Town Board Work Session

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm


FINAL WORK SESSION AGENDA
TOWN OF YORKTOWN
363 Underhill Avenue
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
July 12, 2011

Note: Work sessions are for the Town Board members to review and discuss issues among themselves. While the meetings are open to the public, unlike regular meetings generally, there is an opportunity for the public to speak at work sessions. Input can be provided to Town Board members before or after the work session via phone, email or other means of communication.

CLOSED SESSION:

6:30 Tax Certiorari Settlements
6:45 CSEA Negotiations
7:10 Section 8 Litigation
7:45 Personnel

Special Note: The final agenda has been revised to reflect the need for an important Board
discussion on the 2012 budget in light of the 2% tax cap. The discussion on sidewalk snow
removal has been moved to the 7/26 work session. We regret any inconvenience this change
may have caused.

OPEN SESSION:

8:15 Approval of Minutes of June 28, 2011 Work Session

8:20 Croton Overlook
Contact: John Tegeder, Director of Planning
Discussion: Proposed resolution deeming DEIS complete and setting date for
public hearing on DEIS

8:35 2012 Budget Issues
Contact: Susan Siegel, Supervisor
Discussion: Staffing issues and implications of the 2% tax cap

9:10 Rezoning for Village Traditions Site
Contact: John Tegeder, Director of Planning
Discussion: Review proposed text of previously discussed Zoning Code for change of
zone for parcel on East Main Street at Lakeland Street

9:15 Amendment to Zoning Code for Warehouse Use
Contact: John Tegeder, Director of Planning
Discussion: Review proposed text of previously discussed amendment to Zoning Code
permitting warehouse uses in a C-1 zone

9:20 Woodlands Legacy Traffic Issues
Contact: Jeannette Koster, Town Attorney
Discussion: Proposed local law creating a Park Zone with a 25mph speed limit and Stop
signs at intersection of Strang Blvd and Woodland Dr.

9:25 Notification Sign Requirements
Contact: Susan Siegel, Town Supervisor
Discussion: Review proposed amendments to Yorktown Code dealing with required height
of Notification signs

9:30 Tax Installment Law
Contact: Jeannette Koster, Town Attorney
Discussion: Review modifications to proposed amendments

9:35 Audio Visual Equipment for Board Room
Contact: Susan Siegel, Town Supervisor
Discussion: Award bid

9:40 Nutrition Center Renovation Bid
Contact: Susan Siegel, Town Supervisor
Discussion: Award bid

9:45 Certificate of Insurance for September Event at DeVito Field
Contact: Councilmen Martorano and Murphy
Discussion: Update on status of insurance issue

9:55 Volunteer Board Appointments
Contact: Susan Siegel, Town Supervisor
Discussion: Reappointment of members of the Conservation Board, appointment of a
new chairman of the Planning Board, and appointment of a regular member
of the Planning Board

10:00 Need for Additional Work Session
Contact: Susan Siegel, Town Supervisor
Discussion: Possible scheduling of Work Session late August or early to mid September.

10:10 RESOLUTIONS - TO BE VOTED ON JULY 12, 2011
• Cancellation of bid for new traffic signs
• Authorize payment of DEC invoices
• Amend Resolution #427 of September 28, 2010 regarding annual membership in Northern Westchester Energy Action Coalition

10:15 RESOLUTIONS - TO BE VOTED ON JULY 19, 2011
• Renew street light maintenance bid
• Renew traffic light repair/maintenance bid
• Renew pavement markings bid
• Selection of radio frequency consultant to review T-Mobile cell tower application
• Extend special use permit for Corner Car Care
• Wetland Bond Release: Wrubel - #WP-008-10 - Elm Street
• Erosion Control Bond Release: Shaiken - #E-009-10 - Wooded Hill Court
• Select appraisers for tax certiorari settlements
• Performance & Erosion Control Bond Release: Martinez Minor Subdivision - Jacob Road