Board of Trustees
Village of Tarrytown
Regular Meeting No. 23
December 1, 2008 8:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Fixell presiding; Trustees Butler, Hoyt, McGee, McGovern and Zollo; Village Administrator Blau; Village Treasurer Hart; Village Attorney Shumejda; and Village Clerk Booth
ABSENT: Trustee Basher
The meeting began with the Pledge to the Flag.
REPORTS
Mayor Fixell reported on the following:
- Our board meeting tonight is going out live on both Cablevision and Verizon channels. We welcome our home viewers to our board meetings.
- The Village Annual “Tree Lighting” will be held this Saturday, December 6th at Patriot’s Park at 5:00 p.m. A visit from Santa and refreshments will be offered.
This year, we have strung new L.E.D. blue lights on the tree that are energy efficient and hope that they will look great. He thanked the members for their diligent work on the lighting committee. The committee members are Trustees Becky McGovern, Mary McGee, Bobby Hoyt and residents Louise Lambert and Patricia Pinckney.
Trustee McGee stated that after the tree lighting ceremony, the Warner Library will be hosting entertainment and refreshments. She welcomes all to come and enjoy.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND CHAPTER 305, THE ZONING CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF TARRYTOWN
Trustee Zollo moved, seconded by Trustee McGovern and unanimously carried that the public hearing be opened.
Mayor Fixell questioned whether anyone wished to address the Board on this matter. No one appeared.
Trustee Zollo moved, seconded by Trustee Hoyt, and unanimously carried that the public hearing be closed.
Trustee McGovern moved, seconded by Trustee Butler, and unanimously carried that the following be approved: Approved: 6-0
The Board must approve the SEQRA resolution prior to amending the Code.
Resolution re: SEQR Determination Adoption of Amendments to the Code of the Village of Tarrytown, Chapter 305, Zoning
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown reviewed the proposed zoning amendments at its work sessions on September 10, 2008; October 1, 2008; and October 15, 2008; and fully discussed the potential impacts resulting from the proposed revisions; and
WHEREAS, a notice of public hearing was published in the Journal News on October 24, 2008, and
WHEREAS, public hearings were held for the proposed action on November 3, 2008; November 17, 2008 and December 1, 2008 with a legal quorum was present throughout the meetings, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown reviewed a full Environmental Assessment Form (“EAF”) prepared and filed on behalf of the Village
by its consultants, BFJ Planning, relative to the proposed action, which was the subject of public comment at the November 3, 2008; November 17, 2008 and December 1, 2008 Board meetings; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown is the only agency which has approval authority over the Proposed Action, and is therefore the Lead Agency for the Proposed Action and
WHEREAS, based on the information contained in the EAF, the proposed action is
a Type 1 action under SEQRA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. In accordance with Article 8 of the State Environmental Conservation Law and 6NYCRR Part 617, including without limitations the criteria set forth in 6 NYCRR Part 617.7(c) and based upon review of the Environmental Assessment Form and all other materials that were prepared for the Proposed Action, the Village Board of Trustees hereby determines that Proposed Action will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment, as set forth in the “Negative Declaration” attached hereto and hereby adopts a Negative Declaration.
2. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown hereby adopts Local Law No. 18 of 2008.
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD. SPEAKERS HAVE FIVE (5) MINUTES BEFORE YIELDING TO THE NEXT SPEAKER; THEN THREE (3) MINUTES FOR ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
Mayor Fixell questioned whether anyone wished to address the Board on any matter. No one appeared.
AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING – ROUTE 9 TRAFFIC SIGNALS
Trustee Zollo moved, seconded by Trustee McGovern, and unanimously carried that the following be approved: Approved: 6-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown hereby authorizes the Village Administrator to execute all necessary Agreements, certifications or reimbursement requests for Federal Aid and/or applicable Marchiselli Aid on behalf of the Village of Tarrytown with the New York State Department of Transportation in connection with the advancement of approval of the Project and providing for the administration of the Project and the municipalities first instance funding of project costs and permanent funding of the local share of federal-aid eligible Project costs and all Project costs within appropriations therefore that are not so eligible.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be filed with the New York State Commissioner of Transportation by attaching it to any necessary Agreement in connection with the Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
BUDGET TRANSFER
Trustee McGovern moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, and unanimously carried that the following be approved: Approved: 6-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown hereby authorizes the following budget modification for the fiscal year June 1, 2008 to May
31, 2009. Transfer from the Contingency Account A.1990.450 $63,000 to the Village Engineers personnel line A.1440.101.
FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERSHIP CHANGES
Trustee McGovern moved, seconded by Trustee Butler and unanimously carried that the following be tabled: Approved to table: 6 - 0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown approves the following Fire Department personnel changes recommended at the November 19, 2008 Board of Fire Wardens meeting: Membership: Miguel Valle and Paul Capello were approved for active membership of Riverside Hose Co.; Joe Daley was removed from out-of-town status from Hope Hose Co.; Kevin Kenyon was dropped from active membership from Conqueror Hook and Ladder Co. Drivers: Bill Logan Jr. was approved as driver of Tower Ladder 78 Washington Engine; and Vincent Felicino Jr. was approved as a driver of Engine 80 Riverside Hose Co.
2009 RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Trustee Hoyt moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, and unanimously carried that the following be approved: Approved: 6-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to file an application for funds from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in accordance with the provisions of the Recreational Trails Program, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, and upon approval of said request to enter into and execute a project agreement with the State for such financial assistance.
SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING
Trustee Butler moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, and unanimously carried that the following be approved: Approved: 6-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby schedule a
Public Hearing for the meeting of December 15, 2008, to hear and consider amendments to the Code of the Village of Tarrytown, Chapter 305, Section 14, Special Setbacks, Subsection C.(2).
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON NOVEMBER 17, 2008
Trustee McGovern moved, seconded by Trustee McGee that the following be approved. Motion carried, all voting “aye” with exception of Trustee Zollo who abstained. Approved: 5-0
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 17, 2008 as submitted by the Village Clerk.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON NOVEMBER 6, 2008
Trustee Hoyt moved, seconded by Trustee McGovern that the following be approved. Motion carried, all voting “aye” with exception of Trustees Butler and McGee who abstained. Approved: 4-0
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 November 6, 2008 as submitted by the Village Administrator.
APPROVAL OF AUDITED VOUCHERS NO. 002171 THROUGH NO. 002296
Trustee Hoyt moved, seconded by Trustee McGovern, and unanimously carried that the following be approved: Approved: 6-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown hereby approves the audited vouchers No. 002171 through No. 002296, is hereby ordered paid in the following amounts as presented:
General $ 123,238.14
Water 19,061.11
Capital 252,365.43
Library 3,008.38
Trust & Agency 176,458.42
Total $ 574,131.48
The Board was polled all voting “aye” with the exception of Trustee McGee who abstained from Voucher Numbers 002218, 002258, 002259 and 002284 and Trustee Hoyt who abstained from Voucher Number 002290. Motion carried. 6-0
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Zollo moved, seconded by Trustee Hoyt and unanimously carried, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
Carol A. Booth
Village Clerk
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