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                  <text>Meeting Date: 02/28/2012
Resolution #: 02/20/2012
General Motors License Agreement for Village Events
Whereas, the Village is desirous of sponsoring and/or participating in four events

during the Spring and Summer which will provide recreational and economic
opportunities for residents and local businesses, to wit:
The Sleepy Hollow Half Marathon to be held on March 24, 2012 and,
The Sprint Triathalon to be held on June 24, 2012 and,
The July 4th Fireworks display to be held on July 4, 2012 and
Hudson River Swimathon to be held on September 9, 2012 and,
Whereas, the Village has requested access and use of the General Motors site to

accommodate the events and General Motors has approved the request;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved the Board of Trustees authorizes the Mayor to
execute the attached licensing Agreement with General Motors; and
Be It Further Resolved the Board of Trustees directs the Village Administrator to
obtain all the necessary insurance documents from all non-Village participants in the
events.
Moved: Trustee Schroedel

Seconded: Trustee Carr

Vote: 6-0

�Neal Estate &amp; Facilities

General Motors, LLC
300 Renaissance Center
Mail Code: 482-C30-C96
Detroit, MI 48265

February

2012

Village ofSleepy Hollo w
2 8 Beekman Avenue, 2nd Floor
Sleepy Hollo w, Ne w York 10 591
Attention:

Mr. Anthony p, Giaccio
Administrator, Village of Sleepy Hollo w

Ladies and Gentlcmen:
This ackno wledges yOUl' request for the right to enter property located in the Village of
Sleepy Hollo w, Ne w York (the "Property"), o wned by General Motors L LC, a D ela ware limited
liability company, successor in interest to Motors Liquidation Company and formerly kno wn as
General Motors Corporation (" Licensor"), for the purpose ofhosting four

(4) separate events

(individually referred to herein as "Event A", "Event B", "Event C" and "Event D " and collectively
referred to herein as the "Events"), Each ofthe Events is more particularly described in a
corresponding Exhibit A, E xhibit B, E xhibit C, and Exhibit D , respectively (collectively, the
"Corresponding Exhibits"), each of which are attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Licensor hereby grants to the Village of Sleepy Hollo w (the " Licensee") the right to enter
upon and use (the " License") a portion ofthe East Parcel ofthe Property (the "Licensed Area") for
the purpose ofhosting each ofthe Events, The License granted herein shall: (0 be valid solely for
the purpose of hosting each of the Events, as stich purpose is described in each of the Corresponding
E xhibits; (ii) be ofa duration limited to the dates and times of each ofthe E vents, as set forth in each
ofthe Corresponding Exhibits; and (iii) be revocable in accordance with the terms hereinafter set
forth. The Licensed Area for Event A, Event B, Event C, and Event D is more particularly described
in each ofthe Corresponding Exhibits as Licensed Area A, Licensed Area B, Licensed Area C, and
Licensed Area D , respectively. Licensee shall have no rights of entry or lise ofany of the Property
other than the Licensed Area.
Licensee shall aSSllme full and complete responsibility for the supervision and control ofany
and all persons and vehicles entering upon the Licensed Area, and shall supply all necessary signs or
directions, traffic and parking control.With'Hlt in

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Licensee shall not disturb or comlllit any

waste or nuisancc on the Licensed Arca. Licensce shall maintain the Licensed Area in a clean and
ordcrly manner at Licensee's cost and expense. Liccnsee shall comply with all applicable Ja ws, rules
and regulations including, without limitation, all environmental la ws relating to the Licensed Area
and the rights granted herein. Licensee shall, after the conclusion ofeach ofthe Events, at

�Licensce's cost and expense, cause the Licensed Area to be returned to the condition existing thereon
prior to each of the Events sllch that the Licensed Area is returned free of garbage or debris of any
kind. Licensee ackno wledges that Licensor shall not be responsible for supplying any security for
any of the Events or at the Licensed Area. No tailgating, cooking, loitering, overnight parking,
fire works, firearms, dangerous devices or weapons of any kind shall be permitted on the Licensed
Area except as other wise authorized in Exhibit C. Licensee ackno wledges that Licensor shall not be
responsible for any loss or damage to any person or property, including, without limitation, allY
vehicle parked on, or using, the Lieensed Area, in connection with the License granted herein.
Licensee shall, simultaneously with its execution of this letter agreement, furnish to Licensor
the follo wing policies or certi ficates of insurance, which shall name Licensor and General Motors
L LC as additional insureds and shall be issued by companies satisfactory to Licensor:
(i)

Commercial General Liability Insurance, which shall include contractual

liability with limits of $ I ,000,000.00 per occurrence and $2,000,000.00 aggregate for bodily injury
and property damages.
(ii)

Comprehensive Automobile Insurance including o wned and non-o wncd

automobile insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000.00 per occurrence combined single limit
for bodily injury and property damage.
(iii)

Worker's compensation insurance to the extent required by applicable la w

with respect to all persons employed or hired by Licensee to work 011 the Licensed Area.
(iv)

Excess liability of $10,000,000.00 pCI' occurrence and $20,000.00 aggregate.

