Big Poles, Black & White, H2O 911: Rye City Council Agenda for Wednesday, March 1, 2017

(PICTURE: Rye City Hall by local artist Heather Patterson)

The city council's agenda for its meeting on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 is out.

There will be regular meeting held by the City Council of the City of Rye on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in Council Chambers in City Hall at 7:30pm. The Council will convene at 6:30pm and will adjourn into executive session to discuss litigation. 

Office Hours of the Mayor by appointment by emailing [email protected] or contacting the City Manager’s Office at (914) 967-7404.

Meetings are also aired on Cablevision Channel 75 and Verizon Channel 39. We'll also see you on the Internet (live and archive).

Let's check the batting order and highlights from the 12 agenda items.

• Big Poles. Continuation of the Public Hearing to amend the Rye City Code: (a) local law Chapter 133, “Noise”, by amending Section §133-4, “Points and method for measuring intensity of sound” to regulate placement and noise of telecommunication devices; (b) local law Chapter 167, “Streets and Sidewalks”, to add a new 196, “Wireless Telecommunications Facilities”, by amending Sections §196-3 through §196-8, §196-14, §196-17, §196-18, and §196-22 to regulate wireless facilities and structures regarding size, visual impact and permit process.
• Open Mic. A crowd favorite. Residents may be heard on matters for Council consideration that do not appear on the agenda.
• Black & White. Resolution to transfer $45,000 from the Police Salaries line to the Building and Vehicle Fund for the purchase of a police vehicle. Roll Call.
• H2O 911. Consideration of the proposed revision to the Rules and Regulations of the City of Rye Police Department General Order #102.7 regarding the activities and operations of the Police Department Marine Unit.

(PHOTO: Changes at Rye PD Marine Unit)

The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 7:30pm.