https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/5bdd6d6ff956798cab7af1bb7a28b679.pdf b684549a84ba44c15c5fd601a10fb3dd PDF Text Text A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow was held on Tuesday, January 20,1998 at 8:00 PM in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Present: Mayor Sean Treacy Jose Chevere Patricia Ramsey Michael Collins Mario DiFelice Morris Alter Patrick J. Munroe Also Present: Trustees Janet Gandolfo, Village Attorney Mayor Treacy called the meeting to order with a pledge to the flag. Public Hearing Mayor Treacy read the attached public hearing notice regarding a handicapped parking space in front of 2 Maple Street Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Ramsey to open the hearing, carried. Mayor Treacy read the letter from Eve Gross requesting this space for her husband. There were no comments from the public; Trustee Ramsey moved, seconded by Trustee Alter to close the hearing, carried. Mayor Treacy read the attached public hearing notice regarding an increase in taxi fares. He commented that this was a request from Knapp McCarthy because the last increase was in 1986. Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Collins to open the hearing, carried. There were no comments from the public, therefore Trustee Ramsey moved to close the hearing, seconded by Trustee Chevere and carried. Approval of Warrants Trustee Collins moved, seconded by Trustee DiFelice to approve the warrants of the General fund for a total of $813,111.75 and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills, motion carried 6-0; Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Ramsey to approve the warrant of the Water & Sewer fund for a total of $1,178.66 and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills, motion carried 6-0; Trustee Collins moved, seconded by Trustee Ramsey to approve the warrant of the Capital fund for a total of $6,213.20 and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills, motion carried 6-0. Public Comments-Agenda Items Jim Galgano commented on resolution #1-111-98 regarding the dredging of Sleepy Hollow Landing Park. The Mayor showed him on the large map where the dredging will take place. 1 �Don Caetano and Maryann Connolly were against this park and Chick Galena felt that the village should go out to bid; the Mayor commented we are not required to go out to bid for professional services; (Consulting Services, Hastings Design) Resolutions-Attached Old Business-None New Business Trustee Chevcre asked that the Board discuss modifying the Sprinkler Code to consider having any new construction add a knock box placed outside the residence which would have keys in it, a map showing where the sprinkler system is located and any other important information. He would like to discuss this at the February 10,1998 work session and the Fire Chiefs should be asked to attend. Mayor's Report The Mayor commented that the Village of Sleepy Hollow was an answer to one of the questions on the game show Jeopardy. Mayor Treacy reported that they have spoken to the Mt Pleasant IDA to discuss the defeasance of the IDA bonds that were issued in 1985 GM in hopes of keeping the General Motors plant here for many years. There will be another hearing and he urged all taxpayers and residents to attend and voice their opinion. On February 3rd we will be meeting again with General Motors representatives. Trustee Collins commented that this is a vital issue for the village and residents should exercise their rights and attend *ind speak out The Mayor commented that we will send notices out to all the residents in the village urging them to attend this hearing. Mayor Treacy reported that he met with representatives of some very large national realtors and there is a great deal of interest in Sleepy Hollow, that is General Motors and Duracell properties and other vacant land. Trustee Alter commented that there was an article in the NY Times last Sunday regarding the development of property adjacent to the GM site. Mayor Treacy commented that they met with members of the Ambulance Corp regarding the need for outside ambulance services during the day. The Mayor commented that Jim Yosifides has reopened his restaurant on the corner of Beekman and Washington and wished him luck. The Mayor reported that in response to the request of a resident to check the stream by the bridge on the Horseman Trail; the Mayor commented that the DEC was contacted and their report confirms that the sheen is natural and normal for this stream. /• �y Trustee's Reports Trustee Collins reported that Officer Cotarello has completed his DARE courses and Officer Benetiz will complete his EMT courses this week. Trustee Ramsey commented that with regard to the article in the Gannett newspaper, it was not true, she did not accuse the Village Attorney of any wrongdoing. There was no Library Board meeting last week due to inclement weather. Trustee Ramsey read the attached correspondence from the Fire Wardens regarding action taken at their recent meeting. Trustee Alter moved, seconded by Trustee DiFelice to approve these actions, carried. Trustee Chevere read the attached public works report He commented that the shopping cart situation is getting worse. The Mayor commented that we will have the Public Works Department pick them up whenever they see them. Trustee