https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/f2f813afc78a7fa853a8bd384c6cdaac.pdf 2130a1faba1f23db4858a111a6ecb9de PDF Text Text A Regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown was held on May 7, 1991 at 8:00 PM. Present: Mayor Rey Trustee Timmings Trustee Alter Trustee Treacy Trustee Nazemetz Trustee Hyland Trustee Hayes Also Present: William T. Regan, Village Administrator Robert J. Ponzini, Village Attorney Mayor Rey called the meeting to order with a pledge to the flag. Mayor Rey entertained a motion to move the Public Comment section to the beginning of the agenda; Trustee Treacy so moved, seconded by Trustee Hayes and motion carried. Public Comments Peter Kringas, 14 9 Webber Avenue, again pleaded with the Board to amend the NYS Emergency Tenant Protection Act. He reiterated what he had stated at previous meetings about the hardship on him and other landlords in his position. William Diament, Attorney representing the landlords of small buildings, commented that tenants could challenge landlords by asking them to produce records to the ETPA Board showing their losses. There could be a solution by passing the proposed resolution with certain agreements between landlord and tenants. Robert Friou an Attorney who is an advocate for poor tenants submitted the attached letter regarding some possible alternatives to amending this law. Mrs. Pauletti, co-owner of 190 Valley Street, repeated what she had stated at previous meetings ; she is losing money on this building and asked for the Board's help by amending this law. Mr. Diament stated that most of the suggestions made by Mr. Friou are not going to work. Mr. Friou stated that he would furnish additional information if needed to help both tenants and landlords. Miguel Jimenez representing the Spanish people of the Village asked the Board to please keep the ETPA law. There are many buildings with many violations and these people are paying large rents and felt that these people are being forced to move out of the Village. Mr. Kringas and Ms. Pauletti stated that they are losing money and can prove it. Ms. Pauletti commented the work done in their building is done in good faith and she is looking for help from the Board. Mr.Tierney, a tenant asked the Board not to pass this resolution. 1 �Mr. Jimenez stated that more than 50% of the apartments that should be under ETPA are not. Paul Brannigan of Century 21 commented that some buildings with six, seven or more units are selling for less than four and five unit buildings because of the ETPA regulations. Some owners are paying such high taxes and they cannot raise their rents. He also stated that North. Tarrytown did alot for the poorer people when urban renewal came in and other villages and towns fought it. Frank O'Brien commented that ETPA was primarily adopted to protect low income families and was intended for larger cities. Taxes on comparable buildings in Westchester are much higher and should not be included in ETPA. He recommended that ETPA be abolished completely. Mr. Demetrious Kringas also asked that the Board amend ETPA. Mr, Tony Iannarelli asked the Board to eliminate ETPA altogether; the cost of insurance, repairs, fuel etc. keep climbing and these landlords cannot afford to keep their buildings running. Mrs. Edna Belanich stated that she sympathized with those who are affected by ETPA but was opposed to the use of such words as ethnic, minority, etc. She asked that a decision not be based on emotions. Mayor Rey entertained a motion to close public comments section and the regular order of business be resumed, Trustee Hayes so moved, seconded by Trustee Timmings and carried. Trustee Treacy asked if we would resume other public comments; the Village Attorney stated that the public can speak at the next section of public comments. To clear up any misconception; the Village Attorney noted for the record that this was not a reopening of the public hearing; all the Board did was to change the order of the agenda to allow public comments by any members of the public who were here tonight. Most of the comments were on the one issue of the public hearing that was closed at the last meeting. Mayor Rey asked for a discussion by the Board on the Public Hearing. The Village Attorney stated that at the last meeting there was a motion to table; therefore if there is to be a vote, discussion or anything done, there must be a motion to remove it from the table. Trustee Hyland so moved ,second by Trustee Treacy and motion carried. Discussion ensued among the Trustees. Trustee Treacy commented that both tenants and landlords in the Village are worried about issues that are important to them and believes the resolution presented by Mr. Diament with certain additions would reach a middle ground that would affect all those concerned. William Regan stated that the minutes of the previous meeting reflect that Trustee Hyland made a motion to adopt the legislation as