VILLAGE OF PELHAM
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SCHEDULED MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2004, 8:00 PM
VILLAGE HALL – 195 SPARKS AVENUE, PELHAM, NY
MINUTES
1. Call Public Meeting To Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Call to go into executive session 7:30 p.m.
4. Call Public Meeting to Order
5. Mayor’s Report
6. Trustees’ Reports
7. Village Administrator’s Report
8. Public Comment Approximate
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# Agenda Items: of Discussion
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Site Plan Applications |
8:15 p.m. |
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9 |
Continued public hearing and Resolution for Site Plan approval on an application by DeDona for a site plan to construct a new home on Corona Avenue. |
Approved |
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10 |
Resolution for Site Plan approval on an application by DeCicco Supermarket, 43 5th Avenue for an addition and parking reconfiguration. |
Approved |
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11 |
Resolution for Site Plan approval on an application by Maloney Realty, 529 5th Avenue to add residential to existing property, and reconfigure parking. |
Approved |
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Parking and Traffic |
9:15 p.m. |
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12 |
Public hearing regarding a draft change to the Village Code to effect on-street pre-paid parking. |
Discussed and Continued |
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13 |
Discussion of parking in areas of the Village with homes that have inadequate driveways. |
Discussed and Continued |
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14 |
Discussion of recommended traffic-calming measures on Ancon Avenue. |
Approved |
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Procurement |
10:15 p.m. |
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15 |
Resolution authorizing a contract to replace four (4) broken fire hydrants in the Village of Pelham’s Public Water Supply, funded by Water Fund Surplus. |
2 items -- Approved |
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Grants |
10:20 p.m. |
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Resolution authorizing a grant application and acceptance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for $109,000 obtained through Congresswoman Nita Lowey, to fund a Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Sewer Infrastructure Improvements Project. |
Approved |
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Housekeeping |
10:30 p.m. |
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17 |
Old Business/New Business |
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18 |
Minutes |
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19 |
Adjournment |
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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE OF PELHAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
VILLAGE HALL, 195 SPARKS AVENUE, PELHAM, NEW YORK
JUNE 15, 2004
PRESENT: Mayor Clain, Trustees Greco, Hotchkiss, Merrick, Potocki and Rozycki, Administrator Slingerland, Village Attorney Robert Tracy.
ABSENT: Trustee Homan.
The Mayor convened the meeting at 7:30 p.m., and immediately adjourned into Executive Session to discuss personnel issues with Police Chief Joseph Benefico.
At 8 p.m., the Board re-opened the public portion of the meeting, visitors entered the Meeting Room, and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
After the Pledge of Allegiance, the Mayor asked for a moment of silence in respect for the death of former Trustee Henry Iarocci.
Item #5 – Mayor’s Report: Mayor Clain reported on a number of shared service issues including the fact that the Village of Pelham was continuing discussions with Pelham Manor on the possibilities for shared services, the possibility of hiring a grant writer jointly with the Village of Pelham Manor, the possibility of buying things jointly to get better unit prices, and that he had written a letter to Mayor Rooney of Pelham Manor asking for a meeting within the next 30 days to discuss these issues with a team from each Village.
Mayor Clain reported on the June 9, 2004 Meeting with merchants and Betsy Rodgers on the matter of Downtown Improvements and on how to address the matters of Business Plans for the Downtown and how to make the Village’s Sign Code more understandable for merchants.
Next Mayor Clain reported on Pedestrian Safety for the Colonial Avenue Wolfs Lane corridor, including the fact that the Village would be examining the possibility of installing a crosswalk at the intersection of Colonial Avenue and Pelhamdale Avenue, and that the Village would be discussing the matter with G & S Developers as part of their proposed traffic and pedestrian changes in Pelham. He noted that he would be speaking again with Pelham Manor and asking that Village to adopt a “No Right On Red” at Pelhamdale Avenue and Wolfs Lane. He also reported on the receipt of a letter from Trustee James O’Connor from Pelham Manor thanking the Village of Pelham for the assistance from the Pelham Fire Department at the house fire in Pelham Manor.
Item #6 – Trustee’s Reports:
Trustee Greco reported on the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations with the Firefighters, and that they would be taking the Village’s proposals under advisement.
