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Today's Traffic Alert Becomes Tomorrow's Traffic

The work that the NY Department of Transportation was supposed to do on the Ashford Avenue Bridge today has been postponed until tomorrow due to the weather. You may want to adjust tomorrow's travel plans accordingly.

Board of Education Agenda -- 4/29

Anticipated Executive Session  7:00 p.m.
Regular Board of Education Meeting  8:00 p.m.
Concord Road School Library

Agenda
I. Call to Order – Mark Cohen, President
A.  Designation of Emergency Exits
B.  All cell phones silenced

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Acceptance of Minutes – April 9, 2008

IV. Presentation -- Internal Auditor

V. Recognition of Audience (limited to approximately 30 minutes and to items on the agenda)

VI. Report of the Superintendent – None at this meeting

VII. Report of the Board President – None at this meeting

VIII. Report of Board Committees and Representatives
Meeting with Nita Lowey – Frank J. Hariton and Stephanie Marquesano
Meeting with Regent Harry Phillips – Frank J. Hariton and Joanne G. Sold
Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association – Frank J. Hariton
Audit and Finance Committee – Mark Cohen and Lee H. Lew

IX. Board Action and Discussion Items
A. 2008-2009 Estimated Administrative Budget for the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Resolution
Resolved:  That the Board of Education approves the 2008-2009 Estimated Administrative Budget, in the amount of $8,058,073 for the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services.
B. Trustees of the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Resolution
Resolved:  That the Board of Education casts two votes, one for John DeSantis, and one for Beverly A. Levine, to serve as Trustees on the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services for the time period July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2011.

C. Appointment of Board of Registration – Resolution
Resolved:  That the following persons are hereby appointed by the Board of Education as members of the Board of Registration and Canvass, and that their compensation will be at the rate of $9.25 per hour: Gloria Cheperak, Madeline Piscitelli*, Dorothy Kaufman**, Emily Presbyto
Be It Further Resolved:  That the Chairperson/Chief Inspector* and the Assistant Chief Inspector** shall receive compensation at the rate of $10.25 per hour.

D. Appointment of Inspectors of Election and/or Election Clerks – Resolution
Resolved:  That the following persons are hereby appointed by the Board of Education as Inspectors of Election and/or Election Clerks, and that their compensation will be at the rate of $9.25 per hour.
Marie Agnano, Louise Cioppa, Judith Greenburg, Mary Guttridge, Winnie Longobardi, Carl Mirsky, Phyllis Mirsky, Elizabeth Morrison, Raoji Patel, Evelyn Perry, Vincent Piscitelli, Sybil Robins, Richard Staff, Fannie Tirella, Amelia Vellozzi, Christine Verber, Lee Whitehead

E. Approval of Proposed Trip for the Select Chorus – Resolution
Resolved:  That the Board of Education approve the proposed trip for the Select Chorus to travel on a singing tour of Italy from February 12, 2009 to February 20, 2009.

F. Future Agenda Items

G. Follow-Up Pending Agenda Items
Board Meeting             Agenda Item           Due Date
1/09/08  Five-Year Capital Plan Follow-up    5/07/08
2/06/08  CAP follow-up                       6/11/08
2/06/08  Board Policy Manual                 Ongoing
2/06/08  Tri-States Report                  
3/12/08  Citizens’ Budget Advisory Committee Follow-up  August 2008
3/12/08  Improvements to the food services operation    4/29/08
4/09/08  CBAC Study Session               August 2008
4/09/08  Guidance Study Session           October 2008
4/09/08  Early Academic Intervention      November 2008

X. Board Analysis & Discussion Items

XI. Superintendent’s Recommendations
A.  Resignations - Resolution
Resolved:  That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following resignation: Katherine D’Alto – Part-time Lunchtime Assistant (CR) – effective 4/7/08

B. Appointments - Resolution
Resolved:  That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following appointments: Brian Cestone – Initially Certified Students with Disabilities Teacher (Social Studies 7-12) (HS) - Step 1 MA – three year probationary appointment in the Special Education Tenure Area - effective 9/1/07 – 8/31/10
Kimberly Gossett – Teacher Aide (MS) – Step 2 Aide + hourly stipend – emergency conditional upon NYSED clearance – effective 4/7/08
Maria Nicolosi – Part-time Lunchtime Assistant (CR) – emergency conditional upon NYSED clearance - effective 4/10/08
Amie Getis – Temporary Teaching Assistant (MS) – Level I Teaching Assistant – Temporary Teaching Assistant rate – effective 4/14/08 – 6/27/08
Sunny Ahn – Temporary Teacher Aide (CR) - emergency conditional upon NYSED clearance – Temporary Teacher Aide rate -  effective 4/14/08
Mary Ann Tina – Senior Externship Advisor – 2007-08 School Year – prorated – effective 5/15/08
Andrew Beames – After-School Recreation Program Coordinator – Spring 2008
Enjoli Joseph – After-School Recreation Program Instructor – Spring 2008
Andrew Nappi – After-School Recreation Program Instructor – Spring 2008
Stacy Vlad – After-School Recreation Program Instructor – Spring 2008

