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                  <text>A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow was held
on Tuesday, November 18,1997 at 8:00 PM in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue,
Sleepy Hollow, New York.
Present:

Mayor Sean Treacy
Michael Collins
Morris Alter
Patricia Ramsey

Jose Chevere
Patrick J. Munroe
Mario DiFelice
Also Present:

Trustees

Linda £. David, Village Administrator
Janet Gandolfo, Village Attorney

Mayor Treacy called the meeting to order with a pledge to the flag.
Trustee DiFelice asked that we remain standing for a moment of silence for a former
Police Officer Thomas Carroll who passed away recently.
Trustee Chevere moved, seconded by Trustee Alter to open the meeting, carried.
Before starting the regular order of business, Mayor Treacy commented that our
Recreation Superintendent, Henry Atterbury would like to present checks to several
volunteer groups who helped with the very successful hayride. Henry Atterbury
presented checks to representatives of the fire department, ladies auxiliary, TNT
baseball. Wolfpak, etc. and thanked them for all their help.
Officer Bobby Checchi presented the Mayor and Board with a trophy the TNT
baseball received for winning the Fall championship.
The Mayor recognized Henry Atterbury for all his efforts.
Mayor Treacy commented that we have received a check for $600. 00 for our trout
stocking program from Henry Steiner on behalf of several businesses and
individuals.
Public Hearing
Mayor Treacy read the attached public hearing notice and gave a brief explanation.
He commented that it should read "chain" not chain link fence.
Trustee Alter moved, seconded by Trustee DiFelice to open the public hearing,
motion carried.
There were no comments from the public; Trustee Ramsey moved, seconded by
Trustee Collins and carried.

�Approval of Minutes
Trustee Collins moved, second by Trustee Chevere to approve the minutes of
October 7,1997 with minor additions/corrections, motion carried 6-0.
Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee DiFelice to approve the minutes of October
21,1997, motion carried 4-0-2 with Trustees Ramsey and Chevere abstaining.
Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee DiFelice to approve the minutes of
November 10,1997, motion carried 4-0-3 with Trustees Ramsey, Chevere and
Collins abstaining.
Approval of Warrants
Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee DiFelice to approve the warrant of the
General fund and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills for a total of $225,877.95,
motion carried; Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Collins to approve the
warrant of the Water &amp; Sewer fund and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills for
a total of $126,250.46 motion carried; Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee
Ramsey to approve the warrant of the Capital fund and authorize the Treasurer to
pay the bills for a total of $69,033.34, motion carried.
Public Comments-Agenda Items
Frank Rey asked about the bond resolution and what it was for.
Resolutions-Attached
Old Business-None
New Business
Trustee DiFelice made a motion that the Eagles be used as a polling place, seconded
by Trustee Ramsey, motion failed 2-4.
Mayor's Report
Mayor Treacy attended a very informative seminar at Pace University on
November 8th regarding land use techniques.
He commented that he attended the 300th anniversary celebration of the Old Dutch
Church and Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns. It was a beautiful and moving
ceremony.
Mayor Treacy commented that with the GM situation, taxes will be our biggest
problem facing the village. He intends to release the proposed budget before the
election. The Mayor stated that he has a plan. They will be meeting again with the
IDA to discuss the possibility of finding these IDA bonds to be defeasant They met
with the IDA today and the IDA was very supportive of our problem.
Trustee's Reports
Trustee Munroe stated that there seems to be a need to amend Chapter 57-78 of the
Vehicle and Traffic ordinance due to the fact that there are no signs posted letting
people know they cannot park on the streets in Webber Park for more than 48 hours
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�and he would like to call Tor a public hearing. Trustee Munroe made a motion to
call for a public hearing on January 6,1998 to amend this ordinance, seconded by
Trustee Ramsey and carried 6-0. This will be discussed at the next work session.
Trustee Munroe commented that a resident on Van Ripper Avenue is asking if there
is any way the Board can resolve a problem he has with trying to get out of his
driveway since there is always a car parking across the street opposite his driveway
making it difficult for him to pull out. (work session agenda)
Trustee Munroe and Trustee Collins attended a meeting of the Hudson River Towns
of Westchester to discuss tourism issues that face us and other surrounding villages.
A speaker from NYS DOT spoke about the installation of the Archville bridge and
that there are funds available from the state for projects to make roadways and
sidewalks safer for people. Villages should contact the state for recommendations.
Trustee Alter reported that the construction of the Devries field house foundation is
moving along very quickly; the water and sewer lines will be installed next week.
Recreation Department will be starting a Saturday morning basketball program.
Trustee Alter announced that there are several youth outing trips scheduled.
Trustee DiFelice reported that the zip code material has been delivered to the
Postmaster.
Trustee DiFelice commented that he saw a sign in the window of 281 N. Broadway
which states that anyone wishing to share a house in Philipse Manor should call this
certain number. He wanted to know if this was allowed. The Building Inspector will
check into the matter.
Trustee Chevere read the attached Public Works Report.
Trustee Ramsey commented there was no Library Report.
She read the Engineers report for the month of October and read the attached Fire
Department correspondence.
On the membership change, Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Ramsey
to approve action taken, carried.
Trustee Ramsey commented that Union Hose and Rescue Hose fire companies
celebrated their 110th anniversary. She commented that we should issue certificates
for each of these companies.
The Fire Department fund drive is still ongoing.
Trustee Ramsey read correspondence from the Fire Council with their requests for
several items needed from the Capital budget line.

