https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/5cc269238402d27341542812d94f40f3.pdf 553ba906a214afe031b70b8ac1d757e4 PDF Text Text The Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow held the meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 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 Richard Gross, General Foreman Sean McCarthy, Building Inspector Mayor Zegarelli called the meeting to order with a prayer and pledge to the flag. Mayor Zegarelli called for a moment of silence for Eda Fratta, the Mayor's Aunt, who recently passed. We send our sympathies to the family and convey our best wishes. Approval of Minutes Trustee Grala moved, seconded by Trustee Capossela, to approve the minutes of August 26, 2008, as submitted, subject to minor typographical errors and/or non-material changes. Carried 7-0. Trustee Schroedel moved, seconded by Trustee DeMilia-Powers, to approve the minutes of September 2, 2008, as submitted, subject to minor typographical errors and/or non-material changes. Carried 7-0. Trustee DeMilia-Powers moved, seconded by Trustee Grala, to approve the minutes of September 9, 2008, as submitted, subject to minor typographical errors and/or non-material changes. Carried 7-0. Approval of Warrants Trustee Schroedel moved, seconded by Trustee Grala to approve Warrants 08SEP19U in the amount of $8,934.27, 08SET23 in the amount of $161,063.73, 08SEP23 in the amount of $10,296.94, 08SEPT23Z in the amount of $69,352.44 and 092308 in the amount of $19,420.67 totaling $269,068.05. Warrant 08SETP11 in the amount of $1,800.00 was pulled as it was a duplicate. Carried: 7-0. Presentation Mayor Zegarelli introduced Fiona Hodgson who was making a presentation on the Sleepy Hollow Downtown Revitalization 501(c)(3). Ms. Hodgson reviewed the background of the corporation which was established in 2006 to address the need to strengthen the downtown area before the development of the GM property. She advised that as municipalities were not eligible to apply for New York Main Street grants, facade restoration funding offered to Not For Profits by the New York State Office of Community Renewal, the Sleepy Hollow Downtown Revitalization Corporation (SHDRC) was established to procure this necessary funding. The SHDRC was incorporated in New York on May 25, 2006, was 1 �determined to be exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code on July 31, 2007 and was registered with the Charities Bureau on March 19, 2008. Ms. Hodgson spoke about the make up of the Board of Directors. She further discussed the four component revitalization program for the Sleepy Hollow downtown, which includes: facade renovation and streetscape improvements, business community outreach and education, low interest rate business development loan program implementation and marketing and promotion. Ms. Hodgson advised the Board of the successful procurement of $481,000 in State grant assistance; $385,000 in New York Main Street grants for facade renovation and streetscape improvements, and a $96,000 Quality Communities grant (with 20% match from the Village) to administer the revitalization programs. November 13, 2008 is the deadline for the next round of New York Main Street grant applications. Ms. Hodgson advised that the goal is to operate from a downtown storefront. After the presentation, the Board questioned Ms. Hodgson and discussion ensued. Public Comments Judith Giordano of 89 New Broadway read recommendations for the new contract between the Village and County of Westchester for Kingsland Point Park, (see recommendations attached) Trustee Reports Trustee Schroedel did not have a Finance Committee report. Trustee Capossela reported that the Recreation Committee met last evening and discussed the Haunted Hayride scheduled for October 24th and 25th. It was agreed that the tickets will remain the same as last year: $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door. The logistics are being worked out, but pretty much will be the same as last year. The children's hayride at Kingsland Point Park is scheduled for Saturday, October 18th. The Halloween Parade is scheduled for Friday, October 31st, at 5:30 p.m. beginning at Morse School and ending at the Central Fire Headquarters. Trustee Capossela read the DPW report (attached). He also reported that the north end of New Broadway has been repaved where the gas mains were replaced. Trustee DeMilia-Powers complimented the DPW staff on the great job of paving on Beekman Avenue to Valley Street. They did a good job in a quick and efficient manner. Trustee Grala reported that the North Tarrytown Housing Authority met on September 15th. At the meeting, there was discussion about the voluntary compliance agreement with HUD; parking which continues to be a problem on Valley Street; the new senior housing building; talked about parking which continues to be on Valley Street; talked about the senior housing building; 14 families have moved in; 40 leases are being executed; she has asked for and is awaiting the percentage of residents who are from Sleepy Hollow. Trustee Grala reported that the Library met on September 18th. Everything is going well. They are going to