Mayor & Village Board of Trustees

VILLAGE OF PELHAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2007, 7:30 PM VILLAGE HALL – 195 SPARKS AVENUE, PELHAM, NY MINUTES 1. Call To Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Mayor’s Report 4. Trustees’ Reports 5. Service Awards to 3 Senior Village Employees 6. Village Administrator’s Report 7. Storm aftermath – Report on the status of Aid and Funding Approximate 8. Public Comment Starting Time # Agenda Items: of Discussion General Business 8:00 p.m. 9. Consideration of Resolution to waive permit fees for work to Approved repair damage or remediate storm and flooding damage 10. Report on the status of the Police Tactical Response Team Discussed Public hearing on May 1, 2007 and starting the 60 day public Permission 11. comment period for the Village of Pelham’s Pre-Disaster Hazard granted for Mitigation Plan submission to SEMO Resolution authorizing a site plan for expansion of commercial Approved 12. office space at the property of 25 Seventh Street (MVM Contracting). Tabled to 13. Contract award – Village of Pelham Comprehensive Master Plan next update. meeting Contract 14. Contract award – survey for First Street lots. awarded Approved 15. Authorizing a grant application to FEMA/DHS for the Assistance to Firefighters Program 16. Accepting a gift of trees from the Panella family at 82 Highbrook Approved Avenue. Housekeeping 9:15 p.m. 17. Authorizing the Accounts Payable. Approved 18. Old Business/New Business 19. Minutes – April 24, 2007 Tabled 20. Adjournment Adjourned NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS ARE Tuesdays May 15TH and June 5TH All meetings start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. * Agenda is subject to change until the night of the meeting. Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Tuesday May 1, 2007 Page 2 VILLAGE OF PELHAM BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2007, 7:30 PM VILLAGE HALL – 195 SPARKS AVENUE, PELHAM, NY Item #1 – Meeting called to order: The meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Edward Hotchkiss at 7:40 p.m. The following members of the Board of Trustees were present: Mayor Edward Hotchkiss, Trustees Greco, Lewis, Morris, Potocki and Weinstein. Trustee Homan was absent. Village staff in attendance: Administrator/Treasurer Richard Slingerland, Administrative Aide Devron Wilson, Police Chief Joseph Benefico, Police Sergeant James Mitrione, Police Sergeant David Condon, Fire Chief Rich Carfora, and Fire Lieutenant Julian Keiser. Item #2 – Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Edward Hotchkiss. Item #3 – Mayor’s Report: The Mayor had nothing to report at this time. Item #4 – Trustees’ Report: Trustee Greco reported that he is still working on getting the old Seagrave Pumper Truck evaluated to find out whether or not it is worth fixing. Trustee Potocki reported that the Pelham Police Department is in its second week of performing speed studies on Blvd to determine the location of the traffic calming configuration along Blvd near Colonial Elementary School. Trustee Weinstein reported that he along with Mayor Hotchkiss and Administrator Slingerland interviewed the two lowest bidders for the Village of Pelham Comprehensive Plan. Saratoga & Associates was the lowest bidding firm and BFJ Planning was the second lowest bidding firm. Trustee Weinstein also reported that he is in the process of assembling a committee of Pelham residents who will work to revitalize the Pelham downtown area. Trustee Morris reported that she spoke with Emily Friedberg regarding the Wolfs Lane Park Committee. Mrs. Friedberg informed her that the committee has since disbanded and a new committee would have to be assembled. Trustee Morris met with Mr. Slingerland on Friday to discuss ideas to keep Village of Pelham parks and streets clean. She also surveyed relative cleanliness in neighboring communities such as Tuckahoe, Fleetwood, Eastchester, Bronxville, Harrison, Port Chester, Larchmont, Mamaroneck and New Rochelle. Based on a visual determination and result of the survey, Trustee Morris and the Mayor determined that Pelham was the worst in terms of Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Tuesday May 1, 2007 Page 3 cleanliness. She encouraged village residents and village government staff to make a greater effort to keep village parks and streets clean. Item #5 – Service Awards to 3 Senior Village Employees: Mayor Hotchkiss presented service awards to 3 village employees for their long tenures with the Village of Pelham. The village recognized Julian Keiser for his 25 years of service in the Pelham Fire Department. The village also recognized Joe Benefico and David Condon for their 30 years of service in the Pelham Police Department. Item #6 – Village Administrator’s Report: Administrator Slingerland mentioned that two streets would have to be renumbered, due to