Board of Trustees
Village of Tarrytown
Regular Meeting No. 28
February 4, 2013
8:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Fixell presiding; Trustees Basher, Butler, McGee, McGovern and Zollo; Deputy Administrator Hart; Village Attorney Shumejda and Village Clerk Booth
ABSENT: Trustee Hoyt
The meeting began with the Pledge to the Flag.
REPORTS
Trustee Butler reported that the Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council (TEAC) will be presenting “Exploring the Locavore Movement” on February 11, 2013 at 7 p.m. at the Warner Library, 121 North Broadway. There will be a discussion with local food advocates and producers.
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ONLY ON AGENDA ITEMS. SPEAKERS SHALL HAVE THREE (3) MINUTES TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mayor Fixell asked if anyone wanted to address the Board on agenda items. No one appeared.
RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE FOR PROPERTY TAX GRIEVANCE DAY
Trustee McGovern 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 schedule Property Tax Grievance Day for Tuesday, February 19, 2013, between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Tarrytown Village Hall.
HARBOR MASTER SERVICE
Trustee Zollo moved, seconded by Trustee Butler, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be approved: Approved: 7-0
WHEREAS, the Harbor Master enforces the Village Code, Chapter 93, Boats and Boating; and
WHEREAS, the Harbor Master investigates complaints regarding boating activities, establishes anchorages and issues permits in furtherance of his duties; and
WHEREAS, the Harbor Master performs these duties and services without compensation and utilizes his own boat to do so.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown in recognition of the Harbor Master’s service to the Village in pursuit of his duties as Harbor Master, hereby authorizes the Harbor Master to store his boat on a trailer on Village property, the specific location and the time period will be determined by the Village Administrator.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR SHAFT 10 FUEL STORAGE TANK
Trustee Zollo moved, seconded by Trustee McGovern, and unanimously carried, that the following resolution be approved: Approved: 7-0
WHEREAS, Requests for Proposals were sent out to six companies for the removal and installation of a new 1,000 gallon aboveground #2 fuel oil storage tank located at Shaft 10, 401 Neperan Road; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works believes this fuel oil storage tank has been in the ground for about forty-three years and has long passed its useful life;
WHEREAS, the Village received two (2) responses to the Request for Proposals and the responses are listed below:
- Northeast Environmental Inc. $21,975
- Dutchess Environmental Construction $24,960
WHEREAS, all of the proposals have been reviewed by Village staff and staff recommends that the project be awarded to the lowest bid proposer, Northeast Environmental 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 Northeast Environmental Inc. of Mamaroneck, New York, per their proposal of $21,975; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funding for this project may be provided from a future borrowing resolution.
TRAFFIC LIGHT PROJECT – ROUTE 9
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 of the Village of Tarrytown does hereby authorize and direct the Village Administrator to execute a Supplemental Agreement #1 with the New York State Department of Transportation for additional funding for the Route 9 Traffic Signals Project.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON JANUARY 22, 2013
Trustee McGee 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 approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held on January 22, 2013 as submitted by the Village Clerk.
APPROVAL OF AUDITED VOUCHERS
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 included in Abstract No. 14 and hereby orders the Audited Vouchers to be paid in the following amounts:
General $ 454,897.82
Water 7,601.84
Sewer Fund 0.00
Capital 1,000.00
Library 5,003.78
Trust & Agency 2,821.94
Total $ 471,325.38
The Board was polled all voting “aye” with the exception of Trustee McGee who recused herself from Voucher Number 2012239667. Motion carried. 7-0
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
Mayor Fixell asked whether anyone wished to address the Board on any matter. No one appeared.
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Basher moved, seconded by Trustee Zollo, and unanimously carried, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Carol A. Booth
Village Clerk
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