https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/e868142f7f1d7411d5549423915925bc.pdf 753658db5125b8fa426dacb739815f2a PDF Text Text NORTH TARRYTOWN, N.Y. October 19, 1981 I A regular meeting was held before the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown on the above date. Present Philip E. Zegarelli, Mayor * * James J. Timmings Janet Gandolfo Peter Soriano Thomas J. Cavalieri tyario DiFelice Margaret White, Trustees Robert J. Ponzini, Counsel Mayor Zegarelli called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. with a prayer and salute to the flag. t Trustee Soriano moved, seconded by Trustee Timmings that the minutes of the meeting of October 5, 1981 be approved with a minor correction and the minutes of October 8, 1981 be also approved as written. Carried. j Mayor Zegarelli asked if there was anyone present who would like to address the Board may do so at this time. Dr. Elio Ippolito informed the Board that the Sleepy Hollow Manor Taxpayers Association raised $22,000 towards the dredging of Fremont Pond. He stated that as soon as the bid is awarded, he will be authorized to turn over the money to the Village. Any additional checks will be added to this sum, said Dr, Ippolito. Mayor Zegarelli thanked Dr. Ippolito on behalf of the Village for his efforts. Trustee Gandolfo moved that the Village proceed to request that the bid for dredging of the pond be extended for thirty days or to coincide with the proper time restraint necessary to enable the bond to be increased and that a special meeting betheld at the Call of the Chair for a final decision, seconded by Trustee Timmings. Carried. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS Trustee Cavalieri stated that bids on the proposed Village garage are due on October 30th at 2 P.M. and requested that the Board meet with the architect and J. Biros to review them. FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT Trustee Gandolfo reported a balance of $126,594.59 in the General Fund as of October 19, 1981. �mm i i t iminium 1 im*&m*mmmMmmmmmmim -2- Trustee Gandolfo moved that the following resolution be adopted, seconded by Trustee Timmings: BOND RESOLUTION, DATED OCTOBER 19, 1981 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $20,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH TARRYTOWN, PURSI TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW, TO FINANCE THE ADDITIONAL COSTS OF DREDGING OF FREMONT'S POND AND APPROPRIATING THE PROCEEDS TO SUC PURPOSE. (In official minutes) Trustee Gandolfo moved that action of the Treasurer in borrowing $110,000 for the new sanitation truck and pickup truck be confirmed, seconded by Trustee Timmings. Carried, Trustee Gandolfo reported that the Federal government sent a checl in the amount of $16,679 for revenue sharing which was deposited in the savings account. Trustee Gandolfo stated that the Finance Committee meet with depa ment heads to discuss their budgets. She has requested that John Biros prepare an inventory of Village owned equipment and the life expectancy each piece of equipment so that in the future, we will have an idea as what vehicles will be necessary for replacement. GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS Trustee White stated that she will be attending the Urban Council (ADAPT) meeting in White Plains and will have a report at the next meet LABOR RELATIONS Trustee Timmings moved that the salary increases for 1982 as propo: by the North Tarry town Housing Authority for their employees be confirm seconded by Trustee White. Carried. Trustee Timmings stated that there will be a meeting of the Labor Relations Committee and CSEA tomorrow evening and moved that the ^fW&U refrain from attending the meeting, seconded by Trustee Gandolfo. Cam Trustee Timmings stated that the committee put together a professi salary questionnaire and moved that all employees be requested to subio the completed forms by next Monday, seconded by Trustee Soriano. Mayor Zegarelli polled the Board as follows; Trustee Timmings Gandolfo Soriano - Yes No Yes Mayor Zegarelli voted "Yes". Trustee Cavalieri " DiFelice " White - Yes No No Motion carried. PUBLIC SAFETY Trustee DiFelice reported that Rescue Hose fire apparatus committef completed its first stage reviewing various truck^ and on October 24th a live demonstration will be given by Mack Company and on October 25th J demonstration will be held in Hastings. �-3- S?0 Trustee DiFelice stated that the fire department is conducting its annual drive. Trustee DiFelice stated that on Friday evening, an evening of Country Dance music will be held at the Restoration to help raise funds to restore the barn which was burned during the fire. Trustee DiFelice stated that he met with State representatives on October 14th and they informed him that more green was added to the light on Route 9. Trustee Soriano commended Trustee DiFelice for all his efforts. Bedford Road is a lot safer now, he said. Trustee DiFelice reported that Bob Herberger, Environmental Conservation Department, will give a report on his inspection of trees througho the Village and will have slides at the next meeting. Trustee DiFelice stated that we are having a