https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/b1d0efd9f0c505312ce55d20d08346ed.pdf 910722094be6715e1408413235cb45f8 PDF Text Text Minutes of the Board of Trustees Village of Sleepy Hollow The Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow held a Work Session on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Present: Mayor Kenneth G. Wray Thomas Capossela Karin T. Wompa Bruce R. Campbell Barbara J. CanDavid L. Schroedel Evelyn R. Stupel Trustees Also Present: Anthony Giaccio, Village Administrator Sara DiGiaeomo, Village Treasurer Janet Gandolfo, Village Attorney Rich Gross, General Foreman Greg Camp, Police Chief Robin Pell, Recreation Supervisor Mayor Wray called the work session to order at 7:00 p.m. ENGINE 87 REPLACEMENT - Fire Chief John Korzelius made a presentation as to why the fire department needs a new apparatus. The estimated cost of the vehicle is $625,000. Discussion ensued. Mayor Wray recommended that a consultant be hired to help create bid specifications. The Board requested more information before a decision can be made. FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE DAY - A request was made by Fire Chief John Korzelius to hold have a Fire Department Open House Day in front of Village Hall for the purpose of promoting the Fire Department. Several activities and demonstrations will be planned and a portion of Beekman Avenue will need to be closed. The event is scheduled for October 9, 2011. Mayor Wray requested that a resolution be prepared for the next meeting. SURPLUS VEHICLES - Rich Gross explained why he is recommending the sale of various surplus vehicles. The vehicles have out lived their usefulness to the Village. The vehicles will be put out to bid. Mayor Wray requested that a resolution be prepared for the next meeting. �ECUADORIAN CULTURAL PARADE - The Village Board reviewed a request made by the Manuel Crespo of Sleepy Hollow, NY to hold an annual Ecuadorian Religious Procession on Saturday, September 4th, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 pm. Discussion ensued. Mayor Wray requested that a resolution be prepared for the next meeting. STOP DWI IMA WITH WESTCHESTER COUNTY - Chief Camp gave a report on Westchester County's Stop DWI Program. The County sent Chief Camp a draft inter-municipal renewal agreement. The agreement would entitle the Village to reimbursement from the County in exchange for DWI enforcement. This is a 5 year agreement and is up for renewal this year. Mayor Wray requested that a resolution be prepared for the next meeting. CASH MANAGEMENT - The Board discussed ways in which the Village can improve the method in which it manages cash receipts. Sara DiGiacomo described the current procedures and explained that there are problems with transactions between departments. Ms. DiGiacomo will work to establish new policies and procedures that the Board will need to approve. There was a discussion about whether or not cash should be accepted. SPECIAL SESSION At 8:17 p.m., on a motion made by Trustee Campbell and seconded by Trustee Carr and carried unanimously the Board moved into Special Session. RESOLUTIONS ^ See Attached EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:25 p.m., on a motion made by Trustee Campbell and seconded by Trustee Carr and carried unanimously the Board moved to Executive Session to discuss legal and personnel matters. At 8:52 p.m., on a motion made by Trustee Stupel and seconded by Trustee Campbell and carried unanimously the Board moved out of executive session. At 8:53 p.m., on a motion made by Trustee Stupel and seconded by Trustee Campbell and earned unanimously the meeting was adjourned. RespectfulK submitte(|, ' I' ' I. iiAnthony Gi^cqio, Village Administrator �Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow in Support of Maintaining Services at Sleepy Hollow Post Office WHEREAS, the United States Postal Service has announced the undertaking of a study to determine whether various post office locations throughout Westchester County will be designated for closure at an unspecified time in the future; and WHEREAS, the Sleepy Hollow post office is on the list of locations to be included in the study; and WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees recognized the contribution a post office provides to the economic stability, positive growth and the increase of mail service requirements of a growing community; and WHEREAS, the Village of Sleepy Hollow is desirous of making a formal protest against any action which would force the closing of its post office, including cutting back hours of operation and/or cutting other services currently provided; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees wishes to make a formidable protest to the federal government regarding this issue and believes it would be beneficial to encourage the entire community to support its efforts; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees authorizes the Mayor to file a formal protest with the United States Postal Commission and to forward a copy of the protest to our representatives in Washington, D.C. and the House of Representatives Sub-Committee