https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/ac61c715c6e48ffcdd7c1d2a4ecb7975.pdf f4420b6c9645b0717fb82294ccf131d2 PDF Text Text North Tarrytown, NY June 2, 1987 Regular Board Meeting PRESENT: Janet Gandolfo, Mayor Village Administrator, R. Thomas Hornan Francis G. Caro Arthur Ceconi Alexander Fudali Susan Galgano Steve Salman Trustees ABSENT: Allison Fine Trustee Mayor Gandolfo called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. with a salute to the flag. The Mayor announced that there would be no Public Hearing. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The Mayor stated that if there was anyone who would like to address the Board, they could do so at this time. Anthony DiBattista stated that he owned two stores on Beekman Avenue and there are some problems one being the littering. Mr. DiBattista feels that the merchants are responsible for something he thought the Village should be responsible for. He feels the Village should provide curb service. Mr. DiBattista stated that the merchants cannot be cleaning the streets five times a day and that the fines should be enforced on the people who litter not the merchants. The Mayor stated that she understood there is a problem. She further stated that there are several problems: litter, sidewalks are not being swept on a regular basis, litter accumulated on the sidewalks, or the litter being swept in the gutter. The litter is supposed to be picked up and disposed of. There is also a problem with scheduling time to clean the streets and this is being addressed. The Village has also sent out some men to clean the gutters. The Mayor further stated that the Village is asking the merchants to sweep in front of there stores and not sweep into the gutter which she stated she felt was not unfair for the Village to ask. -1- �Anthony Balicki stated that there was an article in the paper in which he disagreed with. One of the items said: "The Mayor said that she welcomes the judgements from the merchants on how to cure a problem. Now we have their ears and their pockets." The Mayor stated that she did not say this and if he would go back to the article and read it correctly he would see that those were the words of the reporter, not hers. Mr. Balicki stated that there has been no communication between the Village of North Tarrytown and the merchants about the cleaning of the streets. A memo was sent to the merchants with regard to food vending for the upcoming event. He stated that he understood the merchants on Beekman Avenue donated money for a sidewalk vacuum cleaner which operated for four to five weeks and has never been operated since. Where is this machine? Why should the person who litters be fined $50.00 and the merchants who clean up after them be fined $100.00? The Mayor stated that there was communication between the Village and the merchants on May 22, 1986. A letter went out in English and Spanish to all the merchants from R. Thomas Homan. She read the letter which stated it was the merchants responsibility to maintain the sidewalk in a safe and sanitary condition while the Village would do its part to keep it clean also. She further stated that there are about twenty trash receptacles on Beekman Avenue. Steve Maceyak a business owner and also a resident in the Village, stated that he would like to thank the Board for what they are doing. Mr. Maceyak stated that Business Owners, have to start somewhere and take care of their own stores. The Village gave all the merchants a broom to clean the outside sidewalks in front of their stores. He further stated that the Police Department has a Citizens Patrol set up. One person watches the other person's house. The same thing goes for the merchants. If a merchant sees someone littering pick it up. If people see that you respect your business then they will too. The merchants should pitch in and help the Village. The Village does provide free trash • pick up for the merchants. Mr. Gallela asked why the Village bought a street sweeper which costed $80,000.00 and sits in the garage. Administrator Homan stated that it has broken down and the people that sold the machine are obligated to fix it under warranty. It has broken down once before and was fixed. �^ - The Mayor stated that the Village would take this matter up with counsel to see if there is any recourse that the Village could take regarding this machine. Mr. Frank O'Brien asked how often the merchants are supposed to sweep as he swept his sidewalk last Saturday morning at 10:00 and received a ticket at 10:30. The Mayor stated that the litter in the Village has gotten out of hand. She further stated that she has