https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/5fec57f0f5c5d3ea80289539dec6a519.pdf 68456b71c08f348a98e1f6e42a8465cd PDF Text Text The Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow held a meeting on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York, Present: Mayor Kenneth G. Wray Deputy Mayor Denise Scaglione Thomas Andruss Rachelle Gebler Sam Gonzalez (via zoom) Jared Rodriquez Sandra Spiro, Trustees Also Present: Anthony Giaccio, Village Administrator Paula McCarthy Tompkins, Village Clerk Sara DiGiacomo, Village Treasurer Anthony Bueti, Village Police Chief Sean McCarthy, Village Building Inspector Josh Subin, Village Counsel At 7:00 p.m. Mayor Wray called the meeting to order with a pledge to the flag and a moment of silence for residents Norma Segal, 90 years old of Kendal Way and Helena D'Agostino, 83 years old of Howard Street. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. At this time, Clerk McCarthy read Public Hearings on: - - A proposed Local Law entitled "A Local Law Amending Chapter385 in the Code of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Entitled Trees'by deleting the same in Full and Adopting a Replacement" A "Proposed Local Law Amending Village Code Section 400-60 to Set a 30 Mile Per Hour Speed Limit Northbound on Broadway between Tarrytown and Highland Avenue;" Mayor Wray opened both Public Hearings to the public: John Stiloski of Tarrytown, addressed and Mayor and the Board of Trustees commented on the proposed Local Law entitled wTrees"s' stringent sentencing. He suggested paying more attention to the real criminals. Village Counsel stated that this is a standard protocol for infractions. There were no further comments. Approval of Warrants: On a motion made by Deputy Mayor Scaglione, seconded by Trustee Andruss the warrant was approved and the Treasurer DiGiacomo was authorized to pay bills in the amount of $510,491.78. �Approval of Minutes: On a motion by Trustee Andruss, seconded by Trustee Gebler the minutes of the January 25, 2022 meeting were approved. Motion carried. On a motion by Trustee Gebler, seconded by Trustee Rodriguez the minutes of the February 1, 2022 meeting were approved. Motion carried. Mayor's Announcement: Mayor Wray made the following announcements/comments: - There will be an additional resolution on the agenda tonight approving the speed limit change. - Tax Grievance day is Tuesday, February 15th from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. at Village Hall. All grievances need to be in by 8 p.m. - Mobile Shredder will be in the parking lot on Saturday, February 12th from 10-1 Department Head Reports Police Chief Bueti gave his report to the Board, (see attached). Superintendent Arone gave his report to the Board (see attached). Public Comments: Mayor Wray opened the meeting to the public for comments and invoked the 3-minute rule. John Korzelius, Fire Chief of the Sleepy Hollow Fire Department, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated the thin red and thin blue lines flag on the SHFD's fire truck represents fallen firefighters and fallen Police Officers that have died in the line of duty. Fire Chief Korzelius stated the Department received a letter from the Village Administrator to remove the flag from a fire truck back in November and that a response letter to the Board requesting to display this flag went unanswered by the Mayor and the Board. He reiterated that this flag is very meaningful to the members of the Fire Department, and it is not in any way a political symbol nor is it a racist symbol. He also stated he would not remove the flag at this time. Richard Gross, former Fire Chief and current Deputy Chief of the SHFD, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated he is in favor of the flag with the thin red and thin blue lines. He stated he is proud to be a 4th generation Fire Chief of the SHFD where he has been a member for 50 years and a lifelong resident. John Stiloski, of Tarrytown, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and asked the Mayor why he wants the flag removed from the fire truck. Mr. Stiloski spoke in favor of the Fire Department and he stated he supports the flag with the thin red and thin blue lines. �Steven Bencosme, Assistant Fire Chief of the SHFD and Police Officer, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated that he is in favor of the flag with the thin red and thin blue lines. He stated that he is a first generation fire fighter and has been a member of the SHFD for 14 years. He stated this flag has been misrepresented, and it stands for those who have died in the line of duty. Michael Tavano, member and former Fire Chief of the SHFD, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated he has been in the SHFD for 25 years and, hopes his 3 young sons follows in his footsteps. He supports the flag with the thin red and thin blue lines. Martin Rutyna, Fire Captain of Engine 87 for the SHFD, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and thanked the Board for their volunteer services. He stated that the Fire Department received a memo to remove the flag and in return, they requested permission to keep the flag on the truck. He stated that the flag is meaningful to the brotherhood and sisterhood in the SHFD. Pedro Ledesma, Chief Driver for Columbia Hose in the SHFD, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees, and stated he has been a member of the SHFD for 12 years and is 2nd generation firefighter. He supports the Fire Chief and is in favor of the flag with the thin red and thin blue lines as he feels it is important for the SHFD's moral. Joseph Gagliardi, 2nd Fire Lieutenant of Engine 87 in the SHFD, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated he is a 3rd generation firefighter in the SHFD and supports the Fire Chief and is in favor of the flag with the thin red and thin blue lines. Tina Valino of Tarrytown addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees, and stated that the SHFD should be able to decide what they display on their trucks, as they are the