https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/4ea701daabf96453deeecd7832499aa5.pdf b383a4875139d7a9205828156df7a7b8 PDF Text Text A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow was held on Thursday, September 10,1998 at 8:00 PM in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Present: Mayor Sean Treacy Michael Collins Morris Alter Patrick J. Munroe Craig Laub Mario DiFelice Donald Stever Trustees Also Present: Janet Gandolfo, Village Attorney Sanjay Shah, Village Treasurer Trustee Alter moved, seconded by Trustee Munroe to open the meeting, carried. Mayor Treacy called the meeting to order with the pledge to the flag. He asked that everyone remain standing for a moment of silence for all those residents who passed away recently. Before starting the regular order of business, Mayor Treacy commented that he would let Irene Amato, president of the Senior Citizens speak. Mrs. Amato thanked the Mayor and commented that she was here tonight representing the seniors because they are all very concerned about the unsafe condition of the senior van and would like to know if the village would purchase a new bus for the seniors. Several seniors expressed their concern over the safety of the van. The Mayor commented that we were still under the impression that the school was loaning us a bus until we could purchase one. BriarclifT is going out to bid on September 16th on their van and we will be bidding on it. Sanjay Shah commented that he had no idea that the school was not loaning us the bus any longer until today and he will check into it the first thing tomorrow. Much discussion took place. Trustee DiFelice moved that the village purchase a new van, seconded by Trustee Laub, motion failed 2-4. Trustees Alter, Stever, Munroe and Collins voting no. Trustee Stever moved to go into executive session to discuss litigation, seconded by Trustee Alter and carried 5-1 with Trustee DiFelice voting no. Discussion ensued on 'he Sanguily litigation case. �Trustee Stever moved to reopen the regular session, seconded by Trustee Collins and motion carried. Public Hearings Mayor Treacy read the attached public hearing notice regarding amending Chapter 62, Section 62-A of our general code and gave a brief explanation. Trustee Alter moved, seconded by Trustee Collins to open the public hearing, carried. Maria DiMilia commented on the satellite and monopole. The Mayor commented the village will have more control over these. There being no further comments, Trustee Alter moved, seconded by Trustee Munroe to close the hearing, carried. Mayor Treacy read the attached public hearing regarding a proposed loading zone in front of Alter's bakery and gave a brief explanation. Trustee Munroe moved, seconded by Trustee Collins to open the hearing, carried. The owner of Carol's Kitchen at 172 Cortlandt Street commented that they were denied a loading zone a few years ago and she felt McCarthy's Taxi does not need their loading zone; the owner of Alter's Bakery commented that his business is slipping and that all businesses on Cortlandt Street need a loading zone. There being no further comments, Trustee Laub moved, seconded by Trustee Stever to close the hearing, carried. Approval of Minutes Trustee Alter moved, seconded by Trustee Stever to approve the minutes of August 17,1998 with minor corrections, motion carried 6-0-1 with Mayor Treacy abstaining; Trustee Munroe moved, seconded by Trustee Alter to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of August 17,1998 with one typographical correction, motion carried 6-0-1 with Mayor Treacy abstaining. Approval of Warrants Trustee Collins moved, seconded by Trustee Alter to approve the warrant of the General fund and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills for a total of $122,851.89, motion carried 5-1 with Trustee DiFelice voting no; Trustee Collins moved, seconded by Trustee Alter to approve the warrant of the Water and Sewer fund and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills for a total of $31.20, motion carried 6-0; Trustee Alter moved, seconded by Trustee Collins to approve the warrant of the Capital fund and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills for a total of $16,768.57, motion carried 6-0. Public Comments-Agenda Items Jim Galgano had comments on the resolution awarding the bid on the Riverfront Park which is over the original price. Several residents again commented on the unsafe senior van. �The Mayor commented that we will be bidding on the van in Briarcliflf. It has been checked out by our mechanics and found to be in good condition. There being no further comments, Trustee Collins moved, seconded by Trustee Munroe to close the public comment