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                  <text>The Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow held a meeting on Tuesday,
November 26, 2019 Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York.
Present:

Mayor Kenneth G. Wray
Sam Gonzalez
John Leavy
Denise Scaglione
Sandra Spiro,Trustees
Rachelle Gebler (Absent)
Deputy Mayor Glenn Rosenbloom (Absent)

Also Present: Anthony Giaccio, Village Administrator
Paula McCarthy, Village Clerk
Anthony Bueti, Police Chief
Clinton Smith, Village Attorney
Sara DiGiacomo, Treasurer
At 7:00 p.m. Mayor Wray called the meeting to order with a pledge to the flag and a
moment of silence for the passing of long-time Sleepy Hollow residents Wayne Gruden
Jenny Valcarce and Peter Schmidt.
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Public Hearing: Village Clerk, Paula McCarthy read the public hearing notice related to
sidewalk cafes (Attached). There were no public comments. Mayor Wray said that he
received a letter related to the public hearing and asked Ms. McCarthy to read it. The
letter is from Mike Savitsky of 11 River Street who opposes the proposal. (Attached)
Motion was made by Trustee Scaglione, seconded by Trustee Leavy to adjourn the
public hearing until December 3, 2019 at 7:00pm. Motion passed 5-0.
Warrant:

Motion was made by Trustee Leavy, seconded by Trustee Leavy to approve
warrant 19NOV26 in the amount of $459,455.97. Motion passed. 5-0.
Minutes: Motion was made by Trustee Scaglione, seconded by Trustee Spiro to
approve the minutes of the November 19, 2019 Work Session. Motion passed 5-0.
The November 12, 2019 meeting minutes were tabled.
Mayor's Announcements: Mayor Wray announced that he will be meeting with the
New York State Department of Transportation to discuss safety concerns that the
Village has regarding the intersection at Route 9 and Pierson Avenue. Mayor Wray
thanked Senator Peter Harckham for arranging the meeting.
Mayor Wray will be meeting with representatives from Kendal on Hudson to discuss
concerns related to Birch Close.

�Administrator's Report: Attached
Recreation Report: Attached
Public Comments:
Dan Convissor of Maple Avenue requested that the Route 9 Active Transportation study
be included as part of the Comprehensive Plan and Local Water Revitalization Program.
Gary Serina of 222 Beekman Avenue requested a speed hump at the bottom lower
section of Beekman Avenue to slow down traffic.
Rachel Ricker of North Washington Street asked why the Route 9 Active Transportation
study was not included as part of the Comprehensive Plan and Local Water
Revitalization Program.
Marco Cimatti of Depeyster Street also would like to have the Route 9 Active
Transportation study included as part of the Comprehensive Plan and Local Water
Revitalization Program.
Sarah Smiley of Farrington Avenue is glad to hear about the meeting with the New York
State Department of Transportation. She asked that the Board continue to address bike
and pedestrian safety throughout the Village.
Dan Convissor of Maple Avenue made various complaints about the Village and again
asked that the Route 9 Active Transportation study be included as part of the
Comprehensive Plan and Local Water Revitalization Program
Resolutions:
Motion was made by Trustee Leavy, seconded by Trustee Gonzalez to approve the
attached resolution adopting the Comprehensive Plan and Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program. Motion Passed 5-0.
Motion was made by Trustee Scaglione, seconded by Trustee Spiro to approve the
attached resolution authorizing tree grant application. Motion Passed 5-0.
Motion was made by Trustee Gonzalez, seconded by Trustee Spiro to approve the
attached resolution amending the Snow and Ice Agreement for fiscal year 2012/2013
Motion Passed 5-0.
Motion was made by Trustee Gonzalez, seconded by Trustee Leavy to approve the
attached resolution amending the Snow and Ice Agreement for fiscal year 2013/2014
Motion Passed 5-0.

�Motion was made by Trustee Gonzalez, seconded by Trustee Scaglione to approve the
attached resolution amending the Snow and Ice Agreement for fiscal year 2014/2015.
Motion Passed 5-0.
Motion was made by Trustee Gonzalez, seconded by Trustee Leavy to approve the
attached resolution amending the Snow and Ice Agreement for fiscal year 2016/2017
Motion Passed 5-0.
Motion was made by Trustee Gonzalez, seconded by Trustee Spiro to approve the
attached resolution amending the Snow and Ice Agreement for fiscal year 2017/2018
Motion Passed 5-0.
Motion was made by Trustee Spiro, seconded by Trustee Scaglione to approve the
attached resolution supporting the TaSH Farmer's Market. Motion Passed 5-0.
Motion was made by Trustee Leavy, seconded by Trustee Scaglione to approve the
attached resolution approving Change Order for Water Tank Project Motion Passed 5-0.
New/Old Business: The Board set the meeting schedule for December. There will
be no meeting on December 24 and December 31.
Trustee Leavy asked the Board to address speeding on lower Beekman Avenue. Mayor
Wray will add this item to next week's work session agenda.
Communications: Mr. Giaccio received an e-mail from the Chamber of Commerce in
support of the sidewalk cafe proposal.
Mayor's Announcement: Mayor Wray explained the Board's position as it relates to
the Route 9 Active Transportation study. The study was not included in the
comprehensive plan because it is incomplete. The Board will review the study in the
future after it is finalized.
Mayor Wray wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Motion was made by Trustee Scaglione, Seconded by Trustee Leavy to adjourn the
meeting. Motion passed 5-0.
Respectfully Submitted.

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