https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/270586fce77a1ca00d12c098391a4749.pdf c221ca250e2ba93278c33e6146fb24bf PDF Text Text 7tsD A Regular Meeting of t h e Board of T r u s t e e s of t h e V i l l a g e of North Tarrytown was held on February 5, 1991 a t 8:00 PM. Present: Mayor Gandolfo Trustee Cicchetti Trustee Alter Trustee Treacy Trustee Marren Trustee Rey Trustee Hyland Also Present: William T. Regan, Village Administrator John J. Hughes, J r . Village Attorney Mayor Gandolfo called the meeting to order with t h e pledge t o the flag. The Mayor asked t h a t everyone remain standing for a moment of s i l e n c e for the troops in the Persian Gulf. Public Hearing Mayor Gandolfo read the attached p u b l i c n o t i c e r e a a r d i i i g e t h i c s code. the Trustee Trsacj gave an overview of the proposed new ethics cod»=. commenting that our ethics code now dates back to 1970. he then read sections of the the proposed code and gave a brief summary. There were several comments from the public regarding this new proposed code. Mr. Donovan commented that he did not agree that we needed an Ethics Board to oversee our elected officials and others; he felt it was just another level of bureaucracy. Mr. Ugo Checchi felt this code would be too restrictive. Eileen Meade wanted to know why an Ethics Board was needed since everyone has their own code of ethics. A discussion ensued among the trustees, old code is very sketchy and new one is very clear and more specific. Trustee Treacy stated that there are many grey areas in decision making and the State level mandates an Ethics Board. Sometimes an employee needs direction on whether a decision is a conflict of interest, but the Board of Trustees is the ruling board. Mr. Galella felt that if this code was adopted it would be difficult to get volunteers to serve on different committees. Trustee Marren stated that the Board of Trustees needs more time to review this proposed code. Trustee Hyland moved to adjourn the hearing to the next meeting, seconded by Trustee Alter and motion carried 6-0. 1 tfH|||H||||a||n|HHHHHMHHH||HHBn|HHHHHBH^ I �Approval of Minutes Trustee Hyland moved to approve the minutes of January 22, 1991, second by Trustee Cicchetti and motion carried with Trustee Treacy abstaining. Trustee Marren asked that one addition be added under old business; that she requested that the Financial Ad hoc Committee report on their findings prior to any vote on the Halpern agreement we are going to be receiving shortly. Approval of Warrants Trustee Hyland moved to approve the warrants and authorize the treasurer to pay the bills, second by Trustee Alter and motion carried 6-0 after a brief discussion by Trustee Rey on the bills being paid to the engineering firm of Frederick P. Clark and Trustee Marren questioned the total amount paid for salt. Total of General Fund is $107,014.41 and Water Department total is $7852.31. Communications, Petitions & Requests The Deputy Clerk was in receipt of a letter from Town approving our request for twelve (12) voting machines. Clerk The Deputy Clerk was in r^v^-pt of av letter from Towne Tavern informing us of their qntent to renew their-liquor license. Mayor -Gandolfo was in receipt, of a ; letter from Jim. Warren,President of PBA. Will be discussed under new business. Mayor Gandolfo was in receipt of a letter -from Frank Arvan, Chairman of the Architectural Review Board with recommendations for changes or additions to the current code. The Mayor was in receipt of a check for $3,187.91 from Continental Cablevision covering their franchise fee taxes for the quarter ending December 31, 1990. Mayor Gandolfo was in receipt of a letter from the Westchester Developmental Disabilities Services Office regarding the Village's participation in the site selection process for potential community residences. This will be discussed at the next work session. Trustee Marren will follow up on this prior to the work session. The Mayor was in receipt of a letter of complaint attorney; will be discussed in executive session. from an A letter was received from Millie Barbella requesting that the Board officially approve a joint yearly celebration of the birthdays of our two villages with a yearly luncheon-dance held at the Tarrytown Hilton at no expense to our Board; Trustee Hyland so moved to approve this request, second by Trustee Alter and motion carried 6-0. 