https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/1138e1993bff292108ad37ab53fb4a1d.pdf 8dd0b8c67769a9892ae43df72649f988 PDF Text Text A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tarrytown was held on Tuesday, October 15, 1996 at 8 PM in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, North Tarrytown, New York. Present: Mayor Sean Treacy Richard C. Sweet Morris Alter Mario DiFelice Jose Chevere Patricia Ramsey John T. Hayes, Jr. Trustees Also Present: Linda E. David, Village Administrator Janet Gandolfo, Village Attorney EXECUTIVE SESSION- 6:45 PM Discussion ensued on arrangements and procedures for the upcoming disciplinary hearing. Mayor Treacy and Trustee DiFelice were recused. EXECUTIVE SESSION-7:00 PM Mayor Treacy recused himself. Discussion ensued on a litigation matter but no formal action was-taken. At 8:30 PM Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Chevere to open the regular portion of the meeting, carried. Mayor Treacy called the meeting to order with a pledge to the flag. Mayor Treacy presented proclamations to our two new police officers, Angelo Guzzo and Paul Camillieri. He also presented proclamations to Charlie Annicchiarico who retired after 17 years of service to the village and read a proclamation for Ann Murray who retired after 17 years of service. Mrs. Murray could not be present. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Treacy read the attached public hearing notice with regard to the proposed new code regulating rooming/boarding houses. He read correspondence from the Fire Department with regard to this code. Trustee Ramsey moved, second by Trustee Sweet to open the hearing, carried. Chick Galella commented he was in favor of the proposed code. Brief discussion ensued among the trustees. �Mayor Treacy read the attached public hearing notice regarding CDBG funds and gave a brief explanation . Trustee Chevere moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to open the hearing, carried. Chick Galella and Frank Rey had a few comments. There being no further comments, Trustee DiFelice moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to close the hearing, carried. Discussion ensued among the Trustees. Trustee Sweet wanted the rehabilitation of the trees in the area that are dying to be added to the list for the grants. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Ramsey moved, second by Trustee DiFelice to approve the minutes of September 17, 1996 with minor corrections/additions, motion carried 6-0. Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee DiFelice to approve the minutes of October 1, 1996, motion carried 4-0-2 with Trustees Hayes and Chevere abstaining. APPROVAL OF WARRANTS Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to approve the warrants of the General Fund and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills for a total of $29,085.20, motion carried 6-0 after a brief discussion on a few bills. Trustee Ramsey moved, second by Trustee Chevere to approve the warrant of the first portion of the Water & Sewer fund for a total of $3528.80, carried 6-0 and Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to approve the warrant of the second portion of the Water & Sewer fund and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills for a total of $25,879.68, motion carried 6-0. Trustee Ramsey moved, second by Trustee Hayes to approve the warrant of the Capital fund and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills for a total of $29085.20, motion carried 6-0 after a brief discussion on a few bills. PUBLIC COMMENTS-AGENDA ITEMS Trustee Chevere moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to open the public comment section, carried. c. Frank Rey, Chick Galella and Mario DiFelice had comments on a few agenda items. There being no further comments, Trustee Sweet moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to close the section, carried. RESOLUTIONS-ATTACHED �-y; OLD BUSINESS Trustee Sweet asked on the status of the amended tree law. The Deputy Clerk would check to see if we received it back from the Secretary of State. NEW BUSINESS-NONE MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Treacy commented that the Street Festival was a great success and read a list of contributors. Mayor Treacy commented that President Clinton signed a new bill, the Hudson River Valley Corridor. N. Tarrytown is eligible for millions of dollars in grants to help increase tourism. With regard to the "Are You Okay" program, he suggested that we give the ambulance crew applications so that they may distribute them to those elderly and homebound when they respond to a call. We have received a grant of $150,000. From Westchester County Department of Planning for storefront improvements on the remainder of Beekman Avenue, Valley Street and Cortlandt Street. TRUSTEE REPORTS Trustee Sweet commented that there was no Planning Board meeting this month. He commented that many trees especially in the Manors are in dire need of attention and he would like some money put in the budget next year so that we can root feed them. He would also like to check with the State to see if they can replace the dead dogwood trees in front of the Old Dutch Church on Route 