Regular meeting held by the Town Board,
Town of Yorktown on April 18, 2006 held at
John C. Hart Memorial Library, Shrub Oak, NY
Present: Linda G. Cooper, Supervisor
Nicholas Bianco, Councilman
Matthew Metz, Councilman
Louis Campisi, Councilman
Alice E. Roker, Town Clerk
Absent: James Martorano, Councilman
TOWN BOARD MEETING
Supervisor Linda G. Cooper called the meeting to order.
DURING REPORTS FROM THE STATE CAPITOL
New York State Senator Vincent Leibell spoke about the State Budget which was on time this year. He said contrary to what the Governor stated, they found a $4 billion surplus. The legislature’s mission was to use a significant portion of the money for tax relief, and the remaining money for programming. This budget contains the largest increase for school aid in the history of New York State. A huge amount of money was also pumped into State University of New York. Libraries throughout the State will also receive large increases in state aid as well as nursing homes. But, late last week, Governor Pataki sent members of the legislature 202 veto messages. Senator Liebell stated that we hope to negotiate some of these issues with
the Governor or attempt to override the veto.
New York State Assemblyman Willis Stephens also spoke about the budget stating that this budget incorporates significant tax reductions. Sales tax on clothes up to $150.00 has been permanently eliminated. The Towns and Cities will receive a 20 percent hike in revenue sharing. Yorktown Central and the Lakeland School Districts will receive 8% increases. Both school districts will receive significant increases for capital projects. The Legislature has permanently ended the tax on clothes valued under $100.00. STAR benefits will be increased by 13.26%.
Councilman Bianco asked if state aid to education was in jeopardy?
Senator Liebell stated that some dollars earmarked for education are in jeopardy, but that the basic state aid is intact.
DURING REPORTS FROM THE COUNTY
Westchester County Legislator Michael Kaplowitz advised all seniors that the May 15th deadline for Medicare Part D is rapidly approaching. The County has advisors on staff who can walk seniors through the different choices. The county-wide Household Cleanup Days have been extended to five days instead of two. Mr. Kaplowitz also spoke about the need to make the new SMART electric meters which tracks the actual amount of electricity available to the public.
DURING REPORTS FROM THE SUPERVISOR, she stated that Saturday, April 22, 2006 is Earth Day as well as the Battle of Yorktown. Supervisor Cooper also spoke about Taghkanic Chorale’s upcoming concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of Mozart’s birth.
DURING REPORTS FROM THE TOWN COUNCIL, Councilman Campisi updated the Town Board on the construction of the new right hand turn at the intersection of Routes 202 and 118.
Councilman Bianco spoke about the drainage work being done in and around Jefferson Village.
DURING COURTESY OF THE FLOOR, the following residents addressed the Town Board:
Mr. Nick DiTomasso reminded the Board that they forgot to honor our military with the customary Moment of Silence.
Mr. Larry Armstrong, a resident of Gay Ridge Drive stated that he supported the Town Board decision in the Comprehensive Plan to upzone the property known as Yorktown Farms.
Mrs. Roxanne Johnson stated that she did not support the Comprehensive Plan which upzones Yorktown Farms. She further stated that she has a petition representing more than seventy percent of the nearby property owners who will be effected by the addition of the Yorktown Farms subdivision. The current proposal would add an additional ten homes to the area. In terms of its impact on the Lakeland School children, as many as 20 children could be added to the school district over the next five years. The concern that many people have is the addition of a soccer field which could add a great deal more traffic to the area. Mrs. Johnson reminded the Board that the soccer field is a fact of life, its going to come whether the
current zoning for Yorktown Farms is kept or not. She ended by asking that the Town Board listen to Westchester County officials who are advocating for sewers instead of septic systems.
Dr. Ferdinand Esser, a resident of Campbell Road stated that the majority of the people in the area are supporting Yorktown Farms. He suggested that the Town Board permit the development of this property and capped the number of homes that can be built at 22.
Mr. Paul Moskowitz, a resident of Hunterbrook Road stated that the Town Board and residents worked on the Comprehensive Plan for more than three years. One of the major areas of discussion was additional development in the Town of Yorktown. He stated that he was surprised to hear people say that the addition of 10 homes to the area would be okay. Mr. Moskowitz stated that this decision to change the Comprehensive Plan will not only effect the Gay Ridge Road area, but the entire town.
