09, 2017, and with thanks to Assemblywoman Amy
Paulin, the New York State Dormitory Authority awarded the Village
of Scarsdale a $500,000 State and Municipal Facilities Program grant
in support of the project, with the execution of a grant agreement
pending upon completion of various program review requirements;
and
WHEREAS, the following donation has been offered to the Scarsdale Public
Library Addition and Renovation Capital Improvement Project:
Friends of the Scarsdale Library - $686,444.54, of which $649,378.45
is a match from anonymous donors of new gifts and pledges received
during the second quarter of 2017; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Policy #106: “Gifts to the Village of Scarsdale” of the Village
of Scarsdale Administrative Policies & Procedures Manual,
acceptance of all gifts valued at $500 or greater must be approved by
the Village Board of Trustees; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Village Board hereby accepts the following gift toward the
Scarsdale Public Library Master Plan Improvement Project:
$686,444.54 from the Friends of the Scarsdale Library; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the Village Treasurer take the necessary steps to complete the
transaction and accept this financial gift totaling $686,444.54 and
deposit said funds into the Library Capital Campaign Account; and
be it further
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RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby extends their heartfelt thanks and
great appreciation to the Friends of the Scarsdale Library for their
generosity and commitment to the Scarsdale Public Library and the
community it serves.
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Law Committee
Upon motion entered by Trustee Finger, and seconded by Trustee Samwick, the
following resolution regarding Authorization to Execute a License Agreement to Maintain a
Walkway in the Village Right-of-Way – 49 Barry Road was approved by the vote indicated
below:
WHEREAS, Greg Schwend and Kima Schwend (hereinafter “Licensee”) are the
current owners of certain real property known as 49 Barry Road and
identified on the official tax map of the Village of Scarsdale as
Section 12, Block 10, Lot 14 (hereinafter “Property”); and
WHEREAS, the Licensee was issued a building permit for an addition to the two-
story home located on the property, with the construction plans
associated with said permit identifying a curved walkway from the
front door of the house to the driveway; and
WHEREAS, upon final inspection of the construction work by the Building
Inspector, it was discovered that the walkway was constructed in a
straight path from the front door of the home across the grass
portion of the Village right-of-way out to Barry Road, inconsistent
with the approved construction plans; and
WHEREAS, the Building Inspector informed Licensee that the walkway
encroachment on Village property must either be removed or
legalized through subsequent inspection by the Village Engineer,
followed by execution of License Agreement requiring Village Board
approval; and
WHEREAS, the Village Engineer inspected the walkway and determined that the
existing encroachment of the Village right-of-way does not result in a
visual obstruction or unsafe condition; and
WHEREAS, via email dated December 29, 2016, Licensee requested that the
Village Board approve a License Agreement to legalize the
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encroachment to permit the use and maintenance of the existing
walkway in the Village right-of-way, at the Licensee’s expense in
accordance with the final as-built plan dated September 29, 2016,
attached hereto and made a part hereof and included as Exhibit “A”
of the License Agreement; and
WHEREAS, Licensee will indemnify and hold harmless the Village in all actions,
claims, judgments, costs or expenses arising from use and
maintenance of said walkway and has provided the Village with a
certificate of liability insurance naming the Village as an additional
insured, approved as to form by the Village Attorney; and
WHEREAS, the granting of said revocable license agreement will not interfere
with the Village’s present and future use and maintenance of said
Village right-of-way; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Village Manager is herein authorized to execute a revocable
License Agreement in substantially the same form as attached hereto,
with Greg Schwend and Kima Schwend of 49 Barry Road, Scarsdale
N.Y. 10583, allowing for the existing walkway to remain in the
Village right-of-way; and be it further
RESOLVED, that Licensee herein agrees to indemnify and hold the Village of
Scarsdale harmless in all actions, claims, judgments, costs or expenses
arising from said maintenance and use of the walkway and has
provided the Village with a certificate of insurance naming the Village
as an additional insured; and be it further
RESOLVED, that Licensee shall pay the Village the sum of $1,000.00 as an
administrative fee associated with the preparation and execution of
said License Agreement.