C. Appointment Adjustments - Resolution
Resolved:  That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following appointment adjustments:
Daniel Barnett – From Step 5 MA to Step 5 MA+15 – effective 2/1/08
Claire Cocco – From Step 5 MA to Step 5 MA+15 – effective 2/1/08
John Tina – From Step 7 MA+15 to Step 7 MA+30 – effective 2/1/08

D. Leaves of Absence – Resolution
Resolved:  That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following leaves of absence:
Julie Choi – FMLA paid leave – 4/14/08 – 5/28/08; FMLA unpaid leave – 6/30/08
Melanie Fatiuk – FMLA paid leave – on or about 5/30/08 – 6/27/08
Susan Lombardo - Unpaid leave of absence for child care – 4/10/08 – 4/18/08
And adjusts the previously approved Leaves of Absence as follows:
Donna Drake – FMLA paid leave – 2/8/08 – 4/7/08; FMLA unpaid leave 4/8/08 – 5/15/08; unpaid leave for child care 5/16/08 – 6/5/08
Susan Lombardo – FMLA paid leave 1/8/08 – 2/26/08; FMLA unpaid leave 2/27/08 – 4/9/08
Heather Roy Schlosser – FMLA paid leave 2/4/08 – 4/4/08; FMLA unpaid leave 4/7/08 – 5/9/08; unpaid leave for child care 5/12/08 – 6/30/09

E. Board Policy
1.  Policy 4212–Ardsley Union Free School District Organization Chart (Revised)               Second Reading

XII. Business Office Recommendations
A. Treasurer’s Report – March, 2008 - Acknowledgement
B. Approval of 2008-2009 BOCES Contract – Resolution
Resolved:  That the 2008-09 Installment Purchase Agreement Contract with Southern Westchester BOCES be approved and the District Clerk is authorized to sign the contract document.
C. Appointment of Independent Contractors - Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following independent contractor for the 2008 Spring After School Program: Ashley Auchmoody- Instructor

D. Agreement with Education Data Services – Resolution
Resolved:  That the Business Manager is authorized to sign the Letter of Agreement with Educational Data Services for the provision of bid purchasing services for the following school year purchases at a cost of $4,680 annually, effective 7/1/08-6/30/09.

E. Approval of Bid – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education award Bid # 2007-05 for HVAC Equipment Purchase to Carrier Northeast.

F. Budget Transfer – Resolution
TO:                        
A2250470140000
Tuition
$140,000.00

FROM:
A2250490050000
BOCES - Spec Ed
$140,000.00

G. Approval of Lease Agreement with Southern Westchester BOCES - Resolution
Resolved:  That the Lease Agreement with Southern Westchester BOCES be approved by the Board of Education.

XIII. Future Board of Education Meetings
May 7, 2008
Middle School
7:00 p.m.
Regular School Board Meeting

Required Public Budget Hearing
May 20, 2008                                                
Administration Building      
8:00 p.m.               
Anticipated Executive Session
9:15 p.m.               
Regular School Board Meeting
Trustee and Budget Vote

June 11, 2008
Middle School Library
7:00 p.m.
Anticipated Executive Session
Regular School Board Meeting
Award Meeting         

XIV. Recognition of Audience

XV. Call for Executive Session

XVI. Return to Public Session

XVII. Adjournment

Ardsley Traffic Alert for Tomorrow (4/29)

The New York Department of Transportation has alerted the Village that they are planning to do work at the intersection of 9A and Ashford Avenue starting tomorrow morning at 10am. They'll be grinding the pavement on the Ashford Avenue Bridge from 10am until around 3pm, and then will resume after the evening rush hour to paint new lines. This work is intended to improve traffic flow along Ashford Avenue. So, you know what this means...short term pain (expect traffic backups tomorrow) brings some long term gain.