Licensee shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Licensor, its affiliates and their
respective members, partners, venturcrs, stockholders, dircctors, officers, e mployees, spouses, legal
representatives, agents, successors and assigns (collectively, the " Licensor Parties"), from and
against any and all losses, costs, demands, damages, suits, claims, liabilities and expenses
(including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses), resulting directly or
indirectly from the rights granted hercin, or Licensee, or its invitees', entry on or use of the Licensed
Area. Licensee hereby releases, settles, cancels, discharges and ackno wledges to be fully satisfied,
any and all claims, demands, damages, debts, liabilities, obligations, costs, expenses liens, actions,
and causes of action of every kind and nature whatsoever, whether under federal, state or common
la w, whether kno wn 01' unkno wn, foreseen or unforeseen, s llspected or unsuspected, which Licensee
or anyone claiming by, through or under Licensee may, no w or hereafter,
Parties relating to the rights granted herein or Licensee,or its invitees', entry on or use of the
Licensed Area. The indemnity obligation ancl release set forth in this paragraph shall stll'vive the
expiration or earlier termination of this letter agreement.
In the cvcnt Licensce fails to fulfill any of its obligations or covenants herein, Licensor shall
be entitled to assert all of its rights and remedies available at la w or in equity, ineluding, without
limitation, the right to immediately terminate this letter agreement and the License granted hereby

�and remove, or cause to be removed, all persons, equipment, vehicles, debris and garbage from the
Licensed Area at Licensee's expense. Additionally, and without limitation of the foregoing,
Licensor shall have the unilateral right to terminate this letter agreement and the License granted
hereby after each of the Events, in the event that: (l) Licensor has sold, or leased, or entered into a
contract to sell 01' lease, the Property or any portion thereof; or (2) Licensor determines that the
actions or failure to take action on the part of Licensee shall have caused or be reasonably likely to
cause damage to person or property. In any such event, Licensor shall deliver written notice to
Licensee at the address set forth above exercising Licensor's right to terminate this letter agreement
and the License granted hereby.
Any amendment 01' modification to this letter agreement shall be in \vriting executed by
Licensor and an authorized representative of Licensee. This letter agreement may be executed in
counterparts, any of which may be executed and transmitted by facsimile OJ' other electronic method,
and each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the
same instrument.
In consideration of the License granted hereby, Licensee agrees to reimburse General Motors
LLC for General Motors L LC attorney's fees in connection with this License in an amount not to
exceed $ 1,200.00.
If Licensor does not receive a copy of this letter agreement executed by Licensee, the
policies or certificates of insurance as required above, on or before February 2 9, 20]2, this letter
agreement and the License granted hereby shall automatically terminate and be of no further force or
effect.
General Motors LLC:
By:
Title:
The undersigned hereby acknowledges receipt of this letter agreement as set forth
hereinbefore and agrees to be bound by the terms contained in this letter agreement.

By:
G. Wray
Title:

Mayor, Village of Sleepy

�EXHIBIT A

EVENT A:

Sleepy Hollow Half Marathon

D ATE:
T I ME:
PURPOSE:

Saturday, March 24, 2012
Beginning at 8 :00 a.m. and ending at 11:00 a.l11.
Licensee shall host a marathon in which participants of Event
A wi II come from Ichabod's Landing along the shore, out by
the Lighthouse and will exit into Kingsland Point Park.

LICENSED AREA A:

The portion of the East and West Parccls of the Property that
are covered with pavcment and that are depicted on Schedule
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E VENT B:

Sleepy Hollow Sprint Triathlon
Saturday, June 24, 2012

DATE:
TI ME:

Beginning at 8 :00 a.m. and ending at I :00 p.m.

PURPO SE:

Licensee shall host a triathlon in which participants of Event B
will enter and exit at Kingsland. While on Licensed Area B,
participants will run around the lighthouse along the shore to
Ichabod's Landing and return the same way. Licensee will also
use Licensed Area B for the purpose of parking vehicles.