proposed on March 5, 1991 which reads: 2 �43 Be It Resolved the Board of Trustees schedules a Public Hearing for Tuesday, March 26, 1991 to consider amending the NYS Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974, Chapter 567- Laws of 1974 to apply only to those residential rental properties within the Village of North Tarrytown that contain ten or more rental units. Village Attorney commented that if the Board wanted to vote on something that is less restrictive than that local law, they can do so without renoticing and without having a public hearing, but voting on something more restrictive requires renotice of another public hearing. Trustee Treacy moved to amend the amendment that is on the table now so that the Board can discuss an equitable settlement between the landlords and the tenants, seconded by Trustee Alter. Trustee Treacy then read the following proposed amendment: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown does hereby amend the New York State Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974 Chapter 576-Laws of 1974, in such manner as the said enactment shall no longer apply to residential, rental units located within structures containing fewer than JH) such units; and for which such structures the owners thereof shall have undertaken the following steps: 1. Agreed in writing to enter into a written lease with the tenant in occupancy as of the effective date of this resolution for a period of 2_4 months at the present legal maximum rent. 2. Agree to enroll in a voluntary Association of owners in the Village of North Tarrytown organized for the purpose of insuring that no excessive above market rents shall be charged or collected; such organization requiring the approval of tha Board of Trustees with respect to its membership, organization, and standards. (Trustee Treacy suggested that the Mayor or one of the Trustees be on the Association.) 3. Such owner shall agree in writing not to apply this enactment as against any tenant who has been in occupancy for at least 5 years and who reached the age of 6j2. as of the date of this enactment. 4. The owner agrees in writing not to apply this enactment in such manner as to require a monthly rental in excess of one-third of the gross income of all persons regularly residing in the said unit. 5. Additional profits will be limited to 20% per year, 80% of increased rental monies will be used for improvements to the property. Discussion ensued. Trustee Hyland asked who would enforce this and what could be done if one landlord did not want to agree to these regulations? Trustee Treacy responded, the Voluntary Association would be the enforcer and that is why representation from the Board is very important; each landlord must agree to enroll in this Association and before the Board votes on this amendment, this type of Association must be in place. The Mayor 3 �\x\ commented the Village would then become an overseer. What power would the Board have if there was misrepresentation? Trustee Treacy stated that the Village could opt back into the ETPA. Trustee Timmings commented that he did not feel it was the Village's place to come between the tenant and the landlord. Trustee Treacy stated that the Board would not be an overseeing body; we would just have a membership in this association. He would get in touch with the Village of Bronxville to have their representative of the Association come and talk to us. Mr. Diament and Mr. Friou should attend a work session to discuss this further. After more discussion, Trustee Timmings moved to postpone any decision on the ETPA amendment as proposed originally until May 21, 1991 meeting, second by Trustee Alter and motion carried 5-0 with Trustee Hyland abstaining. A five minute recess took place. Public Comments Nicholas Cicchetti, a former trustee, commented that about a year ago the County introduced legislation to increase the County sales tax and the last board expressed their support and wanted to know if the current Board felt the same. Mayor Rey stated this Board does continue to support this legislation and we are waiting for our representatives in Albany to do something positive. Mr. Cicchetti hoped the Board would restate our support of this legislation and find out from Peter Sullivan why it's being held up in the Assembly. He suggested that a non-partisan citizen committee be formed to come up with recommendations as to how the Village should structure its finances in the future. Mayor Rey entertained a motion that the Board send a follow-up letter to the members of the Assembly restating our desire to have this legislation passed and include in the letter the tax increases which were forced upon the Village, Trustee Timmings so moved, second by Trustee Alter and motion carried 6-0. Approval of Minutes Trustee Hyland moved to approve the minutes of April 16, 1991 as written, second by Trustee Timmings and motion carried 6-0. Trustee Hyland moved to approve the minutes of the Special meeting of April 30, 1991 as written, second by Trustee Alter and motion carried 6-0. Approval of Warrants Trustee Hyland moved to approve the warrants and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills, second by Trustee Nazemetz and motion carried 6-0. Total of the General fund was $102,224.81 and the total of the Water Department fund was $18,953.64. Communications, Petitions & Requests Mayor Rey was in receipt of a letter from Mr. Czyz of Bedford Road requesting that a tree on the side of his house be checked for possible removal. Referred to Tree Commissioner. 