Village Board Minutes - January 17, 2006

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village/Town of Mt. Kisco held on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 7:30p.m. in the Frank J. DiMicco Board Room, Village Hall, 104 Main Street, Mount Kisco, New York.

Present: Mayor J. Michael Cindrich

Trustee George L. Griffin, Jr.

Trustee Anthony Markus

Trustee Peter DiChiara (Arrived at 7:50 pm)

Absent Trustee Peter Grunthal

Also Present: William Williams, Village Manager/Clerk

James Palmer, Assistant Village Manager

Whitney Singleton, Village Attorney

Mayor Cindrich opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and asked everyone to please reflect on why we are here and asked for guidance in the decisions that we make this evening will benefit the entire community.

1) Communications:

A. Letter from Global Signal dated December 30, 2005 regarding consent to Collocation and Permitting Sprint Site at 5 Green Lane, Bedford, New York.

B. Letter from Enrico Mareschi dated December 29, 2005 expressing interest in serving on the Architectural Review Board.

C. Letter from Kevin Kelly dated January 9, 2006 expressing interesting in serving on the Architectural Review Board.

D. Resolution Scheduling Interviews for the Architectural Review Board

Motion made by Mayor Cindrich and seconded by Trustee Griffin, Jr. scheduling interviews on Monday, January 30, 2006 at 7:20pm and 7:25pm for the purpose of interviewing candidates for the Architectural Review Board, all in favor.

Motion Adopted

Mayor Cindrich Aye

Trustee DiChiara Absent

Trustee Griffin, Jr. Aye

Trustee Grunthal Absent

Trustee Markus Aye

2) Petitions: None

3) Board, Committee and Commission Reports: None

4) Village Manager's Reports -

A. Letter of Byram Lake

Mr. Williams advised that due to the high rainfall and recent snow accumulations, the level of Byram Lake is at 103.7%.

B. Westchester County Community Development Block Grant Award

Village Manager, Bill Williams, announced that Mount Kisco has received a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $435,041 for the Fox Center Improvements ($236,809) and for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation ($198,232).

Trustee DiChiara arrived at 7:50pm.

C. Green Street Bridge Update

Village Manager, Bill Williams, advised that Burtis Construction has scheduled the Bridge installation for January 24 & 25, 2006. Mr. Williams advised that the sheaving will be pulled out and the temporary barricades will be removed. Mr. Williams said that our Consulting Engineers do not see any other reason for further delays.

D. Croton Avenue Water Main Project Update

Village Manager, Bill Williams, stated that this project is subject to weather conditions. Mr. Williams advised that the Water Department will be installing a new 12" line into the values where the water main break occurred. Mr. Williams advised that there will be some shut downs during installation.

E. Resolution Scheduling an Executive Session

Motion made by Mayor Cindrich and seconded by Trustee Markus scheduling a work session following this evening Regular Meeting to discuss pending litigation, personnel and real estate matters, all in favor.

Motion Adopted

Mayor Cindrich Aye

Trustee DiChiara Aye

Trustee Griffin, Jr. Aye

Trustee Grunthal Absent

Trustee Markus Aye

5) Mayor's Reports

Trustee Griffin, Jr. advised that the Buildings and Grounds Committee met and put together comments with respect to the new Library project. Trustee Griffin, Jr. advised that a further meeting was held with Lothrop Associates, Building and Grounds Committee Chairman Patrick Morrissey, Trustee Grunthal, Village Attorney, Whitney Singleton, Chairman of the Library Board and Library Director Susan Riley. Trustee Griffin, Jr. stated that after reviewing architectural costs, rising costs of building materials, site work, environmental work, and many other aspects that would go into the project, it was determined that the project would have to be downsized somewhat. Trustee Griffin, Jr. said that both Lothrop Associates and Susan Reilly were given the charge to come back with a new proposal that can be put out for bid. Trustee Griffin, Jr. said that this project must come in for the eight million dollar figure that the voters of Mount Kisco approved for spending on the Library.

Mayor Cindrich advised that he received a letter from the Westchester County Arts Council advising that a grant has been awarded to the Boys and Girls Club of Mount Kisco. Mayor Cindrich advised that there continues to be issues with respect to the Garbage Transfer Station that will be discussed during executive session. Mayor Cindrich thanked the Village Manager for coordinating the grant applications. Mayor Cindrich said that he is concerned with vacancies on the Conservation Advisory Council and the Leonard Park Committee and made an appeal to the public if anyone is interested in serving to please contact the Village Manager. Mayor Cindrich advised that he received a report from Dolph Rothfeld Engineering regarding the Bilotta Construction and the work that was done. Mayor Cindrich expressed his concern that enough money be kept in retainer for the balance of the work that needs to be done and that a report be complied as to expenses incurred by Village Staff. Mayor Cindrich said that he is also concerned with a report that was received by Westchester County regarding overflows at our pump station. Mayor Cindrich said that there is work that must be done on I&I which may have an impact on future development in the Village. Mayor Cindrich asked that this report be forwarded to the Planning Board along with the flow chart. Mayor Cindrich said areas County-wide have been dealing with some major flooding issues. Mayor Cindrich said that he is pleased that the work that was done by Mount Kisco to help mitigate Mount Kisco's flooding issues has worked in reducing flooding in our downtown and that our efforts have been successful. Mayor Cindrich announced that a check in the amount of $36, 209.47 was received representing money that was owed to the Village for Planning fees going back approximately ten years and thanked Village Attorney, Whitney Singleton, for his efforts in getting this money for the Village.