AYES NAYS ABSENT
Trustee Callaghan None None
Trustee Finger
Trustee Pekarek
Trustee Ross
Trustee Samwick
Trustee Veron
Mayor Hochvert
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Municipal Services Committee
Upon motion entered by Trustee Veron, and seconded by Trustee Pekarek, the
following resolution regarding an Intermunicipal Agreement with the City of New Rochelle
and Town of Eastchester Hutchinson River Flood Mitigation Project was approved by the
vote indicated below:
WHEREAS, in response to long-standing flooding issues throughout the County
of Westchester (“County”) causing damage to public and private
properties, the County and municipalities worked together
culminating in the County adopting a Stormwater Management Law
in 2011, encouraging municipalities to work collaboratively on a
regional basis to address flooding and advance flood mitigation
projects in accordance with the County’s Flood Mitigation Program;
and
WHEREAS, the Flood Mitigation Program enables the municipalities to partner
with Westchester County to fund the planning and construction for
flood mitigation projects on a cost sharing basis, provided projects
for which funding is sought meet the eligibility criteria and cost
sharing requirements and are included in the Westchester County
Reconnaissance Plan for the Coastal Long Island Sound, one of six
Reconnaissance Plans prepared by the County Planning Department
and adopted by the County Board of Legislators; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with a preliminary design concept prepared by a
consulting engineer for the City of New Rochelle, the City, Village of
Scarsdale and the Town of Eastchester submitted a joint application
to the County pursuant to the Flood Mitigation Program for a two
phased project estimated at $3,000,000-$5,000,000 with a scope to
replace and enlarge four stormwater culverts and the desilting and
bank stabilization within 6500 linear feet of river bed along the
Hutchinson River Basin, traversing all three communities and
predominantly located on private property within the Federal
Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) identified 100 year flood
zone; and
WHEREAS, said application was approved by the County through a $5,000,000
grant award with the County contributing 50% or $2,500,000 in
accordance with the Stormwater Management Law, and the
municipalities funding the balance through a 50% local match, a
percentage of which can be satisfied through in-kind services; and
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WHEREAS, the County Stormwater Management Law provides funding
assistance for projects in two phases: Phase I, which includes project
development; feasibility; preliminary design; surveying; final
engineering, plan specifications and bidding assistance; and Phase II,
which includes construction documents, construction and
construction management; and
WHEREAS, in order to move forward with securing the County grant funding
through a grant agreement and proceeding with the Phase I work, the
municipalities must execute a tri-party intermunicipal agreement
establishing roles, responsibilities and funding obligations; and
WHEREAS, the attached intermunicipal agreement between New Rochelle,
Scarsdale and Eastchester identifies an estimated cost for the Phase I
preliminary engineering and design work of $350,000 with the 50%
local share or $175,000 to be divided through a formula based on the
number of properties within each municipality benefitting from the
flood mitigation work, said formula resulting in a payment obligation
of 57.3%, or $100,275 for New Rochelle; 21.7%, or $37,975 for
Eastchester and 21%, or $36,750 for Scarsdale; and
WHEREAS, the City of New Rochelle and the Town of Eastchester have
previously approved the intermunicipal agreement and it is
recommended that the Village Board follow suit as the first step
toward completing this flood mitigation project which will positively
impact a number of Village residents within the Hutchinson River
Drainage Basin FEMA flood zone and has been in the planning
stages and included in the Village’s Capital Budget and Plan for the
past seven years; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Village Manager is herein authorized to execute an
intermunicipal agreement between the City of New Rochelle, Village
of Scarsdale and the Town of Eastchester dated February 18, 2016, in
substantially the same form as attached hereto, to submit a $350,000
funding application to the County of Westchester for the Phase I
planning and engineering costs for the Hutchinson River Flood
Mitigation Project; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the cost of the Village share of $36,750 be funded through an
existing purchase order for $29,000 and $7,750 in Capital Budget
Account #H 8597-965 2016-018; and be it further
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RESOLVED, that the Village Manager shall take all appropriate administrative acts
required for the successful completion of the terms of the
Intermunicipal agreement.