problem in getting the Animal Control Officer to sign the contract for the use of her car, however, because of a clause in the contract she refuses to sign. Counsel stated that if she uses the Village vehicle, she would not have to sign the agreement, however, if she uses her own vehicle, she would have to sign the agreement. Following a discussion, Trustee DiFelice moved that Counsel send her a letter requesting that the contract be signed within seven days, after which the Village will seek other applicants, seconded by Trustee Gandolfo. Carried. Mayor Zegarelli stated that the Town of Mt. Pleasant would like confirmation of the compatability of the Town's dog ordinance with the Village's ordinance and moved that Counsel send a letter to Mt. Pleasant that the Village ordinance conforms with the Town's ordinance, seconded by Trustee Gandolfo. Carried. Trustee DiFelice reported that he, together with Trustee Gandolfo and Chief Spota, attended the Pedestrian Award Dinner sponsored by the A.A.A. on October 6th. North Tarrytown received the Pedestrian Award for 1980. This was the seventh year with no pedestrian fatalities, said Trustee DiFelice. Trustee DiFelice reported that on October 15th, Ptlmen. Ferguson and Ciffone presented a traffic and safety seminar for the\students at St. Teresa's School. On October 16th, Ptl. Ferguson went with the Law Class of Sleepy Hollow High School to the Eastern N.Y. Correctional Facility at Napanoch for a program on prison life and on October 19th, he conducted a follow-up class on the trip at the Sleepy Hollow High School. Ptlmen. Ferguson & Ciffone will conduct a seminar on Halloween Safety for students at St. Teresa's School and on October 30th, at Morse School, reported Trustee DiFelice. Trustee DiFelice stated that Sgt. Kostelny and Ptl. Ciffone attended the N.Y.S. Juvenile Officers Training Conference at Lake Luzerne. �-4Trustee DiFelice stated that the Crime Prevention Unit of the Poh Department consisting of Operation I.D. and the Neighhorhood Watch is receipt of State signs and other materials for the operation of the Neighborhood Watch. All funding has been provided for by the N.Y.S. D.C.J.S. Ptl. Patten is in the process of setting up the Neighborhood Watch Program for the Village, said Trustee DiFelice. Trustee DiFelice stated that the County is attempting to have all police communication systems on the same frequency. This would be Stat and Federally funded, he said. PUBLIC WORKS * Trustee Soriano reported that the department placed permanent blacktop on the excavation at the dead-end of Highland Avenue and Hunt* Avenue and excavated and repaired the collapsed sanitary sewer line on Depeyster Street. Balance in the water and sewer account as of October 19th is $13,057.62. The sidewalk on the south side of Beekman Avenue from the railroad bridge to Clinton Street and approximately 60 ft. on the west side of Clinton Street from Beekman Avenue. Placed blacktop on New Broadway, south of Pine Street and in pot holes along Sleepy Hollow Road. Trustee Soriano stated that George Crouch has satisfactorily completed his six months probationary period and moved that he be place on permanent basis as of October 14, 1981 and that the $500 which was withheld be included in his salary, seconded by Trustee DiFelice. Carrn Trustee Soriano reported that County Asphalt has begun the road repair program with the line drilling of the undermined sections of Fremont Road and Hemlock Drive. The concrete slabs on Hemlock Drive (south entrance to Sleepy Hollow Manor' were removed. Trustee Soriano stated that Michael Smutek and James Rogalski have, completed their probationary period and moved that they be placed on permanent basis as of October 14, 1981 and that the $500 which was witr be included in their salaries, seconded by Trustee Timmings. Carried. Trustee Soriano read a letter from Mrs. Taf t, Gordon Avenue, regart the removal of a pine tree and requested the Supt. of Public Works to investigate the matter. RECREATION Trustee Gandolfo gave the followingreport; The fall and winter programs start this week. Programs include Aerobics, Typing, Basketball, Volleyball and Hunter Safety. Ski trip registration is still being taken as well as entries for the Pilgrim Hij i The Youth Basketball program will be held on Tuesday and Friday, j commencing the week of November 2nd. The program is sponsored by both the North Tarrytown and Tarrytown Recreation Departments. �/9*> -5- Trustee Gandolfo stated that the Recreation Supervisor hat requested a shed for the storage of equipment at Memorial Field. She is requesting thadjrhe money come from CDA funds. Trustee Cavalieri stated that this matter comes under Buildings & Grounds and after a discussion, Trustee Gandolfo moved, seconded by Trustee Timmings that an architect be hired to design the shed, and Trustee Timmings amended the motion that if the vote is favorable that the matter be turned over to the Recreation and Buildings & Grounds Committees, seconded by Trustee Soriano. Carried. Trustee Gandolfo moved, seconded by Trustee Cavalieri that specifications be prepared and bids returned for recreation equipment on November 16th. Carried. SENIOR SENIORS