https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/c78bbfce3820f68ce17ea17535ef4674.pdf aca87bf7fda8605e81be845a85c4bef0 PDF Text Text The Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow held the meeting on Tuesday, August 26, 2008, in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Present: Mayor Philip E. Zegarelli Kay Brown Grala Thomas Capossela Maria Rose DeMilia-Powers David Schroedel Karin Worn pa Kenneth Wray, Trustees Also Present: Anthony P. Giaccio, Administrator Diane Jacobson, Treasurer Robert Ponzini, Esq., Village Counsel Mayor Zegarelli called the meeting to order with a prayer and pledge to the flag. Mayor Zegarelli called for a moment of silence for Police Officer Antonio "Tony" Benitez who passed away on August 19th and former Tarrytown Trustee Jerry Blood who recently passed away. We send our sympathies to the families and convey our best wishes. Approval of Minutes Trustee Schroedel moved, seconded by Trustee DeMilia-Powers, to approve the minutes of July 29, 2008, as submitted, subject to minor typographical errors and/or non-material changes. Carried 7-0. Trustee Capossela moved, seconded by Trustee Schroedel, to approve the minutes of August 5, 2008, as submitted, subject to minor typographical errors and/or non-material changes. Carried 7-0. Trustee Capossela moved, seconded by Trustee DeMilia-Powers, to approve the minutes of, August 12, 2008, as submitted, subject to minor typographical errors and/or non-material changes. Carried 7-0. Approval of Warrants - Postponed to September 2, 2008 meeting. Public Comments - Mario Belanich of 253 North Washington Street commented on format of agenda. He also commented on the resolution on tonight's agenda relating to the funding of the senior center. Discussion ensued. Hugh Jones of 253 Hunter Avenue thanked the Mayor and Board for beginning the process of getting Kingsland Point Park back from the County and for making efforts to improve the park because under the County, it was despicable. He believes the park would be better off in the l �hands of the Village and is concerned about the density use of the park. Mayor Zegarelli addressed his concerns. Terrence McGlynn of 32 Fremont Road commented that Kingsland Point Park is a tremendous asset to the Village and believes that there are ways to generate enough revenues to offset the present costs. Trustee Reports Trustee Schroedel reported that the Finance Committee met to evaluate a program that is currently in place in Peekskill that offers affirmative certificates of occupancy to people who wish to transfer their property. Sean McCarthy has issued an introductory memo on the issue and will be discussed over the next weeks. Trustee Capossela - Richie Gross met with the Public Works Committee on Saturday; they discussed staffing issues and street paving. It was agreed to pave Beekman Avenue between Kendall Avenue and Teresa Street as well as lower Valley Street near the new senior building. This money will be recouped through the CHIPS Program. Trustee Capossela reminded that Monday is a holiday and garbage pick up will be on a holiday schedule. Trustee Capossela reported on behalf of the Recreation Committee that the Lighthouse Tours continue every other Sunday at 12:30. He reminded everyone that the Swim-A-Thon will be held on Sunday, September 7th, and the Ferry-Go-Round/Street Fair will be held on Sunday, September 14th. Trustee DeMilia-Powers of the Administration Committee was to meet with WSG today, but WSG cancelled. Trustee DeMilia-Powers reported that Trustee Grala, Chief Warren and she attended a meeting of the Community Activists Committee of the Tarrytowns at the Community Opportunity Center recently. She thought it was a very good exchange of ideas between the community and our police department. One of the items coming out of the meeting would be the formation of a community-based group that would meet with the police department on a regular basis trying to address some of the issues brought to the meeting. Trustee Wompa of Special Projects Committee reported that the September 14th Street Fair is coming along; going to have the New York Rangers and New York Red Bulls demonstrations, dance groups, martial arts group; close to 60 vendors. Trustee Wray of the Public Safety Committee - no report. Administrator's Report - See attached. Resolutions - See attached. �Mayor's Report The Mayor stated that he received a copy of the NYS Board of Real Property Services designating equalization rates. This year they split the rate: homestead at 20.87% and nonhomestead at 22.13%. Mayor reported receipt of a letter from Mr. McCarthy to Mr. Vieira, who is working on redesigning the Headless Horseman Garage at 410 North Broadway. There is a question as to where the boundary lines are, and before any plans are done, they should be charged with getting a survey as to the metes and bounds of the old Texaco station. The draft of the Automobile Use Policy is to be reviewed next week at the Work Session. Mayor reported he was in receipt of a letter from the Power Authority relating to increases in the government electricity. Mayor reported of recommendations from NY Municipal Insurance Reciprocal. The Mayor reported Con Edison turn off notices for 146 Cortlandt Street and 290 North Washington Street. The Mayor reported an award of various Section 8 housing for 124 Valley Street. The Certificate of Occupancy for the building was issued. There will be a dedication of the building sometime soon. Mayor reported receipt of letters from the NYS DEC in response to comments and letters on the part of the Planning Board vis-a-vis DEC. Old Business - Trustee Capossela brought up the issue of Halloween and wants to make sure that the Public Safety Committee is on board with staffing our Village that evening. Discussion ensued. Trustee Capossela advised that he received complaints about amplified music in our Village parks. The Board must address this issue going forward. Discussion ensued. New Business - Trustee DeMilia-Powers brought up parking on Old Broadway and did the Board ever come to any conclusion as to who should be parking in that area. Discussion ensued. Trustee DeMilia-Powers also asked about the parking at the old GM salaried lot and the basketball hoop. Also requested that the Village employees not park in the parking lot of Horan's Landing. Discussion ensued. Richard Gross was advised that the school flashing light on the upper end of Bedford Road is not functioning. The Mayor acknowledged receipt of a letter about Fremont Pond from a Scarborough resident. 