https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/f45a4426ffb03693f7fa83de6b18fc26.pdf 65af9adada90afed9d9c2aed20296777 PDF Text Text A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown was held on Tuesday, March 5, 1996 in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, North Tarrytown, New York at 8:00 PN. Present: Mayor Sean Treacy John T. Hayes, Jr. Michael Hyland Scott P. Horecky Jose Blanco Morris Alter Richard C. Sweet Trustees Also Present: Linda E. David, Village Administrator Donal M.Walsh, Jr. Village Attorney Mayor Tveacy called the meeting to order with a pledge to the flag. Trustee Horecky moved, second by Trustee Alter meeting,motion carried. to open the board Public Hearing Mayor Treacy read the attached public hearing notice. Trustee Sweet moved, second by Trustee Horecky to open the public hearing, motion carried. George Hritz, Chairman of the Planning Board, commented that there are two Democrats and two Republicans on the Planning Board now and they all work very well together. This is an excellent Board. Frank Rey asked for an explanation of this proposed change. Trustee Sweet gave a brief explanation where he explained that they just want the appointment powers to the Planning Board returned to the Board of Trustees. Mayor Treacy commented that there were not many people who appeared to discuss this and he received no letters pertaining to this proposed change. Chick Galella wanted to know why it wasn't on the March ballot. The Mayor responded that the trustees were given information but did not follow proper procedures and it was never discussed at a work session. Don Caetano asked why this wasn't brought up before. Trustee Sweet commented that at the time in November he asked the Village Attorney if it would be ready for the March election, and Don Walsh verbally told him everything would be ready for March. He commented that the duty of the Administrator is to prepare resolutions, ordinances and local laws for consideration by the Board of Trustees and felt that this was not done in this particular instance. 1 �Trustee Sweet commented he had no intentions of running for a higher position, he simply wants to change the method of appointment and thinks the people should make this decision by voting on the referendum. Linda David commented that she always worked with the Board, the Mayor, the attorney and the staff to develop whatever goals and projects the Board wanted to accomplish and felt that those comments and allegations were off base and took exception to them. She has worked diligently to get this referendum to this point again. Trustee Horecky commented that he reviewed the minutes of the State Legislature and it shows that the Board of Trustees in Elmsford acts as the Planning Board. Donal Walsh commented that in his opinion, the State decided because the Mayor acts as the Chairman of the Planning Board, they would pass that appointment power onto the Mayor. Mayor Treacy gave an explanation of the reason for the change in the law that was made in 1993. Because there was a problem, the State stepped in. There being no further comments, Trustee Sweet moved, second by Trustee Horecky to close the public hearing,motion carried. Approval of Minutes Trustee Hayes moved, second by Trustee Sweet to approve the minutes of February 20, 1996 with one minor correction by Trustee Horecky; on page 4, third para from the bottom, "Trustee Horecky will be meeting with Joe DeFeo and Henry Atterbury at Barnhart Park to get the new parkland in shape". Motion carried 5-0 with Trustee Alter abstaining. Approval of Warrants Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Hayes to approve the warrants and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills. Discussion ensued. Trustee Hyland asked the Administrator if any vendor has ever gotten paid in advance and if at any time in the past year or so has the village been refused any salt deliveries because thevendor was not paid. The Administrator commented that she would have to check. Trustee Hyland stated that he already checked and for the record, at no time did any vendor get paid in advance and at no time were any salt deliveries refused. Discussion ensued on several bills such as off-street parking, contingency, etc. Motion carried 5-1 with Trustee Hyland voting no. Total of the General fund is $60,515.59, Water fund total is $2,746.34 and the Capital fund total is $2,398.64. Public Comments-Agenda Items Trustee Hayes moved,second by Trustee Alter to open the public comment section, motion carried. Chick Galella commented on resolution #02/20/96 for the transfers from contingency. Don Walsh commented that lawsuits against the village are not part of his contract and when he has to defend the village in many lawsuits, he submits a bill. 2 �Frank Rizzi wanted to know if the attorney who was present at village hall the day of the filing of the independent petition was paid extra. Donal Walsh stated that he did not charge the village for this. Frank Rey asked about resolution #03/24/96 and thought this was done at the last meeting. Linda