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TOWN OF GREENBURGH TOWN BOARD MEETING
177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY 10607
Wednesday, September 13, 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. 27, 2023, 7:30 PM	Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, 7:30 PM
	Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, 7:30 PM	Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, 7:30 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENCE

In memory of Aaron Silver, 92, who passed on August 1. Aaron is survived by his two daughters Michele (Mirza) and Debbie, and three grandchildren, Alison, Anthony and Olivia. Aaron was married for 65 years to Marilyn, who he married in 1953 while on active duty. Aaron was a Master Licensed Plumber who enjoyed and took great pride in being an Army Veteran having served in the Korean War and later spending his time as the Commander of the Jewish War Veterans (Post 191). He was also a member of The Old Guard. In 2013, Aaron Silver, on behalf of the Post, was presented with an American flag from Afghanistan and Operation Enduring Freedom. Aaron also enjoyed playing pinacle and both golfing and bowling. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

In memory of Paula Greenberg Owens, 98, who passed on August 5 after a short battle with illness and a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was predeceased by her husband O.J., her former husband Ellis Greenberg, her beloved son Richard Greenberg, and her cherished sister Ruth Plaks. She is survived by her daughter, Greenburgh Town Councilwoman Ellen Hendrickx, son-in-law John, and granddaughter Kaitlin, and extended family members. She also built an extended family of friends that spanned the country. Paula grew up in Cedarhurst, NY, was incredibly smart (and sassy!), skipping 2 grades to graduate high school at 16. She worked her entire life, always rising to the top (limited in the early years by the social mores of the day, regarding women). She was always esteemed by her colleagues and retained lifelong friendships that accumulated through the many vicissitudes of her life. She was a strong advocate, mentor and often generous to a fault. Paula was a respected interior designer, running her own company, Paula Greenberg & Associates in South Florida (previously called Total Design when she lived in N.Y.), whose unerring talent was prized by real estate developers nationwide as her beautifully designed models inevitably boosted their new home sales exponentially. Most private clients became her lifelong admirers and friends. As a businesswoman, her skills were many. Her most outstanding asset was her sense of commitment and integrity. Most of all, she was passionate, talented and inspired. We mourn with Ellen her loss.

In memory of Carolyn Sheer, 78, long-time resident and former Parks and Recreation Advisory Board member, passed August 15. Carolyn was a member of the Greenburgh Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for 28 years, 1994 - 2022. She was never hesitant to share her opinion, and contribute to making our park system better.

In memory of Stephanie Kavourias, 65, who passed on the morning of Saturday, August 26, after being struck by a hit and run driver while she was walking on the sidewalk near her home on East Hartsdale Avenue. The beloved daughter of Nicholas and Mary Kavourias, and the cherished sister of Elaine Andriotis Chronis, Debbie Kavourias, and the late James and Stamati. Before she retired, Stephanie served as the Executive Director of the Hartsdale Public Parking Authority. Stephanie was the head of her Hartsdale co-op board, a member of the Rotary Club, a board member of the Greenburgh Public Library, a board member of the Lois Bronz Daycare Center, former member of the Greenburgh Planning Board, and friend to so many, including those in need. Stephanie will be remembered for her civic leadership, her community service, her love of animals, and her generous spirit. Stephanie's senseless and violent death has tramatized the Greenburgh community, which mourns with her family, who we offer our sincere condolences and our prayers to have the strength to endure this unimaginable sudden loss.

In memory of Guy Novo, 74, who was a highly respected resident of Greenburgh. Guy was a community leader, a brilliant attorney and a Law School Adjunct Professor at St. John's Law School for many years. He was also a director of the Hartsdale Park Civic Association. His spirit of generosity, selflessness, and boundless charity can be seen in his decades of fundraising for the March of Dimes. Guy made the world a better place. Guy was patriotic, serving in the Army's 3rd Armored Cavalry Division and discharged honorably with rank of Captain. He will be missed.

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 aggressive 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.

Following the moment of silence there will be a tribute to Stephanie Kavourias, whose family will be in attendance. Anyone who would like to share a moment of reflection about Stephanie, in person or by Zoom, is invited to do so at this time.

ROLL CALL: Town Clerk

POLICE DEPARTMENT CEREMONY
Promotion of Police Officer Peter Schmidt, Jr., to Detective, effective March 13, 2023 (pursuant to Resolution PO-2 - 04/12/2023)

Appointment of Cameron Flynn, William Maguire and Terrence Tribble as Entry-Level Police Officers, effective July 13, 2023 (pursuant to Resolution PO-1 - 07/12/2023)

Promotion of Police Officer Taylor Braig to Sergeant effective July 26, 2023 (pursuant to Resolution PO-1 - 07/26/2023)

Promotion of Police Officers Christopher Iannelli and Francis Kozakiewicz to Sergeant, and Police Officer Shaquan Randolph to Detective, effective immediately (See Resolution PO-1 - 9/13/2023, below)

PRESENTATIONS

Girl Scout Troop 1924 - Reading Garden Program (9th Grade Students - Rahel Chacko, Hannah Frank, Samantha Jorge, and Deana Simmons)

Asa Miller, appointed the First Youth Poet Laureate in Greenburgh by the Greenburgh Arts and Culture Committee

Savannah and Brianna Haffender/Juniors at Woodlands High School - Representing the Town of Greenburgh in the Miss New York Teen USA Pageant

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 9/21/2023, Moody's reaffirmed the Town earned Moody's highest rating and, on 09/18/2023, 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 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 (Held over to Town Board Meeting of 9/27/2023)

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 2022, at a cost not to exceed $287,986.39 (Held over to Town Board Meeting of 9/27/2023)

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 an Amended Site Plan and related applications of Mount Hope Cemetery Association, located at 50 Jackson Avenue (P.O. Hastings-on-Hudson, NY), and referring the Amended Site Plan application to the Planning Board for review and recommendation [TB 23-06]

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 - 9/13/2023

Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to enter into an Amended License Agreement with Global Signal Acquisitions III LLC, d/b/a Crown Castle US (to be held over to September 27, 2023 Town Board Meeting)

ATTORNEY – 989-1615

AT 1 – 9/13/2023
Resolution authorizing settlement of property damage related Claim, File No.: 137/22C by GEICO General Insurance Company a/s/o Anne Krissoff, for an amount not to exceed $3,409.27

AT 2 – 9/13/2023
Resolution authorizing settlement of property damage related Claim, File No.: 118/23C by Joseph Frederick, for an amount not to exceed $1,906.29

AT 3 – 9/13/2023
Resolution authorizing settlement of property damage related Claim, File No.: 127/23C by Kim E. Goldman, for an amount not to exceed $100

AT 4 – 9/13/2023
Resolution authorizing settlement of property damage related Claim, File No.: 89/23C by Genevieve Stroh, for an amount not to exceed $1,403.26

AT 5 - 9/13/2023

Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner Sylvia Love Trustee for property located at 715 Saw Mill River Road. The Town’s share of the refund is $204±; the County’s share is $1,494±; the Saw Mill Valley Sewer District’s share is $208±; the Ardsley Union Free School District’s share is $9,607±. Refunds from all sources total $11,513±.

AT 6 - 9/13/2023

Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner GBR Tarrytown LLC for property located at 150 White Plains Road. The Town’s share of the refund is $5,990±; the County’s share is $43,749±; the Saw Mill Valley Sewer District’s share is $6,651±; the Irvington Union Free School District’s share is $267,531±. Refunds from all sources total $323,920±.