https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/ee63bf006c58509ecb5440a95a71678a.pdf 33c4549ac72e70d53b235a4367f3b186 PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING September 17,2002 Mayor Zegarelli called the meeting to order at 8:33 p.m. Present: Mayor Philip Zegarelli Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Absent: DiFelice Stever Zieja Rodriguez Trustee Hart Trustee Higle Also Present: Dwiglit Douglas (Village Administrator) Brian Murphy (Murphy, Stecich & Powell/Village Attorney) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Bob Stiloski (Department of Fire and Life Safety) Joe DeFeo (Department of Public Works) James Warren (Chief of Police) The meeting was started with a prayer and a pledge to the flag. Announcements: Trustee DiFelice presented Mayor Zegarelli with a jacket from the Sleepy Hollow Seniors. The Mayor thanked the Sleepy Hollow Seniors and Trustee DiFelice. Mayor Zegarelli stated that this is the last meeting on the summer schedule. Mayor Zegarelli also noted the new Ambulance and Union Hose Fire Truck. Agenda: a) Approval of minutes: August 20,2002 and September 10,2002 b) Approval of Minutes: NTHDC September 10,2002 c) Public Hearing: Commercial Vehicles Registration d) Public Hearing: Powers of Director of Fire and Life Safety Continuation e) Approval of Warrants: September 17,2002 f) Mayor's Announcements g) Public Comments h) Mayor's Report i) Trustee Report j) Administrator's Report k) Resolutions 1) Old Business m) New Business n) Communications, petitions and Requests o) Public Comments �a) Approval of minutes: August 20,2002 and September 10., 2002 The minutesfromthe August 20,2002 meeting were reviewed. Trustee Rodriguez made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted subject to any typographical errors and non-material corrections. Trustee Zieja seconded. It was unanimous. (5-0). The minutes from the September 10, 2002 meeting were reviewed. Trustee Stever made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted subject to any typographical errors and non-material corrections. Trustee DiFelice. It was unanimous. (5-0). b) Approval of Minutes: NTHDC September 10.2002 The minutesfromthe September 10, 2002 meeting were reviewed. Trustee Rodriguez made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted subject to any typographical errors and non-material corrections. Trustee Zieja. It was unanimous (5-0). c) Public Hearing: Commercial Vehicles Registration Mayor Zegarelli read the public notice aloud. Village Attorney Brian Murphy explained the proposed amendment to the Village Code. Mayor Zegarelli opened the public hearing. Since there were no public comments, Trustee Stever made a motion to close the public hearing. Trustee Zieja seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). d) Public Hearing: Powers of Director of Fire and Life Safety Continuation - Mayor Zegarelli read the public notice aloud. Village Attorney Brian Murphy explained the proposed amendment to the Village Code and the comments from Robert Pierce (Village Prosecutor). Mayor Zegarelli re-opened the public hearing. Village Board of Trustees Meeting, September 17,2002 2 �Since there were no public comments, Trustee Stever made a motion to close the public hearing. Trustee Rodriguez seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). c) Approval of Warrants: September 17, 2002 Trustee DiFelice made a motion to approve the warrants of September 17, 2002 subject to the review of certain items and the approval of the Mayor. Trustee Stever seconded. It was unanimous (5-0). f) Mayor's Announcements Mayor Zegarelli stated that all of the events for September 11 th went well. He thanked the Sleepy Hollow High School band for their efforts. He thanked the Village Police and Fire Departments. He also thanked Rabbi David Holtz for his efforts at Temple Beth Abraham. g) Public Comments Mario Belanich asked about the problems with the clock on Beekman Avenue. Mayor Zegarelli responded that the problem was due to some recent power surges. He stated that the manufacturer corrected the problem. h) Mayor's Report Mayor Zegarelli spoke about Peace Officer training for the Auxiliary Police. Mayor Zegarelli stated that the lawsuit against the Village from the recent suicide at the Van Tassel building was dismissed. Mayor Zegarelli stated that the Columbus Day parade and Street Fair would be held on October 5, 2002. Mayor Zegarelli stated that the Haunted Hayride would be held on two nights (Friday & Saturday) before Halloween. Mayor Zegarelli stated that on October 19th, the 1 st annual Sleepy Hollow Stakes at would be held Belmont Park. Mayor Zegarelli stated that the Resolution for the McMansion's law should be prepared for the next meeting. Village Board of Trustees Meeting, September 17,2002 3 �i) Trustee Report Trustee DiFelice acknowledged that Paul Hood has completed the Breath Analysis course. He also stated that the excavation