https://sleepyhollow.localarchives.org/files/original/a08e4f61080ac1afe1765f84cc3f9e46.pdf 43e8cccfd61093eaa4a11366cfe808fe PDF Text Text VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING - REGULAR MEETING October 26, 2004 Mayor Zegarelli called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. Present: Mayor Philip Zegarelli Trustee DiFelice Trustee Capossela Trustee Murray Trustee Zieja Trustee Grala Trustee Spota Absent: None. Also Present: Dwight Douglas (Village Administrator) Sean McCarthy (Village Architect) Anthony DelVecchio (Recording Secretary) Robert Ponzini (Gaines, Baker & Novick/Village Attorney) Dave Smith (Saccardi & SchifFVillage Planner) Agenda: a) Approval of minutes b) Continuation of Public Hearing: Senior Housing Zone c) Approval of Warrants: October 26,2004 d) Mayor's Announcements e) Public Comments f) Trustee Report g) Mayor's Report h) Administrator's Report i) Resolutions j) Old Business k) New Business 1) Communications, petitions and Requests m) Public Comments a) Approval of minutes The minutes from the September 14, 2004 meeting were reviewed. Trustee DiFelice made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted subject to any typographical errors and non-material corrections. Trustee Spota seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). The minutes from the September 21, 2004 meeting were reviewed. �375 Trustee Spota made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted subject to any typographical errors and non-material corrections. Trustee Grala seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). The minutes from the October 12, 2004 meeting were reviewed. Trustee Grala made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted subject to any typographical errors and non-material corrections. Trustee Zieja seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). The minutes from the October 19, 2004 meeting were reviewed. Trustee Zieja made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted subject to any typographical errors and non-material corrections. Trustee Murray seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). b) Continuation of Public Hearing: Senior Housing Zone Mayor Zegarelli stated that this is a continuation of an existing public hearing. Dave Smith spoke about the minimum age of seniors that would not affect the ability of the owners to obtain funding for the project. He reviewed the parking ratio/unit. There was an open discussion on the parking ration/unit. It was suggested that the parking ration be reduced from XA space/unit to VJ space/unit to reflect the parking need of seniors. Mayor Zegarelli stated that he was concerned with 14 space/unit. He stated that XA space/unit would be a more acceptable ratio. Trustee Spota stated that the parking for the residents of Margotta Courts should be increased not decreased. Dwight Douglas stated that initially VS space/unit could be initially established and the Village could try to control the parking ratio thru the developer's initial offering to residents. Mayor Zegarelli referred to counsel. Robert Ponzini responded that lowering the age limit would increase the need for parking. He stated that the Village needs to find a proper balance between the minimum age and the parking ratio/unit. There was an open discussion on how to set proper restrictions on parking, zoning codes and the ability to obtain a variance. Village Board of Trustees Meeting, October 26,2004 2 �Mayor Zegarelli stated that he would like to know the median age of Sleepy Hollow's current senior residents. He stated that he wants to know the number of cars that seniors possess. He stated that this is known information and should be easy to obtain. Trustee Murray made a motion to keep the public hearing open. Trustee DiFelice seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). c) Approval of Warrants: October 26. 