LICEN SED AREA B:

The portion of the East and West Parcels of the Property that
are covered with pavement and that are depicted on Schedule
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Fourth of July Fireworks

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PURPOSE:

Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Beginning at 5:00 p.m. and ending at II:00 p.m.
Licensee andlo1' its agents shall shoot off fireworks from
Licensed Area C. The fire department will be available if
necessal'y. Licensee's agents shall set lip the fireworks.
Licensee will also use Licensed Area B for the purpose of
parking vehicles.

LICENSED AREA C:

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are covered with pavement and that are depicted on Schedule
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PURPOSE:

Swim-a-Thon
Sunday, September 9,2012
Beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending at 12:00 p.m.
Licensee shall host a swim-a-thon in which participants of
E vent D shall begin activities at Nyack and finish at Kingsland
Point Park. Licensee shall use Licensed Area D for the
purpose of parking vehicles.

L ICENSED AREA D:

The portion of the West Parcel ofthe Property that is covered
with pavement and that is depicted on ScheduleD .

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�Meeting Date: 02/28/2012
Resolution#: 02/21/2012
RESOLUTION APPROVING S ETTLEMENT OF ACTION BY
CHRISTOPHER RElZA &amp;. ASSOCIATES FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 44 BEEKMAN AVENUE, SLEEPY HOLLOW NY 10591

WHEREAS,

proceedings were commenced in New York State Supreme

Court, Westchester County to challenge the tax assessment for property
located at 44 Beekman Avenue by Christopher Rezza and Associates; and

WHEREAS, the Village and the property owner have reached a mutually
agreeable resolution for the aforementioned pending proceedings filed
under Index Nos 07135/02; 068847/03; 06730/04; 06574/05; and

WHEREAS,

it has been recommended to the Board of Trustees by its
Assessor and Attorney to resolve this litigation;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED

the Board of Trustees authorizes

the Village Attorney to execute a consent judgment settling this claim in all
respects according to the following schedule:
Tax Year

Original

Proposed Assessment

Reduction

Assessment

Settlement

2006

$154,100

141,290

12,810

2007

$154,100

141,290

12,810

2008

$154,100

141,290

12,810

Moved: Trustee Carr

Seconded: Trustee Campbell

Vote: 6-0

�Meeting date:
Resolution#:

02/28/2012
02/22/2012

RESOLUTION APPROVING S ETTLEMENT OF ACTION BY
VALLEY ST. FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT

86-96 VALLEY STREET, SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY

WHEREAS,

proceedings were commenced in New York State Supreme Court,

Westchester County to challenge the tax assessment for property located at

86-96 Valley Street by owner Valley Street Associates;

and

WHEREAS, the Village and the property owner have reached a mutually
agreeable resolution for the aforementioned pending proceedings filed under
Index Nos

9723/10

WHEREAS,

and

8830/11

it has been recommended to the Board of Trustees by its Assessor

and Attorney to resolve this litigation;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED

the Board of Trustees authorizes the

Village Attorney to execute a consent judgment settling this claim in all respects
according to the following schedule:
Lot

29
29
32
32
33
33

Tax Year

2010
2011
2010
2011
2010
2011

Moved: Trustee Campbell

Original
Assessment

227,000
227,000
18,800
18,800
23,300
23,300

Revised

Proposed Assessment

200,762
210,962
18,800
18,800
23,300
23,300

Seconded: Trustee Stupel

Settlement

26,238
16,038
0
0
0
0

Vote: 6-0

�Meeting Date: 02/28/2012
Resolution #: 02/23/2012
BOND RESOLUTION, DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2012, AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF UP TO $650,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
SERIAL BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, COUNTY OF
WESTCHESTER, STATE OF NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL
FINANCE LAW, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF THE ACQUISITION OF A
FIRE TRUCK FOR THE VILLAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow (the "Village"), a
municipal corporation of the State of New York, located in the County of Westchester, hereby
determines that it is in the public interest of the Village to authorize the financing of the costs of the
acquisition of a fire truck for the Village fire department, including any preliminary and incidental
costs related thereto, at a total estimated cost not to exceed $650,000, all in accordance with the
Local Finance Law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Sleepy Hollow, County of Westchester, State of New York, as follows:
Section 1.

There is hereby authorized to be issued serial bonds of the Village, and/or

bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, in the aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $650,000, pursuant to the Local Finance Law, in order to finance the
costs of the acquisition of a fire truck for the Village fire department, including the acquisition of
any applicable equipment, machinery, apparatus, land and rights-in-Iand necessary therefor and any
preliminary and incidental costs related thereto (collectively, the "Project").
Section 2.

