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MONEY.COM named Greenburgh the 8th best place to live in the Northeast (January 2023)

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, March 22, 2023, 7:00 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, April 12, 2023, 7:30 PM	Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 7:30 PM
	Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 7:30 PM	Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 7:30 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENCE

In memory of retired Greenburgh Police Officer Gary Farmer, who was raised in Elmsford and graduated Alexander Hamilton High School in 1985. Gary Farmer became Police Officer Farmer on May 30, 1995. He spent much of his career assigned to the Community Police Unit. He received numerous awards and commendations during his career, before retiring on September 19, 2012. He also obtained a degree in Organizational Management from Manhattan College in 2012. Gary Farmer operated his own family business RSF Building Maintenance for over twenty years, worked for Archbishop Stepinac High School as an Assistant Coach and put his all into his most important role, father to his son John. Gary was hardworking, loyal, and could be well intentioned, but painfully honest. He was friendly, caring, supportive, and true to himself. He was the type of individual that touched the lives of many and will be missed by many far too soon.

In memory of Anna Thaxton who passed away on Friday. She was a longtime resident of the Town and a beloved Physical Education teacher with the Greenburgh Central School District for many years until her retirement.

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

PRESENTATIONS

7:00 PM - Honoring Women’s History Month (20 Minutes)

Proclamation for Jacqueline (Jackie) Harris Young

7:20 PM - Honoring Ann & Andy Child Care Center 50th Anniversary - Cheryl Anstett (10 Minutes)

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

DECISION

To consider a Local Law amending Section 285-29.2 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh as it relates to Hartsdale Contextual Review Committee membership composition

To consider an Amended Site Plan Application of Prospero Nursery for property located at 1120 Knollwood Road (P.O. White Plains, NY) [TB 22-19]

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 creating a new Article XVII to Chapter 440 "Taxation" in the Code of the Town of Greenburgh entitled "Tax Assessment of Condominiums and Cooperatives." (This hearing will be held over to April 12, 2023 Meeting.)

To consider a request for a modification with respect to a previously approved Site Plan Application of Wyldwood Condominium and Homeowners Association, for property located at Wyldwood Drive (P.O. Tarrytown, NY) (This hearing will be held over to April 12, 2023 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 - 3/22/2023

Resolution supporting Bill 5181 pending in the New York State Senate making it unlawful to discharge radioactive agents into the Hudson River

ASSESSOR - 989-1520

AS 1 – 3/22/2023
Resolution authorizing the use of Tyler Technologies for permit data entry and field collection, not to exceed $25,000, for the June 2023 Tentative Assessment Roll

ATTORNEY - 989-1615

AT 1 - 3/22/2023
Resolution approving the continued retention of the firm of Piscionere & Nemarow, P.C., 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 an additional $50,000, $200,000 in total

AT 2 - 3/22/2023
Resolution approving the continued retention of Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP to represent the Town and requested Greenburgh Police personnel in the Matter of Kristin Stein v. The Town of Greenburgh, et al., for an amount not to exceed $50,000, $300,000 in total

CLERK - 989-1500

CL 1 – 3/22/2023
Resolution scheduling a Public Hearing for April 12, 2023, at 7:30 PM, to consider an agreement between the Town of Greenburgh and the Village of Elmsford to provide Fire Protection Services to residents of the West Elmsford Fire Protection District, for the year 2023

CL 2 – 3/22/2023
Resolution scheduling a Public Hearing for April 12, 2023, at 7:30 PM, to consider an agreement between the Town of Greenburgh and the Village of Elmsford to provide Fire Protection Services to residents of the North Elmsford Fire Protection District, for the year 2023

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – 989-1538