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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, October 12, 2022, 7:30 PM
AGENDA

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

VIEWING THE PUBLIC MEETING:
The public may live view this meeting in person at Town Hall, via cable TV or via the live stream on the Town's Web site. You may also watch the replay on cable TV and the archived meeting on the Town’s Web site.

PARTICIPATING IN THE PUBLIC MEETING:
The public may participate in the meeting where appropriate in person at Town Hall or remotely by Zoom.
To speak in person at the meeting, notify the Town Clerk on the dais upon your arrival. You will be called in the order of received requests. To speak via Zoom, send an email to PublicComment@GreenburghNY.com no later than 6:00 PM on the day of the meeting. A Zoom link will then be emailed shortly before the meeting. Remote speakers will be called upon after in person speakers in the order of electronically raised hands. To electronically raise hand click Raise Hand in the webinar controls, or simultaneously press Alt+Y on a PC, or Option+Y on a Mac, or *9 on your phone.

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, Councilman Francis Sheehan, Councilman Ken Jones, Councilwoman Gina Jackson, Councilwoman Ellen Hendrickx), e-mail: TownBoard@GreenburghNY.com

PLEASE NOTE: TOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDAS ARE POSTED ON THE TOWN WEB SITE AND ONLY MAILED UPON A WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE TOWN CLERK, TownClerk@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, Oct. 26, 2022, 7:30 PM	Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, 7:30 PM
	Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, 7:30 PM	Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, 7:30 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENCE

In memory of the 1,051,408+ individual victims of COVID-19 who have died in the United States, 6,537,636 + deaths worldwide, each leaving family members and friends too soon.

In memory of the people in Ukraine killed during Russia's invasion and relentless intentional targeted bombing of civilians in apartment buildings, hospitals, train stations, schools and children centers, with mass graves being found after invaded areas have been retaken, all in Russia's effort to destroy Ukraine and its people, who are forced to fight for their land, their freedom, and general democratic principles. May they rest in peace and peace be restored to Ukraine.

ROLL CALL: Town Clerk

HISPANIC HISTORY MONTH PRESENTATION

(5 minutes) Maria Portilla - Greenburgh Hispanic Liaison

(5 minutes) Hon. Walter Rivera, Judge, NYS Court of Claims, President, Latino Judges Association

PRESENTATIONS

(5 minutes) Proclamation - Youth Mission of Life 70th Anniversary - William Mosley

(5 minutes) Maya Barmecha - Edgemont Sidewalk Initiative Update and Plans

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

TOWN CLERK COMMENTS

DECISION

To consider a Local Law amending Chapter 440 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh Increasing Income Requirements for Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities (See 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 Zoning Text Amendments related to Cannabis

To consider an Amended Site Plan and Tree Removal Permit Application by Metropolis Country Club for property located at 289 Dobbs Ferry Road (P.O. White Plains)

To consider an Amended Site Plan and related applications by Midway Shopping Center for property located at 913-999 Central Park Avenue South (P.O. Scarsdale, NY)

To consider a Local Law entitled, "Solar Energy System PILOT Law"

To consider a Local Law modifying Chapter 480 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh, entitled Antenna Review Board, reducing the number of members to three and creating an alternate member position

To consider a Local Law creating a new Chapter 454 in the Code of the Town of Greenburgh entitled, “Tobacco Product and Electronic Cigarette Advertisements and Smoking Paraphernalia Display” [To be held over to October 26, 2022 Town Board Meeting.]

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.

TOWN BOARD – 989-1540

TB 1 – 10/12/2022
Resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Greenburgh amending Chapter 440 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh to authorize Increases in Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities

TB 2 - 10/12/2022

Resolution supporting the Clean Water, Clean Air, Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022

ATTORNEY – 989-1615

AT 1 - 10/12/2022

Resolution approving the continued retention of the Law Office of Vincent Toomey, to represent the Town of Greenburgh in the matter of Kristin Stein v. the Town of Greenburgh, et al, for an amount not to exceed $25,000, ($200,000 in total)

CLERK – 989-1500

CL 1 - 10/12/2022

Resolution authorizing closing Homewood Court at both intersections with Homewood Road, on Sunday, October 23, 2022, from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM, for the Windsor Park Association to hold its Annual Picnic

CL 2 - 10/12/2022

Resolution authorizing closing Bradford Avenue between Maryton Road and Ethelton Road on Sunday, October 31, 2021, from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM, for the residents of Bradford Avenue to hold a Halloween Block Party