https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/382b7ff913dc6e8a8510709dca77b760.pdf ac16d8915fc8aaf2068d3a0e6eddba7a PDF Text Text NORTH TARRYTOWN, N.Y. MARCH 9, 1987 A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown, was held on the above date. PRESENT: James J. Timmings, Deputy Mayor Allen T. Williams Steven Salman Susan Galgano frank Mangieri, Jr. Arthur B. Ceconi, Trustees Robert Ponzini, Counsel ABSENT: Philip E. Zegarelli, Mayor ALSO PRESENT: R. Tom Homan, Administrator Deputy Mayor Timmings called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. with a prayer and salute to the flag. Deputy Mayor Timmings moved, seconded by Trustee Ceconi that the minutes of February 24, 1987 be approved as written. Carried. Deputy Mayor Timmings, stated Mayor Zegarelli business in Los Angeles. is on Deputy Mayor Timmings, asked if there was anyone present _who would like to address the Board. Mr. Mario Belanich, 153 No. Washington St. addressed the Board, referring to an article in the paper about snow removal. He stated that Mt. Pleasant offered trucks to the Village and were refused. Trustee Mangieri stated he called Mr. Black that day and that they could not spare any trucks. Administrator Homan stated that Mr. Belanich is confusing the two snow storms. During the last major snow storm, the article reported that Mt. Pleasant did not offer and we did not call for any additional trucks. During the snow that came about 3-4 weeks ago, we were down on trucks for salting and we requested of Mr. Black for aid but he was unable to give us any trucks at the time we needed them. Trustee Salman stated that during the big storm, we plowed Arch Hill which is normally done by Mt. Pleasant. All nine trucks were out in the sotrm. �-2Deputy Mayor Timmings stated that Mayor Zegarelli received a letter from Anderson, Russell. Kill and Olick, Counsel for Village employees in the Gleason case indicates that there are legal maneuvers taking place at this time and we have to wait to get a further indication of just where the case is going. Deputy Mayor Timmings stated that the Mayor is in receipt of a letter from the State Board of Equalization and Assessment regarding the Village Assessment Roll completed in 1985 which will be turned over to the Clerk for filing. Deputy Mayor Timmings stated that work has begun on the Chestnut St. storm sewer system. Work will continue for about two weeks. There was no storm sewer system in this area and this work is going to correct the problem which existed, said Deputy Mayor Timmings. The initiative behind this work was the Economic Council when they were working to establish the new building on Beekman Avenue. They located this and were able to convince the County to contribute money from the federal CDA funds to finance the sewer, said Deputy Mayor Timmings. Deputy Mayor Timmings stated that General Motors has filed for a series of Building Permits to allow modifications of the APB. The estimated total cost of the permits is in the nature of fourteen thousand dollars and are in review with the building inspector and subject to some revision. In the future some portion of this construction will be taxable under the terms of the IDA Village of North Tarrytown School District awards or agreements with General Motors. Here's a first indication that were looking at the worst and things are going to get better, said Deputy Mayor Timmings. Deputy Mayor Timmings noted the death of Walter Luberger. He served the Village for over 50 years as a member of Pocantico H&L Co. in the Fire Department. He was a Vetern of WWI, a member of V.F.W. in the Community and a long time resident. Trustee William moved that a letter of symathy be sent to the family seconded by Trustee Salman. Carried. Deputy Mayor Timmings stated that leases have been drafted and now in the hands of the property owners. When they are properly signed, will allow the Parking Authority to proceed building the parking areas behind the first National Bank and Post Office on Beekman Avenue. There will be fifty (50) metered spaces. This work is also being done from CDA Grant. PUBLIC SAFETY: Trustee Williams stated that there was a major fire at 28 Clinton St. The apartment was totally gutted. The Building Inspector had the building sealed pending an arson report. Preliminary report probably will be that the cause of the fire was by stereo wires. �-3Trustee Williams commended the Chief and the department for outstanding work. their Trustee Williams stated that there are ongoing drug arrests, one of which was held this afternoon witht the assistance of the Westchester County Public services and Det. Whalen, Det. Codren and Sgt. fergeson. The Supt. of the building, Mr. Corsino and Luis Duran of Manhattan were charged with criminal possession of a control substance in the second degree and criminally using drug parapheranlia in the second degree. Trustee Williams stated that John Lofaro of Pine Close appeared before the Board at the last meeting regarding the parking situation on Pine Close. The matter was reviewed by the fire Council when he he appeared before the Board in October of 1983. However no report was received by the Board who reviewed the matter. In reviewing the situation last evening, Trustee Williams stated that there was parking on both sides of the street making it difficult for