https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/7e5e81dcb01539b633d46848fc2d16cc.pdf 397304e1b60b17308ba06251c9b56a69 PDF Text Text A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow was held on Monday, April 20,1998 at 8:00 PM in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Present: Mayor Sean Treacy Michael Collins Patrick J. Munroe (Arrived late) Mario DiFelice Donald Stever Craig A. Laub Trustees Also Present: Janet Gandolfo, Village Attorney Absent: Trustee Morris Alter Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Stever to open the meeting, carried. 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 all those residents who passed away recently. Public Hearings-None Approval of Minutes Trustee Collins moved, seconded by Trustee DiFelice to approve the minutes of March 3,1998 and March 27,1998 and motion carried. Approval of Warrants Trustee Collins moved, seconded by Trustee Stever to approve the warrant of the General Fund for a total of $105,849.36 and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills, motion carried4-0; Trustee Collins moved, seconded by Trustee Stever to approve the warrant of the Water fund for a total of $58,815.53 and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills, motion carried 4-0; Trustee Collins moved, seconded by Trustee Stever to approve the warrant of the Capital fund for a total of $10,895.36 and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills, motion carried 4-0. Public Comments-Agenda Items-None Resolutions-Attached Old Business Trustee Laub wanted it noted that he was not at the meeting when the Bookkeeper was hired but that he would have voted against the hiring. �New Business Trustee Laub commented that he is uneasy about having General Motors put back on the tax roll. Trustee Laub commented that one of the vehicles in the Capital budget should be designated for the Fire Department. Mayor's Report Mayor Treacy gave a quick run down on the proposed budget stating that without state aid, homestead increase would be 18.54% and non-homestead rate would be 13.51%, but if we receive state aid, homestead rate could be 13.45% and nonhomestead rate would be 8.63%. He commented that we have a very tight budget this year and have been working very hard to keep taxes as low as it is possible by the layoffs that took place, the contract with the Teamsters with a zero increase for iwo years and the non-union employees have also accepted a zero increase for two years. We are waiting for action to be taken by the Mt. Pleasant IDA on declaring the bonds defeasant. As far as GM, demolition is continuing and we are waiting for GM to fulfill their promises with their plans for the site. Mayor Treacy met with representatives from Gillette who now own the Duracell property and there is a developer who is willing to develop the property with two family townhouse rental units. The project at the hospital site, Kendall on the Hudson is moving along. The Mayor commented that the new owners of the former Luberger Distributors on Kendall Avenue no longer needs a loading zone in front of that property, therefore he asked that a motion be made to call for public hearing on May 18,1998 at 8:00 PM to remove the loading zone in front of that property and also to limit the weight of the vehicles travelling on that street; Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Stever and motion carried 5-0. Trustee's Reports Trustee Munroe reported that he and Trustee Collins attended a meeting of the Hudson Rivertowns of Westchester who are working together to best develop and preserve the Hudson River. There may be some funds available but the deadline for one round of funding is June 3rd and the other members of the Tourism Committee will be putting together a proposal to send to Albany. Nancy Gold has asked that Sleepy Hollow join their flower program and we will look into how much it will cost the village. Trustee DiFelice reported that our request for the zip code change has been denied but we have not received any word from the Postal Authority in Washington. �The Zip Code Committee will meet next Tuesday night at 8 PM and Trustee Stever has agreed to join them. Trustee DiFelice commented that the Sleepy Hollow Society had concerns about about access roads through Kingsland Point Park and Devries Field park with the development of the Greenway. Trustee Collins and Mayor Treacy commented that issue has already been resolved and there will be no access roads through either park. Trustee DiFelice asked if we could request that Westchester County change the name of the Tarry town lighthouse to the Sleepy Hollow lighthouse and made a motion to that effect, seconded by Trustee Collins and carried 5-0. Our Village Attorney commented that the lighthouse may be on the National Historic Register and we might have to ask