Sounds Bad, Right of OUR Way, Poo Charges, No Wall & More: Rye City Council Agenda for July 13, 2017

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

The city council's agenda for its meeting on Wednesday, July 13, 2017 is out.

There will be regular meeting held by the City Council of the City of Rye on Wednesday, July 13, 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 attorney client matters. 

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 28 agenda items.

• Sounds Bad. 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.
• Right of OUR Way. Public Scoping Meeting on the Crown Castle application pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).
• Open Mic. A crowd favorite. Residents may be heard on matters for Council consideration that do not appear on the agenda.
• Sack and Otis Debate. Public Hearing on a November, 2017 Referendum to the qualified voters of the City of Rye a proposition for an investment in fields.
• Lucky Sevens. Public Hearing on a November, 2017 Referendum to the qualified voters of the City of Rye a proposition for charitable gaming.
• Poo Charges. Public Hearing to amend local law Chapter 161, “Sewers”, of the Rye City Code by amending Article II, “Sewer Rents”, to order costs for infrastructure maintenance and access to be charged to all customer classes located in such municipality.
• All Class(es). Consideration of a Resolution to petition the Public Service Commission (PSC) to order costs for infrastructure maintenance and access to be charged to all customer classes located in such municipality.
• Water Works. Consideration of a Resolution to petition the Westchester Joint Water Works (WJWW) Transportation Corporation Board to order costs for infrastructure maintenance and access to be charged to all customer classes located in such municipality.
• No Wall. Consideration of the proposed addition to the Rules and Regulations of the City of Rye Police Department General Order #113.21 regarding an Immigration Enforcement Policy.
• JDollars. Resolution to transfer $50,000 from the Contingency account to the Legal Department to fund legal services. Roll Call.
• Swimming for Dollars. Resolution to amend the 2017 Adopted Fees and Charges for the Rye Golf Club to add a pilot program for a new limited membership category, “Early Morning Swim”. Roll Call.
• Infrastructure. Bid Award for the Kirby Lane Culvert & Guiderail Replacement contract (Contract #2017-03). Roll Call.
• Fore! Bid Award for the Rye Golf Club Greens Renovation Phase I contract (Contract #2017-02). Roll Call.
• Two Benjamins. Acceptance of donation to the Rye Fire Department from The Woman’s Club of Rye, Inc. in the amount of Two Hundred ($200.00) Dollars. Roll Call.
• Two and one half Benjamins. Acceptance of donation to the Rye Senior Advocacy Committee from The Woman’s Club of Rye, Inc. in the amount of Two Hundred and Fifty ($250.00) Dollars. Roll Call.
• Gift that Floats. Acceptance of the donation of a boat to the Rye Boat Basin Marina. Roll Call.
• Patronage. Six appointments to the Commission of Human Rights for a three-year term, by the Mayor with Council approval.
• Boo! Consideration of request for permission to close a section of Purchase Street for the 65th annual celebration of the Halloween Window Painting Contest.
• Run! Consideration of a request by the Rye YMCA for the use of City streets for the 30th Annual Rye Derby on Sunday, April 28, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Breathe Deeply. Consideration of a request by Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy for the use of the Village Green for free yoga classes.
• eBay. Resolution to declare certain City of Rye equipment as surplus. Roll Call.

The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 7:30pm.