PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Town Clerk Judith Beville
Reorganization By the Town Board
REORGANIZATION BY THE TOWN BOARD
Appointment of Anaiz Reynoso, (student from Woodlands High School) to the Police Community Advisory Commission Appointment of Arun Nair, (student from Alexander Hamilton High School) to the Police Community Advisory Commission Appointment of Dan Martin to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an alternate member, for a one year term to expire March 21, 2013
Motion to suspend the rules in order to hold the Public Hearings prior to the Public Comments
Public Hearing 1 (Part 1 of 2)
To consider a Local Law amending Sections 285-5 and 285-29.1 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh entitled “Zoning” to allow Gasoline Service Stations and Private Gas Pumping Stations as a Special Permit Use
Public Hearing 1 (Part 2 of 2)
To consider a Local Law amending Sections 285-5 and 285-29.1 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh entitled “Zoning” to allow Gasoline Service Stations and Private Gas Pumping Stations as a Special Permit Use
To consider the Extension of the Southwest Woodlands Sewer District in the Town of Greenburgh
To consider the increase and improvement of the facilities of the Sheldon Brook Drainage District in the Town of Greenburgh at an estimated maximum cost of $155,000
To consider a local law amending Chapter 220 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh revising the flood insurance rate maps for the Town of Greenburgh
Advance signup is preferred. Speakers will be called in the order of receipt of a Public Comment Request Form. The forms are available on the Town Web site, in the Town Clerk’s Office (until 7:00 PM on the day of the meeting), and on the dais next to the Town Clerk during the meeting. A three minute limit per speaker will be strictly enforced. No interruptions by the members of the Town Board or public will be permitted. Any questions on agenda items should be asked at this time. Department Heads have the option of leaving the meeting following Public Comment. Therefore, if anyone has questions that are related to resolutions/items on the agenda that she/he would like to direct to a specific Department Head, those questions should be raised at this time.
Decisions To consider a rate increase for the Consolidated Water District No. 1 PW 1 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing an increase in water rates for the Greenburgh Consolidated Water District No. 1
Introduction of a Local Law amending Chapter 410 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh entitled “Sanitation” to eliminate the piling of leaves for collection on public rights-of-way and to require that property owners, or their agents, place leaves for pick-up and collection in bags
TOWN BOARD – 993-1544 TB 1 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to execute a Stormwater Facilities Acess Easement Agreement with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., granting the Town and its agents, contractors, employees and consultants an easement to enter upon the site located at 333 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford, NY to ensure facilities are maintained in good working order and for the purposes of maintaining and/or repairing the facilities TB 2 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to execute a Stormwater Control Facility Maintenance Agreement with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., to provide for the maintenance and continuation of stormwater control measures for the project known as Sam’s Club Store #6674 located at 333 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford, NY ATTORNEY – 993-1547 AT 1 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing valuation plus, inc. be retained as real estate appraiser for various properties, at a total cost not to exceed $4,620. AT 2 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner Reckson Operating Partnership LP/RA 660 White Plains Road LLC, located at 660 White Plains Rd. The Town’s share of the refund is $793,142±; the Elmsford Union Free School District’s share is $1,949,762±; the Irvington Union Free School District’s share is $704,357±; the County’s share is $583,207±; the Saw Mill Valley Sewer District’s share is $91,571±; the West Elmsford Fire Protection District’s share is $92,538±; the Consolidated Sewer Mtc. District’s share is $15,896. Refunds from all sources total $4,230,472±. AT 3 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner 636 Central Ave Corp. for property located at 640 Central Park Avenue. The Town’s share of the refund is $1,651±; the Edgemont Union Free School District’s share is $6,045±; the County’s share is $1,333±; the Bronx Valley Sewer District’s share is $139±; the Greenville Fire District’s share is $1,084±; the Consolidated Sewer Mtc. District’s share is $35±. Refunds from all sources total $10,287±. AT 4 – 3/2/0/12 Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner AMG, LLC for property located at 297 Knollwood Road. The Town’s share of the refund is $31,892±; the Greenburgh Central School District No. 7’s share is $82,949±; the County’s share is $22,719±; the Bronx Valley Sewer District’s share is $3,059±; the Consolidated Sewer Mtc. District’s share is $625±; the Fairview Fire District’s share is $25,491±. Refunds from all sources total $166,735±.