https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/1afefb837f780bdbd81dfb217da7b6ca.pdf cf9e76142aa4066aea958526774cc0db PDF Text Text / / / NORTH TARRYTOWN, N.Y. August 22, 1983 A regular meeting was held before the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown, N.Y. on the above date. Present James J. Timmings, Deputy Mayor Stephen Maceyak Vincent Buonanno William McBride Joseph D. Lofaro Emmanuel Lobato, Trustees Robert J. Ponzini, Counsel Absent Philip E. Zegarelli, Mayor Deputy Mayor Timmings called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. with a prayer and salute to the flag and wanted the record to show that Mayor Zegarelli was absent this evening because he was hospitalized. Trustee Maceyak moved, seconded by Trustee Buonanno that the minutes of the meeting held on July 11, 1983 be approved as written. Carried. Deputy Mayor Timmings asked if there was anyone present who would like to address the Board may do so at this time. Mrs. Alice Croke, 95 Beekman Avenue, stated that she, together with tenants of the Van Tassel apartments are here this evening to oppose the operation of the Strand Young Adult Club because of the noise and havoc it creates. She stated that tenants are kept awake all night because of the music, vibrations and blaring radios. She suggested that the Board consider a curfew because of the crowds congregating outside the club. She also stated that people are disco dancing in the middle of Beekman Avenue. Deputy Mayor Timmings stated that the Board discussed this problem based on a police report, during a work session. Trustee Buonanno moved to deviate from the normal order of business so that a formal motion can be adopted to cover the subject, seconded by Trustee Lobato. Carried. Trustee McBride outlined briefly police reports regarding the club containing numerous complaints of youths gathering outside the club after the hall is closed and causing disturbances. Several reports contained requests for aid from outside police departments and in some instances, the K9 dogs were used. Trustee McBride moved, seconded by Trustee Lobato that the following resolution be adoDted: �/ / / NORTH TARRYTOWN, N.Y. August 22, 1983 A regular meeting was held before the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown, N.Y. on the above date. Present James J. Timmings, Deputy Mayor Stephen Maceyak Vincent Buonanno William McBride Joseph D. Lofaro Emmanuel Lobato, Trustees Robert J. Ponzini, Counsel Absent Philip E. Zegarelli, Mayor Deputy Mayor Timmings called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. with a prayer and salute to the flag and wanted the record to show that Mayor Zegarelli was absent this evening because he was hospitalized. Trustee Maceyak moved, seconded by Trustee Buonanno that the minutes of the meeting held on July 11, 1983 be approved as written. Carried. Deputy Mayor Timmings asked if there was anyone present who would like to address the Board may do so at this time. Mrs. Alice Croke, 95 Beekman Avenue, stated that she, together with tenants of the Van Tassel apartments are here this evening to oppose the operation of the Strand Young Adult Club because of the noise and havoc it creates. She stated that tenants are kept awake all night because of the music, vibrations and blaring radios. She suggested that the Board consider a curfew because of the crowds congregating outside the club. She also stated that people are disco dancing in the middle of Beekman Avenue. Deputy Mayor Timmings stated that the Board discussed this problem based on a police report, during a work session. Trustee Buonanno moved to deviate from the normal order of business so that a formal motion can be adopted to cover the subject, seconded by Trustee Lobato. Carried. Trustee McBride outlined briefly police reports regarding the club containing numerous complaints of youths gathering outside the club after the hall is closed and causing disturbances. Several reports contained requests for aid from outside police departments and in some instances, the K9 dogs were used. Trustee McBride moved, seconded by Trustee Lobato that the following resolution be adopted: �-2WHEREAS on or about May 19, 1983, Unique Entertainment;, Inc. also 1:^ as the Strand Young Adult Club (hereinafter referred to as the appliCa requested a license for the operation of a dance and entertainment center at 80 Bcekman Avenue, North Tarrytown and* WHEREAS the Village of North Tarrytown (hereinafter referred to as th Village) is authorized by local law to regulate the operation of danc in the Village of North Tarrytown by the issuance of permits and WHEREAS said applicant made representations with respect to the operat of said premises and WHEREAS said representations included that the premises would be used primarily by children for birthday parties and other early teen and pn teen activities and WHEREAS the Village authorized temporary permits permitting said dance! with a strict proviso that all dances and entertainment be in strict compliance x^ith all local, State and Federal law and in keeping with tl peace and good order of the surrounding community and WHEREAS the applicant embarked on an enterprise that was not consistent with its original representation and WHEREAS the Village after close monitoring by its police department an< all neighboring community was informed that the establishment had becon an unruly premises where laws and the peace and good order of the community were violated and WHEREAS at a public meeting held on August 22, 1983, the applicant was permitted to be heard and present evidence that would pursuade the Vill not to reject any permits and WHEREAS members of.the community were present who unanimously spoke against the continuation of said dance permit and WHEREAS the North Tarrytown Police Department opposed the continued operation of the