https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/17ab068c9476f6c2cd3ac8a9f7a2d8a3.pdf 2e92380c4ec6d9fc4cc63a9e0b4555cd PDF Text Text A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow was held on Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 8 PM in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Present: Mayor Philip Zegarelli Mario DiFelice Patricia Rodriguez James Hart Donald Stever Richard Zieja Robert Higle Trustees Also Present: Dwight Douglas, Village Administrator Brian Murphy, Village Attorney Barbara Napoli, Village Treasurer Mayor Zegarelli called the meeting to order with a prayer and pledge to the flag. The Mayor commented that we will adjust the agenda a bit tonight. He swore in Joan Waters of 3 Pleasant Street, Sleepy Hollow as Acting Village Justice. The applicants for Kendal on Hudson, Mr. Tung and Mr. Delbello gave an overview on the status of the project Mr. Tung explained that they have begun to address the many issues and comments raised on this project. Dave Smith, our consultant, commented that the Board has reviewed the FEIS and is ready to give a summary. In their opinion the document is ready for public review and will be calling for a public hearing. The public hearing is not a requirement of SEQRA but is an extra step the Board is taking in order to involve the public. The Mayor commented that the public hearing is accepting the answers to the questions that were posed and we are going beyond what is necessary by code or regulations for allowing the people to comment on the FEIS. In addition people have ten days after to provide comments. Don Stever commented on the memo from Dave Smith to the Mayor regarding this issue and read the attached public hearing notices. Public Hearin2-None Approval of Minutes Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Higle to approve the minutes of January 9, 2001 as written, motion carried 6-0-1 with Trustee Zieja abstaining. Trustee Rodriguez moved, seconded by Trustee Stever to approve the minutes of January 16,2001 as written, motion carried 7-0. �Public Comments Don Caetano asked what the Mayor was referring to when he mentioned police contract. The Mayor commented that this is the contract for the review of the Police Department. Mavor* s Report Mayor Zegarelli commented that he signed the GM linkage study agreement in the grant amount of $25,000. 00. This study will help us to connect what will be proposed at the GM site with the rest of the village. He would like to appoint a committee of five to be in charge of this study, the Administrator and two trustees would be on the committee. The Mayor commented that the regular meeting of February 27th will start at 7 PM and then the public hearing on Kendal will start at 8 PM. The Mayor was in receipt of a letter from the Sleepy Hollow St. Patrick's' Day Parade Committee requesting permission to hold this parade on March 11,2001 starting at 1:30 PM for approximately two hours. Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Hart to approve their request, motion carried 7-0. Mayor Zegarelli commented that Martha Dwyer has been appointed as 5th Grand Marshall for the parade, Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Higle to accept this appointment, carried. The Mayor was in receipt of a copy of the financial 2000 report of the Columbus Day Parade showing a balance of $ 4512.06A The Board is in receipt of the status of the County House Road appeal. The Board is in receipt of a copy of a memo regarding the funding for the Warner Library. We are in receipt of an arbitration on a grievance Tiled by Officer Kiggins. We are in receipt of a copy a letter from our attorney to Dennis Fitzgerald regarding egress and entrance to our parking lot from the property at 281 N. Broadway. Brian Murphy gave a brief update on the proposed utility lines. There is a legislative alert on funding a thermal imaging camera. The Mayor commented that the Hudson River Towns will hold their meeting on January 25th, Trustee Rodriguez will attend. The Mayor was in receipt of a memo from the State Army Corp of Engineers regarding Fremont Pond. Our Village Engineer, Jerry Fine will attend the Inflow and Infiltration preconstruction meeting. The Mayor was in receipt of a copy of the minutes of the previous Public Safety Committee meeting. �A memo from Dave Smith was received regarding Kendal FEIS. The Mayor will be sending a letter to Arthur McKinley regarding the James House estate. The Mayor has sent letters to all the churches informing them of our intent to upgrade the lighting in front of their church and he received a letter from Father Gorman, pastor of St. Teresa's thanking us in advance. The Mayor received a letter of thanks from Keith Safian, of Phelps Hospital for the conclusion of the water main project He was in receipt of a letter from the new owners of 60 Beekman Avenue informing the village of their intent to apply for their liquor license. Refer to Police Chief. The Hudson Valley Writers Center is working with the Sleepy Hollow Arts Council and Community Television station. We are in receipt of $86,509.92 for IDA payment from General Motors. He was in receipt of a copy of a memo from District Attorney Pirro regarding WDANI (Westchester District Attorney's Narcotic Initiative). He received turn-off notices from Con Ed for 130 Depeyster Street. 28 Dell Street and 146 Cortlandt Street. Trustee Reports Trustee DiFelice read the attached Public Works Report Mayor Zegarelli commended the Public Works Department on the good job they did again during the last snowstorm. Trustee Rodriguez ,Trustee Hart and Trustee Zieja had no reports. Trustee Higle commented that we have added three more days to our schedule for the senior bus to take seniors shopping. Contact the Recreation Department. Trustee Stever commented that he received from our Planning Consultant a draft of expanded full environmental assessment for Fremont Pond restorative dredging. We have received grants and some community participation. We have received a large document from our planning consultant to review and we will consider this for adoption of a finding of no significant impact at the meeting on February 6th. Administrator's Report Dwight Douglas reported that the village is in the process of doing wide spread inspections throughout the village to insure safety. He is in receipt of a memo regarding the number of cases sent to the Board. The upgrade of the computers has been taking place and training of the new system will take place next week. �w I A harassment training course took place over the past two weeks. The execution of the