David gave an explanation on why that resolution was not valid and had to be done again. Trustee Hayes moved, second by Trustee Horecky to close the public comment section, carried. Resolutions-Attached Public Comments Trustee Horecky moved,second by Trustee Blanco to open the public comment section, motion carried. Mario Belanich asked the Board to consider reducing the number of Board members to five as so many other villages have. He asked that this be placed on the ballot for the next election. Mayor Treacy stated that we will discuss this at the next work session, although reducing the number of trustees would not really be for cost savings. Chick Galella commented as a trustee of the Immaculate Conception Church, he wanted to thank Joe DeFeo and the Public Works crew for the tremendous job they did during the recent storms. They helped the church greatly the day they had two funerals. He asked that the Board give the public works department the equipment they need at budget time. Mr. Galella asked that the debris at 230 N. Washington Street be removed, it's been there quite awhile. The Mayor commented that the owner is an absentee landlord and has been cited for this. Mr. Galella commented that at the last election, he worked as an election inspector in the tenth district and did not appreciate being harassed and will not be subject to harassment by anyone. Frank Rizzi stated that he agreed with Mario Belanich regarding reducing the number of members on the Board. Frank Rey commented that he was happy that the Board approved the appointment of the police officer but wished that the two members who voted no would reconsider so as to make it unanimous. Trustee Blanco commented that it was nice that the Mayor voted in favor of hiring this police officer, but felt that the reason he did so was because this gives him the option of bringing up the vote again at a future date. Clay Tiffany, a reporter on a cable show, asked the Mayor questions regarding the tickets given for snow removal and other questions and a heated discussion between the Mayor and Mr. Tiffany ensued on many items. 3 �Mr. Galella asked the Mayor why someone doesn't attend the 6M meeting with him. The Mayor commented that the Administrator and our attorney Steve Kass attends these meetings and that he brings the trustees up to date after the meetings. Frank Rey commented that during the railside negotiations the Administrator went with him and he brought the board members up to date afterwards. That was just a local issue, it did not compare with the GM issue. Mr.Rizzi asked why the Mayor made the statement that none of the trustees were qualified to attend these meetings. The Mayor responded that can you imagine having trustees at the GM meeting with the way they behave at our regular meeting. Mr. Tiffany continued with his remarks. Miguel Jimenez commented that Mr.Tiffany insulted him on public television. Marc Arduino commented that public comments should be at the end so that important items can be discussed. Mr. Caetano commented if Mr. Tiffany had a right to attend our meetings. The Mayor responded yes. There being no further comments, Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Sweet to close the public comment section. Old Business Mayor Treacy commented that on February 27, 1996 a special meeting was held for the purpose of discussing the extension of the Tolling Agreement with General Motors. Steven Kass, the attorney representing us was present at that meeting to explain the reason the Board needed to extend this agreement. The Mayor gave a brief explanation on why this had to be done. New Business-Nona Mayor's Report Mayor Treacy reported that we were able to receive additional grant monies of $100,000. from the County of Westchester for the Community Development Block Grant program. We can now do the sidewalks on both sides of Cortlandt Street. Mayor Treacy commented that he and Linda David met with officials of the NYS Department of Transportation regarding the new Sleepy Hollow Landing park. We will receive $200,000. ISTEA grant and another $200,000. from the County. It is very possible that we will also receive an additional $400,000. for access into the GM site. Assemblyman Brodsky was very successful in getting us the left turn green arrow into Pierson Avenue. 4 �Trustee Reports Trustee Hayes commented that he did not have any minutes from the February 15th Library Board meeting yet and no date has been set as yet for the March meeting. Florence Kane has written to the Administrators of both villages regarding the cost of the roof repairs to the library. Linda David has written back to Mrs. Kane requesting more information on the roof repairs. With regard to the Senior Outreach program; a luncheon was held for the seniors at the Van Tassel where the third grade students of Morse school read poems. There is a program now whereby students are making calls to seniors to check on them and see if they need anything. He still has no date for the senior program on italian culture. Trustee Hayes reported that a Black Women's Health Conference