section, carried. Resolutions-Attached Old Business Trustee Munroe read the attached draft regarding a Local Safe-Haven Program. New Business Trustee Laub commented that he has been asked if the old Cadillac sign on route 9 could be removed. He asked Joe DeFeo and he had no problem taking it down if the Board approved. Discussion ensued. Trustee Stever moved, seconded by Trustee Munroe that it is the consensus of the Board that if the Village Attorney can work out the details with the owner of the property and check the legal aspects, the village may consider removing the sign. Mayor's Report Mayor Treacy met with County Legislators, Supervisors and Mayors regarding the suspending the sales tax in Westchester on January 19th. Albany representatives want to eliminate the sales tax altogether, but municipalities do not want to. The Mayor attended a meeting with County Attorney regarding the repair of sewer lines to prevent an overflow of storm water entering the lines. Signing an order of consent will save the County approximately $5,000,000.00. Plans for Kendall on Hudson project is moving right along. The Mayor reported that the demolition of GM is moving right along. There has been no action from the IDA Board as yet. He read the third quarter summary for 1998. Mayor Treacy has received a request from Castle Oil to meet with the Board regarding the erection of a dolphin. We will receive county grants; $500,000.00 for sidewalk and trees on Beekman Avenue from Teresa Street to railroad tracks and River Street; including $150,000.00 for new lighting from an outside source. Woody Allen will be filming in the Elm Street area shortly with actor Sean Penn. They have donated $2500.00 towards Sleepy Hollow Landing Park. Trustee's Reports Trustee Munroe reported that The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct have presented the village with a beautiful brochure with a map of the aqueduct and different areas of interest. 3 �Trustee Munroe commented that the litter on the steps of Holy Cross steps has been cleaned up. There will be a symposium held at Georgia State for the award winners of the American Heritage Rivers program on October 23-25tk. He will find out any information from others who will be attending. Trustee Alter reported on the STAR program. He read the attached public works report. Trustee Alter reported on recreation programs such as aerobics starting 9/15-12/17 and AYSO soccer which will start September 12th. Trustee DiFelice gave a library report. The Warner Library is celebrating their 70th anniversary. William Igoe has given the library a financial grant. On September 14th and 15th a Tarrytown Alive program will be held for seniors regarding a reduction in car insurance. Trustee DiFelice commented that the North Tarrytown Class of 1948 will hold their 50th c lass reunion on September 26th and would like a proclamation for this event. The Seniors will meet on September 21* and on September 23rd there will be a informational bus in front of village hall for veterans to register for a veteran's ID card. Trustee Stever reported on the Planning Board agenda for September 17th. Trustee Laub had no report. Trustee Collins reported that our village has received the Pedestrian Safety award for the 12th consecutive year for no pedestrian fatalities from the Auto Club of New York. Trustee Collins reported there will be a meeting on the Facade Improvement Program on October 1st. Communications, Petitions & Requests Village Clerk read letter from Father Mazza of the Immaculate Conception Church thanking Joe DeFeo and his men for their help during the recent bazaar, (placed in personnel file) Mayor Treacy read letter from Father Mazza thanking Chief Warren and his men for their presence at the recent bazaar, (placed in personnel file) Mayor Treacy commented that we received $955.00 from the County for our two bus shelters. We can receive $477.00 more if we can erect another bus shelter in the village. He asked if there were any suggestions. Trustee Laub suggested Old Broadway, across from the Restoration. �M Mayor Treacy read a letter from Marie Timmings regarding trimming of trees. Forwarded to Joe DeFeo. Mayor Treacy read a letter of commendation for Carl Tomanelli,part time employee in the Court, for his dedication to helping people, (placed in personnel file) Senator Suzi Oppenheimer will reintroduce a bill requiring the state to make payments in lieu of taxes to municipalities to offset local fiscal burdens of tax exempt community residents. Steve Baderian, former trustee has sent us the original program for the presentatin for a commemorative stamp regarding the Legend of Sleepy Hollow dated October 10,1974. The Sleepy Hollow Manor Taxpayers' Association will meet