Board of Trustees Meeting
AGENDA
BOARD OF TRUSTEES – 6:30 PM
VILLAGE HALL
JUNE 8, 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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Presentations: (Please limit presentations to no more than 7 minutes)
1. Mayor Rossillo to issue a proclamation to the Historical Society for the 2021 Road to Freedom
2. Presentation by Sustainable Westchester on the performance of Dobbs Ferry’s Community Choice Aggregation Program and overall municipal performance in renewable energy
Public Hearing:
1. Continuation of public hearing to discuss opportunities for funding of eligible projects under the 2021 Community Development Block Grant Program and to solicit public input as to the needs of the community and potential projects to be considered further by the Board
2. 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
3. Public hearing on the proposed Zoning Code and Map amendments recommended by the Planning Board
Courtesy of the Floor (Please limit comments to no more than 3 minutes)
Matters Requiring Action:
1. Referral from the Planning Board for approval of conversion of three retail spaces to residential at 398 Ashford Avenue
2. Discussion of July 4, 2021 and Waterfront Park Rules and Guidelines
3. Discussion of Gould Park Pool fees
4. Consider a resolution to amend the Master Fee Schedule to reflect update of Gould Park fees and provide further clarity on building permit fees set forth in Dobbs Ferry Code Section 127-7
5. Consider a resolution to approve the purchase of furniture for the Embassy Center from National Business Furniture, NYS Contract Number: PC68336, PC68407 Group 23109, in the amount of $43,651.98
6. Consider a resolution to approve budgeted step increase for Gina Bruno/ Recreation Assistant from Grade V, step II to Grade 5, step III with an annual salary of $52,109.63 as recommended by Ms. Kendra Garrison/Superintendent of Recreation
7. Consider a resolution to approve budgeted step increase for Kyle Crawford/ Recreation Assistant from Grade V, step II to Grade 5, step III with an annual salary of $52,109.63 as recommended by Ms. Kendra Garrison/Superintendent of Recreation
8. Consider a resolution to accept the Annual MS4 Stormwater Report
9. Consider a resolution to declare six desks as surplus equipment
10. Consider a resolution to authorize Police Chief Manuel Guevara to sign a renewal of the communications service agreement with Goosetown Communications for a rate of $1,309.00 per month, effective July 1, 2021
11. Consider a resolution to approve the audit of claims as submitted and recommended by the Village Treasurer
Minutes:
1. May 25, 2021
Trustee Liaison Reports
1. Planning Board: 6/3/2021
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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
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.