Briarcliff Manor public meetings in 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed an application for 292 Long Hill Road. The request to replace a non-conforming shed was denied because the proposed side yard dimension did not meet village code requirements.

• Denial of application V-8-2023 for 292 Long Hill Road
• Proposed side yard dimension of 8.05 feet failed to meet the 15-foot requirement

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider adopting amendments to Chapter 207 (Vehicles and Traffic) covering snow emergencies, vehicle storage/retrieval, and miscellaneous provisions. The board will also vote on appointing a new police officer, authorizing an agreement with Westchester County for mobile radios, and approving a retainer agreement assignment.

• Appoint Joseph Rinaldi as Police Officer Grade 2 at $117,076.86 annual salary
• Public hearing on amending Chapter 207 (snow emergencies, vehicle storage/retrieval, penalties)
• Authorize Village Manager to execute agreement with Westchester County for police mobile radios
• Authorize assignment of Lamb & Barnosky retainer agreement to Keane & Beane, P.C.
• Capital budget transfers and creation of new project line

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review agenda items including a public hearing on traffic law amendments, a police officer appointment, and several capital budget transfers. The most consequential item is a proposed $51,289.70 transfer from the General Fund to cover final costs of the Cross Access CBD-Parking Lot project, which exceeded its revised contract by $51,135.44 due to field change orders. The board will also discuss a design presentation for River Road at Route 9 and geotechnical proposals for 1050 Pleasantville Road.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter 207 (Vehicles and Traffic) regarding snow emergencies, vehicle storage/retrieval, and miscellaneous provisions
• Authorize Village Manager to execute agreement with Westchester County for mobile radios
• Authorize assignment of Lamb & Barnosky retainer agreement to Keane & Beane, P.C.
• Capital budget transfers: $26,000 for Fire & Amb Patio Upgrade, $15,250 for Chapp Rd/NYS Rt 100 design, $51,289.70 for Cross Access CBD-Parking Lot
• DTS Provident design presentation for River Road at Route 9

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a request for a 3-lot subdivision and a wetland permit for infrastructure replacement. The Village Engineer will also provide a report on ongoing projects.

• Review of 3-lot subdivision for 1.92-acre property at 205 River Road (Coolen Homes, Inc.)
• Review of wetland permit for culvert bridge, retaining walls, and roadbed at 279 Sleepy Hollow Road (Molinelli)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially schedule a public hearing on amendments to Chapter 207 (Vehicles and Traffic) regarding snow emergencies, vehicle storage/retrieval, and miscellaneous provisions. They will also consider authorizing the Village Manager to sign a no-cost agreement with Westchester County for remote access to land records, and make library board appointments.

• Schedule public hearing for Dec. 19 on amending Chapter 207 (snow emergencies, vehicle storage/retrieval, penalties)
• Authorize Village Manager to execute agreement with Westchester County for remote access to County Clerk's land records (no cost, term to Dec. 31, 2024)
• Appoint five Library Board members for terms expiring 2023-2028
• Proposed changes include impoundment for 3+ unpaid parking tickets or $500+ in penalties
• Penalties for violations up to $250 fine or 90 days imprisonment; unpaid fines may quadruple after 90 days

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review agenda items, including scheduling a public hearing on amending snow emergency and vehicle storage regulations, and authorizing the Village Manager to sign an agreement with Westchester County for remote access to land records. They will also discuss the decommissioning of the Long Hill Road Pump Station and the Fire Department Headquarters patio project, which includes purchasing a fire pit, chairs, and an awning.

• Schedule public hearing to amend Chapter 207 (Vehicles and Traffic) on snow emergencies and vehicle storage
• Authorize Village Manager to execute agreement with Westchester County for remote access to County Clerk's land records
• Discuss Long Hill Road Pump Station decommissioning
• Fire Department patio project: $5,500 gas fire pit, $2,100 Adirondack chairs/tables, $500 gas/electrical work, $8,500 Sunsetter awning
• Discuss Board of Trustees concerns and executive session on personnel

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will consider several resolutions at its November 28, 2023 regular meeting, including approving the annual audit report, authorizing capital budget transfers, closing out capital projects, and settling a utility tax dispute with Verizon. The board will also vote on requiring property owners on Creighton Lane to connect to the village sewer system and on supporting a new 'Friends of Briarcliff Parks and Recreation' fundraising group.

• Annual Audit Report for FY 2022-2023 by PKF O'Connor Davies
• Capital budget transfers totaling over $200,000 for police vehicle, DPW truck lift, epoxy traffic lines, and other projects
• Settlement agreement with Verizon New York Inc. for $1,000 in additional utility user's tax for periods up to September 30, 2022
• Resolution directing owners of 12, 24, and 66 Creighton Lane to abandon a failing private sewer line and connect to the village sewer at their own cost
• Resolution supporting creation of 'Friends of Briarcliff Parks and Recreation' group

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will review the annual audit report, approve capital budget transfers and project closeouts, and authorize a settlement agreement with Verizon. They will also discuss downtown mobility enhancements, amendments to the tree protection chapter, and appointments. The agenda includes a detailed capital projects expenditure report as of November 20, 2023.

• Annual Audit Report for FY 2022-2023 by PKF O'Connor Davies
• Capital Budget Transfers FY 2023-2024 and close out of capital projects
• Authorize Village Manager to execute a settlement agreement with Verizon
• Discuss amendments to Chapter 202 (Trees) including tree removal and replacement standards
• Discuss Downtown Mobility Enhancements

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will consider several routine items, including appointments, agreements, and a donation. The continued public hearing on a special use permit for a solar and battery storage project at 1856 Pleasantville Road will be immediately adjourned to a later date. The board will also vote on authorizing the Village Manager to execute agreements for a tri-village chlorination project, a planning consultant for a redevelopment RFEI, a DOT right-of-way, and a Flycar addendum.

• Continued public hearing for IPPsolar Integration LLC special use permit at 1856 Pleasantville Road, adjourned to a date to be determined
• Authorize inter-municipal agreement for Tri-Village Chlorination Project with Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown; Briarcliff Manor share 41.4%
• Authorize agreement with BFJ Planning for RFEI to redevelop 1050 Pleasantville Road for $17,500
• Appoint Nicole Kenneally as Deputy Village Treasurer at $95,000 annual salary, effective Dec 4, 2023
• Rescind Excelsior Plan option for employees hired after June 1, 2023

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss several community topics including downtown mobility enhancements, a speed limit study, and tree ordinance amendments. The meeting also includes discussion regarding a right of way agreement for plantings on Pine Road.

• Public Hearing: IPPsolar Integration LLC special use permit request at Chilmark Shopping Center
• Discussion: Downtown Mobility Enhancements project plans
• Discussion: Pine Road Right of Way Agreement involving Trump National Golf Club LLC
• Discussion: Village Wide Speed Limit Study
• Discussion: Amendments to Chapter 202 regarding Trees

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss a draft license and maintenance agreement with Trump National Golf Club LLC for plantings in the village right-of-way along Pine Road. The agreement would allow the golf club to install and maintain trees, hedges, and other plants in the village-owned property, with the village retaining rights to modify or remove them. The board will also consider an alternate replanting plan proposed by the Environmental Advisory Council.

• Draft license and maintenance agreement with Trump National Golf Club LLC for plantings in village right-of-way along Pine Road
• Agreement includes indemnification and insurance requirements for the licensee
• Village retains right to relocate, remove, or modify plantings without notice
• Environmental Advisory Council proposes alternate replanting plan with native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Mayor and Board of Trustees are holding a work session to discuss capital projects. The agenda includes only a capital projects update and board discussion, with no specific items listed.

