Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

AGENDA

BOARD OF TRUSTEES – 6:30 PM

VILLAGE HALL

OCTOBER 13, 2020

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

Public Hearing:

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

Board Consideration/Deliberation Upon Closing of Public Hearing

Projects Requiring Board Review:

1.  Continuation of Building Department referral for review of requested site plan changes for Rivertowns Square/Regency signage

2.  Proposed amendments to Recreation Fees

3.  58 Colonial Avenue construction of retaining wall on Village right of way

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

1.  Police Chief to present request for new Department oversight software

2.  Police Chief to present request to consider new downtown loading zone spaces

3.  Village Treasurer to update Board on Village’s financial condition

4.  Sustainability Task Force presentation

5.  NY Stretch Energy Code

6.  Sustainable Westchester contract bid results

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

Matters Requiring Action:

1.  Mayor Rossillo to announce appointments to Ad-Hoc Human Rights/Diversity Committee

2.  Discussion of request to extend the Parklet Program

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

4.  Consider a request from Mr. Jeff Chuhta/Village Treasurer to establish a change drawer for the Treasurer’s Office

5.  Consider a motion to accept the revised hourly pay rate schedule for payrolls starting September 28, 2020 and after

6.  Consider a request from Cirstin and Peter Conneely to have the 9th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep at Waterfront Park on Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

7.  Set public hearing on October 27, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss adoption of NY Stretch Energy Code

8.  Discussion and Consideration of a resolution to adopt a Policy for mandatory continuing education by the Board of Trustees

9.  Consider a motion to accept the resignation of Mr. Chris Mentrasti as Fire Inspector effective Monday, October 5, 2020

Minutes:

1.  September 22, 2020

Trustee Liaison Reports

1.  Traffic Committee

2.  Planning Board

3.  Parks & Recreation Commission

4.  AHRB

5.  Youth Services Council

6.  Sustainability Task Force

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. 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, October 12, 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, October 12, 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 21, 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.