https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/32dfe05004078fa0e1b82bd32198a794.pdf 099a314ca26ae5691a74e401b5e09ead PDF Text Text Is The Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow held a meeting on Tuesday, October 26, 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 Campbel Karin Wompa Evelyn Stupe!, Trustees Also Present: Anthony P. Giaccio, Village Administrator Paula A. McCarthy, Village Clerk Sara A. DiGiacomo, Village Treasurer Janet Gandolfo, Village Counsel Richard Gross, Village General Foreman Sean E. McCarthy, Village Building Inspector John Kapica, Police Chief At 7:D3pm, the Mayor called the meeting to order with a pledge to the flag. Mayor's Announcements: Mayor Wray introduced the River Town Runners for a brief presentation of last Saturday's lOK. Kristen Idalski and Todd Ruppel thanked and the Village for supporting and allowing them to do the lOK for the first time, which she described as a home run. The event brought more than 250 runners over the finish line, including many runners from out of state. Mayor Wray thanked Ms. Idalski and Mr. Ruppel, and stated he wants to continue to work together again in the future. Discussion ensued amongst Trustees. Trustee Campbell said it's a great way to introduce people to a quality event in the Village. Approval of Minutes: Trustee Carr moved, seconded by Trustee Schroedel to approve the minutes of 7/13/2010; 9/14/2010; 9/21/2010. It was unanimous. Approval of Warrants: Trustee Campbell moved, seconded by Trustee Carr to approve the warrant of $372,932.71, It was unanimous. �Mayor announcements: Mayor introduced Cathy Lopane- Chulla of the Tarrytown Teachers' Association and school psychologist Dr. Ivette Lebenberg, who presented a check for $4,456.50 to the Board for the Halloween Hayride and thanked the village for allowing the students to enjoy the attractions at a discount. Mayor Wray thanked everyone who participated. Mayor Wray announced the opening of the new center for the seniors will be tomorrow, October 21, 2010 at 2pm. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony. Mayor stated that Sean McCarthy designed a beautiful building, and that the seniors have been looking forward to this event. Public Comments: Mayor Wray opened Public Comments and evoked the 5 minute rule: Mr. Don Cateano of Lawrence Avenue addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and donated $150.00 for refreshments for the ribbon cutting; he also asked to have a hand rail installed in front of Police headquarters. Mickey McHale Taylor of Bellwood Avenue addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated that she recently moved and is very upset about the Horseman's Hollow event taking place at the Philipsburg Manor Restoration. She said it is too close to her home and has caused a major inconvenience to her and her young children. Mrs. McHale Taylor explained that the Halloween attractions are visible from her windows and it is inappropriate, irresponsible, invasive and disruptive to her home, and that her children are scared. She continued to say that she needed to cover the windows on two sides of her home and buy sound machines to guard her children from unsightly views and of grotesque sights and unpleasant sounds from across the street. Mrs. McHale Taylor stated she does not want that in her backyard, and she hopes that this will be considered for next year. She suggested that the event be relocated to a more remote portion of Philips Manor. Mayor Wray stated that this will be reviewed for next year's events and that her input was very valuable. Discussion ensued. Mr. Giaccio stated that he would speak to Mr. Tom Thacker will try to put up more fencing and move the sound towards the river. Brian Doyle, of 3P Doyle's Restaurant, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and thanked the Board for allowing the Village to host recent events that brought customers to his establishment; he stated he is proud to be from Sleepy Hollow. Mario Belanich, of North Washington S t , addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and expressed concern about a rumor that there is another name for the senior center. Mayor Wray stated that the mystery name will be revealed tomorrow at 2 p.m., at the ribbon cutting ceremony.Mr. Belanich responded by saying that ''when there is a mystery, it means 2 or 3 people are in charge and that is how it is done in a Communist country". Discussion ensued. �The Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow held a meeting on Tuesday, October 26, 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 Campbel Karin Wompa Evelyn Stupel, Trustees Also Present: Anthony P. Giaccio, Village Administrator Paula A. McCarthy, Village Clerk Sara