• Capital projects update and board discussion

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider amending the employee handbook regarding separation of employment and vacation payouts. They will also vote to accept a $20,000 grant from the New York State Department of State for AED upgrades.

• Acceptance of Planning Board member Malcolm Netburn's resignation
• Proposed amendment to Employee Handbook section 802 regarding separation of employment notice periods
• Acceptance of a $20,000 New York State Department of State grant for AED upgrades
• Authorization for Village Manager to execute the AED upgrade agreement

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is discussing a draft local law to provide a 10% property tax exemption for qualified volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. The proposal includes options for lifetime exemptions for long-term members and benefits for unremarried surviving spouses. The meeting also includes discussions on tree ordinances and AED upgrades.

• Proposed 10% property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers
• Estimated $12,240 tax redistribution for the 2023/24 period
• Authorization of a grant for AED upgrades via the NYS Department of State
• Discussion of amending Chapter 20 regarding trees
• Review of Village Employee Handbook regarding separation of employment

Planning Board

The Briarcliff Manor Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on October 12, 2023, reviewing several applications. Key items include a site plan re-approval for a mixed-use redevelopment at 157 North State Road, a public hearing for an event space at 127 Woodside Avenue, a 3-lot subdivision at 205 River Road, and a steep slope permit at 16 Hall Road. The board will also hear the Village Engineer's report and approve minutes.

• Site plan re-approval for mixed-use commercial/residential redevelopment at 157 North State Road (PB-21-2020)
• Public hearing for event space addition at 127 Woodside Avenue (PB-6-2023)
• 3-lot subdivision of 1.92-acre property at 205 River Road (PB-10-2023)
• Steep slope permit for retaining wall at 16 Hall Road (PB-11-2023)
• Village Engineer's report on ongoing projects

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold continued public hearings and potentially adopt two local laws: one amending Chapter 186 (Streets and Sidewalks) to require property owners to maintain and repair sidewalks, and another amending Chapter 220-17 to require the Board of Appeals to meet monthly. The board will also review the Village Justice Court annual auditor's report, accept a library donation, and authorize an employment agreement with the police lieutenant.

• Adoption of sidewalk maintenance law (Chapter 186, Article V) with fines up to $500
• Adoption of Board of Appeals amendments (Chapter 220-17) with SEQR negative declaration
• Village Justice Court Annual Auditor's Report for FY 2022-2023
• Acceptance of donation from Friends of the Briarcliff Manor Public Library
• Authorize Village Manager to execute employment agreement with Police Lieutenant

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees is meeting in a work session that begins with an executive session for trustee interviews. Following that, the board will review agenda items including continued public hearings on street and sidewalk amendments and the Board of Appeals, the Village Justice Court annual auditor's report, a library donation, and authorizing the village manager to execute an employment agreement with the police lieutenant.

• Continued public hearing to amend Chapter 186, Streets and Sidewalks, Article V
• Continued public hearing to amend Chapter 220-17, Board of Appeals
• Village Justice Court Annual Auditor's Report for FY 2022-2023
• Acceptance of a donation from Friends of the Briarcliff Manor Public Library
• Authorize Village Manager to execute employment agreement with Police Lieutenant

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will vote on promoting John Raffaele to Police Sergeant, approve several budget transfers and amendments for FY 2023-2024, and authorize a tax refund to Wells Fargo. The agenda also includes routine reports and public comments.

• Promotion of John Raffaele to Police Sergeant at $140,968.79 annually
• Budget transfer of $25,970.64 for sewer debt payment
• Budget transfers totaling $30,968.50 for emergency water main repair on Chappaqua Road/Route 100
• Budget amendment of $148.00 for unclaimed bail money write-off
• Tax certiorari refund of $2,448.34 to Wells Fargo for 1050 Pleasantville Road

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review agenda items including a police sergeant promotion, budget transfers and amendments for FY 2023-2024, a tax certiorari settlement, a Little League donation, and a proposed volunteer firefighter tax exemption. The board will also discuss creating a Friends of Briarcliff Manor Parks and Recreation account and schedule a work session on mobility.

• Police Sergeant Promotion
• Budget Transfers: Sewer Debt Additional Funds ($25,970.64), Emergency Water Main Repair and Design Work – Chappaqua Road and Route 100 ($30,968.50), Unclaimed Bail Money
• Tax Certiorari – 1050 Pleasantville Road (refund of $2,448.34)
• Little League Donation: New batting cage at Lynn McCrum Field (estimated $25,000-$30,000)
• Volunteer Firefighter Tax Exemption (draft local law, 10% exemption, 30 members qualify)

Planning Board

The Briarcliff Manor Planning Board will review several site plans, sign permits, and a mandatory tree planting plan, and will comment on a proposed zoning text amendment. The most significant item is a site plan re-approval for a mixed-use redevelopment at 157 North State Road. The board will also hear the Village Engineer's report on ongoing projects.

• Site plan re-approval for mixed-use redevelopment at 157 North State Road (PB-21-2020)
• Site plan for event space at 127 Woodside Avenue (PB-6-2023)
• Sign permits at 1270 and 1250 Pleasantville Road (PB-7-2023, PB-8-2023)
• Mandatory Tree Planting Plan for garage addition at 322 South State Road (PB-9-2023)
• Comments on zoning text amendment to Chapter 220-17 (Board of Appeals)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to sidewalk maintenance and installation rules (Chapter 186) and to the Board of Appeals procedures (Chapter 220-17). The board will also consider a special use permit for a solar battery storage project at 1856 Pleasantville Road, which is expected to be adjourned, and will vote on school speed limit changes, budget transfers, and a construction bid for River Road Islands and Law Park Parking Lot.

• Continued public hearing for IPPsolar Integration LLC special use permit at 1856 Pleasantville Road (to be adjourned)
• Public hearing to amend Chapter 186, Streets and Sidewalks, Article V (sidewalk maintenance and installation)
• Public hearing to amend Chapter 220-17, Board of Appeals (zoning variances)
• Amendment to Chapter 207, Vehicles and Traffic, Schedule III (school speed limits)
• Award of bid for River Road Islands and Law Park Parking Lot Project

The Board awarded a construction contract to ELQ Industries, Inc. and approved $190,000 in budget transfers for parking and paving projects. It also amended school speed limits on Ingham Road and Pleasantville Road. Three public hearings were opened and subsequently adjourned to future dates.

• Awarded River Road Islands and Law Park Parking Lot contract to ELQ Industries, Inc. for $138,715.90
• Rejected VAD Construction Corp. bid due to material inconsistencies and errors
• Approved $190,000 in budget transfers for Cross Access CBD Parking Lot and River Rd/Law Park projects
• Amended school speed limits on Ingham Road (15 mph) and Pleasantville Road (20 mph)
• Adjourned IPPsolar Integration LLC Special Use Permit hearing to November 14, 2023
• Adjourned public hearing to amend Chapter 186 (Streets and Sidewalks) to October 3, 2023
• Adjourned public hearing to amend Chapter 220-17 (Board of Appeals) to October 3, 2023
• Accepted resignation of Mary Torres from Sustainability Advisory Committee

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review agenda items including a continued public hearing on a special use permit for IPPsolar Integration LLC at Chilmark Shopping Center, public hearings on amendments to chapters on streets and sidewalks and the Board of Appeals, a school speed limit amendment, budget transfers, a bid award for the River Road Islands and Law Park Parking Lot Project, and a resignation from the Sustainability Advisory Committee. They will also discuss a presentation on library HVAC upgrades and a CREST grant.

