https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/a6a0ddf7dbfd976a726cdb0c210c1ca8.pdf ccf0abac8124611f7dc7f8842b087543 PDF Text Text I (,H> A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytovn was held on December 6, 1988 at 8:00 PM. Present: Mayor Gandolfo Trustee Coon Trustee Fudali Trustee Fine Trustee Cicchetti Trustee Hyland Trustee Treacy Also Present: William T. Regan, Village Administrator John Hughes, Jr. Village Attorney Mayor Gandolfo called the meeting to order with a pledge to the flag. Public Hearing Mayor Gandolfo stated that this was a continuation of the public hearing on restricted parking on Tappan, Crane and Anderson Avenues. She read two letters; one from James Weaver with several suggestions, and one signed by about 20 residents from Broadway and Crane Avenue requesting that the Board not include Crane Avenue in their parking restrictions (Letters submitted into the record). Chief Weaver also addressed the Board on this matter. Ugo Checchi, chairman of the Parking Authority, commented that it would be a liability to the Village if the Board does not act on this due to the recommendations of the Police, Fire and Ambulance departments. Mrs. Modica of Anderson Avenue entered several photos into the record. There being no further comments, Trustee Fine moved, seconded by Trustee Fudali that the Public Hearing be closed. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes Trustee Treacy so moved, seconded by Trustee Fudali that the minutes of the November 15, 1988 meeting be approved as written. Motion carried. Trustee Fudali so moved, seconded by Trustee Treacy that the minutes of the 79 College Avenue Corp. be approved as written. Motion carried, with Trustee Coon abstaining due to the fact that he was absent. 1 �Communications and Bequests The Deputy Clerk read a letter from Senator Moynihan thanking us for sending him a copy of the resolution adopted by the Board regarding the issuance of tax exempt bonds. The Mayor read a letter from John and Thomas Frost and Deron Levin thanking Officer Pellegrino for his outstanding performance both as an officer and a true friend. (Letter placed in his file) A letter was received from Association with regard to residents of the Manor. The would be addressed at the next the Philipse Manor Improvement several issues concerning the Mayor stated that these concerns work session. A note was received from Sunny McClean thanking the PBA for their kind donation of $100. to the North Tarrytown Municipal TV Working Group. The Mayor read a letter from Mark Spieles of 132 Gordon Avenue regarding the commercial vehicle ordinance which he feels is unfair because he has no place to park and would like the Board to advise him of a place where he could park. The Mayor stated that the Board would discuss this in work session. A letter from Debbie Matystik, program director of Senior Coalition at COC, was read thanking the Board for their generous donation. Mayor's Report Mayor Gandolfo reported that the Code Enforcement officers have shut down a basement apartment on 22 Barnhart Avenue due to many violations. The Mayor stated that she met with the Senior Citizens and that there are two vacancies on the commission. The Mayor recommended the appointment of Emil Imhof and Frances Kosilla to the commission with the Boards approval. Trustee Treacy so moved, seconded by Trustee Hyland and motion carried. Appointment to fill the unexpired terms of Bill Doorley and Rev. Sandy King and will take effect on January 1, 1989. Administrator's Report The Administrator reported that the flagpole which has been paid for through a County grant will be erected at the Traffic Island this week. Lights will also be placed to shine on the wooden sign and the flag. The large sign at the Traffic Island and one at Route 9 near Phelps Memorial Hospital which read North Tarrytown Business District have been purchased through another grant. 