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November 24, 2020

          A Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Greenburgh was held in the Meeting Room, Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, New York 10607, at 7:30 PM, Wednesday, November 24, 2020
             
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
             
ROLL CALL: Town Clerk
Present: Supervisor Paul J. Feiner  
  Councilman Ken Jones  
  Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner  
  Councilman Francis Sheehan  
Absent: Councilwoman Gina Jackson
Staff Present: Judith Beville, Town Clerk
Timothy Lewis, Town Attorney
             
PRESENTATION

Maria Ciampi of Hartsdale - Kris Kringle the Musical -- introducing a free performance that will brighten up the holidays

Miles Cooperman - Snow Angels Coordinator
             
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 (09/19/19), Standard & Poors once again reaffirmed the Town's highest rating and on (9/18/19) Moody's reaffirmed the Town's highest rating.
Any individual or group interested in a visit from the Town Board should email the Board at TownBoard@GreenburghNY.com
             
TOWN CLERK COMMENTS
             
DECISIONS
             
To consider a Local Law amending Chapter 380, “Noise,” of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh listing the noise created due to an unlawful speed contest as an enumerated restricted offense (To be held over to 12/9/2020 Town Board Meeting)
             
To consider Local Law(s) amending Chapter 460 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh entitled “Vehicles and Traffic” to create a new subsection authorizing the forfeiture of vehicles operated by persons while engaged in unlawful speed contests or races ((To be held over to 12/9/2020 Town Board Meeting)
             
PUBLIC HEARINGS
 
Supervisor Paul Feiner moved to open public hearing.
  Moved by Supervisor Paul J. Feiner, seconded by Councilman Ken Jones
 
AYE: Supervisor Paul J. Feiner
  Councilman Ken Jones
  Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
  Councilman Francis Sheehan
Other: Councilwoman Gina Jackson (ABSENT)
Motion Adopted
             
To consider the 2021 Preliminary Budget (The budget is available on the town's Web site.)
 
Supervisor Paul Feiner proposed to adjourn to December 9th.
  Moved by Supervisor Paul J. Feiner, seconded by Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
 
AYE: Supervisor Paul J. Feiner
  Councilman Ken Jones
  Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
  Councilman Francis Sheehan
Other: Councilwoman Gina Jackson (ABSENT)
Motion Adopted
             
To consider an Amended Site Plan and Special Permit Application by Eagle Energy Storage, LLC, for property located at 200 Knollwood Road Extension (P.O. Elmsford, NY) (This hearing will NOT be closed and no vote will be taken.  It will be continued at the next Town Board meeting.)
 
Supervisor Paul Feiner moved to open hearing.
  Moved by Supervisor Paul J. Feiner, seconded by Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
 
AYE: Supervisor Paul J. Feiner
  Councilman Ken Jones
  Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
  Councilman Francis Sheehan
Other: Councilwoman Gina Jackson (ABSENT)
Motion Adopted
 
Supervisor Paul Feiner moved to adjourn for all purposes
  Moved by Supervisor Paul J. Feiner, seconded by Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
 
AYE: Supervisor Paul J. Feiner
  Councilman Ken Jones
  Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
  Councilman Francis Sheehan
Other: Councilwoman Gina Jackson (ABSENT)
Motion Adopted
             
PUBLIC COMMENT

Advance signup via PublicComment@GreenburghNY.com is required. See instructions on first page. A three minute limit per speaker will be strictly enforced. No interruptions by Town Board members, the Town Clerk or the 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 involving a specific Department Head, those questions should be raised at this time
             
TOWN BOARD – 989-1540
             
TB 1 - 11/24/2020
Resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Greenburgh amending the Code of the Town of Greenburgh Chapter 380, entitled “Noise,” to create a new Subsection authorizing a penalty for noise violations resulting from vehicles operated by persons while engaged in unlawful speed contests or races (To be held over to 12/9/2020 Town Board Meeting)
             
TB 2 - 11/24/2020
Resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Greenburgh amending the Code of the Town of Greenburgh Subsection 460-1 by adding a new definition entitled “Unlawful Speed Contest” and creating a new Article XIII, entitled “Forfeiture of Vehicles in Connection with Criminal Acts,” authorizing the forfeiture of vehicles operated by persons while engaged in unlawful speed contests or races (To be held over to 12/9/2020 Town Board Meeting)
             