with the Board at our next worksession on September 14th to discuss the dredging of Fremont Pond. Public Comments Maria DiMelia thanked the Mayor for letting the seniors speak earlier in the meeting. She suggested a warning sign be placed before the stop sign on Webber Avenue. John Edwards suggested a good place for a bus stop would be the corner of Beekman Avenue and route 9 and in front of the fire house on Beekman Avenue. John Edwards asked if the village was having the hayride this year. The Mayor commented that we are looking into it. Mariso Uso of Pocantico Street commented that cars still speed on Pocantico Street and the amount of garbage at the Morse playground. The Mayor commented he will have the Police Chief have his officers check Pocantico Street speeding and that the playground is the school's responsibility. Yolanda Mallery asked where she could get a copy of the ETPA rents. She also asked if the Board would consider raising the income amounts in order to have their rents frozen. The Mayor commented that the Board will discuss this and the ETPA Board in White Plains is where she could get a copy of the ETPA rents. Jim Tierney commented on rent control. A resident of Sleepy Hollow Manor asked if it were possible to put a mirror at the north end of Sleepy Hollow Manor entrance. Referred to public works department. There being no further comments, Trustee Stever moved, seconded by Trustee Munroe to adjourn the meeting, carried. Respectfully submitted, Angela Everett,Village Clerk �I VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby call for a public hearing on Thursday, September 10, 1998 at 8 p.m. or soon thereafter at Milage Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York to hear and consider a local law amending Chapter 57 of the Vehicle and Traffic Code to add Section 57-20 L entitled "Loading Zones'* to install a loading zone infrontof premises located at 144 Cortlandt Street. A copy of said local law is available in the office of the Village Clerk. All taxpayers, residents and parties in interest are invited to attend and be heard. The public hearing is accessible to the handicapped. By Order of the Board of Trustees • Angela Everett, Village Clerk Dated: August 2f, 1998 �Public Hearing Notice Village of Sleepy Hollow PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby call for a public hearing on Thursday, September 10,1998 at 8 PM or soon thereafter in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York to hear and consider a local law amending Article H of the Zoning Code of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, Chapter 62, Section 62-A, entitled Definitions, Accessory Use of Structure to read as follows: Accessory Use or Structure- A use or structure subordinate to the principal use of a building located on the same lot as a principal structure and serving a purpose customarily incidental to the use of the principal building. An accessory structure may also include antennas, communication towers, antenna towers, monopoles, associated buildings, structures and equipment as defined and regulated in Section 62-22.2 Of Article VI of this Chapter. Also to amend Section 62-8.B entitled Schedule of Regulations to add the following Antennas, communication towers, antenna towers, monopoles, height, associated buildings, structures and equipment to the following districts as permitted accessory uses: H; C-l and C-2: Antennas not greater than 12 feet in height and satellite dish antennas not more than 48 inches to the following districts as permitted accessory use: R-l; R-2;R2A;R-3;R-4;R-4A;R-5;R-6. Satellite dish antennas greater than 48 inches in maximum diameter and antennas greater than 12 feet high in height in a residential district shall be prohibited. Section 62-11 entitled Height to eliminate the following: "wireless towers" and "radio and TV antennae." Section 62-16.1 entitled Special Use Permit Approval by the Planning Board to add paragraph as foUows: B. The Village of Sleepy Hollow Planning Board is hereby authorized to review and approve applications for special use permits for the accessory uses as defined and regulated in Article VI, Chapter 62-22.2 of the Zoning Code. The procedures 22.2 herein. A copy of said local law is available in the office of the Village Clerk. All taxpayers, residents and parties in interest are invited to attend and be heard. Public hearing is accessible to the handicapped. By Order of the Board of Trustees Angela Everett-Village Clerk Dated: August 24,1998 �I52> Public Works Report September 10,1998 Old Broadway from route 9 to Gordon Avenue has been paved. Farrington Avenue from Riverside Drive to Munroe Avenue has been paved. Harwood Avenue from route 9 to Bellwood