2 25 27 https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/78f29b1ecb475f10e98ffcfe115ae005.pdf 3a0cba19435d45ee84a41001682db955 PDF Text Text JVy A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow was held on Tuesday, January 21, 1997 at 8 PM in village hall, 28 Bcckman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Present: Mayor Sean Treacy Morris Alter Mario DiFelice Jose Chevere Patricia Ramsey Trustees Absent: Trustee Richard Sweet Trustee John T. Hayes, Jr. Also Present: Linda E. David, Village Administrator Janet Gandolfo, Village Attorney Mayor Treacy called the meeting to order with a pledge to the flag. Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to open the meeting. Mayor Treacy read a letter of resignation from Trustee John Hayes. He accepted his resignation with regrets. Mayor Treacy then appointed Donal Stever of 157 Millard Avenue to fill the unexpired term of John Hayes. Mr. Stever was sworn into office by Linda David, Village Administrator/Village Clerk. Public Hearings Mayor Treacy read the attached public hearing notice to consider amending Chapter 57, Section 57-22.1 Snow Zones. He read the attached letter from Allan Williams into the record. Trustee Ramsey moved, second by Trustee Alter to open the public hearing, motion carried. Archie McLarty of Spruce Street commented that he was in favor of the snow ordinance on both sides of the street and people do have driveways to park in when a snow emergency is called. There being no further comments, Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee DiFelice to close the public hearing, carried. Mayor Treacy commented that he would like more research done before adopting it. 1 �This will be discussed at the next work session. Trustee Ramsey commented that we should check with the Department of Public Works. Mayor Treacy suggested that wc receive comments from Fire Department and Ambulance Corp. Mayor Treacy read the attached public hearing notice regarding a fire zone and gave sonic reasons why this fire zone would be a good idea. Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to open the hearing, carried. Mr. Foley, a resident of 126 Valley Street, commented that he felt there should be a better way to resolve the problems in the area surrounding College Arms other than erecting a fire zone. Trustee Chcvcre commented that many things were taken into consideration before considering this fire zone. Trustee DiFclicc asked how many parking spaces will be lost. The Mayor responded that there arc ten or eleven visitor parking spaces available. Reverend McCrac of College Arms commented that the parking for the residents is adequate. Fat Munroc commented that surveillance is important and perhaps a camera could be installed in the lot. Mayor Treacy agreed and informed the public that GM is donating cameras and perhaps wc can use them there. There being no further comments, Trustee Chcverc moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to close the hearing, carried. Executive Session Mayor Treacy commented that there are two items that needed to be discussed in executive session before continuing with the meeting. Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to move into executive session to discuss personnel and litigation, motion carried. Discussion ensued on a personnel matter but no formal action was taken. Discussion ensued on a litigation matter. Trustee Chevere moved, second by Trustee Alter to authorize the Village Attorney to approve payment of up to $10,000.00 in the Bclanich case, motion carried 5-0. Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Chcvcre to go back to regular session, carried. �Approval of Minutes Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to approve the minutes of January 7, 1997. Trustee Ramsey moved, second by Trustee Alter to add a letter written by Richard Gross into the official minutes, motion carried 4-1 with Trustee DiFelice voting no. Approval of Warrants Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee DiFelice to approve the warrants and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills in the General fund for a total of $489,260.48, motion carried 5-0; Trustee Ramsey moved, second by Trustee Stevcr to approve the warrants and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills in the Water and Sewer fund for a total of $20,198.92, motion carried 5-0; Trustee Ramsey moved, second by Trustee Alter to approve the warrant of the Capital fund and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills for a total of $933.94, motion carried 5-0. Public Comments-Agenda Items Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee DiFelice to open the public comment section, carried. Frank Rey had comments on the resolution regarding the Assistant Sanitation Foreman position. The Mayor commented that Joe DeFeo is the General Foreman for Public Works which is all departments, therefore we are creating assistant's positions. He also asked about the resolution regarding the budgeted amount for tourism. Trustee Ramsey commented that she received an estimate from the printer for 10,000 copies of the maps and brochures but she had suggested that wc get another 10,000 for only $1000.00 extra . Our village has received so much attention from the media because of the name change and there has been many requests for copies of the maps and brochures. Chick Galella asked why Douglas Park was left out of the list for the grant monies; and why was the route 9 corridor added to the list. The Mayor explained that Douglas Park does not fit into the guidelines that the federal government sets up. Route 9 was rezoned a few years ago and we need to add new sidewalks, curbs, trees, etc. and it is within the areas set by the guidelines. Mr. Kavicky asked about the building that was closed down on route 9 after the fire; the Mayor responded that the owner has exciting plans for that building. Frank Rey recommended that the Board apply for funding for all existing parks and suggested that they hire Jose Quinoy as a police officer with the grant they received. Chick Galella asked about the additional $500.00 for the Writers' Center on resolution #1/10/97. �The Mayor commented that this