Village of Bronxville

The board received an update on the flood mitigation project and a report from the Village Administrator regarding upcoming tax deadlines, holiday office closures, and new technology implementations. The meeting included a public hearing on new local legislation concerning standards for street excavation and restoration, which was subsequently adopted. The Board ratified a collective bargaining agreement with the Police Taylor Act Committee, authorized a multi-jurisdictional task force agreement for drug and alcohol enforcement, and acknowledged the annual examination of Justice Court records. Additionally, the 2016 meeting calendar was adopted, the Westchester County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan was approved, and a tax certiorari settlement for a local property was authorized.

The committee reviewed several applications. For the sign application at 131 Parkway Rd, the committee approved the application with a condition limiting the number of signs to two and requesting revised renderings. Regarding the awning application for 76 Pondfield Rd, concerns were raised about the size and potential protrusion, leading the committee to request a site visit. Finally, the site plan application for 8 Paddington Circle was deemed incomplete, with the committee advising that it requires review by the Zoning Board prior to further consideration by the Design Review Committee and Planning Board.

The board meeting addressed an appeal regarding the potential revocation of taxicab licenses for A Class Act, ultimately deciding to continue the existing licenses until May 31, 2001. Additionally, the Board authorized the preparation of a formal response to a report of examination conducted by the Office of the State Comptroller covering the period from June 1, 1998, to May 31, 1999. The Board also conducted a grievance hearing and discussed certiorari litigation during executive sessions.

The Planning Board approved a site plan application for a change of use at 80-82 Kraft Ave to establish a barber shop. Additionally, the Board approved a site plan application for 15 Dusenberry Rd, which involves a residential project comprising a front portico, an expanded kitchen, dining room, family room, and mudroom on the first floor, a master suite addition on the second floor, and the construction of two patio areas.

The meeting encompassed a budget work session, the annual reorganization of the board, and various administrative appointments. Discussions included the library budget and staff stipends. The board finalized appointments for key village officials and members of various committees, including finance, planning, design review, zoning, library, and ethics boards. Trustee liaison assignments were established, and resolutions were passed regarding operational protocols, such as appointing auditors, designating bank depositories, selecting official newspapers, and setting regular meeting dates. The meeting concluded with reports on the upcoming budget public hearing, census return rates, infrastructure projects concerning local flooding, and concerns regarding the Metro-North Third Track Project.