on Depeyster Street is on-going. Mayor Zegarelli stated that the contractor has requested to work on Saturday. He referred to Joe DeFeo. Joe DeFeo responded that he is against it. He stated that if a water main breaks, it would be a big inconvenience for Village residents. Mayor Zegarelli agreed. Trustee Zieja spoke about the following programs: Registration for Sunday swim at Marymount College Registration for Aerobics classes at Morse School Registration for after school programs at Morse school NFL Flag football practices on Friday Street Festival for Columbus Day on October 5, 2002 Trustee Stever stated that Ichabod's Landing is in the SEQRA review process. He stated that it would be discussed by the Waterfront Advisory Committee at the October meeting. Trustee Stever also stated that the Trustees should review the Village Code on consistency review deadlines. He stated that the 30-day review period should be eliminated. Trustee Stever made a motion to schedule a public hearing for October 1, 2002 to amend the Waterfront Consistency Review Law to eliminate the mandatory 30-day requirement for recommendations from the Waterfront Advisory Committee to the lead agency on consistency determinations. Trustee Zieja, Trustee DiFelice and Mayor Zegarelli all voted YES. It was unanimously approved (4-0). i) Administrator's Report Dwight Douglas stated that the Fremont Pond dredging is completed. He stated that the Village Attorney reviewed the personnel manual. He stated that the bid documents for the installation of the new catch basins are almost complete. He stated that the application for Greenway's Water Trail to designate a water-trail site so residents could access different points along the Hudson River for kayaking. He spoke about the Committee of Chair's meeting. He stated that he will follow-up with the Parking Authority Chairman on areas for further parking development. Village Board of Trustees Meeting, September 17,2002 4 �Meeting Date: 09/17/02 Resolution // 09/126/02 k) Resolutions See attached. Mayor Zegarelli appointed part-time Village employee Rose DiMilia an increase in salary from $8.00/hr to $10.50/hr. Moved: Trustee Zieja Seconded: Trustee DiFelice. Vote: 4-0. The Resolutions for the Block Grant Applications were read for the record. Mayor Zegarelli stated that all seven (7) applications held a previous public hearing according to law. He stated that the amount declared are representing what the Village expects to receive. Mayor Zegarelli appointed Sergio Tavares, Ryan Murray and Meredith Becker (EMT) to the Sleepy Hollow Ambulance Corps. Moved: Trustee Zieja Seconded: Trustee DiFelice. Vote: 4-0. .Verizon Lease Resolution: n Qg/•] 27/02 Trustee Stever read the Resolution aloud for the record (see attached). Mayor Zegarelli asked if the applicant agreed with the Resolution. Leslie Snyder (Snyder & Snyder) is representing the applicant. She stated that she agrees with the Resolution. Mayor Zegarelli asked if the application for 95 Beekman Avenue would be withdrawn. Leslie Snyder responded that one the lease is executed; the application at 95 Beekman Ave. would be withdrawn. Trustee Stever, Trustee Zieja, Trustee DiFelice and Mayor Zegarelli all voted YES. It was unanimously approved (4-0). Mayor Zegarelli read a Resolution supporting the Elizabeth Mascia Child Care Center's application to the Westchester County Community Block Grant Program. Moved: Trustee Stever Seconded: Trustee Zieja. Vote: 4-0. Village Board of Trustees Meeting, September 17,2002 5 �I 1) Old Business Trustee DiFelice asked about the signs for New Broadway. Mayor Zegarelli responded that Nancy Pascarelle from NYS DOT should be notified again. m) New Business There was none. n) Communications, petitions and Requests Mayor Zegarelli stated that there are two (2) vacancies on the Tree Commission. He also stated that there is one (1) vacancy on the Architectural Review Board. Trustee Zieja made a motion for the Mayor to fill these vacancies according to the Village by-laws. Trustee DiFelice seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). I o) Public Comments There were none. Trustee DiFelice made a motion to adjourn. Trustee Stever seconded. It was unanimous (4-0). Mayor Zegarelli stated that the next work session would be held on October 1, 2002. Mayor Zegarelli stated that the next regular meeting would be held on October 8,2002. Adjourned at 9:52pm to next meeting. I Respectfully Submitted, V nthony DelVecchio Village Board of Trustees Meeting, September 17,2002 6 �Meeting Date: 9/17/02 Resolution U: Q9/128/02 Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve the permanent appointment of Richard Gross to the position of Water and Sewer Maintenance Foreman from eligible list # 62-158, Certificate # T218-02 at an annual salary of S 52,998.00 Said appointment is effective September 18,2002 and is subject to the approval of the Westchester County Department of Human Resources. Moved: b'ifykct . Seconded: SfC\ftr . Vote: ^ " O Meeting Date: 9/17/02 Resolution #: 09/129/02 Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve the upgrade of Samuel Capondice, 68 Howard Street, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 from the position of Laborer to the position of Motor Equipment Operator at an annual salary of S 48,215.83. Mr. Capondice is currently receiving out of title pay for performing the duties of Motor Equipment Operator. Said appointment is effective September 18, 2002 and is subject to the approval of the Westchester County Department of Human Resources. Moved: Z«\\a i Seconded: fr»Felice. y0te: ^~Q Meeting Date: 9/17/02 Resolution #: 09/130/02 Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby call for a public hearing on Tuesday, October 8,2002 at 8:00pm or soon thereafter to exempt from Village taxes, which are controlled by the said Village Trustees, to the extent of 50% of its assessed value at its sliding scale. Pursuant to the provisions of Real Property Tax Law Section 467.1 para (b) para (1). Properties owned by persons 65 years of age or over who comply with provisions of Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law as to occupancy, income, length of ownership or otherwise. Moved: . Seconded: SfaNev" . Vote: H~~<> �Meeting Date: 9/17/02 Resolution #: 09/131/02 Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve the permanent appointment of Richard Chulla to the position of Water and Sewer Maintenance Worker Grade I from eligible list #75-773, Certificate #T266-02 at an annual salary of $51,631.00. Said appointment is effective September 18,2002 and is subject to the approval of the Westchester County Department of Human Resources. Moved: *y/evi£ Seconded: Zie,^ Vote: ^"0 �I Meeting Date: 09/17/02 Resolution // 09/132/02 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A LEASE WITH NEW YORK SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a VERIZON WIRELESS I Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees hereby declares itself lead agency under the State Environmental Quality Review Act with respect to leasing to SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, portions of Village Hall for the placement of cellular telecommunication antennas and associated equipment authorizes the Mayor to enter into a lease with New York SMSA Limited Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless (Verizon) authorizing Verizon to install small panel antennas and related equipment on the roof of 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY in exchange for annual rent of not less than S25,000 per year subject to satisfaction by the Village Board as lead agency of it's obligations under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) and subject to Verizon obtaining all governmental licenses, permits, approvals or other relief required or deemed necessary, including without limitation a special permit from the Sleepy Hollow Planning Board, Approval from the Sleepy Hollow Architectural Review Board and final review and approval by the Village Attorney. Moved: Trustee Stever I Seconded:Trustee Zieja . Vote: 4-0 �[H< Meeting Date: 09/17/02 Resolution // 09/133/02 I i ' Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Authorizing Community Development Block Grant Application Barnhart Park Improvement Project Whereas, the Village of Sleepy Hollow's adopted Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) identifies as one of its principal proposed public and private projects the redesign of Barnhart park to better serve the residents of the surrounding area, and Whereas, the Village of Sleepy Hollow has recently undertaken and completed two important improvement projects in the park consisting of the rebuilding and recapping of the park's decorative stone walls and the grading and leveling of an underutilized portion of the park, and, working with Cdunty of Westchester planning department staff, has denned preliminary park improvement components, and Whereas, Barnhart Avenue which serves as a gateway into the park also requires upgrading to replace broken curb and sidewalks and plant new street trees, and Whereas, a preliminary construction cost estimate (attached) has been prepared for the combined park and streetscape improvements and said estimate includes a breakout of the funds requested in this subject grant as well as the matching funds to be provided by the Village, and Whereas, on September 10th a public hearing was held to review the Village's planned applications for Community Development Block Grant funding to undertake the planned improvements and no negative comments were received, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby authorize the submission of the subject application to the Westchester County Community Development Block Grant program, and, upon the award of said grant, commits to provide the matching funds as described in the attached cost