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                  <text>A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow was held
on Tuesday, October 26, 1999 at 8 PM in Village Hall, 28 Bcckroan Avenue, Sleepy
Hollow, New York.
Present:

Mayor Philip Zegarclli
Mario DiFclicc
James Hart
Patricia Rodriguez
Robert Ilip.lc

Also Present:

Absent:

Trustees

Brian Murphy, Village Attorney
Sanjay Shah, Village Treasurer

Trustee Craig Laub
Trustee Donald Stcvcr

Mayor Zegarclli called tlic meeting to order with a prayer and pledge to the flag.
Before starting the meeting, Trustee DiFclicc asked that a moment of silence be
taken for Edward Koval who passed away.
Public Hearings
Mayor Zegarclli read the attached public hearing notice regarding the senior citizen
exemptions.
Miguel Jimenez asked what measures the village had taken to compensate for this
loss of revenue and Don Cactano asked if this is regulated by the state.
The Mayor responded that the rest of the taxpayers pick up the difference. The state
regulates it and the village opts into it. This has been a practice for many years.
Sanjay Shah commented that tliis is built into the tax rate and there arc only 42
seniors who qualify for this.
There being no further comments, Trustee DiFclicc moved, seconded by Trustee
Hart to close the hearing, motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Zegarclli read the next attached public hearing notice regarding repealing
section 57-7A (10) of the village code.
Trustee DiFclicc gave a brief explanation of the reason for this proposed change
stating that the new business at that location docs not need all that space for a
loading zone and residents on Kendall Avenue need more parking spaces.
There being no comments, Trustee DiFclicc moved, seconded by Trustee Hart to
close the hearing, motion carried 5-0.

�Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Hart to approve the minutes of
October 12,1999 as written, motion carried 4-0-1 with Trustee Rodriguez
abstaining.
Public Comments
Miguel Jimenez commented that the fees for parking permits in the village arc not
all the same and that is unfair. He also commented about the parking in the streets
of Philips* Manor.
Mayor Zcgarclli explained that the Board is looking into increasing the permit fees
at the station and looking'at all the parking fees. He stated that he has been
speaking to the PMIA and trying to come up with a solution such as parking
permits, and alternate sides.
Miguel Jimenez questioned the large gas tank that is going to be installed at the
corner of Pocantico Street and route 9,
The Building Inspector stated that the owners have a permit to install new holding
tanlcs to hold the contaminated ground water and that it is not a gas tank. The
holding tank meets today's state code.
George Samaras addressed the hoard regarding a situation when his son was
wrongly stopped and handcuffed by the Tarrytowii Police Department when i:hcy
were looking for a stolen car. Mr. Samaras was upset that our local Police
Department did not show up for over forty minutes.
Chief Warren gave an explanation of the events that took place.
Trustee llodrigucz commented that Mr. Samaras should be complaining to the
Tarry town Police Chief about the way his son was treated, not us.
Much discussion took place among a couple of members of the audience and the
Trustees and the Police Chief. Trustee DiFelice asked for n point of order stating
that this is a personnel master and should not be discussed in public.
After more discussion, Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee fliglc to order
the Police Chief to prepare a full investigation and give this to the Mayor and Board
of Trustees, motion carried.
Mario Belanich also commented on the parking situation in the Manors
and that parking regulations .diould be the same throughout the whole village.
lie commented on the possibility of elections being held iu November instead of
March, the possible elimination of two trustees, increasing the salaries of board
members and eliminating some stop signs in the village.
After more discussion on the parking situation in the Manors, Trustee Rodriguez,
moved, seconded by Trustee DiFelice to direct the Police Chief to enforce all
regulations in the village.. More discussion ensued. Mayor Zegarclli moved to ttablc
this resolution, seconded by Trustee Hart, motion failed 2-3.
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�On the first motion to enforce nil regulations, Trustees Rodriguez, DiFclicc and Hart
voted yes and Mayor Ze^arclli and Trustee Hart voted no.
Discussion ensued on whether or not a 3-2 vote was counted as a majority.
The Board adjourned info executive session to discuss this with the attorney.
The Village Attorney will have to check further into this matter.
Don Cactano commented that residents should be given a warning first before
issuing a ticket. He also commented that the hairdo was a great success.
John Edward's gave an update on the upcoming celebrations for the village. The
Celebrations Committee is seeking donations for theirfireworksdisplays in
December.
Mogul Jimenez and George Samaras donated $200.00 each for the fireworks.
Marco Passion commented that he had applied for the position of Assistant Court
Clerk.
Mayor's Report
Mayor Zcgarclli commented that 1998-1999 audit is available and he will be meeting
with our accountant, Joe DeMilia next week to discuss it.
The Mayor reported that the village has received six out of six grants, such as
sidewalks, parking on Bcckman Avenue, rehab of lighting in Sakcs Park, a new
senior van and added off-street parking.
Mayor Zcgarclli asked for a motion authorizing him to sign contracts for the
purchase of two parcels across from village hall to be used for parking; on e for
$188,500.00 and one for $135,000.00; Trustee DiFclicc moved, seconded by Trustee
Higlc and carried 5-0.
Trustee Higlc moved, seconded by Trustee Rodriguez to authorize the Mayor to
complete and execute the Economic Development Block Grant, motion carried 5-0.
The Mayor stated that meetings were held with FEMA and we feel confident that
we will receive what we requested for damage and remediation.
Trustee's Reports
Trustee Hart had no report.
Trustee Rodriguez had no rcpQrt.
Trustee DiFclice gave thu attached police report. Discussion ensued with regard to
alternate side parking on Valley and Cortlandt Streets. Trustee DiFclice moved,
seconded by Trustee Rodriguez to call for a public hearing on November 23,1999 at
8 PM to consider a proposal to designate alternate side parking in those areas,
motion carried 5-0.

