https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/76fe878f6f07f886d7f7659187173153.pdf 9c39d3843235b75d09854df466ee2ad4 PDF Text Text ^33> NORTH TARRYTOWN N,Y. February 14. 1983 A regular meeting was held before the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown N.Y, on the above date. -Rsesent Philip E. Zegarelli, Mayor Stephen Maceyak Janet Gandolfo Peter Soriano Joseph D. Lofaro Mario DiFelice Trustees Robert J. Ponzini, Counsel \AWenti Emmanuel Lobato, Trustee Mayor Zegarelli called the meeting to order at 8-00 P.M. with a urayer and salute to the flag. Trustee Gandolfo moved. seconded by Trustee Soriano that the minutes of the meeting held on January 24, 1983 be approved as written. Carried< Mayor Zegarelli asked if there was anyone present who would like to address the Board may do so at this time. No one appearing, the regular order of business resumed. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ^ADMINISTRATION & CONSTRUCTION Trustee Soriano noted a letter from R, Turnquist Architect, informing the Board that the punch list items in connection with the public works facility are complete to his satisfaction and recommended that the Village accept the facility, Trustee Soriano stated that we should accept the fact that the building is substantially complete and withhold whatever is legally the Village i.e. the $5100 in liquidated damages. Counsel stated that a letter was sent to the general contractor that if he wanted his retainage back he would have to make a formal request to the architect, Under no circumstances would he receive the retainage until the punch lists have been corrected, said Counsel. Trustee Maceyak stated that in accordance to a letter received from Con Edison about an open account, he did not feel that the Village should be paying the electric bill dating back to Dec. 16th. We should pay as of the date we accept the building, said Trustee Maceyak. The matter was referred to Counsel. �-2Trustee DiFelice stated that we should make sure we have letters from the contractors that they will make all adjustments to the buildii in the near future; that we receive a letter from our architect statinj that the same, that we are covered; and to hold any payments until everything is completed, Following a discussion, Trustee Soriano moved, seconded by Trust Lofaro that this Board accept the new Village garage and direct that wi hold enough money in the retainage to cover any uncompleted work or woi that requires corrections or improvements or any amount that might be necessary for liquidation damages. FINANCE & REAL ESTATE Trustee Gandolfo reported a balance of $251,244.02 in the General Fund as of February 14, 1983. Trustee Gandolfo moved, seconded by Trustee Soriano that action of the Treasurer in investing $700,000 and $400,000 in certificates of deposit for 30 days at 7%7o at the First National Bank of North Tarrytcw be confirmed. Carried. Trustee Gandolfo stated that the finance committee has been meet! with various department heads on various budget requests. Meetings she be completed within the next 2-3 weeks, she said. FIRE - Trustee Lofaro stated that the wardens met with the iaaintainer o alarms. He has been doing his job, but there was a conflict between the police department and fire chief. The matter has been taken care of, said Trustee Lofaro. *„> GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS-SENIOR CITIZENS < Trustee Soriano stated that the citizens club has been going well Trustee Soriano moved, seconded by Trustee Gandolfo that Washing! Birthday be celebrated on November 21, 1983 and that Village offices b$ closed. He further amended his motion to confirm the date of FebruaryLincoln's Birthday, during which Village offices were closed, seconded ^ by Trustee Gandolfo. Carried. ;' Trustee Soriano stated that the Village of Tarrytown is contribut $15,000 in their budget towards the C.O.C. and is recommending that Noi Tarrytown do the same in our new budget to help maintain the operation the building. LABOR RELATIONS In the absence of Trustee Lobato, Trustee Maceyak stated that th< committee would like to commence negotiations with the police departmei and if anyone has any suggestions to submit the same to the committee. A letter will be going out to the police bargaining unit, he said. Trustee Maceyak, on behalf of Trustee Lobato, inquired Counsel's • advice to start negotiations with the blue collar workers. Counsel stated that we are in notice of objections to the electi< All Trustees received a memo with a copy of the objections and a copy < �^3~s— -3our answer which he prepared. He reviewed it with Trustee Lobato who said it was satisfactory and was forwarded. Mayor Zegarelli moved, seconded by Trustee Maceyak that action of Counsel in answering the objections be confirmed. Carried. POLICE & LIGHT Trustee DiFelice gave the following report for January: (report in detail official minutes) Trustee DiFelice stated that we are in receipt of a bill from the Village of Ossining for their aid on January 30th when a disturbance occurred on Beekman Avenue. Trustee Maceyak stated that this was more of a retaliatory