https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/0e2578022927a2f5e394dede0bd9e046.pdf 0795458017e2ed882f3d23f890aa5382 PDF Text Text 695 A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was held on Tuesday, February 24,2004 at 8 pm in Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, New York. Present: Mayor Philip Zegarelli Mario DiFelice James Hart Richard Spota Richard Zieja Donald Stever Kay Brown Grala Trustees Also Present: Abraham Zambrano, Village Treasurer Dwight Douglas, Village Administrator Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Zieja to adjourn the executive session and move into the regular meeting, carried. Mayor Zegarelli called the meeting to order with a prayer and pledge to the flag. Mayor Zegarelli commented that a litigation matter and other items were discussed during executive session. The only action taken was on the litigation matter which will be passed under resolutions. Approval of Minutes Trustee Zieja moved , seconded by Trustee Stever to approve the minutes of February 3,2004, motion carried unanimously. Trustee Stever moved, seconded by Trustee DiFelice to approve the minutes of February 17,2004, motion carried unanimously. Approval of Warrants Trustee DiFelice moved, seconded by Trustee Spota to approve the warrant of February 24,2004 and authorize the Treasurer to pay the bills, subject to review, approval and signatures of Village Treasurer and Mayor, motion carried unanimously. Total of the General fund is $330,922.53, total of Water fund is $26,690.50, total of Capital Fund is $11,436.00 and total of Parking Authority is $407.95. Public Comments- None Mayor's Report . Mayor Zegarelli commented that the Re-Organization meeting will take place in April and there are several vacancies on certain boards that need to be filled. The Mayor read correspondence regarding violations in the Building Department The Village has provided an extension to Roseland for the DEIS. �696 The Mayor reported that the Building Department has been re-organized. The Mayor has received a second shut off notice from Con Ed for 148 Cortlandt Street. The Mayor sent a response to the 100 College Avenue Management Co. regarding their complaint of a high water bill informing them that their water bill was correct. We had received several complaints regarding the street light wiring on Riverside Drive near the railroad station. Con Ed was contacted and they fixed the problem. We have contacted WHUD radio station to have any closings of village offices announced on their station. Mayor Zegarelli has sent a letter to New York Life in response to their request for possible commuter/taxi service to the Philipse Manor train station informing them that we looking into several possibilities and would like to meet with representatives of New York Life again. Trustee Reports Trustee DiFelice read the attached Public Works report. Trustee DiFelice commented that he has received approximately 112 e-mail complaints from senior citizens regarding cable television. He would like to discuss handicap parking spots at the next work session. Trustee Spota reported that the Public Safety Committee met on Monday. Chief Warren has spoken to the National Taxi Company regarding the parking of their vehicles. Trustee Spota reported that Officer Ebel recently received an award for completing the Radar Operator's course and Officer D'Agostinis received an award for completing the Patrol Investigative Technician course. Trustee Hart had no report. Trustee Grala reported that the Warner Library will be celebrating their 75 tt Anniversary on Sunday, February 29th at 1 pm. All are welcome. Trustee Grata commented that we are working on resolving the problems with Cablevision. Trustee Zieja commented that we are waiting for information on the fire boat that another municipality will be auctioning and onr Fire Department wants to put in a bid. Trustee Stever reported that the Architectural Review Board will be meeting February 25,2004. They held a special session earlier this month with Spectrum development One of their buildings has been referred to the March Waterfront Advisory Council meeting. �Administrator's Report Dwight Douglas reported that a