The Board of Trustees of the Village has ascertained and hereby states that

(a) the estimated maximum costs of the Project are not to exceed $650,000; (b) no money has
heretofore been authorized to be applied to the payment of the costs of the Project; (c) the Board
of Trustees of the Village plans to finance the costs of the Project from the proceeds of the serial

�bonds authorized herein, and/or of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance
of such serial bonds; (d) the maturity of such serial bonds authorized herein shall be in excess of
five (5) years; and (e) on or before the expenditure of moneys to pay for any costs in connection
with the Project for which the proceeds of any obligations authorized herein are to be applied to
reimburse the Village, the Board of Trustees of the Village took "official action" for federal
income tax purposes to authorize the capital financing of such expenditure.
Section 3.

It is hereby determined that the Project is a specific object or purpose, or

of a class of object or purpose, as described in subdivision 27 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of
the Local Finance Law and that the period of probable usefulness of the Project is twenty (20)
years. The serial bonds authorized herein shall have a maximum maturity of twenty (20) years
computed from the earlier of (a) the date of issuance of such serial bonds, or (b) the date of
issuance of the first bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial
bonds.
Section 4.

Subject to the terms and conditions of this bond resolution and the Local

Finance Law, including the provisions of Sections 21.00, 30.00, 50.00 and 56.00 to 60.00,
inclusive, the power to authorize serial bonds as authorized herein, and bond anticipation notes
issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, including renewals thereof, the power
to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes,
and the power to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, are
hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, as the chief fiscal officer of the Village. The Village
Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Village all serial bonds issued
pursuant to this bond resolution, and all bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the
issuance of such serial bonds, and the Village Clerk is hereby authorized to impress the seal of
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�the Village (or to have imprinted a facsimile thereof) on all such serial bonds and all such bond
anticipation notes and to attest such seal.

Each interest coupon, if any, representing interest

payable on such serial bonds shall be authenticated by the manual or facsimile signature of the
Village Treasurer.
Section 5.

The faith and credit of the Village are hereby and shall be irrevocably

pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on all obligations authorized
and issued pursuant to this bond resolution as the same shall become due.
Section 6.

When this bond resolution takes effect, the Village Clerk shall cause the

same, or a summary thereof, to be published, together with a notice in substantially the form
prescribed by Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law, in The Journal News, a newspaper having
a general circulation in the Village. The validity of the serial bonds authorized herein, and of
bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, may be
contested only if such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose, or class of object or
purpose, for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or the provisions of law,
which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this bond resolution, or
such summary thereof, were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding
contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication,
or if such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of the
State of New York.
Section 7.

Prior to the issuance of any obligations authorized herein, the Board of

Trustees of the Village shall comply with all applicable provisions prescribed in Article 8 of the
Environmental Conservation Law, all regulations promulgated thereunder by the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation, and all applicable Federal laws and regulations in
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�connection with environmental quality reView relating to the Project (collectively, the
"environmental compliance proceedings").

In the event that any of the environmental

compliance proceedings are not completed, or require amendment or modification subsequent to
the date of adoption of this bond resolution, the Board of Trustees of the Village will re-adopt,
amend or modify this bond resolution prior to the issuance of any obligations authorized herein
upon the advice of bond counsel. It is hereby determined by the Board of Trustees of the Village
that the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 8.

The Village hereby declares its intention to Issue the serial bonds

authorized herein, and/or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such
serial bonds (collectively, the "obligations"), to finance the costs of the Project. The Village
covenants for the benefit of the holders of such obligations that it will not make any use of the
proceeds of such obligations, any funds reasonably expected to be used to pay the principal of or
interest on such obligations or any other funds of the Village, and will not make any use of the
Project which would cause the interest on such obligations to become subject to federal income
taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") (except for the
federal alternative minimum tax imposed on corporations by section 55 of the Code), or subject
the Village to any penalties under section 148 of the Code, and that it will not take any action or
omit to take any action with respect to such obligations, the proceeds thereof or the Project
financed thereby, if such action or omission would cause the interest on such obligations to
become subject to federal income taxation under the Code (except for the federal alternative
minimum tax imposed on corporations by section 55 of the Code), or subject the Village to any
penalties under section 148 of the Code. The foregoing covenants shall remain in full force and
effect notwithstanding the defeasance of any serial bonds authorized and issued under this bond
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�resolution or any other provisions hereof, until the date which is sixty (60) days after the final
maturity date or earlier prior redemption date thereof.

The proceeds of any obligations

authorized herein may be applied to reimburse expenditures or commitments of the Village made
in connection with the Project on or after a date which is not more than sixty (60) days prior to
the date of adoption of this bond resolution by the Board of Trustees of the Village.
Section 9.

