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Village Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
June 20, 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 20th of June, 2012 commencing at 7:30 p.m.
Present
William J. Vescio, Mayor
Robert Murray, Trustee
Mark Pohar, Trustee
Lori A. Sullivan, Trustee
Also Present
Philip Zegarelli, Village Manager
Christine Dennett, Village Clerk
Clinton Smith, Village Counsel
Absent
David Venditti, Deputy Mayor
Board of Trustees Announcements by Trustee Sullivan
- School is out for the summer and the Library has many upcoming events. Please visit their website for their Summer Brochure and programs.
- The pool is open! With the current heat spells, the pool will open at 11am from now until July 1st.
- Day Camp starts July 2nd.
- Specialty Camps are being offered. Please contact the Recreation Department for more information.
Village Managers Report by Village Manager Zegarelli
- Punch list items are being closed out on the FWSP.
- The Village expects to receive $266,000 from FEMA for last year’s storms.
- The Pre-Audit for FY 2011-2012 will be next week at Village Hall.
- The poles for the parking lot lights have been delivered and will be installed shortly.
- Village Hydrant Flushing has resumed.
- The first half of Village Taxes is due by July 2nd. Village Hall will stay open until 7pm that evening.
Trustee Sullivan stated the Board of Trustees has furloughed the Club Field for the summer season.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Budget Transfers
Non-Budgeted Line Items
Upon motion by Trustee Murray, seconded by Trustee Sullivan, 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 Expenses – Police Off-Duty
(A3120.112) by $4,712.13
Increase Revenue – Police Off-Duty
(A0103.1521) by $4,712.13
Increase Expenses – Insurance Recovery
(A1989.425) by $12,396.28
Increase Revenue – Insurance Recovery
(A0101.2680) by $12,396.28
Increase Expenses – COBRA
(A1410.821) by $1,390.39
Increase Revenue – COBRA
(A0109.2775) by $1,390.39
Miscellaneous
Upon motion by Trustee Sullivan, seconded by Trustee Pohar, 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:
Department of Public Works
From: A5110.420 Street Materials $10,686.87
To: A1640.439 Building Improvements $10,686.87
From: A1640.419 Gasoline $11,832.43
To: A1640.221 Vehicle Repair $11,832.43
From: A8090.435 Recycling Disposal $32,185.75
To: A8510.103 PT Seasonal Personnel $32,185.75
From: F8320.451 Water Purchases $76,017.87
To: F1420.460 Legal Services $76,017.87
From: F8320.455 Chemicals $17,294.15
To: F8320.207 Water Meter Purchases $17,294.15
From: F8320.461 Water Purchases $36,719.00
To: F8320.211 General Repairs $36,719.00
From: F8320.451 Water Purchases $34,722.01
To: F8340.460 Contractual Services $34,722.01
Police
From: A1990.499 GF Contingency $10,330.07
To: A3120.102 Police Overtime $10,330.07
Reschedule/Schedule Meeting Dates
The Board reminded the public that the work session originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 26th was canceled and held prior to tonight’s meeting.
Upon motion by Trustee Pohar, seconded by Trustee Murray, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees originally scheduled for Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at 7:30pm is hereby rescheduled to Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 7:30pm.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Special Neighborhood Meeting is hereby scheduled for July 10, 2012 at 7:30pm in the Crandall Room of the Library and Community Center located at 1 Library Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY.
Tax Certiorari –Brandywine Holding Company, Inc.
Upon motion by Trustee Murray, seconded by Trustee Sullivan, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Brandywine Holding Company, Inc. instituted tax certiorari proceedings pursuant to Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, the tax certiorari filings were for Town of Ossining assessment years 2006 through 2011; and
WHEREAS, the tax certiorari filings relate to Village of Briarcliff Manor fiscal years 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012 and 2012-2013; and
WHEREAS, a Consent Judgment of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Westchester, was entered on May 17, 2012;
WHEREAS, the Consent Judgment was received after the finalization of the approval of the Village budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the refund of the tax bills for Fiscal Years 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 based upon the reduced assessment values in the following amounts based upon assessment values reduced in accordance with the Consent Judgment:
FY 2007-2008 $0
FY 2008-2009 $0
FY 2009-2010 $1,744.16
FY 2010-2011 $1,758.84
FY 2011-2012 $1,792.91
Total Refund $5,295.90
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the assessment for the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 shall be adjusted in accordance with the Consent Judgment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the abatement of the tax bill for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 in the amount of $1,819.05 and the issuance of a new tax bill based upon the reduced assessment value in the Consent Judgment.
FY 2012-2013 $1,819.05
Total Abatement $1,819.05
Brandywine Holding Company, Inc. |
Year |
Address |
Original Assessed Value |
New Assessed Value |
Assessment Reduction |
Original Tax Amount |
New Tax Amount |
Refund |
Abate |
2007 |
620 Sleepy Hollow Rd |
$140,145 |
$140,145 |
$ - |
$11,358.14 |
$11,358.14 |
$ - |
$ - |
2008 |
620 Sleepy Hollow Rd |
$140,145 |
$140,145 |
$ - |
$11,897.51 |
$11,897.51 |
$ - |
$ - |
2009 |
620 Sleepy Hollow Rd |
$140,145 |
$120,000 |
$20,145 |
$12,133.78 |
$10,389.62 |
$1,744.16 |
$ - |
2010 |
620 Sleepy Hollow Rd |
$140,145 |
$120,000 |
$20,145 |
$12,235.89 |
$10,477.06 |
$1,758.84 |
$ - |
2011 |
620 Sleepy Hollow Rd |
$140,145 |
$120,000 |
$20,145 |
$12,472.91 |
$10,680.00 |
$1,792.91 |
$ - |
2012 |
620 Sleepy Hollow Rd |
$140,145 |
$120,000 |
$20,145 |
$12,657.90 |
$10,838.40 |
$ - |
$1,819.50 |
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Reduce Receivable |
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Reduce Revenue |
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Total Revenue Reduction |
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$7,115.40 |
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Acceptance of Donation from the Friends of the Library
The Board thanked the Friends of the Library for their generous donations.
Upon motion by Trustee Sullivan, seconded by Trustee Pohar, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby accepts donations totaling $8,040.91 from the Friends of the Library from two separate accounts for the purposes of purchasing laptops, e-readers, iPads, e-books and associated equipment and software for the Briarcliff Manor Library.
Increase Revenue – Gifts
(A0102.2705) by $8,040.91
Increase Expenses – Equipment
(A1010.201) by $8,040.91
Minutes
Upon motion by Trustee Murray, seconded by Trustee Sullivan, with one abstention from Trustee Pohar, the Board voted to approve the minutes of May 16, 2012.
Adjournment
The Mayor requested the Village Manager provide a game plan detailing the steps in taking over the assessment for the Village.
The Board wished everyone a happy and safe Independence Day.
Upon motion by Trustee Sullivan, seconded by Trustee Pohar, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:05pm.
Respectfully Submitted By,
Christine Dennett
Village Clerk
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