Board of Trustees Meeting

AGENDA
BOARD OF TRUSTEES – 6:30 PM
VILLAGE HALL
NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The meeting will be conducted in the Board Room of Village Hall using a hybrid method combining the options of in-person and virtual attendance. This method meets the Village’s goal of protecting public health and complies with New York State law, Chapter 147 of the Laws of 2021 which permits virtual participation by Board Members. The meeting will also be broadcast live on Optimum/Altice and on Verizon, as well as stream live on YouTube.

The following is the Zoom invitation if you choose to participate remotely:

Topic: Board of Trustees Meeting

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Pledge of Allegiance

Presentation:

1.  Mayor Rossillo to issue a proclamation to Mr. Bill Florin

Appointments:

1.  Resolution appointing Melissa Ferraro as Village Administrator effective January 18, 2022 at an annual salary of $180,000.00

2.  Resolution appointing Jamie Castiello as Police Lieutenant Probationary-Permanent off of Promotional Eligible List #75-500 at an annual salary of $155,843.00, effective at 0000 hours on November 24, 2021; and Mayor Rossillo to administer the oath of office to Lt. Castiello

3.  Resolution appointing John Broccoli as Police Sergeant Contingent-Permanent off of Promotional Eligible List #71-706 an annual salary of $139,144.00, effective at 0000 hours on November 24, 2021; and Mayor Rossillo to administer the oath of office to Sgt. Broccoli

4.  Resolution appointing the following as recommended by the Nominating Committee:

• Hibba Haber and Natalie Trojan as members of the Conservation Advisory Board, each for a term of three years
• Donna Assumma and Elaine Trader as members of the Nominating Committee, each for a term of one year
• Erich Bussing as a member of the Architectural and Historic Review Board for a term of three years
• Erica Chapman as a member of the Youth Services Council for a term of three years
• Roubi Eliopoulos as a member of the Beautification Committee for a term of one year

Public Hearings:

1.  Continuation of public hearing to consider a written request for waiver from the Dobbs Ferry Zoning Code §300-40(A)(1) mandatory set-aside of affordable housing unit on the same property as the proposed development of 19 Livingston Avenue

2.  Introductory Local Law adding Chapter 141 to the Village Code entitled “Cannabis Local Licensing”

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

Discussion Items:

1.  Proposed reorganization of Planning and Architectural and Historic Review Boards

2.  Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

3.  Remediation of the Embassy Community Center basement storage area

4.  Continuation of discussion on the Main Street Sidewalk Project

5.  Continuation of discussion on the Washington Avenue Sidewalk Project

6.  Continuation of discussion on Diversity and Equity training opportunities for Village staff and Committees

7.  Resolution authorizing the DPW General Foreman to purchase a new sweeper in the amount of $287,515.14

8.  Resolution authorizing the DPW General Foreman to declare the 2013 Elgin Broom Bear as surplus equipment and to sell it to Northeast Sweepers & Rentals, Inc. for the amount of $35,000.00

9.  Resolution authorizing the DPW General Foreman to declare the 1999 Mack garbage truck as surplus equipment and authorize listing the truck on Auctions International

10.  Resolution authorizing the Interim Village Administrator to sign an agreement with Student Assistance Services for one year for the period September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2022 in the amount of $46,106.00 to be paid from the federal grant monies received for the Youth Services Council

11.  Resolution authorizing the Interim Village Administrator to sign an agreement with Student Assistance Services for one year for the period September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2022 in the amount of $9,300.00 to be paid from the federal grant monies received for the Youth Services Council

Resolutions:

1.  Adopting Introductory Local Law 8-2021 adding Chapter 141 to the Village Code entitled “Cannabis Local Licensing” including adoption of Section 141-3 “Local Retail Dispensary Opt-Out” which is subject to permissive referendum

2.  Adopting Introductory Local Law 8-2021 adding Chapter 141 to the Village Code entitled “Cannabis Local Licensing” including adoption of Section 141-4 “Local Cannabis On-Site Consumption Establishment Opt-Out” which is subject to permissive referendum

3.  Authorizing the adoption of the 2022 Westchester County, NY Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

4.  Authorizing the Interim Village Administrator to execute an agreement with Serv Pro of Tarrytown, New York for an amount not to exceed $72,422.00 for the remediation of the Embassy Community Center basement storage area

5.  Adding Matthew Pflueger as a member of the Dobbs Ferry Fire Department Resolute Hook and Ladder Company and have his name placed onto the active insurance rolls as recommended by Mr. Edward Knecht/Secretary Dobbs Ferry Fire Department

6.  Authorizing the Interim Village Administrator to enter into an agreement for Diversity and Equity training

7.  Authorizing the DPW General Foreman to purchase a new sweeper in the amount of $287,515.14

8.  Authorizing the DPW General Foreman to declare the 2013 Elgin Broom Bear as surplus equipment and to sell it to Northeast Sweepers & Rentals, Inc. for the amount of $35,000.00

9.  Authorizing the DPW General Foreman to declare the 1999 Mack garbage truck as surplus equipment and authorize listing the truck on Auctions International

10.  Authorizing the Interim Village Administrator to sign an agreement with Student Assistance Services for one year for the period September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2022 in the amount of $46,106.00 to be paid from the federal grant monies received for the Youth Services Council

11.  Authorizing the Interim Village Administrator to sign an agreement with Student Assistance Services for one year for the period September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2022 in the amount of $9,300.00 to be paid from the federal grant monies received for the Youth Services Council

12.  Approving the audit of claims as submitted and recommended by the Village Treasurer

Trustee Liaison Reports

1.  November 10, 2021:  Nominating Committee
2.  November 10, 2021:  Zoning Board of Appeals
3.  November 17, 2021:  Conservation Advisory Board
4.  November 22, 2021:  Tree Commission
5.  November 22, 2021:  AHRB
6.  Ad-hoc Committee Reports

Announcements

Adjournment

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DIRECTIONS FOR HYBRID PUBLIC MEETINGS

Access the meeting using the videoconferencing service Zoom by: (i) typing “join.zoom.us” on your web browser and entering the Webinar ID 205 957 953 and Passcode 309361; or (ii)  using the direct link https://zoom.us/j/205957953?pwd=aU5YNHJVYkxub21WN0RzQUZoVzROUT09; or (iii) dialing telephone number 929 205 6099. 

The meetings will also be broadcast live on Optimum/Altice (Ch. 75) and Verizon (Ch. 46) as well as streamed live on youtube.com/VillageofDobbsFerry

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