AYES NAYS ABSENT
Trustee Callaghan None None
Trustee Finger
Trustee Pekarek
Trustee Ross
Trustee Samwick
Trustee Veron
Mayor Hochvert
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Upon motion entered by Trustee Veron, and seconded by Trustee Samwick, the
following resolution regarding Authorization to Execute an FY 2017/18 Extension of the
New York State Department of Transportation State Roads Municipal Snow and Ice
Removal Agreement was approved by the vote indicated below:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 12 of the New York State Highway Law, the
maintenance of State highways includes control over snow and ice
removal authorized by the New York State Department of
Transportation (NYSDOT); and
WHEREAS, snow and ice control on State highways, 15.7 miles of which are
located within the Village of Scarsdale, may be performed by the host
municipality pursuant to an agreement entered into by the
municipality and the NYSDOT; and
WHEREAS, in the interest of public safety and plowing expediency, the Village of
Scarsdale has historically provided such service to NYSDOT since
1999 through successive amendments to the Indexed Lump Sum
Municipal Snow and Ice Agreement, the latest of which was executed
on September 13, 2016, thereby extending the original agreement
through June 30, 2017, with said agreement continuing in force until
successor agreement is proffered by the NYSDOT; and
WHEREAS, the NYSDOT recently delivered a one-year extension agreement for
the 2017/18 season, retroactive to July 1, 2017, and terminating June
30, 2018; and
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WHEREAS, the new estimated index lump sum expenditure is $1,628.00 per lane
mile for a total of $25,559.60; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village
Manager to execute the New York State Index Lump Sum Municipal
Snow and Ice Extension Agreements for the 2017/18 winter season,
between the Village of Scarsdale and the New York State
Department of Transportation for snow and ice removal services, in
substantially the same form as attached hereto; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Village Manager is, herein, authorized to undertake all
administrative acts required pursuant to the terms of the Agreements
including the execution of any amendments to the above cited
extension.
AYES NAYS ABSENT
Trustee Callaghan None None
Trustee Finger
Trustee Pekarek
Trustee Ross
Trustee Samwick
Trustee Veron
Mayor Hochvert
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Upon motion entered by Trustee Veron, and seconded by Trustee Samwick, the
following resolution regarding Authorization to Execute an Amendment to the 2015/16
New York State Indexed Lump Sum Municipal Snow and Ice Agreement was approved by
the vote indicated below:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 12 of the New York State Highway Law, the
maintenance of State highways includes control over snow and ice
removal authorized by the New York State Department of
Transportation (NYSDOT) in order to make these roads safe and
passable, while providing an option for this work to be accomplished
by the host municipality pursuant to an intermunicipal agreement
between the municipality and the NYSDOT; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Scarsdale, in the interest of public safety and plowing
expediency, has contracted with the State to plow the 15.7 miles of State
owned roads since 1999 through successive amendments to the
Indexed Lump Sum Municipal Snow and Ice Agreement, the latest of
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which was executed in September 13, 2016, thereby extending the
original agreement through June 30, 2017; and
WHEREAS, during severe winters which require municipalities to perform snow
and ice removal services in excess of the ten-year average, the
NYSDOT amends the inter-municipal agreement covering the
impacted period to provide additional funding; and
WHEREAS, due to the severity of the winter storms during the 2015/16 Snow and
Ice Season, the Village is entitled to an additional $3,157.21 for the
2015/16 Snow and Ice Season totaling $26,895.61 for the 2015/16
season; and
WHEREAS, in order for the Village to obtain these additional funds, the Village
Board must authorize the execution of an amendment to the 2015/16
Snow and Ice Agreement increasing the estimated expenditure; now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village
Manager to execute Amendment “B” to the 2015/16 Snow and Ice
Agreement, between the Village of Scarsdale and the New York State
Department of Transportation to revise the estimated expenditures
and increase the Village’s reimbursement for snow and ice removal
services, in substantially the same form as attached hereto, and to
undertake all administrative acts necessary pursuant to the
amendment.
