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Board of Trustees Minutes 12/18/2013
Village Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
December 18, 2013
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 18th of December, 2013 commencing at 7:30 p.m.

Present
William J. Vescio, Mayor
Lori A. Sullivan, Deputy Mayor
Robert Murray, Trustee
Mark Pohar, Trustee

Also Present
Philip Zegarelli, Village Manager
Christine Dennett, Village Clerk
Robin Rizzo, Village Treasurer
Clinton Smith, Village Counsel

Absent
Mark L. Wilson, Trustee

Public Comments

There were no public comments.  

Amended Capital Project List FY 13-14 Bond Resolutions

Village Treasurer Rizzo gave a brief description of the Public Purpose Project.  

Village Attorney Smith stated an environmental analysis was done when the project’s Special Use Permit and Site Plan were reviewed.  

The Board had general discussion regarding the financing of the project.  

Deputy Mayor Sullivan requested the summary sheet be included in the minutes.  

Upon motion by Trustee Pohar, seconded by Trustee Murray, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution with a 4-0 vote:

A.      BOND RESOLUTION, DATED DECEMBER 18, 2013, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $6,295,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT SERIAL BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR, COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, STATE OF NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF (I) THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF WATER IMPROVEMENTS AND (ii) THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, IN AND FOR THE VILLAGE.

        WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor (the “Village”), located in the County of Westchester, in the State of New York (the “State”), hereby determines that it is in the public interest of the Village to authorize the financing of the costs of (i) the acquisition and construction of water improvements ($4,615,000) and (ii) the acquisition and construction of sewer improvements ($1,680,000), in and for the Village, including any applicable equipment, machinery, apparatus, land and rights-in-land necessary therefor and any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at a total cost not to exceed $6,295,000, all in accordance with the Local Finance Law;

        NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor, County of Westchester, State of New York, as follows:

        Section 1.      There is hereby authorized to be issued serial bonds of the Village in the aggregate principal amount of up to $6,295,000, pursuant to the Local Finance Law, in order to finance costs of the specific objects or purposes hereinafter described.

        Section 2.      The specific objects or purposes, or class of objects or purposes, to be financed pursuant to this bond resolution (collectively, the “Project”), the respective estimated maximum cost of such specific object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, the principal amount of serial bonds authorized herein for such specific object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, and the period of probable usefulness of such specific object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, thereof pursuant to the applicable subdivision of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance law, are as follows:

(a)     The acquisition and construction of water improvements in and for the Village, including any applicable equipment, machinery, apparatus, land and rights-in-land necessary therefor and any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at an estimated maximum cost of $4,615,000, for which $4,615,000 principal amount of serial bonds, or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds, are authorized herein and appropriated therefore, having a period of probable usefulness of forty (40) years pursuant to subdivision 1 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law.  Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity of forty (40) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date of the first issue of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds; and

(b)     The acquisition and construction of sewer improvements in and for the Village, including any applicable equipment, machinery, apparatus, land and rights-in-land necessary therefor and any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at an estimated maximum cost of $1,680,000, for which $1,680,000 principal amount of serial bonds, or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds, are authorized herein and appropriated therefore, having a period of probable usefulness of forty (40) years pursuant to subdivision 4 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law.  Such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity of forty (40) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date of the first issue of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds.

        Section 3.      The Board of Trustees of the Village has ascertained and hereby states that (a) the estimated maximum cost of the Project is $6,295,000; (b) no money has heretofore been authorized to be applied to the payment of the costs of the Project; (c) the Board of Trustees of the Village plans to finance the costs of the Project from the proceeds of the serial bonds authorized herein, or from the proceeds of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds; (d) the maturity of the obligations authorized herein may be in excess of five (5) years; and (e) on or before the expenditure of moneys to pay for any costs of the Project for which proceeds of such obligations are to be applied to reimburse the Village, the Board of Trustees of the Village took “official action” for federal income tax purposes to authorize capital financing of such item.

        Section 4.      Subject to the terms and conditions of this bond resolution and the Local Finance Law, including the provisions of Sections 21.00, 30.00, 50.00 and 56.00 to 60.00, inclusive, the power to authorize the serial bonds authorized herein, and bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, including renewals thereof, the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, and the power to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, are hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, as the chief fiscal officer of the Village.  The Village Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Village, all serial bonds authorized herein and all bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, and the Village Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the seal of the Village (or attach a facsimile thereof) on all such serial bonds and bond anticipation notes and to attest such seal.  Each interest coupon, if any, representing interest payable on such serial bonds shall be authenticated by the manual or facsimile signature of the Village Treasurer.

