https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/e6fa883db5c06f6cb8ee61e5ba2178fc.pdf 60b5ebd30b8e12c6d00cfa1cceaf186d PDF Text Text I A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow was held on Tuesday, September 9,1997 at 8 PM in village hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Present: Mayor Sean Treacy Michael Collins Patricia Ramsey Jose Chevere Mario DiFelice Morris Alter Patrick J. Munroe Trustees Also Present: I Linda E. David, Village Administrator Janet Gandolfo, Village Attorney Executive Session- 7:30 PM Discussion ensued on a personnel matter, litigation and certiorari petitions. Regular Meeting Mayor Treacy called the meeting to order at 8 PM with a pledge to the flag. He asked that everyone remain standing for a moment of silence for all of those who had recently passed away. Trustee Collins moved, second by Trustee Alter to open the meeting, carried. Public Hearing-None Approval of Minutes Trustee Munroe moved, second by Trustee Alter to approve the minutes of August 12,1997 ,motion carried 5-0-2 with Mayor Treacy and Trustee Ramsey abstaining. I Approval of Warrants Trustee Ramsey moved, second by Trustee Alter to approve the warrants of the General Fund for a total of $255,330.58 and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills, motion carried 6-0. Trustee Collins moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to approve the warrants of the Water & Sewer fund for a total of $74,701.43 and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills, motion carried 6-0. Trustee Collins moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to approve the warrant of the Capital fund for a total of $38,834.98, motion carried 6-0. Public Comments-Agenda Items Don Caetano had comments regarding resolution #8/97/97 with respect to the consulting firm. �Jim Galgnno had questions regarding resolution #8/97/97 asking if we had met with GM since last month and where is the money coming from to build the riverfront park. The Mayor commented that approximately 80% is from grants and 20% comes from the village in various forms. Resolutions-Attached Old Business-None New Business-None Mayor's Report Mayor Treacy reported that the clean-up of the General Motor's property is well underway. Interior asbestos removal is 90% completed and the exterior asbestos removal is 70% completed. We have filed a FOIL request with the D.O.L. so that the village will have the results of the asbestos removal program. At our next work session, a presentation from the planners will be given on the future uses of the site and on October 6lh the concept plan will be presented again at a public meeting to be held at the high school. The Mayor gave an update on the progress of the new riverfront park. Mr. Treadwcll, Secretary of State for New York State informed us that we will be able to access funds from them and awarded us a $10,000.00 grant for our park. There are many grant applications available for us to apply for. Mayor Treacy commented that during a recent sewer break in Tarrytown, the County Department of Health did not notify us that they opened one of the sewers in our village. He wrote a letter to Andrew O' Rourke demanding that we be notified in the future. The Mayor welcomed Tori Robinson, the new pastor of the First Baptist Church in Tarrytown. We will continue to receive monies from the CHIPS grant program for our road paving improvements. Mayor Treacy commented that Tarrytown will be holding a public hearing on September 15th concerning the Home Rule Message where they could change zoning regulations on the waterfront without a full majority. On Saturday, September 13th, the Mayor will be meeting with the Mayors of Irvington and Croton in Hastings for discussion regarding the rivertowns. Universal Studios would like to do filming in the Manor which will be discussed furtuer at the next work session. 2 �Trustee Reports Trustee Munroe reported that the Tourism Committee has been continuing their discussions regarding coordinating village plans with the school as far as certain events such as Halloween, etc. We will also coordinate more with Historic Hudson Valley. Trustee Alter reported that summer camp was very successful. The annual street festival will be held on September 27th starting with the five-mile run. He reported that the after school program for grades 1-6 has begun. Trustee Alter reported that with regard to Sykes Park the safety surfacing will take place on September 11-12, the ultra violet coating will be done on September 15th and the grand opening date will be soon after the water fountain is installed. Trustee Alter read correspondence from the members of the North Tarry town Class of 1947 requesting permission to place a sign at the island at the top of Beekman Avenue welcoming the out of town