confusion and 911 call mis-directions. Specifically, Highbrook Avenue north of Harmon Avenue would have to be re-named Highbrook Avenue north, and Second Street, east of Wolfs Lane, would have to be re-named Second Street East. He also mentioned that the homes along 1st Street, east of Highbrook Avenue, need to be renumbered. As it stands now, those homes are out of sequence and emergency calls would be misdirected if they were not renumbered for 911 purposes. A call and letter will go out to the 1st Street residents (about 5 homes) whose homes will be renumbered. Mayor Hotchkiss and Administrator Slingerland also mentioned that the Village would be submitting a request for a local meeting in Pelham on the flooding issue, with representatives from FEMA, NY SEMO, and the Westchester Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Administrator Slingerland said he would try and schedule it in the evening to best accommodate the work schedules of residents and board members. Mayor Hotchkiss asked Administrator Slingerland to notify the Pelham Manor Manager’s Office to let them know when the meeting was scheduled and their residents would be welcome to attend. The village will be resuming CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) sidewalk repair work north of the train station and west of 5th Avenue. In addition to the CDBG repair work, sidewalk and curb repair work will also take place using village funds on the east side of Wolfs Lane between 2nd Street and Blvd. Mr. Slingerland informed the village that municipalities in Westchester County have been declared eligible to receive aid from the federal government as a result of the recent April 15th storm. Residents may refer to www.pelhamgov.com and www.westchestergov.com on how to apply for aid. Administrator Slingerland also reminded everyone that Household Chemical Clean Up Day is near. If residents would like more information about Chemical Clean Up Day, they may refer to www.westchestergov.com. Item #7 – Storm aftermath – Report on the status of Aid and Funding: Village Administrator Richard Slingerland informed residents that they may call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362 or log on to www.fema.gov and apply for disaster assistance. Funding is available in the form of grants and low interest loans to residents who sustained losses and damages as a result of the April 15 and 16th storm. Mr. Slingerland also Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Tuesday May 1, 2007 Page 4 mentioned that he and Mayor Hotchkiss will be meeting and speaking with county and state representatives within the next few days to pursue further funding options. Mayor Hotchkiss and Administrator Slingerland will also be meeting with representatives of the Glenwood Lake Association to discuss ways to remedy the water overflow problem at Glenwood Lake. Item #8 – Public Comment: Thelma Bowling of 515 7th Avenue mentioned that she has been a homeowner in Pelham for the past 7 years. The school system is great but the flooding problem is not. Her entire basement was flooded and her vehicle was totally ruined by floodwaters. She believed that the village should be a bit more sensitive to residents who have sustained damage and personal loss as a result of the storm. Marie Edwards of 513 7th Avenue presented pictures of the flood damage to the village. Mrs. Edwards has been a homeowner in Pelham for the past 6 years. She lost her car and 12 years worth of military memorabilia during the flood. This type of recurring event has psychologically affected her children. Valerie James of 504 7th Avenue mentioned that flooding along 7th Avenue is a chronic problem. Mrs. James has been a homeowner in Pelham for the past 15 years and has seen her area flood continuously. She believes that the drainage is not sufficient in the 7th avenue area. Furthermore, residents shouldn’t have to live in fear of water or rain. Mr. and Mrs. Hodges of 576 7th Avenue mentioned that this problem has been going on for decades. It doesn’t even have to rain in that area for it to flood; a water main can break along Mayflower Avenue and 7th Ave will be flooded. Mr. Hodges also reported that back in 1977 Con Ed workers were performing work underground along 7 th Avenue. At that time when Mr. Hodges observed the pipe underground, he noticed there was a gaping hole in the pipe that was filled with sand. He believes this may be partial cause for the poor drainage problem. Mr. Hodges also reported that police officers should be more lenient when writing tickets for cars parked along 7th Avenue during a flood. Cherry Charlton of 517 7th Avenue has been a homeowner in Pelham for the past 28 years. She reported that she has lost many personal items and appliances over the years due to flooding. If it wasn’t for her grandchildren and the excellent Pelham school system, she would have left a long time