is for an art program which is being held at the Writers' Center, not for the Writers' Center. Trustee Ramsey commented that the Writers' Center is donating the use of their facility for this program. There being no further comments, Trustee DiFclice moved, second by Trustee Chcvcre to close the public comment section, carried. Resolutions-Attached Old Busincss-None New Business-None Mayor's Report Mayor Trcacy commented that Trustee Sweet is still ill and wished him a speedy recovery. The Mayor reported that we have received the COPS FAST grant award of $75,000.00 for each new officer we recently hired. This will pay for half of their salary for three years. Total of $150,000.00 in grant monies Ferry Sloop has arrived at Sleepy Hollow Landing and he read a letter from them which stated that they signed the lease on January 15th and a dedication ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 9lh at 3:30 PM in the village board room, all arc welcome. The Mayor reported that we will be receiving $72,394.00 in federal monies for the cost of the snow removal last winter, also we will be receiving reimbursement from the state of $30,000.00 to $40,000.00. The LWRP is moving forward. Many meetings have been held towards its adoption for the great future of our community. The Mayor gave a brief overview of some of the proposed uses. The final document should be available for the public to review on Friday. Trustee Reports Trustee Ramsey reported that the Tourism Committee met last Monday. The meeting was very productive. They have started planning for a St. Patrick's Day parade; Hugh Casey has offered his help in organizing this parade. They arc also looking into the possibility of a Columbus Day parade, Memorial Day parade and an Octobcrfcst. �Trustee Alter informed Trustee Ramsey that the village already has a Memorial Day Parade. Henry Steiner has suggested that we contact the County with regard to Kidd's Rock which belongs to our village but can only be accessed through Kingsland Point Park. It has become covered with silt and he would like it to be marked and a sign to be erected for the purposes of identifying it. He would like some of the earth and silt that has accumulated around it dug out. We would like to form a Council on the Arts in order to promote the arts in our village. The Old Dutch Church will be celebrating their 300,h anniversary and the Restoration will be planning some activities for this event. The Mystery at Spook Rock which gets funding from the Council on the Arts will probably take place the last weekend in June or the first weekend in July. Trustee Ramsey commented that we are looking into the possibility of having Art in the Park once again. Trustee Ramsey commented that John Edwards is checking into the costs of a 4th of July celebration for our village. Trustee Chevere thanked the Board for their approval of the fire zone. It will help with some of the problems. Meetings with the tenants will still be taking place to discuss problems and get ideas. The approval of a fire zone is a start. Trustee Chevere commented that in response to the Fire Departments inquiry regarding a sprinkler system at the Rock of Salvation Church, they have contacted an engineer to install a sprinkler system in the church. Trustee DiFclicc commented that every time there is a holiday during the week there is garbage all over. The police do not have any contact numbers for the owners of the properties. He asked that we try to get a computer printout for the police to have available when this occurs. The Mayor commented that he was surprised that the police do not have that type of information system and inquired as to what is done in an emergency. Trustee DiFclice asked if we have received any feedback from the Police Chief regarding the yellow zone at the bottom of VanRipper Avenue and Gordon Avenue. The Administrator commented that we have not, but she will send him a reminder. �He asked if the Board can take any action against the tenants after there is a drug bust at College Arms. The Mayor commented that they have an agreement with the managing agent at College Arms that anytime anyone is convicted of drug use, etc., they will take steps to have them evicted from their apartment. One such individual was evicted already. Trustee DiFcIicc commented that he did a study of village hall and it is in dire need of repairs. Mayor Trcacy commented that we need to start a capital program for improvements. Trustee Alter reported on several recreation activities. TNT baseball applications have been mailed for ages 6 to 15, April ll ( h is kick off night at the McKecl Avenue parking lot, line dancing takes place every Tuesday night at the GM Training Center from 7-8 pm and a ski trip will take place this Saturday. Trustee Alter read the attached public works report. Administrator 1 Report Linda David reported there was a water main break on Amos Street which has been repaired. She read the Architectural Review Board agenda for January 22nd. Communications, Petitions & Requests Deputy Clerk read letter from Richard Maki, Commander of the VFW thanking Joe DeFco for all his work in furnishing the rope and installing it on the flagpole on the roof of their quarters, (placed in personnel file) Mayor Treacy read the Chief Engineers report for December. He read the attached correspondence from the Fire Council. Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to accept correspondence and approve action taken at the Fire Wardens meeting, carried. Mayor Trcacy read correspondence from Mrs. Pulsoni regarding a large water bill for her property at 178-180 Cortlandt Street. Will discuss at next work session. The Mayor read correspondence from "My Sister's Place" regarding the prevention of violence in the home. We will adopt a resolution at the next meeting in support of this program. �3 S3 I Correspondence from Sleepy Hollow Chamber of Commerce commenting that their new show on cable is off to a very good start and the Chamber is in support of the Public TV Center. The Hudson River Museum will be presenting many programs on Sundays in February, such as concerts, etc.. The Mayor read a letter from Mrs. Scheinwald commenting that she had donated a microwave to the police department but never received a thank you from them. Senator Spano has sent us applications for the Clean Air and Water Bond Ait grant. I The Westchester Business Institute has offered discounts for any local employee who is interested in attending. The Mayor received a letter from the Westchester Arts Council thanking him for all his support on the NYS Council on the Arts which made possible essential funding for Westchester Arts organization of the decentralization program. There will be a breakfast on January 30,h from 8:30AM-10AM. Mayor Treacy read correspondence regarding the name change from a former resident who now lives in Tennessee. Public Comments Trustee DiFelice moved, second by Trustee Alter to open the public comment section, carried. Mario Belanich suggested that the number of board members be changed from seven to five and how to get this on a referendum. Mr. Kavicky commented that the cable rates keep going up and can't we change companies. I The Mayor commented that the federal law requires that we negotiate with them and there is no competition. Lenny Vogt addressed the Mayor commenting that he was upset over an incident that occurred after the last board meeting. Chick Galella asked when the proposed budget would be ready , how long the lease with Ferry Sloop is, if we received an answer from the Attorney General regarding the special referendum on the name change and the hiring of Terry O'Neill for police negotiations. �The Mayor commented that a memo is being sent to department heads for their requests this week; this is the first step; the Ferry Sloop lease is for five years, and that Terry O'Neill has a retainer for $15,000.00 a year which is for all labor related issues; this is less expensive than payment by the hour. Village Attorney commented that she will provide Mr. Galella with a copy of the Attorney General's answer. Frank Rizzi asked if the date of the LWRP public hearing could be changed since that is the same date as the Republican caucus. i Village Attorney commented that it has already been published in the newspaper. Mario Belanich commented that the decals on the trucks should not read 1874. Trustee Ramsey commented that the village was incorporated in 1874 so that date should remain. Village Attorney would check into it. Marc Arduino asked Trustee Stever a few questions regarding the rezoning of the GM property. Trustee Stever gave a brief overview and commented that single use district is not wanted there, mixed use is needed. Jim Galgano asked if any other properties are involved in the rezoning; also if GM was going to be the main developer. The Mayor responded that Hudson Street at the top of the hill and Cooney's property to the Tarrytown line will be involved, also all properties in the "M" zone. • Donal Stever commented that there are many options such as selling pieces for development, we're not sure what GM is going to do. A draft of the riverftont requires draft infrastructure, single type use is not wanted. Mario Belanich commented that we should concentrate on the Duracell property. Chick Galella commented that other trustees should attend GM meetings with the Mayor. There being no further comments, Trustee DiFelice moved, second by Trustee Alter to adjourn the meeting, carried 4-1 with Trustee Ramsey voting no. Respectfully K£spectiuiiy submitted, suomiuea, Angela Everett -Deputy Village Clerk 8 �I PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 21, 1997 at 8:00 PM or soon thereafter in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York, to hear and consider a proposed local law amending Chapter 57 of the Code of the Village of Sleepy Hollow entitled "Vehicle & Traffic", 57-20 JA (2) to consider creating a fire zone in the southern most parking row of the College Arms parking lot adjacent to Reverend Sykes Park. A copy of said proposed local law is available in the office of the-Village Clerk. I All taxpayers, residents and parties in interest are entitled to attend and be heard at said hearing. By Order of the Board of Trustees Angela Everett, Deputy Village Clerk Dated: January 6, 1997 �Public Hearing Notice Village of Sleepy Hollow Please take notice that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 21, 1997 at 8:00 PM or soon thereafter in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York to hear comments regarding the amendment to village local law regarding snow zones ( Chapter 57, Section 57-22.1 entitled Snow Zones), to wit: To add the north side of Spruce Street to the designated snow zone list. Currently only the south side of Spruce Street is a snow zone. A copy of proposed ordinance is available in the office of the Village Clerk between the hours of 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. All interested parties are entitled to attend and be heard at said hearing. By order of the Board of Trustees Angela Everett, Deputy Village Clerk Dated: January 11, 1997 �V;' • '.\+£-'"!: '• ;•••• W'$i':- • Allen Williams 11 Spruce Street Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 January 15, 1997 Sean Treacy Mayor Village of Sleepy Hollow Dear Mayor Treacy: I am sorry I missed the last meeting on the "Spruce Street matter." I would like to suggest, at this time, a new survey be taken as to what the homeowners on Spruce truly want for their street, not outsiders from other areas in the village. I have spoken to a few of my neighbors who say they did not sign a paper with all the restrictions such as what has already been submitted before the board. Apparently, someone has changed the original petition to further include restrictions upon residents. Petitioners recall only the "15 feet from intersection parking" and the "left side to curb parking restriction," being written out in the original petition proposed to the board. We are very confused as to where all these further restrictions came from. As to the "sweeper restrictions," I, my family of nine children and their children, who frequently visit, will be the most effected of any resident on Spruce. This talk of "alternate side of the street parking for both sides" is unnecessary and will be a burden to every resident here on Spruce. Further, New Broadway