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                  <text>A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of Village of Sleepy Hollow was held on
Tuesday, April 24,2001 at 8 PM in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy
Hollow, New York.
Present: Mayor Philip Zegarelli
James Hart
Patricia Rodriguez
Robert Higle
Richard Zieja

Trustees

Absent: Trustees Donald Stever and Mario DiFelice
Also Present: Edward Lammers, Village Attorney
Dwight Douglas, Village Administrator
Barbara Napoli, Village Treasurer
Mayor Zegarelli called the meeting to order with a prayer and pledge to the flag.
He commented that in addition to the regular meeting tonight, the board will be
adopting the budget.
Public Hearing- None
Approval of Minutes
Trustee Higle moved, seconded by Trustee Hart to approve the minutes of the
Organization meeting of April 2,2001, motion carried 4-0-1 with Trustee Zieja
abstaining.
Public Comments
Sunny McLean of Cablevision read the attached letter to the board regarding the
establishment of a community cable TV studio.
Mario Belanich commented on the need for the return of the K-9 unit in the village
and asked that the board take this under consideration. He also spoke on the
enforcement of the new law regarding the use of cell phones while driving.
Mayor's Report
Mayor Zegarelli commented that we have received word that we will be receiving a
grant award of $248,000. for the rehabilitation of Fremont Pond, catch basins,
transport of sand and other materials out of the pond.
The Mayor commented that he had been in Albany checking on the status of some
of the grants we have applied for.
He commented that he, Bob Carpenter of the Tree Commission, Regional State
Forester and others took a walking tour around the proposed area of the Kendal on
Hudson project.
The Mayor reminded everyone that the Memorial Day parade route has changed
this year. When it reaches the intersection of Beekman and Washington Street, the

�marchers will turn down Washington going south and end at Patriots Park where
they will have their ceremony.
The Chamber of Commerce held their breakfast meeting last week.
The Village of Sleepy Hollow will be hosting the next Chamber meeting on May 17 th
at 6:30 PM in Central Fire Headquarters.
Trustees' Reports
Trustee Rodriguez reported that there is a meeting scheduled on June 5 t h to discuss
the Westchester County signage preservation.
Trustee Rodriguez reported that we have received a letter of resignation from
Officer Serano effective April 29,2001. Trustee Rodriguez moved, seconded by
Trustee Zieja to accept his resignation with regrets, motion carried 5-0.
Trustee Zieja read the attached Fire Wardens correspondence. Trustee Zieja
moved, seconded by Trustee Higle to accept their actions, motion carried 5-0.
Trustees Hart and Higle had no reports.
Resolutions-Attached
Communications. Petitions &amp; Requests
Mayor Zegarelli was in receipt of a turn off notice from Con Edison for 110
Beekman Avenue and 72 Beekman Avenue.
The Mayor was in receipt of a letter from Anthony Solfaro, President of PBA
requesting a meeting with labor management group.
The Mayor was in receipt of correspondence from County Executive Spano
regarding the hours of the parking garage at the Westchester County Airport.
Mayor Zegarelli reported that the Westchester County Municipal Village Officials
meeting will be held on May 10th.
Mayor Zegarelli commented that we are in receipt of a request from the owner of
the restaurant on Valley Street to close off the street on Sunday May 13 th from
Chestnut to Depeyster Street from 11AM-7PM for a Mothers' Day Celebration.
Trustee Higle moved, seconded by Trustee Rodriguez that the request be granted
subject to discussions with the Police Chief, Fire Chief and Administrator regarding
the safety aspects, motion carried 5-0.
The Mayor asked if the easement on the parking lot across the street was ready.
The Village Attorney and Administrator commented that it is ready for signatures.
Letter was received from Laura Smutek regarding the great turn out for the Easter
Egg hunt.
We received correspondence on the County House Road appeal

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The Mayor commented that we are in receipt of correspondence regarding the
update on the redraft zoning change for Kendal on Hudson to include CCRC and
eliminate sanitarium, sanatorium and crematorium.
We are in receipt of a copy of finding of an employee regarding the retirement
system.
We are in receipt of letters from neighbors regarding the paper street off of Millard
Avenue.