spoken with the Chief and the Village is trying to get a walking assignment so that at peak time there is a Police Officer walking along Beekman Avenue to deter people from littering. The Mayor further stated that the Village has spoken with the schools and there will be an anti-littering program to educate the children in the schools which will start in September. Trustee Fudali addressed the statement that was made about no communication with the Board. He stated that very shortly after the elections he went to every single merchant in the Village of North Tarrytown requesting the merchants to work with the Village and come to meet with the Board approximately seven months ago. There was an attempt to communicate with the merchants. Mr. Ouellette stated that there is a problem with household garbage piling up in the merchants trash cans. Mayor Gandolfo agreed and stated that tenants living upstairs above the stores are putting their trasu in the merchants waste baskets along with General Motors employees. The Village has contacted General Motors and the Chief of Police on this matter. She further stated that they are thinking about talking with the owners of the Buildings and the tenants to change the ordinance to provide trash cans or dumpsters for these tenants so the garbage can be picked up easily. The Mayor stated that a Public Hearing on this matter is scheduled for June 16, 1987 to look at all aspects of the problem. Mr. Caetano asked the Mayor who was authorized to give the summons on these violations. The Mayor stated that the Police and the Building Inspector were allowed to issue summons. At the Public Hearing it will be discussed whether or not to pass an ordinance to deputize a couple of men from the Highway Sanitation Department to issue summons to people who are violating the ordinance while making their rounds. -3- �*4 Mr. Ugo Checchi stated that there are two meter maids who could be deputised to issue summons for the problem of litter. Around noon time they should be out because General Motors employees are all sitting around eating their lunch. The Mayor stated that this would also be discussed at the Public Hearing. Mr. Mario Belanich stated that there are a lot of people in favor of the Canine Department and in the past two days they have gotten 217 signatures on a petition in favor of the dogs along with a letter explaining these feelings. Mayor Gandolfo stated that these would be made a part of the minutes and would be considered at their work session. Mr. Steve Maceyak considering giving Mr. thought it was a great Administrator Homan is stated he heard that the Board is Homan a secretary. He stated that he idea and it should be done because bogged down with paperwork. Mayor Gandolfo stated that the Village is willing to work with the merchants to form an active merchants group to address the problems that come up. She further suggested that the merchants appoint a spokesperson. Mr. Caetano asked if there could be a person hired to sweep. Mayor Gandolfo stated that they are looking into someone to sweep part time on Saturdays and Sundays. Much conversation ensued. Trustee Caro stated that this is an annoying problem that has been going on for a long time and stated it would be a lot easier if there was a representative or the merchants that could speak for and communicate with the Village on a regularly basis regarding this issue and others. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Mayor stated that the approval of minutes would take place at the next meeting. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Gandolfo stated that the lawsuit between CRAS Real Estate and the Village has been settled. It was the concern s of the Village that there was not proper draining on the site and also a concern as to where the loading and unloading -4- �would take place for the new facilities. The Mayor further stated that this lawsuit was resolved and appeared favorable to the Village. The property owners will be required to provide drainage and the loading and unloading will take place on the premises in the parking lot. The Mayor stated that the State is considering putting another bridge across the Hudson. The newspaper indicated that this would mean another 34,000 cars per day in the Village. She further stated that in her opinion the Village could not sustain this kind of traffic The Village might consider writing to the State to voice an opinion one way or another. The Mayor stated that several weeks ago she had written to the state requesting an increase in State Revenue Sharing. She has received two letters stating that they are fighting for an increase in