2 �Cf-P Two other signs for Route 448 and Route 9 near Patriots park have also been installed, but they are too small and he is contacting the sign company to see if they can install larger ones. Signs reading Beekman avenue also need to be placed on both sides off Broadway. The Administrator stated that Friday, December 9, 1988 from Noon to 4 PM, there will be a sign up for the MEMBCO for all the employees and retirees. Trustee's Report Trustee Fine entered the Police report into the record. She read the Fire Warden's report for the months of October and November, in which Dan Michaud was elected to active membership in Pocantico Hook & Ladder; James Kenyon transferred from Pocantico H&L active list to associate list; Elmer Kenyon was elected Fire Warden to complete remaining term of James Kenyon; and that Pocantico H&L Ladies Auxiliary name be changed to N. Tarry town Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Trustee Fine made a motion to accept action taken by the Fire Wardens, seconded by Trustee Treacy and carried. Trustee Fine noted that there will be a joint COC meeting on December 7 at 8 PM with Tarry town and N. Tarry town at the Warner Library to discuss the future of the COC. There will be a meeting on December 12 with the Planning Committee and Eric Kahn of Tappan Motors to discuss their short and long term planning views. We have written to Metro North regarding a guard rail between Sleepy Hollow Manor and Philipse Manor asking them to pay for the construction of this rail, because of the proximity of the guard rail to their property and the safety factor. Trustee Cicchetti reported that on November 29, he, Trustee Treacy, Bill Regan, and the Chief Engineer of the County met with Sandy Galef to explore the possibility of the use of Village parklands below Palmer Avenue for commuters. There are several obstacles and concerns regarding such a project; therefore the Administrator has written a letter to Cheryl Bard of Metro North regarding these concerns and is awaiting their answers. Trustee cicchetti also reported that the Conservation Advisory Council has met regarding the waterfront revitalization program and they will turn over the maps to a qualified consultant. Trustee Treacy reported that he attended a seminar on labor and employment in the public sector. Some of the topics covered were employee discipline, health care and Fair Labor Standards Act was discussed which he found very informative, especially in light of the fact that the Board is in the middle of negotiations with the Teamsters. He will report to the Board at the next work session. 3 I �Trustee Treacy reported that the New Beekman Avenue Committee met on November 17 regarding changes in the avenue's appearance and a time schedule for different stages of this project and some possible designs. He stated that the State Assembly has passed a bill sponsored by Richard Brodsky to have the American flag flown at half mast on December 7 to honor our war dead. The Veterans of Foreign War will hold a ceremony on December 7 at Noon at the Warner Library. Trustee Hyland reported that the Elm street lot is almost completed and we expect to have approximately 49 spaces in all. The recycling program is in full swing and we are averaging 5 tons a week, whereas an average monthly tonnage was previously 5 tons a month. He suggested that two dumpsters be put at the garage on River Street for those residents who may wish to dump their papers during the week when there is no pickup due to a holiday. The heavy leaf pickup is leveling off. Trustee Coon reported that tickets for the Ranger-Devil hockey game for December 27 are still available and the fee is $16. He would like to submit the Recreation Superintendent's policy and procedures prepared by Kevin Connolly for the board to review and discuss at the next work session. Trustee Fudali gave an update on the health insurance plan. He gave a breakdown of the cost comparison between Empire plan and MEBCO and the Village would save approximately $97,129.80 if we switch to MEBCO. Trustee Fudali moved, seconded by Trustee Fine that the following resolution be approved: BE IT RESOLVED: that the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown do hereby approve the participation of the Village in the Municipal Employees Benefits Consortium (MEBCO) effective January 1, 1989 for all active