AYES NAYS ABSENT
Trustee Callaghan None None
Trustee Finger
Trustee Pekarek
Trustee Ross
Trustee Samwick
Trustee Veron
Mayor Hochvert
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Upon motion entered by Trustee Veron, and seconded by Trustee Samwick, the
following resolution regarding the Award of VM Contract #1222, Cleaning, Televising, and
Cured-in-Place Pipelining for Storm and Sanitary Sewers for FY 17/18 and FY 18/19 was
approved by the vote indicated below:
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WHEREAS, the Village Manager reports that he publicly advertised in the
Scarsdale Inquirer on Friday, June 30, 2017, for the receipt of bids
pursuant to VM Contract #1222, Cleaning, Televising, and Cured-in-
Place Pipelining for Storm and Sanitary Sewer Lines, having also
provided direct notice to five vendors known to supply the services;
and
WHEREAS, on the bid opening date, July 25, 2017, three bids were received, with
the lowest responsible bid received from National Water Main
Cleaning Company, 1806 Newark Turnpike, Kearney, NJ, 07032-
4314; and
WHEREAS, National Water Main Cleaning Company (NWMCC) has verified that
they are capable of fulfilling all contract requirements, including
having expressed to staff clear understanding of the emergency
response requirements set-forth in the bid documents; and
WHEREAS, NWMCC has previously performed satisfactory services for the
Village, and is presently assisting our primary vendor, H2M Architect
+ Engineers, as a sub-contractor in the context of the ongoing
Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study (SSES); now, therefore, be it; and
RESOLVED, that VM Contract # 1222, Cleaning, Televising, and Cured-in-Place
Pipelining for Storm and Sanitary Sewer Lines, be awarded to
National Water Main Cleaning Company, 1806 Newark Turnpike,
Kearny, NJ, 07032-4314, for a two-year period with the option of
renewing for one additional year, at the unit bid prices itemized in the
attached bid tabulation sheet, with represented total cost based on
estimated work quantities and expenses not to exceed budgeted
appropriations, or an estimated maximum of $937,775 over the two-
year term; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the cost of same be charged to the appropriate sanitary sewer or
drainage account, as determined by the Village Treasurer.
RESOLVED, that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to execute VM
Contract # 1222 on behalf of the Village of Scarsdale with National
Water Main Cleaning Company of Kearny, NJ, 07032-4314, and to
undertake administrative acts as may be required under said
agreement.
AYES NAYS ABSENT
Trustee Callaghan None None
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Trustee Finger
Trustee Pekarek
Trustee Ross
Trustee Samwick
Trustee Veron
Mayor Hochvert
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Trustee Samwick commented after approval of the above resolution, pointing out to
the public that this is nearly $1 million that is very difficult to see – it is below ground; it is a
critical public service that is provided by the Village. It is not visible as a library, firehouse or
road repaving but is equally important.
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Upon motion entered by Trustee Pekarek, and seconded by Trustee Samwick, the
following resolution regarding Authorization to Execute a Memorandum of Agreement with
Scarsdale-Edgemont Family Counseling Service for the FY 2017/18 Aging in Place Initiative
was approved by the vote indicated below:
WHEREAS, Scarsdale-Edgemont Family Counseling Service (SFCS) has provided
a myriad of social services to the community for many years; and
WHEREAS, included among these services is the Aging In Place Initiative, a
program jointly funded by the Village of Scarsdale (Village) and
SFCS, which endeavors to meet the evolving challenges of Scarsdale’s
active, healthy, and highly educated senior citizen community
through the delivery of services, including outreach and engagement,
emotional support, short-term counseling, in-home assessments,
advocacy, education and information, and intergenerational
programming; and
WHEREAS, SFCS has submitted its Fiscal Year 2017/18 Aging In Place program
funding request of $46,800.07, attached herewith, representing a year-
to-year increase of $2,148; and
WHEREAS, the adopted FY 2017/18 budget includes adequate funding for the
Aging In Place program, as further described in the attached
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and discussed by the Village
Board during budget development; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, that the Village Manager and Mayor are hereby authorized to execute
the attached Aging In Place MOA with Scarsdale-Edgemont Family
Counseling Service in substantially the same form as attached hereto,
with the Manager also authorized to undertake administrative acts as
may be required under said agreement; and be it further
RESOLVED, that $46,800.07 to support the Aging In Place program, as described
in the attached MOA, be charged to the FY 2017/18 General Fund
Budget Account # A-9990-HUMSV-ADULTS-400 499.
