Board of Trustees
Village of Tarrytown
Regular Meeting No. 18
November 19, 2007 8:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Fixell presiding; Trustees Basher, Butler, Hoyt, McGee, McGovern, and Zollo; Village Administrator McCabe; Village Engineer McGarvey; Village Treasurer Hart; Chief of Police Brown; Recreation Supervisor Arduino; Village Attorney Shumejda; Village Clerk Booth
The meeting began with the Pledge to the Flag.
REPORTS
Mayor Fixell reported on the following:
- He wished everyone an upcoming happy and healthy Thanksgiving on behalf of the Board of Trustees.
- The Village’s “Tree Lighting” celebration will take place on Saturday, December 1st at Patriot’s Park at 5 p.m. Along with a visit from Santa, presents, pictures and refreshments will be available. Everybody is invited.
- On Tuesday, December 4th at 1:00 p.m., there will be a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the opening of the addition at the Tarrytown Senior Center. It doubled the size of the center’s main room and was done with the cooperation of the developer of the Ferry Landings development.
Trustee McGee stated that the Warner Library is having its Holiday celebration on December 1st at 5 p.m. following the Village’s Tree Lighting. There will be refreshments and entertainment.
Trustee Basher reported that the Tarrytown Police Department will be hosting the 2007 Holiday Toy Drive for the children of the Hawthorne Foundation. Please donate a new, unwrapped toy/gift and drop it off either at the Tarrytown Police Department or the Tarrytown Senior Center by December 18, 2007.
RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT – ADMINISTRATOR STEPHEN A. MCCABE
Stephen A. McCabe, Village Administrator stated that after 45 years as a manager including 27 years as a public administrator, he concluded that its time to phase into his retirement. By agreement with the Board of Trustees, he will retire as Village Administrator on March 1, 2008. He will then work 3 days a week until retiring completely in January 2009. While working 3 days a week, he will be happy to serve as a Special Assistant to his successor. This arrangement will best serve his situation at this time and he believes will best serve his successor enabling him/her to get off at a good start. Most importantly the arrangement will best serve the interest of the Village of Tarrytown. By working together with the new administrator, they will be able to significantly advance the Board’s agenda in 2008. He thanked the Board for working out this good plan with him and he looks forward to a time of transition and also a time of significant accomplishment. Mayor Fixell stated
on behalf of the Board he would like to thank Steve for all of his good work and he also looks forward to this arrangement to get a lot done in the next year.
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: SPEAKERS HAVE 5 MINUTES BEFORE YIELDING TO THE NEXT PERSON: THEN 3 MINUTES FOR ADDITONAL COMMENTS
Mayor Fixell questioned whether anyone wished to address the Board on any matter. No one appeared.
RESOLUTION APPROVING HOLIDAY METER PARKING REGULATIONS
Trustee Zollo moved, seconded by Trustee Hoyt, and unanimously carried that the following be approved: Approved: 7-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown hereby approves the holiday meter parking program by designating certain parking meters to be covered to allow free parking (with a two-hour limit) from Monday, December 3, 2007 through Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at the following locations: all downtown business district street meters, municipal lots on South Washington Street, McKeel Avenue, Windle Park (Village portion), Neperan Road (Village portion), and South Broadway.
CONSIDERATION OF THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR THE DESIGN OF SCENIC HUDSON RIVERWALK PARK
Trustee Basher moved, seconded by Trustee McGovern, and unanimously carried that the following be approved: Approved: 7-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown hereby approves and authorizes the Village Administrator to execute a contract with RGE Landscape of New York, New York in the amount of $315,000 for design services regarding the construction of Scenic Hudson Riverwalk Park.
RESOLUTION REGARDING A GRANT FOR SCENIC HUDSON RIVERWALK PARK
Trustee McGee moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, and unanimously carried that the following be approved: Approved: 7-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown hereby authorizes the submission of an application to the New York State Department of State/Environmental Protection Fund for funding up to $2,500,000, with a local match of 50% (in-kind services or cash match) for construction of Scenic Hudson Riverwalk Park in accordance with the concept plan prepared for the Village and Scenic Hudson by Quennell Rothschild Landscape Architects dated September 2006.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR A STUDY TO ASSESS THE FEASIBILITY OF JOINT SLEEPY HOLLOW/TARRYTOWN/SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE TARRYTOWNS SHARED SERVICES WITH RESPECT TO PARKS AND RECREATION
Trustee McGee moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, and unanimously carried that the following be approved: Approved: 7-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown hereby authorizes the submission of an application by Tarryown, The Village of Sleepy Hollow, and the School District of the Tarrytowns to the NY State Department of State for funding in the amount of up to $150,000 with a local match of up to $15,000, the match to be shared 40%/Tarrytown, 40%/Sleepy Hollow, 20%/School District of the Tarrytowns from the “shared municipal services initiative” program to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study to assess the viability of replacing the existing Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Parks and Recreation Departments with: a) a joint Recreation Department and b) a joint Parks and Natural Resources Department. Each department’s activities to be integrated with the School District of the
Tarrytowns with respect to mutual utilization of and care of each entities athletic fields and recreation facilities.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE JOINT SUBMISSION OF AN APPLCIATION FOR STATE FUNDING TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSOLIDATING THE TARRYTOWN AND SLEEPY HOLLOW WATER DEPARTMENTS
Trustee Basher moved, seconded by Trustee McGee, and unanimously carried that the following be approved: Approved: 7-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown hereby authorizes the submission of a joint application by the Village of Tarrytown and the Village of Sleepy Hollow for funding up to $100,000, with an up to $10,000 local match shared 50/50% by Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow to the NY State Department of State “shared municipal services initiative” program to conduct a feasibility study with respect to consolidating the Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Water Departments.
