Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

The following is the Zoom Invitation information for every Board of Trustees meeting until further notice or as directed by New York State Executive Order.

Topic: Board of Trustees Meeting

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://zoom.us/j/205957953?pwd=aU5YNHJVYkxub3lWN0RzQUZoVzROUT09

Telephone: 1 929 205 6099

Webinar ID: 205 957 953

Password: 309361

See instructions for remote participation at the end of the agenda.

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Pledge of Allegiance

Presentation: (Please limit presentations to no more than 7 minutes)

1.  Presentation by Mr. Steve Tilly on the Draft Historic District Guidelines

Public Hearing:

1.  Continuation of public hearing for review of the application of 100 Main Street

Board Consideration/Deliberation Upon Closing of Public Hearing

Courtesy of the Floor  (Please limit comments to no more than 3 minutes)

Matters Requiring Action:

1.  Continued discussion and consideration of resolution of application for site plan for 41 Cedar Street

2.  Consider a motion to approve the budgeted step increase for John Stone/Assistant Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer to Grade XI, Step 2 for an amount of $65,364.09 effective August 15, 2020 as recommended by Ed Manley/Village Administrator

3.  Consider Administration request for two new DPW hires

4.  Consider a motion to approve the audit of claims as submitted and recommended by the Village Treasurer

5.  Consideration of approval of retaining Nolan Landscape Architects as Village Consultants as recommended by the Village Administrator

6.  Consider a resolution committing to participate in the Community Choice Aggregation Program and authorizing the Village Administrator to sign the Memorandum of Understanding

7.  Consider a resolution to schedule a public hearing on September 22, 2020 to amend §290-29 Alternate Side of the Street Parking, Streets and days designated – Hatch Terrace, of the Village of Dobbs Ferry Code as recommended by Police Chief Manuel Guevara

8.  Discuss replacement of the raised cross walk at Ogden Avenue & Beacon Hill Drive

9.  Request from 27 Main Street for waiver of $10,000 REC fee for additional dwelling unit

10.  Consider a request from Ms. Theresa Singleton to have social distance picnic on Maplewood Avenue on October 17, 2020 from noon to 7:00 p.m. with a rain date of October 18, 2020

11.  Building Department review of requested site plan changes for Rivertowns Square/Regency signage

Minutes:

1.  July 14, 2020

2.  August 11, 2020

Trustee Liaison Reports

1.  Zoning Board of Appeals

2.  Conservation Advisory Board

3.  Tree Commission

4.  AHRB

5.  Traffic Committee

6.  Sustainability Task Force

7.  Planning Board

Announcements

Adjournment

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DIRECTIONS FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC MEETINGS
 
During this pandemic crisis, our Statutory Board meetings will be conducted remotely. You will be able to participate via Zoom by internet or by telephone, or you can watch the meeting livestreamed on  YouTube. The videos can also be viewed after each meeting on YouTube and will be posted to our website.

If you have a comment, question or concern which you would like to make, please email our Village Clerk by 3pm on Monday, September 7, 2020. Be sure to include the meeting and agenda item you would like to address. Send comments to ldreaper@dobbsferry.com

For Public Hearings, we will accept emailed comments in advance of the hearings.  Please email ldreaper@dobbsferry.com by 3pm on Monday, September 7, 2020.

For Zoom participants we will also enable the option for participants to “raise their hand” and voice their concern or question.

PARTICIPATING IN THE MEETING VIA ZOOM ONLINE
Technology Requirements

Desktop Computer, Laptop, Tablet, or Smartphone.

Speakers/Headphones - Most laptops, tablets, and smartphones have built-in speakers.

Webcam - Recommended, but not required. Most laptops, tablets, and smartphones have built-in webcams.

Internet Connection - It is important to note that the audio and video quality of the connection directly correlates with the quality of your internet connection.

To log onto zoom visit the link provided in the agenda.

Once connected to the meeting you will be auto-muted to prevent audio interference.
 
When the meeting is about to start, click on that link and join the meeting.
 
The first time you use Zoom, a desktop client will be installed. Connect with computer audio to use your computer’s microphone and/or speakers.
 
For guidance on joining a Zoom meeting or a Zoom webinar, check out:
 
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-Meeting

https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115004954946-Joining-and-participating-in-a-webinar-attendee-

Here is a simple YouTube tutorial:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIkCmbvAHQQ&feature=youtu.be

TO JOIN BY PHONE:

Simply call the number indicated in the Zoom invitation for that particular meeting. You will be automatically muted when you are on the call. If you wish to make a statement or comment, please send your query by email by Monday, September 7, 2020 to ldreaper@dobbsferry.com

If dialing in by phone, you may raise your hand by dialing “9.”

You may also mute/ unmute yourself by dialing *6

TO WATCH ON YOU TUBE:
Go to https://www.youtube.com/user/VillageOfDobbsFerry and click on the Videos tab.

The video will also be posted to the website. 

Please bear with us as we work out the kinks in this remote meeting process. 

Thank you all for your patience during this trying time.