�Trustee Ramsey moved, second by Trustee DiFelice that we release the funds of the
Capital fund, motion carried 6-0.
The Mayor commented that we have to borrow this money.
Mayor Treacy made a motion to amend the serial bond resolution to add the items
requested by the fire department for a total of $14,205.00 plus a 2% finance charge,
seconded by Trustee Chevere and carried 6-0.
Trustee Ramsey read an article in the newspaper by Tony Rodrigues commending
Lt. Warren, Sgt. Hayward, Detective Corona and Officers Lombardi, Nevelus and
Cotarello on their quick response to the apartment fire on Beekman Avenue, (copy
placed in personnel files.)
Trustee Collins reported that the facade improvement program is moving along. Six
properties are scheduled to begin shortly with awnings and lites.
Trustee Collins gave a brief summary of the Police report for October.
He read a letter from Sister Mary Clare of St. Teresa of Avila Religious Education
Program commending Officer Cappello for his quick, kind and professional
assistance when she fell, (placed in personnel file )
Trustee Collins reported that the village has been reimbursed $2010.18 for the seat
belt program (SORE) for the months of May, July, August and September.
Administrator's Report
Linda David read the Zoning Board agenda for November 19th and the Planning
Board agenda for November 20th; the School Board and Library Board will meet on
November 20th.
Communications. Petitions &amp; Requests
Mayor Treacy read a letter from Governor Pataki with regard to the designation of
the Hudson River as an American Heritage river.
The Mayor read a letter from Eve Gross requesting a handicapped parking space in
front of 2 Maple Street. (Discuss at next work session)
The Mayor received a letter from Frank Occhipinti regarding a property problem
on Hudson Street. (Discuss at work session)
A letter from the PMIA was read regarding their concerns over two proposals by
GM that had access to and from the General Motors facility through Kingsland
Point Park and through Devries Field.
Mayor Treacy read a letter from County Executive O'Rourke stating that the
Women's Hall of Fame is again honoring one woman for her contribution to the
status of women and the quality of life in Westchester. Nominations for five
scholarships will be accepted no later than 5 PM January 12,1998.

�Mayor Treaty read a proclamation proclaiming September 15-October 15,1997 aa
Hispanic History Month in the Vfflage of Sleepy Hollow.
Public Comments
Steve Serina commented on the hiring of the Parking Enforcement Officer who was
not a local resident The Administrator commented that we reached oat locally
before we advertised and he was very highly recommended.
Richard Gross spoke to the Mayor and Board on behalf of the Fire Chief Moon and
members of the Fire Council regarding the lack of ambulance volunteers during the
day and that we need to have an incentive program for the Fire Department
The Mayor commented that we will discuss these issues at the work session.
Several members of the Fire Department, former Chief Ruthgiano, Pat Haggerty,
and John Korzelius spoke on the issue of over-spending in Fire Department last year
claiming that this was not true. Clay Tiffany spoke on the same issue.
Frank Rey asked what deal was reached with the Police Chief regarding his
retirement and what it cost the village. The Village Attorney commented that this is
a personnel matter and cannot be discussed.
John Edwards commented that there will be a meeting of the Sleepy Hollow Society
and the zip code change will be discussed.
Trustee DiFelice made a motion that the Board apologize to Lenny Rutigliano,
seconded by Trustee Ramsey.
Discussion ensued.
Mayor Treacy made a motion to amend Trustee DiFelice's motion so that if
anything was untrue that was said here, we wholeheartedly apologize, for in fact
there was a mistake made with regard to defibs and certainly we should apologize
for mistakes, second by Trustee Collins and carried 5-2.
There being no further comments, Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Collins
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

