Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village of Nyack Board of Trustees held at 7:30pm on Thursday,March 10th,2016at Nyack Village Hall, 9 N. Broadway, Nyack New York
Hon. Don Hammond presiding:
PRESENT: Louise ParkerTrustee
Doug Foster Trustee Don Hammond Trustee
Marie Lorenzini Trustee
ALSO PRESENT:Jim Politi Village Administrator
Walter Sevastian Village Attorney
Steve Knowlton Special Counsel
Mary E. White Village Clerk
ABSENT:Jen Laird-WhiteMayor
Pledge of Allegiance
‘Nyack thanks….’
Adoption of Minutes – Regular meeting of February 25th, 2016
Minutes were approved as presentedwith the necessary corrections with a motion from Trustee Parker,seconded by Trustee Lorenzini. Motion passed by unanimous vote.
Public Comment:(discussion of Agenda Items only – 3 minute time limit)
Action Items:
Resolution No. 2016-13 Resolution to approve Memorial Day Parade 2016
Moved by Trustee Lorenzini, seconded by Trustee Parker to adopt resolution as presented. Motion passed by unanimous vote
Resolution No. 2016-14 Resolution to approve Antique Bike 2016
Moved by Trustee Parker, seconded by Trustee Lorenzini to adopt resolution as presented. Motion passed by unanimous vote.
Public Comment: (Open Public Discussion/any topic – 3 minute time limit)
Public Hearing(s):
(Held open)-To amend Chapter 360/Section 2.5 of the Code of the Village of Nyack, entitled “Zoning”, as it pertains to the WF Zoning District.
Moved by Trustee Parker, seconded by Trustee Lorenzini to open Public hearing. Motion passed unanimously.
Trustee Hammond called on those who wished to speak, and the following persons were given opportunity to do so: (see attached list)
The Board noted that the text amendment did not change the existing WF zoning regulations, such that any potential development could still proceed under the current WF regulations; and that the whole purpose of proposing a Special Permit process is to require a potential development to have underground parking, expanded public access, and more defined architectural features – all designed to lessen potential impacts of the project.
Additional comment by the following Board members:
Trustee Hammond commented that the current text amendment proposal is ‘on track’ for compliance with the Comprehensive Master Plan (CMP) with references made to pages 43, 47, 48, 50, and 51.
‘CMP will not change in regard to Waterfront remediation of Brownfield area.’
Reference made as to public comment/correspondences received pertaining to this matter, copies of which will be kept in the office of the Village Clerk.
Trustee Fosterstated that he ‘supports’ comments made by Trustee Hammond. Concerned with maintenance of the public easement portion of property. Suggestion was made and Village Attorney was asked to look into process of dedicating a portion of said property as ‘parkland’.
“This has been a lengthy process and we are dealing with a difficult decision”. He also stated that the Board is trying to do what makes sense and benefits the “Village as a whole”. “The proposed amendment adds a provision of ‘special permit’ and is an enhancement of the current CMP.”
Trustee Parkeralso agreed with comments from fellow Board members. “We had a hard time trying to make sure that everything proposed in the amendment would benefit ALL of the Village”.
Trustee Lorenzini commented that she ‘agrees’ with comments made by Trustee Hammond’.
BFJ Planning (Frank Fish/Simon Cates)gave a brief report in response to issues the Board asked to have addressed/clarified: Public easement vs. Public park, parking spaces/unit, WF design guidelines (percentage of glass). In addition to the following related topics were discussed:
-NYSDEC offering up to $2million tax credit for Brownfield cleanup. Property “can be remediated”.
-Village-wide Survey results available (Nyack Center @ 3/30 @7pm)
- Text amendment does not promote ‘spot zoning’, as was stated, but allows for ‘special permit’
-Possible tax increase from $18K currently, to $350K(approximately) based on development.
After discussion, Trustee Foster moved, Trustee Lorenziniseconded motion to closethe Public Hearing to include an additional 10-day limit for further public comment. Motion passed unanimously.
Department Reports to the Board
- Orangetown Police Department
No report
- Village Administrator
No report
- Village Attorney
Reports given on the following:
-Building Department (Land Use application report)
Nyack Point project, Corners of Main St/Midland Ave, Rt 9W/Rt 59,
-RiverClub RFP process
-At 7:45pm Trustee Parker moved, Trustee Lorenziniseconded the motion approve request for an Executive Session to discuss matters of pending litigation. Motion passed unanimously.