Donna Genova, a resident of Jefferson Court asked that the Comprehensive Plan be kept in tact with 12 homes.
Roxanne Lichtenberg, a resident of Gay Ridge Road also spoke in favor of keeping the Comprehensive Plan in tact.
Major Tom stated that he was happy to hear that Saturday is Earth Day. He also told the Town Board that he has moved to Peekskill.
Mr. John Gome spoke in favor of keeping the Comprehensive Plan in tact saying that he doesn’t know how the developer could successfully avoid the wetlands.
JoAnne Garden also spoke in favor of keeping the Comprehensive Plan in tact stating that wetlands are so prevalent in the area that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has tagged many trees in the area because of the valuable wetlands.
Mr. Frank Williams, a resident of Campbell Road asked the Town Board when he was going to receive his refund for thirty years of paying sewer taxes and having nothing to show for them. He further stated that he had no problem with the additional ten homes proposed by the developer, after all, he has agreed to build a sewer district for us at no cost.
Mr. Tom Pignatelli, stated that he has lived in this area for more than forty years and agrees that the developer should be given the ten additional homes if he builds a sewer district at no cost to the surrounding area.
Mr. Ray Stabile, a resident of Gay Ridge Road favored keeping the Comprehensive Plan in tact.
Mrs. Linda Clemenza, a resident of Colonial Street stated that laws are meant to protect everyone.
Supervisor Cooper explained that there is no application before the Town Board concerning Yorktown Farms. The developer has been before the Planning Board. They started with a proposal for forty homes. The Planning Board brought that number down to 28. The developer has not returned to the Planning Board since the enactment of the Comprehensive Plan. Under this plan, the developer could receive an approval for approximately 12 to 13 homes on the site. The Supervisor further spoke about a plan, which she has not presented to the Town Board which would enable developers in areas where the Health Department has told us must be sewered to allow them a change in zone if they pay for all of the sewers. Supervisor Cooper again stressed that this is only a suggestion, it has not been put in local law form and it has not been presented to the Town Board.
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 10
Supervisor Cooper called to order a public hearing to amend Chapter 10 of the Code of the Town of Yorktown with respect to the Advisory Committee on Traffic Improvement including but not limited to: Section IV: C. The Town Clerk presented affidavits of printing and publication.
Councilman Metz explained the law creating the Advisory Board on Traffic Improvement failed to address the terms of the members of this board. This proposal will set terms. The proposal states that members shall serve for a term of three years, with staggered terms, and may serve consecutive terms upon approval of the Town Board. The terms of the initial appointees to the Committee will be as follows: three members shall serve three years, three members shall serve two years, and three members shall serve one year. The term of appointment of alternate members shall be specified by the Town Board in the resolution appointing said alternate members.
All those present having been given the opportunity to be heard and there being no further discussion the hearing was closed. Councilman Bianco motioned, seconded by Councilman Campisi.
LOCAL LAW #5 - 2006
CHAPTER 10 - TRAFFIC ADVISORY
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
RESOLUTION #211
Upon motion made by Councilman Bianco, seconded by Councilman Campisi,
WHEREAS a public hearing was held on the 18th day of April, 2006 pursuant to notice duly published as required by law to consider the adoption of a proposed Local Law amending Chapter 10 of the Code of the Town of Yorktown with respect to the Advisory Committee on Traffic Improvement including but not limited to: Section IV: C.
ACTI members shall serve for a term of three years, with staggered terms, and may serve consecutive terms upon approval of the Town Board. The terms of the initial appointees to the Committee will be as follows: three members shall serve three years, three members shall serve two years, and three members shall serve one year. The term of appointment of alternate members shall be specified by the Town Board in the resolution appointing said alternate members.