ago. This time around due to the flood she lost several barrels of goods she planned to send to her family in Jamaica. Moreover, her entire basement was ruined. FEMA has offered her an 8% interest loan to help her fund any repairs she may need. She also mentioned that police officers should be a bit more lenient when issuing tickets between 2am and 5am when residents along 7 th Avenue are trying to move their cars during a flood. Item #9 – Consideration of Resolution to waive permit fees for work to repair damage or remediate storm and flooding damage: Administrator Slingerland had checked with other municipalities. Bronxville, Briarcliff, Elmsford Port Chester and Sleepy Hollow were not waiving fees. Mamaroneck Village, Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Tuesday May 1, 2007 Page 5 New Rochelle and Rye City were using emergency powers to waive permit fees to repair storm damage. The Village promised to advise residents about this information in numerous media. A motion was made by Trustee Greco, with a second by Trustee Potocki to adopt the resolution. The resolution was approved unanimously by vote of six in favor, none opposed. Trustee Homan was absent. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES (BUILDING, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING) FOR WORK TO REPAIR OR CORRECT FLOOD AND STORM RELATED DAMAGE PURSUANT TO A FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FOR WESTCHESTER COUNTY, INCLUDING THE VILLAGE OF PELHAM FOR SUCH WORK APPLIED FOR UNTIL MAY 31, 2007 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham authorize a waiver of fees, including Building Permit Fees, Electrical Permit Fees, and Plumbing Permit Fees, for work applied for to repair or correct flood and storm related damage to properties identified as flood and storm-damaged properties; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such decision and declaration is made by the Village pursuant to the Federal Declaration of Disaster covering Westchester County, NY, for the April 15, 2007 Noreaster and Flooding, which applies to the Village of Pelham as a municipality in Westchester; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this waiver of fees shall only apply to such storm- related damages and remedies applied for by deadline on or before May 31, 2007. Item #10 – Report on the status of the Police Tactical Response Team: Police Chief Joseph Benefico gave credit to Sergeant Condon who has tried to assemble a Pelham Police Department tactical team since a time approximately 10 years ago. Since then Sergeant Mitrione has taken over the task and has made progress with it. To date the Pelham Police Department has two tactically trained police officers in Sergeant Mitrione and Police Officer Eugene Sisto. Sergeant Mitrione completed FBI training a few years ago and police officer Eugene Sisto completed his tactical training with the Mount Vernon Tactical Team. Sergeant Mitrione informed everyone that it is essential to have a Pelham police tactical unit which is able to handle snipers, terrorism, chemical/biological weapons, and civilian riots should they arise. Other small municipalities such as Tuckahoe and Eastchester have tactical units. Trustee Potocki encouraged residents to donate money to help fund the Pelham Police Tactical Unit. Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Tuesday May 1, 2007 Page 6 Item #11 – Public hearing on May 1, 2007 and starting the 60 day public comment period for the Village of Pelham’s Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan: Jim Brower and Bill Seevers of Environmental Technology Group (ETG) were in attendance to perform a brief presentation to the village. Jim Brower mentioned that the Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan addresses all possible hazards. However, hurricanes are ranked as a higher priority for the Village of Pelham. It was noted that hurricanes are flooding complicated by high winds, trees down, and power outages. The Board recommended that the Village pursue coordination of this issue with other governments, including Westchester County and Legislator Maisano and the City of New Rochelle. Mayor Hotchkiss asked that the Village convert all our video records, including the meeting tapes, and submit them along with the plan to SEMO and FEMA. Administrator Slingerland advised that he would take care of that and provide those video records to the appropriate agencies. He would also post the report on the website. There was a consensus of the Board to submit the draft version of the Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan to SEMO thus beginning the 60 day public comment period. PUBLIC HEARING AND STARTING THE 60 DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR THE VILLAGE OF PELHAM’S PRE-DISASTER HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN BEING PERFORMED UNDER THE