will will held on March 21st at the Zion Church. Trustee Hayes reported that the meeting with the Fire Council to be held on February 27 was canceled due to the death of Debbie Appolonio. This meeting will be rescheduled. Mayor Treacy asked that everyone remain standing for a moment of silence for Debbie Appolonio. Trustee Hayes read the February fire report. He will be meeting with members of Union Hose on March 14 at 7 PM to discuss issues concerning Union Hose. Trustee Hayes read correspondence from the Fire Council regarding membership. Trustee Horecky moved, second by Trustee Alter to approve these actions, motion carried. Trustee Hayes read correspondence from Richard Gross, Chair of the N. Tarrytown Parade Committee requesting the use of village streets, placing of banners and the use of the old Duracell lot for their upcoming parade and carnival to be held on June 26th. (Discuss at next work session) Trustee Hyland commented that with regard to being informed about meetings with GM, the Board is told after it has been in the newspaper. Trustee Hyland commented on his reasons for voting against the transfer resolution stating he was against the transfer of funds from the contingency line. As far as the changes proposed as to the appointments made to the Planning Board, he commented that the people will make this decision when it is voted on. He commented that it is a good thing having the Planning Board meetings televised. Trustee Hyland asked the Administrator if we ever paid any vendor in advance of services. She commented not that she was aware of. 5 �Trustee Hyland commented that in a flyer being circulated around town, it states that we would not get a delivery of salt unless this vendor was paid in advance. He checked with the office and we have never been refused salt shipments. Trustee Hyland commented on the missing tickets and heard that the Administrator had them. She responded that she never had them. Trustee Horecky reported that he met with the Recreation Commission to discuss the new parkland at Barnhart Park. Trustee Horecky urged everyone to get out and vote on March 19th and commented that he was shocked to hear that the Mayor is the Democratic Campaign Chairman. Trustee Blanco commented that the Mayor said the Trustees were holding secret meetings, but you can be sure we did not hold any secret meetings regarding any items.He was surprised that Trustee Alter voted with the Republicans on the referendum. Trustee Blanco commented that it was surprising that the Mayor was complaining about harassment, considering his treatment of him and his family recently. The Assistant District Attorney found no wrong doing on his part. Trustee Alter reported that the TNT coaches will meet on Wednesday, March 6th, baseball kick-off will take place on April 12th at Morse school at 5:45PM; at 6PM they will march up to Sleepy Hollow High School for festivities and parade will begin. The annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place on April 6th at Douglas Park at 11 AM for 2-8 year olds. Tot camp registration for 3-4 year olds will take place on April 20th at 9 AM, camp will run from July 8-August 16. On April 20th Sure Shot basketball will take place from 1-3 PM for 8-14 year olds. The spring brochure will be out in one to two weeks. He read the attached Public Works report. Trustee Sweet reported that he was in receipt of the overtime and sick report for the police department. Trustee Sweet reported that the Police Committee, Trustees Sweet, Hayes and Alter are investigating the charges against the Police Chief. They will let the Board know their decision shortly. The Committee has reguested written documentation from the Mayor as to specific charges. Administrator's Report Linda David read the agenda for the Zoning Board to be held on March 20, the Planning Board agenda for March 21 and the ARB agenda for March 27. She commented that there was a nice article in the New York Times regarding a course given to EMTs by Judy Acosta and Mike Anzovino regarding medical strategies while a person is being transported to the hospital. 6 �Communications, Petitions & Requests Deputy Clerk read correspondence from Sushi Raku informing the Village of their intent to renew their liquor license. (Referred to Police Chief) Mayor Treacy read correspondence from the SPCA regarding a M WalkathonM to be held on April 28th from 10:30AM-2 PM at Rockwood Hall. Vanessa Williams and Chris Walker will be there. The Mayor received correspondence from Officer Cotarello regarding tuition reimbursement. (Discuss at work session) The traffic survey that was done on Cortlandt Street by Frederick P. Clarke Associates showed that the enforcement of double parking will help alleviate some of the problems there. Mayor Treacy received an invitation from NAACP to an award luncheon to be held on March 20 at Abigail Kirsh restaurant. Mayor Treacy received an invitation from Troop 22 Boy Scouts to attend an Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony for Timothy Sohn at April 14th at 2 PM at the Reformed Church. The Family Festival