2 �r A preliminary redevelopment agreement between the Village and Halpern has been received by the Mayor; she stated that a meeting will be set up with Brown and Wood to discuss this. A report was received by Charles Manganaro, Engineers regarding the possible move of the Water Department to River Street. Relocation may be feasible if certain conditions are met. Public Comments Jim Donovan asked regarding the Halpern study, when would the draft of the proposal be made available to the public. The Mayor stated when the Financial Ad hoc committee presents their report to the Board. Walter Gregory addressed the Board regarding the towing contract with Stiloski; he stated that Stiloski does not have a safe storage area which is required for towed cars and that this should be checked into. Bruce Morrison of 95 Beekman Avenue asked if there was a three day notice required before towing cars; the Mayor stated she would check into it, but did not believe this was the case. With regard to revitalizat-*on of Beekman Avenue, he commented more, parking is needed and a more intense anti-litter campaign. Chick Galella suggested that the Board not pass the towing contract resolution until the storage problem is solved. Trustee Marren also stated that this contract should not be awarded until this issue is resolved. Mr. Galella also asked if handicapped parking spaces had been removed on the Avenue; the Mayor stated this was not the case. He questioned why we are picking up the garbage from Phelps. The Administrator stated that this was a trade off so that we could dump our leaves there for compost. Eileen Meade asked about the damage which was done on Devries Field by a police car. The Mayor stated that the officer was patrolling the area when the car got stuck in the mud. Trustee Alter stated that the field will be repaired by the Recreation Department employees and we are checking with the insurance company for possible reimbursement and progress on the field will not be delayed. Jim Donovan questioned the wording on resolution 2/20/91 regarding the $250,000. Mayor Gandolfo stated that this is not a grant; we are asking for a lump sum of money with no strings attached to help us offset the losses that we are seeing as a result of the P.I.L.O.T agreement with General Motors. Mr. Galella asked what the status was of the GM assessment negotiations. The Village Attorney stated that we are still working on it, but negotiations have been very tough. 3 �Hugh Jones of the Philipse Manor Beach Club asked when they could dump the dredged material in Devries Field. Trustee Alter stated that permission was never given to them to dump the material there; this material is not capable of absorbing water. After much discussion among the trustees and Mr. Jones, Mrs. Meade, Recreation Commission Chairman stated that Mr. Jones should meet with the Recreation Superintendent and Commission to discuss this matter further. There being no further comments from the public, the Mayor closed the public comment section. M a y o r s Report Mayor Gandolfo stated that she has received calls from the State and County Health Departments advising us that one of the homes on Kendall Avenue showed elevated mercury and lead levels. They would like to gain access to other homes to do testing to other homes in that area and will be sending out letters. The State Department of Health will be offering blood tests to residents of that area. There will be a meeting at some point to answer concerns of these residents. Administrator's Report The Administrator has draftpH ? document regarding a purchasing policy for the-Village. Will discuss in work session. The Building Inspector has received a letter from the architect of the Old Dutch Church requesting that we- waive the usual building permit fee because the Church is a National Historic Landmark. Discuss in work session. The Administrator reported that the Governor has presented his proposal for the State budget. The most significant effect is the reduction in state revenue sharing by 78% for towns and villages. He asked that the resolution regarding legislative proposal be amended to include a request that revenue sharing not be cut. He received the sales tax resolution from Westchester County Officials Association proposing to increase the sales tax to 7.25% for all towns and villages; a portion of that revenue will be prorated and distributed to each town and village. Trustees* Reports Trustee Treacy stated that there may be a need for blood due to the war and he is trying to get as many blood donors as possible. We need at least sixty names before someone will come to Village Hall to set this up. He urged anyone who could, to please sign up at Village Hall. 4 �m/y He reported that the Municipal Employees union negotiations are at a standstill. They will be meeting for the third time with a mediator. Health benefits seem to be the sticking point; if there is no