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Village Board of Trustees Minutes 10/17/2011
                                                                        Board of Trustees
                                                                Village of Tarrytown
                                                                Regular Meeting No. 18
                                                                October 17, 2011  8:00 p.m.

PRESENT:  Mayor Fixell presiding; Trustees Basher, Butler, Hoyt, McGee, McGovern and Zollo; Administrator Blau; Treasurer Hart; Village Attorney Shumejda; and Village Clerk Booth

The meeting began with the Pledge to the Flag.

REPORTS

Trustee Zollo stated the following:
  • Yesterday, October 16, 2011, 72 firefighters who died in the line of duty during 2010 were remembered at the 30th Annual National Fallen Firefighter’s Memorial Service held at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.  Among 7 firefighters from New York who died in the line of duty during 2010 whose names were added to the National Fallen Fire- fighters’ Memorial was that of Tarrytown Firefighter John Kelly who paid the ultimate price by giving his life while attempting to rescue his friend and fellow firefighter Anthony Ruggiero, Jr. on Labor Day, September 6, 2010.  John’s act of heroism will be forever recognized and memorialized on a local and national level.
  • The Westchester County Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service will take place on Sunday, October 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services, Fire Training Center at 4 Dana Road in Valhalla.   Firefighter John Kelly will be honored and recognized.
Trustee McGovern, stated that this Saturday, October 22nd, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Environmental Science Club at Sleepy Hollow High School is having a Recycling Drive.  You can bring your computers, printers, shredders, speakers, scanners, digital cameras, iPods, toners, and household electronics to recycle at no cost.  They will accept televisions for a $5.00 fee.  The proceeds from the recycling will go to the high school.  She encourages people to participate.

Trustee Hoyt stated the following:
  • This past Saturday, we had our annual Scarecrow Making event and it was a great success.  Approximately 200 people participated; creating 160 scarecrows.  
  • On Saturday, October 29th, the Village will hold its 10th Annual Halloween Parade.  For more information and/or to register, please call the Recreation Department at 631-8347.  
Mayor Fixell stated that the state and federal government have renewed the Tappan Zee Bridge Replacement project and it is on a fast track for approval.  There will be two Public Scoping Briefings on the proposed infrastructure improvements for the Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing project.  The first briefing will be held at Doubletree Hotel on Tuesday, October 25th, open house is from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., presentations at 5:00 p.m. and repeated at 7:00 p.m.  The second briefing will be held in Rockland County at the Palisades Center Adler Room on Thursday, October 27th at the same times.

VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

As of October 4th, the Village Hall solar panel array is producing its own electricity.  Con Edison connected the new meter that enables the Village to register the production of electricity on the meter.  We are awaiting Con Edison to hook up a similar meter at the Senior Center so that solar panel array can produce electricity.

Tattoo Parlors – During the public hearings regarding Tattoo Parlors, there was discussion as to what entity would confirm to the Village that a tattoo parlor was in compliance with the Rockland County law regulating Tattoo Parlors.  It had been noted that the Village intended to utilize the services of the Rockland County Health Department or a consultant with expertise in the area of health regulations.  At the last Board meeting, Ms. Semeraro correctly noted that she had contacted the Rockland County Health Department and they had informed her that they could not perform this service.  Last week I contacted the Rockland County Health Department and discussed this issue with them and I am pleased to report that the person who performs this function in Rockland County is now able and willing to perform this service for us as an outside consultant.

Accessing Board meetings from the website – I will be processing an application with a company that will host the Village’s Board of Trustees and Planning Board meetings.  It is my hope that the system will be operational prior to the next Board meeting.

Question posed at last meeting regarding the cost to date to perform modifications at Riverside Hose to enable the new fire truck to fit into the firehouse.  The only work that has been done to date is to add some asphalt to Franklin Street in front of the firehouse.  The cost has been approximately for ¼ ton of asphalt, which is $25 and a ½ hour of work for a laborer ($ 29.25/hr.) and a motor equipment operator ($31.94).  Thus, the total cost to date is $55.60.

