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Since 1987, the Town of Greenburgh has annually been granted the “The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting” by the National Government Financial Officers Association

The Town of Greenburgh has been designated a ”Tree City of the World,” 1 of 38 municipalities in the
U.S., and 1 of 2 municipalities in NYS. "Tree Cities of the World" is a United Nations and the Arbor Day Foundation program

TOWN OF GREENBURGH TOWN BOARD MEETING
177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY 10607
Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 7:00 PM
AGENDA

DUE TO THE ELEVATED TRANSMISSION RATE OF COVID-19, ALL PERSONS
ATTENDING TONIGHT'S MEETING ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO WEAR A MASK
This meeting can be viewed live

at https://ny-greenburgh.civicplus.com/485/Watch-Live-Board-Meetings. It is also archived for viewing, generally within 24 hours. Town Board meetings held at the Greenburgh Town Hall may also be viewed live on the Town's government cable channels, Cablevision Channel 76 and Verizon Channel 35

Anyone interested in serving on a board or commission should send a resume to the Town Board via Judith A. Beville, Town Clerk, 177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY 10607

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

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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, June 8, 2022, 7:30 PM	Wednesday, July (TBD), 2022, 7:30 PM
	Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 7:30 PM	Wednesday, August (TBD), 2022, 7:30 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL: Town Clerk

MOMENT OF SILENCE

In memory of the 1,002,726+ individual victims of COVID-19 who have died in the United States, 6,281,260+ deaths worldwide, each leaving family members and friends too soon.

In memory of the people in Ukraine killed during Russia's invasion and targeted bombing of civilians in apartment buildings, hospitals, train stations, schools and children centers, resulting in cities being flattened, mass civilian killings continuing, and more mass graves being found. May they rest in peace and peace be restored to Ukraine

PRESENTATIONS

7:10 PM - TDYCC Falcons Dance Team (Kylah Brooks, Demi Donaldson, Kimora Foster, Natalia Gabriele,
Melanie Goldstein-Lika, Abrielle Hussey, Jaylen Inniss, Bailey Kilpatrick, Kailani Ledesma, Vanessa Nyambi,
Gabrielle Walters, Misa Washington, and Coach Jessica Parris)

7:20 PM - Presentation by Jordan Copeland on the History of Systemic Racism in Greenburgh (45 Minutes Includes Question & Answer Segment)

Greenburgh Against Systemic Racism Task Force Update - Councilwoman Gina Jackson

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

INTRODUCTION OF LOCAL LAWS

To amend Chapter 380 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh, “Noise” pursuant to the New York State Constitution Article IX and New York Municipal Home Rule § 10 by amending § 380-7(I) entitled “Regulating the use and operation of yard and garden blowers.”

To amend the Code of the Town of Greenburgh, pursuant to the New York State Constitution Article IX and New York Municipal Home Rule § 10 by creating a new chapter of the Code, Chapter 374, entitled “leaf blowers, regulation of yard and leaf blowers,” to restrict/prohibit the use of leaf blowers in the Town of Greenburgh

TOWN CLERK COMMENTS

DECISION

To consider a Local Law amending Chapter 440, “Taxation,” of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh, increasing the maximum allowable amount for the Veterans Alternative and Cold War Veteran Exemptions (See Resolution TB 1 Below)

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Advance signup is required. A continuous five minute limit per speaker per hearing will be strictly enforced. The clock will start when a speaker begins speaking and will not be stopped for any reason until the speaker is finished or five minutes has elapsed, whichever occurs first. Interruptions by Town Board members, the Town Clerk or the public will not be permitted. If a speaker insists on an immediate answer, should an answer be provided, it shall be part of the speaker's five minute allocation and not be interrupted. There will be a second five minute round unless the hearing is going to be adjourned to a subsequent hearing date. If the hearing is going to be adjourned to a subsequent hearing date, the Town Board may waive the second round. Any written comments sent to PublicComment@GreenburghNY.com by 6 PM the day of the hearing will be forwarded to all Town Board members in advance of the meeting for their consideration. Written comments will not be read at the meeting unless the original author is present to do so.

To consider a Local Law amending the Code of the Town of Greenburgh Chapter 380, entitled “Noise,” to limit the use of leaf and garden blowers in the Town of Greenburgh while allowing their use during specified spring and fall clean-up periods

To consider a Local Law creating a New Chapter of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh, Chapter 374, entitled “Leaf Blowers, Regulation of Yard and Leaf Blowers,” to restrict/prohibit the Use of Leaf Blowers in the Town of Greenburgh

To consider (2) one year agreements between the Town of Greenburgh and the Village of Irvington for Fire Protection Services to Unincorporated Greenburgh residents of the East Irvington Fire Protection District, for the years 2021 and 2022, respectively

PUBLIC COMMENT

Advance signup is required. A continuous five minute limit per speaker will be strictly enforced. The clock will start when a speaker begins speaking and will not be stopped for any reason until the speaker is finished or five minutes has elapsed, whichever occurs first. Interruptions by Town Board members, the Town Clerk or the public will not be permitted. If a speaker insists on an immediate answer, should an answer be provided, it shall be part of the speaker's five minute allocation and not be interrupted. There will not be a second five minute round. Any written comments sent to PublicComment@GreenburghNY.com by 6 PM the day of the hearing will be forwarded to all Town Board members in advance of the meeting for their consideration. Written comments will not be read at the meeting unless the original author is present to do so.

BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

TOWN BOARD – 989-1540

TB 1 - 5/25/2022
Resolution adopting a Local Law amending Chapter 440, "Taxation," of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh, pursuant to NY State Constitution Article IX, and NY Municipal Home Rule Law § 10, which shall be known as the "Veterans Alternative and Cold War Veterans Exemptions Amendments."

ATTORNEY – 989-1615

AT 1 - 5/25/2022

Resolution approving the retention of Thomas J. Troetti, Esq., to represent Greenburgh Police Officer Robert Francis in the matter of Luis Padilla v. Greenburgh Police Department and Town of Greenburgh, for an amount not to exceed $25,000

AT 2 - 5/25/2022

Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner 60-104 Owners Corp. for property located at 60-104 Pinewood Rd. The Town’s share of the refund is $51,141±; the County’s share is $28,505±; the Bronx Valley Sewer District’s share is $3,832±; the Greenburgh Central School District’s share is $134,985±; the Hartsdale Fire District’s share is $47,118±. The Consolidated Sewer Mtc. District’s share is $1,867±. Refunds from all sources total $267,448±

AT 3 - 5/25/2022

Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner Central 183 LLC for property located at Hillcrest View. The Town’s share of the refund is $19,689±; the County’s share is $10,845±; the Bronx Valley Sewer District’s share is $1,460±; the Greenburgh Central School District’s share is $51,739±; the Hartsdale Fire District’s share is $18,054±. The Consolidated Sewer Mtc. District’s share is $739±. Refunds from all sources total $102,524±

AT 4 - 5/25/2022

Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner Dorac Petroleum Corp. for property located at 25 East Hartsdale Avenue. The Town’s share of the refund is $968±; the County’s share is $556±; the Bronx Valley Sewer District’s share is $74±; the Greenburgh Central School District’s share is $2,534±; the Hartsdale Fire District’s share is $896±. The Consolidated Sewer Mtc. District’s share is $33±. Refunds from all sources total $5,060±.