• Continued public hearing: Special Use Permit for IPPsolar Integration LLC, Chilmark Shopping Center, 1856 Pleasantville Road
• Public hearing: Amend Chapter 186, Streets and Sidewalks, Article V
• Public hearing: Amend Chapter 220-17, Board of Appeals
• Award of bid: River Road Islands and Law Park Parking Lot Project
• Presentation and discussion: Library HVAC and CREST Grant

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 15, 2023, to decide on several items, including accepting a trustee's resignation, authorizing a tax refund, amending the budget, scheduling public hearings on local laws, and awarding bids for village projects. The most consequential item is a $48,947.77 tax certiorari refund to Ridgewood Briarcliff Owner LLC for 345 Scarborough Road, which will reduce the village's tax refund balance to $51,052.23.

• Accept resignation of Trustee Edward E. Midgley effective August 7, 2023
• Authorize $48,947.77 tax refund to Ridgewood Briarcliff Owner LLC for 345 Scarborough Road (Parcel ID 97.16-1-1)
• Budget amendment to increase revenue by $500 from unclaimed bail money
• Schedule public hearings for September 5, 2023: amend Chapter 186 (sidewalks), Chapter 220-17 (Board of Appeals), and Chapter 207-6 (school zone speed limit)
• Award bids for emergency lighting, annual paving, and cross access electrical projects

The Board of Trustees approved a tax refund for Ridgewood Briarcliff Owner LLC and authorized several year-end budget transfers. Public hearings were scheduled for September 5 to discuss amendments to the Board of Appeals and Streets and Sidewalks laws.

• Approved $48,947.77 tax refund for 345 Scarborough Road (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment to increase revenue by $500.00 for unclaimed bail money (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Sept 5 to amend Chapter 186, Streets and Sidewalks, Article V (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Sept 5 to amend Chapter 220-17, Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved year-end budget transfers for General, Water, and Library Funds (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review agenda items including accepting a trustee's resignation, a tax certiorari for 345 Scarborough Road, a budget amendment for unclaimed bail money, scheduling public hearings on street and sidewalk amendments, and awarding bids for emergency lighting, annual paving, and cross-access electrical projects. They will also discuss the library HVAC and authorizing equipment for the Tri-Village chlorination project. The agenda includes numerous budget transfers and adjustments for the fiscal year ending 2022/23.

• Acceptance of resignation of Trustee Midgley
• Tax certiorari for 345 Scarborough Road
• Budget amendment for unclaimed bail money
• Award of bid for annual paving project
• Award of bid for emergency lighting (furnish, install, repair)

Planning Board

The Briarcliff Manor Planning Board will review two applications: a site plan for four additional generators and chiller upgrades at 333 South Highland Avenue, and a sign permit for Taco Bell at 265 South Highland Avenue. The board will also hear the Village Engineer's report on ongoing projects and consider minutes. The next meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2023.

• Site plan review for four additional generators and chiller replacement/upgrade at 333 South Highland Avenue (PB-4-2023)
• Sign permit application for Taco Bell at 265 South Highland Avenue (PB-5-2023)
• Village Engineer's report on ongoing projects
• Next meeting scheduled for September 14, 2023; next submission date August 25, 2023

The Planning Board approved a site plan for equipment upgrades at 333 South Highland Avenue and a sign permit for Taco Bell at 265 South Highland Avenue. The board also approved the minutes from the July 13, 2023 meeting.

• Approved site plan for four additional generators and chiller upgrades at 333 South Highland Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved sign permit for Keystone Enterprise Holding LLC (Taco Bell) at 265 South Highland Avenue with ARAC amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Briarcliff Manor Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two applications for properties where building permits were denied due to zoning nonconformities. The board will consider whether to grant variances for the proposed construction.

• 120 Fuller Road: proposed addition exceeds max gross floor area (4,913 SF vs 4,098 SF allowed), building coverage (15.3% vs 15.0% max), and includes two housekeeping units (only one permitted)
• 697 Sleepy Hollow Road: proposed deck would be 12'10" from side lot line, but 22 feet required

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold several continued public hearings, including a special use permit for a Tesla Megapack battery energy storage system at the Chilmark Shopping Center, 1856 Pleasantville Road, which is being adjourned to a later date. The board will also hear continued matters on a solar permit at 333 South Highland Avenue, a school zone speed limit amendment, and senior citizen tax exemption income limits. Additionally, the board will vote on appointments, agreements, a bid award, equipment purchases, and a budget transfer.

• Appoint Mackenzie Farrell as Police Officer Grade 5 at $82,325.67 annual salary
• Continued public hearing: IPPsolar Integration LLC special use permit for Tesla Megapack BESS at 1856 Pleasantville Road (adjourned)
• Continued public hearing: 333 South Highland LLC special use permit for Skae Power Solutions
• Authorize agreements: wireless cellular easements, DASNY grants for Club Trail and mini excavator
• Award bid for new parking lot and retaining wall construction (cross access)

The Board of Trustees approved a special permit for Skae Power Solutions to install four diesel generators and replace two chillers at an existing data center. The Board also appointed a new police officer and adjourned a separate public hearing regarding IPPsolar Integration LLC.

• Approved appointment of Mackenzie Farrell as Police Officer Grade 5 at an annual salary of $82,325.67 (Unanimous)
• Approved special permit for Skae Power Solutions at 333 South Highland Avenue to install four diesel generators and replace two chillers (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 333 South Highland Avenue special permit (Unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing for IPPsolar Integration LLC at 1856 Pleasantville Road to September 5, 2023 (Unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review agenda items including appointments, public hearings, and agreements. They will discuss proposed amendments to the Village Code regarding sidewalk maintenance (Chapter 186, Article V) and the Board of Appeals (Chapter 220-17), as well as the annual paving project. Several items are continued public hearings, including special use permits for solar installations and amendments to speed limits and senior tax exemptions.

• Continued public hearing: special use permit for IPPsolar Integration LLC at Chilmark Shopping Center, 1856 Pleasantville Road
• Continued public hearing: special use permit for 333 South Highland LLC, Skae Power Solutions, 333 South Highland Avenue
• Authorize Village Manager to execute DASNY grant agreements for Club Trail and pump station decommissioning, and for purchase of mini excavator and trailer
• Award of bid for new parking lot and retaining wall construction (cross access)
• Budget transfer for emergency sewer repair

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a sign permit for a business on Pleasantville Road. The Board also voted to waive a public hearing for a site plan involving generators and chillers at 333 South Highland Avenue.

• Approved sign permit application for Jaipur Xpress at 1116 Pleasantville Road (unanimous)
• Waived public hearing for 333 South Highland LLC/Skae Power Solutions site plan (unanimous)
• Approved May 11, 2023 minutes

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold two continued public hearings and consider adopting local laws to set a 20 mph school zone on Pleasantville Road and to increase income limits for senior citizen property tax exemptions. The board will also vote on budget transfers to close out capital projects and on amending the master fee schedule.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of 20 mph speed limit in school zone on Pleasantville Road near Briarcliff High School (444 Pleasantville Road)
• Public hearing and possible adoption of increased income limits for senior citizen real property tax exemptions (new 50% exemption for incomes up to $50,000)
• Budget transfers totaling $83,549.43 to close out capital projects, including $46,340 for pool renovation design
• Close out of 25 capital projects with remaining balances totaling $9,893.34 moved to debt service
• Amend master fee schedule (tax receiver title search fee from $350)

The Board of Trustees approved several capital project budget transfers and closed out completed projects for FY 2022-2023. They also amended the Master Fee Schedule and extended a municipal cleaning services contract. Two public hearings regarding speed limits and senior tax exemptions were adjourned.