hire a space planner who will advise on how to arrange space efficiently in the Library. They are also looking at a cafe and have reviewed the budget for landscaping. Trustee Grala reported that last week she and Sean met with the Tree Commission. They thought it would be appropriate to reinvigorate the Tree Commission and feel that they are. They discussed a replacement tree plan and a tree fund. They are working on the permit application and improving the 2 �process for obtaining tree permits and doing a Village wide program with DPW to tag the trees that are dangerous. The Commission will meet on a monthly basis going forward. Trustee Wompa reported meeting with some residents of Philipse Manor to address Halloween problems from last year and putting a plan in place for this year. They spoke to Chief Warren and asked for as many police officers as possible; 9 to 10 officers in Philipse Manor focusing on dispersing large groups of teens and confiscating eggs and shaving cream. The police will also contact merchants asking them to restrict shaving cream and egg sales. We will also work with the high school to deliver presentations to the student body leaders. The Manor Associations have agreed to put together a flyer appealing to the residents about Halloween hours ending at 8:30 for trick or treating. Parental support is being asked for in not purchasing eggs and shaving cream. Trustee Wompa also advised that they are exploring further the enforcing of no parking in the Manors on Halloween. On Thursday, there will be a wrap up meeting on the Street Fair which was a tremendous success. Ms. Wompa thanked the Department Heads, and Chamber of Commerce. She also recognized the Ferry Go Round sponsors which brought a lot of people to the Village to attend the Street Fair. Trustee Wray reported that the Public Safety Committee has agreed to put out more police officers on the street on Halloween. The Committee discussed the overtime considerations. However, with the concerns from last Halloween, there is a very real concern about the type of activity that seems to be increasing on Halloween which seems to be getting more dangerous and is just not safe for our kids, homeowners and visitors. We will be putting out a maximum of 15 police officers on the street during Halloween evening hours. Trustee Wray reminded that the Fire Department Inspection is scheduled for October 3rd at Fire Headquarters, 28 Beekman Avenue at 5:15 p.m. He encouraged everyone to attend. Administrator's Report Mr. Giaccio reported that the Board received a memorandum from him regarding the Kingsland Point Park Overpass and that he contacted Commissioner Joe Stout to discuss the overpass. Mr. Stout has confirmed in writing that Westchester County does own the bridge. At this time, the County is not willing to help fund the rehabilitation of the bridge and prefers that it be removed altogether. Based on this information, he recommended that we do not proceed with the grant application. Mr. Giaccio reported that the Bamhart Street Sidewalk Project is to begin the following day. There was a pre-construction meeting today; contractor going to notify all the residents on Bamhart, Francis, Andrews and Elm about the work. Discussion ensued relating to start times. Mayor's Report The Mayor reminded of the ribbon cutting at Bamhart Park is on Saturday, October 4th at noon and thereafter at the Kingsland Point Park Gazebo. Mayor advised of the Historic Hudson River Towns' Planning Conference entitled "Hudson's Riverfront: The Next 400 Years" to be held on November 12, 2008 at The Thayer Hotel in West Point from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. which is being tied into the Quadricentennial. 3 �Mayor advised of his meeting today with the Swim-A-Thon representatives relating to next year. For our area, the Quadricentennial events will be same weekend as the Swim-A-Thon on Sunday, which means that the Ferry-Go-Round will be in full force on Saturday and Sunday (September 12 and 13). Mayor reminded of the Ribbon Cutting of the new senior facility at 124 Valley Street on Wednesday, October 29th, at 11:30 a.m. The Mayor advised receipt of a shut off notice for 75 Pocantico Street. The Mayor reminded the public of the Shred Mobile at 199 Beekman Avenue on Saturday, September 27th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Mayor advised receipt of a letter from the MTA regarding the Croton-Harmon open house on October 11, from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. for a tour. Resolutions - See attached. For the record, the Mayor advised that he, as Mayor, Trustees Schroedel, Capossela, Wompa and Wray received a letter from our insurance carrier about potential litigation. Mayor's Report - (continued) Mayor advised that on October 7, 2008 at 7 p.m. the special accountants will be at the Work Session. Mayor advised of a copy of a Notice of Petition formally presented upon the Village by General Motors. Mr. Sachs notified him in advance that it was coming. Attorney Ponzini advised the Clerk to send it to the insurance company to document it was served. The Mayor stated that Mr. Sachs advised that General Motors would like to