https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/12299ded8c8da19e93638e3df696e48c.pdf e40b7c17c530f4110b50930abf4a59e9 PDF Text Text 3 A A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow was held on Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 8 pm in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Present: Mayor Philip Zegarelli Mario DiFelice James Hart Donald Stever Richard Spota Richard Zieja Trustees Also Present: Brian Murphy, Village Attorney Absent: Trustee Robert Higle 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 a former trustee, William Doorley who passed away recently. Approval of Minutes Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Hart to approve the minutes of November 26, 2002, motion carried 6-0. Trustee Zieja moved, seconded by Trustee Spota to approve the minutes of December 3, 2002 worksession, motion carried 6-0. Public Hearing Mayor Zegarelli read the attached public hearing notice regarding sidewalk cafes. Village Attorney gave a brief explanation of the proposed local law. Peter Komasa, owner of Bargain Buster at 95 Beekman Avenue addressed the Board stating that his concern is that this law as written does not address the concerns of all the merchants in the village. He made several suggestions such as charging a monthly fee for merchants such as himself to sell his goods on the sidewalk. The Mayor commented that the Board mil take this under review and no decision will be made until sometime in January. Mario Belanich commented that he had concerns about selling merchandise on the sidewalks. He suggested that we look at Tarrytown's ordinance and other ordinances in other villages. Trustee Stever commented that we have looked at Tarrytown's ordinances and a large number of other ordinances and we have concluded that Tarrytown's ordinance is insufficient for our needs and therefore chose not to follow it. 1 �3 A3 There being no further comments, Trustee Stever moved, seconded by Trustee DiFelice to close the hearing, motion carried 6-0. Approval of Warrants Trustee Spota moved, seconded by Trustee Hart to approve the warrant and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills subject to approval and review of the Mayor and Village Administrator, motion carried 6-0. Total of the General fund is S100,369.71, total of the Water & Sewer fund is $28,468.99 and the Capital fund total is S20,037.89. Mayor's Announcements Mayor Zegarelli commented that today is the 6th anniversary of the name change of the village to Sleepy Hollow. Trustee Reports Trustee DiFelice congratulated Joe DeFeo and the Department of Public Works for a great job during last week's snow storm. He read the attached Public Works Report. Trustee DiFelice commented that we usually bag the parking meters during the holiday season. Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Stever that the parking meters be bagged from December 16th to January 6,2003, motion carried 6-0. Trustees Spota , Hart and Zieja had no reports. Trustee Stever reported that there is no Waterfront Advisory Committee meeting this month; they will meet again in January. Trustee Stever commented that he and the Village Administrator met with representatives of Gillette today and a resolution will be passed tonight. Mayor's Report Mayor Zegarelli gave an update on the status of the Reservoir Pump Station. We received update on the major escrow accounts from the Administrator. We have received a breakdown from the Recreation Department on the list of donations for those volunteers who participated in the Haunted Hayride. These donations will be given to the different groups at the Day of Remembrance which will be held on December 17,2002. Resolutions-Attached Old Business-None New Business 2 �3 Mayor Zegarelli commented that on December 17 th at 7 pm we will celebrate of Day of Remembrance in the Columbia Hose fire headquarters/ Communications, Petitions & Requests Village Clerk read correspondence from Las Caobas Grocery & Restaurant located at 196 Cortlandt Street informing the village that they have applied for a license to sell beer at their premises. Copy to Police Chief Village Clerk read correspondence from El Criollito Restaurant informing the village that they have applied for the renewal of their liquor license. Copy to Police Chief. Trustee Stever was in receipt of a letter from a friend thanking Lt. Barry Campbell for his assistance when his car broke down on route 9 while on his way to Ossining. (To be placed in personnel file) Mayor Zegarelli read correspondence from Jose Ojito, Acting Secretary of Union Hose, informing the village that they voted in favor of keeping the old Union Hose fire truck. Mayor Zegarelli commented that Christina Simoe has been appointed as a new member to the Ambulance Corp. Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Zieja to approve this appointment, carried 6-0. There being no further business, Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Hart to adjourn the meeting, carried. Respectfully submitted, Angela Everett Village Clerk �3 -'^ I AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION from £he Journal Nems J E OF NEW YORK. JNTY OF WESTCHESTER orthem Area rawalk •mack lidvwnPIace . iifuJ • 2dford_H2s iareflf Manor jchanan tappaqua ompcod o s s Rhrer otonFaHs otui on Hudson widens Bridge ante Springs SetsonVaBey donah xaindafe fiwcod sheganLake xrtrose xint Kisco NorthSaJem QssinJng . Peetaka Pound Ridge .. 