Ardsley Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda -- 4/23

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 8:00 P.M. in the Boardroom of the Ardsley Village Hall at 507 Ashford Avenue, Ardsley, New York  10502.
I.  Announcements and Approval of Minutes

II. Public Hearings on Applications for Variances from Village Code Requirements (order subject to change)

Christopher and Kelly McNerney, 11 Prospect Avenue, Ardsley, New York (Continuation)
Section 18, Sheet 10, Block 1125, Lots 30, 31 & 32, in an R-3 One-Family Residential District
For a proposed rear deck, where existing and proposed west side yard widths are less than 15 feet (Code § 200-26B).

Jorge Alcivar, 43 Riverview Avenue, Ardsley, New York (Continuation)
Section 18, Sheet 09, Block 1118, Lots 21A, 22, 23 & 24, in an R-3 One-Family Residential District
For a proposed rear addition, where existing and proposed south side yard widths are less than 15 feet (Code § 200-26B).

Sylvia Love Trustee 50% / B. Katz & F. R. Stern 50%, 715 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley, New York
Section 17, Sheet 04, Block 0000/0, Lot P19P, in the B-1 General Business District (Lessee: Evergreen Cleaner)
For provision of less than 13 off-street parking spaces, for a proposed new wet cleaning business use (Code § 200-71D).

Estate of Sam Ciampi, Saw Mill River Road (East Side, 25-100 ft south of Sylvia Ave.), Ardsley, New York Section 16, Sheet 01, Block 0000/0, Lot P4, in the CCH-2 Clustered Housing District
For a proposed 2-family dwelling, with less than the minimum required north side yard width, buffer depths, street frontage & lot area, and exceeding the maximum permitted density of dwelling units, number of bedrooms & building coverage (Code §§ 200-32A, -35B, -36, -45, -48, -49, -62).

Steven M. Cooperman and Judy Stratton, 14 Flintlock Lane, Ardsley, New York
Section 16, Sheet 03B, Block 0003, Lot 26, in an R-3 One-Family Residential District
For a proposed roof over a front landing, with a proposed front yard depth of less than 20 feet (Code § 200-26A).

Journal News Report on Proposed School Budget

The Journal-News did a little write up on the proposed 2008-2009 Ardsley Schools Budget.

Ardsley Village Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda -- 4/21

Meeting at 8:00PM, 507 Ashford Ave.

8:15. P.M. – Public Hearing – 642 Saw Mill River Road  (642 Saw Mill Properties) – To modify existing site plan to accommodate the addition of two loading bay doors and one small elevated loading dock – to be adjourned

8:45 P.M. – 715 Saw Mill River Road - (Continuation) - Change of Use to convert the former “Ardsley Produce” into an “Evergreen Cleaner at 715 Saw Mill River Road – TO BE ADJOURNED

I. ANNOUNCEMENTS

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  Regular Meeting – April 7, 2008

IV. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
LEGAL
BUILDING/FIRE/POLICE REPORTS
MANAGER
MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
TREASURER
COMMITTEE & BOARD REPORTS

V. VISITORS:

VI. OLD BUSINESS:
1. Resolution Rescinding Notice to Bidder Re:  Construction of Addition to Library

VII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Resolution Scheduling Public Hearing Re:  686 Saw Mill River Road (Ardsley Hardware)
2. Resolution Supporting The Acquisition of Parcel Q by the Town of Greenburgh
3. Resolution Authorizing Attendance of Deputy Highway Foreman at Highway School
4. Res.to Schedule Public Hearing-Amend Village Code Re: Parking on Heatherdell Road
5. Resolution Modifying 2007-08 Village Budget Re:  Playground Grant
6. Res. Scheduling Public Hearing Re: References to Individuals with Disabilities in the Ardsley Village Code

VIII. CALL FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION

IX. ADJOURNMENT OF BOARD MEETING

Pope Related Traffic Expected Saturday

According to this update from Westchester County, you can expect some extra traffic nearby on Saturday due to the  Pope's visit:

Because the Pope is coming from New York City to St. Joseph's Seminary in Yonkers SATURDAY, the section of the Cross County Parkway from I-87/Central Park Avenue to the Saw Mill River Parkway will be closed in both directions for much of the day for security reasons. The road closures are expected to last until 8 p.m. 25,000 people are expected at the Seminary. Major traffic is also expected on the Saw Mill River Parkway, the Sprain Brook Parkway and the Major Deegan.

Or, as we used to say as kids: "Good Yontiff," said The Pontiff!

April Showers Brings the Standard Flower Show

As it starts to warm up around here, our thoughts turn to soccer, baseball and....gardening! On May 7th, don't miss the 45th Annual Standard Flower Show presented by the Ardsley Garden Club. Held at St. Barnabas Church on Revolutionary Road from 2:00pm to 8:00pm, this year's show theme is "Garden Secrets." For more information, call Mary Keehan at 693-4328.