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�used ami perhaps we could ask them if we could utilize it for parking.
Trustee DiFclice read (he attached Public Works Report.
Trustee DiFclice moved, seconded by Trustee Higlc to call for a public hearing on
Tuesday, November 9, 1999 regarding the adoption of a Local Law which would
regulate the removal of residential and commercial garbage in the village and set
penalties for violations of the proposed law; motion carried 5-0.
Trustee DiFelicc read I he attached Fire Council correspondence in the absence of
Trustee Laub. Trustee DiFclice moved, seconded by Trustee Rodriguez to confirm
the actions taken, motion carried 5-0.
^Trustee Higlc commenced that the hairdo was a huge success and thanked everyone
who helped to make it successful and he read the attached Recreation Report,
Rcsolutions-A 11 a c h e d
Old Business
Trustee DiFclice moved, seconded by Trustee Rodriguez to authorize the Mayor to
sign the contract for tine replacement of the gutters on the Municipal Building to
R.S.G. Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc. in the amount of $19,000.00, motion carried 50.
The Mayor asked for a motion to approve a one time only 15 year longevity bonus of
$300.00 for the three Public Works employees, Assistant Highway Foreman, Water
&amp; Sewer Maintenance Worker I and Auto Mechanic; Trustee DiFclice so moved,
seconded by Trustee Hart and carried 5-0.
Mayor Zcgarelli commented that discussion took place at the last work session
regarding the placement of amusement devices in places other than bars. Wc have
asked Village Counsel to review our Amusement Device ordinance.
New liiisiness-Nonc
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Communications, Petition's &amp; Requests
Village Clerk read correspondence from Michael Jasper, President of Central
Veterans of Tarryiowu and Sleepy Hollow requesting permission to hold Veterans'
Day services at Patriots Park on Thursday, November ll , h at 10:30 AM and asked
that the fire whistle at 11 AM sharp for a moment of silence. Trustee Higle moved,
seconded by Trustee Har{ to approve their request, motion carried 5-0.
The Mayor received correspondence from GM approving our request for the use of
their lower lot on December 17* for our fireworks display.
Correspondence was received from Elizabeth Rune regarding the moving of the
handicap parking space from in front of the entrance to the Van Tassel to the end of
licekm.'in Avenue. (Discuss at worksession)

