By Rick Pezzullo The replacement of a Tarrytown Planning Board member came under scrutiny during the Board of Trustees' annual organizational meeting Monday. Regular Meetings are rebroadcast as follows: One Depot PlazaTarrytown, NY 10591-3199http://www.tarrytowngov.com/(914) 631-1885Website Disclaimer | Government Websites by CivicPlus , Need A Tour of Tarrytown? We put forth the request because we want to work with the fire departments, Brown said. We werent expecting any surprises. He didn't say what the price tag is. The group usually gets $34,000 from the village - $20,000 for insurance and $14,000 for electric bills and officials have left that amount aside, but haven't yet decided if they're going to award the full amount. In the hearing that stretched into the night, the Trustees heard from some 40 residents, mostly present at the session, but some speaking from their homes via the established Zoom webinar set-up by the Village. Blau said that store owners often park at meters on Broadway or Main Street but don't feed them, and traffic enforcement looks the other way. By using this site you agree to the use of cookies, more info. Speakers must give their name, state the municipality where they reside and provide general address and organization represented, if any. "If they don't feel they have a reasonable chance of submitting a bid [that fits the fire company's specifications], they won't do it. (Brockport, N.Y.) 1856-1925, June 10, 1920, Page 8, Image 8, brought to you by Rochester Regional Library Council, and the National Digital Newspaper Program. As noted at the hearing, six Westchester communities already have existing ADUs, ranging in number from 26 in Briarcliff Manor to two in Irvington. Board of Trustees Board Meeting . They can also be reached by e-mail as follows: Mayor Karen Brown: kbrown@tarrytowngov.com Trustee Robert Hoyt: rhoyt@tarrytowngov.com Trustee David T. Kim: dkim@tarrytowngov.com Brown was expected to answer some of the Board's other questions Thursday. On Wednesday Blau said he had taken out more than $1.5 million, but Butler had left the session early because of an illness and the Board decided to wait for him to discuss what was removed. There is no limit to the number of times a Board Member may speak on a question. Trustee Zollo was concerned about the village's demands, saying "let the man run his own business" and comparing the situation to "Democrats in Washington sticking their nose in everybody's business.". Tarrytown Board of Trustees Roundup - 4/13/2011 - Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow, NY - Trustees opened a public hearing on the budget, and were upset about a charge pertaining to Riverside Hose Company's . Our greatest resource and strength lies in the racial, cultural and economic diversity of Tarrytown, which we honor. Note: A previous version of this article stated that Jeff Gaskin was the chief of the Scarsdale Fire Department, he is a captain in the department. The Board of Trustees is comprised of the Mayor and six Trustees who serve as the legislative body of the Village. These include: 1. The Trustees were receptive to Brown's request and to the tight timeline, but, on the same night they adopted a frugal village budget, insisted on identifying savings in purchasing the cars. Minutes shall be considered for approval at the next Board meeting after the minutes are received by the Village Clerk. The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Open Letter to the Tarrytown Board of Trustees January 6, 2023 I wanted to comment on the process by which Tarrytown chose not to "opt out" of allowing dispensaries after hearing the comments made by several members of the public at the Tuesday, January 3rd Board of Trustees meeting. To date, no contact has been given to this news organization. "A bid is a substantial investment of time, and therefore money, for the manufacturer," Gaskin said. Weve asked for this information many times. Tarrytown Board of Trustees Seek Answers from Fire Officials By Editorial thehudsonindependent.com 11 hours ago Read full article on original website Comments / 0 See all What are your thoughts? Village Offices. That's against the village code, and Blau said he would raise the issue with the chief of police.- The amount of money that the Glenville Fire District in Greenburgh will pay Tarrytown for firefighting services will decrease by $24,000 in the next budget, Blau said. Decreasing assessments this year have left Glenville with a 2010-11 bill of $258,000, meaning the village will have to foot an additional $24,000 in the Fire Department's budget.- At the Board's June work session, Administrator Blau unveiled a $5 million capital budget for the next fiscal year. Published 2 weeks ago2w ago Bookmarks: 45. Trustee Basher said he would want the residents to pay for the survey, since they requested it in the first place.Column on H Bridge Needs WorkThe Department of Transportation recently found a deficiency in one of the columns under the H Bridge near the waterfront. The deal could be officially approved by the Board as early as next week. Trustee Butler brought up the inequity between funding coming from Tarrytown and neighboring Sleepy Hollow, which recently committed $10,000 to the COC. LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Trustees of the Village of Tarrytown has postponed until further notice the public hearing that was scheduled to take place on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 7:00 pm at Tarrytown Village Hall, 1 Depot Plaza, to amend the Village Code Chapter 305 Zoning to enact new provisions in the Village Code to allow for and regulate accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the Village . By Rick Pezzullo Three incumbents on the Tarrytown Board of Trustees are running unopposed in the