Ardsley Board of Education Agenda -- 4/9

Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Anticipated Executive Session   7:00 p.m.
Regular Board of Education Meeting   8:00 p.m.
High School Library

Agenda

I. Call to Order – Mark Cohen, President
A.  Designation of Emergency Exits
B.  All cell phones silenced

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Acceptance of Minutes – March 26, 2008

IV. Public Budget Hearing

V. Recognition of Audience (limited to approximately 30 minutes and to items on the agenda)

VI. Report of the Superintendent – None at this meeting

VII. Report of the Board President – None at this meeting

VIII. Report of Board Committees and Representatives
Ardsley Education Foundation – Stephanie Marquesano and Joanne G. Sold

IX. Board Action and Discussion Items
A.  2008-2009 Budget - Resolution
Resolved:  That the Board of Education sets the 2008-2009 budget for public hearing on May 7, 2008, and for public vote on May 20, 2008, in the amount of $56,243,810.
B. 2007-2008 Annual Appointment – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approves the following annual appointment:
Committee on Pre-School Special Education
Susan Lau, Additional Parent Member of the CPSE
C. Future Agenda Items
D. Follow-Up Pending Agenda Items

Board Meeting - Agenda Item - Due Date
1/09/08 - Five-Year Capital Plan Follow-up - 5/07/08
2/06/08 - CAP follow-up - 6/11/08
2/06/08 - Board Policy Manual - Ongoing
2/06/08 - Tri-States Report
3/12/08 - Citizens’ Budget Advisory Committee Follow-up - August 2008
3/12/08 - Improvements to the food services operation - 4/29/08

X. Board Analysis & Discussion Items

XI. Superintendent’s Recommendations
A.  Resignation - Resolution
Resolved:  That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education accepts the following resignation for the purpose of retirement: Arlene Jacobson - School Nurse (HS) - effective 7/1/08
B. Appointments - Resolution
Resolved: That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following appointments: Daniel DeBeer – Initially Certified Students with Disabilities Generalist 5-9 Teacher (MS) – LOA Replacement Teacher – Step 3 MA – effective 7/1/08 – 6/30/09
Emilia Zujko - Initially Certified Students with Disabilities (Social Studies 7-12) Teacher - Permanent Substitute Teacher (MS) - effective 4/2/08
Susan Gretczko - N.Y.S. Registered Professional Nurse - .5 Registered Nurse (CR) – Step 12 prorated – effective 7/1/08 - 6/30/09
Bonnie Gutwirth-Walsh – School Psychologist - .5 School Psychologist (CR) – Step 11 PhD - prorated - effective 7/1/08 – 6/30/09
Christina Murray – Permanently Certified English to Speakers of Other Languages Teacher (CR) - .6 ESOL Teacher – Step 6 MA+45 – effective 7/1/08 – 6/30/09
Hank Roth - .75 Athletic Director – salary per contract – effective 7/1/08 – 6/30/09
Teresa Alvia - Part-time Lunchtime Assistant Substitute (CR) – effective 4/2/08
Marleen Kassel – Student Teacher (HS) – 3/26/08 – 6/13/08

The Superintendent of Schools recommends that the following emergency conditional employees’ appointments be renewed and extended:
Arnold Bostick – Bus Driver (DW) – effective 5/1/08
Daniel Cohen – Modified Boys’ Lacrosse Coach – effective 4/10/08
Vasiliki Cunha – Teacher Aide (HS) – effective 4/10/08
Ralph Dieterle – Temporary Teacher Aide (CR) – effective 4/17/08
Sukhwant Kaur – Part-time Lunchtime Assistant (MS) – effective 4/30/08
Mariannina Miller – Part-time Lunchtime Assistant (MS) – effective 4/30/08
C. Appointment Adjustments - Resolution
Resolved:  That upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education approves the following appointment adjustments:
Joseph Urbanowicz - Adjust annual 2007-08 salary by $12,000 prorated to 4/1/08
Dawn Handler – Temporary Teaching Assistant – end appointment effective 4/4/08
Marisa Galloway – From Step 4 MA to Step 4 MA+15 – effective 2/1/08
D. Leave of Absence - Resolution
Resolved:  That the Board of Education approve the following Leave of Absence:
Marian Friedrichs – Secondary English Teacher (MS) – Unpaid Leave of Absence for Child Care – effective 2008-09 School Year
E.  Board Policy
1.  Policy 4212–Ardsley Union Free School District Organization Chart (Revised) First Reading

