https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/6e3e79d0ffbc6b9ac9bd27bacee286b6.pdf da851a597e739a607a3aa2719e82cb99 PDF Text Text I A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown was held on October 17, 1989 at 8:00 PM. Present: Deputy Mayor Treacy Trustee Hyland Trustee Coon Trustee Cicchetti Trustee Alter Trustee Apollonio Also Present: Absent: William T. Regan, Village Administrator John J. Hughes, Village Attorney Mayor Gandolfo Deputy Mayor Treacy called the meeting to order with a pledge to the flag. Before starting the regular order of business, Deputy Mayor Treacy presented certificates of appreciation to the following members of the ambulance corps for their quick response to an emergency call from Ms. Vilches; Paul Cappello, Hay D'Allesandro, Bill Hennessey, Jose Ojito and Stan Sussina. Public Hearing Deputy Mayor Treacy stated the public hearing (notice attached) was a yearly hearing with regard to senior citizen exemptions. The state legislature has just changed the income level to reflect $600. increments instead of $500.and at a future date the Board may amend the current resolution to reflect this change. Dr. Sweet asked what were the requirements with respect to income, whether it was adjusted gross income or net income? Deputy Mayor commented that he could check the code with regard to this. There being no further comments, Trustee Alter moved, seconded by Trustee Apollonio to close the public hearing. Approval of Minutes Trustee Hyland moved to approve the minutes of October 3, 1989, seconded by Trustee Alter and motion carried. Communications & Requests The Deputy clerk received correspondence from Ann Petry of 73 Sleepy Hollow Rd. requesting a full stop sign at the intersection of Bedford Rd. ,Sleepy Hollow Rd., and County House Road. Will be referred to the Police Chief and General Foreman. She was also in receipt of a letter from the owner of Latino Restaurant notifying the Village of his intent to renew his liquor license. 1 �I Deputy Mayor Treacy was in receipt of a letter from the Westchester Emergency Communications Associations, Inc. notifying us that there will be an amateur radio hurricane drill on October 22, 1989 from 9 AM-12PM at the Emergency Operations Center in the County Office Building at 148 Nartine Avenue, White Plains, NY. He was also in receipt of a letter from Tish Maceyak, student council advisor at Sleepy Hollow High School requesting permission to have a parade through the Village in conjunction with their annual pep rally and bonfire to be held on November 10, 1989. Request submitted to Acting Police Chief. A letter was received from Dr. Sweet, President of Sleepy Hollow Society inviting the Mayor and Board of Trustees to its annual meeting on October 19, 1989 at 8 PM at the First Reformed Church. Deputy Mayor was in receipt of a letter from the attorneys for the College Arms apartments notifying the Village that they will permit us to inspect the physical premises only on October 19, 1989 at 10 AM. A letter from the Hudson River Valley Greenway Council was received informing all residents that there will be a public meeting on October 20, 1989 from 1:00-4:00 PM at Philipsburg Manor to learn about the work of the Greenway Council. Deputy Mayor Treacy was in receipt of a letter from Cynthia Russell, Director of Community Development informing the Mayor that grant applications for community development funds from the County Community Development Block Grant Program will be due in January 1991 and the priority will be those projects concerning affordable housing. A letter was received from the President of Local 664-United Auto Workers requesting temporary shelter for workers from other states that are coming to General Motors. They would like to use Union Hall and Local 664 parking lot for four to five trailers. This should not exceed 30 days. There will be a Zoning Board meeting on October 18, Planning Board meeting on October 19, and the Architectural Review Board on October 25, 1989. Mayor's Report The Village has received a check from Duracell for $29,750. for demolition fees. Deputy Mayor Treacy stated that he would like to clarify a letter from the Fire Chief to the residents of Philipse Manor and Sleepy Hollow Manor concerning the alarm boxes and the purchasing of the radio pagers. The money that was earmarked for the repair of the alarm boxes in the manors will be used to purchase radio pagers. This will reduce response time in getting to fire locations. 