• Approved budget transfers and Capital Project Close Outs for FY 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Master Fee Schedule amendments for Tax Receiver and Recreation fees (unanimous)
• Authorized contract extension with Superior Building Maintenance at $4,717.98 per month (unanimous)
• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous, one abstention)
• Adjourned public hearing on school zone speed limits to July 25, 2023 (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing on senior citizen real property tax exemptions to July 25, 2023 (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review and likely act on several items, including continued public hearings on school zone speed limits and senior citizen tax exemptions, a bid award for a new parking lot and retaining wall, and a contract extension for building maintenance. The board will also consider amending the master fee schedule and approving budget transfers for capital project closeouts.

• Continued public hearing to amend Chapter 207-6 (Vehicles and Traffic) on school zone speed limits
• Continued public hearing to amend Chapter 195 to increase income limits for senior citizen real property tax exemptions
• Authorize Village Manager to execute contract extension with Superior Building Maintenance
• Award of bid for new parking lot and retaining wall construction (cross access)
• Amend master fee schedule

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and action items. The main item is a continued public hearing on a special use permit for a Tesla battery energy storage system at the Chilmark Shopping Center, 1856 Pleasantville Road. The board will also hear a second special use permit request for a solar project at 333 South Highland Avenue, and consider amendments to the village code regarding school zone speed limits and senior citizen property tax exemptions. Additionally, the board will vote on authorizing the Village Manager to execute agreements and award a bid for parking lot and retaining wall construction.

• Continued public hearing: special use permit for IPPsolar Integration LLC, Tesla Megapack battery storage (11,750.4 kWh) at Chilmark Shopping Center, 1856 Pleasantville Road
• Continued public hearing: special use permit for 333 South Highland LLC, Skae Power Solutions, 333 South Highland Avenue
• Public hearing: amend Chapter 207-6 (Vehicles and Traffic) to change school zone speed limits
• Public hearing: amend Chapter 195 to increase income limits for senior citizen real property tax exemptions
• Authorize Village Manager to execute agreements: contract extension with Superior Building Maintenance; amendment of access and utility easements for wireless cellular agreements; award bid for new parking lot and retaining wall construction (cross access)

The Board of Trustees adjourned public hearings regarding two special use permits, school zone speed limits, and senior citizen tax exemption income limits. The Board also approved the minutes from the June 6, 2023 meeting.

• Adjourned IPPsolar Integration LLC special use permit hearing to July 25, 2023 (unanimous)
• Adjourned 333 South Highland LLC special use permit hearing to July 25, 2023 (unanimous)
• Adjourned school zone speed limit amendment hearing to July 11, 2023 (unanimous)
• Adjourned senior citizen real property tax exemption income limit hearing to July 11, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2023 regular meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review agenda items, including continued public hearings on special use permits for solar installations at two locations, a speed limit amendment for a school zone, and a proposed increase in income limits for senior citizen property tax exemptions. The board will also consider authorizing the village manager to execute contract extensions and easement amendments, and award a bid for new parking lot and retaining wall construction.

• Continued public hearing: Special use permit for IPPsolar Integration LLC at Chilmark Shopping Center, 1856 Pleasantville Road
• Continued public hearing: Special use permit for 333 South Highland LLC (Skae Power Solutions) at 333 South Highland Avenue
• Continued public hearing: Amend Chapter 207-6 to change maximum speed limit in school zone
• Public hearing: Amend Chapter 195 to increase income limits for senior citizen real property tax exemptions
• Award of bid for new parking lot and retaining wall construction (cross access)

Planning Board

The Briarcliff Manor Planning Board will review a sign permit application for Jaipore Xpress at 1116 Pleasantville Road, hear the Village Engineer's report on ongoing projects, and approve minutes. The meeting is a regular session with public participation available remotely.

• Sign permit application PB-3-2023 for Jaipore Xpress at 1116 Pleasantville Road
• Village Engineer's report on ongoing projects
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for July 13, 2023; submission deadline June 23, 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Briarcliff Manor Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting on June 7, 2023, to consider three variance applications, each previously denied due to nonconformity with village zoning codes. The applications involve a second-floor addition at 20 Tulip Road, and in-ground swimming pools at 31 Locust Road and 50 Ridgecrest Road. The board will decide whether to grant variances from the required setbacks and lot size regulations.

• V-2-2023: 20 Tulip Road - second-floor addition, side yard setback 15.2 ft proposed vs 16 ft required
• V-3-2023: 31 Locust Road - in-ground pool, lot area 20,494 sq ft vs 30,000 sq ft required, side yard 36.7 ft vs 40 ft required
• V-4-2023: 50 Ridgecrest Road - in-ground pool, front yard setback 62.92 ft vs 100 ft required

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing and considering adoption of a local law to set a 20 mph school zone speed limit on Pleasantville Road near Briarcliff High School. The board will also vote on continuing the village counsel agreement, accepting a land donation for a future park, scheduling a public hearing on senior tax exemption income limits, and awarding a bid for summer transportation services.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of 20 mph speed limit on Pleasantville Road near 444 Pleasantville Road (school zone)
• Authorize Village Manager to continue engagement with McCarthy Fingar LLP for legal services
• Acceptance of 40.55-acre land donation from Ronald E. Gutfleish and Stacey Sorrow for future public park (life estate reserved)
• Schedule public hearing to amend Chapter 195 to increase income limits for senior citizen real property tax exemptions
• Award of bid for summer transportation services

The Board approved the acceptance of a land donation from Ronald E. Gutfleish and Stacey Sorrow for use as a park lot. The Board also authorized continued legal services with McCarthy Fingar LLP and awarded a summer transportation contract.

• Approved land donation from Ronald E. Gutfleish and Stacey Sorrow for outdoor recreation (4-0)
• Approved continued engagement of McCarthy Fingar LLP for legal services (4-0)
• Awarded Summer Transportation Services bid to Briarcliff Bus Co., Inc. (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for June 20, 2023, to increase senior citizen real property tax exemption income limits (4-0)
• Adjourned public hearing on school zone speed limit changes to June 20, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved May 16, 2023 regular meeting minutes (4-0)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will review agenda items at a work session, including a public hearing to amend the speed limit in a school zone, authorizing an agreement with McCarthy Fingar LLP, accepting a land donation, scheduling a hearing on senior tax exemption income limits, and awarding a bid for summer transportation services.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter 207-6, Vehicles and Traffic, Maximum Speed Limit (School Zone)
• Authorize Village Manager to execute agreement with McCarthy Fingar LLP
• Acceptance of land donation
• Schedule public hearing to amend Chapter 195 to increase income limits for senior citizen real property tax exemptions
• Award of bid for summer transportation services

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees is holding continued public hearings on special use permits for battery energy storage systems (BESS) at the Chilmark Shopping Center (1856 Pleasantville Road) and 345 Scarborough Road, plus a new hearing for a solar project at 333 South Highland Avenue. The board will also consider amendments to chapters on streets/sidewalks and solar/alternative energy, and several administrative items including agreements, budget amendments, and a bond resolution.