�Trustee DiFelice commented that the lower portion of College Arms is not being
used and perhaps we could ask them if we could utilize it for parking.
Trustee DiFetfce read the attached Public Works Report.
Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Higle to call for a public hearing on
Tuesday, November 9,1999 regarding the adoption of a Local Law which would
regulate the removal of residential and commercial garbage in the village and set
penalties for violations of the proposed law; motion carried 5-0.
Trustee DiFelice read the attached Fire Council correspondence in the absence of
Trustee Laub. Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Rodriguez to confirm
the actions taken, motion carried 5-0.
Trustee Higle commented that the hayride was a huge success and thanked everyone
who helped to make it successful and he read the attached Recreation Report,
Resolutions-Attached
Old Business
Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Rodriguez to authorize the Mayor to
sign the contract for the replacement of the gutters on the Municipal Building to
R.S.G. Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc. in the amount of $19,000.00, motion carried 50,
The Mayor asked for a motion to approve a one time only 15 year longevity bonus of
$300.00 for the three Public Works employees, Assistant Highway Foreman, Water
&amp; Sewer Maintenance Worker I and Auto Mechanic; Trustee DiFelice so moved,
seconded by Trustee Hart and carried 5-0.
Mayor Zegarelli commented that discussion took place at the last work session
regarding the placement of amusement devices in places other than bars. We have
asked Village Counsel to review our Amusement Device ordinance.
New Business-None
Communications. Petitions &amp; Requests
Village Clerk read correspondence from Michael Jasper, President of Central
Veterans of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow requesting permission to hold Veterans'
Day services at Patriots Park on Thursday, November 11th at 10:30 AM and asked
that thefirewhistle at 11 AM sharp for a moment of silence. Trustee Higle moved,
seconded by Trustee Hart to approve their request, motion carried 5-0.
The Mayor received correspondence from GM approving our request for the use of
their lower lot on December 17th for our fireworks display.
Correspondence was received from Elizabeth Rune regarding the moving of the
handicap parking space from in front of the entrance to the Van Tassel to the end of
Beekman Avenue. (Discuss at worksession)

�The Mayor received correspondence from Richard Brodsky concerning the
classification of taxes. (Refer to Counsel)
Mayor Zegarclli received correspondence from Westchester County Municipal
Association regarding the merger of AT &amp;T and Media One.
IJc received comments from Scenic Hudson with regard to the scoping of Kendal on
Hudson.
The Mayor received a letter from the Ladies Auxiliary thanking us for the
certificates we presented Ihcm.
Mayor Zegarclli received a request from the Hudson Valley Writers' Center for
matching grant monies.
Tic received correspondence from the Public Schools stating that they will be
sharing 1/3 of the cost of the reappraisal of General Motors.
The Mayor received a letter from the Mayor of Philadelphia requesting that the
Board designate the week of November 21st as National Bible Week; Trustee
DiFelice so moved, seconded by Trustee Higle and carried 5-0.
He received a note from the Student Advisory Council thanking us for our help.
The Mayor commented that notices have gone out to the Planning and Zoning
Boards regarding the hiring of a new recording secretary.
Mayor Zegarclli received a letter from Joseph Caimi regarding the placement of a
handicap spot in front of llris mother's home. (Discuss at work session.)
The Mayor received correspondence from Henry Stciner the need for volunteers and
$600.00 for the restocking of the Pocantico River.
Mayor Zegarclli was in receipt of the attached letter from Fire Chief, John Ccllantc,
regarding the need for a full time Fire Inspector.
Mayor Zegarclli commented that there will be an inspection of the firchouscs on
Thursday at 7:30 PM.
Approval of Warrants
Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Rodriguez to approve the warrants of
of October 26,1999, and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills, motion carried 50. The total of the General fund is $77,345.89, the total of the Water &amp; Sewer fund is
$3,574.82 and the Capital fund total is $8,158.07.
There being no further business, Trustee Higle moved, seconded by Trustee DiFelice
to adjourn the meeting, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Angela Everett, Village Clerk
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MURPHYSTECICIIPOWEL

VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees
of the Village of .Sleepy Hollow on October 26,1999 at 8:00 p.m. at the Municipal
Building, 28 BceKman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York, regarding the adoption of a
Local Law of the Village of Sleepy Hollow for the year 1999 which would exempt from
Village taxes within the control of the Board of Trustees to the extent of fifty per cent
(50%) of its assessed value at a sliding scale pursuant to the provisions of Real Property
Tax Law §467. 1( 3)(1), properties owned by one or more persons sixty-five (65) years of
age or over who C3 mply with the provisions of said section 467 of the Real Property Tax
Law as to occupancy , income, length of ownership and otherwise.
A copy of real Prqperty Tax law Section 467 is available in the office of the Village
Clerk.
All taxpayers, residents and parties in interest are entitled to attend and be heard at said
hearing.
By order of the B^ard of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow dated October 12,
1999.

VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
VILLAGE CLERK

Dated:

October

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MURPHYSTECICHPOWEL

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VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees
of the Village of Jlleepy Hollow on October 26,1999 at 8:00 p.m. at the Municipal
Building, 28 Bee! man Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York, regarding the adoption of a
Local Law of the Village of Sleepy Hollow for the year 1999 which would repeal the
provisions of § SI -7A (10) of The Code of the Village of Sleepy Hollow entitled Parking
prohibited in designated locations, specifying that the parking of vehicles be prohibited
for a distance of fprty (40) feet on the east side of Kendal Avenue at the bend, as posted.
By order of the B^ard of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow dated October 12,
1999.

VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
VILLAGE CLERK

Dated

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O c t o b e r 1 5 , 1999

P. 002

�RESOLUTIONS FOR OCTOBER 26. 1999
I. Angela Everett, the Village Clerfe of the Village off Sleepy Hollow, New Yorfe. do
hereby certify that the following resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of
the Board of Trustees held on October 26.1999 and Is Incorporated in the
original minutes of said meeting, and that said resolution has not been altered,
amended or revoked and is In full force and effect.
91.
RESOLVED:
That Philip E. Zegarelli as Mayor of Village off Sleepy Hollow Is hereby
authorized and directed to file an application for funds from the Hudson River
Estuary Program In accordance with the provisions off the Hudson River Estuary
Management Act (l 1-0306 Environmental Conservation Law) In an amount not
to exceed $75,000. and upon approval off said request to enter Into and execute a
project agreement with the Hudson River Estuary program for such financial
assistance to this organization/municipality for Comfort Station at Sleepy
Hollow Landing Part.
Moved: Trustee DiFellce Seconded: Trustee Rodriguez Vote: 5-0
Date
Print Name
(Signature of Clerk)
Seal off Municipality

�92.
Be it Resolved, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby
approve the following income scale for the partial property tax exemption for senior
citizens for the 2000 Assessment Roll according to Section 467 of the Real Property
Tax Law.
Maximum Level of Income
$19,500.
20,499.
21,499.
22,399.
23,299.
24,199.
25,099.
25,999.
26,899.
27,899.

Percent of Exemption
50%
45%
40%
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%

MOVED: Trustee DiFelice SECOND: Trustee Rodriguez VOTE:5-0

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SUEEPT BOLLQW FEE OEPMLTMEXT
Sleepy Hollow. New York

Fire Patrol
Org. 1876
Pocantico Hook and Ladder
Org. 1878
Rescue Hose Co. No. I
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 Korzelius
Second Assistant Chief

