https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/7941280321a76b54edf223290f245276.pdf a9ff63ff367fc21aa37874345e3bb0bc PDF Text Text A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow was held on Tuesday, July 13,1999 at 8:00 PM in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Present: Mayor Philip ZegareUi James Hart Patricia Rodriguez Mario DiFelice Donald Stever Trustees Also Present: Absent: Robert J. Ponzini, Village Attorney Trustee Craig Laub Trustee Robert Higle Sanjay Shah, Village Treasurer Mayor ZegareUi called the meeting to order with a prayer and pledge to the flag. The Mayor asked that everyone remain standing for Robert Smutek who passed away last week who was the brother of one of our employees, Mike Smutek. Before starting the regular meeting, Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Hart to adjust the regular format of the agenda to take care of a couple of items first, motion carried 5-0.* Robert Goldstein thanked the village for supporting the TNT baseball team. Mayor ZegareUi presented Lieutenant Gabriel P. Hayes, Jr. a Certificate of Public Service for twenty-five years with the village. Elmer Kenyon, President of Hook and Ladder, presented the Mayor with the old North Tarrytown boomer plate from their fire truck. Public Hearings Mayor ZegareUi read the first public hearing notice regarding the proposed changes to the fines and gave a brief explanation. Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Hart to open the hearing ,carried 5-0. Mayor ZegareUi read the attached public hearing notice and gave a brief explanation stating that we want to reduce the fines, not increase them. There being no comments, Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Stever to close the hearing, carrie(f5-0. Mayor ZegareUi read the attached public hearing notice regarding the removal of the stop sign at the intersection of New Broadway and Maple Street and commented that the board received a petition from residents in the area opposing this stop sign. Eleanor Sabo and George Sabo of 51 New Broadway objected to this stop sign commenting that it is almost in front of her door. �Richard D'AlIesandro suggested that it be put in front of Rice Avenue and commented that the speed limit should be reduced to 25 miles per hour. Don Stever explained that we had at least two public hearings on this issue before it was adopted. We need a traffic study and suggested we meet with the Police Chief on traffic issues at the next work session. There being no further comments, Trustee Stever moved, seconded by Trustee DiFelice to close the hearing, carried. Mayor Zegarelli re-appoihted Jack Alemany as Acting Village Justice until the first Monday in April 2000; Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Stever to accept this appointment and carried 5-0. Mr. Alemany was sworn in by the Mayor. A p p roval of Min u tes Trustee Stever moved, seconded by Trustee DiFelice to approve the minutes of June 15, 1999 as written, motion carried 5-0. Public Comments Fire Chief John Cellante commended the fire department and police department for the great job they all did during the June 26th fire on Beekman Avenue. He thanked everyone who helped out that day. < Mayor Zegarelli stated that he sent a letter to the local newspapers thanking everyone for a job well done but they did not print it. He asked that the Village Clerk send a copy of this letter to the Presidents of each fire company. Diane Martello of Pocantico Street commented that the problem on her street regarding overweight vehicles still persists. Even the tour buses are going up Pocantico Street. Trustee Stever commented that we should discuss this issue with Historic Hudson Valley and Trustee DiFelice commented that we will speak to the Police Chief on this matter. Victoria Hawes commented that she and her brother are making a movie on private property in Philispe Manor which will take 3-5 days to complete. Since they are just private individuals and not a big company, they asked that the board consider waiving the fee for a permit. The Mayor commented that they should contact the PMIA and their surrounding neighbors to make sure they have no problems with the filming. After brief discussion, Trustee Stever moved, seconded by Trustee DiFelice to delegate the Mayor to reduce the fee at his discretion after review of the Village Counsel, motion carried 5-0. Representatives of the owners of the Rockefeller property commented that they have gone before the Planning Board. Bruce Lozito, Consulting Planner for the property on County House Road explained their proposal and showed them a sketch. �Trustee Stever