Local Development Corporation
Regular MeetingSleepy Hollow, NY · September 12, 2022
Minutes
Minutes of the Sleepy Hollow
Local Development Corporation
Monday, September 12, 2022
A meeting of the Sleepy Hollow Local Development Corporation (“Corporation”) was held on
Monday, September 12, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Michael Dawley, Chair
Ken Wray, Director
Teresa Oeste-Villavieja, Director
Excused: Anthony Scarpati, Director
Staff/Consultants: Anthony Giaccio, Executive Director
Dan Briar, Paragon on Hudson, LLC
Michael Curti, Esq., Harris Beach PLLC
The meeting was called to order by Chair Dawley at approximately 7:08 p.m. Chair Dawley then
proceeded to call the roll. All Directors, except Director Scarpati, of the Corporation were present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chair Dawley asked for approval of the meeting minutes of August 22, 2022. A motion was made
by Director Oeste-Villavieja and seconded by Director Wray. The minutes were adopted by a vote
of 3-0.
APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES
After a review and discussion of expenses, a motion was made by Director Oeste-Villavieja, and
seconded by Director Wray, to approve expenses in the total amount of $832,181.35 as detailed in
the Corporation Expenditure Report. The motion was adopted by a vote of 3-0.
RESOLUTION (Sessler)
Mr. Briar briefly explained the resolution, which expands the Sessler scope of work to include the
crushing of stone waste generated by the East Parcel Demolition. Following that presentation and
a brief discussion, a motion was made by Director Oeste-Villavieja, seconded by Director Wray,
to approve such extension of services offered by L.M. Sessler Excavating & Wrecking, Inc. at a
not to exceed amount of $20,000. The motion was adopted by a vote of 3-0.
CONSULTANT REPORT
Mr. Briar discussed the following matters during his report:
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Phase 3: Mr. Briar delivered a presentation on the DPW interior, exterior, and landscape finishes
and plans prepared by Sage and Coombe. Mr. Briar also discussed an upcoming site visit with
NYPA for inclusion in the community solar panel/Sustainable Westchester program.
Viaduct Demolition: Mr. Briar delivered a progress report of Sessler’s pre-demolition Viaduct
activities which included photographs and a video.
East Parcel: Mr. Briar also briefed the Board on a circus which will be operating on the East
Parcel site in late September/October.
Miscellaneous: Mr. Briar noted that the $8,000 LOMR fee will be split with Edge on Hudson and
provided an update as to the Corporation budget.
1 Pleasant Street: The Board discussed the potential acquisition of 1 Pleasant Street by the Village
and its subsequent transfer to the LDC for demolition.
At approximately 7:58 p.m., Director Wray offered a motion, which was seconded by Director
Oeste- Villavieja, to enter into executive session. The motion was adopted 3-0.
At approximately 8:41 p.m., Director Oeste- Villavieja offered a motion, which was seconded by
Director Wray, to exit executive session. The motion was adopted 3-0. No action was taken during
the executive session.
At approximately 8:42 p.m., Director Oeste- Villavieja offered a motion, which was seconded by
Director Wray, to adjourn the meeting. The motion was adopted 3-0.
The next meeting will be on September 26, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Curti
Michael Curti
Assistant Secretary
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Agenda
Sleepy Hollow Local Development Corporation Meeting
Monday, September 12, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call the Meeting to Order
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes August 22, 2022
3. Review & Approval of Expenditures
4. Review & Approval of Resolutions
5. Consultant Report – Dan Briar, Paragon-On-Hudson LLC
6. Old Business/New Business
7. Executive Session at Call of the Chair
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