https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/a6a63e02fff794891916fe5d271c90eb.pdf ea5bc296c8df6859b673036685af8664 PDF Text Text The Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow held a meeting on Tuesday, April 10, 2012, Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Present: Mayor Kenneth G. Wray Bruce Campbell Barbara Carr Jennifer Lobato-Church Susan MacFarlane Evelyn Stupel, Trustees Also Present: Anthony P. Giaccio, Village Administrator Paula A. McCarthy, Village Clerk Sara A. DiGiacomo, Village Treasurer Richard Gross, Village General Foreman Sean E. McCarthy, Village Building Inspector Absent: Deputy Mayor Karin Wompa At 7: 05 p.m. the Mayor called the meeting to order with a pledge to the flag. The Mayor opened the Budget Public Hearing to the public and evoked the 5 minute rule: The Clerk read the public announcement out loud for the record. Mario Belanich of North Washington Avenue addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and asked if there would be other public meetings about the Budget. Mayor stated that comments and written comments will be allowed until the day the Budget is adopted. Mario Belanich addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees again and made several suggestions regarding year end transfers and the purchase of surplus items from a warehouse in Alabama. He also suggested that village vehicles should not be left idling when not is service. Sunny McLean of Riverside Drive addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated that she represents community media in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown. She is the Executive Director and co-founder of this company and asked the Board to consider funding some of the operations and extend the work agreement. She explained that her work has constituted more time, and other volunteers as well, with more ongoing events in the community. Mayor stated that this would be discussed and considered. There were no further comments at this time. On a motion by Trustee Carr, seconded by Trustee Stupel the meeting was closed. It was unanimous. �Approval of Warrants: On a motion by Trustee Carr, seconded by Trustee Campbell the warrant of $165,203.14 was approved. It was unanimous. There was a brief discussion with Richard Gross regarding the purchase and storage of salt. Approval of Minutes: On a motion by Trustee Campbell, seconded by Trustee MacFarlane, the Minutes of 4/2/2012 were approved. On a motion by Trustee Carr, seconded by Trustee MacFarlane, the Minutes of 4/3/2012 were approved as amended. Mayor announcements: Mayor announced that he would like to appoint Stella Garlick and Dennis Rimkunas to the WAC Board. Public comments: The Mayor opened the meeting to the public and evoked the 5 minute rule: There were no comments at this time. Trustee Reports: Trustee Carr - reported that she met with Trustee MacFarlane to discuss the water and sanitation rates and stated that the finance committee will be making a recommendation to increase these costs. Trustee MacFarlane - reported that along with Trustees Carr and Stupel, they inspected the parks and gave a list of pressing items to Richard Gross and Anthony Giaccio. Trustee MacFarlane announced the volunteer clean up days coming up in April and May; April 21, Street Clean-up in Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow April 22, Horan's Landing Park clean-up April 28, Kingsland Point Park clean-up May 5, Douglas Park - Family Day clean-up Trustee Campbell - outlined a public access proposal and asked the Board to consider it during budget discussions. �Trustee Stupel- Reported that court meet March 22, there were 12 cases and 4 of them were in compliance. There was $8000. 00 of court fees collected in March. Building Dept inspections are ongoing. th There is a DPW Committee meeting scheduled for April 18 • DPW report: Fourteen new garbage cans have been installed on Beekman Avenue. Loose leaves and brush must be paper bagged and placed at the curb on Mondays. th The Planning Board is meeting on the 19 to hear an Open Door proposal. The Salvation Army has a proposal as well. Trustee Lobato-Church- Reported that the Public Safety Committee has not met yet. There are openings on the Police Advisory Committee and anyone interested should submit a request to the Mayor. Trustee Lobato-Church asked if there was a schedule for street cleaning. Richard Gross, General Foreman stated that all streets have different schedules for the sweeper. Mayor stated that any change in street's cleaning schedules is subject to public hearing. Administrator's Report: - Mr. Giaccio reported that every 3 years the Village applies for Community Development Block Grants through Westchester County. Due to a federal lawsuit against the County, all the funding