employees, retirees and survivors. By this resolution the Mayor is authorized to execute any necessary agreements with the County of Westchester and MEBCO to effectuate this resolution. Motion carried by a 5-1 vote with Trustee Hyland voting NO. Public Comments Luis Amory, Jr. , a resident of the YMCA, expressed concern over the Hilton Inn becoming a shelter for the homeless and the fact that the YMCA will be doing the same. With this many people being housed in Tarrytown, North Tarrytown will also feel the effect of this, due to the fact that we are not that far away. He asked that the Board consider this fact very seriously. 4 �6?o Mario DeFelice spoke on behalf of the Webber Park Association requesting that Tappan Motors not be used for a polling district this upcoming election. He also asked if the Board is keeping in contact with the school board with regard to the possibility of a new school being built on Peabody field. Trustee Fine suggested that a liason from the Board be on their committee. Dr. Richard Sweet also made a few comments on the same issue. Mario Brana and Enrico Solari approached the board to ask for their help in having the police department patrol the Avenue on foot to check the stores. Their new building and parking lot has become a place where people hang vut and they have found drug vials, beer and liquor bottles, etc. The Mayor stated that she would have the police department start patrolling the area more frequently. Chief James Weaver commented that our sanitation trucks are leaking fluid. The Mayor asked Trustee Hyland to check with the General foreman on this matter. There being no further comments, the Mayor closed the public comment section. Resolutions Resolution #12/142/88: Resolved: That the Board of Trustees does hereby amend Section 57-7A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law of the Village of North Tarrytown which would prohibit parking on the northerly and southerly sides of Bedford Road (Route 448) from the intersection of Bedford Road and Hudson Terrace, running thence easterly to the intersection of Bedford and County House Road. Trustee Treacy moved, seconded by Trustee Fine and motion carried by a vote of 5-1, with Trustee Fudali voting NO. Be it resolved, That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown do hereby express support for the Village of Tarrytown's effort to prevent the use of the Tarrytown Hilton as a facility to house homeless and for Tarrytown's actions which support municipal home rule. Trustee Hyland so moved, seconded by Trustee Treacy and motion was carried unanimously. Mayor Gandolfo read resolution #11/137: Resolved, that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve an increase of one hundred dollars ($100) for the monthly rent of the parking lot at 21 Beekman Avenue, payable to the 21 Beekman Avenue Corporation effective January 1, 1989. Trustee Hyland moved to table this motion seconded by Trustee Cicchetti. Motion carried unanimously. 5 �i Mayor Gandolfo read resolution #11/135: Be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve the purchase of equipment to be used to dispense liquid calcium chloride to assist with the removal of snow and ice with the cost of said equipment not to exceed $7000. Said equipment to include a storage tank, a pump unit with shelter, and two applicators with installation of all equipment. Trustee Coon so moved, seconded by Trustee Fudali. After a brief discussion, motion was carried by a vote of 5-1. Trustee Hyland voted NO. Resolution #12/140: Resolved, that the Mayor and Board of Trustees do hereby oppose legislation pending in the NYS Legislature (A.12028/S.930 related to S.7207-A) which may expose municipalities to significant cost, and FURTHER RESOLVED: That, a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Senator Nicholas Spano and Governor Cuomo. Trustee Treacy so moved, seconded by Trustee Fine and motion carried unanimously. Resolution #12/141: RESOLVED: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees do hereby approve the hiring of W. H. Moulton Company, 701 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY to act as