Retainage basin at Briarcliff Manor pump station – the basin was designed to constantly have water in the basin.  During heavy rains, the water fills the pond and slowly flows into the lakes.  The pipes from the basin into the lake are toward the top of the basin.  The Village will be addressing possible mosquito issues with Briarcliff Manor now so that we will be prepared come next spring.

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

Carole Griffiths, 251 Martling Avenue, TEAC Chairperson, stated that they held their 4th Annual Eco-Fair and it was a great success.  She thanked the Village, the Board, Administrator Blau and Recreation Supervisor Arduino for all their support.  We had representatives from the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns.  The schools are doing great things on environmental issues.  She also thanked Trustee Butler for his continued support.

John Stiloski, 54 Walnut Street, asked questions regarding whether Administrator Blau knew Peter Korn.  Mayor Fixell stated that Peter Korn was hired briefly to be the hearing officer for Mr. Weaver’s hearing.  When the board discovered that he knew the Village Administrator, we decided not to hire him.  He was not hired.  We then hired George Fifideo, who Mr. Blau did not know.
Mr. Stiloski asked how the independent investigation could be fair if the person who did the investigation has worked for the Village since 1999.  He doesn’t believe it was independent.

Diane Tuohy, 11 Storm Street, asked if the Board would consider another independent investigation.  Mayor Fixell stated that he sent the petition request for an investigation to the Attorney General, the District Attorney and other agencies and if they deem it appropriate, they will do an investigation.  We believe that the investigation that was done that led to the hearing for Mr. Weaver was done in an independent fashion by a separate attorney who is not on staff or retainer.  He has done work for the Village, but he had legal responsibilities to conduct a fully independent investigation.

Steve Wilgermein, 330 S. Broadway, stated that he feels that the Board is more worried about litigation and law suits than finding out the truth and doing the right thing.  Last September 20th, he stated that Mr. Blau should be removed; today he wants to go on record saying that Mr. Shumejda should also be removed.  

John Stiloski, 54 Walnut Street, asked Mr. Shumejda if he sees it a problem that an attorney who has worked for the village since 1999 investigated Mr. Blau.

Laura Copeland, Fairview Avenue, believes members of the public have a right to voice their opinions, have a right to ask tough questions and they have a right to have them answered in a reasonable time, but she doesn’t think they have a right to bully public officials.  She thinks the Board has the right to stop that kind of bullying.  She thinks the attacks on public officials, the signs, the vans and the bullying are bad for the Village.  She thinks they are inflammatory, perpetuating hurt and hate to no constructive end.  She doesn’t believe the vast majority of Tarrytown agrees with the attacks and she would wager that the vast majority do not agree with either the content or the method.   She hopes the Board can take courage from that fact and continue to do your jobs in the best way that you can.

Diane Tuohy, 11 Storm Street, stated that she has always maintained herself like a lady and if she wants to ask a question, she will.

Lori Semeraro, 205 Marlting Avenue, stated the following:
  • When will the fencing or guide rail be installed by the water basin near the Briarcliff Pump Station?  Administrator Blau stated that they did put them on notice, but he will find out about the guide rail.
  • She asked what the amount of debt the Village has.  Treasurer Hart stated approximately $45 million after tonight’s bond resolution is approved.
  • She asked who would get the revenue from taxi driver tickets now that they are being licensed by Westchester County TLC.   Administrator Blau stated that if there was a violation by a taxi driver and the County issues the ticket, the County would get the money.  If we issue the ticket, we would we get 25% of it.  
Charlotte, Sheldon Avenue, stated that she has just moved to Tarrytown and she is very happy here.  She stated that the fire horn frightens her children.  She heard that there has been discussion on this topic and she wanted to know the status.  Mayor Fixell stated that a decision has not been made, but there are ongoing discussions on the topic.  She stated in France, firefighters get notice about a fire via cell phones.  If there was an electrical block out, then the city’s siren would go off.  Their sirens were tested every Wednesday to make sure the sirens were working.

Martin Hauser, 17A Windle Park, stated that if the firefighters feel that they need the fire horn that is good enough for him.  He sleeps soundly at night knowing that he is being protected by the volunteer firefighters.