estimate. Mover: ^tFchcjL Seconded: ^ ' g j °\ Vote: ft"*? �Meeting Date: 09/17/02 Resolution // 09/134/02 Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Authorizing Community Development Block Grant Application Broadway Phase II Improvement Project Whereas, the Village of Sleepy Hollow's adopted Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) identifies as one of its principal proposed public and private projects the enhancement of Broadway to better serve the residents of the surrounding area and support the Village's long range redevelopment goals, and Whereas, the Village of Sleepy Hollow, assisted with funding through the Westchester County Community Development Block grant funds has recently undertaken and completed improvements to adjoining streets and now needs to address the deteriorated conditions of this section of Broadway with the rebuilding of the storm drainage system, installation of new curb and sidewalks and the planting of new street trees, and Whereas, a preliminary construction cost estimate (attached) has been prepared for the subject improvements and said estimate includes a breakout of the funds requested in this subject grant as well as the matching funds to be provided by the Village, and Whereas, on September 10* a public hearing was held to review the Village's planned applications for Community Development Block Grant funding to undertake the planned improvements and no negative comments were received, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby authorize the submission of the subject application to the Westchester County Community Development Block Grant program, and, upon the award of said grant, commits to provide the matching funds as described in the attached cost estimate. Moved: ^^\(\ . .—_i-j Seconded: , • , -• ^fCWr• • -i Vpte • > — - - — » — ^ �Meeting Date: 09/17/02 Resolution // 09/135/02 Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Authorizing Community Development Block Grant Application Valley Street Phase II Improvement Project Whereas, the Village of Sleepy Hollow's adopted Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) identifies Valley Street as an area that requires rehabilitation to better serve the residents of the surrounding area, and Whereas, the Village of Sleepy Hollow, assisted with funding through the Westchester County Community Development Block grant funds has recently undertaken and completed improvements to adjoining streets and now needs to address the deteriorated conditions of Valley Street with the rebuilding of the storm drainage system, installation of new Curb and sidewalks and the planting of new street trees, and Whereas, a preliminary construction cost estimate (attached) has been prepared for the streetscape improvements and said estimate includes a breakout of the funds requested in this subject grant as well as the matching funds to be provided by the Village, and Whereas, on September 10th a public hearing was held to review the Village's planned applications for Community Development Block Grant funding to undertake the planned improvements and no negative comments were received, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby authorize the submission of the subject application to the Westchester County Community Development Block Grant program, and, upon the award of said grant, commits to provide the matching funds as described in the attached cost estimate. Moved: Seconded: & ^ / ' « - V ote ^ �Meeting Date: 09/17/02 Resolution // 09/136/02 Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Authorizing Community Development Block Grant Application Margotta Courts Improvement Project Whereas, the Village of Sleepy Hollow's adopted Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (IAVRP) identifies the area in which Margotta Courts is located as one which requires rehabilitation to better serve the residents of the surrounding area, and Whereas, Margotta Courts serves as an important open space and recreation facility to a densely developed low and moderate income area, and Whereas, a preliminary construction cost estimate (attached) has been prepared for the park and recreation improvements and said estimate includes a breakout of the funds requested in this subject grant as well as the matching funds to be provided by the Village, and Whereas, on September 10* a public hearing was held to review the Village's planned applications for Community Development Block Grant funding to undertake the planned improvements and no negative comments were received, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby authorize the submission of the subject application to the Westchester County Community Development Block Grant program, and, upon the award of said grant, commits to provide the matching funds as described in the attached cost estimate. MoveA ^ ' Fe l^e. Seconded: ^'Ci^ Vote: *"° �<? Meeting Date: 09/17/02 Resolution #09/137/02 Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Authorizing Community Development Block Grant Application Lawrence Avenue Improvement Project Whereas, the Village of Sleepy Hollow's adopted Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) identifies the Revitalization of the Beekman Avenue business district as one of its principal proposed public projects and the upgrade and enhancement of Lawrence Avenue will both assist in meeting this goal and serve the residents of the surrounding area, and Whereas, the Village of Sleepy Hollow, assisted with funding through the Westchester County Community Development Block grant funds has recently undertaken and completed improvements to adjoining streets and now needs to address the deteriorated conditions of this section of Lawrence Avenue With the installation of storm drainage and new curb and sidewalks, replacement of the under-sized water main and the planting of new street trees, and Whereas, a preliminary construction cost estimate (attached) has been prepared for the subject improvements and said estimate includes a breakout of the funds requested in this subject grant as well as the matching funds to be provided by the Village, and Whereas, on September 10* a public hearing was held to review the Village's planned applications for Community Development Block Grant funding to undertake the planned improvements and no negative comments were received, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby authorize the submission of the subject application to the Westchester County Community Development Block Grant program, and, upon the award of said grant, commits to provide the matching funds as described in the attached cost estimate. Moved: ^ r < L a°v Seconded: ^ ^ v - f r r Vote H~ �<£(rD I Meeting Date: 09/17/02 Resolution ff 09/138/02 Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Authorizing Community Development Block Grant Application Cedar Street Improvement Project Whereas, the Village of Sleepy Hollow's adopted Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) identifies Cedar Street as an area that requires rehabilitation to better serve the residents of the surrounding area, and Whereas, the Village of Sleepy Hollow, assisted with funding through the Westchester Count)' Community Development Block grant funds has recently undertaken and completed improvements to adjoining streets and now needs to address the deteriorated conditions of Cedar Street with the installation of new curb and sidewalks and the planting of new street trees, and i Whereas, a preliminary construction cost estimate (attached) has been prepared for the streetscape improvements and said estimate includes a breakout of the funds requested in this subject grant as well as the matching funds to be provided by the Village, and Whereas, on September 10* a public hearing was held to review the Village's planned applications for Community Development Block Grant funding to undertake the planned improvements and no negative comments were received, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby authorize the submission of the subject application to the Westchester County Community Development Block Grant program, and, upon the award of said grant, commits to provide the matching funds as described in the attached cost estimate. Moved: I 5+ev«r- Seconded: blfehce Vote ^ ° �Meeting Date: 09/17/02 Resolution § 09/139/02 Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Authorizing Community Development Block Grant Application Clinton Street Improvement Project Whereas, the Village of Sleepy Hollow's adopted Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) identifies Clinton Street as an area that requires rehabilitation to better serve the residents of the surrounding area, and Whereas, the Village of Sleepy Hollow, assisted with funding through the Westchester County Community Development Block grant funds has recently undertaken and completed improvements to adjoining streets and now needs to address the deteriorated conditions of Clinton Street with the installation of new curb and sidewalks and the planting of new street trees, and Whereas, a preliminary construction cost estimate (attached) has been prepared for the streetscape improvements and said estimate includes a breakout of the funds requested in this subject grant as well as the matching funds to be provided by the Village, and Whereas, on September 10th a public hearing was held to review the Village's planned applications for Community Development Block Grant funding to undertake the planned improvements and no negative comments were received, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby authorize the submission of the subject application to the Westchester County Cornmunity Development Block Grant program, and, upon the award of said grant, commits to provide the matching funds as described in the attached cost estimate. 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