4 �¥5 Mayor Rey was in receipt of a letter from Mr. Frandsen requesting that the Village review the Building Inspector's position. He was in receipt of a letter from Mr. Carismo of 256 Farrington Avenue requesting a curb be put in front of the Farrington House so that cars do not continue to park on the lawn. This will be referred to the Highway foreman and the Building Inspector. The Deputy Clerk was in receipt of a Public Hearing Notice addressed to the Village with regard to an appeal of Francisco Corona of 51 Gory Brook Road which is going before the Zoning Board on May 15th. Trustee Treacy read correspondence addressed to the Mayor and Board from Jerome Fine stating that he did not feel it was in the best interest of the Village to lose the services of Mrs. Lorenz, Secretary-Steno. He understands that this position is in conjecture at this time. Administrator's Report The Administrator reported that weather Beekman Avenue will begin on May 13 and on either side of Beekman Avenue approximately two days. Flyers will merchants will be notified. permitting, repaving on there will be no parking from 6AM to 4PM for be placed on cars and On May 15th at 9:30 AM a public auction of village vehicles will be held at the Village garage at River Street. At the Board's request the Administrator commented that he has written a letter to Senator Spano regarding payment in lieu of taxes on the property at 1 Evergreen Way. In response to this he has received a telephone call stating that for the 1991-92 taxes, payment will be as if it were still privately owned, thereafter, a figure of approximately $2500. in lieu of taxes was discussed. Registration for tot camp and day camp has taken place. Men's softball team registration is now in progress. Further information can be obtained by calling Recreation department. We anticipate softball games will be played on Devries Field within a week to ten days. With regard to the Street Festival, a committee should be appointed by the Mayor as soon as possible. Mayor Rey commended the Fire Department and Ambulance Corp. for the lives which were saved due to their quick response to a gas leak at the old Alter's Bakery on Cortlandt Street. Resolutions- Attached Old Business Trustee Treacy stated that at the meeting held with our attorneys last week, it was mentioned that a date would be set for the new Trustees to meet with Halpern to discuss the project. Mayor Rey / 5 �\ & stated that the Trustees are meeting tomorrow and it could be discussed at this time; we are also awaiting a response from Halpern's attorneys on the changes. Mayor Rey stated that there was a petition from the senior citizen tenants of the Van Tassel asking the Board to opt into the senior citizen renters exemption. Will be discussed at the next work session on May 14th. Trustee Alter stated that the Citizen Committee would like to attend a work session to discuss their objectives. Mayor Rey has received a request from the Community Opportunity Center to come before the Board at the next work session to discuss their objectives. Trustee Hyland made a suggestion that we have auxiliary police direct traffic the night of the Westchester Municipal Officials Dinner which we are hosting at the James House, also that we could invite the Fire Chief, Police Chief, Auxiliary Police, etc. Mayor Rey sent a letter of thanks to the Auxiliary Police, Recreation and Fire Departments thanking them for their help on Sunday, May 5th when the New York Regiment held their Memorial Service at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. New Business The next work session will be held on May 14, 1991. Trustee Treacy read into the record the attached Editorial regard Robert Friou. Public Comments Jim Tierney addressed the Board stating that a few months ago he asked the Board about having senior renters not pay for certain improvements if they were within a certain income level.Many communities have already approved this exemption. The Mayor stated the Board will review it at the next work session and he will contact Mayor Pilla to find out the details. Executive Session Mayor Rey entertained a motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, Trustee Timmings so moved, second by Trustee Alter and motion carried. Discussion ensued on the Municipal Employees Unit and personnel matters