and surrounding streets will be asked to carry the burden of parking for Spruce. It could not be the intent of your administration to further congest New Broadway and other streets. In the thirty years I have resided here, I have never observed any street-cleaning problems. Residents of Spruce agree that this is one of the cleaner streets in all of Sleepy Hollow all year round. The end result, regardless of what some might feel, this street does not need a constant manicure. Because of the incline of spruce, rainfall does a very good job in keeping the street well maintained. When leaves do fall, spruce primarily needs attention upon the bottom of the street, where it intersects with New Broadway, as the leaves tend to congregate there due to the utilization of a commercial leaf blower on the part of a New Broadway resident. As to the snow removal, Spruce street has always been properly maintained, after the village plow departs, by my sons and I. We have adequately maintained the width and length of Spruce street for years. I have been told that Spruce is always one of the clearest streets by village employees. We don't mind performing this task because it is in our best interest to make Spruce passable for residents. We realize the older residents of Spruce are somewhat limited when it comes to snow removal, this is what makes our task important and their thanks is reward enough. �In closing, I would ask you and the board to re-examine this matter of restrictions for Spruce. After speaking with some of the residents of Spruce, they agree that the petition before you does not appear to be the original. The fact that the proposal before you contains no date is enough for some of us to question its authenticity. Words and restrictions wore added after the fact by someone to manipulate you and the board. If there is anything else I can do for you and the board please don't hesitate to alert me. Please feel free to read this to all concerned regarding this matter at the next public hearing for Spruce. I extend my sincere thanks for your time and your consideration. Sincerely, Allen Williams P.S. SPRUCE IS A "DEAD END" STREET �3zj I 3£L i. Meeting Date: 01-21-97 Resolution*: 01-11-97 Whereas, the Board of Trustees budgeted a certain amount off money to be applied to tourism and planning in the 1996-1997 budget; and Whereas, the Board off Trustees wishes to enhance and promote tourism throughout the Village; Be It Resolved that the Board off Trustees does hereby authorize the expenditure off up to $5,300 for the new comprehensive Sleepy Hollow Tourism Brochure and Map. I MOVED: Trustee Ramsey SECONDED: Trustee Alter VOTE: _££ u Meeting Date: 01-21 Resolution*: 01-12-97 Be It Resolved that the Board off Trustees does hereby approve the promotion off Floyd Rhein to the position off Assistant Road Maintenance Foreman at an annual salary off $43,629.46 effective January 2 2 , 1 9 9 7 . Said appointment is subject to a probationary period of six months. MOVED: Trustee Alter I SECONDED: Trustee Ramsey VOTE:_5dQ Meeting Date: 01-21-97 Resolution*: 01-13-97 Be It Resolved that the Board of Trutsees does hereby approve the promotion of Charles DePaolo to the position of Assistant Sanitation Foreman at an annual salary of $40,948.73 effective January 22,1997. Said appointment is subject to a probationary period of six months. MOVED: Trustee Alter SECONDED: Trustee Ramsey VOTE: 5=0 �Meeting Date: 01-21-97 Resolution #: 01-08-97 Be It Resolved that the Board of Trustees hereby amend the Village local law regarding snow zones (Chapter 57, Section 57-22.1 entitled Snow Zones), to wit: to add the north side of Spruce Street to the designated snow zone list. MOVED: SECONDED: VOTE: Trustee Alter moved, seconded by Trustee Ramsey to table this resolution until discussion at work session. Vote: 5-0 Meeting Date: 01-21-97 Resolution #: 01-09-97 Be It Resolved that the Board of Trustees hereby amend the Village local law entitled "Vehicle & Traffic", 57-20 JA (2) to create a fire zone in the southern most parking row of the College Arms parking lot (100 College Avenue) adjacent to Reverend Sykes Park. MOVED: Trustee PiFelice SECONDED: Trustee Alter VOTE; 5-Q I Meeting Date: 01-21-97 Resolution*: 01-10-97 Be It Resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize and approve an additional $500. In support of a live theatre program offered by the Hudson Valley Writer's Center and featuring the work of choreographer Diane Coburn Bruning and playwriter Staci Swedeen, to bring the new total to $2,500. MOVED: Trustee Ramsey Trustee Stever abstained. SECONDED: Trustee Alter VOTE: 4-0-1 �Meeting Date: 01-21-97 Resolution #: 01-07-97 Be It Resolved the Board off Trustees off the Village off Sleepy Hollow wholeheartedly endorses the Village's CDBG application package for our various projects and hereby agrees to the Village's contribution iff w e are awarded the grant ffunds. 1997-1998 Sleepy Hollow Landing Park Sidewalks Sewer Rehabilitation $70,000 40,000 25,000 1998-1999 Sleepy Hollow Landing Park Rev. Sykes Park Rte. 9 Corridor Sidewalks Sewer Rehabilitation $30,000 23,000 42,056 30,000 40,000 1999-2000 Sleepy Hollow Landing Park Barnhart Park Sidewalks MOVED: Trustee Alter $30,000 28,000 30,000 SECONDED: Trustee Ramsey VOTE: _$& �^ PUBLIC WORKS REPORT JANAURY 21, 1997 i WE ARE URGING RESIDENTS NOT TO PUT GARBAGE IN THE SAND BARRELS!!!!!!!!!! Pot holes arc being filled throughout the village. Recycling will take place tomorrow along with Tuesday's regular garbage pickup. Christmas trees will still be picked up when place at the curb on any day'before 7 AM. We helped several residents this past weekend with frozen water lines. We will be cleaning up Sleepy Hollow road of dead brush and trees shortly. Installing new street litcs throughout the village. i i �NORTH TRRftVTOUJN FIRC- D6PRftTM€NY l-ir*» Patrol Org 1876 Ptx^ntico Hook & l..addcr Orq. 1S78 Rescue? Hose Co. 1 Org. 1887 Union Hose Co. No. 2 Org. 1887 Columbia Hose Co. No. 3 Org. 1899 WORT// /T Lenny Ki.f.L;.;:::-." Chief i-'nci:,. < < K..b, ,t :>/,„,;, \A As-t Chief Lenny Vool 2nd A^ri Chief To: Mayor and Board of Trustees From: Fire Council Date: January 17,1997 Honorable Mayor and Board At the January 