2 �l'<3 The Village is replacing the boxes with pagers on the advice of the fire department, due to fact that the fire department has found that the alarm boxes are outdated and are not being used. Trustee's Report Trustee Coon had no report. Trustee Hyland entered the police report into the record. The curb and sidewalk program is in progress. Trustee Hyland stated that due to a problem with disposing of leaves placed in the curb, we are asking all residents to bag their leaves. Trustee Cicchetti reported that the Conservation Advisory Council would like to adopt a wetlands and water course ordinance for North Tarrytown using the model that had been developed by Westchester County. The plans have been reviewed by the attorney and it is our intent to enact legislation to protect the wetlands. In order to help insure that municipal regulations meet all the necessary criteria and standards, the Soil & Water Conservation district of Westchester County has prepared a model ordinance which satisfy the requirements. Trustee Cicchetti made a motion that a Public Hearing be held on November 28, 1989 to consider the proposed wetlands ordinance, seconded by Trustee Alter and motion carried. Trustee Alter reported that the Superintendent of Recreation, Kevin Connolly, has resigned effective November 1, 1989. The Recreation Commission will meet October 18 at 8 PM to discuss his replacement. Trustee Apollonio reported that for the month of September the Code Enforcement Officers have completed 15 inspections, 2 reinspections; there are 7 cases pending in court, four landlords have been fined for violations. Trustee Apollonio read an article in the Hudson Valley Firemen's newspaper regarding the appointments made by Chief Gross to our newly formed Sprinkler Committee and their duties. Another article in the newspaper regarding Chief Richard Gross, who is the fourth member of the Gross family to become a member of Rescue Hose and read the twelfth member to become Chief. Trustee Apollonio the correspondence from the Fire Council. Trustee Hyland moved to approve action taken at their monthly meeting, seconded by Trustee Apollonio. Trustee Apollonio then read resolution #10/122/89 regarding the pagers for the fire department.(attached) 3 �Administrator's Report The Administrator reported that: on October 16, he, Mayor Gandolfo, Trustee Cicchetti, General Foreman, Acting Police Chief, representatives of Sleepy Hollow Manor and Philipse Manor met with consultants from the Department: of State expressing our concerns of their proposals on the widening of Route 9. They also requested that a street light be erected at the intersection of Bellwood and Broadway north. The large rock on Riverside Drive has been removed and work should be completed Wednesday, October 18th. The Administrator has written a letter to the State asking them to erect a sign "Slippery When Wet" and to pave with asphalt the section down from Hudson Terrace to Route 9. This was done at the request of a resident who stated that this section is very slippery when wet and also a speeding area. The Administrator has spoken to the Police Chief and asked him about the possibility of speed traps. With regard to the odor in the Department of Health believe that Motor's holding tanks. They needed so and the odor seems to be gone. tanks are kept clean. Village, the DEC and the it is emanating from General to be cleaned and GM has done GM will make sure that these Resolutions- All Resolutions are attached. Resolution #: 10/127/89 Resolved: That the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown does hereby permit, for a period of no more than thirty (30) days from the date of this resolution, the use by the United Auto Workers (Local 664) of Union Hall at 198 Beekman Avenue, North Tarrytown, New York, temporary shelter for the workers employed at General Motors. It is further resolved that the UAW Local 664 be permitted to park up to five trailers at the said Union Hall parking lot for a period of up to thirty (30) days from the date of this resolution. Moved:Trustee flylanfl Seconded:Trustee Cicchetti Vote: 6-0 Old Business- None Mew Business The next work session will be held on October 24, 1989 and the next regular board meetings will be held on November 14 and November 28, 1989. Approval of Warrants Trustee Cicchetti moved to approve the warrants and authorize the treasurer to pay the bills, with the addition of a payment to Anita Babski for $250. and $125. to Estelle Lewis, seconded by Trustee Apollonio and motion carried. 4 �,clb PUbliO COBMHtS Mr. Armando Galella commented that he did not like the public comment section being moved to the end of the agenda due to the fact that the people could not comment on the resolutions before they were passed. Trustee Treacy stated that we are only allowed two hours of air time when the meeting is retelevised and when there are lengthy public comments or public hearings, the business part of the meeting is not shown. Mr. Galella also asked if the merchants were going to share the expense of revitalization of Beekman Avenue as did the merchants in Tarrytown. Trustee Treacy did not think the merchants in Tarrytown contributed to their revitalization. Dr. Richard Sweet asked how much was budgeted for alarm systems? Deputy Mayor responded $20,000. Dr. Sweet stated that we should not accept money from Halpern to purchase the pagers because he thought we might be beholding to them. Deputy Mayor stated that there are occasions where they had accepted donations from merchants, for example the street fair, so he did not feel that this would be a problem. Dr. Sweet urged that the wetlands zoning ordinance which is to be considered at a later date, should be considered very sternly. He also suggested that a resolution be adopted regarding the odor that occurred so