https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/2d58cec648b4aa2ed82cbb6b6d456920.pdf fe6e896c6c48580e8a0f6ec9d1cc61d6 PDF Text Text The Work Session of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow held a meeting on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Present: Mayor Kenneth G. Wray Deputy Mayor Thomas Capossela Evelyn Stupel David Schroedel Barbara Carr Bruce Campbell, Trustees Absent: Karin Wompa, Trustee Also Present: Anthony P. Giaccio, Village Administrator Paula A. McCarthy, Village Clerk Sara A. DiGiacomo, Village Treasurer Janet Gandolfo, Village Counsel Richard Gross, Village DPW General Foreman Sean E. McCarthy, Village Building Inspector At 7:06pm Trustee Schroedel made a motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters and possible litigation. Trustee Stupel seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). At 7:37pm Trustee Campbell made a motion to come out of executive session. Trustee Stupel seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). No action was taken. At 7:38 p.m. the Mayor called the meeting to order with a pledge to the flag. The Mayor asked for a moment of silence to honor Sam Pillow who recently passed away. Public Hearing fcontinued) Village Code Revisions The Village Clerk read the public notice aloud for the record. Paula McCarthy, Village Clerk stated that the Village Clerk's office had received a letter from Timothy Nelson (25 Millard Ave) regarding his opinion on the proposed code revisions. The Mayor opened the meeting to the public and evoked the 5 minute rule. Marc Frye of 41 Hudson Terrace expressed his concern about the proposed code revisions. He stated that Pat Pillow was instrumental in the creation of the ARB back in 1977. He stated that Beekman Ave is very different from Main Street in Tarrytown. He stated that Tarrytown created an ARB due to some inappropriate store front renovations. He stated that if there is a good reason for eliminating the ARB the Board should consider restructuring the Board instead of eliminating it. �Dan Scott of River Street in Sleepy Hollow stated that the Village Board has not provided any reasons as to why it wants to eliminate the ARB. He stated that there may be personnel changes and structures changes but he urged the Board to take into consideration the general principals of the ARB which is to preserve and conserve the Village. He stated that he hopes that the Village Board will take a closer look. Cvnthia Sandler of Palmer Avenue stated that she recently found out that the village is disbanding the ARB and she stated that she feels that this is a big concern with the new coming of the GM site. She stated that the village has its own architect and he'll make the right decisions but the citizens are represented by the Board. She suggested that the ARB remain in effect because it provides checks and balances. She stated she is surprised that we don't have a historical preservation or landmark commission. Katherine Mckeenlv of Kingsland Road stated that the Board and Village Architect will have a lot of power if there's no ARB. Sean Roach of 221 N. Broadway stated that the ARB is important. He wants to know when the Village would have its decision online once it's approved. The Mayor responded we will continue to meet and discuss the matter. He stated that the Board will put the entire new document on the website. He also stated that there will be an opportunity to come back in the future and comment. He stated that there are 2 sets of public hearings. He stated that the Board will close this hearing and will notice for a new one with more specific changes. Marc Frve stated that he appreciates the fact that there is a public hearing. He stated that he worked very hard on the ARB guidelines for Tarrytown. He also stated that Sean McCarthy would be very qualified to be a one man ARB but he also stated that a big part of the function of the ARB is educational. He stated that the process should be streamlined to help small businesses. He wants to volunteer to stream line this process and build our Beekman Avenue back again. At this time there were no additional public comments, the public hearing was adjourned. Public Hearing - Loading Zones The Village Clerk read the public notice aloud for the record. The Mayor opened the public comment period and evoked the 5 minute rule. Since there were no public comments, Trustee Schroedel made a motion to close the public hearing. Deputy Mayor Capossela seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). �Approval of Warrants: Trustee Carr made a motion to approve the warrants as submitted. Trustee Campbell seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Approval of Minutes for 10/25/2011 and 11/08/2011The Board reviewed the minutes of the 10/25/2011 and 11/08/2011. Trustee Schroedel made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted. Trustee Carr seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Mayor announcements: The Mayor stated that at 7:00 pm at the Warner library, a free workshop will be held on stress management. He also stated that on December 10'^ the Village celebrates the 15th anniversary of its name change to Sleepy Hollow. He stated that the celebration will be held at the Old Dutch church at 7:30pm. The Mayor also stated that on December 21, the Village will celebrate the 136^^ anniversary of the incorporation of the Village. The Mayor appointed 6 people to the Police Advisory Committee. He stated that these are 2 year terms: Jennifer Lobato-Church Brian Doyle Eliot Martone Duane Brown