November 3 election. "Track [pension padding] and try to control it, but our hands may be tied by [union] contracts," he said.Blau said he would work with other village officials to ascertain whether the practice was in play in Tarrytown.Is the Proposed Aquatic Center Economically Viable?In a bid to determine whether a proposed Aquatic Center at Pierson Park is economically realistic, some village officials want to undertake a feasibility study. Discussion of the handful of grants doled out by the village every year quickly turned into a debate over funding of the beleaguered Community Opportunity Center. Here's a look at what went on during the Tarrytown Board of Trustees' April 28 work session. Elmsford-based non-profit Westchester Community Opportunity Program (WestCOP) is in the process of taking over the building, but the effort has been hindered by the lack of funding. These include: 1. Investing in our Downtown Our Main Street and downtown area is among the most beautiful in the nation, and it's the beating heart of our community. All rights reserved. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Special Meetings of the Board of Trustees are all those Board meetings other than regular meetings. Yes. Robert Hoyt, Thomas Mitchell and Paul Rinaldi will all be on the ballot on Election Day. 2023. No," Zollo said, adding that at least one Tarrytown-based baseball league is relegated to playing on a school ballfield because Losee is always in use.Odds and Ends- Trustee Zollo told his colleagues that last weekend he saw a guitar player performing on the corner of Main and North Broadway, in front of Lefteris Gyros, and suspects the musician was hired by Lefteris as outdoor entertainment. Village Administrator Michael Blau said he would find out why foreign cars aren't available. From the Gothic towers of Lyndhurst to the grounds of Irvington Presbyterian and St. Barnabas churches, the shadow of financier By Rick Pezzullo--- The caretakers of an historic fireboat are forging ahead with plans to hopefully dock the vessel on By W.B. If you wish to participate by phone instead of through Zoom, heres how: Meeting ID: 882 8437 2674 (then follow the prompts; no response to participant ID is needed), Once public comment opens for an agenda item, press *9 to raise your hand and enter the speaking queue. The Tarrytown Board of Trustees Tuesday approved zoning amendments regarding the regulation of cannabis retail dispensaries. Between November 14th . Blau said he would work out a new plan with Polloni and report back to the Board. Minutes need not contain a summary of the discussion leading to action taken or include verbatim comments unless a majority of the Board resolves to have the Clerk do so. Water Bills Will Soon Include Consumption Information. The error (noticed by an astute news reader) has been corrected. displayed during the meeting) during their public comment must submit their files to Administrator@tarrytowngov.com no later than 12PM January 4. First, if you do not yet have Zoom, download one of the following, depending on your device: Then, to view the live meeting, as well as to present audio public comment during the live meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88284372674. If your vehicle was damaged on a New York State road, (Dobbs Ferry Road, Central Ave, 119, Hillside, Knollwood, Saw Mill River Road, Broadway in Greenburgh) and your car suffered damage - you are out of luck. Tarrytown Board of Trustees Roundup - 8/10/2011 - Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow, NY - Trustees talk Briarcliff Pump Station street repairs, left turns off Windle Park Drive, and Halloween. A quorum of the seven (7) member Board shall be four (4). The Trustees also asked Brown to look into downgrading any cars in the fleet that currently have 8-cylinder engines. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Fundraising, Community Programs . Our dedicated staff provide comprehensive supports for nearly 50,000 children and families in targeted, under-resourced New York City neighborhoods. Village officials and Gaskin backed the purchase, saying they were getting a good deal on high-quality equipment.Officials Want to Probe Padded PensionsTrustee Doug Zollo on Wednesday raised a concern that some village employees could be reaping taxpayer dollars by "padding" their pensions with overtime hours. The Board of Trustees holds its meetings on the first and third Monday evening of the month at 7:00 pm. Pnltyidgb ottd otliW's, oWiiors nnd rosidonts on Mndtaon-st., asldng for the romovttl of the fencos . The village has been trying to do the work for at least a year, but hasn't had the money.Trustee Zollo said he would like to see more kids and Tarrytown residents using the park before the money is spent. The capital budget is a kind of "wish list" of large purchases that the village wants to make. We are sort of being stonewalled on getting information. Remote participation will be limited tocomment only(e.g. A quorum of the Board of Trustees shall be required to conduct business. All members of the public and all public officials are allowed to photograph and tape or video record public meetings so long as the photography or recording is done in a manner which does not interfere with the meeting. Opponents present at the January 3rd Tarrytown Board of Trustees meeting dominated the public comments section of a hearing on the villages proposed zoning code change that would allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be built on existing home properties. Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council Village Trustees Community Government & Schools Irvington Public Schools Tarrytown Fire Department Tarrytown Public Schools Town of Greenburgh Warner Library Village of Sleepy Hollow Community Assets Community Food Pantry (of Sleepy Hollow & Tarrytown) Friends of the Riverwalk It Takes a Village 10591 One has 80,000 miles on it, and one is a back-up car that we've put $4,000 of work into over the last two years," Brown said. The New York State Open Meetings Law authorizes the Board to conduct business in executive session in a number of areas. Sprinkler Appeals Board: Tarrytown Environmental Advisory Council: Transportation and Mobility Council: Village Hall. Speakers shall have three (3) minutes to address the Board of Trustees before yielding to the next speaker. 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Further, the existing contract requires the Aquatic Center to be constructed by the summer of 2012.Wilson Park Residents Want it Both WaysAdministrator Blau on Wednesday said that he and Mayor Drew Fixell, who wasn't present at the work session, have been receiving letters from residents of Wilson Park Drive who have requested that the village pave their private road.But, the residents say, they also want to keep the road private. Anyone may also submit written comment ahead of time tokgilligan@tarrytowngov.com, One Depot PlazaTarrytown, NY 10591-3199http://www.tarrytowngov.com/(914) 631-1885Website Disclaimer | Government Websites by CivicPlus , Need A Tour of Tarrytown? To boot, overtime is often granted based on seniority, so employees who are closer to retiring and already earning the highest base salaries get the most overtime. "Being a trustee is a huge honor and I was excited to get a call from then Mayor-elect Brown asking if I had an interest in joining the Tarrytown Board of Trustees," Mitchell said. "I want the potholes filled, but I don't want the road paved" because it could turn the street into a thoroughfare and encourage people to drive faster.Zollo also suggested that the village do a survey to gauge demand for the paving. 7. Westchester County: Senior Citizen Services & Info, Community Food Pantry (of Sleepy Hollow & Tarrytown), The Sleepy Hollow Tarrytown Chamber of Commerce. Notice shall be given in accordance with law. Room for two parked cars must remain available on the property. A member once recognized shall not be interrupted when speaking unless it is to call the member to order. 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The following notes are from joint Tarrytown Board of Trustees and/or Planning Board meetings over the past month and are intended to provide the reader with a summary of where [] Tarrytown - Page 78 - River Journal Online - News for Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Ossining, Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Cortlandt and Peekskill Register for a user account. A special meeting may be called by the Mayor or by three (3) members of the Board of Trustees upon notice to the entire Board. A timer shall be utilized that will beep or produce another sound to indicate that a speakers three (3) minute time limit for Public Comment or three (3) minute time limit has been reached. Early in the hearing, residents heard from Peter Feroe, a member of the Housing Affordability Task Force, the citizens group formed in December 2019, that originally brought the ADU proposal to the Trustees. Brown and Trustee Paul Rinaldi said the Board of Trustees is not looking for anything its not entitled to see. A man named Jimmy, who owns the Jimmy's Soft Serve ice cream truck with which residents are probably familiar, was in the audience and admitted that he doesn't observe that part of the law.Several Board members suggested scrapping the ten-minute rule, and Trustee Tom Butler suggested requiring veterans to obtain a license, but waiving the $35 licensing fee for them.Blau said he would work to retool the law before the next work session.Conqueror and Riverside Fire Truck Purchases DiscussedThe Conqueror Hook and Ladder Fire Company is shopping around for a new ladder truck, and members of the company joined a purchasing consultant at the work session Wednesday to brief Board members on the progress of the purchase.At issue is Conqueror's request for a ladder that is at least 105 feet long. "Let them show us their operating budget and how they're planning on paying their bills," Trustee McGovern said. The Board had asked Blau to come up with a mechanism for informing residents when their water consumption was above normal. This post was contributed by a community member. Westchester County: Senior Citizen Services & Info, Community Food Pantry (of Sleepy Hollow & Tarrytown), The Sleepy Hollow Tarrytown Chamber of Commerce, One Depot PlazaTarrytown, NY 10591-3199http://www.tarrytowngov.com/(914) 631-1885Website Disclaimer | Government Websites by CivicPlus , Need A Tour of Tarrytown? In fiscal year 2009-10, Greenburgh kicked in more than $282,000 to have Tarrytown Fire Department cover their neighborhood. The League wants to keep 3 spots for employees, but doesn't want to deal with the lot's upkeep. The views expressed here are the author's own. From the Gothic towers of Lyndhurst to the grounds of Irvington Presbyterian and St. Barnabas churches, the shadow of financier By Rick Pezzullo--- The caretakers of an historic fireboat are forging ahead with plans to hopefully dock the vessel on By W.B. Serves as the primary point of rnal constituents on matters pertaining to the Office of the President and Board of Trustees. Board members may respond to questions or comments at their discretion. Depending on the issues of the day, regular meetings can last anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours. Jeff Gaskin, a consultant with East West Fire Apparatus and a captain in the Scarsdale Fire Department, explained that the industry standard is 100 feet, and requesting a minimum of 105 feet could chase away potential bidders. 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