move the venue of the meeting to Mr. Sachs' law offices in White Plains on October 2nd. The meeting is to be in Executive Session. Old Business Trustee Capossela advised of the receipt of a letter from an Andrews Lane resident regarding to the parking situation on Andrews Lane and Kendall Avenue. The resident has a paid parking space and apparently over the weekends people have been parking in her spot and on the weekend of September 7th cars were parked illegally all over and she is asking why no tickets issued, why no vehicles were towed and why no enforcement of the parking. Discussion ensued. The Mayor asked Anthony Giaccio to meet with Rich Gross and Chief Warren to discuss the matter. Trustee Capossela asked Sean McCarthy about the status of Tappan Motors and Peter Grotto Plumbing. Mr. McCarthy gave a status and discussion ensued. Mayor asked Mr. McCarthy to provide a copy of the letter to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. Trustee Capossela asked Richard Gross when the bushes will be planted on Katrina Avenue and he advised that they are waiting for the weather to cool down. This is a part of the noise mitigation relating to the Eagle's Club. 4 �New Business Trustee DeMilia-Powers spoke about the parking in Barnhart Park parking lot and her concerns about safety issues. Ms. DeMilia-Powers has asked the Public Safety Committee to look into getting another camera and maybe upgrading the camera at the ambulance corps and maybe a camera at Union Hose on Cortlandt Street. Trustee Wray asked when will there be a meeting with the Planning Board. The Mayor would like to have a meeting with Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. Trustee Wray brought up the volunteer ambulance corps and setting aside the incomes that we may get out of the reimbursements that come from taking people with the ambulance. He has asked the Board in the past to consider setting up a separate fund to be used toward a building fund for the ambulance corps so that we do not have to build from scratch. Discussion ensued. This matter will be added to the next Work Session. Mayor has asked that counsel or treasurer come up with the plusses and the minuses; would like to have a spreadsheet of what the true income and expenses of the ambulance corps of the debt service going forward. Trustee Wray brought up use of the GM west parcel and that we should remove the DPW vehicles and move them onto the east parcel where we know that we have the right to store our equipment. Discussion ensued. Mayor asked Mr. Gross to come up with a plan ahead to move everything over to the east parcel and come up with a time frame on how best to do it. Trustee Schroedel advised of clarification to Trustee DeMilia-Powers that in fact the law recognizes the right of caucus that is what the group of four of us have before the meetings. Communications, Petitions & Request The Village Clerk reported receipt of a letter from Rashmi Enterprise, Inc. of 25 Beekman Avenue notifying renewal of its beer license. Public Comment Mr. Don Caetano of Lawrence Avenue spoke about Tappan Motors and parking; brought up the picking up of leaves and fuel costs as well as the running of trucks by DPW and Police Department; calling of News 12 about the ribbon cutting of Barnhart Park and complaints about sounds in parks. Mr. Chick Galella of Depeyster Street asked about the retainer fee for Landman Corsi which was responded to by Attorney Ponzini. Mr. Galella also asked about the status of the senior center. The Mayor advised that the ability to bond up to $3.5 million is in place. Mr. McCarthy responded that the size of the building has not changed; we are looking into value engineering to see if there are ways to save money in the overall project. The Mayor said that there was no commitment on the part of the Board to scale it back. Mr. Galella asked about the status of the Assistant Building Inspector and Mr. McCarthy advised that we called for the list and have gone through the first list and the second list. The deadline is October 9 to respond. Trustee Schroedel moved to adjourn to Executive Session; seconded by Trustee DeMilia-Powers; carried: 7-0 5 �Trustee Wray moved to adjourn the Executive Session; seconded by Trustee Grala; carried: 7-0 Trustee Wray moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Trustee Grala; carried: 7-0. Respectfully submitted, Sory/a Goldstein-Suss Village Clerk 6 �Recommendations for new contract: 1. We would like to see the county hire, train and pay for the summer staff that runs the entrance booth, traffic and park control. This would reduce our operating expenses and guarantee our summer help is on par with the county standards for its parks. (The management of the staff could remain under our parks & rec department.) 2. Push for part-time park maintenance (county staff) person during peak summer season for weekends to help reduce overtime expenses (reporting into Parks) 3. Would it be cost effective for us to have the county insure the park vs. Sleepy Hollow? 