For the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners from time to time of

the serial bonds authorized herein, and of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the
issuance of such serial bonds, the Village agrees, in accordance with and as an obligated person
with respect to such obligations under, Rule 15c2-12 (the "Rule") promulgated by the Securities
Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, to provide or cause to
be provided such financial information and operating data, financial statements and notices, in
such manner as may be required for purposes of the Rule.

In order to describe and specify

certain terms of the Village's continuing disclosure agreement for that purpose, and thereby to
implement that agreement, including provisions for enforcement, amendment and termination,
the Village Treasurer is authorized and directed to sign and deliver, in the name and on behalf of
the Village, the commitment authorized by subsection 6(c) of the Rule (the "Commitment") to be
placed on file with the Village Clerk, which shall constitute the continuing disclosure agreement
made by the Village for the benefit of holders and beneficial owners of such obligations
authorized herein in accordance with the Rule, with any changes or amendments that are not
inconsistent with this bond resolution and not substantially adverse to the Village and that are
approved by the Village Treasurer on behalf of the Village, all of which shall be conclusively
evidenced by the signing of the Commitment or amendments thereto. The agreement formed
collectively by this paragraph and the Commitment shall be the Village's continuing disclosure
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�agreement for purposes of the Rule, and its performance shall be subject to the availability of
funds and their annual appropriation to meet costs the Village would be required to incur to
perform thereunder.

The Village Treasurer is further authorized and directed to establish

procedures in order to ensure compliance by the Village with its continuing disclosure
agreement, including the timely provision of information and notices. Prior to making any filing
in accordance with the agreement or providing notice of the occurrence of any material event, the
Village Treasurer shall consult with, as appropriate, the Village Attorney and bond counsel or
other qualified independent special counsel to the Village and shall be entitled to rely upon any
legal advice provided by the Village Attorney and such bond counsel or other qualified
independent special counsel in determining whether a filing should be made.
Section 10.

This bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum and will take

effect upon its adoption by the Board of Trustees of the Village and the expiration of the period
prescribed in the Village Law during which petitions for a permissive referendum may be
submitted and filed with the Village Clerk.
Moved: Deputy Mayor Capossela

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Seconded: Trustee Schroedel

Vote: 6-0

�Meeting Date: 02/28/2012
Resolution #: 02/24/2012
Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Sleepy Hollow to Approve Roux Associates Agreement
WHEREAS, the Village received a remedial investigation report on the General Motors

property dated January 2012.
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been set by the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation on March 22, 2012, to hear and consider comments related

to the report, and
WHEREAS, the Village is desirous of hiring an environmental consultant to review this

remedial investigation report and the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation decision document in preparation for the public hearing.
NOW, THEREFO R E, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Trustees authorizes the Mayor to

execute the attached agreement with Roux Associates.
Moved: Trustee Wompa

Seconded: Trustee Stupel

Vote: 6-0

�ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING &amp; MANAGEMENT

ROUX ASSOCIATES INC
209 SHAFTER STREET
ISLANDIA, NEW YORK 11749 TEL 631-232-2600 FAX 631-232-9898

February 27, 2012

Mr. Anthony Giaccio
Village Administrator
Village of Sleepy Hollow
28 Beekman Street
Sleepy Hollow, New York 10591
Re:

Proposal for a Review of General Motors Remedial Plan
Village of Sleepy Hollow, New Y ork

Dear Mr. Giaccio:
Roux Associates, Inc. (Roux Associates) is pleased to present this proposal to the Village
of Sleepy Hollow for professional environmental services related to the review of the
Remedial Action Work Plan for the General Motors Assembly Plant.

The scope of

services covered by this proposal was requested by Mayor Wray. The Scope of Services
and associated costs are described below.

Scope of Services
Task 1 Review Remedial Action Work Plan and Associated Documents
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Roux Associates will review the draft Remedial Action Work Plan (RA WP) prepared by
Arcadis, General Motors consultant, the NY SDEC Proposed Decision Document and
associated documents related to the final remedial plans for the former General Motors
Assembly Plant.

Roux Associates will also interview the NY SDEC project manager and

the Arcadis project manager to resolve any questions we have related to the technical data
that supports the cleanup plan.

Task 2

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Presentation to the Village Board/ Public Hearing

As requested by Mayor Wray, Roux Associates wi l
March 20, 2012 and present a summary assessment of the RA WP highlighting how
comprehensive a cleanup will result from its implementation. If appropriate, any problems
or weaknesses in the Plan will be identified along with suggested changes that will benefit
the Village.
Roux Associates will also attend the planned NY SDEC public hearing on March 22 and
make

a

statement

retlecting

the

technical

opinion

of

Roux

Associates

and

the

Village Board.

