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The board set a public hearing on May 13 to consider a proposed local law amending Chapter 215‑7 concerning street‑opening permits and restorations. Chris (staff member) said the change mainly cleans up code language to reflect that the superintendent of public works — not the building inspector — issues street opening permits. The motion to set the hearing carried unanimously.

Trustees approved entering agreements with INF Associates to install ChargePoint Level‑2 electric vehicle chargers at Village Hall (938 King Street) and at Garibaldi Park municipal lot. Staff said county rebates, Con Edison incentives and tax credits mean the installations are anticipated to cost the village no net capital expense, though the village will initially advance funds and later be reimbursed; the board authorized the mayor and administrator to sign required documents.

The board awarded contract 2504 for street‑light maintenance and related electrical work to Nix Electric as the lowest responsive bidder. The base bid amount reported on the record was $86,006.07; the trustees authorized extending the contract for the remaining years at the same unit prices subject to satisfactory performance.

The board accepted a $500 sponsorship donation from the Bailiwick Club to support an ice‑cream social event on May 16 and approved a waiver of village filming‑hours to allow interior filming at 800 Westchester Avenue between April 30 and May 1 from 4 p.m. to 5 a.m. The board also approved the minutes from its Feb. 25 meeting.

Roll‑call votes on the listed resolutions were unanimous among trustees present: Trustee Epstein, Trustee Heizer, Trustee Krom and Mayor Klein. Several votes included brief staff explanations; trustees asked for additional follow‑up information on maintenance/fee schedules for chargers and on vendor maintenance costs for the ChargePoint installations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Rye Brook Board of Trustees Meeting - 4/22/25","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 22 meeting the Rye Brook Board approved multiple resolutions including a May 13 public hearing on street‑opening permits, agreements to install public EV chargers, a four‑year extension street‑light contract with Nix Electric, acceptance of a $500 sponsorship and a filming‑hours waiver.","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},6038589,"Rye Brook renews community choice aggregation at 100% renewable, board directs stronger opt‑out communications",1482,3154000,4636000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3833615-a163fb4bb9c212c8a1ed542627146095&start=3154&end=4636","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3833615-a163fb4bb9c212c8a1ed542627146095/thumbnail_3154000.jpg","/articles/6038589/Rye-Brook/Westchester-County/New-York/Rye-Brook-renews-community-choice-aggregation-at-100-renewable-board-directs-stronger-optout-communications","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6038589-57ad7a06c00ffaa0b05fc503fadc0d46/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186559&Signature=nLXCTCaf-OFg5g121Ll~ETvK2-TqiipVkEJ7wyZ10-W4OG7HmwTmQl1-Rzw5~jTnso6ea66LEHzQaDTFp60cf0dGTvn~3WdmdnBWoPnIPIcDdP3ATeRF4T9fgB4z-B-N4MIfz2wH~If0ZyallxUodUIfYfv6TQeFC7-paZFccOmFUTODatLYqk-oQdhAx75gHONvU-UFpZ6XZw2hoUZBP8IuVMhplS0PfpyroBf1BRKswAhd08oklR9IMI8P~d-Ynbf7eMpWVjyrf--vdY3r1azMzMgRsbjwrAms6WCyI68zBPdU7lquhf4Kdr2wEzOjQqnSfXlj9K0fJYn-Zrq1gQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rye Brook Board of Trustees approved a one‑year renewal of the village’s Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) participation with Sustainable Westchester, selecting the 100% renewable energy option and directing staff to improve communications that explain how residents can opt out.

The resolution authorized the mayor to execute an energy‑services agreement with Sustainable Westchester and to continue participation in the Westchester Power CCA program, subject to final attorney review. Board members debated whether to select the 50 percent or 100 percent renewable option; several trustees said they support the environmental goal of maximum renewable usage but stressed that residents should understand potential cost implications and be given clear opt‑out instructions.

Don (trustee) said he was “bouncing back and between the 2 extremes of a 100% or nothing” and favored the 100% option if residents want maximum environmental impact; Tom (trustee) emphasized the value of educational programs such as Solarize and said the CCA preserves the option for residents to choose. Board members noted the program is voluntary and that Sustainable Westchester supplies the opt‑out mailings, but several trustees urged the village to do its own outreach — mailers, website content, social media and an email blast — so residents clearly understand how to opt out and how the CCA compares to Con Edison supply costs.