DiFelice reported that we have 45 days to appeal the denial of our request to change the zip code and he would like to get the process started by having a meeting this Monday. Trustee Alter reported that the youth basketball is a great success and the 12 and 13 year olds are also interested now. Kick off for TNT baseball will take place on April 3rd starting at Morse School and ending at the high school There will a youth ski trip this Saturday. Trustee Alter urged all taxpayers to take advantage of this new program called STAR which will help seniors and others get a reduction in their school taxes. You can obtain forms from the Assessor or here at Village Halt Mayor Treacy congratulated Wolfpak for their undefeated year. Trustee Munroe reported that we are awaiting a decision from the White House with regard to our request to designate the Hudson River an American Heritage River. Trustee Munroe commented that he and Trustee Collins attended a conference at Rutgers University regarding lake management to learn about Fremont pond. Communications. Petitions & Requests Deputy Clerk read correspondence from the VFW informing the village of their intent to renew their liquor license. (Copy to Police Chief) �Mayor Treacy read correspondence from Rev. Gorman of St Teresa of Avila Church requesting permission for their Dominican members to have a procession on Saturday, January 24* starting at 6:30 PM in honor of Our Lady of Altagrada. Trustee Ramsey moved, seconded by Trustee Chevere to approve their request, carried. There will be two public hearings regarding the future of transportation in the region; one in Rockland County on January 27th and in Westchester on February 4th. Public Comments Pat Scova, Town of Mt Pleasant Town Clerk, commented that she has been receiving complaints from residents and election inspectors with regard to the changes in the election districts. John Edwards commented that he is already getting a package together with regard to our appeal to the denial of the zip code. Edna and Mario Belanich commented the decals on the trucks should not read 1874 for Sleepy Hollow, it should read 1996. There were comments made regarding the cars parked on the streets in the Manor by Don Caetano, Mario Belanich and Maryann Connolly. Jim Galgano commented that the article in the NY Times was mostly about the Tarrytown waterfront There being no further comments, Trustee Chevere moved, seconded by Trustee DiFelice to close the public comments, carried. Executive Session Trustee Chevere moved, seconded by Trustee Alter to move adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel, carried. Discussion ensued on a personnel matter in the Court Trustee Collins moved, seconded by Trustee Alter to approve the hiring of Lawrence Cassidy on a temporary part time basis in the court at $15.00 an hour to help collect the outstanding judgments in the court, motion carried 6-0. There being no further business, Trustee Alter moved, seconded by Trustee Collins to adjourn the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Angela Everett-Deputy Village Clerk �y .• FUBUC 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, January 20,1998 at 8:00 PM or soon thereafter in Milage Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York to hear and consider amending Chapter 57 of the Code of the Village of Sleepy Hollow entitled, "Vehicle & Traffic" to designate a handicapped parking space in front of 2 Maple Street on the south side of the street All taxpayers, residents and parties in interest are entitled to attend and be heard at said hearing. By Order of the Board of Trustees Angela Everett-Deputy Village Clerk Dated: January 9,1998 �PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow win hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 20,199S at 8:00 PM or soon thereafter in Village HaO, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York to consider a proposed Local Law amending Section 52-21 of the Code of the Village of Sleepy Hollow entitled MTaxi Fares'9 adding at the end of Paragraph I, the following language: A. Afl rates are based on starting from Sleepy Hollow and Tarry town zoning line. B. The Village should be divided into six (6) zones for computing taxi fares said zones as follows: C. Zone I $2.75 ZoneH 3.25 ZoneHI 3.50 Zone IV 3.75 ZoneV 4.00 Zone VI 4.25 Zone L From the southerly village line to northerly of College Ave. to easterly of Cortlandt Street Zone IL From southerly of College Ave., southerly of the Phflipse Manor Restoration, northerly of Broadway including Sleepy Hollow High School, John Paulding School easterly of the Hudson River. Zone HL Webber Park and Phflipse Manor Restoration and North Broadway. Zone IV. Phflipse Manor and the old part of the cemetery and Webber Avenue. Zone V. Sleepy Hollow Manor and the new part of the cemetery. Zone VL Phelps Memorial Hospital. 