Trustee Potocki reported on the idea of pre-paid parking, diagonal parking on Wolfs Lane from Boulevard to Second Street, and the alternative of interior parking in the park, with the presumption that more spots could be added by creating parking in the park. He also reported on the restriping of 5th Avenue and thought the Village could add about three spots on 5th Avenue between 2nd Street and 3rd Street.
Trustee Rozycki reported on the flooding problem on 4th Avenue and 6th and 7th Avenues at 6th Street. He reported on meeting with Principal DelGado from the Hutchinson School to address vehicle and traffic safety issues around the school, including traffic calming at Lincoln Avenue and 3rd Street.
Trustee Potocki reported on the Police Awards Ceremony.
Item #8 – Public Comment:
Gary Hyer, representing residents of 4th Avenue, presented a petition of the neighborhood asking for speed humps on 4th Avenue.
Resident Edward Estatico of 4th Avenue made a complaint about the MVM paving and contracting including constant activity by their trucks and heavy equipment.
Item #9 -- Continued public hearing and Resolution for Site Plan approval on an application by DeDona for a site plan to construct a new home on Corona Avenue.
The Board heard a presentation by the applicant’s architect Anton Martinez. He explained that the 3-car garage had been reduced to a 2-car garage, that the width of the garage had been reduced from 38 feet to 24 feet, that the height of the house had been reduced from 34 feet to 24 feet, with changes based on input from the Architectural Review Board (ARB). Planning Board (PB) Chairwoman Gwen Tapogna discussed their process and the various attempts at compromise on the configuration of the house and garage. ARB Member Brian Chabrunn submitted the ARB’s report and commented that the ARB had worked with the architect and his client to revamp the house.
Mary Quintin of Corona Avenue commented the house was lovely but too large and close to the street.
David Grigg of Elderwood Avenue objected to the size of the house.
PB Chairwoman Gwen Tapogna asked that the PB be given the opportunity to have a last look and input on the landscaping plan at their next meeting, rather than hold up the approval by the Board of Trustees.
Ruth Roth of Cuddy and Feder and applicant Joseph DeDona made brief comments. Mayor Clain commented that the Board seemed ready to approve the application, but had questions about the landscaping plan.
After discussion, on the motion of Trustee Potocki, seconded by Trustee Merrick, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously by a vote of six to none, one absent (Homan) to approve the resolution, as amended, authorizing the site plan application as follows:
AUTHORIZING THE SITE PLAN (DEDONA) FOR A ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE
AT CORONA AVENUE
RESOLVED, that the application for a Site Plan to construct a one family residence by Dedona is approved, based on the review and recommendations by the Architectural Review Board and the Planning Board and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the May 22, 2004 Landscaping plans be approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that conditions apply as follows:
1. That the Residence must be built in accordance with plans dated ,July 10, 2003, revised October 15,2003, November 17, 2003, February 16,2004, May 7, 2004, May 16, 2004, May 22, 2004 and received by the Village on May 28, 2004 and new plans submitted June 9, 2004, and must be built according to the window and trim details, porch details, landscaping plan – with minimum calipers of 4” width and 12’ height for replacement trees (should any trees die that are to remain or be moved), and approved colors and materials (as specified on plans) as:
a. Window Schedules (see plans, p. A-2,);
b. Door Schedules (see plans, p A-2);
c. All elevation details including garage, terrace and solarium as per sheets (see plans pp. A-3, A-6, A-7,A-9);
d. Drywell calculations as per sheets on cut-sheet provided by Anton Martinez (see site plans, A-1);
e. Garage size built as a 2-car, 24’ x 22’ garage, with a third parking garage beneath the deck in the rear of the house, as shown on plans received by the Village on May 28, 2004 and re-submitted on June 9, 2004, after the Planning Board Meeting.
2. The One Family Residence must be built according to the notations for the following:
a. Every finish
b. Full pallet and detail of materials
c. Colors
d. Window specifications
e. Mechanicals in the basements
6. That there must be at least four (4) drywells with calculations shown on a cut-sheet provided by Anton Martinez,on the sites as shown on the plans, to collect stormwater and minimize contribution to the Village’s stormwater system.