State Revenue. The Mayor read one of the letters from Warren Anderson. Mayor Gandolfo stated that several weeks ago a resolution was sent to the Hudson Valley Health Systems Agency in regard to the cut back of 4 4 beds in Phelps Memorial Hospital. A reply to that resolution was received and basically states that they should decrease the number of beds because of significant changes in health care services which are likely to reduce the lengths of stay of patients and fewer admissions which would mean by 1990 there will be some unoccupied beds. The Mayor stated that on June 11, 1987 the Board has been invited to a dinner for the Village Officials Association. This is being hosted by the County Executive and will be held at the Westchester County Country Club, Ridgeway Road, White Plains at 6:30 p.m. The Mayor stated that if anyone is interested in attending to let Shirley Marmo know so she may make reservations. The Mayor stated that she would like to personally congratulate the Chief of Police and his Department for the arrests over the weekend for Drug Sales. The Mayor stated that she had made an Agenda for the 1987-1988 year in which there are fourteen items which she would like the Board to address. The above mentioned Agenda is attached. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORTS: Administrator Homan stated that he and the Recreation Superintendent have completed an application for a -5- �MAYOR'S AGENDA 1987-1988 The following listed items are areas which I would like the Board of Trustees to address during the next year. The number of the item i does not necessarily reflect the priority or importance of the item. Please advise me as to which areas you would like to concentrate your efforts. Although there may be more than one person working on an item I do not want us to get bogged down in the "committee" system. Individual trustees can work independently of each other and then report to the Mayor and Board as a whole. Mayor 1. State Aid Legislation. Vfe must submit a package to the state so that our state representatives can draft a bill on our behalf. After the bill is submitted we must plan an intensive and extensive lobbying effort to ensure the passage of the bill. Mayor Caro 2. Development and/or Revitalization of our Downtown. Every effort must be made to work with all sources (private and public) to revitalize the downtown. Fudali Galgano 3. Automation of Village Hall records. A study must be pursued to determine the cost-effectiveness of automation. I 4. Intergovernmental Sharing of Services. A study will be made to determine the benefits of sharing services and/dr equipment with other villages, towns, or counties. Caro Fudali 5. Grants. We must identify and seek out all grants pertaining to the Village. After the Board and the Administrator have identified the potential grants for the Village, the village staff will complete the applications. Fine 6. Citizens Advisory Committee. This committee will be fluid in that we will try to identify areas of concern of our residents and address them with the help of a Citizens Advisory Committee. Salron Ridali 7. Long Term Purchasing Plan. A five to ten year plan of village ecuinment should be set up in light of the village's needs. �Basoning. A study should be made of different areas of the Village to determine whether our present zoning is outdated and if so, whether it should be changed. Coastal Zone Study. A study to determine if our coastal properties merit attention at this time. Tappan Motors. Over the years several variances have been granted with regard to this particular property owner. In light of recent complaints regarding violations of said variances a study should be done to determine exactly what each variance granted and for which parcel of property. Biployees. The office staff must have clearly defined roles. We would also like to implement an Employees' Riles of Conduct Code. Expansion of Tax Base. All village properties must be identified and a study of their usefulness to the village must be completed. Inventory. An inventory of supplies and e/juipment. This work can be done in conjunction with the purchasing plan. Historical Districts. Should we or shouldn't we? Nick Robinson has volunteered to provide assistance with this item. �$185,000 Grant to the State to upgrade the ball field, put in picnic tables and chairs, and also to put in a playground. The Grant is through the Environmental Bond Act which was passed by the voters in September. The Act provides for money for municipal park projects. Administrator Homan stated that last year there was a side walk program in which the residents requested work