Board of Trustees
Village of Tarrytown
Regular Meeting No. 1
April 5, 2010 8:15 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Fixell presiding; Trustees Basher, Butler, Hoyt, McGee, McGovern, and Zollo; Administrator Blau; Treasurer Hart; Village Attorney Shumejda; Village Clerk Booth
MOMENT OF SILENCE – WILLIAM LUNEY
Mayor Fixell requested a moment of silence for former Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals who passed away on Saturday, April 5th. Bill served as the Chairman of the Village of Tarrytown Zoning Board of Appeals for over 20 years. The Tarrytown Board of Trustees would like to extend their deepest sympathy to the Luney family.
REPORTS
Mayor Fixell thanked all our volunteers on the committees, councils and boards that they serve on. These people spend an enormous amount of time and effort doing work for the Village and making this a wonderful place to live. We couldn’t do it without them. He again thanked all the volunteers as well as all the employees.
Trustee Basher thanked the residents of Tarrytown for entrusting him to another term as Village Trustee. It’s a position he does not take lightly and he appreciates everyone’s support.
Trustee McGee also thanked the community for entrusting her to another term as Village Trustee. She also announced on Saturday and Sunday, April 17th and 18th, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., the semi-annual Book Sale at the Warner Library will be held. This is sponsored by the Friends of the Warner Library and it is a major source of funding for the programs that are conducted by the library. She hopes everyone will come out.
Trustee Hoyt also thanked the community for entrusting him to another term as Village Trustee. He also stated that the Recreation Department is now accepting applications for our Day Camp, Sports Camp and Tot Camp. For more information, please call 631-8347.
PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR AND DISCUSS THE VILLAGE’S TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011
Trustee Basher moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, and unanimously carried, that the hearing be opened.
Administrator Blau stated that the tentative budget and his budget message are on our web site. The tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 includes General Fund appropriations of $20,080,610 and non-property tax revenues of $5,748,301. Appropriations in the tentative budget for the General Fund have increased by $352,384 or 1.78% from the budget for Fiscal Year 2009-2010. Non-property tax revenues and surplus increased by $420,301 or 7.65% from the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year. The transfer of funds from the Water Fund accounts for 95% of the non-property tax revenue increase. The tentative budget provides for a decrease in the amount of appropriations to be raised by the real estate tax levy of $12,590, or .087% from the current Fiscal Year; however, due to the decrease in the assessment
role of $1,690,270, which equates to $409,045 in tax dollars, the decrease in the amount of appropriations is levied against a lower tax base prompting an ultimate increase in the actual tax rate. These numbers generate a proposed tax rate of $247.90 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, up from $242.00. This proposed tax rate equates to a tax rate increase of 2.44%. The Village has reviewed proposed tax increases associated with tentative budgets back to Fiscal Year 1995-1996 and this proposed tax rate increase is the lowest in the past fifteen years. The tentative budget for the Water Fund provides for appropriations and revenues of $3,130,492, an increase of $159,701 (5.3%) from the budget for FY 09-10. The increase in the Water Fund budget is attributable to the transfer from the Water Fund to the General Fund that is included in this tentative budget. Absent the transfer, the Water Fund would have experienced a decrease in appropriations of $240,299. The operational decrease
in the Water Fund can be attributed to a decrease in costs associated with water purchases. The tentative budget for the Library Fund increased by $13,872, which equates to a .9% increase from last year’s budget. However, the amount to be provided by the Village of Tarrytown actually decreased by $41,527 in the tentative budget based upon the new contract for library services between Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown. The two Villages provide 91.7% of the funding for the library.
Mayor Fixell thanked Administrator Blau and Treasurer Hart for the tremendous work they did on the budget in a very tough time to come in with this low of an increase and preserving our services.
Lori Semeraro, 205 Martling Avenue stated the following:
- She thought the office supplies budget line of $83,900 was high for just office supplies.
- She also thought the subscriptions, dues and memberships budget line of $27,700 was also high.
