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                  <text>A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow was held
on Tuesday, August 12,1997 at 8:00 PM in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue,
Sleepy Hollow, New York.
Present:

Deputy Mayor Morris Alter
Michael Collins
Jose Chevere
Mario DiFelice
Patrick J. Munroe

Also Present:

Absent:

Trustees

Linda E. David, Village Administrator
Janet Gandolfo, Village Attorney
Mayor Sean Treacy
Trustee Patricia Ramsey

Executive Session-7:30PM
Discussion ensued on a personnel matter but no formal action was taken.
Regular Meeting
Deputy Mayor Alter called the meeting to order with a pledge to the flag.
Trustee Chevere moved, second by Trustee Collins to open the meeting, carried.
Before opening the public hearing, Deputy Mayor Alter read a proclamation for
Frank Anzovino, who retired after ten years with the village as Senior Bookkeeper.
Public Hearing
Deputy Mayor Alter read the attached public hearing notice. Trustee Collins moved,
second by Trustee DiFelice to open the public hearing. There were no comments
from the public. Discussion ensued among the trustees and Trustee DiFelice moved
to adjourn the public hearing to the September 16th meeting and to discuss it further
at the September 9&lt;h work session, motion was seconded Trustee Chevere and
carried.
Approval of Minutes
Trustee Chevere moved, second by Trustee Munroe to approve the minutes of the
July 15th minutes with minor corrections, motion carried 4-0.
Approval of Warrants
Trustee Chevere moved, second by Trustee Collins to approve the warrants of the
General Fund and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills for a total of $ 89,367.76,
motion carried 4-0; Trustee DiFelice moved, second by Trustee Collins to approve
the warrant of the Water &amp; Sewer fund for a total of $29,216.71 and authorize the
Treasurer to pay the bills, motion carried 4-0; Trustee Collins moved, second by
Trustee Chevere to approve the warrants of the Capital fund and authorize the
Treasurer to pay the bills for a total of $7972.57, motion carried 4-0.

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�Public Comments-Agenda Items
Trustee Chcvere moved, second by Trustee Collins to open the public comment
section, carried; there were no comments, Trustee DiFelice moved, second by
Trustee Chevere to close this section, carried.
Resolutions-Attached
Old Business
Trustee DiFelice wanted to know when the parked cars on Hudson Street were
going to be removed. Deputy Mayor Alter commented that we will check into the
matter with the police department.
New Business-None
Mayor's Report-None
Trustee's Reports
Trustee Collins had no report.
Trustee Chevere read the attached public works report.
Trustee Chevere reported that he attended a transportation meeting on July 30th
concerning the HOV lanes on 287. This meeting will be televised on cable for the
next two months.
He reported that Detective Frank Corona won the gold medal in the National Police
Olympics in arm wrestling.
Trustee DiFelice reported that the Zip Code Committee is continuing to work on
changing the zip code and they hope to have a working meeting with the board
members to finalize the project.
Trustee Munroe commented that the Tourism Committee has a draft statement of
tourism for the village and he will work with the members of the Tourism
Committee at their next meeting to get their final input.
Deputy Mayor Alter commented that Wolfpak football applications arc still being
accepted.
Administrator's Report
Linda David reported on the Zoning Board agenda for August 28th, the ARB agenda
for August 27'\ There is no Planning Board meeting this month.
The annual Street Festival will be held on September 27th from 9AM-5PM starting
with the five mile run.
Linda David commented that the County is holding two household chemical cleanup days, one in October and November.

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She commented that summer camp was filled to capacity this year.
Reverend Sykes Park should have a new look very shortly.
Communications, Petitions &amp; Requests
Deputy Clerk read correspondence from Mario DiFelice, Secretary of the Fireman's
Benevolent Association, thanking Joe DeFco and his men for all their help in
cleaning and painting their new office in village hall. (Placed in personnel file)
Public Comments
Trustee Chevere moved, second by Trustee Munroc to open the public comment
section, motion carried.
Chick Galella had questions regarding the sale of the Hook and Ladder truck that
was recently sold. Much discussion took place on the recent sale of the truck.

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Linda David commented that this truck has been for sale for a few years and no one
bought it. We finally had someone who was interested and we sold it.
Maryanne Connolly questioned the ten dollar fee for a permit to fish in the
Pocantico River. She wanted to know why residents must pay when the cemetery
does not belong to us. She had many questions regarding fishing in this river.
Deputy Mayor Alter asked that she give him a list of all her questions and he will get
back to her with answers.
Mario Bclanich wanted to know if we gained any money by selling the parking
permits at the bank.
Sunny McLean asked the Board if any action was taken on her request regarding
channel 10.
Trustee Munroe commented that the board must discuss the document first.
There being no further comments, Trustee Chevere moved, second by Trustee
Collins to close the public comment section, carried.