of the Tarrytowns will be holding their annual festival on Sunday,June 2 from 10AM-5PM and are requesting monetary assistance. On work session agenda. Mayor Treacy reread letter from Jim Occhiogrosso due to the fact that Mr. Occhiogrosso stated the sound at the last meeting was poor and the reading of the letter was not very clear. There being no further business, Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Blanco to adjourn the meeting, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Angela Everett Deputy Village Clerk 7 �I Resolution No. 02-20-96 Date I I 03-05-96 Be it resolved that the Mayor and Board of Trustees hereby approve the follov/ing budget transfers for the 1995-96 budget year: From Acct To Acct Village Justice A1110-403 Printing $ 800 A1990-450 Contingency 1,000 A1110-402 Telephone $ 300 A1110-419 Other Exp. 1,000 Treasurer A1325-114 Coordinator 2,000 A1325-400 Contractual 2,000 Village Clerk Al.325-103 Per-3. Tenp 1,500 A1410-103 Pers. Temp 1,500 Village AttornejZ A1990-450 Contingency 15,000 A1420-111 Vouchers Buildings-Village Hall A1620-419 Other Exp. 1,500 A162 0-4 06 Clean Sply 1,500 .0.0. D^r^jL_Gp_ra a a A1990--450 Contingency 25,000 Al<54 0~3 02 Diesel 2,500 A1640-302 Diesel 4,000 A.1640-307 Parts-Sply A164 0-4 02 Telephone A1640-404 Light 25,000 2,500 4,000 Jip_ljlce A1990-450 Contingency A1990-450 Contingency A3120-199 Overtime A 3 1 2 0 - 4 1 9 O t h e r Exp 35,000 7,000 35,000 7,000 15,000 £iX^„S.ept A3410-401 Insurance 5,000 A3410-447 Training 5,000 R ec_r ea tio n A7140-151 Day Car.ip A7140-407 Kquip-Parks 1,310 ,'.,436 A7140-131 Pers-parks A7140-200 Equipment 1,340 2,436 KOVKIJ: Trustee Alter, :;KCO:;DI::D:/^us£^_ JHa^s_ _J/OTJ-::A".L_. Trustees Blanco, Alter, Sweet,Hayes and Horecky voted YES Irustee HylancI voted NO. vc L C U LL,Z �Meeting Date: Resolution #: 03-05-96 03-21-96 Be It Resolved that the Village of North Tarrytown hereby calls for a special election for a public referendum on iionday, May 6, 199 6 to approve an amendment to Chapter 62, Section 28.1 of the Code of the Village of North Tarrytown as more fully set forth in the attached legal notice that was voted on by that Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown at its regular meeting of March 5, 1996. MOVED: Trustee Blanco SECONDED: Trustee .InrprVy VOTE: 5,2 Trustees Blanco, Horecky, Sweet, Hyland,and Alter voted YES. Mayor Treacy and Trustee Hayes voted NO. �I Meeting Date: Resolution #: 03-05-96 03-22-96 Be It Resolved that the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown does hereby call for a Public Hearing on April 16, 1996 to amend Chapter 57 of the Village Code to eliminate the handicapped parking space in front of 15 Bedford Road, North Tarrytown, New York. MOVED: TmstPP SWPPI- Meeting Date: Resolution #: 03-05-96 03-23-96 SECONDED: T r ^ s t e e Alter VOTE: 6 "° I Be It Resolved that the Mayor and Board of Trustees moves the regularly scheduled March 19, 1996 Board meeting to March 20, 1996 to certify election results. MOVED: Trustee Blanco Meeting Date: Resolution #: i SECONDED:Trustee Alter VOTE: 6-0 03-05-96 03-24-96 Be it Resolved that Jose Tarrytov/n, New York, is Police Officer Grade V for 15, 1996 subject to the successfully pass medical Eligible List No. 60-075. MOVED: Trustee Blanco Trustee Trustee Hyland--yes „ , Horecky-yes Trustee Blanco -yes T r u s i: o o. S w e e t - y e s M; i y o r T r e a c y - y e s Quinoy, 44 Depeyster Street of North hereby nominated to the position of a salary of $25,962.30 effective April following condition: candidate must test. This nomination is made from SECONDED: Trustee Horecky Trustee Hayes-no Trustee Alter-no VOTE: 5-2 �Meeting Date: Resolution .4': O3-05-S6 03-25-96 Pursuant to the Election Law of the State of New York, Section 15-104,Sub. 3(b),(c),and 4, it is RESOLVED, that the following candidates were nominated on petitions on file with the Village Cieik for office to be filled at the annual Village Election to be held on Tuesday, March 19, 1996: Name of Candida(c Patricia P. Ramsey Jose A. Chevere, Jr. Mario DiFelice Michael T.J. Kyland Scott P. Horecky Marcia A. Fuzer Residence 533 Munrce Ave. 95 Beeknun Ave. 35 Corey Brook Rd. 12S Depeyster St. 95 Beekman Ave. 43 Kendall Ave. Office to he Filled Party or Other Designation of I Truste ; 2 Yr. Term DemocraticYUnity Trustee 2 Yr. Term Democratic\Unily Trustee 2 Yr. Term Democrat:c\Unily Trustee 2 Yr. Term Republican\Good Gov't. Trustee 2 Yr. Term Republican\Good Gov't. Trustee 2 Yr. Term Republican\Good Gov't. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Cleik shall fiulher publish: 1. The polling place of each election district. 