7. Any other actions deemed necessary by the Mayor, Village Administrator, Building Inspector, Village Engineer, and other officials of the Village of Pelham.
8. That the application and permit shall remain subject to the continued jurisdiction of the Board of Trustees.
9. At no time may construction commence and not strictly adhere to the construction timeline this will be considered a violation of the Planning Board approval;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this application for a site plan by Dedona for Corona Avenue is subject to the procedures, regulations and requirements of the Pelham Village Code and Pelham Building Department; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Village Administrator, Building Inspector and officials of the Village of Pelham are authorized to take the necessary and appropriate actions to effect this site plan approval.
The Board briefly discussed the application, and asked the applicants Engineer Stacy Ruggieri how many times the applicant had been to each land-use board. She commented they had attended 3 meetings of each board, after they had met with the Building Inspector. Trustee Potocki asked how the process had worked and whether it could be improved, and Ms. Ruggieri suggested that after two meetings there be a joint meeting of both boards. The PB and the ARB discussed their changes and drainage improvements.
There was no further discussion. On the motion of Trustee Greco, seconded by Trustee Rozycki, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously by a vote of six to none, one absent (Homan) to approve the resolution authorizing the site plan application as follows:
AUTHORIZING THE SITE PLAN (DECICCO) FOR ACCESSORY PARKING AND ADDITION
AT 43 FIFTH AVENUE
RESOLVED, that the application for a Site Plan to construct accessory parking and an addition by DeCicco is approved, based on the review and recommendations by the Planning Board and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that conditions apply as follows:
1. That the parking and addition must be built in accordance with plans dated ,August 11, 2003, revised March 9, 2004, March 17,2004, March 30, 2004,April 30, 2004, May 20, 2004 and received by the Village on May 28, 2004, and must be built according to the window and trim details, landscaping plan, and approved colors and materials (as specified on plans) as:
a. Window (see plans, p. A-7,);
b. Door (see plans, p A-7)
c. Fencing (see Plans, pp A-1,A-4,A-6) ;
d. All elevation details as per sheets for parking and a second story addition (pp. A-0 through A-8);
e. All proposed parking Lot details (see plans A-0, A-1, A-4);
f. Drywell calculations as per sheets, (see plans A-0);
g. Paving Grading And Storm Water Plan, (see Plans A-2);
h. Storm Profiles and Details, (see plans A-3)
i. Lighting and Landscaping Plan, (see plans pp A-5 plus attachment referring to the lightpoles to be the same as Marbury Corners, name to be supplied by GDC )
2. The accessory parking and second story addition must be built according to the notations for the following:
a. Every finish
b. Full pallet and detail of materials
c. Colors
d. Window specifications
3. That the landscaping plan must be complied with, with minimums as per specifications as shown on site plan (pp A-5):
4. That there must be at least four (4) drywells, four (4) 136 cubic foot, on the sites as shown on the plans, to collect stormwater and minimize contribution to the Village’s stormwater system.
5. Any other actions deemed necessary by the Mayor, Village Administrator, Building Inspector, Village Engineer, and other officials of the Village of Pelham.
6. That the application and permit shall remain subject to the continued jurisdiction of the Board of Trustees.
7. At no time may construction commence and not strictly adhere to the construction timeline this will be considered a violation of the Planning Board approval;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this application for a site plan by DeCicco for 43 Fifth Avenue, is subject to the procedures, regulations and requirements of the Pelham Village Code and Pelham Building Department; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Village Administrator, Building Inspector and officials of the Village of Pelham are authorized to take the necessary and appropriate actions to effect this site plan approval.
Item #11 -- Resolution for Site Plan approval on an application by Maloney Realty, 529 5th Avenue to add residential to existing property, and reconfigure parking.
The applicant made a presentation regarding their planned improvements to 529 5th Avenue to add 1 ½ to 2 stories to the existing building next to the B & B Pub. The PB made some comments about the plan and the lack of parking.