        Section 5.      Each of the serial bonds authorized by this bond resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law.  The faith and credit of the Village is hereby and shall be irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on all obligations authorized and issued pursuant to this bond resolution as the same shall become due.

        Section 6.      When this bond resolution takes effect, the Village Clerk shall cause the same, or a summary thereof, to be published together with a notice in substantially the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law in            The Gazette           , a newspaper having a general circulation in the Village.  The validity of the serial bonds authorized by this bond resolution, and of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, may be contested only if such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or the provisions of law which should be complied with as of the date of the publication of this bond resolution, or such summary thereof, are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication, or if such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of the State.

        Section 7.      Prior to the issuance of the obligations authorized herein, the Board of Trustees of the Village shall comply with all applicable provisions prescribed in Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, all regulations promulgated thereunder by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and all applicable Federal laws and regulations in connection with environmental quality review relating to the Project (collectively, the “environmental compliance proceedings”).  In the event that any of the environmental compliance proceedings are not completed, or require amendment or modification subsequent to the date of adoption of this bond resolution, the Board of Trustees of the Village will re-adopt, amend or modify this bond resolution prior to the issuance of the obligations authorized herein upon the advice of bond counsel.  It is hereby determined by the Board of Trustees of the Village that the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment.

        Section 8.      The Village hereby declares its intention to issue the obligations authorized herein to finance the costs of the Project.  The proceeds of any obligations authorized herein may be applied to reimburse expenditures or commitments of the Village made with respect to the Project on or after a date which is not more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of adoption of this bond resolution by the Village.

        Section 9.      For the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners from time to time of the obligations authorized herein, the Village agrees in accordance with and as an obligated person with respect to the obligations under Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Rule”), to provide or cause to be provided such financial information and operating data, financial statements and notices, in such manner, as may be required for purposes of the Rule.  In order to describe and specify certain terms of the Village’s continuing disclosure agreement for that purpose, and thereby to implement that agreement, including provisions for enforcement, amendment and termination, the Village Treasurer is authorized and directed to sign and deliver, in the name and on behalf of the Village, the commitment authorized by subsection 6(c) of the Rule (the “Commitment”) to be placed on file with the Village Clerk, which shall constitute the continuing disclosure agreement made by the Village for the benefit of holders and beneficial owners of the obligations authorized herein in accordance which the Rule, with any changes or amendments that are not inconsistent with this bond resolution and not substantially adverse to the Village and that are approved by the Village Treasurer on behalf of the Village, all of which shall be conclusively evidenced by the signing of the Commitment or amendments thereto.  The agreement formed collectively by this paragraph and the Commitment, shall be the Village’s continuing disclosure agreement for purposes of the Rule, and its performance shall be subject to the availability of funds and their annual appropriation to meet costs the Village would be required to incur to perform thereunder.  The Village Treasurer is further authorized and directed to establish procedures in order to ensure compliance by the Village with its continuing disclosure agreement, including the timely provision of information and notices.  Prior to making any filing in accordance with the agreement or providing notice of the occurrence of any material event, the Village Treasurer shall consult with, as appropriate, the Village Attorney and bond counsel or other qualified independent special counsel to the Village and shall be entitled to rely upon any legal advice provided by the Village Attorney or such bond counsel or other qualified independent special counsel in determining whether a filing should be made.

        Section 10.     This bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum and will take effect upon its adoption by the Board of Trustees of the Village and the expiration of the period prescribed in the Village Law during which petitions for a permissive referendum may be submitted and filed with the Village Clerk.

Upon motion by Trustee Murray, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sullivan, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution with a 4-0 vote:

B.      BOND RESOLUTION, DATED DECEMBER 18, 2013, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $705,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT SERIAL BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF BRIARCLIFF MANOR, COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, STATE OF NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF THE ACQUISITiON, CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION of a COMFORT STATION FOR THE VILLAGE.

        WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor (the “Village”), located in the County of Westchester, in the State of New York (the “State”), hereby determines that it is in the public interest of the Village to authorize the financing of the costs of the acquisition, construction and reconstruction of a comfort station, including any applicable equipment, machinery, apparatus, land or rights-in-land necessary therefor and any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at a total cost not to exceed $705,000, all in accordance with the Local Finance Law;

        NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Briarcliff Manor, County of Westchester, State of New York, as follows:

        Section 1.      There is hereby authorized to be issued serial bonds of the Village in the aggregate principal amount of up to $705,000, pursuant to the Local Finance Law, in order to finance the acquisition, construction and reconstruction of a comfort station for the Village, including any applicable equipment, machinery, apparatus, land and rights-in-land necessary therefor and any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto (the “Project”).

        Section 2.      It is hereby determined that the Project is a specific object or purpose, or of a class of object or purpose, described in subdivision 11(b) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law  and that the period of probable usefulness of the Project is twenty-five (25) years.  The serial bonds authorized herein shall have a maximum maturity of twenty-five (25) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date of the first issue of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds.

        Section 3.      The Board of Trustees of the Village has ascertained and hereby states that (a) the estimated maximum cost of the Project is $705,000; (b) no money has heretofore been authorized to be applied to the payment of the costs of the Project; (c) the Board of Trustees of the Village plans to finance the costs of the Project from the proceeds of the serial bonds authorized herein, or from the proceeds of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds; (d) the maturity of the obligations authorized herein may be in excess of five (5) years; and (e) on or before the expenditure of moneys to pay for any costs of the Project for which proceeds of such obligations are to be applied to reimburse the Village, the Board of Trustees of the Village took “official action” for federal income tax purposes to authorize capital financing of such item.

        Section 4.      Subject to the terms and conditions of this bond resolution and the Local Finance Law, including the provisions of Sections 21.00, 30.00, 50.00 and 56.00 to 60.00, inclusive, the power to authorize the serial bonds authorized herein, and bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, including renewals thereof, the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, and the power to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, are hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, as the chief fiscal officer of the Village.  The Village Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Village, all serial bonds authorized herein and all bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, and the Village Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the seal of the Village (or attach a facsimile thereof) on all such serial bonds and bond anticipation notes and to attest such seal.  Each interest coupon, if any, representing interest payable on such serial bonds shall be authenticated by the manual or facsimile signature of the Village Treasurer.

        Section 5.      Each of the serial bonds authorized by this bond resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law.  The faith and credit of the Village is hereby and shall be irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on all obligations authorized and issued pursuant to this bond resolution as the same shall become due.

        Section 6.      When this bond resolution takes effect, the Village Clerk shall cause the same, or a summary thereof, to be published together with a notice in substantially the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law in            The Gazette           , a newspaper having a general circulation in the Village.  The validity of the serial bonds authorized by this bond resolution, and of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, may be contested only if such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or the provisions of law which should be complied with as of the date of the publication of this bond resolution, or such summary thereof, are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication, or if such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of the State.

        Section 7.      Prior to the issuance of the obligations authorized herein, the Board of Trustees of the Village shall comply with all applicable provisions prescribed in Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, all regulations promulgated thereunder by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and all applicable Federal laws and regulations in connection with environmental quality review relating to the Project (collectively, the “environmental compliance proceedings”).  In the event that any of the environmental compliance proceedings are not completed, or require amendment or modification subsequent to the date of adoption of this bond resolution, the Board of Trustees of the Village will re-adopt, amend or modify this bond resolution prior to the issuance of the obligations authorized herein upon the advice of bond counsel.  It is hereby determined by the Board of Trustees of the Village that the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment.

        Section 8.      The Village hereby declares its intention to issue the obligations authorized herein to finance the costs of the Project.  The proceeds of any obligations authorized herein may be applied to reimburse expenditures or commitments of the Village made with respect to the Project on or after a date which is not more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of adoption of this bond resolution by the Village.

