https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/3866e9375a1dbaa4fd0985ea2355b074.pdf 18af3e306564952ea511d816e1c18b27 PDF Text Text A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow was held on Tuesday, February 3,1998 at 8:00 PM in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Present: Mayor Sean Treacy Michael Collins Jose Chevere Mario DiFelice Morris Alter Patrick J. Munroe Trustees Also Present: Janet Gandolfo, Village Attorney Absent: Trustee Patricia Ramsey Trustee Alter moved, seconded by Trustee Chevere to open the meeting. Mayor Treacy called the meeting to order with a pledge to the flag. He asked that everyone remain standing for a moment of silence for Don Caetano's mother who passed away last week. Executive Session Trustee Alter moved, seconded by Trustee Chevere to go into executive session to discuss litigation and a professional service contract, motion carried 5-0. Discussion ensued on the Quinoy litigation matter. A motion was made by Trustee Chevere to settle the case of Quinoy versus the Village and motion was seconded by Trustee Alter. A vote was taken and motion passed 4-2. Trustees Alter, Chevere, Collins and DiFelice voted yes, Mayor Treacy and Trustee Munroe voted no. Brief discussion ensued on the resolution for corrosion control which is mandated by the County. Trustee Alter moved, seconded by Trustee Collins to return to the regular meeting, carried. Regular Session Mayor Treacy commented that discussion ensued on litigation that the village is involved in and an affirmative vote was taken to settle the case. Approval of Minutes Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Alter to approve the minutes of the January 6,1998 meeting with a minor correction, motion carried 5-0-1 with Trustee Alter abstaining. 1 �Approval of Warrants Trustee Collins moved, seconded by Trustee Chevere to approve the warrant of the General fund for a total $48,323.92 and authorize the treasurer to pay the bills, motion carried 5-0, Trustee Alter moved, seconded by Trustee Chevere to approve the warrant of the Water & sewer fund for a total of $55,002.99 and authorize the treasurer to pay the bills, motion carried 5-0; Trustee Chevere moved, seconded by Trustee Collins to approve the warrant of the Capital fund for a total of $12,412.98 and authorize the treasurer to pay the bills, motion carried 5-0. Public Comments-A£cnda Items Mayor Treacy commented that the Board may be forced to revert back to the original four minutes for each speaker if they continue to speak at great lengths and he read the rules that were adopted in the past regarding public comments. Mario Belanich commented that executive session should be at the end of the meeting. The Mayor responded that the reason the Board went into executive session before the meeting started this evening was due to the fact that the attorney representing us in the lawsuit was here at that time and we did not want him to to wait until the end. Resolutions-Attached Old Busincss-None New Business-None f Mayor's Report Mayor Treacy reported that the Board is still working on getting the IDA to declare the bonds that were issued in 1985 defeasant There was a public hearing on Saturday at Morse School and the auditorium was packed with residents who want this to take place. The Mayor commented that they met with representatives of General Motors this afternoon and are waiting for them to come back to us after they discuss our demands with the Detroit office. Mayor Treacy commented that on March 14* from 9AM-2:30 PM there will be a blood drive at Union Hose to help Cathy Chulla, the wife of our employee Richie Chulla replenish the supply of blood she has had to use due to the fact that she is suffering from cancer. He urged anyone who could donate blood to please help out Trustee Reports Trustee Munroe read a draft letter to our elected representatives in Congress and our Senators asking for their help regarding the denial of our request to change the zip code. x �Trustee Alter reported that the Devriesfieldhouseis almost completed and should be ready by baseball season. TNT registration starts on February 7th at Village Hall and February 14th at the Tarrytown recreation office. The hours are from 10AM-12Noon. Kick-off will take place on April 3rd. A ski trip to Vernon Valley will take place on February 17th. Trustee DiFelice thanked everyone who contributed to the Firemen's Fund Drive. Trustee Chevere read the attached public works report. He commented on the outbreak of reubella and urged everyone who has not received their immunization to get it. They will be giving free shots at certain areas and they can contact the Department of Health to find out where they will be given. Trustee Chevere commented that two months ago the Board established a Sleepy Hollow Children's Fund to provide scholarships for underprivileged children and children of large families to participate in recreation programs. Contributions to this fund can be sent to village hall. Trustee Collins commented that he has not completed his report yet on the parking situation in Philipse Manor. Communications. Petitions & Requests Mayor Treacy read correspondence from Dorothy King