7,1997 village Board meeting it was reported by Trustee Jose Chevere Jr. that the Rock of Salvation Chruch is still raising needed money to install the required sprinkler system. This statement of Trustee Chevere contradicts an article which appeared in the September 16,1996 Gannett addition of The Tarrytown Daily News. This article states " A SPRINKLER SYSTEM HAS BEEN INSTALLED AND IS BEING TESTED SO THE BUILDING INSPECTOR JAMES MARGOTTA CAN APPROVE IT." This department on it's routine inspection of NEW or RENOVATED BUILDINGS requiring a Sprinkler System, is unable to locate the Fire Department Siamese Connection for the Sprinklers. We request a response, at this meeting, from Trustee Chevere, who is also a Board member of the Church, as to the correct status of the Sprinkler System. If the Sprinkler System has been installed according to The Daily News Article of September 16,1996, we request a copy of the test results be placed in Chief Rutiglianos Mail Box as of Wednesday January 22nd. If the Sprinkler System has not been installed as per Trustee Cheveres comments at the January 7th board meeting , than why was a Temporary CO issued with such an important life safety component missing. 1 �NORTH TRRRVTOUJN FIR€ DGPRRTf/lCNT J Lire P.Urol Orov 1S76 Pcxraniico Hook & Ladder Oifl. 1873 Rescue Hose Co. 1 Org. 1887 Union Hose Co. No. 2 Oig. 1887 Columbia Hose Co. No. 3 Org. 1S99 mm V. Lenny Rutigiir.no Chief Enoincci Robert Moon 1st Asst. Chief Lenny Vogt 2nd Asst. Chief fa This Council request a copy of the Temporary CO Issued to the Rock of Salvation Church with the conditions and date of expiration . If a Freedom of information act is required please notify Chief Rutigliano immediately. This department is concerned not only with the safety of it's members, but also the parishioners and children which attend this church . We expect the courtesy of a response. i Respectfully Submitted Richard N. Gross, Secretary Fire Council I �3U 1/1 <" =T p £ 3 * r a rt> W . 0 �\JS °j Fire P.-.trol Org. 1S76 Pocantico Hook & Ladder Org. 1S78 Rescue Hose Co. 1 Org. 1S87 I 'iiion Hose Co. No. 2 Org. 1S87 Cokuv.hwi Hose Co. No. 3 Osq. 1S09 NORTH TRRRVTOWN FIR€ D€PRRTM€NT fflT HDRT// <*StRn8|to^ ^rffmS? . A f o JT ffV^ ^fb ^N/^^KLNB>MQ ^ ' flvfllBllj Lenny Rutigliano Chief Engineer Robert Moon 1st Asst. Chief Lenny Vogt 2nd Asst Chief fee To.Mayor and Board of Trustees From: Fire Council Date: January 17,1997 Re: Ambulance State Certification Honorable Mayor and Trustees At our regular monthly meeting held on Tuesday January 14,1997, it has been brought to the attention of this Council, by the Captain of the Ambulance Corps., that the NYS Department'of Healths regulations requiring all ambulances to be certified by January 1, 1998 is fast approching. There has been no commitment made by this Board to the ambulance corps Captain or Chief of this department for the purchase of necessary needed life saving equipment. If this equipment is not purchased our ambulance will be forced to discontinue service to the residents of this village . The Council request that you schedule a meeting with the Chiefs of this department to discuss the future of the ambulance. incereJy Richard N.Gross,Secretary Fire Council �3t>~j i NORTK TRRRVTOUJN FIR€ D€PRRTM€N\ Lenny Ruti^lir.no Chief Engineer Robert Moon 1st Asst C'ni.:f Lenny Vogt 2nd Asst. Chief 1 ire Patiol Org. 1876 I'ccantico Hook &. ladder Org. 1S7S Rescue Hose Co. 1 Org. 1887 Union Hose Co. No. 2 Org. 1887 Columbia Hose Co. No. 3 Org. 1899 To: Mayor and Board of Trustees From: Board Of Fire Wardens Date: January 17,1997 Re: Active Membership I At the regular monthly meeting of the Fire Council held on Tuesday January 14th,the following member was approved . Elected out-of-town Active by Rescue Hose Co.# 1 Frank Hrotko 254 Warren Ave. Hawthrone, N.Y. Frank is employed by the Sleepy Hollow Police Department Full time. ^Respectfully i Submitted Richard N.Gross, Secretary Fire Council � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes & Resolutions-1997 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource MINS_TRUST_1997-01-21 Subject The topic of the resource Board of Trustees Minutes-1997 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1997 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Village of Sleepy Hollow All Rights Reserved. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/fc8df9be1ed610e058767bc5b4e9570d.pdf 9df536c901912f0e01e11e387d9f0049 PDF Text Text 33 O I A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow was held on Tuesday, January 7,1997 at 8:00 PM in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Present: Mayor Sean Treacy Morris Alter Mario DiFelice Jose Chevere Patricia Ramsey John T. Hayes, Jr. Also Present: I Absent: Trustees Linda £. David, Village Administrator Janet Gandolfo, Village Attorney Trustee Richard Sweet Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Hayes to open the meeting, carried. Mayor Treacy called the meeting to order with a pledge to the flag. Public Hearings Mayor Treacy read the attached public hearing notice regarding amending Chapter 57 entitled "Vehicle & Traffic", Section 57-6. Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee DiFelice to open the public hearing, motion carried. Mayor Treacy read the attached petition. Comments from Chick Galella, Archie McLarty, Ken Ross and Don Caetano were made regarding the hours of the alternate side and the effect on tenants on that street. I Mayor Treacy moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to amend the notice to reflect alternate sides be from 8AM-12PM, carried. Mayor Treacy read the attached public hearing notice regarding amending Chapter 57 entitled "Vehicle & Traffic", Section 57-5 and Section 57-7, motion carried. Trustee Ramsey moved, second by Trustee DiFelice to open the public hearing, carried. Frank Rey commented that there is already one stop sign at the corner. Mayor Treacy commented that we will add only two signs to that corner. 