the federal government. Trustee DiFelice commented that we'll see what the County says first. Trustee DiFelice commented that the seniors are concern ~d about the continuation of the senior van and the nutrition program. Mayor Treacy commented that the nutrition program will continue and we have our own van now so we will discontinue the use of the Tarrytown van on May 30th. Trustee DiFelice asked if our meetings would be live since both villages hold their meetings on Mondays now. The Mayor stated that we have our own loop and we will be live. Trustee DiFelice commented that he agreed with Trustee Laub that one of the vehicles in the Capital budget should go to the Fire Department. Trustee Stever reported that the Zoning Board acted on the 8 Kendall Avenue application and the Planning Board has approved Antonio's Cabinetry application with a number of conditions. They must now go before the Architectural Review Board. He gave a brief history of the applications that are before the Boards for both of Antonio Rodrigues' projects; that is the Cabinetry project and the Philipse Plaza project. Trustee Stever read the agenda for the Architectural Review Board. Trustee Laub read the Chief Engineer's report for the month of March. Trustee Laub commented that he felt the Highway Department should be responsible for the clean-up of the parks and not the Recreation Department and commented that the funds should come out of Public Works budget. �Mayor Treacy commented that there is a man in the Recreation Department whose job is to maintain the parks and that he was originally transferred from Public Works to Recreation. We could look into the consolidation of departments. Trustee Collins reported that Police Chief has given him information for the Board to review about Communities on Phone Patrol and would like the Police Committee to look into this for emergency purposes and community patrols. Trustee Collins reported on the $150,000. Facade Improvement Program grant from the County. He commented that the majority of the twenty-five projects were completed this winter. This is a 50/50 program between the business owners and the village. Trustee Munroe reported that on Monday, May 4th at 8PM at the Writers' Center the two manor associations will hold a meeting regarding Fremont Pond. The Mayor commented that we have received grant applications which may be able to be used for Fremont Pond. Trustee DiFelice commented that perhaps we could look into community service as a way of cleaning up the parks. The Mayor stated that we looked into this some time ago but these people needed supervision. The Mayor commented that we would look into this again. Brief discussion ensued. Communications, Petitions & Requests The Village Clerk read the attached public works report in the absence of Trustee Alter. She read correspondence from Mr. Gasparre of Central Veterans' Committee requesting permission to hold their annual Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 25th starting at 9 AM. Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Munroe to approve this request and carried. The Clerk read letters of intent to renew their liquor licenses from the restaurant at 68 Beekman Avenue, Sushi Raku, and Four Corners Terry Corp. at 196 Cortlandt Street who isfilingfor a license to sell liquor. Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Munroe to inform the Police Chief of these, motion carried. Mayor Treacy read correspondence from Diane Corbin Bruning requesting trees be planted at Devries Field playground. (Referred to Joe DeFeo) �Mayor Treacy read letter, of resignation from Officer Paul Cappello who is transferring to Westchester County effective April 19th. An invitation was received fromthe Life Center to attend a celebration on May 3rd from 2-4 PM. A request from United Way was received to place a temporary sign with regard to their campaign at the corner of Tornello's gas station. Discussion ensued. We need to find out exactly where and more specific time before approving their request. An invitation was received from Don Kusel, Superintendent of Schools to attend an Arts & Crafts Festival on April 30th at 8 AM. The County Executive lias invited the Mayor to the 14th Annual Prayer Breakfast on May 1*. We received a request from NYPIRG, a not-for profit organization, to conduct a door to door outreach in our village. Trustee Munroe moved, seconded by Trustee Collins to approve their request, motion carried. (Copy to Police Chief) The Mayor reported that the NYS Power Authority has informed us that we saved $4800 in 1997 and has issued us a refund of $854. The Mayor read correspondence from Julie & Ronald Adamovic regarding a dangerous situation at the intersection of Beekman and Kendall Avnue. Trustee Munroe moved, seconded by Trustee DiFelice to call for a public hearing on May 18th at 