https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/e81363770c677ec7a49c6137c6a76a31.pdf d6b15fe33c40801dd1317efc95766c2f PDF Text Text A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow^ was held on Tuesday, June 19,2001 at 8 pm in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Present: Mayor Philip Zegarelli Mario DiFelice Patricia Rodriguez Robert Higle Richard Zieja Donald Stever James Hart (Arrived late) Also Present: \ Trustees Brian Murphy, Village Attorney Barbara Napoli, Village Treasurer Dwight Douglas, Village Administrator Mayor Zegarelli called the meeting to order with a prayer and pledge to the flag. He asked that everyone remain standing for a moment of silence for the city firemen who lost their lives recently. Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Stever to change the order of the agenda, motion carried. Mayor Zegarelli swore in the newly appointed Police Sergeant Thomas Eaton. Public Hearings Mayor Zegarelli read the attached first public hearing notice regarding metered parking on Cortlandt Street and Chief Warren gave a brief explanation. Henrietta Brand, Don Caetano and Mario Belanich were not in favor of this proposed ordinance. There being no further comments, Trustee Rodriguez moved, seconded byTrustee DiFelice to close the hearing, carried. Mayor Zegarelli read the attached public hearing notices regarding permit parking and metered parking in the Beekman Avenue lot and gave a brief explanation. There were no comments from the public; Trustee Stever moved, seconded by Trustee Rodriguez to close the hearing, motion carried. Mayor Zegarelli read the next attached public hearing notice regarding required parking spaces and gave a brief explanation. There were no comments from the public. Trustee Higle moved, seconded by Trustee DiFelice to close the hearing, motion carried. Mayor Zegarelli commented that this win be referred back to the Parking Authority. Public Comments Mario Belanich and Don Caetano questioned the resolution hiring a Deputy Village Clerk. The Mayor explained why we need to hire this person and what her qualifications were. �Approval of Warrants Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Zieja to approve the warrants of June 19th subject to any individual review and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills, motion carried 6-0. The total of the General fund is S207,919.73, total of the Capital fund is 877,059.59 and the total of the Water & Sewer fund is $38,599.30. Before moving on to the Mayor's report, Dave Smith of Saccardi & SchifTgave an overview on the revised findings statement with regard to the Kendal project. He gave a schedule of the sequence of events to follow on the Kendal project and showed a one page chart which represents a summary of the EIS documents. He explained that the facility will be maintained by them and services such as garbage pickup, snow removal etc. will not be provided by the village. Trustee Stever summarized the meeting held by the Waterfront Advisory Council with respect to the Kendal project. The Board of Trustees will not act on the formal consistency determination until mid July. The attached resolution regarding the Kendal findings statement was then approved. The Mayor commented the summary that was provided by Mr. Smith is just a delusion of a more detailed report of many pages which was read and read in its entirety last Tuesday. Joel Sachs commented that there still needs to be a series of public hearings over the next few months. Many steps need to be taken over the next several months. Trustee Stever moved, seconded by Trustee Rodriguez to call for a public hearing on July 10,2001 at 7:30 pm in village hall to hear and consider minor text amendments to the zoning ordinance, motion carried 7-0. Mayor's Report Mayor Zegarelli received a request from the PMIA to hold a picnic and parade on July 4 th ; Trustee Rodriguez moved, seconded by Trustee Zieja to approve this request, motion carried 7-0. The Mayor was in receipt of a turn off notice from Con Ed for 7 Hudson Street. He received correspondence from Bob Stiloski regarding several certificates of occupancy. We are in receipt of a letter from the NYS Power Authority stating that the village saved S4800.00 in the year 2000. A letter in opposition to the Kendal project was received from Lucille Hutchinson. The Sleepy Hollow Garden Club has requested that the village water the plants along route 9. Dwight Douglas has sent a letter to the NYC Water Board certifying the census figure for Sleepy Hoflow. The Senior Citizen exemption win be discussed at the worksesskm in September. �The Mayor sent a letter to Mr. Sakala regarding the interconnection of the IBM main to the Village line. Officers Zekus and D'Allesandro have received their certificates of completion. Detective Paul Hood has received a certificate of training completion from the city of Poughkeepsie on basic crime scene courses. We are in receipt of correspondence from the Tarrytown Board of Trustees regarding the Tappan Zee Bridge. We are in receipt of correspondence from the Department of State regarding grant application for Philipse Manor train station. The Mayor was in receipt of letters regarding the encroachment on the old Croton parkland by Sleepy Hollow High School. . . The Mayor was in receipt of a letter of resignation from the Zoning Board from John Morabito. Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Zieja to accept his resignation with regrets. The Mayor commented that we have been corresponding with Dennis Fitzgerald who is representing the Tarrytown Rifle and Pistol Club regarding the use and funding of the pistol range. Trustee Stever stated that the board has already made a $25,000.00 committment for the range. We have received a thank you note from the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns for our donation of a clock. Nicholas Robinson, Chair of the Planning Board has presented us with the annual Planning Board report. Officers Checchi, Zekus and Sgt. Hrotko have received awards for outstanding police work. Mayor Zegarelli received a letter from the Tarrytown Board regarding traffic on 187 and 287 and that they will be making temporary repairs to the H bridge. A memo was received from Ira Levy stating that the summary judgment by GM on the issue of tax exempt property owned by the IDA has been moved further to an extension of July 11 th . Mayor Zegarelli reported that General Motors will be making an announcement this Thursday on the selection of their joint partner with regard to the development of their properly. A petition was received from residents of Van Tassel Avenue regarding the placement of stops and children at play signs. 3 �The Mayor received an update from Laura Snipe of the County on the status of several projects such as Rev. Sykes Park, Horan Landing and Valley Street. Trustee's Reports Trustee DiFelice read attached public works report. Trustee DiFelice commented on the age of children required to wear helmets in the recently adopted helmet law. Trustee DiFelice commented that with regard to the petition submitted requesting stop signs or children at play signs be placed at the corner of Van Tassel Avenue and YVirth Avenue, Van Tassel and Rice Avenue and Wirth Avenue and Holland Avenue, he suggested that the police also patrol these areas to check on the speed limit. Trustee DiFelice asked about the Pocantico River situation. The Mayor commented that the Army Corp of Engineers will be coming on July 17 th . Trustee Hart had no report. Trustee Rodriguez left the meeting earlier. Trustee Higle reported on the fishing derby, day camp, tot camp and the concerts to be held at Kingsland Point Park, the first concert will be on July 5 th . Trustee Zieja read the attached Fire Council report. Trustee Zieja moved, seconded by Trustee Higle to confirm their actions, motion carried. Trustee Stever commented that we are very well served by those who serve on the Waterfront Advisor)' Council. They are all very dedicated and hard working members and we owe them our thanks. Trustee Stever and the Administrator met with the attorneys for Duracell regarding the transfer of their property to the village. Administrators Report Dwight Douglas reported that the Beekman Avenue parking lot project is largely completed. The Engineer will be giving us a report. The Rev. Sykes park project is close to being completed and we hope to have the grand opening on June IS" 1 at 11:30am. We have applied for CDBG grant to do the sidewalks on Valley Street. At the Philipse Manor train station we will be marking out one section for compact cars to park in. Resolutions-Attached Communications. Petitions and Requests 4 �The Mayor was in receipt of a letter from Robert Barstow regarding property at Cortlandt and Cedar Street. (Referred to Robert Stiloski) The Mayor received a letter from Elite Becker of Millard Avenue. Village Clerk received a letter from El Rey De Los Mariscos restaurant at 180 Valley Street, regarding their intent to renew their liquor license. Referred to Police Chief. Old Business-None New Business The Mayor commented that there has been a change in the dates of the upcoming meetings. The next worksession regarding zoning changes will be on July 10th and the next regular meeting will be on July 17 th . Trustee Higle so moved, seconded by Trustee Hart to approve this change, motion carried. Public Comments Don Caetano questioned the drainage in the Beekman Avenue parking lot. The Mayor gave an explanation of the upgrading of the water lines and storm water pipes. Don Caetano also