in the Police Department. Resolution #05/67/91 was discussed and passed. (Attached) There being no further business, Trustee Hyland moved to adjourn the meeting, second by Trustee Treacy and motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Angela Everett, Deputy Village Clerk 6 ! �47 Meeting Date: 5/7/91 Resolution #: 5/65/91 Be It Resolved the Board of Trustees authorizes the Mayor to sign the attached agreement for legal services as Village Attorney with the firm of Maroney, Ponzini and Spencer, 14 North Broadway, Tarrytown, New York. MOVED: Trustee T.imming,s ..SECONDED:Trustee Alter V0TE._^I0 Meeting Date: 5/7/91 Resolution #: 5/66/91 Be It Resolved that the Board of Trustees authorizes Mayor Frank Rey to be signatory on the Village accounts with the Bank of New York, Union State Bank and First National Bank of North Tarrytown. MOVED* Trustee Nazemetz SECONDED:T r u s t e e Timmings VOTE: 6-0 Meeting Date: 05/07/91 Resolution #: 05/67/91 Be It Resolved: the Board of Trustees authorizes a salary increase of $2500. per year effective April 18, 1991 for Jamie Petranchik for assuming additional duties related to the Village's in-house collection of fines and penalties. Said increase to remain in effect as long as additional duties are performed. MOVED : Trustee Hyland SECONDED : Trustee Hayes VOTE: 6-0 �\ & MARONEY PONZINI & SPENCER A T T O R N E Y S & C O U N S E L O R S AT LAW \A NORTH BROADWAY TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK 1 0 5 9 1 TELEPHONE!: ( 9 1 4 ) 6 3 1 - 1 1 7 6 FAX: ( 9 14) 6 3 1-23 8 4 THOMAS W MARONEY ROBERTJ PONZINI ROBERTW SPENCER* LARCHMONT O F H C E I S 9 0 PALMER AVENUE LARCHMONT, NY 1 0 5 3 6 (914) 0 3 4 - 0 1 0 0 LYNN P. TARREl.L REGINA r KELLY • BRIAN 0 MURPHY JOSEPH A. STARGIOTTI* MARIANNE STECICH CONNECTICUT OFFICE 4 6 0 SUMMER STREET. 4 T H FLOOR STAMTORD. CT O 6 9 0 I (203) 3 5 Q O 0 O 6 COUNSEL THOMAS R. CONSTABILE. JR. MARK L. OAVIES JOHN C. POLERA JOSEPH E. ST. ONCE •ALSO ADMITTED IN CT • ALSO ADMITTED IN NJ • • ALSO ADMITTED IN CT, OC AND FL March 27, 1991 Village of North Tarrytown 28 Beekman Avenue North Tarrytown, New York 10591 Attn: Hon. Frank Rey Mayor Dear Mayor Rey: Our our for the firm is pleased to be informed that the Mayor has retained firm as Village Attorney for the Village of North Tarrytown the year 1991-92. We would offer to provide the services on following terms and conditions: 1. An hourly retainer of ninety five ($95.00) dollars per hour payable in monthly installments on or about the first day of each month, commencing April 2, 1991. 2. In return for this retainer, our firm will provide all counsel required by the Mayor, the Board of Trustees, the Village Manager, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Planning Board, the Village Treasurer, the Village Assessor, the Village Clerk and such other official parties as you and/or the Village may direct. 3. A member of our firm will attend all regular, special and executive sessions of the Village Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Board. Work Session will be attended only on a need basis. 4. In addition to attending the meetings and preparing the same and providing counsel at same, the above retainer shall cover the following services rendered at the request of any of the parties referred to in " 2 " , above: drafting and/or recodifying local laws and ordinances �Village of North Tarrytown March 27, 1991 Page 2. 5. written opinions and memoranda as requested by the above parties drafting ordinary business documents, including deeds, contracts, leases and the like researching legal matters as requested You will provide us with the following: - - reimbursement of all out-of-pocket expenses, including fees and expenses of witnesses, photographs, printing and stenographer's minutes, surveys, title reports, searches and appraisals. Whenever possible, our firm will present all such proposed expenditures to the Village Board and/or the Village Manager in advance supplies as necessary reimbursement for our firm's minor service related expenditures, including postage, photocopying and v/ord processing on briefs and appellate documents. Such will be presented without profit increments on the month following use. 6. Should the Village become a party defendant in a civil and/or criminal proceeding, or should the Village wish to seek redress as a party plaintiff or intervenor, our firm will prosecute or defend claims pursuant to the following additional fee schedule: For all $125.00 For all $125.00 In-Court services at an hourly rate of per hour Out-of-Court services at an hourly rate of per hour 7. Our firm pledges to use its best professional efforts on your behalf and as cost-effective methods as possible. In addition, all litigation matters will be reviewed in advance with both the Village Manager and the Mayor and/or his designee to determine the cost effectiveness of each litigation proposed or pending. 