measure when a^r&^department aided Ossining. Mayor Zegarelli stated that he was talking to Mayor Caputo of Ossining regarding our bill. We sent the bill physically to Ossining, said the Mayor, to be included in the package to Senator Goodhue for reimbursement from the State. He stated that the Village of Ossining took it to mean that we were specifically billing them, said the Mayor. A letter was sent to Senator Goodhue with a copy to Senator Flynn. Trustee DiFelice stated that there was no red alert and we are going to have to pay the overtime. He stated that the Chief took it upon himself. Trustee DiFelice stated that the Chief told him that he received a call from the Ossining Police requesting aid if the hostages were going to be brought down from Ossining to the hospital, after which, Trustee Gandolfo stated that if that is the case, they should pay us. At this time, Trustee DiFelice placed a call to the Chief to appear at the meeting to clarify the matter. (It was learned that the Chief was at a meeting,) It was recommended that the police committee meet with the Chief to discuss the matter further, Trustee DiFelice read a letter from Edward Beck commending members of the police department for their aid during the snow storm last Friday evening. The letter will be placed in records. Trustee DiFelice stated that he asked the dog control officer to come this evening to discuss a bill before the Senate and Assembly which provides that dogs be destroyed one day after the holding period. Our ordinance calls for seven days holding period and the State says five days, said Trustee DiFelice. The SPCA in Briarcliff will not go along with this provision and have gone to Albany to protest this measure, he said. Mrs. Isler, Dog Warden, stated that it takes people 3 - 4 days before they realize that their dog is not coming home and this would not be fair to the owner and animal. She stated that the dogs she has taken �-4over to Briarcliff are kept eight days and longer and have all been adopted. This is the way it should be, she said. Following a discussion, Trustee Maceyak moved, seconded by Truste Soriano that our Ordinance be maintained at the existing seven days aiu that we contact our State Legislators to get Senate Bill 215 and Asseml Bill 252 out of committee, copy to Senator Goodhue. Carried. PUBLIC WORKS Trustee Maceyak gave the following report: Reading of meters for quarterly billing is in progress. being cleared around fire hydrants, Snow is Bank balance in the Water Account as of Feb. 14th is $22,892.34. Routing cleaning of catch basins. During the snow storm on Feb. the department sanded and salted. Snow was being hauled to our lot on Elm Street, on Saturday and was being removed on Sunday with two crews. Trustee Maceyak complimented John Biros, Mike Apollonio •'and the highway department for an excellent job done during the snow storm. In preparation for cleanup schedule for the 1983-84 year, it is noted that there are two holidays in one week in the month of November, Nov. 8th and Nov. 11th. This is contrary to our union contract, said Trustee Maceyak and moved that Veterans Day be celebrated on November ] seconded by Trustee Soriano. Carried. Trustee Maceyak stated that there was some controversy a few wee} ago of his riding in Village vehicles and he felt that he was accused unjustly and the accusations were not presented in a proper way. He stated that he gave a lot of time to the job and will not be ridiculed by having pictures taken of him. He stated that the action was wrong ( the part of the Mayor. He stated that he could have gone to the Board to him, but pressured the District Attorney, The District Attorney cJU him of everything, said Trustee Maceyak, He stated that if a hearing i required of his conduct, he would like to have it. He stated that he would also like to have a hearing on the conduct of the Mayor going to the District Attorney, said Trustee Maceyak. Mayor Zegarelli stated that he did see him (Trustee Maceyak) and followed him. He stated that he did not feel he had to go directly to the Chief of Police and did not demand that the Chief go to the Distri< Attorney. The Chief went on his own. He stated that he (The Mayor) di< not bring the letter to the newspaper, but that Trustee Maceyak did. Trustee Maceyak admitted giving the District Attorney's letter to the newspaper. Mayor Zegarelli stated that the issue is not dead--not closed, and considered it open. He stated that Trustee Maceyak committed an unlawful act and betrayed public interest. He stated that he followed | him for/ffiree days and that Trustee Maceyak admitted to eight days use of the vehicle. �-5Trustee Maceyak stated that he would like to have a departmental hearing. Mayor Zegarelli stated that he would like John Biros to present all job projects. Trustee Gandolfo stated that we should have a hearing before the Board. Mayor Zegarelli stated that he saw something wrong and reported it. Trustee Gandolfo stated that included in the hearing should be the Mayor's improper use of the police department for his personal investigation. Mayor Zegarelli stated that he turned everything over to the