https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/f0b251b7ea84c6c7b74b44b75ad8a279.pdf 3d7db2f6601a49826b4ca89370609e5b PDF Text Text The Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow held a meeting on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Present: Mayor Kenneth G. Wray Deputy Mayor Thomas Capossela David Schroedel Bruce Campbell Evelyn Stupel, Trustees Absent: Barbara Carr Karin Wompa Also Present: Anthony P. Giaccio, Village Administrator Sara DiGiacomo, Village Treasurer Janet Gandolfo, Village Counsel Richard Gross, Village General Foreman Sean E. McCarthy, Village Building Inspector Paula A. McCarthy, Village Clerk John Kapica, Police Chief At 7:07 p.m. the Mayor called the meeting to order with a pledge to the flag. Mayor and Board of Trustees opened up the meeting by honoring the heroic actions of the Sleepy Hollow Fire Department. Four members of the Department were recipients of the Westchester County Volunteer Fireman's Association Firefighter of the Year Award for their heroic efforts on August 2, 2010 while rescuing a man in the Hudson river, who had jumped from the Tappan Zee Bridge. Mayor presented a proclamation and praised the everyday efforts of the firemen. A resolution accepting Joel Sosa to active membership in Union Hose Engine Co. No. 2 was passed followed by an oath. It was unanimous. Village Clerk read announcement for Public Hearing on the water rates. Mayor opened the public hearing to the public for discussion. Ellen MCDanough addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and complained that the water rates already went up. Mayor explained that the water rates were increased due to a 44 percent rate hike over three years by New York City Water to Westchester County. �Mario Belanich, of North Washington Street addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and said he is not in favor of this increase and that every time the water rates go up the sewer costs go up as well. Trustee Schroedel noted that the Finance Committee was looking at alternatives for the sewer rate. Discussion ensued. Trustee Schroedel recommended discussing it further at the next work session. Public Hearing for the water rates was adjourned at 7;30PM. Mayor opened the Public Hearing for the Senior Tax Exemption, and Village Clerk read the announcement. Mr. Fred Gross gave an overview and explained this is the time of the year to get exemptions in order. All letters and notifications have to go out to those who qualify. This year the proposed resolution is the same as last year. Important to note that income is calculated based on form 1044 page 1. All income must be reported even if it's non taxable. Medical expenses and veterans with disabilities get deductibles. All applications are due by 12/31/2010. Last year 34 residents qualified for this discount. Trustee Schroedel asked about people who rent. Mr. Fred Gross said it's the same application as STAR and further explained who is entitled. Any Senior Citizen that needs help with this process should contact Fred Gross at 914-366-5136. Seniors can save up to $50,000. Mario Belanich of North Washington St. addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and asked about medical deductions and real estate taxes. Mr. Fred Gross explained. Trustee Schroedel made a motion to close the public hearing. It was seconded by Deputy Mayor Caposella. It was unanimous. Later, by resolution the tax break was reinstated. Approval of Warrants: Trustee Schroedel moved, seconded by Trustee Stupel to approve the warrant in the total of $1,150,468.10 Public Comments: Mayor opened Public Comments and evoked the 5 minute rule. Diane Fiorella of Webber Park addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and expressed her concerns over vandalism in Douglas Park. She said this is an issue that needs to be taken seriously, many racist remarks have been written and carved into benches in the area, and that some of the wooden structures had fire damage. She also said it was especially important to clean up the park now that the Village has put money into a new playground and making it more family friendly. �Deputy Mayor Capossela said this matter was discussed at the Police Advisory Committee meeting ori Monday, and that there would be another meeting to address this issue this coming Monday. Mayor agreed and said everyone finds this deeply disturbing. Mario Belanich of North Washington Street addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated that a lot of communities have community services and we should get together with the judge and do something that would be beneficial to the neighborhood. He also said that the Village is nice and small but that it cant keep hiring people and raising taxes and do nothing about it. Trustee Reports: Trustee Schroedel had nothing to report. Trustee Campbell reported that the Halloween Events will kick off this Friday from 4pm to 6pm, at the intersection of Beekman Avenue and North Broadway. He thanked Daphne Mickle for reaching out to sponsors and Robin Pell for securing an ad in the journal news. Trustee Campbell also mentioned that the Work Session of October 19 will be held at the new Community Center. Trustee Capossela reported.street lights are being replaced by the Pizza parlor on Beekman Avenue. He also complimented the Police Advisory Committee. Trustee Stupe! reported that the Village has collected $16,000.00 in fines since the new building codes went into effect and that there are still $72,000. 00 in fine still outstanding. In October violation notices will be issued to homeowners for not up keeping their properties. Resolutions: see attached Deputy Mayor Capossela announced that two long time village employees, Floyd Rhein and Kim Berry would be retiring. Their resignations have been formally accepted by resolutions. Mayor announcements; Mayor announced a thank you letter from Reverend Santiago, and an announcement letter from Sleepy Hollow cemetery's regarding an event for a planting. Mayor also announced that Gillete would begin further soil testing around the former battery site. They are also asking to test the New Senior Center. Mayor encouraged all residents living in the area of the former battery site, of Andrews Lane and Elm Street, to have their properties tested for heavy metals. Public Comments: �Mayor opened the meeting to the public and evoked the 5 minute rule: Mario Belanich, of North Washington Street, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and asked about how much money the village will be spending on the Hayride. He said the Board of Trustees should watch the taxpayer's money. He also asked about sponsors. Diane Fiorito, of Webber Park, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated that not a lot of people are happy to see the hayride return, and that it causes a lot of damage to Douglas Park. At 8:35p.m., on a motion by Trustee Shroedel, seconded by Trustee Campbell the Board went into executive session to discuss a personnel matter. At 9:p.m., a motion was made by Trustee Campbell to come out of executive session; it was seconded by Trustee Stupel. No action was taken at this session, At 9:02 p.m., on a motion by Trustee Schroedel, seconded by Trustee Campbell the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Paula A. 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