Village Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
October 15, 2014
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 15th of October, 2014 commencing at 7:30 p.m.
Present
William J. Vescio, Mayor
Lori A. Sullivan, Deputy Mayor
Cesare DeRose, Jr.
Mark Pohar, Trustee
Mark L. Wilson, Trustee
Also Present
Philip Zegarelli, Village Manager
Christine Dennett, Village Clerk
Robin Rizzo, Village Treasurer
Clinton Smith, Village Counsel
Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 220, Zoning to Add a New Section 220-9.2 for the Regulation of Residential Use of Dwelling Units in Existing Accessory Buildings in the R80A, the R60A, the R40A, and the R40B Single-Family Residence Zoning Districts
Upon motion by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Pohar, the Board voted unanimously to open the Public Hearing.
Mayor Vescio gave a synopsis of the proposed legislation and stated it was in compliance with the Village Comprehensive Plan and would address affordable housing units in the Village. He read an excerpt from a letter from the Westchester County Planning Board regarding the legislation and stated the Village was ahead of the curve.
Village Attorney Smith stated he was preparing a negative declaration for SEQRA and the legislation was consistent with the EAF.
Upon motion by Trustee Pohar, seconded by Deputy Mayor Sullivan, the Board voted unanimously to continue the hearing to November 5, 2014 at 7:30pm.
Village and Justice Court Annual Auditor’s Report FY 13-14
Mr. Chris Kopf of O’Connor Davies reviewed the Annual Auditor’s Report for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 and stated the Village received an unqualified opinion. He stated everything was in balance with both the Village and the Court and thanked the Village Manager and Village Treasurer for their help during the audit.
The Board thanked Mr. Kopf for his presentation.
Board of Trustees Announcements by Trustee Pohar
· The Library programs are well attended.
· The Fire Department Inspection will be on October 18th with a dinner following.
· The Youth Center is hosting a haunted graveyard trip to Lake Compounce will be on October 24th.
· Window painting will be on October 18th. Registration is required.
· The Ragamuffin Parade will be on October 25th at 9:30am.
· Tennis season has ended but Platform tennis season has begun. Permits are required.
Village Managers Report by Village Manager Zegarelli
Village Manager Zegarelli gave a presentation on the closeout of Fiscal Year 2013-2014 and the first 4 months of Fiscal Year 2014-2015.
· The 150th Anniversary of the Scarborough Post Office is in December. Events are being planned.
· The Round Hill Road Cement Lining Project began on September 8th and is expected to last for 60 days.
· The Community Center Project will be re-bid in January 2015.
· Leaf Pickup has begun. Please do not put leaves in the streets or on the sidewalks. Violations will be issued.
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Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Budget Transfers – FY 14-15 First Quarter
Upon motion by Deputy Mayor Sullivan, seconded by Trustee DeRose, 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 2014-2015 totaling $84,645.97:
GENERAL FUND
WORKERS COMPENSATION
From: A1990.499 Contingency $13,381.40
To: A1230.890 WC $13,381.40
PARKS OVERTIME
From: A1990.499 Contingency $27,022.36
To: A7110.102 Overtime $27,022.36
From: A1990.499 Contingency $2,067.21
To: A7110.850 FICA/Medicare $2,067.21
WATER FUND
EDITH MACY WATER TANK
From: F1990.499 Contingency $42,175.00
To: F8320.402 Equipment $42,175.00
Ratification of CSEA Recall Pay Settlement Agreement
Upon motion by Trustee DeRose, seconded by Trustee Wilson, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees hereby ratifies an agreement with the CSEA regarding the settlement of PERB Case No. U-33286 and AAA Case 15 390 00382 13.
Fire Department Memberships
The Board thanked the new members for volunteering.
Upon motion by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee Pohar, 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 Nicole Silberman 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 Barbara Wachtel to the Briarcliff Manor Fire Company.
Minutes
Upon motion by Trustee DeRose, seconded by Trustee Wilson, with abstentions from Deputy Mayor Sullivan and Trustee Pohar, the Board voted to approve the minutes of September 30, 2014.
Adjournment
The Historical Society is having their Gala on October 19th and honoring longtime residents Keith and Joan Austin. The Board thanked the Historical Society for their work and wished them continued success.
There will be a Work Session on Tuesday, October 28th at 6:45pm.
Upon motion by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Trustee DeRose, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:30pm.
Respectfully Submitted By,
Christine Dennett
Village Clerk
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