1 �There being no further comments, Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to close the hearing, carried. Approval of Minutes Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee DiFclicc to approve the minutes of December 3,1996 as written, motion carried 5-0. Trustee Hayes moved, second by Trustee Chcvere to approve the minutes of the meeting of December 11,1996 as written, motion carried 4-0-2 with Trustees DiFclicc and Ramsey abstaining. Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee DiFclicc to approve the minutes of the meeting of December 17, 1996 with minor correction/addition, motion carried 5-0. Approval of Warrants Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee DiFelice to approve the warrant of the General Fund for a total of $78,409.37 and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills, motion carried 5-0. Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Chcvere to approve the warrant of the Water & Sewer fund for a total of $ 24,269.43 and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills, motion carried 5-0. Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Hayes to approve the warrant of the Capital fund and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills for a total of $ 79,585.96, motion carried 5-0. Public Comments-Agenda Items Trustee DiFelice moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to open the public comment section, carried. Mr. Galella asked why the Eagles was not a voting district anymore. The Mayor explained that he had received numerous complaints about the lack of parking there. Frank Rey asked about the legal bills with regard to the Brophy hearing. There being no further comments, Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Chevere to close the public comments, carried. Resolutions-Attached Old Business- None New Business-None �33^ Mayor's Report ^ Mayor Treacy reported that he, Linda David, Henry Atterbury and a consultant from Hastings Design group met in Poughkeepsie regarding the ISTEA grant. We will be receiving a $200,000.00 grant for the Riverfront Park. Our agreement with General Motors for the option to purchase the GM salary parking lot on Beekman Avenue has been extended until December 1,1997 which will give us more time to discuss what can be done with this lot. Mayor Treacy commented that the Arthur Anderson study suggestion was the creation of certain amenities that would attract tourists such as a museum. The Hudson Valley Children's Museum is interested in this site. With regard to the LWRP zoning amendments, we have been working with Frederick P. Clarke Associates, Donal Stever and General Motors for the past months. General Motors is in favor of the rezoning. The Mayor read the summary of the fourth quarter of 1996 report regarding OSHA activities of the of the cleaning up of the GM plant. He commented that GM should have a master plan within 6-9 months. Trustee Reports Trustee HAyes reported the Library Board will meet on January 23rd. Linda David sent the library a letter regarding the information they had requested recently. The library is in need of a new boiler. So far they have just been repairing it. It will cost approximately $28,000. 00 to purchase a new one. They have received grant information from Sanjay Shah and would like him to visit the library to see what they might need. The meeting that was scheduled to be held with Father Mazza and Chick Galella has been rescheduled for January 23rd. He attended the SOS luncheon on December 11th but will be unable to attend any future meetings or luncheons due to the fact that he will be starting a new job. Trustee Hayes reported that the January 3rd meeting of the Fire Committee was cancelled and will be rescheduled. He read the Fire Chiefs report for November and read the attached correspondence from the Fire Council. 3 �Trustee Ramsey reported that the NY Times had an article this past Sunday regarding the wonderful people in the Village of Sleepy Hollow. She commented that there was a nice article in the Gannett paper today regarding one of our public works employees, Chuck DePoalo, who is devoting his time to the TNT baseball organization. The NY Times also had an article which rated the Tarrytown school district #5 in the County which is at the top of the scale. She commended the Superintendent and staff for a job well done. The Tourism Committee will meet on January 13th at 7:30 PM. Trustee Ramsey reported that the tourist map and brochure are into its final proofing. Trustee Ramsey reported that the Old Dutch Church will be celebrating their 300th anniversary. Sleepy Hollow Society will meet on January 23rd at the Restoration at 8 PM. A representative from General Motors will be there. Anyone is invited to attend. Trustee Chevcrc reported that he and the Mayor attended a meeting with the tenants of College Arms on December 19,h at Union Hose. He thanked Detective Ferguson who gave a class on how the tenants can protect themselves especially during the holiday season. The residents were made aware of the efforts of the Board in trying to help the people and improve the area. Trustee Chevcre commented that the residents expressed support for the proposed fire zone in the College Arms parking lot. Trustee Chevcre commented on a disturbing situation that occurred at the Hispanic church on Sunday. Trustee DiFelice commented that we need to clarify the parking situation in front of General Motors; there should not be meters in front of GM but there should be meters on Cortlandt Street where the loading zone was. Trustee Alter reported on several youth outing ski trips that will be taking place, line dancing will take place every Tuesday at the General Motors Training center, the after school program has been very successful; for information on the new adult gym schedule call 631-2450. �Trustee Alter read the attached public works report. Administrator's Report Linda David reported on the Zoning Board agenda for January 15 th , the Planning Board agenda for January 16,h and the ARB agenda for January 22nd. All meetings are held at 8 PM. Communications, Petitions & Requests Deputy Clerk read letter from B. Joseph Lillis addressed to Joe DeFeo requesting sidewalk repairs in the Spring and commending him for the great job he has done in street repaving. (Placed in personnel file) Mayor Treacy read communication from Jennifer Anderson of Historic Hudson Valley congratulating him on all his efforts and support of the name change and that they are looking forward to working with the Mayor and the Board in way they can. The Mayor commented that he has received communications regarding the name change from all over the country as well as many clippings. Brian DeLoatch of Daily Herald in Chicago wrote an article regarding the name change as well as Walter Shrank in Illinois who writes for a hometown paper. A donation of $100. 