1. A charge of two dollars and seventy-five cents ($2.75) win be made for a continuous ride in Zone I, and a charge of two dollars and seventy-five cents ($2.75) wifl also be made to each additional separate fare within Zone L A charge of one dollar ($1.00) will be made for groups of two or more who are afl discharged at one stop within Zone L �y 2. A charge of three dollars and twenty-five cents ($3.25) will be made for a continuous ride into Zone II, and a charge of three dollars and twenty-five ($3.25) will also be made to each additional separate fare within Zone H. A charge of one dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) will be made for groups of two or more who are all discharged at one stop within Zone EL 3. A charge of three dollars and fifty cents ($3.50) will be made for a continuous ride into Zone m , and a charge of three dollars and fifty cents ($3.50) will also be made to each additional separate fare within Zone HL A charge of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) win be made for groups of two or more who are all discharged at one stop within Zone EOL 4. A charge of three dollars and seventy-five cents ($3.75) wfll be made for a continuous ride in Zone IV, and a charge of three dollars and seventy-five cents ($3.75) will also be made to each additional separate fare within Zone IV. A charge of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) will be made for groups of two of more who are all discharged at one stop within Zone IV. 5. A charge of four dollars ($4.00) will be made for a continuous ride in Zone V, and a charge of four dollars ($4.00) will also be made to each additional separate fare within Zone V. A charge of one dollar and seventy-five cents ($1.75) each will be made for groups of more than two persons who are all discharged at one stop within Zone V. 6. A charge of four dollars and twenty-five cents ($4.25) will be made for a continuous ride in Zone VI, and a charge of four dollars and twenty-five cents ($4.25) will be made to each additional separate fare within Zone VL A charge of two dollars ($2.00) each will be made for groups of more than one who are all discharged at one stop within Zone VL 7. A $1.00 per fare dbcount will be given to all Senior Citizens. Hearing is handicapped accessible. This Local Law shall take effect within the time prescribed by law. By Order of the Board of Trustees Dated: January 9,1998 Angela Everett-Deputy Village Clerk �Meeting Date: 01-20-98 Resolution #: 01-11-98 Be it Resolved that the Board of Trustees authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement with Hastings Design Group, 14 Spring Street, Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, for consultant services in connection with applications and permits for the proposed dredging at Sleepy Hollow Landing Park, Sleepy Hollow, New York for a fee of $10,000.00. MOVEDiTrustee Munroe SECONDED:Trustee Collins VOTE:5-l Trustee DiFelice voted No. He commented that he was not against the park, it is that we have budget constraints now. Meeting Date: 01-20-98 Resolution #: 01-12-98 Be it Resolved that the Mayor appoints Jim Occhiogrosso to the Community Development Advisory Group (CDAG) for a term of one year. MOVED: Trustee Collins SECONDED:Trustee Ramsey VOTE: 6-0 �I Meeting Date: 01-20-98 Resolution #: 01-13-98 Be it Resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby amend Chapter 57 of the Code of the Village of Sleepy Hollow entitled "Vehicle & Traffic" to designate a handicapped parking space in front of 2 Maple Street on the south side of the street MOVED: Trustee Alter SECONDED:Trustee Ramsey VOTE: 6-0 I Meeting Date: Resolution #: 01-20-98 01-14-98 Be it Resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby amend Section 52-21 of the code of the Village of Sleepy HoUow entitled "Taxi Fares" as listed in the attached public hearing notice. MOVED: Trustee Alter SECONDED: Trustee Chevere VOTE: 6-0 i �Public Works Report January 20,1998 Leaves and yard waste must be bagged now throughout the whole village. Tree work is continuing on an ongoing basis. Work on cleaning out the storm drains will start next week. Patching pot holes throughout the village is continuing. Recycling will take place tomorrow along with Tuesday's regular garbage pickup. �SLEEKY HOLLOW FIRE DEPARTMENT Rre Patrol Org. 1876 Pocantico Hook & Udder 2 8 BEEKMAN AVENUE S L E E P Y H O L L O W , NY 1 O S 9 1 V ^ Hjjrm^Sr. Q r g 187g Rescue Hose Co. 1 a^^ft,^ 0r 1887 « TSdAlcUrf Union Hose Co. No. 2 Org. 1887 Columbia Hose Co. No. 3 Org. 1899 I FW>M Moon n.;-fir««™~~ u« ^ Z ^ l To: Mayor and Board of Trustees From: Board of Fire Wardens Date January 20,1998 Re: Membership Changes . "*"*»*• *-*"» — • Please be advised that the following actions were approved at the regular monthly meeting of the Fire Council; held on Tuesday January 13,1998. 1. Miquel Valle and Luis Vilches have resigned from active membership in Fire Patrol Co. # 1 2. The following members have been dropped from active membership in Pocantico H&L due to non-payment of Dues: i Octavio Pais Winston Blydon Gerard Crampton Ray Margotta Charles Legall Matt Jackson Chris Bridel Steve Bacon Richard Sanzo Please remove the above members from your books as active members. 3. Richard Sullivan has been released from active membership in Pocantico H&L in good standings. 4. Elected to active membership in Columbia Hose Co. # 3, Richard Sullivan �The following was approved by the council: Jose Costa, Chief Driver of Pocantico H&L has approved Asst. Chief Richard Gross as a driver of Tower Laddar 38. Pocantico H&L request a Five (5) year Certificate for Jose Costa. Respectfully Submitted Richard N. Gross, Council Secretary 2nd Asst. Chief-S.H.F.D. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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