premises, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that: after due deliberation and upon providing an opportunity to be heard to all interested parties any and all permits originally issued or granted to the applicant are hereby revoked, terminated and rescinded retroactive to August 14, 1983. ' - ~- Mr. Herbert Posner, offices at 56 Clinton Street, Attorney for the club, spoke with respect to the operation of the youth center. He stati that the owner did spend a lot of money and understands the position of the Village regarding unruly crowds. Crowds of this nature would congti anywhere, said Mr. Posner. He stated that the Strand does provide aw for the youth to go. Mr. Posner stated that Jthe operator should have '< hearing. His only violation was to stay open beyond*the limit. �/<Rd -3- Trustee McBride stated that marijuana was found and was asked by Mr. Posner if charges were filed, and was answered that he did not know. Mr. Posner stated that if someone walks in with marijuana, the owner cannot search that person. It would be against the law, he said. Deputy Mayor Timmings stated that from the time that the application to use the hall for dance purposes or young adult club, members of the j Board made it very clear that they had reservations about the conditions; ; He stated that members of the Board also made it clear that their concerns; were the residents of the Village who live across the street. Your coming in tonight is countered to all of the expressed concerns of the Board of Trustees over the several months that the Strand has been opened as a young adult club. Even those who voted in favor of the permit did so with reservations, he said. He stated that during the early period of the operation, the crowds were extremely small and complaints generated were few and far between. Trustee McBride stated that from the Village's standpoint and people here tonight, the place has not worked out, both from the standpoint of the noise and police blotter. Directing his comment to Mr. Posner, Trustee McBride stated that the permit will be rescinded tonight and you can take any stand you want. Trustee Maceyak stated that in the beginning, he was one of the supporters. He stated that he felt that everyone deserved a chance. The Club has become unruly and there is no control. There is no leadership or supervision, said Trustee Maceyak. Trustee Buonanno stated that he was also a strong supporter of the club. They were given an opportunity, but they did not live up to their expectations. He stated that the Board was advised by the owner that the hall would be supervised. It was hoped that it would be a recreationa facility, but it has not happened, said Trustee Buonanno. Mrs. Margaret McClintock, 95 Beekman Avenue, stated that one night, there were five cars double parked with Conn, plates. These are not our people, she said. Information from the police department showed that most attendees are from Yonkers, etc. It has not been a recreational outlet for the youth of this Village, she said. Trustee Maceyak stated that there were no complaints when the building was a skating rink. Mr. Thomas Carroll, 95 Beekman Avenue, stated that the Strand is a public nuisance. He stated that he was awakened four times in one night, which happened again the following week. Deputy Mayor called for a vote and the motion was carried. Trustee Maceyak moved that the Village Attorney search into the legality of a curfew and report back to the Board, seconded by Trustee Buonanno. il; �* -4Trustee Lobato stated that the matter has not been discussed in a work session. Trustee Timmings stated that before any local law could be adopt a public hearing would have to be held. A motion to start a study of a curfew in the Village isn't something that will be decided upon next month, he said. !N Trustee Lobato stated that we can decide the handling of each business problem as they occur on a case by case basis. riA Trustee McBride stated that the legal possibilities should be explained before entertaining the idea to go further. ,( Trustee Lobato stated that once the ordinance is adopted, it deve a blight of its own. We have developed local ordinances to which he voted against, he said. If we followed the procedure of adopting ordinances that aren't enforced, they will become a burden. Trustee Buonanno stated that numerous complaints have been receive before. The idea is excellent and should be researched, he said. Miss Barbara Stevens, 95 Beekman Aivenue, stated that there is a need for a curfew. If we cannot have the curfew, it should be patrolec ,n ^ Trustee Lobato stated that there are laws to protect children who are not being supervised. He stated that he objected to setting the machinery in motion by drafting an ordinance before we consider the specifics of the communities needs. Deputy Mayor Timmings polled the Board as follows: i t Trustee McBride - Yes Trustee Lobato - No " Buonanno - Yes " Maceyak - Yes " Lofaro - No Deputy Mayor Timmings voted "Yes" and declared the motion carried. )' & i Trustee Maceyak moved to close the deviated part of the meeting, seconded by Trustee Lobato. Carried. Deputy Mayor Timmings asked if there was anyone present who would like to address the Board. Miss Eva Piedemonte stated that she was concerned about the fact the the Village is without an animal control officer. She stated that she called police headquarters, but was told that she was no longer employed. She stated that Mt. Pleasant has someone coming in two days per week, but is unsuccessful in alleviating the problem. Shi inquired what the Board is doing about the problem. Trustee Buonanno stated that he was unaware of Mrs. Eisler resign He stated that he has not seen any letter of resignation or anything t the contrary. He stated that she was questioning her hours being cut. If she chose to resign, she should submit a letter, said Trustee