8 PM to consider erecting a stop sign east to west on Beekman and Kendall, motion carried 5-0. Public Comments Frank Occhipinti asketf if some of the grant money received could be used for changing the parking on Beekman Avenue to diagonal parking. The Mayor commented that the County is very specific on what we use the grants for; that is sidewalks, curbs and lights and when the site at GM is developed, Beekman Avenue will be the major entrance and exit and it would inhibit the flow of traffic by having diagonal parking. We are hoping that with the redevelopment of the site, we would have public parking lot areas. Sunny McLean asked that the Board approve the request that she had submitted previously to have the village's meetings aired on Channel 19 as it had been in the past. Mayor Treacy asked that a motion be made to request that the cable company air our board meetings and our other various meetings on channel 19 throughout the entire franchise area. Trustee Collins moved, seconded by Trustee Stever and motion carried 5-0. �There being no further comments, Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Stever to close this section, carried. Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Stever to go into executive session to discuss litigation, motion carried. Executive Session Discussion ensued on the Starr litigation. Trustee Collins moved, seconded by Trustee Munroe to hire Ms. Carolyn Minter to represent Frank Occhipinti, former member of the Zoning Board in this lawsuit for $135. per hour providing the insurance company approves; motion carried 5-0. Discussion ensued on the Cirillo Rodriguez lawsuit. Our Village Attorney informed the Board that Mr. Rodriguez wants $50,000. to settle this lawsuit Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Stever to deny this request, motion carried 5-0. Regular Session The Board returned to the regular portion of the meeting and Mayor Treacy informed the public of the above resolutions. There being no further business, Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Collins to adjourn the meeting, carried. Respectfully submitted, Angela Everett Village Clerk �I Meeting Date: 04-20-98 Resolution*: 04-48-98 Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve the Certificate of Adjusted Base Proportions Pursuant to Article 19, RPTL, for the 1998 Pinal Assessment Roll, submitted by the Village Assessor. MOVED: Trustee C o l l i n s I SECONDED:Trustee Stever VOTED: Meeting Date: 04-20-98 Resolution*: 04-49-98 Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve the Certificate of Base Percentages, Current Percentages and Current Base Proportions Pursuant to Article 19, RPTL, for the Levy of Taxes on the 1998 Final Assessment Roll, submitted by the Village Assessor. MOVED: T r u s t e e Soever SECONDED: T r u 8 t e e D i F e l i c e ypTED; ^"O- 1 Trustee Laub abstained Meeting Date: 04-20-98 Resolution #: 04-50-98 I Be it Resolved, the Board of Trustees does hereby call for a Special meeting on Thursday, April 30,1998 in Village Hall at 8:00 PM for the purpose of adopting the budget for the 1998-1999fiscalyear. MOVED: Trustee D i F e l i c e SECONDED:Trustee Laub yOTE: 5-0 �o7a. i SUPREME COURT OF TKE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER •X In the Matter of the Application of Christopher Rezza end Associates, Petitioner, STIPULATION Index No.06116/96 -againstThe Assessor and Board of Assessment Review for the Village of North Tarrytown and the Village of North Tarrytown, Respondents. I Section 1£ Block 2 Lot 14. For Review Under Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York. •X IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the attorneys for the respective parties: 1. That the assessment on the property designated and described as Section 16, Block 7, Lot 14 on the tax maps and assessment rolls of. the Village of North Tarrytown for the assessment years 1996 which was: Assessment Year Total 1996 $205.900 be amended and reduced so that the final total assessed value of said property on said assessment rolls shall be: i Assessment Year 1996 2. Corrected Assessment Reduction $154,199 $$1,999 That the officer or officers having custody of the aforesaid assessment rolls and the tax rolls of the Village shall make or cause to be made upon the proper books and records of said Village the entries, changes and corrections necessary to conform said assessments to such correct and reduced valuations. �3. That there shall be audited, allowed and paid to the petitioner the amounts, If any, paid as Village taxes and Village Special District taxes against the original assessments In excess of what said taxes would have been If said assessments had been made as stipulated'to herein together with interest as provided by the respective laws of the State of New York, provided, however, if said refund is paid by the Village within sixty(60) days of service upon the Village of a copy of this Order together with a Demand for Payment said refund shall be paid without interest. 