Anna Lopez Josephine Galgano Public Comments: The Mayor opened the public comment period and evoked the 5 minute rule. Baiba Pinnis of 148 New Broadway complemented Richie Gross and the DPW staff for their hard work. She voiced concerns and complaints about the maintenance of the park. She stated she is concerned with the potential for a forest fire. She said that 10 years ago, Rockefeller State Park was closed for this same reason. She complimented Anthony Giaccio and Deputy Mayor Tom Capossela for their efforts to clean up the park. Trustee Reports: Trustee Schroedel - Stated that the Public Safety Committee has been interviewing EMS candidates and that this process is ongoing. He stated that the Police Advisory Committee met last week and asked to convey to the Board their recommendations on a two-hour parking. He stated that the meters are capable of holding more than an hour. Lastly, he stated that the Finance Committee met and reviewed the audit for the period ending May 21, 2011. �Trustee Carr - Nothing to report Trustee Campbell - Stated that the Community Relations Committee met regarding a possible agreement with Cablevision. He stated that the Public Service Commission has approved the agreement and the Village should be receiving a $30,000 grant from Cablevision as well as a $30,000 grant from Verizon. He stated that the Committee will continue to work with Tarrytown on the possibility of a public access channel. The Parks Committee is continuing its work on possible code revision comments from Tree Commission. Lastly, he stated that the Board's next regular work session will be held at the writers center in Philipse Manor. Deputy Mayor Capossela - Spoke about a few DPW items. He stated that leaves are still being picked up around the Village and stated that residents should bag leaves if it's not a large amount. He reviewed the tree damage in the Village from the recent storm. He stated that he received several complaints about the Douglas Park clean-up between the park path and the aqueduct. He also stated that on January there will be the annual "Feed the Needy" community event at the Senior Building. Trustee Stupel - She stated that court is being held this Thursday. She stated that court judgments are up to $ 181, 850. She stated that notices are being given to merchants in the business districts for litter and sidewalk issues. Trustee Schroedel - Made a motion to set a public hearing for two hour parking meters. Deputy Mayor Capossela seconded. It was unanimous (6-0). The Mayor said that the DPW staff did a great job with an extraordinary snow storm. He stated that the storm came early in the season and the DPW staff did a great job clearing the roads and clearing branches. He stated that the DPW crews continued to work regular shifts and overtime and everything was put behind for 2 weeks. The Mayor commended the DPW staff and their Supervisor Richie Gross. The Mayor stated that the playground in Douglas Park is a forest park. He stated that the Village should not be clearing it out and destroying the nature of the park. There was an open discussion between the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor on the clean-up process. h) Administrator's Report: Anthony Giaccio stated that on January there will be the 2"'' annual "Feed the Needy" community event at the Senior Center Building. He encouraged the residents to come out and participate. January 21'^ is Health Day. Mr. Giaccio stated that the Village will try to solicit volunteers for the Ambulance Corps. FEMA Grant for an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) was received in the amount of $37,050.00. He stated that it will help us get future grants. �Two weeks ago, the Village held a Confined Space Training Class Review, and the next training date is December The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be going out to study, for sharing water services with Tarrytown and Briarcliff The Devries Park playground is completed and is in use. Resolutions: (See attached) Old Business: The Mayor stated that the Village usually bags the parking meters for the holiday season. He stated that it's usually from December to January Trustee Campbell made a motion to bag the parking meters from December 15, 2011 to January 2, 2012. Trustee Schroedel seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). New Business: Sara A. DiGiacomo stated that the Village has finalized the audit report for the year ending May 31, 2010. She stated that the Village was unhappy about the duration of the recent audit. She stated that the Finance Committee is recommending the firm of O'Connor Davies Munns & Dobbins (ODMD) to perform the next audit. A resolution to retain a new auditor firm was submitted to the Board. See attached. Trustee Schroedel made a motion to adopt the Resolution. Trustee Carr seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). Trustee Stupel asked about the figures for all the Halloween events. Sara A. DiGiacomo responded that there are a few items in the warrant tonight. She will check if there are any further items. Public Comments: Baiba Pinnis said that Douglas Park is for public enjoying. She stated that the poison ivy is not a natural preserve. There were no further comments from the public at this time. At 8:45 pm. Trustee Carr made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Schroedel seconded. It was unanimously 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-2011 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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