https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/14757e62f19bfc0c8ebacf5a3d37c197.pdf 6bab7172f9f1d64238140e67dff13a29 PDF Text Text Iff A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown was held on Tuesday, December 3, 1991 at 8:00 PM. Present: Mayor Frank J. Rey James J. Timmings, III Morris Alter Sean Treacy James J. Nazemetz Michael Hyland John T. Hayes, Jr. (Arrived Late) Trustees William T. Regan, Village Administrator Robert W. Spencer, Village Attorney Mayor Rey called the meeting to order with a pledge to the flag. The Mayor asked that everyone remain standing for a moment of silence for Mary Minella, a long time resident who passed away recently. Also Present: Public Hearings-None Approval of Minutes Trustee Timmings moved to approve the minutes of November 19, 1991 as written, seconded by Trustee Nazemetz and motion carried 4-0. Approval of Warrants Trustee Timmings moved to approve the warrants and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills, seconded by Trustee Nazemetz. Discussion ensued. Motion was passed 5-1 with Trustee Treacy voting No because of his concern of overspending in certain line items with six months left in the fiscal year. Total of the General Fund is $68,921.48 and the Water Fund $5700.56. Communications, Petitions & Requests Mayor Rey received correspondence from Diane Prusak, a resident of Philipse Manor commending the Public Works department for the efficient way the leaves were removed this year. The Mayor was in receipt of correspondence from Halpern requesting an extension of the resolution approving the concept of their redevelopment plan to January 31, 1992. William Regan commented that the Village has received an award from the Westchester County Environmental Council for the most innovative recycling program in Westchester County for the composting of leaves. Public Comments Jim Donovan, resident of Philipse Manor, asked that the Board not extend the Halpern agreement but to consider letting it expire to let other developers have a chance. He also suggested that it go before the voters. w �I Mayor Rey presented Officer Robert Nevelus with a certificate for his outstanding job at the D.A.R.E. program. Miguel Jimenez and Don Caetano asked that the Board look into promoting Police Officer James Warren to Sergeant since he is top man on the list. Trustee Treacy commented that a black police organization, the Guardians had written to the Board regarding the same subject and the poor morale in the police department. Wallter Ceconi commented that he heard the morale in the police department was good and that any promotion at this time would not be advisable due to the concern of overspending. He also stated that the morale in the highway department was good and the leaf pick up has been the best it has ever been without overtime. Tom Wester, resident of Beekman Avenue commented that he and several others are forming a Peoples Independent Party because they want to see North Tarry town prosper. He read a long list of their proposed goals such as a community health care program and getting more residents registered to vote. Mr. Jimenez asked why the COC hasn't received any grant money from North Tarrytown. The Mayor stated that we gave $10,000. Mario Belanich commented that he felt the same way as Mr. Donovan did regarding the Halpern project. He wanted to know how much money is saved by recycling. Trustee Hyland stated that the savings is minimal but recycling will be mandated by the state sometime in 1992. Mr. Belanich also wanted to know why the James House at Phelps is tax exempt even though there are events catered there. The Village Attorney stated that in the discussions regarding the proposed new medical center at Phelps, the James House was also brought up with regard to their tax-exempt status. Bruce Morrison of Beekman Avenue commented that the parking issue in this village needs to be addressed. When a special event takes place, the method of notifying residents needs to be updated. Dr. Richard Sweet asked that the Board not incorporate any waterfront area for recycling purposes and suggested that the northeast corner of the village proper (site of old pump station) would be a good place for recycling purposes. James Donovan asked the Mayor what percentage of the village is considered tax exempt. The Mayor responded that prior to the reassessment, approximately 63% or 64% was not on the tax roll. Robert Spencer, Village Attorney, who is also the President of the Chamber of Commerce of the Tarrytowns encouraged the business community of North Tarrytown to join this organization. Trustee Treacy thanked the Chamber of Commerce for all their help on the UDC grant. A letter of appreciation will be sent to them. 2 �£'C Miguel Jimenez commented that: the new ordinance regarding the delis and restaurants has hurt many businesses like his own and asked the Board to consider changing it. Frank Rizzi asked about