Task 3

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Ongoing Consultation

If requested, Raux Associates will provide ongoing consultation related to any remaining
aftcr the public
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is presented as an attachment to this

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�Mr. Anthony Giaccio
February 27, 2012
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Project Cost
Roux Associates proposes to complete the services outlined in Tasks I and 2 above for the
Lump Sum cost of $3,745. If requested by the Village, additional services provided as part
of Task 3 will be billed at Craig Werle's standard rate of $220/hour.

Additional Roux

Associates' personnel, if needed, would be billed at the standard rates presented on the
attached rate sheet.
Invoices will be submitted monthly with payment expected within 30 days.

The

performance of services by Roux Associates, Inc. shall be governed by the Roux
Associates, Inc. Client Agreement, which is attached to this proposal and is incorporated as
part of this proposal.
If this proposal is acceptable to you please indicate your agreement by signing a copy of
the attached Professional Services Agreement and returning an executed copy to the
undersigned. Please retain an executed copy of the Agreement for your records.

Upon

receipt of the acceptance copy, Roux Associates, Inc. will commence the performance of
the services described in this proposal.
Sincerely,

Attachment
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Ken Wray, Mayor, Village of Sleepy Hollow

ROUX ASSOCIATES, INC.

�GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
1.

Scope and Performance of Work:

therewith, sustained by Client, its officers, directors, employees
or agents, as a result of any and all claims, demands, suits,
causes of action, proceedings, judgments and liabilities for

Clicnt hereby retains Roux Associates, Inc. CRoux") tn
perform the services described in Roux's February 27, 2012
Proposal ("Services"), attached hereto and incorporated herein
("Proposal"), and Roux agrees to provide said Services.

propel1y damage and/or personal injury ("Claim(s)") with
respect to and arising out of Roux's negligent acts or omissions
in the performance of Services under this Agreement. Client

The

terms, conditions, and limitations contained in ROllx's Proposal
are incorporated herein by reference.

2.

Payment Terms:

2.1

As full consideration for the performance of Services

described in Section I , herein, Client agrees to pay ROllx as set
forth in ROllx's Proposal.
2.2

Roux shall deliver its invoice for the Services performed

after the end of the month in which such Services were
performed or upon completion of Services, if sooner.

Client

shall pay the full amount of Roux's invoice within thil1y (30)
calendar days of the date of receipt of the invoice.

Invoice

amounts in dispute shall not affect Client's obligation to pay
invoice amounts not in dispute.
2.3

Payment under this Agreement shall be submitted to:
Accounts Receivable

shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Roux and its
officers, directors, employees and agents from any and all
damages, losses and expenses, including, but not limited to
reasonable legal expenses and attorneys' fees connected
therewith, sustained by Roux, its officers, directors. employees
or agents, as a result of any and all Claims with respect to and
arising out of Client's negligent acts or omissions. In the event
a Claim is the result of the joint negligent acts or omissions of
Roux and Client ("Indemnitors"), the Indemnitors' duties of
indemnification shall be in proportion to their respective
share of joint negligence.
In no event shall
Indemnirors and their respective officers, directors, employees
and agents be liable to each other and/or to anyone claiming by,
allocable

through or under the illdemnitors, including Indemnitors'
respective insurers. for any lost. delayed and/or diminished
profits, revenues, and/or opportunities; and/or any other
incidental, special. indirect, and/or consequential damages of

Roux Associates, Inc.

any kind and/or nature whatsoever.

209 Shafter Street
Islandia, New York 11749

4.2

Notwithstanding

Agreement.

3.

Change Orders:

3.1

Client shall have the right to modify the Services,

specifications

and

Roux's

anything

to

the

indemnification

contrary
and

in

defense

this
in

Subsection 4.1 shall not extend to cover the negligent and/or

time

requirements

specified

in

Roux's

willful

misconduct

of

Client

and

its

officers,

directors,

employees and agents; and its aggregate liability hereunder,

Proposal as Client deems appropriate and as agreed to by the

whether arising out of tort, strict liability, contract or otherwise.

Parties, hereto.

shall be limited to and not exceed the amount covered by

Such modification of Services shall be in

writing, attached hereto and incorporated by reference ("Change

insurance and associated limits of liability which Roux is

Order").

required to secure pursuant to Section 5. The indemnification

In the event that such Change Order results in a

material change in the value of the Services, an equitable

and defense provided in Subsection 4.1 with respect to any

adjustment in rhe rates as set forth in Roux's Proposal shall be

matter shall not extend beyond the date by which a legal action

made in writing by the Parties hereto, and incorporated in sllch

for negligence would be barred by an applicable statute of

Change Order.

repose or statute of limitations.