Buonai �/JL t ^ -4Miss Piedemonte stated that the woman from the Town of Mt. Pleasant has no control over animals and asked if the Village was going to do something about removing the animals. Trustee Lobato stated that the Board was not aware of the situation and would try to work it out and get some coverage. With regard to the situation with Mt. Pleasant, the matter will be taken up with the Town Supervisor, said Trustee Lobato. Mrs. Alice James, Pierson Avenue, inquired as to why Sally's hours were reduced. There is a general feeling in the community that Sally's taking the job as animal warden was about the best choice. She stated that she always helped everyone when she wasn't employed in the building. She stated that she does not see the logic of cutting back her hours. Trustee Buonanno stated that he did not want to make any comments in public, since this concerns a personnel matter. At this time, Trustee Lofaro moved for a five minute recess, seconded]| by Trustee Buonanno. Carried. Deputy Mayor Timmings stated that a meeting will be held with Mrs. Eisler during a work session. After a five minute recess, the Board continued the regular order of business. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES PUBLIC WORKS Trustee Maceyak gave the following report: \%\ Replaced hydrant broken by an unknown motorist on College Avenue and Valley Street. Replaced broken section of 8" water main on Cortlandt Street. Trustee Maceyak commended the departments and John Biros for a job well-done. Service was returned in a minimal amount of time, he said. Trustee Maceyak moved, seconded by Trustee Lobato that John Biros be granted permission to attend the fall meeting of the N.Y. Section American Water Works Association from Sept. 13-16th at Grossinger*s, with expenses. Carried. Balance in water and sewer account as of August 22nd - $25,994.00. Replaced sidewalks on Beekman Avenue, Barnhart Avenue and Clinton and Depeyster Streets. Constructed catch basin and piped across the road on Gory Brook Road. The catch basin is to relieve trapped storm water. Coffin Tree service is trimming trees along Beekman Avenue and New Broadway, Rice and Tappan Avenues. J.C. Perri is continuing on the catch basin program in the Manors and Webber Park. About ten more to go. �-6- The Elm Street parking lot will be completed by the end of this month with the exception of the sidewalk which is part of the Urban Cou program. . In connection with the parking lot, Trustee Maceyak moved that a fee of $15 per month be charged for parking and that the Village Attor draft a suitable contract as was done for the Valley Street parking lot seconded by Trustee Buonanno. Deputy Mayor Timmings stated that people have expressed a concern to have meters installed. Trustee Maceyak stated that each space would be numbered. A resident with three cars would be allowed one space for one car. A permit will be one per family. The Clerk has been taking names for spa Trustee Maceyak stated that the Village has another lot on Hudson Street which will soon develop into another parking lot. Motion carried. The specifications for the $100,000 Urban County grant are ready. We are presently waiting for a contract with the County. Sidewalks, curb cuts for the handicapped will be included in the project. Trustee Maceyak moved, seconded by Trustee Lofaro that the followi resolution be adopted: - WHEREAS upon resolution of the Board of Trustees seven separate I distinct charges were filed against Michael Smutek, an employee of thq Village of North Tarrytown all pursuant to Section 75 of the Civil Sed Law of the State of New York, and WHEREAS the Honorable Dennis Fitzgerald, with offices at 49 Beekma Avenue, North Tarrytown, N.Y. was appointed Hearing Officer on these charges by resolution of the Board of Trustees dated June 13, 1983, ad WHEREAS a hearing was held on July 21, 1983 on these charges befoi the designated Hearing Officer, and WHEREAS on August 1, 1983, said Hearing Officer rendered his find of fact and recommendations for discipline and WHEREAS a copy of those findings of fact and recommendations for discipline were forwarded to the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown, and WHEREAS said Mayor and Board after due deliberation and a review of said recommendations, charges and all relevant facts have reached a decision to impose disciplinary measures upon the employee, Michael Smutek, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that Michael Smutek be suspended, without pay, for a period of forty-five (45) working days commencing on the day of his return from his regular scheduled vacation and, be it further �M -?- RESOLVED that said employee be demoted in grade to the position of Sanitation Man, and be it further RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, the findings and fact and recommendations of the Hearing Officer and the official record be filed with the Westchester County Department of Personnel Service and the Village Clerk and all pursuant to Civil Service Law of the State of New York. Carried. Trustee Maceyak moved, seconded by Trustee Buonanno that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS James Rogalski was employed as a Sanitation Man with the Village of North Tarrytown, and WHEREAS pursuant to his employment contract with the Village of North Tarrytown, he is provided the protections of the Civil Service Law of the State of New York, and WHEREAS on January 26, 1982, James Rogalski was injured while in the employ of the Village of North Tarrytown, and WHEREAS on June 22, 1983, pursuant to the direction of the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown, said employee was terminated pursuant to Section 73 of the Civil Service Law, and WHEREAS at the request of said employee, a hearing was scheduled on said termination for August 3, 1983 before the designated Hearing Officer, the