• Continued public hearing: BESS special use permit, IPPsolar Integration LLC, 1856 Pleasantville Road (Chilmark Shopping Center)
• Continued public hearing: special use permit, Briarcliff Solar LLC, 345 Scarborough Road
• Public hearing: special use permit, 333 South Highland LLC (Skae Power Solutions), 333 South Highland Avenue
• Authorize Village Manager to execute agreements: OVAC General EMT, OVAC Flycar Amendment, Cohen Law Group cable franchise retainer, Town of Ossining paving Tappan Terrace
• Capital Bond Resolution for Library LED lights

The Board determined that the proposed solar facility at 345 Scarborough Road may have significant environmental impacts, requiring an Environmental Impact Statement. The Board also adopted local law amendments regarding streets, sidewalks, and solar energy PILOTs.

• Issued SEQR Positive Declaration for Briarcliff Solar at 345 Scarborough Road (5-0)
• Adopted local law amendment to Chapter 186, Streets and Sidewalks (5-0)
• Adopted local law amendment to Chapter 178, Solar and Alternative Energy PILOT (5-0)
• Adjourned IPPsolar Integration LLC public hearing to June 20, 2023 (5-0)
• Adjourned Skae Power Solutions public hearing to June 20, 2023 (5-0)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review agenda items, including continued public hearings on special use permits for solar projects at Chilmark Shopping Center and 345 Scarborough Road, and a new hearing for a solar permit at 333 South Highland Avenue. They will also discuss amending chapters on streets, solar energy, and speed limits, and consider authorizing the village manager to execute several agreements, including a cable franchise retainer and paving Tappan Terrace. Budget amendments and a bond resolution for library LED lights are also on the agenda.

• Continued public hearing: Special use permit for IPPsolar Integration LLC at Chilmark Shopping Center, 1856 Pleasantville Road
• Continued public hearing: Special use permit for Briarcliff Solar, LLC at 345 Scarborough Road
• Public hearing: Special use permit for 333 South Highland LLC, Skae Power Solutions, 333 South Highland Avenue
• Authorize Village Manager to execute agreements: OVAC General EMT, OVAC Flycar Amendment, Cohen Law Group retainer, Town of Ossining paving Tappan Terrace
• Amendment to Capital Budget 2023/2024 and Capital Bond Resolution for Library LED lights

Planning Board

The Briarcliff Manor Planning Board will review a site plan amendment and sign permit for a specialty wine warehouse at 600 Albany Road to add limited retail space, and a sign permit for a photography business at 1253 Pleasantville Road. The board will also provide a recommendation to the Board of Trustees on a special use permit for four additional generators and chiller upgrades at 333 South Highland Avenue. Additionally, the board will discuss three denied zoning board applications for residential alterations and pool installations, and hear the Village Engineer's report on ongoing projects.

• Site plan amendment for Morrell and Company The Wine Emporium at 600 Albany Road to add limited retail space
• Sign permit application for Jesse Rinka Photography at 1253 Pleasantville Road
• Special use permit recommendation for Skae Power Solutions at 333 South Highland Avenue for four generators and chiller upgrades
• ZBA case V-2-2023: 20 Tulip Road - denied due to side yard setback nonconformity (15.2 ft proposed vs 16 ft required)
• ZBA cases V-3-2023 and V-4-2023: pool applications denied for lot size and setback nonconformities

The Planning Board approved a site plan amendment for a wine storage facility to add retail space and granted a sign permit for a photography business. The Board also discussed a special use permit for generators and chillers at 333 South Highland Avenue, requesting further sound mitigation and an acoustical review.

• Approved site plan amendment and sign permit for Morrell and Company The Wine Emporium, Ltd. at 600 Albany Road (unanimous)
• Approved sign permit application for Jesse Rinka Photography at 1253 Pleasantville Road (unanimous)
• Recommended Special Use Permit for generators and chillers at 333 South Highland Avenue to Board of Trustees, pending sound mitigation and acoustical review
• Approved April 13, 2023 minutes

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees is holding continued public hearings on three local laws: amending Chapter 186 (Streets and Sidewalks) to update street opening permit requirements, amending Chapter 195 to adjust the hotel room occupancy tax, and amending Chapter 178 to modify the alternative energy system PILOT program. The board will also consider several resolutions, including the FY22/23 quarterly financial report, capital bond resolutions for FY23/24, a cooperative bid agreement with BOCES of Nassau County, a special use permit for 333 South Highland Avenue, and appointing a Climate Smart Task Force coordinator. The meeting includes public comments and committee reports.

• Continued public hearing on Chapter 186 street opening permit amendments (fees, deposits, insurance)
• Continued public hearing on Chapter 195 hotel room occupancy tax
• Continued public hearing on Chapter 178 solar and alternative energy PILOT
• Capital bond resolutions for FY23/24
• Special use permit request for 333 South Highland Avenue (Skae Power Solutions)

The Board of Trustees approved serial bonds to fund ambulance equipment, a Fire Chief vehicle, and pool renovation planning. They also approved a quarterly financial report and a local law regarding hotel room occupancy tax. Public hearings on streets and solar energy were adjourned.

• Approved $180,030 in serial bonds for ambulance equipment ($11,220), a Fire Chief vehicle ($87,210), and pool renovation planning ($81,600) (Unanimous)
• Approved local law to amend Chapter 195, Taxation, Article VII Hotel Room Occupancy Tax (Unanimous)
• Accepted quarterly financial report for Sept 1, 2022 to Feb 28, 2023, including budget transfers and donations (Unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing to amend Chapter 186, Streets and Sidewalks to May 16, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing to amend Chapter 178, Solar and Alternative Energy, Article III, Alternate Energy System PILOT to May 16, 2023 (Unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 operating budget, capital budget, and tax levy. The total operating budget is $44,649,521, with a real estate tax levy of $13,946,752. The capital budget totals $6,381,823, funding projects like the Law Drainage Basin ($1.4M), Mobility Enhancements in the CBD ($1.35M), and a radio system replacement for fire protection ($500,000). The tax rate is estimated at $6.0616 per $1,000 for the Town of Ossining portion.

• Adoption of FY 2023-24 budget: $44,649,521 total, with $13,946,752 raised by real estate tax levy
• Capital budget of $6,381,823, including $1.4M for Law Drainage Basin and $1.35M for CBD mobility enhancements
• Fire protection capital: $500,000 for radio system replacement, $115,000 for SCBA packs, $87,345 for utility truck
• Water main replacement at Albany Post Road / Sleepy Hollow Road: $125,000
• Tax levy and warrant adoption for FY 2023-2024

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees is holding continued public hearings on the FY 2023-2024 tentative budget, a property tax levy override, a hotel room occupancy tax amendment, and two solar special use permits. The board may also vote to adopt the tax override and hotel tax changes, and will consider awarding a grant for a trailway connection.

• Continued public hearing on FY 2023-2024 tentative budget
• Possible adoption of local law to override property tax cap (General Municipal Law §3-c)
• Continued hearing on amending hotel room occupancy tax (3% rate)
• Special use permit for Briarcliff Solar LLC at 345 Scarborough Road
• Special use permit for IPPsolar Integration LLC at Chilmark Shopping Center, 1856 Pleasantville Road

The Board adopted a local law authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the limit established in General Municipal Law §3-c. It also awarded a contract for the North County Trailway Connection project to Westchester Hills Landscaping Inc. Several public hearings regarding the budget and solar permits were adjourned to future dates.