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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 November 18,1997 at 8:00 PM or soon thereafter in Village
Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York to hear and consider public
comments to amend the Vehicle &amp; Traffic code, Chapter 57-7A to add no parking after
sunset on the west side of Gory Brook Road, 347 feet south of the chain link fence.
The hearing is accessible to the handicapped.
All taxpayers, residents and interested parties are entitled to attend and be heard at said
hearing.
By Order of the Board of Trustees
Linda E. David, Village Clerk
Dated: November 8, 1997

�Meeting Date: 11-18-97
Resolution # : 11-134-97
Whereas the Village of Sleepy Hollow Is eligible to receive up to $8,710.00 In
reimbursable funds from Westchester County to participate In the STOP D.W.I
Patrol Project,
Now, therefore, be It resolved that the Board of Trustees authorizes the Mayor
to sign an agreement with the County of Westchester for participation In the
STOP D.W.I Patrol Project and Training Reimbursement program for the period
January 1998 through December 1998.
MOVED: Trustee Collins

SECONDED: Trustee Alter

VOTED: 7-0

�MEETING DATE:
RESOLUTION #:

11/18/97
11/135/97

BOND RESOLUTION, DATED NOVEMBER 18 % 1 9 9 7 ) AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $242,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT SERIAL BONDS
OF THE VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO THE
LOCAL FINANCE LAW, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF THE CONSTRUCTION
AND ACQUISITION OF VARIOUS PURPOSES IN AND FOR THE VILLAGE.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow (the "Village"),
located in Westchester County, in the State of New York (the "State"), hereby determines that
it is in the public interest of the Village to authorize the financing of the costs of the construction
and acquisition of various purposes in and for the Village at a total estimated cost of $242,000
all in accordance with the Local Finance Law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees ot the Village of
Sleepy Hollow, as follows:
Section 1. There is hereby authorized to be issued serial bonds of the Village in the
aggregate principal amount of up to $242,000 pursuant to the Local Finance Law, in order to
finance the cost of the construction and acquisition of the specific objects or purposes, including
preliminary costs (2.058%) thereof, hereinafter described.
Section 2. The specific objects or purposes to be financed by the issuance of such serial
bonds and the estimated maximum cost of each such object or purpose are as follows: the (i)
construction of an elevator in the Municipal Building ($20,615), (ii) acquisition of fire
department equipment ($24,705), (iii) construction of park improvements ($137,785), (iv)
construction of sidewalks ($38,485), and (v) acquisition of various equipment ($20,410) (the
"Project").

�Section 3. The Board of Trustees of the Village has ascertained and hereby states that
(a) the estimated maximum cost of the Project is $242,000; (b) no money has heretofore been
authorized to be applied to the payment of the costs of the Project; (c) the Board of Trustees of
the Village plans to finance the costs of the Project from the proceeds of the serial bonds or
bond anticipation notes authorized in this bond resolution; and (d) the maturity of the obligations
authorized herein will not be in excess of five (5) years.
Section 4. It is hereby determined that items referred to in clauses (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and
(v) of Section 2 hereof are specific objects or purposes described in subdivisions 12(a), 27,
19(c), 20(c), and 35, respectively, of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law
and that the periods of probable usefulness for said items is twenty (20), ten (10), fifteen (15),
fifteen (15) and five (5) years, respectively. The serial bonds authorized herein shall have a
maximum maturity of five (5) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of such serial
bonds, or (b) the date of the first bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance
of such serial bonds.
Section 5. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Resolution and the Local Finance
Law, and pursuant to the provisions of Sections 21.00, 30.00, 50.00, 56.00 and 60.00,
inclusive, of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize bond anticipation notes in
anticipation of the issuance of the serial bonds authorized by this Resolution and the renewal of
such bond anticipation notes and the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such
serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes authorized by this Resolution, and the power to
issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and bond anticipation notes are hereby delegated to the
Village Treasurer, as the chief fiscal officer of the Village. The Village Treasurer is hereby

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�authorized to execute on behalf of the Village all serial bonds issued pursuant to this Resolution
and all bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, and
the Village Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the seal of the Village to all such serial bonds and
all such bond anticipation notes and to attest such seal.