intermediary or representative for Worker's Compensation with responsibility for the handling of claims, premium negotiations which includes the monitoring of the very important experience modification and generally dealing with the State Fund on the Village's behalf concerning all matters relating to the coverage provided for the period January 1, 1989 through June 30, 1989 at a sum of $2500. Trustee Fudali so moved, seconded by Trustee Fine. After a brief discussion, motion was carried 6-1, with Trustee Coon voting NO. Ugo Checchi, addressed the Board with a request from the Parking Authority regarding three public hearings concerning changing the parking ordinance on Cortland and Clinton Streets. The Mayor suggested that he give all the proposals to the Board at their next work session before the public hearings can be called. Old Business Mayor Gandolfo stated that she has received the proposal from Halpern Associates with regard to the downtown redevelopment along with a letter which she read into the record (attached) . At the next meeting, the Board will vote on whether we will go onto Phase II which would allow Halpern Associates to develop specific plans for the area. Trustee Fudali reported that at a recent meeting with the NYS Power Authority it was discussed that the allocated amount of energy that was permitted for municipalities has reached its peak capacity and as a result has reached a crisis point. 6 �6 Municipalities at that meeting had been informed that they would negotiate with Con Edison and other power facilities to reach some sort of an accord and provide additional power usage for municipalities. Trustee Treacy made a motion to call for a public hearing to amend our vehicle and traffic law with regard to the BOOT, seconded by Trustee Fine and carried. New Business The Mayor stated the next work session will be on December 13, and there will be a short board meeting on December 20; which will be the celebration of the anniversary of the incorporation of the Village. Mayor Gandolfo asked that a motion be made to move to executive session to discuss personnel items; Trustee Fine so moved, seconded by Trustee Hyland and carried. Executive Session Discussion ensued on a personnel matter. At the end of the discussion, Mayor Gandolfo, Trustee Fine and William Regan, Village Administrator were designated to approach the employee concerning the situation. There was no formal action taken. Approval of Warrants The Mayor asked that a motion be made to approve the warrants and authorize the treasurer to pay the bills with the exception of the payment for $90,000. to Anderson Olick Kill until they receive all the papers from them concerning the case; also the Administrator asked that payment to Wescon Tire for $1278. be held back to make sure we got these at the state contract price. Trustee Coon so moved, seconded by Trustee Fine and motion carried. There being no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, a Angela^Everett, Deputy Clerk 7 ?^ �G*o TELEPHONE (914)631-0800 RICHARD J. SPOTA Chitf of Policr fnlitt Department Village of 2fartl| Qtarrtftotmi. K.f. 10591 DECEMBER 1,1988 SUBJECT: OVERTIME FOR THE NORTH TARRYTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER,1988. OFFICER OT HOURS IN AT TIME AND A 1/2 OFF DUE CHIEF SPOTA 20 1/4 13 1/2 4 1/4 16 12 8 12 LIEUT.OSHAUGHNESSY 6 3/4 4 1/2 6 3/4 LIEUT.BROPHY 21 14 21 SGT. HAYWARD 7 10 1/2 10 1/2 SGT. BOOTH 12 3/4 19 1/8 19 1/8 10 3/4 16 1/8 14 1/8 SGT. HAYES 24 36 36 SET.FERGUSON 43 7/8 29 1/4 43 7/8 SGT. WHALEN 4 3/4 7 1/8 7 1/8 SGT. CAIXIERO 0 0 SGT. SCHRANK 1 3/4 2 5/8 2 5/8 31(Saes-4) 41 46 1/2 5 1/2 OFF. BIRO 23 l/2(Seas-4) 35 35 1/4 OFF. MORRISON 33 41 49 1/2 8 OFF. KIGGINS 58 58 7/8 39 l/4(Seas-4) OFF. HROTKO 54 54 36(Seas-8) OFF. NEVELUS 10 14 l/4(Seas-4) 21 3/8 11 **OFF. BIZZARRO 70 47 l/2(Seas-8) 71 1/4 1/2 OFF. CAMP 25 16 3/4(Seas-4) 25 1/8 OFF. PELLEGRINO 0 0 OFF. DICAIRANO 27 18(Seas-4) 27 OFF. WARREN 0 0 OFF. FOLEY 0 0 OFF. COTARELO 0 0 OFF. CHECCHI 4 7/8 3 1/4 4 7/8 OFF. EMERSON OFF. CAMPBELL 43 392 3/4 OFF. REDDY 589 1/8 546 1/8 TOTALS ** PAY OFF. BIZZARRO FOR ONLY 25 1/4 HRS.