RESOLVED, that Local Law #5 of the year 2006, as annexed hereto, be and is hereby adopted.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing Local Law was duly put to a vote on roll-call, which resulted as follows:
Supervisor Cooper Voting Aye
Councilman Metz Voting Aye
Councilman Campisi Voting Aye
Councilman Bianco Voting Aye
Local Law #5/2006 was thereupon declared adopted.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDING
SECTION 275-6
RESOLUTION #212
Upon motion made by Councilman Bianco, seconded by Councilman Campisi,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Town Board, Town of Yorktown, Westchester County, New York at 363 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights, New York on the 2nd day of May 2006 at 7:30 o’clock PM, or as soon thereafter as the same can be heard, to amend Chapter 275, Section 275-6 of the Code of the Town of Yorktown by adding to the list of public streets upon which a driver of a vehicle shall come to a full stop unless otherwise directed by a peace officer, the following:
Spruce Street - at the northwest corner of the intersection with Ivy Road
Quinlan Street - at the northwest corner of the intersection with London Road
Quinlan Street - at the southwest corner of the intersection with London Road
London Road - at the northeast corner of the intersection with Quinlan Street
London Road - at the southwest corner of the intersection with Quinlan Street
A copy of the proposed amendments is on file in the office of the Town Clerk, at the said Town Hall, where the same may be inspected during regular office hours.
All persons in interest and citizens may be heard at the public hearing to be held as aforesaid.
Cooper, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
AWARD BID
TWO - TC300 COMBINATION SERVICE/DUMP BODIES
RESOLUTION #213
Upon motion made by Councilman Bianco, seconded by Councilman Campisi,
RESOLVED, the Town Board awards the bid for the Combination Service/Dump Bodies to Burquip, 235 Adams Street, Bedford Hills, NY, as low bidder in the amount of $11,620.00 installed, $465.00 chute.
Cooper, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
AWARD BID
USED GOODS AUCTION
RESOLUTION #214
Upon motion made by Councilman Bianco, seconded by Councilman Campisi,
RESOLVED, the Town Board awards the bid for the Used Equipment to Mike’s Lawn Care as lowest bidder.
Cooper, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
CABLE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
RESOLUTION #215
Upon motion made by Councilman Bianco, seconded by Councilman Campisi,
BE IT RESOLVED, that Anthony D’Allesandro of Yorktown is hereby appointed to the Cable Committee for a three year term expiring on May 31, 2009.
Cooper, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
CONSERVATION BOARD APPOINTMENT
RESOLUTION #216
Upon motion made by Councilman Bianco, seconded by Councilman Campisi,
BE IT RESOLVED, that Walt Daniels of Mohegan Lake is hereby re-appointed to the Conservation Board for a three year term expiring on May 31, 2009.
Cooper, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
PLANNING BOARD APPOINTMENT
RESOLUTION #217
Upon motion made by Councilman Bianco, seconded by Councilman Campisi,
BE IT RESOLVED, that Robert Giordano of Yorktown is hereby re-appointed to the Planning Board for a five year term expiring on May 31, 2011.
Cooper, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
RELEASE WETLAND PERMIT APPLICATION FEE
GIUSEPPE FAVIA #WP-006-06
RESOLUTION #218
Upon motion made by Councilman Bianco, seconded by Councilman Campisi,
WHEREAS, Giuseppe Favia, as applicant, heretofore paid a $112.00 application fee for a Wetland Permit which was deposited into the A2116 account on February 10, 2006, and,
WHEREAS, it was determined that a Wetland Permit will not be needed for the scope of work Mr. Favia doing, NOW THEREFORE BE IT,
RESOLVED, that the above-referenced fee be released to Giuseppe Favia, 3435 Munson Place, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.
Cooper, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
COMPLETE SEQRA TYPE 2 ACTION
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE
RESOLUTION #219
Upon motion made by Councilman Bianco, seconded by Councilman Campisi,
WHEREAS, the Town of Yorktown’s is proposed to have modifications, upgrade and repairs completed at its Yorktown Water Pollution Control Plant pursuant to the Town of Yorktown’s Order on Consent with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and has circulated the Long Form Environmental Assessment Form, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Yorktown declared itself lead agency for the purpose of reviewing the environmental impact of the proposed action pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), and
WHEREAS, on March 14, 2006, New York City Department of Environmental Protection has concluded that upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant, required by a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Order on Consent, is considered a Type II Action pursuant to 6 NYCRR 617.5 (c) (29) of the New York SEQRA and, as such, no further review under SEQRA is required, NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of Yorktown approves the Type II Action and the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) review has been completed.