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There being no further business, Trustee DiFelice moved, second by Trustee
Chevere to adjourn the meeting, carried.
Respectfully submitted,
AngelajLverctt
Deputy Village Clerk

�Meeting Date: 08-12-97
Resolution # : 08-97-97
Whereas the Village of Sleepy Hollow intends to construct a new waterfront
park to be known as Sleepy Hollow Landing, and
Whereas the new park will encourage and promote access to the Hudson River
for both active w a t e r dependent uses and passive uses such as strolling and
viewing the river, and
Whereas the park will include a boat launch ramp, a comfort station, walkways,
landscaped areas and new tidal grasses, and
Whereas the park will have no significant harmful impact on the land, air or
w a t e r environment, and
Whereas the Board of Trustees has reviewed the Environmental Assessment
Form (EAF) completed by The Hastings Design Group, Architects and Planners.
Now therefore be it resolved that this Board of Trustees issues a negative
declaration in accordance with the requirements of the State Environmental
Quality Review Act.
MOVED:

SECONDED:

VOTED:

RESOLUTION WAS TABLED
Meeting Date: 08-12-97
Resolution # : 08-98-97
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize Mary Ellen
Howard, the Village Justice Court Clerk to attend a Court Clerk training seminar
in Buffalo New York. The cost of the seminar will be reimbursed to the Clerk up
to the sum of $650.00

MOVED:

Tr

u s t e e Chevere

SECONDED: T r u s t e e Munroe

VOTED:

4-0

�Medina Date:
Resolution //:

08/12/97
08/99/07

He i( resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village rf Sleepy Hollow does
hereby reappoint Claire Ballantyne to the position of R creation Leader on a
provisional basis at an annual salary of $24,500. Said appointment is subject to the
approval of the Westchester County Civil Service Commission .
MOVED: Trustee Collins SECONDED: Trustee Chevcr- VOTE: 4-0

Meeting Date:
Resolution//:

08/12/97
08/100/97

He il resolved that the Hoard of Trustees of the Village &gt; i" Sleepy Hollow docs hereby
approve the promotion of Lawrence Verdi to the posit'on of Maintenance
Mechanic/Electrician at an annual salary of $ 46,254.5-: effective August 13, 1997.
Said appointment is subject to the approval of the Wesuhester County Civil Service
Commission and n probationary period of six months \v iich may be extended up to
eighteen months at the discretion of the Board of Trust es.
MOVED:Trustcc Chevere SECONDED:Trustee Collin VOTE:4-0

Meeting Date:
Resolution//:

08/12/97
08/101/97

Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees of the Village f Sleepy Hollow does hereby
approve the promotion of George Hongach and Ted E&lt; -go to the position of Motor
Equipment Operator at an annual salary of $40,348.7. effective August 13, 1997.
Said appointment is subject to the approval of the We.vchcstcr County Civil Service
Commission and a probationary period of six months which may be extended up to
eighteen mouths at the discretion of the Board of Trust 'es.
MOVED:Trustec Collins SECONDED:Trustec Mum. .• VOTE:4-0

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Meeting Date:
Resolution #:

08/12/97
08/102/97

Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby
approve the promotion of Kim Berry to the position of Heavy Motor Equipment
Operator at an annual salary of $43,029.59 effective August 13,1997. Said
appointment if subject to the approval of the Westchester County Civil Service
Commission and a probationary period of six months which may be extended up to
eighteen months at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.

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MOVED: Trustee Chevere SECONDED Trustee DiFelice VOTE4-0

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�PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
AUGUST 12, 1997
Highland Avenue was paved the end of July.
Amos Street was paved last week.
Francis Street and Barnhart Ave. will be paved Thursday starting at 7 AM.
The leaking fire hydrant on the corner of Washington and Dcpcyster Streets will be
replaced next week.

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Water meter readings arc in progress.
Replacing curbs on Bellwood Avenue.
New lightfixtureswere installed on New Broadway.
Rebuilding storm drains on Bellwood Avenue.
Repair of the drainage system on route 9 will continue.

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�Public Hearing Notice
Village of Sleepy Hollow

Please take notice that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow will
hold a public hearing on Tuesday, August 12,1997 at 8:00 PM or soon thereafter in
Village Hall at 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York to hear and consider
comments to amend Chapter 57-6 of the village code entitled "Vehicle &amp; Traffic to
prohibit parking at the following locations:
Street &amp;
Side

Time
Period

Hours

Cortlandt St.
West

Mon. thru
Friday

8AM to
9 AM

From intersection of Cedar
&amp; Cortlandt St. in a southerly
direction to village boundary line

Cortlandt St.
East

Mon. thru
Friday

8 AM to
9 AM

From intersection of College Ave.
&amp; Cortlandt St. in a southerly
direction to village boundary line.

Valley St.
East &amp; West

Mon. thru
Friday

8 AM to
9 AM

Section
Limited

From intersection of College Ave.
and Valley St. in a southerly
direction to village boundary line.

The present alternate side regulations will not be affected by these amendments.
All residents and parties in interest arc invited to attend and be heard at said
hearing.
By Order of the Board of Trustees
Angela Everett-Deputy Clerk
Dated: July 30,1997

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