4. That the refunds hereinabove directed to be paid shall be paid by check or draft payable to the order of John J. Hughes, as attorney for petitioners, who are to hold the proceeds as trust funds for appropriate distribution, and who are to remain subject to the further jurisdiction of this Court in regard to their attorney's lien, pursuant to Judiciary Law Sec. 475. 5. That either party may submit the Order and Judgment annexed hereto to the Supreme Court, Westchester County, without further notice to the other. 9. That upon compliance with the terms of the Order and Judgment entered hereon these proceedings shall be discontinued without costs or disbursements to either party^. John J. Hughes, Jr. Attorney for Petitioners Janet Gandolfo Attorney for Respondent �Property Description Assessment Year Tax Year From 15/13/37 15/13/38 15/13/39 15/13/37 15/13/38 15/13/39 15/13/37 15/13/38 15/13/39 15/13/37 15/13/38 15/13/39 15/13/37 15/13/38 15/13/39 15/13/37 15/13/38 15/13/39 19S-2 1992/93 19S3 1993/94 19S4 1994/95 $ 82,300 156,900 79,200 82,300 156,900 79,200 82,300 156,900 79,200 82,300 156,900 79,200 82,300 156,900 79,200 82,300 156,900 79,200 *• 1995 1995/96 1996 1996/97 1997 1997/98 £Q_ $ 74,375 141,370 70,960 73,810 140,265 70,373 72,730 138,140 69,244 73,440 139,530 69,975 73,340 139,335 69,875 73,840 140,315 70,395 and it is further STIPULATED AND AGREED, the proceedings pending for tax years 1985 (1985/86) through 1990 (1990/91) pertaining to Section 15, Block 13, Lots 37, 38, 39, be, and the same hereby are, discontinued, and it is further STIPULATED AND AGREED, that this agreement of settlement is entered into between the parties without prejudice to petitioner's right to challenge those provisions of RPTL 727 and any related provisions as illegal and unconstitutional. This process shall survive entry of the Court order, but not serve as a basis for enjoining the conduct of the respondents with respect to the automatic moratorium recited in the statutes as amended, and it is further STIPULATED AND AGREED that the order provide, pursuant to the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, that the Village of Sleepy Hollow, New York, shall audit and allow the claim of the petitioner for the overpayment of Village taxes paid by it in �excess of what the taxes would have been if the assessment had been made upon the reduced valuation as ordered and determined, without interest, provided that payment shall be made within ninety (90) days of service of the order and judgment with notice of entry implementing this stipulation. If payment is not made within 90 days of service of judgment with notice of entry, then interest shall accrue at the statutory rate, and it is further STIPULATED AND AGREED that the within stipulation constitutes and represents full settlement of each of the said tax proceedings brought to review the assessments upon the real property of the petitioner described herein, on the 1992 (1992/93) through 1997 (1997/98) assessment rolls of said Village of Sleepy Hollow, New York, and that upon compliance with the terms of this stipulation, each and every one of these said proceedings shall be deemed disqontinued, with prejudice, and without costs or allowances to any party. Dated: Mineola, New York February 17, 1998 KOEPPEL MARTONE LEISTMAN & HERMAN, LLP Attorneys for Petitioner JANET A. GANDOLFO, Esq. Special Counsel Village of Sleepy Hollow �Q(o I Meeting Date: 04-20-98 Resolution #04-51-98 Be it resolved, the Board of Trustees hereby calls for a public hearing to be held on the 18 day of May, 1998 at 8:00 P.M. to hear and consider comments regarding an amendment to the Vehicle and Traffic Code of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, Section 57-5 which would designate the intersection of New Broadway and Spruce Street (northbound on New Broadway) as a stop intersection. th Trustee Moved D i F e l i c e l Trustee Seconded C o l l i n s Vote 5-0 Meeting Date: 04-20-98 Resolution #04-52-98 Be it resolved, the Board of Trustees hereby calls for a public hearing to be held on the 18 day of May, 1998 it 8:00 PM to hear and consider comments regarding an amendment to the Vehicle and Traffic Code of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, Section 57-5 which would designate the intersection of New Broadway and Maple Street (southbound on New Broadway) as a stop intersection. Trustee < Trustee Moved D i F e l i c e SecondedStever Vote 5-0 th Meeting Date: 04-20-98 Resolution #04-53-98 I Whereas, Leemilt's Petroleum, Inc. #301, owner of property more specifically designated as Section 15, Block 13, Lots 37,38 & 39 on the tax assessment map