XII. Business Office Recommendations
A. Treasurer’s Report, February, 2008 - Acknowledgement
B. Rescission of Independent Contractor – Resolution
Resolved: That the following appointment of an independent contractor for the Winter After School Program be rescinded:
Ashley Auchmoody- Student Instructor
C. Appointment of Independent Contractors – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of the following independent contractor for the Winter After School Program:
Ashley Auchmoody- Instructor
Resolved: That the Board of Education approve the appointment of following independent contractors for the 2008 Spring After School Program:
Anthony Rich – Instructor
Joseph Manuele- Instructor
D. Rescission of Continuing Education Independent Contractor – Resolution
Resolved: That the following appointment of the independent contractor for the 2008 Spring Inter-Village Continuing Education Program be rescinded:
Greenberg, Martin    -   Insurance   -    Pay Code: 2I
E. 2008-2009 Tuition Rates – Resolution
Resolved:  That the following non-resident tuition rates be set for the 2008-09 school year:
Regular Education - 2008-09 Tuition Rates
Full-Day K-6 - $15,881
Grades 7-12 - $19,725
Resolved:  That the following base tuition rates for Special Education programs for placements by other public school districts be set for the 2008-09 school year as follows:
Expanded PASS (I, II or III) - $47,490
Expanded Collaborative, Life Skills Programs
Emotional Support Program - $56,140
and further, that the cost for related services be set at $100 per 30-minute 1:1 session, $50 per 30-minute group session and $3,180 per each additional Collaborative/Regents Extended, PASS, and Learning Resource Center class.  Additionally, the full-time support services rate be set at $45,030.
F. Awarding of Bond Refinancing – Resolution
Resolved: That the Board of Education approve the award of the Bond Re-Financing to RBC Capital Markets, as underwriter, and as the lowest responsible bidder (*as attached).
G. 2007-2008 Budget Transfers – Resolution
Resolved:  That the Board of Education approves the following 2007-2008 budget transfers:
TO:      FROM:
A1621421060000
Building Services
$  15,000.00

A5540435070000
In District Contracts
$  15,000.00
$  15,000.00
$  15,000.00

H. Adoption of Property Tax Report Card – Resolution
Resolved:  That the Property Tax Report Card for the Ardsley Union Free School District is adopted as prescribed by Education Law 2601a(3), Sections 1608 & 1716 (7):

 

 

		Budgeted		Budgeted		Percent
		2007-08		2008-09		Change
Total Spending		$ 53,416,610		$ 56,243,810		5.29%
Total Estimated
School Tax Levy		$ 40,723,290		$ 43,202,320		6.09%
Public School
Enrollment		2,270		2,218		-2.29%
Consumer Price Index						2.8%

$  1,442,600		Estimated
	2007-08	2008-09
Reserved Fund Balance	$ 493,170	$ 493,170
Appropriated Fund Balance	$ 500,000	$ 500,000
Unreserved, Unappropriated Fund Balance	$ 1,601,827
Unreserved, Unappropriated Fund Balance as a percent of the
Total Budget	3.00%		2.56%

XIII.Future Board of Education Meetings

April 29, 2008 (Tues.) Concord Road School
7:00 p.m. Anticipated Executive Session
8:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting
BOCES Budget Vote

May 7, 2008 Middle School Library
7:00 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting
Required Public Budget Hearing

May 20, 2008 Administration Building      
8:00 p.m. Anticipated Executive Session
9:15 p.m. Regular School Board Meeting
Trustee and Budget Vote

XIV. Recognition of Audience

XV. Call for Executive Session

XVI. Return to Public Session

XVII. Adjournment
*RESOLUTION OF THE ARDSLEY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT,
  NEW YORK, ADOPTED APRIL 9, 2008, DECLARING THE FINDINGS
  OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSALS
  FOR THE REFUNDING OF BONDS OF SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Recitals

WHEREAS, on February 27, 2008, the Ardsley Union Free School District, in the County of Westchester, New York (herein called "District"), adopted a resolution announcing the intention of the District to accept proposals for the refunding of certain serial bonds of the District which have heretofore been issued and remain outstanding and unmatured (the "Outstanding Bonds");
NOW THEREFOR,
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE ARDSLEY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTY OF WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK, HEREBY RESOLVES (by a majority vote of all the members of said Board) AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.   The District has received proposals for the refunding of the District's Outstanding Bonds referred to in the Recital hereto and such proposals have been discussed at the meeting of the Board of Education held this 9th day of April, 2008, such date being more than fourteen (14) days after February 27, 2008, the date the Board declared its intention to accept proposals for such refunding.
Section 2.  Following such discussion, and based upon the advice received from the District's Financial Advisor, New York Municipal Advisors Corp., it is hereby determined that the proposal of RBC Capital Markets, New York, New York is hereby accepted.
Section 3.  This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Town of Greenburgh Board Meeting -- 4/9

TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR GREENBURGH TOWN BOARD MEETING OF
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008, 7:30 PM

Gloria Rieger, a representative from the office of State Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins, will be present at the 1st Town Board meeting each month from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM to respond to constituent concerns

Mary Jackson, a representative from the office of County Legislator Lois Bronz, will be present at the 2nd Town Board meeting each month from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM to respond to constituent concerns

UPCOMING TOWN BOARD MEETINGS:       
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 7:30 PM

MEETING CANCELLATIONS
    The Town Board Work Session scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2008 has been CANCELLED
    The Town Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2008 has been CANCELLED

ROLL CALL:     Town Clerk Judith Beville

PRESENTATION
Introduction by Nikki Coddington, former Energy Conservation Coordinator, Town of Greenburgh, of Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities Deputy Commissioner Robert Morabito and Environmental Project Coordinator Sean O’Rourke
    Video presentation, “Horton Hears A Who” March 8th, 2008 Challenge, at the Theodore D. Young Community Center

TOWN CLERK’S COMMENTS
    New procedure to address questions from the Public: In an effort to better respond to questions presented by the public, citizens are invited to submit their questions to the Town Clerk in writing, via email (TownClerk@GreenburghNY.com), fax to 993-1626 or hand delivery by 5:00PM each Tuesday before the regularly scheduled Town Board Meeting. Questions will be shared with Department Heads and Town Board Members for response during the Wednesday night Town Board Meeting

SUPERVISOR & TOWN COUNCIL REPORTS
    Comprehensive Plan Community Outreach Meeting #3 will be held April 10, 7:30 PM, in Edgemont, at Edgemont High School in the LGI room.  Parking is available.  Refreshments will be served.
Comprehensive Plan Community Outreach Meeting #4 will be held April 29, 7:30 PM, in Secor/Ridge Road/Poets Corner area. Venue to be announced.
Comprehensive Plan Community Outreach Meeting #5 will be held May 19, 7:30 PM, at the Theodore D. Young Community Center. Parking is available. Refreshments will be served.
Comprehensive Plan Community Outreach Meeting #6 will be held May 29, 7:30 PM, in the Knollwood Road/100A-100B vicinity, Venue to be announced.
Comprehensive Plan Community Outreach Meeting #7 will be held June 10, 7:30 PM, in Donald Park/Jackson Avenue Vicinity. Parking is available.  Refreshments will be served.
Comprehensive Plan Community Outreach Meeting #8 will be held June 24, 7:30 PM, in North Elmsford/9A Vicinity. Venue to be announced.
Community Outreach Meeting to be held 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 1, 2008 at the Ardsley Community Center, 18 Center Street, Ardsley, hosted by County Legislator Thomas J. Abinanti, Supervisor Paul Feiner and members of the Greenburgh Town Council
New Residents Reception May 6th -- 6:00 PM, Anthony Veteran Park, with Comprehensive Plan Meeting to follow.
    The Town is soliciting public opinion regarding planning for the future of our Town at Community Outreach Meetings as well as via a centerfold survey that is in the Spring/Summer 2008 Guide to Programs, Activities and Services (available now)

APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES
Hartsdale Public Parking Appointments: Rui Cunha, Imre Cupani, Irene Kanowitz, Frank Musanty, Stephanie Kavourias, Barbara Groden, Piotr Grebski, David Oser and Jerrold Cohen   
    Theodore D. Young Search Committee Appointments:  Chair, Sam Wilkins and Co-chair, Mel Burruss

PUBLIC COMMENT
    Advance signup required – Public Comment Request Forms are available for this purpose on the Town Website or in the Town Clerk’s Office either during the day or until 7:00 PM on the day of the meeting – limit three (3) minutes per speaker. Three-minute limit will be strictly enforced. No interruptions by the members of the Town Board or public will be permitted. If you have any questions on agenda items please ask them at this time.