Honorable Dennis Fitzgerald, and WHEREAS on August 3, 1983, prior to the commencement of said hearing, a stipulation was entered by and between James Rogalski and the Village of North Tarrytown providing that said employee will submit to a one year leave of absence pursuant to Section 71 of the Civil Service Law of the State of New York, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that James Rogalski's employment is terminated with the Village of North Tarrytown, effective June 22, 1983, all pursuant to Section 71 of the Civil Service Law of the State of New York, and be it further RESOLVED that a copy of said stipulation shall be filed with the Village Clerk of the Village of North Tarrytown and the Westchester County Department of Personnel. Carried. Trustee Maceyak moved, seconded by Trustee Lobato that the vacancy of Sanitation Man be posted and interviews held. Carried. Trustee Maceyak moved, seconded by Trustee Lobato that the vacancy of M.E.O. be posted and interviews held. Carried. POLICE & LIGHT Trustee McBride gave .the following report for the month of July: (copy in detail official minutes) �-8Trustee McBride stated that warrants are continuing to be issued They are being serviced on people ignoring any kind of parking tickets he said. Renewals of licenses will have a definite effect on these people, he said. Trustee McBride stated that a public hearing was held at the las meeting of the Board to consider General Motors request for No Parkin* in front of its entrance on Beekman Avenue. Trustee McBride moved, seconded by Trustee Lofaro that the follow: be adopted: The Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown at a regular meeting assembled and after published notice and public hearh] do hereby ordain and enact Local Law #3 of 1983 entitled "No Parking/ Loading Zone" which amends Section 57-18 - "Parking prohibited at designated areas" of the General Code of the Village of North Tarrytowr adding as follows: P-A. Parking shall be prohibited, except for loading and unloadii for all vehicles on the northerly side of Beekman Avenue commencing at the northerly curb cut of the General Motors parking entrance and proceeding in a westerly direction a distance of eighty (80) feet. Sm area shall be marked with standard police signs and/or such other mark deemed necessary and proper by the Chief of Police, indicating that sa area is a No Parking Zone. Such signs or markings shall indicate ttv hours of the day during which these parking restrictions shall apply. Any person, firm or corporation violating the terms of this propc local law shall be punishable by a fine of $5.00 (Five Dollars) for ea3 and every offense. In addition, violators of this section shall be deej to be disorderly persons and shall be punishable as such. This Local Law shall become effective within the time prescribed by law. Deputy Mayor Timmings polled the Board as follows: Trustee McBride - Yes " Buonanno - Abstain M Lofaro - Yes Deputy Mayor Timmings voted "Yes". Trustee Lobato - Yes " Maceyak - Abstain| Motion carried. FINANCE & REAL ESTATE Trustee Buonanno reported a balance of $26,329.20 in the General Fund as of August 22, 1983. Trustee Buonanno moved, seconded by Trustee Lofaro that action of the Treasurer in investing the following certificates of deposit with the First National Bank of North Tarrytown be confirmed: �/J 6 -9$700,000 for 30 days at 8% interest maturing on August 25, 1983; $600,000 for 30 days at 8% interest maturing on August 30, 1983 $100,000 for 30 days at 8% interest maturing on Sept. 8th, 1983 Carried. Trustee Buonanno stated that the auditing firm of Landry & Singler prepared and submitted audit reports of the General Fund and Water & Sewer which are available for inspection. Trustee Buonanno stated that the department is in the process of purchasing fire apparatus and moved for a permissive referendum in the amount of $185,000 and that the Treasurer be authorized to take the necessary action for funding, seconded by Trustee Maceyak. Carried. Trustee Buonanno stated that he met with the Administrator of Tarrytown regarding the payment of bills in connection with the C.O.C. He stated that we have allocated $10,000 for the following uses: ^ Electricity, fuel oil, building insurance, boiler insurance and sewer tax Trustee Buonanno moved, seconded by Trustee Lofaro that the Board of Trustees hereby appropriate an amount of money not to exceed $10,000 for the purpose of reimbursing the C.O.C. for expenditures attributable to the following: electricity (Con Ed), fuel oil, building insurance, boiler insurance and sewer tax. Carried. LABOR RELATIONS Trustee Lobato stated that on August 25th, Counsel and Trustee McBride will be attending a hearing before the Public Employee Relations Board in New York City in connection with the charge of unfair labor practice against the Village which arose during police negotiations. He stated that the Board will be advised of the results. The committee will hold negotiations on September 9th and will meet on August 24th in preparation of same. Trustee Timmings suggested that the meeting be restricted to members of the relations committee. Trustee Lobato stated that various foremen from the highway, sanitation and water and sewer departments have asked the committee to meet with them to discuss having their own contract with the Village. They deferred doing this because of the fact that it was thought that they belonged to the former CSEA union and might be considered an unfair labor practice. Trustee Lobato moved, seconded by Trustee Lobato that the labor relations committee be authorized to inform the highway, sanitation and water and sewer foremen that the committee will meet with them to discuss individual contracts of employment. .Carried. Counsel stated that he had conferences with the Attorney for the International Brotherhood Union and he stipulated