BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

Except as may be authorized by any overriding federal, state or local order, all meetings of the Village’s boards or committees qualifying as “public bodies” are conducted in accordance with Open Meetings Law (NYS Public Officers Law, Article 7). One or more board members may be participating remotely during public meetings under “extraordinary circumstances” as authorized by Open Meetings Law 103-a. Unless specifically set forth on the Village website (www.dobbsferry.com), in the meeting notice or on the agenda, meetings are conducted using a hybrid format and interested parties are invited to observe a meeting either in-person or virtually through the videoconferencing service Zoom which can be accessed 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 one-tap telephone number 1 929 205 6099. 

The meeting will also be broadcast live on Optimum/Altice Ch. 75 and on Verizon Ch. 46, as well as streamed live on YouTube:  youtube.com/villageofdobbsferry

Pledge of Allegiance   

Appointments:

1.  Announcement of the appointment of Erik Carlson as Library Director 

Public Hearings:

1.  Continuation of public hearing on a Local Law to establish Accessory Dwelling Units
Resolution: Authorizing the adoption of a Local Law to establish Accessory Dwelling Units in the Village of Dobbs Ferry

2.  Continuation of public hearing on a Local Law amending the Sidewalk Opening Code: Chapter 265 “Street Openings”
Resolution:  Authorizing the adoption of a Local Law amending the Sidewalk Opening Code: Chapter 265 “Street Openings”

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

Discussion and Resolution Items:

1.  Discussion:  Ashford and Storm Grant project and budget discussion
Resolution:  Authorizing the Village to accept NYS DOT grant funding for improving the Ashford Avenue crossing at Storm Street

2.  Resolution:  Authorizing the submission of a CFA grant application for the Village’s Comprehensive Plan

3.  Resolution:  Authorizing the submission of a CFA grant application for the installation of a new basketball court and lights at Gould Park

4.  Discussion: Emergency expenditure for fencing at Gould Park
Resolution: Authorizing the emergency expenditure for fencing at Gould Park 

5.  Discussion:    The Chief of Police is seeking permission to apply for a State and Municipal Facilities (SAM) grant to fund the purchase of two motorcycles for the Department

6.  Discussion:  Inter-municipal agreement with the County of Westchester regarding Dobbs Ferry Police Officers teaching at the Westchester County Police Academy
Resolution:  Authorizing the Village Administrator to execute an inter-municipal agreement with the County of Westchester regarding Dobbs Ferry Police Officers teaching at the Westchester County Police Academy 

7.  Discussion:  Scheduling software for the Police Department
Resolution:  Authorizing the execution of an agreement with PACE Scheduler Software for use by the Police Department

8.  Discussion:  Parking in the downtown 

9.  Resolution:  Authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner White Marsh Holdings, LLC  

10.  Discussion:  To consider a request for street closure of Price Street at Hickory Hill Drive and Overlook Road for the purposes of a block party on September 10, 2022 with a rain date of September 17, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Resolution:  Authorizing the street closure of Price Street at Hickory Hill Drive and Overlook Road for the purposes of a block party on September 10, 2022 with a rain date of September 17, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. 

11.  Resolution: Approving the audit of claims as submitted and recommended by the Village Treasurer 

Trustee Liaison Reports and Announcements

Adjournment