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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
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TOWN OF GREENBURGH TOWN BOARD MEETING
177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY 10607
Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 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, 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, Sept. 11, 2024, 7:30 PM	Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, 7:30 PM
	Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, 7:30 PM	Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, 7:30 PM

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENCE (tributes/photos in progress)

In memory of Charlie Gray Jr., Charlie was a lifelong resident of Greenburgh. He worked for the Town as Forman with our Sanitation Department. He retired just a few years. Everyone that knew Charlie loved him and he will be missed by all.

In memory of Joyce Baumgarten, who was the first woman elected to the position of Chairperson for the Democratic Party in the Town of Greenburgh. As Chairperson, Joyce spearheaded both the successful election in 1971 of the Honorable George Bland, the first Black man elected to the Greenburgh Town Council, as well as the election of Tony Veteran, the first Democrat to be elected as Greenburgh Town Supervisor in over 75 years. Before Joyce became Chairperson, there was not a single Democrat holding office in the Town of Greenburgh. By the time she left office seven years later, all elected officials were Democrats.

In memory of Harry Phillips, III, who was a leader in local school and Democratic politics. He served as PTA president, was a Democratic District Leader, participated in many committees geared toward improving the schools, and was Chairman of the Greenburgh for Stevenson campaign in 1955-56. Harry’s commitment to Greenburgh School District 8 was partly due to the fact that in 1950, prior to the Brown vs. Board of Education decision, the district had decided to implement busing to integrate the schools. One of the achievements that Harry was most proud of was helping to facilitate a meeting between members of the school board and Frieda Schiff Warburg that resulted in Warburg donating her 150 acre estate to the school district. This allowed for the building of Woodlands High School on the estate grounds. Warburg, like Phillips, was impressed by the school district’s commitment to integration.

In memory of Vanessa Merton, Vanessa was a Hastings activist, advocate for immigrants, democratic district leader, and Pace Law School Professor (Darrow Slade Godeski Merton will speak following the moments of silence)

In memory of those killed in Ukraine due to the Russian invasion, and in memory of those who have perished due to the terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023

ROLL CALL: Town Clerk Lisa Maria Nero

PRESENTATIONS

Presenting a Proclamation to Nettie Pizza, celebrating her 101st Birthday

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 09/21/2023, 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 Lisa Maria Nero, 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 the Town of Greenburgh Proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Applications to be submitted to the Westchester County Urban County Consortium for Fiscal Years 2025-2027 (See PH-1, PH-2, PH-3, PH-4 Below)

To consider an extension of the Finmore Sewer District in the Town of Greenburgh (See TB-4 Below)

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 Application by Game On Golf Center, for property located at 701 Dobbs Ferry Road (P.O. White Plains, NY)

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

Appointment of Kenneth S. Jones to the Greenburgh Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, for a term to expire December 31, 2028

Appointment of Dylan Pyne to the Planning Board, to fill a position that expired 12/31/2023, for a term ending December 31, 2030

Appointment of Darra Boyd to the Board of Ethics, for a term to expire December 31, 2028

TOWN BOARD – 914-989-1540

TB 1 - 8/14/2024

Resolution approving the petition by Ridgewood Elmwood Owner, LLC to extend the Finmor Sewer District on property located at 850 Dobbs Ferry Road (P.O. White Plains, NY) in the Town of Greenburgh

TB 2 - 8/14/2024

Resolution ratifying a Supplemental Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Greenburgh and Civil Service Employees Association (CESA) local 1000 AFSCME, AFL-CIO to reassign and ratify the title of Building Plans Examiner to group XII in the current agreement

TB 3 – 8/14/2024
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; $100,000 total

ATTORNEY – 914-989-1615

AT 1 - 8/14/2024
Resolution authorizing settlement of property damage related Claim, File No.: 40/24C by Mark Oliver, for an amount not to exceed $1,475