studying this issue, if any, and all other appropriate parties; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby forms an ^cy/^occommittee to perform the following functions: a) Commence a petition drive to protest any action which would move the federal government toward the goal of closing the Sleepy Hollow Post Office; b) Organize and compile a study to be submitted to the Postal Service in support of the petition; c) Organize lobbying efforts in support of the protest; d) Report its progress on a regular basis to the Mayor and Board of Trustees; e) Take any other action as may be appropriate and legal. Moved: Trustee Wompa Seconded: Trustee Campbell Vote: 7 - 0 .tf^mlm^Kied Owk, do hereby a r t # that ttw foregoing is a t n « c ^ of an extract duly adopt«J bytt»eBoard of T n i ^ ^ of tt« Village of SIppy Hollow, on the J . A J, day of t ' •» ^ 20 11 and of the whole thereof, andl furtlfc-"certify that the same was entered into the minutes of the meeting of said Board of Tmstees held oo said date. IN wnHEffi VWEREOF, I havetereonto m my hand ar,.i offldal ^ i ms^^i^Om of . 20 i i . �Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow in Support of Maintaining Services at Sleepy Hollow Post Office WHEREAS, the United States Postal Service has announced the undertaking of a study to determine whether various post office locations throughout Westchester County will be designated for closure at an unspecified time in the future; and WHEREAS, the Sleepy Hollow post office is on the list of locations to be included in the study; and WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees recognized the contribution a post office provides to the economic stability, positive growth and the increase of mail service requirements of a growing community; and WHEREAS, the Village of Sleepy Hollow is desirous of making a formal protest against any action which would force the closing of its post office, including cutting back hours of operation and/or cutting other services currently provided; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees wishes to make a formidable protest to the federal government regarding this issue and believes it would be beneficial to encourage the entire community to support its efforts; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees authorizes the Mayor to file a formal protest with the United States Postal Commission and to forward a copy of the protest to our representatives in Washington, D.C. and the House of Representatives Sub-Committee studying this issue, if any, and all other appropriate parties; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby forms an ad hoc comm^tee to perform the following functions: a) Commence a petition drive to protest any action which would move the federal government toward the goal of closing the Sleepy Hollow Post Office; b) Organize and compile a study to be submitted to the Postal Service in support of the petition; c) Organize lobbying efforts in support of the protest; d) Report its progress on a regular basis to the Mayor and Board of Trustees; e) Take any other action as may be appropriate and legal. Moved: Trustee Wompa Seconded: Trustee Campbell Vote: 7 - 0 �Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow to Amend the Water Consumption Rates for the Billing Cycle to commence August 1, 2011 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow confirms that an amendment to the rates per cubic feet for water usage commencing August 1, 2011 shall be as follows: Cubic Feet Per Thousand Cubic Feet 0-500 501-3,000 3,001-6,000 6,001-12,000 12,001 and over $26.00 $47.50 $59.00 $76.00 $127.00 Moved: Trustee Schroedel Seconded: Trustee Carr Vote: 7-0 �Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Setting Fees for After School Program BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Board of Trustees hereby set the fees for the after school program at $190 a month for Sleepy Hollow residents and $275 a month for Tarrytown residents; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there will be a $50 per month discount for siblings. Moved: Trustee Campbell Seconded: Trustee Capossela Vote: 6-1 Trustees Carr, Campbell, Capossela, Wompa, Stupel and mayor Wray voted: Yes Trustee Schroedel voted: No �Meeting Date: 08/02/2011 Resolution#: 08/89/2011 Resolution of the Board of Trustees to Hold Work Sessions in Alternate Venues Whereas, the Board of Trustees is desirous of hearing from members of the community on a range of issues facing the village, and Whereas, it has found that a good way to do this is to hold Board Meetings directly in village neighborhoods, Be It Resolved that he Board of Trustees shall hold the following work sessions at 7:00 p.m. at the designated places: First Work Session in September - The James Galgano Senior Center Second Work Session in October - The Writers Center at the Philipse Manor Station First Work Session in December - The Rock of Salvation Church Second Work Session in January - Kendal on Hudson Be It Further Resolved that for these meetings the Board change its rule and invite public comment. 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