https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/4150bed793c2d21b37cf517bb4983cb4.pdf f07ad8228f7e5edec04b41b70e1fe155 PDF Text Text A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow was held on Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at 8 PM in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Present: Mayor Philip Zegarelli Mario DiFelice Patricia Rodriguez James Hart Richard Zieja Trustees Also Present: Dwight Douglas, Village Administrator Brian Murphy, Village Attorney Barbara Napoli, Village Treasurer Absent: Trustees Robert Higle and Donald Stever Board of Assessment Review Mayor Zegarelli commented that before starting the regular meeting, the board will sit as the Board of Assessment Review. He stated that we have received many petitions on Grievance Day and our Assessor Robert Balog has reviewed them and has recommended that all grievances be denied. The Board has also determined that for future use, the people filing must provide additional information on their grievances. Mayor Zegarelli made a motion that based on the recommendations of Mr. Balog, all grievances are denied, motion seconded by Trustee Hart and carried 5-0. There being no further business, Trustee Zieja moved, seconded by Trustee DiFelice to adjourn the Board of Assessment Review meeting, carried 5-0. Re2ular Board Meetine Mayor Zegarelli called the meeting to order at 8:15 PM with a prayer and a pledge to the flag. He asked that everyone remain standing for a moment of silence for our Village Assessor Robert Balog's mother who recently passed away. Public Hearing Mayor Zegarelli read the attached public hearing notice and Village Attorney gave a brief explanation of the proposed local law. There were no comments from the public. Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Zieja to close the public hearing, motion carried 5-0. Mayor's Report Mayor Zegarelli received correspondence from Joe DeMilia regarding court records. He received correspondence from Martha Brennan regarding Kendal on Hudson. �We received correspondence from Commissioner Motley regarding the use of Kingsland Point Park for summer concerts. Correspondence from the NYS Power Authority regarding changes in the electricity bill. Received public notice from the Village of Tarrytown regarding SEQRA. The Hudson River Towns will be holding a meeting on April 5th. Trustees Reports Trustee DiFelice read the attached Public Works Report. He commented that he received a letter from Mr. Balassi regarding the restoration of the handicap parking space in front of his home on New Broadway. Trustee DiFelice asked that the Police Chief and Fire Chief look into the whether or not the Kendall Avenue Extension could be made two ways. Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Rodriguez to call for a public hearing on May 8, 2001 at 8 PM to hear and consider amending Chapter 57-20 (£) 3&4, motion carried 5-0. Trustee DiFelice commented that he was asked by the Pastor at St. Teresa's Church if they could put a fire lane in their parking lot. The Police Chief and Fire Chief will look into the matter. He reported that there is a federal program for villages to obtain pagers and imaging cameras. Village Administrator will contact Congresswoman Sue Kelly. He reported that Mr. Santos who is reviewing the Police Department will be here on Wednesday from 10AM-2PM. In light of all the recent threats at different schools, the Police Department will be meeting with the school board on this matter and how best to handle it if it occurs here. Trustee DiFelice commented that our website is now available. Trustee Rodriguez reported that she attended the Hudson River Towns meeting and signage throughout all the villages was discussed. They suggested that there should be continuity with all signage throughout the village. Trustee Hart and Trustee Zieja had no reports. Mayor Zegarelli read the attached Fire Wardens correspondence. Trustee Hart moved to approve the action taken at their meeting, seconded by Trustee DiFelice and carried 5-0. The other letter requested that the west side of New Broadway from Tappan Avenue in a northerly direction to the entrance to Douglas Park be made a Are zone for emergency vehicles to gain access to Douglas Park. (Will be discussed at the work session.) �I Administrator's Report Dwight Douglas reported that we have received a $20,00. grant from Westchester County and have selected thefirmof HMA to conduct a downtown commercial business market study and have set a meeting on April 17th approximately 7:30am. Mayor Zegarelli will be meeting with the people from the real estate division on April 4th with regard to the General Motors property. Resolutions-Attached Mayor Zegarelli commented that we will be holding a public hearing on the budget in April. Trustee Hart