TB 3 - 11/24/2020
Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to enter into an agreement with G&S Solar / RM Community Solar, LLC for the Town to have an opportunity to purchase community solar credits which could be used to offset the Town’s electricity charges while supporting local renewable energy generation
  Moved by Supervisor Paul J. Feiner, seconded by Councilman Ken Jones
 
AYE: Supervisor Paul J. Feiner
  Councilman Ken Jones
  Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
  Councilman Francis Sheehan
Other: Councilwoman Gina Jackson (ABSENT)
Motion Adopted
             
TB 4 - 11/24/2020
Resolution reaffirming support for NYS Senate and Assembly Bills currently before the NYS Legislature amending the Real Property Tax Law and the Real Property Law to allow municipal corporations to value newly constructed and converted cooperative and condominium units as they would for real property to alleviate negative impacts placed on the locality by the current statute, S.7057a (Carlucci)/ A.5221 (Galef)
  Moved by Supervisor Paul J. Feiner, seconded by Councilman Ken Jones
 
AYE: Supervisor Paul J. Feiner
  Councilman Ken Jones
  Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
  Councilman Francis Sheehan
Other: Councilwoman Gina Jackson (ABSENT)
Motion Adopted
             
CLERK – 989-1500
             
CL 1 - 11/24/2020
Resolution re-scheduling a Public Hearing for 7:30PM, Wednesday, January 27, 2021, related to a Draft Environmental Impact Statement prepared by JMC, on behalf of Ridgewood Elmwood Owner, LLC (“the Applicant”), in connection with the proposed residential redevelopment of 850 Dobbs Ferry Road (P.O. White Plains)
  Moved by Supervisor Paul J. Feiner, seconded by Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
 
AYE: Supervisor Paul J. Feiner
  Councilman Ken Jones
  Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
  Councilman Francis Sheehan
Other: Councilwoman Gina Jackson (ABSENT)
Motion Adopted
             
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – 989-1538
             
CD 1 - 11/24/2020
Resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Greenburgh supporting the planning and implementation of a Black Lives Matter-Inspired painted mural along Manhattan Avenue in the vicinity of the I-287 overpass
  Moved by Supervisor Paul J. Feiner, seconded by Councilman Francis Sheehan
 
AYE: Supervisor Paul J. Feiner
  Councilman Ken Jones
  Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
  Councilman Francis Sheehan
Other: Councilwoman Gina Jackson (ABSENT)
Motion Adopted
             
CD 2 - 11/24/2020
Resolution (1) approving transfer of a portion of the Town's right-of-way in front of the Odell House (425 Ridge Road, Hartsdale, P.O. NY) for the purpose of merging this portion to the Odell House property in order to situate the historic structure wholly within a single lot and (2) authorizing the filing of the related survey and deed description, consisting of the entire merged property, with the Westchester County Clerk’s Office, Division of Land Records
  Moved by Supervisor Paul J. Feiner, seconded by Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
 
AYE: Supervisor Paul J. Feiner
  Councilman Ken Jones
  Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
  Councilman Francis Sheehan
Other: Councilwoman Gina Jackson (ABSENT)
Motion Adopted
             
COMPTROLLER – 989-1603
             
CO 1 - 11/24/2020
Resolution authorizing fiscal year 2020 budget transfers
  Moved by Supervisor Paul J. Feiner, seconded by Councilman Francis Sheehan
 
AYE: Supervisor Paul J. Feiner
  Councilman Ken Jones
  Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
  Councilman Francis Sheehan
Other: Councilwoman Gina Jackson (ABSENT)
Motion Adopted
             
PHILANTHROPY – 989-1515
             
PH 1 - 11/24/2020
Resolution requesting permission to accept a grant in the amount of $5,000 from George and Rachel Gumina, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors designated for sponsorship of the Town of Greenburgh's Student Internship Program
  Moved by Supervisor Paul J. Feiner, seconded by Councilman Francis Sheehan
 