6) Old Business - None

7) New Business

Mayor Cindrich said that for well over a year the Village has been without the services of our Police Chief who suffered an on the job slip and fall and has been out of work and unable to perform the duties of Chief of Police. Mayor Cindrich said that this Board, the Village Manager, the residents of Mount Kisco and the men and woman of the Mount Kisco Police Department have suffered. Mayor Cindrich said that Louis Terlizzi is currently a Lieutenant with the Mount Kisco Police Department and is committed to protecting and serving all the taxpayers of the Village of Mount Kisco. Mayor Cindrich congratulated Louis Terlizzi on behalf of the entire Village.

A. Resolution Appointing Acting Chief of Police

Motion made by Trustee Griffin, Jr. and seconded by Trustee Markus appointing Louis Terlizzi as Acting Police Chief, all in favor.

Motion Adopted

Mayor Cindrich Aye

Trustee DiChiara Aye

Trustee Griffin, Jr. Aye

Trustee Grunthal Absent

Trustee Markus Aye

B. Resolution Approving Shared Municipal Services Incentive Grant

Motion made by Trustee Markus and seconded by Trustee DiChiara authorizing the Village Manager to sign the Shared Municipal Services Incentive Grant Program for 2005-2006, all in favor.

Motion Adopted

Mayor Cindrich Aye

Trustee DiChiara Aye

Trustee Griffin, Jr. Aye

Trustee Grunthal Absent

Trustee Markus Aye

C. Resolution Approving Global Signal Consent to Collocation

Motion made by Trustee Markus and seconded by Trustee Griffin, Jr. authorizing the Village Manager to sign the Global Signal Consent to Collocation and Permitting Sprint Site at 5 Green Lane, Bedford, New York, all in favor.

Motion Adopted

Mayor Cindrich Aye

Trustee DiChiara Aye

Trustee Griffin, Jr. Aye

Trustee Grunthal Absent

Trustee Markus Aye

D. Resolution Approving North East Westchester Special Recreation

Motion made by Trustee Griffin, Jr. and seconded by Trustee DiChiara authorizing the Village Manager to sign the North East Westchester Special Recreation Interagency Agreement for 2006, all in favor.

Motion Adopted

Mayor Cindrich Aye

Trustee DiChiara Aye

Trustee Griffin, Jr. Aye

Trustee Grunthal Absent

Trustee Markus Aye

8) Bills -

Resolution to Approve Bills

The following motion was offered by Trustee DiChiara and seconded by Trustee Markus to pay the bills, subject to holding payments to Bond, Schoeneck and King pending further review, all in favor.

General Fund $150,806.39

General Fund Claims $133,175.07

Water Fund Claims 12,077.80

Sewer Fund Claims 3,581.84

Library Fund Claims 1,971.68

Senior Nutrition Program 5,802.27

Water and Sewer Fund 71,736.73

Water Fund Claims 60,038.52

Sewer Fund Claims 5,698.21

Library Fund 6,802.27

Capital Projects Fund 191,115.52

Trust in Agency Fund 12,556.45

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TOTAL $438,303.71

Motion Adopted

Mayor Cindrich Aye

Trustee DiChiara Aye

Trustee Griffin, Jr. Aye

Trustee Grunthal Absent

Trustee Markus Aye

9) Approval of Minutes -

Motion made by Trustee Markus and seconded by Trustee DiChiara hereby approving the following minutes:

January 3, 2006 Regular Village Board Meeting

January 9, 2006 Special Meeting

January 11, 2006 Special Meeting

Motion Adopted

Mayor Cindrich Aye

Trustee DiChiara Aye

Trustee Griffin, Jr. Aye

Trustee Grunthal Absent

Trustee Markus Aye

10) Non-Local Business - None

11) Public Comment -

Joseph Cerbone said that he has twice F.O.I.L. for two letters regarding the D'Agostino suit against the Village and has been unable to get the information he requested.

Mayor Cindrich said that he, the Village Manager and Village Attorney will sit down to discuss this.

Mayor Cindrich said the Board is continuing to pay for reviews and attorney fees with respect to the Transfer Station but the Board continues to be on top of this issue. Mayor Cindrich said that the County has done a disservice to the citizens of Westchester because there isn't enough oversight by the County which puts the burden on the local municipalities especially Mount Kisco because all of the garbage that is being transferred is coming in from outside of our area.

Anthony Giardina said that he is concerned that the Village is trying to do the right thing with respect to the Transfer Station, but we are not getting the support from the County and the State and it is making it very difficult to do the right thing and protect the Village.

There being no further business to come before the Board a motion to close the meeting was made by Trustee DiChiara and seconded by Trustee Griffin, Jr., all in favor.

8:40pm.

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William F. Williams, Village Manager and Clerk

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