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STATE OF K37Y0RK HO. 4S2CS71 GUAU~.3> IK v.utra^cTcn COUNTY Tt n«l EXnfi£3 JULY S1.2i.KJ5 - fA £ ^l_-^r-iLV i �3^.C> I VILLAGE OP SLEEPY, HOLLOW NOTICE OF PUBLIC HfiARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, " December 10, 2002 at 8:00 p.m. or soon thereafter, in the Municipal Building, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York to hear and consider a local law which would require any person i or business seeking to conduct coinmercial activity, i.e. operate a sidewalk cafe or a sidewalk sale or display, on a sidewalk in the Village to first obtain a license from the Village of Sleepy Hollow. A copy of the proposed local law and related information 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 I Angela Everett, Village Clerk Dated: November 22 , 2002 �3 3T) PUBLIC WORKS REPORT DECEMBER 10,2002 IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!!!!!! VILLAGE OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 AND WEDNESDAY JANUARY 1 ST . THEREFORE THERE WILL BE NO RECYCLING PICKUP ON THOSE TWO WEEKS. RECYCLING WILL CONTINUE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8,2003. LEAF PICKUP WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE END OF DECEMBER, WEATHER PRiMITTING. SALT BARRELS HAVE BEEN PLACED THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE. TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL IS CONTINUING. HOLIDAY DECORATIONS AND LITES HAVE BEEN PUT UP. �3-zz Meeting Date: December 10, 2002 Resolution 12/176/02 Resolution Transmitting Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement Ichabod's Landing Riverfront Development WHEREAS, on May 24, 2002, a preliminary Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was submitted to the Village of Sleepy Hollow Board of Trustees acting as the Lead Agency under 6 NYCRR Part 617 the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) by Community Planning and Development Consultants on behalf of Ginsburg Development LLC (the Applicant) for the construction of a riverfront development in the Village's RF-Riverfront Development District; and WHEREAS, the Lead Agency commenced a review of the preliminary DEIS for completeness with respect to items identified in the scoping outline adopted by the Lead Agency on November 13, 2001;and WHEREAS, the Lead Agency at its August 20, 2002 meeting did, after careful deliberation and review of the DEIS document and with the advice of its consultants and counsel, declare that the Ichabod's Landing DEIS was complete with respect to its scope, content and adequacy as prescribed by SEQRA; and WHEREAS, the Lead Agency held a duly noticed public hearing on the DEIS on October 8, 2002, adjourned the public hearing until November 12, 2002, closed the public hearing on November 12,2002 and extended the public comment period until December 20,2002; and WHEREAS, the Lead Agency has reviewed various correspondence submitted by the public and comments on the DEIS by the Village's Planning Board, Waterfront Review Committee, Village Engineer and the Village's Planning Consultant; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Trustees have discussed their concerns relative to the information presented in the DEIS at their November 5,2002 and December 3,2002 work sessions and now wish to convey said concerns in a letter as drafted and annexed hereto. �3Z-1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the Mayor to transmit the attached DEIS comment letter to Bruce Lozito, acting on behalf of Ginsburg Development, LLC, the responses to which are to be included in the Final EIS. MOVED: T r u s t e e S t e v e r SEC oNDED:Trustee s Pota VOTE: F:\M\M-720 Sleepy Hollow\Ichabod's\Resolutions\deis comments ich.wpd 6 ~° �3 3D _Deceinber 10, 2002 I Mr. Bruce R. Lozito, AICP Community Planning and Development Consultants 3102 Victoria Drive Mt. Kisco, New York 10549 Re: Ichabod's Landing DEIS Review Dear Bruce: The Village Board has reviewed in detail the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Ichabod's Landing Riverfront Development submitted on behalf of Ginsburg Development LLC (the applicant). A public hearing, held on two separate evenings, was used to solicit input from the public and other constituents. In addition, the Village Board has reviewed correspondence and comments from the various Village Boards and Committees, interested and involved agencies. After reviewing all of the aforementioned material the Village Board requests that the following items be responded to in the Final EIS. « Westchester County Department of Health has submitted a letter indicating that municipal water supply and storage capacity issues need to be addressed prior to future development going forward. The Village has initiated a study of the improvements necessary. The Village needs to assess how larger (e.g., Ichabod's and GM) developments would participate in the expansion program. As indicated prior to and during the public hearing process, the Board is still concerned about the relationship between the subject site and the eventual GM/Roseland development. Of particular concern is . - the viability of the retail component which appears to be provided only to meet the mixed use requirements in the RF District. The retail units appear to be undersized compared to more contemporary standards, there is no parking located in close proximity to the stores and the applicant has admitted that the stores would have to be subsidized for an indefinite period. Concerns have been raised about the overall density of the proposed project, or more specifically the massing of the proposed buildings. The overall height and length of building could be perceived