commented that we do not want to create a special district for this proposal. Dave Smith of Saccardi and Schiff stated that the Planning Board thinks it's a good idea to coordinate with Tarrytown. Jerry Fine, Village Engineer, commented that there could be a water problem with chlorine affecting this area. John Edwards of Pine Street was concerned about the impact this development would have on him and his surrounding neighbors. Trustee Stever commented that we must declare ourselves lead agency and attached resolution #60 was passed. Mayor's Report Mayor Zegarelli stated that he wants all department heads, boards, commissions, etc. to receive a copy of tile Code of Ethics and sign the cover sheet stating that they have received it The Mayor reported that we will be using the unused money from the Facade Program for placing banners throughout the village. These will be similar to those in Ossining. The Mayor reported that July 21* at 7 PM the Board of Trustees will be meeting with the Parking Authority. Mayor Zegarelli commented that we must come up with some thoughts on what to do with the 79 College Avenue building. The Mayor commented that the Board has directed Village Counsel to review the Officer Chccchi case. The Mayor has contacted Greenrock Corporation to set up a meeting with the board. Trustee Stever commented that we must declare ourselves lead agency for the Kendal project; resolution #61 was then passed. Also, he would like to meet with the Conservation Advisory Counsel. Mayor Zegarelli reported that he, Joe DeFeo and Jerry Fine met with United Water and officials of Briarcliff concerning the acquisition of the water lines which entail essentially the northern loop. The Mayor commented that the Sanquilly lawsuit has been dropped. The Mayor appointed Robert Peirce as Village Prosecutor for a term to expire in April 2000, Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Stever to accept this appointment and carried 5-0. 3 �Village Attorney, Robert Ponzini, stated that the grievances regarding the part-time person being used to clean the streets on the weekends has been resolved and asked that a resolution be passed to that effect Trustee Stever moved, seconded by Trustee Rodriguez that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the agreement as set forth in the correspondence of June 15tk as amended by Local 456 HIT, which essentially holds everything in abeyance, motion carried 5-0. We are applying for grants to improve our drinking water and these grants can be retro-active. Trustee Reports Trustee Hart reported that we need to find more parking spaces for the commuters. He would like a list of how many spaces we have issued for the station parking. Trustee Hart commented that he is in the process of checking the overtime and salaries in the Police Department. Trustee Hart reported that we have received two proposals for replacing the windows in the municipal building and we are waiting for a third. Discussion ensued on the replacement of windows. The Mayor stated that the Board will authorize Jerry Fine to prepare the specs to go out to bid on the windows. Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Hart that we accept the bid of $8500.00 from Besam Automated Entrance Systems for the replacement of the entrance doors to Village Hall, motion carried 5-0. Trustee DiFelice reported that Jerry Fine will be reviewing the specs for the County funded sidewalks project on route 9 from Lawrence Avenue to Pocantico Street Trustee DiFelice read the attached public works report. In the absence of Trustee Laub, he read the attached Fire Counsel correspondence. Trustee DiFelice moved to accept their actions, seconded by Trustee Hart and carried. He read the monthly fire report. In reference to the flag that the village received and is hanging in the board room, Trustee DiFelice received a letter certifying that this flag has flown over the Capital on June 23,1999. Sue Kelly has sent us a certificate with regard to the 125th anniversary of the village. The Annicharrico family has donated this flag to the village. Trustee Rodriguez commented that we should pick one of the companies who gave us the quote on cleaning the building. Discussion ensued and the Mayor suggested we postpone a decision until the next work session on July 21*. Trustee Rodriguez commented that the meeting that the Mayor, herself, Joe DeFeo and Trustee DiFelice had with representatives of the school went very well. There were onen communications. �/c2D Trustee Stever reported that he, Nick Cicchetti, Mayor Zegarelli and David Schiff met with members of the ARB, Planning Board and the Zoning Board and