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A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held on Friday, December 17,1999
at 8:00 PM in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York.
Present:

Mayor Philip Zegarelli
James Hart
Robert Higle
Patricia Rodriguez
Donald Stever

Absent:

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Also Present:

Trustees

Trustee Craig Laub
Trustee Mario DiFelice
Brian Murphy, Village Attorney
Barbara Napoli, Acting Village Treasurer

Mayor Zegarelli called the meeting to order with a prayer and pledge to the flag.
He asked that everyone remain standing for all those residents who passed away
during the past 125 years.
The Mayor commented that tonight is the 125th anniversary of the village and
therefore, we will be having a short meeting and afterwards refreshments will be
served.
Trustee Stever moved, seconded by Trustee Rodriguez that we suspend with the
normal order of business to celebrate the village's anniversary, motion carried 5-0.
The Mayor commented that before the meeting, fireworks were held to celebrate our
anniversary and they were great.

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Mayor Zegarelli gave a brief synopsis of the history of our village and the series of
events that have taken place over the past 125 years. He commented that this is also
the 60th anniversary of the municipal building.
Mayor Zegarelli commented that he would like to recognize one of the former
Mayors of the village, Gabriel Hayes who was in the audience.
The Mayor presented John Edwards with a soul effigy for all his hard work as
Chairman of the Celebrations Committee.
Mayor Zegarelli read a letter of resignation from Trustee Craig Laub stating family
and job commitments as the reason for his resignation. The Mayor accepted his
resignation with regrets and thanked him for the time and effort spent as a trustee.
Resolutions- Attached

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Approval of Warrants
Trustee Stever moved, seconded by Trustee Hart to approve the warrants and
authorize the Acting Treasurer to pay the bills, motion carried 5-0. The total of the
General Fund is $64,133.81, total of the Water &amp; Sewer Fund is $40,460.72 and the
total of the Capital Fund is $10,791.76.
There being no further business, Trustee Rodriguez moved to adjourn the meeting,
seconded by Trustee Stever and motion carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,

Angela Everett
Village Clerk

�Meeting Date: 12/17/99
#100

Be it Resolved that Mayor Zegarelli, with the approval of the Board of Trustees of
the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby promote Robert J. Morrison, 15
Woodcrest Drive, Hopewell Junction, New York to the position of Police Lieutenant
at an annual salary of $65,794.03 effective, December 20, 1999. Said appointment is
from Eligible Civil Service List # 74-588 and is subject to the approval of the
Westchester County Civil Service Commission and is subject to a probationary
period of twenty-six (26) weeks.
Moved: T r u s t e e Hart

Seconded :Trustee Rodriguez

Vote: 5-0

#101
Be it Resolved that Mayor Zegarelli, with the approval of the Board of Trustees of
the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby promote Gregory Camp, 18 Kents Road,
Hopewell Junction, New York to the position of Police Sergeant at an annual salary
of $61,460.94 effective December 20,1999. Said appointment is from Eligible Civil
Service List #74-591 and is subject to the approval of the Westchester County Civil
Service Commission and is subject to a probationary period of twenty-six (26)
weeks.
Moved:Trustee S t e v e r

Seconded: T r u s t e e Hart

Vote: 5-0

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Be it Resolved that Mayor Zegarelli, with the approval of the Board of Trustees of
the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby promote Nicholas Bizzarro, 2985 Grant
Avenue, Mohegan Lake, New York to the position of Police Sergeant at an annual
salary of $61,460.94 effective December 20,1999. Said appointment is from Eligible
Civil Service List #74-591 and is subject to the approval of the Westchester County
Civil Service Commission and is subject to a probationary period of twenty-six (26)
weeks.
Moved:Trustee SteverSecondedTrusteg Roriri gney. Vote: 5-0

#103
Be it Resolved that Mayor Zegarelli, with the approval of the Board of Trustees of
the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby promote Frank Corona. 126 Depeyster
Street, Sleepy Hollow, New York to the position of Police Sergeant at an annual
salary of 561,460.94 effective December 20,1999. Said appointment is from Eligible
Civil Service List #74-591 and is subject to the approval of the Westchester County
Civil Service Commission and is subject to a probationary period of twenty-six (26)
weeks.
Moved:Trustee Hart

SecondedTrustee H i g l e

Vote:

5-0

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Meeting Date: 12/17/99
#104

Be it Resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby appoint Robert Nevelus to
primary duties as Youth and Dare Officer for a period not to exceed ttwelve (12)
months at a salary of $60,652.00 a year.
Moved:TrusteeHigle

SecondediTrustee Hart

Voft5-0

#105
Be it Resolved that the Mayor shall cause to be established and published all work
hours and work rules, scheduling and reporting supervisors for all defined and/or
designated part-time employees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow. The Mayor may
delegate this responsibility to the Village Administrator or Department Head.
Movcdrrrustee HIgle

Secondedffrusr.ee S

tever
Vote: 5-0
#106
Be it Resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve the appointment of
George Blalock, 126 Valley Street, Sleepy Hollow, New York as part time laborer
at an hourly salary of $10./hr. Said appointment is subject to a twelve to twenty-six
probationary period.
Moved:Trustee