ones responding to calls and risking their lives. She stated this flag represents the fallen men and women, and nothing else. Joe Russo, a 43-year member of the SHFD and the SHVAC, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated that this flag stands for departed members only. It Is not political nor racist. Scott Ferguson, Fire Lieutenant of Engine 87, in the SHFD, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated he is a 3rd generation Firefighter and 2nd generation Police Officer. He stated this flag represents those who have passed away in the line of duty such as the two Police Officers he worked with in NYC, who were lost their lives. Manny Rosario, Captain for Tower 38 in the SHFD, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated he is an Officer in the US Navy. The flag is a tradition and a culture to honor those who have served and fallen and should not be taken away. He supports the Fire Chief and is in favor of the flag with the thin red and thin blue lines. �John DiCairano, member and former Fire Chief of the SHFD and member of SHVAC for 46 years, Air Force Veteran and 63 year resident of the Village, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated the flag with the thin red and thin blue lines represents the death of his good friend Police Officer Gary Stymilosky, and his childhood friend, Firefighter John Kelly, who both died in the line of duty. Lee Thompson, a longtime resident, a combat veteran in the US Army, and a SHFD member for 7 years, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated this flag is a silent remembrance for those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to provide safety and protection to others. He supports the Fire Chief and the flag with the thin red and thin blue lines. John Leavy, former Village Trustee and retired NYC firefighter, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated these are the guys out at night while everyone is sleeping. He suggested that the Board of Trustees use prudence and good judgement when approaching this matter and thanked everyone for their service. Esaul Juarez, 2nd Fire Lieutenant for Engine 86 of the SHFD, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated he is in support of the flag with the thin red and thin blue lines. Larry Lee, a 35-year member of the SHFD, former Fire Captain, and lifelong member of the SHVAC addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated he supports the Fire Chief and is in support of the flag with the thin red and thin blue lines. Tom Cavalieri, a 45-year member of the SHFD, Union Hose, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees and stated there is a memorial tree outside Village Hall dedicated to his Firefighter Dad. He stated the meaning of this flag has turned in a different direction, He is in support of the flag with the thin red and thin blue lines. Robert Moon, former Fire Chief and member of the SHFD, has been a lifelong resident and SHFD member for SOyears. He supports the Fire Chief and is in support of the flag with the thin red and thin blue lines. There were no further comments at this time from the audience. Trustee Gonzalez thanked the SHFD for their service and stated he is a supporter of the Department. He stated he is in favor of a motion to support the Fire Departments' request. Trustee Scaglione stated her family has had numerous firefighters and police officers and she knows well the meaning of this flag and stated she would vote to support it. Trustee Spiro stated the passion of the SHFD was very powerful and significant at tonight's meaning and stated she supports the SHFD. �Mayor Wray stated the Board of Trustees unanimously passed a resolution to remove symbols and flags from village vehicles and a waiver has not been granted. He stated being surprised to see that the flag had not been removed. Trustee Gebler stated that tonight's meeting showed there is a need for further discussion on this matter. Trustee Rodriguez stated that folks should attend meetings more often. He stated numerous members of his family were Firefighters, and he too supports the SHFD. Resolutions: R1 Climate Smart Task Force R2 Hire Full-Time Public Works Employee R3 Environmental Advisory Committee Appointments R4 Approve Tourism App R5 Approve Cub Scout Fundraiser R6 Approve Planting Pumpkins Program R7 Promote Public Works Employee to MEO Position R8 Set Public Hearing on Downtown Zoning The Mayor and Board of Trustees congratulated Frank DePolito on being hired full-time in the Department of Public Works. Old Business: Deputy Mayor Scaglione gave an update of an online meeting with Trustee Gebler and Margie Ruddick of Margie Ruddick Landscaping Design firm regarding the Pocantico River/Devries project. The final schematics of Phase-I have been distributed to the Board for their review. New Business: Deputy Mayor Scaglione announced the SHHS Class of 2022 had a successful Polar Plunge fundraiser. She thanked SHFD and SHVAC for their assistance with this event. Public Comments: Mayor Wray opened the meeting to the public and invoked the 3 minute rule. Fire Chief Korzelius, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees again, and thanked the Trustees who support the SHFD, and asked for their continued support. Trustee Spiro thanked Fire Chief Korzelius for all the support he brought into the room this evening. �John Stiloski, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees again and stated that there are some inconsistencies with numerous policies in the Village. Martin Rutyna, addressed the Mayor and the Board of Trustees again, thanked the Board for their support with vehicles, materials, and supplies which they need in order to do their jobs. He stated again, that the SHFD followed proper action once the Village's memo to the SHFD was received in November. There were no further comments at this time. At 9:05 pm on a motion by Trustee Gebler, seconded by Deputy Mayor Scaglione the meeting was adjourned. JB/pm �February 8,2022 Sleepy Hollow BOT meeting Recreation Department Report