commending Claire, Paula and Dan of the recreation department for the wonderful job they do in the after school program. (Placed in personnel file) Mayor Treacy commented that the Seniors have invited him to their Valentine's Day party on February 12th at 1 PM at the General Motors Training Center. The United States Department of Transportation Coast Guard Auxiliary has congratulated us on our plans for Sleepy Hollow Landing Park which was featured in the Citizens Register. They commented that our efforts to improve and beautify are appreciated by all those who are interested in our Hudson River. Public Comments John Edwards commented on the statement in Trustee Munroe's draft letter regarding the zip code and the population growth with the redevelopment of GM. He stated that the percentage should be revised from 20% to perhaps 45% population growth. Maryann Connolly apologized to the Village Attorney for comments she made at the last board meeting. She also commented on parking situation in the Manors. Mario Belanich commented on Trustee Munroe's draft letter. �Frank Occhipinti asked if the Board has done anything about the situation on Hudson Street; the Mayor responded the fencing has gone up and we will discucuss the sale of this property at the next work session. Their being no further comments, Trustee Alter moved, second by Trustee Chevere to close the public comment section, carried. There being no further business, Trustee Alter moved, seconded by Trustee Collins to adjourn the meeting, carried. Respectfully submitted, Angela Everett Deputy Village Clerk �Meeting Date: 02-03-98 Resolution*: 02-15-98 y Be it Resolved that the Assessor of the Village of Sleepy Hollow has prepared the Tentative Assessment Roll for the current year, and that said Assessment Roll has been filed with the Village Clerk at her office in the Municipal Building, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York, where it may be seen and examined by any persons at all times during business hours between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM until the 17th day of February, 1998 and that on such day in the Board room, Municipal Building, 28 Beekman Avenue, in said Village, between the hours of 4 PM and 8 PM, the Board of Trustees of said Village will meet for the purpose of hearing complaints in relation thereto, on the application of any person considering himself aggrieved thereby. MOVED:Trustee Chevere SECONDED:Trustee A l t e r VOTE: 5 -° Meeting Date: 02-03-98 Resolution #: 02-16-98 Be it Resolved that Inspectors of Election for the Village of Sleepy Hollow be appointed to serve on Election Day, Wednesday, March 18, 1998 in accordance with Section 15-116 (1) of the Election Law. Be it Further Resolved, that the pay for Election Inspectors shall be $130 and an additional $10, 00 for the Chairman. MOVED: Trustee Chevere SECONDED:Trustee C o l l i n s VOTE: 5 "° �Meeting Date: 02-03-98 Resolution #: 02-17-98 Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees hereby retains Riddick Associates, PC. to provide engineering services to formulate plans and specifications for the Sleepy Hollow Water Department for providing a system of corrosion control utilizing an orthophosphate corrosion inhibitor and a PH adjustment with caustic soda altogether with instrumentation to control the rate of application of the chemicals. Be it further resolved that Riddick Associates P.C. will be compensated according to the 1998 fee schedule attached with a maximum cap of $8000.00. MOVED: Trustee Collins SECONDED: Trustee Chevere VOTE:5-0 / �y / Riddick Associates, P.C, 1998 FEE SCHEDULE A. Professional Fees HtlS B. Billing Rate (Hourly) Principal Engineers $120.00 Engineers $ 70.00 Senior Draftsman $ 60.00 Draftsman $ 40.00 Technician $ 25.00 Field Inspector $ 40.00 Direct Expenses • * • The following direct, non-salary related expenses are not included in the basic hourly rates and will be charged separately at cost, if incurred. 1. Living and traveling expenses of employees, partners, and principals when away from the home office on business for the Client. 2. Identifiable communication expense/ telegraph, cable, and express charges. 3. Services directly applicable to the work, such as special legal and accounting assistance, commercial printing and binding, and similar costs that are not applicable to general overhead. Also, the cost of retaining special consultants such as Geotechnical Engineers or Consulting Groundwater Hydrogeologists. 4. Identifiable reproduction costs applicable to the Client, such as blue-printing, Photostatting, mimeographing, printing, etc. Mlee/Vee fefieAde such as �PUBLIC WORKS REPORT FEBRUARY 3,1998 Please bag all yard waste and place at the curbs on Mondays. We're looking into state funding for road resurfacing. Tree work in ongoing. Patching potholes throughout the village. Water meter readings started on Monday. REMINDER: PLEASE DO NOT PUT BUILDING MATERIALS OUT; THEY WILL NOT BE PICKED UP BY THE SANITATION CREWS. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 TH IS PRESIDENTS' DAY AND VILLAGE OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED. 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