October 19, 1999
Board of Trustees
28 Beekman Avenue
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
We request permission to take Engine 86 to Immaculate Conception
School in Irvington for a Fire Prevention demonstration on
October 20, 1999.
MEMBERSHIP:
New Drivers:
Rescue Hose - Michael Tavano, 55 Gory Brook Road
Danny Murray, 23 Gory Brook Road
Fire Patrol - Laura Smutek, 25 Elm Street
New Members:
R e s c u e Hose - George A. Z a s t e n c h i k ,
Firematically

yours,

John E. K o r z e l i u s
Recording Secretary

22 C h e s t n u t

Street

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Memo
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:

Police Committee
Chief Warren
04 OCT 99
Valley St, Barber Shop

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A new barber shop is opening on Valley St., (formerly the site of Stiloski's Liquor Store and a
Plumbing Supply Warehouse.) The Building Inspector has been on site and inspected the premise,
I have been on site and have communicated the public safety concerns, that may arise based on
the proposed usage which includes three (3) barber stations, three (3) video amusement games
and one (1) coin operated pool table.
The proprietor of the establishment has or will be applying for the necessary permits.
The Village Code Chapter 4, §4-2 A License Required; Application; number of devices restricted
and §4-6 Minors, addresses most of the concerns that would arise out of this proposed usage
However, the village code does not permit video amusement devices in any premises other than a
bar or tavern. Considering the Village's long term goals, it may want to revisit this local law, with
the proper safeguards and limitation.
The owner of the establishment will be approaching the board on this matter. I am obtain that
other establishments throughout the village other than the bars and taverns would like to comment
as well.

�Memo
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:

Police Committee
Chief Warren
11 OCT 99
Parking meters

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The Deputy Mayor and I visited the White Plains Parking Authority, located at 7-11 Broadway,
White Plains, NY and spoke with the Deputy Director, John Larsen, on Friday, 01 OCT 99.
We discussed the desire of the parking authority to upgrade the existing meters, and inquired
about the types of meters and facilities the White Plains Parking Authority
1.

Centralized issuance of prepaid parking CASH KEY

2.

Multiple space parking meters
a.
Indoor v. Outdoor usage
b.
Ratio of meters to spaces
c.
Maintenance
d.
Posting of adequate signs
e.
Audit reports
f.
Collection systems
g.
Proper sizing
h.
Re-calibration
i.
Battery life
j
Enforcement

3.

4

Cost
a
b
c.

Meter head
Meter housing
Ability to upgrade

Several Trade Associations
a
The Parking Professional
b.
National Parking Association
c.
International Parking Institute

A great deal of information to digest in one sitting, but we have a place to begin.

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�Memo
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:

Police Committee
Chief Warren
04 OCT 99
Kendall Ave, No Parking Zone

The property located at 8 Kendall Ave (commonly known as the 'old Luberger Beverage
Distributor Warehouse') is currently being utilized by American Environmental Technologies, Inc
as a warehouse and sales outlet for hazardous materials clean-up products. Please note, that no
hazardous materials are being stored at that location.
There is currently a No Parking Zone in front of 8 Kendall Ave which was designated in the
Village Code, §57-7A A (10), in July of 1974.
§57-7AA(10)
For a distances of forty (40) feet on the east side of Kendall Avenue at
the bend, as posted.
The elimination of this no parking zone would provide two (2) additionally parking rajiaces on
Kendall Ave for area residences, while still providing adequate access to the warehouse garage
doors and driveway (curb cut).

�Memo
To:
From:
Date:
Subject:

Police Committee
Chief Warren
11 OCT 99
DARE

Please, be advised that the DARE Program in the 5* Grade [Washington Irving], 3 rd Grade W.F.
Morse and 1" Grade [John Paulding] are continuing. This is the 9* year that the DARE Program will
be taught in the school district. Between the Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown Police Departments there
are seven (7) DARE instructors, four (4) Sleepy Hollow Police Officers and three (3) in the
Tarrytown Police Officers

Dare will be taught at Washington Irving on Thursdays mornings, the exact dates have been set and
the final scheduling adjustment will be completed by the end of the October. The dates have not yet
been set for W.F. Morse (3 classes) or John Paulding (1 class).