Eleanor Miscioscia, Storm Street, stated the following:
  • The fire whistle is a part of Tarrytown.  That is the way they are informed about a fire and she doesn’t think it should change.
  • In response to the statement that the majority of people in town don’t feel that way about the bullying of the elected officials and staff,  the majority of the people in Tarrytown don’t know how the  Kelly and Ruggiero families feel, so no one can make a statement like that.
Bob Casarella, 36 Washington Street, senses that there is stalling going on.  The families want accountability and straight answers.

Carole Griffiths, 251 Martling Avenue, stated that she has worked with Mr. Blau and Mr. Shumejda and she feels that they do a great job for the Village.  She feels that this is a Village that tries to solve problems together in a rational way.  Those signs send a different impression how to solve problems.  Shouting and screaming is bullying and that is not how to get things done.  These tactics are dividing the Village and that is not what we want.

Maureen Kelly Chebetar, Sleepy Hollow resident, stated that she is not getting answers and feels that things are being covered up.

Trustee Butler stated that with regard to the fire whistle, maybe the Fire Chief should come to a meeting and explain why the fire whistle is important.

Charlotte, Sheldon Avenue, understands that the fire whistle is a part of the Village of Tarrytown but she feels that maybe there could be a solution where the whistle doesn’t ring as often or as loud or maybe have it moved a few blocks so not to disturb the nearest neighbors.  

Trustee Hoyt stated that the Fire Chief is bringing it up with the Board of Fire Wardens to discuss and maybe come up with different solutions, but the fire horn is not going to be eliminated.

Eleanor Miscioscia, Storm Street, stated that children should learn what the fire whistle is about and maybe they won’t be so frightened by it.

BOND RESOLUTION, DATED OCTOBER 17, 2011, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $2,200,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT SERIAL BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF TARRYTOWN, COUNTY OF
WESTCHESTER, STATE OF NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FINANCE LAW, TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF THE PAYMENT OF JUDGMENTS AND SETTLED CLAIMS RESULTING FROM  TAX CERTIORARI
PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT PURSUANT TO ARTICLE SEVEN OF THE NEW YORK REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW

Trustee Basher moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be approved:  Approved: 7-0

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown (the “Village”), located in the County of Westchester, in the State of New York (the “State”), hereby determines that it is in the public interest of the Village to authorize the financing of the costs of the payment of judgments and settled claims resulting from tax certiorari proceedings brought pursuant to Article 7 of the New York Real Property Tax Law, including any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto, at a total cost not to exceed $2,200,000, all in accordance with the Local Finance Law;

WHEREAS, the total amount of judgments and settled claims resulting from tax certiorari proceedings to be paid by the Village is more than five per centum of the real property tax levy of the Village to be levied for its municipal purposes for the year in which such payments are to be made;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown, County of Westchester, State of New York, as follows:

        Section 1.      There is hereby authorized to be issued serial bonds of the School District in the aggregate principal amount of up to $2,200,000, pursuant to the Local Finance Law, in order to finance the costs of the payment of judgments and settled claims resulting from tax certiorari proceedings brought pursuant to Article 7 of the New York Real Property Tax Law, including any preliminary and incidental costs related thereto (the “Project”).
        Section 2.      It is hereby determined that the Project is a specific object or purpose described in subdivision 33-a of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law and that the period of probable usefulness of the Project is twenty (20) years.  The serial bonds authorized herein shall have a maximum maturity of twenty (20) years computed from the earlier of (a) the date of the first issue of serial bonds authorized herein, or (b) the date of the first issue of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds.
        Section 3.      The Board of Trustees of the Village has ascertained and hereby states that (a) the estimated maximum cost of the Project is $2,200,000; (b) except as set forth on the financial records of the Village Treasurer, no money has heretofore been authorized to be applied to the payment of the costs of the Project; (c) the Board of Trustees of the Village plans to finance the costs of the Project from (i) the proceeds of the serial bonds authorized herein, or from the proceeds of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of such serial bonds and (ii) certain other funds of the Village; (d) the maturity of the obligations authorized herein shall be in excess of five (5) years; and (e) on or before the expenditure of moneys to pay for any costs of the Project for which proceeds of such obligations are to be applied to reimburse the Village, the Board of Trustees of the Village took “official action” for federal income tax purposes to authorize capital financing of such item.
        Section 4.      Subject to the terms and conditions of this bond resolution and the Local Finance Law, including the provisions of Sections 21.00, 30.00, 50.00 and 56.00 to 60.00, inclusive, the power to authorize serial bonds as authorized herein, and bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, including renewals thereof, the power to prescribe the terms, form and contents of such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, and the power to issue, sell and deliver such serial bonds and such bond anticipation notes, are hereby delegated to the Village Treasurer, as the chief fiscal officer of the Village.  The Village Treasurer is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Village, all serial bonds authorized herein and all bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, and the Village Clerk is hereby authorized to affix the seal of the Village (or attach a facsimile thereof) on all such serial bonds and bond anticipation notes and to attest such seal.  Each interest coupon, if any, representing interest payable on such serial bonds shall be authenticated by the manual or facsimile signature of the Village Treasurer.
        Section 5.      Each of the serial bonds authorized by this bond resolution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law.  The faith and credit of the Village are hereby and shall be irrevocably pledged for the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on all obligations authorized and issued pursuant to this bond resolution as the same shall become due.
        Section 6.      When this bond resolution takes effect, the Village Clerk shall cause the same, or a summary thereof, to be published together with a notice in substantially the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law in the Journal News, a newspaper having a general circulation in the Village.  The validity of the serial bonds authorized by this bond resolution, and of bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the issuance of such serial bonds, may be contested only if such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose, or class of object or purpose, for which the Village is not authorized to expend money, or the provisions of law which should be complied with as of the date of the publication of this bond resolution, or a summary thereof, are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty (20) days after the date of such publication, or if such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution of the State.
        Section 7.      Prior to the issuance of the obligations authorized herein, the Board of Trustees of the Village shall comply with all applicable provisions prescribed in Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, all regulations promulgated thereunder by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and all applicable Federal laws and regulations in connection with environmental quality review relating to the Project (collectively, the “environmental compliance proceedings”).  In the event that any of the environmental compliance proceedings are not completed, or require amendment or modification subsequent to the date of adoption of this bond resolution, the Board of Trustees of the Village will re-adopt, amend or modify this bond resolution prior to the issuance of the obligations authorized herein upon the advice of bond counsel.  It is hereby determined by the Board of Trustees of the Village that the Project constitutes a “Type II Action” under the regulations of the State of New York promulgated pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act which, as such, will not have a significant effect on the environment.
        Section 8.      The Village hereby declares its intention to issue the obligations authorized herein to finance the costs of the Project.  The Village covenants for the benefit of the holders of the obligations authorized herein that it will not make any use of the proceeds of such obligations, any funds reasonably expected to be used to pay the principal of or interest on such obligations or any other funds of the Village, and will not make any use of the Project which would cause the interest on such obligations to become subject to Federal income taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) (except for the federal alternative minimum tax imposed on corporations by section 55 of the Code), or subject the Village to any penalties under section 148 of the Code, and that it will not take any action or omit to take any action with respect to such obligations, the proceeds thereof or the Project financed thereby, if such action or omission would cause the interest on such obligations to become subject to Federal income taxation under the Code (except for the federal alternative minimum tax imposed on corporations by section 55 of the Code), or subject the Village to any penalties under section 148 of the Code.  The foregoing covenants shall remain in full force and effect notwithstanding the defeasance of the serial bonds authorized herein or any other provisions hereof until the date which is sixty (60) days after the final maturity date or earlier prior redemption date thereof.  The proceeds of any obligations authorized herein may be applied to reimburse expenditures or commitments of the Village made with respect to the Project on or after a date which is not more than sixty (60) days prior to the date of adoption of this bond resolution by the Village.
        Section 9.      For the benefit of the holders and beneficial owners from time to time of the obligations authorized herein, the Village agrees in accordance with and as an obligated person with respect to the obligations under Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Rule”), to provide or cause to be provided such financial information and operating data, financial statements and notices, in such manner, as may be required for purposes of the Rule.  In order to describe and specify certain terms of the Village’s continuing disclosure agreement for that purpose, and thereby to implement that agreement, including provisions for enforcement, amendment and termination, the Village Treasurer is authorized and directed to sign and deliver, in the name and on behalf of the Village, the commitment authorized by subsection 6(c) of the Rule (the “Commitment”) to be placed on file with the Village Clerk, which shall constitute the continuing disclosure agreement made by the Village for the benefit of holders and beneficial owners of the obligations authorized herein in accordance with the Rule, with any changes or amendments that are not inconsistent with this bond resolution and not substantially adverse to the Village and that are approved by the Village Treasurer on behalf of the Village, all of which shall be conclusively evidenced by the signing of the Commitment or amendments thereto.  The agreement formed collectively by this paragraph and the Commitment, shall be the Village’s continuing disclosure agreement for purposes of the Rule, and its performance shall be subject to the availability of funds and their annual appropriation to meet the costs the Village would be required to incur to perform thereunder.  The Village Treasurer is further authorized and directed to establish procedures in order to ensure compliance by the Village with its continuing disclosure agreement, including the timely provision of information and notices.  Prior to making any filing in accordance with the agreement or providing notice of the occurrence of any material event, the Village Treasurer shall consult with, as appropriate, the Village Attorney and bond counsel or other qualified independent special counsel to the Village and shall be entitled to rely upon any legal advice provided by the Village Attorney or such bond counsel or other qualified independent special counsel in determining whether a filing should be made.
        Section 10.     This bond resolution will take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Board of Trustees of the Village.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE GREATER GREENBURGH PLANNING AREA ALL HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN

