Bondage, Big Poles, Back-up Plan and PD Sign-in: Items on the Rye City Council Agenda for Wednesday, November 2, 2016

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

The city council's agenda for its meeting on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 is out.

There will be regular meeting held by the City Council of the City of Rye on Wednesday,November 2, 2016 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 18 agenda items.

• Bondage. Continuation of the Public Hearing to amend local law Article 21, “Financial Procedures”, Section §C21-9, “Bond Resolutions”, of the Charter of the Rye City Code, to revise the City’s discretionary debt limit.
• Big Pole Hearing. Continuation of the Public Hearing regarding the request submitted by Crown Castle to amend their agreement with the City and for the installation of additional locations to their existing wireless telecommunications located in the City of Rye.
• Open Mic. A crowd favorite. Residents may be heard on matters for Council consideration that do not appear on the agenda.
• It's Now AT&T… Consideration to set a Public Hearing for November 16, 2016 for a Special Permit Application submitted by New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (“AT&T”) for modifications to its existing wireless telecommunications facility located at 66 Milton Road.
• Blind Brook Lodge Cell. Consideration to set a Public Hearing for November 16, 2016 and referral to the Board of Architectural Review for a Special Permit Application submitted by T-Mobile Northeast LLC.(“T-Mobile”) for modifications to its existing wireless telecommunications facility located at 66 Milton Road.
• Shi**y Deal. Resolution to appropriate $500,000 from the General Fund, Unassigned Fund Balance to the Hewlett Pump Station Project for improvements to the sewer infrastructure. Roll Call. 12. Bid Award for the Hewlett Pump Station contract (Contract #2016-15). Roll Call.
• Senior Wheels. Resolution to appropriate $200 from the Rye Senior Advocacy Commission funds to the Rye Interfaith Corporation for the Taxi Voucher Program. Roll Call.
• Back-up Plan. Consideration of the proposed new Rules and Regulations of the City of Rye Police Department General Order #114.9 regarding a Continuity of Operations Emergency Preparedness Plan.
• Sign-in Book. Consideration of the proposed new Rules and Regulations of the City of Rye Police Department General Order #119.6 regarding a Visitor Log and Procedure Policy.

The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 7:30pm including the Presentation of the 2017 Budget. The City Council will hold Budget Workshops on Monday, November 14, 2016 and Wednesday, November 16, 2016 beginning at 7:30pm.