- Many municipalities and school districts are renegotiating salaries and she asked the Board if they have looked into that to see if a savings could come from this area. Mayor Fixell stated that there are discussions going on with the unions. We may be able to make some changes that may garnish us some
savings. Ms. Semeraro also asked about salary increases for non-union employees and Mayor Fixell stated that everything is under consideration.
Trustee Hoyt moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, and unanimously carried, that the hearing be continued to the next regular meeting to be held on April 19, 2010.
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
Lori Semeraro, 205 Martling Avenue asked the following:
- Can we spend PEG money to update the video equipment that is used to record the meetings?
- Have we looked into the posting of the video recordings of the meetings on our web site?
Administrator Blau affirmed that you can use PEG money for video equipment and that we are currently in discussion with the Communications Committee on both topics.
- Does the Board plan to post video recordings of the work sessions on our web site? Mayor Fixell stated that the Board has not discussed that.
- Has the new fire truck for Riverside been ordered?
Administrator Blau stated that it has not been ordered. The Board has re-bid the fire truck and we received 5 bids. All 5 bids were less than the single bid that was received last time. Those bids are now being reviewed by the truck company and by the consultant and based upon their recommendation; we will bring this matter back to the Board of Trustees to award a bid.
- Have we applied for a grant for parks equipment specifically that can be used for disabled individuals? She knows there are specific grants out there.
Administrator Blau stated that a grant specifically for ADA park equipment
has not been looked into; however, some of the proposed Patriots Park equipment seems to be ADA accessible. He will speak to the grant writer on this subject matter.
WATER ARREARS
Trustee Hoyt moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be approved: Approved: 7-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown hereby authorizes the Village Treasurer to include all water arrears for the period from March 30, 2009 through March 29, 2010 on the General Village Tax levy for the Fiscal Year June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2011.
AGREEMENT FOR A WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM WITH PUBLIC SECTOR HR CONSULTANTS
Trustee Basher moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be approved: Approved: 7-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby approve the Workplace Violence Prevention Program prepared by Public Sector HR Consultants as the official Workplace Violence Prevention Program for the Village of Tarrytown.
AGREEMENT – THIRD FRIDAY
Trustee Zollo moved, seconded by Trustee Basher, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be approved: Approved: 7-0
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown does hereby authorize and direct the Village Administrator to execute an agreement with A Nu Toy Store, 36.5 Main Street, Tarrytown, New York and Web Sight Marketing, Inc., 51 Cottage Place, Tarrytown, New York, in the amount of $12,000 for providing the services necessary to operate and manage Third Friday for the period from April through November 2010.
FINANCING RESOLUTION – EMERGENCY WORK AT CROTON AQUEDUCT CONNECTION
Trustee Basher moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be approved: Approved: 7-0
WHEREAS, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has scheduled a series of long term shutdowns of the Catskill Aqueduct commencing in October of 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Catskill Aqueduct is the primary source of potable water for the water
customers in the Village of Tarrytown; and
WHEREAS, the Croton Aqueduct serves as the back-up source of potable water for the water customers in the Village of Tarrytown; and
WHEREAS, the DEP has informed the water suppliers that utilize the Croton Aqueduct as their back-up water source that there will be a shutdown of the Croton Aqueduct prior to the shutdown of the Catskill Aqueduct which provides those water suppliers the opportunity to replace and/or repair equipment in the shafts where the water is provided to the water suppliers; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tarrytown’s connection to the Croton Aqueduct, known as Shaft 10, is 55 years old and the equipment servicing the shaft, the pump and motor, are also 55 years old; and
WHEREAS, replacing the equipment in the shaft will reduce the likelihood of a system break down which would leave the Village’s water customers without an adequate water supply; and
WHEREAS, the DEP has agreed that they will pay for all labor associated with the work provided the water supplier purchases the necessary equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Croton Aqueduct shutdown was scheduled for July 2010 and was moved up to May 10, 2010, thereby shortening the window for decision making by the various water suppliers; and
WHEREAS, based thereon staff met with the Board of Trustees on January 27, 2010 and the Board of Trustees, with the knowledge that a decision had to be made in order purchase the equipment and to assure delivery thereof in conjunction with the dates of the Croton Aqueduct shutdown, authorized Village staff to move forward with the replacement project.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees does hereby authorize an expenditure of up to $346,000 for the replacement of equipment in the Croton Aqueduct shaft serving the Village of Tarrytown; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that financing for this project shall be provided pursuant to a future bond resolution.
