Board of Trustees
Village of Tarrytown
Regular Meeting No. 26
January 7, 2013
8:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Basher presiding; Trustees Butler, Hoyt, McGee, McGovern and Zollo; Administrator Blau; Village Treasurer Hart; Village Attorney Shumejda and Village Clerk Booth
ABSENT: Mayor Fixell
The meeting began with the Pledge to the Flag.
MOMENT OF SILENCE - ALYCE COQUERAN
Deputy Mayor Basher requested a moment of silence in honor and memory of Alyce Coqueran, who recently passed away. Alyce Coqueran, long-time Tarrytown resident served our community for many years. Alyce was a member of the Board of Directors for the Tarrytown Municipal Housing Authority for 27 years. Alyce was one of the founders of the Tarrytown Community Opportunity Center and she was the Site Manager of the Tarrytown Nutrition Program for seniors for the Town of Greeburgh for 15 years.
CONDOLENCES TO THE BROWN AND JANOS FAMILIES
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Deputy Mayor Basher sends his sincerest condolences to Chief of Police Brown’s family for the passing of his mother, Marion Brown and also sends his sincerest condolences to former Mayor Janos’ family for the passing of his mother, Barbara Janos.
REPORTS
There were no reports.
PRESENTATION BY ALAN KASSAY FROM O’CONNOR, DAVIES, MUNNS AND DOBBINS, LLP REGARDING THE VILLAGE’S FINANCIAL AUDIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012
Note: The Audit Report is available on the Village Website
Alan Kassay, representative from O’Connor, Davies, Munns and Dobbins LLC, stated that in their opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the
governmental activities, each major fund and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Village as of May 31, 2012 and the respective changes in financial position and the respective budgetary comparison for the General and
Water funds for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This is an unqualified opinion which is the best opinion that a municipality can receive.
Mr. Kassay noted that the Village did okay in fiscal year 2011-2012 and in todays economy, okay is good. Overall, the Village’s financial condition did improve slightly during the year, however, Mr. Kassay noted that the fund
balance is still a little low per the requirements of the ratings services, but it did it did increase slightly.
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ONLY ON AGENDA ITEMS. SPEAKERS SHALL HAVE THREE (3) MINUTES TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Deputy Mayor Basher asked if anyone wanted to address the Board on agenda items. No one appeared.
WEST MAIN STREET CIRCLE PARKING RESTRICTIONS
Trustee McGovern moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be approved: Approved: 6-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown does hereby amend the Code of the Village of Tarrytown, Chapter 291 entitled “Vehicles and Traffic, Sections 77 and 78 as follows:
Material to be deleted appears in [parenthesis], material to be added is in bold typeface.
§~291-77. Schedule XII: Parking Prohibited at All Times.
In accordance with the provisions of §291-16, no person shall park a vehicle at any time upon any of the following described streets or parts of streets:
Name of Street |
Side |
Location |
Main Street, West |
All |
Within the circle at the eastern end of the street |
§~291-78. Schedule XIII: No Stopping.
In accordance with the provisions of §291-17, no person shall stop a vehicle upon any of the following described streets or parts of streets:
Name of Street |
Side |
Location |
[Main Street, West] |
[All] |
[Within the circle at the eastern end of the street] |
NAMING OF PARKING LOTS WEST SIDE OF RAILROAD TRACKS
Trustee McGovern moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be approved: Approved: 6-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown does hereby amend the Code of the Village of Tarrytown, Chapter 291 entitled “Vehicles and Traffic, Sections 49.1 entitled, “Commercial Vehicle Permits” and 291-52 entitled “Areas Reserved for Parking Permit Holders” as follows:
Material to be deleted appears in [parenthesis], material to be added is in bold typeface.
§291-49.1 Commercial Vehicle Permits
B. A parking permit shall not be issued for any trailer, semitrailer or tractor. Commercial vehicles that obtain a parking permit may park in the resident commuter parking lot on Depot Plaza and the Green Street North Parking Lot, Green Street South Parking Lot and the West Main Street Parking Lot [nonresident commuter parking lots on Green Street] between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6: a.m., Monday through Friday, and all day on Saturday or Sunday. Commercial parking permits shall not be valid in any other parking lot in the Village of Tarrytown.
§291-52 Areas Reserved for Parking Permit Holders
The following off-street parking areas shall be reserved exclusively for holders of parking permits issued under §291-45 through 291-51 of this article. It shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle in such areas unless such person is the holder of a valid parking permit for such vehicle.