• Adopted local law authorizing property tax levy in excess of General Municipal Law §3-c limit (5-0)
• Awarded Hudson River Valley Greenway Grant contract to Westchester Hills Landscaping Inc. for $74,745 (5-0)
• Approved membership of Isabella Florez Monroy to the Scarborough Engine Company (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 4, 2023 regular and organizational meetings (5-0)
• Adjourned FY 2023-2024 Tentative Budget public hearing to April 25, 2023 (5-0)
• Adjourned Hotel Room Occupancy Tax public hearing to May 2, 2023 (5-0)
• Adjourned Alternate Energy System PILOT public hearing to May 2, 2023 (5-0)
• Adjourned solar special use permit hearings for 345 Scarborough Road and Chilmark Shopping Center to May 16, 2023 (5-0)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees is holding a work session to review several continued public hearings, including the tentative FY 23-24 budget, a property tax levy override, hotel room occupancy tax changes, solar energy system PILOT amendments, and special use permits for solar projects. They will also discuss a special permit request for Skae Power Solutions at 333 South Highland Avenue and consider awarding a bid for a trail connection grant.

• Continued public hearing: Tentative Budget FY 23-24
• Continued public hearing: Property tax levy in excess of General Municipal Law §3-c limit
• Continued public hearing: Amend Chapter 195 hotel room occupancy tax
• Continued public hearing: Special use permit for Briarcliff Solar LLC at 345 Scarborough Road
• Discuss special permit request by Skae Power Solutions at 333 South Highland Avenue

Planning Board

The Briarcliff Manor Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to review several applications, including a site plan for a commercial property, a recommendation for a special use permit for a battery energy storage system, a site plan amendment for a wine storage facility, and a steep slope permit for a retaining wall. The board will also hear the Village Engineer's report and approve minutes.

• Site plan approval for Consolidated Scaffold Co. at 108 Woodside Avenue
• Special Use Permit recommendation for IPPSolar Integration LLC/Chilmark Shopping Center BESS project at 1856 Pleasantville Road
• Site plan amendment and sign permit for Morrell and Company Wine Emporium at 600 Albany Road
• Steep slope permit for Balzaretti at 189 Hirst Road
• Village Engineer's report on ongoing projects

The Planning Board approved a site plan for structures at 108 Woodside Avenue and a steep slope permit for 189 Hirst Road. The Board also recommended a Battery Energy Storage System project at 1856 Pleasantville Road to the Board of Trustees.

• Approved site plan for Consolidated Scaffold Co. at 108 Woodside Avenue (unanimous)
• Recommended Special Use Permit for Battery Energy Storage System at 1856 Pleasantville Road to Board of Trustees
• Waived public hearing for Morrell and Company The Wine Emporium, Ltd. site plan amendment at 600 Albany Road (unanimous)
• Approved steep slope permit for 189 Hirst Road subject to Village Engineer drainage review (unanimous)
• Approved March 9, 2023 minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Briarcliff Manor Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider two applications that were previously denied due to code nonconformities. The board will review a special permit denial for a property at 235 Elm Road and a home addition denial at 22 Rosemont Lane. Both items are on the agenda for discussion or potential action.

• V-3-2022: Special permit denied for 235 Elm Road (Yeshivath Viznitz Dkhal Torath Chaim) because Elm Road is a local road, not a state/county/collector road as required by Section 220-6J(a)
• V-2-2023: Addition/deck denied at 22 Rosemont Lane (Taxin) for multiple yard and floor area violations, including 15 ft side yard vs 30 ft required and 7,011 sq ft GFA vs 5,285 sq ft max

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review agenda items including public hearings on the fiscal year 2023-2024 tentative budget and a property tax levy exceeding the state limit, as well as a tax certiorari for Sleepy Hollow Country Club. The board will also discuss proposed sanitation operational changes, such as switching to once-weekly garbage and recycling, which could save an estimated $6,224 to $19,251 annually.

• Public hearing on FY 2023-2024 tentative budget
• Public hearing on property tax levy exceeding General Municipal Law §3-c limit
• Tax certiorari for Sleepy Hollow Country Club
• Sanitation changes: options include once-weekly garbage/recycling, moving condo pickup to Thursdays, and eliminating 5th Wednesdays
• Estimated annual savings from sanitation changes: $718 to $19,251

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Mayor and Board of Trustees will hold an organizational meeting to administer the oath of office to newly elected officials, make appointments to village boards and commissions, and approve several policies including procurement, investment, fund balance, and fixed asset policies. The board will also designate banks and official newspapers for the village. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on setting up the village's governance for the year.

• Oath of office for Mayor Steven A. Vescio and Trustees Peter S. Chatzky and Edward E. Midgley
• Appointment of Peter S. Chatzky as Deputy Mayor
• Designation of TD Bank, JP Morgan Chase, Webster Bank, Glens Falls National Bank, and NYCLASS as depositories
• Designation of Journal News and The Gazette as official village newspapers
• Approval of procurement policy with bidding thresholds ($20,000 for purchases, $35,000 for public works)

The Board of Trustees swore in elected officials and unanimously approved a series of administrative appointments, board memberships, and operational policies. The board also designated official banks and newspapers for the village.

• Approved mayoral appointments for Deputy Mayor and various board liaisons (unanimous)
• Approved trustee assignments for major goals including infrastructure and land planning (unanimous)
• Approved appointments for Village Manager, Treasurer, Clerk, and other professional staff (unanimous)
• Approved appointments for Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and other advisory committees (unanimous)
• Set regular meeting schedule for first and third Tuesdays of each month (unanimous)
• Designated TD Bank, JP Morgan Chase, Webster Bank, Glens Falls National Bank, and NYCLASS as depositaries (5-0)
• Designated Journal News and The Gazette as official village newspapers (unanimous)
• Approved amended Procurement, Investment, Fund Balance, and Fixed Asset policies (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold two public hearings: one on the tentative FY 2023-2024 budget and another on a proposed local law to override the state property tax cap. The board will also consider authorizing a $187,735.72 tax refund to Sleepy Hollow Country Club following a tax certiorari settlement.

• Public hearing on FY 2023-2024 tentative budget
• Public hearing on property tax levy override (General Municipal Law §3-c)
• Resolution to adopt tax levy override local law
• Tax certiorari refund of $187,735.72 to Sleepy Hollow Country Club
• Authorization of refund charges to accounts A.0601 and A1964.423

The Board approved a tax certiorari refund for the Sleepy Hollow Country Club. Public hearings regarding the FY 2023-2024 tentative budget and a property tax levy local law were opened and then adjourned to April 18, 2023.

• Approved $187,735.72 tax refund to Sleepy Hollow Country Club (unanimous)
• Adjourned FY 2023-2024 tentative budget public hearing to April 18, 2023 (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing for property tax levy local law to April 18, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings and discussions. Key items include a tree inventory presentation, a continued special use permit hearing for a solar project at 345 Scarborough Road, and hearings on amending local laws for street openings, hotel occupancy tax, and solar energy systems. The board will also consider fee schedule changes, appointments, and a grant acceptance.

• Tree Inventory Management Presentation by ArborPro
• Continued Public Hearing: Special Use Permit for Briarcliff Solar, LLC at 345 Scarborough Road (adjourned to April 18)
• Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 186, Streets and Sidewalks (street opening permits)
• Public Hearing: Amend Chapter 195, Taxation, Article VII Hotel Room Occupancy Tax
• Resolution: Accept Downtown Improvement Grant (DIG) PILOT Program from Westchester County

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review agenda items, including a continued public hearing for a special use permit for Briarcliff Solar at 345 Scarborough Road, which will be adjourned to April 18, 2023. They will also discuss the draft Environmental Assessment Form Part 2 for the solar project, which identifies potential impacts such as tree loss and stormwater runoff. Other items include public hearings on amending chapters for streets, taxation (hotel room occupancy tax), and solar/alternative energy, as well as a resolution to accept a Downtown Improvement Grant from Westchester County.