There was no further discussion. On the motion of Trustee Greco, seconded by Trustee Merrick, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously by a vote of six to none, one absent (Homan) to approve the resolution authorizing the site plan application as follows:
AUTHORIZING THE SITE PLAN (MALONEY) FOR RESIDENTIAL ADDITION TO COMMERCIAL
AT 529 FIFTH AVENUE
RESOLVED, that the application for a Site Plan to construct residential Addition to existing commercial by Maloney is approved, based on the review and recommendations by the Planning Board and the Architectural Review Board; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that conditions apply as follows:
1. That the Residence must be built in accordance with plans revised February 23,2004, March 30, 2004, April 28,2004, June 1,2004 and received by the Village on May 7, 2004,with revisions for Planning dated June 1, 2004 and must be built according to the window and trim details, landscaping plan, and approved colors and materials (as specified on plans) as:
a. Window Schedules (see cut-sheet, dated March 2004,);
b. Door Schedules (see cut-sheet, dated March 2004);
c. All elevation details as per sheets (pp. A-8.01 & A-8.02, A-8.03) and as per sheet marked partial storefront elevation;
d. Three Off-street parking spots at the rear of the building with each a minimum of 9’ X 18’, (see Plans, A0-00, A0-02 dated June 1, 2004);
e. Drywell calculations as per sheets on cut-sheet provided by Anton Martinez (see site plans,A.0.00);
2. The Residential Addition to Commercial must be built according to the notations for the following:
a. Every finish
b. Full pallet and detail of materials
c. Colors
d. Window specifications
e. Mechanicals in the basements
3. That the landscaping plan must be complied with, with minimums as per specifications as shown on site plan (See plan, pp A0-00):
4. That there must be at least one (1) drywell, one (1) 897 gallon capacity, on the site as shown on the plans, to collect stormwater and minimize contribution to the Village’s stormwater system.
5. Any other actions deemed necessary by the Mayor, Village Administrator, Building Inspector, Village Engineer, and other officials of the Village of Pelham.
6. That the application and permit shall remain subject to the continued jurisdiction of the Board of Trustees.
7. At no time may construction commence and not strictly adhere to the construction timeline this will be considered a violation of the Planning Board approval;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this application for a site plan by Maloney for 529 Fifth Avenue, is subject to the procedures, regulations and requirements of the Pelham Village Code and Pelham Building Department; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Village Administrator, Building Inspector and officials of the Village of Pelham are authorized to take the necessary and appropriate actions to effect this site plan approval.
Item #12 -- Public hearing regarding a draft change to the Village Code to effect on-street pre-paid parking.
Trustee Potocki gave a brief history and explained that the Board had made some investigation into making better use of under-utilized metered parking spaces in the Downtown. The Board reviewed that four locations had been proposed, but that one had been withdrawn.
Carol Brown of McClellan Realty thought it was a great idea and liked the idea of parking in the park, and commented she could use the permit when she goes down to the City. Maggie Klein of the Pelham Weekly asked if the permits were for merchants only, and whether commuters could get permits. Trustee Greco was concerned about the potential for abuse.
There was no further discussion. On the motion of Trustee Merrick, seconded by Trustee Greco, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously by a vote of six to none, one absent (Homan) to approve the resolution authorizing the site plan application as follows:
LOCAL LAW NUMBER 6 OF 2004
A DRAFT
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW to amend Chapter
90, “Vehicles and Traffic” of
the Code of the
Village of Pelham to create
“pre-paid parking meter zones”.
Be enacted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham as follows:
Section 1.
The following changes are enacted to the Code of the Village of Pelham as follows:
§ 90-1. Definitions of words and phrases.
New section to be added as follows:
PRE-PAID ON-STREET PARKING PERMIT ZONE -- Designated meters in zones of the Village clearly identified on the meter and/or meter post as “Pre-paid Parking Meter”, at which either Pre-paid Parking Permit holders may park by non-exclusive permit issued by the Village of Pelham during the hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. within the zone for which a permit is issued. Any member of the public may also park at meters within these zones by depositing money into the parking meter, during times authorized times for use of a meter. Time limits set forth in § 90-53. Schedule XIV: Limited-Time Parking do not apply to Village of Pelham pre-paid parking permit holders using valid permits.
Section 2.
ARTICLE VII, Metered Parking
§ 90-28. Designation of parking meter zones.