B. Nonresident parking permits. [Designated permit zones west of the railroad tracks] The Green Street North Parking Lot, Green Street South Parking Lot,
and the West Main Street Parking Lot and designated permit zones in the South Depot Plaza Parking Lot.
RESOLUTION – DECLARING THE DATE, POLLING HOURS, DESIGNATED POLLING PLACES AND THE PAY FOR ELECTION INSPECTORS WITH RESPECT TO THE VILLAGE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MARCH 19, 2013
Trustee Zollo moved, seconded by Trustee Butler, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be approved: Approved: 6-0
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Election shall be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.
The following Polling Places have been designated:
District No. 1 - Riverside Hose Firehouse, White and Franklin Streets
District No. 2 - Phenix Hose Firehouse, Mechanics and
Central Avenues
District No. 3 - Main Street Firehouse, 50 Main Street
District No. 4 - First Baptist Church, 56 South Broadway
District No. 5 - Temple Beth Abraham, 25 Leroy Avenue
District No. 6 - Village Hall, One Depot Plaza
District No. 7 - Consolidated Engine Firehouse, 177 Sheldon Avenue
District No. 55 - Washington Engine Firehouse, 157 White Plains Road
District No. 74 - Village Hall, One Depot Plaza
District No. 76 - Consolidated Engine Firehouse, 177 Sheldon Avenue
District No. 82 - Washington Engine Firehouse, 157 White Plains Road
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the pay for Election Inspectors shall be $200.00 for Election Day. The Chairman in each district shall be paid an additional $25.00 on Election Day. The hours for which the Election Inspectors shall be paid on Election Day shall be from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. for a total of fifteen hours.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Election Inspectors be appointed to serve on Election Day, Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in accordance with Section 15-116(1) of the Election Law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all persons appearing on the permanent Voter Registration List provided by the Westchester County Board of Elections shall be
eligible to vote. Pursuant to Section 15-118(3) of the Election Law, the Village no longer conducts a local Village registration day;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village offices to be filled on Election Day, Tuesday, March 19, 2013, and the terms of those offices are as follows:
Mayor Two-year term
Trustees (3 seats) Two-year term
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees shall hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. at the Tarrytown Village Hall to canvass the vote of the 2013 Village Election.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees request all Election Inspectors vote in their respective, personal designated voting districts and not by absentee vote.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON DECEMBER 17, 2012
Trustee Butler moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be approved: Approved: 6-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown does hereby approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held on December 17, 2012 as submitted by the Village Clerk.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON DECEMBER 17, 2012
Trustee McGee moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be approved: Approved: 6-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown does hereby approve the minutes of the Executive Session of the Board of Trustees held on December 17, 2012 as submitted by the Village Administrator.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON JANUARY 2, 2013
Trustee McGovern moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be approved: Approved: 6-0
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown does hereby approve the minutes of the special meeting of the Board of Trustees held on January 2, 2013 as submitted by the Village Administrator.
APPROVAL OF AUDITED VOUCHERS
Trustee McGovern moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be approved: Approved: 6-0
BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Audited Vouchers included in Abstract No. 12 and hereby orders the Audited Vouchers to be paid in the following amounts:
General $ 357,860.77
Water 79,007.26
Sewer Fund 0.00
Capital 125,778.00
Library 31,833.66
Trust & Agency 12,416.55
Total $ 606,896.24
The Board was polled all voting “aye” with the exception of Trustee Hoyt who recused himself from Voucher Numbers 2012239218 and 2012239216 and Trustee McGee recused herself from Voucher Number 2012239136. Motion carried. 6-0
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
Dan Rodriguez, 303 South Broadway, stated that he came to the meeting tonight to respond to a Letter to the Editor written by Mayor Fixell in the Hudson Independent regarding commuter parking, specifically the 181 parking spaces that were removed to put in a tennis court and basketball court. The primary reason why he came to speak tonight is to respond because he will not allow anyone to malign or besmirch his good name. He stated that no one he has spoken with thought the construction of the tennis courts and basketball court in the current location was a good use of space. He felt that the location in Pierson Park where the tennis courts/basketball courts were situated made better sense. He stated that he has a lot of credentials regarding parking. He wanted to speak to the
Mayor in person and unfortunately, tonight, the Mayor was absent. He stated that he still would like the opportunity to speak to the Mayor in person at some time in the future.
The Deputy Mayor and the Board of Trustees wished everyone a very Happy New Year!
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Hoyt moved, seconded by Trustee McGovern, and unanimously carried, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Carol A. Booth
Village Clerk
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