that the foremen are no parT of the union. Motion carried. �-10Trustee Lobato stated that on October 13th, North Tarrytown will host the Village Officials meeting and the governmental relations committee will coordinate it. It will be discussed at a work sessior on September 1st. Trustee Timmings stated that he has been reading articles in Labo Trends and noted important facts which he suggested be included in the minutes. (see attached) RECREATION & SENIOR CITIZENS Trustee Maceyak gave the following report: (see attached) Trustee Maceyak moved, seconded by Trustee Lofaro that the follow resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Board of Trustees of the Villa of North Tarrytown to establish an Athletic Field and Equipment Project WHEREAS the Village of North Tarrytown is about to submit an application for such a project to the New York State Youth Commission for its approval, and if approved, to apply subsequently to the State o New York for partial reimbursement of funds expended on said project,* as provided by Chapter 556 of the Laws of 1945, as amended; now, ther-1 be it I RESOLVED that such application is in all respects approved and Philip E. Zegarelli, Mayor, is hereby directed and authorized to duly execute and to present said application to the New York State Youth Commission for its' approval. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Carried. Trustee Buonanno moved, seconded by Trustee Lofaro that $3,000 be transferred from Account A1990-Contingency to Recreation Account A71 seconded by Trustee Lofaro. Carried. Trustee Maceyak moved, seconded by Trustee Lobato that a $3,000 increase be granted to Patrick Lofaro, retroactive to June 1, 1983. In making this motion, Trustee Maceyak stated that Mr. Lofaro is one of the lowest underpaid supervisor in the County. He is between 5-6 thousand dollars below other recreation supervisors. He has done a very good job and has brought recreation to what it is now. Trustee Timmings stated that less than two years' ago, his committi did a professional job evaluation of all employees and everyone is beii paid within the same yardstick. We will have to give consideration t our other professional employees with the same level of phrase, he sai Trustee McBride stated that the Board unanimously agreed that this man is far below in the County pay scale. He agreed that every job tit and pay be based on the merits of the case, a job we should address eve year. �/<*? -11Deputy Mayor Timmings stated that any other professional employee doing a good job would have the right to come to this Board and have the same percentage increase. Motion carried. SENIOR CITIZENS Trustee Maceyak stated that flu shots will be administered to senior citizens and moved that the Village sponsor the flu shots for North Tarrytown seniors. Trustee Maceyak stated that a letter of resignation was received fron Gary Thomas, effective August 15, 1983, and moved that his resignation as Maintenance Laborer be accepted with regret and that a certificate be issued to him, seconded by Trustee Lobato. Carried. ADMINISTRATION Trustee Buonanno stated that at the last meeting, the position of the Building Inspector was temporarily filled by Ugo Checchi. Since an agreement could not be reached at a work session, the Board will extend I the appointment of Mr. Checchi through September at their current rate of j pay. I Deputy Mayor Timmings stated that this was a Mayor's appointment. ' He stated that without prejudice, Ugo is doing a good job, however, there *' might be a potential conflict of interest and he would ask that in the \ event there is any conflict between normal employment and temporary > employment, he would disqualify himself. \ Deputy Mayor Timmings moved to appoint Ugo Checchi, Acting Building J Inspector, for a period of one month (to Sept. 19th) whereby action will * be taken without prejudice to the legal case, seconded by Trustee Maceyakv Carried. i" Trustee Buonanno stated that discussions have been held during work j, sessions to upgrade the building for the handicapped. He stated that a | meeting was held on July 23rd with Handi-Lift, Inc. for a chair lift and | an estimate was received for preliminary work was $28,000. This does not f include what the Village would need to do to make the lift workable. J It should be noted that because of the dollars involved, we would have to go out to bid which would require an architect to prepare specificatiorf A letter will be drafted to Senator Flynn requesting as to where funding could be obtained for this project, said Trustee Buonanno. Trustee Buonanno stated that during a tour of the firehouses at the annual inspection, a request was made by Rescue Hose to install a water feed above the fire apparatus to allow for quick fill of the tank. This request has been completed, said Trustee Buonanno. Trustee Buonanno moved, seconded by Trustee Maceyak that the Clerk and Treasurer be granted permission to attend the Annual Training School for Clerks and Fiscal Officers at Grossinger's Sept. 27-28 with expenses. Carried. ;{,!' 