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We are in receipt of a copy of a letter sent to Gary McLean regarding his failure to
report to work.
Mayor Zegarelli commented that the Sleepy Hollow Taxpayers Association will be
meeting in May.
Mayor Zegarelli and Trustee Rodriguez attended a meeting at the Warner Library
regarding the Hudson Community's concern over the proposed new Tappan Zee
Bridge.
We have received the negative declaration on Fremont Pond.
Trustee Higle moved, seconded by Trustee Hart to call for a public hearing on
Tuesday May 22,2001 at 8 PM to consider St. Teresa's request for a fire zone to be
established on their property from Beekman Avenue into the curb cut straight back,
motion carried 5-0.
The Portuguese Club has requested permission to hold a candlelight ceremony on
Saturday, May 12th at 7:30 PM; Trustee Hart moved to approve this request,
seconded by Trustee Zieja and motion carried 5-0.

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We are in receipt of a letter from the NYS Power Authority informing us of a
program whereby we can purchase trees at a discount and receive one tree free for
every tree we purchase.
Village Clerk read correspondence from Maria Beltran of 230 N. Washington Street
informing the village that they have applied for a restaurant, beer/wine license.
(Referred to Police Chief)
There being no further comments, Trustee Zieja moved, seconded by Trustee
Rodriguez to adjourn the meeting, motion carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,

Angela "Everett
Village Clerk

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Meeting Date: 04/24/01
Resolution #: -.04/25/01
Be it Resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, does
' hereby adopt the following:
1) The Certificate of Base Percentages, Current Percentages and Current Base
Proportions pursuant to Article 19 of the Real Property Tax Law for the levy of
taxes on the 2001 Village Assessment Roll, as prepared by the Village Assessor.
2) The Certificate of Adjusted Base Proportions pursuant to Article 19 of the Real
Property Tax Law for the levy of taxes on the 2001 Village Assessment Roll, as
prepared by the Village Assessor.
3) The Class Tax Shares adopted for the Village Levy Roll of 2001 are as follows:
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�Meeting Date: 04/24/01
Resolution #: 04/ 26/01
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve the Certificate of
Adjusted Base Proportions Pursuant to Article 19, RPTL, for the 2001 Final
Assessment Roll, submitted by the Village Assessor.
MOVED: Trustee Higle

SECONDED: Trustee Hart

VOTE: 5-0

Meeting Date: 04/24/01
Resolution U: 04/27/01
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve the Certificate of
Base Percentages, Current Percentages and Current Base Proportions Pursuant to
Article 19, RPTL, for the Levy of Taxes on the 2001 Final Assessment Roll,'
submitted by the Village Assessor.
MOVED: Trustee Hart

SECONDED: Trustee Rodriguez

VOTE: 5-0

Meeting Date: 04/24/01
Resolution #: 04/28/01
Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees hereby sets the Homestead proportion at
66.29% and Non-Homestead proportion at 33.71% for the fiscal year 2001-2002.
MOVED: Trustee Rodriguez

SECONDED: Trustee Zieja

VOTE: 5-0

Meeting Date: 04/24/01
Resolution #: 04/29/01
Be it resolved that the 2001-2002 Budget concerning the General Fund be adopted
in the amount of S8,030,927.00. Said adoption being pursuant to the Provisions of
Chapter 809 of the Laws of 1954 and the Budget Manuals for Villages and the
Uniform Systems of Accounts as set forth in the Manuals issued by the Division of
Municipal Affairs, Albany, New York.
MOVED: Trustee Zieja

SECONDED: Trustee Higle

VOTE: 5-0

�Meeting Date: 04/24/01
Resolution #: 04/30/01
Be it resolved that the Tax rate be levied pursuant to law and that the Rate be
S17.53163 per thousand for homestead properties and S28.72109 per thousand for
non-homestead properties, for the fiscal year June 1,2001 through May 31,2002.
MOVED: Trustee Higle