commented on the Police Officer who was passed over for promotion to Sergeant. George Zastenchik commented that the recreation department is doing a good job. Mario Belanich commented on the reduction of fines if paid on the first day. The . Mayor commented that this is not for all fines, just parking violations. There being no further business, Trustee Higle moved, seconded by Trustee DiFelice to adjourn the meeting, motion carried. Respectfully submitted, \ngela Everett Angela Village Clerk 5 �I PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW Please take notice that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 19,2001 at 8:00 PM or soon thereafter to" hear and consider an amendment of Local Law Section 62-14 (E) of the Code of the Village of Sleepy Hollow entitled "Required Parking Spaces" to include the use of "Recreation Facility" and to provide that the use "Recreation Facility" will require at least one (1) parking space per 200 square feet of leasable area. All residents and parties in interest are entitled to attend and be heard at said hearing. The hearing is accessible to the handicapped. By Order of the Board of Trustees Angela Everett Village Clerk Dated: June 2, 2001 �PUBIC HEARING NOTICE VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW Please take notice that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at 8:00 PM or soon thereafter to hear and consider amendments to Article VHI of the Village Code' entitled "Parking Spaces" to adopt metered parking on various roads and locations in the Village of Sleepy Hollow and as more particularly set forth in the annexed memorandum from Police Chief Warren to the Mayor and Board of Trustees dated April 17,2001. A copy of proposed Local Law is available in the office of the Village Clerk. All residents and parties in interest are entitled to attend and be heard at said . hearing. The hearing is accessible to the handicapped. By Order of the Board of Trustees Angela Everett, Village Clerk Dated: June 7,2001 �I PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW Please take notice that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 19,2001 at 8:00 PM or soon thereafter to hear an consider an amendment of Local Law Section 57-17 entitled "Permit Required for Parking on Village owned land; fee; penalty" which would require a motorist to exhibit a parking parking permit to park in any one of the designated spaces in the Municipal Parking lot on Beekman Avenue(across from Village Hall), between the hours of 6:00 pm and 8:00 am, Monday through Sunday; and to create monthly rental charges for said permits and penalties for violating a section of the proposed amended local law. A copy of proposed local is available in the office of the Village Clerk. All residents and parties in interest are entitled to attend and be heard at said hearing. The hearing is accessible to the handicapped. By Order of the Board of Trustees Angela Everett, Village Clerk Dated: June 7,2001 I �/06 I PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW l Please take notice that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 19,2001 at 8:00 pm or soon thereafter to hear and consider an amendment of local law Section 57-38 entitled "Schedule of Parking Meter Zones" and Section 57-39 entitled "Penalties" to consider the metering of the designated parking spaces in the Municipal Parking lot on Beekman Avenue (across from Village Hall), to consider creating time limitations on how long a motorist may park a vehicle (as defined); to consider enforcing the metered parking 24 hours a day, Monday through Saturday; and to adopt penalties for violating a section of the proposed amended local law. A copy of proposed local law is available in the office of the Village Clerk. All residents and parties in interest are entitled to attend and be heard at said hearing." The hearing is accessible to the handicapped. By Order of the Board of Trustees Angela Everett, Village Clerk Dated: June 7, 2001 I . „..,„ -iii i f U i i i . * =<r--.,-;-.-j-i»s i.%itSi&ks^oii!t£e^tSt^S^S& �Meeting Date: 06/19/01 Resolution #: 0 6 / 5 2 / 0 1 Be it Resolved that Mayor Zegarelli, with the approval of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby promote Thomas Eaton, 3 Windward Avenue, White Plains, New York to the position of Police Sergeant at an annual salary of S70,514.00 effective June 25,2001. Said appointment is from Eligible Civil Service List #78-827 (88-007) and is subject to the approval of the Westchester County Civil Service Commission and subject to a probationary period of twentysix (26) weeks. Moved.