11 Till? �-12Trustee Buonanno noted the Merlin Avenue matter. He stated that each member of the Board should have received a memo regarding it and moved that the matter be referred to Ugo Checchi for a follow-up and report back to the Board, seconded by Trustee Maceyak. Deputy Mayor Timmings stated that we are only authorizing the Building Inspector to obtain the necessary documents to inspect the files and report back to the Board. Motion carried. FIRE Trustee Lofaro reported that the committee met with the apparatus committee of Rescue Hose Company and on their recommendation, moved to extend the awarding of the bids for another 45 days commencing July 29-Sept. 12th for acceptance, seconded by Trustee Buonanno. Carrii Counsel stated that if we decide to accept any bids, we will have a meeting sometime before September 12th. Trustee Lofaro stated that a new fire alarm system has been extern from Phelps Memorial Hospital to Bellwood Avenue by the maintainer of alarms. Trustee Lofaro moved that Union Hose Company be granted permissioi to take its apparatus to So. Amboy for a parade on August 27th, secern' by Trustee Maceyak. Carried. MAYOR'S REPORT; Deputy Mayor Timmings noted a letter from Alan Beals, Executive Director of National League of Cities, regarding Senate and House acti on General Revenue Sharing. The re-authorization bill is likely to acted on by the Senate, said Mr. Beals in his letter. Deputy Mayor Timmings noted a letter from Paul Wendelgass, Manage N.Y.S. Energy Office, Albany, which will soon be announcing an import new program to help low and moderate income New Yorkers to make energy improvements in their homes. Deputy Mayor Timmings noted a letter received from the Housing Authority Director requesting that the Board review their salary sched for approval. Trustee Buonanno stated that in the past, we have asked them to i the new salary and old salary. Trustee Maceyak moved, seconded by Trustee Lofaro that the Clerk contact the Director for their past and present salary schedules. Cart Deputy Mayor Timmings read a letter from Tina Flower, Director o the Italian-American Committee for the Tricentennial Celebration whic will be held at Westchester Community College, requesting the use of < Village flag in their celebration on September 25th. Trustee Maceyak moved, seconded by Trustee Lobato that permission be granted for the Village flag to be displayed at the celebration wit �<<a -13the understanding that it will be returned afterwards. Carried. COMMUNICATIONS Communication and petition containing 103 signatures of residents from the Van Tassel apartments protesting the constant disturbance of the peace in the area and the noise and ghetto-like atmosphere created by the Young Adult Club when it is in operation and recommending the adoption of a curfew was read. Action was taken regarding the Club at the beginning of the meeting. Communication from Patricia Pogue of the Unified Voices of Christ of Tarrytown requesting permission to use Friendship Park for a picnic on August 27th was read and on motion of Trustee Lofaro, seconded by Trustee Maceyak that permission be granted. Carried. Communication from Curtis Heath, Chairman of the Conservation Committee, regarding trees referred to the committee was read and referred to Counsel, John Biros and highway committee. Communication from Mrs. Frank Capozza, 460 Bellwood Avenue, regarding I a dead tree in front of her property was read and referred to the public f works committee. Communication from J. A. Vallo, 15 Anderson Avenue, regarding an infected tree was read and referred to public works and Environmental Committee. Communication from Katherine Krolicki, 16 Cedar Street, requesting that the Clinton Street playground be closed because of repeated destruction of her property by the children who congregate there. The matter was referred to the recreation committee and commission for a report to the Board. Communication from Thad Bulaga, Sec'y. of the Eagles Club on North Broadway, requesting that the Village notify Mr. Sam Vieira to clean up the debris which he dumped on Eagle property when he renovated 8 Katrina Avenue was read. The matter was referred to the Building Inspector for a report. Communication from Thomas Curtin, President of Rescue Hose Co., requesting permission to erect a banner across Beekman Avenue advertising their Flea Market on September 17th was read. Trustee Lofaro moved, seconded by Trustee Maceyak that permission be granted. Carried. Communication from Raymond Hordell, Executive Director of the Housing Authority, regarding smoke and stench eminating from the burning of garbage at College Arms and requesting the practice be stopped was read and referred to the building inspector and Fire Chief. Communication from Michelle Cappello, regarding an experience she had while driving home onqjevening when a group of people from the Strand Club followed her home after banging on the trunk of her car and yelling at her was read. �-14The Board had taken action on the club previously. Communication from Paul Vydareny, Recording Sec'y. of Rescue Hose Company, informing the Board that at a meeting held on August 9th, Richard Chulla was transferred from Union Hose to Rescue Hose company was read. Since the Counsel will not be meeting until September, the company has taken the liberty of informing the Board of this action. Trustee Lofaro moved, seconded by Trustee Maceyak that Richard Chulla be placed on the active list, subject to approval of Fire Counci Communication from Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Baker, 38 Lawrence Avenue, thanking the ambulance Corps and officers James Reddy and Mario Bizzan for their quick response to administer oxygen to their father Mr. Steph Szente was read. Trustee Maceyak moved, seconded by Trustee Lofaro that a copy be forwarded to the Ambulance Corps and copies placed in the officers' folders. Communication from Audrey Kuntz, 7 Farrington Avenue, requesting that the Board reconsider the hours of Mrs. Eisler (Dog Control Officer to 20 hours per week was read. She stated that Mrs. Eisler is wellprepared for her work and gives the Village far more than is required in her job. The matter was referred to the administration committee. Final determination should be made by the next meeting. Communication from Mrs. K. Goodwyn, 49 Merlin Avenue, speaking in behalf of Sally Eisler, to the effect that she is a dedicated person an that she be retained in her present position was read and referred to t administration committee. Communication from Mamie Boyd, 58 Hudson Street, requesting sidewa repairs w a s read and referred to the public works committee. Communication from