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Memo

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Police Committee
Chief Warren
26 OCT 99
ALT SIDE VALLEY/CORTLANDT

To:
From:
Date:
Subject:

§§57-6 Parking restricted in designated locations
The parking of vehicles is hereby prohibited in any of the following locations for a longer
period than specified
Valley Street
Street and
side
Valley Street
East and west

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Time Period

Hours

Section Limited

Monday
through
Friday

8:00 a.m.
to 9:00 a..m

From the intersection
of College Avenue
and Valley Street in a
southerly direction to
village boundary line.

The ordinance should be amended to read as follows:
a.
b.
c.

Hours 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
West side
Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Snow Ordinance)
East side
Tuesday and Thursday

and
Street and
side

Time Period

Hours

Section LimitecK, _

Valley Street
West side

Monday
Wednesday
Friday

7:00 a.m.
to 7:30 a..m.

East side

Tuesday
Thursday

From the intersection
of College Avenue
and Valley Street in a
northerly direction to
Chestnut Street

�Cortland Street
Cortlandt Street
West

Monday
through
Friday

8:00 a.m.
to 9.00 a.m.

From the intersection
of Cedar S t r e e t ^
and Cortlandt Street in a
southerly direction to
village boundary line.

The ordinance should be amended to read as follows:
a.
b.
c.

Hours 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
West side
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
East side
Tuesday and Thursday (Snow Ordinance)

and
Street and
side
Cortlandt Street
West

East side

Time Period

Hours

Section Limited

Monday
Wednesday
Friday

7:00 a.m.
to 8.00 a.m.

From the intersection
of Cedar Street
and Cortlandt Street in a
northerly direction to
Beekman Avenue"

Tuesday
Thursday

�Fire 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
Ambulance Corps
Org.

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SLEEP? HOLLOW F1KE DEM&amp;TUER
Sleepy Hollow, New York

John Cellante
Chief Engineer
Richard Gross
First Assistant Chief
John Korzelius

Second Assistant Chief

1967

October 25,1999

Mayor Philip Zegarelli and Board of Trustees
Village of Sleepy Hollow
28 Beekman Ave.
Sleepy Hollow,New York 10591

Dear Mayor and Members of the Board,

For the past three years, the Fire Department had asked that the Code Enforcement
Officer work with the department and supply copies of any inspections that were
conducted. We had numerous concerns as to the safety of the residents and the buildings
within the village. We never received an answer despite the numerous requests.
We also asked the former administration to assist us with our requests, but this also fell
on deaf ears.

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During this period we had several major fires within the village, including a fire at 106
Depeyster Street that led to a loss of a civilian life. It was demonstrated that this building
was converted from a six family apartment house into a single room occupancy/rooming
house WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF ANY BUILDING PERMITS!
As you are well aware, our membership, like most volunteer organizations is suffering
from a decrease in the amount of active volunteers. In addition, the amount of ambulance
calls that we handle are steadily increasing.
As our membership enter buildings on an emergency call, we notice numerous violations,
but we cannot do anything to correct them.The building inspector is only a part-time
position, and in no way does he have the time or the resources to handle these violations.
Over the past three to four years, when this department would bring suspected building or
fire code violations to the attention of the former administration, we were met with

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�political bureaucracy.Politics and political favors have no place in the safety of the
village residents and of the membership of your fully volunteer fire department.
The structures in the southern part of this village are mostly of older construction. We
find many that are not properly maintained. In addition,they are built closely upon each
other which can contribute to the spread of fire. Also, many of these units may be
overcrowded. A full time fire inspector would uncover any overcrowding before a
catastrophe occurs.
Now the Village is facing major contruction over the next several years which would lead
to rapid growth and insurmountable work load for a part-time building inspector and
part-time fire inspector.
Therefore, on behalf of the membership of the Sleepy Hollow Fire Department I
respectfully request that you the Mayor and the members of the board of Trustees
strongly consider the appointment of a FULL-TIME CERTIFIED AND EXPERIENCED
FIRE INSPECTOR to help alleviate our concerns and to insure the safety of the residents
in our Village.
The creation of this position would allow the fire inspector to concentrate on the fire/life
safety inspections throughout the village on an orderly and productive basis. Finding the
violations is one thing, enforcing correction is another matter.
Please also note that our village has a fire sprinkler ordinance on the books that was
approved by New York State, and is part of our building code. A FULL-TIME fire
inspector would be able to review installation plans as well as test for compliance.
Consider the amount of proposed construction before the Village, and you can readily
agree that we need a qualified inspector.
Please consider our request and appoint a FULL-TIME FIRE INSPECTOR as soon as
possible. The safety and lives of our residents and depatment members depend on your
actions.
Thank You,