Trustee White stated that a Halloween Party will be held on October 26th and members of the Board are invited. Trustee White stated that a Mass will be held at Holy Cross Church for deceased members of the Club. f Trustee White stated that applications have been received from the Town of Mt. Pleasant for smoke alarm detectors and she will turn them in to the citizens for completion. TAX EXEMPT & ASSESSMENT Trustee Timmings moved that a public hearing be held on November 2nd to adopt a resolution pursuant to the provisions of Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law, to exempt from Village taxes within the control of the said Board of Trustees to the extent of 507o of its assessed value properties owned by one or more persons 65 years of age or over who comply with the provisions of said Section 467 as to occupancy, income, length of ownership and otherwise, seconded"by Trustee White. Carried. Trustee Timmings stated that a report has been received from the Dept. of Equalization & Assessment that the tentative equalization rate is .-.24.99%. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Zegarelli stated that he was invited to the breakfast at the Ramada Inn sponsored by the Town of Mt. Pleasant to initiate their campaign to attract new business on October 28th. Since he cannot attend, he appointed Trustee DiFelice and Counsel Ponzini to represent North Tarrytown. Mayor Zegarelli moved that John Biros be appointed Acting Building Inspector, without pay, until Victor Page returns from the hospital, seconded by Trustee Gandolfo. Mayor Zegarelli polled the Board as follows; Trustee Timmings " Gandolfo " Soriano Motion carried. - Yes - Yes - No Trustee Cavalieri " DiFelice " White - Yes - Yes - Yes �-6Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee White that John Biros' report regarding the equipment being removed from the sewage treatment plant be entered into the minutes. Carried. (see attached) Mayor Zegarelli moved to request Senator Goodhue and Assemblyman Sullivan to pass legislation enabling North Tarrytown to have a Board of Assessment Review, as is the case in the Village of Tuckahoe, with the authority to act on Trustees' behalf, seconded by Trustee White. Carried. Mayor Zegarelli moved that* a committee of the Board be formed to review the Westchester County Sanitary Code section which requires a certain temperature for heat to be included in our Code, seconded by Trusted .White. Carried. Trustee Cavalieri stated that he was in contact with Johnson Control to update our heating system and that Trustee DiFelice will act on behalf of the committee to show the representative around. COMMUNICATIONS Communication from Curtis Heath, Chairman of the Environmental Conservation Committee, submitting a letter from the N.Y.S. Energy Office outlining an on-site energy audit service was read. Trustee Soriano moved, seconded by Trustee Gandolfo that the Energ* Office be contacted to ascertain whether or not we would be qualified. Carried. Communication from Curtis Heath, Chairman, regarding tree inspectii report made by John Arcate, Jr. and recommendations was read and refern to the Supt. of Public Works. Communication from the Zelyez and Brophy families of 194 Beekman Avenue, regarding a job well-done by members of the -street department and on resolution duly made and seconded copies were ordered placed ind their files. I Communication from Brian Wilsea, President of the CSEA Non• Instructional Employees, Public Schools of the Tarrytown, stating that a peaceful demonstration will be held by the membership before school board meetings at the entrance of the school was read. The Clerk was instructed to notify Mr. Wilsea of the Village ordinance and that the Chief of Police be notified of the demonstration (Local ordinance prohibits public assembly on Village property.) UNFINISHED BUSINESS Trustee Gandolfo stated that the Chief received a letter from Byron Kretzman, Communication System Engineer, who explained the format of the MRD Unit, Group III, for funds in connection with the radio communication system. �-7- V/j NEW BUSINESS Trustee Cavalieri moved that at the completion of the new public work facility, a garage sale be held at the old garage site of equipment that the Village does not want, seconded by Trustee Gandolfo. Carried. Trustee Cavalieri stated that drawings are being prepared at no cost to the Village for Barnhart Park extension of land to ascertain if cribbing can be utilized to protect the G.M. property and to extend our own park in the future. A discussion followed regarding; the usage of the fill for park areas. Mrs. Ollie Snead, present in the audience, requested a crossing guard at Cortlandt Street and College Avenue-Cedar Street. Trustee Soriano moved, seconded by Trustee Cavalieri that the police committee and Chief of Police make a survey of areas where they feel it necessary to have a school crossing guard. Carried. Trustee White moved, seconded by Trustee Cavalieri that the bills submitted on the General Fund and Water & Sewer Department warrants dated October 19, 1981 be paid after approval by department heads and that the Treasurer be authorized to pay same and that a copy of this resolution be attached to the warrants. Carried. There being no further business to come before the meeting, Trustee White moved, seconded by DiFelice that the same be duly adjourned Carried. Respectfully submitted, /fl±-< cttLtL Filomena Fallacaro Clerk % \ ft �m i BOND RESOLUTION, DATED OCTOBER 19 , 1981 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $20,000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH TARRYTOWN, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW, TO FINANCE THE ADDITIONAL COSTS OF DREDGING OF FREMONT'S POND AND APPROPRIATING THE PROCEEDS TO SUCH PURPOSE. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown, as follows: Section 1. The Village of North Tarrytown shall issue its Serial Bonds of the aggregate principal amount of $20,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law of New York, in order to finance the specific object or purpose hereinafter described. Section 2. The specific object or purpose (here- inafter referred to as "purpose") to be financed by the issuance of said obligations if the additional costs of dredging of Fremont's pond at an estimated maximum cost of $20,000. Section 3. The Board of Trustees has ascertained and hereby states that (a) the estimated maximum cost of said purpose is $50,500, (b) no money has heretofore been authorized by the Board of Trustees of said Village for such purposes except $30,500 of Serial Bonds authorized by a Serial Bond Resolution of the Village on October 8, 1980 (the "1980 Resolution"), (c) the Board of Trustees plans to finance such -2- �purpose entirely from funds raised by the issuance of obligations herein authorized and by the issuance of obligations authorized by the 1980 Resolution, and (d) the proposed maturity of the obligations authorize^ by this resolution will not be 't in excess of five (5) years. Section 4. It is hereby determined that said purpose for the dredging of Fremont's pond is an object or purpose described in Subdivision 22 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of said Local Finance Law and that the period of probable usefulness of said purpose is five (5) years. Section 5. Subject to the terms and conditions of this resolution and the Local Finance Law, and pursuant to the provisions of Sections 30.00, 50.00 and 60.00, inclusive, of said Law, the power to authorize bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of Serial Bonds authorized by this resolution and the renewal of said notes and the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of said Serial Bonds and said Bond Anticipation Notes, and the power to sell and deliver said Serial Bonds and any Bond Anticipation Notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such bonds is hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer of said Village. The Village Treasurer is hereby authorized to sign any Bond Anticipation Notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of said Serial Bonds, and the Village Clerk is i here by authorized to affix the corporate seal of said -3- \ �Village to any of said Serial Bonds or any Bond Anticipation Notes and to attest such seal. Each interest coupon represent- ing interest payable on such Serial Bonds shall be authenticated by the facsimile signature of the Village Treasurer. o Section 6. This resolution shall be published in full by the Village Clerk of said Village, together with a notice in substantially the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of said Local Finance Law, and such publication shall be in "The Daily News", a newspaper having a general circulation in said Village and published in the Village of Tarrytown. The validity of said Serial Bonds and of any Bond Anticipation Notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said Serial Bonds may be contested only if such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the said Village is not authorized to expend money, or the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or if said obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of New York. Section 7. This resolution shall take effect im- mediately upon adoption. Trustee Tiamtngi the motion and the motion was adopted. " Trustees seconded Gandolfo �•J Soriano, Cavalierl, D IF el Ice, White & Homings vesting for i the affirmative and no t r u s t e e s voting for the negative i Carried. ( < • i V"J ?**. c / -5- i 'i �& * VILLAGE OF NORTH TARRYTOWN INTERNAL MEMORANDUM To From Mayor Z e g a r e l l i John A.Biros, Supt. * Subject Removal of obsolete & abandoned equipment at ^ e w a g e Treatment i'iant ; Oct 15 1981 Date ; * For a number of months we have tried to interest salvage people in removing subject equipment including Brookfield & Trumid Construction, but to no avail. Some interest was shown by Leibowitz Salvage Co-* of Yonkers, Dan McLoughlin of Ossining and Mike Morabito of Peekskill. Mike was the only one who would agree to take everything out without the exchange of money. The Buildings & Grounds Committee under Chairman pavalieri, approved awarding the job to Mike Morabito. �l.lD [ii i! TRA&E ? 2k 0 * .-., 1 __ 1 n* ii i 1! 1! 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