The board motioned to renew participation at the 100% renewable level and added an instruction that staff “double down on communicating as best as possible” about opt‑out options and comparative cost information. The motion passed unanimously: Trustee Epstein, Trustee Heizer, Trustee Krom and Mayor Klein recorded yes votes.

Trustees also noted the agreement is for one year; bids and final rates will be available next month and the board said it will reassess the program after the new bid results and the Con Edison rate‑case outcome. Staff said roughly 2,300 Rye Brook accounts remain enrolled through the current program unless residents have opted out.","Trustees approved continuing the village’s participation in the Sustainable Westchester community choice aggregation program at a 100% renewable supply option, and asked staff to step up communications that explain opt‑out mechanics and program tradeoffs.",{"_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},6038594,"Rye Brook adopts 2025–26 budget; board approves $20.03 million tax levy, forms working group on chamber funding",1431,1645000,3076000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3833615-a163fb4bb9c212c8a1ed542627146095&start=1645&end=3076","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3833615-a163fb4bb9c212c8a1ed542627146095/thumbnail_1645000.jpg","/articles/6038594/Rye-Brook/Westchester-County/New-York/Rye-Brook-adopts-202526-budget-board-approves-2003-million-tax-levy-forms-working-group-on-chamber-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6038594-c88791a36aa11419a3f233117ff9d018/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186559&Signature=T-8kmVt9eOU-Fa7y7vxlPOnbCdnmW7Nl8aYrGxFZbbvtKBRu0fDn1b8BayEOIbqzOykDSNCid~UO~g0Tal3ZlkyTdngrnzSCj8XWRc3TNeWAT0ReBkFO3ZGu1Rav-vbdk5Yrmwa0DFRJ8jDssZPlTxA~iNDoqPmzWx2zHz4wcRuSJZJatsMdHKKw2ERHc9igIDF9vdj~wk4IrdC4uN6ykAt8mAVrcdeYQ0wFRkp7CLUctu5MmekdXznq6YxL6u6sbbXHM4gR7nctbDqh8GAssv0v00hmNrXG~m6DdSd7EX6UYE2WLlPyChrGNB-TiPfDObIQA5LW~F-ntXVA2Hvmig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rye Brook Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the village’s 2025–26 annual budget, setting a $20,029,001.22 tax levy and establishing planned capital projects totaling $2,115,006.67.

Under amendments made in work sessions and at the public hearing, the board set the homestead tax rate at $5.0805 per $1,000 of assessed value and the non‑homestead rate at $7.9553 per $1,000, producing a blended levy rate of 5.4788 per $1,000. The administrator reported the village’s total assessable value for tax purposes at approximately $3.6 billion.

Trustees praised staff for budget preparation. Mayor Klein and several trustees thanked department heads and administrators for producing a budget described repeatedly as tight but sound, with clean audits and attention to multi‑year planning. The board emphasized that the budget preserves service levels residents expect, including snow removal, police, fire and emergency services.

Board discussion focused in part on a proposed increase to municipal support for the regional chamber of commerce. The budget includes a $10,000 allocation to the chamber intended to support local business outreach. Several trustees said they support the chamber’s mission but asked for clearer accountability and measurable goals before releasing funds. The board directed staff to form a small working group (two trustees plus the mayor and staff) to develop specific performance goals and reporting expectations; funds would not be forwarded until the group presents a recommended plan. The mayor noted that the village’s fiscal year timing means payments would not be made prior to June 1.

The board approved the budget by roll call: Trustee Epstein, Trustee Heizer, Trustee Krom and Mayor Klein voted yes. Trustees also authorized the receiver of taxes to collect the levy and established the capital project list as part of the adopted budget.