00 to help with the expenses of the name change has been received from a resident, Meyer Nathans. Correspondence from a former resident, John J. Sinnott was read in favor of the name change. Mayor Treacy read a petition from residents of Briggsville requesting that the Briggsville area be put on the list for repaving in the Spring. Public Comments Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to open the public comment section, carried. Chick Galella had comments regarding the special election that was held on the name change. Chief Lenny Rutigliano commented on the three letters that were written to the Mayor and Board regarding the appointment of the Code Enforcement Officer. John Korzelius also commented on the Mayor's appointment of the Code Enforcement Officer. �A discussion regarding the appointment of the Code Enforcement Officer ensued between some members of the Are department, the Mayor and a couple of trustees. Richard Gross gave his reasons on why he should have been appointed CEO. Susan Paolantonio commented that people on Pocantico and Elm Street do not curb their dogs and asked if anything could be done. The Mayor commented that it is difficult to issue summonses unless the person is caught at the time it is happening. He will ask the Chief to have his officers watch that area more closely and perhaps we could pave the grassy areas. i Jim Ticrncy commented parliamentary procedure should be followed at meetings. Steve Scrina commented on the eight meters on Beekman Avenue near his place. The Mayor commented that they will be removed. There being no further comments, Trustee DiFelice moved, second by Trustee Alter to close the public comment section, carried. There being no further business, Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Chevere to adjourn the meeting, carried. Respectfully submitted, Angela Everett Deputy Village Clerk i 6 �336 i PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 7, 1997 at 8:00 PM or soon thereafter at Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York to consider amending Chapter 57 entitled "Vehicle & Traffic" Section 57-6 by adding alternate side parking on both sides of Spruce Street and amending Section 57-7 by erecting a 15 foot "No Parking" setback on both sides of Spruce Street from the intersection of New Broadway. i copy of proposed law is available in the office of the Village Clerk. 1 taxpayers, residents and parties in interest are entitled to be heard at said hearing. By Order of the Board of Trustees Angela Everett, Deputy Clerk Dated: December 23, 1996 i �WE THE UNDERSIGNED RESIDENTS OF SPRUCE STREET REQUEST THAT THE VILLAGE REVIEW AND ACT UPON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS. ! . In the interest of public safety, we request a 15 foot no parking set-back on both sides of Spruce Street, from New Broadway eastward. When vehicles are parked at the lower end of Spruce Street, it is impossible for drivers to see cross traffic on New Broadway. There have been two near misses at this intersection and the potential exists for a possible serious collision. Further, in winter when the street is snow covered, drivers must accelerate in order to negotiate the steep incline. Autos parked at the bottom of Spruce pose a hazard for those attempting to%climb the hill. 2. In order that Spruce Street be properly swept on the scheduled day of the week, we request that a four hour parking restriction be enacted for the entire hill. This would permit tHe'^STSfcmprtrr—lu upuiaxe witnout negotiating through an obstacle course of parked vehicles. 3. Some residents of Spruce Street recall an unwritten agreement, where-by all vehicles were removed from the street during snow storms. Not only did this arrangement facilitate the removal of snow, but also eliminated the . possibility of accidents between parked autos and Village equipment. Every residence on Spruce has adequate off street parking capability which should be utilized during snow storms. We propose that an ordinance be enacted, restricting parking on the hill whenever snow removal is necessary^. During the storms of l^ys, residents were forced tcTshovel^the sides of the street as parked cars prevented the plows from clearing the hill. We are sure that it is not the policy of this Administration to require residents (some in their 70s and 80s) to remove snow from a Village thoroughfare. (Y <5bMJC--Q Q ' - ^ c / £ -ZWi/ccC --7~> Af,7~ �I Residents with driveway access on Spruce Street. Name MtJvJ^E Oc$ C 0 Name Name (11 Myv"* _ fl\v"x» <*}/I/(&s/jg ~~> f?/?fW/? 7^ /C/fi>Q ^fia^fi^c/7 Name .."yT ^ fs£~<~* Y [?fi<?/?P-C*S? y *S<*-j Grt^i^y �^ c \ PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 7, 1997 at 8:00 PM or soon thereafter at Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy HOIIQW, New York to consider amending Chapter 57 entitled "Vehicle & Traffic" Section 57-5 to install three (3) stop signs at the intersection of Holland and Gordon Avenue; one at the southeast corner of Holland and Gordon Avenue facing south, one at the southwest corner of Gordon and Holland Avenue facing west and one at the intersection of Gordon and Holland Avenue on the north side of Gordon Avenue facing east. Ail taxpayers, residents and parties in interest are entitled to be heard at said hearing. By Order of the Board of Trustees Angela Everett- Deputy Clerk Dated: December 23, 1996 �2fo Meeting Date: 01-07-97 Resolution #: 01-01-97 Resolved: That, Voting machines be used in the forthcoming Village Election on March 18,1997. MOVED: Trustee Alter SECONDED: Trustee Hayes VOTE:_&£ Meeting Date: 01-07-97 Resolution*: 01-02-97 Resolved: That, the Village Clerk be authorized to publish and post the proper Election Day notices and purchase the necessary