(ATTORNEY, CON’T.) AT 5 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner John S. Porzio for property located at 234 No. Central Ave. The Town’s share of the refund is $31,726±; the Greenburgh Central School District No. 7’s share is $83,857±; the County’s share is $23,192±; the Bronx Valley Sewer District’s share is $2,991±; the Consolidated Sewer Mtc. District’s share is $641±; the Hartsdale Fire District’s share is $26,071±. Refunds from all sources total $168,479±. AT 6 – 3/20/12 Resolution amending in part Resolution AT 1 – 2/28/12 as to the settlement of motor vehicle damage related Claim File No: 523/11C, by Geico a/s/o Benjamin Recio, for an amount not to exceed $4,941.62 CLERK – 993-1500 CL 1 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing street closing of Edgemont Road, from Round Hill Road to Crane Pond Road to the Triangle at the end of Crane’s Pond, on Saturday, May 5, 2012, from 2:30 PM through 6:30 PM (Rain date: Sunday, May 6, 2012 from 2:30 PM to 6:30 Mm) for the Edgemont Association to host its “Annual Earth Day” CL 2 – 3/20/12 Resolution setting a Public Hearing, 7:30 PM, Wednesday, April 11, 2012, to consider a local law amending Chapter 410 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh to eliminate the piling of leaves for pick-up and collection on public rights-of-way and to require that property owners or their agents place leaves for collection in bags COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – 993-1532 CD 1 – 3/20/12 Resolution proposing the consideration of designating federally, state and County designated historical landmarks as a local historic landmark pursuant to Section 235-5 of the Town Code of the town of Greenburgh COMPTROLLER – 993-1528 CO 1 – 3/20/12 Resolution to approve a budget amendment to the Town Entire Fund for Fiscal Year 2012 to reflect the award of a JCAP grant of $2,532.11 for resources and equipment necessary to support the Justice System CO 2 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing the issuance of $155,000 Bonds of the Town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, to pay the cost of the Increase and Improvement of the Facilities of the Sheldon Brook Drainage District PARKS & RECREATION – 693-8985 PR 1 – 3/20/12 Resolution accepting a $7,000.00 donation from Samuel Herman to the Town of Greenburgh Nutrition Program through the executor of his last will and testament and authorizing the execution of a “release and discharge of the executor” PR 2 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing award to lowest responsible bidders for T-Shirts and Miscellaneous Supplies for 2012, at a total cost for all items bid not to exceed $33,540.89 PR 3 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing award to lowest responsible bidders to provide for the pruning and/or removal of trees deemed unsafe in various Town parks by the Department of Parks and Recreation’s arborist and the Town’s forester, at a cost not to exceed $55,000.00 PR 4 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing award to lowest responsible bidder or New York State Contract approved vendor, whichever is lowest cost per item meeting specification, for athletic supplies for 2012, at a total cost for all items bid not to exceed $22,214.73 PR 5 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing award to lowest responsible bidders for landscape supplies for 2012, at a total cost for all bid items not to exceed $19,555.03 PR 6 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing award to lowest responsible bidders for pool chemicals and supplies for 2012 at a total cost for all items bid not to exceed $70,525.20 PR$ 7 – 3/20/12 Resolution accepting a $50,000.00 donation from Nunataks, LTD to offset the cost for the purchase and installation of a Nature’s Discovery Playground at the Greenburgh Nature Center PHILANTHROPHY – 993-1515 PH 1 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing the Town of Greenburgh to accept a grant in the amount of $9,000 from the Lanza Family Foundation for a college tour for the Young Achiever’s Program at the Theodore D. Young Community Center POLICE – 682-5300 PO 1 – 3/20/12 Resolution adopting the recommendation of the Greenburgh Police Department to add parking restrictions on County Center Road between the intersection of Old Tarrytown Road Southerly for 40 feet amending Chapter 460 of the Greenburgh Town Code PO 2 – 3/20/12 Resolution appointing Robert Ponzini, Esq. to act as the hearing officer under 207-C General Municipal Law in a matter involving Police