Village Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
August 7, 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 7th of August 2008 commencing at 7:30 p.m.
Present
William J. Vescio, Mayor
David Venditti, Deputy Mayor
Robert Mayer, Trustee
Elsie Smith, Trustee
Also Present
Ingrid Richards, Interim Village Manager
Christine Dennett, Village Clerk
Clinton Smith, Village Counsel
Absent
Gayle Waxenberg, Trustee
Public Hearing – Amend Special Use Permit, St. Theresa’s Catholic Church
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Venditti, seconded by Trustee Smith the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing is hereby scheduled for the August 21, 2008 Board of Trustees meeting to hear and consider a request from St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, to amend their Special Use Permit.
Public Hearing – Amend Chapter 220, Zoning
Ms. Marsha Rubin Goldstein, Attorney for the applicant explained their application. She asked if the Special Use Permit needed to be amended that it be done simultaneously with the Zoning Text Amendment.
Village Attorney Smith stated the language was fairly clear and the current Special Use Permit could cover the not-for-profit use.
Mr. Clay Tiffany asked for the amendment to be explained.
Mayor Vescio explained.
Ms. Sandy Rooney, School Director, thanked the Board and stated they were at a critical time. She asked for permission to advertise and hold open houses.
Deputy Mayor Venditti stated it wasn’t the Board’s permission to give. He further stated provided the applicant didn’t make misleading statements it was left to their discretion.
Upon motion by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Mayer, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing is hereby scheduled for the August 21, 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.
Presentation by Robin Rizzo, Village Treasurer
Ms. Robin Rizzo, Village Treasurer gave an overview of the Village’s financial state to the Board and the Public.
The Board had general discussion relating to the presentation.
Mr. Clay Tiffany asked the Board to address police overtime and the Officer’s out on 207-C.
Board of Trustees Announcements by Trustee Smith
- The new Community Bulletin Board was installed.
- The Library is moving along nicely and the building will be a wonderful space.
Deputy Mayor Venditti requested a policy be drafted regarding the Community Bulletin Board.
Village Managers Report by Interim Village Manager Richards
- The Beautification Committee will be working with the Department of Public Works to install plantings around the Community Bulletin Board.
- The Library remains open during construction and patrons are asked to park near the field and walk over.
- New signage will be installed at Scarborough Station to alleviate traffic issues.
Public Comments
Ms. Marsha Rubin Goldstein asked that if the Special Use Permit needs to be amended for Briarcliff Congregational Church it be included in the Public Notice.
Mr. Clay Tiffany stated he called the Police regarding firecrackers. He asked that the Police Chief return his call. He stated issues he had with Village Employees and asked why he wasn’t hired by the Department of Public Works. He stated no DWI arrests had ever been made outside of Sleepy Hollow Country Club.
Schedule Public Hearing, Amendment to Special Use Permit, Briarcliff Manor Investors
Upon motion by Trustee Mayer, seconded by Deputy Mayor Venditti, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing is hereby scheduled for the August 21, 2008 Board of Trustees meeting to hear and consider a request from Briarcliff Manor Investors to amend the Special Use Permit initially issued to Barrington Venture, LLC and The Garlands of Briarcliff Manor, LLC, with amendments issued to CC-Briarcliff LLC and Classic Residence by Hyatt (located at the former Kings College property).
Schedule Public Hearing, Amendment to Special Use Permit, Clearview School
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Venditti, seconded by Trustee Smith the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing is hereby scheduled for the August 21, 2008 Board of Trustees meeting to hear and consider a request from the Clearview School to amend their Special Use Permit.
Approval of Capital Budget for FY 2008-2009
Upon motion by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Mayer, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees does hereby adopt the Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 as follows:
Authorize Interim Village Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement, Munz Associates
Upon motion by Trustee Mayer, 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 a Professional Services Agreement with Munz Associates to provide the Village with construction bid documents and construction administration per their proposal of $18,400 subject to review by Counsel.
Award of Bid, Drainage Improvements
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Venditti, seconded by Trustee Smith the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the bid for drainage improvements on Long Hill Road West, Scarborough Road and Scarborough Station Road at Route 9 (VM-0708-17, VM-0708-18 and VM-0708-19) is hereby awarded to Cassidy Excavating Inc. of Valhalla, New York.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Interim Village Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Cassidy Excavating Inc. for drainage improvements.
Schedule Monroe Hearing
Village Attorney Smith explained the process and the reasoning for the hearing.
Upon motion by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Mayer, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting on August 19, 2008 at 7:30pm at Village Hall located at 1111 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor New York.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Briarcliff Manor shall commence at the Village Board special meeting scheduled for August 19, 2008, an inquiry and balancing of the factors to be weighed under Matter of County of Monroe, 72 NY2d 338 (1988), on whether the Village is subject to zoning and land use approval authority by the Village of Tarrytown [and the Town of Greenburgh] in the matter of the Village of Briarcliff Manor’s proposed full water supply project.
Board Appointments
Trustee Mayer noted in anticipation of their appointment, Mr. Campbell and Ms. Zimmerman attended the last meeting of the Recreation Advisory Committee.
Upon motion by Trustee Mayer, seconded by Deputy Mayor Venditti, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby makes the following appointments:
James Campbell as a member of the Recreation Committee for a term to expire on April 1, 2011.
Ann Zimmerman as a member of the Recreation Committee for a term to expire on April 1, 2010.
Tax Abatement – 127 Sleepy Hollow Road
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Venditti, seconded by Trustee Smith the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, a Small Claims Assessment Review was filed on behalf of the property owner for 127 Sleepy Hollow Road; and
WHEREAS, a Stipulation of Settlement in the Small Claims Assessment Review has been issued for the property at 127 Sleepy Hollow Road for the 2007 Town assessment year, Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Village assessment roll; and
WHEREAS, the Stipulation of Settlement reduced the tax assessment for the subject property for the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 assessment roll by $16,355.00 from $93,500.00 to $77,145.00; and
WHEREAS, the Stipulation of Settlement was received after the finalization of the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 assessment roll and the approval of the budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the abatement of the tax bill for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 in the amount of $694.22 and the issuance of a new tax bill based upon the reduced assessment value in the Stipulation of Settlement.
Minutes
Upon motion by Trustee Smith, seconded by Trustee Mayer, the Board voted to approve the minutes of July 2, 2008 as amended.
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Venditti, seconded by Trustee Mayer, with an abstention by Trustee Smith, the Board voted to approve the minutes of July 22, 2008 as amended.
Adjournment
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Venditti, seconded by Trustee Smith, the Board voted unanimously to close the meeting at 8:40pm.
Respectfully submitted by,
Christine Dennett
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