New section to be added as follows:
C. Pre-paid parking meter zones are hereby established at a rate set by resolution of the Board of Trustees at designated meters on those streets and highways, or parts thereof, described in § 90-56.1 Schedule XVIIA: On-Street Pre-paid Parking Meter Zones. (Note: Time limits set forth in § 90-53. Schedule XIV: Limited-Time Parking do not apply to Village of Pelham pre-paid parking permit holders.)
Section 3.
New section to be added as follows:
§ 90-56.1 Schedule XVIIA: On-Street Pre-paid Parking Meter Zones.
Name of Street Side # of Meters Hours of Use Location
* Locations and Zones to be determined by resolution of the Board of Trustees.
Section 4.
This local law shall take effect upon its adoption and filing with the Secretary of State.
After discussion and on the motion of Trustee Merrick, seconded by Trustee Potocki, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham by vote of six in favor, none opposed, one absent, as follows:
ENACTING PRE-PAID PARKING METER ZONES
IN THE VILLAGE OF PELHAM
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham hereby enacts changes to the Code of the Village as follows:
New section titled:
§ 90-56.1 Schedule XVIIA: On-Street Pre-paid Parking Meter Zones as follows:
Zone 1:
Second Street North Three (3) 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. east of Wolfs Lane
Wolfs Lane East First seven 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. north of Second Street
(7) Meters
Zone 2:
Name of Street Side # of Meters Hours of Use Location
Fourth Avenue East Ten (10) 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. between Third Street and
Lincoln Avenue
Zone 3:
Name of Street Side # of Meters Hours of Use Location
Fifth Avenue East Fourteen (14) 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. between 330 5th Avenue and
412 5th Avenue, (* Note: meters 91 through 104)
Fifth Avenue West Seven (7) 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. between 415 5th Avenue and
401 5th Avenue, west side
(* Note: meters 163
through 169)
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Village Administrator, the Village Attorney and the Village Clerk are authorized to take the necessary and appropriate actions to effect this change, including filing it with the Village’s Code Publisher.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the rate is $360 per year as set by resolution of the Mayor and Board of Trustees and that the Pre-Paid Parking Permits are subject to such rules and regulations that may be established by the Village Administrator, as necessary to regulate the permits.
Item #13 -- Discussion of parking in areas of the Village with homes that have inadequate driveways.
The Board noted that the Village Attorney Robert Tracy has been researching this matter. Mayor Clain and Trustee Potocki reported that the Board had looked into alternatives to allow residents to park their cars in their driveways across the sidewalks between the hours of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. as a potential solution to resolving some of these issues.
Matt DeFrisco of Fraser Street suggested that the Board allow overnight parking, but limit daytime parking.
Cathy Taylor of Fraser Street asked why the issue was being newly enforced.
Chief Benefico responded that there were complaints and the department was breaking in new officers.
Matt Spafford of First Avenue asked for alternate side of the street overnight parking, or resident permits.
Susan Marciona of 4th Avenue asked for preferential resident parking.
Keith Jenkins of First Avenue asked that the boulders be removed along the end of First Avenue.
Trustee Greco commented he liked the overnight ban on parking.
Richard Portale of First Avenue asked for on-street overnight parking.
Village Attorney Bob Tracy commented that the 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. ban made it easier for police to patrol.
Mayor Clain asked Chief Benefico for his thoughts on overnight parking, and Chief Benefico recommended the Mayor appoint a committee to look into the matter.
John Cassone of 7th Avenue asked the Board to remove the rocks and let the people park where they used to on Village property.
The Board agreed to reconvene to discuss the matter again in the future.
Item #14 -- Discussion of recommended traffic-calming measures on Ancon Avenue.
The Board discussed Traffic Calming Measures with a presentation by Traffic Engineer Steve Grogg of TRC Raymond Keyes Associates on the proposals for Ancon Avenue. Residents of Ancon Avenue approached to speak. Earl Frankel objected to speed humps, but John Pedorella made a plea for speed humps to slow down traffic. Gary Hyer asked for speed humps on 4th Avenue. Victor Rivera asked about noise from the speed humps. Paul Santacroce asked for speed humps on 4th Avenue. Norma Martinez of Ancon Avenue did not object to speed humps, but had mixed feelings. Denise Delaney of 4th Avenue commented that the original speed humps on 4th Avenue were too high for the fire trucks to cross. After some more discussion, Mayor Clain stated that the Board would reconvene on the issue.