9. Trustee Alter thanked all those who helped to make the Street Festival a great success. Trustee Alter reported on several Halloween events that will be taking place during the weekend of October 25, 26 and 27th. The attached Public Works report was read. Trustee DiFelice reported that he and Linda David will be meeting with representatives of Con Ed regarding the possibility of using of natural gas for village vehicles. He asked if it would be possible to notify the owners of the multi-dwelling apartments of the garbage schedule when there is a holiday during the week. 3 �Trustee Chevere welcomed Partner *N Cards back. They are now located in the Van Tassel building. He commented that there are many senior citizens who are being taken in by scam artists at this time of year when people are winterizing their homes. Perhaps letters could be sent out to senior residents warning them of the scam. The Tarry News will also publish this warning. Trustee Ramsey reported on the Halloween events that will be taking place the weekend of October 25th, 26th and 27th. Also, on October 31" there will be Dracula's blood bank at Phelps Memorial Hospital. Trustee Hayes commented that he attended the AAA pedestrian Safety Awards program on September 19th to accept the plaque that N. Tarrytown has won for no pedestrian fatalities this year. We have won for the past ten years. i The book fair held on October 12th at the library was successful. He read the fire report for September and read the attached letters. Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee DiFelice to accept the Fire Council's appointments and changes, carried. The fire house inspections will take place on October 18th at 6:45 PM, the dinner will be held on October 19th. The Fire Committee will meet on November 13th at 2 PM. He reported on several senior events that have taken place and those that are upcoming. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT Linda David reported on the Zoning Board which will be held on October 16th and the ARB meeting on October 23rd. There is no Planning Board meeting this month. The Cortlandt Street project is almost completed; the public works crew will be repaving it when the contractor is finished. i Elevator project is moving along. COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS & REQUESTS Mayor Treacy read correspondence from MTA that a hearing will be held on a proposed increase in the fares on the Metro commuter line and the New Haven line. Correspondence from Mrs. Couture was read thanking the ambulance crew and the police department for their quick response to a call for aid at Rockefeller mansion when one of the tourists became ill. i �J?£f/ The Mayor read a letter of resignation from the Fire Board of Appeals from Stanley Pulaski. Trustee Sweet moved, second by Trustee Alter to accept his resignation with regrets, motion carried A letter of appreciation will be sent to him.. The Westchester Arts Council has informed us that there are grant funds available for cultural projects. Will discuss at work session. Mayor Treacy read a letter from Greg Thompson Director of Tarrytown's Wolfpack Club thanking the Mayor for his participation in the dunk tank at the festival which helped raise funds. The Mayor received an invitation from the Portuguese Cultural Center to attend their annual graduation celebration. The State Comptroller has informed us that N. Tarrytown will be receiving $46,791.00 in revenue sharing. Deputy Clerk read a letter from Michael Gasparre of the Central Veterans' Committee requesting permission to hold their annual Veterans' Day ceremony at Patriots Park on November 11, 1996. Permission was granted. Deputy Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Harney thanking Joe DeFeo for his quick response to a problem they were having. (Placed in personnel file) Linda David commented that she has received a letter from Foxridge Transportation regarding variances. They must apply for site plan approval from North Tarrytown as well as Tarrytown. PUBLIC COMMENTS Trustee DiFelice moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to open the public comment section, carried. Chick Galella had comments regarding the special election and the Code Enforcement Officer. There being no further comments, Trustee DiFelice moved, second by Trustee Chevere to close the public comment section, carried. There being no further business, Trustee DiFelice moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to adjourn the meeting, carried. Respectfully submitted, Angela Everett-Deputy Village Clerk 5 �PUBLIC HEARING 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, October 15,1996 at 8:00 PM or soon thereafter in Village Hall 28 Beekman, North Tarrytown, New York to consider the community Development Block Grant Fund applications for the following projects. 1. Construction of Sleepy Hollow Landing Park 2. Sidewalk rehabilitation including trees, lighting and other street furniture along various inner Village Streets. 3. Rehabilitation of sewer lines in the inner Village. 4. Enhancement of Rev. Sykes Park and Barnhart Park including recreation equipment, wrought iron gates, lighting, benches, etc. 5. Enhance Senior Citizen Activities with the purchase of a Senior Citizen Bus (handicap accessible.) 