Each interest coupon, if any,

representing interest payable on such serial bonds shall be authenticated by the manual or
facsimile signature of the Village Treasurer.
Section 6. The faith and credit of the Village is hereby and shall be irrevocably pledged
for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on all obligations authorized and issued
pursuant to this Resolution as the same shall become due.
Section 7. When this Resolution takes effect, the Village Clerk shall cause the same to
be published together with a notice in substantially the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of the
Local Finance Law in
D a i l y News.
a newspaper having a general circulation in the Village.
The validity of the serial bonds authorized by this Resolution and of bond anticipation notes
issued in anticipation of the sale of such serial bonds may be contested only if such obligations
are authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village is not authorized to expend money,
or the provisions of law which should be complied with as of the date of the publication of this
resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such
validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication, or if such
obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of the State.
Section 8. Prior to the issuance of obligations authorized to be issued by this bond
resolution, the Board of Trustees of the Village shall comply with all applicable provisions
prescribed in Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, all regulations promulgated
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�thereunder by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and all applicable
Federal laws and regulations in connection with environmental quality review relating to the
Project (collectively, the "environmental compliance proceedings"). In the event that any of the
environmental compliance proceedings are not completed, or require amendment or modification
subsequent to the date of adoption of this bond resolution, the Board of Trustees of the Village
will re-adopt, amend or modify this bond resolution prior to the issuance of obligations
authorized to be issued herein upon the advice of bond counsel. It is hereby determined by the
Board of Trustees of the Village that the Project will not have a significant effect on the
environment.
Section 9. The Village hereby declares its intention to issue the obligations authorized
herein to finance the costs of the Project. The Village covenants for the benefit of the holders
of the obligations authorized herein that it will not make any use of the proceeds of such
obligations, any funds reasonably expected to be used to pay the principal of or interest on such
obligations or any other funds of the Village, and will not make any use of the facilities financed
with the proceeds of such obligations which would cause the interest on such obligations to
become subject to Federal income taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended (the "Code"), (except for the alternative minimum tax imposed on corporations by
section 55 of the Code and except for the environmental tax imposed on corporations by section
59A of the Code) or subject the Village to any penalties under section 148 of the Code, and that
it will not take any action or omit to take any action with respect to such obligations, the
proceeds thereof or any facilities financed thereby if such action or omission would cause the
interest on such obligations to become subject to Federal income taxation under the Code (except

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�for the alternative minimum tax imposed on corporations by section 55 of the Code and except
for the environmental tax imposed on corporations by section 59A of the Code) or subject the
Village to any penalties under section 148 of the Code. The foregoing covenants shall remain
in full force and effect notwithstanding the defeasance of the bonds or any other provisions
hereof until the date which is 60 days after the final maturity date or earlier prior redemption
date thereof.
Section 10. For the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners from time to time of
the bonds and bond anticipation notes authorized pursuant to this resolution (the "obligations"),
the Village agrees, in accordance with and as an obligated person with respect to the obligations,
under Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities Exchange Commission pursuant to the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Rule"), to provide or cause to be provided such financial
information and operating data, financial statements and notices, in such manner, as may be
required for purposes of the Rule. In order to describe and specify certain terms of the Village's
continuing disclosure agreement for that purpose, and thereby to implement that agreement,
including provisions for enforcement, amendment and termination, the Village Treasurer is
authorized and directed to sign and deliver, in the name and on behalf of the Village, the
commitment authorized by subsection 6(c) of the Rule (the "Commitment") to be placed on file
with the Village Clerk, which shall constitute the continuing disclosure agreement made by the
Village for the benefit of holders and beneficial owners of the obligations in accordance with the
Rule, with any changes or amendments that are not inconsistent with this resolution and not
substantially adverse to the Village and that are approved by the Village Treasurer on behalf of
the Village, all of which shall be conclusively evidenced by the signing of the Commitment or

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�amendments thereto.

The agreement formed, collectively, by this paragraph and the

Commitment, shall be the Village's continuing disclosure agreement for purposes of the Rule,
and its performance shall be subject to the availability of funds and their annual appropriation
to meet costs the Village would be required to incur to perform thereunder.

The Village

Treasurer is further authorized and directed to establish procedures in order to ensure
compliance by the Village with its continuing disclosure agreement, including the timely
provision of information and notices.

