Agenda

Return

MONEY.COM named Greenburgh the 8th best place to live in the Northeast (January 2023)

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, February 26, 2025, 7:30 PM
AGENDA

This meeting can be viewed live

at https://greenburghny.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, Councilwoman Gina Jackson,
Councilwoman Ellen Hendrickx, Councilwoman Joy Haber), 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, March 12, 2025, 7:30 PM	Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 7:30 PM
	Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 7:30 PM	Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 7:30 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENCE

In memory of Cora Lena Carey, 86, who passed on 2/18/2025, passionate in her commitment to children, the underserved, the Greenburgh School District and Fairview community, always guided by her faith. Cora never shied away from a struggle, not even in her later years and deteriorating health. She was co-chair of the 3C's, the longest running locally produced cable access program; a Democratic District Leader, NAACP volunteer, Greenburgh Central School District Board member and Greenburgh Housing Authority member; and she was a founding member of Town's Antenna Review Board, serving 29 years until her passing. Greenburgh is a much better place because of Cora.

In memory of Morton J. David, former Mayor and Trustee of Ardsley , who passed on February 18 at the age of 85. He served in the US Army, was an educator in NYC and a Dean at Walter Panas HS. A devoted father, his paternal duties unintentionally set his political career in motion. Infuriated over the lack of a bathroom at a local park that his son desperately needed, he decided to get into Village politics. He would ultimately be elected trustee and then ascend to role of mayor in Ardsley, serving the village for eight years. He remained active in the Democratic Party in Westchester County, in his temple, and served on several boards.His intelligence, kindness, wit, passion, empathy, and devotion to his family and community will continue to inspire us all, well beyond his lifetime.

In memory of those around the world who have perished as victims of war, disease and natural disaster. Our hearts are with all who needlessly suffer.

ROLL CALL: Town Clerk

PRESENTATIONS
Promotion of Police Officers Brian Doherty and Paul Pala to Detective (See Resolution PO 4)

Recognizing Central Physical Therapy Associates -- Edward M. Berger (posthumously), David L. Berger, and Dawn M. Franz -- for its decades of service in the Town of Greenburgh

Honoring 2025 Black History Month Awardees

SUPERVISOR & TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Liaison Reports (Councilwoman Joy Haber, Councilwoman Ellen Hendrickx, Councilwoman Gina Jackson, Councilman Francis Sheehan)

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. Most recently, on November 21, 2024, Moody's reaffirmed the Town of Greenburgh earned Moody's highest rating (Aaa) and Standard & Poors also reaffirmed the Town again earned Standard & Poors highest rating (AAA).
Anyone interested in serving on a board or commission should send a resume to the Town Board via Lisa Maria Nero, Town Clerk, 177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY 10607. TownClerk@GreenburghNY.com
Any individual or group interested in a visit from the Town Board should email the Board at TownBoard@GreenburghNY.com

TOWN CLERK COMMENTS

DECISION

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 which would Establish Accessory Dwelling Units as a Special Permit Use, with related updates to Sections 285-5, 285-10, 285-36, 285-38, and 285-39 of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh [TB 23-09]

To consider a Local Law amending Chapter 440, "Taxation," of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh as it relates to tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance members.

To consider a local law amending Chapter 460 "Vehicles and Traffic" of the Code of the Town of Greenburgh establishing a Demonstration Program for traffic-control signal photo violation monitoring (Held over to March 12, 2025 Town Board Meeting)

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.

BOARDS & COMMISSIONS

Re-appointment of Leslie Davis as a Member of the Planning Board, for a term to expire December 31, 2028

Appointment of Leslie Davis as Chairperson of the Planning Board

TOWN BOARD – 914-989-1540

TB 1 - 02/26/2025
Resolution authorizing the Town Supervisor to execute a Collective Bargain Agreement between International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 456 and the Town of Greenburgh for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026

TB 2 - 02/26/2025

Resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Greenburgh authorizing the continued retention of Cozen O’Connor for the review and evaluation of a petition filed for the purpose of village incorporation for an additional $50,000; $100,000 total

TB 3 - 02/26/2025

Resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Greenburgh authorizing the continued retention of Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP to represent the Town in matters related to the NYS Chapter Amendment affecting potential village incorporation requirements for an additional $50,000; $150,000 total

ATTORNEY – 914-989-1615

AT 1 – 02/26/2025
Resolution approving the retention of the law firm of Morris Duffy Alonso Faley & Pitcoff to represent the Town of Greenburgh in the matter of Carol Callanan & Roger Wolf v. the Town of Greenburgh, for an amount not to exceed $25,000

AT 2 – 02/26/2025
Resolution approving the continued retention of Daniel A. Seymour, Esq., to represent Greenburgh Police Officer Davey Jakasal, Sergeant Edward Olsen, Captain Daniel Valentine, Detective Daniel O’Malley, Sergeant Carl Yuan and Detective Maria Pacino in the matter of Lakiesha Walker and Otte Armstrong v. Town of Greenburgh, for an amount not to exceed $25,000

AT 3 – 02/26/2025
Resolution approving the continued retention of Anthony G. Piscionere, Esq., of Piscionere & Nemarow, P.C., to represent the Town of Greenburgh in the matter of Lakiesha Walker and Otte Armstrong v. Town of Greenburgh, et al., for an amount not to exceed $25,000

AT 4 - 02/26/2025

Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner 1007-11 Yonkers Avenue LLC for property located at 468-472 Ashford Avenue. The Town’s share of the refund is $460±; the County’s share is $2,915±; the Saw Mill Valley Sewer District’s share is $603±; the Ardsley Union Free School District’s share is $22,444±. Refunds from all sources total $26,422±