2004Trustee DiFelice made a motion to approve the warrants of October 26, 2004 subject to the review, approval, and signatures of the Mayor, Department heads and Deputy Village Treasurer. Trustee Spota seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). d) Mayor's Announcements Mayor Zegarelli stated that he attended the NY Life ribbon cutting ceremony along with Trustees DiFelice and Murray. He stated that although the building is not located within Sleepy Hollow for tax purposes, it is within the boundaries of the school district and will use Village water. Mayor Zegarelli also stated that the NY Life CEO expressed interest in participating in Village activities. More discussions should follow. e) Public Comments Mario Belanich (153 North Washington Street) asked about senior citizen housing program and their associated levels of income. Mayor Zegarelli explained the low-income housing programs and the senior citizen housing programs work. He also spoke about the senior housing proposed for the GM site. Mario Belanich questioned the summer meeting schedule. Mayor Zegarelli responded that the meeting schedule was changed based on the increased number of projects in the Village. Shelley Robinson (258 Kelbourne Ave) read a prepared letter concerning the firework display for Columbus Day. Don Catano (43 Lawrence Ave) spoke about the increased parking problems on Lawrence Avenue. He stated that the new automotive business on Broadway has contributed to many of the recent parking issues. He asked for restrictive parking to be established in the area. Village Board of Trustees Meeting, October 26, 2004 3 �r> 'V ' I 3 < I Mayor Zegarelli responded that restrictive parking requires an act of the NY State Assembly. He stated that restrictive parking must be for a specific event. He also stated that public streets are for public use. Don Catano also stated that there are nine illegal apartments on Lawrence Avenue that are also contributing to the parking problems. Jim Palontonio (43 Amos Street) asked about the Kendal-on-Hudson project and the Village tax roll. Mayor Zegarelli spoke about the PILOT agreement with Kendal-on-Hudson. Mario Bellanich stated that the Village video equipment should be properly stored. Mayor Zegarelli agreed. f) Trustee Report Trustee DiFelice read the public works report. Trustee Spota spoke about the recent Public Safety Committee meeting. He also spoke about the recent Police Officer training that was completed. He summarized the selective enforcement program to date. He read a letter from Police Chief Greco (Irvington) thanking the Village for providing a Spanish speaking police officer. Lastly, he spoke about a letter from the family of Jimmy Weaver thanking the Sleepy Hollow PD for participating in his funeral procession. There was a moment of silence in honor of Jimmy Weaver. Mayor Zegarelli stated that he would be meeting with Trustee Capossela to discuss possible assignments. Trustee Grala stated that the cable consortium is continuing. She stated that there was a meeting with Trailways Commission concerning establishing a brochure for the Village's tourism efforts. Mayor Zegarelli spoke about making recreational improvements. Trustee Grala spoke about a meeting with the Garden clubs to discuss open space issues. Trustee Zieja read a memo from the Ambulance Corps summarizing position changes. Trustee Zieja made a motion to confirm the actions of the Ambulance Corps. Trustee Murray seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). Trustee Murray stated that he attended a meeting between the NYS DEC, Scenic Hudson, Alex Mathiason (Riverkeeper), Tarrytown reps, and Dwight Douglas on future concerns regarding the waterfront. Trustee Murray also stated that he attended a dinner honoring Village Attorney. Robert Ponzini. Village Board of Trusters Meeting, October 26,2004 4 �•* \ 378 r< r e) Mayor's Report Mayor Zegarelli spoke about the Village park and riverfront expansion plans. Mayor Zegarelli acknowledged about a letter from Martin Ginsberg regarding the asphalt plant in Tarrytown. Mayor Zegarelli referred to Dave Smith for an update on the reservoir expansion. I Dave Smith spoke about the location map with alternative sites. He stated that the visuals should be complete in 2 weeks. Mayor Zegarelli spoke about the possibility of having a low-pressure water tank at the GM site Mayor Zegarelli stated that he would be attending the next Fire Ordinance meeting with Trustee Zieja h) Administrator's Report Dwight Douglas discussed the next three years of the community development block plan. He stated that in discussions with