Village Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
March 16, 2011
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 16th of March 2011 commencing at 7:30 p.m.
Present
William J. Vescio, Mayor
David Venditti, Deputy Mayor
Anthony Capasso, Trustee
Robert Mayer, Trustee
Lori A. Sullivan, Trustee
Also Present
Philip Zegarelli, Village Manager
Christine Dennett, Village Clerk
Clinton Smith, Village Counsel
Continued Public Hearing to Amend a Special Use Permit – Trump National Golf Club
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Venditti, seconded by Trustee Mayer, the Board voted unanimously to reopen the Public Hearing.
The Board requested additional time to review materials regarding the Club’s Special Use Permit to ensure the new proposal was in compliance with the original permit and a court decision from 1984.
Mr. John Sullivan, Architect for the Applicant stated they didn’t anticipate beginning construction until the fall.
Mr. Dan Scavino, General Manager, stated they welcomed questions from the public and stated they should call (914) 944-0900.
The Board requested minor revisions to the resolution.
Upon motion by Trustee Mayer, seconded by Trustee Capasso, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the Public Hearing to April 6, 2011 at 7:30pm.
Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 220-3 and 220-12 and associated schedules to modify parking requirements and height and coverage limitations applicable to mixed use retail business and residential developments
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Venditti, seconded by Trustee Capasso, the Board voted unanimously to open the Public Hearing.
Village Manager Zegarelli explained the proposed legislation.
Village Attorney Smith stated the proposed legislation was an unlisted SEQRA action and the Board of Trustees was the only involved agency and further stated the Board had the EAF before them on the dais.
Mayor Vescio requested Counsel check with the Village Planning Consultant regarding the EAF.
Village Attorney Smith stated the Board could approve the resolution subject to making certain the EAF complies with current requirements and if anything needed to be acted on it could be done at the work session on Tuesday, March 22nd.
Upon motion by Trustee Mayer, seconded by Trustee Sullivan, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing.
SEQRA
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Venditti, seconded by Trustee Capasso, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution subject to verification it was in compliance with all current requirements:
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the NYS Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), the Board of Trustees hereby determines that the proposed amendment of Chapter 22-3, Chapter 220-12 and associated schedules of the Code of the Village Briarcliff Manor to modify parking requirements and height and coverage limitations applicable to mixed use retail business and residential developments is an unlisted action under SEQRA that will not have a significant impact upon the environment and that the Mayor or his designee is authorized to execute and file a Negative Declaration under SEQRA in accordance with the applicable provisions of law.
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT
Upon motion by Trustee Capasso, seconded by Trustee Sullivan, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution as amended:
BE IT RESOLVED that the proposed local law to amend Chapter 22-3, Chapter 220-12 and associated schedules of the Code of the Village Briarcliff Manor to modify parking requirements and height and coverage limitations applicable to mixed use retail business and residential developments is hereby adopted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees shall take any additional action necessary should the EAF be found to not be in compliance at the Special Meeting on March 22, 2011.
Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 168 with respect to sewers
Upon motion by Trustee Sullivan, seconded by Trustee Mayer, the Board voted unanimously to open the Public Hearing:
Village Engineer Turiano gave a brief synopsis of the proposed local law.
The Board had discussion regarding enforcement and inspection of grease traps and requested revisions to the proposed legislation.
Village Attorney Smith noted it was Type II SEQRA action.
Upon motion by Trustee Mayer, seconded by Deputy Mayor Venditti, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the Public Hearing to April 20th at 7:30pm.
Board of Trustees Announcements by Deputy Mayor Venditti
- The Library and Community Center’s Spring and Summer brochure is now available.
- Read the book; watch the movie “The Indian in the Cupboard” at the Library will be on March 31st.
- The Recreation Department’s Spring and Summer brochure is now available.
- Spring Program registration begins March 22nd.
- The Summer Day Camp registration deadline in May 4th.
- Summercliff’s show will be The Sound of Music.
- The Egg Hunt will be on April 9th at 10am at Law Park.
Village Managers Report by Village Manager Zegarelli
- Work continues on the FWSP Pump Station.
- The garage door installation will begin this week.
- Tax Collection is nearing completion.
- A brief 8 month FY 10-11 presentation will be given at the next meeting.
- The FY11-12 Tentative Budget will be filed on March 17th ahead of schedule.
- A Special Meeting will be held on March 22nd to accept the filing of the Tentative Budget.
- The striping of the spaces at the Scarborough Station will commence shortly.
- Officer Tom Farrington is heading a program for teenagers interested in becoming Police Officers.
Public Comments
None
Authorize Village Manager to approve Change Orders
FWSP – Rotfeld
Trustee Mayer requested the erosion at the Rockefeller Brook crossing be looked at.
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Venditti, seconded by Trustee Capasso, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the following change orders totaling $23,769.36:
Change Order 1 (Dolph Rotfeld Engineering) in the amount of $23,769.36 to increase the contract for additional construction inspection and administration of the installation of 16” transmission water line such additional monitoring was as a result of such post contractual work as the “3rd Leg”; Rockefeller Brook Crossing and the replacement of the Rosecliff Tank Outflow transmission main. After which, such funds are to be approved as a change order by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation for the Full Supply Project using the contingency account H8397.201.10TRS.
Window and Door Replacement Project
Upon motion by Trustee Capasso, seconded by Trustee Sullivan, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees hereby approves the following change order totaling $16,800:
Change Order 4 (Vezandio Contracting Corp) in the amount of $16,800 to install an access control system including but not limited to key “fobs”; integrated monitoring with the existing system as part of the Village Hall Windows and Door Replacement Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the funds will be drawn from H1640.201.08460 (DPW Garage) which was repurposed on December 15, 2010 for repairs and upgrades on municipal buildings.
Scheduling Annual Organizational Meeting & Tentative Budget Public Hearing
Annual Organizational Meeting
Upon motion by Trustee Sullivan, seconded by Trustee Mayer, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Trustees is hereby scheduled for Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 7:00pm.
2011-2012 Tentative Budget Public Hearing
Upon motion by Trustee Mayer, seconded by Deputy Mayor Venditti, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that a Special Session on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 to acknowledge that the 2011-2012 Tentative Budget was filed on Friday, March 18, 2011.
BE IT RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing for the 2011-2012 Tentative Budget is hereby scheduled for April 6, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.
Acknowledgement of Receipt of Tentative Budget
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Venditti, seconded by Trustee Capasso, the Board voted unanimously to schedule a Special Meeting to receive the FY 2011-2012 Tentative Budget on March 22, 2011 at 6:45pm.
Confirm Village Manager’s Execution of “Mega Delaware” Tap Agreement
Upon motion by Trustee Capasso, seconded by Trustee Sullivan, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor does hereby reconfirm the Village Manager’s execution of an Agreement with Westchester County to facilitate a water interconnection for the additional sourcing of Delaware Aqueduct Water (the “Mega-Delaware”) subject to any further non-material changes and thereafter agreed to by the Village Manager, in form acceptable to Village Counsel.
Minutes
Upon motion by Trustee Sullivan, seconded by Trustee Mayer, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of January 20, 2011 as amended.
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Venditti, seconded by Trustee Sullivan, with one abstention from Mayor Vescio, the Board voted to approve the minutes of February 16, 2011.
Adjournment
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Venditti, seconded by Trustee Capasso, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:00pm.
Respectfully Submitted By,
Christine Dennett
Village Clerk
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