done on the sidewalks. The Village paid 50% of this work and the owner paid 50% also. This program will be done again this year. If anyone has sidewalks that are deteriorating write a letter addressed to Administrator Homan and it will be put on the list to be done. Administrator Homan stated that he received a request from an Advertising firm in Ossining asking to do a commercial at Philipse Manor. This matter was referred to the Chief of Police. As long as the residents were contacted, the PMIA President, and the Police assist the people filming, Mr. Homan stated he did not see any problem with this. The Police will be paid by the Advertising Agency to assist them not the Village. The taping will take place June 9 with a rain date of June 10, 1987. Administrator Homan stated that there has been an upgrading of the processing of purchase orders. The Deputy Treasurer, Mr. Shah, demonstrated this procedure to the Board. Trustee Caro stated that residents of the Village may not be aware of the sidewalk program and he hoped that the Board could make them aware of this. Administrator Homan stated that perhaps the paper could mention this and also would be put it in an upcoming newsletter. Trustee Ceconi asked if the Village will be receiving any money for the commercial being made in Philipse Manor. Administrator Homan stated that they would not be receiving any money and that they will be using the sidewalk as it is a bicycle commercial. Administrator Homan stated that if the Board would like to entertain that they be charged for the use of Village property for this commercial he would look into it. Trustee Fudali stated that he would like to commend Deputy Treasurer Shah for putting together this concept of processing the purchase orders. Mayor Gandolfo agreed. -6- �Trustee Galgano moved to adopt Deputy Treasurer Shah's procedure for processing purchase orders seconded by Trustee Ceconi and carried. RESOLUTIONS; RESOLUTION A RESOLVED: That, the Board of Trustees awards the bid for (1) 1987 Model 1854 4X4 Dump Truck w/Plow and Material Spreader, in the amount of $73,677, to Metropolitan International Trucks, Inc., Maspeth, New York. MOVED: Trustee Fudali VOTE: SECONDED: Carried Trustee Salman RESOLUTION B RESOLVED: That, the Board of Trustees awards the bid for (1) 1987 Model 1854 4X4 Dump Truck w/ Plow and Hydraulic apparatus, in the amount of $67,760, to Metropolitan International Trucks, Inc. Maspeth, New York. MOVED: Trustee Salman SECONDED: Trustee Fudali Trustee Galgano stated that because of the high cost she thought getting two trucks at the same time was not a good idea. She further stated that she thought it would be better to wait to get the second one. Mayor Gandolfo stated that because of the insufficient amount of trucks there was a problem with snow removal last year. These trucks will be bonded over a period of ten years. Trustee Caro stated that the Village is accepting the staffs recommendation on the importance of this equipment. Trustee Salman stated that these two vehicles will replace the two that were sold at an auction last year. He further stated that they will also be used for leaf pick up. VOTE: Yes - Trustee Caro, Trustee Ceconi, Trustee Fudali, Trustee Salman Nay -Trustee Galgano -7- �I RESOLUTION C RESOLVED: That, Franceses Lorenz, of 678 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, Mew York, be appointed Secretary/Stenographer at annual salary of $19,500. Be it further resolved that said appointment is provisional and subject to a six month performance evaluation and review. MOVED: Trustee Fudali SECONDED: Trustee Salman Trustee Galgano stated that when Administrator Homan was first hired it was stated that there would be a rearrangement of people and overlapping to help out. This was never done. She further stated that she did not think another person should be added to the payroll without trying to arrange something within the Village first. VOTE: Yes - Trustee Caro, Trustee Ceconi, Trustee Fudali, Trustee Salman Nay -Trustee Galgano RESOLUTION D RESOLVED: That, the Board of Trustees does hereby call a public hearing for July 7, 1987 at 7 p.m. to amend Section 57-38, Schedule of Parking meter zones, (1) Zone 1, Beekman Avenue, to provide additional parking meters on the north and south side of Beekman Avenue, west of Clinton Street. Pursuant to the Chairman of the Parking Authority request for two spaces on Washington Street and Chestnut Street. MOVED: Trustee Salman VOTE: SECONDED: Trustee Fudali Carried RESOLUTION E RESOLVED: That, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Recreation, the following individuals be hired as 1987 Summer Day