AYES NAYS ABSENT
Trustee Callaghan None None
Trustee Finger
Trustee Pekarek
Trustee Ross
Trustee Samwick
Trustee Veron
Mayor Hochvert
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Upon motion entered by Trustee Pekarek, and seconded by Trustee Samwick, the
following resolution regarding a Contract Award for VM #1218 – Furnish and Deliver
Water Meters was approved by the vote indicated below:
WHEREAS, the bid solicitation for VM Contract #1218 - Furnish and Deliver
Water Meters was published in the Scarsdale Inquirer on Friday,
April 21, 2017, advertised on the New York State procurement site,
Bidnet, and distributed directly to two known meter vendors; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Village Board Resolution on June 27, 2017, Schmidt’s
Wholesale, Inc., 150 Jefferson Street, Monticello, NY 12701, was
awarded VM Contract # 1218 to supply Badger brand water meters
in the required sizes and quantities for the stated unit bid prices, not
to exceed budgeted appropriations; and
WHEREAS, staff later discovered that the incorrect unit price for 3/4-inch meters
was recorded in the bid tabulation sheet, with the difference
attributable to a specified and necessary add-on, resulting in a
correction in unit cost from $93.95 to $121.00 to purchase
specification-compliant ¾ inch meters;
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WHEREAS, despite the unit pricing correction, Schmidt’s Wholesale Inc., 150
Jefferson Street, Monticello, NY 12701 remains the lowest responsive
bidder for VM Contract # 1218; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Village Board rescinds all portions of the prior resolution
dated June 27, 2017, awarding VM #1218 to Schmidt’s Whole Inc.;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that VM Contract # 1218 – Furnish and Deliver Water Meters, be re-
awarded to the lowest responsive bidder, Schmidt’s Wholesale, Inc.,
150 Jefferson Street, Monticello, NY 12701, for the specified unit bid
prices, as follows, with the total expenditure not to exceed budgeted
appropriations of $67,700: 3/4-inch ($121.00); 1-inch ($156.75); and
1-inch with register ($156.75); and be it further
RESOLVED, that the cost be charged to the Water Enterprise Budget, Account
#EWS-8310-DSTRB-OP/MT- 400-424, with $67,700 in FY 17/18
funding available for water meter purchases; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Village Manager is hereby authorized to execute VM
Contract #1218 with Schmidt’s Wholesale Inc., 150 Jefferson Street,
Monticello, New York 12701, and to undertake administrative acts as
may be required pursuant to the terms of the agreement.
AYES NAYS ABSENT
Trustee Callaghan None None
Trustee Finger
Trustee Pekarek
Trustee Ross
Trustee Samwick
Trustee Veron
Mayor Hochvert
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Personnel Committee
Upon motion entered by Trustee Ross, and seconded by Trustee Finger, the
following resolution regarding an Appointment to the Conservation Advisory Council was
approved by a unanimous vote:
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WHEREAS, Julie Weinstein, 9 Harcourt Road, has resigned from her
Conservation Advisory Council two-year term, expiring April 1, 2019,
resulting in a vacancy on this nine-member council; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board’s Personnel Committee, at their August 8, 2017
meeting, reviewed and discussed the resume of Michelle Sterling, 6
Brayton Road, to fill said vacancy and herein recommends to the Full
Board that Ms. Sterling be appointed to serve the unexpired term of
Ms. Weinstein on the Conservation Advisory Council; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that Michelle Sterling, 6 Brayton Road, is herein appointed to the
Conservation Advisory Council to fill the unexpired term of Julie
Weinstein for a term expiring April 1, 2019, or until such time a
successor is appointed.
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Written Communications
All communications received that are written to the Mayor and Board of Trustees
can be viewed on the Village’s website, www.scarsdale.com under the Board of Trustees or
Village Clerk section.
Six (6) communications have been received since the last regular Board of Trustees
meeting from the following:
• An email from Lika Levi, 21 Lockwood Road, regarding advance notice of
Committee on Historical Preservation meetings.
• A news release from the Westchester County Executive’s office regarding a favorable
settlement on the zoning issue with the Federal Government regarding affordable
housing.
• Draft legislation from the Village Attorney’s office Amending Chapter 310 – Zoning
of the Scarsdale Village Code to include limitation on the commercial sale of
firearms.
• A memo from the Village Manager’s office regarding proposed amendments to
Chapter 281 of the Village Code – Trees, Grass, Bush, and Weeds.
• A memo from the Village Manager’s office regarding a Farmer’s Market Pilot
Program.
• An email from Jonathan Mark commending Brian Gray, Superintendent of Parks
and Recreation for coordination of the Westchester Band summer concerts in Chase
Park.
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There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:44 P.M. on a motion entered by Trustee Finger, seconded by Trustee Pekarek
and carried unanimously.
Donna M. Conkling
Village Clerk
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