Village Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
July 2, 2008
7:30 p.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor, New York was held in the Village of Briarcliff Manor Village Hall, at 1111 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, New York of the 2nd of July 2008 commencing at 7:30 p.m.
Present
William J. Vescio, Mayor
David Venditti, Deputy Mayor
Robert Mayer, Trustee
Elsie Smith, Trustee
Gayle Waxenberg, Trustee
Also Present
Ingrid Richards, Interim Village Manager
Christine Dennett, Village Clerk
Clinton Smith, Village Counsel
Board of Trustees Announcements by Deputy Mayor Venditti
- The Library’s exterior framing and sheeting was completed with the shingles being installed next week. The paving would begin in early August and the bike path access would be reconstructed too.
- The Pool is open on the Fourth of July from 10am-8pm
- Family Fun Night will be Friday, July 11th at 6pm
Village Managers Report by Interim Village Manager Richards
- Please remember to separate garbage and recycling. For more information please call the Village Manager’s Office
- The library is open during construction and offering many programs.
Public Comments
Mr. Jonathan Kanofsky of 1065 Pleasantville Road asked whether the Business Zone Advisory Committee was comprised of volunteers, when they met and if anything had been rezoned.
Mayor Vescio stated the committee was comprised of volunteers from various Boards and Committees as well as other residents. He further stated the next meeting would be held on July 16th at 7:30pm.
Authorize the Interim Village Manager to execute agreements
NYSDOT, Snow and Ice amendment to change estimated expenditures
Upon motion by Trustee Waxenberg, seconded by Deputy Mayor Venditti, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Interim Village Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute an Agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation to amend the estimated expenditures.
Consulting Services with Buckhurst Fish & Jacquemart
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Venditti, seconded by Trustee Smith, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Interim Village Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Buckhurst Fish & Jacquemart (BFJ) to provide consulting services to the Business Zone Advisory Committee (BZAC) per their proposal of $18,000.
Tax Certioraris
Scarborough Glen
Mayor Vescio requested a meeting be set up with the tax assessor.
Upon motion by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Mayer, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Scarborough Glen Condominiums instituted tax certiorari proceedings pursuant to Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York;
WHEREAS, the tax certiorari filings were for Town of Ossining assessment years 2002 through 2007; and
WHEREAS, the tax certiorari filings relate to Village of Briarcliff Manor fiscal years 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 and 2008-2009; and
WHEREAS, an Order and Judgment of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Westchester, was entered on April 11, 2008 and modified and clarified and is to be corrected in accordance with letters to and from Rothchild & Pearl dated June 4, 2008 June 13, 2008 and June 19, 2008) which are annexed and incorporated into this resolution (“Letters”);
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the payment of tax refunds for Fiscal Years 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 in the following amounts based upon assessment values reduced in accordance with the Order and Judgment and the Letters:
FY 2004-2005 $28,157.88
FY 2005-2006 $46,197.72
FY 2006-2007 $47,604.43
FY 2007-2008 $61,600.94
Total Refund $183,560.97
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment for the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 shall be adjusted in accordance with the Order and Judgment and the Letters.
Wachovia
Upon motion by Trustee Mayer, seconded by Trustee Waxenberg, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Peoples Westchester (Wachovia) instituted tax certiorari proceedings pursuant to Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York;
WHEREAS, the tax certiorari filings were for Town of Ossining assessment years 2002 through 2006; and
WHEREAS, the tax certiorari filings relate to Village of Briarcliff Manor fiscal years 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007 and 2007-2008; and
WHEREAS, Consent Judgment of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Westchester, were entered on April 22, 2008;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the payment of tax refunds for fiscal years 2003-2004, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 in the following amounts based upon assessment values reduced in accordance with the Consent Judgment:
FY 2003-2004 $584.20
FY 2004-2005 $615.08
FY 2005-2006 $1,475.51
FY 2006-2007 $2,191.50
FY 2007-2008 $3,484.98
Total Refund $8,351.27
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the assessment for the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 shall be adjusted in accordance with the Consent Judgment.
Close inactive capital projects to debt service
Upon motion by Trustee Waxenberg, seconded by Deputy Mayor Venditti, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the transfer of outstanding and unused funds from various Capital projects to Debt Service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amount to be transferred from the Capital Projects General Fund totals $6,796.93 and is reflected on a budget transfer sheet to be authorized by the Interim Village Manager per the direction of the Board of Trustees; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amount to be transferred from the Capital Projects Water Fund totals $20,883.37 and is reflected on a budget transfer sheet to be authorized by the Interim Village Manager per the direction of the Board of Trustees.
Budget Amendments
Water Fund
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Venditti, seconded by Trustee Smith, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 is hereby amended as follows:
Increase Revenue – Meter Water Sales
(F0105.2140) by $397,695.39
Increase Expenses – General Repair & Maintenance
(F8320.211) by $11,699.54
Increase Expenses – Emergency Overtime
(F8340.102 Emerg) by $10,328.17
Increase Expenses – Utilities
(F8320.440) by $34,319.73
Increase Expenses –Long Hill Road Modifications
(F8320.427) by $26,651.47
Increase Expenses –Water Purchases
(F8320.451) by $314,696.48
Non-Budgeted Line Items
Mrs. Margo Berger of 2 Elizabeth Court stated with the tax certiorari’s affecting future budgets it occurred to her that there was more urgency than ever to bolster the commercial tax base.
BE IT RESOLVED that the budget for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 is hereby amended as follows:
Increase Expenses – Police Off-Duty
(A3120.112) by $17,346.45
Increase Revenue – Police Off-Duty
(A0103.1521) by $17,346.45
Increase Expenses – Health Insurance COBRA
(A3120.821) by $2,191.44
Increase Revenue – Health Insurance COBRA
(A0109.2775) by $2,191.44
Increase Expenses – FOIL requests
(A1410.467) by $253.75
Increase Revenue – FOIL requests
(A0109.1257) by $253.75
Increase Expenses – Diesel and Gasoline
(A1640.467) by $26,743
Increase Revenue – Diesel and Gasoline
(A0105.2155) by $26,743
Upon motion by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Mayer, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
Schedule Public Hearing, Amend Chapter 220, Zoning
Mr. David Steinmetz of Zarin and Steinmetz requested the Planning Board expedite their review of their application.
Upon motion by Trustee Mayer, seconded by Trustee Waxenberg, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing is hereby scheduled for the July 17, 2008 Board of Trustees meeting to hear and discuss an amendment to Chapter 220, Zoning, Section 6, Special Use and Schedule Limiting the Use of Buildings and Land in residential districts.
Minutes
Upon motion by Trustee Mayer, seconded by Trustee Waxenberg, with abstentions from Trustee Smith and Deputy Mayor Venditti, the Board voted to approve the minutes of May 1, 2008 as amended.
Upon motion by Trustee Smith, seconded by Deputy Mayor Venditti, with abstentions from Trustee Mayer and Trustee Waxenberg, the Board voted to approve the minutes of June 5, 2008 as amended.
Upon motion by Trustee Mayer, seconded by Deputy Mayor Venditti, with abstentions from Trustee Smith and Trustee Waxenberg, the Board voted to approve the minutes of June 19, 2008 as amended.
Adjournment
The Board wished the residents a fun and safe Fourth of July holiday.
Upon motion by Trustee Waxenberg, seconded by Deputy Mayor Venditti the Board voted unanimously to close the meeting at 8:15pm.
Respectfully submitted by,
Christine Dennett
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