moved, seconded by Trustee DiFelice to call for a public hearing on Tuesday, April 10,2001 at 8 PM to hear comments regarding the proposed budget, motion carried 5-0. Old Business Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded byTrustee Hart to call for a public hearing on Tuesday, May 8,2001 at 8 PM to hear and consider amending Chapter 9 of the Vehicle & Traffic ordinance regarding helmet safety, motion carried 5-0. New Business-None Trustee DiFelice commented that the Life Center is holding its annual Lenten soup night this Friday at 6 PM in St. Teresa's' hall and we are invited. Communications. Petitions and Requests Village Clerk read correspondence from Hudsons' Restaurant and the Castle Restaurant informing the village of their intent to renew their liquor licenses. Copy to Police Chief. Public Comments-None Mayor Zegarelli commented that the Organization Meeting will take place on Monday, April 2nd at 7 PM in Columbia Hose. There being no further business, Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Zieja to adjourn the meeting, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Angela Everett Village Clerk 3 r �I VILLAGE OF SLOTPT HOLLOW MOTICB OF PUBLIC HKABIHG PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Beard of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 27, 2001 at 8:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York to consider a proposed Local Law amending Village Code Section 31, entitled *Indemnification of Employees" . The proposed Local Law will authorize the Village H Board of Trustees to indemnify employees for punitive damages in ^ certain situations. A copy of the proposed local law is available upon request at the Office of the village Clerk. All persons are entitled to attend and be heard at this Public Hearing. By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Angela Everett, Village Clerk Dated: March 15, t 2 ®oi i 3£Wd <£* 899€W.9frT6 ES'-SX I08Z/£8/£0 �Meeting Date: March27,2001 Resoution //: 03/20/01 RESOLUTION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW LAKE FREMONT RESTORATIVE DREDGING WHEREAS, on Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow caused to be prepared a Long Form Environmental Assessment Form and Coastal Assessment Form for the proposed restorative dredging of Lake Fremont located in the Village of Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County, New York; and WHEREAS, the proposed action calls for the dredging of approximately 4,000 cubic yards of accumulated sedimentfromthe eastern portion of Lake Fremont, the installation of two sediment settling chambers in the Fremont Road right of way; and the deposition of the dredged material at DeVries Park, a Village recreation facility with the intent of creating a passive open space area; and WHEREAS, the Proposed Action is classified as a Type 1 Action under Chapter 61 Wetland/Watercourse Protection section of the Village Code; and WHEREAS, by virtue of its ability to fund the proposed action, the Mayor and Village Board of Trustees did coordinate the circulation of it intent to act as the Lead Agency with respect to this action; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Village of Sleepy Hollow is an involved agency by virtue of its ability to grant the required wetlands and site plan permits required as part of the Proposed Action; and WHEREAS, oh November 7, 2000, the Mayor and Village Board, after the proscribed notification required under SEQRA, did declare themselves to be the Lead Agency for the Proposed Action; and WHEREAS, at their November 16,2000 regularly scheduled meeting, the Planning Board did acknowledge the Mayor and Village Board as the Lead Agency for this action; and WHEREAS, the Lead Agency did direct the firm of Saccardi & Schiff, Inc., Village Planning Consultants to supplement the environmental record and prepare and expanded environmental assessment form for eventual distribution to all other interested and involved agencies and the public; and WHEREAS, at a regularly scheduled meeting of January 23,2001, a preliminary Expanded EAF document was presented to the Lead Agency for their consideration and comment prior to public circulation; and WHEREAS, at a regularly scheduled meeting ofFebruary 6,2001, the Lead Agency provided comments on the Preliminary EAF and caused that document to be circulated to all interested and involved agencies and the public for their review and comment to ensure that all possible Page 1 of 3 �a-q^ March 27,2001 i environmental impacts ofthe proposed action were identified priorto a determination of significance as required under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); and WHEREAS, the Lead Agency did allow for a period of thirty days from the time of circulation where all Interested and Involved Agencies and the public