Westchester County, it was discussed that the entire inner Village be a neighborhood strategy area. This would provide grants and lowinterest loans to residents of the inner Village. •*o v Dwight Douglas stated that he met with County staff to discuss the senior housing zone project. He stated that issues discussed were housing implementation funds and other grants. I Dwight Douglas stated that storm water grants have been received. He stated that the meetings with the DEC are on going. Dwight Douglas stated that the interviews for the Village Treasurer position have been completed. i) Resolutions See attached. i) Old Business None. Village Board of Trustees Meeting, October 26, 20O4 I ; .rt : ^ i _ . ; i&g-TrM-iUk* 'i-U'iiu,^^--';^ �37fi I k) New Business None. I) Communications, petitions and Requests None. m) Public Comments None. Trustee DiFelice made a motion to adjourn to the meeting and enter into executive session. Trustee Murray seconded. It was unanimous (7-0). I Adjourned at 9:49pm. Respectfully Submitted, Anthony DelVecchio I Vyiage Board of Trustees Meetng, October 26,2004 -„ •^l#*W*^l&^^^^^ ^^Hvi*s*t �Public Works Report October 26, 2004 Tree pruning and removal is ongoing. The repairs to treet lites that are not working is ongoing. I Leaf season is in full bloom .WE HAVE ALREADY STARTED LEAF PICKUP AND THEREFORE FROM NOW UNTIL THE END OF DECEMBER OR THE FIRST SNOWFALL LEAVES SHOULD BE PLACED ALONG THE CURBS TO BE PICKED UP WITH THE VACUUM. Wood chips and mulch are still available to village residents at the GM site. Water meter reading will start next week. We are still making repairs to deteriorating curbs weather permitting. The painting of parking space lines and handicap spaces is continuing. Repairing the storm drain system on route 9 which is a state road. We are in the process of rebuilding the steps to the Philipse Manor station. We have removed a dead tree at the Philipse Manor station which has made room for approximately three more parking spaces for village residents who take the train. The gates at Douglas Park are almost completed. I I The fire hydrants have started to be repainted throughout the village. PLEASE NOTE: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11™ IS VETERANS' DAY, A LEGAL HOLIDAY. VILLAGE OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED, THEREFORE, THURSDAY'S GARBAGE WILL BE PICKED UP ON WEDNESDAY ALONG WITH RECYCLING, FRIDAY'S GARBAGE REMAINS THE SAME. 380 �381 K-ll-im 11:56 Frec-GAIKES GRUNER P0NZIN1" NOVICK LLP Meeting Date: Resolution #: 9142880850 T-766 P.002 F-115 I 10/26/04 10/ /04 184 RESOLUTION FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND CHAPTER 52A OF THE GENERAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF SLEEPY HOLLOW ENTITLED "TREE CONSERVATION" WHEREAS, the Village of Sleepy Hollow (''Sleepy Hollow") has regulated and continues to regulate the planting, maintenance and removal of trees, and WHEREAS, after review of its local laws and due deliberation, Sleepy Hollow believes a reasonable amendment to its local law on Tree Preservation is appropriate to allow for the removal of no more than two trees on private property without the requirement of a formal public hearing, I NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Sleepy Hollow calls for a public hearing to be held on November 2 3 • , 2004 at S:00 P.M. at Village Hall, 28 Beekman Avenue, to consider the proposed modification of Chapter 52 A "Tree Conservation." Moved: T r u s t e e DiFEiice Seconded:Trustee Spota Vme . Unanimous I . , - , ^ ^ > ^ - w _ t j . j » ^ : *«WEJ . t:->t*v2^-~»9»ffl4«wau-*»i*cias*S!|5*«SiS �382 J $' r .... Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow Authorizing Execution of Consultant Contract Real Property Reassessment Project Whereas, the Mayor and Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow have authorized solicitation of proposals from qualified firms to undertake a village wide revaluation, and I Whereas, proposals from three qualified firms were received and interviews of the principals conducted, and Whereas, upon review and recommendation of the Village Assessor and the Village Administrator, the firm of Rescom Consulting of 28 Fieldstone, Suite 13C, Hartsdale, New York 10530 was deemed to be the best qualified to undertake to provide said services for a fee of $195,000, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that, the Village Board herein authorizes the Mayor to execute a professional services contract with Rescom Consulting in an amount not to exceed $195,000 and to take other such steps as are necessary to effectuate the intent of this resolution, and Be It Further, Resolved that the 2004-2005 Capital Budget is herein amended to incorporate the Village Wide Reassessment Project at a total cost of $195,000. I Resolution # iQ/185/04 Moved by: Trustee Spota V o t e : Unanimous ?Date: y October 26, 2004 Seconded by: Trustee Capogselc I *-JC *•£, -K#»#i4. ^ ^ • \ ^ i r S & T # i L ( = ! i q ^ * - ^ ^ - - - ^ ^ - * * ' — * . - • « O t ^ i - I •s-.i^-alniKE �383 I Meeting Date: October 26, 2004 Resolution #: 10/186/04 Whereas, pursuant to recommendation of the Mayor and Village Administrator that the duties of Rafael Bencosme be expanded to include day to day coordination of the village website in support of a significant website upgrade undertaken by ABC web design, and said new duties will utilize Mr. Bencosme's talents and should be recompensed at an increased rate of pay. Be it Resolved that the Board of Trustees, herein approves the following hourly rate increase for Rafael Bencosme effective July 1, 2004 Bencosme: from: S12.00 per hour to: S18.00 per hour All other terms of employment as detailed in the November 1905, 2002 letter to remain in full force and effect. Moved by : Trustee Capossela, seconded by: Trustee Grata Vote: Unanimous I fus^*z&»*» * -^~^„i» sb*^&-:it;i&S^^i«wfc*J»^^ sS^^^i-^TK^iSSiB^^^ �384 Meeting Date: October 26, 2004 Resolution #: m/iR7/n& Resolution of the Board of Trustees Village of Sleepy Hollow Contract Renewal Knights of Columbus Whereas, the Knights of Columbus of Tarrytown are under contract to help maintain the Tarrytown's Nutrition Center which also assists residents of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, and said contract needs to be extended, Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved that the Board of Trustees, herein approves the renewal of said service contract at a rate of $3600 per year to be paid in monthly installments of $300.00, said renewal to be for two consecutive years commencing retroactively to November 1, 2003 and running through to October 31, 2005. M o v e d by : T r u s t e e Grala Vote: Unanimous ? seconded b y : T r u s t e e Z i e j a �385 IG-2'-2004 15:05 Frorr.-GAIKES GRUNER PONZINt NOVICK LLP S1423S0S50 T-774 P.002/003 F-127 I VILLAGE BOARD FINDINGS AND RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Phelps Memorial Hospital Association has submitted a petition to the Town of Mount Pleasant (Town) and the Village of Sleepy Hollow (Village) to" permit the annexation of approximately five (5) acres of vacant land located in the Town . of Mount Pleasant to the Village of Sleepy Hollow, and WHEREAS, the Town Board and Village Board have caused notice of a. joint hearing of the two Boards to bs published and mailed in accordance with lbs requirements of the General Municipal Law § 704, and WHEREAS, on September 21, 2004 a joint meeting of the Town Board and I Village Board was held at the Village Hall in accordance with the duly published notices, and WHEREAS, anyone present and wishing to be heard was given an opportunity to address the joint meeting on ihe issue of the proposed annexation, and WHEREAS, the annexation hearing was closed, and WHEREAS, die Planning Board of ihe Village of Sleepy Hollow, as Lead Agrncy conducted a coordinated review of this project under SEQRA and issued a negative declaration. NOW THEREFORE; The Village Board hereby makes the following findings: 1. The Petition of Pbelps Memorial Hospital Association is statutorily sufficient in that ii conforms to all of the requirements made and provided for in the General Municipal Law for an annexation petition. I �1G-21-2004 15:05 Fros-CAIKES GRUNER PONZINI NOVICK l l P 9142880850 T-774 P.003/003 F-127 3156 > p <- 2. The proposed annexation is in the overall public interest because: a. The property in question is vacant land and not inhabited-, b. The property has been recently acquired by the Phelps Memorial Hospital