Cooper, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
ACCEPT WETLAND PERMIT BOND
STEVEN DIPAOLO - WP118-04
RESOLUTION #220
Upon motion made by Councilman Bianco, seconded by Councilman Campisi,
WHEREAS, Steven DiPaolo, as applicant, provided the Town with Platte River Insurance Company Bond #41007208, in the amount of $4,000.00, to serve as the Wetland Bond for Wetland Permit #WP-118-04, for work being performed on Cranberry Lane, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that Platte River Insurance Company Bond #41007208, in the amount of $4,000.00, is hereby accepted to serve as the required bond for Wetland Permit #WP-118-04.
Cooper, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
ACCEPT WETLAND PERMIT BOND
ANDREW QUINN - WP126-04
RESOLUTION #221
Upon motion made by Councilman Bianco, seconded by Councilman Campisi,
WHEREAS, Andrew Quinn, as applicant, provided the Town with Check No. 135, in the amount of $15,000.00 ($10,000 to serve as the Wetland Bond, $5,000 to serve as the Erosion Control Bond), to serve as the required bonds for Town Board Approving Wetland Permit #WP-126-04, for work being performed on Illington Road, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the above-referenced check is hereby accepted to serve as the required bond(s) for Wetland Permit #WP-126-04.
Cooper, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
SHERMAN COURT BRIDGE
STRUCTURAL CORRECTION
RESOLUTION #222
Upon motion made by Councilman Bianco, seconded by Councilman Campisi,
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Transportation has issued a Red Structural Flag on the Sherman Court Bridge which has to be corrected within six weeks;
RESOLVED, the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to sign a letter proposal dated April 18, 2006 from Chas. H. Sells in the amount of $4,000.00.
Cooper, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
TRUCK PURCHASE - HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION #223
Upon motion made by Councilman Bianco, seconded by Councilman Campisi,
WHEREAS, the Highway Superintendent has requested permission to purchase a used 2003 Sterling Acterra, for the sum total of $83,534.90, and
WHEREAS, the base price of the truck, less additional equipment, is $65,000, and
WHEREAS, the book value of said truck is $96,000, and
WHEREAS, this vehicle is deemed a sole source item due to its used nature, now therefore be it
RESOLVED, the Highway Superintendent’s request is hereby granted. Said truck may be purchased from Trius, Inc., to be funded as a Capital project out of the General Fund fund balance.
Cooper, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
ESCROW DEPOSIT RELEASE
STREET OPENING PERMIT - ZHINGRE
RESOLUTION #224
Upon motion made by Councilman Bianco, seconded by Councilman Campisi,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the release of the escrow deposit in the amount of $1,000.00 to Manuel C. Zhingre, 3095 Maqua Place, Mohegan Lake, NY 10547 for Street Opening Permit #005-004.
Cooper, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
AMENDMENT TO IMA WITH LAKELAND
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR TRACK FACILITY
RESOLUTION #225
Upon motion made by Councilman Bianco, seconded by Councilman Campisi,
WHEREAS, by resolution dated on October 5, 2005, the Town Board authorized an intermunicipal agreement with the Lakeland Central School District for construction and maintenance of a new track facility at the Lakeland High School for the use and benefit of the students and the residents of the Town and the School District; and
WHEREAS the Town’s insurers have requested that the language of paragraph 7 of the intermunicipal agreement be replaced with more precise language that more clearly delineates each party’s responsibility to the other with respect to indemnification; and
WHEREAS the Town Board finds it appropriate to comply with the insurers’ request; now, therefore, be it hereby
RESOLVED that the Supervisor is authorized and directed to sign an amendment to the intermunicipal agreement that more clearly delineates each party’s responsibility to the other with respect to indemnification.
Cooper, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
AUTHORIZATION OF PURCHASE OF
NEW VAN - CDBG GRANT
RESOLUTION #226
Upon motion made by Councilman Bianco, seconded by Councilman Campisi,
RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes the purchase of ten (10) new adult passenger ambulatories, two (2) wheelchair vans for the Nutrition Center in the amount of $51,062.00. The Community Development Block Grant will fund $31,250.00 and the Town of Yorktown will have to pay $19,812.00, which will come from the special Nutrition Center Fund.