Officer Sameer Nath PO 3 – 3/20/12 Resolution adopting the recommendation of the Greenburgh Police Department to add parking restrictions on the West Side of Warren Avenue between the intersection of Florence Avenue Northerly to the dead end, amending Chapter 460 of the Greenburgh Town Code(POLICE, CON’T.) PO 4 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing the Police Department to award bid to All Area Fire and Rescue Apparatus, the lowest responsible and only bidder, for the purchase of a 2012 Chevy G-3500 Braun Type III Ambulance and Related Equipment, for an amount not to exceed $142,517 PUBLIC WORKS – 993-1573 PW 1 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing an increase in water rates for the Greenburgh Consolidated Water District No. 1 PW 2 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing execution of a cleaning service contract with Westchester ARC for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, at an annual cost not to exceed $62,588 PW 3 – 3/20/12 Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Dolph Rotfeld Engineering, P.C., for Construction Inspection Services in support of the CDBG Project for the Installation of a Sidewalk and Pedestrian Signals along NYS Route 119, Tarrytown Road, for an amount not to exceed $15,000 PW 4 – 3/20/12 Resolution awarding a contract for the construction of the Nature’s Discovery Playground Project at the Greenburgh Nature Center for an amount not to exceed $179,049 PW 5 – 3/20/12 Resolution approving Change Order #2 in the amount of $10,347 to the contract for the new steel mezzanine and modular office space at the DPW Highway garage for the installation of 62-feet of safety fencing and gates PW 6 – 3/20/12 Resolution appointing Kenneth V. Cioce, P.E. as acting Town Engineer with additional compensation of $9.5049 hourly
Executive Session & Public Comment
PUBLIC COMMENT Advance signup is preferred. Speakers will be called in the order of receipt of a Public Comment Request Form. The forms are available on the Town Web site, in the Town Clerk’s Office (until 7:00 PM on the day of the meeting), and on the dais next to the Town Clerk during the meeting. A three minute limit per speaker will be strictly enforced. No interruptions by the members of the Town Board or public will be permitted. Any questions on agenda items should be asked at this time. Department Heads have the option of leaving the meeting following Public Comment. Therefore, if anyone has questions that are related to resolutions/items on the agenda that she/he would like to direct to a specific Department Head, those questions should be raised at this time. Executive Session
Mar 20, 2012 Town Board
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Town Clerk Judith Beville
Reorganization By the Town Board
REORGANIZATION BY THE TOWN BOARD
Appointment of Anaiz Reynoso, (student from Woodlands High School) to the Police Community Advisory Commission Appointment of Arun Nair, (student from Alexander Hamilton High School) to the Police Community Advisory Commission Appointment of Dan Martin to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an alternate member, for a one year term to expire March 21, 2013
Motion to suspend the rules in order to hold the Public Hearings prior to the Public Comments
Public Hearing 1 (Part 1 of 2)
To consider a Local Law amending Sections 285-5 and 285-29.1 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh entitled “Zoning” to allow Gasoline Service Stations and Private Gas Pumping Stations as a Special Permit Use
Public Hearing 1 (Part 2 of 2)
To consider a Local Law amending Sections 285-5 and 285-29.1 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh entitled “Zoning” to allow Gasoline Service Stations and Private Gas Pumping Stations as a Special Permit Use
To consider the Extension of the Southwest Woodlands Sewer District in the Town of Greenburgh
To consider the increase and improvement of the facilities of the Sheldon Brook Drainage District in the Town of Greenburgh at an estimated maximum cost of $155,000
To consider a local law amending Chapter 220 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh revising the flood insurance rate maps for the Town of Greenburgh
Advance signup is preferred. Speakers will be called in the order of receipt of a Public Comment Request Form. The forms are available on the Town Web site, in the Town Clerk’s Office (until 7:00 PM on the day of the meeting), and on the dais next to the Town Clerk during the meeting. A three minute limit per speaker will be strictly enforced. No interruptions by the members of the Town Board or public will be permitted. Any questions on agenda items should be asked at this time. Department Heads have the option of leaving the meeting following Public Comment. Therefore, if anyone has questions that are related to resolutions/items on the agenda that she/he would like to direct to a specific Department Head, those questions should be raised at this time.
