Village Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
January 4, 2012
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 on the 4th of January, 2012 commencing at 7:30 p.m.
Present
William J. Vescio, Mayor
David Venditti, Deputy Mayor
Robert Mayer, Trustee
Lori A. Sullivan, Trustee
Also Present
Philip Zegarelli, Village Manager
Christine Dennett, Village Clerk
Daniel Pozin, Village Counsel
Robin Rizzo, Village Treasurer
Clinton Smith, Village Counsel
Absent
Anthony N. Capasso, Trustee
Board of Trustees Announcements by Trustee Sullivan
- Scarborough Station Parking Permits are still available and credit cards are accepted as a form of payment.
- Winter Recreation Programs have begun. Please visit the website for more information.
- A ski/snowboard program for grades 9-12 is being offered.
Village Managers Report by Village Manager Zegarelli
- The Full Water Supply Project is in its final phase.
- FEMA made a designation for the October snow storm.
- Leaf pickup has been completed.
- Village Taxes were due by January 3, 2012.
- Alarm Permit renewals will be sent out later this month.
- Several projects are out to bid.
- Con Edison will be completing their work on the gas main in the Tree Streets.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Public Hearing – Cable Franchise Agreement – Cablevision
Upon motion by Trustee Sullivan, seconded by Trustee Mayer, the Board voted unanimously to open the public hearing.
Mr. Robert Hock, Director of Government Affairs for Cablevision gave a synopsis of the proposed renewal agreement.
Ms. Ann Cargill of 345 North State Road asked what a PEG grant was and stated she had a petition signed by almost all the residents of her building requesting a cable discount for seniors. She further stated discounts were offered in other communities.
The Board had general discussion regarding school district cable access and requested an agreement be drafted. They further discussed discounted rates for Senior Citizens.
Village Attorney Pozin stated the Village was part of cable consortium and neither Verizon nor Cablevision was willing to give a Senior discount.
Mr. Hoch stated he was not aware of any discounts in Westchester or Rockland Counties and that perhaps some customers were grandfathered in from previous franchise agreements.
The Board requested the owner of North Hill and HUD be contacted regarding installing FIOS for a fairer marketplace.
Upon motion by Trustee Mayer, seconded by Deputy Mayor Venditti, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing.
The Board had general discussion regarding installing a third cable access point at another location and stated hopefully a discount could be found for the seniors.
FY 2010-2011 Financial Statement Presentation by Susan Barosi of O’Connor, Davies, Munns and Dobbins
Ms. Susan Barosi stated they performed the audit back in September and that the Village had good management controls and had a healthy fund balance.
Mr. Chris Kopf reviewed the General Fund audit.
Election Resolution for Annual Village Election 2012
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Venditti, seconded by Trustee Sullivan, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution as amended:
BE IT RESOLVED that the annual Village Election will be held in the Village of Briarcliff Manor at the Youth Center (5 Van Lu Van Road) in said Village on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 between the hours of 6:00am and 9:00pm during which the polls will be open.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the polling places for the Village of Briarcliff Manor, will be designated as follows, the Village’s Single Election District (Towns Voting districts #15, #16, #17, #19, #26, #27 and #29) will vote in the Briarcliff Manor Youth Center located at 5 Van Lu Van Road.
Budget Transfer – Leaf Pickup
Upon motion by Trustee Sullivan, seconded by Trustee Mayer, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the following budget transfers for FY 2011-2012:
From: A1990.499 GF Contingency $20,211.72
To: A8090.102 Overtime for Leaf Pickup $20,211.72
Budget Amendment – Storm Insurance Recovery
Upon motion by Trustee Mayer, seconded by Deputy Mayor Venditti, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012 is hereby amended as follows:
Increase Revenue – Insurance Recovery
(H0101.2680) by $42,338.52
Increase Expenses – Storm Capital Expenditures
(H1640.201.08460) by $42,338.52
Fire Department Memberships
The Board thanked the applicants for volunteering.
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Venditti, 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 hereby approves the membership of Glenn C. Oldhofd to the Briarcliff Manor Fire Company.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby approves the membership of Daniel Williams to the Briarcliff Manor Fire Company.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor hereby approves the membership of Andrew P. Uyterlinde to the Briarcliff Manor Fire Company.
Authorize Village Manager to Execute a Settlement Agreement with a DPW Employee
Upon motion by Trustee Sullivan, seconded by Trustee Mayer, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Village of Briarcliff Manor brought disciplinary charges against a DPW Employee on September 15, 2011; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Civil Service Law Section 75, hearings were held regarding these charges; and
WHEREAS, following the Hearing Officer’s preliminary decision regarding the employee’s guilt or innocence regarding the charges, the Village and the employee entered into a settlement agreement dated January 4, 2012 fully settling the charges.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Board of Trustees hereby ratifies and approves the terms of the stipulation of agreement dated January 4, 2012 and authorizes the Village Manager to implement its terms.
Minutes
The November 16, 2011 minutes were tabled to the next meeting.
Upon motion by Trustee Mayer, seconded by Trustee Sullivan, with one abstention by Deputy Mayor Venditti, the Board voted to approve the minutes of December 21, 2011.
Adjournment
The Board wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Venditti, seconded by Trustee Sullivan, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:55pm.
Respectfully Submitted By,
Christine Dennett
Village Clerk
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