Cooper, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
SEQRA DETERMINATION FOR PATRIOT GARDEN
RESOLUTION #227
Upon motion made by Councilman Bianco, seconded by Councilman Campisi,
WHEREAS, the Town of Yorktown Town Board has received a grant from New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation to refurbish and reuse the existing railroad turntable as an ADA accessible trailside garden that will include: benches, garden, bike rack, and water fountain as a trailside amenity to the North County Trailway; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department has submitted a short-form Environmental Assessment Form (EAF), which has been satisfactorily reviewed by the Town Planner; and
WHEREAS, after review of the application this Town Board makes the following determination:
1. The proposed action requires SEQRA review;
2. The proposed action is an Unlisted Action;
3. As the Town Board is the only approving authority, there will be no coordinated review, now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board determines that the proposed action will not have a significant environmental impact and a Draft Environmental Impact Statement will not be required.
Cooper, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN RETAINER
WETLANDS DELINEATION SERVICES
RESOLUTION #228
Upon motion made by Councilman Bianco, seconded by Councilman Campisi,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Yorktown Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to retain Bruce Barber D/B/A Cornerstone Appraisal Associates Inc. to perform wetlands delineation services for the Town of Yorktown on an as needed basis consistent with his compensation proposals.
Cooper, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
SUPPORT STATE LEGISLATION REQUIRING
TRAINING FOR PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEMBER
RESOLUTION #229
Upon motion made by Councilman Bianco, seconded by Councilman Campisi,
WHEREAS, the Town of Yorktown has long been at the forefront of municipal planning practice, urban development, open space and recreation planning and long-range planning; and
WHEREAS, the Town has supported the education and training of municipal planning and zoning officials by encouraging participation of Board members through the Land Use Institute offered by Westchester Municipal Planning Federation, and in cooperation with various professional organizations, public agencies and universities; and
WHEREAS, the education and training of local planning and zoning officials on procedures, responsibilities and important topics and current issues is necessary for such community volunteers so that they may perform their much-appreciated duties in their communities with confidence and knowledge; and
WHEREAS, legislation is currently being considered by the New York State Legislature to amend the general municipal law, the general city law, the town law and the village law to require training for municipal planning and zoning officials; and
WHEREAS, such basic training requirements are consistent with, and reinforce the principles in the Town’s Comprehensive Plan regarding planning and development policies, in that training strengthens the ability of land use boards to fairly and knowledgeably address complex and important planning and zoning issues; now therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town of Yorktown’s Town Board supports the proposed legislation to require such training for local planning and zoning officials and encourages the members of the State Legislature to adopt Senate bill 6316 and Assembly bill 9259.
Cooper, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
SUPPORT FUNDING FROM FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT FOR CDBGS
RESOLUTION #230
Upon motion made by Councilman Bianco, seconded by Councilman Campisi,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program was enacted as the centerpiece of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 with the primary objective to develop viable urban communities in partnership among the federal, state and local governments, business, and the nonprofit sector, “by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income;” and
WHEREAS, CDBG funded activities must fall under three national objectives, the elimination of slums and blight; addressing urgent needs that pose an immediate threat to the health, safety, and public welfare of a community; and addressing the needs of low and moderate income persons with at least 70 percent of CDBG funding; and
WHEREAS, under these guidelines, Westchester County uses CDBG funds to eliminate slums and blight; conserve and expand housing stock; conserve energy; preserve properties of historic value; reduce isolation of income groups within communities; revitalize deteriorating neighborhoods; improve the provision of community services; promote economic development; and encourage more rational use of land and natural resources; and
WHEREAS, a 2001 report published by the Brookings Institution notes that suburban communities house much of the nation’s working families and don’t have the funding they need to manage older infrastructure and the cost of rebuilding and depend heavily on residential taxes to fund basic services. Further, high-cost counties like Westchester have extreme gaps between rich and poor. Workers such as teachers, firefighters, hotel workers and other service personnel - the core people each community needs - can’t find affordable housing. Neither can immigrants who are attracted to thriving areas where the jobs are; and