The board signaled it will monitor chamber performance, explore best practices used by other municipalities, and consider future budget adjustments depending on results from the working group.","The Rye Brook Board adopted the 2025–26 fiscal budget, approving a $20,029,001.22 tax levy and establishing capital projects. Trustees also agreed to form a working group to review a new $10,000 chamber allocation before funds are released.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6038597,"Rye Brook keeps leaf-blower public hearing open; grants one-year exemptions to two HOAs with conditions",0,1564000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3833615-a163fb4bb9c212c8a1ed542627146095&start=1564&end=1564","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3833615-a163fb4bb9c212c8a1ed542627146095/thumbnail_1564000.jpg","/articles/6038597/Rye-Brook/Westchester-County/New-York/Rye-Brook-keeps-leaf-blower-public-hearing-open-grants-one-year-exemptions-to-two-HOAs-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6038597-ec43df2100c9418cb207cd75c7630e1f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186559&Signature=NgtV8Q9jvg0DzewVZDghdCw1pmiQrK5XtQs~4Fo8zHPbrQ5QZcGdeZntSoGSSbezZBs9Dnor5GnCSmHg4gIxGRUcelC-XZcueFDvMkwcb5Zm14VY2um57buQj~rBeIDomADsD2VlGD~RaCgccfed4q~0V7bNOJ3Uhzombcud2zruEF5m8yuezBtluUIOvvnUarK~YNPqbj1-r3DJywc23KAUYsVR5PBWdhrcKOY~zUurYfF9QePZftMQDSc1c0XUGiOR1bTTApGZHwA3m4A3P5-raH8uwp81DfaRl6y4~SyUvEeocfjUeqq1oEijnF0MIMUTzz-tWdHD7TG0Ylz7vQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rye Brook Board of Trustees kept a public hearing open on proposed changes to the village’s seasonal leaf‑blower law and approved one‑year exemptions for two homeowners associations on conditions meant to limit gas‑blower use.

The public hearing on amending Chapter 158, Section 2.1 — the seasonal leaf‑blower restrictions — was continued to a meeting on May 27. The board also approved exemption requests from Talcott Woods Homeowners Association and Kingfield HOA, each for one year and with operational limits on gas‑powered blowers.

The board opened discussion on a staff recommendation to remove a code requirement that officers record an initial warning before issuing a ticket. Chris (staff member) told trustees the police asked that the warning requirement be removed because “we don't have a mechanism in the field to record” warnings, and without a reliable tracking method “we're not able to issue a ticket” that would hold up in court. Trustees debated whether removing the statutory warning would give officers useful discretion or simply reduce enforceability. The board decided to keep the public hearing open to a date certain, May 27, to allow time to consider changes in the fee schedule or other tracking mechanisms.

On exemptions, the board heard from Talcott Woods representatives. Richard Mast, president of the Talcott Woods Homeowners Association, told the trustees Talcott Woods is a private development of about 25 acres with 68 homes; its landscaping contractor, Vito Longo (owner, Vito Longo Landscaping), said battery blowers are “okay” for single homes but impractical for a 68‑home complex. Mast and Longo described last year’s one‑year exemption commitments and asked for the same conditions for another year: confining landscaping to one day per week (Mondays); using mulching mower blades; allowing one gas blower plus new electric units for specified groups of homes during July and August; and running gas blowers at no more than half throttle from May 1 through Sept. 30. The board voted to approve Talcott Woods’ one‑year exemption with those conditions.

Representatives of Kingfield HOA told trustees their area comprises more homes and private roads not serviced by the town. The board and the HOA negotiated similar conditions: use of battery/electric blowers on stoops, walkways, patios and decks, and limiting gas‑powered blower use on driveways/roadways to no more than 50 percent throttle. The board moved to approve Kingfield’s one‑year exemption with those conditions and voted unanimously in favor.

Trustees recorded the outcomes by roll call: Trustee Epstein, Trustee Heizer, Trustee Krom and Mayor Klein all voted yes on the exemptions and on postponing the public hearing to May 27. The board indicated it will revisit whether to remove the warning requirement and whether to change the penalty schedule — both decisions may require additional drafting or a separate local‑law amendment.

The board heard no public comments during the hearing on the proposed code amendment and exemption requests.

The board’s action leaves the seasonal leaf‑blower framework unchanged for now except for the two granted, conditioned exemptions. The public hearing on modifying the warning requirement remains open to May 27, when trustees said they will consider final language and any fee‑schedule changes.","The Village Board kept a public hearing open on proposed changes to the seasonal leaf‑blower law and approved one‑year exemption extensions with conditions for Talcott Woods and Kingfield homeowners associations.","actionData","errors"]

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