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                  <text>The Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow held a meeting on Tuesday, December
8, 2015 Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York.
Present:

Mayor Kenneth G. Wray
Deputy Mayor Jennifer Lobato-Church
John Leavy
Glenn Rosenbloom
Denise Scaglione
Karin Wompa, Trustees

Absent: Dorothy Handelman
Also Present: Anthony P. Giaccio, Village Administrator
Paula A. McCarthy Tompkins, Village Clerk
Sara DiGiacomo, Village Clerk
Clinton Smith, Village Counsel
Sean E. McCarthy, Village Building Inspector
Gregory Camp, Village Police Chief
At 7:02 p.m. Mayor Wray called the meeting to order with a pledge to the flag and a moment
of silence for Dominic Pavilla and Mary Patton both are longtime residents of Sleepy Hollow.
Our thoughts are with their families and friends.
Mayor Wray stated that he will move some agenda items in order to accommodate the public
hearing without interruptions.
Approval of Warrant:
On a motion by Deputy Mayor Lobato-Church, seconded by Trustee Rosenbloom, to
approved the warrant and authorize the Treasurer to pay bills in the amount of $763,805.82
Administrator's Report: (see attached)
Department Head Reports:
Public Works: General Foreman, Mr. Gross addressed the Board of Trustees and explained
the difference between garbage trucks that have an automatic arm. Leaves have been
picked up throughout the season.
Pipe relining in the Webber Park area has been completed.
Ambulance Corp: Thief D'Alessandro addressed the Board and stated that ambulance
crews have been responding to calls on a timely fashion, new report system is in the works.
The demo ambulance was looked at recently and will continue to work on specs for new
ambulance.

�Police Chief Camp introduced new Chaplin for the Police Department, Father Danny.
Mavor Announcements:
Mayor Wray wished everyone Happy Hanukah.
Mayor stated that yesterday was Pearl Harbor Day and we all should remember those who
served and those who are still serving, especially those in our community.
Mayor appointed Jill Liflander to the Police Advisory Committee.
Mayor announced that the residents may donate new toys for "Toys for Tots" until December
18th, drop off in the Clerk's Office.
Mayor stated that anyone needing to donate small furniture items may do so through
furnituresharehouse.org to assist victims of domestic violence.
Public Hearing: Request for Parking Lot at Edge on Hudson
A public hearing was held on a special permit requested by Tappan Zee Constructors. The
Village Clerk read the public hearing notice. Carla Julian and Clyde Joseph represented
Tappan Zee Constructors. Mr. Joseph gave an overview of the project. Tappan Zee
Constructors would like permission to park up to 375 vehicles on the Edge on Hudson
property. The request also includes the construction of a floating dock that will be used to
transport workers out to and from the bridge.
Mayor Wray opened the meeting to the public and invokes the 3 minute rule.
Alan Singer of River St. addressed the Mayor and the Board of trustees and stated that the
residents of Ichabods' Landing were not properly notified of this Public Hearing. He stated
that the noise level this project will bring tro the area would be unacceptable. He stated he
will file an Article 78 against the Village if this project is approved.
Doug Smolav, owner of six units on River Street, addressed the Mayor and the Board and
stated that he is concern about losing his tenants; and stated he will have to file an appeal if
this project is approved. He asked how much the Tappan Zee Constructors are paying Edge
on Hudson for the parking spaces.
Peter Faulhaber of River Street addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated
that he does not support this project.
Alicia Santacki of River Street addressed he Mayor and the Board of Trustees stated she
has two small children and is concerned about the excessive noise and traffic.
Carlos Pozio of River Street addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated that
allowing so many cars to park in these areas will cause tremendous instability in the
neighborhood.

�Keith Labis addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated that our community
has supported the GM project. He stated that since its Hanukkah the public hearing should
be adjourned to give others a chance to speak
Randall Holcombe of 125 River Street addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and
asked how this project would affect the first phase of the Edge on Hudson project.
Edward Rosenblum of River Street addressed him Mayor and the Board of Trustees and
stated that he objects to plan due to the noise level.
Alan Garry of River Street addressed he Mayor and the Board of Trustees and asked how
this project would interfere with the Edge on Hudson original project.
Faith McCready of River Street addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated
the noise level is intense and constant.
There were no further comments at this time.
On a motion by Deputy Mayor Lobato-Church, seconded by Trustee Rosenbloom the meeting
was adjourned until December 15, 2015.
Mayor Wray stated that written comments may be sent to the Village Clerk's Office.
Mayor Wray also stated that the GM site has been sitting since 1996, and although
inconvenient for many, construction work will have to start soon.
Administrator's Report: (see attached)
Public Comments:
Mayor Wray opened the meeting to the public and invoked the 3 minute rule:
There were no comments at this time.
At 8:50 p.m. on a motion by Trustee Leavy, seconded by Trustee Scaglione, the Board went
into executive session to discuss personnel matters and potential legal matters.
At 10:26 p.m. on a motion by Deputy Mayor Lobato-Church, seconded by Trustee Wompa,
the Board exited executive session.

�Resolutions:

(see attached)

R1 - Approve Bagging Parking Meters for the Holidays
R2 - Set Public Hearing on Parking along Lower Beekman Avenue,
River Street and at Horan's landing
R3 - Award Bids for Water Tank Project
R4 - Approve Application for Tappan Zee Bridge Grant
R5 - Acknowledge Intension to Award Bid for Route 9 Streetscape Project
R6 - Approve Actions of the Ambulance Corps
R7 - Approve Transfer of ARB Jurisdiction to the Planning Board
R8 - Appoint After School Program Counselor

Mayor Announcements:
Mayor Wray stated that he received letters from students at the Life center after school
program requesting more garbage cans for Valley Street to minimize garbage in that area.

Public Comments:
Mayor Wray opened the meeting to the public and invoked the 3 minute rule:
M a r i o B e l a n i c h of No. Washington Street addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees
and asked about the after school program.
At 10:56 p.m. on motion by Trustee Rosenbloom, seconded by Trustee Leavy the meeting
was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Paula A. McCarthy Tompkins
Village Clerk

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