8. The same litigation fee structure should be agreed to be any outside counsel as a condition of employment. In the unlikely event we are forced by circumstances to use outside counsel for nonlitigated matters, my respectful suggestion is they sign in advance a special retainer agreement with fee limits. �«p.. Village of North Tarrytown March 27, 1991 Page 3. If the foregoing is acceptable to you, please sign the copy of this letter and return it to me at your earliest possible convenience, Naturally, it will be necessary to appoint our firm Village Counsel and approve this retainer agreement by the appropriate resolution. A copy of this retainer agreement should be maintained as part of the official Village file for scrutiny and examination by your auditors and the State Department of Audit Control. Thank you for the opportunity to serve the Village. I trust our services will be rendered to your complete satisfaction. Very truly yours, MARONEY) PONZINI/fi^SPfeNCER, ESQS . Robert J. Ponzini RJP/bak Agreed and Accepted: THE VILLAGE OF NQRTH, TARRYTOWN By: <T77s �51 R o b e r t E. F r i o u 114 Kelburne Avenue North Tarrytown, NY 10591 (914) 631-4361 May 7, 1991 To; The Mayor and Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown at a meeting May 7, 1991 Regarding: Consideration of modification of impact of ETPA. I am speaking to you as a long term resident of this Village. I am not here tonight to advocate the position of any tenant group. It is true that clients of mine would be affected by the change now being proposed to the ETPA. But I am not here as their lawyer; tonight I am speaking for myself. I do have an interest in protecting low income housing and low income tenants. I have pursued that interest during my entire residence in this Village. I believe I have followed a rational and moderate course. I respect the rights of both tenants and landlords. It is my experience that usually landlords have the edge over low income tenants; my professional advocay has been for tenants — I cannot go on both sides of that fence. The Emergency Standard The ETPA is a State law which has been in effect for a long lime. It prevents haste in landlord tenant relations. It provides a state policy of strong support for tenants rights in a structure which is intended to provide standards of Adde application which should protect landlord's reasonable expectations. Hasty and arbitrary actions by landlords or tenants then should not be the basis for disposition of individual cases. The ETPA is applicable w h e n there is a housing emergency in a community. A housing emergency may be defined as a vacancy rate of less than 5%. There is such an emergency in North Tarrytown, in low income housing. There is such an emergency in Westchester County. There is such an emergency in N e w York City. The emergency rules protect the community against loss of housing which, already in crisis, is needed if we are to have low-income people live in our communities. These tend to be immigrant families — labor pool entry level people. A concept under which families with lower incomes must live, say, in Putnam County, or further away, is simply not a realistic concept for our community. - 1 - �*v For this reason, and out of simple human compassion, I advocate the ETPA. Many families here in North Tarrytown are protected by this law. Chipping away at its protection would simply add to the vast' numbers of homeless people -- at increasing cost to the taxpayers. The Public Cost of Homelessness We need not support programs for low income housing purely out of compassion or sympathy. The cost to each of us as taxpayers is relevant to y o u r considerations. N e w York City and Westchester County do have a crisis of homelessness similar in size to that of some third world countries. A man I met in Albany last week — one a young and brilliant young lawyer working in this field - had just returned from N e w Delhi. He said that the homeless situation an New York City and N e w Delhi appeared visually to be much the same. That is an indictment of past housing development policies. Westchester County has a homelessness crisis perhaps larger than New York Cities. Here the homeless are not sleeping subways — we don't have subways; but our homeless are stacked in motels in places like Elmsford. The cost of this crisis is enormous. We the taxpayers carry that cost. W h e n a landlord complains about our Village taxes keep in mind that eliminating ETPA protection will make a number of people homeless at significant cost to the public. A n d we are that public. The newspaper article by Mr. Bandler quoted a landlord as complaining that she could not raise her fees from $350 to $400 for certain size apartments. She wants to renovate and charge $900. I assure you gentlemen that I k n o w many sober, hardworking, tenants in this Village who cannot afford a $900 apartment even w h e n working two or more jobs a day. To raise thos? rents of hers to that