that it does not happen again. Deputy Mayor Treacy stated that the DEC has been notified and they have responded. In the future the Fire Department will be notified immediately. There being no further comments, the Deputy Mayor closed the public comment section. Trustee Hyland moved to adjourn to executive session to discuss contract negotiations, seconded by Trustee Alter and motion carried. After adjourning to executive session, the Village Attorney stated the matters to be discussed could be done at the regular meeting, therefore they resumed the regular meeting. After much discussion on the road repaving program, the Administrator stated that he will review the appropriation account for possible funds to finance other repaving and he will report back to the board. There being no further business, Deputy Mayor Treacy adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Angela Everett, Deputy Village Clerk 5 �ft Meeting Date: 10/17/89 Resolution U: 10/119/89 Be it Resolved the Board of Trustees approves a salary level of $57,120 for the position of Administrator/Clerk (William T. Regan) effective June 1, 1989 M O V E D : Trustee Hyland SECONDEDS Trustee Cicchetti VOTE : 6-0 Meeting Date: 10/17/89 Resolution #: 10/120/89 Be it Resolved the Board of Trustees authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract with Edward J. McCarthy, 2 Andrews Lane, North Tarrytown for the sum of $6,614.00 for the maintenance and repair of street lighting equipment for the period October 1, 1989 through May 31, 1990. MOVED: Trustee Hyland SECONDED: Trustee Apollonlo VOTE: 6-0 Meeting Date: 10/17/89 Resolution #: 10/121/89 Be it Resolved the Board of Trustees authorizes the Mayor to execute a intermunicipal cooperation agreement for the Westchester County Police Mutual Aid and Assistance Plan bestowing the authority to request assistance with the Mayor. MOVED: _ _ SECONDED: VOTE: Resolution was tabled. Meeting Date: 10/17/89 Resolution #: 10/122/89 Be It Resolved the Board of Trustees authorizes the solicitation of Bids for sixty (60) radio pagers with charger/amplifier for use by the North Tarrytown Fire Department. Said bids to be returned and opened by November 14, 1989. MOVED: Trustee Hyland SECONDED: Trustee Alter VOTE: 6-0 �i l I l m Meeting Date: 10/17/89 Resolution #: 10/124/89 Be it Resolved 'the Board of Trustees approves the following investment policy. VILLAGE OF NORTH TARRYTOWN INVESTMENT POLICY The objectives of the Investment Policy of the Village of North Tarry town are to minimize risk; to insure that investments mature when the cash is required to finance operations; and to insure a competitive rate return. In accordance with this policy, the Treasurer is hereby authorized to invest all funds including proceeds of obligations and reserve funds in: 1. Certificates of Deposit issued by a bank or trust company athorized to do business in New York State; 2. Time Deposit Accounts in a bank or trust company authorized to do business in New York State; 3. Obligations of the United States Government; 4. Obligations of New York State; 5. In Repurchase Agreements involving the purchase and sale of direct obligations of the United States. All funds except Reserve Funds may be invested: 1. With the approval of the State Comptroller, in Revenue Anticipation Notes or Tax Anticipation Notes of other local governments. Only reserve funds may be invested in: 1. Obligations of the Local Government. All investments made pursuant to this investment policy shall comply with the following conditions: 1. Certificates of Deposit and Repurchase Agreements shall be fully secured by insurance of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or by obligations of New York State or obligations of the United States or obligations of federal agencies the principal and interest of which are guaranteed by the United States, or obligations of New York State local governments. 1 �The Village will encourage the purchase and sale of securities and certificates of deposit through a competitive or negotiated process involving telephone solicitation of quotations for each transaction. AUTHORIZATION OF INSTITUTIONS The Treasurer is only allowed to invest monies with bank institutions approved by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees has approved the following institutions: First National Bank of North Tarrytown, Bank of New York, Union State Bank, Chase Manhattan Bank, Manufacturers Hanover Bank and National Westminster Bank. CQUATEftAL 1. Certificates of deposit shall be fully secured by insurance of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or by obligations of New York State or obligations of federal agencies the principal and interest of which are guaranteed by the United States, or obligations of New York State Local governments. Collateral shall be delivered to the Village or a Custodial Bank with which the Village has entered into a Custodial Agreement. 2. A Custodial Bank may be the Trust Department of the seller. The market value of collateral shall at all times be not less than 110% of the principal amount of the certificate of deposit. Collateral shall be monitored no less frequently than monthly,and market value shall mean the bid cf closing price as quoted in the Wall Street Journal or as quoted by another recognized pricing service. 