fire apparatus ;itnd police vehicles to get through. *r> Trustee Williams moved that a public hearing be held on April 28, 1987 to discuss the parking on Pine Close, seconded by Trustee Mangieri. Carried. Trustee Williams stated that discussions were held to reinstate two parking space at the end of Gordon Avenue near the Sleepy Hollow Headless Horseman Bridge, from Patton's driveway easterly to the catch basin 62-64 ft. Trustee Salman moved that a Public Hearing be held on April 28, 1987 to allow parking in the area, seconded by Trustee Galgano. Carried. PUBLIC WORKS: Trustee Salman stated that we are still having problems with alternate side of the street parking for the sweeper to get through. Trustee Salman moved the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown confirms the actions of the Village Administration regarding the termination of Otto Armstrong from Village employment on January 28, 1987. Be it further resolved that this resolution is is retroactive to February 6 : 1987, at which time said termination action was taken. seconded by Trustee Ceconi, Carried. ECONOMIC COUNCIL: Trustee Mangieri: Reported Progress. RECREATION & HUMAN RESOURCES: Trustee Galgano: Reported Progress. ^ �ADMINISTRATION: Trustee Ceconi: Reported Progress. Adminstrator Homan stated that he secured insurance for the new year effective March 1st, which will be under a self-insured plan with Gallagher Bassett. He stated that he looked into an insurance policy for volunteer fire dept. to cover vehicles at their replacement cost. We secured an insurance policy with a six million dollars liability plus the coverage of five trucks at replacement cost. This is a better policy for the Village than we had previously, he said. Insurance also covers the firemen's Convention in June. Deputy Mayor Timmings proceeded to move that the Mayor be authorized to sign the agreement with Penn Central Corp. for the Annual rental of a 10" sewer crossing in the amount of $123.00, however, he stated that the matter was discussed previously and is requesting that a motion be made to table the matter for two weeks. Trustee Salman so moved, seconded by Trustee Ceconi, Carried. Trustee Galgano moved that the Resolution: BE IT RESOLVED: that the Bid for Renovation to North Tarrytown Village Hall be awarded to N. Picco and Sons of 154 E. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York at the bid price of $74,500 and BE IT fURTHER RESOLVED: that the Mayor be authorized to sign a contract for said work, seconded by Trustee Ceconi Carried. Trustee Galgano moved that the following resolution be made part of the offical minutes of this meeting and a certified copy be sent to Governor Cuomo and the Majority Leader of the State Senate and Assembly. Whereas, it has become most evident that the major focus of personal leisure time will be in oui" local parks and playgrounds; and Whereas, the elimination of federal Revenue Sharing funds and the Urban Recreation Recovery Program have further eroded available local funds for municipal recreational purposes; and whereas, the residents of New York State, by their votes, made the Environmental Bond Issue a reality and should therefore receive its benefits; and Whereas, the Village of North Tarrytown believes it is necessary to enhance the guality of recreational facilities in this State"s communities; �-5NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Village Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown hereby urges the Governor and State Legislature to appropriate, in 1987, the sum of $40 million dollars (of the $150 million dollars), and that said sum be made available for the acquisition, development and rehabilitation of local municipal parks, playgrounds and indoor recreational facilities, and it is FURTHER RESOLVED, that the formula for allocation be reevaluated so that local municipalities realize a major portion of the procees of the Bond Issue. Trustee Ceconi seconded the motion. Carried. COMMUNICATION: Clerk stated that a letter was received from the Secretary of Union Hose Co., thanking the Mayor and Board of Trustees for the painting that was done. Clerk read a petition containing about One Hundred FiftySix signatures requesting a foot patrolman in the vicinity of Cortlandt Street. Deputy Mayor Timmings moved that the petition be referred to Village Administrator, seconded by Trustee Salman, Carried. Trustee Allen stated that you need at least five additional patrolmen, around the clock to cover this request. New Business: Deputy Mayor Timmings stated that a letter was sent to Mayor Zegarelli, of Congratulation, that North Tarrytown was named a Tree City, NSA for 1986. Trustee Galgano stated this is the annual time for trees. If anyone would like a tree to be planted or replaced, please send a letter to the Village Office. Trustee Galgano moved, seconded by Trustee Allen that bills on General Fund and Water & Sewer warrants dated March 9, 1987 be paid after approval of Department Heads, 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 Ceconi moved, seconded by Trustee William that the same be duly adjourned. Carried. Respectfully Submitted Shirley Marino Deputy Village 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-1987 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. 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