Item #15 -- Resolution authorizing a contract to replace four (4) broken fire hydrants in the Village of Pelham’s Public Water Supply, funded by Water Fund Surplus.
After discussion and on the motion of Trustee Hotchkiss, seconded by Trustee Rozycki, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham by vote of six in favor, none opposed, one absent, as follows:
APPROPRIATION AND BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham hererby authorizes the additional appropriation of $17,000 from Water Fund Balance – Account F-4000, to fund repairs to fire hydrants in the Pelham Water Supply, and
RESOLVED, that pursuant to New York State Village Law the following amendments are made to the Pelham Water Fund Budget as follows:
REVENUES
Increase Water Fund Surplus – Used F-4000 $17,000
EXPENSES
Increase Transmission & Distribution
Contractual Services F-8340.400 $17,000
After discussion and on the motion of Trustee Hotchkiss, seconded by Trustee Merrick, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham by vote of six in favor, none opposed, one absent, as follows:
FIRE HYDRANT REPLACEMENT BID AWARD RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Village of Pelham Public Water Supply ID# 5911901 has four (4) broken and non-working fire hydrants; and
WHEREAS, General Foreman Harry Pallett obtained three (3) bids to comply with the Village of Pelham’s purchasing policy for work to be performed under $20,000;
WHEREAS, two of the three bids exceeded the $20,000 bid threshold under General Municipal Law – Landi Contracting at $23,000, and Joken Corp. at $21,000, and one did not, specifically a bid for the repairs from United Water, New Rochelle, in the amount of $16,969.68.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham hereby authorizes the award of this contract for repair in the amount of sixteen thousand nine-hundred sixty-nine dollars and sixty-eight cents ($16,969.68) for the replacement of four (4) fire hydrants in the Village of Pelham Public Water Supply located at 236 Cliff Avenue, Highbrook Avenue and Irving Place, Corlies Avenue and Franklin Place, and Wolfs Lane and First Street.
Item #16 -- Resolution authorizing a grant application and acceptance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for $109,000 obtained through Congresswoman Nita Lowey, to fund a Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Sewer Infrastructure Improvements Project.
After discussion and on the motion of Trustee Merrick, seconded by Trustee Greco, the following resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham by vote of six in favor, none opposed, one absent, as follows:
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE
FROM THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
FOR $109,000
VIA THE CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004 (P.L. 108-199),
AND THROUGH THE CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (CFDA) NUMBER 66.606
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham acknowledges receipt of notice from Congresswoman Nita Lowey that she has obtained a grant in the amount of $109,000, through the United States EPA, and notice of this grant through the EPA’s New York City Office that the Fiscal Year 2004 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004 (P.L. 108-199), through the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Programs (CFDA) Number 66.606 entitled Surveys, Studies, Investigations and Special Purpose Grants; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Board of Trustees authorizes the submission of an application by the Village of Pelham to the EPA, that the Village finds that the work to be performed on the repair and replacement and rehabilitation of public storm sewers and public sanitary sewers constitutes work under a “categorical exclusion” of NEPA review, since there will be no impacts on existing resources nor new impacts created; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Board of Trustees authorizes the acceptance of Federal Funds from the appropriate Federal Agency, including the US EPA in the approximate amount of $109,000, with a local match of at least $89,182 by the Village of Pelham to accomplish these repairs in various locations around the Village of Pelham, with an engineer’s estimate for total work to be performed in the total approximate amount of $217,000 for construction; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, the Village Administrator, the Village’s Engineering Consultants Dolph Rotfeld Engineers, P.C., and the Village Attorney are authorized to take the necessary and appropriate actions to effect this grant application and grant acceptance, including moving ahead the project from design to completion.
The Mayor briefly mentioned the housekeeping items
Item #17 -- Old Business/New Business – there was none.
Item #18 – Minutes – On the motion of Trustee Merrick, seconded by Trustee Rozycki, the minutes of the meetings of February 24, March 2, March 16 and April 20, 2004 were discussed, but none was ready for approval.
Item #19 – Adjournment. On the motion of Trustee Merrick, seconded by Trustee Rozycki, the Meeting was adjourned at 11:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Slingerland, Administrator/Deputy Clerk