two members of the Waterfront Advisory Board where a large number of issues were discussed. Trustee Stever commented on the letter received recently from Arthur McKinley, President of Sleepy Hollow Manor Association regarding the proposed building on a flagpole lot on Fremont Road and route 9.Village Attorney commented that this went before the Planning Board who made the decision. Resolutions-Attached Communications, Petitions & Requests The Mayor received a communication from Helen Geller regarding a suggestion on the development of GM property. The Village Clerk read correspondence from Father Mazza of the Immaculate Conception Church requesting permission to place their bazaar *ign across Broadway; the Mayor moved that we grant permission, seconded by Trustee Hart and carried 5-0. The Mayor received a petition from residents of Philipse Manor regarding the yellow line on Bellwood Avenue. The line will be painted black shortly. The State Education Department has informed us regarding grant applications for records retention. We received correspondence from the Westchester County Planning Board regarding the designation of the village as lead agency in the two current projects. The Westchester County Association will be holding a Governor's reception in September at the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers. The Mayor commented that he would like to set up a fund in which the money he receives when he performs weddings can be deposited and used for special events. The Mayor received correspondence from Frances Garzia regarding an ongoing parking problem on Pocantico Street at the entrance to the Van Tassel. Harry Moore has informed the Mayor he is moving and will not be able to be on the Mayor's Advisory Board. The Village Clerk was in receipt of correspondence from J&G Food Services for the Horseman Diner and Sharon Galazzo for the Horseman's Inn informing the village of their intent to apply for a liquor license on their premises. (Referred to Police Chief) With regard to the proposed new area code for Westchester, the Mayor moved that Westchester continue to liave its own area code, seconded by Trustee DiFelice and motion carried 5-0. 5 �Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Rodriguez that the Board of Trustees authorizes the Mayor with Village Counsel and Village Treasurer to sign the grant applications as may be necessary in a timely fashion to meet those requirements, motion carried 5-0. Old Business-None New Business Trustee DiFelice commented that since we changed our name, he would like to see if we could get the name of the lighthouse changed and also the sign at the Philipse Manor station. There will be a senior picnic on Thursday, July 22nd from 12-5 PM at Kingsland Point. The Mayor wanted to know the status of 123 New Broadway. Mr. Margotta explained the situation. The Mayor commented that he will have office hours this Saturday from 10AM1PM and will have them on a rotating basis. Public Comments Miguel Jimenez complained about the loading zone sign at Alter's Bakery stating it should be for everyone. Public Works Department will remove the name. Mr. Jimenez complained about the site of the fire at 173 Beekman Avenue and wanted to know when it would be cleaned. The Mayor commented that they are waiting for dumpsters and insurance adjusters. Discussion ensued on the reporting of fires. The Mayor commented that he met with the Spanish people to discuss with them on how to report a fire. We would like to have more volunteer firemen. Approval of Warrants Trustee Stever moved, seconded by Trustee DiFelice to approve the warrants of July 13th and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills, subject to the review of the engineeers bills, motion carried 5-0.. Total of the General fund is $147,357.45, the Water fund total is $53,821.50 and the Capital fund total is $152,791.51. Mayor Zegarelli commented that there will be a worksession on July 21" at 7 PM to discuss carryover issues, personnel items and litigation. There being no further business, Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Stever to adjourn the meeting, carried. Respectfully submitted, Angela Everett Village Clerk �Public Hearing Notice Village of Sleepy Hollow i Please Take Notice that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 13,1999 at 8:00 PM or soon thereafter in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York to hear public comments concerning a proposed local law amendment to the code of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, Chapter 19-A (3) Section B entitled "Fines" as follows: Schedule for Late Payment of Parking Tickets Payment for all parking tickets issued pursuant to this Chapter is due within 30 days of the issuance of any said ticket. Original Amount $10. 