4. There is a clause (section 2.17) in the present contract where the village is responsible for repairs, renovations, maintenance of structure and supportive systems of the Light House and Seawall up to $20,000 per year. We would like to see that clause changed to include the comfort station, bathhouse and the sewage/water, electrical systems (if possible) and the dollar amount reduced. The village covering minor repairs is one thing, but major repairs and spending up to $20,000 a year is just not feasible, it is not realistic or fair for a village that is already contributing taxes to the county to take on such high expenses, (maybe even set amounts for each structure) 5. We suggest it clearly states that the iron bridge from DeVries Park to Kingsland Point Park is not part of the park agreement, and the village will not be held responsible for its care, maintenance or be required to hold insurance on the bridge. (Based on previous discussions it sounds like the county does not want to participate in a grant to repair the bridge, so let's make sure they are held responsible for its condition, removal, liability, etc.) 6. Parking, Events and Picnic Fees - we would like it clearly stated that the village can charge separate fees for residents and non-residents, within the county guidelines. That fees and annual permit fees come back to the village. 7. All reservations for picnics and events are made solely through Sleepy Hollow 8. Bathhouse space rentals - Sleepy Hollow will negotiate and hold the contract on the use of the rental space and retain the fees. In addition, the present contract states SEAS can use the space free of charge for a reasonable amount of time. What does the county consider reasonable? We feel one season is enough; and we should start the contract negotiating now for next summer this way if they don't want to pay we can offer the space to another sailing school. 9. Let's make sure the contract states that Sleepy Hollow will have a major say on the proposed cafe space and education center at the Bathhouse. Since the village will be responsible for clean up and maintenance lets make sure we are involved in negotiating on what will go in, the fees and how much of the fees come to Sleepy Hollow. 10. Contract states on page 10 Section 6.2 - The County or the Licensee, upon 120 days notice to the other party, may terminate this agreement in whole or in part when the County or the Licensee deems it to be in its best interest. (This should remain in, this way if we sign a 10 year contract fraw and we find that after 2 - 3 seasons the ideas discussed in previous meetings for increasing revenue and reducing costs don't work to our satisfaction we can return the care of the park to the county., we are not stuck for 10 years) it is my understanding that one of the cost concerns is the overtime of the park staff. That summer weekend use of all our parks not just Kingsland requires we pay time and half and in some cases double time to keep the parks clean. It is also my understanding that �our sister village Tarrytown has a union contract that allows park staff to have rotating schedules so they work on weekends at straight time which keeps overtime costs down. I am not involved in union issues at this point, so I am not aware if both villages are working with the same union or familiar with the contracts. But if this is the case, then we need to look into doing something similar and even though the union contract is not up for another 2 years; lets start looking at it now so we are prepared to negotiate intelligently and not in rush mode. The contract expires on October 31, where do we stand on the negotiations and do we have an extension on that due date? Someone I believe had mention we had up to 120 days beyond? �DPW REPORT FOR September 23, 2008 1. REMINDER THAT LOOSE LEAFS CANNOT BE PUT OUT AT THE CURB UNTIL AFTER OCTOBER 15 T H 2. ROAD PAVING COMPLETED ON BEEKMAN AVE. AND LOWER VALLEY ST. TRAFFIC MARKINGS AND PARKING LINES ARE BEING REPAINTED 3. PARKING NUMBERS AND RESERVED MARKING WILL BE REPAINTED IN THE ELM ST LOT. 4. STREET CURBING BEING REPLACED ON MANOR CLOSE * 5. OVERGROWN BRUSH REMOVED ON RIVERSIDE DR, BROADWAY AND BEDFORD RD. 6. POT HOLES WILL BE FILLED THIS THURSDAY THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE. �Meeting Date: Resolution #: 09/23/08 09/188/08 VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE RESOLUTION TO MAKE FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS WHEREAS, Sean E. McCarthy, Architect, a competent architect/engineering firm, duly licensed by the State of New York (the "Architect/Engineer"), has, at the instance of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow (the "Village"), a municipal corporation of the State of New York, located in the County of Westchester, prepared plans and studies for the construction and acquisition of a senior center in and for the Village, including furnishings and preliminary work and the acquisition of any applicable equipment, machinery, apparatus, land or rights-in-land necessary therefor and any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto (collectively, the "Project") and said engineering plans and studies have been filed in the office of the Village Clerk and are on file for public inspection; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village