        Section 9.      For the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners from time to time of the obligations authorized herein, the Village agrees in accordance with and as an obligated person with respect to the obligations under Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Rule”), to provide or cause to be provided such financial information and operating data, financial statements and notices, in such manner, as may be required for purposes of the Rule.  In order to describe and specify certain terms of the Village’s continuing disclosure agreement for that purpose, and thereby to implement that agreement, including provisions for enforcement, amendment and termination, the Village Treasurer is authorized and directed to sign and deliver, in the name and on behalf of the Village, the commitment authorized by subsection 6(c) of the Rule (the “Commitment”) to be placed on file with the Village Clerk, which shall constitute the continuing disclosure agreement made by the Village for the benefit of holders and beneficial owners of the obligations authorized herein in accordance which the Rule, with any changes or amendments that are not inconsistent with this bond resolution and not substantially adverse to the Village and that are approved by the Village Treasurer on behalf of the Village, all of which shall be conclusively evidenced by the signing of the Commitment or amendments thereto.  The agreement formed collectively by this paragraph and the Commitment, shall be the Village’s continuing disclosure agreement for purposes of the Rule, and its performance shall be subject to the availability of funds and their annual appropriation to meet costs the Village would be required to incur to perform thereunder.  The Village Treasurer is further authorized and directed to establish procedures in order to ensure compliance by the Village with its continuing disclosure agreement, including the timely provision of information and notices.  Prior to making any filing in accordance with the agreement or providing notice of the occurrence of any material event, the Village Treasurer shall consult with, as appropriate, the Village Attorney and bond counsel or other qualified independent special counsel to the Village and shall be entitled to rely upon any legal advice provided by the Village Attorney or such bond counsel or other qualified independent special counsel in determining whether a filing should be made.

        Section 10.     This bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum and will take effect upon its adoption by the Board of Trustees of the Village and the expiration of the period prescribed in the Village Law during which petitions for a permissive referendum may be submitted and filed with the Village Clerk.

Upon motion by Trustee Murray, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sullivan, the Board voted unanimously to incorporate the bond summary chart into the minutes.  


Public Purpose Improvements -  Bond Summary at 18 December 2013
Project  Number
Project Description
Water Fund
General Fund
Total Project
Authorize Total Bond
Allocation (A)
Allocation (B)
Cost (A+B)
(A+B+contingency)
Project 1.0 - Phase 1 Utility Improvements VM 1314-3  H8397.201.PPVM3
Installation of public water mains, check valves, valving reconfiguration, and water and sewer mains to public park comfort station
$1,139,442.00
N/A
$1,139,442.00
Contingency Expenses (@ 6.23%)  Sub-Totals
$76,560.85
 $                 1,216,002.85
Project 2.0 - Water Pump Station and Comfort Station within the Club Easement Area VM 1314-4                A. H8397.201.PPVM4 / B.H1440.201.PPCom
APre-packaged Village pump station installation with building surround, Bcomfort station construction complete
$1,787,847.00
$665,012.00
$2,452,859.00
Contingency Expenses (@ 6.23%)  Sub-Totals
$120,128.18
$39,988.00
$2,612,975.18
Project 3.0 Offsite Sanitary Sewer Including Holbrook Road Lift Station VM 1314-5  H8397.201.PPVM5
Construction of  Village sewage lift station and public sewer force main
$1,575,991.00
N/A
$1,575,991.00
Contingency Expenses (@ 6.23%)  Sub-Totals
$105,893.25
$1,681,884.25
Project 4.0A Water and Sewer Extensions
Construction of approximately 2,750 l.f. public water main creating the loop system, 1,130 l.f. of public sewer main, and fire department dry fire line.
$1,395,380.00
N/A
$1,395,380.00
Contingency Expenses (@ 6.23%)  Sub-Totals
$93,757.72
$1,489,137.72
Contingency Expenses  Sub-Totals
Legal, bond, soft costs/monitoring
$396,340.00
$39,988.00
$436,328.00
Grand Total Allocation by Fund
$6,295,000.00
$705,000.00
$7,000,000.00
Authorized 2013-14 Capital Projects (at 4 December)
$6,295,000.00
$705,000.00
$7,000,000.00
Resolution A
Resolution B

Appropriation of Full Supply Capital Project Reserve – Edith Macy Tank

Upon motion by Deputy Mayor 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 appropriation of the Full Supply Capital Project Reserve as follows:

From:   F0878   Full Supply Capital Project Reserve     
To:     F0909            Water Fund Fund Balance

Increase budgets in the following accounts:
F9901.912              Transfer Reserve to Capital Fund
H0102.5031            Interfund Transfer In
H8397.201.13570   Edith Macy Water Tank Maintenance Capital Project

Award of Bid – Edith Macy Water Tank Rehabilitation Project

The board had general discussion regarding the timing of the project.  

