Town Board Work Session

Tuesday, August 9, 2011 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm


FINAL WORK SESSION AGENDA
TOWN OF YORKTOWN
363 Underhill Avenue
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
August 9, 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 no 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 Report from Ethics Board
Tax certioraris
ABACA interview

OPEN SESSION:

7:15 Approve Minutes of July 26, 2011 Meeting
Contact: Susan Siegel, Town Supervisor
Discussion: Review and adoption of minutes of prior work session

7:20 Shallow Creek Request for Proposals
Contact: Jen Fava, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
Discussion: Recommendation of Recreation Commission and discussion on future
use of Shallow Creek

7:45 Revisions to Capital Plans for Park Improvements
Contact: Jen Fava, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
Discussion: Possible revisions to planned park improvements in light of restrictions on
one of two new funding sources and tax levy cap.

7:55 Accepting Credit Cards and Online Payments
Contact: Pat Caporale, Deputy Comptroller
Discussion: Report on feasibility and costs associated with accepting credit card payments
in certain departments and accepting online payments for water bills and taxes

8:10 Sidewalk Snow Removal
Contact: Jeannette Koster, Town Attorney and John Tegeder, Director of Planning
Discussion: Review proposed map of neighborhood sidewalks

8:25 State Land Development plan
Contact: Al Capellini, Attorney for applicant
Discussion: Presentation by property owner on concept plan to develop the 100 acre site
for commercial use

8:40 Stormwater Compliance Update
Contact: Bruce Barber, Stormwater Consultant
Discussion: Update on proposed Year 3 Stormwater retrofit plans, update on regional
Stormwater compliance issues and adoption of resolution joining the
East of Hudson Watershed Corporation

9:05 Sultana Ridge Non-Payment of Taxes
Contact: Susan Siegel, Town Supervisor
Discussion: Options for dealing with non payment of $33,000 in back taxes for private
swimming club

9:25 Housing Set Aside Law
Contact: Susan Siegel, Town Supervisor
Discussion: Final review of proposed Housing Set Aside Law and advertising for public hearing

9:35 Sale of Illington Road Parcel
Contact: Susan Siegel, Town Supervisor
Discussion: Decision on sale of half acre parcel to abutting property owner

9:45 Amend Master Fee Schedule for Zoning Board Applications
Contact: Susan Siegel, Town Supervisor
Discussion: Recommendation of Building Department on professional escrow fees relating to
certain applications before the Zoning Board

10:00 County Digital Filing for SCAR Petitions
Contact: Susan Siegel, Town Supervisor
Discussion: Request from County to participate in pilot digital filing for Small Claims
Assessment Review petitions

10:05 Award Bid for Renovation of Senior Nutrition Center
Contact: Susan Siegel, Town Supervisor
Discussion: Review and award bid for renovation project

10:10 Award Bid for Traffic Signs
Contact: Susan Siegel, Town Supervisor
Discussion: Award bid as per Highway Superintendent’s recommendation

10:15 Request from Cortlandt for Temporary Sewer Connection
Contact: Susan Siegel, Town Supervisor
Discussion: Agreement to allow Cortlandt to monitor sewage flows and do a video
inspection of the sewer line on Route 6 in preparation for future discussions
related to a temporary sewer connection.

RESOLUTIONS (to be voted on August 9, 2011)
Tax refund to property owner
Settlement with Positive Energy regarding disputed bill
Extend electrical services contract with P&M Electric
Erosion Control Bond Release: IBM/Pizzagalli Construction
#E-048-09 - Kitchawan Road
Advertise public hearing for September 6, 2011 on proposed local law establishing
a 5 ton weight limit on Wood Street