Trustee McGovern moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be approved:  Approved: 7-0

WHEREAS, the Town of Greenburgh (Unincorporated Greenburgh and the Villages of Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington and Tarrytown) has exposure to natural hazards that increase the risk to life, property, environment and the County’s economy; and

WHEREAS, pro-active mitigation of known hazards before a disaster event can reduce or eliminate long-term risk to life and property; and

WHEREAS, The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390) established new requirements for pre and post disaster hazard mitigation programs; and

WHEREAS, a coalition of Greenburgh municipalities with like planning objectives has been formed to pool resources and create consistent mitigation strategies within Greater Greenburgh Planning Area; and

WHEREAS, the coalition has completed a planning process that engages the public, assesses the risk and vulnerability to the impacts of natural hazards, develops a mitigation strategy consistent with a set of uniform goals and objectives, and creates a plan for implementing, evaluating and revising this strategy.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown adopts in its entirety, the Greater Greenburgh Planning Area All Hazards Mitigation Plan (the “Plan”) as the jurisdiction’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, and resolves to execute the actions identified in the Plan that pertain to this jurisdiction.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Tarrytown will use the adopted and approved portions of the Plan to guide pre- and post-disaster mitigation of the hazards identified.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Tarrytown will coordinate the strategies identified in the Plan with other planning programs and mechanisms under its jurisdictional authority.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Tarrytown will continue its support of the Mitigation Planning Committee as described within the Plan.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Tarrytown will help to promote and support the mitigation successes of all participants in this Plan.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Tarrytown will incorporate mitigation planning as an integral component of government and partner operations.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Tarrytown will provide an update of the Plan in conjunction with the planning partnership no less than every five years.

SURPLUS VEHICLES

Trustee Butler 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 declare the following vehicles as surplus:  

        1982 T-7 Mack - DPW
        1992 U-61 International Box Truck – Fire
        1995 Chevy Blazer - Recreation
        2004 Ford Crown Victoria - Police
        2000 Ford Crown Victoria – Police

KVS INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGREEMENT – ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE

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 does hereby authorize and direct the Village Administrator to enter into an agreement between the Village of Tarrytown and KVS Information Systems, Inc., Williamsville, New York, for the purchase of new Accounting Software.