supplies. MOVED: Trustee Ramsey SECONDED: Trustee Hayes VOTE: & £ Meeting Date: 01-07-97 Resolution #: 01-03-97 Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby amend the salary in the resolution promoting Richard Gross to Water Maintenance Worker I from $42,807.86 to $43,207.86. MOVED: Trustee Alter SECONDED: Trustee Ramsey VOTE:_5=Q Meeting Date: 01-07-97 Resolution #: 01-04-97 Whereas, four different proposals have been submitted and reviewed by our consultant, Hastings Design and Whereas, Hastings Design recommends the award be made to the lowest responsible bidder, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Village of Sleepy Hollow awards to McLaren Engineering ($3,200) a contract to perform a hydrographic survey for the Sleepy Hollow Landing Park. MOVED: Trustee Ramsey SECONDED: Trustee Alter VOTE: 5=0 �Meeting Date: 01-07-97 Resolution #: 01-05-97 Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby call for a public hearing on January 2 1 , 1 9 9 7 at 8:00 PM to make Spruce Street a snow emergency street. MOVED: Trustee Ramsey SECONDED: Trustee Alter VOTE: 5=0 i Meeting Date: 01-07-97 Resolution #: 01-06-97 Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby authorize the Mayor to hire Betty Rodriques at $10.00 per hour effective January 8 , 1 9 9 7 as a part-time employee not to exceed 17 Va hours per week. MOVED: Trustee Alter SECONDED: Trustee Ramsey VOTE: 5=0 I �-^HBi Meeting Date: 01-07-97 Resolution #: 01-107-97 Be it Resolved that the Board of Trustees hereby amends Chapter 57-6 "Vehicle & Traffic" to add alternate side of the street parking regulations on both sides of Spruce Street from 8 AM-12 Noon; also resolved that the Board of Trustees amends Chapter 57-7 by erecting a 15 ft. setback on both sides of Spruce Street from the intersection of New Broadway. Moved: Trustee DiFelice Seconded: Trustee Chevere Vote:5-0 Meeting Date: 01-07-97 Resolution #: 01-108-97 Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby amend Chapter 57, "Vehicle & Traffic*', Section 57-5 to install two (2) stop signs at the intersection of Holland and Gordon Avenue. Moved: Trustee Ramsey Seconded: Trustee Haves Vote: 5-0 �NORTH TRRRVTOUJN FIR€ D€PRRTM€NT 0& °) Fire Patrol Org. 1876 Pocantico Hook & Ladder Org. 1878 Rescue Hose Co. 1 Org. 1887 Union Hose Co. No. 2 Org. 1887 Columbia Hose Co. No. 3 Org. 1899 Lenny Rutigliano Chief Engineer Robert Moon 1st Asst. Chief Lenny Vogt 2nd Asst. Chief "*DK5f i To: Mayor and Board of Trustees From: Board of Fire Wardens Date: December 11,1996 Honorable Mayor: At the regular meeting of the Fire Council held on Tuesday December 10,1996 a vote was in favor of removing the remaining street pull boxes. This system has been found to be an antiqued and expensive system to maintain. W e " suggest a meeting with the entire board and this council to further discuss this matter. Richard N.Gross,Sec Council I �34 I request that the following become part of the offical minutes of the January 7,1997 Village of Sleepy Hollow Board Meeting. My objective in appearing before this board was to clearify statements made by Mayor Sean Treacy in regrads to his handling of the position of Code Enforcement Officer.and the Mayors misrepresentation of my personal qualifications. The following is an accurate account of my statements. On May 16,1996 after Mayor Treacy Fired than Code Enforcement Officer Robert Stiloski, I submitted a letter to be considered for the vacant position. Never once from May 16th to November 1996 was I ever approached by the Mayor to fill the vacant position. The Mayor in that same time period approched numerous individuals within this Fire Depatment to take the position of Code Enforcement Officer. None of the individuals approached by the Mayor had any knowledge of Code Enforcement. In July or August Mayor Treacy appointed Gary McClain as Code Enforcement Officer. Mr. McClain was not at that time Certified as a Code Enforcement Officer. Mr. McClain resigned two weeks latter for personal reasons. My qualifications for the position consist of 25 years as an active member of the Sleepy Hollow Fire Department, formerly known as N.Tarrytown, Fire Department. I Served all firematic offices in Rescue Hose . Elected to the position of 2nd Assistant Chief of the department in April 1987. I advanced to the rank of Chief of the Department in April 1989. I was Certified as a NYS Code Enforcement Officer in October 1989 by the NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control. I was Chairman and CoAuthor of the present Village Sprinkler Code adopted in October 1989 by the Village Board , and latter approved by the Secretary of State as superior to the State Building and Fire Codes. Served as the Village Assistant Code Enforcement Officer under Robert Stiloski from June 1991June 1993. Mayor Treacy was than a Trustee and never once did he question my competence or question the fair labor standards act. I along with three other individuals were granted an interview by the Village Board on November 12,1996. Gary McClain not being one of the candidates. Being born and raised in this Village, I offered to do the Job at a saving to the Tax payers for $10,000. �At the December 17,1996 Board meeting Gary McClain was appointed by Mayor Treacy over requests from Trustee Ramsey to at least have the opportunity to interview Mr. McClain. Her request was denied. I feel that the Mayors action were personal and not in the best interest of the village. Richard N. Gross �»+'•'• .,,/£ tp&v i PUBLIC WORKS REPORT JANUARY 7, 1997 Christmas tree lights will be taken down this week. Christmas trees will be picked up every day when placed at the curb . Tree trimming and the removal of dead trees is continuing. i A light pole that was knocked down recently on the corner of Depeyster and Broadway has been replaced. Pot holes are being filled throughout the village. Leaves are no longer being picked up with the vacuum, they must be bagged and placed at the curb for Monday pickup. Sand barrels have been placed throughout the village. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes & Resolutions-1997 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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