Halpern's proposed affordable senior citizen housing. Trustee Treacy commented that the proposed site is the corner of Cortlandt and Depeyster Street. Frank Rizzi commented that Trustee Treacy should not be a party chairman since he is an elected official. Trustee Treacy stated that although he wanted that particular section of the Ethics Code left in, the Board chose to delete it, therefore there is no reason for him not to be the party chairman. He said if any other Trustee proposed amending the code to preclude party officers from Village employment, he would support it. Don Caetano agreed with Trustee Treacy, but Walter Ceconi felt Trustee Treacy was not setting a good example. Mr. Vic Albanese asked if there will be any abatement given to Halpern; Trustee Timmings stated that there are no figures available yet. After more discussion on the Halpern project, Trustee Hyland moved to close the public comment section, seconded by Trustee Nazemetz and carried 5-0. Administrator's Report William Regan reported that on December 9th bids will be opened on the sale of the Water Department building. The Administrator read the Village Prosecutor's report. Resolutions- Attached Old Business Trustee Treacy reported that regarding the UDC grant, the Project Manager, Mr. Butler informed us that an informational hearing will be held on January 14, 1992 at 7:00 PM and the publication of such notice will be taken care of by them. Trustee Treacy moved that the informational hearing be held on January 14, 1992 at 7:00 PM in Village Hall, second by Trustee Alter and motion carried 6-0. New Business Mayor Rey appointed Trustees Hayes, Timmings and Alter as a steering committee to work with Sunny McLean and Cable TV. Public Comments Mr. Donovan complimented the Mayor and Trustee Hayes on their decision regarding the extension of the Halpern resolution. Mr. Caetano wanted to know where the proposed statue of the Headless Horseman was going to be put. Mayor Rey and the Trustees commented that they knew nothing about any statue. 3 �John Tucci of Pine Street asked that his letter be read regarding the sidewalk in front of his home. William Regan read the letter which states that Mr. Tucci wants the sidewalk continued past his house and that some residents have been encroaching on Village property. A letter will be sent to residents in that area regarding this situation. Executive Session Trustee Hyland moved to adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel and litigation, second by Trustee Timmings and motion carried 6-0. Discussion Sergeant. ensued on the upcoming retirement of a Police Discussion ensued on whether or not to pay the police their holiday pay before Christmas and the consensus of the Board was to follow the contract which states they receive this pay the last pay period in December. Trustees Timmings, Hayes, Nazemetz and Alter voting YES and Trustee Hyland voting NO. Short discussion ensued on a payment of a bill regarding a litigation matter. There being no further business, meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Angela Everett Deputy Village Clerk 4 �Z(F Meeting Date: Resolution #: 12/03/91 12/125/91 Be it Resolved the Board of Trustees authorizes the Mayor to sign Municipal Project Applications for NYS Division for Youth State Aid for Recreation Funding and Youth Services Funding for the Project Year January 1, 1992 to December 31, 1992. MOVED:Trustee Hyland Meeting Date: Resolution #: SECONDED: Trustee Timmincrs VOTE: 5-0 12/03/91 12/126/91 Be it Resolved the Board of Trustees authorizes the Mayor to sign the amended agreement with the County of Westchester for Community Development Block Grant funds under the Urban County Consortium Cooperative Agreement. MOVED: Trustee Timmincrs SECONDED:Trustee Treacy Meeting Date: Resolution #: VOTE: 5-0 12/03/91 12/127/91 Be it Resolved the Board of Trustees approves a Thirty Dollar ($30.) per month increase in the rental for 21 Beekman Avenue for the period January 1, 1991 through May 31, 1991. MOVED: Trustee Treacy SECONDED: Trustee Nazemetz Trustee Hyland voted NO. VOTE: 5-1 �Meeting Date: Resolution #: 12/03/91 12/128/91 Be it Resolved the Board of Trustees extends Resolution #07/94/91 (Halpern Redevelopment Plan) until January 31, 1992 (copy attached), and incorporating all the terms and conditions of said resolution herein. MOVED:Trustee Treacy SECONDED:Trustee Alter VOTE:5-2 Trustees Treacy, Alter, Nazemetz, Timmings and Hyland voted YES and Mayor Rey and Trustee Hayes voted NO on a roll call vote after the following discussion took place. Trustee Timmings commented that he felt there had been enough discussion and if we can , we should just send it to the lawyers and didn't feel another extension was necessary. Trustee Treacy stated that the developer has requested that we extend the agreement because he feels the legal rights that he has would be limited if we didn't do the extension. It is merely a formality