Chief of Police and told him to do what he had to under the law. Trustee DiFelice inquired of the Mayor as to what authority he had to direct the Chief on any matter. He stated that a memo was given to all Board members by the Mayor that they were not to direct any orders to department heads unless it went through committee. Mayor Zegarelli stated that Trustee DiFelice referred to policy items and that the Mayor saw the law was being violated and reported the matter to the Chief of Police. He quoted Section 4-400 of the Village Law as follows: l."It shall be the responsibility of the Mayor:" (b) "to provide for the enforcement of all laws, local laws, rules and regulations and to cause all violations thereof to be prosecuted." Mayor Zegarelli stated that he did what the law requires him to do. He also stated that the Chief and District Attorney never interviewed him, but that his report will be sent to the District Attorney in due course. RECREATION & PARKS Trustee Gandolfo gave the following report: Fifteen children took advantage of the $1.00 discount at the Strand Roller Skating Center over the Super Bowl weekend. There is still no ice skating. Ski trips are in full swing. This weekend's trip is to Hunter Mountain on February 19th. During school recess, there will be a trip to Jiminy Peak on February 24th. The Westchester Ski Teens are presenting a Paris and London trip during the spring vacation, April 22-30. Anyone interested should contact the Recreation office. Out of the 24 programs we offered in our winter/spring brochure, only two of them are not going: Ice skating and horticulture. That leaves us with 86% of the programs offered in the fiscal year 1982-83 that were successful. On January 8th, a vehicle was stuck in Douglas Park, but caused no damage. Gary Thomas devised a lock that will keep half the gate locked. This will ensure that vehicles will be kept out and the other half will be open so that citizens can enter the park. TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY & ASSESSMENT Trustee Lobato - absent. �-6COMMUNICATIONS Communication from Antonio Pereira, 131 Beekman Avenue, requestinj sidewalk repairs was read and referred to the public works committee. Trustee Lofaro moved, seconded by Trustee Maceyak that action of the Board at a recent work session in granting permission to the Women Auxiliary of the Italian-American Ind. Club to hold a buffet/dance on February 12th at 95 Beekman Avenue be confirmed. Carried. 1 •I Communication from Mario DiFelice, Chairman of Troop 11, inviting! the Mayor and Board to attend the awarding of the 6th Eagle Scout awarJ to Edward Fiala. as well as celebrating its 60th Anniversary at the Hoi Cross Hall on February 27th was read and accepted with the thanks of ] the Board. \ the \ The Clerk informed the Board that / request received from the! Cuban Club to hold a dance on February 12th was cancelled. j Communication from the Cuban Club to hold a dance on February 19t( at 45 Beekman Avenue was read. Trustee DiFelice stated that in meeting previously at a work sessj with representatives of the 6lub, they were told by the representative! that they would like to cancel their request for the dance until they investigated the cause of a disturbance at the club a couple of weeks' ago. Following a short discussion, the Board denied the request. Communication from Laurentino Rodrigues, President of Rodrigues Enterprises, requesting consideration of his previous request to insta video games in the Strand Roller Skating Center was read. Mr. Rodrigu states in his letter that he may have to close if his request is not granted. Trustee Soriano stated that if the Chief feels that there will be no problems and this would not create a nuisance, we should reconsider He stated that the owner is having a hardship. Trustee Maceyak suggested that the matter be referred to the poli committee for a meeting. The Clerk informed the Board that the 1983 Assessment Roll has b« completed and that the tentative figure is $40,132,397. In connectioi with the Assessment Roll, Mayor Zegarelli informed the Board that Gri< Day will be held on February 15, 1983 between the hours of one and fi^ and 6 - 8 P.M. The Clerk informed the Board that Village Treasurer Irene Amato 1 filed her report of unpaid taxes for the year 1982 as of January 31, ' totaling $24,200.88 and in connection therewith, the following resolui was offered by Trustee Lofaro, seconded by Trustee Maceyak and was ad< �"T " • l 1 ^ II 17 .it -7- • RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees sell all unpaid taxes for the year 1982 on March 17, 1983, pursuant to Section 1436, 1450, 1452 and 1454 of the real property tax law and amendments thereto the same terms and conditions as the sale held on March 18, 1982, at the Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue and the Treasurer be and she hereby is directed to publish the proper legal notice for three consecutive weeks beginning February 26, March 5th and March 12th, and be it further w RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be given to the Treasurer with the return of unpaid taxes as certified to by the Board. Carried. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Zegarelli noted that he sent letters to the State regarding proposed cutbacks in State aid to school districts and municipalities. Mayor Zegarelli stated that he received a letter and briefing booklet from Congressman Ottinger concerning a Community Block grant type of program similar to what we used in getting funds for the water treatment plant. Congressman implies that if we have our plans ready to go, we should be able to get funding for purchases that are already in the works, said the Mayor. The only project that he could think of atthis time that would be suitable would be in the northern loop, UNFINISHED BUSINESS Trustee DiFelice stated that Con Edison is proposing an increase in electrical rates and moved, seconded by Trustee Gandolfo that a letter of protest be sent to the Public Service Commission. Carried. Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Soriano that a letter be sent to Governor Cuomo to appoint a Westchester representative on the Public Service Commission. Carried. Trustee Soriano noted a memo from the building inspector requesting the Board's approval of either the County code calling for 68° between the hours of 6 A.M. - 10 P.M. when the outside temperature falls to 55^ or the local code for 70° temp, between Nov. 1 and May 1st, 6 A.M. - 11 P.M. when the temp, outside drops below 55 degrees F, or the State code that the owner shall maintain a temperature of 68 degrees, with no mention of hours. The matter was referred to a work session. Trustee Soriano noted a memo from Bill Doorley submitting names of people requesting the vacant apartment at 79 College Avenue. Mr. Doorley suggested the name of Diane Whiting, said Trustee Soriano, after which the Board concurred. Trustee Soriano noted the Mayor's memo on each Trustee's desk regarding a meeting he will be attending at General Motors on Friday and proceeded to move that he be granted permission to attend, however, a discussion ensued whereby Trustees stated that another member of the Board should attend with the Mayor. Mayor Zegarelli stated that General Motors issued the invitation and that he alone as Mayor, was invited to attend. Ari !<<H �-8Trustee DiFelice moved that another member of the Board attend the meeting with the Mayor, seconded by Trustee Gandolfo and further amended the resolution to include a Democrat Trustee. The Board was polled as follows: Trustee Maceyak Gandolfo " Soriano Mayor Zegarelli voted Yes Yes Yes "No". Trustee Lofaro - Yes " DiFelice - Yes Carried. NEW BUSINESS Trustee DiFelice stated that in light of the cutbacks from the State, and he so moved, that a letter be sent to the school board on behalf of the taxpayers that the Board of Education work at their budge for the taxpayers, seconded by Trustee Lofaro. Carried. Trustee Soriano moved, seconded by Trustee Lofaro that the bills submitted on the General Fund and Water & Sewer warrants dated Feb. 14t 1983 be paid after approval by department heads and that the Treasurer be authorized to pay same and that a copy of this resolution be attachef to the warrants. Carried. There being no further business to come before the meeting, Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Lofaro that the same be duly adjourned, Carried, Respectfully submitted, Filomena Fallacaro Clerk �**v V\!ot,tl& TELEPHONE (914) RICHARD J . SPOTA ChUf of Polk* 631-0800 police department Village of J^ortlj GCarrptofem, J | . & 10591 POLICE REPORT otal Number Charged by Police* 1. Arrested January 1983 ...........••..»..• 2. Summoned ....... 46 ....... 700 Total fersons Charged w i t h Crimes o r V i o l a t i o n s : 1. V&T Moving 2. V&T Non-Moving 3. D.W.I 4. T r e s p a s s i n g , • 746 ••• • •••• •• 25 3 6 • 1 5. Harassment 6. Soliciting Without a Permit. 7. Grand Larceny II Disorderly Conduct • 19. Unlawful Possession of Marijuana JO. Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th. [11. Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th. |12. Petit Larceny [13. V.O. Drinking in Public |14. Promoting Gambling 1st [15. Possession of Gambling Records 1st [16. Resisting Arrest 117. Obstructing Governmental Administration 118. Inciting a Riot • 119. Robbery 1st 7 2 1 11 3 1 3 1 1 1 1 2 3 56 3 1 • • • ••• "• . • Total �^SibJcSLs'S' TELEPHONE (914) 631-0800 ^gggr ^UgS&r RICHARD J. Sm Chief of Poliu JJoltce department W a g e of ^otft tKarrptoton, JL & 10591 Parking Violationst „ 1 • Metered Parking* ••••• 2 . Other Parking Violations... • •••• .... Total Investigations of Reported Felonies Investigations of Other Complaints Investigations of Auto Accidents Aiding of Injured at Accidents • 700 7 258 33 6 • , Police Aid to Sick Persons Ambulance Requests • Responding to Alarms•• Escorts •'••»• Arrests on Warrants Missing Persons D.O .A Dark House Checks (7 houses) 118 582 Total 304 26 ••»•• 19 15 • 13 * 2 2 * 2 94 Total 173 * •••••• • Respectfully submitted, Rj/chard J, Sjprfta Chief of Bodice ; � 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-1983 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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