6. Improve Route 9 Corridor from Beekman to Pocantico Street to improve pedestrian safety and to design the streetscape so it is more aesthetically pleasing. ", All interested parties are invited to attend and be hear at said hearing. By Order of the Board of Trustees Linda David, Village Clerk �^£3 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE VILLAGE OF NORTH TARRYTOWN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of North Tanytown will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 15,1996 at 8:00 PM or soon thereafter in Village Hall 28 Beekman, North Tanytown, New York to consider the community Development Block Grant Fund applications for the following projects. 1. Construction of Sleepy Hollow Landing Park • 2. Sidewalk rehabilitation including trees, lighting and other street furniture along various inner Village Streets. 3. Rehabilitation of sewer lines in the inner Village. 4. Enhancement of Rev. Sykes Park and Barnhart Park including recreation equipment, wrought iron gates, lighting, benches, etc. 5. Enhance Senior Citizen Activities with the purchase of a Senior Citizen Bus (handicap accessible.) 6. Improve Route 9 Corridor from Beekman to Pocantico Street to improve pedestrian safety and to design the streetscape so it is more aesthetically pleasing. * All interested parties are invited to attend and be hear at said hearing. By Order of the Board of Trustees Linda David, Village Clerk �PUBLIC HEARING 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, September 17, 1996 at 8:00 PM or soon thereafter in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, North Tarrytown, New York to consider the adoption of a local law regulating and/or eliminating rooming houses and/or boarding houses in the Village of North Tarrytown. A copy of proposed local law is available in the office of the Village Clerk. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard at said hearing. By Order of the Board of Trustees Angela Everett, Deputy Village Clerk Dated: September 4, 1996 Co tfTt'tfO ATIOA/ �<3s~s" Meeting Date: Resolution*: 10-15-96 10-167-96 Be It Resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby amend Chapter 34 entitled Rooming and Boarding Houses. (Please see attached). MOVED:TTXXSte* Rams eySECONDED^rustee Alter M>7Bs.n.i Trustee Chevere abstained. Meeting Date: Resolution*: I 10-15-96 10-168-96 Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Board of Trustees authorizes the Mayor to award the Maintenance of Alarms and Traffic Signals to the lowest bidder, Frank Morablto, 26 Church Street, Tarry town. New York 10591 In the amount of $13,550. A f O V £ P . T r u s t e e Ramsey Meeting Date: Resolution*: SECONDED?™3tee Ha yes VOTE: 6-0 10-15-96 10-169-96 Be It Resolved that the Board of Trustees wholeheartedly endorses entire CDBG application for the attached various projects. MOVED: Trustee Chevere S f C O W f P . T r „ q t e 9 Alte r VOTE: the 6-0 Meeting Date: 10-15-96 Resolution #: 10-170-96 Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Mayor and Board of Trustees does hereby wholeheartedly endorse Open Door's application for CDBG funds in the amount of $125,000. To create a dental program at the "old" Strand Theater in the heart of downtown North Tarrytown. M O V E D : T r u s t e e Ramsey SECONDED:Trustee Haves Trustee Chevere a b s t a i n e d . VOTE: 5 ~0'1 �Meeting Date: Resolution i?: 10- '5-96 10-171-96 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE "CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR" BOND ACT WHEREAS, Governor George Pataki proposed a "Clean Water, Clean Air" Bond Act to help improve the state's economic competitiveness and protect local governments from burdensome unfunded environmental mandates, and WHEREAS, the Legislature passed legislation which would authorize the state to borrow $1.75 billion to improve drinking water standards, upgrade waste water treatment systems, provide funding for solid waste initiatives, and improve air quality, and WHEREAS, the Bond Act addresses significant environmental problems in both urban and rural locations and provides local real property tax relief by targeting existing environmental mandates, and WHEREAS, the programs that would be funded with proceedsfromthe Bond Act include: • • • • • • Water quality improvements and upgrades of sewage treatment facilities Municipal parks and open space preservation Improvements to drinking water systems Landfill closures and recycling programs Cleanup and reuse of contaminated sites known as "brownfields," and Projects to improve air quality, and WHEREAS, without the resources of the Bond Act, local governments would be required to comply with these federal and state mandates by continuing to rely on the local property tax; and WHEREAS, the "Clean Water, Clean Air"Bond Act will appear on the November 1996 ballot for passage by the voters of New York State , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we hereby support the 1996 "Clean Air/Clean Water" Bond Act and urge its approval by the voters of New York State during the November 1996 General Election. MOVED: Trustee Alter SECONDED t r u s t e e Chevere VOTE: 6-0 �I Meeting Date: 