agreement, negotiations will go to a legislative hearing. Trustee Treacy reported that he has been working with Teri Waivada on the commercial revitalization program. They have been working to put together a proposal for a facade improvement package from the UDC. He believes that North Tarrytown has a very good chance of receiving from $1000. to $7500. This is a 50/50 program with the store owners. Trustee Alter reported on recreation programs:Trip to the Ice Capades was held on February 1, softball managers meeting will be held on March 6th from 6PM-7PM in Village Hall, registration for Kidi Corner will be held on March 1st, baseball registration will be held on February 27 from 7PM-9:30PM and adult volleyball, youth basketball and floor hockey is in progress. Trustee Cicchetti reviewed the tim.e schedule for the preparation of the budget which comes "Prom the Office, of State Comptroller. The final census count for the Village is 8152 which is up from the.last census count which was-7994. Trustee Rey reported that bids have been received contractors for the painting of Union Hose. from paint Trustee Rey commented that he would like the meeting that was to be held with Dr. Nigro of Phelps on February 13 be postponed until discussion with the Fire Wardens. He understood that the Wardens turned the proposal down as presented to them. After a brief discussion, Trustee Rey moved to postpone the meeting with Dr. Nigro until further discussion with the Wardens, seconded by Trustee Marren and motion carried 6-0. Trustee Hyland reported on code enforcement: several violations are still pending in court. He entered the January Police Report in the record. On February 27th there will be a one time curbside pick-up of tires from residential areas only. Residents may drop off their tires at the River Street garage on the 25th and 26th if they wish. Trustee Marren reported that the Village Attorney has spent alot of time trying to talk to the .State and we still have not received written clarification as to the potential tax abatement for the home on 1 Evergreen Way. We are still trying to negotiate with them to get something in writing, hopefully within the next week. 5 �Resolutions-Attached On resolution 2/015/91 regarding the proposed sales tax amendment, there was much discussion. Mayor Gandolfo stated this is a resolution to be sent to our state representative, stating that we are in support of the sales tax being raised to 7.25%. Trustee Cicchetti stated that last year, we passed a resolution similar to this one when the legislature made a request based on the fact that they did not get enough support from Westchester contingents. The opposition has always been that we would support this only if it provides very strong provisions that the real estate property taxes be controlled. We also responded to a survey last year from the County Executive office and we repeated the same statement three times. Trustee Cicchetti's main concern was this resolution being passed without this strong emphasis in it. He wished to have this resolution amended to include relief to property taxes. Trustee Rey would like a clause stating that all attempts would be made to keep property taxes down. Trustee Marren commented. that the Board should draft our own resolution. Trustee Treacy stated that tuer-? should be a. sunset provision. Trustee Alter.commsntea that at a recent meeting with the County Executive, Andrew O'Rourke stated that he saw a stabilization of property taxes for about two years which inferred that after two years or sooner, we would have the same cycle. After further discussion, Trustee Rey moved to table this resolution, seconded by Trustee Marren and motion carried 6-0. Village Attorney will prepare a new resolution for the next meeting with those certain provisions listed. Old Business Mayor Gandolfo stated that the PBA is conducting a fund raiser in April and has asked the Village to buy an ad in their Journal. After a brief discussion on whether this would be a conflict of interest because the PBA is a union, Trustee Marren so moved, but no second to the motion was made. Trustee Marren asked what was being done about the old car behind Sleepy Hollow Restaurant; Trustee Hyland stated the Building Inspector is handling it. The Mayor had received a request from James Tierney that a cap be put on the senior citizen rental housing and passing along a tax exemption for that portion of the rental onto the property owner. After a brief discussion, Trustee Hyland moved to call for a public hearing on February 19th regarding this exemption, second by Trustee Alter and motion carried. 