TOWN BOARD – 993-1544
TB 1 – 4/09/08    Resolution of the Town Board authorizing the creation of a Search Committee to assist the Town Board in locating suitable candidates with the requisite skill and experience to fill the vacant Commissioner’s position at the Theodore D. Young Community Center
TB 1 - 4/09/08        Resolution of the Town Board authorizing the creation of a Grants Advisory Committee to assist the Town Philanthropy Department in exploring public and private grant opportunities that may be available to the Town and to make recommendations to the Town Board
    TB 3 – 4/09/08    Resolution of the Town Board authorizing a municipal home rule request to the State Legislature to permit an increase in the number of tenant representatives permitted to serve on the Greenburgh Housing Authority Board

ATTORNEY – 993-1546
    AT 1 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner L. Quittman Family Havens, LLC for property located at 10 Haven Street. The Town's share of the refund is $209 ±; the Elmsford Union Free School District’s share is $12,653 ±; the County's share is $3,136 ±; the Saw Mill Valley Sewer District’s share is $497 ±. Refunds from all sources total $16,495 ±.
    AT 2 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner Westchester Golf, LLC for property located on Fairview Park Drive. The Town's share of the refund is $171,314±; the Pocantico Hills Union Free School District’s share is $319,856 ±; the County's share is $147,207 ±; the No. Elmsford Fire District’s share is $19,921 ±; the Saw Mill Valley Sewer District’s share is $23,057±. Refunds from all sources total $681,355 ±.
AT 3 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing the Town Board to accept for dedication water and sewer lines and related easements offered by Ginsburg Development, LLC, for the Wyldwood Condominium Development
AT 4 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing settlement of property damages related Claim, File No.: 961/07C, by Dean Fausel for an amount not to exceed $3,047.13
    AT 5 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner Citibank, N.A., for property located at 65 Main St., Hastings. The Town's share of the refund is $818 ±; the Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District’s share is $81,314±; the County's share is $12,937 ±; the No. Yonkers Sewer District’s share is $1,782 ±. Refunds from all sources total $96,852 ±.
    AT 6 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner Fountainhead Owners Corp. for property located at One and Two Fountain Lane. The Town's share of the refund is $113,224 ±; the Edgemont Union Free School District’s share is $484,826 ±; the County's share is $97,356 ±; the Glenville Fire District’s share is $82,272±; the Bronx Valley Sewer District’s share is $11,568 ±; the Consolidated Sewer Mtc. District is $2,065 ±. Refunds from all sources total $791,312 ±.
    AT 7 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner Downingwood at Irvington Condominium for property located on Saw Mill River Road. The Town's share of the refund is $17,307 ±; the Irvington Union Free School District’s share is $1,264,478 ±; the County's share is $267,640 ±; the No. Yonkers Sewer District’s share is $36,613 ±. Refunds from all sources total $1,586,039 ±.
    AT 8 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing Valuation Plus, Inc. be retained as Real Estate Appraiser for various properties at a total cost not to exceed $6,500.00
    AT 9 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing the Appraisal Services Group, Inc. be retained as Real Estate Appraiser for various properties at a total cost not to exceed $16,000.00
    AT 10 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing Capital Appraisal Services, Inc. be retained as Real Estate Appraiser for various properties at a total cost not to exceed $11,400
    AT 11 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing tax certiorari settlement with petitioner Knollwood Country Club for property located on Knollwood Road. The Town's share of the refund is $25,492 ±; the Greenburgh Central School District’s No. 7 share is $126,737 ±; the Elmsford Union Free School District’s share is $4,799 ±; the Valhalla Union Free School District’s share is $36,663 ±; the County's share is $45,552 ±; the No. Elmsford Fire District’s share is $2,916 ±; the Bronx Valley Sewer District’s share is $5,649 ±; the Consolidated Sewer Maintenance District’s share is $425 ±; the Saw Mill Valley Sewer District’s share is $63 ±. Refunds from all sources total $ 248,296 ±.
    AT 12 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing the retention of Paul J. Petretti, P.E., L.S. CPSWQ-CPESC to provide professional services related to the formation of a drainage district and the design of the public improvement to eliminate a drain line under the residence at 16 Hunter Lane

CLERK – 993-1500
    CL 1 – 4/09/08    Resolution setting a Public Hearing for 8:30 PM, Wednesday, May 14, 2008, to consider the Town’s 2009-2011 Fiscal Year Community Development Block Grant Application

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – 993-1505
    CD 1 – 4/09/08    Resolution declaring the intention of the Town Board of the Town of Greenburgh to be SEQRA Lead Agency for the petition by Chauncy Partners LLC, et al. for a Conservation District (CD) overlay in connection with a preliminary subdivision application