would be allowed to provide written comments on the proposed action; and WHEREAS, on February 15,2001, thefirmof Saccardi & Schiff, Inc. on behalf of the Lead Agency appeared before the Village of Sleepy Hollow Planning Board to discuss the proposed action; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board did recognize that the proposed action would appear before it again in relation to the issuance ofthe required wetlands and site plan permit and offered no further comment; and WHEREAS, on March 7,2001, the firm of Saccardi & SchirT, Inc. on behalf of the Lead Agency appeared before the Village of Sleepy Hollow Waterfront Advisory Committee (WAC) for consistency review with the Village's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP); and WHEREAS, after a review of the proposed action the WAC recommended that the project as proposed be found consistent with the overall goals and policies of the LWRP; and • WHEREAS, as of March 22,2001, no additional written commentary has been submitted to the Lead Agency for their consideration; and WHEREAS, the Lead Agency has reviewed and relied on the following materials: 1. Site Plan and Wetland Permit Application dated June 19,2000 prepared by the orifice of J, Robert Folchetti & Associates, Village Consulting Engineers. 2. Coastal Assessment Form prepared by the office of J. Robert Folchetti & Associates, Village Consulting Engineers, dated May 8,2000. 3. Conceptual Site Plan for the proposed dredging operations, prepared by the office of J. Robert Folchetti & Associates, Village Consulting Engineers. 4. Conceptual plans for proposed sedimentation tanks at Fremont Road, prepared by the office of J. Robert Folchetti & Associates, Village Consulting Engineers. 5. Conceptual improvement plan for DeVries Park, prepared by Saccardi & Schiff, Inc. 6. Expanded Full Environmental Assessment Form, last revised January 2001. 7. Correspondence from New York State (NYS) Department of Environmental Page 2 of 3 i �\ March 27,2001 Conservation, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, NYS Department of State and the United States Army Corps of Engineers; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow does make the following findings: 1. The proposed action will have impacts which are temporary in nature. At project completion there will be a net beneficial impact to the visual as well as the aquatic environment in the project area as a result ofthe removal of accumulated sediments. The proposed action would also enhance the stormwater capacity of the lake which would reduce the potential impact of future storm events. 2. The proposed dredging will commence in a manner that allows the mitigation of aquatic organisms to migrate to other portions of the lake not being disturbed. No endangered species have been reported on the site. 3. There will be a temporary minor visual impact to the surrounding neighborhood related to the dredging and hauling operation, however, these would be temporary in nature. The proposed action-will ultimately enhance the visual-attributes of the subject site and surrounding area. 4. The proposed action is consistent with the goals and policies contained in the Village's Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan. 5. The proposed action will enhance the character and quality of the Sleepy Hollow Manor residential neighborhood; and, be it further RESOLVED, that the Lead Agency has reviewed the Proposed Action against the criteria set forth in Part 617.7(c) of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, Criteria for Deterniining Significance; and, be it further RESOLVED, that the Lead Agency does hereby make a determination of significance that the Proposed Action would not cause significant adverse impacts to the environment and that a Negative Declaration is so recorded for the Proposed Action. MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW MOVED: T r u s t e e Rodriguez SECONDED: T r u s t e e Z i e j a VOTE: 5-0 F:\M\M-720 Sleepy HaUewVkfcW Sleepy HoUow\W«DO<u\lAktfrcmonj,wp<i Page 3 of 3 �aii i Meeting Date: 03/21/01 Resolution #: 03/21/01: RESOLUTION URGING CONTINUATION OF THE "1991 PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT" WHEREAS, Cities, towns and villages in Westchester County are severely restricted in their revenue base, with real property tax as their.main source of revenue constantly rising and putting a disproportionate burden on the property owner, and WHEREAS, The County Executive and the Board of Legislators advocated and approved the distribution of sales tax revenue to the cities, towns, villages and school districts, in accordance with Chapter 272 of the Laws of 1991, i NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That the Village of Sleepy Hollow hereby requests our State representatives to support a two-year extension on Article 29, Section 1262-b of the tax law entitled "1991 Property Tax Relief Act", which said law presently has a sunset provision of May 31, 2002. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That by copy of this resolution we urge our representatives to support the extension of the 1991 Property Tax Stabilization and Relief Act until such time as New York State Aid to Local Governments is restored. MOVED: T r u s t e e Rodriguez SECONDED:Trustee Z i e j a VOTE: _$^_ i �e3 Meeting Date: UJ/Z//U1 Kesoiution #: U J / Z Z / U I AMENDATORY BOND RESOLUTION AMENDING A BOND RESOLUTION, DATED NOVEMBER 7,2000, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $1,326,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT SERIAL BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF THE ACQUISITION OF VARIOUS PURPOSES IN AND FOR THE VILLAGE - 30 YEAR PURPOSE. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow (the "Village"), Located in Westchester County, in the State of New York (the "State"), determined that it is in the public interest of the Village to authorize the financing of the costs of the acquisition of various purposes at a total cost not to exceed $1,326,000, including a 30-year purpose in the total amount of $1,020,000, in accordance with the Local Finance Law, and accordingly, on November 7, 2000 adopted a bond resolution, a true copy of which is attached hereto, authorizing serial bonds of the Village with a maturity of only five (5) years to finance same; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village desires to issue such bonds for the maturity and period of probable usefulness permitted by law, and accordingly, desires to amend such bond resolution by submittingut to a permissive referendum in the manner prescribed by law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, as follows: Section 1. Paragraph (a) of Section 2 of a bond resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village on November 7, 2000 authorizing serial bonds of the Village for the acquisition of land for construction of a Village parking lot, together with applicable incidental and preliminary costs in connection therewith in the principal amount of $1,020,000, is hereby amended to provide that such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity of thirty (30) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue �z.% of such serial bonds or (b) the date of the first bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds. In addition, such serial bonds shall have a period of probable usefulness pursuant to subdivision 21(a) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. Section 9 of a bond resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village on November 7,2000 for the purpose referred to in paragraph (a) of section 2 of said bond resolution is hereby amended to provide that the effectiveness of such bond resolution with respect to obligations authorized therein in excess of five (5) years is subject to a permissive referendum and will take effect upon the expiration of the period prescribed in the Village Law during which petitions for a permissive referendum may be submitted and filed with the Village Clerk. Section 3. Sections 1 through 9, inclusive, of said bond resolution are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed as being not affected by this amendatory bond resolution and as being in full force and effect from and after November 7, 2000, the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference and made applicable hereto except as aforesaid. For purposes of section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law, the Board of Trustees deems that this amendatory bond resolution to be a sufficient summary of said bond resolution which may be inspected in the office of the Village Clerk during regular business hours. MOVED: Trustee Hart SECONDED: 2 Trustee Zieja VOTE: 5-0 �Meeting Date: 03/27/01 . v R e s o l u t i o n #: 0 3 / 2 3 / 0 1 AMENDATORY BOND RESOLUTION AMENDING A BOND RESOLUTION, DATED NOVEMBER 7, 2000, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $1,326,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT SERIAL BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF THE ACQUISITION OF VARIOUS PURPOSES IN AND FOR THE VILLAGE - 1 5 YEAR PURPOSE. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow (the 'Village"), located in Westchester County, in the State of New York (the "State'*), determined that it is in the public interest of the Village to authorize thefinancingof the costs of the acquisition of various purposes at a total cost not to exceed $1,326,000, including a 15-year purpose in the total amount of $306,000, in accordance with the Local Finance Law, and accordingly, on November 7, 2000 adopted a bond resolution, a true copy of which is attached hereto, authorizing serial bonds of the Village with a maturity of only five (5) years tofinancesame; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village desires to issue such bonds for the maturity and period of probable usefulness permitted by law, and accordingly, desires to amend such bond resolution by submitting it to a permissive referendum in the manner prescribed by law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, as follows: Section 1. Paragraph (b) of Section 2 of a bond resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of the .Village, on-NoYember 7# 2Q0Q authorizing serial bonds, of -the Village fbi .the acquisition of machinery and apparatus for construction and maintenance, together with applicable incidental and preliminary costs in connection therewith, in the principal amount of $306,000, is hereby amended to provide that such serial bonds shall have a maximum maturity of fifteen (15) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of such serial bonds or (b) the date �of the first bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds. In addition, such serial bonds shall have a period of probable usefulness pursuant to subdivision 28 of paragraph a of Secfion 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 2. Section 9 of a bond resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village on November 7,2000 for the purpose referred to in paragraph (b) of section 2 of said bond resolution is hereby amended to provide that the effectiveness of such bond resolution with respect to obligations authorized therein in excess of five (5) years is subject to a permissive referendum and will take effect upon the expiration of the period prescribed in the Village Law during which petitions for a permissive referendum may be submitted andfiledwith the Village Clerk. Section 3. Sections 1 through 9, inclusive, of said bond resolution are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed as being not affected by this amendatory bond resolution and as being in full force and effect from and after November 7, 2000, the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference and made applicable hereto except as aforesaid. For purposes of section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law, the Board of Trustees deems that this amendatory bond resolution to be a sufficient summary of said bond resolution which may be inspected in the office of the Village Clerk during regular business hours. MOVED:Trustee Hart SECONDED: Trustee Zieja 2 VOTE: 5-0 �£4 f- I SLEEPY HOLLOW FIRE DEPMTMEIT Sleepy Hollow, New York 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 TO: 7=^" n Richard N. Gross Chief Engineer John Korzelius 1" Assistant Chief Jose Ojito 2 nd Assistant Chiel Mayor and Board of Trustee's From: Sleepy Hollow Fire Dept. / Board of Fire Wardens I Date: March 27,2001 The following actions were approved at our March 13,2001 fire council meeting: - Larry Felber of 70 Croton Ave. apt 4m Ossining, NY 10562 was elected as an active member to the Sleepy Hollow Fire Dept. Ambulance Corps. Firematicalty Yours, i Jose Ojito, Secretary 2nd Ass. Chief �u I SLEEPY HOLLOW FIRE U P U T M E R Sleepy Hollow, New York 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 TO: Richard N. Gross - Chief Engineer John Korzellus 1" Assistant Chief Jose Ojito 2nd Assistant Chief Mayor and Board of Trustee's From: Sleepy Hollow Fire Dept. / Board of Fire Wardens Date: Mar 19,2001 I Dear Mayor and Board of Trustee's, At our last wardens meeting a concern was raised about gaining access with emergency vehicles into Douglas park. As you know the only way into the park is at the end of New Broadway. However, if there is a car parked on the west side of New Broadway In front of the gate, access cannot be made or it is very limited, especially if a fire truck must gain access. Thefirecouncil would like the board of Trustee's to consider making the west side of New BroadwayfromTappan Ave. in a Northerly direction to the entrance to Douglas Park a 'Tire Zone" to prevent any vehiclesfromblocking the entrance to the park. Your consideration on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Firematically Yours, Yours, Jerse Ojito, Secretary 2nd Ass. Chief i �PUBLIC WORKS REPORT MARCH 27, 2001 STREET LITES ARE BEING REPAIRED. BLACKTOP PLANT OPENS IN APRIL. WE WILL THEN BE DOING PERMANENT BLACKTOP OF POT HOLES, ETC. PAVING PROGRAM WILL START AGAIN IN MAY. SIDEWALK 50/50 PROGRAM WILL START AGAIN IN MAY. TREE TRIMMING/REMOVAL HAS RESUMED. YARD WASTE WILL BE PICKED UP ON MONDAYS. PLEASE BAG ALL LEAVES. BRUSH MUST.BE TIED INBMP-LE& CONTRACTOR HAS STARTED THE WORK IN THE BEEKMAN AVENUE PARKING LOT. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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