has been put on hold. This has affected the Route 9 Streetscape project. The project plan is to provide new sidewalks and signs from Patriots Park to Animal Hospital. The Village was awarded $200,000 from the County for this project and free design work. As a result of the lawsuit, this funding and design work is in jeopardy. Ichabod sink hole - Dolph Rotfeld Engineering has reviewed the Ichabod Landing engineer's report and will be providing a recommendation on how best to proceed. The annual Easter Egg Hunt was very well attended with no injuries. The DPW is working with the Friends of Douglas Park in preparation of the May 5 Family Day. Mr. Giaccio met with Historic Hudson Rivertowns to see how the Village can coordinate tourism efforts. The County is finishing up work on the Kathryn Davis Bathhouse including smoke detectors and a fire alarm system. Once the work is complete a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued. Hopefully this will happen in time for the upcoming season. As part of the General Motors clean-up plan, General Motors is required to contribute $875,000 for wildlife restoration (specifically to restore benthic organisms). Originally the money was going to be used by the DEC on a project in Haverstraw. Deputy Mayor Wompa requested that the money be used in Sleepy Hollow, since that is where the damage �occurred. In order for the Vii/age to convince DEC to redirect these funds, it needs a project. One project that has been discussed is an oyster farm combined with programs for the environmental education center. Trustee MacFarlane asked about benthic organisms. Trustee Carr asked if the money can be used for the Pocantico River dredging and shoreline stabilization. Mr. Giaccio doesn't believe this is a viable project, but will check with the DEC. Trustee Lobato-Church asked what other species can be looked at and Mr. Giaccio said possibly mussels. Mr. Giaccio said he would like to submit something in writing to the DEC before the end of the public comment period, which will be on April 29. Resolutions: (see attached) Old Business: Mr. Sean McCarthy, Village Inspector, gave a brief presentation about the River's Edge Condominium Project. This is now going in fornt of the Planning Board. Mr. McCarthy distributed the drawing s from 2009 to the Board as well as the most recent plan. Mr. McCarthy stated that the Planning Board asked the developer to modify the design because it was too similar to the Hudson Harbor; but they have had success selling their units. Discussion ensued. Mayor stated that there was a Rivers' Edge presentation last week and it will be discussed again. Mr. McCarthy distributed an outline and plans for this project. Mr. McCarthy said a special permit and concept plan were approved by the Village Board in 2009. It then went to the Planning Board where the design changed significantly. One explanation for the design change was because River's Edge hired a new architect. Mr. McCarthy said that the facade change resulted in a larger open viewing corridor and reconfiguration of the parking lot. Due to the drastic change in the architecture, the Board of Trustees should acknowledge the new plan. Mayor outlined the design changes. Mr. McCarthy said the Village Board should determine if the design change affects the special use permit. Trustee Lobato-Church asked if this will affect the General Motors plan. Mr. McCarthy Said it will have no impact on the General Motors project. �Trustee Carr asked if new design is the same dimensions as the old design. Mr. McCarthy said it's a little smaller - he explained how the dimensions changed. The developer will take care of the river walk and there will be funds set aside for maintenance. Discussion about the project ensued. Mr. McCarthy said that there is a special session with the Planning Board tomorrow to discuss this. Mayor said that it will have to wait until this board reviews the new design. New Business Mayor stated one tree appeal was resolved from last work session, and the other is still waiting for a decision. Trustee MacFarlane moved, seconded by Trustee Campbell for the home owner at 15 Freemont, to have the tree removed and replaced with two new trees. It was unanimous. Trustee Campbell said that the Village Board should move forward with the Communication Committee's public access television proposal. Discussion about funding this proposal ensued. Communications: Mayor shared letter from a resident complimenting the Sleepy Hollow Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Mayor thanked members of the Corp for their hard work. At 8: 57 pm on motion by Trustee Carr, Seconded by Trustee Stupel the meeting was adjourned. � 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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