contract for Reverend Sykes Park will take place shortly. Trustee Higle commented that they are forming a committee for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The administrator is following up on the Route 9 beautification project andflowof traffic. Resolutions-Attached Old Business The Mayor commented that he has directed Bob Stiloski to meet with owners of the proposed Dolphin Fitness Center at the old Tappan Motors site before any permits are granted to them. This proposed center is a non-conforming use. I The Mayor commented that in light of the recent court case against the Mayor of Port Chester where the individual won, he asked Counsel to review our existing code as it stands now. New Business Mayor Zegarelli appointed Margaret Fox to be our official Photographer for the remainder of the village year, Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Stever to approve this appointment, carried. Public Comments Don Caetano asked how many employees were hired to clean village hall. Joe DeFeo commented that we have one person, Charlie and that Tom Square does the firehouses part-time. There being no further business, Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Zieja to adjourn to executive session, motion carried. The Mayor commented that no formal action would be taken in executive session and the meeting will be adjourned after the executive session. Respectfully submitted, Angela Evjett Village Clerk *" H J LS+S*** 4 �PUBLIC WORKS REPORT JANUARY 23, 2001 REMOVAL OF SNOW ON ALTERNATE SIDES IS TAKING PLACE. CHRISTMAS TREES ARE STILL BEING PICKED UP WHEN PLACED AT THE CURB ANY DAY OF THE WEEK. POT HOLES ARE BEING PATCHED WITH TEMPORARY PATCH. STREET LTTES REPAIRS ARE ONGOING. I MAINTENANCE OF SNOW EQUIPMENT HAS INCREASED DUE TO THE PAST TWO HEAVY SNOW STORMS. GARBAGE IS BEING PICKED UP AS USUAL IF ACCESSIBLE. RECYCLING WILL TAKE PLACE WEDNESDAY AS USUAL. i �Meeting Date: 01/23/01 Resolution //: 01/07/01 RESOLUTION Mayor and Board of Trustees W:i1„ C C 1 - , ~ , ~ . TT-11 v u i a g c KJI oiCcpjf l i v i i u w Kendall on Hudson FEIS Acceptance WHEREAS, on or about November 10, 2000, Kendall on Hudson (the Applicant) submitted a preliminary Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) to the Village of Sleepy Hollow which responded to all substantive comments raised on the Draft EIS; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees, acting as the Lead Agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) officially received the Preliminary FEIS document at their November 14, 2000 meeting; and WHEREAS, the Lead Agency did review the Preliminary FEIS and provided comments to the Village Engineer and Village Planner; and WHEREAS, on or about December 12, 2000, the Applicant was directed to revise the preliminary FEIS to respond to comments raised by the Lead Agency, Village Staff and Village consultants; and WHEREAS, on January 12, 2001, the Applicant submitted specific revisions responding to the comments raised on the preliminary FEIS document's completeness; and WHEREAS, the Village's Engineer and Planner provided the Lead Agency with a series of minor revisions relative to the preliminary FEIS documents completeness; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lead Agency, having reviewed the most recent revisions does hereby adopt the preliminary FEIS document as complete; and, be it further RESOLVED, that the Lead Agency directs the Applicant to circulate the accepted FEIS document to all interested and involved agencies; and, be it further RESOLVED, that the Lead Agency does hereby establish a date for a public hearing to be held at the Philipsburg Manor Restoration, 381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, New York 10591 on February 27, 2001, at 8:00 PM the purpose of said hearing is to provide the public with an additional opportunity for public comment; and, be it further RESOLVED, that the Lead Agency does hereby establish a comment period on the FEIS in which written comments will be accepted by the Lead Agency for consideration, consistent with the intent of SEQRA, until 17 days after the close of the public hearing. Moved: Trustee Stever Seconded: Trustee DiFelice FAM\M-720 Sleepy Hollow\M-720 Sleepy Hollow\Resolutiuns\M-720.03 Kendall FEIS Acceptancc.wpd Vote: 7-0 �,3 V / Meeting Date: Resolution //: 01/23/01 01/08/01 RESOLUTION Mayor and Board of Trustees Establishing a Public Hearing for Proposed Zoning Amendments WHEREAS, on or about June 11,1999, the Phelps community Corporation submitted to the Mayor and Board of Trustees, on behalf of Kendal on Hudson (the Applicant), a petition for amendments to the H-Hospital Zoning District to permit a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) on the grounds of the Phelps Memorial Hospital Center; and WHEREAS, a preliminary zoning amendment was included in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement and circulated to all interested and involved agencies; and WHEREAS, the proposed zoning amendments have been reviewed by the Lead Agency, Village Staff, Village Counsel and Village Planning consultant; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Board of Trustees do hereby circulate the proposed zoning amendments to the H-Hospital District; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Village Board do hereby schedule a public hearing were members of the public will be provided the opportunity to comment on the proposed zoning amendments; and, be it further RESOLVED, that the public hearing is scheduled for February27,2001 at 8:00 p.m. at Philipsburg Manor Restoration, 381 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, New York, 10591; and be it further RESOLVED, that written comments will be accepted by the Village until March 16, 20&1 and should be directed to Dwight Douglas, Village Administrator. F:\M\M-720 Sleepy Hollow\M-720 Sleepy Hollow\Reso!utions\M-720.3 Kendal Notice - l-19-01.wpd Moved:Trustee Stever Seconded:Trustee Hart Vote: 7-0 �Meeting Date: 01/23/01 Resolution #: 01/09/01 Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby call for a public hearing on Tuesday, February 13,2001 at 8:00 pm in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York to hear and consider comments regarding amending Chapter 57 entitled Vehicle and Traffic, Article IV, Restricted Parking, Section 57-6 to make Van Ripper alternate side of the street parking. Moved: Trustee DiFelice Seconded: Trustee Zieia Vote:7-0 � 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-2001 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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