6 �70>P Discussion ensued on the report of Manganaro engineers regarding the feasibility of the move of the Water Department to River Street. Mayor Gandolfo asked that the trustees go down and see for themselves. Trustee Alter commented that he took objection to the the letter received from Julie Peacox, President of the Tarrytown School Board of Education stating that children of illegal aliens must be educated but that the issue of their legal or illegal status in the Village rests soley with the local Village government and not the schools. Trustee Rey contacted Joseph DeMelia regarding the audit and will meet with him on Friday. New Business The next work session will be held on February 12th, the next board meeting will be held on February 19th and Tax Grievance Day will also be held on February 19th from 4PM-8PM. Executive Session Trustee Alter moved to adjourn to executive session to discuss a police personnel matter, second by Trustee Cicchetti and motion carried. Discussion ensued on a hearing date for a police officer. - "" Discussion ensued regarding the present Sergeant and Lieutenant vacancies. Discussion ensued on a complaint received from an attorney. There being no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Angela Everett Deputy Village Clerk 7 �I Meeting Date: 2/5/91 Resolution #: 2/015/91 PROPOSED SALES TAX AMENDMENT RESOLUTION FOR WCMOA MEMBERBOARDS . WHEREAS, Towns and Villages in Westchester County are severely restricted in their revenue base, with real property tax as their main source of revenue constantly rising and putting a disproportionate burden on the already high cost of housing, and WHEREAS, The County Executive and Board of Legislators are advocating distribution of the major part of a new sales tax levy to the Towns, Villages.and School Districts, now therefore be it RESOLVED that the Village/Town of N°rth Tarrytown in concert with other villages and Towns in the Westchester County Municipal officials Association, Petition the Legislature of New York State to amond Article 29, 12623 of the Ta:r Law. entit3.ed "Disposition of fc-Y^TWr. from Sale^. and Use~Taxes Imposed byWe.stclies,t|r County "•-, to change the permissive* distribution of" sales tax revenues to Town, Villages and School Districts. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the state Assemblyman and to the State Senator of this District; to the County Legislator of this District; to lend our •„ support to the county Executive's Proposal, and BE IT ALSO FURTHER RESOLVED-, that notification of our action be forwarded to the Administrative Assistant of WCMOA, and to the news media of this district. MOVED:Trustee Cicchetti SECONDED:Trustee Alter RESOLUTION WAS TABLED. VOTE: �I wy Meeting Date: 2/5/91 Resolution #: 2/016/91 Be It Resolved, the Board of Trustees authorizes the Mayor to sign a contract with Frana Automotive, Inc., D/B/A Stiloski Towing, 112 Central Avenue, Tarrytown, NY to provide vehicle towing services for the Village for the sum of $9,000. per year from January 24, 1991 to January 23, 1992. MOVED:Trustee Alter _ _ _ _ _ _ SECONDED: Trustee Hyland — — — — — — — — — - VOTE: _ _ a _ _ _ _ _ - .nam After much discussion on this towing contract, Trustee Cicchetti moved to table this resolution, seconded by Trustee Alter and motion carried 5-1 with Trustee Treacy voting NO. After more discussion Mayor Gandolfo entertained a motion to continue with Stiloski Towing at least until the next Board meeting an not to disrupt the service; in the meantime the Administrator will check this out and discuss it at the work session. Trustee Hyland s<; ~,pved, seconded by Trustee Alter and motion carried 4-2 with TrijaLc^.s Treacy, Alter, Hyland and Cicchetti voting _"ES and Trustees Marren and Rey voting NO. Meeting Date: 2/5/91 Resolution #: 2/17/91 Be It Resolved, the Board of Trustees authorizes the purchase of a "switcher" to produce community access cable television programs in anticipation of receiving reimbursement via the NYS Legislature member item grant of $5000. MOVED:Trustee Hyland SECONDED:Trustee Cicchetti VOTE: 2-4 Discussion ensued on whether or not we would r e c e i v e reimbursement from the State. In light of what happened previously, there is no guarantee that the Village will receive this grant money. After more discussion, the resolution did not pass. Trustees Treacy and Alter voted YES and Trustees Hyland, Cicchetti, Rey and Marren voted NO. �Meeting Date: 2/05/91 • Resolution #: 2/18/91 Be It Resolved that the Assessor of the Village of North Tarrytown has prepared his Assessment Roll for the current year; and that said Assessment Roll has been filed with the Village Clerk at his office in the Municipal Building, 2 8 Beekman