3.2

5.

Insurance:
ROux shall procure and maintain, at its own expense,

Before performing any services beyond the general

scope of work of this Agreement ("Additional Services") Roux

5. I

shall: (a) provide written notice to Client that slich Additional

during the term of this Agreement, insurance uf the following

Services are additional scope; (b) provide a written description

types and amounts:

(\1' such Additional Services to Client; and (C) secure Client's
written

authorization to peri'orm sHch Additional

Services.

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(a)

Written authorizatIOn by e�mail is "written" for purposes of this

$1.000,000;

Additional Services will be compensated at the
hourly rates or unit
Proposal.

as applicable, as ,et forth in Roux's

as set forth in

a

ROLIX

proposal

(b)

for Additional

Services; or as otherwise agreed by the Pal1ies in a written
Change Order.

4.1

Roux shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Client

and its officers, directors, employees and agents from any and

:111 damages, losses and expenses, including, hut 110t limited to
expenses

COlllmercial

Automobile

Liability I nsurance (owned,

1100Hlwned and hired) with

f ndemnificlltion:

legal

CUlllmercial (JeneraI Liability Insurance with a limit of
$1.000.000 per occurrence and $2,000.000 in the
aggregate;

(c)

4.

reasonahle

Workers' Compensation Insurance at statutory rates and
Liability
Insurance with a lilllit

Employer's

and

ROUX ASSOCIATES, INC.

fees

l:(lIHlcded

a

combined single lilllit of
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$1,000,000; and
(tl)

Professional Liability
Insurance with a limit of
$I,&lt;)O(},OOO per claim ;lnd $2.000.000 in the aggregate.

�GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

5.2

Roux shall, at the Client's reljuest, provide the Client

Contamination at the Site, including, but not limited to, the

with a certificate of insurance evidencing that such insurance

groundwater thereunder.

has been obtained, and that such policies are maintained in force

Site" is any hazardous and/or toxic substance, and/or any other

"Pre-Existing Contamination at the

type of environmental hazard, contamination all(VOr pollutant

throughout the term of this Agreement.

present at and/or under, and/or emanating from the

6.

Stnndard of Care:

6.1

While performing the Services under this Agreement.

Site,

including, but not limited to, the groundwater thereunder, which
is not brought onto such Site by Roux.

Client agrees to

Roux shall exercise that degree of care and skill ordinarily

indemnify, defend and hold harmless Roux and its officers,

exercised under similar circumstances by members of the

directors, employees and agents from any and all damages,

environmental consulting profession performing the kind of

losses and expenses, including, but not limited to, reasonable

services to be performed hereunder and practicing in the same

legal

or similar locality at the same period of time.

Except for the

liabilities, penalties, and fines sustained by ROllx, its ofticers,

express promise set forth in Subsection 6.1, herein. Roux

directors, employees or agents as a result of any and all Claims

expenses

and

attorneys'

fees

connected

therewith,

neither makes. nor offers. nor shall Roux be liable to Client for

with respect to and arising out of Pre-Existing Contamination a t

any express or implied warranties with respect to Roux's

the Site, except t o the extent such Claims arise out o f Roux's
negligent acts or omissions in the performance of Services

Services.

under this Agreement.

6.2

Roux agrees, upon receipt of written notice from Client,

to implement necessary corrections to any Services performed

II.

by Roux, which fail to confoffil to the standard of care that
Roux has accepted pursuant to Subsection 6. [, herein.

Roux

Beneficiaries:
The Parties agree that this Agreement is not intended by

any Party to give any benefits, rights, privileges. actions or

shall not be liable to Client for any damages without being

remedies

given

corporation, not a Party to this Agreement, as a third-party

reasonable opportunity to correct the Services.

a

All drafts, reports,
opinions,

advice,

and

forms,
other

statements.
documents

certifications.
generated

12.

in

performance of the Services ("Documents") remain the sole
property of Roux until Client has made full payment therefor to
Any Documents provided by Roux to Client as part of

Roux.

any

person

or

entity.

partnership,

firm

or

beneficiary or otherwise under any theory of law.