AUSPICES AND FUNDING FROM THE NYS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE (SEMO) AND THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) Pursuant to the requirements of NY SEMO and FEMA for the preparation of Pre- Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plans, which the Village has been performing in compliance with the necessary funding requirements of the Village of Pelham, and SEMO, and FEMA, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham hereby opens a scheduled Public Hearing today, Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. in Village Hall, 195 Sparks Avenue, Pelham, New York, on the Draft Pre-Hazard Mitigation Plan of the Village of Pelham. This plan provides a concentration in flood hazard mitigation planning with the goal of fulfilling eligibility requirements for insurance rate reductions and grant funding to complete vital hazard mitigation projects and programs.Section 5-508 of the NYS Village Law. This Hearing marks the start of the 60-day Public Comment Period, during which time the Village seeks written and documented input from residents relative to this report. The Mayor and the Board of Trustees authorize the conveyance of this Draft Report to the NY SEMO for review, comment and consideration, in preparation of the final report for submission to FEMA. By Order Of Mayor Edward Hotchkiss and the Board Of Trustees Tuesday, May 1, 2007, Richard Slingerland, Village Administrator/Deputy Clerk Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Tuesday May 1, 2007 Page 7 Item #12 – Resolution authorizing a site plan for expansion of commercial office space at the property of 25 Seventh Street (MVM Contracting): Planning Board Chairwoman Gwen Tapogna spoke briefly about the site plan. She mentioned that the Planning Board has approved the site plan. Fred Jeremia who is the architect for the project reported that the applicant plans to add two new floors and relocate the loading area. The applicant also plans to add 21 parking spots by removing an existing vehicle access way. Barbara Bartlett of the Architectural Review Board mentioned that the window trimming and the canopy over the front door are both very nice. A motion was made by Trustee Greco, with a second by Trustee Lewis to adopt the resolution. The resolution was approved unanimously by vote of six in favor, none opposed. Trustee Homan was absent. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SITE PLAN (GRAMATAN PROPERTIES) FOR OFFICE ALTERATION AT 25 SEVENTH STREET RESOLVED, that the application for a Site Plan to alter existing office building by Gramatan Properties is approved, based on the review and recommendations by the Architectural Review Board and the Planning Board and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that conditions apply as follows: 1. That the existing building must be altered in accordance with plans dated October 3, 2006, received March 1, 2007, March 9, 2007 with revisions on March 30, 2007 and received by the Village on April 20,2007 and must be built according to the window and trim details, lighting fixtures, landscaping, and approved colors and materials (as specified on plans); a. Window Schedules (see plans p. A-1, A-2); b. Metal Door Canopy (see plans, A-2); c. All elevation details as per sheets (see plans, A-2); d. All existing drainage to remain as per site plan; 2. The Office Building alteration must be built according to the notations for the following: a. Every finish b. Full pallet and detail of materials c. Colors d. Window specifications e. Mechanicals- new AC units on roof must be obscured by existing parapet wall. (see plans-A-2). A stamped detailed drawing must be submitted to the building Department for structural support for new A/C units. 3. Landscaping- add one tree on Fourth Ave. North of the entry gate (see plans, A-1): 4. Any other actions deemed necessary by the Mayor, Village Administrator, Building Inspector, Village Engineer, and other officials of the Village of Pelham. Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Tuesday May 1, 2007 Page 8 5. That the application and permit shall remain subject to the continued jurisdiction of the Board of Trustees. 