RESOLUTION REGARDING A GRANT FOR THE TARRYTOWN LAKES
Trustee Hoyt moved, seconded by Trustee Butler, and unanimously carried that the following be approved: Approved: 7-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown hereby authorizes the submission of an application to the New York State Department of State/Environmental Protection Fund for funding up to $500,000, with a local match of 50% (in-kind services or cash match) for watershed planning, lakes management, and installation of sediment basins.
CONSIDERATION OF AN APPROPRIATON REGARDING THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Trustee Butler moved, seconded by Trustee Hoyt, and unanimously carried that the following be approved: Approved: 7-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown hereby appropriates $6,000 to the Historical Society, Inc. in order to help maintain and preserve the historic Jacob O’Dell house on Grove Street and to provide the community with programs and events.
CONSIDERATION OF AN APPROPRIATION REGARDING SHARING ATHLETIC FIELDS
Trustee McGee moved, seconded by Trustee McGovern, and unanimously carried that the following be approved: Approved: 7-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown hereby approves an appropriation of $2,200 to be joined by appropriations of equal amounts from the Village of Sleepy Hollow and the School District of the Tarrytowns to conduct a study with respect to better organizing for maximum efficiency the shared use of athletic fields by the three entities.
CONSIDERATION OF AN APPROPRIATION TO THE LITTLE GARDENS CLUB OF TARRYTOWN
Trustee Hoyt moved, seconded by Trustee McGovern, and unanimously carried that the following be approved: Approved: 7-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown hereby approves an appropriation of $500.00 in matching funds for a grant to the Little Gardens Club of Tarrytown which hopes to obtain from Principal Financial Foundation a grant in the amount of $1,000 ($500 to be matched by the Little Gardens of Tarrytown) for the purpose of creating a native garden in Neperan Park.
CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH CHARLES A. MANGANERO FOR INSPECTION SERVICES REGARDING THE RELINING OF THE LOH PARK SEWER MAIN
Trustee Butler moved, seconded by Trustee Basher, and unanimously carried that the following be approved: Approved: 7-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown hereby approves a contract with Charles A. Manganero for inspection services regarding the relining of the Loh Park sewer main in the amount of $6,500.
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR NIKKO CONSTRUCTION FOR PHASE 2 OF THE NEW VILLAGE HALL/POLICE HEADQUARTERS/COURT PROJECT
Trustee Zollo moved, seconded by Trustee McGovern, and unanimously carried that the following be approved: Approved: 7-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown hereby approves change order #1 for Nikko Construction for Phase 2 of the new Village Hall/Police Headquarters/Court project in the amount of $60,061.40.
APPOINTMENT OF A POLICE OFFICER – PATRICK T. DUMSER
Trustee Basher moved, seconded by Trustee Hoyt, and unanimously carried that the following be approved: Approved: 7-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees hereby appoints Patrick T. Dumser, 34B Miller Hill Road, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 to the position of Police Officer Grade II at an annual salary of $69,616 effective November 20, 2007. Said appointment is made pursuant to approval of the Westchester County Department of Human Resources and is subject to all applicable Civil Service Rules and Regulations including a mandatory probationary period of not less than twelve (12) weeks or more than fifty-two (52) weeks.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON OCTOBER 30, 2007
Trustee Zollo moved, seconded by Trustee McGovern, and unanimously carried that the following be approved: Approved: 7-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown hereby approves the minutes of the special meeting of the Board of Trustees held on October 30, 2007 as submitted by the Village Clerk.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2007
Trustee Basher moved, seconded by Trustee McGee, and unanimously carried that the following be approved: Approved: 7-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown hereby approves the minutes of the Executive Session of the Board of Trustees held on November 5, 2007 as submitted by the Village Clerk.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2007
Trustee McGovern moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, and unanimously carried that the following be approved: Approved: 7-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown hereby approves the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees held on November 5, 2007 as submitted by the Village Clerk.
APPROVAL OF AUDITED VOUCHERS #9
Trustee Basher moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, and unanimously carried that the following resolution be approved:
RESOLVED: The following Abstract bearing No. 9, dated November 19, 2007 containing Vouchers No. 001885 through No. 002048 is hereby ordered paid in the
following amounts as presented:
General $ 128,010.22
Water 115,703.15
Capital 1,832,334.56
Library 8,549.03
Trust & Agency 107,334.01
Total $ 2,191,930.97
The Board was polled all voting “aye” with the exception of Trustee McGee who abstained from Voucher Numbers 001938 and 002034 and Trustee Hoyt who abstained from Voucher Numbers 001887, 002023, 002038, 001999, 002046, and 001959. Motion carried 7-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Basher moved, seconded by Trustee Hoyt, and unanimously carried, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
Carol A. Booth
Village Clerk
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