WHEREAS, CDBG program funds have been used to help provide relief in disasters such as the Katrina, Rita and Wilma Hurricanes when Congress appropriated $11.5 billion in CDBG funds for the recovery of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas. The $3,483 billion in CDBG funds appropriated to help New York City recover from the September 11th tragedy continues to play a critical role in the City’s restoration; and
WHEREAS, the success of the CDBG program has been well documented as a stabilizing force in our cities, towns and villages and the need for funding has increased as our municipalities face rising federal and state costs and taxes and a shortage in housing stock considered “affordable,” yet, since 2001, CDBG funding has declined steadily from $4.41 billion nationally to $3.71 billion and is threatened with a further reduction of 25 to 33 percent in the FY2007 budget; and
WHEREAS, a national survey on the impact of prior reductions in CDBG funding reports a substantial negative effect on home ownership, local economy growth and the strength of the nation’s infrastructure. It is alarming to contemplate the projections: fewer jobs retained and created; fewer households assisted with homebuyer assistance; fewer services for elderly persons, children and youth, persons with special needs and low-and-moderate-income persons; reductions in housing rehabilitation; canceled or delayed public improvements including street and sidewalk improvements, community and neighborhood centers and health and recreational facilities; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Town of Yorktown joins such CDBG Coalition members as the United States Conference of Mayors, the National League of Cities, and National Association of Counties, and many other, in strongly urging Congress to fund the CDBG program to at least the $4.5 billion level in the FY2007 budget; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town of Yorktown strongly urges that funding of CDBG not have a negative impact on other HUD programs that critically impact our communities; and be it further
RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be transmitted to our federal representatives and the Westchester County Executive so that the intent of this honorable board be known.
Cooper, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
REFUND DUPLICATE TAX PAYMENTS
RESOLUTION #231
Upon motion made by Councilman Bianco, seconded by Councilman Campisi,
RESOLVED, that records of the Receiver of Taxes indicate that the following duplicate payments were made:
Tax & Year Property Amount Refund to:
2005 Sch. 22 Sec. 26.07 $2,282.05 LAND AMERICA
Par. 1 303 South Broadway, Suite 034
Lot 8 Tarrytown, NY 10591
2005 Sch. 21 Sec. 17.10 $1,863.84 Wells Fargo R. E. Tax Service
Par. 3 One Home Campus
Lot 64 MACX 2502-011
Des Moines, IA 50328
Cooper, Campisi, Bianco, Metz voting aye.
Resolution adopted.
MONTHLY REPORTS
Building Inspector - Permit Cost Report - March
DURING COURTESY OF THE FLOOR, the following residents addressed the Town Board:
A mother whose child attends Thomas Jefferson School thanked Supervisor Cooper for helping in their Read-A-Thon. She also agreed that the Board should always observe a moment of silence in support of our military.
Mrs. Jeanine Schunk, a resident of Curry Street stated that she was concerned about the impact of her neighborhood’s faulty septic systems on the environment. She also questioned why her neighborhood has to pay a sewer tax if we don’t have sewers. Mrs. Schunk also spoke about the shortage of ballfields in Yorktown. She said Gay Ridge Road will be opened to traffic whether its 12 homes or 22.
Mr. Allan Elliot, a resident of Jennifer Court stated that he has been paying and waiting to have sewers for thirty years. He urged the Town Board to reconsider its decision to upzone Yorktown Farms.
Mrs. Marie Panella, stated that one thing that has not been spoke about is the fact that Comprehensive Plans are meant to be guide. It is also not meant to be a static document. She also urged the Board to reconsider its upzone of Yorktown Farms. Issues such as a high water table in the area can only be resolved with sewers.
Mrs. Linda Clemenza stated that she fought the passage of the Comprehensive Plan because she feels it has many flaws.
Mrs. Roxanne Johnson stated that it is not unusual for a developer to be given an exemption from zoning if he brings with him a community benefit. She said her neighbors will be watching with how the Town Board deals with the rezoning of Hog Hill. Mrs. Johnson asked if the developer of the new Barger Street property were given an benefits for building public sewers? Mrs. Johnson also spoke about issues raised tonight and at a meeting at Grace Lutheran Church. She said it is in everyone’s best interest to reach a compromise on this issue. She ended her discussion by stating that homes on two acres are not consistent with the area.
Mr. Frank Williams stated that he too agrees that the Town Board should observe a moment of silence at each meeting. He also feels that the Board should consider the affect of failing septic systems on young children.
ADJOURN
Upon motion by Councilman Campisi, seconded by Councilman Metz and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
Alice E. Roker
Town Clerk
Town of Yorktown
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