and it doesn't stop the project but it does continue our attempts to get this preliminary redevelopment done. He believes that in good faith, the developer asked us to move forward on this resolution to extend it. It does no harm to extend it but if we don't extend it, who knows what might happen. Mayor Rey stated that it does do harm to extend it because it gives the developer the impression that we are in favor of it and will be accepting it and he repeated that he is not in favor of it and the Steering Committee's report has nothing in it which overwhelms him to the point where he would change his mind. There is absolutely no redevelopment of the blighted areas in the Village, these areas have been bypassed when they should have been addressed especially the areas of Cortlandt Street and Beekman Avenue. We will be spending another month with nothing coming back to us on that area of the Village. This has been his concern all along. Halpern has already had an extension and the Mayor felt that the delay has been purposely done by them. Trustee Treacy commented that it was our own attorney's inability to finish the document that caused the delay and felt that the Village has been dragging its feet, not the developer. The extension states that the Village is willing to go forward with the preliminary redevelopment agreement. We must draft the agreement to vote on it; what Halpern's attorney is asking us is to give them one more extension and we would have seme time to have our attorney come up with the new draft and the changes. Trustee Treacy commented that this would be the last extension that the Village would grant. Trustees Timmings and Nazemetz stated that before any answers can be given or decisions made, the environmental impact study must be seen and reviewed. Our Village Attorney stated that the Board cannot take any action unless they approve the environmental impact statement. �J3t - Meeting Date: •Resolution: 07/16/91 07/94/91 Resolved, the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown approve the concept plan designated previously by Resolution #10/125A/9O as the Halpern redevelopment plan. The foregoing is subject to completion of the following conditions all to the satisfaction of the Village of North Tarrytown: 1. The Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown appoint a committee for the purpose of additional negotiations. 2. That all disputes with respect to the payment of future legal fees for the attorney who will be representing the Village of North Tarrytown be resolved in all respects prior to further negotiations. . 3. The scheduling of a projected date for final execution and the commencement of a review process and such other business issues as the Mayor and Board of Trustees determine to be appropriate, 4. All the foregoing subject to review and approval by the attorneys for the Village of North Tarrytown. 5. This Resolution will expire by December 31, extended by mutual agreement by the parties. MOVED:Trustee Timminas SECONDED: Trustee Nazemetz 1991 unless VOTE: 6-0 �L. fry TELEPHONE (914)631-0800 JAMES P. BROPHY CHIEF OF POLICE % l^aixtt department tllage of pSarttf %uttiafmt$.% POLICE REPORT NOVEMBER 10591 1991 T o t a l Number Charged by P o l i c e : 1. Arrested 2. Summonsed 82 494 Total 576 V&T Moving Violations V&T Non Moving Violations D.W.I Crim Poss of weapon 4th, Dis Con, Crim Mischief 2nd Crim Poss Controlled Substance 7th, Crim Poss Drug Paraphenalia... Crim Mischief, Dis Con, Resisting Arrest Forgery 2nd,Crim Poss Stolen Prop, Petit Larceny Assault 3rd Disorderly Conduct Harassment Warrant State Pol ice Montrose Warrant Warrant Hastings Ossining PD, PD 63 2 3 Persons Charged with Crimes or Violations: 1. 2. 3. 4, 5, 6, 7. 8, 9, 10. 11. 12. 13. Total 82 �i 23JI I Parking Violations: 1. Metered Parking 2. Other Parking Violations, 87 407 Total 494 Investigations of Reported Felonies Investigations of Other Complaints Investigations of Auto Accidents Aiding of Injured at Accidents 8 236 20 5 Total Police Aid to Sick Persons Ambulance Requests. Responding to Alarms Arrests on Warrants «... Missing Persons., 0.A icorts _jecking 7 Dark Houses Other Calls for Assistance.... • Total 269 18 22 17 3 2 0 5 223 209 499 Respectfully Submitted, Oames Bropny Chief of Police �I MB mm > > ^ JAMES P. BROPHY CHIEF OF POLICE TELEPHONE (914) 631-0800 P % e of ?forff| farrgtofcit, £ $ . 10591 The Following Lists the Location of Alarms and the Number of Tines Responded to by the Officers of this Department during the Month Of NOVEMBER 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 49 Hemlock Dr Brostoff Cadillac Amenta Travel 3 Lakeview Ave Sleepy Hollow Restoration, NT Bank. , 7. 8. 9. 174 Millard Ave 201 Hunter Ave PMH-Robbins Nest 11. 10. 12. 13. 14 Palmer Ave.... 482 Bellwood Ave 565 Bellwood Ave 15 Evergreen Way. , � 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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