6. At no time may construction commence without strictly adhering to the construction timeline. Noncompliance will be considered a violation of the Planning Board approval; 7. Fred Geremia Architects, LLP will certify compliance with all specifications on the plan and provide a written and stamped sign off of all certifications in order to obtain certificate of compliance; 8. All construction activity must comply with the Village Noise Ordinance and all construction activity must only take place on the days and times as per the Village Noise Ordinance. AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this application for a site plan by Gramatan Properties for 25 Seventh Street, is subject to the procedures, regulations and requirements of the Pelham Village Code and Pelham Building Department; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Village Administrator, Building Inspector and officials of the Village of Pelham are authorized to take the necessary and appropriate actions to effect this site plan approval. ____________________________________________________________________________ MEMO Date: April 25, 2007 To: Village of Pelham Board of Trustees From: Village of Pelham Planning Board Re: Application for Modifications to Building at 25 7th Avenue The Village of Pelham Planning Board (PB) recommends that the Village of Pelham Board of Trustees (BOT) approve the application submitted by for modifications to the building at 25 7th Avenue. Work shall be performed as shown on Project Drawings A-1, A-2 & A-3 (dated 5-01-07 Rev.), prepared by Fred Geremia Architects & Planners, PLLC. In addition to the plans, lighting fixtures throughout the site shall be fixtures shown on cut sheets submitted by the applicant. ______________________________________________________________________ Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Tuesday May 1, 2007 Page 9 MEMO Date: April 16, 2007 To: Village of Pelham Board of Trustees From: Village of Pelham Architectural Review Board Re: Application for renovation of building at 25 7th Street The Architectural Review Board (ARB) recommends that the Village of Pelham Board of Trustees (BOT) approve the application submitted by Fred Geremia Architects & Planners, PLLC for 25 7th Street. Work shall be performed as shown on Project Drawings A-1, A-2 & A-3 (dated 3/30/07). Item #13 – Contract award – Village of Pelham Comprehensive Master Plan update: *This topic was tabled for further review until the next scheduled Board of Trustees Meeting on Tuesday May 15, 2007. RESOLUTION Authorizing The Award Of Contract Number 2007-01 Request For Proposals (RFP) To Update The Village’s Comprehensive Plan And Related Village Codes Including: Site Plan, Zoning, Building Codes, Parking And Traffic Management, Affordable Housing, Etc. Funded By A NYS D.O.S. Quality Communities Grant Item #14 – Contract award – survey for First Street lots: *There was a consensus amongst the board to award the contract to Ward Carpenter Engineers, Inc. of White Plains, NY. This matter does not require a Board vote pursuant to the Village’s purchasing policy, but he requested it be reflected in the Village Board’s minutes since it relates to the FTA Parking grant and project. Administrator Slingerland detailed the three bids obtained: 1. Aristotle Bournazos, P.C. of New Rochelle, NY= $3,800.00 (Survey will not be completed in 20 days, but 28-35 days or more, due to other commitments) 2. Ward Carpenter Engineers, Inc. of White Plains, NY = $4,820.00 (Survey will be completed in 20 days) 3. Roland K. Link of Mahopac, NY= $6,500.00 He advised that the Village would be proceeding with Ward Carpenter Engineers. Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Tuesday May 1, 2007 Page 10 Item #15 – Authorizing a grant application to FEMA/DHS for the Assistance to Firefighters Program: A motion was made by Trustee Weinstein, seconded by Trustee Lewis to adopt the resolution. The resolution was approved unanimously by vote of six in favor, none opposed. Trustee Homan was absent. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF PELHAM TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO FEMA/DHS FOR THE ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS PROGRAM BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Board of Trustees authorize the Village of Pelham and the Village Administrator to sign and submit a grant application to the FEMA/DHS Assistance to Firefighters Program, for the following items: 5% 95% 100% Village Match Federal Match Total Application Firefighting Gear $ 920 $ 17,471 $ 18,391 Emergency Generator $ 2,115 $ 40,185 $ 42,300 Engine/Pump Apparatus $ 21,050 $399,950 $421,000 Item #16 – Accepting a gift of trees from the Panella family at 82 Highbrook Avenue. A motion was made by Trustee Weinstein, with a second by Trustee Greco to adopt the resolution. The resolution was approved unanimously by vote of six in favor, none opposed. Trustee Homan was absent. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GIFT OF TREES FROM THE PANELLA FAMILY AT 82 HIGHBROOK AVENUE TO BE PLANTED IN FRONT OF 82 HIGHBROOK AVENUE RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham authorize the acceptance of two (2) trees, valued at $1,900 (planted), from the Panella family, to be planted in front of the residence at 82 Highbrook Avenue, in coordination with the Village of Pelham to prevent any damage or interference with existing underground utilities. Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Tuesday May 1, 2007 Page 11 Item #17 – Authorizing the Accounts Payable: A public works employee’s cell phone was damaged when he was opening the storm gate on 1st St. and 1st Avenue during the storm. He would like the village to reimburse him for the cost of the phone. The village tabled this topic until a future meeting. On a poll of the Board, the check for D & D striping was authorized by vote of four in favor, one opposed (Potocki), and one abstention (Greco). A motion was made by Trustee Lewis, with a second by Trustee Weinstein to adopt the resolution with the exception of D & D striping. The resolution was approved unanimously by vote of six in favor, none opposed. Trustee Homan was absent. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5-524 of the New York State Village Law, the Board of Trustees shall audit all claims against the Village. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees after audit of the following claims, authorizes payment for services rendered and materials received, for the following items that have been submitted to the Treasurer's Office for payment and authorized by the Village Administrator: Fund Name: Amount General Fund $91,861.41 Water Fund $1,470.00 Capital Projects Fund $0.00 Trust and Agency Fund $0.00 H3 Fund $0.00 Grand Total $93,331.41 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby approves payment of the above-mentioned claims and authorizes payment thereof Item #18 – Old Business/New Business: New Business Item A: Police IMA with Westchester County for Traffic Safety. On the motion of Trustee Weinstein, with a second by Trustee Lewis to authorize the village to participate in the Traffic & Safety grant (STEP Grant) program. The resolution passed unanimously by vote of six in favor, none opposed, Trustee Homan absent. Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Tuesday May 1, 2007 Page 12 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF PELHAM AND WESTCHESTER COUNTY FOR THE POLICE TRAFFIC SAFETY ENFORCEMENT (STEP GRANT) PROGRAM BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham hereby authorizes an agreement between the Village of Pelham and the County of Westchester for the Village to participate in the 2006-2007 STEP Grant program (Selective Enforcement for Traffic Safety).; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Village Administrator are authorized to sign this agreement and to take the necessary and appropriate actions to effect this agreement. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Village Administrator and Police Chief are authorized to take the necessary and appropriate actions to effect and execute this contract for these services. New Business Item B: Acceptance of gifts and funding towards the Police Tactical Team totaling $2,800. A motion was made by Trustee Weinstein, with a second by Trustee Lewis to authorize the payment of money for banked time to Sergeant Carden. The motion passed unanimously by vote of six in favor, none opposed. Trustee Homan was absent. The amount of this check was not included in the record at that time, but was handled in a later payroll in May, 2007. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF POOLED COMPENSATORY TIME TO POLICE OFFICER RYAN CARDEN BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham authorizes the reduction of police officer compensatory time banks by a day each, totaling 208 hours, as recommended by the Chief and Lieutenant, to provide assistance to Officer Carden to help with his losses due to the flooding on April 15, 2007, and authorizes payment to Officer Carden. Board Of Trustees Meeting Minutes Tuesday May 1, 2007 Page 13 New Business Item C: Acceptance of gifts and funding towards the Police Tactical Team totaling $2,800. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GIFTS AND FUNDING TOWARDS THE POLICE TACTICAL TEAM TOTALING $2,800 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pelham, that the Village accepts donations from four sources, one of which is anonymous, for funding to go towards the purchase of equipment and gear for the Police Tactical Team, and the Mayor and Board offers thanks to the contributors of these funds for their generosity. Item #19 – Minutes – April 24, 2007: This item was tabled until a future board meeting. Item #20 – Adjournment: The Mayor asked for a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. On the motion of Trustee Weinstein, seconded by Trustee Lewis, the Board voted to go into Executive Session. The motion passed unanimously by vote of six in favor, none opposed. On the motion of Trustee Weinstein, seconded by Trustee Lewis, the Board voted to adjourn the public portion of the board meeting and go into Executive Session at 10:55 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. The motion passed unanimously by vote of six in favor, none opposed. Respectfully submitted, Devron Wilson, Administrative Aide Richard Slingerland, Administrator/Deputy Clerk