Decisions To consider a rate increase for the Consolidated Water District No. 1 PW 1 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing an increase in water rates for the Greenburgh Consolidated Water District No. 1
Introduction of a Local Law amending Chapter 410 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh entitled “Sanitation” to eliminate the piling of leaves for collection on public rights-of-way and to require that property owners, or their agents, place leaves for pick-up and collection in bags
TOWN BOARD – 993-1544 TB 1 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to execute a Stormwater Facilities Acess Easement Agreement with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., granting the Town and its agents, contractors, employees and consultants an easement to enter upon the site located at 333 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford, NY to ensure facilities are maintained in good working order and for the purposes of maintaining and/or repairing the facilities TB 2 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to execute a Stormwater Control Facility Maintenance Agreement with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., to provide for the maintenance and continuation of stormwater control measures for the project known as Sam’s Club Store #6674 located at 333 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford, NY ATTORNEY – 993-1547 AT 1 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing valuation plus, inc. be retained as real estate appraiser for various properties, at a total cost not to exceed $4,620. AT 2 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner Reckson Operating Partnership LP/RA 660 White Plains Road LLC, located at 660 White Plains Rd. The Town’s share of the refund is $793,142±; the Elmsford Union Free School District’s share is $1,949,762±; the Irvington Union Free School District’s share is $704,357±; the County’s share is $583,207±; the Saw Mill Valley Sewer District’s share is $91,571±; the West Elmsford Fire Protection District’s share is $92,538±; the Consolidated Sewer Mtc. District’s share is $15,896. Refunds from all sources total $4,230,472±. AT 3 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner 636 Central Ave Corp. for property located at 640 Central Park Avenue. The Town’s share of the refund is $1,651±; the Edgemont Union Free School District’s share is $6,045±; the County’s share is $1,333±; the Bronx Valley Sewer District’s share is $139±; the Greenville Fire District’s share is $1,084±; the Consolidated Sewer Mtc. District’s share is $35±. Refunds from all sources total $10,287±. AT 4 – 3/2/0/12 Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner AMG, LLC for property located at 297 Knollwood Road. The Town’s share of the refund is $31,892±; the Greenburgh Central School District No. 7’s share is $82,949±; the County’s share is $22,719±; the Bronx Valley Sewer District’s share is $3,059±; the Consolidated Sewer Mtc. District’s share is $625±; the Fairview Fire District’s share is $25,491±. Refunds from all sources total $166,735±.(ATTORNEY, CON’T.) AT 5 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner John S. Porzio for property located at 234 No. Central Ave. The Town’s share of the refund is $31,726±; the Greenburgh Central School District No. 7’s share is $83,857±; the County’s share is $23,192±; the Bronx Valley Sewer District’s share is $2,991±; the Consolidated Sewer Mtc. District’s share is $641±; the Hartsdale Fire District’s share is $26,071±. Refunds from all sources total $168,479±. AT 6 – 3/20/12 Resolution amending in part Resolution AT 1 – 2/28/12 as to the settlement of motor vehicle damage related Claim File No: 523/11C, by Geico a/s/o Benjamin Recio, for an amount not to exceed $4,941.62 CLERK – 993-1500 CL 1 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing street closing of Edgemont Road, from Round Hill Road to Crane Pond Road to the Triangle at the end of Crane’s Pond, on Saturday, May 5, 2012, from 2:30 PM through 6:30 PM (Rain date: Sunday, May 6, 2012 from 2:30 PM to 6:30 Mm) for the Edgemont Association to host its “Annual Earth Day” CL 2 – 3/20/12 Resolution setting a Public Hearing, 7:30 PM, Wednesday, April 11, 2012, to consider a local law amending Chapter 410 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh to eliminate the piling of leaves for pick-up and collection on public rights-of-way and to require that property owners or their agents place leaves for collection in bags COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – 993-1532 CD 1 – 3/20/12 Resolution proposing the consideration of designating federally, state and County designated historical landmarks as a local historic landmark pursuant to Section 235-5 of the Town Code of the town of Greenburgh COMPTROLLER – 993-1528 CO 1 – 3/20/12 Resolution to approve a budget amendment to the Town Entire Fund for Fiscal Year 2012 to reflect the award of a JCAP grant of $2,532.11 for resources and equipment necessary to support the Justice System CO 2 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing the issuance of $155,000 Bonds