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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

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TOWN OF GREENBURGH TOWN BOARD MEETING
177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY 10607
Wednesday, April 12, 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, April 26, 2023, 7:30 PM	Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 7:30 PM
	Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 7:30 PM	Wednesday, June 14, 2023, 7:30 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENCE

In memory of Bill Lawyer, who will be appreciated for generations to come thanks to Bill's decades of hard work, innovative leadership and dedication to a more sustainable planet. The Greenburgh Nature Center and the Town of Greenburgh will always be grateful to Bill for his efforts. He has left a legacy that will be forever remembered.

In memory of Jim Brennan, a lifelong resident of the Village of Irvington, who was drafted into the Army in 1966 where he spent 1 year in 'state side duty" and 13 months as a Vietnam Medic. He later worked for the NY Telephone/AT&T/Lucent Technologies and retired in 2000. Jim then took his favorite job al all, working for the Irvington Police Department as its Parking Enforcement Officer. He was a member of the Irvington Fire Department for 50 years, 6 of them as Chief. He also belonged to the Irvington Ambulance Corps for 23 years and received a Lifesaving Award in 2008. He served as Recreation Commissioner in the Recreation Department for 20 plus years, 18 as Chairman. Jim also served on the Village Vietnam Veterans Memorial Committee and helped research all the names honored there. The walls in his home are filled with awards he earned over the years.

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

Disabled American Veterans - Bill Aguilar, Commander (10 minutes)

Presentation of Proclamation - Ivy Darling’s 100^th Birthday

Sunil Shukla - Teen Task Force Fundraiser on April 14, 2023 in Ardsley - A New Community Garden at the Theodore D. Young Community Center (5 Minutes)

Donation of Reflective of Arm Bands
Amy Ferraro Martin/Community Relations - Phelps Hospital (5 Minutes)
Daniel Marcy/Director, Government and Community Relations - Westchester Medical Center (5 Minutes)
Dawn French/Senior VP, Marketing & Community Outreach - White Plains Hospital (5 Minutes)

Central Park Avenue/ Lawton Avenue HAWK Light Operation

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 creating a new Article XVII to Chapter 440 "Taxation" in the Code of the Town of Greenburgh entitled "Tax Assessment of Condominiums and Cooperatives."

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)

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, for an amount not to exceed $272,324.96

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, for an amount not to exceed $837,414.13

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.

APPOINTMENT OF TOWN ATTORNEY

Appointment of Joseph A. Danko, Esq. as Town Attorney

BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

Appointment of Pauline Helen Mosley to the Zoning Board as an Alternate Member, for a term to expire December 31, 2023

Re-appointment of Fred Campbell, Irene Kanowitz, John Malone, Lemuel Davis, Michael Wolin and Jon Flores to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for a term to expire December 31, 2025

Re-appointment of Stephen Cowles, Eric Zinger, Marisa Goldberg, Trudy Holand, Michael Marino and Robert Gramaglia to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for a term to expire December 31, 2024

Re-appointment of Dorrine Livson and Cindy Collins to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for a term to expire December 31, 2023

TOWN BOARD – 989-1540

TB 1 - 4/12/2023

Resolution authorizing the retention of CGR to analyze the potential impact on the remaining area of the Town as a result of incorporation of a new village (Held over to Town Board Meeting of 4/26/2023)

ATTORNEY – 989-1615

AT 1 – 4/12/2023
Resolution approving the continued retention of Kenneth E. Pitcoff, Esq., and the law firm of Morris Duffy Alonso Faley & Pitcoff, to represent the Town of Greenburgh In The Matter of Kristine Provenzale v. The Town of Greenburgh, for an amount not to exceed $25,000, $50,000 in total

AT 2 – 4/12/2023
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, $350,000 in total

AT 3 - 4/12/2023

Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner Michael Gaviser for property located at Inverness Road. The Town’s share of the refund is $3,760±; the County’s share is $2,067±; the Bronx Valley Sewer District’s share is $287±; the Edgemont Union Free School District’s share is $13,142±; the Greenville Fire District’s share is $2,317±; the Consolidated Sewer Mtc. District’s share is $138±. Refunds from all sources total $21,711±.

AT 4 - 4/12/2023

Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner Lock Up Ardsley, LLC for property located at 642 Saw Mill River Road. The Town’s share of the refund is $563±; the County’s share is $4,180±; the Saw Mill Valley Sewer District’s share is $563±; the Ardsley Union Free School District’s share is $27,485±. Refunds from all sources total $32,792±.

AT 5 - 4/12/2023

Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner Anthony Coscia for property located at 631 Saw Mill River Road. The Town’s share of the refund is $1,335±; the County’s share is $9,774±; the Saw Mill Valley Sewer District’s share is $1,461±; the Ardsley Union Free School District’s share is $65,863±. Refunds from all sources total $78,432±.