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TOWN OF GREENBURGH TOWN BOARD MEETING
177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh NY 10607
Tuesday, July 27, 2021, 7:30 PM
AGENDA
*** THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT GREENBURGH TOWN HALL. MASKS ARE REQUIRED. ***

This meeting can be viewed live on our Website, www.GreenburghNY.com, as well as viewed archived, generally within 24 hours. Please be reminded that Town Board meetings held at the Greenburgh Town Hall may also be viewed live on the Town’s government cable channels, Altice/Cablevision Channel 76 and FiOS/Verizon Channel 35

Please Note: If the Board has completed the agenda before 11:00 PM, a second opportunity for Public Comment, up to five minutes per speaker, will be provided until 11:00 PM. Speakers will be called in the order of receipt of a Public Comment Request Form for this second Public Comment period.

THE TOWN BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE TOWN BOARD AGENDA AT ANY TIME

THE TOWN BOARD ALSO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW CANDIDATES

FOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING

Minutes of Town Board Meetings are posted on our Web site

(Click the link for "Agendas and Minutes," scroll down to meeting date and click "Minutes")

To e-mail the Town Board (Supervisor Paul Feiner, Councilwoman Diana Juettner, Councilman Francis Sheehan, Councilman Ken Jones, and Councilwoman Gina Jackson), e-mail TownBoard@GreenburghNY.com

EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO SPEAK BEFORE THE TOWN BOARD ON ANY SUBJECT;
HOWEVER, PERSONAL ATTACKS, OF ANY KIND, TOWARD ANYONE, WILL NOT BE PERMITTED

The Greenburgh Town Board appreciates comments from residents at its open meetings. Recently, comments have been made that, whether intended or not, were hurtful to other members of the public because the comment perpetuated racial or religious tropes and stereotypes. We believe it is appropriate to remind everyone that bigotry and hate have no place in Greenburgh. As we move forward we will work together to educate each other around this issue. Our goal is to maintain a robust and constructive dialogue. We are confident that this Town can continue to have these dialogues.

UPCOMING TOWN BOARD MEETINGS:

	Wednesday, Aug 11, 2021, 7:30 PM	Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021, 7:30 PM
	Wednesday, Sep 8, 2021, 7:30 PM	Wednesday, Oct 13, 2021, 7:30 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL: Town Clerk

MOMENT OF SILENCE

In memory of Carl Fon, father of Rich Fon, Commissioner of Department of Public Works. Carl Fon, a lifelong resident of Dobbs Ferry, NY; a graduate of Ardsley High School, Class of 1959; and veteran having served in the U.S. Navy; was very dedicated to his family and work. He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.

In memory of Avi Walker, lifelong husband of Carole Walker, Secretary tot he Zoning Board, beloved father of three sons. Avi was a graduate of the University of Buffalo, longtime resident of White Plains

In memory of Craig Cioce, brother of Ken Cioce, Town Engineer

SUPERVISOR & TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

GOOD NEWS...The Town continues (since 2008) to have the highest possible bond rating from Standard & Poors (AAA) and (since 2010) (Aaa) from Moody's. Less than 1% of communities in the nation have this record of financial stability. Recently, on 3/23/2021, Moody's reaffirmed the Town earned Moody's highest rating and, on 03/26/2021, Standard & Poors once again reaffirmed the Town earned Standard & Poors highest rating.

Any individual interested in serving on a board or committee should send a resume to Town Clerk Judith Beville, who will forward it to the Town Board.

Any individual or group interested in a visit from the Town Board should email the Board at TownBoard@GreenburghNY.com

TOWN CLERK COMMENTS

RECEIVER OF TAXES COMMENTS

The Town of Greenburgh continues to offer the option of viewing tax bills and paying taxes online. From the GreenburghNY.com Web site, click "Online Payments" then "Pay your Property Taxes Online." Read the information provided, click "Continue" and enter your street address without including Rd, St, Pl, Ln, etc. For example, "123 Main Street" would be entered as "123 Main" and nothing else. You may also leave out your street number, which will then produce a listing of every property on that street. The result will be your tax bill, showing balance due, if any, and any late penalties accrued. There is no fee for paying online by electronic check. Credit/Debit Card options are also available.