of the Town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, to pay the cost of the Increase and Improvement of the Facilities of the Sheldon Brook Drainage District PARKS & RECREATION – 693-8985 PR 1 – 3/20/12 Resolution accepting a $7,000.00 donation from Samuel Herman to the Town of Greenburgh Nutrition Program through the executor of his last will and testament and authorizing the execution of a “release and discharge of the executor” PR 2 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing award to lowest responsible bidders for T-Shirts and Miscellaneous Supplies for 2012, at a total cost for all items bid not to exceed $33,540.89 PR 3 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing award to lowest responsible bidders to provide for the pruning and/or removal of trees deemed unsafe in various Town parks by the Department of Parks and Recreation’s arborist and the Town’s forester, at a cost not to exceed $55,000.00 PR 4 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing award to lowest responsible bidder or New York State Contract approved vendor, whichever is lowest cost per item meeting specification, for athletic supplies for 2012, at a total cost for all items bid not to exceed $22,214.73 PR 5 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing award to lowest responsible bidders for landscape supplies for 2012, at a total cost for all bid items not to exceed $19,555.03 PR 6 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing award to lowest responsible bidders for pool chemicals and supplies for 2012 at a total cost for all items bid not to exceed $70,525.20 PR$ 7 – 3/20/12 Resolution accepting a $50,000.00 donation from Nunataks, LTD to offset the cost for the purchase and installation of a Nature’s Discovery Playground at the Greenburgh Nature Center PHILANTHROPHY – 993-1515 PH 1 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing the Town of Greenburgh to accept a grant in the amount of $9,000 from the Lanza Family Foundation for a college tour for the Young Achiever’s Program at the Theodore D. Young Community Center POLICE – 682-5300 PO 1 – 3/20/12 Resolution adopting the recommendation of the Greenburgh Police Department to add parking restrictions on County Center Road between the intersection of Old Tarrytown Road Southerly for 40 feet amending Chapter 460 of the Greenburgh Town Code PO 2 – 3/20/12 Resolution appointing Robert Ponzini, Esq. to act as the hearing officer under 207-C General Municipal Law in a matter involving Police Officer Sameer Nath PO 3 – 3/20/12 Resolution adopting the recommendation of the Greenburgh Police Department to add parking restrictions on the West Side of Warren Avenue between the intersection of Florence Avenue Northerly to the dead end, amending Chapter 460 of the Greenburgh Town Code(POLICE, CON’T.) PO 4 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing the Police Department to award bid to All Area Fire and Rescue Apparatus, the lowest responsible and only bidder, for the purchase of a 2012 Chevy G-3500 Braun Type III Ambulance and Related Equipment, for an amount not to exceed $142,517 PUBLIC WORKS – 993-1573 PW 1 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing an increase in water rates for the Greenburgh Consolidated Water District No. 1 PW 2 – 3/20/12 Resolution authorizing execution of a cleaning service contract with Westchester ARC for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, at an annual cost not to exceed $62,588 PW 3 – 3/20/12 Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Dolph Rotfeld Engineering, P.C., for Construction Inspection Services in support of the CDBG Project for the Installation of a Sidewalk and Pedestrian Signals along NYS Route 119, Tarrytown Road, for an amount not to exceed $15,000 PW 4 – 3/20/12 Resolution awarding a contract for the construction of the Nature’s Discovery Playground Project at the Greenburgh Nature Center for an amount not to exceed $179,049 PW 5 – 3/20/12 Resolution approving Change Order #2 in the amount of $10,347 to the contract for the new steel mezzanine and modular office space at the DPW Highway garage for the installation of 62-feet of safety fencing and gates PW 6 – 3/20/12 Resolution appointing Kenneth V. Cioce, P.E. as acting Town Engineer with additional compensation of $9.5049 hourly
Executive Session & Public Comment
PUBLIC COMMENT Advance signup is preferred. Speakers will be called in the order of receipt of a Public Comment Request Form. The forms are available on the Town Web site, in the Town Clerk’s Office (until 7:00 PM on the day of the meeting), and on the dais next to the Town Clerk during the meeting. A three minute limit per speaker will be strictly enforced. No interruptions by the members of the Town Board or public will be permitted. Any questions on agenda items should be asked at this time. Department Heads have the option of leaving the meeting following Public Comment. Therefore, if anyone has questions that are related to resolutions/items on the agenda that she/he would like to direct to a specific Department Head, those questions should be raised at this time. Executive Session