Board of Trustees Meeting

AGENDA

BOARD OF TRUSTEES – 6:30 PM

VILLAGE HALL

APRIL 13, 2021

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=aU5YNHJVYkxub21WN0RzQUZoVzROUT09

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.  Public Hearing on the Tentative 2021/2022 Village Budget

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

Matters Requiring Action:

1.  Referral from Land Use Officer to BOT for site plan review of an application to construct a new classroom building on Master’s campus, 49 Clinton Avenue

2.  Consider a resolution to make certain declarations under SEQRA and authorize referral of the application of 49 Clinton Avenue as may be necessary to comply with applicable laws

3.  Discussion of the Parklet Program Rules and Procedures

4.  Discussion of the following Earth Day activities: Play Streets on April 18, 2021 and “Ditch Your Car/Bring Your Wheels” on April 24, 2021

5.  Consider a resolution declaring April 30, 2021 as Arbor Day in the Village of Dobbs Ferry

6.  Discussion of the establishment of an Affordable Housing Action Plan

7.  Consider a resolution authorizing the expenditure of the sum of $3125 to engage the services of Pace University Land Use Law Center and the Housing Action Center to assist in the creation of a Fair and Affordable Housing Plan (FUHP) for the Village of Dobbs Ferry, as more fully described in letter proposal dated February 12, 2020

8.  Consider a resolution to waive the 2021 Sidewalk Café Permit fee

9.  Consider a resolution to award the bid for Gould Park Playground Improvements to P. Corsetti, Inc. in the amount of $323,766.75, as recommended by Suzette Lopane, R.L.A./Landscape Architect Westchester County and Kendra Garrison/Superintendent of Recreation

10.  Discussion of Dobbs Ferry Youth Services Coalition referral of a proposal from Epiphany Community Services for evaluator services and consider a resolution to accept the proposal and authorize execution of agreements based on the proposal for an annual fee not to exceed $10,500

11.  Consider a resolution for budget transfers for the closeout of the Gould Park Pool Project agreement with Norberto Construction Inc.

12.  Consider a resolution authorizing Chief of Police Manuel Guevara to execute an Intermunicipal Agreement with the County of Westchester for participation in the Positive Youth Development Program

13.  Consider a resolution to authorize the 10th Annual Riverkeeper Sweep on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. as requested by Ms. Cirstin Conneely

14.  Consider a resolution approving a request for a block party from Yair and Rachel Klein/10 Constance Avenue on May 24, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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

Minutes:

1.  March 23, 2021

2.  March 26, 2021

Trustee Liaison Reports

1.  Traffic Committee:  3/24/2021

2.  Youth Services Council:  4/8/2021

3.  Parks & Recreation Commission:  4/12/2021

4.  AHRB:  4/12/2021

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 on the Village website.

If you have a comment, question or concern which you would like to make, please e-mail the Village Clerk by 3:00 p.m. on the Monday before the meeting.  Be sure to include the meeting date and agenda item you would like to address.  Send comments to the Village Clerk at:  ldreaper@dobbsferry.com

For public hearings, we will accept e-mailed comments in advance of the hearings.  Please e-mail the Village Clerk at:  ldreaper@dobbsferry.com by 3:00 p.m. on the Monday before the meeting.

For Zoom participants we will also enable the option for participation 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 connections.

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://suport.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=hlkCmbvAHQQ&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 e-mail our Village Clerk by 3:00 p.m. on the Monday before the meeting at: 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

The video will also be posted to the website.