Upcoming/Ongoing events The youth basketball program for girls In grades 3-6 started their season in December. In this league, we play games with other local communities such as Ossining, Irvington and Dobbs Ferry. We have a 3 rd & 4 th grade team and a 5 lh & 6 th grade team. Both teams are playing well and the season will end in early March. Tomorrow is the last day residents can submit their photos of their pets for the Valentine's Day "Pooches & Smooches" contest. Pictures of you pets can be e-mailed in to the recreation department and Valentine's Day themed prizes will be awarded. We've started planning some of our spring programs already. We have the dates set for our Tee Ball and soccer clinics for April and we will also be running a multi-sports camp for the kids the week they are off from school for spring break. We have begun scheduling trips for our Teen Travel Camp. Our program has not run the last two summer due to COVID, however we are happy to announce the very popular camp will be back for 2022. Current 6th, 7 th & 8 th graders will be eligible and a registration will be held sometime in April. Senior Citizens: The seniors have resumed holding their monthly club meetings in the building. A February luncheon is planned for Tuesday the 15th. -Walking group is held on Fridays at 8:30am. --The exercise classes are Monday and Wednesday mornings in the senior building. --Senior Yoga class instructed by GymGuyz is on Thursday mornings at 9am-10am . Lunch meals delivery program is running. We also can still help seniors with grocery shopping during the week if they call to schedule a ride. The after school program The after school program resumed in September and has been running well. We had a few participants drop-out of the program after the new year, but we had a long waiting list so we were able to fill those spots immediately. �Parks Items: —The Parks Department removed the old and damaged rubberized surfacing at the Barnhardt spray park. I have had three companies come in to inspect the existing plumbing and the old water features. They are submitting quotes for new features. This is part of a previously approved capital improvement project and we are looking forward to a new and updated water spray area for 2022. --We are still struggling with the electrical issues at Devries Park which was caused by the flooding that occurred during Hurricane Ida. The water level was so high it knocked out all electric power to the parking lot, the building, the tennis court lights and the ballfield lights. Both Con Ed and village equipment was damaged and many activities were cancelled. Electricity has been restored to everything but the ballfield tights so far. We have scheduled a repair job and replacement of equipment with Musco Lighting (who manufactures the light stations) and we expect the work will be done in time for the spring season. --The heaters for the platform tennis courts at Devries are finally up and running. After two years of planning and work, the propane tank is full, the electrical hook up is finished and the heaters were fired up and in working order back on January 31st. The purpose of this feature is to help heat the courts from underneath the surface during ice and light snow. Both platform tennis and pickle ball are played throughout the winter and this heating unit will make it easier to clear the courts. --The new playground equipment for Sykes Park began to ship the week of 1/17. The parts are being delivered to the warehouse in new Rochelle. We can schedule the install at any point after we take full receipt of the delivery. Temperatures will be a factor in completing the project, namely any repairs to the poured-in-place surfacing, so we'll need to plan accordingly. We have agreed to start working with Raymond Michael, Ltd. who did the playground units for us at Margotta Park a few years ago. The installation will occur as soon as the weather permits so we will have the new playground unit up for the spring and summer. --The fence company has repaired the outfield fence at Quattro Field at Devries Park. If you recall, a wind storm the last week of October knocked a tree down on the other side of the Pocantico River and destroyed portions of the outfield fence at Quattro Filed. Our insurance company was able to help the village with paying for the repairs. --Plans for an outdoor exercise equipment area at Kingsland Point Park are ongoing. Earlier today I met with a representative from Kompan Playground equipment to discuss options. Two companies have submitted plans and ideas thus far and we will continue moving forward with this capital project. --(Equipment) The new snow-btower attachment for the utility tractor was extremely helpful the past week or two with afl the snow we have received. Our new stand-on leaf blower has been delivered and a new commercial front mower for the parks have been ordered. �Miscellaneous There apparently will be an article about the history of our lighthouse in an upcoming Westchester Magazine edition. We were contacted last month and we took a reporter to the site, answered some questions and submitted pictures. Thanks to Margaret Fox for assisting us with her photos. Reminder to residents they can register for our classes on-line. Residents should create their own Community Pass account. This is done by going to the general registration page, https://register.communitypass.net and then type in the name of our organization which is Village of Sleepy Hollow, NY. Once your account is created, you will receive an e-mail that contains your log in information. If you have any questions, call the recreation department at 366-5109. Reminder that the senior citizen bus goes shopping each Wednesday morning. If any senior citizen is in need of transportation to get groceries or other items, please contact us at 366-5109 on Mondays or Tuesdays so we can arrange to get you a ride. �� 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-2022 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. 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