https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/584c05211801429f5431eaae15dde33e.pdf ff2907ae9e9890f948d431903d4381bc PDF Text Text NORTH TARRYTOWN, N.Y. May 28, 1985 ^ 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 Allen T. Williams Steven Salman Frank Mangieri, Jr. Susan Galgano, Trustees Robert J. Ponzini, Counsel Absent Phillip E. Blecker, Trustee Mayor Zegarelli called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. with a prayer and salute to the flag. Trustee Timmings moved, seconded by Trustee Galgano that the minutes of the meeting held on May 13, 1985 be approved as written. Carried. Mayor Zegarelli asked if there was anyone present who would like to address the Board. Mrs. Kay Lingardo, Pine Close, inquired about the former Exxon Stat Mayor Zegarelli stated that the Village made sure that the tanks were removed and the area backfilled. He stated that we have written to the owners for possible purchase of the property or for it to be donated to the Village to house the ambulance. The old ambulance garage would be used for recreation offices, he said. Mrs. Lingardo questioned why a valuable piece of property would be taken off the tax rolls. She stated that the water department garage could be used for the ambulance and was answered by the Mayor that the water department garage would be sold and placed on the tax roll. Mrs. Lingardo stated that there are rumors that Tappan Motors has purchased the Pickwick Post and will put in a showroom. Residents of Webber Park do not want another Tappan Motors on that property, she said. Mayor Zegarelli stated that he has been informed that he would have to conform to the zoning regulations, etc. of the Village. Mrs. Lingardo also questioned the condition of the Hennessey property on Route 448 and New Broadway. �-2Mayor Zegarelli stated that he, together with representatives of the Neighborhood Association, will talk to the owners. Mrs. Lingardo also inquired if a settlement has been made on the police contract. Mayor Zegarelli stated that the only aspect pending on the contract is the sick time incentive, back uniform allowance and pay for unused personal day. He stated that the men received their wages immediately when the major points were settled. Trustee Timmings inquired of Mrs. Lingardo of her interest in the police contract. Mrs. Lingardo stated that she was concerned about an incident that happened the other evening. She reported to the police that there were two suspicious people on her street. She was told that there was no one available at the time, and as soon as an officer was available, he would be sent up. I Mrs. Lingardo stated that by the time the police came up, a car had been vandalized. Trustee Timmings stated that we require nine men to provide full time coverage and, in addition to the nine, we have fifteen members of the patrol force. There is no way that he could sit here and sit unprotected, said Trustee Timmings. He stated that he does not understand why the officer at the desk did not call for mutual aid. Mayor Zegarelli stated that after an inquiry, he learned that there was an accident on Beekman Avenue where a woman was injured and shifts were being changed. On an inquiry of Mrs. Lingardo using Auxiliary Police, Trustee Salman stated that Auxiliary Police do not have police power. The only time they retain peace officer status is in the time of national j emergency, he said. I Mrs. Lingardo stated that residents of Webber Park are opposed to the increase in meter fines to $7. She stated that petitions are being circulated. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ADMINISTRATION In the absence of Trustee Blecker, Trustee Williams stated that the Building Inspector made an inspection of Union Hose quarters and has made recommendations which will be reviewed by the committee. Trustee Williams stated that Mario Seminara has informed him that fourteen captain chairs are available for use in the fire departme after which he moved that the chairs be purchased for the firehouse, police department new interrogation room, detectives' room and the court room at $40 per chair, seconded by Trustee Galgano. Carried. �-3GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS Trustee Mangieri stated that last September, the Economic Council held a meeting with two parties who were interested in the development of two projects and had, at the time, requested tax abatement. The Village was not prepared at the time to have this new development. Early in May, said Trustee Mangieri, the interested parties approached the Zoning Board for variances which were approved. He stated that the first project was for the removal of three houses on Beekman Avenue and a parking lot in the rear of the building. The second project was on Chestnut Street for ten dwelling units and 15 off-street parking spaces. The plans will be presented to the Economic Council on June 11th, he said. Trustee Mangieri stated that it is important for the Board to move in some way on A85B to initiate it in the Master Plan in census track 116. 