AYE: Supervisor Paul J. Feiner
  Councilman Ken Jones
  Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
  Councilman Francis Sheehan
Other: Councilwoman Gina Jackson (ABSENT)
Motion Adopted
             
POLICE – 989-1740
             
PO 1 - 11/24/2020
Resolution adopting a Pilot Program amending Chapter 460 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh modifying the Snow Parking Rules to allow for a hardship exemption
  Moved by Supervisor Paul J. Feiner, seconded by Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
 
AYE: Supervisor Paul J. Feiner
  Councilman Ken Jones
  Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
  Councilman Francis Sheehan
Other: Councilwoman Gina Jackson (ABSENT)
Motion Adopted
             
PUBLIC WORKS - 989-1575
             
PW 1 - 11/24/2020
Resolution authorizing an agreement with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc., (WTI)/Tremco, for Roofing Inspections, Preventative Maintenance and Housekeeping at Town buildings, for an amount not to exceed $19,008
  Moved by Supervisor Paul J. Feiner, seconded by Councilman Francis Sheehan
 
AYE: Supervisor Paul J. Feiner
  Councilman Ken Jones
  Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
  Councilman Francis Sheehan
Other: Councilwoman Gina Jackson (ABSENT)
Motion Adopted
             
PW 2 - 11/24/2020
Resolution awarding the contract for the Reconstruction of Stone and Concrete Curbing at various streets in the Town of Greenburgh to Tony Casale, Inc., the lowest bidder, in an amount not to exceed $ 677,520
  Moved by Supervisor Paul J. Feiner, seconded by Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
 
AYE: Supervisor Paul J. Feiner
  Councilman Ken Jones
  Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
  Councilman Francis Sheehan
Other: Councilwoman Gina Jackson (ABSENT)
Motion Adopted
             
PW 3 - 11/24/2020
Resolution authorizing the award of bid for Highway Materials to the lowest responsible bidder for 2021
  Moved by Supervisor Paul J. Feiner, seconded by Councilman Francis Sheehan
 
AYE: Supervisor Paul J. Feiner
  Councilman Ken Jones
  Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
  Councilman Francis Sheehan
Other: Councilwoman Gina Jackson (ABSENT)
Motion Adopted
             
PW 4 - 11/24/2020
Resolution authorizing Auctionsinternational.com, an on-line auction company, be used, at no cost to the Town, to sell eighteen (18) itemized older vehicles and miscellaneous equipment considered surplus or needing significant repair
  Moved by Supervisor Paul J. Feiner, seconded by Councilman Francis Sheehan
 
AYE: Supervisor Paul J. Feiner
  Councilman Ken Jones
  Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
  Councilman Francis Sheehan
Other: Councilwoman Gina Jackson (ABSENT)
Motion Adopted
             
PW 5 - 11/24/2020
Resolution authorizing the award of bid for Water Materials and Supplies to the lowest responsible bidders for 2021
  Moved by Supervisor Paul J. Feiner, seconded by Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
 
AYE: Supervisor Paul J. Feiner
  Councilman Ken Jones
  Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
  Councilman Francis Sheehan
Other: Councilwoman Gina Jackson (ABSENT)
Motion Adopted
             
PW 6 - 11/24/2020
Resolution authorizing execution of Westchester County Snow Removal Contract commencing October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2025
  Moved by Supervisor Paul J. Feiner, seconded by Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
 
AYE: Supervisor Paul J. Feiner
  Councilman Ken Jones
  Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
  Councilman Francis Sheehan
Other: Councilwoman Gina Jackson (ABSENT)
Motion Adopted
             
PW 7 - 11/24/2020
Resolution approving Change Order #1 to the contract with Northbrook Contracting Corporation for the Rumbrook-Knollwood Interconnection Transmission Project to upgrade the existing asphalt curbs to concrete curbs along both sides of Canterbury Road for, an amount not to exceed $226,034.56
  Moved by Supervisor Paul J. Feiner, seconded by Councilman Ken Jones
 
AYE: Supervisor Paul J. Feiner
  Councilman Ken Jones
  Councilwoman Diana D. Juettner
  Councilman Francis Sheehan
Other: Councilwoman Gina Jackson (ABSENT)
Motion Adopted
            There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion, meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M.



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Judith A. Beville, Town Clerk

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