A. DiGiacomo, Village Treasurer Janet Gandolfo, Village Counsel Richard Gross, Village General Foreman Sean E. McCarthy, Village Building Inspector John Kapica, Police Chief At 7:03pm, the Mayor called the meeting to order with a pledge to the flag. Mayor's Announcements: Mayor Wray introduced the River Town Runners for a brief presentation of last Saturday's lOK. Kristen Idalski and Todd Ruppel thanked and the Village for supporting and allowing them to do the lOK for the first time, which she described as a home run. The event brought more than 250 runners over the finish line, including many runners from out of state. Mayor Wray thanked Ms. Idalski and Mr. Ruppel, and stated he wants to continue to work together again In the future. Discussion ensued amongst Trustees. Trustee Campbell said it's a great way to introduce people to a quality event in the Village. Approval of Minutes: Trustee Carr moved, seconded by Trustee Schroedel to approve the minutes of 7/13/2010; 9/14/2010; 9/21/2010. It was unanimous. Approval of Warrants: Trustee Campbell moved, seconded by Trustee Carr to approve the warrant of $372,932.71. It was unanimous. �Mayor announcements; Mayor introduced Cathy Lopane- Chulla of the Tarrytown Teachers' Association and school psychologist Dr. Ivette Lebenberg, who presented a check for $4,456.50 to the Board for the Halloween Hayride and thanked the village for allowing the students to enjoy the attractions at a discount. Mayor Wray thanked everyone who participated. Mayor Wray announced the opening of the new center for the seniors will be tomorrow, October 11, 2010 at 2pm. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony. Mayor stated that Sean McCarthy designed a beautiful building, and that the seniors have been looking forward to this event. Public Comments: Mayor Wray opened Public Comments and evoked the 5 minute rule: Mr. Don Cateano of Lawrence Avenue addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and donated $150.00 for refreshments for the ribbon cutting; he also asked to have a hand rail Installed in front of Police headquarters. Mickey McHale Taylor of Bellwood Avenue addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated that she recently moved and is very upset about the Horseman's Hollow event taking place at the Philipsburg Manor Restoration. She said it is too close to her home and has caused a major inconvenience to her and her young children. Mrs. McHale Taylor explained that the Halloween attractions are visible from her windows and it is inappropriate, irresponsible, invasive and disruptive to her home, and that her children are scared. She continued to say that she needed to cover the windows on two sides of her home and buy sound machines to guard her children from unsightly views and of grotesque sights and unpleasant sounds from across the street. Mrs. McHale Taylor stated she does not want that in her backyard, and she hopes that this will be considered for next year. She suggested that the event be relocated to a more remote portion of Philips Manor. Mayor Wray stated that this will be reviewed for next year's events and that her input was very valuable. Discussion ensued. Mr. Giaccio stated that he would speak to Mr. Tom Thacker will try to put up more fencing and move the sound towards the river. Brian Doyle, of JP Doyle's Restaurant, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and thanked the Board for allowing the Village to host recent events that brought customers to his establishment; he stated he is proud to be from Sleepy Hollow. Mario Belanich, of North Washington St., addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and expressed concern about a rumor that there is another name for the senior center. Mayor Wray stated that the mystery name will be revealed tomorrow at 2 p.m., at the ribbon cutting ceremony.Mr. Belanich responded by saying that "when there is a mystery, it means 2 or 3 people are in charge and that is how it is done in a Communist country". Discussion ensued. �Mr. Caetano, of Lawrence Avenue, addressed the Mayor and the Board and responded to Mrs. McHale-Taylor's concerns and stated that al! events in the village should be preapproved by Mr. McCarthy. Patty O'Loughlin of 37 Lawrence Avenue, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and complained about the sidewalks on Valley St. and said her friend Rita, who is blind fell, and there are a lot of lips on the sidewalk and it should be addressed. Mayor asked Mr. Gross to look into It and get it fixed. Trustee Reports; Trustee Schroedel - Reported that the Public Safety Committee met with Fire Chief Korzelius and Chris Scelza to discuss the purchase of new fire trucks and asked for a long-term set of proposals. He also mentioned that