has determined that upon the examination of an environmental assessment form ("EAF") prepared by the Architect/Engineer, the Project is an "unlisted action", as that term is defined in 6 NYCRR §617.2(ak), and therefore the Village has caused the EAF to be prepared and promptly filed with the Village Clerk; and WHEREAS, it is proposed that the maximum amount estimated to be expended for the Project is $3,500,000 and that the costs of the Project, in whole or in part, are to be financed by the issuance of serial bonds of the Village in the aggregate principal amount of up to $3,500,000, pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of New York (the "LFL") and, if deemed advisable, by the issuance of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds; and NEWYORK/82420.1 1 �WHEREAS, it is proposed that the costs of the Project are to be paid from a tax levied upon all the taxable property in the Village in annual installments determined by the Board of Trustees of the Village in amounts sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said serial bonds, to be authorized in a bond resolution to be adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village; and WHEREAS, the evidence contained in such engineering plans and studies and in the EAF with respect to the Project permits the Board of Trustees of the Village to make the determinations hereinafter in connection with actions to be made for the purpose of authorizing the financing of the Project; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to proceedings prescribed in 6 NYCRR at §617 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") regulations, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, STATE OF NEW YORK, as follows: Section 1. The Village, by and through its Board of Trustees, hereby declares and designates itself to be the "lead agency", as that term is defined in 6 NYCRR §617.2(u), with respect to the environmental review of the Project. Section 2. Upon receipt and examination of the EAF, it is hereby determined that the Project is an "unlisted action", as that term is defined in 6 NYCRR §617.2(ak). Section 3. No other agency other than the Village is involved in said environmental review and no coordinated review or segmentation of such review is necessary or required with respect to the Project. Section 4. No hearing as set forth in 6 NYCRR §617.9(a)(4) is required in making the determinations contained herein with respect to the costs of the Project. NEWYORK/82420.1 2 �Section 5. Taking into account the criteria set forth in 6 NYCRR §617.7, upon review of all pertinent information, including taking a hard look at all the facts and circumstances, it is determined that the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment and no unidentified adverse effects are anticipated with respect thereto and therefore is precluded from further review under the Environmental Conservation Law. Section 6. It is hereby determined that for purposes of the SEQRA regulations the serial bond resolution to be adopted under the LFL to finance the Project shall not be or be deemed to be an "action", as that term is defined in 6 NYCRR §617.2(b), until such bond resolution is adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village. Section 7. The Village shall include a true copy of this resolution in the file maintained, readily accessible to the public, in the office of the Village Clerk, containing the EAF. Section 8. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Board of Trustees of the Village. Moved: Trustee Grala Seconded: Trustee DeMilia-Powers Vote: 7-0 By roll call: Trustees Schroedel, Capossela, DeMilia-Powers, Grala, Wompa and Wray and Mayor Zegarelli vote: yes NEWYORK/82420.1 3 �Meeting Date: Resolution #: 09/23/08 09/189/08 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby call for a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter to exempt from Village taxes, which are controlled by the said Village Trustees, pursuant to the provisions of Real Property Tax Law Section 467.1 para (b) para (1), to the extent of 50% of its assessed value at its sliding scale, properties owned by persons 65 years of age or over who comply with provisions of Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law as to occupancy, income, length of ownership or otherwise. Moved: Trustee Schroedel Seconded: Trustee Capossela Vote: 7-0 �Meeting Date: Resolution #: 09/23/08 09/190/08 RESOLUTION RETAINING THE LAW FIRM OF LANDMAN CORSI BALLAINE & FORD, PX. AS SPECIAL LITIGATION COUNSEL WHEREAS, the Village of Sleepy Hollow ("Sleepy Hollow") anticipates litigation with a prior vendor, Bond Schoeneck & King LLC; and WHEREAS, Village Counsel believes he will be disqualified from representing Sleepy Hollow in this matter; and WHEREAS, Special Labor Counsel has recommended the retention of the firm of Landman Corsi Ballaine & Ford, P.c. ("Landman") to represent Sleepy Hollow. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees authorizes the Mayor to execute the retainer agreement with Landman to appear and represent the interests of Sleepy Hollow in this litigation. Moved: Trustee Worn pa Seconded: Trustee Schroedel Vote: 7-0 �Meeting Date; Resolution #: 09/23/08 09/191/08 Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Authorizing Contract with Record Clerks WHEREAS, the Village was awarded a $36,942 Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund grant by the New York State Archives for the physical organization of Building Department property files and their preparation for digitization; and WHEREAS, the project includes evaluating all the records in the property files, organizing them by permit number, establishing a separate filing system for maps and plans, and converting to the Town of Mount Pleasant Section/Block/Lot numbers; and WHEREAS, two Records Clerks need to be engaged on a contractual basis to perform the above functions, their hourly pay to be funded by the grant award; and WHEREAS, recruitment has been successful for two Records Clerks qualified to perform such functions: Emma Serina of 9 Lawrence Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York and Manuel Cappello of 44 Pocantico Street, Sleepy Hollow, New York. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Emma Serina and Manuel Cappello be contracted as Records Clerks effective September 29, 2008, working 25 hours per week for nine months at $15 per hour; contracts will be terminable at will by either party with one week's written notice; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to take any and all steps as are necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution. Moved: Trustee DeMilia-Powers Seconded: Trustee Worn pa Vote: 7-0 �Meeting Date: Resolution #: 09/23/08 09/192/08 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW SUPPORTING THE MISSION OF THE HUDSONFULTON-CHAM PLAIN QUADRICENTENNIAL COMMISSION WHEREAS, the New York State Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Commission was established under Chapter 590 of the Laws of 2002, to plan, develop, and coordinate the 400th anniversary, in 2009 of the voyages of exploration made by Henry Hudson and Samuel De Champlain as well as the 200th anniversary of Robert Fulton's steamship voyage up the Hudson River; and WHEREAS, these historic voyages of exploration in 1609 would change the world forever and lead to the European settlement of the New World and the innovation of steam travel and commerce in 1807, establishing the Hudson River and Lake Champlain as a corridor of trade, communication, politics and ideas, and that further, this vital north-south corridor of water created other water links such as the Champlain and Erie Canals, which provided opportunities inland and encouraged the westward movement through these water routes; and WHEREAS, Federal, State and local governments, together with such groups as Historic Hudson River Towns, are organizing events to recognize the voyages of exploration and invention to be of historical importance and significance to New York State and the nation and recognize the tradition to observe these contributions made by Hudson, Fulton and Champlain by commemorating these events in 2009; and WHEREAS, as an Explore NY 400 Community, Sleepy Hollow may now use the Explore NY 400 logo, link to the Explore NY 400 website, and may be eligible for either state or federal grant money to assist in Quadricentennial planning, events, and legacy projects. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Sleepy Hollow supports the mission of the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Commission, and requests designation as an Explore NY 400 Community, and will be an active partner by establishing an Explore NY 400 Committee, and will cooperate to its fullest with the Commission in making the 400th anniversary a successful historic New York State event. Moved: Trustee DeMilia-Powers Seconded: Trustee Schroedel Vote: 7-0 �Meeting Date: Resolution No: 09/23/08 09/ 193/08 RESOLUTION CALLING FOE A PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND CHAPTER 36 OF THE GENERAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW "NOISE" TO INCLUDE A NEW SECTION "RADIOS, TELEVISION, ELECTRONIC SOUND REPRODUCTION DEVICES, ETC," WHEREAS, the Village of Sleepy Hollow ("Sleepy Hollow") has received numerous complaints that the operation of amplified sound devices such as radios, televisions, electronic sound production devices, etc. (**Sound Devices") has disrupted the peace and good order of Sleepy Hollow, k particular in its municipal parks and playgrounds, and WHEREAS, Sleepy Hollow, after due deliberation and investigation* believes that the regulation of these Sound Devices is in the best interests of its residents and will preserve the tranquility of its wmmunity life . NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a pubHc hearing will be held on ifae 28ft day of October, 2008 to consider a proposed local law to prohibit the use of such sound devices in the municipal parks and playgrounds of Sleepy Hollow and to otherwise regulate their use throughout the Village. Trustee Moved: Trustee Wray Seconded: DeMilia-Powers Vote: 7-0 � 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-2008 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. 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