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Key outcomes included:

- Adoption of a local law amending Chapter 9 of the village code to permit electronic signatures and identification uploads in lieu of a required notary for permit and application submissions. The board held a public hearing and adopted the law by resolution.

- Approval of the annual organizational resolutions and consultant appointments (village attorney, auditors, engineering and planning consultants, depositories and signatories). Trustees reappointed chairs for multiple boards and authorized meeting schedules and bank depositories.

- Permanent appointment of a senior office assistant (Jessica Carpentieri) following recanvas of a provisional appointment.

- Appointment of Ben Becker as recreation supervisor (start date April 28, annual salary noted in the motion) with a unanimous roll call vote.

- Approval of a one‑year extension of the emergency medical transport agreement with Port Chester‑Rye‑Rye Brook EMS (authorizing continued transport services under the stated terms).

- Authorization of a one‑year maintenance agreement for police radios with Eastern Communications and acceptance of two small donations (a $300 sponsorship from Yale New Haven Health for the senior center intergenerational game night; a donated 2018 dual motorcycle trailer for the police department valued at $2,500).

- Approval of a budget transfer of $32,000 to cover repair work on a fire engine (transfer from sewer account to central garage contractual repairs).

All listed motions were moved and seconded and passed by roll call. For most roll calls that record appears in the transcript as unanimous 'Yes' votes from the trustees and mayor.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Rye Brook Board of Trustees - 08 Apr 2025 @ 7:30 PM","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 8 meeting the Rye Brook Board of Trustees approved a package of annual organizational actions, appointments, a local law change to remove notary requirements for online applications, several donations and contracts, and authorized intermunicipal and vendor agreements.","taxTitle","Rye Brook, Westchester County, New York","taxId",70721,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6072186,"Rye Brook presents tentative FY2025–26 budget; public hearing opened and closed, trustees to vote May 13",3164,5124000,8288000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3031439-f4bf0838f68cffb62a5fd44fbe749d6a&start=5124&end=8288","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3031439-f4bf0838f68cffb62a5fd44fbe749d6a/thumbnail_5124000.jpg","/articles/6072186/Rye-Brook/Westchester-County/New-York/Rye-Brook-presents-tentative-FY202526-budget-public-hearing-opened-and-closed-trustees-to-vote-May-13","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6072186-7596c99ea5fbcc2ed92f439810ba4b65/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170843&Signature=CDD6TlNWrVIw2LCNgcXR9QiAAoKJi4cfOifo7yech9DYzs6UBVAppS96uS2TeKQ0hF3VR4tF5s9HR7W6yR4b5hmnzgVMTQ4NeVy0Rl3qHnHvL3vVSoNU9IUKHVRv~P7YG4YUo1S9Iu1N5ZfIUld4gTCSpr9VB-4YVwZlXvbnqSjdBLSnQVSM070Ze9DSGfVw-QX3LtJOP~dYuC4JlgCocb~xZokkNvNFIbPU9ZIIZ5rDSarZALk1JweLALQI~Gd7jXkyDXoclYpjZsW1HY6sdoTNRDxWs2CApHkj9ahHy~0nRWewS4MoyVdFXnzvq0yvmTLyUcxPAtT0LhcmDH1eoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Village Manager Chris Bradbury presented the tentative fiscal year 2025–26 budget to the board on April 8. The proposed general‑fund budget totals about $27.8 million, with a tax levy of roughly $20.0 million and an average village tax (homestead) increase of about $233 per average homestead property. Bradbury said the tentative levy increase is approximately 3.05%, under the state tax‑cap limit, and the budget preserves staffing levels, funds capital reinvestment and keeps an estimated 23.5% general‑fund balance.

Department heads and the treasurer outlined priorities including public safety staffing, reinvestment in roads and equipment, and continuation of community programs (senior services, recreation, after‑school care). Bradbury said retirement costs and state mandated pension contributions remain major drivers of the budget. He also listed capital projects and grant pursuits (CHIPS, FEMA/NRCS, CDBG) and said the budget was prepared in coordination with department heads and the treasurer and that the village submitted the tentative budget on March 20 as required.

The board opened the public hearing, heard a resident’s comment requesting an expedited update to the village’s senior partial‑tax‑exemption code to raise income limits and clarify definitions of income, and then closed the hearing. Trustees and staff agreed to consider the resident’s request; staff said advancing a change by May 1 would be tight but possible if the board chose to schedule special action. The trustees will consider final adoption at their next meeting (May 13, 2025).","Village staff presented a tentative $27.8 million general‑fund budget that keeps the levy within the New York State cap; trustees opened and closed the required public hearing and will vote on adoption at the next meeting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6072191,"Sustainable Westchester presents Westchester Power CCA; Rye Brook board delays decision until April 22",2153,2530000,4683000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3031439-f4bf0838f68cffb62a5fd44fbe749d6a&start=2530&end=4683","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3031439-f4bf0838f68cffb62a5fd44fbe749d6a/thumbnail_2530000.jpg","/articles/6072191/Rye-Brook/Westchester-County/New-York/Sustainable-Westchester-presents-Westchester-Power-CCA-Rye-Brook-board-delays-decision-until-April-22","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6072191-762adbedcf005660c7f2c8e291d5d420/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170843&Signature=YyLeFlT4SPzrJEcfagMFKsDMkT3icNdhNCwQsVuyrbbULKOfGTDYd10IG6~LM1gqBtqdG7y5UNz9KmA05X4DBbzfVEq9vBggF5xDXWqv3nxKY49uJznNPokBElqJ~OCF8IwTAelABRE5mHSS5k7gFTJ95E-iY4YfyaP0eCwhCQ8ahE~Ty7N96x0qmvQb5Oly4B4Zj-mDvqLedU3h0cjV7Kp4rjLWNjceBZcN6-4gjR6lTGYYbgUyiUUFKK2NQ8jMCRpbDwgpWkBpgD-qLlixszRSAyKCy3uO4GERXdrYpP4PHburKgGkeYtv9M8i~FRuxGptVHxmXefYbvzL7WuCsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dan Walsh of Sustainable Westchester presented an overview of the Westchester Power Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program and its portfolio of programs to the Rye Brook Board of Trustees on April 8. He described the program as a supply‑side, opt‑out aggregation that offers municipalities two renewable supply options (50% and 100% renewable) and highlighted customer‑service and outreach plans, community solar and home energy programs, and bilingual support.