[John Cellante, Chief Engineer Sleepy Hollow Volunteer Fire Department

cc: Assistant Chief Engineer Richard N.Gross
Assistant Chief Engineer John Korzelius
Fire Council

�THE SLEEPY HOLLOW RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT
WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES,THE EMPLOYEES OF VILLAGE HALL,THE SLEEPY
HOLLOW DPW,AND THE SLEEPY HOLLOW POLICE FOR THEIR
SUPPORT.
THE HAYRIDE VOLUNTEERS:
TARRYTOWN THE, SLEEPY HOLLOW RECREATION COMMISSION
BOYSCOUTS TROOP 22
TARRYTOWN/SLEEPY HOLLOW WOLFPACK
THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
AND THE DOZENS OF INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS MANY
CHILDREN OF OUR COMMUNITY.
MUCH THANKS TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO PUT IN SO MANY
HOURS FOR THEIR TECHNICAL. SUFPORK
PETER KREAMER AND LARRY WHITE
VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO LYNN SCHAEER, ED OUVEIRA, AND
FRANK GIAMPICCOLO FOR THEIR INCREDIBLE HELP AND
SUPPORT, WITHOUT AH, THEIR HARD WORK THE HAYRIDE
WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE
WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR
T H E I R DONATIONS AND SUPPORT:
GLENN PETRUZELLI- GREENROCK CORPORATION
J &amp; J LANDSCAPING
AGRO LANDSCAPING
T H E PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE TARRYTOWNS
SEAN SCOGNIA,DAVE CAPELLO
DONALD LANDRY AND BOB ERRICO
T H E HAYRIDE WAS A HUGE SUCCESS THANKS TO ALL
WHO HELPEDI
THE HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARADE WILL BE HELD FRIDAY
OCOBER 29 T H AT 5:45 PM AT MORSE SCHOOL UPPER LOT. WE
WILL PARADE DOWN BEEKMAN AVENUE TO THE CENTRAL
FIREHOUSE AT VILLAGE HALL. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR
COSTUMES, THERE WELL BE A BAND AND CANDY WILL BE
DISTRIBUTED TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATE.

�Public Works Report
October 26,1999
Paved Howard Street from Pocantico to Washington Street to Beekman Avenue last
week.
Paved Gory Brook Road from Ridge Street to the dead end.
Completed two sidewalks on Gordon Avenue.
Sidewalk replacement is Continuing.
Replaced sidewalk in front of village hall.
In the process of replacing ramp in front of Central Fire Department.
Added new security lites outside of village hall.
Four new street lites have been installed in Sleepy Hollow Manor.
Repaired fifteen street lites throughout the village.
Contractor for County sidewalk improvement program has finished repairing the
road after installing storm drains on Barnhart Avenue.
Leaf pick-up has started and will continue until the end of December.
Please do not put brush in with the leaves.
Hydrant flushing is almost completed throughout the village.
Repaired a water main break on Amos Street.
PLEASE NOTE!!!!
THURSDAY NOVEMEBER 11™ IS VETERANS' DAY. VILLAGE OFFIC ES
WILL BE CLOSED!!!! THURSDAY'S GARBAGE WILL BE PICKED UP ON
WEDNESDAY ALONG WITH RECYCLING. ALL OTHER GARBAGE PICK
UP DAYS REMAIN THE SAME.

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