Camp Staff at the following salaries: (See Attached List) MOVED: Trustee Ceconi VOTE: SECONDED: Carried -8- Trustee Galgano �1987 Sunr.cr Staff Sharon Benuscak 17 Lawrence Ave. Sr. Counselor e $85 per week Paul Camilliere 60 Pocantico St. Sr. Counselor 3 $110 per week Leah Green 6 5 New Broadway Sr. Counselor @ 95 per week Erin Maroney Pokohoe Drive Sr. Counselor @ $85 per week Lynn Martins 273 No. Washington St Sr. Counselor @ 95 per week Jim Marx 3 5 Hemlock Drive Sr. Counselor @ $85 per week Tricia Meade 38 Gordon Ave. Sr. Counselor 3 $95 per week Ida Vallo 15 Anderson Ave. Sr. Counselor @ $85 per week Allison Hales 174 Merlin Ave. Jr. Counselor § $85 per week Veronica Ciccarone 18 Hudson Terrace Jr. Counselor @ $75 per week Christine Yurkovic 10H Spruce St. Jr. Counselor @ $75 per week Patricia Clemett 123 Gordon Ave. Jr. Counselor @ $75 per week Marcus Rice 265 Hunter Ave Starter Counselor § $75 per week Victoria Hawes 2 63 Kelbourne Ave. Starter Counselor 3 $75 per week Scot Nardullo 157 Hunter Ave. Starter Counselor @ $75 per week John Meade 3 8 Gordon Ave. Starter Counselor @ $75 per week Betsy Arias 31 Beekman Ave. Starter Counselor @ $65 per week Moiais Mi randa 32 Pine St. Starter Counselor <* $6 5 per week �?f£ Alexandra Massaro 126 Kelbourne Ave. Starter Counselor 9 $65 per week Kirsten Walsh 95 Beekman Ave., Apt.l24K Oscar Cruz 95 Beekman Ave., Apt.428M Starter Counselor % $65 per week Asst. Counselor @ $65 per week I M i i i 1 ;| �RESOLUTION F RESOLVED: That, the Board of Trustees authorizes the Village Administrator to apply for a $185,000.00 grant for recreational facilities through the Environmental Quality Bond Act. Be it further resolved that the Village Administrator be authorized as the contact person and that the local match of $92,500.00 will be available through a combination of debt and in-kind labor. MOVED: Trustee Fudali VOTE: SECONDED: Carried Trustee Ceconi RESOLUTION G RESOLVED: That, the abstract of audited vouchers in the amount of $19,615.52 be approved for payment. MOVED: Trustee Galgano VOTE: SECONDED: Trustee Fudali Carried OLD BUSINESS: Administrator Homan stated that there is another resolution which would authorize him to sign the prison transportation agreement between the Village and Westchester County. This agreement is so that the Village can get reimbursement in connection with transporting prisoners from the County jail. This is on an annual basis. MOVED: Trustee Salman VOTE: SECONDED: Trustee Fudali Carried Administrator Homan stated that there was a bid for Street Lighting by Mr. McCarthy who was the sole bidder. This bid was for $9,921.00 which provides street lighting and maintenance for the Village. This was in the form of a contract and needs to be signed by the Mayor if approved. Trustee Ceconi moved that the Mayor sign this contract seconded by Trustee Caro and carried. Administrator Homan stated that in his absence he appointed Mary Zimmerman as acting Administrator for two weeks. Moved by Trustee Ceconi and seconded by Trustee Galgano. Carried. �Mayor Gandolfo stated that the Chief of Police has recommended that Officer Schrank be appointed or remain as Canine Officer. The Mayor further stated that she suggested to confirm this pending a further study and then to be discussed at a work session. Moved by Trustee Caro and seconded by Trustee Galgano the petition was confirmed. Motion carried. Mayor Gandolfo also stated that the Chief of Police recommended he attend a Conference in which the State will be paying for. Moved by Trustee Ceconi and carried. Mayor Gandolfo stated that she met with the Parking Authority and they have requested a work session to discuss the lease or transfer over of certain properties in the Village so that they can maintain the parking lots. The Mayor further stated that she agreed to meet with the Parking Authority at a work session next week to discuss this matter.. The Mayor asked Counsel Hughes to review the lease and get back with her. She stated she did not know why this had not been done in the past. Administrator Homan suggested to call a Public Hearing to amend the Sanitary Code the date being July 7, 1987. Moved by Trustee Fudali and Seconded by Trustee Caro. Motioned carried. NEW BUSINESS: Mayor Gandolfo stated that she would like to work on the agenda at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT: The Mayor stated that since there was no further business the meeting be adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, -10- � 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. 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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