Use of Reports:

7.

to

Entire Agreement:
This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and

understanding of the Parties with respect to the transactions
contemplated hereby and supersedes all prior agreements,
purchase orders, arrangements and understandings relating to

the Services provided herein are provided for the sole and

the subject matter hereof.

exclusive use of the Client for specific application to the

order, dated subsequent to this Agreement, shall not supersede

property site at which the
("Site").
Documents

Any
is

Services,

third-party

use

prohibited

of

without

herein, are provided
the
the

above-referenced
express,

written

authorization of ROllx. Client shall indemnify. defend and hold
harmless Roux and it officers, directors, employees and agents

The preplinted terms of a purchase

this Agreement.

Agreed to and Accepted by:
ROUX ASSOCIATES, INC.

from any and all damages, losses or expenses, including, but not
I imired to,

reasonable

legal

expenses

and

attorneys'

fees

connected therewith. liabilities, penalties, and filles sustained by
ROllX. its officers, directors, employees or agents as a result of
any and all Claims with respect to and arising out of any third­
party reliance on the above-referenced Documents. which is not
authot1zed in wt1ting by Roux.

8.

PRINT NAME:
TITLE:

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and/or secure free. clear. and secure access to the Sile. described
in ROllx' s Proposal. for Roux in order for Roux to perform the

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9.

Disclosure of Information:
Client shall provide all information and documents in its

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�ROUX ASSOCIATES, INC.
Schedule of Fees
Effective 2012

CATEGORIES

HOURLY FEE

Word Processing/Document Production .........................................................

$ 65

- $

Project Support (Technical Editing/Database Management) ..........................

$ 85

- $ 110

Drafting ............................................................................................................

$ 85

- $ 110

Technician ........................................................................................................

$ 85

- $ 100

Staff ..................................................................................................................

$ 90

- $ 115

Project...............................................................................................................

$ 110 - $ 145

Senior ...............................................................................................................

$ 140 - $ 185

Principal ..........................................................................................................

$ 210 - $ 260

Officer ..............................................................................................................

$ 240 - $ 350

Technical disciplines include hydrogeologists,
scientists, toxicologists, and industrial hygienists.

geologists,

engineers,

geochemists,

85

geophysicists,

Labor rates do not include all reasonable travel and living expenses, vehicle mileage, express freight, and
those items purchased solely for the prqject. All incidental expenses will be billed at cost. Other billable
items are summarized below.

EXPENSES
Company Trucks ....................................................... ...........

$140.00 per Day

Personal Vehicles.................................................................

IRS Prevailing Rate

In-house Reproduction
D &amp; E Size Drawings ......................................................

$5.00 per Page

Color
8.5 x 11 and I I x 17 .....................................................

$1.50 per Page

In-house Color Prints
Overnight Delivery ..............................................................

At Cost (except letter-sized)

Company Field Equipment ..................................................

Rate Schedule available upon request

Equipment and Supplies ......................................................

Cost plus 15 percent

Subcontractor Costs ..................... .......................................

Cost plus 15 percent

Associated Project Costs ......................................................

5% of Roux' s labor charge

*

*

Covers costs related to copies, postage, local and long distance communications,
computers and networks, file retention and storage, project related insurance costs,
health and safety program management and documentation, and communications
equipment (e.g., cell phones, blackberries), and letter-sized overnight (three
maximum).

All invoices are payable upon .receipt
1.5 percent per month.

ROUX ASSOCIATES, INC.

Invoices not paid within 30 days are subject to interest at

�Meeting Date:
Resolution #:

02/28/2012
02/25/2012

Resolution of the Board of Trustees to Confirm Mayor's Appointment
BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby confirms the Mayor's re-appointment of
Michelle Gonzalez to the Warner Library Board, for a term of 5 years commencing March 16,
2012.
Moved: Trustee Stupel

Seconded: Trustee Schroedel

Vote: 6-0

�Meeting Date:
Resolution #:

02/28/2012
02/26/2012

Resolution of the Board of Trustees to Confirm Mayor's Appointment
B E IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees hereby confirms the Mayor's appointment of

Sharon R. Camlic to the Warner Library Board, for a term of 5 years commencing March, 16
2012.
Moved: Trustee Stupel

Seconded: Deputy Mayor Capossela

Vote: 6-0

�Meeting Date:
Resolution #:

2/28/2012
2/27/2012

Resolution of the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow
Approving the Actions of the Fire Chief
BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow
approves the actions of the Fire Chief in electing Carlos Barros to active membership in
Pocantico Hook &amp; Ladder Co. No. 1 and Eudy Mata to active membership in Columbia
Hose Co. No. 3
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees directs the Village Clerk to
notify the Fire Chief in writing of this resolution.
Moved: Trustee Schroede/

Second: Trustee Carr

Vote: 6-0

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