• Continued public hearing for special use permit - Briarcliff Solar, 345 Scarborough Road (adjourned to April 18)
• Public hearing to amend Chapter 186, Streets and Sidewalks
• Public hearing to amend Chapter 195, Taxation, Article VII Hotel Room Occupancy Tax
• Public hearing to amend Chapter 178, Solar and Alternative Energy, Article III, Alternate Energy System PILOT
• Resolution authorizing acceptance of Downtown Improvement Grant (DIG) PILOT Program from Westchester County

Planning Board

The Briarcliff Manor Planning Board will review a site plan amendment for a generator at 620 Sleepy Hollow Road, and discuss a ZBA case at 22 Rosemont Lane involving a denied variance for an addition and deck. The board will also hear the Village Engineer's report on ongoing projects. The previously adjourned site plan for 108 Woodside Avenue remains on the agenda.

• Site plan amendment for generator at 620 Sleepy Hollow Road (Sapphire HC Realty)
• ZBA case V-2-2023: variance request at 22 Rosemont Lane for addition and deck
• Adjourned site plan for 108 Woodside Avenue (Consolidated Scaffold Co.)
• Village Engineer's report on ongoing projects

The Planning Board approved a site plan amendment for a generator at 620 Sleepy Hollow Road. The board also approved the minutes from February 9, 2023. An application for site plan approval at 108 Woodside Avenue was adjourned to a future meeting.

• Approved site plan amendment for generator at 620 Sleepy Hollow Road (Unanimous)
• Approved February 9, 2023 minutes
• Adjourned site plan approval for 108 Woodside Avenue to a future meeting

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 7, 2023, to appoint a new police officer, continue public hearings on renewing a special use permit for a church and amending the tree preservation board rules, and open a new hearing on street and sidewalk regulations. The board will also schedule public hearings on hotel occupancy tax and solar PILOT amendments, consider a solar special use permit, authorize agreements for 911 service and a sidewalk easement, and vote on a resolution supporting emergency medical services legislation.

• Appoint Michael Juliano as Police Officer Grade 4 at $95,708.06 annual salary, effective March 8, 2023
• Renew special use permit for American Anglican Church (Holy Innocents) at 680 Albany Post Road through May 1, 2028
• Adopt amendment to Chapter 202-7 changing Tree Preservation Board composition to Environmental Advisory Council members
• Adopt amendment to Chapter 186 updating street opening permit requirements, fees, and insurance
• Consider special use permit for IPPsolar Integration LLC at Chilmark Shopping Center, 1856 Pleasantville Road

The Board of Trustees appointed a new police officer and renewed a special use permit for the American Anglican Church. They also adopted amendments to the Tree Preservation Board local law and scheduled several upcoming public hearings.

• Appointed Michael Juliano as Police Officer Grade 4 at $95,708.06 annual salary (5-0)
• Renewed Special Use Permit for American Anglican Church through May 1, 2028 (5-0)
• Adopted amendments to Chapter 202-7, Tree Preservation Board (5-0)
• Adjusted Police Off Duty Overtime rate to $165 per hour (4-1)
• Approved 5-year Enhanced 911 Service agreement with Westchester County (5-0)
• Approved sidewalk easement agreement for 1168 Pleasantville Road (5-0)
• Designated Village as lead agency and issued negative declarations for Long Hill Pump Station and Club Trail projects (5-0)
• Referred IPPsolar Integration LLC battery storage request to Planning Board and scheduled April 18 hearing (5-0)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees is holding a work session to review agenda items and discuss potential sanitation operational changes, including options to reduce garbage pickup frequency and alter recycling schedules. The board will also consider several public hearings and resolutions, including a special use permit for a solar project and a resolution supporting EMS legislation.

• Appoint and swear in a police officer
• Continued public hearing: special use permit renewal for American Anglican Church, 680 Albany Post Road
• Public hearing: amend Chapter 202-7, Tree Preservation Board
• Public hearing: amend Chapter 186, Streets and Sidewalks
• Consider special use permit for IPPsolar Integration LLC at Chilmark Shopping Center, 1856 Pleasantville Road

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to address a single item: the denial of a special permit application for Yeshivath Viznitz Dkhal Torath Chaim at 235 Elm Road. The denial is based on the property's primary access road, Elm Road, being classified as a local road by NYS DOT, not meeting the required state, county, arterial, or collector road standard. The board is not taking new action on this item; it is reporting the denial.

• Denial of special permit V-3-2022 for 235 Elm Road
• Property lot area: 1,618,749 sq ft (37.16 acres)
• Nonconformity with Section 220-6J(a) requiring 5-acre minimum and 200-foot frontage on a state/county/arterial/collector road
• Elm Road classified as local road by NYS DOT

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees is holding a work session to hear a presentation on a proposed consolidation of water supply and transmission assets among Briarcliff Manor, Sleepy Hollow, and Tarrytown. The study, funded by a state grant, suggests merging pump stations and sharing costs to save an estimated $9.8 million over 10 years and $17.7 million over 20 years. The board is also receiving a first pass budget presentation for the operating budget. No formal decisions are being made at this work session.

• Tri-Village Water Consolidation Presentation: proposal to consolidate water supply assets, with estimated savings of $9.8M over 10 years and $17.7M over 20 years
• First Pass Budget Presentation (Operating): initial review of the village's operating budget
• Proposed consolidation would remove Tarrytown pump station from service, upgrade Briarcliff and Sleepy Hollow pump stations
• Draft IMA would create a Tri-Village Board to coordinate operations, with cost sharing based on capacity and usage
• Up-front capacity payments: Tarrytown would pay $3,081,835 to Briarcliff Manor and $1,862,792 to Sleepy Hollow

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including an amended special permit for a retail area at the Morrell wine facility, a special permit for a solar project, and a tree preservation law amendment. They will also consider a police sergeant promotion, recreation fee changes, a budget transfer, and a grant for equipment.

• Police Sergeant promotion for Cody Wilkinson at $137,866.79
• Public hearing on amended special permit for Morrell Wine Emporium, 600 Albany Post Road (710 sq ft retail)
• Public hearing on special permit for Briarcliff Solar, 345 Scarborough Road
• Public hearing to amend Chapter 202-7, Tree Preservation Board
• Amend Master Fee Schedule for recreation summer fees

The Board approved an amended special permit allowing Morrell and Company the Wine Emporium to add 710 square feet of retail space. Other actions included police promotions, budget transfers for youth center renovations, and the approval of new summer recreation fees.

• Approved amended special permit for 710 sq ft retail addition at 600 Albany Post Road (4-0)
• Promoted Cody Wilkinson to Police Sergeant at an annual salary of $137,866.79 (4-0)
• Approved amended Master Fee Schedule for 2023 Recreation Summer Fees (4-0)
• Authorized $30,000 budget transfer for Youth Center Renovation (4-0)
• Approved funding commitment for Kubota Excavator and Trailer purchase via DASNY grant (4-0)
• Approved membership of Theresa Stoop to the Scarborough Engine Company (4-0)
• Adjourned Briarcliff Solar, LLC public hearing to March 28, 2023 (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Chapter 186 Streets and Sidewalks amendments for March 7, 2023 (4-0)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review agenda items including a police sergeant promotion, swearing in of a new officer, continued public hearings on special use permits for Morrell and Company Wine Emporium at 600 Albany Post Road and Briarcliff Solar at 345 Scarborough Road, a public hearing to amend the Tree Preservation Board chapter, and amendments to the Master Fee Schedule for recreation summer camp fees. The board will also discuss a budget transfer for the Youth Center, a DASNY grant for a mini excavator and trailer, and state legislative actions including the NYCOM budget briefing and EMS as an essential service. Additionally, they will discuss the village parade law and overtime costs.

