https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/aeb4faad009e8ed8e6ed83f523c4f856.pdf aaa8badcf005c4c6de668d4c55b3f892 PDF Text Text The Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow held a meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Present: Mayor Kenneth G. Wray Deputy Mayor Thomas Capossela David Schroedel Barbara Carr Bruce Campbell Evelyn Stupel, Trustees Absent: Karin Wompa, Trustee Also Present: Anthony P. Giaccio, Village Administrator Janet Gandolfo, Village Counsel Richard Gross, Village General Foreman Sean E. McCarthy, Village Building Inspector John Kapica, Police Chief Paula A. McCarthy, Village Clerk At 7:10 p.m. the Mayor called the meeting to order with pledge to the flag. Village Clerk read the Public Hearing Notice regarding the fire lane asking zone in front of 124 Valley Street Mayor Wray opened up the Public Hearing: Ms. Lillian Abrams and her daughter Naomi Rosenburgh from the Senior Building addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and expressed concerned about being dropped off and picked up at this location, as she has physical limitations. Ms. Abrams also asked if the residents of the senior building could have permission to pick up and drop off individuals in front of the building. Mayor responded that this problem will be looked into. There were no other comments from the public at this time and Mayor adjourned this hearing until February, 23, 2010. Approval of Minutes: Trustee Carr moved, seconded by Trustee Stupel to approve the minutes of January 5 and January 26, 2010. Motion carried 5-0 Approval of Warrants: Trustee Carr moved, seconded by Trustee Campbell to approve the Warrant of $109,026.72 Vote-5-0 �Mayor announcements: Mayor stated that the last Work Session which took place at the Writer's Center was a success and well attended, and the Mayor looks forward to having a meeting there again. Mayor stated that, at the last work session, the Board moved into Special Session to appoint the new Chief of Police, John kapica and at this time the Mayor welcomed Chief Kapica once again. The Mayor also thanked Jose Cotarelo for all his help and great job while acting Chief of Police. Public Comments: No comments. Trustee Reports: Trustee Schroedel reported that he met with the Fire Committee to go over their budget. Trustee Carr reported that on Monday there wiil be a Senior Citizen meeting and Sean McCarthy will attend to update the seniors on the construction status of the senior building. Trustee Carr also reported that the Friends of Douglas Park will be having a meeting with Sean McCarthy and Anthony Giaccio as well. The Tree committee will meet to discuss the process of applications for removal of trees. At the Work Session last week a lady asked about senior services and Trustee Carr wiil meet with her to discuss programs and services. Trustee Campbell reported that many people attended the Work Session last week and is hoping to schedule another one soon. Trustee Campbell also reported that the Community Relations Committee met this evening and would like to increase the use and functionality of our website. Mayor commented that it was a great idea to have a work Session at the Writer's Center. Mayor announced that schools will be closed tomorrow due to inclement weather. Trustee Capossela reported that due to inclement weather, Richard Gross, General Foreman has requested that the Village declare a snow storm emergency at 8am for Wednesday, February 10th, 2010. Trustee Capossela also reported that recyclables will be picked up if possible and that there is a holiday schedule pick up for next week. The DPW Committee met and are working on the budget, and Deputy Mayor Capossela asked if 10/31, the Halloween Hayride Organizers, would return and attend a work session if interested. Trustee Stupel reported that the Safe Housing and Code Enforcement committees met and a draft of this meeting wiil be ready by Friday. �Trustee Stupel thanked members of the Committee for their patience and expertise and thanked Janet Gandolfo, Sean McCarthy and Mathew Brennan. Trustee Stupel also reminded everyone about the census and to sign up if possible, The Building Department budget planning continues to be an ongoing process. Trustee Carr mentioned that Evelyn, Anthony and Barbara met with library regarding their budget. Administrator's Report The Downtown Revitalization Corporation has completed the Village calendar and it will be mailed out at the end of the month. The Department of Transportation has approved the route 9 culvert project. - contracts are in and nave been reviewed by the Village Attorney. Work is progressing on the budget. Lights at Devries Park have been removed. Chief Kapica attended his first department head meeting and discussed some initiatives he has planned. Work on the Senior Center's final phase will begin this week. Resolutions: 5 resolutions - all passed. New Business: Mayor announced that Anthony Giaccio, Dolph Rothfeld and David Schroedel met with Congresswoman Nita Lowey to discuss the water tank plans. Ms. Lowy's office was very helpful and will follow up with Senator Gillibrand and Senator Shumer's office in an effort to get funding for this project. Communications: N/A Public Comments: Mario Belanich, of North Washington St, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and asked about the resolution about Anthony Giaccio signing checks. Mayor responded and brief discussion ensued. �At 7:46 p.m., on a motion by Trustee Campbell, Seconded Trustee Schroedel the Board of Trustees went into Executive Session. At 8:04 p.m., on a motion by Trustee Carr, seconded by Trustee Schroedel the board came out of Executive Session. At 8:05 p.m., on a motion by Trustee Campbell, seconded by Trustee Carr the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Pauia A. McCarthy Village Clerk �Meeting Date: Resolution #: 2/09/2010 2/27/2010 WHEREAS, Giorgio Cicciarella was appointed as a temporary part time laborer in the Public Works Department in July, 2008. WHEREAS, the temporary vacancy continues to exist in the position of Village Caretaker and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby confirm the permanent Mayor's appointment of Giorgio Cicciarella of 71 New Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, New York as a part time laborer in the Public Works Department to work Monday through Friday at an hourly salary of $15.30 effective immediately not to exceed 17.5 hours per week. Moved: Trustee Capossela Seconded: Trustee Campbell Vote: 5-0 �Meeting Date: 2/9/2010 Resolution #: 2/28/2010 WHEREAS, during the period between the retirement of Chief Warren and the appointment of John Kapica as Chief of Police, Sergeant Cotareio has been serving in the capacity of Acting Chief of Police; and WHEREAS, due to this and other personnel exigencies within the Police Department the position of Detective Sergeant has gone unfilled; and WHEREAS, the intricacies of investigative work make it desirable to have a superior officer oversee the responsibilities of this division; and WHEREAS, Chief Kapica has assigned Sergeant Cotareio to the Detective's Division effective February 5th 2010, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees supports the assignment of Sergeant Cotareio to the Detective Division and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Detective Sergeant Cotarelo's annual salary is $102,667.00 effective February 8, 2010. Moved: Trustee Schroedel Seconded: Stupel Vote: 5-0 �Meeting date: 2/09/2010 Resolution #; 2/29/2010 BE IT RESOLVED, the Village Administrator, Anthony P. Giaccio, is hereby authorized to sign checks on behalf of the village; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Anthony P. Giaccio may sign checks with a facsimile signature, as reproduced by a machine or A device known as a check signer. Moved; Trustee Carr Seconded: Schroedel Vote: 5-0 �Meeting date: 2/09/2010 Resolution #: 2/30/2010 BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby retains the services of Joy Joseph, Esq. to prosecute village code violations on behalf of the village, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Ms. Joseph shall be compensated at the rate of $135.00 per hour. Moved: Trustee Stupe: Seconded: Trustee Campbell Vote: 5-0 �Meeting Date: Resolution #: 02/09/2010 02/31/2010 WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Wardens has recommended the expulsion of Bill Lent from the Fire Department after legal notice to Mr. Lent; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Trustees hereby ratifies the action of the Board of Wardens. Moved: Trustee Schroedel Seconded: Trustee Capossela Vote: 5-0 � 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-2010 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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