Prior to making any filing in accordance with the

agreement or providing notice of the occurrence of any material event, the Village Treasurer
shall consult with, as appropriate, the Village Attorney and bond counsel or other qualified
independent special counsel to the Village. The Village Treasurer acting in the name and on
behalf of the Village, shall be entitled to rely upon any legal advice provided by the Village
Attorney or such bond counsel or other special counsel in determining whether a filing should
be made.
Section 11. This Resolution will take effect immediately upon its adoption by a vote of
at least two-thirds of the Board of Trustees of the Village.

MOVED:

Trustee Alter

SECONDED:

Trustee Munroe

Trustees DiFelice and Ramsey voted No.

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VOTE:

5-2

�Meeting Date: 11-18-97
Resolution #: 11-136-97
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees hereby agrees to settle the matter of the
claim of Richard Moore against the Village of Sleepy Hollow for the sum of
$7500.00. The Treasurer is directed to issue a check to the law firm of Gallo &amp;
Taromina, LLP, as attorneys in exchange for all necessary releases in favor of the
Village of Sleepy Hollow.
MOVED: Trustee Alter SECONDED: Trustee Chevere VOTE: 6-0
Meeting Date: 11/18/97
Resolution #:
11/137/97
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow
does hereby approve the appointment by the Mayor of Richard Lordy as
temporary part-time Parking Enforcement Officer at an hourly rate of $9.00 per
hour with a maximum of 17 hours per week.
MOVED: Trustee Collins SECONDED: Trustee Alter VOTE: 6-0

�Meeting date: 11-18-97
Resolution • : 11-138-97
Now, therefore, be It resolved that the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Sleepy Hollow do hereby create a scholarship fund named The Sleepy
Hollow Children's Fund- This fund will provide scholarships for needy children
and/or underprivileged families that have many children, who are residents of
the Village of Sleepy Hollow to enable them to participate in Sleepy Hollow
recreation activities and programs.
The selection and distribution of these scholarships will be the responsibility of
the Recreation Commission. The Sleepy Hollow Children's Fund will noj use
public funds but will solely depend on contributions from Individuals, private
companies or corporations and grants to fund it. Contributions to this fund are
not tax-deductible.
Note: Any monies remaining at the end of a fiscal year will be carried over to
the next year fiscal calendar year.

MOVED: Trustee Chevere

SECONDED:

Trustee Collins

VOTED: 6-0

Trustee Ramsey moved and Trustee Alter seconded to amend to remove
"Contributions to this fund are not tax-deductible.'' VOTED: 6-0

�SLEEPY HOLLOW
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Patrol
Org. 1876
Pocantico Hook &amp; Udder
Org. 1878
Rescues Hose Co. 1
Org. 1887
Union Hose Co. No. 2
Org. 1887
Columbia Hose Co. No. 3

Robert Moon
^ ^ Engineer
Lenny Vogt
l s t Asst
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Richard Grose
2nd Asst
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To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From Board of Fire Wardens
Date: November 17,1997
Re: Membership Change

Please note that at our regular monthly meeting held on Tuesday
November 11,1997 the following action was approved:
1. Dropped from active membership
Howard McCarthy and Edward Koval members of
Columbia Hose Co J 3
2. Dropped from active membership of Ambulance 13
Lisa Borodovsky
3. Elected to membership in Pocantico H&amp;L
Demitrius Carrera 95 Beekman Ave. S.H.
4. Elected asWarden from Pocantico H&amp;L
Thomas Gronowski
5. Resigned as Captain in Fire Patrol Co.# 1 Michael
Smutek
Elected to Fill the vacancy as Captain William Lent.

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Etespectfuhy Subi

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Richard N.Gross,Council Secretary
2nd Assistant Chief S.H.F.D.

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�SLEEPY HOLLOW
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Patrol
Org. 1876
Pocantico Hook &amp; Ladder
Org. 1878
Rescues Hose Co. 1
Ore 1887
Union Hose Co. No. 2
Org. 1887
lumbia Hose Co. No. 3
Org. 1899
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Robert Moon
Chief Engineer
Lenny Vogt
lst Asst

2nd A s s t

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To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Board of Fire Wardens
Date: November 17,1997
Re: Training

It has been brought to the attention of the Fire Council that at a
recent Village Board meeting questions were raised at to why we train at the
Rockland County Fire Training Center. I have attached a copy of an article
which appeared in the local Gannett Newspaper. I feel this answers all or
some of your concerns. If you still have any concerns regarding our training,
please contact one of the Chiefs.

