https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/a3f2c497ae3c283cd6f790cca581ef14.pdf e02f4fbe9c0ff1e025acd17ff0028fcb PDF Text Text The Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow held a meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, In Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Present: Mayor Kenneth G. Wray Thomas Capossela, Deputy Mayor Karin Wompa Evelyn Stupel David Schroedel Bruce Campbell Barbara Carr, Trustees Also Present: Anthony P. Giaccio, Administrator Diane Jacobson, Treasurer Sean McCarthy, Building Inspector Janet Gandolfo, Esq., Village Counsel Paula A. McCarthy, Village Clerk Richard Gross, General Foreman At 7:01 p.m., the Mayor called the meeting to order with and pledge to the flag. There was a moment of silence for William Davis. a) Public Hearing for 7 Hudson Street-• Deputy Mayor Capossela read the public hearing aloud. Richard Blancato is the attorney representing the applicant. He stated that the house is a 5family residence. The basement was converted into an apartment to make it a 6-famlly residence. He stated that building permits were issued back in 1967. He stated that the apartment was abandoned but the utilities are still there. He also stated that the property is in the RF district. He stated that there will be no changes to the building exterior. Richard Blancato submitted a report from Saccardi & Schiff which stated that the apartment in the basement has no effect on the immediate area except for parking. He stated that site plan approval is still needed from the Planning Board. Sean McCarthy stated that the Village records indicate that the property was originally a 3family residence then later converted Into a 5-family residence. He stated that the existing parking layout can possibly be modified to achieve compliance. Janet Gandolfo stated that the Waterfront Advisory Committee must also review the plan. Trustee Carr asked why the apartment was abandoned. �Sean McCarthy responded that the basement apartment did not have a permit and was iilegal. Trustee Stupel asked about the square footage of the basement apartment. Sean (McCarthy responded that the square footage has not been recorded on the plan layout yet. Richard Blancato responded that the basement is a one-bedroom one-bathroom apartment. Deputy Mayor Capossela asked If the basement apartment is above or below ground. Sean McCarthy responded that 50% needs to be above ground. Trustee Schroedel stated that the Board of Trustees is pro-development. He expressed his concerns regarding density. There was an open discussion. Deputy Mayor Capossela questioned the parking spaces. Mario Bellanlch of Washington Street stated that the Village has an ordinance regarding parking spaces. He expressed his concerns for the parking spaces needed for this additional apartment. Richard Blancato stated that the property has six 1-bedroom apartments. He stated that the applicant is willing to go back to the Planning Board to try and eliminate the parking space Issue. He requested that the Board approve the application subject to compliance. The Mayor stated that this is not a physical expansion. Trustee Campbell made a motion to close the public hearing. Trustee Stupel seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Approval of Minutes Trustee Carr made a motion to approve the minutes for May 12 and September 8. Trustee Schroedel seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Approval of Warrants Trustee Schroedel moved, seconded by Trustee Campbell, to approve the Warrants. It was unanimous (6-0). There was an open discussion regarding water training for the Fire Department There was an open discussion regarding voice mail changes. There was an open discussion regarding web sen/ices. There was an open discussion regarding Fire Department keyless system. It was agreed that the Public Safety Committee should meet with the Fire Department and Finance Committee. �Mayor Wray stated noted that the testing on Village owned property property owners would be getting He stated that the NYSDEC would Village has received a report from the NYSDEC regarding near the Duracell property. He stated that individual any reports regarding testing performed at their property. attend a Village public session on the testing results. Public Comments Joyce Armstrong requested to receive the enclosures that were sent back to the Police Chief by the District Attorney. She stated that this has been going on for over 3 years. Janet Gandolfo stated that she should file a FOIL request with the Village. Trustee Reports Trustee Schroedel had nothing to report. Trustee Carr stated that the meeting with the Environmental Advisory Council was held. They discussed potential energy efficiency projects. Their next meeting will take place on Oct She also stated that the bids for the Senior Center electrical work will be going out on November Trustee Campbell stated that all residents are Invited to attend the Trustees work session at Kendall. He also stated that the Village website has been updated to a new software version. Deputy Mayor Capossela read the Recreation report and DPW report for current and future announcements. He also stated that Village residents need to use paper bags for leaves and brush. Trustee Wompa stated that Interviewing for the purchasing agent position is on-going. She stated that the Village's next Sunday festival will focus on Italy and It will be held on Oct Trustee Stupel stated that interview for the Code Enforcement position Is underway. She also stated that the Safe Housing Commission Is addressing code changes with the Village Attorney. The results will be presented to the Board when completed. The meeting was adjourned for 2 minutes. Resolutions - See