15. 20. ~25. 30. 35. 40. 45. 50. 70. Other i After 30 Days $20. 25. 30. 35. 40. 45. 50. 55. 60. 80. add $10. After 60 Davs $30. 35. 40. 45. 50. 55. 60. 65. 70. 90. Add $20. After 90 Pays $40. 45. 50. 55. 60. 65. 70. 75. 80. 100. Add $30. Henceforth from the date of enactment of this Section, the reverse side of all parking tickets issued on behalf of the Village shall reflect this amended schedule of penalties. This amendment will be effective September 1,1999. All residents and parties in interest are invited to attend said hearing and be heard. Hearing is accessible to the handicapped. By Order of the Board of Trustees Dated: June 26, 1999 Angela Everett-Village Clerk �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 of Tuesday, July 13,1999 at 8:00 PM or soon thereafter in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York to hear public comments concerning a proposed local law amendment to the code of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, Vehicle and Traffic, Chapter 57-5 (33) rescinding the previous amendment which designated a stop intersection at New Broadway and Maple Street (southbound on New Broadway). All residents and parties in interest are invited to attend said hearing and be heard. Hearing is accessible to the handicapped.. By Order of the Board of Trustees Dated: June 26,1999 Angela Everett-Village Clerk �59. Be it Resolved that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the hiring of the stafT for Day Camp as listed on the attached sheet with their title and rate of pay effective July 6,1999. Moved: Trustee Hart Seconded: Trustee Stever y 0 te; 5-0 60. Be it Resolved that the Board of Trustees hereby declares itself lead agency under the SEQRA with respect to the Board's proposal to rezone property situated east of County House Road, and subject to a pending application and subdivision approval, from R-3 to R-l, with the application of the clustering authority provided under Village Law and the Sleepy Hollow Subdivision Regulations Moved: Trustee Stever Seconded Trustee Rodriguez Vote: 5-0 61. Be it Resolved that the Board of Trustees hereby declares its intention to act as lead agency under the SEQRA with respect to a complete application of Phelps Memorial Hospital and Kendal Corporation to rezone a portion if the Hospital District to a new zoning district to accommodate a proposed Continuing Care Retirement Community) District and that the application be circulated to the appropriate government agencies as required by NYCRR Part 617. Moved: Trustee Stever Seconded: Trustee Rodriguez Vote: 5-0 62. Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby amend Chapter 57-5 (33) of the Vehicle & Traffic code by rescinding the previous amendment which designated a stop intersection at New Broadway and Maple Street (southbound on New Broadway). Moved:Trustee Rodriguez Seconded: Trustee DiFelice Vote: 5-0 63. Be it resolved, that the Board of Trustees does hereby amend Chapter 19-A (3) Section B entitled fines "Schedule for Late Payments" as listed in the attached public hearing notice. Moved: Trustee DiFelice Seconded:Trustee Rodriguez Vote: 5-0 �/,^6 RESOLUTIONS FOR JULY 13.1999 56. Be it resolved the Board of Trustees authorize the following salary increases, effective June 1.1999: NAME teary Bell resa Connolly rley Farraro i Lofaro Simmons nda Bigford telle McLean Tomanelli i Verdi •ge Picchioni n Anzovino DeMilia e l Camel OLD RATE $ll.22/hr $9.46/hr $9.09/hr $8.00/hr $9.3i/hr $lO.OO/hr $lO.OO/hr $iO.OO/hr $l6.75/hr $iO.OO/hr $8.oo/hr $8.40/hr $l20/weefe Moved: T r u s t e e S t e v e r INCREASE 6% 6% 6% 3.75% 6% 3% 6% 3.25% 6% 3% 6% 6% 6% Seconded tTniftfP.e DiFelice NEW RATE $11.89 $10.03 $9.36 $8.30 $9.87 $10.30 $10.60 $10.32 $17.75 $10.30 $8.48 $8.90 $127.20 VoUz 5-0 57. Be it resolved the Board of Trustees, upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police, authorize reimbursement of tuition In the amount of $734.00 to Sgt. Barry Campbell, pursuant to provisions in the Village's labor contract with thePBA. T h i s i s a one t i m e e x c e p t i o n s ;, T h i s e x p e n d i t u r e must b e a p p r o v e d p r i o r t o e n r o l l i n g i n any c l a s s e s . Moved:Trustee Stever Seconded:TrngtPP D i F e l i c e Vote: 5-0 58. Be it resolved the Board of Trustees hereby calls for a public hearing on Tuesday. August 10.1999 at Village Hall. 28 Beefeman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow. NY at 8:00 p.m. to hear and consider public comments regarding revision of [Village Attorney to provide citation] of the Village Code, entitled [Village Attorney to provide citation], regarding election of a retirement incentive program for Village employees. A copy of proposed revisions are available at the Village Clerks office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4.