Board of Trustees Meeting

AGENDA
BOARD OF TRUSTEES – 6:30 PM
VILLAGE HALL
JUNE 22, 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

Appointments:

1.  Consider a resolution to appoint Sergeant Travis Colvin as Police Lieutenant off of Civil Service Eligible List #75-500, effective on June 23, 2021 at 0000 hours, for an annual salary of $148,110.00; and Mayor Rossillo to administer the oath of office 

2.  Consider a resolution to appoint Matt Laban as a member of the Traffic Committee for a term of one year as recommended by the Nominating Committee

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

1.  Presentation of proposed site plan by applicant to construct 8 townhouses on a vacant lot which exceeds 1 acres in area, at 19 Livingston Avenue 

2.  Presentation by Ms. Valerie Monastra/Nelson Pope Voorhis, Village Planner about New York State Consolidated Funding Application Opportunities

3.  Presentation by Robin Larkins/Executive Director of Spring Community Partners on the CDBG grant application that they will be submitting to the County

Public Hearing:

1.  Continuation of public information meeting to provide the public with the opportunity to review the projects identified by the Village, (the Memorial Park Spray Pad; and the Gould Park Storm Surge Barrier/Staircase), for potential grant funding under the 2021 Community Block Development Grant program as administered by the County of Westchester

2.  Continuation of public hearing on the proposed Zoning Code and Map amendments recommended by the Planning Board

3.  Public hearing to consider an introductory local law revising Chapter 234 to clarify Article VIII – Noise §234-26 Unnecessary Noise (I) Leaf blowers and outdoor power tools and provide for consistency of enforcement

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

Matters Requiring Action:

1.  Consider a resolution to make necessary referrals and commence the SEQRA review on proposed site plan at 19 Livingston

2.  Consider resolution authorizing submission of CDBG projects 

3.  Consider a resolution adopting Local Law 2-2021 revising Chapter 234 to clarify Article VIII – Noise §234-26 Unnecessary Noise (I) Leaf blowers and outdoor power tools and provide for consistency of enforcement

4.  Discussion of July 4, 2021

5.  Consider a resolution to conduct a public hearing on July 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. to consider an Introductory Local Law which will complete the process of moving the fees associated with building permit renewals from Section 127-7 of the Dobbs Ferry Code to the Master Fee Schedule in accordance with Chapter 175

6.  Consider a resolution to accept the Annual Energy Benchmarking Report

7.  Consider a resolution for the Village to accept a check donation to the Dobbs Ferry Police Department in the amount of $500.00 from Fidelity Charitable 

8. Consider a resolution to amend budget lines A.3120.496 - Computer Software - $9,254.00; A.4389 – Federal Revenue-Other Public Safety - $8,231.00; and A.0599 – Appropriated Fund Balance to reflect Fiscal Year 2019 Cyber Security Grant - $1,023.00 

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

10.  Discussion of proposed expansion of the Village’s smoking prohibitions and consider a resolution to set a public hearing on July 13, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. on an Introductory Local Law to amend Chapter 112 Article III

11.  Consider a resolution setting the date for an Educational Public Forum regarding the New York State Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, including an overview of regulatory framework and the implications of the law and options available to the Village of Dobbs Ferry

12.  Consider a resolution to accept ARPA Coronavirus Local Fiscal recovery funds from New York State

13.  Update on the Rainbow Crosswalk discussion

14.  Discussion regarding installation of boat docks at Waterfront Park

Minutes:

1.  June 8, 2021 

Trustee Liaison Reports

1.  Zoning Board of Appeals:  6-9-2021

2.  Youth Services Council: 6-10-2021

3.  Parks & Recreation Commission: 6-14-2021

4.  AHRB: 6-14-2021

5.  Traffic Committee: 6-16-2021

6.  Conservation Advisory Board: 6-16-2021

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.