very good meeting was held regarding the County House Road project. The main issue was the size of the homes being built. The recreation brochure is almost finished and will be mailed out soon. Resolutions-Attached Old Business Trustee DiFelice commented on the 40 foot poles that are still standing on Valley Street which is a public safety matter. The Mayor commented that he sent a letter to the owner, but since he did not respond we will refer this to Superintendent of Public Works for the Public Works employees to remove. Trustee Stever commented that the cliff by the parking area at the railroad station is starting to deteriorate and should be scaled back. (Referred to Superintendent of Public Works) Abraham Zambrano, Village Treasurer presented the Board with a list of delinquent taxes for 2003-04 and commented that these residents will be notified before notices are published in the newspaper which is required by law. Communications, Petitions & Requests Village Clerk read correspondence from Chief Korzelius stating the Mario Tavares has been elected as a member of Rescue Hose. Trustee DiFelice moved to accept the action of Rescue Hose, subject to confirmation of the Board of Fire Wardens, seconded by Trustee Spota and carried. Village Clerk read correspondence from Maureen Rowe of Gordon Avenue commending Joe DeFeo and his men for the great job they have done during all the snowstorms we've had. (Place in personnel file) Village Clerk read correspondence from £1 Balcon Cucncano Bar & Restaurant Corp. at 180 Valley Street and Sushi Town, Inc. at the corner of Beekman and route 9, informing the Village that they are applying for an on premise liquor license. (Copy to Police Chief) There being no further business, Trustee DiFelice moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Grala and motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Angela Everett Village Clerk �693 PUBLIC WORKS REPORT February 24,2004 DURING THE PAST SEVERAL WEEKS WE HAVE HAD 2 WATER MAIN BREAKS, 1 SEWER MAIN BREAK AND FOUR SNOWSTORMS. SINCE WE HAVE HAD SOME MILD WEATHER RECENTLY, WE HAVE BEEN CATCHING UP ON THE SERVICING OF EQUIPMENT, PATCHING POT HOLES, REPAIRING STREET LITES, REPAIRING STREET SIGNS, MAINTENANCE AT OUR WATER PUMP STATIONS. RECENTLY THE NEWS HAS REPORTED THE SHORTAGE OF SALT SUPPLY DUE TO THE BAD WINTER WE HAVE HAD. THE VILLAGE OF Sleepy Hollow HAS AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY IN RESERVE IF NEEDED TO CARRY US THRU THE REST OF WINTER. REFERRING BACK TO THE BLACKOUT OF AUGUST 2003, THE VILLAGE HAS PURCHASED A NEW MOBILE GENERATOR WHICH WILL BE RETROFITTED TO SUPPLY EMERGENCY POWER TO VDLLAGE HALL, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FACDLITY AND OUR WATER AND SEWER PUMP STATIONS. THE NEW ELECTRICAL SERVICE IS BEING INSTALLED AT DEVRIES FIELD WHICH WILL SUPPLY ELECTRICITY TO THE BASEBALL AND HANDBALL COURTS SO BASEBALL AND HANDBALL CAN BE PLAYED AT THE SAME TIME. �699 :c.*'--s I r R-\ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE 2004 STOP/DWI PATROL PROJECT INTER-MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of the Village of Sleepy Hollow hereby authorizes the Mayor of the Village of Sleepy Hollow to execute an Inter-municipal agreement with the Westchester County Department of Public Safety located at Saw Mill River Parkway, Hawthorne, New York 10532 for the calendar year 2004 Slop/DWl Patrol Project in consideration Of an amount not to exceed E i g h t y - f o u r hundred (SB .400.00) i Moved: T r u s t e e DiFel-irg 02/24/04 Resolution Dated; 0^*71)4 Seconded:Trustee Spota Vote: iinan-tmniie �i 700 RESOLUTION TERMINATING INTERIM BUILDING INSPECTOR WHEREAS, for a period of time prior to February 9, 2004, James Maigotta. Building Inspector, Village of Sleepy Hollow was unable or unavailable to perform his duties for a brief period of time, and WHEREAS, the Village of Sleepy Hollow, by resolution, appointed Robert Stiloski to serve as Interim Building Inspector for that period of inability or unavailability, and WHEREAS, James Margotta has now returned to his position of Builcing Inspector and is available and able to perform the duties of Building Inspector. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the temporary appointment of Robert Stiloski as Interim Building Inspector is revoked retroactive to February 9,2004. Moved: -Trustee Spot a _ " K „ 02/25/04 Resolution # Dated: 02/24/04. , Seconded: T r u s t e e H a r t Vote: unanimous �0.; • 7 0 1 RESOLUTION FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO ESTABLISH THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE, LAND USE DEVELOPMENT, BUILDINGS AND CODE ENFORCEMENT WHEREAS, the Village of Sleepy Hollow ('Village") is involved in the development of its waterfront arid related areas, and WHEREAS, the Village recognizes that it will need sophisticated expertise and improved efficiency in the oversight of not only its present building stock but also future development, and WHEREAS, the Village after due deliberation believes that these goafc; and objectives can best be achieved by the reorganization of its present administrative and enforcement structure, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees ca Is for a public hearing to be heW on March 23,2004 at 8:00 p.m. to adopt a propose-i local law for the - establishment of the Department of Architecture, Land Use Development, Building and Code Enforcement. Moved: Trus t e e Hart Resolution # 0 ? / W 0 * Dated: 02/24/04 Seconded: T r u s t e e G r a l a " ' Voteiinam-™niVg — �70^ I Meeting Date: 02/24/04 Resolution #: 02/27/04 Pursuant to the Election Law of the State of New York, Section 15-104, Sub.3 (b), (c) and 4, it is: RESOLVED: that the following candidates were nominated on petitions on file with the Village Clerk for the office to be filled at the annual Village Election to be held on Tuesday, March 16,2004: Name of Candidate Residence Mario DiFelice 35 Gory Brook Rd. Andrew T. Murray 5 Kelburne Ave. Richard R. Zieja 129 Merlin Ave. Office to be Filled Party or Other Designation Trustee-2yr.term Republican/Good Gov't. Trustee-2yr. term Republican/Good Gov't. Trustee-2yr. term I Republican/Good Gov't BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk shall further publish: 1. The polling place of each election district. 2. The hours during which the polls shall be open shall include at least the hours from noon to nine o'clock in the evening and that a copy of this notice be posted in six (6) conspicuous public places within the Village of Sleepy Hollow, and at each polling place. In Sleepy Hollow, the polls will be open from 7AM to 9PM. Moved:Trustee Grala Seconded:Trnstee Zieja Vote:unanimous I �703 ;u I Meeting Date: 02/24/04 Resolutions: 02/28/04 Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve the attached proposal from Corrpro Water Works, 1055 West Smith Road, Medina, Ohio 44256 for the installation of one cathodic protection anode system on the 50,000 gallon ReservoirSystem #17053 at the Catskill Pump Station in the amount of $1200.00 Moved:Trustee Stever Seconded:Trustee DiFelice Vote:unanimous Resolution #: 02/29/04 i Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees does hereby award the bid for the 1993 Ford Taurus to North White Auto, Inc., the second bidder in the amount of $101.00 due to default of the original bidder Frank Bosch. Moved:Trustee Stever Seconded:Trustee DiFelice Vote:unanimous �70<1 I Meeting Date: Resolution #: 02/24/04 02/30/04 H-l* BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow that settlement of the action captioned BuzansU v. Village ofSleqjy Hollow, be approved in the amount of two thousand ($2,000.00) dollar*;. Payment shall be made upon presentation of a General Release and Stipulation of Discoritinuance. Such check shall be mailed to claimant's attorneys at the following address: Cohen, Timko & Moses . One North Broadway, 8* Floor White Plana, New York 10601. •Ti_- -r-Cr^^r-lC.^^^ I — . - - - - - . *="9 :. -: Moved:;"' T r u s ^ e ^ ^ y ^ , ^ 7 _ J e . s p n d e d W T r u s t e e l - S t e v e r ^ V o t e rtmanimous *.V^i;-. - - - •'— *?r-V I „, .j*- f c ~o t S 'r + f, f l i ^ ^ v t ^ 3^^.s;^ ^ ' X-^S^fc*-.^!* * - ^ - a* "iJ^^*-i6*&swtu«*U^ti *4aa^iw^Si«E^^&£S5^ri^3i^t^*.* � 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-2003 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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