as visual . barrier to the Hudson River. In particular, the County has commented that Building 1 along the northernmost portion of the site appears as a "superblock" due to its length (320 feet). The applicant needs to address alternative means to break up Building 1 to address: 1) viewshed issues from the identified view corridors so as to attempt to maintain a visual connection with the Hudson River; and 2) better indicate to the pedestrian public that there is an open space component along the Hudson. The Village Board must consider the potential impacts to the identified viewsheds outlined in the Village's Local Waterfront Re vital ization Plan (LWRP). - It is suggested that the applicant coordinate with the Village to conduct a balloon test in the field to better assist the Village in determining potential visual impacts. • Related to the discussion of the alternative design concepts for Building 1, the Village is concerned with how the streetscape along River Street would be addressed. With the location of the Beekman Avenue Extension in close proximity, would this require the realignment of River Street? How v/culd that intersection be controlled, though signage or signal? • The proposed action being considered by the Village includes residential development, retail development and waterfront promenade improvements. These components are all part of the riverfront development application. The applicant has indicated that they would be pursuing grant funding for the waterfront promenade improvements. The Village Board wants to be clear with the applicant that in the event that grant funding is not available, the applicant will be required to make such improvements. Eventual ownership and maintenance of the waterfront promenade still need to be discussed in more detail. How would maintenance equipment access the promenade and/or bulkhead? Who would be responsible for maintenance? Could a maintenance fund be established, similar to that utilized for the County House �/ Road subdivision? • The Village is still concerned about the overall width of the proposed promenade, how it relates to the adjoining esplanade to be developed on the neighboring GM site and whether the narrowness of the public space and its close proximity to the proposed new residential units will inhibit or limit its use by the public. The Village suggests that alternative concepts for addressing these issues be included in the FEIS. The Applicant has, in previous discussions, indicated that they would reevaluate the relationship between the proposed development and Horan's Landing such that there may be an opportunity to enhance access to the waterfront and allow for better utilization of the Park. * Comments were raised at the Waterfront Advisory Committee's meeting relative to enhancing access to the Hudson River. The City of Kingston and the nearby Village of Port Chester both havefloatingdocks along their waterfront promenades that provide opportunities for transient boat traffic to access the waterfront This arrangement could be explored in the area adjacent to Horan's Landing. The applicant should provide alternative uses such as the floating dock system that enhance access to the Hudson River. The Applicant should consider an alternative that incorporates different architectural styles for the individual buildings. This would provide the Village with a better opportunity to evaluate the context of the building design program. The Village has retained the services of the architectural firm of Beyer Blinder Belle to assist the Village in this evaluation. It is suggested that the applicant review the proposed facade details with Beyer Blinder Belle prior to submission of the FEIS. Site access issues need to be coordinated with the Village's Fire Department with respect to access from River Street, access around the perimeter of the property and internal access (e.g., adequate turning radius for fire fighting apparatus). Concerns have been raised about the appropriateness- of the internal courtyard and pool given that this may be an underutilized facility considering its location amidst the site access road and internal parking area. Related to the coordination of the site plan with prospective plans for the GM site is the subject site's location in proximity to the deepwater channel. The applicant should provide additional discussion on the ability to access larger vessels for ferry traffic, river trips, antique boats, etc. On behalf of the Village, we look forward to continuing this process. Should you have any comments or questions on the above please feelfreeto call. Sincerely, Philip E. Zegarelli, Mayor cc: Dwight Douglas Joel Sachs David B. Smith Jerry Fine �33 MeetingDate: 12/10/02 Resolution #: 12/177/02 Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Authorizing Execution of Contract with Fourmen Construction, Inc. Police Locker Room Improvements - Whereas, bids from qualified contractors were solicited to undertake improvements to the Police Locker Room and two qualified bids were received by the deadline date of Monday* December 2,2002, and Whereas, the bid proposals were duly opened and Fourmen Construction, Inc. of 1134 Main Street, PeekskilL New York 10543 was identified as the low bidder and determined to have submitted a responsive bid proposal, complying with all terms and requirements of the bid documents, and Whereas, said low base bid of sixty-four thousand dollars ($64,000) was reviewed by the Village Engineer and determined to be reasonable, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that, the Village Board