APPOINTMENT OF LEAD MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Trustee McGovern moved, seconded by Trustee McGee, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be approved: Approved: 7-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown hereby appoints Martin Anniccherico Jr. to the full-time position of Lead Maintenance Mechanic, Step 5, effective the date of Barry Tompkins retirement at an annual salary of $80,652 subject to all Civil Service rules and regulations.
TAX CERTIORARI – CRESCENT ASSOCIATES, LLC, 155 WHITE PLAINS ROAD
Trustee Zollo moved, seconded by Trustee Hoyt, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be approved: Approved: 7-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown does hereby approve the tax certiorari settlement with Crescent Associates, LLC, 155 White Plains Road, Sheet 20, Block 2, Lot 2, as outlined in the Village Attorney’s memorandum dated March 13, 2010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that financing for this tax certiorari settlement may be provided pursuant to a future bond authorization.
TAX CERTIORARI – COUNTY HOMES LLC, TAPPAN HILL
Trustee Basher moved, seconded by Trustee McGovern, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be approved: Approved: 7-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown does hereby approve the tax certiorari settlement with County Homes LLC, Tappan Hill, Sheet 19B, Block 124, Lots 11-15; Block 123, Lots 6-16; Block 122, Lots 35-42, 44, 45 & 48, as outlined in the Village Attorney’s memorandum dated March 13, 2010.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that financing for this tax certiorari settlement may be provided pursuant to a future bond authorization.
SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING
Trustee Basher moved, seconded by Trustee McGovern, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be approved: Approved: 7-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown does hereby schedule a Public Hearing for the regular meeting of April 19, 2010 to hear and discuss a proposed amendment to the Code of the Village of Tarrytown, Chapter 139, Electrical Standards by eliminating specific companies serving as Electrical Inspectors from the Chapter and eliminating the Board of Electrical Control.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON MARCH 15, 2010
Trustee McGovern moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution 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 March 15, 2010, as submitted by the Village Clerk.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON DECEMBER 7, 2009
Trustee McGovern moved, seconded by Trustee McGee, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution 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 December 7, 2009, as submitted by the Village Clerk.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE PLANNING BOARD HELD ON MARCH 1, 2010
Trustee Zollo moved, seconded by Trustee McGovern, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution 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 and the Planning Board held on March 1, 2010, as submitted by the Village Clerk.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON MARCH 24, 2010
Trustee Hoyt moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, that the following be approved. Motion carried, all voting “aye” with the exception of Trustee McGee who abstained. Approved: 4-0
Trustee Hoyt moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, that the following resolution be approved. Motion carried, all voting “aye” with the exception of Mayor Fixell, Trustees Butler and McGee 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 March 24, 2010, as submitted by the Village Administrator.
APPROVAL OF AUDITED VOUCHERS NO. 003494 THROUGH NO. 003751
Trustee Zollo moved, seconded by Trustee Hoyt, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be approved: Approved: 7-0
BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Audited Vouchers No. 003494 through No. 003751 and is hereby ordered paid in the following amounts:
General $ 350,329.27
Water 21,542.17
Capital 68,203.72
Library 8,404.51
Trust & Agency 2,878.91
Total $ 451,358.58
The Board was polled all voting “aye” with the exception of Trustee McGee who
abstained from Voucher Numbers 003620, 003531, 003652, 003733, and 003734 and Trustee Hoyt who abstained from Voucher Numbers 003497 and 003502. Motion carried. 7-0
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Hoyt moved, seconded by Trustee Basher, and unanimously carried, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Carol A. Booth
Village Clerk
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