2. The hours during which the polls shall be open shall include at least the hours from noon to nine o'clock in the evening and that a copy of this notice be posted in six (6) conspicuous public places within the Village of North Tarrytown, and at each polling place. In North Tarrylown, the polls wsll be open from 7 AM to 9 PM. MOVED: T r u s t e e Hayes SECONDED: T r u s t e e A l t e r VOTE: I 6-0 i �Meeting Date: 03/05/96 Resolution //: 03/26/96 VILLAGE OF NORTH TARRYTOWN TITLE: LOCAL LAW # 3 199 6 PLANNING BOARD APPOINTMENT POWER Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown, A LOCAL LAW TO AKEND the Code of the Village of North Tarrytown, Chapter 62, thereof, to add a new section providing for the supersession of New York State Village Law Section 7-718(1) regarding the manner in which members are appointed to the Planning Board of the Village of North Tarrytown. Chapter 62 shall be amended as follows: Section 28-1 Planning Board Appointments. A. Legislative Findings of Fact. Effective July 1, 1993, the New York State Legislature amended Village Law Section7~718, providing in subsection (1) thereof that the power to make appointments of members to a village's planning board is vested in the mayor of the village. This amendment changed the law concerning the power and manner in which planning board appointments were made, since prior to that time the law had stated that planning board appointments were to be made by a village's board of trustees. In fact, prior to the effective date of that amendment, planning board appointments in the Village of North Tarrytown had been made by the Board of Trustees. Although the state law concerning planning board appointments has been changed, pursuant to the authority of Municipal Home Rule Law Section 10(1) (ii) (e) (3), a village may by local law amend or supersede any provision f the Village Law, as long as the state legislature shall not have expressly prohibited the adoption of such a local lav/. The Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown considers it important that the various working boards and groups of the Village be as representative and responsive as possible to the needs, desires and de:v. nds of the community, and recognizes that by virtue of its si.".-- and varied composition the Board of Trustees represents six-fold the elected delineation of the voters. The Board or. Trustees therefore believes that a mere democratic selection process will result if Planning board appointments are made by the Board of Trustees. Accordingly, it is the specific intention of the Board of Trustees to supersede V i ]lago Law. �Section 7-718(1) to require that appointments of members to the Planning Board of the Village of North Tarrytown be made by the Board of Trustees. B. Manner of Appointment Members of the Planning Board of the Village of North Tarrytown shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Village. C. Effective Date. Pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law Section 23 and Article 9 of the Village Law, this local law shall become effective only upon passage of a mandatory referendum by a majority of the qualified electors of the Village at a special election to be held on Monday, May 6, 1996. MOVED:Trustee Sweet Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee SECONDED: Trustee Horecky Sweet voted YES Blanco voted YES Horecky voted YES Alter voted YES Hyland voted YES VOTE: 4-3 Mayor Treacy voted NO Trustee Hayes voted NO �I NORTH TflRRYTOUJN F!R€ D€PflRTM€NT Richard M. Chulla Chief Engineer Lenny Rutigliano 1st Asst. Chief Robert Moon 2nd Asst. Chief Fire Patrol Org. 1876 Pocantico Hook & Ladder Org. 1878 Rescue Hose Co. 1 Org. 1887 Union Hose Co. No. 2 Org. 1887 Columbia Hose Co. No. 3 Org. 1899 March 1, 1996 I Mayor and Board of Trustees Village of N. Tarrytown 28 Beekman Avenue N. Tarrytown, NY 10591 Gentlemen: The following business has occtfred at our last meeting: Columbia Hose has transferred, Bryan Chebetar, Richard P. Che.betar, Jr and Gary M. Christian from Active Membership to Associate Membership. Firematically yours, ~Zfr. Robert Moon Secretary/2nd. Asst. Chief �PUBLIC WORKS REPORT MARCH 5, 1996 VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE!!!! THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT HAS FOUND THAT RESIDENTS ARE PUTTING METAL IN WITH THEIR BRUSH AND LEAVES WHEN PLACING THEM AT THE CURB. THIS HAS CAUSED MUCH DAMAGE TO OUR CHIPPER. WE ARE URGING RESIDENTS PLEASE DO NOT MINGLE ANYTHING IN WITH THEIR BRUSH AND LEAVES. I REMINDER: LEAF AND BRUSH PICK-UP DOES NOT RESUME UNTIL APRIL 1ST, THEREFORE RESIDENTS ARE ASKED NOT PUT THEM OUT AT THE CURB UNTIL THEN. i l �VILLAGE OF NORTH TARRYTOWN LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown will hold a public hearing on the 5th day of March, 1996, at 8:00 PM or soon thereafter in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue to hear and discuss a proposed amendment to the Code of the Village of North Tarrytown by adding a new section regarding the manner of appointment of members to the Planning Board of the Village of North Tarrytown, which new section would supersede a provision of New York State Village Law Section 7-718(1). This local lav/ would transfer the power of Planning Board appointments from the Mayor to the Board of Trustees. A copy of the proposed local law is available at the Village Clerk's office. All taxpayers, residents and parties in interest are entitled to attend and be heard at said hearing. 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