485B is for commercial areas. MANAGEMENT & BUDGET Trustee Timmings stated that the committee held its last meeting between the Village and negotiating team. The teamsters completed the revision of the existing contract. CSEA is basically eliminated from the terminology. Wording will reflect some changes from the CSEA contract, he said. Trustee Timmings moved that Counsel be empowered to work with the Management & Budget committee to review the new wording to reflect the teamsters status as the official union representing the Village work changes. Trustee Timmings stated that the Treasurer reported a cash balance and moved that the Treasurer be authorized to make the year end closing transfers normally approved by the Board of Trustees, seconded by Trustee Galgano. Carried. PUBLIC SAFETY Trustee Williams stated that Board members are in receipt of a memo from Counsel regarding the part-time jailer and on recommendation of the committee, moved that a part-time jailer be appointed in accordance to the temporary employee salary schedule, seconded by Trustee Galgano. Carried. Trustee Timmings cited a recent case where the Village had to reimburse one of our policemen whose uniform was damaged as a result of arresting someone. He stated that Albany is putting another burden on to the local taxpayer and moved that a letter be sent to our legislators enabling Villages to recoup these expenses when the person involved is brought to court, seconded by Trustee Salman. Carried. Trustee Williams stated that Fire Council has set up a committee studying the removal of fire alarm boxes and replacing them on new poles as per Con Edison's request. The Council will get back to the Board with their recommendation. Trustee Williams reported all apparatus in working order. �-4PUBLIC WORKS Trustee Salman stated that one employee is not back to work, as yet. He stated that he would like to obtain a second opinion. Trustee Salman reported regular spring inspections of fire hydrants is in progress. As reported earlier, there will be no flushing of hydrants this spring due to the drought restrictions. Relieved partial stoppage on 20" sanitary sewer line in General Motors parking lot. Balance as of May 24, 1985 is $5158.69 in water and sewer account Trustee Salman reported that the street department completed blacktopping overlay on badly deteriorated areas of Sleepy Hollow Road. Placed flower boxes on school wall at Beekman Avenue. Replaced deteriorated cuibon south side of Lawrence Avenue (70 ft.). Trustee Salman moved, seconded by Trustee Galgano that bids be received on the International Dump truck (1966) on June 17, 1985. Carried. Trustee Salman stated that the old Village garage has been demolished almost in total. The contractor did a very good job, he sai Mayor Zegarelli stated that a fence should be erected immediately for the health and safety of the neighborhood and moved that funds be encumbered from the present budget for the erection of the fence, seconded by Trustee Galgano. Carried. Trustee Salman stated that at a recent meeting of the Board, he talked about restoration of the Philipse Manor Station. He stated that he was informed by MTA that their budget for the next fiscal year will be formulated as of July 1, 1985. There was no indication they have allocated any money for the restoration of the station, said! Trustee Salman. I Trustee Salman moved that the Mayor be authorized to send a letter to MTA requesting that funds be inserted in their budget for the renovation of the station, seconded by Trustee Timmings. Trustee Timmings stated that this is not a Village expenditure and it is our request that funding be made by the MTA to bring the station up to par. Motion carried. Trustee Salman moved that the street light maintenance bid be awarded to Edward McCarthy in the amount of $7280, effective June 1, 1985 - May 31, 1986, seconded by Trustee Williams. Carried. Trustee Salman moved that a second opinion be obtained in the matter of Water & Sewer Maintenance Man, Grade II (G. Helwig) who is not yet back to work, said opinion be obtained within the guidelines set forth by compensation, seconded by Trustee Timmings. Carried. > �-5- ^5. RECREATION Trustee Galgano stated that interviews were held for the position of Recreation Supervisor. A final decision will be made quite soon, she said. Trustee Galgano moved that $1000 be contributed towards the 4 th of July fireworks to the Tarrytowners and Proud of It, seconded by Trustee Timmings. Mayor Zegarelli stated that he was talking to Mayor Barbella who is requesting $1200 because they were going to have a band. Trustee Timmings stated that when we have public hearings, no one shows up. The amount would have to be taken from someone else1 account, he said. Following a discussion, motion carried on the $1000. Carried. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Zegarelli stated that he would like to have John Biros give an analysis and estimated cost for a storm sewer on Route 9, from Chestnut Street to North Washington Street. He stated that it is our understanding that monies will not come out of either general fund or recently awarded County Grant. The money will come out of Economic Development from the County. Mayor Zegarelli stated that he would like to have a rough estimate as to how much it would cost to put in a storm sewer for the entire length of New Broadway also. The matter was referred to the Economic Council. Mayor Zegarelli stated that members of the Board, representatives of the Association, Trustees and himself, together with MTA officials, met to discuss the power station. It was proposed that the power station be located on the east side of the railroad tracks south of the Philipse Manor railroad platform immediately abutting the north side of the Palmer Avenue bridge. He stated that MTA would also need an easement from the Village for a driveway. Trustee Timmings moved, seconded by Trustee Salman that the Mayor be authorized to send a letter to MTA with this suggestion so that MTA can go to the next step for a potential use of a power station. Carried. Mayor Zegarelli stated that Mr. Rodrigues of Hudson Street, has requested to purchase a small parcel of land in the rear of the Village garage on River Street. The parcel is worthless to the Village, but valuable to the buyer, said the Mayor. He stated that Mr. Rodrigues wants to straighten out his property. Following a short discussion, Trustee Timmings moved, seconded by Trustee Salman that Counsel be authorized to finalize the sale of land at the best possible price. Carried. �-6COMMUNICATIONS Communication from Mrs. Fred Seminara, 11 Francis Street, holding the Village liable for any damage to her property while the old Village garage is being demolished was read and filed. Communication from John Gaydos, 25 Bedford Road, regarding a hazardous tree on the Hennessey property was read and referred to the public works and tree inspector for study. Communication from James Paolantonio, A3 Amos Street, regarding a tree in front of their property was read and referred to public works and tree inspector. 1 Communication from Ron Biro, Sec'y. of Fire Council, regarding I personnel changes in Pocantico H & L and request Columbia Hose Company I to take its apparatus and Chief's car to Mahopac on July 11th was read. Trustee Timmings moved, seconded by Trustee Williams that changes in personnel be confirmed and permission be granted to Columbia Hose Company to take its apparatus to Mahopac on July 11th. Communication from Robert Peirce, Village Prosecutor, recommending that the fine pursuant to the Village ordinance concerning heat and hot water, Section 30-56 be increased to an amount no less than $250, instead of $25 was read and referred to the Board as a committee of the whole. Commuication from Victor Kavy, North Tarrytown Realty Associates, in response to the Mayorfs letter regarding the installation of the scrubber system was read. Mr. Kavy stated in his letter that all work was done as per regulations of HUD and met their strict codes. Mr. Kavy also stated that tenants leave garbage on the floors at all times of the day which he has endeavored to educate them. Signs have been posted as to the proper use of the scrubber, said Mr. Kavy. He stated that he would be open to any new suggestions. Clerk Fallacaro informed the Board that she is in receipt of a certified letter from Greene County Importing Corporation notifying the Board of their intention to renew their off-premises consumption of alcohol license. Mayor Zegarelli stated that he is in receipt of a letter from the United Jewish Council of New York thanking the Court Clerk and part-time workers for their help was read. Trustee Timmings moved, seconded by Trustee Williams that copies be placed in their folders. Carried. Mayor Zegarelli stated that he is in receipt of a letter from PMIA requesting that a committee be set up regarding local waterfront revitalization program. He stated that he will contact Mrs. Patricia Neuwirth. t �7; -7- Mayor Zegarelli stated that the Historical Society has been working on historical sites in North Tarrytown. He stated that he will ask Counsel to analyze existing legislation in neighboring communities to see if there is a need to move in that direction. Mayor Zegarelli stated that he is in receipt of a letter from the County Executive regarding the drought situation which he will refer to Trustee Salman. Trustee Timmings moved, seconded by Trustee Galgano that October, 1985 be designated United Nations month. Carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Trustee Timmings moved, seconded by Trustee Williams that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement for rehabilitation work in police headquarters. Carried. NEW BUSINESS Trustee Timmings asked to have a meeting of the Board of Directors of 79 College Avenue after this meeting. Trustee Timmings moved, seconded by Trustee Williams that the bills submitted on the General Fund and Water & Sewer warrants dated May 28, 1985 be paid after approval of department heads and that the Treasurer be authorized to pay same and that a copy of this resolution be attached to the warrants. Carried. Trustee Salman moved, seconded by Trustee Galgano that the Board meet in executive session. Carried. There being no other business to come before the meeting, Trustee Timmings moved, seconded by Trustee Salman that the meeting be adjourned. Carried. Respectfully submitted, /^L^CX-CA^ Filomena Fallacaro Clerk � 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-1985 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. 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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