-Trustee DiFelice Seconded: Trustee Zieja Vote: 6-0 Resolution^ 0 6 / 5 3 / 0 1 Be it Resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve the Mayor's appointment of Sonja Goldstein-Suss, 14 Nanuk Road, Hopewell Junctions, New York as part-time Deputy Village Clerk for seventeen hours a week at an hourly salary of S25.00 per hour. Said appointment is subject to the approval of Westchester County Civil Service Commission. Moved:Trustee Stever Seconded: Trustee Zieja Vote:6-0 �/osi I Meeting Date: 06/19/01 Resolution #: 06/54/01 Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Authorizing Execution of a Master Federal Aid Enhancement Project Agreement In support of Historic Hudson Valley Whereas, the Village of Sleepy Hollow has by prior resolution of the Board of Trustees agreed to act as sponsor to support Historic Hudson Valley's grant application to the Department of Transportation to fund restoration of the mill pond and make certain other drainage improvements, and Whereas, said grant was successful and Historic Hudson Valley has now requested that the Village authorize execution of a "Master Federal Aid Enhancement Project Agreement" in order to assist and expedite the use of said grant funds for the project as stated, and I Whereas, pursuant to the grant application and the subject 'Agreement' the Village will provide only administrative support and will incur no direct project expense or obligation under the proposed improvement program and the Village wishes to continue to be supportive to Historic Hudson Valley Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow hereby authorizes the Mayor or his designee to execute the attached "Master Federal Aid Enhancement Project Agreement", subject to hisfinalreview and review by Counsel and to take any and all necessary steps to effectuate the intent of this resolution. Moved: I Trustee Stever Seconded: TruHEfeeeHigle Vote: 6-0 �fo) Meeting Date: 06/19/01 Resolution #: 06/55/01 RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS STATEMENT PURSUANT TO THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT FOR THE KENDAL ON HUDSON CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, acting as Lead Agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA"), hereby adopt the SEQRA FINDINGS STATEMENT, KENDAL ON HUDSON CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, Dated June 19,2001, summarized at the regular meeting of the Lead Agency on June 19, 2001, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lead Agency hereby finds and determines that the "alternative building design" presented to the Village Board in submissions on May 18,2001 and May 25,2001 is preferable to the originally proposed action, and therefore implementation of that alternative will be a condition of approval of the proposed zoning amendment and issuance of any special permit pursuant thereto. Based on the requirement that the Project be so modified, and subject to the implementation of the mitigation measures identified in said Findings Statement by the Village Board as required to be made, the Village Board of the Village of Sleepy Hollow hereby certifies that: . 1.. The requirements of NYCRR Part 617. havcbeen met and fullysatisfied . _ .. �/oy 2. Consistent with the social, economic and other essential considerations from among the reasonable alternatives thereto, the Proposed Action with the mitigation measures imposed in the Findings Statement is one which rninimizes or avoids adverse environmental effects to the maximum extent practicable, including effects disclosed in the DEIS, FEIS and set forth in this Findings Statement. 3. Consistent with social, economic and other essential considerations, to the maximum extent practicable, adverse environmental effects revealed in the environmental impact statement process will be minimized or avoided by incorporating as conditions to the decision those mitigation measures which were identified as practicable. 4. After due consideration, the Mayor and Village Board of Trusteesfindsthat this action will achieve a balance between the protection of the environment and the need to accommodate social, economic and other considerations of sound public policy. Moved: Trustee Stever Seconded: Trustee DiFelice Vote: 6-0 �Meeting Date: 06/19/01 Resolution #: 06/56/01 Be it Resolved that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 10,2001 at 7:30 pm at Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York in regard to Proposed Local Law #1 of 2001. Moved: Trustee Stever Seconded: Trustee Rodriguez Vote: 6-0 Meeting Date: 06/19/01 Resolution #: 06/57/01 Be it Resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the Senate expressing their opposition to the NYS Senate bill on the 207C proposed modifications. Moved: TrusteeHigle Seconded: TrusteeDiFelice Vote: 6-0 � 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. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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