attached. �Sean McCarthy stated that the island construction would begin after the hayrides are over. Deputy Mayor Capossela asked about the re-construction of 70 Beekman Avenue. Sean McCarthy explained the construction for basement access in the front sidewalk. Since it is on Village property, he cannot approve the installation. Janet Gandolfo stated that a simple licensing agreement will be required. Deputy Mayor Capossela recommended that all front sidewalk entrances be checked for compliance. Trustee Schroedel asked about diagonal parking on Beekman Ave. Sean McCarthy responded that the plans will be ready in about a week. He will present the results when they are ready. It was agreed that all landscapers should be notified that effective October 13, 2009, no plastic bags will be accepted for all organic brush and leaves. It was also agreed that a Village residents will receive a mailing regarding the same notification. Trustee Campbell asked If there was any update on the money to be reimbursed to the Village for the statue. Janet Gandolfo responded that letters were sent to the previous committee. She stated that $15K was paid by the Village and $25K was to be provided thru a grant. New Business Mayor asked if the signs for Old Broadway and Lawrence Ave have been Installed. He stated that it needs to be installed effective Immediately. Richard Gross stated that the snow emergency signs also need to be changed. There was an open discussion regarding the installation of the new signs. Communications, Petitions & Requests Mayor Wray acknowledged receipt of a letter from counsel representing 311-315 North Broadway. He referred the tetter to the Village Attorney. Mayor Wray noted that Gordon Swartz has resigned from the Zoning Board. Mayor Wray noted that residents of Kendal on Hudson made a donation of $4000 to the Fire Department and $4000 to the Village Ambulance Corps. Mayor Wray noted an application for a liquor license for 180 Cortlandt St. It was referred to the Police Chief and Village Inspector for review. �Trustee Carr stated that the block party for the Rock of Salvation Church was not to include the street closing. i^layor Wray stated that the Village Police determined that during the party, the crowd was entering into the street and the street was closed for safety. It was agreed that additional precautions would be made for next year. Public Comments There was none. At 9:30pm, Trustee Campbell made a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss litigation and potential litigation. Trustee Wompa seconded. It was unanimous (6-0) Trustee Wompa made a motion to resume the meeting. Deputy Mayor Capossela seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). The meeting resumed at 10:00pm. No action was taken. Since there was no further business, Trustee Wompa made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Schroedel seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Paula A. McCarthy yiljage Clerk �BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby call for a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 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, incomer length of ownership or otherwise. Moved: Trustee Wompa Seconded: Trustee Capossela Vote: 6-0 �Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Authorizing the Treasurer to amend the fiscal year 2009 budget for the allocation of Consolidated Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding from NYS Department of Transportation WHEREAS, the Village of Sleepy Hollow requested and received reimbursement througli the CHIPS program for $84,901.76 WHEREAS, the original budget for 2009 did not include this reimbursement NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees authorizes the Treasurer to amend the fiscal year 2009 budget in the amount of $84,901.76 Moved; Trustee Campbell Seconded: Trustee Schroedel Vote: 6-0 �Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Approving a Request for a Farrlngton Avenue Block Party BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow approve a request made by Terry Austin on behalf of the Farrlngton Avenue Community to hold a Neighbors' Block Party on Saturday, October 3, 2009, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and the barricading of Farrlngton Avenue between Bellwood and Munroe Avenues. Moved: Trustee Stupel Seconded: Trustee Campbell Vote: 6-0 �Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Accepting the Bid for Pocantico Street Sidewalk Improvements WHEREAS, on September 15, 2009 the Village of Sleepy Hollow received bid proposals for the Pocantico Street Sidewalk Improvements Project (bid summary attached hereto); and WHEREAS, a low qualified bidder, DeCan/alho Landscaping Services, inc. of Crugers, New York has been identified with a low bid amount of $176,472.50; and WHEREAS, all bids have been reviewed by the Westchester County Department of Planning staff, the Village Attorney, and the Building Inspector; and determined the bid of $176,472.50 to be acceptable and has recommended its approval; and WHEREAS, funding in part to pay for said project Is being provided through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) In the amount of $125,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees herein accepts the bid of DeCarvalho Landscaping Services, Inc. at a total amount of $176,472.50; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is authorized to take any and all steps necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution. Moved: Trustee Wompa Seconded: Trustee Schroedel Vote: 6-0 � 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-2009 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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