people who will be attending. Trustee Ramsey moved, second by Trustee Chevere to approve their request, carried. Trustee DiFelice commented that he will have more information on the zip code after their next meeting. He asked about the status of his request to have the sign at the Philipse Manor station changed. The Administrator commented that we are waiting for an answer from the railroad. Trustee DiFelice commented that one of our residents and fireman, John Lester just passed away. Trustee Chevere read the attached public works report. Trustee Chevere commended the village public works employees, Joe DeFeo, Joe DeFeo, Jr., Larry Verdi, Rich Gross, Jose Costa, Floyd Rhein for their quick action recently when they saved the lives and home of the residents of 22 Barnhart Avenue. Placed in their personnel files. He commented that he had a request from Carmen Mariano that the board consider holding the street festival earlier next year. Trustee Ramsey commented that any resident who would like wood chips can go to the lot across from the village garage and help themselves. Trustee Ramsey read the Fire Chiefs report for July and August. �She commented that the inspection of the fire houses will take place on Thursday night. She read attached correspondence from the Fire Wardens. Trustee DiFelice moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to accept action taken, motion carried. She reported that Union Hose's fire truck has been evaluated and it should be replaced. She would like to discuss replacement of this truck at the next work session. Trustee Ramsey had no library report. Trustee Collins had no report. Administrator's Report Linda David read the Architectural Review Board agenda for September 24th, the Zoning Board agenda for September 19th, and the Planning Board agenda for September 18,h. Communications, Petitions & Requests Mayor Treacy read correspondence from Senator Moynihan stating that the reauthorization of ISTEA grant monies should continue. Correspondence from the Pleasantville Police Chief to Chief Brophy commending Police Officers Pellegrino and Camillieri for their assistance and professionalism during the funeral of a nine year old Pleasantville resident. (Placed in their personnel files) Mayor Treacy commented that there was a letter from the Parade Committee thanking the village for all their cooperation for the Firemen's parade. The Mayor read a letter from a family in Philipse Manor thanking Officer Nevelus for helping to get their cat out of a tree. (Placed in personnel file) Correspondence from Stacey Sweden and Diane Corburn Bruning was read thanking the village for their support of their play, Mystery at Spook Rock. The Mayor read a letter from a former resident of the village in 1937 commenting that there is a need for a catch and release program. Correspondence from New York State Secretary of State Treadwell of the Department of State thanking the village for the work at the LWRP ceremony and for presenting him with a key to the village. The Mayor read correspondence from Carolyn and Hugh Jones commending Joe DeFeo for his quick response and great job in repairing the road and walkway at the railroad station. (Placed in his personnel file) �The Mayor received correspondence from the Executive Director of the Greenway Council and would like to discuss the new AmeriCorps program coming to New York State this fall at the next work session. Mayor Treacy commented that the Board of Trustees acts as the Board of Directors for 79 College Avenue Corp. He would like to call for a meeting of this Board at the work session on July 16th to accept the independent financial report; Trustee DiFcIicc moved, second by Trustee Ramsey and carried. Public Comments Sunny McLean read some of her thoughts on promoting tourism on the web site and historic landmarks. John Edwards asked if the Sleepy Hollow channel ca 1 b« used by the Sleepy Hollow Society. The Mayor agreed that public announcements of this nature could be made. MaryAnn Connolly again commented about fishing in the Pocantico River. Chick Galella asked what the outcome of the trial against the Police Chief was; Trustee Alter commented that it is still in limbo. Jim Galgano asked when the report on the appraisal of the GM property will be made available. The Mayor commented it will be made public after the Board has had time to review it. Eliot Martonc, representing the PMIA, commented that he will wait until the worksession to present their views on the filming in the manor. Don Caetano commented that the village should not reduce the filming permit fee for Universal Studios. There being no further comments, Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Ramsey to close the public comment section, carried. There being no further business, Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee DiFelicc to adjourn the meeting, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Angela Everett Deputy Village Clerk �Meeting Date: 09-09-97 Resolution # : 08-97-97 Whereas the Village of Sleepy Hollow intends to construct a new waterfront park at municipal owned property located at River Street, and Whereas the Village has hired the services of the professional planning group, The Hastings Design Group, to design and plan the new park, and Whereas the Village intends that the new park encourage and promote access to the Hudson River for both active water dependent uses and passive uses such as strolling and viewing the river, and Whereas Phase I of the park construction will include a boat launch ramp, a comfort station, walkways, landscaped areas and new tidal grasses, and Whereas future phases of the park construction may include extensions of the walkways and dredging of the river bottom to accommodate larger boats at the boat launch ramp, and Whereas the Board of Trustees has directed The Hastings Design Group to prepare an Environmental Assessment Form which has been reviewed by the Board of Trustees and is available to the public, and Whereas the Board of Trustees, pursuant to the Village Code, Section 17-3 entitled Environmental Impact Assessment, hereby determines that the within action will not have a significant negative effect on the environment, including land, air and water resources, 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. Be it further resolved that the Board of Trustees directs the Village Clerk to publish notice of said determination in the official newspaper of the Village and to post said notice in Village Hall for a period of sixty (60) days. MOVED; Trustee Ramsey SECONDED: Trustee C o l l i n s Trustee D i F e l i c e voted no. VOTED: 6-1 �A I Meeting Date: 09-09-97 Resolution # : 08-105-97 Be It resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the Village Attorney to execute a Consent Judgment for the matter of Paul Amenta, John Amenta and Frank Amenta v. the Assessor and Board of Assessment Review and the Village of North Tarrytown. The settlement designations are: (1) Section 16, Block 13, Lot 1 for the assessment year 1993 from $214,500 to $160,500; (2) Section 16, Block 13, Lot 2 for the assessment year 1993 from $128,300 to $100,300 i MOVED: T r u s t e e Ramsey SECONDEPTmstftP C n l H n a VOTED:6-0 �Meeting Date: 09-09-97 Resolution # : 08-106-97 Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve the Certificate of Adjusted Base Proportions Pursuant to Article 19, RPTL, for the 1997 Assessment Roll, submitted by the Village Assessor. MOVED!Trustee A l t e r SECONDED! Trus t e e Munroe VOTED: 6 Q ' Meeting Date: 09-09-97 Resolution # : 08-107-97 Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve the Certificate of Adjusted Base Percentages, Current Percentages and Current Base Proportions Pursuant to Article 19, RPTL, for the Levy of Taxes on the 1997 Assessment Roll, submitted by the Village Assessor. MOVED:Trustee DiF eUce SECONDED: Trustee A l t e r VOTED: 6 "° Meeting Date: 09-09-97 Resolution # : 08-108-97 Be it resolved that, upon the recommendation of the Village Treaurer, Mayor Treacy, with the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, does hereby appoint Barbara Napoli of 19 Osage Drive East, Ossining, NY 10562 to the position of Senior Bookkeeper on a provisional basis at an annual salary of $27,000 effective September 1 5 , 1 9 9 7 . Said appointment is subject to the approval of the Westchester County Civil Service Commission. Said candidate must take and pass the Senior Bookkeeper examination when it is scheduled. This appointment is subject to a six-month performance evaluation commencing on the date of appointment, and upon the successful completion, her annual salary will be $28,000. MOVED: Trustee A l t e r SECONDED: Trustee C o l l i n s VOTED: 6-0 �•••"•^vi:- I SLEEPY HOLLOW FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Patrol Org. 1876 Pocantico Hook & Ladder Robert Moon Chief Engineer Org. 1878 Lenny Vogt l s t Asst * Cn,ef Richard Gross Rescues Hose Co. 1 Ore. 1887 Union Hose Co. No. 2 2nd A s s t Chief Org. 1887 Columbia Hose Co. No. 3 Org. 1899 I To: Mayor and Board of Trustees From: Fire Council Date: August 21,1997 Re: Membership Change Please be advised that as of July 1,1997 Kimberly Rudolph has been dropped from the active membership rolls of the Sleepy Hollow F.D. Respectfully Submitted SSSUn.lir Richard N.Gross, Secretary Council 2nd Asst. Chief S.H.F.D. i �I Public Works Report September 9,1997 Leaking hydramhe corner of Washington and Depeyster has been iced. Curb work is ong on Bellwood Avenue to get ready for paving. I i Tree work is coning. Repaved Barnhnd Francis Streets. 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