Avenue has been paved. Hudson Terrace from Bedford Road to the dead end has been paved. College Avenue between route 9 and Valley Street will be paved in the next few weeks. All repaving projects are paid through CHIPS or SHIPS funding. Tree trimming/removal is ongoing. Crosswalks are being painted throughout the village. Parking meter repairs are ongoing as needed. Street lites that are out are being replaced. �(Draft) Local Safe-Haven Program for Abused Spouses and Their Children The Village may be able to help minimize tragic incidents of the kind which took place last month in Sleepy Hollow. A young wife and mother was killed by her husband, apparently after having received a court-order of protection against him. I urge the board to consider starting a program for residents who are at risk the way this woman was. It would involve soliciting volunteers who would open their homes or apart of die commercial premises to shelter Sleepy Hollow residents in situations similar to this victim's. I understand that hotlines are available for such people, but Fm afraid that, right now, there is no place in the village (short of the cells in die police department) where a woman and her children might receive emergency shelter. The police department's services, however, might be appropriate in verifying from court records and other documents that a particular request for shelter was legitimate and indeed an emergency. I'm willing to work with anyone who can help die village or advise us on how we might proceed in setting up such a program Perhaps a mailing or flier could then be drafted for distribution in English and Spanish; its purpose would be to alert potential victims to the existence of a safe-haven program thatflieywould have immediate access to. If there's something we as a village government can do to make Sleepy Hollow a safer home for mothers and their children, it's not too soon to try now. �\55 Meeting Date: 09-10-98 Resolution #: 09-111-98 Whereas, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow called for bids to be opened for the construction of Sleepy Hollow Landing Park on August 18, 1998; and Whereas, three bids were submitted by the following companies in the following amounts: Coyle Construction Peter land! Corp. Better Lawns. Inc. $954399.00 $679,891.00 $644,408.00 and Whereas, all the bids received are in amounts more than the proposed budget of the project: and Whereas, the Tillage intends to award the project to the lowest bidder with the Intention of deleting several itemsfromthe project in order to construct the project at a lesser cost: and Whereas, an analysis of the project shows that after the deletion of several itemsfromthe project there is no reversal of the bidders; and Whereas, the Village has sought the opinion of the New York State Department of Transportation which is paying $200,000.00 of the funding through an ISTEA grant; and Whereas the Village has been h&tiM/^A by the DOT in writing that as long as the Village awards the contract at the original bid price and does not negotiate with any of the bidders in the interim, the proposal to delete the items after the award by change order is acceptable to the DOT; and Whereas, the Village has sought the opinion of the Westchester County Department of Planning, through which the HUD funds for the project are dispersed; and Whereas, the County Is in agreement with the above outlined approach, as is the Village; Now. therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Trustees hereby awards the contract of the construction of Sleepy Hollow Landing Park to Better Lawns. �Inc., with offices located at 1595 Allerton Avenue, Bronx, New York 10469-6131 In the amount of $644,408.00; and Be If farther resolved that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute the contract documents, subject to the review of the Tillage Attorney. MOVED; T r u s t e e Munr oe SECONDED; T r u s t e e A l t e r V0TE: D i s c u s s i o n ensued. T r u s t e e Munroe moved, seconded by T r u s t e e A l t e r withdraw t h e motion, motion c a r r i e d . The following amended motion was adopted. Meeting Date: 09-10-98 Resolution #: 09-113-98 Be It Resolved, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow will hold a Public Hearing on Monday. October 5,1998 at 8:00 PM or soon thereafter In Village Hall to exemptfromVillage taxes within the control of the said Board of Trustees to the extent offiftyper cent (80%) of Its assessed value at a sliding scale starting at an Income level of $18,500.00 and graduating to 886,899.00, properties owned by one or more persons sixty-five (65) years of age or over who comply with the provisions of said Section 467 as to occupancy, income, length of ownership and otherwise. MOVED; T r u s t e e C o l l i n s SECONDED: T r u s t e e Laub VOTE: 6-0 �Meeting Date: 09-10-98 Resolution #: 09-111-98 AMENDED Whereas, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow called for bids to be opened for the construction of Sleepy Hollow Landing Park on August 18. 