Mr. & Mrs. Edward Swaby, 12 Spruce Street, regarding road conditions on Spruce Street and requesting repairs was read and referred to the public works committee. Communication from Rose Bonomo and Matilda Gruden, 29-31 and 35 Clinton Street, requesting sidewalk repairs was read and referred to th public works committee. Communication from Walter Silva, 17 Howard Street, requesting sidewalk repairs was read and referred to the public works committee. Communication from John Cullen, 15 Francis Street, requesting | sidewalk repairs was read and referred to the public works committee. �-15UNFINISHED BUSINESS Trustee Buonanno inquired as to the status of making Cortlandt Street two ways. It was stated that Tarrytown will send us a report on the matter. %. \ Trustee Maceyak moved to discuss this matter at the work session, seconded by Trustee Lofaro. Carried. Trustee Buonanno moved, seconded by Trustee Maceyak that the bills submitted on the General Fund and Water & Sewer warrants dated August 22nd! 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 attached to the warrants. Carried. There being no further business to come before the meeting, Trustee Lobato moved, seconded by Trustee Maceyak that the same be duly adjourned. Carried. fi I Respectfully submitted, •h\\ Filomena Fallacaro Clerk k Mi 7H ""'I, * Hi: I W 1 i, V, �BOARD MEETING MINUTES 8/22/83 MAIN WORK COMPLETED IN PARKS: Roof was repaired on Barnhart Park shelter. Roof was repaired and replaced where needed on Doug] as Park shelter Playground equipment was painted at Douglas Park. New fencing and repairs to existing fence were made around Andrews Lane tennis courts. *Much thanks to John Biros and the Public Works Dept. for their help in all the parks throughout the spring and summer. RECREATION PROGRAMS: The following programs were offered to Village residents during the spring and summer. TENNIS LESSONS: 8 residents participated in this program held at the Andrews Lane Courts from early July to mid August. WEIGHT LIFTING: Roy Colsey, weight Coach at SHHS, instructed this program to teens 12-18 years old at the SHHS weight* room. About 38 youths participated. BASKETBALL: George Masters, varsity basketball coach at SHHS, instructed this program to about 16 youths 12-18 years old.at the W.I. Middle School. FLAG FOOTBALL: Tom Moremile, SHHS football coach, instructed this program to 35 teens ages 15-19. ] WRESTLING: Brian Tompkins, SHHS wrestling coach, instructed this program to about 14 boys ages 12-18. Basic and advanced I wrestling skills were covered. T.V*. WORKSHOP: . 10 residents participated in this program at McClean Cable and learned how to utilize the various video equipment. DAY CAMP: Once again, the Day Camp had a very successful summer with a total of more than 160 children participating in a variety of events. The children visited the Bronx Zoo, Yorktown Museum, Rye beach for a nature hike, Sleepy Hollow Restoration, Bruce Museum, and went Rollerskating. They also went to the movies to see Return of the Jedi. The following is a sample of the activities offered to the campers during the six week period: Arts & Crafts, gymnastics, kickball, soccer, floor hockey, tennis, box lacrosse, punchball, flag football, horseshoes, frisbee golf, tumbling, relay races, dodge ball, hula hoop races, nature walks, bicycle rodeo, square dancing, trips to the library, nature studies, and much, much, more. TOT CAMP: The tot camp once again had a successful year, with the addition of another room so that more residents could take part in this program. A total of 54 youngsters between the ages of 3 and 4 took part in games, block building, story telling, music, imaginative play, arts & crafts, nature walks, trips to the library, movies, coordination exercise, and more. �PAGE 2 BOARD MEETING MINUTES (CONT.) 8/22/83 MEN'S SOFTBALL: The North Tarrytown Men's Softball League was completed this past Friday with Michael's Tavern II defeating Tarry Inn for the league crown. Now it's time to take on Tarrytown . . . G.M. SOFTBALL LEAGUE: The G.M. Softball league was completed Friday with the Skylarks winning the league crown. 3. The North Tarrytown Officials defeated the Tarrytown Officials by the score of 22 to 14 on Saturday, August 20 at Losee Park in Tarrytown. 4. VANDALISM: Barnhart Fence: A hole was cut in' it. Memorial Ballfield: The backstop fence was cut and holes were made. Clinton Street Park: Broken bottles and graffitti were found, and someone dumped 3 bags of garbage in the park. ESTIMATED CLEAN UP AND DAMAGE EXPENSES: $700. �/ ^ 2&& TELEPHONE (914)6^1-0800 ^ S ^ RICHARD J. SPOJ £**'«/ of Polia! polite department Village of Jtort!) GCarrptoton, JL §*. 10591 POLICE REPORT T o t a l Number C h a r g e d b y P o l i c e : 1* A r r e s t e d * . .. 2 • Summoned . . . . * . . • , *' ; ' , 'v JULY 1983 ...••... ..... 122 • • • • » • • • • • • • • • » • • • • » • • • • • . . 595 , . ; - . , . T o t a l •. 717 Persons Charged with Crimes or Violations: '. 1 • V&T Moving Violations.... ............ . . • .. 68 2 • V&T Non-Moving Violations 3 3 • Operating with a Suspended or Revoked ''License l 4 • Soliciting without a Permit 5 • Possession of Gambling Records 2nd •••••••••••.••. 6. D.W.I 7. D.W.I. (Felony) . 8• Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th 9• Resisting Arrest•••...••••• 10. Assault 1st 11. Scoff law.. • 12« harassment •••••• 13. Disorderly Conduct »••• 14. Grand Larceny 3rd » 15. Unlawful Possession of Marijuana ...••..»......•••• 16• Public Lewdness.»....••.... • *•-••»•••••••••.»••.••••...»• 17. Criminal Possession of -Stolen Property 2nd 18. Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. •••• ••••••»••• 19. Issuing Bad Checks ••••• 20. Village Ord. - Drinking in Public • 21 • Forgery 1st 22 • Assault 3rd » •••• 23• Obstructing Governmental Administration • •••»• - Total 122 �/££ II # t >• ill TELEPHONE t H4) 6=) 1-0800 RICHARD J. SPOTA Chief of Polk* Jtoitte Bepartment 11 i; h. M Village ot Jtortfj Sarrptoton, JL §?. 