Upon motion by Trustee Pohar, seconded by Trustee Murray, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:

WHEREAS the Village received 6 bids to rehabilitate, paint and service the Edith Macy Water Storage Tank Project; and

WHEREAS the lowest bidder, Benjamin Construction, requested that their bid be withdrawn; and

WHEREAS upon review and background analysis, including but not limited to work endorsements that Alpine Painting and Sandblasting was thereafter found to be the lowest responsible bidder for this project; now

BE IT RESOLVED that the bid for the Edith Macy Water Storage Tank Project is hereby awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, Alpine Painting & Sandblasting,  with their bid proposal of $379,200 plus a contingency of $18,960 (4.7%) for a total project cost of $398,160 to be charged to H8397.201.13570; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that due to the lowest responsible bidder’s pricing is higher than the previously approved Capital Project allocation, that the $398,160.00 all-in bid proposal (bid of $379,200 plus contingency financing of $18,960 (4.7%)) for this project be financed by the approved Capital Project amount of $250,000.00 together with a $148,160.00 transfer from the Water Fund’s FWSP Reserve into the Capital Project Fund for the total of $398,160.00 as outlined.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Alpine Painting & Sandblasting for said project.    

Budget Transfers

Upon motion by Trustee Murray, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sullivan, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the following transfers for FY 2013-2014:

From: A1990.499 General Fund Contingency                $17,335.00
To:     A8090.402       Equipment Rental                        $17,335.00

From: A7989.460 Community Room Contractual      $10,000.00
To:     A1990.499       General Fund Contingency                $10,000.00

TOTAL General Fund                                      $27,335.00

From: F1990.499 Water Fund Contingency          $12,621.96
To:     F1980.498       MTA Tax                         $42.16
To:     F8310.101       Salary                                  $4,650.00
To:     F8310.850       Social Security                 $179.80
To:     F8310.107       Comp/Vacation Buyout            $7,750.00

TOTAL Water Fund                                        $12,621.96

Acceptance of Portions of Roadways

Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Sullivan, seconded by Trustee Pohar, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby accept portions designated as being within the Village Boundary of Morningside Drive, Chappaqua Road, Tappan Terrace and No Name Road into the Village’s Highway Inventory to receive CHIPS monies

Acceptance of Donation from the Scheir Family

The Board thanked the Scheir Family for their donation and stated the trees had already been planted.  

Upon motion by Trustee Pohar, seconded by Trustee Murray, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby accepts a donation in the amount of $8,600 from the Scheir Family for the purposes of planting trees at the Club Field.  

Increase Revenue – Gifts
(A0101.2705) by $8,600

Increase Expenses – Parks Contractual
(A7110.460) by $8,600

Fire Department Membership – Flihan

The Board thanked Mr. Flihan for volunteering.

Upon motion by Trustee Murray, seconded by Deputy Mayor 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 under 18 membership of Joseph Flihan to the Briarcliff Manor Hook and Ladder Company.  

Appropriation of Fund Balance/Budget Transfer – Library Fund

Upon motion by Deputy Mayor 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 appropriation of the Library Fund Fund Balance in the amount $10,261.13 as follows:

From:   L0909           Library Fund Fund Balance               
To:     L7410.101       Salary

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the following transfers for FY 2013-2014:

From: L1990.499 Library Fund Contingency                $1,655.31
To:     L7410.101       Salary                                  $597.66
To:     L7410.850       Social Security                 $830.70
To:     L1980.498       MTA Tax                         $36.92
To:     L7410.850       Retirement & Pension            $190.03

TOTAL Library Fund Transfers/Appropriations     $11,916.44

Minutes

The December 4, 2013 minutes were tabled to the next meeting.  

Village Managers Report by Village Manager Zegarelli
·       The Joint Hearing with the Town of Ossining regarding the Annexation was held on December 12th and the comment period would remain open through January 15th.  
·       DPW did a great job with snow removal.  
·       DPW and Recreation are working to get the ice rink put up but the inclement weather has stymied it temporarily.  
·       The 2nd half of Village Taxes are due by December 31st.    
·       Deadlines to register for the Winter Recreation Programs are approaching.  
·       A new mailing listing the Senior Recreation Programs is in the mail.  
·       Scarborough Station Parking Permits are available for purchase for 2014.  
·       The next Board of Trustees meeting will be on January 9th.  
·       Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Adjournment


Upon motion by Trustee Murray, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sullivan, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:20pm.  


Respectfully Submitted By,

Christine Dennett
Village Clerk