• Police Sergeant Promotion
• Swearing in of Police Officer
• Continued Public Hearing: Special Use Permit Amendment – Morrell and Company Wine Emporium, 600 Albany Post Road
• Continued Public Hearing: Special Use Permit – Briarcliff Solar, 345 Scarborough Road
• Amend Master Fee Schedule – Recreation Summer Camp Fees

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a steep slope permit for a dining room extension at 17 Jackson Road. The Board also voted to waive public hearings for site plan applications at 108 Woodside Avenue and 620 Sleepy Hollow Road.

• Approved steep slope permit for dining room extension at 17 Jackson Road (unanimous)
• Waived public hearing for Consolidated Scaffold Co. site plan at 108 Woodside Avenue
• Waived public hearing for Sapphire HC Realty, LLC generator installation at 620 Sleepy Hollow Road
• Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Board granted an amended special permit for a replacement electrical generator at 620 Sleepy Hollow Road. Other actions included awarding an HVAC maintenance contract and setting the date for the annual village election.

• Approved amended special permit for replacement generator at 620 Sleepy Hollow Road (unanimous)
• Approved annual village election for March 21, 2023 (unanimous)
• Appointed Celianne Silverstein as Chairperson and Estelle Kersch as Inspector of Election (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Town of Ossining and school district regarding 1050 Pleasantville Road tax issue (unanimous)
• Renamed Horticultural Advisory Committee to Environmental Advisory Council and Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee to Sustainability Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for February 21, 2023 to amend Chapter 202, Trees (unanimous)
• Awarded $26,978 annual HVAC maintenance contract to Clean Air Quality Services, Inc. (unanimous)
• Appointed John Conklin as Police Officer Grade 2 at an annual salary of $114,500.60 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Briarcliff Manor Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two denied applications. The first, for a special permit at 235 Elm Road, was denied because the property lacks frontage on a state, county, or collector road as required; the board will adjourn this to March 6, 2023. The second, for a second-story addition at 20 Quinn Road, was denied due to insufficient front yard setback; no action is noted for this item.

• Special permit denial for Yeshivath Viznitz Dkhal Torath Chaim at 235 Elm Road (V-3-2022) adjourned to March 6, 2023
• Second-story addition denial at 20 Quinn Road (V-1-2023) for nonconforming front yard setback (21.1 feet proposed vs. 55 feet required)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on special use permit requests for a solar facility at 345 Scarborough Road and a nursing home at 620 Sleepy Hollow Road, and will consider a special use permit application for Yeshivath Viznitz at 235 Elm Road. The board will also vote on reappointing a library board member, authorizing an accounting services agreement with PKF O'Connor Davies, awarding a demolition and parking lot improvement bid at 1050 Pleasantville Road, and scheduling hearings for other permit matters.

• Public hearing: Special use permit request for Briarcliff Solar, LLC at 345 Scarborough Road
• Public hearing: Special use permit amendment request for Sapphire HC Realty LLC at 620 Sleepy Hollow Road (Briarcliff Manor Center for Rehab and Nursing)
• Special use permit application for Yeshivath Viznitz at 235 Elm Road
• Authorize Village Manager to execute professional services agreement with PKF O'Connor Davies for accounting services
• Award of bid for building demolition and disposal and parking lot improvements at 1050 Pleasantville Road

The Board approved contracts for building demolition and parking lot improvements at 1050 Pleasantville Road. They also reappointed a Library Board member and authorized an accounting services agreement. Several special use permit hearings were adjourned to future dates.

• Awarded $80,500 demolition bid for 1050 Pleasantville Road to Stamford Wrecking Company (unanimous)
• Awarded $61,241 parking lot improvement bid for 1050 Pleasantville Road to Gentile Construction Corp. (unanimous)
• Reappointed Stephanie Casper to the Library Board through December 31, 2027 (unanimous)
• Authorized Professional Services Agreement with PKF, O’Connor Davies for accounting services (unanimous)
• Committed to cover costs exceeding a $125,000 DASNY grant for the Club Field Walking Track and pump station decommissioning (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings for February 7, 2023, regarding Morrell and Company and American Anglican Church (unanimous)
• Adjourned Yeshivath Viznitz and Briarcliff Solar, LLC permit hearings to February 21, 2023 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Marc Milano from the Recreation Advisory Committee (unanimous)

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review agenda items, including special use permit applications and public hearings for solar, rehab center, and other properties. They will also consider a bid award for demolition and parking lot improvements, a professional services agreement, and a DASNY grant commitment. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and review meeting.

• Special Use Permit Application for Yeshivath Viznitz, 235 Elm Road
• Public Hearing for Special Use Permit – 345 Scarborough Road (Briarcliff Solar, LLC)
• Public Hearing for Special Use Permit – 620 Sleepy Hollow Road (Sapphire HC Realty, LLC – Briarcliff Manor Center for Rehab and Nursing)
• Award of Bid – 1050 Pleasantville Road (Building Demolition and Disposal, Parking Lot Improvements)
• DASNY Grant Funding Commitment – Club Trail and Pump Station Decommissioning

Planning Board

The Briarcliff Manor Planning Board will review a site plan application for an existing commercial property, provide recommendations on two special use permits (a solar project and a generator installation), and consider a zoning board case involving a second-story addition. The board will also hear the Village Engineer's report and approve minutes.

• Site plan review for Consolidated Scaffold Co. at 108 Woodside Avenue
• Special use permit recommendation for Briarcliff Solar, LLC at 345 Scarborough Road
• Special use permit recommendation for generator at Sapphire HC Realty, LLC (Briarcliff Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation) at 620 Sleepy Hollow Road
• ZBA case V-1-2023: second-story addition at 20 Quinn Road denied due to front yard setback nonconformity (55 ft required, 21.1 ft proposed)

The Planning Board directed a letter of support to the Board of Trustees for a generator installation at 620 Sleepy Hollow Road. Other applications for site plan approval and a solar project remained under review following board requests for additional information.

• Directed letter of support to Board of Trustees for generator installation at 620 Sleepy Hollow Road
• Requested complete response package for Consolidated Scaffold Co. site plan at 108 Woodside Avenue
• Requested carbon loss/gain calculations and site visit for Briarcliff Solar, LLC project at 345 Scarborough Road
• No comment provided for ZBA Case V-1-2023 (20 Quinn Road)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Briarcliff Manor Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to act on a single application. The board denied a special permit for Yeshivath Viznitz Dkhal Torath Chaim at 235 Elm Road because the property's access road, Elm Road, is classified as a local road by NYS DOT, not a state, county, or collector road as required by Section 220-6J(a). The next meeting is scheduled for February 6, 2023.

• Denial of special permit V-3-2022 for 235 Elm Road
• Property size: 37.16 acres (1,618,749 sq ft)
• Nonconformity with Section 220-6J(a) due to road classification
• Next meeting: February 6, 2023

Mayor & Board of Trustees

The Briarcliff Manor Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss an executive session for a police candidate interview, receive a capital projects update, and address board concerns. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Executive session for police candidate interview
• Capital projects update