Avenue, North Tarrytown, New York, where it may be seen and examined by any person at all times during business hours between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM until the 19th day of February, 1991 and that on such day in the Board Room, Municipal Building, 28 Beekman Avenue, in.said Village, between the hours of 4PM and 8 PM, the Board of Trustees of said Village"and said Assessor will meet for the purpose of completing such Assessment Roll and of hearing and determining complaints in relations thereto, on the application of any person conceiving himself aggrieved thereby. MOVED: /.trustee Hyland Meeting Date: Resolution #: SECONDED : Trustee Ma-rrFm VOTE: 6-0 2/5/91 2/19/91 RESOLVED: That Election Inspectors be appointed to serve on Registration Day, Saturday, March 9, 1991 and/or Election Day,Tuesday, March 19, 1991 in accordance with Section 15-116 (1) of the Election Law. MOVED : Trustee HylmiH SECONDED : Trustee Alter VOTE : jH) �7*70 Meeting Date: 2/5/91 Resolution #: 2/020/91 Be It Resolved the Board of Trustees approves the following requests to be included in the Village's 1991 New York State Legislative Proposals: 1) $250,000 to offset losses from 1985 GM/Mt. Pleasant Industrial Development Agency P. I. L. 0. T. 2) $10,000 grant for the No. Tarrytown Municipal Television Center. 3) $5,000 Senior Citizens grant to continue programs. 4) A grant of $80,000 from New York State Department of Economic Development. 5) $20,000 Sign and Facade Improvement grant. 6) $10,000 grant for No. Tarrytown Volunteer Ambulance Corps for supplies and equipment. 7) A $20,000 grant, for th» Pumhape of a Fire Department Rescue Boat. 8) $5,000 grant program. 9) A $3,000 grant for the No. Tarrytown Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. to offset costs of Senior Citizens nutrition 10) Create a statewide revolving loan fund purchase of firefighting apparatus. 11) No cuts in revenue sharing. MOVEDSTrustee Hyland SECONDED: Trustee Alter program for the V0TE . 5-0 �I Public Notice Village of North Tarrytown PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 5, 1991 at 8:00 o'clock PM at Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, North Tarrytown, New York to hear and consider a proposed local law entitled " Ethics", which local law would replace in its entirety Chapter 19 of the Village Code and will impose rules for ethical conduct for officers and employees of the Village and serve as a guide for official conduct. All taxpayers, residents and oarties in interest are entitled to attend and be heard at this public meeting. By Order of the Board of Trustees Dated: January 28, 1991 William T. Regan, Village Clerk �11 TELEPHONE (914) 631-0800 Gabriel Hayes, Jr. Provisional Chief of Police Police Bspuvtmmt tillage of Nortfj OJarrrrtoiun. 8f.«. 1059i POLICE REPORT JANUARY 1991 Total Number Charged by Police: 1. Arrested 2 . Summonsed. 93 1251 Total 1344 Persons Charged with Crimes or Violations: 1. V&T Moving Violations 2. V&T Non Moving Violations 3. D.W.I 4. Crim Poss of Contriled substance 7th b. Crim Poss of Hypodermic Instrument 6. Att Burglary— Crim Pos»*< Kurglar tools—. Crim Mischief 4th— Crim Trespass 2nd 7. Menacing & Criminal Poss of a Weapon 4th •. , 8. Obstructing Gov't Administration 9. Assault 3rd 10 . Grand Larceny , 11 . Disorderly Conduct Total 81 1 2 1 1. ^ 1 1 1 1 3 93 �^ Parking Violations: 1. 2. Metered Parking Other Parking Violations ,..,.. i Total Investigations of Investigations of Investigations of Aiding of Injured 217 1034 • i i n ii 1251 Reported Felonies.... Other Complaints Auto Accidents at Accidents g 298 27 2 Total Police Aid to Sick Persons Ambulance Requests Responding to Alarms Arrests on Warrants Missing Persons D.O.A Escorts ,..,...... Checking 1 3 Dark Houses Other Calls for Assistance.,., i .I. 343 24 32 28 2 , 0 / • '. j^g 237 Total 50? Respectfully Submitted, Lt. Gabriel Hayes Provisional Chief of Police J> �I TELEPHONE (914) 631 -0800 °' B ^ L ^ L " ^ ^M**** Gabriel Hayes, Jr. Provisional Chief of Police lillag* af Nortij ©arrgtomn, H.$. 10531 THE FOLLOWING LISTS THE LOCATION OF ALARMS AND THE NUMBER OF TIMES RESPONDED TO BY THE OFFICERS OF THIS DEPARTMENT DURING THE MONTH OF JANUARY 1991 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12 . 13. 17 Pokahoe Dr 12 Birch Close 35 Beekman Ave Sleepy Hollow High School 239 No Broadway ATC Bldg 266 Palmer Ave Brostoff Cadillac Open Door Clinic 54 Beekman Ave. 265 Harwood Ave . , 27 Pokahoe Dr , Frank Chevrolet Valley St 457 liullwood Avu ' 487 Nunroe Ave , , 1 2 1 2 3 1 1 1 4 2 1 3 1 � 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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