- Village Clerk
No report
Old Business
Land Use Technical Committee (LUTC)
Vendor applications/process
Communications
Resolutions will be presented at next meeting for the following:
Keep Rockland Beautiful – 2016 Great American Cleanup
Chamber of Commerce – 2016 Music Festival
No action. Village Clerk was directed to advise the Chamber of Village Board’s concerns with this request. (restricted access to Memorial Park, security, parking, etc).
New Business
Public Comment: (Open Public Discussion/any topic – 3 minute time limit)
Comments from the Board of Trustees
Trustee Lorenzini: Report given on the following:
Rockland Riverfront Communities Council meeting (3/3/2016)
“Visit Nyack”reception (3/8/2016)
Trustee Parker:2016 African American Day Parade – Merchant concerns
After brief report of issues of concern to the merchant community (date conflict/Mother’s Day weekend), Trustee Hammond offered to discuss matter further with merchants. Deferred for further review.
Executive Session (if any)
Personnel
At 10:15pm, Trustee Parkermoved to go into Executive Session to discuss matters of personnel. Trustee Lorenziniseconded the motion and it passedunanimously.
At 10:21pm, it was moved by Trustee Lorenzini, seconded by Trustee Parker to come out of Executive Session. Motion passed unanimously.
Moved by Trustee Foster, seconded by Trustee Lorenzini to commence process to secure ‘211 waiver’ for Fire Safety Inspector. Motion passed unanimously.
Adjournment.
There being no further business, nor anyone present wishing to be heard, Trustee Fostermoved to close the regular meeting. Trustee Lorenziniseconded the motion and it was passed unanimously at10:21pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary E. White,
Village Clerk
RESOLUTION OF THE NYACK VILLAGE BOARD
A regular meeting of the Nyack Village Board convened on March 10, 2016 at 7:30pm
The following resolution was duly offered and seconded, to wit:
Resolution No. 2016 - 13
RESOLUTION OF THE NYACK VILLAGE BOARD
APPROVING THE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE ON MAY 30, 2016
WHEREAS, the American Legion has organized its annual Memorial Day Parade to be held on May 30, 2016, and
WHEREAS, the American Legion has requested that the Village of Nyack participate in the event by closing public streets and Memorial Park; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees is desirous of supporting Memorial Day Parade;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE NYACK VILLAGE BOARD AS FOLLOWS:
That the Nyack Village Board hereby approves the event; and commends the efforts of the American Legion in organizing the annual Memorial Day Parade.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Board directs the Nyack DPW and Nyack Parking Authority close the public streets coordinate with the applicant relative to the picnic event in Memorial Park after the event.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote, which resulted as follows:
YeaNayAbstainAbsent
Mayor Laird-White[ ][ ][ ] [ x ]
Trustee Parker [ x ][ ] [ ][ ]
Trustee Hammond[ x ] [ ][ ][ ]
Trustee Foster [ x ][ ] [ ][ ]
Trustee Lorenzini[ x ][ ] [ ][ ]
Mary E. White, Village Clerk
RESOLUTION OF THE NYACK VILLAGE BOARD
A regular meeting of the Nyack Village Board convened on March 10, 2016 at 7:30pm
The following resolution was duly offered and seconded, to wit:
Resolution No. 2016 - 14
RESOLUTION OF THE NYACK VILLAGE BOARD
APPROVING THE ANTIQUE AND CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE NIGHT
ON JUNE 2, 2016
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce has organized an event to be held on June 2, 2016, and
WHEREAS, the Chamber of Commerce has requested that the Village of Nyack participate in the event by closing the Riverspace lot; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees is desirous of supporting thAntique and Custome Motorcycle event;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE NYACK VILLAGE BOARD AS FOLLOWS:
That the Nyack Village Board hereby approves the event; and commends the efforts of the Chamber of Commerce in organizing the event.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Board directs the Nyack DPW and Nyack Parking Authority close the Riverspace lot, and coordinate with the applicant relative to the event.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote, which resulted as follows:
YeaNayAbstainAbsent
Mayor Laird-White[ ][ ][ ] [ x ]
Trustee Parker [ x ][ ] [ ][ ]
Trustee Hammond[ x ] [ ][ ][ ]
Trustee Foster [ x ][ ] [ ][ ]
Trustee Lorenzini[ x ][ ] [ ][ ]
Mary E. White, Village Clerk