(37 7/8 AFTER TIME AND A HALF),WILL BANK REMAINING 14 HRS.(21 HRS. AT TIME AND A 1/2) SUBMITTED, �6<? y TELEPHONE (914)631-0800 RICHARD J. SPOTA CMtf of Police police BcpQttmtnt Btllage of Nurtli Clferrtftmtitt. » . $ . 10501 DECEMBER THE FOLLOWING I S A BREAKDOWN OF THE VARIOUS CATEGORIES WAS USED DURING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER,1988: YOUTH ACCIDENTS. > SCHOOLGUARD SICK . TSLED SEAS MANPOWER SICK MANPOWER MISC ARRESTS. MEDICAL AID REPORT FOR CHIEF TRAFFIC DETAIL SUICIDE WATCH NYSPIN MISC B.T.O... COURT BAILIFF..., PRISONER TRANSPORT INVESTIGATIONS NATIONAL GUARD JUDICIAL HEARING DRUG FATALITY AND RESULTANT DRUG RAID **** ABOVE TIME IS AT STRAIGHT TIME, NOT TIME AND A HALF. . TOTAL CHIEFS TOTAL SUB GRAND TOTAL RIC CHIEF OF 1,1988 FOR WHICH OVERTIME 8 3/4 3 1/2 7 3/4 40 104 31 1/2 14 1 3 2 6 4' 6 1/4 6 3/4 26 11 1/2 16 ' 22 . 10 1-2 2 52 3/4 379 1/4 13 1/2 392 3/4 HRS " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " �q£> TELEPHONE RICHARD J. SPOTA Chi^f of Poller (914) 631-0800 police icparfmatt Btllage of Sfartfj (Harr|ftottm# N.?. 10591 DECEMBER 1, 1988 SUBJECT: SICK TIME FOR THE NORTH TARRYTOWK POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER,1988. MONTH OF NOVEMBER OFFICER CHIEF SPOTA LIEUT.OSHAUGHHESSY LIEUT.BROPHY SGT. HAYWARD SGT. BOOTH SGT. HAYES SGT. FERGUSON SGT. WHALEN SGT. CAIXIERO SGT. SCHRANK OFF. BIRO OFF. MORRISON OFF. KIGGINS OFF. HROTKO OFF. NEVELUS OFF. BIZZARRO OFF. CAMP OFF. PELLEGRINO OFF. DICAIRANO OFF. WARREN OFF. FOLEY OFF. COTARELO OFF. CHECCHI OFF. EMERSON OFF. REDDY OFF. CAMPBELL TOTALS TOTAL ACCUM. TO DATE (JUNE 1 , 8 8 - NOV. 3 0 , 8 8 ) 2(Comp) 0 0 2 0 0 2 4 0 0 20(Comp) 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 3(Comp) 0 20(Comp) 0 17 2 0 1 77 430 SUBMITTED i l l C H A R D / y . SPOTA (JHIEF (fy POLICE �^ £ HALPERN 580 WHITE PLA.NF. ROAU -7ARRYT0VVIM NEW YORK 10591 1914) 332-060: December 6, 1988 Mayor Janet Gandolfo Members of the Board of Trustees Administrator William Regan Attorney John Hughes VILLAGE OF NORTH TARRYTOWN 28 Beekman Avenue North Tarrytown, NY 10591 Res Survey of Physical and Economic Conditions Proposed Redevelopment Area Under separate cover, you are in receipt of nine copies of the abovereferenced report. As pointed out in the report, and as explained in conversations with Administrator Regan and Attorney Hughes, the purpose of this report is to "...provide initial data to the Village Board which it may use as information on which to base a decision as to whether the area proposed to be designated meets apropriate criteria of Article 15 of the New York State Municipal Law." This professional documentation of buildings which require improvements beyond normal maintenance and repair, incompatible land uses, traffic problems and economic stagnation is in addition to your own first-hand knowledge of the area. As discussed with Mr. Regan and Mr. Hughes, we will be pleased to review this documentation with you and any other members of the community. It should be re-emphasized that this report does not "...presuppose any particular treatment or any specific plan..." in the Proposed Redevelopment Area. Rather, your approval of this report will allow our organization to proceed with the planning of specific improvements and rehabilitation and development efforts. If we are allowed to proceed, we will have many opportunities to review this planning with you. D i v i ' i ' - i o f HALPERN ENTERPPIf.FS �Page Two VILLAGE OF NORTH TARRYTOWN December 6, 1988 Attached hereto is a map of the "study area" which encompasses a larger portion of the downtown than that included in ths Proposed Redevelopemnt Area. In our meeting with a number of you on November 17, we outlined the purposes of these two designations - tne "Proposed Redevelopment Area" and the "study area" - in order to produce a broad comprehensive plan for the entire Lower Village. We look forward to your comments* Best wishes for the Holiday season. Sincerely, HALPERN DEVELOPMENT VENTURE. INC- Ll JLHrdl Ufc-— Jon L. Halpern Vice President �4 9P- �26 Orane Avenue No* Tarrytown, N.Y. November 18, 1988 Mayor and Board of Trustees V i l l a g e of North Tarrytown 