Local Development Corporation

Minutes of the Sleepy Hollow Local Development Corporation Tuesday, May 9, 2023 A meeting of the Sleepy Hollow Local Development Corporation (“Corporation”) was held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Present: Mike Dawley, Chair Anthony Scarpati, Director Teresa Oeste-Villavieja, Director Staff/Consultants: Joan Bucci, FOIL Officer/Bookkeper Dan Briar, Paragon on Hudson, LLC Michael Curti, Esq., Harris Beach PLLC Also Present: Martin Rutyna, Mayor Lauren Connell, Village Trustee Members of the Public The meeting was called to order by Chair Dawley at approximately 6:06 p.m. Chair Dawley then proceeded to call the roll. All Directors of the Corporation were present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Dawley asked for approval of the meeting minutes of April 24, 2023. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Director Scarpati and seconded by Director Oeste-Villavieja. 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 Scarpati, to approve expenses in the total amount of $71,034.03 as detailed in the Corporation Expenditure Report. The motion was adopted by a vote of 3-0. RESOLUTION-SHAWN’S LAWNS (PHASE II) The resolution was tabled following questions regarding compliance with the Village’s Complete Streets Ordinance. CONSULTANT REPORT Mr. Briar discussed the following matters during his report: Phase 3: Bid opening was going to be held on May 10, 2023. One of the building manufacturers needed more time to put in a bid. To facilitate maximum participation, bid opening will be adjourned for two (2) additional weeks. 1 Phase 4: Five (5) firms were directly solicited to design and construct the new bridge. Two (2) firms declined. The remaining three (3) firms have until tomorrow, May 10, 2023, to submit any questions regarding the RFP. Completed packages must be submitted on or before May 24, 2023. Evaluation of the proposals will begin promptly following that date. Grants: The latest round of CFA Applications have not yet been released. At approximately 6:52 p.m., Director Oeste-Villavieja offered a motion, which was seconded by Director Scarpati to enter into executive session to discuss the sale and redevelopment of 193 Beekman and discuss the financial condition of the Corporation. The motion was adopted 3-0. Chair Dawley offered a motion, which was seconded by Director Scarpati, to invite the Mayor and Trustee Connell to take part in the executive session. The motion was adopted 3-0. At approximately 7:13 p.m., Scarpati, Director offered a motion, which was seconded by Director Oeste-Villavieja to exit executive session. The motion was adopted 3-0. No action was taken during the executive session. At approximately 7:14 p.m., Director Scarpati offered a motion, which was seconded by Director Oeste Villavieja, to adjourn the meeting. The motion was adopted 3-0. The next meeting will be on June 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michael Curti Michael Curti Assistant Secretary 2