Hart:

Seconded?™ 5 t e e Rodriguez y o t ( , :

5-0

#107

Be it Resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve the appointment of
Leonardo J. Francisco, 263 N Washington Street, Sleepy Hollow, New York as part
time laborer at an hourly salary of $10./hr. Said appointment is subject to a twelve
to twenty-six week probationary period.
Moved: T r u s t e e Hart

_Seconded: T r u s t e e Rodriguez

vote:

5-0

#108
Be it Resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the Mayor to sign
an Inter Municipal Agreement (IMA) between the County of Westchester and the
Village of Sleepy Hollow to re-establish a Police Auxiliary unit.
Moved:Trustee S t e v e r Seconded:Trustee Rodriguez Vote:

5-0

#109
Be it Resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby appoint Robert Stiloski, 15
Park Avenue, Tarrytown, New York as Provisional Fire Inspector at an annual
salary of $60,000.00, pending approval of request for re-instatement from
Westchester County Personnel Office and is subject to all applicable civil service
requirements/regulations concerning such appointment. Said appointment is subject
to a probationary period of twelve to twenty-six weeks.
Movcdirrusttte H i g l u

Seconded: Trusre.p. Hart.

Vote:_.i-£

�Meeting Date: 12/17/99 *
#110
Be it Resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby accept with regrets the
resignation of Craig Laub as a Trustee of the Village of Sleepy Hollow and thank
him for his service to the community.
Moved:Trustee Hart

Sccondedffrustee Sever

Vote$-0

#111
Be it Resolved that the Mayor does hereby appoint Irene Amato, Richard Piano and
Douglas Knopper to the Film Advisory Board.

Moved: TViiQt-PP RnrfriguSfiConded:Trustee H i g l e

Vote: 5-0

#112
Be it Resolved that the Mayor does hereby appoint Peter Koffler to the Zoning
Board of Appeals to fill tlie un-eipired term of James Timmings, HI; term to expire
in April 2000.
Moved^rustee STever

Secondedfr r u s t e e

Tnr)ri

gn^y Vote: S-0

#113
Be it Resolved that the Beard of Trustees docs hereby authorize the Recreation
Department to purchase a 2000 Dodge 4VVD Dump Body Truck from Robert Green
Truck Division, P.O. Box 8002, Rock Hill, NY 12775 for $28,079.80. Said truck is
being purchased in accordance with New York State contract terms.
Moved-Trustee H i g l e

Seconded:Trustee Hart

Vote:

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Note. The trtxl of this resolution has bren pre approved by DEC attorneys. Please use
this pre approved resolution. IF YOU CHANGE THE RESOLUTION. YOU MAY BE
REQUIRED TO PASS A SECOND RESOLUTION WITH THE CORRECT TEXT.

RESOLUTION nn
Resolution Authorizing (he Filing of an Application for a State Grant-In-Aid for a Municipal
Waste Reduction and/or Recycling Project and Signing of the associated State Contract,
Under the Appropriate Laws of New York State.
WHEREAS, the State of New York provides financial aid for municipal waste reduction and
municipal recycling projects; and
WHEREAS

V i l l a g e of S l e e p y Hollow
(Legal Name of Applicant)
herein called the MUNICIPALITY, has examined and duly considered the applicable laws of
the State of New York and the MUNICIPALITY deems it to be in the public interest and
benefit to file an application under these laws; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that a Contract by and between THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE
OF NEW YORK, herein called the STATE, and the MUNICIPALITY be executed for such
STATE Aid;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY

t h e Board of T r u s t e e s , ,

(Governing Body of Applicant)
1

ITiat the filing of an application in the form required by the State of New York in
conformity with the applicable laws of the State of New York including ail
understanding and assurances contained in said application is hereby authorized.

2.

That

t h e Mayor
(TITLE of Applicant's designated Authorized Representative}
is directed and authorized as the official representative of the MUNICIPALITY to act
in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as inay be
required and to sign the resulting contract if said application* is-approved by the
STATE;

3.

That die MUNICIPALITY agrees that it will fund its portion of the cost of said
Municipal Waste Reduction and/or Recycling Project.

4.

That the MUNICIPALITY or MUNICIPALITIES set forth their respective
responsibilities by attached joint resolution relative to a joint Municipal Waste
Reduction and/or Recycling Project.

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That this resolution shall lake effect immediately.

Moved:

Tr u!i t ee_ S t e v e r .

Seconded : i v

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Higlg

Vote :

5-0

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Meeting Date: 12/17/99
#115
Mayor Zegarelli appointed Trustee Hart as Chairman of the Fire Committee due to
the resignation of Trustee Laub and asked the Board for approval of this
appointment.
Moved: Trustee Higle Seconded: Trustee Rodriguez Vote: 5-0

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#116
Be it resolved that the Mayor be given authorization on behalf of the village to
follow up on the closing out of the contract and take whatever action is necessary
to fulfill all actions of the contract regarding the Sleepy Hollow Landing.
Moved: Trustee Stever Seconded: Trustee Hart

Vote: 5-0

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