10591 Parking Violatioms: 1. Metered Parking 2. Other Parking Violations Investigations o f I n v e s t i g a t i o n s of Investigations of Aiding of I n j u r e d • ••••••••• 68 595 Total 663 Reported Felonies • ...••..... Other C o m p l a i n t s . . . . . . • • • • . . . • . . • • Auto A c c i d e n t s ...••••••••...•.•.. a t Accidents ..••.........^......... •Fo Police Aid t o S i c k P e r s o n s 1 .. . 46 •Am ibulance R e q u e s t s .• 37 WRe, esponding t o Alarms .*••.••.» 24 Escorts •. . • • •.••.......•••...••••• -'A Arrests on W a r r a n t s . . . • • • • • . • • • • • • • • . • • . • • . • . • • • • • . • • • • . • • . . . • . • 10 Missing P e r s o n s • • •••.•....••.•••••••..•.•..»•••.. 4 fi Checkingv57 D. O .A.. • b S' Dark Houses 2 V 635 V^h^ Total V/C 12 374 21 4 411 Total l <1 [iifj :M ••'a, ] % ;M 762 R e s p e c t f u l l y submitted, Richard J . -Spota Chief o f P o l i c e i ?•> Ff.'I m« I »i f �\ A 7/16 * Absenteesism has long been a head ache and problem - both for the automobile firms and the Auto Union. Its costly and other workers must do work normally done by the absent employee. To try to correct the problem, GM & UAW, in last round talks, agreed on a tougher procedure for dealing with chronically absent workers. Chronic absentees-those away from work 20% of the time over six months-have some benefits cut by the same percentage as their controllable absences. Benefits that can be reduced under the program include holiday, jury duty, vacation, and bereavement pay. Similar reductions also can be implemented, under the clause in a workers eligibility for short work week benefits, profit sharing, SUB benefits, and sickness and accident benefits. First information about how program is working has just been released. About 10,000 of GM and 319,000 US workers have had their benefits reduced. At time program was ok'd, firm said it would save $600 million a year.| Ohio public employees now have bargaining rights. The 500,000 workers also can now legally strike. Only public safety forces are prohibited under the new law from striking. It is one of the last industrial states to give its workers bargaining rights and joins eight others in allowing public employees to strike. Workers at six southern mills of Int. Paper Company, members of Paperworkers Union and Electrical Bros, have ok'd new 3 year pacts calling for annual pay boosts of 6-6.5%. Other major provisions: a cent an hour increase in shift differential pay, a fifth paid personal holiday and revision of the company pension plan which will provide flat benefits based on service rather than earnings. 7/23 * * 7/30 * 8/6 Georgia Power employees, Electrical Bros, members ok'd pact calling for immediate 6.25% pay boost and a wage reopener in second year of the pact. In addition to pay hike arguement calls for three weeks vacations in seventh year of employmenta year sooner than past. Firm pays 66% of health insurance premium hikes. Mediation is a better way to solve labor disputes, an experiment showed, than compulsory arbitration. Coal mine grievances were settled in an average of 13 days for $250 each, experiment found, and for about 25% of the time and cost of the arbitration. Except for workers who have granted concessions, pay demands will be modest for the forseeable future. Prices have climbed only 2.6% in the past 12 months-lowest rate in 15 years. CPLw for June was 297.2 compared with 296.3 for May. The less used CPIrose to 298.1 from May's 297.1. For planning we see at this time prices rising 3.75% this year and approximately 57o next year. I Steelworkers at White Pine Copper Mine in Michigan walked out, after rejecting company's request for wage, COLA and vacation give backs �along with a 10 hour work day. Northwestern Steel. Some 1800 employees - most of them now laid-offhave struck Northwestern Steel's Illinois mill. Steelworkers members said wage concessions sought by firm were too much. Firm is threatening to close facility unless givebacks are granted. An in depth look at the 1982 negotiating year. When total pay boosts were measured over the life of the agreements, the average annual increase was 3.67o in settlements negotiated last year, compared with 719% in 1981, 7.1% in 1980 and 6.3% in 1979. Nearly 66%, of workers covered by 1982 settlements have COLA clauses. Agreements with COLA usually had smaller wage boosts than those without. 1983 Contract Settlements. Pay hikes in pacts bargained in 1983 first half, BLS reported, were the lowest in past 15 years. Workers won first year wage increases of only 0.9%, in first half of 1983. Annual boost over the life of pacts signed in 1983 first half was 2.7%,. In contracts with COLA clauses, first year wage decrease averaged 2.7% compared with wage increases of 3.8%, in those agreements without COLA. About 257o of 1.2 million workers covered by contracts took wage cuts and 20%, will receive no wage change over the duration of their agreement. The telephone and aerospace talks will set the pace later in year. We believe pay settlements for remainder of year will average about 5%. East Alco Aluminum. A five day strike against Eastalco Aluminum Co. is over. Workers, members of Steelworkers Union, agreed to a new three year pact which calls for wages to be frozen for the duration of the new agreement. The workers also gave up four of 12 paid holidays each year. In addition, they will get time and a quarter for overtime during the first two years, increasing to time and a half during the final year of the contract. The strike at the Equitable Gas Co. in Pittsburgh, which began more than six months ago, is settled. Workers returned to work under terms of their old agreement. � 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/. 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