RESOLUTION – AUTHORIZE WATERPROOFING AT CONSOLIDATED ENGINE

Trustee Zollo moved, seconded by Trustee Basher, that the following resolution be approved.  Motion carried, all voting “aye” with the exception of Trustee Hoyt who abstained.  Approved: 6-0-1

WHEREAS, the Village of Tarrytown issued  a Request for Proposals for the waterproofing of Consolidated Engine’s foundation wall; and

WHEREAS, the RFP was sent to three contractors; and

WHEREAS, two proposals were received in response to the RFP and the proposals received are listed below:

  • Landi Contracting Inc.                          $18,000.00                                      
  • Bradhurst Site Construction Corp.               $20,850.00
                                
     and

WHEREAS, the waterproofing proposals have been reviewed by Village staff and staff has found no issues with the proposal submitted by the lowest proposer, Landi Contracting Inc.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown does hereby authorize and direct the Village Administrator to execute an agreement with Landi Contracting Inc., Hawthorne, New York, for the waterproofing of Consolidated Engine’s foundation wall per their proposal of $18,000.00.

AWARD A BID  FOR THE SOUTH WASHINGTON STREET (WEST) MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT

Administrator Blau stated that $25,900 of this project cost will be paid by the Mason’s; the actual cost to the Village will be $164,005.00.

Trustee Butler asked Assistant Engineer Pennella when the new parking lot on Washington Street will be complete.  Assistant Engineer Pennella stated that weather permitting; we would like to complete this project by the end of the year.

Trustee Zollo moved, seconded by Trustee McGovern, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be approved:  Approved: 7-0

WHEREAS, sealed bids were opened on October 7, 2011 for the Municipal Parking Lot, South Washington Street (West) project; and

WHEREAS, eight bids were received and the bids received are listed below:

  • Vernon Hills Contracting                                $189,905.00
  • MVM Construction, LLC                           $197,000.00
  • Acocella Contracting, Inc.                              $209,700.00
  • Yonkers Paving Concepts                         $219,530.00
  • DeRosa Sports Construction, Inc.                        $219,990.00     
  • Landi Inc.                                              $234,150.00
  • ELQ Industries, Inc.                                    $287,350.00
  • PCI                                                     $522,615.00                                     
and

WHEREAS, all of the bids have been reviewed by Village staff and staff has found no issues with the bids submitted by the lowest bidder, Vernon Hills Contracting, and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown does hereby authorize and direct the Village Administrator to execute an agreement with Vernon Hills Contracting, Mount Vernon, New York, for the Municipal Parking Lot at South Washington Street (West) project.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funding for this project may be provided from a future borrowing resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village Engineer, Village Administrator and Village Attorney are hereby authorized to work with the successful bidder in an effort to reduce the cost of the project.

TAX CERTIORARI – LANDMARK CONDOMINIUM

Trustee Zollo moved, seconded by Trustee Basher, 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 Landmark Condominium, Section 1, Sheet 8, Block 25, Lots 102-413, as outlined in the Village Attorney’s
memorandum dated September 28, 2011.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that financing for this tax certiorari settlement may be provided pursuant to a future bond authorization.

APPOINTMENT OF COURT ATTENDANT

Trustee Basher moved, seconded by Trustee Butler, 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 Dennis Sullivan to the position of Court Attendant, part-time, effective October 19, 2011 at a salary of $20.00 per hour subject to all Civil Service rules and regulations.

SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING – SENIOR CITIZENS PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION

Trustee Hoyt moved, seconded by Trustee Butler, 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 November 7, 2011, at 8 p.m., at Village Hall, One Depot Plaza, Tarrytown, New York 10591, to hear, discuss and act upon a proposed amendment to the Code of the Village of Tarrytown, Chapter 269, Taxation, to increase the income levels associated with the Senior Citizen Exemption for Village property taxes included in Code of the Village of Tarrytown to reflect the increase allowable by New York State law.

APPROVAL OF AUDITED VOUCHERS NO. 1399 THROUGH NO. 1526

Trustee Basher moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, 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. 1399 through No. 1526 is hereby ordered paid in the following amounts:

        General                 $       180,621.64
        Water            42,211.66
        Capital                        1,243,021.31
        Library                               3,996.24
        Trust & Agency                               2,769.81
        Total                       $     1,472,620.66

The Board was polled all voting “aye” with the exception of Trustee McGee who abstained from Voucher Numbers 1493, 1444, 1498, 1499 and Trustee Hoyt who abstained from Voucher Number 1440.  Motion carried.  7-0

ADJOURNMENT

Trustee Hoyt moved, seconded by Trustee Butler, and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned at 9:08 p.m.