higher level, more than a 100% increase, will directly create homelessness. Achieving a Competence Level for Landlords Not eveiyone is competent to operate low income housing. Special competence is essential to success! How to achieve economy in all systems; h o w to achieve income maximization through creativity; h o w to gain responsible, cooperative effort from all tenants — not everyone is expert in all these necessary skills! High expectations of landlords may easily be dashed. That is the free market of investment in low income housing — a field fraught with difficulty, subject to public interest regulation; with high requirements on delivery of services and low expectations for profitability. Caveat - 2 - �J3- emptor! Landlords who are not competent to operate low income housing should not expect the law to be changed to provide them with succor. Landlord's w h o expect to drive through loopholes and then find there is no loophole should not expect the law to be changed to relieve them' of the burdens of investment in difficult situations. Landlord's who invest knowing that properties are subject to a public interest and regulation should not expect to be relieved when the difficulties become insurmountable. Landlord's should expect to be held to responsible actions and tenants to cooperation and responsibility in the common interest. Going back to the lady who wants to increase rents from $350 to $900: should we not think very carefully about filling that landlady's wish to more than double her rents. I suggest that we should move with caution while recognizing that she may need a sympathetic, knowledgeable, support system to help her find her way. I say to her: I am not your enemy, I think there is help at hand. The Availability of Alternatives to Ownership and Operation by Sole Landlords Last week I visited Albany to receive an award which I accepted with considerable humility. The lawyers present included many brilliant lung lawyers working on new options for low income housing. \ When I described our situation in this Village those young public spirited lawyers urged me to visit the Community Development Legal Assistance Center (CDLAC), in which they work, to receive an infusion of their expertise. That expertise reveals alternatives to the ownership and operation of low income properties by sole landlords who may be more money oriented than creative. Projects the CDLAC helps develop include Mutual Housing Associations and Cornmunity Land Trusts. These are legal entities in which low-income cooperative or rental apartment buildings band together to provide common services and democratic management. They also provide a legal structure that assures long-term affordability of the buildings they include. CDLAC also provides legal help for not-for-profit organizations seeking to develop permanent low-income housing. The Federal low-income housing tax credit, provided for by the Tax Reform Act of 1986, allows certain investors to take tax credits based on their ownership of low- 3 - �I I <o A income housing projects. CDLAC provides co-counsel with pro bono attorneys to set up organizations in which the for-profit owner -- such as those wishing to change our local law — may become a general partner with not-for-profit tax syndicated projects. Corrimunity Capital Bank. CDLAC has helped to create a special bank providing capital for low income housing. Low-income cooperatives are another approach that can work if guided by the right people. No doubt I could go on to discuss even more of these highly innovative approaches which deal with creative methods of saving low income housing by other means than simply taking it all out of the pocket-books of tenants or landlords. Useful alternative approaches can be found working n o w right here in Westchester County. There are organizations which will take over low income projects, repair them and operate t h e m in an economical manner. It takes very special knowhow and creativity to do this. Such an organization is WestHab in Elmsford. An organization such as WestHab has very specialized know-how. It has very specialized personnel. It is not an amateur landlord. It is a fully professional organization that can take over low income properties, put them in shape, keep the rent levels reasonable, live with the ETTA, keep low income properties on the Village tax rolls. Landlords! If you need advice it may be at hand; if you need a partner with specialized know-how one may be found. Within the above options we can see the possibility of management and other guidance and support for landlords. The first step for the landlord need not be a cry for public support. My Tentative Proposals I earnestly recommend that this Board consider the following steps in lieu of hasty destruction of protective legislation designed at the State level and in effect for many years: 1. Form a Low Income Housing Commission. The purpose of the commission would be to inventory low income apartments in the Village (this may have been done), determine the vacancy rate (this not just a matter of counting empties), investigate landlord (and tenant) complaints, determine whether they have substance, or are the result of a need for creative support in the particular market place. - 4 �2. At the request of landlords investigate particular cases of claimed begelct by the Housing Division and determine if advice, assistance, or even intervention, w o u l d be warranted. 