plans are in place for Halloween night and asked for all residents to voluntary stop serving candy to trick-or- treaters at 8:30 pm. The Environmental Advisory Committee elected Jennifer Lobato to Chair, and praised Police Chief Kapica for getting this committee off the ground. Trustee Carr - Reported that Douglas Park Playground is complete and fully equipped with a toddler-appropriate playground and one for kid's age's six to nine. She also reported that the senior committee has met three times to review kitchen supplies and furniture for the center. Trustee Campbell - Reported that last week's work session, held in the new Senior Center, was an ongoing initiative of the Village to spend more time in the community. Trustee Campbell also announced the Block Party and Haunted Hayride scheduled for both Friday and Saturday this week, he thanked everyone for their help in organizing these events. Deputy Mayor Capossela - Reported that the DPW committee discussed purchasing new vehicles and future staffing. Last weekend, he spoke with several merchants who are thrilled about the benefits of all the Halloween activities in the Village. Deputy Mayor Capossela also announced that Consolidate Engine Company of Tarrytown, is hosting a fundraiser dinner at the Double Tree for the children of Anthony Ruggierio and John Kelly, on November 12, 2010. He also announced that on Tuesday, is Election Day holiday, and there will be no garbage pickup. Trustee Wompa - Reported that Morse School is having a Halloween Carnival for the younger children from 3-5pm. Also, there will be an Administration Committee meeting, to interview a payroll clerk. Trustee Stupel- Reported 111 violations from the building Department, which 37 involved illegal occupancy, 18 involved illegal dwelling units. The cases on the calendar for this Thursday Include mostly illegal occupancies. Trustee Stupel also reported that the building dept will be issuing maintenance violations in the next couple of weeks. Administrator's Report: Mr. Giaccio unveiled new plans for renovations of DeVries Park. He mentioned that the county is designing it, and that there is $250,000. 00 in Community �Development Block Grants funds for this project. Suzette Lopane, from Westchester County Planning Dept, submitted a preliminary draft for the playground; it reconfigures the parking lot for safety and created more sidewalk area to make It safer. It also recommends a natural barrier to block view of the train tracks. Mr. Giaccio stated that he would hope to have a new park by the springtime. There wilLbe a public session in the near future for resident's to voice their opinions and concerns. Mr. Giaccio also.announced that he Halloween Block party will shut down traffic on Beekman Avenue at 3:30pm on Friday and Saturday. He asked that all residents come to the party and the hayride. Resolutions: see attached Old Business; Deputy Mayor Capossela said a village resident complained there was no signage downtown for the recent marathon, and that he couldn't get into his house. Deputy Mayor Capossela also stated that it was a long race and a lot of overtime was endured by the Police Department and Public Works. Discussion ensued. Communications: The Village Clerk, Paula McCarthy announced that the County's Mobile Passport Unit would be coming to the Village's Municipal parking Lot on November between 3-7pm. Applicants must bring proof of citizenship and photo identification. Also, Ms. McCarthy announced that as of January 2011, the NY State Department of Agriculture and Market will no longer issue dog licenses and that the Village will have the option to pass the responsibility to the Town of Mt. Pleasant. Residents will be able to renew by mail after the first initial renewal with the town. Public Comments: Mayor opened the Public Hearing for comments and evoked the 5 minute rule. Brian Doyle of JP Doyles Restaurant located on Beekman Avenue, addressed the Mayor and the Board, and said thank you for all the festivities taking place in the Village. He thanked Mr. Giaccio as well. Mayor Wray stated that the school staff raised and donated over $4500.00 towards the hayride. Mario Belanich of North Washington St. addressed the Mayor and the Board and asked about monies for the season at Kingsland Point Park. Mayor responded that the Village lost money compared to what it costs to keep up the park's maintenance. No further comments were made. �At 8:35 pnri on a motion by Trustee Carr, seconded by Trustee Campbell the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Paula A. McCarthy Village Clerk � 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. 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/. 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