COMPTROLLER – 993-1528
    CO 1 – 4/09/08    Resolution amending the refunding bond resolution dated March 4, 2008, authorizing the issuance pursuant to Section 90.10 of the Local Finance Law of refunding bonds of the Town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, to be designated "Public Improvement Refunding (Serial) Bonds," and providing for other matters in relation thereto and the payment of the bonds to be refunded thereby, in and for said Town
CO 2 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing the issuance of $24,000 Bonds of the Town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, to pay the cost of the acquisition and installation of servers and related equipment and software for police communications purposes, in and for said Town, or the lease-purchase or installment purchase of the same through a contract pursuant to section 109-B of the General Municipal Law
CO 3 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing budget transfers for fiscal year 2008

PARKS & RECREATION – 693-8985
    PR 1 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing the Town of Greenburgh to execute a License Agreement to Operate a Food Concession at the Anthony F. Veteran Park Pool and Tennis Complex
with O’Neill’s Concession
    PR 2 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing award to lowest responsible bidder to provide
security guard services during the summer of 2008 at Anthony F. Veteran Park, Massaro Park and Travis Hill Park
    PR 3 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing the Town of Greenburgh Department of Parks and Recreation to execute a contract with Mile Square Bus Transportation Inc. to provide bus transportation for the 2008 summer camps including Camps Rainbow, Kidco, Good Times and Star
    PR 4 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing the Town of Greenburgh Department of Parks and Recreation to execute a contract with Ardsley Bus Corporation to provide bus transportation for the 2008 Teen Travel and Special Recreation Camps
PR 5 – 4/09/08    Resolution requesting permission to use On-Line Auction Company
PR 6 – 4/09/08    Resolution requesting Town of Greenburgh authorization for program personnel to travel to various colleges and universities in Mid-Atlantic states from April 21 to April 25

POLICE – 682-5340
    PO 1 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing the Greenburgh Police Department to dispose of obsolete and broken office equipment
    PO 2 – 4/09/08    Resolution adopting the recommendations of the Chief of Police to add parking restrictions on Dunderave Road and Manitou Trail amending Chapter 460 of the Greenburgh Town Code
    PO 3 – 4/09/08    Resolution adopting the recommendations of the Chief of Police to add parking restrictions on Edgepark Road amending Chapter 460 of the Greenburgh Town Code
    PO 4 – 4/09/08    Resolution adopting the recommendation of the Chief of Police to add three
parking spaces for handicapped motorists on East Hartsdale Avenue amending Chapter 460 of the Greenburgh Town Code

PUBLIC WORKS – 993-1573
    PW 1 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing Change Order #32 for the Greenburgh Public Library Addition & Alterations Project for Contract #1 – General Construction in the amount of $2,202.00
PW 2 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing Change Order #33 for the Greenburgh Public Library Addition & Alterations Project for Contract #1 – General Construction in the amount of $10,751.00
PW 3 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing Change Order #34 for the Greenburgh Public Library Addition & Alterations Project for Contract #1 – General Construction in the amount of $4,331.00
PW 4 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing Change Order #35 for the Greenburgh Public Library Addition & Alterations Project for Contract #1 – General Construction in the amount of $9,565.00
PW 5 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing Change Order #36 for the Greenburgh Public Library Addition & Alterations Project for Contract #1 – General Construction in the amount of $4,234.00
PW 6 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing Change Order #37 for the Greenburgh Public Library Addition & Alterations Project for Contract #1 – General Construction in the amount of $39,054.00
PR 7 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing Change Order #38 for the Greenburgh Public Library Addition & Alterations Project for Contract #1 – General Construction in the amount of $10,603.00
    PW 8 - 4/09/08    Resolution awarding the bid for Yosemite Park Improvements in the amount of $68,145.00
PW 9 – 4/09/08    Resolution requesting permission to go out for bid for Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Door Replacement Project at the DPW Highway Garage
PW 10 – 4/09/08    Resolution approving Town reimbursement to owner for road/bridge damage – repair regarding the access easement agreement between the Town of Greenburgh and 220 Heatherdell Road, Ardsley, at a cost not to exceed $36,341.29, $16,410.93 of which is reimbursed by FEMA

THEODORE D. YOUNG COMM. CTR. – 989-3600
    TY 1 – 4/09/08    Resolution authorizing the Town Board of the Town of Greenburgh to go to bid for t-shirts and miscellaneous items for the Department of Community Resources, Theodore D. Young Community Center Summer Day Camp and other summer programs
    TY 2 – 4/09/08    Resolution requesting the Town Board of the Town of Greenburgh authorization for the Department of Community Resources to increase summer day camp fees