Village Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
September 7, 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 7th of September 2011 commencing at 7:30 p.m.
Present
William J. Vescio, Mayor
Robert Mayer, Trustee
David Venditti, Deputy Mayor
Lori A. Sullivan, Trustee
Also Present
Philip Zegarelli, Village Manager
Christine Dennett, Village Clerk
Clinton Smith, Village Counsel
Absent
Anthony N. Capasso, Trustee
Continued Public Hearing - Special Use Permit – T-Mobile Northeast, LLC
The Board had general discussion regarding closing the public hearing and allowing the Planning Board to review the application to avoid redundancies.
Village Attorney Smith stated the Board should adjourn the hearing to a specific date and allow the Planning Board to review the application further because closing the hearing may trigger some timing requirements under the federal law.
Upon motion by Trustee Sullivan, seconded by Trustee Mayer, the Board voted unanimously to reopen the public hearing.
Ms. Cara Bonomolo of Snyder and Snyder requested an additional adjournment so they could complete their drive test and they were coordinating that with the village. She stated with respect to referring it to the Planning Board, they already reviewed it and sent comments to the Board of Trustees. She stated their role was to review the site plan, not approve the Special Use Permit and she would object to the Board giving them that authority.
Mayor Vescio stated they would not give up their authority. He stated they would have the Planning Board look at the visual impacts and how they’re mitigated.
Deputy Mayor Venditti stated they wanted further review from the Planning Board and the use of their land use expertise.
Ms. Bonomolo stated the FCC’s shot clock required municipalities to make their determination within 150 days.
Deputy Mayor Venditti stated that would not apply if the application was not complete.
Trustee Sullivan stated the Planning Board’s concerns mirrored the Board’s and they were trying to streamline the process because they were better equipped to analyze this data.
Village Manager Zegarelli stated the Applicant needed to file with the Building Department to allow the crane to be brought onto village property.
Ms. Bonomolo stated if the Applicant got feedback from both Board’s it would be a smoother process.
Village Attorney Smith recommended the Applicant file their materials to both Board’s and suggested the Board of Trustees request a height recommendation from the Planning Board.
Upon motion by Trustee Sullivan, seconded by Trustee Mayer, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the hearing to October 19, 2011.
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Venditti, seconded by Trustee Sullivan, the Board voted unanimously to refer the application to the Planning Board for further review and recommendation, specifically referencing the height and visual screening and requested their review by the October 19, 2011 public hearing continuation.
Board of Trustees Announcements by Trustee Mayer
- The Library’s Summer Reading Pizza Party was a big success.
- The Library has a variety of programming for the fall for all ages.
- The Recreation Brochure is available on the website.
- The Back with a Splash Party for Youth Center Members will be on September 8th.
- Community Day will be September 10th.
Mayor Vescio stated the Village was recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Irene. He stated the Village would apply for FEMA funding and meet with Con Edison regarding the Village’s total disappointment with them and their horrendous communication during and after the storm.
Village Managers Report
- The Village put out a number of storm related bulletins and a lot of positive feedback was received.
- A traffic plan was being developed for the North State Road and Route 9A closure.
- The Pump Station was activated on 8/15 and water flowed through the pipes and the timing couldn’t have been better.
- The DPW roof contracts have been signed.
- The Village would relax the requirements for curbside storm debris but asked that they be a manageable size.
- A 9/11 Commemoration would be held by the FD and PBA at Village Hall at 4pm on Sunday.
- A 9/11 Memorial will be held along with the Village of Ossining at 5pm in Ossining.
- The Con Edison Gas Main Replacement Project has begun. Residents are asked to please pay attention to the flag people.
- Bids were received for the Photovoltaic Solar Array project and the numbers came in below budget.
Public Comments
Mr. Robert Little of Scarborough Circle stated Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino would be appearing on Fox News at 9pm to discuss the affordable housing settlement. He stated savescarborough.com had extensive documents regarding the matter and urged all to watch the program, visit the website or attend the Village’s public hearing on September 21st.
Award of Bid – Library Window and Door Replacement Project
The Board had general discussion regarding the memorandum and the resolution.
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Venditti, seconded by Trustee Sullivan, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution as amended:
WHEREAS the Village received 6 bids for the Library Window and Door Replacement Project; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Briarcliff Manor Capital Fund has designated $76,500 for the 2010-2011 Library and Community Center Window and Door Replacement Project and further authorizes future borrowing.
BE IT RESOLVED that the bid for the Library and Community Center Window and Door Replacement Project (VM-1011-2) is hereby awarded to Abbott & Price as per their base bid proposal of $159,620 with a 5% contingency and a $10,000 inspection allocation not to exceed a total project cost of $177,601.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Abbott & Price for said project.
Schedule Public Hearing to renew a Special Use Permit – All Saints’ Church
The Board requested a copy of the expired Special Use Permit.
Upon motion by Trustee Sullivan, seconded by Trustee Mayer, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution as amended:
BE IT RESOLVED that a Public Hearing is hereby scheduled for October 5, 2011 to hear and consider an application for review and renewal of a Special Use Permit to the All Saints’ Episcopal Church.
Appropriation of Fund Balance – EFC Principle Payment
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 does hereby authorize the appropriation of fund balance as follows:
From: F0909 Fund Balance $210,211.51
To: F9901.910 Transfer Capital Loan EFC $210,211.51
Minutes
Upon motion by Trustee Sullivan, seconded by Deputy Mayor Venditti, with one abstention from Trustee Mayer, the Board voted to approve the minutes of the August 17, 2011 Regular Meeting.
Adjournment
The Board thanked the staff for their work during the hurricane with a special thank you to Jerry Quartucio.
Upon motion by Trustee Mayer, seconded by Deputy Mayor Venditti, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:30pm.
Respectfully Submitted By,
Christine Dennett
Village Clerk
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