3. Collateral shall not be required with respect to the direct purchase of obligations of New York State, obligations of the United States and obligations of federal agencies the principal and interest of which are guaranteed by the United States Government. 4. Repurchase Agreements shall be fully secured by obligations of New York State or obligations of the United States or obligations of federal agencies the principal and interest of which are guaranteed by the United States, obligations of New York State Local governments. Collateral shall be delivered to the Village or a Custodial Bank with which the Village has entered into a Custodial Agreement. 2 �CXC\ \ The Board of Trustees has designated by a resolution duly adopted by a majority vote of such board, banks for the deposit of all moneys received by the Treasurer. The Treasurer shall deposit all moneys received by the Treasurer which shall release them and their sureties from any liabilities for loss of such moneys by reason of the default or insolvency of any such depositary . MOVED: Trustee Coon SECONDED; Trustee Alter 3 VOTE; 6-0 �Meeting Date: Resolution #: 10/17/89 10/125/89 BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Trustees does hereby approv^ the following income scale for the partial property tax exemption for Senior Citizens for the 1990 Assessment Role: Income Percentage of Exemption Up t o $ 1 2 , 0 2 5 . 50% 12,525. 45% 13,025. 40% 13,525. 35% 14,025. 30% 14,525. 25% 15,025. 20% MOVED: TrriRj-gp eicchetti SECONDED: Trustee Alter VOTE: fi-0 �go^ Meeting Date: October 17, 1989 Resolution #: 10/126/89 Whereas: the next General Village Election for officers will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 1990; and Whereas: the Board of Trustees must designate by resolution and publish the offices which are to be filled in such election and the terms thereof, now, therefore, be it resolved: Section 1: That the Board of Trustees designates the following offices as vacant at the end of the current official year, to be filled at the Village election to be held on Tuesday, March 20, 1990 for the following terms: Three (3) Trustees— Two (2) Years Each Two (2) Trustees— One (1) Year Each Section 2: The Village Clerk is hereby directed to publish the resolution in full in the Daily News, a newspaper of general circulation within the Village of North Tarrytown. Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately. SO MOVED: Trustee Hvland SECONDED: Trustee Alter VOTE: 6-0 �0n Public Notice Village of North Tarrytown PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarry town will hold a Public Hearing on October 17, 1989 at 8:00 PM in Village Hall to exempt from Village taxes within the control of the said Board of Trustees to the extent of fifty per cent (50%) of its assessed value, properties owned by one or more persons sixty-five (65) years of age or over who comply with the provisions of said Section 467 as to occupancy, income, length of ownership and otherwise. Dated: September 16, 1989 By Order of the Board of Trustees Angela L. Everett, Deputy Village Clerk �PC^ TELEPHONE (914)631-0800 ACTING CHIEF JAMES P. BROPHY Police Stepartment Village of Jfortlf (BarrQtouin. N.fl. 10591 October 9, 1989 bject: Overtime for the North Tarrytown Police Dept. from Sunday,October 1,1989 up to and including Sunday,October 8, 1989. Officer SGT. SGT. SGT. SGT. SGT. SGT. SGT. OFF. OFF. OFF. OFF. OFF. OFF. TOTALS HAYWARD BOOTH HAYES FERGUSON WHALEN CAIXIERO SCHRANK BIRO HROTKO CAMP PELLEGRINO DICAIRANO COTARELO OT Hours In 8 6 8 1 2 9 1/2 4 4 4 1/4 4 8 1/2 3 62 1/4 At time and a 1/2 12 9 12 1 1/2 3 14 1/4 6 6 6 3/8 6 12 3/4 4 1/2 93 3/8 SUBMITTED, £uJb. to o.JJ^ i**>°J LIEUT. M,"SHAUGHNESSY OFF DUE 12 9 12 1 1/4 8 1/4 3 10 1/4 6 O 6 3/8 6 12 3/4 4 1/2 13 1/4 82 1/8 4 �c OP \ M E T ! UUUnOWN FIEE DEFMTMUR Fire Patrol Org. 1876 Pocantico Hook and Ladder Org. 1878 Rescue Hose Co. No. 1 Org. 1887 Union Hose Eng. Co. No. 2 Org. 1887 Columbia Hose Co. No. 3 Org. 1899 North Tarrytown. New York Richard N. Gross Chief Engineer John Dicairano First Assistant Chief Michael Whalen Second Assistant Chief October 11, 1989 To: Board of Trustees From: Fire Council At the regular monthly meeting of the Fire Council held on Tuesday October 10/ 1989 the following action took place: 1. Elected to active membership in Fire Patrol Co. No. 1, Keith Oakie, 95 Beekman Ave. , N. Tarrytown 2. Reinstated to active membership Columbia Hose Co. No. 3, John Frost,Jr, 7 Gesner place, N. Tarrytown. 3. Union Hose Co. No. 2 requests permission to take apparatus and chiefs cars to attend parade in South Amboy, NJ on August 4, 1990. 4. Union Hose Co. No. 2 requests 5 Year Exemption Certificate for the following members: L. Lee, J. ojito, and M. Valle. 5. Union Hose Co. No. 2 elected G. Ferguson. Warden, D. Gagliardi, Vice President. Thank you, Charles DePaolo Secretary, Fire Council � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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