1998: and Whereas, three bids were submitted by the following companies in the following amounts: Coyle Construction Peter Land! Corp. Better Lawns. Inc. $954,399.00 $679,891.00 $644,408.00 and Whereas, all the bids received are in amounts more than the proposed budget of the project: and Whereas, the Village intends to award the project to the lowest bidder with the intention of deleting several items from the project in order to construct the project at a lesser cost to enable it to be constructed for a total amount not to exceed either (a) the amount contained In the current Village Budget for the project, or (b) in the event additional private, foundation or government grants are available for such project that do not require Village matching funds, the sum of such additional non-Village funds and the budgeted amount; and Whereas, an analysis of the project shows that after the deletion of several Items from the project there is no reversal of the bidders; and Whereas, the Village has sought the opinion of the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) which is paying $250,000.00 of the funding through an ISTEA grant; and Whereas the Village has been advised by the DOT In writing that as long as the Village awards the contract at the original bid price and does not negotiate with any of the bidders in the Interim, the proposal to delete and/or change Items in the contract after the award by change order Is acceptable to the DOT; and Whereas, the Village has sought the opinion of the Westchester County Department of Planning, through which the HUD funds for the project are dispersed; and Whereas, the County Is In agreement with the above outlined approach, as Is the Village; �Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Trustees hereby awards the contract of the construction of Sleepy Hollow landing Parfc to Better lawns. Inc., with offices located at 1593 Allerton Avenue, Bronx, New Yorh l0469-6l3t in the amount of $644,408.00. subject to the following conditions: (a) the contract to be executed between the Village and Better lawns. Inc. (contractor) clearly delineates any Items which may be deleted, amended and/or changed before and during the construction of the project; and (b) the contract to be executed between the Village and the contractor expressly gives the Village the option of deleting, amending and/or changing additional Items In the specifications without being subject to the contractor's approval to reduce the cost of the project to an amount not to exceed either (a) the amount contained In the current Village Budget for the project or <b) In the event additional private, foundation or government grants are available for such project that do not require Village matching funds, the sum of such additional non-Village funds and the budgeted amount MOVED: Trustee Monroe SECONDED: Trustee Alter Trustee D i F e l i c e voted No. VOTE: 6-1 �Meeting Date: 09-10-98 Resolution #: 09-113-98 Whereas, the Village has been served a summons and complaint in the matter of Manuel N. Sanguily, Be it resolved, the Board of Trustees hereby retains John Lewis, Esq. to defend the defendants at the rate of $135./hour. If the New York State Commission on the Judiciary informs Mr. Lewis that it would be inappropriate for him to defend the village, he agrees to substitute counsel for the defense. Moved: Trustee Alter Seconded: Trustee Collins Vote: 6-0 Meeting Date: 09-10-98 Resolution #: 09-114-98 In observance of Rosh Hashanah, be it resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby change the date of the regular board meeting from Monday, September 21st to Thursday, September 24th. Moved: Trustee Laub Seconded: Trustee Alter Vote: 6-0 �l&o A worfesesslon of The Board of Trustees was held on September 14.1998. The following resolution was passed. Meeting Date: 09-14-98 Resolution #: 09-115-98 I Be It resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby amend Chapter 57 of the Vehicle and Traffic Code to add Section 57-201, entitled "Loading Zones" to create a loading zone on the easterly side of Cortlandt Street In front of premises located at 144 Cortlandt Street, to be In effect from 8 AM to 5PM Tuesday through Sunday. Moved: foc, jj**^ h Respectfully submitted. Sanjay Shah. Treasurer I Seconded: fl\ >''Oi-^ Vote: £~ ° " ( *Jo � 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. 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