-30 p.m.. Monday through Friday. Moved: Trustee Stever Seconded: Trustee DiFelice Vote. 5,0 �-=•>"> ^\firf 8enoosme-^^oo chull'Q- 4&5Q PqolQ flios^" vSQ.50 ^ulius GQrvQnt- •&6.50 MCIJSSQ I !)£.AttA t>tCccT0£- mQr\j NUiMoviCrnoShe cchen - $6.50 D 0U6 lOrQu- ObhQnnQ aui-^&50 LQUrCn IsfQpOli - ^£50 ^ e ) Roonguez- *5.25 JCSSiCQ ArOOltC- ^ 5 . 1 5 I Miguti CQSiQOO-^-^5 David MQtOS- J 5.25 RQSWTVI pcn\LUQr-yr.7J5 5ean chiii-ejrn;- .3 5.15 -3eS5C 6rQfZ.-»\- * 5 / i 5 ArrtoOiC? God.nhQ - ^ 8 , 0 0 I CAW? �/cpy "7S>T C4MP h 4h>^2^&3&E I \£&~rvA- y WON Aio/eili-' ^3ao-oo 3 p ji^inq woitrnQnn - f ^ q ^as tnace^QK- * 350.00 avcn e a r t h - ^ 8.00 i /cone Oirnm'iC' I 4,:2> 5(? - \\S6CflCTfieJ ! I I t i �/<*># Public Works Report July 13,1999 I Paved the remainder of Gordon Avenue and the remainder of Hudson Terrace. This is the SHIPS program for which we will be receiving reimbursement of $27,897.65 for the two streets. This figure includes the cost of blacktop, equipment and manpower. At the end of July we will be repaving the remaining three roads in the Manors, Pierson Avenue, Palmer Avenue and Millard Avenue. This will be funded through the CHIPS program. We will start replacing sidewalks on our 50/50 sidewalk replacement list the beginning of August Repaired water main break at the corner of Pocantico Street and Route 9 last Friday. i I �SLEEP? HOLLOW FEE 0EPU71IER Sleepy Hollow, New.York fire Patrol Org. 1876 rVyartfifo Hoofc and Ladder Org, 1878 Rescue Hose Co. No. 1 Org. 1887 Union Hose Eng. Co. No. 2 Org. 1887 Cohm*ia Hose Co. No. 3 Org. 1899 July 12, John Cellante Chief Engineer Richard Gross First Assistant Chief John Korzelius Second Assistant Chief 1999 Board of Trustees 28 Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 MEMBERSHIP - June 1, 1999: Patrick Haggarty resigned as an active member of Columbia Hose. - July 6, 1999: Patrick Haggarty has been elected as an actives member of Union Hose. Fireasatically yours, John E. Korzelius Recording Secretary �L30 SLEEPY HOLLOW F&E H S U 1 M 9 T Hollow, Naw.Yxk F.re Patrol Org. 1876 Pocantico Hook and Ladder Org. 1878 Rescue Hose Co. No. 1 Org. 1887 Union Hose Eng. Co. No. 2 Org. 1887 Columbia Hose Co. No. 3 Org. 1899 John Cellante Chief Engineer Richard Gross First Assistant Chief John Konselhis Second Assistant Chief CHIEF ENGINEER FIRE REPORT i Month of June, Total numberpf Alarmsr^ZO General Alarm 12 _li I Alarm 14 I .Total Hours In S e r v i c e ^ . 5 Total Manpower H r s . 6 7 7 2 * 5 Alarm 124: Chief in charge: Alarm 113.; _ | Cellante Alarm 148: GTOBS Alarm 15 1 other Alarm 16 2 ^Alarm Alarm 17 1 Alarm 301 1999 Men responded to 20 # 123- 1 : # 13- 1 j £ * __4 Korzelius Deputy: : J. Morabito- 1 Alarms for an average of 15.05 Drills: Power Tool Report Driver Training: R-12 R-12 R-12 L-38 L-38 L-38 E-85 E-85 E-85 E-86 E-86 E-87 E-87 Fire Inspections:. 3 _2 _ 3 _ men per alarm: E-86 E-87 Chief Investigations:. Injuries:6/26- T. Cede- smoke inhalation, L. Rutiglan-^ltwisted i£tt% ankle See Page #2 M. Hayes- smoke inhalation, M, Johnson- mypertension,.exhaustion Comments: On 6/26 at 12;29 HRS. a working structure yas reported to S.H.P.D. at 173 Beekman Ave.. Three occupants were rescued ( 2 by ground ladder, 1 was talked down. Several surrounding F. D.'s sent mutual aid. Fifty members responded and were on the scene until 23:45 HRS.,.total 11 hrs. 16 min.. On 6/27 there were two calls back to the scene for extinguihing hot spots. I �/jy Page #2 A.Lso injured- R.Gross neck and back injuries, M. Arduino, neck and back injuries, M. Husband - heat exhaustion, M. Tavano- burn on shoulder Departments that sent mutual aidTarrytown- Engs.- 80, 76, Ladder #37, and Tarrytown Amb. Corps. Pocantico Hills- Eng. #189 Osslning- Eng. #98 and Ladder# 42 Braircliff Manor- Eng.# 93, Rescue # 37 Ambulance # 7 Croton - Eng.# 118 and F.A.S.T. Team Irvington- Eng.// 179 and Ladder #36 also Irvington Amb. Corps. Elms ford- Ambulance # 13 ( Rescue) Hawthorne- Tower Ladder #14 on stand-by Archville- Eng. # 135 Greenburgh C D . - # 446 Cascade Unit 60 Control- Car # 2- Anthony Bosco 60 control- West. Cty. Cause and Origin Team- Capt. Gene Ma lone American Red Cross- Disaster Services � 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-1999 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/. 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