of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, hasfileda claim for a reduction in the tax assessment for the tax assessment years 1992/1993 through 1997/1998; and Whereas, Leemilt's Petroleum, Inc. #301 has agreed to discontinue the proceedings pending for tax years 1985/86 through 1990/91 pertaining to Section 15, Block 13, Lots 37, 38, & 39; and Whereas, the Village Assessor has reviewed the settlement stipulation and recommends to the Board of Trustees that the settlement be approved Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Attorney to execute the attached Stipulation of Settlement. Trustee Trustee c n Moved C o l l i n s Seconded Munroe Vote �Pile # 18269 SUPREME COURT: STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER X STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT In the Matter of The Application for a Review under Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law of a Tax Assessment by LEEMILT'S PETROLEUM, INC. #301, Tax Yr, Index # Cal.tt 1992/93 1993/94 1994/95 1995/96 1996/97 1997/98 93-07113 94-05511 95-05100 96-05860 97-05430 Petitioner, Section: 15 Block: 13 Lots: 37, 38, 39 -againstTHE BOARD OF ASSESSORS AND/OR THE ASSESSOR OF THE VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW AND THE BOARD OF ASSESSMENT REVIEW, School Distr.: Tarrytown UFSD Respondents, X IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the attorneys for the respective parties hereto that an order, a copy of which is attached hereto, shall be made and entered without further notice, settling the above certiorari proceedings to review the assessments entered upon the 1992 (1992/93) through 1997 (1997/98) rolls of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, New York, affecting the respective parcels of real property described on said rolls as section 15, Block 13, Lots 37, 38, 39, on the Tax Assessment Map of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, New York, and that the assessed valuation of the petitioner's property as entered on the 1992 (1992/93) through 1997 (1997/98) assessment rolls of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, New York, be reduced as follows: �Meeting Date: 04-20-98 Resolution #04-54-98 Whereas, Christopher Rezza and Associates, owners of property more specifically designated as Section 16, Block 7, Lot 14 on the tax assessment map of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, has filed a claim for a reduction in the tax assessment for the tax assessment year 199^/1997; and Whereas, the Village Assessor has reviewed the settlement stipulation and recommends to the Board of Trustees that the settlement be approved Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Village Attorney to execute the attached Stipulation of Settlement. Trustee Moved Stever Seconded Trustee Collins Vote c 0 �Meeting Date: 04-20-98 Resolution #: 04-55-98 Whereas, the Village of Sleepy Hollow has been severely impacted by the 1985 PILOT Agreement crafted by previous local and state Administrations, And Whereas, the Village of Sleepy Hollow has sought state transitional aid to reduce the unfair tax burden placed upon local taxpayers, And Whereas, the State Legislature has targeted $400,000.00 towards tax stabilization in the Village of Sleepy Hollow for the next two budget years, And Whereas, such targeted aid shall reduce the proposed local tax rate 1998-1999 from 18.54% to 13.45% and stabilize next year's tax rate, And Whereas, the Village Board of the Village of Sleepy Hollow hereby petitions Governor Pataki to sign the Transitional Aid Proposal for the Village of Sleepy Hollow Taxpayer Relief. Moved: Trustee DiFelice Seconded: Trustee Collins Vote: 5-0 �Public Works Report > April 20,1998 Please bag all yard waste and leaves and place at the curb on Mondays only: Brush must be tied in bundles no longer than five feet and also placed at the curb. Tree work is continuing on an ongoing basis. New lite poles have been installed at the corner of College Avenue and Broadway, New Broadway, Terrace Close and Fremont Circle. A new lite will be installed on the walkway at the dead end of Millard Avenue. REMINDER!!!! PLEASE DO NOT PUT BUILDING MATERIALS OUT; THEY WILL NOT BE PICKED UP BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. � 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/. Title A name given to the resource Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes & Resolutions-1998 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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/. Title A name given to the resource MINS_TRUST_1998-04-20 Subject The topic of the resource Board of Trustees Minutes-1998 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1998 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Village of Sleepy Hollow All Rights Reserved. Type The nature or genre of the resource Text