28 Beekman Avenue No. Tarrytown, N.Y. 10 591 Dear Mayor and Board: J u s t a short l e t t e r t o follow up on my comments a t the November 15, 1988 Board Meeting regarding t h e proposed parking changes for Crane Avenue, Anderson Avenue, and Tappan Avenue* I t i s my f e e l i n g t h a t some action is d e f i n i t e l y needed t o i n s u r e the passage of emergency vehicles as well as t o f a c i l i t a t e snow removal and s t r e e t sweeping. This l e t t e r i s t o offer, in written form, t h e suggestions I made at the Board Meeting. These are as follows: E s t a b l i s h an a l t e r n a t e side of the s t r e e t parking arrangement where parking i s permitted on t h e north side of Crane Avenue, n o r t h s i d e of Tappan Avenue, and the west s i d e of Anderson Avenue a t a l l times except between 10a.m. and 12 noon on Tuesday and Friday. Further, parking be p r o h i b i t e d on the south side of 3rane Avenue, south side of Tappan Avenue, and t h e east side of Anderson Avenue at a l l times except between 10 a.m. and 12 noon on Tuesday and F r i d a y . This system would serve to permit parking on only one s i d e of the a f f e c t e d s t r e e t s at a time while u t i l i z i n g the s i d e s of these s t r e e t s with the most parking spaces as the primary side* I t would also have the r e g u l a t i o n s on t h e s e s t r e e t s coincide with the present s t r e e t - c l e a n i n g r e g u l a t i o n s on Gordon Avenue* I commend the Board for taking action to address t h i s c r i t i c a l problem and request my suggestions be given serious c o n s i d e r a t i o n . If you have any questions, please feel free t o contact me a t home (631-6933) or at work (631-5544)* �"^ VH November 26, 1988 Dear Madame Mayor and members of the Board of Trustees, We, the undersigned, are strongly opposed to an increase in parking restrictions on Crane Avenue. We respectfully request that the Board not include Crane Avenue in any proposed new parking legislation. Our reasons follow; Crane Avenue is not experiencing any significant parking difficulty at this time. It is included in the proposed legislation only because of its proximity to Anderson and Tappan Avenues. Crane Avenue has, however, a very different typical parking pattern than either of its neighboring streets. Crane is used almost exclusively on its north side, and is very sparsely parked. At this moment, 11:00 a.m. Saturday morning after Thanksgiving, there are exactly 4 cars parked on Crane, all on the north side. This is typical parking density. It is not in the best interests of our residential area to have a situation in which unrestricted parking is unavailable in Webber Park. Many of us have jobs which require travel, or out of town duties lasting several nights. At such times, Crane Ave. is one of the few suitable parking areas available. Webber Park is a residential area. Except for its one problematic large business, Webber Park is a unique residential neighborhood. No major arteries run through it. It has no shops or retail stores off Route 9. It is inhabited by people owning or renting their own homes and apartments. It is surrounded by extraordinarily beautiful parkland. Parking restrictions may appear to improve the village's ability to manage itself efficiently. We understand that they can help to organize maintenance and generate revenue. But in this case they will simply bring more of the large city flavor into one of the very oldest and most historic areas of the Village of North Tarrytown. Already the parking restrictions on New Broadway are excessive. They are four times as restrictive as those in most of downtown Manhattan. Therefore, we the undersigned, repeat our request that the Board not institute any new parking restrictions on Crane Avenue. Thank you for your continued commitment to serving and improving our whole village. �I -]0 \ WEBER PARK RESIDENTS O»*oi &^_t l^ c ^ H O^*,. *«*. * J .V VlT. �-lo 2— �-]o3 � 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-1988 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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