Want a very detailed breakdown of your tax bill online? From GreenburghNY.com, click "Departments," then "Tax Department," then "Click here for Tax Status Information." After accepting the terms and conditions, simply enter your name, address (street number and street name) or account number. The property tax charges and payment history, in great detail, is shown from 2012 to present. If there are unpaid taxes, the listing shows that as well for each bill. "Click on "Bill Details" for each collection period.

Outstanding balances will accrue additional penalties set by Westchester County Tax Law Chapter 283 starting August 1, 2021 so please use the above resources to make timely payments.

DECISION

To consider an Amended Site Plan Application by Ferncliff Cemetery Association, which is located at 280 Secor Road (P.O. Hartsdale)

PUBLIC HEARINGS

To consider a Local Law amending Chapter 285 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh, entitled “Zoning,” as it relates to Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) uses "Click here for related material"

To consider an Amended Site Plan Application by Old Saw Mill Holdings, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Regeneron”), located at 777 Old Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Tarrytown, NY) "Click Here for Related Material"

To consider an Amended Site Plan Application by Loop Road Holdings, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Regeneron – Loop Road”), located at 555 Saw Mill River Road (P.O. Tarrytown, NY) "Click here for Related Documents"

To consider an agreement with the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson for Fire Protection Services to the Donald Park Fire Protection District for the year 2020

To consider a one-year agreement between the Town of Greenburgh and the Village of Ardsley to provide Fire Protection Services to Unincorporated Area residents in the Chauncey Fire Protection District for the year 2020

To consider a one-year agreement between the Town of Greenburgh and the Village of Ardsley to provide Fire Protection Services to Unincorporated Area residents in the South Ardsley Fire Protection District for the year 2020

To consider an amendment to Section 570-8 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh related to the Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure

PUBLIC COMMENT

Advance signup via PublicComment@GreenburghNY.com is required. See instructions on first page. A three minute limit per speaker will be strictly enforced. No interruptions by Town Board members, the Town Clerk or the public will be permitted. Any questions on agenda items should be asked at this time. Department Heads have the option of leaving the meeting following Public Comment. Therefore, if anyone has questions that are related to resolutions/items on the agenda involving a specific Department Head, those questions should be raised at this time.

SUPERVISOR PAUL FEINER

PF 1 - 7/27/2021
Resolution of the Town Board of the Town Of Greenburgh authorizing the Town Tax Receiver to refund interest and penalties in excess of 2% on late 2021 tax payments made by taxpayers after the April 30, 2021 due date and to reduce to 2% interest and penalties on late 2021 tax payments due after April 30, 2021 but before August 1, 2021 because of unique and limited hardships resulting from the global pandemic and a software error that resulted in 1,454 tax bills not being mailed to property owners

TOWN BOARD - 989-1540

TB 1 - 7/27/2021
Resolution authorizing the payment of $36,948.77 to Harfenist Kraut & Perlman for services rendered related to an ongoing independent evaluation of Building Department practices

TB 2 - 7/27/2021
Resolution authorizing the Town of Greenburgh’s support of the Westchester Walk to End Alzheimer’s and to be a co-sponsor of the walk by encouraging awareness and education regarding Alzheimer’s as well as participation in the Westchester Walk scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 3, 2021 on the SUNY Purchase Campus

ATTORNEY – 989-1615

AT 1 - 7/27/2021

Resolution approving the continued retention of Thomas J. Troetti, Esq., to represent Greenburgh Police Officer Geoffrey Hart in the matter of Stephen Decristofaro v. The Town Of Greenburgh and Town of Greenburgh Police Department, and P.O. Geoffrey Hart, for an amount not to exceed $25,000 ($100,000 in total)

AT 2 - 7/27/2021
Resolution authorizing the retention of Thomas J. Troetti, Esq., to represent requested Greenburgh Police personnel in the matter of Kristin Stein v. the Town of Greenburgh, et al., for an amount not to exceed $25,000 (Held over to Town Board Meeting of 8/11/2021)

AT 3 - 07/27/2021

Resolution authorizing settlement of property damage related Claim, File No.: 83/20C, by Travelers Insurance Company a/s/o Salvador S. Pahila, for an amount not to exceed $3,815.11

AT 4 - 7/27/2021