SECONDED: Trustee Hart

VOTE: 5-0

Meeting Date: 04/24/01
Resolution #: 04/31/01
Be it resolved that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Tax Warrant in the amount
of S4,912,927.00 for the collection of the 2001-2002 taxes, and that the same be
presented to the Treasurer and Tax Collector with the Assessment Roll.
MOVED: Trustee Hart

SECONDED: Trustee Rodriguez

VOTE: 5-0

Meeting Date: 04/24/01
Resolution #: 04/32/01
Be it resolved that the tax payments be in two equal installments, the first
installment is payable on June 1,2001 and continuing up to and including June 30,
2001 and the second installment payable commencing December 1,2001 and
continuing up to and including December 31,2001.
MOVED: Trustee Rodriguez

SECONDED: Trustee Zieja

VOTE: 5-0

Meeting Date: 04/24/01
Resolution #: 04/33/01
Be it resolved that the taxes due under the first installment remaining unpaid after
June 30,2001 shall bear interest at the rate of five percentum (5%) for the first
month, and an additional one percentum (1%) for each month or fraction thereof
thereafter until paid, and all taxes remaining unpaid under the second installment
after December 31,2001 shall bear interest at the rate of five percentum (5%) for
the first month, and an additional one percentum (1%) for each month or fraction
thereof thereafter until paid.
MOVED: Trustee Zieja

SECONDED: Trustee Higle

VOTE: 5-0

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Meeting Date: 04/24/01
Resolution U: 04/34/01

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Be it resolved, the 2001-2002 budget for the Department of Water and Sewer be
adopted in the amount of 51,482,100.00. Said adoption being pursuant to the
provisions of Chapter 809 of the Laws of 1954 and the Budget Manuals for Villages
and the Uniform System of Accounts as set forth in the manual issued by the
Division of Municipal Affairs, Albany, New York.
MOVED: Trustee Higle

SECONDED: Trustee Hart

VOTE: 5-0

Meeting Date: 04/24/01
Resolution #: 04/35/01
Be it resolved, that the 2001-2002 Budget concerning the Capital Fund be adopted
in the amount of $3,012,500.00. Said adoption being pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 809 of the Laws of 1954 and the Budget Manuals for Villages and the
Uniform System of Accounts as set forth in the Manuals issued by the Division of
Municipal Affairs, Albany, New York.
MOVED: Trustee Hart

SECONDED: Trustee Rodriguez

VOTE: 5-0

Meeting Date: 04/24/01
Resolution #: 04/36/01

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Be it resolved that for the 2001-2002 fiscal year, the total taxable assessed valuation
for the homestead portion of the tax roll is $186,030,603.00 and the total taxable
assessed valuation for the non-homestead portion of the tax roll is S57,745,274.00.
MOVED: Trustee Rodriguez

SECONDED: Trustee Zieja

VOTE: 5-0

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SLEEPY HOLLOW FIRE DEPARTMENT
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 Korzelius
. 1" Assistant Chief
Jose Ojito
2nd Assistant Chief

Mayor and Board of Trustee's

From: Sleepy Hollow Fire Dept. /Board of Fire Wardens
Date: April 24,2001

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The following actions were approved at our April 17,2001 fire council
meeting:
Columbia Hose:
- Can-Ann Dell O'Reita 70 Elm St. Sleepy Hollow and Geofrey Shaffer of 124
Hunter Ave. Sleepy Hollow were elected to active membership.
Ambulance Corp:
- The followning members were elected to the active membership list;
- Glenn Kaminsky 2 arcadia^L, Yonkers, NY
- Kenneth Hasko 51 1/2 New Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY
- Patrick Hayes 36 Union St., Briarcliff Manor, NY
- Particia Tomaso 37 Fourth Ave, West Haven, CT.
- Peter Kessler 11-5 Nicole Circle, Ossining, NY

Firematically Yours,

Jose Ojito,
Secretary
2nd Ass. Chief

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