10-10-96 Resolution #: 10-172-96 Now, therefore be it resolved, that the Mayor and Board of Trustees does hereby authorize an increase of $30. A month for the rent of the lot located at 21 Beekman Avenue. MOVED: Trustee Hayes SECONDED: Trustee Ramsey VOTE: 5-1 I Trustee Sweet voted no. �PUBLIC WORKS REPORT October 15, 1996 i Repaired water service line on Washington Street near Beekman Avenue last week. Tree work is continuing. Replacement of the slates with cement along Beekman Avenue is almost completed. The rest of Riverside Drive will be repaved this Thursday and Friday. Kendall Avenue Extension will be repaved the following week. Cortlandt Street will be repaved following Kendall Avenue Extension. Recycling will take place Wednesday this week even though there was a holiday. DO NOT PUT BRUSH IN WITH LEAVES. TIE BRUSH IN BUNDLES BEFORE PLACING AT THE CURB. LEAVES MUST BE BAGGED IN THE MANORS UNTIL THE BEGINNING OF NOVEMBER WHEN THE LEAF VACUUM WILL BE OUT, AT WHICH TIME THE LEAVES MUST BE PLACED IN THE GUTTER IN THE MNORS ONLY. • LEAVES MUST BE BAGGED IN THE INNER VILLAGE. I �I NORTH TflRRVTOUIN flR€ D€PRRTM€NT 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 I Lenny Rutigliano Chief Engineer Robert Moon 1st Asst. Chief Lenny Vogt 2nd Asst. Chief To: Mayor and Board of Trustees From: Board of Fire Wardens Re: Code Enforcement Officer Date: October 8,1996 Honorable Mayor and Trustees At our monthly meeting held on Tuesday October 8,1996 a disscussion was held concerning your failure to maintain a certified NYS Code Enforcement Officer. It is our understanding that you have on file a letter from Ex-Chief Richard Gross expressing interest in this position. It is.our belief that this letter has been in your possession since May 1996. This council strongly supports that you appointment Richard Gross, a CERTIFIED NYS CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, to fill the vacency that now exist. This council knows that you have approched several individuals who are not certified and at one meeting appointed an individual with no knowledge of code enforcement. This individual a few days latter rejected the position for personal reasons. We request a response in writing as to how many interviews you have conducted,for the code enforcement position, and why Richard Gross has not had the opportunity to come before the board. i I wait for your prompt response. cc:uh. Engineer �NORTH TRRRVTOUIN FIR€ D€PRRTM€NT Fire Patrol Org. 1876 Pocantico Hook & Ladder Org. 1878 Rescue Hose Co. 1 Org. 1887 Union Hose Co. No. 2 mi Lenny Rutigliano Chief Engineer Robert Moon 1st Asst. Chief Lenny Vogt 2nd Asst. Chief Org.Oeasber 10, 1996 Columbia Hose Co. No. 3 Org. 1899 "V.V* To: Mayor & Board of Trustees From: Board of Fire Wardens Re: Membership change and company Driver Approval i Please be advised that the following action transpired at our regular monthly meeting held on Tuesday, October 8, 1996. 1. William Cantlin of 47 Lawrence Ave of this village was elected as an active member of Rescue Hose Co. # 1. 2. Marco Garao of 38 Depeyster St. was dropped for the active membership list of Union Hose Co. #2. 3. Miguel Valle was approved as a driver of Fire Patrol. 4. The following members were removed from the active list of Columbia Hose Co. #3, Joe E. Carrasqullo, Jr. and Scott P. Horecky. All Action was unanimously approved. I Sincerely Ex-Chief Richard N. Gross Acting Secretary Fire Council cc; A'&£fc-€rr i �I /> NORTH TflRRVTOUJN f!R€ D€PflRTM€NT 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 I Lenny Rutigliano Chief Engineer Robert Moon 1st Asst. Chief Lenny Vogt 2nd Asst. Chief :\&6w# To: Mayor and Board of Trustees From: Board of Fire Wardens Re:Rooming/Boarding House Code Date: October 8,1996 Honorable Mayor and Trustees After a review of the proposed new ecdej for Rooming/Boarding Houses, it is the unanimous opinion of this Fire Council that the Village b&ri ari-y future applications cf this type. It is the further opinion of this council that all existir-tf Rooming/Boarding Houses be mandated to inztall a ooitp^ete sprinkler sysisa ?.s per UrFA 13 by December 31,3.tf9.7. Thank you for the opportunity tc cccssnt on • proposed code which ear* aiffect the life safety of village residents u.nc members of our department. incerely i Ex-Chief Richard N.Gross Acting Secretary Fire Council cc: Linda David Village Administrator J~MA1? GotTA. �/» NORTH TRRRYTOUJN FIR€ DCPRRTMCNT 3> v 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 Lenny Ruttgiiano Chief Engineer RobertMoon 1st Asst. Chief Lenny Vogt 2nd Asst. Chief To: Mayor and Board of Trustees From: Board of Fire Wardens Re: Third Floor of Village Hall Date: October 8,1996 i Honorable Mayor and Trustees It has been brought to the attention of this council that the third floor in Village Hall has no means of a second exit in the event of an emergency. The safety of your employees which occupy the offices on this floor should be a main priority. We request the opinion of the building inspector, in writing, as :o the applicable section of the RiP Building and Fire Code, which allows the present condition of :ic second exit to exist. Sincsoely Ex-Chief Richard N. 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