I

Chief

Richard Gross

Respectfully Submitted

Richard N.Gross, Council Secretary
2nd Assistant Chief S.H.F.D.

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center needs more
staff, new equipment
By Robert Marchartt
Staff Writer

Equipment problems and
staffing shortages at Westchester
County's fire training center in
Valhalla are sending firefighters
outside the county to learn firefighting techniques.
Twenty years ago, the center
was hailed as one of the finest
fire academies in the country.
Now, Westchester firefighters
are journeying to Rockland and
Putnam counties, lured by larger

training staffs, more advanced
equipment and greater scheduling flexibility than is found at
the Westchester County Fire
Training Center.
Firefighters are not happy
about the situation.
"We just don't understand why
— and we're Westchester taxpayers — we have to go to Rockland," said James Brown Sr., the
Tarrytown Fire Department's
secretary and a former chief.
"Why should we need to go to
Rockland County? Why should
we need to pay for our training?"
The answer seems to be that a
lack of county supervision, poor
maintenance and_ years of stringent budgets have taken their

toll, local firefighters say.
County officials say improvements are being made to ease
the problems, and they note that
the center's budget was increased by about $300,000 this
year.
The difference between fire
training in Rockland and Westchester still shows a wide disparity, however. Rockland's center
trains 50,000 firefighters a year;
Westchester drains 10,000. Rockland has 43 instructors; Westchester has six.
Rockland, with a population
one-third of Westchester's
900,000 residents, spends $1.1
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To: Fire Chairperson Trustee Pat Ramsey
From: Board of Fire Wardens
Date November 17,1997
Re: Code Inspections

At our regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 11 , concern has been raised as
to very few or no reports from the Code Enforcement Officer to the Fire Chief. These reports are vital in a
pre plan of a particular location. The Chiefs appreciate the information that Building Inspector James
Margotta has supplied to them of inspections made by Mr. Margolin on possible problem areas in the
Village.
The fire council request a response in writing as to the number of inspections and copies
of same performed by the present Code Enforcement Officer since December 1996. The council also
request the number of hours per week the Code Enforcement position is required to dedicate to
inspections of Code Violations.
This council hopes that the safety of our personnel and the safety of the residents of the
Village of Sleepy Hollow arc a primary concern, and that all effort is made to comply with this councils
requests in a timely manner.

lly submitted
Submitted

Richard N.Gross, Council Secretary
2nd Assistant Chief S.H.F.D.
cc: Village Administrator
Mayor Sean Trcacy
Deputy Clerk Angela Everett

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To: Mayor and Board of Trustees
From: Board of Fire Wardens
Date: November 17,1997
Re: Results of Chiefs Convention

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Please note that on Monday, November 10,1997 a special
meeting of the Fire Department Chiefs Convention was called to order at
19:30hrs by Chief Robert Moon. The purpose of this meeting was to fill the
vacency in the position of 1st Assistant Chief Engineer . The delegates
elected William Hennessey Sr.fromColumbia Hose Co. # 3.

Respectfully Submitted

Richard N.Gross, Council Secretary
2nd Assistant Chief S.H.F.D.

�November 12, 1997

Village of Sleepy Hollow
Mayor &amp; Board of Trustees
28 Beekman Ave.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. 10591
Dear Mayor and Board:
Please be advised that on November 10, 1997, the Chiefs
Convention met and elected William Hennessey to the
position of 1st Assistant Chief until April, 1998.

Sincerely,

Richie Green
Secretary of
Chiefs Convention
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cc: Fire Counsel

�Public Works Report

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November 18,1997
Leaf season is in full swing. The vacuum is picking up the leaves in the Manors.
We are picking up leaves almost every day when possible.
Thursday, November 27th is Thanksgiving. Village offices will be closed Thursday
and Friday, November 28th. There will be no garbage pickup on those days.
Thursday's garbage pickup will take place on Wednesday that week. Recycling will
also take place on Wednesday.
Christmas tree lites should be installed by Thanksgiving.
The sanders have been installed on the trucks in preparation for the winter.
Street lite repairs are ongoing.
We have received SHIPS reimbursement of $86,608.65 for money spent for the
repaving of Bellwood Avenue and a portion of Beekman Avenue.

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