3. Try to determine whether innovative low income housing approaches w o u l d be of help to landlords and tenants. 4. Let that commission keep the Mayor and Board informed for a year, say, w h e n there would be evaulation. 5. The commission need not be impartial but should be balanced so that landlords and tenants have reasonable and fair representation. Conclusion This preliminary report is somewhat hastily prepared. Some of the statements I h a v e made are subject to review and perhaps to modification. If you have interest in these thoughts I should like to have leave to improve and clarify any points I have made. Thank you for your time. — Robert E. Friou �<*> dC^v>,. flex. v ... . ^., C* « wtAjLLAk/xO lXlSKA£>*.klg. Lawyer Friou is a fine role model I AVhat a credit Robert E. Friou } is to the legal profession. j There is no better evidence of ;; the fine contributions the White i Plains lawyer continues to make ;• than an award he was presented .-•last week by the 57,000-member • New York State Bar Association. Friou was one of 12 lawyers statewide named winners of the bar's 1991 President's Pro Bono Service Award. The award goes to lawyers who donate civil legal ervices to the poor and elderly* Friou, who has practiced law JgSfor 51 years, has worked as a ^volunteer lawyer at Westchester ^ L e g a l Services for the past two Shears, handling dozens of housing ^disputes. His work has helped *J|k ee P roofs over the heads of scores "' of poor families on the brink of homelessness. Don't think that Friou just started helping the poor since his retirement. He has been actively involved in pro bono cases for most of his career. In fact, during World War II, he helped start the U.S. Army's first pro bono program at Aberdeen, Md. He later donated.his services to the poor as a member of a New York City corporate law firm and as the head of his own firm in Westchester. How refreshing. That is particularly true when you consider that the state's highest ranking judge, Sol Wachtler, is threatening to force lawyers to accept pro bono cases if they continue to ignore the poor's increasing need for legal services. Take a bow, Mr. Friou. �51 ! "\ ••mi 3 TELEPHONE (914) 631-0800 Gabriel Hayes, Jr. Provisional Chief of Police tillage of Stortit Qfarrtrtmun. J O . 10591 POLICE REPORT 1 T o t a l Number C h a r g e d by P o l i c e : 1. Arrested 2. I Summonsed 99 , 1322 Total Persons 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 1421 Charged w i t h Crimes o r V i o l a t i o n s * : V&T Moving V i o l a t i o n s V&T Non Moving V i o l a t i o n s , D.W.I , Robbery 3 r d , Crim P o s s S t o l e n P r o p e r t y 4 t h B u r g l a r y 2 n d , Crim P o s s S t o l e n P r o p e r t y 5 t h A s s a u l t 3rd 79 3 1 1 2 3 Petit Larceny, Crim Poss Stolen Property 5th, Criminal Tmpcr.snnnt1.on 2nd Criminal poss Contolled Substance 7th Criminal Trespass 2nd Harassment, Obstructing Gov1 t Admin Warrant NT- Harassment, Menacing Warrant NT- Violation of Probation Warrant TT- Petit Larceny , V0- Soliciting without permit 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 , Total 99 �s* Parking Violations: 1 . Metered Parking 2. Other Parking Violations , ,..,.. Total Investigations of Investigations of Investigations of Aiding of Injured Reported Felonies Other Complaints Auto Accidents at Accidents 513 809 1322 «... 11 292 10 1 «. t Total Police Aid to Sick Persons Amb ulance Requests Responding to Alarms Arrests on Warrants Missing Persons D.O.A Escorts < C h e c k i n g 13 Other Calls Dark Houses for A s s i s t a n c e 314 25 26 26 3 0 0 4 .............. • '. 180 £27 Total 491 Respectfully Submitted, Lt. Gabriel Hayes Provisional Chief of Police �3), TELEPHONE (914) 631-0800 Gabriel Hayes, Jr. Provisional Chief of Police tillage of Nortl| QJarrgtotun. #.$. 10591 THE FOLLOWING LISTS THE* LOCATION OF ALARMS AND THE NUMBER OF TIMES RESPONDED TO BY THE OFFICERS OF THIS DEPARTMENT DURING THE MONTH OF APRIL 1991 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 141 Weber Ave 12 E v e r g r e e n Way 11 P o k a h o e Dr 174 Millard Ave 15 Evergreen Way 262 Farrington Ave 239 No Broadway ATC 59 Fremont Rd Sleepy Hollow Restoration, Frank Chevrolet Valley St, Brostoff Cadillac , 457 Bellwood Ave Bakery 180 Valley St SHHS Rm 25S 14 Evergreen Way 11 Highland Ave 9 Evergreen Way NT Bank � 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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