herein accepts the bid proposal of Fourmen Construction, Inc. for the Police Locker Room improvement project at a total cost of $64,000 to be funded with Village capital funds, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Village Board herein authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for said work, and to take other such steps as are necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution. - Moved b y T r u s t e e DiFelice Resolution # Date: December 10th, 2002 ^ Seconded b y T r u s t e & S P o t a , Vote: 6 -° �Meeting Date: December 10, 2002 Resolution: 12/178/02 RESOLUTION RE: ACQUISITION OF DURACELL PROPERTY WHEREAS, Duracell, a division of Gillette Company with offices in Bethel, Connecticut is presently the owner of certain property within the Village of Sleepy Hollow consisting of two parcels of land situated on either side of Andrews Lane and consisting of approximately 2.65 acres which parcels are designated on the Tax Map of the Village of Sleepy Hollow as Section 15, Block 3, Lot 4 and Section 15, Block 10, Lot 30; and WHEREAS, Duracell has proposed to convey such land to the Village of Sleepy Hollow for public park and recreational purposes for nominal consideration; and WHEREAS, on November 19,1996, the Village of Sleepy Hollow adopted a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) and said program was subsequently approved by the New York State Secretary of State and concurred to by the United States Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management; and WHEREAS, the LWRP identifies as one of its principal proposed public and private projects the redevelopment of the "old Duracell Battery Site", development to be "in keeping with the policies of the LWRP and the long-range plan to transmogrify the Village from an industrial-dominated economy to a commercial-residential-tourism based economy"; and WHEREAS, the Village of Sleepy Hollow has determined that it would be in the interests of the Village and its residents to acquire the aforesaid Duracell parcels for park and recreational purposes; and WHEREAS, the Village of Sleepy Hollow has applied for and received grant funding from New York State through the Environmental Bond Act for monies to rehabilitate and expand recreation facilities at the Village's Barnhart Park; and WHEREAS, the Village of Sleepy Hollow is in receipt of correspondence from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation dated June 14,1999, indicating the suitability of this site for redevelopment; and WHEREAS, a proposed Transfer and Conveyance Agreement has been drafted, which Agreement provides for the conveyance of the subject parcels to the Village of Sleepy Hollow; and WHEREAS, a Coastal Assessment Form and a long form Environmental Assessment Form have been prepared; and �33y I WHEREAS, the Transfer and Conveyance Agreement conditions transfer of title on completion of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) process. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Village Board, after a review of the proposed action, do hereby declare that the proposed action under the SEQRA is an Unlisted Action as defined by SEQRA; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Village Board does hereby declare itself to be Lead Agency in this matter and will conduct an uncoordinated review; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the Village of Sleepy Hollow on behalf of the Village of Sleepy Hollow is hereby authorized to execute a Transfer and Conveyance Agreement with Duracell, a division of the Gillette Company in regard to two parcels of land situated on either side of Andrews Lane and designated on the Village of Sleepy Hollow Tax Map as Section 15, Block 3, Lot 4 and Section 15, Block 10, Lot 30, contingent upon: A. Completion of the documents required to be attached to the Agreement by Section 10 thereof; and B. The Mayor and the attorneys for the respective parties agreeing upon the final language of the Agreement; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Long Form EAF be circulated to the following: Philip E. Zegarelli, Mayor Village Hall 28 Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 Nicholas Robinson, Chairman Village of Sleepy Hollow Planning Board Village Hall 28 Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 Erin Crotty, Commissioner NYSDEC 625 Broadway -4 t h Floor Albany, NY 12233-3507 �5T Michael Mason, Project Manager NYSDEC, Division of Environmental Remediation Bureau of Construction Services, Room 267 50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12233-7010 Marc Moran NYSDEC, Region 3 • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation 21 South Putt Corners road New Paltz, NY 12562-1696 Westchester County Department of Planning C/o Lukas Herbert 148 Martine Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 MOVED BY: Trustee Stever SECONDED BY: Trustee Hart VOTE: 6-0 �3 36 Meeting Date: 12/10/02 Resolution #: 12/179/02 Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve the Mayor's appointment of Silvia Copas, 176 N. Washington Street, Sleepy Hollow, New York as part-time School Crossing Guard at an hourly salary of $10.00 per hour effective December 11, 2002. Said appointment is subject to a probationary period of twelve to fifty-two weeks and the approval of the Westchester County Department of Human Resources. Moved:Trustee Zieja Seconded:Trustee DiFelice 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-2002 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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