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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, January 11, 2023, 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, Jan 25, 2023, 7:30 PM	Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, 7:30 PM
	Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, 7:30 PM	Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 7:30 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENCE

In memory of former Greenburgh Police Chief Donald Singer, appointed as a Police Officer on October 10, 1960, promoted to Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and ultimately appointed Chief on August 25, 1976, serving 25 successful years as Chief, 32 years in total, before retiring on May 31, 1992. Prior to his law enforcement career, he served in the 30^th Bombardment Squadron of the 19^th Bombardment Wing of the United States Air Force until his Honorable Discharge on May 3, 1950. Chief Singer continued his military career as a member of the New York National Guard, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

In memory of the 1,082,265+ individual victims of COVID-19 who have died in the United States, 6,681,433+ 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, deliberating targeting utilities used by civilians to leave them without electricity and heat through the brutal winter weather, 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

SWEARING IN CEREMONY

Swearing in of NYS Assemblywoman MaryJane Shimsky by the Honorable Town Justice Delores Scott Brathwaite. Councilwoman Ellen Hendrickx will comment.

POLICE DEPARTMENT CEREMONY

Promotion of Sergeant John Roberts to Lieutenant, Police Officer Jason Vlasaty to Sergeant, and Police Officer Jean Paul Lara to Detective

PRESENTATION

Honoring State Champions - Irvington High School Girls Varsity Soccer Program
Amanda Berry, Grade 11; Allie Cloutman, Grade 10; Abby Constantine, Grade 12; Niki DeNardo, Grade 11; Olivia DeNardo, Grade 12; Addie Dring, Grade 11; Jules Edelman, Grade 11; Claire Friedlander, Grade 12; Elise Harcsar, Grade 12; Claire Johnson, Grade 12; Kaitlyn Krieger, Grade 12; Keira Nyarady, Grade 11; Kyli Parsons, Grade 12; Aly Raimondo, Grade 10; Amanda Raimondo, Grade 12; Sofia Rosenblatt, Grade 11; Syian Sawian, Grade 10; Rylan Topman, Grade 11; Sadie van der Spuy, Grade 12; Samara Vasishta, Grade 10; Elizabeth Brereton, Grade 12 Manager; Varsity Head Coach Patrick DiBenedetto; Varsity Assistant Coach Randi Myers; Assistant Coach Cristian Ishoo; Assistant Coach Suzanne Carroll; Athletic Trainer Hana Gross; and Athletic Director John Buonamano

Daisy Jopling - Internationally known violinist will discuss her foundation and mentoring students in Greenburgh

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

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

TOWN CLERK COMMENTS

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 Chapter 380 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh entitled "Noise" as it relates to Leaf and Garden Blowers

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

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.

ATTORNEY – 989-1615

AT 1 - 1/11/2023
Resolution authorizing settlement of property damage related Claim, File No.: 111/22C, by Susan Field, for an amount not to exceed $1,711.02

AT 2 - 1/11/2023

Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioners Frank Racanelli and Marguerite E. Royer for property located at 97 Roundabend Rd. The Town’s share of the refund is $519±; the County’s share is $3,881±; the No. Yonkers Sewer District’s share is $570±; the Irvington Union Free School District’s share is $22,422±. Refunds from all sources total $27,393±.

BUILDING DEPARTMENT - 989-1561

BD 1 - 1/11/2023

Resolution approving a professional services agreement with M.J. McGarvey, P.E., P.C for interim professional engineering services, at a cost not to exceed $40,000

CLERK – 989-1500

CL 1 - 1/11/2023

Resolution scheduling a public hearing for Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 7:30 pm, to consider a local law creating a new Article XVII to Chapter 440 "Taxation" in the Code of the Town of Greenburgh entitled "Tax Assessment of Condominiums and Cooperatives."

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - 989-1538

CD 1 - 1/11/2023
Resolution authorizing the formation of a Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee to advance various sustainability initiatives related to Fuel Cell Technology, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, Ground-Mount Solar Facilities, Wind Turbines, etc. [Note: Members will be appointed after completion of required Sexual Harassment Prevention Training and Code of Ethics Training]