Walsh said the CCA purchases supply on a fixed‑rate basis through a competitive procurement (current supplier: Constellation New Energy) and that the program is intended to expand access to renewable electricity and stabilize supply rates. He reported cumulative carbon mitigation from the program and cited outreach and customer support efforts, including ramped‑up Spanish‑language assistance, demand response enrollments and home energy upgrades.

Trustees discussed price variability versus Con Edison supply, the program’s administrative fee (stated in presentation as $0.01075 per kWh), and the tradeoffs of defaulting residents into a higher‑renewable supply. Mayor Jason A. Klein and trustees noted recent variability in Con Edison rates and the importance of balancing environmental goals against cost impacts on households. Trustees also noted Rye Brook’s role in an ongoing Con Edison rate case with other municipalities.

The board did not vote. Walsh requested that municipalities signal intent to participate to support procurement timelines; trustees said Rye Brook would not act at this meeting but would take up the matter at a future meeting (targeting April 22 or the next meeting), allowing more outreach and internal discussion about whether to enroll at 50% or 100% renewable content.","Sustainable Westchester briefed the board on the Westchester Power Community Choice Aggregation program (CCA), describing fixed‑rate renewable supply options and outreach plans. Trustees deferred action and said they'll consider the village's participation by the April 22 deadline.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6072196,"Board approves one-year extension for Doral Greens leaf‑blower exemption with conditions",504,1988000,2492000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3031439-f4bf0838f68cffb62a5fd44fbe749d6a&start=1988&end=2492","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3031439-f4bf0838f68cffb62a5fd44fbe749d6a/thumbnail_1988000.jpg","/articles/6072196/Rye-Brook/Westchester-County/New-York/Board-approves-one-year-extension-for-Doral-Greens-leafblower-exemption-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6072196-2327ce5b06a14d4d49241e8e9027ee46/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170843&Signature=RZ-HBmZwTVNC0WqF0LoTnPuHWW68nZozY47G9aS4e4iIfhVGeK87KoqV3YT~7C~aU8-HRa--DScn2Hsmeeo4XhOa2LU6CWtMhXO2b19G1ASt6yfBqupKiQBqzSYksR4v2mpomn2J6AjBiXdY8KcrW25ABFovXna16J~y5tZUgKTVhLPH3n8nyxwmofhue3V~Z8ZtczzyV05A1wFgvDDxzA7ydyaw0-QQ26EpA32BzvnSQDElTaHnFWN5StUPKjYeSDalfkWN33~Cp0fusH~d~PqlNgDsfFFbXLxdP7sV2hI4LlqfCdLYfmjHMTR-MVPBmw2nKoQIwKvC5xofZnt5Vw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rye Brook Board of Trustees on April 8 approved a one‑year extension of an exemption for the Doral Greens homeowners association from the village’s seasonal gas‑powered leaf‑blower ban, subject to conditions originally set in last year’s extension.

The board’s vote clears an exemption through Oct. 1, 2025, and retains conditions that gas blowers not be used on driveways and walkways during the ban and that at least 50 percent of the association’s blowers be electric. Representatives of Doral Greens said they are increasing electric equipment purchases and using electric blowers where feasible, while reserving gas units for areas where current battery technology lacks sufficient power or battery life.

Attorney Ross Jelenich, speaking for the applicant, introduced Henry Valencia, the landscape contractor for Doral Greens, who described the property’s gradual shift toward battery‑powered equipment and said the association maintains a mix of electric and gas machines because batteries currently lack the runtime and power for continuous use across a roughly 40‑acre site. Valencia told the board the association now has four battery blowers and one backup gas unit and is testing multiple manufacturers’ battery platforms.

Board members asked about equipment performance, battery life, the physical burden of backpack batteries and whether push‑style electric blowers were available; Valencia said battery technology has improved but still lags gas in continuous power and runtime for large‑scale landscaping. Trustees and staff noted the extension’s conditions were meant to both reduce emissions and to be practicable for large properties where electric options remain limited.

The board moved and seconded a resolution to grant a one‑year extension with the same conditions as last year. A roll call recorded affirmative votes from Trustee Agustin, Trustee Eiser, Trustee Crom, Trustee Morolino and Mayor Kline; the motion passed.

The trustees clarified that Doral Greens may apply again next year for another exemption or extension; the exemption applies only to the seasonal ban that runs May 1 through Sept. 30.","The Rye Brook Board of Trustees granted a one‑year exemption extension to Doral Greens HOA from the village’s seasonal gas‑powered leaf‑blower ban, with conditions requiring increased use of electric equipment and limits on use areas.","actionData","errors"]

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