Association which proposes to utilize the properly to construct new parkins areas to serve the Phelps Memorial Hospital campus, which is adjacent to the I subject property but located entirely within the jurisdiction of ths Village, c. Police protection to the property can be more efficiently provided by the same * police department serving the adjacent hospital property of which the property in question forms a part. d. Phelps Memorial Hospital provides important health care to the community and the annexation will simplify present and future permit applications by allowing for review and permitting by a single municipality instead of two municipalities. It is therefore, RESOLVED: thai ths petition of ths Phelps Memorial Hospital Association is hereby approved. I Dated: Moved: Oetober 2f \2G04 Trustee Zieja Seconded: T r u s t e e Murray Vote: Unanimous Village Board of the Village of Sleepy Hollow RESOLUTION # : 7fJl/.Vi 1 I 10/188/04 �387 I Meeting Date: 10/26/04 Resolution #: 10/189/04 Be it Resolved that the Village of Sleepy Hollow has the following ten (10) election districts in the Village Election to be held on March 15, 2005; also resolved that the following polling places be open from 7AM-9PM on Election Day. I s ' Election District Union Hose Co. Firehouse, Corner of Cortlandt St. and Cedar St. Sleepy Hollow, NY ,nd Election District Union Hose Co. Firehouse, Corner of Cortlandt St. and Cedar St. Sleepy Hollow, NY ,rJ Election District Fire Headquarters,28 Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow, NY ,lh 4 Election District Rescue Hose Co. Firehouse, Lawrence Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY 5 n Election District National Sokol, Inc. 151 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY rth 6 Election District ,1b 7 Election District >th 8 Hudson Valley Writers' Center 300 Riverside Dr. Sleepy Hollow, NY Fraternal Order of Eagles 322 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY Election District Fraternal Order of Eagles 322 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY Election District Holy Cross Hall, Beekman Avenue Sleepy Hollow, NY llh 9 >ih 10 Election District .Moved: Trustee Murray I Hudson Valley Writers' Center 300 Riverside Drive Sleepy Hollow, NY Trustee Seconded; D i F e l i c e Vote: Unanimous I '"US'- fe *->*#*--5, *• -r-.-nst i s f ^ " " ^ - ^ i-t-J^- J r & ^ - ^ J 1 -» * — * =» *^r***£. ^'s^_£•&**t-ii^ A J S T & . - . - S & . k % ^ ! ^ ^ * & £ z i £ ^ £ % i S £ £ & $ i ^ * - t i i & 0 i �Meeting-Date: 10/26/04 Resolution #: 10/190/04 Whereas, the Board of Trustees must designate by resolution and publish the offices which are to be filled in such election and the terms thereof, now, therefore, be it resolved: Section 1: That the Board of Trustees designates the following offices as vacant at the end of the current official year, to be filled at the Village Election to be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 for the following terms: Mayor Two (2) year term Three (3) Trustees—Two(2) year term each Village Justice Four (4) year term Section 2: The Village Clerk is hereby directed to publish the resolution in full in the Journal News: a newspaper of general circulation within the Village of Sleepy Hollow. Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately. Trustee Moved: DiFelice Trustee Seconded: Spota Vote: Unanimous �389 I Meeting Date: 10/26/04 Resolution #: 10/191/04 He it Resolved, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Sleepy Hollow does hereby approve the following income scale for the partial property tax exemption for senior citizens for the 2005 Assessment Roll according to Section 467 of the Real Property Tax Law. Maximum Level of Income Percentage of Exemption $24,000.00 50% More than S24,000. Less than S25,000. 25,000. 26,000. 26,000. 27,000. 27,000. 27,900. 27,900. 28,800. 28,800. 29,700 29,700. 30,600. 30,600. 31,500. 31,500. 32,400. 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% I In determining eligibility and levels of income, senior citizen applicants may deduct unreimbursed medical and prescription drug expenses and/or veteran's disability compensation when calculating the "Total Income" of the owners. 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