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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, July 26, 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, Sept. 13, 2023, 7:30 PM	Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, 7:30 PM
	Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, 7:30 PM	Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, 7:30 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENCE

Following the moment of silence, anyone who would like to provide additional reflections with be given the opportunity to do so.

In memory of Elvira de Field, 100, an Elmsford resident for 33 years, who passed on July 1st. Elvira was born on February 5, 1923. In 1955, she married Carlos Field in Cartagena, Colombia and they had five children. She emigrated to the Village of Elmsford in 1990. A woman of strength and tenacity, Elvira survived COVID-19 in 2020. Even at the age of 100, her mind was extremely sharp, and she loved to share numerous stories of her younger years. She had a jovial spirit, was very lively, and loved to sing and dance. She was an avid and skilled seamstress and cook. Her most popular dish was arroz con coco. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. Her passing has left a profound sadness in the hearts of all she touched. In memory of Christina Elizabeth Victor Jackson, 92, mother of Department of Community Resources Commissioner Terrance Jackson, who passed on July 12. Christina was born in Boston, where she attended Boston Public schools. She then attended Virginia Union, majoring in Business Administration, after which she moved to New York accepting a position with the Queens County Court System. In 1952, she married Warren G. Jackson, a marriage that spanned 69 years born three children. Christina participated in numerous community and service organizations. She was an active member of the Queens Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, and national president of Hansel & Gretel, a family organization dedicated to Black enrichment and service. After moving to Hartsdale, she was a founding member of Hansel & Gretel's Westchester, NY Chapter and actively helped raise awareness and funding for Sickle Cell Anemia, a disease that disproportionately impacts African Americans. Christina was among leaders of a successful class action suit launched in Westchester, NY against Con Edison. Christina partnered with her husband to build Circulation Experti , Ltd, one of the nation's first and oldest Black-owned public relation firms, representing such clients as Reebok, General Motors, Philip Morris, IBM, JP Morgan Chase and Colgate-Palmolive. As the firm's comptroller, Christina taught a generation of employees the importance of contributing to their retirement accounts and preparing financially for the future.

In memory of Isabel E. Villar, 74, Founder and Executive Director of El Centro Hispano, who passed on July 12. Throughout her long and distinguished career, Isabel was not only co-host of the Centro Hispano cable TV program, “El Centro Hispano Informa,” but she served on numerous committees, councils and advisory boards. Her voice and influence reached far and wide, as evinced by being honored with forty-two different awards over the years, including The Statue of Liberty Award, the Americanism Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Women of Distinction Award from the New York State Senate, The Caring New Yorker Award from Fidelis Care New York Liberty, the Harold Fitzpatrick Community Leadership Award from the African American Men of Westchester and the Business Council of Westchester, The AJC Westchester/Fairfield Woman of Valor Award and the Westchester County Board of Legislator for her outstanding contributions and civic activities in Westchester County as the Founding Director of El Centro Hisano. She was proud to be inducted into the White Plains High School Hall of Fame, the YWCA Hall of Fame, and the Westchester Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. A very special moment was having a section of Lexington Avenue in White Plains renamed Isabel Elsa Villar Boulevard in her honor in October of 2013. For the last 15 years she valiently battled ovarian cancer. Traveled to 102 countries and islands, and sang at each opportunity. Isabel is gone, but not forgotten.
In memory of James (Jim) A. Dauterman, Jr., 56, Volunteer Coordinator and Assistant to Manager of the Living Collections at the Greenburgh Nature Center, who passed on July 14. He attended Roosevelt High School and Manhattan College. He joined the Greenburgh Nature Center in 2022 and worked as a Volunteer Coordinator and Assistant Manager of Living Collections. Jim was held in the highest regard by all those who crossed paths with him. Everyone he has worked with seem to have the same opinion; that he was very intelligent, and the kindest, most caring and giving person they had ever met. He formed personal connections with many other volunteers at the Greenburgh Nature Center. Jim was unmatched in his passion for his work and devotion to the betterment of the lives of the animals. He will be sorely missed.

In memory of Barbara Watson Perry, 85, the second Executive Director of the Theodore Young Community Center and the first female Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources, who passed on July 15th. Barbara led the department when construction of a second floor at the TDYCC was built. She lobbied NYS to appropriate funds for this important addition which enabled the TDYCC to provide patrons and children with a dedicated dance studio, and additional classrooms and social programs. Barbara also was responsible for enriching cultural activities, starting a jazz concert series that continues today. Prior to her being appointed Commissioner, Barbara served as Assistant to the Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation. She was a long time advocate for providing quality social and recreational programs in Greenburgh. She was a special woman who was passionate about the community and the TDYCC, speaking out on matters she felt strongly about and wasn't afraid to express herself. She did a tremendous amount of good during her life and changed many lives in a positive manner. Barbara will be missed by our community and remembered for the legacy she has left us.

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, deliberately 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, and now Russia's agressive bombing of Ukraine's food-producing infrastructure to disrupt food supplies worldwide, 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

Andrew Ghaleb/Summer Intern - Helping the Asylum Seekers

Elmsford Little League - Winners of the New York State Senior Division Champtionship
Will Anello, Chris Bagley, Nick Benenati, Joe Brown, Sawyer Chalsen, Drew Cook, Wells Cunningham, Chris DeLucci, Connor Librandi, Sawyer Pineda, Jack Reichgott, Alex Shapiro, Vinny Spillane, Caden Tate, Luke Tran
Coaches: Dawn DeLucci, Tom DeLucci, Kevin DeLucci

Central Park Avenue HAWK traffic light (a traffic light without a green signal) near 4 Corners now fully installed and working

TOWN CLERK COMMENTS

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

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 one-year agreement between the Town of Greenburgh and the Village of Tarrytown to provide fire protection services to Unincorporated Greenburgh residents of the Glenville Fire Protection District for the year 2021, at a cost not to exceed $256,378

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 - 7/26/2023
Resolution authorizing the Town Board to cancel tax liens on property owned by the Republic of Rwanda and Designated on the Town's tax rolls as 333 S. Healey Avenue (Section 8.350, Block 252, Lots 6 and 7)

TB 2 - 7/26/2023

Resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Greenburgh authorizing the Town Supervisor to execute an Easement Agreement between Scarsdale Leasing Corporation and the Town of Greenburgh concerning access to the town’s public water main on the Scarsdale Golf Club property

TB 3 - 7/26/2023

Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to enter into an Amended License Agreement with Global Signal Acquisitions III LLC, d/b/a Crown Castle US

ASSESSOR - 989-1520

AS 1 - 7/26/2023
Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to execute an agreement with Tyler Technologies to conduct a Town- wide reassessment, at a cost not to exceed $380,000

ATTORNEY – 989-1615

AT 1 – 7/26/2023
Resolution authorizing settlement of supplemental property damage related Claim, File No.: 44/23C, by Linda Peng, for an amount not to exceed $861.66; in total

AT 2 – 7/26/2023
Resolution authorizing settlement of property damage related Claim, File No.: 101/23C by Christine Cleary, for an amount not to exceed $425

AT 3 - 7/26/2023