3 �Communications, Petitions & Request - None Public Comment - None. Trustee Schroedel moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Trustee Wray; carried: 7-0. Respectfully submitted, £&Z Sonjg/Goldstein-Suss Village Clerk 4 �ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 8/26/08 1) FIRE BOAT DOCK Last a week a dock was installed at Horan's landing for our fire boat. The dock was paid for entirely through a New York State grant. Also at Horan's Landing, a new decorative sign was put up in the park. The sign was donated in part by Chick Galella and he deserves much thanks. 2) CABLEVISION - Cablevision is in the process of moving all PEG access channels from analog to digital feed. I believe Cablevision has notified the residents of this. Cablevision will install a digital box for residents, at no charge, but you must request one by Oct. 16. Otherwise, you will have to pay for it. 3) KINGSLAND POINT PARK We are setting up a meeting with Joe Stout Commissioner of Westchester County Department of Parks and Recreation on Thursday to discuss issues related to the Kingsland Point Park IMA. �Meeting Date: Resolution #: 08/26/08 08/181/08 Resolution of the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Authorizing the Village Administrator to Sign Agreement with Proclaim WHEREAS, The Sleepy Hollow Ambulance Corps has requested approval to use a new third party billing agency to better serve the residents of Sleepy Hollow; and WHEREAS, The Sleepy Hollow Ambulance Corps has recommended using Proclaim located in Tarrytown, New York for this service; and WHEREAS, other ambulance corps have recommended Proclaim for its professionalism and customer service; and WHEREAS, The Sleepy Hollow Ambulance Corps will operate more efficiently and effectively by using Proclaim as its third party billing agency. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow authorizes the Village Administrator to sign an agreement with Proclaim to serve as the Sleepy Hollow Ambulance Corps' third party billing agency. Moved: Trustee Schroedel Seconded: Trustee Wray Vote: 7-0 �Meeting Date: Resolution #: 08/26/08 08/182/08 Resolution of the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Approving Use of Barn hart Park WHEREAS, Guillermo Espinoza, on behalf of Cultura y tradicion Ecuatoriano Senor de Giron Fundation Inc. has requested use of Barnhart Park on September 7, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a religious celebration; and WHEREAS, Mr. Espinoza originally requested the use of Kingsland Point Park, which is not available on that day; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that a total maximum of 200 people will attend this event; and WHEREAS, the Village wishes to accommodate Mr. Espinoza by allowing his group to use Barnhart Park; and WHEREAS, the fee to use the park will be the same as if it were held at Kingsland Point Park, which is $375. MOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow approves the request made by Guillermo Espinoza on behalf of of Cultura y tradicion Ecuatoriano Sehor de Giron Fundation Inc. to use Barnhart Park on September 7, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a religious celebration. Moved: Trustee Worn pa Seconded: Trustee DeMilia-Powers Vote: 7-0 �Meeting Date: Resolution #: 08/26/08 08/183/08 Resolution of the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Authorizing the Village Administrator to Sign Agreement with Mountain View Scapes Inc. WHEREAS, Karl Dibble of Mountain View Scapes Inc. has submitted a proposal to the Village to remove debris from the General Motors Parking Lot; and WHEREAS, as part of the agreement, Mr. Dibble has requested permission to process topsoil on the premises; and WHEREAS, Mr. Dibble has submitted the necessary certificate of insurance naming the Village of Sleepy Hollow and General Motors as an additional insured: and WHEREAS, Mr. Dibble will only process topsoil during normal business hours; and WHEREAS, Mr. Dibble will not bring in any new material to the site; and WHEREAS, all material will be removed from the site by December 31, 2008, with the understanding that it may be necessary to extend this date due to weather, at the sole discretion of the Mayor and Board of Trustees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow authorizes the Village Administrator to sign an agreement with Mountain View Scapes Inc. to remove debris and to process topsoil at the General Motors east parcel parking lot. Moved: Trustee Grala Seconded: Trustee DeMilia-Powers Vote: 7-0 �Meeting Date: Resolution #: 08/26/08 08/184/08 Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Setting Fees for Rental of Village-Owned Propane Gas Grills in Village Parks BE IT RESOLVED, that a fee of $50.00 for the rental of the Village-owned propane gas grills and an additional fee of $50.00 to cover the expense of the propane in Village parks is hereby approved. Moved: Trustee Seconded: Trustee Vote: Trustee Wray moved and Trustee Grala seconded to table this resolution. Vote: 7-0 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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